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[Captivate Themes and Apps] jason531:
"Where" does AT&T get the idea they can charge for this?

You probably want to call AT&T ASAP to make sure you don't get charged for using the Where app. Also, stop using the included one and download the free one!

Funny story about the Where app:

I had a Nexus One and saw that Where was on a lot of "best app" lists for Android so I went to the market to get it. It was nowhere to be found. After a bit of research, I found some vague explanation about how AT&T had a deal with Where and that they blocked it. This really pissed me off since I paid full price for the N1 with no subsidy from AT&T -- how dare they block apps? Anyway, I found the APK online and installed it.

Later, I rooted my phone and installed the MarketAccess app. Now I could find Where in the Market and installed it from there -- still free of course. When I got the Captivate, the first thing I did was root it. When I saw that Where was pre-installed, I thought "great, now I don't have to jump through hoops to get it." Luckily I saw the warning about being charged, what, $2.99/month to use an app that is free for every user of every other Android phone? I promptly used Titanium Backup to remove the pre-installed version and then used MarketAccess to download the free version from the Market.

The point is that AT&T is really trying hard to charge extra for things that every other Android user gets for free (maps, navigation, Where, etc). Very frustrating. My employer pays for the service on my Captivate and I will be moving my wife's phone (that I pay for) to the Epic 4G at the end of this month after being an AT&T customer for 7 years.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] jason531:
What about AT&T Hot Spots?

I visit Starbucks frequently and occasionally McDonalds. Both offer free WiFi, but require you to check a box and click a button to agree to terms before using it. I know that's not a big deal, but it is a little bit of a hassle especially if I am not planning to use the browser anyway -- I just want to go straight into another app that uses WiFi.

Since I got the Captivate, I've noticed that as soon as I turn on WiFi while at either of these places, I get a notification that says "AT&T Hotspot Detected" or something like that and I am able to use WiFi without having to visit the agreement page in the browser.

Does anyone know whether this app is required for this detection and agreement bypass to function? I have thought about making a backup with Ti Backup, uninstalling, and testing it but am worried that it might not reinstall properly. Also, it might be handy for finding hotspots when traveling -- making it the only useful AT&T pre-installed app.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] anilkuj:
ATT wifi hotspot app seems to be useful to connect to Attwifi hotspots without having to manually agree to terms

does anyone have a copy of it ?
[Captivate Themes and Apps] jason531:
I have it and will try to make a backup and post it within the next couple of days. It might be Monday before I can do it, unless someone else beats me to the punch.

Update: I still have it on my phone, but it seems that Titaniun Backup only backs up the data, not the APK. I also tried Mybackup Pro with the same result. I have root, so if someone knows how to extract a system app as an APK please let me know. I haven't searched yet, BTW, so if I find out how to do this myself I'll update this post (again).
[Captivate Themes and Apps] hightech888:
I swear they are only doing that to mess with us. While it's not hard to completely remove all AT&T ware, it's fairly simple to hide the apps with LauncherPro.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] jason531:
Got it! Thanks to:

forum.cyanogenmod.com/topic/3319-stock-apps-that-can-be-deleted-post-root/

Here is the APK (zipped). I'm not sure whether you can just install it like any other APK or if you have to use adb to push it to /system/app. If you try it please let me know what worked (if it works).
[Captivate Themes and Apps] anilkuj:
thanks jason let me try that, will update soon
[Captivate Themes and Apps] anilkuj:
Hi jason

it did install fine , now i have to visit a star bucks location to see if it detects my captivate automatically and let me browse.

Thanks
[Captivate Themes and Apps] jason531:
Cool! How did you install it? I'm curious whether you had to use "adb push WISPr_v41.apk /system/app" to install it as a system app or if another method worked. If you used another method, I'm curious whether it wound up in /data/app and still works. Thanks for testing it -- it will be good to know in case I ever need to uninstall/reinstall it.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] wgarrido:
You can add more then 1 song, you can also edit the playlist after you create it.

There are some other DLNA/Upnp apps but they are only servers and don't have the control functionality.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] bart09:
I was able to install it with adb install .../WISPr_v41.pkg. Havn't tested it yet.

