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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] cspiresucks:
Straight Talk SG3 SCH-S968C

Hi

I'm looking for information on the Straight Talk SG3 SCH-S968C the phone is rooted. However I'm looking for a CWM Recovery or any recovery. I see this thread is for the Straight Talk SG2 if there is a thread for the SCH-S968C please point me in the right direction. All help with this matter would be greatly appreciated.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
Your best bet would be to search in the s3 forums.

Sent from my SGH-S959G
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] jdphnfan:
is MHL supported with any of these custom roms ( mr.cooks preferred). I dont have a MHL adaptor to test this with. I know this phone is supposed to support it, and I want to buy the cable/dongle but wanted to know if it worked or not first.

thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] fiody:
still trying to unlock SGH S959

I followed OP instructions. I flashed to the latest stable cynogen 10.1.3 and the latest modem firmware I777UCMD8_modem. I put my tmobile sim and still no go. It asks for a sim unlock code. What do I do??
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] jdphnfan:
Searching google i found this:

http://www.xda-developers.com/android/sgs-2-sim-unlock-code-finder-frees-your-sgs-2/

But since i do not have a T-Mobile Version, Only StraightTalk, I can only tell you to use it at your own risk.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] fiody:
Thanks for the link but unfortunately it does not apply with me. Mine is also the StraighTalk (tracfone) version, how do you unlock yours?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
1. Read the rest of the OP.

-or-

2. Search this thread. This has been discussed countless times.

Sent from my SGH-S959G
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] jdphnfan:
never had to "unlock" my sim, ive never even turned it on without it. I would say your best option if you cant use that link, is call your provider. which I assume is straight Talk, and your phone is a t-mobile? am I correct?

I love this phone so much I talked my father in law into buying one, now just waiting cor the seller.

once it gets here, root, cwm, mr.cooks rom, then a call to straight talk to switch it over... ( any issuses with that order, experienced people? )
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] razen_kain:
If you're going to install cooked 2.2 you can skip the root step. Just Odin in cwm and flash cooked. It's already rooted with busybox, super user, and AJK.

Edit: actually after you Odin in cwm you need to flash the philz cwm 6.0.2.7 because it had the kernel option you need for AJK. THEN, flash cooked ROM.

Sent from my SGH-S959G
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] fiody:
I do not think my issue has been discussed and OP certainly does not provide information to my situation.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] IndigoAK:
Are you trying to unlock the phone?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] fiody:
Yes, I want the phone to be able to use any sim. I flashed to the latest stable cynogen 10.1.3 and the latest modem firmware I777UCMD8_modem. It asks for a unlock code. Do I need to flash a different rom and modem, or what?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] IndigoAK:
What you're trying to do is currently illegal in the US, but if you really are set on doing it, there are posts earlier in the thread that have information on successfully unlocking this phone. I've been with this thread since the very beginning, so I'm at least 95% sure. Just got to do a bit of searching. I don't think anybody right now is just going to come out and tell you how (I'm fairly sure XDA's policy is nothing overtly illegal).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] fiody:
It is illegal only in NYC and for phones purchased this year. Neither is the case for us. I searched but It is hard to find something specific to my situation.

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Did it work out for you, were you able to unlock it?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] IndigoAK:
The law passed last October is nationwide and as far as I know, the bill currently being put through Congress with a push from the White House hasn't been passed by either the House or Senate.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
I have no problem letting anyone know how to unlock their phone. In fact the information is in the OP, and has been discussed in great detail not only in this thread but many others in the s2 forums. It simply comes down to the fact that I have responded to fiody's question and been told I was wrong. It's impossible to help someone who isn't willing to help themselves. fiody just needs to read. The information is here.

Sent from my SGH-S959G
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] IndigoAK:
I stand corrected. I'm just not sure what XDA's policy is. The US has taken down websites for less. :P
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] marduk191:
Was there a later OTA on the factory firmware that changed the way this works for network/sim unlocks?

I'm asking because I got one of these a couple of days ago and have tried on the stock ROM, CM10.1.3, and the latest omni, using the information in the OP, and have been unsuccessful so far. It reads the password as a bunch of diamonds with question marks and shows that it is in the same locked state after using the first network unlock method. The second unlock method shows up as incompatible with the device when I go to the playstore.

