yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Captivate Android Development] kennethpenn:
I'm on 4.3.

We all have different experiences with each of our phones, which makes ROM development complex. Some can overclock, some can't. Some witness bad battery life, others have great battery life.

For me, and others, there is a phone call problem. It isn't every time like it was back on pre 3.0 versions. But, it's still there. I missed a call today, because of force close, and I could not tell who it was from.

Saying "it works perfectly" is fine for you. But other people have different experiences with different phones.
[Captivate Android Development] bpodz34:
What is expected to come in v5.0? I would love to see cool UI transition affects for windows or menus opening and closing. Overall a great rom!
[Captivate Android Development] RashaMatt:
I assume your 3G isn't disabled in settings?
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
That was for Airplane mode.
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
I'd like to do that at some point, but there's a plethora of bug fixes that I can't hold up over that.
[Captivate Android Development] The_Zodiac:
sorry mate i thought you were referring to a different bug where you phone would force close after using the phone. my bad :D
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
Well no one has reported a bug yet... looking good so far.
[Captivate Android Development] Shoey Peachew:
Hard at work. Thx MikeyMike!
[Captivate Android Development] WickedNite:
Yea. And the thread seems to be quiet for a while now. I think they're enjoying the fix you suggested and posted.

Sent from my Muscles using Brain Cells
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
5.0

Removed Steam Kernel (It has it's own thread, and you're still welcome to use it or any other kernel)

Removed Voltage Control

JPY CallSetting.apk (Leading candidate for incoming phone call FC)

End Call buttons restored to stock JPY (Video Call is back, but at least they work)

Tweaked default settings (animations are on by default, etc.)

Updated Flash Player

Moved Neldar's Kernel Flasher to /system/app

Web Browser Improvements

Added Picasa/YouTube upload

Themed Camera

Themed 2.2.11 Market (with improvements to the theming)

Improved Theming of Gmail

Redone Battery Mod (looks nicer, still Gingerbread)

Added Voodoo Sound app

Replaced kernel with speedmod (KS-T3, which will become outdated in 3... 2... 1...)

....Finally a proper Captivate boot screen!

redbend_ua modded to remove crazy blue text during flashing

Improvements to installation script (intended to prevent the rare launcher FC at first boot)

Bug Fixes

UI Tweaks

Hows that for useless? ;)
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
Also, do note that if you have the Beta it's not the same as the real one. They're not totally different, but I'd recommend you at least flash 5.0 over the beta.
[Captivate Android Development] ease_the_pain:
Thanks MikeyMike01 , I can't see the 5.0 file to download ? By the way glad to see speedmod kernel with serendipity.
[Captivate Android Development] Radukk:
Wating for download page updated. Umm... Late night dinner :D
[Captivate Android Development] tysj:
*Runs Titanium Backup Batch Backup*
[Captivate Android Development] ease_the_pain:
Yes! downloading now:)
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
It's uploaded.
[Captivate Android Development] bennijai:
ARGH! I just flashed beta right now since I got home so late...lol. dammit...beta is working swell though...

Should I go through the whole process again? Or can I just flash over beta?
[Captivate Android Development] chrism0483:
Hey Mikey. If you handy.seen my.post a long while back I raved how incredible 4.2 was with speedmod ama.that my battery life was the best it ever has. Not yet a days worth but Im sure ill find a way. Basically your rom is the only rom that has.stopped my.flashing addiction

That being.said im still stuck on 4.2. I like what I see with 5.0. So my question is. Will I loose any potential battery life. Or will I gain. And secondly as dumb as this might.sound. will I loose anything bu just flashing over 4.2 to 5.0. Or is a flash to stock/master clear imperative to this version working. I know your a busy guy but.please try and reply. Otherwise anyone else with the answer feel free....and any tips on extending my battery life from 5-7 percent under moderate use to something better would bw super great and set donatable lol

Thanks again Mikey for having the most incredible rom (most importantly waking me up and dragging me away from phoenix lol)
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
You should be fine flashing over it.
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
Probably neither.

