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Do any stock Froyo or Gingerbread ROMS exist for the Captivate? I see all of these aftermarket ROMS posted but I don't like all the themes or added programs they come with. I just want a stock ROM.
There is AT&T stock 2.2 and Rogers stock 2.2 depending on which Captivate you have.
2.3 has not been released for the Galaxy S. It was leaked for the i9000, but that ROM isn't working yet. The only real 2.3 ROM for the Captivate is CM7 which is not yet stable.
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There is AT&T stock 2.2 and Rogers stock 2.2 depending on which captivate you have.
2.3 has not been released for the Galaxy S. It was leaked for the i9000, but that ROM isn't working yet. The only real 2.3 ROM for the Captivate is CM7 which is not yet stable.
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It is quite stable from what I heard, there's just a few bugs
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goob1284 said:
It is quite stable from what I heard, there's just a few bugs
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Stable from a programmer's standpoint isn't the same thing as stable from a user's standpoint. CM7 is not yet stable.
goob1284 said:
It is quite stable from what I heard, there's just a few bugs
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Yeah, I'm running CM7 right now and it's stable, but definitely still has some bugs. Feature wise, it seems packed, but some of the bugs I am experiencing are QUITE irritating for daily use.
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but some of the bugs I am experiencing are QUITE irritating for daily use.
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Which is exactly why it's not a stable ROM yet, in addition to a few things under the hood.
But let's not get too off topic, the OP wants stock ROMs.
mintyfresh26 said:
Do any stock Froyo or Gingerbread ROMS exist for the Captivate? I see all of these aftermarket ROMS posted but I don't like all the themes or added programs they come with. I just want a stock ROM.
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Seriously? If you want a stock ROM then just use the one available from your carrier. Cognition 4 is as close as a custom ROM can be to stock, but minus the bloatware and it has some minor performance tweaks. This place isn't in the business of creating "stock" ROMs.
For stock like feel, i'd recommend one of two roms. Andromeda 1.2 (unthemed) or Cog 4.1. Andro is based off of the Armani Captivate 2.2 and the devs did a fantastic job of making it somewhat minimal and still has all the goodies. They also added a few other nice touches. Cog is based off of official ATT 2.2 with the bloatware gone and lagfix installed. It is also very nice but didn't hold my attention the way Andro does. As was already mentioned CM7 is ok for people that know how to trouble shoot their phones and can deal with the bugs. It's NOT meant for people new to their phones and flashing.
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Seriously? If you want a stock ROM then just use the one available from your carrier. Cognition 4 is as close as a custom ROM can be to stock, but minus the bloatware and it has some minor performance tweaks. This place isn't in the business of creating "stock" ROMs.
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AT&T hasn't pushed an update for the Captivate. Even if they did it would still be loaded with crapware that slow the phone down.
So, it's impossible to get a stock rom easily?
mintyfresh26 said:
AT&T hasn't pushed an update for the Captivate. Even if they did it would still be loaded with crapware that slow the phone down.
So, it's impossible to get a stock rom easily?
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The update came from Samsung and not ATT. The easiest way to get a "stock rom" is to use keis to do the update. Yes it will come with all the bloat from ATT. If you dont want the bloat then there are ways to remove them, gone over many times in the forum which you would have found had you done a search.
As for Stock Gingerbread roms, well to be honest we will most likely not see an ATT stock gingerbread as the 2.2 update is most likely the only one we will get through official channels
mintyfresh26 said:
AT&T hasn't pushed an update for the Captivate. Even if they did it would still be loaded with crapware that slow the phone down.
So, it's impossible to get a stock rom easily?
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What you just described IS THE STOCK ROM.
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The most up to date stock rom you can get is 2.2 from Samsung Kies which can be downloaded here: samsung.com/us/support/downloads/SGH-I897ZKAATT.
This also includes the usb drivers. Just connect your phone to your computer and update.
Sorry cant post the actual link I'm new
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The most up to date stock rom you can get is 2.2 from Samsung Kies which can be downloaded here: samsung.com/us/support/downloads/SGH-I897ZKAATT.
This also includes the usb drivers. Just connect your phone to your computer and update.
