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I have been testing I9000XFJM6 and with this rom you can lock onto more then 8 sats. This is the first time my captivate has worked as good as my evo's gps. If the gps start acting up ater a few days use the clear gps datat trick to fix it. This is what I did to get it working.
Loaded I9000XFJM6 rom(I used CSC_I9000DBTJM1.rar for csc)
Then load Stock Captivate kernel from here and use 512 pit
Then follow this guide and use method 1 then 2. I enabled skyhook as well.
If you have any market issues try wiping cache and data/factory reset.
Update.zip from Bajo76

I flashed FJM6 (different from WJM6 afaik) last night, haven't tested it with GPS. I'll be sure to report back tonight when I do test it.
But quick question, is it really necessary to flash the "CSC" file?

aqtrans said:
I flashed FJM6 (different from WJM6 afaik) last night, haven't tested it with GPS. I'll be sure to report back tonight when I do test it.
But quick question, is it really necessary to flash the "CSC" file?
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CSC just has extra apps for different regions. I dont believe its necessary. But make sure you are using I9000XFJM6 and not I9000XWJM6. Then follow the guide and use the clear gps data trick before testing.

I flashed the XWJM6 version a few days ago, and was very impressed with the GPS... but the signal never locked below 20dbHz. I've seen screenshots from the I-9000 forum that show locks below 20dbHz with XFJM6 -- so I am very excited to flash this one, and I am planning on doing so now!
With Titanium Backup, should I worry about restoring "all system data" from my previous flash? Will it take over broken things that may have been fixed in the newer ROM?

The issue isn't how fast it locks onto satellites or even how many, the problem is KEEPING a strong enough lock (or any lock at all) while in motion. I'm running JH3 (With the "GPS fix" from the Evo, and it still sucks) currently and have run all the i9000 roms at some point and none of them are any better. So until I can see a video or a TON of people seeing no issues with keeping locks while in motion I'm assuming it's just like all the 20 other "Fixes" that have come out or implemented in the last month. Not trying to be rude or knock you, it's just getting a quick lock has been fixed for a while, it's maintaining a lock in motion that's the issue.

Clienterror said:
The issue isn't how fast it locks onto satellites or even how many, the problem is KEEPING a strong enough lock (or any lock at all) while in motion. I'm running JH3 (With the "GPS fix" from the Evo, and it still sucks) currently and have run all the i9000 roms at some point and none of them are any better. So until I can see a video or a TON of people seeing no issues with keeping locks while in motion I'm assuming it's just like all the 20 other "Fixes" that have come out or implemented in the last month. Not trying to be rude or knock you, it's just getting a quick lock has been fixed for a while, it's maintaining a lock in motion that's the issue.
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I understand completely. I look at gps fixes the same way after trying 10 with no luck. Once my wife gets home I will use her n1 to record a video of my captivate in action next to my evo.

shep211 said:
I understand completely. I look at gps fixes the same way after trying 10 with no luck. Once my wife gets home I will use her n1 to record a video of my captivate in action next to my evo.
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That would be really cool, I thank you. I really really wanna believe it works like it's suppose to but like you said, there's so many fixes I've almost lost all hope lol.

I just tested the GPS with this ROM (XFJM6):
(1) I was able to lock onto 9 satellites (as many as my phone saw)
(2) It stayed locked on satellites <20dbHz
(3) I walked from my front steps, to my garage, and down the street... although GPS Test would say 16-32 feet accuracy, I swear it had me <10 feet accurate the whole time.
I'm not sure what is left to fix with the GPS... but this is the real deal (at least so far for me).
Next up will be full Google Navigation / My Tracks testing -- although I had very good results with XWJM6 already, I can only imagine it being better now.

Can we use SRE w/ this ROM or just the kernel?

dougp.me said:
Can we use SRE w/ this ROM or just the kernel?
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I don't think you can.... when I was using jm5 for a while to do the battery mod I had to use the i9000 version I think.

I'm running JH3 right now - Do I have to flash back to stock JF6 ROM before applying this one?

dougp.me said:
Can we use SRE w/ this ROM or just the kernel?
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Clienterror said:
I don't think you can.... when I was using jm5 for a while to do the battery mod I had to use the i9000 version I think.
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Its getting ported to the I9000 soon
and vibrant
and epic
and fascinate

designgears said:
Its getting ported to the I9000 soon
and vibrant
and epic
and fascinate
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I love you. (no homo)

shouldn't we look for discrepancies with this rom and a stock rom to see why this works better for gps than the stock one?
Not that I'm against flashing to this rom, I think it would be interesting to see why this has better gps fix than the stock

Can anyone test Bluetooth with these? Using the JM6 from the other thread my BT is 100% static on the receiving end.

designgears said:
Its getting ported to the I9000 soon
and vibrant
and epic
and fascinate
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Any idea on an ETA?

