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[Q] Rooted... now what

Hey everybody. So I rooted by phone following the instructions from theunlockr.com and their "how to root the samsung vibrant/captivate"
and then followed the instructions on their "how to load a custom rom on samsung captivate/vibrant"
Now what exactly do I do? I mean I kind of understand ROMs but if I want to install 2.2 what should I do? Is Cognition a good choice? How exactly would I install that? Also if I install 2.2 would I be able to go back to 2.1 when the official is finally released? I understand enough to mod my phone but not fully enough how to change it back if I mess up. So could I please get some help?
Also:
- What new things can I actually do w/ 2.2?
- Will I have to reinstall all my apps? Contacts?
Thanks in advance!

Download rom manager from market free version
To option flash clockwork recovery
Select captivate
Turn phone off
Vol up and down and power
When at&t comes up let go
Should go into recovery
Select reinstall packages
Brings you back to same screen
Reinstall packages
Should bring you to green recovery
Reboot phone
Power off phone
Remove bat, sim, and external sd
Put bat back in
Usb plugged into computer
Vol up and down hold plug usb in
Should have an orange android with a shovel, you are in download mode
Pull bat, put everything back in boot phone
If you can not do every thing listed I would hold flashing anything
Make sure you have usb drivers for phone installed and pc can see your phone

Don't forget to use Titanium Backup first so you can recover your installed apps. I use ODIN JF6 With 3 Button Fix to get back to stock.
There are a lot of good ROM's out there. I've been really happy with di11igaf's 3.0.2, but it's best to see what the people are saying in each thread and make an educated choice.

walkah21 said:
Hey everybody. So I rooted by phone
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Also:
- What new things can I actually do w/ 2.2?
Thanks in advance!
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Streaming porn!

lol, I can attest to this

Phoenix 4.1 questions

First of all, nice work. Looking forward to 4.5. This was my first custom ROM install, so I have a few questions.
1. I didn't notice the auto-lagfix being applied when I installed. I am getting a quadrant score of about 1060 and it seems most people are getting much higher. Not that I am experiencing a lag, but just curious.
2. I am guessing I should start over when 4.5 comes out. I didn't try anything different than what came with it.
3. I love the orange theme, but would prefer the stock phone dialer buttons. How would I change that?
4. I did notice some issues with internet connectivity using the modem and not wifi. I shouldn't need to enable roaming, right? GSM only should work too? Why would WCDMA even be an option? Is GPRS an option or is it 3G only?
Thanks.

gokartracer5 said:
First of all, nice work. Looking forward to 4.5. This was my first custom ROM install, so I have a few questions.
2. I am guessing I should start over when 4.5 comes out. I didn't try anything different than what came with it.
Thanks.
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I think Adam usually provides a statement whether or not you can flash 4.5 over 4.1 or whether one requires a wipe, flash to stock, and fresh install. I'm hoping 4.5 can be flashed over 4.1. Unfortunately, I don't have any answers for your other questions.

gokartracer5 said:
1. I didn't notice the auto-lagfix being applied when I installed. I am getting a quadrant score of about 1060 and it seems most people are getting much higher. Not that I am experiencing a lag, but just curious.
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I was wondering about that myself. I couldn't find the voodoo folder that is supposed to exist to disable/enable lagfix. Any body have any ideas if the lag fix is actually installed with 4.1 or if there is other work required?

It seems to be just fine without it. That makes upgrades alot easier.I hear the folks who have official 2.2.1 overseas don't use a lagfix anymore.

Phoenix is based on 2.2.1 jpy.
As for the lagfix questions, with the included kernel you need to boot into recovery and choose advanced ulk, then enable/disable there.

thanks. ill try that later. looks like a new version of the market and google music might be announced tomorrow.

newter55 said:
Phoenix is based on 2.2.1 jpy.
As for the lagfix questions, with the included kernel you need to boot into recovery and choose advanced ulk, then enable/disable there.
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Went through these steps and it appears to be working just fine. Thanks. So if I need to disable lag fix, I have to go back into recovery and not create the disable-lagfix folder like on the www.phoenix-hq.com FAQs?

Just tried it too. works like a charm and boosted quadrant up to 1300. Yeah I imagine that you(we) have to remember to disable it to flash another ROM.

