yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Captivate Android Development] edtonn:
Don't know what to do about the black screen if proximity sensor doesn't cure it. I don't remember getting soft boots during my time with S7 though, so I can't really provide much insight. Hopefully someone else will step up for you! Best of luck
[Captivate Android Development] AnarchoXen:
I can live with it, love the ROM, so isn't a big deal as battery life for me is great.

Damn, another soft boot no more than 5 mins after this post.

In the Amazon App store. Trying to find an app under the All section. The phone froze, the app store crashed and the phone soft booted.
[Captivate Android Development] edtonn:
FWIW Amazon Appstore has always given me problems. It's usually slow, frequently locks up & has occasionally led to a reboot
[Captivate Android Development] vitaminwater:
Came back to this after trying a few different roms. All others I had issue after issue it seemed. This one is easily the most stable and consistent performer Its not as flashy but a month or so of battling poor battery life, reboots, memory issues, I said f it and came back.

Sent from my hand not holding a beer.
[Captivate Android Development] GSMinCT:
I've been having horrible reception. I started looking into the different modems to find one that would actually work and not get "no service" or manage to stay on GPRS with full bars, but my head is spinning. Time to go to say adios to i9000 and go to Cognition I think...
[Captivate Android Development] mmalka:
Phone looping with SIM card

A friend of mine that lives in Costa Rica bought a Captivate while visiting the US, and I installed Serendipity VII on it. I also unlocked the phone, and installed a few applications.

The phone was working fine here with the AT&T and the T-Mobile SIM cards.

When he went back to Costa Rica, he inserted the SIM card of the local carrier (ICE) and now the phone seems to boot, show the screen with the wallpaper and the "slide to unlock" message, along with the media scanning running/completed messages, and then the phone reboots.

Without the SIM card this does not happen.

I believe I read a long time ago about issues with SIM cards password protected (which is his case), but I cannot remember the details.

Any ideas of what could be causing the problem and how to fix it?
[Captivate Android Development] iRide113:
Sim card can't be locked.
[Captivate Android Development] mmalka:
Removing the password from the SIM card did the trick.

Thank you!
[Captivate Android Development] minduka:
Can you tell us or give us a link to the solution? Thankd
[Captivate Android Development] mmalka:
Not sure I understand the request.

The issue was that the phone was rebooting after getting to the home screen. The SIM card used was password protected. The solution was to put the SIM card on another phone and remove the password protection.
[Captivate Android Development] Minced:
SWYPE 3.25

Hoping for that Swype 3.25 theme. Hoping...
[Captivate Android Development] Joecascio2000:
Not gonna happen. But feel free to head over to BrymanThemes click on one of the addon tabs (Bluedipity, OJ, Charcoal) and download one of the Swype 3.25! Of course none of them will be green, but I imagine the Charcoal Swype won't look bad with green.
[Captivate Android Development] o57marthas:
I'm with you on that. I've tried a few others. Loved the customization available on Sensation. None of the stability of Serendipity
[Captivate Android Development] zeddock:
I haven't posted in a while but continue to read...

I love this ROM. Always have.

Recent issue that may not have anything to do with THIS rom....

New truck. USB slot. Won't play mp3 music...

Must I set up certain directories on the external sd?

Must I set usb to debugging?

Right now it tries to connect then seems to give up and disconnect... Saying not compatible.

Thanx!

Zeddock
[Captivate Android Development] Joecascio2000:
I think it has something to do with the Samsung drivers. If i pug in my phone into anything or (any computer) that doesn't have keys mini installed my phone wont be recognized. The most it will do is charge it.
[Captivate Android Development] tcv14:
I'm trying to install this for the first time, and when I go to flash the kernel, odin seems to freeze at zImage and the phone turns off. When I turn it on it has the phone to computer error icon, so I assume that it was softbricked. I'm currently redo-ing the whole process but it looks like the same thing happened again. I made sure re-partition was not checked so I'm not sure what I am doing wrong.

I hope I'm just making a stupid mistake and there isn't a problem with the phone/computer. Any ideas on what I could be doing wrong?
[Captivate Android Development] Joecascio2000:
So after you flash the gb bootloaders (stock gb) then you flash the kernel and that's where it freezes?? I would try redownloading the installation package or use a different computer.
[Captivate Android Development] matase:
Getting this when trying to flash gb stock with odin 1.7. I am using 2.1 eclain stock.

