yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Captivate Android Development] monoespacial:
I think I'm using the standard kernel that comes when you install the ROM. Can I just flash Talon from CWM to give it a try?
[Captivate Android Development] reinbeau:
Absolutely. I'm using the test version, 0.6.0.1, which can be found here.
[Captivate Android Development] monoespacial:
I'll try this in a while. I deleted the Winamp widget and it seems to have gotten better, but I'll try it anyway.
[Captivate Android Development] BusySignal:
Does this ROM have iptables support? Trying to get ProxyDroid to work but no success.
[Captivate Android Development] GGGETTER:
i got an update message from att for the 2.3 GB i was wondering since i'm using this rom i'm ok.my phone info...

sgh-I897

FW 2.3.3

BB I9000TUBJV6

KERNEL 2.6.35.7-I9000XWJW1-CL788890

#0.6.0.1-talon-dev

serendipity VII B3

just learning new to this but trying i'm enjoying it,so let me no what i need to do because sometime my phone completely shut off i have to turn it back on,i did check my battery i was on 76 % life so don't no if that have to with the update or i install it wrong....thanks
[Captivate Android Development] :
The update is for the official release of Gingerbread (KK4) by AT&T. This is an i9000 based rom, so they are not the same. If you would like to go back to stock and upgrade to gingerbread look at the sticky for the stock firmwares.
[Captivate Android Development] GGGETTER:
thanks nygfan760 for the reply,i'm good with what i have...lol,can yo tell me why my phone shut off have you came across that before...thanks
[Captivate Android Development] Rodman101:
Ok, so I'm having a problem where I can't take videos and I can't extract a logcat. When I go to take a video and press the record button, it'll show the loading circle, go to portrait mode, then force close. When I go to lookup the logcat, I can't find it. I am 100% sure I have logcat enabled in terminal, so I'm at my wits end.

I'm feeling serendipitous...
[Captivate Android Development] reinbeau:
Have you flashed anything recently, any mods? If all else fails, try a fresh flash of the ROM - a PITA, I know, but it sounds as though something is borked, for sure.....
[Captivate Android Development] Rodman101:
Dammit, that's exactly what I didn't want to do. And, no I hadn't flashed any mods, it was from one day to the next that it stopped working.

I'm feeling serendipitous...
[Captivate Android Development] dutch55:
Rodman101,

Before reflashing, you can try this:

Boot into recovery, then go into the advanced menu and clear the Dalvik cache, go back and clear the data cache then reboot (I don't think it matters which you clear first). This will cause the reboot to take longer than normal but won't remove any programs, data, or settings.
[Captivate Android Development] Paladuck:
http://serendipity7.weebly.com/download.html

for step 1 where it says "Download this package" the link is dead. Any mirrors?
[Captivate Android Development] iRide113:
PM Mikey if he hasn't fixed the link yet.
[Captivate Android Development] Rodman101:
What file is it that determines a device's footprint for the market?

I'm feeling serendipitous...
[Captivate Android Development] Joecascio2000:
I think your looking for build.prop.
[Captivate Android Development] Rodman101:
Well,I know that plays a part if it but I thought there was also another file that did contributed.

I'm feeling serendipitous...
[Captivate Android Development] iRide113:
No, it's just build.prop I believe.

Not always the smartest thing to play with though...
[Captivate Android Development] Rodman101:
Lol, ya I figured that it the hard way already with my last tablet...

I'm feeling serendipitous...
[Captivate Android Development] iRide113:
If you're trying to get an app from the Market like Chrome, it's easier to just install Snappz Market.
[Captivate Android Development] Rodman101:
So to pose yet another question, what lib files and any other files associated with the camera? I've managed to pinpoint my camera problem to the lib files.
[Captivate Android Development] iRide113:
Libquickview.so
[Captivate Android Development] Rodman101:
Well,I knew that one. Do you think there are any others?

I'm feeling serendipitous...
[Captivate Android Development] iRide113:
No. Do you need another camera to flash?

I made a CWM for the SGS II Camera for Cappy back when I had one.

Here you go...

