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Updating to stock froyo.

My mom has a captivate running stock android 2.1.
I only enabled lagfix on her phone and nothing else.
After the official froyo came out I was thinking about updating it.
I have a few questions about it. Please answer as many as you can...
1. Will all apps disappear?
2. If yes for #1 do I need to get titanium backup?
3. Do I disable lagfix?
Please help.. thank you
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Here's your answer, search the forums. You will find it.

1. All apps will dissapear! Be warned
2. You should use titanium backup thats a good idea but the kb1 must be rooted and sideloading enable to get them all back (use super one click) also put the titanium backup folder on external sd or on computer just in case
3. YES DISABLE THE LAGFIX VERY IMPORTANT
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ConeyKiller said:
Here's your answer, search the forums. You will find it.
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Well I posted the question because I couldn't find it??......
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ryanmahan said:
1. All apps will dissapear! Be warned
2. You should use titanium backup thats a good idea but the kb1 must be rooted and sideloading enable to get them all back (use super one click) also put the titanium backup folder on external sd or on computer just in case
3. YES DISABLE THE LAGFIX VERY IMPORTANT
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Thanks for the reply!. Would have caused a great trouble if I didn't question this...
Anyway just wondering, if I just had the captivate and did not know anything about root/flash/etc I would have just updated and gotten everything deleted right?
Did Samsung mention the fact that all my apps would have disappeared?. I just think its unfair to some people....
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With normal android devices this would not have been an issue as the apps reinstall when you light into your Google account but that feature is missing from the Galaxy line
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Yea, you should take all the important folders off your internal sd card like the titanium backup folder and put them spmewhere on you computer, that's what I did and once I updated I got all my files back, I still needed to root/enable sideloading to get my apps from TiBu back
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Yes, it would have gotten deleted even if you hadn't upgraded to the ji6 build of froyo
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Thanks for the reply guys!
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Remember to press the thanks button
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Remember to press the thanks button
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How do you do that on the xda app?
Do I need a computer?
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zelendel said:
With normal android devices this would not have been an issue as the apps reinstall when you light into your Google account but that feature is missing from the Galaxy line
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Is that true? Now it makes sense why nothing seems to happen when I go to a new rom.

No clue... Probably a comp or browser
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TW Launcher (default) reinstall

Hello fellow xda members. I had a problem the other day. I installed sgs tools and tried downloading a different launcher. It loaded the launcher fine but I wasn't satisfied. I tried restoring it but it gives the error "folder not found." I was wondering if anybody knows how to reinstall the built in default tw launcher and if I can possibly restore the layout.
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argonarcel said:
Hello fellow xda members. I had a problem the other day. I installed sgs tools and tried downloading a different launcher. It loaded the launcher fine but I wasn't satisfied. I tried restoring it but it gives the error "folder not found." I was wondering if anybody knows how to reinstall the built in default tw launcher and if I can possibly restore the layout.
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I'm sure you could find the apk with a search.

Are you running a custom rom?

No, I'm runnin default android 2.2 froyo. Rooted, but nand backup doesn't work either. A few months ago, I tried backing up with rom manager, but after rebooting, their still wasn't any backups availible to restore. When I boot into system recovery, it doesn't even open cyogenmod reovery.
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CM revovery? Stock 2.2? I'm confused.

I tried. Google doesn't show any, only custom launchers and I don't want that.
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Bump...
Did you manually check the sgs tools folder for the backup of your stock launcher?
I've been using the gingerbread launcher from the market and I really like it. Just putting it out there to think about it.

Sorry I meant clockwork recovery mod. THAT didn't work or I wouldn't be asking for a way to reinstall default tw launcher. Thanks for all the current ideas
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If you still need it, I attached it for you. Just drop it in the system/app folder. Good luck.

Never mind.someone else got it.

OMG THNX FOR ALL YOUR GUYZ (or girls if any) HELP!!! THIS IS GREATLY APPRECIATED!!!
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Oh, nvm. It didn't work. Thanks tho Keyvin M.
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Thanks for all you guyz help ( again) but it didn't work so ill just stick with a gb launcher
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The one from the market is super easy. And if you accidentally delete it, it's there to reinstall

This is the one from my phone. Dont know if it is what you are looking for as i am currently running Continuum, but good luck.

I think you might need the .odex file as well since I recall seeing that you are running stock 2.2. Did you delete that file?

