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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] adma84:
Once you flash cm7, your boot partition will be restored with your new kernel/recovery. You will not be changing anything kernel related by started up. I am trying to help you get your fix quicker ;)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Onumis:
It appears the steps from the OP about coming from a previous version don't work for updating. Mine just sat at the Samsung GS2 screen. Went back in to factory reset to see if it makes a difference. Still doesn't appear to of :O
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] adma84:
So, what steps did you use?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] smoothone:
Can anyone confirm if sms, mms work in alpha 4? Thanks in advance.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Shoulon:
mms has issue's still.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] hoopsdavis:
I just followed these steps and got stuck at "Samsung GALAXY S II Screen.

Any ideas?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] EmperorX:
Mms works with GOSMS installed. Not native though, unfortunately
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] BigJPNut:
All having troubles read my post at #2506. Its the safest and worked like a charm!

Edit: The people having trouble I assume had FB21 rogue recovery installed.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kiekan:
Do you know if handcent works as well? Thanks.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Onumis:
Lol I'm using odin to go back t El26 and flash cm7
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Specialksg1:
I'd guess that you were using rogue recovery. Is that correct?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Onumis:
I was which I forgot it needed to be in CWM. Curious why does it matter which recovery you use?

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Here's the post just so people don't got to look for it.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Specialksg1:
No idea, above my head. But I was hoping that steady's new fb21 rev2 solved it but I think that was strictly kernel changes, not recovery.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jnguyen12:
This Alpha 4 is bad assssssssssss! Thanks Sbrissen :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Onumis:
Doh forgot to wipe cache now I'm getting everything has stopped working. Sigh got to do it all again.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Mimis_69:
Any third party messaging app works.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] BigJPNut:
the method in post#2526 works also. My method is probably safer but I did it both ways with no issues just to help people out.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] xak944:
I just upgraded from Alpha 3.1+ACS FB21 to Alpha 4 while keeping my data intact. Here's how:

Boot to ACS Recovery

Flash CM7 zip

Immediately boot back into recovery (adb reboot recovery, or Advanced > Reboot Recovery)

Now in pure CWM, flash the new CM9

Wipe cache

Reboot

Thanks, sbrissen & team!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cjwaggsrx8:
so what recovery should I use with Alpha 4?.. Just flash via rom manager for now or what? TIA
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Overstew:
Where can I get the newest gapps? I'm hearing my old ones wont work. Lol (i got the one from alpha 1)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Overstew:
Miui or cm7 recovery should work. (flash one of the two, then follow the cm9 instructions.)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] digweed4me:
this alpha 4 way smoother than previous build got quadrant around 3600

and my stock text message working i just texted my brother and he texted me back.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] playya:
No rom manager my friend... If you follow any thread in xda you will see that it can cause issues and something to stay away from....More than enough solid methods to use other than that
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] JohnCorleone:
OK so if coming from GB, the OP install instructions are current?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] digweed4me:
i flashed back to cm7 from bubby and reboot to recovery them flash caulkin format all zip and flash alpha 4 and new ics gapp.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cjwaggsrx8:
Im aware of that man.. U think i can odin Steady's fb21 with this.. Or is there a way to Odin just a recovery and not a kernel?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] digweed4me:
just confirming gps got instant lock so everything working hell yeah

but navigation says searching for gps still same as fb 15,17,21
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] AshyKnuttz:
Damn, i just tried this and thought it would work, but just go stuck at samsung galaxy sII -.-
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mookiejr05:
Am I OK with just wiping cache and davlik??
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] playya:
ok no prob but if you are aware of that... here is something else to make you aware of... You can not flash a kernel without a recovery with our phones or a recovery without a kernel.... just an FYI but yes on Steadys page he states that his kernel is CM9 compatible

FB21 rev2 (Official Release)

Kernel-

*Add explicit handling for /data/system to fix bootloop on factory reset (thanks Calkulin!)

Recovery-

*Rogue v1.2.1

FB21 (Official Release)

Kernel-

+Based on stock pulled FB21 (Thanks Calkulin!)

