Captivate Problem Still no Answer - Captivate General

My Phone Is in BootLoop/HardBrick Was Useing Odin One Click To Revert Back To Stock Froyo I Do Not Remember What Version i Used But I Think It Was Made From DesignerGear But Here Is What Happens And All The Info I Have Collected On It.
1.Power Button Does Nothing
2.Both Volume Buttons And Computer Usb Connected Goes to Battery Sign
3.Down Voulme Plus Power Button Does Nothing
4.Wall Plugin Goes To Att Logo And Flashes Every Couple Of Seconds
Would Like to Know If Its a BootLoop/HardBrick And If It Will Be Able To be Fixed
Also Bought A Jig But Wont Get here For A While But If you Think The Jig Will Fix It Then Please Post If It Will

I would suggest you take a look at the "Captivate Connection Issues" thread if you haven't already. There might be something there for you to try.

If you have the battery screen still showing and it appears to actually be charging the phone then you should be ok. A jig should most definitely get you into download mode and from there you can flash back to stock. If this is the one click you used, it's never failed me. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989
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cmilldrummin said:
If you have the battery screen still showing and it appears to actually be charging the phone then you should be ok. A jig should most definitely get you into download mode and from there you can flash back to stock. If this is the one click you used, it's never failed me. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=731989
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Just to make the OP fully aware, the one-click listed above does flash froyo bootloaders.
If that's not something you want to do, you can check the one-click thread sticky at the top of the Development section.

Very true. As long as you aren't intending to stay on a stock ROM, roms like cyanogenmod will come with gingerbread bootloaders anyways though.
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cmilldrummin said:
Very true. As long as you aren't intending to stay on a stock ROM, roms like cyanogenmod will come with gingerbread bootloaders anyways though.
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Unless it's a build I'm not aware of, the roms I've come across (cyanogenmod included) usually don't have bootloaders included.
The roms with bootloaders are exclusively Heimdall/Odin packages, as you have to use one of those programs to flash the bootloaders (with the exception of an old Cognition build which had a modified secondary bootloader, but that's a dangerous thing).
Not trying to be obnoxious or nitpicky, but just want to clarify that bootloader changes need to happen outside of flashing roms in CWM recovery.

Maybe I don't understand bootloaders like I thought I did then lol. I've never had any problems flashing between stock, CM7, and CM9. And I've never manually flashed any bootloaders either?
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cmilldrummin said:
Maybe I don't understand bootloaders like I thought I did then lol. I've never had any problems flashing between stock, CM7, and CM9. And I've never manually flashed any bootloaders either?
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No problem. If you're going between builds of CyanogenMod, you usually can have either the Froyo/Eclair or Gingerbread bootloaders - CM doesn't seem to care. If you've never flashed a stock Samsung rom that includes bootloaders, you may still be on the Froyo/Eclair bootloaders (and if you've flashed the one you linked most recently, you definitely are).
The issue comes up when you're flashing Samsung-based roms, as a mismatch between bootloaders and Android version can cause some unfortunate behavior. Nothing fatal, just more steps to get things sorted out.

cmilldrummin said:
Maybe I don't understand bootloaders like I thought I did then lol. I've never had any problems flashing between stock, CM7, and CM9. And I've never manually flashed any bootloaders either?
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You must be on GB bootloaders because ICY glitch requires them. You probably were on stock gingerbread at some point. Also, bootloaders are never flashed from the phone; it can't touch them. You always need Odin/heimdall for it.
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Understood. I did update to stock gingerbread at one point via mini kies. So that changed the bootloaders to gingerbread. Thanks for the explanation.
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Woke up to a paged filled with nothing that is going to help me none of the things aswered my question just off topic stuff

YogurtSlinger said:
Woke up to a paged filled with nothing that is going to help me none of the things aswered my question just off topic stuff
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Sorry about that - that's largely my fault.
To circle back around, did you check the Connection Issues thread? If you've tried those things and nothing worked, post back and we'll see if we can offer any further suggestions.

jmtheiss said:
Sorry about that - that's largely my fault.
To circle back around, did you check the Connection Issues thread? If you've tried those things and nothing worked, post back and we'll see if we can offer any further suggestions.
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yes that i have already went threw it and i have read most of the post in the forum about bootloop hard brick and soft brick but none of them give a direct answer to my need of help

none helped anyone else?

