yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] maranello69:
looks like the man doesn't want to be disturbed anymore, either that or he's preparing an amazing comback :D (fingers crossed)

anyway man, at least you can give us some idea about your plans with this theme, you'll keep working on it and update it, you'll leave it as it is and no more updates... just a few words, after all you started this thread...
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] klukiyan:
Considering no activity of XDA forums for almost a month, I guess it's more likely to be the first variant...
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] warnbroom:
is it not gonna working on other ROM apart from Deodexed and listed FW above ? I'm using Liten'ng ROM FW KH3.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Nirvana1000:
Is there a seperate ICE bootscreen available?I thnk it's the best one I've seen.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CamoGeko:
KH3 is ancient mate, I'd advise you to update. To have access to all new themes and mods.

Communicated from a Galaxy far far away via an XDA premium neurotransmitter while DJ'ing on The Enterprise. :D
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] lyduythinh:
Hello,

Does it work for SGS2 I9100G?

Thanks.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CamoGeko:
I doubt it but you can try it. Just do a backup in recovery first to save yourself if something goes wrong.

Communicated from a Galaxy far far away via an XDA premium neurotransmitter while DJ'ing on The Enterprise. :D
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] maranello69:
did someone figured out a way to use jkay 13.2 with this theme?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] polaco19:
KG7

It's look great!!

But still waiting for KG7 =(
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] maranello69:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=19975349&postcount=1098
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ::indie:::
Hi everyone,

New Omega XT v9.1◄ICE CREAM SANDWICH► is online

with ◄ORIGINAL ICE CREAM SANDWICH THEME v5.0► by Big

and mods included + jkay 13.2 + KK5 firmware

Read more here

All credits to Big for his great theme :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] spirit.of.resistance:
ICS_Icons_by_BigBangHD.zip LINK is k.o
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] maestro416:
Status 7 Error

Hi,

I have tried to install this theme for hours on end!! I've tried installing it on checkrom, foxhound, and villainrom. I've confirmed they're deodexed and that I have root permissions. But for some reason I continually get these problems!

Please help as I'm trying deperately to get this working. I've tried all the ones offered (KI KJ2 and KJ3).

Everytime this status 7 error comes up when doing an assert function
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] croulder:
The link for tw 4.5 ics doesnt work pls re upload
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] sahidmiah:
hello bighand are there new 6.0 for ics theme coming soon ? please let me know
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] muesli95:
I tried to install this theme on CheckRom v4 -> Installation aborted

I put the file on the internel sdcard

And I have already changed I9100XWKJ3 in the updater-script to I9100XWKK5

----------------------

Installing: /emmc/XWKJ3_Ice_Cream_Sandwich_Theme_Full_v5.0_by_BigBangHD.zip

Finding update package...

Opening update package...

Installing update...

E:Error in /emmc/XWKJ3_Ice_Cream_Sandwich_Theme_Full_v5.0_by_BigBangHD.zip

(Status 6)

Installation abortet.

-----------------------

Whats wrong?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] xTee:
is working on CheckRom RevolutionHD v4 (kk5) ? Thx!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Jones D. Daemon:
I have the same question...and wich version i have to flash!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] akshaysalunke13:
Hey friends ....i've just bought samsung galaxy fit....i wanna make it look like ICS....I m total newbie to android so pls help me with all links n detailed instructions to make my phone look like ICS.......reply me on my email id:akshaysalunke13@gmail.com

my phone is running android v2.3.4

n build number : GINGERBREAD DDKQ5
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] maranello69:
edit your post and remove the email, not recommended to write it here

follow this link and you'll find all you need to know about the ICS theme for your Fit

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1396312
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] aeroman:
sorry posted wrong. ;)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] maranello69:
i just tried that ICS theme made by vertumus... not even close to the perfection of this one, i used it for like 10 mins and then restore my old look back, don't know what people find so excellent on that theme

try this one guys, you will not regret it, huge difference on the ui

only bad thing is that BigBangHD, the creator of this theme, is mia for some time, but i have confidence that he will return and update this amazing theme to the next version

if your using a rom that's not supported by this theme, just change your version in the "updater-script" and all is ok ;)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] xTee:
I installed icons pack, but it not changes the dialer icon, contacts and applications, it changes just messaging and some others. What can i do to change the dialer, contacts, sms, and applications?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] zaxarias2009:
Thxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Hertz33:
I'm sorry for being a little dumb but i'm with CheckROM v4 KK5.

