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[Epic 4G Android Development] mtisi:
I'm having a problem when I try to apply this update. The error I get is:

assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/app/Asphalt5_DEMO_ANMP_SamsungD700_Sprint_ML.apk", "de505f9466f01103a3ad7ec6a9710c95c850a3f9", (29f0145b246ca23e02b28f199d021d49e998944a3")

E:Error in /sdcard/update.zip

(Status 7)

Installation aborted.

I am attempting to upgrade from stock DI18. My handset is rooted, and this is being attempted from Clockwork Mod Recovery v2.5.1.0. I tried downloading the update file from a different mirror, in case it was corrupted, but I get the same error. Any ideas?
[Epic 4G Android Development] m5james:
New ODIN...has it been changed? I'm having issues where I KNOW I'm not receiving MMS picture mail, and who knows if I'm missing texts as well. I love Android compared to Palm, but I'm so tired of this. I'm hoping a reflash might help solve this, short of going to the Sprint store to see if they flash it differently than I would be able to at home using ODIN.
[Epic 4G Android Development] mtisi:
Just an update on my issue. I tried unrooting, using the latest one click unroot, and it still doesn't work. I noticed that despite the unroot, I still have Clockwork 2.5.1.0, although I doubt that has anything to do with the problem. By the way, I did confirm that the unroot worked.

Can anyone tell me where I can find a copy of the DI18 rom, so I can flash this sucker back to factory and try again? Thanks.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Stoney60:
Looks like it might be a driver issue.

Try this:

Lets make sure you have what you need first:

Go here to get the drivers 32bit:

http://firon.net/xda/Samsung_Mobile_Driver_V1.3.800_For_SPH-d700_Epic_4G.zip

Drag thru the entire link, right click on it, then open in new tab or page. (If clicking on the link doesn't work at first.

http://firon.net/xda/one.click.root.exploitv2.5.5.zip

Go here: Absolutely everything else you need is here or linked to .

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

GetODIN here: http://www.sdx-downloads.com/devs/noobnl/Odin3+v1.61andepic.pit.zip extract that file someplace handy.

Get the full DI18 .tar here: http://www.multiupload.com/X9AB1U56JV

If you plan on updating to DK28 (2.2.1) again then you should get this too:

http://www.multiupload.com/C5YEZK3WF7

Follow the instructions in the Third link above.

The instructions in that guide are really good other than not mentioning you don't need the pit step for DI18 or DK28

That and the only thing checked in ODIN is autoreboot.

Sorry, several of these links didn't work here-they all worked perfectly over in Android Forums reedit: they seem to work just fine now go figure.

rereedit: now they aren't again. but they do if you Drag thru the entire link, right click on it, then open in new tab or page.
[Epic 4G Android Development] mtisi:
Thanks. I definitely already have the right drivers, or root and unroot wouldn't have worked. Also, the root you are reccomending is the same one I already had applied, before removing it.

I have yet to try this using ODIN. I was trying to do it using recovery mode (update.zip). I'll try ODIN eventually, if I can't get this to work in recovery. That said, I would still like to see if I can get this going in recovery mode. What should I use to flash back to DI18? Or should I just tell recovery to wipe the device?
[Epic 4G Android Development] Stoney60:
I would use the ODIN method I explained in my first reply. Links to the full DI18 and DK28 are there too. You will need to do the oneclick root and recovery.

I think I finally have it right. Had my instructions wrong and linked to the oneclick root where I wanted to link to the 32-bit drivers. Changed from first to third link to read and follow instructions.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Stoney60:
And Using ODIN will wipe the device anyhow (probably for the best in any case--yes, it's more work, but worth it IMHO)
[Epic 4G Android Development] mtisi:
Thanks. It appears that my issue has to do with the demo game, asphalt 5 being missing. I don't remember ever uninstalling it, though. I only got this handset yesterday, as a warranty replacement. The home button on my old one stopped working, so I got a swap out. I wonder how that game got uninstalled. I'm going to try one more thing to get it work in recovery mode. If that doesn't work, I'll try it from ODIN.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Stoney60:
Yes, I read before that the update.zip method didn't work for those who removed apps. It trashed my GPS, but everything else worked just fine for me, But I Odined back to DI18 then used Odin to flash DK28. I absolutely love it now. Well, except for the Phone logs and the hancent-like messaging app I hate bubbles they take up too much space.