# Update

Tested at Starbucks. Selected attwifi - connected fine.

ATT Wifi Hotspot displays a notification asking that you accept the terms of service.

Accepted TOS and got a message saying

"Can't confirm eligibility - call the 800 number"

# Update 1

Tested at Starbucks. This time is displayed the check box to accept TOS and connect button. Worked fine.

ATT Wifi HotSpot did not fire up automatically

fyi : Since the previous update, I had upgraded to 2.2.1 (Nexus One)
[Captivate Themes and Apps] smis:
email

I had the captivate I hated the email system on it it only showed some and not all my emails, are they're any alternatives?
[Captivate Themes and Apps] WheresWaldo:
I am using K9 as it has an integrated inbox so that my 6 email addresses show in one box.Make sure you go to their Google Code page rather than the one in the market as the market version is older and there have been numerous bug fixes.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] mobius911:
Reinstall wireless hotspot app?

Anybody ever figure out how to reinstall the ATT wireless hotspot locator app and get it functioning? I was in a Starbucks today. My phone had the app removed and I had to go to the log-in page, expand it to make it visible, check the terms box, and click connect. Friend's phone just showed the ATT wifi notification instantly, no log-in required.

Not a biggie, but it would be nice to avoid the log-in steps.

Jeff
[Captivate Themes and Apps] reinbeau:
How did you do this in LauncherPro?
[Captivate Themes and Apps] idle_mind:
AT&T instant messaging

I actually like the AT&T instant messaging app that's included with the stock ROM. It works with MSN, Yahoo, and AOL. The one cool thing about this app that I like is that when your phone sleeps it doesn't disconnect from the service & log you off like Palringo does. Has anyone ever made a cab to reinstall that particular app?

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Found it here. :D

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=366157
[Captivate Themes and Apps] avgjoegeek:
Thought I saw it on the market place today when I downloaded the ATT Pay App :)
[Captivate Themes and Apps] dwmoss:
Launcherpro preferences

General

Hidden apps
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] dualview:
You can get rid of install problems (Skymap, Slideit etc.) appearing with JP3 firmware.

Connect your Galaxy to your PC with the USB cable, mount the internal SD.

Now go to market, download and install with no problem.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] FrezoreR:
That is due to that the sd-card is write only for some reason. Don't ask me why.. will probably be fixed whenever a new FW with 2.2 arrives.. which is soon I hope.
[Vibrant General] t1h5ta3:
the more i look around the more i wonder if its hardware not software....

s/n ratio on this thing sux. sitting on my front porch line of sight to the closest tower is .5 miles. with the vibrant im getting 0-1 bar 3g with speeds 0f 512kbp on average. my g1 getting next to it shows full bars, and averages 4.5mbp have seen almost 7mbp in the same spot with the g1. the vibrant picks up 7-9 satellites with aan average s/n of 15-18 db, and might lock on to 1 or 2 after about 10 min. the g1 in the same location hits 12 satellites with a minimum of 35db and locks on to 5+ within seconds on wifi, the vibrant shuld have a clear advantage being able to use wireless-n, but on the front porch im seeing about a 30-35db signal, the g1 in the same spot, but on wireless-g see's 50+ db, the g1 stays connected all the way to my mail box, the vib drops less than 1/4 of the way there. so, hopefully a software update cures this, otherwise it sounds like its hardware related.... ( im pretty sure that i didnt buy an i phone)

after 5 days of checking, im averaging 60-75% of the time with out service according to the phone.

any one else care to share actual figures comparing to another device in same location, not just how many bars etc...

i purposely did all my measurements outdoors/close to a tower within line of sight to ensure a good solid stable measurement. my porch is within 20 feet of my router , line of sight thru an open door for the wifi tests.
[Vibrant General] heygrl:
None of these numbers make any sense, furthermore is the G1 on the same CID as the Vibrant? Have you done tethering and not a speedtest on the phone?
[Vibrant General] t1h5ta3:
lol.... they dont make sense? they are actual signal level readings @ a hardware level. that wey we arnt trying to compare any of the falce readings that the software covers up..... like gee, why does my batt icon still show almost full when in actuality it is at 25% remaining.

and yes, i have teathered to it. it still does not change the fact that compareing actual signal strengths of a brand new top of the line device are crushed by a antique first gen device.

i have spoken with samsung, i recomend any one woth poor radio performance to contact them and start a help ticket. at 1-877-EZ2GALAXY (1-877-392-4252)
[Vibrant General] heygrl:
I've never seen signal strength of 55db on WiFi. Same for the rest of them, they don't make sense.

