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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] flipinfin:
Thank you sir. Im prolly gonna dump files myself so i get an understanding of how the whole process works. Always wanted to know how to root phones myself and find the weakness in the file systems. Did anyone ever find out where the recovery.img was located?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] razen_kain:
Huh ???

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All you need to do is this right here to get rooted. Then you can install custom roms.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
Recovery is in the number 6 partition, kernel is number 5.

Also the quote from entropy512 you used is just the way off getting the partition layout, that's not how you actually pull copies of the partitions. If you keep reading those instructions are posted also. You would need to be rooted to do it. If you look at the pit file I posted it will tell you the partition numbers, but they are offset by -1. It will say recovery is p7 but it's actually p6. We actually don't have a dump of the entire phone, all partitions if you do make them let me know.

Be careful, and make sure you read and know what you're doing if you do that. If you screw up your bootloaders you will have a paperweight.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] EzSqueezeCheese:
I just recieved a text from ST saying my web browser requires an update. I'm not using their stock browser. Anyone else receive a similar text?

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
I haven't. Don't click on any links, or accept any updates from them. You may regret it.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] EzSqueezeCheese:
Didn't think it would be very wise to do so.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Spinergy02:
Got the same message earlier and agree with the other guy about it probably not being wise to click on. Regardless, our custom Rom isn't using their out of date browser anyways.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] flipinfin:
Thank you. Does that kernal mess with the sytem files like dude said? I would like to assist you getting a full dump "pull" of all needed files
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
You don't need to worry about that. You can just root it the way listed in the OP here, just flash CWM using Odin and then flash the root zip. We already have the stock kernel, recovery, system, and modem. The things we don't have are the bootloaders, param.ifs (which I could pull myself if anyone ever needed) and hidden.img.

Honestly I probably would never do anything with them even if I had them as they will likely never be needed. If you are just wanting to learn go ahead, but none of it is actually necessary.

As to what Entropy512 said. Yes. He probably knows more about this device than Samsung. None of this would be possible without him.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
^ Quote fail.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] EzSqueezeCheese:
Lol
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] atvspecialties:
Just a little entertainment...

I call the number listed in op for throttling problem. I complain and get transferred to a recording of the reason for my restricted data speed, three different times. Two hours later, my data is completely shut off. I call and REALLY complain, only to be told there is nothing they can do. The agent wouldn't transfer me to a supervisor or anyone else. Only stated my restricted speed would reset when I renewed my monthly air time card (which is tomorrow). They wouldn't even acknowledge the fact my data was completely off. ST.... Gotta love em :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] flipinfin:
Still havent rooted yet i want to make this an educational experince. I did some reading of earlier posts. So my question wats the easiest way to gain root where it doesnt mess with system files kernal etc. So i can use dd command to pull img. Thats all i need to know cuz dude said that kernal your using messes with system files. Also i read that cwm 10 nightly rom already is pre rooted so y would i need the root file? When i can just flash nightly rom.

Also for you people having problems with limited data thats your fault. If you unlock the sim it will be like a byop which has LIMITED DATA CAP. You do not have to unlock this phonez unless your traveling international. Straight talk is ATT TOWERS. SO MY ONLY SUGGESTION IS TRY NET 10 THOUGH THEIR DATA HAS A CAP ASWELL

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Did you unlock the sim?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] razen_kain:
o.O

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
That was just some of the old siyah kernels you don't need to worry about that. Not entropy512's dd kernels for gingerbread. If you want to stay on the stock ROM flash CWM then flash the root zip. If you are going to go to a custom ROM just flash CWM there is no reason to root stock unless you want to use titanium backup or similar to backup your apps first.

You are completely over thinking this. Everything you need is in the OP of this thread. Every post between that one and now is irrelevant.

You would only need it if you wanted to backup your apps.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] flipinfin:
Thanks again appologize making something simple complicated. I know how to root phones. I just wanted to start understanding how the proccess works and learn the steps it takes to decompile compile files needed to return to stock thats what entropy said. First step gain ability to go back to stock. Entropy was basicaly telling people how to do it so i was gonna try it my since i can return back to stock. I have 2 gs2 phones if i was guided in the right direction i could get all untouched files. You even stated that when you first replied to my post.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
Misspelled or not that language is not wanted here. If I were near a computer I would report it.

