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[Captivate Android Development] musavvir:
BRICKED, help?

Guys, I was going to Froyo stock using Odin 3 One click from SERENDIPITY VII.

I've done this couple of times before so I don't think I've screwed up with ODIN. or have I? I tried to go back to Froyo stock from a gingerbread ROM... was that it? Whatever it was, my phone's completely unresponsive now. It's a hard-brick, I believe. Power button doesn't work, no screen, no nothing. I've had a soft-brick before which showed some "computer-connection-apostrophe" screen, but nothing this time... so is it a hard brick then?

I can't think clearly. Can anybody help me here?

I've described with situation in details here: LINK
[Captivate Android Development] reinbeau:
Page not found. I will say this, have you tried holding the power and up volume button as you insert the USB? Worth a shot.
[Captivate Android Development] xpakage:
Have you pulled the battery and then tried all the old Froyo methods to get back into download?

It sounds bad but never give up........
[Captivate Android Development] musavvir:
Sorry, here...

Just tried that. Doesn't work.

I've had a so-called "soft-brick" before. This trick what youve mentioned here did work that time. Not working now.

I need to know about this "JTAG". Can I do it myself?
[Captivate Android Development] Jack45:
+1 10 char
[Captivate Android Development] kcfan491:
Do you have a download mode jig. I picked one up on Ebay for around 8 bucks. You just plug it into your charging port and the phone goes straight to download mode
[Captivate Android Development] zeddock:
Is there a way to tell a connect of usb to connect without having to wait on usb connect in notification and press the Copy files button?

I ask as my new truck won't connect to it as an mp3 player because I think it times out waiting for the connection.

Tia

Zeddock
[Captivate Android Development] gspears:
+1 This little jig works great and has brought many a samsung back from the brink. It's even better on the SGS2 because it resets a stupid counter samsung installed to see how many times you've flashed and gets rid of a stupid little warning triangle that shows when you boot when you have a non stock rom.
[Captivate Android Development] reinbeau:
Huh? So, they're trying to 'catch' us flashing ROMs? How do you use it to get rid of the warning triangle?
[Captivate Android Development] Jack45:
Jig gets you into download mode, resets the flash counter, and eliminates the triangle.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhJS4KSiP5M
[Captivate Android Development] kegobeer:
That's pretty slick! For me, it's definitely worth the 8 bucks.
[Captivate Android Development] Jack45:
Agreed. I made my own for the Captivate using 99 cents worth of Radio Shack resistors, but since this works on the SGS and SGS II, I broke open the piggy bank and splurged for the big bucks.
[Captivate Android Development] reinbeau:
Good to know. I've got a jig, NorCalEinstein (I think that's his name) sent me one awhile back, it was $5, I think - cheap insurance. Haven't had to use it yet, but there's always a first time....

So, is there an SGS II in your future???
[Captivate Android Development] jastx:
Gang, my S7 build 2 kernel 4.1 internet performance sucks with the included S7 internet app or dolphin hd. It is so slow connected to my wireless router. Most of the time I'm getting "webpage not available" errors and it take two or three times to load a page. It's useless. I have the laptop I'm writing this on also connected and there is no problem.

I asked a page or two ago about other faster kernels. Do you think that is my issue or what? I just ran Quadrant and got 1611. As I watched it seemed to take a long time on the I/O section.

Any recommendations? What should I check? Thanks for your help!
[Captivate Android Development] Joecascio2000:
Flash a different modem.
[Captivate Android Development] pittsm:
Yeah, I bought a Jig from mobile tech videos awhile back

Sent from my extremely awesome Captivate.
[Captivate Android Development] simple man:
+1 They work great just to put your phone in download mode w/o being soft bricked too. I use mine to flash my wife's, her friends, and my phone any time I need download mode.......definitely worth the cash.

Sent from my I897
[Captivate Android Development] Jack45:
It's questionable whether the NorCalEinstein jig will work on your upcoming SGS II. You may want to check. Mobiletechvideos' version was updated to handle the old and new SGS flavors.

