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If you have any issue with froyo what so ever I would HIGHLY RECOMEND you use the guide to upgrade to eb13 in the dev section and odin eb13. This was my first time using odin. Which I had to go from dk28 ext4 to eclair and then to eb13. It was very easy and it runs sooooo awesome. No lag or any issue what so ever.
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Also it seems like most of the issues that some of you are having is because there is a few different methods to upgrade to froyo. Those methods may not wipe cache and data like it should, odin wipes everything. The odin method is the cleanest and the safest method. And you are gauranteed a bad ass phone afterwards.
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I am no expert in these matters, but I believe that using the ODIN process to go to DI18 then to EB13 is a waste. I think the .exe file on the Samsung website completely obliterates all of your phone data (not SD card data), and loads the new OS. I went from DK28 to EB13. I lost root and ALL of my in phone data. That is part of a complete device wipe.
My phone is running really well so far.
You are suppose to back up data or use titanium back up. Re root using the old 2.5
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I have screen rotation lag and video camera is blurry ....is there a way to fix that???
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You are suppose to back up data or use titanium back up. Re root using the old 2.5
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Sorry I wasn't clear. I KNEW it would be a full wipe, and had my stuff backed up. I was just trying to explain why I think ODIN to DI18 is useless compared to .exe on Samsung site.
For the record I am already rerooted and have selective things restored.
I'm currently running MeatROM v106.1 with eb13 overclocked kernel with ext4 by rodderick and the eb13 modem. My phone is so wicked fast and surprisingly smooth. Idk if I want to change my ROM when new ones come out for fear that it will dissappoint. I was sitting in my living room and tried google maps after replacing my modem. It got within 1 meter in about 5 seconds. My phone is 100% perfect right now.
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I have screen rotation lag and video camera is blurry ....is there a way to fix that???
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There is a fix for rotation lag search for it. Also my camcorder is perfect
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jbadboy2007 said:
There is a fix for rotation lag search for it. Also my camcorder is perfect
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Yep..I saw the topic to fix rotation lag...but in order to do that I have to be rooted...and I'm a noob ... I'm afraid I can brick my phone.
Thanks anyway
These phones are almost unbrickable so I wouldn't let that stop you also the rooting process is extremely easy. You just run a file from your pc and your rooted
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My video recorder also seems kinda stuttery. Used the update.zip. the official one. Not too big a problem for me though. I'm sure if its fixable, itll get fixed down the line.
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Yep..I saw the topic to fix rotation lag...but in order to do that I have to be rooted...and I'm a noob ... I'm afraid I can brick my phone.
Thanks anyway
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Search for the app "Z4root"...it's not in the market, but is here on xda. Used it right from the phone to root my epic and it was fantastic. the app froze a couple times, but I just rebooted the phon and tried again... worked just fine. As far as I know it's (almost totally) impossible to brick your phon with z4root.
Epic is as Epic does
Also I don't use the auto screen rotate
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PokeAsheep said:
Search for the app "Z4root"...it's not in the market, but is here on xda. Used it right from the phone to root my epic and it was fantastic. the app froze a couple times, but I just rebooted the phon and tried again... worked just fine. As far as I know it's (almost totally) impossible to brick your phon with z4root.
Epic is as Epic does
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I prefer the one click method, as it puts cwm on the phone so you can flash all the mods you could want.
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I just rooted my phone and did the rotation lag fix...
Thanks for the help guys
Paltomiel said:
I just rooted my phone and did the rotation lag fix...
Thanks for the help guys
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wow that was couragously fast. see, no brick
I flashed to eb13 and found my epic running slightly slower than when I used the update.zip. could really see it in the launcher. Ended up flashing back to eclair and then using update.zip. and could not be any happier.
I never had the auto-rotational bug some of you talk about and I will be the first to admit that there is no reason why one should be different than the other.
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Paltomiel said:
Yep..I saw the topic to fix rotation lag...but in order to do that I have to be rooted...and I'm a noob ... I'm afraid I can brick my phone.
Thanks anyway
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Just follow the post in the forums, you and your phone will be safe
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I am no expert in these matters, but I believe that using the ODIN process to go to DI18 then to EB13 is a waste. I think the .exe file on the Samsung website completely obliterates all of your phone data (not SD card data), and loads the new OS. I went from DK28 to EB13. I lost root and ALL of my in phone data. That is part of a complete device wipe.
