Okay, I'm relatively new to Android phones in general, but recently purchased a captivate and absolutely love it. I upgraded to the unofficial leaked version of froyo and am now wanting to try out a custom rom. The issue I'm having is as follows:
I've read that before flashing a custom rom, it is recommended to flash back to the stock rom first. When I tried that, I flashed back to the stock rom (pre OTA update that fixed the 3 buttom recovery mode issue) and was not able to get into recovery mode. I then tried to do the ota update and it kept failing. I then flashed back to the leaked froyo rom via download mode and am basically stuck here. My question is two fold. Does anyone have a link to the stock rom file that has the latest update (I forget the version number) or can I just flash to a new custom rom from the leaked froyo build? Would that build be considered stock?
jcr81 said:
Okay, I'm relatively new to Android phones in general, but recently purchased a captivate and absolutely love it. I upgraded to the unofficial leaked version of froyo and am now wanting to try out a custom rom. The issue I'm having is as follows:
I've read that before flashing a custom rom, it is recommended to flash back to the stock rom first. When I tried that, I flashed back to the stock rom (pre OTA update that fixed the 3 buttom recovery mode issue) and was not able to get into recovery mode. I then tried to do the ota update and it kept failing. I then flashed back to the leaked froyo rom via download mode and am basically stuck here. My question is two fold. Does anyone have a link to the stock rom file that has the latest update (I forget the version number) or can I just flash to a new custom rom from the leaked froyo build? Would that build be considered stock?
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Don't flash back to stock unless absolutely necessary. Otherwise, it's pointless and just creates additional opportunities for things to mess up and brick your phone. Wiping your data and cache partitions with CWM recovery should be sufficient for a clean ROM install.
As for the stock ROM you're looking for, it depends on your Captivate. If your phone came with JF6 and working button combos, and is an older build (1009 or older), this should work fine: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989
If your button combos were disabled, either use this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=818439 -OR- the first link followed by installing the OTA update (be careful, as an incomplete OTA update can perma-brick your phone).
If your phone is a build 1010 or came with JH7, the stock ROM you need is JH2. Follow this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=10056254&postcount=36
I've recently rooted/installed CWM on my Sprint SGT, and I'd like to try out spacemoose's HC build. I've never flashed custom ROMs before, so I've been reading around to try and make sure I understand everything and I don't render my SGT useless.
Will I just download the ROM through her thread and choose "Install .zip from sdcard" in CWM recovery?
Assuming that's correct and that all goes well, how would I revert to stock? Would I do it via a similar process with a stock .zip file? If so, where can I get this file?
Also, it appears that there are only a couple CDMA ROMs out there. It seems that GSM users can use a ROM regardless of TMO/ATT affiliation. Is that the case with CDMA?
Thanks for the help!
The HC of spacemoose is still in the early stages of development-even alpha stage. Definitely not for beginners to try out.
bongski55 said:
The HC of spacemoose is still in the early stages of development-even alpha stage. Definitely not for beginners to try out.
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Totally Agreeed with you .
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bongski55 said:
The HC of spacemoose is still in the early stages of development-even alpha stage. Definitely not for beginners to try out.
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It seems there are two CDMA Roms available. Can to recommend one to get familiar with the process?
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gsu_golfer said:
It seems there are two CDMA Roms available. Can to recommend one to get familiar with the process?
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I think you are on gingerbread 2.3.3 firmware. NO YOU CANNOT USE recovery to install/flash a new version of the firmware as HC is android 3.0. The install from zip is only used for the same firmware version.
bongski55 said:
I think you are on gingerbread 2.3.3 firmware. NO YOU CANNOT USE recovery to install/flash a new version of the firmware as HC is android 3.0. The install from zip is only used for the same firmware version.
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I'm on Froyo 2.2
I installed SpaceMoose's Alpha 2 and then upgraded to Alpha 2.5. If you install a launcher (ADW or VTL) it greatly improves the usability of the Tab.
I will say this, if you need to use it for work or as your only device then I would hold off. I am extremely happy with Alpha 2.5, but there are a few quirks.
Data (3G) does not work yet
Occasionally it will freeze up and require a reboot
Some apps aren't playing nice (personally I haven't been able to get Google Music to sync)
With that said, if you still want to go do it, then here is how I did it on my Verizon Tab (should be similar since they are both CDMA)
Starting from stock, unrooted:
Installed the over the air update EC02 (or you can download it on XDA)
Rooted using SuperOneClickRoot
Installed the VooDoo kernel to get CWM 2.5 (apparently CWM 3.0 has some issues)
Put SpaceMoose's ZIP file on my SD Card
Booted into CWM
Install Zip from SD Card
Choose ZIP
Install
VIOLA!
