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[Q] It probably been asked before but...

I am thinking about rooting my phone (since my upgrade isn't until November and I want ics) but I have a few questions.
1. How difficult is rootng the Epic?
2. They say it's difficultto brick this phone but if I do how difficult is it to recover?
3. Will rooting require wiping of all phone data?
4. In Novemeber when I go get my LTE phone how difficult is it to unroot?
5. Lastly, what is the best rom with for beginners (I know a little about tech and programming but impatient so I want the easy one)
That is all, thanks in advanced for any help.
Excuse any spelling errors... you on an epic you know why they there.

R3537L1F3 said:
I am thinking about rooting my phone (since my upgrade isn't until November and I want ics) but I have a few questions.
1. How difficult is rootng the Epic?
2. They say it's difficultto brick this phone but if I do how difficult is it to recover?
3. Will rooting require wiping of all phone data?
4. In Novemeber when I go get my LTE phone how difficult is it to unroot?
5. Lastly, what is the best rom with for beginners (I know a little about tech and programming but impatient so I want the easy one)
That is all, thanks in advanced for any help.
Excuse any spelling errors... you on an epic you know why they there.
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1. Real easy on EC05 but if you already upgraded to Gingerbread, a little more difficult. Qbking77 has made some amazing easy to follow videos. Google qbking77 how to root EI22 OTA. If you can't find it I can get you a link tonight.
2. A true brick means a dead phone, no lights, no power, no nothing. That is difficult to recover from. If it just goes into a boot loop or something like that it is pretty easy to recover usually requiring a computer and Odin. Also videos available. A lot of videos are in the stickies in the top of General subforum.
3. No, rooting does not wipe your data. Once you are rooted there are backup programs available that I recommend you use before flashing ROMs.
4. If you want to unroot to sell the phone it is as simple as using Odin to put full stock back on. That will also wipe your data for easier sale.
5. Hmmm...I think Legendary is very beginner friendly. I put it on my GF's phone and she LOVES it.
Feel free to ask questions here as you go or PM me. But watch those videos.
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kennyglass123 said:
1. Real easy on EC05 but if you already upgraded to Gingerbread, a little more difficult. Qbking77 has made some amazing easy to follow videos. Google qbking77 how to root EI22 OTA. If you can't find it I can get you a link tonight.
2. A true brick means a dead phone, no lights, no power, no nothing. That is difficult to recover from. If it just goes into a boot loop or something like that it is pretty easy to recover usually requiring a computer and Odin. Also videos available. A lot of videos are in the stickies in the top of General subforum.
3. No, rooting does not wipe your data. Once you are rooted there are backup programs available that I recommend you use before flashing ROMs.
4. If you want to unroot to sell the phone it is as simple as using Odin to put full stock back on. That will also wipe your data for easier sale.
5. Hmmm...I think Legendary is very beginner friendly. I put it on my GF's phone and she LOVES it.
Feel free to ask questions here as you go or PM me. But watch those videos.
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Thanks I'll try it this afternoon
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kennyglass123 said:
1. Real easy on EC05 but if you already upgraded to Gingerbread, a little more difficult. Qbking77 has made some amazing easy to follow videos. Google qbking77 how to root EI22 OTA. If you can't find it I can get you a link tonight.
2. A true brick means a dead phone, no lights, no power, no nothing. That is difficult to recover from. If it just goes into a boot loop or something like that it is pretty easy to recover usually requiring a computer and Odin. Also videos available. A lot of videos are in the stickies in the top of General subforum.
3. No, rooting does not wipe your data. Once you are rooted there are backup programs available that I recommend you use before flashing ROMs.
4. If you want to unroot to sell the phone it is as simple as using Odin to put full stock back on. That will also wipe your data for easier sale.
5. Hmmm...I think Legendary is very beginner friendly. I put it on my GF's phone and she LOVES it.
Feel free to ask questions here as you go or PM me. But watch those videos.
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Ever-helpful kenny is spot-on again. This pretty much sums it up. The only thing I would add is another ROM to try out would be the CleanGB one. I put that on wifey's phone and she likes that one. I'm a Legendary guy and I would say it's pretty easy to use. I don't have any issues with it at all. The CleanGB ROM is more stock-ish than Legendary, so it's really up to you.
qbking makes really good videos, as mentioned. He even shows you exactly what threads to go into and get what you need out of them. The only thing easier/better would be to have someone physically show up at your house and do it for you.