My phone is running really well so far.
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This...
I went from bonsai dk28 and used the .exe from the samsung site and went straight to eb13 and my phone runs wonderfully. The odin method is a waste of time honestly. No point in flashing back to di18 then eb14. Just use the samsung file. It does everything for you.
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well everyone said you needed the di18 modem so i just wanted to make sure it was flawless and no issues. and thats what i got flawless so waste of time not at all considering how many people are having issues with the way that you upgraded. it took 23 seconds for me to flash through odin
I know I'm sure I saw this asked already and apologize but I'm completely new to all this and dont know what roms to use or anything. So any suggestions would be awesome. And am I even asking in the right area? Haha
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I have had great luck with bonzai 3.0 with the amosher gingerbread theme. Been using bonzai for a few months now... great feel and great look with the theme.
Esp with the new official froyo..... good luck!
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I have had great luck with bonzai 3.0 with the amosher gingerbread theme. Been using bonzai for a few months now... great feel and great look with the theme.
Esp with the new official froyo..... good luck!
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Thanks I'll have to check it when I can get my computer to detect my phone in download mode and or figure out how to do all of this haha
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You'll get lots of differing opinions, here's mine. (I know that this won't make any friends here)
None of the current batch of ROMS is solid yet. They each have a fatal flaw. I've tried a few but ended up back on stock EB13 with the camera fix kernel flashed over it. And frankly if you flash stock EB13 using the Samsung installer it's pretty good right out of the box.
And, regardless of what people tell you flashing an Epic is not trivial for a noob. Just read all the frantic posts from people trying to figure out why their phone won't boot. Before you get started be sure you know what Odin is and how to use it (and which PIT files go with which PDA files), what the difference between EXT4 and RFS is and which version of clockwork you can use with each, and what deodexed means. There are enough variable that you have to get right that a little knowledge can save you hours, maybe days of wasted time.
If you have to try one, read the WHOLE thread before flashing and see what's now working yet. If you decide that doesn't matter to you, flash away.
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You'll get lots of differing opinions, here's mine. (I know that this won't make any friends here)
None of the current batch of ROMS is solid yet. They each have a fatal flaw. I've tried a few but ended up back on stock EB13 with the camera fix kernel flashed over it. And frankly if you flash stock EB13 using the Samsung installer it's pretty good right out of the box.
And, regardless of what people tell you flashing an Epic is not trivial for a noob. Just read all the frantic posts from people trying to figure out why their phone won't boot. Before you get started be sure you know what Odin is and how to use it (and which PIT files go with which PDA files), what the difference between EXT4 and RFS is and which version of clockwork you can use with each, and what deodexed means. There are enough variable that you have to get right that a little knowledge can save you hours, maybe days of wasted time.
If you have to try one, read the WHOLE thread before flashing and see what's now working yet. If you decide that doesn't matter to you, flash away.
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Thanks I'll keep that in mind. Thanks for the help
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poit said:
You'll get lots of differing opinions, here's mine. (I know that this won't make any friends here)
None of the current batch of ROMS is solid yet. They each have a fatal flaw. I've tried a few but ended up back on stock EB13 with the camera fix kernel flashed over it. And frankly if you flash stock EB13 using the Samsung installer it's pretty good right out of the box.
And, regardless of what people tell you flashing an Epic is not trivial for a noob. Just read all the frantic posts from people trying to figure out why their phone won't boot. Before you get started be sure you know what Odin is and how to use it (and which PIT files go with which PDA files), what the difference between EXT4 and RFS is and which version of clockwork you can use with each, and what deodexed means. There are enough variable that you have to get right that a little knowledge can save you hours, maybe days of wasted time.
If you have to try one, read the WHOLE thread before flashing and see what's now working yet. If you decide that doesn't matter to you, flash away.
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Good advice here.
Regarding roms, I have to say that I think the new SyndicateROM Frozen 1.0 (1.0.1 is almost out) is a solid replacement from stock. People have had issues with bad flashes (thx CW3) but once it's installed properly the battery lasts hours longer, it's incredibly quick, and has a number of improvements over stock. Keep in mind I wasn't using roms before this due to requiring the stability of stock (was on the stock rooted EB13), but am in heaven since I switched over. The rom is amazing. None of the instability issues I have had with my previous phones+roms.
