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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] agat63:
Since it takes longer to figure out why this kernel creates this many problems I would like to suggest a different type of solution.

Let start with one statement:

Recovery included in this repack is same old "safe" recovery I made long ago. This recovery has been used in all my kernels and combined download count is appoaching 20000.

If every kernel (recovery) has been used to flash roms ones a mount we talking more than 100,000 flashes.

This far we have only 2 recorded cased of hard brick while flashing roms using my kernel/recovery combo and both were with CM10 roms.

Thus said I would like to suggest following.

Repack kernels don't give us any tweaks or edits excetp of possibility to do nand backup's and restore.

So you guys can keep this repack on your sd card along with mobile odin.

Every time you need/want to make a back up or flash a zip just flash this kernel. Do whatever you want to do and go back to stock.

I think this will be best work around for the time being until and if we can figure out what is so different with JB and why all usual methods are failing.

This way we can have best of 2 worlds with just a little bit more leg work.

I understand that this is not ideal solution but this will help us to stay afloat till problem solved or till source dropps.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mattweed9:
I think that is a fantastic idea. And thanks yet again for everything.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] t4d73:
That's cool man. I didn't know that the emmc bug was something u could even do anything about. Thought that was on a source level. Was never doubting u one bit. Guess this is just all so new to everyone. Sorry if u got at all offended.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] agat63:
I'm not offended.

We're talking about $600 piece of equipment here and no one wants to have a paper weight that for that money.

As I said I was stating the facts and thinking outloud how we can have a custom recovery and have everything work at the same time.

We are dealing with new beast here and if I recall correctly we were having same or similar problems when ICS leaks start dropping down.

It took a wile then to iron everything out and it will take time now.

Normal process.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] optimummind:
After experiencing some apps unable to being installed and some apps disappearing, although I never had the issue of not seeing Paid status, I found a workaround that works for me: install my apps on the stock kernel and once I'm set and happy with the way my phone is, flash the recovery kernel using mobile Odin, reboot into recovery to make a nandroid backup, flash back to stock kernel, and reboot. This way, I get to install and keep all my apps & still have a backup. :)

Thanks agat for the recovery~!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Mattix724:
I have an idea! How about anytime someone wants to do a nandroid or flash something, use Odin or Mobile Odin to flash the FI27 source built kernels, then whenever you are done with whatever you are doing, flash a zip for the stock kernel then reboot.

No more "I used your repack and now this is broken!" or "When are you going to fix ____ issue?"

Problem solved, everyone is happy.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jlear3:
+1

Although I do feel like we're going back to the beginning of ics and flashing a safe recovery again. Oh well, I'm positive it will be fixed in the future just the same! E4gt has some of the best devs around for sure
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Mattix724:
There is no source for JB yet... until that happens it's best to stick to what we know works.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] colonel.shepard:
O I want to try it where can I get it
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] patrao_n:
Try what? The kernel? There is an op for that.

sent from MY BAD A$$ ET4G
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] TrayLunch:
That does work until that app needs an update. That is how i first stumbled upon the issue.

People, like me, will still want this to make backups. If I remember correctly, flashing doesn't necessarily cause the emmc lock up unless they wrote a format into the installation script. Someone please correct me of I'm wrong because I don't want to endanger other's devices, but you can still use calk's format all or ruj's format x2 to get the job done.

Elite Tester for Mijjz Goodness
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] agat63:
You correct about emmc bug.

It's triggered by format system () command.

If that line is substitutes with delete_recursive() than it's completely safe.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] colonel.shepard:
I was referring to the one where agat mentioned he included a "safe" recovery but the only one in OP is the first one
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] agat63:
All my kernels, including repacks are have my recovery which has been compiled with CM7 (GB) source and has been tested extensively and deemed "safe".

