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[Captivate Android Development] exonix:
So which of the stock launchers or market launchers do you recommend I use? Shame because the Samsung home and tw4 are pretty sweet.
[Captivate Android Development] watsa:
Yep it is sweet and thats why even after issues I cant seem to get rid of ir. Oh well 1.3 will have TW3 without colored tiles and transparent app background... I dont recommend a launcher its a personal choice, but there is Sony home included in ROM.. Its pretty sweet
[Captivate Android Development] xTRUEx:
well i'm using touchwiz 3 right now. Stole the APK from cognition 5v2. I just replaced tw4 in the zip for pinnacle and flashed it. Works great for me.
[Captivate Android Development] exonix:
Alright ill guess ill give that a try, other than the IR issues the rom is great, came from cog 5 v2 to pinnacle 1.2 and loving it. Great job and thank you!
[Captivate Android Development] watsa:
I would steal the one in Apex because that gets rid of ugly tiles and has a transparent app drawer
[Captivate Android Development] exonix:
Could u guys post a link to the apk and a simple how to on how to go from tw4 to tw3? I really love and am used to the samsung home
[Captivate Android Development] Rrryan2:
http://code.google.com/p/captivate-gb-gps-tweaks/

I can't see that there's very much difference between the two to be honest. Some minor differences in gps.xml and the md5 for the driver files is different, but that could just be because the JVS driver is newer...?
[Captivate Android Development] xTRUEx:
I would normally have done that but the one you have in apex doesn't let you sort your apps alphabetically

Edit: also you can set the default home screen
[Captivate Android Development] exonix:
Just use appzorter from the market to sort your apps alphabetically
[Captivate Android Development] xTRUEx:
Ya but is there a way to change the default homescreen with the one from apex?
[Captivate Android Development] exonix:
That's a question for watsa
[Captivate Android Development] ccheung:
I like the feature of KH3 rom, e.g. audience chip support, increasing ringtone, better battery life. But the real slow data rate kills me. I can't even have a smooth youtube with such slow data rate. Changing the modem to KF1 helps a bit but not much. I'm in Los Angeles. I have the same slow data problem with both Pinnacle and Fusion ROM. I went back to Apex now. Does anybody have the same exprience. If the slow data problem solves, I will happily go back to ATT ROM.
[Captivate Android Development] exonix:
Anywho can someone post the apk for tw3 and a simple howto on how to swap?
[Captivate Android Development] Boldizzle:
Someone doesn't feel like uploading it somewhere do they?

:D Nothing to lose, worth a try haha
[Captivate Android Development] exonix:
What type of speeds and ping were u seeing with apex?
[Captivate Android Development] xTRUEx:
For all you lazy pplz heres the tw3 from apex10: http://www.mediafire.com/?88nlckybaxbceji
[Captivate Android Development] exonix:
How do u install this over tw4? Just tried and said application not installed?
[Captivate Android Development] ccheung:
I didn't run specific app to measure it. But the different is pretty obvious. In Apex, I can have youtube stream smoothly. In Pinnacle, its pause and choppy here and there.
[Captivate Android Development] watsa:
Use root explorer or similar and paste it to system/app folder
[Captivate Android Development] xTRUEx:
Es File Explorer is free and works as well, you just have to enable access to root in the settings and make it writable.
[Captivate Android Development] LamboDroid19:
Setting Default Homescreen

You can use root explorer to go to /system/default.prop and edit the line that says ro.csc.homescreen.defaultscreen

if u have 3 homescreens like me and want the middle one to be the default (in my case I want 2 the default so I set it equal to 1) so the formula for what to set it to is

(screenNumberYouWantDefault - 1 = theNumberYouPutInDefault.prop)

sorry if that seems confusing.
[Captivate Android Development] Boldizzle:
:D Thanks!
[Captivate Android Development] exonix:
I just pasted it into system/apps using e5 file explorer and I totally lost my samsung home? Only have home and Sony Ericsson now.... halp!
[Captivate Android Development] Boldizzle:
Yeah it's not showing up as a valid Home screen for me either. :(
[Captivate Android Development] DDNV:
As far as I understand, the modems for I897 builds are intentionally speed limited to 3G. Nothing can be done. That is one of the main reason people go for the i9000 based ROMs.