If you can get away with it sure. But if it acts all wonky then you should flash to stock. Either way you have to backup apps and whatnot.
[Captivate Android Development] capita:
Can we flash right over 4.3? significant changes to framework that we should.flash back to stock first?
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
Yet again, try it if you want to. If it acts bizarre then go to stock.
[Captivate Android Development] bennijai:
I noticed that previous users had problem with vibrations from receiving MMS during silent mode, well I have that issue still with 5.0. Any solution? Can't seem to find anything on this thread.
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
There's a setting inside the MMS app that controls it. If you change it there it will work fine.
[Captivate Android Development] bennijai:
Thanks Mike that did the trick. I'll give a feedback after using it for 24hrs. So far battery drain has improved drastically.
[Captivate Android Development] Radukk:
Additional Apps page on serendipityrom home

google_talk.zip link lead to google_voice.zip

Does not matter cus voice.zip has talk.apk inside lol

So far no FC, lagging. Thanks for great work.
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
Fixed it.

Same exact file, new name.
[Captivate Android Development] bennijai:
I know it isn't much but I'm a dental student on a tight @ss budget. Thanks for your hardwork Mike.

Confirmation number: 9D081270CE993791L

When I become a dentist that is a different story. =p
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
That's still more than most people donate. Thanks. :)
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
Well, time for bed.

Sent from my Captivate.
[Captivate Android Development] kable41:
Does this have the Email app back in the rom or will i have to add that myself? and if i have to add it myself whats the best way to do it...i tried to reinstall it and put in the zip file for 4.3 but i had no luck getting it to work
[Captivate Android Development] xredjokerx:
Oh man facebook emails are showing up as white on white :-(
[Captivate Android Development] kennethpenn:
Excited to flash 5.0! Well done, as always.
[Captivate Android Development] Loggik:
Beyond excited to flash this. Downloading now, gonna reboot to Windows to do an Odin...

TBH, I don't understand why you get so many questions asking if they can just flash over 4.3/4.2, because that's like upgrading Windows Vista to Windows 7 without a clean install; there's gonna be bugs and it won't be as fast ):
[Captivate Android Development] kennethpenn:
Tis true. Nothing like a good ole fresh flash.
[Captivate Android Development] Damager:
Looks fine to me.
[Captivate Android Development] kennethpenn:
Camera theming is nice... makes the camera look like it's a part of the rest of the design.

Android designers have always had a major problem with fluidity. Gingerbread was such a big step in that department. Love the continuous black theme.
[Captivate Android Development] Milkshakes00:
I really wish people would torrent more often, would make the downloads incredibly fast. :p

Going to flash 5.0 in a few minutes!
[Captivate Android Development] Graysonh:
Is there a circle battery for 5.0?
[Captivate Android Development] Loggik:
Can't promise you that this will work, but on page 35 is ChanceM's post containing the battery mods for this ROM. If it doesn't work, just give it a day or so for ChanceM to update it, or I could package the images into a Metamorph file for you if you'd like...

Edit: Attached metamorph zips...
[Captivate Android Development] reinbeau:
I'll be flashing this later on this evening (MPB and TB backups are ready!). I'd love to have ChanceM's nice animated battery, and the colored-icons for the settings menu, too, those are two very nice additions to this awesome ROM.
[Captivate Android Development] Graysonh:
Flashed the one on the website. As far as I can tell, its working great so far.
[Captivate Android Development] Loggik:
Good to know. Just a note: in the changelog to 5.0, Mikey said he made changes to the theme. That could mean that he fixed a few UI bugs in framework-res, and flashing the 4.3 battery mod would've wiped those. Not a huge deal, but just letting you know.

To anyone else who would like the battery A or animated mods without wiping their serendipity 5.0 framework, I've made metamorph zips in my previous post.
[Captivate Android Development] Milkshakes00:
I flashed v_06 from the website, and it's working fine. No errors to report. No force closing so far.
[Captivate Android Development] keitht:
Attached is one using Serendipity 5.0 framework. This is version A of circle battery (goes green > yellow > orange > red at different levels). Flash using clockwork or steam recovery.
[Captivate Android Development] Milkshakes00:
Is this "Green_Battery_Mod_A_V06-ANI" but made for 5.0 framework?

