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[Captivate General] nbs11:
Use the ones from the Samsung website. Both work, but I used the other one because at the time I wrote the guide it was not clear weather they would stay in the same place so I reuploaded them.

1. I did not know that download sites were blocked in your work ahead of time. I only used them because the file was to big to upload to the forum and I don't have a website to host it on. If you still want it I will send it to you personally.

2. I am not trying to lock up information I have, I posted it as a PDF because it allows the formatting to stay constant and it allows more formatting. Anyone who wants to use the PDF can use it however they wish to. And me posting it as a PDF does not prevent you from sharing the guide with someone else, nor does it prevent you from reposting your own versions of the method. I simply do not want people copying the whole thing and taking credit for it. I spent a long time on this. If you need a .doc version for whatever reason I will send you one, but it will loose much of its formatting because I use iWork instead of Microsoft Word.

3. I did not come up with all the solutions by myself. But I did write the guide by my self.

Point in case...If it is so important to you to have it posted on the forum then I will post it there but then everyone else would loose the formatting that the guide has right now. I am not going to waste my time making multiple formats because 99% of people are fine with a PDF.
[Captivate General] bwolmarans:
fixed it for you

edit: but a lot of folks are benefiting from your pdf
[Captivate General] nbs11:
Explain who I copied from? If you can find a copyright infringement that would be amazing because this guide was written by scratch. If you don't like it for some reason then you don't have to read it, but there is no reason to make false accusations. What exactly do you want me to do? Take down the guide because you find it offensive? If you say so I will, but I find that ridiculous. But if you truly have something against the guide for whatever reason I will take it down as soon as you tell me to.
[Captivate General] mailaliasgar:
I found the guide to be very useful. Ultimately, its best to read the original threads for more information but this is a very good starting point.

Thanks OP.
[Captivate General] oort cloud:
Lotsa thanks for the guide!!! Very usefull!!!
[Captivate General] mebeling:
Thanks also!

Newbe to android - and this is awesome - Thank you Thank you Thank you!!!

PS. Let the guy degrading your guide suck an egg - must have never been a real developer!
[Captivate General] Diaf82:
Thanks for the guide. I have a small issue though. I installed launcher pro and the contacts shortcut doesn't work. I tried to do what you said in the guide but it still doesn't work.
[Captivate General] nbs11:
You need to change the shortcut to the TouchWiz contacts application.
[Captivate General] 3py0n:
I've searched over the net and in the forums for this but can't get it to work!

I currently don't have wifi and not on data plan.

I'm trying to root the device.

I followed the steps to the Tee (except the part about the device being mounted on. I had to select the usb connection on the phone then mount it manually even with debugging mode on).

In any event, I was able to get the update.zip (downloaded from the link provided in the PDF) into the ROOT directory of the INTERNAL SD card.

I booted into recovery mode (vol up + vol down + power button)

Scrolled down to Reinstall packages...and got this error:

E:Error in /sdcard/update.zip (Status 7)

Installation Aborted.

Any clues? I've even tried a few more times and rebooted, etc and tried different update.zip files but no go :(
[Captivate General] iJemuel:
Thank you very much for this guide, it has helped me get around android and learn some tricks.

Thank You
[Captivate General] Pegleg2060:
Wanted to thank you for this guide brother, helped ease my mind about what i was doing to my phone lol. Its a beast now.
[Captivate General] NinjaCoder:
First - Thank you Very much for the guide.

Second - Thanks everyone else in this thread asking/answering many questions I had about the guide.

I agree with the people that think this information should be in a wiki so that when someone asks a question it can be added to the guide with the answer.

Here is my long list of comments about the guide that might make it more friendly:

For "How to Root" step 2 it would have been more clear if it explicitly said the file name "update.zip".

The app is called "Superuser Permissions" not "Super User" for me.

The guide does not list if I should remove the "update.zip" file from my device after it is done.

Right after "How to Root" it should have a section called "How to Unroot".

Questions lots of people ask

- "How do I unroot" (assuming we have not done any custom ROM installs and assuming I have done custom ROM installs). Is "OCLF" the answer?

- "When AT&T Froyo update comes out do I need to unroot or do I just need to use ODIN to get back to the first backup ROM when I installed Clockwork MOD?"

- "Will the AT&T Froyo update unroot my device?

Unlock section:

I noticed that in the market there are 2 apps now.

