Vanilla install of Android

[alexstone]

Is it possible to install a default Android install or at least remove the Samsung UI layer?

I don't like the Samsung UI (although it's nicer than SenseUI, imo). I just don't see why phone makers feel the need to mess with Android.

I thought this platform was supposed to be more open :\

 

[gspeed]

Yes there should be roms released soon which allow you to use a vanilla UI.

Give the chefs sometime and your wish will be granted. Also will need to root to get this option.

 

[alphadog]

With plain roms do we get better email and calendar? Better copy/paste?

Samsumg really let me down on some of their implementations. Basic functionality is missing that i see on other 2.1 phones.

 

[dchandler]

What about flash, when will we be able to get flash. I have it on my nexus one and love it.

 

[scorpiodsu]

Just run launcherpro to avoid all the samsung stuff.

 

[ranova]

yes, just use launcher pro.

Pluses for the Touchwiz UI is the swipe to call/message on any contact and the toggles within the notification panel.

Everything else is hidden to me as i use launcherpro plus

 

[ItnStln]

How hard is it to root the Captivate?

 

[likesbluemonsters]

What about flash, when will we be able to get flash. I have it on my nexus one and love it.

we have it, go to 2advanced.com and let er load.

 

[Joeybear23]

How hard is it to root the Captivate?

Not hard at all.

See the "Un-Cripple" sticky at the top of this forum.