At the moment I'm getting random lock ups(have to pull battery,) I'm suspecting it's the lower HZ kernel of SuckerPunch that I'm running, so, I'm going to try the 500HZ and hope that fixes the issue.
[Captivate Android Development] keitht:
It is the one attached. Not animated.
[Captivate Android Development] cfili:
The ROM download link on the Serendipity website does not work.
[Captivate Android Development] abteer:
+1 was 80% downloaded and it just quit. Cant get the download screen now. Maybe he pulled it for some reason.
[Captivate Android Development] bdpyo:
You sonnuvabitch! I just reflashed 4.3 last night. Lol :-)

Sent from my Craptivate using a SucKerPunched, Serendipity ROM.
[Captivate Android Development] Milkshakes00:
Looks like android-roms.info is down itself..
[Captivate Android Development] avgjoegeek:
LOL movin way to quick for me.. what I get for flashing in between calls at work :rolleyes::eek::D
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
That's what you get for working. :cool:
[Captivate Android Development] avgjoegeek:
... its what I get for trying to flash on THIS day... why? I was late to work, I'm moving, and someone keyed my car wheeee.

Meh - d/l 1.6 now - I have faith it'll work :D
[Captivate Android Development] winterMOO:
So I have to download the new Serendipity1.6 zip, but then still apply 1.0-1.5 and 1.5-1.6 after? Its not all updated in one zip?
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
No.

If you're on 1.0, you can update to 1.5, and then to 1.6.

If you're just going to 1.6 then that's it.
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
Got the Keyboard force close on Input Languages squared away... will upload 1.7 later.
[Captivate Android Development] kamots:
Alright I am one of the weirdos that uses the google talk application everyday. can anyone tell me where to find it or post a link?
[Captivate Android Development] florelui001p:
I prefer the samsung stock captivate player, I have the apk so I dropped it into the system/app folder using root explorer. But, after a reboot it doesn't appear :confused: anyone have any ideas?
[Captivate Android Development] Gurgs:
You will also have to delete the old one because they are named differently I believe. See if that is the case then reboot.
[Captivate Android Development] RashaMatt:
Really looking forward to trying this out... BUT...

First thing I tried to do was a nandroid backup, and it just hung at "backing up system..." for 15 minutes, until I pulled the battery. Tried it twice, same result.

Then I tried to flash with Odin, but it just hung at "file analysis". No problems getting into download mode or connecting with Odin.

Never had issues like this before! Any suggestions?

I want to backup my current "Ginger Clone 2.2 Final R5" - http://eb-productions.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cdevelopment&action=display&thread=170
[Captivate Android Development] Krad:
Google maps navigation doesn't work. Stuck on directions...

Going back to kitchen
[Captivate Android Development] florelui001p:
That did it thanks! :)
[Captivate Android Development] slider2828:
So doug this supports setiron?
[Captivate Android Development] opcow:
Cool. Can you make me a sammig?
[Captivate Android Development] glitterballs:
How much free space do you have on your SD card?
[Captivate Android Development] Coldheat1906:
Works great for me
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=773272

If it doesn't work, let me know.
[Captivate Android Development] slider2828:
same here.............
[Captivate Android Development] sjkoellner:
You need to install the text to speech stuff from the OP, then it works.

Sent from me using this thing
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
Apparantly this ROM has butt sex, call of duty, orgasms, donuts, chaos... good stuff.
[Captivate Android Development] bdpyo:
I may cry.

Sent from my Craptivate using a SucKerPunched, Serendipity ROM.
[Captivate Android Development] joeshmoe08:
Can someone post screenshot of gmail,camera, and market? want to see the theme.
[Captivate Android Development] Milkshakes00:
I'll post a couple screenshots in a few seconds, trying to get the phone stable..

I'm personally getting a lot of lock ups. :/
[Captivate Android Development] Dusky323:
Install page is back up
[Captivate Android Development] joeshmoe08:
Thanks. Did you do a flash to stock before flashing 5.0? That might be the source of the problems.
[Captivate Android Development] Milkshakes00:
Yep, went back to Eclair stock using Odin's One Click.

Every 5 minutes or so, I'm getting a total lock up, this is on stock kernel, or SuckerPunch kernel.

Also, I've noticed that the SD card read speed is dramatically slower for me.. Used to scan my SD card in about 5 seconds, now it takes roughly 25-30 seconds. Not that it's going to kill me, but just saying; something doesn't seem right with this version.
[Captivate Android Development] bdpyo:
Downloading now :-!

