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[Q] Installing themes on the Captivate

If this has been asked more than once, I apologize!
I got this phone couple days ago and I stumbled upon this forum to notice many different themes. I was wondering how you change it from the original Captivate theme to the themes the makers made here. Thanks

Are you rooted? Do you have a certain rom? Because you cant get a theme from developers until your rooted and have a Rom that the theme is for?
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Dupontrocks11 said:
Are you rooted? Do you have a certain rom? Because you cant get a theme from developers until your rooted and have a Rom that the theme is for?
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I am rooted (I think since I searched it up and did what the person told me) as for ROM, I'm not quite sure if I do.

yuhilicious said:
I am rooted (I think since I searched it up and did what the person told me) as for ROM, I'm not quite sure if I do.
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Here's an easy way to see if your rooted, go into your apps and see if you have an app called superuser. If you do, then you are rooted but if not then you are not. As for the rom I'm not sure as to what rom you have I'm not sure.
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Dupontrocks11 said:
Here's an easy way to see if your rooted, go into your apps and see if you have an app called superuser. If you do, then you are rooted but if not then you are not. As for the rom I'm not sure as to what rom you have I'm not sure.
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Oh, yes I'm rooted. I don't think I quite understand what you mean by rom ^^; Sorry. New to android.

yuhilicious said:
Oh, yes I'm rooted. I don't think I quite understand what you mean by rom ^^; Sorry. New to android.
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Don't worry about it haha we were all new once .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884364
Read this guide over, it will explain how to install a custom rom, which is basically ( in very simplified terms) just a new very advanced theme that replaces the old stock one that comes with the phone. That link can tell you everything you need to know. Just be REALLY careful! the first time I tried to install a new rom my phone got messed up and i couldn't use it for three days. But anyways, have fun and welcome to the site!

Dupontrocks11 said:
Don't worry about it haha we were all new once .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=884364
Read this guide over, it will explain how to install a custom rom, which is basically ( in very simplified terms) just a new very advanced theme that replaces the old stock one that comes with the phone. That link can tell you everything you need to know. Just be REALLY careful! the first time I tried to install a new rom my phone got messed up and i couldn't use it for three days. But anyways, have fun and welcome to the site!
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Thank you!

yuhilicious said:
Thank you!
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I suggest Phoenix as your ROM. Its very simple to use and has good speed and good battery life. It's the first rom I had .
Here's the link http://www.phoenix-hq.com/ to the site with the downloads from everything from the Rom to Themes for the Rom to wallpapers.
If you need anything else feel free to PM me.

CyanogenMod 7 for SGS GT-I9000 - TEST RELEASE. Is this working on Captivate?

anybody try it?
Look for it in CyanogenMod Forum.
I will flash this when i go back home.
Hernan

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=938180&page=4
not sure if that answers your question

Dev is not the place to ask.
Also afaik the current release does not have the orientation fix

I thought they were disallowing n00bs from posting in the dev section until they had 10 posts??
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kletiz said:
I thought they were disallowing n00bs from posting in the dev section until they had 10 posts??
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+1 I thought this as well....

kletiz said:
I thought they were disallowing n00bs from posting in the dev section until they had 10 posts??
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Isn't This the rom section?
I didn't know we had a dev section. (Again with my sarcasm....sorry)

I post it here cause i am a developer and i could help to DEVELOP the rom for Captivate.
I don´t have much posts but i am not a newbie in this forum.
Sorry for my mistake
Hernan

hernan598 said:
I post it here cause i am a developer and i could help to DEVELOP the rom for Captivate.
I don´t have much posts but i am not a newbie in this forum.
Sorry for my mistake
Hernan
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You made no mistake. The people in this forum are unforgiving. In my opinion you posted in the correct spot.

Sebring5 said:
You made no mistake. The people in this forum are unforgiving. In my opinion you posted in the correct spot.
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I agree you did no wrong.

mnjm9b said:
Isn't This the rom section?
I didn't know we had a dev section. (Again with my sarcasm....sorry)
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Can't you read this is Android DEVELOPMENT ?

