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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– today announced the Samsung GALAXY S II (Model: GT-I9100), a beautifully thin (8.49mm) and lightweight, dual-core smartphone that combines an unmatched viewing experience with incredible performance.
The Samsung GALAXY S II uses Android™ 2.3 Gingerbread includes access to Samsung’s four new content and entertainment hubs, seamlessly integrated to provide instant access to music, games, e-reading and social networking services.
JK Shin, President and Head of Samsung’s Mobile Communications Business. "With the GALAXY S II, Samsung wants to set the new standard of quality viewing on mobile, powerful performance, and slim and modern design.”
Powerful Performance Dual-core application processor delivers compelling features such as fast web browsing, multi-tasking comparable to a PC-like environment, supreme graphics quality and instantly responsive 3D user interface on the large screen. The GALAXY S II also delivers seamless multitasking, switching between applications instantly. Superior 3D hardware performance makes games and video incredibly fast and smooth. With super-fast HSPA+ connectivity, the GALAXY S II offers rapid mobile download speeds while BlueTooth® 3.0+HS considerably reduces data transfer times.The Samsung GALAXY S II has been equipped with an 8MP, high-profile camera and camcorder with 1080p full HD recording and playback.
A Next Level of Viewing Experience The Samsung GALAXY S II has been equipped with Samsung’s new crystal-clear Super AMOLED Plus screen, the most advanced mobile visual display ever created. A significant reduction in power consumption from Super AMOLED display means it is also more energy-efficient than other comparably-sized devices, allowing Samsung to minimize device weight.
Samsung GALAXY S II Goes to Work Samsung has introduced a new range of enterprise mobility solutions, expanding the business capabilities of the Samsung GALAXY S II and helping enterprise customers empower a flexible and connected mobile workforce.
A New World of Entertainment and Smarter Interaction Samsung has selected the Samsung GALAXY S II as its premium mobile product with which to launch Samsung Hubs – integrated mobile applications designed to fit every element of your life : Social, Readers, Games, Music HUBS
With the enhanced voice technology on the Samsung GALAXY S II, customers will be able to do more with less. Customized Voice Translation application makes the Samsung GALAXY S II the perfect travel companion, translating voice or text into - and from - a range of languages: simply speak a word or phrase into the handset and it will instantly translate it, with audio and text output.
For swift and simple device management, Samsung has introduced Kies Air. With Kies air, consumers can manage their smartphone contents from their PC, via local WiFi connections. download photos taken on the built-in camera, listen to music, check missed calls and send messages in the web browser on their PC. For added connectivity, WiFi Direct allows consumers to connect to wireless-enabled PCs and printers without the need for wireless access points. According to market requirement, the GALAXY S II is able to incorporate Near Field Communication (NFC) technology to support emerging mobile payment service and other services with mobile operators. : Read the full press report here : SOURCE
SPECIFICATIONS :
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Network HSPA+ 21Mbps/ HSUPA 5.76Mbps EDGE/ GPRS Class 12 Quad band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 Quad band UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Dimensions 125.3X66.1X8.49mm
Display 4.3" WVGA SUPER AMOLED Plus *
Memory 1GB RAM, 16GB/32GB MicroSD (up to 32GB)
Camera 8MP AF with LED Flash + 2MP Front
Connectivity Wi-Fi a/b/g/n BT v3.0+HS USB 2.0 OTG Connectors MicroUSB, 3.5mm Ear Jack MHL Port : * May not be applicable in some regions. * Display: "4.27" in actual measurement
GPS A-GPS Convergence Easy Set-up (WPS PIN/PBC, Wi-Fi Direct) AllShare (DLNA1.5) Samsung Kies 2.0, Samsung Kies air 4 Hubs Social Hub / Readers Hub / Music Hub / Game Hub TouchWiz Google Mobile Services
Specific extra information about HML port :from Engadget
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The Galaxy S II is the first smartphone to feature an MHL port. Essentially, the micro-USB shaped MHL jack at the base of the Galaxy S II features internal circuitry that recognizes USB or MHL impedance and then automatically switches the phone into USB data / charging or MHL audio / video / charging modes. A special 5-wire micro-USB to HDMI cable lets you send video and audio to existing HDMI-equipped displays. Unfortunately, the TV won't charge the Galaxy S II during playback unless you insert a phone charger adapter between the GSII and TV or wait for MHL-enabled TVs to begin shipping later this year. Once connected, you can then use your TV's HDMI-CEC compatible remote to navigate and control the Galaxy S II's media interface. The GSII is just the first MHL device with a half-dozen phones, at least one tablet, and a few TVs coming this summer. More details are available in the video below
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This is the official hands-on video of Samsung GALAXY S II. The video contains a detailed demonstration of key features and benefits, and introduces the next generation viewing, entertainment, content, and media experience of Samsung GALAXY S II.
HANDS ON Video Reviews :
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PHANDROID A dual-core CPU, 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus display, Android 2.3 and NFC support are just a sampling of where the Galaxy S II takes a huge leap forward. Samsung Galaxy S II feels a bit more sturdy in the hand than the Galaxy of old, but its slimmed down 8.49mm profile and light weight make it one of the sleekest handsets we have seen. This is in part thanks to the thinness of the new Super AMOLED Plus display, which is undeniably one of the most gorgeous screens we have seen. TouchWiz interface, updated to version 4.0 and rests upon Android 2.3 Gingerbread. It brings in more customization options and the introduction of four separate “hubs” taking the place of Samsung Media Hub. Books, music, games, and social are all featured. So far we are pretty impressed. This definitely will be a strong frontrunner for best Android phone of the year (thus far, anyway).
PhoneDog
AndroidCentral
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INTOMOBILE how thin and light the Galaxy S 2 is, as it’s only 8.49-millimeters thick and its incredibly light in your hands. - more ergonomic to grip, and also lends a more premium feel to the device. Galaxy S 2 has a Super AMOLED Plus display and it’s quite bright and vibrant. Text looks brilliant and photos and videos really pop out of the screen. Inside the Galaxy S 2 rocks a dual-core processor that enables it to do things like record video in full 1080p HD. This should also enable some great gaming, as the company is pushing the gyroscopic and accelerometer controls as a way to bring Android gaming to a new level. - launch with Android 2.3 and a customized user interface. This latest version of the Android software will enable the device to take advantage of NFC capabilities TouchWiz 4.0 UI - You get a more customizable homescreen, an app tray that has been refined to include a 3D rotating effect and the company has put a stronger emphasis on its hubs. Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S 2 is a great-looking and performing smartphone and it is bringing the super phone game up another notch
Comparing display with iPhone 4
PhoneArena - on the UI features, apps , video demo
4. How to make sure it is original set from Samsung Malaysia Electronics (SME)? - There are SME stickers on the box and the back side of the phone normally under the battery. It is also sealed with blue Samsung sticker.
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Please refer below links for more info. Importing these phones to Malaysia will possibly held by customs and if so, be prepared to pay up to RM 250 ( 2009 rate ) for SIRIM permit and another 10 % tax on invoiced value. If stocks available, delivery is normally 5 to 7 days More info : See FAQ below Question # 14
Latest news as on 13 Jun : Launching by Maxis 22 - 26 Jun at Midvalley KL ( Center Court ) Rumored price : RM 2099 without contract Specs : Exynos-Super Amoled Plus
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ccm : Overall: very fast. I never used Atrix and Optimus x2, but this is really very fast. Homescreen scrolling - no lagging, very smooth. Gallery scrolling - seems like the reading speed is very fast, the pictures loads very fast and scrolling is very the smooth. Web brosing: by default browser - Page loads very fast. Just complain our Internet connection from our telco isnt fast enough. When using stock browser to browse Lowyat Forum, will have a bit lagg espcecial when u reply using stock browser. I'm not sure why, last time when I use my Nexus One and Nexus S also like that, but problem was gone if use Opera Mobile. In Language Setting, no Japanese and Chinese, got Korean In Samsung Keyboard input language, no Japanese and Chinese as well, got Korean. In Swype input Language setting, got Chinese GB and BIG5, and got Japanese as well
oldKyoo : Everything I typed is based on my own device, to hell with the other people's device, because its my opinion, and it is strictly subjective.
Lets start off with the boot time and shut down time. The Samsung Galaxy S II takes 12 seconds on average to totally shut down. To completely boot it back up, it takes 12 again on average. Then, it takes 10 seconds to completely do all the memory reading and scanning.
From there, we enter the homescreen. Now im greeted with a hell load of heavy widgets, such as weather syncing, ap news, email, skype, and such, with a background live wallpaper. No lag is experienced when navigating from one page to another.
Screen, as you all know, is fantastic, dont be mad or whatever, but sometimes, I feel the screen looks just normal, most probably because I keep looking at the screen.
Pressing the capacitive menu button leads me to add, wallpaper, search, notifications, edit, and settings Press edit and it will allow you to edit the 7 home pages you have, to reorganize the page in any order, or to remove the page completely (Those who have used HTC's recent android phones would be used to this function, and will feel like this is a rip off from htc's, and we'd wonder why samsung is being sued )
Pressing add and that will lead you to either an option of placing more widgets, adding folders, shortcuts, or applying wallpapers. Now widgets, you have about 30 widgets out of the box both by samsung and google. Theres like 7 types of clocks for u people obsessed with time. Talking about widgets, I must say, not all widgets are adjustable by size, few are only. Examples are like accuweather, ap mobile news, email, and about 1 or 2 more I could not bother to give a finger to greet their mother (its rubbish in another word).
Now within this "adding widgets" function, theres a way which samsung calls panning to move widgets from one page to another, this function I find most useful if ur on the 1st page, and you plan to place the widget on the 7th page because its just so inaccurate, like when I want to move the widget to just anothe page, for example from page 1 to page 2, id rather just drag my finger to the next page, so much faster, rather then playing super monkey ball with the damn widget and page..... Of course, you have to activate this "panning" by going to settings and to motion settings.
Next, the contact widget is pretty basic, you have keypad, logs, contacts and favourites tab on top. As usual, facebook integration makes it better, so i can see whos calling me when i forgot who is that.
With keypad tab, you get the dialer, very responsive, no lag at all at this part. You also have 2 options to call, call by voice, or call by video, and also an option to text.
Messaging, the bubble conversation as usual. but before you tap on the small bar down the screen to bring up the keyboard, you have a shortcut to attach files as such : pictures, videos, audios, locations, contacts, calander, memo and tasks. (pretty damn alot if u ask me, very useful indeed)
Since we r on the message, il talk bout the keyboard, the keyboard is alrite, i personally dont find touch screen keyboards great due to the fact that i have kinda "large fingers" not to say fat, but id definitely guarantee loads of americans will find this problem as well.
Back to the keyboard, the samsung keyboard is fine for most of you people im sure, with the additional space you get from the 4.27 inch screen, its definitely easier to type on compared to my previous nexus one. There is also a swype keyboard, i tried it, and.. I dont find it really good, personal preference. Now both swype and samsung keyboard has a bulit in microphone "button", pretty neat, used it, and its accurate, there was a time though where it got it quite a wrong.
Lets jump to the email client. One word. FANTASTIC.
This client is nice because I dont know why, I do think they already have this function, but I can have like a "android 3.0 style email, with one bar separating the email list and the email content. This email content capable of supporting pinch to zoom. Neat feature indeed. I have like a hotmail inbox, a gmail inbox, and a yahoo inbox and you can differentiate them.
Internet, its blazing fast... what the heck can I say, the dual core really does work wonderful here. Scrolling is just so fast, without any lag. Afew sites ive been are unreal tournament web, scan.co.uk, engadget, youtube to stream a 1080p video. No lag. I swear upon my surname, browser no lag, as long as the page has finished rendering.
When I try scrolling a site while the page is still loading, i will get those checkerboard thingy. Thats the only time i ever get it. Now, if you try to type in lowyat or any other forum's reply box, there are times where u noticed u will lag or worse, sometimes hang like my nexus one did when i was listening to music while replying here.. While using the sgs2, the lag is almost, almost! unnoticeable. I say almost because there are some times where it does lag alittle, but thats like quite rare, so no worries. Since we r on browser, il comment about the "tilt" feature, which you can place to pressure points on the screen and bring the device back and forth, to enlarger or to minimize.. This feature... is a real waste of time, why would i want to move my hands or arms when i am already lazy to move my 2 fingers??? no brainer issue here, its just to show off to friends who are not smart enough to shoot u back with what i just said.... Or, its just a feature to say, ur phone got anot???
Moving on to GPS, the 1st time it tried to locate me, it toke exactly 2 minutes to search. Now, 2-4 seconds and it will lock u down with precision. No joke. Maps is just the common maps but with rotation and mayb 3d buildings, i have yet to see any 3d bulidings on my screen yet, perhaps i need to bring the location to KL, okay tried, cant, this 3d feature we dont get in Malaysia...
Now lets go to the 4 hubs, Music, Game, Readers, and Social hub. Music Hub, il skip, because its not supported here in Malaysia.
Now gamehub, We have 2 tabs above, one for social games and the other for premium games.
Social games consists of - We Rule - We City - Pachinko (Is this the cute puppy doggy from the movie???) - Forces of War - Villians (I soppose they got all the bad guys from james bond judging from the cover that looks like 007.) - Age of Legends (I think this is a mmorpg game) - We Farm Safari (ANOTHER WE?????) - Vegas Strip City (The only enticing game tittle which disappointed me 1 minute later)
Now, TO Premium Games !!!! Premium games is nothing but a special link to all gameloft's game I believe, because we have tittle as such: - Real Football 2011 HD - GT Racing - N.O.V.A Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance HD (This game is like a must to buy, it takes full advantage of the sgs2 gyroscope, hyposcope whatever scope lah) - Lets Golf! 2 HD - Assassin's Creed- Altair's Chronicles HD - Hero of Sparta HD - Shrek Kart HD - Modern Combat 2 - Brothers In Arms 2 - James Cameron's Avatar HD (Havent watch this show yet, waiting for astro hbo ) - Dungeon Hunter HD
Well, thats bout the amount of games right now, and its quite an extensive list to me, im not a real mobile gamer, and yes, as the name suggests, u pay for the premium games... The social is free of charge.
Lastly, is the camera, owh yeah, I know u dslr lurkers are waiting to paw me on this one. The camera is decent. Much better compared to a desire HD, but not really much difference if you compare it to sony xperia sensors. Seriously, why frust about the photos??? just pay 20k and get a leica or a hasselblad if ur that obsessed.
Now the camera comes with quite a hell load of options, we have - Self shot (it activates the front camera for more camwhoring) - Flash (3 choices, disable fully, keep it auto, or enable it permanently to blind a person) - Shooting mode (Choosing either single shot, smile shot, beauty shot, panorama, action shot, cartoon) - Scene mode ( Choose from none to either portrait, landscape, night, sports, party/indoor, beach/snow, sunset, dawn, fall colour, firework, text, candlelight, backlight) - Exposure value (-2.0 to +2.0, no idea) - Focus mode (Choosing either auto focus, macro, or face detection) - Timer (choosing from off to either, 2,5, or 10 seconds, useful when u too shy to ask ppl to take photo of urself or noone wan help u take photo of ur whole gang/triad/kampung/clan) - Effects ( From none to either negative, grayscale, or sepia) - Resolution (Yeah babeh, from 3264x2448 aka 8mp all the way to 640x480 aka 0.3mp) - White Balance (Can set from Auto to daylight, cloudy, incandescent, fluorescent, josticent, last one joking, dun claw me plueseeee) - ISO (From auto to 100, 200,400,800) - Metering (From centre- Weighted to either Spot or Matrix) - Outdoor visibility (off or on lah) - Anti-Shake (Cant see difference) - Auto Contrast (Off or on) - Blink Detection (I think it will detect if ur blinking then it wont take the photo, so it doesnt look like ur sleeping, dslr ppl help me here!) - Guidelines (to create white borderlines for u to aim better when u wanna take a photo, so the object is where u want it to be in the photo) - Review (to let u see the photo after u taken it) - Image quality (from superfine baby skin to normal like ah mah) - GPS tag (u wan ppl know where u are when they lookin at cho photo then this is gooding) - Reset (For u to "FFFFUUUUUUU" after u so hard to set ur camera settings" and end up back where u started)
For Video mode, u have the some of the options available only, but new settings as well such as: - Recording mode (Normal, limit for mms or self recording) - Resolution (from 176x144 up to 1920x1080) - Outdoor visibility (when the sun tells u to turn stop recording, u use this to challenge the sun's brightness, a losing battle indeed to begin) - Flash (whether u want to be a night stalker in the singapore night safari)
Battery life. I officially announced that i plug out the charger at 09.xx am and the battery was 100% full, charging for about solid 8 and a half hours while the phone was shut down. I got my 1st battery warning at 20% by 20.13pm. Battery definitely can last you from 8am to 7pm for u working people out there. This was on moderate usage. Calls about a total of 1 hour, heavy messaging, moderate browsing, email and weather syncing. I dont know about others like ccm or anyone else, but this is far from the so claimed 2 days battery, since they got the device, and charged it up for the 1st time as i did. Battery wont last a "Whole" day, but it will get u thru ur working hours.(exclusion for those definitely working in banks and some hardworking people)
The heat, while playing games, and browsing the web, it was well within the acceptable range, but as for calling, it was never once within an acceptable range, all phones are never within that range, thats why they gave u a earphone, and thats why they sell bluetooth earsets, not to show ppl ur ear can wear one, but for a good reason. Thus, phone is cleared from overheating worries.
Hardware wise, phone is light, yes, light. But this light isnt the cheap light, it somewhat has a quality feel. hardware buttons feel great and responsive, its raised perfectly i should say, even with the rubber cover, it still feels good. The battery cover is the one dissapointment, theres no good way of taking it out, u have to pry it out with ur fingernails, but samsung had mercy and gace a small gap only on the side above the volume control hardware button. From there, u drag ur fingernails all the way down and the battery cover will slowly come out. Flimsy, but not to the extent of giving u an impression u can tear it easily.
One thing I want to point out for the hardware, is the usb, whoever used the samsung galaxy s knows that it had a neat little feature which made the phone much more elegant, it was the usb cover that could slide. I'd wish samsung had done this to make the phone look less "hole-ful".
Overall impressions, Touchwiz 4.0 is definitely something... all these little wonders that samsung threw in the pot certainly made the new touchwiz better then those found on the stock 1st gen sgs. With its samsung social hub, I do find it quite a replacement for Htc's proprietary social widgets, although truth be told, it will not beat htc's one. Satisfied?? quite satisfied.
overall ratings 9/10
where did the 1 go?? The 2 REAL reason why the one went off is because the phone rebooted itself without its master's permission. Secondly, battery door, definitely a market i see for people to get a metal doorcover, but i wish the person planning to do this all the best and godspeed, because its gonna be hard, real hard.
If u find this useful, u r more then welcome to pin this up infront of the page, and pray to god people look at this before start typing a question already answered.
Again, I really want to emphasise the browsing experience on this phone. Heavy flash webpages doesn't slow the phone at all, it feels like im browsing google search page lol.... this phone really does close the gaps between phone and tablets browsing experience. Yes, though it does come in frustration when the pages load in mobile mode, you can set the page as yr favs when the page is in desktop mode. That is the only complain for browser.
Ok, the scrolling experience is fast, other than fast, very fast, very smooth, my language is limited myself to describe it better..
benny888 : My opinion on some comments raised by potential buyers : Is the SGS II a good worthy buy ?
Is this the best ? NO it is not. There is always a better one coming out just round the corner. As of now , if it meets most of your needs, consider it your best
First of all do not be distracted by negative comments unless it is a repeated case similarly opinionated by several users. Off the cuff comments are plenty and we do have not many users yet - I recorded 10 so far but only active commenting on it is 3-4 users only. Others are quiet, perhaps they are very happy with it already or they are just too shy to post their opinions. Some negative comments are solely based on personal preferences on what they expect from the phone. Their certain expectations could be unimportant to you
These are my personal opinion - there is no right/wrong answer here. I am not a high power user. Besides the usual phone functions, I used the phone mainly for browsing/Email/Newsfeed/RSS/Tweeter/Facebook updates. Multitasking is an important criteria for me
User Interface : Do not compare with HTC Sense which is far superior . Touch Wiz 4 though is an improvement is still way behind in terms of design, features, attractiveness - there is still lacking the " will die and grab it " appeal . However it is a vast improvement over the older Galaxy S - is slicker, smoother and more responsive. If you don't like it, just customize it yourself with other launchers: ADW or Zeam or Launcher Pro or Go Launcher or SpB Shell 3D - fill the homescreens with your desired apps and widgets. I am on SpB Shell 3D and is superbly smooth and slick, way much better than my other dual core Motorola Atrix.
General performance / speed : Apps access/ launching and respond - fast, very very fast and smooth, must say is the best and fastest I have used. Beats and blow away the other dual core Atrix to " oblivion". The change to EXT4 FS is indeed a big boost vs the RFS FS used in Galaxy S
Operating temperatures : Fair and good , ranging 30 to 45 degree C - I am comfortable with it. The warmness is insignificant to me
Reboot issues : NONE detected so far
Battery life : Hard to say as I have yet to really test it. First day impression as battery was not fully charge, at idle with several apps auto refreshing data ( email, weather, RSS, Newsfeed) from 11 pm till 7 am, battery drop by 30 % which is higher than my other Androids which ranges about 20 % max . Would give a better feedback after several days usage
Camera/Video : I do not have high expectations. Even the ARC which is deem the best does not impress me significantly that I will be overwhelm by it. I'd just say as a normal user I am happy with it - at least it turns up sharp, nice, clear and not blur. Again this feature dependent on one's levels of expectations. Haven't taken any night shots yet. Anyway to me this camera feature is just a bonus when I need it - it is never a consideration when I buy phones
Browser ( on Dolphin HD ) : Superb , the screen slightly oversensitive at times and occasionally flicker slightly . Slightly faster than the Atrix and is way ahead of the IS, Arc, Streak, Galaxy tab
Games : I tested only Asphalt 6 - superb graphics display, very smooth and responsive - slightly better than Atrix . Other Androids just cannot compare which show some lag at times. Anyway, I am not a gamer - how well it performs is not an important issue. Based on its hardware, I don't think one will regret using it to play games
GPS : Excellent , "hundred" times better than SGS. GPS loactions lockup using Aura 2-3 sec ; Papago X5 5-8 secs
Just two days on it, my satisfaction factor : 9.5/10 Overall is the best Android I have used to date. I have said I wish to give Samsung a second chance after a dismal performance from the SGS and I must say I am not disappointed. As a comparison, How do my other Androids rank compared to it ?