So flashing the browser fix just involves copying the zip to the sd, renaming it update.zip, and use recovery to apply the update?

You don't need to rename the browser fix zip, or any for that matter. Just reboot into recovery and flash the fix by selecting it just as you do for a rom.

trekie86 said:
Went through these steps and it appears to be working just fine. Thanks. So if I need to disable lag fix, I have to go back into recovery and not create the disable-lagfix folder like on the www.phoenix-hq.com FAQs?
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It looks like Adam and Xtreem haven't updated the website's FAQ section in a while. The first versions of Phoenix-Rising used DG's Firebird kernel, which used voodoo lagfix. Creating a file/folder named "disable-lagifx" to disable your lagfix only applies to voodoo lagfix. The lagfix on hardcore's kernel (which is the stock kernel used on both of Adam's roms) uses the ultimate lagfix configuration, which is controlled entirely through the recovery menu. Voodoo and ULF are similar to one another, but the user configuration processes are different.
If you need to reflash something, disable the lagfix first by booting into recovery, and follow the same steps you used to enable the lagfix and just select disable instead. However it is best to flash back to stock first before flashing a new rom, so yea, I would recommend starting over when you're ready to install 4.5
Changing the dialer is not all that complicated. Head over to the Phoenix/Firefly themes thread, you can find a bunch of different flashable dialers over there. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=896339 Zelendel just finished a few new ones that have the stock button configurations in place. You'll have to look for that post, its somewhere near the last 1/3 of the thread.

quick question ( I would search but its broke, and i cant post in the phoenix thread until i have 10 posts)
Presuming its cool to flash this over 4.1, my brother did it with no problems, i just need to know if i should check backup rom or clear and wipe data in rom manager when i flash from sd card
New to the android stuff, but the first rom i tried to flash it locked up while installing it, he then told me just to flash straight from rom manager, worked great, so im going to try that
Thanks, i asked him but hes sleeping lol

I have the pheonix 4.1 rom. I noticed that using the power button it allows you to choose download mode. If I open odin one click and go into download mode this way will I be able to flash back stock or will I get stuck in file analyzing? I'm a little afraid to try because I don't know if I can leave download mode w/o bricking it. It's a miracle that I got it unbricked when I flashed the first time.
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Ebro365 said:
I have the pheonix 4.1 rom. I noticed that using the power button it allows you to choose download mode. If I open odin one click and go into download mode this way will I be able to flash back stock or will I get stuck in file analyzing? I'm a little afraid to try because I don't know if I can leave download mode w/o bricking it. It's a miracle that I got it unbricked when I flashed the first time.
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Yes, push and hold the power button gives you the extended power menu. Flight mode, Power off, Reboot, Recovery and Download. I've written some detailed instructions on how to flash back to stock JF6 and Master clear. Which I recommend doing when changing ROM's
Flash to Stock JF6:
1. Download Odin One Click from: http://www.mediafire.com/?0w2y31maz8mdom4
2. Download your Windows Drivers from:
Windows 64bit: http://www.mediafire.com/?3dh4d6up72me9re
Windows 32bit: http://www.mediafire.com/?0b45zo7o75rc5d5
3. Make sure your USB cable is connected directly to the back of your computer, not a USB hub or to a front connection and all of your drivers have been properly installed
4. Do not connect your USB cable yet.
5. On your phone, go to ; Settings/Applications/Development/and check “USB Debugging”
6. Turn your phone off
7. Remove your SIM card and Micro SD if you have one
8. Open Odin One Click
9. On your phone, press and hold the Volume up and the Volume down buttons. Do not touch the power button. If you have a ROM that supports a extended power menu, just press and hold the power button until the extended power menu comes up
10. While holding them, or after you select DOWNLOAD mode, insert your USB cable, wait for a couple of seconds and a yellow triangle with the Android figure will show up
11. You’ll see in Odin, that your phone has been discovered
12. Press “Start”
13. ***VERY IMPORTANT*** Do Not mess with your phone at all. If you lose your USB connection, you could brick your device, and will possibly have to make a jig
14. When it is done, your phone will reboot and Odin will display “Removed”
15. Unplug your USB cable from your phone
16. If you are proceeding to Master clear, you must close Odin BEFORE Master Clear
Master Clear:
1. Ensure you have backed up all of your information onto your Micro SD or your desktop BEFORE doing this. IT WILL ERASE EVERYTHING ON YOUR INTERNAL SD!!
2. Make sure to remove your SIM and Micro SD if you have one
3. With your USB cable disconnected from your phone, open Odin One Click
4. On your phone, go to ; Settings/Applications/Development/and check “USB Debugging”
5. Connect your USB cable to your phone
6. You’ll see in Odin, that your phone has been discovered
7. Click “Master Clear”
8. When the Master Clear has completed, your phone will reboot
9. The phone is now as it was when it came from the factory

