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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] :
It says SELECT RECOVERY MODE IN "KIES"..is that the Samsung Usb drivers program...I tried different computer different cables..every time i try to root or unroot..it freezes or fails..I have had it 2 times go all the way to the end then do nothin..just got the phone today brand new...grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] JohnCorleone:
sfhub, these are fantastic. I was in on the early ICS leak flashing and was stuck at boot screen. I used this first then flashed kernel in Odin (got yellow triangle and a 1 on Odin Counter that jig wouldn't reset) that was my fault. I then went and grabbed EG30 and flashed to stock, Odin kernel, USB jig, reboot recovery, restored nandroid, flashed modem. Your work is a major asset to the community. Thanks! Edit...downloading all of them now...great to have on hand
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] :
Now when I got my phone today it came with ""EK02"""on it..should I try to use Odin an put that back on my phone instead of the EL29....
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] parmend:
Are the Samsung drivers supposed to take forever to install on your PC .
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
That part happens when you have an incomplete flash. Whenever ODIN starts to flash, it opens in flashing mode, if it doesn't close flashing mode, the phone detects an issue and gives you that screen. Even if ODIN didn't flash a single thing, if it opened flashing mode without closing it, that message will show up.

It happened to me once and I used USB jig to force it to ODIN download mode. There might be other ways, but that was the first thing I tried and it worked. Not saying it will work for you, just what I tried.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
Your question seems like a personal choice. If you like your old version better then put it back. If you like the new version better keep it.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
No, the driver install should not take forever.

I would try a different PC.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ret4425:
I KNEW I shouldn't have tried this. It looked SO easy...

So, after a bunch of jacking around, I got a connection, but then failed during the push, and now :Firmware upgrade encountered an issue". Except it won't connect to KIES and it won't connect to Odin3Execution.

Any ideas? I'd be happy to forget it and return to stock, but I can't seem to do that now either...

Thanks

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<ID:0/016> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/016> Odin v.3 engine (ID:16)..

<ID:0/016> File analysis..

<ID:0/016> SetupConnection..
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
Press and Hold Power until you phone shuts down.

Then see if you can you get your phone into ODIN D/L mode using VolDn+Power.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Magicspell:
sfhub - I'm with all the others here that are so thankful for what you provide this community. It never seems to end (and certainly never ceases to amaze me).

Anyway, I was just about to plunge in on the EL29 one click flash when I confused myself enough to wait. Here's what's confusing me. In preparation for performing the flash I've used CWM to do a Nandroid backup (and safely stored it away). If I flash the EL29 (with the data wipe) and then restore from my Nandroid won't I just end up right where I am now? Or am I misunderstanding the Nandroid restore process.

Essentially, what I am asking is does a Nandroid restore bring back all facets of the phone's internals (kernel, ROM, mods, etc)? I've seen that modems are not part of the Nandroid so that much I know.

What I'd really like to accomplish is to flash the EL29 rooted ROM, use the auto root package to install EL29 kernel+CWM, then restore all my settings and data to have my phone as close to what it is now but on the later ROM/Kernel/Modem. Will the Nandroid do that for me or am I missing something obvious?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
CWM/Nandroid backup will contain kernel, ROM, and user data, but not the modem.

You are correct, if you restore your nandroid backup, then you will be back on the version you backed up (with the exception of the modem). So the net effect would be you just upgraded the modem and nothing else. CWM/Nandroid backups are akin to Norton Ghost images.

If you want to do a wipe then restore your apps, I would suggest using something like Titanium, which can do app-level restores. You don't want to restore system stuff as they may not work between versions, so concentrate on the user apps that you installed yourself.

My suggestion is actually to use the NoData version (preserves your user data) to do the upgrade. It normally works going from stock to stock. If something goes wrong, you have your nandroid backup to fall back to.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Magicspell:
This makes total sense. The only reason I was going to use the full wipe was to just start clean but I really don't want to set up everything again. Guess that's what the NOData version is for :D

I do have Titanium on the phone as well so to be safe I guess I'll do a backup from it too.

The only thing that's not stock on my phone is I'm running a rooted deodexed version of a stock EK02 ROM and of course the repacked kernel with CWM. Guess I'll just give the NoData a run and see what happens. Wish me luck!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
If you are running deodexed, you probably want to manually wipe dalvik-cache (after the flash) or things may behave funny.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] DevalB:
sfhub, got a question for you...if I ODIN'ed the FB17 leak + FB15 modem, can I use this to go back to EL29?

Just set the phone in ODIN mode and flash away? Not that I'm annoyed with ICS, but the lack of calendar and contacts is getting annoying for daily usage.

