Need Rom Advice - Captivate General

OK 2.2 update is out Wooooo!! But Still no Bluetooth Voice Dialer big FAIL for me. So I am rooted and looking for a Rom suggestions with these features.
Bluetooth voice dialing
Lagfix would be nice
Gps Improvement if possible
Better speed in general
Decent Battery life
Thanks in advance for any suggestions

jpinks said:
OK 2.2 update is out Wooooo!! But Still no Bluetooth Voice Dialer big FAIL for me. So I am rooted and looking for a Rom suggestions with these features.
Bluetooth voice dialing
Lagfix would be nice
Gps Improvement if possible
Better speed in general
Decent Battery life
Thanks in advance for any suggestions
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Try Precision, got all of that plus a snazzy theme.

I am using Bright Widgets now can I still use it with Precision??

ryude said:
Try Precision, got all of that plus a snazzy theme.
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^^^This
Precision was my daily driver before KB1 was released. It has the best battery life, great performance, and all of those features you are looking for.

jpinks said:
I am using Bright Widgets now can I still use it with Precision??
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I have no idea what those are, but if it's a market app then I would have to say yes.

Ok forgive the stupid question but what does KB1 modem do for your phone? Increase internet speed?? or what??

jpinks said:
Ok forgive the stupid question but what does KB1 modem do for your phone? Increase internet speed?? or what??
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I can see you do not understand what a modem is, so I will do my best to explain it in simple terms.
A modem is what modulates and demodulates a signal wave in the air, allowing you to send and receive messages/phone calls/data. It is also known as a baseband. It takes digital data and converts it into an analog signal (the waves in the air) and the recipient converts it back into digital information again.
Each modem is designed to specifically work with a certain phone and firmware version. Do not mix i9000 modems with captivate kernels or vice versa.
Depending on the area you live in, certain modems will give you better battery/signal reception/call quality/download speeds.

Ok I understand about the baseband. Just wasnt connecting it with the Modem in my brain. How does the 3G data reception do with that modem? That is a concern as I use internet from phone on work. I am in the Midwest Kansas City area but travel alot on work.

jpinks said:
Ok I understand about the baseband. Just wasnt connecting it with the Modem in my brain. How does the 3G data reception do with that modem? That is a concern as I use internet from phone on work. I am in the Midwest Kansas City area but travel alot on work.
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Well you can only use KB1 with captivate ROMs, Precision won't work with it.
KB1 for me has slower data speeds than i9000 modems like JK4 and JL2. Also the GPS doesn't seem as fast.

Should I use Odin to install this rom, also the link to it in the GUIDE thread doesnt seem to be working anymore. Where Can I get Odin???

jpinks said:
Should I use Odin to install this rom, also the link to it in the GUIDE thread doesnt seem to be working anymore. Where Can I get Odin???
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No, you can't flash it through odin. You install it in clockworkmod recovery.

Never used clockworkmod recovery. Any tips

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Best modem for tmobile?

I know the first answer im gonna get is that it's trial and error...what i want to hear is what worked best for YOU. What was the best as far as speed, and what was the best as far as gps? What was your rom/kernel also if you think it made a difference!
doesnt matter. they all work but without 3g
Actually it does matter. Some modems i can't get ANY gps at all. Some i get 9 satellites. So ya it does.
Confused... Is this a unlocked captivate? Not that I can help, but hey I would love to hear your results.
lightswitch2159 said:
Confused... Is this a unlocked captivate? Not that I can help, but hey I would love to hear your results.
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Yes it is. I am using cog 3.04 with speedmod. jl2 and jk4 have seemed to be the best so far. But anything that makes the gps work well seems to **** up the wifi. It stays connected but sometimes it become unresponsive. But if the gps is busted, the wifi is flawless lol Can't have it all it seems!