Sent from my Craptivate using a SucKerPunched, Serendipity ROM.
[Captivate Android Development] Milkshakes00:
Here are screenshots of the themes.

The camera looks the same to me, but I never use it, so, I'm not sure, haha.
[Captivate Android Development] keitht:
In Gmail app, the message background is black too. I didn't notice that in older version. I like it.
[Captivate Android Development] Milkshakes00:
Indeed, it's *much* easier on the eyes.

Trying the new SuckerPunch Version #30 kernel to see if it's stable.
[Captivate Android Development] reinbeau:
Did you do a full back-to-stock master clear flash?

ETA you guys are too quick for me :)
[Captivate Android Development] Milkshakes00:
As I said, yes, back to stock with Odin, Master Flashed with Odin, Cleared all the caches and went through the normal hoops of installing a new rom.
[Captivate Android Development] keitht:
The themed changes on this thing are top notch. I tried FireFly ROM and no offense to Adam, but there were too many themed issues with light background and white text making it impossible to read certain things. I tried to fix some of them but was too much work. Thanks Mikey and ChanceM for the attention to detail!

Now hopefully everything else works properly. So far so good.
[Captivate Android Development] Josh K.:
Lovin this Rom as always, Thanks Mikey!

I'm rocking the only theme I run, Cozmic76_v3.1

Works perfect with this Rom.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=882800&highlight=JPY
[Captivate Android Development] bdpyo:
I don't do master clear O:-)

I just wipe everything. Yaaaa I can now upload to youtube! Lol
[Captivate Android Development] WickedNite:
What do you mean just wipe everything?

BTW, is the 5.0 comes with the transparent notification bar menu?
[Captivate Android Development] Josh K.:
I love that I didn't have to replace one single apk

This Rom has the best

gmail

email

music player

Every other Rom I have to replace atleast 2 of these files....
[Captivate Android Development] Milkshakes00:
No, 5.0 doesn't have a transparent notification bar menu. It's solid.
[Captivate Android Development] Phoenix-Lead:
Point them out to me. I put a good amount of work into the ui to make it readable for all. If it is in an app I probably didn't change touch it.

Sent from my Phoenix Captivate
[Captivate Android Development] KaLiBLeeK:
I'm not a big fan of the transparent pulldown menu; Chance was working on it, so I'm sure he'll post an updated framework with the transparency if enough people want it. Just finished flashing 5.0; went off without a hitch.
[Captivate Android Development] Milkshakes00:
I couldn't agree with you more. I like, and prefer, the solid. :)
[Captivate Android Development] WickedNite:
Okay, thought ChanceM already modified that. I don't mind, I prefer solid.
[Captivate Android Development] keitht:
Hurray! Personally, I do not like transparency on the notification bar. It makes things hard to read. I think the current one is perfect.
[Captivate Android Development] keitht:
I'll PM them to you.
[Captivate Android Development] loueichjr:
+1 I have tried all of the other roms and they are all great in their own way and I credit all the great Devs in here, but it is that extra attention to detail that is apparent in this rom that keeps me coming back. So when can we expect 5.1 ;)
[Captivate Android Development] crossover37:
Phone calls keep ending, alarm stops alarming after a second, calls don't work

I updated to 5.0 from stock eclair, did master clear and everything seemed to be working fine but I noticed I don't receive calls, i just get the notification that i have a voicemail. Also, my alarm went off for a split second and stopped, instead of continuing to sound until i snoozed it or dismissed it. Also, when I am on calls, they just end by themselves. Any idea what I can do to fix this? I love the UI but these are pretty big problems. Thanks.
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
An excellent idea.

Sent from my Captivate.
[Captivate Android Development] keitht:
What? You don't want to discuss other ROM's in your thread? lol
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
I just made an alarm... went off fine.

Sent from my Captivate.
[Captivate Android Development] Josh K.:
Here's my phone with the transparent pull down on the Cosmic theme. You can read just fine?

One is the home screen, the other is the app drawer:
[Captivate Android Development] Milkshakes00:
The first screen looks fine, but that's because it's on a blank background... The second one with the app drawer up is hectic with text, imo.

