Hi guys. I want to put a custom ROM on my Epic Touch 4G, and while I've read a lot of forum posts, I have a few questions which will hopefully be easy to answer. I don't think I'm a total newbie -- more of an informed layperson (I've put a custom ROM on my wife's LGL-35, for example).
My phone is an Epic Touch 4G (obviously!) running 4.0.4 (IMM761.FL.24) which has been successfully rooted.
My first question is: should I use CWM Recovery (as I would like to do)? I've seen several posts which say "no," but the Cyanogenmod page on the 4G (can't post a link because I'm new) suggest a specific version for the process. Would you consider it safe to use?
My second question is: what's the best way to get the recovery on the phone? The consensus seems to be Odin, but I can't use that owing to the fact that my computer runs Linux (I have a Mac for work, but Cyanogenmod's suggestion of Heimdall doesn't work for it owing to library version conflicts.) So I'd like to use Mobile Odin (which seems to support the phone now).
My last question relates to Firmware. I believe that it is IMM761.FL.24 (as above), but that number looks different from what I've seen in the forum. Perhaps this would be stated as ICS24? From my reading it seems that firmware version is important, and I don't want to brick my phone! Is the methodology I'm proposing here relevant for that firmware version?
My reading of things suggest that this should be pretty easy:
1) Download Mobile Odin and the appropriate flash kernel to the phone.
2) Install Mobile Odin and use it to flash the kernel
3) Use Mobile Odin to flash the recovery tar.md5 file referenced above.
4) Backup my apps and data with TiBU and create an update.zip
5) Perform a nandroid backup of the current ROM.
6) Place the appropriate ROM and Gapps on the SD card
7) From CWM flash the ROM, Gapps, and update.zip
Am I missing anything?
Thanks in advance!
MCW77 said:
Hi guys. I want to put a custom ROM on my Epic Touch 4G, and while I've read a lot of forum posts, I have a few questions which will hopefully be easy to answer. I don't think I'm a total newbie -- more of an informed layperson (I've put a custom ROM on my wife's LGL-35, for example).
My phone is an Epic Touch 4G (obviously!) running 4.0.4 (IMM761.FL.24) which has been successfully rooted.
My first question is: should I use CWM Recovery (as I would like to do)? I've seen several posts which say "no," but the Cyanogenmod page on the 4G (can't post a link because I'm new) suggest a specific version for the process. Would you consider it safe to use?
My second question is: what's the best way to get the recovery on the phone? The consensus seems to be Odin, but I can't use that owing to the fact that my computer runs Linux (I have a Mac for work, but Cyanogenmod's suggestion of Heimdall doesn't work for it owing to library version conflicts.) So I'd like to use Mobile Odin (which seems to support the phone now).
My last question relates to Firmware. I believe that it is IMM761.FL.24 (as above), but that number looks different from what I've seen in the forum. Perhaps this would be stated as ICS24? From my reading it seems that firmware version is important, and I don't want to brick my phone! Is the methodology I'm proposing here relevant for that firmware version?
My reading of things suggest that this should be pretty easy:
1) Download Mobile Odin and the appropriate flash kernel to the phone.
2) Install Mobile Odin and use it to flash the kernel
3) Use Mobile Odin to flash the recovery tar.md5 file referenced above.
4) Backup my apps and data with TiBU and create an update.zip
5) Perform a nandroid backup of the current ROM.
6) Place the appropriate ROM and Gapps on the SD card
7) From CWM flash the ROM, Gapps, and update.zip
Am I missing anything?
Thanks in advance!
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CMW will only work for AOSP ROMs. If you are not rooted, you need to do that first. Start off by deciding what ROM you want first. Some require you to be on FL24 and some require you to be on GB27. Since you are in FL24, just download the ROM of choice with the Gapps.
I would suggest you go to @rwilco12's repository and download the one-click for both GB27 and FL24. You will also need to download EL29 kernel and AGATs recovery kernel from the same website. Once you have them on your computer, look up E4GT ROMs on YouTube. @qbking77s videos are spot on for what you need to do. If you get stuck, let me know. I would suggest you download the files on your PC and view the video after. Your steps will brick you. Do not do any if them until you views the videos. CMW is for AOSP ROM/FL24 and AGAT is for TW/GB27.
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The recovery is installed in the ROM. Don't worry about getting it to the phone.
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Thanks for your reply -- it was very informative. I've looked at some of the resources you linked to, and they're chocked full of good information.
I'm still at a loss as to how to install the recovery, as all of the links assume that you're running Windows (and I'm running Linux on my PC). I assume that I'll just have to get access to a windows PC to perform the recovery install?
