yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] beezerhale:
Ok, I downloaded Odin and Philz Touch Recovery. Odin got stuck at "setup connection" .... I have attached a screen capture. Now my phone is stuck on a screen that says " Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again".

I am able to boot into Recovery/Odin mode, so I reflashed EL29 rooted with Odin one click to a pc. I am back to android version 2.3.6, baseband version S710.10S.EL29, kernel version 2.6.35.7-SPH-D710.EL29-CL852097, build number Gingerbread.EL29.

Any ideas as to why Philz hung up on me?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rwilco12:
I've read through all your posts and I believe you're making this harder than it needs to be. Boot into download mode and flash the one-click by [MENTION=4194834]garwynn[/MENTION] for GB27. Presto! You'll have a working phone again. :)

I would encourage you to stick with stock GB27 until you get a little better grasp of what you're doing. The E4GT is a very easy device to brick and the route you've taken to get to this point you're lucky if you haven't already perma-bricked your device.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] beezerhale:
Hi again ... I am almost there, I can feel it. I am now back on 2.3.6 after having to flash EL29 again via Odin. Every time I try to flash Philz Recovery using Odin 3 (3.09) it FAILS. I can get past the "set connection" stage now (just changed cables), but now the process fails and I have to re-flash EL29 in order to boot the phone.

I am using Odin 3 (v 3.09), auto boot and f. reset time are checked. I choose AP and then load the Philz 6.15.9 tar file ... then Fail.

Any suggestions?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Surj138:
The way I would do it is...

1: Download the EL26CWM repack kernel/recovery tar, Blaspheme kernel version 6.6, CM11 and gapps

2: Flash the EL26CWM tar using Odin or Mobile Odin

3: Reboot into recovery

4: Flash Blaspheme 6.6

5: Reboot into recovery again

6: Factory reset and also wipe System

7: Flash CM11 and gapps

8: Reboot and profit [emoji2]

You're already on EL29, which is gingerbread, so that modem will have working data. You can run any GB or ICS modem, but not JB (I guess you technically can, but data won't work)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bigmike6200:
I haven't used the one-click only the zip. Can you try to flash the zip from your phone?

Sent from my SPH-D710 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] beezerhale:
Thank you. I will play with this today.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rwilco12:
I can't tell you for sure but I bet it has something to do with the bootloader. Philz was built for KitKat so it may require a KitKat bootloader.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mysticaries88:
rwilco12- I've read through all your posts and I believe you're making this harder than it needs to be. Boot into download mode and flash the one-click by [MENTION=4194834]garwynn[/MENTION] for GB27. Presto! You'll have a working phone again. :)

I would encourage you to stick with stock GB27 until you get a little better grasp of what you're doing. The E4GT is a very easy device to brick and the route you've taken to get to this point you're lucky if you haven't already perma-bricked your device.

[MENTION=4513677]rwilco12[/MENTION] what's the specific/correct link for garwynn's GB27?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] edavi:
Can't Seem to Flash to Pure CWM

I've been trying to flash to pure cwm on my d710 so that I can install kitkat 4.4.2 by vanir. So far I am currently running cwm-rogue on my recovery and I know I can't flash from there but I can't seem to find a kernel to download for fl27. I know I'm doing something wrong here but I'm not sure what it is. I'm not sure how to get to pure clockworkmod recovery to replace my cwm-rogue recovery. Any help and provided links would be greatly appreciated.!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
All kernels for d710 are here
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rwilco12:
I believe it would be best if you used the search function. I assure you that the information is out there and is insanely easy to find. A little search and research would be of great benefit to you right now. ;)

Teach a man to fish...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mysticaries88:
[MENTION=4513677]rwilco12[/MENTION] I did use the search function, the [KERNEL][JB][SOURCE][SPR] GB27 + Agat's (SXTP Developers) link doesnt work. That's why I asked. I really have searched/researched, but there's so much information/options out there I'm not sure which to choose from or there's an issue with the links such as the one from garwynn's post.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] BIGSAMDA1ST:
Try this...