"<ID:0/009> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> PDA_XWJVB_Sbl.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> PHONE_XXJVK.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> CSC_NEE_JV3.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/009> Odin v.3 engine (ID:9)..

<ID:0/009> File analysis..

<ID:0/009> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/009> Initialzation..

<ID:0/009> Set PIT file..

<ID:0/009> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!

<ID:0/009> Can't open the specified file. (Line: 1684)

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)"

edit: restarted the computer and started the steps again. Now I am at:

<ID:0/009> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> PDA_XWJVB_Sbl.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> PHONE_XXJVK.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> CSC_NEE_JV3.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/009> Odin v.3 engine (ID:9)..

<ID:0/009> File analysis..

<ID:0/009> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/009> Initialzation..

<ID:0/009> Set PIT file..

<ID:0/009> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!

How long should it take???
[Captivate Android Development] mmalka:
Is your phone rooted?
[Captivate Android Development] matase:
no, should it be? I can easily do with AIO.
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
Use the Samsung USB cable and a USB port on your motherboard.
[Captivate Android Development] matase:
yup it was done like that. any other ideas? so should I root the phone first?
[Captivate Android Development] Joecascio2000:
Rooting shouldn't matter. I think its Odin or your computer. Redownload the Samsung drivers and odin to a different computer and try.
[Captivate Android Development] nissy86:
i wanted to copy the swype settings on latest mosaic and transfer it to my serendipity...the swype.apk alone is good enough?
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
And libSwypeCore.so from /system/lib/.

Sent from my SGH-I997
[Captivate Android Development] Aus_Azn:
I see all sorts of random devices in your mobile signature. Is it EOL for the Captivate from you?
[Captivate Android Development] AReynante:
Haven't been in this thread in forever. Still loving the ROM, and glad to see Mikey still here :)
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
No, far from.

And I only have the Captivate + Infuse (I997).

Sent from my SGH-I997
[Captivate Android Development] bdpyo:
No sgsII yet? ;)
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
Nope. The SGS II is only getting cheaper, and I might as well see what AT&T has to offer. Also can see what the Nexus Prime is (or isn't).
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
Also the Infuse forum has a bunch of whiny ungrateful posters.

Sent from my SGH-I997
[Captivate Android Development] :
Pretty sure that's just the base the kernel is based on, not the entire ROM.
[Captivate Android Development] jetpuck73:
Where do I check the APN settings?
[Captivate Android Development] madnav:
stuck there since 20mins..

previous rom was stock 2.1

was it necessary to select 'Phone Bootloader update' ?

instructions didnt mention...
[Captivate Android Development] :
This happened to me once with another Samsung GB ROM. I had to reboot several times AND move into an area with a strong signal. Eventually I got a connection and then it stuck.

Also, I've heard stories of some revisions of the Captivate responding better to modem flashes if you do it twice. Flash - reboot - flash again.
[Captivate Android Development] gil516:
if anyone has an effective procedure on how to bring touchwiz into S7, please share it. i tried bringing in the TW from GR-12 and it wont take. I did a search in this forum (I always try to do it myself before i ask for help) and there was no "procedure" that helps me identify what i am doing wrong.

side note:

i have donated in the past, and as soon as i close on a home I am purchasing, i will be back to properly thank the developers of this rom
[Captivate Android Development] rrieter:
My phone isn't connecting to at&t. Only shows t-mobile. What do I need to do?
[Captivate Android Development] :
Red SGS II Wallpaper

Someone earlier had asked about the red wallpaper from the SGS II lockscreen. A partial one was posted for the lockscreen. But if you want the full version for your desktop, I found it.

Download: http://db.tt/IUcMILs
[Captivate Android Development] jetpuck73:
Tried it and still get no bars even outside.
[Captivate Android Development] madnav:
do we have to select 'Phone Bootloader Update' ?
[Captivate Android Development] :
Nope... just the things it says in the instructions
[Captivate Android Development] streetsmart999:
No.. As far as I know
[Captivate Android Development] blueghost24:
flashed last night at halftime of the Mavericks game (GO MAVS!) and then put on charger at 2:00 am. Woke up this morning at 6:00 am and phone said charging was complete but status showed only 85% when pulled off of cable. Do i need to do a battery pull for 15 minutes as i understand this sort of helps GB Roms???
[Captivate Android Development] madnav:
then i have been stuck at this since past half n hour.

status has been sating 'set partition'

i disconnected the phoe.

tried to start the process again but odin wont recognize the fone.

fone was has been in download mode since the initial attempt.

