[Q] Custom Rom Google Talk Restore? - Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have a noobie question. If I install a custom ROM that doesn't include google talk, how do I reinstall it? It's not in the market place and its a "red" file in Tibu which according to my research should not be restored to a custom rom.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=773272
This should do it. Make sure you use 2.2 if on 2.2

jcr81 said:
I have a noobie question. If I install a custom ROM that doesn't include google talk, how do I reinstall it? It's not in the market place and its a "red" file in Tibu which according to my research should not be restored to a custom rom.
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Simply download from market.

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[Q] Backing up Stock ROM noob question

I'm really a noob in hacking my captivate. So please bear with me with all my questions.
I've tried my best to educate myself about different mods, especially clockworkmod and nandroid. But I couldn't understand what each of these does. I did "Backup Current ROM" in ROM manager recently. (1) Is that considered to be a ROM backup that I can use in the future if I want to restore to stock ROM?
If so, (2) what is the different between that backup method and Nandroid method? I didn't do Nandroid backup because I don't understand how to install it.
(3) If not, am I screwed? Cause I already performed several mods: Voodoo lagfix and ATT app removal. But my captivate is running fine.
I just wanna make sure I can restore back to my Stock ROM when 2.2 update is available. (4) Do I need to restore stock ROM in order to receive and install 2.2 update?
Please educate me on this matter. Thanks!
I use nandroid once I installed a firmware or ROM and apps (Titanium Backup User apps + System data and restored on the ROM Missing Apps + Data) to make a backup.
Now I can restore Nandroid and all my settings/apps are there.
Use Titanium backup to get your apps/settings onto a newly flashed firmware or ROM.
2 good options... My favorite is to use rom manager to do a rom backup.
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hwibowo said:
I'm really a noob in hacking my captivate. So please bear with me with all my questions.
I've tried my best to educate myself about different mods, especially clockworkmod and nandroid. But I couldn't understand what each of these does. I did "Backup Current ROM" in ROM manager recently. (1) Is that considered to be a ROM backup that I can use in the future if I want to restore to stock ROM?
If so, (2) what is the different between that backup method and Nandroid method? I didn't do Nandroid backup because I don't understand how to install it.
(3) If not, am I screwed? Cause I already performed several mods: Voodoo lagfix and ATT app removal. But my captivate is running fine.
I just wanna make sure I can restore back to my Stock ROM when 2.2 update is available. (4) Do I need to restore stock ROM in order to receive and install 2.2 update?
Please educate me on this matter. Thanks!
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1) clockwork mod and nandroid (ROM Manager) are the same thing.
2) as clockwork stands RIGHT NOW (should be changing soon), backing up your current ROM does NOT change your kernel or modem. clockwork is also incompatible with voodoo (you have to disable voodoo to use clockwork, and you can restore voodoo once you're done)
3) to restore to stock "out of the box" state, you will need to use the odin one-click downloader for the Captivate.
4) the process for updating to 2.2 is unknown at this time, we won't know more until the option starts rolling out.
Kaik541 said:
1) clockwork mod and nandroid (ROM Manager) are the same thing.
2) as clockwork stands RIGHT NOW (should be changing soon), backing up your current ROM does NOT change your kernel or modem. clockwork is also incompatible with voodoo (you have to disable voodoo to use clockwork, and you can restore voodoo once you're done)
3) to restore to stock "out of the box" state, you will need to use the odin one-click downloader for the Captivate.
4) the process for updating to 2.2 is unknown at this time, we won't know more until the option starts rolling out.
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Thanks alot! That clears a lot of my confusion.
Kaik541 said:
3) to restore to stock "out of the box" state, you will need to use the odin one-click downloader for the Captivate.
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Thing is, this isn't EXACTLY "out of the box" state. This is a new install of the stock ROM, but it's missing some things that are on the original phone like the file with the easy to get unlock codes.
What I would like to do is backup the entire device as is when it comes out of the box. Basically create an image of the existing device. That way, if I have to revert at any point I know I'm not just reinstalling the stock ROM, but actually reverting to this phones original state.
static416 said:
Thing is, this isn't EXACTLY "out of the box" state. This is a new install of the stock ROM, but it's missing some things that are on the original phone like the file with the easy to get unlock codes.
What I would like to do is backup the entire device as is when it comes out of the box. Basically create an image of the existing device. That way, if I have to revert at any point I know I'm not just reinstalling the stock ROM, but actually reverting to this phones original state.
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Hmmm, good question. The only way to back up that I know of is to use ROM Manager. Since that requires rooting the "damage" may already be done.
The date of the kernel is different from the stock one as well, someone else tried to flash the original stock kernel but said while Odin showed the kernel took, the phone still shows the same with the different date. It would be nice if there was a way to get a completely original stock ROM, so if you have to exchange or something at ATT. I don't know how in depth they get at the store so maybe we'd be able to get away with just the Odin One-Click and they will accept it. If they check the kernel date though, you're screwed. Either way though, once the update comes out, rest assured that someone will post it on here for those of us not running completely original out of the box stock, which I always appreciate.

