[Captivate Android Development] antonyvijai:
Pardon my long post. Being an extreme noob..I have to clarify method number one as I have understood it. I cannot wait to flash to Continuum 5.3 from continuum 4. Please read the steps mentioned in this post and EXPERTS PLEASE HELP by confirming my understanding or correct if i have stated anything wrong or missed anything. I know this is totally dumb but pls consider this as a help you can extend and try to help. Thanks for all your help.

Continuum version 5.3 Installation Steps:

Method number 1: (Given in the OP)

Download latest version of Continuum and put it on sdcard

Optional - return to stock using this method

Optional - only if you dont have bootloaders - install JVB bootloaders with ODIN in PDA section

•	download the bootloaders package

Flash this kernel (or any other kernel with CWM3) with ODIN in PDA section with Auto Reboot option unchecked

Pull out the battery and disconnect the cable after ODIN said "RESET"

Reboot in recovery using Volume UP + Power button

Install Continuum from sdcard.

Method number 1: (My understanding)

1.	Download Continuum.v5.3.zip file and put it on /mnt/sdcard in the internal memory of the phone

2.	Return to stock using Odin3 v1.3.exe found under JF6_secure.zip file. First, download the JF6_secure.zip file to the computer. Extract JF6_secure.zip in the same folder. Open JF6_secure folder. Inside the folder there are three files.

a.	JF6_secure.tar.md5

b.	Odin3 v1.3.exe

c.	Odin3.ini

3.	Double click Odin3 v1.3.exe. The Odin window I see has GT-i9000/SGH-i897 at the title bar. By default it has Auto reboot and F.Reset Time checked in. I need to keep them as they are.

4.	I have to switch off my phone currently running continuum version 4. Hold down both volume up+down and insert the usb cable to get into download mode

5.	I need to click on PDA and select JF6_secure.tar.md5

6.	Once I see ID:COM port appear (with yellow), I need to click Start and wait for the phone to reboot and the status says “PASS” (in green)

7.	Close Odin3 v1.3.exe

8.	Now I have to check if the phone has actually gone back to JF6.

9.	Upon verification of JF6, I need to power off the phone. Remove SIM and external sd card and Battery.

10.	I have to download Odin 1.3.rar and extract the contents using 7zip to a folder (I called it Odin 1.3). Inside the folder there are three files.

a.	s1_odin_20100803.pit

b.	Odin3 v1.3.exe

c.	Odin3.ini

11.	Double click Odin3 v1.3.exe. The Odin window I see has GT-P1000 at the title bar. By default it has Auto reboot and F.Reset Time checked in. I need to keep them as they are.

12.	I have to switch off my phone currently running stock JF6. Hold down both volume up+down and insert the USB cable to get into download mode

13.	I need to click on PDA and select the bootloader file “galaxys-bootloader-JVB.tar.md5” (1541 KB)

14.	Once I see ID:COM port appear (with yellow), I need to click Start and wait for the phone to reboot and the status says “PASS” (in green). THIS IS WHERE I HAVE MY BIGGEST DOUBT. WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN IN THIS STEP? IS THE PHONE GOING TO BOOT UP ALL THE WAY BACK TO “WHAT”? PLEASE CLARIFY WHAT I SHOULD EXPECT TO SEE IN THIS STEP

15.	Close Odin3 v1.3.exe

16.	Power off the phone and hold vol down + power or vol down + usb insert to get into download mode. Or CAN I USE AIO TOOLBOX to get into download mode? Or DO I ABSOLUTELY NEED USB JIG?

17.	Re-open the same Odin3 v1.3.exe (GT-P1000) and uncheck Auto Reboot option

18.	Select TalonDEV-0.1.2.tar kernel (or can I flash TalonDEV-0.1.6.tar in this step itself?) given in the OP in the PDA field and click start

19.	Wait until the status window says “Reset” (in blue). Once I see “reset” I need to unplug the cable from the phone and remove the battery.

20.	Put the battery in and hold vol up + power to get in to CWM3 recovery

21.	Once inside recovery I need to select “Install Zip from sd card”

22.	Select Continuum.v5.3.zip and click yes-Install

23.	Wait for phone to reboot completely into the welcome screen