wich version do i download couse there only XWKJ2,XWKJ3 and XXKI4 versions of ICS 5.0 available.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] maranello69:
you're not dumb man, nothing wrong with asking a question, but there's no official version for KK5 yet

follow the stepts from bellow and it will work just fine, this is how i got mine installed on KK5 and had no issues since then, maybe BigBangHD will be back sometime with a new updated version, until then this is the way to go:

download the KJ3 version and open it with winrar, don't extract it, just open and navigate to META-INF > com > google > android > updater-script

open "updater-script" with Notepad and on the first line, replace I9100XWKJ3 with I9100XWKK5

save the file and the archive will update automatically, send it to phone and flash via CWM

now you have ICS theme ;)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ::indie:::
New Omega v9.2◄ICE CREAM SANDWICH► is online

with ◄ORIGINAL ICE CREAM SANDWICH THEME v5.0► by Big

Based on firmware XWKK5 Android 2.3.6 (Date: 23/11/2011)

Modem: XXKP1

Kernel: SiyahKernel v2.6_S99

JKay Deluxe Settings v13.3.8

All mods included and many more ..

Read more here

All credits to BigBangHD for his great Theme :cool:

Merry Christmas :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ovid1u:
I installed the theme and following problem: go to wireeless and network, mobile network and then I see: "force close the process com.android,phone has stopped unexpectedly. plase try again"

I can not change any access point name. gives me the same error

why?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] eranda84:
If I want to unistalled ICS theme and go back to prevoius theme how can I remove it?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] mar72:
BigBangHD when I install an application from the Android Market as an icon in the system tray still green, it would be to fix the blue?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] marse.online:
If i change my Theme from ICE Cream Sandwich to another there a some things from the ice cream theme that i cant remove. My fonts looks like the ice cream theme fonts.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] BigBangHD:
Yes! in the next release I fix that!

Soon I'll post the theme restore!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] mrsiu:
i'm sorry for my mistake :o

but thanks a lot :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] tylerdurden83:
I hope that this isn't a too silly question, but I wanted to make sure before going ahead with it (still a droid noob here).

You wrote a pretty clear installation procedure, but, how do I uninstall it, in case I might want to go back to my default rom?

Thanks and keep up the good work!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] TheFaixy:
read this

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=18956907&postcount=103

or you can do a nandroid backup and restore if you dont like it :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] BigBangHD:
Animation's Morph

Add it at the second post!

Regards,

Big!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Vertumus:
Great work mate, keep it up.

Cheers,

Vert

Sent from Samsung Galaxy S II powered by ICE CREAM SANDWICH DOMINATION
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] BigBangHD:
Thanks mate! Really appreciated!

Regards,

Big!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Vertumus:
No probs mate. If u need any kind of help, i am here.

Cheers

Vert

Sent from Samsung Galaxy S II powered by ICE CREAM SANDWICH DOMINATION
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] BigBangHD:
Hi guys!

Tomorrow I'll post the ICE CREAMED GoLauncher EX and ADW Launcher!

Stay tuned! ;)

Regards,

Big!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] omoinet:
I love this theme, you make a great works !!!

Just a little question, this theme is for GS2 KI4, but in the launcher settings, system settings, there is an option "wallpaper scrolling 2.1" for older device and android 2.1.

Why ? Can i install this on other android phone ?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] BigBangHD:
Nope! This theme is only for GS2

Big!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] khazanidarawi:
i've tried, but error with red words saying E:Signature Verification failed
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] BigBangHD:
@khazanidarawi

Install Zip From SDcard---> toggle signature verification---> Flash the theme!

