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[Q] captivate : custom rom how to

I am totally new to Android. and I really need some help.
I need to know how to install custom firmware and which one for my phone.
Model SGH I897
FIRMWARE 2.2
BASEBAND I897UCJ16
KERNEL 2.6.32.9
it is rooted btw/
thanks

maxximboy1 said:
I am totally new to Android. and I really need some help.
I need to know how to install custom firmware and which one for my phone.
Model SGH I897
FIRMWARE 2.2
BASEBAND I897UCJ16
KERNEL 2.6.32.9
it is rooted btw/
thanks
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You will need to flash stock using odin
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989
You are on the leaked froyo which had s recovery that will not allow you to flash custom roms.
You can find roms here in the development thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=706
Flashing roms is mainly done through clockwork recovery which us installed through rom manager which is a free app you can get from the market
As to which rom to use is a matter of opinion. Read threads, and understand the known issues. Most of the custom roms are great but there are short comings
If you need any further help feel free to pm me.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using XDA App

thanks let me try... really appreciated, btw why do I get error message about signature?

maxximboy1 said:
thanks let me try... really appreciated, btw why do I get error message about signature?
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because recovery 3e which is what comes with FROYO by default, doesnt allow unsigned zip files to be used...which means you will not be able to use clockworkmod to install new roms...

thanks guys

alrite guys, finally i was able to flush with stock, did master clear and go it rooted with super user access.
when i did some research, thats what i found, whihc one sould i use, all i care if there is no ATT apps
* AOSP FroYo Beta Molecule http://tiny.cc/f7p1f
* VanillaCaptivate (AOSP 2.1): http://tiny.cc/fu3qc (still in alpha)
* COGNITION v2.2 BETA (previously SRE by Designgears): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=786532
* Frankin-Twiz: http://tiny.cc/4vc56
* Captivate-Deodexed-JH7 stock: http://tiny.cc/87wiw
* Eugene's Vibrant Hybrid R3 http://tiny.cc/43v8p
* Shep211's JPK\JI6 ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803569
* Stock ROM (Odin one click): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989

Or you could read about each one and select on for yourself.

Can you tell me how did it get the stock version?
I too had the same version but whenever I use the Method 1 from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989, it always stays at download page and nothing is done on Odin. So I went with the steps mentioned on this page:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=818439 which still keeps the 2.2 firmware(btw mine is 1010 series)
Any idea on how to get back to stock version.
[update] NM abt this.. I figured it out. and choose Cognition..
Man, Cognition is awesome.. captivate is so fast and Quadrant shows 1500+ always.. Its time to donate to Cognition
I took this version: http://www.ponack.net/designgears/release/Cognitionv2.3b7-oc-uv.zip

[Q] Root for Gingerbread on Droid Pro?

Im on an unlocked Droid Pro and manually got myself the Gingerbread update
but I cant seem to find a a final answer to whether or not gingerbread on the droid pro can be rooted?
most forums suggest that manually installing the pre rooted gingerbread was my best bet.. but since im past that stage, is there any looking forward?

I did the same and recovered to my T-Mobile rom really hardly back

You should be able to download the team black hat app and get the new 3.8.7 sbf (this is the most recent froyo update) and flash your phone back to froyo with the sbf. After getting back to froyo you can then install the prerooted gingerbread.

patmw123 said:
You should be able to download the team black hat app and get the new 3.8.7 sbf (this is the most recent froyo update) and flash your phone back to froyo with the sbf. After getting back to froyo you can then install the prerooted gingerbread.
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yeah black hat is mainly in charge of those moto roms

patmw123 said:
You should be able to download the team black hat app and get the new 3.8.7 sbf (this is the most recent froyo update) and flash your phone back to froyo with the sbf. After getting back to froyo you can then install the prerooted gingerbread.
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err.. im going to sound really stupid but how do you "flash" your phone back to "sbf" (???)
and TBH isnt free right?
if it is, a link would be superb.
thanks!

What's the stock android software?

I bought this g2x and it came with cryogen installed. I just want stock Gingerbread installed so I used what I thought was a stock OS. It says I'm using 2.2.2, and I have a horrible issue with my wifi. What's the current version available?
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Current stock version is 2.3.3
CM never had a 2.2.2... sounds like the original stock Froyo rom.
Easy enough to fix. NVFlash using the easy nvflasher app available in the development section and download your favorite rom. CM has a stable CM7.1.0.1 available. I use MIUI w/ fauxs 4.3 Kernel.
Weapon makes a nice stock-like solid build.
G2x - Latest MIUI w Faux Kernel
Transformer - Latest Revolver w OC/UV Kernel
www.MiiWiiChat.com - Wii Chat
www.SnapSiteAdmins.com - Web Development

Eppidemic said:
I bought this g2x and it came with cryogen installed. I just want stock Gingerbread installed so I used what I thought was a stock OS. It says I'm using 2.2.2, and I have a horrible issue with my wifi. What's the current version available?
Sent from my LG-P999 using xda premium
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cryogen Cyanogen will cry reading this.
How did it come with Cyanogen? Did you buy it from friend or ebay?