[MODEM][ODIN] EP3HA Modems

For anyone who wants to flash just the EP3HA Modems only. All radios are independent of rom version.
I take no credit for this as it was simply pulled from the most recent leak. Flash at your own risk! If you need to be explained how to do it you most likely shouldn't!
Updated download link (md5): http://www.mediafire.com/?ge8ndpzblurwiog
Original EP3HA leak thread: http://www.mydroidworld.com/forums/...id-charge-gingerbread-2-3-5-ep3ha-leaked.html
If you find this useful please click the thanks button, enjoy!
Any comments on preformance?
MasterRy88 said:
Any comments on preformance?
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Just flashed...ill update the original post soon when I have some feedback.
Does anyone have the MD5 checksum for this file?
trparky said:
Does anyone have the MD5 checksum for this file?
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I updated the original post and download link with the new file.
Just flashed via Odin, everything works great. I finally have 4g where I only got 3g before.
Edit: running Imoseyon's 3.0.0 and Danalo's Humblecomb 4.0
Sent from my SCH-I510 using xda premium
Just flashed, haven't noticed much of a difference yet but I also don't have 4G in my area.
GPS?
When I flashed *just* the kernel with ep1w rom & modem I lost the ability to get a lock with GPS. even after rebooting a few times.
Have you guys tried the GPS/Google Maps since updating the modem?
lane32x said:
When I flashed *just* the kernel with ep1w rom & modem I lost the ability to get a lock with GPS. even after rebooting a few times.
Have you guys tried the GPS/Google Maps since updating the modem?
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Seems to work ok for me. Inside my house and get 20 meters accuracy after about 15 to 30 secs.
Download link seems broken.
Seems like download speeds are faster and link is down
Sent from my Glitched MIUI Fascinate
It seems the link here was pulled from a thread I posted on a forum elsewhere - I was doing some file reorganization and in doing so it made the link in the OP no good - my bad.
I've been using this since last night, and honestly this is the best modem I've used. I'm not getting more bars, but it holds on to the actual data signal itself loads better, plus I notice that I'm getting a data connection when I have very little signal. LTE seems to be a bit snappier as well, but maybe thats just a placebo effect.
The biggest difference I've noticed however, is battery life. When using Spotify, browsing the web, and other apps that use data, the battery doesnt drain as fast. I think overall having the data connection enabled doesnt drain as fast as previous modems.
It'd be interesting to know if anyone else has had similar improvements.
dwitherell said:
It seems the link here was pulled from a thread I posted on a forum elsewhere - I was doing some file reorganization and in doing so it made the link in the OP no good - my bad. I believe the OP should have the current link changed to this one.
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yea no problem dude. i updated the original post to include a new download link, thanks for the heads up.
lane32x said:
When I flashed *just* the kernel with ep1w rom & modem I lost the ability to get a lock with GPS. even after rebooting a few times.
Have you guys tried the GPS/Google Maps since updating the modem?
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With data on: Try loading maps, then press menu, then select sign in. This gave me a pop up and it worked for me. Accurate to <10 meters.
Hope this helps.
Sent from my SCH-I510 using xda premium
DragoonBrethren said:
Just flashed via Odin, everything works great. I finally have 4g where I only got 3g before.
Edit: running Imoseyon's 3.0.0 and Danalo's Humblecomb 4.0
Sent from my SCH-I510 using xda premium
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Ok, so I have Humble 4.0 which I believe comes with EP1W modem, which I believe contributes to the buzzing noise during phone calls.
Does this modem flash fix the buzzing problem?
Ted A said:
Ok, so I have Humble 4.0 which I believe comes with EP1W modem, which I believe contributes to the buzzing noise during phone calls.
Does this modem flash fix the buzzing problem?
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Honestly couldn't tell you. I have yet to notice any problems during phone calls. I'm not saying that it's not happening, just that I haven't noticed anything out of the ordinary. Sorry I'm not much help there bud.
Ted A said:
Ok, so I have Humble 4.0 which I believe comes with EP1W modem, which I believe contributes to the buzzing noise during phone calls.
Does this modem flash fix the buzzing problem?
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so far so good on this new radio..no call issues yet that I can attribute to the modems
Flashed the modem/radio last night. Didn't really notice a significant improvement over EP1W. I have yet to make any voice calls with it. I'll drive around today and see if it picks up a stronger 4G signal anywhere. I normally have 3 bars of 4G at my house.
Been using the new modems for the last two days and I can honestly say these are the best we've seen so far...consistent 4g, increased data speeds, and as of now no crazy static during calls as we've seen on the other gingerbread builds. I'm loving it!
Sent from my droid charge using XDA App

