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Full List Custom ROMS For AT&T SAMSUNG-SGH-I777 Galaxy S2 (SII) CM7 vs. Cognition vs. UnNamed…

in Android, Android ROMs, Android Tips Tricks, FYI, News, Phone, Popular Trending Top Internet Memes, Rooting Androids, Samsung Galaxy S II , by Android

Here’s an updated list of compatible ROMS for the U.S. version of the Samsung Galaxy S2 (SII) or the Samsung SGH-i777. These are all confirmed roms that are running and stable for our phones; exception is MIUI but it’s on the list. Don’t go flashing ROMS for the International/Asian version. If you do then I can’t help you. Lets start! THIS IS NOT A FULL THOROUGH REVIEW…JUST A LIST WITH OPINION.

1. CyanogenMod 7 ROM or CM7 is my absolute favorite ROM. Large community and a solid team of developers that support multiple devices. I recommend this one because it’s stable and there’s a large following. Cyanogen has two types of roms; Nightlies and Roms that are Stable. Nightlies are updated nightly and you take slightly more risk installing these because constant changes are being made. I have excellent battery power on this ROM; better than stock in my opinion. The stable ROM is confirmed to be stable and working.

Get official instructions HERE, OR view my instructions HERE for Stable ROM, OR Nightlies

2. Perception ROM by DesignGears. These people are pros at what they do and have made solid ROM for previous Samsung models. Now, this doesn’t have as big as a following and it still seems as though they’re fixing a lot of things that Cyanogen has already achieved. I don’t see a lot of screenshots but DesignGears always comes around. They’re out of beta so this is a very good thing. This rom is not my choice but it may be yours. Also the below screenshot is the only one I could find. It won’t look like that after install, the below picture is highly themed by the user.

Get official instructions HERE. There site HERE.

3. UnNamed ROM <<< version will change with time. This ROM is very very popular among AT&T SGS2 owners. It should have been number two but I want to give each ROM a fair chance. What I like about this ROM are the options in the notifications bar which I didn't get with CM7. This ROM is confirmed STABLE, very stable and although it has had bumps in the road it looks like a solid choice. On the positive side the installation of this ROM seems to be slightly easier than CM7 in my opinion although the instructions are almost the same.

Get official instructions HERE.

4. h8s2 ROM v1.1 ROM. I have never tried this rom but it’s working on the AT&T Galaxy S2 (sII). Look out for h8s2 because it looks nice. Follow Them @h8rift

Get Official Instructions Here OR Visit their site 4guyscreations.com HERE

5. Cognition X2 ROM by DesignGears. So I love every version of Cognition. This ROM is known for one thing and that is stability. It’s still considered beta because they are adding features. I don’t have this on my i777 S2 but I like where they are going with Cognition. Cognition has an enormous following but they aren’t as flashy as CM7.

Get official instructions HERE. There site HERE.

6. Serendipity 8 ROM [2.3.4] <<< The version will change with time. Now I have never tried Serendipity but a lot of people love it. The people who have serendipity typically switch back and forth between Perception and Serendipity I have noticed. I haven't heard anything too negative about Serendipity. Look a little bland in my opinion but that could be because it's about stability and not about flashing graphics, etc. I can't speak too much on it because I've never installed it but it's a viable option for your AT&T Samsung Galaxy S2.

Get official instructions HERE. There site HERE.

7. MIUI ROM. Okay with this ROM you are honestly taking your chances. They have a huge following with the Samsung Infuse 4G but there isn’t a really good port over for our phones. At this moment in time MIUI should not be on my list BUT hopefully someone will pick up where the originator left off. If you want to take your chances with several things not working on your phone then try. This ROM is known for being flashy with tons of graphics. I’d wait, your call.

Get official instructions HERE.

8. GalnetMIUI ICS. Yeah, Ice Cream Sandwich. This is a little newer than the above. I don’t know much about it. Looks nice though.
-Brand new Framework (Android 4.0 Merged)
-Edited build.prop & updater-script
-Fixed home & search buttons
-Fixed Audio issue
-Added Nexus Prime Boot Animation
-Added Digital Clock
-Added Rom Manager
-Setup theme and saved as backup
-Removed FM Radio
-Removed MIUI Updater

Get official instructions HERE

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2011,Oct

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Best IPhone Lockscreen Trick Ever..I Will Find You [HILARS]

in Bored At Work Stuff, Hilars (hilarious), iPhone, Phone, Stuff I Like On The Internet , by Android

Get a hold of your friends iPhone and download this picture. Set it as their lockscreen picture and hide. When they turn on their phone…hilarssss

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2011,Oct

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Compatible Cases For AT&T i777 Samsung Galaxy S2 (SII) Cases & Covers For SGS2

in FYI, Phone, Phone Accessories, Samsung Galaxy S II , by Android

If you’re viewing this, you probably have the U.S. AT&T i777 Samsung Galaxy S2 or SII. A major problem with newer models phones are the accessories. Since the European/Asian version released before the U.S. version people are tempted to buy cases that are purported to fit our AT&T Samsung Galaxy S2. Don’t be fooled. That is absolutely false.

