Hi all,
I've had a GT-I9000 for over 6 months now and I haven't really tried too much stuff on it except for an official firmware update and OCLF, and as an XDA member this is my first post.
I'm currently running Froyo 2.2 (I9000DDJP2, kernel 2.6.32.9), everything was fine until my phone started to lag like hell and lots of force closes and reboots which is really pissing me off now. I was planning to wait for the official gingerbread update, however I think XDA already has tons of Gingerbread ROMS out there ready to be flashed. Also, I saw a few videos of I9000 running cyanogenmod which looked awesome. So i decided to give it a shot.
I'm a total noob at flashing, and to be honest, this will be my first time trying it out. Can you please suggest which is the best gingerbread ROM out there for I9000 and can it be flashed using ROM manager or do i need to follow the ODIN method.
Also, one very very dumb question , what is the difference between a ROM and a kernel, and is it required to flash both of them separately, if yes then which one should go first.
exjc1986 said:
Hi all,
I've had a GT-I9000 for over 6 months now and I haven't really tried too much stuff on it except for an official firmware update and OCLF, and as an XDA member this is my first post.
I'm currently running Froyo 2.2 (I9000DDJP2, kernel 2.6.32.9), everything was fine until my phone started to lag like hell and lots of force closes and reboots which is really pissing me off now. I was planning to wait for the official gingerbread update, however I think XDA already has tons of Gingerbread ROMS out there ready to be flashed. Also, I saw a few videos of I9000 running cyanogenmod which looked awesome. So i decided to give it a shot.
I'm a total noob at flashing, and to be honest, this will be my first time trying it out. Can you please suggest which is the best gingerbread ROM out there for I9000 and can it be flashed using ROM manager or do i need to follow the ODIN method.
Also, one very very dumb question , what is the difference between a ROM and a kernel, and is it required to flash both of them separately, if yes then which one should go first.
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You need to read everything, especially if you don't know the difference between a kernel and a rom. You are no where near flashing, I'm saying this so you don't brick your phone.
Go to general thread and read through the stickies as these will lead you in the right direction. Once you have understood all of them, then proceed to flash.
Cyanogen is not for beginners so stay away.
Gingerbread roms that are supposed to be good are Juwes, Insanity, Simply Honey and Doc's. There are many GB roms but these seem to be the most popular.
Read everything until you know everything for sure and then go and flash
Good luck
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You need to read everything, especially if you don't know the difference between a kernel and a rom. You are no where near flashing, I'm saying this so you don't brick your phone.
Go to general thread and read through the stickies as these will lead you in the right direction. Once you have understood all of them, then proceed to flash.
Cyanogen is not for beginners so stay away.
Gingerbread roms that are supposed to be good are Juwes, Insanity, Simply Honey and Doc's. There are many GB roms but these seem to be the most popular.
Read everything until you know everything for sure and then go and flash
Good luck
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Thanks for your reply... I'll start off with the reading i suppose, coz obviously i dont wanna brick my device... I've read that Insanity can be flashed directly using ROM Manager... Is this true?? If yes then can I try that one first, coz it seemed to be an easy enough method to flash a custom rom...
You also have to understand that Gingerbread is in effect Beta not released and devs still working on it in XDA . If you are capable of unbricking your phone dont mind breaking it then carry on otherwise wait for official release update through official method backup the firmware then customize as you want .
jje
Congratulations, this was the 386th identical "I am a noob and can't be bothered to read much or use search but what is the best Gingerbread ROM?" thread.
Sorry, only the 1000th such thread will win our grand prize, a year's supply of DataAde, the cool, refreshing brick in a can.
However as a consolation prize, you receive the home version of our game as well as the same answer the 385 previous contestants received...."All are good but it is a very subjective thing, try them all and see which one suits you best."
Thanks for playing our game, and happy Androiding.
JJEgan said:
You also have to understand that Gingerbread is in effect Beta not released and devs still working on it in XDA . If you are capable of unbricking your phone dont mind breaking it then carry on otherwise wait for official release update through official method backup the firmware then customize as you want .
jje
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Thanks i'll keep that in mind, i guess the best thing for me would be to wait for an official release... Till then i can try out the minor tweaks and stuff, hopefully i'll be able to understand how to use ODIN properly...
rschenck said:
Congratulations, this was the 386th identical "I am a noob and can't be bothered to read much or use search but what is the best Gingerbread ROM?" thread.
