I am running CM10 nightly 24. When I try using the cm9 utility it wont flash in CWM, it errors. Will someone please make a new version that will boot the Epic from SD on CM10? If not, does anyone know how to make the cm9 version to work?
CM9 Multiboot Utility:
http://epiccm.blogspot.com/2012/01/boot-el30-stock-from-sdcard.html
At the risk of raising your ire, are you sure you're doing it right? I don't think the utility cares which CM version you're running (unless the repartitioning that's part of CM10 interferes with it??).
You need to download and untar the utility tarball onto your PC first, then copy the boot_FC09.zip from your PC to your SD card's /sdcard/multiboot/FC09 directory.
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arschend said:
At the risk of raising your ire, are you sure you're doing it right? I don't think the utility cares which CM version you're running (unless the repartitioning that's part of CM10 interferes with it??).
You need to download and untar the utility tarball onto your PC first, then copy the boot_FC09.zip from your PC to your SD card's /sdcard/multiboot/FC09 directory.
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No, he's correct. The current multiboot utility won't work from CM10 due to some undetermined incompatibility between the kernels. I intend to post a workaround soon, which basically has you flash a 2.6 kernel so the multiboot will work, then flash back your proper CM10 kernel after you're done. Bit of pain with the extra steps, but it's faster than restoring all the way back to CM9.
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No, he's correct. The current multiboot utility won't work from CM10 due to some undetermined incompatibility between the kernels. I intend to post a workaround soon, which basically has you flash a 2.6 kernel so the multiboot will work, then flash back your proper CM10 kernel after you're done. Bit of pain with the extra steps, but it's faster than restoring all the way back to CM9.
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thanks for the info, now i dont have to odin to switch prls again.
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I intend to post a workaround soon, which basically has you flash a 2.6 kernel so the multiboot will work, then flash back your proper CM10 kernel after you're done.
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Are saying all i need to do is flash 2.6 kernel and it'll work
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Are saying all i need to do is flash 2.6 kernel and it'll work
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You can try that yes.
1. Boot into recovery.
2. Do a backup, if you don't already have one with your current kernel.
3. Flash a 2.6 kernel (I tested with a CM9 kernel)
4. Reboot to recovery (since you won't be able to boot CM10)
5. Flash the boot_FC09.zip
6. Do whatever you need to do
7. Boot back into recovery
8. Advanced restore -> boot (or reflash CM10, reflash your CM10 kernel of choice, full restore, etc.)
How you restore your proper CM10 kernel is up to you. Advanced restore seems like the easiest way if you remember to backup first, although I haven't tested that method yet.
thanks. i used cleangb kernel and then multiboot worked.
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I have a proper fix for using the multiboot from CM10. Stay tuned.
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Sup everyone. Merry xmas to a
i want to flash franco.Kernel-nightly5. is it the same method as flashing a custom rom? do i just place the zip on the phone and still in bootloader? or is do i have to do it on the computer? if so is it possible to do it on a mac?
thank you
You can do it in different ways. If you have a zip file you can use Recovery Mode (or programs like Kernel Flasher), if you have a .tar file you can use Odin.
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You can do it in different ways. If you have a zip file you can use Recovery Mode (or programs like Kernel Flasher), if you have a .tar file you can use Odin.
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The flash thru cwm is the easiest method. I haven't seen odin with the nexus. If it had odin things would be a lot easier when it comes to switching roms.
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Does flashing the kernel wipe the device or does it need wiping after flashing a kernel
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Does flashing the kernel wipe the device or does it need wiping after flashing a kernel
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No, flashing a kernel won't wipe your device. I know there are scripts to clean the phone when you change kernel but I'm not sure.. because I've a Galaxy S2
THX, been wanting to take it to the next level but really didnt feel like redoing everything
I believe it is recommended to wipe your cache when you flash a new kernel also, as said above cwm is the easiest but you can flash in fastboot as well.
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Also wipe dalvik cache. You can never be too safe!
well i just looked at the OC kernels and they need 4.0.3 but all those builds are buggy and experimental so i guess ill have to wait. i need a fully functional device
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well i just looked at the OC kernels and they need 4.0.3 but all those builds are buggy and experimental so i guess ill have to wait. i need a fully functional device
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No? they aren't buggy or experimental. What are you talking about?
4.0.3 is compiled off AOSP sources. It's stable.
