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hi, and thanks for reading this. If the newest sprint update, DI18?, ever gets released, I am afraid I will not get it. I removed some system apps and I guess the update needs to see those. Thinking I knew what I was doing, here is what I did.
Rooted my Epic.
with titanium i backed up media hub, sprint nav, and nascar. I then removed them.
I saw I needed them so I thought I would restore.
I guess titanium can't restore system apk's?
I start looking for those apk's and only find media hub.
I install media hub, epic says i already have it which i sort of don't really.
media hub is back, and thats where I am at.
I hope that makes sense? I will never use media hub, but I want the epic to be like it was right after root, so I can easily get the next, and future, updates.
thanks
I know someone has posted a link to download all of the stock apps... unfortunately I can't find it! Anyone know where that is?
I personally hate Titanium Backup because I can never figure out what it's doing. The backup function has done the same thing to me - you backup an app, then you think you're deleting the system app and can restore from a backup, but you can't. It's so weird. I would recommend either buying Root Explorer (~$3) or trying out the SDX Stock App Removal (free). You can also use adb push to put the system apps in your /system/app directory. But you still need the apps.
Did you try remounting as rw first?
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EDIT: see Firon's post below (#8) it will take care of any modifications you've made as long as you have a stock (odexed) ROM, it won't even mess up recovery or kernel!
thank you all. I will play around with it.
according to titanium everything that was gone is back, except "com.sdgtl.stamhubb" no idea what that is. a google search came back with only a couple hits. Others have removed it, not noticing anything. I do not recall removing that myself.
That's a program name not the APK name... try updating if you're ready and see if it will get past verification... if not see if you can find the APK name and follow the same procedure you did with others.
Here's a signed update that will not trash your recovery, kernel, or root. You do not need a stock kernel for this update.
It will restore only the required stock files/apps and update your modem, so as long as you're on DI07, it should successfully update.
I tested it already on my own phone, worked great.
http://firon.net/xda/SPH-D700-DI07toDI18.signed.zip
This way you don't need to restore a bunch of random files to update.
I appear to be all good. thanks everyone.
Firon said:
Here's a signed update that will not trash your recovery, kernel, or root. You do not need a stock kernel for this update.
It will restore only the required stock files/apps and update your modem, so as long as you're on DI07, it should successfully update.
I tested it already on my own phone, worked great.
snip /SPH-D700-DI07toDI18.signed.zip
This way you don't need to restore a bunch of random files to update.
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Hello,
The procedure for using this is to copy this to the SD card, rename update.zip, boot into recovery mode, select "apply sdcard:update.zip", correct? Or am I missing a step?
When I attempt this, I get a "E:signature verification failed Installation aborted." error.
Would appreciate any suggestions before I resort to flashing to stock. Thank you!
I am getting a
ben.fg said:
Hello,
The procedure for using this is to copy this to the SD card, rename update.zip, boot into recovery mode, select "apply sdcard:update.zip", correct? Or am I missing a step?
When I attempt this, I get a "E:signature verification failed Installation aborted." error.
Would appreciate any suggestions before I resort to flashing to stock. Thank you!
I am getting a
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I am also wanting to know how to do this. I got the OTA update yesterday and it failed because I deleted Mail. I would like top know how to manually update to d118 w/out turning my epic into a brick. Any advice would be appreciated.
I believe this requires clockwork recovery not the stock recovery.
Hi all,
I got a Htc Wildfrie for xmas and really like it so far.
I tried to install the 2.3 launcher from the Android Market however and now it wont turn on. It gets to the Htc screen but then it freezes.
I had to restart it as if froze when I selected the 2.3 launcher to perform an action.
Is there a way to boot into a safe mode and uninstall the offending app? Or any other way to get around the problem?
As ever any help is gratefully appreciated.
I had a problem with 2.3 launcher being icons not displayed correctly: too small so it didn't look right.
I deleted program via settings, applications, manage applications....
Instead I installed Launcher Pro. App works well.
Note: I have the stock Froyo Rom installed.
Thanks for the reply but I can't turn on the phone.
Also running stock 2.2
You should flash a RUU and then dl the ota update again.
Although I recommend rooting instead of getting the ota, since you can do a nandroid backup of your rom.
