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[Epic 4G Android Development] rocket321:
Found Chris41g's guide to help get things started:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1059639

As Chris41g alludes to in post #22 of that thread, there are things which cannot be properly dumped.

I found more info here: http://forums.androidcentral.com/dr...create-custom-odin-images-backup-restore.html

CLIP:

There are other files that may be in Odin packages, but they are protected by Samsung and cannot be dumped properly. The files are the bootloader, secondary bootloader, modems, and .lfs partitions. The files would be boot.bin, Sbl.bin, modem.bin (not sure what it would be for the CDMA/LTE dual modem here), and param.lfs. It however isn't that big of an issue that these can't be dumped as the can't really be altered by normal flashing of the device, and are usually only altered via OTA updates.

/CLIP

Wanted to add this as a heads up to anyone trying to follow that guide because you could brick your phone if you don't know what you're doing.
[Epic 4G Android Development] zanderman112:
Seems I may have started a search for something that doesn't exist. I could've sworn there was one though. I blame noobnl :-P

I am Z.
[Epic 4G Android Development] KennyG123:
That's OK Z at least we can move on now and someone will work with Rodderik and we will have a prerooted tar soon. I have faith in our community.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Rodderik:
some of you guys are over thinking it...the only thing u will 'dump' will be the system partition after you have your root files in there...and repack the kernel to include some default.prop edits...and lastly throw in the cwm recovery as the recovery.bin for 3 finger cwm...pretty simple...all the bootloaders and modem and all that crap are already in the tar to begin with
[Epic 4G Android Development] mocsab:
Did you see the link I posted on the previous page? It is to a tar file for EL30 that was posted on January 22nd and I am 90 percent sure it is rooted - I also could not find the link on XDA any more, but I downloaded this when it was originally posted - I don't even remember who posted it - but as I said, I am fairly certain it included CWM, busybox, etc.

If you have a way of opening the tar file to view what is inside, maybe you can see if it does include the necessary files for maintaining root when you flash it with Odin. I am not a developer so I don't know how to do that - anyway - you'll find the post with the link I gave on page 12 of this thread.
[Epic 4G Android Development] KennyG123:
No, I said before that one is Toadlife's tar, pure stock, no root.
[Epic 4G Android Development] pvtjoker42:
Like i said, everything but the kernel repacking part I've got down, I would just need to know where to go with that.
[Epic 4G Android Development] bbelos:
Get voodoo.initramfs-tools.tar.gz from chris41g
[Epic 4G Android Development] Rodderik:
pro-tip: https://github.com/project-voodoo/kernel_repack_utils
[Epic 4G Android Development] agentweez:
I think I screwed up. Phone will not turn on at all. Not even Samsung logo

I was attempting to upgrade my CM9 Alpha4 install with ei22 modem to el30 modem.

http://epiccm.blogspot.com/2012/02/e...are-image.html

Was following instructions, downloaded the modem only. The install was successful, Odin said PASS and reset my phone but my phone never came on.

I unplugged it, removed battery, try to turn it back on nothing.

Hold down volume key and power, nothing.

Hold down 1 key and power, nothing.

Help?
[Epic 4G Android Development] k0nane:
Flash the full TAR with repartition checked, as long as you can get into DL mode.
[Epic 4G Android Development] agentweez:
I can't get it into DL mode either, k0nane. It just looks at me with its sad black screen. I don't understand why it won't even get to DL mode.

Edit: WOOT! DL mode attained. removed SD card and battery after searching some xda threads. Now I'm just trying to get windows to recognize it in DL mode.
[Epic 4G Android Development] k0nane:
Because you wiped out everything by repartitioning. Remove the battery and let it sit for a few hours, then plug it back in and try to get back into DL mode. If that and a couple other methods don't work... unfortunately, you're a bit screwed. You should never check Repartition when flashing only a modem - this is well documented.
[Epic 4G Android Development] agentweez:
Thanks for the help. I've learned a lesson.

