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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jrodefeld:
Hello everyone,

I recently bricked my Epic 4g Touch by accident while trying to upgrade the software. I have no idea how to fix it. I do have insurance on the phone, but I called the insurance and they said that the phone is back ordered so it will take quite a while if I have to get a replacement. So, I REALLY want to try and fix this one.

Now, I know there are other threads about unbricking, but my case is unique and other threads have not resolved my problem. If anyone here could manage to help me unbrick my Epic 4g Touch I would be so appreciative.

When I turn on the phone, it says "Deleting Cryption Meta Data, Copying media files..., Updating Application, and Applying Multi-CSC" then it goes to Android system recovery. The menu options are "reboot system now, apply update from sdcard, wipe data/factory reset, and wipe cache partition".

I can scroll up and down but if I select any item, the screen goes to an image of an exclamation point inside of a triangle. So I cannot navigate or use this menu.

Now, I CAN get into download mode. However, when I load Odin, I cannot get it to detect my phone. The ID:COM area remains blank and will not go yellow. I cannot get my computer to recognize my phone at all.

Can someone please help me with this? I really need to use my phone and I cannot even get a replacement from my insurance because they are back ordered.

Please help. I profoundly appreciate any help you might be able to offer.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] niv3d:
Do you have all the correct drivers installed?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ehusidic:
install Kies on your computer it will install the drivers. Connect the phone to your computer and let the drivers install. then odin back to stock
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jrodefeld:
I installed the drivers from Kies but my phone still is not detected on my computer. Not in Kies, not in Odin and not in Device Manager. I don't understand it. I have always read that if you can get into download mode, you should be able to unbrick a phone fairly easily. However, I have NOT heard of a phone that turns on yet is not able to be seen by a computer at all.

Do you have any other suggestions? I really don't know what to do because I can't even get a replacement now.

Thanks so much.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] n00b1269:
I had the same problem, I fixed it by changing the drivers, I needed 64 bit
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mjcollum:
uninstalling kies deleting the drivers and reinstalling kies fixed it for me once too.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Broded:
Try what others have said about uninstalling and reinstalling kies, also try another USB cord, on the OG epic I sometimes had to use other cords because odin was being picky.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] No_Nickname90:
You are exactly where I was. I posted this previously as well. I kinda thought you had copied my post. :P

I had to send my phone in to get it fixed. Rather pay $50 instead of $100

http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/samsung-epic-4g-touch-jtag-brick-repair/

My phone wouldn't connect to my laptop, Linux on my laptop (dual boot), desktop, school computer. It happened when I had flashed a ROM that was the international version. The Galaxy S2 is not the same phone as the Epic 4G Touch. I learned that the hard way.

If nothing works for you, you can send it to that guy up there. And don't worry, he was even recommended here on XDA, so it's safe. If you live in TX, then it's just about a 4-day wait. There is a Shipping map to show you expected waiting time. Expecting mines tomorrow :D.

I reinstalled the drivers and KIES countless times. I have a x32 bit so there was no problem there. If you did the same thing I did and flashed an Int. ROM, then check to see if there are any Int. GS2 drivers. Like drivers specifically for the GS2. That might work, unless they're all the same drivers.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ravizzle:
Go to sprint store and play dumb. Get a jig first and reset odin counter of it says that you have a custom rom installed. They will replace for free

Sent from my Galaxy S2
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Ralphie1:
unbrick epic 4G touch

soft bricked my epic 4g touch sent it to Mobile Tech videos in Texas was fixed one day after they received it and returned to me 50 bucks well worth it. Tried to unbrick myself and didn't have any luck.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] wolfkstaag:
If you did, in fact, flash an International version of some ROM or another, some people have had luck by installing the USB drivers for the international version. I have not done this, so I can't help you much beyond that, but that should get it recognizing your phone AFAIK.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] zicocabba:
the Energy's Roms is the best rom in design but there's just one problem if it will solve i won't change this rom forever

So is there anybody can solve this problem that will be great full (thank's)
[LG Optimus 2x] mas2112:
I currently have CM7 installed, and the HDMI mirroring works great. But when I view photos, the resolution is not 1080p, it's the resolution of the screen. Is this possible to view photos at 1080p resolution over HDMI on CM7 or stock ROM?
[LG Optimus 2x] Wing_Zero85:
This is the main problem of this STUPID hdmi out. It's only mirroring. that means the resolution of the screen is the ONLY resolution in OUTPUT.

then the 800x480 resolution is upscaled.