MCW77 said:
Thanks for your reply -- it was very informative. I've looked at some of the resources you linked to, and they're chocked full of good information.
I'm still at a loss as to how to install the recovery, as all of the links assume that you're running Windows (and I'm running Linux on my PC). I assume that I'll just have to get access to a windows PC to perform the recovery install?
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That part I don't know about. I have pc.
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So I'm hoping I'm posting in the appropriate place, and if not please feel free to point me in the right direction. There may be threads that already exist that are what I need, but I find it so hard to find the right thread on this website so after lots of trying I figured I'd just post.
I have Samsung Galaxy S III on WIND Mobile (SGH-T999V) which is said to be identical except in name to the T-Mobile Variant. I tried a few different ways to get root, and since the first which involved CWM weren't working I ended up using Odin to install (flash?) a file called root66.tar from god knows where. I acquired root, but every time I go to flash any Mod (through recovery > apply zip from sd), whether its CM9 or an update pushed to my phone from Wind, i get a status 7 report (I think it's checking for my devices product name to see that it matches whatever the thing is designed for and it doesn't check out?)
I've heard that this is a problem with CWM and all I need to do is flash the latest CWM or a different CWM. I've tried downloading the CWM app, and manually flashing, etc etc, none of it seems to actually change my recovery. Maybe I'm just missing something, but I'm quite sure the recovery simply is not being flashed.
So I found this thread for T-Mo variant that sed to get on root explorer and delete a couple files, which I'll probably try if nobody responds quickly, and hopefully nothing bad will happen, but I wanted to confirm that this will be safe for Wind variant.
Also, I'm freaking out a little inside and want to revert back to my stock ROM, which I found. The thing is it's in zip file and i'm unable to flash .zip. My Windows computer is out of commission and I only have Linux Mint, for which Odin doesn't work, so I have this program called Heimdall. I'm wondering how to package a tar.gz file, what is a tar.gz file? Why not just use a .tar file? or a .gz file? What's the difference. Basically, when I give Heimdall my tar.gz file, whats it gonna do with it?
Any thread-pointing or explanation would be super appreciated! Thank you in advance
edit: In regards to Heimdall, I've looked at some guides, they all site older versions, which appear to be different? the only flashhing I can do is either thru a Heimdall Firmware Package, which I don't know how to make but I'd like to learn, or with a PIT, which I dont have or understand, so any help there would also be good
The files you are supposed to delete are safe to do so. Or you can rename them. Either way will work. Once you do this you can now install recovery from rom or goo manager. Use the app to reboot recovery as well. Very easy.
You don't flash zip files from the computer. You do that in recovery.
There are also other ways to flash. I suggest you read through my firmware thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1949687
Pay attention to Mobile Odin, it may be your easiest and safest way to flash stock firmware.
You got root66.tar from god knows where???
Don't take this the wrong way but it sounds like you are getting a little careless and could cause more problems than you started with.
Do not flash anything except what you find in this forum. Aside from custom roms you should find everything you need in that thread.
Id also suggest reading the stickied threads in this section as well.
Good luck!
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DocHoliday77 said:
The files you are supposed to delete are safe to do so. Or you can rename them. Either way will work. Once you do this you can now install recovery from rom or goo manager. Use the app to reboot recovery as well. Very easy.
You don't flash zip files from the computer. You do that in recovery.
There are also other ways to flash. I suggest you read through my firmware thread here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1949687
Pay attention to Mobile Odin, it may be your easiest and safest way to flash stock firmware.
You got root66.tar from god knows where???
Don't take this the wrong way but it sounds like you are getting a little careless and could cause more problems than you started with.
Do not flash anything except what you find in this forum. Aside from custom roms you should find everything you need in that thread.
Id also suggest reading the stickied threads in this section as well.
Good luck!
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Haha, I know you flash .zip from recovery. I meant I'm unable to flash .zip through recovery, and I can't use Odin to flash any .tar for example, so I thought if I could learn how to use Heimdall, learn how to package a 'Heimdall Firmware Package', that'd be safest.
Anyhow, Thank you, I will be more careful
Edit: checking back in, I went to delete the files
/system/recovery-from-boot.p
/system/install-recovery.sh
They're nowhere to be found. I looked around other places like /root/system, and /mnt/system, still nothing. Any ideas?
dudds4 said:
Haha, I know you flash .zip from recovery. I meant I'm unable to flash .zip through recovery, and I can't use Odin to flash any .tar for example, so I thought if I could learn how to use Heimdall, learn how to package a 'Heimdall Firmware Package', that'd be safest.