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Install 2.2 using info in quoted post
root using super one click
DL Ti Backup from the market
Remove all the AT&T/Samesung Apps that you do not want
Profit
Here is a guide that pretty much tells you how to do almost anything on your captivate. Only a couple things like flashing a custom rom are excluded.
Once again, I can't post real links cause I'm new.
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=761819
Just download the pdf.
mintyfresh26 said:
AT&T hasn't pushed an update for the Captivate. Even if they did it would still be loaded with crapware that slow the phone down.
So, it's impossible to get a stock rom easily?
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Any easier than Kies? No. Dude, you're so far out of the loop you're oblong.
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Any easier than Kies? No. Dude, you're so far out of the loop you're oblong.
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I'm not sure mintyfresh26 knew about samsung kies at the time of this post. It's not a big deal.
He should just install Cognition 4. It's probably what he wants.
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I'm not sure mintyfresh26 knew about samsung kies at the time of this post. It's not a big deal.
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Sounds like there's a lot he doesn't know about.
Clyzm said:
Stable from a programmer's standpoint isn't the same thing as stable from a user's standpoint. CM7 is not yet stable.
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its actually quite stable. and im not a programmer. it just has a few bugs from my experience but what rom doesnt?
Just got a Samsung Mesmerize for USCC and was told that Froyo will be pushing out soon. Should I root and update to leaked 2.2 or wait for official?
Also I was hearing that once Official Froyo is released Cyanogenmod ROM should become available? Is that correct and/or will more some become available once the Official update is released.
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Just got a Samsung Mesmerize for USCC and was told that Froyo will be pushing out soon. Should I root and update to leaked 2.2 or wait for official?
Also I was hearing that once Official Froyo is released Cyanogenmod ROM should become available? Is that correct and/or will more some become available once the Official update is released.
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It's a personal choice.
If you upgrade your phone at all (even if only doing custom 2.1 installs) you are going to most likely have to use Odin to go back to stock 2.1-update1 in order to install the official release (I'm pretty sure your phone will have to be as it was out of the box to install their update)
And no, cyanogen MOD just doesn't become available once the source is released, there still has to be people to work on building it - but it will be a lot easier to do once we have official source code - then you may see a team get together to build a supported version for the galaxy s model (which we could then port to mes). Also, once we have that we can also expect to see the kernel MOD's make it into 2.2 from 2.1.
My question is, why is everyone so concerned about getting the official drop, when i'ts going to be bloated to hell just like stock 2.1 is? Soon after it drops, you're going to see a custom deodexed and non bloated ROM and a new kernel - so you're most likely going to end up upgrading to that anyway. So in my opinion, upgrade now - then skip the official bloat release and upgrade to our customized version once i'ts complete (built off of the official 2.2 source).
What Version of 2.2 is the most up to date EC10? And it wont update when the official OTA is dropped correct? Its actually for a friend of mine I have a Dinc and only have experience in that.
On a side note. Why is this Odin thing so popular here and not Flashing with Clockwork like on the Dinc?
Phillip Fry said:
So what do you recommend? Its actually for a friend of mine I have a Dinc and only have experience in that.
So if I just root it now (Z4root) will the the official update brake the root? If there is no stable 2.2 ROM yet then I will just wait. Really only need Wireless tether for now. Any and all help is appreciated.
On a side note. Why is this Odin thing so popular here and not Flashing with Clockwork like on the Dinc?
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He already told you what he recommends, get 2.2. The other questions are answered in various threads throughout these forums.
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akellar said:
He already told you what he recommends, get 2.2. The other questions are answered in various threads throughout these forums.
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What he said^
And btw, it isn't an OTA update - it would be downloaded on your PC and installed via Kies. (not sure of the details, but this is what I've heard many times)
2.2 is already at the stores as of yesterday, our tech was given permission to upgrade the Mesmerizes in stock and employee phones, so if you were to buy a new one it'd be running froyo..
I personally got my own i500 upgraded yesterday morning and got to spend the last 24 hours reinstalling all my apps.. USCC should make an announcement on Facebook very soon.
I'm interested in removing some of this bloatware, what would be the best way to do that running the offical 2.2?
