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[Captivate Android Development] boardsportsrule:
This killed my connection... Rebooted, still no connection...

Switched back to "all", and it worked again...

Going into serviceMode with [5] selected only resulted in "NO SERVICE"...

Any ideas?? I'm located in california, and when i press all it seems to revert to "WCDMA 1900 Band 2".

Flashed to darky's I9000, fuzzy balls kernel and JL2 modem..
[Captivate Android Development] iNFRiNGE:
Use SGS Tools already in your releases. Go to Secret Codes instead of using your keypad it's easier and you can just back out to see the other codes.

850 is Default band for AT&T in US so if you are using a modem that doesn't support 850 or the same bands AT&T uses you may see problems.

The one in my Siggy "TLJL3" thread HERE works EPiCi3R on my Cappy for AT&T So. Cal. but your phone may be different as with all tweaks and mods YMMV.

Using any one of the following UGJK3, UGJK4, and TLJL3 modems will have 850 WCDMA enabled by default for you.

EDIT: Also make sure under your Network mode that the first one GSM/WCDMA (auto mode) is enabled there are only three options under that GSM/WCDMA (auto mode), GSM only and WCDMA only.

To check yours go to Settings>>Wireless and network>>Mobile networks>>Network mode>>Click if not yet GSM/WCDMA (auto mode)>>Back out to all the way to Home>>Reboot.
[Captivate Android Development] evoic:
I know that in your heart, you always feel like you are trying to help....

And I know that you feel that by emphasizing some of the things that you find important helps you to get your point across....

But, you're giving me farking seizures with that crap.

I've read all your rants, they are short on thank you's, although often helpful.

Consider this a friendly tip. :)
[Captivate Android Development] Willis111:
That's below average for perception 10.1 I think about ~1600 on my phone. I've seen it hit 1780~ using that rom.

Darky 8 port seems to average 1500 on my phone.

Darky's 8 w/firebird kernel 3 runs 1524

1502

1552
[Captivate Android Development] ootz0rz:
I finally decided to flash my phone and went with this rom (7.8 I believe), and I must say it's pretty awesome :) Much thanks!

I do have a question though. For the stock rom (rogers) I had a file (kernel module) called cifs.ko, that allowed me to mount samba shares on my phone. I tried using the same one but it didn't work on this rom, so I'm assuming that's because the kernels for each are sufficiently different. Since this rom based on a i9000 kernel, I tried a version of cifs.ko compiled for that and it also didn't work. Every time I tried to use cifsmanager to mount a share, it would just tell me that mount failed. I tried to load the files manually from a terminal emulator but it would just hang/freeze.

I haven't quite figured out how to compile (let alone where to get the source code for) the required modules, but I was hoping someone had already figured this out?
[Captivate Android Development] RonH54:
Thanks for the additional info. You mentioned to click to "ask before" in your Options,where is this option found? I will downloading the i9000 ROM to my Desktop Computer along with the Kernels and Modems I want to change to and do the unzipping with WinRAR there. I am running Windows 7 and I think if I remember in the Past when I copy and pasted other files I get an Option what I want to do but I want to be sure I am doing this correctly.

Thanks
[Captivate Android Development] trongvongbankinh:
uhm, i got a problem with a rotate, anyone else ?
[Captivate Android Development] ksimilie:
try a different kernel, i hear that usually fixes the problem or ur using the i9000 version which also gives that problem.
[Captivate Android Development] iNFRiNGE:
WinRAR

When using WinRAR and you want to add your own .apk's or files open the .zip with WinRAR then hit the ADD button look at the screen that pops up I've attached a screenshot for you to make it easier.
[Captivate Android Development] RonH54:
Thanks so much I would done it wrong without this info. I would have been trying to change to files though Windows Explorer not WinRar itself.

Thanks again
[Captivate Android Development] iNFRiNGE:
You're very welcome.

Sometimes I'm a little too detailed but it's better than leaving people guessing imo doesn't matter in any language people can see the picture tells the story. :D

EDIT: I would suggest you start out light and maybe add your kernal first and flash it, then try adding a keyboard or whatever .apk and not try and do it all at once for the first time. This way if somethings not working and you get a soft brick you can tell what it was you added that did it rather than guessing until you get down pat.
[Captivate Android Development] viny2cool:
IMHO, people who are not comfortable with replacing files and flashing original rom shoudl wait for yttr to port it....