Not sure on the process to get Sprint Tab back to stock. I used Heimdall and the instructions found on XDA and DroidForums. I did see this thread for Sprint (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1009926).
Hope that helps.
such a noob question. I was wondering if there is a clean way to install the ICS into my gt-p1000. Clean meaning like the way overcome does it. Restore to Stock, then Install via Odin or something.
I am currently on Overcome-v4.0.0 #40 and planning to shift into cyanogen ICS alpha 4. could someone direct me to a guide or tell me how to safely and cleanly install the cyanogen ICS.
or is it fine to flash the Cyanogen ICS while still in overcome? im on ext4 already and my firmware version is 2.3.3
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such a noob question. I was wondering if there is a clean way to install the ICS into my gt-p1000. Clean meaning like the way overcome does it. Restore to Stock, then Install via Odin or something.
I am currently on Overcome-v4.0.0 #40 and planning to shift into cyanogen ICS alpha 4. could someone direct me to a guide or tell me how to safely and cleanly install the cyanogen ICS.
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kuletako327 said:
or is it fine to flash the Cyanogen ICS while still in overcome? im on ext4 already and my firmware version is 2.3.3
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Um, why don't you simply head over to the CM9 thread and read the instructions?
kuletako327 said:
or is it fine to flash the Cyanogen ICS while still in overcome? im on ext4 already and my firmware version is 2.3.3
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Yeah it should be fine. Download the rom from humberOS website and the p1000 kernel. Boot into recovery, flash the zip and then flash the kernel BEFORE rebooting. Obviouslyif you use a PC to download you will have to put both zips on your SD card. hope that is clear and helps, unless of course you have already flashed it successfully
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hey guys just grabbed this samsung galaxy s captivate from a friend whos dad found in las vegas sooo i guess its mine now, i have no plan on using it as my phone just for developement but i see that this is the rogers version (i896 while the at&t is the i897) and the forum only has it for the at&t version so im guessing they can use same root methods and use same roms correct? i see that a 2.3 update rolled out for it via kies but this one is still on 2.1 and i saw you can only root it on 2.1 and 2.2 so im staying here for now, i was guessing that superoneclick or gingerbreak could root this phone so ill try them both. one last question is there a better version of touchwiz ported to it? like galaxy s2-s3 look and feel? if now i was hopeing to get CM 10.1 on it, ccan somone point me in the right direction please?
Edit: i rooted it with z4root and was successful, i tried to get CWM on it but it seems that Rom manager dosent support andrid 2.1, and if i do get rom manager on here is there one for my i896? or do i just use the at&t cwm?
Trozzul said:
hey guys just grabbed this samsung galaxy s captivate from a friend whos dad found in las vegas sooo i guess its mine now, i have no plan on using it as my phone just for developement but i see that this is the rogers version (i896 while the at&t is the i897) and the forum only has it for the at&t version so im guessing they can use same root methods and use same roms correct? i see that a 2.3 update rolled out for it via kies but this one is still on 2.1 and i saw you can only root it on 2.1 and 2.2 so im staying here for now, i was guessing that superoneclick or gingerbreak could root this phone so ill try them both. one last question is there a better version of touchwiz ported to it? like galaxy s2-s3 look and feel? if now i was hopeing to get CM 10.1 on it, ccan somone point me in the right direction please?
Edit: i rooted it with z4root and was successful, i tried to get CWM on it but it seems that Rom manager dosent support andrid 2.1, and if i do get rom manager on here is there one for my i896? or do i just use the at&t cwm?
