OK, so a week or so ago I saw this page
w w w dot androidauthority dot com/galaxy-s2-epic-4g-touch-d710-ics-stock-firmware-fc15-pre-rooted-68214/
and downloaded the Odin OneClick application and rooted my Epic 4g Touch and flashed the FC15 ICS rom at one time. It seemed easy enough and I had never messed around with rooting before. I didn't instal ClockworkMod or any other recovery thing because I didn't know what it did or how to use it.
I rooted because I wanted to try to use ORBOT to TOR everything on my phone to try and get around my company's web filter so I could actually use my phone while at work. Well that didn't work but I figured WTH ICS is pretty cool and now I have it early. Well then I realized that there seemed to be many, many newer versions of the ROM out there and then I started to see the posts about there being an issue with the ICS ROMS and that I could brick my phone for good. So I figured I'd just stay put. Well now my phone runs SUPER HOT and the battery drains within 30 mins or so of regular use from a full charge.
I am going to recalibrate my battery, but if that doesn't work (because I've been reading that is doesn't really do anything) what options are there?
Keep in mind that I am a TOTAL NOOB at this, and most of the direction I have been reading go WAAAYYY over my head. I realize I was dumb to jump into this without doing my research, but I figured it was as easy as Jailbreaking my old iPhone and I could just restore to go back to factory settings. Clealy rooting is more in depth than that! At this point I don't care if I lose everything on my phone either if I have to.
Help!
Here is what my phone says right now:
Model Number: SPH-D170
Android VersionL 4.0.3
Baseband Version: S710.10 S.FC15
Kernal Version: 3.0.15-SPH-D710.FC15-CL256308 [email protected] #3
Build number: IML74K.FC15
Hardware version: D710.10
Thank you so much!
Yeah that was dumb not researching more...but check out sfhub's el29 odin one click, you'll restore back to stock rooted el29, which was the last OTA update for this phone. You'll still be rooted, but back safely on gingerbread. Then you can do you're own research from there.
Sent from my SPH-D710 running agat's tFE16
demonovation said:
OK, so a week or so ago I saw this page
w w w dot androidauthority dot com/galaxy-s2-epic-4g-touch-d710-ics-stock-firmware-fc15-pre-rooted-68214/
and downloaded the Odin OneClick application and rooted my Epic 4g Touch and flashed the FC15 ICS rom at one time. It seemed easy enough and I had never messed around with rooting before. I didn't instal ClockworkMod or any other recovery thing because I didn't know what it did or how to use it.
I rooted because I wanted to try to use ORBOT to TOR everything on my phone to try and get around my company's web filter so I could actually use my phone while at work. Well that didn't work but I figured WTH ICS is pretty cool and now I have it early. Well then I realized that there seemed to be many, many newer versions of the ROM out there and then I started to see the posts about there being an issue with the ICS ROMS and that I could brick my phone for good. So I figured I'd just stay put. Well now my phone runs SUPER HOT and the battery drains within 30 mins or so of regular use from a full charge.
I am going to recalibrate my battery, but if that doesn't work (because I've been reading that is doesn't really do anything) what options are there?
Keep in mind that I am a TOTAL NOOB at this, and most of the direction I have been reading go WAAAYYY over my head. I realize I was dumb to jump into this without doing my research, but I figured it was as easy as Jailbreaking my old iPhone and I could just restore to go back to factory settings. Clealy rooting is more in depth than that! At this point I don't care if I lose everything on my phone either if I have to.
Help!
Here is what my phone says right now:
Model Number: SPH-D170
Android VersionL 4.0.3
Baseband Version: S710.10 S.FC15
Kernal Version: 3.0.15-SPH-D710.FC15-CL256308 [email protected] #3
Build number: IML74K.FC15
Hardware version: D710.10
Thank you so much!
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You can use any of sfhub's one-click applications (these things should be classified as a national treasure) to either go back to GB or move forward with ICS. The latest is FE22. The heating up issue has been reported by a number of people over different builds but usually a reboot fixes it.
So the superbricking issue won't effect me if I flash the new ICS ROM straight from my current ROM? I thought the warning posted on here was saying it wasn't a good idea to do that.
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So the superbricking issue won't effect me if I flash the new ICS ROM straight from my current ROM? I thought the warning posted on here was saying it wasn't a good idea to do that.
