How to downgrade to 2.1 and install newest firmware (Captivate) - Captivate General

Take the following steps to downgrade to 2.1 and download the newest firmware for the Samsung Captivate.
1. Master Reset
2. Revert to Stock 2.1 (using odin oneclick)
3. Download MINI Kies from samsung's website
4. reboot phone
5. plug in captivate
viola! took me awhile to figure it out but i got it... testing the ground for when the official 2.2 comes out.
2.2 was laggy for me... while the features are great I hate when things do not work correctly. Let me know if this worked for you.

Jh7? Our is there a newer one
Yay no more fc

still JH7 but no more lag!

How exactly do I revert back to Stock 2.1? Where do I even get it?

HawkSlayer86 said:
How exactly do I revert back to Stock 2.1? Where do I even get it?
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how exactly did you make it into the DEVELOPERS forum?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989

Way to be a ****. I did more searching and I'm fine now. Why must people be such assholes to people that ask simple questions? You're gonna get far in life bro.

HawkSlayer86 said:
Way to be a ****. I did more searching and I'm fine now. Why must people be such assholes to people that ask simple questions? You're gonna get far in life bro.
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are you mad bro?
i dont care.

HawkSlayer86 said:
How exactly do I revert back to Stock 2.1? Where do I even get it?
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Use this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989

Thread moved to General. Thanks for the guide.

Yeah thanks dimab. I found that when I did more searching. Thanks.

MrCambron said:
this thread sucks, i used the search feature to try to find the 2.1 download for my captivate... but i get this useless thread...
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the info you read is 3 years old. look at the date! the thread subject is misleading.
search the stickies in the captivate development forum. you want a 2.3 stock rom, gingerbread, as starting point. not 2.1
sent from one of my two SGH-I897 Captivates

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My phone is upgrading through keis:) OFFICIAL 2.2 is rolling out!!

