[Q] Replacement running 4.0.4 Root? - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777

Hi, I just received my replacement i777 it is running stock 4.0.4 UCLK3 I was wondering if anyone found any problems with rooting with the ExynosAbuse APK? If so I will look in to other ways to root it.
Thanks

As far as I know, that is the only way to root 4.0.4 without changing base. 4.0.4 is known to have the sleep of death bug, so you may want to change base anyway.

Do you want to stay on 4.0.4 or are you looking to root so you can flash something else?

Phalanx7621 said:
Do you want to stay on 4.0.4 or are you looking to root so you can flash something else?
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I'm looking into reflashing the prior ROM that I was running which was Super Nexus. So nope I am not staying with 4.0.4

I used it, and it worked flawlessly for me. As others have mentioned in other threads just make sure you read carefully when you launch the app and use it to root your phone and not patch it. I guess that read carefully statement goes for anything you do to your phone. Read once, read twice, and read again before doing anything here.

LucasDTV said:
Hi, I just received my replacement i777 it is running stock 4.0.4 UCLK3 I was wondering if anyone found any problems with rooting with the ExynosAbuse APK? If so I will look in to other ways to root it.
Thanks
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LucasDTV said:
I'm looking into reflashing the prior ROM that I was running which was Super Nexus. So nope I am not staying with 4.0.4
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This is what I did when I had stock 4.0.4. This is what you wants to do:
1. Download and Root with ExynosAbuse 1.40 DO ROOT ONLY!.
2. Download Mobile Odin Lite and download your favorite kernel (Recommended Siyah) that is compatible to stock 4.0.4. Extract it to the root of your internal or external SD. Run Mobile Odin Lite and flash the kernel.
3. Download SuperNexus ROM (your favorite) and flash it using CWM Recovery.
You are done!

BeenAndroidized said:
This is what I did when I had stock 4.0.4. This is what you wants to do:
1. Download and Root with ExynosAbuse 1.40 DO ROOT ONLY!.
2. Download Mobile Odin Lite and download your favorite kernel (Recommended Siyah) that is compatible to stock 4.0.4. Extract it to the root of your internal or external SD. Run Mobile Odin Lite and flash the kernel.
3. Download SuperNexus ROM (your favorite) and flash it using CWM Recovery.
You are done!
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Thank You!

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[Q] How do I root without ruining OTA/Kies updates?

