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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 : Frequently Asked Questions Part 2 Post # 5 : Roms discussions, Tips & Tricks Post # 6 : Commonly used Apps, Recommended Widgets, Malaysian Telco Settings Post # 7 : Accessories Post # 8 : Users Listing
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).
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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 . Supporting data of the apps goes to the other about 12 GB 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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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.
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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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Code: Country: AW Hungary AZ France BD Cyprus, Greece BY Greece CB Poland CE Benelux CP Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden DB Vietnam DC Thailand DD India DT Australia DX Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam DZ Malaysia, Singapore JA South Africa JC Algeria, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, Tunisia JP Arabic JR Arabic JV Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Morocco, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia,South Africa, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
JW West Africa JX Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Morocco, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia,South Africa, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey KA Turkey ME France MK Serbia MS France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, UK MT Switserland MY Italy NH Latvia PO France PU Russia UB Brazil XA Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, United Kingdom XB Denmark, Norway, Sweden XC Portugal, Spain XD Croatia, Czech, Hungary, Slovakia XE Bulgaria, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Russia, Ukraine XF Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania XP UK, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Poland, Portuguese, Turkey XX Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom XW Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom ZC China, Hong Kong ZH Hong Kong ZS China, Hong Kong ZT Taiwan
Network carrier codes: Provider: Country: AA T-Mobile Germany AB Orange UK AC Vodafone UK AD O2 UK AE SFR France AF Orange France AG Bouygues France AH Wind Italy AI TIM Italy AK T-Mobile AM Vodafone Germany AN E-Plus Germany AO O2 AR Voafone Netherlands AS KPN Netherlands AT T-Mobile AU Mobilkom Austria AX Telfort Netherlands AY O2 UK BA Airtel Spain BB Tmn Portugal BC Vodafone Portugal BE Orange Netherlands BF Optimus Purtugal BG Telefonica Spain BH Debitel Germany BI Virgin UK BK Orange Polland BM Swisscom Switzerland BN AMena Spain BO T-Mobile Germany BR Era GSM BS T-Mobile BT T-Mobile BU Vodafone T-Mobile BV Orange Switzerland BW O2 United Kingdom BX Meteor Ireland CA TCL Portugal CC Beeline Russia CD Proximus Belgium CG Telia Mobitel Sweden CH Sing Tel Singapore CJ Pannon Hungary CK Tele2 Sweden CT Tdc Denmark CU One Austria CV Telenor Norway CW SUN Switzerland CX Plus GSM Poland DE SingTel Singapore DT Optus Australia DV Telstra Australia EF Cellcom Malaysia EI Digicel Pacific JB Vodacom South Africa JD Cell c South Africa MA Cosmote Greece MB Vodafone Mclaren MD Telia Sonera Finland MG MegaFon Russia MJ Vodafone Italy MM Tele Ring Austria MR VIPnet Croatia MU O2 MV Netcom Norway MW Telenor Denmark NA Nrj France NB Tele2 Norway NE H3G Nordic Sweden NP H3G Italy PC MTS Russia PD Svyaznoi Russia PM Play Poland PN Mobitel Solvenia RE Yoigo Spain RG Telekom Monte Serbia RJ Omnitel Lithuania SH HT-Eronet Bosnia & Herzegovina SS Vodafone Japan UC Cingular USA UH ENTEL PCS Chile UI TIM Brazil UK Movistar UM TELCEL Mexico UR ComCell Colombia UO Oi Brazil UT Claro Brazil UV T-Mobile USA UX Rogers Canada UY Claro Chile UZ FIDO Canada VB BrasilTelecom Brazil VC Claro Argentina VD Telecom Personal Argentina VE Movistar Argentina WP Movistar Peru VI Vivo GSM Brazil ZM China Mobile China
Letter Year Month A 2001 January B 2002 February C 2003 March D 2004 April E 2005 May F 2006 June G 2007 Jule H 2008 August I 2009 September J 2010 October K 2011 November L 2012 December
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
my call log force closed on me...didnt notice when happened..just coincident i found out today..i think after doing CWM backup..coz even i restore back, it still same..
stock rom..xxkg2..planning to flash litening rom ..dunno if this will fix this problem or not
never followed a thread that keep closing and opening in new version but worth following. every post learn new stuff but head still dizzy trying to understand keep it up. Most informative thread ever
Joined: Jun 2011
From: Klang,Selangor,Malaysia/ Belgaum,Karnataka,India
Congratz on the 10th!! woohooo... this phone is tooo hot... actually sometimes, it's REALLY hot when playing games lol...
Well, waveweaver, I'm sure I tried that also on my N97, just catn get it to sync but WHO CARES! I'm done with nokia and I'm loving my SGS2 now haha, so, forget bout Nokia haha....
I can always use SDcard to transfer but now all contacts are in my SGS2 liao, N97 no more use liao, looks like a rubbish LOL
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QUOTE(reijikageyama @ Jul 29 2011, 07:21 PM)
whooo first page again!!
getting better battery life unplugged at 8am and still left 50% now
wOOt wOOt?! how? how?!
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Joined: Apr 2011
From: A small town called Malacca
QUOTE(reijikageyama @ Jul 29 2011, 07:21 PM)
whooo first page again!!
getting better battery life unplugged at 8am and still left 50% now
Nice! I plug out at 7.15 today and until now 60% battery.
Attached is the ss but at 9.30 I got a reboot cos couldn't detect wifi. So have to plus like 2-3 hours extra. Always on wifi since I am at office. Wifi on from 8 until now O.O but data will auto off when wifi connected
Using Litening 4.2 by the way and some insane UV. Tomorrow will try Villian 2.3 lite and see if can give me even better life
This post has been edited by nicregi: Jul 29 2011, 07:29 PM
Woohoo saying hello to v10!! not long before it reached v11 and same as my ol' Desire now. i think it has potential to reach v15-20 until next galaxy comes out. my next stop is tab 10.1 or 8.9. wont be changing phone so soon. except i'll add more. maybe nexus s next time.
Joined: Jun 2011
From: Klang,Selangor,Malaysia/ Belgaum,Karnataka,India
QUOTE(nicregi @ Jul 29 2011, 07:26 PM)
Nice! I plug out at 7.15 today and until now 60% battery.
Attached is the ss but at 9.30 I got a reboot cos couldn't detect wifi.
Litening ROM really so good arh? can save so much battery?... too bad I wont flash it anytime soon...
Added on July 29, 2011, 7:29 pm
QUOTE(LuffyPSP @ Jul 29 2011, 07:28 PM)
Woohoo saying hello to v10!! not long before it reached v11 and same as my ol' Desire now. i think it has potential to reach v15-20 until next galaxy comes out. my next stop is tab 10.1 or 8.9. wont be changing phone so soon. except i'll add more. maybe nexus s next time.
walau... you damn rich bro... >.<
This post has been edited by T0mmytky: Jul 29 2011, 07:29 PM
Joined: Apr 2011
From: A small town called Malacca
QUOTE(LuffyPSP @ Jul 29 2011, 07:28 PM)
Woohoo saying hello to v10!! not long before it reached v11 and same as my ol' Desire now. i think it has potential to reach v15-20 until next galaxy comes out. my next stop is tab 10.1 or 8.9. wont be changing phone so soon. except i'll add more. maybe nexus s next time.
Wah I also want to buy tab 10.1 le but donno Celcom offer good deal or not
QUOTE(T0mmytky @ Jul 29 2011, 07:28 PM)
Litening ROM really so good arh? can save so much battery?... too bad I wont flash it anytime soon...
For me, Litening = Villian = Exynos Extreme.
These three are the best ROM I ever try. Of course, it depends on your preference cos honestly, I get bored easily with colours. So when boring, change lo. Use CWM to restore when not that bored any more
Added on July 29, 2011, 7:33 pm
QUOTE(kazama82 @ Jul 29 2011, 07:30 PM)
just done flash litening 4.2..but still my call log force closed on me...haish...
I didn't experience that wor. Have you try to do full wipe, clear cache and clear dalvik?
QUOTE(todinidot @ Jul 29 2011, 07:31 PM)
omg omg... 8.9 coming to mesia...
Wut? Earth quake?
This post has been edited by nicregi: Jul 29 2011, 07:33 PM
Litening ROM really so good arh? can save so much battery?... too bad I wont flash it anytime soon...
Added on July 29, 2011, 7:29 pm
walau... you damn rich bro... >.<
no lah. it goes with the situation. i'm a student bro a student. no job whatsoever yet~~ so not many responsibilites yet. but would love to buy new gadgets when any new one released like uncle benny whenever he want. still got 1 year and a half before graduate.
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QUOTE(LuffyPSP @ Jul 29 2011, 07:34 PM)
no lah. it goes with the situation. i'm a student bro a student. no job whatsoever yet~~ so not many responsibilites yet. but would love to buy new gadgets when any new one released like uncle benny whenever he want. still got 1 year and a half before graduate.
Wish to be UncleBenny too. Currently working but due to too much commitment, sigh, have to jimat jimat >.<
no lah. it goes with the situation. i'm a student bro a student. no job whatsoever yet~~ so not many responsibilites yet. but would love to buy new gadgets when any new one released like uncle benny whenever he want. still got 1 year and a half before graduate.
You're a student bro, a student. Not earning money oso can buy new gadges..if not rich is what
Wah I also want to buy tab 10.1 le but donno Celcom offer good deal or not For me, Litening = Villian = Exynos Extreme.
These three are the best ROM I ever try. Of course, it depends on your preference cos honestly, I get bored easily with colours. So when boring, change lo. Use CWM to restore when not that bored any more
Added on July 29, 2011, 7:33 pm
I didn't experience that wor. Have you try to do full wipe, clear cache and clear dalvik? Wut? Earth quake?
I kinda tempted to try Litening so many times but stopped i dont know why. Still on Villain since the day i bought my phone. Exynos seems more bloated than the stock but looks promising even though that.
i downloaded litening 4.2 but still dont know whether to try or not. i'm a lazy guy that lazy to restore nandroid just for trying. i only restore them when something is broken or i actually reverting back for a reason. for trying, no~~ if i try, i would stay at least a week. cuz if not, i'll be flashing hunter like the ol' days on Desire. in 1 day flashed 4 to 5 times. sometimes not even restoring apps. just install one by one through market and apply settings one by one again. and i used to flash while on the car. while driving and found a traffic light, Nandroid backup. found another one, flash a new rom! another light, damn it booted but FC like mad. at next stop, nandroid restore. thats how mad flasher i was.
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QUOTE(todinidot @ Jul 29 2011, 07:39 PM)
huhuhu.. not earth quake.... tablet 8.9
Paiseh...not so techno
Added on July 29, 2011, 7:45 pm
QUOTE(LuffyPSP @ Jul 29 2011, 07:42 PM)
I kinda tempted to try Litening so many times but stopped i dont know why. Still on Villain since the day i bought my phone. Exynos seems more bloated than the stock but looks promising even though that.
i downloaded litening 4.2 but still dont know whether to try or not. i'm a lazy guy that lazy to restore nandroid just for trying. i only restore them when something is broken or i actually reverting back for a reason. for trying, no~~ if i try, i would stay at least a week. cuz if not, i'll be flashing hunter like the ol' days on Desire. in 1 day flashed 4 to 5 times. sometimes not even restoring apps. just install one by one through market and apply settings one by one again. and i used to flash while on the car. while driving and found a traffic light, Nandroid backup. found another one, flash a new rom! another light, damn it booted but FC like mad. at next stop, nandroid restore. thats how mad flasher i was.
Walau...last time I heard people say VR best with battery but when I try, macam no difference only. But I notice KG3 really better. Honestly Litening is great but tempted to play with VR. Maybe tomorrow morning I play and see how good it is. If good, keep lo. But going for VR 2.3 lite. I really love Exynos cos the chap actualyl take out all samsung apps etc. So really good in saving my time and I do not need to worry so much about deleting apps I dont use. Moreover, I feel samsung apps sucks battery.
This post has been edited by nicregi: Jul 29 2011, 07:45 PM
Wish to be UncleBenny too. Currently working but due to too much commitment, sigh, have to jimat jimat >.<
well we should be grateful of what we have man. i have ps3 games to catch up too~~ damn it yesterday spend almost 500 buying sgs2 accessories edy~~ now i dont have money to buy a game.
QUOTE(gingerman2408 @ Jul 29 2011, 07:39 PM)
You're a student bro, a student. Not earning money oso can buy new gadges..if not rich is what
the "no commitment yet" commentdidnt help eh? huhu no rich la. seriously~~
QUOTE(todinidot @ Jul 29 2011, 07:39 PM)
huhuhu.. not earth quake.... tablet 8.9
if not 10.1 then its this one. haha cuz its smaller but same powerful since got MHL adapter and USB OTG for SGS2, can use on this tab also. yay save some money on accessories.