The APNs show up, and it scans for ATT and US networks, but none of them will connect (using an ATT sim card). Flashing any modem other than the stock one simply leaves it with a blank APN list. If you need more information then I can post it. Feel free to point out any mistakes I might have made or information I missed .
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] razen_kain:
I don't believe this phone has ever had an ota update

Sent from my SGH-S959G
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] trevor.bman:
No I have called straight talk and they said they don't update they sell the phones as is

.. What you see is what you get
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] david72262:
I got my replacement phone back a couple days ago I must say ST does replace these very easily 2nd one so far. Just been runnning stock for a few days phone works great they sent a brand new one not a reconditioned one like the last one ones. My question is there a differeance anyone has noticed between the gray model and the black model? Just asking someone with the gray phone to confirm all is good in following OP like it was with the black older model.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Spinergy02:
They actually told me that these phones were incapable of being updated and that any attempt to update would result in a brick. Big lol there :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] david72262:
just wanted to confirm on stock replacement phone it automatically shuts off at 19% battery life so you can't kill the battery by draining it to o%
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] marduk191:
Welp, I couldn't get anything in the OP to make it unlock. I gave it to some kids to use as an iPod lol. Thanks for trying to help.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] yaakovg:
Unlock Straight Talk SGH-S959G (really!)

I wanted to unlock my SGH-S959G for international use without running a new kernel (yet!).

Instructions that Mr-Cook provided on the OP page are terse, but they do work. Here are the steps that I took (and more details are found on the OP page):

Install CWM recovery using Odin

Copy "root zip" AND a new modem (I used I777UCLL6_modem.zip) to external SD card using USB file transfer mode.

boot into CWM recovery (three finger grab and hold) and install "root zip" and modem via CWM recovery. Note, the volume keys move up and down on the menu. The power key does a select.

reboot the phone

Install busybox from play store.

Get GalaxySimUnlock (find on XDA if your can't get it from Google Play).

Grant SU priviliges to GalaxySimUnlock and unlock your phone (make backup of EFS). You can (should!) save that backup onto your PC (find it on external SDCard under directory GalaxySimUnlock.

ST sim should still work, and others too (I checked an old T-mobile Sim and didn't get a sim locked message) but won't be able to verify all is OK until I go overseas where I plan to get a sim card for local use.

Thank you Mr Cook and author of GalaxySimLock
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Stormalistic:
CWM- Odin

okay when i start and have my phone in usb mode and still on the ID:COM is yellow. but when i go to put my phone in download mode it doesnt show any color at all not yellow and not green so the first part of this root never works for me. Not sure what im doing wrong if i could get some help id appreciate it.

UPDATE thanks to razen kane i was told i needed a new cwm tar file can anyone link?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] razen_kain:
Just download it again from that same link. If that don't work I'll upload one for you

Sent from my SGH-S959G
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] marduk191:
Here is an apk for galaxysimunlock that works fine on this phone for a free network unlock. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6aG-MNdKuXCUWIwMkQycG1HS2c/edit?usp=sharing . I tested it on 2 SGH-S959G's.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] trevor.bman:
i got an error

file unavailable

Sorry, there's a problem with this file. Please reload

UPDATE

ok sorry i was able to move it to my drive then download it idk
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] creepyncrawly:
Is this the same file? GalaxSimUnlock
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] trevor.bman:
yes i downloaded both they have the same file size just one file name is spaced
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Stormalistic:
Fail on Odin-CWM

okay didnt work still got a fail..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] woodsninja:
Stormaholic, I have the GalaxySim Unlock pro apk. I can send it to you if you like. I used it and it reads unlocked. Dont have another sim to test with though.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Stormalistic:
Thanks

I am trying to root my phone lol, not just unlock..but the cwm tar file doesnt work.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] woodsninja:
Sorry. That message was for the guy above. I havent been to sleep yet. Again sorry. But if you want ro unlock, like I said I have the pro apk.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Stormalistic:
NP, and Thanks

yea ill prolly want that once my phone is successfully rooted. :3
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
So did you resolve the issue with the phone not being recognized while in download mode? It will not work unless your phone is in download mode. If not you need to install the drivers that are linked in the OP.

Sent from my SGH-S959G
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Stormalistic:
Yes Download mode works now.

It does work now, but i get a fail everytime i try to do cwm with odin..not sure why.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
This could be caused by a bad download, non Samsung or bad USB cable, or possibly your computer/ USB port on your computer.

Check your download. Try a different USB cable. Try a different USB port, or computer.

Sent from my SGH-S959G
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Stormalistic:
well..

Thanks for your help, but by your answers i guess its definately on my end, my usb cable that game with my phone died along time ago..and i have tried all the usb ports on my computer..and i dont have another computer i can try..oh well my fault for buying a pos phone lol.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] atvspecialties:
I'm betting it's the cable you're using. Not just any cable will work. I've been right where you're at. Got a Samsung cable & smacked myself on the forehead....:eek::banghead::banghead::eek:

SGH-959G..... ????
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] marduk191:
Looks like the same file size so probably yes. I already had it on Gdrive to install on the phones so I figured I would post it.