I tried
I gave it a shot last night, but didnt work out :/ they are recruiting people to develop and port this to the Captivate, check the link:
http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/15169-sgh-i897-cm7-work-in-progress/

mnjm9b said:
Isn't This the rom section?
I didn't know we had a dev section. (Again with my sarcasm....sorry)
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I get your joke lol anyway it will run on the Captivate but without any changes to the Kernel it has some wrong settings like orientation and stuff. Also in general it's quite buggy and does not have all features working. The Devs working on it have made GREAT Progress but they only released this "test build" because someone built it from their source and released it before it was meant to be released.

ronii1123 said:
I gave it a shot last night, but didnt work out :/ they are recruiting people to develop and port this to the Captivate, check the link:
http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/15169-sgh-i897-cm7-work-in-progress/
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+1 if you're looking to develop for Cyanogen, go to the Cyanogen forums. It's the logical thing to do, correct?

comdei said:
Can't you read this is Android DEVELOPMENT ?
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can you not be a ****!! he's a dev!!

theprovidence said:
can you not be a ****!! he's a dev!!
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One, this forum is anything but a place to fight.
Two, if he so desires, he may be a **** to anyone he so pleases. Like I said earlier, if he's looking to develop for Cyanogen, he should be in the Cyanogen forums.

hernan598 said:
anybody try it?
Look for it in CyanogenMod Forum.
I will flash this when i go back home.
Hernan
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To answer your question it does work. Turn auto rotate off unless you want everything in landscape, use the speaker to listen to the phone, and set the notification ring tones to come through the speaker-just like with any other other I9000 rom whose kernel has not been reoriented for the Captivate. You also may need an external SD card for applications to function. On earlier versions this was a necessity but it may be different on the newer builds. You previously could not save anything to the internal SD card.

I installed it and got everything working using the JK4 modem, but I'm just using the stock kernel right now so Home and Search buttons don't work. Anyone who's reoriented the cm7 kernel mind posting it or pming me a link? Thanks.

I reoriented a kernel but I haven't compiled it yet. #cm7oncappy on freenide for more info

ytt3r said:
I reoriented a kernel but I haven't compiled it yet. #cm7oncappy on freenide for more info
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Looking forward to your compilation

And just as a reminder, there is a small bounty going for this as well. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=938071

Newbie guide for flashing Verizon Tab to CM7?

Never flashed before but I am rooted.
Is there a guide for installing CM7? I didn't see one (for CDMA).
Thanks!!

As far as I know, CM7 isn't available yet for CDMA tabs.

a) Wrong sub-forum
b) There is no CDMA version
c) Flashing CM7 even onto the GSM is NOT for newbies, stick with the Jxx series until there's a proper port.

knightnz said:
a) Wrong sub-forum
b) There is no CDMA version
c) Flashing CM7 even onto the GSM is NOT for newbies, stick with the Jxx series until there's a proper port.
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Ok, thanks. Could you tell me what Jxx series is?
Can I use Rom Manager?

Soundchasr said:
Ok, thanks. Could you tell me what Jxx series is?
Can I use Rom Manager?
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Stick to ROMs by Boushh
No

TheGrammarFreak said:
Stick to ROMs by Boushh
No
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Thanks. I'll search for them.
What the heck is that ROM manager good for then? I figured it would make everything stupid easy.

Soundchasr said:
Thanks. I'll search for them.
What the heck is that ROM manager good for then? I figured it would make everything stupid easy.
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It's good on devices that are supported by Koush, nothing more. Now let the thread die (given that I'm sure you have more questions about ROM manager, you are welcome to PM me, or open a thread in Q&A/general)

Just a random question. Im a newbie on the gtab. How do i do a nandroid backup on the gtab
Running 2.2 rooted with one click root.
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[Q] Circle Battery icon for CM 7 Final

I SEARCHED and tried a couple of mods and tweaks, but I kept getting boot loops. Its for the newest version of CM7 Final. If someone would be kind enough to point me in the right direction,it would be greatly appreciated.

