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[Captivate Android Development] :
I just installed it on my phone a little while ago. I cant tell if it really works, or placebo effect... but it didnt hinder it at all.
[Captivate Android Development] caleb4992:
Wireless and netowrk>mobile networks>network mode>GSM only
[Captivate Android Development] Jack45:
Ditto. I want it to be more responsive, so therefore it is.

10 char.:)
[Captivate Android Development] :
Im with you on that respect. I just dont have $500-700 to flop down on a phone.

I also wouldnt mind getting a Nexus S, as its basically a Captivate that gets updated by Google.
[Captivate Android Development] xdahgary:
Update us in a day. I want to know if it's noticeable in real world usage.
[Captivate Android Development] Jack45:
If you flash the FuguTweaks, make sure the flash "takes." There are no errors, but the two files in system/bin could be the originals. If so, they need to be updated manually.
[Captivate Android Development] 1randomtask:
I wait with baited breathe!
[Captivate Android Development] the_ahmadzais:
WOW I bought captivate and flash this rom 2 days ago its Amazingly fast the games run so smooth. Does anyone can tell me if this rom is js5, js3 or jpy?
[Captivate Android Development] WickedNite:
I believe it's JPY. Correct me if I'm wrong.
[Captivate Android Development] xdahgary:
You are correct sir.

JS7 build in the works.
[Captivate Android Development] GSMinCT:
Ah ok. I don't really want to buy anymore software, so the default is fine for now. I guess it's more of a commentary on the AOSP design than on Serendipity per se.

Interesting. I just played with it, and its a lot weaker than on TW, but it does work. However, I got used to it without feedback haha.

There's no way to switch between Silent and Vibrate without going into settings as far as I can tell, while there is on the stock TW. I got a widget called Silent Toggle Widget and it solves the problem.

Yeah, it's amazing how fast it is, especially compared to TW. I actually used the TW launcher for about half a day when I factory reset my old phone and then got the new one, I forgot how bad it looks and performs.

Yeah, I just changed it in settings. It was actually kind of funny since I usually expect a default ringtone that harkens memories of the Cingular days when five people would reach for their phone in the supermarket because they all had the same ringtone. I never understood the whole add-on ringtone thing. A phone should sound like an old AT&T phone with a real ringer. Luckily so few people have those types of ringtones that mine is pretty distinctive. :D
[Captivate Android Development] H3llstorm:
Have you seen the 'Post Your Home Screens' thread? There's lots of custom dock/icon/launcher info in there.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=761413
[Captivate Android Development] halfsoul:
@GSMinCT I use ADW Launcher free version, no need for paid version. Although I have heard good things about ADW Launcher EX.
[Captivate Android Development] Minced:
Cool, thanks. I tried this a couple times but I think I was being impatient since it takes a while to switch over ha.
[Captivate Android Development] SkitchBeatz:
is it noticeable?
[Captivate Android Development] Phoenix-Lead:
I use the paid version and love it!
[Captivate Android Development] dwmoss:
Ok it took me an extra day, but I'm back.

And I'd like to say it's nice to be back.

dm
[Captivate Android Development] rvt1000:
Hey Mike......i'm totally with you on this and will throw down the cash to get the sgs2 when it comes out. I thought there was a radio band issue with european phones. Aren't they missing a frequency like 800 or something (totally made that number up). Point being, is there a cellular band frequency difference between our euro cousins?

Ditto...I have launcher pro paid version and love its customizability including the dock.
[Captivate Android Development] tysj:
Usually international phones should have enough to operate with GSM networks but lack the 850mhz band for AT&T compatible (or more reliable since there are some 3g networks operating in 1900mhz) 3g/HSPA. Samsung Galaxy S II has been spec'd to be a quadband umts device which has the correct bands for AT&T 3g networks (850 and 1900).

http://galaxys2.samsungmobile.com/html/specification.html
[Captivate Android Development] rvt1000:
ahhh...so i didn't make it up...i knew it was something in the 800 range. Good to know that sgs2 will be quad --> will snatch it up as soon as it releases!

So theoretically, triband phones may not have as good 3g coverage here in the US right? Ok, guess I'll keep waiting for the sgs... thanks for the info.
[Captivate Android Development] tysj:
Yeah. I remember when the international Galaxy S first came out there was someone who tested it with AT&T 3g in New York or something and it worked alright. But depending on that 1900 band alone is pretty risky as it is supposed to be phased out.
[Captivate Android Development] :
I just checked and nope, the CWM file did not replace those files, so I had to do them manually. Ill update if it makes a difference now.

