Ok, so I need Custome Kernel on my 11w44 manufacture date. I read that if I will try to flash, it may hard brick my xperia x8. But also i found that there is a way to flash it. I am little confused. So could you please explain me all of these things?
Nooo, u can't flash custom kernel for ur phone!!! Anyways where u know u can flash it??
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Ok, so I need Custome Kernel on my 11w44 manufacture date. I read that if I will try to flash, it may hard brick my xperia x8. But also i found that there is a way to flash it. I am little confused. So could you please explain me all of these things?
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dont do it mate, you have 11w44 and upon flashing a custom kernel you need to have an unlocked bootloader which is very risky to do and it is not advisable to do so, stick with stock kernel and stock ROMs
Unlock your bootloader with setool. Do not ask how, setool requires special hardware, so this is a paid method. If you try to unlock your bootloader with the free method, the result will be a hard brick what also need setool to resurrect the phone, so do not try it.
Search for a service or a person who have setool in your city/country.
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Ah... I guess I will stick with stock kernel. Thanks anyway . (Pressed thanks for all of you )
mine is 11w48 and i also searched and googled a lot but no satisfying result. it is very risky to do so. i am satisfied with my stock kernel. try to do the same as me . trying to unlock your bootloader may result in not having any x8 anymore of course as I know there are ways to un-brick it later but...
...it is expensive
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Sorry for hijacking the thread, but my dad wants this phone, and it will more than likely be newer than 11w29( I think that was the last unlockable one) and I was wondering, what's a good rom that can be used on stock, that doesn't need to be for gaming, multitasking or whatever WE would do, but what a 47 year old man does, like making calls, text..really basic stuff, but I don't want to keep on Eclair, and as I read, ICS and JB can ONLy be flashed on unlocked bootloaders, right? Is there any hope to have this phone unlocked further than 11w29?
hopefully you get a phone with 11w28 and down date, but the chances are really small. since your dad is going to use it, i believe stability is the most important? if you don't want to stay on eclair (which is good if you're okay with no app2sd feature), i'd recommend a froyo rom. which one really is up to you. just check the ones on the dev threads.
Yeah, stability is the most important, it's not like he'll want to play games haha. Would a GB rom be okay? I saw there's a Gingerdx rom that seems stable enough. Thanks!
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Yeah, stability is the most important, it's not like he'll want to play games haha. Would a GB rom be okay? I saw there's a Gingerdx rom that seems stable enough. Thanks!
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yes. if you're going to go gb, gdx is a great choice.
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Hello sony ericsson X8/W8 users! I not newbie here on xda, but is new on your X8 thread. I have a new SE W8 which was given to me by my mom.. Now i was looking for a w8 thread here on xda but only led me to X8. i know X8 and W8 are close to being perfectly the same though there are a few things inside the phone also a better sound system on W8 which i researched the day i got it.
Now for my question: can you flash X8 stock roms, croms, fix, mods etc? Or they have their own Just like my first phone sgs i9003. It may look exactly like the i9000 but they have diff. stuff inside them which would brick the phone if you tried flashing i9000 roms on i9003 (happened to me on the first week i got the phone ...)
if you're kind enough, please help me with links for roms/mods specifed for w8
I am pretty confused with the x8 and w8 stuff... they should make a separate thread.... Sorry for those who might get annoyed with this post or sumthing. and thanks in advance for those who could help me with this
U can flash all the croms of x8 to w8.... with no hesitation...m using w8 only n i hve flshed gdx v24 n it works smoothly....
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Here are 2 types of bricks :
1.Soft Brick - Reparable , SEUS , Flashtool
2.Hard Brick - Nonreparable , phone dead .
If you want to flash a custom kernel u need first to unlock bootloader , very dangerous , it leads to hard brick.
The custom kernels have recovery buildin so from there u can flash ROMs.
About Root , use Superoneclick , use search button
Best Combos are , MiniCM7 +nAa Kernel and GingerDX + Alfs.
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soccerb4u said:
U can flash all the croms of x8 to w8.... with no hesitation...m using w8 only n i hve flshed gdx v24 n it works smoothly....
