yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Captivate General] inshakhan:
Well, I've rooted my phone before (and my Nook) but I've never flashed before. So I had to do A LOT of reading to figure that part out, since the step-by-step for that is not here. But ... once I found the thread that does have the step-by-step on flashing - this rooting method worked 100% the first time! Thank you so much! My Gingerbread is now rooted!!

- Insha
[Captivate General] wearifulcurve:
Even a Blind Squirrel.

Thanks for the post. I rooted Gingerbread 2.3.5 and lost wifi. Took a bit of searching until coming across an explanation/solution that I could understand and follow. Great translation. Didn't want to go back to an earlier version. Working like a charm now.
[Captivate General] joeylproctor:
Rooted..sorta

Rooted using your steps G, got a pass in Odin. I have some root options like app mgr and allow unknown sources, but LBE privacy, superuser and busybox won't open, giving me a message that my phone isn't rooted. What gives? I've flashed the kernel at least a dozen times successfully and still having this problem. :mad:
[Captivate General] 4-2ndtwin:
^

If u r on the Stock GB i897ucKK4, just Odin flash the .tar KK4 Corn Kernel version 7.0A by mtcarey (see the Development Forum) and button combo into the CWM Recovery and obtain Root through the option that is in there. And just keep that kernel. No need to flash back the Stock kk4 kernel.
[Captivate General] Red_81:
Here is the batch file utility I wrote to help with this process..

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1680048
[Captivate General] poppo101:
No data connection after root

I pulled the SIM card and SD card from my phone and rooted my Captivate I897 using the method described in the original post -

1: Flash I897UCKF1-AutoRoot-DesignGears.tar for root with Odin by Placing it in the PDA slot

CLICK START.

2: Boot once, (it will install root) then shut down.

3: Download mode again!

4: Reflash the original KK4 kernel by placing it in the PDA slot in ODIN (If you do not change the kernel back to KK4 after root, you could have wifi issues)

CLICK START.

All went well with the root process. I flashed both tar files. The problem is, I have no data connection since rooting the phone. I have wifi and phone but no data. I had data prior to rooting the phone.

Phone info -

Samsung-SGH-I897

Firmware - 2.3.5

Baseband - I897UCKK4

Kernal - 2.6.35.7-I897UCKK4-CL614489

Build - Gingerbread.UCKK4

The strange thing is, if I go into the default network setup and switch to manual, I see my regional carrier along with T-Mobile and AT&T. If I pick my carrier it tells me that I am registered on the network. The same goes for T-Mobile. If I try to connect to AT&T I get - Your SIM card does not allow a connection to this network - which is what I have always gotten with AT&T. I have even recreated the APN for my carrier. I have pulled the SIM card, rebooted, powered off, installed the SIM card and rebooted. The data icon does show up briefly during boot up and then disappears.

Do I need to flash back to stock and try rooting again or is there something I can do to avoid flashing back to stock?

Thanks

Bill
[Captivate General] 4-2ndtwin:
Try "Reset to default" under menu under APN
[Captivate General] poppo101:
No data connection after root

Tried that. It removes my APN and then I have no APN and need to recreate it. I bought this as a new unlocked phone so that I could use it on my carrier's network. Not due for a new phone until February and I hated the phone I had.

When I recreate the APN I again can see the three networks I mentioned previously. I manually connect to my carrier and it tells me that I am registered on the network. If I go into about phone > status I see the network name, the signal strength, mobile network type (EDGE), service state (in service), mobile network state (Disconnected), my IMEI, IMEI SV (00), MAC Address, Bluetooth address.

If I put the SIM card back into my old phone, I have a data connection.
[Captivate General] 4-2ndtwin:
Got it.

The Captivate will only get the Edge on T-mobile because of the frequencies they use.

So, what frequencies does ur carrier use ? That should b the answer to ur problem.
[Captivate General] poppo101:
no data connection after roor

I've got my data connection back. Seems I missed one step in the root process.:o I thought that I had Busybox installed on the phone. I found that I did not. Once I installed it, my data connection returned. I don't know what installing a bunch of UNIX commands did, but it worked and that is all that matters.:D

Bill
[Captivate General] 3men2:
that's odd. when I flashed my Capt from 2.3.3 to 2.3.5 UCKJ1 I didnt lose my APN settings at all.... it just booted and everything was working fine.