Hey guys,
I am interesting in rooting my Galaxy S2, as I want to use an app that requires root access. It is completely untouched in that it is not running any custom ROMs, kernels, recoveries, etc. It is in the exact same state it came out of the box, except for the official 4.0.3 update that was distributed via Kies earlier in the year.
What I would like to do is root the phone without ruining OTA/Kies updates, especially since official Jelly Bean has been confirmed. As far as I am aware that means I can't using a custom recovery method such as clockwork mod. I do not want to flash a new ROM as I am 100% not confident with doing this.
What I want to know then is if there is a way to root the phone whilst maintaining the ability to update via Kies/OTA. I remember using an app called Universal Androot to root my old Moto Flipout, perhaps there is something similar for me now?
Cheers in advance!!
EDIT:
Android version: 4.0.3
Baseband version: I9100NELP4
Kernel version: 3.0.15-I9100XWLPI-CL686447 [email protected] #3
Build number: IM74K.XWLPI
Hipster Dashie said:
Hey guys,
I am interesting in rooting my Galaxy S2, as I want to use an app that requires root access. It is completely untouched in that it is not running any custom ROMs, kernels, recoveries, etc. It is in the exact same state it came out of the box, except for the official 4.0.3 update that was distributed via Kies earlier in the year.
What I would like to do is root the phone without ruining OTA/Kies updates, especially since official Jelly Bean has been confirmed. As far as I am aware that means I can't using a custom recovery method such as clockwork mod. I do not want to flash a new ROM as I am 100% not confident with doing this.
What I want to know then is if there is a way to root the phone whilst maintaining the ability to update via Kies/OTA. I remember using an app called Universal Androot to root my old Moto Flipout, perhaps there is something similar for me now?
Cheers in advance!!
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first post your ROM and kernel details. Goto Settings > About phone and post everything you see
Jokesy said:
first post your ROM and kernel details. Goto Settings > About phone and post everything you see
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Sure thing!
Android version: 4.0.3
Baseband version: I9100NELP4
Kernel version: 3.0.15-I9100XWLPI-CL686447 [email protected] #3
Build number: IM74K.XWLPI
Hipster Dashie said:
Sure thing!
Android version: 4.0.3
Baseband version: I9100NELP4
Kernel version: 3.0.15-I9100XWLPI-CL686447 [email protected] #3
Build number: IM74K.XWLPI
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Root with this method : forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746794
Or
This method : forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
Jokesy said:
Root with this method : forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746794
Or
This method : forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1501719
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
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I'm looking at that first method in the first link (the one that relies on busybox and superoneclick). It appeals to me because it leaves my kernel and recovery untouched. That should allow me to update to official Jelly Bean via Kies/OTA, right? Sorry for all the questions, I'm afraid I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to these sorts of things.
Hipster Dashie said:
I'm looking at that first method in the first link (the one that relies on busybox and superoneclick). It appeals to me because it leaves my kernel and recovery untouched. That should allow me to update to official Jelly Bean via Kies/OTA, right? Sorry for all the questions, I'm afraid I'm a bit of a noob when it comes to these sorts of things.
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The methods in both links will not change your Kernel. So you can just the easiest method.
They will allow you to update when update is available
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
The easiest way
Because you have stock firmware the easiest way is two use philz kernel its stock based kernel that has more futures than the stock kernel and it automatticly roots your phone. Follow this steps.
1. Download the zip from this link http://www.mediafire.com/?rsfvtscivibt49n
2. After downloading transfer the zip to your "SD card"(not the internal memory) of the phone
3. power off the phone
4. go to recovery by holding the power button, the volume up button, and the home button until the kernel menu comes out
5. Wipe chache
6.choose install from sd card or apply from sd card
7. choose the zip you transfered
8. after installing wipe the chache one more time and reboot the device
now you will se superuser app in the menu. Try going to the recovery and see your new kernel
Does this work with 4.1.2 stock jellybean? (XWLSD)
Sent from my Nexus 4 using xda app-developers app
1. go to and download http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1534485&d=1354579840
2. place zip on externalSD
3. boot into stock recovery
4. Flash zip from externalSd
5. select Root_SuperSU.0.98.Only-signed.zip and you should be rooted,
this works on both ics roms and jellybean.
this just flashed the supersu app and the superuser binaries
so this shouldnt mess up the ota or kies.
hope it helps mate

[Q] Root GT-I9100 Android 4.0.4 without flashing kernel

Hi I want to root my GT-I9100 without flashing any kernel. I found some thread here to do this on ICS, but I don't know if it is for 4.0.3, 4.0.4, or both?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28178105
stick it in mud for few days probably it might get rooted ...
That's just humour don't take it seriously.. flashing a kernel is one of the way to root and is the easiest way if ur not comfortable with it watch the video on YouTube by galaxys2root because that's the only way u get the super user access...
Herbert Schwakowiak said:
Hi I want to root my GT-I9100 without flashing any kernel. I found some thread here to do this on ICS, but I don't know if it is for 4.0.3, 4.0.4, or both?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28178105
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I've done it such that a CWM.zip file and SuperSU.zip are uploaded to the phone (don't know their original names as I changed them), then reboot into recovery using the 3 button approach which brings up the normal android recovery and select to install from the sdcard (internal or external or whatever applies) then install CWM.zip which will temporarily, for that session, replace the android recovery screen with a CWM one. In my case its a touch screen selection. Then from that CWM install SuperSu. After rebooting you may need to open the superSU app and update the binary (mine may just be outdated though).
The above has worked for 4.0.3 and 4.0.4 but be sure to do research on the hard brick bug involved with flashing on 4.0.4 and if it applies here.
Mobile Odin needs root permission so it wouldn't work while you are not rooted. I haven't tried other methods.
I'd upload the files I have but I'm not sure its appropriate as they aren't really mine to upload... it seems that the files you'd need are among those in the thread you linked to.
Herbert Schwakowiak said:
Hi I want to root my GT-I9100 without flashing any kernel. I found some thread here to do this on ICS, but I don't know if it is for 4.0.3, 4.0.4, or both?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28178105
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This was too easy...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1935315
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda app-developers app