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Thanks my friend. ill try flashing roms on my w8 as soon as i get my laptop next week. so for now i will continue flashing croms on my galaxy s... thanks for refreshing my mind. ill thank you for that.
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Here are 2 types of bricks :
1.Soft Brick - Reparable , SEUS , Flashtool
2.Hard Brick - Nonreparable , phone dead .
If you want to flash a custom kernel u need first to unlock bootloader , very dangerous , it leads to hard brick.
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I would like to know why you people scary new users and make such a big deal of unlocking bootloader when its so damn simple!? 90% people successfully unlock bootloader if they follow the instruction and respect requirements, ok!?
this is tutorial if you wanna unlock it
w8/x8 is not different phone just changed some apps and ui! so dont worry u can flash everything what you want on your w8 from this forum!
and take a look in the list of roms, kernel... more or less everything you need for your phone!
hope it was helpful and make your start easy as possible!!!
I agree with u damir87....i have seen people scarying the newbie...about bootloader unlocking n custom kernel...infact this are so simple.....
Just follow the instructions properly.....
Well damir87 i had unlocked my bootloader but had issues with my sim network....i was not getting the network coverage....wat can be the issue...???
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CosminAdriaan said:
Here are 2 types of bricks :
1.Soft Brick - Reparable , SEUS , Flashtool
2.Hard Brick - Nonreparable , phone dead .
If you want to flash a custom kernel u need first to unlock bootloader , very dangerous , it leads to hard brick.
The custom kernels have recovery buildin so from there u can flash ROMs.
About Root , use Superoneclick , use search button
Best Combos are , MiniCM7 +nAa Kernel and GingerDX + Alfs.
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yes i know about the hard /soft bricking.. And thanks for telling me about unlocking bootloaders i'd might brick the phone without knowing i need to unlock it.... +1 for you!
damir87 said:
I would like to know why you people scary new users and make such a big deal of unlocking bootloader when its so damn simple!? 90% people successfully unlock bootloader if they follow the instruction and respect requirements, ok!?
this is tutorial if you wanna unlock it
w8/x8 is not different phone just changed some apps and ui! so dont worry u can flash everything what you want on your w8 from this forum!
and take a look in the list of roms, kernel... more or less everything you need for your phone!
hope it was helpful and make your start easy as possible!!!
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Thanks for the link man. Wow rooting and customizing here takes a little more time on w8/x8... With bootloaders to be unlocked.... On the galaxy s all you need is to flash a kernel using odin. The kernel automatically unlocks the bootloader and of course rooting the phone. also installs cwm superuser and other root stuff... Although rooting here on w8 is easier by using superoneclick right?
About the bricking thing, its ok ive experienced bricking before with i9003. Hard bricked twice, but got lucky that the customer service never suspected it was rooted. Soft bricked before when odin was not responding...
Thanks for your knowlege damir, now i am well prepared with your link so when my laptop arrives i can start instanly! +1 for you on your thanks meter!
Since im in a good mood im giving +1 for those who helped me lol.
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Well damir87 i had unlocked my bootloader but had issues with my sim network....i was not getting the network coverage....wat can be the issue...???
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If the simlock certificate specified is NOT RECOGNIZED SIMLOCK CERTIFICATE, you can't unlock the bootloader of your phone. If you try, radio capability of your phone will be disabled!
Wahaha123 said:
Although rooting here on w8 is easier by using superoneclick right?
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yes, only one click and your phone is ready for all the greatness of our devs!!!
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Hi,
I am using W8 and i have unlocked my bootloader and currently running with custom kernel and custom ROM (ICS). Before you unlock your bootloader u please chk the number on the Phone just below the battery something like 11W27 ( this is mine) if it above 29 its not advisable to unlock the bootloader, your phone might be bricked. However you can use GingerDX on Stock kernel.. hope this helps
Thank you for the info....mine is 11w34 ...hard luck for me....
