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[Captivate Android Development] GTIVRon:
Will installing the full ROM and update.zip file fromt the original post have the latest kernal? How can I check?

Also, do I put the paragon-rc4.zip and the update.zip on the SD card? or do I have to extract the paragon zip and put that folder on there? Or all the folders individually?

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My phone is completely stock, still has the stickers on it actually.

I read the how to on flashing ROMs. On this threads how to install it doesn't mention use of CWM or needing root.

So, do I need to root first? And do I need to install CWM and install it that way? Or do I simply copy both .zip files to root, then boot into recovery and select the reinstall packages option?

Also, steps 7 and 8 are confusing since it just says choose zip for both, which zip do I choose in each step?

Help would be GREATLY appreciated. I have been reading up and looking at all sorts of ROMs and Kernels, and I think this is the one I want. To me it looks the best, and the kernel seems to be everything and more than what I'd need. Really want to try this.

(Just flashed my old phone back to stock, the phone I want to put this ROM on is my warrenty replacement, had the dying problem..)
[Captivate Android Development] noside12123:
Really? On normal 1GHZ I get a 1% Drop every 5 Minutes which means a 15 Percent drop every hour of use. How exactly dod you set the Voltage Control?
[Captivate Android Development] datnukkapenut187:
no update.zip, I don't feel like restoring everything again, sorry just really lazy today :D
[Captivate Android Development] GTIVRon:
Anybody? Lots of views...
[Captivate Android Development] Uncle Irish:
Do the one click root first and follow the instructions when the program runs.

Once you're tooted, you'll need to install Clockwork Mod for a new recovery menu.

Download the full ROM zip and place it on your SD card, NOT in any folders, just the root. Reboot the phone and select...

Install zip from SD card>

Choose zip from SD card>

Select the Paragon zip you downloaded and install it.

From that point on, read and follow the instructions for flashing the ROM in the first post on the first page. I say that because once the ROM installs, there is a second option menu that pops after it completes. Make sure you choose the "yes, backup and restore" option. Once your phone boots the first time, let it sit for about 10 minutes, just to settle down. After that, enjoy the awesomeness.

You'll be able to see the kernel version and all other info you need from the About hone menu in the settings.
[Captivate Android Development] sabesh:
Here's what works for almost all ROMs:

- Flash to Stock and then do a Master Clear: Link

- Root: Link

- Download CWM Recovery and rename it to "Update.zip": Link (If ROM's OP doesn't provide an "Update.zip" file).

- Place ROM and Update.zip into SDCARD and boot into recovery.

- Install ROM, comment that it's the fastest, best ROM and then flash another ROM and say it again .. and again .. and again .. :)

Note: Make sure that you have galaxy drivers installed before attempting any of this. Also, make sure to enable USB Debugging after each step.:cool:
[Captivate Android Development] Uncle Irish:
nice follow up sabesh :)

I didn't feel like digging for inks...lay-zeeeeeee
[Captivate Android Development] sabesh:
I think I was typing as you were posting, lol. Then I realized that you answered too, but left my post there as he might find the links useful. Cheers.
[Captivate Android Development] GTIVRon:
So what is the update.zip file that's posted on the first page? is that the CWM?

And I take it the ROM includes the kernel?
[Captivate Android Development] sabesh:
Yes & Yes.
[Captivate Android Development] GTIVRon:
OK I rooted. I replaced the update.zip with the one in this post, and put the rom's .zip on my SD card root. I booted into recovery, and it was the same as before, do I do the reinstall packages again?

If I am guessing right, this will keep me rooted, but install CWM? Then I do the reboot to recovery again to install the app and will have different options in the recovery then?
[Captivate Android Development] gocats7:
What I do is copy the ROM and the update.zip onto my phones internal memory if I am at stock. Then I boot into recovery, choose reinstall packages. It reboots. I choose reinstall packages again and it goes into the new recovery screen. Then i choise install ROM from zip, choose the option to pick the zip and the rest is obvious.

Also, I never root.

Should get you up and running!
[Captivate Android Development] gocats7:
Considering going back to RC2 or RC3, battery life was so superior for me its insane. However, I do think the new kernel and OC options are cool and it is a beast.

I have done all the usuals so either this flash was bad or this guy just uses more battery. I would like to see what others think, battery life isnt the most important to everyone some want blazing speed so Im not complaining!

