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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] EVObastard:
Okay, that's good to know, however what I really want in the end is a custom recovery and the ability to flash different ROMs.

I don't know what a TAR is or why/if I need to flash a modem and I don't know what to do from here to get what I want. Man I thought rooting my EVO was hard, I rooted my S3 last week and this is for my wife and it's just driving me nuts, there are so many different versions and so easy to brick :confused: Thanks for you help so far BTW I really appreciate it.

I should not that before the root it was crashing a lot, after root not nearly as much but once every couple days maybe, before it was a few time or more per day.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] BluesRulez:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1953783

Post 2 steps will give you cwm to flash a new rom safely.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] EVObastard:
Awesome thanks, I'll look it over. :good:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jhow2319:
I'm aware that most of the tutorials are for users capable of running odin through a windows computer to root their device. I'm on a Mac, I know Heimdall is used to root via Mac OSX. Do any of you guys have a link to any tutorials for rooting via Heimdall through the Epic 4g touch?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] twolves14:
Rwilco12, I followed your instructions exactly, but I'm having some problems. I was on stock FI27 and everything went smoothly with the root. However, after the ODIN finished, the phone would not boot. It would get stuck at the boot screen. I got it to boot into recovery using adb, but /sdcard/ wouldn't mount, so I couldn't flash anything. I ended up ODIN'ing to Stock Rooted FI27, and the phone booted up. However, the external sdcard still won't mount. It just doesn't show up with File Managers or in Recovery. What do you suggest to fix the issue? Would flashing a new ROM fix it?

Also, I don't have CWM Recovery anymore after ODIN to stock/rooted FI27. Could you direct me to the best way to adding CWM Recovery?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] MoHoGalore:
We had one written up over on stxp. Check that out but if you can't, I'll see about moving that tut around and I'll ask Rwilco to add to the repo. (I need to check and make sure it's not already there)

Sent from my SPH-L720 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2

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Send me the links that you used please so I can check those. Pm is fine.

Also, feel free to hit me up on gtalk (same name [MENTION=652814]gmail[/MENTION]) and I'll help you get cwm back)

Sent from my SPH-L720 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kuslove2:
Rooting isnt bad its good..i think google is a haaterrr:good:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Mattix724:
You can link to my thread on root for apps like Triangle Away to get rid of the yellow triangle after flashing a custom kernel to root.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1999417

My thread pretty much covers everything and is fairly up to date.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Rola Addict:
I got a SPH-D710 with the FL24 baseband.I downloaded one of the JB one touch flashes for kernel(AGAT_GB27).I'm on 4.0.4 now and just want a JB ROM that I can use wi-fi tethering on.I want to know if the AGAT will work or if it will brick my phone.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rtwrobert10:
Thanks

Thanks RW, I've used so many of your files and you are terrific :D
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rwilco12:
Just updated the OP and instructions to help clarify a few things with rooting between GB, ICS and JB.

Enjoy!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ugleee:
Hello, I followed the instructions, pressed start, it lit up green and said successful, and then the phone tried to reboot but then after the loading screen appeared it just powered off. I was able to boot into recovery (I used the ICS kernel you said you used in the tutorial). I then proceeded to try to flash different kernels (with no rhyme or reason because I'm an idiot) and eventually got to a point where the phone wouldn't boot into recovery. I then reflashed the original ICS kernel tfi27) and now it's the way it was. Won't boot, but I can boot into recovery and odin. So there is a way out of this, right? Am I just choosing the wrong kernel?

Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

--John
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] BluesRulez:
What were you originally flashing?

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] ugleee:
I was only flashing the one click recovery kernel. I was running android 4.1.2 and you know what, I think I just realized what I might have screwed up. I think I flashed an ICS recovery/kernel when I probably should have tried a JB one. Could that have caused that much of an issue? I used Agat63's tFI27 Stock Recovery Repack (rev 2) like he did.

That was definitely it. Just flashed the JB kernel and it was fine. I am a moron and sorry for wasting people's time.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Take it to the house:
Thank you so much!

I did not get any yellow triangle that many people speak of. I was super happy~ Is the Yellow triangle at the start up with the Galaxy S2 start up? If so, does it have an affect on the performance. I was getting a dead droid with a red triangle from the other roots. This worked the first time and perfect. Thanks a lot! I greatly appreciate the helpful info
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] furikuri2021:
A little help please

I followed the instructions for rooting my Samsung galaxy 2 epic 4g touch, but after the final system reboot it just keeps booting me back into the recovery. I used CockworkMod Recovery for this procedure and I'm kinda afraid I might have bricked the phone. Any help will do me some good.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] BluesRulez:
What os version were you on? Grab that version's rooted one click and flash while in download mode.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Dznootz:
Hi this was my first Root. Was Especially terrified due to the fact im on a Credo Mobile Galaxy s ii epic 4g touch. I had no problem's really. I used Agat63's 1 click ICS - AGAT_v0.6.8.exe and Superuser.

