Update or not? - Samsung Epic 4G Touch

Just got my Epic touch. Came from Evo3d. Love the phone so far but I'm ready to root. Simple question. Should I root while I'm on EG30 or do this OTA update that keeps popping up every 2 minutes, then root? Thanks in advance!
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Root before doing any updates, you can thank me later, happy flashing

I just switched from the Evo 3D a few weeks ago myself, currently just running a stock rooted EL29
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1433101
Just use the pre-rooted EL29 if you want a stock rooted. There is one that wipes data and one that saves your data. Then if you want to load custom ROM's use this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342728
And use option C to install a kernel + CWM

Sweet thanks guys. Really appreciate it
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What is the most Stock Rooted Rom?

Hey all,
I was wondering what is the most stock rom that keeps root.
This is only if you wanted to take it to sprint to get it hooked up on the network and so they dont ask questions. I know it is better to hook it up via calling them.
I know sprint lovers looks pretty stock, but is there a truly "stock" rom that is rooted with superuser?
Thanks all
Force
1. Stock Rooted ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=874251
2. Sprint Lovers
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=830153
3. Stock Turbo
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=864501
#1 is what you want. Completely stock.
just root the stock rom
have fun
This one.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=874251
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Just root using unrevoked then don't flash a new rom and your done. But if I were you I'd unroot it to go to the sprint store.
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You guys rock and thanks for your GREAT answers!
I unlocked using the old method, not unrevoked so I was just gonna do the simple thing and flash a "stock as you can get" rom. It is just get the phone hooked up under a new account.
Later
Force
Works Great
I rarely post, but frequent XDA often. I was needing a basic ROM to activate my phone after flipping it to a new number (I am most always on cyanogen) and this worked fantastic.
Thank you so much.

[ACS][Kernel][Odin] eg30Plus Stock, CWM5 and Plus Tweaks (No root & No BB)

