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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] AlgebraicMirror:
Camera Problem?

Hi. My wife and I both have Samsung Galaxy S2s. Both are using CyanogenMod 11. But the behavior of the two are different. Mine works fine, but hers seems to have some problems with the camera. For some reason, it always has a problem when we try to open it. It didn't work with the stock firmware, and it doesn't seem to matter which camera app we use either, whether it is the one that comes with the OS or another app like Camera ZoomFX. With the stock Android Camera app, it always immediately crashes and says "Unfortunately, Camera has stopped." With the Google camera app, it opens but immediately says "Insert an SD card before using the camera". It will not allow me to take pictures. (Note: I don't have an SD Card in the phone, but that shouldn't be required, right? My other phone worked fine with no SD card and just saved to internal memory).

Anybody have any ideas about this?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Gil81:
check md5 of the rom download..do a fresh install..also check md5 of the gapps pkg

and remember, not all devices are made equal. For example, my epic will not run any aokp builds well.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] AlgebraicMirror:
Thanks. I hadn't thought of that. I'll give that a try and let you know.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tallnproud:
First shot

I'm running with the Virgin Mobile version of the E4GT, and it's the first time I'm making an attempt at flashing and trying some different ROMs (probably KitKat). The process seems non-trivial, so I'd appreciate someone looking over my thinking to make sure I don't make any serious errors.

Currently, I am unrooted with the GB28 software version (which uses a Jelly Bean modem, correct?).

So here it goes:

1) The first thing I need to do is to root. I download the Virgin Mobile stock Odin one-click. I choose the No Data Restore, Rooted version (I'd like to be able to backup my data before starting to mess around with other stuff). I follow the tutorial on rwilco12's site.

Question: Is the Framaroot method preferable?

Result: rooted.

2) Before the next step, now that I'm rooted, I'll back up my data using Titanium backup or something similar.

3) I install the CWM recovery. I use the EL29 directboot CWM via Mobile Odin. Note: I make sure I have a ROM and Gapps already downloaded and on the SD card.

Question: If I'm looking to install a KitKat ROM, should I use "TD's Jelly Bean format all" zip?

Result: CWM recovery is installed, but I'm on a GingerBread kernel, so my phone won't boot.

4) I reboot into recovery, then format data, cache, dalvik cache, and system (or is this the same thing as "TD's Jelly Bean format all" zip?)

5) Install ROM,

install Gapps, then reboot.

Result: CWM recovery installed, ROM and Gapps installed.

6) Finally, make a nandroid backup.

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Finally, in an attempt to be throrough, I want to make sure I know how to revert back to stock (I'm less clear on this part).

1) Flash the GB28 kernel

2) Use Odin to flash the full restore stock ROM
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] caspiansan:
Bluetooth 4.0 (BTLE) support for this phone?

My sister has this phone (the boost mobile variety), and I'm wondering if I upgrade the rom to a 4.3 or 4.4 rom if she'd be able to use a BTLE heartrate monitor with it? According to www-dot-ifixit-dot-om/Teardown/Samsung+Epic+4G+Touch+Teardown/6481 the phone's hardware has BTLE support, but do any of the kernels and roms support it?

Thanks!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] knox0x1:
Ok..i rooted with firmaroot and im getting confused on how to install cwm recovery. My phone wont connect to pc. Can i use mobile Odin to flash what i need..and what exactly do i need? Thanx in advance.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] knox0x1:
Alright got custom recovery.. can someone lead to some roms?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jdsingle76:
It's all about personal taste...read, read, read, pick one(or many) you think you'll like, and flash. Just do a back up first, and follow OP directions to the t!

