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[Epic 4G Android Development] rcastel2:
I can confirm this link works for DI18:

http://www.multiupload.com/X9AB1U56JV

Note to the OP: You should replace DG27 with this DI18 link because who would want to go back to DG27 doesn't make sense. At least it should be DI18
[Epic 4G Android Development] Whosdaman:
Well thats what I did...and I reuploaded and filezilla is over uploading

I'm the owner of the files, I have an account of multiupload. The downloads are slow....
[Epic 4G Android Development] JediWing:
This was exactly my problem. The file in the first post gave me md5 issues as well, but the one posted a page or two ago flashed and now I'm all Froyo'd up.

Thanks for the help!
[Epic 4G Android Development] you1000000:
Odin flashed the DK28 tar with no issues. For some reason it won't let me change my background to still pictures. Oh well though, no big
[Epic 4G Android Development] Whosdaman:
Sorry about that guys, the links are back up and this time the files work :)
[Epic 4G Android Development] krazeekirk:
ok guys i need help trying to use odin to flash the dk28 update but keeps telling me that the tar file is invaild !!!! no matter where i download it from!!!!
[Epic 4G Android Development] keeepinitgansta:
Tried this one?

http://www.multiupload.com/A4HRBSEB7X
[Epic 4G Android Development] zman519:
OK now i am getting annoyed :mad:

Whats with all the md5 talk & files not working BUT NO ONE POSTS A DAM MD5 OF A FILE THEY THEM SELF USED & SAY IT WORKED?

Why can't you just post the hash of the files you guys have that way people like me can check the files we have, BUT NO can't do that i have to download another 300Mb file that may not work because NO ONE posts the md5 i just don't get it :eek:

WHY PEOPLE please for the love of God why?

I have two files

file A) sph-d700-dk28-8g-rel.tar.md5 has an md5 of BABAD9DCBCD357F726B832BB59F81F7F

File B) SPH-D700-DK28-8Gb-REL.tar.md5 has an md5 of 383F43EA5A4E6EFFD2B3FD72F311633A

Is file B) the bad one? Or is the new file thats up difernt from both of the ones i have?

BTW if you don't know how to check the hash of a file check out this sweet app/addon http://beeblebrox.org/ with this its vary EZ to check the hash of any file.

I don't understand why posting the md5 of all files around hear on this forum is not the SOP especially for things like ROMs & any file that your going to Flash.
[Epic 4G Android Development] MikeEx:
AFAIK the bad md5's are for the DI18 stock package.

I guess DK28 has problems as well.

If there is a bad md5, it will fail the hash check and not flash. (no guarantee from me)

I used the update.zip method, But I hear it breaks GPS and digital compass (I can confirm this).

Odin method is the way to go if you can find a rom that works.

I doubt DK28 is really the final version; It's buggy.

If you don't find FROYO to your liking and need to go back to ECLAIR; you should use this DG27 stock rom.

http://rapidshare.com/files/415661977/SPH-D700-DG27-8Gb-REL.tar.html

(md5: 35BDDECEA6F54A187F3300D35A2E6560 )

and update over the air to DI07 then to DI18 (you might need to update some apps in the market for sprint it to push it to you).

Use this Odin as well:

http://xdaforums.com/wiki/index.php?title=Samsung_Galaxy_S/SPH-D700#Odin_Stock_Flashing

Some one needs to re-upload good roms and stick hash values under them.
[Epic 4G Android Development] zman519:
Thanks Mike i just looked at the DG27 stock rom that i used back when i odined (redoing) my phone & updated it just like you said about a mouth ago & i have the same file & i never had any problems with it.

That's why its so nice if people post the md5 like Mike did because i/we know with out any question that we both are using the same tar & others can now see that two people are in agreement on that file working;)

Ok 5 hours later i can tell you guys the md5 that i got from the DK28 Update on the OP is BABAD9DCBCD357F726B832BB59F81F7F

So like i was saying last night if people would start posting the md5 for all files i would not have had to waste time & server bandwidth on a file i already had & most likely many others have done that same thing also
[Epic 4G Android Development] Etrnlwanderer:
@zman519: So is the File A the good one? I know the DK28 file with md5 383f43ea5a4e6effd2b3fd72f311633a was a corrupted file. Is the one with the MD5 BABAD9DCBCD357F726B832BB59F81F7F working fine with Odin?
[Epic 4G Android Development] rjmjr69:
Here is the OFFICIAL link to DK28

http://android.clients.google.com/p...0/1506bdf2e04b.update-SPH-D700_DI18ToDK28.zip
[Epic 4G Android Development] Etrnlwanderer:
Has this one been verified to work, and if yes, is it possible to post its MD5 please? Thanks :)
[Epic 4G Android Development] mkasick:
It might be worth compressing these the next time a flash image set is posted.

