Got a friend with a StraightTalk Captivate SGH i897 that is sluggish and driving her crazy, so I want to root and get her on a stable 4.1 or better. Any of you guys have an unlocked version that flash? Should I stick with an AT&T ROM?
LXative said:
Got a friend with a StraightTalk Captivate SGH i897 that is sluggish and driving her crazy, so I want to root and get her on a stable 4.1 or better. Any of you guys have an unlocked version that flash? Should I stick with an AT&T ROM?
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Nope. Throw Cyanogenmod on that baby.
GB: CM7
ICS: SlimICS
JB: CM10.1.3
4.2.2 performance wise is the same as 4.1, but you get access to Google Now and a few more tidbits here and there (like the new Clock app)
thebulletfromhell said:
Nope. Throw Cyanogenmod on that baby.
GB: CM7
ICS: SlimICS
JB: CM10.1.3
4.2.2 performance wise is the same as 4.1, but you get access to Google Now and a few more tidbits here and there (like the new Clock app)
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Thanks for the reply, knew if I was patient someone would chime in.
I poorly worded my question.......I really should have instead asked if I can flash the i897 like any other Captivate? Same root process, etc?
LXative said:
Thanks for the reply, knew if I was patient someone would chime in.
I poorly worded my question.......I really should have instead asked if I can flash the i897 like any other Captivate? Same root process, etc?
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Pretty much. With Samsung device, you don't even have to root it.
1. Get Odin/Heimdall
2. Flash a kernel with CWM
3. Flash Cyanogenmod 7
4. Flash whatever rom you want.
thebulletfromhell said:
3. Flash Cyanogenmod 7
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No need to flash CM7. Easy to follow update guide here -> Guide.
I recommend CM10.1.3 Stable as first custom ROM, Android 4.2.2 based.
Val D. said:
No need to flash CM7. Easy to follow update guide here -> Guide.
I recommend CM10.1.3 Stable as first custom ROM, Android 4.2.2 based.
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I find that some kernel don't play well with the Cyanogenmod 9/10/Any other ICS JB roms, especially if they're kernel for AOSP, and the whole BML to MTD process gets a little iffy(it never boots, just constantly reboot to recovery, partitions can't be formatted, mounted partition are always empty). If you're starting from a Samsung ROM's kernel, it goes OK most of the time, but if you start from Semaphore JB or GearKernel or another AOSP kernel, the installation process just skipped the BML to MTD conversion, or screw it up somehow. It may just be me, but doing one extra step can't hurt
The phone in question runs stock ROM. First needs to be updated to GB 2.3.x, than Corn Kernel + CM10.1 Stable will update it to JB 4.2.2. No need to flash another GB-based ROM after the stock GB. CM10.1 Stable installation process has no issues with Corn Kernel. Tested many times.
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The phone in question runs stock ROM. First needs to be updated to GB 2.3.x, than Corn Kernel + CM10.1 Stable will update it to JB 4.2.2. No need to flash another GB-based ROM after the stock GB. CM10.1 Stable installation process has no issues with Corn Kernel. Tested many times.
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Eh fair enough. Its just probably my device
Thanks folks. I'll be getting her phone within the next week......and will get it flashed.
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Hi all,
I'm new to android and some things I do not understand, for example I have the galaxy captivate with the following characteristic:
Rom Android 2.3.4 I897UCKH3
boog_kh3_kernel3
su-2.3.2-efgh-bin-signed.zip
I updated my cellphone using these files, and all works fine but I wanted install a new kernel the last talondev, but after install it I think that my sgs is on soft bricked, displays the logo of AT & T and then starts "loading talon...", but then restarts.
This kernel can be used with the rom? it is compatible? or What should I do to choose a kernel?
Best regards
Talon is I9000 port kernel you are using native I897 rom. Use Samurai, Corn kernel or Boog's kernel. Actually Im not sure there is a corn or samurai kernel for KH3. I know they have it for KJ roms.
I have to find kernels for KH3, right?
Thanks
Correct. Or update to a newer leak like KJ3 as a example.
And I can change to a custom rom? or that such the cm7 rom?
