yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Captivate Android Development] tsachi:
Rtl works for me, but not perfect. It is a limitation of the android system and not something that DG can fix. You can use rtl but numbers are messed up. They show ok on a pc (if you send an email, or look at this post on a pc) but what you write on the phone looks backwards on the phone.

אב 12 אב, אב

(ab 12 ab, ab typed on phone)
[Captivate Android Development] Jirv311:
Here's something interesting that I'm experiencing. I flashed through CWM from 2.3b1 to 2.4 last night and all night, starting every hour to now every 5-10 minutes, my alarm ringtone is going off. There's nothing on screen, the screen doesn't even turn on but the sound is going off. Needless to say, my girlfriend was not a happy camper this morning. :D I tried to clear data from clocks and alarms thinking that may have something to do with it but nothing. I may just flash the way I always do from stock to a clean slate and see what happens. :mad:

EDIT: Looks like 2.4.1 is out now so I'll get to reflash to that. Thanks DG! :D
[Captivate Android Development] aNdroidnut:
So I just picked up the captivate yesterday, second one for me as I made too much of a profit on the first one. I really dont like rooting via one click but it was the only method I could find considering the last time I did it sre had just come out. Anyways just got this booted up and so far looks good. Really like the bootscreen. Hoping not to have the random reboots that I used to back in the day on this one.
[Captivate Android Development] vikdmon:
Using 2.3b3, anybody experience Force close on Quick office while viewing attachments on gmail?
[Captivate Android Development] mcord11758:
Probably a dumb question but if I flash a custom theme through CWR do I need to disable lag fix before I do it?

Captivate

Cog 2.4
[Captivate Android Development] smeltn:
Themes no.

They may take a minute to load though, and you will see the Cog loading screen while they are running. Just give it a minute
[Captivate Android Development] bluecobras09:
I knew it, your an iPhone fan boy releasing non-working ROMs to make Android look bad!!

DG, you should be ashamed! ;)

Keep up the awesome work.
[Captivate Android Development] coldbeverage:
Has anyone determined the difference b/w LITE 2.4.1 and regular 2.4.1?

Graaaacias.
[Captivate Android Development] phr00t:
The LITE version didn't have Swype (which I wouldn't consider "crap")... so I had to re-flash the full version.
[Captivate Android Development] coldbeverage:
Wow. Yes. Agreed. Glad I asked.
[Captivate Android Development] Drew489:
Dude, we've had this discussion about 3940495 times before. I bought the phone because A GPS FIX WAS SUPPOSED TO BE RELEASED (reread that sentence 60 - 70 times so it sinks in).

I also bought this phone because the features were everything I want (including GPS).

Lastly, the GPS doesn't lock at all, doesn't work at all, it's a POS and the "fixes" people are posting are nothing but adjusting the aGPS settings which do nothing for real GPS. As this thread shows (Read it, it's written by a guy that programs GPS' for a living...the guy bought 50 Captivates and returned them because of the GPS.
[Captivate Android Development] mcord11758:
It is silly that we need to tweak the GPS but my GPS works well after tweaks. Not great, but well enough

Captivate

Cog 2.4
[Captivate Android Development] tsachi:
I had issues with both 2.3 and 2.4 versions where the quickoffice attachment doesn't work (downloads, then FC)
[Captivate Android Development] jhernand1102:
What GPS program are you using?
[Captivate Android Development] tsachi:
Thanks DG, another great ROM. Donation on the way (4MT20968RF0289258)
[Captivate Android Development] daverup:
This seems to work fine on 2.4.1 too, thanks for posting it.
[Captivate Android Development] Drew489:
Any GPS program. The list of apps I use that need GPS are...

1. MyTracks - I use it to track runs/biking and then uploads the tracks to Google Docs and Google Maps. It's completely useless w/o GPS.

2. CardioTrainer - Same as above except it tracks calories and uploads to Google Health and my diet software.

3. Google Maps - I could download, and pay for, a separate navigation application...and I would do that except it won't fix the issues 1 &2.

4. Waze - Stupid but fun app...not necessary and the least of my worries.

5. FourSquare, Yelp, Facebook places all work well enough using the cell tower location...although sometimes it has me completely off base.

And to prevent the same comments...