gokartracer5 said:
So flashing the browser fix just involves copying the zip to the sd, renaming it update.zip, and use recovery to apply the update?
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do not rename the file to update.zip, that name is used by recovery. just use the name as it is.

Thanks, I thought I could use the power button. Thanks again for the help.
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Can someone link me ?sending cappy back to stock

I need to return ny phone back to at&t because. The htc inspire just came out and I still have thirty days left on returning my phone.can someone link me to a proper tutorial to return it back to stock I woukd really appreciate it. Ty!!!
Edit: I think odin 1 click would work im not sure?
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The link to Odin3 One-Click STOCK ROM. It will flash the device back to Eclair 2.1.1 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989
That should do it!
HTC Inspire's a very nice phone! Check out this review at AndroidCentral.com - http://www.androidcentral.com/htc-inspire-4g-review
Best of luck to ya!

RaptorOne3 said:
The link to Odin3 One-Click STOCK ROM. It will flash the device back to Eclair 2.1.1 - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989
That should do it!
HTC Inspire's a very nice phone! Check out this review at AndroidCentral.com - http://www.androidcentral.com/htc-inspire-4g-review
Best of luck to ya!
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That will take you back to 2.1 JF6 you'd have to use I897UCJH7 - OTA System, Kernel, Modem - Clockwork Flashable - Rooted to get back to JH7 or 2.1.1.
Or you can always use the one click to go back to JF6 and then use Kies Mini to get to KB1 which would be the newest stock.

cappysw10 said:
That will take you back to 2.1 JF6 you'd have to use I897UCJH7 - OTA System, Kernel, Modem - Clockwork Flashable - Rooted to get back to JH7 or 2.1.1.
Or you can always use the one click to go back to JF6 and then use Kies Mini to get to KB1 which would be the newest stock.
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Indeed... But either way, as long as it's not rooted, it should be acceptable I would assume.
I would just flash back to Eclair 2.1 (I897UCJF6) with Odin one click, leave it as is and hand it over to them. I don't think they are concerned about it being up to date or anything. I would just try to ensure that you don't flash to a ROM that is rooted.
I'm not sure how in-depth they inspect the devices when trading in for a newer device and what not so, which ever works I suppose.

Prior to sending back they ask what fw - I think you have to be on KB1 when you're sending back.
They just asked me today if I'm on KB1 as they assume that fixes most of the issues.
So got to odin to stock, then kies to KB1...

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=963403
above thread has factory default froyo flashable via regular odin or heimdall

Good find pietro! Thanks...

NP.
I've posted it a bunch of times today in various threads... seems like today is the day of heading back to stock... and that thread doesn't seem to show up very high is searches unfortunately.

pietro_spina said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=963403
above thread has factory default froyo flashable via regular odin or heimdall
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Thanks! So just go from current rom to KB1 with original odin3?
Only need to place the tar in the pda slot or anything else?

qwertyaas said:
Thanks! So just go from current rom to KB1 with original odin3?
Only need to place the tar in the pda slot or anything else?
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that's the way I understand it...but I haven't ever used Odin, I use Heimdall.
I went from the OTA Eclair update version to the package above... first boot was torture... there were a couple of glitches. Quickoffice needed a reinstall of the .apk to fix a broken Icon and my about phone said firmware unknown until after my second boot. other than that it was smooth sailing to a battery draining life of Froyo.

Hmm, heimdall or odin(3?)
basically I have a captivate, i had used ryan's oneclicklagfix (which included going into 'download mode' (3 button press) and switching the 'rom' and then rebooting and such. even with the uninstaller, i'm not sure (i likely didn't) get rid of the base rom that i changed.
so in order to put on froyo, i think i should flash back using heimdall or odin (which is easier/less likely to screw up) rather than just going with kies/minikies froyo update.
then use minikies/kies to update up to current.
any reason not to (besides a bunch of people with froyo errors?

