Help Flashing - Samsung Epic 4G Touch

I haven't flashed a rom since Calks 4.0.3 rom.
I feel uneasy, and would feel better if some of y'all shared your personal flashing process.
Also, would I have to do anything special to get on a JB rom? What are you guys running?
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I am running stock jb rooted. You can find all thr flashing details in the first post of thr rom thread. As well as the various guides we have. I would suggest reading alot first.
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Hey! Generally, my flashing process is to 1. Backup my stuff 2. Get a gps lock and power off the device 3. Use either Calk's Format All or the JB Format all x2 4. Flash the ROM You wouldn't need to do anything special when switching to JB by the way, only maybe the GPS lock. If you are happy with the stock feel and stability/battery that Calk's gives, I'd recommend Stock rooted. For more customization, AOKP 4.2 or CM 10.1. Hope this helps! =P
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MHousos said:
Hey! Generally, my flashing process is to 1. Backup my stuff 2. Get a gps lock and power off the device 3. Use either Calk's Format All or the JB Format all x2 4. Flash the ROM You wouldn't need to do anything special when switching to JB by the way, only maybe the GPS lock. If you are happy with the stock feel and stability/battery that Calk's gives, I'd recommend Stock rooted. For more customization, AOKP 4.2 or CM 10.1. Hope this helps! =P
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Don't forget if its TW JB you need to also flash a JB modem or data won't work right and you need to flash back to an ICS/GB modem to go back to ICS or AOSP JB builds for the same reason. After flashing modems always flash to a TW ROM and update PRL and Profile before flashing an AOSP based ROM
I like to break stuff!

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Don't forget if its TW JB you need to also flash a JB modem or data won't work right and you need to flash back to an ICS/GB modem to go back to ICS or AOSP JB builds for the same reason. After flashing modems always flash to a TW ROM and update PRL and Profile before flashing an AOSP based ROM
I like to break stuff!
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Very true! I had a feeling I was leaving something out haha Thanks for the input :good:

MHousos said:
Very true! I had a feeling I was leaving something out haha Thanks for the input :good:
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No prob just wanted to make sure that wasnt forgotten there's been a few threads about ppl "mysteriously" losing data after flashing TW JB but they just forgot to flash the modem too
I like to break stuff!

Wait, so what now? Lol
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Start reading.
QbKing 77 has bunch of reference videos to watch.
Then read some more.
Pp.
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PanchoPlanet said:
Start reading.
QbKing 77 has bunch of reference videos to watch.
Then read some more.
Pp.
Transmitted from another galaxy with a Jellybean infused P-5113 full of Unicorn porn.
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But there are so many conflicting posts. And, his videos are marked outdated in the threads I have seen.
The first post in this thread was helpful, but then someone else added something to it and I'm confused again.
Most ROM threads are hundreds of pages long. It's not feasible to read the entirety of it.
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I recommend you consider a stock/rooted build to start, especially if you need your phone to be reliable and want to use it as a phone, if you don't car about reliability and if you use it as an entertainment gadget and don't mind fixing on a daily basis then go after some custom roms.
So you have two categories, stock/reliable or custom/mysterious? Fancy tweaks, bells and whistles don't always mean reliable.
Pick one and start reading, skin and look for recurring issues, the less the issues the better the Rom.
Re-read op's and use videos as a reference and keep it simple.
Pp.
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How do I discern between an AOSP and a TW rom?
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Usually you can pick that up in the title of the thread and in the op.
Source has not been realised for JB, so choosing AOSP is going to put you into a custom rom vs a stock rom, to flash you will be using antiquated methods until source is available, thus increasing your bork potential.
I would go stock/rooted gb08 jellybean which is TW based and the one click is everything you need in one package for now. You want to keep it simple for now.
Pp. :beer:
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One click?
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One click. You open it, go into download mode, connect hit start (after you back up on your pc) - Walla! !! :thumbup::thumbup:
Pp.:beer::thumbup:
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Bear Knuckles said:
How do I discern between an AOSP and a TW rom?
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Going to jump in here.
You discern by reading about the differences. You search, read, then read some more. Usually a whole lot more.
If you don't, you are sure to end up with an expensive paperweight. ESPECIALLY if you are not careful going between these two very different type of ROMs.
PanchoPlanet is right you should probably start off with some 'One-Click' stock rooted ROMs. And since you don't know what those are I'd take the time to read up on them. Get comfortable using PC Odin and Mobile Odin. Learn and understand how to use clockworkmod recovery. Learn how to install zips via recovery. Learn how to flash kernels and modems via PC Odin. For all of these there are plenty of How Tos and Tutorials here already done by excellent developers and contributors.
Read the post on how not to brick too!
Good luck.

