First, before shaming me over a question that surely has been answered somewhere (yeah, I saw the scary intro video ), let me just say that:
I read the camera thread (no, not all 100+ pages) but couldn't find the answer.
I tried to post on that thread but wasn't allowed because of my noob status.
I'm an Android developer, so you don't have to hold my hand.
I'll gladly read the instructions, if only I can find them.
So... I have a G2X that I've upgraded to Android 2.3.3 using LG's tool. Like everyone in the world, I hate the new Gingerbread camera. Well, not so much hate---it's just that the photos and videos are unusable.
So I found on the camera thread that some wonderful person(s) have made available the camera from the Froyo version. I downloaded the LGCam V3.0.zip file and unzipped it. But I'd like to know:
Do I just install the apk like any other android app?
What do I do with the library and XML files? Do I just throw them in some special Android directory? Or do I leave them in the same directory as the apk? Or do I put them elsewhere?
Once I install this apk, can I uninstall it and go back to the camera I have now?
What are all those other files (e.g. Stock_Gingerbread_Camera.zip) on that thread? Are they merely earlier versions, or are they alternate camera builds from other developers?
I'm sorry I couldn't find this information. But I couldn't. If you'd point me to this information, I'd appreciate it---and if I succeed I'll even write a blog entry about it to make this easier for others. Thank you!!
You don't have to unzip it, just flash the .zip it through recovery. You can leave the .zip on the root of your SD and just.flash it through there. The Stock Gingerbread Camera .zip is the camera you have now, so you can revert. Also, you might want to try Jboxer's 2.3.4 ROM, it has the LG Camera pre-installed.
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C0dy said:
You don't have to unzip it, just flash the .zip it through recovery. You can leave the .zip on the root of your SD and just.flash it through there. The Stock Gingerbread Camera .zip is the camera you have now, so you can revert. Also, you might want to try Jboxer's 2.3.4 ROM, it has the LG Camera pre-installed.
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Ah---I'm inferring from your reply that I have to have a custom ROM and/or root the thing? (Although I'm an Android developer, I've been hesitant to root this phone as I'm stuck if something goes haywire.)
garretwilson said:
Ah---I'm inferring from your reply that I have to have a custom ROM and/or root the thing? (Although I'm an Android developer, I've been hesitant to root this phone as I'm stuck if something goes haywire.)
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Yes, you'll have to root it to flash the .zip.
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Yes, you'll have to root it to flash the .zip.
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Grrr... that's too much trouble---because I'll have to reinstall all my apps and such, no? Thanks for clearing this up---now I know.
garretwilson said:
Grrr... that's too much trouble---because I'll have to reinstall all my apps and such, no? Thanks for clearing this up---now I know.
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You can root your phone and still keep your apps. If you follow this guide, and then flash WeaponG2x, you'll be fine since Weapon G2x is based on the same 2.3.3 firmware. At that point, you should be able to flash the LG Camera in recovery by holding power+volume down.
You can flash Weapon without factory reset since it's based on 2.3.3? File this under "things I wish I knew last night"
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You can flash Weapon without factory reset since it's based on 2.3.3? File this under "things I wish I knew last night"
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Yep, installed it without a wipe from 2.3.3 to Weapon on my mom's G2x.
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You can root your phone and still keep your apps. If you follow this guide, and then flash WeaponG2x, you'll be fine since Weapon G2x is based on the same 2.3.3 firmware. At that point, you should be able to flash the LG Camera in recovery by holding power+volume down.
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Oh, that would be awesome. So these xda-developers.com threads... you know, I'm used to someone creating and updating single page. (Sorry for whining.) Can I just read the first page of these posts you mentioned and follow the directions? Or do I have to read all 50+ and 100+ pages, respectively, and note all the small details in some obscure reply that might modify the instructions, or indicate something has been updated, etc., and note that e.g. page 83 changed the instructions mentioned in page 40, which changed the instructions on page 1, except that page 90 told how the instructions on page 40 were wrong...? How does this work?
I'm pretty new here but they seem to update the versions with instructions in the first post. If you want commentary on a version you will probably have to look for posts in the time frame it was released.
got WeaponG2x---next steps?
OK, I'm almost there, but...
