Guys noobie question here. Gonna get my SGS on Monday. I'm a complete noob with android or any smartphone for that matter.

What should i do once i get the phone?
1. What are the essential apps to have
2. do i need to flash anything or upgrade firmware
3. do i need to buy some sort of protective casing?
4. any other tips appreciated

thanks guys

Erm I cant seem to get my phone to vibrate when theres an sms.

Any idea how to do this?

And also the notifcation does not dissapear unless u click on it and then click on the back button

I tried. I dont know if im missing something because when i put all my settings and test my notification nothing happens.

And also if i do get a message and open with handset, i still have to open the message with my default messaging system to get the notification to go away

youtube app for android works fine for me.

Anyone managed to play quake 2 on their sgs? If so can tell me how and where to download n install it? Thanks a bunch

how to purchase apps? After rooting I'll have access to the paid apps? And how to pay if I don't have a credit card. Will Maybank Debit card work somehow?

Just drop by to say that I finally used the gstring app to tune my guitar and it worked very well.

And second, is anyone using copilot gps system? Works very well today for me so far and all the maps are in phone so u dont need 3g at all

erm friend sent to me. Ill get the link from him and post it up here soon i guess