I'm not sure. How do I check?
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You can use Root explorer or a similar app and navigate to system/app. See if there are .odex files for the corresponding apk's. If the one for the launcher is missing than that would cause the issue. What happens when you try to run the launcher? does it just force close?
edit: I was able to find the apk and .odex file from a stock 2.2 build. Just drop it in hopefully this works. Just unzip and extract the files manually.

I can't find it. All there is is the .odex for the tw launcher wallpaper
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^ I was editing my post while you posted, in case you missed it, I added the files you need.

[APK]Miui Gallery Vs Stock Gallery

Hi guys.... i have installed the attached MIUI 3D gallery and i find it fastest then the stock app.... To installl just overwrite the original Gallery3D.apk in system/app.
P.S.: i tried on mine XXKB3 deodexed files.... don't know if it works also on the original stock....

Yes, it's more faster then stock one. Thanks

yes it is faster and smoother than the stock
your mods are always good man, thanks

hmm it is much faster than the stock gallery

Cool
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I tried this one, earlier but with accelerometer scrolling option. Good one.
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Do we need this file?? or just copy paste in system/app??I've XXKB3..not deodexed will it work??
And yes what is deodexing? how to do it?

Well deodexing would be a better option.
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@ TANU
Dude it will work without deodexing

Do we install it or just copy paste it in system/app?

Not working on my stock (non deodexed) XXKB3 rom. its force closing

[Q] want to switch from CM7 nightly to XXJVS?

just wanted to know if there are any things i should watch out for when switching over to a Samsung rom from CM7?
currently i have a standard CM-style setup ie. CM7 nightly #104, CWM 3. Baseband version is JVK.
any particular rom you would like to recommend?

Just remember your Odining skills, backup your stuffs, wipe cache and data things and flash a stock rom with on 100% battery. After that flash whatever rom you like.

well i came from miui.... backed up some apps like whatsapp etc.. full odin jvs rom + repartition.. all is good.. doubt i'll go back to miui or cm7
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ImraanK said:
well i came from miui.... backed up some apps like whatsapp etc.. full odin jvs rom + repartition.. all is good.. doubt i'll go back to miui or cm7
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i'm not familiar with repartitioning as this is the first samsung android phone i've owned (i've used htc and lg most of the time), can you explain a bit further please?

ImraanK said:
well i came from miui.... backed up some apps like whatsapp etc.. full odin jvs rom + repartition.. all is good.. doubt i'll go back to miui or cm7
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what usb drivers did you use to connect to odin? (i'm on windows 7 x64)

wrsg said:
what usb drivers did you use to connect to odin? (i'm on windows 7 x64)
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The same drivers that are used for kies.
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wrsg said:
i'm not familiar with repartitioning as this is the first samsung android phone i've owned (i've used htc and lg most of the time), can you explain a bit further please?
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As well as the actual Rom the Rom zip should contain a .pit file put this in the "pit" section of odin an tick reparation, add other files to their respective place and flash.
It might pay to take a look at some of the guides around so you know exactly what you are doing.
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wrsg said:
any particular rom you would like to recommend?
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At the moment I'm on stock JVS with semaphore kernel and stock+ addon (in the theme section) for extended power menu and asop lockscreen. Seems stable and responsive, maybe not as quick or customizable as CM7 but for the moment it is doing me well.
Apologies for multiple replies.
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completed with success... worth noting that i lost the sim unlock... but it was easy enough to re-unlock afterwards with the free sgs unlock app.

wrsg said:
completed with success... worth noting that i lost the sim unlock... but it was easy enough to re-unlock afterwards with the free sgs unlock app.
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Good to hear. If you don't mind me asking what ROM, kernel and modem did you choose?
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MrIwik said:
Good to hear. If you don't mind me asking what ROM, kernel and modem did you choose?
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http://www.androidxpert.com/Downloads/GalaxyS_Gingerbread_2.3.5-Kit.zip

Just use Odin.

Rootable firmware

Hey guys, which one of the newest firmwares are rootable? I downloaded some of the newest ones and the ace ginger root file doesn't work for it so I had to downgrade until I found one that was rootable.
Sorry if this has already been asked or talked about before but I'm a little off on the Cooper forums xD
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all are rootable
u will need to flash the delete thinkdoid zip from xwktm / ddkq8 posts
as system size is full
sl this removes thinkdroid app
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SpaceCaker said:
all are rootable
u will need to flash the delete thinkdoid zip from xwktm / ddkq8 posts
as system size is full
sl this removes thinkdroid app
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Thanks! Can you link me to it directly? I tried Googling it but couldn't get a find on it.

