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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] starryeyez:
Backup and Restore ??

I really have a ton of stuff on my phone. I've read you should do a full wipe before you install a ROM but I've also read I shouldn't restore with Titanium Backup. So is there anything else I could use?

Oh I did a nandroid backup like it says to do before you install a custom ROM, can you do more then one? I did a backup before I had CWM can I do another one now that I have CWM?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] creepyncrawly:
You should be fine with Titanium Backup if you only restore missing apps with data.

You can do as many nandroid backups as you want.

But the two kinds of backups are for different purposes. If you install a new (different) rom, your nandroid backup can not be used, unless you want to go back to the previous rom.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] sopdogg:
What up everyone and thanks for the awesome guide. Jumping over from the X10 and it looks like I've got a lot to learn but this FAQ has got me in the right direction. Rooted and installed Entropy's Daily Driver kernel and noticed quite the improvement. I posted a 4849 quadrant score (I know that this test is arbitrary but it is still amazing compared to my 1400s with my X10)!

Things are going swimmingly, however when I tried to enable wifi tethering I am always faced with Limited or No Connectivity on my connecting devices. I've deleted the TetheringManager.apk via Titanium Backup and Root Explorer but both times, I had the same issue. I've rebooted my device multiple times and still the same issue.

Anyone else have the same problem and if so how did you go about fixing it?

Thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] jjesusfreak01:
Same problem the first time I tried tethering (after killing tetheringmanager). Haven't fixed it yet.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] tietje_3:
Was wondering were I could gain knowledge on which rom supports iptables. And if anyone uses orbit to stay anonymous online
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] creepyncrawly:
This would be an iFAQ (infrequently asked question). Sorry couldn't resist.

Interesting question though. I have no clue.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] tietje_3:
That is pretty funny.

Can't really bump this, but would really like to know more about iptables
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Adelaide.:
I am an Android newbie, coming from Windows 6.5. I have several questions that are basically so dumb or general I'm getting 1000 useless results when I try and search for answers.

1. I have all my apps set to automatically update from the Market, but most of the time I check there are apps that have updates available that did not automatically download. Is there something I missed in the settings?

2. Is there a way to track battery stats over time? Maybe for the last week or so? I want to be able to see usage data before and after I make changes to the settings so I can see if they are actually improving my battery life.

3. I know that you can run apps off of the external SD card (but not widgets). If I move stuff after installing it will it cause the phone to error and not find files? Is there a way to set apps to automatically download to the external card?

4. When flashing ROMs do they always override the theme settings or only sometimes depending on the ROM?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] JonDeutsch:
Still not understanding why this important information is not represented in the OP, and why misinformation (i.e., that method #2 will wipe existing data) still exists in the OP. :confused: The OP seems to presume custom ROM is already installed. But I'm not sure that should be assumed.

Jon
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Pirateghost:
1. i have yet to figure that out. lol. some of my apps auto update, some dont.

2. there are various apps/widgets that you can track battery usage over time with. not sure of exact names off hand, but some that i have used before are better battery stats, and battery monitor widget pro

3. there is no reason to run apps off external sd card on a phone that has so much internal storage. there is no benefit to doing so.

4. a theme is comprised of several items within /system/framework and /system/app. when you flash a new ROM, it will flash OVER the /system partition. so any theme you applied to the previous ROM version, will be wiped out by the newer version. if you are referring to just personal/data settings, then unless you wipe /data before you flash the rom, everything will remain intact
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Sennz:
anyone know how to completely turn off vibrate?

i have it off in settings but it still vibrates during notification and is super annoying during calls

edit: nm im dumb, it was google voice that had vibrate on
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] netarc:
Hoping for clarification on this - can Root Explorer be used on an

unrooted

phone to delete (or "freeze") TetheringManager2.apk, or is rooting of the phone still required to use this app to kill the tether mgr?

I'd like to consider the tethering capabilities of the phone, but am looking for a method to do so which involves the

least

changes on the phone; I guess my thinking is that I don't want to get too invested in a custom ROM until the ICS versions for the GS2 are available (later this year?).

