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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tenaciousj:
How the hell are you suppose to get the phone in mass storage mode? Trying to add music and iSyncr won't let me.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] SASQUATCH:
You can use a app called usb switcher.

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jt323bd:
Never mind, thanks everyone!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rlanza1054:
Hi all,

I upgraded using SPH-D710_GB08_950738_Rooted_Nodata.tar.md5 with Mobile ODIN.

I didn't have a problem, I had set to clear the Dalvik cache before the first reboot. I even got a message after it was all done that 'Android Finished Updating'.

Of course, I have to reset some apps.

I love all the new features (tons of new features), but...

I'm have random reboots about once every half hour.

I don't think it's the ROM but some app causing an issue.

My question is this: Is it possible to look at the event log to find out what app is causing the reboots. I have an app called logcat?

If I have trouble reading the log, if I upload the last few lines, can someone here read the log for me and see what is causing the reboots.

I'd like to fix this because now the phone is unusable in reality.

If I can't find the issue, then I guess I have no other option but to try the stock version non-rooted.

Oh almost forgot, is there a way at this point to get CWM installed and working?

Thanks!

Rob
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] MoHoGalore:
There's a lot in your post to address but let's start with the basics.

What did you flash from when you flashed the no data?

No data flashes have always been a thin line and the most obvious suggestion would be - backup your data, with titanium backup or equivalent, and use the restore and test.

While a logcat would help in identifying what the last process is prior to a restart, getting someone to invest the time may be the challenge. I'll offer to take a look and try to help but it may revert in going back to my previous suggestion.

Yes, there is a repacked custom recovery for gb08 but I'd only suggest using for either nandroids or flashing zips, not a daily driver until Garwynn gets source.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
We need as much of the log as you can provide, not just the last few lines.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rlanza1054:
Yeah, i figured this was put out fast without all the other stuff (types of roms) that some of us like using.

I had done a Nandroid backup just before doing the upgrade, that I always do. I ran it while booted in CWM.

Yes, I understand that looking in the log files can be a challenge.

But I have been considering for a long time just to go stock. I ended up doing that with my Nexus 7 and Asus TF300T. It was just so much work to make sure everything worked correctly. And it turns out that I don't need that much from root anymore. Not after seeing what they included in this ROM, we have file sharing (limited I'm sure, I haven't tested it yet) and DNLA all the goodies that you use with root.

When you say what did I flash from, are you saying what rom was I on prior to doing the upgrade?

Oh, man I deleted the file that I used from the previous flash. I found that I might have used AGAT_FI27_2tar for CWM, And I think I used sexgates. Here is what I found on my PC: SPH-D710_FI27_CL1127689_UNROOTED_NoData.exe. I believe I used that.

I'm going to try the Nandroid backup app, I tried to use it yesterday but the system crashed, rebooted before I could get it set back up.

Rob
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] TrayLunch:
Ok, first, use PC Odin for this. Mobile Odin won't install the modem, so your 3G isn't working. As stated before, there is a recovery and it's not suggested as a daily driver, so keep a tar of that and a zip of the stock kernel handy so that you can use Mobile Odin to go back and forth. Going No Data from ICS to JB is never a good idea. My suggestion is to flash the recovery kernel you used to make the backup, restore it, use TB to back up all of your apps, then do a full restore flash and use TB to get your apps back. It's a bit of work, but well worth it in the end. Good luck, and happy flashing! :thumbup:

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rlanza1054:
Thanks!

Funny, when I loaded the tar file in Mobile ODIN, it showed it as replacing the Modem Kernel, so I assume it was fine. And yes, I think the communications is what might be causing the crashing.

I think it's time to try and load the stock non-rooted and see if I can live without a rooted phone (I will miss some features of rooting).

If I use the stock, will it replace or fix the modem kernel as well?

Thanks again for you help.

Rob

UPDATE: I just noticed something on the link page website.

If I download and flashed the Modem Kernel, do you think it might fix my problem.

