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
There's too many ROMs to choose from here, it's kind of a pain in the ass really LOL.
What I want is the stock ROM with advanced power controls, and battery % in the status bar and the ability to change the DPI to make more use of the screen real estate. Maybe a kernel that improves battery life as well. I like things simple that work, not a lot of tweaks.
Can someone point me to a ROM like this? Would be much appreciated.
J
These threads aren't allowed as you have to try them yourself unfortunately...
Seems like as a community, we should start a spreadsheet or grid of what roms do/have what, updated by each developer, etc.
Telling someone "you have to try each one" seems kind of irresponsible, and would take days, possibly weeks to backup, install, restore, test functionality for a day or so, move on.
That's just the way it is. There's a poll in the general section about what ROMs people are using, and it doesn't take a genius to read the OP of a ROM and figure out whether it's full of features or very clean and simple. Nobody can recommend a ROM because it's a completely subjective question. It's like asking someone 'what's the best colour' or 'what's the best type of food'. If you can give me a definitive answer to either of those questions then I'll happily answer your question (in other words, your question cannot be answered).
What ^^^this^^^ RC posted. And to add there are too many variables involved from one User to another User...just take your time and Test the ROMs out, and since there are so many to chose from...Enjoy!
Thanks
Hello dear, I have a galaxy note 4 which is an N910u (exynos). I know that CyanogenMod does not support this s**t. Also, I miss the old days with my CM 11 s3 LTE. Therefore, I want to contribute to the work in bringing CM into Exynos. However, I am NOT a well educated developer or even a developer. I googled many pieces of information, I found that there are just too much. I can hard to related them all into a single system. So I got some questions in starting my journey. I will be glad if you can help me. Thank you.
1. Apart form git, what should I learn in order to start my journey?
2. I am wondering if a person (LIke me, not even a developer) can look into Exynos Chipsets. Or should I leave this out?
3. I can't relate the role of Kernel, Baseband, Recovery, boatload and Rom in a phone. Even if I have googled what they are, I still haven't got the idea of them. Could someone please help me explain them in a simpler way?
I will keep this post updated.
Hello? Anybody here?
CM is available for the Note 4 Exynos: CLICK
It's still a WIP though.
There's so many different ROM's and Kernels and whatnot I'm lost.
I have an untouched 4.4.2 SM-N9005 and I want to get a Note 5 ROM or something new and flashy.
I want to keep the stylus functionality and a new camera would be neat too.
Could someone give me a quick rundown of what I need to do? (Root method? Bootloaders? Kernels? Which ROM? Patches? Xposed?)
Sorry, I'm so lost.
PS. I don't care about knox.
Would be better if you ask, if somebody can come to your place and flash your phone for you.
What you're asking for, is really the minimum basic knowledge you should have to flash your device.
And if you didn't get it from the numerous explanations and tutorials on the Web, will you get it now ?
I'm sure, someone will spoon feed you with the information, but will you then manage not to brick your device ?
You have some serious reading to do to catch up.
Good luck.
Actually as you can see I've been a member here for many many years and have rooted many phones and mod all kinds of electronics as well as many many other things.
It's not a matter of not knowing or bothering to do the research it's simply a matter of not having time at the moment. I have so many other things taking up my time I just thought someone could save me and anyone else who has been waiting for a good rom some time with a brief rundown on what they've found is best.
I'd love to try out all the different recoveries, roms, kernels et all but like I said, no time.
Android Development Darklord port .
Sorry no time for further .
Thank you that's the one I'd been watching but it's been on 2.1 for a fair while, perhaps with camera issues (op says so but people in the 1000+ page thread seem to say it's fixed? ) and every second post seems to mention some new fix or kernel required. Also I noticed there are some other note 5 ports now.
Hey all, I've spent a couple hours sifting through these pages to find an answer I cannot see. Or, I'm not reading correctly.
I am currently running Jasmine Rom on my rooted/unlocked OF1 Note 3. After several months of everything working fine but slow here and there, I would like to try one of two things. If anyone has some insight (Google certainly doesn't ) that may or may not help me, I'd very much appreciate you...