You will not get help from me by posting that way in my thread.

Will someone on a computer please report that post for me? Thanks.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] DMF1977:
sgh-s959g for sale

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] flipinfin:
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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] DMF1977:
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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] razen_kain:
There is already a process for returning your phone to stock condition. It's in the op. You're trying to reinvent the wheel here...

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] flipinfin:
I know that sir thank you. I don't think you understand what im asking. I want to learn how rooting works etc instead of clicking a button. I read alot on this forum and i read alot from you asking for help. Using gui interfaces r easy to use and root devices exspecialy when all the files are given. Me on the other hand wants to know what goes behind the scene and make them files. Wouldn't you?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Alickovic1:
not the first time ive seen somebody curse here, but never the less it isnt a big issue.

now help me get this phone straight plz.

ok so i flashed cyanogen mod on my phone, everything running cool, even ran galaxy unlock pro (paid 5 bucks) to unlock my phone. it unlocked alls is technically peachy, except with my t-mobile sim card it keeps saying emergyency calls only. i have 3 different apn's to choose from(all tmobile) but each time i select one and return to the home screen nothing changes.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
No.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] flipinfin:
Have you tried apn settings for straight talk byop for t-mobile simcard ?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Alickovic1:
u mean the "straight Talk T-Mobile" apn?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] flipinfin:
Yea. it has to be apn settings
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
Won't work.

Have you tried reading the OP?

Have you tried not demanding things from people?

Coming here expecting things from others as though we are indebted to you in some way will never get you the answers you want. Read the OP. Top to bottom. If you still cannot find the answer- tell us what you don't understand about the instructions that already have the answer, and ask politely for an explanation or help and I may tell you.

It's not like I'm keeping secrets. What you need to fix your phone is in the OP.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] flipinfin:
Wrong person dude. N personally i think its an settings. Cuz its only for his t-mobile simcards. Think on that one for a minute.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
Here is a thread about Android. There is an explanation about rooting toward the bottom of the second post.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=39919805

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Alickovic1:
i know that OP like the back of my hand by now, ive been trying to fix this phone for like a month now on and off, been busy with my LGOG.

just got back to this one, and i read the BYOP apn for atnt but i dont see t-mobile in the OP.

i think i read somewhere along the thread that you dont need to flash the modem if you already have cyanogen mod.

so im assuming your not pointing out that i should flash the modem.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
I know I quoted you. The rest was for Alickovic1 not you sorry.

Trust me it's not the APN.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] flipinfin:
Yea thanks. Read that one earlier. Started to go in to detail in search
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
Here

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] flipinfin:
Go to straight talk website

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T-mobile ain't AT&T

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T-mobile ain't AT&T
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Alickovic1:
those threads only provide an unlock tool :/

i already unlocked the phone with sgs unlock PRO.

but its still not doing anyhting, i mean i can actually change the apn settings now unlike before, but its still saying emergency calls only.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
You're really dropping the ball here. I'll try again.

If you miss it this time I quit.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] flipinfin:
Like i said t-mobile is not AT&T they have their own service provider. I'm pretty sure its his APN SETTINGS. Any phone that is AT&T does not have to be UNLOCKED TO RUN ON AT&T TOWERS. I had a HTC ONE V X on straight talk and net 10 AT&T Towers. I did not have to unlock it. Unlocking is for international traveling.

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Trouble shoot your APN SETTINGS. IF NOT YOUR UNLOCK DIDN'T WORK PROPERLY. BECAUSE YOUR PHONE DOES NOT HAVE TO BE UNLOCKED TO RUN ON AT&T Towers cuz its AT&T ALREADY. What alot of people do not understand Straight talk net 10 h2O etc runs on AT&T Towers so a at&T phone DOES NOT HAVE TO BE UNLOCKED to RUN ON their service.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Alickovic1:
this phone doesnt really support all the gsm bands for most of europe and msot of the world. so i dont see the point in taking it internationally.

but yeah i guess i am dropping the ball.

just one question did cyanogen mod flash my modem too or do i have to do that still for t-mobile to work? i mean to an i777 modem, sais my phone is an i777 now in the info so wasnt sure.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] flipinfin:
Honestly going by granopy51 post earlier in this thread no i wouldn't recommend it. Only quick solution i can think of is make a back up of your PHONE return to stock. Wipe everything. If that doesnt work. Its your APN settings trouble shoot your APN settings. Like delete a section like proxy leave the rest. Understand. Have you ever Googled " Samsung galaxy s2 t-mobile ememergeceny calls only? One more thing after what i said get the APN SETTINGS for a t - mobile Samsung galaxy s2 if it don't work at first trouble shoot those settings.