Thanks buddy!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
Yes, that is correct. When downgrading from ics to gb, you should use the Full version that resets your data. Alternatively if you have a nandroid backup you could restore that and afyerwards keep the fb15 modem or flash the modem you were using before.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] musclehead84:
Need some help guys. I was on FB17 and flashed the temp stock recovery to flash the deodexed Rom. When I booted into recovery I went to wipe data and it froze. I held down power and the phone wouldn't boot past the black screen. So I go to Odin this tar and the reset data one hangs on data.img like 8 times in a row. I Odin all the time and never had one fail. So I try the one that doesn't mess with data and it flashes fine. The phone boots into stock recovery and gives nothing but red errors about can't data/app is not a directory. What can I do?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] DevalB:
Good looks buddy, I love FB17, but I missed 2 calls today because the device didn't ring, and now have a slightly upset girlfriend. Thankfully I carry two devices, and she knows to call the other one if this one doesn't work.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
Fake flashed cwm touch hoses your /data partition if you restore or format.

There is a thread about this in qa. We haven't found a fix, so your options are get a replacement or send it for jtag flash
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] celeox:
Guys, i know this is a long shot question but I am having issues with 2 different computers recognizing my phone. I have downloaded the drivers in opening page and when that didn't work I downloaded Kies and still no show. I am thinking there might be some stupid option on the phone that is stopping it. I have the USB debugging checked and still nothing. I even tried the different ports of each computer and also took the SD card of the phone and still nothing. I also tried different as well as the original USB cord

Once I turn on USB debugging, I do not get the option under notification for USB storage mode.

Please help, I really want to root my phone so I can get some ICS on it.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] musclehead84:
Yeah I read that whole thread after I posted that. Thanks for the help. I always thought that if u had download mode u were never bricked. Lol. Thanks for all u do.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
It is general troubleshooting for drivers, but look over faq #e3 in the auto root package
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] drivinfast247:
Flashed yesterday. Here are some findings:

1. Horrible battery. Dropped 75%	in less than 6 hours

2. GPS icon stays stuck in task bar.

3. Screen lags while scrolling through desktop.

4. Radio/signal seems very weak.

Overall ROM is nice. But will be going back to Cauklins* ROM.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] oscarthegrouch:
Something doesnt seem right because I haven't had any problems. Its highly suggested to download things for the phone on a PC and not the phone. The phone sometimes corrupts downloads even though everything appears to have gone fine. Did you run a md5 checker on your download to confirm its the same as what's posted in the op? You could try downloading again and/or flashing again. Its better to do a full flash than the nodata one. Its just like installing windows. Its always best to format the drive and do a full install that try to update.

Also, battery life will always be not as good on a stock rom. I like calkulins from too. It could be a figment of my imagination but I have been getting better battery life from blazer roms lately. I flashed the star burst theme for it so some things were easier to see for my old eyes. Blue is cool but bright green is easier to see in bright light.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] MikeC84:
Can we get a tar file for this? I am want to use heimdal and not odin but need the tar..
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] musclehead84:
Look on the second post
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] celeox:
If I root via this method, can I just go straight to FB17 + CWM using E4GT automated rooting package or do I need to go to EL29 + CWM using E4GT automated rooting package and then the FB17 + CWM?

Sorry for the Noob question but not very familiar with the Samsung procedure.

HTC you can just flash Roms and kernels. Thanks in advance
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] shaolinmastr:
ODIN is hung up on modem.bin for a while now (about 30min). Progress bar sits almost at the end and doesn't move. I'm trying use the AUTOROOT E4GT EL29 ROOTED ND.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
It shouldn't take that long.

I would stop the process, reboot PC, switch USB cables, and try again.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] holic87:
Boot loops after coming back from FB17

So I tried Calk's FB17 version for a few days but it still had too many bugs for me so I decided to come back to this. I used the full wipe version and everything seemed to be fine for about 30 min after the flashing completed. However, after 30 mins, my phone keeps going into boot loops every 2-3 min. I've reflashed this 3 times, following the instructions on the first page and each time this same situation happens. Any idea as to what could be causing this?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
My first guess is you used the NoData version. In my experience, your Android user data is no longer compatible with GB after you run it with ICS.

Have you tried doing a factory reset to reset your user data?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] holic87:
Yes, I've made sure to use the Full Wipe version each time. I've even tried going into the stock recovery and wiping user data and cache but this still happens. One thing of note: after it successfully flashes, I try to restore my text messages (from ICS) backed up with https://market.android.com/details?id=com.riteshsahu.SMSBackupRestore&hl=enthis app. Could that be the issue?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
Yes it could be. ICS converts some data to a format that can't be used with GB. If you restore data backed up in ICS, in some cases, that is the equivalent of using the NoData EL29 ODIN OneClick.

