[Q]Cyanogenmod 7.1 - Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

should i install a froyo rom before i flash cyanogenmod 7.1???

No, cm 7.1 works better when your install base is Samsung gingerbread because of the bootloaders.
P.S. you don't need to create a topic when there is already thread for Q&A regarding CM7
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1067074

okay i tried to install it on jvs 2.3.5 now the phone shows cyanogenmod icon and keeps rebooting :S

Known issue. Flash it again from recovery and it should work.
Dont forget to clear dalvik cache.

thanks a lot m8

soudy1994 said:
thanks a lot m8
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Lemme know how it runs, and if you've tried other custom roms and how it fairs against them please
Thanks

Talon26 said:
Lemme know how it runs, and if you've tried other custom roms and how it fairs against them please
Thanks
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It runs great, of course.
CyanogenMod is by far my favourite ROM. I highly suggest it if you're a fan of power and awesomeness.

nrg said:
No, cm 7.1 works better when your install base is Samsung gingerbread because of the bootloaders.
P.S. you don't need to create a topic when there is already thread for Q&A regarding CM7
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1067074
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The very same thread u're referring to says one needs to running rooted Eclair/Froyo Bootloader.
My question is, Do i really need to Downgrade to Froyo if I'm already on stock Gingerbread?
and also, How would we know if Gingerbread bootloader becomes "safe" in future, if ever?

Silver-Hawk said:
The very same thread u're referring to says one needs to running rooted Eclair/Froyo Bootloader.
My question is, Do i really need to Downgrade to Froyo if I'm already on stock Gingerbread?
and also, How would we know if Gingerbread bootloader becomes "safe" in future, if ever?
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No need to downgrade, GB bootloaders are safe.
In the early(er) CM7 days Froyo bootloaders were needed for CM, for the last couple of months both bootloaders are supported, and GB bootloaders are preferred because of lower batt drain.
If needed you can always go back to Froyo bootloaders using Odinn/Heimdall.
Cheerz

SjoerdvN said:
No need to downgrade, GB bootloaders are safe.
Cheerz
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Thanks for clarifying.
but, just to be sure, can you give me some link to any source that says this? every thread i could find tells you to downgrade first...

Silver-Hawk said:
Thanks for clarifying.
but, just to be sure, can you give me some link to any source that says this? every thread i could find tells you to downgrade first...
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Can't find a source stating this, but i'm running CM7 with GB Bootloaders. Only risk you were running installing CM7 on GB was that your external SD-Card wouldn't be recognized, and there was a Loadscreen glitch when the phone booted.
Those issues was fixed a couple months ago, so there is no problem flashing CM7 over GB Bootloaders.

Silver-Hawk said:
Thanks for clarifying.
but, just to be sure, can you give me some link to any source that says this? every thread i could find tells you to downgrade first...
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Here you go ..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1101534
Have fun flashing

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Which CM7 Rom should i flash?

