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question 1: will THIS theme work for our TW launchers?
question 2: if it does, does anybody have the stock or a way to go back to stock just in case i decide to go back to stock?
thanks in advance....
anybody know an answer?
It a different app
Lol but u should be able to easily change it
Its only a few pngs in the res foulder
No u cant go stock i think
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m_reyna_16 said:
question 1: will THIS theme work for our TW launchers?
question 2: if it does, does anybody have the stock or a way to go back to stock just in case i decide to go back to stock?
thanks in advance....
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I don't think you can just install it. There are a few things different between the phones.
In regards to go back to stock, my suggestion is to do a Nandroid backup of your phone now, while is stock. You can change the name of the backup to Stock or something you'll remember. Then you'll always have a stock backup in case a rom or theme goes bad. Just boot into recovery, backup/restore and select your stock backup and you're back to square one. In fact, it's always advisable to do a backup just before you flash anything major. Get into the habit and you'll never (almost ) be stuck with no way out.
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m_reyna_16 said:
question 1: will THIS theme work for our TW launchers?
question 2: if it does, does anybody have the stock or a way to go back to stock just in case i decide to go back to stock?
thanks in advance....
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1. The zip as is works on our phones (I played guinea pig and put it on my phone) Be aware it puts TW Launcher BACK on your phone (if you took it off) AND changes several apps. So have fun. It's a VERY nice theme... It won't change signal meters... FYI
2. I have already posted the stock theme here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1279964 . So yes.
brkear1967 said:
1. The zip as is works on our phones (I played guinea pig and put it on my phone) Be aware it puts TW Launcher BACK on your phone (if you took it off) AND changes several apps. So have fun. It's a VERY nice theme... It won't change signal meters... FYI
2. I have already posted the stock theme here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1279964 . So yes.
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thanks... ill try it out!
So I am currently running ACS ICS v5.1 and will be needing to switch my Epic to a completely new Sprint account/number etc.
Will I need to revert back to stock ROM for this process, or can I stay on the custom ROM?
Would appreciate any insight into this matter. Thanks!!
No, as long as the needed files have not been removed like Sprint_app_updater and Sprintandroidextensions and probably devicemanagement.apk.
kennyglass123 said:
No, as long as the needed files have not been removed like Sprint_app_updater and Sprintandroidextensions and probably devicemanagement.apk.
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Thanks for your help!
kennyglass123 said:
No, as long as the needed files have not been removed like Sprint_app_updater and Sprintandroidextensions and probably devicemanagement.apk.
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I guess I will need to go back to Stock GB for now. Is there any method to flash stock GB with root through CWM 5?
familymedia said:
I guess I will need to go back to Stock GB for now. Is there any method to flash stock GB with root through CWM 5?
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There is no completely stock with root, but stocky-ish ROMs. Like here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1339579
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There is no completely stock with root, but stocky-ish ROMs. Like here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1339579
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That post says the following:
"-Removed some Sprint/Samsung bloat"
Is there a way to find out if the stuff I need was not removed?
familymedia said:
That post says the following:
"-Removed some Sprint/Samsung bloat"
Is there a way to find out if the stuff I need was not removed?
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Yes. You can either ask what was removed in the thread or download the file, open it in Windows explorer and look in the system/app folder for the apps you need. If you like that ROM, we can get you what you need. I have the stock deodexed ROM that has all the stock apps in it. Or I just found this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1340385&highlight=deodexed+EI22
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Yes. You can either ask what was removed in the thread or download the file, open it in Windows explorer and look in the system/app folder for the apps you need. If you like that ROM, we can get you what you need. I have the stock deodexed ROM that has all the stock apps in it. Or I just found this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1340385&highlight=deodexed+EI22
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Well as it turns out, all this was for nought. I ended up getting the Galaxy S II / ET4G. After playing around a bit, I'm starting to realize that I really miss my Epic. Ill miss everyone here on the forum as well! Thanks again for your help. Ill still keep on peeking in every once in a while...
Ok Guys i need a way to go back to stock without odin or heimdal my usb port is out of the equation. Only way to get files onto phone is through my sisters EVO. This needs to be no root no custom rom. I have to take my phone in to sprint cause 1.)the usb port 2.) My touchscreen is useless it doesn't work .
Thanks
There's a re rfs rom in android development...little busy otherwise id post it. You'll need to flash it and flash the stock recovery.
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He is talking about here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1027904
Make sure superuser is deleted as well. You will still be stuck on whatever modem you are on. I think if it is not EC05 it will mess up the OTA updates.