It still says download mode and i have not switched it off since i cant get to download mode with hardware key combination :) :P

will restart pc now to re initiate and see if that helps..
[Captivate Android Development] A.VOID:
USB connection to computer doesn't appear working

I've tried Mass Storage and Kies. The phone charges, but I don't get the usb connection screen
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
Is USB Debugging on?

Sent from my SGH-I897
[Captivate Android Development] :
Have you tried getting into download mode with the new key combination that goes with the GB bootloaders? It's not both volume keys + insert USB cable once the bootloaders have been loaded. So if it happens to have got that far before failing, you'll have to use Vol down + power button + insert USB cable.
[Captivate Android Development] marcopolo1:
camera works again

thanks .. i just found a possible bug..when i turn on the bluetooth from the notification bar, it never turns on.. is like it freezes .. anyone having the same problem?
[Captivate Android Development] The Boxinator:
I am not sure but this happened to me, My solution was to flash the Reoriented 1.1 Kernel alone on Odin, so basically go into Dl uncheck Auto-reboot and re-partition then put the Kernel in PDA and flash, onced passed battery pull and flash what you wanted to before.
[Captivate Android Development] A.VOID:
no, i got the prompt to disable it

NM: It began working after about 6 tries.
[Captivate Android Development] wmbenham:
I've toggled on and off from the notification bar with no problem. In Serendipity 6.4 I had a similar problem once but with wifi. Turned the phone off and back on and never had the problem again.
[Captivate Android Development] RashaMatt:
Wow, that sounds awful... good thing we never had any of those around here, huh?

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AT&T Captivate SGS I897, Dlev ROM 5.0, TalonDEV 0.4.4.22, KC1
[Captivate Android Development] reinbeau:
Some of them really are! But there are those who appreciate you and Chance's hard work!

Sent from a state of Serendipity
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
There are some really, really bad ones though. Like Bella.

Sent from my SGH-I997
[Captivate Android Development] DAGr8:
U still use that cappy of yours ? How about an Seren-update then
[Captivate Android Development] :
YES! At least you know that most of us Captivate users will go in that direction and we ALL appreciate your efforts. We wont be whinny at all. :)
[Captivate Android Development] 13_:
True dat.

Sent from a device powered by hamsters.
[Captivate Android Development] RashaMatt:
Ooooh, Mickey, please an update, please Pleeease, PLEEEEEASE MICKEY??? WHEN WHEN WHEN WHEN WHEN!!???

;)

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AT&T Captivate SGS I897, Dlev ROM 5.0, TalonDEV 0.4.4.22, KC1
[Captivate Android Development] Dungeon47:
FWIW, I'm planning on holding out for the Nexus Prime if it is released this year. Otherwise, I'll grab an SGS2.
[Captivate Android Development] tallsilver:
No Voice Mail

When dialing voice mail rings 4 times, stops, still says dialing, and just continues. Re-set my voice mail using an old phone and it works with the land line. I've reloaded S7 still the same. Any ideas................has worked great until today. :confused:

Edit: After calling my carrier, resetting my vm, still not connecting. Set up Google VM for now and it's working fine.
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
It's currently sitting on my desk soft bricked and lonely. >_>

Sent from my SGH-I997
[Captivate Android Development] iRide113:
I would love to see an update for this so I can come back and see the work of a master. ;)
[Captivate Android Development] Jack45:
Soft-bricked and lonely, eh?

1. Feed it Viagra.

2. Sprinkle it with your special seasonings.

3. Mate the result with a device already loaded with Apex.

Bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees and offer the result to your hungry devotees.

