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[Galaxy S I9000 General] AllGamer:
I'd go with Zagg if they were less cumbersome to install.

the last time i tried it, it was a big mess.

having to do the spray the glue, then letting it dry, etc, etc.

i don't like the idea of having to use any sort of glue like thing on the protection film to glue into the screen.

i'll probably order the Zagg just to provide some more protection for the plastic case samsung decided to use, to give it an extra layer of "armor" ... still if the drop is bad enough even the inside hinges that keeps the phone together will break regardless of how strong is the the outer shell.

I've a bad rep for dropping my phones A LOT! luckily my old HTC Athena was made of METAL case, else it would have died looong looong ago, and even with it being a metal case, i managed to crack it at the corners :p

since HTC Athena phone/laptop (according to the Zagg website) was not that popular, there was no soft skin case available for it, and the Zagg was not available either until much later, by then it was already too late for my phone.

the Zagg + Gel skin will make a good protection & fashion for my new Galaxy S i9000

that's the neat thing about the Gel skin, you can change the colour anytime you want to "match" your style / clothing whatever event you feel like for the day.

However the issue with the screen protection, i'll most likely not use Zagg, and only use a PET film protection, i've had all my previous phone with those PET protection and they work really well, it can be easily replaced without any glue, you can wash it and put it back, exactly what i wanted.

the Zagg screen protection you will have to spray the glue on the film, put it on, and let it dry, and you can't use your phone meanwhile it's doing that, so it's rather too inconvenient.

Also once scratched, you'll have to replace it with another Zagg, and that means you'll have to do the same rutine again.

PET film a fraction of what you'll pay for the Zagg screen protection only.

I'm rather picky on screen marks, i like them polished clean, if they have any line or dots, i usually change it right away, with Zagg, that will prove too cumbersome to do, with a PET film, just peel and throw away, and put on the new one, it's just that simple.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] larryccf:
keep in mind on the zagg, for screen protector, they still only have ones for the galaxy, which have large cutouts for that square Nav button (the vibrant/captivate doesn't have) and cutouts for the FFC which the vibrant/captivate doesn't have

only one i've seen specific to the vibrant / captivate is the clearfreak, which btw is made here in the USA (Virginia)

do a google on em, there were some interesting reviews comparing them to phantomskinz and others
[Hero CDMA Themes and Apps] ethandissi:
hey i am wondering if someone can port this over to our cdma hero's....

cm6 http://forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/2048-thememorph-gala-s-theme-alpha-06-cm600-rc1/

Thanks,

Ethan
[Hero CDMA Themes and Apps] mrinehart93:
Well I would try and port it for you, but the dev requested that no one port his work :P If you contact him and get him to let me try, then I'll go ahead and do it.
[Hero CDMA Themes and Apps] ethandissi:
k i just sent him a message on cyan see what he says... hopefully something good...
[Droid Eris Android Development] TheSonicEmerald:
I can't seem to figure out how to remove stock apps using adb? Can anyone list the commands needed to do this?
[Droid Eris Android Development] cloudedice:
adb remount

adb shell rm /system/app/YourApplicationHere.apk
[Droid Eris Android Development] DDustiNN:
Does this completely remove the app? I mean in particular the listing in the app drawer, as well as in the "Manage Apps" section (if applicable). Also where will app data be stored, if used?

Thanks :D
[Droid Eris Android Development] SeEsAw12:
yes, completely.

use "adb shell ls -1 /system/app/" to find out the exact name of the app you want to delete, it's caps sensitive.
[Droid Eris Android Development] dr0ided:
you can try these 2 programs to remove apps