Might be that the refurbished replacement wasn't flashed back to stock and you got it already rooted and apps removed?
[Epic 4G Android Development] mtisi:
I flashed back to factory DI18 in recovery mode. This got Asphalt5 back on the device. I just did the update to DK28 using recovery mode, and it worked! We'll see how it runs. I have seen the complaints about the GPS and lagging on this thread, so I guess I'll see how it goes. If I have any of those issues, I will use the method you have recommended (I'll ODIN the hell outta this thing!) Haha! Thanks for all the advise. :)
[Epic 4G Android Development] Stoney60:
roflmao Good luck!

Yeah, you'll want to odin back to stock to get the OTA when it's available.
[Epic 4G Android Development] mtisi:
Looks like it's ODIN time! The GPS didn't work. Then again, it always worked kinda crappy, anyway.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Stoney60:
That'll make it fly! Have fun!
[Epic 4G Android Development] mtisi:
You've mentioned instructions from AhmgskMOD to get your GPS dialed-in in a couple of posts. Can you share them? Thanks.
[Epic 4G Android Development] D623:
How do I flash back to DI18, I'm bone stock on DK28, is there a walk through anywhere? I'm flashing back to stock since my GPS stopped working.
[Epic 4G Android Development] D623:
Thank you for this.. been looking for this.
[Epic 4G Android Development] archangel84020:
I tried using the latest version of One Click Root 2.5.5 it does not appear to work with 2.2.1 froyo...

got the message to copy and run exploit but i'm not sure what that means

Can anyone help?
[Epic 4G Android Development] Stoney60:
The last time I installed one-click I tried to install 2.5.5 too and I had problems getting it to install so I went back to 2.5.1. That took a number of tries running the run.bat file and connecting/unconnecting the usb cable. It finally worked.

If you pm me your email addy, I'll try to send you the file its a little less the 7mb.

Or go to this and d/l it yourself. You may have to drag thru the link then click on open in new tab/window theen save it. http://firon.net/xda/one.click.root.exploitv2.5.1.zip
[Epic 4G Android Development] mtisi:
Works like MAGIC! Thank you so much! My Epic 4g always had GPS issues, but this has solved them! :)
[Epic 4G Android Development] saminbama:
do not upgrade to 2.2...

After the upgrade my favorite apps don't work anymore.

Most importantly, THERE IS NO DICTIONARY. You have to manually enter each word and long press it to store it. For example, I typed, "helo" and it suggested "?" or "."

The voice to text feature does not work well anymore. From about 80% accuracy with version 2.1 down to about 20% accuracy with 2.2.

DO NOT UPGRADE TO ANDROID 2.2 UNLESS YOU WANT HEADACHES.

Any suggestions would be appreciated
[Epic 4G Android Development] sporks5000:
What method did you use? Did you 1) upgrade using the update.zip method 2) Odin to stock 2.1 and then update.zip 3) Odin to stock 2.1, and then Odin to 2.2.1, or 4) Odin straight to 2.2.1

These seem to have different results for different people, and knowing which one will help us keep track of which methods are working best / producing the most errors.

Also, did you or did you not use the one step root method afterward? Probably shouldn't make a difference, but good to know anyway.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Dj21o:
I have CWM installed. If I flash this, it will give me DK28? That's it?
[Epic 4G Android Development] juegas:
Can't mount any more

My epic was brand new and rooted. I followed the directions and froyo is running just fine. [thanks!]

The only issue I'm having is that I can no longer mount the phone. I have reinstalled drivers many times Windows sees it's plugged in but never mounts.

Anyone else experiencing this? does anyone have a fix?
[Epic 4G Android Development] Topgamer:
ok now i have a ?

Ok i updated phone to the newest update TY! but i use my phone as a modem for my pc and have the sprint pam plan which cost like 30 bucks more... well now when i go to tether it connects a whole new way and i dont enter #777 so do i still need the pam plan? or will it work w.o it?
[Epic 4G Android Development] biggnaa20:
This worked fine for me! Just wanted to say thanks! Tried to hit the thanks button, but maybe I don't have enough posts to see it? I am just starting here. Coming from ppcgeeks and Precentral.