Try flashing the full restore, then restoring data backed up from within a GB install. Or just use a nandroid backup of a GB setup.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] holic87:
Thanks for the clarification... would this still happen even when using Titanium Backup to restore apps and data?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
Yes, that could happen also. It is not likely to happen with user apps that you install yourself. However the chances of issues increase when you restore data from system apps. Usually restoring older data and going forward to newer release works (newer software is often compatible or will auto convert older data formats, this is called the software being backward compatible). However the chances for issues increase when you restore newer data with older software, this is called forward compatible software and it is far less often (but still sometimes) the case that this will work.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bluv4eva:
Has anyone rooted successfully with a Mac? The link for 7zip didn't seem to provide a working download link for Mac.

Sent from my Samsung Epic™ 4G Touch
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
See if this works

http://wakaba.c3.cx/s/apps/unarchiver.html
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bluv4eva:
Thanks I'll try with this...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] chiggerone:
I feel like a true dumbass but I'm in a hurry before heading out of town for the weekend. I need to know how to take my phone back to stock+root EL29 GB. I can't find the link to the right tar file to use ODIN and the process so I don't brick it. I thought I read that it's dicey to go to GB from ICS somewhere.

I flashed on FB27 ICS the other night and have been having issues. poor connection, terribly slow speeds, wifi not connecting, ****TY BATTERY (like evo bad) apps crashing. slow home screen swipes. I did a wipe and everything before the install. I knew it might be buggy but it's a bit much since I use my phone a lot for work and the reason I went to the EP4T was the battery life. I should have left well enough alone after rooting. I appreciate your patience with my poor forum search abilities and my n00b-ness, your help is appreciated.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
I would just use the Full pre-rooted EL29 ODIN One-Click from the first post.

I've flashed from ICS to GB over 25 times now testing various configs and it has worked fine every time.

I suggest the full version because once your user data is read by ICS, it gets converted and is no longer compatible with GB. If you want your user data back for GB, you need to restore it, by Titanium, nandroid of your GB setup, etc.

The only time the ODIN One-Click hasn't been working is if your /data has been rendered unwritable through previous operations, possibly involving CWM Touch fake flashed onto a running ICS kernel and performing a restore or wipe.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] DracheDame:
I'm using Arch Linux and I have the Heimdall backend, but not the front end, and I'm interested in flashing just the NoData ROM. I already have the modem and the kernel. Anyone have any ideas how I can do this? Thanks!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
Look at section B of the 2nd post. It has the individual components.

If you want to flash a single tar.md5 look at section A.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] DracheDame:
Yes, I see that. My real question is if anyone knows what the syntax is for flashing that .exe file using heimdall. I know for flashing a kernel it's

heimdall flash --kernel

But I'm not sure how to do it for just the ROM.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
You wouldn't flash the .exe. Those are 7zip self-extractors. On windows you would double-click on them and they would ask you where you want to extract to.

On linux, you would use 7zip to open the .exe and extract the file(s).

As to the syntax for heimdall, I'm assuming once you have the tar.md5 you know what to do.

Here are some examples:

http://www.freeyourandroid.com/guide/flashing-with-heimdall
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sjsharksfan420:
Eeek..
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
To be clear, this isn't the fault of ODIN OneClick. It has something to do with fake flashing certain recoveries with the ICS kernel and doing wipes/restores.

Once your /data is hoarked, nothing can write to it, ODIN, ODIN OneClick, CWM, JTAG, etc.

We haven't figured out what is really going wrong or how to reverse it. Just have theories. Most people are more interested in getting their phone replaced than figuring out what is really wrong (which could take some time) so there probably won't be that much progress.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Tibedabeeto:
Can I use mobile Odin to flash this? Which one in the op do I choose? I am on calk fb27 beta 2. I want my GPS to work so going to do the GPS trick.

NM noticed everything was an exe file.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] DracheDame:
No, see that's /exactly/ my problem. I know how to flash a kernel and a modem, but I don't know how to flash a ROM only. hat website didn't help at all, as it only gave examples for /system and the kernel, both of which I already understand.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RushAOZ:
Wipe wimax in the mounts and storage. What exactly does this do?

pwnd by my ns4geee yo
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] borrowedchief:
I think it wipes the WiMax keys. I think.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RushAOZ:
Wimax keys? What are those?

pwnd by my ns4geee yo
[T-Mobile LG G2x] REM152:
Well I recently purchased a G2x and I wanted to use the phone on the Simple Mobile Network, but when I put the sim card in and power on the phone it states "Invalid Sim Card" now when I contacted LG about this their tech support stated that I need a new sim card, but that makes no sense because the sim card works on other phones so as you can see I'm at a loss as what to do or what could be wrong. I've included what it shows as far as the system information that I see. Also I should mention that the phone starts up fine, but it never requests an unlock code??

