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Im craving froyo

can anyone direct me to the easiest and safest way to get froyo... I have been reading but i can't seem to find anything that isnt super complicated. all i have done to my phone is root and lagfix. just need an arrow to point me in the right direction. thanks

http://www.techpetals.com/how-to-in...d-2.2-froyo-for-samsung-captivate-leaked-2295

JagoRacing said:
can anyone direct me to the easiest and safest way to get froyo... I have been reading but i can't seem to find anything that isnt super complicated. all i have done to my phone is root and lagfix. just need an arrow to point me in the right direction. thanks
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STEP 1: Make sure you are on 2.1 Eclair
STEP 2: Make sure you are rooted
STEP 3: Install ClockWork Recovery
STEP 4: Download either Assonance or Cognition
STEP 5: Put the ".zip" file on the root directory of your phone
STEP 6: Boot into ClockWork Recovery and flash the ROM

Check out Doc CE in the development section
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nbs11 said:
STEP 1: Make sure you are on 2.1 Eclair
STEP 2: Make sure you are rooted
STEP 3: Install ClockWork Recovery
STEP 4: Download either Assonance or Cognition
STEP 5: Put the ".zip" file on the root directory of your phone
STEP 6: Boot into ClockWork Recovery and flash the ROM
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And what is wrong with Axura?

adamholden85 said:
And what is wrong with Axura?
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From a phone

adamholden85 said:
And what is wrong with Axura?
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Nothing...I just didn't want to offer a 20 page list of equally good ROMs so I used the ones I have tried.

After months of waiting and finally getting over my fears of flashing, I rooted and flashed the stock 2.2 rom to my captivate today!
my opinion, just use the stock 2.2. it's frickin amazing. I'm thrilled and can't believe it took this long for me to build up the courage to flash. from the gps working to the beautiful text to speech ( which I'm using to write this even as we speak..lol); I can't get over how much I love this.
So, use the odin flasher and have fun!
Many thanks to all the developers on XDA who worked so hard to get 2.2 out all of us!
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App

How do i use odin? Do you have a link?

I can't speak in regard to other ROMs as I have only tried working with Cognition.
The thing is, if you can handle the complexities of Lagfix, installing Cognition is a piece of cake. The instructions that nbs11 posted are pretty much it, except that you should disable whatever lagfix you used before you do it, and use Android ID changer to back up your Android ID. As far as Odin goes, you only need it if:
1. You really like your phone to be clean before you upgrade
2. Something goes wrong.
I panicked the first time something went wrong. I should tell you my story. I forgot to use Android ID changer, and also forgot to copy the data from a few other things from my original Eclair build. So, I went back to one of my backups. I didn't realize that the backup didn;t include the kernel, so the rolled-back phone no longer booted. Odin to the rescue. It flashed an idiot-proof stock version, then I used ROM manager to get to my backed-up data, re-flashed with Odin, and ran the Cognition backup. It all worked fine.
TL;DR. You just need ROM Manager and a little planning, and Odin will bail you out in the off chance you screw something up.
Someone who likes setting up a phone less than I do should make a back-up checklist.
Oh, and here's a link to everything you need to know about Odin:
http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Odin+downloader+Captivate&l=1

K, I was dumb the first time around.....
RepublicanDaddy said:
After months of waiting and finally getting over my fears of flashing, I rooted and flashed the stock 2.2 rom to my captivate today!
my opinion, just use the stock 2.2. it's frickin amazing. I'm thrilled and can't believe it took this long for me to build up the courage to flash. from the gps working to the beautiful text to speech ( which I'm using to write this even as we speak..lol); I can't get over how much I love this.
So, use the odin flasher and have fun!
Many thanks to all the developers on XDA who worked so hard to get 2.2 out all of us!
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App
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I'm officially changing my mind. I've been using Cognition 3.04 now for about a week. I've not run into ANY issues. In the first week of using the leaked "official" 2.2 release, I'd already run into a few minor bugs, then over the course of a month, ended up with a fun that was stuck in a reboot loop...totally random issue, nothing had changed on the phone, it just went nutz on me.
I flashed to Cognition and am absolutely LOVING it!!! If you're going to flash a ROM, skip the "official" leaked 2.2 and go for Cognition. It's great! Smooth, fast, and without bloatware.
I do have to admit, yes I know I'll catch some flak for it, but I do miss the Samsung Media Hub (Cognition has it removed as Bloatware). Other than that....no issues at all!