Stock EG30Plus Kernel for Epic Touch 4g compiled from source, properly.
Proper initramfs
ClockworkMod 5 (Compiled by bubby323)
Various Virtual Machine, Kernel and Network Tweaks I've been using in my plus kernels for quite some time...
Bootanimation support, either bootanimation.zip or sanim.zip
init.d support
Does NOT install Root
Does NOT install Busybox
Odin the tar.md5 file
Immediately update profile
Made this one for cnz, calkulin, and crawrj
http://www.forums.acsyndicate.net/s...-Plus-Tweaks-(No-root-and-does-not-install-BB)
Source:
https://github.com/chris41g/EG30Plus
Thanks to qbking77 for the how to video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kExN-Y2pfxA
Thanks to:
bubby323
Drockstar
Johncorleone
pyrostic
rjmjr69
nubecoder
thefredelement
cnz
calkulin
crawrj
Not sure why but the .tar file is followed by a .md5 extention, so I just removed it and it became a .tar, just for others to know, thanks
the md5 extension is so you know it hasnt been messed with, and so you know the download is not corrupt...
odin flashes md5s and checks the downloads...
What would be the benefit of flashing this versus your other similar kernel? Sorry if this is a stupid question....
Thank you so much. This is perfect. Do have a question. Does this have a new version of cwm or the same one from yesterday? I ask cause the back soft button wasn't working and the storage mounts were reversed. Just checking to see if that has been fixed.
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chris41g said:
the md5 extension is so you know it hasnt been messed with, and so you know the download is not corrupt...
odin flashes md5s and checks the downloads...
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Ok, good to know, thanks for the reply and the lesson
Beejis said:
What would be the benefit of flashing this versus your other similar kernel? Sorry if this is a stupid question....
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It is the same just without root and busybox. He made it for those of us that prefer having root controlled at the system level versus the kernel. You don't lose anything either way. If you use this you have to make sure you are running an already rooted rom. There is less conflict by doing this since most, if not all, roms are already rooted.
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crawrj said:
It is the same just without root and busybox. He made it for those of us that prefer having root controlled at the system level versus the kernel. You don't lose anything either way. If you use this you have to make sure you are running an already rooted rom. There is less conflict by doing this since most, if not all, roms are already rooted.
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Once again thanks for you help. One last stupid question before I retire from stupidity, but how do I know which way I am rooted? I thought the only way to root was FROM the kernel. I ask because I'm specifically on midnight rom v2 and have no clue which way I'm rooted.
Is there any way someone could upload a mirror to a different site? I'm wanting to flash this but I'm at work and my company is blocking the site that the link is for. If you can that would be awesome if not, no big deal. I'll try and get it when I get home.
Edit: Nevermind. Managed to get it from my phone.
I can up it to megaupload if that helps Tiffany.
Link deleted.
crawrj said:
It is the same just without root and busybox. He made it for those of us that prefer having root controlled at the system level versus the kernel. You don't lose anything either way. If you use this you have to make sure you are running an already rooted rom. There is less conflict by doing this since most, if not all, roms are already rooted.
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I already rooted via odin with your Deodex method, if I flash this, I'll have CWM and still keep root...correct? My phone has been running great since using your method.
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rickyq12 said:
I already rooted via odin with your Deodex method, if I flash this, I'll have CWM and still keep root...correct? My phone has been running great since using your method.
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I just flashed this and I have CWM and I kept root so you should be good.
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Tiffany84 said:
I just flashed this and I have CWM and I kept root so you should be good.
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rickyq12 said:
I already rooted via odin with your Deodex method, if I flash this, I'll have CWM and still keep root...correct? My phone has been running great since using your method.
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Yes you will keep root cause the rom is rooted. As long ad the rom is rooted the kernel doesn't need to. be.
Sent From My Evo Killer!!!
Tiffany84 said:
I just flashed this and I have CWM and I kept root so you should be good.
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Cool, thanks for letting me know. I take it as you were rooted prior to this method. I'll flash once I get home from work.
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rickyq12 said:
Cool, thanks for letting me know. I take it as you were rooted prior to this method. I'll flash once I get home from work.
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Your welcome. And yes, I was rooted prior to this.
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Just curious, if someone has flashed chris' previous kernel, what benefit is there supposed to be? Is it not the same stock kernel with some tweaks? Especially if you're concerned with losing root. Not singling anyone out, just curious as to the rationale.
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Thanks to qbking77 for the how to video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kExN-Y2pfxA
Vegasden said:
Just curious, if someone has flashed chris' previous kernel, what benefit is there supposed to be? Is it not the same stock kernel with some tweaks? Especially if you're concerned with losing root. Not singling anyone out, just curious as to the rationale.
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Because kernels that have forced copying of root & busybox cause issues when you start using complete custom ROMs because they overwrite files that are already included. Plus if your including a custom recovery, what the point of including root, etc when the user can now flash what they want?
Also, Chris, the recovery you have included in this won't mount the internal storage or even make a backup to it or recover, it only wants to use the external sd card and since I don't use one because of the delay it causes coming from sleep, I can't do anything except test flash stuff
I flashed this around noon and once my phone rebooted, I updated my 'profile' under 'about phone'. Everything seemed fine, an hour later...I had a LOS, rebooted and got it back, an hour later, same thing...LOS. Rebooted and I updated the profile again, it's fine for now.
Do we have to update profile every time we do a reboot??
Didn't have any issues when in stock.

EL29 OTA on rooted EK02 help

I got the notice that I can update my phone last night and this evening my wife clicked the install. /facepalm
Wondering how do I get root back without losing any apps.
From reading online as long as I didn't change anything while on EK root I should be fine.
Was thinking of going with the Blazing ROM...we shall see.
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As far as I know there is no new exploit to gain root.
There is a Odin for el29. It is pre-rooted and I think there is a no data loss option
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Quick root help on brand new Epic 4G Touch