EDIT: Phone is now on EL30 stock and running again. Praise be to Heimdall.
[Epic 4G Android Development] agentweez:
Ok. So I'm having a really difficult time locating a how to on rooting stock and installing CWM via heimdall. I cant even view qbking's vids because theyre all in youtube and I'm at work where youtube is blocked. I would really appreciate a push in the right direction on doing this in heimdall (odin won't recignize my phone on this pc but heimdall will vOv
[Epic 4G Android Development] KennyG123:
There is a Heimdall procedure in post 2 of the How to recover a semi-bricked Epic thread in development. If you put that in Google it pops right up. Let me know if you can't find it.
[Epic 4G Android Development] agentweez:
Cool thanks so much, Kenny! I really appreciate that.
[Epic 4G Android Development] KennyG123:
Here is the link:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1052813
[Epic 4G Android Development] Naddict:
Kenny,

Why won't/don't you go ahead and make the blended el30/cwm/root mod(ROM) that everyone is looking for? I know you, if anyone, can do it!!!

Maybe during commercials now that the race is getting ready to start!??? :) :D
[Epic 4G Android Development] KennyG123:
Whew...your confidence of my abilities is overwhelming but I don't know anything about repacking a kernel. Thanks though. I tried just substituting the recovery and Odin threw up...kept getting stuck.
[Epic 4G Android Development] osiris2600:
I'm just glad to know someone is working on it. Thanks. Learning this stuff takes a high frustration tolerance; the rest of us have the easy part of waiting.
[Epic 4G Android Development] KennyG123:
If you want to use this tar to get back to a custom ROM on BML or to start fresh simply Odin it, then Odin in the CWM5 tar with auto reboot unchecked, pop battery in and out, 3 finger into CWM5 and flash the custom ROM.

CWM5:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1357655
[Epic 4G Android Development] osiris2600:
Thanks Kenny but I already knew that, it's just nice to have the prerooted tar. I guess I've been spoiled in the past!
[Epic 4G Android Development] Naddict:
Kennyglass=first dev to achieve cwm/root/el30!!!
[Epic 4G Android Development] KennyG123:
Not gonna happen...LOL. I did everything BUT brick my phone last night trying this. I don't understand why I can't just put the CWM recovery.bin and zImage from shadowkernel in the tar and boom goes the dynamite. Odin freezes at Zimage all the time. Looks like a kernel dev will have to come through for us.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Naddict:
Sorry to hear, and sorry to see Newman not do well last night...:)
[Epic 4G Android Development] KennyG123:
You mean Stewart :)
[Epic 4G Android Development] Naddict:
Dang Roush/Fenway drivers....!

OK, back on topic, lets say I trash my phone (can't see leaving sleeper rom), but say I try MIUI and hate it and need to start all over and want to get back to custom rom/MTD, can you give me (us users) a step by step using this tar and Odin.... what needs to happen to get back to said custom rom/MTD with root /CWM after a brick type event ? Thank you!
[Epic 4G Android Development] KennyG123:
Look 6 or 7 posts up from here. That is what I did after trying to make the tar.
[Epic 4G Android Development] sandman512:
Is this rooted or do I need to root?
[Epic 4G Android Development] KennyG123:
It is not rooted.
[Epic 4G Android Development] sandman512:
Thanks for the reply Kenny, I appreciate it. If I ODIN this, can I flash the SLEEPER ROM? I'm looking to start all over on my device including my formatting my SD card. Device is a little sluggish lately. Thanks!
[Epic 4G Android Development] KennyG123:
You Odin this, then Odin CWM5 with auto reboot unchecked. Remove, pop battery in and out, reboot into recovery and flash Sleeper.
[Epic 4G Android Development] sandman512:
Thanks, will be doing this after kids go to sleep!

When doing CWm5 in Odin, what does that go under? Do you have a link by any chance? Thanks!
[Epic 4G Android Development] KennyG123:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1357655

