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 SAMSUNG GALAXY S II Official thread V3, The ultimate Android super smartphone ??

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post May 9 2011, 09:09 AM, updated 13y ago

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OFFICIAL THREAD Version 1 : http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1759952
OFFICIAL THREAD Version 2 : http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1845648
DIRECTORY :
Post # 1 : General , Specifications, YouTube reviews, Pricing & Availability, Bulk Purchase link
Post # 2 : Web Reviews , Actual retail reviews, M'sian user comments, Other Online Forums, DIFFERENCES between Galaxy S and Galaxy S II, Comparisons with LG Optimus 3D and Motorola Atrix
Post # 3 : Frequently Asked Questions
Post # 4 : Roms discussions, Tips & Tricks
Post # 5 : Commonly used Apps, Recommended Widgets, Malaysian Telco Settings
Post # 6 : Users List, Accessories

PRESS RELEASE : BARCELONA, February 13, 2011 Excerpts and Edited :
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SPECIFICATIONS :


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Specific extra information about HML port : from Engadget
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7 Apr update :
Change of RFS file system to EXT4 - http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=e...xy_s_ii%2F93675

Upgrade of processor to 1.2 GHz : http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/07/samsung...es-april-launc/


SOME OFFICIAL Promotion videos :

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HANDS ON Video Reviews :

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PRICING & AVAILABILITY

PRICING roundup summary : http://www.gforgames.com/gadgets/news-gadg...ing-world-6170/

MALAYSIA & SINGAPORE retail pricing : UNKNOWN

April in Singapore ??? : http://www.samsunghub.com/2011/03/14/singa...-s-ii-in-april/ - Now delayed to May/June

April in India ?? : http://newslocale.org/sci%10tech/technolog...1031911509.html - Now available in May

Buying online from overseas online shops :
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Buying online from Malaysia 3rd party resellers : Google for sources at :
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MALAYSIA Telco's contract offers : UNKNOWN - rumors is May by MAXIS

SAMSUNG SERVICE CENTERS in MALAYSIA :
http://www.samsung.com/my/support/location...ERVICE.LOCATION



Official links :http://galaxys2.samsungmobile.com/html/

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WEB REVIEWS - others based on proto models :

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After late April 2011 - REVIEW based on actual retail unit :
http://www.electricpig.co.uk/2011/04/22/sa...axy-s-2-review/

http://mobile-review.com/review/samsung-galaxy-s2.shtml

http://www.slashgear.com/samsung-galaxy-s-...eview-26148446/

http://www.techradar.com/reviews/phones/mo...eview?artc_pg=1

http://www.jrin.net/2011_04_24/samsung-gal...in-depth-review

http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/28/samsung...xy-s-ii-review/

http://pocketnow.com/android/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-review

http://www.tracyandmatt.co.uk/blogs/index....view-1#more6686


Some M'sian users comments :

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27 Apr : UNLOCKING actual retail UK unit :



OTHER online forums :

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DIFFERENCES between the Galaxy S and Galaxy S II ?

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Galaxy S ( I9000 ) versus Galaxy S II ( I9100)

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UI comparison :


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Galaxy S II vs LG Optimus 3D
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Galaxy S II vs Motorola Atrix
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Web Browsing comparo between Galaxy S II and LG OPtimus 2X : Galaxy S II win hands down[/color]
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[size=7]Head to head comparison between SGS II and LG Optimus 2X: Winner Galaxy S II

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Comparo HTC Sensation with Galaxy S II - the SGS II is ahead

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Is it true that the Galaxy S II could come with different processor for different regions ? Specifically Samsung's EXYNOS or NVidia's Tegra2 ?

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2. Is the Galaxy S II still using the Samsung's proprietary RFS file system ? If so, are the laggy issues of the previous Galaxy S resolved in this newer model Galaxy S II ??

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3. How does the new processor of the SGS II compared with other dual cores smartphones ?

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4. What is so special about the new Super Amoled Plus display compared to SGS Super Amoled ?

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5. How do I get the phone in mass storage mode when connected to a PC?

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6. How can I use tethering via my Galaxy S II?

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7. Does the SGS II have NFC (Near Field Communications) Support?


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8. Why doesn't my phone show all 1GB of RAM?

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9. OMG WTF I was conned. Where's my 16 GB???

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10. How can I disable the camera shutter sound?

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11. While using another launcher (third party), some of the Samsung widgets do not appear under the widget list. Does anyone know why this happens?

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12. How can I test some of the phone's hardware functions - colors, the LCD, speakers, sensor, touch, camera etc

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13. How to check phone information, battery information, usage statistics, WiFi information ?

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14. If I buy the phone from overseas and courier in to Malaysia , do I have to pay any additional taxes/duties ?

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15. Can I use Google Video Talk which is released for Gingerbread 2.3.4 ?

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16. How can I make my battery life longer ?

