Database Users

DI18 to EC05 update troubles

Hi Everyone,
I'm a total noob at this stuff so thank you in advance for your patience. A while back I installed the 1-click clockwork mod to root my phone. This morning I got the system notification about the EC05 update. I clicked the button to begin the install and walked away. When I returned I saw the following message:
E:Error in /cache/5f372cb40834.update-SPH-D700_DI18ToEC05.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
My phone appears to be frozen there. It doesn't do anything when I hold the power button down, I hope I didn't brick this thing.
I've seen mention of using Odin to flash back to stock. That's something I'll be looking into but if anyone could chime in to help speed up my recovery I'd appreciate it. Is there any chance that I'll be able to retain my contacts list at this stage?

If you had your contacts backed up on a Gmail account, they'll resync once you sign in again.

I'm rooted on clockwork 2.5.1 and my oTA failed. Everything else is stock. I tried a manual update and it failed also.

i n00b teh pwns said:
If you had your contacts backed up on a Gmail account, they'll resync once you sign in again.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Not sure if I've done that or not. I guess I'll keep my fingers crossed!
Looking at ODIN it appears I have to start with my phone powered down. It's not doing anything when I hold the power button. Should I just pull the battery?

If you saved your contacts to Google then yes they are saved. If you don't know then go online to your gmail acct and when tmyiu log in to your email you'll see all your contacts to the left. So when you get your phone up and runnunig when you log into your gmail acct it will sync all your contacts to your phone. As far as Odin if your phone is locked up then that's the best bet. Trust me its easy. Since their isn't a tar file yet to ec05 your best bet is to Odin a fresh install of di18 and then you can accept the update or do it yourself. I can't post links using tapatalk that I'm on but look in the development section for Odin. You will need Odin and the di18 tar file. If someone comes thru here maybe they can post it. Anymore questions just ask or you can pm me. Good luck.
Sent From My Evo Killer!

I think that one click root removed the Asphalt 5 Demo apk, which may have caused your problem. If you cannot get the phone to boot, your going to have to wipe it, and start over. If you can, then reinstall the Asphalt 5 and try again. Hopefully your contacts were saved to Google, you can log into your Gmail account and look for them there. There should be a warning when you add a contact on your phone that states what the repercussion are if you add to the phone instead of Google. I have my contacts & calendar backed up on Outlook , Gmail, and even my Ipad (Ipads are crap BTW). Good luck.

Generalhead said:
Not sure if I've done that or not. I guess I'll keep my fingers crossed!
Looking at ODIN it appears I have to start with my phone powered down. It's not doing anything when I hold the power button. Should I just pull the battery?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Open the keyboard and hold the 1 button then hold power.
Sent From My Evo Killer!

babystewie said:
I'm rooted on clockwork 2.5.1 and my oTA failed. Everything else is stock. I tried a manual update and it failed also.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
did you find anything out yet? im trying to figure it out too.

musclehead84 said:
Open the keyboard and hold the 1 button then hold power.
Sent From My Evo Killer!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks, don't think that worked but while trying I noticed my volume button was moving a cursor that I could use to select a "reboot" option.

Okay, I have successfully rebooted my phone. It's still running DI18. But since I'm having issues I'm going to hold off on the update until I get home from work to try and figure everything out.
Thanks again for everyone's help.

What happens when you pull the battery and place it back in? Does it go to the same spot? I think I read somewhere that some people were successfully using Odin with the battery removed. I guess you could remove the battery, plug in the USB, hold 1 and hit the power button and give it a try.

Generalhead said:
Thanks, don't think that worked but while trying I noticed my volume button was moving a cursor that I could use to select a "reboot" option.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Your phone has to be completely off. It sounds like you are in recovery. Take out the battery, put it back in and hold 1 then power.
Sent From My Evo Killer!

Wait if it said installation aborted then it shouldn't have done anything. Hit reboot phone. Like I said it sounds like you are in recovery
Sent From My Evo Killer!

musclehead84 said:
Wait if it said installation aborted then it shouldn't have done anything. Hit reboot phone. Like I said it sounds like you are in recovery
Sent From My Evo Killer!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That's what I did, and it worked as you described. My phone is working again (just like it was before I initiated the OTA update) so I'm going to wait and try this again after work when I have more time.

I'm glad you at least have your phone. When you used the one click root it removed a stock app and put clockwork recovery on your phobe. That's why its not taking it. Your best bet is sometime yo Odin a fresh di18 and then it will take it fine. Or wait a little bit and there will be a tar file to ec05 that you can put in Odin to flash directly there. If you.need anything you can.pm me.
Sent From My Evo Killer!