+Works on both stock ICS Touchwiz Roms and CM9

Recovery-

*Rogue v1.2.1
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] b1g.p0ppa:
No way to Odin just the recovery. And something's weird with Rogue FB21 V2. It heimdall'ed just fine and booted up all the way. Then I took it down to recovery, wipe cache and dalvik. Then when I booted I got a message saying com.android.phone process had stopped. I couldn't get past the ok button to even unlock. This is the same zImage I was using prior to a4 so I know it's good. I'd recommend avoiding until that gets understood.

EDIT: I recovered no prob by booting to recovery, flash CM7, reboot recovery, flash CM9, flash latest gapps, wipe cache, wipe dalvik.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cjwaggsrx8:
Same **** happened to me!! guess we'll see what Steady says...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] KBizzle:
Great release. I did notice I lost 3g when I walked out of wifi signal. I was still able to send texts but no 3g data til I rebooted. Otherwise I will keep an eye on battery, if all is reasonable in that department, this will be my new dd.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nivron:
I may be the minority but mine works fine. Sent pics and texts to an Atrix on AT&T, an iPhone on AT&T and an EVO 4G on Sprint with no issues. Confirmed all three individuals were using stock messaging apps, as was I.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] digweed4me:
mine works too
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] locoboi187:
Everything seems to work except for GPS. Even though that's necessary for me, I call this my daily now :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] digweed4me:
have u tried going back to gb rom and get lock and flashing this again?

i am trying it right now report back
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kiekan:
Are you able to receive mms, though?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] BigJPNut:
Same thing here....dont flash steadys kernel
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] KBizzle:
I've received mms in go SMS, but when I sent one, it looked like it went through but the person never got it.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] EmperorX:
I can send mms just fine through handcent and gosms. Stock messaging however, I can not. Confirmed with recipients, and I can receive. I prefer gosms over handcent by far... wish I could use stock though. Some of you guys are lucky!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nitro_c4:
Should I flash this GApps zip or the one in the development thread?

gapps-ics-20120224-signed.zip

I know I can flash any, but I want your opinion.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kc_hubbard:
FYI...Rogue Stock FB21 rev2 breaks the camera (suppose I'm not too surprised by this maybe). Camera...CWM Recovery . Decisions, decisions.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] KBizzle:
You're right. Tried mms in go SMS again. My previous pic and the new one showed up. Must have gotten stuck. Lol. Super happy now.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] speeddemon1891:
visual voicmail

Hello did a search of the thread for visual voicemail but got nothing. Is there a way to get it on this rom?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] digweed4me:
how did u flash fb21 rev 2?

did u do it from stock recovery?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cidica:
Well so far no luck for me getting the new one installed. Looks like it's a bust on my end for now no more time to really play with stuff.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] playya:
Try camera ics in the market that sucker is great. It may clear your camera woes if it does not need use of the kernel somehow....give it a shot
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] BigJPNut:
Breaks more than that. Boot into recovery and wipe cache and dalvik, then reboot
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Steady Hawkin:
Strange...everything is working for me....make sure your on the 2/24 Gapps

For those looking at using our kernel/recovery please ready this- http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=23120367&postcount=635
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nivron:
Aye. Send and receive worked fine for me with all three recipients.

My GPS works fine too. Tested with GPS Status and Google Maps. The camera rocks, 4G and WiFi still work. There's nothing really wrong with it as far as I know. I don't use external SD so I can't comment on that.

