How to flash CyanogenMod 9 for the AT&T Galaxy Note SGH-I717

The rate at which official OTA (over-the-air) updates are arriving for AT&T devices is quite slow, at some point even inversely proportional to the rate at which Google is continuously improving Android.

In turn, many AT&T users are turning their attention towards the shelves of developers to look for some sweet Google goodies. This time it’s the AT&T Galaxy Note SGH-I717 that gets an official CyanogenMod 9 ROM. It’s not Jelly Bean, but it’s definitely pure Ice Cream Sandwich.

CyanogenMod ROMs are software customizations and modifications designed to make your mobile Android device perform faster. This ROM in particular, however, might still have some issues with the 3G video calling feature and S Pen applications, but other functions are working well. You can also use third-party apps to cover up those lacking functions.

See the requirements and instructions below to flash CyanogenMod 9 for the AT&T Galaxy Note SGH-I717.

Warning

• The instructions in this guide are intended for use with the AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note,model numberSGH-I717. Applying these instructions on another device or model may produce undesired outcomes.
• The information in this guide is provided for instructional and educational purposes only. There is no guarantee that these instructions will work under your specific and unique circumstances.
• Use these instructions at your own risk. We shall not hold any responsibility or liability for whatever happens to you or your device arising from your use of the info in this guide.
• Read and understand the whole guide first before actually performing the instructions.

Requirements

• AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note SGH-I717 with ClockworkMod Recovery installed
  • See our guide on how to install ClockworkMod Touch Recovery on the AT&T Galaxy Note.
• Charge your phone’s battery to at least 50% to avoid installation interruption due to power loss.
• Backup all personal data on your phone to make sure you have a copy of your personal data (e.g., contacts, SMS, MMS, Internet settings, Wi-Fi passwords, and the like) in case the procedure in this guide erases such data.
  • For backup tips, check our guides on how to sync your data to the cloud and how to create local backups of your mobile data.
• Download the following files to your computer:
  • latest build of CyanogenMod 9 for the AT&T Galaxy Note
  • Google Apps package (gapps-ics-20120422-signed.zip, md5sum: 0b30df25505799b5e10c0b6409f73137)

Instructions

1. Copy the two ZIP files to the phone’s SD card.
2. Switch off your phone.
3. Boot your phone into ClockworkMod Recovery: Press and hold the Volume Up and the Power buttons together. When the screen turns on, release the Power key while keeping the Volume Up key pressed until recovery boots.
4. Select Wipe Data/Factory Reset and confirm the action on the next screen.
5. Select the Install ZIP From SD Card. Select Choose ZIP From SD Card and highlight the CyanogenMod 9 ROM ZIP file.
6. Confirm the installation on the next screen.
7. Go back to the main menu and flash the gapps-ics-20120422-signed.zip in the same manner in steps 5 and 6.
8. Go back to the main menu select Reboot System Now. The initial boot up may take up to 5 minutes, just be patient.

Congratulations! You’ve just installed the CyanogenMod 9 ROM for the AT&T Galaxy Note SGH-I717. Keep your eyes open for Jelly Bean.

Source:http://www.androidauthority.com/galaxy-note-sgh-i717-att-cyanogenmod-9-cm9-install-103345/