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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, HTC Sensation 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 Post # 7: Frequently asked questions Part 2
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 MHL 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
The SGS II is reputed to be a high top end performer. IS the SGS II make up of special exceptional high end electronics ?
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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.
9a. I don't really understand my SGS II internal memory system. Please explain :
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The internal 16 GB is flash memory. 2 GB is partitioned ( unviewable ) and all your apps is installed there. Out of the balance 14 GB, about 2GB is used by phone system and you have about 12 GB left . When you installed apps with supporting data , example games downloads, dictionary data, newsfeed, tweeter feeds data etc - all such data goes into the other 12 GB partition In this case example, papago x5, the Navisea folder should be in this 14 GB partition. If you use any file explorer : this is the /mnt/sdcard
If you put in a external micro SD card - you will see this card at /mnt/sdcard/external_sd
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. Recommend to use app ROOT EXPLORER for this - locate entry and hold down, selct open in text editor. Make sure dialog box above you have tap/select RW
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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Tip from noobi3 : Did u guys disable fast dormancy for a better batt life ? I got a slightly better with mine disable ..... 1 - *#9900# 2 - Disable fast dormancy 3 - Exit To turn it back on , follow back the same method
some tweaks I do ( these depend on whether your kernel support it or not ):
Use Tegrak Overclock Ultimate : I undervolt across all levels - 75 mV ; I don't overclock. Don't change any of internal voltage figures
Use SetCPU : Setup profiles to reduce processor power in extreme conditions Setcpu : I set minimum 500 Mhz ; DON'T set it at 200 Mhz - phone might not wake up. For all profiles this is what I set : Highest , Lowest, % priority Battery < 30 % : 800, 500, 95 Display off : 800, 500, 90 Temp > 45 degree : 800, 500, 100 Charging : 800, 500, 80
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Phones Today became more and more sophisticated. They are no longer devices for placing calls or for sending and receiving text messages only. They have become more “smart” and feature packed. A phone is now a PDA, a media player, an internet device and much more which is entirely different from what it was like say 10 years ago. The advancement of the cell phone technology has caused these devices to demand more power. Sadly (and this is my personal opinion) the advancement in Battery technology has not been on par with progress in cellular devices, standards and networks. This is where new network technologies like Fast Dormancy come in play in an attempt to optimize battery live of our power hungry Devices.
What is Fast Dormancy? In simple terms its a device feature that enables mobile devices to notify the cellular base stations when the radio resource allocated to the device is no longer in use, so that the radio resource could be immediately released other than waiting for a timeout event. For instance lets say you are browsing a webpage using your cellular data plan. You stop at a certain webpage (for example to read this article) the connection is maintained and the device will be registered on the network even if data isn’t received or transmitted (always on) and will remain like that until a timeout event is invoked (as per the network rules as to how much time to wait before connection is terminated due to idle timeout). During this time the device’s battery will be drained needlessly in addition to increased congestion on the cellular network due to numerous idle connections. From a device perspective radio power consumes battery so employing fast dormancy should save battery power and increase its life. This also has an advantage to networks as it reduces congestion. But This doesn’t come without a major disadvantage to the very same cellular networks and operators. The making and breaking of the connections increases the signaling traffic and wastes network resources. The workaround to this was done by Nokia Siemens in collaboration with Qualcomm to employ NCFD or Network Control Fast Dormancy in which the device is put on a battery saving idle state while maintaining its network identity without the need to establish a new connection and request a new identity for the device on the network.
How does this affect/benefit us Android Users? Well, too many factors come into play here. The most important being your operator’s network being optimized for Fast Dormancy. In addition each device manufacturer has its own proprietary approach to deploy Fast Dormancy (and well all know proprietary and android don’t play nice regarding third party development). Also the NFCD and other carrier enforced approaches will be designed to override any individual device settings that may ignore the Network Controls. Finally Fast dormancy benefits those who use cellular Data, its of little or no value to those who use wifi for internet and other related services.
16a : Learn more about battery behaviour - charging, discharging and maintenance :
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A portable device should be turned off while charging. This allows the battery to reach the threshold voltage unhindered and reflects the correct saturation current responsible to terminate the charge. A parasitic load confuses the charger.
Charge at a moderate temperature. Do not charge below freezing. Lithium-ion does not need to be fully charged; a partial charge is better. Chargers use different methods for “ready” indication. The light signal may not always indicate a full charge. Discontinue using charger and/or battery if the battery gets excessively warm. Before prolonged storage, apply some charge to bring the pack to about half charge. Over-discharged batteries can be “boosted” to life again. Discard pack if the voltage does not rise to a normal level within a minute while on boost
17. How do I access the PAID apps in the market ?
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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 :
TIPS from selphy : Ok, for those of you who have trouble installing the Google Maps (for Navigation), i had issues too, but managed to do it through the following:
1. First, make sure your phone is rooted, then download the Google Maps-ownhere.apk (NOT the re-sign one), and transfer to your external SD card. 2. Using Titanium backup on your phone, wipe data and then uninstall both Google Maps and Street View. 3. Then using root explorer on your phone (i used Super Manager, which also has root functions), transfer the Google Maps-ownhere.apk file to your phone's system/app folder (make sure its set to R/W). 4. Then just reset the phone, and voila! Navigation is available!
There is probably an easier/shorter way, but this works for me. Hope it helps
ALTERNATIVE tips from user Alamaklor :
[GUIDE] How to get Google Map 5.7 (nav) to work
If you are getting "Application not installed" when installing Google map 5.7, here's what you need to do:
1. In Titanium Backup, select Maps and make a backup. 2. Select Maps and wipe data, then uninstall. 3. Select Street View and wipe data, then uninstall 4. Download map5.7ownhere-signed.apk from here: http://www.filesonic.com/file/1389928264/m...wnhere-sign.apk 5. Copy the file to /system/app using root explorer (or any "root" explorer) 6. Mount system as R/W 7. Install Google Maps 5.x ownhere-signed.apk 5. If you wish to reinstall streetview, download it from here: http://www.freewarelovers.com/android/app/street-view (doesn't work in Msia, as you should know)
One "bug" I noticed google nav has is that it automatically sets the system volume to MAX, but it wouldn't turn it back down to default volume when it quits
USER problem : I'm trying to use Navigation..I following all the steps above..but when it come to install the .apk at Step 7..it shows "Application not installed." Anyone can help me on this? is what happen to me. You can try and it works for me like charm.
Solution by nicregi at post # 427 : http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1950871/+420 1. Make sure it is rooted. 2. Go to Titanium Backup (TB) and backup maps. 3. Uninstall maps 4. Go to street view & uninstall also. 5. Reboot 6. Copy the map / navi (link in my siggy if you can't find) and choose the one WITHOUT resign (resign didn't work for me that's why) - copy into your SD 7. Use Super Manager (since it is free) and move that file you just copied to your System under app. Do this by pressing the back space 8. Inside apps folder, just paste. 9. Reboot and done
Tip: at #7, when the option comes out to R/O or R/W choose R/W
24. How do I improve/remove the pinkish tint in my camera shot ??
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user mydendenmushi : For those who have pinkish spot when using camera apps viewing white background, can try to upgrade your firmware. mine become almost unnoticeable after i upgrade from scee09 to scef02. file can be downloaded from xda. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread...ighlight=camera
25. I want to share the LAN thro WiFi on my computer - how do I do it ?
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For those who r looking to share their LAN via their laptop WIFI, below are some tips.
1. You need to set up an access point using yr laptop (ad hoc wifi won't work). 2. How to set up? Follow the instruction here -> http://www.ishanarora.com/2009/07/29/windo...s-access-point/ 3. After u create the access point just restart yr laptop in case it's not working properly. 4. Make sure u shared your LAN connection via ICS (Internet Connection Sharing) 5. On your mobile WIFI and connect. No USB cable require.
26. I saw my other phone charger is rated at Output 5V-1.0A. Our S2 charger is rated at Output 5V-0.7A. The longer time of charging might be due to this but can we use 1.0A charger to charge our batt??
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You can use any car charger as long as its output is minimum 500mA. An ideal charge output will be 1000mA. Even using a 2000mA car charger ( those use to charge Android tablets, ipad ) can be used - it will not spoil your phone - charging times will be faster
27. How can I stream an avi movie file from my computer to my phone ??
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I AM STREAMING an AVI straight from my laptop -> WIFI -> Internet -> 3G -> SGS2. Yee haw, RedDonut + Vplayer works!
No conversion, no transferring files, no nothing.
But rather then streaming and pausing to buffer halfway like Airvideo, it takes about 10-15 minutes to download the entire converted stream over to the SGS2, then it's smooth sailing with NO BUFFERING WHATSOEVER.
Advantage over Allshare -> stream over freakin 3G or any WIFI access point you can find, even if your computer is in the next state over, with nearly zero configuration needed = watch anything anywhere easily guys.
Disadvantage -> low quality streams lar brader. HD over 3G? You will quickly go overquota lol.
Nice. I need to buy BOTH RedDonut Premium (the free one only displays 3 videos from your chosen folder, and only plays a video for about 10 minutes) and Vplayer Full (7 day limitation on the free version).
Caveat? While the whole shebang costs about $3 on iOS (Airvideo + desktop software), it will cost me more then twice that on Android (Vplayer: $5, RedDonut Premium: $5). So much for being the "cheaper" platform lol.
28. What are the apps that I can safely remove from the phone ?
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29. What is sleep mode and how does it work? Is it the same as idle mode when the screen goes off and the screen locks?
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By Bugeca : Deep Sleep runs automatically by the kernel and on battery only. If connected to charger, the kernel won't trigger deep sleep mode (the CPU will throttle down to 200MHz). When activated, the kernel will reduce the CPU frequency like notebook standby and will wake the phone when any services require an update in order to save battery.
Drawback, it introduce the wake up lag to the phone. If your phone instantly wakes up on battery, it means there is an active app running in the foreground (normally apps which requires constant network access) or a nasty app did not suspend or kill by the OS. App to use to monitor : Cpu Spyv0.30beta
30. What is the best way to minor my data usage as I am on a limited data plan from telco ?
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The popular free apps : 3G Watchdog and Data Counter Widget ( this can monitou usage as wifi hotspot too )
Paid app: SPB Wireless Monitor is a complete solution for measuring data traffic via all types of connections and calculating network usage costs according to your data plan.
Features: Per-application reports (for Android 2.2+ devices) Cost reports Mobile and WiFi traffic reports Warnings when exceeding spending limits Export to CSV 330+ pre-defined service plans Home screen widget
31. How to stream videos ( any format ) from computer to phone ? - See Q 31 too related issue
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By user destex: Finally i found a working way to stream any videos of any format from your computer in your phone. AllShare and ES file explorer doesnt play certain video formats eg. mkv and flv, and some dont have subtitles . Then i found out about VLC stream and convert.
you'll need to have vlc media player installed in your computer and must be on. Any video files that can play in your computer, can be played in your phone too.
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* Install the latest version of VLC media player (1.1.2 or 1.1.3 may be a good choice) [About 1.1.4 for Windows read "Known Issues / Corrupted audio" on this website first.]
* Open the file ".hosts" in a text editor. Remove the hash sign (#) in front of the private addresses of your local network (usually "192.168.0.0/16") or just add your IP address to the list. Save the file.
Windows 7: Note: If you are using the VLC installer package for Windows your ".hosts" file is located in "C:\Program Files\VideoLAN\VLC\http" and you may need Admin privileges for saving your changes. Alternatively you can download the zip package of VLC media player and unpack it to another folder on your computer.
Keep in mind that all computers from the allowed networks will be able to browse your hard drives!
* Start VLC and from the menu select View -> Add Interface -> Web Interface.
Windows 7: If a "Windows Security Alert" pops up select all networks and click "Allow access" (administrator privileges required). You can also configure your firewall manually under Start -> Control Panel -> System and Security -> Windows Firewall -> Advanced settings -> Inbound Rules -> New Rule... Create a new rule for VLC media player and allow all local TCP ports (at least 8080, 8081, 5554). Set remote addresses to restrict access to VLC.
VLC Web Interface is now running in the background. You can check the current status in your web browser: http://127.0.0.1:8080/requests/status.xml (If you replace 127.0.0.1 with your computer's local IP address you shall be able to open this page from your computer and phone as well)
In case of problems check that no other media player or server is listening on port 8080 or use another port for VLC.
* Now you are ready to connect from your phone in one of many ways: - android-wifi-tether app to turn your phone into a hotspot and connect from your computer via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth - "Tethering & portable hotspot" on Android 2.2 (Froyo) for connecting from your computer via USB or Wi-Fi - PdaNet app to connect from your computer via USB or Bluetooth (Windows, Mac) - Connectify for Windows 7 to create a Wi-Fi hotspot and connect from your phone - Wireless home network (if phone and computer are connected just scan your local network from the app) - Outside your home network (you need to know your external IP and configure port forwarding on your router)
Start the app, press the menu button and open the "Connect" dialog.
Make sure there's at least one local network listed. Select a network and press "Scan". If everything is set up properly you will see a notice "VLC server found" and the IP address or hostname of your computer will be filled in. You can press "Connect" now.
it can work as a remote control for the vlc in your computer and also it can stream over the net as long as you did the proper settings, portforwarding etc.
32. The latest smart phones contain lots of personal data, so there is a high risk of revealing sensitive personal information if you lose your phone. Remote Controls can minimize the risk of losing your personal information by allowing you to lock and wipe your missing mobile remotely. Also, by using the Find my mobile feature, you can find your missing mobile. The following site SamsungDive explains how to use Remote Controls.
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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. Rooting will not remove your 3rd party apps, data/wipe clean your phone. And the chance of bricking the phone during rooting is close to impossible. Just make sure your phone has at least 50% battery charge. Do refer to the specific methods on how to unroot back if needed - easiest is to use SuperOneclick, One root solution or flash back official stock rom
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 easiest and better and more automatic method to root ?? YES - use Supercurio 3
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The stock kernels are to be used to restore the kernel version after rooting and are not needed for updating the firmware. You do not need to root or unroot the device to update the firmware.
Please ensure that KIES is closed and not running in the system tray! Kies doesn't like Odin, it's like the big brother who's always jealous that his little brother is getting to flash all the phones so he starts to flash block.
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First and foremost I am not an expert in such stuffs - this is based on my experience flashing the first Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab and present Galaxy S II. Any experts reading this please do correct me if I am wrong in any way
PIT stands for PARTITION INFORMATION TABLE. The pit file basically tells Odin how to divide the partitions (for formating) and also where certain components ( PDA, PHONE, CSC ) to go when flashing them individually. PIT understanding is very crucial when you wish to flash roms from samfirmware.com , one place I always discourage new users from attempting as it is a trap to bricking a phone if you do not understand what you are doing
Cooked roms take cares of PIT ; you rarely see cooked roms asking you to choose PIT during flash thro Odin. Most cook roms, the developer has built in his rom the PIT instructions
For example, in the samfirmware.com Galaxy S site, you can even see different types of PIT listed and a warning that you choose the right PIT file. In its SGS II site, If you look at samfirmware.com - there is a default PIT file you can download at the top box just above the list of firmwares for different regions. If you download any of these official roms, you will see some roms comes with a PIT file and some does not. You asked a very good question, why is the PIT included if is of no use ? My advise is simply this : If you see a PIT included in your rom, choose it during flashing as most probably the PIT is a changed version from default. You can only use this PIT to flash with the rom that comes with it. You cannot take this PIT and used it to flash another rom - this will brick your phone. When you use a wrong PIT - you have 2 possible scenarios : - failed flash and phone cannot boot - flash OK but the whole internal SD is formatted and cannot be detected at all by phone ( my experience with the Tab)
If the rom downloaded does not supplied a PIT file - than you just flash it without it or you choose the default PIT
As the PIT name implies, using PIT basically repartition /reformat your whole internal SD - once you select PIT, you will see repartition is auto selected. All your data in the internal SD will be wipe clean
You can choose NOT to select the PIT during flashing if you wish to have your internal SD intact. I cannot say whether you will have a successful flash. If is successful it just means your present rom PIT is similar to the rom you have downloaded. If is unsuccessful, just flash it again and select PIT
There's no need to use the .pit file and do not tick mark re-partition.
What is RECOVERY and DOWNLOAD modes ?
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Download mode is used when you need to flash rom through Odin. Recovery mode is used when you wish to do a backup/restore of your phone, flash roms based on zip files, cleaning up your caches , update firmware officially through supplied update zip files etc Read more at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1134290
What is Recovery and how is it different from ClockworkMod Recovery
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ClockworkMod Recovery , example v4.0.0.2 has more features : You see this when you are in recovery mode
- reboot system now - apply update from sdcard - wipe data/factory reset - wipe cache partition -install zip from card - backup and restore - mounts and storage -advanced -power off
STOCK recovery ( default that comes with phone ) has very few features :
- reboot syatem now - apply update from sdcard - wipe data/factory reset - wipe cache partition
HOW to OVERCLOCK the SGS II ?
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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
SOME Tips from me based on my experience flashing roms :
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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. Flashing this rom will AUTO ROOT your phone and a ClockworkMod recovery installed at same time
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
If the rom developer says - you need " clear data/factory reset " - please DO IT . Some roms while you are installing will warn you and prompt you again to do it before selecting reboot system.
TUTORIAL : My Guide on How to ROOT using Supercurio kernel ?
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PC prerequisite : Miccrosoft.Net Framework 4 , download at :
Samsung KIES : 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. Download it at : http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/....11044_11_3.exe
ROOTING :
Install an “insecure” modded kernel. This is a kernel that does NOT include the tools you need for Superuser, but it DOES give you root shell access, so you can install these manually.
( KERNEL : The kernel is the central part of an operating system, that directly controls the hardware. Usually, the kernel is the first of the user-installed software on the phone , booting directly after the BIOS. Operating system kernels are specific to the hardware on which they are running, thus most operating systems are distributed with different kernel options that are configured when the system is installed. Changing major hardware components such as the motherboard, processor, or memory, often requires a kernel update. Additionally, often new kernels are offered that improve system security or performance )
- 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. Select Volume Up to continue . You will see Downloading on screen - 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 “GT-I9100_Kernel_Gingerbread-supercurio-3.tar file. - Press “Start”. ODIN you should now be flashing the kernel, and the device should reboot. This will take about 2-3 minutes - Reboot the device Your phone is now rooted.
TUTORIAL : How to ROOT using Chainfire 4.0 - installing same time ClockworkMod Recovery and Rooting same time
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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.
Explanatory notes :
CODE (PDA) is android and all the applications that come with it. (The archives/folders will be named after the version of this file) MODEM (PHONE) is the firmware of the wireless chipset of the device and will operate you WiFi, Blutooth and 3G/2G/GSM connections. (ie Radio ROM) The CSC includes connection data for the broadband networks as well as apps that are only available in certain languages/intended for a specific area.
*#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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First of all please check your existing camera firmware version by typing *#34971539# and then press Phone/CAM FW Ver Check.
Then you can either get the apk from Samsung Apps application on your phone. Or download the firmware update apk which I have attached to this post. The application should tell you if your camera needs the update or not.
To get from Samsung Apps Click on Featured Tab then click New. Then choose the Galaxy S2 Camera Firmware update application. If you can't find it go to search and type 'camera' or something.
Click download then run it.