Has anyone used these methods on a Rogers Captivate (I897)?

RepublicanDaddy said:
I flashed to Cognition and am absolutely LOVING it!!!
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Don't try Andromeda 1.0. You would probably be so overcome with joy as to poop yourself.

opcow said:
Don't try Andromeda 1.0. You would probably be so overcome with joy as to poop yourself.
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Does a squirt count? Cause I did that.

boborone said:
Does a squirt count? Cause I did that.
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Lol! Well, I did pee a little...lol
Btw - I know I'll catch flak for this, but Cognition doesn't have media hub...any idea how I can install it?
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[CLOSED]Voodoo Kernel for Mesmerize

Voodoo kernels for the Mesmerize can be found posted in the Fascinate forums here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=871915

Is the Mesmerize kernel in that link significantly different than the one in the Clockwork thread (page 2) in the Mesmerize forum?

is that link to the voodoo kernel good for the USCC mesmerize phones?

minepanther said:
is that link to the voodoo kernel good for the USCC mesmerize phones?
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Yes, that kernal will work with the Samsung Mesmerize.

afritchen said:
Is the Mesmerize kernel in that link significantly different than the one in the Clockwork thread (page 2) in the Mesmerize forum?
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It is the same one.

done.. working good.. thanks. for all the help from everyone on the forum..

OK I hate to do this in this thread, but I figure since this is the Mesmerize Voodoo kernel thread..
How do I do it? I read that I have to do this in the 3 button recovery? I'm confused about that..I just flashed into the Pick-n-Pack ROM, now I want this kernel. Thanks.

sreister said:
OK I hate to do this in this thread, but I figure since this is the Mesmerize Voodoo kernel thread..
How do I do it? I read that I have to do this in the 3 button recovery? I'm confused about that..I just flashed into the Pick-n-Pack ROM, now I want this kernel. Thanks.
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Honestly, the easiest way to get into recovery is to get Quick Boot from the market. This way you can reboot, or get into recovery with a touch of the button instead of holding buttons. I use it all the time since I'm constantly reflashing things.
Once you are in recovery, just flash update.zip to get into CWM recovery. Next pick the option to install zip from sdcard, find the zip file, and install. After it finishes installing, just reboot. It will take a long time to reboot, don't worry. Just listen, it will talk you through what it is doing.

phidelt82 said:
Honestly, the easiest way to get into recovery is to get Quick Boot from the market. This way you can reboot, or get into recovery with a touch of the button instead of holding buttons. I use it all the time since I'm constantly reflashing things.
Once you are in recovery, just flash update.zip to get into CWM recovery. Next pick the option to install zip from sdcard, find the zip file, and install. After it finishes installing, just reboot. It will take a long time to reboot, don't worry. Just listen, it will talk you through what it is doing.
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OK, I think I understand, it's just that Quick Boot doesn't work..go figure. I click any of the boot options and it does nothing. What's the 3 button method? I don't mind because I won't be using it too often. Thanks.

sreister said:
OK, I think I understand, it's just that Quick Boot doesn't work..go figure. I click any of the boot options and it does nothing. What's the 3 button method? I don't mind because I won't be using it too often. Thanks.
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Is your phone rooted yet? That app won't do anything unless the phone is rooted.

Yes, unless I have to re-root it after I've flashed a rom to it..and I don't THINK I have to..?

sreister said:
Yes, unless I have to re-root it after I've flashed a rom to it..and I don't THINK I have to..?
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For some reason I had to do that, re-root the phone after I installed a ROM that is. Give it a shot and then your Quick Boot app should work.