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=12947

Just follow the instructions..
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mysticaries88:
[MENTION=4981281]BIGSAMDA1ST[/MENTION] Thanks but just did it 9 times. 3 different ports, 3 different usb cables. They always said fail. Idk if this makes a difference but the custom binary download says NO.....
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] edavi:
Can't get past *22899

So I've finally installed VanirAsop on my d710. I can't seem to get passed the activation phase because it dials *22899...This has happened with my flashing of LiquidSmooth as well. My phone is originally with Virgin Mobile and switches to sprint when I flash and I can't connect to the network. Which makes no sense since they're using the same towers. Is there anyway to revert it back to the Virgin Mobile network after flashing?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jdsingle76:
If I'm not mistaken, liquidsmooth and vaniraosp are both AOSP roms and dialer codes only work with touchwiz.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
Yep, you're right
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] edavi:
Oh I didn't know that. I'm still not sure if it's possible to switch networks while keeping the rom
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
No, but if you make a nandroid backup you should be able to switch right back after you activate[emoji6]
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rseiler:
Can this phone actually see 5Ghz wifi networks? It is supposed to be dual-band, but either that's not correct, there's a problem with CM11, or I'm in the world's most dominant area for 2.4Ghz networks.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
I don't believe the E4GT supports dual band and my Google search seemed to support that thought. Best way to test is to use a TouchWiz ROM (make a backup so you can go back to CM11). I know the S3 and any other newer Sammy phone support 5ghz, but I couldn't find anything completely conclusive on the E4GT. I remember I had trouble connecting to some networks on that phone, it would connect but there would be no data transfer. Anyways, good luck.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rseiler:
Thanks. I've done a lot of looking around and you're right that it's less than conclusive. The E4GT (as well as the standard S2) is supposed to have the BCM4330 chip though, which is dual-band:

http://www.broadcom.com/products/Wireless-LAN/802.11-Wireless-LAN-Solutions/BCM4330

So, it's a bit confusing to say the least. I guess it's possible that Sprint disabled that part of the chip.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
I don't see why they would though. They encourage use of Wi-Fi so their networks aren't as clogged. I mean I see why they disabled Download Booster on the S5, but to disable a second band of Wi-Fi just doesn't make sense. But then again, it is Sprint.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
According to GSM Arena it does

I would try TouchWiz because CM11 may very well be causing the problem. (You could use my old ROM Project X ;) )
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] edavi:
Does anyone have the new VanirASOP 4.4.4 nightly that released on 8/13? I'm having a problem with my lock screen not turning on when I press the power button.

Also when on the charger, the only way to get the screen back on is to unplug the cord which is a huge hassle. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] BluesRulez:
Hey so glad to see you still helping users out here. Thanks!:good:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Xynche:
Oh gosh this place seems like a ghost town now. I was hoping to get some help, most posts with the files I think I need are gone now and I'm a bit lost. I've got a Sprint Samsung Epic 4g Touch D710 El29 rooted. Can anyone help me get to CM10.1.3? I don't have a custom recovery and my attempts to find one or properly flash one have failed. I've had this lying around in the drawer I figured I'd get it up and running as a media device if I could.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Jake5Snooze:
Suggest starting here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2217900

(I just title searched for 4.2.2 and looked for the ROM with the newest posting. The instructions on this post seem good to me.)

Not sure why you want 4.2.2. I just lost my phone trying an official Samsung upgrade. After reading a bit, I thought I'd try two paths -- 1st went for latest stuff (kitkat, Villuminati, thanks dastin1015), then tried latest TouchWiz ROM (I chose Project X, thanks billgerryan/Team Rejectz. Started with Project X 4.0, then tried 3.9 and liked it better.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Xynche:
I didn't realize that CM11 was available for this phone. I would love to go 4.4.4 KitKat if possible, would the instructions from the post be the same?

Here's the list I have in mind:

Odin StockCWM-EL26.tar.md5

Wipe Data/Factory Reset

Wipe Dalvic Cache

Flash cm-11-20140825-NIGHTLY-d710.zip

Flash gapps-kk-20140105-signed.zip

Would that work? Do I need to flash the modem if I'm only on wifi?

My biggest issue is I cannot find/flash "StockCWM-EL26.tar.md5" for D710.

The "EL26_Stock_CWM5.exe" Odin oneclick from your link fails on me:

<ID:0/006> 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:0/006> Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..

<ID:0/006> File analysis..

<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/006> Initialzation..

<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/006> zImage

<ID:0/006>

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

The "StockCWM-EL26.tar.md5" flashes but gives me the yellow triangle with GT-I9100.

Is this normal?