DIFFERENCES between the Galaxy S and Galaxy S II ?
Galaxy S ( I9000 ) versus Galaxy S II ( I9100)
Physical Differences :
UI comparison :
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OS : Android (2.1, 2.2) - Eclair, Froyo vs Android 2.3 - Gingerbread CPU : 1 GHz Cortex-A8 PowerVR SGX540 GPU, Hummingbird chipset vs Dual-core 1GHz Cortex-A9 proccessor, Orion chipset Memory Internal 8 GB/16GB storage, 512 MB RAM, 2GB ROM vs 16GB/32GB storage, 1 GB RAM Card Slot: Both similar microSD, up to 32GB Diplay Type : Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors vs Super AMOLED Plus capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors Display Size : 480 x 800 pixels, 4.0 inches vs 480 x 800 pixels, 4.3 inches Dimensions : 122.4 x 64.2 x 9.9 mm vs 125.3 x 66.1 x 8.5 mm Weight : 119 g vs 116 g Talk time : Up to 13 h 30 min (2G) vs Up to 6 h 30 min (3G) Standby time : Up to 750 h (2G) vs Up to 576 h (3G) GPRS : Both similar at Class 12 (4+1/3+2/2+3/1+4 slots), 32 - 48 kbps EDGE : Both similar at Class 12 3G : HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps vs HSDPA, 21 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps Wi-Fi : Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n; DLNA vs 802.11 a/b/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth : Yes, v3.0 with A2DP vs Yes, v3.0+HS Camera 5 MP, 2592 x 1944 pixels, autofocus vs 8 MP, 3264x2448 pixels, autofocus Camera Features : Geo-tagging, touch focus, face and mile detection vs Geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection, image stabilization Camera Flash : No vs Yes, LED flash Video Camera : Yes, 720p@30fps vs Yes, 1080p@30fps FM Radio FM radio with RDS vs Stereo FM radio with RDS
Galaxy S II vs LG Optimus 3D
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We think the clarity and brightness of Samsung’s Super AMOLED Plus display is astounding and rivals any display technology on the market. At 480 x 800, its pixel density is equal to the Optimus 3D. Unfortunately, rendering 3D somewhat lowers the fidelity of the image. Both screens clock in at 4.3 inches. If you don’t think 3D is a gimmick, the Optimus 3D is the winner here. If you value 2D more, The Galaxy S II has a much crisper, brighter screen.
Operating System : Winner - Samsung Galaxy S II
This isn’t really a contest. Though LG has opted for the good, stable Android 2.2, Samsung is supporting Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). Google made a number of needed enhancements to Android, most notably in the visual department. Many of the main Google apps received a visual overhaul for the Dec. 2010 update. In addition, the update also enhances Android’s battery management capabilities and multimedia functions.
Processor : Winner - Tie
Both handsets run a 1GHz dual-core processor. While we’re sure that one of these processors is faster than the other, for the general consumer, they’re about on equal. The Samsung Galaxy S II runs on the 1GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor and the Optimus 3D is powered by a 1GHz dual-core Texas Instruments OMAP4 processor.
Storage & Memory : Winner: Samsung Galaxy S II
Both handsets are packing a decent amount of storage and memory, but the Galaxy S II double downs the Optimus 3D in both categories. Samsung’s new phone packs 16-32GB of internal storage and 1GB of RAM. LG has a respectable 8GB of storage, but the company skimps on the RAM. Optimus includes only 512MB of RAM, which seems a bit light for a phone hoping to display 3D.
Portability : Winner - Tie
Samsung claims the Galaxy S II is the thinnest handset yet — even skinnier than the iPhone 4. It may be a few millimeters thinner than the Optimus 3D, but does it really make a difference in the grand scheme of things? These are two 4.3-inch smartphones.
Connectivity : Winner - Tie
Battery Life : Winner - Samsung Galaxy S II
With a slightly larger 1,650 mAh battery and a Super AMOLED Plus screen that sucks up less juice, the Galaxy SII wins this category hands down. The Optimus 3D has a standard 1,500 mAh battery.
Cameras : Winner - LG Optimus 3D
The Optimus 3D may only have a 5-megapixel rear camera, but it packs a neat trick. Not only can the Optimus display 3D images, it can also record 3D images (with autofocus) and video at 720p. If you choose to record in standard 2D, video quality rises even higher to full 1080p. The Galaxy S II is no slouch, however. Though it can’t produce a third dimension, the phone has an 8-megapixel rear camera capable of full 1080p recording as well. Better, it has an LED flash, which the Optimus 3D does not appear to have. So, for the 2D purist, the Galaxy S II may be the way to go. Both devices have front-facing cameras, but the Galaxy S II wins this fight with a 2MP front camera. The LGOptimus 3D cannot record 3D images on its front camera.
Overall winner: Samsung Galaxy S II
While we can’t knock LG for trying something new with glasses-free 3D display and full 3D recording, we’re not sure the effect is entirely needed on a mobile phone. If you remove that one technological advantage, theSamsung Galaxy S II is a much beefier phone in many ways that we know matter. The Galaxy S II has double-quadruple the storage, double the RAM, a much brighter screen, runs a newer version of Android, has a larger battery, and better front and rear 2D cameras.
Galaxy S II vs Motorola Atrix
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Form Factor : Verdict – Samsung Galaxy S II The Samsung Galaxy S II is truly a sight to behold. Not only is it one of the thinnest devices on the planet at just 8.5mm in thickness, but it’s also one of the best looking too. It’s exact measurements are 125.3 x 66.1 x 8.5 mm and it weighs just 116g – that’s 19g lighter than the Motorola Atrix. The Motorola Atrix, on the other hand, doesn’t have any of the premium-feel metallic edging that's present on the Galaxy S II, but don’t let this put you off – the device looks and feels every bit the premium device. The corners are rounded, which gives the device a soft appearance, and the device also features Gorilla Glass too. The Atrix’s vital statistics are 117.8 x 63.5 x 10.1mm, which makes it significantly smaller than the Galaxy S II but, bizarrely, it’s no way near as lightweight at 135g – the same weight as the original HTC Desire.
Display : Winner – Atrix The Samsung Galaxy S II is a big phone. It’s got a 4.3-inch 480x800 pixels display and makes use of Samsung’s Super AMOLED Plus screen technology, which means vibrant colours and near perfect blacks – both of which should put this device high on a lot of people’s wish-lists. The Motorola Atrix, which is the first device to use the LCD qHD display technology, has a staggering 540 x 960 pixel 4-inch display – one of the highest currently on the market. qHD is also reported to use 50 per cent less power through the use of RGBW sub pixel arrangement – adding an extra white pixel in the usual three colour group. Needless to say, this level of resolution puts the Atrix way out in front of the Galaxy S II. And for us, this kind of slides it. Don’t get us wrong, both devices have truly amazing displays and neither will disappoint, but for us 50 per cent less power consumption combined with that pixel resolution snags it for the Atrix.
Operating System : Verdict – Draw This aspect is pretty straightforward: both devices have, or will get, Android 2.3 (AKA: Gingerbread) We’ve seen both devices in action and the only thing separating them at the moment is that Samsung is showing off the Galaxy S II with Android Gingerbread and Motorola only has Froyo on the Atrix.
Storage : Winner – Galaxy S II The Motorola Atrix comes with a perfectly adequate 16GB of internal storage and microSD card support for up to 32GB, giving you a whopping 48GB of potential storage – more than enough for even the most heavily media users. Somehow, though, Samsung manages to upstage the Motorola Atrix with a 32GB internal storage option. There's microSD support as well, meaning users that opt-in for the inevitably more expensive 32GB Samsung Galaxy S II will get a potential 64GB of storage to play with – at present, it doesn’t get much better than this.
Cameras : Winner – Galaxy S II The Motorola Atrix features a 5-megapixel camera with autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging and image stabilization. Around front, there’s a VGA camera for video calling – something that practically every new device is geared up for. But Samsung has done it again with the Galaxy S II – it’s only gone one step further than the Atrix – upping the camera spec to 8-megpixels round back, complete with autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection and image stabilization, as well as a 2-megapixel front-facing camera for video calling.
Processor/RAM : Winner – Draw As you may of heard, both the Atrix and Galaxy S II feature dual core processors and 1GB of RAM, making them two of the most powerful smartphones currently available. Both device’s use Dual-core 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 processors, but Samsung has opted for its own homebrew Orion chipset inside the Galaxy S II and Motorola has gone with the Tegra 2 chipset and ULP GeForce GPU with its Atrix. So what’s the difference? At this stage of the game it’s difficult to tell, but Samsung is keen to take on Nvidia in the graphics department with its Orion chipset, which Samsung claims is five times more powerful than its previous attempts – impressive stuff, indeed, then.
Final Thoughts Motorola has gone record claiming that the Motorola Atrix is the most powerful phone in the world – and a couple of months ago it would have been right on the money. Unfortunately though, times have changed, and it appears that there’s a new big-dog in town, which goes by the name Galaxy S II. It’s bigger, lighter, just as powerful and has more potential storage than the Atrix. So for this reason, the Samsung Galaxy S II is victorious. It’s taken a while, but finally, after months of unstoppable victories, the Atrix has finally been well and truly beaten.
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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All these rumour arose due to the official technical specs sheet has a footprint about the processor : " May not be applicable in some regions ". The general consensus is it will most probably be produced first with Samsung's Exynos processor
SOURCE :On Day 0 of this year's Mobile World Congress Samsung and NVIDIA announced that the new Galaxy Tab 10.1 will come to market with NVIDIA's Tegra 2 (T20) SoC. At the same time, the two quietly announced they would be working on a new superphone together also based on Tegra 2. At Samsung's press conference however all we saw was the Galaxy Tab 10.1 and the Galaxy S II, the latter using Samsung's own Exynos SoC.
So what happened to the NVIDIA based smartphone and why would Samsung bother with using Tegra if it already had an Exynos based smartphone? To understand why we need to look at the Galaxy S. At its MWC press conference Samsung mentioned that it sold 10 million Galaxy S phones in 2010. The Galaxy S II should sell at least as much, if not more, once it's officially introduced.
Exynos however is a brand new SoC, with a brand new GPU for Samsung. Meeting demand for the Galaxy S II in all markets across the world with an SoC that Samsung has never shipped is risky at best. If you saw our benchmarks yesterday you'll note that NVIDIA's Tegra 2 is a near equivalent in terms of CPU performance and notably better in GPU and Flash performance. In other words, Tegra 2 isn't a bad alternative.
The GT-I9100 is the normal Exynos based Galaxy S II, the I9103 is the Tegra 2 edition. As one of our readers (thanks sarge78), Samsung lists its own dual-core Application Processor in the Galaxy S II as not being used in all regions. It's too early to tell if that means that we'll get Tegra 2 or Exynos depending on physical region.
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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Based on all the technical specs sheet and web reviews, there is no indication yet of the FS used. But based on initial quadrant scores done by PhoneArena, it seems to point to the same RFS FS being used ( checkup the PhoneArena link above ) As all reviews done to date are short, more of first impressions and solely based on demo sets with no added apps - there is no conclusive answer yet. But based on the various web videos, it appears to me that the UI scrolling and program launching shows a marked improvement over the previous Galaxy S. There will be a better answer once the reviewers has a set for longer testing - expect some positive answers in probably 2 weeks time
3. How does the new processor of the SGS II compared with other dual cores smartphones ?
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forumer ijat91 comments/opinion : For now LG Optimus 3D is the king in benchmarking, all the test run on it pass with flying colour, it even beat the Optimus 2x. The more interesting part is that it use same GPU as SGS(original galaxy s) which is PowerVR SGX 540. The different between LG and SGS(original galaxy s) is that, LG clock it at 300mhz and use the update version driver which is 1.6 with dual-channel LPDDR2 memory controller vs 200mhz and 1.5 driver in SGS(original galaxy s). As we can see at the picture, it run 2 times better fps compare to SGS2(galaxy s2) in GL Benchmark 2.0-egypt Hope samsung do something to increase their SGS2 performance to compete back. BTW, SGX540 still a really powerful GPU, the current optimus 3D beat Samsung Galaxy S2 each benchmark, don't know why samsung change it
4. What is so special about the new Super Amoled Plus display compared to SGS Super Amoled ?
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The “Plus” indicates a transition from the Pentile matrix to a panel technology that has three sub-pixels for each pixel. The Pentile matrix shares eight sub-pixels between four pixels while the new pixel layout in Super AMOLED Plus follows what has been commonly done in LCD panels. This means the same four pixels will have a total of 12 sub-pixels. This should translate to improved color reproduction and a generally sharper-looking images.
5. How do I get the phone in mass storage mode when connected to a PC?
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-Enable usb debugging from Menu > Settings > Applications -return to home screen -plug usb cable in -pull down status bar -press ' connect usb storage' button
Alternatively, without USB debugging enabled
Go to Settings > Wireless & Network > USB utilities and click the button > then (and ONLY then) plug in USB cable
6. How can I use tethering via my Galaxy S II?
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Tethering is enabled in the installed Android OS. Go to Menu > Settings > Wireless & Networks > Tethering
7. Does the SGS II have NFC (Near Field Communications) Support?
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The SGS2 does have 1GB of RAM however some is reserved for use by the GPU and so doesn't show up in any task manager. For example my phone has been running for almost 24hrs with various applications and games being used and is currently showing as 165MB RAM in use and 528MB free.
9. OMG WTF I was conned. Where's my 16 GB???
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Your device uses 500 MB of space for the actual system software, plus around 2GB for your applications and their data storage. There are other partitions used for other system functions, and these take up some of the remaining space.
10. How can I disable the camera shutter sound?
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If you are rooted, you can do this by renaming the shutter sound ogg file in /system/media/audio/ui. Rename it to .ogg.bak and it should stop the noise.
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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It's normal - Samsung widgets will only work in Touchwiz.
12. How can I test some of the phone's hardware functions - colors, the LCD, speakers, sensor, touch, camera etc
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Dial this code using your phone dialer *#0*#
13. How to check phone information, battery information, usage statistics, WiFi information ?
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launch PHONE, dial *#*#4636#*#*
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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INFO from user brotan : Called Sirim just now. here's the deal
1) Sirim permit - RM 100 2) Can be used for up to 3 phones for same model 3) Here's the catch. All the 3 phones need to be under same buyer name. If got 3 invoice, need 3x permit
now there are 2 options
1) everyone go buy themselves. pray each of us won't kena hold by custom. if no hold, everyone untung. if hold, then i estimate have to cough up extra RM 350 for tax + permit
2) combine shipment under 1 person name. higher chance will kena hold (but still got chance escape) but even if kena, ... - Save RM 50 per unit due to combine shipment - Save RM 70 due to sirim permit - still pay about RM 200 for tax - pay extra about RM 30 per unit for DHL clearance fee (assume RM 100 per clearance)
########## Note : For combine shipment, you can share shipping fee, sirim permit and DHL clearance service
RM 200 for tax RM 100 for custom clearance (per clearance, not per unit)
in short, if both single and combine unit kena tax,single pay extra RM 190 compare to combine
if both single and combine unit don't kena tax, single pay extra RM 50 compare to combine
if single tak kena, combine kena, combine pay extra RM 260 compare to combine
if single kena, combine tak kena, single pay extra compare to single 400
15. Can I use Google Video Talk which is released for Gingerbread 2.3.4 ?
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YES> Paul of Modaco has develop an APK that can be installed and works on SGS II ( Gingerbread 2.3.3 ). Make sure you have USB Debugging Enabled http://android.modaco.com/content/software...talk-installer/ QUOTE : Android Gingerbread 2.3.4 includes Video support for Google Talk. Handily, this can be backported for a lot of devices that are running 2.3.3 (or even 2.3.2!) The process is a bit of a challenge though, so i've built the process into an easy to use APK!
Points to note before you start... You use this APK at your own risk! I recommend you have a backup, or at the very least a strategy to return your device to stock should the unthinkable happen. Your device needs to be rooted in order to run this process.
16. How can I make my battery life longer ?
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Your phone need to be rooted for this. From the Market, download and install the free app " MarketAccess" or " MarketEnabler" . Launch the app. In the main interface, select "Backup Settings" - this will save your local APN settings. Move to the next tab, select "T-Mobile (US)" as foreign telco and a pop-up window " fake this provider now" ( in MarketEnabler) or just tap the selected telco ( in MarketAccess) . Select it. Close the app. Launch Market and you will be able to view all the paid and free apps. Once you have completed your " marketing:, launch MarketAccess or MarketEnabler and select "Restore Value" so as to enable back your actual network provider OR you can just restart the phone.
18. How do I make payment for Paid apps in the market ?
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- First, you need a GMail account. If you don't have, just register one at www.gmail.com. - Browse to Google Checkout : https://www.google.com/accounts/ServiceLogi...<mpl=default - Sign in using your gmail account and you will be guided accordingly to setup a payment system using your credit card
19. I cannot see some of my downloaded apps and some apps I see error message - apps not available for your country ??
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This seems to be a problem/bug with Google with the recent May release of paid apps in Malaysia. You can try these :
Settings/Applications/Manage applications : browse to Market - select clear data and clear cache ( if not greyed out ). Restart phone Launch Market. At settings select " SHOW ALL apps " If you still unable to download and see some of your apps you will have to use MarketAccess or MarketEnabler to fake telcos ( Q 17 above )
20. Is it necessary to use Task Killers to manage my memory and battery life ??
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This is a debatable topic. Personally I don't use any Task Killers. The official stand from Google is Task Killers are unnecessary for Androids. I quote from Google :
By default, every application runs in its own Linux process. Android starts the process when any of the application's code needs to be executed, and shuts down the process when it's no longer needed and system resources are required by other applications. A content provider is active only while it's responding to a request from a ContentResolver. And a broadcast receiver is active only while it's responding to a broadcast message. So there's no need to explicitly shut down these components. Activities, on the other hand, provide the user interface. They're in a long-running conversation with the user and may remain active, even when idle, as long as the conversation continues. Similarly, services may also remain running for a long time. So Android has methods to shut down activities and services in an orderly way.
Almost everyone has used these at one point in their Android life. And in most cases, reps at carrier retail stores will install these upon buying any of their Android phones with or without your knowledge. Its part of this HUGE misconception that Android needs these to run properly. Couldn't be further from the truth.
Everyone knows one of the main benefits with Android is the fact that it, unlike certain other OS's, can run apps in the background. And the more RAM on your phone, the more apps you can have open at one time for true multitasking. This is one of the reasons RAM is a highly sought after spec when comparing Android devices.
Most people know Android sucks when it comes to battery life. It's definitely a problem in Android. We know this. The misconception a lot of people have is that the reason for the horrible battery life is largely in part because of all the apps "running" in the background. This is one of the reasons these misinformed reps install these Task Killer apps onto phones thinking they're helping, but they're not. First, Android doesn't necessarily keep apps "running" in the background like a car. Using gas/CPU without you knowing. Android will pause those apps until you return to them. If you don't come back to the app for awhile, Android will eventually close the app altogether.
The other misconception people have with using a task killer is that it's some how making their phone faster. This usually has something to do with the thought that "freeing up RAM" is going to make your phone speedier and quicker when doing everyday tasks (I used to believe this as well). But not so. First off, even if you close out 20 apps in the background, 20 more will open up in their place. Like Bebe's Kids. They don't die -- they multiply. Resistance is futile. Second, it's not like Android keeps running apps in the background until you're completely out of RAM. That would cause your phone to completely freeze and lock up. Instead, it will begin closing the oldest apps still open in the background to make space for new ones. I mean think about it, do you have to manage the RAM on your home computer? No. It just works, right? Same with Android.
But just like your computer, there are those times when things go wrong. Sometimes an app can misbehave and become unresponsive. Or perhaps you changed some options in an app and it needs to be closed/killed/stopped so that it can be opened and refreshed. Or maybe you have a game that has gone rogue and really is, in fact, running in the background sucking CPU and RAM and causing your phone to run to a crawl. It's only in these rare occasions that using a task manager is acceptable. Even then, for your average user, a simple reboot will solve these rare problems.
So for techy people that like to monitor and micro manage everything that goes on in their phone, yes, using a task manager is acceptable. But for your average soccer mom/gf/grandma/Joe Schmo, there really is no excuse for them to have these apps installed on their phone. More often than not, they're going to ruin their user experience with the phone, doing more harm than good, and it will cause them to run to the iPhone where they don't have to worry about this sorta stuff. So with that. I am done here, folks. I hope this Public Service Announcement helped shed some light on a murky subject with Android. Now go uninstall that Task Killer. Now.
21. I have problems detecting my phone on my PC. Installing KIES does not help at all .
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KIES is often reported to be unreliable esp on Win 7 systems. You do not need KIES to have phone detected by PC> Install KIES if you need to sync data ( eg contacts, address, music etc ) with phone.
Install the proprietary Samsung USB phone drivers : Google for this exe file : SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_v1.3.350.0.exe
If still cannnot detect, than need a longer way : install Google default USB phone drivers Download android sdk at : http://developer.android.com/sdk/ Run the exe file. Remember where you extract the files. Locate SDK manager - run it. You will have few dialog box instruction , follow it till you are a prompted to install the packages. Minimum select Android 2.0 and above all files - the download of these could take up to half hour or more Restart computer
22. How do I do a factory reset/hard reset on my SGS II ?
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When you want to pass on your phone to some else it is a good idea that you wipe out all the data on your phone so that no one can get access to your personal data. You could also perform a reset if you device is frozen and not responding to your command.
