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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.
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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] Anyone getting the KJ6 update today? update: confirmed

Saw some chatter on Twitter about a possible update for our device (@TMoNews was the source of it all).
Anyone not rooted and noticing an update? Curious if there is an official GB update rolling out. Seems fitting given all of the leaks recently.
Thanks,

The tweet is from TmoNews: "Any Galaxy S 4G owners seeing an update today?"
At least one person has reported something being delivered.
Edit -- See http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-1810
Beginning November 15, a software update will be available for the Samsung Galaxy S 4G. The update will upgrade the device to Android 2.3./Software version T959VUVKJ6.
Devices upgrading to Android 2.3./Software version T959VUVKJ6 will benefit from various improvements based on customer feedback.
Devices upgrading to T959VUVKJ6 will benefit from:
Android 2.3(Gingerbread)
Google Security Patch
Camera enhancements
Wi-Fi enhancements
Note: The upgrade to KJ6 is NOT required. You may opt out of the upgrade and continue using software version T959VUVKD1.
Important:
This upgrade will not be sent to devices Over the Air (OTA / FOTA) - Instead, you must install the upgrade by connecting your Galaxy S 4G to a PC using Samsung Kies Mini software.

Paging Whitehawx.... paging whitehawx... need my Valhalla update shot.

s15274n said:
Paging Whitehawx.... paging whitehawx... need my Valhalla update shot.
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Looking forward to this also.
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Source not yet released -- https://opensource.samsung.com/index.jsp then navigate to Mobile Phone and from there you can request release of source by clicking on one of the envelope icons related to the t-959v

Official non-leak?
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so what would i have to do coming from one of the first ICBINB roms? i'd like to just run the stock GB if possible. can i just update it? or would the custom / rooted rom not allow me to?

mvaughan06 said:
so what would i have to do coming from one of the first ICBINB roms? i'd like to just run the stock GB if possible. can i just update it? or would the custom / rooted rom not allow me to?
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Yeah, I'm wondering how to do this from a froyo rom too. I'd love stock Gingerbread.
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heres the link http://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-1810
i just wonder if you plug in the rooted / custom rom'd phone it would have a chance to brick it , etc etc. i know with my hd2 anytime you flashed a stock rom (wm 6.5 lol) it would simply override everything

I'm on audiophile. I'll try the upgrade and let you guys know how it goes
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If already on KJ6, shouldn't make a difference right?

airfluip1 said:
If already on KJ6, shouldn't make a difference right?
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Since it's an official update, should have some improvements. MAYBE better wifi?
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currently makeing a cwm pack for the offical build
ill release it in 2 flavors
one stock stock stock just stock root bla bla bla
the other stock one will have
crt on off
toggles (provided whitehawk gives me the ok to)
power menu and lockscreens

RaverX3X said:
currently makeing a cwm pack for the offical build
ill release it in 2 flavors
one stock stock stock just stock root bla bla bla
the other stock one will have
crt on off
toggles (provided whitehawk gives me the ok to)
power menu and lockscreens
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Thanks man.
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has anybody updated to this with a custom rom? or do we need to revert to stock? if so...can somebody point me in the right direction

RaverX3X said:
currently makeing a cwm pack for the offical build
ill release it in 2 flavors
one stock stock stock just stock root bla bla bla
the other stock one will have
crt on off
toggles (provided whitehawk gives me the ok to)
power menu and lockscreens
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Thanks, I am running Linux on my Laptop and Kies doesn't work through VM so this will definitely help me.

I upgraded through keis with two.sgs4g phones. One had trigger kd1 ROM with root voodoo cwm the other was never modified just kd1. Both you need to press speaker twice during call to get mic working in a call. How do I fix ? I did factory reset too.
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Clockwork Failing? help?

ok, so I picked up the Cappy tonight, did alot of reading,
PLEASE NOTE, I have a Rogers Galaxy S Captivate SGH-I896, On Froyo 2.2
I successfully rooted the device with superoneclick,
downloaded Rom Manager, Flashed Clockwork recovery for Galaxy S Captivate
Reboot to recovery, select re-install packages, FAILED Signature...and aborts,
What am I doing wrong here?
Is there a better method? Every guide I read said to do it with rom manager...do I need to flash the stock rogers GB with bootloaders? then retry clockwork again?
/Lost

soooooo.....
you didnt actually SEARCH for the ACTUAL ERROR MESSAGE that you got?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1161102

Rom Manager isn't needed anymore. Not once have I installed Rom Manager on my phone.
This should help you out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350266

jonnyg1097 said:
Rom Manager isn't needed anymore. Not once have I installed Rom Manager on my phone.
This should help you out.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350266
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Thanks thats exactly what i needed, i now have cm7 loaded up.
one question tho, while cm7 would install fine i initially tried to flash the ICS port by teamhacksung and it resulted in a bootloop, is there some step im missing? are someupdates only installable from internal sdcard?

You must be on a mtd based rom, which cm7 is, (touch wiz roms are bml based) before flashing to ics. U should be able to flash ics with no problem now.

mbc663 said:
You must be on a mtd based rom, which cm7 is, (touch wiz roms are bml based) before flashing to ics. U should be able to flash ics with no problem now.
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ok will give it another shot!

Enjoy, it's quite different

Well, ics successfully flashed this time.
Only difference from my last attempt was I flashed a cm7 nightly instead of stable, also once on cm7 I flashed a newer radio as well as the glitch kernel. Dunno what had affected it before but its now running nicely on ics build 9.
Thanks for the help guys, I guess where I got hung up is where cwm resides in the kernel on this device? Where on all my htc's we simply flash cwm over the stock recovery. Anyways thanks again!
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ptesmoke said:
Well, ics successfully flashed this time.
Only difference from my last attempt was I flashed a cm7 nightly instead of stable, also once on cm7 I flashed a newer radio as well as the glitch kernel. Dunno what had affected it before but its now running nicely on ics build 9.
Thanks for the help guys, I guess where I got hung up is where cwm resides in the kernel on this device? Where on all my htc's we simply flash cwm over the stock recovery. Anyways thanks again!
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The glitch kernel is not compatible with ics, as of yet. It was over written when u flashed ics I'm pretty sure.