Its high risk to play with your phone if you are sure how to recover it.....as sholin asked few pages before...if u r not able to go in download mode uing three button combo..u can get in big trouble if something goes wrong.....first make sure u r comfortable and know how to revert any unpleasent situation...

if it all was that easy...I would be developer myself and there would be my rom too...:P
[Captivate Android Development] cumanzor:
I used the I9000 8.0 rom. Just had to flash a different model and kernel, using the exact same procedure I used to flash the ROM (CWN). If you have a few minutes to spare, it's not that complicated.

I noticed that my firmware version says 2.3.1. Am I actually running Gingerbread?
[Captivate Android Development] RonH54:
Now that I think I got "my ducks in a row" for making custom changes to a ROM before Flashing I got another question..LOL. Since the Ported Darky's is out and I want to try the Speedmod Kernel I can Download the Ported 8.0,open in Winrar,add the SpeedMod file(replace file) then Flash over my 7.8? Correct?

Thanks
[Captivate Android Development] iNFRiNGE:
Disable Voodoo and just flash the Speedmod into the ported version. ;)
[Captivate Android Development] nappent:
You downloaded the wrong rom. You need to download the one listed int he OP.

http://www.mediafire.com/file/5knnu0tugd21d71/darkytt3r_v8_BLN_voodooOn.zip
[Captivate Android Development] RonH54:
So Voodoo and Speedmod "don't play well together"? I assume Voodoo is enabled with Flash of 8.0.
[Captivate Android Development] viny2cool:
its not gingerbread, its just moded to say 2.3.1....ginger bread is still far away for galaxy s
[Captivate Android Development] viny2cool:
its enabled in yttr's port...its disabled in darky's original rom...depends which one u r using...

its not that speedmod doesnt dont play well with voodoo....before flashing any kernel or modem, u should always disbale voodoo...

I am not sure the exact reason, but I think as voodoo changes the file system...it can lead to unkown (to me) effects if u do that...
[Captivate Android Development] RonH54:
Thanks Great info. As I read all these Posts I am trying to make a Tip Sheet for my self for future reference with info like this on it.
[Captivate Android Development] tnayrbj:
Thanks
[Captivate Android Development] iNFRiNGE:
Developer is one thing but we're not trying to write apps, code kernals or complete roms for that matter. Modding a rom isn't that hard it was harder getting a definitive answer from some "developers" not all of them though just a few didn't seem to keen on sharing some of their knowledge.

The Android Developers site a huge help if you actually do want to learn to develop for Android. Learning to develop is hard for me because I'm a PC guy who's spoiled by GUI's and not into command line but I have to learn somewhere.

In any case ALWAYS BACK UP your rom, I back up my whole sd and rom to my PC and dropbox. And make sure you can get into recovery or download modes. I've gotten the Phone-!-PC screen a few times but can get into download now in a second without fear.

These phones are pretty hard to completely brick but if people are not willing to risk loosing their devices then by all means DO NOT play with your phones PERIOD! If you want to learn how to do some things but not risk your device buy a second phone that's thrashed but still works or use a virtual device for testing. There's always a chance that I'm going to make a paperweight out of mine but I'm willing to take that chance :p

DO EVERYTHING AT YOUR OWN RISK! actually means Do everything at your own risk....
[Captivate Android Development] RonH54:
I want to make sure I know how to do the SpeedMod Tweaks in Recovery,is this how it done? Once I have everything Flashed and phone is up and running I hold my Power Button and I see a Recovery Option(this from ROM Manager) I hit this Option I will go into Recovery and I will see the Tweaks I need to enable or start? Is this Correct?

Thanks
[Captivate Android Development] iNFRiNGE:
Recovery>>Advanced Speedmod features>>Tweak Options>>Anything that has (R) next to it which stands for recommended then>>back out to main screen>> then reboot. ;)
[Captivate Android Development] iNFRiNGE:
I've seen versions come out that changed whether Voodoo was enabled or not from various rom developers, I add the disable_lagfix file into my roms before I flash just to be sure.

Just a note since you are making a tip sheet for yourself don't always "assume" that it's from a certain developer that it is one way or the other.
[Captivate Android Development] Stoids:
Haven't read through the entire thread, but am I the only one who's Swype won't work with 8.0? Crashes everytime and forces me to use keypad. Not a huge deal, just an annoyance.
[Captivate Android Development] cumanzor:
Ideally, you should disable Voodoo before flashing any new kernel or rom. That being said, in the Speedmod guy's blog (can't remember his name) he mentions that you can have both this kernel and Voodoo 5.