I am slightly confused though as I still cannot get Hotspot to work. I have been trying to find more information on this subject and will continue to keep searching as I'm sure the answer is already here. If someone could simply point me in the right direction whilst I continue my search for the answer it would be much appreciated.

I assumed maybe I had to open Superuser tried that and no apps show. There are no setting's I can change only preferences which still doesn't allow me to go to apps and make sure I have access.

I did realize that I can just share my connection via Bluetooth with my Nexus 7 and feel rather stupid now because, I'm sure I was capable of doing that prior to even rooting. :victory:

I'm pretty sure my I should just call it a victory that my phone is still a phone at this point.

So I'm assuming my original ROM was jellybean and I just flashed Agat's ICS kernel. I assumed I would just be changing rom's altogether?

In phone information it does infact say im using agat63's kernel.

Did I mention I have no idea what I'm doing?

I am downloading the Agat GB27 v1.3.0 assuming that is where I messed up and awaiting further instruction. At this point I think I should get things verified before I do any damage.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rwilco12:
Glad to hear that you got it to work! Good news is that you haven't really messed anything up. You just have to find out if you're on ICS or JB. If your phone is booting with an ICS kernel then you are on ICS. If you're on JB and you had an ICS kernel your phone wouldn't boot.

Now as you've said you have no idea what you are doing. So far you haven't done anything that brick your phone but I would strongly recommend you slow down a bit and do some more research before you do do something could brick your phone. ;)

I would suggest that the very first thing you should do is find out what build you are on and then which one you want to be on. Then I'd hit up BluesRulez Noob question thread. It's a great place to get all your questions answered.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Dznootz:
Android version 4.0.4

Baseband Version S:d710.10 S.fl24

Kernal version 3.0.42+AGAT_Fl27_kernel #v0.6.9

Build IMM76I.FL24

So maybe I was using ICS idk haha.

Basically if I did infact do everything correctly I still do not have the ability to use Sprint Hotspot.

(error 67 registration failure. Your sprint data username/or password may be incorrect.)

Also thanks I'm reading that now.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] amacnamedt:
i followed the instructions to the t and now my device wont boot up anything i can do to restart the process?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rwilco12:
You probably flashed an incompatible kernel. Make sure that you know what build you're on and then flash the corresponding recommended kernel or stock kernel for the build you're on. After flashing a compatible kernel you should boot right up and you'll be rooted. :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] amacnamedt:
whats funny is thats what i was doing and it seems to be booting, then i came back to edit my post and saw your quick response, thanks a lot, good site, still booting up now, have to see if it works :) fingers crossed

Edit: Still on startup screen showing Samsung galaxy s2 for about 10 minutes not sure what "normal" reboot time is

Edit: finally flashed the third kernal and it booted right up - Thanks
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jackrabbit72380:
I don't understand what I did wrong.

I made it to step 6 and odin3 exutionv1.81 has a red box says fail. my phone says downloading don't turn off target

I have sprint Samsung galaxy 2 on boost network.

your instruction is not clear enough for me I know nothing abot tthis stuff you say downloadoneclick exe but not specify witch one or wha tkernal to use.

and im going fro mthe tut on the website you posted can someone help I don't knw what to do

you link to one click but there was different versions do I just downloaded the latest one

exe Agat_GB27-v1.0.0.exe 7.29 MB 05/16/13 07:09:57

exe Agat_GB27-v1.1.0.exe 7.29 MB 05/16/13 07:10:01

exe Agat_GB27_v1.2.0.exe 7.86 MB 05/16/13 07:09:57

exe Agat_GB27_v1.3.0.exe 8.02 MB 05/16/13 07:06:47 <-- this one.

what have I done to my phone?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rwilco12:
If you followed the steps as directed then you've done nothing to your phone. You can restart it and you'll be running as if nothing had happened.