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ROM Request?? Tablet/Hybrid

OK so, I was poking around the EVO 4G forum (I like to check in on my old flashing buddies every once in a while) and seen this ROM that I thought was sick! Its a tablet/phone crossover type thing with CM9.
CM9 Tablet/Hybrid
I would so love anyone that can port this to the Epic 4G Touch!!! I will confess my love to you! LOL.
Thanks in advance
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1717546
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rwright64 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1717546
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WHAT?! I LOVE YOU MAN!!! Thanks so much!!!!
So.. is there just not enough interest in keeping a tabUI/hybrid rom current??
When AoKPm5 fell off the dev table, I was a little bummed, then PA was ported, and I felt like there was some promissing hope that we would be able to keep the development cruising along for the tabUI/hybrids..
Well.. maybe its just a matter of having the source for the ICS kernel for the E4GT, but with the "source" already floating around.. I'm thinking that the kernel source wasn't the hybrid answer.. I hope I am wrong here though..
Maybe if we have enough voice to say the hybrid roms are still wanted, the development will continue.. :/
sj
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sjsharksfan420 said:
So.. is there just not enough interest in keeping a tabUI/hybrid rom current??
When AoKPm5 fell off the dev table, I was a little bummed, then PA was ported, and I felt like there was some promissing hope that we would be able to keep the development cruising along for the tabUI/hybrids..
Well.. maybe its just a matter of having the source for the ICS kernel for the E4GT, but with the "source" already floating around.. I'm thinking that the kernel source wasn't the hybrid answer.. I hope I am wrong here though..
Maybe if we have enough voice to say the hybrid roms are still wanted, the development will continue.. :/
sj
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ONLY reason why Slim nTrim lost tab UI was cause the Dev who did tab UI stopped working on it, otherwise it would still be there. But Slim n Trim 2.0 has it still
pop into irc and check out my aokp builds. they have it.. and i usually build a new one every day.. of not more than one..
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ONLY reason why Slim nTrim lost tab UI was cause the Dev who did tab UI stopped working on it, otherwise it would still be there. But Slim n Trim 2.0 has it still
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Thank you sir, i will check that version out too.. i was using AoKPm5 still..
chris41g said:
pop into irc and check out my aokp builds. they have it.. and i usually build a new one every day.. of not more than one..
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And yes, I always keep my eye on your goo feed, but just don't know what thread to follow for discussion for your nightlies.. can you pm me a link for your irc channel?
sj
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http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=#ICS-DEV-E4GT
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http://webchat.freenode.net/?channels=#ICS-DEV-E4GT
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Outstanding, thank you!!
(I just must have spaced out and forgot the nightlies were CM9 only.. for some reason, a second there I thought there might be an AoKP nightly.. )
sj
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Official aokp has weeklies.. But i build usually daily..
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Ive tried on a few times to flash your AOKP and I keep getting a status 7 error. Any assistance would be appreciated. Thanks
it needs to be flashed using twrp, it will still say error 7 but it will still flash.. its an assert error in twrp that only show when a rom is built natively with twrp
Gotcha, thanks
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it needs to be flashed using twrp, it will still say error 7 but it will still flash.. its an assert error in twrp that only show when a rom is built natively with twrp
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Hey Chris, I've been avoiding TWRP cause I thought it had a more "heavy" process to replace your recovery from TWRP. Is all that is needed to restore back to a backup with agat or cwr recoveries would be to just go back to stock first with a one-click or something? Or is that even needed?
This is the only thing keeping me from testing anything with TWRP.
sj
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i dont understand the question? if you flash a rom with twrp you will have twrp, if you flash one with cwm you will have cwm.. its no different, just a different gui.. you dont have to go back to stock. or anything like that
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i dont understand the question? if you flash a rom with twrp you will have twrp, if you flash one with cwm you will have cwm.. its no different, just a different gui.. you dont have to go back to stock. or anything like that
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I just thought I had read before that the only way to not run into issues after using TWRP was to go back to stock and then reinstall rom or backup after getting back to stock first.
If you don't have to do that and just factory reset is done from within FF18 (TWRP, CWR or Agats), then my concerns were mute at this point and I should have no problems going back and forth.
I am assuming that you are saying the latter is correct.
Edit: so if the latter is true, then I can flash kernels with different recoveries and they will overwrite eachother no problem? Does mobile Odin work the same if you have TWRP recovery?
The onther thing is that I didn't realize is that you helped or built TWRP, if that is the case, I would feel very comfortable using it, and I also didnt realize you built an FF18/CWR kernel.. I will have to grab that too..
sj
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sjsharksfan420 said:
I just thought I had read before that the only way to not run into issues after using TWRP was to go back to stock and then reinstall rom or backup after getting back to stock first.
If you don't have to do that and just factory reset is done from within FF18 (TWRP, CWR or Agats), then my concerns were mute at this point and I should have no problems going back and forth.
I am assuming that you are saying the latter is correct.
