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[Epic 4G Android Development] ZeppelinJ0:
Sometimes I wonder why I mess around with these phones. I'm having a terrible time getting my phone restored after failing a root (somehow...)

I can get in to download mode just fine but my computer (win 7 x64)absolutely refuses to recognized the USB driver for my Epic 4g. I've tried all the drivers out there. The x64 driver, the x32, the one from samsungs site, the Kies driver, the USB driver from the Android SDK tool. None work. As soon as I plug in my phone it just says that the USB device is not recognized.

Anyone had any experience with this?
[Epic 4G Android Development] dnathan13:
Have you tried restarting the computer and the phone so you have a clean system. Open odin then put your phone in download mode and plug in. If you need cwm installed also use the thread that is odin for eb13 with cwm3 included already.
[Epic 4G Android Development] ZeppelinJ0:
I have a number of times. I've basically tried everything!

The weird thing was at one point it worked but my Odin flash failed then the phone no longer was detected. Now I can't even get in to Recovery, only download mode but my system won't detect the phone.

I did change out the cable the first time it worked. Is it possible I'm blowing out cables here?
[Epic 4G Android Development] dnathan13:
If you are using the samsung cables they are crap and are only consistently good for charging. I still use my old palm pre cable, but there are plenty of other good brands out there, I just know the samsung ones always suck for anything other than charging.
[Epic 4G Android Development] NikieFurrz:
HELP!!!

i odined my phone back to stock but now i have no service/airplane mode keeps coming on by itself!!!

not sure if it matters but when i used odin it took like 10 seconds.....which is shorter than its ever taken so im not sure what it did. please help me =(
[Epic 4G Android Development] yogi2010:
hmm, it sounds like the modem didn't flash.... I've never seen Odin finish in 10 seconds. I would probably try Odining again, making sure the pit and tar files are in the right place.... either that or try just flashing the modem. which stock ROM are you trying to get to?
[Epic 4G Android Development] NikieFurrz:
well i had dk28 but it was extremely laggy with everything i did after using it for 2 months so i believe im trying to go back to DI18....:confused:
[Epic 4G Android Development] dnathan13:
Odin straight to EB13 make sure you put all the files in the correct place. If you wanted it pre rooted go to this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=853209

Follow the directions depending on which cwm you want. If you don't want it rooted then just follow the directions in this thread exactly. You should be placing a pit file in the pit section and the rel.tar file in the PDA section.
[Epic 4G Android Development] NikieFurrz:
im trying this butttttt i first had to download the needed files and its saying it will download in an hour and it said that an hour ago :( so now im waiting on it to download before i can do anything else.
[Epic 4G Android Development] theimpaler747:
Unfortunately, the tar takes a very long time to download
[Epic 4G Android Development] evohog:
I can't get my pc to recognize my phone and in recovery I can't mount sd. I get unknown path error and other errors of the same. Can't odin because I can't get it to mount. Any ideas?

edit: i got recovery to mount sd but i cant get my pc to recognize my epic, it says my device has malfunctioned. it did this once before but a few days later it mounted. im pulling my hair out, any answers would be greatly appreciated

epic goodness
[Epic 4G Android Development] siphuyoda:
Can someone post an updated link to Odin. The link in the OP is not working
[Epic 4G Android Development] dnathan13:
Use this thread instead: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=853209

It will "unbrick" your phone, give you root, cwm 2/3 (whichever you choose), and update you to eb13.
[Epic 4G Android Development] alexs5:
links are down, an i can seem to get passed factoryfs or however its spelled this doesnt work :((((((
[Epic 4G Android Development] luvjones305:
yo

hi i just got clockwork recovery on the phone an its rooted but when i use clockwork an i reboot the phone it stay stuck at the samsung logo screen every time. i even pull out the battery an put it back in i can go back to the clockwork screen an choose reboot it get stuck on that samsung logo again. ok every body say if your phone is bricked it wont turn on but mines do is my phone bricked if not how can i get out of the screen i downloaded odin an every time i open odin all it do is open up another web page all the time i have windows xp 32 bits an i have the samsung drivers do any body else phone bricked like mine oh yea if any body in the miami,fl area ill pay you to unbrick my phone my computer cant recognize my phone
[Epic 4G Android Development] dnathan13:
Read the post I have right above yours. The other thread uses odin to get stock prerooted phone.