[Q] Serendipity VII Infuse - 3G/H(4G)

Mike1 - Awesome ROM..Thank you.
2 Questions: Why does ROM toogle between 3G/H signal? Stock ROM connect to 4G(H).
Some download from MARKET would come up insufficient memory and fail to down load. Is there a fix? I reboot but still does not resolve.
jc-gtablet said:
Mike1 - Awesome ROM..Thank you.
2 Questions: Why does ROM toogle between 3G/H signal? Stock ROM connect to 4G(H).
Some download from MARKET would come up insufficient memory and fail to down load. Is there a fix? I reboot but still does not resolve.
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Might want to flash a different rom. The dev for that one is jumping to a different phone. As you can see the latest version of serendipity is way over a month old. You will get better support from a dev/rom that is still fully supported.
Sent from my Samsung Infuse
jc-gtablet said:
Mike1 - Awesome ROM..Thank you.
2 Questions: Why does ROM toogle between 3G/H signal? Stock ROM connect to 4G(H).
Some download from MARKET would come up insufficient memory and fail to down load. Is there a fix? I reboot but still does not resolve.
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Depending on the area your in, stock or custom, the phone will always toggle between the two. The stock rom just doesn't show it doing so. If you aren't in an area that has 4G, obviously your phone will take advantage of whatever is available.
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slapshot30 said:
Might want to flash a different rom. The dev for that one is jumping to a different phone. As you can see the latest version of serendipity is way over a month old. You will get better support from a dev/rom that is still fully supported.
Sent from my Samsung Infuse
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I agree, but with GB so close, I'm sure we will get a boost in development with new roms to choose from..I wouldn't worry about an outdated rom, for now, S7 is great even if outdated. I mean its not like an Hdmi fix is gonna come till GB anyway lol
S7 Supports
WTF..I was looking forward to new update. Other ROM have alot issues.. Is there a recommenedation out there?
learner0910 said:
WTF..I was looking forward to new update. Other ROM have alot issues.. Is there a recommenedation out there?
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You're not really likely to see anything other than Hellraised I9000/Captivate ROMs until after AT&T Gingerbread drops.
So what if it hasn't been updated since initial release? It was created by Hellraising a highly refined and mature Captivate ROM. There's nowhere it really can go until we get official AT&T Gingerbread. At that point you'll likely be able to get nearly all of the benefits by flashing over another Hellraiser update.
I was originally going to try and do kernel development over UCKJ1 in order to backport some stuff to the Infuse Daily Driver series I've added to the GSII version, but it's looking like I may just return to S7 for that work. So when DD development resumes, S7 will likely be the ROM it's tested against until official AT&T GB hits.
I have run S7 off and on while trying to teach myself about ROM creation/modding, and S7 has always jumped back and forth for me in areas where I am right on the edge of good HSPA+ signal. It's fairly normal and if it's annoying you can always set your your phone to restrict to one network or the other.....but I wouldn't recommend it. I'd just be careful how much data you auto-sync if it switches a LOT as bad signal areas + background data can mean extra battery drain.
jc-gtablet said:
Mike1 - Awesome ROM..Thank you.
2 Questions: Why does ROM toogle between 3G/H signal? Stock ROM connect to 4G(H).
Some download from MARKET would come up insufficient memory and fail to down load. Is there a fix? I reboot but still does not resolve.
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I guess since no one technically answered your questions I will.
1. Because S7 is true to what you are connected to, whether umts (3g) or hspa+ (H) and that fluctuates normally where ever you are. Stock ROM always said either H+ (at&t) or 4G (rogers) regardless of whether you were connected to "4G" or 3G.
2. It is a known bug with the new market and has nothing to do with the ROM.
S7 is in no way outdated ....it may be over a month old but that's because it works so damn good...plus Mikey has said he will do one final update when official gingerbread cones out.
Anything you would consider more up to date is using leak stuff from ucki3 or 4....which kinda sucks anyway...
Sent from my Samsung Infuse 4G - 1.6ghz
SSJ_Gomike said:
I guess since no one technically answered your questions I will.
1. Because S7 is true to what you are connected to, whether umts (3g) or hspa+ (H) and that fluctuates normally where ever you are. Stock ROM always said either H+ (at&t) or 4G (rogers) regardless of whether you were connected to "4G" or 3G.
2. It is a known bug with the new market and has nothing to do with the ROM.
S7 is in no way outdated ....it may be over a month old but that's because it works so damn good...plus Mikey has said he will do one final update when official gingerbread cones out.
Anything you would consider more up to date is using leak stuff from ucki3 or 4....which kinda sucks anyway...
Sent from my Samsung Infuse 4G - 1.6ghz
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About the only improvement I can think of right now for S7 would be integrating the camera library fixes into the download.
That's it... That and the TCP buffer fixes in the initramfs (which you can get just by flashing a newer kernel) are the only good things that came out of UCKI3/I4.
Entropy512 said:
About the only improvement I can think of right now for S7 would be integrating the camera library fixes into the download.
That's it... That and the TCP buffer fixes in the initramfs (which you can get just by flashing a newer kernel) are the only good things that came out of UCKI3/I4.
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True....forgot about the camera files as I just pushed them myself...but it would definitely be easier if they were included..
As for the buffer fixes....you said newer kernels have it, does that include bedwa's newest one?
Sent from my Samsung Infuse 4G - 1.6ghz
SSJ_Gomike said:
True....forgot about the camera files as I just pushed them myself...but it would definitely be easier if they were included..
As for the buffer fixes....you said newer kernels have it, does that include bedwa's newest one?
Sent from my Samsung Infuse 4G - 1.6ghz
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bedwa included it in his latest release
Quick question guys. I have the rogers infuse 4g unlocked and on another carrier that is 4g but never get 4g showing..it's always on 3g. I'm in a 4g zone so I don't know whats up. apn related? or is it because I'm unlocked and with another carrier?
Thanks for the help in advance
Not sure if its me or the ROM
I recently rooted and installed serendipity. Which I love and works great. Its been like a week...love it.
BUT i don't really normally make or receive alot of calls. I did read the part about your first call not having sound, tried the speaker toggle, all is well. While Im making calls. But I cant receive calls. lol
It makes a crazy sound then says "NO SERVICE" for several minutes. But everything else works great!
Now im not actually using AT&T im using H2O
Any help is appreciated
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PS I wouldnt have posted without reading the entire thread BUT im at work as that is the only place I have internet right now and am trying to do this on the d/l lol. So I apologize if it was addressed and I just missed it.

