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[Captivate Android Development] johnnyq12:
Originally Posted by johnnyq12

I tried using AIO tooldbox to load the serendipity 7 rom. the first time some processes did not load. I used odin to go back to stock. This time when I rebooted after loading the rom it just keeps rebooting, starting the system, then rebooting again. rebooting rebooting rebooting. I can't do anything at all. How do I get back to stock and start over?

Please help, I need my phone soon to go to the airport.

WOW!! There is only one flippin' download link and the install directions are right below it. I just don't understand......

Wow, thanks for the sarcasm. That cleared everything up. oh wait, no still stuck. Clearly I had a brain fart and messed up the install. I tried going back to stock with odin, but now it shows lots of failed loads and failed mounts. It ends up in recovery, but I cannot select anything at all. I am just stuck there. Any helpful suggestions?
[Captivate Android Development] iRide113:
1. Use the quote button.

2. Maybe try following the directions instead of trying to do it your way.
[Captivate Android Development] Joecascio2000:
First of all there was no sarcasm intended. Secondly, Did you use Odin 1click, NOT the one in AIO Toolbox?
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
But following directions is haaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrd.

Sent from my Infuse 4G
[Captivate Android Development] iRide113:
I think you need shorten the directions.. You know, only put what you have to do, not any optional things...
[Captivate Android Development] Joecascio2000:
NO the trick is to HIDE the download link somewhere in the directions. That way if your not smart enough to find out where it is, obviously you shouldn't be flashing. :D
[Captivate Android Development] tysj:
What's sad was that people couldn't even find the download link when it was first released and he had to add the note on the page.
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
Nothing there is optional.

Unless you already have GB bootloaders, as clearly indicated.

Sent from my Infuse 4G
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
I didn't know whether to laugh or cry. xD

Sent from my Infuse 4G
[Captivate Android Development] reinbeau:
I think you missed the sarcasm font iRide113 was using ;)
[Captivate Android Development] iRide113:
Looks like it went right over Mikey's head... ;)

Even better hide it in the tab called "Download" so it makes it even harder to figure out, and put the download links in different colors than the basic text.. Yes, that will most definitely separate the people smart enough to have third grade reading skills! :D
[Captivate Android Development] Aus_Azn:
I can't see it either. Must be a mobile thing...
[Captivate Android Development] reinbeau:
Man, there's a lot of wooshing going on in here today :D

Sent from a state of Serendipity
[Captivate Android Development] Jaeden09:
Anyone know why I have a bunch of services running for apps I don't have open? Just cleared up like 100mb of ram by closing them out. I think stumble upon was one, and a few games, and some other stuff. This was after a fresh reboot. Anyway to keep them from running?
[Captivate Android Development] jastx:
Is there any way or an app I can use to boost the call volume? I have been searching with no luck. I tried Voodoo Control but the settings have no effect. I tried Volume+FREE, another app for that purpose -- no effect.

Is there a better kernel for this rom that might help with call volume?

Thanks for your suggestions!
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
Font changes don't show in the XDA app. :P

Sent from my Infuse 4G
[Captivate Android Development] mmalka:
I've been using an app called Autostarts. Try it.
[Captivate Android Development] johnnyq12:
I used odin. could a jig get it back to download the correct software, and if not do you think I could swap it with att?
[Captivate Android Development] Joecascio2000:
Can you get into download mode. If so, use this Odin: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=731989

edit: To answer your other question, if you can get into download mode (using any method), then NO a jig will not help. The only thing a jig does is get you into download mode when you have no other option (or if your lazy)!
[Captivate Android Development] Jaeden09:
Ugh. What's the deal with the new market? I hate it. Too WP7 ish.
[Captivate Android Development] pittsm:
You bite your tongue, its amazing.

Sent from my extremely awesome Captivate.
[Captivate Android Development] joey_xda:
This is what helped a bit for me.

*Open SGS Info

Then press:

*Service Menu

*Audio

*Handset

*Volume

*SRC Speech RX Volume

*5_lvl :92

Press Menu then Key Input and enter 100

Press Menu then End

I'm also using JL2 modem.
[Captivate Android Development] kegobeer:
Anything is better than the agonizingly slow load times from the previous Market. I like the new design.
[Captivate Android Development] iRide113:
Now it competes with iTunes market. You can download movies, music, books., and apps... winning.
[Captivate Android Development] jastx:
Thanks, but what is SGS Info? I have SGS Toolbox and SGS Tools apps but can find no Info or Service Menu. I'll check Market but please let me know.

