noob alert, everyone! xD

Running custom ROM and kernel is totally optional. Most of us here, when got the phone will run stock first and majority switch over to custom ROM after that. The 2.1 is totally not up to par, stock running 2.2.1 and above is considered acceptable.

Odin is the flashing programs whereas Kies is the Samsung sync program which has the ability to upgrade (one way only) the firmware not like Odin.

About Touchwiz, it is depend on user actually. Some may like and others will replace it with other third party launcher like ADW, Launcher Pro, Go Launcher etc. It is not something that is disastrous to have it.

Wonder why talkbox so popular, whatsapp can do the same thing, even can do with video some more....

Like the others mentioned...it's not really necessary to use a custom rom...i'm using stock gingerbread firmware and I like it. I've also used custom ROMs before and I liked them too. It's a matter of preference. I don't really mind the touchwiz UI, i've become quite used to it. You should really read the first post of v18 or v17...there's a lot of info there that can help you.

cm_galaxysmtd_full-21.zip is out!

hmm ok then~ is it hard to flash it?

custom rom? very simple and noob prove i would say

^^ ppl like to play with talkbox, cause its almost like walkie talkie

+1

oh? ok then~ ^^.. i'll ask u guys what ever things i'm confused with when i get my sgs >.<..

for those who says sgs out of the box is bad try nokia c7 ^^.. (u won't experience it when u 1st time used it if ur not a smartphone user haha . cz i wasn't back then -,-)

Anyone with GPS problems you may wanna try this

actually out of box experience is not bad, it has a beautiful screen to start with. Only when you start to accumulate more and more apps, data and junks inside your phone, it will starts to frustrate you.

eh looks like you already made your decision?

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Added on June 8, 2011, 5:04 pmarr jump no again..19-->21

This post has been edited by sendoh_7: Jun 8 2011, 05:04 PM

yes, normally it will only take you 2 or 3 day and it will starts to frustrate you.

izzit a suitable time for me to buy SGS Ap set?
I sacred that after SGS2 released then the price of SGS will drop (

could explain the step you take to change your product code?
i did it this about last week using gingerbread and its all good


CHANGING PRODUCT CODE WILL FACTORY RESET/WIPE YOUR PHONE, I REPEAT, WILL FACTORY RESET/WIPE YOUR PHONE

the correct step should be:

1. check if the CSC you flash to the phone have XME code or not. to check *#272*IMEI# , there should be a box on top showing current product code and a list of available product code below
A. if no go to step 2, and you need to have root explorer or any other apps that explore the system folder
B. if yes go to step 5

2. download XME from here, and extract the .zip


3. MAKE SURE THE FOLDER STRUCTURE THAT YOU JUST EXTRACT IS LIKE THIS XME/system/... NOT like this XME/XME/system/...

4. copy the XME FOLDER, yes the folder, not the content of the folder, copy the XME folder to system/csc

5. dial *#272*IMEI# , you should see a box on top showing current product code of your phone, and a list of available product code below it, beside each of the code is a round box, press it and it will be green, then press install.

that it...

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Added on June 8, 2011, 5:18 pmdont use this on gingerbread, it will make it worse

This post has been edited by silentser: Jun 8 2011, 05:18 PM

wahh...yesterday #17, today #18 page 6...so fast already..hope can catch up with desire HD...i 'm on stock DXJV9..gps is good..use without wireless..sensor aiding is on...lock within 1 minutes..i'm gonna stick with it..already dealed with the android OS bug...rename the 3 cuplrit..so far so good..now i can swyping again..hahaha

gadget keep updating every single day. of cause the price will keep dropping.

The price always will drop from time to time.

Correct me if i'm wrong. The RRP for original set on Last year ,June is around RM2600
Now the price already drop to RM1600 or more less.

FYI, SGS plus will coming soon on July.

This post has been edited by Koreyoshi: Jun 8 2011, 05:23 PM

cant wait for it to come. i like the metal backplate and its same size with our sgs. hope can fit well.

nice guide! Mod please pin this!