Added on July 29, 2011, 7:48 pm
QUOTE(nicregi @ Jul 29 2011, 07:42 PM)
Paiseh...not so techno
Added on July 29, 2011, 7:45 pm
Walau...last time I heard people say VR best with battery but when I try, macam no difference only. But I notice KG3 really better. Honestly Litening is great but tempted to play with VR. Maybe tomorrow morning I play and see how good it is. If good, keep lo. But going for VR 2.3 lite. I really love Exynos cos the chap actualyl take out all samsung apps etc. So really good in saving my time and I do not need to worry so much about deleting apps I dont use. Moreover, I feel samsung apps sucks battery.
you cant judge rom in few days. it gets better over time. thats what i learnt while on Desire. Rom need to stabilize with modem and kernel and they take time. its not happening in 4-5 charges to see battery improvements. i flashed too much on Desire that i dont care bout battery anymore. and now i bought a spare battery on sgs2 meaning luffy the flasher will appear soon. haha~~
This post has been edited by LuffyPSP: Jul 29 2011, 07:48 PM
Lite'ning Rom is one of my favorite.. but now on Batista.. damm fast.. battery life also improve alot.. but yes.. everything depend on yr usage.. moderate use (most of usage was for a phone call) can get 1 day 15 hours until the battery drain..
try different kernel and use it for 2-3 days.. u will find which kernel is the best for u..
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[quote=LuffyPSP,Jul 29 2011, 07:45 PM]you cant judge rom in few days. it gets better over time. thats what i learnt while on Desire. Rom need to stabilize with modem and kernel and they take time. its not happening in 4-5 charges to see battery improvements. i flashed too much on Desire that i dont care bout battery anymore. and now i bought a spare battery on sgs2 meaning luffy the flasher will appear soon. haha~~
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Yup you are right. I usually just test it for 48 hours and I will decide. SG2 roms come out so fast and I easily get bored with the same colour. So, bored = CWM backup, titanium backup, FLASH baby!
Added on July 29, 2011, 7:54 pm[quote=LuffyPSP,Jul 29 2011, 07:45 PM] well we should be grateful of what we have man. i have ps3 games to catch up too~~ damn it yesterday spend almost 500 buying sgs2 accessories edy~~ now i dont have money to buy a game. the "no commitment yet" commentdidnt help eh? huhu no rich la. seriously~~ if not 10.1 then its this one. haha cuz its smaller but same powerful since got MHL adapter and USB OTG for SGS2, can use on this tab also. yay save some money on accessories. True. I am happy that I progress so far in 5 years but I still to improve more. Want to get married
[quote=zoule HCo,Jul 29 2011, 07:52 PM] Lite'ning Rom is one of my favorite.. but now on Batista.. damm fast.. battery life also improve alot.. but yes.. everything depend on yr usage.. moderate use (most of usage was for a phone call) can get 1 day 15 hours until the battery drain..
try different kernel and use it for 2-3 days.. u will find which kernel is the best for u..
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Batista? Heard about it (and many good things) but yet to try it. Wish I got 2 Sg2 then can flash flash flash. Maybe encourage my gf to buy Sg2 then can flash hers
This post has been edited by nicregi: Jul 29 2011, 07:54 PM
Lite'ning Rom is one of my favorite.. but now on Batista.. damm fast.. battery life also improve alot.. but yes.. everything depend on yr usage.. moderate use (most of usage was for a phone call) can get 1 day 15 hours until the battery drain..
try different kernel and use it for 2-3 days.. u will find which kernel is the best for u..
i see one of the user in XDA got have 98% with 7 hours of use using Ninpo's kernel in the thread. and i see he uses some app in his screenshot, but still -2% only is incredible. he is using Batista rom when i read it.
QUOTE(nicregi @ Jul 29 2011, 07:52 PM)
Yup you are right. I usually just test it for 48 hours and I will decide. SG2 roms come out so fast and I easily get bored with the same colour. So, bored = CWM backup, titanium backup, FLASH baby!
Added on July 29, 2011, 7:54 pm
Batista? Heard about it (and many good things) but yet to try it. Wish I got 2 Sg2 then can flash flash flash. Maybe encourage my gf to buy Sg2 then can flash hers
hahahaha~~ i got bored with them easily too but i kept on coming back to stock most of the time. same while on Desire, always gone for Gingerbread stock look. those green icons. sometimes i use Froyo themes(those white bar). man stock looks never got bored to me.
@nicregi - lolz what happen to your post. its a mess. hahaha i want to get married too!!!!
This post has been edited by LuffyPSP: Jul 29 2011, 07:59 PM
Guys, what modem r u on.. mine oftenly losing signal even forces me to reboot.. not a maxis issue since my friend is not facing it..
im on VR 2.3, KG2 modem, cfroot kg3 kernel.. or is it due to this new sim? i converted from prepaid back to maxis postpaid.. hmm.. didnt face this before
kerker, i edi dun care bout the battery life anymore what are the apps related to ur call log/ contact/ sms u installed? google it: swypebeta
none..i only used go sms...contact also used stock..but when ever open call log, it force closed...hope someone can help me out..thanks..im using TB pro...which app i should wipe or restore..
Guys, what modem r u on.. mine oftenly losing signal even forces me to reboot.. not a maxis issue since my friend is not facing it..
im on VR 2.3, KG2 modem, cfroot kg3 kernel.. or is it due to this new sim? i converted from prepaid back to maxis postpaid.. hmm.. didnt face this before
none..i only used go sms...contact also used stock..but when ever open call log, it force closed...hope someone can help me out..thanks..im using TB pro...which app i should wipe or restore..
I'm using GO SMS Pro..so far no problem with my call log..no lag or FC
Guys, what modem r u on.. mine oftenly losing signal even forces me to reboot.. not a maxis issue since my friend is not facing it..
im on VR 2.3, KG2 modem, cfroot kg3 kernel.. or is it due to this new sim? i converted from prepaid back to maxis postpaid.. hmm.. didnt face this before
Try flash another kernel.. wipe delvik cache and than flash it..
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QUOTE(Lineage @ Jul 29 2011, 08:06 PM)
I'm using GO SMS Pro..so far no problem with my call log..no lag or FC
Go SMS Pro and Go FB Chat FTW. Seriously this two really great man. Love them so much /gg
Added on July 29, 2011, 8:21 pm
QUOTE(pluginbaby @ Jul 29 2011, 08:03 PM)
Guys, what modem r u on.. mine oftenly losing signal even forces me to reboot.. not a maxis issue since my friend is not facing it..
im on VR 2.3, KG2 modem, cfroot kg3 kernel.. or is it due to this new sim? i converted from prepaid back to maxis postpaid.. hmm.. didnt face this before
@Pluginbaby I think you should upgrade your modem. As I heard some people having the same problem and after updating the modem as what pulser said, it solved the problem. Something to think about
This post has been edited by nicregi: Jul 29 2011, 08:21 PM
Thx for the feedback guys.. trying now combo KG3 kernel and modem.. lets see how it will work.. its hard for me to move to another kernel not supporting tegrak cuz paid for it edi.. LOL.. still, CFroot served me well all this while.. tempted to try Hardcore's kernel soon
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QUOTE(pluginbaby @ Jul 29 2011, 08:22 PM)
Thx for the feedback guys.. trying now combo KG3 kernel and modem.. lets see how it will work.. its hard for me to move to another kernel not supporting tegrak cuz paid for it edi.. LOL.. still, CFroot served me well all this while.. tempted to try Hardcore's kernel soon
You mean SpeedMod? SpeedMod is really batetry saving people saying. Not sure ba but I played with it for 2 days and so, so only la.
Well, waveweaver, I'm sure I tried that also on my N97, just catn get it to sync but WHO CARES! I'm done with nokia and I'm loving my SGS2 now haha, so, forget bout Nokia haha....
I can always use SDcard to transfer but now all contacts are in my SGS2 liao, N97 no more use liao, looks like a rubbish
Yes., N97 is nokia biggest epic failure in the company high-end phone history.and make a lot of their customer change to other brand including me.
~~ sigh~~ But i still have soft spot for nokia. Hopefully MeeGo and Windows will revive nokia legacy to the place where it once belong ~ someday.
This post has been edited by waveweaver: Jul 29 2011, 08:43 PM
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QUOTE(gingerman2408 @ Jul 29 2011, 07:39 PM)
You're a student bro, a student. Not earning money oso can buy new gadges..if not rich is what
LOL, good question I'm still a medical student, and I admit my family is quite ok with financial BUT when I want to buy a new gadgets, my parents will give me "that' look hahaha... I'm sure you know what look that is lol so I seldom change phone, maybe 2 years once? depends if phone cacat/spoilt... Been using Nokia all the way and this is the first time I jumped from Nokia Symbian to Samsung Android! xD
Added on July 29, 2011, 9:24 pm
QUOTE(zoule HCo @ Jul 29 2011, 07:52 PM)
Lite'ning Rom is one of my favorite.. but now on Batista.. damm fast.. battery life also improve alot.. but yes.. everything depend on yr usage.. moderate use (most of usage was for a phone call) can get 1 day 15 hours until the battery drain..
try different kernel and use it for 2-3 days.. u will find which kernel is the best for u..
I've one question: Do you guys think I should flash my SGS2 to a custom ROM? What are the pros and cons?
P/S: I'm a first time user of Android
Added on July 29, 2011, 9:25 pm
QUOTE(Fallenangelz @ Jul 29 2011, 07:56 PM)
kerker, i edi dun care bout the battery life anymore what are the apps related to ur call log/ contact/ sms u installed? google it: swypebeta
Thanks Fallenangelz, will try that swypebeta... swype in chinese sounds cool xD
This post has been edited by T0mmytky: Jul 29 2011, 09:25 PM
LOL, good question I'm still a medical student, and I admit my family is quite ok with financial BUT when I want to buy a new gadgets, my parents will give me "that' look hahaha... I'm sure you know what look that is lol so I seldom change phone, maybe 2 years once? depends if phone cacat/spoilt... Been using Nokia all the way and this is the first time I jumped from Nokia Symbian to Samsung Android! xD
Added on July 29, 2011, 9:24 pm
I've one question: Do you guys think I should flash my SGS2 to a custom ROM? What are the pros and cons?
P/S: I'm a first time user of Android
Added on July 29, 2011, 9:25 pm
Thanks Fallenangelz, will try that swypebeta... swype in chinese sounds cool xD
well u shud thank uncle google instead @@
btw rmb to wipe ur preinstalled swype data using Titanium backup and uninstall it before installing swype beta 3.0
LOL, good question I'm still a medical student, and I admit my family is quite ok with financial BUT when I want to buy a new gadgets, my parents will give me "that' look hahaha... I'm sure you know what look that is lol so I seldom change phone, maybe 2 years once? depends if phone cacat/spoilt... Been using Nokia all the way and this is the first time I jumped from Nokia Symbian to Samsung Android! xD
Added on July 29, 2011, 9:24 pm
I've one question: Do you guys think I should flash my SGS2 to a custom ROM? What are the pros and cons?
P/S: I'm a first time user of Android
Added on July 29, 2011, 9:25 pm
Thanks Fallenangelz, will try that swypebeta... swype in chinese sounds cool xD
well i uh use my own money? so my parents dont give me THAT look since its my money. hoho~~ i'm a software student. i change once a year. last year my first android. 2010 phone of the year HTC Desire. bought it before they announced DEsire is 2010 phone of the year. hope SGS2 2011 phone of the year since i bought it haha~~
many things happens the day i got SGS2. CM7 first nightly coming in, KG2 leaked, Ninphetamin 2.0 got out. all make me confused lol. why i just bought and so many stuff coming out.
dont matter you are first time user of Android, its your decision lolz to use custom rom or not. on my first day of using android last year, i rooted and flash custom rom without asking lol. cuz nothing good will come asking something that is based on your preferences. its free and doable by yourself. if you need step by step guide i'm ok with it but regrading yes or no, should or not, pros and cons, i hate it. it is something to be feel by yourself.
i'm not getting mad or something. if you PM me asking step by step guide without asking other preferences question, i can be quite nice
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QUOTE(Fallenangelz @ Jul 29 2011, 10:12 PM)
Swype Beta i wonder uncle google bring u to which wonderland already
Thanks a lot bro! haha, looks cool...
Well, sometimes I get really blur reading comments because I'm too new to android and I dont even some phrase/words/shortforms you guys are talking about and I think I better stick with the stock ROM first hahaha... maybe need some sifus to teach me face to face lol or else I dont know what will happen to my phone xD
not sure it's a bug or reality..with litening 4.2, my network and wifi most of the time showing full bar compare to stock ROM..start liking this ROM already
This post has been edited by kazama82: Jul 29 2011, 10:54 PM
so far i used okay..no problem..kenot finish my 1GB data...too many place got wifi..house, office, kopitiam..