Nvm about root just realised your hboot is the new one
joedotdunne said:
Thanks for the reply but I can't turn on the phone.
Also running stock 2.2
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In case return to HTC service.....
In the end I did a factory reset and all was good.
Thanks for the replies
Joe
Frank C said:
In case return to HTC service.....
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wtf is wrong with you, guys - hackers? Solution is just simple factory reset / clear data via HBoot
because i have no shame, i'll admit it. this is my second root ever. first was on my droid 2 r2d2 to remove the crap that wasnt necessary.
using this tutorial, just google samsung continuum froyo, and its on addictive tips. I followed the directions properly.
Basically, I used odin3 with a custom froyo rom, i did everything correctly, and i began to use titanium backup to remove some bloatware. what i removed was the GO Launcher stuff and now my homescreen is just a black screen. I've tried using recovery mode and restored that way. i've done that 10+ times. i cant get to any apps, only pressing the bottom ticker to access my text messages and notifications slide down bar. thats it. no apps. at all. can someone tell me how to revert back to the original software? then i will re-root again and this time NOT remove anything. or someone can show me properly how to remove it.
thanks. itll help a lot!
Go launcher (in most roms for the continuum) the ONLY launcher installed so when you got rid of it with TiB you screwed the whole UI. Try booting into Recovery wipe data fact reset wipe cache. then reboot. pull battery reflash on odin, make sure repartition is unchecked. let it reboot. should be back to normal.
can you explain that in a different way. i tried wiping in recovery mode it didnt work
Are you using <2e> recovery (samsung stock) or CwM?
You removed the launcher, this is why. You probably deleted a file called TouchWiz30Launcher.apk
You have a few options now, do you have CWM installed? If so go download another rom, put it on your sdcard some how then install it. It will save you much time and you don’t have to remove the bloat as it’s already removed.
If you aren’t familiar with CWM(clock work recovery) I would suggest researching it s you will be dealing a lot with it.
I would recommend reflashing via odin so that you have all files again. If you want to get rid of bloat, install nuckin or eco07-clean they both are good basic roms. I am currently working on a rom which is called miunia it is as minimalistic as I can make it. It is still in beta forms but it can be installed through odin. If you want the launcher I suggest flashing one of mine for the time being..
Thttp://dl.dropbox.com/u/11160512/launcher.zip
Thread link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1311414
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You removed the launcher, this is why. You probably deleted a file called TouchWiz30Launcher.apk
You have a few options now, do you have CWM installed?
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yea i have clockwork mod, and i did remove that. i dont know what to do honestly im rerooting to see if that will work.
thanks everyone, i think i fixed it. never thought to reroot it, i really appreciate it, xda is a great place to go for help and to learn.
coreybrah said:
thanks everyone, i think i fixed it. never thought to reroot it, i really appreciate it, xda is a great place to go for help and to learn.
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if you deleted the actual file, just rebooting the phone won't fix the issue. you will have to replace the launcher or factory reset.
For future reference, another option is to get on android market from your computer and download a launcher. It will send it to your phone and install automatically. Then, when you hit the home button, it should run the launcher.
sent from my gutted and modded continuum, courtesy of adrynalyne, imnuts, and trailblazer
Hey guys,
Decided i want to flash the franco kernel on my N4 which is currently completely unrooted and stock. So i need to unlock the bootloader, root and install a custom recovery before i can do anything. Just a couple quick questions first.
- When i unlock the bootloader, will i lose absolutely everything? Including photos, videos etc?
If so, does this also mean that my titanium backup file will be deleted too? - Im guessing ill have to move this file onto my PC first to avoid losing my backup.
I did have another question too... hmm maybe ill remember in a bit. But yeah, any clarification with the above would be awesome.
Cheers guys! Im not new to this, ive rooted my N1 and SGS2 in the past but they both had SD's!
Cheers, Jim.
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Hey guys,
Decided i want to flash the franco kernel on my N4 which is currently completely unrooted and stock. So i need to unlock the bootloader, root and install a custom recovery before i can do anything. Just a couple quick questions first.
- When i unlock the bootloader, will i lose absolutely everything? Including photos, videos etc?
