[Q] Samsung Galaxy S SCH-I500 ROM - General Questions and Answers

I have the CSpire Samsung Galaxy S Showcase SCH-I500 with 2.3.5 stock Gingerbread. I was wondering if there is a stable custom rom for this phone and how to go about putting it on my showcase. I have experience with lots of android phones but this particular phone/carrier is qwerky in how you go about the method to change the rom/root.
Mainly, looking for the best ROM that won't alter the phone's stock abilities and step-by-step method on how to flash it. I'd rather not brick my phone.
P.S. Haven't seen any posts about this on any forums but sorry in advance if there is a previous post on this.

Bump for more info.

Bump for more info pls. I have stock ROM rooted but I can't seem to find a custom ROM for the SGS i500.

I would like to know as well.
I would like to know as well.

I found alot of good info on the CSpire Galaxy S on Rootzwiki in the Mesmerize / Fascinate / Showcase forum. My CSpire Galaxy S has 2.3.5 GB firmware and a build numder of SCH-I500.EI20. From what I have read this is the same as the Showcase. I had my phone rooted pretty easily but Rootzwiki helped alot with putting a custom kernel on it. Once thats done custom roms are pretty easy to find. Just look for stuff for EI20 Showcase phones. Hope this info helps someone.

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Basic Help for Galaxy S Vibrant

Hey Guys,
This might be a very idiotic question but I am trying to consolidate all the information in regards to Galaxy S Vibrant.
1. We know there is a way to root the phone. Once rooted will it add any value? Also what will happen if you try to install a potential update from Samsung via Kies? Will it unroot the phone once again?
2. Coming from Nexus One and G1, is there a recovery image like Armour_RA available for Galaxy Vibrant? If so a link on "How To" will be greatly appreciated.
3. Where are the custom ROMs for Galaxy Vibrant? Again I am used to getting a ROM from Cyanogen that "just works" after flashing. It seems there is a lot more to it for newbies than simply flashing. Is there a custom ROM based on ASOP 2.2 available for Galaxy Vibrant?
If there is once again a link to "How to" will be greatly appreciated.
4. Is there a way to remove Samsung provided apps such as Social Hub, Layer, Kobo etc from the device?
I am trying to go with a streamlined version as close to ASOP.
Your help will be greatly appreciated!