Edit: I do love the little android in the bottom right, though.
[Captivate Android Development] crossover37:
Originally Posted by crossover37

I updated to 5.0 from stock eclair, did master clear and everything seemed to be working fine but I noticed I don't receive calls, i just get the notification that i have a voicemail. Also, my alarm went off for a split second and stopped, instead of continuing to sound until i snoozed it or dismissed it. Also, when I am on calls, they just end by themselves. Any idea what I can do to fix this? I love the UI but these are pretty big problems. Thanks.

I just made an alarm... went off fine.

Sent from my Captivate.

-- Do you know how to fix the other issues with my phone?
[Captivate Android Development] keitht:
It is not that easy when you have a different background. You see text merging with a different background color. Even in your screenshots, you can see background images merging with the text at the top. Not my style.Transparency works for certain things and certain conditions but I do not think it works for all people and all setups.
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
That's about as far away from what I was going for as possible.

But, if you enjoy that then by all means go for it. ;)

Sent from my Captivate.
[Captivate Android Development] loueichjr:
The first thing I would do try to resolve the phone issues is to flash a different modem.
[Captivate Android Development] keitht:
Change your background wallpaper to something with a lot of white and post a screenshot.
[Captivate Android Development] The_Zodiac:
i know this is probably blastphemy to ask here, but i really dig the r64 white theme. specifically this white one shown on this page (circle battery not gb)

http://www.phoenix-hq.com/images/themes/r64/r64.html

is there any way i can get a theme like this for this rom? ( if i knew how i would just make it but i dont...)
[Captivate Android Development] AReynante:
I love Serendipity, and I'm currently on 4.3, but why is it that you chose to remove voltage control in 5.0? Thats really the only thing stopping me from updating.
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
Because it won't work with speedmod kernel.

You won't miss it, but if you do you can put it back along with a compatible kernel.

Sent from my Captivate.
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
If all you're looking for is the white icons, take them out of framework-res.apk and re-color them. You can use 7-zip or WinRAR to do it.

There's about 150-200 images.

Sent from my Captivate.
[Captivate Android Development] The_Zodiac:
umn well thats the tough thing i really love the notication bar and the status bar ( like the blue loading bar when your using the browser/market)

is there any way i could get these things as well?

im willing to work for it i just really dont know how :D

edit: also re coloring 150-200 pics by hand doesnt sound fun lol
[Captivate Android Development] florelui001p:
The download link is down :( are there any mirrors?

Edit: nvm it works!
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
You're telling me. The battery is 101 images alone.

Sent from my Captivate.
[Captivate Android Development] TDQuiksilver:
I've been bouncing back and forth with other ROMs lately, but am new to Serendipity and have a quick question. Is this based on 2.2.1 or 2.3?

Keep up the great work. Looks great!
[Captivate Android Development] eyekyu:
5.0 sounds about perfect....

hoping for no more FC on calls, def cant wait to update.

thanks for all ur hard work
[Captivate Android Development] The_Zodiac:
well consider your not a rom developer and have all the time in the world maybe you could do that for me :D *just nominated myself for smart@ss of the year award*:cool:
[Captivate Android Development] crossover37:
Which would you recommend? Do you know the steps to do this? Thanks.
[Captivate Android Development] weirdboy09:
great but..

This is a great rom but the smileys button in the messaging app bothers me. I was wondering if there is a way to change it back into a return key instead of the smiley button
[Captivate Android Development] AReynante:
I didn't even think about that. Sorry lol. If I do decide to switch I guess I'll stay with GB's #10 kernel. I don't know when I'll do it though, Titanium Backup doesn't work for me :/

Thank you MikeyMike for your really quick reply, I really appreciate it.
[Captivate Android Development] upNsmokeAllDay:
Anyway you can throw up a screenshot of the themed market? I am using a nice blue themed one at the moment and was wondering what color this one you made was.
[Captivate Android Development] loueichjr:
JL2 and KP1 are popular choices. Personally JL3 still works best for me. It depends a lot on where you live. There is a great modem thread in here that has all of the modems uploaded. Just download one and reboot into CWM recovery, select it from your sdcard and flash it. Good luck.

Sent from 1995 using CompuServe
[Captivate Android Development] Milkshakes00:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=11003981&postcount=4595

As said above, it really depends on your location, I find KP1 works wonders in New York State.

Installing a modem is as easy as flashing any zip file.. Throw it on your SD card and use ROM Manager(See: CWM) to flash it.