yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Rushing:
cool thanks

I got the same MD5 so must be good right how did yours turn out?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] beezie916:
I got through fine in odin but now trying to gain root...got the su app but it can't get root privileges....

Nevermind found the thread for rooting ICS.....smoothhhhhhhh
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] casonswag:
got everything working and rooted running smooth thanks OP
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Rushing:
Cool

Glad to report success via ODIN Thanks for this. now how do I save the stock recovery/ROM/ if I dont have CMW (now) or do I just wait until after I root. never even wanted to do this before. LOL
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] geech_:
Did everything right but for some odd reason su isn't working flashed super user 3 times and if ain't stick any info is appreciated thanks for the download OP..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Rushing:
no you didnt

look for root.zip http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1683800

then flash it via your CWM recovery vol-up+vol-down and power until you see the Samsung image then release

careful debloating I believe some .apks are more integrated than the past. maybe this is why MR.X's .zip didnt work cause when I debloated to the max I thought good the phone got stuck on samsung image. here comes Odin and im gonna do it right this time make a back up before flashing root LOL

Okay it took 6 minutes to flash with odin approx and about three minutes for it to reboot...waiting ten minutes before touching/rebooting

I flashed the rom let it settle then flashed the CWM .tar and at RESET on ODIN the friggin PC went Blue and read how it shut down to save me I did a face palm for ten seconds... all seems to funtion though to my surprise even CWM I guess the reboot scared my pc... dont know, it is little.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ejcortes:
Stuck in "Samsung" logo... Tried 2 times already. Going to see if I can update through Kies while the phone is on "Upload Mode"

:mad::confused::(

EDIT:

Wiped wiped wiped...

And everything was magically fixed.

Let's see how this goes!! Thanks for the rom.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ppctester:
really? is that the hash for the zip file you DLed or for the TAR to flash once you unzipped?

using hash tab for the .tar to flash I got

CRC32: 686A2AF6

MD5: A203B403B26C8790F7080407524FC80A

SHA-1: 08B9F647CA87EA44DC8FCAEFABA5471B420004F6
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] RushAOZ:
I don't get why everyone has their panties in a rut over this release. All we really wanted was source. I'm sure the rom doesn't perform half as well as the at&t base..
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] LoopDoGG79:
Well, its your lucky day, thanks to Pikkonx!! We have source!!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=27298762

Sent from the Darkside, ICS style
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] xsteven77x:
Sounds like you checked re-partition. I'm afraid it's a hard brick. Did you extract it before flashing?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] geech_:
Actually I did everything correct except download the newest Su file downloaded the newest version and it worked like a charm....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] xsteven77x:
Updated OP with hashes for the .zip and the actual tar.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] sgreene84:
The call quality over wifi is AMAZING.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] pyraxiate:
Everything including wifi is working 100% here. It was a pain trying to find CWM 5.0.2.7 as a tar file but I did find it if anyone prefers this to the touch version.

First and foremost, WIPE !! If you are using anything other than stock GB, you will need to wipe. There is an auto update / upgrade feature and it will attempt to recover everything. I had a ton of force closes at first. I then wiped, reinstalled , and had no more issues.

I then used the standard ICS root.zip from the I9100 and have full root now. This is a CWM flashable root zip hence why you need a good solid recovery first ( 5.0.2.7 is the best IMO ).

Im weeding out some of the non essential apps as we speak. So far this thing was well worth the wait. I havent tested USB OTG or HDMI out yet but I will soon. I can imagine them releasing this without having them included lol.

Im being nice and attaching EVERYTHING you need to get root up and functional. Dont forget to click thanks :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] cwwjr1681:
umm please correct me if I am wrong here but wouldnt rooting the phone using recovery-cmw-hercules.tar install an insecure kernel for 4.0?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] bkg.brett:
I ran into boot loops after flashing this. This has never happened to me with Odin before. I ended up doing a factory reset in the stock recovery to get it to boot. All is good now.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] cwwjr1681:
I think this is due to this...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] xsteven77x:
Strange. Someone else said that too. I have actually flashed it twice now and been good both times. I wonder if their was something different with your configuration compared to mine/ours that has made it work as expected.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Indian9990:
Boot into recovery and do a factory reset/wipe after flashing this via Odin.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] asatnik11:
I can report that everything works without a wipe coming from Juggernaut 4.1, all apps and userdata intact. A little lag at times but it'll hold me over until the devs do their magic. YMMV!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] pyraxiate:
No....it does not modify your kernel whatsoever. The recovery-cwm-hercules.tar only over writes the recovery partition. It has zero to do with the operating system, the kernel, or the radio. The recovery just gives you more options as far as being able to flash zips/ make backups / ect. The stock recovery only allows a data wipe or an update.zip.