Anyhow, Thank you, I will be more careful
Edit: checking back in, I went to delete the files
/system/recovery-from-boot.p
/system/install-recovery.sh
They're nowhere to be found. I looked around other places like /root/system, and /mnt/system, still nothing. Any ideas?
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Sorry I really font know anything about heimdall. That's why I suggested looking into mobile odin. It will let you flash the firmware from the phone itself. The free version here on xda won't root the fw during flash like the paid version will.
If those files aren't on your phone then don't worry about them. They rewrite stock recovery every boot.
You can try this to get flashing to work in recovery:
Open /system/build.prop and wherever it says d2can, change it to d2tmo. And change T999V to just T999.
Make a copy of the original first and save to your external sdcard.
Now reboot recovery and try to flash again.
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I've been reading these forums in my spare time for the last week or so but I'm still a bit confused or just overlooking something. According to the CM 10.1 thread install instructions are
Install instructions:
1. Install ClockworkMod Recovery for "I927". Sorry, CM cannot provide support for other recoveries, although they may work fine.
3. Reboot into recovery and install
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and a few people in some of the guide threads have basically stated the same. Is it really this simple now or do I still need to follow the guide from a year ago or the one in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1962633 ?
So far all I have done is install CWMR Touch 6.0.1.2 Recovery and run backup in both blob and tar formats. Actually does this even work properly without rooting first?
You don't need root, but you can't quite go straight either. The current SOP is:
Flash TW-ICS, meaning UCLG9 or UCLH2 or UCLJ3, using the respective OneClick
Flash CWMR using Odin (the previous step overwrites recovery so you will have to do this again even if you flashed CWM previously)
Boot into CWM
Flash your AOSP-JB ROM of choice
Flash the correct gapps for your ROM
Format /data (aka factory reset)
Reboot into ROM and enjoy
Step 1 may or may not be necessary -- nobody's tried going from TW-GB straight to AOSP-JB yet. If you're feeling adventurous, try it and let us know how it goes.
Once you've flashed a TW-ICS once, you won't need to do it again -- at that point flashing a new TW-ICS or AOSP-JB ROM is as simple as flash-format-boot.
Thanks for the updated info, I didn't think it would be that simple.
Not sure what TW stands for since I haven't seen that abbreviation yet.
But basically for step one I can grab the UCLG9 from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1841502
and flash it with CWM and then follow on from step 2? Or would I be better off grabbing the newer UCLJ3 from SamMobile and using Odin?
Bram Skull said:
Thanks for the updated info, I didn't think it would be that simple.
Not sure what TW stands for since I haven't seen that abbreviation yet.
But basically for step one I can grab the UCLG9 from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1841502
and flash it with CWM and then follow on from step 2? Or would I be better off grabbing the newer UCLJ3 from SamMobile and using Odin?
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Nope no zips or Odin just use one click the first time. So for step 1 above follow this http://www.theandroidsoul.com/android-4-0-4-ice-cream-sandwich-update-for-att-captivate-glide-i927uclg9/. Can't get easier then this.
Bram Skull said:
Thanks for the updated info, I didn't think it would be that simple.
Not sure what TW stands for since I haven't seen that abbreviation yet.
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TW == TouchWiz. Basically official Samsung stuff and ROMs based directly on such.
But basically for step one I can grab the UCLG9 from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1841502
and flash it with CWM and then follow on from step 2? Or would I be better off grabbing the newer UCLJ3 from SamMobile and using Odin?
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I would get the full EXE, just to be sure. The CWM zips generally don't include bootloader or baseband and that's the important stuff.
I would get the full EXE, just to be sure. The CWM zips generally don't include bootloader or baseband and that's the important stuff.
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I used the CWM flash and can confirm the no updated baseband since it still had the stock Rogers one on AT&T-ICS and in CM-10.1. Not sure about ICS but in CM-10.1 I could get voice but no data and haven't tested txt.
Going to flash back to stock with the backup I made for now while I research solutions to a few personal gripes I have with CM-10.1.
And would the UCLJ3 from SamMobile with odin or kies be as effective as the EXE version since I already have it downloaded?
Thanks for helping a total noob and to be honest this is my first Android phone.
Bram Skull said:
I used the CWM flash and can confirm the no updated baseband since it still had the stock Rogers one on AT&T-ICS and in CM-10.1. Not sure about ICS but in CM-10.1 I could get voice but no data and haven't tested txt.
Going to flash back to stock with the backup I made for now while I research solutions to a few personal gripes I have with CM-10.1.
And would the UCLJ3 from SamMobile with odin or kies be as effective as the EXE version since I already have it downloaded?