I talk to do this to exit the soft brick and have it back.
thanks
CM7 has its own special instructions. I haven't kept up with it so go to their thread and read. But ya you can change to custom roms like Fusion IX, Fasty and others that are based of a newer firmware version.
RanuTo said:
And I can change to a custom rom? or that such the cm7 rom?
I talk to do this to exit the soft brick and have it back.
thanks
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You need to flash back to boog kernel. If this does not work it is best you re-flash to stock KH3 with the one-click solution here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1300843
Choose the one WITHOUT bootloaders since you already have those on the phone. It is safer that way.
Regarding CM7 ROMs. You must know they are completely different system compared to the normal Captivate ROMs. Read this thread before flashing:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=978150
Don't get me wrong. THEY ARE VERY GOOD CUSTOM ROMs...absolutely. But you cannot mix and match.....Follow CM7 instructions strictly.
thanks for the replies, I will be reading information about their opinions.
thank you very much , I'll let you know the results.
chappatti said:
You need to flash back to boog kernel. If this does not work it is best you re-flash to stock KH3 with the one-click solution here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1300843
Choose the one WITHOUT bootloaders since you already have those on the phone. It is safer that way.
Regarding CM7 ROMs. You must know they are completely different system compared to the normal Captivate ROMs. Read this thread before flashing:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=978150
Don't get me wrong. THEY ARE VERY GOOD CUSTOM ROMs...absolutely. But you cannot mix and match.....Follow CM7 instructions strictly.
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Why would you send him to the nightly page and not the 7.1 stable current nightlys are a bit broken.
I am not amused by your phones performance
Yes i want to update to ICS. I have previously tried but ended in bootloop.
My current configuration is.
Firmware: 2.3.5
Baseband 19000XXJVT
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-19000XXJVT-CL617736
[email protected] #Semaphore_1.9.1bm
Can i just go into CWM and install
It depends which ICS Rom you want to use, theres Team Hacksung's ICS Port or One Cosmic's, imo TeamHacksungs one is the better choice, its easier to flash and to me, its slightly faster and more things in the Rom are working, if you want to flash team HackSung's one then just create a backup and flash over your current Rom if you want to use One Cosmics port, then you need to flash it over a Cyanogen Mod base Rom, simply flash a CM7 Rom, factory wipe, then flash the ICS Rom over it
(Be sure to hit the thanks button below the message if i helped)
samy.3660 said:
Yes i want to update to ICS. I have previously tried but ended in bootloop.
My current configuration is.
Firmware: 2.3.5
Baseband 19000XXJVT
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-19000XXJVT-CL617736
[email protected] #Semaphore_1.9.1bm
Can i just go into CWM and install
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in my expirience onecosmics is better, pure speed, no FCs great battery life and almost everything works.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1398223
kiantrel said:
in my expirience onecosmics is better, pure speed, no FCs great battery life and almost everything works.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1398223
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+1
Though I can't say much about battery life.. still to test it properly....
i installed Onecosmic's ICS Port Android 4.0.3 RC1 but wi-fi doesn't seem to work any suggestion?
samy.3660 said:
Yes i want to update to ICS. I have previously tried but ended in bootloop.
My current configuration is.
Firmware: 2.3.5
Baseband 19000XXJVT
Kernel: 2.6.35.7-19000XXJVT-CL617736
[email protected] #Semaphore_1.9.1bm
Can i just go into CWM and install
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Follow this Video Guide for flashing ICS
kkhvicha said:
i installed Onecosmic's ICS Port Android 4.0.3 RC1 but wi-fi doesn't seem to work any suggestion?
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try changing your modem.. if that doesn't work then flash again..
Hello, what is the best ROM for ICS on Samsung Galaxy S? I'm fed up of stock ROM being slow and want something fast and want ICS I've never flashed before and downloaded "Onecosmic's ICS Port Android 4.0.3 RC2.11" but don't have a clue on how to start flashing it, as he hasn't made a noob tutorial
Any help would be appreciated.
How about trying teamhacksung's ICS port aka soon to be CM9 rom? Just follow the guide on the first page.
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How about trying teamhacksung's ICS port aka soon to be CM9 rom? Just follow the guide on the first page.