Edit: It does seem to be a bit snappier now. About as much difference from going to no lagfix to enabling lagfix. Its noticeable.
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
And, after running some tests, the download speed on 850 is literally double 1900 in my home... 4Mbps vs 2Mbps. Upload was the same ~2Mbps.
[Captivate Android Development] meohman1:
Here's what I got today after a normal day with Serendipity 5.12 & Paragon6-1200-100hz #27 Kernel - O/C to 1200.

Unplugged this morning at ~ 5:30 AM

Settings -> About Phone -> Battery use reports:

17h 55m 25s since unplugged

Display 54%

Cell Standby 18%

Voice Calls 10%

Phone Idle 9%

WiFi 9%

I have 23% battery left.

Way better than what I had last week.

Deleted some apps day before yesterday - Vlingo was one that seemed to be using alot. Wi-Fi sleep policy is when screen off except for when charging (at night). Using SetCPU, with 200/1200 set for normal and 1200/1200 set for any charging situation.

This was slightly above normal use with quite a few calls, a couple messages, some email checks, Facebook checks, and stock market checks. Also, weather checks (I live in Southeast Lousiana about 15 miles from New Orleans, and we had horrendous weather today - tornadoes and heavy, heavy rainfall ~ 5" hour).

I am really pleased with this battery performance as compared to last week.

Be advised that I did do the battery calibration routine 5 days ago including wiping the battery stats.

I also recharge every night and use the car/home clock while recharging so that I can see the time when I wake up in the middle of the night. Once the car/home clock launches, I rotate the phone to get landscape, then lay it down on the night stand. In a few minutes, the car/home clock simply displays a nice, large, soft green time display that I can read without my glasses in the middle of the night. I don't use the alarm, as I have an alarm clock already set, but it is harder to read w/o glasses.

Mike
[Captivate Android Development] rockingx10:
can someone answer this?

howcome when i google ebay and some other big site there is only uk websites? and with youtube howcome there is no official music videos its all by random people not the artist?
[Captivate Android Development] H3llstorm:
As a little experiment, I tried out the following kernels to compare performance & battery use:

di11i's di11picKle kernel v5 build 2

I9000 Reoriented 2.3.4 BLN

Firebird 2 v1.0

Paragon 6 1200Mhz - 100hz

Speedmod k13c - 500hz

Glitterball's v4 Voodoo

and the new Suckerpunch Voodoo #6

Prior to flashing each kernel, I charged my phone to 100%. I then ran Neocore for 30 minutes to see how much the battery drained. It appears this wasn't long enough, since all of them drained the same 9% - except Firebird, which froze and required a battery pull.

I also ran the Antutu System Benchmark, with more surprising results.

The di11i's di11picKle, I9000 Reoriented and Speedmod k13c kernels all scored between 1785-1795. The Paragon 6 and Suckerpunch Voodoo #6 both scored 1896, and Glitterball's v4 Voodoo kernel scored 2319!

Paragon 6 1200Mhz - 100hz

SuckerPunch-Voodoo #6

Glitterball's v4 Voodoo

No O/C or U/V was applied to any of these kernels, and no wifi, widgets, notifications or apps were running in the background.

Edit: I didn't realize that GB's kernel was O/C to 1280 Mhz. Limited to 1000 Mhz, it scored 1891, just behind Paragon & Suckerpunch-Voodoo #6.

I posted the updated benchmarks here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=11995039&postcount=9170
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
If only it had Voodoo Sound...
[Captivate Android Development] zerkai:
I remember reading somewhere that voodoo lagfix drains more battery than speedmods. Not sure though.

Samsung Captivate, XDA App- Period.
[Captivate Android Development] xdahgary:
if glitterballs' kernel is so good, why are the new kernel's being based off speedmods?
[Captivate Android Development] ChikiBujia:
Galaxy S II

Here's a website where you can pre-order or buy the Galaxy S II I9100 when it comes out:

http://www.mobilecityonline.com/wireless/store/productdetail.asp?productid=27671

It is already unlocked and ready to be used with AT&T.

I am definitely gonna get this phone. In my opinion, it is one of the best ones coming out, especially because it is easy to Mod.

I considered the Atrix but the locked situation totally threw me off.