"tar" is simply an archiving format, it doesn't do compression internally. Running the tarballs through 7-Zip (or another LZMA-based compressor) cuts the file size by half, which is helpful for folks on slower links.
[Epic 4G Android Development] n0esc:
Confirmed this works. I ran Odin to roll back to DG27 and let it OTA update through DI18 to start fresh with the intention of running on of the other zip updates or ODIN files. Saw this post so downloaded it and ran as update.zip

Worked like a charm :)

Firmware 2.2.1

Baseband S:D700.0.5S.DK28

Kernel 2.6.32.9

Build FROYO.DK28
[Epic 4G Android Development] rcastel2:
Although you updated to Froyo correctly, check your GPS and make sure your location is accurate to within 30 meters or less
[Epic 4G Android Development] cary328is:
DG28? Do you mean DG27? I need to follow what you did but I can't find DG28...

Thanks
[Epic 4G Android Development] n0esc:
GPS loads within 5 seconds indoors and took about another 5 to bring the error level down to 9m

Thats with 6 satellites within fairly poor view. Outdoors I am sure it will be much better.
[Epic 4G Android Development] n0esc:
Yes DG27. Typo on my part.
[Epic 4G Android Development] nyce308:
On a mac

is there anyway you can do the ODIN to reset my phone to stock on a mac? please someone HELP!
[Epic 4G Android Development] nyce308:
on a mac

How do you return to OUT OF THE BOX STOCK using a MAC if your phone is rooted and has a rom on it?
[Epic 4G Android Development] Whosdaman:
The links in the OP have working .tars!!! Use them to flash with odin
[Epic 4G Android Development] MasterQu:
I finally figured out the GPS issue on my phone, my last post was wrong.

There was something in my nandroid that was breaking the GPS when I updated after rooting in dk28. The solution?

Odin to dk18, install clockwork mod only. Restore nandroid. Then apply the dk28 update zip. Perfect.
[Epic 4G Android Development] kalico17:
http://android.clients.google.com/p...0/1506bdf2e04b.update-SPH-D700_DI18ToDK28.zip
[Epic 4G Android Development] krazeekirk:
thanks but this is the corupt one... why?? lord why??? lol
[Epic 4G Android Development] squshy 7:
is that the just the DI18 kernel or all the files? I ask this because the beginning of this thread mentions using just the kernel if you don't want to wipe...and I dont want to wipe....if not anyone have the link?
[Epic 4G Android Development] Whosdaman:
Fixed LINKS!!!

DK28: http://www.multiupload.com/C5YEZK3WF7

DI18: http://www.multiupload.com/X9AB1U56JV
[Epic 4G Android Development] jerbeck24:
What is the benefit of flashing back to DG27 and letting it OTA update to DI18? Why not just flash back to DI18 to fix the GPS? I'm sitting on DK28 with a broken GPS. I need to flash back, but I need to find a PC I can use in order to do so.
[Epic 4G Android Development] hardrock121:
dk28 .tar.md5 file says md5 hash value is invalid..any suggestions??? di18 worked fine.. now i cant get to odin it to dk28
[Epic 4G Android Development] Whosdaman:
Did you try to redownload it from multiupload?
[Epic 4G Android Development] zman519:
Etrnlwanderer i have not Odined either file i tryed DK28 through other means & went back to 2.1 because i need Mobile AP & USB tether i just want the odin flashing file on hand if i need it.

I really think that we all need to start posting md5 hashs for stuff like ROMs & all the odin & CWM flash files especially with hosting servers like multiupload its just a waste of bandwitth & time to have every one redownload a questionable file when there could have just been a md5 in the OP next to the download link ;)

(not *****ing just pointing it out)
[Epic 4G Android Development] Whosdaman:
Well I'm not doing it, i dont have the time or patience to md5 all the file all over again
[Epic 4G Android Development] Top Nurse:
No Fun, now! ;)
[Epic 4G Android Development] zman519:
Well its something to think about next time you or any one post something like a odin file.

have you ever used HashTab idk what OS you use but theirs a Windows version & Mac there are lots of other ways to do it on Linux

I'd be happy to help but i dont no how i would with out knowing the original md5
[Epic 4G Android Development] ptfdmedic:
They need to rename the file and make it .tar instead of .tar md5

That's what I did and it worked great......
[Epic 4G Android Development] russwaggs:
I just downloaded it and got the same "MD5 has value is invalid" error in Odin3 v1.61.
[Epic 4G Android Development] zman519:
Yes i seem to remember doing that awhile back, but it was not a DK28 file
[Epic 4G Android Development] ptfdmedic:
Guys just rename the extension to .tar instead of what it is now. Right click and go to properties and you will see the current extension. delete everything after.tar and apply. Now odin will work.