But, as always, go through the safest route.
[Captivate Android Development] RonH54:
Thanks. It more a General info Tips. Like how to Disable say Voodoo,where to find GPS info(I always forget about SGS Tools),the various ways to get into Download Mode,stuff like that.
[Captivate Android Development] shaolin95:
I am telling you we need to move the original ROM link to the bottom of the OP or put a huge mark next to it as a warning to avoid this. :D
[Captivate Android Development] iNFRiNGE:
X1 I Agree or just remove it all together.
[Captivate Android Development] viny2cool:
i saw someone having same problem in original thread too...dont know how he fixed it...but i would wipe and if still same problem then flash to stock master clear....

or just use gingerbread keyboard..which i use anyways
[Captivate Android Development] Endless9:
Darky 8

Invisible External SD card :confused:
[Captivate Android Development] iNFRiNGE:
Power off your phone and remove external card and reboot it with no card in it, after it powers up completely power off again and re insert your card and power up.
[Captivate Android Development] ooo.stephen:
me too. i opened up the rom zip, and swapped the skyp.apk with the one from v.7.7. did the same for the transparent keyboard too. the skype app is in system/app
[Captivate Android Development] iNFRiNGE:
My swype is working fine what version does it say yours is? I'm just curious.
[Captivate Android Development] rickysa2000:
I'm at California too.. I use the JL2 modem and 850 band.. Maybe the particular area you are in has a problem..
[Captivate Android Development] rickysa2000:
Use a captivate kernel or one which has xcaliburinhand's reoriented fix
[Captivate Android Development] ooo.stephen:
i don't the version that comes with v8, but the one i put in is...

swype-2.15.56.14870
[Captivate Android Development] waiting4gingerbread:
Did ytter upload a fixed version of 8 yet? FC on Swype is with v8?
[Captivate Android Development] Endless9:
USB Connected from computer

Invisible External SD card
[Captivate Android Development] RonH54:
If Powering Off Phone,removing Card,powering up,powering down and replacing card doesn't work here is something. There is apparently something in the i9000 ROM that has a setting different on reading Cards. The file is vold.fstab below is where it is located and what needs to be changed:

change lun1 on line 30 and lun2 on line 39 in /system /etc/vold.fstab to lun0 and lun1 respectively

You can do this manually or there is a "update-vold-sd_mount_android_2.2.1.zip" file somewhere I guy posted that you can run and changes are made Auto for you. I use this update file to get my phone to read my External card. You can look around and find Post about this and where to get the file. If you can't find post an email address here and I can send you the file.
[Captivate Android Development] Exostenza:
I just removed swype because of the FC issues and for some reason the gingerbread keyboard was not on my phone, so I DL'd it from the OP and am using it now. Swype was slow for me anyways compared to the samsung or ginger keyboard. I also reapplied the mountfix, turned off auto brightness as its new levels are either 0 or 15 which are TERRIBLE and I did the external sd card "fix" posted a few replies back.
[Captivate Android Development] ooo.stephen:
on the v8_voodooOn rom my gsm data speeds were nominal (~1.5mbps), and with v7.7 and v7.8 i regularly saw 2.44-500+ mbps. this latest rom's modem also defaulted to the 1900 band, and changing to 850 is what allowed the 1.5mbps. i tried swapping in the modem.bin file from v7.7, but the package wouldn't install, no matter what magical tricks i tried. i read about pairing modem versions with kernel versions, such as 2.2 with modems 2.2, and with this latest rom the kernel is 2.3. is there any info on what modem is being used, or if a 2.3 modem is available?
[Captivate Android Development] RonH54:
Ok, I have 8.0 going and I want to Disable Voodoo to try SpeedMod. I have a Disable Lagfix file created that I know I am to place in Voodoo Folder and Reboot but I see 2 Voodoo Folders on my Phone. One Folder is on my Main Parent Folder then I find a 2nd Voodoo Folder in my sdcard folder. Which one do I place this file in?

Thanks
[Captivate Android Development] Shadow416:
In the changelog for v8, you mention a bunch of theme changes:

Reworked the whole theme [fixed a lot of bugs, improved the look] // say thanks to R64!

