[GINGERBREAD][EL30] Official EL30 Gingerbread Samsung Epic 4g

[bob.larson5]

Originally Posted by Vinman911

The oldgps file is the correct way to revert your gpsd file back to EL22 version (needed for the update to work).

Follow the instructions in this thread POST #1 to download the EL30 update file, rename it and manually update your phone if the OTA isn't working for you.

I am in the same situation (EI22 with the GPS_FIX.zip applied) and having the same update problem. I have tried using oldgps.zip several times and every OTA attempt fails. I have downloaded the zip file from POST #1 and tried it and it is not getting me to EL30 either.

What else could it be? What info can I provide to help debug this?

[Galane]

Been using rooted EL30 for a while, since shortly after I got the OTA update notice.

Still have keyboard lag, not as bad as it was on unrooted EC05 or EI22 without a keyboard fix.

What's available for keyboard lag fixing on EL30? Bit of a pain to have to slow down typing to avoid missed characters, even if I don't have to go as slow as on stock EC05.

[Galane]

Originally Posted by uscpsycho

Do apps that were installed form the Amazon Appstore get backed up too?

What about apps that you've already moved to the SD card, how are they handled by App Saver? Are they backed up too?

Thanks.

Amazon Appstore remembers all the apps you've purchased or "purchased" for free. All you need to do is download the Appstore app and use it to redownload your apps.

It's better at this than the Android Market, which forgot some of my apps when I had to wipe the phone going back to stock EC05 for the EI22 update.

My problem with Appstore is there's no way to un-buy apps I don't want! Several crappy free apps sit there in the list, begging me to re-download them when I'd much rather they'd go away permanently.

Remember the Chuck Woolery years of Wheel of Fortune when the contestants had to spend their winnings on prizes? "You bought that, it's yours to keep!". Amazon Appstore is like that.

[lbus42]

Originally Posted by rando991
Yes, you need to ODIN back to EC05, apply the update to EI22 and then go ahead and apply the update to EL30 (it's already out and you don't have to wait for the OTA). Then you will want to flash the new kernel, CWM 5.2.0.7, Superuser, and the EI22 GPS Fix.

I have gone through the steps and have successfully updated to EL30. However, I can't seem to find the new kernel that is referenced by rando991. I also am having trouble locating CWM 5.2.0.7. If someone could provide a link to these items, I would very much appreciate it. Thank you for all your hard work on these updates.

[Zeinzu]

What's wrong with gps on EL30? From what I know gps was legitimately fixed in that build, and in a way that doesn't excessively drain battery like the previous EI22 fix.

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[rando991]

Originally Posted by Zeinzu

What's wrong with gps on EL30? From what I know gps was legitimately fixed in that build, and in a way that doesn't excessively drain battery like the previous EI22 fix.

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It prevents a lock on anything more than 4 satellites when it could lock on to all visible (anywhere from 6-10). Yes, it saves battery when locked on, however, it will cause nav apps to lock or freeze when it goes down to 3 or less, now your GPS will search longer so I think the even the supposed savings of the battery is negated when the GPS has to search.

[rando991]

Originally Posted by lbus42

Originally Posted by rando991
Yes, you need to ODIN back to EC05, apply the update to EI22 and then go ahead and apply the update to EL30 (it's already out and you don't have to wait for the OTA). Then you will want to flash the new kernel, CWM 5.2.0.7, Superuser, and the EI22 GPS Fix.

I have gone through the steps and have successfully updated to EL30. However, I can't seem to find the new kernel that is referenced by rando991. I also am having trouble locating CWM 5.2.0.7. If someone could provide a link to these items, I would very much appreciate it. Thank you for all your hard work on these updates.

You sure didn't look very hard. It's the FIRST sticky in the Rooting the Epic link: anyway here's the link: [ROOT][CWM][GUIDE][GINGERBREAD] Rooting the Samsung Epic 4g
Both links to both files are there.

[lbus42]

Originally Posted by rando991

You sure didn't look very hard. It's the FIRST sticky in the Rooting the Epic link: anyway here's the link: [ROOT][CWM][GUIDE][GINGERBREAD] Rooting the Samsung Epic 4g
Both links to both files are there.

Thank you for the reply, but I did look for quite a long time. I also have looked at the link you just refered to. It talks about those files, but nowhere does it have a clickable link to download them.

[lbus42]

Originally Posted by lbus42

Thank you for the reply, but I did look for quite a long time. I also have looked at the link you just refered to. It talks about those files, but nowhere does it have a clickable link to download them.

I was having a dumb attack. Somehow when I clicked on the link to the Root Guide you gave, I ended up on page 2 of it and that's why I couldn't find the links to the kernel and CWM. I just opened up the Root Guide again and this time I saw all the links.

Thanks for your help.

[lafountain]

Originally Posted by rando991

It prevents a lock on anything more than 4 satellites when it could lock on to all visible (anywhere from 6-10). Yes, it saves battery when locked on, however, it will cause nav apps to lock or freeze when it goes down to 3 or less, now your GPS will search longer so I think the even the supposed savings of the battery is negated when the GPS has to search.

I had this problem in EI22, but have not experienced this issue at all in EL30 and I use my GPS pretty much daily for at least an hour at a time, sometimes more. I ran the GPS fix in EI22, but am running completely stock EL30.