I'm kind of a noob at this, and so when i wanted to add a new theme, i was told that i needed to root my phone first. I'm particularly new to this and so dont want to brick my phone. Help?
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mudz00 said:
I'm kind of a noob at this, and so when i wanted to add a new theme, i was told that i needed to root my phone first. I'm particularly new to this and so dont want to brick my phone. Help?
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Check the stickies. Plenty of help there. You can also Google root after galaxy sgh-i777. Do not do anything until you fully understand. If there is a problem while rooting check the stickies for the unblock/return to stock thread. Also check the rules in the general sticky. Welcome to the galaxy.
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mudz00 said:
I'm kind of a noob at this, and so when i wanted to add a new theme, i was told that i needed to root my phone first. I'm particularly new to this and so dont want to brick my phone. Help?
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I HIGHLY suggest you leave the phone stock. It is a great phone just the way it is. Especially if your new to Android phones. At least until you read up on all the pros and cons of rooting. Then read all the stickies in the forums. This is all suggested for your benefit.
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This is a self-serve forum. As told you when you joined, you are expected to search for info and to read the stickies. Start with the FAQ. This is not the help desk. You only get what you put into it and simply creating threads for things that can be easily found by searching and reading will make you nothing but enemies in here. Respect the forum, its rules and the many people who "work" in here for free.
Read the stickies, search posts, do research.
You know are ready when you do not have to make these kinds of threads...
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Need to root / flash the phone of course.. ..
here are the specs on it:
USA AT&T
Samsung SGH-1777
Android 2.3.4
Baseband I777UCKH7
Kernal 2.6.35.7
I read thru the post.. downloaded Odin, Clockwork and updated my Kies to the latest.
Put the phone it debug mode, rebooted (power/down/home) to get to flash screen... I use Odin.. it sees the phone.. I choose the rom ( Litening rom v6.1) and only have the 2 boxes checked. hit start.... and nothing ever happens on the phone.
Am I missing something?? Please advise,
Papaman
Ah what the **** are u talking about i just got a headache reading this and what kind of rom is lightning and this belongs in the general mods please move.
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Not development, and trying to flash a ROM for another device.
Exactly
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Lol fail. That ROM won't work on this device. I wish it does though, I love that lite'ning theme.
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this thread is full of win....
OP, can you do us all a favor, and when you brick your phone from a lack of attention to details, like say, using a ROM actually made for the device you are using, or flashing it the right way, that you just accept the fact that YOU broke your phone.
Please do not make everyone else suffer by returning it for RMA and claiming ignorance, all that does is increase the costs that the rest of us have to pay. We should not have to pay for stupidity.
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this thread is full of win....
OP, can you do us all a favor, and when you brick your phone from a lack of attention to details, like say, using a ROM actually made for the device you are using, or flashing it the right way, that you just accept the fact that YOU broke your phone.
Please do not make everyone else suffer by returning it for RMA and claiming ignorance, all that does is increase the costs that the rest of us have to pay. We should not have to pay for stupidity.
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This post should be a must read before being allowed access to xda. Well said.
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Hahahaha
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I love this thread
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Please follow the rules, if this is a question post in other forum!.
Thread closed.
I've Rooted and flashed custom ROM's on different phones before but not a GS2. Can someone please link me to a guide that'd walk me through everything I need to know?
Cheers
cined said:
I've Rooted and flashed custom ROM's on different phones before but not a GS2. Can someone please link me to a guide that'd walk me through everything I need to know?
Cheers
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Roll up sticky thread, first post, I9100 general section.
ctomgee said:
Roll up sticky thread, first post, I9100 general section.
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I still don't see it??
Impossible. It's the very first thread in the Galaxy SII General section.
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go look up zedomax on youtube hes gotta lotta root videos for SGS2 and roms too, he has a blog site as well
Max posts alot of root stuff for SGS2 i9100, Tmobile, sprint, etc.. he uses lotta tutorial videos seems to help out alot of my friends and myself too
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www.galaxys2root.com
Btw this is the forum link, he has all the files u need as well
for SGS2 theres a root method using zerg rush which is relatively safe compared to odin.. no soft brick risks
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
I know with other devices you use software to take advantage of an exploit to root and this process can be used on our SGS2 also but the Simplest method in my opinion is to flash (use Odin to install software from pc to phone) a rooted kernel which when done your good to go. Rooted and everything required installed and setup for you. 2 minutes.
Cfroot kernels are virtually stock kernels that have been rooted.
Once you are rooted your options are endless.
Enjoy.