Then do *#34971539# again and check your Phone/Cam Fw version
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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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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)
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
MAIL settings for Yahoo, Hotmail, GMail
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Yahoo
Incoming Setting User Name:User@yahoo.com Password: Password of your yahoo mail Incoming mail server: imap.n.mail.yahoo.com Mailbox Name: Yahoo Mailbox type: IMAP4 Security(Ports): Off Port: Default Outgoing Setting Email Address:User@yahoo.com User Name:User@yahoo.com Password: Password of your yahoo mail Outgoing mail server:smtp.mobile.mail.yahoo.com Security(Ports): Off Port:587
NOTE : For PLUS Yahoo account : Incoming : plus.pop.mail.yahoo.com Outgoing : plus.smtp.mail.yahoo.com
In both security, select SSL always and choose the default values
Hotmail (Live)
Incoming Setting User Name :user@hotmail.com Password : Password of your Hotmaill Incoming mail server : pop3.live.com Mailbox Type : pop3 Security :ssl/tls Port :default
Outgoing Settings User Name :user@hotmail.com Password : Password of your Hotmaill Outgoing mail server : smtp.live.com Mailbox type : pop3 Security :start tls Port :default
Gmail
01Step - Enable IMAP in your Gmail account settings.
Incoming Setting User Name :user@gmail.com Password assword of your Gmail Incoming mail server :imap.gmail.com Mailbox Type :IMAP4 Security :ssl/tls Port :default
Outgoing Settings User Name :user@gmail.com Password assword of your Gmail Outgoing mail server :smtp.gmail.com Security :start tls Port :587
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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. =)
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MUGEN battery for SGS !! now available - delivery start mid july : 1700 mAH at US $ 46.95 /unit. Airmail to Msia is Free ( 10 -15 days ) - if you need faster delivery speedpost ( 2-5 days ) add another US $13.60
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1)create a AMAZON account. 2)get your fake details from: www.fakenamegenerator.com 3)once account is created, download the app onto your android 4)sign into the app and start downloading the daily free apps.
*Amazon does not check your IP, only checks the address you register with them. the site above will help you generate fake address,credit card,name,etc..everything you need.
3. I am often told Titanium Backup is one of the best backup/restore app for Android. What is the difference between the free and paid version ?
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Paid version : US$ 5.99 ( or above up to you as a donation ) Website : http://matrixrewriter.com/android/ Support is provided free of charge for all Titanium Backup users by Legendroid Community( a M'sian site started by forumer shahz )
Features of the Free version: No time limit Very fast app listing (~1 second for 300 apps) Sort apps by name / last backup / backup frequency Filter apps by name / type / status / Apps Organizer labels (also affects Batch operations) Backup/restore regular apps + their settings Backup/restore protected apps + their settings Backup/restore system settings (incl. Wi-Fi AP list) Restores the Market links when restoring apps Zero-click background batch backup Interactive batch restore Many batch scenarios (eg: if more than N days since last backup, etc) Zero-click app un-installer Zero-click system app un-installer Desktop widgets A single weekly or biweekly scheduled backup User-defined apps lists with filtering, coloring and scheduling support
Additional features of the PRO/Donate version:
Multiple backups per app (history length can be chosen) Zero-click background batch restore Encryption of your backups (asymmetric crypto: the passphrase is needed on restore only) Batch verification of all backups Ultra fast HyperShell (much faster for almost everything) Market Doctor can remake any broken Market links (only for apps that were backed up with the link in place) App freezer can disable an app (and make it invisible) without un-installing it Batch app freezing/defrosting Unlimited, independent scheduled backups (each of which can run 1 to 7 times a week) Dalvik cache cleaner can free up precious internal memory Integrate updated system apps directly into your ROM to free up even more internal memory Synchronize all (or some of) your backups to Dropbox Retrieve all your backups from Dropbox (in case of lost phone or SD card failure) Brand the app with your name
4. Which is a better backup solution : Nanddroid backup or Titanium Backup. Or is there any other backup apps better than these two ?
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First of all , Nandroid Backup is NOT an app. You will have an option of a FULL backup of your phone as it is condition at time of backup using a BACKUP choice in ClockworkMod recovery. Your backup here is often called a Nandroid backup . All your phone's data, apps, settings, roms, kernel etc is FULLY 100 % backup, Under this ClockworkMod recovery you will also have option to RESTORE 100 % the phone status <<<< Read post #4 on rom section to know more about recovery and Clockworkmod recovery>>>>
Titanium Backup is an APP which requires phone to be rooted. You can use TB to backup all your apps and its associated data. You ONLY can use TB in a working phone . You can restore anything from TB if your phone crashes and cannot be rebooted. TB does not backup your kernel/roms
Another popular backup app is MyBackupPro. This will backup all your apps and your personal data - call log, contact, sms, calendar etc etc. If your phone is rooted, it will also backup all data associated with the apps. Without root, it only bakup APK files only. Without root, during restore you will be prompted to accept manually one by one every app that you need restore. With root, the restore is automatically done
5. I cannot view the names of my Chinese songs in the music player - it all turns out gibberish
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if you have problems reading/viewing east asian titled Mp3s, ie your android is showing unrecognizable codes, you can these simple steps.
1) download and install a good mp3 tag editor. (i used mp3tag, its free! mp3tag download here : http://www.mp3tag.de/en/download.html 2) plug in your device to your pc using usb 3) open your mp3 tag editor and select the directory of your audio files. 4) batch select those east asian mp3s (or any mp3 you have problem reading with) 5) after the selection, go on to tools (at the top row) -> options -> tags -> mpeg -> select ID3v2.4 UTF-8 instead of UTF-16. 6) click on file -> save tag and you are done!
additional steps (not really necessary, follow if its still not working)
7) batch select those east asian mp3s 8) on the left, click on comment bar and type in < blank >
now you can view the mp3s without any problem on your audio player!
OR try use the player POWERAMP - is a paid app
6. How can I have mails push to me similar to Blackberry ?
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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).
8. When I click on samsung apps, it prompts an update. I clicked ok, it prompts another window for replacing app. I press ok again, and install. but it shows "Application not installed". How to solve this ?
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Solution by Soulquarianz : for those having samsung updates failure...
here some step u need to do
1) Launch Titanium BackupPro 2) Backup Samsung Una 2.0.9 3) Click Uninstall samsung una 2.0.9
then go back to that samsung apps ...and now u r good to open it without problem
9. I was told the SGS II gets hot when use . Is this true - how hot is it ?
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For new users and to be user - the SGS II operating temperatures is higher than most other Androids, simply because it is dual core and its thinness transmit heat easily. Some users like to use the word " hot" - I'd said is warmer than normal. The word hot connotes a feeling of uneasiness and a possible burning effect on your skin, which it will not. Most users I believe will use some sort of casing or backcover - these will reduce the effect
If you have been using single core Androids 1 GHZ models before - you will not experienced the " hotness" as a serious concern, I'd say generally is about 2-3 degree centigrade more. Those who are coming over from say Blackberries and Symbian will feel the difference more obviously
Use an app to monitor battery temperatures - batterylife widget is a good free app. It shows you the temperature and voltage and is quite a well designed widget
These are guides to operating temperatures ( degree centigrade ) basing solely on my usage :
Idle not in use : 28 - 31 Browsing : 32-35 Gaming : 35 - 40 WiFi hotspot : 35 - 45 GPS : 35 -45
With prolong continuous usage over several hours it could hit 50 but I'd think such usage should be minimal unless you are one freaking gamer I read the phone has gone to extreme testing till 70 degree and still performs well ( will post back the link on this if I can find it again )
There are many ways you can reduce the temperature if you are uncomfortable:
1. Use SetCPU : Scale down CPU speed - do you really need 1.2 GHz power ?? most stuffs works well within 800-1000 Mhz 2. Use SetCPU - set profiles under different conditions
Undervolt core voltage - using Tegrak Overclock Ultimate
Read Page 1 FAQ post#3 Q16 on battery issues where I have detailed this point - will not repeat here . These will also save battery usage
Interested to know how other users experience and feelings on this issue :
10. How to import my contacts vcf files into the phone ?
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Import Contacts is an application to help you import your contacts directly to your Android device without the need to upload them to Google first. Contacts (vCard “.vcf” files) are imported from your SD card directly in to the phones contact list. It is free software, available under the GPLv3.
for those intent to upgrading to 2.3.4..hold your breath coz based on xda forum it was stated couple of times in diff thread that XXKG1 is a test firmware not final...
but who cares...i have flash mine with VR 2.0 ! hehehe
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Oh, and I don't know what voodoo Chainfire was doing to his drivers, but Galaxy On Fire 2 now is glitch free - at least around the part I was playing. And with MSAA 4x (which comes free without any performance impact thanks to our Mali graphics), it looks like nothing the iPhone 4 could pull.
And trust me, I FINISHED the game on the i4 and it didn't look half as good as on the SGS2.
I wish to post this again here as I have been receiving too many PM from new users these past few days asking me about rooting and flashing. I have post this in page 1 post #4 but seems most new users all want instant mee answers and just do not care to read the page 1 :
MY TIPs on Flashing and Rooting : 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 not 2. Some will auto root for you while 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 ONLY - 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. Flashing this rom will AUTO ROOT your phone and a ClockworkMod recovery installed at same time
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
REMINDER AGAIN : NEW users - PLEASE read page 1 - spent some time - I have put in much effort to complie FAQ n Tech issue matters ; Most of your answers are most probably there . This thread is growing so fast , I have even problem maintaining it . It grows so fast because of repeated questions and new users just too " lazy " to read page 1
This post has been edited by benny888: Jul 9 2011, 09:38 PM
I was in Johor Baru City Square yesterday. Maxis has a booth promoting the phone and its packages. talk to several promoters - generally response is poor and getting the phone on the spot is easy Maybe all Johoreans ( including me ) prefer just go Spore to buy and the amount of type of accessories in Spore is just amazing. Johor Baru cannot even find one decent shop selling good accessories - all are mainly chap piau
Everyone in KL screaming to buy IPAD 2 - I went to Machines - no issue of buying on spot too
This post has been edited by benny888: Jul 9 2011, 09:43 PM
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From: Sri Kembangan, Putrajaya, K.Terengganu, Butterworth
QUOTE(benny888 @ Jul 9 2011, 02:03 PM)
Why don;t you list it here
Anyway - just look at the file names - is obvious : the one you see with word phone or modem - PHONE, CSC = CSC, main file - PDA . The other file is probably the pit file ??
List here so I can verify fro you
I already recognize csc and modem but other 2 file have no indication whether pda or else.i cannot post the file name here since i dowbliad frm my work station.but i can confirm all tar files not pit. FYI i download the rom (xwkf1 touchwiz) from sammfirmware.there is guideline but didnt help much.
I already recognize csc and modem but other 2 file have no indication whether pda or else.i cannot post the file name here since i dowbliad frm my work station.but i can confirm all tar files not pit. FYI i download the rom (xwkf1 touchwiz) from sammfirmware.there is guideline but didnt help much.
The other 2 tar files is a PDA file and a kernel file. Since you cannot list it her I cannot help you to identify which is which
Added on July 9, 2011, 9:53 pm
QUOTE(cjxs @ Jul 9 2011, 09:47 PM)
Just got my sgs2 from senq KK. Uncle Benny pls add me to user list thanks.
Congrats - you are now the 322 user I have recorded
This post has been edited by benny888: Jul 9 2011, 09:53 PM
Great phone with v8 now.never regret buying it.i just install whatsapps.looks like no exit button for this app.only way for me to stop it is using TB & freeze it.anyone know how to exit?
Great phone with v8 now.never regret buying it.i just install whatsapps.looks like no exit button for this app.only way for me to stop it is using TB & freeze it.anyone know how to exit?
y u want to exit? if u think it will drain a lot of battery then ur wrong but if u want stop receive message then do the way u mentioned
and get a umbrella and a football from lucky draw.
first impression, the phone is so thin and light, couldn't really feel it in pocket and feels like it can easily break into 2 pieces, lol and opening the rear cover can be a nightmare...
also facing 2 times suddenly screen turn black and need to power on again on the way back to home, but the battery is not really empty, now charging 8hr and hope that will not happen again.
and a question, where can check our phone born country? i found made in china for the battery, but the phone itself only wrote "made by samsung" well who don't know it's not made by htc =.=" even the box didn't write anything...
and get a umbrella and a football from lucky draw.
first impression, the phone is so thin and light, couldn't really feel it in pocket and feels like it can easily break into 2 pieces, lol and opening the rear cover can be a nightmare...
also facing 2 times suddenly screen turn black and need to power on again on the way back to home, but the battery is not really empty, now charging 8hr and hope that will not happen again.
and a question, where can check our phone born country? i found made in china for the battery, but the phone itself only wrote "made by samsung" well who don't know it's not made by htc =.=" even the box didn't write anything...
Hi Bro Im planning to get SGS2 too from SenQ next week.. because In Sandakan Sen Heng still have no stock. SO what is the free gift you got?
sgs2 + rm2099 plusone membership + rm12 member discount - rm50 Purchase with purchase kingston 16g class 4 sdcard & Jabra BT2045 bluetooth + RM99 Bought 2 one pay full and the other one 6 mth installment + RM0 (can opt for 12 mths but charge RM25)
and get 2 umbrella and 2 footbal. lucky draw forms
The salesperson said KK only got 6 units but i already bought 2 units . 4 units already reserved for other buyers.
uncle benny, sori for asking but is there any stock for the sgs2 in bp?
and also off topic, im also looking for ipad 2 so is there any stock in bp?
SGS II - No idea at all . iPad2 I am pretty sure you cannot find - their HQ is Ascentouch, Johor Baru and I think they can get for you once you place order
anyone knows how we can contact samsung dive admin? can't seem to change birthdate. its registered wrongly and it seems bdate is very important -- used if one forgets username or password.
and i've yet to try function like remote wipe, etc... but if it works, its better than htc! not sure if the htc functions now fully work. last i read, can only ring phone.
with s.dive, i have tried track and it works.
Added on July 9, 2011, 11:05 pm
QUOTE(Andy89 @ Jul 9 2011, 11:02 PM)
every new phone need to charged 8 hr??? i didnt charge my SGS2 for 8 hr, i just charge to 100% then i stop, any effect?
last few pages in v7 says no need. new battery dun need to do this....
This post has been edited by mydragoon: Jul 9 2011, 11:05 PM
I have installed Monopoly classic in my previous HTC Desire and it run perfectly. However I install it in Galaxy S2, it force close, Anything I need to adjust?
Interesting, in 2.3.4, if you turn on bluetooth while there are active bluetooth devices present, a notification pops up to tell you about it, and provide you with a very handy link to bluetooth preferences.
Going to try my luck @ Maxis KLCC tomorrow for SGS2, hopefully got stock
KLCC Maxis need to put waiting list... not accept walk in ~~~ The waiting list, this Tuesday I went to collect my phone.. The waiting list got so many pages....
hai can someone guide me, i wan update firmware using ordin n i already download it from samfirmware.com. when i extract the file that i download i got 4 file exclude odin n at samfirmware the guide said that if i wan flash 3 file at a time i hv to select re-partition. so should i select it or just flash 1 file at a time just to be save?
second question is should i flash the .pit file also? as i alredy read the xda forum said i should not touch it. So how? sorry if my question is noob new adroid user here .
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QUOTE(JohnDoe86 @ Jul 10 2011, 12:25 AM)
hai can someone guide me, i wan update firmware using ordin n i already download it from samfirmware.com. when i extract the file that i download i got 4 file exclude odin n at samfirmware the guide said that if i wan flash 3 file at a time i hv to select re-partition. so should i select it or just flash 1 file at a time just to be save?
second question is should i flash the .pit file also? as i alredy read the xda forum said i should not touch it. So how? sorry if my question is noob new adroid user here .
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Even if you are about to die, just don't touch with pit if you want your phone to be okay.
Is it possible to download apps to an android device (specifically the Galaxy S 2) without having a wifi connection present, or a decent internet signal from my carrier? I have a computer thats connected to the internet wia a lan cable, no wifi involved. So can i download apps to my computer, then send them to my phone via a usb lead or bluetooth?
Even if you are about to die, just don't touch with pit if you want your phone to be okay.
owh ok so no need touch/ flash it... ok note that, hurmm but then wat is the purpose of the file? n why samfirmware.com attach the pit file if we shouldn't use it.
VillainRom 2.0 link from their official site is damn slow T_T.. 2hrs left.. do u guys know where do they share up multiupload links for latest villainrom, cuz on their site they asked for no mirrors cuz they want to track all the download but its damn slow T__T
VillainRom 2.0 link from their official site is damn slow T_T.. 2hrs left.. do u guys know where do they share up multiupload links for latest villainrom, cuz on their site they asked for no mirrors cuz they want to track all the download but its damn slow T__T
use thunder to dl my current dl speed is 107kbps. jz nw dl till half fren ask dota, den cancel it. 10 mins ago juz restarted dl
hopefully 2moro can jump ship from litening to villain without any problem
use thunder to dl my current dl speed is 107kbps. jz nw dl till half fren ask dota, den cancel it. 10 mins ago juz restarted dl
hopefully 2moro can jump ship from litening to villain without any problem
im not sure either its streamyx fakap routing or the server .. my current download speed is max 80KBps only.. it varies from 60-120 but average is 80 now.. using IDM.. thx for ur advice.. they really dun have multiupload links ey for VR2.0?
im not sure either its streamyx fakap routing or the server .. my current download speed is max 80KBps only.. it varies from 60-120 but average is 80 now.. using IDM.. thx for ur advice.. they really dun have multiupload links ey for VR2.0?
streamyx is damm screw up ..... Last time no UNIFI , my line is consider fast .... Now , ever since there is UNIFI in my area , i can nvr go over 50kps during the day
Sifus, I have been unable to instal apps like paypal and bump. Am I the only one? Is the app unavailable in malaysia? Not compatible with sgs2? Thanks.
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QUOTE(pluginbaby @ Jul 10 2011, 12:50 AM)
VillainRom 2.0 link from their official site is damn slow T_T.. 2hrs left.. do u guys know where do they share up multiupload links for latest villainrom, cuz on their site they asked for no mirrors cuz they want to track all the download but its damn slow T__T
Hi bro. I am uploading now. Once ready, i will place it on my siggy for you ya!
Added on July 10, 2011, 1:47 am
QUOTE(ChrisWeiYuan @ Jul 10 2011, 01:29 AM)
to all sifus... want to ask..superoneclick root is better or cf-root better?
CF root easier in my opinion. But, after testing both, I feel that both are alike and not much difference.
QUOTE(vkyip @ Jul 10 2011, 01:35 AM)
Sifus, I have been unable to instal apps like paypal and bump. Am I the only one? Is the app unavailable in malaysia? Not compatible with sgs2? Thanks.
Paypal is fine. Just tested. Change using Market Enable app (I selected T-Mo) and downloaded it. Login and no problem at all. Malaysia's market not yet I guess.