you should try using android commander or droid explorer. search for them in the forums. they are free and help out a lot.
[Droid Eris Android Development] es0tericcha0s:
+ For Droid Explorer: http://de.codeplex.com/ I use this and it is pretty handy. Though you can just be lazy like I usually am and just uninstall apps via Titanium Backup. I haven't tried Android Commander (yet, but maybe I should...) but in interest of being fair, you can find it here: http://handheld.softpedia.com/get/Desktop-and-Shell/Windows/Android-Commander-93099.shtml and the official site is here, but didn't find it very well laid out (no offense PanPiotr...): http://androidcommander.com/
[Droid Eris Android Development] jonscapri:
One other thing if you want to backup the app to your sd use cp /system/apps/appnname /sdcard/backup/appname
[Droid Eris Android Development] ryanmc2033:
Sorry to ask such a noob question, but I just ran Unrevoked 3 and unrevoked forever. Everything seemed to work correctly, but when I try and run androind commander to delete files it says I need root permissions. I saw the superuser permissions icon in my app list, but when I click it nothing happens. Did I miss something?
[Droid Eris Android Development] tenzomonk:
do you use other apps (setcpu, etc) that require Superuser permissions? any issues with those? if you do have other apps that have SU permissions, then uninstall/reinstall Android Commander... it should then request permission again.

if neither situation applies... use the directions above to remove the Superuser.apk file from /system/app and then go to this thread and download the new Superuser app :)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=682828
[Captivate General] jhego:
Ahh, nice to be back on XDA... I was a former poster when I used to own the HTC Tilt and the older version of it, then I switch to Blackberry Bold. And now switching to Android and what better way to look for info about rooting but right here on XDA. Well to my question, I get different responses from ATT reps saying I can grandfather the unlim. and some says it has to be from BB to BB for it to be grandfathered. Question is which one is true? Really want this phone and would very much like to keep the unlim. data.
[Captivate General] AllTheWay:
Trust me you will be able to keep you unlimited data plan. In the system when they upgrade you they have the option to select unlimited PDA plan. Just make sure they keep it for you.

Anytime you go from Smartphone to smartphone with AT&T you still will be able to keep your unlimited data plan.
[Captivate General] tysj:
Would it still be grandfathered if you bought it off contract?
[Captivate General] nahrah:
I just sold my bold 9700 and this will be my first android phone. I called in to the att rep to unregister my blackberry pin from the bis service and was told I should be grandfathered because I'm going from one unlimited data to another unlimited data. I will be also buying this at full price.
[Captivate General] jhego:
What did they say? Did they let you?
[Captivate General] abezapata:
You will be fine. I have switched my unlimited data from iPhone to Blackberry to nothing and back various times and have not had any problems doing so. I am lucky to have been grandfathered in. 200mb just seems like a limit and I do not like it.
[Captivate General] systoxity:
just make absolutely certain and have the rep read your plan back to you after the swap to make sure he swapped ur bb unlimited to a reg unlimited.
[Captivate General] jhego:
Thanks guys. I'll update you once I made the switch.
[Captivate General] ewingr:
I read somewhere a person may NOT be grandfathered in if they purchase from other than AT&T. Anyone know if that is true?
[Captivate General] abezapata:
This is not true because either way you have the option to simply renew your current plan with AT&T (if you purchase a phone elsewhere) and then change your data plan to android (which will be unlimited assuming you are grandfathered in).

Now if you mean purchasing the phone from lets say Radio Shack under an AT&T contract you will still get the same benefits if you purchased from an AT&T store.
[Captivate General] Maroon Mushroom:
I checked multiple AT&T store today and spoke with the manager(s). Yes, if you have been grandfathered into unlimited data, this carries over to ANY future cell phone as long as you stay with AT&T. Samsung Captivate included.

They said that you would have the option of downgrading to a 2gb max WITH tethering (they weren't sure if the captivate supported it yet but obviously the iphone does). This isn't an issue though because the damn thing will be rooted and I'll tether with it without their knowledge.
[Captivate General] nahrah:
They said they going to leave my blackberry data plan on there until I make the switch. When I actually have the phone in my hands I just give them a call to switch over to another unlimited data plan.
[Captivate General] Maroon Mushroom:
Not true, as long as they remain your carrier, they don't care where your phone came from.
[Captivate General] votum:
I'm also coming from the tilt, then fuze, then had a bb 9700 for awhile, and now getting the captivate :) I am in iraq though and my service has been suspended, they just re-did all my stuff over the phone and I told the lady I had an unlimited plan for itnernet, and she read it back as unlimited to me. If I hit limits (I tether my phones ALOT usually) then I will call and demand it be fixed, or ATT loses my contract for breaching it.
[Captivate General] systoxity:
keep in mind that the att unlimited is still capped at 5 gigs even though its name implies otherwise. still, u should be fine.
[Captivate General] cbk.o4:
The unlimited plan is not capped whatsoever.
[Captivate General] systoxity:
i rescind my comment. I've done further research into the matter and lots of controversy surrounds ATT & their 5 gb limit. I won't open that can of worms here. Just be careful, if u go over 5 gb and tether w/o a tether plan. bad things may or may not happen.
[Captivate General] iphonekillers:
agreed im pretty show my bill says more then that, plus the dude at att said i came keep my unlimited plan and he'll put the unlimited plan on the other phone line . it just who you talk to

