[Q] KitKat Update - Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey Guys!
I'm not sure but am I the one who's experiencing the same problem updating my OS to KitKat?
I've seen on google that there are Captivate users, using this most recent version already, but I dont have any success updating to it, do not have a specific error message though.
Thanks!

What ROM you are currently running and how exactly you are trying to update the OS?

Hi! I'm sorry to annoy you with my posts,
but Im updating it to kitkat,
I went to settings> software update> check update> it loaded for a while and then it says No updates. the only option is to hit ok.
Im currently using JB 4.2

Hi! I'm sorry to annoy you with my posts,
but Im updating it to kitkat,
I went to settings> software update> check update> it loaded for a while and then it says No updates. the only option is to hit ok.
Im currently using JB 4.2

Very few custom ROMs offer OTA updates. Read instructions how to install custom KitKat based ROMs.

Ok I will thanks.

Yeah CyanogenMod has a pretty good autoupdate tool but a lot of the ROMs don't. YMMV.

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[Q] SlimICS 3.6 - no OTA

(firstly, apologies this is not on the developers ICS thread but i don't have enough posts to post in that section at this point).
Just a quick question...updated to SlimICS release 3.6 last week and just noticed that only the ROM update is available via the OTA option...has anyone else had this problem ?
If nobody else has had this then do I need to reflash the ROM to resolve this issue ?
Many thanks in advance !
myselector said:
(firstly, apologies this is not on the developers ICS thread but i don't have enough posts to post in that section at this point).
Just a quick question...updated to SlimICS release 3.6 last week and just noticed that only the ROM update is available via the OTA option...has anyone else had this problem ?
If nobody else has had this then do I need to reflash the ROM to resolve this issue ?
Many thanks in advance !
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It's a feature not a problem. When a new version comes out, "update me" app will alert you. You proceed through the app to download the base and essentials. Once both are on the sd, reboot to cwm and flash from there.
You do not need to reflash.
Sent from my I9000 running Slim ICS 3.6.
Thanks for your reply although I don't think my initial post was very clear.
Since updating to 3.6 the add-ons OTA is not available...the only option available is to check to see if a new ROM is available.
On 3.5 I had the option to install add-ons OTA.
This is why I am wondering if I need to re-apply 3 6.
Thanks again.
myselector said:
Thanks for your reply although I don't think my initial post was very clear.
Since updating to 3.6 the add-ons OTA is not available...the only option available is to check to see if a new ROM is available.
On 3.5 I had the option to install add-ons OTA.
This is why I am wondering if I need to re-apply 3 6.
Thanks again.
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Try the back button, mine default opens to the ROM section. Otherwise try reinstalling the update me app, clearing data may help also. Make sure the app is updated.
If that all fails, reflash the ROM, you would probably need a wipe.
Sent from my I9000 running Slim ICS 3.6.
Good call on the Update Me google play update...it wasn't showing in my downloaded apps, yet when I selected it, it was offering an an update.
Updated to 1.2.0 and everything was then as expected. Thanks very much for your help.
Interestingly, I can see 3.7 has just been made available...so another update required. It's now suggested that a "full wipe" is undertaken - just wondering what exactly this covers ? Normally do a cache and Delvik cache wipe, so not sure what additional things should be done this time round. I'd ask this in the dev thread but cannot post there as of yet.

Got my Galaxy Note...but...

