Samsung Galaxy S series Get Cyanogen ROM Support

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Samsung Galaxy S, Samsung Captivate and Samsung Vibrant have all graduated to have Cyanogen (MOD) support. The Samsung i9000, T-Mobile Vibrant, and AT&T Captivate were under development for a while and Cyanogen (mod) just announced that it has been completed.So if you visit Cyanogen you will find the official nightly ROMs available for your device, allowing you to join and enjoy Cyanogenmod 7 and Android 2.3.4 like the vast array of Cyanogen users do.

If you do not know what Cyanogen Mod is, you need to wake up and study a bit. For now, CyanogenMod  is a customized ROM or firmware distribution for several Android devices. After visiting Cyanogen site, you can check out supported devices and how to install Cyanogen Mod on those devices. Cyanogen is based on Google's Android Open Source Project, and of course designed to increase performance and reliability over vendor and carrier ROMs released by  Google, T-Mobile, HTC, etc. CyanogenMod also has variety features & enhancements that are not found in the official versions of Android ROMs.
Follow the link below to learn about and down load the Samsung i9000, T-Mobile Vibrant, and AT&T Captivate ROMs.
Via Cyanogen Blog

Samsung Vibrant Android 2.2 (Froyo) Upgrade Available, But Will No Come OTA.

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An official statement on T-Mobile Community states that a software update for the Samsung Vibrant (SGH-T959 )  is available for download. The good news is that this update will take the Samsung Vibrant from Android 2.1 (Éclair) to Android 2.2 (Froyo). Once upgraded, the phone will have Wi-Fi calling, USB / Wi-Fi tethering capabilities, and various software enhancements.
The update is build number T959UVKA6 also known as KA6. There will be no OTA (over the air) update to Android 2.2, Froyo. If you want it, you need to manually download it to your computer and update using Samsung Kies Mini software package.
According to following official notes, you may opt out from the update (why?) and continue to use the old build, T959UVJFD (aka JFD).

Important Notes: 

• The upgrade to KA6 is NOT required. 
• You may opt out of the upgrade and continue using build number T959UVJI6.
• If you are still using build T959UVJFD (aka JFD), we suggest that you upgrade using this process for various software enhancements.

You must meet the following;
Requirements:

• Desktop or laptop PC running Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7
• An available USB port
• All firewall and antivirus programs should be disabled
• Administrative priveleges required to download and install sofware, including drivers
• The Vibrant device should have a fully charged battery
• USB cable included in the retail box (Note:  This may be connected to the customer's wall charger)
• The most current version of Samsung Kies Mini software (see below)

Once satisfied,
Install Kies Mini

1. Download the most recent version of Kies Mini by visiting www.TinyURL.com/KiesMini.
   • Note:  Save the file to a desired location - the Desktop is recommended for easy access.
   • You can also find other downloads like manual, Installation guide at Samsung 
   • You should read information at T-Mobile before continuing.