Delicious.
[Captivate Android Development] Freka:
Swype is not working for me. It tells me that my trial period has ended and it is not fixed by downloading the Swype beta from their website. Anyone know to get it working because Swype is a must for me.
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
Uninstall it with TiBu and then install from website.
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
Now that i9000 ROMs work on the Infuse, I can make one 2.3.4 ROM for both. Could even make an i9000 version too.
[Captivate Android Development] Joecascio2000:
OMG! That would be brilliant! I look forward to whatever you have instore, for the i9000-Cappy-Infuse community. Can't wait.
[Captivate Android Development] JigsterNL:
Big problem here

I wanted to try this ROM, I did everything what was described on the Serendipity weebly site.

After I flashed the ROM it booted up. After 2 minutes the screen turns black and I get the AOSP lock screen. I can't unlock it (though I can see the media scanning is running and completing). After some time it I see the Serendipity VII logo with the green bar and it starts the whole proces over....

What to do?
[Captivate Android Development] Joecascio2000:
Reboot into recovery. Reflash.
[Captivate Android Development] JigsterNL:
Did that. I also redownloaded everything and got back to stock 2.2 and reflashed from 0
[Captivate Android Development] Joecascio2000:
You did all that and still nothing. I'm stumped. Unless your skipping a step, I can't see what else would be wrong. Did you redownload the serendipity zip file? Try a different computer.
[Captivate Android Development] JigsterNL:
I redownloaded the installer package, I redownloaded the 4.1 kernel, the Serendipity ROM. I reflashed my phone 4 times from stock....

I always use the same PC to flash ROMs and they've all been flashed succesful, so I don't see any reason to use another PC.
[Captivate Android Development] Joecascio2000:
Ok. I would flash another gb rom. Once you see that that works just drop the serendipityvii.zip on your sdcard. Reboot into recovery. Wipe everything. Then flash this rom. If it still doesn't work, I'm not sure what could be wrong. It might be a hardware issue (the touch screen not responding)
[Captivate Android Development] o57marthas:
is this still an active ROM? will there be any more updates?:confused:
[Captivate Android Development] reinbeau:
It's always best to read at least the last few pages of a thread before asking questions like this....just sayin' ;)
[Captivate Android Development] Reamer09:
Agreed, but it still wasn't very clear. His captivate isn't being used but he mentioned making a version that worked across multiple phones. So would that still be Serendipity? I would love to see a 2.3.4 version in the near future. I don't want to sound whiny or demanding, but an update would be nice. I love this ROM which makes it sad to see it get left behind while every other ROM is being updated.
[Captivate Android Development] Jack45:
See post 4979.
[Captivate Android Development] Reamer09:
See post 4992.
[Captivate Android Development] JigsterNL:
Flashed Apex 9.2, without any problems. Works like a charm...

I'll just wait for the next release of MikeyMike, I loved GR-12.
[Captivate Android Development] Jack45:
See post 4997.
[Captivate Android Development] Majortom420:
Should've installed something else than this. Turning on wifi reboots the phone lmao.

It also seems that every time I install Serendipity(x) the swype has run dry on it.
[Captivate Android Development] Joecascio2000:
Update kernel and uninstall swype then reinstall from the website.

And its not like you were forced to flash it. Gez!
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
You can thank the wonderful folks at Samsung and Swype for both of those.

Sent from my SGH-I997
[Captivate Android Development] color0:
I think the DarkCore kernels were somehow able to get around the first issue -- wish I knew why. In practice, I haven't had a single WiFi reboot since using DarkCore 3.1 but have gotten a couple on the S7 kernels and plenty on Talon. :confused: Darky's kernel + S7 is actually a nice combination, though I admit the "version-number-bug" bit me so I'm trying 2.3.4.

Swype has been broken for a looong time for me. Whatever really, typing without it is about 2x faster (whoever's responsible for the GB keyboards, I love you all!).
[Captivate Android Development] reinbeau:
But why don't you update the Swype to the new version - rather than let people get a sour taste in their mouths over the expired one? I know, it's a PITA, but still, it seems like such a simple fix. You don't even have to call it an 'update', just slipstream the fix in place (don't hit me) :o
[Captivate Android Development] tallsilver:
Back to S7

Been testing some of the other ROMs just to satisfy my thirst for playing with the phone. BUT, I must say, after using S7, there's just not one that satisfies like it does! Some have more eye candy, some have better speed, but S7 seems to "just work better" on my phone.