Too, I really enjoy some of the additional Samsung touchwiz & built-in swype/Vlingo functionality of the phone, and don't want to chance losing that w/a custom ROM.

Oh, I suppose the other thing is that I'd like to be able to backup the phone fully (e.g., via Titanium backup), and I am assuming that all of the 'full backup' utilities require the phone be rooted anyway?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Pirateghost:
rooting =/= custom rom

in order to remove/freeze tetheringmanager.apk, you MUST be rooted...other wise you have no access /system which is what rooting will give you. all the backup options require you to be rooted.

you do NOT have to flash a custom rom or make any changes when you root....rooting simply gives you access to 'superuser' account akin to the administrator account on a windows machine. it allows you to do stuff you are normally locked out of. it does not harm the phone or the OS in any way. you can stay completely stock and have it rooted.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Przekret:
Hi.

I777 detected by Kies ? It is possible update firmware with Kies ? Can someone check ?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] wastingaeons:
Lots of good info here. Just ordered my jig!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] raptor102888:
Daily Driver?

Hi all,

I'm fairly new to Android, so bear with me. I've rooted my AT&T Galaxy S2 using this method:

EDIT: Well, since this is my first post, it won't let me include a link to the article. Go to inspiredgeek.com and find the article on rooting an AT&T SGS2 with Odin, if you want to see it.

...and also the provided pre-rooted stock kernal. Things are going fairly well, but my battery life could be better. So, I'm looking into Entropy's Daily Driver kernal. My question is this:

If I use Odin to flash the latest (11/10) Daily Driver kernal, what will happen? Will I still have all my apps/data?

I don't think I have any way to back up my ROM...pretty sure CWM was not included when I rooted.

Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] creepyncrawly:
You can't flash Entropy512's kernel with odin. It is flashable in ClockworkMod Recovery, or you can extract the zImage from the tar, and use heimdall, adb or terminal emulator to install it. See the Guide linked in my signature if you need specific instructions on how to do any of those three. After you install Entropy's kernel, you will have ClockworkMod Recovery, so you will be able to make a nandroid backup.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] raptor102888:
Ok thanks, good to know. But still, if I use Heimdall to install his kernal, how will it affect my phone the way it is right now? Will all my apps and data still be there?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] creepyncrawly:
If you install a non-stock kernel with heimdall, you will increment the flash counter and you will also have the yellow warning triangle on the boot screen, but otherwise, there is no difference between the three methods. If you use adb or terminal, you will avoid the warning, or you can use heimdall and buy a jig to remove the warning if it bothers you. Installing a kernel will not affect your apps or data.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] 4-2ndtwin:
Checked ---- Current and Latest firmware version are the same...

PDA:KH7 / PHONE:KH7 / CSC:KH7 (ATT)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Snap Link:
If ROM Manager causes issues when flashing, is it OK to use for any of its other functions like reboot into recovery, download ROM, backup ROM, etc? Is the whole app a problem for SGH-I777, or just part of out.

Thanks,

Dan
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] drjim:
Take screenshot

This thread says:

"How can I take a screenshot of my phone?

Hold down the home button and press the power button."

But when I hold the Home button, a window with my most recent apps used (or being used) comes up and that is the screenshot that gets taken.

Can someone clarify these instructions and tell me what I'm missing?

Thanks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Adelaide.:
Move faster is the best advice I have. It took a few tries but it is possible to take the screen shot before the menu pops up.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Misterjunky:
Screenshots

You are doing it wrong.

Don't hold down the home or any other button.

Simply press both the home and power button at exactly the same

time for less than 1 second and the phone takes a screen shot.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] 19android:
The free version of Titanium Backup does not allow you to freeze the TetheringManager2.apk. However, it will allow you to delete it. I just want to be sure on my Samsung Galaxy S2 running on AT$T that this is the right file, mine says TetheringManager 2.07.06(1), to delete...or is better to buy the paid version of Titanium Backup and freeze it?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] creepyncrawly:
You should be ok deleting that file, but if you are concerned, instead of deleting it with TiBu, use a root file explorer to rename it, so if there is a problem, you can restore it.

