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If you guys need any specific info out of it for dev purposes I'll give whatever I can ..
can you provide any other info besides dev related. How big does it feel compared to a Evo 4G, How thin does the phone really feel.
Also how did you get it 3 days early.
i work for sprint ... so I got hooked up. phone is very thin and lightweight, EVO 4G is a clunker compared to this thing ..
I just wanna keep this thread on topic so it isn't moved ... bc I am very interested in getting root asap ... so any numbers ... SW versions , kernels or whatever just let me know
What prl is it on?
nstavr said:
What prl is it on?
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it's on 60681
Thanks. Guess that means no 800MHz SMR support then. Can anyone confirm?
have you tried any rooting methods for the international versions yet?
adma84 said:
have you tried any rooting methods for the international versions yet?
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Or even the epic one click? Don't know if it works, but it works on the GB epic releases, so don't know what they changed.
Have you looked where have you posted? Thread closed.
Hello,
This device will be launching on Oct 28.
I need to know if something needs to be extracted for dev use before we root our phones. I plan on rooting this as soon as i get it, so if the devs need anything, it would be a good idea to tell me what and how to extract it. Im new to the rooting/hacking idea but im a computer technician so a simple explaination will be enough.
Cheers!
My only hope is that it isn't too much different from the 989, I also hope that there aren't as many issues with the screen as the T-Mobile version :/
actually, i was hoping to capture an original image before we even root the phone
just in case we need to flash back for warranty purposes
your best bet is to contact bubby323 that have already created one for the Tmo USA version
kriEv said:
Hello,
This device will be launching on Oct 28.
I need to know if something needs to be extracted for dev use before we root our phones. I plan on rooting this as soon as i get it, so if the devs need anything, it would be a good idea to tell me what and how to extract it. Im new to the rooting/hacking idea but im a computer technician so a simple explaination will be enough.
Cheers!
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Once I get my custom kernels done for the T-Mobile version tonight, I will compile you a root and recovery method, and pass along the instructions on how to make a backup before hands.
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AllGamer said:
actually, i was hoping to capture an original image before we even root the phone
just in case we need to flash back for warranty purposes
your best bet is to contact bubby323 that have already created one for the Tmo USA version
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Hey AllGamer,
Is it at all possible to get separate forums for this? I think it's going to be fairly crowded and add to the confusion.
bubby323 said:
Is it at all possible to get separate forums for this? I think it's going to be fairly crowded and add to the confusion.
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i seriously doubt the Admins will open a new forum for that, when it's the same phone
we just need some instruction to make an OEM ROM Dump and be able to flash it back, in case of warranty.
AllGamer said:
i seriously doubt the Admins will open a new forum for that, when it's the same phone
we just need some instruction to make an OEM ROM Dump and be able to flash it back, in case of warranty.
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Not a whole new forum, but a subforum, kind of like with the Original International Galaxy S II.
bubby323 said:
Once I get my custom kernels done for the T-Mobile version tonight, I will compile you a root and recovery method, and pass along the instructions on how to make a backup before hands.
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Hey AllGamer,
Is it at all possible to get separate forums for this? I think it's going to be fairly crowded and add to the confusion.
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You think the phones will differ that much? Is this going to stop us from getting custom roms installed?
So this puppy is coming out tomorrow 10am!
I need to know how to back up the stock ROM in case something goes wrong while rooting!
I'm going to go to the mall at 10am to get the phone! Woooo!
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I got mine at 8am, already rooted and have loaded eagles blood, went back to TELUS stock to de-bloat using titanium backup.
Dredd
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dredd0606 said:
I got mine at 8am, already rooted and have loaded eagles blood, went back to TELUS stock to de-bloat using titanium backup.
Dredd
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sweet!
i confirmed availability on the Best Buy stores around my area
i'll be picking one up at lunch time or after work
Does the telus version have the vertical line and blotting issue?
I'm pretty sure it's the same manufacturing line for the t-mobile version. Just a different carrier lock and ROM added in the end.
Up until the software, I don't see why they would manufacture it differently.
So i do suspect that it has the same issues as the t-mobile. Perhaps a smaller percentage since there isn't as many in canada and hopefully the QC got better for the second batch.
I do doubt it's as wide-spread as it appears on the forums. They've probably made millions of these phones that are perfectly fine.
bought my phone in downtown Montreal this morning,
screen is fine.
dont know what date is was manufactured, i cant seem to find the information...
i'll take some snapshot of the screen in a dark room when i get home
Didn't see posts above.
Allgamer please delete this post. Thanks.
AllGamer said:
i'll take some snapshot of the screen in a dark room when i get home
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While the ideal test would be to put it against a Sprint unit that are known to have good screens, it may still be useful to put it next to a T-Mobile phone and take pictures while running the test described here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320942
This would at least show us any differences between T-Mobile and Telus displays.
2 questions:
Are these telus branded? i.e. is Telus logo on the face of the phone like the T-Mobile version or does it just say samsung.
