I have used the search feature but haven't found a definitive answer to my question.
I have my epic on 2.1 and rooted. I forget which program I used to remove some of the crapware off the phone, but I was under the impression that I backed everything up before I did so. Apparently not. I found stock apps for the epic on the internet and installed them (dropped them onto my phone and installed with app installer). Is my phone ready to be upgraded to 2.2 or do I have to do something else.
Alternatively could I just flash back to stock and not worry?
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Download the EB13 Odin and run it and it will flash you to a fresh Froyo rom
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Download the EB13 Odin and run it and it will flash you to a fresh Froyo rom
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Excellent!
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ok so I was reading and it said that if I use oneclick i wont just have stock rom after I have to flash a new rom of some kind. Is there not a one click or z4 type root like we had before. I only want to root to use the wifi teather and want to keep everything else stock I also dont wanna have to loose my apps or anything. any ideas
Thanks
1 click should leave the rest of the phone alone, just give you root.
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The one.click will give you superuser access and flash a recovery to your phone. You stay on the stock rom/kernel unless you flash a custom rom/kernel.
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ok this is the part that was worrying me
IF YOU ARE ON AN ODEXED ROM (DEFAULT OTA) THEN YOU NEED TO REFLASH A ROM AFTER THE CONVERSION!!!!!!! ODEXED ROMS DO NOT GET RESTORED PROPERLY
that is right out of the one click directions found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=897612
and I do have the OTA update.
I have the DRockstar one-click root and I use a Mac. I want to flash the Midnight V5 ROM, and when looking at what version of CWM I was running, I inadvertently updated it to 3.0.1.4. I tried unrooting and rerooting, but I cannot get it to revert back. The Midnight V5 ROM says to use 3.0.0.5/6. The other major problem that I have is that I am running stock DI18 with noobnl Andromeda Galaxy Kernel version 1.4.1 and I can't 3-button boot to CWM now, so I'm scared to flash any ROMs at the present time. I also can't do the new CWM3 root, because I'm not running Froyo. I think I've gotten myself into a pickle. Will Midnight V5 run on the newer version of CWM that I now have? If so, how can I safely flash the ROM, as I can't hard boot to CWM? Another option I considered is doing the Daemon deodexed EB13 flash, then doing the proper CWM3 root, then flashing Midnight V5, but I still come back to the fact I can't boot to CWM unless I use ROM Manager. I basically have a mess, in my mind, and I don't have a deep enough understanding of any of this to know what to do now. Yes, I am a n00b that really could use some good advice/help now. Thanks.
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I have the DRockstar one-click root and I use a Mac. I want to flash the Midnight V5 ROM, and when looking at what version of CWM I was running, I inadvertently updated it to 3.0.1.4. I tried unrooting and rerooting, but I cannot get it to revert back. The Midnight V5 ROM says to use 3.0.0.5/6. The other major problem that I have is that I am running stock DI18 with noobnl Andromeda Galaxy Kernel version 1.4.1 and I can't 3-button boot to CWM now, so I'm scared to flash any ROMs at the present time. I also can't do the new CWM3 root, because I'm not running Froyo. I think I've gotten myself into a pickle. Will Midnight V5 run on the newer version of CWM that I now have? If so, how can I safely flash the ROM, as I can't hard boot to CWM? Another option I considered is doing the Daemon deodexed EB13 flash, then doing the proper CWM3 root, then flashing Midnight V5, but I still come back to the fact I can't boot to CWM unless I use ROM Manager. I basically have a mess, in my mind, and I don't have a deep enough understanding of any of this to know what to do now. Yes, I am a n00b that really could use some good advice/help now. Thanks.
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Don't Mac users use Heimdall like we use Odin? And just install the EB13 tar?
Here is a thread to it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=878686
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Don't Mac users use Heimdall like we use Odin? And just install the EB13 tar?
Here is a thread to it:
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Thanks, but it looks like I would still need a windows machine to fix the bootloader.
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Ok, I dusted off the wife's old XP laptop that barely works and had the balls to trust it to not brick my phone. I used ODIN and got the stock EB13 tar loaded and everything is working. Now, I want to do the CWM3 root, but the ghetto computer is so corrupted, it won't run the batch file. Is there a way I can execute this root on my Mac? I tried using the Linux run command from Terminal, but it starts to run and tells me my phone is not connected. This also happened when I tried to run the Noobl 2.5.5 oneclick root. The only root I can get to run on my Mac is the DRockstar oneclick.