This post has been edited by nicregi: Jul 10 2011, 01:47 AM
betahulu1 Karlbum.....so how now?Today's saturday....have you got your sgs2 from senQ KB Mall?I've just been there,and being told that only 2 sets did actually came into stock, and only 2 person paid full payment as deposit,ONE of them is YOU!Lucky you.I'm waiting cry.gif for the second batch to come.......maybe in a week or more cry.gif !
got my sgs2 at around 1 o'clock had to wait for the salesperson to finish selling an uncle a galaxy tab... i almost fell asleep ....
however as usual senq opens ur box for u... so didnt have the feel of unboxing and then i checked using *#0*# cant find the yellowish tint or my eye not that sharp la.... then i check for camera pinkish tint.. VERY visible.... i try to bodek the salesperson to let me see the other set and check whether that one also have pinkish tint issue or not.. he wont let me says its already reserved for other ppl ..... sooo strict... but box they open first can .. blerghhhh
i asked him so how... he say can exchange for another set but most probably will have to wait for 1 more week to get a new one... i was warghhhhhhhhhh and cannot change with other set already in the store.. as it is already RESERVED ... then i asked can i bring my baby home first ... he says can but plz come back in 1-2 days if still want to exchange.
i have just upgraded the camera firmware to SCEF02 and the pinkish tint is less noticeable, i think i'm going to keep and not exchange, because it is not everyday that i want to take picture of an A4 paper or the white table in Senq or white wall... i can live with it la.... because even without upgrading when i try to shoot the tvs on the wall of the senq automatically pink tint less visible...
so uncle benny can u add me to the list of not so lucky sgs2 user
off topic: i wonder how much a second hand omnia is nowadays ??
got my sgs2 at around 1 o'clock had to wait for the salesperson to finish selling an uncle a galaxy tab... i almost fell asleep ....
however as usual senq opens ur box for u... so didnt have the feel of unboxing and then i checked using *#0*# cant find the yellowish tint or my eye not that sharp la.... then i check for camera pinkish tint.. VERY visible.... i try to bodek the salesperson to let me see the other set and check whether that one also have pinkish tint issue or not.. he wont let me says its already reserved for other ppl ..... sooo strict... but box they open first can .. blerghhhh
i asked him so how... he say can exchange for another set but most probably will have to wait for 1 more week to get a new one... i was warghhhhhhhhhh and cannot change with other set already in the store.. as it is already RESERVED ... then i asked can i bring my baby home first ... he says can but plz come back in 1-2 days if still want to exchange.
i have just upgraded the camera firmware to SCEF02 and the pinkish tint is less noticeable, i think i'm going to keep and not exchange, because it is not everyday that i want to take picture of an A4 paper or the white table in Senq or white wall... i can live with it la.... because even without upgrading when i try to shoot the tvs on the wall of the senq automatically pink tint less visible...
so uncle benny can u add me to the list of not so lucky sgs2 user off topic: i wonder how much a second hand omnia is nowadays ??
Grats bro .... Sorry 2 hear about your pinkish camera but I'm sure it will b solve someday in the near future
got my sgs2 at around 1 o'clock had to wait for the salesperson to finish selling an uncle a galaxy tab... i almost fell asleep ....
however as usual senq opens ur box for u... so didnt have the feel of unboxing and then i checked using *#0*# cant find the yellowish tint or my eye not that sharp la.... then i check for camera pinkish tint.. VERY visible.... i try to bodek the salesperson to let me see the other set and check whether that one also have pinkish tint issue or not.. he wont let me says its already reserved for other ppl ..... sooo strict... but box they open first can .. blerghhhh
i asked him so how... he say can exchange for another set but most probably will have to wait for 1 more week to get a new one... i was warghhhhhhhhhh and cannot change with other set already in the store.. as it is already RESERVED ... then i asked can i bring my baby home first ... he says can but plz come back in 1-2 days if still want to exchange.
i have just upgraded the camera firmware to SCEF02 and the pinkish tint is less noticeable, i think i'm going to keep and not exchange, because it is not everyday that i want to take picture of an A4 paper or the white table in Senq or white wall... i can live with it la.... because even without upgrading when i try to shoot the tvs on the wall of the senq automatically pink tint less visible...
so uncle benny can u add me to the list of not so lucky sgs2 user off topic: i wonder how much a second hand omnia is nowadays ??
damn u bought from SenQ KBMall? Got meh? I'm in KB too, currently on holiday. I guess I'll be buying the AP set from the mobile section.
Grats bro .... Sorry 2 hear about your pinkish camera but I'm sure it will b solve someday in the near future
off topic : which version of omnia ? 1 ? 2 ? Hd ?
QUOTE(LuffyPSP @ Jul 10 2011, 03:27 AM)
damn u bought from SenQ KBMall? Got meh? I'm in KB too, currently on holiday. I guess I'll be buying the AP set from the mobile section.
QUOTE(rayzy22 @ Jul 10 2011, 03:28 AM)
I think his omnia same as mine...SGH-I900
yep omnia 1 sgh-i900 i think i still remember rayz from the days of the omnia official thread
luffy: senq kbmall is currently only for those who paid deposit last week, no ready stock for walk in, only next week they'll bring in ready stock..., quick get one la hehehehe
KLCC Maxis need to put waiting list... not accept walk in ~~~ The waiting list, this Tuesday I went to collect my phone.. The waiting list got so many pages....
Oh no, seriously thought of getting the phone this morning, going there at 9.00am
I have 2 sgs2 syncing into one laptop. Plug in mine Kies recogised as GT-I9100. But i don dare to plug in my wife sgs2 into Kies as I afraid it will recognised as my phone i.e. GT-I9100. Then all my info and her info will mess up . Anybody got any advice?
Google but only said change device name under bluetooth setting.
Got it!!! Right click mouse on device name in Kies, then type in new name ! This is the fun part being a 1st time android user. Explore, explore and explore.
This post has been edited by cjxs: Jul 10 2011, 06:29 AM
Even if you are about to die, just don't touch with pit if you want your phone to be okay.
Bro you are giving wrong advise and is totally wrong. care to explain your point before i say mine Understanding PIT file is important - just simply ignoring it is infact dangerous The horror stories some read is simply because users do not understand and use the wrong PIT assuming is same for all firmware in different regions - these happen to frequent rom flashers who just ignore PIT
This post has been edited by benny888: Jul 10 2011, 08:53 AM
Class 10 card might be fast in transferring files but it suffers in Random Read/Write speed which actually affects the daily performance and speed of phone...
Some Class 4 cards has better Random read and write speed than a Class10.....hence, you might want to be clear what you priority is...
VillainRom 2.0 link from their official site is damn slow T_T.. 2hrs left.. do u guys know where do they share up multiupload links for latest villainrom, cuz on their site they asked for no mirrors cuz they want to track all the download but its damn slow T__T
Took me less than 30 mins on my even " lousy " Streamyx line
For those who are planning to buy Microsd card...I advise you to read the thread in XDA forum. Link below. Class 10 Microsd Card? Class 10 card might be fast in transferring files but it suffers in Random Read/Write speed which actually affects the daily performance and speed of phone...
Some Class 4 cards has better Random read and write speed than a Class10.....hence, you might want to be clear what you priority is...
Just my 2 cents...
As I've been saying since V6... But really, go for class 6s
Oh and I take back what I said earlier about the touchscreen fix. I dunno if it's working, but it seems to.
And loss of the ability to draw a rectangle with 4 fingers is nothing compared to being able to have a more sensitive touchscreen.
As I've been saying since V6... But really, go for class 6s
Oh and I take back what I said earlier about the touchscreen fix. I dunno if it's working, but it seems to.
And loss of the ability to draw a rectangle with 4 fingers is nothing compared to being able to have a more sensitive touchscreen.
the app top black parts can be used to test the sensitivity, can i know in which app do you need to draw a rectangle? so far the only prob i had was when playing starfront:collision, sometimes when i wanna click a building, my units go where i clicked instead other than that i enjoy being able to modify my equalizer bars easily and not need to move abit which makes the bar jump and ruin the settings , noticed this problem some time ago.
This post has been edited by destEX: Jul 10 2011, 10:42 AM
the app top black parts can be used to test the sensitivity, can i know in which app do you need to draw a rectangle? so far the only prob i had was when playing starfront:collision, sometimes when i wanna click a building, my units go where i clicked instead other than that i enjoy being able to modify my equalizer bars easily and not need to move abit which makes the bar jump and ruin the settings , noticed this problem some time ago.
Ah so THAT'S why setting sliders was such a PITA. I thought there was something wrong with the way android made UI elements for sliders.
Anyway, LIKE I SAID, loss of drawing 4 fingered rectangles will not be missed. BUT, with the threshold removed, the screen will be a TAAAAAD more jumpy - like you experienced in Starfront.
I'm enjoying it nonetheless and hopefully Chainfire bakes this into the CWM kernel someday.
Took me less than 30 mins on my even " lousy " Streamyx line
just pressed continue to resume back my download last night.. lucky it was speedy now.. villain rom cant be obtained other from their own site is it? got any lobang2?
i'm having some trouble here..before this i'm using litening rom 1.5..but this morning i'm trying to flash my rom to tk rom..
so basically i just entered the cwm (power off and hold button up + menu + power button)..then flash the rom..
when i reboot back my phone..it shows some binary animation..its already almost 30 minutes now..so i assume i may have done this wrongly..
so what should i do??
Did you clear cache partition ? And at Advanced - clear Dalvik Cache . These must be done before flashing nay new rom. Clear data/factory reset is optional but highly recommende if you are moving between different developer roms
So now, switch off phone - press power down hard. Take battery out. Wait few seconds. Put battery back. Repeat process - go to recovery mode and try again
I post again my TIPS from page 1 post#4:
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 post has been edited by benny888: Jul 10 2011, 11:03 AM
Bro, its version 1.0.0, suprisingly i installed same version few weeks ago but the frame rate isn't good, yesterday i reinstall after updated to Villain rom 2.0, now the frame rate is very smooth
1. Please post your questions here. I have been receiving too many PM. I always answer all my PM but sometimes I am busy, not online and could not response immediate . Infact 99.9999 % of the PM to me is 99 % of the time, answers are already in page 1
2. Posting your questions here, will have a faster answer as there are too many seasoned and experienced users here who could answer your questions
3. PLEASE do at least the following before asking any questions. Sometimes questions not answered are repeated questions that had been asked umpteen times and answered umpteen times. As this thread is still new, you could try search answers first at version 6 or 7 Learn to use " Search Topic" at bottom of the webpage , example " where to buy micro SD card?" , " how to root?", how to backup" etc etc - and you will see all postings related to these Last but not least , please checkup Page 1 FAQ, FAQ2, Roms sections for any similar questions first. That is main reason why these postings at page 1 are done - for your convenience
This morning in just 2 hours , I recieved 7 PM and 5 personal emails asking me same/ similar type questions :
1. Why I cannot see choose zip file in recovery; why only 4 choices but yours so many others ? 2. Do I have to wipe to install new rom 3. What is Odin - where to find it 4. Wy my battery overnight drain 80% - how to have better battery life 5. Where to buy this phone 6. How do i know or test to see whether faked or original ? 7. What is kernel ? What i bootloader 8. Can I use SGS rom on this phone . One even ask can I use HTC Sense rom on this phone ? 9. What is latest rom , where to find latest, how to download ?
ETC ETC ETC
This post has been edited by benny888: Jul 10 2011, 11:26 AM
1. Please post your questions here. I have been receiving too many PM. I always answer all my PM but sometimes I am busy, not online and could not response immediate . Infact 99.9999 % of the PM to me is 99 % of the time, answers are already in page 1
2. Posting your questions here, will have a faster answer as there are too many seasoned and experienced users here who could answer your questions
3. PLEASE do at least the following before asking any questions. Sometimes questions not answered are repeated questions that had been asked umpteen times and answered umpteen times. As this thread is still new, you could try search answers first at version 6 or 7 Learn to use " Search Topic" at bottom of the webpage , example " where to buy micro SD card?" , " how to root?", how to backup" etc etc - and you will see all postings related to these Last but not least , please checkup Page 1 FAQ, FAQ2, Roms sections for any similar questions first. That is main reason why these postings at page 1 are done - for your convenience
In other words: FOR THE LOVE OF GOD ONLY ASK QUESTIONS THAT IS NOT ON THE FRONT PAGE PEOPLE.
Phew. Seriously, the late-X/Y generation needs to learn how to read.
This post has been edited by Eiraku: Jul 10 2011, 11:23 AM
Did you clear cache partition ? And at Advanced - clear Dalvik Cache . These must be done before flashing nay new rom. Clear data/factory reset is optional but highly recommende if you are moving between different developer roms
So now, switch off phone - press power down hard. Take battery out. Wait few seconds. Put battery back. Repeat process - go to recovery mode and try again
I post again my TIPS from page 1 post#4:
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
Fuhhh..finally..thanks for your help, its okay now.. Actually I did clean cache partition and clear dalvik cache..the one that i miss is clear data factory..simply because i dont want to wipe my saved games in this phone..but its okay, its better than having unusable phone rite.
Bro, its version 1.0.0, suprisingly i installed same version few weeks ago but the frame rate isn't good, yesterday i reinstall after updated to Villain rom 2.0, now the frame rate is very smooth
yea lor, the framerate isnt good, i think it's fixed because of 2.3.4, i read that they fixed galaxy on fire's graphic glitches too...ahh i wan litening rom faster 2.3.4 plz >.<
This post has been edited by destEX: Jul 10 2011, 11:47 AM
Ah so THAT'S why setting sliders was such a PITA. I thought there was something wrong with the way android made UI elements for sliders.
Anyway, LIKE I SAID, loss of drawing 4 fingered rectangles will not be missed. BUT, with the threshold removed, the screen will be a TAAAAAD more jumpy - like you experienced in Starfront.
I'm enjoying it nonetheless and hopefully Chainfire bakes this into the CWM kernel someday.
Is there any other loss of functionality or inconveniences after applying the touchscreen fix?
Is there any other loss of functionality or inconveniences after applying the touchscreen fix?
nope, the screen just got more sensitive, we use an app to change the initial sensitivity delay, there's a big default button so you can always go back to the original settings if you find any problem, it's that simple
nope, the screen just got more sensitive, we use an app to change the initial sensitivity delay, there's a big default button so you can always go back to the original settings if you find any problem, it's that simple
Villain 2.0 is ooookay. Nothing much besides the goodies that 2.3.4 stock brings + a laggy stock browser lol. But I use Xscope anyway so no biggie.
Just installed OpenTyrian (huraaaah!), now for some Baldur's Gate action.
Oh and just dropped my SGS2 from the height of a cupboard top onto a tile floor. FACE FIRST...
The "loose" Ultra Capsule and it's subtle lid prolly saved it from most of the damage, but the battery cover got loose in the process ( ) and my SD card gegar a bit = unmounted.
So I turned the thing off, popped the SD card out and in again, re-closed the battery cover and rebooted. The SGS2 chugged along like nothing ever happened lol. Maybe Samsung DID make this thing tough after all.
This post has been edited by Eiraku: Jul 10 2011, 12:55 PM
anyone can suggest a good and nice picture viewer to replace the gallery app? and yes, i saw recommended apps in first page. searched each of them and no pic viewer
If you are getting "Application not installed" when installing Google map 5.7, here's what you need to do:
1. In Titanium Backup, select Maps and make a backup. 2. Select Maps and wipe data, then uninstall. 3. Select Street View and wipe data, then uninstall 4. Download map5.7ownhere-signed.apk from here: http://www.filesonic.com/file/1389928264/m...wnhere-sign.apk 5. Copy the file to /system/app using root explorer (or any "root" explorer) 6. Mount system as R/W 7. Install Google Maps 5.x ownhere-signed.apk 5. If you wish to reinstall streetview, download it from here: http://www.freewarelovers.com/android/app/street-view (doesn't work in Msia, as you should know)
One "bug" I noticed google nav has is that it automatically sets the system volume to MAX, but it wouldn't turn it back down to default volume when it quits
anyone can suggest a good and nice picture viewer to replace the gallery app? and yes, i saw recommended apps in first page. searched each of them and no pic viewer
Villain 2.0 is ooookay. Nothing much besides the goodies that 2.3.4 stock brings + a laggy stock browser lol. But I use Xscope anyway so no biggie.
Just installed OpenTyrian (huraaaah!), now for some Baldur's Gate action.
Oh and just dropped my SGS2 from the height of a cupboard top onto a tile floor. FACE FIRST...
The "loose" Ultra Capsule and it's subtle lid prolly saved it from most of the damage, but the battery cover got loose in the process ( ) and my SD card gegar a bit = unmounted.
So I turned the thing off, popped the SD card out and in again, re-closed the battery cover and rebooted. The SGS2 chugged along like nothing ever happened lol. Maybe Samsung DID make this thing tough after all.
the plastic backcover's "legs" all still there? none of them broke? screen still solid? cupboard height, can gimme estimate? wow this shit is really tough
QUOTE(Lineage @ Jul 10 2011, 12:50 PM)
Just flash Litening rom..
1 thing I want to ask..how can I change the transition of it? Just dont like animation of it..
animation? you mean touchwiz? u install other launchers then customize all u want
QUOTE(benny888 @ Jul 10 2011, 01:00 PM)
Try quickpic
thanks! saw the screenshots, like what i see, will try it out
This post has been edited by destEX: Jul 10 2011, 01:03 PM
the plastic backcover's "legs" all still there? none of them broke? screen still solid? cupboard height, can gimme estimate? wow this shit is really tough animation? you mean touchwiz? u install other launchers then customize all u want thanks! saw the screenshots, like what i see, will try it out
Not the UI..is the "movement".. example: 1. when i unlock the device.. 2. when the keyboard show up..
If you are getting "Application not installed" when installing Google map 5.7, here's what you need to do:
1. In Titanium Backup, select Maps and make a backup. 2. Select Maps and wipe data, then uninstall. 3. Select Street View and wipe data, then uninstall 4. Download map5.7ownhere-signed.apk from here: http://www.filesonic.com/file/1389928264/m...wnhere-sign.apk 5. Copy the file to /system/app using root explorer (or any "root" explorer) 6. Mount system as R/W 7. Install Google Maps 5.x ownhere-signed.apk 5. If you wish to reinstall streetview, download it from here: http://www.freewarelovers.com/android/app/street-view (doesn't work in Msia, as you should know)
One "bug" I noticed google nav has is that it automatically sets the system volume to MAX, but it wouldn't turn it back down to default volume when it quits
the plastic backcover's "legs" all still there? none of them broke? screen still solid? cupboard height, can gimme estimate? wow this shit is really tough
Legs all seem to still be there - the battery cover is still as hard as crap to open really. Screen - yep solid.
Try the height of the top of a normal wooden door straight to a hard tile floor, face first.
I heard the "smack" and thought she was a goner edi. Thankfully, the SGP case was there - though the shock was bad enoughlar if my SD card and battery cover all can become a tad loose.
If it was my old iPhone 4, I really think at least one side would be cracked edi - especially considering its weight. Now we know why Samsung made this thing:
a) So freaking light. b) Out of a whole lot of plastic.
This post has been edited by Eiraku: Jul 10 2011, 01:16 PM
yep omnia 1 sgh-i900 i think i still remember rayz from the days of the omnia official thread
luffy: senq kbmall is currently only for those who paid deposit last week, no ready stock for walk in, only next week they'll bring in ready stock..., quick get one la hehehehe
haha nice2. they bring many stocks or not eh?
Not sure to get ASAP or when I'm going for UTM for my 3rd year on September. Kinda crazy for this phone so much cuz i saw korean drama Lie To Me using it all the time but still am not using much while at home cuz got ps3 with me. Will go check out at senQ though, see if that can change my mind haha~~
Added on July 10, 2011, 1:18 pm
QUOTE(AlamakLor @ Jul 10 2011, 12:57 PM)
[GUIDE] How to get Google Map 5.7 (nav) to work
If you are getting "Application not installed" when installing Google map 5.7, here's what you need to do:
1. In Titanium Backup, select Maps and make a backup. 2. Select Maps and wipe data, then uninstall. 3. Select Street View and wipe data, then uninstall 4. Download map5.7ownhere-signed.apk from here: http://www.filesonic.com/file/1389928264/m...wnhere-sign.apk 5. Copy the file to /system/app using root explorer (or any "root" explorer) 6. Mount system as R/W 7. Install Google Maps 5.x ownhere-signed.apk 5. If you wish to reinstall streetview, download it from here: http://www.freewarelovers.com/android/app/street-view (doesn't work in Msia, as you should know)
One "bug" I noticed google nav has is that it automatically sets the system volume to MAX, but it wouldn't turn it back down to default volume when it quits
i see ownhere's mod has been updated. thanks although i'm a desire user here! still using the 5.5.