Spot on info... but rooting gingerbread is also super easy... download the rom you want to use (kernel will be included in the rom) odin cwm 5.0.2.7 with nothing checked (not even auto reboot). Pull battery when odin finishes. Boot into cwm using 3 finger method directly after odin and flash rom... now you are rooted on the custom gb rom... if you want to stay stock you will have to download the su.zip and a custom kernel (believe there is a stock one with keyboard fix) odin the kernel and then cwm and then flash su.zip. rooted on stock.. see pretty easy!
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Also rooting will help with your spelling (assuming you meant the keyboard skipping).
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xopher.hunter said:
Also rooting will help with your spelling (assuming you meant the keyboard skipping).
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I see no spelling errors... and yes the keyboard fix (ya know the fix to stop the skipping).
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R3537L1F3 said:
Excuse any spelling errors... you on an epic you know why they there.
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I was referring to that lol
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xopher.hunter said:
I was referring to that lol
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Lol... wow must have missed that... sorry I thought you were referring to me! I was a physical education major and an english minor in college so I take offense if people say I have bad spelling/grammar.... my bad....
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How Not To Brick Your E4GT (UPDATED 10/13/12)

-PLEASE READ THE WHOLE THREAD BEFORE ASKING, OR STATING ANYTHING OR YOU WILL BE TROLLED (BADLY)
-YOU, AND ONLY YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR YOU'RE ACTIONS. IF YOU FLASH AND BRICK YOU'RE PHONE, ONLY YOU ARE TO BLAME.
Sorry guys it's been a while since I've been able to update this thread, I'm extremely glad to see that it's being used throughout the E4GT community. Well I guess it's time to update this so lets get started, and please forgive me if I miss anything as I have been on ICS mainly for a long time.
-Are you on a rom with a stock recovery or with a kernel released prior to SOURCE? Use Odin buddy!
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Just because we have source now, does not mean you can't still brick you're device. In fact many people are still on ICS builds prior to FF18 or newer, this includes people using stock kernels as well. Do not use the recovery on you're phone to do anything, The stock recovery is meant for files signed by Samsung and only Samsung, Roms prior to source with a custom recovery had the dreaded EMMC bug which would brick some people with a simple wipe. If any of the above applies to you and you wish to get back to GB or ICS then click on the following link that corresponds to you're desire and follow the steps.
EL29 One Click Link Below
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1433101
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ICS FF18 (Original ICS OTA update) Link Below
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1721229
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ICS FI27 (Newest ICS OTA update) Link Below
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1932032
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-After you install the .Tar file to you're phone, you'll need to install a custom recovery using a Auto Root Package found below, just follow the instructions. (use the FF18 Combo to install a custom recovery on the FI27 version)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342728
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-Wanna flash to ICS from GB?
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Simply pick the ICS rom you wish to use and flash using the OP's instructions. The issue of flashing to ICS from GB never really existed. If you are still worried about the risks of flashing to ICS, then use the Odin One Click method above and you're guaranteed fine.
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-Wanna Flash to GB from ICS?(includes restoring backups to GB roms too)
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This is where issues began to occur, prior to source release. The EMMC bug was present during the ICS leaks leading up to source release FF18 (FF18 OTA not being the issue). If you are on a rom which already contains a source kernel (FF18 and newer) Flashing to GB is the same as flashing to another rom, just follow the OP's instructions. If you're on a leaked rom with a stock recovery, or custom recovery, use the Odin One Click method to get back to GB or ICS. DO NOT WIPE IN NON-SOURCE KERNELS--- EVER
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-Wanna Flash Good ol' CyanogenMod, or Something else AOSP?
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-CyanogenMod 9 as of recent bulids has a proven SAFE RECOVERY, so you should be able to flash to, and from without issues
-I am unsure if CyanogenMod 10, or other Jellybean AOSP roms have a safe recovery, so I recommend this method below
Always use the EL26CWM kernel to flash AOSP roms. I myself, have flashed CyanogenMod 9 with multiple non-CWM kernels without issues, but better safe then sorry right? Thanks to rwilco12, we now have a repository for kernels, and modems so give him a big thanks. You can find the EL26 CWM kernel here.
http://rwilco12.androidfilehost.com/?dir=Kernels/Recovery Kernels/GB/Chris41g/Stock CWM
Simply download the rom you wish to flash, as well as the EL26CWM kernel. Flash the kernel, and reboot back into the recovery. When you're phone restarts back into recovery press up, down, up, down with you're volume buttons to enable the selection button (power on/off button). Now flash the rom USING THE RECOMMENDED FLASHING INSTRUCTIONS. Instructions of roms may differ from others so be sure to read the Original Post by the dev before flashing.
-Are you on an AOSP rom and you wish to flash to a TW rom or other?
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Follow the same instructions for flashing to an AOSP rom, except replace the AOSP rom with the rom of you're choice. You can also use the One Click Odin Method from before. I have used both of these methods for flashing a different rom while on AOSP multiple times without any issues whatsoever.
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-Bricking Info
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-For more info on the EMMC chip corruption issue from kernels prior to source go here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1644364
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MISC
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-Stick with source kernels and you should be safe
-Stay away from touch recovery, unless it's source-based
-Stay away from Rom manager, It's not, and probably never will be optimized for our phone
-Thanks
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Calkulin, Mijj,all of Team Venom, all of Team Rejectz, agat, good ol' ruj22, rwilco12, garwynn, Ja5on for the title, all devs, and themers

