Help Please, I need to root and install a better ROM on my EPIC

mookiemoo · #1 (**permalink**) 12-05-2011, 11:19 PM

I have an epic with the gingerbread rom from Samsung on it. I wanted to root it and install a better rom that would not suck up all my ram but ran into a problem. I am operating on a 64bit computer and seems that ODIN is 32bit. I can not get it to work on my computer with windows 7 64bit. Can anyone shed light for me as to how I root my phone and proceed with a better rom? Thanks.

**fixxxer2012** · #2 (**permalink**) 12-05-2011, 11:28 PM

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Odin should work on x86 or x64 but you need the samsung x64 bit drivers to connect to your pc. Do a google search and you will find them. I believe they are on xda aswell under the epic development section. Read up on using odin, with the wrong settings checked you could brick your phone.

**gTen** · #3 (**permalink**) 12-06-2011, 11:03 AM

I am using windows 7 64bit and odin works fine. As stated you need 64bit drivers.

exoticious · #4 (**permalink**) 12-07-2011, 06:06 AM

hello amigo great share mate

TexasAggie97 · #5 (**permalink**) 12-07-2011, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by gTen

I am using windows 7 64bit and odin works fine. As stated you need 64bit drivers.

I had the same problem as the OP and the drivers helped. HOWEVER, I had to uninstall all the drivers then reinstall them again.....

WanderingMinstrel · #6 (**permalink**) 12-07-2011, 06:54 PM

Minor problems that could cause Odin failures (once you have the right drivers) include the crappy Sammy usb connection cord. I switched to a Blackberry cord and everything worked better. You might also might try connecting using a different usb slot on your PC if you're not getting the results you want.

TexasAggie97 · #7 (**permalink**) 12-08-2011, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by WanderingMinstrel

Minor problems that could cause Odin failures (once you have the right drivers) include the crappy Sammy usb connection cord. I switched to a Blackberry cord and everything worked better. You might also might try connecting using a different usb slot on your PC if you're not getting the results you want.

Also, I had to connect to a USB on my monitor, not CPU!

**CozBoogie** · #8 (**permalink**) 12-08-2011, 05:24 PM

At work I have to connect to the USB ports on the back of the tower...directly connected to the mother board...front slots just don't cut it.

late,
Coz

**fixxxer2012** · #9 (**permalink**) 12-08-2011, 06:09 PM

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An htc cable works wonders.