[Galaxy S I9000 Android Development] Dean-O:
If you would like your signal strength to appear as it was intended, first download the version appropriate to the version of Darky's ROM you are running from the links near the bottom of this post. Then, follow one of the procedures below. Note that if you are using one of R64's battery mods, there are separate download links. These zip files will install the battery mod along with the signal mod - you do not need to install the battery mod separately/first, though if you already have, that's fine too.

Your data will not be affected by applying this mod.

To apply the mod in ClockworkMod Recovery:

1) Copy the zip file to your internal SD storage.

2) Reboot into ClockworkMod Recovery (it is assumed you are familiar with how to do this - if not, see Darky's thread or website for instructions).

3) Use the volume up/down buttons on the side of the phone to navigate to 'install zip from sd card', then select it by pressing the back button.

4) Select 'choose zip from sdcard', then select the zip file you downloaded (tip: if you didn't place it inside a folder, first press volume up to take you past all the folders to the bottom of the list).

5) Select 'Yes - Install [name of zip file]' (this must be done after you have installed Darky's ROM, though it can be done immediately after, whilst still in CWM Recovery, or if you previously installed the ROM and have been using it for some time).

6) After the mod has been applied, navigate back using 'Go back' until you reach the menu with 'reboot system now' at the top, and select that option.

7) Your signal strength will now be reported as it was originally intended.

To apply this mod to Darky's ROM before installing the ROM itself:

1) Extract the contents of the zip file you have downloaded.

2) Open the zip file containing the version of Darky's ROM that you intend to install with WinRAR (or a program like it, though these instructions will be for WinRAR).

3) Click the 'Add' button or 'Add files to archive' from the 'Commands' menu.

4) Select the 'system' folder you extracted from the zip file you downloaded, without opening the folder, and press 'OK'.

5) Ensure that 'Add and replace files' and 'Normal' compression method are selected, then press OK. The appropriate file in Darky's ROM will be modified.

6) Now you can just apply Darky's ROM as you normally would, but your signal strength will now be reported as it was originally intended.

Downloads:

Please click the link next to the version of Darky's ROM that you are using.

Darky's ROM 8.1: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=PXVZS6U1

Darky's ROM 8.0: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=EFTEWSO6

Darky's ROM 7.8: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=CIG3X0VX

Darky's ROM 8.0 w/ R64's circular battery mod: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=K7P1JEZR

Darky's ROM 8.0 w/ R64's horizontal battery mod: http://www.megaupload.com/?d=I0MJ1NG7

I have created zip files for these versions of Darky's/R64's so far. If you would like me to create one for an older version of Darky's not listed above, please post your request in the thread and I will be happy to create a zip file for you. I will continue to add new zip files as newer versions of Darky's ROM are released, if they continue to have this design decision implemented.