Sorry, only the 1000th such thread will win our grand prize, a year's supply of DataAde, the cool, refreshing brick in a can.
However as a consolation prize, you receive the home version of our game as well as the same answer the 385 previous contestants received...."All are good but it is a very suggestive thing, try them all and see which one suits you best."
Thanks for playing our game, and happy Androiding.
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Well usually I would ignore such a flaming reply, but since you are soooo good with statistics, i'm guessing you have nothing better to do than to count the number of noobs on XDA...
Well if so is the case, then best of luck, you might just reach 1000 since not everyone is an expert like you...
No one faults the fact that you are new to Android, in many ways we all are, especially myself. However, there are numerous posts that explain and educate that are meant to be READ, not just skipped in the hope that someone will tell you the magic secret of Android while standing on foot.
XDA is one of the greatest resources you will find for learning about Android and finding the best software solution for you....use it. It will be time well spent.
rschenck said:
No one faults the fact that you are new to Android, in many ways we all are, especially myself. However, there are numerous posts that explain and educate that are meant to be READ, not just skipped in the hope that someone will tell you the magic secret of Android while standing on foot.
XDA is one of the greatest resources you will find for learning about Android and finding the best software solution for you....use it. It will be time well spent.
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How about responding with a link to a thread that does have good information on available Gingerbread ROMS. I have searched and have not found it yet. Obviously based on your response there are hundreds of threads about this topic. Why not offer up at least one that we can check out? Obviously I am not typing in the exact magical phrase in the search box that reveals this supposedly abundant information.
Basics .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=656
Development .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=665
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=939752
Rom Kitchen
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=817703
jje
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Hi people,
I'm new to this forum and this is my first thread..
Here is my situation, i just recently bought a Captivate through ebay and its locked.. I will try to find the unlock code using the method in this forum.. after i unlock it, i think i would love to update the android os to 2.2..
will any of this process have the slightly chance of bricking my Captivate?
i will not try to root my Captivate yet coz of the possibility of bricking it..
I will wait until there are solutions to this bricking thing, or when i feel bored i might try this.. ^_^
also, if you guys are kind enough, i would love to know what all kind of things that will brick a Captivate..
Thanks..
I am no expert but XDA helped me with my first smartphone (Palm Treo 750 bought on ebay) and I did everything without any problem. You need to read much until you understand everything clearly and always follow the instructions step by step because these guys know their stuff. Currently buy a Captivate. I love this phone. Already rooted and Im to upgrade FroYo without fear because if it becomes a brick I know that here finds it solution. Good luck.
got to read
Yep, that's the key. Read, read, read, and then you will have to read some more! I'm new to the board also, and this is my first smartphone. I've spent the past month reading threads in the development section when I have the chance (which is not very often...) and there is still a LOT of reading and learning I need to do!
Don't forget to use the search, which might or might not help. Honestly the biggest help is to read all the posts in all the threads - which will take a while!!
Lot's of great help on this board. I'm pretty close to feeling up to speed enough to cook this thing without fear of bricking...
I would wait a while before you do anything like installing the JI6 Froyo ROM. From what I've read, you have more chance of bricking your Cappy during that process than by doing anything else.
BTW, by just rooting or unlocking your unit you have very little chance of bricking your phone. It's what you can do after you root your phone that can cause it to brick. lol
Like the above poster said; "READ, READ, READ" and then when you decide you want to do something, read some more. I've been reading these forums since before August 15 when I got my captivate, and I STILL haven't done anything like rooting because I'm staying "stock" until the official froyo update is released.
Thanks for the nice reply guys.. and yes, i will keep on reading through this forum..
btw, from what i understand, rooting will enable your phone to install android apps from worldwide market right? does it safe? i mean, i heard that someone bricked their phone while installing some apps..
If you are interested in side-loading apps, try the Android Sideload Wonder Machine (it's called something like that). It works well for me. I'm not sure if this is exactly what you are looking for, but it is useful to know.
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Thanks for the nice reply guys.. and yes, i will keep on reading through this forum..
btw, from what i understand, rooting will enable your phone to install android apps from worldwide market right? does it safe? i mean, i heard that someone bricked their phone while installing some apps..