Hey xST4T1K, great idea for a thread man, and great accumulation of information. As it seems, I have seen quite a few bricked devices in the Q&A lately. Hopefully new members of this community will take a moment to read this and understand some of the problems that others are having in hopes that it will help at least one person from brickin' their celly. Thanks again xST4T1K...

I really think that something like this should be stickied....

jasone4gt said:
Hey xST4T1K, great idea for a thread man, and great accumulation of information. As it seems, I have seen quite a few bricked devices in the Q&A lately. Hopefully new members of this community will take a moment to read this and understand some of the problems that others are having in hopes that it will help at least one person from brickin' their celly. Thanks again xST4T1K...
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No problem man, If you have anything to add please feel free, I know I missed some things I'm sure, but glad you like it!

shiftr182 said:
I really think that something like this should be stickied....
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Exactly what I was thinking. With a title something along the lines of How to not brick your device.

shiftr182 said:
I really think that something like this should be stickied....
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Agreed, I was surprised I hadn't seen any other threads like it yet

jasone4gt said:
Exactly what I was thinking. With a title something along the lines of How to not brick your device.
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Lol renamed and gave you credit for the tittle

Some of us, myself included , bricked by using odin. I'm very experienced in modding my phones and I bricked one, so its not a lack of knowledge that caused this. I was going from one of the ics builds back to a stock rooted rom using one of sfhubs all in one odin packages and it some how screwed up the data partition. I had done it several times without issue so it surprised me when it bricked it. I think that I was using the touch recovery when it happened but I'm not positive. Hope this helps someone.
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xST4T1K said:
Lol renamed and gave you credit for the tittle
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LOL nice, you didn't have to do that it's your thread, but thanks man!

jasone4gt said:
LOL nice, you didn't have to do that it's your thread, but thanks man!
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Lol it's a way better title then mine bro, plus hopefully it will open up to more people

stonesaber said:
Some of us, myself included , bricked by using odin. I'm very experienced in modding my phones and I bricked one, so its not a lack of knowledge that caused this. I was going from one of the ics builds back to a stock rooted rom using one of sfhubs all in one odin packages and it some how screwed up the data partition. I had done it several times without issue so it surprised me when it bricked it. I think that I was using the touch recovery when it happened but I'm not positive. Hope this helps someone.
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Actually, more then likely your device isn't bricked, sfhub helped someone else with the same issue unbrick they're device. Look around the q&a section and you'll find it. I also mentioned touch recovery as a possible issue, gotta read broski. Doesn't matter how experienced you are, you can still have a brick with one wrong move, even devs brick sometimes, I've been doing this for 5 years now and even I almost did the other day.

xST4T1K said:
Actually, more then likely your device isn't bricked, sfhub helped someone else with the same issue unbrick they're device. Look around the q&a section and you'll find it. I also mentioned touch recovery as a possible issue, gotta read broski. Doesn't matter how experienced you are, you can still have a brick with one wrong move, even devs brick sometimes, I've been doing this for 5 years now and even I almost did the other day.
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There was nothing to read. I was one of the first. I tried everything before finally sending it to Josh at mobiletechvideos.com. It's on the way back and should be here @ Sat. According to him in the main tread though, even he was unable to repair it but he didn't mention mine being un-repairable in the emails he sent me. I'll find out soon and let everyone know.

stonesaber said:
There was nothing to read. I was one of the first. I tried everything before finally sending it to Josh at mobiletechvideos.com. It's on the way back and should be here @ Sat. According to him in the main tread though, even he was unable to repair it but he didn't mention mine being un-repairable in the emails he sent me. I'll find out soon and let everyone know.
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Calm down buddy! just be more careful when flashing that's all, and stay away from touch recovery, even Steady debated pulling the link because of bricking issues.

