So I just got my replacement phone, and it came stock with the kb1 froyo build. My previous captivates all came with 2.1, various builds, and was able to flash roms easily.
My question is this...is there anything I need to be aware of that's different when flashing with a kb1 build phone? I just don't want to mess anything up and void my warranty for good.
Also, I did a little bit of searching, but does anybody know of a thread with how to flash back to the stock kb1 build in case I need to return my phone again for some reason? If so, a link would be greatly appreciated.
I know these are probably stupid questions, but if you guys can provide some insight without flaming, that would be great.
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Does nobody know this? I'm really itching to flash a custom rom, it's been too long since my last one.
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Search is your friend. There must be a dozen threads on this. Best bet is to Odin back to stock 2.1 and proceed from there. 2.2 has a different recovery scheme that makes it a little more complicated. Read the sticky in Dev on how to flash a custom ROM.
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Hey people
My mate has just got a galaxy s and is wanting me to get froyo on it! Something that i have done on mine ages ago!
I cannot for the life of me remember the best procedure to get his phone to jpx!
Im just in the middle of.getting 3br enabled and after that im gonna get it on froyo!
Any pointers would be appreciated!
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Mobilescooby
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JS3 is the newest one available. Samfirmware.com is the best place to get stock ROMs.
If you want to put a custom ROM on the phone, look here. This page also has very good how-to's on rooting your phone, flashing your phone, putting CWM recovery on it, etc. Recommended reading.
Each custom ROM will their own instructions for installing them.
Yea thanks knew js3 is latest just waiting for.docs and stefunels kitchen to support it!
I was more asking about the upgrade route to take from jm5 to jpx, did it months ago on my phone but as ive flashed so.many.roms and kernels i cant remember the best route!
Thanks.for the info tho! Gives me summin to read on commute to work lol
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Just wondering if any Rogers Captivate users had any suggestions on what ROM(s) would be a good choice for a first flash. After a few flub ups with stock AT&T and Rogers fw and a whack of reading, I am stoked to get flashing a custom. Hopin to keep the ROM Rogers based as well to keep the option of reverting back to stock as painless as possible (if that is even an issue). Any general Rogers flashing tips would be appreciated too. Thanks.
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Just wondering if any Rogers Captivate users had any suggestions on what ROM(s) would be a good choice for a first flash. After a few flub ups with stock AT&T and Rogers fw and a whack of reading, I am stoked to get flashing a custom. Hopin to keep the ROM Rogers based as well to keep the option of reverting back to stock as painless as possible (if that is even an issue). Any general Rogers flashing tips would be appreciated too. Thanks.
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You might want to read this, as another option.
I'm using a rogers captivate and have really enjoyed serendipity and firefly. I am near toronto and use the kp1 modem with good results. And running latest speedmod kernel.
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Thanks for all the advice folks! I have much more to read about I guess.
In the meantime I think I'll take your advice clem and rock the kernal mod for now. I bunged up an earlier attempt with the AIO prog when trying to revert to stock (I already was stock just froyo, I was a lil too eager). Long n skinny, few flashes later, I'm on jl1 stock rogers from xda where initially I was jl2 (as my girlfriends unmodded captivate shows). So I should be safe to odin supercurios kernel from this point I hope?
Forgot to mention that I was in the process of using oclf but only installed the required libraries and didn't run. Do I need to remove the libs?
Will definitely keep the other ROM suggestions in mind while I whet my whistle on a few basic mods first.
Thanks again guys! I'm stoked!
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So...how bad would flashing xxjvk be on my captivate? It changes bootloaders, correct? Definately a brick? Cm7 kernel wont work, correct?
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phoenix2217 said:
So...how bad would flashing xxjvk be on my captivate? It changes bootloaders, correct? Definately a brick? Cm7 kernel wont work, correct?
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is that the new gingerbread? dont do that yet, but if you do read old threads about i9000 roms on the captivate, threads from before we had reorient kernels. the button mapping and headphone logic and orientation is all messed up. getting back to download mode is tricky. if you can take the bootloaders out of the .tar file it might help but it also might not boot at all without the proper bootloaders.
if you have to ask you are defiantly not the person to be trying something new like that...
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if you have to ask you are defiantly not the person to be trying something new like that...
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Actually I've flashed everything from I9000 ROMS, to MIUI to CM7, multiple times. It was a simple question of whether or not any new breakthroughs were found pertaining to the I9000 gingerbread. I searched, couldn't find any, wanted to be sure.
yeah but did you flash them when no reorient kernels were available? there is alot of information that has been lost to the newer comunity members because it is rarely relevant anymore.
first off, im sorry if this is common knowledge but after looking for a few i decided to ask. I recently flashed cognition 4.3 to my cappy and love it so far. I'm wanting to flash a few more ROMs after flashing my first rom of course.
My question is, do i need to restore to 2.1 via ODIN before I flash each ROM?
Also, I've seen it said that some ROMs can't be flashed the same as others. I used the method shown in this thread here :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884364. Can anyone compile a list of ROMs that will flash via that method or something I just need to look out for before flashing a ROM?
I already have titanium backup pro so if i make a complete back up before I reflash, i can simply run the restore from there and my phone will essentially be right where i left it?
ok, that was more than one question....sorry if i didn't search hard enough for the answers
Why why why. Do ppl post questions in dev section.? This is not development related. I do suggest to flash stock first. Unless told not to by the dev. It helps keep it a clean flash.
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You should really look harder if you have decided to dive into android development and flashing. You dont have to flash to stock everytime, and many people do it differently. Some of what you wrote shows you need a little more reading. Mods will move this, let the flaming begin.
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i know its mostly opinion but what ROMs do you guys recommend? I've been looking at Paragon, Phoenix, Seredipity and a few others
soooooooorrry. I actually thought i was in a different section. had multiple windows open
Hi, I've had my vibrant for quite a while it's been rooted ever since day 1. However I just got got Clockwork Mod working on stock 2.2 KA6. I'm now ready to flash a 2.3or 2.3.4 ROM and I wanted to know how do I go about it. I not sure if I can just flash over the stock 2.2 or not. I also hope I wouldn't have to resort to ODIN, as every one of my last several experiences with it was not good at all. Someone please help me out!
Read the first post of the rom you want to flash. This should answer your questions. You do not need to odin before flashing any gb roms that I am aware of. Just remember you can't go back to froyo without doing odin. (also this belongs in q&a or general). Good luck!
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Hi, I've had my vibrant for quite a while it's been rooted ever since day 1. However I just got got Clockwork Mod working on stock 2.2 KA6. I'm now ready to flash a 2.3or 2.3.4 ROM and I wanted to know how do I go about it. I not sure if I can just flash over the stock 2.2 or not. I also hope I wouldn't have to resort to ODIN, as every one of my last several experiences with it was not good at all. Someone please help me out!
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yes u can go from froyo to gb. maybe all of the gb roms that are around explicitly say that u can and how to. it is easy, there are youtube videos on how to do it. About odin, I try to use it every time I change rom, it has never given me any trouble or problem, you just gotta have the right files.
maybe this post should go on another forum though..
only a year old and already so grown up...my my how the time has flown by in the vibrant section. no flaming or "WRONG SECTION" comments...nice work guys
they grow up so fast :'-)