Android Version-2.3.3

Baseband Version- M660A-SCAUTNZ-2.09720T 1 [JUL 15 2011 10:00:00] MP:TRULGE_08.09.02R_MDM

Kernel Version- 2.6.32.9

Build Number-GRI40

Software Version-LG-P999-V21e

Any help in any way would be greatly appreciated... Thanks in advance
[T-Mobile LG G2x] HerrKuk:
First of all this is P990 forum the P999 can be found here http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1114

Are you sure that it works with other carriers than T-mobile? If you are sure, replace your SIM card.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] navyanup:
I have no problem with simple mobile, try a new sim
[T-Mobile LG G2x] lotherius:
Did you unlock the device? It may need to be unlocked for your Simple Mobile SIM...
[T-Mobile LG G2x] REM152:
The phone has been unlocked and the crazy part is that I put a brand new sim card in it and it still would come up as no sim card. So I'm at at a loss now because the only sim that seemed to respond was tmobile, but the ones I used from simple mobile would not be read.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jcbofkc:
Go to the Dev section and look at CWM. Make your phone bullet proof first.

Then in CWM wipe everything but the SD card. If you need help let us know. Download a rom (I use weapon) using your computer. Place it on your SD card. Load CWM. Select install zip. Select the rom on your SD card. Let it install then wait 10 minutes reboot wait five minutes then log on and enjoy.

Also look at the wind united post. It may help.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jboxer:
Make sure you are inserting the sim fully and it is making contact. Also sometimes it does that and reboot fixes it.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] REM152:
Thank you all for the info and help. I really would like to avoid having to root the phone.. I did find out though from LG that apparently these phones are having problems with the IMEI number... A representative stated to me that if the phone says "Invalid Sim" then you must contact T-Mobile so they can unlock the IMEI number, but in my case it is saying that there is "No Sim Card" I've used At&t, T-Mobile and Simple Mobile sims and it still says "No Sim Card" which leads me to believe that it is a hardware issue and I'm actually sending it in for repair....

So for any of you who get the "Invalid Sim" dont bother calling LG cause they will basically give you the shaft and send you back to T-Mobile to get the problem resolved...
[T-Mobile LG G2x] anomy13:
Hmm......sometimes I put my sim card the wrong way which gave me invalid sim card msg..... so just double check that the cut off edge is on the right side.

Also, if your phone is indeed unlocked, try unlocking it again it would not hurt.

I would also check the radio frequencies capabilities for your phone because simple network might not support that. For example, I use wind network in canada, which uses the radio frequency equivalent of 1700, which is also compatible to t-mobile g2x.

Hope this helps.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] gggirlgeek:
You said it has worked with a T-mobile sim card? Are you sure? Borrow someone's sim card for a few minutes (one that has an account on it) and see if it works.

If it does than it sounds like the phone is actually locked.

If it doesn't than the phone is the problem. It's either on the wrong baseband (not 1700) or it's a hardware problem.

Honestly, even a locked T-mobile phone should work with Simple Mobile. I have set up 2 locked phones with them already (one G2x today, and one older phone) with sim cards from ebay.

So the final question is, did you buy a Simple Mobile "activation kit" or just a replacement sim card? You need a NEW, unopened sim card kit. Ebay could have sold you a previously owned one.

Hope this helps.

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One more thing. If an active T-mobile card works in it you could try forcing the APN settings to Simple Mobile.

Root your phone (it's easy I promise!) There is also an unroot application you can install if you're worried. Look in the market.

Then install an app in the market called APN Manager. Delete the T-mobile APN listing. (write the t-mobile settings down so you'll be able to add it again if necessary.)

If all of this is too much for you, seriously just exchange the phone and start over. But MAKER SURE the new phone is for a USA 1700 cell phone service!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] redfarsi:
Umm......the G2x is P999.....this is the right forum section. And that forum link is to this forum section....

Also, I should add that you should be on stock ROM if your using this phone on a different carrier. The unlock menue doesn't show up on CM7....unless they've changed something int he past couple months.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] REM152:
Well I've sent in the phone for repair so hopefully I get this resolved at some point, but thanks everyone for the info I'll keep you updated.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sraros:
Ok, so I searched many threads with only one similar to mine but no solution.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=846839

I own a Galaxy S froyo 2.2.1 with recently installed Go Launcher (a week ago)

I was planning to make a backup and upgrade this weekend so I was searching saving webpages to do it.

So there it goes Friday night, a day before I sit down to make the upgrade.....my phone runs out of battery. After a few hours I open it and BOOM. Almost all apps force close, facebook, shazam, dropbox, Advanced task killer and Go launcher force close looping. After holding home key got into task manager uninstalled GO launcher and switched to default TWlauncher.

To my surprise almost everything is gone, contacts, almost all apps and whatever not deleted is not working.

Is there any chance I get at least my contacts back with some filesystem restore or something, please heeeeelp. Last backup was 6 months ago via Kies.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HenryJe:
i think there are no way to get your contacts back, try to collect them again, next time, remember to sync them with your gmail or kies or save them to your memory card, make it a habbit before making an upgrade or update