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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] razen_kain:
Gotta newbie queation here... Is it ok to flash with my phone hooked up to the usb/charger?

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SHOstock3/siyah
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
Yes but you need to have a good 60% plus to be safe. You don't want it to die while flashing.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] razen_kain:
Just had a really scary incident... I was moving zip file from my computer to sd card when a java update popped up in the middle of the files being copied. This caused explorer to crash and left my phone and laptop completely unresponsive, I could not even turn it off. I had to pull the battery and reboot. When i rebooted the computer would not see my phone or recognize it in any way. Used another computer with the same result. Tried everything i could think of and finally tried restoring a backup from earlier today and that seemed to have worked. ...Just thought id share
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] RoCKOwNz:
Thanks angelj73, I have since my last post took the plunge lol I saved a bunch of stuff I needed flashed CM zip played with that for 5 min then flashed the SHOstock3 I have since fell in love with my phone all over again lol its like brand new, I didnt flash that Siyah 7.6.9 kernel figure I will get to know this since I have been on gingerbread since I got it lol after I get down where everything is located and what not and learn some more I will probably flash that kernel also just dont wanna get ahead of myself I like to learn as I go lol.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Spinergy02:
So after some of the past comments I think I'm going to make the switch from CM to SHOstock. Can I use platinum backup to save my app data and then restore after flashing?

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
Platinum fancy!

Yes you can use titanium backup, just don't restore any system apps or data.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Spinergy02:
Haha yeah man nothing but that high dollar stuff for this phone lol.

So I'm wanting to install SHOstock3 with siyah kernel and inverted gapps and just trying to figure out the order. Factory reset/wipe data, clear cache and dalvik, install SHOstock, install inverted gapps, install siyah kernel, reboot recovery, another factory reset clear cache & dalvik and reset stweaks, reboot phone and profit?

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] razen_kain:
I think after reboot recovery, just reset stweaks, then reboot. Mr cook can tell u for sure but im sure you do not want to factory reset after flashing the rom, gapps, and kernel.

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SHOstock3/siyah
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
Factory reset/ wipe, install SHOstock3, install PhilZ recovery from the OP, install Siyah kernel- reboot recovery go to kernel specific options and reset ExTweaks profiles. Reboot. I would set everything thing up and make a backup before trying the inverted gapps.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Spinergy02:
Hmm I went ahead and did the install before seeing this post. I did not do philz recovery but everything seems fine so far. I also decided against inverted gapps for now.

EDIT: forgot that I installed Phil recovery a while back lol

I have been noticing that when I reboot my phone it brings up the modified cwm splash screen for about 2 seconds before it goes to the regular boot screen..it's this normal and if not any suggestions as to what it's going on?

Soooo where are the tethering options in SHOstock?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
Boot screen is normal.

Never tethered, so not sure.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] r00t4rd3d:
3rdo just charge your battery and try to get into recovery mode. Also you want recovery mode not download mode. If you flash a new kernel more then likely you will not be able to make calls.

mr-cook did you try the Heimdall PIT dump yet?

Since my post with the Heimdall instructions are quickly getting buried here is a link to my post on how to get the information what we need:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=34410350&postcount=91

Could we please try and keep this thread as clean as possible till we get the PIT dump so the right people can find the correct information.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] 3rdo:
I tried it by plug in my usb connector, but it goes only in download mode.

It is a used phone maybe it rooted before :S
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Nick281051:
That is most likely the issue. Don't plug in the USB when you try to get into recovery.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Red_81:
If it helps, download the adb portable in my signature. It has batch files to reboot you into recovery or download mode using the adb executable.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] n00barmy:
Ok, I ran the USB driver installer and I have the Heimdall archive unzipped to a folder on my Desktop, now I just need her phone. I will see if I can link up with her tomorrow but I can't promise anything because it is so close to Thanksgiving.

Thanks!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
The heimdall drivers failed to install 3 times, any ideas on why its not working?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] 3rdo:
because recovery mode was not working, i flashed a new kernel but now my wi-fi is not working, also my calls. anyway i tried to get into the recovery mode now and delete cache but wi-fi again is not working. does anyone know what can i do ?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] r00t4rd3d:
Do a factory reset/data/cache wipe in recovery mode after flashing a kernel, this will bring your wifi back. Phone not connected to computer, powered off, hold both volume buttons in and press the power button till you see the Galaxy logo then let go of the power button only till you see the recovery options. Choose data wipe/factory reset , cache wipe.

---------- Post added at 08:47 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:43 AM ----------

Are you sure that you have selected the correct device? You can unplug it and replug it in and the list of devices will update in real time.