Edit: so if the latter is true, then I can flash kernels with different recoveries and they will overwrite eachother no problem? Does mobile Odin work the same if you have TWRP recovery?
The onther thing is that I didn't realize is that you helped or built TWRP, if that is the case, I would feel very comfortable using it, and I also didnt realize you built an FF18/CWR kernel.. I will have to grab that too..
sj
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yes i helped Dees_troy with twrp for this device, and I continue to help work on it, I consider it to be a great recovery...
I include it in my AOKP builds.. it includes safety features implemented and designed by Dees_troy and myself..
Those same safety features have been implemented in CM9 alpha6 and recent nightlies as well, so they are also safe.. which means those CWM versions are safe.
Any recovery made by me, Dees_troy, or TeamEpic since the release of TWRP would be considered safe..
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yes i helped Dees_troy with twrp for this device, and I continue to help work on it, I consider it to be a great recovery...
I include it in my AOKP builds.. it includes safety features implemented and designed by Dees_troy and myself..
Those same safety features have been implemented in CM9 alpha6 and recent nightlies as well, so they are also safe.. which means those CWM versions are safe.
Any recovery made by me, Dees_troy, or TeamEpic since the release of TWRP would be considered safe..
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Excellent Chris!! Thank you!! I will feel much more comfortable using it now!!
sj
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IMHO I don't find Tablet UI on a phone useful or desirable, why a tablet UI on a small screen when you can enjoy it at its fullest on a Tablet. Just my opinion no pun intended to anyone. There is a reason to it not being enabled on a phone trust me.
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IMHO I don't find Tablet UI on a phone useful or desirable, why a tablet UI on a small screen when you can enjoy it at its fullest on a Tablet. Just my opinion no pun intended to anyone. There is a reason to it not being enabled on a phone trust me.
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I know some do not like it, but I personally think it looks better smaller, and compact. I do not find it difficult to read as some have described. There are many was to increase font size and still use the compact UI. I don't need to increase however as I like the size it is .. and even though most of the development for that mod has slowed, some roms still have it incorporated to use if desired. I myself have an excellent backup of AoKPm5 with the modded system apps so that everything works perfect.. but its stuck with FF02 as the latest kernel, I haven't tried the latest AoKP kernels with it yet.. maybe m5 will still work with TI, dees_troy & Chris's kernel but I'm not sure..
But anyways, my point is as with most every mod and customization we have for this device, ppl use what they like cause of personal preference and what they like.
You are more that free to not like the tUI mod, but there are still some that like it..
sj
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New User Trying to Learn

I ordered my Epic Touch today and it should be here either Saturday or Monday. This will be my first Samsung device and before I receive my phone I would like to become familiar with everything related to rooting and flashing ROMs. Can you all help me out?
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fredrick1213 said:
I ordered my Epic Touch today and it should be here either Saturday or Monday. This will be my first Samsung device and before I receive my phone I would like to become familiar with everything related to rooting and flashing ROMs. Can you all help me out?
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Start by reading this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1525495
Then check out this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1721229
Ask lots of questions, we love to respond
I just got mine. Came from the SIII. Using the SII temporarily.
I started here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1703292
Since you say you just ordered it. I'm assuming it's new from Sprint. It should come with EL29.
The best place to start is here with a fresh device:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7pWjmKCsoc
Files here listed on the video:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1433101
Then this is for CWM:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZRnH-_XZmM
Files:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1342728
Step by step. Pause if you have to. qbking77 is great for this. He takes your hand and walks you through everything.
Seems like a lot of stuff on the XDA links, but if you watch the video, he'll tell you exactly what to download. Some little things got updated with the files/names, but you should be able to figure it out.
Well welcome to the community just follow the information the users above posted and you will be fine.. The information can be overwhelming but but far from impossible.. Enjoy your device & wish you much luck
Thanks guys! I'm already learning a lot and look forward to learning more. I'll probably stay away from ICS roms until the source stuff is integrated to significantly reduce my chances of bricking.
fredrick1213 said:
Thanks guys! I'm already learning a lot and look forward to learning more. I'll probably stay away from ICS roms until the source stuff is integrated to significantly reduce my chances of bricking.
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That's good to know..!.. And do what's best for you.. I was going to go into explaining the ICS.. But honestly if you only feel comfortable flashing GB rom then do that until you read up and learn on everything.. It's plenty of great GB builds out
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That's good to know..!.. And do what's best for you.. I was going to go into explaining the ICS.. But honestly if you only feel comfortable flashing GB rom then do that until you read up and learn on everything.. It's plenty of great GB builds out
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By all means explain it. I would love to have more information on it.
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The new kernel from the source is out. Its in the wiki section under kernels. Its safe for flashing ICS to ICS. They disable the "brick bug" So by all means if you want to try ICS it should be safe to do so. Make sure you follow the dev's instructions.