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Ok, first off I'm a noob with rooting and things like that. My only experience is on my xoom a while back I came here for guides on how to get rid of the Canadian stock OS to put on the American one so I could get updates for ICS because motorola wasn't updating the Canadian and I was able to do it successfully without bricking. However, I've never rooted a device and I shamefully have only used iPhones in the past, so the s3 is my first android phone.
Theres lots of cool stuff I wanna do with a rooted phone but I'm reluctant for several reasons:
How dangerous is it really? I see the bolded red stuff saying they aren't responsible, but is it mostly a safety or is there really a large chance of bricking?
Should I wait? Like will people find safer/easier methods in the near future for rooting since its still a new device?
Should I not root if I don't know much about this stuff yet?
Thanks for any replies!
Rooting opens up so many more possibilities for this device. I made it 2 weeks before I rooted my S3. That's the longest I have ever gone before rooting a new device. lol It does officially void your warranty, but I've never had any issues exchanging a rooted device with [email protected] As always YMMV.
All in all, I wouldn't hesitate. It takes just a few minutes and is easy as pie. Just make sure you read and follow the directions as they are given.
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Exactly as said above. I made it ten minutes after getting it on release day before rooting it. Rever got around to actually using the stock phone!
Root is simple enough just only thing to stress if you're a noob' is to make sure the battery is charged before doing anything. Nothing could really go wrong if you're following the correct instructions for your device.
And thought I'd share, not that this phone needs to be any faster, but with a few modifications on a touchwiz rom you get large improvements over stock. I wouldn't advise to OC often though, see here
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Thanks! I guess I'll stop being a wuss and go try it out
One other quick question I forgot to ask-
When I root, am I done with it forever? Will I have to do a lot of stuff when updates come or anything like that or am I good to go?
Hi There,
First of all I am a currently proud owner a htc one x and have flashed every android phone i've had. A friend of mine has a galaxy s2 and wants me to flash it for him, i need everyones opinion on which rom has the best:
1. battery life
2. performance
3. stability
I obviously can't try all the roms so i'm relying on your opinions as to which would be the most stable
thanks in advance
Cody.
PLEASE! Read the damn rules before posting stuff like this! It's the first thread, so why ignore it??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1612881
There is no best rom or kernel, because it is totally subjective. Try them out yourself.
I will report this now.
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PLEASE! Read the damn rules before posting stuff like this! It's the first thread, so why ignore it??
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1612881
There is no best rom or kernel, because it is totally subjective. Try them out yourself.
I will report this now.
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Well i'll rephrase it, which roms peoples favourite?
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Well i'll rephrase it, which roms peoples favourite?
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Still totally subjective. Some people like stock and their features, other people prefer AOSP and there features, etc. Try a few of them after reading at least 10 pages of the threads to get a global idea about peoples opinion of the rom, and then make your decision.
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Well i'll rephrase it, which roms peoples favourite?
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The most popular ROM right now is Jelly Bean 4.1.2.
Which Region? That's the whole point, try them out & see for yourself.
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Thread Closed. Best ROM threads aren't allowed. Everyone has their own opinions, check features and comments and see which is best for you.
hello guys i really need urgent help... Lastnite i decided to flash a 4.2.2 RR rom
and i did...all went well until my phone boots up and ask me to enter
network pin my phone is now network locked, i did a restore bk to
3.1.2 but still locked...pls help me to get it unlocked someone
Search for "unlock" here, at Q&A.
PS: If you search long enough, you might get the free version.
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your answer is here my friend ....http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846451
slimlo said:
your answer is here my friend ....http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1846451
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Dude, do not spoon feed. All you're doing is making it more likely that he and others will just post more duplicate topics instead of searching.
People like you are just as bad as people like the OP.
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Dude, do not spoon feed. All you're doing is making it more likely that he and others will just post more duplicate topics instead of searching.
People like you are just as bad as people like the OP.
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maybe your right ... now i noticed he has posted over 100 post.. i over looked that one .. .. dohh
And this is urgent why exactly ? (Even less so given how often this has been covered here before).
as y'all should notice I'm using a friends phone to type this message now, its not like I have wifi at home ....I only can get little time with my friend phone so I can't do alot of searching .....I did search b4 but too many topics and I don't know which guide is the correct and safe full one so see with me
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I tried to search forum but could not find the thread according to my
needs, In addition, I used some mobile unlocking website but didn't
receive positive response, if someone guide me and mention specific
thread according to my mobile specification then I will really appreciate
it. I know its very easy for you but not for me. I'm on ROM RR REMIX 4.1.2 GT I9100 ... I tried the galaxy unlock application but it requires credit card which I don't have so some one please please I'm really begging u guys I really miss using my s2 on the internet ...its the only company I have
Hey man....clean up your act.
Search for galaxsim by Spocky.
Or would it be easier is I flew over and fixed your phone for you.
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