Really? I already sign up for the 1.5 GB, end up saying that i haven sign up. Come out with a massive 7k bill and 'discounted' to 250. WTF....most important , ask me to wait for 5 days for 'investigation', and request me don't switch on the mobile data.......tada my beloved S2 now is a handicapped droid.
Really? I already sign up for the 1.5 GB, end up saying that i haven sign up. Come out with a massive 7k bill and 'discounted' to 250. WTF....most important , ask me to wait for 5 days for 'investigation', and request me don't switch on the mobile data.......tada my beloved S2 now is a handicapped droid.
my friend recently got hit by a 500 bill i checked his 3g watchdog and he barely used half of his capacity, he dam now wanna switch to digi smart plan ad
Really? I already sign up for the 1.5 GB, end up saying that i haven sign up. Come out with a massive 7k bill and 'discounted' to 250. WTF....most important , ask me to wait for 5 days for 'investigation', and request me don't switch on the mobile data.......tada my beloved S2 now is a handicapped droid.
i got this once. i got 5k charge and discounted to RM300++. more wtf than you~~
Really? I already sign up for the 1.5 GB, end up saying that i haven sign up. Come out with a massive 7k bill and 'discounted' to 250. WTF....most important , ask me to wait for 5 days for 'investigation', and request me don't switch on the mobile data.......tada my beloved S2 now is a handicapped droid.
owh wow..really?..that's bad man...really sux..i signup iValue plan for this SGS2...coz last time when i want to sign 500MB data, they say no sgs2 contract yet..and they dont make money with sgs2 contract..so they offer me iValue plan instead..monthly same as 500MB android package..Rm100 vs RM50+RM48 but iValue with 1GB data
i already get my first bill and showing prorated how much i used from last value plus package plus iValue package..- rebate RM80 per month for 6 month from advance payment i pay during purchase this phone..so last month only pay RM78 since i bundle with broadband (RM30+RM48)
my friend recently got hit by a 500 bill i checked his 3g watchdog and he barely used half of his capacity, he dam now wanna switch to digi smart plan ad
i got this once. i got 5k charge and discounted to RM300++. more wtf than you~~
How do u resolve that later to make sure it never happen again? Actually really thinking of switching to digi smart plan if that kind of stupid situation always come up and had to argue with the stupiak customer services. However, maxis still have the fastest network.
How do u resolve that later to make sure it never happen again? Actually really thinking of switching to digi smart plan if that kind of stupid situation always come up and had to argue with the stupiak customer services. However, maxis still have the fastest network.
resolve? no it happens on first month only. after that normal charges already. i dont know why but i paid almost RM400 on my first month. i want to complaint but well i was a noob back then. after that Rm180 la as I was expecting. next month is the last. yay! now can downgrade to RM100 plan. Rm180 is too much. still wont ditch maxis despite that, it have the widest 3G network of all. and now i'm getting H+ most of the time. how can i ditch this kind of speed.
OoOhh., real SGSII but white in colour.? Same price.? Okay anybody what to buy my black SGSII. Gonna migrate to white ~~Woottt.!!
la you dont know i see. yeah real one. dun know the price though. i'm not interested. my white casing got dirty edy~~ waiting for my black mesh case now.
Added on July 29, 2011, 11:19 pm
QUOTE(stevenryl86 @ Jul 29 2011, 10:43 PM)
Samsung Galaxy S 2 - bought last week.
Samsung Galaxy Plus- bought 2 hours ago.
you suck!!! kidding. damn it buy me one ler.
This post has been edited by LuffyPSP: Jul 29 2011, 11:19 PM
la you dont know i see. yeah real one. dun know the price though. i'm not interested. my white casing got dirty edy~~ waiting for my black mesh case now.
Uughh., hate casing of any kind. Surely the white SGSII can be wipe clean easily if got dirty :-P
yaaaahh ..the charges of digi smart plan might looks very tempting ,,but ..3G coverage is VERY VERY poor ...
I am opposite of you ...from digi ,,I MNP to maxis ..!!!
Just an advice to you. do call 123 and confirm about ur activation of data plan and keep the verification sms in vault. They said that is the only 'Ultimate prove' which i lost it during flashing ROM in S2.
My battery life still at 80% after 20hrs on latest miui rom. so many custom rom updates mushroom almost daily but i am happy with miui, which is very stable now on kg3. a few bugs yet to be resolved though. disappointed i still cannot find a way to install google navigation, any sifu to help me?
how much capacity is that?11200 mah right? how many full charge cycle for SGS2?
Added on July 29, 2011, 11:41 pm
QUOTE(Teng N @ Jul 29 2011, 11:36 PM)
My battery life still at 80% after 20hrs on latest miui rom. so many custom rom updates mushroom almost daily but i am happy with miui, which is very stable now on kg3. a few bugs yet to be resolved though. disappointed i still cannot find a way to install google navigation, any sifu to help me?
iinm, page 1 has the google navigation installation guides...or you can search for xda too..
i am not sure works on miui or not
This post has been edited by Vcys86: Jul 29 2011, 11:41 PM
anyone here got the yellow tint issue on the left side of the screen?? i just noticed mine got it... damn... just got the set exchange a new 1.. now notice another issue... don't know go back to the 1U SEP better or go to samsung service center better... btw, can get a exchange or change the display?
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QUOTE(Fallenangelz @ Jul 29 2011, 09:27 PM)
well u shud thank uncle google instead @@
btw rmb to wipe ur preinstalled swype data using Titanium backup and uninstall it before installing swype beta 3.0
Sorry Fallenangelz but where to download the SwypeBeta, I cant find a donwload link from the website you gave? am I suppose to find it in another website/forum? >.< sorry for being noob
anyone here got the yellow tint issue on the left side of the screen?? i just noticed mine got it... damn... just got the set exchange a new 1.. now notice another issue... don't know go back to the 1U SEP better or go to samsung service center better... btw, can get a exchange or change the display?
Sorry Fallenangelz but where to download the SwypeBeta, I cant find a donwload link from the website you gave? am I suppose to find it in another website/forum? >.< sorry for being noob
you can just google swype beta
QUOTE(Vcys86 @ Jul 29 2011, 11:47 PM)
i bought the 6600mah, but it doesn't work like full charge cycle x 4... in fact, it only last for 1.5x to 2x cycle... not sure it is norm or not
actually i have the 6600 mAh too, starting tomorrow i'll test mine see can last how many cycle, will get back to you
yeah i know your gurl is completely naked right~~ i only have SP. buying case cuz gatal tgn only. i'm studying at UTM skudai. buy now break. will only comeback after raya.
Luffy so you are UITM student i thought u study in kl, so anyone else from jb area
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QUOTE(destEX @ Jul 29 2011, 04:36 PM)
that's a big yoobao, 11200 mah u going backpack trip izzit lol
I'm going back to Msia for cuti Hari Raya. So 12 hours flight requires extra battery for my SGS2 to play games, movies etc
QUOTE(Vcys86 @ Jul 29 2011, 04:40 PM)
how much capacity is that?11200 mah right? how many full charge cycle for SGS2?
Just received 2 hours ago, so cannot give review yet. if we devide 11200/1650 = 6.7cycles but I believe it won't last that long, can get 4 cycles pon dah good enough
Yup, confirm yellowish tint. Go change it AGAIN but this time take your time to test it first. Could save a hassle of going back there again ~~lol~~
Happy changing dude.!
damn.. should i go to the service center instead to the dealer? btw.. for the 1 to 1 exchange.. need to be within how many days since the purchase did...
This post has been edited by edwinlcw: Jul 30 2011, 12:07 AM
My battery life still at 80% after 20hrs on latest miui rom. so many custom rom updates mushroom almost daily but i am happy with miui, which is very stable now on kg3. a few bugs yet to be resolved though. disappointed i still cannot find a way to install google navigation, any sifu to help me?
guys, ive been meaning to ask this, in titanium backup, what is the system data content?
That' s include you phone system data, i think. For backup and restore should be okay BUT to reinstall back any apps should be apps + data ONLY if you want your data in your apps back. Otherwise just install apps only.
Upgrade, CPU voltage adjustable (not be liable for any damage to the phone if you enter an incorrect voltage-VALUE leave the default settings); You can overclock to 1600MHz Added JHash ver 3rd Modified speed tweak BFQ I / O scheduler by default inserted v2 Amendments allocation SLQB Modified memory and battery Flashabile CIFS module separately and useful with CIFS Manager (included in ROM)
-Added a new theme Thunderbolt Added notification-bar with 6 buttons Power-menu -All other changes in previous releases.
I have not tried mkv playback on my sgs ii before. iam uoloading one now to test. should not be a problem i guess. the kniwn bug is towards 1080 video recording.
btw, latest miui update now available based on new CM7 android v.2.3.5 ,have not decided whether to flash this new base cos there are reportson online theme FC
Sorry Fallenangelz but where to download the SwypeBeta, I cant find a donwload link from the website you gave? am I suppose to find it in another website/forum? >.< sorry for being noob
this is no more about noob in android anymore. its totally requesting for spoon feeding, not up to your mouth but directly into your stomach
How come i from stock rom 2.3.4 XXKG2 flash to XXKG3, and in the same time i flash csc and modem also, but after succesful all my apps, contact, sms deleted.
Want to know the reason, then next time i can prevent it
tried... still the same but is not that obvious...
last time i aso facing this issue, call the dealer they said dun hav stock to change, then no choice go to sme. sme said they can fix it but not replace coz they said they are a service center not dealer...
then no choice, let them fix, after fixed, for the first few weeks is ok, later on goes back to yellowish again, but this time not so noticable...
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QUOTE(okboy @ Jul 30 2011, 08:37 AM)
How come i from stock rom 2.3.4 XXKG2 flash to XXKG3, and in the same time i flash csc and modem also, but after succesful all my apps, contact, sms deleted.
Want to know the reason, then next time i can prevent it
1. Backup apps using Titanium Backup Pro
2. Contacts - Sync with Gmail. When you start back, just sync back and done.
3. SMS - I don't restore sms yet so I can't really help ><
last time i aso facing this issue, call the dealer they said dun hav stock to change, then no choice go to sme. sme said they can fix it but not replace coz they said they are a service center not dealer...
then no choice, let them fix, after fixed, for the first few weeks is ok, later on goes back to yellowish again, but this time not so noticable...
i see. i will go to the dealer later to request for a replacement... hopefully they have stocks and let me exchange.. 'cause i just bought it this webnesday.. and this is the 2nd time i go back to them and request for an exchange... wish me good luck...
This post has been edited by edwinlcw: Jul 30 2011, 08:43 AM
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I'm on Miui. I can flash other kernels like hardcore or Ninphetamine kernel. But wifi cant connect. It says error or sometimes it keeps rebooting. I only can use 3G data. Anyone know how to solve?
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Arh! Anyone have a good method for setcpu? Since BAtista has a few more different Mhz keep getting those crashes tested for past 30 minutes and still not able to make it stable yet. Damn! Oh ya, using Angelom kernal 12
I'm on Miui. I can flash other kernels like hardcore or Ninphetamine kernel. But wifi cant connect. It says error or sometimes it keeps rebooting. I only can use 3G data. Anyone know how to solve?
i dont think there is a solution yet. on MIUI I always try to stick to its kernel since it is still beta.
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Question guys.
If on stock browser we click the Home button, I notice in Task manager cpu usage is 0%. So does it mean that it being 'freeze' or still burning electric background?
i read on xda that if wifi not working, there is a script that coincide with each other and make the wifi stuck at obtaining ip address. meaning for the time being, the rom and kernel are not to be together until they fix it.
in this case
VR =! Speedmod VR =! lulz kernel
meaning MIUI doesnt get along with both of those you flash yet. workaround is that by setting static IP or stick to default kernel.
