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Help with root!

Ok, So i've successfully rooted my epic 4g touch and I successfully installed the rogue CWM found on this forum. Now whenever I try to flash the CM7 zip (trying to get AOKP), it will only boot into CWM and the phone won't boot. I've tried re-rooting, wiping dalvik (gives me volume patch error), and wiping cache, etc.
Any help?

No need to boot flash aokp in the recovery and on pretty sure aokp will boot
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It also seems to be installing the zips very fast.

iSaint said:
No need to boot flash aokp in the recovery and on pretty sure aokp will boot
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No, it doesn't boot. Gets stuck on Galaxy S II screen.

Help please!

Flash it twice. This is a common occurrence
And by that I mean flash it twice successively, one after the other. Should fix you up. Let us know if that doesn't work.
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Fendulon said:
Flash it twice. This is a common occurrence
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I've done that. It didn't work.

You don't need to install CM7 to install AOKP.
Try this: ODIN to stock EL29, use one click root (choose option C, then I (this'll root your device and give stock CWM recovery)).
Then boot into recovery, flash AOKP, gapps and FD02 modem if you'd like.
Stock EL29: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1352310
Root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342728

3meister said:
You don't need to install CM7 to install AOKP.
Try this: ODIN to stock EL29, use one click root (choose option C, then I (this'll root your device and give stock CWM recovery)) then boot into recovery, flash AOKP, gapps and FD02 modem if you'd like.
Stock EL29: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1352310
Root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342728
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I'll try that.

^ that start from scratch and relax you're far from bricked
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batting1000 said:
I've done that. It didn't work.
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Really? Interesting. Ok well most people are actually flashing AOKP and Codename from the EL26 CWM that is linked in the OP of those threads. That is actually how I have flashed over 15 times with different builds. So if you can Odin EL26 with clockwork mod you should be able to flash AOKP after you flash a calkulin format all to wipe all relevant partitions and don't forget to install Google apps.
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3meister said:
You don't need to install CM7 to install AOKP.
Try this: ODIN to stock EL29, use one click root (choose option C, then I (this'll root your device and give stock CWM recovery)).
Then boot into recovery, flash AOKP, gapps and FD02 modem if you'd like.
Stock EL29: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1352310
Root: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342728
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If I'm already rooted can I do option I over the root?

batting1000 said:
If I'm already rooted can I do option I over the root?
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Yes, root works a bit different on this phone. Pretty much every single rom available will provide with root and superuser when it is installed via some sort of custom recovery or Odin. Odin is actually a very safe and convenient method of flashing.
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Fendulon said:
Yes, root works a bit different on this phone. Pretty much every single rom available will provide with root and superuser when it is installed via some sort of custom recovery or Odin. Odin is actually a very safe and convenient method of flashing.
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I'll try that and report back.

Didn't work. Zips are installing way too fast. Isn't booting into AOKP. Guess I gotta go back to stock.

batting1000 said:
Didn't work. Zips are installing way too fast. Isn't booting into AOKP. Guess I gotta go back to stock.
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Hmm that's strange. A lot of people definitely have the fast zip installing issue but when they flash it for the second time without ever rebooting recovery or the phone it takes a good 15+ seconds to flash and it successfully writes to your phone and boots up. Going back to stock certainly can't hurt. Perhaps start from there.
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Fendulon said:
Hmm that's strange. A lot of people definitely have the fast zip installing issue but when they flash it for the second time without ever rebooting recovery or the phone it takes a good 15+ seconds to flash and it successfully writes to your phone and boots up. Going back to stock certainly can't hurt. Perhaps start from there.
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I've started from stock twice, reinstalled rooted via odin (twice), then tried to do CWM. Thanks anyway guys! Appreciate it!

Have you tried redownloading the ROM? If you downloaded via your device you could have had some dropped packets.
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Misled... Confused????