Went to stock earlier this morning and did the JH7 update through Kies Mini, now I just tried it again and it's downloading firmware. Could it be....... By the way Im Central time in Missouri. Date of upgrade says 02/19/11
Cool. Let us know the build number in the about screen.
emuneee said:
Cool. Let us know the build number in the about screen.
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I will but it's taking a looonnngg time..
Rebooting now
on kies it said the update buld date was the 19th so looks like it is the leaked firmware.
bames said:
on kies it said the update buld date was the 19th so looks like it is the leaked firmware.
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Yup... what I was thinking
Yep 2.2
i897uckb1
froyo.uckb1
Kernel version 2.6.32.9
I am not familiar with all of the Captivate specific lingo you guys use (I'm an HTC Glacier user) but my good friend has the Captivate - and I was wondering if there is a link I can direct him to so that he can get the leaked ROM? (Official 2.2)
Any help is appreciated.
$pitacular1 said:
I am not familiar with all of the Captivate specific lingo you guys use (I'm an HTC Glacier user) but my good friend has the Captivate - and I was wondering if there is a link I can direct him to so that he can get the leaked ROM? (Official 2.2)
Any help is appreciated.
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ROMs made from leaked ROMs (the November and February leaks) are in the Devs section, but with the official version rolling out today he should just go with that.
$pitacular1 said:
I am not familiar with all of the Captivate specific lingo you guys use (I'm an HTC Glacier user) but my good friend has the Captivate - and I was wondering if there is a link I can direct him to so that he can get the leaked ROM? (Official 2.2)
Any help is appreciated.
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This was downloaded and installed through kies mini. Its the real one from samsung/ATT. I'm trying to find where Kies save the download but no luck.
rdunseith said:
Yep 2.2
i897uckb1
froyo.uckb1
Kernel version 2.6.32.9
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Yes. Same on me!.
rdunseith said:
This was downloaded and installed through kies mini. Its the real one from samsung/ATT. I'm trying to find where Kies save the download but no luck.
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Thanks. Please let me know if you have any success.
...tried Kies Mini at 11:03am EST and it was working. I've been messing with the phone for the last half hour now and have found that I am pretty happy with the e-mail updates, browser updates, and the fact that the update didn't remove any of the data from my phone that I can tell. I just have to re-organize my home screen and get my icons and widgets the way I like them.
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Beretta1526 said:
...tried Kies Mini at 11:03am EST and it was working. I've been messing with the phone for the last half hour now and have found that I am pretty happy with the e-mail updates, browser updates, and the fact that the update didn't remove any of the data from my phone that I can tell. I just have to re-organize my home screen and get my icons and widgets the way I like them.
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Were you rooted or anything?
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$pitacular1 said:
I am not familiar with all of the Captivate specific lingo you guys use (I'm an HTC Glacier user) but my good friend has the Captivate - and I was wondering if there is a link I can direct him to so that he can get the leaked ROM? (Official 2.2)
Any help is appreciated.
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Ask your friend to download Kies Mini software from Samsung support site. Then he connects the phone to it and it will automatically upgrade. ROM image files (which are already leaks a few days ago) are useless to you unless you want to use ODIN tools.
Caliesv said:
Were you rooted or anything?
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No, bone stock. The Kies Mini was also updated on my machine a few days ago, on the 19th, I think.
As for the update, it went smooth. I cannot find anywhere the update file is on my host machine, as if it used the phone's memory to store it as it downloaded it.
It appears that Samsung was listening to some of the wish list stuff. I almost forgot to check to see if copy/paste was active in Exchange or not, as well as the browser. There is a MUCH improved copy/paste in the web browser, but no copy or text selection in the e-mail prog.
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Great, I can't wait to try this out at home. Does anyone that has updated to the 2.2 use HeyTell? If so, can you verify if it is working correctly?
foxbat121 said:
Ask your friend to download Kies Mini software from Samsung support site. Then he connects the phone to it and it will automatically upgrade. ROM image files (which are already leaks a few days ago) are useless to you unless you want to use ODIN tools.
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Thanks. A Quick search and found everything I need.
so why use official 2.2 when there is better? looks? smooth? better than a custom rom? if not then why are people wasting their time upgrading? not trying to ***** just wondering why the hype when really its almost downgrading.
edit: those of you who like to stay close to stock, i understand why you want to upgrade. its the others that dont make sense.
rjblack11 said:
so why use official 2.2 when there is better? looks? smooth? better than a custom rom? if not then why are people wasting their time upgrading? not trying to ***** just wondering why the hype when really its almost downgrading.
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This thread should probably be merged with the main upgrade thread here, but...
For me, I never bothered to mess with the Captivate. First and foremost, I didn't want to void my warranty. Otherwise, it was just because I didn't feel like messing with it. I have three phones, one of which never has a SIM in it (Captivate). I use mine as a tablet more than anything else. Well, a really small tablet
I'm biding my time until I either get the Infuse or a tablet of some sort. Until then, I don't feel like messing with it. Had the update not worked as quickly and smoothly as it did, I wouldn't have bothered.
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Please post anything about the 2.2 update in the already opened thread.