Thanks for helping a total noob and to be honest this is my first Android phone.
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I just took a peek... ooh. Looks like pretty much everything is in there. You should be good.
Hello xda,
I tried rooting my SGH-T999 and it took a while so I unplugged the USB and restarted the phone. Phone keeps saying it has encountered a problem with the current firmware, connect to KIES and select recovery. Kies does not connect to the device. I read on xda to reflash using ODIN. I have ODIN v1.85 from trying to root, is this the right version to use because I also found the ODIN3_v3.07? As far as USB driver, is there separate drivers for ODIN or are people referring to the Samsung Kies drivers (I just installed KIES). I read to do it on this screen and I also read to try to go into the recovery mode (holding vol down, home, power) and then reflashing; which should I do?
Also, I found this link on xda for the T-mobile firmware ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1949687 ). No idea which one to choose, why are there so many, I am currently downloading the latest one
"UVDLJA
PDA: T999UVDLJA
CSC: T999TMBDLJA
Version: 4.1.1 JB
Date: Nov. 14, 2012
Sammobile Link
Samsung-Updates Link"
If I want to use the pre rooted file do I need to fix my problem first and try flashing with stock firmware or can I try to fix the issue directly with the pre rooted firmware?
Re: [Q] SGH-T999 Rooted bad, phone stuck on start screen
Use the Odin from my signature.
You can probably just flash mrRobinson's stock rooted rom to fix it. And Kies is garbage. Uninstall it.
I would like to see the root guide you used as well.
Aerowinder said:
Use the Odin from my signature.
You can probably just flash mrRobinson's stock rooted rom to fix it. And Kies is garbage. Uninstall it.
I would like to see the root guide you used as well.
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I used this guide to root.
http://galaxys3root.com/galaxy-s3-r...gh-t999sgh-i747sph-l710-fail-proofnoob-proof/
Before I try to flash with mrRobinson's stock rooted rom which I just finished downloading, I will uninstall Kies and install the USB drivers first?
Thanks for your response Aerowinder.
I got USB drivers earlier today that was a newer version but I will be using the files from your sig since it works :good:
Another question I had was, does the phone need to be in download mode or can I do it in the screen where it says "encountered problem with current firmware. Connect to KIES and select recovery" screen when I flash with Odin? I know normally I would have to be in the download mode but I'm wondering if it is the same when I am getting this error.
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Phone must be in download mode to use Odin.
The drivers in my signature are not the newest, you are correct. They are the last version I found that work without any issues. The newer ones pretty much suck. Constant disconnects mainly.
Aerowinder said:
Phone must be in download mode to use Odin.
The drivers in my signature are not the newest, you are correct. They are the last version I found that work without any issues. The newer ones pretty much suck. Constant disconnects mainly.
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Awesome thanks!
So I am watching the root video on your sig, so in my case I would choose the rom I want for the PDA instead of the cwm-touch-6.0.2.3-d2tmo right? Should I extract the rooted firmware or just load the zipped file onto ODIN PDA?
Re: [Q] SGH-T999 Rooted bad, phone stuck on start screen
Root66 does not contain a recovery so you still need to flash one of those but don't use my link. Get ROM Manager once you're up and running.
If you don't care about the flash counter you can flash the tar in my signature.
Sorry to interject here but you can get an Odin flashable recovery from here.
You can flash one of these and then flash Root66 right after and you'll have stock Rooted ROM with stock or custom recovery (your choice).
Not to be a buzzkill or anything but you are probably the 5th or 6th person in the past 2 weeks that have encountered the "encountered problem with current firmware. Connect to KIES and select recovery" error. Only a few of them have been able to pull out of it. The ones that have, have had to flash Root66 (or their device respective FW) multiple times.
I hope that you can get out of it and please post here if you do. Aerowinder knows what he is doing. Follow his lead.
Aerowinder said:
Root66 does not contain a recovery so you still need to flash one of those but don't use my link. Get ROM Manager once you're up and running.
If you don't care about the flash counter you can flash the tar in my signature.
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Okay I don't care about the counter, I just want my phone to work and I'll be happy.
But now I'm getting a little confused about the cwm recovery.
So just to be clear, you are saying I need to flash a recovery (cwm-touch-6.0.2.3-d2tmo in my case since I don't care about the counter), BUT do I flash the recovery before or after I flash with Root66 firmware? That part I am confused about. And do I flash one right after another or do I need to restart my phone or ODIN first?
Thank you so much for helping me out. I was freaking out this morning and I am very grateful for your help and knowledge. I hope I am not being too much of a pain or hassle with these questions. Sorry that I am quite new to this
Woody said:
Sorry to interject here but you can get an Odin flashable recovery from here.
