yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Threezees:
Flashing Serendipity.zip

Hi guys, quick question, not completely related to Serendipity but the closest thing I could find... I've seen everywhere to always make sure you're at 100% battery when flashing in CWM... does this apply to ROMS/kernels only? The reason I'm asking, I want to flash one of the Serendipity.zip files (with some added apps from the Serendipity website). Now, I've never been able to locate anything differentiating what TYPES of zip files I would need to have a full charge before flashing, but I am assuming that it doesn't apply for little add-ons like this. Not a big issue, but I don't want to have to re-calibrate if I don't have to, and I don't want to have to wait to charge if I don't have to either. I really appreciate your help. Thanks again.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] reinbeau:
I've only worried about a full charge with full wipe ROM installs. The other zips have never given me issues, go for it :)
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Threezees:
Great, I really appreciate it. I thought so, but a more senior opinion never hurts. Thanks!!!
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GGGETTER:
like to ask why is this happening,i make a call phone,screen go black no key pad anything.i have to wait about 5 minute before the power button set in again to go back.also market freeze after i install from there,any help is appreciated.Thanks

Firmware 2.3.3

Baseband I9000XXJVP

Kernel 2.26.35.7

Serendipity VII 4.1

Build 3
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] luizaofbc:
Installing Serendipity VII - Help

hi guys...im new on flashing but I already read a lot about. My captivate is running stock Froyo I897UCKB1 updated normally by Kies, rooted using SuperOneClick 1.6.5 and it has the 3 button problem.

Now im planning to install the S7 but first i need an expert confirmation for my guide:

- use designgears fix to make 3 button combo working.

- use ROM Manager to install CWM and then make a nandroid backup (until here are only precautions steps).

- then follow all steps on S7 site.

Is that ok?

Other questions:

- the post "READ before flashing!!" say to use ROM Manager to install CWM but S7 guide says to dont use it...what should I do?

- the first step on S7 guide says to download one package...is it ok for Froyo Captivate?

Many thanks in advance.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GGGETTER:
hi guys i'm trying to install a boot animation this how i'm going by doing it.i'm using root explore making short i can't find a bootanimation.zip in the media folder in system to replace one.A question can Serendipity 7 have a boot animation...thanks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mzvkurZjXU&feature=player_embedded
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bryman27:
It can. It's sanim.zip instead of bootanimation.zip though, just rename the bootanimation.zip you have to sanim.zip and follow the same procedure.

PS: stupid thanks button is too close to the quote button.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] GGGETTER:
bryman27 thanks i did what you said but it had one with .zip another one with 2 .zip on it like this .zip.zip i replace the one with sanim.zip but it didn't change anything.....something i missed.

bryman27 thanks i got it to work now.........
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tullisc:
I have a Samsung Captivate. I have flashed the talon kernal 0.6.0.1.

Do I chose to i897 or the i9000 version of the Talon kernal?

I understand that Serendipity is an i9000 rom, however on the Talon board it says use i897 for the captivate.

Thanks
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gcamp0730:
Use the i897 version. If you use the i9000 version rotate will be off and the soft keys won't work as you expect them to.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tullisc:
Thank you very much.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] The_Wolf91:
Hi guys, could you please re-upload the Serendipity's package posted with Multiupload 'cause it's "gone"?
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] reinbeau:
PM Mikeymike01.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] The_Wolf91:
I did it! :) But, tell me... Can I install Serendipity with CWM based on 2.3.5 Gingerbread??
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] reinbeau:
If you have GB bootloaders then yes, you can.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] The_Wolf91:
Finally I flashed it.... but why some apps crash (like android market) or sometimes when I open the gallery the screen become black?? :confused:
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] the newguy:
Hi guys,

Please forgive my noobness.