From looking at threads on other devices I'm guessing the answer is yes, but I'm trying to confirm... right now I'm running rooted 2.2.1 stock. If I want to get OTA Gingerbread when it's released, I need to remove CWM Recovery, yes?
What do people recommend for doing that? Odin/Heimdall back to stock?
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From looking at threads on other devices I'm guessing the answer is yes, but I'm trying to confirm... right now I'm running rooted 2.2.1 stock. If I want to get OTA Gingerbread when it's released, I need to remove CWM Recovery, yes?
What do people recommend for doing that? Odin/Heimdall back to stock?
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Yes, some have gotten the OTA to download rooted but would not install. So if you want the OTA whenever it finally goes out you will need to be full stock EC05 with no missing stock apps.
Personally I'm planning to restart and Odin a full ROM when it becomes available. I installed Froyo EC05 over the original Eclair ROM, and another upgrade would be I think a messy scenario, if it's even possible. It'll be my Odin 'virginity' (eww) so I hope it doesn't, uh, hurt too much, nuhmean? XD
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Personally I'm planning to restart and Odin a full ROM when it becomes available. I installed Froyo EC05 over the original Eclair ROM, and another upgrade would be I think a messy scenario, if it's even possible.
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That's a good point. If I'm going to be blowing away all my data with an Odin, it doesn't make a lot of sense to Odin Froyo and then OTA Gingerbread, I should just Odin (or Heimdall) Gingerbread directly.
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That's a good point. If I'm going to be blowing away all my data with an Odin, it doesn't make a lot of sense to Odin Froyo and then OTA Gingerbread, I should just Odin (or Heimdall) Gingerbread directly.
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If it's available, sure. However doing it the way you describe probably wouldn't be problematic. The reason is you're still starting over fresh. It's kind of like doing an upgrade to Windows 7 by installing a brand new Vista first, as opposed to starting with XP, then overwriting with Vista, then using it for a few years and then installing 7 on top of it. Superficially it may go OK but deep down there may be a lot of muck and future malfunctions packed in.
But our community should hopefully be able to get us complete Odinable 2.3 ROMs, maybe even full stock, so that's even better.
No you don't have to start fresh. You can Advance restore data from a Nand backup on GB and have all your data, apps and homescreens.
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I believe we're discussing installation procedures. Data restoration is a seperate issue. There are many ways to do that.
Hi i currently have stock rom but have it rooted. Can someone provide me with a link to update my phone to the new update w/root or let me know what I need to do? Thanks!
Also I am not sure if I am running ext or rfs can some tell me how to figure that out?
A great place to start learning about modding the Epic are the QBKing77 videos on youtube. Just search for them or check out the links to his videos in most of the OPs in the development section. There are a ton of custom roms to play with right now, as well as the stock EI22 Gingerbread rom that came out OTA.
Thanks as I said though I am already rooted but unsure if its ext 4 or RFS I need help figuring that out and then I think I can just odin it from their.
I wish to stay on stock.
Might I suggest taking a look at the MostlyStockROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1339579
You can even go to the "old links" and choose to download the deodexed only first release which is Stock + doedexed + root. Or choose one of the newer releases which has the fixes/features you want.
If you want EI22 Fully Stock then I believe you will need to unroot your existing install and install the OWA. I haven't seen a stock ODIN method but may have missed it.
I see. How do I unroot my phone?
odin back to stock ec05.
ok so then how do I root my phone after going back to stock updating then what?
Or couldn't I just do a factory reset then update?
newguy0804 said:
ok so then how do I root my phone after going back to stock updating then what?
Or couldn't I just do a factory reset then update?
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Once you odin back to stock ec05, it'll do the OTA update onto ei22. That's how I did my phone. Warning, once you odin back, you'll lose all your app and data.
I'm not worried about that I have titanium back up pro. their has got to be a easier way to do this though. Before All I had to do was Odin to the next update and that was it (eco5) now I have to odin back to stock remove root then update and then reroot...... thats a lot of work.
Is their a way to do this without un-rooting my phone?
Also can someone shoot me a link to a tutorial on going back to stock?
Also once root is removed I take it I would have to re root it. (this is ridiculous un root, update, reroot)
So what DO i do to re-root it?