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http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1881054

Heres a thread that might help
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] creepyncrawly:
In about phone, baseband will tell you what modem you have loaded.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Alickovic1:
I already had this phone stock+root and ran the galaxy unlock PRO , had it unlocked but i couldnt get into the apn settings to use it.

now i have cyanogen mod running and i can actually access apn and it had 4 presets, tombile-us, tmobile-LTE and t-mobile through straight talk but each one i selected did the same thing.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
FLASH THE MODEM

I have repeatedly given you the solution and you have chosen to not listen. Please do not post in my thread again. If you don't want my help start your own thread. You will never get your phone working unless you follow my advice.

flipinfin please stop posting here. You are giving incorrect answers after I have given people confirmed solutions. All you are doing is confusing others. I promise you I have given the correct answer to this problem. If you don't like it take it somewhere else. It doesn't belong here.

I am a few of these posts away from locking this thread. Please anyone else here that needs help do not listen to these two. The only correct information in this thread is in the OP.

IN CASE YOU GUYS MISSED THE POINT OF THIS POST- DO NOT POST HERE ANYMORE!

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] somethingnoob:
Y is it I feel like most u people don't listen to the devs on this site nor do u heed there warnings if I have a problem I figure it out on my own or if I do ask a question I do as they say a lot of these devs built the Roms u r using and have Trialed and errored all the problems we have and give u the links and info u need all u have to do is search and research what u wanna know I do it don't make me better just makes me a smarter idiot :D

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O and thanks Mr cook and any one else that helped me find a good ROM for my galaxy s2 I'm using the captivating i777 ROM witch is just awesome great battery life fast and over clock able to 1.4 GHz I for one am appreciateive of the help ty
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Alickovic1:
ok first of all, i just want to thank you mr.cook.

i havent tried your advice yet but i was thinking this the whole time, only when i flashed to CM i saw people saying their tmobile sims worked automatically ,so i though cm flashed the modem.

and you were never direct with me so dont get mad when someone doesnt understand you.

also whats the difference between the 2 at&t modems?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
Usually only stock based ROMs include a modem. CM didn't change your modem, as creepy stated your modem is listed under baseband in about phone.

Ucll6 is the newest.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] razen_kain:
+1

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Alickovic1:
one last question, Is it possible to change the GSM band of your phone? for example, if my phone doesnt support 850hz band can i make software adjustments for it to be able to do that?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] RBarnett09:
Okay guys, I have picked up this Straight Talk Galaxy S II for my mom and am looking to root it for her so that she can tether with it.

I'm wanting to just root it without changing the software at all... basically just keep it stock rooted.

I've seen so many different guides on how to root this phone and see all kinds of complaints after each one saying that it's not step by step or saying the method didn't work.

Is the OP up to date with how to successfully root this phone?

And will this keep it stock rooted?

Thank you!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
It's up to date and everything is fully functional. Just flash CWM with Odin, and flash the root zip work CWM. The phone will remain fully stock (except for having CWM recovery).

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] RBarnett09:
Thank you VERY much!!

So flash CWM with Odin and then flash the root .zip through CWM recovery. Got it.

Is busybox 100% necessary to keep stock and root?.. And if so, it should be installed AFTER rooting?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
I would definitely install busybox. Most root apps and functions require busybox. Download the busybox app from the play store and use that to install it after you root it.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
You have been reported.

Please stop posting in my thread.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Alickovic1:
ok so im running cyanogen mod, i have flashed the modem to the new i777 modem the one you said was the newest, unlocked my phone with galaxy unlock tool pro. and whenever i put a sim card in, it keeps saying "enter sim unlock"

when i turn on the phone with a sim card in it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
Then your phone is still locked. Did you make a backup when you unlocked with that app? If so restore it. Then use GalaxSim Unlock app there's a link to it in the OP.

