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Stock phone ota failed(white triangle, orange exclamation)

Bought an Epic today from an individual and esn was good, but went to activate and they did a hard reset and this put it back to stock. I received an ota and when battery had enough charge I hit update. About halfway through after it rebooted to update, it stopped and went to a white triangle with orange exclamation. I searched but on the mmobile app on xda it is less than accurate. So sorry if his has been answered.
Btw, guy said it hadn't been rooted before...so I don't know.
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maybe he lied?!... anyways.. try to boot into download mode by holding the UP botton on the side and the power button at the same time.. keep holding....keep holding.... ut should take you into dowbload mode.... once its there.. let go... puth the UP button one more time... ( just a click this time without the power button ) and it should say "downloading ".... if you can get this far..( wich you should)... then your in the clear.... next download a stock .TAR file and ODIN..( to your pc ) .....
load Odin.....once its up and running, connect your data cable and your oding program should show thays its connected.. now under PDA open the .tar file....click the box next to PDA. and then slick START........
URL="http://www.buildarom.com/E4GT/ICS/D710_CODE_SPH-D710.FB21_CL159837_REV02_user_w_Sbl_EG31.tar
Sit back...
and wait.....
FIXED!!!
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I'm taking it into Sprint tomorrow because I already have a ticket written up on it. If not then your advice is my best bet. Thank you! What is the most recent stock file, btw?
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HareyCarey said:
I'm taking it into Sprint tomorrow because I already have a ticket written up on it. If not then your advice is my best bet. Thank you! What is the most recent stock file, btw?
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EL29 is the latest (OTA) build, read about installing here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1433101
I also recommend flashing the modem with it (not required) but you may see an improvement in signal strength, speed, battery life, etc... after flashed

HareyCarey said:
Bought an Epic today from an individual and esn was good, but went to activate and they did a hard reset and this put it back to stock. I received an ota and when battery had enough charge I hit update. About halfway through after it rebooted to update, it stopped and went to a white triangle with orange exclamation. I searched but on the mmobile app on xda it is less than accurate. So sorry if his has been answered.
Btw, guy said it hadn't been rooted before...so I don't know.
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If you want to see why the OTA was failing (ie what files were modified or removed), you can use Option E in the Auto Root sticky and choose the appropriate OTA compliance check, EG30 or EK02.

sfhub said:
If you want to see why the OTA was failing (ie what files were modified or removed), you can use Option E in the Auto Root sticky and choose the appropriate OTA compliance check, EG30 or EK02.
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Unfortunately, at the moment, I do not have access to a computer that I can use to download Odin to and use...story of my life..so I am trying to find someone in my area that does and that has this phone that would be willing to help for now if Sprint won't replace it today(second time I will have had to go to that blasted repair center(read:total joke))
...yo dawg we heard you like parenthesis..
Couldn't resist..

HareyCarey said:
Unfortunately, at the moment, I do not have access to a computer that I can use to download Odin to and use...story of my life..so I am trying to find someone in my area that does and that has this phone that would be willing to help for now if Sprint won't replace it today(second time I will have had to go to that blasted repair center(read:total joke))
...yo dawg we heard you like parenthesis..
Couldn't resist..
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You don't need ODIN to run the OTA compliance check. You don't even need a computer. You just need to download the scripts to your phone and run them.

They used Odin at the store to push the EL29 update...buuut...now I want to root lol. Have to wait until I get my computer back.
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Ah, ok, understand now.

Is the general consensus that Calkulin's is the most stable to try run at the moment
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HareyCarey said:
Is the general consensus that Calkulin's is the most stable to try run at the moment
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It is one of them but the top 3 IMO are Strongsteves Odexed blue, Phantom Hackers Blazer rom and Calkulins. They are all great but those 3 i mentioned I found to be just flawless and run the best on my device.

