Hey all. I just bought a used (but in great condition) captivate off of ebay. Unfortunately it is of the #1008 batch.
I did test the 3 button and 2 button + usb modes and they both work.
Does this mean I will be fine putting a new rom on, or will this #1008 problem present itself somewhere down the road?
Last time I put an alternate ROM on a phone was way back on a Tmobile SDA, and hopefully it will be soon when I do my next one
Thanks
Lakewell said:
Hey all. I just bought a used (but in great condition) captivate off of ebay. Unfortunately it is of the #1008 batch.
I did test the 3 button and 2 button + usb modes and they both work.
Does this mean I will be fine putting a new rom on, or will this #1008 problem present itself somewhere down the road?
Last time I put an alternate ROM on a phone was way back on a Tmobile SDA, and hopefully it will be soon when I do my next one
Thanks
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Well if they are working then that's good..I suggest that if you are going to try a custom ROM you try the COG versions as it has the three button fix built in and should be the safest one to use...Just read and understand before you try any custom ROM and you should be fine...
Goto settings ---- > about phone and let us know what it says under baseband version
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fatttire said:
Goto settings ---- > about phone and let us know what it says under baseband version
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It says I897UCJF6
hmm... i ahev batch 1009 and i have perfectly working 3button mode
If it works, it works. Maybe not all from that batch have the problem. Doesn't mean it is totally unbrickable. You can still break the three button on any batch phone. But now we also have the hardware jig option so you're pretty well covered either easy. Go flash!
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Lakewell said:
It says I897UCJF6
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Then you are probably fine.
Just to be sure don't revert to JF6 stock without the 3 button fix
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Alright, thanks guys. Your advice helps a lot. Another question though about reverting.
After I flash to a new rom, for what reason would I might revert?
Lakewell said:
Alright, thanks guys. Your advice helps a lot. Another question though about reverting.
After I flash to a new rom, for what reason would I might revert?
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It gets old, there are problems with that rom, newer better roms came out that you want to try, or you just want to go to stock. etc
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It gets old, there are problems with that rom, newer better roms came out that you want to try, or you just want to go to stock. etc
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So if I ever want to change to a new ROM in the future, I will need to go back to stock before I do that?
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So if I ever want to change to a new ROM in the future, I will need to go back to stock before I do that?
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It's generally a good idea to revert to stock and wipe your data between ROMs in order to assure one install doesn't interfere with another.
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Ok, so for those of you who are wondering where to find the new Sprint CDMA HTC Hero radio, here it is This is for Sprint users on any rom; however if you're using Firerat's, it will not be as simple as flashing the radio. For those of you running Firerat's, either follow these instructions to flash the radio or see this thread. For those of you NOT running Firerat's, here are the steps to flash:
Download the radio and place on the root of your sd card
Choose "install zip from sd card" in recovery
Select the radio
It should flash, and then ask you to reboot the phone via the menu.
Select "reboot phone" from the recovery menu
The phone should reboot, with a big box and android showing
The phone will then go back to recovey, and say "Formating Cache..."
Wait about 5 seconds, and then reboot!
You're done then, new radio should be flashed! Let me know if you need anything or want to express thanks!
Thanks to Nfinite for the radio pull, here's the MD5 for it: F15CF77B1C08CFB1F357E2574F386F5F
Thanks for this. I revamped my HBOOT thread and included a link to here to encourage people to use this method whenever possible.
Porkrinds said:
Thanks for this. I revamped my HBOOT thread and included a link to here to encourage people to use this method whenever possible.
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You both are so awesome, thank you!
Did not seem to impact signal so far, though I've only tried laying here in bed. I'll report back after work Monday, as that is always the major radio killer spot for me.
Side note: could be a placebo, but data does ' seem' snappier. I'll report back Monday and hopefully have more answers.
At least as good, if not better so THANKS!!!
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No noticeable difference as of yet, but we'll see once I get home how it fares.
Since I use firerats and that method seems daunting, any potential issues with just staying with the old radio? I am due a new phone in Feb and just thinking it might be 'easier' to just stick with the old...also, does anyone know if the PRL is still 60671 or has that been updated also?
Will this work on various software build versions of the stock (rooted) Sprint Hero? Just asking because I didn't upgrade to the latest OTA so I'm still running 2.31.651.7.
DaWeav said:
Will this work on various software build versions of the stock (rooted) Sprint Hero? Just asking because I didn't upgrade to the latest OTA so I'm still running 2.31.651.7.
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Yes it will work.It won't change from custom rom to custom rom.Only if you flash a different radio or if your service provider changes it in a update.(Impaler or anybody if I'm wrong please feel free to correct me.)
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Thanks for this. I revamped my HBOOT thread and included a link to here to encourage people to use this method whenever possible.