Also you might want to try this:

http://www.askdrtech.com/solutions/post/Disable-Driver-Signing-in-Windows-7Vista.aspx
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] RatusNatus:
Don't forget that entropy asked you to change the topic name.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
I don't know how to change the name, I'll have to do it when I get home.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] r00t4rd3d:
Dont worry about the topic change, worry about the PIT dump :D

But if you really want to change the title, goto your first post, click the EDIT/DELETE button, then click GO ADVANCED , you will see your topic title. Change it to something like SGS2 - S959G. Something with the model # in it so people searching in the future can easily find it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] 122ninjas:
Double click the thread name on your computer
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] r00t4rd3d:
So I finally got a hold of someone at Straight Talk that speaks semi-decent english and is actually in America. I nicely asked for a copy of the stock firmware so people can return to stock if something bad happens while playing with our phones.

This was the comical reply I got:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] n00barmy:
Hopefully tonight.

So my friend was in my area. Unfortunately, I wasn't home from work yet. I am home now and she said she will try to swing back my way after she is finished doing whatever she is doing. So, hopefully I will have that PIT dump for you guys later tonight. If not then it will most likely be after Thanksgiving.

UPDATE: So it doesn't look like it is going to happen tonight. I'm sorry, I didn't want to leave you guys hanging. I will try to get it done next week.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] IndigoAK:
I did warn you. :P
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] graphicw:
Excellent work on the pit. This will prove quite helpful.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] r00t4rd3d:
Awesome mr-cook!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] 3rdo:
Is there anyway to make my sim card work after i installed the new kernel ?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Spinergy02:
The basic free tethering apps work fine. I am having a problem though with my screen eating up my battery much more than I have ever noticed before..any suggestions?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
My screen isn't any worse than usual about 45min to an hour of screen on uses ten percent. Screen us always at the top of my battery use list. You could try different profiles. I'm currently using the rav4kar and doing pretty good on battery.

Maybe you just like your new ROM so much your screen is on more.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Cap'n Jazz:
I tried to switch over to Shostock again and it just isn't working out. I don't understand what the issue is so maybe you guys can help me out. I downloaded XWLSD-4.1.2-JB SHOstock3 v2.5 on my phone (not pc), factory reset, wiped cache, wiped dalvik, did all three a second time just in case. I flashed Shostock3 the same way I have with every version of CM 10.1 I have tried so far. It boots up fine, about as slowly as CM, and it runs like a dream when it starts up. My problem is that when I reboot it for the first time, whether I have already restored stuff in titanium or haven't even changed the APN, I get a boot loop that sometimes holds on a black screen before it loops again. I got into recovery and noticed an error that said, E: unknown volume for path [/sd ext].
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
Go to recovery do your reset and wipe again. Then flash SHOstock again. Maybe something from CM is having a hard time saying goodbye. I have fully wiped before, flashed a new ROM, and when it started I still had the wallpaper applied from the old ROM.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Cap'n Jazz:
Cool, thanks! I wiped and flashed it about 3 times, initial rom change, then twice after I was on Shostock3. It did the same thing each time, but not until I rebooted. It never got past the boot loop after rebooting unless I wiped reflashed again. I restoref to CM for now, but I will try it a few more times when I get off work and see if it works.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
What screen are you getting during your bootloop? What version of CWM are you using?

Also SHO updated again due to issues with 2.5.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Cap'n Jazz:
The boot screen for me has SHOstock3 show up and then a wrecking ball busts a hole in the screen to reveal a happy red jellybean. Sometimes it would make it to the jellybean in the hole, sometimes it would loop after the entire name of the rom showef up, sometimes it would only make it as far as displaying "SHO" but it would always hang on a black screen for a few seconds after looping a couple times and then start all over. I have CWM V6.0.2.7.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Cap'n Jazz:
[edit] Sorry, accidentally double posted.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
So it's booting the ROM. It may be a bad download. It could be something in that release, I haven't updated yet I'm still on 2.1 . There weren't any changes to recovery so that CWM is compatible, hopefully you're using the PhilZ CWM. I would try the 2.5.1 released earlier if you still get bootloop, try flashing the Siyah kernel and see if that changes it.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Spinergy02:
Haha I was actually wondering that myself..I'm getting about 4 hours of screen time with some gameplay thrown in occasionally between charges so I guess it's not bad. I'm just used to being in class and not using my phone much during the day. Flashing new roms just makes me paranoid apparently lol.

