yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] fujisd:
Thanks again for the help. Is there any way I can just exit out of DL mode and just use my phone as stock again so I can try and do this again tomorrow when I have more time?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] xcrazydx:
Unplug it. Hold power button until it restarts
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] jd1639:
Nandroid and new phone

I have not been able to find and answer...For us noobs who have bricked a phone and warrantied it out, can we restore a nandroid from the previous phone. I've flashed twrp and noticed it creates a different folder for backups than what the old phone created on the ext-sd. I'm not sure if it's phone specific and therefore the nandroid would be also. The nandroid is not what bricked the original phone and I did restore it a few times so know it's good. I'd really would not like to brick the new phone the same day I got it!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] vincom:
update: added twrp 2.2.2.0 odin flashable tar file in the op
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] devinelmore:
of course the nandroids are phone specific its like a copy of your phone therefore only works on the phone it came off of
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] fujisd:
I just wanted to thank xcraxydx for your help and of course vincom for the write up. I got CWM loaded on my phone. I just used a different computer and it worked first time. Now I have to figure out which rom to load.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] stretch21:
you do wonderful work vincom, just wanted to send you my thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] kamelda:
Can upgrade from ICS to Jelly Bean via OTA after rooting

I know this is the wrong area, but I used these instructions and they were done so well -I figured I would ask here. I would like to try Jellybean, is there a way to install without waiting for the OTA AT&T update? If so, send me a link to topic that works. Also how do the OTA updates work on rooted phones anyway?

Thanks in advance:)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] xcrazydx:
Yeah flash a custom Rom from the dev section.

Ota updates don't work on rooted phones, you have to go back to stock via the methods explained in this thread.

Do some reading around and you'll find some options
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] berniesteven:
Migrated over here from Atrix 4G forums. Got the phone yesterday, and voided the warranty today. Great job on this tutorial. Worked flawlessly. Am now restoring apps, etc. with tibu.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] stickfeller:
just performed my first rooting with no problems or uncertainty. im so happy, thank you so much!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] inpressi75:
Successful root on ATT I727 [November 23 2012]

Thanks vincom. Created this account solely to post thanks and show future noobs (not that I ain't one still) that this HOWTO continues to work till 11/23/2012. :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] jsarino:
I should've posted this sooner, but the tutorial is pretty clear, and had no problems putting CWM and rooting my Skyrocket. Thanks again, vincom!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] qrim:
If this rooting method working in Galaxy S Advance i9070P?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Datron:
I've always wondered the same thing. Care to flash away and let us know?

Unclefest v2 alive and kicking - support SeanZ!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] qrim:
I try and this method working in the Samsung Galaxy S Advance i9070P!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Datron:
Awesome, wild man. That was a bold move. Cheers.

Unclefest v2 alive and kicking - support SeanZ!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] badboyblue:
Please reupload SU, BUSYBOX file, the file can not be found , thanks for sharing
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] vincom:
i wasnt hosting it btw, just tested it, link works for me
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] :
Ever heard of Google :rolleyes:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] ubuntujason:
Root & update or new rom?

hey all~

WOW what a great, exhaustive and concise guide! Thanks! I have a question though ... i apologize if it has been asked, but i don't recall seeing it.

I [obviously as I am here] have a Samsung Skyrocket i727. I very much wish to rid it of bloatware etc. My question is this, I'd like to eventually update to Jelly Bean [which I read Samsung WILL do for our phone eventually ...]

If I root it, and rid it of bloatware, will I still be able to update to JB using OTA Updates? [Like KIES]

OR

Should I forget about waiting for samsung and AT&T and just install a JB based ROM?

I AM comfortable using ODIN ... and installing CWM or TWRP2 just looking for the best route!

Thanks guys

~j [the new guy]
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] :
Why not root now then when jb official drops just return to stock and run it
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] ubuntujason:
Well now there's an idea that didn't even occur to me :s Then after returning to stock to update, I could reroot :P

Thanks!