And just put it in the PDA slot and uncheck reboot. I assume you already have sleeper on your sd card before starting.
[Epic 4G Android Development] sandman512:
Mission accomplished. Yes, I had Sleeper on my card. I appreciate all the help. BTW, what should I use for the SETCPU settings? Thanks!
[Epic 4G Android Development] KennyG123:
Every phone is different so you have to play with them and see what works best for you. I am on CM9 at the moment so can't tell you what I am using. I always have liked ondemand for the governor for performance and battery life balance and don't need to overclock.
[Epic 4G Android Development] sandman512:
After trying another ROM, I came back to this one. For some reason, the battery life doesn't seem as good as before and I'm set up the same way. Thinking about reformatting the SD card, would that help? Any advice? Thanks!
[Epic 4G Android Development] KennyG123:
The sd card could probably use a good cleaning every once in awhile. But it is more likely your lower battery life is just a one time thing. When you first install a ROM from a clean start your Google account will sync and depending on your 3G signal strength will use up a little extra battery. Also check your sync times on any accounts like email, facebook, twitter, etc. And set them for what you really need (as long as possible). Make sure you are signed out of Gtalk. Check these things everytime you switch ROMs then run it for a day after installation off a full charge and see how it is. Keep an eye on your signal (TWS) as well. If a tower goes down your phone may use up battery searching for signal.
[Epic 4G Android Development] sandman512:
Thanks for the rfeply.
[Epic 4G Android Development] suffolk:
Need help with Odin on my bricked Epic

Hey all i have tried it all , it seems and cant get my windows xp computer to "see" the epic" i downloaded and installed the drivers and it does`nt show up on any COM port.:mad:

Odin does`nt give com port therefore I cant talk to the epic...... what am I doing wrong ?

please send any info ASAP. much appreciated :eek:
[Epic 4G Android Development] Cartmanz:
Did you select the mount USB option on your phone

Sent from my SUPERCHARGED Epic running CM9 ICS B0
[Epic 4G Android Development] sonarchist:
.......do not use stock cable (99% of the time blackberry microUSB cable will allow your comp to sense your device)........try DL'ing ODIN v1.61, an older version often works when the others do not...............so long as you're soft bricked you WILL restore your device...........'download mode' = '1' on KB + 'POWER ON' button.........Recovery mode = 'down' button + 'camera button' + 'power on button' ALL AT ONCE will prompt recovery mode (just clarifying for you, not enough from your description to know where you've been prior to now)....................take your time.

..........sent from today's android = 4.0.3!
[Epic 4G Android Development] KennyG123:
Make sure to use a good cable as mentioned and also do not use the front ports on a desktop computer.
[Epic 4G Android Development] jbadboy2007:
The likelyness is if you've done everything then your micro usb port on the phone is bad. I would try a different pc and if still the same results then its your micro usb port. Or if it does work then re install the motherboard chipset drivers then the samsung drivers
[Epic 4G Android Development] suffolk:
Ok I rebooted and re-instaleld the usb drivers , now i`m getting a com port in ODin...!!! But when i run it, it just sits there , this is all i get

<ID:0/033> Added!!

<ID:0/033> Odin v.3 engine (ID:33)..

<ID:0/033> File analysis..

<ID:0/033> Enter CS for MD5..

<ID:0/033> Leave CS..
[Epic 4G Android Development] sonarchist:
Before you connect your device (download mode) to pc, are the 'pit' + tar (md5) files selected in their respective slots + showing in ODIN?........also, now you should have 'repartition' + 'autoreboot' ONLY ...........then you connect device + 'com' yellow light tells you ODIN can detect it.............hit START, if the end result is the above message your CABLE is not fully working...........find a better cable.

..........sent from today's android = 4.0.3!
[Epic 4G Android Development] KennyG123:
Follow this exactly:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1052813
[Epic 4G Android Development] Cartmanz:
Agreed, the blackberry cable worked out great for me. Oh look blackberries are still good for something after all

Sent from my SUPERCHARGED Epic running CM9 ICS B0
[Epic 4G Android Development] sonarchist:
PIT in the Pit Slot...........tar.md5 in the PDA slot (one at a time you click these + import the respective downloaded files from your pc into ODIN............see link a couple posts up for illustration..........after you get a different cable, try different usb ports on pc.

..........sent from today's android = 4.0.3!
[Epic 4G Android Development] jbadboy2007:
Re download the tar file you are trying to use also
[Epic 4G Android Development] suffolk:
this is what i ge twith the newer Odin and new files ,set exactly as the help link states

<ID:0/033> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

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

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> SPH-D700-EL30-8Gb-REL.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/033> Odin v.3 engine (ID:33)..

<ID:0/033> File analysis..

<ID:0/033> SetupConnection..

and it just hangs there:(

---------- Post added at 11:10 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:06 AM ----------

<OSM> SPH-D700-EL30-8Gb-REL.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/033> Odin v.3 engine (ID:33)..

<ID:0/033> File analysis..

<ID:0/033> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/033> Initialzation..

