Browsed around, looked at Cyanogens Mod ROM, read some threads.
Thing is, most questions get pointed to here or to there, etc.
I don't know what rooting, gold card, fastboot, recovery, etc mean to the phone. I can follow steps but jargon is another story.
I may just leave my MyTouch 3G vanilla but I love modding my Dash so I want to give it a go with the MyTouch. Thing is I don't understand the frame work around it...
Could someone explain some basics like the terms mentioned above and how they coincide with flashing the ROM of one of these phones? I just wish there was a sticky in General that covered this stuff... Rather than going here and reading this, etc.
On a side note:
If my assessment is correct it seems that Cyanogen's MOD ROM is the MyTouch/G1's answer to Ookba's 3VO ROM for the Dash/Excalibur/HTC S620. Meaning that it seems to be the bees knees of the available, cooked ROMs for this set of Google phones. Is this about right?
l0lcats said:
Browsed around, looked at Cyanogens Mod ROM, read some threads.
Thing is, most questions get pointed to here or to there, etc.
I don't know what rooting, gold card, fastboot, recovery, etc mean to the phone. I can follow steps but jargon is another story.
I may just leave my MyTouch 3G vanilla but I love modding my Dash so I want to give it a go with the MyTouch. Thing is I don't understand the frame work around it...
Could someone explain some basics like the terms mentioned above and how they coincide with flashing the ROM of one of these phones? I just wish there was a sticky in General that covered this stuff... Rather than going here and reading this, etc.
On a side note:
If my assessment is correct it seems that Cyanogen's MOD ROM is the MyTouch/G1's answer to Ookba's 3VO ROM for the Dash/Excalibur/HTC S620. Meaning that it seems to be the bees knees of the available, cooked ROMs for this set of Google phones. Is this about right?
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there are guides all over these forums. Does your mytouch have a headphone jack on the top right of the phone? If not, you can go HERE for a full guide on how to root your phone and install CyanogenMod.
Yes, CyanogenMod is considered one of the best if not THE best ROMS for mytouch3g/g1.
melterx12 said:
there are guides all over these forums. Does your mytouch have a headphone jack on the top right of the phone? If not, you can go HERE for a full guide on how to root your phone and install CyanogenMod.
Yes, CyanogenMod is considered one of the best if not THE best ROMS for mytouch3g/g1.
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Well I am not looking for a guide. As I said in my post I can find those and can follow steps. I just don't know what any of it means. I am looking for explanations. Not guides.
FOUND: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=513061
go to everythinghd2.blogspot.com it has a guide to installing android on your hd2 leo
so do the stickies on these boards.
Another non searcher/reader to add to the masses, sigh........
This gets at me too, but lets not flame.
and let this thread die its death now
It's a nice straight and to the point guide. The guides here are a bit complex and cover a lot of issues that may not apply to everyone.
OP, I think you need to include the possibility of flashing a new phone ROM besides just the radio. Froyo had some glitches when using a stock tmous rom, I had to flash to chuckyrom for instance. You should mention this, because there is a 90% certainty users will need to use one of the available roms out there.
Other than that, a think his guide has merit. The guides on here are a bit daunting to look at, especially with all the bold capitalized letters with silly character symbols and different fonts trying to get your attention, it's almost more distracting than just using plain text. But thats another story.
I think there needs to be more simplistic guides like this that let users try a predefined series of steps first for quick and easy installation, then if that doesnt work you can go through all the work of learning what you're doing and getting in-depth in the forums.
I searched this site for guides and that when I was looking for a way to get android on my hd2, but i found i'd be jumping from site to site trying to figure out how to do steps as they all assume you have experience with the hd2, so i thought i'd try making a simple step by step guide with a little more detail
If you can't figure out how to put android on this phone using XDA, then you shouldn't be using android on your handset.
That said, if you are going to use information from xda developers I hope you give proper credit.
Just wanted to let OP know that I just used his guide today after a buddy of mine bought an HD2 (after seeing me run android on my own hehe). I had kinda forgotten exactly the steps and weblinks with proper builds to get er done, and while Im sure I would have figured it out again quickly, having it all in one tight little place with simple to read & to the point instructions helped a lot.
Thanks again op!
I was going to rant but I decided not to. Instead I would like to say that I hope proper credit is given where credit is due.
Xda is home to the android to hd2 port!!!!!
hazard99 said:
I was going to rant but I decided not to. Instead I would like to say that I hope proper credit is given where credit is due.
Xda is home to the android to hd2 port!!!!!
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Hear Hear!!
Great But the Guy is Right!