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ghost9685 said:
Hi,
I am using W8 and i have unlocked my bootloader and currently running with custom kernel and custom ROM (ICS). Before you unlock your bootloader u please chk the number on the Phone just below the battery something like 11W27 ( this is mine) if it above 29 its not advisable to unlock the bootloader, your phone might be bricked. However you can use GingerDX on Stock kernel.. hope this helps
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Aww. 11w48. But why/how will this brick the phone with bootloader unlocking? And is it soft bricked or hard..
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Hard brick...sony implemented some security **** after 11w29
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CosminAdriaan said:
Hard brick...sony implemented some security **** after 11w29
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Yes. You are right. Ive done some searching about this and learned that sony noticed that there were lots of hard brickings occurring in this phone unit. So sony had some part of the phone that starts with "Q" (i forgot the name) that holds the security stuff to make this "security hole" (or the "security ****") where bricks the phone whenever someone tries to unlock the bootloader... Thats what i understood... It can still be unlocked though you'll need someone good in hacking, and modding that could bypass the security hole thing and stuff a in the end unlocking the bootloaders.. It'll be tough work...
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there's so many ROM that i can't falsh it on my phone due to kernel and i think to flash kernel u have to unlock bootloader. and manufacture of my phone doesn't support unlock coz will make a hard brick . for instance i want to flash prime hd8 i tried but it coz a soft brick>>>>>???? what to do
You can't do anything about it, unfortunately.
If your phones manufacturing date is newer than 11W29, then don't unlock your bootloader.
However, you can still use ROMs such as GingerDX, PrimeHD (Stock Kernel Version) and ROMs that work with Stock Kernel!
Search, and enjoy!
can people not read stickies these days??? I'm starting to miss my ZTE blade and modaco forums....
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Oh my....double thread!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1646311
Please try to form sentences . In English . I barely understand what is your probl.
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I want to go back to stock rom using SEUS but I'm afraid having an unlocked bootloader will brick my phone. Can I just use it or do I have to re-lock?
no you will not have a brick, if you want to relock it, relock it, if you want to leave it as it is, leave it as it is, but theres no chance you will have brick using seus
if you want my advice leave it as it is, soon you may want kernels again
Thanks! I'll probably be getting a new one soon and I want to give the x8 to my brother clean.
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Thanks! I'll probably be getting a new one soon and I want to give the x8 to my brother clean.
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ok then,but with or without unlocked bootloader with the stock kernel and rom its the same "clean"....
what do you plan to buy? having anything in mind?
I'm aiming for a S3.
Stock ROM is very slow.. outdated one.. you install htx miui or gdx for yr bro.. he will like it
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I would like to update my xperia 8 e15a to 2.2 (or whatever is the latest firmware) but I dont know how.
Do I need to be rooted? what are the risks? because I rather not deal with these kind of stuff... Sony PC companian doesn't show any updates but there are...
Thanks.
Hi there..
Your phone needs to be rooted and recovery installed on it so as to install gingerbread or froyo on it..
It would be better if you search YouTube for detailed video instructions..
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Bei60 said:
I would like to update my xperia 8 e15a to 2.2 (or whatever is the latest firmware) but I dont know how.
Do I need to be rooted? what are the risks? because I rather not deal with these kind of stuff... Sony PC companian doesn't show any updates but there are...
Thanks.
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Sony haven't released a Froyo 2.2 version for X8, so the only way, as dagger said is:
Root.
Recovery.
Custom ROM.
Bootloader (Not really safe).
Custom Kernel (Requires unlocked Bootloader).
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SEARCH & READ BEFORE POSTING
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Read the general and QA section thoroughly. You'll get what you want. Root, Bl.etc.
Bei60 said:
I would like to update my xperia 8 e15a to 2.2 (or whatever is the latest firmware) but I dont know how.
Do I need to be rooted? what are the risks? because I rather not deal with these kind of stuff... Sony PC companian doesn't show any updates but there are...
Thanks.
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2.1 is the latest firmware for Xperia X8. No more official updates for our little phone. If you want to upgrade, you have to use the unofficial ROMs (custom ROMs) developed by the good guys here at XDA. Note that this voids warranty if you by any chance still have it.
In short, Mistev provided you with all of the steps. Everything you do with the phone is relatively safe (and by this I mean you can always return it to the original state if something bad happens), except playing around with the kernel and bootloader. Do not attempt to unlock bootloader yet if you're new to this.
