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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Nick281051:
Usually I use unnamed, at the moment though I'm using cm7 with my own theme from another rom on the inspire I used to use when I had my inspire, I don't know how to make a flashable zip so I can't exactly post it lol
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] cfaberlle:
I should had added all of these ROMs that were not in the dev forum. :mad:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] majik8ball:
Can I change my vote... at first i was running rooted stock rom, but i am a changed man after running unNamed 1.3 for a while... it is sweet and full of features!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] cfaberlle:
Yup, I know what you mean, I'm back to Unnamed as well :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] degenerazn:
What is the best way to flash to a new ROM with the least amount of work to restore everything?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] cfaberlle:
Depends on what you mean with "everything". If everything is apps and data, then Titanium backup :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] zanson:
titanium premium, backup your apps, and use SMS backup and restore to backup your text messages if you care about them.

when you restore, restore MISSING apps and data.

Edit, i also backup twlauncher data but that is because i only use stock based rom ATM and am too lazy to keep remaking my home screens.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] snobrdinrtiste:
i've tried perception, then unamed and for those of you that want to use a stock rom, go with Unamed... its the best custom stock rom out there IMHO.

But I've always liked MIUI and i'm currently on ICS Galnet MIUI. The integrated music player on the lockscreen, to the nice aestheics in the rom as a whole and the ability to apply custom themes that can theme 3rd party apps as well... just can't be beat. And to top it off, if you don't like MIUI's launcher, use Go Launcher Ex! Perfect combination!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Trumpex:
Currently just finished flashing unnamed 1.3. I've been upgrading since version 1.0 and never had an issue with it. I love this rom since it got the stock feel and removed all the bloatware. Also GTG's addons are a very welcome addition.. I'm keeping an eye CM7 and Hellraiser, just waiting for them to mature a little more before I take the plunge to check them out. For me personally, the other roms don't offer anything compelling enough to give them a go, even though I do read through there change logs looking for a reason to switch.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Dungeon47:
Nothing else I've tried can hold a candle to some of the I9100 stuff you can get with Hellraiser. They already have over half a year on us of mature development and it shows. The ROMs over there are solid and feature-rich. Except for getting CWM Recovery, I'd say that Hellraiser is the single most beneficial piece of community development made for the I777.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Alucardis666:
Thanks, I'll check it out.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] cesande:
+1 for UnNamed

I did a lot of research coming from 3GS (sorry it took so long for me to convert)... and went to UnNamed day 1 when I got my I777 3 weeks ago.

IF I had only 1 complaint is that I can just not consistently break the 2Mbps download speed. That said I live in an area that is not the best for 3G / HSPA+ . I do remember the 3GS being able to get better DL speeds but have suspicions as to why. I read a post here today that was talking about the suspicion of AT&T throttling speeds based on device type to keep that iFone cash cow running.... Not convinced either way, but makes ya think.

Went to the AT&T store today and compared against their demo bone stock SGS2 and I was neck and neck with that unit on DL speeds so I don't think I have a HW/SW issue.

Looked at the Sh@#Rocket today and have to say I am very happy with my decision to stay with I777.

I feel that once we have an UnNamed ICS and a few modem choices to play with we will remain on the top of the heap of phones out today.. including the GN

my $.02
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] MikeyMike01:
Putting things in bold and italics doesn't make them less stupid.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] dmm5157:
Was on H8S2 when I voted, but I've been on UnNamed for the past couple of updates and love it. Stellar ROM all around.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] inspectagadget:
I want to root and flash to the unnamed ROM BUT, I don't want to lose my playlists and camera functions. From what I've read this is what would happen. Is that the case?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Tdiliplane:
Running UnNamed , first one ive flashed and the only one ill flash as of yet. Great battery life and smooooooth as butter! Give it a couple months and we'll be right where the i9100 is at right now.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] saditch:
UnNamed 1.3 -- great rom, smooth as silk, better battery life than stock, ics teases... what else could you ask for?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Yovee:
I was using CM7 before. Though I liked it, there were a lot of bugs and I couldn't maintain a bluetooth connection with my car. I'm using Galnet MIUI now; it works well.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] rareness4:
UnNamed b/c it was more what I was looking for as far as menu's, fluidity, battery life and the like.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] majik8ball:
MikeyMike... Please stay and keep developing for our S2... Pretty please with a cherry on top!!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Adelaide.:
Can you explain what you mean? What camera functions are you referring to? What ROM are you running right now?