I didnt have Busybox installer at the moment of rooting my phone.

Right now I just flashed to ICS Team Nyx ICS 4.0.4 and so far so good.
[Captivate General] poppo101:
I didn't lose my APN when I rooted the phone. I lost it when I did a reset to default. Most likely because there was no default to reset to. This was an unlocked phone when I bought it on Amazon.

Don't know why installing busy box would bring back my data connection. Just happy that it is back. Now if my regional carrier would just get their network upgrade (that they received a 12 million dollar grant for) I would be a very happy camper. It would mean no more living on the EDGE. :D

Bill
[Captivate General] oztrich:
Build 1010?

hi,

My Captivate is one of the "difficult" ones, with the Build 1010. I didn't ever take it back when it was under warranty because it rarely displayed the rebooting problem. So, fast forward several months, and two OS upgrades (totally AT&T stock) and this thing is now driving me CRAZY! My question is... will this method work on this Build 1010 phone?

Somewhere I read that there was a certain way to root them. Of course, I don't want to brick it, I just want to root it and flash another (preferably ICS) rom. I also saw another method -(Utility) KK4 Easy Root - in the Development threads but I can't post there because I don't have enough posts yet...I'm just a lurker, what can I say?

Does anyone know if either of these methods work for certain on the Build 1010's?

Thanks in advance for any advice for helping me get the best use out of my Captivate!!

Current:

Samsung SGH-I897

Firmware: 2.3.5

I897UCKK4

Kernel 2.6.35.7-I897UCKK4-CL614489

GINGERBREAD.UCkk4
[Captivate General] Red_81:
Just use the KK4 root utility in my signature. It will root your device just fine. I had one of these 1010 ones also. You'll be able to to install the Corn 7.0A kernel with the utility which will give you CWM. That will allow you to flash a new ROM.

A word of warning, some users experienced the Encryption Unsuccessful when running ICS builds. It renders your internal SD inaccessable.
[Captivate General] oztrich:
OK, thanks. I've seen some Encyption Unsuccessful threads but hadn't read any of them. I guess I'll have to investigate further as to which ROMs, Kernels, etc., seems like a bunch of people are running ICS fine.

Anyway, I may try to call Samsung as was suggested in another thread. On the outside chance that they might warrant my phone even though it's out of warranty. But,if not, maybe I can find SOME other, ANY other ROM, to put on this phone, as it is becoming almost useless in it's current state.

Thanks for your help with the rooting direction!
[Captivate General] romavita:
I897 Root

After a lot of tries with SuperOneClick and others, your procedure worked!

Thanks.
[Captivate General] ubuntujason:
2 Questions re Rooting your way

Hey all~

So I'm new to tweaking Android. On Froyo I used Super One Click to root. i kept all my programs etc so that was cool.

Now if I do the way this thread says at the begining, would I loose my programs?

Also you said:

Just use the KK4 root utility in my signature. It will root your device just fine. I had one of these 1010 ones also. You'll be able to to install the Corn 7.0A kernel with the utility which will give you CWM. That will allow you to flash a new ROM.

A word of warning, some users experienced the Encryption Unsuccessful when running ICS builds. It renders your internal SD inaccessable.

If I use that kk4 Utility [which sounds real simple] would I loose my programs? [I'd ask there but it wouldn't let me post there, probably don't have enuf posts as I forget I'm signed up here] and where would I "unzip" it? [on my computer or cell phone? Launch from my cell?]

Sorry for the N00bie Questions ... thanks in advance

~j

Samsung Galaxsy S1 Captivate running AT&T Stock Gingerbread
[Captivate General] aradhaya10:
can i get some info on my captivate?

I have a AT&T captivate that i just upgraded to gingerbread 2.3.5,

with a KK4 Kernel.

I want to get 3 things on it,Root access+Speedmod+Slim Bean ROM.Could anyone give me a link for where i can find it or just give me the simplest steps to get it done.

P.S i don't want to get unrooted in case you suggest busybox.

Thanks
[Captivate General] BWolf56:
Corn kernel is what you'll want to flash, (not speedmod), using Odin 1.85.