Here's the link- http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=30541172

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Alickovic1:
sais i cannot use this in my country when i try to install it from that link, and i cant find it form the playstore... >_>

also if i were to get an unlock code, would my phone be considered i777 if they ask or still sgh-s959g? cause i did flash the modem
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Titan380:
+1

Nonsense... Its been awhile. Whats up mr-cook? Only informative thread on the web for our phone and people gotta trash it.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
If you scroll to the bottom of that post I linked to it's attached to that post for a direct download from xda. If you still have problems getting from there let me know and I'll upload it and PM you a link.

No-one will give you the unlock code if that's what you're asking.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Titan380:
Sure thing ...

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Done and yours were in also. Have you played with Pacman ? looks pretty cool but wondering about battery stability. Currently I'm on Alliance 7.3 that I ported. Battery life is terrible for me. Getting about 9 hrs even with AJ's kernel. On Old build of Cm10.1 I was getting about 23 hrs.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
Never tried PacMan. I'm on AllianceROM v8. I'm doing ok on battery.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Titan380:
What is the purpose of this? If you want to mod your phone Do it. If not leave. Nobody is forcing you to use any method or any files.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Replicatorz:
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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] DMF1977:
+1 This is bullcrap!!! I have used this thread from almost day one and have never had a single issue at all!!! Mr cook has been nothing but extremely helpful to me and pretty much everyone else in here, and then a couple punks come in and try to ruin it for everyone. As far as im concerned he never claimed to be the developer of any of the great roms that u can flash for the 959g, but merely someone who has gathered all the information and knowledge of how to root, how to install recovery, etc. etc.So that everyone can enjoy this phone more!! I am disgusted and offended and he doesn't deserve this... Sorry I had to add my .02, but ive been reading this the past couple days and it just #*ssed me off!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Naddict:
Thread cleaned of worthless and childish arguing and off topic commentary. Being openly critical and disrespectful is also a violation of XDA rules.

All uses, regardless of who you are and what you do, risk ruining their device when they play/experiment with development techniques.

Consider this post a final warning to all users in here who do not contribute respectfully in their posts.

Post trolling commentary at your own peril from here on out
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
Thank you!

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] RBarnett09:
Last question:

Does this allow you to keep your data if staying stock rooted?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] EzSqueezeCheese:
As long as you're not performing any wipes, then yes.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] RBarnett09:
This root process was extremely straight forward and easy to do. Thank you! I now have a rooted Straight Talk S2.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] EzSqueezeCheese:
I'm thinking about giving cm9 a little attention. Opinions? It's been a while since then. Will I surprised with its oldness?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] mr-cook:
Madness. Pure madness. I've never even tried ICS on here. I just jumped over to the latest SlimBean. If you do it definitely let me know what you think.

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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] graphicw:
I am already aware of the issue with the stock kernel because I had already attempted to build it and flash it. In the case of the factoryfs that is posted, I would say you are correct though I did not pay attention to the partition that was pulled. Another pull can always be performed to get the correct partition. Being that I have modified my phone, I cannot contribute usefully in providing the images.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777] Entropy512:
Where's your evidence of this? What makes you think you cannot flash it? I haven't seen a SINGLE person indicate that they have attempted to flash the recovery partition, nor have any people posted what error happens when they flash it. (NOTE: Don't write to mmcblk0p6 or flash recovery in Odin until someone has backed up mmcblk0p6 as described above!)

All I've seen evidence of is that an old-style kernel (combined kernel/recovery) does NOT enter recovery when people attempt to do it - which, if this device actually uses the recovery partition like sane Android devices do (the I777, I9100, and N7000 are broken in this regard), would make perfect sense.

And the fact that flashing alternate modems breaks things indicates clearly you can write to the modem partition - however I777 and I9100 modems appear not to be compatible with the S959G, just like I777, N7000, and I9100 modems are all incompatible with each other. The only evidence you've provided regarding modems is that if you flash a modem image to the cache partition (mmcblk0p7 is cache not modem), your modem doesn't change - which is exactly what you'd expect.