Need Help Please - Epic 4G General

First off I'm pretty new to this. I followed the instructions flashing my stock DI18 to DK28. It works just fine no problems. I want to be able to flash back to DI18. How do I do this. Without using Odin. Is there a way just to download a DI18.zip and install it into the root of my sd card power,volume down and camera button flash it? Someone please help.
Thanks
Tom

Here go Here next time search for stock d118 in the development section the wiki helps alot too.
Flash in clockwork if you have it or rename update.zip

I'm not rooted. Does this matter?

tphillips78 said:
I'm not rooted. Does this matter?
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I think if you just rename the zip file to update.zip and put it into the root of your sd card you should be able to flash not rooted in stock recovery.

davidrules7778 said:
I think if you just rename the zip file to update.zip you should be able to flash not rooted in stock recovery.
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And stock recovery mode is in the list of things you get when you boot with camera+vol down?

kenvan19 said:
And stock recovery mode is in the list of things you get when you boot with camera+vol down?
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If u didnt root or install clockwork or anything and your completly stock yes it is.

davidrules7778 said:
If u didnt root or install clockwork or anything and your completly stock yes it is.
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Wonderful, I've been trying to get an answer to that question all day!

kenvan19 said:
Wonderful, I've been trying to get an answer to that question all day!
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I know how that is this forum gets huge of stuff epecially with people posting questions kinda like yours in a new thread, kinda hard to search i just search for the wiki and read that for different stock flashables.

I keep getting a signature not verified error or something along those lines

davidrules7778 said:
I know how that is this forum gets huge of stuff epecially with people posting questions kinda like yours in a new thread, kinda hard to search i just search for the wiki and read that for different stock flashables.
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I actually did search on the forums, the wikis and the web at large. I already have the DI18 file ready I just was waiting for someone to tell me that it was feasible before I did something.

tphillips78 said:
I keep getting a signature not verified error or something along those lines
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Hmm let me see if i can find a stock one, i am not sure how to downgrade from 2.2 as i have not made the jump, ill look.

Yeah my bad on creating a new thread. You have the stock DI18 zip file? Does it work?

tphillips78 said:
Yeah my bad on creating a new thread. You have the stock DI18 zip file? Does it work?
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I have the file, yes, but I am in one of my courses and do not have my cable with me to test this. I'll be home in a few hours and I'll update with whether or not it worked. I really like the update but I just cannot stand the rotation issue. It is constantly switching orientations on me and it is near impossible to get it righted again.

tphillips78 said:
Yeah my bad on creating a new thread. You have the stock DI18 zip file? Does it work?
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The d118 zip works for me howevr i have clockwork mod... and rooted... and im stock d118 stock rom with custom kernal so im not sure if it work on dead stock.

Thank you very much

I got an idea of what u can do to go back to stock without odin...
1. Do the one click root/clockwork/etc Here
2. Then Flash the zip file Here
3. Then flash the get rid of clockwork zip Here
4. Your are back to stock without using odin yay!!!

go ahead i am ready

tphillips78 said:
go ahead i am ready
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ready for what?

sorry about that i scrolled too quickly and didn't see the instructions thank you very much i really appreciate the help

tphillips78 said:
sorry about that i scrolled too quickly and didn't see the instructions thank you very much i really appreciate the help
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Its all good.. enjoy let me know that turns out one thing im unsure of is if you need to flash the modem first which is on the same page as the d118 zip right below it.. so just to let you know u might need that too.,