"Samsung Galaxy S Unlock Tool" and "Samsung Galaxy S Unlock Tool for Froyo".

Has anyone tried the Froyo one?

Were people able to get the unlock code without Root?

ClockWork Recovery

There is a part called "How to Install ClockWork Recovery".

Should that section be called "How to make a backup"? or does making a backup actually install something? If it really is "installing" something then is there a way to uninstall it?

If i uninstall the "ClockWork" application will it remove the backed up ROMs?

When I made the backup where did it store the backup?

Is that /sdcard/clockwordmod/recovery-update.zip?

Should I be copying the backup to my computer to free up the space on my phone?

Sideloading

You should mention that no rooting is necessary.

On our phones we also have 3 USB settings (Kies, Mass Storage, Media Player) - Which one should we use?

Launcher Pro

- You should tell everyone about Home Switcher (required if they want to use Kies afterwards)
[Captivate General] ksd316:
The Sideload Wonder Machine doesn't work for me. Is there another way to sideload third party apps?
[Captivate General] Penphoe:
After reading this guide and the info in it, I'd like to change the battery icon to something more sueful. The stock battery gauge is horrible!

Anyway, I'm on a Rogers Captivate S - SGH-I896. How/What can/do I change the existing zip packages so that it'll work with my phone? I know these packages are built for the AT&T SGH-I897. Can someone point me in the right direction?

Thanks.

LaterZ!

Darren!!
[Captivate General] Vaanhoot:
You have to root your phone first. I use z4root for my Rogers Captivate search the forms for z4root from RyanZA. You will need to downland a file manager that will allow access to the root of your phone, I recommend Root Explorer found in the market. You will also need to download Rom Manager found in the market as well. Once you have all apps installed, Z4root, Root Explorer, and Rom Manager follow the steps below.

1. Enable USB Debugging by navigating in the menu to Applications / Development.

2. Launch z4root and follow instructions to root your phone.

3. Once rooted, launch Rom Manager (make sure you allow it root access) and choose first option, Install Clockwork Recovery.

4. Launch Root Explorer (again allow root access) and copy your framework-res.apk file found in /system/framework to your sd card and then copy that file to your computer.

5. Goto http://circle.glx.nl on your computer and follow the directions on the website to make your custom battery icon. If you want a multicolored circle battery icon with percentage in the middle just keep pressing next until it asks you to upload your framework-res.apk file that you saved to your computer. After some time it will provide you with a download link to a zip file. Download that file and copy it to your phone to /sdcard/

6. Put your phone into recovery mode, by shutting it down then holding both the volume buttons (up & down, press the middle of the buttons) and the power button until you see the first flash screen, then let go of the power button but keep pressing the volume buttons.

7. A menu should come up. Select "Reinstall Packages" by using the volume keys to navigate the menu and the power button to select. It will reboot into recovery again, and if you get the same menu as before, select "Reinstall Packages" again and you should enter a new menu.

8. Navigate to "Install Zip From SD Card" and then choose the file you downloaded from http://circle.glx.nl. Once done reboot your phone by selecting reboot from the recovery menu and enjoy your new battery icon.

It is highly recommended that you keep your original framework-res.apk file you saved to your computer in case you need to put it back on your phone.

Sent from my SGH-i896 running Perception Build 8 using the XDA app.
[Captivate General] Penphoe:
Well, all went well up until #8. I went to that site and picked a new battery icon. I uploaded it to my phone and it did "work" - it showed up where the old battery icon appeared, however everything "Force Closed." :( No services were able to run whatsoever!!!

Good thing I followed your instructions and did a full backup. Was a few tense moments there as I pulled my battery, rebooted into recovery mode and restored my phone.

I guess I"ll have to live with this crappy battery icon for now.

Thanks though.

LaterZ!

Darren!!
[Captivate General] Vaanhoot:
Strange it didn't work for you. I have done it many times since stock with no problems, including when I was running stock Rogers. Did you by chance open the framework-res.apk while it was on your computer. I have tried that before and when I ran it through the UOT kitchen I would get fc's too. Most cases you just need to copy the framework-res.apk file you have saved on your device back to /system/framework/ directory and it will put your framework back to the way it was before, normally not necessary to restore whole system. If you search the forms you may find a framework-res.apk file for your firmware version.