I could see losing playlists if they are on the stock music app, but I've never used it so I don't know for sure. As for camera functions UnNamed adds camera functions, it doesn't take them away.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Alucardis666:
Seems like UnNamed is the forum favorite.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] ilovetoracismbro:
was on unnamed and loved it, wanted to try this hellraiser business thanks to entropy, I am now on the i9100s checkrevohd and think I might hang around on this for awhile
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] phenom69:
Bionix v1.3.1 w/ tigers blood v3. 22 kernel
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] coolmalayalee:
Have used only UnNamed so far and am extremely happy with it. I see no reason to even try another one, coz it's got pretty much everything I want in a custom ROM :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Alucardis666:
I'd like to recast my vote in favor of this ROM right here.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1353513
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Rocky7032:
Miui 1.11.18 Ftw
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] smknutson:
UnNamed. Faster than any other ROM I've tested personally.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] CollegeProfesor:
UnNamed. Miui was laggy for me, and i hated the Chinese parts of that rom also
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] AndreaCristiano:
UnNamed here. I find it to be the most stable and complete
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] cornfruit:
Unnamed 1.3.1, no issues whatsoever. Truly an amazing rom.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Moxie3000:
Unnamed 1.3 with Matted Blues theme. Installed it the very day I got the phone.

I'll consider other ROMs when both CM7 and i9000 ports become more mature.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] cuhrazy:
Should I return my OG galaxy s2 that I just got about a week ago for the skyrocket? I heard the OG Galaxys2 is still faster because3 of the Exynos processor. Need some advice on which phone is faster/better.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] jbsg02:
I think there is already like 4 other threads about this haha. I think it really boils down to whether you have LTE in your area or not. I have LTE where I live and made the switch, LTE is so fast that it was well worth the switch. The Exynos vs Snapdragon debate is a little played out and doesn't make as big of a difference in the phone as many are making it out to be, my Skyrocket is just as fast in real life day to day usage. Should we assume you are thinking of returning your OG GSII before your 30 day window of opportunity? Are you expecting to get LTE soon?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] cuhrazy:
Im within the 30 days yes. I live in Toledo, Oh so I have no clue when we would get LTE coverage in my area.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] jbsg02:
Without LTE I would have stuck with my original GSII, I like the 4.3" screen a little better
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] madmike23:
Everyone will say that it depends on the person and their needs/wants. But then again, you are posting in Skyrocket forum... ;)

I returned my $200 SGS2 and walked out with 2 Skyrockets for $300. One for me and the wife. If there wasnt that deal, I would probably stick with the SGS2. Both almost the same size, might as well get a bigger screen.

As for speed, they're both still fast. A hairline in bench marks didnt bother me. Resolutions still decent- some people exagerate about its low quality. Heck, I'm a graphic designer and photographer, I'm good with the resolution. Phone is usually a foot away from my face anyhow. Also, I'm not really much a gamer, but I do love my tower defense games (Sentinel 3 is awesome with a bigger screen).

My opinion, SGS2 has better screen quality, better 3D graphics, (insanely better? no. but technically better). Skyrocket has weird issue with their screens in dim lighting with neutral grays (doesnt bother me, I not at dim or looking at neutral grays). Some encounter problems, some look for it. Would I go back to SGS2 if it was the same price? No.

Why Skyrocket (for me):

Bigger screen, faster internet speed. Use internet more than anything, play games where a bigger screen would be nicer.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Simba501:
If I had the opportunity, I would probably get the Skyrocket. The larger screen is magnificent. While the exynos variant gets better development support, the real world differences between the two are likely negligible. Most people I've seen say that there isn't much difference, others say they notice. Initially, I made the decision to keep my original GS2. A short time after my 30 day window passed, I kind of regretted it. Either one will be an excellent choice. I just want the larger screen. I may buy it outright just for the heck of it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] chocodough:
I had the S2 and exchanged it for the SR being as I was in my 30 return window.