Run your speedtests while tethered and not on the phones themselves.

Use Service Mode for RSSI readings on the Vibrant

The battery meter doesn't show full with 25% remaining
[Vibrant General] t1h5ta3:
my bad, i was trying to do it all from memory not looking @ my notes.... signal on the g1 was -30dbm the vib was -55dbm on the porch

gps signal strength ( *#*#1472365#*#* gps test) data was in dBHz

just did it again, got my best TTFF/TTF of 148 seconds and im seeing my best ever accuracy bouncing between 15-20 meters

sad that these readings are the best performance ive seen...
[Vibrant General] larryccf:
i have this growing suspicion that there was a reason samsung installed an optional GPS antenna socket on the phone (next to the sim card, by the beveled corner)

are there other phones out there with a socket for an optional gps antenna?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Capsyze:
nevermind i figured it out
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Capsyze:
please delete mods
[Touch Cruise Android Development] torredibabale:
excuse me i want to sell my polaris but i want uninstall android and reinstall windows mobile.

how can i do?

ps.i am desperate....hard reset don't work i have froyo 2.2
[Touch Cruise Android Development] DmK75:
You will enter to bootloader and flash official ROM.
[Touch Cruise Android Development] torredibabale:
the official rom is *.exe i must rename in POLAIMG.nbh and copy this in root of sd card?

thank you
[Touch Cruise Android Development] l1q1d:
I'm very bored by users who doesn't use search!

If you are windows user, put it in bootloader mode, connect to pc and start exe,

if you are mac or linux, use an unofficial rom or search the NBH in the forum.

PLEASE USE SEARCH BUTTON
[Touch Cruise Android Development] torredibabale:
solved!!:D

thank you
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
Now that we have enough people with the new version on hand already.

It's time to setup this topic.

The aim obviously is to unlock this the Bell Galaxy S Vibrant i9000M

There are possibly 3 ways to go about this:

1. Software

2. Hardware

3. Pay $75 the carrier and get the unlock code after 60 days of purchase, or until some online unlockers gets the code, which ever first.

4. Pay $35 to rhcp0112345 for the hack unlock method

5. Self Hex Hack unlock method

Past experiences in the PalmOS world leads me to believe it should be possible to be unlocked via software/firmware, so rooting the phone will be the first thing to do

For hardware unlocking we'll be able to confirm once the iSim I've ordered arrives next week more or less

Bell will not provide the unlock code until their "exclusivity" expires which is roughly November, that's when Fido/Rogers will get their own locked version for sure.

So, I'm inviting any Android/Mobiles developers to pitch in with any ideas or if they know more or what to look for, change edit, hack replace, flash, etc.

That's why i bough this device, it'll be a guineapig to possibly find the software unlocking method (flashing a ROM count as software)

Stock Bell firmware:

PDA/Phone: i9000ugjg9

CSC: i9000bmcjg9

WARNING: for anyone reading this DO NOT use the firmwares for the USA Vibrant / Captive, the Bell Vibrant is closer to the i9000 than to the USA variants

- Update 1 -

Adding unlock bounty! it actually started on the SGS Captivate subforum http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=739201

Condition to hit the jackpot, it must be unlocked via software ROM flash, SPL, or something along the line.

Lets all pitch in to make it work for all the SGS phones.

List of members pledge & donation:

AllGamer paid "unlocked" via ismartsim then by SGUX

MKVFTW withdrawn he paid $75 to Bell way to get it unlocked

SS2006 $25 payment pending

decepticon paid unlocked by rhcp0112345

BA_Flash_GOD paid unlocked by rhcp0112345

- Update 2 -

rhcp0112345 found out how to hex hack unlock the phone, it requires a file dump and a $35 fee.