I couldn't get odin working before but I'll try again tonight
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App

babystewie said:
I couldn't get odin working before but I'll try again tonight
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you need help with it tonight pm me.
Sent From My Evo Killer!

There's a very easy manual Odin + Froyo + root + no.kill.data procedure out there on the webz (first came across it on another forum, which thanks a dev here on XDA) and I must say that it was very very straightforward. PM me if you want the link, but before you do anything make sure you:
- download and execute the correct samsung drivers
- make sure you check the box at: Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging
- read a bit about the process first
- download and open the ZIP or RAR files (from the procedure I mentioned) so that they are ready to go - make suer you put them all on your desktop
- follow directions precisely
- be patient
This was my first time zapping an Android phone (moved from WinMo about a month ago) and it was very worry-free. Remember, computers are dumb - you have to do things in the right sequence or have the proper switches toggled correctly. Luckily, humans have sussed out the process for us!
cheers/dom

babystewie said:
I couldn't get odin working before but I'll try again tonight
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I would suggest that you make a back-up of your contacts if they are stored on your phone just in case.

Cool.thanks. If I run into problems, I'll pm you
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App

[q] flashed epic needs help and advice

ok so i fully flashed my epic 4g to cricket about 2weeks ago, i got calls, txt, and internet(which i learned how to do from here. thank you very much) butttttttttt................. a few days ago a very very little bit of water got on the phone. i got it all off but my touchscreen was half responsive(jus the bottom half) then by the morning the whole touchscreen was unresponsive. the lil menu, home, and back buttons work perfectly but the actual screen wont do a thing so ive been havin to navigate my phone with the keyboard. oh and also wen i cut the phone off and turned it back on the SAMSUNG screen is on there for atleast 2hrs b4 the phone goes to normal operating function.
ok so wat i need to know is if there is a way to fix this screen and booting problem, maybe a hard reset or do i need to root my phone. or do i actually need to take it in somewhere(which i really dont wanna do)
and if i do have to do a hard reset on my epic I kno that all my data and apps will be cleared out but will the flash to cricket that i did still be active or will i have to redo it.
THANK YOU for any and all help with this. once this problem is fixed ill most likely be back on these boards learnin how to root and put froyo or sumthyn on my epic

I am not 100% this will help your screen issue but you can use odin to flash stock ec05, giving the phone a complete reset. It might even be as simple as letting the phone dry completely, depending on how wet you got it. Power it off and place it in a jar of rice for a day. You said small amount of water? There are people on here who completely submerged their phone and got it working again. Maybe you were one of the unlucky ones. From how you describe it, doesn't sound like the water is your issue.
The info on how to use Odin is on the development threads. It is very easy, But here is a quick guide from memory....
You download odin to your pc(that is if you are using windows). Make sure the samsung drivers are installed properly. Download stock ec05 tar to your pc and extract files into a folder.(there is even a stock ec05 tar on the forums here that is pre-rooted).
Open odin. Put your phone into download mode by turning off, plugging it into usb, and holding down the #1 key on keyboard at the same time you are holding down the power button. You will see a yellow triangle. If you have samsung drivers installed properly you will see a box at the top left, (under id com) of the odin program fill in with (com 4) or 5 or 6. Doesn't seem to matter what number. Click on pda and select the ec05 tar to put into that field. I always leave the boxes checked that are checked when I open the program which I think are auto reboot, and f.reset time. Do not check repartition. Click start and let it do its thing(about 4 minutes). Then unplug and reboot. If you have problems use a different usb cord other than the manufacturer one. Odin will not work for me with the battery in the phone for some reason, I always have to pull it while I run it in download mode. After this you will definately have to redo your cricket settings.
Here is a link to the rooted ec05 thread. If you use this you will be rooted, which is a good thing
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1021305
Odin link: http://www.multiupload.com/SM1G3YCV0U
This process may not even help your screen issue , but its worth a try.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA Premium App

