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CyanogenMod 7 for Nexus S - Running on Captivate [Unstable/Alpha]

I have got CM7 to boot on my Captivate using some of the same methods used to boot the stock Gingerbread ROM. I have had a lot of questions about it, so I figured I would post what I did in one location and once I (and others) start to play more, findings can be posted here.
I take credit for nothing... All I did was switched around a couple files to boot CM7 instead of GB.
Requirements
You must be root on your phone
Your /data must be converted in Ext4 by Voodoo lagfix or another Ext4 lagfix.
You must have proceed to complete backups before
Some busybox installation is also useful for tar.
Another Important note
Be absolutely 100% sure you have access to the download mode using the 3 buttons combination.
If you don't, it will be extremely difficult (even if in theory not impossible) to to flash another kernel back.
Steps:
1: Download CM7 dump to SDCARD:
2: Run the following via ADB
Code:
adb shell
su
cd /data
mkdir gingerbread
cd gingerbread
busybox tar zxvf /sdcard/CM7.tar.gz
busybox cp -a /efs efs
sync
reboot recovery
3: Flash attached "I9020_reoriented_alpha_1223.zip" via CWM Recovery
Watch CyanogenMod 7 boot on your phone!
How do I get back?
This is a dual-boot setup... Everything is still intact that you were running before this.
All you have to do is download and flash your previous kernel via ODIN. Once you do this, the phone will reboot into Froyo. Simply reinstall the I9020_reoriented_alpha_1223.zip and your back on CM7 again, just like you left it. MAGIC!
What's about this port:
- It uses the Nexus S kernel compiled from sources by supercurio that has been reoriented for the Captivate by xcaliburinhand
- It runs the exact /system image release, that I pulled from a CM7 alpha .zip file posted in the NS forums.
Which filesystem?
This is simply a mod of supercurio's early gingerbread preview, so it runs on Ext4. no RFS at all, the kernel don't support RFS.
Does everything work ?
No; will update as I discover more of what does and doesn't work.
KEEP IN MIND
CyanogenMod ROMs do not come with any Gapps and using this method, you will not be able to access CWMrecovery to flash the Gapps files floating around. I hope to have an answer to getting Gapps installed with ease by late tonight.
For now; I'm going back to work,
Thanks for all the devs who did this hard work in such a short period of time... please donate to them. I have contributed nothing thus far!
DOWNLOADS:
Dropbox: CM7.tar.gz
Dropbox: I9020_reoriented_alpha_1223.zip

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What a tease. Atleast say whether or not stuff works.
I am interested though.

b0bfath3r said:
What a tease. Atleast say whether or not stuff works.
I am interested though.
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+1
please report anything not working with this rom.

Uploading files to cut down on the amount of directions... had to manually add AT&T APN, but I was getting good network upload/download and voice... haven't tried much more than that, just got it booted about 2am last night and had to go to work at 8am... so I flashed back to GB; will be right back on this as soon as I get home this evening.

inneyeseakay said:
Uploading files to cut down on the amount of directions... had to manually add AT&T APN, but I was getting good network upload/download and voice... haven't tried much more than that, just got it booted about 2am last night and had to go to work at 8am... so I flashed back to GB; will be right back on this as soon as I get home this evening.
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curious to see your results for
WIFI, GPS, Accelerometer???
also could you post link for the CM7 dump.

bames said:
curious to see your results for
WIFI, GPS, Accelerometer???
also could you post link for the CM7 dump.
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More than likely... anything not working on Gingerbread won't be working here either... these ports are going to be using the same kernel, for now.

What modem did you use?

I have been using JK4....
...Download links are live!