Simple and step by step to the point!(thats how instructions to do something should be written, now I'm no expert but Half the time I cant even find the download links or they don't work. But basically Its a problem of...(fill in the blank), laziness perhaps lack of caring and or attention to details?? in my opinion. It may take a couple more sentences to get the exact point across but I personally think most every tutorial should be written as if for a complete noob. Because I want everyone who possibly can do actually be able to do it just makes sense from a marketing point of view I mean anyone can get into this sight so enough said. But I must admit XDA is always my first choice and usually answers my queries the best!
Today's to do list:
differences between Samsung roms (jh, jm)
Stuff I'm working on long term:
making this thing entertaining!
all around polish and beautification
If you want to give me things to put in here, either hashtag #CappyBible or mention me on twitter: @androidrocks135. PMs on xda work too, but I'm not going to check those very much.
Hey guys, I'm making a Captivate Bible that lists all of the ROMs, kernels, and other what not so that you can look at the important stuff without having to go through and pick the things that you want to read. I will try my best to keep this constantly updated, but I AM HUMAN so there will undoubtedly be lapses. Please, kernel folks, ROM makers, everyone, let me know on twitter when you post a new thread that you think should go in the bible. My twitter is http://www.twitter.com/androidrocks135. I'll be editing this thing to make it entertaining like the one in the G1 forum, but to start off it'll be kind of plain.
To start this off, I'll go with kernels.
KERNELS
i9000 Reoriented: http://tiny.cc/75s2i
Unhelpful Kernel: http://tiny.cc/z16p5
Voodoo Lagfix Kernel: http://tiny.cc/da6cr
ROMS
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
HACKS AND SUCH
GPS Fix (works for me!): http://tiny.cc/uhg15
FightSpits Evo BlackBar and Battery gauge: http://tiny.cc/v30gf
LCD Density hack for high-res look: http://tiny.cc/dm66w
HOW-TO
Enable Non-Market apps on Captivate: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=738376
Galaxy S I9000 ROMs on Captivate: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=734871
OTHER USEFUL LINKS
USB Drivers for Windows:
64 bit: http://tiny.cc/80pq0
32 bit: http://tiny.cc/eakc6
One click root and unroot: http://tiny.cc/5ojv6
Button combinations for the blessed: http://tiny.cc/q4phx
Clockworkmod Recovery by Koush: http://tiny.cc/b9r9o
Samsung ROMs-There are a few of these floating around. The JM series doesn't work correctly with our Captivates unless you load a new kernel. The reason being is the three buttons on the front of the i9000 vs the four on the Captivate. The JF series of firmware will work correctly (other than obvious glitches). JF7 is supposed to be released via OTA this Friday. If you're rooted, unless you are experienced with Odin, I wouldn't try it. Also, if you're running a lagfix, be sure to remove it before applying the update.
That's all for now, let me know if I missed something, if you want me to put your hack, ROM or kernel up in the bible, preferably through Twitter, but posting in this thread will work too. I'll be adding a lot more, so keep checking back.
i was just thinking today how we needed this!! It is just starting to get to the point of being too much to follow....if i were just coming into the scene now, i would not have a clue where to start and this definitely helps! Thanks man
buddy17 said:
i was just thinking today how we needed this!! It is just starting to get to the point of being too much to follow....if i were just coming into the scene now, i would not have a clue where to start and this definitely helps! Thanks man
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I know, I just had to take matters into my own hands, hopefully I'll be able to keep up with this... I'll do my best! Make sure to keep checking back, I'll be adding lots of stuff over the next few days.
Add Eugene's Vibrant Hybrid R3 for the ROM section, and I would actually remove the AOSP as it really isnt a complete and fully working ROM.
Well I just want to get a solid base down before I go and do some tinkering, but thanks for feedback.
From mah fonez
blackjackboy said:
Well I just want to get a solid base down before I go and do some tinkering, but thanks for feedback.
From mah fonez
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No problem.
I'd just like to see a listing of the stock Samsung ROMs, like JM6, JH7 whatever they are. I get confused as to which one was the OEM stock, and in what order they were put out.
Yeah sure, I'll handle that tomorrow.
From mah fonez
Hey Blackjackboy, I was wondering if you could include all the different methods of getting into recovery and download mode in this thread.
When I was trying to unbrick my phone, I really needed a central place for all the different methods that had worked for people.
I think it would help a lot of people. If you want, I could start another thread, but it is already getting too crowded.
Let me know, if you need any help gathering all of that info or people could just post them here and you could add them in the first post. (hopefully, no overlaps)
In addition to posting the various firmwares available at the moment, some links to Odin (One Click and Odin3) and a quick tutorial on both? Just find one of the various Zilch posts where he's explained how to use it to someone.