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You're fine as long as you use ODIN to install the new ICS build. To avoid the "superbrick" just don't wipe from recovery or factory reset and you'll be fine. (If you really want to use sfhub's new utility or calk's format all to do the job safely.)
Thanks guys! I was able to use Odin to flash back to EL29 successfully. From there I installed Clockworkmod-Rouge and flashed to Calkulin's E4GT v3.0. Things are much better now. Thanks for all your help!
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Ok, more than fairly new to android. Ive ran on windows, windows mobile and blackberry for a very long time. Finally decided Android seemed like the hot ticket (cus f*** apple) and im trying to get into this stuff.
Im a geek whose been de-geeked (haven't spent much time on the computer in the last 8-12 months, comps currently unplugged and still packed after a move, currently at a library to post this.... you get my point), and so im limping into the android world. I bought and love my epic, but I didnt buy it to run it stock so im looking to upgrade. Things I really want in a rom/want my epic to do (i understand if not ALL are possible):
-Full Flash (10.1?)
-Preferred Froyo base
-I dont mind the look/feel of the stock Shell, but Ive never experienced any others so I guess Im open to suggestions and testing them out.
-For some reason, my images don't load in full quality, Ive been told some ROMs fix this. id like it fixed.
... My list is surprisingly shorter than I initially thought it would be when I started this post... so I may edit it soon as I remember other important things.
P.S. Ive done some searching around, don't flame me. It seems hard (extremely hard) to look at each one ROM individually, see its features and what is has to offer, compare and contrast and then pick one. Ive seen a few lists with random ones compared, but no list of all of them (I imagine that would be very hard to keep up to date). It seems more like, when someone makes a ROM they say what it is, what it does, what is has and if you miss the bandwagon then you miss it completely.
Thank you for all recommendations
I like bonsai rom on froyo. Its fast and very stable. It also has swap enabled. If you wanted to go to this froyo rom for flash support then you have to upgrade cause your on eclair now. The easiest way to get to this rom is to go into the dev. Section and find the one click root plus clockwork version 3. Not 2.5.5 but version 3. But before you do that you need use a program called Odin to flash your modem from di18 eclair to dk28 froyo. Then once you boot into cwm it will change your filesystem over from rfs to ext4 and then you flash the bonsai rom and your done. Sorry I don't have links for you I'm using tapatalk and its a pain in the ass to post links but go to the dev section and look its all in there. Good luck
Sent from my Evo Killer!!!
I've tried a few different roms but so far I like ViperRom's frozen 4.0.3 the best. It has flash and is very very stable. Its based on dk28 and the step by step instructions are a breeze on their thread. It uses cwm 2.5 and everything is available on their thread.
Sent from my [frozen] epic.
Thank you guys for the responces, ill check them both out when I get to a real computer. Odin sounds like fun ;D sorry it took me so long just to check up on my own thread, life is... life.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App
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I like bonsai rom on froyo. Its fast and very stable. It also has swap enabled. If you wanted to go to this froyo rom for flash support then you have to upgrade cause your on eclair now. The easiest way to get to this rom is to go into the dev. Section and find the one click root plus clockwork version 3. Not 2.5.5 but version 3. But before you do that you need use a program called Odin to flash your modem from di18 eclair to dk28 froyo. Then once you boot into cwm it will change your filesystem over from rfs to ext4 and then you flash the bonsai rom and your done. Sorry I don't have links for you I'm using tapatalk and its a pain in the ass to post links but go to the dev section and look its all in there. Good luck
Sent from my Evo Killer!!!
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One thing I've had aa question on for a while...do you HAVE to do the odin method? It ddoesn't really affect me anymore, but I installed 2.2 through an update.zip
I was wondering if there are any differences.
Sent from my Epic 4G
acer1096xxx said:
One thing I've had aa question on for a while...do you HAVE to do the odin method? It ddoesn't really affect me anymore, but I installed 2.2 through an update.zip
I was wondering if there are any differences.
Sent from my Epic 4G
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No there isnt, i updated via updatezip both 2.2 and the modem, i first flashed the modem, then tried to flash 2.2 but i had to flash the d118 stock rom unrooted then it updated and then i was able to ext my system then get on bonsai.
Since ive had my epic, ive avoided odin all together..
This is my first post, so please escuse me if I dont make myself completely clear the first time around.