The dump will have the look and the feel. The kernel is like the engine.
Sent from my SGH-I897 using XDA App

msm903 said:
The dump will have the look and the feel. The kernel is like the engine.
Sent from my SGH-I897 using XDA App
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...and we're dropping a Corvette engine into a Camaro... both V8 w/lots of similarities; a lot of things bolt up, but it will take some tweaking to get everything working perfect.

inneyeseakay said:
...and we're dropping a Corvette engine into a Camaro... both V8 w/lots of similarities; a lot of things bolt up, but it will take some tweaking to get everything working perfect.
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very well explained

inneyeseakay said:
...and we're dropping a Corvette engine into a Camaro... both V8 w/lots of similarities; a lot of things bolt up, but it will take some tweaking to get everything working perfect.
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Pretty sure they moved to the nexus s kernel source and just bolting mods on now, breaking stuff on the way...
We have full source for the Nexus S, kinda confused as to why they are so bent on using AOSP and porting code over to make it the same kernel... seems like a lot of extra work for no reason to me.

Gapps
I'm testing a method I came up with to install gapps right now, it might take a while but hopefully it'll be quick and easy. I'll report back if/when I get results.

This dual boot thing is MADNESS!!! (In tone of 300) hahaha.... Gotta try this when I get home.!

My i897 just need VolUp+Pwr to enter Recovery mode,
and VolDn+Pwr to enter Download mode.
To get out of any trouble,
don't flash any bootloader, and exclude(delete) any bootloader inside any update(whatever).zip
Normally you don't need to flash or update bootloader.
However, if your phone lack of 3butt comb.,
flash a i9000 bootloader then you will have better access to Recovery and Download mode.
If anyone wanna try this NS rom,
be sure to make backup of /efs.
It store your imei, product code and all identification data,
and this partition use RFS which NS doesn't use.

johan8 said:
My i897 just need VolUp+Pwr to enter Recovery mode,
and VolDn+Pwr to enter Download mode.
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This won't work when running this ROM
johan8 said:
If anyone wanna try this NS rom,
be sure to make backup of /efs.
It store your imei, product code and all identification data,
and this partition use RFS which NS doesn't use.
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If you read the first post, you will see that a backup of efs is created in the ADB commands.

Haven't has a chance to check the market yet, I've been out. I should be home before too long.
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so I tried it.. but no Gapps installed. no market. I guess i need to do soem more research.

msm903 said:
so I tried it.. but no Gapps installed. no market. I guess i need to do soem more research.
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Read the first post... It's all stated right there...
Working on it now... been fighting with an SMS problem for the last two hours; come to find out it's a network/carrier issue, not ROM related. Ugh...

[Q] Just got a Droid 2

Ive had another Android phone, but in that case I had an unlocked bootloader and full access to custom ROMs. SO I am a lil weary at the whole Locked Bootloader, but Rooting is too important to ignore.
From what I understand, doing an SBF just puts you back at stock, so SBFing when you are stock doesn't do much, but do I need to backup before I try a new ROM? Or anything of the such?
Also - Is using ADB to root the recommended method? I'm very familiar with ADB, and have no problem using it.
What are the top ROMS? There seems to be so so many - and so spread out, are they basically just alternate themes and bloat removed, with a few changes in apps? I notice a few replace Blur apps with Aosp, which is nice in some cases, and a few replace the framework with generic Android completely.
Also - Again, I heard that the Droid 2 was able to be over-clocked by adding a module temporally during an active session, that would be lost after a reset, but I cant find this anywhere. Any help?
Is Hardware Acceleration enabled on stock? Also, are there any local.prop / build.prop changes that are recommended?
Any and all help would be appreciated! Once I get used to the different phone, I'll be more than happy to do some theme development on the Droid 2!
Thanks all!

z4root is the best way to root the D2:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953
It's always good to do a backup before flashing ROMs.
Also note that you can't install a custom recovery due to the locked bootloader. Instead you will need to get Koush's Bootstrap Recovery app (from the market for $2.00). After you root, install the bootstrap, hit bootstrap recovery (grant su permission), then after it says success, hit reboot recovery to get into clockworkmod. You'll only have to hit bootstrap recovery once, unless you change ROM's.
As far as overclocking, loading custom modules manually can be very confusing. I suggest getting D2 Overclock app from the market (its like $1.50 and well worth it). Has profiles just like setcpu as well.
The top ROMs seem to be Liberty and Fission (both de blurred), however Apex is also a good ROM. If you like Blur, I'd go with Squidly 2.3.20
Hope this helped some.

