yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Captivate Android Development] 4-2ndtwin:
^ I am running the leaked stock 2.3.4 i897uckh3 (not Dev Rom, just straight from samfirmware.com) , fugurooted, with the modded tw 4.5 launcher and have had zero issues and great battery life. No android os bug, no force closes. All good so far.
[Captivate Android Development] ryboto:
I noticed, any lag with rfs? I'm considering stock, but pinnacle , faster and the new fusion rom look tempting given their mods..... I like cognition too, but if 2.3.4 improves battery life I can't overlook that.
[Captivate Android Development] 4-2ndtwin:
The rfs is really good. I don't see any need for any lag fix at all. It's very smooth and responsive.
[Captivate Android Development] ryboto:
I guess I'm stuck deciding between Pinnacle and Fusion...like the theme of Pinnacle, not sure what theme Fusion uses, otherwise, both use the same kernel and base KH3...
[Captivate Android Development] 4-2ndtwin:
I think Fusion Dev, Johnsondr80, is planning on an update this weekend-- lock screen mod and I think he was hoping to have some themes ready...and as well, I believe the overall Fusion look, he was gonna go back to older builds, the color scheme of those, etc.

And the Dev of Pinnacle, watsa, seems to b real quick to address any issues and to get a fix for them asap...
[Captivate Android Development] ryboto:
The way this post was going, I expected a recommendation for Fusion, but then you go and say that last bit and now I'm still just as undecided! ha! Well, I suppose I can't go wrong with either. Probably go with Pinnacle just because I don't see a mention of a hacked camera on the Fusion changelog.
[Captivate Android Development] 4-2ndtwin:
Lol... :)
[Captivate Android Development] pkadavid:
I'm going to try out Pinnacle when I get home tonight. The thing that did it for me was the screenshots. I like seeing what I'm getting myself into. I might end up trying both out, though, over the weekend.

I'm going to follow the instructions from Fusion's OP: flash stock w/ odin first, cause I didn't see a way to get from ext4 to rfs in the Cog 5 boot menu.
[Captivate Android Development] prbassplayer:
Make sure after you flash stock (i would recommend kf1 or kh3 without bootloaders) let it boot up first before flashinng cwm and the rom. There has been alot of boot loops and 90% of them is because they don't let it boot up first.
[Captivate Android Development] csdibiase@gmail.com:
There's always stock plus, I tried that but went to pinnacle after I couldn't get weatherbug to run. Seems pretty stable so far.

Weird thing is at some point in the cognition>stock plus>pinnacle conversion I rendered my external SD card completely unusable. Even my mac can't read and format it. Probably just a coincidence.
[Captivate Android Development] ak789:
Looks like i am leaning towards apex.
[Captivate Android Development] ak789:
Free version just worked fine w/o this update and works fine on the apex rom, may be the last version if we say from cog 2.3.4 it may get back the voodooo
[Captivate Android Development] prbassplayer:
Free couldn't work fine on any KF1 or Kh3 build...
[Captivate Android Development] mbc663:
Good luck dood
[Captivate Android Development] skeepon:
sweet! thank you very much! :D
[Captivate Android Development] pkadavid:
I flashed Pinnacle last night, and I don't regret it for a second. It's smooth, fast and looks great. I haven't had a single FC yet, and I've re-installed all of my apps. I can't say anything about the battery life yet, though, since I haven't even had it on my phone for 12 hours yet.

I don't think you can go wrong with either one. One thing to look out for is if there are any known issues and whether they have been fixed. There were some in the first Pinnacle build, but those have been resolved in the current one.
[Captivate Android Development] pkadavid:
Thanks. I flashed stock kh3 (odin), let it boot to confirm that it worked, then flashed the kernel (odin) and then the rom (cwm).

Other than a boot loop when I didn't make it into recovery on my first try after the kernel flash, everything went smoothly. Then again, it was expected that I would get a boot loop installing that kernel on stock kh3.

I'll miss Cog, but Pinnacle seems great so far and continues to be developed.
[Captivate Android Development] basily:
I would love to see a surprise return appearance from DG once the source drops, but it's looking increasingly unlikely...

So, as I don't plan to change my phone any time soon, I have to decide on a ROM. Two things I really want (one that Cog has, one it doesn't):

Built in internet calling

openvpn support (ie: tun.ko module - I think)

So I know that that CM has the openvpn support, but not sure it has the internet calling. And it would seem it's not stable yet.