Thanks for posting this whosdaman......
[Epic 4G Android Development] russwaggs:
Yep - removing md5 works. Sorry I had done that before, just forgot on this one.
[Epic 4G Android Development] gerrym:
( new member and a lurker here )

Just wanted to post a little different approach that has worked for me on hardware version 700.0.5.

Updated from 2.1 to 2.2.1 with the update.zip from a non-google server. It broke GPS.

Odin'd back to DI18 with the tar.md5 linked on post #1, got multiple GPS locks, then ran the 2.2.1 update.zip from the google server. Now I am on 2.2.1 with a working GPS. Awesome! Not sure if it was the delta in source for the update.zip, but saw posts elsewhere that questions any non-google source update.zip files.

Another observation about the tar.md5 files being checksum sensitive after download. I used a clean XP box to run Odin, and "copying" the files to a USB stick with Window$ explorer may have corrupted the tar.md5 checksums. Odin complained on my clean XP box about the DK28 tar file checksum, but liked the DI18 tar file checksum. Past instances like this (for me) I've had to use zip to preserve checksums between machines. I'm just happy my Epic is on DK28 now with a working GPS.

A big thanks to all posting recovery successes here. If not for the good and consistent fix info, I would be without a working GPS.

Thanks again to all!!

GM

Retired Network Janitor
[Epic 4G Android Development] Whosdaman:
Which one? DK28 or DI18?
[Epic 4G Android Development] joe.rundell:
bricked badly

I cant do anything other than go into recovery mode but says" E:Cant mount /dev/block/vold/179:1(no such file or directory)

E:can't mount SDCARD:update.zip"

I can't even turn phone off to get onto odin

Please help
[Epic 4G Android Development] cicada:
I'd like to put this 'do i rename the file' question to rest.

All of the STOCK tar.md5 images contain an MD5 checksum *written into* the tar file. The .md5 extension is *accurate*.

When flashing with Odin, if the filename ends in .md5, Odin will test the checksum to make sure the tar archive is valid and intact. *THIS IS AN IMPORTANT STEP*, as it means you won't accidentally flash a bad image to your phone.

Odin *will* work with the .md5 extension removed, simply bypassing the checksum check - you better be damned sure your file is intact and valid before flashing anything without an MD5 extension in Odin!
[Epic 4G Android Development] Whosdaman:
I'm about to post all the files md5 checksum number. Every link in the OP has a working md5 flashable file. I've hand tested ALL of them
[Epic 4G Android Development] zerox202:
blogs.computerworld.com/17481/sprint_epic_4g_froyo<<paste this

Looks like DK28 is not really OFFICIAL update from sprint. Shouldn't we take DK28 down from the *OFFICIAL* thread?

Quote from the blog post:

Sprint is working on a software package for the Samsung Epic4G that will upgrade it to the Froyo version of Android. Over the weekend, some users were able to access and download a test build (DK28) for the Samsung Epic from some 3rd party developer sites. Unfortunately, this is not approved software for Sprint production devices and we strongly recommend that users refrain from loading it.

Software version DI18 is the current production version of software. When new versions of software are available, users will receive a notification from Google on their device stating that an upgrade is available for download and installation. While we are unable to communicate a firm delivery date, rest assured that we are working on a software upgrade to Froyo and hope to have it out in the very near future.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Whosdaman:
Sprint also says not to root or run custom roms. When did you start listen to them?
[Epic 4G Android Development] Whosdaman:
There happy? I updated the first post with the md5 of every Official ROM. And every one of these will work in Odin without problems. Now no more complaining. These files work and if they don't for you then it's your fault, not mine. All of these are tested, verified and proven to work by myself.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Marsh511:
OK - I flashed to DK28, but didn't like (a) GPS completely not working - I know there are some suggested fixes, but..; (b) browser pinch/zoom/resize doesn't re-align text columns anymore!!; (c) accelerometer very sluggish changing orientation...