Then when trying to flash "cm-11-20140825-NIGHTLY-d710.zip" I get:

set_metadata_recursive: some changes failed

E:Error in /emmc/cm-11-20130825-NIGHTLY-d710.zip

(Status 7)

Installation aborted.

I've never had this kind of difficulty, I remember the first time around back in the day odin flashing to EL26 Rooted. Then using some program that was terminal based, pressing c then d or something corresponding with flashing CWM. All the old tutorials I found have 404d files, I'd hate to ask for some hand holding but I'm lost now. I've flashed back to EL29 Rooted and everything is functioning again, where to from here?

I've found "SPH-D710.EL26_CL839620_ROOTED-oc-sfx.exe" with a working link, I'm hoping flashing that and if I remember correctly the terminal program was the e4gtauto.zip from http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1342728 but the links are broken. I'm done searching for tonight but is that what I need to flash down to EL26 rooted then install CWM properly?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Jake5Snooze:
Not sure, mainly because I had problems as well. There's an issue with "old" and "new" file system setup that might be creeping in too. Here's what I did.

1. On my PC, grabbed Dastin's recovery. At least I think I did -- that's what the directory on my computer is labeled. I can't find a link to the download. Maybe use the EL26 from here?

2. Also grabbed EL29 from here. I think this is labeled as one-click, but you actually have to select the PDA (ROM). That's what I needed, because...

3. Use Odin 1.85 from EL29 (step 2) to flash Dastin's recovery (step 1). (Put phone in Odin with pwr + vol down.)

4. Because of the file system issue, do a one-click JB even though it fails. Then reflash Dastin's from step three. Obviously, I'm a noob, and have no idea if this is necessary, but it's what I did. It seems likely the partial JB flash sets up the file system correctly before it dies. (Mine goes to 99.9%.) It's possible flashing EL26 over JB doesn't re-destroy the file system. Oh, I used stock GB27 for this step, found here.

5. Flashed FL27 FL24 modem found here.

4. Now followed mostly this thread this post.

Flash Blasphemy 6.6

reboot recovery

factory reset

system wipe

Flash JellyBean Format All X2

CM11 and GApps

Can't say what's normal. I can say my only success was flashing Dastin's recovery.

[/QUOTE]

You're way ahead of me! Hopefully someone else can chime in.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Xynche:
I grabbed this

This oneclick link for EL29 brings me to this, which seems to be an actual one click.

I used Odin 1.85 but ignored step 2 because it doesn't seem to match up. The recovery flashes successfully but I still get the yellow triangle with GT-I9100 splash. The recovery works so I'll continue.

Flashed Jellybean Format All x2 and it flashed successfully. Recovery reflashes successfully again. I don't know what you mean by using the stock GB27, if I'm not mistaken flashing this will also remove the custom recovery?

I grabbed FB27 and flashed with the one-click, but it fails.

<ID:0/006> 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:0/006> Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..

<ID:0/006> File analysis..

<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/006> Initialzation..

<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/006> modem.bin

<ID:0/006>

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

I don't think the modem is an issue though, I'm not going to be using data or even be making phone calls. I'll take a chance and keep moving.

blasphemykernel-6.6-4.3.zip flashes fine. Reboot, Wipe. JB format again, completes successfully. Both CM11 and Gapps flash successfully.

I still have the GT-I9100 & triangle splash, but after CM loads fine. I'll give triangle away a shot. Thank you so much for your help! After going through this I think my biggest issue was not flashing a new kernel before flashing CM. I thought that the roms flash the kernel with them but I guess my memory is off.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rseiler:
Most likely he meant FL24 (FB27, what you guessed from FL27, is one of the very oldest ICS modems). Shouldn't matter in your case, I guess, though it's not out of the question that it would have a bearing on wifi.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Jake5Snooze:
Yes, I meant FL24, thanks. (Editing my post...)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Jake5Snooze:
Suggestions for Odin's that fail?

I've tried to Odin one-click several ROMs (GB27, GA10, FL24, FF18, etc). In all cases, Odin fails to complete. It goes to 99% plus then hangs.

My initial attempt was from GA10 using the official Samsung update tool to GB27. Then the other ROMs from the most excellent site Rwilco12's Android Repository.

I've got my phone working (see other post, but basically Odin 1.85 of dastin's recovery (Stock-CWM-EL26.tar), then upgrade from there, currently on Project X.)

