Re: I have no idea how to update to 2.2...
 

So I got into clockworkmod recovery, and I tried the install through there and got the same failure message. Here's the full error message:

"assert failed: apply_patch_check("/system/app/asphalt5_DEMO_ANMP_Samsung_D700_Sprint_ML.apk"

Maybe I uninstalled that crappy app? Could I just bring it back?

I also assume this menu allows me to do the backup you spoke of?

No, unfortunately I have no idea what busy boxy is. I can't imagine it being very difficult, though, this stuff is pretty straight forward once I get the terminology down.

Re: I have no idea how to update to 2.2...
 

You can, but you will need to push it via ADB...

Yeah, might as well as make a backup now.

When you click "Problems?" it titanium backup, it loads up a working busy box...its a toolkit of extra commands that help things like titanium make mroe reliable backups..


EDIT: Here is the stock files:

http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/sprint-epi...ts-thread.html

you can push them via ADB..or easier to use qtadb:

http://qtadb.wordpress.com/download/

you gotta put them in the " /system/app" folder..both the apk and the odex (if there is one)

Re: I have no idea how to update to 2.2...
 

Yeah, the backup and restore feature is pretty sweet on there for stock rooted users.

If I remember correctly, and it's been awhile, that missing app is the problem. Not 100& though.

Re: I have no idea how to update to 2.2...
 

Ok, I have the qtatb thingie installed on my phone, I put the Asphalt .apk where you told me, but I have no idea how to use qtatb. I assume I run it through my PC, but it started rambling about binaries and I got lost.

Re: I have no idea how to update to 2.2...
 

yeah you install qtadb on your pc..i am assuming your on windows so here:

windows_binaries.zip

extract it and run it on pc...then plug your phone in..then use it to move the asphalt .apk into the /system/apps folder on the phone.

Re: I have no idea how to update to 2.2...
 

Ok, should I have installed it or just copied the file over? I did both :/

Re: I have no idea how to update to 2.2...
 

Weird, I just got that error again. Asphalt still. Hmm.

Re: I have no idea how to update to 2.2...
 

you copied both the apk and odex file(if exists) to /system/apps folder?

if its same error then maybe better off to just make clockwork backup, make titanium backup and proceed with oding/eb13 tool

Re: I have no idea how to update to 2.2...
 

Yup, no odex unfortunately. I may have found the problem. I went into the system/app (not apps, does that make a difference?) and while I hit copy, it doesn't show up in there. Could it be because I installed it first? Should I try something else, such as uninstalling it an copying it again?

Re: I have no idea how to update to 2.2...
 

I uninstalled it and tried the copy again and it won't stick. Could I be doing something wrong through Q? It refuses to show up in the folder through a simple copy through Q.

Re: I have no idea how to update to 2.2...
 

I would at this point suggest doing a full CW backup, and odin back to stock DI18 then do the EC05 update, then do advanced restore/data only.

What do you think gTen?

Re: I have no idea how to update to 2.2...
 

try going into Shell and typing:

su

to get superuser access...maybe thats why its not sticking..



well that prob would be the easier option...

Re: I have no idea how to update to 2.2...
 

Sigh, you're going to hate me, what's shell?

Re: I have no idea how to update to 2.2...
 

Tools -> shell

Re: I have no idea how to update to 2.2...
 

Ah. So I did that, it was a $ now it's a #. I got SU to pop up on my phone and approve it but nothing sticks. Boo. It's weird that I can install it, but it still doesn't fix anything...it's on my phone, but it refuses to show up for some reason.

Re: I have no idea how to update to 2.2...
 

its probably ghosting...aka it shows its there but its really not..you might need to remount for read/write my guess....it would be easier to jsut start from scratch but if you really wish to continue...

Re: I have no idea how to update to 2.2...
 

Haha I just like to solve problems, I'm going to quit for the night anyway as I still have to finish my stupid Corporations outline for law school haha, tonight.

Fun fact: the link to the factory programs gives me the real Asphalt, not the demo. That could be the issue. Anywho if you think I could get back to exactly where I'm at now with no real problems doing the backup method, I'll tackle it Friday night.

Re: I have no idea how to update to 2.2...
 

If you do the clockwork back/restore after using Odin to DI18, then I'm pretty sure you'll be 100% same results..

Re: I have no idea how to update to 2.2...
 

Alright. I'll give it a shot Friday. Should I know what Odin is by now? I don't remember talking about Norse Gods during this at all haha.

Re: I have no idea how to update to 2.2...
 

Well you use Odin (a tool for pc to flash phones) to interface with Loki (our usb port driver)..and if you know your Norse mythology you can guess what happens next >.>

Re: I have no idea how to update to 2.2...
 

Thor comes in and mucks everything up because Loki was merely tricking Odin into relegating the information to the host phone under false pretenses?

Makes sense. I'll have to find this business and figure out how in the hell to use it. I'll necromance this thread on Friday when I'm back at it, and I thank both of you for your immense help so far.

Re: I have no idea how to update to 2.2...
 

No problem Bro

Re: I have no idea how to update to 2.2...
 