Alex209Cali said:
I need to return ny phone back to at&t because. The htc inspire just came out and I still have thirty days left on returning my phone.can someone link me to a proper tutorial to return it back to stock I woukd really appreciate it. Ty!!!
Edit: I think odin 1 click would work im not sure?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
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Here's a full set of instructions on how to get it ready to go back:
***Edit, If you're running a modded ROM that has a lagfix, disable it
Flash to Stock JF6:
1. Download Odin One Click from: http://www.mediafire.com/?0w2y31maz8mdom4
2. Download your Windows Drivers (If you don't already have them)from:
Windows 64bit: http://www.mediafire.com/?3dh4d6up72me9re
Windows 32bit: http://www.mediafire.com/?0b45zo7o75rc5d5
3. Make sure your USB cable is connected directly to the back of your computer, not a USB hub or to a front connection and all of your drivers have been properly installed
4. Do not connect your USB cable yet.
5. On your phone, go to ; Settings/Applications/Development/and check “USB Debugging”
6. Turn your phone off
7. Remove your SIM card and Micro SD if you have one
8. Open Odin One Click
9. On your phone, press and hold the Volume up and the Volume down buttons. Do not touch the power button. If you have a ROM that supports a extended power menu, just press and hold the power button until the extended power menu comes up
10. While holding them, or after you select DOWNLOAD mode, insert your USB cable, wait for a couple of seconds and a yellow triangle with the Android figure will show up
11. You’ll see in Odin, that your phone has been discovered
12. Press “Start”
13. ***VERY IMPORTANT*** Do Not mess with your phone at all. If you lose your USB connection, you could brick your device, and will possibly have to make a jig
14. When it is done, your phone will reboot and Odin will display “Removed”
15. Unplug your USB cable from your phone
16. If you are proceeding to Master clear, you must close Odin BEFORE Master Clear
Master Clear:
1. Ensure you have backed up all of your information onto your Micro SD or your desktop BEFORE doing this. IT WILL ERASE EVERYTHING ON YOUR INTERNAL SD!!
2. Make sure to remove your SIM and Micro SD if you have one
3. With your USB cable disconnected from your phone, open Odin One Click
4. On your phone, go to: Settings/Applications/Development/and check “USB Debugging”
5. Connect your USB cable to your phone
6. You’ll see in Odin, that your phone has been discovered
7. Click “Master Clear”
8. When the Master Clear has completed, your phone will reboot.
9. The phone is now as it was when it came from the factory

pietro_spina said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=963403
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If I read correctly, that is not entirely stock. Its rooted, which you don't want if going back to AT&T

kangi26 said:
If I read correctly, that is not entirely stock. Its rooted, which you don't want if going back to AT&T
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Just the CWM version has been tweaked... the other one is stock everything.

pietro_spina said:
Just the CWM version has been tweaked... the other one is stock everything.
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I missed that one. Good to know
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[Q] Some newbie's questions

Hello,
I've got a new captivate something like a week ago.
I got it with preception 10.4 rom and speed mod kernel and android 2.2.1.
The phone works very fast and I'm satisfied with the speed but the battery is draining very fast.
for example, yesterday I charged the battery and went to a friend, I pictured some photos, filmed a short video (1 minute), played a little game and after 5 hours the battery was 70%, I went to sleep and after something like 9-10 hours when I woke up the battery was 27%! Without using the phone!!
Is it normal?
And for my other questions:
1. How can I know if I have the lagfix enabled?
2. Is it good to upgrade to the official version of AT&T 2.2? Some people told that this is faster.
3. If I will change the rom should I be worried of the sim free unlock (that it will lock again)?
4. What are the best rom and kernel that will be fast and will have battery saving?
Thanks!