Alot of information thanks alot! Is Koush's Bootstrap the only way? Im broke atm and dont have $2.00 in my paypal! Guess I'll just have to wait a week to try some roms! lol

Yeah the bootstrap is the only way. I read that koush's blog had a free version to download but it seemed the download link was down. Maybe try googling for it.
Sent from my DROID2

I wouldn't want to accidentally grab the paid version and grab it though, I would feel bad. I'm a developer myself, and don't want to do him wrong. He has personally helped me in the past - Id hate if I did that!
If I use TI backup, and Uninstall an app - will SBF restore it?

Afteraffekt said:
I wouldn't want to accidentally grab the paid version and grab it though, I would feel bad. I'm a developer myself, and don't want to do him wrong. He has personally helped me in the past - Id hate if I did that!
If I use TI backup, and Uninstall an app - will SBF restore it?
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Sbf returns the phone to stock, like ruu's for htc phones, so all data and apps are wiped.
And your right, its always good to donate, even if you get the app free.
Sent from my DROID2

Oh ok Awesome! Any idea what the name for the free version of the Bootstrap was?

Its called Droid 2 Bootstrap Recovery. Here is a link to koush's blog
http://www.koushikdutta.com/2010/08/droid-x-recovery.html

It wasn't there, but I did find it, and am installing Libery now! We will see what happens!
Edit: Liberty is a very well done rom, even with its disadvantages! However, When I go to install a them, Clockwork gives an error saying the zip is bad, any ideas?

Most, if not all, the themes in the toolbox can be found In the forums, I'm too lazy to link em tho.
Sent from my DROID2 using XDA App

This is an excellent thread. Ask the right questions in the right place; get the answers you need. Kudos.
Sent from my Droid 2 running Apex 1.4.1

Thanks lol, I try, but what gets me is the fact that when I do an SBF, RSD says failed. but if i clear data and dalvik, and restart its fully stock lol

Afteraffekt said:
Thanks lol, I try, but what gets me is the fact that when I do an SBF, RSD says failed. but if i clear data and dalvik, and restart its fully stock lol
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What version of rsd are you running? I've had problems like that when using 4.7 its best to use 4.8 or 4.9
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It was 4.7 patched, but well, the owner got the esn blocked before i could fully activate, so GG me, glad I hadnt paid yet...Back to my Ally...I'll miss you guys already!!!!!

Afteraffekt said:
It was 4.7 patched, but well, the owner got the esn blocked before i could fully activate, so GG me, glad I hadnt paid yet...Back to my Ally...I'll miss you guys already!!!!!
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Aw that sucks big time. Glad you didn't pay though.

Webtopmod don't work after go back to stock froyo

Hi!!!
I was using aura rom on my device, but i flashed back the SBF of FROYO!
After the update, my WebTopMod doesn't work anymore.
I was using this config:
Rom: Aura 1.2.1.3
Kernel: Faux`s 0.2.0 Stock
Baseband: N_01.77.33P
Webtop: WT-1.2.0-110
Now i'm using
Rom: Stock Froyo 2.2
Kernel: Stock
Baseband: N_01.77.07P
Webtop: OSHWT_U1_6.46.0
When i connect the atrix to the dock, the WebTopMod doesn't be show on the list. Why?

if you flashed using SBF method everything was overwritten, there fore you loose any hacks/mods/settings. i am trying to work this outright now, ive tried a couple different sbfs which im sure have webtop, but am experiencing exatly your same problem. you would think if you flashed back to stock then webtop would work.
Ive done a check and the apk files required to show the webtop option when docking are not in the system/app folder this is why the option does not appear.
there probably is a way to manually inject the apk ad change the perms but im after a more natural way to solve this. i wan tto jsut have a stock atrix rooted with webtop at the moment this appears impossible.
the reason for me wanting this set up over some nija mixxed up crazy awesome rom is that battery life. when running any of the other rom avaialble (i mean ANY!) theyre all screwed up an battery life is around 3hrs. stock froyo works like a dream. but as you say no webtop!
hopefully ill find a cure tonight.

edit: nm disregard

I've executed some erase fastboot commands, like CACHE, USERDATA, WEBTOP, PREINSTALL, -W, etc...
If we try to install webtopmod hack to use webtop without dock?