You can flash one of these and then flash Root66 right after and you'll have stock Rooted ROM with stock or custom recovery (your choice).
Not to be a buzzkill or anything but you are probably the 5th or 6th person in the past 2 weeks that have encountered the "encountered problem with current firmware. Connect to KIES and select recovery" error. Only a few of them have been able to pull out of it. The ones that have, have had to flash Root66 (or their device respective FW) multiple times.
I hope that you can get out of it and please post here if you do. Aerowinder knows what he is doing. Follow his lead.
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Woody, I went to the link you posted. What are the 4 files for?
Don't use those - they are older versions.
If you don't care about the counter, then flash the CWM in my signature using Odin (can provide TWRP tar link if that's your thing), then flash root66 using Odin. You can reboot in between... but no real reason to do so.
If you are still having issues after you flash these, drop into recovery (vol up + home) and reset factory defaults. If still having problems, only thing left to do is flash a full stock image, link also in my signature. The page you linked to does not contain the newest version because DocHolliday hasn't been around here much lately.
buzzking00 said:
Woody, I went to the link you posted. What are the 4 files for?
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Top one is TWRP version 2.3.0.0
Second is 6.0.1.2 CWR touch version
Third is TWRP version 2.3.1.0
Fourth is Stock recovery.
Do not flash all of them. Are you a TWRP or CWR kind of person? Instead of re-typing it out, go here and I come in on post #20 on the 2nd page. Read that to the end and let us know if you understand it. Pretty easy to follow but I understand your Panic Mode, so take your time.
Aerowinder said:
If still having problems, only thing left to do is flash a full stock image, link also in my signature.
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^^ This is what I see in his future.
Like I said above, I haven't seen too many people get out of that "Encountered..." error without some real technical expertise.
Aerowinder said:
Don't use those - they are older versions.
If you don't care about the counter, then flash the CWM in my signature using Odin (can provide TWRP tar link if that's your thing), then flash root66 using Odin. You can reboot in between... but no real reason to do so.
If you are still having issues after you flash these, drop into recovery (vol up + home) and reset factory defaults. If still having problems, only thing left to do is flash a full stock image, link also in my signature. The page you linked to does not contain the newest version because DocHolliday hasn't been around here much lately.
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Awesome. Thanks Aerowinder!
I will try this when I get home (assuming I can go into download mode...) and post what happened
Woody said:
^^ This is what I see in his future.
Like I said above, I haven't seen too many people get out of that "Encountered..." error without some real technical expertise.
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I will take a look at the link Woody.
I am really hoping this will work on the first try!
Okay so from reading your post Woody I can use EITHER the TWRP and CWR, but I want to use the one that is easiest to use. Which one do you guys think is easier to use?
Also, SU3.3 or SU1.04 which one should I use? Aerowinder, your sig shows both now but earlier I didn't notice the SU1.04. I just realized I only need the SU file IF the prerooted file doesn't work but just in case it doesn't I guess it is better to know.
Draw straws. I use CWM/Superuser. I use Superuser because CM comes with it. AOKP comes with SuperSU... both work fine. Just make sure you use the ones from my signature, as they are newer versions. You won't need su if you get a prerooted rom, only for stock.
Aerowinder said:
Draw straws. I use CWM/Superuser. I use Superuser because CM comes with it. AOKP comes with SuperSU... both work fine. Just make sure you use the ones from my signature, as they are newer versions. You won't need su if you get a prerooted rom, only for stock.
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I am going to try it in an hour.
Wish me luck!
1. Download mode
2. Flash CWM
3. Flash Root66
4. Hopefully no problems
:good:
Aerowinder said:
Don't use those - they are older versions.
If you don't care about the counter, then flash the CWM in my signature using Odin (can provide TWRP tar link if that's your thing), then flash root66 using Odin. You can reboot in between... but no real reason to do so.
If you are still having issues after you flash these, drop into recovery (vol up + home) and reset factory defaults. If still having problems, only thing left to do is flash a full stock image, link also in my signature. The page you linked to does not contain the newest version because DocHolliday hasn't been around here much lately.
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OMFG OMFG OMFG
OMFG OMFG OMFG
OOOOOOH MYYYYYY FOOOOOOOOKIN GOOOOOOOOOOOOSH
AEROWINDER AND WOODY
I LOVE YOU SO MUCH
IT WORKED AND NOTHING GOT ERASED. I THOUGHT PUTTING THE NEW FIRMWARE WOULD'VE ERASED EVERYTHING WITH THE NEW ROM BUT NOPE.