I have this kernel installed. My question is, if I flashed a different ROM that would replace the voodoo kernel with whatever kernel the rom is using correct?

obliviator33 said:
I have this kernel installed. My question is, if I flashed a different ROM that would replace the voodoo kernel with whatever kernel the rom is using correct?
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If you are going to flash anything, make sure you disable lagfix first. You can do that by either going into voodoo recovery and selecting voodoo and then disable lagfix, or you can put an empty file in the voodoo folder on your sdcard named disable_lagfix.
That said, if you are going to flash different ROM, check to see if it contains a kernel. They should say whether they do or not. I believe that all of the ROM's that are currently available for the Mesmerize are kernel free now. If it did have a kernel, then yes it would replace the one you have installed. If you are unsure and want to check for yourself, all you have to do is use 7zip or winrar and check the zip package to see if it contains a kernel folder in the first level. If not, no kernel.

Thanks. I kind of assumed all ROMS came with kernels, but that is good to know.
When Froyo is released for this phone would you have to revert back to the stock kernel or just disable the lagfix in order to update to 2.2?

obliviator33 said:
Thanks. I kind of assumed all ROMS came with kernels, but that is good to know.
When Froyo is released for this phone would you have to revert back to the stock kernel or just disable the lagfix in order to update to 2.2?
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More than likely, the update wouldn't recognize your phone as something it was supposed to go on, so you would need to flash back to stock. Unless of course, the 2.2 you get is a custom ROM, which could be possible depending on who gets it first.

Just a quick question, what is the benefit of going to the Voodoo Kernel?
I have rooted the phone, gone to JT's clean ROM, and used the OCLF. The phone seems amazingly fast compared to what it was stock. Part of me wants to do the Voodoo Kernel, just cause its there, but I don't know if there is any real benefit.
Thanks and sorry if this is a dumb question.

zarakand said:
Just a quick question, what is the benefit of going to the Voodoo Kernel?
I have rooted the phone, gone to JT's clean ROM, and used the OCLF. The phone seems amazingly fast compared to what it was stock. Part of me wants to do the Voodoo Kernel, just cause its there, but I don't know if there is any real benefit.
Thanks and sorry if this is a dumb question.
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Your post helped answered my question so I'll help answer yours. I was wondering if a rom with less apps would help improve performance, reading your post I'd assume it does. Have you tried quadrant to benchark your phone before and after?
I didn't install any other ROM, just the voodoo Kernel with lagfix - and I noticed a great performance boost difference. Quadrant score was 888 before kernel and now it's 1813. I'll post my score after I change my rom as well.
After flashing this I lost my vibrate functions for calls and sms. After a reboot it was fine.

zarakand said:
Just a quick question, what is the benefit of going to the Voodoo Kernel?
I have rooted the phone, gone to JT's clean ROM, and used the OCLF. The phone seems amazingly fast compared to what it was stock. Part of me wants to do the Voodoo Kernel, just cause its there, but I don't know if there is any real benefit.
Thanks and sorry if this is a dumb question.
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Not a dumb question at all. OCLF is not a true lagfix. EXT2 lagfixes are placebo. They do speed up the phone, granted, and you will get a benefit. But the cost is a huge chunk of your phone's drive. With voodoo, you don't use up precious space creating a buffer. It creates an EXT4 Data partion saving lots of space. If you have Titanium backup, look at your Internal Drive... mine is 1.62GB with 1.39 GB free. and my DB data is 109 MB with 98.2 MB free. I have 192 apps on my phone. When I was using OCLF I had almost no Internal Drive left. Sure my Quadrant score looked good, but my it was inflated. Now, I know I'm getting the benefit of EXT4 plus all of that extra drive space. There really is a true benefit of using voodoo over OCLF. That and you also have added features in the recovery screen.
Hope that helps answer your question.

Voodoo Kernel will work with any rom or? I still have rooted stock USCC.

