I'm trying to "Root" my phone, but I seem the be missing something. I don't want to cause any unnecessary problems, but the Kernel versions I came across on the Forums are all i9000, or something along those lines... But that's not what my phone says. Mine has a baseband of I727RUXLF3. The Model is SGH-I727R. I'm not sure which Kernel version I need to download that is the right ROM file for my phone... Any help would be appreciated.
This is where I was looking:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1619525
Use siyah kernal
use siyah kernal for rooting...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1555259
That's not the i9100. Siyah wont work on it. I'm sure there's a thread for your phone mate..do search. I'm not familiar with it much myself, else I'd love to help. Just pretty certain siyah wont work on it.
EDIT. I believe your phone is the at&t version.. the skyrocket. There's an altogether separate forum for that device.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app
MerXer ManiaX said:
use siyah kernal for rooting...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1555259
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I'm not trying to find out which ROM has the best features on it. I'm trying to find which baseband is the right one so I don't mess up my phone.
Mesden said:
I'm not trying to find out which ROM has the best features on it. I'm trying to find which baseband is the right one so I don't mess up my phone.
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Then you should heed what HAXTREME said above. You're in the wrong forum. You want the Skyrocket forum: http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1399
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I want to root my phone. I have been reading alot of tutorials and posts made here in the forum. Now I think I know enough to root the phone. I am just confused about one little thing; can I flash any cf-root kernal to my phone or I need specific. Help me in choosing the kernal from Hellcat's one.
I downloaded XXKI4 from Hellcat's page but I am not sure. Which CF-root kernal should I flash?
This is my phone details according to Kies:
PDA: KJ2
PHONE: KI1
CSC: KJ1 (XSG)
2.3.5 (Updates from Kies)
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I had it updated using Kies. I want to know whether I can use any sg2 kernal on my phone or I have to be specific according to my phone details? I think I screwed up big time rooting by installing those updates..
This is the phone status picture taken:
http://imgur.com/0Kybt
cf-root kernel first mate...
First of all, you have to flash a cf-root kernel with odin using a .tar file. Then you can flash the kernel you want, if it is compatible with your rom. Usually, this is said in kernel thread.. Hope this helps!!
pHraiL^ said:
I want to root my phone. I have been reading alot of tutorials and posts made here in the forum. Now I think I know enough to root the phone. I am just confused about one little thing; can I flash any cf-root kernal to my phone or I need specific. Help me in choosing the kernal from Hellcat's one.
I downloaded XXKI4 from Hellcat's page but I am not sure. Which CF-root kernal should I flash?
This is my phone details according to Kies:
I had it updated using Kies. I want to know whether I can use any sg2 kernal on my phone or I have to be specific according to my phone details? I think I screwed up big time rooting by installing those updates..
This is the phone status picture taken:
http://imgur.com/0Kybt
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You should read Chainfire's CF-Root thread and use CF-Root kernel for XWKJ2 in 7. post => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399&highlight=CF+Root
Good luck !
Flash using the cf-root that matches your stock/current kernel, make a cwm backup, then you can change to whatever Rom you fancy. Me personally i just rooted and removed all the Orange crap and tried a couple of Roms but in the end the phone is that good im happy with rooted stock so restored my backup
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I give up -- I thought I know enough to safely root my phone but it's hard =D. New things keeps coming up..
I just wanted someone to pin point me that this is the cf-root you should be using for your phone details as it is the best for you and with that you can easily install other custom ROMs (I want sensation one) and gain root access ofcourse.
Nevermind, I will keep doing the homework until I crack it up!
ANY help is still appreciated because I have files ready..
pHraiL^ said:
I want to root my phone. I have been reading alot of tutorials and posts made here in the forum. Now I think I know enough to root the phone. I am just confused about one little thing; can I flash any cf-root kernal to my phone or I need specific. Help me in choosing the kernal from Hellcat's one.
I downloaded XXKI4 from Hellcat's page but I am not sure. Which CF-root kernal should I flash?
This is my phone details according to Kies:
I had it updated using Kies. I want to know whether I can use any sg2 kernal on my phone or I have to be specific according to my phone details? I think I screwed up big time rooting by installing those updates..
This is the phone status picture taken:
http://imgur.com/0Kybt
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Hi i read up on rooting my S2 on this website and youtube and i was confident that i could do it, they all made it sound and look easy.