EDIT: Found Samsung Galaxy Info app on Market and implemented your suggestions. Thanks!
[Captivate Android Development] Sarius24:
I had to leave Serendipity, tired of it. GR-12 is just simple and perfect. Can you please not abandon it and just update with BLN??? Or if anyone knows a method to getting BLN on?
[Captivate Android Development] iRide113:
Umm Serendipity VII > GR-12...
[Captivate Android Development] manny05:
Just download the bln app from the market and enable it...

Captivate running dlev's latest rom

Talon kernel/snail

Overclocked and undervolt
[Captivate Android Development] Sarius24:
It doesnt work like that....without the kernel...
[Captivate Android Development] OBatRFan:
You can try flashing one of excal's older GB kernels that supports BLN, but I don't think it will support the GR-12 base. (JVB?) You might be SOL.
[Captivate Android Development] iRide113:
You can check the fix he posted here.. Check Mikey's started threads.
[Captivate Android Development] Toddyn:
Does serendipity 7 use the same modem as 6.4? I was using 6.4 for a long time and finally decided to give 7 a try last night, but since then i am not being able to connect on hspa (850) anymore :(
[Captivate Android Development] bryman27:
No, S7 uses a different modem. However, you can use JK4, the modem that came with 6.4, with S7. You should check out the modem thread.

Please don't cross post.

Sent from my SGH-I897
[Captivate Android Development] Toddyn:
Flashed the JK4 and now i am able to get on the 850mhz band, thanks for your help :)
[Captivate Android Development] G.Hook:
Hello. Has anyone had problems with SVII and the lock key? I keep having a problem where when I press the lock key the phone doesn't actually lock, it just turns off the screen. I am using the pattern lock. When this happens it actually also makes it to where I can not reboot the phone. I have to pull out the battery. After pulling it out and starting up the phone it works good for a while and then eventually the problem will happen again. I am on Build 2 of SVII and had been using some different kernels, but recently came back to the 4.1 kernel. Any ideas?
[Captivate Android Development] projectpaki:
Is there a way to get the miui lockscreen for s7?
[Captivate Android Development] Joecascio2000:
Not that I know of without flashing a theme.

Check out BrymanThemes.weebly.com

Find a theme you like, flash it. And check out the appropriate 9-lockscreen mod under "addons" for what ever theme you chose.
[Captivate Android Development] xThe Enforcer:
Just wanted to say thanks again to Mike and Chance. Great ROM... I'm loving it!
[Captivate Android Development] rcllcr:
I have had this ROM for awhile and it is solid. But I find that my cell reception has been greatly diminished since using this ROM. Locations I used to get solid reception, I get low or no reception at all.

Anyone else have this issue or know what may be causing it?
[Captivate Android Development] Joecascio2000:
Modems! Modems! Modems!
[Captivate Android Development] rcllcr:
Why is it that the best modem is not just used in this ROM? How is it possible that some modems work for better for some than others? Wouldn't one modem be the best for everyone? Excuse my ignorance.
[Captivate Android Development] Joecascio2000:
Modems depend on Phone, Location, Rom, etc.

I think it's safe to assume that JV6 is the best modem for Mikey in his area. EVERYONE's results will differ. I suggest JK4. It's widely know to be good in most areas. If it doesn't work for you try KC1. Others will have different suggestions but ultimately YOU have to find the right one for yourself.

Modem Thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=876391
[Captivate Android Development] reinbeau:
True, dat. I had to go back to JK4 for myself here in southeastern MA.It does seem to be a better 'all around' modem, I see many here returning to it (it's what was in 6.4).
[Captivate Android Development] kevria:
What I don't get is why, from all reports I have heard, the iPhone is able to have good connections anywhere with a single modem yet we need to swap modems depending on where we are.
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
Most people go by "bars" when they don't mean a damn thing.

Sent from my Infuse 4G
[Captivate Android Development] reinbeau:
I go by an inability to make or receive calls, or connect to data.