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Ding is right.. And the other day way which was to mobile odin an el26 kernel and wipe from there to flash your ics rom.. But with the new source kernel out its all good... Just was throwing that other info at you
So what would be the method of flashing to an ICS ROM from a GB ROM now with the source kernel?
fredrick1213 said:
So what would be the method of flashing to an ICS ROM from a GB ROM now with the source kernel?
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From my understanding as agats said in the link below. If you are on a GB rom just make sure it has clockwork mod kernel repack or it won't boot. Flash the kernel on there and flash your ics ROM
ttp://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1767421
[NEW][KERNEL][SOURCE] AGAT_v0.1.0 with tREC_v0.2.1 7/11/12
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So what would be the method of flashing to an ICS ROM from a GB ROM now with the source kernel?
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Just go into CWM wipe data, cashe, and delvic cashe. Then flash rom. Or use calkulin format all zip. It does it for you. I can't find the link atm but if ya use the search button you can find it.
Miguel beat me to it. Lol
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g_ding84 said:
Just go into CWM wipe data, cashe, and delvic cashe. Then flash rom. Or use calkulin format all zip. It does it for you. I can't find the link atm but if ya use the search button you can find it.
Miguel beat me to it. Lol
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Lol and this is not the Calkulin's zip that I posted below in the link but it's the same zip.. When you read the OP just click the format all x2 link (it does that same thing as Calkulin's but just A ruj version (you may not know who ruj is but he is a great recognized developer on here)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1625535
I tried to make a guide to make it easier for people new to the phone/ Samsung to figure out where to find info/ explain the order to do things in, its stickied in general, thread is called welcome to the e4gt, I'm lazy and on the xda app right now or I'd link to it for ya
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I tried to make a guide to make it easier for people new to the phone/ Samsung to figure out where to find info/ explain the order to do things in, its stickied in general, thread is called welcome to the e4gt, I'm lazy and on the xda app right now or I'd link to it for ya
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Great job on the sticky. are you going to update it now that there is a new kernel safe for flashing ICS to ICS?
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Great job on the sticky. are you going to update it now that there is a new kernel safe for flashing ICS to ICS?
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Yes sir, I'll probably end up doing it tomorrow, I just wanted to wait a few days for things to settle down around here, was also waiting to see the final verdict from entropy/sfhub/garwynn etc on the safety of the kernel regarding the emmc issue, I've been busy at work the past few days and haven't had time to try to follow their absurdly technical posts
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I know how ya feel. Thank you.
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First time flashing in this new age

Hey all, long time lurk, first actual post here though. I used to jump rom to rom back when I had the original Droid on VZW, but that was so long ago, at least in terms of Android Development anyhow. So ffwd to today, I've had my E4GT now for perhaps 2 months, and I've already rooted it, flashed a Team Rouge Recovery to it (cause it was the latest I think), and am on a stock GB EL29 Rom, and I think an EL26 Kernel.
Now, I know that things have complicated so much more since the last time I was savy doing all this, so I'm vague and still learning about all the different things that can be switched in and out, here and there. But I've been too caught up with all of the recent ICS issues that were presented with the leaks and the actual release. I've since found a rom that I'm comfortable with, AOKP 7-13 , but I'm not trying to mess anything up despite having done nothing but read for the past month and a half about what to do and not to do. One thing I am absolutely sure about is that I came into this scene at a horrible time lol, things have been changing as I read them!!
Now! With this rom, is it completely nessasary to use this specific recovery, CWM5? And, is this the recovery in question? If not, please point me in the correct direction.
And "the normal route" that is mentioned in the first information post in that AOKP thread, would that be the flashing of an ICS rom from a GB rom to prevent the emmc problem that was happening, even though such this rom has that feature removed (at least if I read it correctly)
I'm not stupid nor am I completely horrible at following directions, but after feeling like getting the run around just by attempting to piece together information from different sources, it would really just put my mind at ease, and stop the headaches lol, if someone whom this wasn't so...new to could provide me an outline to follow, or at least do this, don't do that pointers.
I know this is long, and thanks for reading. I'm just hoping to get back into the scene, I hate being anxious and not know, <-- ie. my current state
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Hey all, long time lurk, first actual post here though. I used to jump rom to rom back when I had the original Droid on VZW, but that was so long ago, at least in terms of Android Development anyhow. So ffwd to today, I've had my E4GT now for perhaps 2 months, and I've already rooted it, flashed a Team Rouge Recovery to it (cause it was the latest I think), and am on a stock GB EL29 Rom, and I think an EL26 Kernel.
