[Q] Rooting Epic 4G - Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I am trying to root an Epic 4G (SPH-D700). I have been everywhere on here and it seems all the info for this build version either doesnt work or is outdated. Any help would be appreciated!
GINGERBREAD.FC09 - Build
2.6.35.7 - Kernel
2.3.6 - Firmware

Not sure how hard you searched but here you go.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1710236
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Odin CWM w/o reboot checked
Battery pull after successful flash
Replace battery
3-finger boot to recovery
Flash custom rom from SD card
Profit
Also, you were asking a question. We have a Q&A forum for just that reason.

Thanks for the link! And sorry for the noob post
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Questions go in Q&A
Thread moved!
FNM

kenny, isn't this the Q/A thread?

LORDFIRE00 said:
kenny, isn't this the Q/A thread?
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It is now... it wasn't in q&a to begin with... that's why he moved it here... notice how he put MOVED.... that means he has already moved it..

flastnoles11 said:
It is now... it wasn't in q&a to begin with... that's why he moved it here... notice how he put MOVED.... that means he has already moved it..
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ok...i didn't really understand the meaning of that. i thought he meant that it's being moved to some other thread.

I have a thread on how to root
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DroidModder said:
I have a thread on how to root
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Yes we all know, but the method was around WAY before you posted it... so guess what...
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Just joking... I'm bored and trolling...

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T999UVALJ4 available for download.

T999UVALJ4
The update is 713.2 MB for some reason.
This is the official Kies update by the way.
Beat me to it! Cool.
Id still like a copy of that ota though! Keep getting the try later msg.
Im downloading the fw now though so ill have the modem out soon, if nothing else. Will try to get you guys a recovery flashable deodexed rom as well if hasnt got too late at that point. (Otherwise tomorrow)
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DocHoliday77 said:
Beat me to it! Cool.
Id still like a copy of that ota though! Keep getting the try later msg.
Im downloading the fw now though so ill have the modem out soon, if nothing else. Will try to get you guys a recovery flashable deodexed rom as well if hasnt got too late at that point. (Otherwise tomorrow)
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Awesome! I wanted to merge this thread because it would've been on the 3rd page. I think it would be easier for noobies to find.
Just so you know, I dont hink this is the kies version. Its for Odin. (Unless you hit the kies symbol instead of download on sammobile)
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DocHoliday77 said:
Just so you know, I dont hink this is the kies version. Its for Odin. (Unless you hit the kies symbol instead of download on sammobile)
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Unfortunately, I have a Mac and Kies doesn't work on it for me. I will have to use Odin on another computer.
Can you confirm that this is the Odin verson?
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Modem zipped tested released!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1880987
Enjoy!
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Please search before posting.
There is already a thread for this on this very same front page
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Just got jellybean OTA!!!

I checked in settings and there was an update
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I checked in settings and there was an update
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same here in montreal
i think we checked at the exact same time =)
was just about to post this!
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on Telus
Its a pity you didn't check all the other threads that already mention this
pngface said:
Its a pity you didn't check all the other threads that already mention this
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Hahahahah I was thinking the same thing lol
sent from my Nexus 7 while my SGS3 rests!
I guess the mods will take care of removing some of these threads
Sorry. You can delete. I didn't notice the other thread
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Sorry. You can delete. I didn't notice the other thread
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I'm yet to see a OTA for AT&T
I want to upgrade through recovery mode without rooting.
I have the i747 (not the i747M)
pngface said:
Its a pity you didn't check all the other threads that already mention this
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Mods: can we have a "meh" button in addition to the Thanks button?
Anonymously_Unknown said:
I'm yet to see a OTA for AT&T
I want to upgrade through recovery mode without rooting.
I have the i747 (not the i747M)
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For att the update is through kies i got an email from samsung saying that the update was not a ota
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Anonymously_Unknown said:
I'm yet to see a OTA for AT&T
I want to upgrade through recovery mode without rooting.
I have the i747 (not the i747M)
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1.) Download and install Samsung Kies
2.) Plug your phone in.
3.) If you are on stock, Kies will notify you that you have an update available.
4.) Happy Flashing.
Please discuss the receiving of JB in the sticky thread
Thanks
FNM

Can I flash stock firmware with locked bootloader?

Hey everybody, I just have a question about the boot-loader, can I flash firmwares that's in a ftf or using update service when I have a Xperia S with locked bootloader using the Sony method? Or do they just talk about when you update your phone using the update app on your phone? I'm just curious because I don't want to brick my new phone.
Yes
Ok any links on how I do this?
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Is it so hard to type on google or youtube "How to flach a stock firmware with locked Bl?"
I bet you will find a answer to your question.
Anyway.. You can use flashtool to to flach a stock rom.. just download the latest .ftf file and install it on your phone using flashtool..
need tutorial? just watch at youtube.. its easy
Both of you need to stop, XDA is place where people help each other. If you do not know the answer or have no intention to contribute then stop posting irrelevant comments and bump up the thread.
Yes you posted in the right section. Thanks for that. :good:
And if any user or post offended you then rather posting back, you straight report to the Moderator. That is much helpful. This is the icon for the Report option, at the top right corner of each post.
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And now to answer your questions-
Yes you can certainly flash any Stock ROM in your device, bootloader unlocking is not required for that. Bootloader unlocking is required if you only need to use custom ROM or custom kernel.
This is how to flash. Follow the steps. It's given with the screenshots
http://communities-origin.sonyericsson.com/message/398851
And finally you can search more, cause every new questions are being already answered somewhere in this forum of Xperia S.
Still to ease your trouble, I am sharing this thread-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1876890
Ask anything there, it's greatly helpful.
Good luck.
It's just easy you need only flashtool and ftf file which holds your firmware:laugh:
No twat your the idiot! Verstehen?
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wub901 said:
No twat your the idiot! Verstehen?
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One more fight between you two and you both will be infracted. Verstehen?
Thread cleaned.
Oooh infracted lol
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Phone is showing an update?? I'm on Jellybomb 11.0

wondering what this could be? I've been rooted with custom recovery since day one and today my phone shows there is an over the air update. Anyone else seen this or know what it is?
Probably the 4.1.2 update.
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Probably the 4.1.2 update.
Sent from a planet far far away.
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it's 157 megs
JellyBomb v14 just dropped
I just got the same update message. Huh?
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Could be MB1?
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Could be mb1 but who knows
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Possibly this. It is 157 mb as well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2146319
MA6 OTA!!!!
I still haven't gotten the update yet. I'm unrooted stock.
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daniel4653 said:
Could be mb1 but who knows
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Mb1 update is only 3mb. Just received it not an hour after finally getting the ma6 update.
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I keep getting a notification to install this update. Will I lose root if I install it? What is it, just a new radio? It's the 3mb file.
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frontay said:
I keep getting a notification to install this update. Will I lose root if I install it? What is it, just a new radio? It's the 3mb file.
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If you're rooted, do you have the stock or a custom recovery installed? If it's custom then it won't go through. There is a flashable MB1 AIO zip in Freeza's thread. Simply flash that in CWM or TWRP and you won't get the notification anymore.

Ubuntu touch for galaxy s3 sprint alpha

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Download here:
http://z4cellforums.webs.com/apps/f...tu-touch-for-samsung-galaxy-s3-sprint-preview
How to install:
1) Download onto sdcard.
2) Reboot into recovery and wipe everything.
3) Install Cm10 first, then install uantal-preinstalled-phablet-armhf.zip
4) Enjoy.
If you brick your phone its not my problem.
Almost everything is broken. Do not ask for a fix. I did not mod or make this. This is just to get use to it.
Please give me some thanks
And seed.
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Is this any better than it was on the Nexus 7 when it first came out? I haven't used it in a while, and most things were still unaccessible.
Cjen1987 said:
Download here:
http://z4cellforums.webs.com/apps/f...tu-touch-for-samsung-galaxy-s3-sprint-preview
How to install:
1) Download onto sdcard.
2) Reboot into recovery and wipe everything.
3) Install Cm10 first, then install uantal-preinstalled-phablet-armhf.zip
4) Enjoy.
If you brick your phone its not my problem.
Almost everything is broken. Do not ask for a fix. I did not mod or make this. This is just to get use to it.
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Double post?? This is already in "original android" thread.
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So did I post it there or did someone else. I know someone else has this post but then don't have the links anymore.
It's posted in original development already.
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Lets just see which one can keep the new ports coming.
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Nexus11 said:
Lets just see which one can keep the new ports coming.
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Don't think it'll happen since nothing works in general yet. Its still a developer preview ROM.
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Yep everything is still broken. But since Noone can keep there's links up I made it a torrent. Just play around with it.
wwjoshdew said:
Is this any better than it was on the Nexus 7 when it first came out? I haven't used it in a while, and most things were still unaccessible.
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+1
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