Viewwing photos or video we had the same problem: also video in full hd that this phone can play smoothly, BUT the hdmi out is ONLY 800x480...so...it's useless that this phone can decode full-hd video....
[LG Optimus 2x] Balano:
When watching video over HDMI is look better than 800x480?
[LG Optimus 2x] mas2112:
When I record an HD video on my phone, the play it via HDMI out, it seems to be full HD. I was hoping there was a way to do that for photos... I guess not. Perhaps it can be a feature in CM7 or something.
[LG Optimus 2x] oleg1981:
just last sunday i was watching 1080P on friends TV. no problems! :confused:
[LG Optimus 2x] Dac0908:
Or you think you did.

Everything is downscaled to phones screen resolution (480x800) and then on HDMI out stretched to 1080p just so that our TV's don't have problems with it. That's why it is not pure 1080p, and that's why it doesn't really make sense to force HD videos on phones.

Use PC, media players or anything else HD capable instead. :o
[LG Optimus 2x] TrymHansen:
No. True for photos displayed on the phone, yes, but not for video. When playing video (at least with the stock player) it no longer does mirroring, it outputs a true hd-image.
[LG Optimus 2x] oleg1981:
you know you can see on 55" led tv if you are wathing 1080p or something ells!
[LG Optimus 2x] Dac0908:
Well that's an improvement then. Good news, for some people. :)

HDMI was for me one of biggest advantages O2x had few months ago, and now I find it almost useless. Yes, it's there and it totally works, I bought the cable and HDMI coupler so I can extend it with another one - but never really use it. Photos were always too blurry to care (when displayed on TV, camera is decent), videos are not so practical even though they work better than I expected, some using stock player and some using MX Video Player.

I have PC connected to TV, Picasa, media server, and PS3 which work far better. Oh well. Still, phone makes a damned good remote controller :o
[LG Optimus 2x] mike-o2:
It's not an improvement. It's been that way since the phone was released.

Still its a pain in the ass that it won't work with photos.
[LG Optimus 2x] eraldo:
your information is wrong, it outputs in full hd.

If it were outputting at just 800by400 on your hd tv you would bloody notice because it would be pixelated and difficult to make anything out if it had been stretched that far to fit a large tv..... .
[LG Optimus 2x] Dac0908:
OMG seriously, really?

My post was already debunked by TrymHansen. Try to write something useful, ok? Quoting it again is just counterproductive :)

Anyway, part about HD video is debunked, I was wrong and life goes on. But I still stand behind blurry low-res photo gallery and that is the topic here.
[LG Optimus 2x] Levus:
I'm totally with you at this. I can not help the fact that most of the people are blind and can not recognise the quality and resolution of a picture or video.

The hdmi output for the photos are totally unusable, it displays the photos in low resolution and low color depth.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] finanziere:
Hello

I would ask you if it's possible to root this device right now.

It runs with Gingerbread and this OS is rootable.

Thanks for your help.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] wonsanim:
More Info about Root the Note:D

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1319503
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] faxe78:
Does it work? Don't like the idea to try it first.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] reinbeau:
Thread locked

We don't need two threads on the same subject. Post in thread linked two posts up. Searching shouldn't be an issue here, we have so few posts!
[Desire HD Android Development] NunHugger:
Sig Imgages

Option 1

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Option 3

Option 4

Option 5
[Desire HD Android Development] cwhitney24:
Nice...welcome desire HD users and abusers!

I got your 10 char right here
[Desire HD Android Development] cableguychad:
Been using this for a while awesome rom. Hope you get some love over here.
[Desire HD Android Development] ashies7:
very cool!!!!!!
[Desire HD Android Development] gio22:
Best ROM out there. You won't regret trying it out.
[Desire HD Android Development] buzzboy:
Agreed, this has been a fantastic rom. Best build at present.

