If you are adventurous, you can try the Mozilla Fennec.
Skyfire? I don't see that on my Omnia II...

Are there any performance differences with the new IH6 firmware?
Mine is I800XXIG1. Is it worth the upgrade because by upgrading I will lose all my data.

Oh yeah, add me into the list too...

This post has been edited by bluhound: Sep 19 2009, 09:25 PM

aiks...did not see that. Will try upgrading later. Thanks!

I am currently using Garmin Mobile XT with MalfreeMaps. Software version id 5.00.20wp
One quirk for me though. When I first ran Garmin I had to stand under the clear sky and wait for more than 10 mins just to get a good lock.
After that attempt, now the GPS locks on quickly but of course it still can't beat external Bluetooth GPS devices especially the BT 737 A+. It locks in less than 10 secs, 50 sat. capability and double the sensitivity.

NAVFon? I don't have it on my phone either.
When I got my phone, it only comes with Adobe, Opera, Midomi, Office Mobile and the Touch applications. Down stock standard directly from Samsung. =S

Are your apps installed by Samsung itself or installed by your retailer?

aiks..my mistake. Found this web site.
http://www.asiagis.com.sg/agis2/info_samsung.php

Did a hard reset on my O2 on the 2nd day I got it. Crashed it while installing BlueInput. Explains why I lost that app.
Will install it now and test it out.

This post has been edited by bluhound: Sep 21 2009, 12:47 PM

OK, tested it. Not exactly to my liking though. The layout is crude. Not as refined as Garmin Mobile XT. Maps are also not as detailed as MFM and MSM maps.
Looks like its more suitable for Singapore maps.
GPS lock on is about the same as Garmin's.
However, I need to set the GPS baud rate to 9600 for NavFone and 57600 for Garmin. As for me, I'll stick to my trusty ol' Garmin.

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Added on September 21, 2009, 1:09 pmDang, been looking all around for that kind of casing... The stock pouch is troublesome. When someone calls me, by the time I managed to take my phone out... 1 miss call.
Too bad I'm staying on the other side of M'sia.

This post has been edited by bluhound: Sep 21 2009, 01:09 PM

It is quite slow for the first startup. I guess its the weak antenna inside. When I first used the GPS it took me more than 10 mins to get a lock. After that it only takes less than a minute.


Crayon Physics and Asphalt are somewhere in Modaco forum. "Search".

Couldn't agree more.

Yep, I have noticed the GPS socket. Its an MCX connector. I have an external GPS antenna but I have no idea how to plug it in while keeping the back case closed.
A future custom or extra enhancement back panel, maybe?

3D gaming for the Omnia 2 is still in progress. This is because the O2 uses OpenGL ES V2 which provides big 3D improvements but unfortunately is not backward compatible with OpenGL ES V1.
This means that all current 3D games and applications (e.g. TouchFlo 3D, Asphalt 4 3D with IGP support etc.) will not work with the O2.....yet..
*cross fingers* There is a topic in Modaco on trying to create a compatibility layer for it.
More details on Modaco.
http://www.modaco.com/content/i8000-omnia-...tibility-layer/

That's quick for a price drop. I bought mine from PDAExpert 3 weeks ago for RM2399 WITHOUT 8GB MicroSD card, FMG set.

FYI, I am not sure about other companies but from what I know it is confirmed that FMG is the "sole" official distributor for Samsung mobiles, just like as Avaxx and Zitron for Nokia sets.

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Added on September 22, 2009, 9:58 pmAll Samsung Omnia II's are made in Korea. No difference between AP and Official set.
Package contents and warranty will be different though.
What you pay is what you get.


This post has been edited by bluhound: Sep 22 2009, 09:58 PM

OoOokkkk..... Didn't know there's a Brightstar around.

I think what ehsandy meant is the price difference.
Also, I have been checking Brightstar and FMG.
FMG is a multinational company headquartered at HK with other branches at USA, Dubai, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and Philippines.
Whereas Brightstar is a local Malaysian company.
My mistake. Brightstar is also a multinational company. http://www.prnasia.com/pr/09/07/09466311-1.html 15 July 2009
Err...price difference... Introductory price, maybe?

EDIT: Brightstar is HUGE. Bigger than FMG. HQ at USA with more than 40 branches around the world.

Anyway, I came across this. The Omnia II is confirmed with the codename I8000.
Look what I found at Brightstar's website...
I8003
Samsung Jet widely known as S8000 shows as I8003 on their site.
A variant or a typo?

