yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] JMaldevera:
bootloop

I apologize if this is the wrong section to ask this, but I have a E4GT that likes to work sometimes, but mostly just likes to bootloop.

I have been told that if I were to root my phone, it would wipe everything, including my OS and whatever may be causing the bootloop (my power button doesnt really work either, already opened it up and checked to see if it was hardware problem but the actual button works fine).

The end result I'm after is currently just to get my phone working again, Then I'm gonna start experimenting with it.

what i know about my phone:

Build: IMM76I. FL24

Model: SPH-D710

Android Version: 4.0.4

Baseband Version: S: D710.110 S.FL24

Kernel Version: 3.0.15-1173404

se.infra@SEP-129 #3

SMP PREEMPT Mon Dec 24 22:21:56 KST 2012

It works sometimes, usually no longer than 5 minutes if I'm actually using it. When I drive and it sits in the passenger seat next to me, I will look over and it will just be turning on, off, on, off. Sometimes it barely gets to the 4G screen before it resets itself. The power button does not respond to me pressing it, however it does like to pull up the restart/power off menu quite often. Whenever I press the power off button on the menu, the phone stays off for about 10-15 seconds, then powers back on by itself and starts looping again.

I have done the whole VolUp/Pwr, gone into the little recovery thing and reset my phone from there as well as wiped data/cache, phone still restarts.

I guess what I'm asking is, will rooting my phone solve this problem?

Also, since my phone keeps constantly restarting over and over, is it possible to root/fix my phone externally? It is extremely difficult to attempt to do anything on my phone as there is no telling when it's going to restart. If it restarts in the middle of this process, will it brick?

Many of these forums say you must unlock your bootloader before rooting, yet I have seen no information about this regarding E4GT, do I still need to unlock that first?

I really do want to dive in and have fun with the insides of my phone, but I realize I have a TON of reading to do; before I can do any of that though, I need to have a device that wont constantly restart without warning. How do I get there?

I apologize again if this is the wrong section, I've been reading for days and want to take a step but not sure which direction.

Thank you for reading, you guys are the bomb.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Gil81:
Ok... I wouldn't suggest rooting a device that sounds like it might be dieing.

If you're sure it's not the power button... take you're battery out and sit it on a flat / level surface... then give it a light spin...

If it spin's with ease and more than twice.. I would say all you're problems are battery related.. get a new one.. if it does not spin and you think it's good... I have to ask if you're phone is in a case. And if it's possible that it's holding you're power button down...

Let me know... FYI... post in the noob friendly thread from now on... more people will see it and it's really the correct thread for a post such as this..
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jdsingle76:
Wow, you have quite an issue. First off, you have the right idea. Read, read, read :). Then when you think you are ready, then you can flash a one-click root(or use framaroot) to get rooted. But my advice, get as close to stock jb as you can, meaning flash the latest jb build, no mods, tweaks, kernels, anything, and see us your reboot issues subside. If they do, then there are mods to help with crappy power buttons that allow y to use gravity to turn it on, and such. Gil81 is currently playing around with that mod for remotehugger, and is having good results. Just read as much as you can, then try getting into Odin mode and rooting that bad boy! Good luck:)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Gil81:
[MENTION=5465148]JMaldevera[/MENTION]

That's some good advice from jdsingle76.. he's the man..

If you're set to root and flash a custom rom... I highly suggest going the framaroot way.. this way if you're device reboot's during the process.. you won't have any damage.. Odin is great.. but a device reboot in the middle of an Odin flash could result in a problem..

After you root... you can then use mobile Odin to get a custom recovery.. this will also let us see if it's the kernel causing the reboot's... because the recovery will have a kernel with it.. our device's kernel and recovery are tied together.

If the reboot's persist... then you can use mobile Odin with the el29 direct boot kernel... this gets you to a good/safe recovery.. to flash a rom from..and if the device reboot's during the flash.. you will just boot back to recovery and give it another go.. :good:

Let me know and I'll link you to a little mobile Odin guide a made for another member..

Good luck... and Welcome to XDA.. Epic 4g Touch Forum..
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] JMaldevera:
I'm not necessarily trying to flash a custom rom, only trying to get my phone to stop the bootloop. Unless yer saying flashing a custom rom Will fix the bootloop?