Elad92 said:
Hello,
I've got a new captivate something like a week ago.
I got it with preception 10.4 rom and speed mod kernel and android 2.2.1.
The phone works very fast and I'm satisfied with the speed but the battery is draining very fast.
for example, yesterday I charged the battery and went to a friend, I pictured some photos, filmed a short video (1 minute), played a little game and after 5 hours the battery was 70%, I went to sleep and after something like 9-10 hours when I woke up the battery was 27%! Without using the phone!!
Is it normal?
And for my other questions:
1. How can I know if I have the lagfix enabled?
2. Is it good to upgrade to the official version of AT&T 2.2? Some people told that this is faster.
3. If I will change the rom should I be worried of the sim free unlock (that it will lock again)?
4. What are the best rom and kernel that will be fast and will have battery saving?
Thanks!
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I'm not too familiar with the Cognition ROM's. But I might take a look at WiFi, or you may have a app thats running in the background causing the drain. Do you have wifi or gps on all the time?
1. It was probably enabled by default. A really easy way is open File Explorer, go to your "Voodoo" folder, open it if there is a folder named "disable-lagfix", then your lagfix is not enabled. If you want to enable it, delete the "disable-lagfix" folder and reboot
2. I wouldn't waste my time with stock 2.2. Most all of the modded ROM's here are going to be better
3. I'm not familiar with that issue, never had it happen for myself
4. That is a hard question to answer, most of the Captivate devices are going to respond to a ROM/Kernel, a little bit differently. For example, my device LOVES Supernova JS5, where as your device might not run quite right on it. So my advice is to try it, if it works for you, use it. Read the threads, find a ROM that you think has really great support, so if you run into issues you can find help. Zelendel has posted in the Q&A section, threads for some of the more popular ROM's for the newer folks who get stuck

Voltage control App/RC6 and 1400 Kernel
I am currently running RC6 on my captivate with the 1300 kernel. I have no issues using and adjusting voltage control app with this set up. However, as soon as I try SGS kernel flasher and flash 1344 kernel or the 1400 kernel voltage control app begins to force close. I have removed and added back in with the same result. I am very happy with my set up, but would like to benchmark the other two. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

kangi26 said:
I'm not too familiar with the Cognition ROM's. But I might take a look at WiFi, or you may have a app thats running in the background causing the drain. Do you have wifi or gps on all the time?
1. It was probably enabled by default. A really easy way is open File Explorer, go to your "Voodoo" folder, open it if there is a folder named "disable-lagfix", then your lagfix is not enabled. If you want to enable it, delete the "disable-lagfix" folder and reboot
2. I wouldn't waste my time with stock 2.2. Most all of the modded ROM's here are going to be better
3. I'm not familiar with that issue, never had it happen for myself
4. That is a hard question to answer, most of the Captivate devices are going to respond to a ROM/Kernel, a little bit differently. For example, my device LOVES Supernova JS5, where as your device might not run quite right on it. So my advice is to try it, if it works for you, use it. Read the threads, find a ROM that you think has really great support, so if you run into issues you can find help. Zelendel has posted in the Q&A section, threads for some of the more popular ROM's for the newer folks who get stuck
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Thank you very much!
I enabled the lag fix, not seeing a big improvement.
I will try to find a new rom because I can't continue with this battery.. draining like water!
1. Another questions, does a rom comes with a kernel or should I need to flash kernel too?
2. What mode does the phone need to be when I connecting it to computer to flash a rom?
3. What are this JXX all about?
4.If I am flashin to stock rom, how will it know to flash to 2.2 or it doesn't matter because the new rom is 2.2?
5. Does flashing to stock rom unroot my phone?
6. Do I need to disable lagfix before flashing new rom? If so how do I do it? just copying the disable-lagfix file back to the Voodo folder?
lol a lot a questions, but I'm sure you'll forgive me

Elad92 said:
Thank you very much!
I enabled the lag fix, not seeing a big improvement.
I will try to find a new rom because I can't continue with this battery.. draining like water!
1. Another questions, does a rom comes with a kernel or should I need to flash kernel too?
2. What mode does the phone need to be when I connecting it to computer to flash a rom?
3. What are this JXX all about?
4.If I am flashin to stock rom, how will it know to flash to 2.2 or it doesn't matter because the new rom is 2.2?
5. Does flashing to stock rom unroot my phone?
6. Do I need to disable lagfix before flashing new rom? If so how do I do it? just copying the disable-lagfix file back to the Voodo folder?
lol a lot a questions, but I'm sure you'll forgive me
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Ok, here we go.
1. All of the ROM's come with modems and kernels
2. I would be flashing back to stock 2.1 and Master Clear before flashing a new ROM. After that is done, to flash to a custom ROM, you will be in Recovery Mode
3. The J** is, for lack of a better term, the build number. The farther down the alphabet you go the newer the release. The newest at this time is JS5.
4. When you flash to stock you'll use Odin which has stock 2.1 JF6 built in. You can get it here: http://www.mediafire.com/?0w2y31maz8mdom4 If you're going to a custom ROM, I wouldnt mess with the new Stock 2.2
5. Yes
6. I would. All you need to do(for Voodoo lagfix) is, open a File Explorer, go to your Voodoo folder and create a folder named disable-lagfix then reboot the phone