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No problem, it's nice to have both methods available
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CraigCraig said:
You both are so awesome, thank you!
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No problem, let me know if you need anything!
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iczerjones said:
Did not seem to impact signal so far, though I've only tried laying here in bed. I'll report back after work Monday, as that is always the major radio killer spot for me.
Side note: could be a placebo, but data does ' seem' snappier. I'll report back Monday and hopefully have more answers.
At least as good, if not better so THANKS!!!
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No problem, and please do report back
Sent from my hero running froyo... take that Sprint!
FdxRider said:
Yes it will work.It won't change from custom rom to custom rom.Only if you flash a different radio or if your service provider changes it in a update.(Impaler or anybody if I'm wrong please feel free to correct me.)
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You're 100% correct
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pwachleman said:
Since I use firerats and that method seems daunting, any potential issues with just staying with the old radio? I am due a new phone in Feb and just thinking it might be 'easier' to just stick with the old...also, does anyone know if the PRL is still 60671 or has that been updated also?
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Prl and really there's no need to upgrade if you don't want to... if signal is fine, don't sweat it
Sent from my hero running froyo... take that Sprint!
i have a slight problem. i am running AOSP .9.8 and i flashed this via recovery but now when i boot my phone it locks it up about 1min into running. any help?
Switched said:
i have a slight problem. i am running AOSP .9.8 and i flashed this via recovery but now when i boot my phone it locks it up about 1min into running. any help?
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That's a rom issue, not a radio issue. I'd flash deca's 691 capped CFS kernel; that should fix it
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i have a slight problem. i am running AOSP .9.8 and i flashed this via recovery but now when i boot my phone it locks it up about 1min into running. any help?
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if you ran my rom with no issues then you flashed this winzipped radio and have issues now that most likely is not a problem caused by the rom
aosp said:
if you ran my rom with no issues then you flashed this winzipped radio and have issues now that most likely is not a problem caused by the rom
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Could be kernel speed, seeing as if the radio was messed up there'd be more serious issues
Didn't mean to start a fight here fellas. but all I did was reflash my ROM and its working great. I get better signal in my house now. Thanks
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Switched said:
Didn't mean to start a fight here fellas. but all I did was reflash my ROM and its working great. I get better signal in my house now. Thanks
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No problem Glad you got the rom up again and the signal is better for you Let me know if you ever need anything else!
dazz99 said:
This is just what I needed thanks I work on and off base
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No problem, happy to help Let me know if you need anything else!
getting a Captivate tomorrow
are there any essentials I should read and know?
ie flashing ROMs, lagfix
cheers
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=819105
This covers most if what you should know
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989
Most important tool for someone who flashes
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Mr.Pie[OCN] said:
getting a Captivate tomorrow
are there any essentials I should read and know?
ie flashing ROMs, lagfix
cheers
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check your GPS before you walk out the door Before you put the battery in, look at the first four numbers on the second line of the inside sticker- this will be your build number - 1010 for example would be oct. 2010 - Seems those that have 1008 build have problems with 3 button recovery.
I created a new user guide/sticky/faq - see if does you any good. Click here to check it out.
mcord11758 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=819105
This covers most if what you should know
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989
Most important tool for someone who flashes
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check your GPS before you walk out the door Before you put the battery in, look at the first four numbers on the second line of the inside sticker- this will be your build number - 1010 for example would be oct. 2010 - Seems those that have 1008 build have problems with 3 button recovery.
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I created a new user guide/sticky/faq - see if does you any good. Click here to check it out.
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cheers all! I"ll take a look at those links
wish me luck haha
Flash the Froyo 2.2 with ODIN, there's a discussion somewhere on the XDA site about it but it is way better than 2.1
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aggielover said:
Flash the Froyo 2.2 with ODIN, there's a discussion somewhere on the XDA site about it but it is way better than 2.1
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wheres the ROM located?
Do not flash the leaked froyo if you want 2.2 there are many roms that are much better then the leak
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Get Cognition.
End of thread.
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Do not flash the leaked froyo if you want 2.2 there are many roms that are much better then the leak
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like what?
glio1337 said:
Get Cognition.
End of thread.
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cheers
I got a question, once I get the phone, do I have to root it and stuff first and get that backup manager thingie? then start flashing the ROM and stuff?
thanks
Mr.Pie[OCN] said:
like what?
cheers
I got a question, once I get the phone, do I have to root it and stuff first and get that backup manager thingie? then start flashing the ROM and stuff?
thanks
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Cognition us built on froyo leaks with improvements
Assonace, perception and a couple others are built on i900 base froyo but optimized for the Captivate
Axura is based off of a Vibrant leak but is solid
I would suggest reading the threads in captivate development and finding what you feel comfortable with.