Think of your recovery partition as a separate OS with the ability to modify your phones other partitions. ( /system /data /cache ect. ) your OS is on the /system partition along with the kernel

The root zip modifies permissions on the stock kernel after gaining access via an exploit within the stock kernel code. Its still the same kernel as OEM with the exception of gaining read and write access to the system.

The Zip then installs several apks such as superuser and busybox which are required to run any root app

I'd check your md5 and compare if you are one of those having issues. This is legit and works flawlessly.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] zsolti256:
Sorry to interrupt but could someone link me a ODIN root package or recovery for this ROM? It would be much appreciated Thanks!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] pyraxiate:
Really ? Look up I just posted it! There is an Odin recovery as well as a root cwm flashable zip. OP feel free to add those to your original post. Some people just don't read at all.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] zsolti256:
Found it, I scooted threw the thread but my eyes were looking for links not attachments, I'm simply blind today :)

Thanks !

This must be an odexed rom correct?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Drew_Dynamite04:
I just flashed the update via Odin. How do I enter Download mode to Odin the recovery and flash root?. Or should I put the zip files on my memory card and flash via stock recovery?

Edit Here's the answer thanks too http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1311194

*Before We get things rolling, Make sure the Phone is recognized by your PC.

*Put the Root.zip file on your internal SD

*Take the battery out and place it back

*Hold both Vol up + Vol down, and plug the USB cable in.

*On ODIN, Select the PDA button and browse to the recovery-cwm-hercules.tar

*Select Start and see the magic do its thing.

*It should flash the file to Recovery and reboot the phone.

*Take the battery out again and now boot into recovery

*Power off phone, unplug USB, Hold Both Vol up + Vol down and Hit power

*PERFORM NANDROID BACKUP FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY*

*Select Install zip from sdcard, choose the Root.zip and let it finish.

*Reboot!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] pyraxiate:
Yup its odexed and full ota stock
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] casonswag:
This worked for me fine yesterday when he put it up idk how pple having issues
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] pyraxiate:
Power off or pull battery. Hold volume up and volume down while plugging in the USB. Run Odin to flash recovery.

Isn't that how you flashed the T-Mobile ICS tar in the first place ?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Drew_Dynamite04:
I was running Darkside and manually selected download mode lol... We aren't all advanced devs... Guys like us make you guys look good lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] xsteven77x:
I took someones suggestion and attached the files required for root in the OP. Also included simple instructions. Also added Odin(1.85) since i'm sure some are having trouble locating the one meant for our phones. Their may be other versions that work but Odin 1.85 is 100 percent compatible with our phones.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] naria01:
Read this whole thread (so far)... why do people get so defensive?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] shefsalad7:
soft bricked! stuck! odin fail

Edit: i fixed it. I just used odin on a newer computer running windows 7. Now I'm gold! Thanks

I was trying to flash this via odin it didn't seemed to be working so i disconnected the phone. Now I am stuck in odin mode with the phone yellow triangle computer symbol. I have been trying to flash this md5 and the old stock md5. It will go through the entire process and then say fail! I have tried re-installing the usb drivers and rebooting a few times. I tried every usb port I have. Please help! I'm bricked!!! ahh

File analysis..

Enter CS for MD5..

Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

Please wait..

Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

Leave CS..

SetupConnection..

Initialzation..

Get PIT for mapping..

Firmware update start..

boot.img

recovery.img

system.img.ext4

amss.bin

cache.img.ext4

mdm.bin

Complete(Write) operation failed.

All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] casonswag:
Do u have the latest odin and do u have other usb cables??
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] shefsalad7:
Update:

Fixed it by using a newer computer :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] casonswag:
Glad you got it fixed
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] xsteven77x:
I'm happy too :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] vmartinez39:
I just flashed and selected Auto Reboot check box only.

I didn't wipe my data, and had the Juggernaut ROM. I thought this thing would wipe the phone and all personal data but it didn't. After the Odin flash, it just upgraded my apps and everything works (not rooted obviously) .

I like the ROM. Hate the mms APk from stock. Aosp Kmart would be awesome but what can you do.

Now just gonna stick with stock ROM. Now I can sell this phone without having to explain to the buyer you know its rooted and stuff.

I must admit I like this device now and with the source ics kernal out, I hope cm9 comes out

The I will be happy. If not just sell and pick up gs3. Again still on the fence. I have too many android devices now so I need to dump a few if these.