Uninstalled KIES and USB drivers.
Installed USB drivers from Aerowinders sig
So the Odin 3.07 didn't work either so I ended up using ODIN 1.85
Turned off auto reboot and left f reset on (no idea what f reset does lol)
Flashed CWM
Flashed root66 rom
Restarted phone and it was back to normal with all the data saved, but no SU (wasn't unlocked)
So reflashed CWM
Then restarted in clockwork recovery and ran super user and now the phone is rooted
Thanks for your helpful knowledge and now I am going to learn everything about android so I too can help another new android user in the (hopefully near) future.
:good::good::good: 3 thumbs up to the knowledge members above Aerowinder and Woody!
THANK YOU!
Panic mode TRANSFORMMMMM! *Panic mode has now transformed into excitement mode*
buzzking00 said:
Thanks for your helpful knowledge and now I am going to learn everything about android so I too can help another new android user in the (hopefully near) future.
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So, ahh, are you excited? Haha. Great. Glad you got it up and running.
I hope that you do learn more about Android and share it with someone who needs help someday. When I first came, that is what someone did for me and I have tried to do it ever since. We are all still learning, including Aero and myself, so there will never be an end but rather more.
Good job and now you should make a Nandroid backup just in case you ever get in a bind again.
Well now I gotta learn how to make back-ups and what a Nandroid backup is lol.
Time to search the forums
buzzking00 said:
Well now I gotta learn how to make back-ups and what a Nandroid backup is lol.
Time to search the forums
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That's the attitude, with Android you have to be a sponge and try to learn as much as you can. A single Google search will give you the answers you seek and making a backup is pretty much universal no matter what Rom, phone you have. Good luck
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I have FL24 on my phone. I also have downloaded and installed SuperSU Pro and the phone is rooted. This is as fas as I have gotten. I am trying to change my rom. I saw one with some cool features from QBking77. I am extremely new at this and was wondering with the following info can anyone help me to find a good rom to change to. Also do I need to download a recovery app? Is my phone rooted gingerbread or Ice Cream? I have downloade Clockworkmod also and have done a back up. I also downloaded Blu Kuban files just in case I am on the right track. here is my info
Samsung Galaxy Sll Sprint Epic 4G Touch
SPH-D710
Android Version - 4.0.4
Baseband Version - S170.10 S.FL24
Kernel Version - 3.0.15-1173404
Build Number - lMM76l.FL24
Hardware Version - D710.10
I hate to be the d!ck here, but if you don't know the difference between GB and ICS based on at least the version number, you are obviously not ready to flash a ROM. I can see that you have done some research, but it is the wrong research. You are speeding through and not taking the time to soak up the information. Go read the stickies in the General, Q/A and Development Sections. They have plenty of information. Trying to save you from a brick.
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bigmike6200 said:
I have FL24 on my phone. I also have downloaded and installed SuperSU Pro and the phone is rooted. This is as fas as I have gotten. I am trying to change my rom. I saw one with some cool features from QBking77. I am extremely new at this and was wondering with the following info can anyone help me to find a good rom to change to. Also do I need to download a recovery app? Is my phone rooted gingerbread or Ice Cream? I have downloade Clockworkmod also and have done a back up. I also downloaded Blu Kuban files just in case I am on the right track. here is my info
Samsung Galaxy Sll Sprint Epic 4G Touch
SPH-D710
Android Version - 4.0.4
Baseband Version - S170.10 S.FL24
Kernel Version - 3.0.15-1173404
Build Number - lMM76l.FL24
Hardware Version - D710.10
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OK, first things first. You're already rooted so thats a step in the right direction:thumbup:
The next thing you'll want to do is grab a safe ics recovery, my personal preference was always Agats FI27 repack. You can find these in the development thread in one of RWilco's Repository threads. You'll want the Tar file and will need to flash using either PC Odin (Google Odin.exe) or mobile Odin (found in play store) flashing instructions for both methods can be found in multiple threads, or by google search.
Next you'll want to go to the OP of the ROM you've decided on. READ THIS ENTIRE POST. I can not stress this enough. You want to make absolutely sure you understand and follow the instructions provided for a successful installation.
After you have flashed your new recovery hold power and volume up (keep them pressed) until you enter recovery, choose install from sdcard, navigate to where your downloaded ROM is and flash.