I flashed the rom, csc, and kernel - however I do not have a connection to ATT with my SIM card in - Did I miss something?

born_fisherman said:
I flashed the rom, csc, and kernel - however I do not have a connection to ATT with my SIM card in - Did I miss something?
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Try a different CSC.

What CSC is going to be in English? I did the German DBT one for S&G.. and can't seem to flash another one on top of it (BMC or OXA for example)

I downloaded the update.zip and did a "reset" - the phone is back in English - my connection shows an "H" where 3G would have been - am I supposed to have HSDPA? (just want to make sure I don't need to flash another CSC)...

Dropped Network Connection with i9000 Based ROMS

The purpose of this thread is to diagnose, and possibly fix, the dropped network connection issue when using i9000 based ROMs on the Captivate.
If you don't know what I'm talking about, then you probably can ignore this thread.
But if, like myself, your connection to your provider's network is hit and miss after installing an i9000 ROM then I want to hear from you.
Why go through all this trouble?
Because most i9000 ROMs run circles around the current Captivate ROMs in terms of speed as well as function.
Bluetooth is a prime example since voice dialing with a BT headset works on i9000 but does not on Cappy ROMs.
It will help if you provide the following:
1. Carrier (mine is AT&T).
2. Approximate date you bought your phone (got mine launch day back in August).
3. Current ROM and/or ROM you experienced the issue with (I've used just about every i9000 ROM out there but currently I'm using Axura 2.3).
4. Your ideas/theories as to why the problem occurs.
5. Any "fixes" you may have tried that improved or solved the issue.
One theory I have as to why this is happening is that my carrier (AT&T) may be intentionally "kicking" me off the network when it sees that I'm using a phone that is configured for another network. mad: bastards!)
If that's the case, then maybe there is a way to spoof and make AT&T think the phone is still pure Captivate.
Or, maybe an app can be developed that will monitor connection status and automatically reboot the phone when connection is lost for more than a couple of minutes.
I'm pretty sure we can figure this thing out if we put our heads together.
Thanks in advance for any assistance given.

Seems like modem would be an important thing to track IMO.

AT&T wouldn't boot you off. Because if they did, they would have been booting me off daily with my Nexus One.
I was having problems with a rom. When I lost connection (say at my UNI, since they have poor service in the lecture halls) it would reconnect, but data wouldn't ever work again. I would have to reboot my phone to get it to work.
I since reinstalled an updated ROM, but haven't been back to UNI to test it out, since the semester is over.
I just assumed it's a bug in the modem that was being used in my rom.

Carrier - AT&T
Purchased - Launch Day
ROMs Tried - All the i9000 modems lost service and the i9000 kernels paired with captivate modems wouldn't give me call sounds.
Currently on a JJ4 Kernel+Voodoo 5 / JJ4 Modem slow upload speeds but d/l~3.2mbps and definitely seems the most stable as of now
Fix - no earthly idea

hellishhorses said:
Carrier - AT&T
Purchased - Launch Day
ROMs Tried - All the i9000 modems lost service and the i9000 kernels paired with captivate modems wouldn't give me call sounds.
Currently on a JJ4 Kernel+Voodoo 5 / JJ4 Modem slow upload speeds but d/l~3.2mbps and definitely seems the most stable as of now
Fix - no earthly idea
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Have you tried the new JK3, JK4, or JL3 modems? I had similar issues with the old JG8 modem, but with the new 2.2 modems out there I no longer have these issues.