Much sexier Dropdown-Menu [more transparent]

Themed Phone Dialer [matches the 2.3 look]

Can you please put up screenshots for these changes? Thanks.

EDIT: Nevermind
[Captivate Android Development] iNFRiNGE:
Put it in both it can't hurt anything. :cool:
[Captivate Android Development] Shadow416:
Where can I download v7.8? I don't see it in this thread or anywhere else.
[Captivate Android Development] iNFRiNGE:
Click the link to v8.0 and then look for what version you want on Mediafire he has them all listed there.

Here ya go make it easier for ya 11 ytt3r releases

And if you just want v7.8 Here
[Captivate Android Development] ooo.stephen:
looks like i may have been lucky. i haven't been able to install the rezipped rom files. does anyone have a similar experience, or know anything about this?
[Captivate Android Development] RonH54:
Ok I got 8.0 going,disabled Voodoo (but that scared me because it took a while for phone to reboot) Flashed the SpeedMod,did the tweaks. I ran the Quadrant Standard App, not sure how accurate it is or if it really means anything but had these results:

1)Darky 8.0 with included Kernel in 800's

2)Darky 8.0 with Voodoo 1550's

3)Darky 8.0 with SpeedMod No Voodoo 1250's

I saw mentioned somewhere that I should do Battery Wipe or do a Couple of things to Battery now. Are these battery steps in Recovery Somewhere?

Also for the guys that have went to SpeedMod should I fool with using Voodoo at all with this ROM?

Thanks
[Captivate Android Development] viny2cool:
Quadrant score doesnt mean anything.....speedmode itself comes with universel lag fix...if u really need good quadrant speed, flash xcul's kernel...it comes with voodoo...

for battery wipe:

Charge ur phone to 100%

swtich it off...

go into recovery

advance menu

wipe battery stats

reboot phone

charge it upto 100% without interruption

someone in speedmode thread said that they r using voodoo with speedmode kernel...i think u can use it..but on ur own risk...
[Captivate Android Development] RonH54:
I got no desire to run Voodoo. Matter of fact when I flash the Next Darky's I'll be back here asking how to remove Voodoo from the ROM before I Flash.
[Captivate Android Development] cumanzor:
If voodoo is active, there is a folder called Voodoo in your internal sd card. Create a file called disable-lagfix in said folder.

I had installed the 8.0 from the other thread, installed gb kernel and a modem I can't remember...

I had no 3G at all, so I flashed back another modem I was using before. Now the phone boots but the system process hangs.

I would try another modem, but i have them on the external sd card, and I can't mount it in CWM I left my usb cable at home too :mad:

Is there any way to mount the external sd card in CWM?

edit: Put the phone in Airplane Mode. Not getting stock in the boot animation anymore. I'll try flashing back another modem.

for the record: I used TLJL3 at first. It worked but I had no 3G or Edge. I tried ucjj4 but it took me into a boot loop until I enabled airplane mode. I'll try to flash back TLJL3 to isolate the problem. God I love this stuff.

btw, I noticed that I cannot get into CWM with the three button combination anymore (Or I was timing it wrong).

edit2: flashing TLJL3 worked, but no 3G : (

I get around 1700 with Voodoo on, glitterballs kernel @1.2GHz. I know people say Quadrant scores are meaningless, but it gives me a nice fussy feeling. I tried using the speedmod kernel with all the recommended settings enabled, but it really didn't feel as responsive as my current setup. Maybe just a placebo effect.

What other tools do you guys recommend to measure phone e-penis?
[Captivate Android Development] Exostenza:
Don't you guys find it strange that in Darky 8 they changed the theme to be more consistent with Gingerbread yet the slider bars have changed from green to yellow since 7.8 which is less consistent. I mean I guess I don't really care... it just seems like someone forgot to keep the bars green.
[Captivate Android Development] technobabble042:
Is anyone else having issues with the Swype keyboard force-closing on them? I can't even select it in the menu without it automatically announcing it's forced closed, or view it's options.
[Captivate Android Development] RonH54:
How is your Battery Life with your setup? Speed not that big a deal to me I went to Speedmod because I have read great things about it and battery life.
[Captivate Android Development] evoic:
Linpack is a quick and easy way to stack your phoenis against other people's phoenisisisisis.

Some people also like Nenamark, but I usually just do a few quick tests with Linpack and Quadrant.