~j
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] ubuntujason:
Success! Thanks :)

hey~

WOW that took all of 3 minutes ... installed TWRP 2 [the custom one made by the thread's awesome author] installed it, grabbed the su .zip file and viola!

Thanks man! Now to rid my skyrocket of the stupid bloatware!!!

~j
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] nucl3archick3n:
Odin fail

I tried to root and got a fail I was able to re boot my phone but am wondering what went wrong or something I didn't do. Does usb debugging need to be enabled?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] nucl3archick3n:
Ok so enable USB debuging and if I get a fail again do I remove the battery first like how can I retry the root
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] ubuntujason:
Yea USB Debugging needs to be enable ... and make sure you follow the guide very closely. its a quick process, but if ya check the wrong box in ODIN or disconnect at the wrong time, it won't work ... good luck :)

~j [still somewhat the new guy]
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] vincom:
usb debugging has no effect for dl mode, its only applicable once phone has booted up.

go through the odin troubleshooting section in op to pinpoint the problem

Posted w/xda app w/ i727R

MY STICKIES

| ROMS | KERNELS | FIRMWARE | RADIOS | HOWTO'S | GUIDES | INFo |

NEWB GUIDES TO: RESTORE TO STOCK | USE ODIN | INSTALL CWM | ROOT |
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] ubuntujason:
I stand corrected! Thank you for pointing that out, I must've read something wrong as I thought for sure it was needed to root :s.

~j
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] simonbarsinistr:
Just want to say thanks for the guide, it's been very helpful!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] bribery:
First off, I want to thank for the guide. I wasn't able to do it with anybody else's instructions.

However, I'm not done, I need a little additional help.

I did the entire process, including the upgrading of the binaries, but when I check the root checker it says it didn't work.

Now, everything was very clear, besides the point where it said:

"REBOOT INTO CWM/TWRP: instructions in first page"

There was no clear reference as to how to do that. However, I followed the instructions for entering in Recovery Mode, I think it was the same.

The WINTEAM screen appeared and I was inside the GUI. I found the file and flashed it. Then I followed the rest of the instructions and upgraded the binaries inside the SuperSU App, but the root checker says it didn't work.

I would like to uninstall the TWRP and try again with the CWM. Anybody could instruct me in this direction?

Thank you.

ps: absolute newbie here
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Datron:
Just download cwm and install it over teamwin. Instructions are everywhere.

Unclefest v2 alive and kicking - support SeanZ!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] vincom:
cwm/twrp is the "recovery mode", quote from op

"ENTERING IN TO RECOVERY MODE IS THE SAME METHOD FOR BOTH ATT AND ROGERS SKYROCKETS

ENTERING IN TO RECOVERY MODE IS THE SAME METHOD FOR BOTH STOCK AND A CUSTOM RECOVERY (CWM/TWRP)"

to change custom recoveries, just flash it in the current recovery you have, yes u can flash cwm if you r on twrp and vice a versa

you probably hit "deny" to grant root checker root access, open supersu and clear all entries, then when you open root checker, hit allow or grant or something similiar to that to let root checker to be able to get root (look at the pic below, its in the op for root).

this info is all in the op about giving root access with supersu for apps.

yes this is a newb thread, but some reading and searching is needed as i can not write every possible situation a user can encounter when modding their phone, but this info is all in the op.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] simonbarsinistr:
In fact you can just go to the list of apps in supersu, click on rootchecker (the little hashtag to the right of the app name will be grey if it was denied root access) a pop up with the options for that app will come up, change the first line from "prompt" or "deny" to "grant". The hashtag will turn green, and you can try the root check again.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] yesh1773:
Will this work on sony xperia tipo dual?

Will this work on sony xperia tipo dual?

Thank you
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Datron:
Yes. Go ahead and follow vincoms post using your Sony device...