There is no reason to flash back to stock and master clear. It used to be a bigger deal but now they are all compatable. The only thing you might want to do is clear the dalvik cache in the advanced cmw menu in the recovery mode. I havent done any of this for about a month and after flashing over 10 roms im still seeing no problems.
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Dupontrocks11 said:
There is no reason to flash back to stock and master clear. It used to be a bigger deal but now they are all compatable. The only thing you might want to do is clear the dalvik cache in the advanced cmw menu in the recovery mode. I havent done any of this for about a month and after flashing over 10 roms im still seeing no problems.
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Thats probably true for you, but for the beginner it's the safest route to take. It is THE safest way to do it. The chances of things getting messed up are lessened

Elad, Check your PM

kangi26 said:
Ok, here we go.
1. All of the ROM's come with modems and kernels
2. I would be flashing back to stock 2.1 and Master Clear before flashing a new ROM. After that is done, to flash to a custom ROM, you will be in Recovery Mode
3. The J** is, for lack of a better term, the build number. The farther down the alphabet you go the newer the release. The newest at this time is JS5.
4. When you flash to stock you'll use Odin which has stock 2.1 JF6 built in. You can get it here: http://www.mediafire.com/?0w2y31maz8mdom4 If you're going to a custom ROM, I wouldnt mess with the new Stock 2.2
5. Yes
6. I would. All you need to do(for Voodoo lagfix) is, open a File Explorer, go to your Voodoo folder and create a folder named disable-lagfix then reboot the phone
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Thank you, you're great.
About the mode I meant USB debugging or something like this.
How do I do this master clear?
About odin and all of this, when I will flash my rom I will use the captivate toolbox (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=944418) so I think it will do it automatically. I want to do everything safe and I think this program is a great way to start.
Especially after I tried to backup my current rom using rom manager and it got me to recovery mode but the ok key button wasn't working, so I had to pull out the battery :S

Elad92 said:
Thank you, you're great.
About the mode I meant USB debugging or something like this.
How do I do this master clear?
About odin and all of this, when I will flash my rom I will use the captivate toolbox (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=944418) so I think it will do it automatically. I want to do everything safe and I think this program is a great way to start.
Especially after I tried to backup my current rom using rom manager and it got me to recovery mode but the ok key button wasn't working, so I had to pull out the battery :S
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I have never used the Captivate Toolbox, so I can't give you any advice on it
Take a look at you PM, see if that'll work for you

Elad92 said:
Thank you, you're great.
About the mode I meant USB debugging or something like this.
How do I do this master clear?
About odin and all of this, when I will flash my rom I will use the captivate toolbox (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=944418) so I think it will do it automatically. I want to do everything safe and I think this program is a great way to start.
Especially after I tried to backup my current rom using rom manager and it got me to recovery mode but the ok key button wasn't working, so I had to pull out the battery :S
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In recovery, the power/lock button is the ok button.
Sent from my CM7 powered captivate

sixstringsg said:
In recovery, the power/lock button is the ok button.
Sent from my CM7 powered captivate
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I successfully installed serendipity rom with the help of kangi!
But I have a problem, when I want to enter CWM with rom manager I press "Reboot into Recovery" in the rom manager app and it reboots my phone and get me to the phone recovery (3e) and says that something was faild and I can't use the ok button because it doesn't working.
I have to pull out my battery and then turn the phone on again and then it gets me to CWM.
What is the problem? there's another way?
I don't think that pulling the battery like this is very healthy for my phone.