[Q] I777 4.0.4 sleep to death solution

I did some read on this forum, so far the solution seems:
1) root; then
2) flash back to ginger-bread then factory reset; or
flash to another ICS
My question is, can I directly flash to another ICS rom? or in
other word, do I have to first go back to 2.3 and do factory reset?
According to the sticky post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1311081
one can safely flash back to 2.3; if ICS is desired, use this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746181
which however states it has the superbrick bug at the very top.
Does that means ICS is right not safe?
One more newbie question:
In the sticky posts, one talk about how to flash "binaries" without
increase flash count; another talk about flash custom "firmware"
and "ROM"; is there a post explaining the terminology of "binaries",
"firmware", "ROM"? I know there is a modem firmware, and kernel
in the android. is a post which could help me get my head clear
on this jargon?
Thanks a lot!
tyhust said:
I did some read on this forum, so far the solution seems:
1) root; then
2) flash back to ginger-bread then factory reset; or
flash to another ICS
My question is, can I directly flash to another ICS rom? or in
other word, do I have to first go back to 2.3 and do factory reset?
According to the sticky post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1311081
one can safely flash back to 2.3; if ICS is desired, use this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746181
which however states it has the superbrick bug at the very top.
Does that means ICS is right not safe?
One more newbie question:
In the sticky posts, one talk about how to flash "binaries" without
increase flash count; another talk about flash custom "firmware"
and "ROM"; is there a post explaining the terminology of "binaries",
"firmware", "ROM"? I know there is a modem firmware, and kernel
in the android. is a post which could help me get my head clear
on this jargon?
Thanks a lot!
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Even simpler would be to root using Exynos Abuse then use Mobile Odin to flash Siyah 4.3.3 zImage so you have CWM and then you can use it to flash stuff. Once you have siyah you can factory reset.
122ninjas said:
Even simpler would be to root using Exynos Abuse then use Mobile Odin to flash Siyah 4.3.3 zImage so you have CWM and then you can use it to flash stuff. Once you have siyah you can factory reset.
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Is the ExynosAbuse in this thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2050297
What do I do with the download? is there an instruction somewhere?
Siyah 4.3.3 is jelley bean, right? I current have 4.0.4 stock, would it work - or won't they conflict as they are not same or even similar version?
Thanks a lot for your patience as I am a NEWBIE.
tyhust said:
Is the ExynosAbuse in this thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2050297
What do I do with the download? is there an instruction somewhere?
Siyah 4.3.3 is jelley bean, right? I current have 4.0.4 stock, would it work - or won't they conflict as they are not same or even similar version?
Thanks a lot for your patience as I am a NEWBIE.
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You download the .APK and install it. Google it if you must. There is an ICS version of Siyah 4.3.3
122ninjas said:
You download the .APK and install it. Google it if you must. There is an ICS version of Siyah 4.3.3
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Forgive my thickness, the siyah 4.3.3 ics does contain CWM right?
Also, how can I upgrade to jellybean? for ROM, which one do you recommend?
tyhust said:
Forgive my thickness, the siyah 4.3.3 ics does contain CWM right?
Also, how can I upgrade to jellybean? for ROM, which one do you recommend?
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Yes it does. You just flash any JB rom using proper install instructions normally written in the OP. Try all the roms it's personal preference. They all have very few bugs
122ninjas said:
Yes it does. You just flash any JB rom using proper install instructions normally written in the OP. Try all the roms it's personal preference. They all have very few bugs
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I installed the ExynosAbuse apk by chainfire with intention to root the device,
however, once installed, when go through the list of options, since the patch
option come first, then followed by root, so I thought - I know I am dumb on this - the
first is a super option which not only patch but also root, and the 2nd one only
root, so clicked "patch". Now I can not root my device. and there
is NO option to remove the patch in the app.
So am I doomed, or there is a way to remove the patch?
could I still use thisZergRush Exploit)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285894
to root?
Thanks!
tyhust said:
I installed the ExynosAbuse apk by chainfire with intention to root the device,
however, once installed, when go through the list of options, since the patch
option come first, then followed by root, so I thought - I know I am dumb on this - the
first is a super option which not only patch but also root, and the 2nd one only
root, so clicked "patch". Now I can not root my device. and there
is NO option to remove the patch in the app.
So am I doomed, or there is a way to remove the patch?
could I still use thisZergRush Exploit)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1285894
to root?
Thanks!
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I did the EXACT same thing you did. I'd really like to get my camera working again, but I have no clue how to undo what I've done. Any help?
Well if nothing else, maybe you can look at this as a learning opportunity. Remember to always read thoroughly and know what you're flashing / installing prior to doing it. Good luck , happy flashing.

[Q]Help here pls.