I like the phone much better. The extra screen size for me is a plus, I don't notice the pixelation other people talk about.

For what I do with the phone I don't notice the difference in processors. I really think a lot of people put too much stock in the benchmarks just to say their phone is faster that your's. Faster benchmarks mean nothing to 90+% of phone users being as most people never probably use a fraction of the processor speed anyway.

My only issue is that although I live in an LTE area, I am on the fringe of the LTE coverage and often it will hover on lower bars of reception on LTE where as HSPA would give me full bars. You would think I would get a bit better reception with LTE being as it is a lower freq with better building penetration.

I really wish there was a way to turn off the LTE radio and stick with HSPA if I wanted to. When I am in a deep LTE coverage area it is fine, but where I live at I would prefer to keep it on HSPA to maintain a better signal and battery life. I am not into rooting, and I am sure when the ability to turn off LTE comes out it will probably be for custom ROMs.

I know it is a contridiction to want an LTE device and want to run it on HSPA, but until they convert a few more towers in my fringe area, HSPA is fine. Also at home I am always on my WiFi.

One thing I did notice, which is wierd. SMS and MMS send much faster on LTE than on HSPA. I can actually notice how much faster it is.

But I did want to be a bit more future proof and have the latest phone. Of course I can't remember keeping a phone over a year anyway. I am sure there will be a Galaxy S 3 out by the time LTE starts getting built out a bit more.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] cjindustry:
I'd do the exchange you get a bigger screen and more CPU power. I'm not in an lte area and haven't noticed any difference still get great speeds.. I did the exchange your talking about
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] cuhrazy:
Thanks for all the help. I think im gonna keep the OG galaxy2 just because I have no idea when I will have LTE
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] jason.hamilton:
much more dev support on og sgsII
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] 580guy:
Hello to all.

New Android user here, coming from Iphone 3GS. Finally was eligible for AT&T upgrade, and decided to go Android. Took advantage of the $99 Target deal for the Galaxy S2. I wanted to the skyrocket, but they didn't have it in the store yet. Told me to get the GS2 for now, learn Android in the meantime, and later on swap out for Skyrocket when available. I was afraid of losing my grandfathered unlimited data plan, so didn't want to order online. AT&T was too pricey for the Skyrocket ($249)

So, have the GS2 for now and trying to flatten the Android learning curve. But as I'm in my 30 day window, I am lurking here finding out how you guys like the Skyrocket.

My eyesight isn't getting any better (late 50's) so the bigger the screen the better, but don't want to be trying to put a tablet in my pocket.

Was a jailbreaker on the iphone, and consider myself an old hacker in pc world, so probably will be getting into rooting, and rom's eventually. For now just trying to learn Android without taking on too much at once. I hope the Skyrocket development will pick up like I see for the GS2. No hurry for now!

Don't have LTE in my area yet. But it seems like the Skyrocket does better on HSPA than the GS2. Little nervous reading that AT&T doesn't seem to honor the "unlimited" plans for LTE. And no way to turn it off on the Skyrocket. Maybe this will be possible in future ROMs?

After reading all your informative replies, I believe I am still leaning to swapping out the GS2 for the Skyrocket.

Nice to see that these forums are so active with so many helpful folks!

Nice to be here!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Global Swag:
Another one of these threads....

SGS2 is outdated now. Especially since LTE will be rolling out all over the place next year. My phone is OC'ed to 1.83mhz and I can tell you it is noticeably faster than my old s2. This phone is most likely to get ICS before any other at&t phone also. Out with the old, in with the new.

Skyrocket is superior
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] GalaxySkyrocket500:
ogs2 already has ICS.:D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Global Swag:
Yes a buggy unofficial version
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] GalaxySkyrocket500:
That is true..

I will be keeping my SR... I had them side by side.. and the SR is a superior phone ... all my issues are solved...

I take back all my nasty comments!:D
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] Bunnybugs_007:
At first: Download the attachments to this post. warning: If you have Android Froyo, download CWM-Froyo.tar. If you have Gingerbread, download tass-recovery-cwm.tar

For the steps 4-9, there is a screenshot below.