So for now, I'm back!! :D
[Captivate Android Development] jastx:
Been running S7 latest update with 4.1 Kernel for quite awhile and it works very well overall. Occasionally though it seems slow.

Is there a recommended kernel to get a little more performance without sacrificing reliability?

Thanks!
[Captivate Android Development] conundrum768:
I've been running the TalonDev Kernels since the GR-# series. They are a little zippier and allow for OC/UC (I know, I know, Mikey, you hate UC because it doesn't actually provide significant battery life extension).

Give it a go: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1106075
[Captivate Android Development] justin860:
patiently waiting for a 2.3.4-.5 release... I miss mikeys hard work :( he is the reason why I own a captivate for so long....
[Captivate Android Development] jetpuck73:
I hear ya!!! Can't wait for more to come.
[Captivate Android Development] dannyfritz:
Anyone else getting reports of really poor voice quality unless talking with speakerphone enabled? Everyone I call says I sound muffled and I cut out. My other friend with Serendipity VII sounds muffled and cut out when he calls me too. We've noticed that turning on speakerphone enables really good voice quality though.
[Captivate Android Development] AReynante:
I feel bad for leaving, but I bought an Infuse today. I was going for an International gs2, but I don't have that kind of money. Plus, I love the infuse. I know this is a bad place to ask, but how much could I get for my Cappy? I've got a bunch of stuff with it too.

2 OEM batteries

1 extended battery w/ back

2 gel argyle cases

Otterbox commuter case

Otterbox Defender case w/ holster

body glove case

original charge/sync cable and power brick
[Captivate Android Development] TheBassman369:
You could post it in the Marketplace.
[Captivate Android Development] Aus_Azn:
I'm just waiting for ATT to get LTE devices. With HSUPA enabled, our phones' speeds aren't much different to the "4G" that ATT is currently offering. To me, no point senselessly burning my upgrade credit for a non-LTE device. I wish I could breach contract and go to Verizon, since ATT's service (especially their SMS service) seems to be pretty spotty in my area, but alas, the employer.

After the craptastic experience that I had with the stock Captivate ROMs, there's no way in hell that I'm touching a Samsung smartphone again.

I'll probably be dropping for the HTC Holiday (or whatever it ends up being called) at the end of my contract or its release, whichever is later.
[Captivate Android Development] Joecascio2000:
Should of held out for an extra month or two. Here's Why!
[Captivate Android Development] Joecascio2000:
Flash another modem!
[Captivate Android Development] conundrum768:
OK, so, this is a great ROM. Solid work, Mikey and Chance. However, I'm about to do a Warranty Exchange on my device and I need to get it back to stock for the process to go through without a hitch.

The problem is, I can't get Odin One-Click to recognize the device. I have tried:

3 computers

7 ports between those PC

2 cables

3 Versions of Odin One-Click and the AIO Toolbox

Two questions:

1) What is the problem I am having and is there a solution?

2) Is there anything other that I will need to do to revert from SVII/GB to stock?
[Captivate Android Development] Joecascio2000:
Stupid question but were you in download mode? I'm sure you were. Try and redownload drivers
[Captivate Android Development] conundrum768:
Holy crap, I feel like an idiot. That fixed it.

Haha, it's been so long since I've done anything but flash a Kernel. I guess that I'm out of practice.
[Captivate Android Development] iRide113:
Really? That's interesting... Coming to XDA once a week because of college, homework, job, etc sucks, but at least it's better than nothing. Only reason I'm being held back from releasing Dark Matter... I don't have enough time to do updates. :cool:
[Captivate Android Development] Toddyn:
So hmm, I'm trying to download this game called Sentinel 3 (which i have already bought) and ir says there was an error downloading because there is insufficient space on the device... however i have 10gb free in the internal sd card and another 7gb free on the external.. any ideas?
[Captivate Android Development] Joecascio2000:
Clear market data and reboot.
[Captivate Android Development] Toddyn:
That did not work, but i uninstalled updates and tried downloading it directly from the web (without opening the market app after the uninstall) and it is currently downloading the game.. weird hehe
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
It's a problem with the new market.

Sent from my SGH-I997
[Captivate Android Development] reinbeau:
The new market sucks. Half the time the updates shown won't install. All to sell movies and books? Gah.