Thanks a lot guys ! And I'm on ec05 so were set
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Seems like the links to download aren't working :\
EDIT : Had to restart browser
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oK I flashed the zip and absolutely nothing happened it went through the installation and it was successful but it changed NOTHING
CrfEpic4g said:
oK I flashed the zip and absolutely nothing happened it went through the installation and it was successful but it changed NOTHING
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Bad download? You flashed the ROM and it doesn't look like Froyo stock? What ROM are you on?
I'm on the latest sleeper rom
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CrfEpic4g said:
I'm on the latest sleeper rom
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MTD? Then you are screwed. You can't get back to stock without Odin or Heimdall. You need to repartition. BUT there is an MTD version of the FB15 leak which should look enough like stock to get you through:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1522816
That is the best you can do. You should also do the 2 flashable modems to get you to EL30 and delete Superuser before you bring it in.
Wow just what i wanted to hear hahah alright man thanks
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Wow just what i wanted to hear hahah alright man thanks
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Let me know if you need links to the modem flashables and how the "stock" ROM looks.
Do you think they will try to access the recovery?
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Do you think they will try to access the recovery?
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It depends on how interested the tech is in making sure it is not a software problem. There are a few horror stories about accounts getting flagged but most of the time the techs don't care. Just smile a lot...lol.
thats didnt install either nothin changed !!!!!!!
EDIT: opps needs to be mtd lol my bad
This wont work the boot up isn't stock at all anything else u can think of?? bout to just slam the thing on a wall OOORR just break the charging prongs and let it uncharge???
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This wont work the boot up isn't stock at all anything else u can think of?? bout to just slam the thing on a wall OOORR just break the charging prongs and let it uncharge???
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OK, found another one for you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1465066
Whatever stock-ish MTD rom you flash, make sure you flash data, (factory reset) if you're returning it, might as well.
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This thread scares the hell out of me. A bad USB port on your epic is a fatal blow to your potential sprint insurance coverage. I cant think of anything worse, especially if your on MTD. Although, if your paying for insurance, i dont think it should really matter what firmware/rom you have on your device.
To the OP, you should be fine. As long as you can make it look at stock as possible, the average sprint employee is not smart enough to get into specifics. They are usually pretty cool about it. As a matter of fact, the tech at my local sprint store put gingerbread on my phone a week before it was released using odin (this was before I knew anything about flashing or rooting), most of the tech's do exactly what we do, so dont sweat it too much.
let me know which rom you put on i'm pretty much in the same boat i need to take my phone in because i'm having hardware failure
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Wow just what i wanted to hear hahah alright man thanks
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[email protected] said:
let me know which rom you put on i'm pretty much in the same boat i need to take my phone in because i'm having hardware failure
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The one I posted a few posts back (post 16) by Bbelos is the closest to complete stock for MTD. Just delete superuser when done. Then you are only left with CWM recovery as evidence.
My usb port is broken. I want to take it to sprint, they say it would be 30 dollars to fix which I think is a steal, but i am running cm9. If I flash it to stock but leave it rooted with cwm will they even know that it's rooted?
richyrocket said:
My usb port is broken. I want to take it to sprint, they say it would be 30 dollars to fix which I think is a steal, but i am running cm9. If I flash it to stock but leave it rooted with cwm will they even know that it's rooted?
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Eh, not likely. In my travels, I've visited 5 Sprint stores for random service. Only one tech even knew what the latest version on our phone was.
I just talked to someone about it, and they claim that so long as superuser and all other root apps are gone, they likely wont even notice.
Look for the FC09 stock deodexed ROM in development. You can put that MTD ROM on and flash the stock boot ani and delete superuser. Should also be a link to reflash stock recovery.
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richyrocket said:
I just talked to someone about it, and they claim that so long as superuser and all other root apps are gone, they likely wont even notice.
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was just about to say this. remove tb, superuser and any other apps that require root. then install an app like smartlocker and lock all file explorers and pictures and stuff.
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was just about to say this. remove tb, superuser and any other apps that require root. then install an app like smartlocker and lock all file explorers and pictures and stuff.
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Good call on locking the file explorers. The other thing you could do is just install another launcher and hide the apps in question (SU, TB, etc) instead of actually uninstalling them if you wanted to go that route.
Im just running stock rooted tw. I just got the ics update pushed to my phone and I want to update. I know it won't fly because of cwm recovery. What's the best way to upgrade to ics from here?
I one of these days when ive got time I will be loading a custom rom. I dabbled with cm9 a bit, but what I need is a stable rom that has a good strong radio and GPS. So that's why I'm hanging with stock for now.