I would like to install a custom ROM on my Epic 4g, however I would like to be able to avoid going thru the hassle of installing a new kernel, if that is even possible. Is there a ROM that anyone can point me to that I could easily start out with? My phone as it stands is,,,
Model # SPH-D700 of course
Firmware Ver. 2.2.1
Baseband ver. S700.0.55.EC05
Kernel Ver. 2.6.32.9
Build# FROYO.EC05
Hardware Ver D700.0.5
Rooted
This is my second phone, last week I totally bricked my phone and had to get a replacement because I figured I knew it all. Any advice would be truly appreciated.
lcovel said:
This is my first post, so please escuse me if I dont make myself completely clear the first time around.
I would like to install a custom ROM on my Epic 4g, however I would like to be able to avoid going thru the hassle of installing a new kernel, if that is even possible. Is there a ROM that anyone can point me to that I could easily start out with? My phone as it stands is,,,
Model # SPH-D700 of course
Firmware Ver. 2.2.1
Baseband ver. S700.0.55.EC05
Kernel Ver. 2.6.32.9
Build# FROYO.EC05
Hardware Ver D700.0.5
Rooted
This is my second phone, last week I totally bricked my phone and had to get a replacement because I figured I knew it all. Any advice would be truly appreciated.
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Syndicate Rom Frozen 1.2......but you will need to flash a kernel.....for almost every custom Rom.....just flash the kernel right after the Rom through CWM Recovery!!!!!!
Is there a particular version of CWM that I should use? Last time I tried I beleive I was using 3.0.2.5 or similar. I was starting to get the impression that I should have been using a 2.0 version?
My current version of CWM is v3.0.2.5 Also, does Frozen use EXT4 file system? This would require reformatting, correct?
lcovel said:
Is there a particular version of CWM that I should use? Last time I tried I beleive I was using 3.0.2.5 or similar. I was starting to get the impression that I should have been using a 2.0 version?
My current version of CWM is v3.0.2.5 Also, does Frozen use EXT4 file system? This would require reformatting, correct?
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Upgrade to this CWM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1115999
Convert to EXT.4 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1109362 (must Flash frozen right after convert to EXT4 and flash a kernel right after frozen...I suggest this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=976197)
Standard Disclaimer in my sig!!
Got it running now
Done deal!!! now running Frozen 1.2
Had a slight glitch were I was frozen at the Samsung screen before I got started, but managed to odin back to stock then get the ball rolling.
Thanks to everyone who gave me a heads up!!!
lcovel said:
Done deal!!! now running Frozen 1.2
Had a slight glitch were I was frozen at the Samsung screen before I got started, but managed to odin back to stock then get the ball rolling.
Thanks to everyone who gave me a heads up!!!
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Np glad I could help!!
Sent from my Redmatted Frozen Syndicate Epic!
Any Theme Lists for Frozen 1.2?
Now that I have Frozen 1.2 up and running, are there any themes that I can try out?
So far I have seen "The Joker" and "Heinz57". I am currently running "Emotionless Beast" with a few modifications to the fonts for my week eyesight. Is there a site that I can go to and check out others. Didnt find too much listed on youtube, and in my searches here on XDA I didnt turn up much more.
Edit: I guess I should have started this as a new post in the Themes section.
I always really liked the Matted Reds and Blues.
Reds
Blues
I have looked around and am still not sure which way would be best to un-root my Evo 4g. Can I just use ( wipe data/factory reset ) then update my contacts thru asurion ? and reload the apps i want from the market ? right now i am in ClockworkMod Recovery v3.0.05 ( it was originally rooted with unrevoked ) not unrevoked forever. I thought i would like to try the latest official build for a while. ( not looking forward to the sprint bloatware ) or would the easiest thing be to try and update to the latest ClockworkMod or some other build. Thanks for any info you might have.
Best way to unroot is to grab the unrevoked s-on tool. Flash that and run a ruu or grab a stock non rooted rom.
Sent from my PC36100 using xda premium
so i guess wipe data is really no good ?
Can I just use ( wipe data/factory reset ) then update my contacts thru asurion ?
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Not really sure what you are asking here. A factory reset will NOT unroot you, it will just reset whatever rom you are on. And updating contacts through Asurion? Asurion is your insurance provider, they have nothing to do with contacts....
I thought i would like to try the latest official build for a while.