Read the post 2 posts above yours and use that thread for help, if you read the last 5-10 pages of that thread most of your questions have already been answered.
[Epic 4G Android Development] opm:
Need some help please....the phone shows Hardware version: Unknown and Baseband version: Unknown. Phone has no signal and always on airplane mode (cannot get out of it).

Thanks
[Epic 4G Android Development] dnathan13:
You are missing your modem. Use odin, follow the directions exactly. If you want to odin it pre rooted use this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=853209
[Epic 4G Android Development] sporkisfaster:
So, I absolutely cannot install the drivers on a Windows 7 64 bit comp. I've done it multiple times and the installer says it works but it never recognizes it on plug in...so Odin never sees my phone once it's plugged in..what should I do?
[Epic 4G Android Development] warlar12:
I am trying to odin the EB13 and my phone seems to be sitting at the recovery step. Pretty much it is not moving forward after the recovery part. This is what the process looks like...

<ID:0/006> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> SPH-D700-EB13-8Gb-REL.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> SPH-D700-EB13-8Gb-REL.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/006> Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..

<ID:0/006> File analysis..

<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/006> Initialzation..

<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/006> param.lfs

<ID:0/006> Sbl.bin

<ID:0/006> boot.bin

<ID:0/006> recovery.bin

Normally when I have used odin, the process is quick. Any ideas what could be my problem?

Addition, I plugged it into a USB 3.0 Slot and now it is working properly
[Epic 4G Android Development] tee00max:
I have a quick question. So i rooted my brothers Epic and put Bonsai on his device. Can I use this method to go back to stock where I can get regular OTA updates?
[Epic 4G Android Development] iSaint:
Yes if you use this it will take you to complete stock like it was out of the box.

So you will be able to get OTA's from sprint.
[Epic 4G Android Development] opm:
Ran it and passed, but still the same. Unkown Baseband and Hardware Version. Any other ideas?

BTW, I loaded the Stock EB13 with Clockwork 2.5 and RFS

thanks
[Epic 4G Android Development] smashedixnay:
That's as far as I can get. It actually turned my screen blue. I left it overnight while it was doing that and nothing.

I unplugged my battery, made sure all drivers are installed correctly, and no luck. Been trying for 2 hours to do it.
[Epic 4G Android Development] smashedixnay:
<ID:0/003> Added!!

<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..

<ID:0/003> File analysis..

<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/003> Can't open the serial(COM) port.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

This is what I did to get hat error. I completely uninstalled all drivers for Samsung, restarted PC, then reinstalled them for a fresh start. I launched ODIN, started up phone in download mode, then connected to PC. PC recognized phone and the yellow box came up in ODIN. I have Auto Reboot and Reset Time checked. I put the PIT file in (C:\Users\xxxxx\Downloads\victory_8G_100528.pit (but there is no box to check), then I put the TAR (C:\Users\xxxxx\Downloads\EB13-Extended-2.5.tar) in the phone section. I hit start and it failed.

I have even tried the Stock TAR and no luck. :(
[Epic 4G Android Development] Emoslayer8:
does anyone have a link to odin software the OP's link is down and can't find one on google.
[Epic 4G Android Development] qbking77:
http://rapidshare.com/#!download|370tl3|416399391|s1_odin_20100512.pit|1

If you need a visual, check out my signature and watch my how to video on how to use odin. All downloads needed are in the description of the video
[Epic 4G Android Development] ajac:
anyone have the rest of odin not just the pit?
[Epic 4G Android Development] otaehoon:
we need the link to the Odin software not the pit file...
[Epic 4G Android Development] rolltrain:
I rooted and want to unroot. I did not have Odin on my phone before I rooted. Can I use it to unroot and go back to stock? I think I am taking the phone back. The radio is a lot worse than my hero. Almost unusable.
[Epic 4G Android Development] djgallis:
http://www.mediafire.com/?5w7sb1iq7webt4l
[Epic 4G Android Development] djgallis:
if you have odin ( http://www.mediafire.com/?5w7sb1iq7webt4l ) and the stock tar ( http://www.multiupload.com/X9AB1U56JV )... ODIN back ...

disclaimer: i do not take fault for anything that might go wrong -- follow instructions ..... http://xdaforums.com/wiki/index.php?title=Samsung_Galaxy_S/SPH-D700
[Epic 4G Android Development] bdtran:
flash back to stock without using odin?