I went ahead and flashed my Kernel (XWKF3) using ODIN 1.85 and it went through process said successful and rebooted as said but soon as the first black screen comes on saying "SAMSUNG GALAXY S2 GTI9100" it just stays on this screen and nothing else happens.
It is therefore Semi-Bricked, i have tried several kernels and firmware and then it totally bricks, thou lucky i bought a usb jig that puts it back into download mode.
My advice is to be 100% sure and do a lot of research before proceeding and if anyone got an idea what i can do to get my phone working again please let me know
If you chose to use Hellcat's Kernel, then you don't need CF-ROOT Kernel.
HellcatDroid said:
Features
Root
Kernel comes "instant rooted", after flashing this kernel your system is completely rooted (su, busybox and the Superuser app).
Nothing more needs to be done, totally newb friendly
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Just download the Kernel that matches your current Kernel version.
To find out what Kernel you are using, Settings -> About
Else you can just go to Dialer, then *#1234#
The PDA version is also your Kernel Version.
Run ODIN, select the hellcat kernel *.tar file under PDA, then start.
DO NOT REPARTITION
DO NOT ERASE EFS
You say PDA version is your kernal version, it means KJ2 is my kernal version. I can't find the match for this kernal on hellcat's page. Though my Baseband version in 'about' shows XXKI4. Since it's matches the kernal on Hellcat's page, I thought this is the kernal version.
So now I have to find a kernal version for my PDA version? And what is the difference between cf-root and the hellcat's kernals?
Thanks.
pHraiL^ said:
You say PDA version is your kernal version, it means KJ2 is my kernal version. I can't find the match for this kernal on hellcat's page. Though my Baseband version in 'about' shows XXKI4. Since it's matches the kernal on Hellcat's page, I thought this is the kernal version.
So now I have to find a kernal version for my PDA version? And what is the difference between cf-root and the hellcat's kernals?
Thanks.
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my advice to you, being a 2 months old newbie myself, is to read for a few days around XDA. you can learn alot and make sure you don't mess things up.
and get yourself a JIG off ebay ASAP. It's like 2 bucks, and it's worth it.
I myself, flashed CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KH1-v4.1-CWM4 on my SII and than plugged JIG to get rid off the yellow triangle. It was easy. For now I'm running like that on stock to get familiar in android cos this new to me (former iPhone user). After a "test/learning" mode I'll probably flash Galnet MIUI.
my version of device is:
android version 2.3.3
baseband version I9100xxkg5
Kernel version 2.6.35.7-I9100jpkh1-cl453266 [email protected]dell140 #2
build number gingerbread.jpkh1
and that's why I flashed the "KH1" version cos I'm still unsure the other "close/similar" versions I can flash on my device.
If there is an exact version of CF-Root for your version flash that one and follow CFs instructions on the first page of his thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399).
hope this helps. If you have any other specific questions ask here and if I now the answer, I'll help.
cheers.
pHraiL^ said:
I give up -- I thought I know enough to safely root my phone but it's hard =D. New things keeps coming up..
I just wanted someone to pin point me that this is the cf-root you should be using for your phone details as it is the best for you and with that you can easily install other custom ROMs (I want sensation one) and gain root access ofcourse.
Nevermind, I will keep doing the homework until I crack it up!
ANY help is still appreciated because I have files ready..
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I have only ever used CF-Root for rooting so I can't comment on Hellcat etc but what I can say is that all the information required for CF-Root is in Chainfire's thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
It specifically states how to find out which file to use at the bottom of the very 1st post.
I was totally new to all this rooting and flashing firmware business until I found the XDA forum and I can only speak from personal experience but I have found that as long as you read, read then read again and follow the instuctions to the absolute letter you shouldn't have any difficulties.
Thanks for the tip man but I can't find cf-root KJ2 for my phone. I tried searching and failed. I'll keep looking.
Ive rooted my phone via odin. Flashed cf root kernel kf1 to remove the yellow triangle. But as i was about to flash the rom using cwm recovery mode, its opening up to a "manual mode", hence i cant flash the roms. Any ideas what might cause this?
I have rooted my SGS2 (xwkg1). I didn't know the first thing about it, and found this forum to be the best of knowledge for playing around with my phone.
If you research enough you will find the right post showing a step by step way to root your phone (so easy) and flash ROMs. I am ready to play the ROM game now..