Start here:

http://xdaforums.com/epic-4g-touch
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] knox0x1:
Awesome... Thank you
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ttakacs:
How about Cyanogenmod? CM10.2 and CM11 both have run well on my phone. If you are considering a TouchWiz ROM, I really like gding's Touched by S4.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] knox0x1:
Yeah I want to go with that but I'm not quite sure if I need a certain kernel or what. If so where do I find everything I need. This is for a friend and I don't want to mess his phone up cause it won't connect to the computer for some reason. I've got as far as I've got just through the phone

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I got root by using framaroot and custom recovery by flashing agate fl24 kernel using Mobile odin.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ttakacs:
That's for Ice Cream Sandwich (see this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2099450). In my own path to CM11 (where I am now), my phone came with stock TouchWiz (ICS). I rooted and updated to stock TW (Jelly Bean, GB27). To flash TBS4, I started by flashing a "safe recovery," which at gding's recommendation was EL26. Then flashed TBS4.

To get to KitKat, you have to flash an ICS modem and install a compatible recovery-kernel. That would be in CM10.2 or the blashphemy kernel. See my post #35 in this thread: http://xdaforums.com/epic-4g-touch/help/qa-cyanogenmod-11-official-nightly-t2902764/

Good luck and let us know what happens.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] auburn2eugene:
Hey guys, I have a quick question. I have one of these I let my daughter use. It is rooted, but no custom ROM. I had to factory reset, and now Google play is gone. I have tried a Google play apk., ive tried putting the # sign in front of the 2nd number in the host file, when that happened, Google play was able to be opened but immediately crashed. Any ideas?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Droidriven:
Did you factory reset in system settings or through recovery? You said its rooted, does it have stock recovery or custom recovery? Was Google play updated at some point before you reset? I don't see how factory reset wiped it out. That shouldn't have happened if its stock rooted. Have you tried updating the playstore app you installed?

Tapa'd in ice from my Ice Cold lollipop'd S3

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Does anyone know for certain if the straight talk CDMA BYOP works for activating the E4GT on straight talk or how to flash it myself without a cloning method, or even if it can be put on Verizon prepaid. I know it can be flashed to page plus but I don't want PP. Any other possible prepaid carriers that I might be able to use.

Tapa'd in ice from my Ice Cold lollipop'd S3
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] auburn2eugene:
It does not have a custom recovery. I actually made a new post about this phone. Please look at the thread I just started. Any help is greatly appreciated.

I got my Google Play working. But now I am wanting to flash a new ROM, so I'm gonna have to fix it again. I got it fixed by deleting all the cache and app data in all the Google applications.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Droidriven:
If its already rooted then all you have to do is flash a compatible CWM or TWRP recovery on it(these are custom recoveries). After that you find a ROM that you like and a compatible Gapps(Google apps) package that matches the android version of the ROM that you choose, for example, if your ROM is 4.2 then you need a 4.2 Gapps pack, if the ROM is 4.3 then you need 4.3 Gapps, 4.4 ROM/4.4 Gapps, etc. etc.,

There are a few ways to flash your recovery:

1)you can download the recovery file in .tar format and flash it through Odin if you have a windows PC(there are guides for using Odin to flash ROMs and Recoveries here at XDA, use your files but use the same method)

2)you can download the recovery file in .img format and use a flashing app such as Flashify from the playstore or any other flashing app that can flash .img files.

There are other ways also but these are the simplest and easiest.

If you need someone to help you find the right files and step by step help just let me know and I'll walk you through a step at a time.

Tapa'd in ice from my Ice Cold lollipop'd S3
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] auburn2eugene:
Thats really awesome. I really appreciate that. Look for a PM or email from me.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jwfarms2012:
Help please, complete newb, bought preowned phone

I know, bad bad girl. Stuff the lectures, I haven't learned anything and will probably do it again one day. :p Anywho, hubby broke his digitizer on his moto-x, and coughing up 5-600$ to Sprint wasn't an appealing option. Was hoping to avoid the wait to order new screen and digitizer (obviously that worked like a charm, not) Two retail and one corporate location have told us the meid is intact, no financial liens against phone, it has been flashed to a new carrier. Can I undo this and flash it back to sprint? (Corporate says should be possible but they "can't do it") If anyone can help can I get the instructions on a kindergarten level? Pretty please? Thanks so much for y'all's time.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Droidriven:
Just to clarify, you are asking about the sprint S2 epic 4g touch correct? I've looked for a way to flash this phone between carriers for over a year and haven't found anything conclusive yet. But I'll dig around for you.