New Ics modem ulc2 crappy?

Anyone else notice new modem not good? Is this a phone thing. I notice wifi not strong as used be could be the ROM or is there trick make sure modem works right or would I be better off with ucl4
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727 using xda premium
Go with the second ICS leak UCLD2 which has a much improved radio.
I am not getting great speeds on the UCLD2 but seems to be getting better as it settles over a few days.
It has been slowing my Wi-Fi as well but shouldn't as the kernal is what handles it. Im scratching my head about it as well but I am investigating it!
I have been stuck on oil rig in BFE and only have edge service, but the reception seems to be better for the phone side of it since flashing UCL2.
I don't know if it has anything to do with ULC2 or not but my GPS signal seems to take a lot longer to lock on?
Some radios work better in certain areas than others. When I had the Captivate there were so many radios available (with varying results based on location) that someone started a map for people to report the best working radios in their area: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1227717
I'm finding UCLD2 isn't working so hot for me where I live (harder to get a good signal than UCLC4) but I'm willing to deal with it until a new one comes out.
Whatever you do, stay away from the Note modem that people have been flashing and borking their phones with...
skrambled said:
Some radios work better in certain areas than others. When I had the Captivate there were so many radios available (with varying results based on location) that someone started a map for people to report the best working radios in their area: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1227717
I'm finding UCLD2 isn't working so hot for me where I live (harder to get a good signal than UCLC4) but I'm willing to deal with it until a new one comes out.
Whatever you do, stay away from the Note modem that people have been flashing and borking their phones with...
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Or use the leeC UCLA3 modem. It has the unknown bug, but connectivity is good for pretty much everyone. LB7 is also good if u have no lte
TK 421 said:
I have been stuck on oil rig in BFE and only have edge service, but the reception seems to be better for the phone side of it since flashing UCL2.
I don't know if it has anything to do with ULC2 or not but my GPS signal seems to take a lot longer to lock on?
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Welcome, dude !!
You really on an oil rig.....cool !! And you have time to flash ROMs.....just kidding !!
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icenight89 said:
Or use the leeC UCLA3 modem. It has the unknown bug, but connectivity is good for pretty much everyone. LB7 is also good if u have no lte
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+1. Yes, LeeC modem works for me, since UCLD2 is not good for me......
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1567213&page=3
see post #30. Flash with CWM.