Jay120171 said:
Seems like modem would be an important thing to track IMO.
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so yea , the jl3 gives me roaming issues ,..
the jk3 rarely does ( and I say like it happened twice)
so I say its the modem ..
btw I m on fido / rogers ..

doctahjeph said:
Have you tried the new JK3, JK4, or JL3 modems? I had similar issues with the old JG8 modem, but with the new 2.2 modems out there I no longer have these issues.
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Yes all three modems tried with JJ4 Kernel- Didn't have in-call sounds (ringing, dialing, other person talking, other person hearing me). Data speeds were great, but I can't live without the phone part of my phone.
AND when I tried pairing the JK4 modem with i9000 kernel it was super fast but kept getting "no service"

hellishhorses said:
Carrier - AT&T
ROMs Tried - All the i9000 modems lost service and the i9000 kernels paired with captivate modems wouldn't give me call sounds.
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Not trying to derail this thread and I realize I am new here but are you saying you were running an i9000 kernel on your Captivate? If you run an i9000 ROM you must use a reorientated kernel like xcaliburinhand's.
For reference: I am running Darkyy's 5.5 JPU ROM, xcalibur's reorient kernel 2.2.1 and the JPU modem on my Captivate. I have been running a JPU modem and Darkyy's JPU ROM (5.2-5.5) for a few days now and I haven't had any issues with data.

Jay120171 said:
Not trying to derail this thread and I realize I am new here but are you saying you were running an i9000 kernel on your Captivate? If you run an i9000 ROM you must use a reorientated kernel like xcaliburinhand's.
For reference: I am running Darkyy's 5.5 JPU ROM, xcalibur's reorient kernel 2.2.1 and the JPU modem on my Captivate. I have been running a JPU modem and Darkyy's JPU ROM (5.2-5.5) for a few days now and I haven't had any issues with data.
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Yes these were all reoriented i9000 kernels for the captivate
I'm seeing that the phones purchased after the launch date aren't having these issues

I am not sure if i have the same issue...Although my data speeds are very crapy lately...Does this have anything to do with what you are talking about

hellishhorses said:
Yes these were all reoriented i9000 kernels for the captivate
I'm seeing that the phones purchased after the launch date aren't having these issues
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So do you think that if I exchange my phone for a more recent one the issue may go away?

doctahjeph said:
Have you tried the new JK3, JK4, or JL3 modems? I had similar issues with the old JG8 modem, but with the new 2.2 modems out there I no longer have these issues.
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All of those modems dropped service for me.
I'm currently running the JL3 and my service just dropped about an hour ago and I had to reboot to get it back.
That's why I don't think the modem is the issue...it's either in the kernel or the network is rejecting the phone.

I have been having problems since I flashed Axura 2.2 on my captivate. I do not receive any phone calls or texts, of course my carrier is ATT

ozone777 said:
So do you think that if I exchange my phone for a more recent one the issue may go away?
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That's certainly a possibility. The reason I haven't done this yet is that the inconvenience of having to "stock" my phone then trick AT&T into thinking there's something wrong with my phone even though it's just their lousy service and them retarding the phone so it doesn't beat their almighty iPhone far outweighs the benefits of getting a slightly faster phone. Plus, I'm waiting on a fix for this one, cause I've kinda grown attached to her.

Is there anyone that has this issue and is NOT on the AT&T network?
Or is it isolated to just AT&T phones?

i have been having this issue too mainly cm6.1 betas, tried different modems all do the same thing, wondering if its a combo of firmwares

You're missing the two most important pieces of information, kernel and modem version.
There after known modem kernel incompatibilities. I've been on an i9000 modem & kernel since we got the first ones back in the end of september or beginning of october, and I've never had an issue with anything.
Build date (underneath the battery) would probably be more helpful than purchase date if it's actually a hardware issue.
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glitterballs said:
You're missing the two most important pieces of information, kernel and modem version.
There after known modem kernel incompatibilities. I've been on an i9000 modem & kernel since we got the first ones back in the end of september or beginning of october, and I've never had an issue with anything.
Build date (underneath the battery) would probably be more helpful than purchase date if it's actually a hardware issue.
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Who is your carrier and what is the build date of your phone?
Which number is the build date by the way?

there have been a few threads on this. they were also moved because some more than "helpful" people decided it didnt belong in the development forum (i, obviously, dont agree there).
however, we have made some headway. please see the following 2 threads:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=865846
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=864903
you can continue chatting here or take up over there.
tl;dr - we have been working on this. it seems like launch captivates are the hardest hit, and it seems like i9000 based roms AND modems cause the issue. running a captivate based rom (the most important part) and modem seems to get you back in action. - easiest move: flash cog2.3b6 (dont have a DL link right now and DG took it off his repository) which is captivate based. for performance, toss the latest voodoo kernel in there.
keep us posted on your findings otherwise.

Batch #1006 (assuming that means June 2010, if it's anything like the printed control boards I warranty for work)
Rev. 0.4
I've got a JJ4 modem paired with a JJ4+Voodoo kernel right now and very stable and no "No Network" issues. But it is a fair bit slower than the Perceptions and other i9000 based ROMs. Something I'll just have to deal with I assume.