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new rom

sorry if this has been asked but im new to a lot of this stuff and i wanted to put the vibrant6 rom that just came out on my vibrant and i was wandering that if i dont like it are just want to take it off i can do a restore from rom manager. I would of course use rom manager to backup my rom first. Also if i do this and keep it will i still get the OTA updates. It looks like this rom is keeping the stock kernal and that im sure if i changed that then i would not get the updates. I just a little nervouse about this. Thank you
spacecasespiff said:
sorry if this has been asked but im new to a lot of this stuff and i wanted to put the vibrant6 rom that just came out on my vibrant and i was wandering that if i dont like it are just want to take it off i can do a restore from rom manager. I would of course use rom manager to backup my rom first. Also if i do this and keep it will i still get the OTA updates. It looks like this rom is keeping the stock kernal and that im sure if i changed that then i would not get the updates. I just a little nervouse about this. Thank you
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Yeah, I was just thinking the same thing!
I downloaded the vibrant6 zip from the 4shared that I was directed to and it took all of a second to download which I know was way to fast. I went to unzip it and it was unsuccessful I don't know why. So even if I wanted to do this I can't.
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spacecasespiff said:
I downloaded the vibrant6 zip from the 4shared that I was directed to and it took all of a second to download which I know was way to fast. I went to unzip it and it was unsuccessful I don't know why. So even if I wanted to do this I can't.
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You need not unzip it.
spacecasespiff said:
I downloaded the vibrant6 zip from the 4shared that I was directed to and it took all of a second to download which I know was way to fast. I went to unzip it and it was unsuccessful I don't know why. So even if I wanted to do this I can't.
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Chalup said:
You need not unzip it.
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He is saying that the file is surely corrupt. As there is no md5sum it is hard to know for sure. Mine, which worked for me, even though I switched back, was f8e63a14d575061f83221710522cb22b.
spacecasespiff said:
sorry if this has been asked but im new to a lot of this stuff and i wanted to put the vibrant6 rom that just came out on my vibrant and i was wandering that if i dont like it are just want to take it off i can do a restore from rom manager. I would of course use rom manager to backup my rom first. Also if i do this and keep it will i still get the OTA updates. It looks like this rom is keeping the stock kernal and that im sure if i changed that then i would not get the updates. I just a little nervouse about this. Thank you
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Obviously to install Vibrant 6 you need to flash stock rom, then flash vibrant6 with odin.
When I decided to go back to stock rom I flashed stock rom with odin then ran nandroid restore of a point I had made right before trying Vibrant6.
I flashed vibrant6 via clockwork and it worked just fine, you just have to have a stock rom with root for it to work properly
But does it need to be unzip first.
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yes it does
SiL3nTKiLL said:
yes it does
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No it doesn't, its an update.zip.
OP just download the file and place it on the root of your internal SDcard. Reboot into recovery and flash it from there.
If you uninstall clockworkmod recovery you might get OTA updates but it depends on the rom you are using. With any alternative recovery you may be able to download the OTA, but it will not flash because of the recovery. I dont know why people worry about OTA updates! If its being sent OTA, I guarantee it will be on XDA months before! If you want OTAs, leave your phone stock.
There is so much FAIL in this thread it should be deleted. People should not talk about things they do not know.
Shane_pcs said:
There is so much FAIL in this thread it should be deleted. People should not talk about things they do not know.
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I agree 100%

[Q] An update.zip to go from DK28 to DI18?