NO you moron! Go away. Forum rules instruct you research before you posting.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Darkeligos:
ALL mirrors to the various CWMs are currently down. Sk8 and the ones in this thread. Please reupload?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] ei poopacabra:
broken links

"1. HOW TO INSTALL CWM: ON STOCK FIRMWARE OR CUSTOM ROMS: GB OR ICS "

im trying to do the first step and the cwm files wont download even with firefox. gets to the link but once you click download it gives you nothing.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] vincom:
just tested, both cwm and twrp links working, it could of been devhost having issues
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] stuckmoto:
Just wanted to say thanks for the tutorial. My wife finally let me root her skyrocket so I dropped in on this thread to grab the recovery/busybox. Everything went smooth. Now she has to pick a ROM.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] feodrovna:
Vincom's method rocks

This method is rock solid and works on my SGSII skyrocket like a charm. I had absolutely no issues and the described

protocol is awesome! Keep up the great work Vincom! :)

All best

Feo :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] ersin_xxx:
thanks

---------- Post added at 07:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:38 PM ----------

thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Screambloody:
Can I use this with samsung galaxy s2 skyrocket HD 1757?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] omegacore:
Will this method work on the UCLI3 build? I updated my phone to the latest OTA before I realized it was not the fabled JB upgrade. Now I want to flash a custom ROM, will this method work? ( I could not find a straight yes or no for this).

Thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] jd1639:
You can install a custom rom with it, including the jb leak. A restore of a nandroid of the jb leak probably will not restore correctly. Other restores should work fine.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] vincom:
from the opening statement in the op:

step #1 from op

since ucli3 is stock ics, then the answer is yes, seems clear to me
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] i727guy:
question on CWM install

Hi Vincom,

newbie here .

I have stock ICS 4.0.4 on glaxy skyrocket at&t, I am thinking about using cm-10.0.0-skyrocket.zip . I have been reading your guide about CM flush, excellent write-up!!! I have the following question:

Do I need to install CWM 5.5.0.4 and then Custom ClockworkMod Touch v6 before I flush with CM10 ROM? Or can i just start with

CWM 5.5.0.4

--> install CM10 and then install ClockworkMod Touch v6 later (after I am up with Cm10)?

Thanks in advance.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] vincom:
if you read the dev install instructions in their op they all state to use the updated cwm or twrp, so update first then flash rom
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] i727guy:
Hi Vincom,

Thanks your for your quick response.

I am a bit paranoid, as I am afraid of bricking my device . :) Sorry to repeat my question again.

So, is I read the dev document write, I guess I can directly load CWM 6.0 and then flush the phone with CM10, right?

Thanks.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Chrome DaddyO:
CWM Update

Go easy on me. I am trying to update the CWM. I visit the thread and it indicates there is a script that will automatically update to the latest recovery. There is an .sh file for download. From what I can gather this is not the method you describe? Do i download the "Flashable zip:" file "cwm6023touch_v14.4.6_skyrocket.zip"? then use it from within CWM install zip from sdcard?

BTW, I know you've heard it a million times, because I've read almost every post in this thread, but this is an amazing tutorial. Its a scary proposition to potentially brick a piece of hardware like this! Nice to have a guide and help from someone very familiar with it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] vincom:
looks like sk8 changed his op, u can use the .sh file if you know how, the answer is yes to use the "flashable zip" and flash that in the custom recovery of either cwm or twrp

ill update the op to reflect that
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Chrome DaddyO:
WOW

Thanks, i really appreciate the quick response.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] benraines:
..Deleted
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Zenoxio:
I'm attempting the first step; Odin & CWM. But Odin never sees my phone; my phone goes into Download Mode just fine but Odin never sees it. My computer pops up with this error (see attached). I have then tried downloading your driver (http://www.mediafire.com/?9qaqkld45387lzi) and it did not fix the issue (tried restarting too). I don't have any Kies stuff on my PC. I tried different USB slots too. Also tried Device Manager->Update Driver for the Samsung USB but it said it was "up to date".