Can one root and unlock it to use on rogers or must one buy unlock code from online site?
Could you test the screen and see if it has issues as our tmous screen?
Canadoc said:
2 questions:
Are these telus branded? i.e. is Telus logo on the face of the phone like the T-Mobile version or does it just say samsung.
Can one root and unlock it to use on rogers or must one buy unlock code from online site?
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unbranded no telus logo anywhere
I have my phone rooted and tried to install the stock ICS though Odin3, about 5 minutes into the installation odin said that it had "Failed", now i can no longer go into the recovery. I can go into Downloading Mode but the phone is no longer being detected by windows, it does not even make a sound when i plug into the usb, i have already tried it on another pc and same thing.
What can i do about this? I am really shaken up since i just got this phone with a new 2 year contract from sprint. i have always rooted all of my phones before and have never gotten into such a serious problem.
Product Name: GT-i9100
Custom Binary Download: YES (2 Counts)
Current Binary: Samsung Official
Denny33142 said:
What can i do about this? I am really shaken up since i just got this phone with a new 2 year contract from sprint. i have always rooted all of my phones before and have never gotten into such a serious problem.
Product Name: GT-i9100
Custom Binary Download: YES (2 Counts)
Current Binary: Samsung Official
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If you got this phone through Sprint, there is ZERO chance it is a GT-I9100. The I9100 is a GSM phone. Sprint is NOT a GSM network.
Sprint markets and sells their own version of the Galaxy S2, called the Epic 4g Touch. That phone has a model number of SPH-D710, and it has a forum of its own. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1281)
If you already flashed something for the i9100, it may have already changed the boot screen and about phone screen. Check the label under the battery for the model number.
Yes I imagined that I may have flashed with a different ROM (I didn't know there were different versions of the same phone). Is there anything I can do about this?
Have you checked the model number as suggested ? If so, what is it ?
Edit to add - If you do have an Epic 4G Touch, you need to post here.
The Model Number is: SPH-D710
I am not sure if there is even a way to at least get it back to stock since i can't even get it to be detected anymore, I am still under the 14 day warranty but i am sure that if i take it to the sprint store they will know that it was my fault.
Wrong forum. Post in the Epic 4G touch Q&A forum I linked you to.
Edit to add - Can you do anything to fix the phone ? Unfortunately I doubt it. If you can't get into download mode, that means the NAND is messed up & the phone needs to be JTAG'd. Either by a 3rd party repairer (probably cheaper option) or your carrier's authorised repairer/Samsung (probably more expensive option).
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Wrong forum. Post in the Epic 4G touch Q&A forum I linked you to.
Edit to add - Can you do anything to fix the phone ? Unfortunately I doubt it. If you can't get into download mode, that means the NAND is messed up & the phone needs to be JTAG'd. Either by a 3rd party repairer (probably cheaper option) or your carrier's authorised repairer/Samsung (probably more expensive option).
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Umm he is posting in the correct forum. The XDA link you provided (http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=934) goes to the OG Epic forum.
OP can you get the phone into download mode? (power + vol down) If you can you might still be able to flash sfhub's 1 click EL29 and restore your phone to working order.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1433101
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Umm he is posting in the correct forum. The XDA link you provided (http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=934) goes to the OG Epic forum.
OP can you get the phone into download mode? (power + vol down) If you can you might still be able to flash sfhub's 1 click EL29 and restore your phone to working order.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1433101
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If he used international tar his boot loader is hosed and disabled his USB port his only thing is hope sprint replaces or pay the 50+ to have it jtag ....
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http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/samsung-epic-4g-touch-jtag-brick-repair/
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If he used international tar his boot loader is hosed and disabled his USB port his only thing is hope sprint replaces or pay the 50+ to have it jtag ....
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Ouch, that sucks.
Esoteric68 said:
Ouch, that sucks.
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Better than 300 on Craigslist
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It lets me go into Downloading Mode but it is not being detected through USB at all so it looks like i cannot do anything myself, this really sucks as i just got this phone with a 2 year contract .
Does anyone know if Sprint does this kind of repair In-Store? Problem is that if i send it to MobileTechVideos i will be without a phone for several days including the weekend.
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Umm he is posting in the correct forum. The XDA link you provided (http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=934) goes to the OG Epic forum.
OP can you get the phone into download mode? (power + vol down) If you can you might still be able to flash sfhub's 1 click EL29 and restore your phone to working order.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1433101
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FYI,this post was originally in the I9100 forum. Looks like it got moved to the right place.
Denny33142 said:
It lets me go into Downloading Mode but it is not being detected through USB at all so it looks like i cannot do anything myself, this really sucks as i just got this phone with a 2 year contract .
Does anyone know if Sprint does this kind of repair In-Store? Problem is that if i send it to MobileTechVideos i will be without a phone for several days including the weekend.