Thanks again!

nnb

Edit: Thanks button showed up after I posted.
[Epic 4G Android Development] queman2010:
Question is this rom Deodexed? I want to install this [THEME] [DK28] Android 2.3 Gingerbread v1.2.2 [UPDATED 12/14/10

But not at the risk of messing up my phone, it works great:confused:
[Epic 4G Android Development] abrognlie:
G-sensor borked

Well, I was hoping this wouldn't be my first post, but I can't figure out any other option.

Ever since I flashed to 2.2.1, my G-sensor (pitch sensor) has been going crazy. GPS works great, and the roll sensor seems to be good, but the pitch portion gives totally erratic readings. I've tried calibrating it several times, and even used the calibration tool from the terminal. Nothing helps. I've wiped and re-flashed, but that didn't help either.

Anyone else have this problem, or any thoughts on how to fix this?
[Epic 4G Android Development] Frost®:
about going back

I updated fine but there are to many bugs is there any way to go back to 2.1 enclair?
[Epic 4G Android Development] josethetiger:
2.2 Test Update

I'm not sure why so many people have had issues with 2.2. My phone has worked fantastic since the upgrade. On occasion, when hitting the Home button from an app, the home page starts blank and slowly fills in. That's it though. I've been able to play flash video right from a web page, with in the page. You can also tilt the phone in ANY direction and the screen matches. As far as I remember in 2.1 you could only do landscape when you tilt to the left, it goes both ways now, giggety... I'd like to list all the improvements, but I've gotten used to 2.2 now and am slowly forgetting all the little things that are better. I'm hoping Samsung skips an official 2.2 and goes straight to Gingerbread...
[Epic 4G Android Development] hytek369:
read the "return to stock" thread
[Epic 4G Android Development] m5james:
I'm not sure what you mean by PAM plan, but if you're referring to using it as a wireless modem for your laptop to get internet (which I'm doing right now since I'm out of town), you do realize that you can do this for absolutely free by rooting your phone and installing one of the wilreless-pre* apps?
[Epic 4G Android Development] the_jak:
When I tried updating I got two differant error messages at two differant times.

the first said that it couldnt verify the signatures for the packets and the second time it came back as

E:Error in /sdcard/update.zip

(status 7)

Installation Aborted

Not sure how to make this work. I have read that it would work with both rooted and unrooted phones so my rooting shouldnt cause a problem.

Can anyone at least tell me what the status 7 thing is about. Even if its a fancy way of my phone telling me to get bent it would be nice to know that instead of just status 7

the full text of what it says when it fails is as follows

finding update package...

opening update package...

verifying update package...

installing update...

verifying current system...

assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/bin/playlogo", "6a77fea73c3f3b748002531304610c12e8d4280c","728e192b070956ae9bab70b2e56e80d6c6adb4")

E:error in /sdcard/update.zip

(status 7)

installation aborted

idk if that helps at all or not
[Epic 4G Android Development] Quis89:
Flash support on this build is 100x better than on 2.1
[Epic 4G Android Development] sporks5000:
The file "playlogo" in your "/system/bin" directory is different than it should be. It may have been altered by some program with root access, or it may have been removed entirely. I have no clue what the file does, but other sources on xda tell me that it's a file for determining the boot sequence.

I've attached the file from my phone (just remove the ".txt" from the name) but getting it into place might be difficult (depending on your ability level with that sort of thing) and of course because I have no clue what it does, it runs the risk of making your phone very unhappy.

Edit: turns out that the method I used to root my phone (And probably the method that you used, if you're having this issue) modified the playlogo file. This is annoying for multiple reasons...
[Epic 4G Android Development] D.J.CaSpER:
So just put that into the bin folder cuz I'm haven the same problem with my wife's phone? And adding that will let me do the update?

sent from the moon on my EVO 4g
[Epic 4G Android Development] murso74:
ok i went from the stock kernal and epic rom back to the D18 stock build using recovery. applied the update.zip and it runs but the words on the screen flash too fast for me to see and i end up back in the recovery menu. phone is still on 2.1. tried this a few times, double checked the name of the file but i'm not having any luck. is there any way for me to see what is flashing on my screen?
[Epic 4G Android Development] D.J.CaSpER:
Ok I did what u said and replaced the playlogo that was in the bin with the one u posted and still get the same thing from before "status 7" error.

sent from my wifes EPIC 4g
[Epic 4G Android Development] sporks5000:
Well that's frustrating...