Big!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] omoinet:
Try to re download zip

@ bigbang : can you add the first search widget was in the first version. one that was borderless. Please, it was so cute

Depuis mon GS2 custo et tapatalk
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] khazanidarawi:
Currently i'm on Lite'ning Rom v6.1 XXKH3, how to use this ICE CREAM SANDWICH THEME v2.1? i've tried to flash it, then it says XXKH3 detected. So i'd install XXKI4. But when i do that, there is an error sayin E: signature verification failed. I'can't toggle to enable the signature after install XXKI4 since there is no selection to do that in system recovery <3e>. Please help me...love to have ICS theme
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] BigBangHD:
Extract the ICS Launcher from first version and put in /system/app with Root Explorer! ;)

Install a ROM based on XXKI4 Firmware!

Big!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] omoinet:
Thanks, i Try this

Depuis mon GS2 custo et tapatalk
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] BigBangHD:
Ice Creamed ADW Launcher is soon available! :D

Big!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] maranello69:
the best way is to flash your current rom again, a non-wipe version, this way you can be sure that all apps / mods are reverted back to default, then flash the previous theme
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] nikzDHD:
What rom version are you on at the moment?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] eranda84:
ROM Version XXKI4
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] galaxyfitankit:
how you restored back to original theme???
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] burag0:
hi

im trying to download your ice creamed tw4.5 but multiupload says

Unfortunately, the link you have clicked is not available.

Reasons for this may include:

- Invalid link

- The file has been deleted because it was violating our Terms of service.

some help please :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ms.brightside:
I tried to install it... I have KI4 and it's my roms villain... fully deoxed. But it says error 7 and aborted! I can't install your beautiful theme :( hellp!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ms.brightside:
can anyone help please Ive been waiting all night I really wanna download this theme
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] maranello69:
check post 1177 from this topic
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] dharmil007:
Hey are u gonna update it ??

with new JKAy ??

& latest other updates ???
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ms.brightside:
I don't have checkrom though. I have villainrom
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] maranello69:
take a look here and search for what you need: http://www.mediafire.com/?41n8r97o4cnos#myfiles

sorry man, i just saw your previous post, don't know what can be wrong

you should try to uninstall any previous mods before flashing this theme, maybe re-flash a non wipe version of your current rom too
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Guinhu:
Hey guys!!

Uh, I recently got an amazing SG S2, So yeah I'm kinda new on this android world!! Anyhow, It might sounds silly but I gotta ask this anyway, Do I need to be rooted to install this theme or what :p:
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] fraser82:
great theme! thanks a lot! :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ms.brightside:
Still don't know how to get it

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Still don't know how to get it
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ms.brightside:
i give up.. back to CM7 for me
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ms.brightside:
Welcome! Yes you do need to be rooted, so you can flash a rom, that this theme supports!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] abhijeets06:
Please I want this Theme For XWKL1 Firmware ???
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Guinhu:
Thanks, dude!!! But it is way too complicated for me to do right now, like really. So, I'm gonna stick with that boring theme for now, oh well!! :(
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ::indie:::
Hi everyone,

New Omega v10◄ICE CREAM SANDWICH► is online

with ◄ORIGINAL ICE CREAM SANDWICH THEME v5.0► by Big

Based on firmware XWKL1 Android 2.3.6 (Date: 23/11/2011)

with JKAY 13.3.9 and all avaliable mods and updates

Read more here

All credits to Big for his great theme :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Rixsta:
If you need help mate, pm me :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] Blackcorsa:
can someone reupload this tw 4.5 link ?

http://www.multiupload.com/39A3N377CE

thx
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] maranello69:
take a look here and search for what u need: http://www.mediafire.com/?41n8r97o4cnos
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] SE Xperia:
When I tried to install XXKI4 full theme it says installation aborted

anyone know what to do ?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] burag0:
thanks dude :D

hope it works. im running ICS from omega rom. just want the animations when i swipe the screens.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] eep2378:
Anyone tried this on KI3? I'm running Villain Rom 3.0
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] user032:
Nice work! This is probably as close as you can get to ICS on stock Samsung!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] gessi2000:
Sorry for the Dump question... I am using CheckRom Revo v4 and ADW launcher Ex.