I am picking up a new Epic 4G Touch today and I simply want a quick root and free hotspot .Not against flashing a rom for the hotspot if needed.Im thinking the new phone will have the latest firmware and can it be rooted ?
I have read for past few days and am still not sure what rom to use and root method. Dont need any fancy rom just stock with free wifi hotspot. Thanks
Try the sticky page in the development section. Should give u all the info u need.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342728
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Congrats on the new phone.... the easiest way that i came across with is with qbking77's method... He guides you and explains fully for a easy root.... Once rooted and think you need a change, you must try stunnersteve's ROM... Odexed blue........ It's a piece of work in itself... No issues with it...
Anyway... Here's the link to root by qbking77... Not affiliated with neither guys...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Be2evusAwOM&feature=youtube_gdata_player
If you find their work useful... Don't hesitate to donate... Im sure they do this for the love of helping others but by donating always helps....
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or hang on to a crappy sprint phone, and wait till the samsung note comes out
Ok just got home new phone is activated and ready to go. It has EL29. So what can I use to root it ?
So am I reading this correctly I need to use odin and load one-Click ODIN contains the STOCK EL29 Modem, Kernel, and ROM for the E4GT.
ohioviper said:
Ok just got home new phone is activated and ready to go. It has EL29. So what can I use to root it ?
So am I reading this correctly I need to use odin and load one-Click ODIN contains the STOCK EL29 Modem, Kernel, and ROM for the E4GT.
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Just got mine too. This is exactly what I had to do. I had a little trouble getting it to recognize my phone. If you have Win7 64 bit, make sure you install the drivers in the Program Files (x86) directory. Also, I had to run the included version of ODIN before connecting the phone, and also had to put the phone in DL mode before I connected it.
Just watch the video guys.... Qbking77 has a video on using odin as well...
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Thanks for the help folks. Happy to say followed the links and got root with odin and got hotspot working.Happy camper. Came from EVO 4G and really like this phone but but still trying to get used to not having sense.

