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[Q] I need help unrooting my phone.

Okay so I'm a noob with rooting Samsung phones. Well I think somehow I did a bad flash I used the one click method and ever since then I've had continuious problems with my phone. Nomatter which rom I flash I have the same problem a constant reboot that gets stuck in a bootloop and the only way to stop it is to pull the battery out also it shuts off in the middle of the night while charging. I was going to use odins unroot but every link I find is not working. I finally downloaded odin3 1.62 but I can't find the files or instructions to use it. If anybody can help it would be greatly appreciated.
The roms I have tried are:
Syndicate
Mammons 2.2
Epic experience
And I believe heroic.
Currently running mammons 2.2
Thanks again.

Check the stickies in the development section, there is even a link to the wiki which lists the instructions and has links to the necessary files.
To save you a couple clicks, go here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=794138
The first link in the first post goes to instructions on how to use Odin. The second link is the DI18 file used to flash your phone back to stock.
I have never tried the 1.61 version of Odin, or the 528.pit file, but the page with the instructions has the older version and a link to the 512.pit... I know for a fact that those work just fine, so I would suggest using those first before trying the newer files.

Hey thanks for all the help. My Epic is back in working order. Need to find a better way to root now.

bleedblaqk336 said:
Hey thanks for all the help. My Epic is back in working order. Need to find a better way to root now.
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First off this needs to be in the development section, this is themeing. The best way to root is with the one-click posted by noobnl. Version 2.40 should be compatible with any ROM on here, and it is very easy to use. Just follow the instructions in the sticky in the dev section.

Trying to root a samsung for the first time.

I'm new to samsungs, but not that new to rooting and rom'ing as I do on my htc inspire. My question is whats the best method to root my friend's samsung epic 4g? I'm not sure I understand the difference with eb13 roms etc, can someone quickly explain? Also, are there bricking risks when rooting, and if so can I unbrick it? What rooting method should I use?
This is the system info I got from the phone:
Firmware version - 2.1-update1
Kernel version - 2.6.29
Build number - SPH-D700 ECLAIR.D118
Hardware version - D700.0.5
Oh and whats this EXT 4 I keep reading about? This as opposed to? Sorry for the newb questions.
Thanks in advance.

Eb13 is the official android 2.2.1 fr the epic 4g
Go to the epic 4g page on samsung.com and download the software update.exe and run it. It'll upgrade the phone (assuming you follow the big onscreen instructions to the T) in a couple of minutes, then grab the on click root in th android development se,ction and run it and you'll have root
Now you just have to read the descriptions of the roms you want to try to see what's different...
Also, I don't use ext4 personally, but a lot of people do. I can't really help with that one...sorry
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A_Flying_Fox said:
Eb13 is the official android 2.2.1 fr the epic 4g
Go to the epic 4g page on samsung.com and download the software update.exe and run it. It'll upgrade the phone (assuming you follow the big onscreen instructions to the T) in a couple of minutes, then grab the on click root in th android development se,ction and run it and you'll have root
Now you just have to read the descriptions of the roms you want to try to see what's different...
Also, I don't use ext4 personally, but a lot of people do. I can't really help with that one...sorry
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Thanks, but I cant seem to find the update.exe software on that page or nearby. I did download the usb driver for my pc. Is that the only way to officially update? Cant do it on the phone via ota?
Or if you/anyone can post a direct link to the update.exe page that would be awsome

I thought they pulled the update... ?

Yes, you are right as I just found out from online support chat:
Diana: I see that Sprint and Samsung have temporarily suspended the Samsung Epic 4G upgrade to Android 2.2 (Froyo) as a result of issues experienced by a small number of customers. We apologize for the inconvenience while we perform additional software testing to ensure the best customer experience. Additional information will be provided when it becomes available.
Diana: When the update is made available, this support page will contain information on how to obtain the update.
So my question now is, now what? lol

Check the Epic 4G wiki, as it may contain a link to an archived version of EB13.
Don't worry about ext4; it's used by some ROMs, but not others. If it's necessary to a custom ROM, that ROM should do the filesystem conversion as part of the installation. (At least Bonsai, which I recommend highly, does.)
I had lots of issues jailbreaking my phones until I stopped using the micro-usb cable Samsung supplied, and instead used a quality cable.

After checking the wiki, I see that you can download an ODIN flashable EB13. The process I'd use, were I in your and your friend's shoes, would be to do the following:
1. Download ODIN, and test to see that it can talk to your phone in download mode.
2. Use ODIN to put EB13 on your phone.
3. Root EB13 using the most current one click root package.
4. ???
5. Profit.

Rfs is the stock file system and is very slow. Ext 4 is blazing fast and is the file system that is to be. Also EVERY ROM uses ext 4 there are no eb13 custom roms that don't use it. That should tell you something. Also you will not see a rfs rom on eb13 even if someone says they are working on it. Cuz frankly rfs is a waste of time. Its old recovery, old scripting, old binaries, its old everything.
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Ok you guys just lost me lol. And did you say "jailbreaking". Is that iphone terminology you use with samsung devices also?
Which froyo version should I install?
I doubt my friend is going to go custom rom crazy anyways. Is EXT 4 referring to a newer froyo version as well?