My main fear is exactly that: my phone rebooting during the process and fubaring the whole operation. However, knowing this is the risk, and knowing that my phone doesn't really work anyway, I figure, screw it, lets give it a try. I wanna learn more, ya know? Even if it fails.

And are you saying framaroot, although temporary, will make sure nothing fubars in the process? I'm fine with using framaroot, long as it fixes my phone, then i can reroot my phone later if it updates

I was curious about why you guys were sayin get a JB build when I'm on ICS? Shouldn't I try and flash as close to my current build as possible? Tha'ts what I've been reading, just looking to confirm, might've been a simple typo.

Also, I spoke with a guy at my school who works on Android Samsung phones for a living, he swears its a problem with the framework and that what I need to do is flash a kernel/recovery, and that should fix the bootloop problem.

I've downloaded drivers for my phone off rwilco12 onto my compy, but I was just curious were you guys saying I needed to get a JB build? cause I'm currently running "Android Version: 4.0.4" which I believe is ICS...so ICS kernel or JB kernel? Or just framaroot?

Again, thank you, phone gurus of the world.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Gil81:
Framaroot will root the phone... then download mobile Odin, the el29 directboot kernel( this is a safe/custom recovery with cwm ), and an ICS kernel from rwilco's repo( do not flash from the ICS kernel after this is all done )...put the el 29 db kernel and the ICS kernel on you're internal sdcard ( on the root of the card... not in a folder )

Use mobile Odin to flash the el29 db kernel... you're device will boot straight to cwm recovery.. ( push volume up, volume down, volume up. )this will enable you're power button as the select/enter button..

Now wipe cache... next... wipe dalvik cache( it is an option under the advanced option )

Now pick install ...pick install from internel sdcard... pick the ICS kernel and imstall/flash it..

After it's done.. reboot..

This is what I was leaning to in my previous post... you see, this way you root without a chance of anything bad happening.. also if the device reboot's while in cwm el29 db recovery it will just boot back up itself in that recovery and you can try again to install the ICS kernel..

Also as I pointed out above and you're friend said... if it is a kernel issue.. we will know after the new ICS kernel is installed..

If you get an ICS kernel that isn't stock and has a custom recovery ( cwm/agats )...do not flash anything from it... emmc brick bug.. bad things can happen..

If you need any help with the steps... I can walk ya through them, but really it's pretty simple... Let me know.

Good Luck..
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] matthewhacks:
help

Got this result with rootchecker pro any suggestions??

Root Access is not properly configured or was not granted.

Super User Application Status:

Superuser application - version 3.1.3 - is installed!

SuperSU application - is NOT installed.

System File Properties for Root Access:

Standard Location

Check Command: ls -l /system/bin/su:

Result: -rwsr-sr-x 1 root root 22364 Aug 1 2008 /system/bin/su

Analysis: Setuid attribute is present and root user ownership is present. Root access is correctly configured for this file! Executing this file can grant root access!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cfli1688c1:
i have the recovery flashed, but when i try to flash the superuser.zip, it error out, with the android and the red error.

i try another superuser zip, also error out, any idea what i did wrong?

I used -> SPH-D710_FL24_CL1173404_REV2_Rooted_Restore

i tried superSU1.25 and 1.32, both error out at recovery

kernel: 3.0.15-1173404

se.infra@SEP-129 #3

SMP PREEMPT Mon Dec 24 22:21:56 KST

2012

** i went to google store and install the superUser and looks like it worked, able to give root access to root browser and rom tool box

** the version of the recovery i have now seems to have limited functionality, it does not have the advance option to wipe dalvik cache,

** what is a preferred recovery that you all recommend, and once i decide on another recovery, do i go to the current recovery and flash the zip?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Tekone:
First all, Thank for the hard work and put everything together.

I'm runing a Stock ICS and rooted and have Custom recovery installed using this Tutorial and tool. Now, do i need to flash different Kernel to flash any custom rom? My stock ICS drain battery like hell.

What i see that i have AGAT_Recovery tREC_v0.2.2 but can tell what kernel it's runing on. I'm using this phone with FreedomPOP and required Wimax. which stable custom rom have stable Wimax can be advice?