This post has been edited by LuffyPSP: Jul 10 2011, 01:18 PM
This was on page 1 FAQ long long time ago. Anyway I will replace it later as these is more detail
Hi Uncle Benny, plz dun remove the current guide on enabling Google Maps Navigation in page 1... that is the alternative method in case AlamokLor's method fails... Can you add both guide in page 1?
Legs all seem to still be there - the battery cover is still as hard as crap to open really. Screen - yep solid.
Try the height of the top of a normal wooden door straight to a hard tile floor, face first.
I heard the "smack" and thought she was a goner edi. Thankfully, the SGP case was there - though the shock was bad enoughlar if my SD card and battery cover all can become a tad loose.
If it was my old iPhone 4, I really think at least one side would be cracked edi - especially considering its weight. Now we know why Samsung made this thing:
a) So freaking light. b) Out of a whole lot of plastic.
agree! we all know e=mgh and we all know f=mg and we know impulse force = mv/t there's m in all of them heck, my friend's iphone4 dropped from car seat height to tar road also his screen in pieces ad
samsung made it out of high quality plastic, if it's my old nokia n96, drop from that height i bet all the legs would have broken
This post has been edited by destEX: Jul 10 2011, 01:40 PM
anyone can suggest a good and nice picture viewer to replace the gallery app? and yes, i saw recommended apps in first page. searched each of them and no pic viewer
Try Quickpic
Edit:Oops...uncle Benny replied already...he is sooo fast
This post has been edited by erymanthus: Jul 10 2011, 01:44 PM
What would I be missing if I just use the S2 as it is? As an "oldie" on the wrong side of 50 I prefer not to get muddled in the complexity of ROM/baseband/kernel. But everybody here seems to be flashing left and right so I just wonder if the original Samsung ROM s good enough to use. What's the main advantage of changing the original ROM?
ive downloaded the stock firmware XWKF1 from samfirmware.com but it doesnt contain any .PIT file. will it affect anything if i dont have it while reflash to stock ROM?
and if i flash it with all 3 files together 1 time which is as listed below,
i have to check the re-partition box right? will this process affects my data and apps? I have done back up but just to clarify things up before doing anything.
What would I be missing if I just use the S2 as it is? As an "oldie" on the wrong side of 50 I prefer not to get muddled in the complexity of ROM/baseband/kernel. But everybody here seems to be flashing left and right so I just wonder if the original Samsung ROM s good enough to use. What's the main advantage of changing the original ROM?
its the most powerful smartphone so why would it have anything wrong with the original rom?
unless you're using lower droid phones, you dont have to worry with SGS2. but using the stock 2.3.4 instead of Touchwiz would be the fastest. and the custom rom will have mods/tweaks as time goes. so you'll have more features than the original. but having a SGS2, you are not missing anything. those that dont have are missing the SGS2!
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QUOTE(reijikageyama @ Jul 10 2011, 02:29 PM)
that's exactly what i did will try and see.. Thanks!
edit: downloaded and renamed it as .apk but still couldn't install
WHat I mean is that the guide asked us to use ownhere resign right? THat doesnt work for me. I use ownhere and works perfectly. If you have try that out...hmm...got to think of another way.
*if you wondering about the link, you can check the link on my siggy*
WHat I mean is that the guide asked us to use ownhere resign right? THat doesnt work for me. I use ownhere and works perfectly. If you have try that out...hmm...got to think of another way.
*if you wondering about the link, you can check the link on my siggy*
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QUOTE(reijikageyama @ Jul 10 2011, 02:51 PM)
Thanks! it's now there wheeeeeeeeeee I just copied the image
There you go. Gratz bro!
QUOTE(pluginbaby @ Jul 10 2011, 02:51 PM)
does it reduce the browser lag?
If you are talking about VR, VR always has those stock browser lag. Using Dolphin HD and seems....great. Not much of a problem. Gonna try Xscope later today...
Bro you are giving wrong advise and is totally wrong. care to explain your point before i say mine Understanding PIT file is important - just simply ignoring it is infact dangerous The horror stories some read is simply because users do not understand and use the wrong PIT assuming is same for all firmware in different regions - these happen to frequent rom flashers who just ignore PIT
so uncle benny should i flash the pit file also ?, coz the samfirmware.com attach the file so i assume that i hv to flash the file. right now i alrdy flash the firmware without the pit file.
What would I be missing if I just use the S2 as it is? As an "oldie" on the wrong side of 50 I prefer not to get muddled in the complexity of ROM/baseband/kernel. But everybody here seems to be flashing left and right so I just wonder if the original Samsung ROM s good enough to use. What's the main advantage of changing the original ROM?
I am , I think even older than you-lah. Age is never a barrier to learn new stuffs. There is nothing complicate/messy with rooting, flashing etc. As long as one can read English , knows how to follow instructions ( even without understanding why one need to do it ) - it is not difficult. You don't need a degree to do such stuffs. Of course if one understand the steps, troubleshooting is easier than just shooting in the dark
There is nothing wrong with the Samsung Rom , many users still uses the phone without root at all. Many users don't even know there is alternative roms or there are ways to mod the phone. Why than do users mod/flash their phones with alternative roms ?
Roms supplied as OEM by manufacturer is what I'd say a " safe" rom. It is cater for the masses who just want a phone that they can use out of the box. However the phone has built in potential to make it a better and more efficient performer. Rom cooks tinker with the system files - removing bloatware, changing preset values, changing the kernel . It is analogous to a guy buying a RM 50000 Proton and modify/convert it to outrun a higher specs , more expensive car.
In fact if you do not wish to flash a rom, you can always replace some of the supplied/built in apps with better 3rd party alternatives - there are free and paid apps available. One common complain is the User Interface Touch Wiz which is now ver4. Though it has improved over previous versions, many users are still unhappy as they feel is not so fast/slick/smooth as HTC Sense or Apple iOS. This UI alternatives , you now have close to 10 types of alternatives launcher and a few of it is indeed very good. I never like TouchWiz and I replace it with other launcher - this type of change do not require you to change rom to do it Another good example is the default browser - I never use it too as I find alternative FREE ones can even do a much better job and with more features - eg Dolphin HD, XScope, Miren, Opera. Default E Mail - I replace it with another free app K9-Mail which I'd say is hundred X better than the supplied email So we need not flash cook roms to improve the phone
so uncle benny should i flash the pit file also ?, coz the samfirmware.com attach the file so i assume that i hv to flash the file. right now i alrdy flash the firmware without the pit file.
I was waiting for the user to respond to me before I reply. He was making a generalized statement which is misleading. ANyway here is my understanding . First and foremost I am not an expert in such stuffs - this is based on my experience flashing the first Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab and present Galaxy S II.
PIT stands for PARTITION INFORMATION TABLE. The pit file basically tells Odin how to divide the partitions (for formating) and also where certain components ( PDA, PHONE, CSC ) to go when flashing them individually. PIT understanding is very crucial when you wish to flash roms from samfirmware.com , one place I always discourage new users from attempting as it is a trap to bricking a phone if you do not understand what you are doing
Cooked roms take cares of PIT ; you rarely see cooked roms asking you to choose PIT during flash thro Odin. Most cook roms, the developer has built in his rom the PIT instructions
For example, in the samfirmware.com Galaxy S site, you can even see different types of PIT listed and a warning that you choose the right PIT file. In its SGS II site, If you look at samfirmware.com - there is a default PIT file you can download at the top box just above the list of firmwares for different regions. If you download any of these official roms, you will see some roms comes with a PIT file and some does not. You asked a very good question, why is the PIT included if is of no use ? My advise is simply this : If you see a PIT included in your rom, choose it during flashing as most probably the PIT is a changed version from default. You can only use this PIT to flash with the rom that comes with it. You cannot take this PIT and used it to flash another rom - this will brick your phone. When you use a wrong PIT - you have 2 possible scenarios : - failed flash and phone cannot boot - flash OK but the whole internal SD is formatted and cannot be detected at all by phone ( my experience with the Tab)
If the rom downloaded does not supplied a PIT file - than you just flash it without it or you choose the default PIT
As the PIT name implies, using PIT basically repartition /reformat your whole internal SD - once you select PIT, you will see repartition is auto selected. All your data in the internal SD will be wipe clean
You can choose NOT to select the PIT during flashing if you wish to have your internal SD intact. I cannot say whether you will have a successful flash. If is successful it just means your present rom PIT is similar to the rom you have downloaded. If is unsuccessful, just flash it again and select PIT
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QUOTE(benny888 @ Jul 10 2011, 03:44 PM)
I was waiting for the user to respond to me before I reply. He was making a generalized statement which is misleading. ANyway here is my understanding . First and foremost I am not an expert in such stuffs - this is based on my experience flashing the first Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab and present Galaxy S II.
PIT stands for PARTITION INFORMATION TABLE. The pit file basically tells Odin how to divide the partitions (for formating) and also where certain components ( PDA, PHONE, CSC ) to go when flashing them individually. PIT understanding is very crucial when you wish to flash roms from samfirmware.com , one place I always discourage new users from attempting as it is a trap to bricking a phone if you do not understand what you are doing
Cooked roms take cares of PIT ; you rarely see cooked roms asking you to choose PIT during flash thro Odin. Most cook roms, the developer has built in his rom the PIT instructions
For example, in the samfirmware.com Galaxy S site, you can even see different types of PIT listed and a warning that you choose the right PIT file. In its SGS II site, If you look at samfirmware.com - there is a default PIT file you can download at the top box just above the list of firmwares for different regions. If you download any of these official roms, you will see some roms comes with a PIT file and some does not. You asked a very good question, why is the PIT included if is of no use ? My advise is simply this : If you see a PIT included in your rom, choose it during flashing as most probably the PIT is a changed version from default. You can only use this PIT to flash with the rom that comes with it. You cannot take this PIT and used it to flash another rom - this will brick your phone. When you use a wrong PIT - you have 2 possible scenarios : - failed flash and phone cannot boot - flash OK but the whole internal SD is formatted and cannot be detected at all by phone ( my experience with the Tab)
If the rom downloaded does not supplied a PIT file - than you just flash it without it or you choose the default PIT
As the PIT name implies, using PIT basically repartition /reformat your whole internal SD - once you select PIT, you will see repartition is auto selected. All your data in the internal SD will be wipe clean
You can choose NOT to select the PIT during flashing if you wish to have your internal SD intact. I cannot say whether you will have a successful flash. If is successful it just means your present rom PIT is similar to the rom you have downloaded. If is unsuccessful, just flash it again and select PIT
benny i understand why the users asking u as they are not sure especially like me got the first android, noob
i have read the faq 2-3 times yet still worries a lot
ppl then to avoid risk and such, i believe u can open a business here,to root and flash rom for ppl u will be surprise how many will come look for u ....haha
btw i didn't root as don't want take risk and void warranty
benny i understand why the users asking u as they are not sure especially like me got the first android, noob
i have read the faq 2-3 times yet still worries a lot
ppl then to avoid risk and such, i believe u can open a business here,to root and flash rom for ppl u will be surprise how many will come look for u ....haha
btw i didn't root as don't want take risk and void warranty
yea i don't mind paying uncle benny 50bucks for rooting my phone haha.
i think theres a bug in 2.3.4 that i cant sort/arrange the apps...i arrange everything manually and trim to 5 pages but after reboot its goes back to same old stuff 9 page and the back to respective page....so some page got empty space/icon....
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QUOTE(soulquarianz @ Jul 10 2011, 03:57 PM)
i think theres a bug in 2.3.4 that i cant sort/arrange the apps...i arrange everything manually and trim to 5 pages but after reboot its goes back to same old stuff 9 page and the back to respective page....so some page got empty space/icon....
Bro what launcher you are using? I am using GO EX and after reinstall it still the same. My problem is I set shortcut and widgets then at certain time, those widgets will be missing. LIke a screen can have max 16, some time check and noticed only got 8 or 10. The rest hilang. Restart and at times those icons will be back. if not gone for good. Pek check sial.
If like this I am going to ADW or LauncherPro again...Yesterday I reinstall back those browser, shortcuts like nearly 10 times le!
benny i understand why the users asking u as they are not sure especially like me got the first android, noob
i have read the faq 2-3 times yet still worries a lot
ppl then to avoid risk and such, i believe u can open a business here,to root and flash rom for ppl u will be surprise how many will come look for u ....haha
btw i didn't root as don't want take risk and void warranty
Yes I understand. I am also a noob just like anybody when I started to learn about root/flashing etc. My difference with some other users is I have an interest and passion and I do a lot of googling/research myself. Forum XDA was just like my another home !!! Another difference I am not the K-K type - I always dare to try new stuffs even though is still alpha stage
What irritates me is that many new users never bother to even read page 1 and PM me questions showing very obviously they don't even know a page 1 exists. I, and I believe many users here appreciate all questions if the user has done some initial research or to quote one forumer " self educate" himself first. This is the purpose of an official thread where the TS try to help by posting useful info in the first few pages for easy reference.
I being the TS is not a professional writer nor an expert. If after reading the page 1, any stuff a new user is not clear - asking questions to clarify is always welcome. All the posts in Page 1, I frequently update it when I find users misunderstand or there are better answers. I get many PM about the different roms because I tested most of them - but the problem is obviously many new users did not even bother reading up the roms and ask me questions like - which is best rom ?? Is rom ABC better than DEF ?? What is Odin, where to download ? Do I need to wipe cache - don't wipe, can or not ? , what is kernel ? what is recovery, what is download mode etc , what is latest rom etc
And I just found out Android does not support Off-Alarm. Switching from Symbian to Android... Kind of disappointed that such feature is not present.
And Google has no plans to implement it.
coz smartphone no need to be off during you asleep..honestly, i'm also from Symbian to android...first time user..but never off my phone ever...only when my phone is dead...even now using sgs2, eveytime i saw my battery drop to 50%, i will charge it..
Bro what launcher you are using? I am using GO EX and after reinstall it still the same. My problem is I set shortcut and widgets then at certain time, those widgets will be missing. LIke a screen can have max 16, some time check and noticed only got 8 or 10. The rest hilang. Restart and at times those icons will be back. if not gone for good. Pek check sial.
If like this I am going to ADW or LauncherPro again...Yesterday I reinstall back those browser, shortcuts like nearly 10 times le!
using the stock touchwiz....anyway its a confirm bugs coz many ppl experience same thing...not just us u can check xda...
anyway live with it until final 2.3.4 is rls...coz the current 2.3.4 is a test firmware not final...thats why its buggy...
I was waiting for the user to respond to me before I reply. He was making a generalized statement which is misleading. ANyway here is my understanding . First and foremost I am not an expert in such stuffs - this is based on my experience flashing the first Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab and present Galaxy S II.
PIT stands for PARTITION INFORMATION TABLE. The pit file basically tells Odin how to divide the partitions (for formating) and also where certain components ( PDA, PHONE, CSC ) to go when flashing them individually. PIT understanding is very crucial when you wish to flash roms from samfirmware.com , one place I always discourage new users from attempting as it is a trap to bricking a phone if you do not understand what you are doing
Cooked roms take cares of PIT ; you rarely see cooked roms asking you to choose PIT during flash thro Odin. Most cook roms, the developer has built in his rom the PIT instructions
For example, in the samfirmware.com Galaxy S site, you can even see different types of PIT listed and a warning that you choose the right PIT file. In its SGS II site, If you look at samfirmware.com - there is a default PIT file you can download at the top box just above the list of firmwares for different regions. If you download any of these official roms, you will see some roms comes with a PIT file and some does not. You asked a very good question, why is the PIT included if is of no use ? My advise is simply this : If you see a PIT included in your rom, choose it during flashing as most probably the PIT is a changed version from default. You can only use this PIT to flash with the rom that comes with it. You cannot take this PIT and used it to flash another rom - this will brick your phone. When you use a wrong PIT - you have 2 possible scenarios : - failed flash and phone cannot boot - flash OK but the whole internal SD is formatted and cannot be detected at all by phone ( my experience with the Tab)
If the rom downloaded does not supplied a PIT file - than you just flash it without it or you choose the default PIT
As the PIT name implies, using PIT basically repartition /reformat your whole internal SD - once you select PIT, you will see repartition is auto selected. All your data in the internal SD will be wipe clean
You can choose NOT to select the PIT during flashing if you wish to have your internal SD intact. I cannot say whether you will have a successful flash. If is successful it just means your present rom PIT is similar to the rom you have downloaded. If is unsuccessful, just flash it again and select PIT
okay, so let say i have the one without .PIT supplied, no .PIT to select. now should i uncheck re-partition or should i check it?
If you check repartition - your internal sd ( all of it the full 16 GB) will be repartition /formatted and all your apps/ data gone. You select repartition if you wish to start with a clean internal SD card. You need a PIT file to do this unless is already builtin the PDA file
Rom files ( depending on the rom developer or the source ) are usually 2 types. After you have extract the zip file :
1. One TAR file : No need select PIT as is builtin - flash it as PDA 2. Minimum 3 separate files : Recommended to select PIT but again sometimes the rom developer will advise not necessary
there is no one fast rule - that's why I always say please read the rom features that you wish to flash
This post has been edited by benny888: Jul 10 2011, 04:33 PM
Yes I understand. I am also a noob just like anybody when I started to learn about root/flashing etc. My difference with some other users is I have an interest and passion and I do a lot of googling/research myself. Forum XDA was just like my another home !!! Another difference I am not the K-K type - I always dare to try new stuffs even though is still alpha stage
What irritates me is that many new users never bother to even read page 1 and PM me questions showing very obviously they don't even know a page 1 exists. I, and I believe many users here appreciate all questions if the user has done some initial research or to quote one forumer " self educate" himself first. This is the purpose of an official thread where the TS try to help by posting useful info in the first few pages for easy reference.
I being the TS is not a professional writer nor an expert. If after reading the page 1, any stuff a new user is not clear - asking questions to clarify is always welcome. All the posts in Page 1, I frequently update it when I find users misunderstand or there are better answers. I get many PM about the different roms because I tested most of them - but the problem is obviously many new users did not even bother reading up the roms and ask me questions like - which is best rom ?? Is rom ABC better than DEF ?? What is Odin, where to download ? Do I need to wipe cache - don't wipe, can or not ? , what is kernel ? what is recovery, what is download mode etc , what is latest rom etc
Well we are appreciate that you spend your valuable time setting up page 1. It is very good. Is good that you become from noob to sifu...haha Though I didn't root the phone(just got it 2-3 days) but i found it interesting as can see it can be vary a lot.
The reason some don't understand because there are some ppl are not knowledge with the phone especially changing ROm. I believe for iphone when jail break there are some many question coming out.
XDA forum is kinda techie for some ppl and need say that some explanation they give I also not sure. well, i think they need to be pointed to a more step by step way, and something like a usermanual haha. they like to be spoonfeed rather finding it themselves.
Hi Sifus, Need some help..Is there a way to flash CSC ( GT-I9100-MULTI-CSC-OLBKE5.tar.md5) through CWM?I've extracted the CSC from samfirmware for our region..apparently Odin doesn't work on my Parallels for MAC,and i'm outstation now...if not have to wait then..thanks.
[quote=benny888,Jul 10 2011, 04:34 PM] PLEASE read page 1 post # 4 before asking, PLEASE !
And read my comments at post # 189 above
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benny i suggest u put a REMARK (NEWBIE READ PAGE 1) in the Topic Description there....
then hopefully they will go there and read the instruction instead of asking again and again...not that we dont want to help but they are kinda lazy to search nor read...
i think theres a bug in 2.3.4 that i cant sort/arrange the apps...i arrange everything manually and trim to 5 pages but after reboot its goes back to same old stuff 9 page and the back to respective page....so some page got empty space/icon....