Offical Android Upgrade 2.2 EC10 up on USC Website

http://www.uscellular.com/androidupgrades
Seriously how many of these threads do we need?
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akellar said:
Seriously how many of these threads do we need?
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA App
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Seriously, will you slob a knob?
Yup the official one is up. Looks like a fun install... I'd heard today it would be up by tomorrow, guess they got it up a bit sooner!
Yay for having source code now
akellar said:
Seriously how many of these threads do we need?
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA App
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Especially since I released the "Official" upgrade on the 17th. I just put it in a more convenient package for everyone and let them have it early. Plus made it faster to download. Convenience isn't all it's cracked up to be, though...
phidelt82 said:
Especially since I released the "Official" upgrade on the 17th. I just put it in a more convenient package for everyone and let them have it early. Plus made it faster to download. Convenience isn't all it's cracked up to be, though...
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haha that was my thought too when i looked up the instructions to install it via USC "wow this is a heckuva lot more steps".
congratz do they thank you for stealing ur upgrade or what?
vicous707 said:
congratz do they thank you for stealing ur upgrade or what?
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you might wanna watch it...phidelt is one of our best, and only, dev for the mesmerize. its people like him that keep awesome mods coming out for this phone.
try not to be a jerk to people whos stuff you download and use. this aint some troll board
BakedTator said:
you might wanna watch it...phidelt is one of our best, and only, dev for the mesmerize. its people like him that keep awesome mods coming out for this phone.
try not to be a jerk to people whos stuff you download and use. this aint some troll board
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I agree, stop being so rude, people are being more demanding AND rude to phildelt lately, he does not have to do ANYTHING for us yet he goes above and beyondfor us so stop trying to act funny because you are not, go troll some other forum.
bigjkcfan said:
I agree, stop being so rude, people are being more demanding AND rude to phildelt lately, he does not have to do ANYTHING for us yet he goes above and beyondfor us so stop trying to act funny because you are not, go troll some other forum.
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well put....couldnt have said it better...if you dont like what we do...dont let the door hit ya where the good lord split ya
Question about the official upgrade
Forgive the noob question, but does anyone know if the official release will unroot your phone using the techniques and software provided by USC? I'm technically savvy but this is still somewhat new to me. I've used Odin to root my phone and upgrade to the unofficial leak. I've had a number of software crashes since. I also found out, since I didn't do proper research before jumping onto the bandwagon, after the fact, that rooting will void the warranty. I'd like to unroot it, but I just need to know if this will do it or if I need to unroot it before I upgrade. Thanks!
And within seconds, I answer my own question
Apparently, it's been reported that the official update will, indeed, unroot your phone as well. Sorry for the wasted space.
Promediatech said:
Apparently, it's been reported that the official update will, indeed, unroot your phone as well. Sorry for the wasted space.
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If you install the official upgrade with the Odin files it will also "unroot" your phone. I say that because it's just putting a fresh system image on your phone so of course it will be "unrooted". The better option would be to install the pre-rooted version that has the 2e recovery as well so you can install custom ROMs and such.
dcow90 said:
If you install the official upgrade with the Odin files it will also "unroot" your phone. I say that because it's just putting a fresh system image on your phone so of course it will be "unrooted". The better option would be to install the pre-rooted version that has the 2e recovery as well so you can install custom ROMs and such.
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I can't find the pre-rooted version, could someone point me in the right direction please. And thanks to whom ever created the mod!
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imyp said:
I can't find the pre-rooted version, could someone point me in the right direction please. And thanks to whom ever created the mod!
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA App
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=997359
Forgive the noob question... but... is this official EC10 upgrade identical to the EC10 rom that leaked earlier, or are there differences? Would I be good to go just to keep the leaked EC10 rom?
userno69 said:
Forgive the noob question... but... is this official EC10 upgrade identical to the EC10 rom that leaked earlier, or are there differences? Would I be good to go just to keep the leaked EC10 rom?
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Yes ec10 is the same.
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eb13

