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    Thread How to get total backup of s8 before upgrade

    Hi all, I'm looking to take a full backup image of my s8 including all apps and settings, if possible. How can I get started? Thanks Yaakov
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    Post Straight Talk SGS2- SGH-S959G

    Data works for me too - just not ntp MY data works (web and email) but ClockSync using ntp protocol cant contact the server.
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    Post Straight Talk SGS2- SGH-S959G

    ClockSync No Longer Working -ntp filtering? Did ST add some filtering rules to block the ntp syncing program CLockSync? It works on wifi, but not on 3G/H+
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    Post Straight Talk SGS2- SGH-S959G

    Receiving MMS I don't do MMS messages - so I don't know - sorry. However, regular text messages work.
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    Post Straight Talk SGS2- SGH-S959G

    Thanks. This fixed up my data after funny text msg Thanks for posting this. After I received a funny text message from ST, I lost my data. did quick search on XDA and found this. I changed my APN settings (added another APN) and voila - data again!
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    Post Straight Talk SGS2- SGH-S959G

    Thanks! Did you see the problem and know how to get around it? If so, what's the secret? Thanks for the file link - I got it.
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    Post Straight Talk SGS2- SGH-S959G

    I777UCMD8_modem.zip It's not a problem with the modem itself, it's the "download helpers" that are being sent. The modem is the latest one on the op page.
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    Post Straight Talk SGS2- SGH-S959G

    was from PC... Thanks for the quick response. I was downloading from a PC. Will try again tomorrow.
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    Post Straight Talk SGS2- SGH-S959G

    the problem is the link... Thanks for trying to explain, but I've downloaded other modems and kernels before, and have cm 10.1.3 running on my Galaxy S2 already. The problem is that the link for this latest modem points me to a site that seems to be either downloading a virus (according to...
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    Post Straight Talk SGS2- SGH-S959G

    link for I777UCMD8_modem has problems I tried to download the latest modem and get code that my antivirus says is bad stuff. then trying another link (after waiting for about 15 seconds) I get the iLivid downloader but no modem code. Please advise what to do. Thanks,
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    Post Straight Talk SGS2- SGH-S959G

    Unlock Straight Talk SGH-S959G (really!) I wanted to unlock my SGH-S959G for international use without running a new kernel (yet!). Instructions that Mr-Cook provided on the OP page are terse, but they do work. Here are the steps that I took (and more details are found on the OP page)...
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    Post Straight Talk SGS2- SGH-S959G

    Please let us know how it goes... Please let us know how it goes... Thanks!
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    Thread Installing CyanogenMod kernel == unlock too?

    When you root a device and install a new CyanogenMod kernel, does that automatically include sim-unlocking the device? Thanks, Yaakov
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    Post unlock sim for Straight Talk SGS2- SGH-S959G

    So New Kernel == Unlock? That thread shows how to install a new kernel on the device, which is great. But does that mean it is also unlocked (besides rooted)? Thanks
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    Post Straight Talk SGS2- SGH-S959G

    Guess I'm a real newbie... what is the "op" page? pardon my ignorance, but what is the "op" page? Thanks again.
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    Post Straight Talk SGS2- SGH-S959G

    newbie-q: does loading new kernel allow unlocking sim? I have no idea where the SIM lock stuff resides. Does rooting and loading a CyanogenMod kernel allow unlocking the StraightTalk Galaxy S2 phone (SGH-S959G) to allow using other SIM cards when travelling abroad? Thanks for any help in...