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Yes, same device, different branding, better modem/radio. You can flash anything found here, and some from the Galaxy S i9000 section. As for rooting:
1. Grab a kernel for your current ROM version. I think the latest Rogers ROM is KH2, but you'll have to check on that. If you're not on it yet, grab this http://hotfile.com/dl/130585492/8ca639c/SGH-I896_RWC_I896UXKH2.rar.html (pass:sampro.pl), and flash it through Odin(I'm not sure if its included. If its not, google for it. Odin 1.83 or 1.85)
2. Flash it through Odin
3. Reboot into recovery, flash http://downloads.noshufou.netdna-cdn.com/superuser/Superuser-3.1.3-arm-signed.zip
4. You now have root. Mod all you want, and proceed to flash yourself to JB 4.3, or any other version you want
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Yes, same device, different branding, better modem/radio. You can flash anything found here, and some from the Galaxy S i9000 section. As for rooting:
1. Grab a kernel for your current ROM version. I think the latest Rogers ROM is KH2, but you'll have to check on that. If you're not on it yet, grab this http://hotfile.com/dl/130585492/8ca639c/SGH-I896_RWC_I896UXKH2.rar.html (pass:sampro.pl), and flash it through Odin(I'm not sure if its included. If its not, google for it. Odin 1.83 or 1.85)
2. Flash it through Odin
3. Reboot into recovery, flash http://downloads.noshufou.netdna-cdn.com/superuser/Superuser-3.1.3-arm-signed.zip
4. You now have root. Mod all you want, and proceed to flash yourself to JB 4.3, or any other version you want
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as we are speaking i am udating it with kies to the 2.3.3, do i still use this method? (i unrooted just in case)
thebulletfromhell said:
Yes, same device, different branding, better modem/radio. You can flash anything found here, and some from the Galaxy S i9000 section. As for rooting:
1. Grab a kernel for your current ROM version. I think the latest Rogers ROM is KH2, but you'll have to check on that. If you're not on it yet, grab this http://hotfile.com/dl/130585492/8ca639c/SGH-I896_RWC_I896UXKH2.rar.html (pass:sampro.pl), and flash it through Odin(I'm not sure if its included. If its not, google for it. Odin 1.83 or 1.85)
2. Flash it through Odin
3. Reboot into recovery, flash http://downloads.noshufou.netdna-cdn.com/superuser/Superuser-3.1.3-arm-signed.zip
4. You now have root. Mod all you want, and proceed to flash yourself to JB 4.3, or any other version you want
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i lied sorry it says its 2.2 update, i thought i saw it was a 2.3 update.
Trozzul said:
i lied sorry it says its 2.2 update, i thought i saw it was a 2.3 update.
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This method works for any and everything. Once you installed it, you can downgrade to Bootloader-less Froyo and Eclair ROM with no issue
thebulletfromhell said:
This method works for any and everything. Once you installed it, you can downgrade to Bootloader-less Froyo and Eclair ROM with no issue
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I'll do this after school, and so I don't understand this fryo and eclair boot loader thing. Also can you show me the stable cm10.1/10.2 ROM please? I looked on cm and it was messed up for some reason
Careful with flashing ROMs with bootloaders!
Bad flash may brick your phone with no DIY solution.
- Update to 2.3.3 via Kies (install correct Samsung drivers first, follow the instructions)
- Reboot to make sure all is OK
- Go to Download mode, Flash Corn kernel to get CWM (find it in attached guide, read carefully and install correct drivers)
- Reboot to make sure all is OK
- Download CM10.1.2 Stable + Gapps, copy to your Internal storage (not SD card)
- In Recovery, do Factory Reset, Clear cache, Clear Dalvik
- Flash CM10.1.2. stable + Gapps (follow the instructions in the guide, no root needed to flash custom ROM)
- Enjoy rooted Android 4.2.2
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YvC_lLbjk06WOttsifG8fD2QUHvC9_rDtZdNrDZKAFc/edit?pli=1
Best use Windows 7 computer, Apple users report issues.
Val D. said:
Careful with flashing ROMs with bootloaders!
Bad flash may brick your phone with no DIY solution.
- Update to 2.3.3 via Kies (install correct Samsung drivers first, follow the instructions)
- Reboot to make sure all is OK
- Go to Download mode, Flash Corn kernel to get CWM (find it in attached guide, read carefully and install correct drivers)
- Reboot to make sure all is OK
- Download CM10.1.2 Stable + Gapps, copy to your Internal storage (not SD card)
- In Recovery, do Factory Reset, Clear cache, Clear Dalvik
- Flash CM10.1.2. stable + Gapps (follow the instructions in the guide, no root needed to flash custom ROM)
- Enjoy rooted Android 4.2.2
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YvC_lLbjk06WOttsifG8fD2QUHvC9_rDtZdNrDZKAFc/edit?pli=1
Best use Windows 7 computer, Apple users report issues.
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thanks for this! going to update it to gingerbread when I get home, I see that I have to flash a kernel in order to get root and CWM, this would have to be my first time so I hope I don't screw up xD I still don't quite know what kernels are even though I have been rooting/flashing for a long time. I have Hard bricked soooo many of my Samsung devices, like 2 or 3 and I wanted to cry when I bought my GS2 xD.