Thanks for this
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] NinoAl:
Just finished flashin this and first thing i noticed is the smoothness on the launcher compared to 2.3...im liking it so far :-)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Rushing:
yo

it only takes like thirty seconds to flsh CWM remove that bloat for your customer show them how to put on a new ROM . Sell it for more rooted and unlocked
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] eggnoodle:
I'm currently on a GB rom. I didn't do the previous maintance update prior to ICS. Can I just use this procedure to update to stock ICS?

thanks!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Rushing:
Yes, by using Odin to flash the complete phone software to your phone you bypass getting your old software ready for ics..

Basically it will flash stock recovery stock radio and stock ROM all in one six minute (approx) flash and then there is a three min reboot.

Wipe your phone prior to flashing with Odin doesn't wipe for you.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Atmazzz:
xsteven77x Thanks for this! Been waiting on this file.

I got ICS via Kies yesterday and rerooted already. I've been thinking I might sell this phone and get a GS3. Odin'ed this tar in about 6 minutes, no problems.

Thanks again.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Ascarface23:
Did the kies update ...took forever ...this is on wife's phone and cousin phone worked on both easy ..and made it even easy to make it stock "in case" all three phone rooted via 3.0.7zip GG :thumbup:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] LoopDoGG79:
I've heard complaints on other threads bout camera problems, power off and reboot hangs and bad batt life, anybody experience this?

Sent from the Darkside, ICS style
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Rushing:
Works 100 percent Thanks,

No lag good battery life good cell quality camera works no hangs ever

Even have 15 toggle pull down now:D
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] krad42:
How did you get the 15 toggle been aearcjing and only foind it for deodexed rom and not this
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Rushing:
its right here

its located Developement, under toggles,I wrote a guide to help with the install.:beer:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] krad42:
Tried it no go for me had to revert back. I flashed then renamed systemui.odex rebooted. Alao tried wiping cache. Missibg stus bar.any ideas
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Datfoooo:
Does anyone has the USB storage problem? When I'm transferring files to sd card using suave cable it cuts in and out.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Rushing:
huh

what is a suave cable?

---------- Post added at 08:57 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:56 PM ----------

read the first three or four pages of this posting and then ask questions about the toggle in the toggle posting Ill try and help you. ( whoever)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] dynamite1985:
Just to forewarn, this update tripped my flash counter...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Rushing:
what

not mine IM at zero I ve actually flashed it three times mine just says

NO

okay perhaps because you are with

Telus

that makes sense.

(*

can someone confirm this?

)

where did you see your counter? :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] krad42:
I read the entire thread and that's why I asked how you got it going on this from since this one is nit deodexed. All posts lead to the fact that it will not work on this one.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] dynamite1985:
in Download mode under 'Custom Binary Download'.

Probably should of mentioned that when I flashed this through Odin, it failed, but upon a reboot, ICS booted up fine.

Also tried to restore to the Gingerbread odin tar, and got the same results... so not sure whats up

EDIT: Odin seems to be failing when flashing amss.bin
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Rushing:
Yes Odin is failing huh...

So do you have the new stock ROM or another ics ROM.

You need to turn of your anti virus and firewalls prior to using Odin
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Datfoooo:
USB cable
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] xsteven77x:
Flashing official firmwares never trips the ODIN counter. The counter only counts CUSTOM firmwares. Which our forum does not really make their rom's into odin packages so there is very little reason for it to ever get tripped.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] mikeDCMDVA:
Successfully flashed this via ODIN and phone is stuck at Samsung Galaxy S II Tmobile Logo with the blue progress bar just a tiny bit before 100%....

Edit:

Stock Recovery, wiped, re-flashed via Odin - moving farther now.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] OyesIM4U2NV:
watch out for hard brick bug with ics recovery
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Hatefly:
ODIN Issue

Anyone else having trouble with posting the Recovery to Odin? I DL the .tar file and add it to PDA and when I press start it says something about the strings and then says pass/fail 0/0 and nothing.

Tried this a few times and for some reason doesn't seem to work. Very odd. I would love to get root again. Anyone assist?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Rushing:
what file are you flashing through odin?

and tell me your procedure
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] vlad2277:
Question

Guys is this oficial ICS T-Mobile ROM that you get from Kies?

OR is there a difference?

Why have this and not take from there for our phone?

Thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Rushing:
its easier

this route is easier and is the same result complete stock...

factory wipe and darkside wipe prior to using odin to install a new rom... I did and everything is flawless.. Ive flashed this rom about five times its tried and true but read read read if you are not sure... Kies is more particular to whether or not you are already on stock if you are then try kies

I read the kies takes 30 minutes though

and the odin route is approximately 8 minutes........
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] bobbyphoenix:
Any chance of making a flashable zip? Or can that not be done? I see ROMs that are "mostly" stock, but I would like one without "Tweaked lightly" or anything modified at all. I'm not fond of using any other method only because I'm not familiar with things other than flashing through CWM, but if it's not possible I guess this is the second best way. Right?

