Root need help flashing ROM

[kidsolo]

ive been trying to flash the froyo ROM on my epic 4g using ROM manager n its not working can someone help me

 

[Kelmar]

Do it manually, do not trust or on ROM Manager.

 

[kidsolo]

How do I do it manually??

 

[Kelmar]

Download the ROM you want and put it on your SD card. As always, make a nandroid backup.

1) Power off the phone COMPLETELY.

2) With the phone off, press and HOLD: Volume Lower button, Camera button and Power button.

3) Continue to hold until green text shows up on screen.

4) While using the volume keys to scroll up and down and the camera key to select, clear data/factory reset, clear cache and clear dalvik cache (under advanced) THREE TIMES.

5) Install .zip file from SD card and select the ROM that you want to install.

Wait for it to finish it's thing... select reboot now. Wait 5-10 minutes for the new ROM to load.

 

[blader123]

Thank YOU!!!!

 

[kidsolo]

thanks so much i appreciate it it worked perfect

 

[swanysto]

I know it isn't the same problem, but I think it is similar, so I won't waste space on another thread.

Maybe I am doing it wrong, but when I go into Rom manager and click "backup current ROM", if immediately reboots into clockwork, then gives me the following errors:

E: failed to verify whole-file signature
E: signature verification failed
Installation aborted.

I currently have my phone rooted, but I am not running a ROM. I was hoping to save my setup as a ROM to go back to if I mess something up.

Thanks

 

[mjben]

I also ahve the same problem with my rooted Epic when I select Back Up Current ROM from the ROM Manager. Errors, and it apparently doesn't work. I'm currently not considering any new ROM, but I will get bored soon and will prpbably delve into it.

 

[Kelmar]

Do NOT use ROM manager. ALWAYS do it manually.

ROM Manager is buggy on the Epic.

 

[SirEpic]

Hey, I've got a problem. I'm trying to flash a ROM on my Epic, and I can't seem to follow the instructions that were put in this thread by Kelmar earlier.

When I get to step 3, things seem to deviate with my phone. I get blue text, as opposed to green text. This might be a minor thing, but later on, I am unable to actually follow the instructions given.

At step 4, I can do the first two parts (though my menu says "wipe" where Kelmar's instructions say "clear"), but I am unable to "clear dalvik cache". Kelmar mentions that this is under advanced, but I can't seem to find advanced. For whatever reasons, I think my recovery menu is different from Kelmar's and everyone else who posted on this thread.

If it helps, here's what mine says:

Android system recovery <2e>

Samsung Recovery Utils
- for BML -

reboot system now
apply sdcard:update.zip
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition

Not sure if this is able to help anyone in such a way that they can help me, but anything would be appreciated.

*EDIT*

Completely disregard. I found my problem, and I feel very much like an idiot. Anyways, running my first non-stock ROM now. Cool stuff.

 

[flyjbaker]

Completely disregard. I found my problem, and I feel very much like an idiot. Anyways, running my first non-stock ROM now. Cool stuff.

Please let us know what you did...it might help somebody else!!!!

 

[swingwise]

Hey, I've got a problem. I'm trying to flash a ROM on my Epic, and I can't seem to follow the instructions that were put in this thread by Kelmar earlier.

When I get to step 3, things seem to deviate with my phone. I get blue text, as opposed to green text. This might be a minor thing, but later on, I am unable to actually follow the instructions given.

At step 4, I can do the first two parts (though my menu says "wipe" where Kelmar's instructions say "clear"), but I am unable to "clear dalvik cache". Kelmar mentions that this is under advanced, but I can't seem to find advanced. For whatever reasons, I think my recovery menu is different from Kelmar's and everyone else who posted on this thread.

If it helps, here's what mine says:

Android system recovery <2e>

Samsung Recovery Utils
- for BML -

reboot system now
apply sdcard:update.zip
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition

Not sure if this is able to help anyone in such a way that they can help me, but anything would be appreciated.

*EDIT*

Completely disregard. I found my problem, and I feel very much like an idiot. Anyways, running my first non-stock ROM now. Cool stuff.

This is exactly my problem. Please tell me what you did to fix it. Thanks in advance.