[ROM][CDMA][4.0.3] CM9 Kang *Updated 12/24 3:45pm*
[ROM][AOSP][4.0.3][CDMA] GummyNex 0.2.9 - 12/23/11
I looked at both of these and seems they are both WIP
some devs also recommend to mount system before flash also
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[ROM][CDMA][4.0.3] CM9 Kang *Updated 12/24 3:45pm*
[ROM][AOSP][4.0.3][CDMA] GummyNex 0.2.9 - 12/23/11
I looked at both of these and seems they are both WIP
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I've tried almost every ROM available and they are all quite stable. I am on the AOKP build and its flawless paired with the infamous Franco kernel
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I have my rooted E4GT and the Blazer ICS Rom is installed on it at the moment. I kinda want to try and switch to AOKP's latest build and try it out, but I'm not sure how to go about doing that since they clearly stated not to flash from ICS to ICS.
Could anyone point me in the right direction as to what I should do in order to make the switch to AOKP?
Links to both ROM's respective threads:
AOKP Build 40
Phantom's Blazer Rom
Thanks for your time.
You can just Odin the el26 cwm (sorry don't have the link to it on my phone) and flash AOKP from there.
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This is my method, it is 99.9% safe. You can also re-use it to go from other ROMs to any other ics ROM.
Download these drivers
Download this: OC ODIN File for EL26 and this: E4GT Root Utility
Using Titanium Backup, make a backup of all your stuff, or use your preferred back-upper, just not nandroid. I recommend buying the Pro version, because it will save you so many times, and the dev is great. It's a little expensive though for an app.
OC Odin back to EL26. The good thing about this is, the process is straight forward, and doesn't add to your flash counter, and does not yellow triangle either.
Open up e4gtauto-sfx.exe, option C, then I. This gives you CWM, And just in case, I do not recommend using other than standard CWM to flash ICS roms. but that's me.
When your phone reboots, it should have CWM, and be rooted, just load up the AOKP files, do a data wipe, and flash.
Thank you both for the replies
Would I be able to use calkulins format all to do the wipes? Or does that only work for certain ROMS? It seemed pretty fool proof when I used it, so I was wondering if I could just use that again and it would work just the same? I don't want to forget something and brick my phone as a result
And I'll look into titanium backup, thanks for the suggestion.
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Thank you both for the replies
Would I be able to use calkulins format all to do the wipes? Or does that only work for certain ROMS? It seemed pretty fool proof when I used it, so I was wondering if I could just use that again and it would work just the same? I don't want to forget something and brick my phone as a result
And I'll look into titanium backup, thanks for the suggestion.
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For ICS ROMs, I recommend to not use it, just do 1 system data wipe and you'll be fine.
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For ICS ROMs, I recommend to not use it, just do 1 system data wipe and you'll be fine.
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Alright, but all I should need to do is install the EL26 + CWM and I can flash AOKP? I don't need to go back to a stock gingerbread ROM or anything, or will the OC EL26 CWM do that for me?
And you said you don't recommend calkulin's format all for ICS roms, but that's what I was told to use for the Phantom Blazer ICS rom when I was flashing it?
Also, one more question; what is "flash count" and is it a bad thing? I'll do some googling on it myself, but I'd like to hear your explanation because I don't always understand people's ways of describing things and usually take weird explanations to understand so yours would still be much appreciated just in case, thanks. ^_^
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Alright, but all I should need to do is install the EL26 + CWM and I can flash AOKP? I don't need to go back to a stock gingerbread ROM or anything?
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You just need to be on a safe recovery.... if you wipe data in an unconfirmed recovery you can cause a brick. Either use the el26 that all use or the el29-reboot kernel. Both will work no matter what you install regardless of you install (granted you flash a working rom). I prefer the el29 because you install via mobile Odin and it boots straight to safe CWM recovery.
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You just need to be on a safe recovery.... if you wipe data in an unconfirmed recovery you can cause a brick. Either use the el26 that all use or the el29-reboot kernel. Both will work no matter what you install regardless of you install (granted you flash a working rom). I prefer the el29 because you install via mobile Odin and it boots straight to safe CWM recovery.
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Hmm, alright, sounds good.
Also, which data's do I need to wipe? Dalvik cache and there's one other I believe?
How would i download CWM on the CM9 since it comes with Stock recovery.