Either way, plan to stick with Paragon!
[Captivate Android Development] GTIVRon:
Thanks for that help..

I think I ran into a problem.. I went to install the ROM, selected it, went to Yes install, now I have a picture in the background that looks like a box with a yellow arrow coming out and pointing at a green android dude. The text over it says:

ClockworkMod Recovery v2.5.1.2

--Installing: SDCARD: paragon-rc4-final.zip

Finding update package...

It has been on this for quite some time now....

What can I do?? I'll be needing my phone in about an hour or so, so this is kind of an emergency...

(I put a space between SDCARD: and paragon because on here it shows a smiley face)
[Captivate Android Development] mcord11758:
If it does more move pull battery
[Captivate Android Development] RaneMan:
BTW....Almost 24hrs now with very modrate use and still at 35% battery life left!!!! Thank you again eSPyel!!!!
[Captivate Android Development] Uncle Irish:
I beat the hell outta my phone daily and am VERY happy to get home with some life left in the battery.
[Captivate Android Development] Uncle Irish:
Pull the battery and try to get back to regular recovery and install packages again. That should bring you to the Cllockwork recovery. From there, select the Paragon and go for it. Remember whats in the first post though. There is an added step to boot and restore that you need to do to complete the process. First times always a *****, but once you get done, you'll dig it.
[Captivate Android Development] gocats7:
On RC4? Impressive, what do you consider moderate use? When you go into battery use whats your stats? Are you UV or OC any? Im interested because this is the worst battery life I have had on Paragon, but it is still normal for most of the ROM's I have ran in a while. Not like RC1-RC3 for me, they were beasts.
[Captivate Android Development] RaneMan:
Few phone calls, 10 or so sms, lot of angry birds, quite a few youtube videos, one episode on hulu, lots of tapatalk and xda, 10 our so emails, browser and some downloads and flashing.....I am uv -50mv and applied the battery tweaks from cmw....everything works like a charm

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[Captivate Android Development] GTIVRon:
Finally installed, and played with it for a while. Runs awesome!

Don't know about battery life yet. in the few hours ive been playing with it I dropped from 93% to 86%. Running Keep Alive app on my other phone i would drop that much if not more with the phone just sitting in my pocket or on my desk.

Just one question, how do I get rid of the homescreens I won't be using? I only want 3 home screens...

(Also wishing I kept up with what I had on my homescreens, and the apps I had, ha ha, guess I'll find out as I need them.

Thanks to all who helped me out with this!!
[Captivate Android Development] zee750s:
Works great but after my titanium back up my gps reset itself. can I get the settings to into put in lbctestmode to fix back. Your settings worked awesome.

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[Captivate Android Development] rastanthology:
Hello,

After I flashed the update to RC4 I lost logcat. It says:

"Unable to open log device '/dev/log/main' no such file or directory"

any ideas on how to solve it? I've tried to do touch /dev/log/main but its the first time i did touch on the device and I'm not really sure it supports it. Either way it didn't worked.

anyone else have experienced this after updating from rc3? should I just go back to stock and flash full rc4? can anyone confirm me that full-flashed rc4 log is working?

thanks
[Captivate Android Development] CapnPez:
There's no way on launcher2 (stock) to get rid of screens (that I know of). If you use adw, launcher pro, zeam, go launcher, etc. you can change it by hitting menu on a home screen > edit. Most launchers have the option in similar ways.
[Captivate Android Development] noside12123:
Ok, So ive had this for a day now (Upgraded From RC4 Yesterday) And no gps fix or anything/ cant see satellites in Gps Test. I was dumb and never tested gps out on RC3 so i haveno idea if it even worked in RC3. Any ideas???
[Captivate Android Development] mcord11758:
Go into lbs test mode, switch to ms base instead of standalone unset application settings. Delete gps data

Screen shot is from in doors, not near a window
[Captivate Android Development] sabesh:
Can you please post all your UV settings including the Max limit? Thanks.
[Captivate Android Development] noside12123:
Sorry, But How do I access Lbstest mode???
[Captivate Android Development] mcord11758:
Sgs tools app, secret codes, gps test
[Captivate Android Development] sabesh:
SGS Test / Secret Codes
[Captivate Android Development] noside12123:
I have went into Application Settings in Lbstestmode, and Changed Operation Mode to MS Based and deleted gps Data but still no go D:
[Captivate Android Development] mcord11758:
Did you test gps in lbs test mode? Do your have data network enabled?

