Froyo EC05 (DI18 users - Install instructions post 39)!

Damar1979 · Mar 27, 2011

sanmeister said:
I've had enough. 14 years on Sprint and this is just an inexcusable disaster -- especially after they had the nerve to initially charge an extra $50 for a phone they can't support.

Sent a message to Sprint support. Either trade straight-up for a Nexus S or wave goodbye. The Epic 4G is a lost cause, no matter how good the hardware. After the ATT-TMO deal, Sprint just can't afford to lose any more subscribers. Mind boggling.

Say what you will about Apple, they do *not* have these support problems, nor do they impose crapware on you. The only alternative on Sprint is the Nexus S, where it's straight Google. Everything else is at the mercy of Sprint and the handset manufacturer.

Wow! Really? Do your research before you post about how "apple, does not have problems nor impose crapware". I guess you forgot about antennagate. You know, the issue where apples iphone4 couldnt retain signal strength for how many months? And every iphone (every phone actually) will always have whatever bloatware is provided by carrier. Att as well as verizon put their stuff on their iphones.

And dont blame it on sprint. Do i agree this update is lackluster? Sure i do, as most of us probably can agree. But to cry that "wahh i'm gonna leave sprint" is a bit much! You need a music widgit? "There's an app for that", so just download one. If the phone is unacceptable for you now, then just get another phone. The evo is still a strong phone in sprints lineup, their froyo version is up to par. Me personally, i'm waiting for my evo 3d. Until then, i will deal with my refurbished epic (that cuts off on occasion, media volume is lackluster along with the checkered browser is a PITA since the froyo update, and needs a battery pull at least once a day) patiently and enjoy it as much as i can.

SlyFerret · Mar 27, 2011

Still no OTW installer? OTA only?

I'm running the previous offical froyo release and haven't gotten the OTA update prompt yet.

-SF

SooprmanX · Mar 27, 2011

Sprint is saying that I got a bad OTA update and that's causing some of my problems. However, the store does not have the file for EC05 for them to reload the stock ROM. Am I able to reflash my phone back using ODIN to DI18 then from there do the EC05 update and basically do the same thing?

Or does anyone have the EC05 files so I can just reload my ROM that way?

TIA.

TheRoot · Mar 27, 2011

SooprmanX said:
Sprint is saying that I got a bad OTA update and that's causing some of my problems. However, the store does not have the file for EC05 for them to reload the stock ROM. Am I able to reflash my phone back using ODIN to DI18 then from there do the EC05 update and basically do the same thing?

Or does anyone have the EC05 files so I can just reload my ROM that way?

TIA.

Yes, you can flash back with Odin and retry.

Aero1 · Mar 27, 2011

TheRoot said:
Spoke to a knowledgeable guy at the repair store. He said they're doing it in slower waves to reduce traffic in the repair stores since they are having to fix upgrades. He said they have been able to do so but Sprint is starting and stopping the push to see how each batch goes. He fully expected all phones to get it besides DK28, but the timetable has expanded and that it is going in version order of DI18, then EB13 when DI18 push is nearly complete. Don't know how true it is but fits the pattern we see.

Not a "knowledgeable" guy. They currently have no working method to upgrade from c13 to e05

Aero1 · Mar 27, 2011

simcha said:
This is Sprint's fault. I'm holding Sprint accountable if this isn't fixed.

Nah it is Samsung. Samung has for YEARS the worst reputation in post release support of phones/. It is well earned. We who bought were just fooling ourselves.

I happen to know for a fact that with this entire update Sprint was insisting that Samsung fix GPS problems that were present on every Epic (assistance cache isues) and that Samsung denied it.

TheRoot · Mar 27, 2011

Aero1 said:
Not a "knowledgeable" guy. They currently have no working method to upgrade from c13 to e05

Realizing that. He said it very confidently, though. I give him credit.

SlyFerret · Mar 27, 2011

Aero1 said:
Not a "knowledgeable" guy. They currently have no working method to upgrade from c13 to e05

Unlike a lot of folks, I'm perfectly happy to wipe my phone during the upgrade process.

Wish they'd make an OTW installer available. Don't really care about "upgrading" a complete re-flash would be fine.

-SF

TheRoot · Mar 27, 2011

Aero1 said:
Nah it is Samsung. Samung has for YEARS the worst reputation in post release support of phones/. It is well earned. We who bought were just fooling ourselves.

I happen to know for a fact that with this entire update Sprint was insisting that Samsung fix GPS problems that were present on every Epic (assistance cache isues) and that Samsung denied it.

I think Sprint, Samsung, and Google have their own portions of this debacle that we can thank them for...

simcha · Mar 27, 2011

It's just past 20h00 (8:00pm) Pacific Time and still no update. I think it's safe to say that this "update" is an Epic Fail!!!

_Epic · Mar 27, 2011

simcha said:
It's just past 20h00 (8:00pm) Pacific Time and still no update. I think it's safe to say that this "update" is an Epic Fail!!!