Aria Official 2.2 Froyo Update OTA

http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_aria_gets_the_android_22_froyo_update_ota-news-2153.php
It's here! Sort of...

Is this the southeast Asia version?
Sent from my HTC Liberty using XDA App

Hmmm.
sent from my HTC Intruder running FR007 and CM6.1

Once again, we are waiting for ATT. But this is so pointless because we have the Full Gratia ROM with no ATT bloatware.

brswattt said:
Once again, we are waiting for ATT. But this is so pointless because we have the Full Gratia ROM with no ATT bloatware.
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Not pointless; there's the other 99% of the Aria users who would benefit from the 2.2 upgrade on the Aria. Of them probably 95% don't even know there are different versions of Android, but anywho...
My wife would be included.. I don't mess with her laptops, phones, etc, unless she needs me to, and her Aria runs great as is, but it'd run better on 2.2

does anyone know whether it's possible to use the Froyo firmware from the OTA update and flash it via a PC?
I'm using an Optus Aria (Australia) and I'd like to have Froyo, but would also like to keep it as stock as possible.
I think it's going to be a while before Optus comes out with the Froyo update.
Alternatively, is there any way to trick the phone into thinking it's an unbranded phone and then allowing the OTA update?

brswattt said:
Once again, we are waiting for ATT. But this is so pointless because we have the Full Gratia ROM with no ATT bloatware.
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This may be a stupid question, but that's been posted on XDA? If so, I'll find it myself, no worries; however, I was just curious as I just got a root Aria off of eBay for simply playing around with Android hacking, etc.
Just didn't want to take the risk of bricking my everyday phone or screwing something functionally to the point where it works but is annoying.

Hi everyone, I'm located in Malaysia and I've just begun downloading the Froyo update via FOTA. I'll update this thread once the installation is complete.
For anyone interested, my Aria is stock 100%. Not rooted ever. My intention is to compare 2.1 and 2.2 on the Aria and see if there is a significant difference, although App2SD and Wifi Tethering are already good enough reasons to switch......
I'll post back again.

Well, I've updated successfully to the new Froyo. The experience wasn't bad or anything. If anything it was simple and quick. Once the update was downloaded OTA, the installation only took 3-5 minutes in which the screen would stay on for the most part (displaying a "syncing" icon of sorts). I did have a problem with the installation once it was done, the HTC Sense couldn't boot up. It just kept force closing itself when it couldn't load. To fix the problem I had to do a hard reset (this is why you should back up your data prior to updating). Once that was done, I was navigating my Aria with relative ease.
What are the changes I've noticed so far? Plenty! If you're like me and have never rooted your phone, you probably would've missed out on a lot (just like I did). Here's a list of what I've encountered so far.
1) Wallpapers for the "Lock-Screen" is no longer separate from your Home wallpaper. Might be a bad thing for some but I never really cared for it anyway.
2) Live Wallpapers are SUPPORTED now! Something I've been looking for a while. Now I can use timester on my Aria.
3) It has all the usual 2.2 updates like Wifi Tethering, App2SD, App Sharing, etc. Not lacking anything there.
4) New HTC Sense widgets (so far I've spotted a new SMS widget which is a lot nicer than the "Rolodex" widget)
5) Comes with Google Voice search, Google Navigation, Google Car Dock, New Gmail app and a host of other things.
In terms of stability, well its an OEM released ROM so I doubt there'll be any problems.
Well that was just my quick run through on the 2.2. Definitely worthwhile the wait and I'm glad its out now.

So how do I apply this to my stock Att aria??

Crispysaturn said:
So how do I apply this to my stock Att aria??
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This update was not meant for an AT&T branded Aria. It is for the Southeast Asia Aria.

PacoL250 said:
This may be a stupid question, but that's been posted on XDA? If so, I'll find it myself, no worries; however, I was just curious as I just got a root Aria off of eBay for simply playing around with Android hacking, etc.
Just didn't want to take the risk of bricking my everyday phone or screwing something functionally to the point where it works but is annoying.
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Well I'm officially an idiot (yes, it has been said before ), but the Liberated Aria Froyo ROM is from the Gratia and on Froyo.
Yes, that's pointing the obvious, but I'm sure people may have missed that (I clearly did, though I had no idea how/why... ).