The bounty would still apply for anyone Developer able to release a ease to use software unlock for all XDA member

at no charge

, but if you can't wait you can go with rhcp0112345 solution or the self hack solution.

- update 3 - [BOUNTY] goes to

rhcp0112345 for finding the hack, and allowing rbnet.it and marcopon to create the SGUX tool for all of us.

Please donate to our XDA members that made it all possible for you.

AllGamer for jump-starting this project and providing the initial bounty, and for his regular contribution in the SGS forum

rhcp0112345 for finding the hack

rbnet.it & marcopon for the SGUX tool

DaGentooBoy for keeping the Unlock Guide updated with the latest changes
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Benjamin Dobell:
Well first thing is have you tried flashing a different MODEM file onto the phone using Odin?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] leegoon84:
I tired flashing Asian EU version of radio but no luck.

I believe simlock is something totally different,

I ended up using a sim adapter that was lying around for last 2 years.

Put the sim adapter along with my fido sim

settings, APN typein APN setting (internet.fido.ca)

3G is now active,

I can make calls and recieve calls.

EDIT:+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

http://www.dealextreme.com/

you can order any sim adapter, they all do the same thing.

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

When you FLASH to JP3

don't flash the RADIO, (just flash PDA with 512)

I find RADIO FW on Stock BELL ROM works better than the one included in the JP3.

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BTW you don't have Vibrant,

you have I9000 don't flash CAPTIVATE, VIBRANT ROMS

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Another weird thing I noticed,

the "download mode" for Odin (press vol down home pwr)

works on one of the phones only.

for the other phone, I had to plug in debugging mode and use "ADB reboot in recovery command.

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I ended up exchanging my 2nd galaxy S, If you can't put your phone into ""download mode"

there's something wrong with your phone.

as far as the unlock sim goes, yes it's like a turbo sim, any adapter will do.

but the problem I noticed, 3G works great, I can make outgoing calls, BUT 1 out of 2 times, incoming call goes directly to my voicemail.

it's probably because of my sim not seen as fido sim on the network.

neways, I am going to try.

http://unlockgenie.com/ for factory unlock code.

they have the lowest price for bell unlock so far 26$

====================================================

I assembled one click solution for ADB , no need for command line,

double click the bat file while connected in DEBUG mode.

it's for those people who are having trouble getting into the download mode by pressing keys.

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=3H9UZNI4
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] leegoon84:
you can also unlock it using SAMSUNG factory code.

you can get one code for around 25~30$ US

seeing that EU version of the froyo rom JP3

works fine with i9000m 3G

I'm guessing I am on NAM network. (despite the radio rom being EU version)
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Benjamin Dobell:
Well I started looking through the Android source for where it determines if a device is network locked but I got lost after a while (I'll have another go later). Presumably it's stored on a chips firmware that you can't easily flash, however just in case... Would someone mind backing up their whole system exactly prior to unlocking and then again afterwards using clockwork mod so we can look for changes.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
that's my plan, in the worse case scenario then we can de-brick and reload the original firmware that came with Bell

i'll be trying more stuff later today, still at work :p
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Beast11:
Im looking into getting this phone as well... problem im not sure if the deving for the tmobile vibrant will transfer directly over to the bell galaxy s...

Anyone try rooting the bell one with the root out for that phone??

Edit: Nvm just saw that the root is for the i9000 :|

But still would the root for the tmobile version work on this and vice versa?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] sl8125:
Subscribed. Going to follow this thread til DEATH. Now i need solution to buy one. Someone please find a vendor that ships to US.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Muhamadabdelaall:
Which site can I pay & sim unlock it please?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Daneshm90:
Yea same, subscribed.

Im on the same boat as some of u : Want to trade up my magic for bell i9000

But first i must wait for unlock. Root is already done. Then for a vibrant cm6 to be out and see if someone can flash and see how well it works out. Considering its identical hardware except for a few soft buttons + front facing camera, i wouldn't be surprised if its the same deal as with g1 / 32a magic.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
True for anyone reading this DO NOT use the firmwares for the USA Vibrant / Captive, the Bell Vibrant is closer to the i9000 than to the USA variants
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Muhamadabdelaall:
Guys,

I just called "Bell" again & I was transfered to a "level 2" technical support informing me that these are the conditions to sim unlock it:

1- Have to be on an Active account even a prepaid is ok.