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2.2 is already at the stores as of yesterday, our tech was given permission to upgrade the Mesmerizes in stock and employee phones, so if you were to buy a new one it'd be running froyo..
I personally got my own i500 upgraded yesterday morning and got to spend the last 24 hours reinstalling all my apps.. USCC should make an announcement on Facebook very soon.
I'm interested in removing some of this bloatware, what would be the best way to do that running the offical 2.2?
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Install the PnP.
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just use the ec10 pnp. and go with the voodoo kernel. you can always flash back to stock with odin. then you get your warrentee back
Hi guys most of you might find this question silly but there are some of us newcomers who are still getting into this!
So, I rooted my phone, have ROM Manager and CWM Recovery, version 3 and my question is how we're going to update to official GB when it becomes available? Will we do it through official T-Mobile update, or will some of you guys make it available for us?
Thank you all!
Yes...
you should be about to get it either way. If you get the official update you will probably lose root... If you wait a few there will be a rooted version posted by one of the many xda members...
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Yes...
you should be about to get it either way. If you get the official update you will probably lose root... If you wait a few there will be a rooted version posted by one of the many xda members...
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One more dumb question: Why is everybody so excited about the official GB update, when we have right now a few GB leaked versions with some custom ROMs (Bionix from TeamWhiskey, etc... ) available, for which as I hear, many say are excellent? Is this official one gonna be better in any significant way than these custom already out? Thanks! )
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One more dumb question: Why is everybody so excited about the official GB update, when we have right now a few GB leaked versions with some custom ROMs (Bionix from TeamWhiskey, etc... ) available, for which as I hear, many say are excellent? Is this official one gonna be better in any significant way than these custom already out? Thanks! )
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It will come with an official GB kernel and hopefully updated battery drivers and A2DP functionality...Amongst other LG fixes (again, hopefully).
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It will come with an official GB kernel and hopefully updated battery drivers and A2DP functionality...Amongst other LG fixes (again, hopefully).
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OK, I get it... So, all these unofficial GBs are sort of limited because they lack these LG stuff they're (hopefully) putting into the official one. That's why it's smart to wait a bit more.
Hopefully it will fix most or all the problems.
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OK, I get it... So, all these unofficial GBs are sort of limited because they lack these LG stuff they're (hopefully) putting into the official one. That's why it's smart to wait a bit more.
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Yes, that's the case. The leak has issues (which makes sense, it's not a finished build), and almost all Gingerbread mods are based on the leak so they have the same issues. I know CM7 is using the Gingerbread source instead and has fixed a lot of the issues, but not all of them.
The official update is not only going to be completely stable (hopefully) but will come bundled with better drivers/kernel support which will fix most of the common issues with the phone (hopefully).
I've gone through an Over The Air update to Android before, and if it's like what I experienced, you're going to get a pop-up that asks if you want to update now or later. Choose later if you want to keep root, someone here will have the official build rooted probably within the hour but definitely within the first couple of days.
In the mean time though, don't be scared of trying out one of the ROMs that are available. I swear by CM7, but I've heard wonderful things about EagleBlood and Ultimate too.
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Yes, that's the case. The leak has issues (which makes sense, it's not a finished build), and almost all Gingerbread mods are based on the leak so they have the same issues. I know CM7 is using the Gingerbread source instead and has fixed a lot of the issues, but not all of them.
The official update is not only going to be completely stable (hopefully) but will come bundled with better drivers/kernel support which will fix most of the common issues with the phone (hopefully).
I've gone through an Over The Air update to Android before, and if it's like what I experienced, you're going to get a pop-up that asks if you want to update now or later. Choose later if you want to keep root, someone here will have the official build rooted probably within the hour but definitely within the first couple of days.
In the mean time though, don't be scared of trying out one of the ROMs that are available. I swear by CM7, but I've heard wonderful things about EagleBlood and Ultimate too.
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I have heard that official updating the rooted phone could actually brick it? And when a mod is nightly version, does it mean it it not completely stable? I am interested in CM7, but I could not find a stable version on their site.