I am on stock firmware 2.3.4, rooted with chain fire. but i didnt face this problem.
the hand is faster than the brain could think, that's why they type faster than they are able to understand things in this topic
[quote=soulquarianz,Jul 10 2011, 04:43 PM]
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benny i suggest u put a REMARK (NEWBIE READ PAGE 1) in the Topic Description there....
then hopefully they will go there and read the instruction instead of asking again and again...not that we dont want to help but they are kinda lazy to search nor read...
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+1 highly recommended to this ... or "new owners plz read page 1"
This post has been edited by karlbum: Jul 10 2011, 04:52 PM
If you check repartition - your internal sd ( all of it the full 16 GB) will be repartition /formatted and all your apps/ data gone. You select repartition if you wish to start with a clean internal SD card. You need a PIT file to do this unless is already builtin the PDA file
Rom files ( depending on the rom developer or the source ) are usually 2 types. After you have extract the zip file :
1. One TAR file : No need select PIT as is builtin - flash it as PDA 2. Minimum 3 separate files : Recommended to select PIT but again sometimes the rom developer will advise not necessary
there is no one fast rule - that's why I always say please read the rom features that you wish to flash
Im refering to the stock firmware. lets say if i were to reflash back to stock firmware from lite'ning, and ive gotten the stock from samfirmware, which they separated into 3 files which is CODE CSC and MODEM, if this is the case, you recommend to select PIT right?
means i will go through total wipe which i dont really mind as back up has been done. I just still dont understand the PIT part.
[quote=shazzmania,Jul 10 2011, 04:58 PM] Im refering to the stock firmware. lets say if i were to reflash back to stock firmware from lite'ning, and ive gotten the stock from samfirmware, which they separated into 3 files which is CODE CSC and MODEM, if this is the case, you recommend to select PIT right?
means i will go through total wipe which i dont really mind as back up has been done. I just still dont understand the PIT part.
[/quot Yes as we dont know pit in the cook rom how compatible. u can try without pit worse case fail flash cannot reboot. then go recovery try again
widget locker quite buggy for SGS2 the home button always unlocks the screen no matter what and also custom sliders as well, looks nice but needs fixing
Hi Sifus, Need some help..Is there a way to flash CSC ( GT-I9100-MULTI-CSC-OLBKE5.tar.md5) through CWM?I've extracted the CSC from samfirmware for our region..apparently Odin doesn't work on my Parallels for MAC,and i'm outstation now...if not have to wait then..thanks.
Only odin i use my windows 7 on my imac to flash. make sure the windows netframework instslled plus phone usb drivers parallel only interface should not affect windows operation on the mac
widget locker quite buggy for SGS2 the home button always unlocks the screen no matter what and also custom sliders as well, looks nice but needs fixing
Plus it likes to FC. Sticking with the less customizable, yet still functional Executive Assistant lock screen for now. No FCs yet.
+1 On the READ FIRST PAGE YA N00BS disclaimer on the thread.
widget locker quite buggy for SGS2 the home button always unlocks the screen no matter what and also custom sliders as well, looks nice but needs fixing
widget locker quite buggy for SGS2 the home button always unlocks the screen no matter what and also custom sliders as well, looks nice but needs fixing
That because you set home button wrongly. same initially when started using it. if cannot lock is useless no purpose do go thro all steps again as is user unfriendly.
That because you set home button wrongly. same initially when started using it. if cannot lock is useless no purpose do go thro all steps again as is user unfriendly.
I'm using a Galaxy S2 and the Home button unlocks WidgetLocker
The Samsung Galaxy S2 behaves different than other devices. I'm looking into a better fix for the Home button on this device, but in the mean time as a work around you can: Enable Settings > Advanced > HomeHelper: HomeHelper Component HomeHelper Block Home Then hit Select System Home > WL HomeHelper
I was waiting for the user to respond to me before I reply. He was making a generalized statement which is misleading. ANyway here is my understanding . First and foremost I am not an expert in such stuffs - this is based on my experience flashing the first Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab and present Galaxy S II.
PIT stands for PARTITION INFORMATION TABLE. The pit file basically tells Odin how to divide the partitions (for formating) and also where certain components ( PDA, PHONE, CSC ) to go when flashing them individually. PIT understanding is very crucial when you wish to flash roms from samfirmware.com , one place I always discourage new users from attempting as it is a trap to bricking a phone if you do not understand what you are doing
Cooked roms take cares of PIT ; you rarely see cooked roms asking you to choose PIT during flash thro Odin. Most cook roms, the developer has built in his rom the PIT instructions
For example, in the samfirmware.com Galaxy S site, you can even see different types of PIT listed and a warning that you choose the right PIT file. In its SGS II site, If you look at samfirmware.com - there is a default PIT file you can download at the top box just above the list of firmwares for different regions. If you download any of these official roms, you will see some roms comes with a PIT file and some does not. You asked a very good question, why is the PIT included if is of no use ? My advise is simply this : If you see a PIT included in your rom, choose it during flashing as most probably the PIT is a changed version from default. You can only use this PIT to flash with the rom that comes with it. You cannot take this PIT and used it to flash another rom - this will brick your phone. When you use a wrong PIT - you have 2 possible scenarios : - failed flash and phone cannot boot - flash OK but the whole internal SD is formatted and cannot be detected at all by phone ( my experience with the Tab)
If the rom downloaded does not supplied a PIT file - than you just flash it without it or you choose the default PIT
As the PIT name implies, using PIT basically repartition /reformat your whole internal SD - once you select PIT, you will see repartition is auto selected. All your data in the internal SD will be wipe clean
You can choose NOT to select the PIT during flashing if you wish to have your internal SD intact. I cannot say whether you will have a successful flash. If is successful it just means your present rom PIT is similar to the rom you have downloaded. If is unsuccessful, just flash it again and select PIT
There you go. Gratz bro! If you are talking about VR, VR always has those stock browser lag. Using Dolphin HD and seems....great. Not much of a problem. Gonna try Xscope later today...
Thanks for your help gonna try Xscope too
QUOTE(Eiraku @ Jul 10 2011, 05:19 PM)
Plus it likes to FC. Sticking with the less customizable, yet still functional Executive Assistant lock screen for now. No FCs yet.
+1 On the READ FIRST PAGE YA N00BS disclaimer on the thread.
My widgetlocker has never had a FC in the 3 or 4 days i've used it though
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QUOTE(ohmlawx @ Jul 10 2011, 04:47 PM)
I am on stock firmware 2.3.4, rooted with chain fire. but i didnt face this problem.
You are lucky. I am on go ex and having the same problem. My shortcuts always go missing. Was so pissed that i thought of going back to ADW and try it out.
Currently installed ROM Manager in my SGS II.. but whenever I try to "Backup Current ROM"..it reboot and go in Recovery mode to backup..but it failed..
I would like to know is there any step I need to do first in order to use it to backup?
What I wanted to do is Nanddroid backup..
Please guide me on this..if I do it the wrong way..
Only odin i use my windows 7 on my imac to flash. make sure the windows netframework instslled plus phone usb drivers parallel only interface should not affect windows operation on the mac
As always,thanks for your prompt reply..btw,are u using Parallel as well on your MAc or bootcamp?from what I read bootcamp has no problems.. Rgds
Really? That's the best reply you can come up with?
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QUOTE(Lineage @ Jul 10 2011, 06:20 PM)
Currently installed ROM Manager in my SGS II.. but whenever I try to "Backup Current ROM"..it reboot and go in Recovery mode to backup..but it failed..
I would like to know is there any step I need to do first in order to use it to backup?
What I wanted to do is Nanddroid backup..
Please guide me on this..if I do it the wrong way..
Got try straight go to Recovery and do backup manually? RM has some bugs here and there.
Currently installed ROM Manager in my SGS II.. but whenever I try to "Backup Current ROM"..it reboot and go in Recovery mode to backup..but it failed..
I would like to know is there any step I need to do first in order to use it to backup?
What I wanted to do is Nanddroid backup..
Please guide me on this..if I do it the wrong way..
ROM Manager is not compatible with SGS II> Why don't you just install Chainfire Recovery CF4 which is a more powerful Recovery solution. If Rom Manager is good I would have recommend it in Page 1
Added on July 10, 2011, 6:29 pm
QUOTE(Bus Driver @ Jul 10 2011, 06:21 PM)
As always,thanks for your prompt reply..btw,are u using Parallel as well on your MAc or bootcamp?from what I read bootcamp has no problems.. Rgds
I use VMWare Fusion 3.1 - previously was on Parallel. While on Parallel, I flash my Windows Mobile 6, 6.1, 6.5 gadgets and the earlier Androids 1.6, 2.1 and 2.2. These interface should not affect as it acts as a bridge only between Windows OS and MacOSX
This post has been edited by benny888: Jul 10 2011, 06:31 PM
uncle benny, my s2 using XWKF1 and what is the next upgrade for my phone..
hope you can help.
Any above KF1 - that is KF2, KF3, KF4 . These 2 days Android 2.3.4 already released - so you can also try those based on KG1
If you are a new user - enjoy your phone with existing rom. If it meets all your requirements do not even consider upgrading. And the saying is always true : New is not necessary better than old Only guys like some of us who always want the latest firmware continually chase the newer versions - becoming to like a drug addiction syndrome
why i've been reading all 12 pages of SGS2 thread? new sgs2 users didnt even bother and yet i read it....lolz i really think need to get this ASAP.
Because you are a User, not just a Buyer. Now go get your SGS2 and come join us!
@UncleBenny: RAS, boss. ROM Acquisition Syndrome.
But really, this "thing" that we're cooking, flashing, modding, adjusting, comparing --> isn't it more "Firmware" then "ROM"?.
I guess it came from those old WinMo days where ROMs ACTUALLY meant ROMs - stored in a saparate part of the internal memory, not accessible EXCEPT by flashing.
This post has been edited by Eiraku: Jul 10 2011, 07:00 PM
Try CrystalDiskMark on the PC + card reader = for Random Read and Write speed? If it's as good as those numbers, I gotta get one myself in 32GB flavour.
Right now holding on to next pay for a Sandisk 4.
This post has been edited by Eiraku: Jul 10 2011, 07:03 PM
Try CrystalDiskMark on the PC + card reader = for Random Read and Write speed? If it's as good as those numbers, I gotta get one myself in 32GB flavour.
Because you are a User, not just a Buyer. Now go get your SGS2 and come join us!
@UncleBenny: RAS, boss. ROM Acquisition Syndrome.
But really, this "thing" that we're cooking, flashing, modding, adjusting, comparing --> isn't it more "Firmware" then "ROM"?.
I guess it came from those old WinMo days where ROMs ACTUALLY meant ROMs - stored in a saparate part of the internal memory, not accessible EXCEPT by flashing.
ROM Manager is not compatible with SGS II> Why don't you just install Chainfire Recovery CF4 which is a more powerful Recovery solution. If Rom Manager is good I would have recommend it in Page 1
Added on July 10, 2011, 6:29 pm
I use VMWare Fusion 3.1 - previously was on Parallel. While on Parallel, I flash my Windows Mobile 6, 6.1, 6.5 gadgets and the earlier Androids 1.6, 2.1 and 2.2. These interface should not affect as it acts as a bridge only between Windows OS and MacOSX
the phone is recognized by Odin when it's not in download mode..the ID:COM indicated COM 3...but when i put the phone in download mode it gets disconnected..i've already installed the drivers and also netframework...any other ideas?
i was kinda confuse with ur statement at 1st but manage to guess it right.
anyway, any suggestion for bluetooth headset?
Bluetooth headsets is up to u personally in terms of preferences of design , functions and most importantly , budget . . . . Go for brands like Jabra , Jawbone , Plantronics if u have the budget .
Bluetooth headsets is up to u personally in terms of preferences of design , functions and most importantly , budget . . . . Go for brands like Jabra , Jawbone , Plantronics if u have the budget .
try looking at jabra easy go. i am planning to get that one. currently using jabra bt3030 since i use it for music. easygo is when i need to talk. bt3030 no good got talking since it use 2 earphone, and its very loud; hence good for music~~
Any above KF1 - that is KF2, KF3, KF4 . These 2 days Android 2.3.4 already released - so you can also try those based on KG1
If you are a new user - enjoy your phone with existing rom. If it meets all your requirements do not even consider upgrading. And the saying is always true : New is not necessary better than old Only guys like some of us who always want the latest firmware continually chase the newer versions - becoming to like a drug addiction syndrome
omg! i had replace the stock weather widget with the other widget. and i really dont like the new widget, its suck! please anybody where i can get back my stock wheather widget. help me
This post has been edited by xcorex69: Jul 10 2011, 07:40 PM
Sifus, is there any other way to set into driving mode other than to press settings | Voice input and output | text to speech | driving mode ???? The only widget has 3 buttons, is there a single widget??
[SOLVED] Search for car mode and galaxy s2 in the app market and there is a widget to set to car mode.
This post has been edited by vkyip: Jul 10 2011, 10:57 PM
wah all si fu here so geng T T i 2molo got work try lepak go puchong find sen-q see got sgs2 or not haha but i wan to ask USB OTG u all got use? buy or modify own?
i was kinda confuse with ur statement at 1st but manage to guess it right.
anyway, any suggestion for bluetooth headset?
wahhhh you got yourself a SGS II ?? niceeeee ... jabra make good headsets but can be pricey .. i'm using plantronics with bluetooth 2.1 .. forgot which model .. so far so good
ROM Manager is not compatible with SGS II> Why don't you just install Chainfire Recovery CF4 which is a more powerful Recovery solution. If Rom Manager is good I would have recommend it in Page 1
Added on July 10, 2011, 6:29 pm
I use VMWare Fusion 3.1 - previously was on Parallel. While on Parallel, I flash my Windows Mobile 6, 6.1, 6.5 gadgets and the earlier Androids 1.6, 2.1 and 2.2. These interface should not affect as it acts as a bridge only between Windows OS and MacOSX
Chainfire Recovery CF4 = ClockworkMod Recovery Sorry for asking this as I really confuse about this.. And I knew that Litening ROM come with ClockworkMod Recovery right? So now If I want to do backup, just boot in Recovery mode and select backup?
QUOTE(hihihehe @ Jul 10 2011, 07:16 PM)
looks like my sandisk class 4 not that bad compare with urs... been using it for a year since SGS
wow..seems your class 4 is better than my Transcend Class 6..which is lousy Never believe Transcend product..no matter what product they have
Chainfire Recovery CF4 = ClockworkMod Recovery Sorry for asking this as I really confuse about this.. And I knew that Litening ROM come with ClockworkMod Recovery right? So now If I want to do backup, just boot in Recovery mode and select backup? wow..seems your class 4 is better than my Transcend Class 6..which is lousy Never believe Transcend product..no matter what product they have
Since you are on litening rom clockworkmod recovery already installed. This is already the best solution for you to flash rom, backup restore functions. You already hsve the best why bother use 3rd party incompatible solution you confuse yourself as despite my pm telling you litening comes with cf4 and is stated in his features description. I suppose you did not read it well enough even sfter i highlighted. Read his features and you will see how he progesses from cf3 to cf4
This post has been edited by benny888: Jul 10 2011, 08:48 PM
omg! i had replace the stock weather widget with the other widget. and i really dont like the new widget, its suck! please anybody where i can get back my stock wheather widget. help me
There seems to be multiple ways to root the device... According to the first page.... Wad the differences actually..? And which is the best way to do it..?
Click on and hold the widget you want to remove, wait til it turns into edit mode (you'll know), drag and drop into the trash can. Now just add the original weather widget back. simple
wah all si fu here so geng T T i 2molo got work try lepak go puchong find sen-q see got sgs2 or not haha but i wan to ask USB OTG u all got use? buy or modify own?
definitely love the usb otg feature on the SGS II .. using a generic cable ... not good with soldering so don't dare to DIY
There seems to be multiple ways to root the device... According to the first page.... Wad the differences actually..? And which is the best way to do it..?
Thanks in advance
Did you see my highlight Easier way use supercurio? Is there another english word replacing easier? Maybe i should write easiest and best way i also say in my tips too please refer psge 1 post#4 on my tips highlighted in red
This post has been edited by benny888: Jul 10 2011, 09:00 PM
Well guess what guys, in my quest of endless tinkering, I discovered that the SGS2's USB-OTG WORKS WITH 1.8' EXTERNAL HDDs, even without external power.
Seems that it works with the Samsung S1 (figures) - though the disk will HAVE to be reformatted in FAT32, unless you do the NTFS hack I mentioned a while back (it's in front page).
I wonder if it will work with the Transcend StoreJet 18M, because that will be RAD.
This post has been edited by Eiraku: Jul 10 2011, 08:57 PM
If you want root only easiest best way supercurio if you want root n recovery sametime chainfire cf4 if you jyst want root n future unroot ease superoneclick all these if bother to read further the link posted answer already there
Since you are on litening rom clockworkmod recovery already installed. This is already the best solution for you to flash rom, backup restore functions. You already hsve the best why bother use 3rd party incompatible solution you confuse yourself as despite my pm telling you litening comes with cf4 and is stated in his features description. I suppose you did not read it well enough even sfter i highlighted. Read his features and you will see how he progesses from cf3 to cf4
Ok..understand..just to make sure
This post has been edited by Lineage: Jul 10 2011, 09:04 PM
hi guys..how to use GPS in galaxy 2 ?.Do i need to install GPS app ? where can I get the GPS apps ...thanks ps : just bought S2 this morning ..I love it ..very fast ..
i'm looking for papago gps application too....could anyone pls advice....thanks
Click on and hold the widget you want to remove, wait til it turns into edit mode (you'll know), drag and drop into the trash can. Now just add the original weather widget back. simple
i know that. i mean my stock widget was replaced by other widget. so its not like stock widget, its totally suck. so where i can get wy stock widget??
hi guys..how to use GPS in galaxy 2 ?.Do i need to install GPS app ? where can I get the GPS apps ...thanks ps : just bought S2 this morning ..I love it ..very fast ..
hi, u can try download "GPS Test" from Market with this apps u are able to see how many satellite your S2 hooked up. if u wish to try GPS with map, perhaps u can try Google Maps with GPS turn on. if u need better navigation GPS Maps u can try papagoX5.. but the filesize is around 800MB i think u need to download overnight already .
Added on July 10, 2011, 10:31 pmBenny please add me to S2 List too
This post has been edited by iceicecutie: Jul 10 2011, 10:31 PM
Interesting, in 2.3.4, if you turn on bluetooth while there are active bluetooth devices present, a notification pops up to tell you about it, and provide you with a very handy link to bluetooth preferences.
Very nice. Wasn't there before, that's for sure.
2.3.4?? this is not official version from sammy, right?
Added on July 10, 2011, 10:48 pm
QUOTE(Eiraku @ Jul 10 2011, 11:22 AM)
In other words: FOR THE LOVE OF GOD ONLY ASK QUESTIONS THAT IS NOT ON THE FRONT PAGE PEOPLE.
Phew. Seriously, the late-X/Y generation needs to learn how to read.
everything is multimedia/ video... where got ppl write and read anymore...
plus, even the spelling is different now -- no thanks to text messaging.
This post has been edited by mydragoon: Jul 10 2011, 10:48 PM
I am on stock firmware 2.3.4, rooted with chain fire. but i didnt face this problem.
what kernal are you using XXKG1 or old kernal from CF Root XXKF2? coz the moment you flash XXKG1 u loose your CWM. its there but when u boot its not there. can u check again
QUOTE(nicregi @ Jul 10 2011, 06:09 PM)
You are lucky. I am on go ex and having the same problem. My shortcuts always go missing. Was so pissed that i thought of going back to ADW and try it out.