If you are back on stock 2.2.2 and you have the baseband dated March, you can use the LG Updater to update to GB and get the new baseband. It is the new baseband that will fix your wifi issues. You can download the LG Updater from the link below. Make sure you read the posts on this forum regarding the updater. If you don't do it right you can mess up your phone; but if you follow the instructions exactly, turn off firewall and anti-virus, unplug other usb devices, etc. you should be fine. Install the USB drivers from the Updater program to make sure you have the latest USB drivers.
http://wwwstg.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/G2X-Driver/index.jsp
Good luck and enjoy!

[SBF] "Bug Solver" 2.2.1 for Israel Devices

I have been getting complains from people with a Yellow Cellcom Sim card, that they cannot use ROMs like CM7.
I found a ROM that works great with all of this, even better than the NORDIC when it comes to CM7.
This is a leaked 2.2.1 with MOTOBLUR, will upload a nand later
Download:
http://depositfiles.com/en/files/tjnmh6d98
Instructions:
Power off your phone
Hold Volume Up and turn on your phone Battery must be 90% and up
Flash via RSD Lite, make sure you have the proper drivers installed
The phone will turn on by it self, unplugging while flashing will cause a permanent brick.
Flash any Custom 2.3+ Rom

iYossi said:
I have been getting complains from people with a Yellow Cellcom Sim card, that they cannot use ROMs like CM7.
I found a ROM that works great with all of this, even better than the NORDIC when it comes to CM7.
This is a leaked 2.2.1 with MOTOBLUR, will upload a nand later
Download:
http://depositfiles.com/en/files/tjnmh6d98
Instructions:
Power off your phone
Hold Volume Up and turn on your phone Battery must be 90% and up
Flash via RSD Lite, make sure you have the proper drivers installed
The phone will turn on by it self, unplugging while flashing will cause a permanent brick.
Flash any Custom 2.3+ Rom
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same problem with this simcards have the galaxy mini cm7 any of the buileds
phone restarts .....

i have the cellcom 2.1 . for flashing cm7 ill need this sbf ?

havlaz said:
i have the cellcom 2.1 . for flashing cm7 ill need this sbf ?
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Yes. Flash, root, then install CWM and flash CM7

yesssss. thank אחי

What languages are included in this ROM?

Need some help
after flashing this SBF, RSD lite show finished and result Pass, but on the device i see a white led on the top, but the device does not wake up.
Won't boot
tried to flash again. same issue.
tried to flash JORDN_U3_97.21.51 and device boot ok, but it is 2.1 :-(
any idea why the 2.2.1 SBF give a blank screen?
thanks

wich is best for defy plus if i want to flash a gb rom like cm7?

yaniv2203 said:
wich is best for defy plus if i want to flash a gb rom like cm7?
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You don't have to flash any SBF. Your DEFY+ comes with a Gingerbread firmware, right? (It's Android 2.3.x?)
You just need to use the "plus" version of the ROM. There are various names for those versions - jordan plus, defy plus or MB526.
(The standard (jordan/defy/MB525) versions are for phones with Froyo firmwares (Android 2.2.x).)

Its defy plus after i flashed it as mb526 instead of 525 is it matters?
And how can i download the right version of quarx for me?
Sent from my MB526 using xda app-developers app

yaniv2203 said:
Its defy plus after i flashed it as mb526 instead of 525 is it matters?
And how can i download the right version of quarx for me?
Sent from my MB526 using xda app-developers app
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This is not the right thread for your question(s). If you want to install CM10.1 or CM10 they both have Support threads in the Defy General Discussion forum
P.S. Quarx is a guy named Nicolas, are you sure you want a version of HIM? :silly:
P.P.S. Here's the answer anyway - CM10 and CM10.1 are now 2ndboot ROMs - they have a custom kernel contained within and because of that they are universal, the same ROM is used for both DEFY and DEFY+!
Now please stop psoting in the wrong thread

niksy+ said:
This is not the right thread for your question(s). If you want to install CM10.1 or CM10 they both have Support threads in the Defy General Discussion forum
P.S. Quarx is a guy named Nicolas, are you sure you want a version of HIM? :silly:
P.P.S. Here's the answer anyway - CM10 and CM10.1 are now 2ndboot ROMs - they have a custom kernel contained within and because of that they are universal, the same ROM is used for both DEFY and DEFY+!
Now please stop psoting in the wrong thread
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thanx
just tell me where i should post my questions
does it kill free mem and battary?