I just found this
SPH-D700_Froyo_update_EB13.tar.gz
on http://opensource.samsung.com/ searching for D700.
Can I use this? and then root?
Nevermind, i believe thats just source code. Not sure how to compile this. Why does samsung make this so difficult lol.

My bad on the "jailbreaking" terminology; I'm a recovering iPhone user. I meant "rooting."
Re ext4 v. rfs: IMO, there's no need for the OP to manually mess with them, regardless of the superiority of ext4, when he's just trying to throw a rooted EB13 on his friend's phone.

iggybug said:
My bad on the "jailbreaking" terminology; I'm a recovering iPhone user. I meant "rooting."
Re ext4 v. rfs: IMO, there's no need for the OP to manually mess with them, regardless of the superiority of ext4, when he's just trying to throw a rooted EB13 on his friend's phone.
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So since Samsung pulled the official 2.2 update due to issues/bugs. And I cant seem to find a link to EB13, while even if I did it might cause my friend's Epic to have said issues/bugs. Then his Epic is pretty much SOL right now? I cant just root while 2.1 is on it?

No reason why you can't root DI18. Check the wiki for the link to download One Click Root v.2.5.5.
The wiki also has a download link to EB13, if you'd like to try it.

[Q] Best root method - a lot out there!

ok well I just picked up my new Epic after trading in my awesome (but heavy) Evo 4G. I had no issues rooting, flashing numerous rom's, bootloaders, etc. and now I'm in a new pool!
Since I've always trusted & used XDA for that device, I trust it for this new one as well. So I am looking at the dev sub cat and naturally on page1 there are do it this way, that way, etc. I used unrevoked which naturally won't work for this, so what's the easiest (and / or preferred method) for rooting this device?
I am writing this thread on a macbook, so have access to that as well as a VM of windows xp, win 7 and openSuse, so really any OS.
Looking forward to ROM flashing, testing, whatever direction the group goes, so just like the evo, want to follow the lead from you guys.
Looking forward to the new journey!
Thanks ...

Whsts up nd welcome i had og evo nd evo3d so i know you feel crossing over samsung but honestly its too easy to root lol.just look in dev section theres how to videos nd directions noob prove.pm if any questions.
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Is this ROM on the EG31 or 30 base? Where's the download link? Im confused.

phatmanxxl said:
Is this ROM on the EG31 or 30 base? Where's the download link? Im confused.
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zedomax or lost kernel would work.
best roms, i like barebone rom the most, but starburst or calks rom is good

If you want to root, use this! Easiest and doesn't add to your ODIN counter
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342728

When did this become the Development Question section? Oh wait... We don't have one of those... : facepalm:
Moving this to Q&A....

Removing hands from face, and ever so sorry jerdog for posting IMO a development question in the development forum. In the EVO forums on XDA, anything root related, how-to, mod's, rom's, etc. all fell under there.
Looking at the description of the Q&A it states "For all of your questions relating to the Sprint Epic 4G Touch", then why do I see questions there at all? It should be strictly links to downloads, kernels, themes, etc. but hey, that's just my .02
And ... since I am in the Q&A now, I have it rooted, I tried to restore my titanium backup which I purchased, it did install but not listed in the apps and there is an uninstall (no open) under the market, so that app is installed, just not sure why it's not able to run. I will install a terminal app this am and look for the app to try, but just curious. If TB doesn't run, what is the preferred way/app to remove sprint bloatware, etc.
Also, I assume CWM is the preferred recovery app, same with the EPIC?
I am going to start looking at ROM's, etc. so may have a few more q's down the road (putting them in the Q&A I assume)
Thanks ....

CWM is indeed the preferred recovery. I just started flashing ROM's myself, my favorite so far is the AOSPMod ROM, followed my Starburst.

dette said:
If you want to root, use this! Easiest and doesn't add to your ODIN counter
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342728
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I agree that this seems to be the best, simplest and safest rooting method... I used this method on my wife's stock phone (she is afraid of modded). Easy as pie. I am not sure about the su version though, as I was not able to update that on her phone....

Can someone walk me through rooting this with no data loss?

I am running a non-rooted epic 4g touch with ICS running on it. I am hoping to get it rooted and not have any data loss. can someone
help or link me to a step by step guide?

Well we need more info. Plus, you should read the stickies in each section to familiarize yourself with the process.
Info needed: what version are you on? Gingerbread, ICS, or JellyBean?
Are you on Sprint, Boost or VM?
Also, just so you know, rooting in itself will not mess up your data unless you do it wrong and flash the wrong things.
You can take a trip over to youtube and look up qbking77 and watch his root tutorials as well. There are many options for you but you have to take it upon yourself to read and be ready to brick and have an expensive paperweight I'd something goes wrong. It is up to you to do it because no one wants to be responsible if something goes wrong.
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I have sprint running on ICS. I had rooted the original epic (not the touch) a while back. Ran into problems. I'm trying to be more thorough this time around as I heard this is a bit more complicated because this phone is easier to brick?