What does radios and apn do?

What exactly do these things do? I'm on embryo 5.3 and the call quality is bad. It sounds like I'm under water. Will flashing a new radio or change apn help with this?
Sent from my S2 Skyrocket
Radio/Modem is basically how you get your signal or connection. Different versions may affect people differently depending on location, say if UCLF6 was better in Florida than in Texas or UCLF5 is better than UCLF6 in call quality (just an example), you just have to test which one you like the best when it comes down to customizing them.
APN can be included with radio/modem installations but its basically Access Point Names and its what the radio/modem uses to get their connection. If you have an APN for AT&T you use that, if you have an APN for Straight Talk you use that, some times there will be one specifically for LTE users and so forth.
Think of your Radio/Modem as your Cable Modem and think of APN as your provider.
Thank you so much man. One more question. I'm on stock uclf6 right now and when I flash...let's say embryo and it uses the same uclf6 but I get that under water sound, I can flash let's say uclf5? Would it be possible that would fix the problem? And it wouldn't affect me getting calls and texts?
Sent from my S2 Skyrocket
feelinfroggy23 said:
Thank you so much man. One more question. I'm on stock uclf6 right now and when I flash...let's say embryo and it uses the same uclf6 but I get that under water sound, I can flash let's say uclf5? Would it be possible that would fix the problem? And it wouldn't affect me getting calls and texts?
Sent from my S2 Skyrocket
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Correct. You can flash any ics radio for skyrocket and still get calls/texts. I use ucalc4 cause it gives me the best signal and battery life. But it's all depending on your region. I'm in Louisville, Kentucky area.
Sent from my Skyrocket powered by a two headed beast
bps119 said:
Correct. You can flash any ics radio for skyrocket and still get calls/texts. I use ucalc4 cause it gives me the best signal and battery life. But it's all depending on your region. I'm in Louisville, Kentucky area.
Sent from my Skyrocket powered by a two headed beast
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Hello my Kentucky fellow lol
I am in Lexington and UCLF6 wasn't the best for call quality , any other radio you tried aside from UCLC4 was also good on call quality ?
mahanddeem said:
Hello my Kentucky fellow lol
I am in Lexington and UCLF6 wasn't the best for call quality , any other radio you tried aside from UCLC4 was also good on call quality ?
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If you go to mohan's thread he has a list of other radios you can use:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1855349
You can also use the rogers one if you'd like.
UZ7 said:
If you go to mohan's thread he has a list of other radios you can use:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1855349
You can also use the rogers one if you'd like.
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I know there are tons of radio files for the SR , but I also know that messing too much with radio is risky (bricking , serious problems etc etc ..) so I asked if somebody can share an area specific radio experience ..
Thanks
mahanddeem said:
Hello my Kentucky fellow lol
I am in Lexington and UCLF6 wasn't the best for call quality , any other radio you tried aside from UCLC4 was also good on call quality ?
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Honestly, after I tried 4, I stopped looking. I seem to remember that uclf5 worked well too though. May try it. I've flashed a TON of radios, and not had any issues, I wouldn't worry too much about it as long as you get them from the skyrocket threads.
Sent from my Skyrocket powered by a two headed beast
Hey if I copy everything from my stock apn and I flash cm10 and change the cm10 apn to what my stock was would it help? Sorry is that's confusing.
Sent from my S2 Skyrocket
feelinfroggy23 said:
Hey if I copy everything from my stock apn and I flash cm10 and change the cm10 apn to what my stock was would it help? Sorry is that's confusing.
Sent from my S2 Skyrocket
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the apns should be the exact same for stock or custom

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