What would I be missing if I just use the S2 as it is? As an "oldie" on the wrong side of 50 I prefer not to get muddled in the complexity of ROM/baseband/kernel. But everybody here seems to be flashing left and right so I just wonder if the original Samsung ROM s good enough to use. What's the main advantage of changing the original ROM?
having used for almost a week... i think the original rom is good! initially i wanted to root and modify so the home page is page #4 coz i din wanna swipe 6 times to get from page 1 to page 7. but just found out i can hold and slide to move from one page to another... so, i'm ok with that.
will share more later. so far... i like touchwiz (ya, i surprised myself too). having said that... generally ppl say htc sense is even better... if i'm already happy with touchwiz, i wonder what abt sense!
Added on July 10, 2011, 10:52 pm
QUOTE(yolk @ Jul 10 2011, 08:22 PM)
wahhhh you got yourself a SGS II ?? niceeeee ... jabra make good headsets but can be pricey .. i'm using plantronics with bluetooth 2.1 .. forgot which model .. so far so good
eh, i tot plantronics is even more expensive than jabra?
Added on July 10, 2011, 10:53 pm
QUOTE(Eiraku @ Jul 10 2011, 10:50 PM)
Bocor version. Works well enough for me really. And no FCs in contacts here - maybe because I deleted SocialHub completely already. Why cannot? I BOUGHT Backstab HD from there - but selected Nexus S lar.
bocor version? cool... meaning it will be officially released soon -- or at least a sign that sammy is working on it. i was expecting them to skip 2.3.4 and just go straight for ice-cream sandwich.
This post has been edited by mydragoon: Jul 10 2011, 10:53 PM
having used for almost a week... i think the original rom is good! initially i wanted to root and modify so the home page is page #4 coz i din wanna swipe 6 times to get from page 1 to page 7. but just found out i can hold and slide to move from one page to another... so, i'm ok with that.
will share more later. so far... i like touchwiz (ya, i surprised myself too). having said that... generally ppl say htc sense is even better... if i'm already happy with touchwiz, i wonder what abt sense!
Don't worry, you're not missing much. Sense is... *looks around for CelcomAxiata*... a bit SENSEless.
It eats up memory like god knows what, and slows down your system. IMHO unless you're British, you really don't need a weather widget so huge that everything else fades to obscurity.
Don't worry, you're not missing much. Sense is... *looks around for CelcomAxiata*... a bit SENSEless.
It eats up memory like god knows what, and slows down your system. IMHO unless you're British, you really don't need a weather widget so huge that everything else fades to obscurity.
lol...
speaking of weather widget... i just dun get it. nice to have for first few days... but after that, who really cares? i can just look out the window...
btw, i think this thread is going waaaaaAAAaay too fast. pity benny -- trying to keep up... but benny's doing an excellent job!!!
This post has been edited by mydragoon: Jul 10 2011, 11:10 PM
The best part about Touchwiz is... loose integration. Means, if you did not like some of the widgets, apps, live wallpaper or even the launcher, just remove it and it did not break the phone.
Don't worry, you're not missing much. Sense is... *looks around for CelcomAxiata*... a bit SENSEless.
It eats up memory like god knows what, and slows down your system. IMHO unless you're British, you really don't need a weather widget so huge that everything else fades to obscurity.
speaking of weather widget... i just dun get it. nice to have for first few days... but after that, who really cares? i can just look out the window...
Its very useful actually, even for temperate country. Because they need to check the next day or weekly weather to know what outfit to wear
Don't worry, you're not missing much. Sense is... *looks around for CelcomAxiata*... a bit SENSEless.
It eats up memory like god knows what, and slows down your system. IMHO unless you're British, you really don't need a weather widget so huge that everything else fades to obscurity.
LOL, yea la, the weather and clock dam kau big! makes the screen looks small only.
just downloaded and tested the "gps test" app i only had 1 or 2 sats, and even that also very weak signal and if i touched the phone, suddenly lost sat lock.. im in my room on the 2nd floor. so dunno if it should be affected so terribly.. havent tried testing the app under clear sky
do u guys think it may be a hardware defect or something with my gps?
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QUOTE(zumapuma @ Jul 10 2011, 11:13 PM)
just downloaded and tested the "gps test" app i only had 1 or 2 sats, and even that also very weak signal and if i touched the phone, suddenly lost sat lock.. im in my room on the 2nd floor. so dunno if it should be affected so terribly.. havent tried testing the app under clear sky
do u guys think it may be a hardware defect or something with my gps?
Just to ask ... I am using WidgetLocker. So far no problems with it after nearing a day tinkering with it to get it to function / look the way I want. I don't really understand what seems to be the problems that some of the folks here mentioned. Care to elaborate so that I could avoid doing something which I am going to be unhappy about ?
Just to share ... in case anyone wants an alternative to ASTRO, can try eFile. I personally think it is better than ASTRO but everyone has their own preferences.
I am looking forward to buy this galaxy S 2 tomolo afternoon ... !!!!
Just need to confirm ... as i am currently using Nokia N8 .. with the ovi sync to my phone to PC ..( messages , contact , photo ) ( very important to me .. syncing all this )
I wondering this new baby can do this as my N8 ...
thank you ... !!! any current user mind to comment comment ...!!!
Just to ask ... I am using WidgetLocker. So far no problems with it after nearing a day tinkering with it to get it to function / look the way I want. I don't really understand what seems to be the problems that some of the folks here mentioned. Care to elaborate so that I could avoid doing something which I am going to be unhappy about ?
Just to share ... in case anyone wants an alternative to ASTRO, can try eFile. I personally think it is better than ASTRO but everyone has their own preferences.
For File Explorer..I use ES File Explorer..the main point I use it is because can access my PC directory by using Wifi
I am looking forward to buy this galaxy S 2 tomolo afternoon ... !!!!
Just need to confirm ... as i am currently using Nokia N8 .. with the ovi sync to my phone to PC ..( messages , contact , photo ) ( very important to me .. syncing all this )
I wondering this new baby can do this as my N8 ... thank you ... !!! any current user mind to comment comment ...!!!
bro, your N8 got OTG cable also right? u can use it to your SGS2 to connect to flash drive! I just noticed that! tomorrow i'll go to nokia's center to buy this cable..haha..
bro, your N8 got OTG cable also right? u can use it to your SGS2 to connect to flash drive! I just noticed that! tomorrow i'll go to nokia's center to buy this cable..haha..
hi, u can try download "GPS Test" from Market with this apps u are able to see how many satellite your S2 hooked up. if u wish to try GPS with map, perhaps u can try Google Maps with GPS turn on. if u need better navigation GPS Maps u can try papagoX5.. but the filesize is around 800MB i think u need to download overnight already .
Added on July 10, 2011, 10:31 pmBenny please add me to S2 List too
thank you ...just downloaded GPS test from market . wow I managed to see 8 satelites just now which is very good in my opinion ...yeahh S2 rock ..thanks
just downloaded and tested the "gps test" app i only had 1 or 2 sats, and even that also very weak signal and if i touched the phone, suddenly lost sat lock.. im in my room on the 2nd floor. so dunno if it should be affected so terribly.. havent tried testing the app under clear sky
do u guys think it may be a hardware defect or something with my gps?
GPS works better at outside, in open sky..
Added on July 11, 2011, 12:37 am
QUOTE(iori57 @ Jul 10 2011, 11:33 PM)
Ok, you guys MUST download this free app called Zombie Booth
one of the coolest app I downloaded since i bought SGS II!!
It transfers your photos into 3D MOVING zombies and it looks darn real..
One of the apps that you can show to your friends
downloading it now.. hehe
Added on July 11, 2011, 12:38 am
QUOTE(suns8630 @ Jul 10 2011, 11:52 PM)
I am looking forward to buy this galaxy S 2 tomolo afternoon ... !!!!
Just need to confirm ... as i am currently using Nokia N8 .. with the ovi sync to my phone to PC ..( messages , contact , photo ) ( very important to me .. syncing all this )
I wondering this new baby can do this as my N8 ... thank you ... !!! any current user mind to comment comment ...!!!
U can save ur contacts in google account, pictures in picasa or google+.. if ur change ur phone, the data is still there, in cloud.
This post has been edited by ohmlawx: Jul 11 2011, 12:38 AM
guy can tell me what the diffrent made in korea or made in china or made by samsung what mean is MADE BY SAMSUNG?
Does it matter ? iPhone is made in China, Designed by Apple. Likewise ... Made by Samsung likely to indicate designed by Samsung but it can be made anywhere in the world.
Hi There, I have questions regarding SGII. 1. Is anyone else experiencing poor battery life with their Galaxy S2 ?Coz my phone goes flat in about 8 hours. (Not much playing games, but just surfing on internet only).
2. How to connect with Samsung Kies on PC via USB?Coz i unable to connect with it (It's coming out with this notification: "Reconnect the device in Samsung Kies (PC Studio) mode. Current connection mode not supported by Kies.
Hi There, I have questions regarding SGII. 1. Is anyone else experiencing poor battery life with their Galaxy S2 ?Coz my phone goes flat in about 8 hours. (Not much playing games, but just surfing on internet only).
2. How to connect with Samsung Kies on PC via USB?Coz i unable to connect with it (It's coming out with this notification: "Reconnect the device in Samsung Kies (PC Studio) mode. Current connection mode not supported by Kies.
Hope you guys can help me~ Thanks
internet n games drains battery very fast la......
Hi There, I have questions regarding SGII. 1. Is anyone else experiencing poor battery life with their Galaxy S2 ?Coz my phone goes flat in about 8 hours. (Not much playing games, but just surfing on internet only).
2. How to connect with Samsung Kies on PC via USB?Coz i unable to connect with it (It's coming out with this notification: "Reconnect the device in Samsung Kies (PC Studio) mode. Current connection mode not supported by Kies.
Hope you guys can help me~ Thanks
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This post has been edited by Noobi3: Jul 11 2011, 03:37 AM
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QUOTE(munk88 @ Jul 11 2011, 02:08 AM)
Hi There, I have questions regarding SGII. 1. Is anyone else experiencing poor battery life with their Galaxy S2 ?Coz my phone goes flat in about 8 hours. (Not much playing games, but just surfing on internet only).
2. How to connect with Samsung Kies on PC via USB?Coz i unable to connect with it (It's coming out with this notification: "Reconnect the device in Samsung Kies (PC Studio) mode. Current connection mode not supported by Kies.
Hope you guys can help me~ Thanks
Already answered you in the topic you started. Medium usage is around 8-10hours.
not kiddin but lhongwuh has a massive stock u can choose over when ur at his place.. been there and i went crazy dunno what to choose.. haha
Added on July 11, 2011, 8:13 ambtw, any exynos extreme user here? Im almost sticking with villain2.0 but i really need the stock browser.. one of the key points of sgs2 is the gpu accelerated browser, if i had to go for a 3rd party as a main browser, not worthy indeed
This post has been edited by pluginbaby: Jul 11 2011, 08:13 AM
hmmm... i noticed this thread likes to talk about ROM, ROM, ROM... lol...
anyway, trying to steer away from the ROM topic...
what nice game are you playing on your SGS2? ideally, a game that really makes sgs2 run (so we can safely remove angry birds from this list)... please indicate if mod is required -- this is for those going to menton THD games -- they are originally meant for tegra gadgets.
i've yet to find one... the only closest one so far i've tried is zenonia 3 but it does not look like its making sgs2 run.
ok, another topic... from what i understand from pg1, the charging port on sgs2 is actually microUSB, correct? i tried plugging in the cable from my external harddisk and it didn't seem to be able to go in... * was i being to gentle?
asking partly coz i noticed my Asus TF charger is actually a 2 piece charger (1 pc is the adapter/ charger that connects to the wall 3pin socket and 1 is a USB to proprietary ASUS port). it's stated as 2.1A on the adapter. so... can i find a usb to microusb (assuming the port on sgs2 is microusb) and use that to charge the phone?
i think benny88 mentioned he uses the kensington car charger (or sth like that). i checked out the link before and it shows a adapter (for the car cigarette point) with what looks like a usb port.
just wondering... so at least if i travel, i can reduce the number of things to carry...
Added on July 11, 2011, 8:23 am
QUOTE(pluginbaby @ Jul 11 2011, 08:11 AM)
not kiddin but lhongwuh has a massive stock u can choose over when ur at his place.. been there and i went crazy dunno what to choose.. haha
Added on July 11, 2011, 8:13 ambtw, any exynos extreme user here? Im almost sticking with villain2.0 but i really need the stock browser.. one of the key points of sgs2 is the gpu accelerated browser, if i had to go for a 3rd party as a main browser, not worthy indeed
hmmm... you mean the default browser is specially customised to max the gpu? hmmm... i skipped it and currently using dolphin hd.
if this is the case, i might check out the default browser...
This post has been edited by mydragoon: Jul 11 2011, 08:23 AM
hmmm... i noticed this thread likes to talk about ROM, ROM, ROM... lol...
anyway, trying to steer away from the ROM topic...
what nice game are you playing on your SGS2? ideally, a game that really makes sgs2 run (so we can safely remove angry birds from this list)... please indicate if mod is required -- this is for those going to menton THD games -- they are originally meant for tegra gadgets.
i've yet to find one... the only closest one so far i've tried is zenonia 3 but it does not look like its making sgs2 run.
ok, another topic... from what i understand from pg1, the charging port on sgs2 is actually microUSB, correct? i tried plugging in the cable from my external harddisk and it didn't seem to be able to go in... * was i being to gentle?
asking partly coz i noticed my Asus TF charger is actually a 2 piece charger (1 pc is the adapter/ charger that connects to the wall 3pin socket and 1 is a USB to proprietary ASUS port). it's stated as 2.1A on the adapter. so... can i find a usb to microusb (assuming the port on sgs2 is microusb) and use that to charge the phone?
i think benny88 mentioned he uses the kensington car charger (or sth like that). i checked out the link before and it shows a adapter (for the car cigarette point) with what looks like a usb port.
just wondering... so at least if i travel, i can reduce the number of things to carry...
Added on July 11, 2011, 8:23 am hmmm... you mean the default browser is specially customised to max the gpu? hmmm... i skipped it and currently using dolphin hd.
if this is the case, i might check out the default browser...
talking about ROMs are a phone specific discussion btw .. i guess yes since the stock browser on SGS2 is fully gpu accelerated and it handles flash nicely indeed.. i guess its one of the key points when comparing sgs2 to other dual core since samsung has developed a perfectly awesome browser, still needs improving on bookmark manager though.. huhu
talking about ROMs are a phone specific discussion btw .. i guess yes since the stock browser on SGS2 is fully gpu accelerated and it handles flash nicely indeed.. i guess its one of the key points when comparing sgs2 to other dual core since samsung has developed a perfectly awesome browser, still needs improving on bookmark manager though.. huhu
haha... ya, i know ROM is phone-specific topic... but i'm kinda bored of that topic... lol...
i din bother to try the stock browser due to bad experience with the stock one found in Asus TF 101. i guess i will try it out later!
speaking of flash... it comes pre-installed already, right? i din see any prompts to install it so far...
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QUOTE(Eiraku @ Jul 10 2011, 12:48 PM)
Villain 2.0 is ooookay. Nothing much besides the goodies that 2.3.4 stock brings + a laggy stock browser lol. But I use Xscope anyway so no biggie.
Just installed OpenTyrian (huraaaah!), now for some Baldur's Gate action.
Oh and just dropped my SGS2 from the height of a cupboard top onto a tile floor. FACE FIRST...
The "loose" Ultra Capsule and it's subtle lid prolly saved it from most of the damage, but the battery cover got loose in the process ( ) and my SD card gegar a bit = unmounted.
So I turned the thing off, popped the SD card out and in again, re-closed the battery cover and rebooted. The SGS2 chugged along like nothing ever happened lol. Maybe Samsung DID make this thing tough after all.
Bro do you face any issue with icons/shortcuts missing at times? Using Go EX launcher and keep happening everytime (now and then). Got tor estart phone or tilt a few times for the shortcuts to be back. Very....irritating! Any fix for this or is this a bug with 2.3.4?
Added on July 11, 2011, 8:38 am
QUOTE(pluginbaby @ Jul 11 2011, 08:32 AM)
talking about ROMs are a phone specific discussion btw .. i guess yes since the stock browser on SGS2 is fully gpu accelerated and it handles flash nicely indeed.. i guess its one of the key points when comparing sgs2 to other dual core since samsung has developed a perfectly awesome browser, still needs improving on bookmark manager though.. huhu
+1 on this. I uses Xscope (thanks to you) and Dolphin HD just because I feel they load faster and the app seems cooler.
This post has been edited by nicregi: Jul 11 2011, 08:38 AM
+1 on this. I uses Xscope (thanks to you) and Dolphin HD just because I feel they load faster and the app seems cooler.
u use dolphin hd? do you use their bookmark plugin (i wonder how safe is it, that's all)? the bookmark plugin is the one that pops up every now and then -- supposedly can export/ sync with SD.
Tested build 2.3.4 on villian 2.0 and angeloM 2.0, my choice is villlian. AngeloM has significantly higher battery drain. So if you wish to test 2.3.4 try villian 2.0 Overall do not see any obvious performance gains. The only attraction is it is the latest build of gingerbread. I am sure we will be seeing more developments based on it in the coming weeks.
This spring, Samsung launched the Galaxy S II, a new flagship member of its Android smartphone lineup. As part of its new Teardown Research Service, ABI Research has dismantled, analyzed, and tested the device down to the component level. The conclusion? If you are looking to keep up with the latest technology in 2011, the Galaxy S II is a good place to start.
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Mielke sums up: “Samsung took many risks by combining all these new technologies into one phone. But ABI Research believes those risks will pay off; the Galaxy S II sets a new benchmark for almost every category on which a smartphone is measured.”
Added on July 11, 2011, 8:43 am
QUOTE(benny888 @ Jul 11 2011, 08:42 AM)
Tested build 2.3.4 on villian 2.0 and angeloM 2.0, my choice is villlian. AngeloM has significantly higher battery drain. So if you wish to test 2.3.4 try villian 2.0 Overall do not see any obvious performance gains. The only attraction is it is the latest build of gingerbread. I am sure we will be seeing more developments based on it in the coming weeks.
i can't wait for the 2.3.4 from sammy... then Gtalk video is available!
This post has been edited by mydragoon: Jul 11 2011, 08:43 AM
one funny thing is i noticed the buttons in recovery changed.. im using cwm 4.0.0.5... yesterday when i pressed home (middle) button it acts as an OK or ENTER.. but today when i pressed it, it acts as a back button.. is it due t0 some of the roms i tried changed the kernel?
im on CF root KF2
update : flashed to exynos extreme and now in the recovery, the middle button is ENTER back again.. previously it acts as a back button
This post has been edited by pluginbaby: Jul 11 2011, 08:55 AM
Hi There, I have questions regarding SGII. 1. Is anyone else experiencing poor battery life with their Galaxy S2 ?Coz my phone goes flat in about 8 hours. (Not much playing games, but just surfing on internet only).
2. How to connect with Samsung Kies on PC via USB?Coz i unable to connect with it (It's coming out with this notification: "Reconnect the device in Samsung Kies (PC Studio) mode. Current connection mode not supported by Kies.
Rooted my S2 on Saturday (using supercurio based on the guide here). All was well until 720am this morning. The alarm clock was working at 650. LOL. But at 720, I realized my phone has been shut down since I could not use the home button anymore.
Then I switched it on...drove to work, and realized it auto rebooted itself and brought me to my SIM card lock screen.
Also, whenever I reboot, after root, i saw this exclamation mark ! at the galaxy screen.
Finally...I also noticed that when I press the Home button which will bring me to the lock screen, the background image will somehwo dim...and then become bright a little.
is this due to root issue? did not encounter anything like this before root. anyone experiencing this?
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QUOTE(mydragoon @ Jul 11 2011, 08:41 AM)
u use dolphin hd? do you use their bookmark plugin (i wonder how safe is it, that's all)? the bookmark plugin is the one that pops up every now and then -- supposedly can export/ sync with SD.