Note: Performing the below actions will erase all your personal data, so if there is any data that you would like to keep please back them up first so that later you could restore them if you like.
If you are ready, then here's how:
Software Reset
1. Go to the Home screen.
2. Go to Settings.
3. Select Privacy.
4. Select Factory Data reset.
5. Select Reset Phone.
6. Select Erase Everything.
You devices should be resetting now.
Hardware Key Reset
1. Switch off the phone. Pull out the battery if you device is not responding.
2. Now press and hold down the volume up + volume down button. Then press and release the Home/Power button.
3. Next the phone will present a menu for you to choose, select Clear Storage.
4. Confirm if you want to go ahead.
Alternative
Also you could try to key in *2767*3855# and press dial.
23. How do i enabled Navigation in Google Maps as it is not available in Malaysia yet ?
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Basically, you just need to replace the map data : see tutorial here :
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
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Rooting an Android phone opens its core functions that aren’t available when you buy it. One of the major benefits is the ability to install apps to the SD card, which saves space on the device. Rooting also enables you to install apps that required access to system files, example - backup , screenshots . Commonly use of rooting is to allow installation of alternative roms which is faster and better, more features, and reduced bloatware. Refer below links to understand more :
Quick guide (for experienced users) - Reboot into download mode - Using the attached Odin version, flash the attached XWKDD kernel as PDA. Do not use the PIT, do not have any options checked except for "Auto reboot" and "F. Reset Time" - Wait for the device to reboot - Use the "adb root" command to restart ADB in root mode, followed by "adb shell" to get a rooted shell; then you can manually push Superuser.apk / su, busybox, OR use SuperOneClick to finish the job for you.
Long guide (for beginners) - Download the attached ODIN file and extract the .zip file - Download the attached XWKDD, but do NOT extract the .tar file - Download and extract SuperOneClick - If you do not have Samsung's KIES 2.0 installed, download and install it. You need it to install the correct USB drivers, so the programs can communicate with the device. Reboot your computer after installation of KIES.
- Make sure your device is in USB debugging mode: Settings -> Applications -> Development -> USB debugging - Reboot your device into download mode: Turn the device off, then power it on again by pressing and holding VolumeDown + Home + Power simultaneously. You will know when you are in download mode, it is really obvious - Start ODIN - Connect the device to your computer using USB - Wait a few seconds, the ODIN screen should show you that a device is now connected - Make sure that in ODIN NOTHING is checked, except the "Auto reboot" and "F. Reset Time" checkboxes. Press the "PDA" button, and select the "XWKDD_insecure.tar" file. - Press "Start". ODIN you should now be flashing the kernel, and the device should reboot. - Wait until the device is rebooted, and while still being connected over USB, start SuperOneClick, and press ROOT. - Reboot the device - Done !
Is there an easier and more automatic method to root ?? YES - use Supercurio 3
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Villain 1.1 Warning. This ROM will wipe your data partition after flashing. Carry out a backup before you install it. You will have to reinstall applications again, and restore settings and accounts after installing. This is due to a change in the ROM signatures used. Android can't cope without a wipe when we do this. Due to the lack of recovery image for now, an init.d script is used. It is run only once, and deletes itself. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1081368
TUTORIAL : HOW to flash Villian Rom by user OrangePillow :
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http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1920993/+1240 - read post # 1255 for more details :
Step 1: To install villain rom, CF Root is a must, try to use the latest CF root 4.0.. download CF Root 4.0巋笒痩 and apply using odin - Follow these instructions to the letter. Do not touch any buttons or checkboxes that are not listed below to touch! - Unzip the attached CF-Root-xxx-vX.X.zip - (USB) Disconnect your phone from your computer - Start ODIN - Click the PDA button, and select CF-Root-xxx-vX.X.tar - Put your phone in download mode ( shut down ur phone and then press volumedown+power+home button) - (USB) Connect the phone to your computer ( need to install kies or android sdk usb driver, find it in the first page) - Make sure repartition is NOT checked - Click the START button - Wait for the phone to reboot - Done and u must have CWM apps in u apps drawer
Step 2: Download the latest Villain Rom痩and copy the file into ur sdcard via usb.. (usb debugging mode is must) Step 3: Try to backup data using titanium backup or nandroid in case u need to wipe data partition
Step 4: Boot to CWM recovery mode
Step 5: if required wipe data, this will optimised the system if u are coming from different and have flashed many rom before..
Step 6: Install the Villain rom zip through Install zip From SD card
Step 7: reboot( take about 5 to 10 minutes) Step 8: Enjoy villain rom.. free your android( try install vrtweaks to apply fix)
Flashing ClockworkMod Recovery on SGS II by Chainfire : Available on 30 May 2011
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This link is tutorial on flashing Recovery and removal of yellow triangle splash screen This rooted kernel is for the "rooting beginners" and those who want to keep as close to stock as possible. CF-Root takes the kernel from an original Samsung firmware, and just adds root, busybox, and ClockWorkMod (CWM3) recovery THIS IS NOT A ROM - it is only a modified kernel. You need to have the relevant firmware already on your device. You do NOT need to wipe anything for this patch. You DO need to read the instructions. PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE POST!
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Q: What is a ROM? A: A ROM contains the operating system and often additional software which can be “installed” to your mobile device. Most ROM’s provided by the chefs (people who create cutomized ROM’s) just contain the operating system and additional applications. Shipping ROM’s (ROM’s provided by the manufacturer or official providers) also contain a Radio ROM and a bootloader. Please notice: A ROM can ONLY be flashed to a device it is made for.
Q: What is a bootloader? A: A bootloader contains information about your device. It is quite similar to a computer’s BIOS. Some Official bootloader are signed/locked and if you want to flash another ROM, you first have to turn unlock the bootloader first.
Q: What is a Radio ROM? A: The Radio ROM contains the drivers for the communication devices of your phone. Some ROM’s need one or more specific Radio ROM’s to work properly. Usually the chef, who created the ROM recommends a Radio ROM. But don’t mind, if your Radio Rom does not match, you can always flash another without needing to flash the ROM containing the Operating System (OS) again.
Q: What means SIM-Unlock? A: Lots of providers want to bind their customers. So they add a SIM-Lock to their devices with only allows to use SIM-Cards using their networks. If you want to use a SIM-Card from another provider, you need to SIM-unlock your device. This can be done by contacting the phone's provider (paid & sometimes free). This is common for USA based Tecos.
Q: Can I brick my phone by flashing a ROM? A: YES. But if you follow all instructions, it is quite implausible that your device bricks.
Q: Does flashing affect the warranty of my device? A: Yes, flashing an unofficial rom will void warranty. But as long as your device can be unrooted and be reflashed again to stock original rom you can than send in for warranty claims.
Q: What can I do, if i gain problems with the ROM i flashed to my device? A: First of all you should inform the creator by posting in the ROM's thread if the problem is not described yet. Then you should wait for an update/fix or, if the issue is a showstopper for you, try another ROM.
Q: Which is the best/fastest/... ROM? A: Nobody can answer you this properly. There are nearly daily new ROM's here and everybody has different demands to a ROM. If you want to know, which fits best for you, read the ROM description and try the ROM('s). Only you can decide, which ROM is the best (for you).
Q: What is the difference between a hardreset and a softreset? A: A softreset reboots your device. A hardreset sets all settings back to the ROM's defaults. All of your data, settings and additionally installed programs will be deleted.
1. What is a ROM? A. Parts of a ROM B. How is a ROM packaged?
2. How do I install a ROM. A. Got Root? B. Recovery C. Nandroid D. Copy and Flash
3. What if something went wrong? A. Reflash the ROM B. Flash a different ROM C. Look for an official recovery tool D. "Borrow" a Nandroid backup E. A trip to the store
4. How do I uninstall a ROM. 5. Building your own ROM.
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SAMSUNG MObile codes : Dial this from phone for information
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*#1234# = Firmware Version. *#2222# = H/W Version. *#8999*8376263# = All Versions Together. *#8999*8378# = Test Menu. *#4777*8665# = GPSR Tool. *#8999*523# = LCD Brightness. *#8999*377# = Error Menu. *#8999*327# = EEP Menu. *#8999*667# = Debug Mode. *#92782# = PhoneModel. (Wap) #*5737425# = JAVA Mode. *#2255# = Call List. *#232337# = Bluetooth MAC Adress. *#5282837# = Java Version. #*4773# = Incremental Redundancy. #*7752# = 8 PSK uplink capability bit. #*7785# = Reset wakeup & RTK timer cariables/variables. #*7200# = Tone Generator Mute. #*3888# = BLUETOOTH Test mode. #*7828# = Task screen. *#34971539# Check camera firmware and then press Phone/CAM FW Ver Check. #*#8377466# = S/W Version & H/W Version. #*2562# = Restarts Phone. #*2565# = No Blocking? General Defense. #*3353# = General Defense, Code Erased. #*3837# = Phone Hangs on White screen. #*3849# = Restarts Phone. #*3851# = Restarts Phone. #*3876# = Restarts Phone. #*7222# = Operation Typ: (Class C GSM) #*7224# = !!! ERROR !!! #*7252# = Operation Typ: (Class B GPRS) #*7271# = CMD: (Not Available) #*7274# = CMD: (Not Available) #*7337# = Restarts Phone. (Resets Wap Settings) #*2787# = CRTP ON/OFF. #*2886# = AutoAnswer ON/OFF. #*3737# = L1 AFC. #*5133# = L1 HO Data. #*7288# = GPRS Detached/Attached. #*7287# = GPRS Attached. #*7666# = White Screen. #*7693# = Sleep Deactivate/Activate. #*7284# = L1 HO Data. #*2256# = Calibration info? (For CMD set DEBUGAUTONOMY in cihard.opt) #*2286# = Databattery. #*2527# = GPRS switching set to (Class 4, 8, 9, 10) #*2679# = Copycat feature Activa/Deactivate. #*3940# = External looptest 9600 bps. #*4263# = Handsfree mode Activate/Deactivate. #*4700# = Please use function 2637. #*7352# = BVMC Reg value (LOW_SWTOFF, NOMINAL_SWTOFF) #*2558# = Time ON. #*3370# = Same as 4700. #*3941# = External looptest 115200 bps #*5176# = L1 Sleep. #*7462# = SIM Phase. #*7983# = Voltage/Freq. #*7986# = Voltage. #*8466# = Old Time. #*2255# = Call Failed. #*5187# = L1C2G trace Activate/Deactivate. #*5376# = DELETE ALL SMS!!!!. #*6837# = Official Software Version: (0003000016000702) #*7524# = KCGPRS: (FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF 07) #*7562# = LOCI GPRS: (FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FE FF 01) #*2337# = Permanent Registration Beep. #*2474# = Charging Duration. #*2834# = Audio Path. (Handsfree) #*3270# = DCS Support Activate/Deactivate. #*3282# = Data Activate/Deactivate. #*3476# = EGSM Activate/Deactivate. #*3676# = FORMAT FLASH VOLUME!!! #*4760# = GSM Activate/Deactivate. #*4864# = White Screen. #*5171# = L1P1. #*5172# = L1P2. #*5173# = L1P3. #*7326# = Accessory. #*7683# = Sleep variable. #*8465# = Time in L1. #*2252# = Current CAL. #*2836# = AVDDSS Management Activate/Deactivate. #*3877# = Dump of SPY trace. #*7728# = RSAV. #*2677# = Same as 4700. #*3728# = Time 2 Decod. #*3725# = B4 last off. #*7372# = Resetting the time to DPB variables. #*7732# = Packet flow context bit Activate/Deactivate. #*6833# = New uplink establishment Activate/Deactivate. #*3273# = EGPRS multislot. (Class 4, 8, 9, 10) #*7722# = RLC bitmap compression Activate/Deactivate. #*2351# = Blinks 1347E201 in RED. #*4472# = Hysteresis of serving cell: 3 dB #*2775# = Switch to 2 inner speaker. #*9270# = Force WBS. #*7878# = FirstStartup. (0=NO, 1=YES) #*3757# = DSL UART speed set to. (LOW, HIGH) #*8726# = Switches USBACM to Normal. #*8724# = Switches USBACM to Generator mode. #*8727# = Switches USBACM to Slink mode. #*8725# = Switches USBACM to Loop-back mode. #*3838# = Blinks 3D030300 in RED. #*2077# = GPRS Switch. #*2027# = GPRS Switch. #*0227# = GPRS Switch. #*0277# = GPRS Switch. #*8370# = Tfs4.0 Test 0. #*8371# = Tfs4.0 Test 1. #*8372# = Tfs4.0 Test 2. #*8373# = Tfs4.0 Test 3. #*8374# = Tfs4.0 Test 4. #*8375# = Tfs4.0 Test 5. #*8376# = Tfs4.0 Test 6. #*8377# = Tfs4.0 Test 7. #*8378# = Tfs4.0 Test 8. #*8379# = Tfs4.0 Test 9. #*7878# = FirstStartup. (0=NO, 1=YES) #*3838# = Blinks 3D030300 in RED. #*2077# = GPRS Switch. #*2027# = GPRS Switch. #*0227# = GPRS Switch. #*0277# = GPRS Switch. #*22671# = AMR REC START. #*22672# = Stop AMR REC. (File name: /a/multimedia/sounds/voice list/ENGMODE.amr) #*22673# = Pause REC. #*22674# = Resume REC. #*22675# = AMR Playback. #*22676# = AMR Stop Play. #*22677# = Pause Play. #*22678# = Resume Play. #*77261# = PCM Rec Req. #*77262# = Stop PCM Rec. #*77263# = PCM Playback. #*77264# = PCM Stop Play. #*22679# = AMR Get Time. *#8999*364# = Watchdog ON/OFF. *#8999*427# = WATCHDOG signal route setup. *2767*226372# = Camera Reset. (deletes photos) *2767*3855# = E2P Full Reset. *2767*2878# = E2P Custom Reset. *2767*927# = E2P Wap Reset. *2767*226372# = E2P Camera Reset. *2767*688# = Reset Mobile TV. #7263867# = RAM Dump. (On or Off)
TIPS & TRICKS
1. Manual download :
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Details refer to above link
- Use GPS wisely - Turn off Bluetooth when not in use - Disable Wireless Network Positioning - Switch off WiFi OR Always keep it on - Disable Always On Mobile data - Kill 3G if phone always struggle to find it - Use Quick Screen timeout - Turn down brightness - Do not use Live wallpapers - Amoled display : Use a dark wallpaper - Use widgets wisely - Use a reasonable time interval for automatic updates - Monitor apps using battery - Cutdown streaming apps usage
1) Avoid frequent full discharges because this puts additional strain on the battery. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are better for lithium-ion than one deep one. Recharging a partially charged lithium-ion does not cause harm because there is no memory. (In this respect, lithium-ion differs from nickel-based batteries.) Short battery life in a device is mainly cause by heat rather than charge / discharge patterns.
2) Batteries with fuel gauge should be calibrated by applying a deliberate full discharge once every 30 charges. Running the pack down in the equipment does this. If ignored, the fuel gauge will become increasingly less accurate and in some cases cut off the device prematurely.
3) Keep the lithium-ion battery cool. Avoid a hot car. For prolonged storage, keep the battery at a 40% charge level.
4) Avoid purchasing spare lithium-ion batteries for later use. Observe manufacturing dates. Do not buy old stock, even if sold at clearance prices.
5) If you have a spare lithium-ion battery, use one to the fullest and keep the other cool by placing it in the refrigerator. Do not freeze the battery. For best results, store the battery at 40% state-of-charge.
How to calibrate battery ?
1.Run the device down until it turns itself off. 2.Turn it back on and wait for it to turn itself off again. 3.Remove the battery for 10 seconds. 4.Replace the battery, but leave the device off. 5.Charge the device until full and then for another hour. 6.**Root users only** Using a Terminal Emulator, type “su” enter, followed by “rm /data/system/batterystats.bin” ( can also be done more easily through CWM or SGSTools app) 7.Run the device’s battery down until it turns itself off. 8.Turn the device on and charge for at least 8 hours. 9.Unplug the device, turn off, then charge for another hour. 10.Unplug the device, turn on, wait 2 minutes. 11.Turn off again and charge for another hour. 12.Restart and use as normal.
3. How to have GTalk 1.3 with video working on the SGS II ?
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UTILITIES :
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1 Password 3G Watchdog Data Counter widget AdFree ADWLauncher EX Launcher Pro Astro Awesome Drop Backup to Gmail Barcode Scanner BatteryLife Bluetooth File Transfer Bookmarks to SD Bump Chrome to Phone ConvertPad - Unit Converter Currency converter plus Dropbox Fancy Widget Pro Beautiful Widgets Folder Organizer GoAruna Google Translate Handcent SMS Hanndy Safe Pro MarketAccess MarketEnabler MyBackup Pro Palmary Weather Pro People Widget Protector Quick Boot Quick System Info Root Explorer S2 Calendar Widget Smooth Calendar SMS Backup SMS Backup & Restore SMS Translate ProSpeed Test StopWatch & Timer SwitchPro Widget SystemPanel Zip Viewer
OFFICE :
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AK Notepad Documents To Go ezPDF Reader Google Pinyin Note Everything K-9 Mai Post it Desk Quickoffice Vlingo
MULTIMEDIA :
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Aldiko Books Comic Reader Mobi Google Reader iReader iSilo Laputa Pro PalmBookReader Repligo Reader Tapatalk XDA
NEWS
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BBC News Better Engadget BeyondPod CNN News DailyDilbert FT Mobile MobileKini Newsroom NYTimes TweetDeck Twidroyd PRO World Newspapers
REFERENCE
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ColorDict Concise Oxford Medical Dictionary Earth IMDB iPharmacy Oxford Dictionary of English WikiMobile
BROWSER-COMMUNICATION
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Dolphin Browser HD Foursquare GPS Status GPS Test Plus MSN Talk Pro PAPAGO! Aura Skype XSCope 6
GAMES ! GAMES ! GAMES ! I have little interest in games. This is a list of what I know are common favorites . PM me your recommendation and I will update this list
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Angry Birds Asphalt 5 or 6 Dungeon Hunter Nova Need for Speed Air control Bebbled Homerun battle Pocket God Vegas Real blackjack Solitaire free pack Backgamon Buble Burst Kumpa Frodo 64 Zelda Lite InfeCCt Pocket legends Modern combat sandstorm hd Shrimpocalypse (sea-themed tower defense) Splinter cell conviction
To anyone interested to know how to play tegra2 game..posted by user irenic
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* pre requisite: - root + superuser access
steps:
0) download the 3 plugins from google (search "chainfire") > put all these 3 files at root of internal memory 1) buy and download chainfire3d pro (have to use market enabler to see it in android market) 2) choose cf3d driver to install the drivers 3) install plugin (the 3 plugins that we put in internal sd card just now) 4) go to default openGL settings > Use plugins > Nvidia 5) go to Per-app OpenGL settings > Tegra Zone > Use plugin > Nvidia 6) fix market settings 7) go to market, and download your desire tegra2 games! 8) enjoy!
* this is still under development, but at least the future looks promising for non tegra device!
RECOMMENDED WIDGETS
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Malaysian Telcos APN Settings
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MAXIS
1) Home -> Menu -> Settings -> Wireless & networks -> Mobile networks -> Access Points Name 2) Menu -> New APN Name = Maxis(3G) APN = unet Username = maxis MMSC = http://172.16.74.100:10021/mmsc MMS proxy = 202.75.133.49 MMS port = 80 APN type = default,mms (Others, leave blank)
DIGI
1) Home -> Menu -> Settings -> Wireless & networks -> Mobile networks -> Access Points Name 2) Menu -> New APN Name : DiGi Internet User name : digi APN: diginet MCC: 502 MNC: 16 APN Type: default (Others, blank)[/color]
NOTE : If you subscribed to Digi Internet Prepaid package ( RM2/day package ): the APN is : 3gdgnet
1) Home -> Menu -> Settings -> Wireless & networks -> Mobile networks -> Access Points Name 2) Menu -> New APN Name : Celcom 3G APN : celcom3g MMSC: http://mms.celcom.net.my MMS Proxy : 10.128.1.242 MMS Port : 8080
Other settings you can try :
Celcom 3g internet setting :
Name : Celcom 3G Internet APN : celcom3g MCC : 502 MNC : 19 APN type : default
Celcom 3g MMS setting :
Name : Celcom 3G MMS APN : celcom3g MMSC : http://mms.celcom.net.my MMS proxy : 10.128.1.242 MMS port : 8080 MCC : 502 MNC : 19 APN type : mms
Celcom 2g internet setting :
Name : Celcom 2G Internet APN : celcom.net.my MCC : 502 MNC : 19 APN type : default
Celcom 2g MMS setting :
Name : Celcom 2G MMS APN : mms.celcom.net.my MMSC : http://mms.celcom.net.my MMS proxy : 10.128.1.242 MMS port : 8080 MCC : 502 MNC : 19 APN type : mms
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Samsung Galaxy S II (I9100) USB Gender Adaptor (MicroUSB to USB Converter) – £12.49 (£14.99 inc.VAT) Samsung Galaxy S II (I9100) MHL Adaptor £20.82 (£24.99 inc. VAT) Sound station – Samsung Galaxy S II I9100 – £33.33 (£39.99 inc.VAT) Vehicle Dock – Samsung Galaxy S II I9100 – £33.33 (£39.99 inc.VAT) Samsung Galaxy S II I9100 Desktop Dock – £33.33 (£39.99 inc. VAT) Samsung Galaxy S II I9100 Power Pack (Extended Battery) £54.16 (£64.99 inc.VAT) Samsung Galaxy S II I9100 Spare Battery Charger – £12.49 (£14.99 inc.VAT) Standard Battery (1650mAh) Samsung Galaxy S II (I9100) – £16.66 (£19.99 inc.VAT)
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EBH1A2USBE special charge the battery box, ECR-D1A2BE multimedia base, leather cell phone protector, USB OTG (USB On-The-Go) adapter, EEB-U10BBU battery back cover, the current transfer only microUSB HDMI cable, and USB OTG (USB On-The-Go) adapter will be introduced, and EEB-U10BBU low battery back cover
Connecting a full USB thumb drive to the SGS II :
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Use a mico USB to full USB adapter The phone will detect the USB thumb drive immediate. You need not mount the thumb drive. You can than browse the thumb drive contents at : /sdcard/USBStorage/SDA
Actual pics :
I bought this from EBay for US$ 4; I think you should be able to get this any of the shops at LowYat as is a common cable
A Cheap portable small external battery pack 1900mAh for US$ 10 from EBay :
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Just to share with you guys my temporary solution to ensure I have a longer battery life. This is good for emergency use. When attached to the SGS II it serves better as a spare battery when your battery life on phone runs down. As with most of such chargers, when you are using the phone with it - it charges slowly at same time. So is better to use it when the phone battery is at low levels
This micro USB external battery pack fits perfectly to the base of the SGS II. Its psecs : 1900mAh with output 5.0V 800MA
See the pics below and see its size relative to the phone
I bought it from EBAY at US $9.69 inclusive delivery to Msia ; delievry took 8 days
It can be charge using any generic USB-mini USB cable or USB-micro USB cable. It is NOT advisable to charge it while attached to the phone.