Sent from a state of Serendipity
[Captivate Android Development] pittsm:
I took a trip this summer from ohio to south carolina. Never had to change modems once. :D
[Captivate Android Development] rcllcr:
What is that stock modem that AT&T/Samsung includes, wouldn't that be the best one?
[Captivate Android Development] Joecascio2000:
Yes, KB1 the i897 Build only modem would be the best (In most locations), but we are all running i9000 Roms. But flashing modems gives us the opportunities to find one thats even better in our location.
[Captivate Android Development] kevria:
I mostly go by whether my phone is showing a connection or not (bars are gray with an X).
[Captivate Android Development] rcllcr:
Got it. If I switch ROMs, to say, cognition, does that change the modem or is the modem separate.

Also, here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=876391

It says that I should switch to the 850 band. I believe I am currently set to AUTO, does this change from Modem to modem or is 850 accepted as better?
[Captivate Android Development] AnarchoXen:
- Modem usually comes with the ROM. Case in point, SVII.

- Give 850 a try. The link you posted shows how to get the phone/modem to recognise the 850 band. The modem thing is super easy, try a few out until you find what 'makes you happy.' If you run a I9000 set you you MUST use a I900 modem. I am on KG3 right now. 'Seems' fine...
[Captivate Android Development] rcllcr:
And SVII is an i9000 set?
[Captivate Android Development] AnarchoXen:
Bad use of the word set, sorry. SVII is I9000 based, so you need a I9000 based modem.
[Captivate Android Development] Jaeden09:
I'm not sure what section this question should go in, but it's kind of related to this rom, and I use this rom.

Someone suggested auto starts because I noticed a lot of programs, services and such that were running in the background that I didn't start. So I get auto starts, and open it up, and I'm blown away by how much crap is set to run after boot up. Is this normal?

Sorry if it displays weird. I'm on my phone.
[Captivate Android Development] :
Im guessing that the way that the iPhone interacts with its radio/modem (software) with the antenna (hardware) is different than how Android and Windows Mobile phones' software interacts with the hardware.

I remember with all of my Windows Mobile phones that I would switch and jump around on different radios... same as Android phones. Its not a manufacturer situation, its how the OS or software interacts with the hardware.
[Captivate Android Development] KewlRobD:
Help, phone seems to be Bricked

OK, I was a Serendipity user from version 5 but decided to go back to stock. I recently decided to check out what flavor of Serendipity was being served up these days and was tempted by the fact it is now using Gingerbread.

I downloaded the Installation Package, started up Odin and selected all the correct files. I followed every step of the directions but got stuck on step 6. I got an error on my windows 7 64bit computer saying the driver had crashed. My phone than went to a solid red screen. I waited a long time thinking maybe that was normal but it never recovered. So I killed odin and rebooted the phone.

Now no matter what I do I get to the "Androis System recovery <3e>" screen. It comes up with an error "Media files copy failed". I can use my volume buttons to scroll the options at the top but the power button does not act like an enter button. I am unable to select any option. I have tried going into boot loader mode (holding both power buttons while plugging in the USB cable) and entering recovery mode (Holding volume up and power at the same time). Both of those methods bring me back to the same screen.

So the questions is. Is my captivate bricked. My understanding is that it is almost imposible to actually brick one of these but I don't see any way to access a method of recovery. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Rob
[Captivate Android Development] bryman27:
First, restart your computer. Then start with step 2.

To get into download mode: take out the battery, put it back in, hold down just the volume down button and plug in to computer.
[Captivate Android Development] Reamer09:
You might have got far enough into the flash to get the new recovery. The power button acts as a back button and the home button is the select button.
[Captivate Android Development] KewlRobD:
Thanks for the response. I was not able to get into download mode using the volume down while plugging in. After some google searching I found someone who who had a similar issue and from the recovery screen pressing volume down, home and power put me directly into download mode. From there I was able to recover and am not running Serendipity 7.
[Captivate Android Development] kevria:
Ok, so its not android specific. Still seems weird from a programmer POV that it cant be made to work similarly although its possible that Apple has patents on how they do it which limits how android can do it.
[Captivate Android Development] jerkysh:
is there an update planned for Serendipity soon?

because i feel that my phone is slower....
[Captivate Android Development] GSMinCT:
I'm having a similar issue.

