why such a hassle to flash a rom? - Epic 4G General

hello,i just got the samsung epic today .coming from an htc hero,its a big difference. i love the hero though. anyway,why is it such a hassle to flash a ROM with this rom? u gotta do the odin n all this stuff. with the hero u just wipe n flash.dont get me wrong,im not coming at you guys angry or anything lol.but just wondering why u gotta do this odin thing instead of just wiping n flashing

Just the new leaks because clockwork doesn't flash modems.
If you look you can find a post with a flashable modem upgrade to dk28 but it breaks gps.
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you don't have to odin, you can use CWM Recovery to flash a .zip.

knx2 said:
Just the new leaks because clockwork doesn't flash modems.
If you look you can find a post with a flashable modem upgrade to dk28 but it breaks gps.
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oh ok.yeah just downloaded the ACS modem zip thing. ..hopefully there'll be a better/easier way to do this..right?

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JK6 Is So Frustrating!

All i want to do is install a metamorph, and flash a couple things. But i have to go through so much to get these even working. I rooted and installed busybox, but now metamorph says there isnt enough free space in /system. ugh.. and to get CWM working, i have to push 3e recovery so that the update.zip works? wtf dude this is gay.
Im on stock jk6 btw
Odin back to stock ji6 then flash the stock jk6 rom. Everything will work after... I had the same problem. Everything is good now.
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roguly said:
All i want to do is install a metamorph, and flash a couple things. But i have to go through so much to get these even working. I rooted and installed busybox, but now metamorph says there isnt enough free space in /system. ugh.. and to get CWM working, i have to push 3e recovery so that the update.zip works? wtf dude this is gay.
Im on stock jk6 btw
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JK6 is a LEAK, therefore, things haven't been totally updated for it. And since there's no source for 2.2 yet for vibrant, using another recover for it (2e) is pretty hard. If you want an easy way to get root+busybox+3e all in one, flash the deodexed CWM flashable in the dev section (after ODIN'ing to jfd). You can't expect all the previous methods from 2.1 to work as they did with 2.2...
Five0nIt said:
Odin back to stock ji6 then flash the stock jk6 rom. Everything will work after... I had the same problem. Everything is good now.
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Five0nIt, that won't work to fix 3e recovery...
geoffcorey said:
Five0nIt, that won't work to fix 3e recovery...
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My phone was having the exact problems he listed. When i tried to use metamorph it would tell me that there wasn't enough space in the system. What i did was odin back to stock ji6 then flash sombionx's flashable stock jk6 threw cwm. Everything is good now. No problems at all.
JK6 Rom i used
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857974

Installed wrong kernel

I flashed a eugene b #20 kernel over my stock SGH T959 vibrant now it.says its a.GT I9000. Wont boot past galaxy screen. What is the easiest way to fix.this? Will flashing froyo fix it? Ill b grateful for any info
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Twisted galaxy s said:
I flashed a eugene b #20 kernel over my stock SGH T959 vibrant now it.says its a.GT I9000. Wont boot past galaxy screen. What is the easiest way to fix.this? Will flashing froyo fix it? Ill b grateful for any info
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Reboot into recovery,and flash the rom again. If you can. That will install the correct kernel for the phone. Hope this helps.
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Dan_Brutal said:
Reboot into recovery,and flash the rom again. If you can. That will install the correct kernel for the phone. Hope this helps.
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What he means is, flash a 2.2 rom at all. You flashed a 2.2 kernel on a 2.1 rom. This may have to be done through odin, however.
If it's stuck on the Vibrant screen (boot loop), it will not be able to boot into recovery, most likely.
Easiest fix would be to get the thing into download mode and flash the correct kernel through ODIN.
MWBehr said:
What he means is, flash a 2.2 rom at all. You flashed a 2.2 kernel on a 2.1 rom. This may have to be done through odin, however.
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Haha. Correct. I forgot that stock is 2.1. I would Odin back to stock and start fresh.
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Above is correct, get in download mode and reflash 959JFD. That is the safest and best way to fix, click the repartition and you will get a fresh stock install. You will lose your contacts and pics, etc if you do not already have backup........... but that is the way it is.... look in the bible it has all the info you need

Where do I find an official froyo 2.2 (Stock rom) which can flash from odin or cwm?