A lot of questions I see are about flashing to stock or other firmwares in the various ROM threads, when that doesn't need to be explained so many times.
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blackjackboy said:
Today's to do list:
differences between Samsung roms (jh, jm)
create a button combination thread so that this post doesn't get overcrowded
Hey guys, I'm making a Captivate Bible that lists all of the ROMs, kernels, and other what not so that you can look at the important stuff without having to go through and pick the things that you want to read. I will try my best to keep this constantly updated, but I AM HUMAN so there will undoubtedly be lapses. Please, kernel folks, ROM makers, everyone, let me know on twitter when you post a new thread that you think should go in the bible. My twitter is http://www.twiter.com/androidrocks135. I'll be editing this thing to make it entertaining like the one in the G1 forum, but to start off it'll be kind of plain.
To start this off, I'll go with kernels.
KERNELS
i9000 Reoriented: http://tiny.cc/75s2i
Unhelpful Kernel: http://tiny.cc/z16p5
Voodoo Lagfix Kernel: http://tiny.cc/da6cr
ROMS
VanillaCaptivate (AOSP 2.1): http://tiny.cc/fu3qc (still in alpha)
COGNITION (previously SRE by Designgears): http://tiny.cc/xtabd
Frankin-Twiz: http://tiny.cc/4vc56
Captivate-Deodexed-JH7 stock: http://tiny.cc/87wiw
Eugene's Vibrant Hybrid R3 (link soon)
Stock ROM (Odin one click)-(link soon)
HACKS AND SUCH
GPS Fix (works for me!): http://tiny.cc/uhg15
FightSpits Evo BlackBar and Battery gauge: http://tiny.cc/v30gf
LCD Density hack for high-res look: http://tiny.cc/dm66w
OTHER USEFUL LINKS
USB Drivers for Windows:
64 bit: http://tiny.cc/80pq0
32 bit: http://tiny.cc/eakc6
One click root and unroot: http://tiny.cc/5ojv6
Clockworkmod Recovery by Koush: http://tiny.cc/b9r9o
That's all for now, let me know if I missed something, if you want me to put your hack, ROM or kernel up in the bible, preferably through Twitter, but posting in this thread will work too. I will be adding more in the next few minutes, so keep checking back.
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I put in a good word for you and this thread on the Captivate Facebook fan page!
Excellent work! Keep it up
NICE!!! As a guy just getting into the Android scene 3 days ago...LOL I really appreciate this as it's is definitely helping a lot. I still have to do a lot more reading thats for, thanks again!
Dude, you rock thank you for this!
The Wiki has a lot of this stuff too. In my opinion the wiki is a better place for it all because we don't have to rely on one person to do the updates.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Samsung_Galaxy_S/SGH-I897
glio1337 said:
The Wiki has a lot of this stuff too. In my opinion the wiki is a better place for it all because we don't have to rely on one person to do the updates.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Samsung_Galaxy_S/SGH-I897
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Nice, completely forgot about that. Thanks!
I think the wiki is a better place too.
How about this, list of RF_CAL_DATE's that have 3 button recovery/download mode disabled.
Here's what I've put together so far and how to check BEFORE you start modding.
Those of you that are missing 3 button recovery and download mode, if your phone is working do this,
go to the phone keypad, dial *#*#197328640#*#* from there it will pull the service menu, go to Version Info, SW Version, READ ALL SW VERSION
Look at the line labeled RF CAL DATE.
Mine for example is, RF CAL DATE 07-11-2010 and my buttons work.
List of known RF CAL DATE's that buttons do NOT work!
8-7-2010
8-11-2010
8-12-2010
8-13-2010
8-15-2010
8-18-2010
8-20-2010
8-23-2010
8-24-2010
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Thank you for your efforts, which are really appreciated.
Though, I don't see anything about the "radios" for the captivate, and I my main issue right now is dealing with a bad radio installed while a friend installed the I-9000 room on my captivate...
That would be me. The terminology is confusing but I keep reading. As a suggestion for the "bible" Some sort of architecture drawing showing how things fit together and maybe some videos of rooting, clockwork recovery, Odin, flashing etc. This is a pretty sophiticated group but there many of us that are very cautious and like to see something being done at least once. Probably after that I'll realize how dumb I am but for the moment...
blackjackboy said:
Today's to do list:
differences between Samsung roms (jh, jm)
create a button combination thread so that this post doesn't get overcrowded
If you want to give me things to put in here, either hashtag #CappyBible or mention me @androidrocks135. PMs on xda work too, but I'm not going to check those very much.