I just flashed Serendipity VII build 3 on my I897, and so far I like it. I'm interested in experimenting with OC/UV - more so for battery life than performance sake, but I'll take a little extra responsiveness if I can:). Can I do that with the included kernel? Is there any kind of quick reference guide as to which kernels work well with Serendipity, what the pros and cons of each are? I've browsed through this thread and the one in the development forum, but that's almost 700 pages between both of them. I confess, I haven't read every page :o

Also, on the same token, what does everyone like about Serendipity VII versus say CM7, or other ROMs?

I tried searching, but there's so much information out there, it seems that you have to know exactly what you're looking for before you can find it.

Edit: ...and why is this thread tagged with whale penis?
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gcamp0730:
Talon works very well with this rom.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] The_Wolf91:
Hi, here is the package re-uploaded: _http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?qd4u6p4b3n81zvf without kernel that you can download in TalonDev thread.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rydis:
how do I determine which serendipity version I have? About phone tells me Serendipity #3.0..however this phone is only 3-4 months old and I downloaded the most recent version then. Trying to determine if I need to update it..but can't really tell. I don't believe I could of had that much of an outdated version, as I downloaded right from serendipity website..
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gcamp0730:
Does it say Serendipity VII Build 3? If so, that's the latest.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] walkah21:
ClockworkMod?

Hey guys, so I just noticed this yesterday, but my battery is draining within just a few hours. I tried flashing a different modem, but they all seem to say CWM3, but the only CWM I have is 2.5.1.2. Can I update my CWM at all? Like I said, I've trie flashing other modems, but each time I go into my settings and then to "About phone" it still says I'm on the same modem. I've even Odin back to stock and reinstalled S7, but and tried re-flashing new modems, but they still don't change. I got the modems from the modem thread link. I try to clear the cache in CWM, but it says it can't open the /cache/recovery/log. Any suggestions to my battery and modem problems? Thanks

PS: I found this Kernel: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1403723 - should I flash it?
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gcamp0730:
Personally, I like the latest TalonDEV kernel. That kernel plus pikachu's Thunderbolt tweak scripts make Serendipity very smooth. Sorry, couldn't find the Thunderbolt link; but I do have the scripts if you can't locate them on the forum.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] reinbeau:
Yup, that's a great combo.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] walkah21:
Do I have to use the Thunderbolt tweak scripts? I've never knowingly used scripts separately so I don't really know how to use/install them. Also, how can I get CWM3 on my phone? I'm using 2.5.x.x.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gcamp0730:
No, you don't *have* to use the scripts, but they certainly make the ROM run smooth.

You can get CWM3 by installing the TalonDEV kernel. CWM is baked into the kernel, so that's how you "upgrade" the CWM on your phone: install a different kernel.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nomoiphone:
I looked through a number of pages for my answer but didn't see it. :o

I'm selling my SGS Captivate and would like to resort back to pure stock for the buyer. Could someone guide me or provide the link that will walk me through this?

Thanx!

I'm on Serendipity VII Build 2

Kernel - 2.6.35.7-I9000XXJVP-CL264642

Serendipity_VII #4.1

Baseband - I9000TUBJV6

Firmware - 2.3.3

SGH-I897 AT&T

PS - I loved this rom and thank Mike & Chance for their hard work and dedication. I'm moving on to the Note and it's a big MoFo.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gcamp0730:
You could try this one-click to get back to kh3: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1338218
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nomoiphone:
Thanks I'll look at it.

50 min on a 42.01 mbps download speed. :eek:
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] walkah21:
Thunderbolt Tweak

So I'm going to take the leap and run the thunderbolt tweak. However, there are so many downloads at the end of Pikachu's first post, I don't know which one to do. And then at the end of his second post he has a bunch of add-ons. I don't consider myself well-versed in code or anything, but I try to figure things out by reading what others have said, but when it comes to code, my eyes glaze over. If someone could hold my hand through this, I'd appreciate it.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] coolyo:
I have the same issue with the modem. If I try to flash any modem, it installs successfully. After installation the modem does not change it stays as JV6. Please advise.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] walkah21:
Battery won't hit 100%