So recovery included in this repack is very same "safe" recovery I was talking about.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] colonel.shepard:
Oh
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jahrule:
Is op up to date meaning still no USB mounting?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mattweed9:
Yeah it is up to date. Seems Agat63 is at bit of a stand still until he learns more about the system and maybe until source is released.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Mattix724:
I'm thinking once source is released. Jelly Bean is a whole new beast and it's not too easy to fix something without a source.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] d0u8l3m:
I just got my dads epic touch (he got the s3) flashed it to fk23 via the SPH-D710_FK23_549262_Rooted_Restore.exe that was posted on a video i was and then used mobile odin to install this kernel. So far phone is running smoothly. I created a nandroid back up and had no issues

Thank you for your hard work this kernel is great

Question tho can i use this to try out other ROMS like CM10??
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] FC809:
You can't use tw kernels on aosp roms.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jahrule:
Anyone know why my hardware key backlights are not turning on?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Stryke_the_Orc:
They're probably disabled, go to settings/display and make sure that the settings are what you want:beer:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jahrule:
They are set
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Stryke_the_Orc:
Then my guess would be a hardware issue, unless it was disabled in the rom itself, but I can't think of a reason someone would so that.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] elijahbrown:
Agat, will you beer trying to repack fl16 or do you just plan on waiting for source?

You're work is sorely missed. :o :beer:

Sent from my SPH-D710 using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] konman21:
Ditto, Fl16 feels more stable....
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] colonel.shepard:
I've been using both and they seem the same cept for sync now in toggles
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] JonSCSL:
AGAT said a while back that he need the source to be released due to all the new changes.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] agat63:
I have no problems making the repack but all known issues we have in in this repack will be present.

I still can't figure out why it breaks apps2sd.

I'm using same script and same procedure as we used for all ICS repacks and we didn't have problems with them (to best of my knowledge).

So it it's wanted and needed I'll make FL16 repack just don't expect much improvement.

Let me know if you want it.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] leaderbuilder:
Any thing you do is immensely appreciated bro
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Sloth:
^^^^^ this :D
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] agat63:
Well.

I'm celebrating Christmas with all of my family (bout 30 of us) in mountains of southern California and I don't have E4GT with me here.

So I can make a repack and upload it in about 30 min but I can't test anything on it.

It should boot and work but that's about all what I can say.

So let it be my Christmas gift to all of you :D but the testing is on you guys.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Sloth:
No worries bro enjoy your xmas we can wait :D
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] agat63:
Too late.

Downloaded stock kernel and extracted the ramdisk. :p

Putting it together to run repack.

Should be up in 15-20 min but as I said have no way to test it before upload.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] agat63:
Here you go.

First test run:

AGAT_FL16.tar

Let me know if there are any problems with this except known ones.

However the ramdisk is different from FK23 and FL04.

So this one might behave differently.

If it's AOK I'll start new thread with this kernel so it will be easy to find.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] g_ding84:
That is awesome. Thanks gonna have to give this a run.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] turtleman13:
Is this the stock kernel repacked with ur recovery
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] agat63:
Yep.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mradlauer:
Looks like it works although it doesnt reflect agat. seems to have revolved my sd card issues as well.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] elijahbrown:
Well I felt like a jerk for asking, but I'm glad I did.

I will be using this for testing mods, so I don't have to reflash stock kernel, then if something is borked, one-click stock, then reflash deodexed Rom every single time. So you can see why this is so much appreciated.

I install all my apps with tiBackup anyway so this issue does not affect me :thumbup:

Thanks again Agat!

Sent from my SPH-D710 using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] agat63:
I'm not sure I understand what you mean by "doesn't reflect agat" part.

And also did you mean "resolved" or "revolved" sd card issue?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mradlauer:
It didn't have your kernel version in system info.

And I take it back about tge sd card issue. I can now mount my sd card but any app that needs sd card to work like swiftkey will not install.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Foulwx:
I just mobile odined the tar. Rebooted into recovery no problem. The two SD apps I have both work (gateguru and quick weather).

Thanks again Agat. Nice work and happy holidays!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] g_ding84:
It works on My ROMs The Dark Angel Rises (FK23) and should work on Touched By SGS3 (FK23)

Thank you again Agat For all you hard work. :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mradlauer:
I am on kobridges FL16..lost a few apps that needs sd card.