Bbattery life still at 100% after almost 6 hours idle
now with Batista + thunderbolt 12 (new kernel)
its a bug with the graph la, very obvious with the straight blue line underneath it, it shows 5hr+ using battery but if you click the graph above to get the bigger graph you will notice for the x-axis, it says 0 seconds or 1 minute something. Many people ad come and post here with a graph like that when its so obvious its a bug just incase u wanna argue with me like the previous fella, the battery percentage indicator is also linked to the graph, but if ur clever, you would've figure it out by the time you read half of what i posted
This post has been edited by destEX: Jul 30 2011, 10:21 AM
tested MIUI last nite 2am and its becoming laggy after installing my major apps.. now trying SolarFlare S2.. have just noticed its from NeoPhyte the legendary awesome dev from HTC Desire .. really missed his work so im giving it a try indeed
tested MIUI last nite 2am and its becoming laggy after installing my major apps.. now trying SolarFlare S2.. have just noticed its from NeoPhyte the legendary awesome dev from HTC Desire .. really missed his work so im giving it a try indeed
yup yup and i hate how xda branch the dev section actually. and sgs2 dev are kinda competitors and less friendly than in Desire section. some of the dev are mods in there. i dont undertand why Litepro and Neo's rom got into that instead of original development section.
in Desire section all of the dev is sharing everything without caring about who's using who's work. example is Robocik, snq, LeeDroid. all of them have many works taken but they even credit it back to those taking.
in sgs2, you take a thing, you are moved to other section and get flamed by other devs, which has good connections with mods. as much as i love SGS2, i missed the Desire community.
yup yup and i hate how xda branch the dev section actually. and sgs2 dev are kinda competitors and less friendly than in Desire section. some of the dev are mods in there. i dont undertand why Litepro and Neo's rom got into that instead of original development section.
in Desire section all of the dev is sharing everything without caring about who's using who's work. example is Robocik, snq, LeeDroid. all of them have many works taken but they even credit it back to those taking.
in sgs2, you take a thing, you are moved to other section and get flamed by other devs, which has good connections with mods. as much as i love SGS2, i missed the Desire community.
lucky here i can talk freely with you guys.
well i personally believe i'm a flamethrower
stick with VR until CM release stable version i what on my mind, but seems the VR tweaks reli pissed me off for helping me experiencing valuable "FC" exprience
yup yup and i hate how xda branch the dev section actually. and sgs2 dev are kinda competitors and less friendly than in Desire section. some of the dev are mods in there. i dont undertand why Litepro and Neo's rom got into that instead of original development section.
in Desire section all of the dev is sharing everything without caring about who's using who's work. example is Robocik, snq, LeeDroid. all of them have many works taken but they even credit it back to those taking.
in sgs2, you take a thing, you are moved to other section and get flamed by other devs, which has good connections with mods. as much as i love SGS2, i missed the Desire community.
lucky here i can talk freely with you guys.
Wait until they talk about those GPL V2 and V3 nonsense. Then you'll see the real flame of two supporter camps. Happened in SGS1. If you look at all SGS2 kernel developer, all of them have github only hardcore (speedmod) attached his source code. I think he took the neutral way, neither supporting github or not releasing source codes. Angelom, totally avoided XDA. In SGS1, some of the developer left XDA coz of this argument.
yup yup and i hate how xda branch the dev section actually. and sgs2 dev are kinda competitors and less friendly than in Desire section. some of the dev are mods in there. i dont undertand why Litepro and Neo's rom got into that instead of original development section.
in Desire section all of the dev is sharing everything without caring about who's using who's work. example is Robocik, snq, LeeDroid. all of them have many works taken but they even credit it back to those taking.
in sgs2, you take a thing, you are moved to other section and get flamed by other devs, which has good connections with mods. as much as i love SGS2, i missed the Desire community.
lucky here i can talk freely with you guys.
ive seen u around in XDA indeed, my ID is override182 there.. indeed its not a healthy competition at all.. i guess some devs got pissed off and reported to mods that other devs stole their mods, so the mods created the new section to separate.. do they need to give a proof of concept of their ROM to differentiate? honestly i see most ROMs on SGS2 is skinned or removed stock apps except perhaps villainROM which provides tweaks via VRT. Im a big fan of auraxtsense and leedroid so i do know that neophyte is not a copier but he make roms in his own way, his own tweaked base and even his own kernel. Its a one man job compared to some others.
Its becoming a trend but an advantage too for some devs to create an external config app to control the rom and even post it on the market. It shows "originality" since not all devs are able to build apps on their own. EG : Villain, Darky
Honestly if u ask me, i would say the copiers are : Leomar, exynos extreme, touchx, (maybe i missed some).. but the rest is considered not that genuine but more effort being done independently. Not saying themed rom arent good, perhaps it can be better compared to those "original". It suits some ppls likings..
Added on July 30, 2011, 11:14 am
QUOTE(Bugeca @ Jul 30 2011, 11:00 AM)
Wait until they talk about those GPL V2 and V3 nonsense. Then you'll see the real flame of two supporter camps. Happened in SGS1. If you look at all SGS2 kernel developer, all of them have github only hardcore (speedmod) attached his source code. I think he took the neutral way, neither supporting github or not releasing source codes. Angelom, totally avoided XDA. In SGS1, some of the developer left XDA coz of this argument.
it seems like Darky is one of those, but darky was too ego btw eventhough his rom are indeed good. (referring to whole team). I respect AdamG always btw, his cancer donation funding is really good.. but if im in a shoes of a dev, when ur taking it far, its not just a hobby anymore.. Its like being paid to do it until u can afford to buy a newer upcoming device LOL
Added on July 30, 2011, 11:17 ambtw, just noticed SolarFlare rom is DAMN FAST! .. no wonder.. its max default clocked to 1.6Ghz T___T
--> installs setCPU and limits to 1Ghz
This post has been edited by pluginbaby: Jul 30 2011, 11:17 AM
Wait until they talk about those GPL V2 and V3 nonsense. Then you'll see the real flame of two supporter camps. Happened in SGS1. If you look at all SGS2 kernel developer, all of them have github only hardcore (speedmod) attached his source code. I think he took the neutral way, neither supporting github or not releasing source codes. Angelom, totally avoided XDA. In SGS1, some of the developer left XDA coz of this argument.
yeah hardcore is staying away from those. his kernel is great but he is too quiet~~ haha even asking him in his thread will get a reply or 2 only. well kernel dev la kan so i understand. he still yet to release a final version of his kernel. still on test 12.
QUOTE(pluginbaby @ Jul 30 2011, 11:11 AM)
ive seen u around in XDA indeed, my ID is override182 there.. indeed its not a healthy competition at all.. i guess some devs got pissed off and reported to mods that other devs stole their mods, so the mods created the new section to separate.. do they need to give a proof of concept of their ROM to differentiate? honestly i see most ROMs on SGS2 is skinned or removed stock apps except perhaps villainROM which provides tweaks via VRT. Im a big fan of auraxtsense and leedroid so i do know that neophyte is not a copier but he make roms in his own way, his own tweaked base and even his own kernel. Its a one man job compared to some others.
Its becoming a trend but an advantage too for some devs to create an external config app to control the rom and even post it on the market. It shows "originality" since not all devs are able to build apps on their own. EG : Villain, Darky
Honestly if u ask me, i would say the copiers are : Leomar, exynos extreme, touchx, (maybe i missed some).. but the rest is considered not that genuine but more effort being done independently. Not saying themed rom arent good, perhaps it can be better compared to those "original". It suits some ppls likings..
Added on July 30, 2011, 11:14 am it seems like Darky is one of those, but darky was too ego btw eventhough his rom are indeed good. (referring to whole team). I respect AdamG always btw, his cancer donation funding is really good.. but if im in a shoes of a dev, when ur taking it far, its not just a hobby anymore.. Its like being paid to do it until u can afford to buy a newer upcoming device LOL
Added on July 30, 2011, 11:17 ambtw, just noticed SolarFlare rom is DAMN FAST! .. no wonder.. its max default clocked to 1.6Ghz T___T --> installs setCPU and limits to 1Ghz
haha Neo is a fan of overclocking. I flashed his rom the first day i bought my Desire. that time still NextSense until now it got changed to AuraXT. yes he is indeed a one man dev. kernel, rom, theme all on his own. cant complaint anything to him. and his overclocking passion is so damn high lolz~~
i see you see me there too. haha sometimes i ask stupid question in there right? well i dont mind copiers, and they stay silent too so its good. its for the community anyway. Hacre is too harsh lolz everytime i see he write. i kinda like him cuz of his knowledge of kernel but he is not that friendly kind of guy. pulser is the best. he talks like he is not a dev lolz. and he answered to even the most noob question ever without getting angry. even though he is kinda get along with Hacre, he is in different league. he didnt mess with other dev actually(the way i see it). AdamG can be quite badmouth other dev sometimes but i still respect for his work. i remembered he talks bout how CM have bloated codes for various device and such in Oxygen thread. Kali- from CM Desire told me many things bout what AdamG said though. thats where i kinda left Oxygen. but oh well in Desire there is no such wars even some dev didnt like others.
oh and FallenAngels, i flashed almost everything from VRTweaks and no FC ever. not yet i've encountered. never!
lol wao i just root my sgs 2 XD but wanna try install the rom... a bit worry custom rom and official rom are not same right custom rom are made by user official rom are samsung ? is it rooted hp when boot up that time will have a yellow triangle icon?
lol wao i just root my sgs 2 XD but wanna try install the rom... a bit worry custom rom and official rom are not same right custom rom are made by user official rom are samsung ? is it rooted hp when boot up that time will have a yellow triangle icon?
Yes, you'll have the yellow triangle icon if you rooted your phone
yup ok then now wan try install rom but b4 that i go do some research o O got 2.3.4 and 2.3.5 version already? mine is 2.3.3 if wan install rom do i need update version only can install rom ?
yeah hardcore is staying away from those. his kernel is great but he is too quiet~~ haha even asking him in his thread will get a reply or 2 only. well kernel dev la kan so i understand. he still yet to release a final version of his kernel. still on test 12.
Hardcore works will look like Samsung. He has official version and test version and the numbers will be increasing till 20++
He used to be active and replied to all posts back then in SGS1 thread. Lately, after the "attack", he just speaks when needed or to iron out issue. Funny thing is, the attacker living in +0 GMT and expect the answers from someone whose living in +8 GMT. Next day thread closed, then Hardcore gave a very cool comment and forever he keeps his "coldness" till today.
Hardcore works will look like Samsung. He has official version and test version and the numbers will be increasing till 20++
He used to be active and replied to all posts back then in SGS1 thread. Lately, after the "attack", he just speaks when needed or to iron out issue. Funny thing is, the attacker living in +0 GMT and expect the answers from someone whose living in +8 GMT. Next day thread closed, then Hardcore gave a very cool comment and forever he keeps his "coldness" till today.
oh and FallenAngels, i flashed almost everything from VRTweaks and no FC ever. not yet i've encountered. never!
well, the thing is i installed circlemod (blue), and ytd found MIUI inspired theme tweak (bullS**t anyway). feel like wanna test it and give it a go, then after installed the tweak my Launcher Pro keep on FC. dat's where the problem comes in and i have to reflash villain zip
well, the thing is i installed circlemod (blue), and ytd found MIUI inspired theme tweak (bullS**t anyway). feel like wanna test it and give it a go, then after installed the tweak my Launcher Pro keep on FC. dat's where the problem comes in and i have to reflash villain zip
tried reinstalling LPP? and since the MIUI theme have battery change too it might stumbled upon the circlemod you have, which i think why the hell it could involve LPP?? and it have 2 parts, you have to install 1 part, and dont reboot, install part 2 and then reboot. thats the right way. also might consider restoring anything that have relation first. like restore the circlemod first then install the theme since both have relations with framework-res.apk.
btw guys UberMusic 1.0 by Federico out edy! i bought it straight away! RM10.26 only.
tried reinstalling LPP? and since the MIUI theme have battery change too it might stumbled upon the circlemod you have, which i think why the hell it could involve LPP?? and it have 2 parts, you have to install 1 part, and dont reboot, install part 2 and then reboot. thats the right way. also might consider restoring anything that have relation first. like restore the circlemod first then install the theme since both have relations with framework-res.apk.
btw guys UberMusic 1.0 by Federico out edy! i bought it straight away! RM10.26 only.
im waiting for TTpod with equalizer... miss that thang previously on my 5800XM..
tried reinstalling LPP? and since the MIUI theme have battery change too it might stumbled upon the circlemod you have, which i think why the hell it could involve LPP?? and it have 2 parts, you have to install 1 part, and dont reboot, install part 2 and then reboot. thats the right way. also might consider restoring anything that have relation first. like restore the circlemod first then install the theme since both have relations with framework-res.apk.
btw guys UberMusic 1.0 by Federico out edy! i bought it straight away! RM10.26 only.
by restore u mean thru nandroid? btw sometimes when dl-ing i put it idle, and it reboots automatically and make the status bar keep on fc @@
fallenangel u use villain rom 2.3 right how is the wifi is it stable ? last time heard ppl say latest rom wifi not stable now wanna installl custom rom dunno litening rom 4.1 or villain rom 2.3
im waiting for TTpod with equalizer... miss that thang previously on my 5800XM..
Nice.