I love Samsung's SAMOLED screen, and I really want a dual core phone :D

I'd LOVE an HTC phone, if only they would come out with a dual core one :(
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
I'm not pre-ordering a thing. Samsung has lost that benefit of the doubt.
[Captivate Android Development] ChikiBujia:
True.

The main thing Samsung has in its favor, is the XDA Developers!!

If it wasn't for you guys, I would NEVER buy a samsung phone again.

I've said it before, I hate them, but thanks to the Devs, their phones are pretty amazing!!!
[Captivate Android Development] tysj:
Gonna wait a while this time before picking anything up (launch day adopter here) for the guinea pigs to test out and prices to dip a bit.
[Captivate Android Development] Lawliet L Ryuzaki:
I can confirm those tests and the post earlier :)

Day 3 of Paragon and things have settled, atm ive clocked 12.5 hours with 20% left, under full usage (xda and internet, on 3g and wifi, gaming, 3+ hours cummulative of music, 45 texts and of course, phone calls :p)

Hopefully tomorrow's results will be the same... (uni makes my usage systematic and consistent lol)

Sent from my Galactic Keitai Kappa
[Captivate Android Development] Jack45:
Couldn't have said it better.
[Captivate Android Development] Jack45:
My friggin display is the big elephant re: usage. High 80s to mid 90s. I have a solid black background, brightness is set low (about 1/4" on adjustment bar). I don't have power saving mode checked

Any other way to lower the display's % of use?

EDIT: Using Paragon at 1200, UV a flat 100. Average hourly battery drain: 5%
[Captivate Android Development] lauchon:
Coming back to Serendipity

I really love the Serendipity ROM, but because I have some problems (phone randomly reboots, some lag, "0" GPS functionality and the worst of all I needed to reboot in order to refresh the friends widgets on Launcher Pro) I gave a try with cognition 4.1. Well it has been a smooth transition. The problems above mentioned were gone (except gps), but came back an older issue, Cognition keeps forgeting wi-fi settings for my home and work wirelles network, so I'm coming back. But before that I would like to ask if there is a solution to:

1.- Refresh the Friend widgets of Launcher Pro, without the need to reboot the phone.

2.- Include the stock smart alarm, it is just a sweet tool.

Thank you!!!
[Captivate Android Development] H3llstorm:
According to the Voodoo Control app, it has Voodoo Kernel driver version 1, which seems limited to the headphone amplifier and analog keys hack (it's also Voodoo lagfix compatible).

BTW, how hard is it to apply a "Voodoo Kernel patch" to GB's kernel?

For the newer Voodoo Sound updates?

According to the Voltage Control app, it can be O/C to 1280 Mhz and allows U/V (neither of which I've tinkered with - yet).

No one's obligated to take my word for anything. Download the Antutu Benchmark app from the market (free) and test both kernels (or as many as you want) on your own phone. :D
[Captivate Android Development] tietherope:
The alarm/clock app is on the Serendipity website that is linked in the OP. You can download it as a simple zip to be used in CWM.
[Captivate Android Development] H3llstorm:
Have you tried the free Good Morning app?
[Captivate Android Development] lauchon:
Thanks

thank you, thats perfect. Any of you have had the same problem with launcher pro friends widget??

It happened to me only with serendipity roms.
[Captivate Android Development] lauchon:
Alarm

Yes I did it, but the stock smart alarm worked better for me.
[Captivate Android Development] tietherope:
I'll give it a shot right now and let you know.

Edit: It just loaded for the first time. I'll wait a few minutes and try to refresh.

Edit 2: I just refreshed it without any issue.
[Captivate Android Development] lauchon:
The problem does not shows right away, would you please try for a little longer, maybe a day or two??

thank you,
[Captivate Android Development] tietherope:
Sure, can do. I'll update you tomorrow morning or sooner if there is an issue.
[Captivate Android Development] rvt1000:
If you're not happy with it to preorder, what other phones are you considering?
[Captivate Android Development] rrieter:
LP Friends Widget

I've had it on my phone for months. I just refreshed it and all was fine. There have been times when it seemed to take a while or just sits there loading. I removed the widget then added it again and it would work .
[Captivate Android Development] Shoey Peachew:
thx for that awesome link I never would've known about it. Every little tweak helps and I love the feel and responsiveness!