With phone in standbymode mode, this external battery charges the phone by 15% in 1 hour
JIG to revive a bricked SGS II : Available from lowyat forumer
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It's a very useful tool, to get into download mode, reset the flash counter, and also removes the yellow triangle after overclocking. I think it's a must have tool if you flash your ROM every now and then. =)
Just a response to the guy in the previous thread making baseless assumptions saying the A5 chipset is the best out there?
Not sure what benchmarks you are referring to or if you have used the iPad 2.
Speaking from my experience. I am a SG2 user and I have a friend with the Sensation and the new LG 2X, and between this three Androids it is hard to spot a difference. However if you go by app launching speed, responsiveness and smoothness, they cant compete with the GS2.
As for the iPad2, its the same but one can attribute the smoothness of the iPad2 due to iOS and how it is optimised to run on the platform seeing it is a one hardware/software platform unlike Android. However loading pages in browsers, playing HD videos, they load and play much faster on the GS2.
the latest angelo rom v1.2 is really fast. still have to test its stability over the next few days. anyone have any thoughts on this rom?
I like his cute splash screen animations I like his taskbar icons I find battery life has improved by at least 5 % ( that is in standby mode , actively refreshing my email, RSS, tweeter, newsfeed ) from midnight to 7 am I cannot really assess the battery usage while in use as my phone is always being charged while in car and at desk It is indeed more responsive
Added on June 16, 2011, 7:28 pmI have recorded 60 users based on your Pm and based on your posts. I could have missed some. So please PM me if you wish to be added to the user list. Some are so shy they even PM me to remove them from the list - dunno why when they are still using the phone
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I like his cute splash screen animations I like his taskbar icons I find battery life has improved by at least 5 % ( that is in standby mode , actively refreshing my email, RSS, tweeter, newsfeed ) from midnight to 7 am I cannot really assess the battery usage while in use as my phone is always being charged while in car and at desk It is indeed more responsive
Added on June 16, 2011, 7:28 pmI have recorded 60 users based on your Pm and based on your posts. I could have missed some. So please PM me if you wish to be added to the user list. Some are so shy they even PM me to remove them from the list - dunno why when they are still using the phone
They scared they got rob if people know they use high end phone?
well........im sory if i had offended you guys about my reviews on the sgsII, but wat im trying to say is jz dat i had actualy expected much more from sgs2....im nt trying to critisize sgs2 but i expected it to b at least on par wif the a5 chip...............sgs2 was previously dubbed as the 'most powerful phone in the world' when it was released and definitely i would had expected much more from sgs2, but it was released wif a tegra2 instead of other more powerful chips(mind you that tegra2 was released ages ago), and we had seen tegra2 getting pwned by other competing chips so badly.......
n mind u, the a5 was released months ago in the form of ipad2 and i5 wil use exactly the same thing as that, n dis gives samsung a few months of head start to catch up on a5........n u shuld nt compare sgs2 wif i4 since they r both diffrent generations, instead the previous sgs1 was much more powerful than i4.....
i am a huge fan of galaxy s n the reason why i skipped buying lg optimus 2x which is the first dual core phone is becos i wanted to wait for sgs2 n i expected much more frm sgs2 .......but instead the oni diffrence nw between sgs2 n optimus 2x is the SAMOLED screen n 1gb of ram........
n theres oni curently few types of chips..... ..powervr(ipad2 n, i5) > adreno(htc phones) > tegra2(optimus2x, sgs2)> mali(sgs2 exynos version)........cn u imagine the disapointment of seeing the much hyped and awaited "most powerful phone" sgs2 comes wif the lousiest chip........after waiting for so long.......
long gone the days of galaxy s phones being the "most powerful phone"............
i am nt trying to condemn sgs2 or create trouble here......nor am i a fan of iphones .......i am just very disapointed that sgs2 didnt live up to its expectations, i dun mind spending a few hundred bucks more for a much powerful sgs2 using other chips instead of tegra2....... *
haha we dont go buy smartphone by advertisement of most powerful SP in the world but overall user experience is most important just like previously, iphone sell so many cuz of the unmatchable user experience. nowadays, other rivals just pick up so fast so really give iphone a run for its money. like many users here already testify that the over user exp of the GS2 is magnificent just u just need to go by that. hving the best processor dun mean much if don hv the streamline OS to go with, smoothness of applications that work harmoniously together and ontop of if u dun like the design, the weight, the limitations such as drop signal, low battery, soft ringtones, weak voice call, high inflexibility of transfering, too high a price, and myb exclusivity for some...proc alone dont go far, and its no coincidence that GS2 excel in all that. for me, a dual core is more than tempting than dessert! lol no one imagine a samrtphone can hv dual cores today haha
besides, having the highest end proc not necessarily mean that SP can fuly utilise the raw horsepower. the tech chase is faster than the actual need so what u really need in dual core is already more than enuf ur daily use n more. about sgs2 didnt live up to ur expectation? did u read reviews? most real owner experience? if GS2 doesnt meet ur 'expectation' i seriously dono what else could because GS2 is not the most powerful SP but indeed the best SP out there in the market n quite likely be for a long time cuz ter using ter is newer than uptodate hardware (beside the proc ofcourse)
cheers
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well........im sory if i had offended you guys about my reviews on the sgsII, but wat im trying to say is jz dat i had actualy expected much more from sgs2....im nt trying to critisize sgs2 but i expected it to b at least on par wif the a5 chip...............sgs2 was previously dubbed as the 'most powerful phone in the world' when it was released and definitely i would had expected much more from sgs2, but it was released wif a tegra2 instead of other more powerful chips(mind you that tegra2 was released ages ago), and we had seen tegra2 getting pwned by other competing chips so badly.......
n mind u, the a5 was released months ago in the form of ipad2 and i5 wil use exactly the same thing as that, n dis gives samsung a few months of head start to catch up on a5........n u shuld nt compare sgs2 wif i4 since they r both diffrent generations, instead the previous sgs1 was much more powerful than i4.....
i am a huge fan of galaxy s n the reason why i skipped buying lg optimus 2x which is the first dual core phone is becos i wanted to wait for sgs2 n i expected much more frm sgs2 .......but instead the oni diffrence nw between sgs2 n optimus 2x is the SAMOLED screen n 1gb of ram........
n theres oni curently few types of chips..... ..powervr(ipad2 n, i5) > adreno(htc phones) > tegra2(optimus2x, sgs2)> mali(sgs2 exynos version)........cn u imagine the disapointment of seeing the much hyped and awaited "most powerful phone" sgs2 comes wif the lousiest chip........after waiting for so long.......
long gone the days of galaxy s phones being the "most powerful phone"............
i am nt trying to condemn sgs2 or create trouble here......nor am i a fan of iphones .......i am just very disapointed that sgs2 didnt live up to its expectations, i dun mind spending a few hundred bucks more for a much powerful sgs2 using other chips instead of tegra2.......
if you still don't think that SGS2 is the "most powerful phone" (for now), check this out.
its basically just a comparison chart of iPad 2 vs SGS2 vs Sensation vs LG O2X in terms of GLBenchmark test.
1 or 2 months? that is killing me bro..I hope 1 or 2 weeks
cant help, i need d data plan also. if subscribe without promotion (w/ phone) it cost 88....hope it comes with plan rm63 like iphone 1 whats d use of using smartphone without data plan? at least its for me
the ice-cream sandwich things really get me excited on how will it go. not long till Q4
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No point speculating what will happen on launch day 22 Jun. One thing certain you will see gorgeous babes holding out the phones for you to fondle, I mean the phones lah
No point speculating what will happen on launch day 22 Jun. One thing certain you will see gorgeous babes holding out the phones for you to fondle, I mean the phones lah
How about we open a booth beside em and demo SGS2 Custom ROM. Guys holding phone to attract ladies hahahaha...
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the best thing about android is the fact that u can change rom anytime u want without losing ur data... that's the part i hate when i flash rom on my windows mobile (omnia) , installing back everything, syncing data back in ...
i think MAXIS will the first get the stock and then retail shop
wow..very fast V5...
looks like maxis already taken down their SGS2 advert from their webpage..hope they offer good price with contract..who know's launching this weekend..
there are lots of development for this phone right now and to those who are getting it, you'll have tonnes of choices, mainly the cynogen team is going to port their cm rom to sgs2. woohoo
there are lots of development for this phone right now and to those who are getting it, you'll have tonnes of choices, mainly the cynogen team is going to port their cm rom to sgs2. woohoo
even though i dont know what capability of their rom..but im rooting for them to make it..
Got, that is the basic sensor for Android nowadays.
That's what I thought, until ONE review managed to list out a spec sheet without the compass in a shootout against the Sensation. I was like, huh?
And about the whole Exynos vs A5 vs Tegra 2 thing, I was under the impression that the Nvidia ULP /ULV(Tegra 2) was SLOWER then the Mali in terms of pure specs? It's just the less mature (read: crappy) drivers for the Mali holding it back (plus the lack of Texture compression).
Where's the sauce for the whole "powervr(ipad2 n, i5) > adreno(htc phones) > tegra2(optimus2x, sgs2)> mali(sgs2 exynos version)" thing?
Yes specs wise PVR and Adreno is more powerful but Nvidia ULP (Tegra 2)?
Quoted from the Anandtech benchmark (the only sauce I can think of when you gave the mali is pawned by everything comment above):
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The Mali-400 MP performs pretty well in GLBenchmark2, however it's still a bit behind NVIDIA's Tegra 2. Note that the Galaxy S II runs at 800 x 480 so its direct competitor in this case would be the Optimus 2X. These results don't tell us a lot about the GPU's performance other than the combination of hardware and drivers isn't quite up to par with what NVIDIA has today - at least under GLBenchmark2. There's so much that can be done with driver optimizations that it's difficult to draw any meaningful conclusions yet.
And really man, a pure spec battle? When did smartphone users become hardcore PC overclockers so obsessively looking at stats? Plus if the A4 was underclocked on the i4 the A5 will be doing the same on the i5. Apple likes battery life people.
Just had to spill my 2 cents. And no, I'm no fanboy. I CAME from the iOS ecosystem.
Now let's focus on some REAL issues, like devs not updating Tegra games for the Mali (due to no texture compression).
This post has been edited by Eiraku: Jun 16 2011, 09:57 PM
Today GSM Arena latest review comparison using HTC Sensation as the base against the 2 dual cores SGS II and OPtimus 2X Read the " hidden lines" behind the reviewer final comments and you will know which is a better choice. Those on the fence between HTC Sensation and SGS II should read
That's what I thought, until ONE review managed to list out a spec sheet without the compass in a shootout against the Sensation. I was like, huh?
And about the whole Exynos vs A5 vs Tegra 2 thing, I was under the impression that the Nvidia ULX (Tegra 2) was SLOWER then the Mali in terms of pure specs? It's just the less mature (read: crappy) drivers for the Mali holding it back (plus the lack of Texture compression).
Where's the sauce for the whole "powervr(ipad2 n, i5) > adreno(htc phones) > tegra2(optimus2x, sgs2)> mali(sgs2 exynos version)" thing?
Yes specs wise PVR and Adreno is more powerful but Nvidia ULX (Tegra 2)?
Just had to spill my 2 cents.
relax bro..
hmm..after play shrek kart..my crt screen not nice..
Today GSM Arena latest review comparison using HTC Sensation as the base against the 2 dual cores SGS II and OPtimus 2X Read the " hidden lines" behind the reviewer final comments and you will know which is a better choice. Those on the fence between HTC Sensation and SGS II should read
choose sensation as the best android challenger to iphone4's dominance. its got the balance btwn hardware and software.
for pure geek ecstasy, sgs2 is better i suppose.
yup..the video for sensation is good..for camera almost same..for me, sensation win on UI and video (based on the review)..others, SGS2 is the clear winner..
choose sensation as the best android challenger to iphone4's dominance. its got the balance btwn hardware and software.
for pure geek ecstasy, sgs2 is better i suppose.
Not everyone like htc Sense. I for one do not like it - it just takes up too much screen estate with its widgets and use up too much memory. Never like it since the days of Windows Mobile. I still prefer plain vanilla UI where I can customize my own homescreens. I'd say HTC Sense is good for new users who wishes a friendly UI with nice graphics. Even on my Flyer I replace it - nice to look at but as sounded not practical. I also never like Samsung Touch Wiz UI or Motorola Blur UI, Dell Stage UI etc - it is always being replaced with other 3rd party launchers where I can customize it better
But at least we get to poke more hard stuff into our more promiscuous SGS2 (through the USB-OTG port)
Truth be known, I've never liked sense to begin with. I JUST DON'T LIKE OVERWHELMING WEATHER WIDGETS lol. Like Uncle Benny, I like em simple, plus I'll be customizing the hell out of my UI to begin with (my old iPhone, for instance, had a full flat black UI and a notification drawer lol).
The phone tracking through Sense.com is nice though. And really, phone tracking is more or less very useless in real life conditions, unless the phone can be tracked WHILE it's turned off or even when it's wiped clean/restored/reformatted. Also it needs to be more accurate.
I've learned that the hard way from losing my iPhone 4. FindMyIphone didn't help much once the perp switched off my phone. And it's rough tracking location is too rough especially in an urban setting like KL.
Won't stop me from installing an app to do that on the SGS2 though.
I AM sad though that I'll be trading my old crystal clear retina IPS for a lesser reso SAMOLED+ screen, hopefully the deep colours (and enough NAND real estate and RAM to feed a small country) will make me feel better.
This post has been edited by Eiraku: Jun 16 2011, 10:24 PM
Not everyone like htc Sense. I for one do not like it - it just takes up too much screen estate with its widgets and use up too much memory. Never like it since the days of Windows Mobile. I still prefer plain vanilla UI where I can customize my own homescreens. I'd say HTC Sense is good for new users who wishes a friendly UI with nice graphics. Even on my Flyer I replace it - nice to look at but as sounded not practical. I also never like Samsung Touch Wiz UI or Motorola Blur UI, Dell Stage UI etc - it is always being replaced with other 3rd party launchers where I can customize it better
+1 able to customize it to our own preference is the beauty of all
Not everyone like htc Sense. I for one do not like it - it just takes up too much screen estate with its widgets and use up too much memory. Never like it since the days of Windows Mobile. I still prefer plain vanilla UI where I can customize my own homescreens. I'd say HTC Sense is good for new users who wishes a friendly UI with nice graphics. Even on my Flyer I replace it - nice to look at but as sounded not practical. I also never like Samsung Touch Wiz UI or Motorola Blur UI, Dell Stage UI etc - it is always being replaced with other 3rd party launchers where I can customize it better
Agreed, I always flash my hd2 with stock android rom not sense rom previously. Sense rom way consume too much memory n feel lagging in operation..
But at least we get to poke more hard stuff into our more promiscuous SGS2 (through the USB-OTG port)
Truth be known, I've never liked sense to begin with. I JUST DON'T LIKE OVERWHELMING WEATHER WIDGETS lol. The phone tracking through Sense.com is nice though. And really, phone tracking is more or less very useless in real life conditions, unless the phone can be tracked WHILE it's turned off or even when it's wiped clean/restored/reformatted. Also it needs to be more accurate.
I've learned that the hard way from losing my iPhone 4. FindMyIphone didn't help much once the perp switched off my phone. And it's rough tracking location is too rough especially in an urban setting like KL.
Won't stop me from installing an app to do that on the SGS2 though.
I AM sad though that I'll be trading my old crystal clear retina IPS for a lesser reso SAMOLED+ screen, hopefully the deep colours will make me feel better.
But at least we get to poke more hard stuff into our more promiscuous SGS2 (through the USB-OTG port)
Truth be known, I've never liked sense to begin with. I JUST DON'T LIKE OVERWHELMING WEATHER WIDGETS lol. Like Uncle Benny, I like em simple, plus I'll be customizing the hell out of my UI to begin with (my old iPhone, for instance, had a full flat black UI and a notification drawer lol).
The phone tracking through Sense.com is nice though. And really, phone tracking is more or less very useless in real life conditions, unless the phone can be tracked WHILE it's turned off or even when it's wiped clean/restored/reformatted. Also it needs to be more accurate.
I've learned that the hard way from losing my iPhone 4. FindMyIphone didn't help much once the perp switched off my phone. And it's rough tracking location is too rough especially in an urban setting like KL.
Won't stop me from installing an app to do that on the SGS2 though.
I AM sad though that I'll be trading my old crystal clear retina IPS for a lesser reso SAMOLED+ screen, hopefully the deep colours (and enough NAND real estate and RAM to feed a small country) will make me feel better.
Guys, what is the battery pack tat has 11kMah?? i cant found it in v4 thread ady >.< i dunno which pages that some forumer post it. dunno Yooba o smth like this >.<
yes..samsung said you can track your phone..it is on the conference thou...
To those of you using Samsung Dive, how's the battery drain? The Netz says that it drains more somewhat on the Wave with Dive enabled, does it do the same on the SGS2? Also, does remote GPS activation work (turn off the GPS and try locating with Dive)?
Note I came from a single core fruitphone that can last an entire day with heavy use (while using a battery case), and thus would like my SGS2 to at least last half as long (also with a battery case, which is the MAIN REASON why I chose the SGS2 - it's one of the VERY few dual-core Droids with a battery case option).
This post has been edited by Eiraku: Jun 16 2011, 10:34 PM
Guys, what is the battery pack tat has 11kMah?? i cant found it in v4 thread ady >.< i dunno which pages that some forumer post it. dunno Yooba o smth like this >.<
Yoobao has 4800maH ( YB 602 ) and 6600maH ( YB 631) model - together total 11400 mAh ; don't remember reading there is a single 11000 mAH portable battery charger
Yoobao has 4800maH ( YB 602 ) and 6600maH ( YB 631) model - together total 11400 mAh ; don't remember reading there is a single 11000 mAH portable battery charger
i thought SGS II only support till 32gb? unless u wan to use it wit ur DSLR o videocam.... 128gb SD card IINM, samsung got roll out 256gb SD card? nvm currently highest is 128gb
This post has been edited by sai86: Jun 16 2011, 10:44 PM
I got it from US through a friend. 64GB cards are SDXC anyway, don't think Gingerbread supports them. Ice Cream Sandwich would probably support. Official specs of all high-end android phones pretty state the 32GB limit on SD cards. But I didn't notice much difference in the access speeds on my Desire. Read/write speed is about the same with my older Class 6 card. However, putting in a reader to transfer the entire season of your favourite tv programme on the card, and yeah, certainly saves a few minutes of waiting. The cards aren't cheap. Mine was USD89, but still cheaper than buying here as most sellers I found selling Patriot cards (which seem to have issues with Android) and going for more than RM400 for Class 10. I believe a good Class 6 card should be enough for most needs.
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Hi guyz, can anyone please advise me..
No matter what i do, i can't get Odin to detect my SGS2 in download mode.. !
but the weird thing is, it detects the phone if its in 'switch on' mode
These are what i've done: - installed kies - installed driver from kies - factory reset sgs2
Info: * i even reformat my Windows 7 (i thought it gets conflict with my previous SGS driver) and started everything from fresh but still fail * Kies detects my phone, i can browse contacts etc. but Odin still fail to detect in download mode * my phone is a branded O2 Ireland. Sim free * i've tried on other PC but still fail
Please help me, i lost hope.. i just want to Root my phone
The battery pack has a full USB port. So you just plug in your phone USB cable to it and it can charge the phone. Anyway this item they do not deliver to Msia ; I just tested the checkout using my account. If they do, be prepare to add in another at least US$30 for delivery charges. I buy many stuffs from Amazon and only as a last resort ( if I cannot get on ebay ) as their delivery charges is very high
To those of you using Samsung Dive, how's the battery drain? The Netz says that it drains more somewhat on the Wave with Dive enabled, does it do the same on the SGS2? Also, does remote GPS activation work (turn off the GPS and try locating with Dive)?
Note I came from a single core fruitphone that can last an entire day with heavy use (while using a battery case), and thus would like my SGS2 to at least last half as long (also with a battery case, which is the MAIN REASON why I chose the SGS2 - it's one of the VERY few dual-core Droids with a battery case option).
not sure bro..never tested it..my device doesnt show at the website..it says there..need to delete account on mobile..but to delete account i need to factory reset..which i lazy to do since many apps and data already..
The battery pack has a full USB port. So you just plug in your phone USB cable to it and it can charge the phone. Anyway this item they do not deliver to Msia ; I just tested the checkout using my account. If they do, be prepare to add in another at least US$30 for delivery charges. I buy many stuffs from Amazon and only as a last resort ( if I cannot get on ebay ) as their delivery charges is very high
Mmm, uncle benny, can u recommend a multi-purpose batter pack? for iphone 4 n SGS II mostly ^^, it will be better if can last more than a single charge
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Yoobao has 4800maH ( YB 602 ) and 6600maH ( YB 631)
this 2 as u suggested in previous post?