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/21172955/Camera-SGSII-02%20%281%29.zip
[Captivate Android Development] sawalke4:
Im trying to flash this on my friends captivate. He is on sock AT&T 2.2.1 I downloaded the package and followed the directions with ODIN, however I cant find the PDA, PHONE, CSC, and PIT files in the zip. There are three folders "META-INF, system, and updates" However I cant find the pda files. I rooted the phone and installed clockwork recovery. Can I just flash this S7_Build_3.zip using CWM recovery? What is Kernel 4.1 zip for? Should I flash this first, then flash the ROM? What is the GB bootloader?
[Captivate Android Development] anishz:
You have to do a lot of reading dude! Flashing bootloaders has a risk of bricking your phone. but don't be afraid, i have changed bootloaders lots of times.

I am giving a link for a guide to flashing roms by Trusselo. CLICK HERE.

Just read thoroughly and enjoy upgrade to GB.
[Captivate Android Development] iRide113:
There are two packages you need to download on the website. One for GB bootloaders, one for Serendipity.
[Captivate Android Development] reinbeau:
Unfortunately the bootloader link is dead. I know people have PMd Mikey, but it hasn't been restored yet :(

I was hopeful from his posts that he was going to give us a final version from the official release, but given some of his remarks in the WinMo section I don't think he'll be back to Android anytime soon.
[Captivate Android Development] gcamp0730:
I'm currently uploading the Installation.7z file, which is what "this package" refers to in step 1 of the instructions. I can't update the weebly website, but we can at least have a valid link posted here. I'll update this post when the upload finishes.

Edit:

Here's the link: http://www.mediafire.com/?sq4ugq1j69cs9ed
[Captivate Android Development] iRide113:
Android is getting worse and worse.
[Captivate Android Development] reinbeau:
I guess so, however, I will not do anything with apples but eat them ;) WinMo? Micro$oft doesn't make me much happier, but if that's the way things go, then go there I shall - but not until I get my Note.
[Captivate Android Development] iRide113:
Apple is already the best and will continue to raise the bar and get better and better. Nothing can compare - Android had a chance, but is now really screwing up.

Instead of Android coming out with new **** every 2 weeks, maybe they should fix what they have now and start from there. It's getting out of control.
[Captivate Android Development] mbc663:
My chicks iphone4s drops 15% every hour with the sceen off. She hates it.
[Captivate Android Development] Rodman101:
I didn't want to flash a new camera because that's what messed it up and even when I reverted it still was messed up. I don't know what sort of black magic you used, but it's working with the new camera, so...Thanks!

I'm feeling serendipitous...
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
Link fixed.

Sent from my SGH-I897
[Captivate Android Development] sa1yan:
Lol, that's her fault most likely. Either her hardware's messed up(as some ppl have reported), or she excessively lets stuff run in the background. That's not normal. Most people will lose 1-4% with screen off and 3G on. That's insanely good. My cappy will get the same battery life with no WiFi or 3G on, and that's why apple wins. Plus uber good stability. That's a deal.
[Captivate Android Development] mikel.canovas:
Have to argue against that. Really depends what rom/kernel/oc/uv/misc. modifications you have running. For example, last night, I left my phone uncharged with wifi and 3g on. Over 7 hours, I dropped 1%. Also stability really depends on what you're doing with your phone. If you're an xda user, you're most likely going to have some pretty unstable modifications. Stock roms will get about the same stability as iOS.
[Captivate Android Development] iRide113:
No. iOS > Stock Android ROMs.

If stock Android ROMs were as good as iOS, there would no need for custom ROMs.
[Captivate Android Development] mbc663:
It wouldn't be her fault if it's hardware related
[Captivate Android Development] anishz:
No Stock android> ios, but people just luv to customise the @#$% out of their phones / don't like manufacturer skins / just crack flashers (like me).
[Captivate Android Development] iRide113:
iOS is far better in terms of design and overall use. Even Mikey will agree.
[Captivate Android Development] anishz:
If you talk about design and overall use, i find windows phone to be much better than ios. But mind you i don't want to start a flame war, it's just my opinion.

I own a 4th gen ipod touch / Captivate and i have played a lot with my cousins HTC radar.

I liked the design of ios, but it's getting boring now. And in some apps the fake wood theme and stuff like that is plain stupid.

The best thing about ios for me is the design of 3rd party apps, much better than the android counterparts (there may be some exceptions).

I am not a hardcore fanboy of any platform, i do want options, and to be fair all smartphone OS's learn from each other.

Ok end of discussion for me, this is serendipity development thread not our ios vs android thread :p.
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
Windows Phone needs better hardware and more apps.