YogurtSlinger said:
none helped anyone else?
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You aren't hard bricked if you're still seeing things on screen. Has your jig arrived yet? If nothing is working for you, you'll have to wait until then.
Just to clarify, you have tried all of the download mode methods?
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korockinout13 said:
You aren't hard bricked if you're still seeing things on screen. Has your jig arrived yet? If nothing is working for you, you'll have to wait until then.
Just to clarify, you have tried all of the download mode methods?
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ok man thanks that answered my question perfectly and no it hasnt i live in san benito texas and the jig is being shiped from hong kong lol and yes i have tryed it all

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1481526
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351224
Make sure you've read both of these and tried ALL of the methods for download mode.
Oh sorry, I read your post saying you already did. Can't hurt to try again though
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korockinout13 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1481526
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1351224
Make sure you've read both of these and tried ALL of the methods for download mode.
Oh sorry, I read your post saying you already did. Can't hurt to try again though
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lol i have done it more then 100 times and have got nothing good has happened

Have you made a homemade jig? That would be good to try if you don't want to wait
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korockinout13 said:
Have you made a homemade jig? That would be good to try if you don't want to wait
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car is in the shop lol and i live in the middle of no where so i need ot wait...

Related

Android 2.3 Now Available :)

Android 2.3 Software Number EH17 From USCC... Its posted on their site
uscellular.com/androidupgrades
Not working for some reason.....
I have tried to update...but Kies mini is telling me I have the latest version lol
You can take it to a store tech center and have them reflash your phone with it if mini kies isn't working.
Mini kies has been a flaming hot mess more often than not with these updates, so a full reflash at the store is probably not a bad idea anyway.
Strange....Its been taken down!
The update for Samsung MESMERIZE Android 2.3 Software Number EH17 From USCC HAS BEEN REMOVED!
What happened....? lol
Should be back up from what my usc employee friend says
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trvbone said:
Should be back up from what my usc employee friend says
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Your friend is wrong as of now.
akellar said:
Your friend is wrong as of now.
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yeah well you are wrong.
2.3.4 EH09 is posted on the USCellular site and i am downloading it now.
wont be updating until someone does it, loses root, and can confirm that root is obtainable again.
v_lestat said:
yeah well you are wrong.
2.3.4 EH09 is posted on the USCellular site and i am downloading it now.
wont be updating until someone does it, loses root, and can confirm that root is obtainable again.
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Go back to your cave troll. 4 hours ago when I posted this it wasn't up. Obviously we are all aware it is now.
Hoping to see Odin installs soon.
is there a way to do this without losing root?
Anyong got a link for full stock odin files? Hate kies
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Has anyone tried this? I get an error extracting on 4 different machines, tried downloading twice, just wondering if anyone's had better luck.
i am not sure whats going on guys but the Mez is dead on XDA,