So I'm pretty sure this is the rom doing this, but I charge my phone each night and when I wake up in the morning, it's only up to 97% or 98%. It never gets up to 100%. Is there any way to make it get to 100% and hold it there? My old 2.2 rom would do that just fine. Also, I've been trying to flash a different modem, but when I flash it in CWM it says that it flashes, but when I check it still says UGKG3. Ideas? Thanks

Serendipity VII build 3

TalonDEV Kernel

UGKG3 modem
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] reinbeau:
Other than using JK4 modem we have the same configuration - and I see 100% all the time.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sinfulpotato:
My Gallery application doesn't want to open 3/4ths of the time. It hangs at a black screen and the force closes, this sometimes effects the camera.

I have gone to other roms and back and always have this problem with serendipity.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] walkah21:
I've had that same problem w/ the gallery. The camera doesn't fc, only the gallery. I was hoping the Thunderbolt! Tweaks would fix it, but not much.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gcamp0730:
I never experienced that with the gallery. I generally use TiBu to uninstall gallery and use QuickPic instead. It's much kinder on resources and a very nice app.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sinfulpotato:
Interesting, I might have to try this. What is TiBu?
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] reinbeau:
I agree, I never use the Gallery - I should take your advice and uninstall it. QuickPic is great.

Titanium Backup.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drthedoctor:
trouble flashing modems

I'm running S7 build 3 with kernel 4.1. I'm trying to flash a new modem with clockworkmod, but when I check the baseband version, I'm still on JV6. When I boot into recovery it says I'm on CWM 3 and I'm using CWM 3 zip files (I got them from the soggycashew site linked in the modem thread). I don't think it's a CWM problem because flashing the S7 rom worked just fine. Should I flash the modem with Odin or Heimdall? Or is there something wrong with my phone? Or am I having a silly noob problem?
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] walkah21:
I understand ya

I was having the same trouble and I found this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=876391

and those ones flash just perfectly fine for me. If this helps you don't forget to hit my thanks button!
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bwoo:
gtalk on serendipity 6.4??

hi, im running serendipity 6.4 and i was wondering if anyone has figured out how to install gtalk

thanks!
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ChanceM:
Bwoo,

With the files I provided in the other thread you must place them is /system/app. This can be done with adb or with a root capable file explore.

Thanks,

ChanceM
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Yomaster91:
Hey, everyone, not sure if this question has been answered, but is there any setting to change that would make the screen light up for a few seconds whenever an SMS is received? I'm running Serendipity VII with Talon 0.5.1-RC1. I tried disabling BLN, but no-go...

Thanks in advance...

EDIT: Also, is SNS disabled for this ROM? Every time I try to sync the stock Facebook SNS account, it tells me "Login Failed. Try Later." Any fix for this?
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wrayc1970:
Where is kitchen?

wanted to add back some apps/widgets thru the add-ons kitchen

doesn't seem to be there any longer

did I miss the boat?

thanks.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MikeyMike01:
It was taken down (it wasn't free to host).

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wrayc1970:
thanks for the reply

nice rom and great work
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xbarahime:
Mirror link?

I was looking forward to trying serendipity on my Captivate, but to my dismay I found the download links to be broken. Can someone point me to a mirror link of Serendipity 6.4?
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] superballz00:
I'm having trouble unlocking my captivate with Serendipity 6.4. Do I need to flash back to stock in order to unlock my phone? Just verified the unlock code with AT&T again and still can't unlock the phone. I'm using a Tmobile SIM to get to the unlock prompt. Is there a different way to unlock the phone with Serendipity 6.4?
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 4-2ndtwin:
Go back to Stock, then unlock. :thumbup:
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] abhi29:
Hi my name is Abhishek, am from India. My brother bought samsung captivate I897 AT&T mobile from USA. He rooted it with serendipity 6.4 firmware 2.21 baseband I9000UGJK kernel 2.6.32.9. He's back to usa now and he left this one with me.