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In a little but there will be an Odin tar out use that
But be warned it'll wipe your data
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BiffTirkle said:
Im just running stock rooted tw. I just got the ics update pushed to my phone and I want to update. I know it won't fly because of cwm recovery. What's the best way to upgrade to ics from here?
I one of these days when ive got time I will be loading a custom rom. I dabbled with cm9 a bit, but what I need is a stable rom that has a good strong radio and GPS. So that's why I'm hanging with stock for now.
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Why not just use SFHubs FF18 One Click, no data then run this to disable the OTA msg if you continue to get that?
To get your CWM Recovery back, just use the Autoroot to install CWM for FF18..
gtuansdiamm said:
In a little but there will be an Odin tar out use that
But be warned it'll wipe your data
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There is already a OC out..
OP, you have the same phone as me and when I asked this I was told I was in the wrong section...
All I have is root for EL29 on my phone. Do you think it's safe to accept the OTA?
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Charlottte said:
OP, you have the same phone as me and when I asked this I was told I was in the wrong section...
All I have is root for EL29 on my phone. Do you think it's safe to accept the OTA?
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Why would you be in the wrong section?
And according to sfhub, and others, having root alone should not prevent the update. Though some have said it's failed.
The latest OTA is said to fix swype, and that's it.. But that's just a matter of clearing swype cache.
Why not try the update? Everyone is having their own experiences, bad / good battery life, phantom reboots, lockups, great reception.. etc..
Why not try it out? You can always change it..
MoHoGalore said:
Why would you be in the wrong section?
And according to sfhub, and others, having root alone should not prevent the update. Though some have said it's failed.
The latest OTA is said to fix swype, and that's it.. But that's just a matter of clearing swype cache.
Why not try the update? Everyone is having their own experiences, bad / good battery life, phantom reboots, lockups, great reception.. etc..
Why not try it out? You can always change it..
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I ultimately tried it, but I'm screwed. I edited my Droidsansfallback.ttf to get soft emojis for my phone. During the update it stopped and said something about the file. I think it meant it was unverified. It also had a string of letters and numbers after it (DroidSansFallback.ttf, be7fksdsk1333, 340dj3045, etc). I'm re-downloading the stock rom in hopes that it will fix everything, but I chose no data wipe so I don't know.
Charlottte said:
I ultimately tried it, but I'm screwed. I edited my Droidsansfallback.ttf to get soft emojis for my phone. During the update it stopped and said something about the file. I think it meant it was unverified. It also had a string of letters and numbers after it (DroidSansFallback.ttf, be7fksdsk1333, 340dj3045, etc). I'm re-downloading the stock rom in hopes that it will fix everything, but I chose no data wipe so I don't know.
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Give an update after if you don't mind.
Are you going back stock el29 for the OTA or just using the ff18?
Did you make a backup of droidsansfallback prior to editing?
:edit: I'm wondering if you had the update still in cache and went with a stock ttf and tried replying the update. I don't know if a fail clears it out of cache though..
MoHoGalore said:
Give an update after if you don't mind.
Are you going back stock el29 for the OTA or just using the ff18?
Did you make a backup of droidsansfallback prior to editing?
:edit: I'm wondering if you had the update still in cache and went with a stock ttf and tried replying the update. I don't know if a fail clears it out of cache though..
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It's going to take an extremely long time [or a place with better reception] to download this. If someone could just send me the ttf it would be awesome.
I'm going back to stock rooted EL29. If I get another issue, I'll enable temp root. I did not make a backup of DSFB, unfortunately.
Charlottte said:
It's going to take an extremely long time [or a place with better reception] to download this. If someone could just send me the ttf it would be awesome.
I'm going back to stock rooted EL29. If I get another issue, I'll enable temp root. I did not make a backup of DSFB, unfortunately.
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If you don't mind waiting for a bit, I'm currently trying something. But I'll go back stock rooted (el29 right??) and pull it.
Here ya go.. Don't know if it'll help but if that's where you failed, this is stock..
MoHoGalore said:
If you don't mind waiting for a bit, I'm currently trying something. But I'll go back stock rooted (el29 right??) and pull it.
Here ya go.. Don't know if it'll help but if that's where you failed, this is stock..
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Ugh! Thank you so much for the file! BUT, I don't have the update anymore! When I go to update Android, I see "system is up to date." Should I just use ODIN and get fully rooted FF18?
Charlottte said:
Ugh! Thank you so much for the file! BUT, I don't have the update anymore! When I go to update Android, I see "system is up to date." Should I just use ODIN and get fully rooted FF18?