all support, modding, and firmwares, both the new EH09 and old stuff is over at rootzwiki.
i dont like it, i much prefer XDA but there was already this morning a rooted stock EH09 plus the full stock EH09
both for odin.
already flashed the stock unrooted and and booting into the stock rooted now.
sorry guys but rootzwiki has got a huge jump on this.
not even our own dev section here has anything new about EH09, and hasnt had any firmware/rom updates in weeks...
v_lestat said:
yeah well you are wrong.
2.3.4 EH09 is posted on the USCellular site and i am downloading it now.
wont be updating until someone does it, loses root, and can confirm that root is obtainable again.
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I think it's safe.
v_lestat said:
i am not sure whats going on guys but the Mez is dead on XDA,
all support, modding, and firmwares, both the new EH09 and old stuff is over at rootzwiki.
i dont like it, i much prefer XDA but there was already this morning a rooted stock EH09 plus the full stock EH09
both for odin.
already flashed the stock unrooted and and booting into the stock rooted now.
sorry guys but rootzwiki has got a huge jump on this.
not even our own dev section here has anything new about EH09, and hasnt had any firmware/rom updates in weeks...
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because the devs all got kicked out on the road and rootzwiki took them in. don't expect any updates or anything other than the few of us older guys checking back to take care of the noobs that post here.
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v_lestat said:
i am not sure whats going on guys but the Mez is dead on XDA,
all support, modding, and firmwares, both the new EH09 and old stuff is over at rootzwiki.
i dont like it, i much prefer XDA but there was already this morning a rooted stock EH09 plus the full stock EH09
both for odin.
already flashed the stock unrooted and and booting into the stock rooted now.
sorry guys but rootzwiki has got a huge jump on this.
not even our own dev section here has anything new about EH09, and hasnt had any firmware/rom updates in weeks...
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Bottom line: Our developers and users have moved to Rootzwiki. Its still the same users and developers that were once here; same usernames and everything. Everyone's there. Just a new location (and new management).
Whats done is done; the mass exodus has occurred and it can't be changed. So lets quit talking about it. Get on the Rootzwiki boat or stay in ghost town. Your choice.
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other than the few of us older guys checking back to take care of the noobs that post here.
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Precisely. Except I'm under a contractual agreement to stay around and keep jerdog on his toes.
droidroidz said:
Anyong got a link for full stock odin files? Hate kies
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The official EH09 download isn't Kies. It's a prepackaged update similar to how the Acclaim was.
I guess i missed the jump from the boat..thanks for the updates
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Just upgraded without kies.
No kies on my Samsung N150 Plus netbook, just installed USCC_I500_EH09_SimpleDL from the US Cellular android upgrade section. Followed instructions (except for battery life, performed this with 81%) phone rebooted, all apps intact including acircuitboard live wallpaper, root apps, contacts, calender, etc...., EXCEPT ROOT ACCESS! Super User gone baby, verified with root check app. guess I'll give GingerBreak a try this weekend, heck I may even try SuperOneClick again to see what happens. Here's a trick for you warranty voider freaker outers, if you brick it, just tell your provider you lost the phone and pay the $50 or whatever dollar insurance claim and get a new GXS.
Obviously no root access, it's a stock official rom.
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New Download screen