1. I do have a separate GPS unit for directions...although I didn't need it at all when I had my G1.

2. I do use a dock in my car and I've tried removing the back plate and case (stupid but figured it was worth a shot).

3. I bought the phone because I figured a fix would be out.

4. I do love this phone except for the huge nagging problem of the GPS which seriously affects the usability for ME.

5. I've read every GPS thread but the best one is this one.

6. I would sell the phone and buy something else but I'd lose my shirt because I'd have to buy a phone off contract. So a similar phone would cost $500 - $600+ w/o a contract. Captivates are going for ~$300 on Ebay.

Etc.
[Captivate Android Development] avgjoegeek:
Um... DG's site says "less crap" - so um... its less then the "Full" Version he has posted :D

On a side note... being plagued with random shutdown issues again.. methinks my phone is fubard. Flashed 2.4.1 after Odin restore/data wipe and everything.

Bout to give up and suffer with an ARIA.
[Captivate Android Development] boomerod:
Nav app from market

JH, was it you that posted a few pages back that you are using a Nav app from the market and it's doing well? If so, what app is it please?

Thanks, in advance.
[Captivate Android Development] mcord11758:
Did juniper v06 this morning. Running GPS without cellular assistance. Over an hour of driving. Locks in less then a minute within 70 meters accurate. Only drifted once or twice.

Stop complaining on the this thread. Try to fix it or start a new thread to *****. Or right Samsung an angry letter and let us know how that works our for you

Captivate

Cog 2.4
[Captivate Android Development] ozone777:
Just Saying Thanks

Thanks for all the hard work, DG. :)

Just donated to the cause: confirmation #9C3024062P380381G.
[Captivate Android Development] hellishhorses:
Used google maps last night and with the exception of an on-ramp that's less than a year old, everything worked flawlessly.
[Captivate Android Development] newter55:
Might I make two suggestion

I don't want to pull you away from cognition but have you tried an i9000 rom? I have three captivates and have consistently found better performance gps wise with them. Jpm modem in particular is great as long as phone is not laying in cupholder.... ;)

If none of these fixes help you call warranty dept and tell them your phone is having random shutdowns and try your luck with a refurb.... did this for one of mine and replacement works quite well on any rom
[Captivate Android Development] ozone777:
Did you modify GPS settings or were you using ROM defaults?
[Captivate Android Development] caleb4992:
I tried putting Cog 2.4.1 on my phone using CWM. My phone randomly shut off during install and now when i turn my phone on it goes to the lock screen and just constantly vibrates i can't do anything. Can't get into recovery or download.
[Captivate Android Development] airtower:
Upgraded from 9.1.3

OOC to stock, master cleared

Rooted

Installed ROM manager

Flashed recovery

Cleared cache, dalvik, batt stats

Flashed 2.4.1

Restored using TIBU

profit

the theme has yet to impress me...the blue notification bar has got to go. Once you go black....
[Captivate Android Development] newter55:
Have you tried three button press til att splash screen?

Pulling battery and using odin back to stock and start over?
[Captivate Android Development] gallinas2:
GPS

GPS seems to be working well on 2.4.1 for me. Set supl settings to Auto and get great lock time and almost all sats lock using lbstest mode position test, seems to track well on Google maps as well. Did you tweak the settings or is this just the ROM?

Thanks
[Captivate Android Development] caleb4992:
No combo button i try will get me anywhere. If i let it boot up normally i will get to the lock screen. It will just sit there and vibrate. If i press enough button i can get to the power menu but i can't select anything.
[Captivate Android Development] newter55:
Pull the battery and use odin to flash back to stock.
[Captivate Android Development] caleb4992:
can't do that either. Computer also doesn't recognise the phone.
[Captivate Android Development] cnewsgrp:
I switched to adw.launcher and installed sense ui theme (its free). It looks amazing.
[Captivate Android Development] Gurgs:
Have you tried the theme that is on post #8191 of this thread? It is very nice and does away with all the gray...its from the Vibrant section but it works very well with Cognition.
[Captivate Android Development] jhernand1102:
Yes it was...I'm using Navigon and it's working great, others have said that Copolit is working great too. I think that there are issues with the Goolge Nav program I was getting very erratic locks and positioning using it but since I've been using Navigon it's working great. Navigon is not the cheapest but then maps on Copoilt are way out of date while Navigon are fairly recent and it uses Navteq maps...:)
[Captivate Android Development] cnewsgrp:
Reinstall USB drivers and flash to stock using ODIN http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=731989
[Captivate Android Development] caleb4992:
I have reinstalled drivers. Odin can't recognise the phone because i can't get the phone into a state where it will.
[Captivate Android Development] Drew489:
I'm responding to threads. And, unless there is some rule I don't know about, I can post what I want...especially if it's a response to someone else.