Uncheck f-reset only leave auto reboot on
smark72 said:
I am not 100% this will help your screen issue but you can use odin to flash stock ec05, giving the phone a complete reset. It might even be as simple as letting the phone dry completely, depending on how wet you got it. Power it off and place it in a jar of rice for a day. You said small amount of water? There are people on here who completely submerged their phone and got it working again. Maybe you were one of the unlucky ones. From how you describe it, doesn't sound like the water is your issue.
The info on how to use Odin is on the development threads. It is very easy, But here is a quick guide from memory....
You download odin to your pc(that is if you are using windows). Make sure the samsung drivers are installed properly. Download stock ec05 tar to your pc and extract files into a folder.(there is even a stock ec05 tar on the forums here that is pre-rooted).
Open odin. Put your phone into download mode by turning off, plugging it into usb, and holding down the #1 key on keyboard at the same time you are holding down the power button. You will see a yellow triangle. If you have samsung drivers installed properly you will see a box at the top left, (under id com) of the odin program fill in with (com 4) or 5 or 6. Doesn't seem to matter what number. Click on pda and select the ec05 tar to put into that field. I always leave the boxes checked that are checked when I open the program which I think are auto reboot, and f.reset time. Do not check repartition. Click start and let it do its thing(about 4 minutes). Then unplug and reboot. If you have problems use a different usb cord other than the manufacturer one. Odin will not work for me with the battery in the phone for some reason, I always have to pull it while I run it in download mode. After this you will definately have to redo your cricket settings.
Here is a link to the rooted ec05 thread. If you use this you will be rooted, which is a good thing
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1021305
Odin link: http://www.multiupload.com/SM1G3YCV0U
This process may not even help your screen issue , but its worth a try.
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA Premium App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA App

I always leave it on and everything works fine. What is it supposed to do?
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA Premium App

smark72 said:
I always leave it on and everything works fine. What is it supposed to do?
Sent from my SPH-D700 using XDA Premium App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
if you have the ins and the screen dont right its self then odin back to stock
EC05 and turn it in otherwise i dont use cricket but you should be able to wipe and reflash if iam wrong correct me?

Can't update after soft brick recover

So I just recovered from a softbrick using the Heimdall method. I'm stoked because I'm no longer bricked but I cannot flash anything via Odin now, even after I have re-installed my Samsung USB drivers. It always gets to SetupCS connection or something like that and just stays there. Is there something I'm missing?

What driver is on your system? Is it the fascinate or the nexus s? If you're coming back to some level of stock from a GB rom you might still have the GB (nexus s) drivers. You might have to reload the froyo fascinate drivers for odin to work.
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA App

MR H3LLMAN said:
So I just recovered from a softbrick using the Heimdall method. I'm stoked because I'm no longer bricked but I cannot flash anything via Odin now, even after I have re-installed my Samsung USB drivers. It always gets to SetupCS connection or something like that and just stays there. Is there something I'm missing?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
as long as you get the yellow "com" with a number underneath the box in odin, drivers are not the issue.......try re-downloading the odin package and then flashing it again

kidserious said:
as long as you get the yellow "com" with a number underneath the box in odin, drivers are not the issue.......try re-downloading the odin package and then flashing it again
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
That was my thought as well but its doing it with 3 different Odin packages. This is where I get lost but am I supposed to put the atlas.v2.2 pit in with everything now? I'm at a loss I guess. Phone is functional on ED03 currently but I'm stuck at stock it seems...
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA App

MR H3LLMAN said:
That was my thought as well but its doing it with 3 different Odin packages. This is where I get lost but am I supposed to put the atlas.v2.2 pit in with everything now? I'm at a loss I guess. Phone is functional on ED03 currently but I'm stuck at stock it seems...
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
the atlas 2.2 pit file goes in the "PIT" section at the same time as the tar.md5 file goes in the "PDA" section and re-partition checked......when those two files are placed in their respective slots and re-partition is checked, THEN you hit start on odin. If that doesn't work, place this file on the root of your SD card and rename it "update" but without the quotation marks lol: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=556632&d=1301538910 Once you do that, boot in the stock blue recovery using the 3 finger method and select "apply SDcard/update.zip" and let me know what happens

Many thanks to you sir. I'm at work currently but ill try this out as soon as I get home.
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA App
By the way... what file is that? I'm just curious

kidserious said:
the atlas 2.2 pit file goes in the "PIT" section at the same time as the tar.md5 file goes in the "PDA" section and re-partition checked......when those two files are placed in their respective slots and re-partition is checked, THEN you hit start on odin. If that doesn't work, place this file on the root of your SD card and rename it "update" but without the quotation marks lol: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=556632&d=1301538910 Once you do that, boot in the stock blue recovery using the 3 finger method and select "apply SDcard/update.zip" and let me know what happens
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Alright so I just tried adding the PIT, repartition checked, and added my ODIN package, but still had the same problem. About to install the CWM All file you gave me and try that out.
*edit* Well something just happened. My SD card just got corrupted and I cant even format it now. What the hell is going on?!
*edit 2* OK so the SD card issue fixed itself. Just had to hit format a billion times. I'm now running an OTA update to my phone from Verizon as I had to go all the way back to DI09.
*edit 3* I'm now sitting on ED04 fully stock but away from my computer. I will try again once I get home later on tonight. Just out of curiousity... has anyone else other than kidserious and the other guy had this problem or have experience in dealing with it?