I love Dolphin as it has the gesture. Very fun and speedy
I did try it but doesn't interest me that much. Yes it did save in my sd but again, I didn't bother to reinstall back after changing to VR 2.0.
I changed to Xscope as I tested both and Xscope loads the page like 1 sec faster
Rooted my S2 on Saturday (using supercurio based on the guide here). All was well until 720am this morning. The alarm clock was working at 650. LOL. But at 720, I realized my phone has been shut down since I could not use the home button anymore.
Then I switched it on...drove to work, and realized it auto rebooted itself and brought me to my SIM card lock screen.
Also, whenever I reboot, after root, i saw this exclamation mark ! at the galaxy screen.
Finally...I also noticed that when I press the Home button which will bring me to the lock screen, the background image will somehwo dim...and then become bright a little. is this due to root issue? did not encounter anything like this before root. anyone experiencing this?
The exclamation mark (which is normal after flashing to a different kernel) can be removed by flashing back to the stock kernel. Please refer to page 1 after the rooting section on how to flash back a stock kernel. Alternatively, you could purchase the USB Jig which is quite handy as well in removing the exclamation mark and as well as reviving a bricked phone. Please also refer to page 1 for the link to purchase the Jig if interested.
Actually between 2.3.3 and 2.3.4 there isn't a significant difference. I'd only recommend upgrading if you get hit by by the AOS bug present in some but not alll 2.3.3s..
Check your battery usage and if AndroidOS is using up a significant portion of your battery, an upgrade would be good.
On the other hand, I'm currently using Batista70 by snakes. Kinda like how that rom is themed.
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QUOTE(benny888 @ Jul 9 2011, 02:03 PM)
Why don;t you list it here
Anyway - just look at the file names - is obvious : the one you see with word phone or modem - PHONE, CSC = CSC, main file - PDA . The other file is probably the pit file ??
List here so I can verify fro you
So uncle benny and all who can help me out...these is the 4 files after extracted:
so if i'm going to use Odin to flashback...which goes to which box in Odin? i can recognize file #2 to CSC, #3 to PDA and #4 to Phone.So does this make file #1 to Bootloader?am i right or wrong?please advise and tq in advance
The exclamation mark (which is normal after flashing to a different kernel) can be removed by flashing back to the stock kernel. Please refer to page 1 after the rooting section on how to flash back a stock kernel. Alternatively, you could purchase the USB Jig which is quite handy as well in removing the exclamation mark and as well as reviving a bricked phone. Please also refer to page 1 for the link to purchase the Jig if interested.
hi, thanks. will try to flash back to stock kernel.
so did anyone experience the random reboot as well?
my win xp machine cannot seem to work well with Kies 2.0 ... aih. always have exception. =_=
Stock kernel will have problems with Wifi on some devices I think when used in conjunction with a custom rom. Better to either buy a jig or just make one xD
Stock kernel will have problems with Wifi on some devices I think when used in conjunction with a custom rom. Better to either buy a jig or just make one xD
i din install any custom rom yet. don intend to do that, yet.
i'm a complete newbie in all these things la. my first smartphone since nokia n70 =_=
Hi Guys much apreciate for the help you guys have been helping me previously, but lately my phone is a bit of laggy and some games i played would make my phone hang such as fruit slice is tis the game problem or the phone problem?
so if i'm going to use Odin to flashback...which goes to which box in Odin? i can recognize file #2 to CSC, #3 to PDA and #4 to Phone.So does this make file #1 to Bootloader?am i right or wrong?please advise and tq in advance
I believe both #1 and #3 goes to PDA. Flash #1 to restore back original apps. Then proceed in flashing #3 if you would also like to restore the kernel.
From page 1: CODE (PDA) is android and all the applications that come with it. (The archives/folders will be named after the version of this file) MODEM (PHONE) is the firmware of the wireless chipset of the device and will operate you WiFi, Blutooth and 3G/2G/GSM connections. (ie Radio ROM) The CSC includes connection data for the broadband networks as well as apps that are only available in certain languages/intended for a specific area.
This post has been edited by mryellow19: Jul 11 2011, 09:39 AM
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QUOTE(loloz @ Jul 11 2011, 09:34 AM)
Hi Guys much apreciate for the help you guys have been helping me previously, but lately my phone is a bit of laggy and some games i played would make my phone hang such as fruit slice is tis the game problem or the phone problem?
Laggy can be because of apps. Is there any apps that you instaleld lately. Also, I believe if you use those live wallpaper, it will make your phone some sort of laggy. Try check on Task manager and see any application is not closed properly. Press back and not home button to exit.
i din install any custom rom yet. don intend to do that, yet.
i'm a complete newbie in all these things la. my first smartphone since nokia n70 =_=
xD
Then I guess stock will work fine for you ^^.. tbh, I just want the themes some ROMs provide..
I use
1. Go EX Launcher 2. GO SMS
So already can theme inside Just want the battery icons on top and the extended boot menu provided by custom roms. The only thing I don't like about CR is that deodexed browsers lag in general when scrolling.
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QUOTE(mryellow19 @ Jul 11 2011, 09:36 AM)
I believe both #1 and #3 goes to PDA. Flash #1 to restore back original apps. Then proceed in flashing #3 if you would also like to restore the kernel.
From page 1: CODE (PDA) is android and all the applications that come with it. (The archives/folders will be named after the version of this file) MODEM (PHONE) is the firmware of the wireless chipset of the device and will operate you WiFi, Blutooth and 3G/2G/GSM connections. (ie Radio ROM) The CSC includes connection data for the broadband networks as well as apps that are only available in certain languages/intended for a specific area.
hmm.. files #1 & #3 did almost identical. i guess u're rite.need another confirmation before proceed...
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QUOTE(Optimus2x @ Jul 11 2011, 09:37 AM)
xD
Then I guess stock will work fine for you ^^.. tbh, I just want the themes some ROMs provide..
I use
1. Go EX Launcher 2. GO SMS
So already can theme inside Just want the battery icons on top and the extended boot menu provided by custom roms. The only thing I don't like about CR is that deodexed browsers lag in general when scrolling.
You make me wanna go back to stock browser....nooooo!
However, I am having some issues with Go EX launcher and not sure if 2.3.4 is causing it >.<
hmm.. files #1 & #3 did almost identical. i guess u're rite.need another confirmation before proceed...
#1 is the OS while #3 is the kernel. Both are different files (with different functions) hence the file size difference. But of course you could always wait for other sifus to help
This post has been edited by mryellow19: Jul 11 2011, 09:51 AM
Laggy can be because of apps. Is there any apps that you instaleld lately. Also, I believe if you use those live wallpaper, it will make your phone some sort of laggy. Try check on Task manager and see any application is not closed properly. Press back and not home button to exit.
Nope not using any live wallpaper and i can't even press back or home button. It straight Hang there not moving at all. I got no choice but to remove the battery and put it back. I'm stil figurin out wat apps tat caused such problem.
Then I guess stock will work fine for you ^^.. tbh, I just want the themes some ROMs provide..
I use
1. Go EX Launcher 2. GO SMS
So already can theme inside Just want the battery icons on top and the extended boot menu provided by custom roms. The only thing I don't like about CR is that deodexed browsers lag in general when scrolling.
hmmm i guess i will just flash to stock kernel? the KIES thing is really stupid la. i have to uninstall it since it is slowing down my machine and throwing me errors whenever i reboot...but without it, my S2 cannot be detected via USB. =_= ish
and i'm using office laptop. home machine is mac...and don think odin can work on mac (correct me if i'm wrong).
i'll refer to the 1st page on how to flash to stock kernel (mine is KF1 i think)
Then I guess stock will work fine for you ^^.. tbh, I just want the themes some ROMs provide..
I use
1. Go EX Launcher 2. GO SMS
So already can theme inside Just want the battery icons on top and the extended boot menu provided by custom roms. The only thing I don't like about CR is that deodexed browsers lag in general when scrolling.
The browser lag CAN be fixed, you know. And like I said before, stock browser is REALLY quite feature sparse if you intend to REALLY browse heavily. The HW acceleration is nice for flash, yes, but otherwise the dual core proc makes any browser fast anyway.
Plus the crappy checkerboard and text reflow problems in stock.
Also, I'm wondering what you guys are running for so many to get reboot problems. Ever since I for got the SGS2, the thing has only freeze rebooted on me like 3-4 times, and even then due to excessive system mods.
The browser lag CAN be fixed, you know. And like I said before, stock browser is REALLY quite feature sparse if you intend to REALLY browse heavily. The HW acceleration is nice for flash, yes, but otherwise the dual core proc makes any browser fast anyway.
Plus the crappy checkerboard and text reflow problems in stock.
Also, I'm wondering what you guys are running for so many to get reboot problems. Ever since I for got the SGS2, the thing has only freeze rebooted on me like 3-4 times, and even then due to excessive system mods.
Sample variation?
Yeah it *can* be fixed... Just that its a hassle
@KLHC Just download VRTweaks and select the fixed browser option inside.
Added on July 11, 2011, 9:59 amI guess I just like the UI of the stock android browser. Never really did like Dolphin all that much.
This post has been edited by Optimus2x: Jul 11 2011, 09:59 AM
so if i'm going to use Odin to flashback...which goes to which box in Odin? i can recognize file #2 to CSC, #3 to PDA and #4 to Phone.So does this make file #1 to Bootloader?am i right or wrong?please advise and tq in advance
File 1 is PDA file 3 is kernel this is optional. If you want to flash this do it after successful flash firmware. Set it as pda in odin and do not select repartition
Thanks Bros - to me 2.3.4 does not seem to be a gamechanger - and unless it has some special features like doubling the battery life (fat hope!!), then will migrate, otherwise 1.4 VR is good enough for me.
Major investmentI made for extending batt life was a Nokia microusb cable which was thrown away by a retail shop attendant and rescued it to be used with my old USB car charger which had 1A charging capacity. When at home or office, am on charge most of the time with laptop.
Also, I'm wondering what you guys are running for so many to get reboot problems. Ever since I for got the SGS2, the thing has only freeze rebooted on me like 3-4 times, and even then due to excessive system mods.
Sample variation?
You know, I was meaning to ask this as well. I've not had a single reboot in 3 weeks. My time since boot currently reads 216 hours, which is nine days; I think my last reboot was to backup my device in CWM. I have a live wallpaper running so my home screens has very minor lag on image heavy pages (pulse etc), but otherwise my phone doesn't feel slow at all, and this is without task killers.
Curiosity makes me wonder why some people are rebooting and some are facing lag after a period of time. Bad roms? Black market apps? Or are the phones just not made equally?
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QUOTE(loloz @ Jul 11 2011, 09:52 AM)
Nope not using any live wallpaper and i can't even press back or home button. It straight Hang there not moving at all. I got no choice but to remove the battery and put it back. I'm stil figurin out wat apps tat caused such problem.
I guess you got to try the soft and hard reset then. See if that works. If not, send back to repair / warranty kua >.<
I am looking forward to buy this galaxy S 2 tomolo afternoon ... !!!!
Just need to confirm ... as i am currently using Nokia N8 .. with the ovi sync to my phone to PC ..( messages , contact , photo ) ( very important to me .. syncing all this )
I wondering this new baby can do this as my N8 ... thank you ... !!! any current user mind to comment comment ...!!!
sync your contact with outlook.. then export your contact to CSV, import to your google account voilaa..
Sifus.....now I am ready to do my first ROM, as recommended by uncle Benny, I shall try Litening ROM first. But my question is: I want to revert to stock if something goes wrong, so do I have to buy an Micro SD card and then use Nanbackup to backup first? Sorry if ask wrong or duplicate question. Thanks in advance.
Changelog: 10/07/2011 Now with Android 2.3.4 XXKG1 Firmware Modem XXKG1 Added Skyfire as a replacement for the standard Browser Removed standard Browser RTL language support Placed back WiFi Sharing
Finally had 1 reboot today since my purchase last Tuesday. This was due to a stupid game I downloaded from Samsung Apps. It made my phone so hot. I stopped playing, and phone hanged. Then reboot. Sigh.
Guerrilla Bros seems to cause the phone to heat up as well.
encountered a problem. when click on samsung apps, it prompts an update. and while i clicked ok, it prompts another window for replacing app. press ok again, den install. but it shows "Application not installed". wtf???
encountered a problem. when click on samsung apps, it prompts an update. and while i clicked ok, it prompts another window for replacing app. press ok again, den install. but it shows "Application not installed". wtf???
Villian is a resigned ROM. Although the dev did not resigned SamsungApp, but he did it on SamsungUNAservice. The only way I can think off is by downloading Darky KG1 Base ROM (Deodexed version), pull the SamsungUNAservice and replace it.
I did this on 1.4 by replacing it with other ROM file.
downloading Litening 2.0...huhu..thanks ivanlmh for the info.. have u flashed ur SGS2 with it?
Facing some problem..getting FC from the start. it seems its because I am coming from Villian rom..trying to flash to original software and give it a try again
Villian is a resigned ROM. Although the dev did not resigned SamsungApp, but he did it on SamsungUNAservice. The only way I can think off is by downloading Darky KG1 Base ROM (Deodexed version), pull the SamsungUNAservice and replace it.
I did this on 1.4 by replacing it with other ROM file.
Facing some problem..getting FC from the start. it seems its because I am coming from Villian rom..trying to flash to original software and give it a try again
Ohk..hrrmm..i was on litening 1.5..i dont have to actually backup anything ryte?just to reconfirm..
errrrr... how? sorry... newbie... i know how to download and install apk... but dunno how to look for it from my phone and copy out... where should it be located?
Yesterday I ranted about new users asking me questions which the answers are there if they even bother to read. Yesterday and this morning in total 5 PM to me asking essentially this : " Litening rom I want to flash do I need to root or not ?" I find such questions really depressing and just irritating when such new users want to flash a rom and clearly never bother to read features of the rom . I quote here taken from Litening thread his very FIRST sentence about his rom:
Note The Lite'ning Rom v1.0 will not wipe your apps and data and it's not necessary to root your SGS II before you can flash the Lite'ning Rom. After flashing the Lite'ning Rom your SGS II will be rooted.
So, to those new users who I have burst out - very sorry. To up coming new users who plan to flash any rom, please read the rom features. Ask only if you do not understand after reading. Don't even bother to ask if you did not even take effort to read
hmmm.. still considering if wanna root and flash custom ROM or not....
quite recently, im worried about hacking stuffs.. how do we know we can keep our private and confidential data safe? i mean, rooting giving access to file system, might as well giving access to backdoors and malicious wares too?.. worried..
this is a bored Monday, i dun feel like working.. huarrrghhhhhhhhh..
errrrr... how? sorry... newbie... i know how to download and install apk... but dunno how to look for it from my phone and copy out... where should it be located?
Just copy it into /system/app no need to install. Rename the old file for backup purpose if it did not work as expected.
EDIT: Aiyaa... Monday Blues... confused with your question. Your is working right?
This post has been edited by Bugeca: Jul 11 2011, 11:40 AM
Yesterday I ranted about new users asking me questions which the answers are there if they even bother to read. Yesterday and this morning in total 5 PM to me asking essentially this : " Litening rom I want to flash do I need to root or not ?" I find such questions really depressing and just irritating when such new users want to flash a rom and clearly never bother to read features of the rom . I quote here taken from Litening thread his very FIRST sentence about his rom:
Note The Lite'ning Rom v1.0 will not wipe your apps and data and it's not necessary to root your SGS II before you can flash the Lite'ning Rom. After flashing the Lite'ning Rom your SGS II will be rooted.
So, to those new users who I have burst out - very sorry. To up coming new users who plan to flash any rom, please read the rom features. Ask only if you do not understand after reading. Don't even bother to ask if you did not even take effort to read
benny... we feel for you... 1 suggestion for you: just post a disclaimer as your signature saying that you'll not reply to repeat Q that has been posted on FAQ.
Added on July 11, 2011, 11:40 am
QUOTE(Bugeca @ Jul 11 2011, 11:37 AM)
Just copy it into /system/app no need to install. Rename the old file for backup purpose if it did not work as expected.
for the samsung apps update... i just clicked on it and then next thing... it prompted of an update and just click to download and install... so, how to find the correct (updated) samsung apps apk? anyway, will explore shortly... now phone in the midst of tranferring 1080 videos to my PC... via BT. so taking a looooooOOOOOoong time.
This post has been edited by mydragoon: Jul 11 2011, 11:40 AM
Sifus.....now I am ready to do my first ROM, as recommended by uncle Benny, I shall try Litening ROM first. But my question is: I want to revert to stock if something goes wrong, so do I have to buy an Micro SD card and then use Nanbackup to backup first? Sorry if ask wrong or duplicate question. Thanks in advance.
All backup will go into your internal SD card : you will see folder clockworkmod/backup However it is a GOOD practice to copy this also into a external micro SD card as another backup
This post has been edited by benny888: Jul 11 2011, 11:43 AM
for the samsung apps update... i just clicked on it and then next thing... it prompted of an update and just click to download and install... so, how to find the correct (updated) samsung apps apk? anyway, will explore shortly... now phone in the midst of tranferring 1080 videos to my PC... via BT. so taking a looooooOOOOOoong time.
If it updated successfully, then it should be in /data/app The filename should be com.sec.android.app.samsungapps.....
Hi Nicregi, mind telling me wat is soft & hard reset? how can i do it? Sorry a bit noob here as tis is my 1st smartphone.
Soft reset is just to restart your phone - nothing will change - it will clear files that jam up your phone at cache. Just switch off and switch it back on. If you are on a cook rom - you might see additional options for you to select " Reboot" Hard reset - will wipe phone clean and give you back a stock status just before you install any apps, data etc - refer page 1 FAQ I written a long post on various hard reset methods
Joined: Apr 2011
From: A small town called Malacca
QUOTE(loloz @ Jul 11 2011, 10:44 AM)
Hi Nicregi, mind telling me wat is soft & hard reset? how can i do it? Sorry a bit noob here as tis is my 1st smartphone.
Sorry late reply. Here you go:
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.
did litening fix the lag on playing video? when im on 1.5 i experience this kind of problem.. if 2.0 the video is smooth i would go for litening once again..
Samsung's android phones are very very very hard to brick! It is almost near to impossible.
Just go experiment it, if you face problem then post it here, don't disturb other people without reading first.
RIGHT ON !! If one is the K-K type go buy a JIG first for RM 30 only as a security to revive bricking issues. Refer page 1 Accessory for link to purchase from a lowyat forumer
TIPS from selphy : Ok, for those of you who have trouble installing the Google Maps (for Navigation), i had issues too, but managed to do it through the following:
1. First, make sure your phone is rooted, then download the Google Maps-ownhere.apk (NOT the re-sign one), and transfer to your external SD card. 2. Using Titanium backup on your phone, wipe data and then uninstall both Google Maps and Street View. 3. Then using root explorer on your phone (i used Super Manager, which also has root functions), transfer the Google Maps-ownhere.apk file to your phone's system/app folder (make sure its set to R/W). 4. Then just reset the phone, and voila! Navigation is available!