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You don't have to unroot to do this, just flash a rooted stock rom. This way you stay rooted. If you unroot, and then update to the latest stock rom, it will be VERY difficult to re-root.
or would the easiest thing be to try and update to the latest ClockworkMod or some other build.
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I think you need to read a LOT more about rooting before you proceed to do any more, you don't really seem to know what's going on. ClockworkMod is your recovery, which has nothing to do with your rom. Updating Clockwork will not update your rom, or unroot you.
LOL I guess you are right. A LOT more reading in my future.. Thanks though.
I guess I will go ahead with the idea to update to the newest rom. I thought because ClockworkMod gave me the option to " wipe data/factory reset. " it would set it to factory default, which I thought might be un-rooted.
Side note: Asurion also syncs my phone contacts. I had to use it once when my phone was lost. to update / sync the new phone. It worked very well. Google sync stopped working long ago. I get an error message every time.
But thanks again. that post was very helpful to point me in the right direction. and make me feel a little foolish LOL BE WELL
DGXYZ said:
Google sync stopped working long ago. I get an error message every time.
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did you try setting up a new gmail account? or maybe jsut delete it on your phone and re-set it up.
not yet. but i will soon. ill let you know how it goes. I've read that it works for some and not for others. haven't found a lot of info directly from Google though. it seems they don't acknowledge the issue. but I am sure i'm not the only one experiencing the error message.
If you really like the new sprint os but hate the bloatware, why not use a rooted sprint rom that one of the devs has made, kind of exactly what sprint/htc gives you but minus the bloat!
Thanks I will. i'm very new to this, how do i go about getting the correct one ? as you can see from above. I have Alot more reading to do.
just did a search on the rom you are running. How do you like that one.
The Rom I am running is great! Just can't post the link to it in this forum due to forum rules. But the Rom I am running is similar to a stock rom, just not a stock rom of an evo 4g. It's ics os which stands for (ice cream sandwich) the new HTC os. Its the stock upgrade for most of their new phones such as the Samsung Galaxy SII. Evo 4g was left out, but due to the devs on this site and others the evo 4g will be just fine!
Edit: Well there is alot of reading and research involved. But for me the best kind of research is trial and error. I read up on certain roms that interest me that have key perks. Such as ICS (newer roms), or wimax enabled (4g enabled and typically on the older roms). Then I read up on peoples response to the roms, what issues they have had, how they have fixed them, how the developer has fixed them. And then after that I'll flash the roms and see how they run. Usually a day or two of use can tell you if you like it or not. Its like a car test drive!
That's Great. I will look around a little more. and get a new rom, I'll probably try the one you mentioned, ( found the link ) Hey, I really appreciate the info, I just need the time to screw around a little more. LOL. Be Well. I'll let ya know how it goes. It is pretty interesting.
Yes on the site you are currently on, there should be a few helpful tips on how to flash the roms and kernels properly. Good luck, also a bunch of great tips on the CM7 Wiki
I just got this phone (Samsung Galaxy S2, Epic 4G Touch) a few months ago. I'm tired of waiting for ICS to come out. I already know that I have a hard brick bug chip (from running the checker app someone here made). I think here are all of my options:
1. Install a leaked ICS ROM. Can I be safe from bricking if I do it right?
2. Install Cyanogenmod ICS. Am I safe here?
3. Wait for ICS or Jelly Bean to be released from Sprint for my phone. How long will that take??
What I want:
1. ICS
2. Better battery life: is this a kernel or ROM thing?
3. Candied Bacon
Awk34 said:
I just got this phone (Samsung Galaxy S2, Epic 4G Touch) a few months ago. I'm tired of waiting for ICS to come out. I already know that I have a hard brick bug chip (from running the checker app someone here made). I think here are all of my options:
1. Install a leaked ICS ROM. Can I be safe from bricking if I do it right?
2. Install Cyanogenmod ICS. Am I safe here?
3. Wait for ICS or Jelly Bean to be released from Sprint for my phone. How long will that take??
What I want:
1. ICS
2. Better battery life: is this a kernel or ROM thing?
3. Candied Bacon
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I would wait, supposedly ICS is rumored to roll out by Samsung on the 20th, so I wouldn't risk it...But, if you insist, I would personally go with Cyanogen Mod Alpha 6, just make sure to flash it correctly (I recommend Flash EL26, then Cyanogen in its CWM recovery) Just make sure you read through the bug list in Cyanogen Mod Alpha 6 first to make sure that everything you need is working. Honestly though, I would just wait for the update by Samsung if you want to play it safe.