xST4T1K said:
Calm down buddy! just be more careful when flashing that's all, and stay away from touch recovery, even Steady debated pulling the link because of bricking issues.
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I'm perfectly calm. As stated, I was one of the first to brick using touch recovery so even if the link was pulled, it would've been too late for me. I do not need anyone jumping to conclusions without having the facts. That is all.

stonesaber said:
I'm perfectly calm. As stated, I was one of the first to brick using touch recovery so even if the link was pulled, it would've been too late for me. I do not need anyone jumping to conclusions without having the facts. That is all.
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Completely understand now, didn't know how long ago you bricked so sorry for the assumption, hope you get it restored. I know this thread may not solve everyone's issue but please understand that I put it up so people were aware that things may be an issue

This is great to see before I start flashing thank you
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Sheldon_ said:
This is great to see before I start flashing thank you
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At least you took the time to read this before posting another thread that you bricked you phone doing the same thing others are doing and not reading first..... My hats off to you good sir
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Epix4G said:
At least you took the time to read this before posting another thread that you bricked you phone doing the same thing others are doing and not reading first..... My hats off to you good sir
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Agreed, too many people are getting flash happy and not paying attention to the forums anymore

Haha thanks guys
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I've bricked mine a different way. Was playing around with a CM9 test build, and bricked mine pretty good. I can get to odin and recovery, and sometimes it will loop the boot animation infinitely.
Everytime i try a OC odin, it hangs at data.img forever, i can't restore any rom, tried reflashing the rom that 'broke' my phone, not sure where else to head. looking like $35 at sprint ain't too shabby

Am I doing it correctly

So I'm still pretty new on the E4GT forums, having recently come over from a Nexus one, which was quite a bit easier to mess with as far as ROM's are concerned, and much less easy to brick. About the only thing that could brick an N1 was flashing a radio, and new radio's didn't come out that often, so no big deal.
I'm currently running Calkulins EL29 mod with an FC14 modem on my E4GT, but I'm really wanting to mess with the testing builds of CM9, I really miss CM. All the steps seems to spread out across multiple threads, so I want to make sure I do it correctly so as not to brick.
1. nandroid backup, backup, backup
2. boot to download mode
3. load stock cwm el26 through odin
4. flash cm9 zip
5. mess around with it.
Where I'm a little confused is how to get back to where I was should I decide to wait some more. How do I get back to the EL29 CWM so that I can then restore the nandroid backup? Also, will I need to flash different modems again, or can I stick with the fc14 modem through all of this?
Please understand that I'm not a total n00b at all of this, been flashing all kinds of ROM's on my old Nexus one for two years, just don't have much experience with Sammy devices.

You just want too flash roms and themes?
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I would also like to know the answer to this.. I'm terrified to flash or odin any ics-based roms because I don't want to brick my phone like a lot of others have
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ScubaSteev said:
You just want too flash roms and themes?
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Themes, not really, but ROM's yes. It's just a bit confusing cause I see things like, you need this CWM for this, you need to flash this, or you need to Odin that, you need this specific CWM for this, or you need to get back to stock before you fan flash or Odin this or that.
But what I'm really wanting help with at this moments, is the testing build of CM9, and then how to get back if I don't like it at this time.

Ok....I download roms straight from xda app and then I go to recovery......do a full wipe....wipe data/wipe dalvic/wipe cache/wipe battery stats.........then I install .zip (rom) then reboot.....that's all I do,its pretty simple
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ScubaSteev said:
Ok....I download roms straight from xda app and then I go to recovery......do a full wipe....wipe data/wipe dalvic/wipe cache/wipe battery stats.........then I install .zip (rom) then reboot.....that's all I do,its pretty simple
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The problem is that CM9 is an ICS ROM, you can't just flash willy nilly as there are a lot of reports of people bricking their phones cause they didn't use the right recovery. How to flash CM9 on is not my problem, it's how to get back to EL29 if I don't like the current testing build of CM9.