Here's a tip, don't read the posts.
[Captivate Android Development] chipsa964:
What is the theme called? Can't seem to find a sense ui theme in the market
[Captivate Android Development] smeltn:
I had the same problem and had to turn off USB Debugging for my phone to show up.
[Captivate Android Development] caleb4992:
I can't even boot my phone up to flash it.
[Captivate Android Development] oriveradel:
Froyo GPS test mode access

The code in froyo is *#*#3214789650#*#*

this code doesn't seem to be disseminated too widely on the forums, spread the word
[Captivate Android Development] cnewsgrp:
Senses ADW Theme

I like Symbian Theme for ADW as well (also free)
[Captivate Android Development] avgjoegeek:
Try poppin the battery out.. pull the SIM/SDCard.

Turn on Odin 1-Click

Then plug in the USB cable in.

Hold down both VOLUME buttons and jam the battery back in.... should put it back into Download mode and you should be able to restore your phone that way.

If it's getting to the lock screen and vibrating a bunch sounds like its not loading the OS all the way due to a fubard flash - but it shouldn't be completely bricked.

Other think you can try and do is attempt to get into recovery mode by holding down power/volume buttons and let it blink a few times at the ATT screen and then let go of the power button.

The first trick did work for my phone when I fubard a flash and I didn't have the 3-button combo working with the flash I was using at the time.
[Captivate Android Development] Flying Brian:
I hate to be one of those guys with a problem question.

I just installed 2.4.1.

Everything seems to have installed fine, heard the vodoo voice and that installed, and got a call right after that so the phone is working.

I'm having issues with the market.

I go to install an app, it starts to download then stops about 1 second later.

Any ideas about the problem? I've pulled the battery and rebooted a few times and no change.

I installed from a clean install of JF6, then flashed from clockwork.
[Captivate Android Development] zelendel:
Ok I understand that you are not happy about the GPS but this is a trouble shooting thread and not a place to do nothing but complain about how bad the GPS is.
[Captivate Android Development] tbong777:
Well you should replace yours then. because GPS does work for pretty much everyone else. Maybe not as good as a stand alone. (who expects that?) But people are getting locks, albeit some slower than others, and are getting to their destinations..sounds like you have a broken device. I suggest you don;t ever wait for a "promised" fix from Samsung. Their history has not been too good in that area. Few Phone makers have really.....

Buy what works the way you like it TODAY and can only get better. Never buy something you think "needs to be fixed" before it's useful to you? ya think/.
[Captivate Android Development] jslee1020:
account sync problems?

so nobody in cog chatroom seems to be having this problem.

after flashing 2.4 and also trying 2.4.1 I can't sync google accounts.

I tried w/ both 3G and wifi... and it just doesn't sync. Keeps giving me unreliable data connection w/ google server.

When I flash back to JF6, master clear and factory reset, it works.

On both 2.4 and 2.4.1 I changed android ID to what it was stock - but no go.

Anybody have any idea why this is happening? It has never happened before and I have flashed a lot of roms
[Captivate Android Development] airtower:
F YES! now this I like! thanks for the heads up!!

second question...what's the name of the battery meter that resembles a tachometer (arrow sweeping from 12 oclock to 9)? I've never used it before, always circle battery, but I'd like to try out the tach version
[Captivate Android Development] caleb4992:
No go. When i try the first method it sits at the at&t splash screen for a little bit then just boots up and vibrates. Second method after a few screens i let go of power then just boots.
[Captivate Android Development] kamots:
Battery gauge i think. Its a widget in the market

I'm wrong is gauge battery widget in the market
[Captivate Android Development] ranova:
I sucked it up and bought an ATT nexus one for $375 (came with a bunch of stuff and official dock). I've had it with the non-working GPS and the lag (even with lag fixes, its still not as snappy as other android phones, imo)... Hopefully you can sell the captivate for around 350, if you have unlock codes.