For what its worth, I edited updater-script to remove the asserts and flashed after cache/system/data wipes in whatever recovery Calkulin's E4GT 2.9.2 came with. I'm not a fan of flashing an intermediary ROM.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Freeroot:
Oh, how I love a good circle jerk.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] interhawk1:
The battery life on this from is phenomenal!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] davidc23:
This may sound dumb but I followed the instructions and when I flashed it it gave me a random error code, maybe a bad download?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] smccall:
must be on the original clockworkmod to flash it. I flashed cm7 first then wiped flashed cm9 worked perfect hope that helps. it could be a bad download but most errors I heard were caused by using rogues or acs recovery.

don't know if this has been mention but if you download tubemate and play all from the market you can watch youtube videos.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ker0zene:
I got an offset error, reflashed and got a diff offset error. Booted into the ROM and it worked.. not sure if you're seeing a similar error but it might be benign. My recovery is chris41g's stock el29 + CWM
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nivron:
The Offset messages are to be expected, and are not an "issue" during the flash.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] yogib83:
How did the devs get the WiMax working on CM7 for the OG Epic 4G? I'm also wondering why the 4G modems used in the stock E4GT ROMs, cant be applied to or modified to work on the AOSP builds such as CM7/9.

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Thanks Wizard Knight, you explained it perfectly. But you know, sarcasm is anger's ugly cousin :p

Do you thing 4G will be easier to implement into future AOSP builds once sprint switches to LTE? I'm not talking about the E4GT, but future LTE phones by Sprint.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Darkshneider:
OG Epic has been out for over a year and look how long it took them to get CM7... it takes time. We might get it, we might not.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] huskerpat:
The evo got 4g because a couple of rather talented guys spent months writing the necessary code from the ground up. Was most likely a unique occurrence. Unless Samsung publishes the source code for the 4g drivers, it's just not going to happen on this phone.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Onumis:
:)

/10char
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] digitalcrash:
Well how?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Onumis:
Hooked up my tablet running ICS to my Internet connection. I didn't say my e4gt :P
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] scarmon25:
That was just wrong man. :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Onumis:
Yeah I know got to entertain myself some how throughout the work day. I actually just installed the alpha back on my phone. Couldn't help it, it's so b e a utiful
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] thatdudepoops:
Am I to understand that most if these issues with BT, wifi and camera are kernel related?

Sent from the future
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dbaybay:
I've been using this ROM since it dropped as my daily. I miss my wifi, but for some ICS-lovin' I'll deal. I have been running for a day and three hours off the charger and still have 40% battery life (minimal usage). That is the best battery life I've seen from any ROM, especially AOSP for this phone. With MIUI I saw 10 hours at most, even when I barely touched the phone.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] iBustCh3rries:
Pick the phone up and use it lol. I get about 4 hours tops of use...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Epix4G:
I got 6 hours out of it

3.5 screen on ...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] yogib83:
Oh okay, I just switched over from an AT&T Captivate, so I'm still new to the Sprint CDMA community.

With me, I use my 4G for my everyday internet needs, using the mobile hotspot. So, unfortunately it looks like I'll be waiting awhile on 2.3 :cool:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] eman3316@optonline.net:
Not sure but supposedly Bubby got these working so don't know what that means in term of kernel related or not...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] locoboi187:
i havent, but let me know how that works :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] beastley:
Are there any plans to go official for nightly support? I realize that even though this is a great build (I use it as a daily), it is still an alpha. I'm just wondering as cm7 never made it to official status.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] digitalcrash:
Well I can confirm that flashing standard Odin works I still have camera and mms works just fine have not tryed clearing cache and from the sounds of it I won't.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jnguyen12:
My GPS is very accurate. But my navigation doesn't seem to work. Any suggestions? ):
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] digitalcrash:
Video camera is a no go it records all grades of green ****.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nivron:
Now I can confirm that. Wonder if its recording or playback that does the green overlay.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] magoo5289:
Previously, you would use Titanium Backup and make a manual backup of the voicemail app. Then restore it without data into CM. This failed for me in CM9. While it worked, it never seemed to receive voicemail. I'm wondering if maybe it was compiled for a different OS? With the new ICS leaks though, it may be possible to attempt this again.

I have been getting texts instead (not using Google Voice) which works for me before I get around to testing the theory.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] EmperorX:
Now I just hope sbrissen can get the Google Chrome browser working for us... i'd rather not use a tweaked .apk but will for the time being. The OG Epic community got it working through the market in the latest alpha... Anyone know what they did?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] KBizzle:
I was under the impression that the chrome browser didn't have flash support. Why would you want to use it?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cidica:
I think they did a build.prop change? I could be wrong but I read something about that.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] digweed4me:
if u have rom toolbox u can do it by changing build.display id

here is the link:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1516209
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] BigJPNut:
I flashed the kernel using odin pc and when I wiped is when I got the fc. Maybe later I will try odin mobile.