The file name is:GB08.zip

http://www.rwilco12.com/Files/Devices/Samsung Galaxy S2 (Sprint) (SPH-D710)/Modems/JB/ZIP/GB08.zip
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] TrayLunch:
My apologies. I think I overestimated your experience. Please don't take that as an insult. The fact that I mistook it means you are doing well and you've been doing your research. Kudos!

You can flash the modem from the .zip via custom recovery. Whether you use the rooted or non-rooted version of the tar, it doesn't change the fact that Mobile Odin cannot install modems for this device. I'm not sure what you were referring to with "modem kernel," as they are two completely separate components. I doubt your loss of data was causing your FCing, but it's possible. I think it is going to have more to do with you using data from a previous ROM that doesn't even share the same partition sizes, let alone system data.

My suggestion would be to follow the previous posts instructions of flashing the rooted version from a PC. You can find all instructions for that in the post linked in this threads OP.

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Stryke_the_Orc:
Mobile Odin can't flash modems, you need to either PC Odin the modem or flash a modem zip. Win-win because then you don't need to lose root:beer:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rlanza1054:
Just realized I don't know how to flash the modem.zip way?

Ok, I am trying to run the PC ODIN, for some reason it's not seeing the phone.

I checked off in Developer for Debugging as I usually have, I am running the ODIN as Administrator. I do see the Samsung ADB in the device manager when I plug the phone into the computer. I'm running on Win7 but do have the ability to run in XP.

Did I leave out a step?

Sorry to bother you with this, if you want to go private, I have do that so I don't clog up the thread.

Thanks!

Rob

UPDATE: Ok, I installed tGA10_Agats Recovery.tar, Even though it is not a CWM for GB08 it did allow me to boot into CW and I looks like I can go back to what I had (the ICS version).

That might be worth it because then I can follow the steps I should have followed in the first place.

But I still need to figure out if I made a mistake in the ODIN connection
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] TrayLunch:
Yes, you did skip a step. After powering down the phone, instead of holding vol+ and pwr to get into recovery, you'll hold vol- and pwr to get into download mode. You'll follow the onscreen instructions on your phone to complete. As long as you have the Samsung drivers on your PC, it should pick it up in Odin when you connect your USB cable. After that, it's flash time! Good luck!

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---------- Post added at 05:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:54 PM ----------

You got ninja-ed, LOL!

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rlanza1054:
Ok I'm back to ICS, here is a screenshot so you can see what version I am running.

So now I will do the ODIN on the PC.

Hopefully, all will go well.

Thanks again

Rob
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] PanchoPlanet:
Hey lanza, your notification bar is quite busy on your screen shot. Remember if your going to Jb, you need to do a full restore (wipes all data ). :)

Pp. :):beer::thumbup:

Transmitted from another galaxy with a Jellybean infused P-5113 full of Unicorn porn.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jt323bd:
I can't figure out what is causing it specifically but I've noticed with all my time with JB (ga10 and gb08) the screen turns on anytime I get a notification. I can't find an option to disable anywhere in the settings. Can anybody suggest a solution? I am using tdunhams AIOMOD over kobridge deodexed. Is it android or one of these?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Stryke_the_Orc:
Weird, is it any notification or a specific type? I haven't seen this issue yet, and I've run everything...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] jt323bd:
Years ago I used an app that did this with texts. But I only use the stock messages app, and it doesn't have a feature for it. I am noticing it with texts, but I think it's all notifications. I'll keep my eye on it. Just wanted to make sure it wasn't jellybean as I was thinking.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
I think it's the stock messaging app. Try using a third party app and freezing the stock one (so you don't get messages twice). I use Handscent.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] TrayLunch:
I use strictly stock and don't have that "feature"

EDIT: ...that I know of. Come to think of it, my phone is always in my pocket, so I don't know if the screen comes on or not.

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rlanza1054:
OK, I did the upgrade again using the stock root no data, as I had before.

This time, I'm crashing a lot less, and believe it's just one or two apps causing the issue.

But it seems everyone is recommending that I do a full restore wiping the data, in other words a fresh start.

