How to root Sprint Epic 4G Touch WITHOUTH changing the Kernel - Samsung Epic 4G Touch

Hello
I have a Samsung Tablet 10.1 and I remember using Odin and pushing a file to the Tablet, the files were SU binary and maybe the SU app, that's it
I liked what I did because I have pretty much the original tablet with original Kernel, I only "pushed" the SU files
However, with the Samsung Galaxy S II (Sprint Epic 4G Touch), the only root that I found involves changing the kernel
Any way to do it WITHOUT changing the stock kernel?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1265429&page=51
This is the only guide that I got

rafarataneneces said:
Hello
I have a Samsung Tablet 10.1 and I remember using Odin and pushing a file to the Tablet, the files were SU binary and maybe the SU app, that's it
I liked what I did because I have pretty much the original tablet with original Kernel, I only "pushed" the SU files
However, with the Samsung Galaxy S II (Sprint Epic 4G Touch), the only root that I found involves changing the kernel
Any way to do it WITHOUT changing the stock kernel?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1265429&page=51
This is the only guide that I got
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You can always flash the stock kernel pulled from a nonrooted device and have complete stock but root.
I did this with the tar file from acs pulled from a nonrooted phone....
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1282415
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1282418
These are root with no kernel. The former is deodexed if you want to install any mods, the later is stock.

... they have a kernel attached when u apply those roms

drksilenc said:
... they have a kernel attached when u apply those roms
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I don't think that's true, and neither does the developer of those ROMs, but okay.

I was wondering why we can't use superoneclick
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curious why you'd like to have the stock kernel intact after root. is there a benefit to this? i'm coming from an EVO 4G where it seems where the modded kernels were almost always better than the stock kernel.

tracerit said:
curious why you'd like to have the stock kernel intact after root. is there a benefit to this? i'm coming from an EVO 4G where it seems where the modded kernels were almost always better than the stock kernel.
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There's a vocal group of people that seem to insist that the loss of service (LOS) bug is not affected by the kernel. Most of their evidence seems to be that people get hit by the LOS bug even on full stock.
However, the LOS bug seems to hit people on stock once a week, if that. I've never seen it and I've had the phone since launch day, which is about a month now.
The LOS bug seems to hit people on custom kernels as much as multiple times a day.

tracerit said:
curious why you'd like to have the stock kernel intact after root. is there a benefit to this? i'm coming from an EVO 4G where it seems where the modded kernels were almost always better than the stock kernel.
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read this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1293734

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CWM on True Stock Kernel Possible?

Is there any way to get CWM on this phone without compiling a custom kernel based on the source? At this point it seems obvious that the LOS issues are caused/increased when replacing the stock kernel.
I am coming from an EVO and I don't believe CWM needed to be included in a kernel to be installed. Is it different with this phone?
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have you looked into this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1287776
From my understanding....and I'm not a developer I don't think so. The Kernel has to be recompiled to add CWM and you need thave access to source code to be able to do it. I don't think you can just pull the stock kernel from the phone and add CWM it...don't think it's that simple.
The Captivate has a solution where they can go into regular recovery and run an update.zip to get into CWM recovery. The CWM recovery isnt permanent in this case, it is loaded into RAM each time. I wonder if something like this could work for us?
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what i do each time is flash the kernal that has CWM.. make my backup of the rom or flash whatever zip i need to flash.. then i flash back to the stock kernal.
Yeah I never understood that, coming from the Evo, Evo 3D, and Nexus S 4G. On those phones, or at least the Evo and 3D, recovery has its own kernel (usually built of the AOSP kernel), and has nothing to do with the kernel on the phone. So why does it work differently on Samsung phones?
Product F(RED) said:
Yeah I never understood that, coming from the Evo, Evo 3D, and Nexus S 4G. On those phones, or at least the Evo and 3D, recovery has its own kernel (usually built of the AOSP kernel), and has nothing to do with the kernel on the phone. So why does it work differently on Samsung phones?
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Original epic was the same way. We could flash recovery to the stock kernel. This phone is different supposidly.
Sent From My Evo Killer!!!

Which method is the best for rooting?

being that the stock kernel has been out for awhile and things seem to be moving fast, I'm thinking about rooting my ET again.
With that said, which one is people using the most to root there ET's with / the one with less issues...
Bubby323
[ACS][KERNEL] ClockworkMod Recovery v 5.0.2.3 // SD and Internal Storage Mounted
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1287776&page=9
chris41g:
[ACS][Kernel][Odin] eg30Plus Stock, CWM5 and Plus Tweaks (No root & No BB)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1289278
Zedomax
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1265429
[GUIDE]Epic 4G Touch Root![9/18/2011][ROOT][ZEDOMAX][ACS]
I followed this method with no problems (after LOS and other problems with other methods) this pretty much gives you stock + root
http://wiki.rootzwiki.com/index.php/Samsung_Epic_4G_Touch
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I just went with this method:
[ACS][Odin]Stock EG30 Deodexed with Root 3.0/Busybox 1.18.4
Really straightforward, just flash it over Odin and done.
I like it because it's as close to stock as possible. As I understand it, it's just stock with the root-related files added, and doesn't touch the kernel at all. I'm really trying to avoid the LOS bug, since I haven't seen it a single time since launch day on stock, so I wanted to stay as close to stock as possible.
manekineko said:
I just went with this method:
[ACS][Odin]Stock EG30 Deodexed with Root 3.0/Busybox 1.18.4
Really straightforward, just flash it over Odin and done.
I like it because it's as close to stock as possible. As I understand it, it's just stock with the root-related files added, and doesn't touch the kernel at all. I'm really trying to avoid the LOS bug, since I haven't seen it a single time since launch day on stock, so I wanted to stay as close to stock as possible.
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How long have you been running this with no problems? I think that the only difference is that you now have a deodexed stock rom with the stock kernel where as I'm fully stock, rom and kernel. Your setup is better because you can theme and mod a deodexed rom. If you haven't had au problems then I think ill flash this also.
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kzoak82 said:
How long have you been running this with no problems? I think that the only difference is that you now have a deodexed stock rom with the stock kernel where as I'm fully stock, rom and kernel. Your setup is better because you can theme and mod a deodexed rom. If you haven't had au problems then I think ill flash this also.
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I literally just flashed it tonight. There are a few people that claim they've had LOS on it, but nothing like the amount I'm seeing in the other ROM/kernel threads. It's few enough that I'm inclined to believe this is either the same level as stock (if it's true that stock really can get LOS like some people say) or maybe it's just user error. Really from what the dev said, this is just stock but deodexed with the root related files added.

OK, Now that we have our own section. How Many REAL IMEI Issues?

With all of the forums merged it was so hard to get a read on the real amount of IMEI Problems by AT&T Users.
So a quick poll / count. Who has lost their IMEI on AT&T.
crawlgsx said:
With all of the forums merged it was so hard to get a read on the real amount of IMEI Problems by AT&T Users.
So a quick poll / count. Who has lost their IMEI on AT&T.
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I lost my IMEI on my first Sgs3, went flash happy (only AT&T ROMs) but still had data and cell. Not sure where I lost it, but I noticed when I was flashing back to rooted stock from early CM10 preview (official) is when I noticed.
So far with my new phone, I've done the same and still have it. I'm now running Aokp jellybean.
I've had no problems as of today but the fear of losing my imei has definitely caused me to not experiment as much as I would like to! I've rooted, installed CWM-Touch, flashed Ktoonsez Kernel, and flashed back to the AT&T Kernel. I'm honestly afraid to try CM as it seems that ALOT of the people who have lost their IMEI had flashed CM10 or CM9. I bought a Galaxy Tab 2 7" a few months back and it's become my tinker toy to flash ROM's and mess with. I don't want to screw up my $500 Galaxy S3, I like it too much!
I voted as flashed a few, but really it is probably closer to many. Only AOSP based ROMs though. CM9, CM10, and AOKP plus updates for each. Also both Faux and Ktoonsez kernels at various times. IMEI still present.
I do make sure that I flash the EXACT same way every time though since it has worked so far. Only thing I have changed now is moving from latest non-touch CWM (installed through ROM Manager) to latest TWRP (through Goo Manager).
If I end up losing my IMEI without adding variables to my flash process, I will start to believe it is a random occurrence. Until then I have to think partial user error coupled with a bad update script or recovery.
I ALWAYS download the file straight to my phone via WiFi.
Reboot into recovery. Wipe>Factory reset.
Flash ROM.
The last couple days since moving to TWRP I have felt more ballsy and did things a bit differently.
For the first time, I also wiped cache and Dalvik before flashing JB AOKP last night
Still no issues.
Today I decided to flash the ktoonsez JB kernel. I usually only download via WiFi at home (just to keep minimal variables in flashes) but today I did it at work via WiFi. Still have IMEI.
I have NEVER done a Format System so not sure if that might break something.
My process has been if it isn't breaking, try to keep the process as consistent as possible. If something does go wrong, I can say what I did differently. I also haven't had any trouble with the ROMs I flashed despite only doing factory reset then flash.
How do I know if I have any issues with this. What do I look for. I found out and mines good.
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spacecasespiff said:
How do I know if I have any issues with this. What do I look for. I found out and mines good.
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I know you found out, but when it happens you will know.
In some cases it seems as though you only get Edge at your maximum speed, in others your mobile data completely died. Generally speaking, there was a lot of confusion and some issues with clarity regarding the issue.
It's possible that there are several different (but vaguely related) issues going around, now that we have our own carrier based forums that should actually help clear it up in my opinion.
Hopefully we will all reach a general consensus on the acceptable recovery (my vote is TWRP!) and method of flashing. The only thing I've personally considered is that it might be an issue with the files transferring via MTP (only because I've never used a phone with MTP instead of mass storage).
I don't think people should be THAT afraid to flash though. If your flash counter is at 0, Samsung should do a warranty swap for you. In addition, it seems like 2 in 25 people (read: NOT FLASHES, but people.) seem to get the issue based only off of the very small number of people in this poll so far.
The reason the issue is so feared is because those that do get it will inevitably be far more vocal than those that don't as they try to find a solution and vent their frustration. Most of the people in the major thread about it didn't have the issue, but were afraid they might lose their IMEI.
I flashed the stock rooted tar that doesn't trip your counter, then injected CWM with dd. I've flashed everything with CWM since then, CM10 included (once) and I still have my IMEI. I'm running AOKP JB now.
I'm about to root and cwm what's your guys input on the best ways
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yokken said:
I flashed the stock rooted tar that doesn't trip your counter, then injected CWM with dd. I've flashed everything with CWM since then, CM10 included (once) and I still have my IMEI. I'm running AOKP JB now.
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What's this dd you speak of sir
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As always, check your apn before freaking out! It may have gotten deleted while flashing a rom. It happened to me
Yes, I freaked out.
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tyshemi said:
What's this dd you speak of sir
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If you read the thread I mentioned (How to root without tripping flash counter) it mentions "injecting" CWM using a tool called dd.
yokken said:
If you read the thread I mentioned (How to root without tripping flash counter) it mentions "injecting" CWM using a tool called dd.
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Yea I have read that many times there guy thanks for input just solidifying it all
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ppl who scared to flash
Go for nontrip flash root + CWM topic - worked for so many people without issues.
The only way to screw up IMEI with these ROMs is via Odin, I think. Odin is a scary tool without much documentation, and in past used to be buggy.
Once you get CWM - do not use Odin.
bravomail said:
Go for nontrip flash root + CWM topic - worked for so many people without issues.
The only way to screw up IMEI with these ROMs is via Odin, I think. Odin is a scary tool without much documentation, and in past used to be buggy.
Once you get CWM - do not use Odin.
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I have to use Odin for root initially don't I ? Then use it for cwm or u recommend Rom manager ? Im just wanting stock Rom like yours for now
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bravomail said:
Go for nontrip flash root + CWM topic - worked for so many people without issues.
The only way to screw up IMEI with these ROMs is via Odin, I think. Odin is a scary tool without much documentation, and in past used to be buggy.
Once you get CWM - do not use Odin.
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Odin is a scary tool indeed. Someone in the IMEI thread said if I was feeling feisty to flash stock nonrooted OTA ROM via Odin straight from JB AOKP. IMEI is still intact after all that I have done. :laugh:
EDIT: Also, anyone who reads this. Try out TWRP. We need more people flashing with TWRP, if an IMEI goes missing while using it we can rule out CWM being the problem as some have suggested.
codycorexxx said:
Odin is a scary tool indeed. Someone in the IMEI thread said if I was feeling feisty to flash stock nonrooted OTA ROM via Odin straight from JB AOKP. IMEI is still intact after all that I have done. :laugh:
EDIT: Also, anyone who reads this. Try out TWRP. We need more people flashing with TWRP, if an IMEI goes missing while using it we can rule out CWM being the problem as some have suggested.
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Ive done this, not once but twice. Once coming from Aokp and once from cm10. Imei still intact :good:
Lmao, funny thing is i was deathly scared of the imei issue and very well versed on it, and i never knew it was "dangerous" till i read your post just now.

Just got my ota ics update, now what?

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..
MoHoGalore said:
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
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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?
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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..

[Q] Should I flash stock back after using cyanogen?

Hello all,
I just have a few questions regarding my note 2 sgh-i317 which I've just received from ebay on Thursday. As soon as I got it I rooted and flashed cymod 10.2 because up until this point I didn't want anything stock on my previous galaxies. Before I flashed though, I messed around with s-note and was highly dismayed that I'm not able to mount touchwiz apps. I tried changing apk permissions through es and move to system/app folder to no avail. Then I thought I would settle for Papyrus since thats what my wife has on her rooted/omni rommed note 10.1. I'm not happy with that app or the fact that there is not a 4.4.2 update for the note 2s yet. I'm thinking the only way to get s pen features to work with the good apps it was designed to work with, is to go back to stock.Any input or suggestions would be greatly appreciated as well as the thread link for the stable 4.3 stock rom download as TWRP didn't back it up right before flashing.
Thanks in advance
omen
Galaxy Note II-sgh-i317 Root/CyMod 10.2
Galaxy SIII-sgh-i747 Root/CyMod 10.3
iPhone 4S......wait no I did not just go there:silly:
I was on an aosp and flashed 4.3 alliancerom. Like it a lot. Because of the whole bootloader thing with 4.3 and that I didn't update mine my wifi didnt work as I was told it wouldn't. So I heard somewhere to flash a kernel called devil kernel and it made everything work like a charm not to mention the kernel is awesome. It has a app in the playstore to manage it. It also works on both touch wiz and aosp. The best thing is it also allows for dual boot between aosp and touchwiz. I have a backup that I access from cwm. I go back and forth between CyanogenMod and touchwiz all the time.
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Jsouthernindiana said:
I was on an aosp and flashed 4.3 alliancerom. Like it a lot. Because of the whole bootloader thing with 4.3 and that I didn't update mine my wifi didnt work as I was told it wouldn't. So I heard somewhere to flash a kernel called devil kernel and it made everything work like a charm not to mention the kernel is awesome. It has a app in the playstore to manage it. It also works on both touch wiz and aosp. The best thing is it also allows for dual boot between aosp and touchwiz. I have a backup that I access from cwm. I go back and forth between CyanogenMod and touchwiz all the time.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using xda app-developers app
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I can't get any other kernels too flash until I unlock the bootloader though right? Mine had the OTA and I'm still on the MK6 baseband. I found 2 UCUBMK6 Param tar files which are supposed to work but I'm still seeing and unchanged flash count and knox trip displayed while in download mode. I really want to go to alliance and just am not sure what my next step should be. Thanks for your previous input and devil kernel does sound sweet...hopefully I'll get to enjoy it soon:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
omenbass said:
I can't get any other kernels too flash until I unlock the bootloader though right? Mine had the OTA and I'm still on the MK6 baseband. I found 2 UCUBMK6 Param tar files which are supposed to work but I'm still seeing and unchanged flash count and knox trip displayed while in download mode. I really want to go to alliance and just am not sure what my next step should be. Thanks for your previous input and devil kernel does sound sweet...hopefully I'll get to enjoy it soon:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:
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Negatory. Flashing kernel and Alliance will work.
You're stuck on the MK6 bootloader, which is fine. DO NOT try to flash a bootloader !

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