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once you are rooted, you would still have to enable market access (for apps outside your att restricted market)
i would like to see how installing an app bricked a phone.....i call shens.
rooting is easy, and just by rooting your phone you wont brick it. you would actually have to do something to harm it. even then, its all recoverable via ODIN.
Sorry for a noob question.. but, what is JI6? ^_^
JI6 is the version of froyo (android 2.2). Go on the phone to settings-> about phone-> it's in the baseband version. Mine is I897UCJI6 (froyo).
My buddy just got a captivate from AT&T, I want to help him get 2.2. I have played with several 2.2 roms but I need advice for him? He wants flash so I want to help him out. He is not worried about bleeding edge or speed.
What would be the most stable 2.2 rom I should put on a nontechie's captivate?
Thanks
Prepare to be scolded for posting in the wrong section
Before you think about roms make sure your friend knows how to recovery from issues
There are several stable 2.2 roms to choose from and which is best is a matter of opinion, and comfort
Sent from me
I'm assuming you're too lazy to read through every single post, so I'll redirect to another site where you won't have to read through so much techno-jargon.
If you're not on the bleeding edge, then please do your research here: http://www.samsungcaptivateforum.com/custom-roms/ and look especially at the custom rom review, as people have clearly laid out the pros and cons of each ROM, and then come here to pick your ROM.
alton987 said:
My buddy just got a captivate from AT&T, I want to help him get 2.2. I have played with several 2.2 roms but I need advice for him? He wants flash so I want to help him out. He is not worried about bleeding edge or speed.
What would be the most stable 2.2 rom I should put on a nontechie's captivate?
Thanks
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Cezar's JPY if you want stock with some decent addon options
DesignGears's Perception 10 if you want everything to "just work" and smoothly
Darkyy's 7.8 (or 8.0 once that's ported) if you want a themed version of JPY
now: wrong section, /thread
I'm sure some people won't be too happy about this thread
Most of the JPX/JPY-based ROMs are fast and stable. I haven't tried many of them, but I find Darky's to be the fastest and most flash-looking, whereas I found Cezar's to have the best battery life. Also, after installing a ROM, you may want to experiment with different kernels for different performance, tweaks, and battery life. Once you choose and install a ROM, most people here will be happy to help you work out any issues you might have.
Also, take note that if the Captivate is batch 1008 through 1010 (you can look under the battery to find the batch number), you will NOT be able to Odin one-click or revert to JF6 stock using any method, and you'll be limited to only installing JH3-based or later ROMs once you've installed a 2.2 or 2.2.1 or later ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10309886&postcount=1469
I know that there is going to be hell for this thread, but I will give you my 2 cents.
Check this ROM out:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=890429
It is by far the best and most stable i have used to date.
quickly before I'm flamed for posting......my thoughts on everyone's complaint about posts being in the wrong place.....if you don't want n00bs posting in the developement section, then you need to remove the stuff they want. Post up comparison threads and "it's live" threads somewhere else. leave this place for developers. Make it so noone but developers have any idea what is going on. As long as this board is the place to come to for ROMs, you will continue to see posts like this. Or in a perfect world everyone would just flat out ignore any post in the wrong place.
I am now prepared for my whippin'......
I did a search per the forum rules prior to his post. So, I apologize in advance if this is a repeated post. Q: Where can I find the latest custom rom for captivate? I recently upgraded to the official Froyo 2.2 via Kies Mini and I am very disappointed with the outcome. I never knew what I had until I jump ship. If someone can steer me in the right direction, your time and consideration will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
If by latest you mean Android version wise. Alot of the ROMs use 2.2.1 (paragon, serendipity, etc.) Most the ROM pages tell you what version they are running and what its based off of. If you want something that's based off Captivate 2.2 then your going to have to use Cog 4.1. Just need to look.
"best" is so subjective...
It depends on user preference.
There are many good, stable ROMs available for this device. Your task is to try them out and find out which is "best" for you.
Shacho said:
I did a search per the forum rules prior to his post. So, I apologize in advance if this is a repeated post. Q: Where can I find the latest custom rom for captivate? I recently upgraded to the official Froyo 2.2 via Kies Mini and I am very disappointed with the outcome. I never knew what I had until I jump ship. If someone can steer me in the right direction, your time and consideration will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
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You can find the ROM's in the Captivate Android Development section. As far as which one is best? Well that is a question only you can answer. Each ROM/Kernel/Modem could work a little bit differently on your device than it will on mine or anyone else's. So as to which one's best? Flash it, run it for a while, if it isn't to your liking; try another. That is how most of us find one that we love.