Thanks!
i have question also since it's related to thread title. i'm running stock right now but rooted. once i update to gingerbread cm7, will i have to install all apps and settings all over? and will call log and stuff like that disappear also?
dn3g3l said:
i have question also since it's related to thread title. i'm running stock right now but rooted. once i update to gingerbread cm7, will i have to install all apps and settings all over? and will call log and stuff like that disappear also?
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You should be able to get all of that stuff after startup my hitting the square boxes in the initial setup. Worked for me yesterday with the Eagleblood 2.3.4 ROM, when someone recommended it to me rather than Titaniumbackup which screwed up my phone a lot because I went from Froyo to GB
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i have question also since it's related to thread title. i'm running stock right now but rooted. once i update to gingerbread cm7, will i have to install all apps and settings all over? and will call log and stuff like that disappear also?
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When I did an OTA update, it kept all of my apps and settings. I can't remember if it preserved call log.
I have heard that official updating the rooted phone could actually brick it? And when a mod is nightly version, does it mean it it not completely stable? I am interested in CM7, but I could not find a stable version on their site.
Thanks!
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I don't know if it will brick or not, my OTA was not rooted. And CM7 nightlies are NOT completely stable, but they're on build 58 by now and the ROM works perfectly fine. The only issue I can see with the phone is the top bar they added to the notifications menu that has toggle-able settings like WIFI, GPS, etc sometimes doesn't show up and in the camera, it calls both cameras "back" instead of one being "front".
But if you're concerned with stability that much, use the leak or EagleBlood.
I have been using Electron's ICS (wipe version) and am happy with it. If I wanted the official ICS, I could flash it to HC unrooted and send it to Samsung for the "real" ICS.
Just wondering if anyone has been in position to compare the two?
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I have been using Electron's ICS (wipe version) and am happy with it. If I wanted the official ICS, I could flash it to HC unrooted and send it to Samsung for the "real" ICS.
Just wondering if anyone has been in position to compare the two?
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well, post your benchmark on antutu and quadrant standard, and i will post mine and we will be able to compare in term of performance
AnTuTu total is 8096.
Royaltiger said:
I have been using Electron's ICS (wipe version) and am happy with it. If I wanted the official ICS, I could flash it to HC unrooted and send it to Samsung for the "real" ICS.
Just wondering if anyone has been in position to compare the two?
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Not sure your location but be aware that to the best of my knowledge there never was an "official release" for the US. Other than VZW version, no non-carrier model was released (thanks Apple) therefore no US JB. Highly unlikely VZW will release to JB but then who knows really.
We in the US with the non-VZW 7.7 have been running other releases (Austria myself).
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AnTuTu total is 8096.
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mine is stock P6800DXLP8 P6800OLBLP7 THL rom 2 stage, the score is 9628
Royaltiger said:
I have been using Electron's ICS (wipe version) and am happy with it. If I wanted the official ICS, I could flash it to HC unrooted and send it to Samsung for the "real" ICS.
Just wondering if anyone has been in position to compare the two?
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I am using the Electon version and as far as I know, the only difference b/w his version and the "official" VZW version (which you can get if you got the OTA DL to work or if you send back to them for repair and then they put it on for you) is that his is rooted. I don't believe that he touched any of the other files. From a performance standpoint, that would mean that they should be identical, other than the obvious HW differences.
Agree. I like Electron's work and prefer it due to root. Antutu is irrelevant.
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I am using the Electon version and as far as I know, the only difference b/w his version and the "official" VZW version (which you can get if you got the OTA DL to work or if you send back to them for repair and then they put it on for you) is that his is rooted. I don't believe that he touched any of the other files. From a performance standpoint, that would mean that they should be identical, other than the obvious HW differences.
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His also has ex4 so it has higher IO.
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Am having browsing difficulties with stock browser, Dolphin, etc.-- see my thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1958474
I am totally not knowledgeable about the inner workings of Android, but it seems to me that since those who got their tabs updated officially by Verizon or Samsung are not having these issues, there must be something different between the two.
The difference? One installs, the other won't.
Lols
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Here's a sneaky one that gave my wife fits for several weeks until I discovered it: the hosts file is set to block ads, which was giving her a heck of a time on her favorite shopping sites! I've edited it, and everything is fully functional now. Whatever the little VZW update that's trickling out right now is, I think I can do without it.