There is probably an easier/shorter way, but this works for me. Hope it helps
ALTERNATIVE tips from user Alamaklor :
[GUIDE] How to get Google Map 5.7 (nav) to work
If you are getting "Application not installed" when installing Google map 5.7, here's what you need to do:
1. In Titanium Backup, select Maps and make a backup. 2. Select Maps and wipe data, then uninstall. 3. Select Street View and wipe data, then uninstall 4. Download map5.7ownhere-signed.apk from here: http://www.filesonic.com/file/1389928264/m...wnhere-sign.apk 5. Copy the file to /system/app using root explorer (or any "root" explorer) 6. Mount system as R/W 7. Install Google Maps 5.x ownhere-signed.apk 5. If you wish to reinstall streetview, download it from here: http://www.freewarelovers.com/android/app/street-view (doesn't work in Msia, as you should know)
One "bug" I noticed google nav has is that it automatically sets the system volume to MAX, but it wouldn't turn it back down to default volume when it quits
Dear all,
I'm trying to use Navigation..I following all the steps above..but when it come to install the .apk at Step 7..it shows "Application not installed."
encountered a problem. when click on samsung apps, it prompts an update. and while i clicked ok, it prompts another window for replacing app. press ok again, den install. but it shows "Application not installed". wtf???
I just updated mine as well and it's working fine.
Joined: Apr 2011
From: A small town called Malacca
QUOTE(Lineage @ Jul 11 2011, 12:06 PM)
Dear all,
I'm trying to use Navigation..I following all the steps above..but when it come to install the .apk at Step 7..it shows "Application not installed."
Anyone can help me on this? [attachmentid=2324067]
This is what happen to me. You can try and it works for me like charm.
1. Make sure it is rooted. 2. Go to Titanium Backup (TB) and backup maps. 3. Uninstall maps 4. Go to street view & uninstall also. 5. Reboot 6. Copy the map / navi (link in my siggy if you can't find) and choose the one WITHOUT resign (resign didn't work for me that's why) - copy into your SD 7. Use Super Manager (since it is free) and move that file you just copied to your System under app. Do this by pressing the back space 8. Inside apps folder, just paste. 9. Reboot and done
Tip: at #7, when the option comes out to R/O or R/W choose R/W
Today Samsund Apps has this free game listed under Featured/ New called Need for Speed Shift HD.
When I try to install into my SGS2, it says "Unable to download. Application not optimsed for device"....what, you mean SGS2 not powerful enough to run the game?
Can anyone help me to try and see whether can install the game?
omg! i had replace the stock weather widget with the other widget. and i really dont like the new widget, its suck! please anybody where i can get back my stock wheather widget. help me
i have the same problem. Just figured out. Go to setting>application>manage application>uninstall updated weather widget> original widget will restore.
This is what happen to me. You can try and it works for me like charm.
1. Make sure it is rooted. 2. Go to Titanium Backup (TB) and backup maps. 3. Uninstall maps 4. Go to street view & uninstall also. 5. Reboot 6. Copy the map / navi (link in my siggy if you can't find) and choose the one WITHOUT resign (resign didn't work for me that's why) - copy into your SD 7. Use Super Manager (since it is free) and move that file you just copied to your System under app. Do this by pressing the back space 8. Inside apps folder, just paste. 9. Reboot and done
Tip: at #7, when the option comes out to R/O or R/W choose R/W
been using it for 3 days now on stock rom and getting the hang of it. couldn't find similar posts about these questions but:
1) is it normal for messaging, music player (perhaps more?) to not shut down by themselves and stay under Active Applications? 2) i've just created a samsung account and try software update but it showed no updates. mine is at I9100DXKF1 / 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKF1 / GINGERBREAD.XWKF1. is this the latest or should i be updating my firmware through Kies?
p/s: just bought a transparent light brown Modish silicon casing+SP and imho it looks really good on the phone
Joined: Apr 2011
From: A small town called Malacca
QUOTE(Lineage @ Jul 11 2011, 12:35 PM)
Thanks bro..working now..
No worries Maybe...the resign pack having problem. Not sure as I am not a pro
Added on July 11, 2011, 12:41 pm
QUOTE(SnoopyDevil @ Jul 11 2011, 12:39 PM)
been using it for 3 days now on stock rom and getting the hang of it. couldn't find similar posts about these questions but:
1) is it normal for messaging, music player (perhaps more?) to not shut down by themselves and stay under Active Applications? 2) i've just created a samsung account and try software update but it showed no updates. mine is at I9100DXKF1 / 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKF1 / GINGERBREAD.XWKF1. is this the latest or should i be updating my firmware through Kies?
p/s: just bought a transparent light brown Modish silicon casing+SP and imho it looks really good on the phone
1. Not sure >.<
2. There is link on Page 1 on the latest updates. Mine is KG 1. KG 1 is the latest of all if I am not wrong.
This post has been edited by nicregi: Jul 11 2011, 12:41 PM
This is what happen to me. You can try and it works for me like charm.
1. Make sure it is rooted. 2. Go to Titanium Backup (TB) and backup maps. 3. Uninstall maps 4. Go to street view & uninstall also. 5. Reboot 6. Copy the map / navi (link in my siggy if you can't find) and choose the one WITHOUT resign (resign didn't work for me that's why) - copy into your SD 7. Use Super Manager (since it is free) and move that file you just copied to your System under app. Do this by pressing the back space 8. Inside apps folder, just paste. 9. Reboot and done
Tip: at #7, when the option comes out to R/O or R/W choose R/W
been using it for 3 days now on stock rom and getting the hang of it. couldn't find similar posts about these questions but:
1) is it normal for messaging, music player (perhaps more?) to not shut down by themselves and stay under Active Applications? 2) i've just created a samsung account and try software update but it showed no updates. mine is at I9100DXKF1 / 2.6.35.7-I9100XWKF1 / GINGERBREAD.XWKF1. is this the latest or should i be updating my firmware through Kies?
p/s: just bought a transparent light brown Modish silicon casing+SP and imho it looks really good on the phone
1) music player is known as bug auto restart when you use it..i've experience..as for messaging im not sure..never experience random reboot.. 2) just use ODIN easier and no bug..
Today Samsund Apps has this free game listed under Featured/ New called Need for Speed Shift HD.
When I try to install into my SGS2, it says "Unable to download. Application not optimsed for device"....what, you mean SGS2 not powerful enough to run the game?
Can anyone help me to try and see whether can install the game?
Thanks
that is a trial only runs only 4 minutes, I also unable to install, just go to wap.gameloft.com using sgs2 browser, all HD games only for RM6, I already downloaded a few,
I would like to ask, is it possible for me to move my games/apps to sd card? those that i installed (gamloft, HD games) are unable to move to sd card.. it occupied my space... what can i do to solve this?
Joined: Apr 2011
From: A small town called Malacca
QUOTE(ChrisWeiYuan @ Jul 11 2011, 12:59 PM)
I would like to ask, is it possible for me to move my games/apps to sd card? those that i installed (gamloft, HD games) are unable to move to sd card.. it occupied my space... what can i do to solve this?
1. You need to Root to enable that.
2. After root, you can start moving those to your SD
that is a trial only runs only 4 minutes, I also unable to install, just go to wap.gameloft.com using sgs2 browser, all HD games only for RM6, I already downloaded a few,
and i had been waiting for decades for gameloft's charging sms to reach my phone
This post has been edited by Fallenangelz: Jul 11 2011, 01:02 PM
First of all , don't be so rude. No one is obliged to answer you Nobody is answering you because you are asking a question which I believe no one knows the answer. Samsung has so many factories all over the world. Does it matter as long as their QC is well managed. Heck - maybe is made in Malaysia Anyway - I check my phone. The battery is listed " MADE IN KOREA". I took out the battery and there is a sticker below pasted on the phone: MADE IN KOREA BY SAMSUNG
Added on July 11, 2011, 1:15 pm
QUOTE(ChrisWeiYuan @ Jul 11 2011, 01:04 PM)
i rooted my phone already.. and only some apps are moveable, some are not....msot of it are not able to move...
You are on Gingerbread not Eclair or Froyo. You have 2GB for apps and 12+ GB for apps support data . Why are you planning moving apps ?? Read page 1 FAQ if you do not understand Samsung's memory
This post has been edited by benny888: Jul 11 2011, 01:15 PM
Joined: Apr 2011
From: A small town called Malacca
QUOTE(ChrisWeiYuan @ Jul 11 2011, 01:04 PM)
i rooted my phone already.. and only some apps are moveable, some are not....msot of it are not able to move...
Not very sure too mendalam on this but I think there is a limit space or something. I think Google and try find for answer. If I am not wrong, there is a guide on Page 1...not sure though...old jor!
I see... i read, but i dont really understand how it work... quite complicated, cause i been seeing people moving apps to SD card. that is why i question here.
Not very sure too mendalam on this but I think there is a limit space or something. I think Google and try find for answer. If I am not wrong, there is a guide on Page 1...not sure though...old jor!
Do you mean you want a solution to move those large size SD files from phone sd storage to external sd? if that is what you want, I have the right solution. Rooting is not required... Will post later tonight after I got home...
ok..i realized that my phone does not reboot if i put on table...but when it's in my pocket (vertical), it will some time reboot. hahaha. this is weird. but this only happens after i rooted it.
not sure if flashing to stock kernel would fix this
Do you mean you want a solution to move those large size SD files from phone sd storage to external sd? if that is what you want, I have the right solution. Rooting is not required... Will post later tonight after I got home...
please kidnly tell me the steps on doing so.. >.< thank you very much..
I would like to ask, is it possible for me to move my games/apps to sd card? those that i installed (gamloft, HD games) are unable to move to sd card.. it occupied my space... what can i do to solve this?
QUOTE(kyleng @ Jul 11 2011, 01:21 PM)
Do you mean you want a solution to move those large size SD files from phone sd storage to external sd? if that is what you want, I have the right solution. Rooting is not required... Will post later tonight after I got home...
Anyone install the game Tank Hero from android market ? Have u guys facing hang during the gameplay ?
Like..when u play ...half way it hang there..then sumtimes if u hit HOME button,will go out back..then re-enter it can continue,but sumtimes it just continue hanging there ..
guys, is worth it to get the SGP oleophobic screen protector (worth rm40) compared to Nillkin screen protector (worth rm20)? both are clear type but i mean the quality is there really difference? TQ
guys, is worth it to get the SGP oleophobic screen protector (worth rm40) compared to Nillkin screen protector (worth rm20)? both are clear type but i mean the quality is there really difference? TQ
I have had this SGP oleophobic for about 1-half month now. At first, the oleophobic coating gave the screen protector a nice feel and there were no fingerprints. However, after a week, the oleophobic coating was gradually wiping away. You could feel the protector getting smoother like glass. Now its a fingerprint magnet. Right now it is a swirl of prints.
This post has been edited by ellebasi: Jul 11 2011, 02:30 PM
pretty good battery performance morning 8 am till 230pm, 93% left
setting - brightness min - gps off - data packet off - wifi on - 2 applications running background (FB and message) - live wallpaper off - 1 call that last 1 min - few SMS - FB browsing
This post has been edited by gerrardling: Jul 11 2011, 02:28 PM
to fix the auto reboot problem... trying to use a very stupid method introduced by another forumer.... place a 1 thin slice of paper below the battery =_= see if it works =_=
I have had this SGP oleophobic for about 1-half month now. At first, the oleophobic coating gave the screen protector a nice feel and there were no fingerprints. However, after a week, the oleophobic coating was gradually wiping away. You could feel the protector getting smoother like glass. Now its a fingerprint magnet. Right now it is a swirl of prints.
wow, thanx for d review. seems like after using awhile it will turn to Ultra Crystal instead of Oleophobic character. But still (comparing the price of Crystal SGP still around double the Nillkin), does the SP quality worth the price? hehe, sorry for keep asking
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From: Sri Kembangan, Putrajaya, K.Terengganu, Butterworth
QUOTE(mryellow19 @ Jul 11 2011, 09:36 AM)
I believe both #1 and #3 goes to PDA. Flash #1 to restore back original apps. Then proceed in flashing #3 if you would also like to restore the kernel.
From page 1: CODE (PDA) is android and all the applications that come with it. (The archives/folders will be named after the version of this file) MODEM (PHONE) is the firmware of the wireless chipset of the device and will operate you WiFi, Blutooth and 3G/2G/GSM connections. (ie Radio ROM) The CSC includes connection data for the broadband networks as well as apps that are only available in certain languages/intended for a specific area.
QUOTE(benny888 @ Jul 11 2011, 10:09 AM)
File 1 is PDA file 3 is kernel this is optional. If you want to flash this do it after successful flash firmware. Set it as pda in odin and do not select repartition
...success.tq a lot mryellow and uncle benny for the help.now my phone back to stock condition and it behave badly (random reboot,hang and not to mention ECOS earlier).Ready to RMA tomorrow...
few noob question (YES, i have read the first page, but still.. ) :
i want to remove the yellow triangle warning sign. tried to follow >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399, but it said "extract the CF-root file until u get the zimage file": I COULDN'T GET IT. after extracted, i just got only 1 file CF-Root-SGS2_XW_OJV_KF1-v4.0-CWM4.tar. where is the zimage? need to re-extract the .tar file? but using what software? apparently my PC cant extract .tar file. needed to push the zimage file into SD card....
and, in order to remove the yellow triangle also, will need to flash stock kernel. so i downloaded : I9100XWKF1_OLBKE5_DXKF1 zip file, then extracted it, i got 4 different files. i recognized them as KERNEL, CODE, MODEM and the other file i dun really knw what its stands for >> GT-I9100-MULTI-CSC-OLBKE5.tar.md5. as mentioned in the guide, using ODIN, flash the stock samsung kernel. does this mean, in ODIN, i have to check on PDA then select the file with the KERNEL name only, then start flash??
last but maybe not least , about nand backup. im not really clear about the term. please correct me if im wrong, to perform a nand backup, go to CWM> backup.. just that? the backup file, where can i find it? should it be saved somewhere else?
to all sifus, thanks in advance.
This post has been edited by un_id: Jul 11 2011, 02:54 PM
I have had this SGP oleophobic for about 1-half month now. At first, the oleophobic coating gave the screen protector a nice feel and there were no fingerprints. However, after a week, the oleophobic coating was gradually wiping away. You could feel the protector getting smoother like glass. Now its a fingerprint magnet. Right now it is a swirl of prints.
To not spend on these high priced stuff, I bought three clear SPs from a seller for 18RM plus poslaju and can now replace them over a year if I feel that its time to change. Just my cheap 2 cents. Just have to wipe the screen every other hour or after each call or web session.
how is villain to u so far? any improvement from litening? btw u did wipe all before u flash to villain rite?
the only problem i faced so far is the battery indicator doesn't show the actual percentage like lite'ning rom i use cwm to do backup before wipe it, and after flash to villain wat i c is most of my apps are restored automatically. only afew need to redownload again from market there, but not a problem since i can access to them in my apps there. one more thing, my zenonia 3 data all gone start again at lvl 1
wow, thanx for d review. seems like after using awhile it will turn to Ultra Crystal instead of Oleophobic character. But still (comparing the price of Crystal SGP still around double the Nillkin), does the SP quality worth the price? hehe, sorry for keep asking
honestly imo, no. But that only my opinion. Should really go to shop and compare for yourself.
This post has been edited by ellebasi: Jul 11 2011, 02:57 PM
few noob question (YES, i have read the first page, but still.. ) :
i want to remove the yellow triangle warning sign. tried to follow >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399, but it said "extract the CF-root file until u get the zimage file": I COULDN'T GET IT. after extracted, i just got only 1 file CF-Root-SGS2_XW_OJV_KF1-v4.0-CWM4.tar. where is the zimage? need to re-extract the .tar file? but using what software? apparently my PC cant extract .tar file. needed to push the zimage file into SD card....
and, in order to remove the yellow triangle also, will need to flash stock kernel. so i downloaded : I9100XWKF1_OLBKE5_DXKF1 zip file, then extracted it, i got 4 different files. i recognized them as KERNEL, CODE, MODEM and the other file i dun really knw what its stands for >> GT-I9100-MULTI-CSC-OLBKE5.tar.md5. as mentioned in the guide, using ODIN, flash the stock samsung kernel. does this mean, in ODIN, i have to check on PDA then select the file with the KERNEL name only, then start flash??
last but maybe not least , about nand backup. im not really clear about the term. please correct me if im wrong, to perform a nand backup, go to CWM> backup.. just that? the backup file, where can i find it? should it be saved somewhere else?
to all sifus, thanks in advance.
1) just flash the .tar file..no need extract..use ODIN tick PDA...open from pda..
2) yes..check on PDA flash the kernel only..
3) yup..it saves at clockworkmode>backup> (the name of your backup)..
Anyone install the game Tank Hero from android market ? Have u guys facing hang during the gameplay ?
Like..when u play ...half way it hang there..then sumtimes if u hit HOME button,will go out back..then re-enter it can continue,but sumtimes it just continue hanging there ..
Yup,having same problem and straight uninstall it.
use CWM do to a backup the only problem i faced so far is the battery indicator doesn't show the actual percentage like lite'ning rom i use cwm to do backup before wipe it, and after flash to villain wat i c is most of my apps are restored automatically. only afew need to redownload again from market there, but not a problem since i can access to them in my apps there. one more thing, my zenonia 3 data all gone start again at lvl 1
err..CWM backup is backup ROM...so if i restore..it will be ROM restore also..not the data..
pretty good battery performance morning 8 am till 230pm, 93% left
setting - brightness min - gps off - data packet off - wifi on - 2 applications running background (FB and message) - live wallpaper off - 1 call that last 1 min - few SMS - FB browsing
1) just flash the .tar file..no need extract..use ODIN tick PDA...open from pda..
2) yes..check on PDA flash the kernel only..
3) yup..it saves at clockworkmode>backup> (the name of your backup)..
thanks.
but, based on the guide, need to push zimage file into sd-card, then flash stock kernel, then using CWM, flash the zimage file.. but i cant get the zimage file, how?.. or NO NEED the zimage file? just flash the stock kernel, and done?
Joined: Apr 2011
From: A small town called Malacca
QUOTE(honwei91 @ Jul 11 2011, 02:14 PM)
Anyone install the game Tank Hero from android market ? Have u guys facing hang during the gameplay ?
Like..when u play ...half way it hang there..then sumtimes if u hit HOME button,will go out back..then re-enter it can continue,but sumtimes it just continue hanging there ..
Downloaded it since day one. No problem at all My fav game le!
but, based on the guide, need to push zimage file into sd-card, then flash stock kernel, then using CWM, flash the zimage file.. but i cant get the zimage file, how?.. or NO NEED the zimage file? just flash the stock kernel, and done?
Download 7-zip to extract .tar file. the zImage file is inside the .tar file. Not sure if flashing from the .tar itself will work. I myself bought the jig to remove the exclamation mark.
but, based on the guide, need to push zimage file into sd-card, then flash stock kernel, then using CWM, flash the zimage file.. but i cant get the zimage file, how?.. or NO NEED the zimage file? just flash the stock kernel, and done?
QUOTE(mryellow19 @ Jul 11 2011, 03:16 PM)
Download 7-zip to extract .tar file. the zImage file is inside the .tar file. Not sure if flashing from the .tar itself will work. I myself bought the jig to remove the exclamation mark.
thanks for reply..
I just tried this out of curiosity:
I JUST FLASH THE STOCK KERNEL FROM ODIN, in ODIN, click PDA, choose the stock kernel only, then start flash. phone reboot, THE YELLOW TRIANGLE GONE! no extra step, thats it. DONE.
so i wonder why there are extra steps in the guide to push zimage into sd-card and flash it thru CWM. << in my case, NOT NEEDED TO BE DONE
Jul 9 2011, 08:28 PM, updated 15y ago
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.. my current download speed is max 80KBps only.. it varies from 60-120 but average is 80 now.. using IDM.. thx for ur advice.. they really dun have multiupload links ey for VR2.0?
, noticed this problem some time ago.
) and my SD card gegar a bit = unmounted.
.. i guess yes since the stock browser on SGS2 is fully gpu accelerated and it handles flash nicely indeed.. i guess its one of the key points when comparing sgs2 to other dual core since samsung has developed a perfectly awesome browser, still needs improving on bookmark manager though.. huhu
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