<ID:0/033> Set PIT file..

<ID:0/033> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!

<ID:0/033> Re-Partition operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

---------- Post added at 11:43 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:10 AM ----------

<ID:0/007> Added!!

<ID:0/007> Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..

<ID:0/007> File analysis..

<ID:0/007> Set PIT file..

<ID:0/007> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!

<ID:0/007> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/007> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/007> boot.bin

<ID:0/007> cache.rfs

<ID:0/007> datafs.rfs

<ID:0/007> factoryfs.rfs:mad:
[Epic 4G Android Development] KennyG123:
Try it again except take the battery out, connect the USB cable and quickly put it into download mode. Make sure it is the Victory_8G_100528.pit. It will not reboot until you disconnect the cord and put the battery back in. You did get a better cable right?
[Epic 4G Android Development] suffolk:
it gets 5 bars in and freeezes

using these 2 files, brand new samsung cable , multiple usb ports same results....It freezes on 5 bars

victory_8G_100528.pit

SPH-D700-EC05-8gb-REL.tar

:confused::confused::confused::confused::confused:
[Epic 4G Android Development] KennyG123:
Did you try it with battery and sd card out?
[Epic 4G Android Development] sonarchist:
Uncheck 'F. Reset time'.........autoreboot + repartition only.......... 64-bit drivers for WIN 7 64-bit OR 32-bit drivers for WIN 32-bit........however, appears data is flowing btwn pc + device..........realize you have re-DL'd your files, but ODIN is not completing cycle at final phase...........try EL30 stock tar (fr this thread), as EC05 is a fail.

Q: what kind of 'new cable'? (Remember: just because ODIN detects your device, doesn't mean its able to push data thru a bad cable.)

..........sent from today's android = 4.0.3!
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] grifforama:
Does anyone actually notice any differences if this is checked ?
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simms22:
yes, i do.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] obsanity:
Yeah. Especially when you use live oc.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mic43:
Diffirence is noticeable in facebook app.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] grifforama:
Yea I agree here, but elsewhere feels negligible ? Maybe I should try live OC
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sweetpiggy:
and on twitter app too.... scrolling have a great improvement :)
[Motorola Droid X2] Deleted member 4177996:
I don't know how to do this, or else I would do it myself...

If one looks at the content of the 2.3.5 update.zip, one can see a lot of apk's with pfile extensions. I assume that means that they have some type of protection.

However, if one flashes that update.zip and gets the apk directly from the phone using titanium backup, one can get the apk without the protection.

So the question is this. Does having the unprotected apk allow one to get the key for the protected apk's? If so, could the key be used for everything in the update.zip?

Sorry if this is really stupid, organic chemistry is my specialty, not computer science.
[Motorola Droid X2] Peperm1nt:
It patches existing .apks. They aren't protected.

Tapin' the Talk on the xSquared
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
It's here!!!! Odin EL30 tar! Make sure to thank Rodderik!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1501424
[Epic 4G General] k0nane:
^ This. Also, you know what the best mirror is. ;) Don't forget to stop by the EpicCM blog, and follow the team on Twitter!
[Epic 4G General] jbadboy2007:
Thanks for sharing
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
HAHA! You KNOW which mirror I picked! Thanks man!
[Epic 4G General] jbadboy2007:
Kenny I can't believe we got our wish finally its soo awesome.
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
I really had given up hope...but with ICS on the Epic in the form of CM9, it is a time when anything can happen..LOL!
[Epic 4G General] DroidApprentice:
Wow. I was beginning to believe we'd never see another one of these. Very helpful for so many.
[Epic 4G General] adelmundo:
this saves some time when restoring your phone instead of doing ec05 and Waiting for 2 ota's.
[Epic 4G General] xopher.hunter:
Of course this is after I went through 2 refurbs in two weeks, had to download soooo many ota's to get it to a functional stock experience. Lol oh well, can anyone confirm this non delta EL30 modem doesn't suck at 3g speeds?

Sent from my CM7.2 OG Epic
[Epic 4G General] The Root:
That 3rd mirror down looks sketchy. Can anyone vouch for it? :p
[Epic 4G General] Majin GeoDooD:
Great news! This will really come in handy when working with my wife's Epic. I was going to go back to EC05 this weekend in order to get her on EL30, but now I can save that step!
[Epic 4G General] GRK4G63:
Woohoo!