Mobiono said:
I SEARCHED and tried a couple of mods and tweaks, but I kept getting boot loops. Its for the newest version of CM7 Final. If someone would be kind enough to point me in the right direction,it would be greatly appreciated.
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Here, this should work. I don't use CM7, so I wasn't able to test it. If you have any problems, just let me know.

808Bill said:
Here, this should work. I don't use CM7, so I wasn't able to test it. If you have any problems, just let me know.
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You could always use the uot for ALMOST any framework-res.apk
http://uot.dakra.lt/kitchen/
If there are any request then just wait for your turn.

kifno said:
You could always use the uot for ALMOST any framework-res.apk
http://uot.dakra.lt/kitchen/
If there are any request then just wait for your turn.
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I'm well aware of the uot kitchen, but I prefer to use apk manager. I've had mixed results with uot, and find apk manager to be easy to use. Also, I don't have to "wait for my turn."

Exactly! I didn't know how much the OP knew about apk manager so I didn't post instructions on how to theme the framework-res.apk to have a circle battery. But hey now the OP has two options

kifno said:
Exactly! I didn't know how much the OP knew about apk manager so I didn't post instructions on how to theme the framework-res.apk to have a circle battery. But hey now the OP has two options
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Since you had quoted me in your post, I assumed you were directing your reply to me. Perhaps if you had quoted the OP, your intent would have been more clear.

808Bill said:
Since you had quoted me in your post, I assumed you were directing your reply to me. Perhaps if you had quoted the OP, your intent would have been more clear.
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That is true 808bill. Well since his question is answered now I'll be leaving this thread, no need to spam it with off-topic post, I don't want to get into trouble. But nice talking with you though 808billl.
- Kifno

808Bill said:
I'm well aware of the uot kitchen, but I prefer to use apk manager. I've had mixed results with uot, and find apk manager to be easy to use. Also, I don't have to "wait for my turn."
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Hey, I had a similar question as the OP. I was wondering where I could find the circle battery mod for the latest aosp 2.3.3 GB ROM (4/29). Do you mind maybe posting a step by step tutorial on how to use APK manager to do this?

DividedByZero said:
Hey, I had a similar question as the OP. I was wondering where I could find the circle battery mod for the latest aosp 2.3.3 GB ROM (4/29). Do you mind maybe posting a step by step tutorial on how to use APK manager to do this?
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808bill posted that in the aospCMod thread, click on his name and all posts, find it Also, pfer10 put up a good tutorial of how to make the mod on the wiki www.romrepo.info/wiki - I've never done it, but I *think* that's where bill learned it?

Thanks! Unfortunately, it looks like I can't use it because I'm on a mac.

DividedByZero said:
Thanks! Unfortunately, it looks like I can't use it because I'm on a mac.
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Hmp then would you like me to teach you all I know about theming?

kifno said:
Hmp then would you like me to teach you all I know about theming?
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Sure. Why not?

[Q] Root?

There are some many different threads that it is confusing. I would just like to know the best way to root the Captivate so I can run Titanium backup. If someone would point me in the right direction I would appreciate. I am sure it has been anwered but it is hard to go through 100 pages per thread.
Thanks to anyone willing to help!
I am running stock Froyo 2.2 I897UCKB1 Kernel 2.6.32.9

Superoneclick.

Thanks! It is still confusing. The Superoneclick thread is over 500 pages long. What is the most recent version that will work on my phone? Good directions too!

LBCaptivate said:
Thanks! It is still confusing. The Superoneclick thread is over 500 pages long. What is the most recent version that will work on my phone? Good directions too!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=8532790&postcount=1
use newest version and is very simple read this post
oh yeah and there is this also
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=9109591&postcount=1

Thanks! Is one method any better than the other?

LBCaptivate said:
Thanks! Is one method any better than the other?
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your welcome...its a matter of preference..just read witch one u feel is better for u.they both get u the same result

Are there any known issues with build date
1012?

LBCaptivate said:
Are there any known issues with build date
1012?
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None that I am Aware of