How can I get the theme for this Rom? Just download the ICS via the posted Market link and apply in ADW launcher?

Are the Animations, Mods etc. additionally so I have to install them if wanted or needed?

Anyone using CheckRom v4 and ADW launcher Ex and is using this theme?

Better do a Nandroid Backup first right...
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] themthitcho:
Very nice. Thanks you.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ambar_hitman:
I have I9100G with XWKJ2. Will it work?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] polaco19:
I did it... but it's doesn't work

my problem now is the phone just stay in a loop during the Nexus Prime BootAnimation and doen't start

how can i fix it ?? =(
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] jordy08:
hi i tried to install the version only receive an error verification failed.

anyone an idee.

i have 2.3.5 i9100xxki4

buildnumber gingerbread xwkj3

can someone help me out.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] maranello69:
try to enter in Recovery Mode and reflash your current rom
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] polaco19:
doesn't work... :(
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] maranello69:
take a look here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1108499
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] striker76:
Does this theme work on CheckROM RevoHD v4 which is based on XWKK5?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] k1000716:
Yes. You will need to make a small tweak to the theme, but the instructions are in the thread. You'll have to search back though.

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] HoppaKari:
Could somebody post a link to the GO Launcher or ADW Launcher version? The links in the second post don't work.. :(
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ::indie:::
Hi everyone,

New Omega v10.2◄ICE CREAM SANDWICH► is online

with ◄ORIGINAL ICE CREAM SANDWICH THEME v5.0► by Big

Based on firmware XWKL1 Android 2.3.6 (Date: 23/11/2011)

Modem: XXKPA

Kernel: Siyah v2.6.7

JKAY: v13.4.1

Read more here
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] marcosxd:
Hi, can anybody tell me if this is an app or how can I get these preview thumbnails in the task manager (holding the home button) I presume? Thanks

EDIT: not using this theme I just want to know if I can use an app to simulate this or something similar?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CamoGeko:
Pretty sure there is a launcher out there that might be able to handle things like that.

Communicated using an SGS2 droid with XDA premium neurotransmitter while DJ'ing on the Death Star.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] marcosxd:
Thanks but I am looking for names lol
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CamoGeko:
It's all I got mate. Anyways I doubt you're gonna find a clear answer here then lol, this thread has been pretty empty lately.

You're better off starting your own thread in themes and apps section with this question.

Communicated using an SGS2 droid with XDA premium neurotransmitter while DJ'ing on the Death Star.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] k1000716:
Pretty sure it's ics launcher from the market.

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] P00t:
i applied the ICS theme(from market, krovklev) for ADW launcher, everything change except the status bar. it wont change to ics style status bar.

also, im confused on which ZIP i have to download..there are three folders, but cant tell which one is the latest.

-xwkj2

-xwkj3

-xxki4

EDIT: wait..this only works on the galaxy? i thought it would work on all devices with adw launcher O_O.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] k1000716:
As far as I'm aware this only works on the international i9100.

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ChaseRxx:
Amazing!!!!

Great job as well, unfortunatelly for me doesn´t work!

I´m using CM7 Nightly 116 with Siyah Kernel.

I getting Error 7 when i try to Flash it.

Anyway´s
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] k1000716:
That's because it only works on Samsung based roms.

It's still the best looking ics theme, Samsung screwed it up totally with the leaked alpha builds. AOSP ics looks much better than their hybrid theme.

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ITRC:
Hi guys,

Can i flash this theme over ULTRATOXIC ROM V.8.0.2 with siyah 2.6.3 kernel?

Just to be sure !!! :)

grts

ITRC
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] maranello69:
Ultratoxic seems to be based on KK5, i just did a fast search, this theme is not officialy released for this version, but you can use a small trick to make it work

this is how i installed it on my version on KK5 (CheckRom): http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=20623448&postcount=1177
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ITRC:
Thanks Maranello,

I prefer the f458:D

I gonna take a look at that!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] maranello69:
nice choice, but mine is faster :D

hope it helps, do report back if u succeed, maybe some other users will benefit from your experience ;)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] ITRC:
Hi Mara,

Yesterday I got my samsung logo hanging on rebooting after flash the Stock Samsung theme. So I did a restore :( and now back to ULTRATOXIC ROM.