How about difference in Aroma rom and non.. what are those??
So i have Android Version 4.1.1 Sense 4+ Hboot: 2.14 Kernel : 3.4.10 Buildnumber 3.17.707.
I've been wanting to try all the different wonderful ROMS but i cant seem to find much for the 4.1.1 version
So my question is there a way to upgrade to 4.1.2? cuz most of the ROMS are based one that!
I am currently Running Viper XL3.1 as amazing as it is i want to try more !
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So i have Android Version 4.1.1 Sense 4+ Hboot: 2.14 Kernel : 3.4.10 Buildnumber 3.17.707.
I've been wanting to try all the different wonderful ROMS but i cant seem to find much for the 4.1.1 version
So my question is there a way to upgrade to 4.1.2? cuz most of the ROMS are based one that!
I am currently Running Viper XL3.1 as amazing as it is i want to try more !
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only the AOSP roms are based on 4.1.2.. Sense is only 4.1.1, and since you are on the latest firmware, you will only be able to run the sense 4.1.1 roms
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only the AOSP roms are based on 4.1.2.. Sense is only 4.1.1, and since you are on the latest firmware, you will only be able to run the sense 4.1.1 roms
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I know the AOSP roms are the ones that are interesting me ! so there is no way i can somehow try them? just the sense roms?
ronnyg12 said:
I know the AOSP roms are the ones that are interesting me ! so there is no way i can somehow try them? just the sense roms?
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You are correct there is no way right now for anyone who took the jb ota to run anything but jb sense roms
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954wrecker said:
You are correct there is no way right now for anyone who took the jb ota to run anything but jb sense roms
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Man i'm a ****up.. well thank you
954wrecker said:
You are correct there is no way right now for anyone who took the jb ota to run anything but jb sense roms
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Man that sucks soooo bad.......
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Is it time to repeat the general rule that YOU SHOULD NOT TAKE OTA UPDATES IF YOU CARE ABOUT ROOTING AND UNLOCKING?!
Honestly, people.
iElvis said:
Is it time to repeat the general rule that YOU SHOULD NOT TAKE OTA UPDATES IF YOU CARE ABOUT ROOTING AND UNLOCKING?!
Honestly, people.
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Well i OTA JB updated before i rooted my phone and knew of all this greatness. I didn't know it would **** over everything! DAMN THIS SUCKS.
Anyways how would i have upgraded to JB without OTA for future references(updates) ?
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Well i OTA JB updated before i rooted my phone and knew of all this greatness. I didn't know it would **** over everything! DAMN THIS SUCKS.
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So you're saying you took the OTA before you knew about what rooting was? If so, than that's somewhat understandable. iElvis's statement was to the many many people here who have taken OTAs when they are already rooted, or not rooted yet, but intend to root. In that case, taking the OTA should be understood to be a no-no, at least not without the proper research before taking the OTA.
With very little exception, there is no benefit to accepting OTAs. The content of the OTAs will show up in Development (usually quite soon) in a safely flashable format. And the OTA can do a lot of harm, as you have now seen.
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Anyways how would i have upgraded to JB without OTA for future references(updates) ?
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The stock ROM will usually show up in Development in a recovery-flashable format, pre-rooted, and devoid of any nasty hboot or other meddling. Often, these get posted within days (or even hours) of the OTA deploying. Sometimes even before the OTA (in the case of leaked RUUs).
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Well i OTA JB updated before i rooted my phone and knew of all this greatness. I didn't know it would **** over everything! DAMN THIS SUCKS.
Anyways how would i have upgraded to JB without OTA for future references(updates) ?
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You get a pass, but as redpoint said, many others should have known better.
When kernel source is released (soon), this problem should go away.
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You get a pass, but as redpoint said, many others should have known better.
When kernel source is released (soon), this problem should go away.
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Oh so to update to 4.1.2 i would have to flash a Kernel, which hopefutlly comes in as quick as possible ! Thank you IElvis and redpoint
Someone should be able to fix this soon, the same thing happened on firmware 2.20 no? Just be patient. Even though being able to flash new roms all the time has kind of become too much of an addiction.