yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] morrichad:
jivy26 want to say thank you to you and too Entropy512 for all your hard work and dedication.

I notice there is one problem with your guide and please forgive the editing to your orginal post here. Suprised no one caught this mistake and asked how to get the su-3.0-efgh-signed.zip over CWM to flash the superuser.apk to become rooted.:confused:

I learned a little a long the way from having my Att GTab and having Rotohammer and few others along the way help teach me some things and how to handle flashing. I did follow per your instructions with a slight detour due to what to do with signed-superuser.apk.;) Figured it out and so far so good and rooted.:cool:

Entropy512 stated that you tested a package he created for hemidall and could flashed thru Odin, my question on this did you need that modem.zip after you tested his Kernel + SystemPackage @ Here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1286432. Since he originally stated that it was not tested. Did your data just work afterwards for your phone, hopefully this makes since to you!:rolleyes:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Entropy512:
Modem is only needed if you screwed up and flashed an I9100 ROM that included a modem.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] drjim:
Stuck, help!

I just bought my AT&T GS2 and wanted to root it.

I didn't find the directions totally clear, so need some help.

Here's where I'm at.

I didn't know that I had to install the Keis drivers first (don't say so in the instructions), so I began the root process:

1. Power off device.

2. Hold down both vol down+vol up and plug in usb cable

3. Hit volume up and accept warning

I got a screen with the green guy and "Downloading..." and below "Do not turn off target!!"

I then began to install kies. Everything began smoothly, but I'm now stuck at "Installing device drivers. This may take a few minutes." Been that way for about an hour.

My question is what do I do now? Can I start from scratch somehow (and, if so, how)? Or do I continue the rooting process by beginning Odin? Can I pop out the battery and just reboot the phone so I can start from scratch? I just don't want to brick it.

Thanks in advance for the assist!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] morrichad:
Yes always install kies first, then reboot computer and phone if you want a clean start, then follow jivy post or use mine above to guide thru the rest of the setup.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Pirateghost:
actually, it does say that you need the drivers from kies....in the first post, in this very thread....it says that BEFORE you even begin the steps....

pull the battery and pop it back in. power it back on normally and see if kies will finish installing the drivers. if not, cancel the kies install and try again.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] drjim:
Yes, I understand that I should have installed kies first, but I didn't.

How do I extricate myself from this situation? How do I reboot my phone?

Many thanks!

---------- Post added at 08:20 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:11 PM ----------

My mistake. Kies is now trying to reinstall the drivers. When I reboot my phone should it be plugged when I power it back on normally?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] akamp:
That was easy... Thanks for all the help with my first adventure with android.. :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] smknutson:
Thanks for this! Quick question, do I use the files located here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1286432

... to return to 100% stock in case I need to return this phone?

Thanks guys!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] drjim:
Figured it out

Never mind...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] tunie:
I just picked up an S2 today. I've searched everywhere in here for ODIN 1.82, but I can't find it. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Also, when I tried to root with 1.7, I can't boot my phone into download mode. I hold the down volume key and press the power button and let go and nothing happens. If I hold it too long, my phone just boots normally. I don't know why I'm such an idiot with this, but I've been trying for over an hour to no avail. What am I doing wrong?

I swapped my Infuse for an S2. Rooting the Infuse was a lot easier, at least for me. I came from BB originally, so I'm really, really ignorant about Android.

I found the file. It was in the original post. I didn't see it. I'm an idiot. Everything went like clockwork. Thank you for posting this great information and for being out there to help twits like me. :-)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] jivy26:
Download mode is achieved by holding Vol up and down and plugging in USB with phone completely off.

Odin 1.82

http://megaupload.com/?d=M6CO8E1K
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] smknutson:
Could someone verify my last post? Post#370
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] jivy26:
Yes it will restore to stock
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] smknutson:
Thanks jivy26.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] trusktr:
What comes packaged with this kernel image?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] rogerntami:
This worked great, thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] amnigo:
Update:

Sorry guys, seems to not be a problem. After an hour it finally told me I'm up to date. Weird that it took so long, but everything seems OK.

******************************

Original post:

Pardon my ignorance, but this is my first Kernel flash.

I performed root last week using the original SuperOneClick method in this thread. Today I wanted to make sure I wouldn't get errors with system updates, so went and selected the update check. Well, it's hung up on the "checking for software updates..." dialog. No error, no update not available message. I wonder if this has to do with the Kernel.

Should I be flashing back to the stock Kernel to fix this problem? It is my understanding that doing this will not remove root and shouldn't wipe my data.