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SHOstock3 v2.1 w/ Siyah kernel
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
4 hours screen on time with some game play, and I imagine probably some normal phone stuff too. Sounds like you're actually doing pretty good on battery life.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Edvon:
I tried this in cwm10.1-- no joy! I am now going back to stock ROM and giving that a try- thanks for the help and patience! any other ideas greatly appreciated!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Edvon:
Going back to stock ROM

I tried going back to stock ROM per OP but no joy! I keep getting set up force close- is there a Gapp for 2.3.1 or did I miss something?

could someone please explain the reason and what each action does in the OP? It would help some of us understand what is going on! maybe! Thank you again! at least I got back to 10.1 somehow after a couple hours!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
Which method did you use to go back to stock?

Did you factory reset and do the wipes first? And after if you had issues booting or with function?

Everything is included in the stock ROM.

"could someone please explain the reason and what each action does in the OP?"

- Really? Read the OP!

It's very detailed. If you don't know what something is, well you probably shouldn't do it.

Anything that isn't explained is because it is common knowledge of the forum you're on. If you don't know what it is- search here or Google.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Edvon:
STOCK ROM CWM FLASH- I used

I did factory reset and cache wipes

Problems happened in booting- I could see phone bars and 4g icon in background working- just couldn't get past setup "force closers"

Thank you for your patience- I will download SGH-S959G_STOCK_ROM.zip 466.85 MB again and try Heimdall if you think it is necessary to go back from 10.1
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
You needed to go back to recovery and factory reset, wipe cache, and dalvik cache again. That is clearly stated in the instructions right below where you got it.

I don't think you need to go to stock. I'm not really sure what your exact issue is.

The CWM flashable version cannot be used with hiemdall.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Edvon:
Unlock phone pg 88

I need to go back to stock to try pg88 unlock in stock- I tried in cw10.1 no joy!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Cap'n Jazz:
Well, I flashed SHOstock3 v2.1 and had the same issue. I still have the CWM that root4rd3d posted a while back and I haven't changed it or the kernel since I've been rooted, so I guess I probably don't have the PhilZ CWM. I'm assuming I would flash the CWM and Siyah kernel in Odin? I have never had an android device or smart phone still all until I got this phone, so I'm trying to learn as I go. Thanks a lot for the help!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] razen_kain:
No. Put the zip for the kernel on your external sd card (not in a folder). Then reboot into recovery mode and find the option to install zip from sd card. It may be under advanced. I dont remeber atm. Then install the zip you want.

If you install the siyah kernel be sure to follow the instructions on op of that thread. After you flash that siyah zip you have to go to advanced, select reboot re overy. Your phone will rebooy into recovery mode and u should get siyah yin yang image. Go down and select kernel specific options. Select reset extweaks profiles. Then reboot the phone.

SGH-S959G

SHOstock3/Siyah
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] angelj73:
you should not be wiping after ROM installation unless you plan to reflash it again.

im on shostock3 v2.0.7 with root4rd3d CWM and have no issues so i dont think the recovery is the problem. try a system format after you`ve done your wipes then install the ROM. also, i dont know how vital the build.prop is but CM10.1 differs from shostocks (i always copy and paste the roms build.prop over before installing the rom itself) but this probably gets replaced anyways.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
SHOstock doesn't have the assert checks so build.prop doesn't matter.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] angelj73:
gotcha. Cook is it possible to add somewhere in the instructions for ppl to perform a backup of their stock rom before installing a new rom for the first time so that we dont end up with this.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
Added. Thank you, I didn't even think about it but obviously it can be helpful advice.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] jpapa1086:
any way to overclock our device yet? i believe the safe limit was 1.6 for the s2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] razen_kain:
I have mine overclocked with stweaks at 1400. I had it at 1500 and got SOD earlier today but 1400 seems to work fine. What kernel do u have?

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
Aj's Siyah kernel from here- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=36993409

You need to have the PhilZ CWM installed from this OP to be compatible with that kernel.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Edvon:
unlock phone

We'll the phone says it's unlocked now- but will not register on another network- changed all APN but no work on T-mobile or Telcel!!! going to buy T-mobile and see if I have any better luck!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] razen_kain:
What sim card are you using?

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Spinergy02:
I know this isn't exactly the right place for this but don't really know where is, but do any of you guys know of a site or thread that compares most of the popular roms? I've tried CM10.1 and SHOstock3 so far but would like to hear more about other rooms, particularly the reasons to pick one over the other. Just thought there would be some resources out there for side-by-side comparison as to where one excels over the other in certain aspects.

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SHOstock3 v2.1 w/ Siyah kernel
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] razen_kain:
No. But if you find it please share the link.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
Best thing to do is take a day and start flashing. Flash a new ROM take the time to set everything thing up how you like it and test a little bit. Then make a backup, and go on to the next. That way when you decide what you want to run it's ready to go.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Spinergy02:
Haha I was actually expecting and not looking forward to this answer lol. I guess with all the slight differences between roms this would be the only way to find the one that fits best for me.