So let me try and get this right...I'm on fd26 stock rooted in order to flash a new ROM all I have to do is flash a GB kernel and not go back to GB fully, and if I wanna flash just a theme then I just use el29 kernel also is this correct? If not what are the steps I take to flash a new ics ROM from stock rooted fd26??? Thank You in advance!!!
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sbeekman said:
So let me try and get this right...I'm on fd26 stock rooted in order to flash a new ROM all I have to do is flash a GB kernel and not go back to GB fully, and if I wanna flash just a theme then I just use el29 kernel also is this correct? If not what are the steps I take to flash a new ics ROM from stock rooted fd26??? Thank You in advance!!!
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You have to flash the el26 CWM kernel (if you're on an ICS rom it won't boot because it's a GB kernel) then boot into recovery and you can flash stuff that way. If you do a theme, be sure to flash an ICS kernel after flashing the theme so it will boot normal again. Roms have kernels in them already so you don't have to worry about them.
Here's the el26 cwm kernel. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=25017238

sbeekman said:
So let me try and get this right...I'm on fd26 stock rooted in order to flash a new ROM all I have to do is flash a GB kernel and not go back to GB fully, and if I wanna flash just a theme then I just use el29 kernel also is this correct? If not what are the steps I take to flash a new ics ROM from stock rooted fd26??? Thank You in advance!!!
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Honestly what you have to do is read the OP fully and do whatever is asked of you in there to make sure your phone is upgraded properly. Making new threads asking questions that may give you multiple answers may only confuse you further. I assume if you have to still ask this question with the amount of how to not brick and safe way to flash threads then you are still a little confused.
Best way to not have a paperweight is to follow whatever the OP's thread info to the letter. what rom you trying to flash
Jus' Sayin'

Yeah all I have done is went from stock to stock rooted and I have stayed stock rooted that's easy for me using the PC version of odin. I just wanted to start flashing new roms I have read all the posts and realize how not to brick I was simply wanting to know what would be the easiest way to go from stock rooted fd26 to like blazer ROM our mijjaz the goodness as I have not flashed using cwm recovery before...
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Noob Root Questions

Hello,
I am brand new to all this stuff and this is my first post. I just rooted my phone and installed CWM. My question is I want to install the blu kubin rom but is there anything else that I need to do regarding the kernal before I switch from EL29 GB to an ICS rom? Also if I dont like the rom and want to switch to another one what do I have to do so I dont brick my phone? Do I have to flash back to EL29 before switching roms? I am so confused!!! Thank you all so much for all your help!!!
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You will need to Odin the el26+cwm5 kernel to flash blu kuban, to return to GB if you so choose, just Odin one click el29, to change to another ICS rom Odin the el26+cwm5 kernel and boot straight into recovery to flash the rom you choose. I've gotten into the habit of just odining el26+cwm5 any time I wanna use recovery no matter which rom I'm on. Make sure you ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS READ EVERYTHING IN THE ROMS OP AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY. Also read up on the stickied threads about flashing roms and how not to brick
We are legion, for we are many.
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-EViL-KoNCEPTz- said:
You will need to Odin the el26+cwm5 kernel to flash blu kuban, to return to GB if you so choose, just Odin one click el29, to change to another ICS rom Odin the el26+cwm5 kernel and boot straight into recovery to flash the rom you choose. I've gotten into the habit of just odining el26+cwm5 any time I wanna use recovery no matter which rom I'm on. Make sure you ALWAYS, ALWAYS, ALWAYS READ EVERYTHING IN THE ROMS OP AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY. Also read up on the stickied threads about flashing roms and how not to brick
We are legion, for we are many.
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You can also safely use the format files that avoid the wipe data/factory reset that is so risky instead of the el26+cwm. But both methods are safe, just depends on your preferences.
Calkulin's format_all and/or Rujelus22's format x2 (which is in the OP of the Blu Kuban thread)

For best results, everyone will tell you to flash ICS roms using EL26 kernel. I used EL29 to flash the BluKuban Rom without a problem (not saying u should) I think you are safe as long as you DON'T do a factory reset or reset data INSTEAD use Calkulins Format all file OR Rujelus Wipe 2x file Then flash the Rom.
So; Download the BluKuban Rom.
Download Rujelus Wipe 2x file or Calkulins Format all file.
Place files to sdcard.
Go into GB recovery (hold vol up and power)
Flash Rujelus wipe 2x or Calkulins
Flash the BluKuban
Reboot. First reboot takes a bit.
After reboot go to settings, Rom updater and download part 2 (it finishes theming Talk) that's all.
Alot of helpful people on that Rom. Just ask if u have any further questions.
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How do I even get the EL26 kernal? I am sorry but I am so confused! I thought now that I am rooted and have CWM O am good to flash to any rom...maybe I am in over my head....
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Also if you want to flash a different Rom, just go into recovery (if the ICS rom that u downloaded has recovery)
Go into ICS recovery. Flash Rujelus wipe 2x file or Calkulins format all file. Then Flash your new Rom.
NEVER go back to GB from ICS (if u choose to go back, flash EL26)
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jangbang88 said:
How do I even get the EL26 kernal? I am sorry but I am so confused! I thought now that I am rooted and have CWM O am good to flash to any rom...maybe I am in over my head....
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Just do a quick search on xda for el26 tar or use Google.
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Do I download the kernal on my PC and then put on my sdcard? And then I use mobile odin to flash to el26? Then I have to install CWM for el26? I am sorry for all the questions, I just want to make sure I dont brick my phone. Thanks!
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sstriker said:
Just do a quick search on xda for el26 tar or use Google.
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I think the search feature has been on the fritz.
You can get the format x2 right in the opening post of the Blu Kuban thread, just use it and you'll be fine.
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jangbang88 said:
Do I download the kernal on my PC and then put on my sdcard? And then I use mobile odin to flash to el26? Then I have to install CWM for el26? I am sorry for all the questions, I just want to make sure I dont brick my phone. Thanks!
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If you've just rooted but haven't installed recovery then you need to run the autoroot tool. And then you can more forward with flashing Blu Kuban.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342728

[Q] Switching Roms.

I'm coming from Universe 2.3 FI03 and want to move to Jellyverse 0.4 FL16. The only reason I was able to flash to Universe before was because of QBKing77's video. Anyway, I'm not completely sure what to do to flash to Jellyverse. The instructions go like this:
Installation:
1. Odin to EL26 (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1662295) or EL29 DirectBoot http://e4gtcm.blogspot.com/p/tools.html?m=1
2. Wipe Cache
3. Flash JB Modem (Found above) (If not already on a JB Modem)
4. Flash Jellybean Format All Zip (Found Above) or (Wipe Cache, Davik, and System)
5. Flash ROM (And nothing else) and then Reboot
So do I do EL29 through MobileODIN, reboot into recovery, and then do steps 2-5 by flashing? Since this rom doesn't come with a recovery, can I just flash one through ROM Manager?

Do NOT flash a recovery through rom manager!
And yes, mobile Odin will be fine but I personally use el26 cwm.
Mobile Odin will not flash modems so you'll have to flash modem by zip in custom recovery but I think you understand that.
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MoHoGalore said:
Do NOT flash a recovery through rom manager!
And yes, mobile Odin will be fine but I personally use el26 cwm.
Mobile Odin will not flash modems so you'll have to flash modem by zip in custom recovery but I think you understand that.
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Ok, I won't, but why not use rom manager? Will EL26 CWM work with Jellyverse?
These are the instructions for flashing zips:
You would have to mobile odin el26
Boot into recovery
Flash what ever you wanna flash
Flash stock jb kernel
Reboot
Will it be the same with EL29 in the first step?
And none of any of these steps take place on the computer, right?

blacmack said:
Ok, I won't, but why not use rom manager? Will EL26 CWM work with Jellyverse?
These are the instructions for flashing zips:
You would have to mobile odin el26
Boot into recovery
Flash what ever you wanna flash
Flash stock jb kernel
Reboot
Will it be the same with EL29 in the first step?
And none of any of these steps take place on the computer, right?
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Check the instructions you copied and posted in your op. Yes, el26 cwm will work.
This phone + rom manager + flashing recoveries = possible brick. Been known to happen.
Those aren't the only instructions that you need to do. Just brushed up on the JV thread and wipe is also needed.
Read that threads op and read it as many times until you feel comfortable.
Good luck. :beer:
:edit: And if you're already rooted and have mobile Odin, then yes, you can accomplish everything with it.
And use the instructions you copied as per the op of that thread. Not sure why you changed them up in your last post..
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MoHoGalore said:
Check the instructions you copied and posted in your op. Yes, el26 cwm will work.
This phone + rom manager + flashing recoveries = possible brick. Been known to happen.
Those aren't the only instructions that you need to do. Just brushed up on the JV thread and wipe is also needed.
Read that threads op and read it as many times until you feel comfortable.
Good luck. :beer:
:edit: And if you're already rooted and have mobile Odin, then yes, you can accomplish everything with it.
And use the instructions you copied as per the op of that thread. Not sure why you changed them up in your last post..
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The second set of instructions are for flashing mods. I pulled that from searching the thread.
I'm gonna use EL29 because I feel a lot safer that it boots into recovery.