Follow these steps..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125414
Just make sure you get the right kernel for your particular phone.
If you want noob steps. Let me know..
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Find your kernels here (Special thanks to Odia)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1101671
I am confused in choosing the kernal for my phone. You see my baseband version shows XXKI4 which matches a kernal back there, it confuses me alot. But my kernal version shows JPKJ2, for which I can't find a kernal. Whole lot of confusion in choosing a matching kernal.. =(
Will GT-I9100_XWKJ2_insecure work for my kernel version JPKJ2?
And I found this kernel too; CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEF_KJ2-v5.0-CWM5.zip
Chainfire said XW and the initial doesn't matters if it's KJ2. But mine's JPKJ2
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It_ler said:
You can use CF-Root kernel for XW_XEF_KJ2 to root your ROM.
Please make a backup before flashing.
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It_ler said:
There are several posts which say that CF-Root kernel XX_KI4 and XW_KI8 will work fine on JPKJ2.
So, use one of them to root your phone as long as Chainfire is absent.
As soon as he posts a CF-Root kernel for KJ2, you can easily flash this kernel over the "older" one.
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Which one now?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=19013036&postcount=7
Please take time to read as:
Help! Which file do I use ?
Listen closely, for I will say zis only once!
Go to Settings -> About phone -> Kernel Version. Note the string present there:
2.6.35.7-I9100XXKG1-CL349526
What matters most (KG1) in this case, is in bold. Try to find the matching file under downloads:
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.zip
The XX and OXA identifiers are not that important. Usually a "KG1" kernel is a "KG1" kernel, and that is that. Sometimes (pretty rare) it happens there will be multiple different kernels with the same name in different firmwares, that are actually different. If this happens, they are usually only very minor changes and you should expect them to still be fully compatible. I include the "XX" and "OXA" identifiers so the very advanced users can deduce from which full firmware I have taken the kernel file.
Don't worry too much, just find the matching download and use it. What if there is no matching download ? You can ask me to make one, but I can tell you right now, I very very rarely make CF-Root's for kernels on request, unless it is the very latest kernel that has been released by Samsung. In the latter case, be sure to let me know. If there's no match and I'm not making one, try finding the closest match. You should treat "KG1" as a number, but instead of 1-9, we have 1-9, A-Z (where A would be 10, and Z would be 35). "KG2" is really close to "KG1", "KF1" is not close to "KG1" at all. I hope that makes sense.
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Rather than creating a new thread the best option is to post in pre existing thread this provides you get help and if others in same situation can read answer to posts....
On that note thread closed.
I'm a new user (quiet new...)
and I don't know if I can change my S II from CM9 to Samsung S II Official 4.0 LPG Rom?
I did a lot of research but still couldn't find the answer...
I watch people flashing their S II from 2.3.5 but no one using CM9...
Could someone answer me?
SiuSiuBilly said:
I'm a new user (quiet new...)
and I don't know if I can change my S II from CM9 to Samsung S II Official 4.0 LPG Rom?
I did a lot of research but still couldn't find the answer...
I watch people flashing their S II from 2.3.5 but no one using CM9...
Could someone answer me?
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Yes, just flash stock rom via Odin.
You can go back and forth to and from any rom you wish aslong as its for your device. Which means dont just flash any old **** to your device, read, learn enjoy.
Learn using some stickies
Wipe using cwm
Flash using Odin, but In my opinion flash lpd instead of old lpg
TheATHEiST said:
Yes, just flash stock rom via Odin.
You can go back and forth to and from any rom you wish aslong as its for your device. Which means dont just flash any old **** to your device, read, learn enjoy.
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Thanks for answering first~
"go back and forth to and from any rom"? Is that means I have to flash it back to 2.3.5 first? Using recovery?
atifsh said:
Learn using some stickies
Wipe using cwm
Flash using Odin, but In my opinion flash lpd instead of old lpg
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Wow! Many pro terms... What are 'Learn','Wipe' and 'Flash'?
And what are LPD and LPG,also LPF LPE somethings like that.
Is it just a model number?
OH MY GOD!
My post has a tick besides?!
No one will click on it and answer me again?
Help me please!!!
I don't know how to explain the word learn!
atifsh said:
I don't know how to explain the word learn!
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Haha!
So the other two words?
SiuSiuBilly said:
Wow! Many pro terms... What are 'Learn','Wipe' and 'Flash'?