Hi all
I'm interested in trying out cyonagenmod, but i have no idea which rom to flash.
I thought i would just try the latest nightly build, found here -
http://download.cyanogenmod.com/?type=nightly&device=galaxysmtd
but then found this -
http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/24052-cyanogenmod-7-for-the-samsung-galaxy-s-v710-rc1-26-june-2011/
Which looks almost more official, like it might be more stable, but i have no idea. there is no description on how it differs to a nightly rom.
Which one should i try? Hope you can help.
You should flash the latest nightly, but remember the Nightly #82, need a Gingerbread Bootloader to the best work
Dfolt said:
You should flash the latest nightly
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thanks mate!
Dfolt said:
but remember the Nightly #82, need a Gingerbread Bootloader to the best work
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So i just need any gingerbread rom flashed before flashing cm7 right?
Yeah, that's what we wanted to say ...
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ashatron said:
thanks mate!
So i just need any gingerbread rom flashed before flashing cm7 right?
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Not just any ROM, it must include the bootloader. that means the PDA-file (.tar or .tar.md5) must contain boot.bin and Sbl.bin
check the ones marked with Sbl here
I prefer this thread with bootloaders flashable to odin.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16374373&postcount=70
You putting your bootloader in PDA, dont tick re-partition
I want to try CM7 too but don't know whether Traditional Chinese can be displayed and edit successfully?
cm is a very nice an diff rom....i was very happy wen i flashd it,so many choices an tweaks..very smooth an fine tuned..but also download the google addon package...the site has faq so u can search ur doubt an well..cheeerz
Thanks everyone! really appreciate it!
Dfolt said:
I prefer this thread with bootloaders flashable to odin.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=16374373&postcount=70
You putting your bootloader in PDA, dont tick re-partition
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Ahh thats easy!! thanks dude!!
Just select PDA in ODIN and select the tar file! BOOOM! done it already thanks!
Wow, its all up and running very nicely, very fast!!
Any other extras i should know about?
What kernel should i use?
is CM7 ext4 by default?
Also ive noticed some stuttery video playback, is this common with CM7?
Thanks all!
ashatron said:
Wow, its all up and running very nicely, very fast!!
Any other extras i should know about?
What kernel should i use?
is CM7 ext4 by default?
Also ive noticed some stuttery video playback, is this common with CM7?
Thanks all!
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cm7 runs the yaffs filesystem...no need for lag fix, and the 720 video is a known problem, try the miui camera app, it improves it but still isnt perfect, find it over at the cm7 nightly thread
Dfolt said:
You should flash the latest nightly, but remember the Nightly #82, need a Gingerbread Bootloader to the best work
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Why doesn't it come with the gingerbread bootloader? Just wondering (am I asking a wrong question?)
You mean, why cm7 dont have in build bootloader? I dont know, i just flash gb bootloader for peace, and its all, and working great
Dfolt said:
You mean, why cm7 dont have in build bootloader? I dont know, i just flash gb bootloader for peace, and its all, and working great
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I installed http://dl.darkirc.info/public/talon/TalonDEV-0.4.3-I9000-CWM3.zip successfully - is that the same thing? bootloader = kernel?
The 3 button mode does not still get me in to CWM. Could anybody please help on how to get to CWM? Thanks.
what? Bootloader isnt kernel oO, and that kernel is for Samsung custom rom's no for CM7 oO

[Q] Noob bootloader question. Help

I'm on cm7.1, and i was thinkig to flash http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1398223 (Team ICSSGS RC4.2)
But i says i must have the gingerbread bootloaders. What is a bootloader? Do I already have it? If I don't, how do I install it?
Thanks!
You already have gingerbread bootloaders.
And how do you know that, and what's bootloader for?
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You already have gingerbread bootloaders.
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And how do you know that, and what's bootloader for? That means that I can flash that rom? Thanks
CM7 is a customisation based on gingerbread .A bootloader is code that is executed before any Operating System starts to run.Every Android phone has a bootloader that instructs the operating system kernel to boot normally and every manufacturer has their own version of bootloader specific for the hardware present in it’s environment.
Yes you will be able to flash your chosen rom.
You will also need Nexus drivers installed on your computer after flashing.
thank you, aaaaaaaaaaaand could i go back to cm7 rom again?
imgibby123 said:
CM7 is a customisation based on gingerbread .A bootloader is code that is executed before any Operating System starts to run.Every Android phone has a bootloader that instructs the operating system kernel to boot normally and every manufacturer has their own version of bootloader specific for the hardware present in it’s environment.
Yes you will be able to flash your chosen rom.
You will also need Nexus drivers installed on your computer after flashing.
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thank you, aaaaaaaaaaaand could i go back to cm7 rom again?
pixelexip said:
thank you, aaaaaaaaaaaand could i go back to cm7 rom again?
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as far as i know you will need to use odin to flash the stock rom and the the cm7...
a friend of mine tried to go back from ICS to cm7 by nandroid (was too lazy to use odin) and bricked his phone even the download mode didn't work for him...
he needed to use the USB jack to get in to the download mode again...
Yeah like Mich says its always better to go back to a stock rom before going custom. I am using team hacksung (cm9 beta)and it says to flash back to cm7 you just flash rom twice.
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Ok, but..
imgibby123 said:
Yeah like Mich says its always better to go back to a stock rom before going custom. I am using team hacksung (cm9 beta)and it says to flash back to cm7 you just flash rom twice.
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So you say it wold be better to go back to stock before flashing again to cm7. Why? And wich bootloader do I have now that i flashed from cm7 to teamsgsics?
Thank you so much
pixelexip said:
So you say it wold be better to go back to stock before flashing again to cm7. Why?
because cm7 requires froyo or gingerbread bootloaders(like i said above it is built around gingerbread)
you now have a rom that is built around ics.
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ok, but..
imgibby123 said:
pixelexip said:
So you say it wold be better to go back to stock before flashing again to cm7. Why?
because cm7 requires froyo or gingerbread bootloaders(like i said above it is built around gingerbread)
you now have a rom that is built around ics.
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Yes, ok, So now i can flash to other ICS roms, but not to GB or froyo(etc) based ROMs. In case i'd like to flash back to froyo or gingerbread based rom, I'd have to use Odin(do you know any tutorial for that?), flash a stock rom, root it, and install-it by CWM recovery (would ODIN delete the CMM recovery?).
CAN I?
Thanks, I hope we help other people with the same questions.
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Yes you need Odin to flash back to stock,just search you tube for many detailed tutorials.
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Baaaaaah!!!
imgibby123 said:
Yes you need Odin to flash back to stock,just search you tube for many detailed tutorials.
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Ive been seeking without results and i know its easy.
How do i install a kernel (semaphore ics)?! Do i have to rename it?
Odin and Stock roms
Google Odin 1.83 and download it along with your stock Rom from sammobile.com then follow the Instructions on that site to reinstall stock from and bootloaders . Its very easy took me 20minutes the first time and now I can do it during the break in the Simpson lol

