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removing froyo

I need to downgrade to 2.1 but I've found nothing useful as to how to do it
I factory reset my phone but that didn't help
all it did was mess up my USB connection from my epic to pc
I tried re-installing the update zip file, but it aborts it halfway through
can someone PLEASE help me?

Flashing back to 2.1 has been covered extensively, please use the search button next time!!
1) Installing this will erase all of your saved apps (unless you back them up). Any PURCHASED apps will be saved in the app market and will be available for re-download once you sign into your google account.
2) If you are having issues with 2.2, or don't like something that changed, or want to go back to stock 2.1, or just want to complain about this leak version, then here are directions to flash BACK to 2.1.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Samsung_Galaxy_S/SPH-D700#Odin_Stock_Flashing
This will let you download Odin and the included victory.pit file that you place into the ".pit" section in Odin
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=794138&highlight=DG27
This allows you to download various versions of roms. Download the DI18 file.
Put your phone in download mode (according to directions in first link), and open Odin. Then connect the phone to the computer, Odin should then recognize it. Place the .pit file and the .tar files into their corresponding areas. On the left the ONLY boxes that should be checked are "Auto reboot" and "F. Reset Time" then press start and let it go, should take about 5 minutes or so.
Then there you go, you have 2.1 again. Depending on what you want to do you can either re-install the update.zip or Odin flash to Dk28, or just keep 2.1

see, the thing is. I CAN'T connect my Epic to my PC
there's something wrong with my Samsung drivers
I uninstalled the drivers, rebooted my pc, re-installed drivers, rebooted Epic, connected Epic to PC, and it STILL couldn't identify my Epic
I wasn't having issues with 2.2 (except that horizontal calibration)
this sucks, I really have no clue what to do :'(
thanks for the reply though

No Prob, if you have clockwork and are running the rfs file system which is the default, which you probably are, unless you've changed it. If you have clockwork mod 2.xxx, you're good to install this and flash.
Here is the link:
http://www.sdx-downloads.com/devs/noobnl/stock.epic.DI18.rom.update.zip
Instructions: Put on the Root of your SD card, and turn off your phone. Hold Camera, Volume Down, and Power and format data and cache. Then install zip from sd, and then click the stock.zip file on the root of your SD.
You're done .
One more thing:
**If you notice that your orientation sensor is off or not working properly,
Fix for orientation/auto-rotate problem in Epic 4G
***MUST BE ROOTED***
1. Download a terminal app from the market - (Android Terminal Emulator)
2. Enter one line at a time.
su
/system/bin/sensorcalibutil_yamaha
3. Follow the onscreen directions, while making sure you device is flat.
pay attention to the bump at bottom on back.
After you're done, reboot.

I can't root clockwork b/c I can't connect my Epic to my PC :/

This might sound crazy but did you try ALL of the different usb ports on your computer? If not then try everyone of them it's a common problem my phone only works on one out of five.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App

Since you don't specify, I am going to assume your using the stock usb cable that came with the phone. The stock cable is good for almost nothing except for hooking it up to your wall charger (even though some may get it to work). I would suggest getting another micro usb cable and try again. I bought one online from monoprice.com for about $2 along with a cheap car charger, also about $2, and they both work fine.

Oh yeah restart your computer and phone too.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App

ok, first, thanks to everyone who replied
second, I bought a gigaware male USB-B wire and now my Epic connects to PC
however! I'm still trying to remove Froyo
I've tried rooting clockwork, but when I go to "RUN" to root
I get a message saying my phone isn't connected

If your goal is to remove froyo, then you need to follow whats in the second post by djbacon06... download odin, the DI18 tar file, and the pit file, making sure to follow the instructions

Koadic said:
If your goal is to remove froyo, then you need to follow whats in the second post by djbacon06... download odin, the DI18 tar file, and the pit file, making sure to follow the instructions
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ok, I'm going to do this, thanks