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Extra FAQ : posted by forumer ijat91

i9100 vs i9103
both of these are variants of the Galaxy S II, to be respectively released in different regions, however key differences will will include:
i9100: Super AMOLED Plus screen, 1.2 GHz Dualcore Exynos processor
i9103: alternate screen (possibly SLCD, but yet to be confirmed), 1.0 GHz Dualcore Tegra 2 processor
List of Regions for Each Variant: INFORMATION NEEDED


What File System Will the Galaxy S II use?
EXT4

Will the Galaxy S II have Capped FPS like the Galaxy S I?
Yes, the Galaxy S II has its FPS capped at 60fps because of Vsync.

Hows the GPS on the Galaxy S II?

"Great!" check it out for yourself Picture
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Does the Galaxy S II have a Notification LED ?
unfortunately no, it doesnt

Is the Bootloader Locked?
No, it is not locked

Is it possible to run Nvidia Tegra Zone games on Galaxy S 2?
No, Nvidia Tegra Zone games are custom taylored for Tegra processors only, however most of these games have a non-Tegra alternative

Does having a Dualcore Processor in my phone use more battery than a Single Core
No, on the contrary, having two processors do half the work to complete a single task requires less energy than a single core doing all of the work.

What Media Formats/Codec will the Galaxy S II support out of the box?
Video: MP4/DivX/XviD/WMV/H.264/H.263/H.264 AVC/VP8/3GPP/VP8/VC-1/WebM
Audio: MP3, OGG, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR-NB/AMR-WB, WMA, WAV, MID, AC3, IMY, FLAC, XMF
Image JPEG/GIF/PNG/BMP/WBMP/AGIF

Credit go to xda:- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1046748

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Rooting, Flashing Roms, ROMS Links, Android Developments

What is rooting ?

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Rooting using Gingerbreak 1.1 : Might not work on some retail units

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Rooting using SuperOneClick :
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Is there an easier and more automatic method to root ?? YES - use Supercurio 3
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HOW to REMOVE the yellow triangle during boot after root ? - Flash back a stock kernel :
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HOW to flash firmware using Odin ?
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HOW to OVERCLOCK the SGS II ?
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GENERAL : What is ROM, Flashing and FAQ ?

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Rom info from samfirmware.com : http://www.samfirmware.com/android.htm

EUROPE firmwares from samfirmware.com :
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Forum XDA : http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1058


SAMSUNG Letter codes : Meaning

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SAMSUNG MObile codes : Dial this from phone for information

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TIPS & TRICKS

1. Manual download :
http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/...0503_Screen.pdf

2. MAXIMISE Battery Life from ANDROINICA :

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3. How to have GTalk 1.3 with video working on the SGS II ?
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COMMONLY USED APPS

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To anyone interested to know how to play tegra2 game..posted by user irenic

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RECOMMENDED WIDGETS

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Malaysian Telcos APN Settings

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USERS LIST :

Anyone who'd order and current user please PM me or post it in this thread so that I can update the list

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ACCESSORIES

Set of original accessories from Clove UK:

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http://www.mobile01.com/newsdetail.php?id=10666
Browse to this website to see a detailed report and photos of these accessories

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Connecting a full USB thumb drive to the SGS II :

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yeh...number 1..congrates for v3.... hooray smile.gif
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Added on May 9, 2011, 9:37 amgot reply from handtec yesterday

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Hi,

Thank you for your co-operation.
We apologise for the inconvenience caused in this matter.
We have now successfully arranged for your order to be processed and it will be dispatched within the next 3 days.
Thank you.



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still patiently waiting for a launch somewhere nearby tongue.gif
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no.4 hoooo . . the samsung shop in lowyat plaza says this phone will only officially come in July . . sigh

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wow, v3, congrats, now i patiently waiting for my phone drool.gif
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nice new version..keep up good work guys~
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post May 9 2011, 09:44 AM

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anyone who ordered their sets from handtec last week got their delivery confirmation?
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yes i admit this phone is superb and can be tag as super smartphone for now nod.gif with adobe flash support, super nice amoled lcd,dual core cpu....

samsung now ahead among their competitors nod.gif

to owners,dont make ur lcd break ya...it will cost u near 1k for replacement laugh.gif
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ah shoot.. cant be first. LOL
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Very interesting. Already v3. Definitely following this topic.

Can't wait for July to come! Yummy!
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I placed the phone in my jeans, fyi, i dont wear those skinny jeans becoz my balz will suffocate lol... so i wear "normal" jeans...

it did fit perfectly, although you do get the sense of "you will snap it if u sit down" so theres a tendency for me to hold or feel the phone while slowly sitting down...

So far, screen visibility is great in the morning as the sun isnt at its maximum brightness... my screen brightness is set to auto...


Added on May 9, 2011, 10:39 am
QUOTE(jonrwg @ May 9 2011, 10:16 AM)
ah shoot.. cant be first. LOL
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lulz, buntutwoman got this phone on february, how can we even beat her lol...

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ordered but only receive the email asking for 1st time identification on ytd morning. slower for me.
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QUOTE(brotan @ May 9 2011, 09:44 AM)
anyone who ordered their sets from handtec last week got their delivery confirmation?
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abuyon have u already received email asking for identification?

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