De-crippling the 2.2 Captivate (allow non-market apps)

does anyone know how to do this? i have used superoneclick, AIO captivate tools and OCD. nothing works
i have a rooted captivate running froyo stock

Backup your stuff and flash Cognition. Easiest way. You may want to stay stock, but trust me, it's much better.
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TheBassman369 said:
Backup your stuff and flash Cognition. Easiest way. You may want to stay stock, but trust me, it's much better.
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Agreed. Read what cog has in it, it comes with side loading enabled
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I got it to work through superoneclick even though it failed the 1st 2 times I did it. I restarted the phone did the non market app fix and then restarted again and applanet worked. It is still a little buggy but it works.
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I agree with flashing Cog.
However, I am currently trying to see how far I can get with the stock 2.2.
With that said, I used "SuperOneClickv1.7-ShortFuse" to root and allow non-market apps. If it does not work, remember to right click the .exe and run as administrator (if you are on Win7).

i want to keep it stock because of the just incase something happens and i need to use the warranty or insurance i want to get it back to stock in the matter of 2 clicks to backup all the att bloatware and unroot so i can send it in.
i know there is another method to flash back to stock but i dont really understand flashing different roms and kernels and want it to be as simple as possible. if i find a real need to flash a different rom and kernel i will learn more about it. im just not fully educated on much of this stuff.

gephross100 said:
i want to keep it stock because of the just incase something happens and i need to use the warranty or insurance i want to get it back to stock in the matter of 2 clicks to backup all the att bloatware and unroot so i can send it in.
i know there is another method to flash back to stock but i dont really understand flashing different roms and kernels and want it to be as simple as possible. if i find a real need to flash a different rom and kernel i will learn more about it. im just not fully educated on much of this stuff.
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Seriously, man, getting back to stock is as easy as that. All you have to do is download Odin one click, put your phone in download mode, click start, and bam, you're at stock. If you need me to walk you through flashing ROM's, I can later on today. It's not as hard as you think.

where do i download the rom for cognition
what are the pros and cons to cognition and the known bugs in it
why choose this over other roms? why not flash to 2.3.3?
will i have to re-download all of my apps and settings etc.?

gephross100 said:
where do i download the rom for cognition
what are the pros and cons to cognition and the known bugs in it
why choose this over other roms? why not flash to 2.3.3?
will i have to re-download all of my apps and settings etc.?
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I'll pm you with details, just download Titanium Backup and sms backup and restore from the market for now.
CM7 Inspire 4G

[How To] Root the Rogers Infuse 4G - NOT for AT&T Infuse owners

Instructions:
1) Create a folder on your internal SD card called Voodoo. Then create another folder inside of it called disable-lagfix.
2) Make sure the Samsung USB drivers are installed. Installing Kies is a good way to accomplish this. It shouldn't matter which version of Kies you install as they all contain the same USB driver.
3) Download and unzip Odin_Infused_Gingerbread_Kernel_v1.zip.
4) Right click on Odin3_v1.81.exe and run it as administrator.
5) Place your phone into download mode. Do this by powering it completely off and then holding down both volume buttons while plugging in the USB cable.
6) Make sure your phone shows up in Odin as COM##.
7) Click the PDA button and choose PDA_Infused_Gingerbread_Kernel_v1.tar.md5.
8) Press Start.
9) If the phone doesn't automatically reboot after it completes the flash, just pull the battery and then replace it and turn on the phone.
10) You should now be rooted and see the Superuser app installed on your phone.
Optional post root procedures:
-You may want to install BusyBox from the Market after rooting. It's required by some root applications.
-If you would like to revert to the stock kernel after rooting, follow the same procedure but instead use Odin_Stock_Rogers_UXKG3_Kernel.zip. You will not lose root by reverting to the stock kernel. If you enabled Voodoo lagfix at some point, you must disable it before reverting to the stock kernel.
-If you would like to enable Voodoo lagfix, just delete the Voodoo folder you created on your internal SD card and reboot.
-You may access CWM recovery while using the kernel you flashed to get root. To access it, power off your phone and with the phone powered off hold both volume keys and the power button for about 10 seconds and then release.
-You may install my Infused v2 ROM if you wish. Just enable Voodoo lagfix and then follow the instructions titled "Installation from stock or from Infused v1" in my thread. You will not experience the known bugs listed for the ROM like us AT&T owners.
--Downloads--
Odin_Infused_Gingerbread_Kernel_v1.zip
Odin_Stock_Rogers_UXKG3_Kernel.zip
Here are the mirrors for the rogers kernels: (By threi_)
Minus folder for both (and other Rogers stuff will be added)
Odin_Infused_Gingerbread_Kernel_v1.zip
Odin_Stock_Rogers_UXKG3_Kernel.zip
I do this for fun so you shouldn't feel any obligation to donate, but here's a link if you want to. Donations of any amount are very much appreciated.