Figure out what version of ics your running and start researching whats available for you then you can decide what you want.
If you don't want to lose data you will staying with ics.
But like graydiggy recommended look up Qbking77 in you tube, go to his channel, he has over 100 videos on the Epic Touch, he covers almost every possible scenario on this phone, and the links he gives you are mostly xda related. Google will also help.
Pp.
From my Epic Touch full of Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2.

Thanks guys. I will look it up just clarify. If I have anything installed on my phone data etc it will not be lost right? Also im on FL24. The only reason I didn't do this sooner is that I have heard way back when this phone 1st came out it was very easy to brick. Is that true? How hard is the process? The only reason im doing this is to get a bit more out of my Moga controller.

Those issues are cleared up now. The only sure fire way to brick is to flash an international kernel or ROM to the phone. So just stay in here because you are in the right place. Depending on the method used to root, you will not lose data. If you use a rooted restore, make sure it is a nodata restore, that will keep data as is. There are also methods to root without doing a restore. Qbking77 will have everything you need on that through his YouTube channel and there are also tutorials here on the forums.
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simple instructions
The easiest way to find what you're looking for is to search under the proper forum. For you, it would be the 'Android Development' forum.
In there, you'll find the thread corresponding to the list of Stock ROMs. These included rooted ROMs:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1903252
Go to the one you like, I'd recommend the GB27 version here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191954
that will take you to the site maintained by SexTape:
http://www.sxtpdevelopers.com/showthread.php?t=166
You'll want the and 'rooted' version. Since you already have a Jellybean ROM (official FL24) you can use the 'nodata' version (it preserves your phone's settings) but it's highly recommended to start with a clean slate (the 'restore' version).
All four options are 'one-click' executables. Just get your phone into ODIN mode, install the Samsung USB drivers, start the executable, plug in the USB cable to computer (IN THIS ORDER. DO NOT PLUG IN BEFORE THIS POINT), and click start. easy as 1-2-3-4-5-6-7.
GL.

gobaers said:
The easiest way to find what you're looking for is to search under the proper forum. For you, it would be the 'Android Development' forum.
In there, you'll find the thread corresponding to the list of Stock ROMs. These included rooted ROMs:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1903252
Go to the one you like, I'd recommend the GB27 version here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191954
that will take you to the site maintained by SexTape:
http://www.sxtpdevelopers.com/showthread.php?t=166
You'll want the and 'rooted' version. Since you already have a Jellybean ROM (official FL24) you can use the 'nodata' version (it preserves your phone's settings) but it's highly recommended to start with a clean slate (the 'restore' version).
All four options are 'one-click' executables. Just get your phone into ODIN mode, install the Samsung USB drivers, start the executable, plug in the USB cable to computer (IN THIS ORDER. DO NOT PLUG IN BEFORE THIS POINT), and click start. easy as 1-2-3-4-5-6-7.
GL.
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FL24 is not JellyBean, it is ICS.
He needs to root on ICS first then use Titanium Backup to save all his apps. Do not save system data. Then he can upgrade to the official JB, GB27 and restore all the apps.
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Virgin mobile galaxy s3 rooting info and General

I didn't see a section dedicated to the virgin mobile galaxy s3 so I thought I should make one.I have the sphl710 with the new baseband nj3 and I know many others like me have questions like. How to get root back if they lost it? How to root now? if there are any one click methods that will work as of now? And other General questions I've had and I've seen many others have had. So the answers I've came to are
# The only way I've seen people getting root back after the update is with philz recovery.
# How to root now? Well that's my question to.
# Is there any one click methods that work as of now? No , well from what I've seen. All the new firmware is having that problem. Towel root won't work on Sprint galaxy s3 with a baseband of nj2 and nj3 from what I've seen and tried. Same with farmaroot it worked great before but until it gets a update it won't work. Other than those main ones I've tried allot of other one click methods to no prevail. So your not alone in that.
If you have comments or questions or both feel free to ask and discuss. Let's try to be new user friendly because we've all been there not knowing what anyone else is taking about.so let's not make anyone feel stupid. Thanks

I've rooted my Virgin Mobile S3 in the last couple of months with the NJ3 modem, and I found this page to be of great help: http://androidforums.com/forums/virgin-mobile-galaxy-s3-all-things-root.2292/ Specifically, I used the All-In-One Custom ROM User Guide by struckn: http://androidforums.com/threads/all-in-one-custom-rom-user-guide.791952/ It's a little outdated, but it doesn't matter.
I read through the whole thing, but you really only need the rooting part in the beginning if you want stock rooted with a custom recovery. I have Philz, as it is what the guide said to use, and everything works smoothly. The guide also covers good custom ROMs if you want those (after I made a Nandroid backup of stock, I played with a few ROMs before sticking with Android Ice Cold Project v8)
A side note: When I was completely new to this, I was perplexed by Odin. I used it after finding a download for it somewhere (there is no official download, as it is leaked software), but I'd recommend giving Heimdall a try first ( http://glassechidna.com.au/heimdall/ ), instead. Also, Heimdall is cross-platform, so you don't have to use a Windows computer to root!