So I Odin'd back to DI18. BUT, the accelerometer is now completely unable to switch landscape/portrait unless I slide the kb out, and then I can't get back to portrait.

How can I get back a working accelerometer with DI18?? Someone said it was because I used the new settings/calibration tool in the short time I had DK28 Froyo. Whatever the reason, not having the accelerometer working is really unacceptable!! Thanks
[Epic 4G Android Development] mkasick:
Does renaming the file to "SPH-D700-DK28-8G-REL.tar.md5" work? This is the file name used for the MD5 sum. If Odin maps the checksum using the file name, instead of simply using the first sum listed, then it will fail.
[Epic 4G Android Development] troyolson92:
Anybody else notice a significant drop in ram on all of the dk28 froyo roms? Is was in the 150 to 190 free range now in the 80 to 120 range. Same data and programs as before. I believe this is the cause of the lags and reboot. I moved apps to sd and have 293 free but it made no difference on ram!

I believe ram is the issue causing some of the problems I've read here. Its really annoying it takes launcher pro up to 10 seconds to load everytime I hit the home
[Epic 4G Android Development] menehune:
Unable to download Odin, I get a PAGE NOT FOUND message when I hit your link.

Can't even begin the process.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Whosdaman:
I just checked my current RAM right now, I'm at 222MB/303MB
[Epic 4G Android Development] troyolson92:
Wow you have that much ram free? I have 298 of memory left but ram doesn't utilize it. I use min free memory manager to set memory limits for task killing. it tells you how much free ram you have.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Whosdaman:
I just used the stock task manager built into DK28 to check my RAM usage.
[Epic 4G Android Development] troyolson92:
Now that's a major solution to super sonic speed if a developer could find a way to utilize free memory for ram!
[Epic 4G Android Development] troyolson92:
I checked like you said and have 200/303. which is consistent with memory manager showing 80 free at the moment. Still 100-120 less than 2.1 and huge noticeable difference in lag.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Whosdaman:
Try reflashing DK28
[Epic 4G Android Development] troyolson92:
Ya I think your right. I'll try and then post tomorrow thanx
[Epic 4G Android Development] litechocolate:
Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you!!!!!! I should make a paypal account and give you some money. You have saved my STUPID ASS! PRAISE YOU PRAISE YOU PRAISE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!
[Epic 4G Android Development] gerrym:
Just to validate I had the exact same symptoms when flashing back to DI18, and I had used the horizontal calibrate in DK28. I just turned the auto rotate off for a while, then checked my Maps and got a GPS lock, ran the Goggle update.zip and now am pleasantly on 2.2.1 with a snappy GPS. Loose the pain, lock on GPS and run update.zip again. :-)
[Epic 4G Android Development] Whosdaman:
Everyone the thanks button is back!!!
[Epic 4G Android Development] geartex:
This bad kernal just bricked my phone. Why would there be a bad kernal in the OP?

Edit: I fixed it by using the kernal that Firon posted which allowed me to get into Android System Recovery and Clockwordmod to restore my phone to a backup image I had.

What a waste of time.
[Epic 4G Android Development] zman519:
am i blind? i'am not seeing the "Thanks Button"

Thanks Whodaman:D (for the hash info) I can confirm that all the md5 hashs you posted mach all the .md5/.tar's that i have on my other PC at home & that they all work :D (just so if any ones on the fence about flashing one, as long as you have half a brain and know how to follow instructions you will be fine)

I downloaded most of them when i first got my Epic in October and as they came out.

Your time is appreciated ;)
[Epic 4G Android Development] windyhawk:
bricked

i have the exact same issue as you. Now my phone is totally bricked. :(

I'm using windows 7 64bits. so I'm thinking I'll try the same procedure on a WinXP machine and hope my phone can be alive again, otherwise i have to send it back to Sprint for repair and how knows how much that's gonna cost,:(:(:(:(:(

[UPDATE] Finally I got my phone back to life again. My original guess is correct. After I used another computer (a desktop) with Windows XP (SP2) to flash my phone, everything goes through like a charm and now i flashed my phone back to DI18, the stock firmware.

TIPS: So if you can't succeed using Odin under windows 7, try windows XP. Also, I have a feeling that my laptop USB port cannot provide sufficient power to the the cord in order to let odin finish the job. A desktop computer can def do the job and remember to use the main USB port on the back (directly from the motherboard), not the auxiliary ones on the front penal. Good luck guys!!!