thanks for guide gtg! just one question, (first time using odin) when I put my infuse into download mode, in odin it says com 05...not COM##...is that okay?
thanks!!

xchaotiKittenx said:
thanks for guide gtg! just one question, (first time using odin) when I put my infuse into download mode, in odin it says com 05...not COM##...is that okay?
thanks!!
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Yep. ## just means some number, any number.

Com port number doesn't matter; hence the ## designation. Your computer will assign whatever I/O port is currently available. May not always be 05. just as long as you wait 'til one is assigned.

ahhh awesome thanks guys! I just wanted to double check =) I'll let you know how it goes !!
Update: Done super easy and super fast..kinda scared me how fast it finished xD but it didn't erase anything at all ! woohoo ^^ Thanks again Gtg!!

I too can confirm that this is Great! Rooted!
Thanks for the help GTG465x

Chewy11 said:
I too can confirm that this is Great! Rooted!
Thanks for the help GTG465x
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Chewy gtg neede u on irc a while ago
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Quick question out of curiousity.. When wr flashed the infused gingerbread kernal.. Was it not supposed to erase everything on the phone? not complaining just curious how it works as i thought it was supposed.
Thanks again!! still working awesome and improved batt life!!
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xchaotiKittenx said:
Quick question out of curiousity.. When wr flashed the infused gingerbread kernal.. Was it not supposed to erase everything on the phone? not complaining just curious how it works as i thought it was supposed.
Thanks again!! still working awesome and improved batt life!!
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997R using XDA App
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Flashing a kernel doesn't erase any data at all. The kernel is what makes the system boot and work, but it isn't tied to your apps at all.
An analogy I can think of is when you change an engine in a car(change a kernel in a phone), none of the CDs in your radio/songs on your mp3 player(apps/data on your phone) are effected at all.

xchaotiKittenx said:
Quick question out of curiousity.. When wr flashed the infused gingerbread kernal.. Was it not supposed to erase everything on the phone? not complaining just curious how it works as i thought it was supposed.
Thanks again!! still working awesome and improved batt life!!
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I997R using XDA App
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kernel are backend, drivers and such. they are independent of the rom And data. roms can also be flashed without clearing data even in Odin but many devs write scripts that wipe because left over data can cause many issues, especially if there are roms for different carriers and different OS versions available.

Ahhh i see! both very helpful responses thanks guys makes a ton more sense now !!
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Nice to see some other Canadian Infuse Owners!
You guys(and gals!) rooted?

Yupp i agree ! I was wondering where we all were lol. I am. Are you on stock chewy?
sent from my bad ass infuse

yeah am still on stock, waiting for GB to 'mature a bit'. Also looking forward to some OC action with the kernels.
Edit: I was rooted with GTG465x's rooting kernel for a few days , then had a couple days with lagfix on, it was much faster! Back on stock one now mostly because I REALLY missed the accelerometer sensor.
Is a fix for the sensor issue in this kernel possible? Any other known bugs?
Am I right In thinking that its best to stay out of clockwork kernels, and to flash back to e3 for daily driver duty on the phone.
Would it be feasible to get a Rogers Kernel with Voodoo and Lagfix on e3?
Thanks for any help!