So when this does come officially, rooting is lost? Or is it just a matter of time before a new method is developed?
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Rooting will be lossed but this update more then likely will be manual for at&t brands.
Signatures are fancy.

Guys, Just use the liberated ROM. The new hboot will just screw your rooting process over. OTA updates suck anways. AT&T bloatware.

brswattt said:
Guys, Just use the liberated ROM. The new hboot will just screw your rooting process over. OTA updates suck anways. AT&T bloatware.
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but arent some of the roms gimped in some ways?
i am rooted now, but didn't use roms since there always seemed to be something missing or something that didnt work quite right.
i might just do the ota update when it comes.
will i lose any data/apps with the ota update?
do i have to put it back to stock first?

dh4645 said:
but arent some of the roms gimped in some ways?
i am rooted now, but didn't use roms since there always seemed to be something missing or something that didnt work quite right.
i might just do the ota update when it comes.
will i lose any data/apps with the ota update?
do i have to put it back to stock first?
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I used Liberated Froyo for a few weeks, but it was a battery draining, laggy, slow, gimpy WiFi-d piece of junk. Use CM! But if you like Sense, I don't know what to tell you. I would NOT recommend Liberated Aria Froyo.

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I used Liberated Froyo for a few weeks, but it was a battery draining, laggy, slow, gimpy WiFi-d piece of junk. Use CM! But if you like Sense, I don't know what to tell you. I would NOT recommend Liberated Aria Froyo.
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Me neither. But after a research I realized that it becomes slower because of the Live Wallpapers, even when you're not using them. I installed the LW zip on the stock rom and it became slow. So that's why the FROYO rom is the way it is. If someone could disable that I believe it could run a lot faster.

tribestros said:
I used Liberated Froyo for a few weeks, but it was a battery draining, laggy, slow, gimpy WiFi-d piece of junk. Use CM! But if you like Sense, I don't know what to tell you. I would NOT recommend Liberated Aria Froyo.
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I don't want to play the devil's advocate... but I wouldn't talk so down upon a great ROM since I have had no problems with it being slow and laggy, no problems with the WiFi (on both kernels), and my battery lasts just as long as it does with CM6 (about a day (18 hours) to a day and a half without a charge, depending no my overall usage) with a fair amount of e-mails and texts coming in, calls everyday, and moderate gaming and internet usage (I have WiFi set to sleep every 15 minutes, mobile data to turn on when WiFi is off, both GPS and network locations are on, background data and automatic syncing is also on)....
Maybe I'm lucky? ...
So while CM has it's quirks and advantages... don't just shoot down the other ROM...
EDIT: Oh, and I don't use SetCPU to underclock when sleeping.

jeebuz said:
I don't want to play the devil's advocate... but I wouldn't talk so down upon a great ROM since I have had no problems with it being slow and laggy, no problems with the WiFi (on both kernels), and my battery lasts just as long as it does with CM6 (about a day (18 hours) to a day and a half without a charge, depending no my overall usage) with a fair amount of e-mails and texts coming in, calls everyday, and moderate gaming and internet usage (I have WiFi set to sleep every 15 minutes, mobile data to turn on when WiFi is off, both GPS and network locations are on, background data and automatic syncing is also on)....
Maybe I'm lucky? ...
So while CM has it's quirks and advantages... don't just shoot down the other ROM...
EDIT: Oh, and I don't use SetCPU to underclock when sleeping.
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is the bolded stuff options on 2.1, 2.2 or just custom roms?

Gingerbread and Canadians

Still using Doc 9.9.5 android 2.2.1 and everything is prefect, good battery, no lag no nothing just prefect.
I been waiting for a Bell Canada Android 2.3/2.3.4 ROM but it seems we don't even have android 2.2.1 in Canada which is sad really. The ROMKitchen looks like is revamped and stable again and we got some good custom kernel's (speedmod w000t), i just want to make the jump but worried since there is no official CSC or Modem for Bell Canada and Android 2.3/2.3.4. In the ROM Kitchen i can see they have JL2 which is great but no CSC, so my fellow Canadians:
Are you on Ginger?
Having issues?
What ROM/Kernel?
Whats the battery life like?
I really like the Kitchen due to customizing it to fit my needs, any Ginger Canadians using DOC ROM?
Like i can get a full 24 hours out of my battery and i'm happy with that anything less is unexceptionable (that with very heavy usage), i have never seen the phone lag or freeze like the phone is at the prefect state and i would hate to have a half working battery draining ROM.