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Personally? I would root and use a custom recovery to flash a nicely built rom. But that's what I would do.
I can either get you the update zip, and some links are still active to the latest OTA, or you can go custom.
Your call..
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Personally? I would root and use a custom recovery to flash a nicely built rom. But that's what I would do.
I can either get you the update zip, and some links are still active to the latest OTA, or you can go custom.
Your call..
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Well, I wanted to play around with ICS before I got a custom ROM, specially since I don't know which one I like yet (for EL29/2.3.6).
If it isn't too much trouble, if you could send me the update zip that would be awesome. If not, I'll stock with an ICS ROM
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Charlottte said:
Well, I wanted to play around with ICS before I got a custom ROM, specially since I don't know which one I like yet (for EL29/2.3.6).
If it isn't too much trouble, if you could send me the update zip that would be awesome. If not, I'll stock with an ICS ROM
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There are plenty of custom ics roms in the Dev section. And el29 is 2.3.6 btw depends on what you want, aosp(cm9, aokp) or tw(blu kuban, goodness, venum ice, etc) lots of choices, I personally only use aosp roms and exclusively aokp out of the choices. I'm not a fan of tw the UI looks like something my 5yo made with his crayons
We are legion, for we are many.
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Charlottte said:
Well, I wanted to play around with ICS before I got a custom ROM, specially since I don't know which one I like yet (for EL29/2.3.6).
If it isn't too much trouble, if you could send me the update zip that would be awesome. If not, I'll stock with an ICS ROM
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch, Heaux!
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Crawrj still has his link active. Very recent update and you can use the stock recovery to use as the update. Just say the word of you don't know how to boot into recovery and apply. No need to rename but you can of you like, just name it update.zip and place into your sdcard.
http://d-h.st/aIc
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Okay soo, sorry for not posting! I got the OTA AGAIN, and I attempted to do it again. I didn't get an error about my font. It just said "Manual Error" "E:/ File Reporteded." and update failed somewhere so. I'm downloading the update zip still; almost done...do you think it's worth trying? Also, is it full wipe?
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Charlottte said:
Okay soo, sorry for not posting! I got the OTA AGAIN, and I attempted to do it again. I didn't get an error about my font. It just said "Manual Error" "E:/ File Reporteded." and update failed somewhere so. I'm downloading the update zip still; almost done...do you think it's worth trying? Also, is it full wipe?
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch, Heaux!
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If you're using the link from the post above you, no, its not a full wipe. That is the ota file.
You'll need to boot your phone into recovery and apply the update.zip option.
Personally, no, i wouldn't run the ota.
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I finally got ICS! I used ODIN to flash the FF18 update instead of recovery and it worked. Wifi isn't as strong, the font is a smidge awkward, I still don't know how to take screenshots, but other than that ICS is awesome!
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Charlottte said:
I finally got ICS! I used ODIN to flash the FF18 update instead of recovery and it worked. Wifi isn't as strong, the font is a smidge awkward, I still don't know how to take screenshots, but other than that ICS is awesome!
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Long press power/vol down or power/home. Hold for about 3 seconds.
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I have been on ICS since the update and although i like the interface i have been having nothing but problems. i ended up backing up with titanium and doing a reset of the phone, still having issues although not as much with the wifi.
phone freezes at time, wifi needs to be refreshed at times, phone runs slow and somewhat choppy (removed live wallpaper to help relieve.), when i click on apps there is like a fading delay transition into the app. Oh and battery will not last more thank 5 and a half hours... and that is with light to no use.
I am no thinking of going with a custom rom ( i am rooted with oden). what rom should i go with that will give a similair look to ics but without all the problems.
thanks
ALpHaMoNk said:
I have been on ICS since the update and although i like the interface i have been having nothing but problems. i ended up backing up with titanium and doing a reset of the phone, still having issues although not as much with the wifi.
phone freezes at time, wifi needs to be refreshed at times, phone runs slow and somewhat choppy (removed live wallpaper to help relieve.), when i click on apps there is like a fading delay transition into the app. Oh and battery will not last more thank 5 and a half hours... and that is with light to no use.
I am no thinking of going with a custom rom ( i am rooted with oden). what rom should i go with that will give a similair look to ics but without all the problems.
thanks
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Is that 5 1/2 hours on screen time or total battery life?
And there are several Stock "look and feels" in the Dev section. As with any Rom, YMMV. It's just a matter of taste and all anyone can really suggest is reading through the threads and seeing what appeals to you. Read through in it's entirety to get known issues, compliments, fixes, adjustments, etc..