Its funny tho..I can mount and browse sd but installing an app from play store fails.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] blackcanopy:
Thank you Agat.

12 downloads and only 7 thanks?

Guys, please remember to give thanks to those that help and especially the developers. Hitting the thanks button cost nothing for the time they spent sharing their talent.

Agat, I already admire your dedication, but to do this for us on your holiday... not even using the same phone anymore but still supporting your E4GT family is just a testimony of the man you are. Sincerely appreciate you good Sir!

Sent from my SPH-D710 using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] g_ding84:
Try unmounting your SD card then installing the app(s) and remount your SD card.

I always give thanks. :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] blackcanopy:
Yes sir, you do. I just happened to see there were 12 people that downloaded the .tar file and only 7 thanks given (including mine) when i was downloading.

Sent from my SPH-D710 using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] g_ding84:
Seems people forget about that button. :)

But the kernel is working very nicely. Haven't had any issues yet. And the system is running a bit faster.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] elijahbrown:
Has anyone tried wiping dalvik cache? as soon as I select Wipe I get E:unknown volume for path /sd-ext

I select Yes - Wipe Dalvik Cache

Shows "Dalvik Cache Wiped

but cache is NOT wiped.. No Optimizing apps on startup and I dont get my SystemUI.apk changes

Does successfully flash files though.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Foulwx:
I just installed bubble level, a small app from the play store that installs to the Sd card. I have previously had these apps disappear when loading a repack kernel.

Tonight, everything is working fine. (Ah crud, see edit below). Using Kobridge's deodexed Rom, tdunham's extended toggles (for fl04) and Agat's FL16 repack.

Thanks everyone.

Edit...woke up early to find all the SD apps are gone again. Oh well.. stuff happens. Merry Christmas!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] elijahbrown:
seems to be paid apps that have the problem
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] blackcanopy:
I had the same experience. Upon boot up, several apps were missing. .. better battery stats and Mobil Odin were the first 2 I noticed that were missing.

Sent from my SPH-D710 using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] elijahbrown:
the missing apps I don't mind because you can get around that by restoring from Titanium Backup.. But if I can't wipe dalvik I can't test.. S'why I was curious if maybe it was something on my end.

Just remembered I can wipe Dalvik in Mobile odin. yippee
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] blackcanopy:
I used Mobil Odin to flash the kernel, I think I'll try PC Odin to see if it behaves differently.

EDIT: same results:(

Sent from my SPH-D710 using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] leaderbuilder:
Thanks again Agat! Working while at the family get together. Hats off for that!

Kernel installed without issue.

Able to wipe both caches.

But creating backup failed - getting recovery image....

No worries though.

Your dedication and support is great appreciated. Have a super night and good week man.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] elijahbrown:
Your sure the dalvik wipe worked? You got the optimizing apps at boot? I will try and dl again but I can't imagine it's a bad dl if everything works as expected.

I can wipe dalvik by flashing the kernel with mobile Odin so this still works for my needs.

Sent from my SPH-D710 using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] davidstjohn1:
only issue i had was the missing apps. Thanks for uploading this anyways on a holiday Agat... That was nice of you to think of us on Christmas even if it has an issue... Hope your holiday was good....
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] monkeytools:
Thamks and Happy Holidays

Just saying thanks for the repack. just the normal to report. paid apps not working. no big deal. it is awesome that you still do this work for us.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] leaderbuilder:
You're right about the dalvik.

I checked again. Regular cache is the only thing I can wipe.

BUT I can install ROM s kernels and modems. ! :)

I'm sure when ever Agat gets the time he'll iron out out. The guy is an amazing contributor here.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] agat63:
I can't iron anything till I get home and have phone to test.

I don't wanna trow raw repacks out there for you to test and report.

I'll be back home Thursday night and will try to fix some issues (if I can).

Can't do more without the phone.

Sorry.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] leaderbuilder:
Dude no appologies necessary Whenever man. Seriously take your time do what ever you want when you want. You owe us nothing but give lots.