If I continue to have the reboots, I will install stock and possible stock with root only and a full data wipe. And spend the time loading up the apps one at a time (hard to do that) but then I know nothing old is getting in there.

Oh, I ran SD Maid and cleaned all the apps data and pretty much cleaning out everything.

It did help.

Rob

Thanks for everyone's help!

Question: My Nexus 7 is now on the latest, version 4.2.2, do you think the SPH_D710 will ever get the latest. Or will there be a time were they stop upgrading this model?

So far Sprint's been good to us compared to the other carriers.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] TrayLunch:
So you opted to not follow my or anyone else's advice or directions which were to restore your old build, use Titanium Backup, then do a full restore via PC Odin or a One Click? Ok. Have fun with that! :thumbup:

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] SASQUATCH:
Then they say why their having problems. Please people follow directions.

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rlanza1054:
No, i did follow your instructions. But I just did the first suggestion first.

And that was to do the flash from the PC instead of Mobile ODIN.

And I did go back to or restore my phone to the previous build I had on it. I was able to get into CWM and restore back to ICS.

Isn't that what you wanted me to do?

Things are better, but not perfect.

I need the time to do a full restore or just go stock with a data wipe. (Not quite sure what 'full restore' means?) Does it mean use Stock and a Data Wipe or just put back what I had,which I did this for the re-flash using the PC ODIN.

I also had to get Titanium Backup reinstalled back on my phone. I stopped using it, because I was happy to use Nandroid from the CWM.

I'm having trouble with getting it to recognize the new location of the external SD card. It keeps wanting to backup to /mnt/SDcard/external_SD/

and it's not finding the new /mnt/extextSdCard/.

The two locations are not the same, The old external_SD is now just a directory on the internal SDcard,

I'll get there, now that you've reminded me how to get the PC flash working, I can try all the rom versions available, until they come out with a similar one that does the CWM included.

As everyone knows there are a ton of new options and features. I am very surprised by what they included.

But I do have one complaint, the email app, they no longer allow you to do white on black. It's what bright white background with black text.

I hate that, it's just to bright for night time reading. That's the reason I don't use gMail. And Google also changed YouTube, it used to have a dark theme, but now all their apps have this white background with black text. Very uncomfortable at night.

And let me say again, I am grateful for all the help you've provided.

Don't feel that I am not listening to you, I am. I just wanted to see what the difference would be doing it from the PC. And it was a tad better. The networking works now much better.

But I will be doing the a complete reset to just stock (I'm deciding if I should try unrooted or root) with a complete data wipe. I'm not so concerned with installing from a backup. I just might want to get it all back from the Play store. I don't want to put back the data part when using a backup program. I'm worried that the settings might not be good for JB. Example, the new location of the external SDcard.

I'll let you know how it goes when I perform the reset. I can't work on it tonight or tomorrow. I will have time on Thursday.

Thanks again.

Rob

PS To the person whose phones screen turns on for notifications, I have been getting that as well. It's really annoying when you are in bed and the phone lights up the whole bedroom. I'll look at the settings that were mentioned in those posts.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] PanchoPlanet:
If you want to sample "perfect " you should try stock/rooted Jb full restore/reset data. Then you can see what your missing. :)

Over and out.

Pp. :D:beer::thumbup:

Transmitted from another galaxy with a Jellybean infused P-5113 full of Unicorn porn.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] SASQUATCH:
Pancho planet what is p-5113?

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] PanchoPlanet:
That's my Gal Tab2 10.1 on Aokp JB.

Mucho nice.!

Pp.:):beer::thumbup:

sent from a jellybean filled epic touch.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] SASQUATCH:
O ok cool.

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rlanza1054:
Ok, I was almost 'perfect', until today. The random resets have pretty much stopped but today, I wanted to get into 'Settings' to turn on Bluetooth because I wanted to wear my stereo headphones. But Settings just kept crashing. I couldn't get into it until I came home with a WiFi connection. It was so strange.

I figure most of the issues are related to apps that have settings pointing to the old external sd card method. The now is just a sub-folder on the internal memory, might as well erase 'external_SD' directory. You might scratch your head when you run out of space on the internal memory location thinking you were placing the files in that sub-directory.