(sorry if this has been covered in other threads, I searched and couldn't find it)
I found it on androidforums listed as a modified update.zip to bring DK28 phones back to DI18, but I'm not sure what it actually does. It's only 5mb, not ~100mb like the DK28 update.zip
Does anyone have an experience with it?
use this one bro: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=786266
nemt said:
(sorry if this has been covered in other threads, I searched and couldn't find it)
I found it on androidforums listed as a modified update.zip to bring DK28 phones back to DI18, but I'm not sure what it actually does. It's only 5mb, not ~100mb like the DK28 update.zip
Does anyone have an experience with it?
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The only DI18 update.zip file is for going from DI07 -> DI18 (hence why it is only 5mb)
davidrules7778 said:
use this one bro: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=786266
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Which one specifically? My phone is not rooted and I don't have clockwordmod recovery as far as I know.
nemt said:
Which one specifically? My phone is not rooted and I don't have clockwordmod recovery as far as I know.
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I believe the first link on there, you can attempt to try renaming it update.zip. Im not sure if it works without clockwork tho.. Give it a shot the worst thing that can happen is it will say aborted and wont mess up anything.
I'll give it a shot. Does it completely wipe the phone like Odin, or just change the firmware?
nemt said:
I'll give it a shot. Does it completely wipe the phone like Odin, or just change the firmware?
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I think it just changes the firmware, i dont think it wipes anything, ive been flashing around roms on 2.1 and flash back to stock a lot and i never lose my data even when i wipe it..
Alternatively, is there a way to get Clockworkmod Recovery onto my DK28 phone?
nemt said:
Alternatively, is there a way to get Clockworkmod Recovery onto my DK28 phone?
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besides the one click root,with clockwork, i dont think so, besides the long adb commands, which i dont know where that post is at but thats a lot of work.... But if you put clockwork on you can take it off with a simple flash of the samsung recovery zip also in the link above.
Thanks for the info.
Why is it so much more complicated to roll back than it is to go forward to a new version?
nemt said:
Thanks for the info.
Why is it so much more complicated to roll back than it is to go forward to a new version?
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Well, not really complicated, just a few things you have flash to remove all the rooted stuff, if you use odin its still a lot of steps and more risky of bricking, i constantly see, new threads of people using odin by not following all the instructions and bricking there devices.
That's why I'm really hoping I can avoid having to use Odin to go to DI18 to get the official OTA update next week.
nemt said:
(sorry if this has been covered in other threads, I searched and couldn't find it)
I found it on androidforums listed as a modified update.zip to bring DK28 phones back to DI18, but I'm not sure what it actually does. It's only 5mb, not ~100mb like the DK28 update.zip
Does anyone have an experience with it?
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Dude, just look for the stock DI18 rom, rename it to update.zip, boot into recovery and flash it. That's all. I've done this several times before (although i'm now on a solid 2.2 Froyo rom).
It's a full rom, not a 5MB whatever..
It's that easy, and I don't clockwork recovery or anything?
Why does anyone bother with Odin then?
I think I have the DI18 rom, is 158,159,706 bytes the right file size?
You'll still need to odin in the di18 modem. Cwm can't flash a modem
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LordLugard said:
Dude, just look for the stock DI18 rom, rename it to update.zip, boot into recovery and flash it. That's all. I've done this several times before (although i'm now on a solid 2.2 Froyo rom).
It's a full rom, not a 5MB whatever..
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When u did that, did u lose all your apps and stuff u had on the phone?? WHen i updated to FROYO using the update.zip i didnt lose anything, just got a messed up gps
man this **** is really more confusing than it needs to be
I just want to be back on an official version of android and have the phone work right
XtaC318 said:
You'll still need to odin in the di18 modem. Cwm can't flash a modem
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Yes it can there is flashable modems for d118
Sent from my awesome epic 4g
XtaC318 said:
You'll still need to odin in the di18 modem. Cwm can't flash a modem
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I have never used Odin in my life or Odin'ed any modem. My Epic works just fine going back and forth.
urirx98 said:
When u did that, did u lose all your apps and stuff u had on the phone?? WHen i updated to FROYO using the update.zip i didnt lose anything, just got a messed up gps
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Ofcourse you lose everything. Re-install them back. What i like to do is take screenshots of all my home screens (i'm anal about which apps go on what home screens ) so i know easily what to reinstall.

NS4G 2.3.5 Direct DL Link from Google

Here is the direct link from Google: http://android.clients.google.com/p...c0.signed-sojus-GRJ90-from-GRJ22.39fe4c59.zip
Hopefully that saves looking through the other huge thread for the link, and/or people rushing off to mirror this file unnecessarily.
How to use this file to update: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15985190&postcount=276
All the best, I accept no responsibility for any outcomes my suggestions may cause
Is this the new update were suppose to get today
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Thanks. Out of curiosity, how do you locate this... is there a google parent page that shows all of these or something?
1stloc said:
Is this the new update were suppose to get today
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Yes it it.
The111 said:
Thanks. Out of curiosity, how do you locate this... is there a google parent page that shows all of these or something?
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Once you know the file name (posted in this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1181833 ) it's easy to work out the direct Google link.
So is the radio.img gotta be ripped out still?
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How would I update from this zip file?
Haha. thats what i wanna know, i havent updated before.
How to use this to update, see: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15985190&postcount=276
Thanks zulu ! i'll take a look.
Now where's 2.3.5 for those of us on the original model GRJ22
thommcg said:
Now where's 2.3.5 for those of us on the original model GRJ22
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Yes, that includes me, despite me helping out here for people with a different phone.
I have no idea when the 9023 and 9020 users will be updated.
this is only for 4G? Thaknks
can i flash the zip with rooted stock rom and netarchy's kernal without hurting anything?
applefanboylol said:
can i flash the zip with rooted stock rom and netarchy's kernal without hurting anything?
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@applefanboylol,
If you have RA, or Clockwork installed, it will not work because if you attempt to boot into recovery(because you replaced the boot.img file with a different recovery system other than stock) the bootloader will take you to the alternate recovery. You will have to remove RA, or Clockwork. To answer your question the update overwrites the existing kernel with a different one.
Atheistnofaith said:
@applefanboylol,
If you have RA, or Clockwork installed, it will not work because if you attempt to boot into recovery(because you replaced the boot.img file with a different recovery system other than stock) the bootloader will take you to the alternate recovery. You will have to remove RA, or Clockwork. To answer your question the update overwrites the existing kernel with a different one.
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ok thanks for sharing i would have just flashed it if you didnt answer. So basically i need to unroot my phone?
applefanboylol said:
can i flash the zip with rooted stock rom and netarchy's kernal without hurting anything?
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Do not flash Netarchy nor any other kernel until Android 2.3.5 kernel version is released. I'm sure Netarchy will release 2.3.5 kernel version once the source code is released for public.
Does this update remove root/CWM recovery? It's easy enough to get back, but I'm just double checking before I do anything stupid.
not sure why but the directions state to hold power and vol up after you boot into recovery before the exclamation mark and it just refuses to give me the option to select my update.zip......... blllaahhhhh
edit:: Ok so you have to hit Power first then hold it down when you hit vol up.. That worked perfect for me.
xyzulu said:
Here is the direct link from Google: http://android.clients.google.com/p...c0.signed-sojus-GRJ90-from-GRJ22.39fe4c59.zip
Hopefully that saves looking through the other huge thread for the link, and/or people rushing off to mirror this file unnecessarily.
How to use this file to update: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=15985190&postcount=276
All the best, I accept no responsibility for any outcomes my suggestions may cause
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Thanks Bro, worked like a charm. My 4G and WiFi signal are stronger. Thanks again