been running GB in various forms for some time: presently using JVP which appears to be the best iteration with the fewest inherent bugs. Brotuck has an excellent ROM and Damian's kernel is fast and stable even though he still has it labelled as an alpha.
I have tried the various modems and the various fixes out here for the 850 band, but find the KC1 modem to still be the easiest and best fit for Canadian use and it was the last official Kies upgrade from Bell -- it fixes some US compatibility issues over JL2.
No CSC as there is no official Canadian release as you point out: doesn't affect the use of the phone at all -- CSC just shows up as "unknown" but the phone, text and all other features are unaffected by this, just Bell bloatware not present which is a blessing.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
Oh, yes, battery life on the rom/kernel combination I use is outstanding and speed is awesome, very smooth and very stable.
Did use the kitchen before and they have had a resurgence recently: so if you like their options, don't let any worries over GB hold you back.

Running GB now, firmware version 2.3.3 no issues at all yet...
Using DarkyROM JVH v10.1/ Kernal version 2.6.35.7-I9000XWJVH
Had a problem with the modem and was getting poor signal so had to flash I9000UGKC1 and it fixed all my problems.
So far the phone is running phenominal, super fast and super smooth. Battery life is fairly decent so far as well. So far 14 hours with heavy to moderate use and 35% battery left, but as well just loaded GB a couple days ago. Dont have any apps loaded on yet to help increase battery life other than what the ROM came with.

Yeah i been using KC1 modem every since it was released and will be my modem of choice for 2.3. I'm only really worried about is the CSC. I read with incorrect CSC you have issues with text messages, 3G, and MMS. I could care less for MMS but i have used it in the past so would like to keep it if i could. I know if 3G and text messages where not working you guys would not use it but is MMS working for you guys?
I had Darky ROM before all seemed fine so i assume its the same when i flash a Europe CSC, any idea which one i should flash? XEU NEE?
I might just hold off a bit till android 2.3.4 is out of testing in the ROM Kitchen and just flash that.

jebise101 said:
Yeah i been using KC1 modem every since it was released and will be my modem of choice for 2.3. I'm only really worried about is the CSC. I read with incorrect CSC you have issues with text messages, 3G, and MMS. I could care less for MMS but i have used it in the past so would like to keep it if i could. I know if 3G and text messages where not working you guys would not use it but is MMS working for you guys?
I had Darky ROM before all seemed fine so i assume its the same when i flash a Europe CSC, any idea which one i should flash? XEU NEE?
I might just hold off a bit till android 2.3.4 is out of testing in the ROM Kitchen and just flash that.
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absence of csc has no effect on mms, text messages or 3g -- had all three for several months without the Bell CSC