Regarding the SGS II, I'm on the fence. My early upgrade for a new device is in mid-December, but my phone is so fast and stable that I'd have to come up with a really good excuse to spend the money. I'll send you a PM regarding my current configuration, as it would be inappropriate to discuss in this thread.
[Captivate Android Development] J-Wall:
How can I get swype to work after flashing? And can I flash talon kernel with this ROM?
[Captivate Android Development] 13_:
Get> Swype <from their site, or themed swype from OJ and Bluedipity theme work. I assume they would work for ya. And yes, Talon works fine.
[Captivate Android Development] J-Wall:
And where could i find a different modem to flash? JV6 doesn't work very well in my area.
[Captivate Android Development] 13_:
In the modem sticky at top of forum.
[Captivate Android Development] J-Wall:
And do I use the I9000 or the I897?
[Captivate Android Development] simple man:
I9000, the rom is based on I9000

Sent from my I897
[Captivate Android Development] reinbeau:
Talon kernel

If I want to switch to the Talon kernel, should I use this one? I want to try these tweaks to see if it smooths out my phone. If it doesn't work, I'm afraid I'm going to have to jump ship, as the lack of development here has finally gotten to me. I can't use Widgetlocker (widgets don't last through a reboot), there's some fix I posted about here that hasn't been included, among other things (nonfunctional Swype still included).....hopefully these tweaks will help. If they don't, it's on to Apex, which is being highly recommended to me by a former Serendipity fan. I don't want to leave, but these things have become a deal breaker for me now.

I am not a hater, just a sad, puzzled Serendipity fan.
[Captivate Android Development] FirstNoobToBrickHisPhone:
Come to the Dark Side, Luke.
[Captivate Android Development] fireboss:
Downloaded S7 and flashed it last night. Restored my apps and data. When I unlock the screen I get "Sorry! The application status bar (process com.android.systemui) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again."

I've searched on notification bar and status bar without success. How do I get a status bar back?
[Captivate Android Development] conundrum768:
Yeah, that's the page for both the current and the beta TalonDev kernels. I would recommended the stable version for now and you can try the beta after you're a little more comfortable messing with your oc/uc and kernel settings.
[Captivate Android Development] AnarchoXen:
I had this when I went from SVII to Fasty II. I had flashed a theme then this error showed up. I re-flashed the theme and the error hasn't showed up. Nit sure what it was causing this as I've never seen the error before. Not helpful sorry, but I did have the same error.
[Captivate Android Development] Jack45:
I'm using the test version (not BIGMEM) with its default settings. No problems. TalonDEV-0.4.4.22-1200-CWM3.zip

Regarding the tweaks, I'd recommend creating a backup folder off of system/etc/init.d and copy your existing init.d folder contents to it in the event you want to back track. As the instructions say, all existing files within the init.d folder should be deleted to avoid any conflicts with the tweak's contents.
[Captivate Android Development] fireboss:
I thought it might be a theme issue but now mi WiFi errors out instead connecting too. I have to do something pretty quickly as I need to use this for work :) If I do that anytime soon

Edit: Just flashed a new Theme from the Serenity Web site and I love the theme but the notification bar is still not working. I've also not been able to find a way to keep the phone screen lit when I am making a call. I looked at add ons but saw nothing that seemed to fit. I'm obviously missing something here; a toolbox of some kind perhaps? All help is appreciated.
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
2.3.4 is coming... it's just on the slow boat from China. :(
[Captivate Android Development] Dungeon47:
Talon beta .22 has been running very nice for me. Just make sure you don't have any ram hacks installed and it should be very smooth. Widget locker works fine, but I stopped using it once I discovered that with stock lock, YouTube can pause and return from screen off without losing position.

Sent from my Android using the power of Greyskull.
[Captivate Android Development] jetpuck73:
Can't wait till then!!!! :D:D
[Captivate Android Development] Jack45:
Is that literal or figurative?
[Captivate Android Development] jetpuck73:
Just a figure of speech.
[Captivate Android Development] t3chn0s1s:
Woohoo! Mikey, that's the BEST news I've heard all day!! To be honest, I have been thinking of leaving Serendipity7 knowing that development for this ROM has ended. I am a DIE HARD fan of this ROM and don't want to abandon ship. I have NEVER kept a ROM as long as I have held on to this one so I have been reluctant to flash anything else. Good to know that a 2.3.4 version is underway!
[Captivate Android Development] testsubject00001:
UPS Next day air is usually faster :) Keep up the good work man. Agreed this is the longest ROM ive ever kept on my phone.
[Captivate Android Development] Jack45:
Isn't ANYTHING made in the USA these days?
[Captivate Android Development] kegobeer:
This is.

http://www.ruger.com/products/sr556E/models.html
[Captivate Android Development] reinbeau:
Sweet! {10char}
[Captivate Android Development] Jack45:
Yours is bigger than mine. :o

http://www.ruger.com/products/lcp/
[Captivate Android Development] reinbeau:
And yours is bigger than

mine

http://memodj - but I really have this one ;)
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
And this is mine.