Tapa'd in ice from my Ice Cold lollipop'd S3
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Sunshinesray:
Any way to get pictures off a locked phone or bypass the password?

So I was cleaning out my closets and I found my old epic 4g.

I was so excited to find it. The only pictures I have of my daughter when she was born are on it.

I apparently put a password on it that I can't remember. If I remember correctly it is on android 2.3.4 and it's not rooted.

I remember that there were so many glitches back then, does anyone remember if there was one that bypassed the password?

If it's not possible is there a way to retrieve those photos off the phone?

I did try getting into the emergency call screen there isn't a contacts button there and there isn't a forgot password option either.

Any help is greatly appreciated. : ):confused:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Droidriven:
What happens if you boot the phone and connect it to PC? Does the PC recognize it? If so, use the PC to find and move the pics. I might have another option to not only get the pics but also get back into the device, its been a while since worked with my E4GT, I can't remember if or how password can be reset without losing all data, I'll see what I find for you.

I can't remember if there are any rooting methods for the E4GT that don't involve losing all your data, if there is you can root it and install custom recovery then boot to recovery and wipe data/factory reset you will clear the password without losing your pics, factory resetting in stock recovery would erase them though, but you can try booting to your stock recovery and wiping cache, do not select factory reset, only wipe cache, then reboot, I don't remember if that's enough to clear password or not but its worth a try at the moment and won't erase your pics so I doesn't hurt to at least try that until you find something that works.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Droidriven:
If connecting to your laptop allows you to get to your pics and you get them moved then you can do a factory reset in stock recovery and your password will be cleared and you'll be able to get into your phone but it will erase your pics if you haven't retrieved them yet. If you want to root the device while you're at it and update it with a custom ROM, make sure USB debugging is enabled, once you verify it is on you can download one of the stock rooted ROMs for E4GT then boot the phone to download mode and flash one of the stock rooted ROMs using Odin and it will be rooted. Then install a custom recovery and you can then install a custom ROM, there are some really nice ROMs for this phone.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Sunshinesray:
Is there a way I could root it and not have to do a factory reset? Just in case hooking it up top my laptop doesn't work.

My laptop says its installing the necessary file to be able to see the phone I guess. It is taking a long time.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Droidriven:
Try doing a Google search for "USB drivers for Samsung phones" then download the newest version and manually install the drivers then restart PC then connect phone.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Sunshinesray:
Ok went to the samsung site and installed drivers BUT after restarting and plugging the phone back in, it updated again with drivers from the phone.

I tried nton import pics and video, that failed. :(

It says unable to connect to the device due to the following error:

The exact error is unknown..lol but there is an error code E0000225
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Droidriven:
That's probably because the device is locked, it looks like you'll have to find a root method that doesn't require getting into system or a method that roots by PC but doesn't wipe data so you can keep the pics, then you can install custom recovery. Some devices can be flashed with a recovery without rooting, I'm not sure if that works on this device though, if its possible then you could reset without losing data.

Also, try different USB ports.

You can also try installing Samsung Kies then connect your phone in kies, there may be some options in kies, its been a while since I used kies so I don't remember all the options.

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OK, I've looked around for you and it seems that booting to stock recovery by pressing and holding vol up+power then selecting factory reset will clear data and the password but will leave your pics there, but I'm not 100% sure yet so don't do anything until I verify that.

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OK, I found this also, enter an incorrect password 5 times and it should ask you if you forgot your password then you enter your correct Google info and it should unlock.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Droidriven:
Try this,

http://trendblog.net/how-to-bypass-android-phone-lock-screen-pattern-pin-password/

If it works you'll unlock without wiping anything, I'm still looking.