At the moment, you can upgrade all the way up to 4.1. However, I recommend either 2.2 or 2.3. In my opinion, 4.1 is for show-offs The lack of resources make it sort of impractical, but it's nice to see it can be done.
Now, off to the search engine to find tutorials on how to do each of the steps. It should take you only a few hours to set up a new system. An experienced user could do it in, like, 10-15 minutes.
Have fun
hi friends i have captivate for more than 4 years never rooted it or did anything
now i broke my primary phone and it has went for repair which might take around a month
so am planning to use my captivate again
i am on stock 2.3.5 AT&T rom my phone is network unlock
i want to use a rom for daily usage just whatsapps FB viber and few other app
so i am looking for a good rom and planned to install gamerzRom
but am afraid will my network will be relock to AT&T as am in India using it with local provider
other think what i need to do in order to use this rom.. like su and cwm a guide will be helpful
and if my phone get locks to network how can i unlock it network again
- Your phone can't be more than 4 years old. Captivate was announced in June 2010.
- Once unlocked it will stay unlocked after JB upgrade.
- Follow this very clear and easy to understand guide for upgrade procedure.
- Start with CM 10.1, this ROM is the base for almost all JB ROMs for Captivate. You can flash after whatever you want.
- You may need to replace your battery.
Val D. said:
- Your phone can't be more than 4 years old. Captivate was announced in June 2010.
- Once unlocked it will stay unlocked after JB upgrade.
- Follow this very clear and easy to understand guide for upgrade procedure.
- Start with CM 10.1, this ROM is the base for almost all JB ROMs for Captivate. You can flash after whatever you want.
- You may need to replace your battery.
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i dint calculated actual time.. more than 3years i am having this phone
how to root and install CWM
what tool i need to use.. and how to get back to stock if i want to.. is there any official ICS release
imranaryan said:
i dint calculated actual time.. more than 3years i am having this phone
how to root and install CWM
what tool i need to use.. and how to get back to stock if i want to.. is there any official ICS release
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About upgrade process just read the guide. It contains all answers to your questions.
The last official ROM for Captivate is GB based Samsung TW, all ICS/JB upgrades are custom ROMs.
[Stock ROMs](OneClicks Master Collection) is the very first sticky thread in Captivate Android Development section.
Please, spend some time to read the information provided on XDA before asking basic questions. Many knowledgeable people sacrificed a lot of there free time to explain everything you need to know about Captivate. Before you run into problems, try to understand the upgrade/downgrade process. And be very careful when playing with images containing bootloaders. Unsuccessful attempt to flash bootloaders will hard brick the phone and this will be the end of all your questions. Good luck!
Who can help me find "sense 5 launcher" ? I very like launcher of htc one,
Tks very much, sr my english is bad
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nguyenthang.ckbk said:
Who can help me find "sense 5 launcher" ? I very like launcher of htc one,
Tks very much, sr my english is bad
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I don't know what "sense 5 launcher" is, but I can make almost any launcher mimic Sense interface using corresponding themes, icon packs, widgets, etc. - all available for free on Google Play. Note that you will not be able to 100% duplicate Sense interface features unless you buy a HTC phone. All HTC additions to Android OS are proprietary software and not available for download/use on non-HTC devices.
Thank you !
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Val D. said:
About upgrade process just read the guide. It contains all answers to your questions.
The last official ROM for Captivate is GB based Samsung TW, all ICS/JB upgrades are custom ROMs.
[Stock ROMs](OneClicks Master Collection) is the very first sticky thread in Captivate Android Development section.
Please, spend some time to read the information provided on XDA before asking basic questions. Many knowledgeable people sacrificed a lot of there free time to explain everything you need to know about Captivate. Before you run into problems, try to understand the upgrade/downgrade process. And be very careful when playing with images containing bootloaders. Unsuccessful attempt to flash bootloaders will hard brick the phone and this will be the end of all your questions. Good luck!