at first I couldn't tell because adw launcher ex is pretty fast, but as soon as i opened up Settings and started navigating through the menus it's showed it's snappiness.
[Captivate Android Development] olo567:
In flashing different modems, I found I only get the weird "Time without signal: 50%" glitch with KP1. The JK4 modem usually results in 0% (unless I actually go somewhere where AT&T signal actually sucks). Perhaps it's different by phone or by region and available bands, but the stock kernel/modem config for this ROM is perfect.
[Captivate Android Development] reinbeau:
Not for me here in New England. I get the Time without signal:50% every single day. Of course the reception here is horrible on AT&T, only slightly better on Verizon.
[Captivate Android Development] olo567:
Hmm... It would seem odd that it's EXACTLY 50% every time. That makes me think it's a glitch and not really without signal half the time. I have still noticed some times where the data cuts out no matter which modem I flash. Maybe it's searching for bands that you don't have locally or something.
[Captivate Android Development] tietherope:
When it is exactly 50% it is a very well known glitch. The solution is to turn airplane mode on, leave it for 10+ seconds, then turn it back off. You will need to do so after every reboot.
[Captivate Android Development] olo567:
Right, but is it just a reporting glitch? It's obviously not without signal all that time, and the cell radio isn't using excessive battery.

Is the glitch limited to Serendipity? Is there a way to make it automatically reset the radio on boot in the next version it's not an issue at all?
[Captivate Android Development] reinbeau:
Yup, I knew that, and I toggle airplane mode every morning - but it may still happen sometime during the day despite that.
[Captivate Android Development] n4n4k1:
Alright so, someone linked the Fugu Tweaks mod in this thread 2 or so pages back. I read up a little bit on it, seems like it worked for some people using a similar setup to me, so I decided to test it. Unfortunately, this has pretty much screwed me, I am having horrible graphic lag and no launcher.

I flashed the CWM, rebooted without a problem, but noticed that my lock screen was very jumpy and unresponsive. After unlocking, I got a few seconds of static and then a black screen with just the notification bar showing. I can still drag down the notification bar, turn on and off things via that, it looks like I can access programs by clicking on the task, but I cannot get a launcher nor can I get the power menu.

Can someone please link me copies of these files running Serendipity 5.12?

/system/bin/app_process

/system/bin/system_server

I finally had my phone running flawlessly and now it's unusable... Sigh.
[Captivate Android Development] olo567:
You should just be able to pull them out of the original Serendipity .zip file. I don't have it with me at work.
[Captivate Android Development] n4n4k1:
Ahh, makes sense. I will try this now.
[Captivate Android Development] KonaZXIII:
NM 10 char
[Captivate Android Development] H3llstorm:
While I didn't apply any O/C or U/V to any of the kernels I tested, I couldn't reconcile why GB's scores in my previous post seemed so far off.

Opening the Voltage Control app, it seems GB was O/C-ed to 1280 Mhz without my realizing it.

Here's the scores with GB's kernel limited to 1000 Mhz...

... which puts it just 5 points behind Paragon & Suckerpunch-Voodoo #6.

Still competitive, but I'm switching back to SPV6 for the Voodoo updates.
[Captivate Android Development] jon.groves:
Battery Life

Ok I think I figured out a good configuration doing some things that I am sure most of you are taking for granted. I am using Serendipity 5.12. My Battery was using 12-15% per hour. This was after I removed all widgets, auto killed all tasks, turned off wifi, and set display to its dimmest. As you can imagine, this was very frustrating. I did lots of testing and reading forums, and here is what I came up with:

Serendipity 5.12

Paragon 1300

OC/UV settings:

noop

1300-100

1000-100

800-125

400-125

200-150

100-175

I also used RyanZ's OCLF not for the lagfix (as that seems to already implemented in this ROM) but to set wifi timeout to 30 seconds and to alter minfree to aggressive. Now I am running smooth. I got a quadrant score of 1732. I am burning about 4% per hour with absolutely no issues.

Let me know what you guys think. I am interested to know if there is anything else that may help or if I am overlooking something.

Thanks!
[Captivate Android Development] WickedNite:
Gb' kernel is awesome, we need someone who can update it. I love his color mod, makes the screen more crisp and the colors are great. Too bad he didn't post his sources.

