[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
This guide is for directly rooting

EG30/EG31/EK02

(NOT EL13/newer) Android for the Samsung E4GT using a 100% automated script.

If you want a Rooted EL13/newer+CWM use the appropriate pre-rooted ODIN thread [EL13/EL26/EL29],

then come back here and use Option C to install EL13/newer+CWM (NOTE: a GB kernel/zImage will

NOT

allow an ICS ROM to boot)

If you want a Rooted FB15/newer+CWM use the appropriate pre-rooted ODIN thread

[FB15/FB17/FB21/FB27/FC05/FC06/FC07/FC13/FC14/FC15/FC18/FC22/FC24]

[FD02/FD05/FD10/FD16/FD19/FD24/FD26/FE07/FE10/FE14/FE16/FE21/FE22]

[FF02/FF09/FF11/FF18]

then come back here and use Option D to install FB15/newer+CWM (NOTE: an ICS kernel/zImage will

NOT

allow a GB ROM to boot)

This root method uses your EXISTING kernel/initramfs/recovery/rom, so it shouldn't suffer from LOS (unless you had LOS with stock to start with)

Nothing is flashed, so you just get your existing setup with the addition of ROOT.

This will NOT trigger the Yellow Triangle nor will it increase your ODIN flash count.

If you are on Mac or Linux see Reference Section B

If you want CWM see Reference Section C (to install an official OTA update, reinstall the non-CWM version PRIOR to accepting)

Videos by qbking77 [Install Root / Install CWM] thespotlite [Install ANY User-Provided zImage/Recovery]

[Optional] If you are looking to start fresh, first perform the appropriate ODIN Restore

[EG30/EK02/EL13/EL26/EL29]

[FB15/FB17/FB21/FB27/FC05/FC06/FC07/FC13/FC14/FC15/FC18/FC22/FC24]

[FD02/FD05/FD10/FD16/FD19/FD24/FD26/FE07/FE10/FE14/FE16/FE21/FE22]

[FF02/FF09/FF11/FF18]

0) Backup anything important

With this particular ROOT procedure there is very little chance something bad will happen, but it is good practice to backup before making any changes.

1) Prerequisites Checklist

USB Debugging is

ENABLED

- [Menu->Settings->Applications->Development->USB debugging]

USB Storage Mode is

OFF

- [Drag down the notification bar and tap on "USB Connected" - should be off by default - pic]

Samsung [USB/Android drivers] are INSTALLED

Phone is connected to USB port and recognized

2) Download the E4GT automated rooting package

Lite versions contain EG30/EK02/EL26/EL29 and 3 latest versions of ICS (most people will use this), Full versions have all versions

NEW: Even easier self-extractor for windows (Just run .exe - SKIP Unzip and Step #3) e4gtauto-sfx.exe [Lite / Full]

Download the E4GT automated rooting package e4gtauto.zip [Lite / Full]

UNZIP to top-level directory of your C: drive

Note #1: zergrush is a known exploit being used to root your phone. Your Anti-Virus software may quarantine or cause the download to be incomplete. Disable your Anti-Virus software if needed so the download can complete.

3) Run the E4GT automated rooting package

From PC command prompt, run "runfirst" and select Option A:

(if you have an aversion to typing, you can use file explorer to navigate to C:\e4gtauto and double-click on RUNFIRST.bat)

c:
cd \e4gtauto
runfirst

4) You are DONE!

You can now use market apps that require root. To unroot, redo Step #3, use Option B. If you want CWM, see Reference Section C

Note #1 - Keep in mind, should you CHOOSE to run "su", you MIGHT be prompted for permissions on the phone's screen the first time it is run. If you don't realize that, you'll get "permission denied" and think the root didn't work. Make sure your phone is NOT on the lock screen or you won't see the prompt. It is NOT required that you run "su". You ARE ROOTED regardless.

Note #2 - It is suggested you run your phone as "stock rooted" for at least 1 day before you start installing custom ROMs. This will help you narrow down issues should they arise. Also be aware that some custom ROMs install their own BootImg/zImage/Kernel/Recovery so the "stock" Kernel+CWM you installed using this tool might get overwritten. If you experience kernel-related issues, see if your custom ROM included a zImage.