Elad92 said:
Thank you, you're great.
About the mode I meant USB debugging or something like this.
How do I do this master clear?
About odin and all of this, when I will flash my rom I will use the captivate toolbox (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=944418) so I think it will do it automatically. I want to do everything safe and I think this program is a great way to start.
Especially after I tried to backup my current rom using rom manager and it got me to recovery mode but the ok key button wasn't working, so I had to pull out the battery :S
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The captivate toolbox is an awsome program.
When you use it to flash a rom, it will push clockwork recovery onto the phone for you. just follow the instructions and you will be fine.
A few notes on the toolbox and Odin3,
you must have the samsung drivers installed on your computer, they take forever to install on my computer.
generally speaking, you will not need to use the 3button unless you flash someting like darky's extreme, and his instructions are very clear.
turn on debugging mode in settings/applications/development.
plug in the phone
click "flash to stock," use the one click and follow in the instructions.
let the phone fully reboot and go into sync mode, a minute later, the blue odin box will turn green and say "PASS."
Unplug the phone, turn debugging mode on again
plug in the phone, and when odin sees the phone (window will turn yellow) hit "master clear."
let the phone fully reboot again into sync mode
turn debugging mode on again
click root phone and follow the directions
If you want to open odin3, just click flash to stock with your phone unplugged and click which ever odin3 you want and it will open. This is very usefull if you want to use odin3 without the tool box.
After you flash the ROM, reboot in recovery and if you dig arround in the menus, you should see stuff about lagfix options and lagfix tweaks. make sure lagfix is enabled, if your not sure enable it and reboot into recovery. many roms install with lagfix not enabled, so yuo should always do this. once it changes the file system and reboots into recovery, go into tweaks and enable everything that has an (R) next to it. reboot and enjoy

Elad92 said:
I successfully installed serendipity rom with the help of kangi!
But I have a problem, when I want to enter CWM with rom manager I press "Reboot into Recovery" in the rom manager app and it reboots my phone and get me to the phone recovery (3e) and says that something was faild and I can't use the ok button because it doesn't working.
I have to pull out my battery and then turn the phone on again and then it gets me to CWM.
What is the problem? there's another way?
I don't think that pulling the battery like this is very healthy for my phone.
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lol pulling the battery isnt the greatest thing to do.. but it shouldn't hurt it as long as its at one of those type of screens. If you were to pull it say.. doing a restore - that would be a fatal no-no.
Um.. if you have ROM MANAGER on your phone already it should have an "update.zip" that has all of the recovery advanced options in it.
Especially with Serendipity if you want to get into Recovery just hit the power button and click on Recovery - it will put you into the CWM recovery mode.

Elad92 said:
I successfully installed serendipity rom with the help of kangi!
But I have a problem, when I want to enter CWM with rom manager I press "Reboot into Recovery" in the rom manager app and it reboots my phone and get me to the phone recovery (3e) and says that something was faild and I can't use the ok button because it doesn't working.
I have to pull out my battery and then turn the phone on again and then it gets me to CWM.
What is the problem? there's another way?
I don't think that pulling the battery like this is very healthy for my phone.
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With a custom ROM installed, most of the newer ones have a Extended power menu, press and hold the power button for a couple of seconds, let it go and it'll give the option for Recovery. Personally, after stock JF6, I dont have any need for ROM Manager anymore
Try to enter Recovery that way first, don't use ROM Manager, if that doesn't work, I would put the "update.zip" back on your phone, and try to re-install it again. Something may have hosed on you

Got it. Thanks everybody

FROYO4ME;11871783 as soon as I try SGS kernel flasher and flash 1344 kernel or the 1400 kernel voltage control app begins to force close. I have removed and added back in with the same result. [/QUOTE said:
BUMP - same issue here, but with Serendipity 6.2 ROM and paragon6-1400-100hz-0215-2245-cwm.zip kernel
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I was wondering about updating to stock 2.2 but it wouldn't make sense, all the Roms here have got it already and they work good and have had all the bugs fixed (well most).
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FIXED: Voltage Control app force close FC on Paragon RC6 1400 kernel
RashaMatt said:
BUMP - same issue here, but with Serendipity 6.2 ROM and paragon6-1400-100hz-0215-2245-cwm.zip kernel
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ISSUE: Voltage Control app FC's on start in Paragon RC6 1400 kernel.
This is related to having previously installed the Paragon 1300 kernel (and the VC app was working there). I forgot to delete the OC/UV settings before flashing the 1400 kernel
FIXED: These steps may not ALL be necessary, but this is what I did, and it fixed the issue for me:
Uninstall Voltage Control app with TiBu
Delete /etc/init.d/S_volt_scheduler and /etc/init.d/S90scheduler (use Root Explorer or adb shell su)
Boot to CWM recovery
Delete cache and Dalvik cache
Re-flash Paragon RC6 1400 kernel ONLY (not the ROM) - paragon6-1400-100hz-0215-2245-cwm.zip
BTW I'm running Serendipity 6.2 ROM, and it's a beeautiful ride with this kernel
HTH