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SHOstock3 v2.1 w/ Siyah kernel
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Edvon:
Sim

My everyday straight talk that came with phone, t-mobile (shows bars) and (Telcel) which always say "not registered" but work in other phones!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] chrishaney23:
<--- Obvioulsy I am new here. I have been reading and reading and reading so much I cant take it anymore. So any help here is appreciated.

I just bought this phone at walmart last week. It is all stock from Straight Talk. I got only one question... How do you root this thing? There are over 120 pages and they go on and on and on and I lost track so many times its ridiculous. If the OP has the right method on the first page then I guess I aint rooting cause there are so many break ups and "thanks" in the middle of phrases, etc etc etc. I can barely understand any of it.

So... this is what I want to know:

1 ) Can this thing be rooted so that I can get firmware upgrades? Basically I want it to be like I just got it out of the box. I want it to be able to receive Android System upgrades (its stock with Gingerbread. I want it to be JellyBean) and apps that require the phone to be rooted. If I have to download and install system upgrades manually thats fine.

2 ) If the answer to my 1st question is YES.... Can someone intelligently type out the correct steps so that its understood for noobs, like me!

I am sure this may be alot to ask but with over 120 pages.. its impossible to find the correct method that works without bricking.

Thanks to all who can help!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
Top section of the OP.

-Download Odin and unzip wherever you prefer on your computer.

-Download the Root zip, and place on the root of your Ext.SD.

-Download CWM V6.0.2.7 Odin flash, and install it using Odin with the provided instructions.

-Boot into CWM make a backup.

-Flash the root zip in CWM.

Then your rooted. You can then join us on JellyBean.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] razen_kain:
But most importantly, relax and be patient. I just jumped into this a couple weeks ago and i felt just like you. Now... HOOKED FOREVER :)

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] chrishaney23:
I opened Odin and running on desktop

i assume unzip it? there are 2 folders when I do. Keep it zipped? either way...where does it go exactly?

Downloaded the CWM. Install it where with what instructions? There are NO instructions anywhere.

COMPLETELY lost here.

And is the phone to be plugged in at all times etc etc?

I think I maybe in over my head here. I am notan idiot with this stuff but this is either to vague or I just dont get it at all and I am better off leaving well enough alone. Someone should make a video. I will donate!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] RoCKOwNz:
This is right off the OP how to use ODIN

- ODIN INSTRUCTIONS -

- Samsung drivers must be installed on your computer- Samsung Drivers- http://www.samsung.com/us/support/ow...SGH-S959ZKATFN

-Download Odin 1.85- Odin3-v1.85.7z and unzip.

-Put your phone in Download Mode - -Power off, Hold volume down button, Plug in USB connected to computer, Hit volume up when prompted.

-Open Odin folder, Click Odin3 v1.85.exe, With your phone connected the box under ID:COM should be yellow (if it's not you missed a step earlier), Click PDA, Select the file you downloaded earlier, DO NOT TOUCH ANYTHING ELSE- MAKE SURE AUTO REBOOT AND F. RESET TIME ARE THE ----ONLY----- THINGS CHECKED----- AND RE-PARTITION AND FLASH LOCK ARE ----NOT---- CHECKED....., Press Start (It will take a few minutes to load everything do not touch your computer or the phone during any of this, after the phone re-boots it may take a few minutes to load back up leave it alone until it has fully started up and at the home screen). You should get a green PASS message in the top box.

As for your zip file you dont unzip it and it goes on the root of your sd card which means directly on there dont make a new folder or put it in another folder on there just put it on the sd card.

As for being in over your head if you feel its too much to take in right now its probably best to read up on it more and maybe watch some videos on youtube to learn some more before you proceed.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] chrishaney23:
(Figured it out. no response neccesarty) delete if possible)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] chrishaney23:
another edit. Sorry for this. like I said earlier. total noob here. But I must say, for only doing this for a few hours, I am getting it. Got my phone rooted and now reading and reading and reading again to see if I want to put CYANOGEN 10.1 on here or not. The nightly release worries me a bit. How often do you have to install new builds? I also see the CYAN 9.1 stable release is there to download. Thats ICS right? Is that better at the moment than the 10.1 JB nightly release? Or am I better off just leaving 2.3.6 GingerBread stock on here. That doesnt sound like fun but not bricking a 5 day old $300 phone would be nice!

Anyway to make this work with Kies?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
You don't have to update the nightlies, but CM10.1 still has bugs. There is a stable build for CM10, but you need to flash CM10.1 first. By flashing CM10.1 you are making your phone compatible with all i777 ROMs. So you can then go to the i777 development section and find a ROM that may be more suited to what you want.

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