From there, simply flash Slim Bean

twice

as it needs to rebuild the partition and you're set. As for the instructions, they're in the ROM's thread OP. Also, there are quite a few stickies you should read before jumping into this!
[Captivate General] aradhaya10:
thanks

thanks for the quick reply man
[Captivate General] aradhaya10:
Umm guys i just need 1 lil thing,i got rooted and the corn kernel v7.05 coz i read that 7.06 has a coupla bugs.can anyone just sorta list the best compatible ROMs with corn or at least the best to increase performance.also if u could just tell me the tweaks and stuff with corn and root to minimize complete ram uptake by my phone and speed it up,that would b of epic help.thanks in advance
[Captivate General] anwarkhan25:
your kernel will be changed when you flash slim bean. correct me if I'm wrong. :)
[Captivate General] aradhaya10:
That is why reading all this compatibility etc things have lead me to blv that i need to chk which roms i can use with corn
[Captivate General] 4-2ndtwin:
There is a lot of info that u r seeking about tweaks etc. in the OP of the KK4 Corn Kernel thread. Look in the OP under Useful Reference Material.

And as far as specific Roms that u can use "with" the kk4 corn kernel...that answer would be to use Roms that are kk4 based. Those Roms will say their base is kk4 in their respective titles or OPs.
[Captivate General] BWolf56:
Know that KK4 is GB 2.3.5 and we're up to JB 4.2.1.

From stock KK4 with Corn kernel, you can follow the full instructions in the ROM's thread that you wanna flash. Performance AND Stability wise, I'd look at the 4.1.2 based ROM. If you want more features and performance but with some *minor* bugs, look up the 4.2.1 JB ROMs.
[Captivate General] grotz497:
I'll second the 4.1 based ROM. When I had my cappy I ran CM 10 nightlies with a custom kernel, was stable w/OC to 1.4Ghz and was able to hold out on an upgrade for a few more months :)
[Captivate General] rupalazzi:
Changing Superuser

Hello guys, last night I had to downgrade my wife's cappy to stock GB 2.3.5. Today I rooted it, but I can't update Superuser binaries, so my question is can I uninstall Superuser and install SuperSU instead? Would this be a good idea?

Let me know your thoughts.
[Captivate General] 4-2ndtwin:
There's a superuser update fixer in the play store....free.
[Captivate General] Klitoni:
Rooteeeeed :D

---------- Post added at 06:01 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:19 PM ----------

Trying to figure out what to do on the update fixer
[Captivate General] 4-2ndtwin:
^

Just install from play store and run it.
[Captivate General] Klitoni:
Done I dont have that error anymore, installed busybox the stable version and i did a backup of efs folder with efspro :D

How much MB should have the EFS folder.6.5 the tar and 11MB the img file
[Captivate General] ssurell:
The way to go.

This method works. After muddling through dead links and defunct instructions, I hodgpodged this method together as well.
[HD2 Android Themes and Apps] sale75bgd:
I found a picture of the HD2 in some ads, can someone tell me whether this is a theme for HD2, or anything else? If someone knows, please give me the link. Thanks a lot!! And because I can't post a link to that pic, I will try to explain:

The screen of cellphone looks like the display is missing, and instead of the touch screen you can see printed circuit board, or motherboard...

Thanks a lot!!
[HD2 Android Themes and Apps] vasilisxxx:
this is just a live wallpaper write this on google "android circuit board live wallpaper"
[HD2 Android Themes and Apps] sale75bgd:
Thanks a lot, I did it bro ;)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MiKenning:
If I flash a stock kernel onto my Galaxy S II, will it replace the clockworkmod recovery? If not, then how would I go about doing this WITHOUT affecting the stock ROM?

Regards

Mike
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] veyka:
Kernel and recovery are joined together, so when you replace kernel you replace recovery.

So yes, flashing stock kernel will replace CWM recovery.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MiKenning:
Thank you very much!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] WhitedeviL89:
Hi everybody, first post on xda.

I have this problem on my GNex: when i listen to the music with headphones (through poweramp mainly) and i get a notification, the sound of the notification clips a little and after that the audio volume get lower for one or two secs... as far as i know this doesn't seem to happen w/o headphones and happens with all the roms i've tried, even with the stock, all tried with various kernel.

The same problem happens to any of you?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nickles96:
i am unlocked, rooted, but with stock 4.0.2 rom and kernel.

don't use Poweramp, but listen to Google Music throughout the day, and have no problem with notifications using headphones.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] avenge the rage:
Hi guys.