I haven't tried the Bonzai rom though, heard that was stable and good as well.
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Good advice here.
Regarding roms, I have to say that I think the new SyndicateROM Frozen 1.0 (1.0.1 is almost out) is a solid replacement from stock. People have had issues with bad flashes (thx CW3) but once it's installed properly the battery lasts hours longer, it's incredibly quick, and has a number of improvements over stock. Keep in mind I wasn't using roms before this due to requiring the stability of stock (was on the stock rooted EB13), but am in heaven since I switched over. The rom is amazing. None of the instability issues I have had with my previous phones+roms.
I haven't tried the Bonzai rom though, heard that was stable and good as well.
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Agreed. SyndicateROM seems to be the best and most stable ROM right now. That is until CM7 is done. Then everyone will burn out to Gingerbread.
By the way...did you go with Ext4 or RFS?
I have not had any issues with viper frozen or trulyepic. Trulyepic was my first. Very simple both flashy and stable. Ext4 is super fast too.
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I think I'll try bonsai and then try others and compare because it might be personal preference also and at the same time I really appreciate everyone's input and will put everyone's advice to good use! You all are awesome
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ichefae85 said:
I think I'll try bonsai and then try others and compare because it might be personal preference also and at the same time I really appreciate everyone's input and will put everyone's advice to good use! You all are awesome
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Keep in mind that roms on the same modem you can flash between much easier.
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Simply AOSP is great with the Genocide kernel.
fwiw i use midnight rom 4.0. been solid for me.
different folks, different strokes....
ive been on viper for awhile now and have no complaints.. everything works for me.. looks awesome,runs great.
Also been on Viper for the last few releases. Have not had issues as of yet. You'll get quite a few opinions, but all the devs here do a great job on their roms.
Samsung Epic ViperROM 4.0.4 Genocide kernel
I intend on trying multiple roms......right now I am on the sideline waiting for some of the significant issues (ie CIQ) to be resolved before I flash. Only a day or two away I believe.
When I first came to the Epic modding world, I started off using ViperRom. ViperRom has a lot of those cutting edge, sometimes experimental, mods. The new toys (and their themes are generally aesthetically pleasing) are nice, but may cause stability issues. I then switched to MidNightRom and was VERY pleased with it. It is based off the Bonsai ROM and is slimmed down for performance and stability. No complaints there, But I am currently using the ACS Frozen ROM, and I am VERY pleased with it as well. Speed and performance all around. So far, that is all I have tried.
Everything will vary based on user, but all the devs here put a lot of work into what they do and any ROM you flash will be an upgrade from stock in my opinion.
Try Frankenstein. I prefer bare.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=982415
Right now midNightROM with the Baked 2.0 kernel is really smooth for me....but a lot of good stuff right around the corner!
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Right now midNightROM with the Baked 2.0 kernel is really smooth for me....but a lot of good stuff right around the corner!
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Midnight has always been good, and the next versions of Bonsai and Syndicate are both looking real interesting, I wish they'd drop already. I've been sitting on the sidelines using stock EB13 waiting for them. Should be out any minute now.
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I think I'll try bonsai and then try others and compare because it might be personal preference also and at the same time I really appreciate everyone's input and will put everyone's advice to good use! You all are awesome
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Don't forget about Supernova. Been running it for 4 days and only have 1 problem. On you tube it plays the sound through the ear speaker not the louder speaker.
I think they have a new Rom coming soon and will give it a try.
I've been a fan of ACS for a long time. Back to DI18.
I will move to it probably after the next release when the mail client works.
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Hey All:
I am looking to talk with a dev or someone that knows what they are doing as i have never done this. But, I want to create a "dump" of the OS on my epic. The reason for this is that i have seen a lot of post when i searched here and googled that sprint and sumsung pulled the EB13 update but whats funny is i just replaced my epic today and got a new one from my local store that shipped with EB13 on it so I figured people might want a clean OS that came preinstalled on my phone to compare it against the EB13 OTA/Update.zip.
That's very kind of you mate, but we already have the "clean os" stock tar files for the Epic's EB13 update. Just go into the development section, the files are there.
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That's very kind of you mate, but we already have the "clean os" stock tar files for the Epic's EB13 update. Just go into the development section, the files are there.
