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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] steindog99:
I thought the root/unroot functions of the auto root package only worked for el30/el31 and ek02 roms. Will it unroot an el29 rom?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
The root only works up to and including EK02.

The unroot (and all the other functions) works for all versions (assumes you are rooted either using Auto Root or one of the pre-rooted ODIN OneClicks)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] oscarthegrouch:
Is it safe to mobile Odin the rooted EL29 with cwm packed in, from calkulins fc18 with cwm rogue? The one he released as his beta yesterday. I could wait and do it when I get home but that won't be until 8 hours from now. I don't care about the modem. I just want end result of being able to get at and restore my Android of gb 2.9.2
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
I don't know enough about how mobile odin is implemented to tell you whether it is susceltible to ics kernel issues or not.

I can tell you if you odin back to el29 you are safe. I suspect you are probably ok with mobile odin but can't say for sure.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] byzking:
SF.. Props to your work.. I tried following your steps and I was about halfway through the process when it went red and failed... couldn't recover. Now, it says. Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Can you point me in the right direction to recover?

Sprint, Samsung SPH-D710
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] byzking:
So apparently, it was bricked.. I took it into a sprint store and they gave me a new one under warranty no charge and it has. EK02 on it.. I'd like to say this is a good chance to try it again.. But, After reading the forums for months before trying this, and it failing so harshly. With all the preparation, I'm quite hesitant to try this again.

I miss the days of my rooted Samsung moment.. It was so easy.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
Unless you wiped with ICS-based CWM it probably was recoverable.

Firmware upgraded encountered an issue just means the previous flash did not complete.

It is too late now, but did you happen to try pulling the battery, then as you press and hold Power+VolDown, reinsert the battery. If it sounds awkward for your fingers, then that is the correct sequence.

If that got you back into ODIN D/L mode, you could have just reflashed and it should have worked.

Sometime unreliable cables can result in the behavior you saw.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] byzking:
Whats up SF. I actually did try that.. It was stuck in the yellow triangle exclamation mark screen no matter what we did.. However, Everything turned out for the best. I ran your methods with my new E4GT and it ran flawlessly.. Its up and running rooted now.. Thanks again...

Gotta always root my droids for the tether. I'm a soldier.. Makes life easier. lol Peace out.. I gotta move on to the next steps clockwork etc etc..
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] LouRock:
SFHUB,

Hey bro would you happen to know where I can obtain a flashable zip of this el29? I tried Calks thread but his links have been down for some time now.

Thanks..
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
I don't keep the zips around, but you could use the OneClicks in the first post with Mobile ODIN in case your goal was to flash something from the phone.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] oscarthegrouch:
Which one you want?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] LouRock:
Would like to have the stock rooted deodexed or odexed EL29 zip.

Thx..
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] oscarthegrouch:
Calkulin already gave me his permission to torrent these rooted stock zips. Pick which one you want in your client of choice. Stock rooted deodexed or odexed zips flashable from cwm. (Disclaimer) I have downloaded them only but haven't tried flashing them yet. I grab stuff in case I might need it in the future. I can't guarantee they will work because I can't find any md5's in his original post of these.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] TheDudeAbides:
I'm trying to root using EL29 method for mac, and when I drop the first EL29 modem download in 7-zip and hit extract, I get this error. Anyone know why?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
Not sure about Mac errors, but you can also use ZArchiver in Android to unpack the files on the phone:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.zdevs.zarchiver
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] TheDudeAbides:
So download the files onto my SD card and unpack the (3) files from reference section on the first page and...then what? I'm so lost.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
What are you trying to flash with? Heimdall or Mobile ODIN?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] TheDudeAbides:
I'm just trying to get rooted so I can flash CM9. I have heimdall on my mac. Thanks for your help!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
Just flash StockCWM-EL26.tar.md5 from here:

http://chris41g.devphone.org/index.php?dir=EpicTouch/Stock+Repack/EL26/

Boot into recovery and flash your preferred modem and CM9.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] TheDudeAbides:
I appreciate your help, but I'm just gonna find a PC and follow qbking77's video. lol, thanks though :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] oscarthegrouch:
VMWare Fusion and XP works in lion for this kind of stuff. Odin, one click odin and autoroot
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
If you have the time, do writeup, with the driver installs and any configuration people need to do. I'm sure Mac folks would appreciate being able to run ODIN in an emulator.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] oscarthegrouch:
Nothing special to do that you wouldn't do with windows. Install vmware fusion, Get your windows iso or cd/dvd, start vmware and tell it you have iso or optical disk, give it any normal info that would be needed on a windows install for a pc. ONLY thing to make sure you do in settings, for fusion, after windows is finished installing, is make sure when you plug something into usb that you always let the virtual machine use it and not use or share with osx. First time you plug something usb in it will ask you what to do. Pick always let the virtual machine use usb devices. That way if/when odin and adb connect and disconnect with the device quickly during normal procedures, it will always give the usb control to windows. If not, you're not going to be able to do it when it connect disconnect connect disconnects You know, the sound something makes in windows when you plug a usb device in. Also, remove the usb device properly in the tray icon before you yank the cable out of the port. That's normal suggested procedure when dealing with usb devices in windows. Here's a screen shot of the setting within vmware fusion if you miss it. Like I said, the first time you plug something in, it will ask which machine do you want to give control of the usb device to when the virtual machine is running. Select the virtual machine/windows and NOT osx. Install drivers for phone like it says to do in the windows how to. It's not difficult at all. The last picture, you would eject the first selection, the one that says, "safely remove usb mass storage device." That's when you're done with everything and want to unplug the cable. If adb or odin or autoroot isn't appearing to work, restart windows and shut down phone and pull battery then put back in and power back on. "Normal" stuff you might encounter with windows and flashing.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] garwynn:
*Edit 2: Answered already, disregard.*

*Edit* Link to the wi-fi issue itself:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1569348
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Rich3077:
Many thanks, worked great and was super easy!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] alwaysbelieve1:
Can I flash the FC 24 modem with this ROM with success or no?

---

Bob Garon

http://bobgarontraining.com
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Esoteric68:
Yes you can.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Biker1:
You should be ok.

Found this:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=23623219&postcount=7

http://forum.sdx-developers.com/?topic=19576.0

As for flashing, maybe install the .tar file via ODIN compared to flashing via CWM
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mmark27:
This is the greatest safety net ever made. Saved me several times and gives us all the freedom to try any ROM out there only to be able to run home for safety. sfhub is truly the man. Thanks man!!!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] acme64:
i just rooted with the zedomax kernel (i didn't want to wipe anything) and now trying to run option c to install el29 w/ cwm, it sits on waiting to detect device (or what have you, basically the first step after L.) What's wrong? can i just throw "\e4gtauto-sfx\copy2sd-img\000root\zImage-el29-cwm-rogue" into a tar and flash it with odin?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
Basically "adb" cannot see your phone. Usually it is some configuration or driver issue.

See this post for a debugging checklist:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=19443755&postcount=142
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] oscarthegrouch:
Try reboot computer, shut down phone, pull phone battery, push phone power button for a few seconds, replace battery, power up phone. Once it boots and everything settles down, unlock screen and try running autoroot again. Tap the screen once and awhile so it stays awake while the computer is doing its thing. I don't know if this is your problem but it has helped me in the past a few times.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dislplin01:
I know this sound stupid but I just want to triple check before messing with my friends phone this is for rooting the galaxy s2 from sprint and I know this the right one because his baseband says el29 right
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
Yes you have the right thread. I applaud you for checking.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dislplin01:
Thank you
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dislplin01:
hey when i did it the first time i had to press volume up and it went into download made but then failed??? but know when i boot volume up it goes to android recovery????

EDIT got it
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] barnacles10:
Volume down and power is download mode.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] v2.2v:
Really need help

I rooted my friends epic touch...flashed recovery and tried to install aokp...but it aborted....and now it wont boot up! i have tried everything tonight. Flashing another rom, one click odin, and regular odin. The two odins start but fail out :( Any ideas? PLease please

EDIT: wanted to add...ive tried multiple cords. I only have one computer but ive flashed odin on this thing countless times. Also tried redownloading the files
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Biker1:
Look through this post, and scroll down to Bricking Suspects.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=23149990&postcount=1

I think I read something from sfhub that may help.

I gotta find that post.

Found it.

See if this pertains to you:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=23973388&postcount=244

But if you can get into ODIN, you can't One Click a GB ROM?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] D-Tronic:
I have the lastest CM9 build installed, can I use this to go back to EL29?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Biker1:
Yes. You can ODIN back.

See this:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1568606&page=2
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Custodian:
I know this is a extra dumb question but can I use odin to flash this unto my epic touch 4g by sprint? I know the title says odin/tar. And oh, how do I turn on 4g..
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kingdazy:
Sorry, this might be an asinine question, but what exactly defines "user data", in terms of what is wiped/preserved with the two different versions?

(PS, thank you for adding torrents!)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jxb25:
Not to sound dumb but basically the only way to root is to use a computer there isnt a way to just do it on your phone
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Biker1:
1) Yes

2) Go to:

- Settings

- Wireless & Network

- 4G and turn ON

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Root via ODIN via Computer

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Contacts, call history, mms, sms, bookmarks, calender, alarms, emails, applications,

Preserve Data means you won't have to reinstall the above, although you should back all data. I use My Backup Pro, and I also have Titanium Backup.

And always flash a Nandroid.