2- Have to be after 30 days of activating the account.

3- Unlocking will be instant right on the phone for $75.

Seems like we can't do it that way, anyone knows a paid way of sim unlocking it rightaway from any site?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] jfive74:
Has anyone managed to root the phone yet? If yes, can you point to where? I've tried a few to no avail. Thanks.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AJerman:
I'm looking for the modem.bin from the Bell Vibrant. If anyone has it could they please send me a PM.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] BA_Flash_GOD:
Yay

Hah glad to see it, and glad there will be quick dev on this device. I'm with the other USA folks in here like stated before, we just need to wait a bit to see it around online or know one of our fine neighbors to the north to hook a bro up hah. Thanks guys will be checking this out.

** at least it's not so bad having to wait for us US folk then if it's currently unlockable. Heck i'll thrown down a couple bucks to whomever pulls it off as well
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] ziadsa:
what adapter are you using? kind of turbo sim? what is called to use it while waiting for unlock code?

i have old iphone turbo sim, i have no clue if this can be used , as i tried it still no network
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] SS2006:
I'll donate 20$ to any dev who cracks this

im anxously awaiting a solution my galaxy is just sitting on the table right now collecting dust
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] rkantos:
Guys, just get a code from unlockallcellular.com. I got my European I9000 unlock code from there.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Muhamadabdelaall:
post removed
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
i tried all the buttons combination dances you can think of, i posted it a few pages back.

no luck, this unit did not come with that option enabled, is really annoying that they disabled it
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] tylerham:
What am I really missing out by not having this option?

I still rooted it and that worked alright.

Are there going to be many ROMs that require this method?
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
official ROMs should be "safe" via Kies, but the amount of official ROMs are very very little, maybe 3 at most in the entire life time of the device.

However custom ROMs, the ones we create ourself in this forum, there will be a lot of them in the weeks to come, optimized for whatever flavour you want to go, to install those you will need this method via Odin

regardless of if they are Certified by Samsung, or Custom, in the event a ROMs fails to load, you will need to do the 3 button dance, else your phone will just be a dead brick
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] jentech:
Ok, here's the deal. It's not the user, it's the phones. I have just been to my local Bell store and put two different phones into download mode. One was there live demo model and the other straight out of the package. No voodoo, no magical touch, simply hold home first, vol - second and then hit power and voila, download mode in two seconds. Unfortunately, they wouldn't do a swap there, I have to take it back to the store I got it. So, everyone, take your phone back.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Daneshm90:
I think its a spl issue. Magics coming out of rogers had this too, some were shipped with s-on and some with s-off :S

So neone get adb bugreport or adb reboot-bootloader working ???
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Croak:
adb bugreport:

Failed to connect to dumpstate service

adb reboot-bootloader:

Just reboots the phone, nothing seen other normal I9000M before the S splash screen.

You guys are chasing snipes. It's not a version issue. It's not a firmware issue. It's just timing.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] tylerham:
Are you sure the custom ROMs will require Odin?

The (preliminary) Cyanogen wiki suggests that it only requires adb reboot recovery to root and then Clockwork ROM Manager to install Cyaogen itself.

To the point where it also suggests flashing back to a stock kernel using Odin, which to me means that Odin is not currently the preferred method for Cyanogen, anyways.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AllGamer:
it depends on the Chef cooking the ROM

the newer kind, which i also prefers are the update.zip method

however there are others that still uses the standard method which uses Odin, specially all those leaked stuff from Samsung
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] NotBillable:
Please keep us posted on the what works....as well if you could test the G3 connection.

thanks.
[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] AnonDroid:
Going to drive around to my local Future Shops to see if I can swap my 9000M with one that goes into UL/DL mode.

Has anyone done this? Can you ask to see all the models they have and test them all. Will the employee allow to do that?