I've not tried any mods at all not really bothered about modding the webtop my ideal setup would be
Stock rooted atrix froyo on latest available build (not 1.3.1 orange uk, I'm currently on 2.1.1 Froyo). With working Webtop. No hacks just regular good old webtop working as it should out of the box.
I think I may have found a rom and fix for the crazy CPU issues but tph I'm more interested in just having a reliable phone with webtop and root for screen shots etc. Pretty low end request really not sure what I'm missing!!
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I see what your sayin tho filipe. However if I can go a stock as possible with this phone ill be a happy bunny.
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I remember that i've changed some files in webtop to work with debian disk...
There's a way to CLEAN ALL WEBTOP FILES and install it again?
Thx for the information! By the way what is TPH?

Probl meant to write tbh (to be honest)
Let us know if there is a fresh way to install webtop. And wether its linked to the build of android we run? Would we be able to flash a newer webtop from an gingerbread build to a froyo device?
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I will wait... if you know a way to correct this, let me know! =]

Stock Froyo 2.2.2
Hi guys
Fenny developed these for me, mine is on stock Froyo 2.2.2 (4.4.80.M860)
I did root my device, and copied the 2 files manually, and rename the other to .odex files to .bat.
Hope it works for you!
All credit to Fenny!

Cheers I'm trying it now, the question still remains why doesn't webtop work out of the box when flashing a stock froyo sbf I even made sure it was the full sbf not the service variaty

Also should I drop in system/app with no permission change

Ok trying now renamed existing .odex-.bat and existing .apk-.odex

Ok nothing happens and renaming the files doesn't put it back to how it should be. Is olyem_u4_2.1.1 (froyo 2.2.2) sbf latest for uk atrix? This is what I'm running ATM. Just flashing it again as we speak. I'll keep looking this is a nice Rom fast and smooth, and contrary to what allot of pol say i think blur is good.
Not great but good.

This works for me too!
Thx Guy!
Solved! =]

ninjalandpirate;[URL="tel:18726482" said:
18726482[/URL]]Ok nothing happens and renaming the files doesn't put it back to how it should be. Is olyem_u4_2.1.1 (froyo 2.2.2) sbf latest for uk atrix? This is what I'm running ATM. Just flashing it again as we speak. I'll keep looking this is a nice Rom fast and smooth, and contrary to what allot of pol say i think blur is good.
Not great but good.
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Try to rename DockService.apk.bak instead DockService.apk. And PortalApp.apk to PortalApp.apk.bak!
Rename the .obex files to .obex.bak too!
Restart your phone, enter o webtopmod... wait a moment (5 minutes max...) and restart your phone and try again!
Works fine for me, and i'm writting from webtopmod!

Filipeknot said:
Try to rename DockService.apk.bak instead DockService.apk. And PortalApp.apk to PortalApp.apk.bak!
Rename the .obex files to .obex.bak too!
Restart your phone, enter o webtopmod... wait a moment (5 minutes max...) and restart your phone and try again!
Works fine for me, and i'm writting from webtopmod!
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Cool, glad it helped

Do you mean I should rename the original files or the files I am dropping in there?
Cheers
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Rename the original files for backup purpose!
First of all, try to reboot your phone and replace files while phone starts.
Reboot, replace and set permissions! Reboot again and enter on webtop. Wait a few seconds and reboot again and enter on webtop!
=]