Thanks for any help
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] jivy26:
Sometimes update will hang up your fine. I've never updated that way anyhow. You will get updates quicker with us here than waiting on att
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] bustabo:
worked PERFECTLY! thank you!!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] jetjock:
At first I overlooked that I needed to both uncheck and then recheck the USB debugging before plugging back in at #6. Once I overcame my own bafoonery, the rooting process finished without a flaw.

Great work and thanks for sharing.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mcorrie1121:
Does it need to be Odin 1.82? I'm finding a 1.85 in another GS2 forum.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] boondoc:
i used 1.70 and had no problems
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] rbtconsultants:
I used 1.83. no probs that I can tell
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] yoman258:
I have been doing a lot of reading about rooting and what not and have been trying to research it as much as I can.

How would I root and keep the stock rom? I don't want anything changed, I just simply want the root access. Any help would be much appreciated, thank you.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] dayv:
For your yellow triangle issue just get or make a USB jig. It will reset your counter zero. You can get one on Amazon, Ebay, our xda market forum. Or you can get diy instructions just google "diy USB jig".
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] racon181:
Did all of you get the yellow triangle at boot? It works great though. I was just curious. Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] jivy26:
All this does is adds cwm and root. The stock experience is still in tact.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] HTC Chris:
Yeah, I'm wondering if there is a fix besides using the usb jig like the galaxy s2s on other networks..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] ljwnow:
Has anyone sim unlocked their i777?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] dross50:
How exactly did you go about doing this? Using Kies? I'm having the same problem. Odin and Kies recognize my phone when using MTP (not in debugging), but as soon as I check debugging all I can do is use explorer to navigate folders.

I'm on Vista.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] auswims:
Can't get s1c to root. Keep gettins os version popup. And then failure to get manufacturer. Do have yellow triangle but I do have a jig. In the air now will try the jig when I land.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] kinubic:
worked like a charm 1st time !! thanks !!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] yoman258:
Thank you for the quick reply. I have one more question. The step that asks to have the drivers installed. Does that refer to the drivers found in this link,

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=961956

If not what drivers should I be looking for? I searched for the ones above and they seem like that should be correct. I would just like to double check before I do anything stupid.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] dross50:
As you can see in my previous post I had driver issues. Before I installed Kies I plugged my phone in and let Windows try to install drivers, I think that's what held me up. I deleted all drivers that had anything to do with Samsung, deleted Kies, reinstalled Kies, and let superoneclick run. After doing this I had no issues other than the step #6. Moral of the story - If you didn't plug your phone in before installing Kies (or other working drivers I guess) you should be good to go like Taco Bell.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] zenopzz:
I just upgraded from the Captivate and I used My Backup Pro to back up all my apps and data. When I restored no app data (saved games, etc) was restored into the new phone. Do I need rot access to restore app data?

If so, this is pretty stable right?

If its not stable, after I root and restore my apps can I go back to the factory kernel?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] yoman258:
I just got done eating Taco Bell for dinner, thus your post amused me. But anyways, with SuperOneClick should I leave it in the universal tab or the captivate tab?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] jivy26:
Universal ****10char
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] yoman258:
Thank you for all the help guys. That was very simple and painless. Nice job on getting a walk through set up so quickly.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] smashcz:
what is odin and where can i get it?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] creepyncrawly:
Odin is proprietary flashing utility from Samsung for the Galaxy S phones.

Google search either "Odin3 v1.85" or "Odin3 v1.82" and you'll get lots of download links.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] nyydynasty:
odin 1.85

http://xdaforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=581913&d=1304094576

this link is the first search result after searching xda for "odin 1.85"
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] gadget069:
What happens if you choose to install from zip hand it just hangs?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] jivy26:
That you hit power button instead on home button to select
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] sickblutahoe:
just rooted

question is it normal after rooting to see i19000 on the boot screen?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] gadget069:
I did, and all the lettering disappears and im left with the cwm background.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Pirateghost:
USE the HOME button to select instead of the POWER button...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] sickblutahoe:
so no one can answer my question. :confused:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Pirateghost:
you could answer it yourself if you would bother reading the FAQs......yes its normal, and yes you can remove it. just take a little initiative and go read.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] sickblutahoe:
thanks for the info............
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] nyydynasty:
yes its normal to see this after rooting.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] gadget069:
Thanks it worked. What is the purpose of the yellow triangle on the boot splash screen? *never mind found my answer*

Thanks again for the help, super easy.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] the_professor.:
What's the best rom out
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] nyydynasty:
if I had a dime for every time this question was asked.

try one and see if you like it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] hadouken007:
I got my gs2 a week ago rooted it and it worked but the return and search button stopped working, did I flash the wrong kernel?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] jivy26:
Yes you flashed a i9100 kernel from the International SGS2 Forums. They dont have the 4 keys at the bottom which is why only two work on your phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] phositadc:
Difference b/t this & Zedomax's root method?