I currently have a desire hd and it's upgrade time. I'm not sure what the best phone out there is at the min.

I have looked at the galaxy nexus.

Any suggestions?

Thanks
[Windows Phone 7 Apps and Games] HannesB:
hi,

i used some hints from this forum and created a little app around it.

It's called 'Light Source' and i wanted to provide it for free on the marketplace.

As you might expect, it fails marketplace validation.

The response, i got from the MS developer forum is, that only OEMs and Device Manufacturers are allowed to use the ID_CAP_CAMERA capability. To avoid a complete waste of the time I spent for developing it, I want to provide it here in this forum.

It is completely free, does not show adds and uses the video-camera light to show a constant, flicker free light. Additionally it has a red, green and blue-light mode and a metro-style icon that respects the user theme setting.

It also uses the suggestion from this forum to remove teporary stored video data in a background thread, so it leaves no junk on your phone.

Have fun, using 'Light Source' and may the source be with you! :)

regards,

Hannes
[Windows Phone 7 Apps and Games] Osso17:
Hi....thanks so much for this app....LED function works perfectly on my Omnia 7

and is very stable.....as well as the switch ON / OFF.....very useful for me :)
[Windows Phone 7 Apps and Games] revxx14:
Very nice, thank you very much :) Installing now. I've been dying for something with a consistent light and a nice Metro icon.
[Windows Phone 7 Apps and Games] voluptuary:
Thank you! Very nice work.
[Windows Phone 7 Apps and Games] ldokov:
Hi there guys.

That's strange, I have a flashlight app that was certified and is now on marketplace. It is called LED Flashlight, probably works the same way.

I checked and I do not use the ID_CAP_CAMERA capability.
[Windows Phone 7 Apps and Games] hardstylz:
hello. quick question how do i open up this XAP file? thanks
[Windows Phone 7 Apps and Games] HannesB:
You need the developer tools installed on your PC and an unlocked phone to do this.

Start - Windows Phone SDK 7.1 - Application Deployment.

Use this tool to deploy the .xap to your phone.
[Windows Phone 7 Apps and Games] HannesB:
Do you use the camera or the video camera to turn on the flashlight in your app?

Using the camera (and constantly focusing) turns on the light but it flickers on every "onfocus".

Using the video mode and turning on the led does NOT flicker but this is not allowed for third party developers in the marketplace.
[Windows Phone 7 Apps and Games] ldokov:
I use the video mode with light ON, no flicker, at least on my Omnia 7. Of course, it does not work on phones with xenon flash, like the HTC Mozart.

You could test it if you want, its free. I won't give a link here, because its a thread about your app, but you could find mine in the marketplace, the publisher is Enless Soft.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leoaamro:
Hello,

Ever since I rooted my phone I've been having this issue...the first image on boot, the clock work mod splash screen takes an awfully long time...like 20-25 seconds before it goes to the boot screen animation where it takes another 20 -25 seconds, is there any way to speed things upand get the phone to boot up as fast as a non rooted device? I'm using AIO Runny 4.01

Thanks
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leoaamro:
any one knows a way to solve this??
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MatDrOiD:
Maybe nobody (me also) gets why this is a problem for you? ;)
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] victorvital:
well just my opinion buddy......I don't see the need to fix your issue...as I find it normal....I myself takes 30sec or so before I managed to get into CWM Recovery....

You just need to be patient......unless there is a "real" issue behind it.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leoaamro:
Hey

Thanks for the replies. I guess I wasn't clear...

It stays on the first screen - the one with the Joker for 20 - 25 seconds before switching to boot animation where it takes another 20 seconds....thats like almost 45 secs of booting time.

I don't remember it taking that long before rooting? Is it normal??

Thanks
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Spierbal:
If it is under 1 minute you have got to suck it up my friend...as it is fairly typical. Mine seems to roughly to take up to 50 seconds.

However there are apps available such as rescan media root from the android market. Run the app and select the option to disable media scanner. It basically stops media scan to run on boot, therefore theoretically should save a lot of boot time and make the phone boot faster.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] leoaamro:
Thanks alot mate!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tsekh501:
There are in general two types of gloves that work with capacity touch screen. The first type is those that have openings in the finger tips... and the second type is those with some special lining in the finger tips that make it work.