help

can you go from ics back to el29 basically can i use SPH-D710.EG30_CL435734-OneClick to go back
my friend from sprint said there is a lot of problems with ics thanks larry
also do you trust rooting ics with the possibly of bricking and all that noncense
last quest when u deroot or root whats the difference about el29 eg30 little confused
thanks
ooppps what does ota mean im new at this lol so el 29 is the gingerbread which is the 2nd newest from ics eg30 is old then// dont use that right
last quest i saw that there is roms that say FF18 FE22 WHAT DOES ALL OF THEM MEAN WHICH ROMS DO U USE
I SED TO USE ALL CALKULINS ROMS BUR A LITTLE CONFUESED WITH THE DIFF LETTERS NOW
ROM ] Calkulin's E4GT 2 v1.6 [ ICS l FE22 l Tweaked l Battery Saver Script
Yes you can do the one click with no issues. As far as the ICS issues, what are you referring to? Been running M'ICS for two weeks and no issues other than the visual issue with long press home to clear running apps.
El29 came after eg30. EL29 is the official GB update. (Correct me if I'm wrong)
All in all, I'm loving ICS. The stock kernel/android recovery has the potential to possibly brick your phone. But they have safe kernels out now. Its all up to you on what you want to do. Just make sure you enjoy your phone.
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thank you very much for help y guys are great
g_ding84 said:
Yes you can do the one click with no issues. As far as the ICS issues, what are you referring to? Been running M'ICS for two weeks and no issues other than the visual issue with long press home to clear running apps.
El29 came after eg30. EL29 is the official GB update. (Correct me if I'm wrong)
All in all, I'm loving ICS. The stock kernel/android recovery has the potential to possibly brick your phone. But they have safe kernels out now. Its all up to you on what you want to do. Just make sure you enjoy your phone.
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i guess you use this one click to root SPH-D710.FF18_CL663858_ROOTED-oc-sfx when u are in ics right
last quest this clear cahe to wipe out does that mean deroot
SPH-D710.ODIN_WIPE_CACHE_DATA what does this do thanks
larrynypd said:
i guess you use this one click to root SPH-D710.FF18_CL663858_ROOTED-oc-sfx when u are in ics right
last quest this clear cahe to wipe out does that mean deroot
SPH-D710.ODIN_WIPE_CACHE_DATA what does this do thanks
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Wrong one click. Look for sfhub's el29 rooted one click. You wont need to be in recovery for one click, but download mode instead. Need to hold vol down + power. Press up when prompted. Open oneclick on computer, plug in usb, hit start on odin, voila. Back to el29.
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The one click FF18 is the ICS build. If you want GB you need EL29. Wipe cache doesn't unroot. There is a process to unroot or Odin el29 no root. The no data means it won't wipe your data. Be careful it can cause issues. Use a back up app to save your current apps.
In the sticky for this section there is a wiki on rom/kernels/modems. Click on roms. It has the link for el29 full or no data.
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noobtoob said:
Wrong one click. Look for sfhub's el29 rooted one click. You wont need to be in recovery for one click, but download mode instead. Need to hold vol down + power. Press up when prompted. Open oneclick on computer, plug in usb, hit start on odin, voila. Back to el29.
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for any chance do u have the link please el29 is newer that eg30 right
g_ding84 said:
The one click FF18 is the ICS build. If you want GB you need EL29. Wipe cache doesn't unroot. There is a process to unroot or Odin el29 no root. The no data means it won't wipe your data. Be careful it can cause issues. Use a back up app to save your current apps.
In the sticky for this section there is a wiki on rom/kernels/modems. Click on roms. It has the link for el29 full or no data.
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so the ff18 one click is to root when u are in ics
so if i root back from ics to el29 i must reinstall ics back on phone
doo oppps what does ota mean im new at thisstuff lol so just to make sure el 29 is the new gingerbread which is the 2nd newest from ics eg30 is old then// dont use that right do u trust ics rooted or better yet would u rood ics period thanks again u guys are the best
WHAT DOES ALL OF THEM MEAN I KNOW FF18 IS ICS WHAT ARE THE OTHER STUFF
FF18! FF02! FE21, FE16, FE14, FE10, FE07, FD24, EL29, EL26, EG30, EK02
those are leaked builds of ICS. From after el29 GB to before FF18 ICS. To back up apps use titanium back up or my back up pro (in the market) OTA = over the air. if you want try another ICS rom. Most are stable. Just one click back to el29 and flash new ICS from there. I trust the devs here. They produce quality work. for you flash agats63 kernel with safe recovery. Then from there you can try the best ICS rom for what you want/need.
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thanks last quest
g_ding84 said:
those are leaked builds of ICS. From after el29 GB to before FF18 ICS. To back up apps use titanium back up or my back up pro (in the market) OTA = over the air. if you want try another ICS rom. Most are stable. Just one click back to el29 and flash new ICS from there. I trust the devs here. They produce quality work. for you flash agats63 kernel with safe recovery. Then from there you can try the best ICS rom for what you want/need.
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just to understand so once im in ics
ffWHAT DOES ALL OF THEM MEAN I KNOW FF18 IS ICS WHAT ARE THE OTHER STUFF
! FF02! FE21, FE16, FE14, FE10, FE07, FD2418 example can i use anyone of them or no i youster use calkarkins rom etc to upgrade
The fd and fe are ICS leaks. They are experimental builds. They also have the experimental modems.
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g_ding84 said:
The fd and fe are ICS leaks. They are experimental builds. They also have the experimental modems.
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which if u were me to upgrade rom and stuff who would u use is caulkin the best and does he have stuff for ff18
dude I'm not trying to be rude but I've seen two of your threads now and you reallly should spend some time reading before messing around with this phone as there is the potential to brick. I have a thread called welcome to the e4gt stickied in general, you may want to start there as it address a lot of the things you've been asking about. Sfhubs posts about his Odin one clicks will also clear a lot up... should you have more questions use the "search this forum" option to look for what it is you need help with, chances are there's already a thread about it..... lastly I wouldn't avoid ff18 just because someone anecdotally told you there are issues with it, with exception of a few very post happy negitive nancys around here the vast majority of us who have been using ff18 or ff18 based builds since the leak well over a month ago have not had issues with it
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