yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Captivate General] pietro_spina:
As a folow up to Odin might I request a video for Heimdall?

Key points to cover might be

Using the front end vs command line

problems with the original 'sbl' when using OSX

why it won't let you do things like repartition unless you specify a PIT file

Also, some people have a hard time understanding what ROM/file to download and use.

So it would be helpful to do a restore to stock flash and to do one of the custom roms...

If you can flash the ROM with Odin you can do it with Heimdall

Cheers, I love your video series.

-p
[Captivate General] prayii:
+1 heimdall video vote
[Captivate General] connexion2005:
Cognition 4 review is live check it out in the OP...or here!

http://youtu.be/ayYhC8KCCLQ
[Captivate General] connexion2005:
Captivate Official 2.2 Firmware Installer video in the OP under firmware and romming category. Check it out there...or HERE...

http://youtu.be/72lz0nOUsFA
[Captivate General] connexion2005:
New rooting video and captivate free tethering video are in the OP... :)
[Captivate General] meohman1:
Thanks. connexion. Good stuff!

Mike
[Captivate General] Dubgray:
Very nice and helpful thread. Any info on the "Cappy Fix??" not sure what it is and am having a hard time finding info on it.

Thanks
[Captivate General] connexion2005:
I don't know what you are referring to. Any more specifics? If it's popular I'll make a video for you.
[Captivate General] Dubgray:
I keep seeing people referring to The Captivate fix. It seems to always be around Darky ROM threads as that is what I am running. I have yet to see what it is for or why you would apply it. It seems people doe it around the time of a new ROM. It might just be a CWM GPS fix but it seems like it is more.
[Captivate General] bigsmitty64:
I googled it everything I saw points to the gps fix, most links point to XDA :D.
[Captivate General] ineedaname:
Man I wish they stuck with the rogers base rom.
[Captivate General] EnemyOfGlaDOS:
Thanks for the how-to's Josh! Very much appreciated..

sent from my captivate running CM7

using XDA app, donate version.
[Captivate General] brandegelo:
Thanks! useful stuff for a noob
[Captivate General] connexion2005:
How to install CyanogenMOD 7 added...

Paragon 6.0 Rom Review Added...

Continuum 3.1.1 review added...
[Captivate General] jonnyg1097:
I used your vid to install CynogenMod and it worked perfectly. With the speedmod kernal added though now could I flash any rom basically now through the recovery mode?
[Captivate General] pwnerman:
this is great thanks
[Captivate General] mrnifty:
Great video's. Thanks
[Captivate General] TonyStark R.I.P.:
I just got into your videos a few weeks ago. Some great stuff. I have flashed roughly 9 - 12 times no issues. Followed you instructionals to a tee. I finally had a mishap on Fri. While going for a "back to stock' my computer lost connection. For the next day and a half I've been trying to fix it......NO LUCK! I ordered your jig yesterday Sat 3/12. Do you have an idea of your shipping time/ It's being senbt to VT.

Thanks, Tomween1
[Captivate General] kcfan491:
I cant believe this was pulled.

whether he was looking for profit or not, his tutorials were saving a lot of q&a threads from showing up, very useful for new users
[Captivate General] connexion2005:
Me either. I was never LOOKING for profits. It was an option and nobody was forcing anything. It was a way for users to donate but get something in return. Just goes to show that one person can ruin something for 1000's of users.
[Captivate General] reinbeau:
Huh? What was pulled? :confused:
[Captivate General] bigsmitty64:
Wait what? What happened?

EDIT: Read the first page........WOW! :mad:

You provide an amazing service to this community! Sorry to hear this dude :(
[Captivate General] boborone:
That is freaking crazy and stupid as hell
[Captivate General] zelendel:
Ok guys let it go. Everyone must follow the rules that we all agreed upon when joining and it was deemed that it broke them. End of story
[Captivate General] connexion2005:
The rule coming into play here is the 11) Dont post with the intent to sale.

I can't shake that one as I sell JIGS and FFC's and a case or 2. I don't spam here on these boards about it and I simply mention it in my videos during the last 10 seconds but that qualifies for number 11 apparently.

