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

[daehttub]

I received the EL30 update earlier today (Chicago) and one key improvement that I noticed is that Skype now works properly with the front facing camera (rotation/orientation). No more holding the phone sideways so people can see you right side up. Maybe it was a Skype update that I missed but I'm giving EL30 the credit for now. I haven't had the time for a proper GPS test but initial tests are not promising. I had to use the GPS Status app to reset the GPS when it hung after a short test. Incoming calls are fine but I'm not sure I like the new swipe to answer design. After the update my SD card scanning indicator was stuck on 100% after the update so I simply turned off the phone and turned it back on again. I also noticed that Norton Utilities "clear cache" function requires me to resort the cache apps for them to appear. At first nothing shows up in cache. Once I do the sort option everything shows up but I can't clear the cache. After deselecting and then reselecting an app, the "clear cache" button lights up so I can clear it. Odd. I'll take the phone on the trails this weekend along with my trusty old stand-alone GPS unit as I'm afraid the Epic4G GPS will lock up on me again.

Also forgot to add that I can now use my old Motorola Bluetooth headset now and the screen lock no longer disables the headset. Finally I can go back to a real handsfree when I'm driving...

 

[Tahe]

Never heard of the AppSaver before but this might be just what I've been looking for.

If you know, can you compare this with Titanium Backup (just the backup features). My understanding is that you need to root in order to do a complete backup & restore which is what Titanium is widely used for. Are you saying AppSaver will save all of your apps to SD, even the ones you can't run from SD, and then reinstall them?

If so, will you lose your data & settings or does it backup/restore all that too?

What about apps that are already installed to your SD card? Will those just repopulate when you use the same SD card or do you need to use this app to reinstall them even though they're already on the card?

I don't have very much experience with Titanium Backup at all, unfortunately. As for AppSaver, yes you can save all of the apps that were downloaded from the Market (I.e. not the preinstalled apps) on the SD card. What it does is creates a folder called "App Saver" and saves them there. You can use the app itself to reinstall them or you can do so directly by tapping the apk file from the within the App Saver folder. (Note: you will need to make sure you check the box in the phone's Settings, Manage Applications... "...Unknown Source" to do it the latter way)

No, sadly, this does not save any data or settings from the apps. ... I know, right? ... Hope this info still helps, though.

~Regards

 

[Tahe]

@Tahe, does AppSaver saves settings and progress (games), too, or just apps?

Just apps

 

[Tahe]

...By any chance, would someone be able to provide or direct me to the image file for this default "Sand dune/Blue sky" wallpaper?

I think it's sweet, but I like change backgrounds often and know I will "lose" this once I do.

Any info, link, etc. would be appreciated indeed.

 

[Vinman911]

I noticed the same thing with Skype but I think it was their latest December release that may have fixed the orientation issue.

 

[Galane]

I haven't had the time for a proper GPS test but initial tests are not promising. I had to use the GPS Status app to reset the GPS when it hung after a short test.

Try doing the horizontal calibration with the screen facing up. That's supposed to be really, truly fixed in EL30. Calibrating upside down with EC05 fixed the compass and GPS. Calibrating right side up has worked for me with EI22.

If you have a case on the phone take the back half off or use something to prop the camera end up so the phone will be level while calibrating.

 

[uscpsycho]

I don't have very much experience with Titanium Backup at all, unfortunately. As for AppSaver, yes you can save all of the apps that were downloaded from the Market (I.e. not the preinstalled apps) on the SD card. What it does is creates a folder called "App Saver" and saves them there. You can use the app itself to reinstall them or you can do so directly by tapping the apk file from the within the App Saver folder. (Note: you will need to make sure you check the box in the phone's Settings, Manage Applications... "...Unknown Source" to do it the latter way)

No, sadly, this does not save any data or settings from the apps. ... I know, right? ... Hope this info still helps, though.

~Regards

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.

 

[Tahe]

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.

I'm not sure about Amazon Appstore apps. If the files end in ".apk", I would think that it's possible, but again I'm not sure, as I haven't had to try that. I think it's worth a shot.

Yes, apps that are already moved to the SD card, can backed up as well, because remember, they will be stored in the desginated folder called "App Saver" on the card. It will be up to you if want to select those apps that you know are already stored on the SD or not. But, the capability to do so is there.

I recommend you go a head and download the free app, drive it around a bit, and see if you think it will meet your needs (remember, though, it does not save the data or settings).

If you're looking to not have go to the market and re-dl all of your apps, this app will save you a ton of time and brain cells

 

[Tahe]

...By any chance, would someone be able to provide or direct me to the image file for this default "Sand dune/Blue sky" wallpaper?

I think it's sweet, but I like change backgrounds often and know I will "lose" this once I do.

Any info, link, etc. would be appreciated indeed.

I was serious about this - lol

 

[lafountain]

I received the update probably on Friday last week but didn't install until Wednesday this week as that was the first time I really had a chance to go from rooted back to stock.

Am disappointed that the scrolling wallpaper is gone now, but that is a minor thing. GPS is finally working again so am happy about that. So am running stock again for now and so far have not found any issues.

Now of course, even though we all have the same hardware, results will vary, but I do not have any issues with EL30 yet.

