i usually sync to google, so all my contacts are inside my gmail
so every time i flash a new ROM and the contacts are all gone, i just put in my gmail and sync, then all my contacts with pics will appear

Look under settings, account & sync, managed account, click on google, check the box that says sync contacts.

To transfer ur contact from old phone pls use program that convert ur list of contacts to csv & import it to ur gmail acc.

Most of the custom rom is rooted already .... do read their info carefully

Last night i get scare because i have boot loop after i flash villain rom, the reason is i don't wipe data/dalvik cache before that, i have to go to cyber cafe to find solution how to access back my recovery, thank god can find it in internet.

So for new user that want to root your sgs2, please read the guide carefully.

I STRONGLY suggest you readup the features of the roms you wish to flash. You will get yourself into trouble if you don't do that. Do not just jump in to flash the easy way trying to follow some rules without understanding  the features of the rom you wish to flash

The different roms in XDA has these features :

1. Some will wipe clean your phone while some will nbot
2. Some will auto root for you whiloe some will not
3. Some requires you to root it yourself after flashing using an insecure kernel method
4. Some roms required you to wipe clean ( ie factory/hard reset ) ; some will not - is optional step. But my advise is it is better to wipe clean ( hard reset ) so you start with a new plate , again is optional

I always recommend for new users, the easiest way of getting yourself started :

ROOT - easiest method use Supercurio

Rom flash - start with Litening - as using it , you learn how to use Odin. Also flashing this rom will NOT wipe your phone clean

Recovery - use Chainfire v4.0 . You will need recovery installed if you wish to do a nandroid backup and full restore of your rom. Some roms required you to flash using RECOVERY mode and not through Odin. Some roms even auto installed Chainfire recovery when you flash it

So the GOLDEN RULE is please READ the features of the rom you want to flash - check whether it use Odin or through recovery ??? Does it install recovery auto for you ?? Does the rom wipe clean your phone ??

Another GOLDEN rule :

ALWAYS ALWAYS wipe clean cache partition and in ADvanced mode - clear Dalvik cache BEFORE you flash a new rom - this will avoid reboots keep looping or phone fail to boot after flash. This also means it is in a way compulsory you install a RECOVERY first before attempting to flash a new rom. If you are lucky you could have a successful flash; if you are unlucky you will curse yourself because you want a fast way

This is what Villian says about his rom: paste here - note my highlights

VillainROM 1.4

The latest custom ROM from VillainROM for the SGS2 is VillainROM 1.4. It's based on XXKF2 firmware for Europe.

First of all, if you are upgrading from VillainROM 1.2 or above, just flash this from CF-Root version of CWM. I suggest a backup first. A wipe is not required, but if you have issues, is suggested. I updated without a wipe, and no issues here.

If you are installing from another ROM, or stock ROM, you need to be using the CF-Root kernel, as applicable for your current ROM. You can find CF-Root and instructions at http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1103399

When using this ROM, I suggest the XWKF2 CF-Root kernel, from post 4 of Chainfire's thread.

So, your steps : note my comments in bold

Flash to firmware XXKF2 : NOT necessary as the rom comes with XXKF2
Run factory data reset : YES best to do it and from recovery do clear cache partition and at advanced: clear dalvik cache
Root with Cf-root (XXKF2 version) : Flash this first than only do above step
Flash to Villian 1.4
Backup with Titanium backup : You should do this as FIRST step before even flashing new rom - read again Villian comments - his first 1-2  line

Download Tubemate app from Market

rw is for read and write file while ro is read only.. this is what we called permission..

How long does the phone last with twitter/fb auto refresh ever 2 hours + BT on 24/7, on 3G network?

I really wish Maxis have unlimited bandwidth service.. since the phone is so fast... m kinda worried lolz... watch youtube & so on.. haha

which one is the better way of rooting: using Chainfire 4.0 or Supercurio 3?

any issue on any of the kernel for the two methods? will root my SGS II this weekend. yuhhuu..