Do I win?
[Captivate Android Development] reinbeau:
LOL! I believe you do, Mikey!
[Captivate Android Development] xpakage:
I think those are outlawed in California :D
[Captivate Android Development] Jack45:
True that. Water conservation.
[Captivate Android Development] ATT Intruder:
Mikey,

I know you got rid of your Xoom and this one is CRAZY:eek: expensive.... but have you seen ATT HTC Jetstream tablet? Pricey but I think i might have to have it!
[Captivate Android Development] elghouchd:
Anybody here tried Phoenix Unleashed JS8? I hear that there are people (i know a lot of my friends are) going back to the Phoenix Unleashed froyo rom for the better stability, performance, and battery life. I still dont know if i want to go back (the lack of development on this rom is killing me!). Anybody recommend me going back to try out froyo over this rom?

Edit: Woops, probably should have read a page back before posting, mikey has a new update on the way! :):):):):):):):) So ill probably hang on to this rom for a little bit longer!!!!! YAAYAY:D:D i REALLY didnt want to leave beacuse this is the best GB ROM EVER!
[Captivate Android Development] kegobeer:
Is that monster made in the USA? If not, then sorry, you don't win.
[Captivate Android Development] Jack45:
Ha! Good catch. Guaranteed it's made in the same place as the ROM. China. One dolla.
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
A big no to an $850 tablet.

$400 is the most I'll spend on an Android tablet. Maybe $500 if it's exceptional.
[Captivate Android Development] Joecascio2000:
I agree. Even $400 for a TABLET is a lot to me. The most I would pay is $300.
[Captivate Android Development] Lawliet L Ryuzaki:
*dusts off account*

It's been a while since ive been back :O (It might be just me but) Tried downloading Serendipity VII, but the mediafire link is giving me error apparently =3= Can anyone host theirs on megaupload, etc. ?

EDIT: Nvm, downloaded it in class lol (ironically just didnt want to work at home for some reason.)
[Captivate Android Development] RashaMatt:
I can also recommend Talon and Apex - good software and great devs. Something to keep you busy anyway until the next release here ;)

____________________________________________________________

AT&T Captivate SGS I897, Apex 9.2, TalonDEV 0.4.4.22, KC1
[Captivate Android Development] mmalka:
In my book to post on a Chef's thread recommending the ROM made by other Chef is quite rude...

I've been testing Serendipity VII with Talon Kernel and Tegrak OC without any problems. Serendipity IMHO is still the best ROM for the Captivate.
[Captivate Android Development] Jack45:
I understand and respect your sentiments. That said, I believe there are mitigating factors to consider.

The poster did write "Something to keep you busy anyway until the next release here." This clearly indicates that he suggests a temporary diversion rather than a permanent transfer of allegiance.

The last release of Serendipity for the Captivate occurred on June 10th, almost three months ago...a lifetime in the technology world. The next iteration of Serendipity should, IMO, be a superset of Apex as I believe it is the current gold standard for GB 2.3.4. Watching others play in a newer, improved, active sandbox while you wait "ages" for yours to be updated as you witness a stagnant ROM thread is a great deal to ask. Sampling what your sandbox could be is a natural instinct for us tinkerers.