Can anyone who has arrived here from a CM rom or otherwise comment on what I might choose?
[Captivate Android Development] Tickie:
Link not working

Download link not working for OP. Anyone have another link for Cog 5 v2?:(
[Captivate Android Development] hemlock_0:
Ah, saver of lives! Thanks for the attachment!

-A
[Captivate Android Development] hemlock_0:
This page, Tickie:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1127578&highlight=link&page=319
[Captivate Android Development] vazovskiiii:
link for step 3 not working :(
[Captivate Android Development] prbassplayer:
A page or 2 back

Try using search...
[Captivate Android Development] johnhazelwood:
I've noticed when I'm connected to Exchange Server with security policies, when I turn off phone via power button, or the screen sleeps, I get the slide to unlock screen and not the passcode unlock. It looks like the passcode unlock is delayed for a period of time before re-enabled, and the slide lock screens without password are enabled during that period. Is there a way to remove the delay and immediately lock the phone?
[Captivate Android Development] nick.cfrancis:
Instillation / Flash Instructions for Cognition 5 v2

I had a few issues while flashing Cognition 5 v2, but I figured them out, so here is my foolproof flash / instillation method:

1.	Fully charge phone

2.	Remove SIM card and memory card from phone

3.	Place phone in download mode (I used the USB jig)

4.	Start “Odin 2.1”

5.	Connect phone to computer (using USB)

6.	Click “Start” in “Odin 2.1” to revert the phone to Android 2.1 (stock)

7.	Disconnect phone from computer (When process is complete)

8.	Place phone in USB debugging mode

9.	Connect phone to computer

10.	Click “Master Clear” in “Odin 2.1” to clear the phones memory

11.	Disconnect phone from computer (When process is complete)

12.	Place phone in download mode

13.	Start “Odin 2.3”

14.	Connect phone to computer

15.	Click “Start” in “Odin 2.3” to update the phone to Android 2.3

16.	Disconnect phone from computer (When process is complete)

17.	Connect phone to computer and enter mass storage mode

18.	Copy “Cognition 5 v2.zip” to phone, stop mass storage mode, and disconnect phone from computer

19.	Place phone in download mode

20.	Run “Odin Loader,” load “Cognition 5 v2 initial kernel” to PDA slot, and uncheck “automatically reboot”

21.	Connect phone to computer

22.	Click “Start” in “Odin Loader”

23.	Disconnect phone from computer (When process is complete)

24.	Remove and replace battery in phone

25.	Enter recovery mode (click and hold volume up, volume down, and power buttons)

26.	Navigate in Clockworkmod Recovery using up and down volume key to move, home button to select, and power button to go back

27.	Select “wipe storage” and allow to complete

28.	Select “wipe cache” and allow to complete

29.	Select “install zip from SD card” and navigate to “Cognition 5 v2.zip” and allow to complete

30.	Select “shut off phone”

31.	Remove battery, install SIM card and memory card, and replace battery

32.	Start the phone

33.	Enjoy!

Sorry about the ridiculous number of repetitive and assumed steps, but I was trying to make it as foolproof as possible.

Here is the link for a .zip file with all of the files mentioned in my instructions: (http)://dl.dropbox.com/u/13224352/Cognition%20Instructions.zip

*Remove parentheses to use the link

** :( On 9/18/11 DropBox temporarily suspended my link for 3 days for "generating excessive traffic." So it should be back up on 9/21/11.
[Captivate Android Development] sivextien:
@nick : excellent step-by-step.
[Captivate Android Development] designgears:
Link in the OP fixed!!

@nick.cfrancis

Linked to your post in the OP!
[Captivate Android Development] petrichor8:
lbstestmode/angryGPS

has anyone been able to get into LbsTestMode using 5v2? I've tried the dialer codes, and setting up shortcuts to angryGPS using LauncherPro, with the gps turned both on & off, and everything just takes me to the locations & security settings menu. I'd like to verify my gps settings (suple, etc), and clear the gps data.

any thoughts?

edit:

I turned gps on, restarted the phone, entered the dialer code *#*#3214789650#*#* and it took me right to the configuration menus. the phone restart was the trick.
[Captivate Android Development] Denarian:
Anyone have any advice on switching from Fasty Rom to this one??
[Captivate Android Development] GSMinCT:
Is there any fix for the wrong person text issue? I thought it was fixed in 2.3.3, but it's REALLY bad in this ROM. All this just sort of makes me want to commit treason and buy an iPhone 5...
[Captivate Android Development] Danielk425:
What is better a large hosts file h or a smaller hosts file? I mean which will block ads more efficiently?
[Captivate Android Development] MrOpportunity:
Just follow the instructions in the OP carefully, start with the kernel from this rom, etc. I never change mine, so I dont even know if there are others available that work, since I've found this one to be top notch. It won't have as many UI customizations as Fasty, and tbh, that's why I like this the most, other than superb battery life, and most stability. It's been a while since I flashed, otherwise I'd try to write out a quick how-to, but the OP has a good enough one, it's a simple process if you're careful. You'll need a full wipe, and consider taking the time to go back to stock first. It takes longer, but I've never had a problem doing that -- I have had problems when I cut corners ;]

This should have been fixed before gingerbread came out...

start from scratch to make sure there's nothing messing up your flash:

-backup your files, flash to back to stock, Master Clear the whole thing

-follow the upgrade path to reach this rom again, making sure you wipe data, cache, and dalvik cache, redundant though it seems after a Master Clear, before you flash the rom.

I never had that problem on froyo, and I havent had it on this, or any rom I've used. What SMS client are you using? The stock one is nice, but a little more buggy, and I gave up on it right away -- maybe that's causing trouble. I recommend Handcent SMS, but GoSMS is nice too, if you're not already using them. They've never given me any trouble, and even fix the poor time-stamping of AT&T's towers in california.

Finally, simple and possibly insulting as it sounds, make sure you don't tap an SMS thread before the app is done loading. You might tap on Bobby when it's nearly (and appears) fully loaded, but the tap lagged during the loading and it opens Billy's thread. I work on phones every day, and as much as it IS treason to go to an iPhone, it won't solve your problem, as the iPhones at work do the same thing if you're faster than your phone. I'm sure quad-core phones with some of DG's magic will cure even this problem =]
[Captivate Android Development] nick.cfrancis:
Try my step by step guide: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=17465567&postcount=3244

Go back to stock and masterclear, it is worth it.
[Captivate Android Development] MrOpportunity:
+1

I know I'd seen that in here somewhere.
[Captivate Android Development] GSMinCT:
Wiping is a MAJOR PITA, should I just try cache wiping and see if that fixes it? I did it all from the ground up and properly the first time...

I can try something like Handcent, but I've heard people have had issues with the notifications on that. I am using stock Samsung that came with this ROM, which I like better than stock Android (I know, heretical, since AOSP is supposed to be the best, but I can't help it!). I have the problem the most when I unlock using the text puzzle piece, but I am having it now too when I use the notifications window. What happens is I type the text in and hit send, and then it switches over to the thread of the person it is actually sending to, not the one I thought I am sending to, and there's not enough time to cancel it. Luckily it hasn't resulted in anything embarassing yet, just some hilarious texts back.

I was kind of saying that Tounge-in-cheek, but the thought has crossed my mind, given how infrequently my iPod or Macbook Pro has an issue. I realized I would miss the Google integration too much to do it though, and I'd have to eat my years of iPhone bashing. :D
[Captivate Android Development] DRShockie:
So Whats coming new to this Rom or arec we done

Just needed to come back to this ROM tonight...Have not kept up with whats going on here...is there any update coming or is this Great Rom done?:)
[Captivate Android Development] ctrclckws:
At worst, this Rom is no longer going to be developed by designgears. At best, maybe dg will work on it again after a source code drop is available for a 2.3.4 version of gingerbread. He has mostly moved on to the sgs2.
[Captivate Android Development] SlimJ87D:
I don't think this ROM should be used anymore. It is a great ROM with lots of features but a lot of problems.

The two I experience time and time again is the charge bug where you don't get a charge animation when charging with the device is off.

The second, and worse problem is the Android OS bug where battery drains and dies in 6 to 10 hours.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1039696

This is the bug this ROM comes with. Has anyone else been experiencing this problem as well? It randomly happens and just completely sucks your battery dry. You must shut off, NOT REBOOT. But shut off your device and then turn it back on.

I hope someone can take over this ROM when the source code is released...
[Captivate Android Development] wgarrido:
Not to mention memory management is terrible. And I get a lot of random reboots especially during or after playing a game.

So in the mean time till I get a SGSII in Dec, I am itching to flash something.