Reboot and enjoy
If you need anything else feel free to pm me:thumbup::beer:
Slithering from the nether regions of a twisted mind and tarnished soul
graydiggy said:
I hate to be the d!ck here, but if you don't know the difference between GB and ICS based on at least the version number, you are obviously not ready to flash a ROM. I can see that you have done some research, but it is the wrong research. You are speeding through and not taking the time to soak up the information. Go read the stickies in the General, Q/A and Development Sections. They have plenty of information. Trying to save you from a brick.
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Thanks for the help, but I think you are being a little harsh. If you go get a drivers licence, you are not required to know how to build the engine. Maybe I was moving a little fast. Thanks anyway for your time.
Stryke_the_Orc said:
OK, first things first. You're already rooted so thats a step in the right direction:thumbup:
The next thing you'll want to do is grab a safe ics recovery, my personal preference was always Agats FI27 repack. You can find these in the development thread in one of RWilco's Repository threads. You'll want the Tar file and will need to flash using either PC Odin (Google Odin.exe) or mobile Odin (found in play store) flashing instructions for both methods can be found in multiple threads, or by google search.
Next you'll want to go to the OP of the ROM you've decided on. READ THIS ENTIRE POST. I can not stress this enough. You want to make absolutely sure you understand and follow the instructions provided for a successful installation.
After you have flashed your new recovery hold power and volume up (keep them pressed) until you enter recovery, choose install from sdcard, navigate to where your downloaded ROM is and flash.
Reboot and enjoy
If you need anything else feel free to pm me:thumbup::beer:
Slithering from the nether regions of a twisted mind and tarnished soul
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Thanks for the detailed directions. I was able to get a recovery app, which was my problem to begin with, and was able to do everything. Clockwormod did not want to boot into recovery. It kept locking up. I read that Clockworkmod and SuperSU do not like each other. At that time I knew I needed a recovery app. I went to QBKing77's youtube and was able to d/l the apps that I needed and went step by step with his video. It was an exact match on my phone. I then intall the Blu Kuban and LOVE IT!. I really like the dark features. This ROM is the shiznick. Thanks to you and everyone who answered my post.
If I could get some help with this, I'd be very grateful. I just got a replacement phone (unrelated hardware issue) and it was on EL24, so I flashed the stock EL24 clean root and everything is great.
Now, I'm trying to flash a custom recovery with ODIN (windows, not mobile ODIN), and I get stuck every time. ODIN says the flash completes fine, but when I boot my phone, it boots to the GS2 screen with the yellow triangle, and then doesn't boot back into the rom.
I have tried about 3 different versions of the AGAT tar, including the repack listed in this thread and every time my phone just will not boot to anything but odin download mode. I would really like some help with what I'm doing wrong.
EDIT: I ended up getting it to work through a different method. I updated to GB27 rooted, then I flashed Agat's 5.0 with mobile ODIN. I have no idea why the other version didn't work, but the entire time I was suspecting it was an ODIN problem and didn't really like using mobile ODIN from previous attempts. Oh well, hope this helps anyone who comes after me.
Hi people. Alright, so im NOT new to Clockworkmod or cyanogenmod but this GS2 4G is ridiculous..... I flashed Optiums V / Motorola Triumph....etc in the past.
I need some clarification please.
My specs:
Virgin mobile SG2 (4g)
Hardware version D710
Software version GB28
Android version 4.1.2
Kernel version 3.0.31-1014481
I AM ROOTED
1) Can I use a Clockworkmod Recovery for this phone?If so, where and how? If not, is Odin how we flash to different roms?
2) How do you create a current backup of your current rom????? WOULD LOVE TO KNOW!!!!!!!
3) Since I have GB28, do I have to worry about flash to other Roms with different numbers or does that not even matter?
4) May be stupid...Can I unlock this cell. I know.... has no sim. Also, how can I get the MSL number. The normal ways cant find it. Even VM said they dont have it....liars I think.
5) Can I get JB 4.2.2 on this??
Thanks!!!!
Also, I do have Odin on my cell and my pc with the Samsung driver
TYTYTYTYTYTYTY
hondais1 said:
Hi people. Alright, so im NOT new to Clockworkmod or cyanogenmod but this GS2 4G is ridiculous..... I flashed Optiums V / Motorola Triumph....etc in the past.
I need some clarification please.
My specs:
Virgin mobile SG2 (4g)
Hardware version D710
Software version GB28
Android version 4.1.2
Kernel version 3.0.31-1014481
I AM ROOTED
1) Can I use a Clockworkmod Recovery for this phone?If so, where and how? If not, is Odin how we flash to different roms?
OK so Odin is how you root and flash stock ROMs. Umm the Clockworkmod is a recovery look for agats Kernel which will have your recovery it won't be Name branded clockwork mod but it is like CWM.
