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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] zimmertr:
The solder points are completely ****ed on the mainboard. THere's no way to fix it... Samsung just sent it back to me when I sent it in for warranty and a local phone repair store said they couldn't fix it either.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Stryke_the_Orc:
Samsung should replace the device if it's still under warranty. I'd send it back to Samsung. Also, please refrain from using profanity in any form.

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] zimmertr:
I apologize. I already sent it to Samsung and they sent it back saying the phone had endured gross electromech damage. They then voided my warranty and returned it to me. -_-
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Adreaver:
O_o

You still have some options. You can try to find a mainboard on ebay or similar, essentially building a new phone from your other (nonbroken) parts.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Stryke_the_Orc:
I don't understand how they voided your warranty for such an issue, just a way for them to save $$ I guess..
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] zimmertr:
Pretty outrageous, right? I talked to the floor manager for over an hour pleading my case too. I just bought an S3 though.. Selling the S2 on eBay for parts.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Sir_Furious:
Batteries and other

Disclaimer:

Forgive me if these have been asked (And answered) before. If they have, link me and I'll be more than happy to look. I've been working with this thing for ages.

I have a SPH-D710-BST. It started to have battery issues, so I decided it was finally time to get my mod on.

I reflashed through ODIN to a de-bloated rom, based on the stock Boost one that was on it. I also researched, and confirmed that it should work fine with standard D710 roms.

I eventually got a custom recovery, and flashed Touched by S4. Considering my primary phone is an S4, I figured that the similarities would be good. However, battery life continued to fade. Got to the point it seemed like it wouldn't charge at all.

I finally got it to start charging again recently. After struggling for a while, I got it to stay on, showing my the charging statistics. Battery reached 15% slowly... And then began to climb down, while still charging, until it powered off. I've pulled the back off, and confirmed that the charging port is firmly attached to the board, and everything seems fine physically. In my thoughts, It's either the battery has had enough, or it's a kernel/software issue. Any clues which? Or, how to find out?

I don't need performance, BTW. I'm just gonna use it as a glorified MP3 player. Maybe a few light games, but mainly just want Play Music to run reliably, and be able to use it, even if it's tethered to the wall.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] DynamicN:
If you're having these issues on stock and after flashing a ROM then it's most likely a bad battery. How long have you had the battery that is in the device?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
Sounds like you need a new battery in a bad way
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Sir_Furious:
I purchased the phone from Boost... I want to say September of 2012. Maybe October. No battery changes, it's still stock.

'Twas what I was afraid of. But, at least I know for sure. Well, semi-sure. I still need to get a decent battery tester... >.<

Should I try to go for an OEM battery, or would a cheaper brand be better? Again, this thing is most likely gonna be kept plugged in, playing music, and moving little.

EDIT: How hard is it to correct a quote... Sheesh! :P
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
Unless you know a good brand OEM is usually the best way to go. The recommended replacement time is 6 months to a year.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dwhard:
Battery drain - Sprint SPH-710

First off, I want to say that this is my first post and I hope that it appears in the right place to get some help. I tried to search the Q&As, but never found the exact answer that I was looking for. I have a Samsung SPH-710, with Android version 4.0.4, baseband ends with FL24, and build number IMM76I.FL24...

The phone is on the Sprint network and is completely stock. Awhile ago, I accepted an OTA upgrade and the battery life has slowly gone down to literally 1-2hrs if not talking, abut 40min if talking or using phone to surf internet.

I have done a lot of reading and this appears to have been a common problem with the upgrade from original Android version (not sure the number - maybe Gingerbread???) to the 4.0.4 (maybe Jellybean??).

I am looking for the easiest way to get my phone back to they way it used to be - good battery life and dependable. I have purchased 2 OEM replacement batteries and 2 Ankar batteries which both produced the same results. The original battery when through swelling and the phone gets hot with all the batteries..I did a factory reset to strip the phone of all non-essential apps and still get the same results.