The International version specs : 125.3 x 66.1 x 8.49 mm
AT&T version : 126 x 66 x 9 mm.

Below I will provide you the most up-to-date list of cases for the U.S. AT&T Galaxy S2. DON’T BE FOOLED by other sites. I will update this list daily. Feel free to spread the word, contribute by contacting me and I’ll add.

1. BUY HERE Elago S4 BREATHE Case For Galaxy S2 (AT&T Only) – Black
BUY Here Elago S4 BREATHE Case (White Version)
, $9.99, Comes in Black & White Currently for AT&T Model

2. BUY HERE: Case mate Barely There Case for the Samsung Galaxy S2, $11.45, Comes in Black

3. BUY HERE: Barely There Bushed Aluminum, $40, Comes in Red, Black, & Grey

4. BUY HERE: SGP Samsung Galaxy S2 ATT Case Ultra Capsule/Air Series, $21.99, Comes in Lime, Reventon Yellow, Sherbet Pink, Tender Blue/Dante Red, Fantasia Hot Pink, Reventon Yellow, Possible White & Black. Pic below.

5. Buy Here: Seidio SURFACE™, $29.95, Comes in Black, Sapphire Blue, Amethyst, Burgundy

6. Buy Here: TPU-Cases Smoke GeoTPU, GlitterFlix, High Gloss, Smoke GlitterFlix Cases for Samsung Galaxy S II AT&T, $8.90, Comes in Blue, Black, Grey, Glitter

7. BUY HERE: Original Ballistic AT&T Samsung Galaxy S2 SG Hard Case on Silicone, SA0735-M375 – Blue/ Black & SA0735-M005 – Black, $24.99, Comes in Blue, Black.

8. (not a case) BUY HERE: ArmorSuit MilitaryShield – Black Carbon Fiber Film Shield + Screen Protector for Samsung Galaxy S2 / S II ( AT&T U.S. Version ), $7.98, Black Carbon Fiber

9. BUY HERE: Case-Mate CM014641 Pop! Case with Stand for Samsung Galaxy S II, $29.55, White/Cool Gray

10. BUY HERE: TAURUS Aluminum Case Cover, $39.50, Warning it fits AT&T Samsung Galaxy S2 but it covers the noise cancelling microphone at the top. It seems not to affect signal strength but I’m not too sure I like something covering the noise microphone. Apparently it fits very well to the AT&T i777. Are are on eBay To Here. Click here to view more photos. I’ve provided one below.

11. BUY HERE: PowerSkin® for Samsung Galaxy S II i777 (AT&T & International) Silicone Case with Built-in Battery, $59.99, Case & twice the battery power.

12. BUY HERE: Reart Ringke Galaxy S 2 AT&T Updated for noise canceling mic on AT&T version, $16.99, Comes in an assortment of colors.

13. BUY HERE: Otterbox SAMSUNG GALAXY S II COMMUTER SERIES CASE (AT&T), $34.95, Ultra Light Protection from Otterbox. Comes in black only.

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2011,Oct

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[Quick Review] CyanogenMod 7 ROM For Samsung Galaxy S2 v7. 1.0

in Android, Android ROMs, Android Tips Tricks, Custom ROM List, FYI, Phone, Popular Trending Top Internet Memes, Samsung Galaxy S II, Stuff I Like On The Internet , by Android

So it’s time for a small review of my absolute favorite ROM for Android phones; CyanogenMod. CyanogenMod is comprised of a community of contributors who tirelessly take the Android platform and turn it into what’s it’s meant to be. CyanogenMod 7 based off Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) for the AT&T Samsung Galaxy S2 is light-years ahead of a regular AT&T Samsung Galaxy S2 that most people have. Now I’m NOT referring to the Nightlies, I’m referring to the stable ROM v7. 1.0 HERE or HERE. Here are my instructions on how to install CM7 but first take a look at this store review. I’ve discovered the following…

The Pros:
No AT&T applications or processes running in the background.
Better battery life. I can confirm this.
Light sensor isn’t as aggressive.
The phone is more smooth and its still fast.
There are tons of options, like moving your task bar to the bottom (look in pictures) and you can change themes as well.
More functionality to customize phone and make it unique.