So checking in again. I am still freezing at "SetupConnection..." in Odin. No luck at all with flashing the CWM ALL file as "update". I'm completely out of options at this point. Help?

MR H3LLMAN said:
So checking in again. I am still freezing at "SetupConnection..." in Odin. No luck at all with flashing the CWM ALL file as "update". I'm completely out of options at this point. Help?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Let me rack my brain and think........I will get back to you.

RESOLVED
Alright so I finally figured out my own way around this. It was actually fairly simple and I'm a bit ashamed I didn't think to try this earlier.
Hopefully this will be of assistance for any future issues. Thanks Kidserious for your help.
*edit* So I just found some instructions for uninstalling the Heimdall driver from your phone. I'm booting up after a fresh flash of DI01 and hopefully this will work. I'm guessing that even though I'm installing the samsung usb drivers back to my computer, they arn't reaching my phone, and this may be the issue I've been facing. *pauses for a bit to test theory* Yep. That was all it was. Sorry for taking up so much room on here... just FYI to everyone though. If you soft brick and recover via Heimdall you HAVE TO UNINSTALL THE HEIMDALL DRIVER OR NOTHING WILL WORK.

FML. So it didnt work as I had planed. After I flashed my edify rom I samsung bootlooped. And Odin still isnt working for me.

I'm giving up for tonight. Functioning on DI01 stock ): at least it works...

Alright so I'm fairly certain I've narrowed it down to one fix but I seem not to be able to fix it. I need to install the samsunflg husband drover back to my phone and uninstall the heimdall driver. I've tried it twice and or hasn't worked either time
Sent from my SCH-I500 using XDA App

---actually resolved----
Sorry for spamming this thread everyone, even though I've really been the only person posting in it anyways.
I have found my fix. So I was never able to fully uninstall the Heimdall drivers so Odin wouldn't recognize my phone and would hang at "Initalization."
So I took a weird strategy and actually purposely soft bricked my phone. Scary to do but the outcome was well worth it. Here is what I did.
1.) Puropsely soft bricked phone
2.) Put it in to download mode
3.) Went to device manager
4.) Contrary from Heimdall Uninstall instructions phone will now show up under the general usb devices areas. Find this area, expand, and right click on Samsung Composite USB Device.
5.) Go through the options of manually picking the usb driver you want to use.
6.) Install chosen standard samsung USB driver. You may get many options in the list but pick the Digitally Certified one.
7.) I didnt unplug the phone after I flashed the new driver so open up Odin and flash your DI01 Stock Recovery with Atlas v2.2 PIT and Repartition checked.
8.) Once finished phone will be on DI09 fully bloated stock and should work with Odin for any further flashes.
*edit* It appears as if you need to flash the samsung driver to phone evrytime you want to flash something via Odin.

Newb Guide To Root

I replied to a thread with what's below so i figured i would make a thread for anyone else who is kinda slow like me! This was my very FIRST root i have ever done! I'm quit proud of myself! Seems like a long process but once you get into recovery its a cake walk! I was on MDL build to start,
Make a folder on your desktop and drag all files into it. Make sure your drivers are up to date. I put everything on my external sd card. Other than odin..lol.
Odin V3.07 (Download)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2189539
Recovery (TWRP) Dowload tar (Ablsolute Best Recovery)
http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/jfltespr (I did the one with most downloads obviously)
Force Rom 1.0 (Force Rom 1.1 update...i had to used the mirror one on the update)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2261943
Shaggy Kernel (GONNA NEED IT FOR WIFI)
http://www.shabbypenguin.com/OUDstuf...ble-spr-TW.zip
UnZip Odin and open up the app inside. Once opened uncheck autoreboot and anything else that's checked. Select PDA and click on it and select the tar file from above. once you get the green pass unplug your phone from pc and take out the battery. Put battery back in press and hold the VOLUME UP, HOME, AND POWER buttons at the same time or as i do volume up and home and make sure i got those nice and pushed then i will hold power. Once you see the blue writing in top left hand corner LET GO OF ALL THE BUTTONS!! This will take you to the TWRP Recovery. Once in recovery hit install then hit storage close to the top and select your micro sd. In there you will flash the Force Rom 1.0. After that flash the update 1.1. When those are done flash the shaggy kernel. Reboot and you done. I love how easy these guys have made it for us!!!!!