Now, I know that things have complicated so much more since the last time I was savy doing all this, so I'm vague and still learning about all the different things that can be switched in and out, here and there. But I've been too caught up with all of the recent ICS issues that were presented with the leaks and the actual release. I've since found a rom that I'm comfortable with, AOKP 7-13 , but I'm not trying to mess anything up despite having done nothing but read for the past month and a half about what to do and not to do. One thing I am absolutely sure about is that I came into this scene at a horrible time lol, things have been changing as I read them!!
Now! With this rom, is it completely nessasary to use this specific recovery, CWM5? And, is this the recovery in question? If not, please point me in the correct direction.
And "the normal route" that is mentioned in the first information post in that AOKP thread, would that be the flashing of an ICS rom from a GB rom to prevent the emmc problem that was happening, even though such this rom has that feature removed (at least if I read it correctly)
I'm not stupid nor am I completely horrible at following directions, but after feeling like getting the run around just by attempting to piece together information from different sources, it would really just put my mind at ease, and stop the headaches lol, if someone whom this wasn't so...new to could provide me an outline to follow, or at least do this, don't do that pointers.
I know this is long, and thanks for reading. I'm just hoping to get back into the scene, I hate being anxious and not know, <-- ie. my current state
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Okay, first of all, AOKP already comes with a recovery (TWRP). However, if you would rather use clockworkmod then you can use this: http://tinyurl.com/7ysnylg Also, in any case where you want to flash a different ICS ROM, I suggest you use el26 CWM.
I'm aware of the TWRP that is included with the AOKP rom (listen to me, slinging around slang like a pro, lol) I only felt I needed to use CWM5 because it specified it in the instal instructions for the rom.
I would assume that I would need the CWM just for switching ICS's in the future, if that does turn out to be what I'll be doing, seeing as how ICS looks like it'll be nothing but improvements from here on oot.
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I'm aware of the TWRP that is included with the AOKP rom (listen to me, slinging around slang like a pro, lol) I only felt I needed to use CWM5 because it specified it in the instal instructions for the rom.
I would assume that I would need the CWM just for switching ICS's in the future, if that does turn out to be what I'll be doing, seeing as how ICS looks like it'll be nothing but improvements from here on oot.
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Ooooh I get you! yes its best and suggested to flash any new ics rom from el29 stockrooted
Odin el29 stock rooted
Then flash el26 cwm kernel
Reboot to recovery then flash the ics rom
If your already on an ics rom MY method is to always Odin el29 stockrooted
AOKP M6 "Friday The 13th Edition"
also if I helped you in anyway, Lets have some manners and hit the thanks!
Righteo, that helps some. Now I just gotta back everything up. I made my original backup once I first rooted, I shouldn't need to make additional, right? You can find rooted, stock GB roms to go back to...right? Lol its late...I need another doobie :cyclops:
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Actually, I'm already halfway through that. I am at el29, stock rooted. And I have the el26 kernel. I just need the CWM recovery, then the actual piece de resistance, the rom. Right Krazy?
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Righteo, that helps some. Now I just gotta back everything up. I made my original backup once I first rooted, I shouldn't need to make additional, right? You can find rooted, stock GB roms to go back to...right? Lol its late...I need another doobie :cyclops:
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Actually, I'm already halfway through that. I am at el29, stock rooted. And I have the el26 kernel. I just need the CWM recovery, then the actual piece de resistance, the rom. Right Krazy?
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http://chris41g.devphone.org/EpicTouch/Stock Repack/EL26/StockCWM-EL26.zip
That's the el26 kernel I use on GINGERBREAD
AOKP M6 "Friday The 13th Edition"
also if I helped you in anyway, Lets have some manners and hit the thanks!
I was actually in a similar situation as you. I came from flashing on the HTC Hero(which is running AOKP at the moment, and I'm soon going to flash the new Jellybean rom that was just released for it), and that phone is completely different from the E4GT. Although i didn't start flashing from GB, I started on ICS.
I actually went from FF18 Stock Rooted to AOKP milestone 6 Friday the 13th using Agat's recovery from source, and it's a safe recovery, without problems. I am now loving AOKP
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What about the yellow triangle thing I have been reading about. What causes this and how do you prevent it? Its kind of confusing to me.
Blars1206 said:
What about the yellow triangle thing I have been reading about. What causes this and how do you prevent it? Its kind of confusing to me.
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The yellow triangle is Samsung way of telling the techs an unofficial kernel was flashed to the phone. People use a jig or if your on ICS you can use triangle away to reset the binary counter.
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g_ding84 said:
The yellow triangle is Samsung way of telling the techs an unofficial kernel was flashed to the phone. People use a jig or if your on ICS you can use triangle away to reset the binary counter.
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Thanks. I am looking to flash for the first time on this phone also, just got it a week ago. I came from the Vibrant which was so much more simple. Another question if you don't mind. I am on the now running stock OTA ICS. Do I just need to Odin a safe kernel then flash which ever ROM I choose or are the ICS kernels that are built from source now safe to flash from?