I am currently using assonance and axura, obviously not at the same time but going back and forth
To do a backup you will need to root but you do not need to root to flash roms
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If you plan on flashing your phone with a custom rom. I would suggest getting insurance or make sure you only do it within the 30 day return policy. It's nice to have insurance incase something goes wrong and your brick it.
Also make sure you get a case. This is typically the best one to go with. http://www.otterbox.com/Samsung-Captivate-Commuter-Series-Case/SAM4-CAPVA,default,pd.html?dwvar_SAM4-CAPVA_color=20&start=2&cgid=samsung-captivate-cases
mcord11758 said:
Cognition us built on froyo leaks with improvements
Assonace, perception and a couple others are built on i900 base froyo but optimized for the Captivate
Axura is based off of a Vibrant leak but is solid
I would suggest reading the threads in captivate development and finding what you feel comfortable with.
I am currently using assonance and axura, obviously not at the same time but going back and forth
To do a backup you will need to root but you do not need to root to flash roms
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thanks
nappent said:
If you plan on flashing your phone with a custom rom. I would suggest getting insurance or make sure you only do it within the 30 day return policy. It's nice to have insurance incase something goes wrong and your brick it.
Also make sure you get a case. This is typically the best one to go with. http://www.otterbox.com/Samsung-Captivate-Commuter-Series-Case/SAM4-CAPVA,default,pd.html?dwvar_SAM4-CAPVA_color=20&start=2&cgid=samsung-captivate-cases
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thanks!!
All I can say is to go through the different ROM threads, look at the screen shots,get a feel for the thread itself and check out the change logs. One of the most important things is to ensure you are happy and that the ROM you choose is one that will do you good. Keep in mind you can always flash back to stock and choose a different one.
PS. I am the dev of Axura and it is blazing fast, GPS works great and the animations are to die for.
Have fun on the Captivate.
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All I can say is to go through the different ROM threads, look at the screen shots,get a feel for the thread itself and check out the change logs. One of the most important things is to ensure you are happy and that the ROM you choose is one that will do you good. Keep in mind you can always flash back to stock and choose a different one.
PS. I am the dev of Axura and it is blazing fast, GPS works great and the animations are to die for.
Have fun on the Captivate.
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thanks alot for the input!
i'm dying to get my phone now!!
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forgot to ask, what are the list of recommended ROMs for the Capitvate? I"ll take a look at all of em
cheers again
I flashed back to stock this morning to test something and noticed there was a 19Mb update. After updating I rebooted the phone and checked a few more times to make sure there were no more updates. When I went into 'Download' to flash a new rom this is the screen I was presented with. After I chose to enter to Download mode that was the 2nd screen I had. Just thought it was funny and would share.
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Wulfegang is the man. Everyone give him a kiss to remove the butterflies from his stomach!
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Wulfegang said:
I flashed back to stock this morning to test something and noticed there was a 19Mb update. After updating I rebooted the phone and checked a few more times to make sure there were no more updates. When I went into 'Download' to flash a new rom this is the screen I was presented with. After I chose to enter to Download mode that was the 2nd screen I had. Just thought it was funny and would share.
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Was that the whole point of the update lol?
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theROMinator said:
Was that the whole point of the update lol?
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Looks like it loads new bootloaders on our phone.... Making it easier to go from this update to GB soon I would think...
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SSJ_Gomike said:
Looks like it loads new bootloaders on our phone.... Making it easier to go from this update to GB soon I would think...
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We could only imagine...
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theROMinator said:
We could only imagine...
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Samsung is warning us of the power of the devs!
Successful XDA devs are successful... xP
Could someone please upload this bootloader zip ? I would like to try them with this GB leak to see if it gets rid of rainbows.
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Removing the download for the bootloaders so people won't try flashing them and brick devices left and right. They were only intended for serious devs who know what they are doing. Sorry.
Could you also upload the whole update package? Thanks for the bootloaders.
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Considering that we haven't ever been able to flash dumped BLs from the Rogers ROM, having the update package to look at would be highly beneficial to figure out how to flash the bootloaders.
This is a similar download mode screen to the SGSII - keeping count of how many custom ROMS you run/flash. Keeping in mind if you phone needs to go some where to be serviced there maybe a document of how they can check this counter. A USB JIG cleared this on the SGSII & my jig works fine on my Infuse so I can imagine it will still clear it.
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This is a similar download mode screen to the SGSII - keeping count of how many custom ROMS you run/flash. Keeping in mind if you phone needs to go some where to be serviced there maybe a document of how they can check this counter. A USB JIG cleared this on the SGSII & my jig works fine on my Infuse so I can imagine it will still clear it.
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If that's the reason, then that's a REALLY smart way to track if you flash a custom "OS", as Samsung would say.