This post has been edited by bluhound: Sep 23 2009, 01:24 AM


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That clarifies it. Thanks!

The matte surface is sleek! Mine's glossy and all I see are my fingerprints. Love to have it on mine but is there any way to buy it online or Poslaju?
I am in Sarawak and till now I have not even come across it. Also looking for a flip case for my phone. Hate the standard one. Every time I accidentally pressed the "Reject and send SMS"...

You mentioned that you skinned your phone and added a Capdase screen protector. Is the skin also matte like the Capdase?

Is either of your number a 016 number?
Mine's a 019 number and a few times this week when I call to a 016 number only either on first call there is no voice, very bad static or super fast chipmunk voice like you experienced. 2nd call then ok. I think it could be a network problem.

Omnia II has three places to store data.
Main Storage: 512MB
Secondary Storage (aka My Storage: 8GB) and
Storage Card (Externel MicroSD card): Depends on card capacity.

Calendars, messages and core phone data will be stored in the Main Storage.
It could be that you have files in My Documents, My Videos, My Music and My Pictures on your computer and you have selected it for Syncing during the creation of a Windows Mobile Sync Partnership.

By doing this, it will be copied to your 512MB memory.
Not sure whether is your problem like this, but this has happened to me before.
Now, I strictly manually copy my videos and install apps and games to the 8GB Section.
I use WMP to sync my music to my O2, specially selecting 8GB as the target.

EDIT: Forgot to mention that you will not get the full 512MB storage for the first location, you will only get free space of 100MB-ish. The rest is reserved for the OS.

This post has been edited by bluhound: Sep 24 2009, 06:09 PM

I found out that only on some occasions the mode button will light up. e.g. When typing SMS, the mode button lights up but when on Messaging main screen, it is dimmed.

This post has been edited by bluhound: Sep 25 2009, 11:44 AM

Depends. If your fingers are small, they you may be able to type faster. As for those with big hands (particularly the thumbs, like me), it takes getting used to. First week, I was constantly sending SMS with lots of typos , accidentally hitting the letter next to the the one I want.. (e.g. u becomes i, e becomes w etc.)

What the cab does is overwrite the wav files with null, silencing all camera sounds. It does not make it selectable.

Head to your Windows Mobile's Windows Directory and remove these files:-
1. AutoFocus.wav
2. AutoFocusFail.wav
3. RecEnd.wav
4. Recording.wav
5. Shutter01.wav, Shutter02.wav, Shutter03.wav
6. ShutterContinuous.wav
7. ShutterSound.wav

Then do a soft reset. The deleted files will be restored with default factory ones.

More details on this link:
http://www.modaco.com/content/i8000-omnia-...mnia2-tips-faq/

Go to your GPS Settings and double check these settings:-
GPS Program Port: COM7
GPS Hardware port: COM9
Baud Rate 57600
Make sure 'Manage GPS automatically' is ticked then do a soft reset (Switch off phone then switch on again)

Then stand under clear sky and wait patiently....
I know, GPS lock for this phone can be a pain in the ........

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Added on September 29, 2009, 12:16 amUnder display settings, you can try set the brightness to max...
And make sure the Auto Adjustment is not selected, its too sensitive to light changes.

With max brightness, its readable for me under the sun and battery lasts for 2 days, not a problem for me as I charge it daily.
If you have matte screen protector it REALLY helps sunlight readability and it also practically removes fingerprint smudges...

Another thing, has anyone of you used any leather cases from Noreve? (www.noreve.com)
Contacted them and they told me that the casing for O2 will be released sometime within these 2 weeks.
Like the design, read excellent reviews but the price, kinda ouchy but tempting.

I asked about Vaja cases too (www.vajacases.com) but the rep told me they have not planned on developing one anytime soon...
Btw, my friends bought Vaja cases for their first generation Omnia. Its just sooo sleek...
I tried PDAir's, can't help it but it feels a little el cheapo...

This post has been edited by bluhound: Sep 29 2009, 12:23 AM

Love that application. Disabled TouchWiz and then install this...
No lags at all. However, I realised that it consumes slightly more battery power when compared to using the older 3.01 version. After one day, my battery level would drop from 100% to 90%, with the new version, it drops to around 82-81%.

Couldn't agree more. I like the 3D SMS function but with only software rendering, it feels slightly sluggish on my O2 and the corners are very jagged.