This is my work phone and it is really stressful wondering if I am going to miss an urgent call. At this point, I have about 80 days until contract due date and have forwarded the phone to ring my personal phone on inbound calls.

1) What is the simplest (average technical person) way to restore the original or known good version of Android?

Keep in mind, I have never flashed, rooted, used ODIN, or done anything with mobile phones, other than use if the talk, text, and download the occassional app from Google play.

Again, my apologies, as I'm sure this is answered somewhere, but I just couldn't find what I believe I'm looking for in a manner that made sense to me.

Any HELP is greatly APPRECIATED

- Desperate
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Stryke_the_Orc:
Grab a one click, stock unrooted if you wish from www.rwilco12.com. You'll most likely want FI27 (ICS) as that was the last update before FL24. Plug your phone into your computer to install the drivers, then go to settings and check the box for USB debugging. In the general forum, stickied, are the threads detailing how to use a one click, will say rwilco stock Repo. Good luck, and if you have trouble, you know where to find us.

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] dwhard:
You'll most likely want FI27 (ICS) as that was the last update before FL24. Plug your phone into your computer to install the drivers, then go to settings and check the box for USB debugging. In the general forum, stickied, are the threads detailing how to use a one click, will say rwilco stock Repo. Good luck, and if you have trouble, you know where to find us.

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Thank you Mr. ORC...One last question, I have the FL24 installed now and things are looking promising so far - How do I stop the OTA notifications as it appears to be now trying to take me back to FI27...My phone is stock, no upgrades and I don't think that it's rooted? (laugh, but not sure difference between rooted and unrooted, but assume unrooted since that's the one click that I installed

THANK YOU very much
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Stryke_the_Orc:
Somewhere on these forums is a file fotakill.zip, you'd need to be rooted to use it though and have a custom recovery installed, all of which will increase your flash count and show system as modified. If you're looking to truly keep it stock unrooted for work purposes, you're pretty much stuck.

Edit - http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1832496

The file is here.

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
Ahh memories. I did the flashable zip installer for that.

Nearly 7000 downloads and only 49 thanks on the OP there. Always amazes me when I go back and look at these posts.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
I have a few prime examples of that lol. I was just looking at my AFH page and the Lenovo launcher that I ported had like 2800 downloads and there were only like three comments in the thread and a handful of thanks. I didn't think anybody used it till now lol. IMO it's a form of feedback.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rwilco12:
I know exactly what you guys mean! I don't track actual downloads on my site (I should but the setup is a bugger) but I average 3500 hits a day with most of them coming from XDA. I know I've got a lot of thanks already but imagine how crazy it would be if I had a thanks for every hit! :eek:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] robak1965:
GC01 + Agat's v0.5.0

Still looking for this (GC01 + Agat's v0.5.0). I seem to recall reading that Garwynn was rebuilding this.

Mabe I'm just not looking in the right place, but so far unable to locate.

Thanks for any help.

robak
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Gil81:
im not sure why you are looking for that specific kernel/recovery...but if u have a boost epic 4g touch, the gb27 kernel/recoveries work great. Sprint modems also work great..
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
Yeah as long as you have you mmsc URL and APN you can use Sprint ROMs as well.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Gil81:
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+1 for what bilger said....but dont forget to get youre MSL. you will need it when on tw based roms to edit the apns..if you use dialer codes.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] robak1965:
Thanks for the responses, appreciated, but I found someone that had saved the following garwynn builds before they were deleted from the repos. Still curious as to why they were removed, but oh well.

Sprint (GB27):

[KERNEL][JB][SOURCE][SPR] GB27 + Agat's (SXTP Developers)

Virgin (GB28):

[KERNEL][JB][SOURCE][VMUB] GB28 + Agat's (SXTP Developers)

Boost (GC01):

[KERNEL][JB][SOURCE][BST] GC01 + Agat's (SXTP Developers)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
I believe there was a move to a different download site and a couple were lost in the transfer
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Josey Wales:
Hey guys I'm currently on CM10.1 and wanting to flash the CM11- VILLUMINATI ROM so do I?