The good news is that Captivate is hard to brick. The only critical part is bootloaders update. Leave this task to Kies, millions of phones got updated this way (including mine). Yes, there are reports for bricked Captivate after Kies, but hope everything will go smoothly. Just follow Samsung's update instructions. Google what Kies version is recommended for Captivate update (i don't remember, sorry). To update to latest stable CyanogenMod read the guide and follow the instructions closely. You'll find inside the links to one-click Corn kernel update. Careful with Heimdall drivers, they are for a specific USB port (it is explained in the guide). Again, no root is needed for upgrade process, only CWM. CyanogenMod comes rooted. Good luck!
Val D. said:
The good news is that Captivate is hard to brick. The only critical part is bootloaders update. Leave this task to Kies, millions of phones got updated this way (including mine). Yes, there are reports for bricked Captivate after Kies, but hope everything will go smoothly. Just follow Samsung's update instructions. Google what Kies version is recommended for Captivate update (i don't remember, sorry). To update to latest stable CyanogenMod read the guide and follow the instructions closely. You'll find inside the links to one-click Corn kernel update. Careful with Heimdall drivers, they are for a specific USB port (it is explained in the guide). Again, no root is needed for upgrade process, only CWM. CyanogenMod comes rooted. Good luck!
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alright thanks! hoping nothing goes wrong!, i also saw that it was hard to brick the cappy and theres a mod thought makes it unbrickable or something? would you recommend to use that?
Trozzul said:
...theres a mod thought makes it unbrickable or something? would you recommend to use that?
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It's a hardware modification. No use to do it now on a 3y old phone. Just update your phone to a stable Android 4.2.2 build and go light on apps and data. Don't expect much from a single core CPU and limited RAM phone. Nobody ever expected that Captivate Android development will go so far. Use what you got and upgrade the phone when you need more muscle.
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It's a hardware modification. No use to do it now on a 3y old phone. Just update your phone to a stable Android 4.2.2 build and go light on apps and data. Don't expect much from a single core CPU and limited RAM phone. Nobody ever expected that Captivate Android development will go so far. Use what you got and upgrade the phone when you need more muscle.
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i know its 3 years old but i think the cpu is better than my 1 year old lg venice, on minecraft it lags and is like 10fps i get amazing fps on my cappy!
Val D. said:
It's a hardware modification. No use to do it now on a 3y old phone. Just update your phone to a stable Android 4.2.2 build and go light on apps and data. Don't expect much from a single core CPU and limited RAM phone. Nobody ever expected that Captivate Android development will go so far. Use what you got and upgrade the phone when you need more muscle.
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is this the correct stable CM10.2 rom? http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?type=stable&device=captivatemtd
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is this the correct stable CM10.2 rom? http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?type=stable&device=captivatemtd
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CM10.1.2 Android 4.2.2. is the latest Stable release. Don't get confused with CM10.2 Android 4.3 Beta.
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CM10.1.2 Android 4.2.2. is the latest Stable release. Don't get confused with CM10.2 Android 4.3 Beta.
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Yay it worked thank you so much I'm enjoying every bit of it, one last question though xD I noticed this even without it being rooted and its doing it now, the WiFi signal on the status bar is always on the bottom two signals, this doesn't happen with my tablets, I don't see it taking a bit for stuff to load.
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the WiFi signal on the status bar is always on the bottom two signals
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Different levels for each indication bar, probably. Is the WIFI working correctly? If yes, then nothing to fix here.
Hi,
I would like to know the rom flashing sequence like if I got a P1000 4.04 CM 9, and i want to upgrade to CM11
then what path should I take?
Can I flash the 4.22 rom directly?
or 4.04 --> 4.1 --> 4.2
or need to back to 2.3 and flash to 4.2?
I searched some posts but I cannot find the answers
I know there is some sequence and if not follow, may brick the phone.
Since your cm9 could be of old mtd (prior to April 2012), you better restock, then flash overcome kernel or any cwm, then flash cm10 or any kernel that has TWRP recovery, then cm11.
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ultramagneto said:
Hi,
I would like to know the rom flashing sequence like if I got a P1000 4.04 CM 9, and i want to upgrade to CM11
then what path should I take?
Can I flash the 4.22 rom directly?
or 4.04 --> 4.1 --> 4.2
or need to back to 2.3 and flash to 4.2?
I searched some posts but I cannot find the answers
I know there is some sequence and if not follow, may brick the phone.
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There is no need to restock and no need to go step by step...
Which one of the available CM11 4.4.2 ROMs do you intend to use? I had pretty much all of them working at one point or another.
I ended up running the latest storm31 ROM in DALVIK mode with the PDROID patch.
ART or DALVIK is another question you will have to answer for yourself before you start.
Are you running on TWRP or Clockworkmod Recovery?
You should have Odin or Heimdall ready in case something goes wrong for a fast restore of a working boot image. That saves you from any possible need to restock.