I'm not mad at XDA, I just think an exception should have been made as I'm a hybrid and my link was to an instructional YouTube video which then allowed users to make a decision. I believe number 11 is bit vague though as the second you have anything on your site, you are "intending to sell". I don't have forums or anything competitive to XDA either. I'm just happy I didn't receive a perma-ban or anything. The PM was out of nowhere but atleast they gave me til the 25th to remove my links. I'll still be blogging, you just won't be able to see it here on XDA. Technically Bay_Wolf is in the same boat as I am although he is simply trying to offer a way to support his site and for a "donator" to get something in return. I never meant to solicit with these forums, I just was offering some useful things on the site to help out with every day life and upgrading.

It's a slippery slope though and I understand. Still a bit frustrating to see hours and hours of work and editing now being blocked where it can be valued most.
[Captivate General] boborone:
Please check your pm conexion
[Captivate General] zelendel:
Hey Guys, With the recent development with this situation I am going to ask that all sigs with links to the videos be removed. Thanks you.
[Captivate General] TonyStark R.I.P.:
I have learned 70 to 80% of all I know about ROMs and flashing through MobileTechVideos/connexion2005. Hell he brought me to XDA way back when I first herd about flashing, from another android forum. How valid was this complaint? Was it a person worthy of causing XDA to take such a drastic step? This whole site is built on the premiums of thanking people for the work they do! I have yet to see any guns or exploding cell phones due to a non gratuitous patron! There must be something we, as a collective, can do to have this rectified!

I for one am offended by the double standard! So much for free enterprise.

Josh thanks for your service!
[Captivate General] FroztIkon:
I agree with this. Everything I've done with my cappy is because of these vid's. If it wasn't for them, I'd have a bricked cappy.

As far as the double standard goes, xda doesn't want him selling stuff via his video's, then xda should remove either:

1. the rule prohibiting this

or

2. all advertising from the xda site

And should you judge me, you too will be judged.
[Captivate General] RO3:
Coming from a moderator that has a donate to me button above his avatar. So apparently whats good for the goose isn't good for the gander.

Rule #1 should be, if you moderate you shouldn't be able to take donations. It's just bad business.

Did you get upset after reading that rule? I would have. Imagine how he feels now. :confused:
[Captivate General] mostyle:
I'll speak publicly on this..

Let me say I'm a proponent of free enterprise.. If a person can generate profit, let them.. That being said... Here goes.

Regarding rule 11 I suspect that this was included to keep XDA out of the loop of sales between foreign parties where XDA had no part in other than being linked from. IF XDA wants to sustain a position a neutrality (in this case, a commercial position) then rule 11 applies. I watch his vids and yes have found them informative and well done.. I'll be honest.. I've never even visited his site directly.. Only watched vids that were linked via XDA. Every time I watched a vid I felt at some point during the vid I was getting the pitch to buy something. Had I came to his site from an ad of some type I wouldn't have thought twice about this but as I stated I've only ventured that via XDA links.

In short.. If benefit was made by the individual and XDA aided in this I can see the site's stance. Similar to Google sponsored ads.. If his site had generated revenue from one of those.. Great. Those aren't free however. I am in no way saying that we should pay for XDA just that if XDA doesn't charge for their service then they have the right to not be a middle man to someone that is profiting.

Just one opinion of one man..
[Captivate General] caanda45:
I also have a huge issue with this decision. It was connexion`s video`s that helped me navigate life a a flasher...I would have bricked my phone long ago but for his video`s. From what I gather he has a full time job and does the video`s on his lunch hour and after work hours...talk about dedication!!!! I also ordered a jig but not from him and found out about jig`s on this very site!!!!!!

Sorry but this situation makes me think that the quote from Star Trek...."the needs of the many out weigh the needs of the few......Or the one.....

Why should one member dictate to the rest of us and have the great work of connexion be taken down...seems wrong!!!
[Captivate General] bigsmitty64:
selfcleaning
[Captivate General] joeybear23:
This is BS.

The fact that you can link to YouTube at all puts people at risk of seeing an advertisement.

Heck, XDA even allows you to put a "Donate to Me" link in your profile that shows up in every stinking post you make.

The intent was not to sell, the intent was clearly to inform.
[Captivate General] xtremekilla09:
I am usually not the one who goes on rants and I dont reply to them either, but this one I have to.

Zel is only doing his job. He is not the one who pulled the plug. His goal is to keep this place in tip top shape and he is the best at it.

His work and his knowledge is very valuable to me and this community. He is not just a moderator, but also an awesome developer. I think it is perfectly fine if he has a donate link. He has put many countless hours to better this community.