thanks you

[Australia] Galaxy S6 user thread

Hi all,
To all the Aussies here who have and/or going to be purchasing the S6. Seeing what everyone's experience is with the phone as well as sharing ideas to each and every one. I myself have been experimenting with Android phones since Galaxy S3, moving onto phones such Xperia, Nexus & more.
How to update 920I/925I to Marshmallow. Courtesy of Shotty's helper post. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65919764&postcount=1052
Make sure to thank him for the time effort to make our lives easier.:good:
I came across this post from Shotty and its absolute gold/money/petrol/lollies/whatever is valuable to you! (for me it's petrol lol)
For anyone wanting information and/or needs help read the below guide.
djshotty said:
Okay, how do you get the best out of a SM-G920i Galaxy S6?
Firstly, may I just say follow these instructions to the letter before coming to me with questions. I have spent the best part of five years tinkering with my own i9000, then a i9100, then a i9505. I've also done research across XDA-Developers and a number of other Android forums, taking in and compiling the very best information that actually works time and again.
Rule Number One? Start afresh! The advice I give everyone regardless of what device you have is, Back the damn thing up first! It's called a nandroid backup, Google it - and make sure you clean all traces of the old firmware out of your phone thoroughly with a full factory reset that includes a data/system/cache/Dalvik cache wipe. More often than not, the dramas people have when they get up and running on a newly flashed ROM (or, issues in restarting the device after a flash) can be directly attributed to remnants of the old ROM interfering with the new. This is especially so for flashing via Recovery. If you use Odin to flash a Stock firmware, it pretty much smashes its way over the top of whatever you've got installed, and gives you a fresh palate to work with. Main thing to remember is, Back up your device - all your photos and music, etc. - to your PC. The most important step? BACKUP YOUR DEVICE'S EFS FOLDER!!! This is a location where information pertaining to your device's IMEI (International Mobile-station Equipment Identity) number are stored, and this folder can sometimes be wiped when you flash a ROM. Read this excellent guide for a thorough explanation of the how's and why's of this very important piece of the Android puzzle (thanks to Mr.W0lf)...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/tool-backup-restore-efs-partition-t3062487
Of course, it's much easier for any phone app. written for the purpose to do these backup tasks when the device is rooted, which is why I suggest doing it. My thoughts on OEM's controlling how us 'power-users' play with our expensive toys are straight to the point - I own it, I paid for it, I should be able to do whatever I like to it and run it how I see fit!
You'll find throughout XDA a number of device-specific threads and posts about how to gain root access to your device. One thing you'll definitely need is what's known as a 'rooted kernel'. The one just below can be used on any SM-G920i or SM-G925i running Lollipop 5.1.1, and if you have issues with what to do or how to do it, post a Help request on that thread (thanks to g.lewarne)...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/samsung-galaxy-s-6--s-6-edge-unified-development/kernel-stockmod-kernel-t3100395
The specific file you are looking for is under the heading UniKernel v6-0001 ODIN FLASHABLE. Again, you use Odin to 'flash' that into your phone, in exactly the same way you flash the Stock ROM. I will stress this point: IT WILL 'TRIP KNOX', and NO! There's NO RESETTING THAT TRIP COUNTER! There's no way back from breaking Knox, so you do it at your own risk!
As of right now, the newest release of the Stock firmware for the SM-G920i is waiting for download at Samsung-Firmware.org.
Grab the 1.54GB ZIP archive known as... Australian Stock Unbranded XSA Lollipop ROM (5.1.1).
DO NOT grab the Optus (OPS) or Vodafone (VAU) one - or any other 'carrier-branded' firmware - unless you want to fill your device with rubbish and wait longer for a larger file to download. Create a New folder on your Windows Desktop, then (using WinRAR or 7ZIP) extract the contents of the ZIP you downloaded into that folder.
Next, go grab a nice little Windows program called Odin, available here...
http://www.samsungodindownload.com/odindownload/#.Vd5ZMPmqqko
While you're there, grab the Samsung USB drivers and the ADB Fastboot Tool, if you haven't got them already. Install them, and we'll move forward.
Odin is what you use to 'flash' the new firmware into your phone. The application is already pre-configured, so its a simple case of
start your phone in 'Download Mode',
start the app. on your PC,
connect the phone to the PC via USB,
click the AP button on the app.,
navigate to where you extracted the G920IDVU2COGA_G920IXSA2COGA_G920IDVU2COGA_HOME.tar.md5 file,
click Open,
wait until the app. loads up the ROM, then
click Start
There's plenty of advice and assistance available here on XDA about Odin, so I won't go full-tilt into details on how to use it, other than what I've written above. The flashing process does take a bit of time, and there's also a bit of a wait for the device to reach the first config screen. Patience is a virtue!
Next, go and find yourself a 'custom ROM'. The list of Original (Custom) ROMs for the SM-G92xx series that are shared here on XDA can be seen by following the link below...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/development
For custom ROMs that are 'outside the box' (so to speak), check out the thread below...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/orig-development
If you have questions about the ROM itself, how to 'flash' the ROM, or anything else about that particular release, ask them of the ROM Chef in the thread where you got it from. They're the ones who cooked it, so they've already gone through the trials and errors and successes of getting their ROM working on your device, making them the best guys and gals to ask if you have dramas with the ROM. 99.9% of the time the ROM Chef's thread will have in the first couple of posts Instructions on How To Flash, FAQ's, known issues, etc.
Now, if you're having issues with carrier network connectivity, call quality, mobile internet etc., it could be either your network APN (Access Point Name) settings or your ROM's 'modem' package. APN settings are within the phone's Network setup menu. The best list of Australian carrier APN's I've found is at Ausdroid Forums. Modems are a sort of 'try them until you get one you're happy with' kind of thing, and the best list of modems and bootloaders for the SM-G92xx Series is hosted by XDA's very own Legend Of The S6, edgarf28 at...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60112855&postcount=3
PM me. Lastly, make sure to click on the Thanks button if you got help from this tutorial...
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Peanuts. said:
Hi all,
To all the Aussies here who have and/or going to be purchasing the S6. Seeing what everyone's experience is with the phone.
Myself I received the phone from Optus on 10/04/15. Phone itself is pretty sweet. Ordered the Sapphire black. Loving the finger print scanner.
Although I've had issues with Optus. Took 5 days for them to activate my service. Still struggling to get 4G and have very weak signal (this is at Sydney Olympic Park). Wondering if it's sim related as it happens at different locations. Hopefully not the phone cause it's brilliant. Just got my Ringke Slim clear case too. [emoji51]
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Can I just check what is the Australian model? Is it the 920I or 920F?
Thanks

920i
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Hopefully I can join this thread in about a year or so
A few Euro users (including myself) have also reported some reception issues.