I cound't update via kies.
Find sombionix's Bionix ota 2.2 ROM..
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bosslabs said:
Find sombionix's Bionix ota 2.2 ROM..
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Is this a stock rom or a modified rom? Actually , I need the stock rom.
Btw, thx a lot.
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bosslabs said:
Find sombionix's Bionix ota 2.2 ROM..
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He asked for a stock ROM, why suggest that?
You can find KA6 stock here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=919687
Apply using ODIN.
OP, not to sound rude... just look in the dev section for the ODIN and CWR flashable versions.
s15274n said:
OP, not to sound rude... just look in the dev section for the ODIN and CWR flashable versions.
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Just to back the OP a litte...
I'm not even sure what the stock 2.2 is. All this talk of KA6 and KA7 and on top of that all the leaked or not... and people tossing out flash this rom or flash that rom.. it gets confusing when your not used to this. If you go in to the developers section and look, nothing is labeled "stock 2.2 cwm flash able" and when you search for it, you get a bunch of old links to non official 2.2.
I never looked for it till OP asked. I'm happy with the rom im running right now, but I feel your confusion OP.
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There is also usually at least one clear cut thread on how to get the update and how to root the update. Maybe ill put this together.
yeah some people might need the stock rom to make warranty claims.
I would sure love to know why it is being said that KA7 is "official froyo OTA." I don't believe I have heard Samsung or T-mobile even mention KA7 so how would anyone know?
Again, this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=919687
contains the file to ODIN that will get you to exactly where you would get if you upgraded via mini kies.
In other words, ODIN that file and you will be on "current stock version"
lexluthor said:
Again, this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=919687
contains the file to ODIN that will get you to exactly where you would get if you upgraded via mini kies.
In other words, ODIN that file and you will be on "current stock version"
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So right now there is no flashable version of the official stock 2.2?

[Q] Help md5 zip dl09 modem rom themes

OK so i was reading this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=908451
and this might be a newb question: but how do i run this .zip with odin. He included some md5 code, but what do i do?
Also jsut checking, but this is the dl09 modem right and after flashing this, will i be able to install rom such as DL09 super clean 0.4 on it and after i install that rom, how do i know which themes work on that rom?
Thanks so much, trying to come out of newbhood, into haxorhood
PS Couldnt replly to thread so posting it here
If you don't know how to use it, you need to read more stuff about flashing roms etc, as there are instructions in several threads on how to flash files with Odin. If you can't figure out how to update, it is more likely that you'll end up bricking your phone than flashing it properly. In the end, if you can figure out how to flash it yourself, you'll learn invaluable information that could save you from future headaches or get you out of a jam.
Only odin .tar files there should only be one for dl09. the kernal and radio get flashed thru cwm hope this helps.
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By the way there really isnt any themes for dl09. You can use dj05 themes if you flash theme fix for dl09 directly after flashing the dj05 theme.
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piperat said:
Only odin .tar files there should only be one for dl09. the kernal and radio get flashed thru cwm hope this helps.
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Radios ALWAYS get flashed via Odin.
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THnks for all your help, but like i said im a noob i just had to run zip file from CWM recovery my bro showed, he is a beast at all this, hopefully no more question, i guess you can close this thread

[Q] Need some clarification on OTA update.

Ok I am full rooted thanks to un-revoked.
I have downloaded the new update on my phone but havent installed yet, Battery was to low so gave me a notification in status bar to update later.
I understand i have to flash to the Amon ra recovery.
all i want is the stock rom, with the ability to use wireless tether and adfree, so obviously i need superuser permission.
Will i have to flash to a stock rooted rom?? or will i just be able to install these and be good to go?? is there even a stock rooted rom out yet??
Thanks for any and help. love the site dont post much cause normally i can figure things out, but wanna double check on this one.
Here you go.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1038701
Make back up and perform full wipes.
You must install the rooted Rom for precautionary reasons.
so should i even update my phone then?? or should i just flash right to one of these?? seems like it would be easier just flashing right too those since i currently have clockwork installed.
drew454u said:
so should i even update my phone then?? or should i just flash right to one of these?? seems like it would be easier just flashing right too those since i currently have clockwork installed.
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Flash the odexed or deodexed versions and enjoy.
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drew454u said:
so should i even update my phone then?? or should i just flash right to one of these?? seems like it would be easier just flashing right too those since i currently have clockwork installed.
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Simple answer is NO YOU SHOULD NOT DO THE OTA... The rom is out there already (rooted versions)
novanosis85 said:
Flash the odexed or deodexed versions and enjoy.
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Whats the difference in them?? and do i have to flash a kernel also?? not gonna lie i have never flashed a different rom before. never had a need too really.
drew454u said:
Whats the difference in them?? and do i have to flash a kernel also?? not gonna lie i have never flashed a different rom before. never had a need too really.
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No difference really. Just flash the odexed version and that is all. No kernel needed.
I'm not familiar with cwmod so I can't guide you through the flash but also you need to have an updated version.
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novanosis85 said:
No difference really. Just flash the odexed version and that is all. No kernel needed.
I'm not familiar with cwmod so I can't guide you through the flash but also you need to have an updated version.
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ok thank you sir, much appreciated.
drew454u said:
ok thank you sir, much appreciated.
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Flash Amon on your phone download odex version and flash thru recovery
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All I did was wiped everything and flashed the rooted update Rom using amon recovery. Now I a running the same thing as th ota and I'm still rooted. That's the easiest and safest option u have.
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