Samsung Captivate Forum

I have a 08 Saab Aero. I would like to sync my new Captivate to the system in the car. How do you do it?

So far here’s what we know:

Processor: Arm Cortex A8 1Ghz Processor (hummingbird)
PowerVR SGX540 Graphics Core Processor
Memory (RAM): 512MB
Storage: 16GB Internal (+16GB expandable through MicroSD)
Android Version: 2.1 (Eclair)

Network/Connections:
Bands: 2G : GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900, 3G : HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 7.2Mbps
GPRS: Class 12 (4+1/3+2/2+3/1+4 slots), 32-48kbps
Wireless: b/g/n; DLNA
Bluetooth: v3.0 Profiles: GAP, SSP, SDAP, HSP, HFP1.5, A2DP, AVRCP, SPP, DUN, FTP, SAP, BPP, OPP, PBAP
USB: Micro v2.0

Dimensions:
H/W/D: Not yet released
Weight: Not yet released
Screen: 4 inch Super AMOLED
Resolution: 480×800 16M Colors

Audio/Video:
Connection: 3.5mm Audio Jack
Codecs: MP4 / DivX / WMV / H.264 / H.263 player, MP3 / WAV / eAAC+ / AC3 / FLAC player
FM Radio: Yes

Camera:
Resolution: 5 MP 2592×1944 Auto-Focus
Digital zoom
Shot Mode: Single shot, Continous, Panorama, Beauty, Vintage, self shot, action shot, addme, cartoon shot, smile shot
Photo Effects: Normal, Negative, Black and White, Sepia
F-Stop/Aperture: 2.6
Focal Length: 3.79 mm
Focus Range: 120 cm
Image Format: JPEG
Flash: No

Video:
Recording: 720p (720×1280) 30 fps
Front Facing Camera: TBA

Battery:
1500 mAh
Standby: 2G Upto 750 Hours 3G Upto 576 Hours
Talk: 2G Upto 13 Hours 3G Upto 6.5 Hours

Extra Programs:
Touchwiz 3.0, Daily Briefing, Social Hub
Swype
Flash Lite v3.1
Layar Reality Browser
ThinkFree Document Editor

Does anyone have a full manual for a Captivate?
The quick start guide enclosed with the phone doesn’t cover much.
I’m new to the Android OS!
Maybe someone has a link.
Didn’t see one posted on the Samsung website.

Thanks,

*** Standard Disclaimer: WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO YOUR PHONE IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG WITH THIS PROCEDURE.

THE PROBLEM WITH USB DEBUGGING HAS BEEN FIXED. THIS PROCEDURE SEEMS PRETTY SAFE NOW. ONLY FURTHER TESTING WILL TELL FOR SURE.

IF YOU PERFORMED THIS PROCEDURE PREVIOUSLY AND YOU HAVE USB DEBUGGING STUCK ON, SKIP TO WHERE YOU SEE *** USB DEBUGGING FIX ***. ***

You’ll need the Android SDK (guide to download and install is here)
You’ll need the USB drivers (Stickied post in this forum)
You’ll need root access (look for the Captivate Root thread by chaoscentral)
You’ll need Busybox (available on the market after you root the phone)

Connect USB to phone with USB Debugging ON
Command prompt
cd to SDK install directory
cd tools
adb shell
su
cp /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings/settings.db /sdcard/settings.db
cp /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings/settings.db /sdcard/settings.db.backup
exit
exit
(This should bring you back to your windows command prompt.)
adb pull /sdcard/settings.db %userprofile%desktop
(This should copy the settings.db to your desktop in Windows. Keep your cmd window open, you’ll need it again.)

Install SQLite Manager Plugin for Firefox
Open SQLite Manager Plugin within Firefox (Tools->SQLite Manager)
Click Database
Click Connect Database
Find settings.db
Expand Tables
Click secure
Scroll down to ID 6, "install_non_market_apps". Double-click.
Change value ( TEXT ) from 0 to 1
Close SQLite Manager

(Back to that cmd window)
adb push %userprofile%desktopsettings.db /sdcard

adb shell
su
cp /sdcard/settings.db /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings
chmod 777 /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings/settings.db
reboot

Disconnect USB from phone. Your phone should be rebooting.

Done! I tested this and was able to install siriusxm.apk from siriusxm.com/android.

*** USB DEBUGGING FIX ***
adb shell
su
chmod 777 /dbdata/databases/com.android.providers.settings/settings.db
reboot

(Credit goes to Maerlim from Android Forums for the How To)

Is there any way to set the ring tone as a tone+vibrate? Also for the alert notifications? I txt a lot and the chime doesn’t quite cut it without the vibrate. I’ve looked all through and can’t find it. Am I just missing it?

Here’s a good video from Android Central on How to change your keyboard on the Samsung Captivate .

1. Go into "Settings"
2. Choose "Applications"
3. Choose "Development"
4. Choose "USB Debugging" – you’ll get a prompt about what it does etc – don’t worry about it. It won’t break anything.
5. Exit settings
6. Start up "DoubleTwist"
7. Follow the instructions in "DoubleTwist"

(Source: Android Central)

I Am Unable To Assign Ringtones Or Groups To My Contacts From The Social Networking Sites Or Exchange. How Can I Assign Them To My SGH-i897 (Captivate) Phone?
With Social Hub, it helps aggregate multiple sources into a single place for information at your fingertips. As with some of the sources, the information that is supported varies. If you have accounts from Exchange, Gmail, or from sites like Facebook or MySpace, the fields to add groups or ringtones will be unavailable. In order to easily assign ringtones or groups your contacts, they must be stored on the under the Phone account. To do this, the contacts must be imported into memory.
Note: The below instructions assume multiple accounts have been configured and synced to the handset and a memory card is present.
Export/Import Contacts

1. Press the Home Key
2. Tap on Applications
3. Tap on Contacts
4. Press the Menu Key , More, and tap on Import/Export. Tap Export to SD card
5. Tap Ok to confirm exportNote: The handset will export the contacts. it may take a few moments.

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2. Press the Menu Key , More and tap on Import/Export. Tap Import from SD cardNote: The handset will scan the memory card for the vCard files. If you have multiple vCard files, you may be prompted to select a specific file.
   
3. If the phone has multiple sources for contacts, you will be prompted to select a source to import under. Tap on Phone.Note: If Phone source is not selected, the fields to assign ringtones or groups, will not be visible.

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Assigning Ringtone Or Group

1. Go into Contacts, tap on a contact, press Menu Key and tap Edit
2. Tap on Phone
3. Scroll down to show fields for Groups or Ringtones. Tap on the desired selection and make the choices.

How Can I Change Where My Pictures And Videos Are Saved By Default On The SGH-i897 (Captivate) Phone?
The SGH-i897 offers two options for storing pictures and videos captured by its camera; the internal 16GB or the external microSD memory card option expandable to 32GB. The steps are the same for both the still camera and the camcorder and configuring the setting for one will apply to the other.
In order to configure the location, follow the steps below.

1. Press the Home Key
2. Tap on Applications
3. Tap on Camera
4. Tap on the white triangle
5. Tap on Settings
6. Tap on wrench icon, tap the down arrrow, tap on Phone or Memory Card
7. Press the Back Key