Hey guys, I'm making a Captivate Bible that lists all of the ROMs, kernels, and other what not so that you can look at the important stuff without having to go through and pick the things that you want to read. I will try my best to keep this constantly updated, but I AM HUMAN so there will undoubtedly be lapses. Please, kernel folks, ROM makers, everyone, let me know on twitter when you post a new thread that you think should go in the bible. My twitter is http://www.twiter.com/androidrocks135. I'll be editing this thing to make it entertaining like the one in the G1 forum, but to start off it'll be kind of plain.
That's all for now, let me know if I missed something, if you want me to put your hack, ROM or kernel up in the bible, preferably through Twitter, but posting in this thread will work too. I will be adding more in the next few minutes, so keep checking back.
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Thanks a lot for that - after reading tonns of paper from this forum i even not sure to flash the right firmware to my cappy exept to work fine here in EUROPE
Hey all,
I'm new to the XDA forums and was wondering if I could some advice regarding ROM development on the DX. I've done some UNIX kernel work and know a fairly good amount of java as well, so I was thinking about looking into developing a ROM of my own as a side project. Can anyone direct me towards some information regarding the porting requirements needed by the DX, or possibly I could help out on another ROM to get up to speed on the process?
From what I've seen around here all ROMs for the DX are made by stripping the stock ROM of MOTO Blur, and adding a few packages that are custom or AOSP. Also, be prepared for people to tell you what to do... it seems to be the popular thing to do.
I would also love to maybe one day get into making a ROM, but I haven't seen any guides or the like for people who want to make a ROM. I would imagine it be a tad difficult.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=667298
I haven't done any of this I just was interested and found this awhile ago.
Looking forward to see what you can come up with!
Qwontum said:
Hey all,
I'm new to the XDA forums and was wondering if I could some advice regarding ROM development on the DX. I've done some UNIX kernel work and know a fairly good amount of java as well, so I was thinking about looking into developing a ROM of my own as a side project. Can anyone direct me towards some information regarding the porting requirements needed by the DX, or possibly I could help out on another ROM to get up to speed on the process?
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My word of advice, since there's a locked bootloader, find every kind of work around you can for performance and battery, otherwise, your rom will be like the rest.
My rom may not come with the best options and all the advanced customizations, but i'll be damned if one outperforms mine in performance at least.. on paper and in theory, anyways. lmao
Qwontum said:
Hey all,
I'm new to the XDA forums and was wondering if I could some advice regarding ROM development on the DX. I've done some UNIX kernel work and know a fairly good amount of java as well, so I was thinking about looking into developing a ROM of my own as a side project. Can anyone direct me towards some information regarding the porting requirements needed by the DX, or possibly I could help out on another ROM to get up to speed on the process?
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In addition to what drod said... Hit up @Aliasxerog on Twitter! He is currently looking for help with Linux kernel work. He has been working on a new init for the X to bypass the bootloader issue we have all grown to love! If you could give him some help, I'm sure he, along with the entire Droid X community would be forever in your debt
Shoot him a message and see what he has to say...
I can help you out if you have any questions, I am making a couple of roms for the DROID2 right now and the Dx is pretty much the same phone, just send me a pm if you need anything.
Qwontum said:
Hey all,
I'm new to the XDA forums and was wondering if I could some advice regarding ROM development on the DX. I've done some UNIX kernel work and know a fairly good amount of java as well, so I was thinking about looking into developing a ROM of my own as a side project. Can anyone direct me towards some information regarding the porting requirements needed by the DX, or possibly I could help out on another ROM to get up to speed on the process?
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I've been reading and watching YouTube videos describing building android roms and kernels from source but they are really confusing. Just wondering if one of you experienced developers could do a step by step tutorial on building roms and kernels from source for our beloved A500. A substantial donation would be in your future. I think this would be a great resource for people that want to make their own roms and kernels instead of relying on other peoples releases.
Thanks for reading..
I mentioned this in another thread earlier.I think it would be best for you to start if you have not already.
developer.android.com.
also go to nvidia.c om and follow there development for tegra 2 . it would be one very long step by step tutorial.
I was wondering about that myself. I compiled my share of linux kernels back in the day. I'd like to be able to contribute to making ICS on Iconia better.
Thanks for the references.
Jim
can someoone help me too??
you might be surprised to know that devs WILL help so long as your not asking hey what is a kernel or something goofy like that. I've gotten help through pm's from devs before on theming and things like that. My advice would be to get ad far as you can on your own and when you've hut the wall and absolutely cent get any further, reach out to a dev for guidance
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