Is any meant that I have odin one Click kernel install?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
Any ROM 4.2.2 or lower has Wimax, I am using Project X on FreedomPop right now
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Tekone:
Thanks Bilerryan.

Question is that i don't know what Kernel my running. don't want to get superbrick. If I Wipe cache, wipe partition and install your Project X using that AGAT_Recovery tREC_v0.2.2 and hope it work. This phone that i have daily use. Can't afford to brick during this X-max season.

Build: IMM76I. FL24

Model: SPH-D710

Android Version: 4.0.4

Baseband Version: S: D710.110 S.FL24

Kernel Version: 3.0.15-1127689

se.infra@SEP-129 #3

SMP PREEMPT Thu Sep 27 22:21:56 KST 2012
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
Have you been on GB27 (Jelly Bean TouchWiz) before? If not you'll need to do the One Click Odin of GB27 to correctly partition your device (the Preload partition is created in this update)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] MDG420:
I tried rooting my phone with this method and now when i try to turn on my phone it shows the yellow triangle and Samsung and turns back off :( does anyone know how i can fix this?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rwilco12:
Did you flash a kernel that matches your current build? For example a JB kernel for a JB ROM or an ICS kernel for an ICS ROM?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] MDG420:
i'm not sure.. can i do it over following the same instructions.. i think it would prob be on gb
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Gil81:
Just Odin the jb gb27 one click...rooted version that wipes data..

---------- Post added at 06:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:06 PM ----------

[/COLOR]To all others trying to root...if you are on jb already...then use framaroot..

If on ICS...Odin gb27 rooted one click...the one that wipes data..
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Blaze68:
No CWM?

Okay, so here's my thing. I do not have a computer or wifi at home. I had a buddy drop framaroot on my phone via PC adb(?). It worked great! Reading around: step 1) nandroid backup. I shut down my phone and boot in recovery: System Recovery Mode (stock)! Reading around again, i downloaded RomManager to flash CWM. It claims it is not compatible with my phone. Further research indicates that it can be Odin'd in. Once i saw odin, i hit the brakes and wanted to get my particular specs in the community to be sure this can be done with my technical restrictions (comp,wifi), or am i on the wrong path; before i mess with something as significant as odin. Im still stuck at step1 (nandroid bu) without CWM, right?

One more Q, i hear that one touch methods are usually temp roots. If this is true, should i seek a more perm root?

Specs:

ICS 4.0.4

SPH-D710BST (Boost)

Root: yes

SU: superSU 1.27

Kernel:

3.0.15-981989

se.infra@SEP-135 #3

SMP PREEMPT Mon Dec......KST2012

Baseband: S: D710 S.FL24

Build: IMM76I.FL24
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
Do not use ROM MANAGER! Second, there is one TempRoot Odin file, the rest are permanent. You can use Mobile Odin to flash a kernel with custom recovery, just grab the .tar file.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Blaze68:
Lemme get this right, from very brief response. Ditch ROMmanager; nandroid backup is not step1 (despite all that this lovely site suggests) because i cannot CWM; Odin, wich sounds like what bricks phones without expert use, is my preferred method of flashing kernels?

This is all oppose to the research i have done all over this site. Is this because of my computing restrictions, or my mutt model?

---------- Post added at 07:44 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:37 PM ----------

O, i get it! Use odin (once) to flash a kernel with CWM in it?!? Plus, i havent read much on .tar files yet. Is there some kind of guide link on how to do this without making an s2 paper weight? Am i veering in wrong direction? Im sorry but quaint response confused me.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
.tar format is used for flashing kernels with Movie Odin, .exe files are used for PC Odin (ROM, kernel, or modem), and .zip format is for flashing in recovery.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
If you are on TouchWiz 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) and rooted, flash this kernel (.tar format) with Mobile Odin and you will have a custom recovery. From there anything is possible.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Blaze68:
Not exactly sure what TouchWiz is but Im on ICS 4.0.4, not JB. Does that nullify your link?