Well being completly new to this device was a lot of learning, I still have no idea what I did wrong initially to get stuck in bootloops, but I somehow managed to get cm7 working and then up onto ics so all is well as far as I can see now. Its a backup device for us so I'm pretty sure I will only be flashing ics as it matures. Must say the ics on the cappy is pretty far ahead in terms of usability compared to the desire z, great work here from your devs! And thanks for the pointers guys!
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[Q] unable to flash UCKK3 on infuse

Hello Folks,
I am stuck with Samsung-Infuse Here ...
Previously I was on CatyRom - 2.3.6 on infuse .. but seems it broke the phone capabilities .. I was not able to install most of the applications from the market... even the basic applications like "Facebook" / "Google Apps" wouldn't get installed..."device incompatible" or something like that it would pop in the "Market" itself...
so after a few tries... I have finally reverted back to the Stock ROM...Thanks a ton to gtg for this post.... ) atleast finally the things are working...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1112555
But it's FROYO... ( I'm currently on UCKE3...
I tried getting the OTA version from AT&T ... through manual update .. and *#*#checkin#*#*.... but somehow that was not able to get me the update...
So currently I am trying to flash the ROMS mentioned in this post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1293751
ROM I997UCKK3 [2.3.6]
ROM I997UCKK2 [2.3.6]
[CUSTOM ROM] Compiled CM 7 for Infuse 4G [2.3.7]
I've tried flashing through ODIN .. as well as through "sdcard/update.zip" but none seems to be working out for me...
even tried getting the firmware-update using the "Kies" & "Kies-Mini" especially launched for Infuse customers... but none seems to work ...
Can someone please help me out with this one... ?
Thanks,
/P

there is no official gb. only leaks.the last leak was uckl2.
once on uckl2 you might not be able to root it, you will have to swap Kernels around. might want to flash Zeus instead unless you really want cm7.
you need cwm to flash the roms, most roms don't have an update script that works in stock recovery. fastest way to cwm is to flash a voodoo kernel in sgs kernel flasher or Odin or heimdall. if you have root use kernel flasher.
or you can do it the slow way and replace recovery with a modded version, then use green cwm for the i9000 via update.zip.

I am looking for a snappy ROM which works fast .... not looking specifically for CM7...
I decided on CM7, from the reviews of other folks .. lot's of folks are returning back to CM7 after trying out "Infuse" / sensation .. and "Caty"... so was just wondering what would be the best option ..
I am looking for a stable version; as I do not flash often ... I would stick to a stable version for a little longer then flash all the new updates/leaks that keep coming..

pvaniawala said:
I am looking for a snappy ROM which works fast .... not looking specifically for CM7...
I decided on CM7, from the reviews of other folks .. lot's of folks are returning back to CM7 after trying out "Infuse" / sensation .. and "Caty"... so was just wondering what would be the best option ..
I am looking for a stable version; as I do not flash often ... I would stick to a stable version for a little longer then flash all the new updates/leaks that keep coming..
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Dani already said what needs to be said. Looks like you missed it. I'll reiterate..
ZEUS
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[Q] need some help to tell my bootloader and basic root and CWM procedure

Hi all
I recently receive a 2nd i897, it's running fine but it's only a 2.2.1 (rooted and CWM installed already)
To get myself busy, I decide to upgrade it to 2.3
Here is some background from the setting page:
Model number: i9000
firmware version: 2.2.1
baseband version: i9000ugl2
build number: lidroid 1.9.3
And if i switch on my i897 from complete switch off state
I see "first" i9000 symbol, then i897 symbol
Because of this, i am not too sure what bootloader i am currently on.
My plan:
1.To flash this firmware from samfirmware - SGH-I897_I897UCKK4_UC_ATT (To get GB bootloader and clean 2.3.3)
2.To flash one of the GB kernels from http://www.semaphore.gr/downloads/captivate (To root and install CWM)
3. To flash my favorite GB custom rom
I wish to make sure if my plan is correct before going ahead
THX
Joe

It looks like u currently have an i9000 froyo rom and u have the i9000 froyo bootloaders.
I would suggest an upgrade to the GB 2.3.5 i897ucKK4 firmware with the Bootloaders and then flash KK4 Corn Kernel v7.0A to get the CWM Recovery that is included with that kernel (u can flash the .tar version of this kernel through Odin...use the PDA slot). Then flash ur rom of choice through the cwm. There is no need to get Root before u flash a Dev Rom.
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Thx 4-2ndtwin
It looks like my little plan is align with your reply.
One more question, can i flash semaphore kernel instead of Corn kernel?
Thx

U can...But if it is not a KK4 based kernel then it will not boot ur phone.
If u try to boot up it will more than likely bootloop. U can use the 3 button combo to get into its recovery though. And then flash ur rom from there.
I would say, go with Corn Kernel.
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Also samiri works with stock GB
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ok
understood
thx both of you

hi guys
things didn't go too well.
30 mins ago, I just flashed UCKK4
from this link (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1357848)
Odin reported no errors, but now i have bootloop, I see at&t bootscreen
then a "3g" flying animation with white background.
Can someone guide me from here?
1. I think i need the proper way to get in recovery again
2. or to boot into download mode
Thx
Joe

don't worries guys
I have it solved

Cool. Glad u got it goin.
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