GodSlayer said:
I have been getting complains from people with a Yellow Cellcom Sim card, that they cannot use ROMs like CM7.
I found a ROM that works great with all of this, even better than the NORDIC when it comes to CM7.
This is a leaked 2.2.1 with MOTOBLUR, will upload a nand later
Download:
http://depositfiles.com/en/files/tjnmh6d98
Instructions:
Power off your phone
Hold Volume Up and turn on your phone Battery must be 90% and up
Flash via RSD Lite, make sure you have the proper drivers installed
The phone will turn on by it self, unplugging while flashing will cause a permanent brick.
Flash any Custom 2.3+ Rom
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i turned my defy to mb526 after i accedently flashed it with the wrong sbf.
can i turn it backwords and flash your sbf as a defy with no further problems?
this is my sbf
"DEFYPLUS_U3_4.5.1-134_DFP-125_GR_SIGN_SIGNED"

I need android firmware upgrade

I have a problem I reverted back to the original eclair android 2.1 firmware because my wifi wouldn't work. Heres the thing I go to samsungs website but it says to upgrade you need kies mini to do it. I have windows 7 and can never get to recognize my phone I tried installing drivers it just never worked. I do have a desktop that still has good old windows xp so when I wanna add anything to my phone I do it through that means. My main question is first whats the best firmware version that can be run on samsung captivate. I understand you need to install them in order eclair>froyo>gingerbread. My other question is if I install kies mini on my windows xp machine which doesn't currently have internet to it can I do the upgrade that way without any problems? I was also wondering whats a good stable rom to use?I tried to do att update but i forgot to unfreeze the att apps with titanium backup now I have to wait 24 hours lol but I need an app from the playstore my friend released I'm stuck with market and can get half the apps I had Thanks for any help I really appreciate it. oh and yes my phone is rooted.

I went from Froyo to Jelly Bean on my captivate. Check out Helly Bean or Slim Bean ROMs, both have working version for captivate. I would recommend Slim Bean as its considerably smoother given the limited (outdated) specs of cappy.
GL

I just found this site which has a kies version specifically to my phone.
samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SEG-I897ZKAATT
I also figured out why my samsung would never be recognized for my pc running windows 7. It has something to do with my usb port because when I connect through a usb hub it works fine.
OMG it works Kies Mini works. I also had to unroot my phone first and then remove external sd card.
Im fully updated to Gingerbread now 2.3
Here is my specs I used odin and installed Kernal KK4
How do I load roms to use on my device
model munber
samsung-sgh-i897
firmware version
2.3.5
baseband version
i897uckk4
kernel version
2.6.35.7-i897ukk4-cl614489
build number
gingerbread.uckk4

See TRusselo's Guide in the Q & A Forum. It is a Stickied Thread.
Sent from my SGH-I897 using xda premium

I was I got stuck on the step where it says to flash to speed mod kernel.
When I do that my phone gets stuck at a loading screen saying
"Samsung i897" in white letters with samsung logo at bottom of screen with black background. When I changed my kernel back to KK4 it worked fine again and loaded back.

The speedmod kernel is just so u can have cwm recovery to flash ur Rom of choice. It is not meant to boot ur phone.
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So if I install a jelly bean slim I lose gingerbread? Which would make some of my apps incompatible from play store? I was also wondering whats with bootloaders and how can I ensure I have it. Judging form my specs is there anything else I need to do before loading a rom or literally just put the rom in a zip folder on one of my sd cards internal or external boot into recovery mode and choose the rom of my choice and from there it will load that rom and thats it?

If u were running kk4 with no probs, then u have the i897 gb bootloaders. And yep, if u flash a jellybean rom u will loose gb. And in order to go back to gb base u will have to use Odin or Heimdall.
As far as flashin a Dev Rom goes...if u have cwm recovery then u r good to go.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897 using xda premium

I flashed corn kernel 7.06.It gives u cement recovery and ability to root thru recovery.From there u just follow thread for Tom u want.
Sent from my SGH-I897 using xda app-developers app

I have had good success with AOKP open Kang you can flash from recovery. They have page on rootwiki that walks through the process. Current version is build 5 once that's installed I change kernels to semaphore 2.4.5c semaphore provides over clocking I'm set at 110% and the phone screams. Also semaphore has a Google play app to manage the kernel. Both developer groups are top notch with solid links for download and change log.
Sent from my SGH-I897 using xda premium

Slim Beans 2.8 is also based on semaphore kernel and yes it runs quite smoothly on old cappy as mentioned above.

Slim bean is pretty nice
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