I, too, use the GPS too much to not have a functioning one. AND one of the main reasons of me switching to Android was for Google maps nav
[Captivate Android Development] Gurgs:
If you are talking about the one that replaces your battery in the notification bar? It is one of Fightspits? battery mods and it is the Z version gauge I think. I am not sure if there is a way to get it on beta 4 yet but it does look really nice.
[Captivate Android Development] tsachi:
Read through this thread. Or do a search for market on this thread. Known issue. Known solution. It's not about being the guy with the problem question, it's being the guy who asks repeat questions without reading up first
[Captivate Android Development] Gurgs:
Go into settings...manage applications...find the market and clear the data and force stop and see if that helps you...every time my market has had problems that has cleared it up for me.
[Captivate Android Development] airtower:
that's similar to the style I'm looking for, but I was wanting the replacement meter that replaces the battery icon in the notification bar
[Captivate Android Development] newter55:
Search for uot kitchen. Pick the battery mod you want. Upload your framework–res.apk. go to bathroom. Download your file. Flash in cwm. Enjoy.
[Captivate Android Development] caleb4992:
Can anyone give me multiple method to get captivate into download or recovery. Something went wrong with my flash and i can only get to the lock screen where it just sits and vibrates.
[Captivate Android Development] airtower:
F YES X2! that site is awesome! I've read every page of this thread, and don't recall ever seeing that mentioned. Worked like a charm! thanks to everyone for putting up with my laziness in terms of searching for these things...note: ask n00b questions of fridays when everyone is in a good mood :D

now, about those stupid Me/Them prefixes in the messaging app. I'm not colorblind, I can easily tell which messages I sent. Would an apk swap from a pre 2.4 cog work, or is something else going on?
[Captivate Android Development] FrstdOne:
S4NDM4NN posted this some time ago, it works for me:

When I try what everybody else explains I too just go back to the loading circle. Then it just goes right back to my charging screen. I figured this method out by mere chance one night when tinkering. I haven't seen it posted anywhere, so hopefully this is what you need:

1) open odin

2) pull battery, sdcard, and sim card

3) plugin usb to phone and computer(NO BATTERY YET)

4) hold down vol up and vol down(NO POWER BUTTON)

5) place battery into the phone

This works every time for me no exceptions.
[Captivate Android Development] airtower:
recovery: with phone off, hold both volume buttons and press power. release power when you see the ATT screen, continue to hold vol buttons until you see recovery.

download: remove the battery. replace the battery and hold both volume buttons. Insert USB cable (don't touch the power button). This has always worked on my phone, but on some production batches it varies. I don't know much about what to do if it doesn't.
[Captivate Android Development] caleb4992:
No button combinations i've tried have worked.
[Captivate Android Development] stefanb0626:
Help! I bricked my phone

I bricked my phone reflashing to stock rom from 2.4. Process just stopped after about 10 seconds and wouldn't finish. My Captivate now won't go into recovery mode. My PC doesn't register USB connection with phone. The phone boots to mobile phone..yellow icon..computer symbol. I have done my research and tried using "holding buttons" processes to get phone into recovery. Nothing works.

Can anyone help me please?

If phone is not connecting through usb to laptop (I don't hear USB connection sound), are there any other ways of getting my phone unbricked?

Thanks in advance for your help!
[Captivate Android Development] caleb4992:
I'm in the same boat.
[Captivate Android Development] sparker366:
OK with phone off plug into comp. Turn phone on. Does comp make a sound if then wait till art screen does comp make another sound. If so then you can use adb to boot to download mode. Navigate to the adb/tool did and type in adb reboot download but don't hit eneter. Plug the phone in and when the comp makes the second sound at the att screen hit enter the phone should go into download mode
[Captivate Android Development] gocats7:
Were you also reflashing to stock?
[Captivate Android Development] Wwebmonster:
Sם, I requested to the team if they can fix this issue

I and also the Israeli community will be glad the hear and use this fantastic rom
[Captivate Android Development] tbong777:
steps used for this Burn (and all future burns)

Back Up using TiBu

Remove SIM/External_SD

Used ODIN JF6 to stock

USB Debug ON then ODIN Master Clear

Install Update.zip and 2.4.1 in SD root Dir

Boot into recorvery "install packages"

Nandroid back up of stock

Use CW clear cache\Davlik\Battery reset

Install 2.4.1

Reboot

Hear the Robolady......

Pull battery

Replace SIM and SD Card.

PROFIT!!!

Set up Gmail/FB/Twitter (checking 3G)

Set up WiFi......

Restore Apps from tiBu

Check GPS lock and settings

SYNC on.