Finally! I been waiting on this. No more EC05 to EI22 to EL30 hibbity-jibbity!!

Huge 24 karat diamond-encrusted gold thanks to kennyglass123!! :D
[Epic 4G General] k0nane:
You mean to Rodderik and the EpicCM team? :confused:
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
Exactly. I am just a messenger who saw the post go up in Development by Rodderik and shared the info here in General. Please click the link in the OP and give thanks where they are due.
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
Although a 1 karat diamond thank you for being a messenger......lol.
[Epic 4G General] TechnoGeezer:
Are the servers all down? Just saw this & want EL30.tar in my tool box (just in case) but can't dl from any of the sites. I'll from my desktop tomorrow. Got the Odin/pit package OK btw but I already had that.
[Epic 4G General] k0nane:
It's your connection. k0nane.info doesn't go down.
[Epic 4G General] digiblur:
Its Sprint...not the modem. It gets great speeds on vzw though...just like all the rest of the modems in the past year.
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
Really? Then why does it get 300 kbs less than the EI22 consistently over an Airave?
[Epic 4G General] digiblur:
Because the Airvana is a POS.
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
It's an Airave 2. Do you say it discriminates against certain modems? Is there a way to make it work better with EL30? I also notice 1 to 2 bars lower outside the Airave range as well.
[Epic 4G General] MДЯCЦSДИT:
I need an airave... I get no signal anywhere in my house so I have to be on airplane mode with wifi on to get good battery life.
[Epic 4G General] MДЯCЦSДИT:
But I do have a work around. If you integrate with Google voice you can receive and send phone calls and text messages over wifi with airplane mode on.
[Epic 4G General] KennyG123:
I got a huge dead spot in my living room where I used to do all my ritual sacrifices...so they gave me an airave to fix that :eek:
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] negrobembon:
Please delete topic
[Nook Color General] alaw:
Came with CM already on it. Pretty sweet.

The only problem is my computer won't recognize it and won't dl the drivers for it.

If I recall correctly, I had to dl some drivers for my nook tablet to install before I rooted.

Is this the same case?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] AndreaCristiano:
So since december when I hit almost 7gb of data AT&T has started busting my hump every month about being in the 5% and slowing down data around 2gb.So the question is would you keep unlimited which gets throttled quickly or go with the 3gb?

PS i usually use around 2-3 max a month, have access to wifi alot
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] codesplice:
If you're no longer in a contract, bounce to another carrier. There's no use sticking with a carrier and paying $30 a month for data without knowing how much you'll actually get to use. Tmobile has a $30/month prepaid deal for 100 minutes, unlimited messaging, and 5GB data that's pretty sweet if you don't use a lot of talk time.

I just moved my line to tmobile because of AT&T's "unlimited" BS and I couldn't be happier. My wallet is pleased too.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] AndreaCristiano:
i have another year and its me my gf and my sis and tmobile or simple mobile are def on the radar. Until I can get to that level Im thinking of the switch to the 30 dollar 3gb plan and not worry about the "BS"
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] codesplice:
Then I guess suck it up and move to the 3GB plan. It doesn't cost anymore and at least you know at the beginning of the month how much data you will be able to use.

I will say that moving our two lines to tmobile will end up saving us about $50-70 each month. Would offset a ~$200 early termination fee pretty quickly.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RogerPodacter:
I use 2-3gb a month and have the 2gb tier plan. I only went over once so they add on an extra gb for $10. I dont mind this setup and at least its not throttled. Seems like att is getting harsh on unlimited users.

They send plenty of warnings thru the month. You get text and email alert at 65% and up so you know where you are.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] AndreaCristiano:
its looking more and more the direction, on a brighter note they told me family share data is just around the corner.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] AndreaCristiano:
yea it seems they want to fade the unlimited completely. makes perfect business sense I guess were just spoiled as users. On another note it isnt just AT&T my brother gets the same **** from verizon
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kaos420:
hey i need help hidding clock in my smali file for my tablet. its gb 2.3.4 but has no systemui.apk i believe it have the right info from services.jar but i have no clue how to hide it. all the stuff i find is for different coding. can someone look at this?

Code:

http://pastebin.com/kYDx87EW
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kaos420:
anyone?.........................