gtg465x said:
Instructions:
-If you would like to revert to the stock kernel after rooting, follow the same procedure but instead use Odin_Stock_Rogers_UXKG3_Kernel.zip. You will not lose root by reverting to the stock kernel. If you enabled Voodoo lagfix at some point, you must disable it before reverting to the stock kernel.
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I hope this isn't a silly question, but...
If I just wanted to root, and stick with the stock Roger's kernel from the get-go, can I just run Odin3_v1.81.exe and select the PDA_Stock_Rogers_UXKG3_Kernel.tar.md5 ? OR do I absolutely need to have Infused pushed first.
Thanks! First time Android user, and looking forward to rooting this kickass device.

esuohe said:
I hope this isn't a silly question, but...
If I just wanted to root, and stick with the stock Roger's kernel from the get-go, can I just run Odin3_v1.81.exe and select the PDA_Stock_Rogers_UXKG3_Kernel.tar.md5 ? OR do I absolutely need to have Infused pushed first.
Thanks! First time Android user, and looking forward to rooting this kickass device.
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U can flash kernels. Alone
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esuohe said:
I hope this isn't a silly question, but...
If I just wanted to root, and stick with the stock Roger's kernel from the get-go, can I just run Odin3_v1.81.exe and select the PDA_Stock_Rogers_UXKG3_Kernel.tar.md5 ? OR do I absolutely need to have Infused pushed first.
Thanks! First time Android user, and looking forward to rooting this kickass device.
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You need to flash the Infused kernel first and then flash back to the stock kernel. The Infused kernel is what does the rooting.

@gtg465x
So this kernel is based on stock Rogers but with root and voodoo lagfix...please correct me....thanks

No the ROOTER kernel is not stock(I believe GTG465x is source, and I flashed it before Rogers dumps were made), but its the way to root for Rogers Infuses. The phone worked fine here on that kernel, sensor issue was only one I encountered, Voodoo lagfix WAS quicker too. Be sure to follow Voodoo removal instructions before flashing back to stock kernel. The stock kernel retains root and restores perfect accelerator sensor function.
I am a USER, not a DEV ,so please correct me if I'm wrong, I have a thirst for knowledge.

Chewy11 said:
No the ROOTER kernel is not stock(I believe GTG465x is source, and I flashed it before Rogers dumps were made), but its the way to root for Rogers Infuses. The phone worked fine here on that kernel, sensor issue was only one I encountered, Voodoo lagfix WAS quicker too. Be sure to follow Voodoo removal instructions before flashing back to stock kernel. The stock kernel retains root and restores perfect accelerator sensor function.
I am a USER, not a DEV ,so please correct me if I'm wrong, I have a thirst for knowledge.
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thanks.....i read further in the OP that i can go back to stock kernel w/o loosing root. well lagfix is awesome! specially for me who wants stock ROMs....

[Q] Lose App Data When Upgrading With Heimdall?

This should be a fairly simple question. My wife & I have both decided to keep our Galaxy S4G's when our contract is up next month...we really like these phones and TMob will give us a substantial discount for renewing & keeping our phones.
I'm running CM9...probably as far as I'll go until our great developers get GPS working on CM10.
Wife is still on stock Froyo & is now interested in going to GB. If I remember correctly, since Heimdall doesn't require any wiping, I think all her contacts, photos, call logs, etc. won't be erased (not sure about this). Also she's concerned about losing data on her user apps. If nothing will be lost, I can use Heimdall to take her to GB and also to root with AntonX's kernel.
If data will be lost, I'll have to use Super One Click to root, install Titanium Backup, and then restore after the flash.
A third possibility...and I don't know if this exists...is to flash a Froyo kernel with SGS which will root her phone....don't even know if there is one.
Any thoughts or suggestions?
Thanks.