After downloading, you can start using my little guide!

1. Power down your phone.

2. Enter download mode by pressing 'Volume down + Home button + power button. Wait a second. After some time the screen says download.

3. Connect through USB to your PC.

4. Launch ODIN v4.38.

5. Wait for Odin to recognize your phone. (At the left, there will be a yellow box that says COM "?", the number can be different.)

6. Select Tass_v1.0.ops by pressing the 'OPS-button'

7. Make sure 'One package' is marked at the left of the window.

8. Select tass-recovery-cwm.tar with the 'One Package-button' at the bottom of your window.

9. Press start, wait 'till your phone reboots. Now you'll have ClockWorkMod-recovery installed.
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] quendil:
Does this work for Froyo as well?

If not maybe you should add it to your guide as a warning!

Nevertheless thank you very much for the guide!
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] Bunnybugs_007:
Well, as far as my experience goes, it does.

But, found a version that's specially made for froyo, so I'll add it to the post.
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] freddies:
Please add some screenshot for newbies
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] Bunnybugs_007:
Will do...

Tnx for your tip!

EDIT: added a screenshot...
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] walker7373:
Hi have the stock 2.3.5, I flashed clockworkmod and I tried to do a backup of my rom. Clockwork on opening says:

E:Can't open /cache/recovery/log

E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log

E:Can't open /cache/recovery/last_log

and then when I try to do a backup the same errors...

if I select "mounts and storage" I can't manually mount nothing (/system, /cache, /data).

I try to format the 32GB sdcard again and I changed it with another one (2GB). Same results :-(

anyway the problem it isn't the memory card, clockworkmod can see the contents of it. the problem is that can't mount system folders...
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] Bunnybugs_007:
Had the same problem last time. Try to contact the developers over at Clockwork...

You might get some help over there. I've just made this guide, I am not the developer.
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] yagya:
You can't backup stock roms using this CWM recovery since it still doesn't supports backing up of rfs partitions. The developer left it so since we believed those who will be using CWM recovery will probably be using any custom rom which is supported for backup.

:)
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] rodlee123:
Agree with yagya.... Cwm fully function on ext 2/3/4 file system only. I've tried on stock rom xxkws2, backup sucseed..but failed to restore.
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] walker7373:
thanks for explanation
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] KoperKiller:
Is cwm 4.0.0.5 right?
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] yagya:
Yes, read through this to flash it on our Galaxy Mini/Pop gts5570. http://yagyagaire.blogspot.com/2011/09/installing-clock-work-mod-recovery-in.html

You may also follow the link on my signature for grate Galaxy Mini stuffs and guides or tutorials. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] plesan:
Hi...you can backup stock rom...ho says that you cant ...i backup gingerbread with cwm v5...just trying to help
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] plesan:
And by the way you can restore to...i had 2 backups one with stock and one with cyanogenmod and i restore them when i want
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] yagya:
Yes, you can backup and restore stock roms with latest CWM recovery v5.0.2.6 however, there comes an issue when you try to restore GB backup over cm7 or other custom rom. So, it seems pretty useless.

Also, CWM recovery doesn't work fully with stock roms. Just yesterday someone complained recovery shows error when flashing gingerbread-2.3.6-root.zip file for rooting GB 2.3.6, later when I suggested him to flash it on stock recovery it worked.

So, it's pretty simple and clear custom recovery is good with custom roms only. :)
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] mzcl-mn:
Unable to backup stock rom, seeking help.

Hello all and thanks Bunnybugs_007 for the tutorial.

I managed to install CWM v 4.0.0.5 but still I cannot backup my stock rom.

I can boot into recovery mode from CWM (4.0.0.5) But I can't backup stock rom.

I am getting mounting errors. (The only partition I can mount is the sdcard partition).

I would also like to ask you if I can update CWM through itself during recovery mode. Is this possible, I mean, CWM flashing itself?

Or do I have to use ODIN to update CWM 4.0.0.5 to CWM 5.0.2.6.?

This file is in a zip format but it does not have any img file inside...

I own a froyo but keep getting erros in mounting.