So far in this thread, every instance where someone has come upon a Status 7 error, it's been because the file that it was referencing was missing or modified, so replacing it with an unmodified file should solve the problem, one would think? A few other people have complained that it had issues with the "playlogo" file, and someone earlier on even recommended replacing it with one from stock, but no one commented beyond that if their efforts succeeded or failed...

Is there a file on your phone in the "system/bin/" directory titled "playlogo-orig"? Apparently one of the earlier rooting methods renamed the original "playlogo" file "playlogo-orig" so it's possible that replacing it with that (if it's present) will give you the result that you're looking for...

It's also possible that the method I used to root my phone modified this file, which is why the file from my phone isn't working for you.

I'll look into it more tomorrow.
[Epic 4G Android Development] D.J.CaSpER:
Ok in the bin file in my wife's phone there is no "playlogo-orig" there is playlogo, and playlogos1. Thanks for ur help

sent from the moon on my EVO 4g
[Epic 4G Android Development] kande_raja:
hi i have the same problem. while updating to froyo from update.zip, i keep on getting the error "assert failed: system/bin/playlogo.......". I used your file but still the same problem. can you help me out on this
[Epic 4G Android Development] yellowxboy:
everything seems to be working fine for me except for the massive battery drain. on 2.1 i had about 12-15 hours with average use. now i'm getting about 6 hours max with little to no use :/ GPS, Wifi and bluetooth are turned off and the sync intervals of fb and twitter have been the same on 2.1
[Epic 4G Android Development] D.J.CaSpER:
I just went back and looked at posts I have from when I got my evo and rooting and updating it. Sense the epic comes with 2.1 and i rooted it with 2.1 instead of doing the update to 2.2.1 can i just flash a rom and get 2.2.1 like that sense i can't get the update to work? Because u can do that on the evo.

sent from the moon on my EVO 4g
[Epic 4G Android Development] Topgamer:
well this sux

updated to the 2.2.1 froyo and works fine but this pre-release verion EPIC fails when it comes to tethering... slower data transfer rates and it disconnects about every 2 mins. and if its under a decent load of data transfer it will drop.... unusable. any fixes?
[Epic 4G Android Development] jmbturtle:
Battery drain

Glad to hear it's not just me, I thought I was going crazy. Battery life has easily been cut in half. Anyone else having this issue our have suggestions? Using Advanced Task Killer and Juice Defender, just like on 2.1
[Epic 4G Android Development] Viurniel:
Works just fine

I downloaded to my SD-CARD and rooted in recovery mode.... works just fine.

Make sure to save the zip file as "update" on your computer, to prevent from getting zip.zip from appearing as the name. The rest is the same as described here.
[Epic 4G Android Development] sporks5000:
As far as I can tell, there are some methods of rooting that alter the playlogo file and at least one that for some reason deletes the Asphalt demo (at least, it was on there when I flashed the stock image, and wasn't later after I rooted the phone). If you've used one of these methods to root your phone, then you're more than likely stuck having to flash back to stock before moving forward to 2.2.1
[Epic 4G Android Development] D.J.CaSpER:
On the evo u can flash a 2.2.1 rom and get the update, can u do the same on the epic?

sent from the moon on my EVO 4g
[Epic 4G Android Development] jpj526:
I keep trying to update my firmware to 2.2 but without any luck. I've tried both methods..

I've followed teh instructions here:

http://briefmobile.com/how-to-update-sprint-epic-4g-to-android-2-2/comment-page-1#comments

and tried BOTH methods...

When I try to ODIN the update... I get the error

And then I try to download the update.zip stuff...move it to my SD Card... boot into clockwork, and run the "apply update via update.zip" I get an error message:

any ideas why that would be??
[Epic 4G Android Development] jpj526:
Update.. I got it to work thru Odin.