Link to Stock EL26 with CWM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1605355
Please Note: I am in to way responsible if you or anyone reading this bricks or damages their device in any way. If the reader does not agree to this, please disregard the text above immediately, and do not let it influence you and/or guide you in any way.
ICS is being released over the air starting today
There are multiple discussions here in our General section http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1282
2momo123 said:
I would wait, supposedly ICS is rumored to roll out by Samsung on the 20th, so I wouldn't risk it...But, if you insist, I would personally go with Cyanogen Mod Alpha 6, just make sure to flash it correctly (I recommend Flash EL26, then Cyanogen in its CWM recovery) Just make sure you read through the bug list in Cyanogen Mod Alpha 6 first to make sure that everything you need is working. Honestly though, I would just wait for the update by Samsung if you want to play it safe.
Link to Stock EL26 with CWM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1605355
Please Note: I am in to way responsible if you or anyone reading this bricks or damages their device in any way. If the reader does not agree to this, please disregard the text above immediately, and do not let it influence you and/or guide you in any way.
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someguyatx said:
ICS is being released over the air starting today
There are multiple discussions here in our General section http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1282
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Thanks guys. I've been googling articles on the release date for months and finally when I decide to ask here, it's out. :silly: Can't wait to get the update, hope I get it soon. Thanks!
You can wait for the offical ota update. but just because it started today doesn't mean you'll get it today or tomorrow. I know I had to wait a week with my old epic 4g(not touch). you can look thru the different roms to see which one would fit your needs better. If you odin the leaked FF18 version you will be safe. Battery life mostly depends on how you use your phone and what settings you have. when i was running GB i had mine undervolted, sync turned off and screen brightness turned way down. The biggest thing about flashing ICS roms is follow the OP's instuctions. Since we now have the new ICS kernel (from source code) flashing ICS to ICS should be safe. but I can't say for sure i haven't tried it yet.
What is candied bacon? never heard of it
g_ding84 said:
You can wait for the offical ota update. but just because it started today doesn't mean you'll get it today or tomorrow. I know I had to wait a week with my old epic 4g(not touch). you can look thru the different roms to see which one would fit your needs better. If you odin the leaked FF18 version you will be safe. Battery life mostly depends on how you use your phone and what settings you have. when i was running GB i had mine undervolted, sync turned off and screen brightness turned way down. The biggest thing about flashing ICS roms is follow the OP's instuctions. Since we now have the new ICS kernel (from source code) flashing ICS to ICS should be safe. but I can't say for sure i haven't tried it yet.
What is candied bacon? never heard of it
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Candied bacon is bacon cooked with brown sugar on it.
Would me installing an FF18 today be any different than the one to be pushed out later? Does Cyanogenmod have FF18 for my phone? Or is that not how Cyanogenmod works..
So a ROM is specific to a phone, and a kernel is specific to a ROM, but is a kernel specific to a ROM for a phone, or is a kernel specific to any phones's version of a ROM? S*** just got confusing..
If I use Sprint's pushed ROM, will I become unrooted? Do new ROMs come with new accompanying kernels?
Ugh I'm so confused.
Candied bacon is bacon cooked with brown sugar on it.
AWESOME
Would me installing an FF18 today be any different than the one to be pushed out later?
Yes! If you use sfhub's One-Clicks http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1721229 you will have FF18 AND root. If you update the OTA you will lose ROOT.
Does Cyanogenmod have FF18 for my phone? Or is that not how Cyanogenmod works..
Yes there is a CM9 for this phone (right now on Alpha 6). IF you plan on flashing that make absolutely sure you follow the precise instructions or you will surely paper weight your phone! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1563658
So a ROM is specific to a phone, and a kernel is specific to a ROM, but is a kernel specific to a ROM for a phone, or is a kernel specific to any phones's version of a ROM? S*** just got confusing..
Yes it can be confusing! So please, please take some time to read through the stickies and posts here! A little time spent reading through all the threads will save you killing your device.
Good luck
leaderbuilder said:
Candied bacon is bacon cooked with brown sugar on it.
AWESOME
Would me installing an FF18 today be any different than the one to be pushed out later?