Regards
[Desire HD Android Development] killersloth:
this rom, this team, its just damn creepy :eek:

can't wait to check it out though :D
[Desire HD Android Development] a user:
i am not using this rom (obviously :P ) but i very like your color scheme. the design is very tasty!
[Desire HD Android Development] ashies7:
We are creepy??? Oh my. That's a new one.. :)
[Desire HD Android Development] ashies7:
Thanks! Nun did an amazing job!!
[Desire HD Android Development] killersloth:
creepy pale and yellow eyed nun lady will give me nightmares after flashing this ROM tonight ;)

gotta jump on xda app to thank you :p
[Desire HD Android Development] rasroygbiv:
Its worth the nightmares! :D
[Desire HD Android Development] ashies7:
oh BAHAHAHAHA lol. i kinda like her.. but she doesn't do well for my battery.. :( need my phone as dark as possiable.. cause it never sleeps. :D oh yeah.. and because jack looks amazing against it :p:p
[Desire HD Android Development] Nick281051:
Been running it since its been released and its fantastic, dhd users should really flash this
[Desire HD Android Development] cwhitney24:
Creepy? Thanks for the compliment! :):)

I got your 10 char right here
[Desire HD Android Development] NunHugger:
Her name is Rhonda and she likes unicorns and rainbows...hardly creepy. She is just misunderstood.

Sent from a phone.
[Desire HD Android Development] ashies7:
OH... I SO wish my newest theme was done.... creep-rific!!! i CAN'T wait!!!!!!!!!
[Desire HD Android Development] killersloth:
&&nice boot animation btw

the background is a bit bright but, i gotta get that scary unicorn loving nun off my screen anyways :)
[Desire HD Android Development] rasroygbiv:
No problem at all.
[Desire HD Android Development] cubases:
Nothing to do! I've tried to flash a ril that match wit my radio.. but this action cancel, in rilInfos, the radio!!! Many time I tried...
[Desire HD Android Development] gio22:
You should be fine with the recommended radio. Risk for flashing is same when you flash any radio.
[Desire HD Android Development] gio22:
You have to mount system before flashing a new ril.
[Desire HD Android Development] studacris:
You gotta preheat the oven before you stick in the turkey.

You gotta tune the guitar before you play a song.

;) :D
[Desire HD Android Development] cwhitney24:
You have to lick it before you stick it

I got your 10 char right here
[Desire HD Android Development] rasroygbiv:
Future changelog- Absolution 2.0

-Base updated to Nightly 252

-huge update to Absolution Tools!

Install gapps, UV support for TalonAce and LorDModUE, switch between DSPManager and Volume+ on the fly, dl themes, custom Netflix, GPS fixes and more!

-Ad blocking with AdAway

-Gallery3D replaced with QuickPic

-and more!
[Desire HD Android Development] gio22:
Another outstanding release!! Great job!!
[Desire HD Android Development] cubases:
sorry.. there is any guide to see for ril flashing?
[Desire HD Android Development] rasroygbiv:
Check the radio thread... ;)
[Desire HD Android Development] eliashadow:
Wich RIL matching better with my (latest) radio please??Im nube in aosp and i cant find the answer...:(

Any eta for newer version??
[Desire HD Android Development] rasroygbiv:
check the radio thread, and it is out to the testers, and still needs a few aesthetic touches.. Probably first of the week, maybe sooner... :cool:
[Desire HD Android Development] eliashadow:
As i know there are different RIL for sense and aosp.I know which is for sense but i dont know for aosp...

Anyway,ill search more...

Thank you...;)
[Desire HD Android Development] Jam182:
you already seen this?
[Desire HD Android Development] cubases:
How to flash: Flash in ClockworkMod like a ROM, but do not wipe anything. You have to flash the RIL again if you flash a new ROM some day.

And then.. nothing to mount!!!!!! It doesn't work!!!
[Desire HD Android Development] cwhitney24:
Boot into recovery, go to where it says mount, mount system, install from SD card, flash the ril, then reboot.......the directions could have been found in the radio thread and many other threads..........

I got your 10 char right here
[Desire HD Android Development] gio22:
If you don't mount the system first as Cwhitney details above, the ril wont flash.
[Desire HD Android Development] cubases:
Ok guys,

this is my recovery:

4EXT Recovery 2.1.6 but I have this items:

- mounts | storage -> I press OK

- mount / system -> I press OK

... nothing other!! There isn't any Install ZIP...

I tried, after "mount / system" to come back on menu and Install Zip... and I installed my "new" radio... nothing to do! Same problem.. in RilInfos RIL is changed but, above ril area, is disappear radio. Obviously nothing signal more....

To clarify, this is my RIL/RADIO situation:

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/593/shot000001c.png/

and this is the situation AFTER flashing (I simulate it because I did not think to make a screenshot at this situation):

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/804/shot0000012.png/
[Desire HD Android Development] cwhitney24:
You not making any sense here. You said....