I have a I 9000 captivate...lost root

Can anyone give me a link or advice on how to get back to stock rogers 2.2 (captivate)from this gt i9000 that I flashed onto my phone im unrooted and super 1 click that I used to root as a captivate isn't working now that my captivate is technically a gt I 9000,are there stock rogers firmware files that I can use with odin 3 eg.pda,pit just like I used to get this9000rom,i dont want to flash toatt 2.1 as my phone gets stuck at the att logo after the first time powering off.can someone help me root or get into recovery (3 finger no longer works )
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1007276
dont open new threads when(at the time of this threads creation) the one you have open in the q&a sub forum has already answered this exact question TWICE.
And now since i answered it again(before I saw this thread) the link is there 4 TIMES!!!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1108253
i like the fact that the OP thinks superoneclick doesnt work with i9000
it works with damn near EVERYTHING, nearly EVERY PHONE
I like the fact that this should be in the i9000 section..
Is this a i9000, or a Captivate? If it's an i9000
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=748
The i9000 is not a captivate. It's a GalaxyS. The captivate is a type of GalaxyS, just like the i9000. They're different phones with different ROMs, with different kernels with different hardware with different drivers. They are GalaxyS's but a i9000 is NOT a captivate.
Adam...i believe he may have flashed I9000 gingerbread on his captivate. (perhaps a froyo I9000 firmware who the hell can tell at this point.) Notice he said auto rotation doesn't work, and he's asking for stock rogers firmware so it's definitely a cappy.
AdamOutler said:
I like the fact that this should be in the i9000 section..
Is this a i9000, or a Captivate? If it's an i9000
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=748
The i9000 is not a captivate. It's a GalaxyS. The captivate is a type of GalaxyS, just like the i9000. They're different phones with different ROMs, with different kernels with different hardware with different drivers. They are GalaxyS's but a i9000 is NOT a captivate.
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yeah. he has a captivate, but has flashed an i9000 rom with i9000 kernel. he didnt read everything he was told to read, or he would have understood that he needed a reoriented kernel. he also wouldnt be making threads like this.
I read but trying to decipher what is old what isn't what works and what won't yea I flashed gt i9000 ,in the other read I had a different issue so I didn't post this problem there cause I didn't think I would be seen, my buddy put g.bread cm7nightly on my phone it didn't work, so I desperate and short on time(screaming kids all weekend) used odin and put gti 9000 onto my captivate please send me the info I need, before I throw this phone against a brick wall
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
Ya ya,i can handle all the flak without gettin too twisted over it, but even a wireless solution store can't get the roger 2.2 back for me so I'm on my noob ass own all I have is you jerks to lean on
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
again one last time...FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS THREAD: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=979133
if you still cant figure it out take it back to that store show them that link and maybe all of you can figure this out together.
Rjpover81 said:
I read but trying to decipher what is old what isn't what works and what won't yea I flashed gt i9000 ,in the other read I had a different issue so I didn't post this problem there cause I didn't think I would be seen, my buddy put g.bread cm7nightly on my phone it didn't work, so I desperate and short on time(screaming kids all weekend) used odin and put gti 9000 onto my captivate please send me the info I need, before I throw this phone against a brick wall
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
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First, GT-I9000 is a cousin of captivate. Flashing GT-I9000 ROM is not a huge problem if you have proper kernel to support it. Infact all the GB roms in captivate dev section are derived from GT-I9000 ROM.
Second, why is that u dont want to ODIN back to eclair first if u really want to be on stock?
I think you need to calm down first and do a bit of study before doing anything crazy with ur phone
Edit: And i am guessing you have flashed GB bootloaders so to get into recovery try Power + Volume UP
I don't know where to get the Rogers firmware, but if you want a captivate 2.2 ROM...
Here.... http://files.teamkomin.com/Andromeda/Tools/Andromeda3-HeimdallPackage.zip
Use the Andromeda3 heimdall package. Its simple enough to figure out and everything you need is included. Just put your phone into download mode and flash it.
edit: if you have flashed 2.3 bootloaders, you are on your own. I will not recommend flashing bootloaders. You will need to find a 2.2 bootloader for your phone.
Thanks for the link,odin makes sense to me now so i understand the multiple files needed,we (me and the guy who owns the mobile solutions store tried for 4 hours to boot into recovery and dl mode,followed connexion 2005 3 finger fix to a tee,got the file onto phone,cannot root either because apparently phone thinks its a i9000,we tried old one click root and when it puts phone into recovery mode power button will not allow selection also re-inst packages opt is not there,maybe next a jig? thinking of grabbing 3 100k ohm resistors and trying that method im all out here..am i stuck with a 500$ paper weight or what???
jeez....read. read.... and read some more
SUPERONECLICK will root your fkn phone. it doesnt matter if the computer thinks its an i9000 or not!

[Q] Updates for Wiki?