[Q] Getting my Note tomorrow! A few questions.

Hello lovely XDA users. Just wanted to ask a few questions about the Note. Im used to Nexus devices and the unlocking and rooting process is usually straight forward, reading up on the Note I got a bit confused lol. So how do you root it? I have read about the ICS leaks bricking phones so I will stick to GB for now, can anyone recommend a good GB ROM? Would like stock Android if possible. One more question, apart from rooting how do you get CWM Recovery on it? Thanks for your help people and I'm really looking forward to getting the Note.
There's a thread in the dev section with pre-rooted firmwares. You can flash any of these with PC Odin and you're rooted. I suggest you flash the European Open or UK version of XXLC1.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
If you want to get CWM Recovery as well you need to flash the CF-Kernel for the version of the rom you flashed. So if you flashed XXLC1 you need the CF-Kernel for version LC1.
Scroll to the bottom of this post and download the file for the correct version: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18978158&postcount=1
Extract that file, double click the alread-rooted.bat file and it will push all the necessary files to the Note. Once it's done your phone will reboot and you can use CWM Recovery (hold power+home+volume up untill Samsung logo pops up) to flash any rom you like.
bioweb said:
There's a thread in the dev section with pre-rooted firmwares. You can flash any of these with PC Odin and you're rooted. I suggest you flash the European Open or UK version of XXLC1.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
If you want to get CWM Recovery as well you need to flash the CF-Kernel for the version of the rom you flashed. So if you flashed XXLC1 you need the CF-Kernel for version LC1.
Scroll to the bottom of this post and download the file for the correct version: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=18978158&postcount=1
Extract that file, double click the alread-rooted.bat file and it will push all the necessary files to the Note. Once it's done your phone will reboot and you can use CWM Recovery (hold power+home+volume up untill Samsung logo pops up) to flash any rom you like.
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Explained like a pro, Thank you very much. Any GB ROM you would recommend? Preferably with Stock Android although I'm guessing you can't use the S Pen apps? Might stick to Stock Touchwiz ROM although I hate it. Any kernel to recommend with a Stock ROM? Thanks for your help.
All the custom GB roms fully support the s-pen because they're all based on official Samsung firmwares, I'm not aware of any custom rom with stock Android UI at the moment. You can always use a custom launcher to at least get rid of TouchWiz. I'm using CheckRomHD V6 and installed NemusLauncher at the moment and I like it a lot. RocketRom V23 is a very nice rom as well though it's a bit of a hassle to flash as you first need to flash V22, do a wipe and then flash V23.
You can even combine custom roms and custom kernels. If you want to be able to overclock as well you can flash for example CheckRom and then flash the AbyssNote 4.2 or FM Kernel 2.0 in CWM Recovery. Or if you go for speed and good battery life you can flash SpeedMod Kernel 2-11.
Basically it's all up to you. Read the threads about the custom roms, choose a few with features you like and just try them for a while. Just keep in mind that there is a slight chance you end up in a boot loop (usually solved by doing a data/cache/Dalvik wipe in recovery) or soft-bricking and you have to start all over by flashing a pre-rooted kernel and CF-Root again, but this applies to any custom rom on any phone.
You said them firmwares are pre-rooted but on the thread it say's they are not directly rootable. ???
Oh, haha, sorry man, posted the wrong link. Here's the right one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1535025
I am using an ICS ROM.. No bricking here.
sent from a 96gb N7000
bioweb said:
Oh, haha, sorry man, posted the wrong link. Here's the right one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1535025
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Thank you, now I can sleep easy! Can't wait to get my hands on it lol. Am definitely trying that ROM you mentioned. Thanks for all your help.
pachi72 said:
I am using an ICS ROM.. No bricking here.
sent from a 96gb N7000
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Don't wanna take the risk. I will just wait it out for a bit.
benrees21 said:
Thank you, now I can sleep easy! Can't wait to get my hands on it lol. Am definitely trying that ROM you mentioned. Thanks for all your help.
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No problem at all mate, welcome to the wonderful world of the Note
So much positivity on this thread... Awesome. Btw I recommend official cm9..It's safe and won't brick your device.. And is amazing. Slap reloaded cm9 on top and you're golden.
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as long you have international note, you can use any roms
octavian90 said:
So much positivity on this thread... Awesome. Btw I recommend official cm9..It's safe and won't brick your device.. And is amazing. Slap reloaded cm9 on top and you're golden.
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Where is this ROM? Sounds good. Any Kernel you recommend with it or just the standard one that's with it? Can you OC with normal kernel?
benrees21 said:
Would like stock Android if possible.