One important thing to note....

If you are running these tests on new ROMS and Kernels, make sure to give your phone 10-15 minutes to digest all of the new directories and settings before you start trying to compare to one another.

Running quadrant on a fresh install, 30 seconds after it boots up for the first time is probably not going to give you optimal results....if you get my drift. :rolleyes:
[Captivate Android Development] Exostenza:
Yes, I think most people are. I just deleted it and started to use the gingerbread keyboard from OP. You can try to load on a new version of the apk from somewhere that will provide it to you, but I don't think I can say anything as I am sure piracy is against the TOS here and I don't want to get in trouble.

I find I am like 5 times faster at typing with the GB kb anyways so I said screw it and just left swype gone.

ALSO: Do you guys calibrate your battery every time you flash or what? When I first got the phone the battery would go down a lot slower and my phone seems to drain super quick till the last 30 percent or so and then the last 30 percent usually lasts longer than first 70 percent! I have calibrated before, but I don't want to have to keep draining my effin battery.
[Captivate Android Development] funkymule:
Geotagging now enabled

Flashed v8 last night. Now all new i pics i take contain geotag exif data. Anybody know how to turn it off? it's not in the camera settings anymore. :confused:
[Captivate Android Development] ooo.stephen:
on v8 quadrant was 1600, but data was ~1.5mbps or less, using the TLJL3 modem. i'm back on v7.8, same modem, and quadrant is 1500+ and data is consistently over 2mbps. i know these readings are subjective, but the scores have been consistent over multiple flashes, and various times of day, for bandwidth testing.
[Captivate Android Development] shinigammi:
the v8 no star in my i897 =(, i no have voodo and other lagfix active
[Captivate Android Development] ooo.stephen:
i did too. i was able to open the v8 zip, replace the sype.apk file with one from the v7.8 zip, and install that. however, i haven't been able to do it again. each time, now matter what i do, it hangs on 'installing files...'. now, i'm back on v7.8. i would very much like to know any secrets to re-zipping these rom files.
[Captivate Android Development] iNFRiNGE:
Are you seeing HSDPA under your Mobile network type? The TLJL3 uses HSDPA by default which is using 3G network.

You are now using a network that "was" intended for exclusive use by iPhone users part of the contract between apple and at&t and blocked from all other stock devices. Until now....:D
[Captivate Android Development] cellgeek:
I second that! I've been replacing the kernels and modems along with adding apps that I've paid for (RomManager and TitaniumBackup) and removing some of the apps I don't use before I flash. Occasionally I manage to get a soft brick - but once it's done right, you get a nice clean flash. I also use the Assonance GPS files.

I have Darky V8 working just fine with Speedmod, EXT4, Swype-jpa and UGJL2. Great battery life. Probably will try Xcaliburinhand's kernel also, I seem to have good reliability with his kernels. . . .

Good stuff - my Captivate finally runs the way it's supposed to. . .
[Captivate Android Development] iNFRiNGE:
Do not EXTRACT (unzip) the files completely just click on them with WinRAR and add your .apk's into the apps folder and remove what you don't want.

I would add what you want and then uninstall from your phone once you boot if you aren't experienced with doing this.

Look at the attached screenshot you'll see what I mean. ;)

EDIT: If you are on at&t you're using the previously locked network.
[Captivate Android Development] cellgeek:
I'm curious as to why you shouldn't unzip the file. :confused:

I do it all the time. I add/delete .apks, kernels, modems and whatever then reZip the file. I use WinZip.

When I reZIP, I make sure I have to have EXACTLY the same file structure as the original zip, otherwise it doesn't install. Seems to works fine for me.

Am I missing something or have I just been lucky?? All I need is a hard bricked phone. . . :(
[Captivate Android Development] ooo.stephen:
sweet, i like hearing that! using the TLJL3 that came with v7.8, i continually get ~3Mbps, here in seattle wa. i also noticed the data icon toggled a few times between an H and 3G icons. v8, has the same modem, but even at 1am i could barely get over 1Mbps. if data speeds seem slow, you should confirm their settings, such as auto band, and that its defaulted to 850, etc.. use sbs tools to get into the gsm settings.
[Captivate Android Development] ooo.stephen:
thanks, those instructions are clear. i bet that'll work nicely. on another note, is there a 2.3 modem to go along with the 2.3 kernel?