Any thoughts? Thanks. I'm using Win7 64bit.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] vincom:
you have driver issues, uninstall any samsung software and drivers(from device manager), restart the comp. and only install the usb drivers.

or try another computer
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Zenoxio:
I have no Samsung software (see attached). :/

I looked through Device Manager and saw no Samsung devices there. I see like 30 USB things listed, but they're all "USB Root Hub" etc.

I don't have another computer to try it on.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] vincom:
if windows gives you that error trying to install the drivers its a usb driver issue, its one of those usb devices thats the prob, did you ever have a sony phone. i cant tell which one is the problem or to delete as it might have unexpected consequences that you might not know how to undo, and i dont want to be the person you blame. you need a little computer savvy to figure it out.

do a google search on how to remove usb devices/drivers from a win7 64 computer.

the easiest for now to rule out drivers issue is to borrow someone else comp.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] ALD3:
Just a thought but have you tried the usb slots in the back of your pc? Sometimes the front usb slots doesn't play nice with devices. I have had that problem several times with Samsung devices, went to back 1 and no problem.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] randomweather:
any chance to get those screenshot showing up in your guide from your initial posts? Thanks:)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] curiouscrackers:
The Guide for the Ultimate Newb

I had to get an account just so I could say thank you for this awesome guide, I just keep coming back to it. All the answers seem to be here on xda.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] SSKREEPER:
Thanks

I just wanted to say thanks for this guide. I had my Skyrocket greased up and ready to go in no time.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] kastababy:
Thanks for the root instructions!

I successfully used this to root my Skyrocket that was upgraded to AT&T's ICS ROM.

I am now researching for a custom ROM to upgrade my phone to Jelly Bean - Any suggestions for a great, easy to use ROM?:cyclops:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Jonny176:
here here
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] jsarino:
Look for Cyanogenmod threads...CM10 stable for JB 4.1.2, CM10.1 nightlies for JB 4.2.2.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Chrome DaddyO:
Rogers pushed Jelly Bean last night

I currently run ICS and used this tutorial to root my phone, thanks vincom. Last night Rogers pushed the new Jelly Bean, I have not accepted the install yet as i'm wondering if this tutorial will work with JB?:)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] vincom:
yes it does as i just tested it on the sammobile dl, i updated op
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] ausia:
I currently have rooted ICS using this guide a while ago but now there's a Rogers Jelly Bean upgrade being pushed. So...

What will happen to my existing root when I accept the upgrade?

Can I keep root through the upgrade?

Or do I have to re-do this root from scratch?

Thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] vincom:
read op
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] simonbarsinistr:
Re: [HOWTO] THE ULTIMATE NEWB GUIDE &gt; INSTALL CWM/TWRP | ROOT | UNROOT the SKYROCKE

The post directly above yours also had the answer.

Thanks again vincom, this made getting cm10 on my friends skyrocket a piece of cake. I've helped out a few friends similarly, and had a hell of a time with a vibrant. I think we had the skyrocket all set in a couple hours in whatever free time we had at work. No hassles what so ever, great work!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] liuac:
[Q] Root for Skyrocket with Jelly Bean and Mac

Hello,

I have a Macbook Pro and I recently got the official Jelly Bean from Rogers (it's like AT&T in Canada) for my Galaxy S II LTE. I want to root my phone but would also like to have the option to unroot it in case I need to turn my phone in for the warranty.

Would this work for me? If not, what should I do?

Thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Chrome DaddyO:
Just performed the JB update this morning via Kies (yuck) and then rooted with Vincom's awesome tutorial! No problems! BTW Jelly Bean is really nice, they brought back the brightness adjustment from the status bar. Its very smooth and fluid.

Thanks Again Vincom!