2.10.605.1 Debloat|Deodex|Rooted|Busybox|Zipalign

Hey folks, here she is. All ready for those stock experience people, and those who want a solid base thats not molested to dev from.
Download:
http://www.multiupload.com/621PBINSQQ
MD5:
1E450445EC25489D81675A6A105F10C4
Im not working on my normal computer today and was being careless.
Also flash this for root access if apps are *****ing about it.
Thanks for posting!
thanks for bring it to this forum also! but is this a new leak or bulid....? 2.07.605 is latest leaked RUU. So
where did 2.10.xxx.x come from?
>> Note: please do not ask for me to support this. I no longer visit this site enough to keep track.
Duly noted. The post is much appreciated by those still here.
Thanks for the good work as always adrynalyne
marcogiudice said:
thanks for bring it to this forum also! but is this a new leak or bulid....? 2.07.605 is latest leaked RUU. So
where did 2.10.xxx.x come from?
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This is a rooted/etc of a New leak which was originally posted at -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1225752
Did a complete wipe/factory reset, nuked dalvik etc and titanium back says it cant get root. Tried installing busybox for the hell of it and it says the same thing. Anyone else getting this? Doing a fresh wipe/install just to check...
Yup same here, su is installed but no root...
Fixed, check first post. Some apps dont care if its in xbin...and yet some do.
adrynalyne said:
Fixed, check first post. Some apps dont care if its in xbin...and yet some do.
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Thanks! Also another quick question...getting a force close right after flash for process com.google.android.talk, after each flash I've done. I don't plan on using it to be honest but curious if others are getting it.
Thanks adrynalyne, should posted it a bit earlier as I just clicked YES - CONFIRM WIPE ;P
Carnage9270 said:
Thanks! Also another quick question...getting a force close right after flash for process com.google.android.talk, after each flash I've done. I don't plan on using it to be honest but curious if others are getting it.
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If google talk does not find a network connection before you unlock your screen, it crashes. This has been the case sense Gtalk with video came about. As long as the network/radios are running before you unlock, there won't be a crash.
adrynalyne said:
If google talk does not find a network connection before you unlock your screen, it crashes. This has been the case sense Gtalk with video came about. As long as the network/radios are running before you unlock, there won't be a crash.
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Rgr that, thanks Adrynalyne. I know this isn't your favorite place to hang out, but I appreciate your time regardless.
md5 sum
sorry wrong thread
mods please delete
thx adryl
10char
I flashed and had no root. Though adb shell worked while the phone was running.
*edit* I see su fix in OP now
So, I'm having a real n00b moment. With the download do I flash it in hboot, or do I do the update from zip from the ROM manager? Also, I have the MR2 radio installed, does that matter? I just don't want to do anything I'm not supposed to.
Thx adrynalyne
Cjaiceman said:
So, I'm having a real n00b moment. With the download do I flash it in hboot, or do I do the update from zip from the ROM manager? Also, I have the MR2 radio installed, does that matter? I just don't want to do anything I'm not supposed to.
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yes you install thru recovery and your ok with a mr2 radio... those are the only ones you can use with gb
Flashed and didn't see anything different other than the wallpaper. Can't give up my sense 3.0 for this.
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Possible to root after taking mdl update?