I am confused though. Did you try to flash the one-click through Odin? The one-click negates the need to use Odin...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jackrabbit72380:
idk I just wanted to update to android 4.2.2 that has everything working and then give it super user and root, and also make a back up of my original.

but im a total noob with android Iand I realy don't want to brick my brand new phone. because I have no warinty or anything

I just got the phone yesterday new running android 4.1.2 official Samsung, I realy hate the sprint boot logo to because its on boost network anyway.

maybe you can help/?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rwilco12:
I'm going to say this as nicely as possible but I think you should slow down. The E4GT is notorious for the ways it can be bricked. It's not a normal device and has a lot of little quirks. You should really read up a lot before even attempting root.

In this case you're dealing with three different issues. Currently the only available 4.2.2 ROM are AOSP based and have a few issues.

The other issues are root access and your ROM base. Both can be fixed easily by going to the Stock ROM Repo thread stickied in development and downloading the latest rooted Boost build and flashing it. Follow the instructions in post #2 on how to flash a one-click and you'll do fine.

Lastly, there is a really good thread for both reading and questions at: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1953783

Good luck!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jackrabbit72380:
Do you think that 4.2.2 rom will be officialy be avalible for the phone if I just wait.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rwilco12:
Samsung has said 4.2 would be. That was a long time ago though... Due to bugs in 4.2 I believe that if we do get 4.2 they will probably go straight to 4.2.1. Beyond that I think we won't see many updates.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jackrabbit72380:
I know this is probly rthe wrong section to ask but I seem to be having a problem with menu button on the left side the settings menu keeps poping up even when the phone is just sitting on the desk. I think the phone is defective. im thinking the touch is to sencitive or something is there a way I can disable that button?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Menacex911:
This does not work for me. I use root checker after a seemingly successful root and it isnt rooted
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rwilco12:
Would you be able to provide us with some more detail? This method has worked for thousands of users multiple times. If you can provide us with detailed information we should be able to help you troubleshoot it.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Menacex911:
All i know to say is that I have a Virgin Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SPH-D710 and i tried the Jellybean because i am version 4.1.2, and like i said it seemed like it worked, but im not rooted. I dont know what other details i could miss because i dont know what im doing.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Poor Grammar:
New at Root

help..hello..heeelllp..anyway if anybody can save me from rooting out..lol..anyway hello computer phone ppl,,im a noob and my thing is im new to this rooting.i bought a used sprint used s2 sph-d710..and it has this superuser icon thingy..i touch it and it shows....v3.1.3..su binary 3.0.3.2 (15) -rwxr-xr-x root shell /system/xbin/su..outdated binary notifaction..but when i try to update it wont gain root access..superuser denied superuser permissions..is this a easy fix i can get from google or some more research..tks p.s.also i used root checker basic it said,SORRY THIS DEVICE DOES NOT HAVE PROPER ROOT ACCESS..what to do..i need some sleep..
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rwilco12:
Yep. Super easy fix. Just follow the steps in the OP. ;)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Poor Grammar:
Sry.but what is op

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Somebody plse break it down easy..
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rwilco12:
Sorry. Didn't realize you were that new.

OP = Opening Post (beginning post in the thread)

Honestly it can't be any more broken down or easy than it is in the OP.

If you're struggling with it I would recommend doing some more reading and research before you proceed. This device is very easy to brick and not knowing what you're doing can lead to an expensive paperweight in no time at all.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] scoot0073:
Looks to me exe.Agat GB failed bc it's for Gingerbread . You have 4.1.2 Jellybean you should be using one that's for your version of Android.

Mine had 4.0.4 Icecream sandwich so I had to use the one for ICS.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jackrabbit72380:
yes im on 4.1.2
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Poor Grammar:
Reroot buddy.worked for me:D:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Android311:
Thanks alot!! Greatly appreciae all the hard work you have done!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Android311:
Quick question. Do all sprint custom ROMs work with virgin mobile and boost mobile? Also do you know if there is a link that has all the facts for the virgin mobile version? Thanks!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Nekogarushia:
Awesome!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rwilco12:
To the best of my knowledge all Boost, Virgin and Sprint ROM's for the SPH-D710 or E4GT are compatible with each other.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Android311:
OK thank you!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] SonOfAnarchy0210:
OK just double checking, but in the OP it says this works for Sprint, VM and BM versions of the S2 but when I click the link at bottom of OP the page that comes up reads:

"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!"

I have the Virgin Mobile version. Will this method work for me?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rwilco12:
It does. I have to put the disclaimer in there because I get a lot of noobs that come to my site and flash the wrong thing. Generally I don't have to worry about that with those on XDA though. ;)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] SonOfAnarchy0210:
Lol I am pretty much a noob myself but a very cautious one.