:D
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] hechoen:
You can start by not quoting the entire post. lol Odin won't work on a MAC. Look at a program called Heimdall. There are tons of tutorials for it here on xda. It's open source and cross platform.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] vincom:
yup, dont quote such a big post

like hechoen says, use Heimdall, or borrow a pc, just takes a few minutes.

im uploading a flashable deodexed rooted w/mohans kernelk, will be done soon.

to return to stock ics via cwm/twrp(no odin needed) in the howto in my restore to stock guide, good for warranty repair when having a dead usb port, driver issues and for mac users
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] mepa1363:
Fail to root SGH-I727R

I have a samsung galaxy s2x (SGH-I727R) from rogers. I tried to root it but it did not work as I used a wrong instruction (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1514434) :( Then I did reset factory which removed the USB storage and made the phone fresh. I then tried another instruction that I cannot remember what it was. I did not work neither I guess. Because, when I put a Bell sim card into the phone it did not recognize that, but there was a superuser app installed in the application menu. However, I tried to run the reset factory again and try another approach, but it did not work. When I try to run reset factory it stops after a couple of seconds. When I shutdown the phone, it cannot completely be off and I have to remove the battery to make it off. Should I install its original ROM?!

So I am really really confused and I don't know what to do. I am also new in this kind of things. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Ebi
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] mktmosia:
Hey guys i have been trying to root my vodafone smart tab 10 and i always end up stuck. So can i plz get a step by step guid.:confused:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] simonbarsinistr:
Re: [HOWTO] THE ULTIMATE NEWB GUIDE &gt; INSTALL CWM/TWRP | ROOT | UNROOT the SKYROCKE

You'll have to search for a forum specific to that device.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] io1920:
question???, to install a custom recovery on skyrocket with leaked JB, do i have to use DEODEXED or ODEXED is OK to custom recovery.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] simonbarsinistr:
Re: [HOWTO] THE ULTIMATE NEWB GUIDE &gt; INSTALL CWM/TWRP | ROOT | UNROOT the SKYROCKE

The Rom being odexed or deodexed doesn't affect the recovery, you can use either. The recover is its own separate layer of software, it'll work even If you format the system and have no OS at all.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] PhoneTay11:
I upgraded my samsung s2 version 2.3.6 to 4.0.4 through the Kies. Then I tried to install TWRP 2.2.0 and Odin 1.85. I saw COM 14 ; COM 17 when I hit start button .It said

FAILED. Now it showed a yellow triangle in the middle of phone & monitor pictures. ( including : Firmware upgrade encountered an issue . please select recovery mode in Kies & try again). Please help . Thank you very much.

I just tried other laptop . I saw COM 3 but it said it couldn't open the serial (COM )port . All thread completed (success 0/ failed 1)

Please help. Thank you very much.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] jd1639:
Re: [HOWTO] THE ULTIMATE NEWB GUIDE &gt; INSTALL CWM/TWRP | ROOT | UNROOT the SKYROCKE

The yellow triangle is download mode do you're still ok. The twrp version you're using is pretty old. Find a newer version, 2.4, and try again. As long as odin recognizes your phone keep trying to flash. It's not uncommon to take more than one try.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] hednik:
This is my wife's phone so i don;t use it as much for flashing just rooted it and installed mohan embryo so pardon the newbie question. Does the flashing of the counter reset zip and then odin flashing of the stock firmware return it to factory stock as in out of the box stock for warranty purposes ? On my GS3 it has more steps and what not so I'm not sure doing just the two things will make it make to "out of the box". Thank you !
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] vincom:
reset was needed back in the day because of modified stock roms being flashed through odin, eg k0anes stock rom, not needed anymore, check odin mode to see if its states no custom rom

wont hurt to flash it though but does nothing to stock rom

my suggestion: if not needed donot flash it
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Krakozawr:
Re: [HOWTO] THE ULTIMATE NEWB GUIDE &gt; INSTALL CWM/TWRP | ROOT | UNROOT the SKYROCKE

Hi Vincom!

I read your very useful helps, more - I use it at the past time to install custom recovery and root my skyrocket. I have this experience ;)

But I have one question. What about TWRP initial installation to the stock phone with GooManager? Is it a proper way?

Thank You.