Background: I'm on my second refurb phone now, because they keep self-destructing, so I installed this ROM instead of Continuum, which I had on the old phone, preceeded by one of the later Froyo Serendipity builds.

Once I got ****ing BLN out of the way, figured out that the SGS II unlock can give direct access to a text like puzzle unlock (and is a little less fugly too, love AOSP, but I just need direct text access), changed a few settings, etc, the only gremlin left is the auto-rotate.

Mine doesn't like to stay horizontal, and the pictures are coming in all wrong, many of them are horribly mis-rotated, including upside-down. NBD if I'm USBing them to my MBP, but a big deal if I'm using the auto-upload with Google+ or Facebook, as they are totally wrong.

I have also had a number of instances where I'll put it in the GPS cradle with the buttons on the right (normal for my Civic and GPS cradle), and it will flip back and forth between vertical and horizontal, but it will usually stay horizontal in the awkwardly-positioned buttons-left mode.

I honestly can't tell whether it's a hardware issue or a Serendipity issue, since I had stock on this phone for about an hour before flashing over. I'm not too concerned about it, since I could probably get an orientation lock widget, and I'm about two weeks from the keyboard-toting Attain, but I'm still a little irritated by this issue.

Otherwise, it's been pretty good.
[Captivate Android Development] Demonic240:
Actually.. from what I've read and understand.. The reason that there is so many modems for our ROM's and we have to find one that works in our area is because these are I9000 modems, designed to work in Europe. The stock modem that comes with the captivate (i897) can be used anywhere in the US (or wherever the phone is purchased) without many issues at all. GPS even works great on a phone with the stock modem (provided you have a phone with working GPS). The iPhone isn't tweakable like an android phone, thus it uses the stock modem just fine.
[Captivate Android Development] pashunka:
How did you fix it? I just flashed and my home and search buttons aren't working. I can't even exit some of the screens because it keeps going back in a loop
[Captivate Android Development] reinbeau:
How do you fix what? What steps did you take to get to this point? Are you trying to flash Serendipity VII? Are you following the instructions?
[Captivate Android Development] kevria:
Good point, I forgot that this was based on European phone

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[Captivate Android Development] iRide113:
They usually don't work until you flash the Serendipity.zip.
[Captivate Android Development] pashunka:
Home button won't work

Sorry I forgot to quote the original post.

I flashed Serendipity VII and everything is fine except for the lock screen which doesn't show up and the buttons.

I then flashed the add-ons (Serendipity.zip) but my wi-fi wouldn't work then. I flashed back to the clean Serendipity VII and now I'm stuck without buttons...

I also tried Kernel 4 and 3, same issue.
[Captivate Android Development] reinbeau:
As iRide113 said, did you fully complete the flashing? It does sound as though you haven't flashed the actual ROM yet, just the Gingerbread bootloaders. I know it sounds like we're nagging, but did you follow the directions on the download page exactly? And no restoration of system settings, that'll knock out your wifi fer sher.
[Captivate Android Development] pashunka:
No worries.

I did flash it fully.

That's what I have in the "About Phone":

Build number: Serendipity VII Build 2

Firmware Version 2.3.3

Baseband Version: I9000TUBJV6

Kernel 2.6.35.7-I9000XWJVH-CL184813, Serendipity_VII #3.0
[Captivate Android Development] pashunka:
I just reflashed it again and it works.

What I noticed is that when I did it before I used Titanium backup to restore apps and data. Maybe that messed it up? Because I didn't do it now...
[Captivate Android Development] iRide113:
Only restores apps + app data. Can't restore system data.
[Captivate Android Development] reinbeau:
It could have. I use TiBu too, and I had a few quirks myself when I originally flashed, but a fresh download and reflash fixed it up - and even after a TiBu restore, although I was careful with what I restored the second time. I have a lot of data on the phone because I use it for business, I can't afford to lose any of it! I'm happy you're back in business :)
[Captivate Android Development] o57marthas:
Best and most stable Captivate Gingerbread ROM I've used. Wish it had some of the customization of Sensation though.
[Captivate Android Development] GSMinCT:
So no one has the rotate issues?
[Captivate Android Development] Sarius24:
Guys is anyone getting the gallery issue with this Rom....that was like the only trouble for me why the heck wont it work properly?
[Captivate Android Development] pittsm:
What gallery issue ? Be more specific.