/End Rant.
[Captivate General] RO3:
If you take a moment and comprehend my post, it is a broad statement. It's not directed to him personally. I didn't say he wasn't doing his job, I didn't say he wasn't an awesome developer. He asked to let it go, I am choosing not to just let it go. I voiced my opinion with an analogy.
[Captivate General] xtremekilla09:
Sorry got caught up in the moment, my mistake.
[Captivate General] EnemyOfGlaDOS:
Really really sorry to hear that Josh. I've always been a supporter of your video's and it is really unfortunate that someone threw such a low blow. There was no need whatsoever for this to happen. I'm sending you more donations to help with your website and to keep your videos helping the community! ..thanks so much for all your effort and hard work. Again, sorry about this.
[Captivate General] zelendel:
A donation link is not the same as "selling something" The problem is not with the videos but with the link. If he was to remove the links then I have no prob with the videos.

I will say this one last time. Let it go. The decision has been made and is not going to change. Now we can either sit here and argue about (oh wait no we wont) or we can move on. This is the last I will speak on this.
[Captivate General] reinbeau:
Wait - the link to the videos is ok, but not the link to the site?
[Captivate General] zelendel:
Right the whole issue is the links to the site where he sells things. Remove the links from the videos and all is good
[Captivate General] boborone:
Not trying to beat a dead horse and keep this going, but what about ppl selling jigs straight from this site?
[Captivate General] skizzz:
I see where the Mod is comming from.

See it like this, everyone starts making videos, and tossing links to their store/products.

If it's OK w this OP then what stops from anyone to ad their store/products links, or even rolling ad sense clickys in it.

Just remove the unwanted portions and link'em back up. No biggie
[Captivate General] TonyStark R.I.P.:
Zel you know my comments were not, in any way shape or form at you. Nor should anybody make it as such. Don't shoot the messenger!

They are are directed at XDA's polocies. This issues is truly a validity of litigation. The word "donate" a softer connotation of please pay for my services. So Josh could change the words, you can buy this at my site to you can donate to me in return for one of my products.

I just find it deplorable that a guy working so hard at what he does and even incites "donate to these developers if you like there work", is beaten up for selling services/products.

I am in no way an opponent of donating (just look at my sig) I have nothing worth being donated to. I once again say, these folks all work hard at what they do, so donate if you are helped to the point of a gratuitous feeling. Josh too should be allowed the same avenue.
[Captivate General] zelendel:
Trust me I understand. As a Mod we get to be the target when the rules have to be enforced, so no worries.
[Captivate General] supervg3:
connexion2005 thank you for your videos

I'm a little confused by the logic being applied as to the removal of your videos, but whatever. Maybe you should just create an obnoxious giant-page-and-a-half completely useless signature. I KID, I KID! I am actually quite jealous of the creativity, artistic abilities, and skills shown.

More seriously, I really appreciate your videos. For the record, I have never felt like anything was being pitched at me. My interpretation was that it was a "donate" with a bonus in return - a jig, a camera, a case, etc. (BTW you're pretty poor "salesman" seeing as you actually have a video that shows one how to make their own jig rather than buying one from you.)

Anyway, I really look forward to the ROM reviews and the instructional videos have been invaluable. I have just subscribed to your twitter account and suggest that others do so as well. Your videos (and the hard work of the various developers on this site) have turned me from what was originally a pretty dissatisfied captivate user to a proud user. Best of luck.

P.S. I hope I never have to use the jig I bought previously and here's another donation: Confirmation number: 0KT43107RU692540C.
[Captivate General] NISMOFO:
I'm not mad at you. This works very similar to the car forums only I see a lot more helping and a lot less arguing on this forum :-) I freaking love this forum...no other forum can touch it. Of course what makes any forum is the free knowledge and experience of people posting...developer or end user in this case.

So speaking of knowledge, mobiletechvideos is awesome...I would have NEVER flashed without his videos....ever. he sells a good product too (jig), if it were crap no one would buy it.. From what I understand the Guy has a new born baby and only has time during lunch breaks and late nights to do these videos. I can't blame Josh for wanting to support his family. Respect for going above and beyond and always being factual and friendly in his reviews.

We all know the link to his site by now. I imagine people might go directly there now? Or maybe his site's forum will blow up....them.he'll have to find a friend to moderate it cause there's no way he'd have the time.