I want to flash it with ics or Jb rom from froyo, i have Optimus one rooted and using ics.

But am not having any idea which rom to flash and it has clockwork v2.5.1.0 , can some one help me upgrading to some stable rom ics or jb ?? please
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] reinbeau:
Find the ROM your interested in and study the thread, instructions will be posted in there, and people can help you better there than here, this thread is rather dead now.

Sent from a state of Serendipity
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rheanjd:
Serendipity 7 help.

Hi I am hoping someone can help me out here... i have Serendipity 7 build 3 running Firmware 2.3.3 baseband i9000tbjv6

Kernel 2.6.35.7-i9000xwjvh-cl184813

My phone seems to be working however the cell shuts off after 20 minutes if i am using data it dies out faster.. After re-starting it shows my battery being dead but when i charge it for 10 minutes or so it again shows my battery being full. Now i have tried re-installing the rom and it didnt seem to fix the issue.. Do you guys thinks i should revert back to stock?

Second issue is swype.. When i use it it states that the version is expired... i really like the rom but just hope this issue can be fixed... As long as my phone is connected to power outlet it seems to be fine...

Any help is appreciated...
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] reinbeau:
The Swype thing I can help you with. Yu have to delete all references to Swype and download the Swype beta from the official Swype site. It works fine on the Captivate.

How old is your battery? They do wear out. Maybe try replacing it?
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rheanjd:
Thanks for the quick response.. where would i go to completely delete swype of the phone... and I dont think its my battery as it was working fine until after I switched roms, infact it worked fine for a couple of days until i did a backup restore in which i thin there was some glitch which affected this... so not sure...
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] reinbeau:
I'm no longer on my Captivate, I forget where all of the files are, but if you search this thread I'm pretty sure you'll find the info. As for the battery life, what kernel are you using?
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rheanjd:
To be honest.. i can live without the swype but i do want to fix the battery loss..

Kernel 2.6.35.7-i9000xwjvh-cl184813

Thanks again for your help...
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] reinbeau:
Find the Talon Dev version kernel and flash it - it took care of my battery problems. Don't be put off by it being the dev version, it works.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rheanjd:
so i tried the talon kernel but it still shuts off ... n i don't think its my battery because when i turn the phone on.. it still shows it has juice in it...

i think i am just going to go back to stock and then reflash it all over again... had a question any issues with me going back to stock now that i have a gb rom and kernel...?
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] reinbeau:
Now that is beyond my memories here. Again, search, search the ROM thread, maybe check the stickies.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] studacris:
No issue, Just go get a stock GB package that does not have bootloaders as you don't need to flash those at all, let alone flash the froyo ones ands then have to flash the ginger ones again, a fail while flashing bootloaders is one of the only ways to hard brick so don't flash them unless needed.

As for the Swype thing the beta will install over any system Swype that is already present, but you could use. Titanium backup to un install the current version.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] reinbeau:
Swype I had huge problems with, a full uninstall was the only way to get it to work.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BWolf56:
REINBEAUUUU :D haven't seen you on this side in quite a while!

As for the battery problem, you could get OS Monitor or Better Battery Stats to narrow down where the problem is coming from. From there, you can make the necessary changes or let us know and we can guide you.

As for reflashing to stock, it's usually a final option, not that's it's hard but it's more of a hastle.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ChanceM:
You need to delete the swype apk and the corresponding .so in the lib directory.

Thanks,

ChanceM

Sent from my Nexus 4
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maximus-dev:
Unable to enable logcat

Hey everyone,

I've tried unsuccessfully enabling logcat on the newest Kernel version. I've done it from a cygwin terminal and through a terminal application... both times as su... it says to reboot and no matter how many times I try... it doesn't enable it.

Any magic way to get it going? I can only find one post in this thread with the same question... and the following post more or less said, "Nothing to see here..."