Edit: Also I was on 2/24 gapps
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Respect18:
Woo-hoo! I got YouTube :)

...but because I backed up the app from my MIUI.

Such a great build! Will donate when I can!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] EmperorX:
I don't browse many flash heavy sites... If I do, i'll just fire up the stock browser. In my limited experience with it, the chrome browser is FREAKING AWESOME.

I run my business on Google Apps/Chrome etc. To have every tab I have open on my computers also available on my phone and tablet is a godsend.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] BigJPNut:
Yes, the problem comes when you wipe cache/dalvik cache though.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] EmperorX:
Does this have any "negative" effects that I should look out for in the long run as far as market compatibility or anything goes?

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Right on dude. I see you are from the Seattle area as well (and you like Nero!). Did you go to identity this past summer? Also, Nit GriT March 30th@!!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] digweed4me:
this is what one guy said i havent tried it myself

"the build.prop edit is much better than the modded app.. with the build.prop edited you should be able to update app from the market vs waiting for the app to be modded."
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] EmperorX:
lmfao after waiting for *Android is upgrading*

CHROME SUCCESS! Thanks guys. This versions is blazing fast
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] KBizzle:
I see.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Overstew:
Youtube is weird. Lol green line and skin color is two toned.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] KBizzle:
Anyone notice there 3g running better? It's odd but mine seems to have gotten better. Lol.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] chandlerw88:
Does your YouTube show green?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] AshyKnuttz:
I flashed EL26+CWM(no rogue), then I flashed bubby's CM7 alpha 6(with gapps). Once I rebooted the screen was stuck at Samsung Galaxy SII once again, so I rebooted to recovery again(vol up+power) and flashed CM9, gapps and did a data wipe/factory reset, and rebooted the phone....and somehow this time it didnt get stuck....it started up fine, I rebooted to recover once again to flash FB21 modem, still working...not sure how that all worked itself out but it did. hope that helps someone.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] guirae:
Kind of a hassle but you can try the whole go back to a nandroid back up that had GPS lock/navigation, lock, boot into CWR with leaving it locked, flash back to current ROM, immediately try to lock.

Worked for me :) EL29 to FB21. GPS locks as fast as it has ever locked before.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dodgerbluehero:
You guys getting notification LED for messages?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] qwasz123:
Yup! but I also had it the last build. And I also use Lightflow (But I know it works without lightflow too)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] BigJPNut:
Can someone please post a working youtube.apk or link? Thanks in advance!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sweets55:
I was a bit nervous doing this but it worked. I had the wrong gapps. thanks

Thanks... ;)

Does WiFI work? How do you get into the settings?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] javan966:
solid build only problem am having is MMS not sending or receiving, GPS always searching but i can live without those 2 for now
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] digweed4me:
wifi works amazingly got 15-18 mbps on my 20mbps connection.

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settings and click on wifi network
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] sweets55:
I forgot to say no networks pop up when WiFi is on. I've turned on/off and rebooted but no worky...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jnguyen12:
Damn it..... Didn't want to do that. But I'll guess I'll try it. Thanks.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] BigJPNut:
When i downloaded rom toolbox my buildprop id was already edited to the one in the link. Is that the one you used?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] digweed4me:
if its the same then try downloading chrome from market if its not then