QUOTE(Fallenangelz @ Jul 30 2011, 12:23 PM)
by restore u mean thru nandroid? btw sometimes when dl-ing i put it idle, and it reboots automatically and make the status bar keep on fc @@
not nandroid la. find the backup in VRTweaks/backup on your sd card. then replace them without the .bak extension in the original folder. example is system/framework. status bar fc is cuz you have clashing mods that you installed previously, related to the same modified file.
fallenangel u use villain rom 2.3 right how is the wifi is it stable ? last time heard ppl say latest rom wifi not stable now wanna installl custom rom dunno litening rom 4.1 or villain rom 2.3
litening i think is 4.2 already lol
wifi is stable if you are using CF root, when using nymph kernel the wifi stucks at obtainin ip address step, and unless u change ur ip to static address (which is impossible in my company), your wifi will stuck there forever@@
hehe ya o XD just now i use the method at page 1 for rooting Rooting using SuperOneClick so if now i wan try install custom rom do i need change kernel ? cause i read at the page 1 of the villian rom
First of all, if you are upgrading from VillainROM 1.2 or above, just flash this from CF-Root version of CWM. I suggest a backup first. A wipe is not required, but if you have issues, is suggested. I updated without a wipe, and no issues here.
If you are installing from another ROM, or stock ROM, you need to be using the CF-Root kernel, as applicable for your current ROM. You can find CF-Root and instructions ....
Hi guys, what to ask a noob question. Let said after I flash litening rom or what, if I want to restore it back to original firmware, can I restore it back using nandroid?
thanks.!! yup, maybe you are right.. but i was expecting about 3x full cycle at least.. anyway, wait for destEX feedback how..
this morning charged from a completely empty battery( i take out, put back, on to make sure really empty) to full 100% using the samsung usb cable coz the white cable abit sohai sohai wan and 1 dot gone. p/s using a andida 2k mah
hehe ya o XD just now i use the method at page 1 for rooting Rooting using SuperOneClick so if now i wan try install custom rom do i need change kernel ? cause i read at the page 1 of the villian rom
First of all, if you are upgrading from VillainROM 1.2 or above, just flash this from CF-Root version of CWM. I suggest a backup first. A wipe is not required, but if you have issues, is suggested. I updated without a wipe, and no issues here.
If you are installing from another ROM, or stock ROM, you need to be using the CF-Root kernel, as applicable for your current ROM. You can find CF-Root and instructions .... i am from custom to root then now i should how ?
will suggest you to flash thru odin for the CF root. after gain superuser and cwm (will have it automatically after flashing cf root) then wipe ur data and cache, then install villainrom via your cwm; which means put the villain file in you sd or ext_sd, then use cwm boot to recovery and flash it
wifi is stable if you are using CF root, when using nymph kernel the wifi stucks at obtainin ip address step, and unless u change ur ip to static address (which is impossible in my company), your wifi will stuck there forever@@
i thought litening use Ninpo's kernel by default? why would it have problems.
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QUOTE(Fallenangelz @ Jul 30 2011, 12:53 PM)
litening i think is 4.2 already lol
wifi is stable if you are using CF root, when using nymph kernel the wifi stucks at obtainin ip address step, and unless u change ur ip to static address (which is impossible in my company), your wifi will stuck there forever@@
I use 4.2 before and my wifi seems fine wor. Kernal Ninpo... Maybe lucky?
QUOTE(silrave @ Jul 30 2011, 12:58 PM)
hehe ya o XD just now i use the method at page 1 for rooting Rooting using SuperOneClick so if now i wan try install custom rom do i need change kernel ? cause i read at the page 1 of the villian rom
First of all, if you are upgrading from VillainROM 1.2 or above, just flash this from CF-Root version of CWM. I suggest a backup first. A wipe is not required, but if you have issues, is suggested. I updated without a wipe, and no issues here.
If you are installing from another ROM, or stock ROM, you need to be using the CF-Root kernel, as applicable for your current ROM. You can find CF-Root and instructions .... i am from custom to root then now i should how ?
if you want to install VR do this.
1. if you do not have chain fire root, go xda, download it and install. If you have installed cf earlier then can ignore #1. 2. Now you got cf already. Install VR by, do backup if you want, MUST wipe full, wipe cache and wipe dalvik. 3. Now install VR through CWM. Power Up, Home and Power at same time. Chosoe install from zip and choose the VR file you saved in your sd card or phone memory. 4. Reboot. 5. Install VR tweak and install the updates in there (some are optional so is your choice). 6. Also good if you update the latest modem (link in VR forum), cos sometime it could affect signal, wifi or something.
Added on July 30, 2011, 1:18 pm
QUOTE(LuffyPSP @ Jul 30 2011, 01:17 PM)
VR got problem with Ninpo's kernel? 99.9% close to impossible to have wifi issues with both of them. and i never got them too.
Same. SpeedMod, Ninpo and all those kernal never give me such wifi problem....
This post has been edited by nicregi: Jul 30 2011, 01:18 PM
so now how since i use superoneclick root my device already my device now are rooted ..... CFROOT i cant found in page 1 here or now i need install cwm? cause my sgs2 just got superuser no cwm
paiseh paiseh, nymph's problem for me is the setcpu =.= afterall still prefer CFroot. with nymph kernel the cwm seems got some bug, i cant reflash VR when using nymph kernel
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QUOTE(Teng N @ Jul 30 2011, 02:58 AM)
may i ask any specific reason you decided not to stay on its default kernel?
and did you tried theme manager, any force close issue ? keen to know before i flash.
Sorry late reply. I went to sleep just night
I just want to try and modify lil bit. You know once we use Android sure gatal tangan want to change here and there. I wish I can OC a bit to 1.3ghz but it seems it has wifi problem
o O ok i go xda http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126522 find the chainfire already ^^ but ... i follow all the rules and steps it show ... Indian phone Phone Version/Baseband = DDKE2 PDA/Kernel = XWKE8 CSE/Build No. = XWKE8 i see back my phone setting > about phone kenel version 2.6.35.7....XWKDD baseband DXKF1 build is XWKF1
its a bug with the graph la, very obvious with the straight blue line underneath it, it shows 5hr+ using battery but if you click the graph above to get the bigger graph you will notice for the x-axis, it says 0 seconds or 1 minute something. Many people ad come and post here with a graph like that when its so obvious its a bug just incase u wanna argue with me like the previous fella, the battery percentage indicator is also linked to the graph, but if ur clever, you would've figure it out by the time you read half of what i posted
i dont want to argue with u.. but ive check both graph and it show the same figure.. Flash Batista n than flash the angelom thunderbolt 12.. see it for you self..
if u clever enough.. let u try it.. some rom i flash got that bugs.. but not for angelom.. i'm just sharing.. u can read the angelom changelog for thunderbolt 12.. they highlighted for stability, memory and battery tweak..
now 11 hours with moderate use.. (sms and phone call) still got 91%..
guys.. better try it by yourself.. see it by your own eyes..
This post has been edited by zoule HCo: Jul 30 2011, 01:50 PM
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QUOTE(silrave @ Jul 30 2011, 01:38 PM)
o O ok i go xda http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1126522 find the chainfire already ^^ but ... i follow all the rules and steps it show ... Indian phone Phone Version/Baseband = DDKE2 PDA/Kernel = XWKE8 CSE/Build No. = XWKE8 i see back my phone setting > about phone kenel version 2.6.35.7....XWKDD baseband DXKF1 build is XWKF1
All the links are there. PM me if you need any help.
credit to CF: Instructions - ODIN (short) - Flash CF-Root-xxx-vX.X.tar (from the attached zip) as PDA in ODIN, without repartition. Done.
Instructions - ODIN (long) - 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 - (USB) Connect the phone to your computer - Make sure repartition is NOT checked - Click the START button - Wait for the phone to reboot - Done (if it took you more than 30 seconds, you need practise!)
Instructions - If you already have CF-Root - Copy the zip file to your SD card - Stop sharing SD card with computer over USB, unplug the cable, etc - Applications -> CWM -> Flash kernel. Select the ZIP file on your SD card. - Done
This post has been edited by nicregi: Jul 30 2011, 01:48 PM
ic. just show them the prob can exchange without question?
yes.. show them the problem... they will check and take a new unit and open it up in front of you... but i think must be within 7days from the date of purchase...
yes.. show them the problem... they will check and take a new unit and open it up in front of you... but i think must be within 7days from the date of purchase...
that's good to know. need to know my rights. next time I got mine can check kaw2.
i dont want to argue with u.. but ive check both graph and it show the same figure.. Flash Batista n than flash the angelom thunderbolt 12.. see it for you self..
if u clever enough.. let u try it.. some rom i flash got that bugs.. but not for angelom.. i'm just sharing.. u can read the angelom changelog for thunderbolt 12.. they highlighted for stability, memory and battery tweak..
now 11 hours with moderate use.. (sms and phone call) still got 91%..
guys.. better try it by yourself.. see it by your own eyes..
your 'same figure' is the bottom or the top figure? coz the bottom figure is the one that represents the graph for the x-axis, the top one is meaningless, ok you see that screenshot you posted? that solid full blue bar under the graph? it's either ur screen on for 6 hours or your awake for 6 hours, and if ur screen on/awake 6 hours there is no way your battery will remain at 100% unless it is a bug. well up to you to believe la~
This post has been edited by destEX: Jul 30 2011, 02:39 PM
System storage ? USB storage ? SD card (this is the external micro SDHC)
Also when i get this phone, the shop guy say i do not need microsdhc card, bcoz s2 16gb memory is more than enuff for normal use. If i get an external microsdhc card let say 8gb, normally we only save photo, video, song in it only right?
This post has been edited by joeyap: Jul 30 2011, 02:47 PM
System storage ? USB storage ? SD card (this is the external micro SDHC)
Also when i get this phone, the shop guy say i do not need microsdhc card, bcoz s2 16gb memory is more than enuff for normal use. If i get an external microsdhc card let say 8gb, normally we only save photo, video, song in it only right?
system storage is where all the apps are installed, usb storage is your remaining internal memory to put media/apps folder in it and also some apps if allowed to. SD card storage is purely for media only.
Getting extra memory is up to you. It doesnt hurt to have more if you have alot of songs and videos.
from what i observed, a large portion of SGSII users who is totally new to android are coming from Symbian. nokia... meh
It is noted that nearly all of us M'sian had been using Nokia / Symbian phone atleast once in our lifetime. But nokia failure to keep up with technology especially in their OS made ppl slowly start to migrate to other brand / OS. You will notice a lot off migration came right after nokia biggest epic failure in history - N97 :-(
QUOTE(edwinlcw @ Jul 30 2011, 01:48 PM)
just got my sgs2 exchange for a new unit once again... everything looks good on this unit... hope it will stay on this condition....
Congratz for your SECOND succesfull exchange :-)
QUOTE(edwinlcw @ Jul 30 2011, 02:09 PM)
ya... remember to get some gray color wallpaper there to check the yellowish tint problem...
Like i said before, you should take your time and check your new phone condition first before you take it home. Quite a few cases of defect comes from the screen. No need to get gray wallpaper. You can do a scrern test by using dialler code *#0*# :-P
Like i said before, you should take your time and check your new phone condition first before you take it home. Quite a few cases of defect comes from the screen. No need to get gray wallpaper. You can do a scrern test by using dialler code *#0*# :-P
Just upgrade to KG1/KG2/KG3 and the left side yellowish will be fixed.
Just upgrade to KG1/KG2/KG3 and the left side yellowish will be fixed.
Some ppl want to stay on stock official firmware. If you wait the KG firmware comming out from Kies, it will take you forever. Better change the defect phone then. :-)
i dont want to argue with u.. but ive check both graph and it show the same figure.. Flash Batista n than flash the angelom thunderbolt 12.. see it for you self..
if u clever enough.. let u try it.. some rom i flash got that bugs.. but not for angelom.. i'm just sharing.. u can read the angelom changelog for thunderbolt 12.. they highlighted for stability, memory and battery tweak..
now 11 hours with moderate use.. (sms and phone call) still got 91%..
guys.. better try it by yourself.. see it by your own eyes..