I recommend using twrp as it is known to be a safe recovery...
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Can i get a link?
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How would i download CWM on the CM9 since it comes with Stock recovery.
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CM9 Alfa6 comes with a safe recovey, I've used it to a few times already with no problems. I've done everything with it, wipe, backup/restore and flashed a bunch of tweaks.
Here's the CM9 Alfa6 page: http://e4gtcm.blogspot.com/2012/06/cm9-alpha6-for-epic-4g-touch-released.html
Edit: If your already on CM9 Alfa5 or below you can use mobile odin and flash this : http://db.tt/OHdoMN4m It's a safe EL26 kernel that has a safe CWM recovery. Just make sure you have everything you want to flash on your sdcard and the ICS kernel to flash back to.
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i just picked up an e4gt today, i had one back in december that i rooted then sold. so im back and now there's a ton of stuff out there for this phone.
i just came over from the evo design where there is pretty much nothing happening, and before that i had an evo shift. i had cm7 installed on that and loved it.
so what rom do you guys suggest i use? i see there is cm9 available in alpha form, which has me very tempted.
im looking for a stable rom with no bloatware. and id love some advice.
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i just picked up an e4gt today, i had one back in december that i rooted then sold. so im back and now there's a ton of stuff out there for this phone.
i just came over from the evo design where there is pretty much nothing happening, and before that i had an evo shift. i had cm7 installed on that and loved it.
so what rom do you guys suggest i use? i see there is cm9 available in alpha form, which has me very tempted.
im looking for a stable rom with no bloatware. and id love some advice.
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Go with cm9 that darchstar has posted. It works great and I use it as my daily. After you do the base install I recommend nightly 7/24 and using the chris41g kernel b3 version with it. Great battery life and full functionality.
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Does cm9 wipe out cwm?
I'm paranoid to do anything without an option for recovery.
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Here is your safest bet (as in super safe):
1. Download the el26 safe cwm kernel from the kernel repository in the sticky for this phone
2. Download cm9 6 and gapps
3. Follow cm9 6 download instructions
4. Let it boot
5. Use mobile Odin if you have it (highly recommend as it makes flashing so easy) and flash the el26 kernel that you downloaded in the kernel section from external sd...always check md5 sum first!
6. Once u see the blue light on ur phone in the LED, hold power+volume up to boot into recovery, once the sgs2 logo shows you can lay off the buttons
7. If you didn't do it in time or held too long, just pull the battery and go to recovery via power+volume up
8. You should be in cwm, flash the nightly of cm9, clear dalvik and cache, then flash the chris 41g b3 kernel and reboot
9. Enjoy
10. From this point forward you have a bomb rom and working recovery that will allow backup/nand/flashing safely.
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Look into Blu Kuban(team venum). No bloat, excellent help from dev. Plenty of options/mods/hacks/updates/themed apps/speed/great battery.
Ditto on Alex. Excellent support... Great battery life. It's themed so you should look at the screenshots and the video on the dev site.
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ok, i think im going to try the cm9 route, but i cannot find the correct kernel, or im doing something wrong. i got odin for android, and downloaded a couple of kernels i thought were the right ones and they didnt show up when i tried to select them with odin.
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ok, i think im going to try the cm9 route, but i cannot find the correct kernel, or im doing something wrong. i got odin for android, and downloaded a couple of kernels i thought were the right ones and they didnt show up when i tried to select them with odin.
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Here is the link for el26, first download.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26295021
The chris41g kernel has its own thread in development, grab the zip format of the cwm b3 version.
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im not finding a b3 version. but i did download the first kernel from chris41g
StockCWM-EL26.zip
i hope thats correct. im going to do a nandroid backup and give it a shot later today. thanks for the help and advice!
its been several months since ive been flashing roms, and i find that it takes me a few days to get back in the swing of things before im flashing again.
The b3 kernel is at chris's goo which is linked to in this xda thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28981308
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So I need to flash el26 kernel first, then I flash 41g-CWM-RC1-b3-0723.zip. then I can flash cm9 and gapps from recovery?
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So I need to flash el26 kernel first, then I flash 41g-CWM-RC1-b3-0723.zip. then I can flash cm9 and gapps from recovery?
El26, boot to recovery, install cm9 per their install guide...after successful install, flash el26 again, wipe cache/dalvik, and install the chris41g kernel from there.