Sent from my extremely awesome Captivate.
[Captivate Android Development] Sarius24:
Whenever i would open the gallery on this i would just get a black screen and I'd always have to close it from the task manager...
[Captivate Android Development] MonoControl:
If it keeps happening download QuickPic from the market and it can be used as an alternative way to view your pictures.
[Captivate Android Development] xThe Enforcer:
Makes two of us. Just try a different gallary viewer from the marketplace.
[Captivate Android Development] terrymc:
agreed, that doesn't FIX the program though just a work around
[Captivate Android Development] terrymc:
ya me too I can't even get titanuim to open on mine, says downloaded but not there, superuser is and works but tit backup
[Captivate Android Development] iRide113:
From what I have realized (even though I haven't ran Serendipity for a while), is that you need to just redownload the ROM's Version 2 zip and flash that. Doing the update package from V1 to V2 is that the Gallery gets screwy.
[Captivate Android Development] Sarius24:
Oh I see, Also is anybody else annoyed that when you go to messaging there are no buttons that say " contacts, recent, group " all that was on the stock when you go to messaging it you have to search for your contact by typing. Kinda bit annoying to me. Anyway i've ranted enough about this rom. Gonna switch to something else.
[Captivate Android Development] reinbeau:
No problems with the gallery, messaging or rotation - if you're not happy, then, by all means, enjoy Apex.
[Captivate Android Development] color0:
Dude, it does -- hit Messaging > New Message, and you should see the "To" bar, and below that you should see "Recent", "Contact", "Group". Got a screenshot? Strangely enough I cannot get DDMS to register my S7 phone anymore, the oddball phone-PC behavior is the only thing I've found lacking in S7.
[Captivate Android Development] tysj:
I believe the "Recent, Contact, Group" buttons are only available in the Samsung MMS app. I just tried with the AOSP messaging app and those buttons didn't come up. Flashed the Samsung MMS from the Serendipity site and the buttons were now there.
[Captivate Android Development] kevria:
Did anybody ever find a solution to the high drain issue?
[Captivate Android Development] terrymc:
I have been running this rom and most current kernel, for about 2 months now I love it, but over the last 2 weeks my battery has been draining WAAAY faster than normal from 100% to 85% in 20 minutes, I have not installed any new apps or programs and have not changed anything on the phone. I have done a battery pull, and multiple reboots. I even unistalled ANY game I thought might even think about constantly using data or be running in the background, task mgr. (0) running programs. I really don't want to have to re-flash , any ideas or suggestions. Thanks in advance.
[Captivate Android Development] terrymc:
I also recently when calling a phone number or accepting one the screen goes totally black, I cant touch anything to get it on, lock scrren button, volume none of the buttons on the screen are visible then in about 4-5 seconds it will illuminate and I can put on speaker or whatever I want
[Captivate Android Development] edtonn:
Does this happen frequently or just after a reboot? Black screen at the beginning of the 1st call after a reboot is a known GB issue. Run your finger over the proximity sensor & it should cure it (until the next reboot of course).
[Captivate Android Development] terrymc:
honestly haven't paid that close attention, I have been bad battery drain and have been doing a lot of reboots, so "possibly" to answer your question, any Ideas on the "all of a sudden battery drain?" I have done nothing but "uninstall" some games and its gotten dramatically worse over past 2 weeks. 15% in 30 minutes, no wifi on, nothing "running" per say other than operating system programs. Also I have tried battery pull doesn't seem to help.
[Captivate Android Development] AnarchoXen:
I do get the same thing but running a finger over the light sensor doesn't do anything.

I have also been getting a few 'soft boots' as of late. It happened this morning, looked down and the boot screen was running.
[Captivate Android Development] edtonn:
Next time you notice the black screen, try the proximity sensor trick -- should work. About the battery drain, I can't say much though. Haven't run S7 in over a month. Fresh flash or different kernel comes to mind, but I'll defer to anyone with more knowledge.

Edit: Battery drain could be modem as well, but I seem to remember JV6 giving me decent battery life...