Sent from my Muscles using my Brain Cells
[Captivate Android Development] Jack45:
I tried GB's kernel again this morning and, as has happened in the past, my effective display brightness goes from low to high periodically, although the slider itself stays static at lowest setting.
[Captivate Android Development] H3llstorm:
You may see improved battery life if you limit the kernel to 1000Mhz, rather than 1300. Of course, this means you'll lose your higher benchmark scores. :cool:
[Captivate Android Development] xdahgary:
That's some aggressive undervolting. You sure it's stable?
[Captivate Android Development] daveshih:
Looks like captivate froyo source just dropped. Mike, is it going to be useful to you?

David
[Captivate Android Development] WickedNite:
Mine's stable as it seems. My brightness doesn't have it's own mind to do that, I guess I'm lucky? But it doesn't have the latest voodoo patches. Guess not that too lucky.

Sent from my Muscles using my Brain Cells
[Captivate Android Development] smokestack76:
Only thing i see that might be of use is the kernel source. But all the 2.2.1 ROMs are alot better than our stock froyo :(
[Captivate Android Development] ninjuh:
I hope to God devs build something custom and stable from froyo source captivate before this phone is obsolete.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I897
[Captivate Android Development] jon.groves:
Yeah, I know. I thought I would just get a little crazy and try it out. I am having no problems at all. It is working great.
[Captivate Android Development] tietherope:
The biggest thing would be the noise canceling chip I believe.
[Captivate Android Development] H3llstorm:
Hey Mikey, what's your opinion on this, particularly the bit about hardware noise cancellation?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=11996361#post11996361

And what's the likelihood that I can test the Voodoo-stable-5.4.2-Froyo-2.2.1-GT-I9000-unsigned kernel without blowing up my phone?

Thanks :D
[Captivate Android Development] llobak:
Hi,

Can anyone kindly point me to the fix plz? i've search for a long time but i couldn't find it.. thanks..
[Captivate Android Development] xdahgary:
The hardware noise cancellation looks like a kernel thing and Mikey doesn't do kernels.

The supercurio kernel should work. If not, boot back to recovery and flash back old kernel. Let us know how it goes. lawl. :D
[Captivate Android Development] olo567:
I found this in about 3 minutes. Don't fret, I'm just good.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=11661755&postcount=78

Hope it works for Cappy for ya.
[Captivate Android Development] ChanceM:
Here is a link to the patch I posted in the i9000 forums. (Link)

ChanceM
[Captivate Android Development] MikeyMike01:
No, it isn't.
[Captivate Android Development] Shoey Peachew:
that too bad. I used root explorer to push the files into system/bin and rebooted. I'm glad I chose not flash it.
[Captivate Android Development] olo567:
I flashed it, no issues.

I cleared cache and davlik cache before rebooting though, wonder if that's important when replacing those files.
[Captivate Android Development] torrin66:
You mean like Serendipity? Since 5.x, my phone has been VERY stable.
[Captivate Android Development] the_ahmadzais:
2 questions : howcome when I google big sites like ebay its always uk websites?

And howcome on youtube I can't find real artists songs all by random people?

Thanks
[Captivate Android Development] rootmepls:
Battery life always seems to be a big subject so I thought I would take my phone all the way to zero once. My battery life hasn't been an issue just wanted to see if I can increase it even more.

I changed to the Paragon6 1200 no UV. Ser 5.12 . Had been using the Paragon6 1300 with some UV and even tried to switch back to the Speedmod k13c but when I did my screen wouldn't calibrate back from landscape. Auto rotate did just the opposite of what it should be. Not sure what it was so I just switched back to Paragon. No issues with the screen orientation on that.

Bump charged yesterday to full and then reset battery in recovery. Right now I'm at 25hrs 56min and I have 1% left. Its just about to shut off then I'm going to fully charge it again. Bump. Then go back to my usual schedule with charging.

Just a couple calls. WiFi and GPS running except last night when I went to bed. Light gaming, couple benchmarks. Twitter, Facebook, Email, etc. Seems pretty good. Looking forward to seeing what it does after a full charge from being depleted. I rarely do it this way and usually charge at night and unplug sometime during the night then its full for the morning.

Like usual the display and wifi seem to be my biggest customers for the battery. I had seen some posts about a lot of signal loss but I have 0% time without signal.
[Captivate Android Development] sjkoellner:
After you installed the pico and text to speech stuff, you have to go into settings and make sure that text to speech sees pico and then install voice data

Sent from me using this thing
[Captivate Android Development] shaolin95:
Did you just copy the apk to the system/apps folder? I did that and when trying to access Settings then Voice input it just FCs on me so I am probably more messed up than you. lol

Anyone can help us? :)