But I'd like to troubleshoot why the Odin one-clicks aren't working. I just tried again (running Project X, boot into download mode, tried GB27 one click) with the same results. Any ideas on troubleshooting? I looked here and here and here but no luck. I have tried two cables.

Thanks in advance...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rwilco12:
Thank you for the compliment on the site! :)

As for your problem, make sure that USB debugging is enabled.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Jake5Snooze:
Thanks, but I don't follow -- the one-clicks have no options for USB debugging that I can see. And the ROM isn't running...

[IMG="Odin OC Screenshot"]http://i.imgur.com/gWrYpjA.gif[/IMG]
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] remotehugger:
I believe he is talking about USB debugging in the developer options of your phone -

VM GSIII/jdsingle76's deodexed NDC 4.4.2/stock kernel ?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Jake5Snooze:
But the phone isn't running a ROM. It's been powered down, then put in Odin "receive" mode (pwr + vol down).
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] remotehugger:
so you can't even get to developer options - hmmmm......idk then - I'm sure someone will get in and be able to help -

VM GSIII/jdsingle76's deodexed NDC 4.4.2/stock kernel ?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Jake5Snooze:
Thanks, hopefully someone can give some pointers. Maybe I should snoop around for Odin log files.

I can get into developer options, etc, when I boot the phone. But that's not the point -- I'm trying to figure out why the PC-based Odins updating the "download mode" phone fail at 99+%.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] gregrwm:
the kernel/recovery combo

2 questions. wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_d710 says

the epic 4g touch touch recovery

[SIZE=2]recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.1.5-epic4gtouch.zip[/SIZE]

contains

META-INF/CERT.RSA
META-INF/CERT.SF
META-INF/MANIFEST.MF
META-INF/com/
etc/recovery.fstab
res/images/
res/keys
sbin/adbd
sbin/e2fsck
sbin/fix_permissions
sbin/killrecovery.sh
sbin/mke2fs
sbin/nandroid-md5.sh
sbin/parted
sbin/recovery
sbin/sdparted
sbin/tune2fs

question 1: can anyone please clarify for me what to specify in the flash command above? i tried specifying the whole zip, or the sbin/recovery, either leaves me with a soft brick. atm i'm googling for a d710 heimdall unbrick tutorial(rwilco12.com/forum/showthread.php?tid=43 is also unclear as to what to specify to flash).

vickyz.com/cm10-1-android-4-2-2-jelly-bean-samsung-epic-4g-d710-stable-custom-firmware says

question 2: what happened to that stable d710 cm jelly bean? d710 cm stable downloads is currently an empty screen.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mysticaries88:
Still stuck...

So I have yet to fix my Samsung Epic 4G Touch, its been 2 and a half months.

This thread shows what I've done so far:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=54552743#post54552743

Other info:

I was told to try garwynn's GB27..but the link doesnt work. Is there another link?

Binary count is at 0

Not sure what other info is needed, thanks!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] gregrwm:
roundabout root

i'm up on JB/GB27 now, thought i'd post in case it might help someone. i'd read long enough, and finally took the plunge. i wanted root, and understood i may as well grab a rooted upgrade all at once.

first i tried cm11. this is what i got:

-- Installing: /emmc/Download/cm-11-20140912-NIGHTLY-d710.zip
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update...
set_metadata_recursive: some changes failed
E:Error in /emmc/Download/cm-11-20140912-NIGHTLY-d710.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.

in retrospect my guess is maybe it needed to be repartitioned.

my next trick was to drop to sleep with the phone in download mode. there went the battery. and what was it i'd done in those sleepy moments just before? wipe everything while trying to install cm? or something. so, couldn't charge the battery. my thanks to the local sprint store for recharging it for me, gratis.

i tried looking for heimdall one-clicks or heimdall firmware packages but all i found were dead links. but i've learned bare commandline heimdall is better so you can watch what it's doing (or not doing).

i'm on ubuntu trusty, heimdall-flash 1.4.0-2. according to my experience, only flash one partition per command because sometimes the flash doesn't actually go, and you'll want to know. look for it to show a percentage counter, up to 100%. otherwise reissue the command.

below are the commands needed for JB/GB27. this presumes my phone's existing partitions are the right size for the new ROM. i was coming from ICS FL24 and didn't need to repartition. the partition names need to match your print-pit. and the filenames need to come from your intended ROM package. if your ROM comes with different files than this one, you'll want to work out what to do with them.