Okay I will be returning my phone to sprint for what I believe is a defective usb port (nolonger accepting usb or wall charger) how can I unroot and get it back to stock so I can return it under insurance? Problem is I cannot connect to my computer and odin because I keep getting the error that "USB device was not.recognized. I have tried different cables and different laptops. Any help??
[Epic 4G Android Development] spitefulrain:
Okay, I can't get ubuntu to notice my phone in download mode. I think i need the drivers but don't know how to get them. Any advice?
[Epic 4G Android Development] ljlukelj:
Can I go directly from DG27 to EC05? Or are there steps in between?
[Epic 4G Android Development] littlepr:
Yes, search for EC05 tar file and use idin to flash it.
[Epic 4G Android Development] tee00max:
Whatever I do..ODIN NEVER can read my phone...very frustrating...
[Epic 4G Android Development] iSaint:
Buy a new cable you can get one for like $2

Solved all my problems...
[Epic 4G Android Development] rishisuri:
How are you connecting to odin ?
[Epic 4G Android Development] alexs5:
im trying to odin back to stock i already have the pit and the .tar file (i have done this in the past) for some reason i get a failed message when it starts to uptade te recovery for no absolute reason, plz help since my phone wont boot anymore idk what to do :( tried multiple tar files and nothing i keep getting the error, and if i put the .tar under phone it will hang on factoryrfs :( plz help :(((
[Epic 4G Android Development] epic4GEE:
I see you had this issue before....watch de good'ol vid....maybe it will help.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQ2g6J1JgjU......and don't forget to thank qbking77
[Epic 4G Android Development] alexs5:
i know all the info he is giving but it seems to fail on recovery.bin everytime, i restarted the pc, odin, tried different .tar .pit, putting the .tar on phone gets me stuck on factoryrfs every single time , idk what else i can do :(
[Epic 4G Android Development] epic4GEE:
Every possible tidbit of odin info is all over the place, I've heard to remove the .md5 at the end of the tar......I really don't know tho, maybe this thread will helphttp://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1052813

Or this one....http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=853209
[Epic 4G Android Development] alexs5:
well it worked seems i had problems with the partitioning when using one pit, so i found the victory pit re-partitioned with it and it worked thanks for your help :D
[Epic 4G Android Development] k0nane:
To reiterate, the right Odin and PIT is here:

http://k0nane.info/rom/odin-pit.zip

And the EC05 TAR is here:

http://k0nane.info/rom/SPH-D700-EC05-8gb-REL.tar
[Epic 4G Android Development] ssconceptz:
Could you be more clear.... Do we use the victory_8G_100528.pit that is inside the odin-pit.zip for EC05 or the one that is on the first post. I am having some trouble, my phone shows up as COM16 and then after Odin3 runs for about 12 seconds my device says Removed!! and then it goes to FAIL. A few minutes ago the screen turned completely yellow on my phone. Tried this several times, just want my device working again.

Thanks!
[Epic 4G Android Development] ssconceptz:
My device seems to add itself, remove itself, then add itself, then finally remove itself and no longer show up. On a separate computer it doesnt even show up on the COM list. I am not sure what the issue is. Is there any instance that an EPIC would be totally dead or is this method able to bring an epic back from any point?

Thanks
[Epic 4G Android Development] ssconceptz:
I am getting USB DEVICE NOT RECOGNIZED, is there a driver for the EPIC while in this state?
[Epic 4G Android Development] k0nane:
The triple posting is absolutely unneccesary.

Use a non-stock cable.
[Epic 4G Android Development] ssconceptz:
I am sorry. installed the driver and it finally doesnt disconnect but this is what happens:

<ID:0/015> Odin v.3 engine (ID:15)..

<ID:0/015> File analysis..

<ID:0/015> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/015> Initialzation..

<ID:0/015> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/015> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/015> param.lfs

<ID:0/015> Sbl.bin

<ID:0/015> boot.bin

<ID:0/015> recovery.bin

<ID:0/015> zImage

<ID:0/015> factoryfs.rfs

<ID:0/015> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

<ID:0/015> Removed!!

I only have Auto Reboot checked. Any other suggestions?