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I'd say you are right. Most stock cables will work, where aftermarket charging cables usually will not.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Stormalistic:
oh well

i have no way of getting one fml
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] marduk191:
A stock cable from another phone would probably work. I used one from a Pantech phone on it. Maybe you could work that out.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] trevor.bman:
Where are you at not trying to be creepy but Maby if some one is close were all friendly Maby some one would help or borrow Maby
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] woodsninja:
Any where close to Monroe mi. I have a stock cable.

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How do I use mobile odin? What partition do I flash for the cwm?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] razen_kain:
I'm working on trying to get you a link for the .tar file of Ajk cwm but my dropbox act is full right now.

...Perhaps [MENTION=4934593]mr-cook[/MENTION] has one he could upload???

Sent from my SGH-S959G
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
Wow I had completely forgotten about that. It seems I have misplaced it, but I will try to get it uploaded tomorrow. I also made an Odin flashable CWM-v6.0.4.4 that I need to put on here.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] razen_kain:
Here ya go

https://www.dropbox.com/s/8spmndpqhxhy1jw/AJK-CWM.tar.md5

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] trevor.bman:
I was wondering is it possible to go past 6.0.4.4 or is that it. I'm only asking its not needed
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] IndigoAK:
Yes and no.

I think recovery zips have to be specifically made for this phone since it uses a different partition than most devices, but only if you want the recovery flash to be permanent.

You can flash any CWM zip of i777 inside CWM itself, but it will only apply until you reboot.

(hopefully that made sense)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] trevor.bman:
Perfect sense thanks one more question did you build the recovery zips and if yes then how hard is it like what skills/info would a person need to build them... I'm not building just curious
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] IndigoAK:
Nah, Mr. Cook uploaded them. I think he built them. You would have to ask him what's involved, but I would imagine it's not too difficult. Also, I think built is the wrong word. My guess is that there's just a few lines somewhere they need to be changed before it's rezipped.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
These are just i777 kernels from CM and AJK packaged to flash to the recovery partition on our phones. It's not hard at all. All you need is Notepad++ and 7zip (or other zip utility) and a little time. If you already have these things the best place to start is to just start looking inside of zip files for ROMs/ kernels. Looking at the folder structure, and opening up and reading the updater-script with Notepad++.

Sent from my SGH-S959G
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] trevor.bman:
ok so all it is is basically a flashable kernel... ok what i am getting at is is it possible for our phones to be updated to the newest recovery or is 6.0.4.4 the latest and last... like as in highest version possible
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] IndigoAK:
I've flashed one of the newer touch based recoveries before from within the recovery itself, having downloaded it from the CWM recovery website (so not one of the Mr. Cook's special zips) and while it succeeded and I could use the new features, it only stayed until I rebooted and then it reverted back to the previous version.

I'm going to assume that if it's possible to run it like I did, then it should be a relatively simple matter to do it the way Mr. Cook does it. Just an assumption, so don't quote me. I don't see why it wouldn't be possible though.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] fiody:
Did it work for you?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
No 6.0.4.5 is the latest available now that RenderBroken has built the new CM4.4. I have already made a zip and Odin version with it, but I haven't asked RenderBroken if it's OK to post it yet.

Sent from my SGH-S959G
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Stormalistic:
just thought id let you all know. I called samsung trying to get a replacement battery and a charger and they wouldnt replace it cuz it doesnt fall under the warranty guildlines. Samsung sucks ass.

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I'm in homestead FL. if so that would be awesome lol.

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also i have a stock cable from the s3 and from htc neither work
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
CWM

-6.0.4.5 Odin- SGH-S959G_CWM-v6.0.4.5.tar.md5 - 4.88 MB

-6.0.4.5 zip- SGH-S959G CWM_v6.0.4.5.zip - 5.01 MB

-6.0.4.4 Odin- SGH-S959G_CWM-v6.0.4.4.tar.md5 - 4.80 MB

-6.0.4.4 zip- already in the OP

-AJK CWM Odin- AJK-CWM.tar.md5 - 8.01 MB

Sent from my SGH-S959G
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] woodsninja:
Thank you for all your hard work mr-cook. One question though. Are there any special install instructions? The reason I ask is that every attempt I have made to flash in the 4.4 cwm from the op it has resulted in a bootloop requiring original Odin cwm flash to fix.

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Currently running your Cooked 2.2 w/ Philz cwm.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
I've been through that a few times myself. Are you running AJK kernel? It doesn't seem to be compatible with AJK. If you are on an AOSP kernel like from CM it works just fine. You may need to flash CM10.2, reboot recovery, and then flash the new CWM.