There is no bad guy here. This site is awesome...Josh's site is awesome and we all know where to find it. I understand that this is a "power to the people" kind of forum which is what android is ALL about to begin with. In this isolated situation some power was removed from a person we all respect...and it seemed very Apple-ish or controlling at first....lets just be grateful that we have someone like Josh in the first place. I'd give the guy a hug if I ever met him in person.

I still love xda...holy poop this is a great forum with some friendly and helpful people that never leave you hanging no matter how stupid your question might be. Gotta keep the positive vibe alive.
[Captivate General] guanakito100:
Well that sucks that someone woolf hater that way but that just tells you that they don't have the brain for what you do. Keep up the good work more power to you. I also commented on youtube
[Captivate General] NISMOFO:
This little speed bump makes me want to donate to Josh even moreso now than ever to make sure he knows his work is appreciated.
[Captivate General] bigsmitty64:
Josh has a new video up :)
[Captivate General] cpk86:
same here!!
[Captivate General] supervg3:
Well written.

Nicely thought out and written. Thank you to Josh, the developers and the moderators. Your time, knowledge, and assistance is well respected and greatly appreciated.
[Captivate General] Gregory:
Well THIS is disappointing ! AND a complete LOAD of CRAP !!!
[Captivate General] TayzGpa:
Where can I download Odin3 for the new 2.2 Android (UCKB1).
[Captivate General] mrhaley30705:
To my knowledge, there isn't an Odin download for KB1.

Sent from a place my wife doesn't know about
[Captivate General] james.arroyo:
really sorry to hear this

Wow I hate that this happened. I was watching mobile tech vids way before I even knew/used XDA. It was a tremendous help...online guides are great and I thank XDA for everything they have, but the videos put me at easy when when I can see it when Im modifiying my droid.
[Captivate General] krips2003:
Isn't the videos were posted on YouTube and embedded with the thread in the XDA forums. Also, isn't the links were on the video itself and not in the forum per se. Until I missed something? :mad:
[Captivate General] zelendel:
Ok sense this is a dead subject I am gonna close this up now.
[EVO 4G Android Development] bcnice20:
Stock Gingerbread Android 2.3.1

Thanks

Massive thanks goes out to the entire cyanogenmod team!! Many fixes in this rom and thanks to them

big thanks to preludedrew for generally being awesome

echo for his helping in pointing me to the correct camera.apk

Huge thanks to tpyoknig for the additional hosting!!!!

and every dev here on XDA!!!!​

Changelog:

Beta 4:

Moved all Gapps from rom to addon pack

fixed mms receive

fixed screen off animation

much snappier system

root perms should be 100% now

added 3n1 reboot options from CM

Beta 3:

8mp cam fix

Browser fc fix

Autobright fix

Mms (maybe i could easily fix this by switching out pdu parser and pdu persister but i want to build it into the source itself im difficult i kno :-/ )

what doesnt work:

Front cam

4g of course

hdmi

Video rec.

Gps (Wireless location works)

Quick faq:

Q: Why doesnt my app work

A: it hasnt been updated for gingerbread

Q: why the green icons??

A: simple because i like :-p

Q: how can i enable all dls?

A: dl astro go to settings and check enable all downloads.

Q: wifi isnt working??

A: yes its is turn wifi hotspot on then off then try or simply flash a diff kernel.

Downloads:

ROM:

Beta 4

Mirror

beta4 mirror thanks to xhazyx

Addons:

GAPPS

Cm Kernels Github?
[EVO 4G Android Development] zswilkinson:
You are one the best man! Another great job.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Castlerealty:
Can not wait so happy
[EVO 4G Android Development] jm5503:
Yeeeeeaaahhhhh.......
[EVO 4G Android Development] barnacles10:
good work man. I have this port but was waitin on flashin xD glad someone did with success.
[EVO 4G Android Development] bdoople:
Nice! Refreshing like mad.
[EVO 4G Android Development] jaydeebee24:
quick (and prolly stupid) question, will this unroot me?
[EVO 4G Android Development] piscesjoey:
Nope you won't lose root, now flash away!

EVO on Tapatalk
[EVO 4G Android Development] bcnice20:
downloads up!!!!

iight im honestly still playing around with things to see what works and doesnt note it did take a minute for the phone app to come up..
[EVO 4G Android Development] sultan.of.swing:
Downloading now.....
[EVO 4G Android Development] jgalan14:
Wow it looks Xmas is early thanks I'm pretty sure we will have a more a stable one by Xmas day , good job man

Edit: do we flash gapps too?
[EVO 4G Android Development] bigrushdog:
You da man dogg! And you know this... Maaaan!
[EVO 4G Android Development] BIGWORM:
You been smokin' my ****!?