So tomorrow I will hopefully make the time to do the Stock Rooted with full Data wipe. Below is the file I'm going to use, I just want to make sure it's the same one you are telling me to use.

SPH-D710_GB08_950738_Rooted_Restore.exe

SPH-D710_GB08_Rooted_Restore.exe

http://rwilco12.com/downloads.php?d...-D710)/Stock ROMs/JB/GB08/Full Restore/Rooted

Thanks!

Rob

Any one know if I can install the old version of Samsung's Email, I hate the black on white background. Why did they remove that option?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Stryke_the_Orc:
OK, this is as simple as it can get. I don't know what rom/build you came from originally, but you WILL NEED to partition your phone for jb. The ONLY way to do this is to use an Odin Tar file, the full restore is recommended. The file you linked will work just fine.

That being said, your issues can be the result of : failure to partition, incorrect flashing procedure, restoring app data from a prior build, etc... To avoid these problems in the future I recommend reading (yes, reading) the entire OP. When you think you understand, read it again. (Fun fact, ANY and ALL information regarding how to flash any ROM will be included there)

Once you have the necessary components, then follow the directions to flash the ROM.

For an absolutely fail proof method, use a one click (these can be found in rwilco's repository, stickied in the top of the development forums)

By the way, this is in no way meant to be a flame post, I am simply trying to guarantee you receive a simple, easy to follow answer to help you rid yourself of these issues.

I apologize if I in any way offended, or insulted. As I said, this was not my intention, hopefully this resolves the trouble you've been having and we can stop cluttering the thread with repeat posts:thumbup::beer:
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] PanchoPlanet:
Rob, your on the right track now. Do the restore and give the phone some time to settle down before you start messing with apps and other stuff. Give it 24 hrs before you restore other apps, and let it stretch it's legs and take a breather.

You will be amazed with the smotheness of stock/rooted Jb. :thumbup::D

Pp. :):beer::thumbup:

Transmitted from another galaxy with a Jellybean infused P-5113 full of Unicorn porn.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] rlanza1054:
No offense taken. Look that is exactly why I tend to ask so many questions. I want to make sure I am doing it correctly. And I actually did read the post, several times (I am a bit dyslexic), but my being uncertain (since it months between doing these flashes) I always get nervous.

Just a reminder, in what I did at the begin of all of this, this time around. First, I feel I'm working with Roms, that are not exactly what I used before. I seem to been using sextapes (not sure if I have is name correctly spelled). But I did use a One Click, I just used the tar version and did it with Mobile ODIN. That was the main difference. And the other difference that I have been doing compared to you (and some of the users in this thread) is the that I use the version with NODATA. So have not wiped my data during these upgrades. But I always do a 'clear cache' and a 'clear Dalvik cache" before upgrading, so that when I boot up, The Dalvik gets rebuild instantly and I don't tend to have crashing issues.

I've said this before, I think what was the causing most of the re-boots, what that Samsung make a very big change by now properly and what I believe finally fixed that odd way of presenting the external SDcard. It should never have been presented as a sub-folder to users. It is and always was a physically separate mounting point. When most our apps have stored that external SD card data, after the upgrade, most apps did not know how to correctly access that new mounting point for the external SD card. I spent the whole day going into all the apps that I could think of fixing it to new location mount point. That indeed did fix most of the re-boot issues.

And the reason for going with a full data wipe, is that I just don't have enough skill to figure out the remainder of the issues, which is really small at this point. For the most part, I am not have re-boots. Not like the first time I asked for help. The help you gave got me to this point.

And hopefully, tomorrow it will get to be 'perfect' like your unit. But boy is it going to be a lot of work.

I was playing with Android VNC servers last night. I actually work a lot using Remote Desktop around the house, and want to do the same thing with the Android devices, but so far most of the software out there is not designed for Android to Android remote control. Yes, you can get it to work, but most of apps out there don't provide the keys that Android has such as the 'Back' key, 'Home' key, etc.