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Sprint will not jtag it Samsung can do it but will take longer . And who knows what they charge ....go to sprint maybe they will replace it say you hooked it up to kies and it said there was a update ...who knows maybe they will replace otherwise pay the rush on jtag and go buy burner phone for a couple days
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FYI,this post was originally in the I9100 forum. Looks like it got moved to the right place.
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I wondered if that was the case but the link given to him was still for the OG Epic, not the Epic Touch.
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Better than 300 on Craigslist
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Very 'glass is half full' of you and also very true, hadn't considered that. lol
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I wondered if that was the case but the link given to him was still for the OG Epic, not the Epic Touch.
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Very 'glass is half full' of you and also very true, hadn't considered that. lol
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But that's why I still have a evo 3d just in case I brick this and I will probably keep it after I get nexus and sell my epic touch.
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I wondered if that was the case but the link given to him was still for the OG Epic, not the Epic Touch.
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Yeah, but he was intending it to be for the touch, based on the actual text of his post. Looks like an honest mistake. MistahBungle is usually very good at giving out info.
I feel bad for this guy, poor usb is disabled from international galaxy rom. Before you touch your phone, make sure you know what your doing first man, learn your device and everything before attempting something new especially with the GS2 since they're's a few versions of this phone.
More than a few.
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More than a few.
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You do realize that a "few" isn't a specified amount, right? if I said a couple that would be two. 10, 15, 20 different versions is not "a lot" or "a ton" other wise the Marines would change the slogan from "The (few), the proud, the Marines" to "The masses, the proud, the Marines" learn your english. A few means small amount, which is misconceived by different people, and thrown out of context due to the fact that everyone has an OPINION! on small amount. Would you like to attempt to belittle me more? Or shall I embarrass you again? Now go back to your own forum, and allow us to converse with others who have an IQ level above 12.
I had my EVO 4G rooted and flashed ROM's. I just picked up the LTEvo. I know that it can be rooted very easily.
I suppose the same ROM's that are available for the 4G can be flashed on the LTE? Or are there specific ROM's for the LTE?
Can anyone recommend a ROM for the LTE that doesn't take away anything from the phone? Last several ROM's I used always had some kind of bug where the voicemail app didn't work or MMS didn't work, etc... I would like the hotspot feature though. Do I have to flash a ROM to take advantage of that or can I just root?
Thanks for the help is advance
First, wrong place to ask this! You should be asking about what ROM is best blah blah blah for the LTE in the EVO LTE area
Second, you can't flash an EVO 4G ROM on the EVO LTE....is not going to work no matter how much you want it to
BUT I did hear some good things about the Mean ROM.......alright I'm gonna go now!
GOOD LUCK!!!
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First, wrong place to ask this! You should be asking about what ROM is best blah blah blah for the LTE in the EVO LTE area
Second, you can't flash an EVO 4G ROM on the EVO LTE....is not going to work no matter how much you want it to
BUT I did hear some good things about the Mean ROM.......alright I'm gonna go now!
GOOD LUCK!!!
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Sorry about that. I'll find that section and check it out. Thanks
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Sorry about that. I'll find that section and check it out. Thanks
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Try this- EVO LTE Original Development
or- EVO LTE Android Development
Here's Q&A- http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1592
jamieg71 said:
Try this- EVO LTE Original Development
or- EVO LTE Android Development
Here's Q&A- http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1592
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Got it. Thanks
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Got it. Thanks
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I also moved from the 4G to the 4G LTE. I have flashed the ViperROM and the battery power has been outstanding (I am charging the phone every other day now).
So i think i understand that the phones are almost alike. Here is a question, would it be possible to download a Sprint ROM for the S3 and make it work on MetroPCS's S3? Just curious, because there does not seem to be tons of development in the metro area. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks.
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So i think i understand that the phones are almost alike. Here is a question, would it be possible to download a Sprint ROM for the S3 and make it work on MetroPCS's S3? Just curious, because there does not seem to be tons of development in the metro area. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Thanks.
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Yes, there are a couple of "how to port" tutorials, I have metro PCS and when I like a ROM and I cant find the official ROM I just port it,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1990589
Thanks for the response brother I will look into it !
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I am going to attempt the
Sprint: Wicked_Sensations_JB_Rom_v2.0_Release.zip
with the
Metro: Liquid-JB-v2.1-Beta3.2.1-d2mtr.zip
and attempt to make it a metro ROM, any suggestions or issues I should look out for?
If you flash and it says status 6 or status 7 error, then theres a problem with the updater script
Make sure you keep a COMPLETE zip/unzipped backup of your base rom (in this case the metro one) because you might find that you need some spare parts here and there
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Thanks bro I will attempt it and let you know how it goes.
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Yes, there are a couple of "how to port" tutorials, I have metro PCS and when I like a ROM and I cant find the official ROM I just port it,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1990589
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so i gave it a shot and did everything stated in the link, but it wont boot when restarted to system. - Just a blank screen, i am not sure if it is even on. Any ideas?