If it's as simple as using a USB JIG to clear it, then we should be in the clear.
Well i guess this finally gives me a reason to pick one up......
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Considering that we haven't ever been able to flash dumped BLs from the Rogers ROM, having the update package to look at would be highly beneficial to figure out how to flash the bootloaders.
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It may be a bit before i could actually get a dump of the update package (considering i have n idea how to even begin to do that). i just had hernia surgery this morning and not really feeling up to doing much in the way of dev work lol. i will let everyone know when i am feeling better and maybe someone could walk me through it on IRC.
+1 got the upload prompt and uploaded something
Boot loaders flashed fine, now have the new download screen with warning. Still had rainbows and cannot access recovery when used with leaked GB. Otherwise no issues.
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Wulfegang said:
It may be a bit before i could actually get a dump of the update package (considering i have n idea how to even begin to do that). i just had hernia surgery this morning and not really feeling up to doing much in the way of dev work lol. i will let everyone know when i am feeling better and maybe someone could walk me through it on IRC.
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No problem - honestly someone like gtg might be better as far as finding that update, I'm not sure where to look myself!
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Boot loaders flashed fine, now have the new download screen with warning. Still had rainbows and cannot access recovery when used with leaked GB. Otherwise no issues.
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I was curious about this, thanks for the info!
Also in case anyone wants to know, after flashing the leaked GB with this BL the download screen still reports official Samsung Binary as the current.
This is just a short term observation: when I flashed the leaked GB with the old BL I got hard reboots when apps accessed GPS (speed test, maps, co pilot) 1 out of 10 times. With these BL's I am at 18 hours using all of those apps without any reboots. Though it could have just been reflashing that fixed it. I did not use TB or anything to restore app data usher time, both times I went back to stock first.
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I just downloaded the BLs. Do I convert file (with both BLs) to .tar to odin flash?
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Not having issue other than rainbows ... May keep current BLs
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So I recently put my phone back to stock and it's back to UCKD5. The issue is, I want to get it back up to the latest update. UCKH1? Or was it I? Nevertheless, how would I get it back to that? Sorry for the noob question. This is just one thing I've never done. On a sidenote, I've also got that 4 hour clock error...
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So I recently put my phone back to stock and it's back to UCKD5. The issue is, I want to get it back up to the latest update. UCKH1? Or was it I? Nevertheless, how would I get it back to that? Sorry for the noob question. This is just one thing I've never done. On a sidenote, I've also got that 4 hour clock error...
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Click here for a list of modems. Read, download and flash whichever you like.
Click here to go to a thread already created based on that 4 hour clock jump.
Don't forget to click the thank button on the people who gave the solution to your problem on those threads ^ up there.
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Click here for a list of modems. Read, download and flash whichever you like.
Click here to go to a thread already created based on that 4 hour clock jump.
Don't forget to click the thank button on the people who gave the solution to your problem on those threads ^ up there.
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But where's the one from the September 14th upadate? See, the issue is when I returned to stock I'm on UCKD5, and I can't update the phone even when I go to the software update tab.
since our atrix 2 used only one referance in the build.prop for the radio and the new leaked sgII ics firmware also does and is already [email protected] is it posibul that it can be ported to our phone?
It doesn't matter how many references there are in the build.prop it has to be the same antenna. I don't think the sg2 has the same antenna as the Atrix 2.
ty I will now find what radio I was able to flash the other day while goofing around (was either one of the droids or the razr) and try to port that one ty
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ty I will now find what radio I was able to flash the other day while goofing around (was either one of the droids or the razr) and try to port that one ty
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wait a minute. You flashed
- A radio that WORKED
- That was designed for ICS
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no not one for ics, but they already have ics roms that work for that one and it also works on the asian and our mb865 it is a little buggy as it does not like to turn the radio back on every once in a while after I put it in airplane mode and needs to be restarted as it tends to hang when it does that but over all it works very good
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no not one for ics, but they already have ics roms that work for that one and it also works on the asian and our mb865 it is a little buggy as it does not like to turn the radio back on every one in a while after I put it in airplane mode and needs to be restarted as it tends to hang when it does that but over all it works very good
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please post some links! The only thing holding us back from ICS is that we can't get the radio to work. What phone is the ROM for?
cogeary said:
please post some links! The only thing holding us back from ICS is that we can't get the radio to work. What phone is the ROM for?
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+1 you maybe sitting on the key to cm9 miui etc.
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Oh man, I hope this guys posts the radio he flashed!
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I call bull****.
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^^Wow, how do you really feel?
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^^Wow, how do you really feel?
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It was a joke. Did you not see my guy with his eye winking? Plus I'm not being an ass by any means this is just who i am, i don't believe stuff till i see it.
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