note he was the manager , first time i meet the dude...
[Captivate General] rabbivj:
When I got my iP4 coming from a BB, i was able to keep my unlimited, now that im prolly going to be returning the iP4 i hope they should be able to keep my UNL.
[Captivate General] AllTheWay:
No matter if it's off contract of not you will still be able to keep your unlimited data plan. Trust me on that ;-)

Even if the phone is purchased from a another AT&T retailer you will be fine.

Also there is no cap the unlimited data plan.
[Captivate General] tysj:
Thank you! :D

Sunday is still so far away
[Droid X General] shep211:
I think they are making a big mistake taking this stance on root & custom roms.

http://androinica.com/2010/07/14/mo...source=feedburner&utm_medium=twitter&utm_camp aign=Feed%3A+androinica+%28Androinica+-++A+Google+Android+Blog%29
[Droid X General] Zardos66:
Maybe they should stop with Android then. The platform is all about being open. I lost all interest in this phone when this was confirmed.
[Droid X General] sandman529:
They just lost half of there customers now

Sent from my HTC Dream
[Droid X General] grdm:
You guys are desensitized from being members here

the rooting/modding/flashing community is maybe at most 10-15% of users, and that's being super generous

most people will not even read that announcement, and if they do, most will have no idea what it means
[Droid X General] jodue:
i can only completely agree with that! i wanted it but now i ordered a galaxy S...screw you motorola!
[Droid X General] Supermighty:
Modders may only be a very small portion of their user base. But I'll tell everyone who ask to avoid the whole Moto line of phones. And being a Computer Guy I get asked a lot.
[Droid X General] sablesurfer:
I too have posted my feelings on a couple of other boards. Even on my facebook. Android is open source and it is my understanding that Gingerbread is actually aiming at getting rid of overlays like Sense and Blur. Good for Google.

This wasn't even a fully open admission from Motorola. From what I understand the eFuse thing was found BY modders...and not explained by Motorola. That is down right devious.

I was seriously on the fence about this phone...been driving my friends nuts with comparisons between Evo and Droid X. Was going to have both of them in 30 day period to compare side by side for a week...

...now...I love my Evolina more and she is the phone for me. Canceling my spot on the waiting list.
[Droid X General] dezoris:
Its really just a stop gap phone until we see a 4.3" HTC device or other super phone with more features. I can live without custom roms and root access on this phone for 6 months.
[Droid X General] piiman:
I'd say it much smaller than that. There also seems to be a lot of die hard ROM flashing types buying the phone anyways:eek:
[Droid X General] snickle:
I dislike the encrypted boot loader, but not enough to not buy the phone. I am assuming we will manage to get root access. And with that we can do a lot.

Only time will tell how big an issue the bootloader ends up being.
[HD2 Windows Mobile 6.5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 111Kestrel:
I've only been poking around in this amazing device for two days now, and thanks to these forums and the amazing mods submitted by the developers, I have been able to change all of the icons except one. Even though the Facebook icon is updated under the start menu, I cannot for the life of me get it to change in quicklinks. My reading of the forms has led me to the registry, and yes the startup icon points to the right path. I've noticed (and this may be the crux of the problem) that every time I reboot, sense creates a new start icon_htc_facebook png and qtc file in the Windows folder. My question is, is there any way to get the new Facebook icon to appear in quick links or am I stuck with the default Facebook icon? Again thanks to the developers for all the cool stuff and advice which is been posted on this website. PS I'm looking forward to a fully working version of android for this device. Keep up the good work guys.
[Captivate Android Development] blackjackboy:
TGA_Gunnman created a one click root that new users will want to use, said thread is a sticky in Captivate Development. If you still want to use the old method (and install ADB) please use this one.