DDNV
[Captivate Android Development] xTRUEx:
cool thanks that was what i was looking for
[Captivate Android Development] exonix:
Any help for us folks who just lost our samsung homes?
[Captivate Android Development] olo567:
One of the big advantages of Captivate ROMs is the noise suppression feature. I think I read back that there were force closes with the KH3 phone.apk for some reason. Just wondering, has there been any progress restoring that watsa?
[Captivate Android Development] byrdtulsa:
Have u reboot yet.
[Captivate Android Development] Boldizzle:
Yup, sorry forgot to mention that.
[Captivate Android Development] exonix:
yessir, just rebooted, no luck, still HOME and Sony Ericsson only :\
[Captivate Android Development] xTRUEx:
yea so since ppl were having trouble with the tw3launcher from apex, i decided to try it and i couldnt get it to work on pinnacle for some reason. however when i try the one from cog5 it works just fine
[Captivate Android Development] mrhaley30705:
Longshot, but does it require permissions to be fixed in cwm.?
[Captivate Android Development] exonix:
can you link the APK file from Cog5 plz?
[Captivate Android Development] Boldizzle:
You don't want the crusty one from Cog5, it has the Dock/icon background, it's pretty much stock standard TW3.
[Captivate Android Development] exonix:
well any Touchwiz APK would be fine, the one from Apex just killed my 'Samsung Home' setting...

**nvm i just figured out how to get em, (slight retard moment)**
[Captivate Android Development] Hidyman:
Switching from Cog 5.2

Just installed from Cognition 5.2

So far so good, hoping to not have to reboot every 24 hours.

Can't wait for the lock screens.

Would like to have the % on the batt icon, but hey, can't have everything.

:)
[Captivate Android Development] exonix:
same here...

TW4 is awesome but the reboots were becoming overwhelming, i hope a fix is found, id love to go back
[Captivate Android Development] ccheung:
Should the speed gap between 3G and H have such great different!? Or there is other issue that hindrance the full speed. Actually my captivate ROM 3G is nowhere near my wife's cheap Virgin Mobile LG optimus 3G. Her youtube streaming exprience beats me anywhere, anytime.
[Captivate Android Development] watsa:
what does the speedtest suggest?
[Captivate Android Development] RAID Xero:
I don't know why I'm having such a hard time installing this. Followed the instructions; Came from Cog 5 v2. Flashed back to stock 2.1, installed ROM manager after root but every time I do the bootloaders then the kernel I get stuck in an endless reboot. I really want to try this ROM but I am at a loss as to why I'm having these problems.

Any suggestions? What am I doing wrong?
[Captivate Android Development] watsa:
why are u installing rom manager?
[Captivate Android Development] RAID Xero:
Clockwork Recovery Mod. Tried it twice with and without. Neither way works for me.
[Captivate Android Development] watsa:
You dont need rom manager to get CWM. If you look at instructions,

you flash stock

then place ROM on SD card

Flash GB BL

flash a custom kernel to get CWM

reboot into recovery which will be CWM since u have a kernel with CWM.

Flash ROM
[Captivate Android Development] RAID Xero:
I flashed the kernel that was in the "2- kernel" folder in pinnacle flasher. But it will not go into recovery.
[Captivate Android Development] IlluminatedOne:
You'll get CWM when you flash the kernel included in Pinnacle Flasher. All you really need to do is flash Stock->bootloaders->kernel->reboot in recovery-> flash Pinnacle.
[Captivate Android Development] watsa:
you flashed bootloaders before it correct? what keycombo u used to get into recovery?
[Captivate Android Development] RAID Xero:
I did that. :-(

I flashed the bootloaders, then went to Oden and flashed the kernel from download mode. It said it succeeded.
[Captivate Android Development] watsa:
Yep it definitely might have succeeded but then u had to pull battery out... put it back in... press vol up + vol down + power to get into recovery
[Captivate Android Development] RAID Xero:
For sure. Turned off auto reboot and pulled the battery. I waited about ten seconds put the battery back in and twice now it will just keep rebooting.

Oh, just wanted to say thanks for taking the time to help me with this. I'm stumped.
[Captivate Android Development] watsa:
Ok for a solution since u already have AT&T GB BL, try flashing this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1269524

Let it boot and then u should be able to get into CWM
[Captivate Android Development] RAID Xero:
Will do. After I flash stock KH3, do I still need to flash the kernel that's in the folder in Pinnacle flasher before going to your ROM?
[Captivate Android Development] watsa:
nope the reason I gave that link is because it has custom kernel with CWM.. once u r in all u need is to get into CWM and flash pinnacle
[Captivate Android Development] RAID Xero:
Sweet. Thanks a lot. I'll report back and let you know how it went.