Hey Guys I got my galaxy note today! it's awesome!!!....but...I immediately tried to check for updates... but after agreeing with the terms and conditions, it says "Registration is failed. Try Again?".
How can I get around this and update my device OTA?
Here's my phone info:
Model: Galaxy Note GT-N7000
Android: 2.3.6
Baseband: N7000XXKK5
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.XXKKA
have you tried installing Kies on your PC, then connecting the Phone via cable so that Kies can update it?
4.0 isn't available through OTA atm so you'd need to do the Kies thing
Aiphares said:
have you tried installing Kies on your PC, then connecting the Phone via cable so that Kies can update it?
4.0 isn't available through OTA atm so you'd need to do the Kies thing
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I'm doing that right now! Thanks! ... I guess my Galaxy Nexus habits are hard to break! LOL!
Sorry to hijack the thread but I also got my G.Note, but yesterday . Got it from Amazon Germany, and as soon as I took it out and connected it to the Wifi Internet it said that it had found the OTA update for the ICS.
I cancelled the update as I was not sure if it was worth it. I hear so many people saying that Gingerbread runs smoothly but that ICS is a pain. I also hear about all the camera bugs, etc that ICS has.
The question I have is: Should I keep with Gingerbread for a while longer or should I just update to ICS?
Thank you all for your advice.
Johev said:
Sorry to hijack the thread but I also got my G.Note, but yesterday . Got it from Amazon Germany, and as soon as I took it out and connected it to the Wifi Internet it said that it had found the OTA update for the ICS.
I cancelled the update as I was not sure if it was worth it. I hear so many people saying that Gingerbread runs smoothly but that ICS is a pain. I also hear about all the camera bugs, etc that ICS has.
The question I have is: Should I keep with Gingerbread for a while longer or should I just update to ICS?
Thank you all for your advice.
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I will tell you in a bit! ... coming from the Galaxy Nexus, I miss some of the features...so it is a must for me.
EDIT: Do I did not get ICS on this update... I think I got new baseband:
Baseband: N7000XXLA4
Build: GINGERBREAD.XXLA6
Johev said:
Sorry to hijack the thread but I also got my G.Note, but yesterday . Got it from Amazon Germany, and as soon as I took it out and connected it to the Wifi Internet it said that it had found the OTA update for the ICS.
I cancelled the update as I was not sure if it was worth it. I hear so many people saying that Gingerbread runs smoothly but that ICS is a pain. I also hear about all the camera bugs, etc that ICS has.
The question I have is: Should I keep with Gingerbread for a while longer or should I just update to ICS?
Thank you all for your advice.
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I have tried Criskelo ICS, CM9, Stunner, Liquid Smooth and various GB roms. Even though I like some features of the ICS rom, I eventually settle for Chrack GB rom. It run smooth with good battery life and I have no problem runing all the applications I needs. I suggest that you use your GB rom for awhile before trying to update.
Chaosin1983 said:
I will tell you in a bit! ... coming from the Galaxy Nexus, I miss some of the features...so it is a must for me.
EDIT: Do I did not get ICS on this update... I think I got new baseband:
Baseband: N7000XXLA4
Build: GINGERBREAD.XXLA6
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Try to install the german open version i think its LPY, im running that one right now and it works fine for me ^^
Nevermind!
Johev said:
Sorry to hijack the thread but I also got my G.Note, but yesterday . Got it from Amazon Germany, and as soon as I took it out and connected it to the Wifi Internet it said that it had found the OTA update for the ICS.
I cancelled the update as I was not sure if it was worth it. I hear so many people saying that Gingerbread runs smoothly but that ICS is a pain. I also hear about all the camera bugs, etc that ICS has.
The question I have is: Should I keep with Gingerbread for a while longer or should I just update to ICS?
Thank you all for your advice.
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there were several updates to note (at least on mine, Base/Eplus Contract btw)
before ICS, and since ICS is not yet available OTA i think you can hit update on your phone until there are none left, then you should have the most recent Gingerbread version.
for ICS, see last post: Kies update^^
Sadly i already did the Samsung Kies update to ICS and now i have some battery problems (google cloud service and several other Wakelocks draining like a *****)
apart from that little problem ICS is working fine
Hi all and thank you for your input.
As for the last post from Aiphares, I can confirm that there is an OTA update for ICS for my phone.
If I hit update it says that an important 4.0 ROM is available and that it will be 316mb (if I remember it correctly). If I wanted to update now or later.
So I did hit later to see what your replies would be, as I did not want to be one of those asking for help how to revert to gingerbread because my phone could have horrible battery drain, or any other known ICS bug.
I would really like to have a working ICS on my phone, and hopefully something that would improve the S Pen, so that I could actually use it for my daily annotations (minutes of meetings, etc.).
Why can't Android battery just improve, I remember that from Froyo to Gingerbread the battery got much better. Well we can't have it all with these dual cores running in our pockets.
As for the custom ROMs I first want to try the official ones, and if I am am not happy with them, I'll read and read so to prevent triangles and than I'll try a Custom stable ROM.
Johev said:
Hi all and thank you for your input.
As for the last post from Aiphares, I can confirm that there is an OTA update for ICS for my phone.
If I hit update it says that an important 4.0 ROM is available and that it will be 316mb (if I remember it correctly). If I wanted to update now or later.
So I did hit later to see what your replies would be, as I did not want to be one of those asking for help how to revert to gingerbread because my phone could have horrible battery drain, or any other known ICS bug.
I would really like to have a working ICS on my phone, and hopefully something that would improve the S Pen, so that I could actually use it for my daily annotations (minutes of meetings, etc.).
Why can't Android battery just improve, I remember that from Froyo to Gingerbread the battery got much better. Well we can't have it all with these dual cores running in our pockets.
As for the custom ROMs I first want to try the official ones, and if I am am not happy with them, I'll read and read so to prevent triangles and than I'll try a Custom stable ROM.
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Please do you people even read this forum?? If i was you and read all the threads about bugs (eMMC) etc. etc. i wanted to wait a bit more. Ok, you just might get lucky (or not) and wipe the phone ten times but if you're not prepare to go to the store and claim your warranty !!!
Please read the topics about bugs on ICS.
becosemsaida
(thanks??)
good to know that there is the OTA update now,
well if you feel uncomfortable you can always wait it out, i'm sure there will be more ICS updates and bugfixes