This post has been edited by sai86: Jun 16 2011, 10:53 PM
Mmm, uncle benny, can u recommend a multi-purpose batter pack? for iphone 4 n SGS II mostly ^^, it will be better if can last more than a single charge
this 2 as u suggested in previous post?
Get the Yoobao series YB602 ( 4800mah) or YB 631 ( 6600mah) - get it from lelong.com ; garage sales about RM 100 more expensive
This post has been edited by benny888: Jun 16 2011, 10:55 PM
understand that sgs 2 open web in mobile mode ..is there any features or cook rom can open the web as pc mode.. is this features r depends on h/w or s/w... any advice...
Added on June 16, 2011, 11:01 pmunderstand that sgs 2 open web in mobile mode ..is there any features or cook rom can open the web as pc mode.. is this features r depends on h/w or s/w... any advice...
This post has been edited by zeriebit: Jun 16 2011, 11:01 PM
These are what i've done: - installed kies - installed driver from kies - factory reset sgs2
Info: * i even reformat my Windows 7 (i thought it gets conflict with my previous SGS driver) and started everything from fresh but still fail * Kies detects my phone, i can browse contacts etc. but Odin still fail to detect in download mode * my phone is a branded O2 Ireland. Sim free * i've tried on other PC but still fail
Please help me, i lost hope.. i just want to Root my phone
If you have this already install : NEXT KIES is still a funny piece of software ; it is unreliable and cases of PC failing to detect phone is common. Just google this issue and you will see many of such cases. You can try this :
Install the proprietary Samsung USB phone drivers : Google for this exe file : SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_v1.3.350.0.exe
If still cannnot detect, than need a longer way : install Google default USB phone drivers Download android sdk at : http://developer.android.com/sdk/ Run the exe file. Remember where you extract the files. Locate SDK manager - run it. You will have few dialog box instruction , follow it till you are a prompted to install the packages. Minimum select Android 2.0 and above all files - the download of these could take up to half hour or more Restart computer
Get the Yoobao series YB602 ( 4800mah) or YB 631 ( 6600mah) - get it from lelong.com ; garage sales about RM 100 more expensive
found this on lelong.com, http://www.lelong.com.my/yoobao-yb-631-ext...2-06-Sale-P.htm but is this price reasonable o juz too cheap? as in the GS i found out its rm299 . sry for this kind of Q, as nvr bought from lelong.com b4 o others except LYN GS
Try using a Windows XP PC, seems there is an issue with ODIN and Windows 7 64Bit. Other users have complained as well.
True and untrue on Win7. Reports of incompatibility with Windows 7 is mixed. I could have it detected on Win7 running on my iMac but unable to have it detected on my MacBook Air. ( both are on same MacOSX 10.6.7) Yes it will definitely work without issues on WinXP
Added on June 16, 2011, 11:09 pm
QUOTE(sai86 @ Jun 16 2011, 11:03 PM)
found this on lelong.com, http://www.lelong.com.my/yoobao-yb-631-ext...2-06-Sale-P.htm but is this price reasonable o juz too cheap? as in the GS i found out its rm299 . sry for this kind of Q, as nvr bought from lelong.com b4 o others except LYN GS
YES the garage sales guys are SHARKS. I bought my YB602 from this seller at lelong ; got it within 7 days . I paid RM 109 for it - garage sales 2 chaps were selling for RM 250 and RM 299 at that time
This post has been edited by benny888: Jun 16 2011, 11:10 PM
True and untrue on Win7. Reports of incompatibility with Windows 7 is mixed. I could have it detected on Win7 running on my iMac but unable to have it detected on my MacBook Air. ( both are on same MacOSX 10.6.7) Yes it will definitely work without issues on WinXP
n KIES is the only software to connect our phone to pc? im using win 7 ultimate 64 as well
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Install the proprietary Samsung USB phone drivers : Google for this exe file : SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_v1.3.350.0.exe
If still cannnot detect, than need a longer way : install Google default USB phone drivers Download android sdk at : http://developer.android.com/sdk/ Run the exe file. Remember where you extract the files. Locate SDK manager - run it. You will have few dialog box instruction , follow it till you are a prompted to install the packages. Minimum select Android 2.0 and above all files - the download of these could take up to half hour or more Restart computer
is the above method works in win 7 ultimate 64 bit? o same case, depends on luck? heck, d post in this thread makes me to grab SGS II witout data plan
THere are more issues with KIES with Win 7. WinXP I can say is perfect You need not install KIES to have PC detect your phone. You can install the Samsung drivers separately as I have shown You need KIES only if you wish to sync your phone with your contacts, calendars, music etc. However I always recommend to dump KIES. Put your PIM data onto your GMail account - it is so convenient and fast to sync. You can set auto sync or manual sync. If you change your Android phone, access thro Gmail and your PIM data is sync down to your new phone
Alrite, thxs for d valuable info. so currently how many casing brand for SGS II? i was thinking a case like "SGP Linear Crystal Series", wonder is there a design for SGS 2 like this 1? found a similar to what i want SGP Samsung Galaxy S 2 Capsule Series
This post has been edited by sai86: Jun 16 2011, 11:34 PM
Not many. I'm scouring the internet for good screen protectors and full body films for the SGS2. Currently it boils down to:
SKINS
Gadgetshieldz: Cheapest (RM21 per unit with free shipping), but known to have orange peel effect (which I don't really mind for the back, but will be killer for the screen). A bit thick (hopefully it won't kacau fit into the external battery pack, which I KNOW I'm getting, either from Samsung themselves or from PowerSkins when the US version comes out later). No warranty. Wet application
IS: No. Just no. Expensive, orange peel-y and overrated. Dry application.
BSE: Best in terms of value/quality. No skin for SGS2 out yet. Wet application.
Warpsol: Expensive, but supposedly good. A bit on the thin side. Dry application.
iDefense: Local/Asian product (no info on the web) but a tad on the cheaper side (RM69). Lifetime warranty. Dry application.
I couldn't find a decent branded anti-glare screen protector for the SGS2 though. Any suggestions?
As far as skins are concerned, I'll be getting 2 from Gadgetshieldz (just because it's so freaking cheap) and prolly one from iDefense if the Gadgetshieldz one doesn't hold up in terms of quality.
mmm, even i check SGP website, they dun offer d SP like its do for iphone 4 i wan to get d SP Ultra Oleophobic for both my ip4 n SGS 2 personally, i think a good SP is important.
Get the specs from SME website..erm.....is it going to be malaysia spec?
Basic specs
Platform Band GSM&EDGE Band 850MHz, 900MHz, 1,800MHz, 1,900MHz 3G Band 850MHz,900MHz, 1,900MHz, 2,100MHz Network & Data 3G HSPA+ 21 (UP) / 5.76 (DL) Size Weight 116g Display External Technology Super AMOLED Plus Resolution 800 x 480 Battery Standard Talk time Up to 1,100 minutes (2G), up to 520 minutes (3G), up to 220 minutes (VT Call) Standby Up to 710 hours (2G), up to 610 hours (3G) Camera Camera Resolution 8MP Full specs
Platform Band GSM&EDGE Band 850MHz, 900MHz, 1,800MHz, 1,900MHz 3G Band 850MHz,900MHz, 1,900MHz, 2,100MHz Network & Data 3G HSPA+ 21 (UP) / 5.76 (DL) Operation System Andorid 2.3 (Gingerbread) Browser Android Browser CPU CPU Arm Cortex A9 Dual Core Processor CPU Type Arm Cortex A9 Dual Core Processor CPU Clock Rate Dual core processor Regional Availability Regional Availability Global Design Form Factor Full touch bar Size Weight 116g Dimension (HxWxD) 125.30 x 66.10 x 8.49mm Display External Technology Super AMOLED Plus Resolution 800 x 480 Size 4.27" Color Depth 16M Battery Standard Capacity 1,650mAh Talk time Up to 1,100 minutes (2G), up to 520 minutes (3G), up to 220 minutes (VT Call) Standby Up to 710 hours (2G), up to 610 hours (3G) User Interface Input Device Touch screen Camera Camera Resolution 8MP Digital / Optical Zoom Digital zoom Flash LED Flash Auto Focus Auto Focus Shot mode Single Shot, Beauty Shot, Smile Shot, Panorama Shot, Action Shot, Cartoon Shot Photo effects Negative, Greyscale, Sepia White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent ISO Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800 Image Format JPEG Video Resolution 8M (3264 x 2448), 6.5M (3264 x 1968), 7M (3072 x 2304), 5.7M (3072 x 1856), 5M (2560 x 1920), 4M (2560 x 1536), 3.2M (2048 x 1536), 2.4M (2048 x 1232), 2M (1600 x 1200), 1.5M (1600 x 960), 0.4M (800 x 480), 0.3M (640 x 480) Frame Rate 30 Zoom x4 Video player Yes Video recording Yes Video Editor Yes Video Streaming Yes Video telephony Yes Camera(2ed) Camera Resolution 2M Music & Sound Music Player Yes Poly Ringtones 64 MP3 Ringtone Yes DRM OMAP DRM 1.0 Full Music Library Yes Fun & Entertainment FM Radio Yes FM Radio RDS Yes Business & Office Document Viewer Yes Mobile Printing Yes Offline Mode Yes Voice memo & Voice mail Yes Messaging SMS Yes MMS Yes Predictive Text Input T9 Yes Email Yes Email Solution Gmail, Email vCard / vCalendar Yes Instant Messaging G Talk Connectivity Bluetooth BT 3.0+HS Bluetooth Profiles GAP, SSP, SDAP, HSP, HFP, A2DP, SAP, OPP, PBAT, MAP, AVRCP, HID USB USB 2.0 USB mass storage Yes Internet HTML Browser Android Browser SyncML(DS) Yes SyncML(DM) Yes WIFI 802.11 a/g/b/gn (2.4GHz / 5GHz), WiFi Direct AGPS Yes TV-Output MHL PC Sync Application Samsung Kies, Kies Air Memory User Memory 2GB SMS Memory Up to available memory Phone book entries Up to available memory External Memory MicroSD (upto 32GB) Nand Memory 16 / 32GB Personal Information Management Calendar Yes Scheduler Yes To do list Yes Clock Yes Worldtime Yes Alarm Yes Calculator Yes Stop watch Yes Call functions Speakerphone Yes Caller ID Yes OMA OMA Device Management Yes OMA Data Synchronization Yes Further Informations Mobile Tracker Yes Touch Screen C Type Extra Feature Extra Feature 1080p Recording / Playing, Social Hub, Music Hub, Readers Hub, Game Hub
Not many. I'm scouring the internet for good screen protectors and full body films for the SGS2. Currently it boils down to:
SKINS
Gadgetshieldz: Cheapest (RM21 per unit with free shipping), but known to have orange peel effect (which I don't really mind for the back, but will be killer for the screen). A bit thick (hopefully it won't kacau fit into the external battery pack, which I KNOW I'm getting, either from Samsung themselves or from PowerSkins when the US version comes out later). No warranty. Wet application
IS: No. Just no. Expensive, orange peel-y and overrated. Dry application.
BSE: Best in terms of value/quality. No skin for SGS2 out yet. Wet application.
Warpsol: Expensive, but supposedly good. A bit on the thin side. Dry application.
iDefense: Local/Asian product (no info on the web) but a tad on the cheaper side (RM69). Lifetime warranty. Dry application.
I couldn't find a decent branded anti-glare screen protector for the SGS2 though. Any suggestions?
As far as skins are concerned, I'll be getting 2 from Gadgetshieldz (just because it's so freaking cheap) and prolly one from iDefense if the Gadgetshieldz one doesn't hold up in terms of quality.
mmm, even i check SGP website, they dun offer d SP like its do for iphone 4 i wan to get d SP Ultra Oleophobic for both my ip4 n SGS 2 personally, i think a good SP is important.
Try searching in garage sales thread or find it in e-bay. SGP website does not have it atm coz SGS2 is not official yet in the US.
If you have this already install : NEXT KIES is still a funny piece of software ; it is unreliable and cases of PC failing to detect phone is common. Just google this issue and you will see many of such cases. You can try this :
Install the proprietary Samsung USB phone drivers : Google for this exe file : SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_v1.3.350.0.exe
If still cannnot detect, than need a longer way : install Google default USB phone drivers Download android sdk at : http://developer.android.com/sdk/ Run the exe file. Remember where you extract the files. Locate SDK manager - run it. You will have few dialog box instruction , follow it till you are a prompted to install the packages. Minimum select Android 2.0 and above all files - the download of these could take up to half hour or more Restart computer
Thanks uncle! Never thought of this solution. i will try n let you know.. !
Thanks guyz for the guidance. I feel very welcomed in this thread
This post has been edited by pcboy: Jun 17 2011, 12:14 AM
Depends on what you want from a phone bro. Overall (except for screen reso, slightly crappier GPS and supposedly not so clean headphone-out) it's the best DUAL-CORE phone out there IMHO. Plus Samsung has an open bootloader (YAY).
If you want a sharper screen, some "sense", a thicker body, better GPS and no USB-OTG, get a Sensation. It has a locked bootloader (IINM) so ROMs are gonna be a bit harder to come by and to tinker with.
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If you count single cores, like simplicity, like a shitload of apps, don't mind living in the walled garden (iTunes tied and ONLY Apple approved apps) and you don't mind becoming just like EVERY BLOODY BODY ELSE), the iPhone 4 is not bad too (if not overpriced a bit).
@sy.yin: IINM the SGS2 vid cam focuses on it's own, and does continuous AF after that.
This post has been edited by Eiraku: Jun 17 2011, 12:24 AM
Guise, I got a very stupid question but I'm serious about it. SGS2 now is the slimmest smartphone in the world, the thickness is only 8.5mm. Where I think is maybe it's a bit too slim become like malnutrition already, not healthy
My question is, let say I put the phone nicely in the pouch and tie it at my belt around my waist. Then I go to take the very crowded LRT, where I have to squeeze with peoples, then suddenly I hear a "CRAK" sound, when I come out from the train it splitted into 2
When I'm using SGS1, there is one app in Samsung App called Social Hub Email that can push any email accounts to your phone. In the end, SGS1 has Gmail client, Stock Email client and Social Hub Email client. Considered bloatware at that time.
Now, using SGS2 I kinda miss that app. But, I did not know that Samsung has integrated Social Hub Email in stock email client. No wonder there is Premium Email setting on it. Turned out, it is the Social Hub email function.
Just select any email account as the primary account for Social Hub registration ID. Then add others and do not forget to check the "Set as premium account ...." checkbox for all the email account.
All your email will have push capability and you can set the schedule. Works on my Jaring, Gmail, Hotmail and Yahoo accounts. It can sync your (added bonus) IM, contacts and calendar if the account has that service. Will not work on Exchange / ActiveSync type of account thou (it has it own push capability).
i think that is for early birds and maxis subscribers..
everything maxis take the 1st place iphone4..htc sensation.. and now sumsung galaxy s2 actually i want to take plan with digi but no news at all wat to said and wat to do.. hopefully the maxis plan still ok
Added on June 17, 2011, 1:59 am
QUOTE(tunasandwich @ Jun 17 2011, 01:54 AM)
actually how does the voice + data plan work for maxis? browse their site... damn effing confusing man... anyone care to enlighten me?
i also confuse.. if rm70 plan it mean use or no use we have to pay rm70? for call 15sen/min , sms 10sen, mms 20sen after we use for call,sms,mms... the total amount + rm70?? or from rm0 then we use rm50 pay rm70? or use rm80 pay rm80 ?
This post has been edited by iiitm11: Jun 17 2011, 01:59 AM
Shit, it's gonna be madness for the early bird promo. I see a lot of queue jumping and push-shoving. Anyway, are customers allowed to go into midvalley early or have to wait at carpark?
How much do u guys buy for the SGP SP? I mean in average price. another thing is the Case mate tough original website seem like cannot send over to Malaysia since we are not listed in the countries for shipping. Really wonder how can i get it. Thanks.
Uncle benny, u know what's the compass-like icon beside the clock at the notification bar of angelorom1.2?
I don't have such an icon. Could it be one of open apps displaying it
Added on June 17, 2011, 7:23 am
QUOTE(Frankie99 @ Jun 17 2011, 07:16 AM)
How much do u guys buy for the SGP SP? I mean in average price. another thing is the Case mate tough original website seem like cannot send over to Malaysia since we are not listed in the countries for shipping. Really wonder how can i get it. Thanks.
Do a search in SEARCH TOPIC in thread ver4 and you can see the discussion and seller links on sgp sp and other cases
Added on June 17, 2011, 7:29 amMaxis offer probably similar to HTC flyer . Could be along these lines Pay full price phone upfront Sign a 2 year data contract Everymonth you have a rebate of rm70 Over 2 years nett phone cost rm799 Those mathematically inclined guess the selling price n monthly data you Need to pay Example HTC flyer pay rm2499.sign 2 year at rm250 data monthly. Each month maxis rebate about rm90 and after 2 years just cost of HTC flyer only about rm200 Anyway just guessing
This post has been edited by benny888: Jun 17 2011, 07:30 AM
If we don't use Kies to sync music, how are we going to sync them? I managed to copy them to my phone using USB method, but it won't show in Music app... I wonder how it should be done as Kies takes years to sync music.
On PC I use Apple itunes to organize my music, podcasts, movies I than use doubletwist to sync with the android phone. It is fast and easy One can just mati off waiting for kies to sync. Or use win xp os which offers faster and better sync with kies
Added on June 17, 2011, 8:03 am
QUOTE(kazama82 @ Jun 17 2011, 07:58 AM)
RM799 with RM250 per month maybe..
But there is this rm70 monthly which probably a rebate from rm250. Just as an academic exercise, over 2 years total rebate rm1680 . Plus rm799 mean pay upfront about rm2479 Interesting way to sell just like flyer Anyway as said just speculating
If you are high data user after 2 years phone cost u rm799 than is worth. If you are low data user it is out of consideration
This post has been edited by benny888: Jun 17 2011, 08:05 AM
Added on June 17, 2011, 7:29 amMaxis offer probably similar to HTC flyer . Could be along these lines Pay full price phone upfront Sign a 2 year data contract Everymonth you have a rebate of rm70 Over 2 years nett phone cost rm799 Those mathematically inclined guess the selling price n monthly data you Need to pay Example HTC flyer pay rm2499.sign 2 year at rm250 data monthly. Each month maxis rebate about rm90 and after 2 years just cost of HTC flyer only about rm200 Anyway just guessing
I see, still need to pay full amount of 2099 even if we're first 300. Just that Maxis will give monthly rebate of RM54?
everything maxis take the 1st place iphone4..htc sensation.. and now sumsung galaxy s2 actually i want to take plan with digi but no news at all wat to said and wat to do.. hopefully the maxis plan still ok
yalor... maybe we should all spam Digi FB wall until they agree to also do a SGS2.
QUOTE(Eiraku @ Jun 16 2011, 10:21 PM)
The phone tracking through Sense.com is nice though. And really, phone tracking is more or less very useless in real life conditions, unless the phone can be tracked WHILE it's turned off or even when it's wiped clean/restored/reformatted. Also it needs to be more accurate.
I've learned that the hard way from losing my iPhone 4. FindMyIphone didn't help much once the perp switched off my phone. And it's rough tracking location is too rough especially in an urban setting like KL.
Won't stop me from installing an app to do that on the SGS2 though.
n mind u, the a5 was released months ago in the form of ipad2 and i5 wil use exactly the same thing as that, n dis gives samsung a few months of head start to catch up on a5........n u shuld nt compare sgs2 wif i4 since they r both diffrent generations, instead the previous sgs1 was much more powerful than i4.....
development of a product requires more than just 1-2 months. and design and specs are usually planned abt 1 year ahead. towards a launch, if competitor launches something faster, unless its significantly faster, otherwise, normally there won't be any delays or postponements. if anything, blame the intel for not providing good reports abt competitor plans...
Added on June 17, 2011, 8:37 amif its a maxis promo/ bundle... from what i know... till today, their offer isn't really attractive at all. we end up paying almost the same price in the end.
that's why i'm still hoping digi will launch a bundle 1-2 weeks after maxis.
This post has been edited by mydragoon: Jun 17 2011, 08:37 AM
How much do u guys buy for the SGP SP? I mean in average price. another thing is the Case mate tough original website seem like cannot send over to Malaysia since we are not listed in the countries for shipping. Really wonder how can i get it. Thanks.
I know..come one, seriously, it looked like a compass.
Anyway, so far the rom is good. Hard to compare with lite-ning, but i had to change because I don't like lite-ning charging icon..it doesn't show the percentage
Well, AngeloM has just released a new rom THUNDERBOLT 1.0, an update of XWKF1 1.2
note the ROM performs a total wipe, then back up the apps with Titanium
Flashabile recovery with CWM
Features:
This version is taken from the last EU Roma XWKF1 for Galaxy SII
Thunderbolt 1.0 changelog:
- All features of the old XWKF1 1.2 - Move in / data / app so many applications that can easily be uninstalled - Theme Based on GB Remix 1.1 Mod - Changed lockscreen - Changed background home - Added Backup Titanium - Added Italian APN - Removed Winamp and Laucherpro - Access Files flashabili apart to mod Sharing and User Agent - Removed sound battery
Last time I'm here (it was only tuesday) it was thread v4 page 96, today it's already change to v5 page 9...yahh damn fast, just like the phone itself lolz
Update on angeloM thunderbot 1.0 Most obvious is the substantial change in icons design. Some are nice, some not sothe whole UI is more colorful, again is either you like it or you don't Whole UI is much more slicker even better than 1.2 Will change background n lockscreen wallpaper to me is awful Remember this update will wipe clean phone. But all data on internal SD card remain
Update on angeloM thunderbot 1.0 Most obvious is the substantial change in icons design. Some are nice, some not sothe whole UI is more colorful, again is either you like it or you don't Whole UI is much more slicker even better than 1.2 Will change background n lockscreen wallpaper to me is awful Remember this update will wipe clean phone. But all data on internal SD card remain
I'm downloading it now, can't wait. Glad that we can have them rather than just relying on the stock one.