Ohh yeah....I don't mess with that stuff lol,can't take a chance.......but everyone says don't.
And I love cm7 can't wait for cm9 to be stable
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Check out QBKing77 on YouTube. He has very simple videos about how to get back to stock after flashing ROMs, his guidance taught me everything. But don't let my noob-ness detour you, they are great videos.
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xerxax said:
Check out QBKing77 on YouTube. He has very simple videos about how to get back to stock after flashing ROMs, his guidance taught me everything. But don't let my noob-ness detour you, they are great videos.
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People, please read my OP, I'm already rooted and running a custom gingerbread rom and recovery. I'm wanting to run CM9, but it may not be stable enough for me, so I'm wanting to know what the steps are to get back to my custom gingerbread rom should I decide to go back.

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People, please read my OP, I'm already rooted and running a custom gingerbread rom and recovery. I'm wanting to run CM9, but it may not be stable enough for me, so I'm wanting to know what the steps are to get back to my custom gingerbread rom should I decide to go back.
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The guy you just quoted... just told you where to find that information. :what:
This has been discussed ad nauseum all over the forums, and if you do a bit of research you will find the exact procedure. Since I'm on my phone, kinda a pain to type it all out. But he's right, the point is to get back to stock GB rom before restoring any GB nandroids. (specifically before wiping any partitions, but that's yet another long explanation.) This issue And procedure is the same for ICS leaks, for cm9, for AOKP.
Look for a sticky thread in general titled "how not to brick your phone" or something.
Or, god forbid, actually read one of the ICS/cm9/AOKP/leak threads. I swear, every third page you will see someone ask this and the process described.
And QBKING77s videos have a step by step explanation for this as well. Really the best way.
And yes, you can keep the modem, no matter what rom/kernel you run. Same thing as a "radio".
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kingdazy said:
The guy you just quoted... just told you where to find that information. :what:
This has been discussed ad nauseum all over the forums, and if you do a bit of research you will find the exact procedure. Since I'm on my phone, kinda a pain to type it all out. But he's right, the point is to get back to stock GB rom before restoring any GB nandroids. (specifically before wiping any partitions, but that's yet another long explanation.) This issue And procedure is the same for ICS leaks, for cm9, for AOKP.
Look for a sticky thread in general titled "how not to brick your phone" or something.
Or, god forbid, actually read one of the ICS/cm9/AOKP/leak threads. I swear, every third page you will see someone ask this and the process described.
And QBKING77s videos have a step by step explanation for this as well. Really the best way.
And yes, you can keep the modem, no matter what rom/kernel you run. Same thing as a "radio".
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I did some searching, and everything I found says to get back to stock, I didn't see where it said that you have to get back to stock first before you can then restore a nandroid.
This is not how it was done on the Nexus One, so it's new to me.

garfnodie said:
I did some searching, and everything I found says to get back to stock, I didn't see where it said that you have to get back to stock first before you can then restore a nandroid.
This is not how it was done on the Nexus One, so it's new to me.
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Ics kennels with cwm have been bricking phones ....some just by wiping data ...they corrupt your data partition making it impossible to write to ..jtag doesn't even work on it...so we have been Odin back to stock GB and go from there
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You may want to read this if you haven't already:
How Not To Brick Your E4GT
Now that it has been stickied the OP went through and updated the first post to cover most of I believe you are trying to find out. Hope this helps!

Epix4G said:
Ics kennels with cwm have been bricking phones ....some just by wiping data ...they corrupt your data partition making it impossible to write to ..jtag doesn't even work on it...so we have been Odin back to stock GB and go from there
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That's what I've been seeing, which is why I want to make sure I do it right. I don't even know what jtag is, had to look it up. Some kind of debugging tool from I found.
garwynn said:
You may want to read this if you haven't already:
How Not To Brick Your E4GT
Now that it has been stickied the OP went through and updated the first post to cover most of I believe you are trying to find out. Hope this helps!
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I'll definitely give it good read. Thanks.

New to the android and Epic touch 4g

Just picked one up yesterday after years of the iphone, Was wondering whats the best way and most up to date way to root the phone? Also would like advice on roms, etc etc.

droidgalaxy said:
Just picked one up yesterday after years of the iphone, Was wondering whats the best way and most up to date way to root the phone? Also would like advice on roms, etc etc.
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Quickest way is to use one of sfhub's many one-click stock-rooted options. From there you can install a custom recovery and then start ROM shopping, but please, please, please read everything thoroughly and ask questions 'before' flashing to avoid bricking your phone.
As far as custom ROMs it's going to depend on if you stay on GB or jump to ICS. I've only used Calkulin's GB ROMs and they are great, for ICS I've used Venum's ROMs, Agat63 and currently run Blu Kuban by Rujelus22.
Good luck and happy flashing, remember when in doubt ask and wait for an answer.
Link to sfhub's one-click for EL29 (GB)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1433101
Link to sfhub's one-click for FF11 (ICS)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1705730