EDIT:YOU "MUST" ALSO CHANGE:ro.build.display.id also to IML74K..... DON'T FORGET TO SAVE AFTER CHANGES ARE MADE!! THEN "REBOOT DEVICE!!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] islanda73:
I cant flash alpha 4 without phone apk fcing
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] digitalcrash:
OK so I've only been on alpha 4 for about 3 hours and I think its safe to say this is more beta than alpha sbrissen you really are genius.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] firket2000:
I'm having the same problem. For me it happens with or without fb21 rev2. I tried to flash via rouge in an upgrade from 3.1 and fresh from cm7. Same results
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] NORCALkID:
Anyone having issues trying to uninstall apps ?? I get package installer force closes
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jcar23424:
capacitive lights

anyone having trouble with their capacitive lights going off? mine seem to stay on when the screen is on and only turn off when the screen is off.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Bazirker:
Dumb question, but what build exactly are you guys testing, i.e. where are you downloading it from?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cjwaggsrx8:
So just so we are clear here.. Mobile odin is the only way to go for the rev 2 fb21?? After a fresh stock rooted restore i'd hate to have to do it again. Sorry for the stupidness.. im hip with everything except mobile odin. never had to use before.. Sounds awesome though. Antbody care to share an apk with me?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cidica:
look in the Dev section for the CM9 thread there is a new build (ie Alpha 4) to download there.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] islanda73:
Alpha 4 and its right here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1475359
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] anthony67:
Install the mobile Odin Lite apk first then install the flash kernel apk and you should be good to go. make sure you have the .tar files on your sd card and tap on what you want to do ie: kernel, modem etc. then scroll down to flash and hit continue/yes.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] digweed4me:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1475359
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Ophois:
All I did to get from A3.1 to A4.0 was use Calkulins wipeall .zip, flashed 4.0 then gapps and rebooted. It booted fine for me. That wipeall is incredibly useful and has saved me an ODIN many times.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jnguyen12:
I really want this to be my DD but I'm still getting random reboots. Anyone else? ):
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] KBizzle:
None here.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] PinnerProxy:
Baterry life? Of daily users? Im about to flash this cuz i hear its better thN the fb21 leak
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dodgerbluehero:
Hmmm I tried light flow but I can only get the led to come on for low battery :( stumped
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] KBizzle:
Im a stickler for battery but my experience so far has been good. On other builds, I could literally watch the battery drain. This one has been holding up well and even after a few reboots, I haven't seen it plunge like the other builds.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] KBizzle:
Are you using a third party messaging app?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] riassan:
It's good, I get about 16 + with normal usage.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dodgerbluehero:
No I'm using the stock..... and t doesn't seem to work even without light flow installed
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nibrwr:
If I install A4 without Rogue kernel, my screen locks up and phone is unresponsive. If I install Rogue kernel, I get android.phone FCs, no matter if I install it via CWM or Mobile Odin.

Damnit. I really want to run this ROM without wiping my data.

Well ****... was running EL29 modem from Odin restore... updated to FB21 and Voila! No more phone FCs.

I've had too much whiskey... Thanks Scott, Steady, and community for all the work and help.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] digitalcrash:
Why not just wipe it this from is awesome and if your data is that important than why are you flashing roms to begin with?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] nibrwr:
Umm... thanks.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] firket2000:
I get that issue even with a wipe not sure wipe.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] NORCALkID:
Use and app like backdrop root or appextractor to install apps with data ... I installed all my android market apps no problem .. just don't install system apps
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kiekan:
I installed for bit and tested it out. Looks pretty awesome. Amazing work sbrissen!

Had to restore my GB rom, though. Couldn't figure out how to get the SD card mounted (so I could restore apps from it). No matter what I tried, MyBackupPro wouldn't work (it recognized that the backups were in /external_sd, but said there was an IO read and write error). If anyone can direct me on where to find a fix/workaround to that, I'd certainly reflash Alpha 4!

(I tried switching to this vold.fstab: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1513182 , no go. :( )
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] gosueric:
I cannot get this to boot for the life of me. I've used Alpha1/Alpha2 just fine, skipped 3, but I'm trying to use Alpha4 now, and any time I try and use it, it just doesn't boot.

Basically I Odin EL26 Stock + CMW Repack, reboot into recovery, install Alpha4, install GApps, do a data/factory reset, and reboot.

I've tried doing a data/factory reset before, after, re-downloading the Alpha4/GApps just in case they were bad, I don't know what else to try.

I'm going to try and install Alpha3 then update right now, see how that works...