Sent from my phone using the XDA app.
[Captivate General] Penphoe:
No, I didn't open framework-res.apk on my computer. What I did was copied the file from /system/framework to my external SD card, then mounted my phone's flash media onto my computer. I uploaded it to the UOT, and then picked the battery icon with the Android with the numbers above its head (I thought it was cute!). Then I saved the "new" zip file from the site onto my phone, reboot recovery, then "installed" that zip file. It installed, then I rebooted my phone. All was fine, past the Rogers boot screen and then onto the main menu. Then everything started to FC, saying "service not available" or something like that. Unfortunately, I couldn't get into the shell on my phone - I guess I could have tried to adb into my phone. Since all these "FC" windows popped up, I couldn't do anything with my phone, hence my having to do a reboot recovery and do a full restore.

I may give it a try again later - pick a more traditional battery icon. Thanks again.

LaterZ!

Darren!!
[Captivate General] Penphoe:
Alright. I think I figured out why it isn't working on my phone. I'm on a Stock Rogers ROM, so my phone is ODEXed, hence I cannot apply the UOT mods. :( It says so front-and-centred on the UOT page - this mod is not compatible with stock odexed ROMs. C'est la vie. Looks like I'll have to live with it.

LaterZ!

Darren!!
[Captivate General] jhogal1:
Cant get to access the phone on PC

I have rooted my phone I have super user access. I have downloaded the drivers from the pdf that was but when I go to my Computer I see two additional drives (I have my phone connected to PC) and when i click on them i get message saying insert a disk into drive (E or F what ever the name PC has given default name) I have one other when I rooted my phone I have downloaded a zip file and renamed it to update.zip now if i download the battery file do I need rename file update.zip (I dont think my phone would allow me to have two files with same name ). any help is very much appriciated
[Captivate General] dawiejr:
Mount "drives"

Pull down the shadow toolbar from the top of your Captivate - You'll see a USB option. Click on it to mount your sd card/s (internal and external).
[Captivate General] nbs11:
Once you are rooted you can delete the update.zip
[Captivate General] kringle5e:
cant download guide from sites...

Can anyone help me get the pdf without having to download it from those sites?? the internet security in this place wont let me download from those sites! :mad:
[Captivate General] jdephilly:
Blue Screen Problem ClockWork

Hi,

1st, thanks for the users guide. Pretty sweet!

I did have one problem.

After rooting, and installing ROM Manager/Clockwork Mod, everytime I select "Backup Current ROM", it takes me to the android recovery (blue screen) I select reboot, but I don't think its backing anything up.

I've tried several times to backup current Rom, but I don't think its working.

Any suggestions?

thanks

jason
[Captivate General] Red_81:
Jason,

You need to select reinstall packages (you may have to do this twice). It should take you to a screen with green letters where you can perform backups and other functions of the clockwork recovery.
[Captivate General] viperrepiv:
Great guide!
[Captivate General] gottheit2005:
Captivate AT&T Rom

Where can I get the original ROM that came with my phone? The 2.1 I have looked all over but I don't want to flash any other ROM's Please does anyone have the original ROM for the Captivate. I am in very bad need for it. And Samsung will not send it to me. Thanks Gale
[Captivate General] cavsoldier19d:
See this thread...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=731989
[Captivate General] steph2:
thanks this kinda stuff realy helps us noobs. stuff like this turned me into a phone junky.
[Captivate General] jbimmer3:
Seriously, the guide just makes you want to tinker
[Captivate General] bms231:
nicely done. thanks guys.
[Captivate General] 4-2ndtwin:
Thanks to nbs11 and others involved

Appreciate this. This really helps and makes things less complicated.
[Captivate General] SladeZero:
Your guide pushed me in the right direction for customization before I flashed it.
[Captivate General] jjs2271:
Signature verification failed Installation stopped

This guide is great. I appreciate it. I am having one issue. Is there a guide for android 2.2? I am trying to root my captivate and when I try to reinstall packages, I get an error message that says "Signature verification failed Installation stopped" I cannot go any further than this
[Captivate General] DRShockie:
I like reading these way befor getting a phone..:D smart on your part
[Captivate General] DRShockie:
Seems that's why we are all here:)
[Captivate General] rheanjd:
Please help...

Hi Guys,

I am trying to root my phone... I have android 2.1 eclair and when i try to root the phone it gives me an error message.