Try going to location under your main setting and disable cellular location, then lbs test,.delete gps, test again
[Captivate Android Development] aaronv89:
Out of curiosity, is anyone using themes for this rom? Id say themes are the only thing missing from making this the best rom for captivate
[Captivate Android Development] apbamaman:
You could download Any Cut from the Market and it'll add a shortcut for you that way.
[Captivate Android Development] apbamaman:
I'm using Generation X. Basically any JPY based theme should work with this rom.

Generation X
[Captivate Android Development] mcord11758:
Jpy base any compatible base will work.... I think
[Captivate Android Development] noside12123:
Ok I disabled Cellular Location, and Delete Gps.. And yes im on a data connection.Do you think i messed it up because I downloaded the GpsRestore App from Samsung in the market and tried that but still doesnt work. Maybe that messed it up?? I dont use gps that much but I would like it to work but its ok if i can't . THanks!

EDIT: OH MY GOD.... I had my Droid Wall App on so it was blocking the GPS From getting data. Will test again. ....
[Captivate Android Development] mcord11758:
That would do it. You reverted back to stock settings.. Eeeeek.

Go to lbs test mode again

Supl settings, change server to Supl.google.com, change port to 7276. delete gps data again. run test
[Captivate Android Development] eSPyeL:
This. Make sure use ssl is off and use MS Based.
[Captivate Android Development] noside12123:
THANKYOU SO MUCH!!!!!!!! WORKS PERFECT!!! (Sorry for Caps) 8 Sat Lock indoors !!!! Thank you again!!! I Love this Rom !!!! Its perfect now ! LOl! THanks!:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D
[Captivate Android Development] mcord11758:
This is a very nice rom
[Captivate Android Development] donharden2002:
I think for the next update it would be cool if you could replace the s in the first boot screen with a big p. Keep the same colors that you have in it now.

Just a thought.
[Captivate Android Development] Chuckd610:
Are there any keyboard themes compatible with Paragon?
[Captivate Android Development] gocats7:
Would someone post or post a link to rc2 for me? Love the speed of rc4 but rc2 was the battery king.

Wonder how it would go flashing rc2 over rc4!
[Captivate Android Development] eSPyeL:
I'm going to post a cwm flashable zip with the kernel from rc2/rc3. Actually, I'll post 3 different kernels. rc2/3, rc4 and what I'm testing for rc5. I'm really liking the new kernel I'm working on. RC5 will hopefully be released this weekend.
[Captivate Android Development] Big Jon Bird:
anyone else having problems with the phone dropping the network???? I get full signal but no data network?
[Captivate Android Development] DrDubzz:
ok, I have to confess, I'm going to flash a new ROM tonight. But don't worry, I'll be back in time for RC5 :D

I gotta scratch that itch though
[Captivate Android Development] devillblood:
BACKUP First!

Flash back to stock via Odin. (is this necessary?)

Since i am on the stock 2.2, this is why i am wondering. sorry if the question is too simple or stupid lol since this will the first time i will be doing the custom rom on my Captivate. i want to make sure i got my things covered

Thanks
[Captivate Android Development] shaolin95:
You better Mr cause we know where you live! :D
[Captivate Android Development] gocats7:
That's even better. Thanks man.
[Captivate Android Development] DrDubzz:
nuh uh... :eek:
[Captivate Android Development] mnemonicj:
Yes, had this happen earlier today. I also had the system hang twice today and the phone was unusable for 5 minutes each time. Both times it happened after I turned on Wifi. The notification screen was pulled down and the would not respond. The phone was operating because I could see the live wallpaper moving in the background. In RC3, I only had the system hang issue if I rebooted the phone.
[Captivate Android Development] eSPyeL:
What are your OC/UV settings? Your system should never hang like that unless you are using unstable settings.
[Captivate Android Development] azhar230:
Theme

any way to integrate this theme in future?

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=912656
[Captivate Android Development] mnemonicj:
Using stock settings, haven't changed them.
[Captivate Android Development] Doug8796:
So what did u guys get on smart bench?
[Captivate Android Development] vtrao:
Yes its required
[Captivate Android Development] vtrao:
Yes I faced some issues.