 

[lafountain]

...By any chance, would someone be able to provide or direct me to the image file for this default "Sand dune/Blue sky" wallpaper?

I think it's sweet, but I like change backgrounds often and know I will "lose" this once I do.

Any info, link, etc. would be appreciated indeed.

This one?

http://forums.androidcentral.com/at...37d1305573062-samsung-infuse-wallpaper_04.jpg

 

[uscpsycho]

I'm rather surprised how many people miss the scrolling wallpaper. I was never a fan of that. I liked to be able to see the entire background at one time.

 

[Tahe]

This one?

http://forums.androidcentral.com/at...37d1305573062-samsung-infuse-wallpaper_04.jpg

YES!!! Thank you sooo much!

My google image search was lacking, though I did keep a couple I came across...they just weren't quite this one

Thanks, again!

 

[Galane]

If we poke that wider wallpaper into the right spot in EL30, will it scroll?

 

[gyoung345]

Here's my story. After my OTA failed this morning because of the GPS fix I installed, I looked around for other users with the problem and found this post as well.

xda-developers - View Single Post - Direct google link to download EL30 update here!

The only thing was that after trying the remove zip the update failed as well so I took the above original GPS file from EL22 posted in the quote and replaced it in the original GPS fix zip script.

Then took the official EL22 to EL30 update file, renamed it to update.zip threw it on the root of my SD card and used the stock android recovery to manually update (because no matter what I did I coult not get the OTA to push again).

Worked like a charm for me (did not get the dreaded error 7 failing on the original gps file check) and the GPS seems to work in Telenav without a lockup at least that I tested and i can see 12 gps sats! If anyone wants to try I've attached my version here.

Bear with me, it's been awhile since I did anything to the phone. I updated to EL22 and did the GPS fix. I am followning what you did here. I have ACS Recovery installed how to I go back to android stock recovery?

 

[Vinman911]

Android stock recovery (available if you didnt' permanantly install CWM via a patch) would be used to manualy do the EL30 update (volume down, camera, power at the same time) if you don't get the automatic OTA update via Sprint.

Not sure how to reverse, perhaps ODIN back to EL05 then OTA to EL22 to remove ACS Recovery or if you are rooted, I've heard there are some utilities out there (search Marketplace) that you can use just to copy and replace the gpsd file witth the original.


If you just want the old gpsd file, just utilize the exact same procedures you did to get the GPX fix on your phone. The oldgps.zip i attached is just the same old gpsfix utility except the gpsd file is the orginal in the EL22 release instead of the fixed (needed for the official EL30 update). If you don't replace the fixed gpsd file with the original, the EL30 update will fail with an error 7 when it checks that file.

It doesn't like the gps fix file put it that way.

 

[srschacher]

Help. I think I need some instructions.

I did not root my phone (I'm new to all of this), but I did follow the videos awhile ago to install CWM to apply the GPS Fix.

I got the OTA push a few days ago, but waited until now to try to uninstall the GPS fix. However, I think I copied the wrong GPS file to my phone before trying the OTA install. I ran oldgps.zip, not removeGPSFIX.zip (or whatever the actual names are).

The OTA update failed, so I went back and finally found the removegpsfix.zip and copied that to my phone.

I don't know what to do next. I am not getting the OTA update anymore. I get the message that I have the current version.

I'm reading about manually pushing the EL30 file by renaming it to Update.zip, but I'm unclear about where to get that file and then how to launch it. Is it something I do from CWM or from something else?

Desperate thanks!

Steve S

 

[CapnCranky]

I have lost the "home row" of icons on the bottom of the screen, just above the 4 soft keys. Have done numerous searches using all types of vernacular to describe these icons to no avail. The call, messages, apps, contact icons have disappeared and been replaced with a single apps button. This is wasted space and I cannot for the life of me figure out how to change this back. I did no new updates and have had 2.3.6 for a few weeks now before this "feature" presented itself yesterday. I have done a couple of resets, but am unwilling to do a factory reset until I exhaust all other options. Would anyone be so kind to remind me how to change said option (if possible) before I get so frustrated that I pull what little hair I have left out? Please and thank you.

 

[Paul627g]

I have lost the "home row" of icons on the bottom of the screen, just above the 4 soft keys. Have done numerous searches using all types of vernacular to describe these icons to no avail. The call, messages, apps, contact icons have disappeared and been replaced with a single apps button. This is wasted space and I cannot for the life of me figure out how to change this back. I did no new updates and have had 2.3.6 for a few weeks now before this "feature" presented itself yesterday. I have done a couple of resets, but am unwilling to do a factory reset until I exhaust all other options. Would anyone be so kind to remind me how to change said option (if possible) before I get so frustrated that I pull what little hair I have left out? Please and thank you.

Go into the Apps list from that remaining apps button in your launcher dock. Click Menu Button and then I believe Edit and then you should be able to select or drag and drop whichever apps you like to your launcher.

 

[CapnCranky]

Go into the Apps list from that remaining apps button in your launcher dock. Click Menu Button and then I believe Edit and then you should be able to select or drag and drop whichever apps you like to your launcher.

Thank you very much!!! Worked perfect!!!