Ok im deffinatly lost now. Im fine with copying the files in there but how should I change permissions, I've heard of doing it via adb, im guessing thats what u mean when u say doi it before the phone starts up.
Ill have another shot at it this eve. If anyone has any adb comand tips im not sure how.I would change perms. (Im ok with setting up and usin adb (there are flook many threads about adb use on the net.)
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New Atrix's

Me n the wife are getting rid of the HTC Aria's and just ordered 2 motorola atrix's. So far the reviews from most people are they are a good phone. i like the internal memory, ram, dual core. I dont like the HUGE screens, and dont like em small. so these are pretty good. So far from what ive seen, im gonna go with the alien Rom.
I dont like CM7. tried it a few times on the aria to get used to it. but just couldnt.
been trying to see what the difference in retail roms are, gingerbread, etc.
Wondering tho, are you able to backup the original rom before ya flash a custom to it, for the first time?

After install clockworkmod recovery you can nand backup your stock rom.
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You can always flash a fruitcake too, to go back to stock.
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pcrat said:
Me n the wife are getting rid of the HTC Aria's and just ordered 2 motorola atrix's. So far the reviews from most people are they are a good phone. i like the internal memory, ram, dual core. I dont like the HUGE screens, and dont like em small. so these are pretty good. So far from what ive seen, im gonna go with the alien Rom.
I dont like CM7. tried it a few times on the aria to get used to it. but just couldnt.
been trying to see what the difference in retail roms are, gingerbread, etc.
Wondering tho, are you able to backup the original rom before ya flash a custom to it, for the first time?
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yeah you're able to backup the roms. you have to root it first so download this:
http://mophoforum.com/the2dcour/RSDLite5.5.rar
then use that program to flash this:
http://diamantephoto.com/IHOP_Bell.rar
then download fastboot and type in devices then take that special code and type in fastboot oem unlock "device code"
then download this http://server1.underpants-gnomes.biz/~romracer/atrix_recovery/recovery-atrix5.img and put it in the same directory as fast. I just renamed it to 1.img lol so i don't have to type out the whole filename
but anyways you type in
fastboot erase recovery then fasboot flash recovery 1.img then after that you'll have and unlocked bl and a custom recovery. then you download the alien rom place it in the main part of the directory you hold down the lower volume button and the power button then go down to android recovery (use the volume up button to pick) and go to backup/restore and backup (use the power button to click)
then you go to wipe/factory reset and then advanced wipe delvik cache, click yes to everything. then go to install zip files from sd card then if you put it in an sd card click that and if you installed it from internal then click that. and after it's done you go to wipe cache partition and advanced then wipe delvik partition. i don't know if you knew how to do any of that but i was just putting it out there. i got the links from the bl unlocker forum btw

lol just about got all that...
so what does flasing that first file actually do.. i cant just flash it, and not know what it does, or how i know it worked etc.
Im pretty sure i can figure it all out, just dont want to brick the thing.
p.s. the first link is dead...
website is gone.

Yeah if you brick your phone then what?
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Yeah if you brick your phone then what?
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Hence the reason for asking about all this etc. Ive seen so far every way is different. even tho they all seem to work.
I will google some more.. and if i have more ?'s i will ask away.

oh haha here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1348587
ive never bricked my phone from flashing, and it'll say the status of it and stuff. There's a possibility but i've flashed my phone at least 20 times with defferent roms cause im super picky about all that. but the instructions i posted are a simpler version of what it says in another tutorial. you can find it in developement and its called how to unlock bl.

guyz i need some advice as im currently using optimus 2x but i wanted to switch moto atrix is this a good decision or not and i wanted to know that weather atrix will get ICS update or not plz reply my question

Ok so the phone is rooted. its been a while since i did my aria, I think i need to get Hboot, or fastboot on it, so i can backup the rom..?