The kernels built from the source are safe. Agats kernel with recovery. You can flash that kernel being on stock FF18 and flash from there.
Edit: the agats kernel I have is for TW roms. So just do some research on what kernels you can use. (Cm9 and AOKP use different kernels.)
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g_ding84 said:
The kernels built from the source are safe. Agats kernel with recovery. You can flash that kernel being on stock FF18 and flash from there.
Edit: the agats kernel I have is for TW roms. So just do some research on what kernels you can use. (Cm9 and AOKP use different kernels.)
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I have done a ton reading, just stuck in the old ways of my old phone and simplicity of flashing on it. It was all a little confusing because even some of the updated ROM threads still say flash back to EL26 first, which is also a TW kernel isn't it? But then I read in another place it is safe to use Agats kernel built from source and so on. I was a little shocked at considerably less custom ROM options on this phone compared to the Vibrant. Granted the Vibrant has been around longer, but there were so many more options at the start which kind of leads me to think it is just that much more work to do that on this phone. By no means is this a negative remark toward any developer, just sort of expected a lot more because it is a nice phone. I was looking to flash the Platinum version of this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1712362 since I love the color red. But, thanks for help. I really appreciate it when someone actually gives an answer to a question instead of bash people new to a phone.
g_ding84 said:
The yellow triangle is Samsung way of telling the techs an unofficial kernel was flashed to the phone. People use a jig or if your on ICS you can use triangle away to reset the binary counter.
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And if I remember right, doesn't it only trigger if you flash an unofficial kernel through desktop Odin only? I know the Auto Root Package won't trigger it, and neither will Mobile Odin.
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EggosEvo said:
And if I remember right, doesn't it only trigger if you flash an unofficial kernel through desktop Odin only? I know the Auto Root Package won't trigger it, and neither will Mobile Odin.
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Your correct only desktop triggers the yellow triangle.
Also just my steps to flashing roms 4 the e4gt
1. odin stock el29 rooted
2. flash the el26 cwm kernel (I provided on a few post back)
3. boot into recovery!
Flash what ever you want!
If you want to flash something else repeat those step! As you venture on you will get the hang of things! I hope!
AOKP M6 "Friday The 13th Edition"
also if I helped you in anyway, Lets have some manners and hit the thanks!
Blars1206 said:
I have done a ton reading, just stuck in the old ways of my old phone and simplicity of flashing on it. It was all a little confusing because even some of the updated ROM threads still say flash back to EL26 first, which is also a TW kernel isn't it? But then I read in another place it is safe to use Agats kernel built from source and so on. I was a little shocked at considerably less custom ROM options on this phone compared to the Vibrant. Granted the Vibrant has been around longer, but there were so many more options at the start which kind of leads me to think it is just that much more work to do that on this phone. By no means is this a negative remark toward any developer, just sort of expected a lot more because it is a nice phone. I was looking to flash the Platinum version of this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1712362 since I love the color red. But, thanks for help. I really appreciate it when someone actually gives an answer to a question instead of bash people new to a phone.
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Y flash that! FTR!!! You can quote me on that! go AOKP or Paranoid Android even CM9. Or blu kuban! Has lots of unique mods!
AOKP M6 "Friday The 13th Edition"
also if I helped you in anyway, Lets have some manners and hit the thanks!
krazy_smokezalot said:
Y flash that! FTR!!! You can quote me on that! go AOKP or Paranoid Android even CM9. Or blu kuban! Has lots of unique mods!
AOKP M6 "Friday The 13th Edition"
also if I helped you in anyway, Lets have some manners and hit the thanks!
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I can vouch for AOKP M6. I have had two problems, both have fixed themselves(with time for the rom to settle in). Haven't tried Paranoid Android or CM9 yet. And I don't plan on it, as AOKP has everything I want in a rom.
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EggosEvo said:
I can vouch for AOKP M6. I have had two problems, both have fixed themselves(with time for the rom to settle in). Haven't tried Paranoid Android or CM9 yet. And I don't plan on it, as AOKP has everything I want in a rom.
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What! Never tried Paranoid Android!! Wtf were u been at under a rock:what: lol u think aokp is the shut!?? Well Paranoid Android ****s on AOKP IMO!!!
AOKP M6 "Friday The 13th Edition"
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krazy_smokezalot said:
Y flash that! FTR!!! You can quote me on that! go AOKP or Paranoid Android even CM9. Or blu kuban! Has lots of unique mods!
AOKP M6 "Friday The 13th Edition"
also if I helped you in anyway, Lets have some manners and hit the thanks!
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I had all these on the Vibrant, but non are as stable as they were on the vibrant (as least by what I have read). AOKP would probably be my first choice because I am very familiar with Romanbb's work since he had a Vibrant at one time and is one of the best dev's.