I'm amazed you jumped in when you did. (hope the wife didn't kill you for that.)

Thanks for all the work. Have an awesome week.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] elijahbrown:
Very much appreciated, sir. This is working for me but I would love to see what you come up with.

Sent from my NABI2-NV7A using Xparent ICS Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] agat63:
hey guys.

This is a blind attempt to fix backup/restore problem.

Git it a shot. Let see if we can fix one of the problems.

AGAT_FL16_repack.tar
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cerj:
Thank you, still trying to get it working for us, and you `dont even use this phone anymore. Your are a great Dev and I thank you for all you have done and all you are trying to do for the E4GT community. Have a Good New Years
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] leaderbuilder:
Tried it. Still a no go on the backups - same error about boot image. Able to install zip file. Able to wipe cache. But also unable to wipe dalvik cache.

Thank you for your amazing support!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Stryke_the_Orc:
Didn't see it mentioned yet, but the fl16 repack doesn't have the option to install from internal sd. Not complaining, just putting it out there...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] agat63:
With all the changes on JB I think I'll have to rebuild (recompile) recovery again with JB(CM10) source.

Downloading CM10 source now and will try to make new recovery with all the JB settings.

Let's hope this will take care of some the problems we have lately.

Wish us all luck.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] leaderbuilder:
If anyone can do it it's you.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] garwynn:
Btw.. do you still need a jb update-binary to test with? Have one now...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] agat63:
Yea.

Would you please sent me a flashable zip so I have binaries and script.

This way I can upload 2 versions again. tar and zip.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kmok:
I've found that if I change the preferences in titanium back to restore apps to internal storage instead of the default settings I have no issues with restoring/installing apps like some people are having including myself. I'm not sure if this is helpful or not.

Thanks Agat, I appreciate all your work!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] prguzman1978:
Get em Agat! You don't need the source, you are the source...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] agat63:
LOL.

I wish.

I do what I can and I have a lot of help from all over the place.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] garwynn:
Here, this is a zip from Samsung to update the Note 2 from LJC to LK8.

(Both JB)

Update-binary also based on JB.

http://garwynn.rainmotorsports.net/GN2/LK8/Test3/update.zip

Just strip out what you need....
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] agat63:
Thanks a lot.

Once I have new recovery I'll try new repack and will test zip on my wifes phone.

If it works I'll upload zip and tar versions of repack.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] prguzman1978:
I wish i can help but my VM ware is completely gone with my work, focusing more on my music...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] radanserv:
Can i use this with FL04 ???

Thanks
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Stryke_the_Orc:
Yes
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] leaderbuilder:
If you need any other testers I'm game.

Either way thank you very much for all the work!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] weltwon:
AGAT_FL17_repack problems in FL16

I've been running FL16 without any issues for past 2 days but was unhappy with the old CWM 3e it includes because you can't do any ROM backups with it. Saw the posting in post at top of page 30 for Agat's latest AGAT_FL16_repack.tar and installed it with ODIN.

Good news is that it did replace 3e with Agat Recovery tREC_v0.2.2

Bad news is the following:

1. It wiped out my Beautiful Widgets (purchased version) and now it won't even allow me to reinstall it.

2. I booted into the Agat CWM and the backup function failed" "Error while backing up boot image!"

3. Yellow triangle during boot and my trusty TriangleAway-v1.10.apk refusing to remove it (won't reset custom to 0).

Note: Did some research and found out that even the latest v2.37 of TriangleAway does not work with JB 4.1.2 ROMS.

I know Agat is capable of amazing feats and will likely repair these flaws quickly so I will patiently wait and thank him in advance.

Glenn ;)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] leaderbuilder:
Had you continue to read through the thread you would have seen that backups are NOT working. And that Agat is aware of this and working on another repack. Also you might want to invest in Mobile Odin
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] weltwon:
FL16 yellow triangle GONE!

Thanks for the heads up. While you were posting I was looking for a way to get rid of the annoying yellow triangle and I found a fix. I downloaded FL16_JB_STOCK_KERNEL_NOCWM.zip which installed from Agats CWM, rebooted and like magic, no more yellow triangle!