Just got my Captivate (rooted, stock 2.2), and despite my misgivings about Samsung (my wife had a Delve...gak), I'm liking it quite well. I've had some experience rooting and flashing ROMs with other phones, but the Cappy is a whole new realm for me. Firstly, the community is way active, and that is awesome. Lots of new stuff to look at every day, but the drawback is that for a newcomer, the backlog of information is daunting.
I'd love to see the Wiki in this forum updated. I have a ton of questions, and yes, they are somewhat answered in older posts, but since I have a stock 2.2 phone, lots of the information out there is out-of-date. Here are some questions I have that would be good information for the wiki. I'd even be glad to update the wiki, but I'm afraid my ignorance would be a hindrance.
What is the latest version of Odin3 that I should use, and where should I get it?
How can I tell what version my bootloader files are?
What do acronyms like JS7, JS8 and KF1 mean?
What kernels are compatible with which ROMs?
What modems are compatible with which ROMs?
Ditto for bootloaders...
Can we get some updated descriptions of kernels and ROMs?
I'm not sure I get all the differences between using Odin3 and SGS Tools. Some description of the tools and when to use them would be nice.
If someone were to volunteer to hold my hand through the process, I would be willing to go through the Wiki and update it with more current info. Since I'm a noob to the Captivate, my perspective on things might make the Wiki more informative to newbies and keep the rest of you from having to deal with posts like this one so often.
-Odin 1.7
-The way in which you enter download mode
-Different Samsung-created firmwares
-All Froyo kernels work with Froyo ROMs... All modems work with all ROMs
-SGS Tools is just a bunch of userspace mods... Odin can flash anything; ROMs, kernels, bootloaders, modems, and anything in between
Sent from my Infuse 4G
You should have froyo bootloaders, most ROMs will state what bootloaders you need, unless you want cm7, miui or a 2.1 ROM i would recommend flashing the AT&T gingerbread bootloaders with odin3. BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN DOING THIS as if cord is dodgy or comes out during the process you could end up with a hard brick. JS8 etc are just names for the different releases of samsung firmware, most custom ROMs are based off these.

[Q] [Help] Flashing back to Stock Froyo 2.2.1

Greetings XDA Community !
I flashed my Samsung Galaxy S 4G about a week ago to Stock Gingerbread 2.3.3 Deodexed KF2 + Root . And I'm not putting and blame to it. I just want to flash back to my Stock FROYO 2.2.1. VUVKB5. But I've searched many sites and looked for answers, but so far none have prevailed. So I started looking here today trying to find a way to get back to my stock rom, just as if I got it out of the box. When I got the phone it was All Stock Froyo 2.2.1 I think. VUVKB5 Rom, if i'm not mistaken. and Then me being adventurous wanted to Flash my phone to a new Rom to try it out. But I really want to just go back to my Stock Froyo and wait for the official Gingerbread update to come out for the SGS4G. If anyone can help me out here I know I'm a noob at this. But anyone's advice or help would be greatly appreciated. I just really want to get back to my Out of the Box FROYO Rom.
Thanks !
Go to the bible thread in the development section. Scroll to guides and find the noobs guide to odin. Follow that and you should be ok.
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[Q] Samsung Galaxy S Showcase Straight Talk

I have a Samsung Galaxy S Showcase on Straight Talk, I've been trying to find a thread on how to get it rooted but haven't had any luck so far. It's running
Hardware Version: S950C.01
Firmware Version: 2.3.6
if anyone could lead me in the right direction or has the information on hand I would be very grateful with assistance, and so would everyone else with the same phone. It is a sub-par phone stock, and I would like it to run a bit better.
Thank you in advance XDA!
Ck androidsrea51. Found threads on the st prevail phone. Been searchin myself w/o luck
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link
fecalfarmer said:
I have a Samsung Galaxy S Showcase on Straight Talk, I've been trying to find a thread on how to get it rooted but haven't had any luck so far. It's running
Hardware Version: S950C.01
Firmware Version: 2.3.6
if anyone could lead me in the right direction or has the information on hand I would be very grateful with assistance, and so would everyone else with the same phone. It is a sub-par phone stock, and I would like it to run a bit better.
Thank you in advance XDA!
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I successfully rooted a Samsung Galaxy S Showcase on Straight Talk using the method in this link, but be warned there is no support and no custom roms that can be flashed to this phone. It works great if you just want to root it, but if you are wanting to root so that you can install a custom rom, then I wouldn't waste my time.
I cannot post outside links unfortunately, but google search "rooting samsung galaxy showcase" and there is a guide on rootzwiki

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