2) How do you create a current backup of your current rom????? WOULD LOVE TO KNOW!!!!!!!
So how you do your backups is through CWM. You can choose to either backup to Ext. SD or Internal SD. If you have agats or CWM you
3) Since I have GB28, do I have to worry about flash to other Roms with different numbers or does that not even matter?
I'm not sure what you mean by that.
4) May be stupid...Can I unlock this cell. I know.... has no sim. Also, how can I get the MSL number. The normal ways cant find it. Even VM said they dont have it....liars I think.
I'm sure you can get this phone unlocked. I just don't know how to do that. Yes you can get MSL you need terminal emulator. What are the ways you've tried to get msl?
5) Can I get JB 4.2.2 on this??
Yes you can get JB 4.2.2 it won't be stock TW though. You will need to flash a ROM though. There are plenty out there you just need to figure out which will be best for you.
Thanks!!!!
Also, I do have Odin on my cell and my pc with the Samsung driver
TYTYTYTYTYTYTY
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hondais1 said:
Hi people. Alright, so im NOT new to Clockworkmod or cyanogenmod but this GS2 4G is ridiculous..... I flashed Optiums V / Motorola Triumph....etc in the past.
I need some clarification please.
My specs:
Virgin mobile SG2 (4g)
Hardware version D710
Software version GB28
Android version 4.1.2
Kernel version 3.0.31-1014481
I AM ROOTED
1) Can I use a Clockworkmod Recovery for this phone?If so, where and how? If not, is Odin how we flash to different roms?
2) How do you create a current backup of your current rom????? WOULD LOVE TO KNOW!!!!!!!
3) Since I have GB28, do I have to worry about flash to other Roms with different numbers or does that not even matter?
4) May be stupid...Can I unlock this cell. I know.... has no sim. Also, how can I get the MSL number. The normal ways cant find it. Even VM said they dont have it....liars I think.
5) Can I get JB 4.2.2 on this??
Thanks!!!!
Also, I do have Odin on my cell and my pc with the Samsung driver
TYTYTYTYTYTYTY
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you can get youre msl by installing a terminal emulator and type in...''su''without quotes/hit enter..then type...''getprop ril.MSL''without quotes and msl with caps..should work.. if not try an app from playstore.. as far as cwm goes..with our device the recovery is tied to the kernel.So you will need to flash a new kernel..Im not sure if the gb27 kernel will boot with youre rom..but im guessing it will because its 4.1.2. if youre brave you can use mobile odin to flash it..you can get mobile odin lite here on xda or playstore and all youre kernel,modem,etc. at rwilco's repo in the android development thread,top 3 post...as far as roms go... there are somr virgin mobile roms, im not sure if others will work as i have boost,but i would think its fine..you will have to change youre apn's to get data/mms after you flash a rom..because it will be sprint everything..So get you msl and check all youre apn settings and write them down..you can flash roms from the safe cwm recoveries made by members,but it is usually advised to flash from el26 or the el29 direct boot kernel.Or you can use odin..google qbking77..he makes the best vids for this device and odin..Read the op well of the rom youre looking to flash......I would do some more research as im not sure about this virgin mobile deal..but im pretty sure you should be ok..There is all kinds of guides in this forum..its the best ive been in on xda in my opinion..good luck.....Ill dig around and see if i can come up with a definitive answer for ya.......there is a space between getprop and ril.MSL...
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@hondais1 ...ok ive looked around...you should be able to flash whatever you want...by the way 4.2.2 roms are in the original develolpment thread and you will need an ics modem on jb roms...the op will tell you the preferred flashing instructions.. if you need more help i can link you to a step by step i put together for using mobile odin to flash roms...fyi...most roms come with a custom kernel..
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@hondais1 here is the link to my write up... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2418320 ... Post 5 is where you want to look in that thread.. There are links to the repo and a link for a lite version of mobile odin here on xda..just install the mobile odin apk. with a file browser,you will need to check unknown sources in settings..good luck..
Getprop msl doesn't work in GBxx roms
Nor do any of the play store apps.
What worked for me was flashing the FI03 toolbox and then running getprop.
Instructions and links in this thread.
As far as roms go, I'm on Virgin Mobile as well and I've run the Sprint GB27 based ones with no problems at all.
Though as Gil81 pointed out you will have to edit your MMS settings using the ##DATA# dialer code along with your MSL.
Also, the lock screen and carrier information in settings>about phone>status will say 'Sprint' instead of 'Virgin Mobile'.
I haven't been brave enough to try, but I also suspect the Profile and PRL updates won't work on a GB27 rom so I'd update those prior to mucking around with any non GB28 based rom.