Pc connection Fail

I have an epic running dk28, custom on viper frozen.Yesterday day my mac friend was having trouble rooting so i ran through the process over skype with him, first odining to fresh dk28 so he could see everything i did. Today i plugged in my phone to adb push a file from my computer.My phone wasn't seen. I checked over adb device command and it wasn't seen. My phone does charge and i have tried multiple cables and multiple usb ports on multiple computers. Yes debugging bridge was on. I also tried with it off and my phone is recieveing power but i dont see the little symbol to mount sdcard and activate it. I reodined and am having the same problems, both the computers i tried have the drivers correctly installed but a link to them definately wouldn't hurt.
thanks in advance
irule9000

come on
come on 30 views an hour and a half (almost) and no replies? Im dissapointed at you xda(LOL)

Try looking for the samsung drivers... I don't have the link but u can find them here or on sdx
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App

Sorry I didn't finish reading the post. Ill see if I can find a working link
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App

reinstalled drivers, think it may be a problem on the phones end, if i unroot it can i still get a free manufacture replacement?

just want to let you know that the adb commands within a rooting folder the adb.exe file works just fine. I just rerooted with no problems. Its whenm i try to go through sdk it get fcked up. It has to do with phoen though because its on multiple computers which is pretty confusing

Yeah you can as long as u are within your window. I would keep messing with it though. My comp only sees my phone on one usb port and it has 4.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App

Have you tried reflashing Odin?
Here's a link to *OFFICIAL* SPH-D700-DK28-8Gb-REL.tar.md5 (Froyo Stock). Just remember to turn off the phone, press 1 on the keyboard and power up once it says Download connect the usb to the device, open up odin (which you already have and it should see COM5 (or some other com number), load the pit file and use the pda section to enter in this tar (heads up once you download the file from above just remove the .md5 from the extension and leave it as .tar)
Good luck and hope this works for you.

Help odin 1.85 (cant open the serial com port)

guyz ca any help hot to fix this "odin said CANT OPEN THE SERIAL COM PORT"
what does it means,,
BTW, MY SGY is connected to odin already im trying to fix. (softbrick i guess is my UNIT)

kimerika said:
guyz ca any help hot to fix this "odin said CANT OPEN THE SERIAL COM PORT"
what does it means,,
BTW, MY SGY is connected to odin already im trying to fix. (softbrick i guess is my UNIT)
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try odin version 1.84!!

just extract the attached file
btw way make sure that you are in "DOWNLOAD mode" by turning off your phone
and pressing the volume down + power button + home key all at the same time

leodasal2 said:
just extract the attached file
btw way make sure that you are in "DOWNLOAD mode" by turning off your phone
and pressing the volume down + power button + home key all at the same time
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ill tried both odin 1.84 and 1.85, the same result,,"failed"
yes im in download mode.

kimerika said:
ill tried both odin 1.84 and 1.85, the same result,,"failed"
yes im in download mode.
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let's get to the basics shall we?
first of all make sure you have or done the following:
(1) installed samsung drivers (just install kies cd and plug your phone cable)
(2) using odin version 1.84
(3) kies program is turned off (if any)
(4) make sure you are logged on as "administrator"
btw have you tried this thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1465800

leodasal2 said:
let's get to the basics shall we?
first of all make sure you have or done the following:
(1) installed samsung drivers (just install kies cd and plug your phone cable)
(2) using odin version 1.84
(3) kies program is turned off (if any)
(4) make sure you are logged on as "administrator"
btw have you tried this thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1465800
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:what do you mean in item #3?
:my com. does not prompt run as admin.

kimerika said:
:what do you mean in item #3?
:my com. does not prompt run as admin.
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Originally Posted by leodasal2 View Post
let's get to the basics shall we?
first of all make sure you have or done the following:
(1) installed samsung drivers (just install kies cd and plug your phone cable)
(2) using odin version 1.84
(3) kies program is turned off (if any)
(4) make sure you are logged on as "administrator"
btw have you tried this thread?
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at number 3 open kies to detect your mobile open after that close the kies then even if you are not run as administrator if you are using windows xp...by the way you are from cebu if you are willing to come here at the shop i can help you i am from cebu too...so i can help personally you