El29 gps delayed lock

Im having a dealyed time to get a lock qnyone else having this issue too atick el29 rooted and custom recovery and hotspot mod flash and sprint stock boot image flash
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Have you tried gps status? That can help your gps lock faster
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I've had that issue on every release and not a single app has helped yet. usually takes about five minutes for mine and then jumps around like a jumping bean.
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I have been having GPS issues as well.
Read through the threads, tried all the fixes I could find.. nothing seems to work..
Running Calkulin's E4GT v3.0 ROM with FD16 modem
Reflashed both ROM and Modem, wiping cache several times
Tried Fast Fixer, GPS FIX, GPS Status and Toolbox.. nada...
Anything else? After all I tried, it only gets 2/2 sats after 5+ min

Is anyone by chance using an extended battery? I was for awhile and my gps was horrible. I never seemed to get a lock. I was to the point of being so frustrated that I was going to Sprint to claim a hardware issue. Put the original battery back in and gps locks every time now within seconds. Not sure if the extended battery was truly the cause but idk what else could explain it.
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I'm running the stock battery...
I even tried w/o the rubber case... just in case... sigh...

Why not just flash a new modem? I've tried a few different modems and FC24 is the best I've found.

j_shelton1988 said:
Have you tried gps status? That can help your gps lock faster
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Omg thank u so much its work awsome and fast
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Ttrain721 said:
Why not just flash a new modem? I've tried a few different modems and FC24 is the best I've found.
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I have tried most of the modems, and was thinking of just going back to EL29 as that is what is listed with the ROM, andstarting from fully stock again
this may sound noobish... but I have been working with ROMs so much I haven't kept up with stock build details since I got the phone... so..
This still the current stock'ish build for the ET4G?
[ODIN][TAR] SPH-D710.EL29_CL852097 (EL29 Modem/Kernel/ROM - Full Restore - Rooted)

DCRocks said:
I have tried most of the modems, and was thinking of just going back to EL29 as that is what is listed with the ROM, andstarting from fully stock again
this may sound noobish... but I have been working with ROMs so much I haven't kept up with stock build details since I got the phone... so..
This still the current stock'ish build for the ET4G?
[ODIN][TAR] SPH-D710.EL29_CL852097 (EL29 Modem/Kernel/ROM - Full Restore - Rooted)
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Yes that is the latest stock with root.
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j_shelton1988 said:
Is anyone by chance using an extended battery? I was for awhile and my gps was horrible. I never seemed to get a lock. I was to the point of being so frustrated that I was going to Sprint to claim a hardware issue. Put the original battery back in and gps locks every time now within seconds. Not sure if the extended battery was truly the cause but idk what else could explain it.
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Im using the extended battery, on EL29 modem and Cm9. I get gps locks immediately.

tech7 said:
Im having a dealyed time to get a lock qnyone else having this issue too atick el29 rooted and custom recovery and hotspot mod flash and sprint stock boot image flash
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I'm not sure if someone has mentioned it already cause i'm to lazy to check: but Samsung has a temporary fix; type this into the dialer ##gpsclrx## and it should fix it for a couple hours.
If it doesn't work google it because I don't know if phone settings might block it from doing its job.
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just want to mention, i had AWFUL gps until fc18 modem (at least), i swear for me it was night and day. ymmv.

kingdazy said:
just want to mention, i had AWFUL gps until fc18 modem (at least), i swear for me it was night and day. ymmv.
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Thanks, I will try flashing that, and test, if that dont work, gonna go back to rooted stock and try from there.

Screen is black but phone works?

i was out getting some pretty damn good ice cream tonight phone was working fine.. go to check time and black screen... lights for back and menu came up but screen is black... also after batt pull found that its still black but phone boots up and you can unlock it.. i think its just a bad phone but could anyone help me find out whats going on?
[ROM][UCALH1]Triune II[AllianceRom][81512]
is what i'm using... but yeah kinda sucks. the only thing great about working for AT&t is i can get a new one fast but was hoping it was a rom problem.. any idea what i can do?

Could be some loose connection with your digitizer call phone support or repair place.
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tacotino said:
[ROM][UCALH1]Triune II[AllianceRom][81512]
is what i'm using... but yeah kinda sucks. the only thing great about working for AT&t is i can get a new one fast but was hoping it was a rom problem.. any idea what i can do?
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I didn't have this problem after I installed Triune II, but if you suspect the ROM is related, do a backup and install a different ROM to see if that resolves the problem..... just a thought and takes less than 5-10 min.