Android needs unification, speed improvements, stability improvements, some sort of damage control of malware, more apps, a drastic slowdown in new hardware releases, and more control being placed in users hands.

The iPhone... well it doesn't really NEED anything. Plenty of room for improvement, sure but there's no glaring deficiency. That's why it's most popular.

Sent from my SGH-I897
[Captivate Android Development] hazenagent:
In my opinion the iphone problem is the 2008 screen size. 3.5" is just too small and the new phone still has it . The new giant screens are too big.

The GSII hit the sweet spot with the 4.3" screen and the great resolution.
[Captivate Android Development] mbc663:
I can't get over the lack of buttons on the iPhone. That one button at the bottom and it just takes u back to home. I can't stand using my girls. Not to mention the dullness and lack of vibrancy in color.
[Captivate Android Development] simple man:
After having a rooted Android device, and being able to do what I want with my device, I would get so bored with an IPhone. Not to mention the petty behavior of apple, suing over slide to unlock, did Henry Ford sue Chevrolet for making a car with a steering wheel? Apple needs to cut out the pettiness, why are they so afraid of competition? JMHO.
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
They're not doing anything notably different than other patent lawsuits between other companies.

And to be fair, the levels of copying in Samsung products and firmwares is staggering. It's really unfortunate for everyone involved.

Sent from my SGH-I897
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
Yup. First thing I read on these phones is screen size. Over 4.3" and it's automatically out. Ideally I'd like a 4" 300 ppi phone.

Sent from my SGH-I897
[Captivate Android Development] Reamer09:
Agreed. Its ridiculously stupid having a 5.3" phone such as the Note. I can do a better job concealing a pistol than fitting that into a pocket. I say 4" is the best.

sent from my Galaxy S Captivate
[Captivate Android Development] reinbeau:
Wait until you're old, eyesight failing, and used to a stylus, you won't think it's so strange - and pistols aren't hard to conceal ;)
[Captivate Android Development] simple man:
The Note is getting great feedback.
[Captivate Android Development] Reamer09:
Ha, I'm not old enough to be use to a stylus (no offense intended). I can understand the eyesight part but still, seems like 4.3" would be plenty. And as far as CCW, I'm in a wheelchair so IWB holsters are out and I live in Houston Texas. That restricts my options quite a bit.

sent from my Galaxy S Captivate
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
It might be easier to just stick a payphone in my pocket.

Sent from my SGH-I897
[Captivate Android Development] mbc663:
Go for it Zack Morris!
[Captivate Android Development] random1204:
Two things.

1. I loved this ROM when it came out and still do now that I recently got another Captivate. The iPhone was just boring to use. Nothing to play with. If you jailbreak it, any good apps cost nearly $5 each...just to do simple actions. Anyway, reinstalled this on my new captivate and still loving it.

2. On a slightly unrelated subject I go to charge my phone and the green battery never ends up showing. Just the grey outline and the spiral loading lines. That's it. Any ideas? I need to calibrate this battery...bought it from a friend who had 3 batteries and trashed them all because she wouldn't calibrate one and just use that. Hahaha so my battery life is at ~3 hours. It got better when I bump charged it last night, but now I can't because it's not showing that its charging while off.

Thanks for any help and MikeyMike, you're awesome.
[Captivate Android Development] clivesay:
Gang, a few things I am hopeing you can help with some guidance.

1. Been using Serendipity since the beginning. Starting to have a lot of issues with force closing multiple times in a row then ok. Now having problems with losing volume while in the middle of call on speakerphone. Are others seeing strange behavior. If so are you just reformatting and installing? Just wondering if I am having a software or hardware issue. Call quality seems to be deterriorating too.

2. Update time is here. What would you choose on AT&T? SGII, Skyrocket? I have looked at the note. It would be awesome for vpn into client networks but don't know I want to carry it around.

Chris
[Captivate Android Development] reinbeau:
A reflash will no doubt fix it, it's a PITA, but a solution.

You'll hear it's too big (might as well carry around a pay phone :D) but I'm going for the Note myself. Hopefully in two weeks I'll have the pennies saved....
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
The i777 is nearly the same as the i9100. Just like the i897 and i9000.

The i727 and i717 have no international equivalent (the i717 had its processor changed to accommodate LTE).