I followed my own guide! This works perfectly if you read everything and follow the instructions.

Also: once you are rooted, be EXTREMELY careful! Half of the new threads are people who have screwed up their phones by deleting this or corrupting that. Please, for the sanity of all of the devs and Android veterans, make backups and just be all around careful. Almost all problems that anyone has had are repareable AND PREVENTABLE with a little reading and care. Just to clarify, rooting does not automatically enable sideloading. Please follow http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=738376 to enable sideloading.

Follow these steps exactly and there will be no risk of bricking your Captivate, the worst that may happen is the phone rejecting the update.zip.

HOWEVER:

I take no responsibility if ANYTHING at all happens to your device that you don't like. Don't come crying to me if your brand new phone breaks in any way. Your warranty is also void, but you could have figured that out for yourself.

Now that that's over with, lets get to the fun bit. If you are on Windows, you can follow this procedure, or for TGA_Gunnman's one click root program (only on Windows), you can go ahead and skip to the bottom.

1) You may need Samsung drivers if you are on a PC, which you can learn about here: ADB Drivers at the Unlockr

For 64 bit Windows, you'll need these drivers: http://zedomax.com/blog/2010/07/14/s...iver-download/

Don't proceed until your phone is fully installed on Windows with the drivers!

2) Download the attached zip (at the bottom of the post) and rename it to update or update.zip if you are on a Mac. (If you are on a Mac, DO NOT USE SAFARI to download the file, it automatically unzips any zip file. Use Google Chrome or firefox instead.) Scroll down the notification bar and click "mount" to allow your computer to read the internal memory. Put the file on the INTERNAL SD card of the Captivate, which won't be tough to figure out if you don't have an SD card in the phone.

3) EDIT--There is an easier way to get to recovery, but do this step anyway. Turn the phone off, then hold power, volume up and volume down. If you still want the android SDK (which will be very useful throughout your rooted experiences) follow the old procedure:

4) Once the phone is booted into recovery, use the volume keys on the phone to scroll to "Reinstall packages." Use power to select what you have highlighted.

5) Give yourself a pat on the back. You are now rooted. You should see a Superuser application now.

MD5 Sum: 1eb65923281c113e8751a7d8a6faff43
[Captivate Android Development] SlimJ87D:
Can we please have more detailed instructions? I don't understand the part where it says "type in the terminal"

I am very new to android as this will be my first Android phone.

Also, after rooting will we be able to install 3rd party applications? Or do we have to do anything else to bypass ATT's restrictions?
[Captivate Android Development] ghost77:
adb terminal is software you need to install on your PC , will probably need samsung drivers also , guide is indeed not noob friendly. This will help you get needed bits including ADB

Probably None of us have captivate , so writing a guide is a bit troublesome :p
[Captivate Android Development] contentryder:
Ditto, a guide to the adb terminal please! I will acquire this phone, this Sunday.
[Captivate Android Development] blackjackboy:
Actually, you'd have to install a custom ROM for that. MoDaCo should be coming out with them pretty soon, and so will XDA. It won't be too long. BTW, once you have ADB installed on your computer, you can sideload apps all you want. The command is

adb install /directory/of/app/on/computer
[Captivate Android Development] sdy284:
point me to some functioning samsung drivers and I can do this!
[Captivate Android Development] caelestis2:
If you cant get it to work on windows, try a ubuntu live cd. All you need to do is go to ubuntu and burn a disc and reboot.
[Captivate Android Development] TexUs:
Are there no Windows 64 bit drivers?