Another thing to try, do the failed attempts and when it says to wait 30 seconds try again when its done and see if forgotten password shows then.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Sunshinesray:
Ok I tried 5 times locked out for 30 secs I tried another locked out again for 30 sec and once more another 5 times and yet again locked out for 30 secs.

So I can't unlock it by forgot password. I tried the Samsung website this morning and I apparently never set up an account for this phone when I log in on googleI see a ton of associated devices (for my nieces and nephews and a few neighborhood kids, I used my google account to download apps for them. Unfortunately they do not have internet at home)

As time has passed I have removed some of the devices and I guess I removed this one as well.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Droidriven:
You can try calling support or going to a photo shop that can retrieve them if they can. Or bite the bullet and factory reset in stock recovery.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Sunshinesray:
Thank you for helping me. I found this..

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Download this zip Aroma File Manager ( Download Link ) on to your sdcard (using your PC, as you cant get into your phone, right )

2. Reboot into recovery mode

3. Flash the zip

4.The file manager will starting, and you are ready to managing your filesystem (copy, cut, delete, make new folder, etc) while you are in recovery.

5.Click on menu option and go to settings - Select Mount All Partitions

6.Now, exit from Aroma File Manager and reflash it.

7.Now, you will see each partition is mounted

8.Now, go to /data/system

9.Note : If you have sd-ext mod to increase internal storage, go to /sd-ext/system/

10.Now, If you have to remove pattern lock, long press and delete gesture.key/If you want to remove password, delete password.key

11.Exit the Aroma File Manager & Reboot Device

Note : If You See The Gesture Pattern Grid Or Password After Restarting, Don't Worry. Just Try Any Random Pattern Or Password And iI Should Unlock.

Would this work for me?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Droidriven:
No, that involves custom recovery, you have stock recovery, you'd have to root to get custom recovery.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
This device was the most confusing device I ever owned... Probably why I haven't changed the ROM in 4 years, my son is using my E4GT now. The recovery/kernel combo is such a pain in the butt.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Sunshinesray:
OK I found 2 more links here in xda

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2620456

and

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2225695

Would either of those work for me?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Surj138:
Just to let you know, a factory reset doesn't touch your internal sd memory... Your pictures should beb still there after a factory reset

As far as those threads you linked, you need a custom recovery to flash those fixes. If you can connect to Odin, you should be able to flash a kernel/recovery (they're bundled together on this device) and have a recovery to flash from, but that's only if you can still find a download [emoji17]
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Droidriven:
Thanks, I knew custom recovery didn't wipe /data and /data media but I've never even used stock recovery so i wasn't sure, I never even thought to investigate it either, when I did all I find are conflicting posts that say it does wipe everything and some that say it doesn't, its good to have some confirmation, thanks.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Surj138:
[MENTION=5162415]Sunshinesray[/MENTION]

Well to be honest I'm not 100% sure a factory reset in stock gingerbread recovery won't wipe your internal storage. If it makes you more comfortable, use Odin to flash a custom kernel (with built-in custom recovery) to do the factory reset. You can use the repacked EL26 kernel tar found here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1662295
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Droidriven:
The other user needs that, quote them with that reply or give them a mention so they see it, thanks.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Surj138:
Oops, brain fart! [emoji28]

Edited my post, thanks
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Sunshinesray:
OK just to make sure I understand this correctly when I followed your link to the EL26 kernel in the second post it gives directions on how flash it. According to those directions I need to be rooted. The directions give a link on how to root using gingerbread.

Can I follow the directions to root on a locked device?