" I tried, after "mount / system" to come back on menu and Install Zip... and I installed my "new" radio... nothing to do!"....

What do you mean nothing to do? Your now trying to flash the radio in recovery? I'm confused. You install radios in hboot and rils in recovery.

I got your 10 char right here
[Desire HD Android Development] cubases:
Sorry, probably my english isn't very clear.

The initial problem to which I asked, was due to the fact that with Absolution my DHD couldn't see my home wifi network, one metre away from me ... While the other sees ...It seems that the problem of wifi depends on the kernel uses the Absolution (in fact the problem I have with Absolution). Here a user complains about the same as my problem in version 8.1 and 8.2.

And then before flashing the radio recommended I wanted to try to Flash the right ril for my radio.
[Desire HD Android Development] cwhitney24:
Ahhh ...i see. Which version of the kernel are you using? I am using 8.1 cfs. The bfs one is unstable at times for some people including myself. Try 8.1 cfs not bfs if you haven't already. Below is my radio/til set up that works for me but.may not in your area.

I got your 10 char right here
[Desire HD Android Development] gio22:
The ril is the only thing you mount system for in cwm. The radio doesn't get flashed in recovery. I'm concerned because you are attempting to do things that you don't know how to do properly. Flashing a radio incorrectly is what can brick your phone permanently. I would suggest you read up on radios thoroughly before you go any further. There are plenty of threads out there you can search for that will detail out what to do. Please don't ask for links as I'm not going to do that search for you. The website has a search feature that you should try out.

I'm not trying to be mean here. Before attempting anything with your phone, one needs to fully research first. We say read, read and then read again for a reason. Blindly doing something will more than likely cause more problems. Believe me, I know from what I speak. Do a search, research before you try anything. We don't want to see you ruining your phone. I feel it fair to restate though that we are not responsible for any damage you may cause your phone. Good luck.

EDIT: Your next post and C's response showed up while I was typing the above. Sorry for the mixup but I still stand by what I wrote.
[Desire HD Android Development] cubases:
Actually on MIUI I use 2.6.35.14-cyanogenmod... and all work very fine!

..but I would like to flash LordModUE kernel...

On Absolution there is his kernel LordMod that no connect me on my wifi... if the problem is from kernel!

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Thanks friend... I've flashed many roms and few radios and I know perfectly the risks for this operations. I've already flashed any rils but, with Absolution, is the first time that don't work.

Sorry for my answer :(
[Desire HD Android Development] cwhitney24:
....ok that wasn't really a response to what I posted but ok. Only suggestions I got are play around with different radios, rils, and kernels (both bfs and cfs). Heck it might be a bad flash. Redownload and flash abso again. It happens. If all else fails and you can't figure it out just pack up your phone, sell it on eBay, and buy an iPhone so you don't have to make adjustments since this looks as if its going to be a problem for ya.

I got your 10 char right here
[Desire HD Android Development] cubases:
ok and thanks

This seems to be a sarcastic reply which just do not I needed. Thanks the same!
[Desire HD Android Development] gio22:
When you said you were trying to flash the radio in cement, that raised my concern of your knowledge. If I was wrong about that, then apologies. However I'm still concerned that you were trying to flash your radio in recovery and not the boot loader.
[Desire HD Android Development] cubases:
The radio (PD98IMG.zip) I always flashed in bootloader while ril in recovery ... and the problems I have now are exclusively with ril ... with recovery ... Thank you
[Desire HD Android Development] gio22:
I'd suggest redownload the ril then.
[Desire HD Android Development] thenocturnalnurse:
BTW, I just flashed the pumpkin king, I have a few questions though:

1. Where can I find the default wallpaper for it? Because my wallpaper did not change upon flashing.

2. and I saw on the image that there's a custom icons? I cannot seem to find it either

Thanks in advance :)

Edit:

Oh sorry this is a non-dev question, nevermind this one posted in Q&A :D
[Desire HD Android Development] maatsby:
I thought I should give this rom a go, your advertising campaign (i.e. massive sigpics) has been very effective

...and I'm loving it! I was sceptical about battery life at first but it's been as good as BlackICE in some of my tests

If anyone is interested I've been using lordmod 8.2 CFS without any issues (this kernel seems to give me better data connection)

Thanks!

half answered for you over there ;)
[Desire HD Android Development] rasroygbiv:
It's LIVE!!!!

