Umm i don't think you're supposed to install odin files from your sdcard, odin is used for flashing the phone when in download mode. Get this version if you want to flash it using rom manager or clockwork recovery.

 

cognition is rooted.

 

They aren't trolls, they are tired of answering the same 30 questions over and over, no one reads the thread and the same questions are asked and answered endlessly, it does state several times not do istall system data with TIBU, apps only. Cognition is great, XDA has a lot of great information but it all requires a lot of time to read the threads so you can avoid problems, learn from mistakes that others make, learn from success too. Froyo has been awsome. I ran Cognition for about 3 weeks and loved it.

I took the plunge and I am currently running an I9000 Rom reoriented for the Captivate and it is amazingly smooth and not nearly as buggy as Cognition, keep in mind, it is beta, we are experimenting with Froyo, Samsung hasn't released the source code which makes it difficult to modify. Developers are working hard to make these mods, if you aren't comfortable modding your phone then don't. You need to do a lot of reading and you need to know what you are doing, read carefully, it is overwhelming and confusing but it is possible.

It is frustrating when things don't work at first, keep trying, this is a great phone and there are more ROMS coming out, it's still a very new device and we are all learning. Have fun and most of all be patient, it takes time to learn to use all of the tools an mods.

 

well since froyo for this phone already is a beta, and cognition 2.8.1 is also a beta it will be very buggy. i had the same problem you did but didnt want to give up froyo so i just installed froyo without cognition and it works very well

 

Yes definitely, if you backed up System apps/data with TiBu, then you will have issues with System apps/data that get restored. Only back up User apps and you should be good.

When I re-flash, I personally take that time to start fresh. I don't care about old text messages, notes, etc. I'm only concerned about my contacts for the most part. I sync all my apps with AppBrain and all my contacts with Google so after I flash, I can just install AppBrain and start installing my apps again. It really is the best way to go.

Oh, and did I mention Cognition is still in Beta?

 

A beta hack of a beta leaked internal development build that is already known to be buggy and have issues... which is then casually recommended to every 12yo and grandma who discovers this forum and asks "Hey just got my Captivate... what should I do first?"

Yeah, we're not trolling... just trying to bring some sanity to an insane forum.

 

All things being said, it is always best to understand exactly what you are doing, how to do it propperly, how to fix it if it goes wrong, and the risks involved BEFORE YOU DO IT.

If you are going to play around with hacks and betas and custom ROMs, understand there are going to be bugs and issues and you may run into trouble.

If I understand your post correctly, it looks like you are trying to use rom manager to flash the Odin version of the rom.... this tells me you didn't know what you were doing before you did it. Odin ROMs will not flash in CWR. If you are going to use CWR, use the correct ROM for it.

EDIT: LOL i guess I should read all the posts before I post. Looks like peachpuff already had the propper answer