I have been a Serendipity flag waver since way back, yet I'm experiencing and enjoying Apex for now. If Mikey does what's expected of his fine talents and refocuses attention on his loyal followers, Apex could very well prove to have been a nice place to visit.
[Captivate Android Development] Joecascio2000:
I agree, however, Mikey isn't an a$$. He doesnt care which rom you use. Certainly not in this situation where everyone knows a new version is coming soon and might want to test other roms out before then. I'm sure any one who leaves will be right back when its realeased.
[Captivate Android Development] justin860:
I agree I have tried every single rom at least 3x "yes I have no life" and I keep coming back every aspect of this rom is amazing the color scheme is perfect. There are other roms that I like = to this one but their color scheme cannot compare. Donating on next and future releases.
[Captivate Android Development] reinbeau:
Yup. I'm still hanging in, but I may try Apex for a bit - I just really hate setting everything up again, I'm lazy :)
[Captivate Android Development] t3chn0s1s:
Reinbeau, you took the words right out of my mouth. I had been considering Apex as well for awhile because I can flash it right over S7 without having to flash bootloaders, etc.... Plus, like you said - I HATE setting everything back up again - my apps, my homescreens, etc. I'm hella lazy! LOL
[Captivate Android Development] Aus_Azn:
Just do a CWM backup, flash Apex, kernel, modem, then reboot.

When it reboots, go back into CWM, click advanced restore in backup and restore, and restore /data only.

I've never had trouble.
[Captivate Android Development] reinbeau:
It's all my home screens, widgets, etc. I've had great luck with TiBu, that isn't the problem. All of my icons are Desktop Visualizer widgets. I flashed one of those tweaks, and it wiped them all out, I've just rebuilt them.....don't want to do it again soon ;)
[Captivate Android Development] pittsm:
same here, I've got three screens full of desktop visualizer, not excited about having to redo them, lol

Sent from my extremely awesome Captivate.
[Captivate Android Development] Aus_Azn:
It's not a tweak. It literally just copies back your data partition from your old installation. It restores your launcher settings, home screens, security passwords, wallpapers, everything.
[Captivate Android Development] zeddock:
No search right now... What is a desktop visualizer please?

....well swype picked it, so it must be a real word!....

Just a funny thing my son said. Had to share here.
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
Mediafire went down at some point the other day.

In other news:
[Captivate Android Development] Joecascio2000:
Uhh.....Yay! Not really sure what it means but I'm glad to know that the new build is coming along. So does it mean soon? Or something else.
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
It means it took me a while to teach myself bash scripting. >_>
[Captivate Android Development] Joecascio2000:
Lol. Congrats!
[Captivate Android Development] reinbeau:
Nothing restores widgets, sadly. I did file away your suggestion and will use it!

Desktop Visualizer is an app that lets you set resizable widgets on your desktop. Here's a video explaining it a bit

In other fantastic news, here's a hopeful tease! Awesomeness is coming, just have to be patient, Ann........
[Captivate Android Development] pittsm:
and here's a little example of what you can do with it.....here's my current phone setup.

edit: wow, just noticed the date, three months with the same phone setup.....maybe its time for a change.......
[Captivate Android Development] Fowarek:
I'm not really sure whats going on but I reinstalled this rom last night after having much trouble with Apex, and now it has removed all my widgets twice, and just force rebooted after turning on wifi. Any ideas?
[Captivate Android Development] reinbeau:
Did you restore anything with TiBu?
[Captivate Android Development] zeddock:
Thanx to you and reinbeau.

Looks great!

Zeddock
[Captivate Android Development] zeddock:
I try to get here every few days... In some ways I am thankful that there has not been a new rom for a while.... At least now I can keep up with the reading.

BIG EDIT: But of course I still want the update mikey! Hehehe

I still am having trouble connecting through usb to my truck for music... See my post back a ways....

Is there a way to tell my phone to automatically accept that usb connection without the delay of saying it's ok to allow file transfers?

My truck's stereo is timing out before I can tell the phone ok.

Zeddock

Ps. Long time supporter and donator...

I don't have a captivate... I have a Serendipity Mini-Slate
[Captivate Android Development] Fowarek:
Yes, my user apps. The only system data I restored was my Dialer Storage/SMS file.
[Captivate Android Development] reinbeau:
I had wifi issues when I restored those exact same things with TiBu. I use SMS Save and Restore now, and rebuild my wifi connections instead of trying to restore any of it with TiBu, I've never had a problem since.
[Captivate Android Development] Fowarek:
Okay I'll reflash and let you know how it works.
[Captivate Android Development] elghouchd:
When i flashed this rom, my cell signal has gone weird. Randomly i would get no signal and i would have to restart my phone to get my signal back. Also my data is really slow. I think its the modem that comes with the rom. I live in Boston MA, so anyone around that area know a good modem to use?
[Captivate Android Development] Fowarek:
I also had this problem with Apex living in Boston. I haven't tried any other modems though but I want to find one that is okay in this area.
[Captivate Android Development] reinbeau:
Go back to JK4, the modem that came with Serendipity 6.4. I live on the South Shore.
[Captivate Android Development] justin860:
I 2nd that, and ugl2 and kc1 one very well for me here in Connecticut
[Captivate Android Development] RJ287:
Help with Wifi and Swype