Therefore, the latter two are stuck on whatever firmware AT&T and Samsung decide to give it. To put that in perspective, the i997 is still on Froyo.
[Captivate Android Development] clivesay:
So if I understand correctly, you are saying better to stick with the SGII for ROM flexibility? Interestingly, I just read this morning that the SGIII is soon to be revealed. Maybe I just wait. I put ICS on the Cappy last night but think I will probably go back to S7.

Thank you for the info!

Chris
[Captivate Android Development] portalgod:
Just curious, what didn't you like about the ICS ROMs on the cappy that would drive you to go back to S7. I had S7 on my phone for a little while and it's amazing. Great battery life, very smooth and polished, with a ton of support in this thread.

I very recently installed ICSSGS (with glitch kernel) and it's been a very nice experience so far. For my day to day use, I haven't had any issues, so I'm curious what issues I would see that would drive me back to the old faithful S7.
[Captivate Android Development] clivesay:
I just installed this one today and I agree. It's running very well. I think I will leave it on and see how it goes. Nice to know if things don't work well you have S7 to go back to!
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
So apparently Negri Electronics is having a contest to win an iPad 3. You leave a joke and get people to "like" it.

https://negrielectronics.com/negri-electronics-presents-post-a-joke-for-free-ipad3

Mine is Mike [redacted], in case you feel inclined to like it (isn't shameless self promotion great? :p)

Sent from my SGH-I897
[Captivate Android Development] bnaivar:
I'm an idiot.

My wife wanted me to install SVII on her Captivate and I started Odin without remembering that she had the AT&T Gingerbread already on it. I soft-bricked the phone. I've ordered the jig to get it back in download mode, but I'm unsure of where to go from there. Do I just start over in Odin as if it was FroYo now?
[Captivate Android Development] Joecascio2000:
If its soft bricked you should still be able to get into download mode (I think by taking out the battery, holding both volume buttons, plugging in the USB, then put the battery back in)(or some process like that). But if you have the jig already try again. The first Odin pack has i9000 gb bootloaders which if I remember are necessary because people who used ATT GB bootloaders experienced some issues.
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
You take the battery out, put it back in, hold both volumes and insert USB. You don't press power.

Sent from my SGH-I897
[Captivate Android Development] bnaivar:
All I get is a picture of a phone, a yellow triangle, and a picture of a computer. It happens as soon as plug in the USB.
[Captivate Android Development] simple man:
Put the proper files in place, and hit start, it should flash anyways.
[Captivate Android Development] Joecascio2000:
Yeah that's called download mode.
[Captivate Android Development] bnaivar:
What happened to the big yellow triangle and the robot with the shovel?
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
Sounds like he means this screen:

You can try this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=15330252
[Captivate Android Development] bnaivar:
Yes Mikey that was it. Using the jig I was able to get into download mode and run Odin3, but now the phone just flashes the AT&T screen and the Galaxy S screen over and over. Also I can't get the phone to recognize the external card. I can get into CWM, but when I go to the external card I can only see the files from the internal card listed.
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
Mount the internal SD card from CWM and put the files you want to flash on there?
[Captivate Android Development] bnaivar:
Tried that. It's like the phone doesn't even know it's there. I guess it's possible I have a bad card. I'm going to try reflashing everything from Odin and then replacing the card if that doesn't work.

Reflashing everything did the trick. Now the phone sees the card. I'm having trouble getting it into CWM again, but at least I've got the phone working.
[Captivate Android Development] bnaivar:
OK I've got to be missing a step, but I can't figure out what. I've copied the SVII zip file onto the external sd card, but when I go into CWM it's as if the card doesn't exist. My PC sees the card, but the phone doesn't, or I'm missing it somehow. :(

I started off this thread by titling it "I'm an Idiot". Further proof of that...........I was trying to install the ROM to the EXTERNAL card, not the sd card.

We're good now. Thanks for the suggestions.
[Captivate Android Development] sawalke4:
in CWM go into mounts and storage and select "mount SD card"
[Captivate Android Development] Clark Joseph Kent:
Works great..used this a few times...even had that picture ....still a form of download mode just a different pic....:)
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
Depends on why you're getting it. May or may not still connect to your computer.

Sent from my SGH-I897
[Captivate Android Development] jayb222:
Okay here's what I did. I was rooted froyo, reverted back to stock as was recommended. Then used Odin to flash the gingerbread base given on the Serenity vii homepage. I'm suck after that.