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ok, so i got cm9 on the phone. very excited, except for the launcher wont allow me to add widgets. wierd, same thing with my touchpad.
anyway i tried to flash el26 and it stalled at the splash screen, so i opened up recovery and wiped cache and dalvik, then installed the chris41g kernel. and no dice. aaaanyway. whats the benefit to the other kernels versus what i get with cm9? and is there a solution to my problem?
I read 4g is unreliable on Chris' new kernels
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ok, so i got cm9 on the phone. very excited, except for the launcher wont allow me to add widgets. wierd, same thing with my touchpad.
anyway i tried to flash el26 and it stalled at the boot screen, so i opened up recovery and wiped cache and dalvik, then installed the chris41g kernel. and no dice. aaaanyway. whats the benefit to the other kernels versus what i get with cm9? and is there a solution to my problem?
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I get that problem whatever I wipe the dalvik cache
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well, im not sure what to do now. i love cyanogenmod, and id put up with a few hiccups if i could. but it looks like i wont be able to use this as a daily rom. very disappointing...
so, i might try the blu kuban rom.
at this point i want a debloated stable rom. im back to a rooted stock rom with el29.
i just dont want to brick my phone, i have insurance and can take it in to swap it out. its just a waste of time if i can avoid it.
any other suggestions?
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well, im not sure what to do now. i love cyanogenmod, and id put up with a few hiccups if i could. but it looks like i wont be able to use this as a daily rom. very disappointing...
so, i might try the blu kuban rom.
at this point i want a debloated stable rom. im back to a rooted stock rom with el29.
i just dont want to brick my phone, i have insurance and can take it in to swap it out. its just a waste of time if i can avoid it.
any other suggestions?
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Start with thread #1 on the attached link.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1625535
To Install
Boot to recovery
Make an NAND Backup
Wipe the phone (with the Format All X2 script)
Flash Part 1
Boot the phone
Go to the updater (Under put things back to stock) and install Part 2 (Two part install is to finish theming Talk)
Reboot and Enjoy
When I did this I went to CWM to flash this through odin. Rom works very smooth. There is a ton of information in the thread but that should get you started.
I'm new to Samsung Android phones, and new to the E4GT, so I need a little help.
I always flash the zip for the EL26 CWM5 recovery like instructed, soooo, here is my issue.
I'm running AOSP and thought I would try CM10 JB, soooo, I flashed into EL26, performed a full nandroid to my Ext SD. I flashed JB and gave it a shot. For issues known to all, I wanted to switch back
So, I went into recovery, flashed the EL26 recovery and rebooted recovery, I then restore the nandroid backup I just made, rebooted, went to the Samsung screen (with the yellow !). After some time, about 20-30 seconds, it goes to a black screen indefinately until I pull the battery.
Any ideas? I have yet to get a nandroid to work on this device. Had no issues at all on my 3D. I'm sure I'm doing something wrong.
TIA,
Tee Jay
You need to flash the AOSP kernel. Well first can you boot into recovery or download mode
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You need to flash the AOSP kernel. Well first can you boot into recovery or download mode
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Yeah I can get into recovery fine, so I flashed an AOSP kernel and then my wifi didn't work.
Is it not connecting?
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Is it not connecting?
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Nope, won't even turn on. But if I do a full clean flash of the exact ROM, it works fine.
I'm by far no expert but I'd say the kernel is being replaced by the gb recovery kernel when you flash back for your safe recovery.I personally keep a couple various recoveries so I can nandroid backup on the kernel native to the Rom and then the backup will contain the proper kernel.I think I got that right.so....nandroid b4 recovery has been my habit.
Had this issue before, minus the yellow triangle....anytime you're on an aosp rom and do a nand via el26, the nand stores the last kernel used (which is GB el26). After you restore, wipe cache and dalvik and then flash an aosp kernel, probly one from chris41g. Reboot and should he good to go.
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Had this issue before, minus the yellow triangle....anytime you're on an aosp rom and do a nand via el26, the nand stores the last kernel used (which is GB el26). After you restore, wipe cache and dalvik and then flash an aosp kernel, probly one from chris41g. Reboot and should he good to go.
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Right, I tried that with my AOKP backup, I was able to boot. But then my WiFi wasn't working because of something to do with the Kernel I'm assuming