I think I first go to CHECKROM now...and then flash the theme ICS by VERTUMUS. :)

....
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] J0ESK0:
I love the battery mod on this theme. Is there any way to get it for CM9? Specifically for Teamhacksung's Captivate ROM.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] j0ker69:
criskelo v38

Does this themes work on Criskelo v38 2.3.6 version??
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CamoGeko:
No.

Check out the ICS theme by Vertumus instead, link is in my sig. :)

Communicated using an SGS2 droid with XDA premium neurotransmitter while DJ'ing on the Enterprise.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] j0ker69:
wow, look nice! but I just have a theme on my rom and, as I read, I can't flash it if I just have got another one...and I don't know the deposit file password...:(
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CamoGeko:
You just need to flash your ROM again or a theme restore package for your ROM. Then you can flash Vert's theme.

Communicated using an SGS2 droid with XDA premium neurotransmitter while DJ'ing on the Enterprise.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] j0ker69:
which is a "theme restore package" for example?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] sathish6233:
will this theme suits for galaxy young mobile
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] k1000716:
No. Only the I9100, and only for the firmware versions in the title.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] devonz:
every link in the post is broken please fix and announce when you do. thanks in advance
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] maranello69:
Try this: http://www.mediafire.com/?41n8r97o4cnos
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] devonz:
thanks for the links. do you know which one is compatible with the new checkrom REV V4 (KK5)?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] CamoGeko:
None of them lol.

Search XDA for Ice Cream Domination by Vertumus. That will work fine on checkrom.

Sent from origin unknown.......CM9 Galaxy
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] maranello69:
if you really want this theme, check this link: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=20623448&postcount=1177

this is the method i used to flash this theme, but there's also another ICS theme by Vertumus that's compatible with CheckRom, the choice is yours ;)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] KataKlasmik:
links are down :S Can you please reupload? :D

-edit-

nvm was looking at the wrong thing Zzzzzz

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does this work for all versions?
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] covers:
im not sure if im missing something here. ive downloaded the golauncher ex ics theme from here thats a .zip file but im not sure how to make it appear in my golauncher preferences. right now i have the zip file in my external sd am i supposed to place it in the golauncher folder? or am i supposed to flash it via cwm using update .zip?

anyhow im currently on xxki3 not sure if it makes a dif. i tried to flash the xxki4 full pkg of this theme but it didnt work cause im assuming the two firmwares are totally different or am i doing something wrong here? all help is appreciated thanks!
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] maranello69:
the go launcher zip must be flashed via cwm

for the second thing, just read the post above yours ;)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] covers:
great thanks so basically i should not download the ki4 version and edit the first line in the script to ki3. instead i should be downloading the kj3 version and renaming the script to ki3?

thanks again

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ok edited the script for the KJ3 version to my version which is KI3 flashed with cwm ended up with a bootloop
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] maranello69:
this method worked great for me and others, you can also try the theme by Vertumus
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] covers:
thanks for the help, ok i got it to work by using the xxki4 version. i changed the script to xxki3 everything worked booted in however im having one major problem. the setting app keeps crashing. everytime i go into settings it only shows "sensitivity" on every single line, it somehow allows you to move the sensitivity level from lowest highest. its really weird, i dont see any setings other than the word "sensitivity". in addition when i click on my internet browser it is asking me to connect to wifi, once i select it to goto my settings i get a force close saying the setting app crashed. am i doing something wrong here?

i have zero access to any of my phones settings i.e. volume, wifi, etc. please help thanks!

btw ive tried verts theme and i keep getting bootloop im definately doing something wrong here, sorry for all the questions guys, thanks again.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] adg100:
Do you kids over the pond really like jumping thru those Mediafire hoops? That was the worst 10 min of my life.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] maranello69:
what's wrong man? mediafire is probably the best file hoster right now, after the closing of mu and fs
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] reference.phone:
Thanks for your works :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] manojcitc:
Can I flash these theme on my galaxy s2 rooted on stock rom..

Thanks on advance...