I installed ClockworkMod. Am I rooted now? (I downloaded Titanium Backup but couldn't find out how to start it---the "refund" button was all that was available, so I requested a refund.)
If I flash the LG Camera using the power+volume down combination, why did I need WeaponG2x? Couldn't I have just flash the new camera using ClockworkMod?
Now that I have ClockworkMod installed, will this make my phone less secure? Before, you had to enter a password to get into my phone. Now if someone steals my phone, can't they just boot into ClockworkMod without a password?
Most important of all, the camera: the Weapon G2x 3.0_R1 page says "LG Cam v3.0". So did I get the LG Cam v3.0 just by installing WeaponG2x? Or do I still have to flash it? (See point #2 above.)
Thanks for all the help so far.
P.S With WeaponG2x, I hope I don't have to reboot my phone at security in the airport---the last thing I need is a huge "weapon" sign...)
You don't have root yet, but since Weapon is a rooted ROM, you'll have root access for Titanium Backup and other things. You don't have to flash Weapon, but it's extra features are great. If you don't want the extra features, look up Xboarder's tweaked 2.3.3 ROM. LG Camera 3.0 works with Weapon and Xboarder's.
Also, the last part was funny
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And concerning ClockworkMod and security, there's no option for passwords, unfortunately. But you still need a password to use the actual Android OS itself.
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success!
After flashing WeaponG2x, I realized others had the same question of "where is the Gingerbread camera when it is listed in the WeaponG2x features?" Turns out it was removed in a later build and you have to install it yourself---in fact a link is listed on the main page.
So I installed the LG Cam V3.0 for WeaponG2x, and it works! My phone still seems to function, I didn't have to reinstall my apps, and I still get the T-Mobile WiFi calling! Whew! Half the morning just to get a new camera, but... it was worth it!
I really appreciate everyone who helped me on this thread. None of this is particularly difficult, but if one isn't involved in the rooting/ROM community, it's not entirely obvious where to start... or even what you need. Turns out I didn't even need WeaponG2x, it seems, but... I guess I'm better off, now... Thanks!
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You don't have root yet, but since Weapon is a rooted ROM, you'll have root access for Titanium Backup and other things. You don't have to flash Weapon, but it's extra features are great. If you don't want the extra features, look up Xboarder's tweaked 2.3.3 ROM. LG Camera 3.0 works with Weapon and Xboarder's.
Also, the last part was funny
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I was under the impression that I needed WeaponG2x---now that I know, I probably wouldn't have bothered my stock ROM and just used ClockworkMod to get the new camera. But now that I have WeaponG2x, can you help my buyer's remorse---what is the Xboarder, and the WeaponG2x ROM is better, right? Right? I'd hate to have to flash another ROM just because I think I flashed an inferior one. What's the best ROM I can get for G2X 2.3.3 without resetting and reinstalling everything? Cheers!
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I was under the impression that I needed WeaponG2x---now that I know, I probably wouldn't have bothered my stock ROM and just used ClockworkMod to get the new camera. But now that I have WeaponG2x, can you help my buyer's remorse---what is the Xboarder, and the WeaponG2x ROM is better, right? Right? I'd hate to have to flash another ROM just because I think I flashed an inferior one. What's the best ROM I can get for G2X 2.3.3 without resetting and reinstalling everything? Cheers!
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Weapon is superior because it has more features, but some people like pure stock like Xboarder's ROM, so Weapon was a good choice.
Good to know everything worked out okay
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... Also, the last part was funny ...
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Yeah, but no joke---now every time I whip out my phone on a long flight and turn it on to listen to music (in airplane mode, of course), I'm going to have to hide it into my pocket until it boots up. Otherwise, can you imagine the commotion when the person next to me sees this huge, bright "WEAPON!!!" sign? Arg!
FYI, the LG camera that you can flash to gingerbread works great *except* that it is not Skype video chat compatible. If this has changed, someone let me know. Since I use Skype video chat with the front facing camera for work (and to see my little girl when I am away) this was a deal breaker for me. I was using Xboarder's ROM with the stock camera.
Tsugi G2x has a flashable LG camera that does work with Skype video chat. I think JBoxer's ROM may as well.