SuperAce609 said:
Thanks! Can you link me to it directly? I tried Googling it but couldn't get a find on it.
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Hi SuperAce609, here you go. Cheers. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/52264538/Delete_thinkdroid.zip
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I tried the upd_1.zip on ddkq8 & it had worked. But when I flashed int2ext+ on BE kernel, device didn't boot & after a factory reset via cwm, it did. But this time, all the apps that need root access like the cwm, sd maid, etc., failed to open up & stuck on black screen with the app name label at the top. What could be the reason ?
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Let's clear something up !
First of all, ALL ROMS can be rooted !
I have alot of experience in that, and after 3 years of testings first and only problem when u try to root a rom is SYSTEM free SPACE !
So, before complain that a rom cannot be rooted, just see how much free space u got (u can do that without root, using last 3.0 root explorer).
After u do that, make a flashable zip only with meta scripts that remove Maps.apk or something, than try again. It's 100000% workin !
Peace all !

Hi everybody!
You could easily remove bloatware (and much more) via aroma filemanager 1.8, just mount all, install zip from sdcard, select aromafm-1.80.zip run it and enjoy. The easiest way! Good luck.
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There's a bloatware removal script for galaxy y that works even for ace. It works even without root. It is just a updater script that removes many unwanted apps. Just flash via recovery. Easy as that
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BajoPrimate said:
Hi everybody!
You could easily remove bloatware (and much more) via aroma filemanager 1.8, just mount all, install zip from sdcard, select aromafm-1.80.zip run it and enjoy. The easiest way! Good luck.
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As aromafm-1.80.zip by Amarullz is a file manager for all android , you can: remove or add any file anywhere, change the names of all the files , etc.
Good luck. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646108
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BajoPrimate said:
As aromafm-1.80.zip by Amarullz is a file manager for all android , you can: remove or add any file anywhere, change the names of all the files , etc.
Good luck. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646108
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Thank you! Downloading. Thanks for everything guys. I gave cooper to my girlfriend and I had Stock on Fire installed and it's giving her problems. The /system seems to have gotten corrupted somehow and a lot of apps FC and when I try making a Nandroid it stops at backing up system.
I'm about to just flash the latest stock rom, root it and add the all in one ICS/lockscreen mod and just leave it there. Do you guys recommend anything else? I just want something that I can leave it at and not worry about anymore.

SuperAce609 said:
Thank you! Downloading. Thanks for everything guys. I gave cooper to my girlfriend and I had Stock on Fire installed and it's giving her problems. The /system seems to have gotten corrupted somehow and a lot of apps FC and when I try making a Nandroid it stops at backing up system.
I'm about to just flash the latest stock rom, root it and add the all in one ICS/lockscreen mod and just leave it there. Do you guys recommend anything else? I just want something that I can leave it at and not worry about anymore.
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Hi SuperAce609, yesterday I installed S5830BUKT2_S5830VODKT1_S5830XWKT8_HOME.tar.md5, erased Thinkfreeoffice with aromafm-1.80, rooted with upd_1.zip, installed CWM recovery, flashed BE kernel and int2ext+, updated superuser and Google play and all went like a charm. I made it for practising and remembering the old times. Now, I'm back on my favorite rom again, but as I said before all went fine. Cheers.
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BajoPrimate said:
Hi SuperAce609, yesterday I installed S5830BUKT2_S5830VODKT1_S5830XWKT8_HOME.tar.md5, erased Thinkfreeoffice with aromafm-1.80, rooted with upd_1.zip, installed CWM recovery, flashed BE kernel and int2ext+, updated superuser and Google play and all went like a charm. I made it for practising and remembering the old times. Now, I'm back on my favorite rom again, but as I said before all went fine. Cheers.
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Alright good. Thanks!
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BajoPrimate said:
As aromafm-1.80.zip by Amarullz is a file manager for all android , you can: remove or add any file anywhere, change the names of all the files , etc.
Good luck. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646108
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I've gone through some of your posts on other threads & you really have some useful info with you. Awesome bro ! Thanks !
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