I flashed back to stock this morning to test something and noticed there was a 19Mb update. After updating I rebooted the phone and checked a few more times to make sure there were no more updates. When I went into 'Download' to flash a new rom this is the screen I was presented with. After I chose to enter to Download mode that was the 2nd screen I had. Just thought it was funny and would share.
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Wulfegang is the man. Everyone give him a kiss to remove the butterflies from his stomach!
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Wulfegang said:
I flashed back to stock this morning to test something and noticed there was a 19Mb update. After updating I rebooted the phone and checked a few more times to make sure there were no more updates. When I went into 'Download' to flash a new rom this is the screen I was presented with. After I chose to enter to Download mode that was the 2nd screen I had. Just thought it was funny and would share.
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Was that the whole point of the update lol?
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theROMinator said:
Was that the whole point of the update lol?
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Looks like it loads new bootloaders on our phone.... Making it easier to go from this update to GB soon I would think...
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SSJ_Gomike said:
Looks like it loads new bootloaders on our phone.... Making it easier to go from this update to GB soon I would think...
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We could only imagine...
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theROMinator said:
We could only imagine...
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Samsung is warning us of the power of the devs!
Successful XDA devs are successful... xP
Could someone please upload this bootloader zip ? I would like to try them with this GB leak to see if it gets rid of rainbows.
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Removing the download for the bootloaders so people won't try flashing them and brick devices left and right. They were only intended for serious devs who know what they are doing. Sorry.
Could you also upload the whole update package? Thanks for the bootloaders.
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Considering that we haven't ever been able to flash dumped BLs from the Rogers ROM, having the update package to look at would be highly beneficial to figure out how to flash the bootloaders.
This is a similar download mode screen to the SGSII - keeping count of how many custom ROMS you run/flash. Keeping in mind if you phone needs to go some where to be serviced there maybe a document of how they can check this counter. A USB JIG cleared this on the SGSII & my jig works fine on my Infuse so I can imagine it will still clear it.
Infiniti350GT said:
This is a similar download mode screen to the SGSII - keeping count of how many custom ROMS you run/flash. Keeping in mind if you phone needs to go some where to be serviced there maybe a document of how they can check this counter. A USB JIG cleared this on the SGSII & my jig works fine on my Infuse so I can imagine it will still clear it.
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If that's the reason, then that's a REALLY smart way to track if you flash a custom "OS", as Samsung would say.
If it's as simple as using a USB JIG to clear it, then we should be in the clear.
Well i guess this finally gives me a reason to pick one up......
Entropy512 said:
Considering that we haven't ever been able to flash dumped BLs from the Rogers ROM, having the update package to look at would be highly beneficial to figure out how to flash the bootloaders.
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It may be a bit before i could actually get a dump of the update package (considering i have n idea how to even begin to do that). i just had hernia surgery this morning and not really feeling up to doing much in the way of dev work lol. i will let everyone know when i am feeling better and maybe someone could walk me through it on IRC.
+1 got the upload prompt and uploaded something
Boot loaders flashed fine, now have the new download screen with warning. Still had rainbows and cannot access recovery when used with leaked GB. Otherwise no issues.
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Wulfegang said:
It may be a bit before i could actually get a dump of the update package (considering i have n idea how to even begin to do that). i just had hernia surgery this morning and not really feeling up to doing much in the way of dev work lol. i will let everyone know when i am feeling better and maybe someone could walk me through it on IRC.
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No problem - honestly someone like gtg might be better as far as finding that update, I'm not sure where to look myself!
cruiserbax said:
Boot loaders flashed fine, now have the new download screen with warning. Still had rainbows and cannot access recovery when used with leaked GB. Otherwise no issues.
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I was curious about this, thanks for the info!
Also in case anyone wants to know, after flashing the leaked GB with this BL the download screen still reports official Samsung Binary as the current.
This is just a short term observation: when I flashed the leaked GB with the old BL I got hard reboots when apps accessed GPS (speed test, maps, co pilot) 1 out of 10 times. With these BL's I am at 18 hours using all of those apps without any reboots. Though it could have just been reflashing that fixed it. I did not use TB or anything to restore app data usher time, both times I went back to stock first.
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I just downloaded the BLs. Do I convert file (with both BLs) to .tar to odin flash?
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Not having issue other than rainbows ... May keep current BLs
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[Q] Rainbow?

Welllll.... coming from the straight up vibrant, when the bootloader wasn't correct, you'd get rainbows. Idk if this is the actual term or what not, but how can i get the gingerbread bootloaders for this phone? i tried using hemidall and almost perma-bricked my phone.
gobluewolverines4 said:
Welllll.... coming from the straight up vibrant, when the bootloader wasn't correct, you'd get rainbows. Idk if this is the actual term or what not, but how can i get the gingerbread bootloaders for this phone? i tried using hemidall and almost perma-bricked my phone.
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Look in the Bible in the Dev section for Chadster's KG4 leak which is flashed with ODIN. It was the first leak with the correct bootloaders. Once you have that & if you want stock, you can ODIN Raver's KJ6 Official release.
I'm sure there are other ROMs out there with the right bootloaders and there are quite a few threads about them but this is what always worked for me.
Best of luck.
Here's also a nice video guide to follow:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?nomobile=1&v=iyKYUlnpYqI
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[Q] Help with Gingerbread installation...