 

[swingwise]

Well, didn't need help. The problem is ROM Manager doesn't install clockworkmod correctly. I fixed clockworkmod by using the instructions at Sprint Epic 4g - PPCGeeks Wiki and not only does clockworkmod work but the rom installed fine.

 

[flyjbaker]

Clockworkmod is installed in the latest one click method of rooting...just to clarify to others who may be reading this.

 

[mjben]

I also have the same problem with my rooted Epic when I select Back Up Current ROM from the ROM Manager. Errors, and it apparently doesn't work. I'm currently not considering any new ROM, but I will get bored soon and will probably delve into it.

I have found that I was not "fully rooted with a true permanent root." I followed instructions through on two methods outlined on the xda developers forum to accomplish this, and it involved applying a new clockworkmod kernal to my rom.

it's found here- go to the comprehensive guide for rooting, flashing, and android basics

Samsung Galaxy S/SPH-D700 - XDA-Developers

ROM Manager seems to work properly now on my epic.

 

[mroien]

Help I have tried everything. I have run both a root with clockworkMOD and the clockworkMOD one-click and neither gave me clockworkMOD access. What else can I do? When I run either of the files above the CMD says files access denied.

 

[flyjbaker]

Help I have tried everything. I have run both a root with clockworkMOD and the clockworkMOD one-click and neither gave me clockworkMOD access. What else can I do? When I run either of the files above the CMD says files access denied.

Did you follow the direction to the T???

And how many times did you try??? Sometimes it takes a few times.

Also, how long did you wait after that message? SOmetimes, it will say something like that....and then sit there for a minute.....and then start running code again. In fact, it does that alot. If anybody asked me the key to rooting it would be PATIENCE followed by "Don't freak out!!!!"!!!!!....

 

[j611obrien]

I hope this doesnt mean my phone is bricked, but i'm at the menu which gives me the option to reboot now, apply sdcard, wipe date, etc. and when i hit the home icon to enter the screen goes black, doing nothing. HELPPPPPP

 

[j611obrien]

nevermind. Camera button does enter, not the home screen icon

 

[ragekage18]

Ok couple of questions. I am having trouble finding a working link to the latest one click recovery and root can someone point me in the right direction?

Also, I have clockwork on my phone via rom manager, do I need to uninstall this somehow before I run the one click method, or will it get overwritten?

 

[Kelmar]

Ok couple of questions. I am having trouble finding a working link to the latest one click recovery and root can someone point me in the right direction?

Also, I have clockwork on my phone via rom manager, do I need to uninstall this somehow before I run the one click method, or will it get overwritten?

One Click Root & Recovery for the Epic 4G! v2.4.0 Now has ClockworkMod! - xda-developers

This is the latest one click root and recovery.

I would assume that it would override any previous versions.

 

[ragekage18]

ok ran the new one click, it seems to have worked it took my old superuser app off of my phone and i was able to boot into the newer clockwork.

thanks for the help there.

now I just have to wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache partition, and wipeDalvik cache three times before I install the update.zip from my sd card right ?

I reneamed the foryo rom.zip that I downloaded to update.zip is that right?

 

[JDubbleTrouble]

ok so i flashed a dk17 rom to my phone last night after one click rooting. one problem is i lost phone service and the phone just wants to flash back and forth between airplane mode being on and off. what my real problem is is that according to the guide i was using i did use odin i missed that step somehow i know i need to flash back to stock di18 and try it agian usind odin i just havent found anywhere that explains using odin to do this...im just happy its not a brick any direction to using odin would help

Edit:I figured out my noob problem which was not knowing how to use odin to flash the required modem and pit files I was skipping that step even though the guide was telling me how I now understand how to root finally and am just glad I haven't bricked my epic yet

 

[ragekage18]

Just an update here, I had no problems once I got the right files. O ran the one click root exploit and it replaced the clockwork that comes with rom manager with the right one. Also with the newer version of clock work you can select any zip off of you sd card so its name doesn't matter.

Thanks to all who helped and responded.

 

[ragekage18]

Did you make sure that you wiped both of the caches and factory data three times?
You should try to use the clockwork recovery to flash the rom it is a lot more simple than using odin.

Just make sure you have ther rom you want on your sd card and make sure you wipe the cahes and data three times and you shouldnt have any problems.