1. Flash a safe recovery (I have CWM v6.0.3.6).

2. Flash an ICS modem (Which modem?).

3. Wipe data/factory reset.

4. Wipe cache partition.

5. Wipe dalvik cache.

6. Flash ROM.

7. Flash GAPPS.

This is my second ROM flash.

Below I attached my specs.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Stryke_the_Orc:
They were removed because sextape closed his site and repos in favor of a new one.

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jdsingle76:
You're welcome :) Sorry, no joy on GB28, but the other two would work on VM anyway. Enjoy!

http://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=8694
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] metalshreds:
What worked for me coming from a 10.1 nightly was:

1) wipe data/factory reset

2) Flash CM10.2 in order to get CWM 6.0.4.5 (need this in order to avoid "status 7" error from what ive read)

3) Boot into phone and reboot into CWM 6.0.4.5 recovery

4) wipe data/factory reset

5) flash CM11 Villuminati

6) Flash mini-Gapps and chrome zip and google keyboard zip - some people have booted into a ROM with no launcher by flashing Full Gapps

I dont think you need to flash a new modem as long as you DONT have a JB modem. I have EL29 gingerbread modem and it has been working well so far!

Good luck!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] blackmeth:
what i do is

1. Download Blasphemy 4.3- 6.6 kernel http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2416620

2. reboot to CWM and flash that kernel

3. go to advanced, reboot to recovery. - this will take you back to CWM on the blaphemy kernel - should be CWM 6.0.4.5

4. wipe system/cashe's

5. flash your 4.4 rom and gapps

6.reboot

as for modem. I us an ICS one looks like some are trying to get there roms to work on JB modems though

best to check the thread for the roms, normally its stated in there like 3-4 times

normally its safe to assume an ICS modem though

you will need to flash this kernel again to go back to 4.3 so keep it on your phone!

to be honest i flash this kernel before flashing any new ROM just so i dont have to wory about status 7's

make sure you nandroid before hand!!!!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
I agree with step # 3 (Advanced/reboot recovery) as the easiest method to get back to the correct kernel especially so you don't have to hold hardware keys.

I use it all the time. I'm VERY careful to find alternate method to not use hardware keys when it comes to recovery and download mode due to frequent failure of those hardware keys, especially the power button.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Jrowe820:
Sph-l720 4.3 s4. - trying to flash Kitkat
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] DynamicN:
Wrong forum, this is for the s2 sph-D710. Look for the Galaxy s4 forum so they can better assist you.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Sir_Furious:
Update

So, I finally got a new battery. Put it in, booted up the phone. 81% battery,

10-15 minutes later, on a charger, it's at 79%. So, while the battery is a big part of the phone's problem, I'm pretty sure I need a better kernel and rom. Any suggestions for a battery efficient one? All I'm doing is playing music and the occasional game.

Also, I am using an official Samsung charger and cable, so that shouldn't be a problem.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2320041
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] wolfmage356:
cyanogenmod

Ok I am currently using the el29 direct boot kernel and I tried flashing cyanogen mod 10.1 for the e4gt. Everytime I try to do that it aborts the installation. I already formatted system data cache, etc. and did a factory reset. What could be wrong?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
A bad download
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Josey Wales:
Thanks guys:D I have a couple more questions I failed to mention. . .