Is this possible, I've been reading and I here yes and no. I didn't have root to start with. Any definitive answers would be appreciated
mattfmartin said:
Is this possible, I've been reading and I here yes and no. I didn't have root to start with. Any definitive answers would be appreciated
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Definitely yes, but not right now. Developers are working on it as we speak. The kernel is what is preventing people from rooting, which can definitely be worked around. I'd say hang tight it shouldn't be too much longer.
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Definitely yes, but not right now. Developers are working on it as we speak. The kernel is what is preventing people from rooting, which can definitely be worked around. I'd say hang tight it shouldn't be too much longer.
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Nice, thanks
mattfmartin said:
Is this possible, I've been reading and I here yes and no. I didn't have root to start with. Any definitive answers would be appreciated
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From what I understood you can just odin a custom recovery, use the recovery to flash crawjr's MDL rooted rom, then flash Shabby's custom kernel and you're good to go. I could be wrong, but that's how I understood it.
k2buckley said:
From what I understood you can just odin a custom recovery, use the recovery to flash crawjr's MDL rooted rom, then flash Shabby's custom kernel and you're good to go. I could be wrong, but that's how I understood it.
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exactly what I did but flashed agats kernel
Man, Samsung is so different from htc.
mattfmartin said:
Man, Samsung is so different from htc.
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yes it is. I also came from HTC and am still getting used to the differences
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majid25 said:
exactly what I did but flashed agats kernel
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k2buckley said:
From what I understood you can just odin a custom recovery, use the recovery to flash crawjr's MDL rooted rom, then flash Shabby's custom kernel and you're good to go. I could be wrong, but that's how I understood it.
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That's what I did and it's working. Took awhile to figure out but should be easier now because the directions are much clearer.
So it sounds like if you haven't rooted yet. It's still safe to take this update and still be able to root later if you we decide to.
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So it sounds like if you haven't rooted yet. It's still safe to take this update and still be able to root later if you we decide to.
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I decided to install the OTA update with root and no custom recovery, I was a bit lazy and knew the most it would do is soft brick the phone. I had no issues at all with the update although root did disappear. YMMV:good:
MDC/MDL
Could someone explain the difference between MDL and MDC? thanks.
Yes
Follow these steps on this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2277480
also if you get popup in notification bar warning you about unauthorized access make sure you erase(or mod file extension) KnoxAgent.apk & Knoxagent.odex
that did the trick for me and now im rooted with MDL
so far the UI feels smoother and thats pretty much it for me now.:silly:
Yurijoejoe said:
Follow these steps on this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2277480
also if you get popup in notification bar warning you about unauthorized access make sure you erase(or mod file extension) KnoxAgent.apk & Knoxagent.odex
that did the trick for me and now im rooted with MDL
so far the UI feels smoother and thats pretty much it for me now.:silly:
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Your link is 404.
Yurijoejoe said:
Follow these steps on this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2277480
also if you get popup in notification bar warning you about unauthorized access make sure you erase(or mod file extension) KnoxAgent.apk & Knoxagent.odex
that did the trick for me and now im rooted with MDL
so far the UI feels smoother and thats pretty much it for me now.:silly:
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yournamehere said:
Your link is 404.
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That link should have taken you here - [HOW TO][UPDATE]Latest Stock MDL firmware with Modem, Custom Recovery and Root. (Taken from his thread ID t=2277480)
We all here are playing the waiting game
I love the 90s. Good times.
MoHoGalore said:
That link should have taken you here - [HOW TO][UPDATE]Latest Stock MDL firmware with Modem, Custom Recovery and Root. (Taken from his thread ID t=2277480)
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Thanks i'll take a look. I made a backup so maybe ill flash this and see how it goes. I'm on uscc so it's a little diffrent.
yournamehere said:
Thanks i'll take a look. I made a backup so maybe ill flash this and see how it goes. I'm on uscc so it's a little diffrent.
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i would highly suggest against flashing that kernel then, droidzdroid has one on teamuscellular.com for yall
shabbypenguin said:
i would highly suggest against flashing that kernel then, droidzdroid has one on teamuscellular.com for yall
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Oh great. I'm just itching to root again lol.

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