Thanks a lot.

P.s.: I been looking around for the answer but haven't figured it out yet. Although the question about CWM updating itself might by absurd i am forced to ask it. The info that I have gathered until now is confusing. I have also tried to update CWM through ROM MANAGER. but its GUI doesn't even recognize the CWM that is already installed. And RM doesn't recognize the phone model, when I try to get an appropriate version for it. So it's of no surprise that RM can't backup stock rom either...
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] VINItAGRAWAL_86:
thanks for the guide. going to check it out...
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] coolsandie:
It simply means .. No, you can't backup Stock ROMs.
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] Vineet3:
Hi Guys!

I flashed Clockworkmod recovery in my Galaxy Mini. I have Rom Manager, but when I try to partition my sd card, it says "You must have ClockworkMod Recovery installed before continuing! Install blah blah blah!"

The ClockworkMod is working in recovery mode too, but I don't know what exactly is the problem!

Help Guys! I desperately want to increase my internal memory :(
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] coolsandie:
^^ You installed CWM via Odin or Rom Manager? If its through Rom Manager, then I guess something would have turned wrong.

Sent from SGM
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] Vineet3:
I installed CWM via ODIN!
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] mzcl-mn:
Thanks for the reply and apologies for my insistence

I know for sure that you are correct.

Sorry for having insisted...

Can you answer me one other thing?

Can CWM be updated?

If so, how? :o

Season's greetings!
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] coolsandie:
@Vineet3

Then, I'm not sure what the problem is. Its supposed to work good when flashed through Odin.

I guess CWM version 5 is the latest, but some problems have been reported with that version, also some of them reported that its working fine. Anyways Look at the "Themes & Apps" section and there is a link to CWM 5. It could be updated by flashing through Odin I guess. Anyways seek additional help, as I'm using version 4, and didn't updated.

Seasons Greetings!
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] mzcl-mn:
Thanks, will look at themes and apps

Hi coolsandie.

I am indeed using CWM 4.0.0.5.

I asked just to know how to upgrade to 5.0.2.6.

But I guess the one I have installed by now is the only one designed for froyo.

Besides, heard that 5.0.2.6 is buggy... even on the ginger for which it was designed...

But I am still curious on how to use an original zip file gotten from original clockworkmod site (in this case the v5.0.2.6)...

That's why I asked If it was possible to update any CWM. And how to do it.

But I will follow your advice and take a look at themes and apps

Thank you, cheers!
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] jrandroid:
Very Helpfull Indeed !!! Thank you. IM about to flash cm7 ....
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] hassammasood:
clockworkmod on froyo

has anyone tried this on froyo, did it work?
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] coolsandie:
- I'm using CWM 4.0.0.5 In Gingerbread ROM itself, not Froyo.

- To upgrade to 5.0.2.6 I guess its through Odin, and I myself has not done that, so maybe I'm not the right person to advice you, that's why.

- No, don't download the one from the Official site, use only zips posted in this forum. (Advanced/Experienced Members could explain more about the reason)

- Oops, sorry and one more thing. The link to CMW 5 was not in Apps&Themes section, It was in Development section. My bad!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1329477

~Cheers!!
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] jp_rocks:
Thats Greta mahn!!!

---------- Post added at 10:57 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:54 AM ----------

Yes I have tried it but works better on Gingerbread and best on ICS!
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] mzcl-mn:
Hello all and especially coolsandie.

Thanks a lot for all your input.

From what Yagya told me, I have to sim unlock first, before doing all that you've suggested.

Will have to keep on searching.

for the guy who was trying to do it on Froyo, I for one didn't succeed.

Cheers!
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] dany547:
so version 5 is supported or not?
[Samsung Galaxy Mini] mzcl-mn:
Haven't tried v5 yet

Hello dany547,

I still haven't tried v5.

What I have accomplished was sim unlock.

When I'll have the time I'll try to upgrade from my froyo and then perhaps I will know. :(

Until now I haven't been able to bkup gt-s5570 froyo stock rom and as more experienced users say (and I agree) it hasn't been done yet.

That's all I have to say.

Sorry if it isn't that enlightful...