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Working great! Thank you so much!
[Captivate Android Development] dan_maran:
As the above launcher doesn't work and I'm a bit partial it, no offense Sony, anyone have a link to a working tw30launcher? I do have the backup of my tw4 but it was rebooting like mad driving me nuts.
[Captivate Android Development] Oxicottin:
Watsa, i know its been mentioned but i cant find it in the thread. I wanted to UOT a battery mod and wanted to know how not to mess up the menu. I have read people create the mods and then thier menu no longer scrolls. Thanks!

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897
[Captivate Android Development] watsa:
Delete SystemUI.apk from system/app folder of the UOT cooked package and then flash it
[Captivate Android Development] nyydynasty:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1248826
[Captivate Android Development] mattern1974:
Well....I'm on my way back to Pinnacle 1.2 after going back to your i9000 rom, Apex 10 (wonderful rom, by the way - - awesome work!!) I just can't stand the poor call quality on i9000 roms anymore.

In my previous posts I had multiple memory problems that made my phone laggy while using Pinnnacle so I followed the instructions in the Pinnacle Flash kit.

[DOWNLOAD MODE] First I used Cezar's safe flash back to JF6 stock.

[WITH PHONE BOOTED AND WITH USB DEBUGGING ENABLED] I used DG's original flash to stock to Master Clear the phone (after backing up important files to my computer).

[REBOOTED, CONNECTED TO COMPUTER PHONE WITH STORAGE MODE] Next, I placed the Pinnacle 1.2 zip on the internal SD card.

[DOWNLOAD MODE] Flashed the bootloaders and allowed phone to boot as normal.

[DOWNLOAD MODE] Then flashed the CWM kernel according to the flash kit (reboot phone UNchecked in ODIN).

[BATTERY PULL and boot RECOVERY MODE] Then flashed Pinnacle as normal.

Next I restored all paid apps through redownloading in the Market.

I'm currently doing a Titanium Backup restore (with data) of the rest of my apps.

This has all been done in the hope that I get a clean install of Pinnacle to gauge whether or not something I already had on the phone was causing the memory problems. My fingers are crossed! Thank you again!!
[Captivate Android Development] IlluminatedOne:
Watsa, I would suggest you to put this in OP. Many people couldn't get it right and stuck in bootloop. This method is safe, easy as well as reliable.
[Captivate Android Development] olo567:
It's only usable if you are already on AT&T Gingerbread bootloaders, so it might cause more problems if people aren't careful.

It would have been something good for me though, since I tried everything coming from Apex but couldn't disable Voodoo lagfix so I flashed back to JF6 and went from there.
[Captivate Android Development] IlluminatedOne:
Yeah I know that. I meant, bootloaders (if someone is not on GB) + this method = ready for Pinnacle.
[Captivate Android Development] jonnyg1097:
I wanna see a Pinnacle 1.3 update!

* starts a chant for it *
[Captivate Android Development] adicool:
Tested out my dialer FC problem with other launchers and it works fine....!
[Captivate Android Development] wgarrido:
But playing youtube is download not upload and should be fine. The only limit is on upload which is set to 300kbps

Edit: Plus unles the phone has the H mod it will show 3G for both H and 3G.
[Captivate Android Development] cyberbandit1998:
If I change my modem to kc1 do I loose anything it other than Bluetooth.
[Captivate Android Development] shadvich:
GPS wasn't great with KH3, even after chanigng SUPL settings, but I switched over to KF1 and applied hellstorm's fix, and everything's good. cold locks within 15 seconds.
[Captivate Android Development] nyydynasty:
i think it really depends on the area because KH3 is one of the better modems for my area but I still use JW2. best battery life and GPS is amazing
[Captivate Android Development] shadvich:
JW2 works on a captivate rom? Might try it out.
[Captivate Android Development] nyydynasty:
yep. its a pretty popular choice, too. JW2 and KC1 (both popular)
[Captivate Android Development] watsa:
A JW2 or kC1 on cappy rom based on I897 leak? Do u still have noise suppresion?
[Captivate Android Development] nyydynasty:
i'll be honest - i dont know. But I dont have any problems when I'm on a phone call.

edit: i forgot to say that I'm back on KH3 because it has better data speeds than JW2 in my area.
[Captivate Android Development] IlluminatedOne:
You sure KC1 works on i897 based ROM? If yes, that will force me to come back to Pinnacle!
[Captivate Android Development] cyberbandit1998:
I had no luck getting kc1 to work. Everything worked except for calls.
[Captivate Android Development] doctorbva:
Awesome

Watsa (and the rest of the Dev Team) -

Just switched over from Apex 10 to Pinnacle 1.2. LOVING IT. I think the fact that I'm on a native Captivate ROM is really helping my cause. I flashed last night at went to bed around 1AM after restoring the apps. I disconnected from charger around 8:30 AM this morning and battery is at 57% (better than Apex for 6.5 hours of regular usage).