Ok, I'm going off topic.

I'll write back after I do the flash again, using the file and link I provided to you, as verification that sent.

Thanks

Rob
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] 808Granato:
just to clarify..

The download I get off the first post in this thread is for my "Samsung galaxy s2 epic 4g (SPH-D710)"?

Im rooted already, did a custom recovery (AGAT) that is now keeping me in a constant reboot loop. That problem led me to this thread.

So I can follow directions of the: GB08 rooted restore" ROM and that should .....

1. keep me rooted

2. give me a relativly stable ROM

3. stop the reboot cycle

Is this correct?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] etirkca:
Yes. Use ODIN.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] 808Granato:
last question

ok. last question..

I just finished unrooting phone, and reset it to Fl27.( I started in FL24, but I dont think that matters.))

I then re-rooted with odin.

this part in step 2 doesnt make sense. ...

"Android - Install ZArchiver, then use it to unpack the ODIN OneClick 7zip self-extractor file in this section (long press *-oc-sfx.exe, Open as archive, Odin-OC, select *-OneClick.exe, Extract). Use Mobile ODIN to Open File the resulting *-OneClick.exe file. Mobile ODIN issue - modem might not flash consistently. Skip the remaining instructions that are windows ODIN specific (steps 3, 4, 5, 6)."
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Stryke_the_Orc:
You only need to do this if you downloaded the one click file. Pretty easy to tell as it will be an .exe instead of .Tar.md5
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] etirkca:
Just use the one click exe file. Open the file. Plug in your phone. Flash. Done. You don't know how to use Mobile ODIN, so don't use it.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] TrayLunch:
I'm going to take out all of the excess info and tailor instructions specifically for you to keep it simple and give you the best support possible. I hope this helps. :thumbup:

1. Download the .exe file from here on to your PC.

2. Unzip the file by simply double clicking it.

3. Run what you unzipped as administrator by right clicking the file and selecting "Run as Administrator" (this step may be unnecessary, but I do it to avoid any hiccups)

4. Put your phone into download mode by completely powering down then power it back up by holding vol- and pwr.

5. Follow the on screen instructions on your phone.

6. Using a USB cable, plug your phone into an available USB slot and wait for Odin to recognize it by displaying "COMXX" highlighted in yellow under "PORT." (XX=numbers. It doesn't matter what they are. It means communications have been established)

7. Click "Start"

8. Wait for it to finish and reboot.

9. Enjoy Jelly Bean on your phone until the next leak is released, then repeat with the new One Click NODATA file.

EDIT: I write this assuming that you already have the Samsung drivers on your PC. If you don't, go get them, then attempt this. I probably should have listed it as a step, but it was an afterthought.

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[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] third son:
I seem to have read this somewhere before :banghead::confused::beer:

LOL!!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] 808Granato:
I appreciate the help/patience.

I cant get past step 1.

I click the file to download, but its a link to Rwilco12's....

I go to downloads and follow my phone options.

But which file am I downloading? Bootloaders,kernels, modems,OTA updates Stock ROMS, User guides.

And then each of those has many choices. sorry, beers coming...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] MoHoGalore:
SPH-D710_GB08_Rooted_Restore.exe

Downloads>Galaxy S2>Sprint Variant>Stock Roms>

Then in the box

JB>GB08>Full Restore>Rooted>SPH-D710_GB08_Rooted_Restore.exe

(Link get's broken on pasting.. odd, but there's the path)
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] TrayLunch:
Ok, I have edited the instructions in the original post, but I'll repost it here for you.

Download the .exe file from here on to your PC.

Bugging up my phone, so you don't have to!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] monkeyrasta.702:
does this kernel have recovery?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] tdunham:
Testers Needed

This weekend, I am going to need testers for Odexed version of my AIO Mod.

PM me if you're interested and are running stock rooted Odexed.

Also, have universal Call Recorder Mod if anyone is willing to try on Odexed too.

Tnx - TD

Mods are located here for those that haven't seen them before. ;)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2149900

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2174313