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What! Never tried Paranoid Android!! Wtf were u been at under a rock:what: lol u think aokp is the shut!?? Well Paranoid Android ****s on AOKP IMO!!!
AOKP M6 "Friday The 13th Edition"
also if I helped you in anyway, Lets have some manners and hit the thanks!
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Paranoid is a great ROM but some things are just a little to small for my tastes. But if I had a Galaxy Note then Paranoid would be the one for sure. But still my question wasn't answered, not getting smart, just looking for an answer...Do I need to flash back to EL26 or 29 before flashing an ICS ROM, or can I use the new safe kernels built from source? I think I need to be held by the hand on my first one.
Blars1206 said:
I had all these on the Vibrant, but non are as stable as they were on the vibrant (as least by what I have read). AOKP would probably be my first choice because I am very familiar with Romanbb's work since he had a Vibrant at one time and is one of the best dev's.
Paranoid is a great ROM but some things are just a little to small for my tastes. But if I had a Galaxy Note then Paranoid would be the one for sure. But still my question wasn't answered, not getting smart, just looking for an answer...Do I need to flash back to EL26 or 29 before flashing an ICS ROM, or can I use the new safe kernels built from source? I think I need to be held by the hand on my first one.
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You should be good from one of the safe kernels from source. I used Agat's recovery from source to flash AOKP from stock FF18 with no problems, did the normal factory reset instead of one of those format all zips. Not a problem with it. It should be safe to do as many factory resets/data wipes as you want from what I understand.
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The agats kernel is safe. Flashed two ICS roms already. If you like red, check out the hooligan rom by MaNuFaN721. Themed red.
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Best AOSP Rom?

Hi, I am not new to rooting and custom ROMs but it has been a while and the forum has so many roms that it is hard to decide which is the most stable.
Would you guys please recommend to me the best/most stable/most customizable(cyanogen) AOSP rom for this phone? Basically I'd want the best CM9 rom and hopefully CM10 once its stable.
Thanks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1874374
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1874374
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I second that. CM9 Beta 1 has been very stable for me.
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Interesting.. so thats in the original development section, whats the difference between original and android development?
Also, I'm a little lost on the whole recovery thing... can someone please explain it to me and how I can get the safe clockwork for my s2 so I can flash the CM9 you guys posted? My baseband is the FH13
Edit: What do you guys think about AOKP? I loved it when i had my evo... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1514665
Can I follow the simple steps in that post? Any requirements beforehand?
I have not seen a consistent explanation about the difference between the Android and original development forums.
I have not tried AOKP. That particular version you linked is no longer being developed. There is a newer Jelly Bean build here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1881046
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churka said:
Interesting.. so thats in the original development section, whats the difference between original and android development?
Also, I'm a little lost on the whole recovery thing... can someone please explain it to me and how I can get the safe clockwork for my s2 so I can flash the CM9 you guys posted? My baseband is the FH13
Edit: What do you guys think about AOKP? I loved it when i had my evo... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1514665
Can I follow the simple steps in that post? Any requirements beforehand?
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1. I believe the difference between the to sections is that Original development is for AOSP based roms while android development is for roms based of stock or leaked firmware. That being said i dont think that many people understand that when they post and it has been kind of a Cluster f.
2. Are you currently on the OTA? you will need to odin a kernel that has a working recovery with it. If youre going to another rom right away it may be easiest to odin EL26 cwm, then load into recovery and flash because this will install the kernel/recovery packaged in the rom.
3. Ive used AOKP some and its pretty nice but i am one that likes to stay with a rom that still has activity. That way if i have problem there may be a chance that it is going to get fixed. But if you are ok with a few problems here and there go ahead and test out CM10 or sbrissens AOSP.
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I have not seen a consistent explanation about the difference between the Android and original development forums.
I have not tried AOKP. That particular version you linked is no longer being developed. There is a newer Jelly Bean build here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1881046
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Alright thanks for help!
thecrx said:
1. I believe the difference between the to sections is that Original development is for AOSP based roms while android development is for roms based of stock or leaked firmware. That being said i dont think that many people understand that when they post and it has been kind of a Cluster f.
2. Are you currently on the OTA? you will need to odin a kernel that has a working recovery with it. If youre going to another rom right away it may be easiest to odin EL26 cwm, then load into recovery and flash because this will install the kernel/recovery packaged in the rom.
3. Ive used AOKP some and its pretty nice but i am one that likes to stay with a rom that still has activity. That way if i have problem there may be a chance that it is going to get fixed. But if you are ok with a few problems here and there go ahead and test out CM10 or sbrissens AOSP.
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1. Yeah I was going towards that conclusion but I dont think people understand it either.
2. I already flashed CM9. I used the mobile odin method in this link: http://e4gtcm.blogspot.com/p/cm9-install-guide.html
I flashed the kernel and I got stuck on recovery and couldnt get back to my regular rom. I was just wanting to get a recovery then I mounted the storage and put CM9 and gapps and flashed away. Now im running CM9 and its flawless.