And what are LPD and LPG,also LPF LPE somethings like that.
Is it just a model number?
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Learn basically saying to you to research what your after
wipe well basically clean everything to start again
flash basically how you add Rom to your device
LPD LPG LPF LPE are just random firmwares which are around and avaliable for your device
your model number check in settings>>about phone
make sure to flash correct to match your device gt-19100 or gt-19100G dont mix them up.
also you talk about CM9 check the thread for it but i would research it first
DJBoxer said:
Learn basically saying to you to research what your after
wipe well basically clean everything to start again
flash basically how you add Rom to your device
LPD LPG LPF LPE are just random firmwares which are around and avaliable for your device
your model number check in settings>>about phone
make sure to flash correct to match your device gt-19100 or gt-19100G dont mix them up.
also you talk about CM9 check the thread for it but i would research it first
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So, that means I could now flash my CM9 into Samsung 4.0 LPG Rom directly without turning back S II into 2.3.5 first right?
Can somebody answer me please ??????
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA
SiuSiuBilly said:
So, that means I could now flash my CM9 into Samsung 4.0 LPG Rom directly without turning back S II into 2.3.5 first right?
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Yes, as long as you read the instructions of installing CM9. People get problems after installation usually due to not properly installing.
Also it would be best to be patient for replies, instead of posting for an answer just 30 minutes later. Plenty of people wait for replies hours to days later.
Kaze105 said:
Yes, as long as you read the instructions of installing CM9. People get problems after installation usually due to not properly installing.
Also it would be best to be patient for replies, instead of posting for an answer just 30 minutes later. Plenty of people wait for replies hours to days later.
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Sorry for my impatient. Never be like this again, I promise.
Hello,
I just got my new Galaxy S2 and want to install the Resurrection Remix Rom (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436854)
Since there are soo many topics and threads here, I can't even find the answer I'm looking for with the search bar, so I'm sorry to ask.
I want to know how to install CWM and this ROM, is there a guide somewhere? What's the best way to root it and install CWM?
It would be really nice if someone could post it.
Thanks a lot in advance!
Greezes,
Draygon
just get odin and then flash a rooted and cmw kernel.
Sent from my GT-I9100G using xda premium
Well, first thing to do is to get Odin like our friend already said, u can look here in forum for links, u will need the Odin 1.85
After that go to this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
Its Chainfire kernel, it Root and install CWM and Superuser basically.. he keeps it the most original as possible...
Attention ! Download the version that is compatible to ur ROM Version !
now go to odin, in PDA u add the .tar file from chainfire and select start. (If u dont know how to use Odin completelly, i suggest u to read something about first!)
After its complete the SGSII will restart and it will be rooted, now u can download the rom u want and flash it through CWM...
Remember to read FAQ first...
Thank you button if u like it ! =D
Acutally, the first thing you should do is confirm what model of the Galaxy SII you have, since there are over a dozen variants, some of which are specific to the US. I say this because this is your first post in the Galaxy SII forum, and a brief perusal of your posting history doesn't really give any clues as to your geographical location.
Look on the label under the battery.
Does it say "GT-i9100"?
If so, you're in the right place.
If not, you're in the wrong place, and flashing ANYthing for an i9100 will potentially brick your device.
I got a Galaxy S2 i9100.
Thanks a lot for your great replys,you guys are awesome!!
I know what to do now.
Draygon said:
I got a Galaxy S2 i9100.
Thanks a lot for your great replys,you guys are awesome!!
I know what to do now.
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Welcome pal ! This Forum helped me for one year till now, its great to share some experience ! =D
Just have another question because I don't want to brick my new S2:
In this guide which Danpamio posted: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
I have to look for the right ROM to flash via odin to my S2.
Mine got the "LP7" in the system settings info.
Now, which of there roms do I have to install? What's the difference?
CF-Root-SGS2_DX_XTC_LP7-v5.4-CWM5.zip
CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_LP7-v5.4-CWM5.zip
Thanks in advance!
This is the safe way, just notice recovery is only there until you reboot, but root stays, still there are instructions how to unroot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
Draygon said:
Now, which of there roms do I have to install? What's the difference?
CF-Root-SGS2_DX_XTC_LP7-v5.4-CWM5.zip
CF-Root-SGS2_XW_XEN_LP7-v5.4-CWM5.zip
Thanks in advance!