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But I'm a noob :-( I don't even know how to root or put CWM on... what ROM would you recommend for noob like me, ICS one or CM7? I Just want something really fast that will make games smoother and that works fully....
Do you know how to flash a kernel via Odin? You will be rooted and have CWM automatically once you flash a custom kernel. I would recommend you to use a custom GB rom, as not all apps are compatible with ICS and more bug free.
jsolhac said:
Do you know how to flash a kernel via Odin? You will be rooted and have CWM automatically once you flash a custom kernel. I would recommend you to use a custom GB rom, as not all apps are compatible with ICS and more bug free.
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oh ok.. is the standard CM7 the fastest ROM then?
In my opinion, no. Perhaps you would want to try the Simplicity rom.
Hi,
Recently i have just switched from IPhone to Galaxy Note, while really need some advise on get it "rooted" and flash with ICS (Since many people feed back its eventually better" perhaps someone can guide me a proper way of backing up my system as well as flashing it?
my phone details as below:-
Model - GT-N7000
Android Version - 2.3.6
Baseband - N7000DXKL2
Kernel Version - 2.6.35.7-N7000XXLA1(I suppose this should be KJ1? but on my phone it shows this...)
Build number - GINGERBREAD.XXLA1
in such situation should i proceed to get it flash with the KJ1 method?
yes your ROM is newer, so you have to downgrade it.
You can downgrade to KJ1 pre rooted ROM, download link you may find on 4th line on my signature.
dr.ketan said:
yes your ROM is newer, so you have to downgrade it.
You can downgrade to KJ1 pre rooted ROM, download link you may find on 4th line on my signature.
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So in summary all i need to do is to downgrade my ROM to KJ1, follow the guide to root it, then only flash it to ICS?
by doing all these will it void the warranty of the phone?
Forget about ICS for right now..I would consider it advanced to install and for beginners I would stick to rooted GB builds until you got more familar with the phone and flashing etc..
Escalibvr said:
So in summary all i need to do is to downgrade my ROM to KJ1, follow the guide to root it, then only flash it to ICS?
by doing all these will it void the warranty of the phone?
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Yes, Get Root + CWM
To install ICS, follow installation guide available with ICS ROM you want to install
Somwat agree with MrDSL, at least you shud read a lot before installing ICS.
Warranty can be regain by Reflashing Stock ROM.
Yup, indeed doing more research before i proceed to flash my SGN, sincerely thank you for all the advise and guidance though.
Rooting is pretty clear to you now I think.
As for flashing ICS ROMs, I don't actually agree with anyone above. I have earlier flashed TeamRocket's ICS ROM, Imilka's AOSP ROM and ICS Stunner on my note. ICS Stunner is actually one of the best you could have for ICS. (Almost everything works, or rather everything actually works ). Now I am using Imilka's CM9 port from SGS2, very very smooth, stable and most of the things work. Download and install instructions are pretty clear in their respective threads. I would actually suggest you to go ahead with ICS ROMs (ICS Stunner or CM9 especially)!
PM me if you need any help!
sujal said:
Rooting is pretty clear to you now I think.
As for flashing ICS ROMs, I don't actually agree with anyone above. I have earlier flashed TeamRocket's ICS ROM, Imilka's AOSP ROM and ICS Stunner on my note. ICS Stunner is actually one of the best you could have for ICS. (Almost everything works, or rather everything actually works ). Now I am using Imilka's CM9 port from SGS2, very very smooth, stable and most of the things work. Download and install instructions are pretty clear in their respective threads. I would actually suggest you to go ahead with ICS ROMs (ICS Stunner or CM9 especially)!
PM me if you need any help!
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Agree..
I have some questions regarding the installation of SlimBean ROMs from Stock ROMs:
Upgrading Slim Bean
Unless we specify otherwise in changelog
Reboot to recovery, wipe cache, dalvik cache then just flash your device zip.
From Froyo/GB Rom to SlimBean
Get yourself booted with cm9 or cm10. then follow the steps "From another JB or ICS ROM"
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1. I'm from GingerBread. Does this refer to the "[NIGHTLY][ROM][4.2.2] CyanogenMod 10.1 for Samsung Captivate" from Android Development?