Hello to everyone, im new here, but i cant find a good kernel for my SGH-i777 with jelly bean 4.1.2, anyone can help me with a link of a good kernel for my device? but i cant put the kernel called "AJK" because this kernel urts my camera, and I can not open the camera when i put "AJK" kernel, and STi No power on the device when I put this kernel only appear the samsung logo, and my screen turns black and does nothing more, if anyone knows a kernel without, or with less bug, pls pot it here, thx for ur help. :good:
First off, please use a normal font size. You're not just shouting, you're screaming.
AJK v2.0.2s should be compatible.
You could also try one of Jebo's kernels from here. That is CWM flashable but I assume you already have a custom kernel on it.
creepyncrawly said:
First off, please use a normal font size. You're not just shouting, you're screaming.
AJK v2.0.2s should be compatible.
You could also try one of Jebo's kernels from here. That is CWM flashable but I assume you already have a custom kernel on it.
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No bro, I don't have a custom kernel, because I don't find one that does not give me any bug with the camera, or any important application, and can not find any tutorial to put cwm on jelly bean, if you had any, I would appreciate if you pass me the link, thx.
GeekDoom said:
No bro, I don't have a custom kernel, because I don't find one that does not give me any bug with the camera, or any important application, and can not find any tutorial to put cwm on jelly bean, if you had any, I would appreciate if you pass me the link, thx.
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Several people have stated that they successfully rooted 4.1.2 using Framaroot. You could root if you are not rooted already, then install Mobile Odin Lite or Mobile Odin Pro and use it to install any kernel you want. Both tools are used on the phone, so it doesn't even require a PC.
While they are a bit outdated (they're written for Gingerbread and ICS), the guides linked in my signature will explain the basics of the procedure.
creepyncrawly said:
Several people have stated that they successfully rooted 4.1.2 using Framaroot. You could root if you are not rooted already, then install Mobile Odin Lite or Mobile Odin Pro and use it to install any kernel you want. Both tools are used on the phone, so it doesn't even require a PC.
While they are a bit outdated (they're written for Gingerbread and ICS), the guides linked in my signature will explain the basics of the procedure.
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Yeah, well, the problem is that nobody post odin kernel in extensión.tar, if not, I had flashed with odin :/, and i try with Framaroot but my device turn freeze and reset again and again (PD: when i try using Framaroot i select a xploit called Aragorn)
GeekDoom said:
Yeah, well, the problem is that nobody post odin kernel in extensión.tar, if not, I had flashed with odin :/, and i try with Framaroot but my device turn freeze and reset again and again (PD: when i try using Framaroot i select a xploit called Aragorn)
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At least three people have reported that Framaroot worked using the Aragorn exploit, after they updated their phone to 4.1.2 via Kies. So, I'm sorry it doesn't work for you.
You will probably not find a kernel in tar format. So, you will have to root and use Mobile Odin. (This is a completely different program than Odin.)
...or you could flash mr-cook's Cooked v1.1 rom from the development forum. The Cooked rom has a debloated stock system, with root, busybox, and the AJK 2.0.5ns kernel. This is probably your best bet for a working system, but you will need to install a kernel with ClockworkMod recovery. If you are unable to get root on 4.1.2, you could always flash stock plus root 4.0.4 I777ULCL6 and follow the guide in the OP of that thread to install a custom kernel. Then you could flash the Cooked rom.
creepyncrawly said:
At least three people have reported that Framaroot worked using the Aragorn exploit, after they updated their phone to 4.1.2 via Kies. So, I'm sorry it doesn't work for you.
You will probably not find a kernel in tar format. So, you will have to root and use Mobile Odin. (This is a completely different program than Odin.)
...or you could flash mr-cook's Cooked v1.1 rom from the development forum. The Cooked rom has a debloated stock system, with root, busybox, and the AJK 2.0.5ns kernel. This is probably your best bet for a working system, but you will need to install a kernel with ClockworkMod recovery. If you are unable to get root on 4.1.2, you could always flash stock plus root 4.0.4 I777ULCL6 and follow the guide in the OP of that thread to install a custom kernel. Then you could flash the Cooked rom.
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Thx bro, I flash another custom kernel, then flash the AJK 2.0.5 kernel, and it worked apparently, anything, back to post here

[Q] Help! Did I brick my phone after Odin/Siyah?