Update on angeloM thunderbot 1.0 Most obvious is the substantial change in icons design. Some are nice, some not sothe whole UI is more colorful, again is either you like it or you don't Whole UI is much more slicker even better than 1.2 Will change background n lockscreen wallpaper to me is awful Remember this update will wipe clean phone. But all data on internal SD card remain
benny, how can i wipe my phone, format the externalSD and internal... just flashing wipe rom can? or need factory setting? i want to try cognition rom
How much do u guys buy for the SGP SP? I mean in average price. another thing is the Case mate tough original website seem like cannot send over to Malaysia since we are not listed in the countries for shipping. Really wonder how can i get it. Thanks.
We are listed on case-mate's own website, which price also cheaper than other 3rd-party reseller. I receive my Tough Case already but now waiting for phone....
I've not only ordered my GadgetGuardz skin, I've also ordered 2 SGP Ultra Optics SP + 1 SGP Ultra Capsule (from 2 different sellers too lol - lets see who does better) + 2 Epik Jet Black TPU cases from the Flea-Bay.
Will post up my reviews on all the stuff + my recommended Flea-Bay SGP seller later when I receive all the items (hopefully RIGHT before I get my SGS2 lol).
Let's see if the Ultra Capsule is worth the extra money VS the plain Epikcase TPU.
This post has been edited by Eiraku: Jun 17 2011, 02:23 PM
KF1 firmware has been released. noticed that battery life has improved a little and does not feel that hot when on slight load compared to earlier firmwares. the color feels a lil different too.. not too sure why. will check again
on another note, emails are fetched.. not push... well.. not true push...
In fact, I ordered chrome one and it reached me 2 weeks ago. However I prefer the black one. I welcome anyone who have black exchange with me. Mine is not open yet.
In fact, I ordered chrome one and it reached me 2 weeks ago. However I prefer the black one. I welcome anyone who have black exchange with me. Mine is not open yet.
one question, does it cover bit of the front as well so when u put it face down the screen wont touch the surface?
aiyah... lucky never post again... else 3 times liao...
but seriously, i'm getting a bit disappointed with all the pre-registrations... it dun really tell much. like in this case and incredible s... ppl still need to rush and queue up and camp overnight. pre-register dun get you any extra thing -- and worse, it gives maxis (and digi for incredible s) your email so they can spam you in future...
This post has been edited by mydragoon: Jun 17 2011, 02:59 PM
24months contract with maxis? it can be a nightmare if we're not careful..
nothing special about the deal from maxis but honestly, its not surprising. never believed maxis will come out with a good plan anyway. even the rm7xx for sgs2 requires subscription to the 3GB plan (rm88) for 24mths. that's a commitment of rm2112. and if i'm not mistaken, anything above the limit is still chargeable... not sure up to rm50 or 200.
but at least now things are certain, i can more or less make my decision... unless suddenly digi announce they coming out in 2 weeks time... lol...
This post has been edited by mydragoon: Jun 17 2011, 03:12 PM
i guess depends on package you take. i think cheapest voice is rm30/mth. most expensive data (3GB plan) is rm88/mth.
is it just me or what... can't seem to find the details of the data plans... like average speed, limit, etc...
According to their website, the cheapest voice is RM50/mth, and you need a dataplan , cheapest is RM58 for 500MB.
- Maxis: RM 50+58 = RM 108 (2 years = RM2,592.00)
- Digi: RM68 for unlimited data plan. But voice call charged as per usage. So usage say minimum RM50/ month then work out to be the same RM118-(RM17 rebate) = RM101 (2 years = RM2,424.00)
I was thinking, afterall, you also need a mobil carrier for your phone, its either Maxis or Digi. Since both also the same, might as well just buy the phone from Maxis for for 2 years for cheaper price than retail of RM 1,399
So if you buy from Maxis on the 22nd with 2 years contract: total payable after 2 years: RM 2592 + RM 1399 = RM 3,991
If buy off the shelf and sign with DIGI: RM 2424 + RM 2099 = RM 4,523
So its better to sign with Maxis for 24 years? Did I miss something? If not, why so many people complaining about the contract? Please enlighten..
Anything above 3GB will be chargable of 10cents / 10kb
when i was with maxis, i always been charged rm250 extra on top of my bill, due to my data usage is more than 1gb limit.. normally in maxis bill they put my data as 1.1gb.. always.
now on DiGi, with 1gb plan, there's only 1 month that i ever received sms from digi said that i've reached 75% of my 1gb plan.. for other months, my bills show data usage around 580mb only..
and i never change the way i use my phone..
so maxis might come up with better plan that looks good, but what we're afraid is the overcharged bill.. if out of 24 months, they charge u rm250 just for 4 months, u already pay rm1000..
and i'm not alone in this, lots of users experience the same.. not try to say maxis is cheating, but this is something we have to think about..
This post has been edited by irenic: Jun 17 2011, 03:27 PM
because of below.. when i was with maxis, i always been charged rm250 extra on top of my bill, due to my data usage is more than 1gb limit.. normally in maxis bill they put my data as 1.1gb.. always.
now on DiGi, with 1gb plan, there's only 1 month that i ever received sms from digi said that i've reached 75% of my 1gb plan.. for other months, my bills show data usage around 580mb only.. and i never change the way i use my phone..
yup... but if there's anything good to say about Maxis, i think they stop charging you for the extra monthly bandwidth once your charge is something like rm200 (meaning you have used this extra rm200 worth of download, they won't charge you more)... still... that's not really good. but better than no limit to the charge!
Added on June 17, 2011, 3:28 pm
QUOTE(sunnyboy @ Jun 17 2011, 03:23 PM)
what if for thise existing maxis user? like me....monthly rm30+500mb data plan.....i can just sign for 24months with 1399?
if i'm not mistaken... telco plans/ bundles are quite standard.
if your current plan has got commitment and you still have not finished serving it, you may need to nego with them to sign on new deal.
but if you got no commitment, then yes, yo can sign up.
honestly, i soooOOOoooo0 wanna get this phone but can't yellow fellow dun seem to wanna sell this. now my only option is to hope SenQ includes this model in their smartphone promo...
This post has been edited by mydragoon: Jun 17 2011, 03:29 PM
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QUOTE(irenic @ Jun 17 2011, 03:22 PM)
because of below.. when i was with maxis, i always been charged rm250 extra on top of my bill, due to my data usage is more than 1gb limit.. normally in maxis bill they put my data as 1.1gb.. always.
now on DiGi, with 1gb plan, there's only 1 month that i ever received sms from digi said that i've reached 75% of my 1gb plan.. for other months, my bills show data usage around 580mb only.. and i never change the way i use my phone..
Actually i got to agree with irenic. Seriously, I didn't experience myself but my gf's sis kena. She was using iphone and dahle seldom online (cos her house got wifi), Maxis always say her data over. She don't even tether and surfing on web is like so damn minimal.
So yeah, stick to DiGi or Celcom. DiGi has always been great to me honestly. Why I left DiGi? There is no line in my home. Sad huh. So yeah, bye bye DiGi and go Celcom
i have not signed up for any yet but i think this is true... i won't say cheapest... but best value. they dun charge you extra, just throttle your speed after the limit. this Soya Cincau post is quite useful, though i think it needs to be updated with some new data: http://www.soyacincau.com/2010/11/19/broad...mparison-table/
because of below.. when i was with maxis, i always been charged rm250 extra on top of my bill, due to my data usage is more than 1gb limit.. normally in maxis bill they put my data as 1.1gb.. always.
now on DiGi, with 1gb plan, there's only 1 month that i ever received sms from digi said that i've reached 75% of my 1gb plan.. for other months, my bills show data usage around 580mb only.. and i never change the way i use my phone..
so maxis might come up with better plan that looks good, but what we're afraid is the overcharged bill.. if out of 24 months, they charge u rm250 just for 4 months, u already pay rm1000..
and i'm not alone in this, lots of users experience the same.. not try to say maxis is cheating, but this is something we have to think about..
yup... but if there's anything good to say about Maxis, i think they stop charging you for the extra monthly bandwidth once your charge is something like rm200 (meaning you have used this extra rm200 worth of download, they won't charge you more)... still... that's not really good. but better than no limit to the charge!
they gonna charge u max rm250 for the data only.. so let say ur monthly commitment is rm100, but u use data which is at the price of rm900.. so basically what u have to pay is just rm100 + Rm250. not rm100+150 = rm250..
i've used my sgs plan for just 6 months before i switched to DiGi, and maxis managed to charge me rm250 for 5 months..
i've paid them rm1250 + my bills for 6 months + RM1699 for the sgs + rm500 (contract termination).. and i'll never consider maxis anymore, unless they provide unlimited bandwitdh like DiGI.
Actually i got to agree with irenic. Seriously, I didn't experience myself but my gf's sis kena. She was using iphone and dahle seldom online (cos her house got wifi), Maxis always say her data over. She don't even tether and surfing on web is like so damn minimal.
So yeah, stick to DiGi or Celcom. DiGi has always been great to me honestly. Why I left DiGi? There is no line in my home. Sad huh. So yeah, bye bye DiGi and go Celcom
DiGi is still cheapest data plan around
Wow i am not sure how you are going to take it but i am now testing Celcom Rm18 per week data and it's nightmare. Sometimes i can't connect at all. Speed is around 60 - 100kbps.
they gonna charge u max rm250 for the data only.. so let say ur monthly commitment is rm100, but u use data which is at the price of rm900.. so basically what u have to pay is just rm100 + Rm250. not rm100+150 = rm250..
i've used my sgs plan for just 6 months before i switched to DiGi, and maxis managed to charge me rm250 for 5 months..
i've paid them rm1250 + my bills for 6 months + RM1699 for the sgs + rm500 (contract termination).. and i'll never consider maxis anymore, unless they provide unlimited bandwitdh like DiGI.
yup... ya, i know its something like that. din really bother to find out more coz i personally dun like the idea that i can get charged for the extra -- never know... some rogue application went and do sth stupid...
and ya, so far... i only set my eyes on digi. work and house -- my digi is good. but again... why... why... why digi not having sgs2 yet?!?
I've not only ordered my GadgetGuardz skin, I've also ordered 2 SGP Ultra Optics SP + 1 SGP Ultra Capsule (from 2 different sellers too lol - lets see who does better) + 2 Epik Jet Black TPU cases from the Flea-Bay.
Will post up my reviews on all the stuff + my recommended Flea-Bay SGP seller later when I receive all the items (hopefully RIGHT before I get my SGS2 lol).
Let's see if the Ultra Capsule is worth the extra money VS the plain Epikcase TPU.
what data plan you guys subscribing that make Maxis overcharge the bill? I myself have no such problem before but I am using 3GB plan la.
i'd think that it applies for any plan with maxis. again, partly usage. if you dun have problems with your 3GB plan, it only means you dun use more than 3GB.
yehlai (2-3 posts above you) just posted average monthly usage of 8-10GB. based on that, he surely would already need to cough up an extra rm250.
QUOTE(Lineage @ Jun 17 2011, 03:35 PM)
do you know how much they throttle after the quota? thats good that it wont charge even over limit
There's no news on whether Digi is bringing this phone in which is why I'm kinda in a dillemma. Maxis' plans are seriously uninteresting. The only thing working in their favour is that they give you a subsidy on phone price but then you have to consider bill shock as well.
There's no news on whether Digi is bringing this phone in which is why I'm kinda in a dillemma. Maxis' plans are seriously uninteresting. The only thing working in their favour is that they give you a subsidy on phone price but then you have to consider bill shock as well.
Decisions, decisions
ya, i'm in the same dilemma as well. but i still can play around and give myself a few more weeks. this is all all-rounder phone that meets all my requirements (including 3G video calls) but maxis plan is not something i would consider any time soon.
i'm only hoping that SenQ will offer this... if they do offer, hopefully it'll be sth like the Sensation plan. i'll just opt for maybe 36mths with SenQ and forgo any telco subsidies.
For me, I'll wait around 2-3 weeks after Maxis launch the phone, since they have the exclusivity, I don't think Digi will announce anything during this time about whether to bring in SGS2 or not.
But I'll never sign up for Maxis plan, go and figure out why. I rather buy 2099 and sign up with Digi.
OK here is the revised price - min Value Plus50 and min 500MB(RM58) data and Rm10 rebate Promo RM799 package - RM799+(50+88-10)*1.06*24 = RM4055.32 During promo month - RM1199 + (50+58-10)*1.06*24 = RM 3692.12 After 22 July - RM1399 + (50+58-10)*1.06*24 = RM 3892.12
OK here is the revised price - min Value Plus50 and min 500MB(RM58) data and Rm10 rebate Promo RM799 package - RM799+(50+88-10)*1.06*24 = RM4055.32 During promo month - RM1199 + (50+58-10)*1.06*24 = RM 3692.12 After 22 July - RM1399 + (50+58-10)*1.06*24 = RM 3892.12
OK here is the revised price - min Value Plus50 and min 500MB(RM58) data and Rm10 rebate Promo RM799 package - RM799+(50+88-10)*1.06*24 = RM4055.32 During promo month - RM1199 + (50+58-10)*1.06*24 = RM 3692.12 After 22 July - RM1399 + (50+58-10)*1.06*24 = RM 3892.12
OK here is the revised price - min Value Plus50 and min 500MB(RM58) data and Rm10 rebate Promo RM799 package - RM799+(50+88-10)*1.06*24 = RM4055.32 During promo month - RM1199 + (50+58-10)*1.06*24 = RM 3692.12 After 22 July - RM1399 + (50+58-10)*1.06*24 = RM 3892.12
That is assuming you din go over the allocated volume... but which most probably most of us will.
My gf just turned a macho SGS2 into a girly phone anyway , since there r female users here as well , might as well share it if any of them is interested
OK here is the revised price - min Value Plus50 and min 500MB(RM58) data and Rm10 rebate Promo RM799 package - RM799+(50+58-10)*1.06*24 = RM3292.12 During promo month - RM1199 + (50+58-10)*1.06*24 = RM 3692.12 After 22 July - RM1399 + (50+58-10)*1.06*24 = RM 3892.12
OK here is the revised price - min Value Plus50 and min 500MB(RM58) data and Rm10 rebate Promo RM799 package - RM799+(50+88-10)*1.06*24 = RM4055.32 During promo month - RM1199 + (50+58-10)*1.06*24 = RM 3692.12 After 22 July - RM1399 + (50+58-10)*1.06*24 = RM 3892.12
For RM1199, you need to sign up Value Plus 50 + at least 1.5Gb Data which is 78.
So, it will be RM1199 + (50+78-10)*1.06*24 = RM4200.92
Personally, I think I probably will take up the RM50 voice + 1.5Gb (RM78) plan. I have been using Maxis for quite sometime, I have yet to experience any thing bad. I have been using the Maxis 500Mb plan, and I can't even finish it monthly. I don't do FB, don't do Youtube. I only read news, emailing and some other light stuff, and I turn off 3G connection when i don't need it. So whether Maxis is good or not, I would say good. As to whether Digi is good or not, I can't comment on the data plan, but for 1 thing, I dislike Digi coverage. My gf is using Digi, and I always can't get through her phone. Further more, always cut off half way conversation. And if you immediately dial back, 100% guarantee into voice mail.
Whether Maxis or Digi, it is definitely personal choice. But for me, I am glad, because it is Maxis launching it now, not Digi.
we know Maxis selling this on 22nd. what abt SME? when can they start selling -- Maxis has exclusive for how long? anyone knows? or did i miss out sth posted earlier?
This post has been edited by mydragoon: Jun 17 2011, 05:04 PM
we know Maxis selling this on 22nd. what abt SME? when can they start selling -- Maxis has exclusive for how long? anyone knows? or did i miss out sth posted earlier?
1 week as of my source. this time they are not so called "exclusive"
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QUOTE(Noobi3 @ Jun 17 2011, 04:20 PM)
My gf just turned a macho SGS2 into a girly phone anyway , since there r female users here as well , might as well share it if any of them is interested
awesome phone with KE7 firmware. can surf like crazy and have 2 yahoo accounts and one lotus notes corporate push email account that outlasts fruitphone by twice the time in battery life.
Hmm guys, is it normal tht after full charge 3 hours later..some surfing..games..battery went down to 65%? Seems petty fast. i already freeze most unused apps
it is because you play games and surfing for long time..should be normal..
some of you should noted about Value first (RM30 commitment) is eligible for this offer too, from the Samsung U-Nivez poster at #268
so the minimum cost of ownership without any other blablabla tax will be
RM 799 + [(RM30+RM78)x24)] = RM 3391
however, there is some conflict with the content in the email which says that "You must get a Value Plus Plan'
but if you exceed 3GB of usage you will still be charged.
so my plan will be getting the unit @ RM 2099, and subscribe Digi Smart Plan (RM68), lite (RM33). And i dont like to have any contract with any telcos as data plan are getting cheaper and cheaper and every quarter of year there is some better smart phone come out and you may consider a change.
but of course, talk about internet speed, Maxis is still the best for average. Had a very bad experience with digi smart plan which most of the time running on EDGE or even GPRS
This post has been edited by underGr0und_8: Jun 17 2011, 07:55 PM
Hmm guys, is it normal tht after full charge 3 hours later..some surfing..games..battery went down to 65%? Seems petty fast. i already freeze most unused apps
haha.. i have the same issue... update 2 apps from market 10% battery lost... n sumtimes my battery temp goes up to 41 degree eventhough i am idle.. i want to change back to litening..
wat i meant was exclusive like they got the SME set by themselves for a long time or forever..after 1 week, we should see normal shops seling SME sets..thats wat i was told at least..
some of you should noted about Value first (RM30 commitment) is eligible for this offer too, from the Samsung U-Nivez poster at #268
so the minimum cost of ownership without any other blablabla tax will be
RM 799 + [(RM30+RM78)x24)] = RM 3391
however, there is some conflict with the content in the email which says that "You must get a Value Plus Plan'
but if you exceed 3GB of usage you will still be charged.
so my plan will be getting the unit @ RM 2099, and subscribe Digi Smart Plan (RM68), lite (RM33). And i dont like to have any contract with any telcos as data plan are getting cheaper and cheaper and every quarter of year there is some better smart phone come out and you may consider a change.
but of course, talk about internet speed, Maxis is still the best for average. Had a very bad experience with digi smart plan which most of the time running on EDGE or even GPRS
Should be RM 799 + {[(RM30+RM78-RM10)x1.06]x24} = RM3292.12 It's good to see value first plan is included.
Since the current cheapest AP set is RM1,949 in Lelong, now RM4,055.32 - RM1,949 = RM2,106.32
So divide RM2,106.32 by 24 months = RM87.76
Now, paying monthly RM87.76 to get RM50 Voice/SMS plus 3GB Data, is it worth it?
That is 250-400 minutes of voice or 300-1,000 SMS or a mixture of both, plus 3GB of data...hmmmm.... No??!!! p/s : Maxis just confirmed that 100% no NFC version during the launch!
For me it is worth for the price..
Let's compare this: iphone with ivalue 1, 24months contract....phone price RM1590. You can sell out easily at Rm2200. Therefore, Rm2200-RM1590-(22*24)**= RM82 profit.. **note that, monthly RM100, RM22 extra compared to iphone plan, and only comes with 1gb data plan..
For galaxy s2, 24months contract RM78 per months with 3gb data =RM799 RRP RM2099, u can sell out easily at sell RM2000(maybe within a day). Therefore, RM2000-RM799=RM1201=Profit
I definately grab one.. and sell out later.. Hoho~~
This post has been edited by keeting89: Jun 17 2011, 08:11 PM
Let's compare this: iphone with ivalue 1, 24months contract....phone price RM1590. You can sell out easily at Rm2200. Therefore, Rm2200-RM1590-(22*24)**= RM82 profit.. **note that, monthly RM100, RM22 extra compared to iphone plan, and only comes with 1gb data plan..
For galaxy s2, 24months contract RM78 per months with 3gb data =RM799 RRP RM2099, u can sell out easily at sell RM2000(maybe within a day). Therefore, RM2000-RM799=RM1201=Profit
I definately grab one.. and sell out later.. Hoho~~
who want buy second hand fhone from u RM 2000?since rrp for sg2 just for 2099 1 day..even 1 hour it still second hand...
but i agree with your plan bro...its still can sell more than rm1500++ that why just have 300 slot only
im a heavy voice call user...like more than 500rm per month.. so i guess i'll be able to take the 799 rm promotion without losses. was wondering, will they let me to pay by credit card for the promotion price?
it's the minimum calculation,meaning u only make call/sms and 3GB data within 24 mths contract or you r not using the line and pay the minum for the next 24 mths
it's the minimum calculation,meaning u only make call/sms and 3GB data within 24 mths contract or you r not using the line and pay the minum for the next 24 mths
Now I'm hesitated to take maxis plan or not.. since most of the feedback stating maxis plan is not that valuable.
the cheapest package that provide by maxis also need RM50(rate plan) + RM58(500mb data plan) + phone price but the weird things is,y in the maxis email no say how much the phone for 16gb and 32gb or they just bring 1 memory for SGS 2 oni ?
So, Maxis collects your money upfront and earn interest...hehehe!!! Make sense, anyone??
no as your calculation is only based on the 300 customers and the 301st customer can only buy the phone @ RM 1199-RM200 = RM 999 (the highest subsidised plan) and for the 300 persons, they will know what plan suit them the most we dont sign up for a expensive plan just to get a cheaper phone, dont ya ?
and most important things is, Maxis got nothing to lose
This post has been edited by underGr0und_8: Jun 17 2011, 10:40 PM
So, Maxis collects your money upfront and earn interest...hehehe!!! Make sense, anyone??
This is make sense, to avoid ppl just signup the RM799 package subsequently cancelled the contract by paying RM500 penalty making the phone only RM1,299 to pay.