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Does this mean that you want all the stuff that comes initially with your Note?
If yes, then CM9 probably is not the right thing for you. It is devoid of all the
Samsung crapware, plus you don't get native S-Pen Samsung support. This
means no SMemo and similar stuff; you have to use different apps from the
Market instead.
OTOH, if you want a lean, smooth and fast Rom, and are not afraid to do some
tinkering, then CM9 would be ideal for you.
benrees21 said:
Where is this ROM? Sounds good. Any Kernel you recommend with it or just the standard one that's with it? Can you OC with normal kernel?
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1. CM9 is here.
2. No optional kernels for now, because it contains the only safe ICS kernel ATM
3. No OC either, but you won't be needing it - the kernel is very fast as it is. In
fact, I keep mine at 1.2Ghz. It feels just as quick, and it's somewhat easier on
the battery.
Ok, I flashed a stock GB ROM through odin and I have run the bat file and installed the CF kernel and CWM. How do I flash CM9 and where do I find Reloaded CM9? Thanks you lovely people
Aw, our little boy took his first steps
bioweb said:
Aw, our little boy took his first steps
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Hahaha. Just need to find this Reloaded CM9 and I'm done.
All done. Was too easy lol. I'm just formatting my SD card to put all my music on, Anyone know of a good place for some Galaxy Note sized HD wallpapers? Thanks.
benrees21 said:
All done. Was too easy lol. I'm just formatting my SD card to put all my music on, Anyone know of a good place for some Galaxy Note sized HD wallpapers? Thanks.
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Go to Play (or Market) and search for PicSpeed app, you won't be disappointed.
chasmodo said:
Go to Play (or Market) and search for PicSpeed app, you won't be disappointed.
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Love it. Thanks. When is the official ICS supposed to be released?
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jrdnkasparek said:
so i bought a optimus black and its running CM7 and i want to install CM10. Can i just copy CM10 to the SD card and recovery install? i know, i know this is a NOOB question but i want to make sure i do this right so i dont brick it.
thanks guys
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Yes, you are right but don't forget to flash the Gapps for JB too.
Edvin73 said:
Yes, you are right but don't forget to flash the Gapps for JB too.
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okay do i install those in recovery before i install CM10? or what? never had to manually install google apps
jrdnkasparek said:
okay do i install those in recovery before i install CM10? or what? never had to manually install google apps
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First go to recovery, do the three classic wipes (data/cache/dalwik) and flash the cm10 and right after it flash the Gapps for JB 4.1.2(for cm10.1 - JB 4.2.1).Download the Gapps fromhttp://goo.im/gapps/ (http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip).
ok so i have to wipe everything before i install CM10 or can i just update from CM7? also my phone is unlocked will that affect that at all?
sorry i am like a complete noob for flashing ROMs and Gapps. i have a very basic understanding of it
jrdnkasparek said:
ok so i have to wipe everything before i install CM10 or can i just update from CM7? also my phone is unlocked will that affect that at all?
sorry i am like a complete noob for flashing ROMs and Gapps. i have a very basic understanding of it
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Yes, you are.A noob, I mean. So I would recommend you to read Nooby's "The big noob how to".You will find all your answers there.
You need a rooted phone for having a recovery or as you say "unlocked" and no, you can't upgrade from cm7 to 10 because one is GB and other is JB.Read first, take your time and learn what are the pros and cons of a certain custom rom.CM10 has a lot of bugs, CM10.1 even more.You have already an official ICS or a very good custom ICS build from Huexxx called IZS.Absorb some knowledge first and don't rush because you will do a lot of crap to yourself this way.
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Yes, you are.A noob, I mean. So I would recommend you to read Nooby's "The big noob how to".You will find all your answers there.
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eh i read it but it never really gave me a straight answer.
can i do that or not? should i just use goo manager? do i have to do factory reset? or just wipe?
Edited my last post.
Edvin73 said:
Yes, you are.A noob, I mean. So I would recommend you to read Nooby's "The big noob how to".You will find all your answers there.
You need a rooted phone for having a recovery or as you say "unlocked" and no, you can't upgrade from cm7 to 10 because one is GB and other is JB.Read first, take your time and learn what are the pros and cons of a certain custom rom.CM10 has a lot of bugs, CM10.1 even more.You have already an official ICS or a very good custom ICS build from Huexxx called IZS.Absorb some knowledge first and don't rush because you will do a lot of crap to yourself this way.
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ok so i do wipe everything including factory reset? i simply ask because last time i did that to my last phone it unrooted it and practically bricked it