This works with both mdc and mdl phones?

Not sure about MDC. But you can do system update prior to get to MDL from what I know.
Sent from my SPH-L720 using xda premium

TheClsr420 said:
Not sure about MDC. But you can do system update prior to get to MDL from what I know.
Sent from my SPH-L720 using xda premium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes that is correct. There is full guide at the link below for getting rooted with that update.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41384294

I rooted my cell after updating it to jb but my internal memory has turned permanentl

Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium

Uh if it's rooted thendownload root explorer and then open internal memory and press mount as r/w not sure if it will work also I don't take responcibility of your device so do it on your own risk best of luck :thumbup:
Sent from my ST26i using xda premium

more info
what do you mean internal memory has turned permanentl?

Need help too please!
I recently rooted my S3 i747 and then installed cyanogenmod 10. Keep in mind I am not a wiz at doing these things, however it did work. Here in lies my problems. 1. I hate this OS with a passion. Its just not what i thought it would be so I would love nothing more than to figure out how to remove it and return to stock firmware or another custom rom. 2. If i stay with this rom (for not being able to figure out how to remove it and install another) I am running out of storage internally. Its a great possibility I could have done something wrong. so with that being said, can anyone help me? I have tried more websites than I care to. thanks so much!

backup?
RicciLeigha said:
I recently rooted my S3 i747 and then installed cyanogenmod 10. Keep in mind I am not a wiz at doing these things, however it did work. Here in lies my problems. 1. I hate this OS with a passion. Its just not what i thought it would be so I would love nothing more than to figure out how to remove it and return to stock firmware or another custom rom. 2. If i stay with this rom (for not being able to figure out how to remove it and install another) I am running out of storage internally. Its a great possibility I could have done something wrong. so with that being said, can anyone help me? I have tried more websites than I care to. thanks so much!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
did u make a backup before flashing cm?? did u flashed a custom recovery like cwm or twrp then flashed cm10?

Hmmmm
ironhide602 said:
did u make a backup before flashing cm?? did u flashed a custom recovery like cwm or twrp then flashed cm10?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well what I did was follow along a youtube video... Which in turn may not have been the best idea. I remember doing some sort of back up on clockwork or something like that. I tried to go to recovery mode and restore but that didnt help. Im not sure what all I did to be honest. :/

RicciLeigha said:
Well what I did was follow along a youtube video... Which in turn may not have been the best idea. I remember doing some sort of back up on clockwork or something like that. I tried to go to recovery mode and restore but that didnt help. Im not sure what all I did to be honest. :/
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
edit... Pull the battery on your phone and put it back in. Hold up vol, home button and Power till you see the little words in the top left corner. It should say booting recovery really small. at that point take your finger off of the power button only and it will boot into Recovery.
If you have CWM recovery or TWRP you are golden...
Or else... see below
Find your phone in it's section you should be able to find a method using Odin to flash it back to stock and then you can read up and find the way to do everything you want.
Just do your research and look through the forum for your phone type/carrier and you should be able to find all of the information that you are looking for.
Search and you shall succeed!
:victory:

Sewrizer said:
why do you guys make things so complicated? the guy wants his phone back to stock.
The only thing you have to do is to go to www.sammobile.com/firmwares. Then put your phone number i9100 in the search box and choose any of the roms below. They are all stock, 2.3/4.x.x etc. The rom is in a zip file, however, you have to extract the tar file inside it.
Power off your phone then, while holding vol down, press and hold power.
Open odin in your pc then connect the phone to pc while being in download mode. press the pda button in odin and insert the .tar rom whoch you have just extracted. press start and you are done.
Sent from Area 51 using my GT-P1000
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Way to jump in 5 days later and after a ton of pm's... and he only wanted more memory to run aps not stock.
Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk 2

Sewrizer said:
Sorry, I didn't look at the date, but that would have been a good fix.
Sent from Area 51 using my i9100p
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well returning to stock is just as easy as finding a stock ROM in his phones thread and flashing it, it'll be better in the long run that way as well because maybe he'll learn something.
Sent from my SCH-I605 using XDA Premium HD app