Apologies for the desperate newbie question, but here goes--
I have followed the instructions in the stickied tutorials or tried to follow them so far. I rooted my SGH-i777 using framaroot. No problem there.
I got Mobile ODIN and the latest siyah CWM. I flashed the kernel.
When I try to power on I get stuck at "SAMSUNG" and then phone appears to power off.
I can get into recovery mode using vol up, vol down and power. I see the Siyah screen, etc. But that's as far as I can go.
HELP!
It seems to be that you flashed the wrong kernel what kind of ROM are you running touchwiz or aosp
Sent From My Liquidsmooth Galaxy S3
Reaper351c said:
It seems to be that you flashed the wrong kernel what kind of ROM are you running touchwiz or aosp
Sent From My Liquidsmooth Galaxy S3
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Thanks for your response. I flashed the latest Siyah kernel after reading the "How to Flash Custom Binaries Without Ever Incrementing the Flash Counter!!" thread. FWIW in recovery mode it says "CWM-based Recovery v6.0.1.2-Siyah"
I had actually factory reset my SGH-i777 before rooting and flashing so I was running the Touchwiz that comes stock with the SGH-i777.
Any steps I can take to get out from under this rock? :crying:
hyderbad said:
Thanks for your response. I flashed the latest Siyah kernel after reading the "How to Flash Custom Binaries Without Ever Incrementing the Flash Counter!!" thread. FWIW in recovery mode it says "CWM-based Recovery v6.0.1.2-Siyah"
I had actually factory reset my SGH-i777 before rooting and flashing so I was running the Touchwiz that comes stock with the SGH-i777.
Any steps I can take to get out from under this rock? :crying:
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Yes. Not to worry.
It sounds like the system is incompatible with the kernel. You didn't say which version of the OS you were running before you installed the kernel. Do you remember what it was? Which stock comes with the phone would depend on how old the phone is.
How to proceed depends on what you want to do. If you want to install custom firmware, then I would suggest that you flash one of the stock plus root packages with Odin, and then use Mobile Odin lite or Mobile Odin pro to install the correct custom kernel, meaning one that is compatible with the system that you chose.
creepyncrawly said:
Yes. Not to worry.
It sounds like the system is incompatible with the kernel. You didn't say which version of the OS you were running before you installed the kernel. Do you remember what it was? Which stock comes with the phone would depend on how old the phone is.
How to proceed depends on what you want to do. If you want to install custom firmware, then I would suggest that you flash one of the stock plus root packages with Odin, and then use Mobile Odin lite or Mobile Odin pro to install the correct custom kernel, meaning one that is compatible with the system that you chose.
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Thanks for your help.
It was 4.1.2. The phone was from near launch but I've upgraded the OS as Samsung has released them.
Ultimately I'd like to end up with CM10.1, but obviously that's a secondary concern at this point to a working phone
Sorry for being dense, but can you explain what you mean by "flash one of the stock plus root packages with Odin, and then use Mobile Odin lite or Mobile Odin pro to install the correct custom kernel?" Or point me to a thread/post that does so? Thanks again :good:
hyderbad said:
Thanks for your help.
It was 4.1.2. The phone was from near launch but I've upgraded the OS as Samsung has released them.
Ultimately I'd like to end up with CM10.1, but obviously that's a secondary concern at this point to a working phone
Sorry for being dense, but can you explain what you mean by "flash one of the stock plus root packages with Odin, and then use Mobile Odin lite or Mobile Odin pro to install the correct custom kernel?" Or point me to a thread/post that does so? Thanks again :good:
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Here it is (the stock + root rom): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2322046
It doesn't hurt to do some looking.
Use Odin v1.85 for the flashing (google it).
Then find a kernel for your phone (don't try Siyah again :b), like for example, Entrophy's kernel, and flash the zimage file using mobile odin.
hyderbad said:
Thanks for your help.
It was 4.1.2. The phone was from near launch but I've upgraded the OS as Samsung has released them.
Ultimately I'd like to end up with CM10.1, but obviously that's a secondary concern at this point to a working phone
Sorry for being dense, but can you explain what you mean by "flash one of the stock plus root packages with Odin, and then use Mobile Odin lite or Mobile Odin pro to install the correct custom kernel?" Or point me to a thread/post that does so? Thanks again :good:
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OK. The AJK v3.0 NoSwap kernel is the only kernel compatible with stock AT&T JB 4.1.2. However, unless you can get it onto your sd card, it won't do you any good at this point.
So I would suggest you flash UCLL6 stock plus root which is 4.0.4 from here. The OP has the complete guide, and links to working custom kernels. Once you get it up and going with a custom kernel, you can then flash CM 10.1, or anything else you want.
Edit: Cooked v1.6 as suggested by azeem40 is not Odin flashable. It is a CWM flashable zip, so you would have the same issue getting it onto your sd card. The above is your quickest route.

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