[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Just_s:
I did this for the EVO 4G so I'm going to do it for the E4GT. After watching people ask and sometimes search and ask again for the same things over and over, I thought it would be a good idea to have one thread to hold all of these valuable resources, basic tips and tricks. Many of these links will be found in multiple locations, forums, threads and posts and I will try to keep this single thread updated with links to as many resources as we can come up with.

There are already several great posts like this. Barnacles has the incredibly informative E4GT Wiki stickied in General (hopefully this can contribute to that wiki), Qbking has his threads with links to his excellent video tutorials, and sfhub posts up all sorts of goodness with his Auto Root and stock tar threads. But I didn't really find a thread devoted to just basic methods and problem solving. This thread strives to provide a collective space for learned knowledge, quick tips and fixes for common issues.

If this isn't needed or wanted, it will surely fall to the XDA basement no harm no foul :) If it has any value, then hopefully it will help a few people in their endeavor to create the best personal Android experience possible!

I take no credit for many of these items, I have only gathered and edited most of them for a one-stop easy shop opportunity. All fixes have been edited for clarity and efficiency with links wherever possible. Please let me know of any broken/missing links or errors. Links to the original source are provided when possible. I have not run all of these fixes personally, but try and confirm fixes I don't test by finding at least three user corroborations for each.

If you have questions on a specific fix with a Source listed, I recommend directing questions/issues to the original source for best results. Otherwise feel free to ask here and we may be able to assist. ~js

Like my EVO Owner's Toolkit, this is a work in progress and a living document. I try to keep it up to date and appreciate new information, suggestions and knowledge which can be added to the OP's. I always provide credit when possible/applicable.

Epic 4G Touch Owner's Toolkit​

Updated: January 6, 2011​

Always make a NANDROID before you do anything!
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If you have any questions/needs that are not listed here, I recommend starting with a Search and reviewing ☞ ☆.☆. [WIKI] ROOT, ROMs, KERNELS, MODEMs, HOW-TOs

If you still have questions/concerns, post 'em! :)

E4GT HOWTO's

How to make a nandroid backup (as requested)

Make sure you have your setup where you want it (I usually update all my apps in the market and do a Titanium Backup before my Nandroid as well.)

Boot into recovery (Hold [Power]+[Vol. Up] or just Hold [Power] if your ROM supports boot menu)

Navigate to Backup and Restore and press [Power] (or [Home] soft key depending on your recovery version)

On next screen select Backup and let it do it's thing

Reboot and you are good to go.

*The backup will look something like 2011-12-26.03.00.15 and likely be in /sdcard/external_sd/clockworkmod/backup.

If you decide to rename the backup, make sure that there are no spaces in the name. (I.e. 2011-12-09_Calk_2.0_EG31 would be fine, while 2011-12-09 Calk 2.0 EG31 would be a no-no.)

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