If you doing this for the first time better go back 2.1 and start from there you will face issues with installing update.zip if you cant then workaround is there. The experts can help out
[Captivate Android Development] sabesh:
Would I be correct in saying that the Stock settings (limited to 1k & all zeros) will give the best battery life? Thanks.
[Captivate Android Development] Uncle Irish:
again I must say.....

Kick ass!

Sent from mars
[Captivate Android Development] garringm:
I run oc/uv with the recommended settings in the of guide then i went back to default values in the voltage control app and this rom is just built int through my battery I unplugged it at 8am full charge its now 930 and im down to 85% surely this isn't normal for very minimal phone use just this and a reboot before hand is all I've used my phone for so far. Anyone got any suggestions
[Captivate Android Development] devillblood:
so if i go back to 2.1, i will not face issues? and if you don't mind me asking, what kind of issues did you face??
[Captivate Android Development] bsc7080xsc:
Unable to restore from TITBU or install from market

Was on Cognition 3.04 and it was very stable, but I was in the mood for trying something new

- Backup made of user apps using TITBU to external_sd

- Power off, remove sim and external sdcard

- Start ODIN

- Download mode and flash to stock (I897UCJF6-final-OCD-REV0)

- Master clear

- Copy update.zip and paragon-rc4-final.zip to /sdcard via adb

- reboot to recovery and apply update.zip

- applied paragon build

- Said YES to the configuration questions that come up

- Phone boots to the home screen. Things look great

- Reboot phone for good measure

- Once back to home screen, shutdown phone

- inserted sim and sdcard

- booted phone up

- registered by google account

now the problems start

- can access market, but can't download. Buttons click but at the last click where it should start installing.. nothing. Its not even locked up. Just doesn't do anything. Its like a dead button.

- can access titbu but can't restore anything.

- Tried installing a standalone apk file and it also doesn't work

So... flash back to stock. Restored all the TITBU apps to the stock setup. Things work great still. Performed a back up when under stock to update my existing backups in case something is up with them. Repeat the process all over flashing back to paragon. Same problem. Can't install market, standalone, or restore from TITBU.

Any ideas people ? I like the paragon build, but not if I can't install anything going forward. Might have to go back to Cognition. Did I miss a step ? I haven't adjusted any OC settings. Also can't seem to go into airplane mode. Thought maybe I could go that route and run with wifi only. No dice. Also have tried scanning for network providers and picking a different AT&T than what was delivered. Still nothing.
[Captivate Android Development] onesikpuppy:
- can access market, but can't download. Buttons click but at the last click where it should start installing.. nothing. Its not even locked up. Just doesn't do anything. Its like a dead button.

Try menu>settings>manage applications> applications>all>market>clear data
[Captivate Android Development] Big Jon Bird:
I am using stock settings as well. I do not know how to adjust all those other settings you mention, so I just leave them alone.

I usually have to reboot my phone to get it to work. It will happen when I turn on wifi too, but not all the time. Yesterday it just quit working. Are there any suggestions on any settings I can try. what is a good voltage setting. I don't understand the OC or voltage control.
[Captivate Android Development] scuba_d:
Got a question. Do I still have multi tasking available while on this rom? I just tried to make a call and do something else and it just went to the home screen. Let me know. Great rom and I'm on the rc4 update

Sent from my using XDA App
[Captivate Android Development] apbamaman:
I flashed a red swype keyboard running Paragon with a Generation X theme.

:D
[Captivate Android Development] shaolin95:
I just flashed this one Blue Steel

So far I like it!
[Captivate Android Development] mark_20:
AT&T replaced my Captivate, again, and I installed Paragon on it. I cannot get Google Navigation to work, it displays "Checking Navigation Availability" and never gets past it. GPS Test shows the GPS is working. Any thoughts?