How root/new ROM

Hello,
I am a complete noob and need help figuring out how to do this, I have a kindle fire that i set up with the pure android 4.2 ROM, and was wondeing how i could do this with my captivate, and is there any way i can use this on AT&T without a data plan.
By the way the captivate is running the way it comes form at&t .
Click the link below and read (to get the idea), then read again (to understand what you are doing), then do exactly what it says (to get what you want). Start with CyanogenMod Stable 10.1.2, it's the most popular custom ROM (may change it later to whatever you want 4.2.2 based). Don't flash Android 4.3 beta ROMs as your first custom ROM. You need to download Google Apps too, version for 4.2.2 ROMs. Don't forget to backup your data before upgrading. Good luck!
Idiot-Proof All-in-one Guide to Making Your Samsung Captivate Awesome
Val D. said:
Click the link below and read (to get the idea), then read again (to understand what you are doing), then do exactly what it says (to get what you want). Start with CyanogenMod Stable 10.1.2, it's the most popular custom ROM (may change it later to whatever you want 4.2.2 based). Don't flash Android 4.3 beta ROMs as your first custom ROM. You need to download Google Apps too, version for 4.2.2 ROMs. Don't forget to backup your data before upgrading. Good luck!
Idiot-Proof All-in-one Guide to Making Your Samsung Captivate Awesome
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Can i use the odin application i use for my galaxy player?
Val D. said:
Click the link below and read (to get the idea), then read again (to understand what you are doing), then do exactly what it says (to get what you want). Start with CyanogenMod Stable 10.1.2, it's the most popular custom ROM (may change it later to whatever you want 4.2.2 based). Don't flash Android 4.3 beta ROMs as your first custom ROM. You need to download Google Apps too, version for 4.2.2 ROMs. Don't forget to backup your data before upgrading. Good luck!
Idiot-Proof All-in-one Guide to Making Your Samsung Captivate Awesome
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superoneclick wont work
Snakeman709 said:
superoneclick wont work
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You're in the wrong sub-forum, this is for the samsung captivate.
BWolf56 said:
You're in the wrong sub-forum, this is for the samsung captivate.
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I am talking about the captivate
Snakeman709 said:
I am talking about the captivate
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Oh sorry, read it wrong.
Superoneclick won't work on anything higher than GB.
That being said, you don't need it to root your device.
BWolf56 said:
Oh sorry, read it wrong.
Superoneclick won't work on anything higher than GB.
That being said, you don't need it to root your device.
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it is running froyo, and i just want it to run jelly bean, ive been trying for hours and would like some help, not trying to sound rude
Snakeman709 said:
it is running froyo, and i just want it to run jelly bean, ive been trying for hours and would like some help, not trying to sound rude
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No offense taken.
Here, follow this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350266
P.S.: You don't need to root to go up to JB.
BWolf56 said:
No offense taken.
Here, follow this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350266
P.S.: You don't need to root to go up to JB.
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Thank you so much, its been working great!
UPDATE bootooping into CWM
wiped and reinstalled, still goes to cwm
Snakeman709 said:
Thank you so much, its been working great!
UPDATE bootooping into CWM
wiped and reinstalled, still goes to cwm
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reflash without wiping. You gotta flash twice in a row when you make the jump to JB.

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