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what is the difference between
With Bootloaders - and - Without Bootloaders
please explain
since i have unlock network phone and i want it to be remain unlock which one is preferred
imranaryan said:
what is the difference between
With Bootloaders - and - Without Bootloaders
please explain
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In order to run ICS/JB ROMs you need to have GB bootloaders. In other words, it depends where you start from. If you start from 2.1/2.2, then you need to update the bootloaders. If you start from 2.3.x, then no need to flash bootloaders. This is also explained in the guide. Same thing with stock ROMs. If you never had GB running on your phone and you want to flash KK4, then you need the package with GB bootloaders.
Just a warning
When flashing the bootloaders theres more chance of something to go wrong. I bricked a phone permanently like that.
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imranaryan said:
what is the difference between
With Bootloaders - and - Without Bootloaders
please explain
since i have unlock network phone and i want it to be remain unlock which one is preferred
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Your phone being unlocked does not affect anything it will remain unlocked no matter what
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Val D. said:
In order to run ICS/JB ROMs you need to have GB bootloaders. In other words, it depends where you start from. If you start from 2.1/2.2, then you need to update the bootloaders. If you start from 2.3.x, then no need to flash bootloaders. This is also explained in the guide. Same thing with stock ROMs. If you never had GB running on your phone and you want to flash KK4, then you need the package with GB bootloaders.
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jram0421 said:
When flashing the bootloaders theres more chance of something to go wrong. I bricked a phone permanently like that.
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Your phone being unlocked does not affect anything it will remain unlocked no matter what
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presently am on GB 2.3.5 I897UCKK4 so i dont need bootloader.. and only by rooting and cwm i can flash any of my desired rom base on GB/ICS/JB
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Since u r on KK4 u should have the GB Bootloaders. (Unless u see a total pixelated screen when u boot ur phone. If u do, then u don't have the Bls. Otherwise ur good to go.)
And here is a [Utility]KK4 Easy Root by Red_81 that u can gain Root access through and also get the KK4 Corn Kernel that has CWM Recovery so that u can proceed with flashin ur rom of choice.
See post # 4 in the thread linked for a workin download...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26710533&postcount=1
And in my opinion, i would suggest stayin away from flashing ICS Roms, because of the possible encryption unsuccessful bug.
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4-2ndtwin said:
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Since u r on KK4 u should have the GB Bootloaders. (Unless u see a total pixelated screen when u boot ur phone. If u do, then u don't have the Bls. Otherwise ur good to go.)
And here is a [Utility]KK4 Easy Root by Red_81 that u can gain Root access through and also get the KK4 Corn Kernel that has CWM Recovery so that u can proceed with flashin ur rom of choice.
See post # 4 in the thread linked for a workin download...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26710533&postcount=1
And in my opinion, i would suggest stayin away from flashing ICS Roms, because of the possible encryption unsuccessful bug.
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ok
i have downloaded SGH-I897_I897UCKK4_UC_ATT.tar can u tell me the process ow to flash it via odin or any other tool
imranaryan said:
presently am on GB 2.3.5 I897UCKK4...
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imranaryan said:
ok i have downloaded SGH-I897_I897UCKK4_UC_ATT.tar can u tell me the process ow to flash it via odin...
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Why you want to flash something that you already have on your phone?
Buddy, seriously, have you read the upgrade to JB guide in post #2?
Here is the link again - Idiot-Proof All-in-one Guide to Making Your Samsung Captivate Awesome
Val D. said:
Why you want to flash something that you already have on your phone?
Buddy, seriously, have you read the upgrade to JB guide in post #2?
Here is the link again - Idiot-Proof All-in-one Guide to Making Your Samsung Captivate Awesome
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i want to know because if in future something went wrong i can flash back to Stock
somebody please provide me with driver
the link is dead
Windows Drivers - select the proper driver for your setup
32 bit: http://www.mediafire.com/?0b45zo7o75rc5d5
64 bit: http://www.mediafire.com/?3dh4d6up72me9re
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See the Captivate - PC Connection Issues...thread. Post #3....http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=33227541&postcount=1
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imranaryan said:
i want to know because if in future something went wrong i can flash back to Stock
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I give up... This question is also covered in details.