hey xda i need a little help, you guys always have been great so here it goes...
im an evo user rooted and everything. i just got my wife and upgrade to a samsung epic, so what i was wondering was which is the best way to root and most importantly how do i know shes on/has EB13?...i dont even know what that is....i see links that refer to that but dont know whether to follow those instrusctions or look for others that just match what i have.heres her info if it helps...thank you guys!
Hware-d700.0.5
Build- FROYO.EC05
KERNAL-2.6.32.9
FIRM-2.2.1
again thanks and if this is dumb sorry
Here's a link for how the recovery which you will need once you root the phone http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1076967&highlight=root . At the beginning of the paragraph, there's a link for "One Click Root".. just follow the instructions, it's pretty simple.
As for EB13, no she does not have it.. her phone is running on EC05 as shown in "Build- FROYO.EC05" which is just a version of Froyo (android 2.2) as is EB13..
Were you going to install a ROM on the phone once it's rooted or..? and if so, do you need to know how to flash the ROMs?
**and for future reference, you might want to try to search the forum.. there are wikis that would have told you what EB13 and EC05 are, and the link for rooting the phone was actually the first result when you search "root" haha.
Just figured I would warn you because some people on here get pretty pissed off when someone posts a new thread about something that they just yelled at 10,000 other people for
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hey xda i need a little help, you guys always have been great so here it goes...
im an evo user rooted and everything. i just got my wife and upgrade to a samsung epic, so what i was wondering was which is the best way to root and most importantly how do i know shes on/has EB13?...i dont even know what that is....i see links that refer to that but dont know whether to follow those instrusctions or look for others that just match what i have.heres her info if it helps...thank you guys!
Hware-d700.0.5
Build- FROYO.EC05
KERNAL-2.6.32.9
FIRM-2.2.1
again thanks and if this is dumb sorry
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Well I would just try using ODIN to install a EH17(or any bulid you want) that has CWM/ACS Recovery build in.
Here is a link to a Deodexed/rooted/Busybox/CWM one to use that comes with ODIN and how to use it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1242326
And if I had to suggest a ROM, it would be Urban MetaMorphisis. Thats what I've been using for a while now with next to no problems. Link Below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1220218
Please, tell me if this helps
you guys.... .
thanks, i do know and understand the rules of the forums as i have rooted and flashed multiple times i just didnt understand the epics termilology per say
but again thanks so much for not being rude, epic is new i suppose i could of taken the time to look as i did my evo but she keeps hounding me...damn wife
but thanks lots
Well I would just try using ODIN to install a EH17(or any bulid you want) that has CWM/ACS Recovery build in.
Here is a link to a Deodexed/rooted/Busybox/CWM one to use that comes with ODIN and how to use it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1242326
so this link will get me rooted?
what is EH17?
and this link roots and installs a recovery?
again thanks sorry for dumb questions
ok, for starters, ec05 is the sprint distributed rom version, as would be eb13, or eh17 or any other 2letter2number codes on the epic forums. i'd stay on ec05, it seems to be the most stable rom/modem combination. you can flash most any rom (including the eh17 leak) from the ec05 rom, and you'll suffer less reboots or problems (unless otherwise stated by the rom developer) as long as you wipe properly. as you seem to be familiar with rooting, remember to make nandroids at any important step. as far as roms, i like the simply aosp and the cm7, but they have no touchwiz or sprint bloatware. if you like that, try srf.
finally, please be respectful of the forum rules and post in the proper place. this should be in q&a
edit: the 'E' stands for the year, 2011, and the 'C' stands for the month, march. this rom was released in march of this year. EC05 was the last official release, and was froyo. anything after EC (ED, EG, EH) are all gingerbread leaks that are less reliable.
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you guys.... .
thanks, i do know and understand the rules of the forums as i have rooted and flashed multiple times i just didnt understand the epics termilology per say
but again thanks so much for not being rude, epic is new i suppose i could of taken the time to look as i did my evo but she keeps hounding me...damn wife
but thanks lots
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No actually its cool to ask no one would flame you, just post in the Q&A next time please.
Btw take a look at some of the stickies they're loaded with info
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thank you xda
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tammyjustin said:
thank you xda
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they have a button for that
tammyjustin said:
Well I would just try using ODIN to install a EH17(or any bulid you want) that has CWM/ACS Recovery build in.
Here is a link to a Deodexed/rooted/Busybox/CWM one to use that comes with ODIN and how to use it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1242326
so this link will get me rooted?
what is EH17?
and this link roots and installs a recovery?
again thanks sorry for dumb questions
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EH17 is the lastest Android 2.3 "Gingerbread" leak for the Epic, besides the Froyo ROMs its the most stable.
Yes this will auto root and install recovery. To boot into recovery hold down Power, Camera, volume down.
After you flash the first link I posted, boot up shut down and go back into recovery and flash the second link. after that you should be good to go.
ANd it's cool man but like they said, post in Q and A, no one minds helping though.
**Personally I prefer the Gingerbread leaks over Froyo due to the speed.**
IM SORRY is seems as though it dont know that im doing but i do i swear this is just different...which one do i want?
and i swear i wont ask another question
[NEW] FOR EB13:
http://efragtv.com/android/OneClickRootCWM3-EB13.zip
NOTES FOR EB13: Auto conversion/restore seems to work 100% now. I converted and did NOT have to flash a rom over it. =]
[OLD] FOR DK28:
http://efragtv.com/android/OneClickRootCWM3.zip
tammyjustin said:
IM SORRY is seems as though it dont know that im doing but i do i swear this is just different...which one do i want?
and i swear i wont ask another question
[NEW] FOR EB13:
http://efragtv.com/android/OneClickRootCWM3-EB13.zip
NOTES FOR EB13: Auto conversion/restore seems to work 100% now. I converted and did NOT have to flash a rom over it. =]
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http://efragtv.com/android/OneClickRootCWM3.zip
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Well you want to AT LEAST have EC05, so just ODIN that on there. dont worry about CWM on eb13.
so use the eb13?
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so use the eb13?
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no, the newest stable official build is ec05, the newest leak is eh17. i wouldn't use anything but either of those. eb13 was released in february and was a froyo build replaced by ec05.
Odin tar:
MD5: 13f2bb5a67eed195b0c5f99c61a4607c
http://dev-host.org/kd0ivmaz6b7u/Deo...sybox-EH17.tar
this is the rom?
if you're on EC05 already, i'd just download the oneclickroot with cwm 3.1.0.1 on it. i wouldn't even use odin.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1076967
im really sorry i clicked the link, which one do i use...this is what i went to after i clicked your link
[NEW] FOR EB13:
http://efragtv.com/android/OneClickRootCWM3-EB13.zip
NOTES FOR EB13: Auto conversion/restore seems to work 100% now. I converted and did NOT have to flash a rom over it. =]
[OLD] FOR DK28:
http://efragtv.com/android/OneClickRootCWM3.zip
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im really sorry i clicked the link, which one do i use...this is what i went to after i clicked your link
[NEW] FOR EB13:
http://efragtv.com/android/OneClickRootCWM3-EB13.zip
NOTES FOR EB13: Auto conversion/restore seems to work 100% now. I converted and did NOT have to flash a rom over it. =]
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http://efragtv.com/android/OneClickRootCWM3.zip
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NITHER!
Use THIS, fallow the steps in the forum and tell me when you flashed that.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1242326
Someone just link this guy to qbking77's vids! they are great and easy to follow with links for what he needs.
here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1009997
Just follow the root install CWM video. Then stick to an EC05 ROM as they are most stable, Im sure your wife would prefer that.
my computer doesnt recognize phone, i need drivers i think