I am rooting the phone using Samsung Galaxy Captivate 1 Click root in addition used AIO tool both gave me this error message.

e:error in /sdcard/update.zip

(status 7)

Installation aborted
[Captivate General] tquang620:
it' look gud
[Captivate General] blueghost24:
does anyone still use 2.1??? GB is the way to go...
[Captivate General] pk2:
If any one is still listening, is there any place this wonderful sounding guide can be had?

Thanks Pk
[Captivate General] 4-2ndtwin:
^

I answered here... http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=25458433&postcount=2
[Captivate General] pk2:
Great, thanks!

PK-
[Captivate General] devito80:
Link doesn't work

The link to the Guide is down. (6-10/12)

Of course, it's a Multi Upload site link, that's probably the reason why. Any chance you can mirror it?

Thanks in advance.
[Captivate General] 4-2ndtwin:
^

Uhhh...look at my post, 2 posts up from urs. Go to that link. I attached the quides to that post. U can download them there.
[Captivate General] devito80:
"Uuhh" , thanks for not being a smart a$$.. Jeez.

I was looking at the OP I'm sure, and didn't read the LINK to a COMPLETELY DIFFERENT post you put on here. I've been flashing & doing this stuff for 2 yrs now. Trust me- I read the posts. I follow directions. I also notice how ya have many more folks on XDA acting like they can't be bothered with questions. Wake the he'll up dude, it's a FORUM. People come here to learn, discuss, & share info to enhance development.

"Uuuhh", thanks for the.... Well, never mind. No help given, was there?
[Captivate General] wwcjr91:
4-2nd twin is one of the most helpful guys here.. If he pointed you to a certain link, it was probably for a good reason.
[Captivate General] Red_81:
That post he linked you to contained the guide you were looking to download. I'm sorry you feel like you were not helped, but he provided EXACTLY what you were looking for.

Many items, especially the very old guides, are already posted in other threads and are just linked to rather than cluttering up the forum and using storage space to host the files multiple times.

The Captivate forum is one of the most helpful on XDA. Many other forums simply tell you to go search rather than link you to the correct place. XDA is not a user support forum by nature, but instead relies on the kindness of the community. A little gratitude goes a long way with the community. You may want to remember that....
[Captivate General] 4-2ndtwin:
What ?!?!?? U r way off on ur assumptions dude ! I am more than willing to help when i can. I was helpin ya and not being a smart ass about it either. I answered in another thread/post and added attachments because of the double post. U only needed to read my reply in this thread and link to the other post and all would have been clear and u would have found what u were seeking as well.

One of the known things about forums is that it is hard to read a poster's emotions or non emotions behind there words sometimes.
[Captivate General] 4-2ndtwin:
Big Thanks wwcjr91 !!!
[Captivate General] 4-2ndtwin:
And Thanks Red_81 !!

+ 1 to ur post !!
[Captivate General] bill_kevin:
Link is down, Someone can upload again please
[Captivate General] 4-2ndtwin:
Here ya go... View attachment 1030967 These are Eclair and leaked Froyo Guides.

These are old.

Why not just use the Guide provided by TRusselo here ?? ... 【Guide】How To flash ANY Captivate ROM from Stock (including ICS)
[Captivate General] dadeo1111:
Thanks, fellow Ozarker! These early docs help me see how this process evolved for this device. :cool:
[Captivate General] Arrjayy:
Question....

When I click the link for the guide, it brings me to a page where I am prompted to download the "zoom downloader". Do I need this to get the guide? I do not trust "downloaders" as they are often full of nasty malware adware etc.

Thanks!
[Captivate General] 4-2ndtwin:
The link for the guides in my post, just a couple posts up from urs, is working. Those are very old guides though.

:thumbup:
[Captivate General] Arrjayy:
Thanks much! I actually saw that link, but was thinking that the other link was the newer version I guess.
[Streak 5 Accessories] Muo:
Prior to purchasing my Streak I had purchased the B1 case from easecase on ebay: http://tiny.cc/gn5hg

After about a month use, I really enjoy this case and highly recommend it.