Backing up everything and installing nightly builds

Hi I have just rooted my Legend and installed Cyanogen mod and its all running lovely.... I notice that the nightly builds come out quite regularly.
My question is this....
What is the best way to install the new ROM?
What is the easiest way to get all my settings/ installed apps back? Is there a nice and easy way of backing up everything so that I can install the new ROM and then reinstate everything?
Thanks in advance for any useful info.
Matt
Hi ,
One software for all : Rom Manager
With it you can :
backup & restore all your phone (from app or from recovery menu in nandroid area)
It also allow you to download and install other ROM like nightly build
Bye
Not sure if that is what the question meant? I thought they wanted to know how to reload all apps and settings on the new rom, not just how to recover back to the old rom.
I thought titanium backup would be the go, but I myself am still getting the hang of this whole rom flashing thing.
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If it is just for restoring installed apps, then Titanium Backup would be the best way for me.
liltbrockie said:
Hi I have just rooted my Legend and installed Cyanogen mod and its all running lovely.... I notice that the nightly builds come out quite regularly.
My question is this....
What is the best way to install the new ROM?
What is the easiest way to get all my settings/ installed apps back? Is there a nice and easy way of backing up everything so that I can install the new ROM and then reinstate everything?
Thanks in advance for any useful info.
Matt
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Nand backup from recovery menu for safety, titanium for apps.. Btw: questions shuld be posted in general not in dev..

Move to Cognition - how to backup/restore apps?

Guys,
I am currently on stock 2.1 JI6, rooted, and wanting to move to Cognition 2.2 ROM. I have done reading up on the process, and can't seem to get answer to the following question
Once I load congition, what's the best way to reinstall all the apps? Some posts indicated Titanium backup/restore deesn't work properly. Manaul installation of the apps certainly would be a painful process.
Same question when I need to go from Cognition to stock ROM?
Thanks in advance
hkk said:
Guys,
I am currently on stock 2.1 JI6, rooted, and wanting to move to Cognition 2.2 ROM. I have done reading up on the process, and can't seem to get answer to the following question
Once I load congition, what's the best way to reinstall all the apps? Some posts indicated Titanium backup/restore deesn't work properly. Manaul installation of the apps certainly would be a painful process.
Same question when I need to go from Cognition to stock ROM?
Thanks in advance
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I have always used Titanium Backup. The only time I have run into issues is when trying to restore system data. Don't mix builds if you restore system data. Just restore apps.
+1 make sure it is only apps you restore. Flash with 100% battery and remove similar and external SD prior to flashing
Captivate
Cog 2.2
mcord11758 said:
+1 make sure it is only apps you restore. Flash with 100% battery and remove similar and external SD prior to flashing
Captivate
Cog 2.2
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You mean remove sd card and Sim card?
And, restore only Apps+data (without system data)? Meaning, I'll have to manully setup email accts, right?

Going back to a previous ROM

OK I've done all my research on flashing my Captivate. I have rooted and installed Titanium Backup. I have also installed ODIN3 and ROM Manager.
Before I flash a new ROM, I have a few questions.
1)I have worked diligently to purchase apps I like and use often. Changing the ROM clears these and all I have done. How do I save this setup and where do I save it to? Can I flash back to my original with everything in tact?
2)Upon choosing a new ROM and installing it, can I go back into the market and re-download apps I have already purchased? ex:Beautiful Widgets.
Please understand I am trying this for the first time. PLEASE be specific!
Thanks Tomween1
tomween1 said:
OK I've done all my research on flashing my Captivate. I have rooted and installed Titanium Backup. I have also installed ODIN3 and ROM Manager.
Before I flash a new ROM, I have a few questions.
1)I have worked diligently to purchase apps I like and use often. Changing the ROM clears these and all I have done. How do I save this setup and where do I save it to? Can I flash back to my original with everything in tact?
2)Upon choosing a new ROM and installing it, can I go back into the market and re-download apps I have already purchased? ex:Beautiful Widgets.
Please understand I am trying this for the first time. PLEASE be specific!
Thanks Tomween1
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Titanium Backup will take care of all that for you....
but yes, even if you dont use titanium backup, you can go into the market and your purchased items will be there.
apps that you purchase (pay money for) are bound to your google account. as long as you sign into the same google account after flashing a new rom or stock rom, you will be able to download all of those apps.

[Q] Stock Samsung apps on a custom ROM?

Hi, I wanted to flash Slim Bean 4.2.2 ROM but I want to keep the stock samsung apps that came with the phone, is it possible to install them somehow? If not all then could you please tell me what ones I can install?
Thanks in advance,
Nik
nosurlife said:
Hi, I wanted to flash Slim Bean 4.2.2 ROM but I want to keep the stock samsung apps that came with the phone, is it possible to install them somehow? If not all then could you please tell me what ones I can install?
Thanks in advance,
Nik
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you can extract the apps apk files from your nandroid tar backups of your original samsung rom, then try installing some of them.
make a full nandroid backup of your current stock rom first. make a full nandroid backup of your slim rom before trying to install old stock apps.
some of the apps have no odex component and are compatible with JB 4.2.. those are the ones you can install.
I run stock quick office, for example.
you can find some of the apps in the captivate themes and apps forum.
be careful about installing any system apps that will overwrite a newer version on you current rom, e.g., camera, email, contacts, etc. this is not a good idea.
laughingT said:
you can extract the apps apk files from your nandroid tar backups of your original samsung rom, then try installing some of them.
make a full nandroid backup of your current stock rom first. make a full nandroid backup of your slim rom before trying to install old stock apps.
some of the apps have no odex component and are compatible with JB 4.2.. those are the ones you can install.
I run stock quick office, for example.
you can find some of the apps in the captivate themes and apps forum.
be careful about installing any system apps that will overwrite a newer version on you current rom, e.g., camera, email, contacts, etc. this is not a good idea.
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Ok thanks. Will have a look.

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