Edit: So I thought I had figured out my mistake when I found that it had to be done "as root." I then tried to connect my device, I entered adb root and adb restarted as root... then I typed adb shell logcat-enable and the familiar prompt to reboot came up. I rebooted... still no logcat :/
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Walknmemfs:
flash rom

Does anyone happen to know of anyone that can unlock or re flash a Samsung captivate in the cebu / ormoc area in the Philippines. I sent a phone over and thought it was unlocked but the rom wasn't. At&t gave the incorrect unlock code. Any help is appreciated.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xdahgary:
it's not the modem, try another kernel. may i suggest paragon's.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sethjamto:
Can you point me to it for download? I looked through the Dev threads and don't see just the kernel. Also, is it compatible with Serendipity and can I flash it through CWM?

Edit: Nevermind...got it. I'm removing the lag fix (just in case) right now on k13a, then will CWM Paragon's kernel to see how that does!

Thanks!
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] reinbeau:
Thank you so much, I've snipped your post above, but want to tell you I actually have opened it, looked at it, updated it, and set the Windows path, I've just never actually used it. But today I will. Thank you for your excellent instructions, I'll let you know how it goes.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] .Candy:
No, the modem also had an effect on battery life.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jetgosch10:
Hey, so since I have switched to Serendipity from Perception. I have been having problems with my home button, randomly throughout the day it will go crazy and keep pressing itself over and over again. I usually have to lock my phone and unlock it a couple times for it to stop doing this. Any suggestions on how to fix this? Or anyone run into the same problem?

I am running 5.11 btw.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xdahgary:
Update to 5.12
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ewingr:
Can't get Download

Because I couldn't get search to work right (see earlier post), I was going to do a complete refresh / 5.12 install.

I did a factory reset, from Recovery

Now I can't seem to get into download. It boots to the animation, FCs a bit, hangs and FCs again, and reboots back to same process.

Holding the volume buttons and plugging in does not take it to DL mode (It has in the past); Doing the 3 button thing doesn't seem to work either.

Am I going to need to get a jig? Or does anyone have any other ideas?

[EDIT]

Never mind. I tried ADB Reboot while it was in the boot animation, and it worked.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] reinbeau:
Ok, I've got the 5.11-5.12 file on my phone, and it's been edited to reflash over 5.12 - I'll try getting into recovery and see if I can reflash that, that will replace everything, I believe (services.jar and the framework files). Then I'm leaving it alone for now!
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] .Candy:
Quick thing that I probably should have told you (though you may already know). You can "push" and "pull" files from the phone using ADB. Those commands are as simple as adb push file_name_on_comp file_destination_on_phone and adb pull file_name_on_phone file_destination_on_comp. So for example, if I wanted to push the 5.11_to_5.12.zip file to my SD card, I'd use "adb push 5.11_to_5.12.zip /sdcard/5.11_to_5.12.zip".
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] reinbeau:
Thank you - so if I use ADB - what is the destination for framework-res.apk and twframework-res.apk? Should I put those files in the ADB directory to 'push' them?

My problem is the power button won't do anything at all (won't turn the phone off, even), so everything will have to be done via ADB until I get this straightened out. To turn off the phone I have to pull the battery, not a good thing to do from what I've heard.

The phone is off. Should we proceed via PM? Thank you.

ETA Nevermind! I plugged the phone in powered off, it woke up and booted right into recovery! I was able to flash that new 5.11-5.12 file, and it's rebooting as I type. Saved once again from learning ADB, which isn't such a good thing, I think!

::::sigh::::: nope, the only thing that did was give me back the clock.....the power button still doesn't work. ADB it is, but it's a bigger problem than reflashing 5.11-5.12, sadly.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xdahgary:
Should you try taking pictures with power button.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] reinbeau:
Genius. Why didn't I think of that? Probably because of the crazy pixelation ugliness I saw this morning, that drove all sense out of my head. Thank you, and .candy, for all your help - my power menu is back. I'll try to remember that if it happens again!

I think next time I'll be doing a full flash, just to flush all this stuff out.