So, Maxis collects your money upfront and earn interest...hehehe!!! Make sense, anyone??
Yes . I agree this buy plan sounds more realistic knowing Maxis . In principle similar to HTC flyer. You pay full first and over 2 years slowly rebate back to you. Anyway if you consume that lot of data is still worth it. Paying outright rm799 for phone is incredibly unbelievable from Maxis
Yes . I agree this buy plan sounds more realistic knowing Maxis . In principle similar to HTC flyer. You pay full first and over 2 years slowly rebate back to you. Anyway if you consume that lot of data is still worth it. Paying outright rm799 for phone is incredibly unbelievable from Maxis
I guess that makes sense too.. if it's really like that, I can't get it at launch then. Don't have the cash yet.
I wonder if Maxis will say those signing up for promotional price will get RM10/month rebate on data plan or not nia. If you deduct the RM10/month rebate, then it's really quite attractive. If you pay RM2k or so upfront, over the next 24months, just need to pay <RM100 per month for call plan + 3GB internet.
Thanks for the headsup. COMPULSORY reading for all new users especially if they have intention to root and flash kernels and roms. Have posted it at page 1 FAQ section
This plan is not attractive at all for low call users. better wait for Digi package: discounted phone price + unlimited data
Yes..I won't take Maxis..its too expensive for me as my monthly call/SMS usage wont exceed RM60 By the way,I'm using DG50..will change it to DG Smartplan RM68 when I get SGS II
Yes..I won't take Maxis..its too expensive for me as my monthly call/SMS usage wont exceed RM60 By the way,I'm using DG50..will change it to DG Smartplan RM68 when I get SGS II
but the DG Smartplan RM68 is just for 3g data only not include the call, sms, and mms
yes not suitable for handphone due to...it din't have sim card for u ....XD...
It is very suitable for handphone - why not suitable ??? You use YES as a wireless point ; you don't need simcard for YES services Especially in areas of coverage, download speeds is extremely fast. Just use your phone , search for wireless - connect to it. It is about at least 4-5X faster than normal wireless and 6-8X faster than 3G. Minimum is RM 30/month - if you need lots of data can subscribe to their various plans I was in KL few days using it - excellent ; use it and you do not wish to use your 3G or connect to any of those free WiFI hotspots anymore
It is very suitable for handphone - why not suitable ??? You use YES as a wireless point ; you don't need simcard for YES services Especially in areas of coverage, download speeds is extremely fast. Just use your phone , search for wireless - connect to it. It is about at least 4-5X faster than normal wireless and 6-8X faster than 3G. Minimum is RM 30/month - if you need lots of data can subscribe to their various plans I was in KL few days using it - excellent ; use it and you do not wish to use your 3G or connect to any of those free WiFI hotspots anymore
It is very suitable for handphone - why not suitable ??? You use YES as a wireless point ; you don't need simcard for YES services Especially in areas of coverage, download speeds is extremely fast. Just use your phone , search for wireless - connect to it. It is about at least 4-5X faster than normal wireless and 6-8X faster than 3G. Minimum is RM 30/month - if you need lots of data can subscribe to their various plans I was in KL few days using it - excellent ; use it and you do not wish to use your 3G or connect to any of those free WiFI hotspots anymore
Oh..so basically you can even use your own phone network right? Just treat the YES device as a portable wireless hotspot..pretty cool!
This post has been edited by gingerman2408: Jun 18 2011, 02:29 AM
cant seem to get odin to open up on my wife's windows 7 laptop. Just pop out a window and a short glimpse of odin then closes. What could be the problem? (sorry ya, i m not well verse with windows base pc, pinjam laptop just to flash)
cant seem to get odin to open up on my wife's windows 7 laptop. Just pop out a window and a short glimpse of odin then closes. What could be the problem? (sorry ya, i m not well verse with windows base pc, pinjam laptop just to flash)
standard things to try, run as administrator, if still cant work, delete files and redownload..
-edit- oh yeah.. try closing your antivirus if open, some AV detects odin as a virus or malware
This post has been edited by bansai: Jun 18 2011, 03:10 AM
cant seem to get odin to open up on my wife's windows 7 laptop. Just pop out a window and a short glimpse of odin then closes. What could be the problem? (sorry ya, i m not well verse with windows base pc, pinjam laptop just to flash)
im using win7..no prob..try download back..see how it goes..
Eh, this thread is about Galaxy S II why talking about mobile phone plan packages? I know it came with the phone plan at an attractive price, but please if you wanna ask questions about mobile plans, please do so in carrier thread; Maxis/Digi/Celcom. Else this thread become hard for people seeking info about this phone. If insist of talking about mobile plan that comes with this phone, please keep it short.
By the way, anyone owned this phone yet? I mean officially from Samsung Malaysia with Southeast Asian Region ROM and hardware. Coz as I know, Galaxy S II has two versions; one with SAMOLED PLUS display + Orion SoC, AND another one with Super LCD + Tegra2. I suspected Southeast Asian version of Galaxy S II is the Super LCD one, as the price of RRP RM2099 is just too cheap compared to HTC Sensation.
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QUOTE(duxz @ Jun 17 2011, 07:04 PM)
cant seem to get odin to open up on my wife's windows 7 laptop. Just pop out a window and a short glimpse of odin then closes. What could be the problem? (sorry ya, i m not well verse with windows base pc, pinjam laptop just to flash)
you have to extract the 'ini' file too from the zip file.. not just Odin.exe.. place both files in one folder
This post has been edited by pcboy: Jun 18 2011, 06:05 AM
It is very suitable for handphone - why not suitable ??? You use YES as a wireless point ; you don't need simcard for YES services Especially in areas of coverage,s download speed is extremely fast. Just use your phone , search for wireless - connect to it. It is about at least 4-5X faster than normal wireless and 6-8X faster than 3G. Minimum is RM 30/month - if you need lots of data can subscribe to their various plans I was in KL few days using it - excellent ; use it and you do not wish to use your 3G or connect to any of those free WiFI hotspots anymore
LoL...i say it so becoz YES din't provide simcard and GSM call like other telco provide...( wonder if someone willing to boot his phone without simcard and just connect yes wifi spot and call?.. )...
haha...sry for bring it out of topic....XD....
Added on June 18, 2011, 7:13 am
QUOTE(sparrowed @ Jun 18 2011, 06:21 AM)
By the way, anyone owned this phone yet? I mean officially from Samsung Malaysia with Southeast Asian Region ROM and hardware. Coz as I know, Galaxy S II has two versions; one with SAMOLED PLUS display + Orion SoC, AND another one with Super LCD + Tegra2. I suspected Southeast Asian version of Galaxy S II is the Super LCD one, as the price of RRP RM2099 is just too cheap compared to HTC Sensation.
i don't think it will be Tegra 2 when it launch at malaysia.......but...if really true.....it's also a good news... Since Tegra 2 performance way too better than Orion..... although it just a super clear LCD +... haha
This post has been edited by jcst83: Jun 18 2011, 07:13 AM
My plan is to get iDigi Plan for iphone at RM88 (450 minute + 3G data). Sell iphone at RM2,100. Wait for sen q Galaxy s2 selling at RM2099 plus hopefully same as SEnsation (16 G, Car charger + bluetooth set).
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Just received a message at 5:30am this morning saying, "ALL Samsung in South East Asia had NOT ordered the NFC version. ONLY Europe has placed order for Galaxy S II with NFC!"
Hey, what about the leaked photo of EZ-Link cards management?? Hmmmm.... ;-$ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Its ok..my budget every month pay DG within RM100 If no data plan, I get SGS II like useless
there's also digi smart plan lite. :-)
Added on June 18, 2011, 9:05 am
QUOTE(StopSpamming @ Jun 18 2011, 08:50 AM)
Just saw a friend posted on Facebook:-
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Just received a message at 5:30am this morning saying, "ALL Samsung in South East Asia had NOT ordered the NFC version. ONLY Europe has placed order for Galaxy S II with NFC!"
Hey, what about the leaked photo of EZ-Link cards management?? Hmmmm.... ;-$ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Getting even more interesting, ehh??
i think kr, uk and sg is nfc. u can see in sg promo photos, there is mention of tie in with some companies
Added on June 18, 2011, 9:08 am
QUOTE(sparrowed @ Jun 18 2011, 05:21 AM)
Eh, this thread is about Galaxy S II why talking about mobile phone plan packages? I know it came with the phone plan at an attractive price, but please if you wanna ask questions about mobile plans, please do so in carrier thread; Maxis/Digi/Celcom. Else this thread become hard for people seeking info about this phone. If insist of talking about mobile plan that comes with this phone, please keep it short.
By the way, anyone owned this phone yet? I mean officially from Samsung Malaysia with Southeast Asian Region ROM and hardware. Coz as I know, Galaxy S II has two versions; one with SAMOLED PLUS display + Orion SoC, AND another one with Super LCD + Tegra2. I suspected Southeast Asian version of Galaxy S II is the Super LCD one, as the price of RRP RM2099 is just too cheap compared to HTC Sensation.
so far, other than nfc and non-nfc variant, there is no other variants in market., if i m not mistaken. all combo talks are speculations for now.
This post has been edited by mydragoon: Jun 18 2011, 09:08 AM
I really dun understand why still got lot ppl suspect of why Malaysia sgs so cheap. Don't forget government ed waive of tax. Malaysia wanna be a shopping paradise.
i am using celcom p150 plan .... unlimited data & voice charge only 10cent and sms 10cent..... got free 300 sms & voice (i think 2000 min) every month and also some more discount .... most i pay only 150 per month
so i think ill better wait for forumer special price or senQ one lah
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Just received a message at 5:30am this morning saying, "ALL Samsung in South East Asia had NOT ordered the NFC version. ONLY Europe has placed order for Galaxy S II with NFC!"
Hey, what about the leaked photo of EZ-Link cards management?? Hmmmm.... ;-$ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Getting even more interesting, ehh??
NFC payment service is virtually useless in this region anyway. Not like in Europe and US where shops are already start implementing NFC payment service.
NFC payment service is virtually useless in this region anyway. Not like in Europe and US where shops are already start implementing NFC payment service.
benny : Worth the upgrade from AngeloRom 1.2 to 1.0 Thunderbolt beside the minor changes ?
Not worth as it will need a clean wipe of phone. I have taken it off - as I don't like his new icon changes and some of his theme changes . Performance wise slightly slicker
Added on June 18, 2011, 10:36 am
QUOTE(shymx @ Jun 18 2011, 02:02 AM)
How do i activated swype ?
Settings/Language Keyboard : Select (Tick) the box and change any of its default settings if you wish
Added on June 18, 2011, 10:38 am
QUOTE(h11g @ Jun 18 2011, 02:06 AM)
Uncle benny, yes 4g depend on coverage right?
YES definately. In areas of good coverage it is about 4-5X faster than normal wifi hotspot. Check whether your area is covered at their website : http://yes.com.my
This post has been edited by benny888: Jun 18 2011, 10:38 AM
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QUOTE(cruzzmz @ Jun 18 2011, 09:26 AM)
i am using celcom p150 plan .... unlimited data & voice charge only 10cent and sms 10cent..... got free 300 sms & voice (i think 2000 min) every month and also some more discount .... most i pay only 150 per month
so i think ill better wait for forumer special price or senQ one lah
Me too! On P150 too here. Definitely waiting for senQ 0% interest and get my beast @_@
NFC payment service is virtually useless in this region anyway. Not like in Europe and US where shops are already start implementing NFC payment service.
This is akin to saying... "Dual core is virtually useless now. Unlike PCs, no apps has been designed to tap the power of Dual cores in smartphones!"
Oh well,
Added on June 18, 2011, 11:32 am
QUOTE(lch78 @ Jun 18 2011, 10:53 AM)
The concept seems good but I afraid the utilization rate will be limited in the next 2 years anyway.
"The power of Dual core seems good, but I'm afraid the utilization rate will be limited in the next 1 year anyway."
Oh well,
This post has been edited by StopSpamming: Jun 18 2011, 11:32 AM
@Teng N: Samsung has an official battery pack accessory available. 1350mAh for RM330 isn't cheap, but at least it's cheaper then Morphie packs for the i4 - plus it's an official accessory.
If you want a cheaper alternative (not THAT much diff anyway), wait for the At&t SGS2 to hit America and PowerSkin should come up with an SGS2 pack real quick.
@StopSpamming: I was under the impression that NFC is enabled/disabled at firmware level, and the hardware is the same. Either way, it IS a loss but at least we get SuperAMOLED+.
So AP sets from UK/SG has NFC then?
@jcst83: Tegra 2 performance better then Orion/Exynos? Where did you get THAT idea? The Mali graphics chip smokes ULV on the Tegra except when it comes to gaming compatibility (because the Mali doesn't support more common texture compression formats). Problem is, drivers need to be more mature vs the Terga 2's.
Exynos overall is much faster then Tegra 2, but with less mature drivers holding it back.
Added on June 18, 2011, 12:13 pmAnd at least we get A9 cores rather then the last gen A8 cores on the Sensation.
This post has been edited by Eiraku: Jun 18 2011, 12:13 PM
Who is getting the original battery pack? Damn it's so pricey..ouch!
I'm getting the Ori battery case, I came from a battery packed iPhone 4 after all. And compared to iPhone battery packs (the Morphies especially), it's not THAT bad lol. Here's hoping you can still use the MHT port with the battery case, which was NOT the case with iPhone 4 battery packs.
May i know the RM799 on the launch day does it have any term and conditions or cash and carry?
Please do a search or go to page 14/15 start from there' . I don't think is necessary to talk about this anymore and carry it over another few pages. Whatever you need to know and the plans etc are already covered
Please do a search or go to page 14/15 start from there' . I don't think is necessary to talk about this anymore and carry it over another few pages. Whatever you need to know and the plans etc are already covered
Please do a search or go to page 14/15 start from there' . I don't think is necessary to talk about this anymore and carry it over another few pages. Whatever you need to know and the plans etc are already covered
Tx for the feedback .... Appreciate it
Added on June 18, 2011, 2:02 pm
QUOTE(hihihehe @ Jun 18 2011, 12:45 PM)
but i prefer just the back cover
As mentioned , Zenus case ..... The back cover is carbon fibre but do bear in mind a product defect , it doesnt fit properly like SGP
This post has been edited by Noobi3: Jun 18 2011, 02:02 PM
i follow this threat all the time... from v2 until now. currently using old phone, with symbian, waiting for this phone and going for it, 1st time android user, hope i will get used to it soon. but there is a bit complicated for me for rooting, room flashing and so on, only will read in details when i get the phone.
however, i try not to get from telco. wait for Samsung to launch it.
1 read some 1 mention about YES network here, just go through their website. i think the plan is quite attractive to me, i alwaz stay somewhere with WIFI, home and office. so i might just a light data usage with my phone (most of the time wifi)
few question hope some 1 can give me a help. 1. S2 support YES? 2. since YES without SIM CARD, can i still use my current SIM CARD for call, and only use the data plan from YES? or i must choose 1?
@Eiraku: thanks for recommending but I think too expensive. I read garage sales quoted RM150 for 4800 mah power bank yoobao. Getting this one bundled with a solid case still cheaper than org battery pack
This post has been edited by Teng N: Jun 18 2011, 03:40 PM
+1 If wanted to do comparison, better compare with Yellow and Blue telco. No point buying cash but stick to Green telco unless you have the old package from them.
Me too! On P150 too here. Definitely waiting for senQ 0% interest and get my beast @_@
ya thats the better bet. not blood sucking like maxis. but undeniably, maxis offer has discount, senq one no discount, just free interest installment right. dey give 5yrs warranty
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QUOTE(wayfeel @ Jun 18 2011, 04:21 PM)
ya thats the better bet. not blood sucking like maxis. but undeniably, maxis offer has discount, senq one no discount, just free interest installment right. dey give 5yrs warranty
I don't really like the contract by telco to be honest. However, since I am with Celcom, if they offer SG2 I definitely get from Celcom even though is contract or not Just don't like maxis. Haha
Also, SenQ warranty...really mouth watering honestly 5 years...that time come out what? double dual core already?
@Eiraku: thanks for recommending but I think too expensive. I read garage sales quoted RM150 for 4800 mah power bank yoobao. Getting this one bundled with a solid case still cheaper than org battery pack
Yep it's exp. But having used battery packs before (I still have TWO - One Xpal 1200mAh pack and one Portablepowersupplies.co.uk 3200mAh pack), I just can't live without a battery case any more. It's just too convinient.
Hopefully iWalk comes up with an SGS2 case. Their Chemeleon case for the i4 was a personal fave (and it was cheap too at RM168). Or at least PowerSkin, knowing that they DO have products for the Nexus S and the Galaxy S.
That being said, that Otterbox case looks rad. I had an Otterbox for the N900 a while back, and that case was wonderful. Shame I plan to use the battery case exclusvely + GadgetShieldz for the back and SGP Optics for the screen.
Which reminds me. I need to order either CF stickers or a large DIY GadgetShieldz/BSE skin for the battery pack later. Hopefully this time the SGS2 gets to be used longer then my stolen 4 month old iPhone 4.
Also after reviewing the SGP Air Capsule Case, I might get rid of it. Anybody interested?
This post has been edited by Eiraku: Jun 18 2011, 04:40 PM
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QUOTE(ryanzc @ Jun 18 2011, 04:30 PM)
i heard from ppl that digi line are not as stable as maxis.digi connection is oso not as strong as maxis. is that true?
Well I would say depending on location.
Been with DiGi I think 3 years and been serving me good. Most place has good 3G connection except for certain part in PJ (sadly where I live). So that's why move to Celcom.
Depending on where you are talking about, the coverage is 'subject to change'...
i already 15 years digi subscriber lol weird i never have complain of digi, myb i always stay in prime area? lol
the only good thing buying fr senq is can 36 months installment lol, if not wrong, sensation only need pay rm60plus for 36 months...gives alot of *cough *broke* cough* ppl like me to afford it without bleeding too much lol
ok thanks mates ! cause i'm planning the get sg2 when maxis launches it this coming wed, but currently im still a digi user..thus i must switch to maxis if i want to get their plan..dilemma.
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QUOTE(wayfeel @ Jun 18 2011, 04:35 PM)
i already 15 years digi subscriber lol weird i never have complain of digi, myb i always stay in prime area? lol the only good thing buying fr senq is can 36 months installment lol, if not wrong, sensation only need pay rm60plus for 36 months...gives alot of *cough *broke* cough* ppl like me to afford it without bleeding too much lol
if only senq can give some promo ter lol
Well said. I am planning to get a 2 years max installment from senq. If price is low, 1 year is enough
Added on June 18, 2011, 4:39 pm
QUOTE(ryanzc @ Jun 18 2011, 04:37 PM)
ok thanks mates ! cause i'm planning the get sg2 when maxis launches it this coming wed, but currently im still a digi user..thus i must switch to maxis if i want to get their plan..dilemma.
If you decided to go with Maxis, take up a short plan if possible.
Also, check with your friends / neighbours who using Maxis at your area. Ask them about coverage.
This post has been edited by nicregi: Jun 18 2011, 04:39 PM
no as your calculation is only based on the 300 customers and the 301st customer can only buy the phone @ RM 1199-RM200 = RM 999 (the highest subsidised plan) and for the 300 persons, they will know what plan suit them the most we dont sign up for a expensive plan just to get a cheaper phone, dont ya ?
and most important things is, Maxis got nothing to lose
I thought the 3G/1.5G Data Plan would be RM1399-200 = RM1199, while 500MB would be RM1599-200 = RM1399.
RM999 is a very good price
This post has been edited by lgs: Jun 18 2011, 04:47 PM
eh should i get the phone from Samsung Elite Partners for 2 years warranty or just go to launch and buy from maxis? Samsung Elite Partners will have stock or not?
eh should i get the phone from Samsung Elite Partners for 2 years warranty or just go to launch and buy from maxis? Samsung Elite Partners will have stock or not?
Guys please advise on this,any of this is true?? Anybody experiencing the same issue? Please giv ur honest review and opinion..yes smartphones are hot,its normal...but to the extend where u cant put it to ur ear and make calls, then it wont be applicable for ME..dnt get me wrong..i love the phone..planning to sell my sensation for one. Just need ur opinion on this..
If its true that you cant even use the phone to make calls due to heating issues, then i dnt see the sgs2 as a phone anymore..
Guys please advise on this,any of this is true?? Anybody experiencing the same issue? Please giv ur honest review and opinion..yes smartphones are hot,its normal...but to the extend where u cant put it to ur ear and make calls, then it wont be applicable for ME..dnt get me wrong..i love the phone..planning to sell my sensation for one. Just need ur opinion on this..
If its true that you cant even use the phone to make calls due to heating issues, then i dnt see the sgs2 as a phone anymore..
Never happened to me, i compared my friend's Sensation & my SGS II for GPS testing, after 30mins Sensation is hotter than SGS II.
Never happened to me, i compared my friend's Sensation & my SGS II for GPS testing, after 30mins Sensation is hotter than SGS II.
+1 ....... 1 hour on Dungeon Hunters and i can still answer calls without being 2 hot ...... IF u expect it to b normal like how it was left on idle , its definately not neither is it as hot as described .... Have u ever consider that the person who asked the question in that forum is just exaggerating ?
This post has been edited by Noobi3: Jun 18 2011, 05:24 PM
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QUOTE(Noobi3 @ Jun 18 2011, 05:23 PM)
+1 ....... 1 hour on Dungeon Hunters and i can still answer calls without being 2 hot ...... IF u expect it to b normal like how it was left on idle , its definately not neither is it as hot as described .... Have u ever consider that the person who asked the question in that forum is just exaggerating ?
I also got to add that one person level of 'hot' could be different from the other. So, many factors are actually towards this.