Edit- I found some that work. I think. Haven't tried it (yet).

http://zedomax.com/blog/2010/07/14/...ic-4g-and-fascinate-galaxy-s-driver-download/

Edit 2- Just did the root. Seems to have worked (no errors) but how do I know if it did? How do I delete say, ATT Maps?
[Captivate Android Development] xhalz:
Thanks for this. I am new to smartphones and plan on purchasing the Samsung Galaxy-S, but don't want to mess it up. I am new to editing the OS of any smartphone, but I think if I have a tutorial I will be fine
[Captivate Android Development] NOSintake:
For Mac and Linux you put a ./ in front of the adb correct? (./adb install...)
[Captivate Android Development] soul4rent:
if you are in the directory above yes. the ./ just saves you from writing out the full path

lets say adb is in "/home/user/Downloads/sdk/tools"

you could type out "/home/user/Downloads/sdk/tools/adb command" regardless of where your terminal window was focused

or if you were currently in the directory "/home/user/Downloads/sdk/tools"

you could use the shortcut "./adb command"
[Captivate Android Development] TexUs:
OP I'd change your post based on my experiences... Here's a little more detail and I've rearranged it (you need the drivers before running these commands, for example).
[Captivate Android Development] JacenSolo2001:
Ubuntu 10.04 - adb

Any step by step instructions just to get adb running enough on 10.04 to root and side load software? I'm getting command not found when I try to run adb, even after downloading packages.
[Captivate Android Development] Muhamadabdelaall:
Hi,

Did this thread worked well to Root the Captivate or anyother suggested link? I'll appreciate any help.

Thanks
[Captivate Android Development] cellgeek:
rerooting captivate

This worked perfectly on my Captivate. I now have the SuperUser Permission on my application screen. Now I can REALLY screw up my Captivate!!!:)
[Captivate Android Development] Muhamadabdelaall:
Thanks for the answer & More Queston

Hi,

Thanks for your helpful answer. As I'm getting my Cativate tomorrow, can you please just answer yes or no to each of my questions as follow ?

After Rooting will I be able to:

1- download any 3rd party Android application?

2- install any "Samsung Galaxy S" ROM on my Captivate?

3- Recieve any "OTA" update as a "Galaxy S" phone?

Thanks again
[Captivate Android Development] Drachen:
1. No. You will have to use adb or the database modification method (which having root access makes possible). Both are described in detail elsewhere in this forum.

2. Rooting means simply getting superuser permissions. Loading a ROM has to do with the bootloader and recovery partition. Unmodded Galaxy S ROMs probably will not work on the Captivate, but be patient.

3. Not sure what you're asking. You will still get any Captivate OTA updates as if you hadn't rooted, but you won't get, for example, the rumored Korean FroYo Galaxy S update OTA when it drops. You'd have to wait for the Captivate OTA FroYo upgrade (or there may be a ROM or patch you can flash by then).

Rooting is basically just allowing programs to run as the superuser account. Many programs like Metamorph, some screenshot apps and some wifi tethering apps require more permission than Android normally gives an app.
[Captivate Android Development] Muhamadabdelaall:
Thanks Drachen

Thanks alot for taking all this time & energy to reply to me! WOW, it seems like everytime I wanna step up one, I go back 10 steps. All I need is to use my Captivate for installing a Stock Rom of "Galaxy S" & be able to get rid of any "AT&T" restrictions for anything on this phone, what should I do please?

Thanks
[Captivate Android Development] TexUs:
The ATT stuff doesn't actually run so they aren't a big deal at this point. I also don't see Amazon MP3 background stuff like some Android devices have, so... There's really not a huge case for rooting yet.

That said, when Custom ROMs for this come out I'll still be getting one.
[Captivate Android Development] kevinmayer86:
For those of you having a hard time installing ADB Shell, try this video. It worked for me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeWH6Bj1DYw&feature=related
[Captivate Android Development] sborodin:
I am completely lost.

You write "scroll down to notification bar ...." What is it? Where? In firefox?

I do not understand how to put update.zip in /sdcard - I spent 4 hours searching the forum, but no one described how to do that.

adb install /path/to/the/file --- does not make any sense either.

Path to _what_ file, where? On PC? Will adb then move it to /sdcard?
[Captivate Android Development] Barbanx1809:
will not open update package

Everything to root the phone worked except when I try to reinstall packages on the reboot screen on the phone. It says that the file doesn't exist even though I put it onto the internal sd card. If anyone can help with this it would be very appreciated.
[Captivate Android Development] Dmoney5150:
i honestly feel this should be a sticky...thanks so much