wget "rwilco12.com/Files/Devices/Samsung Galaxy S2 (Sprint) (SPH-D710)/Stock ROMs/JB/GB27/Full Restore/Rooted/SPH-D710_GB27_1014481_Rooted_Restore.tar.md5.gz"
tar -xpSf SPH-D710_GB27_1014481_Rooted_Restore.tar.md5.gz

enable USB debugging and boot into download mode.

heimdall print-pit --no-reboot
heimdall flash --resume --no-reboot --KERNEL zImage
heimdall flash --resume --no-reboot --FACTORYFS factoryfs.img
heimdall flash --resume --no-reboot --MODEM modem.bin
heimdall flash --resume --no-reboot --PARAM param.lfs
heimdall flash --resume --no-reboot --CACHE cache.img
heimdall flash --resume --no-reboot --DATAFS data.img
heimdall flash --resume --no-reboot --HIDDEN hidden.img
heimdall flash --resume --no-reboot --RECOVERY recovery.bin
heimdall flash --resume --no-reboot --SBL1 Sbl.bin
heimdall flash --resume --BOOT boot.bin

et voila!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Gil81:
First off..it has been many a months since I've been active in this forum. I moved to a new device and gave my awesome E4GT to my mother..lol. Running bilgers project x..thanks by the way Ryan.

OK. That said. I see that many of our great members here have tried to help you..and I do believe you need to read a bunch about this device. It is very easy to brick...but it is also a very easy device to work with, giving the proper understanding of its particular do's and dont's.

I believe you need to use Odin to flash the latest jb , which was 4.1.2 ( last I was here..lol ). A quick Google or look into rwilcos repo will give you this tar. After the Odin install is complete you will be on jb 4.1.2 unrooted.

Now..how to root and get a custom recovery... I suggest reading up on this. But as you are in need of help I will tell you a simple way to attain root on jb on this device.. Framaroot apk..done and done. You can find it right on XDA. But please do go back and read the root methods. They are easy as well. Just flash a custom recovery and then super user script in zip form.

OK..you should be rooted on stock jb at this junction..

Now to flash a custom recovery. As Odin seems to trouble you I'm going to link you to a guide I made many moons ago for another member. It uses mobile Odin.. Read it twice..Here is thehttp://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2418320linkPost 5 is what you need to read.

If you follow that guide..as well as the OP of the ROM you choose..you should have no problems. If you plan on flash a kitkat ROM. You will need to grab the most up to date and stable recovery, recommended for flashing kitkat. After you use mobile Odin to flash the el29 db kernel, you can then clear cache and dalvik and flash the up to date recovery. When its done. Go to advanced and pick reboot recovery. Now you can safely proceed with the wipes and flashing of chosen ROM.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mysticaries88:
[MENTION=5246107]Gil81[/MENTION] So I went to rwilco12s site and downloaded---SPH-D710_GB27_1014481_Stock_Nodata.tar.md5.gz from	Root > Files > Devices > Samsung Galaxy S2 (Sprint) (SPH-D710) > Stock ROMs > JB > GB27 > No Data Restore > Unrooted

---I tried flasing it using the odin that came with it SPH-D710_GB27_1014481_Stock_Nodata.exe (odin3 execution v1.81) There wasn't a place/option for me to add the tar.md5 file I assumed that the Odin just picked up on the tar file...its been stuck on boot.bin for 20+ minutes
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Gil81:
Dude...you need to read up on Odin. There is a thousand guides on XDA and more than a few specific to the e4gt. You are going to brick ur device if u don't read and follow the right directions.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mysticaries88:
you told me to flash jb 4.1.2 unrooted and that was the one i found on rwilcos site...if i was supposed to use a different type of odin, I didnt know because you didn't specify. I've been reading ALOT but if I try every method out there then wont I brick my device? I follow directions fine, if what I did was wrong, it was because directions for the jb flash werent 100% specific.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
There should be 4 slots in Odin. Choose PDA and that's where you load the .tar file. If you don't have that then you need to use a newer version of Odin.

My ROM: WICKED X
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Gil81:
Ryan is 100 percent correct.

As for the specific version or newer version of odin. A quick google search or xda search will give you a list of the odin versions and the devices they support