[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] PanchoPlanet:
This thread is here to assist people with updating to the newest JB update GB27.

I have noticed some confusion already with some saying they tried to update and it did not work.

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This Samsung update is 99.5 % identical to the leaked or unofficial GB27 that has been in circulation since February, other than some added features like smart stay (mixed results on this feature being present or working) and some more Samsung apps these builds are the same.

You can get root by going with the leaked GB27 or you can follow Mattix 724's guide to root in the general section.

In order to get this current update you need to be "unrooted", be on a stock official ICS OTA FL24, and have Kies installed and updated on your PC. XP, Vista or Windows 7, According to Samsung, the simple upgrade toolhttp://www.samsung.com/us/support/SupportOwnersFAQPopup.do?faq_id=FAQ00052554&fm_seq=60761 will function on Mac OS, there have been reports of update working on Windows 8 also. http://goo.gl/XVWfi

Last official update was FL24. If running leaked JB, or custom ICS rom you need to roll back to stock unrooted FL24.

You can find it at Rwilco12's Repository here http://www.rwilco12.com/downloads.p...10)/Stock ROMs/ICS/FL24/Full Restore/Unrooted for full data restore.(Wipes all user data).

Or http://www.rwilco12.com/Files/Devic...SPH-D710_FL24_CL1173404_REV2_Stock_Nodata.exe for "no data" restore. (Keeps all user data).

Don't forget to thank Rwilco12, this repository is a great asset to the forum. Thanks Rwilco12. :thumbup:

This official update is only available at present by downloading with Kies, due to issues with partitions on this JB release OTA is not an option at the moment.Important: This update was designed to simply upgrade the operating system of the device while leaving certain types of user data intact. This user data includes pictures, videos, messages and contacts. Certain settings, such as wallpaper and ringtone assignments, may be reset back to factory default. To be safe, it is best practice to always back up all data and assume that everything will be lost.

Below you will find options to backup contacts, messages and help to reinstall third party applications.

》》》》Restore procedure 《《《《

If you have a cwm recovery you can make a nandriod and use it later to restore content. If on ics or gingerbread not all content and/or data can be restored to Jb, it will create conflicts. Jb to Jb no problem.

If no custom recovery you can make copies of your sd cards to your PC, and restore content later.

If you follow ics to Jb procedure with stock firmware then all your data will be saved by Kies or the Samsung quick upgrade procedure.

Note: When you sync to your Google Gmail and Exchange ActiveSync® accounts, you are backing up your information. Google Gmail and Exchange ActiveSync information on your device including contacts are stored remotely on the Google and Microsoft Exchange server.

>Save Contacts to SD Card

Export to SD Card

1.From the Home screen, touch Contacts > Menu.

2.Touch Import/Export > Export to SD card.

3.Confirm export by selecting OK.

Import to SD Card

1.From the Home screen, touch Contacts > Menu.

2.Touch Import/Export > Import from SD card.

3.Confirm export by selecting OK.

>Google Gmail

1.From the Home screen, press the Menu button > Settings > Accounts & Sync.

2.Touch your Google account to display the Data & synchronization screen.

3.To sync your Gmail, Calendar or Contacts, touch the setting to enable synchronization, a check mark appears in the check box.

4.Touch Sync now.

>Exchange ActiveSync Mail

1.From the Home screen, press the Menu button > Settings > Accounts & Sync.

2.Touch your Corporate Mail account to display the Data & synchronization screen.

3.To sync your Email, Calendar or Contacts, touch the setting to enable synchronization, a check mark appears in the check box.

4.Touch Sync now.

>For Text Messages

To save important text messages, you can forward it to an email address.

1.From the Home screen, touch Messaging.

2.Select text message that you want to save.

3.Press and hold the text message. You will see a menu for Message options, which allows you to Forward the selected text message

>For Applications

Any installed applications downloaded from the Android market may need to be re-installed. To re-download paid applications follow the steps below:

1.From the Home screen, touch Applications > Play Store > Menu > My Apps.

2.If prompted, sign in with your Google account credentials.

3.Paid applications will populate in the list shown.

To re-download Free applications you can visit market.android.com and log-in with your Google account information. All previously downloaded applications are listed in My Library

If I missed anything let me know and I will update or add as soon as possible.

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The only way no data (keeps user data intact) works is if your running a very close to stock or stock builds, rooted or none rooted, if on some highly modified rom or build like CM, Aosp and such you must use a full restore (wipes all user data) otherwise you have boot loops, stuck on logo, and what not.

Pp.￼

Sent from a bean shooting Epic Touch ......in your eye ....phone.

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