1. How do I backup contacts, apps, apps+data from cm10.1 and restore them to cm11?

2. How do I go from cm11 back to cm10.1 with all settings, contacts, apps, etc. unchanged?

I'd hate to lose everything, not to mention add every app, contact, settings etc. manually to cm11.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
1) Contacts are backed up via Google, Titanium Backup for apps

2) You could do it without wiping data/factory reset, but almost guaranteed to have problems... You just gotta start clean when switching versions of Android (4.3 to 4.4), everybody has to. The settings and such change between versions so the data that you would leave intact could really screw some stuff up. Just set aside an hour to set everything up and ensure you have everything working correctly. And to go back to CM10.1 with all settings intact... Make a Nandroid backup before you flash (Recovery/Backup & Restore/Backup), then you will have an exact copy of your setup now that you can always go to if stuff gets screwy. I recommend ALWAYS having one on your SD.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Josey Wales:
Thanks,

So in a sense I just Titanium Back up apps in 10.1, save to SD card and restore in cm11. Will they automatically restore to app drawers?

If I'm not mistaken to get back to cm10.1 I would need to re-flash Blasphemy kernel then cm10.2, wipe everything just to restore cm10.1 correct?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] wolfmage356:
soft bricked?

I am on clockwork mod v5.0.2.7 and I am soft bricked. I can get on download mode and I can get on the el 29 direct boot kernel which is the clockwork mod recovery v5.0.2.7. I have downloaded the stock rom zip and run it directly from the sd card in clockwork and the installation gets aborted everytime. No matter what rom I download I always get installation aborted. I am brand new to these things, but I do know that since I can get to either screen there is hope, but I can't install a rom, a stock rom, or even connect with a usb to my computer for use with odin. I have the correct drivers and it still will not connect with a usb. I was trying to flash cyanogenmod.. I got to the point where I was supposed to wipe cache, system, and data. and then factory reset. I did all that and now I am screwed. As stated before I cannot install any rom, or connect to a computer. I am at lost. Someone please help.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
MAKE A NANDROID BACKUP, I've seen a lot of people having trouble flashing KitKat
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] wolfmage356:
ok so I downloaded Kies. got my e4gt to connect to my computer to be able to use odin, but now no rom will work on any of the one click odin stock roms I have. I am wandering if my phone knows if it is a e4gt or if it is a galaxy s2 gt I9100. Ever since I downloaded the el29 directboot kernel the start screen before it goes into the direct boot is a picture of the samsung galaxy s II logo with GT-I9100 underneath it. so again any kind of help would be amazing. I have no money to be buying another phone anytime soon.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mattzeller:
I had the same problem, no matter if I used custom or stock. Turned out my micro USB/charging port was going out.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
Sounds like you flashed something for the wrong phone, it wouldn't say that for no reason
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] gamepro602:
I think thats normal?... if you flashed EL29 Directboot via PC odin, you should get the GT-I900 splash screen with the yellow triangle. Though at this point I would flash a stock ROM through recovery or try to Odin back.

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] wolfmage356:
I double checked the el 29 directboot kernel. It was ment for e4gt.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
Ahh I always use Mobile Odin so I don't have to use Triangle Away
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Zxo0oxz:
Anyone know if roms for the d710 work with the r760x (us cellular s2)? from what I can tell the only difference is it doesn't have wimax. I'm asking because a friend has one.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] wolfmage356:
clockworkmod recovery

I have a soft bricked e4gt as explained before on pg 355 of this forum. Now I am wandering if it possible to use clockworkmod to restore from a backup of somebody elses e4gt file or is this backup dependent on it being the same exact phone? If it is possible where can I find the right file I would need to do an advanced recovery using clockworkmod. I would have made a backup myself if I would have known to do that before. Hindsight is 20/20.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
Yes they do
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
Yes, but you would have to use this method-http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2390010
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] wolfmage356:
??

two options now. I need a e4gt md5 nandroid. I think thats right? and or someone to take a look at this to see what is happening. This is what it looks like when I try to install the stock rom http :// www. flickr .com /photos /115794327@N06/12195526863/ and this is what happens when I try to install the cyanogenmod 10.1 http: //www. flickr .com /photos/ 115794327@N06/ 12195528183/. I did manage to get it to do more then just that by toggling both the script and the verification to enabled it just went to the verifying rom then aborted.

