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

bahl85 · 02-23-2012, 10:55 AM

Thanks for helping out... when I search my entire SD card the only place I have a file called "gpsd" is in the H:\GPS_FIX\system\vendor\bin folder (which also houses the H:\GPS_FIX\system\lib\hw\gps.goldfish.so file as well). You mentioned that I should delete any files or folders with the GPS Fix, but wouldn't that also mean that I would be deleting the gpsd file I'm trying to replace? Or is there a totally different location on my phone that my computer just isn't detecting where another gpsd file could be?

In short, I understand that I need to get the original gpsd into my phone and get all things GPS Fix out. I have the 'new' gpsd file as well as an added gps.goldfish.so file from the fix both located in H:\GPS_FIX\. If I delete H:\GPS_FIX I will delete both files. Where would I put the original gpsd file?

(H:\ is what my computer calls it - and I'm just using the standard windows search to find files named gpsd on the card). If there's no hope, I'll just have to go to stock I suppose. Figure I would ask one more clarifying question.

rando991 · 02-23-2012, 02:41 PM

No I would not delete the gpsd file. That original HAS to be there for GPS to work. You need to delete any files left behind by the GPS Fix, like the folder, the zip file and the extra lib entry. You should be able to get a copy of the original GPS file gpsd from the Old GPS zip file. I've even seen it somewhere on XDA as a single file. Just copy that original gpsd over the gpsd fixed file and delete the extra lib file and try it. If that doesn't work back your data up and just reflash EL30. After your update then you can run the GPS Fix.

pugsly8422 · 02-24-2012, 09:17 AM

I am quite new to this, and definitely lacking in intelligence. On a scale from 1-10, I'd probably say I'm a 2, maybe even a 1. I'm hoping I can get (or be directed to) step by step instructions on how to install EL30. I am currently running the Legendary Rom. After reading multiple threads, and most of this thread, I realize I need to either go back to stock, or go back to EC05 (not even sure what that is) and flash a kernel that will allow me to update to EL30. What I am lacking is the knowledge and experience to save all of my games and apps, as well as my contacts (I haven't seen this mentioned anywhere, so I assume it's not a problem), go back to stock or the EC05, flash the kernel, then reinstall my rom (I can probably find this information somewhere on the forum since I managed it once) and get my apps and games back (as well as my contacts if I need to). Basically everything

I realize this is a lot of information for someone, so I will understand if it gets "passed over". To be honest, I am happy with my phone the way it is, but I am just tired of the EL30 update constantly popping up and having to reboot and take out my battery.

Thanks for reading.

rando991 · 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by pugsly8422

I am quite new to this, and definitely lacking in intelligence. On a scale from 1-10, I'd probably say I'm a 2, maybe even a 1. I'm hoping I can get (or be directed to) step by step instructions on how to install EL30. I am currently running the Legendary Rom. After reading multiple threads, and most of this thread, I realize I need to either go back to stock, or go back to EC05 (not even sure what that is) and flash a kernel that will allow me to update to EL30. What I am lacking is the knowledge and experience to save all of my games and apps, as well as my contacts (I haven't seen this mentioned anywhere, so I assume it's not a problem), go back to stock or the EC05, flash the kernel, then reinstall my rom (I can probably find this information somewhere on the forum since I managed it once) and get my apps and games back (as well as my contacts if I need to). Basically everything

I realize this is a lot of information for someone, so I will understand if it gets "passed over". To be honest, I am happy with my phone the way it is, but I am just tired of the EL30 update constantly popping up and having to reboot and take out my battery.

Thanks for reading.

There's a link on this forum on how to restore a bricked phone. You should go there and read the step by step instructions. Basically all you have to go back to stock is: get the PC drivers on your PC for the phone, buy a good USB cable from Radio Shack (don't use the one that came with your phone), download a program called ODIN and the stock EL30 Tar. Those files are on the link above. Before my first time, I CAREFULLY read all the steps, even printed them out. Did a dry run once or twice, and then plunged in. If you read the steps carefully, you will know how NOT to brick your phone and it should all go well after that. Just make sure to download everything you need ahead of time...now for back up get the PRO ROOTED version of Titanium Backup. It is GREAT! Back up all your apps, then create an "update.zip" of the Titanium Backup program with all your records and rename it to Titanium backup as the menu suggests. Now reflash your stock EL30, then re-root your phone and reinstall Titanium back up from the zip file you created of it (don't just redownload it from the market...this backup you made has a record of everything you've already done. Then go into it and reinstall "app + data" and everything is back. Incidently, you never have to go this far for contacts as long as you are saving them to Google and not your phone. You will always have access to your contacts no matter if you have to get another phone!
PS: here's the link to get you started! [How to] Factory Restore (or Fix a Bricked Phone)

rando991 · 02-25-2012, 08:01 AM

Actually, thinking about it more, I don't think you have to root to use the unroot version of Titanium Backup, but I haven't tried it.

lordfire00 · 03-07-2012, 02:08 AM

Titanium will not work if u are not rooted. I'm telling u this from my own experience

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crutnacker · 03-13-2012, 08:28 PM

Is there a thread that walks an idiot like me step by step how to remove the GPS fix so that my phone will install the GPS fix update? I did the GPS fix based on very clear instructions, but I can't find clear instructions for removing it. I am on EL22 (?) and my phone wants to install the update but apparently the GPSFix killed its ability to do so.

rando991 · 07:49 AM

"Remove the GPS fix so you can install the GPS fix update?" I'm not sure I understand your question. The GPS fix is the GPS fix...there is no fix for the GPS other than that. If you are referring to wanting to let your phone install the Gingerbread update (EL30), that is another story. EL30 does NOT fix the GPS. It does other things, but the jury is out on fixing the GPS...I have 2 Epics and neither GPS was fixed by EL30. So I had to reinstall the GPS fix file on both. If you are trying to remove the GPS fix, you're going to have to root, then replace the gpsd file with the old one and remove a library entry (there are instructions already posted on how to do this). Another method that would probably work without rooting would be to do a factory reset.

heck, I just did a search for you, here's the link, the rest is up to you: [Only registered users can view links. ]