If you are concerned about paying for apps, you can get a free root file explorer by installing the free version of Super Manager by Gpc.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] 19android:
Ok. Thanks. I don't mind deleting the file in Titanium Backup as I created a backup with Titanium back up right after I rooted the phone. I can always revert back to that if there is a problem.

I am just confirming the file in my post is the right file.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] rancidm:
guys i need help, i got a i777 galaxy s2 att off a friend that was kinda jacked up, home screen not excess able so i odined 1 clicked it.

After it passed i rebooted to do a factory wipe but it asks for a password a password to confirm wiping it.....if i boot into andriod it asks for a password also. so i couldnt type a network unlock untill i remove this password.

although i don't have a att sim yet..

how do i remove this password to factory wipe ?

thanks,
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Pirateghost:
you either have an i777 galaxy s2 or an i727 galaxy s2 skyrocket.....

it would appear you are confused as to which one you actually have
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] rancidm:
i777 , i see its not a skyrocket.

but i dont understand if i get a att sim and have somebody call me i might be able to sneak in to turn off passwords..

but does also the same password for factory reset ...i hope i can get in.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Pirateghost:
no. those are 2 completely different models.

the skyrocket and the normal att gs2 are completely different

i777 or i727.....they are completely different in nearly every way imaginable
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] rancidm:
guys i need help, i got a i777 galaxy s2 att off a friend that was kinda jacked up so i odined 1 clicked it.

After it passed i rebooted to do a factory wipe but it asks for a password a password to confirm wiping it.....if i boot into andriod it asks for a password also. so i couldnt type a network unlock untill i remove this password.

although i don't have a att sim yet..

how do i remove this password to factory wipe ?

how to do a gsm or master reset ? can it b done in odein?

thanks,
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] creepyncrawly:
@rancidm

Please do not double post. You could get banned for that. You posted the exact same question in the "How to Flash Custom Binaries Without Ever Incrementing the Flash Counter" thread. The question was inappropriate for that thread, and may be inappropriate for this thread.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] rancidm:
oh, sorry i will move to question and answer forum
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Pirateghost:
christ dude, there is a QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS forum within the GALAXY S2 forum. why are you getting so butthurt about someone telling you to stop spamming the forums? learn just a tad bit of etiquette when you come looking for help.

as for your problem, how about you make ONE THREAD in the Q&A section to see if it can get resolved? why are you adding posts to threads that have nothing to do with your problem? have you ever used public forums before? have you ever used the internet before? have you read what others have typed about crap like this?

seriously, you are worried about creepy? hes not a mod, its not like he can ban you. he was right in telling you that you were in the wrong by spamming the forums. get over it and go about this in the right fashion, i mean there are rules on these forums for a reason.

PS. NOBODY here is paid to help, we are here on our own free will. if you want to get pissed off about nobody at XDA helping you with your phone, you dont belong here. this forum is not a 'help me, im retarded' forum, its a developers forum.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] gunnyman:
Pirateghost, do you have an SGS2? How about porting some Andromeda?? :D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Pirateghost:
haha. yeah, i have an SGS2.

i dont think i will bring Andromeda over. i got the SGS2, and thought about working on some ROMs over here, but it looks like the dev scene is pretty well covered. i will work on some other devices instead
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] gunnyman:
Noooooooooooo!

:d
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] quikmeister:
Does anyone know how to remove the AT&T from the lock screen?

Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] pham818:
no you wont, flashing roms will.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] jivy26:
It's a framework-res edit.

