[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AdamOutler:
Introduction

I've put together a video on how to flash a rom. It includes Rooting, Backing up data, Flashing a kernel, Flashing a rom, and troublehooting bad flashes.

Warning

Before you go and flash a ROM for the ultra-fast speeds, kick-butt graphics and awesome sound upgrades... Realize that the risks are real, it is possible for you to black-screen-brick (hard brick) your phone. Here is a real-world example:phone won't turn on. At this point, only JTAG recovery will be effective. I will be posting a video on JTAG soon enough.

You may feel more comfortable stopping after rooting and titanium backup, and not installing a ROM at all, that's OK.

How-To

If you are installing a ROM, then select the ClockWork Mod flashable zip you want and copy it to your phone's internal memory before you watch the video. I did not cover this in the video as there are many options. Team Komin recommends Andromeda3, but you may select any Captivate ROM.

Here is the video which I have prepared on flashing a custom ROM.

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Flashing Toolbox

Windows Drivers - select the proper driver for your setup

32 bit: http://www.mediafire.com/?0b45zo7o75rc5d5

64 bit: http://www.mediafire.com/?3dh4d6up72me9re

Files

*SuperOneClickV1.7 - http://files.teamkomin.com/Andromeda/Tools/SuperOneClickv1.7-ShortFuse.zip or http://www.mediafire.com/?kr649t97dd116cd

*Odin3 1.7- http://files.teamkomin.com/Andromeda/Tools/Odin3 v1.7.exe or http://www.mediafire.com/?dy2ix2icags19qr

*Ursa Minor - http://files.teamkomin.com/Andromeda/Tools/UrsaMinor.tar or http://www.mediafire.com/?a1i0boby6em54eo

*Andromeda3 - http://files.teamkomin.com/Andromeda/Andromeda3-Final.zip or http://www.mediafire.com/?vpu22j478j4542a

Recovery Software

*Odin3 one-click 1.0- use

only

in case of emergency, this can damage your phone -http://www.multiupload.com/XAZUYNXSC1

Tips, Tricks, Good to know

If you have a standard computer setup and you see your phone connected to a port higher then COM6, reboot your phone and your computer before flashing anything.

Phone--!--PC is just a download mode. If the computer does not recognize the phone, reinstall drivers, reboot and pull the battery out, then try again.

Odin is only used for initial and/or recovery modification. After using odin to flash a new kernel sucessfully, you will only need ClockWorkMod (CWM) to flash most kernels and ROMs. CWM is accessed by pressing and holding the 3 button combo.

If your phone displays Phone--!--PC and does not register a COM port on your computer follow the directions below

1. remove the usb cable, battery, sdcard, SIM.

2. wait 10 seconds, then insert the USB cable.

3. press and hold the 3 button combo while you insert the battery

4. continue to hold until phone's screen goes black twice and release power button.

5. timing is critical, it may not work the first time. Keep going until you see the COM port is connected properly.

Disclaimer: All materials presented are for informational purposes. This video is not an authorization, advertisement, nor a suggestion to flash your phone with custom firmware. In no event shall I be held liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, spcial, exemplary, or concequential damages, including but not limited to loss of data, business interruption or damage to equipment. This information is released AS-IS with no written or express warranty or liability.