I got an AT&T GS2 a few days ago and am going to root it and install UnNamed (and eventually Cyanogen when they get a fully stable version out!) as soon as I decide for sure that I'm going to keep the phone.

One quick question though. What is the difference between the preferred method in the first post of this thread, and the method posted by zedomax at http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1309293?

Seems like they are essentially the same? Any thoughts on which one is preferable?

If the only difference is the kernel that gets installed, then I guess it ultimately doesn't matter to me since installing UnNamed will replace the kernel with Entropy's Daily Driver regardless.

Any advice appreciated!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] creepyncrawly:
I agree that any difference is relatively insignificant. Once you have UnNamed rom installed, you will have Entropy512's latest Daily Driver kernel anyway.

For me, the biggest issue is that with either method, you will increment your flash counter, and therefore, you will need to buy a Jig if you wish to reset it. If you want more info on that, see links in my signature.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] phositadc:
Interesting, thanks for the heads up. Say I follow the method in your post to avoid incrementing the flash counter. For Step 3a, suppose I flash Entropy Daily Driver kernel. Then for Step 4, suppose I flash UnNamed 1.0.4, which appears to also have the Entropy Daily Driver kernel. So effectively the Entropy Daily Driver kernel has been flashed twice. Once via your method in step 3a, and once via CWM in Step 4. Is that correct? And this will not cause the flash counter to increment?

You also say to avoid flashing anything non-stock. Does that mean flashing Cyanogen would cause the flash counter to increment? Or is it fine as long as I flash from CWM rather than from Odin/Heimdall?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] creepyncrawly:
^^^^

You understand it correctly. I use Entropy's latest experimental kernel, but UnNamed ROM uses the latest regular kernel. So if I were doing this, after step 4 I would adb the experimental kernel again.

My understanding is that flashing a kernel with odin or heimdall will increment the flash counter. Anything flashed with adb, terminal, or ClockworkMod Recovery will not. Entropy says you can even flash a system image with odin or heimdall, and as long as you are not flashing a kernel at the same time, it will not increment the flash counter.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] JonDeutsch:
Can I ask which method you used?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] moonlightme:
Yellow triangle removal

After rooting per instruction, I have the yellow triangle everyone speaks of. Is there a way to get rid of that is current? The one posted here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1193091 is dated 30 July...

Also...best ROM so far?

Thank you
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] creepyncrawly:
Are you on AT&T GS II or i9100? The tutorial you posted is for i9100, and does not apply to AT&T phone.

If on AT&T:

For instructions, see links in my signature.

As far as best rom goes, there aren't a lot of choices yet, but most of them are pretty good. It's mostly a matter of personal preference. Read the various threads in the development forum.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Misterjunky:
re: triangle

The very best custom rom which is currently available for our phones is

GTG's UnNamed Rom v1.0.4, it is the most error free and most reliable

custom rom you will find here in these XDA forums.

Here is the direct download link: update-unnamed-v1.0.4-full.zip

Here is the easiest and fastest way to get rid of the Yellow Triangle.

Download this STOCK SGS2 i777 kernel and flash it using ODIN.

Here is the link for the stock kernel: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/22081056/StockKernel-PDA.tar

After flashing the stock kernel the phone will need to be re-rooted.

Before you can re-root again you need to download and flash this

CWM recovery kernel which can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/3usgr25

This CWM recovery kernel is also a TAR file like the STOCK kernel so it needs

to be flash using Odin. Once this is done you will be able to root the phone again.

Once its rooted you will be able to flash any custom roms you want as long

as they are 100% compatible with our phones.

Since you have already rooted your phone you already know how.

Follow the easy step by step instructions to a "TEE" when flashing GTG's

custom rom for the best error free results.

The step by step instructions can be found here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1299474

Good Luck!

(Notice: all the opinions I have expressed here in this post are only my own. :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] jivy26:
Best ROM completely dependent on user preference at this point
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Stixho:
Common sense question alert:

So to get UnNamed flawlessly on my S2, I first follow the perfectly detailed jivy26 directions, then jump over to UnNamed forum and follow those directions, right?.....

Thanks in advance!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] MB7H:
Yup, once you've followed the directions in the OP just follow the installation instructions for UnNamed and you're good to go.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Stixho:
@MB7H: Thanks bro, just wanted to play it safe. Don't want to brick S2 and have to go back to Cappy! :-)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] moonlightme:
JIGS...ROMS

Hello and thank you to all who write here...is fascinating indeed.

With regard to resetting the counter, wouldn't it just be easiest just to buy the JIG? It appears its only $8 online...I am not sure of any other place to buy it...post if you know.