FuranshisuKurogawa said:
at number 3 open kies to detect your mobile open after that close the kies then even if you are not run as administrator if you are using windows xp...by the way you are from cebu if you are willing to come here at the shop i can help you i am from cebu too...so i can help personally you
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did u mean "when i got connected to kies, then i closed it"

kimerika said:
did u mean "when i got connected to kies, then i closed it"
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Load the kies so your device will be detected... you dont need to install Galaxy Y drivers because you have the Kies after Kies load you can close it..and open the Odin and prepare the Files to the Destination Box
the odin will detect your device anyway if you are willing to come at the shop ill fix your SGY

Make sure you have installed KIES
then connect your phone via USB cable to pc (MAKE sure it showed your device is installed and ready to use)
Next thing to do is.
exit KIES
meaning press CTR+DEL then go to process tab look for KIES and hit end task
exit all Active application in system tray and also Anti virus.

I'm always stuck at the boot.img or connection or NAND write. My phone doesnt show the bar showing the process completion. Stuck in custom ROMs. x(

ggnatomen said:
Make sure you have installed KIES
then connect your phone via USB cable to pc (MAKE sure it showed your device is installed and ready to use)
Next thing to do is.
exit KIES
meaning press CTR+DEL then go to process tab look for KIES and hit end task
exit all Active application in system tray and also Anti virus.
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last Q. my com have a recycle .exe if ur familiar, can this be harm my SGY,
cause it broke my SDcard,

My experience on flashing
Since now its my second time flashing an SGY , first i unbricked my classmates SGY on Android 2.3.5 (B'coz she tried flashing another custom ROM with her custom ROM(Very common sense but she still do it so she end up bricking her phone, then she ask help for me ) )
Before i flashed i charged my SGY to 100 % (Fully charged)
Then i wiped my micro USB connector with a soft cloth
Then i turned off my phone
Then i pressed Ctrl+Alt+Del(Windows task manager) then i clicked "Processes"
then i ended up the Kies and ADB Session(i don't have it with my family PC)
Then i logged off my user then i logged on my dad's user account (Since he's only the one that has the administrator priveleges)
Then i downloaded Odin v 1.85 from SGY FAQ's here
Then i downloaded Doky's DXKK4 Wipe Pack for me (Since its the factory firmware of my phone)
Then i opened up Odin
And i pressed Power+Volume up+Home(i waited for 2 seconds before i release home button)
And i pressed Volume up on my phone (ODIN MODE)
Then i started selecting the valid DXKK4 files like PDA,PHONE/MODEM File,CSC
Then after that all i pressed "Start"
Then it stucked a bit on system.img file but after that all a green "PASS"surprised me then i started to jump jump jump (becase i successed flashing my phone)
Then the last message in the message box is "Successful 1/0 Failed"
Then my phone restarts,Then after i setup the phone i setup my CSC , for me i select XTC because ,my phone is an open line then it factory resetted again , then i set it up again , Now my phone is in the DXKK4 firmware again YAY ! Refer to Doky's thread on the Development section for full instructions before flashing
Try vaccuming your USB Ports or try an earlier version of Odin for our SGY

if you're running windows 7. You can type the combo button ctrl alt del and you will see "start task manager" and click on the processes and find all programs kies named like "Kieshelper" i think there's three different kies running in the processes. End process it and find your antivirus in the processes. Example is "egui" for eset, "avg" for avg, and many more. If you cant find your antivirus, just disable it, or if it can't be disabled, just uninstall it, and reboot. After reflashing, just install it again. Please note that KIES and ANTI VIRUS must be completely closed. Make sure that you have kies installed in your computer, if an antivirus is open, there might be chance that you'll receive a fail in odin.