I don't have clockwork anymore to flash the Serenity.zip and i am no longer rooted. It just looks like i have a stock gingerbread build. What should I do now to get Serenity going?

Check out my sites:

http://www.857music.com

Http://www.djnovate.com
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
http://serendipity7.weebly.com/download.html

Start at step 8.
[Captivate Android Development] jayb222:
I did step 8. I was stuck at step 13 with a no root rom. if I can get into clock work and flash Serenity then I'll have a root enabled rom again? Thanks for the help

Check out my sites:

http://www.857music.com

Http://www.djnovate.com
[Captivate Android Development] reinbeau:
The kernel is rooted. Flash that and you're all set. Then in step 13 you'll flash the ROM.
[Captivate Android Development] cas0404:
Add-on Kitchen Samsung KB

hi, i wanna know if i can use the Samsung KB from Serendipity VII Kitchen and installed into CM7? does this work?
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
It might work, yes.

Sent from my SGH-I897
[Captivate Android Development] Clark Joseph Kent:
Big thx...I use your ROM to begin my two boys journey on android...they learn their phones (cappy) at the same time they have a custom ROM. :D

Sent by Aeon (bigfau's) Awesomeness via me !
[Captivate Android Development] gluvox:
So I've decided to update my ROM from (S 6.4) and I'm stuck ate the beginning.

I opened Odin, went to download mode, hit start, but now I'm stuck in download mode.

The phone doesn't reboot.

*** 3. Select the PDA, PHONE, CSC, and PIT files in their correct spots.

I can select RDA, PHONE and CSC, but PIT doesn't have a check box)
[Captivate Android Development] G.Hook:
Hello. Does anyone know if I can get the email client from 2.3.5 to work with this ROM? The flashable email client from the Serendipity VII website works ok, but the notification bar for it keeps a rolling total of new messages, not the actual number of new messages on my account.

Back to Serendipity VII after trying out some ICS roms. Much more stable and I like the Gingerbread speeddial (not sure why they got rid of speeddial).

Nevermind, found it. Clean out the current email.apk and rename this to email.apk and pop this one into system if anyone else is having this same problem. This is the Email.apk from 2.3.5
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
That's a Samsung thing. That would be in Samsung ICS if it were to ever come to the i9000.

Sent from my SGH-I897
[Captivate Android Development] cas0404:
Hi MikeyMike01,

Are you gonna make the last update to this rom, maybe 2.3.7? or bring some ICS stuff to GB? or anything?

thx
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
Probably not. You never know though.

Sent from my SGH-I777
[Captivate Android Development] cas0404:
xcaliburinhand vG.3.1

Hi, MikeyMike01 i just saw that xcaliburinhand released a new kernel version vG.3.1 and you have in your rom vG.1.2, can i update to this version???

And i wanna ask, which kernel are you using?
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
You can always update kernels independent of the ROM if you like.
[Captivate Android Development] GGGETTER:
HI mike can you tell how i can stop the Lagging and the shut down when battery get 50% low,it was doing great don't no what happen.

i'm on

FW 2.3.3

BB I9000TUBJV6

Kernel 2.6.35.7-I9000XWJW1-CL788890

#0.6.0.1 talondev

build S7.3

thanks.......
[Captivate Android Development] jbdan:
Getting some random "quietness" out of ringtones, music, anything with the external speaker. It will be normal for a moment then randomly go to a volume so low that you'd have to put the speaker next to your ear to hear it. Then voila, back to loud again. ATT captivate just rooted running Seren7 Any ideas?
[Captivate Android Development] sa1yan:
I've never tried this ROM, but I'm wondering if there are any random reboot problems like most other non AT&T GB ROMs have (like Apex)
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
Never had a reboot problem. It's based on AT&T GB.

Sent from my SGH-I777
[Captivate Android Development] sa1yan:
Oh good. I thought it was based on jvo=i9000 based?

Sent from my non-stock Captivate
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
I thought this was a different thread. It is i9000 based. At any rate there's no reboot problem I'm aware of.

Sent from my SGH-I777
[Captivate Android Development] gcamp0730:
I've never had a reboot problem on this ROM. It's one of the more stable i9000 ROMs out there. I fall back to this when I'm not on your KK4 ROM. :D