If so, does this also mean that my titanium backup file will be deleted too? - Im guessing ill have to move this file onto my PC first to avoid losing my backup.
I did have another question too... hmm maybe ill remember in a bit. But yeah, any clarification with the above would be awesome.
Cheers guys! Im not new to this, ive rooted my N1 and SGS2 in the past but they both had SD's!
Cheers, Jim.
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i believe franco kernel is only flashable via fastboot or adb
When you unlock your boot loader it will wipe everything including pictures and videos.As for titanium backup it should restore with your Google account when you set your phone back up again.
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simms22 said:
i believe franco kernel is only flashable via fastboot or adb
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He also provides a zip file to flash in recovery.
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He also provides a zip file to flash in recovery.
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sweet
Ill worry about flashing franco kernel when i get to it. For now i just want to unlock the bootloader and get root.
When it comes to flashing the franco kernel ill probably just download the franco app from the app store. You can flash using that i believe?
jimbob_me said:
Ill worry about flashing franco kernel when i get to it. For now i just want to unlock the bootloader and get root.
When it comes to flashing the franco kernel ill probably just download the franco app from the app store. You can flash using that i believe?
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Yes you can flash using the Franco app providing you have a custom recovery
everything in your storage will be deleted. just move everything to your computer before unlocking the bootloader, then move it back after.
Yes everything is wiped.. but you can also back up all your important things anyway onto your pc and just copy them back onto your phone when you have finished.
Awesome. Cheers guys.
Plan on using clockworkmod recovery as ive used this before on all my other devices.
If i have any more problems ill let you know on here.
jimbob_me said:
Hey guys,
Decided i want to flash the franco kernel on my N4 which is currently completely unrooted and stock. So i need to unlock the bootloader, root and install a custom recovery before i can do anything. Just a couple quick questions first.
- When i unlock the bootloader, will i lose absolutely everything? Including photos, videos etc?
If so, does this also mean that my titanium backup file will be deleted too? - Im guessing ill have to move this file onto my PC first to avoid losing my backup.
I did have another question too... hmm maybe ill remember in a bit. But yeah, any clarification with the above would be awesome.
Cheers guys! Im not new to this, ive rooted my N1 and SGS2 in the past but they both had SD's!
Cheers, Jim.
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Yes, everything will be wiped from the device. Including the internal SD Card. And I also recommend using TWRP, installable via Goo Manager app.
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All done. No problems at all. Just restoring everything now.
Now to resist the urge to flash a custom ROM. What do people tend to run these days? I want something that looks as close to stock as possible but improves speed and performance? Cyanogenmod still a good shout?
Cheers!
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All done. No problems at all. Just restoring everything now.
Now to resist the urge to flash a custom ROM. What do people tend to run these days? I want something that looks as close to stock as possible but improves speed and performance? Cyanogenmod still a good shout?
Cheers!
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All of the Roms are pretty good and plenty fast. All of the Roms are fast , but if you like to change your app DPI and also get full screen mode with PIE controls then I suggest paranoid android.
Edit:You don't have to use a custom ROM if you don't want the those features, your kernel will decide how fast your device is. If you want you can stay on stock with Franco kernel and get great battery life and speed.
Hmm ill stick with stock on franco kernel for a while and see how it goes. No doubt ill give in eventually and try something new.
Currently having issues using Clockworkmod Carbon backup/restore app. I used this to backup all my apps/data before iunlocked my bootloader (I would normally use Titanium but that required root).
So i backed everything up. Took the backup file called 'Carbon' from my phone and placed it onto my PC desktop.
Unlocked bootloader, rooted, flashed CWM recovery, rebooted. All good!
Redownloaded the carbon app. Placed the backup folder from my PC onto the phone into the new 'Carbon' folder created when the app launches for the first time. I go to restore my apps and it says 'No backups were found on your internal storage'. Even though i just put them there! Its like the app is no longer looking in the same place to find the backup folder.
Its not my apps im annoyed about so much, but mostly my user data and sms messages and stuff.
Anyone have a fix for this?
Cheers
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Hmm ill stick with stock on franco kernel for a while and see how it goes. No doubt ill give in eventually and try something new.