I mean, we got pics?
[EVO 4G Android Development] crpercodani:
At first I was like hmmmm then I saw your avatar and was like haaaaaa.
[EVO 4G Android Development] barnacles10:
borks up when flashing gapps. dont have adb right now for a logcat
[EVO 4G Android Development] hmsheen10:
Working good, very fast.

I feel like it flashed in 30 seconds it was very fast.

Its unstable though, browser forcecloses and other stuff, but the rom is still working amazing considering that the sourcecode just became available a few hours ago!
[EVO 4G Android Development] bcnice20:
wondering if we need the gapps from the nexus s
[EVO 4G Android Development] bcnice20:
change the homepage of the browser and it will not fc

wireless location s borked up so when google goes to search for your location is fc's the browser...
[EVO 4G Android Development] sultan.of.swing:
Which gapps do we use? Booted it up. Very fast and the screen off animation is pure sex

Gonna try the gapps posted on the incredible forum
[EVO 4G Android Development] hmsheen10:
Trying to find a file manager apk online as we speak so I can open up my titanium backup and see how this thing runs with apps :)

Bcnice your amazing.....
[EVO 4G Android Development] Crsdr37:
I found it here you go.

www.multiupload.com/NSGJJNGNW0
[EVO 4G Android Development] Crsdr37:
Power control widget works great for me. Running Bc kernel
[EVO 4G Android Development] cushockey66:
seems like download link is down, anyone gotta mirror??
[EVO 4G Android Development] tomh1979:
sweet bcnice is back in the game, thank you mang.
[EVO 4G Android Development] tomh1979:
it just downloaded fine for me.
[EVO 4G Android Development] bcnice20:
Power control widget is working on my end
[EVO 4G Android Development] Brutus2TheMax:
What does the BC Kernel give you?
[EVO 4G Android Development] bcnice20:
http://www.thebcblends.com/gingerbread/white-icons.zip

Someone flash this n tell me if it brings white icons back nandroid 1st!!!!
[EVO 4G Android Development] tomh1979:
any chance of getting a real power menu in this like we have available for 2.2, such as shut down, reboot, recovery or whatever.
[EVO 4G Android Development] illogos:
Having some issues with the download with it stalling out. Managed to get it to continue and finish, but can anyone give me a md5 for the zip so I can verify before flashing? Thanks.
[EVO 4G Android Development] CheesyNutz:
I say keep the green looks better

from my phone duh
[EVO 4G Android Development] tomh1979:
same here, besides that's some of what makes this new, and or gingerbread.
[EVO 4G Android Development] Cordy:
Great job on the new beta bcnice. I agree the green looks better but everyone will have differing opinions on this matter. When reading Nexus S reviews I got the impression that the status icons where white/grey when not logged into a google account and once you added your account they would turn green.
[EVO 4G Android Development] ttieder:
What is a better kernel option for this any help please
[EVO 4G Android Development] crankless:
Thanks so much for the hard work, using this as my daily now, and thanks for keeping the default launcher
[EVO 4G Android Development] jm5503:
Thanks bnice....your work is greatly appreciated.....hope u continue updating this....no offense to evervolv but your rom is the best.....
[EVO 4G Android Development] crankless:
Anyone elses screen battery use at 77%?
[EVO 4G Android Development] jm5503:
Mine screen uses 90% and up......major battery drain issue.....
[EVO 4G Android Development] jm5503:
Anyone notice when your scrolling on a white screen and you reach the top or bottom of the page you see gray lines moving in the direction that your swiping your finger???
[EVO 4G Android Development] Shidell:
How are those of you who are using this ROM liking it? Does it seem stable enough for a daily driver?

What's this about "White Icons"?

I'm just wondering if this is solid enough to drop my daily driver for.
[EVO 4G Android Development] jm5503:
Depends on the kind of user you are...if you can handle a few small things not working properly or at all then give it a shot....make sure u nandroid......and if its not your cup of tea nandroid back to your daily...but me personally i bounce back and forth between this, cm6.1 (daily) , and echoHD......this will soon be my daily tho if it stays stock gingerbread.... ;)