From another JB or ICS Rom to SlimBean
Download device_x.x.zip, slim_gapps.zip.
Enter CWM, wipe data, format system ( in mounts and storage)
Flash Device_x.x.zip***, then MUST flash slim_gapps.zip (other files optional)
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2. Assuming I'm from JellyBean Stock ROM, do I have to install cm9 or cm10 as well like the one posted above? Before proceeding to these steps?
From Other Custom ROMs:
Wipe data
Format /system
Flash rom
Reboot
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3. Do they still require cm9 or cm10 installed as well? Or no need?
GB > CM10 > Slim
Just follow instructions for each step, nothing special or too complicated.
You can use CM10 stable. Get the files + instructions from http://www.cyanogenmod.org/
For Slim files + instructions go to http://www.slimroms.net/
Yes, Slim requires CM10, can't upgrade GB to Slim directly. There is no Jelly Bean stock ROM for Captivate.
If you already have working Jelly Bean custom ROM, then flash Slim directly, no need to go through CM10 again.
Is your GB rooted and with CWM already?
Val D. said:
GB > CM10 > Slim
Just follow instructions for each step, nothing special or too complicated.
You can use CM10 stable. Get the files + instructions from http://www.cyanogenmod.org/
For Slim files + instructions go to http://www.slimroms.net/
Yes, Slim requires CM10, can't upgrade GB to Slim directly. There is no Jelly Bean stock ROM for Captivate.
If you already have working Jelly Bean custom ROM, then flash Slim directly, no need to go through CM10 again.
Is your GB rooted and with CWM already?
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I suppose you could change out CM10 for a Custom CM10 based rom? That's what I did and it seems to run fine.
x0ne215 said:
I suppose you could change out CM10 for a Custom CM10 based rom? That's what I did and it seems to run fine.
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Yeah, that works as well. CM10 is just the simpler option as it's more popular/easy to find.
Yes, and CM10 has a stable release, no issues expected with installation.
Val D. said:
GB > CM10 > Slim
Yes, Slim requires CM10, can't upgrade GB to Slim directly. There is no Jelly Bean stock ROM for Captivate.
If you already have working Jelly Bean custom ROM, then flash Slim directly, no need to go through CM10 again.
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So I can dirty flash Slim 3.0 over cm10 without the factory reset? Just Dalvik and cache? Not the newest Slim for cm10.1...
I never recommend dirty flashing. If you want to move to Slim, then go for the latest 4.2 version. It has many new and improved features.
Thanks for the reply.
Some follow ups:
1. Is it recommended to use CM10 Stable instead of CM10 Nightlies? Does it matter in installing custom roms?
2. Nope. Not yet rooted and without CWM. How to do those for this phone?
3. Is rooting required before installing custom roms from stock? Are all custom roms already rooted?
1. CM10 has stable version (tested), CM10.1 is still in experimental stage (may contain bugs, including installation process). It is my personal preference to use CM10 stable.
2. You may start from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350266 or here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YvC_lLbjk06WOttsifG8fD2QUHvC9_rDtZdNrDZKAFc/edit?pli=1, both very good guides.
3. Yes, Root/CWM is required. Yes, custom ROM's are rooted and with CWM. Once you have custom JB ROM installed, switching to another JB based is very easy.
Val D. said:
1. CM10 has stable version (tested), CM10.1 is still in experimental stage (may contain bugs, including installation process). It is my personal preference to use CM10 stable.
2. You may start from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1350266 or here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YvC_lLbjk06WOttsifG8fD2QUHvC9_rDtZdNrDZKAFc/edit?pli=1, both very good guides.
3. Yes, Root/CWM is required. Yes, custom ROM's are rooted and with CWM. Once you have custom JB ROM installed, switching to another JB based is very easy.
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Thanks!
x0ne215 said:
I suppose you could change out CM10 for a Custom CM10 based rom? That's what I did and it seems to run fine.
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BWolf56 said:
Yeah, that works as well. CM10 is just the simpler option as it's more popular/easy to find.