DickyG said:
This should be a fairly simple question. My wife & I have both decided to keep our Galaxy S4G's when our contract is up next month...we really like these phones and TMob will give us a substantial discount for renewing & keeping our phones.
I'm running CM9...probably as far as I'll go until our great developers get GPS working on CM10.
Wife is still on stock Froyo & is now interested in going to GB. If I remember correctly, since Heimdall doesn't require any wiping, I think all her contacts, photos, call logs, etc. won't be erased (not sure about this). Also she's concerned about losing data on her user apps. If nothing will be lost, I can use Heimdall to take her to GB and also to root with AntonX's kernel.
If data will be lost, I'll have to use Super One Click to root, install Titanium Backup, and then restore after the flash.
A third possibility...and I don't know if this exists...is to flash a Froyo kernel with SGS which will root her phone....don't even know if there is one.
Any thoughts or suggestions?
Thanks.
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I would think that Samsung kies would still upgrade her phone if you hadn't done anything to it yet. With the kies update, you shouldn't lose anything.
There were a couple kernels for froyo if you wanted to stay there (I don't think any heimdall one clicks though. "Bali" maybe?)

Do you lose data when updating day from gingerbread to 4.2?
Sent from my super fast AOIP SGH-T679!

tazmaniondvl said:
Do you lose data when updating day from gingerbread to 4.2?
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Yeah....when flashing with CWM, I do all the wipes...but I can do a good restore with Titanium Backup. Since my wife's phone is not rooted yet, we can't use TB.

Good to know. I will make a backup right now
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tazmaniondvl said:
Do you lose data when updating day from gingerbread to 4.2?
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champ1919 said:
I would think that Samsung kies would still upgrade her phone if you hadn't done anything to it yet. With the kies update, you shouldn't lose anything.
There were a couple kernels for froyo if you wanted to stay there (I don't think any heimdall one clicks though. "Bali" maybe?)
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I forgot about the Bali kernel...but I think you need to be rooted to flash it. I know very little about kies mini...need to read up on it & see if it upgrades without losing user app data. Would still like to know if using Heimdall causes data loss.

When I used kies mini to upgrade my t959v to gingerbread before I even knew about rooting it didn't delete anything.
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I used the odin version to flash bali. But, I'm odd. I like odin. It's not for the faint of heart. He could root with super one click root. Then flash bali with sgs kernel flasher (from play store).
Some people had a tough time rooting with SOC on gingerbread. That's were heimdall came in handy and cut that step.
Wasn't it drhonk that packaged kernels back in the day? He had an overclocked/undervolted that did good.

DickyG said:
I forgot about the Bali kernel...but I think you need to be rooted to flash it. I know very little about kies mini...need to read up on it & see if it upgrades without losing user app data. Would still like to know if using Heimdall causes data loss.
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Using kies is the safest route to get her on gingerbread. Heimdall will wipe the data partitions IIRC. I just used it yesterday to fix my kids phone. However I was going from a ics rom to gingerbread.
Once on gingerbread if you want to root her phone bhundven has a kernel one click in the development section.

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Using kies is the safest route to get her on gingerbread. Heimdall will wipe the data partitions IIRC. I just used it yesterday to fix my kids phone. However I was going from a ics rom to gingerbread.
Once on gingerbread if you want to root her phone bhundven has a kernel one click in the development section.
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Actually, I use Heimdall quite a bit, mainly to recover from my own stupid flashing mistakes. I got on Samsung chat yesterday and the rep said that upgrading with kies mini would delete data in user apps...this coming from the same rep who originally told me that I wouldn't lose anything because I could copy all apps and data onto my computer.
I'm guessing that both Heimdall and kies causes you to lose user app data.
So I'll probably: 1. Root the phone with SOC 2. Install Titanium Backup and do a full backup 3. Use Heimdall to upgrade to
GB, flash bootloaders, and flash AntonX's kernel to re-root the phone 4. Do a restore with Titanium.
....unless there are any other suggestions...thanks.

I upgraded with kies. It didn't wipe data. At least none that I could tell