ATT Gingerbread update

Anyone else get an SMS saying there is an official gingerbread update available?
I did also
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Here is the URL from the SMS:
www.samsung.com/us/captivateupgrade/gb1
z28james said:
Anyone else get an SMS saying there is an official gingerbread update available?
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Its been available for I think over 2 months now. ATT just sucks. But yes, there is an official GB update but that update has been on the forums as an unofficial release (KK4) for a long while. I highly recommend the update and then I recommend immedaitely flashing a custom rom as the stock update isnt much of an improvement upon 2.2 Froyo.
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Its been available for I think over 2 months now. ATT just sucks. But yes, there is an official GB update but that update has been on the forums as an unofficial release (KK4) for a long while. I highly recommend the update and then I recommend immedaitely flashing a custom rom as the stock update isnt much of an improvement upon 2.2 Froyo.
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I'm on ICS personally Just thought I would throw this out there.
I did as well....but I'm running icssgs rc4 so no real point!
So would this technically be stock now?
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z28james said:
Anyone else get an SMS saying there is an official gingerbread update available?
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I got the message today. I'm running Cog 4.5.3, so I'm thinking it's not worth upgrading?
Has anyone tried this ROM for a decent amount of time yet? I'm just curious for stability purposes. I'm having decent luck with ICS, but until things smooth out a little, I'm contemplating just switching to something stable. I have no idea if this meets that description though
Yep. Have it rooted with corn kernel and its smooth and fast enough for me.
BelvedereWRX said:
Has anyone tried this ROM for a decent amount of time yet? I'm just curious for stability purposes. I'm having decent luck with ICS, but until things smooth out a little, I'm contemplating just switching to something stable. I have no idea if this meets that description though
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The "official" upgrade is the KK4 build that leaked about 3 months ago. They're exactly the same. So if you've tried the stock KK4 or any KK4-based custom ROM then you've experienced it.
I'm running a KK4-based ROM. It's reasonably stable; however, it's much smoother and (for me) more stable if you flash the most recent Corn kernel (7.06) on top of it.
kball88 said:
Yep. Have it rooted with corn kernel and its smooth and fast enough for me.
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I downloaded and finally got GB installed last night. However, I tried to root with super one click but it stops on step 7. Sounds like a lot of people have had this issue. How are you rooting? I'm pretty noob with this stuff, so I'd prefer something like one click rather than odin.
MagicArc said:
I downloaded and finally got GB installed last night. However, I tried to root with super one click but it stops on step 7. Sounds like a lot of people have had this issue. How are you rooting? I'm pretty noob with this stuff, so I'd prefer something like one click rather than odin.
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Ditto. Any help rooting the official gingerbread would be greatly appreciated.
guys learn to search and look around this post is always on the first page or close. This shows you how to root the stock kk4 update.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21375771
Sent from my Captivate running Android 4.0.3 ICS
capocaccia said:
guys learn to search and look around this post is always on the first page or close. This shows you how to root the stock kk4 update.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21375771
Sent from my Captivate running Android 4.0.3 ICS
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It's not that I didn't search (in fact I already discovered the thread you linked to), it's that we're looking for a one-click method rather than using odin. Are there any solutions for the problems we're having with Super One Click? Or perhaps another one-click solution that we're not familiar with?
There are two threads in this forum just below this one that provide all the info and files you need. Take a look. Worked for me ( and thanks to OPs for that). Flash gb, then a kernel that gives you root. I tried a few, like corn 7x best. Were not any one clicks out there for gb root a month ago, may not be yet.
Try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21375771
I am running the Fasty2.5 ROM. I would like to update to the stock kk4 version and then flash the Fasty kk4 version after. Should i flash to froyo stock before i attempt to install the stock GB update or will the ATT update wipe the phone for me?
ESdesigns said:
It's not that I didn't search (in fact I already discovered the thread you linked to), it's that we're looking for a one-click method rather than using odin. Are there any solutions for the problems we're having with Super One Click? Or perhaps another one-click solution that we're not familiar with?
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Download the kernel file directly to your phone, use an app from market to flash it, no odin. Try SGS.
ESdesigns said:
It's not that I didn't search (in fact I already discovered the thread you linked to), it's that we're looking for a one-click method rather than using odin. Are there any solutions for the problems we're having with Super One Click? Or perhaps another one-click solution that we're not familiar with?
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There are no one click methods that I know of. You really should learn to use Odin. Its not hard at all and opens alot of doors as to what you can do with your phones. I mean, its laid out step by step in that thread. Just follow instructions. I imagine we all can do that.
Thanks for all the info guys. I followed the instructions from the link below and everything went smoothly. Thanks again for all the input.
http://androidforums.com/captivate-all-things-root/483646-guide-root-official-2-3-5-guide.html#post3812463
thanks for info