I renamed the file, and took md5 off the end of it.. and just left it as .tar and it worked! Great, thanks!!
[Epic 4G Android Development] wlwash:
I installed this ROM on my phone and every since I've done that my phone has been acting crazy. I'm trying to install the previous stock ROM back on my phone but the only problem that I'm having is that my phone won't mount when connecting it to my laptop. I've tried installing Samsung drivers on my computer. I've went to settings>Application>Development>USB debugging and enabled that and the phone still won't mount. What else can I do?
[Epic 4G Android Development] jakmai:
For anyone that is getting a status 7 error when using the update.zip file to flash, try the method http://briefmobile.com/how-to-update-sprint-epic-4g-to-android-2-2 for alternative or users other then stock DI18. Skipping the update.zip and using Odin to flash DK28 straight out will avoid you the mess. But I did reflash to DI18 with the PIT file, then i used Odin again to flash DK28 without the PIT file. Afterwards run oneclick root to enable root again. I had this error status 7 error for a while with my brothers phone. It was missing that asphalt demo.

It worked for me, let me know if it works for you too.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Fade4005:
I am 100% sure that the Asphalt demo is my problem as well. Will try other methods tonight. Thanks.
[Epic 4G Android Development] Fade4005:
That was it. almost have everything back tbe way I want it.
[Epic 4G Android Development] saminbama:
I still don't have the dictionary. When I use the virtual keyboard, I must use third party applications in order to have dictionary or word prediction. Any advice?

Thanks,

Sam

Epic 4G SPH D700

FIRMWARE 2.2.1

BUILD NUMBER FROYO.DK28
[Epic 4G Android Development] efjdmtyper:
Failed to open

So I have tried it multiple times and still it will not work I keep getting

E:failed to open/sdcard/update.zip (No such file or Directory)

E:signature verified failed

installation aborded

What am i doing wrong? Can some one please help
[Epic 4G Android Development] the_jak:
Instead of going throught the whole.process of returing the phone to dl18 can I just tell use the restore factory defaults to gain the same results? My laptop refuses to operate with the samsung usb drivers so figuring out odin and taking those steps are quite difficult
[Epic 4G Android Development] kdelinux:
Update problems?? Hope this helps 0_o

Ok so you want to know what your doing wrong or do not know what to do

1. E: is not on your phone.. E: is on your PC. So your trying to install the ROM from your PC????

I am from the EVO side of town.

Step 1. The way I do mine is download the ROM any where PC,MAC,Linux or straight from the phone.

Step 2. rename the ROM.zip to update.zip and put it on your Micro SD card at the root.. When I mean root. I am talking about the "update.zip" is not in any folders or any where but else but the main leave of the Micro SD.

***

Step3. Reboot the phone into recovery mode

Step4. go down to the option where it allows you to install the files from your SD card(or there it might say install updater.zip)

Step5. go grab a drink.. this might be 2-4mins

step6. done

*** This must be done before you can finish installing the

side note you need to root you phone.. I am meaning unlock the phone from what sprint has put on there.. Rooting is kinda like giving your self admin rights back to you*****THERE NO REDUE AFTER THIS POINT****** if you need more help or howto please jump over to http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=701835s

I hope this helps you and all
[Epic 4G Android Development] kdelinux:
Question about up time/reboots
[Epic 4G Android Development] the_jak:
so after updating I've noticed that it seems to suck the battery a little more and something is using a lot more RAM ALL the time. Its also kinda laggy now and wasnt with 2.1. The lag is related to the RAM usage.

Didnt know if anyone else was experiencing the same thing. On a whole though I have to say that I enjoy the update and look forward to an offical version that sprint pushes or something that I can get from cyanogen
[Epic 4G Android Development] dt3:
i dont have the option to "mount" my sd card to my computer. I just plug it in and the icon for the 'Removable F:drive' comes up. I open it and i get a some icon folders such as Adroid... Where am I suppose to put save this zip folder? and do I need to unzip the folder b4 attaching it?
[Epic 4G Android Development] dt3:
ok so i tried the "root" putting the unzipped in the very front, not in folders or in and placed it at the very top of all the folders---im still not getting anything!!!! HELP!
[Epic 4G Android Development] nalgamedios:
I used the update.zip method to update and it worked...until I no longer have a gps lock. The other posts to fix this require to root phone. Is there a way to keep stock and fix gps?
[Epic 4G Android Development] churro7:
no need to odin? i have a rooted but stock di18

just rename the file to update.zip and done?