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Im not worried about that I have titanium back up pro. their has got to be a easier way to do this though. Before All I had to do was Odin to the next update and that was it (eco5) now I have to odin then update and do it agian...... thats a lot of work.
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you can just download the file and install it using CWM but i'm 0 for 2 with this method.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FB956i_KEp4
Follow the video that babystewie posted. I've used it twice, both succeeding with no issues what so ever. It will allow you to update to GB with root, but will give you a stock version of GB. If you're interested in rooting GB as well, check the video description and there's some more videos.
There are a lot of mostly stock roms or even just a cwm flashable ei22 in the development section. You'll keep root and won't have to go through using odin so many times.
what do you mean a stock version of gingerbread? also I already have clockwork if that helps does it mean i have ti do anything different if i want to keep root?
There really is no completely stock Gingerbread ROMs because we don't have the tar file for the Odin flash. There are several ROMs in the Development thread (where the ROMs are) that are mostly stock. You can simply flash one of those, and if you want the EI22 modem, you can flash the EC05 to EI22 modem updater found in the stickies in development. I recommend you start here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1337453
Hello. I have seen a several different ways to go about un-rooting and ways to get the OTA. My question is, what is the best way to un-root and get 2.3.6? I am already rooted using bombaradier 3.5. I don't mean to make another thread about this again, but I am getting confused with all of the different postings and ways to go about this process. If someone could provide links to the most updated way to un-root and get 2.3.6, It would be a great birthday present for me. lol.
PS. I did get the OTA, but I froze it using Titanium. If that matters...
Thanks a Lot
Cleanest way is just to back up your apps with titanium backup, flash the stock rom, update, re-root, reinstall titanium and apps.
Or, just flash a new rom with update pre-installed and de-bloated.
allted said:
Cleanest way is just to back up your apps with titanium backup, flash the stock rom, update, re-root, reinstall titanium and apps.
Or, just flash a new rom with update pre-installed and de-bloated.
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I know of several users (including me) who just updated using Kies (and then rooted again via Odin). This is a no-wipe solution that requires re-root but old apps and data are preserved
My is rooted when i received the OTA update for 2.3.6. I did not unroot and let the update do their thing. After few minutes my SGS2 is 2.3.6 with working wifi calling. Note: Once you update you need to use the sim that came with the phone in order for wifi to work. Hope this helps.
dave2metz said:
Hello. I have seen a several different ways to go about un-rooting and ways to get the OTA. My question is, what is the best way to un-root and get 2.3.6? I am already rooted using bombaradier 3.5. I don't mean to make another thread about this again, but I am getting confused with all of the different postings and ways to go about this process. If someone could provide links to the most updated way to un-root and get 2.3.6, It would be a great birthday present for me. lol.
PS. I did get the OTA, but I froze it using Titanium. If that matters...
Thanks a Lot
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dave2metz said:
Hello. I have seen a several different ways to go about un-rooting and ways to get the OTA. My question is, what is the best way to un-root and get 2.3.6? I am already rooted using bombaradier 3.5. I don't mean to make another thread about this again, but I am getting confused with all of the different postings and ways to go about this process. If someone could provide links to the most updated way to un-root and get 2.3.6, It would be a great birthday present for me. lol.
PS. I did get the OTA, but I froze it using Titanium. If that matters...
Thanks a Lot
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Ummm, if you are using a custom ROM , trying to get the OTA could be very dangerous ... Better bet is just find an updated custom ROM and flash it ...
If you are going to go to stock, make sure you use Odin and not a "stock" rom. I was on Bombardier 3.5 and flashed Zedomax's stock rom with CWM, except the Synergy kernel stuck which caused a few problems. Then, I just flashed the 2.3.6 tar.md5 with Odin. Now everything is fine and I'm looking for a new ROM to flash.
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If you are going to go to stock, make sure you use Odin and not a "stock" rom. I was on Bombardier 3.5 and flashed Zedomax's stock rom with CWM, except the Synergy kernel stuck which caused a few problems. Then, I just flashed the 2.3.6 tar.md5 with Odin. Now everything is fine and I'm looking for a new ROM to flash.
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where can i get the 2.3.6... this happened to me also. and is there a video how to flash with odin..
need help asap
thanks
theres a you tube app thay someone made..its flashable too...im not cpu to send it..type unroot tmobile galaxy s2.....i hope it helps
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