Yes! If you use sfhub's One-Clicks http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1721229 you will have FF18 AND root. If you update the OTA you will lose ROOT.
Does Cyanogenmod have FF18 for my phone? Or is that not how Cyanogenmod works..
Yes there is a CM9 for this phone (right now on Alpha 6). IF you plan on flashing that make absolutely sure you follow the precise instructions or you will surely paper weight your phone! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1563658
So a ROM is specific to a phone, and a kernel is specific to a ROM, but is a kernel specific to a ROM for a phone, or is a kernel specific to any phones's version of a ROM? S*** just got confusing..
Yes it can be confusing! So please, please take some time to read through the stickies and posts here! A little time spent reading through all the threads will save you killing your device.
Good luck
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Thanks for your help! I'll be sure to browse the stickies around here.
So what do you suggest to me? Installing Cyanogenmod 9 A6, or a rooted FF18? Also, will I be able to keep all of my data when installing these?
edit: It looks like both options will reset my data. I was really hoping to avoid that. I'm wondering how to save data from things like certain games...
edit2: Also, I am wondering if I can customize my boot up screen with Cyanogenmod, because SAMSUNG doesn't allow you to do it with their dumb custom boot animation format. I havn't seen anything about being able to do it with C9 on a phone with Samsung's custom boot anim format.
If you use sfhub's one click 'no data' it will preserver your data and give you FF18 plus root.
Since you are just starting out that is what I would recommend. It will give root, keep your data and the latest modem and everything (stock) Touch Wiz
If you want CWM you can use Mobile Odin [ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.mobileodin.pro&hl=en ] to add Agat's latest safe recovery found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1767421 One of the best paid apps around if you plan on doing any modding. Watch the tutorial and read how to use it. Pretty simple. Biggest issue I found is that when selecting a kernel or other update you have to scroll down (way down) to click on apply update - easy to miss.
Again take the time and read through the entire posts. Many times questinon you are going to ask (or will come up with soon enough) will be answered.
Welcome and hope you enjoy the phone.
and if I or anyone else helps you out feel free to click on that 'thanks' button.
leaderbuilder said:
If you use sfhub's one click 'no data' it will preserver your data and give you FF18 plus root.
Since you are just starting out that is what I would recommend. It will give root, keep your data and the latest modem and everything (stock) Touch Wiz
If you want CWM you can use Mobile Odin [ https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.mobileodin.pro&hl=en ] to add Agat's latest safe recovery found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1767421 One of the best paid apps around if you plan on doing any modding. Watch the tutorial and read how to use it. Pretty simple. Biggest issue I found is that when selecting a kernel or other update you have to scroll down (way down) to click on apply update - easy to miss.
Again take the time and read through the entire posts. Many times questinon you are going to ask (or will come up with soon enough) will be answered.
Welcome and hope you enjoy the phone.
and if I or anyone else helps you out feel free to click on that 'thanks' button.
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Thanks, I'll install sfhub's NODATA. Now I'm wondering whether to give my brother the stock install or to root his... He has the same phone.
You can also download titanium backup or my backup. Both are in the market. I use it to back up all my apps. There are other programs to backup SMS and call logs. Sometimes you can have issues with not wiping the data.
Sent from my SPH-D710 using xda app-developers app
You really can't go wrong with sfhub's one-clicks. They are essentially OTAs (released to development) that sfhub as added root to and made them unbelievably simple to use. And since the Sprint OTA build is FF18 your good to go. Just don't take the OTA if you are presented with it as you'll lose root.
With root you will be able to use some great tools (Titanium Backup, Mobile Odin, WiFi tether etc.) and be able to remove loads of carrier 'bloatware'.
I'd start that way and read up on using CWM and the different tools and options here.
I flashed ICS, but personally I wish I had stayed on GB for a little while longer. ICS is going out over the air today, and it would be nice to allow the devs a little more time with it. I recommend Calkulins latest GB ROM.
Personally, I recommend MIJJz ICS. There's a couple of versions to meet your needs. I use "Goodness" which has all the bells and whistles. I imagine with the official ICS release coming out that he'll be updating his ICS Roms soon, especially Goodness. If you try it out, let us know what you think.
[ROM][TN] MIJJz ICS {GOODNESS 7/9}{MINI 6/30}{LTD 6/25}{NO-NAME}{SLIM}:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1512419
I've been running sfhub's NODATA ICS ROM for the past day and Agat's Kernel and it's been running pretty well. Thanks all!