[Q] What to do after Odin Master Clear

Hey all,
I'm new to this rooting business, and to make a long story short, after I finally figured out how to root 2.3.5 Gingerbread, I tried flashing a ROM or two to see how they work. I messed up while flashing, and resorted to using Odin3 One-Click downloader to completely clear everything on my phone. This brought me back to the 2.1 Eclair version, and now I am wondering how can I upgrade it back go 2.3? I tried using Kies, but it gets stuck at the MTP stage on my phone. Any ideas or suggestions would be greatly appreciated, I'd rather not be stuck on 2.1 even though it was my own fault

you need to go under the development section and look for the sticky with Odin one click and download a gb version that has cwm injected into the kernel
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Thanks for the help. I looked around for a few hours but couldn't figure it out. The problem is I can't go into Recovery mode, and the only option seems to be the abd, which I'm not confident in doing haha.

kenwang2688 said:
Thanks for the help. I looked around for a few hours but couldn't figure it out. The problem is I can't go into Recovery mode, and the only option seems to be the abd, which I'm not confident in doing haha.
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Can you get into download mode? If not, you screwed yourself over by flashing Eclair bootloaders. I think you would need adb in that case.

korockinout13 said:
Can you get into download mode? If not, you screwed yourself over by flashing Eclair bootloaders. I think you would need adb in that case.
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I cannot get into download mode...when I plug in the USB it just goes directly into charging the battery. Do you know of any good videos or links that I can use for adb?

You have to hold buttons to get to DL

b-eock said:
You have to hold buttons to get to DL
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Yeah, I press the Vol up and down and then plug it in, but it just shows the charging signal

Is there a kernel you can flash for 2.1 that has an extended power menu? That would allow you to select a reboot into download mode. But I have no idea if that kernel exists since 2.1 is a long long time ago. (what a miserable time that was)

So I managed to flash a Heimdall One Click 2.2 version, but the problems I have with that are that it doesn't let me connect to neither Wifi nor 3G. I was going to try to upgrade it to 2.3, but when I connect it to Kies, it gets to the point where it talks about upgrading my software, but when the process of upgrading actually begins, it gets stuck and says it could not complete the upgrade. Any ideas of what to do now?
Thanks for all the previous help

capocaccia said:
Is there a kernel you can flash for 2.1 that has an extended power menu? That would allow you to select a reboot into download mode. But I have no idea if that kernel exists since 2.1 is a long long time ago. (what a miserable time that was)
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kernels don't contain the power menu at all...
that is in the framework-res.apk, the framework.jar and the android.policy.jar. which is contained in the rom, be it stock or custom.
kenwang2688 said:
So I managed to flash a Heimdall One Click 2.2 version, but the problems I have with that are that it doesn't let me connect to neither Wifi nor 3G. I was going to try to upgrade it to 2.3, but when I connect it to Kies, it gets to the point where it talks about upgrading my software, but when the process of upgrading actually begins, it gets stuck and says it could not complete the upgrade. Any ideas of what to do now?
Thanks for all the previous help
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ditch kies...its garbage.
just grab a stock gingernread package from HERE since you used odin one click to 2.1 (that flashed eclair bootloaders, which is why your button combos were mesed up) you will need a a gingerbread package WITH bootloaders.

studacris said:
kernels don't contain the power menu at all...
that is in the framework-res.apk, the framework.jar and the android.policy.jar. which is contained in the rom, be it stock or custom.
ditch kies...its garbage.
just grab a stock gingernread package from HERE since you used odin one click to 2.1 (that flashed eclair bootloaders, which is why your button combos were mesed up) you will need a a gingerbread package WITH bootloaders.
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Since I upgraded to 2.2 with Heimdall, am I still able to use the Odin?

Yes, you can still use Odin.
You may need to uninstall the heimdall divers, then reinstall the Samsung ones first.
For Future connection issues consult this thread