Hey Guys,

I know this has been asked 100 times, and I really apologize if I offend anyone by asking it again. I can't seem to find a freaking GOOD EXPLAINED answer on this forum about this problem.

I am having problems (once in a while) where Wifi fails, I can reboot and it may work (50/50 chance). Is this a modem problem? I flashed a new modem to this i9000UGJK4 (Stock modem did not work for me (no signal)).

I have removed swype.apk and that one .co file with it in /system/app using windows command prompt. I had to remount rw to gain access to the file to delete it but anyhow....

Regardless what Swype I install (beta, themed one from forum). I use PUSH command to put into /system/app and still no install. Swype ALWAYS force closes. If there is a simple answer to why this is happening and a straight-answer solution to how I can fix it, that would be greatly appreciated.

I thank you for your time and I hope you can help me fix these issues!:)

Sincerely,

Your Noob.
[Captivate Android Development] Joecascio2000:
I am SOOO offended. jk

No it's not a modem issue. It's a problem with the Samsung build that this ROM is based on. There is no way to fix it, only thing you can do is wait until Mikey releases another build. It's coming soon-ish. I don't want to push a time frame, but I think it's safe to say no longer than a month. I just want to note that after upgrading to the latest kernel "4.1" I haven't had a single wifi reboot or error.
[Captivate Android Development] xpakage:
How do you turn on/off your WiFi? If you do it in the pull down notification bar, try making a WiFi shortcut on one of your app screens. Find a empty space on your homepage or an app page. Long press, shortcut, system, WiFi (at the bottom). Try turning it on and off that way and see if that works.

I do not use Skype so I cannot help there.
[Captivate Android Development] RJ287:
Thanks!

I would like to extend my thanks to you guys for SATISFYINGLY answering my questions. Your answers were very straight forward with no BS (British Smirking(:D)).

As for Swype, if someone can update me here on how to fix it (100% fix) that would be greatly appreciated as well.

Sincerely,

Your Noob.
[Captivate Android Development] Joecascio2000:
Yeaahhh.....swype....uh....i don't really know how to fix it. Swype is kinda weird. What I would recommend is flashing "link below". It's the latest version of swype only themed grey. Sorry no green version.

Edit: Sorry wrong link, use this one Swype 3.6
[Captivate Android Development] RJ287:
Thanks...oh wait..

Thanks, ill try this swype ASAP, see if it works. But silly me, I'm having another problem!

I am not able to send MMS like I was on stock Froyo 2.2. Could someone please explain why this may be? I have data connection on.:eek:

Forever,

Your Noob.
[Captivate Android Development] Joecascio2000:
Download the SamsungMMS app from the serendipity VII website under addons. That might be what your talking about.
[Captivate Android Development] RJ287:
Sorry, I will try that. It is late and my common sense is lacking.

Forever,

Your Tired Noob.
[Captivate Android Development] Fowarek:
So I reflashed and my widgets are still disappearing. Should I try a different kernel?
[Captivate Android Development] reinbeau:
Widgets are disappearing from where? They disappear from my lockscreen (can't use Widgetlocker), but not from any home screens.

Sent from a state of Serendipity
[Captivate Android Development] hazenagent:
It looks like my wife will get to "upgrade" to my Captivate next week when I get the new Galaxy S II.

Of course I will want to get rid of the ATT bloat and do some customizing so I am wondering if I will be able to Root the new phone. My Captivate is so awesome running S7 that I wonder if the new phone will be a downgrade?
[Captivate Android Development] smully1:
Mikey,

How long until the new release is ready?
[Captivate Android Development] reinbeau:
Right about the time he posts it, it will be ready ;)

Sent from a state of Serendipity
[Captivate Android Development] zeddock:
I am worried it will be a downgrade too!

Please let us know what you find?

Zeddock