1- Is unrooting as lollipo to update to marshmallow a good or bad idea? Why?
2- If good, could you point me to a page that I don't have to read 700 posts to find clear instructions to do so?
3- If bad, I will stick with what I have...BUT, I'd really like to get rid of the bloatware (permanently, if possible). Is this possible? NOTE: I've sifted through countless pages of safe to remove bloat, so I'm asking if there's a way to do this upon fresh rom installation?
4- I love this place. I've rooted many a phone with all of your help. I must say that this note 3 vzw section is a WRECK. How can non-devs possibly sort through all this to find working answers? I'm legit asking, not being a smartass...there's active threads from 1983, and how's a regular Joe who wants to play with his toys too supposed to make sense of the endless this-one-works no-it-doesn't mess?
I'm sincerely seeking some final, working answers to the above questions, any help would be appreciated. Thank you in advance.
There is no "update to marshmallow" AFAIK.
OF1 is Lolipop.
XDA has zero threshold to entry, so the postings here are from both geniuses and idiots. You get to sort through them.
Postings are made while the phones are in play - which is to say while stock firmware is changing constantly, and devs and hackers are making changes, revising their stuff and learning new tricks.
So in addition to info which is correct - and stays correct, there is also information that becomes incorrect with new software... or never was correct in the first place.
So yeah, XDA is a mess. But you are missing the point - that it's a hot mess.
Your expectation of perfectly curated data, 100% correct and up-to-date instructions that minimize your time (at the expense of others, naturally) is unreasonable for this simple reason: it doesn't exist anywhere else.
So... step up or step out.
All this stuff is optional behavior. If you don't have time for it, well... then you don't have time for it.
If you want to try marshmallow on your device flash this rom using TWRP : [ROM][CM13][6.0.1_r43][VZW][OTA-Updates] Temasek's UNOFFICIAL.
I'm using version V10.8 on my unlocked OF1 Note 3 and everything works, here is the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...opment/rom-temaseks-unofficial-build-t3364382
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There is no "update to marshmallow" AFAIK.
OF1 is Lolipop.
XDA has zero threshold to entry, so the postings here are from both geniuses and idiots. You get to sort through them.
Postings are made while the phones are in play - which is to say while stock firmware is changing constantly, and devs and hackers are making changes, revising their stuff and learning new tricks.
So in addition to info which is correct - and stays correct, there is also information that becomes incorrect with new software... or never was correct in the first place.
So yeah, XDA is a mess. But you are missing the point - that it's a hot mess.
Your expectation of perfectly curated data, 100% correct and up-to-date instructions that minimize your time (at the expense of others, naturally) is unreasonable for this simple reason: it doesn't exist anywhere else.
So... step up or step out.
All this stuff is optional behavior. If you don't have time for it, well... then you don't have time for it.
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Thank you for the reply. I must say, though, there's a clear difference between everything being perfectly organized to my taste and organized for the everyman who doesn't have all day to sort through everything in the forum on a particular phone. Im not demanding anything, nor am I accusing anyone of laziness or ignorance. There's wasn't anything implying anyone should do anything. Rather, a question was posed to understand the processes. I get the point of this forum, and more to the point, I APPRECIATE this forum. But I will say that at some point clean up might be a good idea. That's an opinion, not a demand. It is silly to me how unkempt this PARTICULAR part of XDA is.
That said, I will continue to use it happily, messy, hot, or otherwise, and I appreciate everyone's work on these devices for the everyman to experience the full range of possibilities with our devices.
Thanks for the answers.
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If you want to try marshmallow on your device flash this rom using TWRP : [ROM][CM13][6.0.1_r43][VZW][OTA-Updates] Temasek's UNOFFICIAL.
I'm using version V10.8 on my unlocked OF1 Note 3 and everything works, here is the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...opment/rom-temaseks-unofficial-build-t3364382
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Awesome, I will check out it.
Forgive my tone on my original post, XDA. I believe I came across as *****y, and I didn't mean any offense.