Or am I skipping the rooting part and following the directions from one of the links I found earlier and if so which one do suggest I follow?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Droidriven:
How does it say to root the device? Does it involve wiping the device?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Droidriven:
OK, that method flashes recovery then superSU then you're rooted, most devices have to root then install recovery, this is going to be easy for you, get the superSU.zip and the recovery file for Odin, then download and install Odin on your PC then you're ready to follow that guide. Usually the guides dont mention this but when you have the file you are flashing selected in Odin and just before you hit start in Odin you need to make sure the "autoreboot" option in UNCHECKED in Odin, then when you hit start and the file flashes your device won't reboot like the guide says, instead, when the flashing is done and you get the green pass don't turn the phone off just boot straight to recovery mode by pressing and holding the volume up+power button, if that doesn't work then instead pull the battery out then put it back in then boot to recovery with the volume up+power, then when you get to recovery you might be able to just select wipe data factory reset(this won't wipe your pics) and clear the password without needing to root and you might can just reboot and see if the lock is cleared without having to do any of the rest, if you want to root anyway then flash the superSU.zip to root the device then reboot and see if the lock is cleared, either way you're gonna have to select factory reset before you reboot or you won't clear the lock. I'll help you with any of that if you don't understand it.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Sunshinesray:
I enjoy having my devices rooted so I want to go that route. (I wish I knew about rooting 2hen I was using it) Then if the phone is still locked there are ways to easily unlock it since it's rooted correct?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Droidriven:
Yes, anytime you're locked out you can factory reset in custom recovery and the lock is cleared. the method you are following is for the E4GT isn't it, I didn't check, if it isn't then don't do it.

Those file names you used look like the files I used on my S2, there are many files for this at rlwilco12's repository, its got every stock file and recovery you'd ever want for the E4GT

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You can even update to Kit kat 4.4.4
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Sunshinesray:
Yes it is specifically for E4GT. The author gives this warning at the top

"These instructions are specific to the Sprint Galaxy S2 (Epic 4G Touch or SPH-D710). Although similar methods may work with other phones this method requires the use of a kernel that IS NOT compatible with any other phone but the Sprint Galaxy S2. If you do not have the Sprint Galaxy S2 please DO NOT follow this method for gaining Root access as it will most likely brick your phone!

This method uses an Odin One-Click Kernel to install a kernel that includes a Custom Recovery. Once booted into the Custom Recovery you can then flash Superuser which will root your phone and give you Superuser access."

I can't thank you enough for helping me with this. I know, now, that I should have backed those irreplaceable pictures up. I assumed as long as I had the phone I wouldn't have a problem, lesson learned. :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cjwhite_4232:
cm 12?

can anyone find or maybe port cm 12 to this device plz
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Droidriven:
I've been looking for the same thing, I've discussed it some with a friend of mine with TeamOctOS, if it works out he and I will be working on this. I have lollipop on my other devices, I want lollipop on my E4GT also.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] DynamicN:
That would be amazing to have lollipop on this device, hope it goes through.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Maury000:
I have a rooted E4GT, like other people here, and they evidently can use TWRP or ROM Manager, but I haven't been able to! When I checked, the message is that the device is not supported for Clockwork Mod Recovery; only the E4G is on their list. I've been searching for answers for some time now to update the binary on SuperSU, but either they are too old, or not applicable, or both. Can anyone help? ~Thanks

Android 4.1.2

Baseband vS:D710.10 S.OI24

SuperSU Pro v2.46
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
The E4GT has the recovery bundled with the kernel (super fail Samsung). Check out Agat's recovery/kernel combo.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Droidriven:
rwilco12 has everything you'll ever need for the E4GT at rwilco12's Android Repository, he has the stock pre rooted Odin flashable ROMs with custom recovery built in, he has the various modems. Stock and custom recoveries, anything youll need, mine has CWM on it though, I got it from the repository.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rwilco12:
Adding to what has already been said, you can get most everything you need at my site but more importantly, STAY AWAY FROM ROM MANAGER! It has a 99.9% chance of bricking your E4GT.

Sorry for the all caps. Just wanted to make sure you caught the importance. :)