EDIT - OR - Maybe if someone who is complete stock, but rooted, can make a Nandroid back up for me? Sorry to be greedy. :-)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Rushing:
Its golden to have ability to flash thru Odin the complete software for your phone... After flashing, install cwm with odin then flash s u dot zip or root.zip

Sent from the future.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Hatefly:
Attach phone in Odin mode

I attach the attached file from post one listed as Recovery.tar to the PDA section in Odin. From there I press start.

Normally it would move on and flash the recovery. In my case it just kinda flickers and then says it's done. No errors no successes. Very odd.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Rushing:
b sure to turn off your anti virus and that your phone is recognized you'll see it in yellow on Odin

also wipe everything before Odin
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] pyraxiate:
Have Odin running first ( as administrator ). Disable antivirus , then plug the USB while holding vol up and down
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] lomri:
worked for me as well.

thanks
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] xsteven77x:
Are you guys that are having problems using the Odin I provided? If not that's the first mistake. All versions of Odin do not work on all Samsung models.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] lomri:
i used 1.85 odin. but not from your download link
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] pyraxiate:
+1

Only use the version of Odin in the first link for our GS2's
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] head33:
This is great thanks ive flashed it twice i updated through kies and after i noticed i had stuff i shouldnt . I rerooted but my root broke . I was able to read but wasnt able to write to the system su wouldnt update got errors saying failed to find root or write to the system . Tried every method people said . So i used this to reflash it . Even restored backups and root still failed . So after doing this one time i was able to get root for one day then it broke . Tried and tried no luck so i factory reset wiped super wipe like 8 times powered off flashed the odin tar and bam . 15 minutes later i got root , and everything is working beautiful no ciq 15 togglez new boot image new tw 50 something bloat apps gone had the svoice didnt measure up to the hype . So my point is if u flash this wipe ur sys first not just caches but the sys partion too. Thats what is causing the problems and yeah when i first booted up it was slow but thats cause it has to settle . After about thirty min it was smooth as butter . So thanks this helped .
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] hompsar:
Awesome. Months and months on GB roms that didn't cut it and after waiting I finally went ahead and did this stock ODIN flash. Figured I would much rather have a stock ICS than a bunk GB. After all this time flashing custom roms I have come to the realization that what I look for the most (battery and performance) are most likely found the best on the stock experience. Especially after reading so many people stating that Samsung really outdid themselves on their SGS2 ICS update. For now I think I will stick woth stock (minus TW) and see how that goes.

PS

Thanks for all your input in this thread. Read every post 3 times from beginning to end before doing the update so that everything went smooth (and it did) :)
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] brentsalinas714:
No root yet?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] pyraxiate:
Dude....seriously. ... read. Not only did I post everything for you all, but the OP put it into the first post as well. This isn't a 500 page thread....... its a whopping 13 .......
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] pyraxiate:
Here is my previous post. As I said before.......wipe first. I don't care that you don't want to go through setting everything back up........ if you do not, you will experience issues.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] xsteven77x:
I added everything to the OP for convenience not sure how you missed it...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] pyraxiate:
And apparently didn't see the post I made midway with everything in it lol
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] hompsar:
Getting a hang on reboot. Anyone else? Even when done through TB.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] pyraxiate:
Are you wiping and fixing permissions using cwm? If so, its very well known and documented. You can't use CWM for those tasks. Instead, you need to use the darkside cache wipe / permission fixer. It should clear up your issue
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] hompsar:
Ah. Got so used to GB. Do you have a link? I'm sure I'll find it but if you happen to have it. Much appreciated.

PS

I wonder if that's why my phone seems laggy too?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] hompsar:
Stock seems sluggish. My dad's phone which has never been rooted got the ICS update and still sluggish too.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Passtschon:
I currently have Android Verion 2.3.6, Baseband T989UVKL1, and Kernel 2.6.35.11, Build Number Gingerbread.UVKL1. My phone has CWM and is rooted, but other than that it is stock.

My question is this. Can I odin this ICS over top of what I have now? Or do I need to return it to its stock version of 2.3.6 before I odin the ICS stuff onto it? I'm sure this is a dumb question, but I'd rather know before I try and brick it. Thanks in advance.

Also, I see you must factory wipe and darkside wipe before doing this. Would someone please explain that a little more in detail for me? I'm sorry I'm not very well versed in the lingo, but I'm trying, and I don't want to mess this up. How does one go about factory wiping / darkside wiping in order to prepare for the odin ICS.