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?
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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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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jscott30 said:
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...
xIC-MACIx said:
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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dman3285 said:
...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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dman3285 said:
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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xIC-MACIx said:
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
xIC-MACIx said:
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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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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The brick bug Stock ICS

Does the new ICS for the att version of the skyrocket have a safe kernal or is it still at risk of having the emmc corrupted?
Update: it seems the brick bug is in the stock ics 4.0.4 , use caution when wiping back to factory. Entropy512 has informed me that the att rom has the mmc_cap_erase command in a host file where rogers does not. I will update as soon as more info becomes available to me.
Wipe internal in the rom and let us know
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Intub8 said:
Does the new ICS for the att version of the skyrocket have a safe kernal or is it still at risk of having the emmc corrupted?
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you gotta read more
Illnevertell said:
Wipe internal in the rom and let us know
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Lol no thanks.
vincom said:
you gotta read more
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The answer is not in your sig. It may not be possible to tell until the source drops but maybe a dev has some insight.
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Now that ics source has been released can anyone confirm the brick bug in Samsung's kernels have been fixed
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Mike on XDA said:
Now that ics source has been released can anyone confirm the brick bug in Samsung's kernels have been fixed
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.....I can say that just today I went from rooted/rom/kernal to gingerbread stock, kies ICS upgrade (ran for awhile/made nandroid), reflashed to custom everything again and recovered all apps in 1.5hrs. No probs so far. Have to say that samsung/kies did spend about 20+ minutes on the phone. Even rebooted once during...
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.....I can say that just today I went from rooted/rom/kernal to gingerbread stock, kies ICS upgrade (ran for awhile/made nandroid), reflashed to custom everything again and recovered all apps in 1.5hrs. No probs so far. Have to say that samsung/kies did spend about 20+ minutes on the phone. Even rebooted once during...
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Not to be rude, but how does this apply to my question?
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Mike on XDA said:
Not to be rude, but how does this apply to my question?
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I guess the kies upgrade to ICS. The question was posed somewhere wondering if samsung has fixed there OS. I'm saying that I didn't get it from this site but as up to date as possible. just say'n I guess I didn't mention that I have the supposed domed chip and that I haven't ever had issues
wantowan2 said:
I guess the kies upgrade to ICS. The question was posed somewhere wondering if samsung has fixed there OS. I'm saying that I didn't get it from this site but as up to date as possible. just say'n
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Wtf
Glad to hear u upgraded to ics without issue but this really doesn't apply to my question whatsoever. Your post was very confusing to top it all off
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Mike on XDA said:
Wtf
Glad to hear u upgraded to ics without issue but this really doesn't apply to my question whatsoever. Your post was very confusing to top it all off
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Was a little random. But I was in a car at the time. All I was trying to get across is that I couldn't have done that process with this brickbug being a prob.
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Was a little random. But I was in a car at the time. All I was trying to get across is that I couldn't have done that process with this brickbug being a prob.
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You are incorrect as from what I understood from your original post you were on a rooted gb rom and flashed back to stock in order to update via kies. 1st off, gb kernels aren't an issue and 2nd, Odin is a safe work around the brick bug issue.
No where in here do u say that u went into the settings on ics and performed a factory reset. That will be the true test
Edit: I revisited your post and see youbdidnt specify gb vs ics but even if u were on ics and went back to stock this wouldn't be a problem through Odin
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Mike on XDA said:
You are incorrect as from what I understood from your original post you were on a rooted gb rom and flashed back to stock in order to update via kies. 1st off, gb kernels aren't an issue and 2nd, Odin is a safe work around the brick bug issue.