A word of advice to soon-to-be-owners of SGS2 .... Find a shop and try it out yourself . Different ppl will have different requirements , views . Search the web and u will get a sort of different comments and views . I saw b4 a user sold off his SGS2 after a few hours of usage coz he finds the screen's colour 2 saturated and 2 bright even after setting it to the dimmest . And defects ? Well , this is the internet , full of NBTD ppl . Regardless of how good is a device , they will find some fault to it . For me , I prefer SGS2 to Sensation but there r 1 user who prefer Sensation to SGS2 .... That doesn't mean the there is fault with any of the device , just a personal preferences
A word of advice to soon-to-be-owners of SGS2 .... Find a shop and try it out yourself . Different ppl will have different requirements , views . Search the web and u will get a sort of different comments and views . I saw b4 a user sold off his SGS2 after a few hours of usage coz he finds the screen's colour 2 saturated and 2 bright even after setting it to the dimmest . And defects ? Well , this is the internet , full of NBTD ppl . Regardless of how good is a device , they will find some fault to it . For me , I prefer SGS2 to Sensation but there r 1 user who prefer Sensation to SGS2 .... That doesn't mean the there is fault with any of the device , just a personal preferences
Well said.
BTW, while my i4 is missing and my SGS2 not yet here, I'm replying this from the N810 I bought from you. The little bugger still going strong lol.
And are you gonna overcook your SGS2 too mate, like last time?
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QUOTE(Noobi3 @ Jun 18 2011, 05:52 PM)
A word of advice to soon-to-be-owners of SGS2 .... Find a shop and try it out yourself . Different ppl will have different requirements , views . Search the web and u will get a sort of different comments and views . I saw b4 a user sold off his SGS2 after a few hours of usage coz he finds the screen's colour 2 saturated and 2 bright even after setting it to the dimmest . And defects ? Well , this is the internet , full of NBTD ppl . Regardless of how good is a device , they will find some fault to it . For me , I prefer SGS2 to Sensation but there r 1 user who prefer Sensation to SGS2 .... That doesn't mean the there is fault with any of the device , just a personal preferences
Thank you Noobi3! I am actually heading over to Sunway Pyramid now and might just drop by at any shops and try it out...if there is any available
Thanks guys for the earlier advice on how to get the odin working. Manage to flash to lite'ning 1.4 but battery seems to be draining faster then my stock haha. Will let it run a couple of days and see if it sets in.
Guys please advise on this,any of this is true?? Anybody experiencing the same issue? Please giv ur honest review and opinion..yes smartphones are hot,its normal...but to the extend where u cant put it to ur ear and make calls, then it wont be applicable for ME..dnt get me wrong..i love the phone..planning to sell my sensation for one. Just need ur opinion on this..
If its true that you cant even use the phone to make calls due to heating issues, then i dnt see the sgs2 as a phone anymore..
Is this a joke ??? Where you hear such crap ? You are using a Sensation and you should know what level of hot or warm . I have even posted in Sensation thread the common temperatures on modern smartphones esp above 1 Ghz. You think Samsung or HTC is so dumb to make a phone that people cannot even use to call and will burn your ears ?? Simply put, be ready to accept operating temperatures 35 to 50 degree Centigrade
Added on June 18, 2011, 6:45 pm
QUOTE(xenon_aniki @ Jun 18 2011, 06:43 PM)
any issue on the GPS? thanks!
If you have read page 1 and reviews it is EXCELLENT >>>>EXCELLENT GPS lockup 2-5 secs generally
This post has been edited by benny888: Jun 18 2011, 06:45 PM
Is this a joke ??? Where you hear such crap ? You are using a Sensation and you should know what level of hot or warm . I have even posted in Sensation thread the common temperatures on modern smartphones esp above 1 Ghz. You think Samsung or HTC is so dumb to make a phone that people cannot even use to call and will burn your ears ?? Simply put, be ready to accept operating temperatures 35 to 50 degree Centigrade
Added on June 18, 2011, 6:45 pm If you have read page 1 and reviews it is EXCELLENT >>>>EXCELLENT GPS lockup 2-5 secs generally
I can sense that uncle Benny is losing his patient
But this is very true, some guys just hop in asking some repeated questions without reading posts, making this thread like kopitiam
This post has been edited by llk: Jun 18 2011, 06:49 PM
i heard from ppl that digi line are not as stable as maxis.digi connection is oso not as strong as maxis. is that true?
May I know how long have you being using a mobile phone to ask such questions ? First timer ? This is all dependent on area coverage.
Simple logic will tell you if Digi is so bad, the company would have closed down by now. Digi has now the fastest growing base of customers How about now I tell you Maxis is worse than Digi cos I only use Digi and Celcom. I have given up Maxis 5 years already . And I have been using mobile phones since the 1980 when is available - so am I convincing enough to you that Maxis is worse Please don't listen to such crap
Added on June 18, 2011, 6:57 pm
QUOTE(Teng N @ Jun 18 2011, 03:39 PM)
@Eiraku: thanks for recommending but I think too expensive. I read garage sales quoted RM150 for 4800 mah power bank yoobao. Getting this one bundled with a solid case still cheaper than org battery pack
Dont buy battery packs from Garage sales - those guys are JAWS big white sharks. Get from lelong.com eg I pay only RM 109 for it while garage sales 3 months ago was quoting RM 250 to RM 290. Now these sellers are wiser have drop prices but still more expensive. You can get the 6600 mAH YB613 for RM 135 at lelong now
This post has been edited by benny888: Jun 18 2011, 06:57 PM
Hi all, I'm curious if there's any difference in specs between Malaysia set and Singapore set? MY RRP = RM2099, SG RRP = $998 (after convert around RM2400+)
This post has been edited by Shinichi: Jun 18 2011, 07:27 PM
[quote=benny888,Jun 18 2011, 06:50 PM] May I know how long have you being using a mobile phone to ask such questions ? First timer ? This is all dependent on area coverage.
Simple logic will tell you if Digi is so bad, the company would have closed down by now. Digi has now the fastest growing base of customers How about now I tell you Maxis is worse than Digi cos I only use Digi and Celcom. I have given up Maxis 5 years already . And I have been using mobile phones since the 1980 when is available - so am I convincing enough to you that Maxis is worse Please don't listen to such crap
1st of all, sorry that i'm not as rich as you are, and im here to ask for opinions and to clear my doubts. Dont hope to make any ridiculous/regret move. if you're unhappy with my post ,you can just ignore it ,let those who willing to tell and humble-kind to answer the question. yes, so what if i'm a 1st timer for mobile phone/smart phone? thanks alot for your advice uncle benny.
[/quote] All of us who bought from UK n garage sales are eynos/superamoledplus i9100. So far no user at least here has reportedtegra i9103 model
Added on June 18, 2011, 8:56 pm[quote=ryanzc,Jun 18 2011, 08:13 PM] [quote=benny888,Jun 18 2011, 06:50 PM] May I know how long have you being using a mobile phone to ask such questions ? First timer ? This is all dependent on area coverage.
Simple logic will tell you if Digi is so bad, the company would have closed down by now. Digi has now the fastest growing base of customers How about now I tell you Maxis is worse than Digi cos I only use Digi and Celcom. I have given up Maxis 5 years already . And I have been using mobile phones since the 1980 when is available - so am I convincing enough to you that Maxis is worse Please don't listen to such crap 1st of all, sorry that i'm not as rich as you are, and im here to ask for opinions and to clear my doubts. Dont hope to make any ridiculous/regret move. if you're unhappy with my post ,you can just ignore it ,let those who willing to tell and humble-kind to answer the question. yes, so what if i'm a 1st timer for mobile phone/smart phone? thanks alot for your advice uncle benny.
[/quote] What are you saying now What has rich or poor has to do with your question of phone signal reception I m just correcting your perception of illogical understnding.
This post has been edited by benny888: Jun 18 2011, 08:56 PM
We will all know on 22jun just few days away the exactspecs However i met a forumer lastweek who is among few others are tester for samsung msia and given is a exynos, superamoled Pointless also to talk about the exact buy plans , going on and on several pages
UK and USA confirmed having the SUPER Amoled+ and Exynos as they are the bigger market there. i9103 are for Asian market, just like Galaxy S's i9003. Please, this is not kopitiam and not even carrier thread. Stop arguing and debating here.
In Samsung malaysia web already release the spec and the spec is super amoled plus display..
I was thinking is it possible to buy the phone with RM2099 without any plan on 22nd june? Do u still have to pay anything like tax or something equivalent or just can pay that amount and get the phone from maxis without getting any stupid data plan from them? thanks:-)
In Samsung malaysia web already release the spec and the spec is super amoled plus display..
I cant see the specs or even the phone there, where you saw it? link?
Edit: found it under Android OS section.
But I believe this is basically copy and paste from their other's country Samsung specs sheet as it was modeled as i9100, I need to confirm if it is a SAMOLED+ and Exynos by seeing the phone itself and that only can happen on next week.
This post has been edited by sparrowed: Jun 18 2011, 09:38 PM
I was thinking is it possible to buy the phone with RM2099 without any plan on 22nd june? Do u still have to pay anything like tax or something equivalent or just can pay that amount and get the phone from maxis without getting any stupid data plan from them? thanks:-)
2day i go the Gardens Samsung shop, ask them n they say will available next week and its WITOUT contract n its Exynos
I cant see the specs or even the phone there, where you saw it? link? Edit: found it under Android OS section.
But I believe this is basically copy and paste from their other's country Samsung specs sheet as it was modeled as i9100, I need to confirm if it is a SAMOLED+ and Exynos by seeing the phone itself and that only can happen on next week.
How about this, from Samsung Malaysia website, if u still don't believe then u might just wait till next week check out yourself.
I was thinking is it possible to buy the phone with RM2099 without any plan on 22nd june? Do u still have to pay anything like tax or something equivalent or just can pay that amount and get the phone from maxis without getting any stupid data plan from them? thanks:-)
Read back 1 to 2 pages back the discussion esp post#384
Read back 1 to 2 pages back the discussion esp post#384
Correct me if i am wrong about this. If i pay Rm 2099 on that day and sign with the RM 30 voice plan for 24 months.....then i can also get the 2 years warrant from samsung whereas the other package only entitle for 1 years warranty from maxis?
I cant see the specs or even the phone there, where you saw it? link? Edit: found it under Android OS section.
But I believe this is basically copy and paste from their other's country Samsung specs sheet as it was modeled as i9100, I need to confirm if it is a SAMOLED+ and Exynos by seeing the phone itself and that only can happen on next week.
you can check this website, our local techguy just review this samsung and the spec is SAMOLED+ and Exynos.
i think i will skip the launch. you guys ask gardens while i try asking the SEP in 1U tomorrow. AMS from LYN said they getting it on 22nd June also unless they lying lol
wow, i dunno to call that is really a cheap plastic o its juz awesome , leaving no mark at all even after fold it nvr again to afraid to bend ur bac cover
This post has been edited by sai86: Jun 18 2011, 10:15 PM
Guys can i use GALAXY S2 with prepaid instead of post paid ? I am currently on prepaid and my calling is low maybe less than RM50 per month so signing a contract will be expensive base on my usage.
Since there is WIFI i can surf without the data plan also but will it cause any other problem if is not postpaid and no dataplan ? like downloading firmware ? android market place ? etc ?
This will be my first smartphone, my current phone is dying i hope i can continue using prepaid with this phone. Please advice thanks.
This post has been edited by chitchat: Jun 18 2011, 10:30 PM
Guys can i use GALAXY S2 with prepaid instead of post paid ? I am currently on prepaid and my calling is low maybe less than RM50 per month so signing a contract will be expensive base on my usage.
Since there is WIFI i can surf without the data plan also but will it cause any other problem if is not postpaid and no dataplan ? like downloading firmware ? android market place ? etc ?
This will be my first smartphone, my current phone is dying i hope i can continue using prepaid with this phone. Please advice thanks.
Of course no problem using prepaid. Only is more expensive data charge.
Guys can i use GALAXY S2 with prepaid instead of post paid ? I am currently on prepaid and my calling is low maybe less than RM50 per month so signing a contract will be expensive base on my usage.
Since there is WIFI i can surf without the data plan also but will it cause any other problem if is not postpaid and no dataplan ? like downloading firmware ? android market place ? etc ?
This will be my first smartphone, my current phone is dying i hope i can continue using prepaid with this phone. Please advice thanks.
I can't help but do this .
If you can tahan to just use wifi then by all means, stick to prepaid. Prepaid or post, doesn't matter.
actually, postpaid and prepaid phones using a different type of power input. sgs2... not sure which type will I be sold in MY, whether prepaid type or post paid. this actually applies to all smartphones.
to be safe, stick with regular nokia phones. those sure can use on prepaid or postpaid.
This post has been edited by mydragoon: Jun 18 2011, 10:51 PM
Guys can i use GALAXY S2 with prepaid instead of post paid ? I am currently on prepaid and my calling is low maybe less than RM50 per month so signing a contract will be expensive base on my usage.
Since there is WIFI i can surf without the data plan also but will it cause any other problem if is not postpaid and no dataplan ? like downloading firmware ? android market place ? etc ?
This will be my first smartphone, my current phone is dying i hope i can continue using prepaid with this phone. Please advice thanks.
buying smartphone without subscribing to data plan is like buying a car but no fuel to drive.
Added on June 18, 2011, 10:50 pm
QUOTE(mydragoon @ Jun 18 2011, 10:47 PM)
actually, postpaid and prepaid phones using a different type of power input. sgs2... not sure which type will be sold in MY, whether prepaid type or post paid. this actually applies to all smartphones.
to be safe, stick with regular nokia phones. those sure can use on prepaid or poastpaid.
are you kidding?
This post has been edited by faizalmzain: Jun 18 2011, 10:50 PM
buying smartphone without subscribing to data plan is like buying a car but no fuel to drive.
thats a very wrong analogy. smartphone without data plan is still functional, but car without fuel isnt. A better one is to say smartphone without battery,
Without data plan is without constant access to some of great apps' feature only. if you into offline gaming like angry birds a lot and doest care about Whatsapp or Foursquare, you're good without data plan.
thats a very wrong analogy. smartphone without data plan is still functional, but car without fuel isnt. A better one is to say smartphone without battery,
Without data plan is without constant access to some of great apps' feature only. if you into offline gaming like angry birds a lot and doest care about Whatsapp or Foursquare, you're good without data plan.
+1 still u can use these apps, but on wifi, so gotta disable push notification if u r out of wifi area. if not, charge u gps $$ like hell? am i correct?
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QUOTE(Sherry86 @ Jun 18 2011, 10:40 PM)
I can't help but do this .
If you can tahan to just use wifi then by all means, stick to prepaid. Prepaid or post, doesn't matter.
my suggestion if user on pre paid..you can always subscribe temporary periodic data plan (i.e weekly or daily),i'm using celcom n subscribe data plan weekly@RM18 with 2GB data.it's great deal at least for me....
QUOTE(mydragoon @ Jun 18 2011, 10:54 PM)
...need j/k glass or least sarcasm glasses to read the statement
+1 still u can use these apps, but on wifi, so gotta disable push notification if u r out of wifi area. if not, charge u gps $$ like hell? am i correct?
Disable push notification? IF u got few apps with that feature you ll be very cumbersome in disabling one by one. For those without data plan, just disable it at Wireless Network there.
Spotted a shop (ttart in Parkson Megamall) yesterday in Miri, Sarawak selling i9103 with super lcd. Can't confirm whether they're selling this unit yet as I just saw the dummy set.
Will head over to another shopping mall to check it tomorrow. They have another franchise in Boulevard.
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QUOTE(Boomeraangkid @ Jun 18 2011, 10:07 PM)
i think i will skip the launch. you guys ask gardens while i try asking the SEP in 1U tomorrow. AMS from LYN said they getting it on 22nd June also unless they lying lol
Sorry but what is SEP? I work near 1U and might drop by after work to check it out
i am curious wanna ask that most of all user here are using what plan for sgs2 so far know uncle benny is celcom n digi maxis i worry over charge not sure umobile 68 unlimited internet and digi smart plan 68 got what difference lol
i am curious wanna ask that most of all user here are using what plan for sgs2 so far know uncle benny is celcom n digi maxis i worry over charge not sure umobile 68 unlimited internet and digi smart plan 68 got what difference lol
I use Celcom postpaid unlimited data plan on my SGS II while the Digi is prepaid on my Tab At my place the Maxis service/coverage is not good - even Digi on Edge download is faster than Maxis 3G I gave up Maxis finally because on the highway from Johor up to Ipoh, I face constant disconnection on 3G ; same problem after changing simcard. Digi was excellent and best of all is so much cheaper than Maxis Maxis overcharge stories are quite common - just need to be careful and monitor your data usage using apps - my favorite 3G Watchdog and Data Counter Widget : it is quite accurate as I always compare it with my monthly Celcom bills
i am curious wanna ask that most of all user here are using what plan for sgs2 so far know uncle benny is celcom n digi maxis i worry over charge not sure umobile 68 unlimited internet and digi smart plan 68 got what difference lol
well, im using DIGI postpaid i88 (rm63 per mth) from ip4, i choose this as digi offer FOC for principal-sub-line calls n etc. maxis i wont touch it until im financially stabilize
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QUOTE(silrave @ Jun 18 2011, 11:34 PM)
i am curious wanna ask that most of all user here are using what plan for sgs2 so far know uncle benny is celcom n digi maxis i worry over charge not sure umobile 68 unlimited internet and digi smart plan 68 got what difference lol
I believe, normal user should have DiGi unlimited for only 68 per month. Good coverage and better than Maxis. If you are always on call and need unlimited data, you can go for P150 from Celcom. You get 2000 minutes free call (if I not mistaken) and a lot of free sms. Also, unlimited data but you will pay more than DiGi lo.
Maxis is very common with overcharging. Not very advisable
For those who choose not to use a Screen Protector, this might be a good product to use. According to a few reviews i've seen, it gets rid of oil and smudges easily and will give a coating that prevents fingerprints and repels dust (because of the anti-static properties). Thinking of getting it but need to get it from ebay.
This post has been edited by Assclown: Jun 18 2011, 11:57 PM
I believe, normal user should have DiGi unlimited for only 68 per month. Good coverage and better than Maxis. If you are always on call and need unlimited data, you can go for P150 from Celcom. You get 2000 minutes free call (if I not mistaken) and a lot of free sms. Also, unlimited data but you will pay more than DiGi lo.
Maxis is very common with overcharging. Not very advisable
what is P150 frm Celcom? i cant seem to find it in celcom page..
actually, postpaid and prepaid phones using a different type of power input. sgs2... not sure which type will I be sold in MY, whether prepaid type or post paid. this actually applies to all smartphones.
to be safe, stick with regular nokia phones. those sure can use on prepaid or postpaid.
the most stupid talk i ever see .. thanks for the joke . goodnight
Hi all, I'm curious if there's any difference in specs between Malaysia set and Singapore set? MY RRP = RM2099, SG RRP = $998 (after convert around RM2400+)
As much as I would like to believe it was merely the play of currency conversion, I am MORE willing to believe that the RM300+ is for the NFC chip & the battery with antenna, plus a bit more of accessories.
Spotted a shop (ttart in Parkson Megamall) yesterday in Miri, Sarawak selling i9103 with super lcd. Can't confirm whether they're selling this unit yet as I just saw the dummy set.
Will head over to another shopping mall to check it tomorrow. They have another franchise in Boulevard.
which shop??? You sure or not? I am at Miri now, going back Brunei tml, so might as well check it out.
For those who choose not to use a Screen Protector, this might be a good product to use. According to a few reviews i've seen, it gets rid of oil and smudges easily and will give a coating that prevents fingerprints and repels dust (because of the anti-static properties). Thinking of getting it but need to get it from ebay.
talking bout screen protector, do we need it since SGS2 have gorilla glass? hows the quality of gorilla glass (easy get fingerprint? glare?)? i've read some article on net bout gorilla glass, but want to hear from users...
This post has been edited by dukunet: Jun 19 2011, 12:33 AM
talking bout screen protector, do we need it since SGS2 have gorilla glass? hows the quality of gorilla glass (easy get fingerprint? glare?)? i've read some article on net bout gorilla glass, but want to hear from users...
So far great for me, not a single scratch after 3 weeks of use. Even accidently hit it with my car key once but fortunately no scratches.
So far great for me, not a single scratch after 3 weeks of use. Even accidently hit it with my car key once but fortunately no scratches.
so as long as don't keep in pocket with keys it shud be ok rite... i try not to use protector bcos i think it will reduce touch feeling.... getting one soon!
so as long as don't keep in pocket with keys it shud be ok rite... i try not to use protector bcos i think it will reduce touch feeling.... getting one soon!
I treat my gadgets rough so no SP = death. Gorilla or no gorilla.
Plus I like less glare.
But if you take care of your SGS2 (or any phone for that matter) it should be ok.
I bought mine in UK , in the warranty cards its written 2 years
Good for you bro but please explain , how does that got to do with anything ? The last I checked , the national anthem starts with " NegaraKu ..... " not " God save the Queen " .... Morning
This post has been edited by Noobi3: Jun 19 2011, 06:46 AM
For those that have bought SME set before, could you share what's the difference on SME set compared to AP set? I would be great to share since a lot of us are going for SME set. To avoid getting an AP set instead.
Really interested to get SGS2 at 799 on launch, but my contract only expires on 8 July.
I called Maxis to check if it's possible to get SGS2 on launch, with the 2 year contract only starts on 9 July, they said it's not possible, I have to wait.
Don't you think Maxis is being really rigid on this? Or maybe it's the customer service officer being too stupid, I am looking for second opinion before giving up
Really interested to get SGS2 at 799 on launch, but my contract only expires on 8 July.
I called Maxis to check if it's possible to get SGS2 on launch, with the 2 year contract only starts on 9 July, they said it's not possible, I have to wait.
Don't you think Maxis is being really rigid on this? Or maybe it's the customer service officer being too stupid, I am looking for second opinion before giving up
As far as I know, re-contracting only exist for iPhones. IMO since it is just 1 month away, you might as well consider to break/early termination of your contract. But please review your T&C before doing so - if breaking your contract does not attract additional penalties except paying that last month subscription, it might be something worth considering.
Plus, don't call Maxis coz the CS answers are based on a script. Best is always to walk into Maxis Centre.
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