There has to be a reason your not getting the update... Everyone else has gotten the update.
What software are you running? Are you rooted?

simcha · Mar 27, 2011

No, I'm not rooted. I'm running Froyo EB13 that Sprint pushed to my phone, breaking it. And I looked on the Sprint Forums. Apparently I'm not alone. In fact they are discusing the fact that there's maybe 1 customer who had EB13 who received the update who has posted in the forum.

Grrrrr! If I see another, "If you don't have an iPhone, well, you don't have an iPhone." commercial again, I'm going to scream! Even with all of these issues I'd rather not have a stupid iPhone!!!

_Epic · Mar 28, 2011

simcha said:
No, I'm not rooted. I'm running Froyo EB13 that Sprint pushed to my phone, breaking it. And I looked on the Sprint Forums. Apparently I'm not alone. In fact they are discusing the fact that there's maybe 1 customer who had EB13 who received the update who has posted in the forum.

Grrrrr! If I see another, "If you don't have an iPhone, well, you don't have an iPhone." commercial again, I'm going to scream! Even with all of these issues I'd rather not have a stupid iPhone!!!

Ohhh. Your running EB13. Thats why you haven't gotten the OTA update yet. I keep reading they pushed an OTA for EB13 to EC05 and then i read they haven't.

simcha · Mar 28, 2011

Oh and read post 922 here:

Sprint Community: 3/21 - Samsung Epic Maintenance Release...

A Sprint Rep. just acknowledged that NONE of the people stuck with EB13 got the OTA update as was promised.

Aero1 · Mar 28, 2011

simcha said:
Oh and read post 922 here:

Sprint Community: 3/21 - Samsung Epic Maintenance Release...

A Sprint Rep. just acknowledged that NONE of the people stuck with EB13 got the OTA update as was promised.

Of course they had to say that eventually because even though those are third party Public relations people that can be used to spin BS, at a certain point, outright lies cause legal issues and other blowback.
As I said they don;t even have an installer package that works with eb13, so it isnt a quesiton of a few getting, stepped deployment, etc, no one person with eb13 has gotten ec05 ota.

TheRoot · Mar 28, 2011

simcha said:
No, I'm not rooted. I'm running Froyo EB13 that Sprint pushed to my phone, breaking it. And I looked on the Sprint Forums. Apparently I'm not alone. In fact they are discusing the fact that there's maybe 1 customer who had EB13 who received the update who has posted in the forum.

Grrrrr! If I see another, "If you don't have an iPhone, well, you don't have an iPhone." commercial again, I'm going to scream! Even with all of these issues I'd rather not have a stupid iPhone!!!

Can you please limit your posts to helpful things. After 10 posts we are aware your version isn't working and that you haven't gotten the new update. Beyond that you're trolling. We can't force your update to happen. We can help you with Odin if you would like. If I have to read another post about how Sprint broke your phone I will report you for trolling. It is not helpful. Please call Sprint or Samsung's consumer affairs division if you are looking to complain. They are they proper channel.

dksnet · Mar 28, 2011

TheRoot said:
Yes, you can flash back with Odin and retry.

This is posted on Android forums but I will just add the link.

[How to] Factory Restore (or Fix a Bricked Phone) - Android Forums

Slug · Mar 28, 2011

Frustration is understandable, but please keep exchanges civil and try to remember that different users will have different experiences. Also, please confine your text to the body of the post and only edit posts if necessary as it makes the topic easier to follow.

Charles C · Mar 28, 2011

I am unrooted on stock EB13 and my phone just notified me that a system update was available! It's rebooting now. Looks like the EB13 to EC05 rollout is back on if it was ever off (or ever started at all).

Charles C · Mar 28, 2011

Confirmed - just went OTA from EB13 to EC05. So far I can't tell any difference aside from the presence of a Sprint ID app.

fzdbz007 · Mar 28, 2011

I got my epic 4g about 3 weeks ago and I just got the update message. I have rooted this phone and wanted to know if it is safe to update for rooted epics. Thanks in advance!

SurrealOne · Mar 28, 2011

fzdbz007 said:
I got my epic 4g about 3 weeks ago and I just got the update message. I have rooted this phone and wanted to know if it is safe to update for rooted epics. Thanks in advance!

All ROOTING is done at your own risk.

Now with that said go ahead and update but keep in mind if you update a rooted a phone and it fails then you will not be able to take it to sprint to get it fix. I would unroot the phone then update

twistyroad · Mar 28, 2011

I was running Froyo DK28 and tried to go back to 2.1 stock this morning only to find out that I used Odin to just go back to default DK28 settings and lost my root access. I was pissed until I received a notice that my phone was restarting and that I was receiving an update. Ended up getting the EC05 update.

Aero1 · Mar 28, 2011

ec05 now being released ota to eb13 epics....finally.

LikeAsumBoDee · Mar 28, 2011

Just called my local Sprint Store and they said all the Epics they are selling now are sticking with 2.1 and that these users will NOT get prompted for a 2.2 download.

They said there are plenty of bugs with the download so they've stopped it until further notice.

I wanted to buy this phone today now that 2.2 is out, but it looks like back to the drawing board or I'll buy an EVO Shift. I'm a Moment user and I've already been through this BS with them.

Does this info correspond with what you guys are being told?

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