What does the screen look like in download mode or in CWM?
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OK Found out that the screen is defective, no problem! Ferrying new phone Tuesday
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RiPpeR_dUdE said:
I didn't have this problem after I installed Triune II, but if you suspect the ROM is related, do a backup and install a different ROM to see if that resolves the problem..... just a thought and takes less than 5-10 min.
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How can he back up what he cant see?
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So i need help, I'm sending in my phone for warranty.. Do you think they'll fix the screen then see i have a custom ROM or wipe it the fix the screen... Or how do i put it to stock and reset the counter?
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Modem Issues Since ICS Update

Hey guys,
I was wondering if I can use the EL29 modem with ICS. I have had many issues with ICS and my phone, with the stock ROM and three other custom ROMs. I even had trouble with FH13 and FF18. I had many problems with my GPS not working and I had problems not receiving calls or being able to make calls.
I had to go back to GB in order to get my phone working. Which I like GB but I had to update to ICS to stop getting the annoying update notification.
Anyways, anyone else have this trouble. After talking to Sprint's super nerd tech support, I am 100% positive that my phone just hates anything but EL29.

You can use any modem you like on any build, whatever gets you the best results.
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dante32278 said:
You can use any modem you like on any build, whatever gets you the best results.
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Thanks!

Try different ones out via flashing....I also went back to el29 and on the JB AOSP ROM.
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dante32278 said:
Try different ones out via flashing....I also went back to el29 and on the JB AOSP ROM.
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Thats good to know that I am not the only one. I would run GB still if it wasn't for the OTA update constantly spamming me to upgrade. No matter what I did it was either trying to download all the time killing my battery or it was telling me to install every ten minutes.

PoisonerKA said:
Thats good to know that I am not the only one. I would run GB still if it wasn't for the OTA update constantly spamming me to upgrade. No matter what I did it was either trying to download all the time killing my battery or it was telling me to install every ten minutes.
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if you really want to still run el29 without being harassed to update this is the thread you are looking for... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1832496&highlight=disable+ota

[Q] 4.1.2 update

Just got the 4.1.2 jelly bean update the other day for my spring samsung galaxy s2 epic 4g touch. So far I love the new OS but seem to be having a few issues.
1. battery life is substantially worse than ICS.
My battery was at 95% and I used my gps this morning for about 30minutes and it caused my battery to go down to 50%. before the update it would only use about 10%-15%.
any way to fix my battery life?
2. I also keep getting this error "the process google.process.gapps has stopped" Not sure what it means/how do I fix it.

Sounds like you are going to need the rooted nodata GB27 odin one click from the Rwilco repository. Use that search bar up there. It works wonders. I promise.
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graydiggy said:
Sounds like you are going to need the rooted nodata GB27 odin one click from the Rwilco repository. Use that search bar up there. It works wonders. I promise.
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My phone is not rooted. its stock android 4.1.2. And I really dont have the need to root it.

simcha1293 said:
My phone is not rooted. its stock android 4.1.2. And I really dont have the need to root it.
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You are not understanding what I am saying... You basically need to completely reflash the ROM to fix your issues... That is the easiest method.
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graydiggy said:
You are not understanding what I am saying... You basically need to completely reflash the ROM to fix your issues... That is the easiest method.
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Oh sorry, Im still new to android.
ugh really? I have had this phone replaced 3 times now from sprint and have had to restore the phone numerous times and I would rather try to avoid that as much as possible.

simcha1293 said:
Oh sorry, Im still new to android.
ugh really? I have had this phone replaced 3 times now from sprint and have had to restore the phone numerous times and I would rather try to avoid that as much as possible.
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The neat thing about nodata is that it keeps your data. You can also root and then use Titanium Backup and save all your apps and system data then restore it when you flash a new ROM. Root definitely has its perks.
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Did you get the update from the samsung update tool? My battery was pretty bad and phone was kinda laggy all I did was a factory reset and all was good
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