Currently having issues using Clockworkmod Carbon backup/restore app. I used this to backup all my apps/data before iunlocked my bootloader (I would normally use Titanium but that required root).
So i backed everything up. Took the backup file called 'Carbon' from my phone and placed it onto my PC desktop.
Unlocked bootloader, rooted, flashed CWM recovery, rebooted. All good!
Redownloaded the carbon app. Placed the backup folder from my PC onto the phone into the new 'Carbon' folder created when the app launches for the first time. I go to restore my apps and it says 'No backups were found on your internal storage'. Even though i just put them there! Its like the app is no longer looking in the same place to find the backup folder.
Its not my apps im annoyed about so much, but mostly my user data and sms messages and stuff.
Anyone have a fix for this?
Cheers
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Don't you have to sign in to your carbon account to see anything? Sorry I can't help you because I'm not familiar with carbon. You could always contact support [email protected]
Hmm still no luck.
Yeah ive sent them an email. Guess ill just wait to hear back from them.
Cheers for the help guys
Any luck with the backups, I'm having the fame problem.
On my N4, this went OK with Carbon!
On my N7, it was not OK, I got the same message. Just emailed that address. Did you not get any reply?
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Konstigt said:
On my N4, this went OK with Carbon!
On my N7, it was not OK, I got the same message. Just emailed that address. Did you not get any reply?
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I have one idea of my own.. the device id has probably changed. TitaniumBackup usually fixes this on my N4 if I reinstall but i didn't have this on my N7 as it was not rooted.
Could that be it? If so, how can it be changed .. (and how do you know what it was)?
I just rooted and installed Clockworkmod v6.0.4.4 on my Spring GS4 yesterday. For some reason it's saving my backup on the internal device storage rather than my SD card which is an issue... I can't figure out how to move the file to my PC or my SD card. Any reason it is using the internal storage rather than the SD card? Would appreciate any help. Thanks in advance.
Are you selecting backup to external SD card?
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Yes, I am choosing ext sd when I go in manual mode. Also, if I try it using ROM Manager it reboots into recovery and uses internal storage by default... I was able to move the file to SD after the fact but still don't understand what is up.
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El Shaddai's Wrath said:
I just rooted and installed Clockworkmod v6.0.4.4 on my Spring GS4 yesterday. For some reason it's saving my backup on the internal device storage rather than my SD card which is an issue... I can't figure out how to move the file to my PC or my SD card. Any reason it is using the internal storage rather than the SD card? Would appreciate any help. Thanks in advance.
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I had an issue just like that yesterday but I couldn't move backups so I booted into recovery after backing up with tb,wiped everything reinstalled my rom and that seem to work fine after that sometimes things just ask funny and you just got to start over.
I have been using philz cwm and his has the external as sdcard1
just a thought but maybe there is evidence in the backup log?
stock back up restore
I did a back up of stock using most current cwm and then after I rebooted after the back up I lost root achess so I figured I'd go back and restore my stock back up which I did and now when I boot that back up up everything force closes and get an error that system is not responding my whole phone freezes why is that when I made the back up it worked fine but when I restore it I can't use it please help
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I did a back up of stock using most current cwm and then after I rebooted after the back up I lost root achess so I figured I'd go back and restore my stock back up which I did and now when I boot that back up up everything force closes and get an error that system is not responding my whole phone freezes why is that when I made the back up it worked fine but when I restore it I can't use it please help
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need more info.
is it philz recovery
are you mja
did you have 4.3 support X off
spill the beans man you gave a crumb when you are holding a cookie
dewrust said:
need more info.
is it philz recovery
are you mja
did you have 4.3 support X off
spill the beans man you gave a crumb when you are holding a cookie
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I was in current clockwork mod I belive I was in firmware 4.3 the one before mja or might of been mja not to for sure bout that and I have no idea what support x is so I guess my answer is no on that question and seems the only thing that fixed my issue was a factory reset in cwm and when I did that I lost my root but still had cwm and after I set phone up I was on wifi working fine and noticed I had and mja update so I updated that on now wifi won't connect and keep getting that F'n little Grey shield in notification bar saying security issue but that is a different can of worms just figured I'd explain my whole night last night you wanted a cookie how about a pie my g talk is [email protected] please help I really want to start my flash binge