Let's no argue over some disagreement of idea ler .I'm also using the same kernel as in Angelom Thunderbolt . How good is it , let's try it and find it out ourselves ... If u look back the history of this developer , Angelom , he used to fake his quadrant results . I was hitting 5000 end with 1.4 or 1.5 OC on his ROM . If u ask me is he good , I would say yes , he is good but is he the best , no , he is not the best cook but he definitely trying to be ...... Maybe his kernel is really that good or maybe the results is tempered with again . Let's try it out ok coz I'm using it as well And if u ask me , so far i get the best battery from CM7 even its not very stable yet
Joined: Apr 2011
From: A small town called Malacca
QUOTE(Noobi3 @ Jul 30 2011, 04:14 PM)
Let's no argue over some disagreement of idea ler .I'm also using the same kernel as in Angelom Thunderbolt . How good is it , let's try it and find it out ourselves ... If u look back the history of this developer , Angelom , he used to fake his quadrant results . I was hitting 5000 end with 1.4 or 1.5 OC on his ROM . If u ask me is he good , I would say yes , he is good but is he the best , no , he is not the best cook but he definitely trying to be ...... Maybe his kernel is really that good or maybe the results is tempered with again . Let's try it out ok coz I'm using it as well And if u ask me , so far i get the best battery from CM7 even its not very stable yet
@Noobi3 You said Cm7 not so stable but during your 'testing', what is the most problem you ever encounter? I mean like FC or xyz...?
Just want to know before I get CM7 next week XD
*anyway, in your honest opinion, who is the best cook for you?
@Noobi3 You said Cm7 not so stable but during your 'testing', what is the most problem you ever encounter? I mean like FC or xyz...?
Just want to know before I get CM7 next week XD
*anyway, in your honest opinion, who is the best cook for you?
cm7 rarely has FC's. meaning of not stable is random reboot, some stuff not working. they wont be fc's on cm7 unless you install some script or themes. i even build cm7 based rom on desire while it is not officially released yet. and it is stable actually. just without the usual tweaks and mods of default cm.
Joined: Apr 2011
From: A small town called Malacca
QUOTE(LuffyPSP @ Jul 30 2011, 04:31 PM)
cm7 rarely has FC's. meaning of not stable is random reboot, some stuff not working. they wont be fc's on cm7 unless you install some script or themes. i even build cm7 based rom on desire while it is not officially released yet. and it is stable actually. just without the usual tweaks and mods of default cm.
Arhh..By the way, I still got to ask...some stuff not working mean.....? Just want to have an idea of what I might encounter BEFORE I flash
i cant really say. i've known so much bout cm7 that i got bored now. maybe for now.
you wont notice if you never use CM. i was on CM6, and when CM7 released, many core stuffs are not there yet, especially on the early nightly builds. they usually take form in 20++ builds. one being added after another. after that you'll know what i mean by some stuff not working.
on your first encounter with CM, you'll think its enough but no you're wrong. there is more to come oh and maybe some games wont work. and some apps too. i dont know if this has been solved, but CM7 and Widgetlocker have problems with widgets missing after reboot.
@Noobi3 You said Cm7 not so stable but during your 'testing', what is the most problem you ever encounter? I mean like FC or xyz...?
Just want to know before I get CM7 next week XD
*anyway, in your honest opinion, who is the best cook for you?
I was in a earlier version , version 6 .... its now version 8 ....... Most prob ? Nothing serious actually , just not 2 my liking ..... I'm using SPB on it but it doesnt seem 2 like SPB , everytime i press the home button , it practically reload everything again or it takes a while to load . No swype , need 2 install it yourself . Some games apps cant be restore , i dunno y .
My opinion and yours maybe be different as we have different taste . I'm lazy at times so I go for CriskeloROM since it comes themed and alot of tweaks . Even your clock colour can b changed . And if I'm lazy , i dun need 2 wipe data/factory reset , i just install it over another . Bug free ? Nope ....
Oh ya , unlike most rom , u cant simple flash and try out different kernels with CM7 .... For FC , none so far , 3rd party apps excluded .
This post has been edited by Noobi3: Jul 30 2011, 04:43 PM
actually Cm nightlies bugs are acceptable if you are using is until 100++ build. trust me i've use CM7 since it was introduced, nightly #1 until nightly #115. there was RC1, stable 7.0, RC 7.1 in between. you'll notice difference in 10 builds usually. but not sure how sgs2 dev working. but should be the same.it was a fun ride though. getting reboots, apps not loading, it was all normal. thats why i didnt care bout battery life and reboots or lag or hang. its normal on nightlies.
one stuff to check always after a nightlies is the CM setting. check each one and you'll know when one new thing is added. sometimes in sound, call settings maybe.
and one note, CM7 kernels are the best. dont ever use other kernel cuz you'll rugi. CM7 kernel works with CM7 the best.
This post has been edited by LuffyPSP: Jul 30 2011, 04:49 PM
hi, when i half way installing swype beta, it stated select android keybod, then nid disable swype? i cant find the the tick box to uncheck it.. any users here can guide me?? btw i got read on the steps on installing beta swype
Let's no argue over some disagreement of idea ler .I'm also using the same kernel as in Angelom Thunderbolt . How good is it , let's try it and find it out ourselves ... If u look back the history of this developer , Angelom , he used to fake his quadrant results . I was hitting 5000 end with 1.4 or 1.5 OC on his ROM . If u ask me is he good , I would say yes , he is good but is he the best , no , he is not the best cook but he definitely trying to be ...... Maybe his kernel is really that good or maybe the results is tempered with again . Let's try it out ok coz I'm using it as well And if u ask me , so far i get the best battery from CM7 even its not very stable yet
this is nice, if i divide your graph to 3 i see you barely use ur phone i assume? still 3 days at 44% is good, i can tell you guys, i left my phone and went to camp, on flight mode and 3 days later, the battery was at 95% btw can i know if you have packet data on? this was during nightly no. 6 is it?
about cm7 i used since the first kang build, last build i used was nightly 4 before i got fed up and switch back to litening 4.1
here's a list of problems i take from cm7 dev thread in xda Bluetooth Video playback - many formats are not recognized Video recording - especially HD Vibration and haptic feedback can be better Auto brightness TVout FMRadio Compass issues Some users lose network connection after sending a SMS (all on T-Mobile Austria it seems?) Some users report photos on the external SD-card seem to get deleted Issues when using the 2G/3G-Switch, which can only be solved by a wipe and reflash Overheating problems, caused by some misbehaving app, most probably Mediascanner/DRM Media volumes (volume in general maybe) USB host mode
my own experience -flash second nightly, open gallery and yea, all my pics stored in DCIM in external sd disappeared, lucky all of them uploaded to google via google+ -i took my sgs2 to another camp in taman negara tanjung piai johor, just to snap nice nice pictures, problem is, snap 5-10 pics, phone will hang, have to take out battery, dam paiseh -no video codecs at all, so there goes my animes, cant even watch -sound quality is nice due to the cm7's new dsp manager but still, i felt it's not as nice as powerAMP+equalizer -NOVA 2 got released and i found out the gyroscope is inverted, right left become up down and vice versa, so cant play -bluetooth transfer to my friend take forever -i like the option where u can add buttons to the notification area, then i clicked the 2G/3G mode, it got stuck, restart and my phone got FC, have to wipe and reflash then need to manually select apps to recover in titanium backup bcoz u simply recover u will get fc -after this, in addition with the sucky swype beta keyboard that sometimes doesnt work, i decided i had enuff and did a nandroid recover back to good ol litening rom
so if you dont mind these problems in addition with the fact you'll lose everything related to samsung and everything using it's framework will die and the fact u'll have to wipe wipe wipe recover rewcover recover, then go ahead
me please anyone... my sgs stuck at boot (at samsung galaxy gt i 9100)... this is because after i make hardreset using *2767*3855#... how to recover my sgs2 back??...(hardreset because some apps i download make problem regarding twlauncher and make my sgs2 freeze).. help me please how to recover my sgs2 back...
This post has been edited by DarkAsura: Jul 30 2011, 05:40 PM
i dont want to argue with u.. but ive check both graph and it show the same figure.. Flash Batista n than flash the angelom thunderbolt 12.. see it for you self..
if u clever enough.. let u try it.. some rom i flash got that bugs.. but not for angelom.. i'm just sharing.. u can read the angelom changelog for thunderbolt 12.. they highlighted for stability, memory and battery tweak..
now 11 hours with moderate use.. (sms and phone call) still got 91%..
guys.. better try it by yourself.. see it by your own eyes..
i dont want to try any rom with user showing their graph with their data set to OFF and not using their phone. It's totally meaningless. If you want to boast on how good or bad a rom is go post SS with data on and background data sync on.
me please anyone... my sgs stuck at boot (at samsung galaxy gt i 9100)... this is because after i make hardreset using *2767*3855#... how to recover my sgs2 back??...(hardreset because some apps i download make problem regarding twlauncher and make my sgs2 freeze).. help me please how to recover my sgs2 back...
Hi guys, how to differentiate between Ori and AP set? The unit that the seller show me yesterday got samsung sticker at the battery compartment, but SME Samsung Malaysia Electronics sticker is nowhere to be found.
But i have a question to ask, is this SGS 2 really has 16gb internal memory?
The reason i asking this is becasue when i go to setting then go to storage, I notice there r 3 memory portions : SD Card (7GB), USB Storage (12GB), and device memory (1.9GB). What are these USB Storage and device memory? And i notice that all the app download will be stored in device memory.... so when i totally consume the 1.9GB in the device memory, i cant download and install any app?
this is nice, if i divide your graph to 3 i see you barely use ur phone i assume? still 3 days at 44% is good, i can tell you guys, i left my phone and went to camp, on flight mode and 3 days later, the battery was at 95% btw can i know if you have packet data on? this was during nightly no. 6 is it?
about cm7 i used since the first kang build, last build i used was nightly 4 before i got fed up and switch back to litening 4.1
here's a list of problems i take from cm7 dev thread in xda Bluetooth Video playback - many formats are not recognized Video recording - especially HD Vibration and haptic feedback can be better Auto brightness TVout FMRadio Compass issues Some users lose network connection after sending a SMS (all on T-Mobile Austria it seems?) Some users report photos on the external SD-card seem to get deleted Issues when using the 2G/3G-Switch, which can only be solved by a wipe and reflash Overheating problems, caused by some misbehaving app, most probably Mediascanner/DRM Media volumes (volume in general maybe) USB host mode
my own experience -flash second nightly, open gallery and yea, all my pics stored in DCIM in external sd disappeared, lucky all of them uploaded to google via google+ -i took my sgs2 to another camp in taman negara tanjung piai johor, just to snap nice nice pictures, problem is, snap 5-10 pics, phone will hang, have to take out battery, dam paiseh -no video codecs at all, so there goes my animes, cant even watch -sound quality is nice due to the cm7's new dsp manager but still, i felt it's not as nice as powerAMP+equalizer -NOVA 2 got released and i found out the gyroscope is inverted, right left become up down and vice versa, so cant play -bluetooth transfer to my friend take forever -i like the option where u can add buttons to the notification area, then i clicked the 2G/3G mode, it got stuck, restart and my phone got FC, have to wipe and reflash then need to manually select apps to recover in titanium backup bcoz u simply recover u will get fc -after this, in addition with the sucky swype beta keyboard that sometimes doesnt work, i decided i had enuff and did a nandroid recover back to good ol litening rom
so if you dont mind these problems in addition with the fact you'll lose everything related to samsung and everything using it's framework will die and the fact u'll have to wipe wipe wipe recover rewcover recover, then go ahead
Yup , 3G was on but my place sucks when it comes 2 service , it jumps on and off . It's on nightly 6 , fix most of your problems mentioned but CM still got a long way to go . 3rd apps is giving alot of issues so I decided to leave CM7 till later on
Added on July 30, 2011, 6:02 pm
QUOTE(Lemon @ Jul 30 2011, 05:58 PM)
nobody can help me? few minutes from now, i'll be going out to buy one...
SME units should come with a warranty card stating Samsung Malaysia Electronics for you 2 fill in
This post has been edited by Noobi3: Jul 30 2011, 06:02 PM
i dont want to try any rom with user showing their graph with their data set to OFF and not using their phone. It's totally meaningless. If you want to boast on how good or bad a rom is go post SS with data on and background data sync on.
I myself prefer a screenshot with the screen on time. With ninphetamine and juicedefender, I can go 4+ hours at 100% battery level. Doesn't really mean a thing if you ask me. The rock in my pocket also has as much battery charge 24 hours after I put it in there compared to when I picked it up from the roadside.
I myself prefer a screenshot with the screen on time. With ninphetamine and juicedefender, I can go 4+ hours at 100% battery level. Doesn't really mean a thing if you ask me. The rock in my pocket also has as much battery charge 24 hours after I put it in there compared to when I picked it up from the roadside.
planning to get a nice earphone, was thinking get skullcandy for some good bass but wanna ask you guys any suggestion? what earphones are you all using?