Is there an advantage running ICS over GB? I will for sure ask questions if I have them, With the Iphone it was just one click and boom jailbroke, this seems a little more in detail, but doesn't mean Im not gonna give it a shot, lol

droidgalaxy said:
Is there an advantage running ICS over GB? I will for sure ask questions if I have them, With the Iphone it was just one click and boom jailbroke, this seems a little more in detail, but doesn't mean Im not gonna give it a shot, lol
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It really seems preference at this point, battery life for me on ICS isn't what it was on GB, but I'm on the latest release of ICS MIUI. LOVE IT. Have fun, and as mentioned, read the sticky relating to" how not to brick"
Have fun!
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So If I wanna try ICS do I root first then do ICS? Or does the program link you gave me root it also?

droidgalaxy said:
So If I wanna try ICS do I root first then do ICS? Or does the program link you gave me root it also?
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The linked program roots the phone as well as giving you the ability to easily flash a custom recovery. It is through that custom recovery that you will flash roms. Also get acquainted with ODIN! It is very important and you'll need to use that program if you decide to return to GB. Search qbking and EPIC4G Touch in you tube. He will walk you through the necessary steps.
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droidgalaxy said:
So If I wanna try ICS do I root first then do ICS? Or does the program link you gave me root it also?
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Look to be honest you came from the iPhone. I'm not starting a war here lol. Stick with GINGERBREAD for awhile, you will thank me! Flash different GINGERBREAD Roms! Why? Because you will get the hang of things! I bet one of your questions will be
"I flashed a recovery, but when I flashed a new rom, the old recovery I flashed is no longer there?"
Get use to the phone first. Read a lot we can't stress that enough. But if you need a guide to walk you through step by step I'm offering my help to you! & so you can see how Android is way better than iPhone! lol
Edit: I personally don't suggest you jump to ICS just yet. Because messing with ICS will cause you to brick your phone! Dead, wasted, basura, R.I.P..... so get the hang of things and remember ODIN & MOBILE ODIN IS YOUR BEST FRIEND
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Fair enough, I'll stick with GB for awhile. And take you up on your offer, lol
So if I want to try a different rom, how do we go about that? Do I need to root first?

droidgalaxy said:
Fair enough, I'll stick with GB for awhile. And take you up on your offer, lol
So if I want to try a different rom, how do we go about that? Do I need to root first?
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Yes you need root! Use Odin and flash this one click root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=21053277
Once your done with that you will have a recovery you can use to flash different Gingerbread roms
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[Q] Clockwork Mod Recovery

Hi.. just moved from the Samsung Vibrant S to the Epic 4G touch. I am confused on how to get Clockwork Mod recovery on my phone. Flashing it via the ROM Manager Premium app doesn't seem to work. I reboot into recovery, and no Clockwork Mod.
What is the appropriate and correct way to get Clockwork Mod on the phone? It seems for now, the only way I can play with ROMS is to find an ODIN version of the ROM. I am willing to use that if necessary, but a lot of ROMS are not released in ODIN format. Can someone help? Thanks!

Recovery is packed with kernal. So you have to flash a kernal with the recovery of choice. I think the consensus is to use Odin or MobilOdin for now.
Agat63 has some nice kernals and CM9 folks are making some safe ones.
Make sure you read the stickies on how not to brick your phone. There's some dangerous stuff that can brick you permanently, especially if youre used to flashing stuff on other phones. Theyre not just for noobies. Definitely read the stickies here. And did i mention to read the stickies?
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Please tell me you are on a Gingerbread rom!
Also, do not use Rom Manager, ever.
We can help you with this, but tell us what you flashed so far so we know how to proceed. Tnx
Edit: Its ok to be on ics, but please don't do any rom or kernel flashing yet until we're sure its done the safe way.
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thanks guys. Right now, I haven't flashed a new ROM as of yet. Is there one that you would recommend. I'd rather wait till CM is in beta stage, and I have checked out Phantom's rom.
I did try installing a kernel FE22 i believe, and thought it would have recovery in it, but getting into recovery mode, I don't see Clockwork mod. Am i doing it incorrectly? Which kernel would u recommend. Thanks!