[Q] Unroot, Carrier patches, etc

I couldn't find anything based on an Unroot thread, as well as some generalized questions.
SOMETIMES, phone devs, and the carriers, put out patches that actually correct some ugly known issues. Correct me if i'm wrong, but if i root, i'm led to believe i can not download carrier patches and updates.
My concern is If I root and there's by chance some JESUS patch that is issued that corrects reception issues, power cycle, etc. Is there a way to unroot the device.
First post by the way, go easy.
Edit: OH also, I forgot to mention, from what im reading around 2.3.6 seems to be the current version out for at&t however i'm only on 2.3.5 i've tried pushing the update by checking through settings>updates. It's telling me however that there aren't any available? Or did they pull the update for some reason?
You can always restore the phone back to stock if you want to.
Read through here. Valuable info.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1383464
Here is where you can get a stock image file.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1360943
Be careful and read before you do anything to your phone.
If you're still not sure what to do, ask.
Asking a dumb question is better than having a bricked phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1360943
rjohnstone said:
You can always restore the phone back to stock if you want to.
Read through here. Valuable info.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1383464
Here is where you can get a stock image file.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1360943
Be careful and read before you do anything to your phone.
If you're still not sure what to do, ask.
Asking a dumb question is better than having a bricked phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1360943
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I'm thinking about throwing ICS on it, but it sounds unstable, any opinions?
Sky ice is an awesome rom its ics like but thats as close to ics your gonna get for now. Devs here are working on getting it for us but its a work in progress and you wont see anything out for it for a while. As stated above read read read before you do anything with your phone. I lurked here for a month before i did anything with mine.
madmax49201 said:
Sky ice is an awesome rom its ics like but thats as close to ics your gonna get for now. Devs here are working on getting it for us but its a work in progress and you wont see anything out for it for a while. As stated above read read read before you do anything with your phone. I lurked here for a month before i did anything with mine.
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Isn't that just a 2.3.5 build with a ICS-like skin over it?
Jonnysoterrible said:
Isn't that just a 2.3.5 build with a ICS-like skin over it?
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Have you found a real ics that nobody else has? If not then sky is about as close as you are going to get
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I777
Found a YouTube video but it was the wrong phone, mistook the captivate for the skyrocket. My fault sorry about that.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using XDA App
rjohnstone said:
You can always restore the phone back to stock if you want to.
Read through here. Valuable info.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1383464
Here is where you can get a stock image file.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1360943
Be careful and read before you do anything to your phone.
If you're still not sure what to do, ask.
Asking a dumb question is better than having a bricked phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1360943
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Thank you again for your advice
I used this root method (zergrush), and it was very simple and straightforward.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682
Now, i just have to figure out what ROM I want to apply...

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