QUOTE(xpresside @ Jul 30 2011, 06:32 PM)
i had JD, switched to Green Power
any reasons why? green power is alot simpler tho.
btw guys i wanna share, to those who like statistics and know what the f is happening with your battery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1179809 this app is awesome, you can detect what is preventing ur phone from going to sleep, yesterday night facebook chat gave me problems coz i went stop its service and it kept looking so phone wont sleep, the next morning i left 15%, then i straight delete the stupid app
This post has been edited by destEX: Jul 30 2011, 06:37 PM
Really guys, battery life is only really a problem if:
1) You're a heavy user. 2) You don't have some sort of battery extension (power pack, battery case, extended battery, spare battery). 3) You choose NOT to optimise usage.
And usually, 1 will result in solving problem 2 and 3.
That said, I used green power before and switched back to JD because the extensive options.
@DestEx: Hang out in the audiophile section for some low cost suggestions, but SkullCandies are generally only ok if you want the look.
anyone knows whether the gorilla glass contain a coating of UV blocking filters since i've read in wiki that prolonged exposure to UV light will damage the oled. Anyone heard of it?
If i use so i browser and we don't have the 'exit' button like what dolphin has, how can we make sure the screen is completely closed?
Also, when use stock browser I usually press home to exit. Will this still run at background? I check and CPU level is 0% wor...
Any pro can enlightenment me on this?
Yeah, that's the problem with the stock browser. If you care much on privacy, before ending your browsing session. Open up a new windows (tab) which definitely load default home page. Then close the first windows (tab) before pressing the home button. The browser will suspend after a while after pressing the home button but for me the privacy is the most important thing. Do not want someone else oppps my last browsing session
It is noted that nearly all of us M'sian had been using Nokia / Symbian phone atleast once in our lifetime. But nokia failure to keep up with technology especially in their OS made ppl slowly start to migrate to other brand / OS. You will notice a lot off migration came right after nokia biggest epic failure in history - N97 :-(
well i'm one of those suffering from Nokia's two most epic failure in smart phones: N78 and N97. N97 is the worst, the only thing that i feel kesihan for throwing it aside inside the drawer is its 32gb internal storage. if only i could take out the 32gb and exchange wif SGSII's 16gb.... lol
stock browser reli is a pain in arse. dun have exit option, only can keep on press back, back, back and back @@
Joined: Jun 2011
From: Klang,Selangor,Malaysia/ Belgaum,Karnataka,India
QUOTE(Fallenangelz @ Jul 30 2011, 07:50 AM)
this is no more about noob in android anymore. its totally requesting for spoon feeding, not up to your mouth but directly into your stomach swype beta register
click "register" and register using ur frequently in use mail, and then they will send you an email. open the email and.. kaboom!! =.= click the link and then you can dl already
well i'm one of those suffering from Nokia's two most epic failure in smart phones: N78 and N97. N97 is the worst, the only thing that i feel kesihan for throwing it aside inside the drawer is its 32gb internal storage. if only i could take out the 32gb and exchange wif SGSII's 16gb.... lol
stock browser reli is a pain in arse. dun have exit option, only can keep on press back, back, back and back @@
~~ lol ~~ agreed.!
QUOTE(benny888 @ Jul 30 2011, 07:00 PM)
Latest firmware KG5 found at samfirmware.com
I9100ZNKG5 ## CSC = OZHKG5 EXT4.PIT 2.3.4 China 2011 July
Now downloading , a 306 MB file
I read that Intratech and sileshn advise not to download it coz it will maje your phone FC and overheating.
Added on July 30, 2011, 7:22 pmIntratech 17th July 2011, 03:01 AM # 59 Whilst this has been released by Samsung for Chinese devices I would not advise people outside of China not to use this firmware as it seems really buggy. I' m currently considering whether or not to make it available to flash via Odin. ___ ___ ____ ___ ___ __
Added on July 30, 2011, 7:24 pmLocation: nottingham sileshn 17th July 2011, 01:30 AM # 56
I didn' t flash using odin. I created a flashable update. I saw someone post that removing boot.bin from the tar file results in successful flashing using Odin ( i have not tried ). I dont recommend flashing this. The phone is running superhot with random reboots. I am flashing back to my stock KF3 . ___ ___ ____ ___ ___ __
This post has been edited by waveweaver: Jul 30 2011, 07:39 PM
~~ lol~~ agreed I read that Intratech and selshin advise not to download it coz it will maje your phone FC and overheating.
Added on July 30, 2011, 7:22 pmIntratech 17th July 2011, 03:01 AM # 59 Whilst this has been released by Samsung for Chinese devices I would not advise people outside of China not to use this firmware as it seems really buggy. I' m currently considering whether or not to make it available to flash via Odin. ___ ___ ____ ___ ___ __
Added on July 30, 2011, 7:24 pmLocation: nottingham sileshn 17th July 2011, 01:30 AM # 56 Originally Posted by aydc Could you at least tell us what was the problem with the original package, why couldn' t it be flashed directly with Odin and how you solved it? I didn' t flash using odin. I created a flashable update. I saw someone post that removing boot.bin from the tar file results in successful flashing using Odin ( i have not tried ). I dont recommend flashing this. The phone is running superhot with random reboots. I am flashing back to my stock KF3 . ___ ___ ____ ___ ___ __
Thanks. I knew about these - those were earlier versions on KIES server download. This one is just put up on samfirmware - I will test it out
It is noted that nearly all of us M'sian had been using Nokia / Symbian phone atleast once in our lifetime. But nokia failure to keep up with technology especially in their OS made ppl slowly start to migrate to other brand / OS. You will notice a lot off migration came right after nokia biggest epic failure in history - N97 :-( Congratz for your SECOND succesfull exchange :-) Like i said before, you should take your time and check your new phone condition first before you take it home. Quite a few cases of defect comes from the screen. No need to get gray wallpaper. You can do a scrern test by using dialler code *#0*# :-P
like i said before.. using *#0#* is hardly notice the yellowish tint... get the gray color wallpaper is more noticeable...
Benny, Earlier I root my s2 with cf_root...kf1.tar from xda forum. Now can I just upgrade its stock firmware to this one using odin?
Is the procedure same like upgrade to lite.ning rom? Will this wipe clesn the s2?
You can just use ODIN to flash any firmware. The process is same as flashing Litening rom. New users I always advised stay away from samfirmware.com unless you understand what you are doing. Flashing firmware directly from samfirmware has cause many new users many problems leading to bricking , formatting off internal sd etc because users just follow blindly some rules without understanding I'd suggest you stick to versions KG2 or KG3 obtained it from intratech at XDA. Even intratech advised not to flash this China firmware but I am still doing it just for testing purposes. Flashing official firmware will wipe your phone clean
This post has been edited by benny888: Jul 30 2011, 07:47 PM
You can just use ODIN to flash any firmware. The process is same as flashing Litening rom. New users I always advised stay away from samfirmware.com unless you understand what you are doing. Flashing firmware directly from samfirmware has cause many new users many problems leading to bricking , formatting off internal sd etc because users just follow blindly some rules without understanding I'd suggest you stick to versions KG2 or KG3 obtained it from intratech at XDA. Even intratech advised not to flash this China firmware but I am still doing it just for testing purposes. Flashing official firmware will wipe your phone clean
just as uncle benny said.
beginners better stay with what you have lolz. dont go for latest always. requirement for latest updates >> balls of steel. haha
btw guys i wanna share, to those who like statistics and know what the f is happening with your battery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1179809 this app is awesome, you can detect what is preventing ur phone from going to sleep, yesterday night facebook chat gave me problems coz i went stop its service and it kept looking so phone wont sleep, the next morning i left 15%, then i straight delete the stupid app
Thanks for the link.. i also looking for this apps..
Joined: Apr 2011
From: A small town called Malacca
QUOTE(Bugeca @ Jul 30 2011, 06:55 PM)
Yeah, that's the problem with the stock browser. If you care much on privacy, before ending your browsing session. Open up a new windows (tab) which definitely load default home page. Then close the first windows (tab) before pressing the home button. The browser will suspend after a while after pressing the home button but for me the privacy is the most important thing. Do not want someone else oppps my last browsing session
The reason my gf always buffer show using my phone. So she kinda lazy press the back back back thingy. Today she left my phone on the same page. I worry that it will run background and my 5g data allocation habis before next round. Haha
QUOTE(Fallenangelz @ Jul 30 2011, 06:58 PM)
well i'm one of those suffering from Nokia's two most epic failure in smart phones: N78 and N97. N97 is the worst, the only thing that i feel kesihan for throwing it aside inside the drawer is its 32gb internal storage. if only i could take out the 32gb and exchange wif SGSII's 16gb.... lol
stock browser reli is a pain in arse. dun have exit option, only can keep on press back, back, back and back @@
Yalo! I totally hate that. Jesus Christ! Why must press back so many time wor. Damn!
But i have a question to ask, is this SGS 2 really has 16gb internal memory?
The reason i asking this is becasue when i go to setting then go to storage, I notice there r 3 memory portions : SD Card (7GB), USB Storage (12GB), and device memory (1.9GB). What are these USB Storage and device memory? And i notice that all the app download will be stored in device memory.... so when i totally consume the 1.9GB in the device memory, i cant download and install any app?
Where to downlaod the Thunderbolt Angelom KG3 ROM?
Added on July 30, 2011, 7:55 pm
Balls of steel....ha ha
QUOTE(waveweaver @ Jul 30 2011, 07:57 PM)
Walao wehh., just like balls bearing ehh.?
:-P
haha i always heard dev saying that. especially the s-off guys for htc dev. cuz s-off has the possiblity to brick your phone, FOREVER! and htc dont have USB jig so you know many peoples scared when alpharev first introduce s-off. i do it the first day they release cuz of that statement. haha~~
Just takeout you battery then after few minutes put it back and try on your phone. It should boot without problems.
bro..nothing happen still the same if i enter recovery mode.. the will be error saying E:/ cant mount/data something like that..i factory reset(wipe data) and reboot still the same...did i need to use odin?? (know nothing about flash or root ) help me
bro..nothing happen still the same if i enter recovery mode.. the will be error saying E:/ cant mount/data something like that..i factory reset(wipe data) and reboot still the same...did i need to use odin?? (know nothing about flash or root ) help me
internal memory corrupted i think. either use odin to reflash everything or ask SME help u reformat it gua@@
bro..nothing happen still the same if i enter recovery mode.. the will be error saying E:/ cant mount/data something like that..i factory reset(wipe data) and reboot still the same...did i need to use odin?? (know nothing about flash or root ) help me
Your's is Recovery 3e right? Then find a menu "Format Data" or something like that. Then reboot. Else, last resort flash stock firmware.
i dunno using odin at all.. yah my last choice go to sme..but i will kene charge or not? yup stock rom...just buy few days ... i dunno just search over it got tutorial to go recovery mode then i try it..but still stuck at boot
Added on July 30, 2011, 8:39 pm yah 3e...i already do it format data..but still nothing...if wan to flash stock firmware how ar?? void warranty or not??
No need to worry. There will be no charge . Just sent in to service center at Plaza Berjaya Jln Imbi - one hopur you get your phone back. I help to send in my friend Galaxy Tab last week ( rooted, flash cooked rom ) and request reflash to official stock Gingerbread rom - FOC too
Here's my issue, the 2GB system storage is reaching its end as too much apps and games i've installed... Meanwhile the 12GB USB storage which is also the internal memory still has plenty of free space, how do i transfer the apps and games into it to free up the 2GB system storage?
I've tried app2sd, but the message i get is only "not enough memory" which i guess might cause of i do not have an external sd card... (PS: dont tell me to buy a sd card to solve my problem, i obviously not that idiot to understand this solution but im looking for other possibility)
Here's my issue, the 2GB system storage is reaching its end as too much apps and games i've installed... Meanwhile the 12GB USB storage which is also the internal memory still has plenty of free space, how do i transfer the apps and games into it to free up the 2GB system storage?
I've tried app2sd, but the message i get is only "not enough memory" which i guess might cause of i do not have an external sd card... (PS: dont tell me to buy a sd card to solve my problem, i obviously not that idiot to understand this solution but im looking for other possibility)
Wonder if any pros able to provide me a solution?
i'm not sure if it moves to the sdcard or external but task manager-->downloaded--> move to sd or in the settings-->apps u can move the files to sdcard which i blif is the 12GB spacenot the external
QUOTE(DarkAsura @ Jul 30 2011, 08:51 PM)
Thanks guys for helping...so i just go to samsung service center tomorrow..hope my sgs2 back to life...
you did a legal thing, factory reset is a normal thing and definitely within the warranty bounds, if like that also they say void warranty and charge you, you can start shouting ad
This post has been edited by destEX: Jul 30 2011, 08:56 PM
bro..nothing happen still the same if i enter recovery mode.. the will be error saying E:/ cant mount/data something like that..i factory reset(wipe data) and reboot still the same...did i need to use odin?? (know nothing about flash or root ) help me
There's no need to use Odin for recovery or anything. If you still on stock rom, your phone should be booting just fine after pulling out battery.