3. Can you link me sbrissens AOSP? Thanks!
churka said:
Alright thanks for help!
1. Yeah I was going towards that conclusion but I dont think people understand it either.
2. I already flashed CM9. I used the mobile odin method in this link: http://e4gtcm.blogspot.com/p/cm9-install-guide.html
I flashed the kernel and I got stuck on recovery and couldnt get back to my regular rom. I was just wanting to get a recovery then I mounted the storage and put CM9 and gapps and flashed away. Now im running CM9 and its flawless.
3. Can you link me sbrissens AOSP? Thanks!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29711677
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couple questions regarding custom roms

I had a couple question and hopefully you guys can help me out.
I have a gs3 and was looking to install a rom, now do these roms just add features or do they completely replace the default rom? Im I going to be able to do everything I was able to do before the custom rom? Also what does "cm10" or "cm5" mean? Also my phones 4g isnt working, it stays at edge, no mateer if I have full bars. Would a custom rom maybe solve the problem? If I add a custom rom can I revert to stock without side effects?
Thnks
Read and read and Google and Google, or vice versa! And have you rooted and flashed already? If so check your imei and see if it has numbers or just 0 (settings, about phone, status, imei) oh and read some more like the resource guide I created, and Google other things.
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mtxhace said:
I had a couple question and hopefully you guys can help me out.
I have a gs3 and was looking to install a rom, now do these roms just add features or do they completely replace the default rom? Im I going to be able to do everything I was able to do before the custom rom? Also what does "cm10" or "cm5" mean? Also my phones 4g isnt working, it stays at edge, no mateer if I have full bars. Would a custom rom maybe solve the problem? If I add a custom rom can I revert to stock without side effects?
Thnks
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Buddy my advice to you is read more! And that's being serious because flashing things is no small matter but to answer you're questions.
Flashing a rom will replace the default.
It will change kernel, build, etc. The only thing that wont change is you're modem.
If you did install a touchwiz rom. You're most likely going to do everything you do plus more but make sure its based of T-Mobile... they tell you on the first post of roms.
Cm10 is cyanogen mod and they make asop roms. They best way to describe the rom is watch a video of the nexus stock rom.. u will get the jist of it.
For you're data make sure you're on a 4g area my friend. If u are then personally check you're data and make sure 4g is enabled. Still wont woek then maybe flashing the newest modem might work but be very very careful! !!!!
If u install cm10, akop stuff like that people recommend to odin back to your stock. Look up odin if you do not know what that means.
Ok I answered all you're questions
But truly watch out. From reading you're questions it sounds like you are new and want to learn which is good but keep reading and reading before you flash anything dude. Treat this like programming class and you're fighting for that A
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The_F_Word said:
Buddy my advice to you is read more! And that's being serious because flashing things is no small matter but to answer you're questions.
Flashing a rom will replace the default.
It will change kernel, build, etc. The only thing that wont change is you're modem.
If you did install a touchwiz rom. You're most likely going to do everything you do plus more but make sure its based of T-Mobile... they tell you on the first post of roms.
Cm10 is cyanogen mod and they make asop roms. They best way to describe the rom is watch a video of the nexus stock rom.. u will get the jist of it.
For you're data make sure you're on a 4g area my friend. If u are then personally check you're data and make sure 4g is enabled. Still wont woek then maybe flashing the newest modem might work but be very very careful! !!!!
If u install cm10, akop stuff like that people recommend to odin back to your stock. Look up odin if you do not know what that means.
Ok I answered all you're questions
But truly watch out. From reading you're questions it sounds like you are new and want to learn which is good but keep reading and reading before you flash anything dude. Treat this like programming class and you're fighting for that A
Hit thanks if I helped
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You are the man.
What is the full model number of your GS3?
Dude you really look like you won't take advantage of all the rooting capabilities maybe it's best if you don't. Have you ever had 4G? It might be your area, tmobile doesn't cover everything. So custom roms most likely won't improve that, so before you do anything call tmobile and see what's up with that because most likely your paying for a service your not getting. If not then a warranty is in place if they cover it in your area, also let us know if you have mess with some settings in network.
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Since we are asking questions about custom roms... Let's say I install a custom kernel but I flash different rom after that. Would the custom kernel go untouched or would it change to whatever rom is present on the custom rom?
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jenaltals said:
Since we are asking questions about custom roms... Let's say I install a custom kernel but I flash different rom after that. Would the custom kernel go untouched or would it change to whatever rom is present on the custom rom?
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It changes with whatever rom you flash to my understand, roms comes with their equipped kernels. You should wipe before you move on to next rom
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Yes all ROMs come with a kernel otherwise they wouldn't boot.
Ahh, that's right. Thanks for clearing that up guys
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