Running ICScrewD ROM
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] ilordvader:
After Hard Reset

what are the Must Do settings

Also do we need to update software or it will Auto send notification

Thank you
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] jivy26:
Not sure what you mean by Must Do settings. As for updating, assume you mean updating firmware. You can go into settings to update, however, rooting processes will not work on kk6 if that is what you want.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] ilordvader:
What i meant was by Must do Settings is --

Bluethooth

Settings -> Bluetooth setting

Screen Time Out

Settings -> Display - Screen Timeout (Important)

&

Settings -> Power saving mode - Screen Timeout (not Imp)

Lock Sreen Wallpaper

Settings -> Display - Wallpaper

Motion Interaction

Settings -> Motion -

Name announcement = Driving Mode turned on, TEXT TO SPEECH, under voice settings turn this "OFF"

***

REGISTER - QuickWord

***

Can Not Add

Signature in my Text

Camera Settings

Anti Shake - ON

Shutter Sound- OFF

Software Update

Settings -> Software update

Change Lock Screen Wallpaper

Settings- Display-Screen display

calibrate you phone
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] rhtufts:
How to install CWM recovery?

Sorry noob question here... #3 and #5 FAQ's in this thread are “what is CWM” and “How do I get into CWM” but in bright red letters at the top of the thread it says “DO NOT USE ROM MANAGER”. My question is how do I install CWM on my phone if not with Rom Manager? My phone has Android 3e recovery.

I'm running stock 2.3.4 I am rooted with the “odin 1 click back to stock with root”. (cant post links)

Thanks for any help,

Russell
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] avidmovies:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1311081

Steps 3 & 4 contain your answer
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] rhtufts:
Thank you! I've got CWM now. Here is the bit I needed... "Download the file containing the kernel you want to flash, and extract from it the zImage, which contains the actual kernel."

I was using Mobile Odin but it couldn't see the .zip kernals I downloaded. Probably mind numbingly obvious to you guys but not so much to noobs like me.

I suggest adding to the FAQ's on this thread after #3 what is CWM, #3A how do I get CWM. I never even looked in a thread about custom binaries and not incrementing the flash counter.

Thanks!

Russell
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] creepyncrawly:
You need to use a program like WinZip or 7 zip to extract the zImage from the CWM flashable zip file. Mobile Odin is programmed to "see" only files that are flashable, and it does not flash from CWM Zips. It can also see .tar files, and Odin3 One-click .exe files, as well as the individual parts like zImage, fasctoryfs.img, modem.bin, etc.

If you put the zImage on your internal or external sd card, you will be able to select it in Mobile Odin.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] vladm7:
tethering

I came across this info, might be useful to include for those who does tethering.

The rumor is that its likely ATT detects unauthorized tethering by tracking packets with TTL that's different from what is expected from a smartphone (64).

Those on MacOS might have a lesser chances to get caught cause MACOSX default TTL is pretty close: 63, vs Windows: 128.

Here is how to adjust your TTL:

More info about TTL stuff here:

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1140306

App that sets tethering up for you (non root as well) and addresses TTL :

https://plus.google.com/u/0/103583939320326217147/posts/1Yy1jb9z4TA
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] x.Orville.x:
hi if anyone can help me i have the gs2 on version 2.3.4 anyone can tell me how to get 2.3.6 in the ota not show it to update thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] monkey hung:
So...what if I accidently installed Rom manager and flashed CWM through there? I made a mistake before I read this thread *whoops* what do I do now?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Thanh Sang Khách:
Does I777 have Gyroscope sensor?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] jazzboyrules:
Phone Tester app

Yes. Being on the topic of sensors present in I777, you can check out this free app Phone Tester to check the status of each sensor on the phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Thanh Sang Khách:
Does i777 have 4g LTE connect?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] votinh:
No LTE, m8
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] M.k.s:
Awesome FAQ. Thank you very much. It's a shame people overlook this thread.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] CyberpunkDad:
So for the longest time I've run unnamed. Repeating the mantra in my head - "ROM MANAGER IS THE DEVIL" . All was/is good.

Recently moved to MIUI for a change of pace and lo and behold it came with RM. But still I never launch. Devil.

Recently installed CM7. WTF! Devil ROM MGR comes with it. So my question :

Is ROM Manager only the devil for Samsung based ROMs? Why is it included with MIUI/CM7? And lastly, what does it give me o er just really footing into CWM?