If you haven't flashed a custom before, do a lot of research. Know what you are doing before you jump in. If you run into any problems you'll have an idea how to fix it. Read the threads(It can be a bit overwhelming) MOST of your answers will be there. Start here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884364
Good Luck and have fun.
By the way; did anyone tell you it's completely addicting?
'Best ROM'
I found that the 'Best' ROM is usually the one I'm currently on. Which has been, in no particular order: Cognition 2bx, Cognition 4, Perception 10.4 and Paragon 5.1. Each one is a bit different and takes time to play with them to understand exactly what is different.
Main thing is to educate yourself, so you can support yourself if things go haywire.
Have fun!
My favorite so far has been Cognition 3.04 but I about to try 4.1 with Launcher Pro. The Cognitions I have tried are really stable and not too much fancy stuff.
Have decided to go with Cognition 4.1 rom, correct me if I am wrong. I read somewhere that one would need Cognition 4.0 first and update to 4.1. If this is the case, can someone drop the link. Thanks.
In my own opinion I would say Serendipity or Firefly...but then again its a personal preference.
As stated in Replies there is no best rom just a best for you rom. Try them and find the one you like best.
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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gridironbear said:
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 :'-)
Hello all!
I have a problem.I want build my phone. Whats your tip for me ? Which kernel, romshould I use? I think about cmod. My bro using Mitra, but he has i9000 He couldnt help to me. I rode about SGS Tools, how to work it? Please link topics with howtos. I wanna to be advanced Help me step by step.
Cheers
aLkoo
Umm, the top of this page in bigger than normal redish brown font...
NEW CAPTIVATE USERS... that covers beginners too so read and enjoy
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=858765
Thank you for reply. I visited this topic, but i dont look in this what is the best rom, i'm curiosty whats your opinion.
Cheers
Dr. aLkoo said:
Thank you for reply. I visited this topic, but i dont look in this what is the best rom, i'm curiosty whats your opinion.
Cheers
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The beauty of it is there are many ROMS to chose from, and the captivate is pretty much unbrickable (trust me, I've screwed up about 20 times in the past month alone) and I've brought it back to a working phone every time, so try flashing one or two, see how you like it.
The reason you can't find any threads on " what the best rom is " is because the best rom doesn't exist. The features I find to suit my needs may not suit yours.
Do you want a 2.2 rom? There are many of those to choose from, all stable.
Maybe a 2.3 rom, the newest samsung leaks, a few different features from 2.2
Since you're a beginner I don't recommend flashing ICS , those are still in beta form, thats just a brick waiting to happen.
So, pick a rom and read what it offers, if it fits those needs flash it, play with it for a few days if you don't like it flash your second choose, but seriously. READ READ READ, watch some of the videos that accompany the rom before you do anything, thats the best advice I can give you.
Be sure to Read all of the "Sticky" Threads... they have this stuck to them... View attachment 843677
aww.W.T.F? said:
The reason you can't find any threads on " what the best rom is " is because the best rom doesn't exist. The features I find to suit my needs may not suit yours.
Do you want a 2.2 rom? There are many of those to choose from, all stable.
Maybe a 2.3 rom, the newest samsung leaks, a few different features from 2.2
Since you're a beginner I don't recommend flashing ICS , those are still in beta form, thats just a brick waiting to happen.
So, pick a rom and read what it offers, if it fits those needs flash it, play with it for a few days if you don't like it flash your second choose, but seriously. READ READ READ, watch some of the videos that accompany the rom before you do anything, thats the best advice I can give you.
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I updated my phone to 2.3 few days ago.My bro said those custom roms are better, faster, etc... CM7.1 is good choice ?
I've never flashed CM7 so I can't give you an evaluation on it, some like it, some don't.
Darkyrom
Try darkyrom. It's super easy to flash, gives great battery life and is smooth as butter. Just go to darkyrom.com and under the forum section, go to base roms and download the JVP base, extract it and run odin, the rest of instructions are all in the forum =)