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I think he wants to have it compared to those to see if it was changed for a re-release.
I would imagine if something was changes it would be a different build number.
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I think he wants to have it compared to those to see if it was changed for a re-release.
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If they had changed it the version wouldn't be EB13 anymore. It would be a later date.
Phone Info
Model number: SPH-D700
Firmware Version: 2.2.1
Baseband Version: S: D700.0.5S.EB13
Kernal Version: 2.6.32.9
Build number: FROYO.EB13
Hardware Version: D700.0.5
I had DI18, DK28 and EB13 (first release and re-releases). It just seems that this version on my phone currently is very responsive, no lag, no camera problem, GPS quick lock-on.
Like said I am doing this so a dev can compare to other EB13 releases to see if anything has change that might help them with theme development. Consider it my contribution to the community. Also, It would be nice to have a full OS back-up of my current phone.
I think its the same there was just problems with OTA release but its good on an install like Odin so they just do that now
I would be very interested to see if the dump of the pre-installed EB13 is different from the ones from Samsung. I hope someone can help the OP dump the stock ROM.
I can guarantee there are no differences. The phone began shipping with 2.2 after the ota. The update was pulled about a week later. Probably just luck of the draw that you even got a eb13 phone.
Furthermore, as stated, the build string would NOT be the same. As it is currently march now the build would be something like EC11 (pure example).
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There's looking to be a new release.. Emails a couple days ago not to even use the OTW..
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There's looking to be a new release.. Emails a couple days ago not to even use the OTW..
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Emails from....?
If I accept this as fact, good news. For Samsung/Sprint though... :-\
From the chain above me.. I can't do any software updates pending some looking over by overland park..
Usually sign of impending rerelease.
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Aha. Smells authentic. Guess I'll remain contented with 2.1 a bit longer, why not. stability > ability (for now)
IIRC the day that the EB13 was announced as GA, it was said that it would be released on 9PM Pacific of that day (making it the following day for East coast people).
My question is, when did Sammy put that .exe file on their servers??? The .exe upgrade went quite well for me, so I would rather use that as opposed to the version floating around right now.
Anyone remember exactly?
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IIRC the day that the EB13 was announced as GA, it was said that it would be released on 9PM Pacific of that day (making it the following day for East coast people).
My question is, when did Sammy put that .exe file on their servers??? The .exe upgrade went quite well for me, so I would rather use that as opposed to the version floating around right now.
Anyone remember exactly?
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The flashable files came out around now (4-5pm).
If someone would actually bother to grab the update.zip, we wouldn't have to wait. Until then, I'm calling anyone who claims they have EC05 trolls and liars, because anyone who actually got the update would've pulled the zip
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The flashable files came out around now (4-5pm).
If someone would actually bother to grab the update.zip, we wouldn't have to wait. Until then, I'm calling anyone who claims they have EC05 trolls and liars, because anyone who actually got the update would've pulled the zip
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Most users have no idea how to go and pull the zip file for an ota they hit the update button and flash it.And Mammon released EC05 in his rom last night so it is already out there.
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Most users have no idea how to go and pull the zip file for an ota they hit the update button and flash it.And Mammon released EC05 in his rom last night so it is already out there.
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I was looking for the .EXE that Samsung puts out, as opposed to a copied update.zip.
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I was looking for the .EXE that Samsung puts out, as opposed to a copied update.zip.
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It will be posted here under software when available. I have it up in a tab and refreshing it every once in a while.
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It will be posted here under software when available. I have it up in a tab and refreshing it every once in a while.
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I have been doing it too.
Just looking for a time based on the EB13.
Thanks!
After the eb13 disaster, I dnt think they are going to issue the .exe installer. I don't have any inside info, just a hunch. It may come out on the site after the ota goes well. Let's hope they are learning from their mistakes.
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After the eb13 disaster, I dnt think they are going to issue the .exe installer. I don't have any inside info, just a hunch. It may come out on the site after the ota goes well. Let's hope they are learning from their mistakes.
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The problem wasn't largely with the exe which made clean installs, it was with people who updated over their old Android. So I expect the exe will be there for Ec05.
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The problem wasn't largely with the exe which made clean installs, it was with people who updated over their old Android. So I expect the exe will be there for Ec05.