Ok, so I'm going to try this soon. I think my checklist is:

-Backup my phone using Clockwork
-Flash to DI18
-Restore Phone
-Flash Kernel

I need help on all of the above haha. I assume I can backup my phone successfully using Clockwork, but I have questions on the others. I don't know the process to successfully get to DI18, in particulars what I have to do to get my phone ready (getting back stock stuff), and I have no idea what Odin is.

After that, I assume I restore my phone via Clockwork, meaning I'd have to reinstall The Rom Manager first?

Then I have to get on the kernel, basically the entire reason I have for doing this, and I have no idea how that works or what I'm even installing.

Side note, the only reason I'm flashing to 2.2 is to be able to move Poweramp to the MicroSD card so it hopefully stops skipping. Should I move to 2.2 regardless, or should I skip the hassle and resolve it another way?

Re: I have no idea how to update to 2.2...
 

The upgrade is pretty easy and the benifits of 2.2 are well worth it.

Give me a few and I'll edit this post with the odin instructions.

Download the DI18 tar file here: http://www.multiupload.com/X9AB1U56JV

I've attached odin for you.

1. Extract odin into a folder where ever you can easily find it.
2. Place the tar file from above in the same folder then run odin.
3. On the odin screen press the "PDA" button and navigate to the folder you put the .tar file in and select it "SPH-D700-DI18-8Gb-REL.tar"
4. Shut your phone off, then restart it by pressing the 1 key on the phones keyboard + the power button to enter download mode.
5. plug the USB cable in and you will see COM then a number in yellow on the odin screen.
6. Click start and let it do it thing, the phone will restart and you will be completely stock.

After this you can flash into recovery (stock) and run the update.zip

Then root with one click root 2.5

Then restore your data using the CWM advanced recovery.

Re: I have no idea how to update to 2.2...
 

Ok, but before I start, to get a sufficient backup, boot to Clockwork and do a backup there?

Also, should I wipe my phone before doing the Odin thing, and can I do it even though I don't have the factory stuff? And will that add the factory stuff?

Re: I have no idea how to update to 2.2...
 

Duh, you said completely stock haha. Ok, so after that, do you know which kernel I should get for the audio and when I can restore?

Re: I have no idea how to update to 2.2...
 

Do the backup in CW first, no need to wipe.

gTen posted what you needed to flash for that earlier in the thread. I don't use it myself since that's not a big deal to me.

I would play with it some before flashing a kernel. gTen posted the custom kernels earlier in the thread.

Restore last.

Re: I have no idea how to update to 2.2...
 

Did he? Oh, my bad haha I'll check it out, thanks. I'm downloading that file right now, 35 minutes remaining due to bandwidth limitations. I'll check back in soon.

Now just to be clear, what's the best way to restore? Will I have to re-install Rom Manager or what? I'm not too clear on that.

Re: I have no idea how to update to 2.2...
 

Oh, and use the advanced restore option, data only!!!!

Re: I have no idea how to update to 2.2...
 

No need to install rom manager.

Re: I have no idea how to update to 2.2...
 

That snake edited his post again haha, figures why I didn't see it.

Haha gotcha, data only. Does that not restore programs and what not? And as I said, I would need to reinstall Rom manager first, right? And that'll allow me to boot to Clockwork? Or is there an easier way?

And...any way in particular you recommend to installing kernels? I never heard of that until yesterday.

Re: I have no idea how to update to 2.2...
 

Ok, no need to install that. Can I just boot right to Clockwork or is there a step I'm missing due to being kinda dumb about this?

Re: I have no idea how to update to 2.2...
 

Also, question: [KERNEL][GPL]Genocide EC05 Kernel v1.0|1.4GhzOC|Conf your own UV|VoodooMods 3/31/2011 - xda-developers

Is this one compatible with DI18? It says it's compatible with DK28, EB13, and EC05.

Re: I have no idea how to update to 2.2...
 

No its not, 2.1 kernels are not compatible with 2.2 kernels...

After you flash DI18, do a data restore in clockwork then run the update.zip again in stock recovery..

(you will have to do the 1 click root again to get clockwork back)

you can access recovery by hiting vol down + camera + power

and odin is a complete wipe

PS I am a cat, not a snake :/

Re: I have no idea how to update to 2.2...
 

Wait, which update.zip am I running? The one I was trying to run a while ago?

And ok, you cool cat lol. So, which kernel should I use?

Re: I have no idea how to update to 2.2...
 

Alright, order of operations:

-Odin, running now
-1 Click Root
-Data restore
-update.zip
-Kernel

This right?

Re: I have no idea how to update to 2.2...
 

Alright I'm flashed to DI18 and rooted now I'm going to do a data restore and then apply the update.zip. Could I do a full restore or does the different number thingy matter?

Hmm, through clockwork I didn't see an option for data only...now it's restoring everything it seems. Did I mess up?

Re: I have no idea how to update to 2.2...
 

Haha you have to be kidding me...so I did the upgrade to DI18, reroot, and restore with Clockwork. I went to do the upgrade.zip, and I got the same error message as before :/ Did I mess up the order?

Re: I have no idea how to update to 2.2...
 

Sorry, got busy there.

Clockworks installs with the one click root.

Do the data only restore, if you do the full restore you will go right back to where you started the other day.

Restoring the data is where some people will disagree. I always do it last.

Re: I have no idea how to update to 2.2...
 

your suppose to restore data only...if you restore the entire rom your back to where you were....