Glenn ;)

P.S. I have mobile odin but have used ODIN with so many different devices, just find it faster to stick with my trusty ODIN v1.85 on my warp speed desktop PC.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] boXerrumble:
Was having problems on FL16. So I went back to stock rooted FK23, which gave me no issues, and flashed the FK23 repack from mobile odin that I had copied to the internal SD card on top of the stock FK23 kernel.

Works flawlessly. Wipes both caches. Nandroid and restore backup also works.

FWIW, I flashed the repack originally when Agat released it and had no issues.

So, I'd advise to flash either repack (FK23 or FL16) on top of the stock kernel via mobile odin for best results.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] timmetal6669:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2055950

Please read the how to on how to make a successful nandroid back up and restore
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] leaderbuilder:
I just hope Agat is still working on this.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] agat63:
I'm not.

I'm celebrating new year.:D

Will continue starting January 2nd.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Stryke_the_Orc:
Happy new year!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] prguzman1978:
Happy new year Agat and all peace!!!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] leaderbuilder:
Dude you're awesome. Hope you have a super New year's!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tlc08071:
To All

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL! :silly:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
JB Preload partition

Hi Agat. Hope you have a great year!

Do you happen to know if any of the kernels you've released backup the preload partition that now comes with our JB leaks? Tnx - TD

Edit: If not, is it possible to add it in to the backup/restore process? The preload partition is being used to store system files now and I'm noticing issues with it not being backed up when switching between roms.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] agat63:
So, after numerous tries and tests here is the result.

This is another test for FL16 repack.

I did try back up and restore, wipe dalvik cache (it works finally).

All apps I had on SD are present and working.

Did flash kernel over stock and over another custom kernel all features named above were working.

Here is the link for tar file:

AGAT_FL16_test.tar

If confirmed working I'll start new thread and post both zip and tar files there.

Any feedback is greatly appreciated.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Shadow_God:
Awesome.....you're the man.....great job...love your work :thumbup::beer:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] graydiggy:
Will we still see the same issues from the FK23 like paid apps can't be installed and dissapearing?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] agat63:
I never had problems with paid apps.

Only issue was with apps on sd card not showing up.

Now they working. For me at least. Need more people to confirm that.

I'm still trying to build new recovery. So far all attempts did fail.

Can't boot to recovery. I'm trying to compile new recovery with CM10 (JB) source.

I'll continue my attempts. May be I can get it running too.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] evo3d6:
You are the man just flashed a few things no issues paid apps are still there going to try some back ups think you got it this time great work!

Just installed paid apps works fine.

Back up worked aswell no issues.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] agat63:
Well.

It took most of free time over holidays and this weekend.

Hopefully it wasn't for nothing.

I really hope we got it going now.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] evo3d6:
Going to flash on all 3 phones I have 1st jellyverse 2nd stock deod. 3rd goodness will report back.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] leaderbuilder:
I'll run this RIGHT NOW.

Thanks again Agat for coming through!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] agat63:
That still to be tested and confirmed. :D
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] leaderbuilder:
Ya I'm running some now. I'll report back.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] leaderbuilder:
Flashed new kernel and cleared dalvik. Booted fine and all worked well.

Booted back to recovery and created nandroid and verified md5 on phone (AFV app)

Booted back to recovery and ran run TDs Format X2 (maybe should just have done a factory reset)

Then ran recovery of nandroid - it reported successfuly completed

But after restore and reboot some apps and settings were missing or corrupted. Most notably the dialer/phone!

So I ran a titanium restore (All apps and data). After restore with Titanium and reboot it still failed to get all the settings.

So then back to your recovery and flash Kobridge's ROM 'on top of' the restore.

Got almost all settings back but not all. Still had to enter Google account information and resync. Going to re-enter missing information and see how that goes.

Probably should have reflashed the ROM on the same restore session.

Guess tomorrow I'll try a full Odin restore, flash this and back up and then try restoring that.

Thanks for the time and work Agat.

It's greatly appreciated.