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I had EB13 by 6PM EST and it's now after 9:15PM EST and there isn't a word about EC05. It's been very quiet so I'm really hoping this isn't going to be another fiasco.
I'd downloaded EB13 update & exe both from the Samsung site by 5pm CST... It's now almost 8:30 and there's no sign of EC05.
The EB13 exe and zip was posted on the Samsung website mid afternoon, the OTA update supposedly began rolling out at 9PM PST that evening. If they were running the same schedule the files would have been posted by now, and the OTA would be starting in 20 minutes.
I'll give it till 10 since we sprung forward
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I was pissed about all of the mis-information and lack of information. This prompted investigation and update of the original thread.
UPDATE: The OTA push for EB13 users has been started and should reach your devices today. If you haven't yet received the push, please be patient - there are a lot of devices in the queue to receive the EC05 update.
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Here is a link to the thread:
http://community.sprint.com/baw/thread/64944
Here is a link to me calling Sprint out:
http://community.sprint.com/baw/thread/65292
By the way, as of right now I still show nothing available, but I wil try to "be patient"... lol
IMO, Sprint shouldn't EVER tell an Epic user to be patient about ANYTHING. I think the Epic users have been OVERLY patient.
I've seen a single person claim the EB to EC update....ONE, and it was 'supposed to be' released this morning? Sprint / Samsung remind me of the back end of a BULL...it just keeps pouring out...
whats so hard about using odin to di18.... you'll get EC05 update as soon as you check....
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I've seen a single person claim the EB to EC update....ONE, and it was 'supposed to be' released this morning? Sprint / Samsung remind me of the back end of a BULL...it just keeps pouring out...
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Again, only a very small percent of users are on XDA. When the DI18 to EC05 rollout began it took 2 days before someone posted it here.
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whats so hard about using odin to di18.... you'll get EC05 update as soon as you check....
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I could do it, but I just don't feel like doing a complete device wipe again. Even with backups, it doesn't always restore 100%.
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Again, only a very small percent of users are on XDA. When the DI18 to EC05 rollout began it took 2 days before someone posted it here.
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Between the sites I'm checking, it's a substantial sampling of people. Oh, I get it, only those who don't frequent the forums get the update?
At this point, I don't understand
why anyone cares what Sprint says it is or will do. Over a day ago I found the most marvelous solution. I was on EB13, rooted with some bloatware removed, so I figured the OTA was not going to happen anyway. I thought it a waste of time to go back to DI 18. In the Android Central forums, about 4 p.m. eastern time yesterday, I discovered this thread:
http://forum.androidcentral.com/epi...ooted-cwm-v2-5-1-0-rfs-odexed.html#post761525
I announced it on a couple of ongoing threads at the time yesterday. When I got home I did it myself, and presto, within three minutes had a fully rooted EC05, with no data loss whatsoever! The most fulfilling Odin experience I've ever had. So forget about waiting, literally within the next five minutes, if you follow the instructions at the above URL, you will have EC05, no loss of data, and as an extra treat, it is rooted so you don't even have to do that. Go for it, and leave your Sprint problems behind.
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whats so hard about using odin to di18.... you'll get EC05 update as soon as you check....
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That not entirely true. My wife has DI18 and I have EB13. Neither of us have the OTA update yet. I've been checking both phones.
Speaking of checking both phones (Not to hijack the thread) but has anyone got the update after hitting "update firmware" or did it just appear on the phone that an update was ready when you least expected it? I'm just wondering if I'm wasting my time checking for it manually every 15 minutes.
I got the system update notice last night and updated my phone today. I have to re-root, but that's ok, more practice for me
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I got the system update notice last night and updated my phone today. I have to re-root, but that's ok, more practice for me
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Were you on di18 or eb13?
Sent from my always stock, EB13 Epic, awaiting EC05.
zanderman112 said:
Were you on di18 or eb13?
Sent from my always stock, EB13 Epic, awaiting EC05.
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Sorry, I don't know.
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Sorry, I don't know.
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Well, after updating did any of the icons seem different? And was there 5 icons in the Notification Bar before you updated? If you said yes to the second one, you were on EB13 and got the update. If you said no to the first one, you were on DI18 and that will get us no where.
@the people who say "just Odin to DI18 and get the update", keep in mind:
Not everyone has a Windows PC.
Not everyone wants to get everything wiped, especially if they were on Stock EB13.