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If you read the entire thread you are referencing it clearly states:
CF-Root-SGS2_XX_OXA_KG1-v4.1-CWM4.zip
The XX and OXA identifiers are not that important. Usually a "KG1" kernel is a "KG1" kernel, and that is that. Sometimes (pretty rare) it happens there will be multiple different kernels with the same name in different firmwares, that are actually different. If this happens, they are usually only very minor changes and you should expect them to still be fully compatible. I include the "XX" and "OXA" identifiers so the very advanced users can deduce from which full firmware I have taken the kernel file.
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That should answer your questions.
Hi,
I know this is a very basic question. But, it would be great if someone can answere this for me. I see a change log on Siyah Kernel 4.0.1 that reads like this "No Cap_Erase, No hardbrick". Does this mean ICS 4.0.4 is safe to use if I have Siyah Kernel 4.0.1 or above ? I think after reading a lot of hardbrick cases on XDA .. What I understood was most of the cases were because of the kernel that is being used rather than the firmware ... am I right on this ?
Thanks.
Every version of Siyah above 3.5.2 are safe.
przemcio510 said:
Every version of Siyah above 3.5.2 are safe.
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damn!!dont give wrong info lol..even 3.3.2 is safe..many roms dev use it and im using it too
Do let me know if i am wrong lol..will change it asap
aviral1990 said:
damn!!dont give wrong info lol..even 3.3.2 is safe..many roms dev use it and im using it too
Do let me know if i am wrong lol..will change it asap
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I believe you are right. He only had one that was bad, but that was a long time ago. You just need to be aware of the version you download (only the s2 one) and if they are compatible with the version of android you're running (ICS/JB)
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium
I hope that it is okay for me to post this here as I don't know where else to go. I have an S2 sgh-i777. All I wanted to do was root it so I followed the instructions on another site about using ODIN and Siyah kernal (yes, I know i should have just come here). After rooting, it rebooted and worked fine. I didn't even think about the fact that afterwards on the bootup screen it says GT-I9100. I DID use the files listed there, including the syah kernal that says I777.
Anyway, it worked after rooting, but I found out after that that the prior owner had not cleared everything, so I decided this morning to do a reset and wipe. After doing so, as far as I can get is to the initial splash screen. I am new to the S2, but so far I can't seem to get into download mode. I just feel sick about this, but was wondering if there is anything I can do.
hipsterdo0fus said:
I hope that it is okay for me to post this here as I don't know where else to go. I have an S2 sgh-i777. All I wanted to do was root it so I followed the instructions on another site about using ODIN and Siyah kernal (yes, I know i should have just come here). After rooting, it rebooted and worked fine. I didn't even think about the fact that afterwards on the bootup screen it says GT-I9100. I DID use the files listed there, including the syah kernal that says I777.
Anyway, it worked after rooting, but I found out after that that the prior owner had not cleared everything, so I decided this morning to do a reset and wipe. After doing so, as far as I can get is to the initial splash screen. I am new to the S2, but so far I can't seem to get into download mode. I just feel sick about this, but was wondering if there is anything I can do.
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If you can't get Into dl mode you will need a usb jig
GT-I9100 powered by
NeatRom Lite 4.0
Philz kernal 3.75
Many40's battery tweaks
cnjax said:
If you can't get Into dl mode you will need a sub jig
GT-I9100 powered by
NeatRom Lite 4.0
Philz kernal 3.75
Many40's battery tweaks
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Okay...where would I get one of those?
look online and buy one.
If you are handy with a solider pen, you can make one, there are instructions on this forum for making it.
cnjax said:
If you can't get Into dl mode you will need a usb jig
GT-I9100 powered by
NeatRom Lite 4.0
Philz kernal 3.75
Many40's battery tweaks
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Cosmic Blue said:
look online and buy one.
If you are handy with a solider pen, you can make one, there are instructions on this forum for making it.
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Are those specific to model? I saw some that listed as I9100, but no I777. If I buy one I want to make sure I get the right thing. Thanks
OP, you realize, of course, that you are asking your SGH-I777 questions in the GT-I9100 forum.
The SGH-I777 has a totally different forum.
ctomgee said:
OP, you realize, of course, that you are asking your SGH-I777 questions in the GT-I9100 forum.
The SGH-I777 has a totally different forum.
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Gosh dangit - I'm sorry - im so rattled by screwing this thing up.