G'day fellow Aussie.
I got the Telstra 32gb S6 in black sapphire. Loving it. I will admit though, coming from the M7, I wasn't overly thrilled by it but it's growing on me.
Has anyone tried flashing TWRP yet?
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I've had the S6 from Telstra since April 13. I don't notice any network problems. Telstra certified this phone with the blue tick so its testing must have found no reception problems. Battery life is a noticeable step back fro the S5.

ThatChinskiGuy said:
G'day fellow Aussie.
I got the Telstra 32gb S6 in black sapphire. Loving it. I will admit though, coming from the M7, I wasn't overly thrilled by it but it's growing on me.
Has anyone tried flashing TWRP yet?
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Haven't roots or flashed TWRP yet. Although I'm contemplating on flashing a custom rom if I do. Just a matter of waiting for more development and choosing the right one. I really like the finger print scanner so hopefully that can stay.

G'day mates!
Root works fine but TWRP doesn' work.
Also I got the deep sleep issue now and formatting the cache didn't fix it...

How you guys finding the battery life? So far I am able to get. Close to a full day day with about 4 hrs screen on time.

Yeah I'm not overly impressed by the battery life but with the quick charger it's really a non issue. I can usually get around 10 hours or so of battery life, with around 5 hours of screen on time.
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S6 and S6 Edge have very weak signal with Optus 4G. I have not tried with different provider. Hopefully It's not hardware defected.
-My S5 always has full reception and S6 1~2 bars.

maidangisme said:
S6 and S6 Edge have very weak signal with Optus 4G. I have not tried with different provider. Hopefully It's not hardware defected.
-My S5 always has full reception and S6 1~2 bars.
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That's what I've experienced too. Probably needs an update from perhaps to update the radio.
In saying that though I've gotten a sim replacement and noticed it improve.

I got my black 64 edge from **** smith outright , got it 10am on the 10th so very happy. No telstra branding and my updates should come faster as it's not branded . My old telsra htc m8 still does not have lollipop .
Anyways I love this phone and my signal is great on telstra 4gx network and my WiFi strength is better also now .

No signal issues here on Vodafone. Same bars as was on my Sony Z3. Great phone, but 5.0.2 is a little buggy. Really need 5.1

maidangisme said:
S6 and S6 Edge have very weak signal with Optus 4G. I have not tried with different provider. Hopefully It's not hardware defected.
-My S5 always has full reception and S6 1~2 bars.
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I don't have any problem with mine. S6 on Optus 4G

Only getting 2 bars on Telstra 4G in areas where I would normally get 4 with my old S3 (3G). Still seem to get pretty decent speeds on 4G though: http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/a/1261307969
Apart from the signal issues pretty happy with the S6 so far. Love the fingerprint scanner.

Has anyone got TWRP to work?
I've tried installing it via Odin, ADB, and Flashify but all results in freezing at the boot logo when trying to enter recovery

wrp10 said:
Only getting 2 bars on Telstra 4G in areas where I would normally get 4 with my old S3 (3G). Still seem to get pretty decent speeds on 4G though: http://www.speedtest.net/my-result/a/1261307969
Apart from the signal issues pretty happy with the S6 so far. Love the fingerprint scanner.
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4G works differently to 3G. You could have 1 bar and still hit over 50Mbps. The signal bars are not actually relevant as long as you're on 4G, you're good unless you live in an area where you switch between 3G and 4G often, this could affect battery as your device switches networks often.

Got my Black S6 64gb from Telstra yesterday. Pretty damn nice! Upgraded from Nexus 5, best thing I like is the audio quality via earphones, brings my Shure 425 to life!

tryfound said:
4G works differently to 3G. You could have 1 bar and still hit over 50Mbps. The signal bars are not actually relevant as long as you're on 4G, you're good unless you live in an area where you switch between 3G and 4G often, this could affect battery as your device switches networks often.
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Good to know, cheers.