What ROM are most people going to or considering?
[Captivate Android Development] Holmes108:
I highly recommend Continuum.
[Captivate Android Development] wgarrido:
Darn its I9000 based. I looked at the other ROMs based on 2.3.4 Stock and non have EXT4. I really hope DG does one more release with 2.3.4.
[Captivate Android Development] Holmes108:
Why do you want to avoid I9000 based? I'm not nitpicking, I just genuinely don't know anything about what runs "under the hood".
[Captivate Android Development] wgarrido:
The one time I did I9000 i did like the faster upload. But also you loose the noise cancellation. I have asked callers and they say is makes a difference.

I can't remember what else.
[Captivate Android Development] :
This rom was great to start off with and get back to a Captivate rom... but if you want to upgrade from here, I highly suggest moving on to Pinnacle (Captivate version of 2.3.4).
[Captivate Android Development] ln100:
The audience chip (noise cancellation) in the Captivate only works with Captivate i897 ROMs. It is very noticeable when on calls. If you use your phone for lots of data etc - an i9000 ROM is for you. If you use your phone for a phone - a Captivate ROM is for you. Cognition 5 v2 is based on Captivate 2.3.3 KF1. A much improved version of the Captivate ROM - 2.3.4 KH3 has been released. If you are worried about KH3 not having ext4 - it runs soooo well on rfs is ridiculous - totally a non-issue. Since DG has stopped developing Cog (for now at least), I recommend you try one of the KH3 ROMs -

Stock KH3

Fusion

Pinnacle

Fasty

Victory
[Captivate Android Development] wgarrido:
So what is the best way to switch to one of these and RFS without flashing bootloaders again since I am on GB bootloaders? I have never had a successful bootloader flash the first try.
[Captivate Android Development] ln100:
Read the install instructions for the respective ROM before doing anything.

Personally - I used odin to install Cezar's KH3 (bootloader free) then odin to install boog's KH3 kernel w/ Clockwork Recovery. From there you can install whatever ROM in Recovery.
[Captivate Android Development] wgarrido:
Thanks. I always do lots of reading before touching but I am done with flashing bootloaders so this will help.

Hmm might be a good project this weekend. I usually flash at work but not when switching ROMS or bootloaders, just in case.

So the bootloader free ROM will revert to RFS right. Seems obvious but thought I would check.
[Captivate Android Development] ln100:
It will start you on a totally clean slate - same as any other stock install.

I also want to say again - I used to use this ROM - Cog is great - I am not saying anything bad about DG or his work. I am very appreciative for the time he spent working on it. But - KH3 is a major improvement over KF1.
[Captivate Android Development] wgarrido:
Great!

I agree DG is the MAN! But hopfully this hold me over till SGSII, (and back to a DG ROM) too bad it doesn't have the same audio chip, even the HP Touchpad has it.

It needs LTE too which BTW is being launched this Sunday.

Now to get my hands on a ADK and have some fun with hardware.
[Captivate Android Development] ctrclckws:
I chose to move to Pinnacle.

I knew I was on Gingerbread AT&T bootloaders, since I got them from loading Cognition. I search the forum and found the KH3 No Bootloader Odin file, downlowded that and a current version of Odin (1.83).

I also found the boog kernel for KH3 with CWM, loadable by Odin.

And finally the Pinnacle 1.2 Full package.

Perform TiBu Backup to SD drive

Backed up everything on the phone to the laptop.

Removed SD and SIM cards

Got the phone in Download mode, via the extended power menu of Cognition

Used Odin to load Stock KH3 without bootloaders.

Let the phone boot normally.

Shut down

Booted the phone in download mode again Vol + - and insert USB.

Used Odin to Load the boog kernel for KH3 with CWM.

Booted normally.

Made sure the Pinnacle ZIP file was available on the Phone file system.

Shut down

Booted into Recovery using Vol + - and Power on.

Used CWM to flash Pinnacle.

Booted to recovery again to wipe data / cache / dalvik cache.

booted normally.

logged into market so I could d/l Tibu and pro key.

Finished the normal set up type work.

At one point I got the dreaed Phone -!- Computer screen. (this is still a download mode, so I reflashed at that point)

Pinnacle included a different E-mail App, but somewhere in the thread is the instruction to return to a version that allows bulk deletes. I get a lot of junk mail.
[Captivate Android Development] wgarrido:
Thanks I read up on Pinnacle and looks inviting. So I will be doing this soon as well. Time to start backing up, ;).
[Captivate Android Development] bhaveshp:
Is anyone having a problem with call waiting? Whenever I get another call when I'm on one, it errors and hangs up both calls. Is there a fix for this?
[Captivate Android Development] wgarrido:
Just finish installing, went pretty smooth. Thanks again.
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
I like the title you have there. Came full circle. ;)
[Captivate Android Development] stilespdx:
Incoming Call bug?