I don't see the value. What am I missing? Thanks for the reply.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Simba501:
Right. It seems to only work properly on CM7, and I'd guess MIUI as well since it's included. But for good practice, I still prefer not to use it. Works really well on HTC devices though.

It basically provides an easier way to flash with fewer button presses. For instance, it'll allow you to select a flashable zip, wipe prompts (if you want to wipe data, or only cache and dalvik), and it will launch the process. It flashes the zip for you, performs the actions, and automatically reboots. It's convenient, and gives you some recovery options in the app (like fix permissions).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] MacAmb:
nice info thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Alucardis666:
Love how it says not to use Rom Manager in the title lmfao.
[Galaxy S II General] anshmiester78900:
well Mr. RIP i think we already have a thread for that
[Galaxy S II General] oyebto:
haha but nice home screen nonetheless
[Galaxy S II General] dudumaroja:
Me Androidfied
[Galaxy S II General] danielsf:
In case your interested the launcher I'm using isn't go launcher even though the dock looks like it, I unpacked Go launcher EX's APk and took the icons from go launcher and use them in Launcher pro+ :)
[Galaxy S II General] Alpha Trion:
You're all of 273 pages late.......

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1055084

:)
[Galaxy S II General] conantroutman:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1055084

Edit. I see the guy above beat me to it :D
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ugothakd:
What would happen? My guess is the partition's would shift slightly...but not enough to matter. Has anyone tried this?
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] The Root:
Using the wrong pit from a different version of your own phone will bork it. It's made to match the rom/kernel/modem it's installing. It's not just a partitioner, as far as I know.
[Epic 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] .:android monsters:.:
One thing that unBorks me.........

Normally I have intermittent failure issues with Odin. These usually occur during downgrade for me and usually a recovery.bin or modem.bin failure. I have had a lot of luck unbricking by running only the epic pit through Odin with only Re-partition checked. You will get a Pass/Reset. Wait a ten-count then pull the battery and reboot DL mode, then run the DG27 located on IAP's homepage.

Should be one answer. PM me if you need help.
[Droid X Accessories] noguru:
I had problems with a Zagg product, and after dialog with their CSR returned it. I gave a credit card number so if they did not receive the original, they could charge me for the replacement. An acquaintance said "Send it by certified mail, as they have a habit of AUTOMATICALLY ignoring ordinary mail." I decided to find out, and was meticulous about addressing, etc.

Sure enough, eventually my credit card showed the second billing.

Interesting. Anyone else?
[Droid X Accessories] noguru:
Zagg may have noticed my post on this "ethical business practices" issue.

After blowing me off, they have now written to advise that if I can provide PROOF OF PURCHASE of the original shield, they will credit my account. That ignores the facts that I mailed them the original shield stuck to the RMA document they sent me, with the proof of purchase, and that I had "registered" with their spam-generator after buying that unit.

To avoid a libel suit, I will acknowledge that after registering the original product, Zagg's spam generation engine has definitely NOT produced more than 1,449,983 emails to my account.
[Motorola Droid 3] corourke:
Hello all,

I recently unrooted my phone and ever since, I've lost my 3G signal and can't seem to get it back. Everything else, including wi-fi, works great.

Do I need to reflash? Or what can I do?

Thanks!
[Motorola Droid 3] `Ghost`:
i gotta ask the obvious question.. have you factory reset? If not, do so.
[Motorola Droid 3] nikeusfr:
do you test the *#*#4636#*#* menu, in phone information you can change or force your base band....
[Motorola Droid 3] MyDrodonWall:
dial *228 or w/e the verizon activation number is and they will turn your 3g back on. you have to do it eerytime you use RSDlite. i thinks it's *228... but i could be wrong? idk google the number
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] warhammer1966:
I have heard of a ROM that stops Tmobile from throttling your data, does anyone know if there is a vibrant ROM that does this?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blazemaxim:
very interesting.... i was just wondering the same thing