The ROM itself has been stable. Can't wait for the additional lockscreens and other changes.

Keep up the good work. I'll post again if I find any bugs.

Thanks for the awesome ROMs.
[Captivate Android Development] olo567:
Probably meant KB1.

With older Captivate ROMs, I remember we could use I9000 kernels and modems to get full HSPA, but we'd lose Audience noise suppression and Bluetooth. Not sure I've seen that done on GB yet.
[Captivate Android Development] silverslotcar:
This ROM is da BOMB! Still running it and loving it. Battery is ridiculously good. :cool:
[Captivate Android Development] Overgloc:
Where is this hellstrom fix you talking about? thanks
[Captivate Android Development] shadvich:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=16306297#post16306297
[Captivate Android Development] exonix:
unplugged phone from charger at 9 AM this morning, saw moderate use throughout the day, am currently sitting at 31% battery life.

I have to say thats pretty decent for a touchscreen phone of this size.
[Captivate Android Development] lamhpvn:
I really miss scrolled notification toggle!

How to comeback to rom's original one after flashing this?
[Captivate Android Development] olo567:
Push the SystemUI.apk from the ROM's zip file, that will restore scrollable toggles while not breaking that mod.
[Captivate Android Development] nimper:
Slight nitpick, the theming on the swype apk makes it so the popup selection dialogs aren't readable.
[Captivate Android Development] laihafloyd:
Thanks for your hard work and support Watsa!

: 82442421J2138805J
[Captivate Android Development] lamhpvn:
Thank you so much! It works now and battery mod still there!
[Captivate Android Development] chappatti:
If you make a 'donation' you will very easily know what watsa stands for..........and why he changed from watsaa...to watsa. ;););)

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Updating my modem experiences..........

Modem KE3 for me in NYC area has turned to be super. From Soggy's files here : http://soggycashew.weebly.com/sgh-i897-modems.html

1. GPS is THE BEST EVER I've had in any ROM - Froyo or GB. I have Navigon, Igo, CoPilot, Sygic and Google maps (of course). GPS lock is a few seconds, and most importantly in last few days on long trips in and out of NYC have had absolutely no "GPS signal lost". CPilot was the suckiest for GPS locks, but now with KE3 modem it never lets go !!!!!!!

** BTW, I use AUTO config in SUPL settings. I found that he custom google.supl...is less efficient. So give AUTO a try........

2. The network, and data signal are also very solid. Unlike the KH3 I do not lose network/data signal, and going back and forth on WiFi (with audio BT streaming) no problems.

3. Tried KB1, KF1, KH3 before.

4. This makes Pinnacle a keeper.........!!!!!!!!!! Unless watsa updates it, then I will have to rolleyes and just flash that !! :D:D:D

My 2 cents !!

PS: For battery life - which has been magnificent - I ALWAYS clear memory and exit all apps using Task Manager on a regular basis and then pocket my phone. Especially if GPS, WiFi etc was used.........

Phone build# 1006 (warranty refurb exchange).
[Captivate Android Development] kuraijay:
just installed ke3 and its wayy bettter than the kh3 modem
[Captivate Android Development] PizzaAmerican23:
Well my phone unfortunately has no key combos for getting into download mode (at least after i flash to jf6)

My first captivate used to have the capability, but im sure this one doesnt.

Am i hurting anything by using the jig instead?

I tried screen filter, but i feel like it makes it look really crappy. Sort of greyish, or maybe it kills the contrast ratio or something.

About Tibu: I usually dont use it to restore any apps if im trying to figure out what is causing my problems.

If i do use it, i usually sort by user apps and only backup those.

Lastly, is pinnacle the best kh3 rom for what im looking for? (battery, close to stock experience, not heavily themed, stable)
[Captivate Android Development] RTBee:
My opinion and experience don't account for much, but fwiw...

If you've still got a captivate, there's still button combos to get into dl mode.

No, jig works for this, I use it myself when needed (quicker if it's handy) but since I've been on Watsa's Roms have only ever needed to enter recovery mode. It's been a long time since I had to go into dl mode. :)

Not sure why you'd need or want a screen filter :confused:

If you do any exploring thru other threads, you'll no doubt find that if you're looking for the "BEST" KH3 rom to meet your needs as you described, then Pinnacle is your best bet. Both for quality of build and support ;)
[Captivate Android Development] olo567:
You're right, that is weird.