I have to admit, this is the best ROM yet...the battery life is amazing.

One problem I noticed just after flashing is that I'm not able to receive incoming calls (I'm getting the subscriber is unavailable), this appears to have started happening after flashing the newest update. Has anyone else had any problems? I've already tried trouble shooting myself (and AT&T), with no luck.

Any ideas?
[Captivate Android Development] GSMinCT:
Thanks MrOpportunity! I cleared the regular and Dalvik caches, and installed Handcent, which I set up to handle all the notifications. Since I like it a lot better than the default client, I am going to stay with it. The wrong person texting issue is gone. Now, other than screen rotation, my phone is 100% functional! I also have incredible battery life, even with heavy texting, after clearing battery stats, and then getting a new battery from Amazon for $15 including overnight shipping.

---------- Post added at 01:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:00 PM ----------

And I just figured out how to recalibrate the rotation sensor, so now I am truly 100% functional!!!!! Thanks to DG and the forum!
[Captivate Android Development] 4-2ndtwin:
Try going to Settings/ Wireless and network/ Mobile networks/ Access point names/ menu/ "Reset to default", then reboot.
[Captivate Android Development] :
Just run it for 48 hours and then see how this rom runs... :)
[Captivate Android Development] stilespdx:
Thanks for the idea, but no luck.
[Captivate Android Development] tj2469:
Email app that works with spell check and autocomplete?

The stock email app (not gmail) that comes with Cog 5 v2 doesn't seem to work with spell check and autocomplete, even though all other apps seem to be working fine. Does anyone have a fix, or a different Email.apk that works, as well as the install directions?

I have tried various keyboards, and they all seem to have the same issue.

Any help is appreciated.
[Captivate Android Development] rrlara:
+1. Would like to know a solution for this as well.
[Captivate Android Development] stilespdx:
I have been, upgraded a couple of weeks ago with no glitches except the incoming calls.
[Captivate Android Development] basily:
Anyone know what "prefix dialling mode" is. I know what I think it should do, but it doesn't...
[Captivate Android Development] vikdmon:
I guess we won't be seeing any more progress on this ROM.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1264025

Thanks for the all the hard work DG!!
[Captivate Android Development] jojomoulder:
^

Sad day
[Captivate Android Development] prbassplayer:
He mentioned this a while back. Nothing new, still sad =(
[Captivate Android Development] planetjeff:
So, um.....

Since this is effectively now a dead forum, would it be out-of-order to ask others what other ROMs they're playing with for the Captivate, and like?

I only ask because I've only ever tried Cognition, and even though I've loved it there are continual glitches. (will still get occasional FCs, hangs, and I have been rebooting more often lately to overcome general slow performance) I constantly hope for improvement, and now forced to live on a dead product line is just too much to bear.

I did donate to DG for his Galaxy SII endeavors and I may head there in the near future, but until then I still strive for the PERFECT FUNCTIONING PHONE!

So.... any opinions? :D
[Captivate Android Development] :
I went from Cog 5v2 to Pinnacle. Talk about a serious upgrade. I highly suggest you try it for yourself.
[Captivate Android Development] jimmyevans82:
I've been on fusion V for the last two weeks and its awesome and highly supported. The first post of their thread tells exactly how to go from cog to fusion with no issues.
[Captivate Android Development] mikegehl:
I'm also on Pinnacle. Tried Apex too (same dev), but went back to Pinnacle again.
[Captivate Android Development] 4-2ndtwin:
Planetjeff,

Currently running Stock i897ucKH3 with boog's kernel. And the only mod I have on is the TW 4.5 launcher.

Overall, the KH3 is a vast improvement over the KF1. And any Dev Rom built on the KH3 will be well worth switching to. -- Stable, great battery life, fast, and noise cancellation and sound quality when "on the phone" is a +.

Sent via KH3
[Captivate Android Development] ctrclckws:
Another vote for Pinnacle. It seemed closest to the stock but better philosophy of cognition.

In both threads, I have a description of my relatively painless transition.

Best wishes to DG