jeffcleds said:
if you're running windows 7. You can type the combo button ctrl alt del and you will see "start task manager" and click on the processes and find all programs kies named like "Kieshelper" i think there's three different kies running in the processes. End process it and find your antivirus in the processes. Example is "egui" for eset, "avg" for avg, and many more. If you cant find your antivirus, just disable it, or if it can't be disabled, just uninstall it, and reboot. After reflashing, just install it again. Please note that KIES and ANTI VIRUS must be completely closed. Make sure that you have kies installed in your computer, if an antivirus is open, there might be chance that you'll receive a fail in odin.
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I Did closing Kieshelper on the Processes of the task manager(since my family PC is on Windows XP), But i did not do disabling the antivirus but i turned off the WiFi connection, So it disconnects all the devices connected on the WiFi it disconnects my Dad's Acer Iconia Tab A500 on Android 3.2 and his HTC Desire S as well and My Mom's Samsung Galaxy Gio as well me,my dad,my mom all using Android phone
refer to this thread for flashing instructions : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1465800
i followed that all , So i successed flashing DXLA1 Stock ROM to my factory firmware DXKK4
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kimerika said:
last Q. my com have a recycle .exe if ur familiar, can this be harm my SGY,
cause it broke my SDcard,
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before flashing its either format your SD Card using your phone..
How to ? Go to Settings>SD and Phone storage>Unmount SD Card(Wait for the status on notification bar if SD is safe to remove)>Then the "Format SD Card" option will be available, Tap on that >Format SD card>Erase All
Then Your SD will be formatted, so Backup first
Before flashing perform a factory reset
How to? Go To Settings>Privacy>Factory data reset>Then it will prompt you if you want to format the SD card , Just put a check on that but don't forget to backup first>Then follow the next procedure for factory resetting then after that, Power off your phone then Press Power+Home+Volume down then a warning will appear , Press volume up to proceed to ODIN MODE then connect your phone then select the appropiate files for your phone then click "Start" then see your message box on the left bottom to see what's happening on flashing your phone

my SGY is fixed thanks a lot for the help

kimerika said:
my SGY is fixed thanks a lot for the help
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we would prefer that you just press the thanks button
much easier than typed

kimerika said:
my SGY is fixed thanks a lot for the help
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Just Press "Thanks" if i've help you , But i think not because i just shared my flashing experience

well first of all, I installed merruk with hyperion 8 ROM. after i install merruk kernel, my phone shuts down on its own. Because I hated whats happening, i changed to cyanogenmod9.1 by bieltv. then i remembered that i need to have a clean stock rom. but everything is too late. im trying t o use odin but it says that "com cannot open (or something like that)". please help. I installed Kies but still not working. PH by the way....

gabzloadead said:
well first of all, I installed merruk with hyperion 8 ROM. after i install merruk kernel, my phone shuts down on its own. Because I hated whats happening, i changed to cyanogenmod9.1 by bieltv. then i remembered that i need to have a clean stock rom. but everything is too late. im trying t o use odin but it says that "com cannot open (or something like that)". please help. I installed Kies but still not working. PH by the way....
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you dont need kies its a waste of time
you just need to install samsung usb drivers
full instructions on how to use odin on my firmware thread at the top of the 5360 dev section

Unrooting my S3, need help

Hey Guys, I am in the process of unrooting my phone. What is the "Newest" best, and safest way to do this that works? Also I have a Mac now if I could have any steps to do on a Mac. Thanks
I tried QBKings way but alot of the links no longer work. I did try a method from android central and these are my results
-Windows XP 32
-Removed old Samsung Drivers (restarted computer) and installed the latest ones (restarted computer again)
-tar file is already downloaded on my computer
-Right clicked Run as Admin for Odin 3.07
-Put my phone in download mode, plugged in and I got a com with a number
-Chose PDA and chose the .Tar file from Android Central Samsung-Updates.com-SPH-L710_SPR_1_20121019105628_mflxsj3ffx.zip
-In the box in the lower left corner I see message that says added and as and please wait then my Odin says not responding, every time
-I have downloaded another .tar file that was posted but I got a not responding again
-I then unplugged my phone restarted the phone with recovery so I have a phone to use. I unplugged the USB Cable, re ran as admin Odin again without anything plugged in at all... I added the .Tar file under PDA and immediately it says added, please wait, do not remove cable and then not responding at the top of the application
Any fixes for this?