If its unlocked and rooted you can download Rom manager and just use the official CWM recovery to nand backup and then flash or after flashing CWM you can download RomRacers modded recovery from the development section, it's what I use just for the little modifications it has, and after Dow loading the CWM flashable zip of RomRacers recovery just reboot into recovery and flash RomRacers recovery. This method will give you RomRacers recovery and it will make Rom Manager think you have CWM installed so you can utilize all it's features. Hope this helps and if you need anything cleared up just let me know.
Link to RomRacer's recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1204500
On each color for the recovery, the first link is the .img only flashable with fastboot like you mentioned and the second one is obviously the .zip CWM flashable update.

mujju85 said:
guyz i need some advice as im currently using optimus 2x but i wanted to switch moto atrix is this a good decision or not and i wanted to know that weather atrix will get ICS update or not plz reply my question
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thats the million doller question of the day man no one knows butt my gess is if we Ever see an official one it wont be till the end of the year and if the greedy f#¡ks
at at&t have there say in it then prolly Never cause they want us to run and buy the next Big thing to hit the market :banghead:
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This is weird...

im trying to put a recovery on my vibrant that i have and i have root access but when i try to intall rom manager so i can get the recovery i do not find it in the app store. i still have the OLD app store that has lots of green borders. When i look for rom manager, i find te paid version but not the free version and when i try manually installing the apk...
it says parsing error. can i get some help wth the please.

Not sure, but here is the direct downloaded ROM Manager (free)
http://www.mediafire.com/?523y13j76z66lb7

Thanks for the download.
I tried installing it but it did the same thing. It said parsing error

Download cwr from my signature. Put update.zip on your internal and make sure it is only thing labeled that on there. Boot into stock recovery (blue) and hit Reinstall Packages, let it cycle, hit it again and stock (blue) now becomes cwr (green) and flash away

Woodrube said:
Download cwr from my signature. Put update.zip on your internal and make sure it is only thing labeled that on there. Boot into stock recovery (blue) and hit Reinstall Packages, let it cycle, hit it again and stock (blue) now becomes cwr (green) and flash away
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will do but is it safe to do this if i rooted with zRoot and if i am on stock rom 2.1-update1

Yes that is the best way as a matter of fact. Btw what ROM are you wanting to flash?

i want to get any form of ICS on the vibrant, if yo could also help me with that i would greatly appreciate it.

lol i just saw your sig, you are very prepared in helping noobs xD

WOW i have been trying to install CWM since thursday and with your method i did it within a matter of seconds! Thanks!!

Again see link in my signature for ICS install instruction. I suggest you play with a 2.2 like Fishman 's Bionix and familiarize yourself with handling functions like flashing, restoring, ram tweaks, ....otherwise you might get into more than you can handle. ICS is a pretty advanced flash and could potentially brick your device if something goes wrong. Not as easy as just flashing update.zip, hence my guide. Also see warning at the top of the guide. Very important and the cause/solution is still WIP.
Also you are on your own for finding the needed files. Sorry but my dropbox acct has been getting flexed lately so i am giving it a break. Good luck and make sure you hit Xrider's thanks for posting in two separate threads to helps you with the .apk.
Going to bed. Good luck.

Woodrube said:
Again see link in my signature for ICS install instruction. I suggest you play with a 2.2 like Fishman 's Bionix and familiarize yourself with handling functions like flashing, restoring, ram tweaks, ....otherwise you might get into more than you can handle. ICS is a pretty advanced flash and could potentially brick your device if something goes wrong. Not as easy as just flashing update.zip, hence my guide. Also see warning at the top of the guide. Very important and the cause/solution is still WIP.
Also you are on your own for finding the needed files. Sorry but my dropbox acct has been getting flexed lately so i am giving it a break. Good luck and make sure you hit Xrider's thanks for posting in two separate threads to helps you with the .apk.
Going to bed. Good luck.
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Thanks you are a big help.
i am just a noob in this phone. i have been flashing and roting ever since the G1, i had the G1, Mytouch3g, Mytouch 4g, and i am currently using my amaze 4g, but i also have a vibrant that i want to root and put ICS on it but thanks!