That was using the files in the first post, mine is the EC05 but the ones you provided didnt work.
[Epic 4G Android Development] ssconceptz:
Ok.... flashing what was in the first post atleast gets me back to the SAMSUNG loading screen and I can get back into stock recovery. Is there a stock update.zip that I can download an place on my card that will install the filesystem? Should F. Reset Time be checked in Odin?
[Epic 4G Android Development] latindor17:
Is it possible to get the mod to hand this topic over to you or someone else so they can update it, I think the original creator is gone and some people are gonna assume the OP is up to date.
[Epic 4G Android Development] KennyG123:
If you can't load your android system more than likely an update.zip won't work because it checks for stock files. You will need to try Odin again and autoreboot is the only box on the top that should be checked. Put your tar file (remove md5 extension if it has one) in the PDA box and Victory_8G in pit box.
[Epic 4G Android Development] sdwyz74:
ok thanks for the post but when i try to run odin it works as far as it opens perfect then when i put the phone in download mode and try to connect to the pc it says connection error and says i dont have the drivers for the phone ??? but i have already loaded them ??? PLEASE ADVISE thanks to all
[Epic 4G Android Development] KennyG123:
Sounds like you need to grab fresh drivers from Samsung, and don't forget to reboot after installing the drivers.
[Epic 4G Android Development] KennyG123:
Here is the link to the drivers on Samsung's site:

http://www.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SPH-D700ZKASPR
[Epic 4G Android Development] sdwyz74:
thanks alot i will try it now and then report back i really hope this will work as i am in the sh**)( whole with my big cousin as this is his phone and i really dont want to have to give him my evo thanks alot my fingers are crossed and just FYI it only boots to the SAMSUNG SCREEN and then its stuck ??? so im on the right track right ?? also i have downloaded the stock rom SPH-D700-EB13-8GB-REL.tar this is the right PLEASE ADVISE!
[Epic 4G Android Development] KennyG123:
Yes you are definitely on the right track. Here is a link to the EC05 tar if you want it:

http://k0nane.info/rom/SPH-D700-EC05-8gb-REL.tar
[Epic 4G Android Development] sdwyz74:
thanks but so far ive downed the one i listed in my above post but like i said when i put phone in download mode and the connect to pc it gives the error about USB CONNECTION and says i need the drivers so i uninstalled and re-installed then restarted pc and it keeps doing the same thing ??? PLEASE ADVISE as im close to giving my beloved BOOSTED EVO TO MY big cousin :( " or ELSE " PLEASE HELP SOMEONE FAST AND THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP
[Epic 4G Android Development] ssconceptz:
Finally got my PC to recognize my phone and got it unbricked. So from what I understand the way to root the EPIC would be to use a custom .tar which includes the root/recovery and flash it? Very risky if you ask me, I am very cautious to try my device again. The EC05 doesnt seem to be supported by one click roots yet. Is there a stock EC05 .tar that includes the recovery/root?

Thanks
[Epic 4G Android Development] sdwyz74:
so how did you get it to see your phone as i have been trying for 2 days now and im super tired i am begging it to be seen by the pc so i can get it back to stock i would be greatful for even stock right about now as if i dont i will have to turn over my beloved EVO to my big cousin! PLEASE ADVISE thanks
[Epic 4G Android Development] DroidApprentice:
One Click Root worked flawlessly on my EC05 upgrade.
[Epic 4G Android Development] KennyG123:
EC05 roots just fine with either one click. If you want to Odin a prerooted though here is the link:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1021305
[Epic 4G Android Development] KennyG123:
It has to be your PC. Try turning off all anti-virus software and firewalls. Also try different USB ports if that don't work. Also check to see if it is trying to get additional drivers off of Windows updates by clickiung on the box that says drivers not installed. Let it search the internet for drivers and wait...may take a while.
[Epic 4G Android Development] sdwyz74:
( actually it says one of the usb devices has malfunctioned and windows does not recognize it for assistance in solving this problem click this message ) and ive been at this alnight long really stressed and ready to give but i know there is hope as all my searching says this phone is unbrickable ??? and it does go into the download mode and also when i fire it up regular it does come on but it gets stuck at the SAMSUNG SCREEN ???????? please advise and thanks to all
[Epic 4G Android Development] KennyG123:
When you 3 finger into recovery is it the stock recovery with blue letters or are you getting clockwork mod?

If it is the stock blue letter recovery try the factory data reset.

Do you BONSAI?
[Epic 4G Android Development] sdwyz74:
wont go recovery ??? its stuck on the samsung screen only and it did that after i tried the one click root also it WILL GO INTO DOWNLOAD MODE but it gives the error ALSO i tried to hook my friends epic to my PC AND I GET THE SAME ERROR SO I AM GOING TO MY COUSINS and i will try one of his 3 PC's thanks and please advise i will report back
[Epic 4G Android Development] KennyG123:
Did you do the right order of buttons? Press and hold camera, then volume down then power holding all 3.