Navigation worked fine on my last two Captivates, just not on this one.
[Captivate Android Development] lrs421:
Close the navigation app. Open maps and let it find your location. Close maps and restart your phone. Navigation will now work.
[Captivate Android Development] mark_20:
Well that was a simple fix. Thanks
[Captivate Android Development] lrs421:
No problemo!
[Captivate Android Development] RaneMan:
There is a great guide for oc/uv in the op that was made up by shaolin

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[Captivate Android Development] juheimbu:
Battery life

I've gotten excellent battery life. See the attached image. If I hadn't needed to charge the phone for use today, I would've let it go longer.
[Captivate Android Development] rastanthology:
I guess I'm the only one with this issue... i will try flashing from stock
[Captivate Android Development] vtrao:
The update zip failed to load because of signature verification. From 2.2 if the zip file doesn't have the right signature it fails i assume
[Captivate Android Development] bsc7080xsc:
Thanks. I will give that a try. Another problem that I am having which seems to occur with any of the i9000 based ROMs is that my network connection runs for a bit, then No signal. If I reboot it comes back for awhile, then goes away again. This only happens when I use the i9000 based ROMS and not the true Captivate based ROMS like Cognition. Any magical answers for that one ?
[Captivate Android Development] eSPyeL:
This is normal. All kernel logging is disabled by default. You need to go to recovery to enable it. It's done to save battery.
[Captivate Android Development] eSPyeL:
I have seen this happen a couple of times. Seems to be a JPY thing. RC5 was rebuilt on JS3. Haven't had it happen at all since moving to JS3.
[Captivate Android Development] garringm:
For whatever reason I couldnt get this rom to slow down on my battery however I would like to give a thanks for the decent kernel. i was able to extract it and place it into dg's Perception Rom. However I will add I'm not a big fan of the green more of a blue gray guy. Your Rom was fast and responsive but just not for me.
[Captivate Android Development] mcord11758:
ETA of release RC5?
[Captivate Android Development] eSPyeL:
Probably tonight. I think I'm going back to the kernel from rc2/3 and adding voodoosound 3. For some reason this new kernel seems to be inconsistent with different phones. Some people are getting fantastic battery life (like me) and others are complaining of poor battery life. I think everyone had fantastic battery life on the old kernel.
[Captivate Android Development] kkrathi:
"android" input method

I guess I am the only one with this issue. Any love here?
[Captivate Android Development] rastanthology:
Thanks!!! I've being debugging with the emulator for the past 2 days. I didn't even thought it was an option of speedmod kernel that could be enabled/disabled from recovery. Now I'm back in business :D
[Captivate Android Development] RaneMan:
Cool, can't wait! I want to get rid if this genx theme and go back to the paragon theme...I will just wait for the release

Edit: I changed back anyways

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[Captivate Android Development] eSPyeL:
RC5

Just want to mention that since RC5 is built on JS3 instead of JPY I won't be offering a simple update version. It will only be the full install. Then from this point forward I will offer update versions.
[Captivate Android Development] bsc7080xsc:
Is RC5 available for download yet ?
[Captivate Android Development] RaneMan:
Read!

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[Captivate Android Development] eSPyeL:
No. Hopefully tonight.
[Captivate Android Development] apbamaman:
So in other words....full wipe from Odin?
[Captivate Android Development] toddre:
I changed the wallpaper on my homescreen and now the original Paragon wallpaper is nowhere to be found. Where can out be found.

Thxs
[Captivate Android Development] rocketcuse:
liking RC4

Just flashed from Serendipity 4.3 to RC4. I am finding RC4 much much better than RC3. I tried RC3 beccause I liked the green, but RC3 seemed a little laggy and goofy. Serendipity 4.3 was causing issue with lockups and FC's I decide to give RC4 a shot.

This morning, after getting back to 100% charge, while on charger i booted into recovery, cleared Dalvik cache and wiped battery stats. rebooted, let teh phone get back to 100% and rebooted to recovery and cleared battery stats again. I also enabled all of the SpeedMod options.

Pulled off of charger at 8:05 EST,now 3:15 EST at 90%. I played about 10-15 of Zinga Poker, sent/received about 4-6 text's and tested the GPS in car without charge cord approx 20 minute round trip. Plus, about 5 minutes web browsing.

Question: is there a way to back up the wallpaper? Oddly, one of the things that drew me to the ROM was the wallpaper, but I like to switch out my wallpaper every now and then and I don't want to lose this one.
[Captivate Android Development] RaneMan:
It's in the build...I think I saw it in the framework folder...you are going to have to locate it in framework extract it and move it to your phone to use it again

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