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
If your question is odin vs odin oneclick, the tar.md5 files or in the 2nd post. I used to package them as regular odin but odin oneclick is easier and less to configure for the user, basically just press start.

Quickest way to turn on 4g is to drag the notification bar and use the toggle control.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] yotie:
LOOK

NICE INSTRUCTIONS!!! thanks!!!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] toobz:
I can't connect my phone to my computer. all it does is charge. I've tried everything. USB debugging, uninstall/reinstall drivers, formatting phone, restarting computer. I just can't get my PC to recognize my phone. I've even tried different usb cables. Can anyone help me? I think it's a problem with my computer rather than my phone. I'm at my wits end.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
Are you using the cable that came with your Samsung Epic 4G Touch? I had similar problems using multiple cables that came with an LG Optimus S, would charge, but never data. Other people had the same experience with the LG Optimus S cable.

The other thing is go over the debugging steps here:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=19443755&postcount=142

It is actually for ADB, but can double as general USB connectivity debugging.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] comagnum:
I'm currently trying to run this program and I've follwed all of the instructions, got the yellow com box (download mode), program (odin) starts going through the processes but the program (odin) stops at setup connection. I've let it sit here for 20 minutes, twice in a row now, and it doesn't progress any further in the process. Any reason as to why?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
Are you using ODIN (2nd post) or ODIN OneClick (first post)

Try a different computer and/or cable.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] achang9523:
Im trying to root my phone so I can get hot spot. I have no internet where I am. But when I try to dl the files my phone says unsuccessful. Any help wpuld be awesome. Ty.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] DataHawg:
Maybe try a different browser
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] HareyCarey:
Get Download All Files from Play store.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] eastwood1:
Can i use this after flashing alpha 3 ICS Rom to get back to stock? I love Alpha 3 but im just curious?

Im confused on what to do if i want to try different roms after flashing Alpha 3. I dont want to brick. I was hoping i can use this.

Thanks for the help.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] locoboi187:
Yes you can use this
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
If you don't care about the flash counter, either because you have ways to reset it (jig or triangle away) or just don't care, use the package in the 2nd post that has CWM integrated in already.

If you do care, use the regular package, and use Auto Root to install EL29+CWM-Rogue or EL26+CWM
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tailsthecat3:
This saved my butt one day, sfhub. I appreciate it and your work.

I'm interested in preparing for the ics ota. I've been rooted and clockworked since day one, coming from htc devices and a nexus s, the e4gt was a new experience for me. Can I flash the Odin, no data (to keep my stuff), without clockwork and still be able to receive the ota when it comes? Even if I've deleted a bunch of stuff from /system? I remember with older devices, an altered /system prevented installation of ota updates.

Or would y'all recommend just waiting for a cwm flashable stock ics ota update? I appreciate your time, in advance. Thank you!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
If you modify or remove /system files there is a good chance the OTA won't work. Ironically with ICS you'll have a better chance that the modified or removed files won't make a difference because more files are being shipped as full files vs diff files, so if the file you modified or deleted happens to be shipped as a full file, it won't care if you modified or deleted it because they will just replace it. It is only the files that are shipped as patches where they care that your existing file is present and unmodified.

Having said that, I think the easiest way for you to move to ICS would be to use an ODIN OneClick that should be available a little before or after the official release depending on how the leaks come along.

If you want to guarantee being able to run the official OTA after having removed or modified files in /system where you find it hard to restore, just install the EL29 NoData OneClick and it will put the files back in /system and you'll be ready for the OTA. I would still advise against that though as you'll lose root and will probably have to flash something to get it back, so might as well only do it once.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tailsthecat3:
Understood. I appreciate the response.

I may or may not have pc access when the ota drops.

How about mobile Odin? I'd buy that if I could flash the ics ota tar/odin when it's made available. Would that be a viable option for me? Thanks again.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] slimsuse:
i have tried every single release, and as long as you let the call end and go back to the end screen, the notifications always work. its the GPS i have issues with, I hope there is an ICS fix soon. oh and Crakle doesnt work either.... ERRRR

this is by far the best!!

good work!!!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
Mobile ODIN is an option too. It will flash the OneClicks in this post. However it won't flash the modem, which you'll need to do separately (assuming you want the eventual final modem that comes with the release)

If it is possible to create a rooted OTA update that can be flashed in CWM I will put one together. I put one together for EK02->EL29 so the chances are good EL29->ICS will be doable too.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tailsthecat3:
Fantastic information and great news. Thank you! I'll stay rooted with cwm for now on el29...gonna buy mobile Odin.

