[ROM] Stock Froyo DK28 (no Clockwork required!)

[ragnarokx]

This version of stock Froyo can be flashed no matter what system or modifications you're running - you don't even need Clockwork! All you need is Windows and an Epic.

Source: [Stock Flash][Odin]Dk28 Extended 12/05/2010 inc. Root,GPS hack,Clockwork+Redir. - xda-developers

Features
DK28 Kernel
DK28 Modem
DK28 Filesystem
Zip aligned, Pre-rooted, Deodexed.
Latest Clockwork installed as 3button Recovery AND quickboot/rom manager recovery bootable.
Two versions ODEX and DEODEX (deodex version is recommended)
GPS "hacks" in place to help speed up locks.

 

[hotis300boy]

which version should i download? i have rooted dk28 baseband

 

[ragnarokx]

Deodex allows for cool stuff like themeing. Stock is odex, do I would go with deodex.

 

[hotis300boy]

perfect got it done, I think the fastest way to restore everything is install my backup from market and restore right?

Also what rom do you recommend if I use my phone A LOT all day and want real good battery life and want some good awesome features and stuff?

 

[ragnarokx]

That's what I use to restore, works well.

I'm using Quantum ROM - the dev put in a longer WiFi scan interval to help battery, and it is noticeably faster than stock Froyo. Also has some TouchWiz upgrades, optional Hulu and optional Christmas Theme.

 

[hotis300boy]

ok so easy way to use that would be go into rom manager and install it? what about some of these apps people talk about that came on the other galaxy phones? what else is the benefit of these different roms? like you said much faster what else

like this guy was saying on this version he screwed up and it has that security error when you put the usb cable but he would fix it, when he does it will it auto fix on mine or i need to reload?

btw can I just change roms like the one were saying by simply using rom manager or do i need to like do other stuff? as in do I need to backup n restore everything everytime?

 

[ragnarokx]

The features for each ROM are listed in their respective threads in this forum - you can check each one out and see what catches your eye.

Not sure what you're talking about in that second part - what guy? And does his phone have the security error or yours? [confused]

Just boot into Clockwork and apply the zip file of the ROM to install.

 

[hotis300boy]

I did notice what a few people were talking about the applications being out of order and going into settings, apps and redoing the a-z didnt fix it, any fix for this?

 

[ragnarokx]

Going to that a-z option in the Applications settings puts them in alphabetical order - what order did you want them in?

 

[hotis300boy]

on mine under apps they are not in a-z even after I did that, I was talking about on the xda forums the guy who put up the file you linked for the one click no root no clockwork mod that I installed mentioned on the deox one that when the usb is pugged in there is a security error

 

[hotis300boy]

I restored all my data everything through mybackup and all my homescreens that I had which had all my direct dials are all gone?

when I press applications now, as I noticed yesterday when I was not done with the whole process, it seems to give the wait glass for a long time before bringing up the apps, why is this?

Also my groups that I made in google are there under my contacts, but no contacts are in them how come?

holly crap! I restored my contacts through myback and now it is deleting all my contacts in google on my account, how do I get them all back in there and into the correct groups?

 

[ragnarokx]

on mine under apps they are not in a-z even after I did that, I was talking about on the xda forums the guy who put up the file you linked for the one click no root no clockwork mod that I installed mentioned on the deox one that when the usb is pugged in there is a security error

I've never heard of that error. Is it causing problems for you?

I restored all my data everything through mybackup and all my homescreens that I had which had all my direct dials are all gone?

when I press applications now, as I noticed yesterday when I was not done with the whole process, it seems to give the wait glass for a long time before bringing up the apps, why is this?

Also my groups that I made in google are there under my contacts, but no contacts are in them how come?

holly crap! I restored my contacts through myback and now it is deleting all my contacts in google on my account, how do I get them all back in there and into the correct groups?

MyBackup backs up apps and their data - not everything in your system. Sorry, I thought you were familiar with the program!

You should let Google restore your contacts - just use MyBackup for apps. Check your Google account on a computer and see what your contacts look like and if they've changed.

 

[hotis300boy]

I did i checked on google on the computer and they are now ALL gone lol everything is 0 lol how can I put them on there if I do have them on my phone? i tried to sycn didnt work

Btw I have rom manager and it STILL says I dont have a clockwork mod installed and therefor wont let me install any roms and it still gives the same error when I try to install, UNLESS the only way to install roms now is manual and not through rom manager is that right?

btw what can I use to do a true full backup of my homescreen and all? Cause since this does not have a widget like the Evo for my quick dials I have to do direct dial icons on two screens lol

 

[ragnarokx]

Don't use ROM Manger to install anything - use Clockwork. And a backup using Clockwork is probably the most complete backup you can get.

 

[nmoreman]

I have downloaded and placed this file on my sd card. Do I go into Recover Mode and update from sd card? I read do NOT use Rom manager.
This is first time I am flashing Epic, so different than previous phones and trying to take the simplest, most effective, one step way out since I don't fully understand kermel, modem, etc - just know I need all to work, and would rather stay with Stock vs others out there.

 

[ragnarokx]

I have downloaded and placed this file on my sd card. Do I go into Recover Mode and update from sd card? I read do NOT use Rom manager.
This is first time I am flashing Epic, so different than previous phones and trying to take the simplest, most effective, one step way out since I don't fully understand kermel, modem, etc - just know I need all to work, and would rather stay with Stock vs others out there.

The files don't go on your sd card - they go on your computer. Read through the instructions in that source link for a step by step.

 

[hotis300boy]

Man I am having a field day with this new rom lol All the weird stuff I found is listed below see if you can help me:

1. all the ringtones are listed 3 times each, is there a fix?
2. the call log includes texts, wth? I want calls only in call log
3. I use handcent sms and disabled the notifications on the stock app but still get the numerical number on the home screen on the message envelope, anyway to stop this?
4. how do i use the numbers in my phone to backup to google account considering restoring from mybackup erased all my online contacts

I cant think of other stuff ill repost as it comes to me

 

[ragnarokx]

2. http://forum.androidcentral.com/epic-4g-roms-hacks/47116-compendium-froyo-modifications.html - second link down under Misc Mods
4. You could try restoring your contacts while in Airplane mode and changing them individually to be associated with your Google account instead of your phone

Hopefully someone else can chime in for 1 and 2

 

[nmoreman]

I followed instruction exactly, thank you for being nice when telling me to re-read instructions, I had seen them and assumed for 17. And the sd card was from another method.

I have it loaded and functioning, data services too a little while to come back on, so I was sweating that. I also thought Titanium Backup would copy apps, so wrong, read above and use proper backup for apps. But if that is the worst I lose from an upgraded systems, it will give me something to do - shop the marketplace!!

SD card is good and see no problems. Testing Wireless Tether, old version didn't work, found Pre 11 and I'm up and running.

This works, I just ask the moderators to keep us in the loop - while I was setting here, cruising forums and saw the leaked Dk28 might not be final version. As long as mine is working, don't know and don't care. But much of the confusion comes from so many ways to accomplish the goal - getting Froyo and now that I'm rooted (and couldn't get it unrooted), this is a great program that individuals have put together and supported. I just hope the updates for this version, if any, are well communicated and so easy to follow.

My Thanks - and everyone remember to push the Thanks button for the help they get - that is the least you can do to support these people who work and share to make our systems work better.

 

[nmoreman]

Downloads - android-wifi-tether - Project Hosting on Google Code

And if you need the download for Wifi Tether that works, enter this link from XDA, select Pre 11.

Hopefully this points others to get them up and running.