I have been considering Mijjs Goodness, thanks for that.
I just purchased a Sprint Galaxy S3 on PP on Ebay and everything is working as expected. However, I don't quite like the ROM that is on it (the theme is too dark). I'd like to flash another ROM on the phone. But I'm afraid if I do that then my PP number will stop working on this phone. I was wondering what is a safe way to switch a ROM. (I want something like a stock android ROM actually, don't care much for TouchWiz crap). Suggestions on ROM with instructions on how to do it while still being on Page Plus would be great. Thanks.
Model Number: SPH-L710
Android Version: 4.1.1
Baseband Version: L710VPBLJ7
Build Number: SS Odexed Blue Holy Grail 2.1 LJ7
Hardware Version: L710.14
Kernel Version:
3.0.31-329968
[email protected]#1
SMP PREEMPT Tue Oct 16 ......
Bump..... Any help here. I'm sure someone at-least knows if flashing will break the PP connection, if not the prcedure to actually do the whole thing.
Flashing does not change your carrier, it only changes your OS because this information is stored in the NVRAM.
There havent been any reports of people's phone numbers disappearing after flashing roms right?
But anyway, you should be good for any kernels too, the only thing you have to be careful with is the PRL's that you may see posted because those ARE carrier specific and flashing one that isn't for your carrier/carrier type might just break roaming
Also if you want a more stock Android feel, go for any rom that has "[AOSP]" in the title, or go to CM's official S3 page and checkout those roms too, theyre pure bare bones android
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CNexus said:
Flashing does not change your carrier, it only changes your OS because this information is stored in the NVRAM.
There havent been any reports of people's phone numbers disappearing after flashing roms right?
But anyway, you should be good for any kernels too, the only thing you have to be careful with is the PRL's that you may see posted because those ARE carrier specific and flashing one that isn't for your carrier/carrier type might just break roaming
Also if you want a more stock Android feel, go for any rom that has "[AOSP]" in the title, or go to CM's official S3 page and checkout those roms too, theyre pure bare bones android
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I wouldn't go as far as to say it can never happen. As a matter of fact on the sprint note 2 there's been several times when NVdata has become corrupted after flashing a rom which required master resetting and reprovisioning. It happened to me over xmas. Its rare, but it can happen.
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Well doing a master reset is a totallyyyy different thing from just flashing a zip thats a rom
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Could someone tell me what a "Master Reset" is? I'd like to avoid doing that, so that I don't have to deal with this. The way I understand it, if I flash a RAM after I wipe the cache/data/etc, I should be fine?
Thanks CNexus and -EVil-KoNCEPTz-
No the master reset bit was him talking about another phone which was an exception to the "flashing a rom on a flashed carrier is always ok"
But you're almost correct, what you need to do when flashing a rom is wipe data, format system, and then wipe cache (dont forget the format system because thats where the actual OS gets installed and files can get left behind if you dont)
Also, try to avoid restoring app data after flashing a new rom if you can. I've seen weird issues pop up and it almost always comes down to a bad flash, an improper wipe, or data was restored
One last thing, if you're new to android I would highly recommend checking out xda-university.com. Its aimed at teaching people about android, whether you want to become familiar with it as a user, as a developer, or as a themer. Very well written and easy to understand articles on many topics
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Thanks, your responses have been very helpful.
I'm taking a leap of faith and flashing the latest stable CM rom. Hope things work after that!
I assume Updating PRL or Updating other things in the update menu is a terrible idea. What can or can I not safely update. How can I disable the whole menu if updating isn't ok (so that it doesn't accidentally happen).
EDIT: The flash worked great and everything seems to be working fine. The ROM is very bare, and now I am searching for the zip file that would give me Google Play.
Well, on a CM it wont do anything anyway, because its not implemented
As for what you can or can't update, I believe all those updates will come from PagePlus since you flashed. However, dont quote me on this, try searching around for Boost users, or people on other carriers and ask if they can update their settings correctly through the Updates menu, and if they can than you can too. I am fairly sure its ok though
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Great, thanks again.
Everything seems to be working perfectly now.
kniwor said:
Great, thanks again.
Everything seems to be working perfectly now.
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No problem. Enjoy your S3 :beer:
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