More beer for DG.....Confirmation number: 4NN61248438642255

Taking the extra steps to go back to stock and completely clear the device is a good thing and doesn't take all that much more time..
[Captivate Android Development] waghoba:
guys...one click ODIN is the solution!

tyr to read the FAQ's n then post :p
[Captivate Android Development] connexion2005:
Thanks so much! Donation sent... :)
[Captivate Android Development] waghoba:
voice mail notifications are still no go for me on 2.4.1. can anyone confirm this?

thanks..
[Captivate Android Development] designgears:
Not sure why you guys think they might be fixed...

pretty sure I didnt put anything in the changelog about it :D

or did I
[Captivate Android Development] stefanb0626:
I cannot get the phone into recovery mode. I was using the one click ODIN process to reset the phone to stock rom. If I can't get phone into recovery mode, how can I use ODIN?
[Captivate Android Development] stefanb0626:
" Originally Posted by stefanb0626 View Post

I bricked my phone reflashing to stock rom from 2.4. Process just stopped after about 10 seconds and wouldn't finish. My Captivate now won't go into recovery mode. My PC doesn't register USB connection with phone. The phone boots to mobile phone..yellow icon..computer symbol. I have done my research and tried using "holding buttons" processes to get phone into recovery. Nothing works.

Can anyone help me please?

If phone is not connecting through usb to laptop (I don't hear USB connection sound), are there any other ways of getting my phone unbricked?

Thanks in advance for your help!

Originally Posted by caleb4992 View Post

I'm in the same boat.

guys...one click ODIN is the solution!

tyr to read the FAQ's n then post "

I cannot get the phone into DOWNLOAD mode (not recorvery...that was wrong in my first post). I was using the one click ODIN process to reset the phone to stock rom. If I can't get phone into download mode, how can I use ODIN?
[Captivate Android Development] newter55:
Perhaps you are just not saying what you mean but you need to be in download mode
[Captivate Android Development] hellishhorses:
It pains me to all of the FAIL in this thread. Some people should just not be turned loose with electronics.
[Captivate Android Development] Flying Brian:
Thanks. That worked for me, Able to download apps from the market now.

Thanks.
[Captivate Android Development] jjbarisax:
Hi, I just flashed from 2.4==>2.4.1, everything went pretty smooth. I used the ROM Manager to flash from zip and cleaned up cache before starting. It sounds like there may be something in memory that is screwing things up.
[Captivate Android Development] gocats7:
ODIN uses download mode, not recovery mode. Turn your phone off, hold both the volume up and down buttons at the same time and plug in the usb cable that is plugged into your PC or laptop. If you see the shovel, your in.
[Captivate Android Development] jjbarisax:
I just tried it for 2.4.1, no notification icon went up.
[Captivate Android Development] waghoba:
lol I thought vm management tweaks has something to do with VoiceMail :o
[Captivate Android Development] rmikulus:
Hey guys, installing from rooted stock 2.1, and I'm wondering how likely it is that, using the ROM Manager method and installing Clockwork with the Cognition, I may brick my phone (I can not boot into recovery or download unless connected to ADB thus far)
[Captivate Android Development] stefanb0626:
I am sorry. I can not get the phone into download mode to be able use ODIN. All I get is an icon with a mobile phone yellow icon computer. I heave tried every method on these forums to get into download mode using volume buttons, battery pulls, etc. Am I out of luck in terms of recoverring this phone?
[Captivate Android Development] connexion2005:
Issues w/ Rom Manager (STUCK IN AT&T WORLD PHONE SCREEN)

Help!!!!

I installed Rom manager, backed up my stock 2.1 ATT rom and all applications with Titanium backup to begin with. Then using rom manager, I flashed Cognition 2.4. All worked well. I realized I forgot to back up my SMS messages so I went back to restore the original stock 2.1 rom. Now after it reported a successful recovery I am stuck on the ATT screen after rebooting the phone!

Any advice!?
[Captivate Android Development] gocats7:
If your 100% certain you cant get into download mode (and there are 3 ways to do it) then adb is your next option. I am heading into a meeting but Im sure someone on this board can fill you in on how to use it. I will check back after I get back.
[Captivate Android Development] gocats7:
Reflash to stock again using download mode.
[Captivate Android Development] newter55:
Saw a thread on hacking a usb cable and using a resistor to trigger download mode..... If you are really desperate