Installing CyanogenMod 7 isn’t for newbies because I ran into several programs but if you know what you’re doing I recommend it. The only drawback is that the gallery is kind of slow but that will soon be fixed and I’m using QuickPic as an alternative. Another feature I like is the unlock screen and the tv like effect when you turn on/off the phone. CM7 as I now call it does an excellent job of managing system resources as well.

There are other alternatives like Cognition, but CM7 works and I’m not looking back. I’m elated that they’re placed the sound button back on the menu unlike the stock operating system that comes with the phone. There’s what works just so you know, battery works CHECK, gps CHECK, sounds CHECK, inbound/outbound calls CHECK, bluetooth CHECK, NFC coming soon but the options is there, wifi CHECK, proximity sensor CHECK, notifications CHECK, wifi tethering CHECK, speaker quality CHECK. CM7 also comes with a nice DSP Manager to equalize your headset and speaker phone settings.

If you’re wondering how I got my screen to look like the snapshots above take note of the following. I’m running GoLauncher with Multicon widgets, Google Mail widget (paid version), LCD Density set to 200 so my resolution looks more crisp, and I’ve set my grid in GoLaunch to 7X6 so I can fit more on the screen. The background is actually a live wallpaper and I’m using Super Clock Wallpaper Light. All these programs can be found in the appstore. So, I haven’t compromised any functionality when flashing CyanogenMod 7 to my AT&T Samsung Galaxy S2 II.

Cons: Small drawbacks that I can live with are the gallery, browser froze a few times but not often, the camera app isn’t as user friendly as the stock camera app. I’m not sure if I can blame this on CM7 or not.

Either way I’m satisfied and if you want to put CM7 on your AT&T Samsung Galaxy S2 II, then check out my instructions HERE. I am NOT responsible if you brick your phone. You can contact me if you want but I get a lot of emails.

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2011,Oct

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QuickPic, Best Gallery Picture Video App For Android. Editor’s Pick

in Android, Android Tips Tricks, FYI, I Recommend, Instructions, Official Downloads, Phone , by Android

Welcome to QuickPic. This alternative viewer/gallery app is better than my Samsung Galaxy S2 stock gallery and I consider it one of the best picture, video viewers to date. Its fun, easy to use, and lightweight. The application is stable and does its job with all the same functionality as the regular Android gallery.

Here are just a few features listed:
Speed browsing tons of pictures without background service!
Clear thumbnail previews, include or exclude the specified folders!
Easy hide your photos and videos, even protect them a password!
Greater resolution, better image quality of full-screen photo view!

What makes this app even top-notch is the ability to customize how videos and pics are sorted plus many more features; there are almost too many!! I recommend this for all Android users. Download it HERE in the market and you’ll see what the hype is about.

Visit the creator of this application HERE
Creator’s Email is nanling.z(at)gmail.com – replace the (at)

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2011,Oct

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iPhone 4S Siri Conversation Response. Ask The iPhone, It Responds With The Following… [PICS]

in Bored At Work Stuff, Hilars (hilarious), iPhone, iPhone Siri Convo Pics, Non Humans, Phone, Popular Trending Top Internet Memes , by Android

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2011,Oct

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[How to] Install Custom Rom CyanogenMod 7 for the AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II (S2) Instructions For Download

in Android, Android ROMs, Android Tips Tricks, Official Downloads, Phone, Samsung Galaxy S II , by Android

So, they’ve release a stable CM7 ROM for the AT&T Samsung Galaxy S2 and we want to know what you think about it. Here are the steps to download the stable version. First make sure you backup your apps with Titanium Backup.

1) Make sure your phone is rooted and install ClockworkMod Recovery HERE.

2) Now I would download CyanogenMod 7 to your computer from HERE for the Stable Version, or download one of the Nightlies which I recommend HERE because the Nightlies are updates more often with bug fixes.

3) Plug in your USB cable to your phone and computer and put your phone in mass storage mode so you can transfer the file to your phone. Locate the CyanogenMod file which you downloaded above and put it in the root of your internal, NOT external SD card. The CM7 file is named update-cm-*.*.*-Galaxys2ATT-signed.zip or cm_galaxys2att_full-*.zip depending on your selection. Once you’ve put the file in the root or \ of your phone’s internal SD storage, then power your phone off. Turn it off now by pressing the power and holding and selecting to shut it down.

4) Follow the video

5) In the video you should have formatted your system, data and cache partitions for your phone VERY IMPORTANT. Do this in clockwordmod Recovery.

6) In the video you should have found the CM7 file and installed the last, and then reboot your phone. Give it time and let it boot up. Watch the video again and follow it exactly.

Note: If you got a triangle with a small guy and an exclamation point and it won’t let you install then you haven’t done exactly what I’ve said.

If you have questions message me by contacting me…
-Trae