PROS:

- Fast and easy to put the Streak in and out

- Ability to charge the Streak and listen to music with headphones while in case :D

- A perfect fit! (I could not even place several folded bills in with the Streak)

- Good quality and did not smell bad when I received it

- Nice leather

- Microfiber material on inside

- Does not add much on the Streak's size (still pocket-able)

- Hidden magnet to secure flap

CONS:

- The little flap gets a bit annoying but is needed to secure it 100%

- You have to orientate the Streak a certain way if listening to music or charging

- When in the case, the noises (ringtone, alarms) are a bit quieter

PICTURE TIME:

Extremely worth the money, but indeed does take a bit of time because easecase makes the case to order.

The Streak in the above images was ordered with these specifics:

#. Item code: EC-B1-DELL-Streak

1. Outer leather: BU cowhide black

2. Lining leather: Microfiber suede black

3. Closure: One hidden magnet

4. Back: None

5. Personal words engraving: None
[Streak 5 Accessories] flumps:
thanks for the review bud.

however, no belt clip move along, nothing to see here :)
[Streak 5 Accessories] THJahar:
Errm these are custom built. you can add any type of belt clip you want when you order it.

edit: ooops you're right for some reason this model doesn't have an option of a belt clip.

Knowing easecase tho, if you drop them an email before order they will actually add a belt clip if you ask nice.
[Streak 5 Accessories] mrdegriz:
I would like an under-arm holster type case for mine.
[Streak 5 Accessories] flumps:
hahahaha...your american airnt you?:):):):)

you could be uber cool like this guy:
[Streak 5 Accessories] wonsanim:
Muo many Thanks for the review,Actually I just login to ask the question and You all ready answer for me.:)
[Streak 5 Accessories] SiL3nTKiLL:
cool case!
[Streak 5 Accessories] wonsanim:
:D:D:D:D:D
[Streak 5 Accessories] lufc:
Thanks for that Muo and Flumps :D:D:):):) boy do i need HOLSTER not
[Streak 5 Accessories] Houndx:
I orded the D2(horizontal) style on 08/12 with the belt clip and it's shipped. I'm very hopeful that it will arrive maybe late this week. I'll try to remember to post my impressions.
[Streak 5 Accessories] cue_32:
LOLOLOL my thoughts exactly
[Streak 5 Accessories] Muo:
@flumps

Ha love the holster image

Please do post your impressions, looking forward to it.

In regards to having a belt clip, personally I could never wear my Streak on my belt. Too big of a phone.
[Streak 5 Accessories] Houndx:
It arrived on Saturday and I've used it for a few days. Simply put, it's an extremely nice case.

I might be old-school but it's real leather and I count that as a good thing. The materials and construction are great. The fit is PERFECT with just enough spare room to make it easy to get in and out. I wish I had thought to ask them to make it a few millimeters deeper - when I eventually get a silicone cover things are going to be a little tight. Speaking of tight, the beltclip would hold it on through a roller coaster ride.

The one complaint I have is that there is not a small hole in the bottom for pushing the phone out. My old Seidio case had one and I missed it immediately. If you're buying one and ask I'd bet they'll do it for no extra charge.

Wrapping up, I was also concerned that the Streak + case might be alittle uncomfortable on my waist but it isn't a problem at all.
[Streak 5 Accessories] londoneye:
could you please post some pictures here? I am considering placing the order...many thanks..
[Streak 5 Accessories] spacecat:
Kinda pointless to me, every time the phone rings you have to take it out of the case to see it if its in a bag thats 2 things you have to get past.

i prefer cases where the phone is the same as in its raw state and just as accessible
[Streak 5 Accessories] Houndx:
Done - I'm aware that you can see my name in the photos. Tons of people have the same name, I'm not worried about it.

I ordered with the following options

#. Item code: EC-D2-DELL-Streak

1. Outer leather: Nappa cowhide black

2. Lining leather: Microfiber suede black

3. Closure: Two hidden magnets

4. Back: Belt clip 02

If I were ordering again, I'd definitely ask them to make it a few centimeters deeper and to add a hole in the bottom (for easier removal and for access to the PDMI port while it's in the case).
[Streak 5 Accessories] coldfire2:
Thank you for the pictures... Mine should be here any day and used the same item code. I really liked the wide belt clip, it looked like it would help stabalize it on the belt. I may have to punch a hole in the bottom of it though (time to dust of my leather working skills)
[Streak 5 Accessories] flumps:
"Rob Knight...he'll kick your ass"
[Streak 5 Accessories] Troute:
I know of a Rob Knight, oddly enough he's an Army photographer and could very easily kick your ass ;)