blacmack said:
The second set of instructions are for flashing mods. I pulled that from searching the thread.
I'm gonna use EL29 because I feel a lot safer that it boots into recovery.
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I knew that but I thought we were talking about getting you to JV.. tryin' to trick me up. :beer:
:edit: And for the sake of the second topic ya snuck in there, I use el26 cwm to flash most anything of if I'm not using Odin. Habit for me.
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MoHoGalore said:
I knew that but I thought we were talking about getting you to JV.. tryin' to trick me up. :beer:
:edit: And for the sake of the second topic ya snuck in there, I use el26 cwm to flash most anything of if I'm not using Odin. Habit for me.
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El26 is much safer since there are at least 2 el29 repacks and one of them is iffy. When I had my et4g I used el26 religiously, as in if I needed to do ANYTHING in recovery I used el26 and only el26
I like to break stuff!

-EViL-KoNCEPTz- said:
El26 is much safer since there are at least 2 el29 repacks and one of them is iffy. When I had my et4g I used el26 religiously, as in if I needed to do ANYTHING in recovery I used el26 and only el26
I like to break stuff!
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If I use EL26, do I have to wait for it to reboot, then go into recovery? Or can it just take me there?
Do I use the EL26 CWM there?: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=26122172&postcount=4

We el26/el29 wont boot on any ics/jb roms when the reboot begins automatically press and hold vol + and power if you're too slow just yank the battery and replace it then boot holding vol+ and power to get to recovery. Yanking the battery wont hurt anything I did it everytime I used el26 cuz I was too slow to get vol+ before it started the boot cycle
Edit: yes use chris41g's stock el26+cwm5 repack
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[Q] Flashing custom ROM help

Hello all, I have a question for you. I have a sprint epic 4g touch with the GB27 kernal. I want to flash a custom ROM though. I am rooted, with only the stock recovery. my question is how can i flas ha custom rom on the gb27 kernal. and which rom should I flash?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1953783
If you scroll down a little bit to post 2 you'll see
Q. Now I am rooted, how do I install clockwork mod...
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This will explain the process and as for a custom rom, I'd suggest that you look at a few and pick one that looks interesting to try; there are several excellent roms available for the E4GT.

mobile odin...in playstore or there is a free apk floating around on xda..once this is installed go grab a gb27 kernal withagats recovery from repository..and grab the el 29 direct boot kernal...el29 is safe to flash any rom from...download rom of choice..make sure this is all on ur root of sdcard...open mobile odin.click on kernal.go to ur el29 kernal and pick it and flash..odin will check md5,but u should too..once in recovery hit volume down , volume up , volume down..now ur power button is enabled as ur enter button..wipe data,wipe cache,wipe dalvik cache,in advanced....do anything specif from rom op that the dev says...read,read,read....lol..rom should have a kernal with it...u might have to flash gapps zip....reboot....if this is ur first time on jb...i suggest getting a one-click restore so ur system partition is right for jb...there r great guides in repository for all of this...dont forget to thank ur rom dev and rwillco and any others that helped....good luck and as always...im not responsible if ur phone blows up or ur microwave runs away...lol

I found an install method for cm 10.1 and ClockworkMod recovery. I need to be on ICS. I am on rooted GB27. How do I flash down?

It will still work, are you using mobile Odin to flash CWM
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eddytheyeti2 said:
I found an install method for cm 10.1 and ClockworkMod recovery. I need to be on ICS. I am on rooted GB27. How do I flash down?
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You need to be on ICS modem, which can be flashed in cwm after you flash your ROM.
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jdsingle76 said:
You need to be on ICS modem, which can be flashed in cwm after you flash your ROM.
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Now, where do I find an ICS modem? And after I flash the safe kernal should I flash the ICS Modem with CWM and then CM 10.1 Or does it not matter?

eddytheyeti2 said:
Now, where do I find an ICS modem? And after I flash the safe kernal should I flash the ICS Modem with CWM and then CM 10.1 Or does it not matter?
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Google is your friend . Here's all modems for the E4GT. And flash the ROM first, then the modem, then reboot, and profit!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1764210&page=2
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Thank you to all that helped out. I figured it all out, and am running FB27 modem.