As in pressing a key on Swype and holding it down for about 3 seconds will bring up a box which normally presents several options, but it looks completely blank.
[Captivate Android Development] doctorbva:
Captivate 3-Button Fix

You have the "3-button combo" issue. I used to have this problem with my first cappy. You have 3 options:

1. If your cappy is still under warranty with AT&T, you can take it to one of their repair centers and show to the tech that you can't get into recovery/download mode. This is a known problem with some models of the Captivates. AT&T will replace it for you under warranty. Make sure you back up your data and return to stock with ODIN.

2. Flash ODIN, following these instructions: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=818439 and you will get your 3-button combo back :)

3. Continue simply using your Jig... LOL...

If you find this helpful, don't forget to hit the "Thanks" button below :D
[Captivate Android Development] mrhaley30705:
Or, you could flash the i897 GB bootloaders. That will fix you right up.

I am not a fan of the 3 button fix since the GB bootloaders were leaked.
[Captivate Android Development] silverslotcar:
+1000 for this. Just get the new GB bootloaders and the 3 button problem no longer exists. I am on a batch 1008 and have had no problems!!
[Captivate Android Development] doctorbva:
Ok... I didn't know that. I don't have a 3-button problem and I've been on GB bootloaders for quite a while. But that's good to know. Thanks.
[Captivate Android Development] loraque:
Make sure LP is not installed to your SD card. It probably is, if you are seeing this.
[Captivate Android Development] :
C'mon 1.3! Lets go 1.3! I need some 1.3!
[Captivate Android Development] ctrclckws:
My first phone 1007 build definitely had the 3-button combo to get into DL mode.

The GPS was horrible. An exchange got me a 1008 refurb. Currently on GB, first Cog 5v2 and now Pinnacle. I don't remember if the new phone had the 3-button combo before I changed the ROM. Right now, it doesn't. The other two methods work. Vol +- and insert USB, as well as jig.

The GPS on the new phone is about 95% as good as my garmin.
[Captivate Android Development] anthesca:
remove launchers

Is there any issue with me uninstalling launchers from this ROM. I rotate between LPP and ADWex. I will keep TW, but would like to delete Home and Sony. Tks
[Captivate Android Development] mattern1974:
Geez!!! Give the guy a break! We all want updates (multiple lock screens, voodoo color/sound/lagfix, bln, etc.) but Watsa will do it when it is finished.

Nobody pays the devs here (unless you donate <--key word) and they don't owe us anything.

We owe THEM patience, kind thanks, and respect.
[Captivate Android Development] watsa:
you can remove them if you need. although not sure what advantage u will get out of it
[Captivate Android Development] mattern1974:
Should not be an issue at all as long as one launcher is left to use.
[Captivate Android Development] :
It was a joke. Look up since it obviously went over your head. :rolleyes:
[Captivate Android Development] watsa:
Chill guys.. I know it was a joke from Red5.. And I appreciate what mattern1974 means..
[Captivate Android Development] nyydynasty:
watsa, one thing I did notice with this rom is that I constantly have to uncheck usb debugging and recheck it in order to get "usb connected" to appear in the notification bar (so I can connect it to my computer to transfer files).

just an FYI.
[Captivate Android Development] Oxicottin:
I was going to say use the KH3 modem... I have been testing it for a week and it seems to be the better one for me in upper panhandle West Virginia. As for your GPS.. Mine is was crappy untill I tried the AGPS Patch HERE and It gota whole lot better.
[Captivate Android Development] watsa:
I am on Apex now but point noted
[Captivate Android Development] nyydynasty:
no big deal. Just wanted to make sure you knew.
[Captivate Android Development] loraque:
I see this on occasion, but removing the USB cable and plugging it in again fixes it for me. I had assumed I had a bum cable, but maybe not :).
[Captivate Android Development] yoderk:
Word on that, just removing and re plugging it in works for me also.
[Captivate Android Development] Boldizzle:
Yup that works for me too.
[Captivate Android Development] TheGrub:
Same thing here... :)
[Captivate Android Development] nyydynasty:
apparently that works for everyone but me - lmao - i'll try it again next time.

edit: nope, unplugging and replugging didnt help. Maybe I have a bad cable
[Captivate Android Development] jeremytanner:
Just switched back to Pinnacle from Apex. I'm in a very rural area, and the KH3 modem is amazing compared to others. I have to say, I'm just impressed with Pinnacle. It's fairly smooth, very reliable, and works great.