And with that being said, my info is:

Model number: SPH-D710VMUB

Android: 4.1.2

Baseband: S: D710.10 S.GB28

Kernal Version: 3.0.31-1014481 se.infra@SEP-102 #3 SMP PREEMPT Fri Mar 1 04:29:59 KST 2013

Build Number: JZO54K.SPH-D710.GB28

Hardware Version: D710.10

Software Version:GB28

So with THAT being said, This method will work for me, using which Kernal? Because the JB Kernal you say you used in the post says GB27 and all my stuff says GB28
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] MoHoGalore:
Then my response is that you're a Virgin user.

We have some pre-made Gb28 builds and you could also use CF's to root.

Feel free to hit me up in gtalk (hangouts) with same user name if you have questions.

Sent from my SPH-L720 using Xparent Skyblue Tapatalk 2
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] OddJack:
Thank you rwilco,

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] capouch:
I also have the GB28 Firmware; how to get rooted?

Is there information about rooting the GB28 builds out here in public? I am trying to transition to using the SPH-D710 but the number of variants of ROMS, hardware, etc., makes the various XDA/etc. forum posts overwhelming to try to sort out, AND I am a Linux user without a Windows machine to run ODIN. I bought Mobile ODIN but it appears not to run w/o the stock ROM already being rooted. I tried using Heimdall (which has incredibly scant documentation out there) and hard-bricked the first phone I tried.

Coming from an HTC environment where doing all of this is trivial, I am hoping there is some way to get going with this platform. Days and days of reading hundreds of posts yields lots of ICS info for this phone, but (so far) almost nothing about JB, and in particular this build.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rwilco12:
The instructions in the OP will actually work on any build for the E4GT and root successfully. I am currently working on some instructions for Linux users that I need a third party to test for me (more or less to tell me if they make sense or could be clarified in any way). If you're interested let me know and I'll forward them to you.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] capouch:
Would love to test

I am most interested and can pretty much guarantee you instant almost-feedback, (once I get a couple of reunions behind me later today).
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] LEN671:
First off, thank you for the awesome tutorial and help!! I did it through your YouTube video, instead of through here. :good:

Quick question though, now when I try to access my Gallery, it keeps saying not enough memory, but if I go through ASTRO File Manager, I am able to access it. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance. :good:

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Nevermind. I fixed it. It is working now, just two copies. Haha :confused:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rwilco12:
PM has been sent. :D
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jdsingle76:
Rwilco, I have Ubuntu as a dual boot on my laptop if you need another set of eyes on the instructions, and you know I'm always up for helpin' a bro out :) Let me know.

J
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rwilco12:
You are the MAN! I'll send to you in a sec. :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] woodz93:
awesome!

Just got an SII and flashed it to Boost. It was still on ICS so upgraded it to the JB stock rom. Ran the app and it worked like a charm. Just one side note: The superuser zip didn't work (I reinstalled it, tried the different versions available, also reran the agatGB27, to no avail). Looked at the app itself to see for an enable option, didn't see anything. So I then tried the framaroot apk, the Aragorn option worked, but superuser still couldn't get root. Finally, I downloaded the superSU zip and installed that instead-that worked right off the bat. Maybe because I used Kies? Or maybe something in between trying superuser/framaroot set the root free? :laugh:

Thanks for your work on this :good:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Gil81:
Just in case anybody else see's this....

The reason Superuser didn't work was because you needed to download the update helper app... it installs the binaries needed for root that the app itself failed to do....

When you installed supersu,... chainfire is the man.... it read and updated as was needed... so the binaries updated and you had root...

At least that's my take on it..... I'm a noob..... maybe I'm wrong...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] woodz93:
works for me! thanks for the info
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Gil81:
Glad I was able to help...

And I see you're a pretty new member,

Welcome to XDA and the Epic 4g Touch forum.....

You will love this forum.... the best guys/gals on the site call this forum home... I know that's Bold but it's the truth...

These members will hang with you on you're darkest day... just to make sure you get back up and running.... I can't say enough about these guys...

I would mention all there names, but it would take 2 or more pages.. and they are so nice.. they would thank me for it and I only want thanks when I help somebody.... congrats you just joined the best forum on the net...

Good Luck... I'm looking forward to seeing you in the forum...

Edit.... I see you're not a new member(2011)...get in here and make some noise... lol..
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] woodz93:
thanks! yeah I do more reading if anything around here. read, then go tinker. it's almost become a sport to me to make the most out of a given phone plan. There's so much knowledge here that i usually figure it out, there are definitely some certified geniuses here. i scored a brand new sII for peanuts (only thing was it had a bad esn) and now here i am segueing from HTC to Samsung...:laugh: