Rooting e4gt - Samsung Epic 4G Touch

Is it worth rooting the e4gt?
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jruless316 said:
Is it worth rooting the e4gt?
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I have the same questions as well, more specifically are:
1) are there any side effects of rooting, such as the dreaded Loss of Signal problem I've been reading about?
2) I need to root with the "deodexed" root if i want to flash roms or themes?
3) How do i flash roms/themes without Clockwork Mod because i want a stock kernel?
-If I've read correctly, rooting takes away clockwork mod if you want a stock kernel (i could be wrong).
Thanks in advance guys!

1 ... Not getting in that fight some say its not the kernel and some say it is... But even phones that are stock get los ....
2. There are a couple of kernels that have cwm 5 read the threads flash one through odin ....
3... Choose what rom you want to flash ...... Flash it then when done... Back to odin flash stock kernel but when you want to flash another rom you'll have to flash cwm back on it ..... You can have a rooted rom with stock kernel this way
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The custom kernels are causing LOS to happen more frequently. Some have had it on stock but almost everyone had it on custom kernel. Root using crawrj odex or deodex eg30 and u will stay on stock kernel. Best way to root. If u want themes use deodex if not odex. Odex is faster.
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I was also wondering if the android os bug is present on custom roms as well. I would like to know this before rooting.
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musclehead84 said:
The custom kernels are causing LOS to happen more frequently. Some have had it on stock but almost everyone had it on custom kernel. Root using crawrj odex or deodex eg30 and u will stay on stock kernel. Best way to root. If u want themes use deodex if not odex. Odex is faster.
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Thanks for the reply....i do have a couple of other questions.
how would i flash roms/themes without clockwork mod? I've always flashed with cwm.
also, faster as in the phones functionality when using odex? or a faster rooting process?
Sorry for all the quesitons, this has been the most "afraid" i've been to root a phone from all i've read on the forums
Thanks Musclehead

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ClockworkMod?

I've been searching and can't find it... I just need to know how to get clockworkmod back. I found several threads but all the links were dead.. help a brotha out?...
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Which version?
Or for what? Depending on your answer the recommendation could be different.
Most popular is Rogue recovery kernel which is based on cwm 5.0.2.8.
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blakjak220 said:
I've been searching and can't find it... I just need to know how to get clockworkmod back. I found several threads but all the links were dead.. help a brotha out?...
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You had CWM where did it go? Nah just messin man... OP try to be a little more specific, what did you flash which caused you to loose CWM? What setup are you currently running? Which recovery are you looking for?
Boy, what a newb... my internet is down and Im just a little pissed, sorry for the lack of info.
I was on a stock EL29 rooted rom w/ cwm. I flashed a TSM rom and poof, all I have left is stock recovery. I want a GB version of cwm ( I don't care which version as long as its stable) as well as a good kernel/modem/rom if you have recommendations on those as well. I just need something stable and that has hacked hotspot included. Also, can you not flash .zip files with Odin?
Thanks guys, my bad on the newbish thread starter.
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IMO if you want hotspot on GB, the simplest way is foxfi, no root required.
Assuming you have root (either pre-rooted or using auto root for the earlier versions), the auto root package has a collection of all the various kernels repacked with CWM for you to install.
sfhub said:
IMO if you want hotspot on GB, the simplest way is foxfi, no root required.
Assuming you have root (either pre-rooted or using auto root for the earlier versions), the auto root package has a collection of all the various kernels repacked with CWM for you to install.
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Thanks a load, I d-loaded FoxFi and am now typing this on the laptop. And thanks for the link in your sig, will have CWM back momentarily.
sfhub said:
IMO if you want hotspot on GB, the simplest way is foxfi, no root required.
Assuming you have root (either pre-rooted or using auto root for the earlier versions), the auto root package has a collection of all the various kernels repacked with CWM for you to install.
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+1 autoroot package is da bomb and easy to use. Id reccomend calkulins 2.9.2 gb rom + bare rom converter script= winning!!
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d12unk13astard said:
+1 autoroot package is da bomb and easy to use. Id reccomend calkulins 2.9.2 gb rom + bare rom converter script= winning!!
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Thanks man I'll check that ROM out.. I'm on TSM right now, but after 2 clean installs it's still a little buggie..
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Virgin E4GT first flash to AOKP

So im not to familar with samsung phones as im coming from the evo. My question is how i would go about flashing the newest AOKP. My epic touch is fresh running el29. Do i need to root first or can i just odin a gb rom with cwm recovery an go from there?
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What i did first was flash a rooted kernel with Odin .
Odin:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1274337
Kernels :http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_II/SPH-D710/Kernels i like Team Rogues Kernels
Now that your rooted boot into recover by holding volume up + power at the same time and make a backup of your current Rom
Then i just followed the install guide for whatever Rom i was flashing .
I like http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1578880 rom because everthings working and it is updated all the time
If you need any help flashing anything PM me any time im at wotk or i would get into depth on this post
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Linux215 said:
What i did first was flash a rooted kernal with Odin .
Then i just followed the install guide for whatever Rom i was flashing .
I like http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1578880 rom because everthings working and it is updated all the time
If you need any help flashing anything PM me any time im at wotk or i would get into depth on this post
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thanks alot for the info i was getting real ancy about flashing lol about to take the dive into E4GT flashing!
I know what you mean lolz
I love flashing my phone i cant go a day without flashing something
I updated my first post with links to some kernel .
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Linux215 said:
I know what you mean lolz
I love flashing my phone i cant go a day without flashing something
I updated my first post with links to some kernel .
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sweeeeet thaanks again man
so its safe to flash el26 kernal on a el29 rom??
edit: im also not rooted
What Rom do you plan on flashing first ? Some require you to flash a certain kernel for their Rom .
But it should be ok for you to flash any recovery for your first one to make a back up.
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Linux215 said:
What Rom do you plan on flashing first ? Some require you to flash a certain kernel for their Rom .
But it should be ok for you to flash any recovery for your first one to make a back up.
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im goin to try aokp build 32. right now im on el29 brand new phone never messed with. it says in the op of aopk to flash el26 cwm kernal. my question is can i flash that on my el29
Yes you can.
I just looked over the thread on break and just follow the guide and you will be just fine and on a new kickass Rom
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Linux215 said:
Yes you can.
I just looked over the thread on break and just follow the guide and you will be just fine and on a new kickass Rom
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hell yeah! got the kernal flashed now just backin up some files on my sd then ima flash aokp thanks for tha links an help again i think im better understanding my epic touch
sobaked2921 said:
hell yeah! got the kernal flashed now just backin up some files on my sd then ima flash aokp thanks for tha links an help again i think im better understanding my epic touch
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No problem at all bro I'm glad I could help, if you ever need any help just hit me up and ill help the best I can
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sobaked2921 said:
So im not to familar with samsung phones as im coming from the evo. My question is how i would go about flashing the newest AOKP. My epic touch is fresh running el29. Do i need to root first or can i just odin a gb rom with cwm recovery an go from there?
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Flashing could be addicting check out the link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525495

[Q] Safe to use Recovery in ICS yet?

Based on this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525495
It seems that the main issue was some emmc issue causing bricks when flashing with ICS because we didn't have an official release or the source.
I've seen a few rom developers state that they think this problem has been solved in some later kernels. Now that we have an official ICS release, Is this a safe process now? Are there certain roms or kernels I should be using to get ICS recovery to work safely?
Basically I want to no longer have to flash el29 just to try things like Google Now ports and stuff. I want a fully mobile option to flash multiple roms at my leisure like other phones
Agats kernel/recovery is safe. Sleshepic's kernel/recovery is also safe. I flash ICS to ICS alot thru their recoveries no problem.
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I am glad someone else asked this because I was just about to do the same. I am on Agat and was about to go from stock rom to AOKP Milestone 6 but wasn't sure if I could flash back to TW based roms without having to go to EL29.
How do I flash their recoveries? I already rooted and have superuser. I just don't have a recovery and I'm confused on the articles I've read. Thanks in advance.
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Every kernel is safe as long as you don't factory reset. use calks flash all zip instead of the wipe in recovery. Rujelus22 has a 2x wipe zip that does it twice. They wipe cache, dalvik, and system data in one shot.
What kernel should i be downloading? I have stock ICS rooted.
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Flash Agats kernel. The .tar file in odin or mobile odin.
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Android300ZX said:
What kernel should i be downloading? I have stock ICS rooted.
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This is what I followed. Worked great and super easy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9gPljlBfDM&feature=plcp

[Q] How do I put a custom recovery on my Boost s2?

I have the Boost Mobile s2. I rooted it with the framaroot.apk but I don't know how to put a custom recovery on it so I can make backups. I have the gc01 which I updated my phone with on Kies. Which recovery do you recommend and how do I put it on my phone? I'm a bit of a noob on this so please help.
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I have the Boost Mobile s2. I rooted it with the framaroot.apk but I don't know how to put a custom recovery on it so I can make backups. I have the gc01 which I updated my phone with on Kies. Which recovery do you recommend and how do I put it on my phone? I'm a bit of a noob on this so please help.
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The safest custom recovery is EL26. Personally I use chris41g's. It can be found here. Just flash the tar using pc Odin, reboot into recovery, and you are good to go. However, make sure before you do that you save a stock(or custom) zip kernel of the rom build you are on so you can flash it once you are done in cwm. Personally, I would use Agat's kernel, flash it after you do your backup, that way you always have cwm good luck. I'm on Boost too. Let me know if you have any questions.
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http://www.rwilco12.com/downloads.p...ls/Recovery Kernels/GB/Chris41g/Stock CWM/TAR
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jdsingle76 said:
The safest custom recovery is EL26. Personally I use chris41g's. It can be found here. Just flash the tar using pc Odin, reboot into recovery, and you are good to go. However, make sure before you do that you save a stock(or custom) zip kernel of the rom build you are on so you can flash it once you are done in cwm. Personally, I would use Agat's kernel, flash it after you do your backup, that way you always have cwm good luck. I'm on Boost too. Let me know if you have any questions.
J
http://www.rwilco12.com/downloads.p...ls/Recovery Kernels/GB/Chris41g/Stock CWM/TAR
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Where do I get EL26? I'm a little apprehensive about using pc odin. I soft bricked my phone using it a couple of times. Like I said before I'm on gc01 and I used framaroot to root the phone and had to flash an fi22 kernel and update to jelly bean through Kies again. I'm not an expert when it comes to Samsungs lol. I had an HTC before and it was so easy lol. I love this phome though. I attached a screenshot of where I'm at.
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Where do I get EL26? I'm a little apprehensive about using pc odin. I soft bricked my phone using it a couple of times. Like I said before I'm on gc01 and I used framaroot to root the phone and had to flash an fi22 kernel and update to jelly bean through Kies again. I'm not an expert when it comes to Samsungs lol. I had an HTC before and it was so easy lol. I love this phome though. I attached a screenshot of where I'm at.
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The link I attached has the EL26. I understand your frustration, but I assure you if you do it right, it is completely safe. But if you insist on not using it, you can use Mobile Odin since you are already rooted. It's in the play store, and worth every penny. But pc Odin is free . Your call. Either way, make sure you have a gc01 kernel in zip format to flash back to after your backup.
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The link I attached has the EL26. I understand your frustration, but I assure you if you do it right, it is completely safe. But if you insist on not using it, you can use Mobile Odin since you are already rooted. It's in the play store, and worth every penny. But pc Odin is free . Your call. Either way, make sure you have a gc01 kernel in zip format to flash back to after your backup.
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Does the gc01 kernel in zip format have to be a rooted gc01 kernel so I don't loose root? And where do I find one? I know I have a lot of questions lol I'm just new to this. Thanks in advance
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Does the gc01 kernel in zip format have to be a rooted gc01 kernel so I don't loose root? And where do I find one? I know I have a lot of questions lol I'm just new to this. Thanks in advance
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That's fine. That's what we're here for. I'd rather you ask pre-emptive questions and get it right than brick your phone by doing something wrong . Here's the link for the GC01. It has cwm too, so you can use it as your daily. And to answer your question, no, you don't need a "rooted" kernel. As a matter of fact, the kernel you have now is stock .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39841892
Good luck!
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That's fine. That's what we're here for. I'd rather you ask pre-emptive questions and get it right than brick your phone by doing something wrong . Here's the link for the GC01. It has cwm too, so you can use it as your daily. And to answer your question, no, you don't need a "rooted" kernel. As a matter of fact, the kernel you have now is stock .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39841892
Good luck!
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Ok, so I downloaded that zip. Now that I have it how to I flash it to my phone? Do I still need to use the EL26?
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Ok, so I downloaded that zip. Now that I have it how to I flash it to my phone? Do I still need to use the EL26?
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If you downloaded the zip, then yes. If you want a good, stable kernel that has custom recovery, let's do this. Download the tar of the GC01 and flash it using Mobile Odin. That way you don't have to use EL26 at all. . Just flash it, reboot into recovery, and cwm will be included in the GC01 kernel so you can do backups/restores with that.
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If you downloaded the zip, then yes. If you want a good, stable kernel that has custom recovery, let's do this. Download the tar of the GC01 and flash it using Mobile Odin. That way you don't have to use EL26 at all. . Just flash it, reboot into recovery, and cwm will be included in the GC01 kernel so you can do backups/restores with that.
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Ok, I did that, phone re-started. Checked if I have a recovery...success! :laugh: Thanks so much!!! You're the best :laugh:
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Ok, I did that, phone re-started. Checked if I have a recovery...success! :laugh: Thanks so much!!! You're the best :laugh:
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Awesome! Glad you got it working. Have fun . Again, I'm on Boost too, so let me know if you have any questions/issues.
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I have a boost S2 and I use Agat's custom kernal. It makes backups, has multiple governors and schedulers, it can be oc/uv and I have been using it as a dd for awhile now.
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Samsung Fanboy said:
I have a boost S2 and I use Agat's custom kernal. It makes backups, has multiple governors and schedulers, it can be oc/uv and I have been using it as a dd for awhile now.
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Witch version of the agat kernel are you using?
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Rooting Galaxy S2/ Custom Roms [Virgin Mobile]

I am really scared of bricking my phone and wanted to ask xda to clarify and help me out putting a custom rom on my phone. I have had custom roms on my optimus v and htc one v but never a samsung device and im scared hearing about these bugs that brick your phone and whatever odins are. Can someone give me a guide to root/put a safe recovery on my phone then explain odins? Htc devices have nothing like these sorry if this thread was pointless, if anything just point me to a thread thanks
Look for the stickies in general section questions section and development. Everything you need to know Is in those threads.
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Look for the stickies in general section questions section and development. Everything you need to know Is in those threads.
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Im just really confused because im on jellybean 4.1.2 stock and im not sure if that has a effect on anything since those threads are old
XxlemonxX said:
Im just really confused because im on jellybean 4.1.2 stock and im not sure if that has a effect on anything since those threads are old
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Rooting is rooting. Once you're rooted you can flash whatever you want. Just follow the guides and you'll be fine. If you figured out how to root htc, this is a breeze!
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Rooting is rooting. Once you're rooted you can flash whatever you want. Just follow the guides and you'll be fine. If you figured out how to root htc, this is a breeze!
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I rooted doing famaroot it took 4 seconds. Not sure on how to install a recovery though. through Odin I install a jb one?
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I rooted doing famaroot it took 4 seconds. Not sure on how to install a recovery though. through Odin I install a jb one?
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Yes, through odin, but if you want to flash custom roms, use el26 custom recovery. Roms come with their own kernel, some custom. But is you are rooted, and want to stay with your jb stock, you can flash agat's or garwynn's custom kernel, both have cwm.
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Yes, through odin, but if you want to flash custom roms, use el26 custom recovery. Roms come with their own kernel, some custom. But is you are rooted, and want to stay with your jb stock, you can flash agat's or garwynn's custom kernel, both have cwm.
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Alright thanks! Sorry for bothering you... But i am now rooted and have a custom recovery. [Agats Jb V5] that one works for the people coming from 4.1.2. And i can just go into my recovery now and flash el26 recovery? And im about to install cm10... all i would do is full wipe and install/ flash gapps i dont need to flash anything in odin or modem or something?
Really stuck on what to do.. How do I get a ICS modem? I have a el26 zip and a ICS modem zip but not sure on what to do. Help appreciated.. Trying to install a 4.2.2 ROM btw
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XxlemonxX said:
Really stuck on what to do.. How do I get a ICS modem? I have a el26 zip and a ICS modem zip but not sure on what to do. Help appreciated.. Trying to install a 4.2.2 ROM btw
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I'm assuming you're trying to install CM 10.1. If your have ics modem, flash el26, reboot into recovery, flash rom, gapps, modem, reboot, profit
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I'm assuming you're trying to install CM 10.1. If your have ics modem, flash el26, reboot into recovery, flash rom, gapps, modem, reboot, profit
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So i can flash this el26cwm recovery/zip kernal in recovery? And then just a Fl26.zip [Ics modem] in recovery aswell? I think i saw somewhere that CDMA cannot flash modems through recovery.. MobileOdin does not work my GS2. {VM]
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So i can flash this el26cwm recovery/zip kernal in recovery? And then just a Fl26.zip [Ics modem] in recovery aswell? I think i saw somewhere that CDMA cannot flash modems through recovery.. MobileOdin does not work my GS2. {VM]
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Mobile Odin can not flash modems anyway, and yes, you can flash el26 cwm in the recovery your have now, as long as its zip format. Boot to recovery, flash el26, reboot into new recovery, flash rom, gapps, modem, reboot, enjoy.
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