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Does this mean if I'm from Gingerbread stock and choosing another custom rom besides SlimBean, there's no need of installing CM10 because they are already "Custom CM10 based rom"? So all I have to do from stock GB, is to flash a kernel with CWM to be able to flash the custom rom zip from sd card?
It is always good to flash any rom which is complete in itself
Slim rom is not as its slimmed
Say it can be captivating, hellybean, any cm10
Then flash slim rom
Wiping data is necessary when switching from one rom to another as every rom contains different features
JakeJesper said:
Thanks!
Does this mean if I'm from Gingerbread stock and choosing another custom rom besides SlimBean, there's no need of installing CM10 because they are already "Custom CM10 based rom"? So all I have to do from stock GB, is to flash a kernel with CWM to be able to flash the custom rom zip from sd card?
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You ALWAYS gotta follow the FULL ROM instructions posted in their OP.
Coming from GB, you'll have to flash the ROM twice. You'll need their respective Gapps.
There are plenty of guides on this, you need to do some reading if you're not sure of what you're doing.
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Does this mean if I'm from Gingerbread stock and choosing another custom rom besides SlimBean, there's no need of installing CM10 because they are already "Custom CM10 based rom"? So all I have to do from stock GB, is to flash a kernel with CWM to be able to flash the custom rom zip from sd card?
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Well, that's what I did. Was on GB 2.3.5, rooted/cwm with tut in my sig, then from that flashed Captivating X5 with no issues (that may have been hellybean based idk I lose track since sepphi switches bases a decent bit). Currently running SlimBean Build 4.2 with no issues (Captivating X5 -> X6 -> SaltyBean Final -> SlimBean 3 - > SlimBean 4 - > SlimBean 4.2 (my cappys life in the past few weeks).
BWolf56 said:
You ALWAYS gotta follow the FULL ROM instructions posted in their OP.
Coming from GB, you'll have to flash the ROM twice. You'll need their respective Gapps.
There are plenty of guides on this, you need to do some reading if you're not sure of what you're doing.
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What do you mean by flashing the ROM twice? Please explain. I didn't understand that part.
And regarding Gapps, if I'm not wrong, most custom roms have it already included?
If ever it's not installed, will flashing the latest Gapps zip be compatible with this device? No compatibility issues?
JakeJesper said:
What do you mean by flashing the ROM twice? Please explain. I didn't understand that part.
And regarding Gapps, if I'm not wrong, most custom roms have it already included?
If ever it's not installed, will flashing the latest Gapps zip be compatible with this device? No compatibility issues?
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When coming from something else than JB, you need to repartition, which is what flashing the ROM twice will do; Flash the ROM, get back in recovery and flash it again.
Also, Gapps aren't cooked into JB ROMs. They need to be flashed right after flashing the ROM.
BWolf56 said:
When coming from something else than JB, you need to repartition, which is what flashing the ROM twice will do; Flash the ROM, get back in recovery and flash it again.
Also, Gapps aren't cooked into JB ROMs. They need to be flashed right after flashing the ROM.
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Thanks for the explanation. I am indeed wrong with Gapps. lol.
Anyways, will flashing the latest Gapps zip be compatible with this device? No compatibility issues?
JakeJesper said:
Thanks for the explanation. I am indeed wrong with Gapps. lol.
Anyways, will flashing the latest Gapps zip be compatible with this device? No compatibility issues?
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Simply grab the one provided in their OP. If some apps need updating, just do so through the play store.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't the Gapps for Captivating included in the ROM? If not now, were they prior to X5? Don't remember flashing Gapps when I used to run Captivating.
x0ne215 said:
Correct me if I'm wrong, but aren't the Gapps for Captivating included in the ROM? If not now, were they prior to X5? Don't remember flashing Gapps when I used to run Captivating.
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They could be, I haven't looked at Captivating all too much as I gave my cappy to my little brother before it got released. (I'm actually quite behind on ROM updates for the cappy tbh)
Thanks. I think I could handle it with regards to the Gapps thing.
Lastly, I just wanted to clarify if I'm directly going to a Custom ROM from stock, do I still need to be rooted? Or just CWM installed?