Heed tdunham's advice about ROM manager or you'll paperweight your shiny new phone. Here are the kernels http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1662295 Read through some of the threads. I would recommend using the EL26 CWM or one of the latest ICS versions (FF11 FF18) from Agat63; they have not failed me or others. Being new to this device I'd recommend using one of sfhub's one-clicks then odin a kernel with recovery (again Agat would be my choice). Be careful to choose a recovery and install method that is expressly laid out by the developer. Using the wrong format, kernel, wipe, install method can also paperweight your phone.
Good luck.

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thanks guys. Right now, I haven't flashed a new ROM as of yet. Is there one that you would recommend. I'd rather wait till CM is in beta stage, and I have checked out Phantom's rom.
I did try installing a kernel FE22 i believe, and thought it would have recovery in it, but getting into recovery mode, I don't see Clockwork mod. Am i doing it incorrectly? Which kernel would u recommend. Thanks!
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I'm not sure what you've done so far but this is the method to install stock rooted and also CWM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24158551&postcount=9980
From there, you can flash anything you want. I would REALLY recommend sticking with a Gingerbread rom for a while. Flashing over to the leaked ICS builds can be pretty hazardous if you're not absolutely certain of how it's done.
I prefer Calkulin's 3.0 GB rom found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1332837
It may look stock but believe me it is not. There are a few themed GB roms around to try also.

Wicked sensations is an awesome ICS ROM by Team Venum.
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I have what may appear to be a pretty dumb question. I am running EL29 stock but rooted with Rogue Recovery which states it is CWM 5.0.2.7 I believe. I've been told that Rogue is not currently a safe recovery. I would like to know if there is a way to get my phone to where when I boot into recovery it is CWM and not Rogue ?? Hope this makes sense. I've searched for delete Rogue recovery to no avail. Any help would be appreciated.
thanks in advance.

Longball said:
I have what may appear to be a pretty dumb question. I am running EL29 stock but rooted with Rogue Recovery which states it is CWM 5.0.2.7 I believe. I've been told that Rogue is not currently a safe recovery. I would like to know if there is a way to get my phone to where when I boot into recovery it is CWM and not Rogue ?? Hope this makes sense. I've searched for delete Rogue recovery to no avail. Any help would be appreciated.
thanks in advance.
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Here is the Kernel Repository maintained by RWilco. Just pay attention to the notes and the descriptions for each group and then read the threads linked for each.
:edit: Side note - Do NOT use Rom Manager to apply kernels/recovery for this phone.
If you need directions and helpful information, and if you haven't already, read this. [TUT] What Is ClockworkMod And How To Use It [Complete Guide] [VeNuM]

I'm so very confused as to what to do right now. I just bought an e4gt phone that I was told was rooted and flashed to cricket already, but when I get home, no custom recovery and I su doesn't respond to auto allow requests from superuser.apk, so I figure it lost root on that ics update. It's saying it's Fl24, and upon following various threads and stickies and videos, I'm absolutely overwhelmed, especially considering e4gtauto-sfx.exe and e4gtauto.zip are missing from their download links in a monster thread here in xda, so any help would be appreciated...