OH, I forgot to say. I downloaded and installed the Samsung USB driver from Samsung website for Epic 4G and I don't know if that's also contributing to this success or not.

now i'm tempted to flash my phone again and try some other firmwares, lol....
[Epic 4G Android Development] menehune:
I finally downloaded Odin and got it to run, and I can get my phone to go into download mode, unfortunately I can't get my USB to work. My computer gives me a device not recognized no matter which usb port I use and I've tried 2 different cables.

Before the (attempted) upgrade to froyo, I never had any trouble with either cable or computer transferring files through usb. But now, since I cannot get a linkup through usb I am unable to follow any procedures using odin to communicate with my epic. My phone is still working - sort of - with 2.2, but it is glitchy and I need to restore it to 2.1. Bluetooth, ringtones, force closures... curse that "official" 2.2 upgrade!!!

Wiped out the usb drivers and reinstalled no help.

Any help would be appreciated.
[Epic 4G Android Development] windyhawk:
reboot your computer may resolve this problem or use another computer.

Totally agree with you on the "glitchy" part. I need to restore it to 2.1 too, but now my phone is bricked:(
[Epic 4G Android Development] Etrnlwanderer:
I was on DI18 stock and I was one of the guys who jumped in and did the leaked Froyo update using the update.zip method a few days back. My GPS went dead, so I went back to DI18 stock once more using the Odin method. Last night , out of sheer curiosity I rooted my phone using the "one click root" method and I was able to root my phone. I havent installed any customs roms or anything else and I'm still on the stock Sprint ROM. Now that I know how to root, I would like to go back to the official unrooted Sprint ROM mode once again. If I use the Odin method with the SPH-D700-DI18-8Gb-REL.tar.md5 and s1_odin_20100512.pit will I be able to get rid of the rooting I've done and be back on the official unrooted Sprint, like when we received it from the store?
[Epic 4G Android Development] SINNN:
Hey , I noticed that theres no more gps magnetic sensor help option. Id this normal?
[Epic 4G Android Development] mattallica76:
I believe it's on by default now.
[Epic 4G Android Development] SINNN:
That sox4r5! Wont it drain the battery a bit faster? At least we had option to save battery.
[Epic 4G Android Development] mattallica76:
I haven't noticed any additional battery drain while using it. It only uses the sensors when GPS is in use.
[Epic 4G Android Development] windyhawk:
I have the same issue. This means you can not do "update" method. You can only do a full wipe flash using Odin. Pulling out the battery directly will turn off the phone. and then follow the instructions in OP, although I haven't got any luck get odin work for me yet, sigh.....
[Epic 4G Android Development] Whosdaman:
Actually, the sensor saves battery :)
[Epic 4G Android Development] MSITHero:
I have downloaded the DK28 file 4 times now each time the MDK file comes back in odin as invalid. Help....
[Epic 4G Android Development] EpicBreeze:
I flashed the DK28 update zip after returning to stock DI18 and everything seems to work fine except for one thing. It seems that when I am using the phone for 5-10 minutes without locking it certain parts of the screen become unresponsive. So, for instance, when I'm typing certain keys won't respond to touch. Has anyone else had this problem or know how to fix it?
[Epic 4G Android Development] MSITHero:
Can any one link me to a md5 tar file I can use with odin that will pass Odin MD5 check?
[Epic 4G Android Development] Whosdaman:
Omg...check the OP
[Epic 4G Android Development] triniprince:
On average how long should the whole process take? It seems to be stuck at

<ID:0/004> param.lfs

The icon goes off screen as well and the PC does not seem to recognize a USB connection.
[Epic 4G Android Development] triniprince:
Never mind got it to work without the PIT file.
[Epic 4G Android Development] daniel2744:
i tried the froyo update and found it to be too buggy for my liking. it was so unresponsive. flashed back to dk18. i guess i will just wait for the official update to be released.
[Epic 4G Android Development] TorelliB:
This doesn't root my phone right? I don't want my phone rooted or have to roo to go back to stock ideally. And odin is computer program or an app on my phone?
[Epic 4G Android Development] windyhawk:
you need to do a little more homework on this site, buddy.

The rom posted in OP is stock version, unrooted. Odin is a computer program used to flash the rom into your phone through USB cable.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Stoney60:
Orrrrrrrrrrrrr, he could do it this way once he has Odin:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=853209

I see now that odin is included in the d/l.