oh and the huge spaces are because i am a new poster I cannot post links. so I went around that since this is alot easier than typing up the code
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
No you would need a whole nandroid, the nandroid.md5 is the part you will need to edit
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Josey Wales:
Thanks guys:

I effortlessly flashed from CM10.1 to CM11 without any problems whatsoever. Below I posted what worked like a charm. This should work for other noobs:laugh:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Gil81:
That will work...but some of the tw based roms flash best from el26 or el29 direct boot kernel.

i prefer to keep the el29 db kernel on my device and mobile odin pro..( mobile odin lite will work, i just like to support development ) and a 4.3 rom.

use mobile odin to flash el29db...press up,down,up on volume key...this enables power button as select button..Now wipe data,cache,dalvik( under advanced)and format sysem...( only system..and be careful. you could wipe your sdcard on this page ). Now flash 4.3 rom. Reboot recovery...Do the wipes again and flash 4.4 rom of choice. Then gapps and reboot.

I use the rom insead of the kernel so i have a rom to fall back on if the install doesnt take and i want to get back up quickly...

But to each his own...glad you figured it out...and thanks for helping others...best forum on xda...right here..:good:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] RONISHAA:
Project X

im trying to flash project x and i downloaded the jellybean format all x2.zip but its not working on my phone is there another way i can format before flashing jellybean?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
I'm not sure what you mean. The X2 format I provide should not prevent a rom from flashing. It just gets rid of all the old stuff. ;)

What is happening and what kernel are you trying to use to flash with?

Edit: I know the OP of that thread is a little lengthy but there should be pretty detailed flashing instructions. See if maybe you are missing something too. :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] RONISHAA:
project x

i downloaded the format zip and when i flash it it has a red x and im on stock after flashing touchwiz i flashed from recovery and its not working
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
Maybe you're on stock recovery?

You can only flash if you're rooted with a custom recovery.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] headcipher:
Problem with ROM or hardware?

Hi, so my wife's phone is having a serious issue today. I'm the one who rooted and put the ROM on for her and so I'm responsible for troubleshooting as well.

Her phone is chiming every few seconds as if something is being plugged and unplugged, this is accompanied by constant opening of s-voice or at times Google Now, driving mode is turning on and off, and notification bar says the headphones are plugged in.

Rom was touchwiz based minor mod, can't remember which one off hand and has been running without incident for months.

No recent apps updated that deal with any of these things.

I'm wondering whether it could be her headphone jack having a loose wire. I've tried plugging and unplugging headphones, no change.

Any help or insight would be appreciated,

Thanks
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
First thing to try would be wiping cache and dalvik cache in recovery
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] headcipher:
trouble with epic touch
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] headcipher:
Well, my wife says she barely used it all day, but I was working and can neither confirm nor deny these events.

I will cross-examine(in a way that allows me to sleep in the same room later).

---------- Post added at 02:57 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:52 AM ----------

She confirmed nowhere near moisture today.

I just noticed that the battery monitor(GSAM) is saying that the battery is over volted 3volts+...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
OK then, my suggestion would be to flash a stock ROM through Odin and see if problems persist... Make a nandroid backup first, of course.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1903252
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] headcipher:
Thanks for the help, at work now, I'll post results later.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
Remove external SD as well if you have one installed in case that is causing any issue. Run it as bare as possible. ;)

If problems still persist, try another battery or take it in and have the sprint store check your battery. We've seen batteries go bad from one instance to another. Kind of like a car battery that doesn't have any issues but just goes suddenly and the car won't start.

Edit: And yes, Odin back to stock rooted first (with external SD removed) if you can like Ryan suggested to make sure something in the load you have is going south. I would highly recommend backing up anything you need to save from SD too just in case.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Gil81:
I would also check the battery port and head phone port...to make sure nothing is in either of them....I had pocket fuzz in my head phone port and it made my phone read that the headset was connected and I've also had a charging pin bent...that caused all kinds of crazy issues...

If none of these check out...then proceed as TD and Ryan stated...