The North Face has a few pairs of gloves with what they called "E Tip" technology that works with capacity touch screen. I bought this pair last year and they work pretty well with touch screen

http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog/sc-gear/etip-glove_3.html

But living in Chicago, this pair isn't warm enough. I notice that they also have a much thicker pair of gloves with e-tip:

http://www.thenorthface.com/catalog...-facet-glove.html?from=subCat&variationId=06D

I'm thinking about buying this pair, but would like to hear other opinions to see if there is other alternative to North Face. Any suggestion? I want something that is super warm, wind/water resistant, and can stand up to snowy weather in Chicago. Do you know if any other winter gear manufacturers make something similar?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jdbower:
Have you considered modifying existing gloves? Amazon has a 12x13" swatch of conductive fabric (ASIN B004G4ZLRI) which can convert your existing gloves. At $20 it's much cheaper, and other even cheaper alternatives may be out there as well, but it does mean using some sewing skills.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tsekh501:
I need a new pair of heavy duty gloves anyway, lost mine on the train a while ago. And my sewing skill is rather bad, would probably end up with a pair of frankensteined gloves if I did that.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jdbower:
Yes, that almost makes it worth getting married ;)

Thanks for the links to the North Face gloves, I've only seen the knitted ones prior to this. I've got a pair similar to the heavier ones sans the conductive fingertip and they do work well in MA for shoveling duties. However based on my experience with stylus accuracy and seeing how big the pads are I would imagine you'd only have a very gross amount of control with them. Still, if it's enough to fumble around with the Pandora widget via WidgetLocker that may be enough.

A quick search did turn up an alternative in GloveTips which look promising in that they don't seem to need sewing skills but, more importantly, seem like they'd provide finer control.

Either way, please update this thread with whatever you decide. Winter is here and I may have to steal whatever solution you end up with if you like it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tsekh501:
Thanks. I've taken a look at GloveTips on their website. While a small dot of conductive material may increase accuracy, it may not be as convenient as the North Face one. I have the first pair of e-tip gloves that I posted above. The conductive materials on the finger tips have a rather large surface, making gestures like pinch to zoom pretty easy to perform. I don't think I will do a lot of texting with the gloves on, so I think the thicker North Face one would be good enough for me to do simple stuff like on screen music control, answering phone, checking email etc.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] WIndeXqc:
At sears they the Isotoner SmarTouch glove that works grat and prabably less expensive than the NothFace ones.

http://www.totes-isotoner.com/category/isotoner/isotoner-smartouch-gloves.do?nType=2
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tsekh501:
Their thickness seems similar to the first pair of NF that I posted, which isn't enough for Chicago's winter
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] player911:
I don't even see how you could do anything with this huge gloves outside of minimal tasks.

LTE EX Galaxy Nexus CM9

Asus Transformer Revolver
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] WIndeXqc:
I actually use them for driving or when i go shopping. Of course they arent that warm to take a walk at -40 like we have here in Ottawa but for driving excellent.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tsekh501:
I mainly want to be able to answer call and press big on screen buttons (like music control, or unlocking lock screen pattern) without having to take the gloves off when I'm outdoor. It's obvious that you won't be able to text a lot with them. I used to have a pair of North Face Montana gloves that is of similar thickness and materials so I have a pretty good idea of how flexible these gloves are.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Laird_Attwood:
Used the E-Tips for a couple of years now. Very comfy. Not great for cold weather though as there isn't much protection but that makes them slim and only minimal mistakes when typing etc if you need to.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tsekh501:
Oh well, went to a local North Face store this weekend to check out the gloves.

I can forget about the $75 "etip facet gloves". It actually comes in two pair of gloves. A pair of thin, etip gloves like the first one that I posted, and a regular heavy duty non-etip gloves. So you are supposed to wear both pairs, and then take of the outer pair when you need to use your phone... I guess that's good for people who has zero pair of gloves, in that case you have a pair of light, and a pair of heavy gloves...

But in my case, since I already have a pair of light etip gloves, it's no difference than buying any other pair of heavy gloves wearing on top of it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] NewMossie:
I just found out today my pair of regular leather gloves works ok.

It's not accurate enough to do pattern lock. But I was able to use maps and dial out. I was pretty impressed.