11-11-11 Absolution 2.0 Changelog:

-Base updated to Nightly 252

-huge update to Absolution Tools!

Install gapps, UV support for TalonAce and LorDModUE, switch between DSPManager and Volume+ on the fly, dl themes, custom Netflix, GPS fixes and more!

-ICS screen transitions

-AdFree replaced with AdAway

-Gallery3D replaced with QuickPic

-File Manager replaced with ES File Explorer

-TalonAce 1.1.2 included (LorDMod version coming soon!)
[Desire HD Android Development] alienmind:
Fantastic work guys!

Sent with my fat fingers
[Desire HD Android Development] rasroygbiv:
Thank you sir! And OP will be updated to say thank you properly as well... ;)
[Desire HD Android Development] eliashadow:
After installation:

No quickpic but gallery

Not talonACE 1.1.2 but 1.0.8 miui version

No esexplorer but file manager again

No version number in phone settings

WTF???:confused:
[Desire HD Android Development] buell75:
Hi,

I'm confused here, when downloading i get a file not a zipfile as usual !

Is there a reason and may i still flash the file with recovery ?

Thanks :)
[Desire HD Android Development] eliashadow:
You must change to ''zip'' the downloaded file,but i think something going wrong here anyway with the uploaded version...
[Desire HD Android Development] rasroygbiv:
Hold guys... Link is funky.... Fixed in a sec
[Desire HD Android Development] eliashadow:
Mate,its not only the link.I install it but inside i think its older version.Unless if you mean this for the funky link...:p
[Desire HD Android Development] rasroygbiv:
Link is fixed. Somehow it was linking to an old build on the server. All good! :rolleyes:
[Desire HD Android Development] hypnz:
Also it will give's u a blowjob?O:-)
[Desire HD Android Development] rasroygbiv:
You just downloaded the original release! :o sorry guys... Lol it's 3am here. I'm tired. Enjoy the release! The transitions are sweet! ;)
[Desire HD Android Development] ashies7:
?? :! It's supposed to make you breakfast.....
[Desire HD Android Development] rasroygbiv:
We are still waiting on Killersloth to finish that script! :cool:
[Desire HD Android Development] killersloth:
Keeps burning the bacon :(
[Desire HD Android Development] ashies7:
I could deal with a little burnt Bacon, as long as its getting the eggs right...... :)
[Desire HD Android Development] gio22:
Enjoy everyone. Another quality release!! Great job Ras!!

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Why do y'all have to keep talking about bacon?? I've got to learn to stock the house with some as it's always a bummer to get put in the mood for bacon and not have any. :D
[Desire HD Android Development] thenocturnalnurse:
Great release! Really smooth and love the new AbsoTools! :) Thanks for this!
[Desire HD Android Development] hypnz:
After the breakfast, blowjob:-P
[Desire HD Android Development] buell75:
Flashed. Really nice update, works like a charm.

Thanks for this :cool:
[Desire HD Android Development] flappjaxxx:
On BBModRom which is pretty much the same base as Absolution I have added this warning. Not sure if it applies to anyone here but here ya go. This is using killersloth's Talon Undervolt Script Talon UV-Lite works fine for me. Talon UV hard freezes with battery pull for me. May just be my finicky device

Great job again Team!

*Warning*

Talon UV-Lite for TalonACE works great for me in ModTools/AbsolutionTools but Talon UV causes my device to freeze

Sent from A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER!
[Desire HD Android Development] thenocturnalnurse:
Same with mine, when my phone went to sleep, I cannot turn it on anymore and I had to do a battery pull. I was on Talon Undervolt that time and I switched to Talon UV Lite and I got no freezes now.
[Desire HD Android Development] rasroygbiv:
My device handles the UVlite just fine too, and reboots itself on regular UV. Use regular Talon UV with caution...
[Desire HD Android Development] flappjaxxx:
When I get home tonight I will update some stuff for absotools that will disable the talonace UV for now. Maybe reach out to killersloth and see if he can take a look at the script

Sent from A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER!
[Desire HD Android Development] alienmind:
Man, I just realized that I'm in the credits. But I have nothing to do with Lord's kernel, apart from a couple of patches ;-) May be I'm more related with absotools than with anything else...

BTW @flappjaxxx good work, if you manage to fix that thing that is bothering both of us I will be forever grateful ;-)