No where in here do u say that u went into the settings on ics and performed a factory reset. That will be the true test
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Nope. I was on Embryo 4.1-->GB(no root)-->then kies upgrade to ICS-->then flashed recovery--> then back to Embryo 4.1......
....for what it's worth. No offense dude.
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Nope. I was on Embryo 4.1-->GB(no root)-->then kies upgrade to ICS-->then flashed recovery--> then back to Embryo 4.1......
....for what it's worth. No offense dude.
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??? What do u mean no offense?
I didn't read anything offensive. I was just trying to wrap my head around what u were talking about. I understand now. As I stated in my previous post though the gb kernels were not affected.
To anyone in "the know", I assume brick bug had been addressed and the kernels fixed but can anyone actually CONFIRM this? Thanks
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??? What do u mean no offense?
I didn't read anything offensive. I was just trying to wrap my head around what u were talking about. I understand now. As I stated in my previous post though the gb kernels were not affected.
To anyone in "the know", I assume brick bug had been addressed and the kernels fixed but can anyone actually CONFIRM this? Thanks
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I will ask entropy512 to rip the source apart when he has time. He was the one to discover it originally.
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Intub8 said:
I will ask entropy512 to rip the source apart when he has time. He was the one to discover it originally.
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Good to hear. Thanks!
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For a one stop shop here is Vincom's thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1652398
this a quote from this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28731347&postcount=27
Originally Posted by mohan_kr
"First of all there are two aspects to the brick bug (apart from the app., that it just *reports* the suspect f/w):
1) The latest touch recovery (5.5.0.4) 4.3 I believe has been moved to ICS with the EMMC erase capability disabled. I don't know about others, since I don't use it..do the research..
2) Executing erase functions from the running kernel, e.g. the stock firmware that is what this zip has..if you look at the sources and *if* the kernel was built with that source, it is safe there too..standard disclaimer applies..since i am assuming it is built with the recently released code.
In general, the brick bug was specific to I believe certain leaks not on our device. And, if you are flashing a custom rom/kernel they all have a big disclaimer, that you can brick your device in many other ways. If you are so afraid, then you should *not* be flashing custom roms, since pretty much every custom rom/kernel will have that disclaimer..
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And as for the erasing photos and all. Flashing does *NOT* delete the contents of the internal or external sdcard (except for platform specific data). It will delete /system /data and /cache, read the pinned threads here on what that means (as the install instructions says, you will have to do that step anyways and make a nandroid backup).."
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i'll leave it to you guys to decide what this means
vincom said:
this a quote from this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=28731347&postcount=27
Originally Posted by mohan_kr
"First of all there are two aspects to the brick bug (apart from the app., that it just *reports* the suspect f/w):
1) The latest touch recovery (5.5.0.4) 4.3 I believe has been moved to ICS with the EMMC erase capability disabled. I don't know about others, since I don't use it..do the research..
2) Executing erase functions from the running kernel, e.g. the stock firmware that is what this zip has..if you look at the sources and *if* the kernel was built with that source, it is safe there too..standard disclaimer applies..since i am assuming it is built with the recently released code.
In general, the brick bug was specific to I believe certain leaks not on our device. And, if you are flashing a custom rom/kernel they all have a big disclaimer, that you can brick your device in many other ways. If you are so afraid, then you should *not* be flashing custom roms, since pretty much every custom rom/kernel will have that disclaimer..
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And as for the erasing photos and all. Flashing does *NOT* delete the contents of the internal or external sdcard (except for platform specific data). It will delete /system /data and /cache, read the pinned threads here on what that means (as the install instructions says, you will have to do that step anyways and make a nandroid backup).."
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i'll leave it to you guys to decide what this means
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Thanks vin.
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Do a grep for MMC_CAP_ERASE in drivers/mmc/host - Give me a list of each file it appears in.
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Do a grep for MMC_CAP_ERASE in drivers/mmc/host - Give me a list of each file it appears in.
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Do I need to be rooted to do that entropy.
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