Do you BONSAI?
[Epic 4G Android Development] sdwyz74:
yes i did thanks i think its my pc k
[Epic 4G Android Development] KennyG123:
But there is something wrong with your phone if you can't even get into stock recovery. Hopefully you will get a computer to recognize it and a fresh Odin will get it working again properly. Keep us informed.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Nickdroid86:
is this the best way to unroot? I used that one that converted my ext4 or something like that? I clicked on that file on the first page and it said couldn't be found.
[Epic 4G Android Development] guruleenyc:
Can someone give me insight or help as to why it is failing for me at this phase?

I tried it 3x with reboots on both ends...

I'LL BUY SOMEONE A SIX PACK IF I CAN GET SOME HELP RESOLVING THIS!!!

UPDATE: Looks like this file http://firon.net/xda/SPH-D700-DG27-8Gb-REL.tar was incomplete and not 250MBm, more like 19x...MB. I was a lot more patient and dealt with the original post with the rapidshare links and successfully grabbed the full 250MB after some time and the Odin process completed!!!!!! w000t! :-)
[Epic 4G Android Development] NeeceeBabe:
This Bricked my phone!

So I think I bricked my phone with this process! When I try to turn it on its suck with the phone and the pc error sign with caution in the middle. I Kept getting the failed message in ODIN :(

Sits on this Screen :(

<ID:0/004> Added!!

<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..

<ID:0/004> File analysis..

<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/004> param.lfs
[Epic 4G Android Development] guruleenyc:
I was getting that screen also on my epic if I didnt hold down the #1 key and power together. Pull battery for 1min and try again by holding down #1 key first and then hold power button in until you get to download screen/mode.
[Epic 4G Android Development] NeeceeBabe:
I did that I can get into download mode, but my phone doesnt even turn on anymore.. Odin isn't working :(. I followed all the directions :(

UPDATE So apparently it was a matter of switching what port i was putting my usb cable in! I'm back in business. *Wipes Tears from my eyes*
[Epic 4G Android Development] DevilDogVIKING:
I don't understand why everyone is having these problems with this. I did exactly what it says on the OP. I used the .tar that wipes everything. Maybe you guys don't have the samsung drivers or something. I don't know. It worked for me perfectly...twice!
[Epic 4G Android Development] xXSecretAgentXx:
Well the thing is odin has worked previously for me but for some reason bricked my phone this time. I tried all night to get it back up but couldnt do it so just went back to bestbuy and got a replacement. I told em there was an update last night that bricked my phone ;) Apperently this happens to a lot of phones with these OTA updates!
[Epic 4G Android Development] Firon:
The file is complete on the server. Your connection dropped before you finished downloading it. :P
[Epic 4G Android Development] yellowxboy:
thank you so much OP ! worked perfectly :D now to try again with the sprint update. lol
[Epic 4G Android Development] guruleenyc:
I downloaded it twice w/o any known connection problem/drop and it was way shy of 250mb.

The first attempt from rapidshare, was slow and annoying, but worked like a charm....

Bizarre to say the least.
[Epic 4G Android Development] guruleenyc:
I felt your pain!!! Congrats.! Have a nice weekend now.
[Epic 4G Android Development] spf2722:
Help I am stuck at the param.lfs, phone goes black out of download mode but never comes back. Anybody got any ideas.
[Epic 4G Android Development] cmus:
Also stuck in download mode and can't reboot phone. Running odin gives this output:

<ID:0/011> Added!!

<ID:0/011> Odin v.3 engine (ID:11)..

<ID:0/011> File analysis..

<ID:0/011> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/011> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/011> home/n/Desktop/zImage

<ID:0/011>

<ID:0/011> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
[Epic 4G Android Development] Firon:
Apparently, the stock kernel in the first post is invalid.

Use this one instead: http://www.mediafire.com/?pgfcsye3ldzmjul

stock kernel mirror
[Epic 4G Android Development] spf2722:
Finally got it to work, was getting stuck at param.ltf, then couldn't boot phone just got the phone to computer symbols on a black screen. Once I turned off Outpost and tried again, it went through like a charm. Right after it rebooted and started up, the push update came to my phone, it installed 100% no problems. All is well, just need clean the crap outta my pants now. You are the bomb.