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I'm so very confused as to what to do right now. I just bought an e4gt phone that I was told was rooted and flashed to cricket already, but when I get home, no custom recovery and I su doesn't respond to auto allow requests from superuser.apk, so I figure it lost root on that ics update. It's saying it's Fl24, and upon following various threads and stickies and videos, I'm absolutely overwhelmed, especially considering e4gtauto-sfx.exe and e4gtauto.zip are missing from their download links in a monster thread here in xda, so any help would be appreciated...
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Don't necro post. And go read the stickies in the general section.
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Don't necro post. And go read the stickies in the general section.
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Okay, now I would just like to say, as long as you necro post in a thread relevant to your isssue/question you shouldn't be responded to in that manner^^^
If it's already there and they post a new one they get flamed like hell for it, at least they took the initiative to actually search obviously!
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H4rryTipp3r said:
Okay, now I would just like to say, as long as you necro post in a thread relevant to your isssue/question you shouldn't be responded to in that manner^^^
If it's already there and they post a new one they get flamed like hell for it, at least they took the initiative to actually search obviously!
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That's the problem, his questions don't pertain directly to CWM. He just says that there is not one on his phone. Basically, he is asking about how to get root back on a device that sounds like it actually wasnt rooted, and that is a completely different subject. And even if he was directly asking about CWM, the answer is in the post right above his. So he my have searched, but he isn't reading.
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All sorted out now, and you're right, it was all there for me to find. The issues with this phone regarding bricked devices and various unsafe recoveries and kernels WAS overwhelming, but after a couple days of lurking the stickies and all the other related threads I believe I've got at least a working awareness of the situation. For anyone else who comes after me, agats tREC CWM based recovery combined with the fl24 kernel as compiled by garwynn is a good place to begin, and qbking77's video tutorials will go a long way to getting you up to speed. Thanks (for nothing ) folks, this e4gt will live to see another day!
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GrimeSyndicate said:
All sorted out now, and you're right, it was all there for me to find. The issues with this phone regarding bricked devices and various unsafe recoveries and kernels WAS overwhelming, but after a couple days of lurking the stickies and all the other related threads I believe I've got at least a working awareness of the situation. For anyone else who comes after me, agats tREC CWM based recovery combined with the fl24 kernel as compiled by garwynn is a good place to begin, and qbking77's video tutorials will go a long way to getting you up to speed. Thanks (for nothing ) folks, this e4gt will live to see another day!
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Easiest way is to Odin full restore (rooted) the desired ROM. As of now I'd say GB27
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191954
[LINK][ROM][ODIN][TAR]SPH-D710 GB27 (GB27 Modem/Kernel/ROM - Root/Stock)
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Well, while that is the newer repack, i wouldn't day it's the EASIEST method, because the vast majority (dare i say all?) of AOSP based ROMs specifically instruct you to "not use with a JellyBean modem." Following your method, they'd have to Odin flash to gain root, mobile Odin their CWM recovery, then follow ir up with flashing back to an ICS modern, re updating their carrier data & PRL (as well as nv items n all that) then get on to the ROM flashing business. If they start with FL24, they're able to side-step the whole modem compatibility consideration and jump right into flashing their custom OS of choice. Unless, of course, they decide to go with something that's TouchWiz based. But having been new to this device not that long ago, i can say with confidence that the AOSP based ROMs that reside in the "Android original development" thread are much more appealing to someone who's just gained root and is settling down to tweak their device to the fullest extent that modern development safely allows. So, yes, that is the most updated method, but easiest? Gotta say that was covered in my post...
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GrimeSyndicate said:
Well, while that is the newer repack, i wouldn't day it's the EASIEST method, because the vast majority (dare i say all?) of AOSP based ROMs specifically instruct you to "not use with a JellyBean modem." Following your method, they'd have to Odin flash to gain root, mobile Odin their CWM recovery, then follow ir up with flashing back to an ICS modern, re updating their carrier data & PRL (as well as nv items n all that) then get on to the ROM flashing business. If they start with FL24, they're able to side-step the whole modem compatibility consideration and jump right into flashing their custom OS of choice. Unless, of course, they decide to go with something that's TouchWiz based. But having been new to this device not that long ago, i can say with confidence that the AOSP based ROMs that reside in the "Android original development" thread are much more appealing to someone who's just gained root and is settling down to tweak their device to the fullest extent that modern development safely allows. So, yes, that is the most updated method, but easiest? Gotta say that was covered in my post...
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You have no idea what is the easiest method... Your method had a ton of steps and nothing to do with what was even asked or brought up by the other user.
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graydiggy said:
You have no idea what is the easiest method... Your method had a ton of steps and nothing to do with what was even asked or brought up by the other user.
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I was a bit cheeky. Apologies. That's what i get for drunk posting... His post was written with the best of intentions. That was no way of me to show my gratitude. However, graydiggy, I'm guessing you weren't hugged enough as a child.... As for what you said about his post, you're half right, the GB27 method would be a fine choice for some purposes. And to clear up the mess i was in when i first posed my question to this thread, that'd have given me root and gotten me back to a happy place. But i didn't expound on my end purpose... I wanted to be able to flash Cyanogenmod, AOKP, etc, etc... And perhaps without the bundled recovery that'd still be a fine route to go, except for the JB modem issue i mentioned, but that's just an extra step. But, on a side note, Garwynn just uncovered some real troubles with the GB27 kernel and custom recovery repack he put out, in case anyone wants to look over it you can find the thread here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40218765. But, for flashing aosp ROMs, sidestepping the jb modem issue does save a step, so for that purpose, I'd still go with the fl24 one click. In my opinion and for my purposes. So again, sorry for my cheeky-ass post.
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I don't know how many times I was hugged... Who cares? Some people do like me and some don't, because I am brutally honest 95% of the time. When a user offers advice that is lacking or more work than what needs to be done, I tend to let them know how dumb it is and I have no problem doing it. I am not always trying to be a d**k about it, but it comes out that way sometimes...
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Boohoo, I gave bad advice and got called on it, I'm going to pout now :stompsfeet: :sly:
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