[Q] Upgrade to Official JB OTA from leaked ICS ota

I have tried my best to search the forums for this so if I missed it being mentioned somewhere I do apologize. I'm trying to be extra careful because the only reason I even have a Bionic is because my friend gave me her used one after my Rezound died and I don't want to lose another phone. Basically, when she had it she updated it to ICS using a leaked ota because of data connection issues. It fixed the issues, but now the phone can't be updated using the official JB OTA. My question is can the ota be flashed somehow. I don't need the phone to be rooted (my Rezound was so if I absolutely have to I can do it), I would prefer just to be on stock 4.1.2. I'm including a screen shot so everyone can see what version I am running. I've only had the phone a day so I appreciate the info. I'm not a develeoper, but I can certainly flash ROM's no problem.
Thanks in advance everyone!
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Can I install this ROM?

I got my One today and it comes with 4.1.2 version, I have no updates available and it doesn't seem like I'm gonna get it anytime soon. My question is if I can install Android Revolution HD that's based on 4.2.2 if I have only 4.1.2? Thanks.
MaorSwan said:
I got my One today and it comes with 4.1.2 version, I have no updates available and it doesn't seem like I'm gonna get it anytime soon. My question is if I can install Android Revolution HD that's based on 4.2.2 if I have only 4.1.2? Thanks.
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Yes. It will change the location of your user data but in one day I doubt you have much. Just do a full wipe when installing.
Here is a little FYI on the user data change (from a different rom, but process is the same)
http://trickdroid.org/?s=user+data

Downgrade to kitkat from lollipop

Hi
i can downgrade my note to kitkat from lollipop without any problems?
I made root in lollipop...
Thanks
Yes, just have to find your phones kk firmware and flash through Odin.
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Ok
what the best stock version of kitkat to get the best battery life?
I install the israeli version and i get same battery life like lollipop
thanks
I would highly recommending installing the stock version of KitKat that is released for your country.
Yes, i've just done this myself. I got the phone last week, and in amongst all the other 9 million pop-ups that Samsung provide, I accidently pressed yes to upgrade to lollipop.
I ran it for a day and the lag was terrible, so I have now gone back to KitKat. As above, I just went for stock for my country. It seems a lot better now. Once they release another lollipop patch i'll update. It's a shame, as I still think my htc one m8 is slightly faster. It feels more responsive. Anyway, thats off topic.
As above, just use Odin. I'm new to modding Samsung devices really, but managed it easy enough following the various guides around.
Did you guys have to factory reset your device after the downgrade?
If so, does the Kies application backup function safe the application data (logged in accounts, safegames, application settings etc.) too?

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