I'll keep an eye out for your ics tar/odin and/or the ics ota flashable. Thanks again!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] SOLDIER57:
Poblem flashing with ODIN

I am trying to root using this method and on my phone I have EL29. I elected to use the reset option and not the preserve. I am concerned because this process has been going for over 20 minutes now and it is still not done. The blue progress bar on my phone and the green progress bar in ODIN is almost complete but it has been at this stage. I don't know If I need to wait longer, disconnect or anything. Below is the log in odin showing my progress and data.img is where its stuck on and it will not progress. Please HELP!

<ID:0/004> 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:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..

<ID:0/004> File analysis..

<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/004> Initialzation..

<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/004> recovery.bin

<ID:0/004> hidden.img

<ID:0/004> boot.bin

<ID:0/004> Sbl.bin

<ID:0/004> param.lfs

<ID:0/004> cache.img

<ID:0/004> zImage

<ID:0/004> factoryfs.img

<ID:0/004> data.img

***** UPDATE*****

After an hour of waiting for this operation to complete I disconnected the phone and removed the battery then placed it back in to power the device back on and now I am even WORSE off than I was, I am not able to charge my phone or boot it up. When I try to reboot it says issue with firmware update. However I can still boot up into odin mode so I am going to attempt to try this again using a different computer and if that does not work I will try again with a different USB cable and hopefully I will have success. Any help would be greatly appreciated/
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] leaderbuilder:
Retry with a

brand new high quality USB cable

. Do not use the one you were using. And you might want to try from another PC.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
Let me guess. You installed ICS and used an ICS-based custom recovery to restore, wipe, factory reset, etc.?

This is a known method of damaging your /data partition. Not just the partition but the actual hardware EMMC memory associated with /data is also damaged.

ODIN OneClick is just the messenger in this case. The damage was done by the ICS-based custom recovery operations. Not matter what tool you use, traditional ODIN, CWM, etc., they will all fail or hang on the /data partition.

Your only real option is to get your phone replaced.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kgatlanta:
Does this method still work on new phones from Sprint?

My research (http://xdaforums.com/wiki/Samsung_Epic_4G_Touch/ROMs) tells me the latest official ROM for new phones is EL29, just a quick question to verify before I help someone buy a new phone?

Thanks ahead of time!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tailsthecat3:
Is your question about the software? EL29 is the latest.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
Yes, as previous mentioned, EL29 is the latest official release from Sprint. There are newer "leaked" ICS releases, but they are not official releases. They are for testing purposes.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] VanillaG0rilla:
I tried running the one-click for EL29 after being on an AOKP rom. Now I'm stuck in a boot loop...any help?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
Did you flash the Full version? The NoData version won't work if you are downgrading from ICS back to GB.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] VanillaG0rilla:
I didn't...I'm trying now though. I'll let you know.

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Thank you kind sir. This resolved it. I was starting to get a little scared.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bryce850:
i have a ? to was performing the oneclick el29 and it stoped 25% and disconnected, now odin wont read the phone anymore after 3 different usb cables sigh
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
So you can still boot into ODIN DL mode?

It is very rare for it to just stop and disconnect. Usually that is a cable issue. Are you using the cable that came with the phone?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] winfan:
This is the exact same issue I've run into and I believe it has to do with USB Debugging. Did you enable USB Debugging before you went into download mode? If not you will need yo replace your device. Unless sfhub you have any suggestions if this is the case.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
USB debugging doesn't affect ODIN DL mode.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bryce850:
Well kept playing with it using my 3 different usb cables and it connected and finished the flash and now all is good so yes I kept getting the you need to finish your firmware update screen. I think I have a charge port going out because my other touch works just fine with the cables which are all new btw. But this one keeps disconnecting for some reason
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
When you aren't flashing try wiggling the cable around to see if there are "loose" positions, which hopefully if known, can be avoided. Sometimes with loose ports, if you raise or lower the phone, relative to the cable, it puts enough bend in the port/usb plug to keep everything well connected.

Also try using compressed air/keyboard cleaner to get rid of any particles which might be stuck in the port.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bryce850:
Thanks man will do
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] linuxtad:
sfhub,

Just wanted to drop you a thank you. Had some initial issues with samsung kies updates not allowing kies to run on windows 7. This along with several other reasons prompted me initially to use your one click, (may the zerglings rest in peace:( )since then I have followed all your stock rooted roms. I appreciate the work! Thank you!

Sent from my SPH-D710
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] batting1000:
Glad to be back on EL29. Will be waiting for a more stable ICS version.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] maluminse:
"If you want CWM use Option C in the Auto Root Package to install EL29+CWM-Rogue (you are already rooted so Option A is not necessary)"

Under option c there is no link to anything in that line regarding el29+cmw...

Ok found my answer

qbkings guide to getting custom recovery:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZRnH-_XZmM
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sfhub:
I assure you it is there:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1342728
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Kikoshi:
Sorry wrong topic lol
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] info[]box1:
Looking for the file the will allow the tethering wifi app to work on this ROM.

Thank in advance