---------- Post added at 12:50 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:44 AM ----------

....and thank you, for the time you are spending on me. I feel confident doing a lot of other things. On this (mOdin), i wanna make sure everything is 100% right, before i use.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
Yeah don't use that.

TouchWiz is Samsung's UI, each phone manufacturer has it's own UI (user interface). HTC has Sense, Sony has Xperia, LG has LG UI, etc. Nexus phones use Google's original work which all manufacturers UIs are built from. This is known as AOSP (Android Open Source Project). CyanogenMod is probably the most famous AOSP ROM.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
How To Not Brick Your E4GT- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1525495- since you asked... The info may be a little outdated, haven't read through it in awhile
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Blaze68:
So, Im thinking, a Nexus for my next droid then? That's a ways down the road.

Here is (i think) my final question, before i hit the gas. I am a person of absolutes. Can i assume that everything E4GT is compatible with my phone, unless otherwise noted? ...assuming other factors (version, build, etc...) are correct.

~pardon misuse of terminology, if i did. I spend a BIT (OCDish) of time proofreading before posting, so i tend to sound like i know more than i do. Sorry, good habits shant be broken!~
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
You are correct
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Rehv:
Goood morning Bilgerryan, ive read the guide to root samsung epic touch. Im a noob but I have some uunderstanding of what I have to do. Some of the posts are confusing me on the order.heres what im on. And what ive downloaded so far. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
Oh you're already on JB, that makes it easier. Download Framaroot-http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2130276, one click root. Then use Mobile Odin to flash this kernel (.tar format)-http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2244781, then you will be set to do what you want.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Rehv:
Oh ok thank you I was just looking at that one click root. But wasnt sure. Im on my way. Be back with the news.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Rehv:
Yes!! Im Rooted. :) thank you very much . Now I have to figure out the flashing rom stuff. When I opened up odin it said use current kernel.apk. it sent me to another mobileodin flashkernel.apk. can I still download the .tar format one and flash it through mobile- odin?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Gil81:
The flash kernel is for flashing other things...mobile Odin lite and pro will both flash kernels without it. If you need a guide...I wrote a short one up awhile back for another member...just let me know.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Rehv:
Thank you Gil81, I used I used the flash kernel apk but it still dont have a kernel, so I downloaded the .tar format kernel and I tried to flash it using mobile Odin but I cant find the file. :confused: I even tried rebooting phn and go thru odin mode but didnt do it.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Rehv:
I was finally able to flash the .tar formatted kernel but I had to buy the Mobile Odin pro. And I got a free unzip app from playstore. . So im good now. Thank you guys [MENTION=4310299]bilgerryan[/MENTION] :good:& [MENTION=5246107]Gil81[/MENTION]:good:for ur time and help.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Cltme89:
good look super easy for my freedom pop phone.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] MDG420:
please forgive me for being a n00b but would someone please provide a link to 'Odin the jb gb27 one click' i tried google but i didnt see anything exact and don't want to mess my phone up anymore. Any help would be GREATLY appreciated :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2191954- follow the directions on the first post
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] swollencandy:
what do I do now

Hi i am new to this forum and i am trying to root my samsung galaxy s2

My model number is shp-d710

i used the instructions given by [MENTION=4513677]rwilco12[/MENTION] in the beginning

i have followed the steps 1-6 i am waiting for device to reboot. It has been frozen for 10 minutes now on the galaxy s2 logo with the yellow triangle. I am wondering how long it actually takes for the device to reboot can someone help me please

this is my second time trying to root my device after following the wrong directions. so these are the right ones hopefully. i just need some advice

ANYONE :confused::mad:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] gamepro602:
It won't boot now, it would be easier just to flash a stock rooted ROM through the recovery

? Powered By My Moga Pro ?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rwilco12:
Do a battery pull and then manually boot into recovery. You should be good to go from there.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
Make sure your md5 checksums are the same as the one provided. You won't get a bad download to boot.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Hankzz:
Success!

Thank you rwilco12, for the excellent instructions!

I followed them line by line and my s2 is now rooted with no complications in the process.

