Never had any issues registering my local credit cards (Public Bank Master & Visa) on Google Checkout via PC browser.

First off, let me declare first that I only use GPS for Foursquare, not for navigation since I don't really need this in Penang island.

Cold start under Darky is below 60 secs (I reboot my phone every day since I have 2 batteries and I swap them in and out on a daily basis).

1. The a-GPS function is enabled when you check the 'Use wireless networks' box under 'Location and security'. Yes it uses the GPRS/EDGE/3G/HSDPA network to assist in position locking. I also have 'Use GPS satellites' and 'Use sensor aiding' checked. a-GPS works well enough with Foursquare and Google Maps (latest 5.0 version).

2. I never actually check how many satellites are found, I just wait in Foursquare or Google Maps for my position to be locked in.

3. I've not experienced this but then again, as I said, I don't use GPS on the SGS for navigation.

iPhone4 does not really run a true multitasking OS, perhaps apps in front get a very big slice of CPU time hence faster response/lock-in?

This post has been edited by kmrdeva: Dec 27 2010, 09:28 PM

3 questions there, actually.

I think enabling the a part of GPS will help speed up locking in of your position. More accurate or not you need to test and feedback. I am on Digi unlimited data plan so I do not have to worry about data charges.

If you feel you are too noob, then stick to stock firmware. Darky is easy to install but noob may or may not like it.

No commitment needed for calls/sms/mms - meaning I pay just minimum RM68 per month for full speed 3G with 3GB quota per month. If I exceed the 3GB, my speed gets capped at 128kbps but no extra charge at all. Voice/Video Calls and SMS/MMS are charged pay per use.

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Added on December 27, 2010, 10:37 pmMaxis good speed? Wider coverage yes for sure, but speed is pretty shit for me (sometimes fast, but quite unstable). I have a Maxis Wireless Broadband micro-SIM in my iPad and my SGS with Digi has a more stable net connection than my iPad.

This post has been edited by kmrdeva: Dec 27 2010, 10:37 PM

As long as you don't format your internal SD (that's where the backups are kept) and you factory reset the phone and reinstall Titanium Backup, yes, the restore really works. For free version, restoration is tedious - every app restore will be prompted. For paid version, restoration is a breeze.

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Added on December 28, 2010, 6:06 pmYes the procedure is the same as long as you're installing the CWM version of the speedmod kernel.

This post has been edited by kmrdeva: Dec 28 2010, 06:06 PM

Boot into CWM.

Well, it's quite easy to differentiate - you do the power+home+volumeUp boot and the title of the recovery menu should be there.

I think the basic CWM recovery mode is with the green fonts. After you apply Darky > 6.0 though, the fonts become red. I guess you can say that CWM recovery mode is an enhanced version of 2e. As long as you see 'install zip from sdcard' you should be alright.

This post has been edited by kmrdeva: Dec 28 2010, 06:16 PM

With the dropbox client on the phone, just navigate to the file you want then tap and choose download. A copy of the file will be downloaded and stored locally on your phone's internal SD under dropbox folder.

I've been using dropbox (on my Win7 laptop, Linux Mint 10 laptop, Ubuntu 10.04 PC, on the SGS) for months now, no need to cut paste here there.

This post has been edited by kmrdeva: Dec 29 2010, 12:17 AM

http://www.digi.com.my/internet/smartplan/index.html

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Added on December 29, 2010, 1:31 amDropbox is a cloud storage sync solution, meaning when you install it on your PC, everything in a local folder will be synced online, e.g. My Documents \ My Dropbox.

On Android, the Dropbox client doesn't auto save files in your dropbox account to the internal SD - you choose what you want to download and it downloads the file for you.

Just try it to see if it suits your needs. Dunno about music streaming or sync since I don't really listen to music with my phone.

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Added on December 29, 2010, 1:32 amSame here.

This post has been edited by kmrdeva: Dec 29 2010, 01:32 AM

I use non-wipe Darky, but everytime after the first boot, I reboot back into CWM to re-enable lagfix and wipe cache and also wipe dalvik. Been working fine so far for me..

Nope.

Hmm, weird, Speedmod K12F kernel lowers my Quadrant score (not that it's very critical) on Darky 7.6. Will monitor performance and battery life for the next couple of days..

This post has been edited by kmrdeva: Dec 29 2010, 05:52 PM

Can only confirm tomorrow as I charge nightly.

I think the battery meter bug is still there, I charged to full, then with the phone display on, I pulled the charger cable - batt level immediately went down to 97%. Not a big problem, it's just 3-5%.

BTW, have to kinda agree with holypredator that GPS seems pretty screwed up on the SGS. Last night I was at a friend's place. I turned on my iPad (wifi+3g model) GPS and it locked my position down accurate to like 5-10m within 60 secs. The SGS, on the other hand, locked within 60 secs too, but showed my position to be about 400m away. Both devices using google maps.

Lucky I don't really use the SGS for drive/walk GPS navigation.

This post has been edited by kmrdeva: Dec 30 2010, 08:29 AM

Not sure there, bro. I applied speedmod as soon as I went up to Darky 7.6 so can't decide if it's speedmod's fault or the stock kernel in JPY.

What do you mean by that? The scrolling never ends?

Is it necessary to end the contacts app? I remember reading in some earlier posts that this has something to do with the newer Samsung Task Manager app.

Seems to work fine (speedmod K12f + darky 7.6) - but do disable voodoo lagfixes first before applying speedmod.

Maybe about time you exercise your last option.

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Added on December 30, 2010, 3:03 pmDon't have Kies.


This post has been edited by kmrdeva: Dec 30 2010, 03:03 PM

If you're rooted and running MarketAccess or MarketEnabler to emulate US SIM, you can see it on the Market, for purchase USD3.31. I just searched for 'ADW ex' and found it.