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I was under the impression that I needed WeaponG2x---now that I know, I probably wouldn't have bothered my stock ROM and just used ClockworkMod to get the new camera. But now that I have WeaponG2x, can you help my buyer's remorse---what is the Xboarder, and the WeaponG2x ROM is better, right? Right? I'd hate to have to flash another ROM just because I think I flashed an inferior one. What's the best ROM I can get for G2X 2.3.3 without resetting and reinstalling everything? Cheers!
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Is there any custom rom that is bug free once installing this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1166531
for the obvious FFC issues...thnx
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should i update to froyo or keep it eclair ?
Depends largely on how you use the phone. Froyo brings flash to the mobile web and there might be other improvements.
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Update to froyo.
For an enhanced experience try cognition rom.
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Update. Why stay behind? I try to stay ahead of the curve. Besides, a few apps require some 2.2 features.
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Hey guys i am sure this is one of the most common questions in the past but I am trying to update my captivate to 2.2 and I am quite lost... I have tried looking around on the Q.A's but didnt find anything... I have windows 7 and kies is not showing that it is able to connect to my captivate. I have no idea how to update this.... Pls help...
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Hey guys i am sure this is one of the most common questions in the past but I am trying to update my captivate to 2.2 and I am quite lost... I have tried looking around on the Q.A's but didnt find anything... I have windows 7 and kies is not showing that it is able to connect to my captivate. I have no idea how to update this.... Pls help...
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Honestly, why bother with official 2.2 update? There are several outstanding froyo roms out there and they're so, so easy to flash right now, I'd guess you run a greater risk of bricking your phone messing with Ota or kies (although I can't say for sure, since I never bother flashing stock 2.2).
Just browse dev. section.
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rheanjd said:
Hey guys i am sure this is one of the most common questions in the past but I am trying to update my captivate to 2.2 and I am quite lost... I have tried looking around on the Q.A's but didnt find anything... I have windows 7 and kies is not showing that it is able to connect to my captivate. I have no idea how to update this.... Pls help...
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I too think you should go with a custom rom. To answer your question I remember hearing there were some issues with the drivers for the 64 bit version of windows 7. My guess is that is where your problem is. Try reinstalling the drivers
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I was thinking of flashing the device to one of the custom roms however I would need to root it rite?.. I just got the phone so i am a little nervous with rooting jus yet... The reason for even trying to update is the phone just started freezin sometimes...
rheanjd said:
I was thinking of flashing the device to one of the custom roms however I would need to root it rite?.. I just got the phone so i am a little nervous with rooting jus yet... The reason for even trying to update is the phone just started freezin sometimes...
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If the phone is freezin and you haven't done anything to it. It might be a good idea to take it back and get a new one before you do anything. Flashing a custom rom might take care of the problem or there might be something broken hardware wise.
You don't really need to root the device in order to flash it. But, I think it's good to learn how to do it, anyway. I think there are some basic skills everyone should know before flashing the phone:
- different ways to get into recovery and download mode;
- how to use odin;
- how to issue adb commands;
- how to root and install clockworkmod recovery;
- what's a jig and how to make it;
Among other things. Even though, you can flash most roms just by naming the zip file update.zip and using 2e recovery.
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Better yet, upgrade to 2.3.
CM7 Inspire 4G
LucasBrazil1984 said:
You don't really need to root the device in order to flash it. But, I think it's good to learn how to do it, anyway. I think there are some basic skills everyone should know before flashing the phone:
- different ways to get into recovery and download mode;
- how to use odin;
- how to issue adb commands;
- how to root and install clockworkmod recovery;
- what's a jig and how to make it;
Among other things. Even though, you can flash most roms just by naming the zip file update.zip and using 2e recovery.
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^ What he said. READ READ READ and then READ some more.
After you understand what you are doing, I'd recommended flashing one of the Android 2.2.1 "FroYo" i9000 ROMs with an appropriate i9000 reoriented kernel and modem.
CM7 (Android 2.3.3 "Gingerbread") isn't quite ready for a beginner user to flash yet, and the same goes for the beta 2.3.3 i9000 based ROMs beginning to float around the Captivate Development section.
IMHO, you'll find your phone responds much faster with FroYo, you'll get better battery life, and access to a wider range of apps in the market (since many require 2.2+). Not to mention some other goodies like Flash 10.2, Voice Search, and the latest versions of Google Maps and GMail.
For more info on the differences between Android versions, and whether or not you'll get more out of your phone, check out the Wikipedia article on Android versions.
I agree froyo is a lot faster but i am using purplelicious with onix kernel 1.6
overclocked at 1.3. Excellent benchmark.
Futang44 said:
Update to froyo.
For an enhanced experience try cognition rom.
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i did and my phone bricked
apparentley bootloders and roms dont mix...
They could flash continuum5 with bootleggers and then have gb that would be best way for beginner instead of cm7
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is there a stock rom that can be flashed to just put the phone back in its original form? im planning on returning my phone and the unroot is super simple, but idk how to get back to the stock rom.
why are you returning?
ROM Stock NANDROID Restore Froyo 2.22 Rooted LG-P999-V10f 4-23-2011
This was like 6 posts down the page.
put in clockworkmod backup folder and restore than use super one click to unroot, and factory reset. T-Mobile will never know:
Stock T-Mobile Rom: Restore In CWM
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why are you returning?
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i know that the kinks will be worked out eventually but this phone isnt even stable for me on the stock rom, just gonna get something more stable for the time being, i cant handle having a glitchy slow phone, especially when its suppose to be as good as this phone is.
edit: also im looking for an actual rom not a nandroid backup, something i just flash from the sd card like any other rom, i've had stock roms to restore for every phone ive had, its just convenient to be able to flash back to stock for returns and repairs
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i know that the kinks will be worked out eventually but this phone isnt even stable for me on the stock rom, just gonna get something more stable for the time being, i cant handle having a glitchy slow phone, especially when its suppose to be as good as this phone is.
edit: also im looking for an actual rom not a nandroid backup, something i just flash from the sd card like any other rom, i've had stock roms to restore for every phone ive had, its just convenient to be able to flash back to stock for returns and repairs
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the nandroid backup i provided would be as if your flashing. there are no extra apps. you just restore and than you unroot and factory reset. did you try eagleblood rom it makes the phone better than what it truly is. i was about to return and i tried that rom and its amazing.
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the nandroid backup i provided would be as if your flashing. there are no extra apps. you just restore and than you unroot and factory reset. did you try eagleblood rom it makes the phone better than what it truly is. i was about to return and i tried that rom and its amazing.
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i didnt realize how easy the nandroid thing was, but yeah i tried eagles blood rom, it was nice, it ran like stock without bloat and had a few cool color changes, but i still got the lag on my lock screen, randomly my audio files stop working til i rebooted and just other random lock ups with videos.
its a shame cuz i love the way the phone looks, and i might kick myself in the ass for returning it someday, but right now i just dont wanna wait for those kinks to get worked out, cm7 has alot of work ahead before its stable on this phone, and some of the issues im not even sure if cm7 can fix since they seem universal.
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i didnt realize how easy the nandroid thing was, but yeah i tried eagles blood rom, it was nice, it ran like stock without bloat and had a few cool color changes, but i still got the lag on my lock screen, randomly my audio files stop working til i rebooted and just other random lock ups with videos.
its a shame cuz i love the way the phone looks, and i might kick myself in the ass for returning it someday, but right now i just dont wanna wait for those kinks to get worked out, cm7 has alot of work ahead before its stable on this phone, and some of the issues im not even sure if cm7 can fix since they seem universal.
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Try returning for another unit. Nandroid works wonders. I use it all the time
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The lag on the lock screen is one of many things that will be fixed in the 2.3.3 update due later this month. Every preview that I watched before this phone was released said that this phone was meant to run 2.3.3. I guess they wanted to beat HTC out with duel core so the released it with 2.2. Watch the video on this link g2x running 2.3.3. This is the nature of any phone when first released. There will be bugs. Besides going out and just getting a different phone may not be so easy. Since this phone runs vanilla android it is a lot easier to update.
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Sorry here's the link http://www.wirelessandmobilenews.co...d-23-gingerbread-video-release-date-soon.html
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scooter247 said:
Sorry here's the link http://www.wirelessandmobilenews.co...d-23-gingerbread-video-release-date-soon.html
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This hasnt been leaked beyond that guy has it?
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Moved to proper forum.
scooter247 said:
The lag on the lock screen is one of many things that will be fixed in the 2.3.3 update due later this month. Every preview that I watched before this phone was released said that this phone was meant to run 2.3.3. I guess they wanted to beat HTC out with duel core so the released it with 2.2. Watch the video on this link g2x running 2.3.3. This is the nature of any phone when first released. There will be bugs. Besides going out and just getting a different phone may not be so easy. Since this phone runs vanilla android it is a lot easier to update.
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Not 2.3.x but 2.4. They rushed it ahead of that. Will wait for that unless there is a real good OC lv kernel for 2.3 and not stock/modded stock.
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Okay I literally just got this phone yesterday and I see all this talk about Gingerbread and how great it is so I decided I want to try it. I know next to nothing about all the technicalities about this phone so I youtube'd how to do it and found this video that I plan to use to help me in the process. - watch?v=YuURgkUYn1A
So if I follow that process and use the files he uses, I should have Gingerbread and still have my connection to AT&T, GPS, and WiFi? Also, when AT&T finally does release it officially, will I be able to just go to Software Update on the menu and get the official AT&T Firmware and not have to worry about all this technical stuff again?
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Okay I literally just got this phone yesterday and I see all this talk about Gingerbread and how great it is so I decided I want to try it. I know next to nothing about all the technicalities about this phone so I youtube'd how to do it and found this video that I plan to use to help me in the process. - watch?v=YuURgkUYn1A
So if I follow that process and use the files he uses, I should have Gingerbread and still have my connection to AT&T, GPS, and WiFi? Also, when AT&T finally does release it officially, will I be able to just go to Software Update on the menu and get the official AT&T Firmware and not have to worry about all this technical stuff again?
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Try THIS link out, its got pretty much everything you want to know to get started(including vids). The only things that don't work on GB currently HDMI and on some of the roms, bluetooth. If you want to get the official OTA when it drops you will have to go back to stock, easiest way is to use THIS method. Also when GB does drop, Devs most likely will make their own roms based on the official GB.
Once your rooted and have recovery installed use THIS thread to find the ROM you want...
This is just a rough overview, so make sure you READ carefully and take your time, any question you have is usually answered in the appropriate thread.
Here is a link to the latest AT&T Gingerbread leak. Use Odin to flash it, and if you stick with the included stock kernel, everything works as it should. It looks very close to being ready for release. If you want it rooted, flash Entropy's kernel and then use CWM recovery and the Superuser zip you can find on here to install su. Then, flash the stock kernel again to keep everything working (video, bluetooth, etc.).:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1366801
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Here is a link to the latest AT&T Gingerbread leak. Use Odin to flash it, and if you stick with the included stock kernel, everything works as it should. It looks very close to being ready for release. If you want it rooted, flash Entropy's kernel and then use CWM recovery and the Superuser zip you can find on here to install su. Then, flash the stock kernel again to keep everything working (video, bluetooth, etc.).:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1366801
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Lol all that makes sense to me and you but, you probably just judo chopped his cerebral cortex with that post...
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Lol all that makes sense to me and you but, you probably just judo chopped his cerebral cortex with that post...
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Agreed, but in your earlier post, you gave some good links that show how to get started. If he reads the information in those threads, and tries out rooting stock Froyo, installing the modified recovery, and flashing some custom roms, that post shouldn't be too hard to follow.
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Agreed, but in your earlier post, you gave some good links that show how to get started. If he reads the information in those threads, and tries out rooting stock Froyo, installing the modified recovery, and flashing some custom roms, that post shouldn't be too hard to follow.
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Lol yeah let's hope so, seems like lately the Q&A is getting flooded with previously answered questions
Everything is working on catyrom after I update to UCKK4 with rooted custom kernel...don't believe the hype....it can work if you know what your doing
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...don't believe the hype....it can work if you know what your doing
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Ha, you were my source for the hype. In your rooted UCKK4 thread, you said:
dman3285 said:
Here is the flashable rooted version...
If you want video working, flash the stock kernel
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So, you have a custom kernel with CWM and everything working with UCKK4 in catyrom?
I figured we would have to wait until AT&T / Samsung released their Gingerbread source to compile a completely working kernel. Can you point me in the direction of a custom kernel w/ CWM that has video and everything working in stock rooted UCKK4?
Yes..that was then this is now...lol...with some mods to some jars and framework it will work...learned that myself...
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Haven't released the KK4 version yet...soon
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Haven't released the KK4 version yet...soon
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That's legit Dman, it seems you learn a new trick on a daily basis; ports, roms and now kernels. I'm loving how the infuse development is still kickin!
So back on topic lol. Xia, Dman's CatyRom is one of the most recent GB roms (and plenty more), it's based off of the leaks from At&t. Once your ready, look into that!
Edit: Nevermind my question, dman, thanks anyway for what you're doing.
To the OP, a good AOSP Gingerbread rom that I keep coming back to is Serendipity VII. I hope that MikeyMike will still come back to update that one when we get the official AT&T Gingerbread.
You can find that here.: http://serendipityinfuse.weebly.com/
I'm sure what I've done is no new news to the other devs
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Lol all that makes sense to me and you but, you probably just judo chopped his cerebral cortex with that post...
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LMAO!!!!!!
xiacexi said:
Okay I literally just got this phone yesterday and I see all this talk about Gingerbread and how great it is so I decided I want to try it. I know next to nothing about all the technicalities about this phone so I youtube'd how to do it and found this video that I plan to use to help me in the process. - watch?v=YuURgkUYn1A
So if I follow that process and use the files he uses, I should have Gingerbread and still have my connection to AT&T, GPS, and WiFi? Also, when AT&T finally does release it officially, will I be able to just go to Software Update on the menu and get the official AT&T Firmware and not have to worry about all this technical stuff again?
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you should head over to the devs section and download dmans rooted gb 2.3.6 its the shi* :O
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Couldn't help seriously laughing out loud to this comment. I consider myself to be pretty computer literate but still have to step away from the electronics everyonce in awhile for fear of judo chopping my own. My best advice to all noobs is... take your time and read. Its all right there in front of you. That is all.
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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.
capocaccia said:
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
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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
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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?
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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?
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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
KANG - To steal or a stolen code when referring to programming. Also can refer to leaked coding.
Due to the copious amounts of kanging that now happens in regards to android development I will be pulling all of my links and changing the original posts with this. If you would like to use my roms please feel free to find the kanged version elsewhere.
For inspiring developers, rtfm or ask someone who knows what they are doing before you steal someone elses work, look at someones code and get the general idea. If you port or use something as a base, credit that person. Do not just link back to the thread where you got it from. My email is [email protected] so feel free to ask questions, if I know the answers I will be willing to assist.
I don't wish to call anyone out but I will say there are a few roms, specifically for MT4G Slide that have been kanged. One of which was taken from me, another was a kanged version of CM7 which was just the Settings.apk SettingsProvider.apk and Launcher.apk replaced. CM7 is framework edits, not just a list of apps an entire team works on. You cannot just replace apps in CyanogenMod and expect it to work thus the reason some parts of the Settings.apk force close. Its not hard to be an idiot but its even easier to spot bull**** work, do yourselves a favor, leave xda, leave rootzwiki, leave whatever thread you are on and learn from people who know what the fk they're doing.
If my email fills with hate mail, then fine, at least what I did I feel was right and do not have to worry about my development being taken and rebadged, if I'm out of line then have a moderator delete and close my thread. Thanks!
Mainly because we are looking for s-off... Good work though
rooted 1.55.531.3 with clockwork recovery and SU
Thanks man, i didnt feel like deodexing incase i wanted to start making changes ..hopefully with this stock build you have the cobwebs shook off and we can get cracking
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Finally. Huge thanks bro.
You are a life saver.
i'd like to port this to Desire HD, may i ask to have some screens?
memnoc said:
i'd like to port this to Desire HD, may i ask to have some screens?
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It's the bone stock myTouch ROM, there should be screen shots and videos of it every where on Google. Since It's stock only, no mods us myTouch users already know what to expect it to look like
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Does this have the insecure boot.img? What about the hboot version?
I'm currently unlocked and s-off, running UndeadK9's "stock" deodexed/rooted/optimized R2 release ROM. I don't want to lose s-off or root, but I like having a more "stock" rom as this is my only phone.
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Does this have the insecure boot.img? What about the hboot version?
I'm currently unlocked and s-off, running UndeadK9's "stock" deodexed/rooted/optimized R2 release ROM. I don't want to lose s-off or root, but I like having a more "stock" rom as this is my only phone.
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this zip is the OTA rooted with busybox and deodexed nothing more, there is no radio included or no hboot included, i just rooted my MyTouch yesterday and did the whole s-off thing, im running this now becuase me a jkilo go back to the shift forums so you will be all good man just make sure you do a full wipe
I noticed that the Clock was taken out, which is the only reason why I even use stock sense. is there a reason for that?
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I noticed that the Clock was taken out, which is the only reason why I even use stock sense. is there a reason for that?
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I told him about it yesterday, he took it out on accident or something.
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I told him about it yesterday, he took it out on accident or something.
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yeah its all being worked out now as much as possible, i mean between work and family that is.
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I cant edit the build prop at all. If I do it won't boot. Does this have unsecure boot.img by chance?
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AndroidBotx said:
I cant edit the build prop at all. If I do it won't boot. Does this have unsecure boot.img by chance?
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What are you trying to edit, and to what? I'm almost sure the boot.img is unsecured
#edit#
I just used root explorer and changed my VM heap and rebooted fine
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AndroidBotx said:
I cant edit the build prop at all. If I do it won't boot. Does this have unsecure boot.img by chance?
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I know Daniel60104's ROM does have the unsecure boot.img, not sure on this one.
On a side note, has anyone tried flashing the radio update that accompanied this release? I know that radio is a no-go for older ROMS, but since it was designed with this release, no word yet how it works with a rooted ROM.
Anyone noticed battery life improvement on this stock version? I've been using this for a week now and I can say there's a big difference compare to the older version. I am using the non-debloat (stock). Another thing is I have yet to experience the random warm battery issue that I've been experiencing from older stock based roms.
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Anyone noticed battery life improvement on this stock version? I've been using this for a week now and I can say there's a big difference compare to the older version. I am using the non-debloat (stock). Another thing is I have yet to experience the random warm battery issue that I've been experiencing from older stock based roms.
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I have noticed much better battery performance with this stock ROM, as well. I'm using Daniel's stock, rooted ROM, and I ran Bloater to take out the things I didn't want (like TMobileTV, TeleNAV, QIK). This ROM runs very quick, smooth. I'm still wondering about the newer radio, though I'm hesitant to flash it because I can't afford to screw up this phone. This is my ONLY phone, it has to work.
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I have noticed much better battery performance with this stock ROM, as well. I'm using Daniel's stock, rooted ROM, and I ran Bloater to take out the things I didn't want (like TMobileTV, TeleNAV, QIK). This ROM runs very quick, smooth. I'm still wondering about the newer radio, though I'm hesitant to flash it because I can't afford to screw up this phone. This is my ONLY phone, it has to work.
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As long as the Md5 matches your safe, just follow the instructions one at a time, like read all the way through them once and make sure you understand the steps, then go back and start the process, that's it the phone handles the rest...BUT its still scary I understand that, Hell I've had my own EVO Shift ROM for about 10 months and i still use the stock 2.2 radio on that phone
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strapped365 said:
As long as the Md5 matches your safe, just follow the instructions one at a time, like read all the way through them once and make sure you understand the steps, then go back and start the process, that's it the phone handles the rest...BUT its still scary I understand that, Hell I've had my own EVO Shift ROM for about 10 months and i still use the stock 2.2 radio on that phone
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Given that I'm running 1.55.531.3, S-OFF and rooted, with the original stock radio, and everything is working splendidly (wi-fi, bluetooth, camera, gps, etc.), I'm not gonna mess with it for now.
I'm interested to see what HTC comes out with since they halted the 1.55.531.3 OTA update due to "performance issues". When they restart, I wonder if it will be a different version, for instance.
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Given that I'm running 1.55.531.3, S-OFF and rooted, with the original stock radio, and everything is working splendidly (wi-fi, bluetooth, camera, gps, etc.), I'm not gonna mess with it for now.
I'm interested to see what HTC comes out with since they halted the 1.55.531.3 OTA update due to "performance issues". When they restart, I wonder if it will be a different version, for instance.
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Well them performance issues can and will be addressed asap, its all about tweaking the ROM, we had major Sense reloads on the evo shift so we learned to allocate more memory here rather than there, and once a ROM was odexed/scripted/opted they flat out flew.
When it comes to the radio on my DoubleShot i will probably never change the radio cause if it aint broke dont fix it
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