Thanks!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mbellema:
Hello,

im trying this from a virtual machine (win 7 via OS X+vmware). The OneClick tool only sees my device while it's booted - in download mode the tool doesn't detect the phone. Is this a by product from the virtual machine?

thanks for all the info!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rwilco12:
I believe so. Sorry! :(
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Gforcebox:
Still not going

I did a battery pull and it's still not going. I've let it sit for 10 minutes and nothing :( Thank you for the help :)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] bilgerryan:
Try redownloading the one click, preferably on a PC. Pull the battery, hold vol down+power after replacing the battery until it goes into download mode. Run the .exe file on your PC and connect your phone. Let Odin do it's thing and you should be good. Also make sure you have the Samsung Driver Suite installed on your PC.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] mbellema:
I confirm, tried with a windows on a laptop and the upgrade went smoothly! Odd because i was able to update from ginger bread to JB with a similar tool from a virtual machine. Anyway all is well, thanks for the well made how-to!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cogden333:
Looking for linux instructions.

How did thosr linux instructions work out? Im running Mint and have used fastboot to root my nexus would love to do the samewith my sph-d710 4.1.2 Jb. Is my model as prone to bricking as the E-whatev model that is discussed in this thread? I had some strange issues with windows wugs toolkit and ended uo fixing it in linux from the command prompt, which i realized i should have been using all along. Thanks for any info.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Gil81:
If you are trying to root this device… d710. And u are on jb4.1.2 already… just use framaroot
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cogden333:
thanks

Worked like a charm thanks. I was originally put off of framaroot because of the adware that popped up because i didnt know that the latest version was 1.9.1 and so clicking anything newwer got me adware. Ive downloaded enough spam, so thanks for the recomendation it sent me down the right path. Now i just gotta figure out which version of rootbox rom will work with cwm..... On and on.... Lol

Thanks again
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Gil81:
If you are looking for a rom… i suggest project x… any version of it. Its a touchwiz based rom, so getting your apns fixed for mms will be easier and its super solid. Its a good choice to get your feet wet with. There is also an aroma installer called, Missing link, that you can theme the rom with after you flash it and get set up.

I also have a little guide i can link you to for mobile odin..by far the easiest way to flash roms on this device.

Let me know if you are interested in the mobile odin link..and feel free to ask any other questions… but please if you do. Use the noob friendly thread in the Q&A section. We try to keep the threads organized as much as possible… Thanks.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] churchey360:
Can anyone help me on how to update a sprint galaxy s2 to 4.1.2 every time I tried it with the sprint tool it failed and I was scared I was gonna brick the phone.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rwilco12:
The easiest way would be to use the one-click option [MENTION=4194834]garwynn[/MENTION] has created. You can find it here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2191954
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] genosjr:
sprint s2

I have a print galaxy s2 and recently flashed to stock rom fl27 but keeps hanging. Please help
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Tjontherox:
I rooted my phone last night, following a vid on Youtube. link to the root file I used went here: (nevermind, can't post links) It was rwilco's file

I installed clokwork mod on my phone and wanted to do a backup of my stock setup before flashing new ROMs but when I try to backup the current ROM (which is stock) I get a error message that pops up that says "ROM Manager is not responding". Are you not allowed to backup your current Rom until you try to flash a new one? I was hoping to flash to Dirty Unicorns ROM.

Build: IMM76I. FL24

Model: SPH-D710

Android Version: 4.0.4

Baseband Version: S: D710.110 S.FL24

Kernel Version: 3.0.15-1173404

se.infra@SEP-129 #3

SMP PREEMPT Mon Dec 24 22:21:56 KST 2012
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jdsingle76:
First things first, NEVER use ROM Manager on this phone. You'll have nothing but problems, and probably brick it. Flash clockwork mod(which you said you did), and reboot into recovery. From there, back up, don't try to back up when your phone is on using ROM manager. EVER. Only save backups and do restores from CWM recovery(recovery mode). This should get you set up. Delete ROM manager!!! Good luck
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Tjontherox:
I didn't flash clockwork mod, I only rooted and got super user permission. I backed all my apps up through Titanium backup but if i try to boot into recovery i don't have the option, unless I'm not in fact rooted. I have rooted an older phone in the past, but don't have a lot of experience. I have been doing a lot of reading and vid watching to easier understand it. I must be doing something wrong somewhere along the line.