I am currently looking into a better way of doing this.

Sent from my SGH-S959G
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] razen_kain:
That's strange... I've used three times coming from cooked and worked fine. I just flashed it and then reboot recovery

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Spinergy02:
Same here. Flashed 6.0.4.4 before flashing Omni and flashed 6.0.4.5 just now without issue. I always make sure to reboot recovery after flashing a cwm update.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
OK. Here is the better way. Flash this first- RenderBroken CM-11 Kernel.zip - 5.01 MB

Then flash the new CWM. Only do this of you are wanting to flash RenderBroken's CM build, or Omni afterwards.

You may also be able to port i9100 4.4 ROMs with this zip, but I haven't had a chance to test that yet.

Sent from my SGH-S959G
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] cyril279:
I noticed in the OmniROM thread that a few of the s959g users reporting that once they flashed cwm it was persistent through subsequent dirty-flashing, and omni's updating system, which would not be the case for the i777. While attempting to help woodsninja (before I realized he was using a s959g) he kept mentioning that he was flashing cwm, which cannot be done as a separate operation on the i777.

Sure, the writing is on the wall here, but I just want to make sure I understand a few things correctly

-the s959g recovery is NOT integrated into the kernel like the i777

-the lack of recovery-kernel integration is why cwm persists through subsequent firmware installations that include their own kernel.

-if mobile-odin is used to flash a boot.img from a firmware package, it doesn't touch s959g recovery.

-in short, the only way to affect s959g recovery is to explicitly flash it via ODIN(pc), Mobile odin, or from recovery?

-Cyril
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] razen_kain:
That is correct. Recovery has a separate partition. ROM and kernel on another. It's actually a nice feature if you flash something you shouldn't

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] cyril279:
...I'd also like to take the time to say thank you for your work and dedication to these handsets, and I hope that you don't mind how vigorously I link to your rom-wipe thread, and now here for s959g recovery for use with OmniROM.

:beer:

-Cyril
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
I don't mind at all.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Pscarpulla:
Help missing information /imei and baseband

First let me start by apologizing if this is in the wrong place, I have a galaxy sgh-s959g i was not sure how this whole rooting thing went but i figured i would try,as always told fortune favors the brave,lol..So i tried to get root access on this device, using Odin 1.85 the only file that came in the odin directory was this file{ u1_02_20110310_emmc_EXT4.pit} so after reading some i did it flashed it...Now the device sees it as a gtI9100, it also lost my Imei,And the baseband. so i did a bunch of research and somehow i lost the nv_data.bat. EFS folder only has wifi and bluetooth within the folder. ive gone as far as calling the carrier who is straight talk,or tracfone, saying this only because i purchase straight talk card,but phone always showed tracphone for boot. Is there any way i can get a copy of a efs folder and just replace, Not sure But any info that could help would be greatfull,Phone is not bricked currently running 4.0.4 but no carrier, or even the option to put the imei in or any of the apn info....also this did not give me root :( currently i have CWM 6.0.2.4 running with the os tried everyway possible to recover even flashing stock everything on this device...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Stormalistic:
just thought id tell everyone i finally rooted my phone and thank you to mr cook and razen kain for all the help
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] razen_kain:
If you can boot into recovery you should be able to just flash a ROM and fix that. Cwm does not give root access just a custom recovery

Try flashing mr-cook's cooked ROM. It's easy. Just follow the instructions

Sent from my SGH-S959G

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That's great! Were here if you get in another jam :thumbup::)

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Pscarpulla:
Help again

I cant find Mr.Cooks Burnt ROM can you direct me to it so I can give it a try

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I cant find mr-cook's cooked ROM can you direct me to it so I can give it a try
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] razen_kain:
Sorry

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2322046

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Pscarpulla:
Working

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!!

That worked I now have a network however the iemi is incorrect can you tell me how to fix that? Also I can not save any incoming messages says no space on sim (makes no scene to me) thought messages got saved to the sdcard. also googleplay connects and tells me there are updates but cant download and install them.. Please Help..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Spinergy02:
Use a file browser to view contents of your main storage. See if you have a file called efsbackup.tar.gz. If you do, extract that to your broken efs folder.

Edit: I honestly don't know where that file came from. I don't remember going out of my way to make it but it's definitely there along with a .img backup. Hope this is the case for you as well.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] woodsninja:
Ok so I messed up and forgot to run the kernel cleaner before rebooting after reinstalling mr-cooks Cooked rom from 4.4. Now I cant get back into recovery. I have mobile Odin installed and thought I might be able to use that to reflash my recovery. I dont know which partition to flash though. Any help would be appreciated.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] razen_kain:
Use the AJK .tar.md5 recovery

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