Globetrahter said:
Hey Guys, I am in the process of unrooting my phone. What is the "Newest" best, and safest way to do this that works? Also I have a Mac now if I could have any steps to do on a Mac. Thanks
I tried QBKings way but alot of the links no longer work. I did try a method from android central and these are my results
-Windows XP 32
-Removed old Samsung Drivers (restarted computer) and installed the latest ones (restarted computer again)
-tar file is already downloaded on my computer
-Right clicked Run as Admin for Odin 3.07
-Put my phone in download mode, plugged in and I got a com with a number
-Chose PDA and chose the .Tar file from Android Central Samsung-Updates.com-SPH-L710_SPR_1_20121019105628_mflxsj3ffx.zip
-In the box in the lower left corner I see message that says added and as and please wait then my Odin says not responding, every time
-I have downloaded another .tar file that was posted but I got a not responding again
-I then unplugged my phone restarted the phone with recovery so I have a phone to use. I unplugged the USB Cable, re ran as admin Odin again without anything plugged in at all... I added the .Tar file under PDA and immediately it says added, please wait, do not remove cable and then not responding at the top of the application
Any fixes for this?
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I would just find a stock ROM tar and flash that with Odin or heimdall

Look for sextape thread, he has the stock ROM tar file. I think you have to use stock recovery as well, I maybe wrong on that.
Edit: Found this, it might help since you said you are on a Mac. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41603428
Sent from my Freeza MD4 Stock Rooted Galaxy S3

Wouldn't the easiest way to unroot be to install Voodoo Rootkeeper and hit the Temp Un-root option. As a bonus, if you back up the root using Voodoo you can re-root with one click later.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypmqJbZqOaU&feature=youtube_gdata_player
This is all you need to watch and do. The links are all there, just changed you might need to use google to find them.
Transmitted with a portable device using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2

Check this out:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1904099
The easiest method I know.

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No EMMC firm code in odin mode

Hey guys, im new with this model.
A friend apply a OTA to this phone and now the phone dont boot, in odin the EMMC firm is [] (nothing in).
Odin cant load a rom to the phone now, im ****ed, not with PIT file. Stuck in setup conection or writting NAND followed by a huge fail.
Someone with a suggestion?
Thanks.

Reflash it with the same or older ROMs, better go for the older ones.
If you get this error then your PIT is damaged
<ID:0/009> There is no PIT partition.
Then you need to flash with the .pit file,
This should be done only if, it is that much essential.
1. Connect phone to PC and see it gets detected.
2. Click on the PIT button and browse for the .PIT file in the zip
3. Click on PDA and browse for the original firmware file (
4. Ensure that all three check boxes, i.e. Auto Re-boot, Re-Partition, F. Reset Time are selected (checked). Re-Partition shoul be selected only if u have selected PIT file
See This thread to download PIT file thanks to DMJoh

I tried with PIT, but Odin show me:
Writing NAND.
FAIL!
Without PIT odin stuck at "setup conection" message.
Downloading a old rom to try. But i think the emmc die.
Thanks.

1. Was USB Debugging enabled on your device?
2. You got the latest Samsung drivers installed on your pc?
3. Did you make sure Samsung kies is not running in the system tray?
4. Make sure any antivirus or firewalls are switched off.

1 . Phone dont boot.
2. Yeah i installed that stuff yesterday.
3.kies closed.
4.no antivirus on my pc

coldrazor said:
1 . Phone dont boot.
2. Yeah i installed that stuff yesterday.
3.kies closed.
4.no antivirus on my pc
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Hi,
Use diff USB cabel and Diff USB port and try again sometimes problem will with cable or port though it detects in PC probs will occur on flashing

I tried in two more pcs with diferent cables but nothing, sadly i think the phone is dead, maybe with a box.