Also, I tried UnNamed 1.0.4 and Serendipity 8 last night (obviously tried both for a bit) and found that UnNamed still contains alot of the bloatware AT&T inlcudes on the original ROM...Serendipity 8 is very clean yet bland. Any other noted advantages/disadvantages to either?

Thanks...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Stixho:
@moonlightme: Considering that once you added UnNamed and/or Serendipity 8 can't you simply remove (by way of: Titanium Backup or something similar) AT&T's crapware since you're rooted?...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Rolex81:
^^^^^This!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] moonlightme:
Yes of course; I would just think (personal preference) that the bloatware would be removed from a ROM someone spent the time compiling.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Pirateghost:
the dev doesnt think its bloatware....and personally, neither do i. i find value in the samsung apps, but have absolutely no use for ATT apps

a rom is put together by what the rom builder wants, not necessarily what YOU want, because what YOU want is not what I want....sometimes people putting roms together will take ideas into consideration.....but dont expect the rom to be modeled after what YOU want unless YOU make it.....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Stixho:
Hey guys I think I ran into some weird problem, below is what I get whenever I try to download Kies:

Kies install error pop-up:

Program: C:\Windows\SysWOW64\regsvr32.exe

This application has requested the Runtime to terminate it in an unusual way.

Please contact the application’s support team for more information.

Then an ERROR window pops up:

Nktwab.dll COM Registration error

Has anymore else received anything like this, or is this just my bad luck?...

P.S.

Under Device Manager>USB controllers- Samsung Mobile USB CDC Composite Device- is not on the list!!!

Help me XDA Forums you all are my last hope!!

:-)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Stixho:
LOL... I figured out what air brained move I was making!!!

SMH.... I so forgot to turn off USB Debugging before connecting to PC!!

WOW... Long day at the office!!!

:-D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] ventureon:
wow that took so much out of me

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE REDO INSTRUCTIONS, IN DETAIL.

Thanks for the effort. Great material but poor execution. thanks anyways

---------- Post added at 08:08 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:46 AM ----------
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] moonlightme:
Just so you know, I donate to those I use roms from. Having bloatware removed from a rom, like I said, is a personal preference; I don't expect the rom builder to create based on that. But perhaps I don't understand the true definition of "bloatware". With a stock AT&T SGS2, what would you consider bloatware? What would you keep?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Pirateghost:
anything put on there by AT&T would be what I consider bloatware. Samsung apps/widgets are somewhat useful for me, and are what Samsung provides in their roms.

i consider bloatware to be anything added to the OS that was NOT provided by the Manufacturer that compiled the OS.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] shamelin73:
is this new kernel a stock one or will I need to put a stock kernel back on. I just want the stock phone with root access.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Stixho:
Thanks this process was easy and quick!!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] crag11:
I got to the stage where I install zip from sd card, but when i select this option the menu disappears as if it is loading the possible files but nothing everr shows up. It's just the background with the clockwork mod logo. Any suggestions?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] romulator1066:
Worked for me. Set the tar file as PDA in Odin.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] creepyncrawly:
In CWM 5.0.2.3 recovery, Home=select, Back=back, Power=toggle main menu/logo
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] humblehyper:
Is this the odin I need? The one that says "I9003_Odin3_v1.82.rar". Thanks.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=832827
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] just-another:
Will rooting work if your phone is not yet activated (just arrived brand new for at&t)?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] lagunarr:
worked like a charm =)

thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] ferrocene:
Need help, failing at step 6, "can't open COM port".

*Edit: Never mind seems to be working now.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] kikex76:
Factory data reset.

Can I still do a factory data reset from settings-->Security?

I've been installing, uninstalling apps, ROMS, ect. I just want to erase all data and start from schratch.

Should I reset by flashing the stock ROM first, and root back again?

Could it be just as simple as my first question again?

Would you recomend doing a restore using my first backup. I would like to erase all my internal data, and reinstall all apps again.

What should be the best procedure to wipe data and stay rooted?

I hope I've been clear enough.

Thanks in advance
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] MWilkenson:
9. Scroll down and select "install zip from sdcard" then select "choose zip from sdcard". Now go and select "su-3.0-efgh-signed.zip" then select "Yes - su-3.0-efgh-signed.zip". Now select back until your at the main menu select "reboot system now".

i cant find this please help!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Pirateghost:
did you reboot into recovery?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] MWilkenson:
ok ok it was my fault. i put the .zip into my external sd instead of my internal one. problem solved. rooted with unnamed! android noob here is starting to learn some stuff. if you dont mind though i have one question...all the themes and the rom i flashed with..after i flash can i remove the file to clear up space or do i need to keep it in my internal sd?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Firepac:
How hard is it to unroot the phone?