If cannot, then had to call ambulance and go to the hospital as soon as possible ~~ lol~~ Relax, no need to panic. Go to Samsung Service Centre for resurrection. They will flash back the original firmware for FREE. BTW., how come this thing can happen to you? Are you flashing something or downloading any apps from black market?
This post has been edited by waveweaver: Jul 30 2011, 09:07 PM
You can just use ODIN to flash any firmware. The process is same as flashing Litening rom. New users I always advised stay away from samfirmware.com unless you understand what you are doing. Flashing firmware directly from samfirmware has cause many new users many problems leading to bricking , formatting off internal sd etc because users just follow blindly some rules without understanding I'd suggest you stick to versions KG2 or KG3 obtained it from intratech at XDA. Even intratech advised not to flash this China firmware but I am still doing it just for testing purposes. Flashing official firmware will wipe your phone clean
TQ bro for advise, for time being, I will stick to the stock KF1 firmware... TQ.
Or maybe in future will try flash to Lite'ning firmware 1st.
You can just use ODIN to flash any firmware. The process is same as flashing Litening rom. New users I always advised stay away from samfirmware.com unless you understand what you are doing. Flashing firmware directly from samfirmware has cause many new users many problems leading to bricking , formatting off internal sd etc because users just follow blindly some rules without understanding I'd suggest you stick to versions KG2 or KG3 obtained it from intratech at XDA. Even intratech advised not to flash this China firmware but I am still doing it just for testing purposes. Flashing official firmware will wipe your phone clean
This is my About screen shot. Can tell me more about my s2. This is after Root & upgrade camera firmware.
This post has been edited by joeyap: Jul 30 2011, 09:16 PM
Just flash I9100ZNKG5 from samfirmware.com - and result unsuccessful and phone bricked !!! Anyway, small problem - I unbricked it and restore back to my XXKG3 backup. So guys, if you want to try - remember the risk. Have a good backup first before attempting
Just flash I9100ZNKG5 from samfirmware.com - and result unsuccessful and phone bricked !!! Anyway, small problem - I unbricked it and restore back to my XXKG3 backup. So guys, if you want to try - remember the risk. Have a good backup first before attempting
TQ for the info bro. For newbie like me, its better to stick to stock kf1 or lite'ning if wanna upgrade.
If s2 bricked, i will cry bcoz i dunno what to do.
I try to login but it say cannot cos not reliable data sumting like dat..
You must have a working data network first. Or wifi before you can register Gmail. There's no need to setup market. It's pre-install but to go into market, you must register your Gmail first.
Just flash I9100ZNKG5 from samfirmware.com - and result unsuccessful and phone bricked !!! Anyway, small problem - I unbricked it and restore back to my XXKG3 backup. So guys, if you want to try - remember the risk. Have a good backup first before attempting
Dear Uncle benny, i'm using XXKG3 as well. Do you experiencing the phone auto shut-off without u notice it? I need to start up manually.
Dunno isit the XXKG3 bug or what. I'm using leaked XXKG1 before this but didn;t encounter this problem.
I've calibrate the battery using BatteryCalibration but still d same. Any one can enlighten me ? Should i flash back 2 KG1 or KG2 ?
I believe there's no edit can be done. You have to factory reset your Sensation and then let your wife register a new Gmail in order to access market.
TQ bro, Factory reset is goto setting and set to factory default? This will wipe clean the phone (as if the phone is come out fresh from the box) right?
Or need to do software reset and hardware reset like Benny post in Page 1 Post 1 ?
Already check my password but still cant... I sit next to router still cant...
Are you using wi-fi or 3G. You could try using 3G and see if it connect to Gmail server. BTW, what exactly the message that you got when connecting to server?
no uncle benny. sign out ok edy. i used Desire and pass it to my mum and straight away sign in to sgs2 ok edy.
No ; you misunderstand. He wants his wife to sign in on her gmail on his old phone which is using his Gmail ID Of course you can use your own Gmail and sign on more than one phone ; I am using one same gmail on my SGS2, my GTab, Dell Streak, Iconia etc
TQ bro, Factory reset is goto setting and set to factory default? This will wipe clean the phone (as if the phone is come out fresh from the box) right?
Or need to do software reset and hardware reset like Benny post in Page 1 Post 1 ?
Do a hard reset or another term being factory reset - all your data will be deleted. You can easily do it at settings/Privacy - select Factory data reset
No ; you misunderstand. He wants his wife to sign in on her gmail on his old phone which is using his Gmail ID Of course you can use your own Gmail and sign on more than one phone ; I am using one same gmail on my SGS2, my GTab, Dell Streak, Iconia etc
Hi Benny, Factory reset is goto setting>SD&phone storage>Factory data reset and set to factory default? This will wipe clean the phone (as if the phone is come out fresh from the box) right?
Or need to do software reset and hardware reset like you post in Page 1 Post 1 ?
no uncle benny. sign out ok edy. i used Desire and pass it to my mum and straight away sign in to sgs2 ok edy.
Uuhh.? Are you sure bro? Dont know much about HTC but i dont believe It can be done in Samsung. If we got old gmail account then it can be used into new hp but for old hp that had been registered before, i believe it cant be done UNLESS his wife using his account.
There's no need to use Odin for recovery or anything. If you still on stock rom, your phone should be booting just fine after pulling out battery.
If cannot, then had to call ambulance and go to the hospital as soon as possible ~~ lol~~ Relax, no need to panic. Go to Samsung Service Centre for resurrection. They will flash back the original firmware for FREE. BTW., how come this thing can happen to you? Are you flashing something or downloading any apps from black market?
im not flashing my sgs coz i never knew about root or flashing coz im new to android..im downloading apps from android market..legal 1 hehe..but after i download and install battery widget my sgs become freeze reboot many time also freeze because of twlauncher or whatever...then i factory reset..then stuck at boot screen..2 days old sgs
im not flashing my sgs coz i never knew about root or flashing coz im new to android..im downloading apps from android market..legal 1 hehe..but after i download and install battery widget my sgs become freeze reboot many time also freeze because of twlauncher or whatever...then i factory reset..then stuck at boot screen..2 days old sgs
Are you sure TW launcher? I think they dont have TW launcher apps in market. It pre-installed straight into your phone. Must be some other launcher.
Anyway you shouldn't have any problem asking your dead phone to be flashed at the Samsung Service Centre.
I am on original stock XWKF1 and hopes to flash to XXKG3. 1st question is do I have to flash XXKG2 first before flashing again to XXKG3? 2nd question is which is the correct version XXKG3 to download from, XDA or Samfirmware or elsewhere. I know some unfavourable remarks will be forthcoming, but I am thick skin and dumb, so please point me to a appropriate site and spoon feed me.
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QUOTE(nicregi @ Jul 30 2011, 07:53 PM)
The reason my gf always buffer show using my phone. So she kinda lazy press the back back back thingy. Today she left my phone on the same page. I worry that it will run background and my 5g data allocation habis before next round. Haha Yalo! I totally hate that. Jesus Christ! Why must press back so many time wor. Damn!
Ya, the stock browser is kind of irritating without the close option... have to press back so many times, sometimes I just press hold the home button and kill the browser haha
I am on original stock XWKF1 and hopes to flash to XXKG3. 1st question is do I have to flash XXKG2 first before flashing again to XXKG3? 2nd question is which is the correct version XXKG3 to download from, XDA or Samfirmware or elsewhere. I know some unfavourable remarks will be forthcoming, but I am thick skin and dumb, so please point me to a appropriate site and spoon feed me.
~~ lol ~~ straight to the point type, aren't you? Well you can go straight from XWKF1 to XXKG3 without problem. Just look at XDA thread for updating your firmware.
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QUOTE(waveweaver @ Jul 30 2011, 10:16 PM)
~~ lol ~~ straight to the point type, aren't you? Well you can go straight from XWKF1 to XXKG3 without problem. Just look at XDA thread for updating your firmware.
Anyway, any idea when is the official XXKG3 will be available for Malaysia's SGS2 through Kies?
~~ lol ~~ straight to the point type, aren't you? Well you can go straight from XWKF1 to XXKG3 without problem. Just look at XDA thread for updating your firmware.
i think i asked the same question last time..yes, you can direct flash to xxkg3..no problem..dload from xda better..and used odin to flash..
Added on July 30, 2011, 10:23 pm
QUOTE(T0mmytky @ Jul 30 2011, 10:18 PM)
Anyway, any idea when is the official XXKG3 will be available for Malaysia's SGS2 through Kies?
another year maybe
This post has been edited by kazama82: Jul 30 2011, 10:23 PM
I am on original stock XWKF1 and hopes to flash to XXKG3. 1st question is do I have to flash XXKG2 first before flashing again to XXKG3? 2nd question is which is the correct version XXKG3 to download from, XDA or Samfirmware or elsewhere. I know some unfavourable remarks will be forthcoming, but I am thick skin and dumb, so please point me to a appropriate site and spoon feed me.
You can flash direct to XXKG3 So far the official version is at samfirmware.com. The one at intratech ( XDA) is a frankenstein version Read about this here:
Ya, the stock browser is kind of irritating without the close option... have to press back so many times, sometimes I just press hold the home button and kill the browser haha
In nokia no need to press back, back so many times. Just press >option > exit. All done. My only problems is the browser itself. Very slow like kura-kura ~~lol~~
Now only at KF1 - next step KF2, KF3, KF4 than KG1, KG2 and finally KG3. Wait until mati -loh!!
Added on July 30, 2011, 10:27 pm
QUOTE(waveweaver @ Jul 30 2011, 10:24 PM)
In nokia no need to press back, back so many times. Just press >option > exit. All done. My only problems is the browser itself. Very slow like kura-kura ~~lol~~
Why use stock browser ??? Hopelessly slow and features lacking. Switch to Dolphin HD - highly recommended
This post has been edited by benny888: Jul 30 2011, 10:27 PM
You can flash direct to XXKG3 So far the official version is at samfirmware.com. The one at intratech ( XDA) is a frankenstein version Read about this here:
planning to get a nice earphone, was thinking get skullcandy for some good bass but wanna ask you guys any suggestion? what earphones are you all using? any reasons why? green power is alot simpler tho.
btw guys i wanna share, to those who like statistics and know what the f is happening with your battery http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1179809 this app is awesome, you can detect what is preventing ur phone from going to sleep, yesterday night facebook chat gave me problems coz i went stop its service and it kept looking so phone wont sleep, the next morning i left 15%, then i straight delete the stupid app
I trying my best to read it and understand it..but I dont know what is that..
QUOTE(benny888 @ Jul 30 2011, 08:43 PM)
No need to worry. There will be no charge . Just sent in to service center at Plaza Berjaya Jln Imbi - one hopur you get your phone back. I help to send in my friend Galaxy Tab last week ( rooted, flash cooked rom ) and request reflash to official stock Gingerbread rom - FOC too
Great news and service from SME
QUOTE(meejis @ Jul 30 2011, 09:34 PM)
Already check my password but still cant... I sit next to router still cant...
When I first get this phone,I have the same problem..I cant add Google Account to my phone..After I 'Google', most of the people solution is factory reset.. After I did factory reset, problem solved..Since you just get your phone right? just do factory reset
thought want to flash stock xxkg3..but at last go for litening 4.2 instead...as it also based on xxkg3.
If you wish to flash a cook rom based on XXKG3 - try Bastito 3.2 or SolarFlare v1. There is nothing great n exceptional about Litening 4.2 except it will not wipe your phone
If you wish to flash a cook rom based on XXKG3 - try Bastito 3.2 or SolarFlare v1. There is nothing great n exceptional about Litening 4.2 except it will not wipe your phone
one quick question..even it wipe our phone, if we backup using TB Pro, we still can restore the system file and data right?..so will be no issue?
btw, bastito or batista?..
yup reading thru some other ROMS
This post has been edited by kazama82: Jul 30 2011, 10:38 PM
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QUOTE(Fallenangelz @ Jul 30 2011, 07:50 AM)
this is no more about noob in android anymore. its totally requesting for spoon feeding, not up to your mouth but directly into your stomach swype beta register
click "register" and register using ur frequently in use mail, and then they will send you an email. open the email and.. kaboom!! =.= click the link and then you can dl already
Fallen, I have another question, it says that I have to uninstall the one already installed in the phone, but then I'm not able to uninstall the swype with came with our SGS2, there no option for uninstalling that app... what should I do?
Now only at KF1 - next step KF2, KF3, KF4 than KG1, KG2 and finally KG3. Wait until mati -loh!!
Added on July 30, 2011, 10:27 pm Why use stock browser ??? Hopelessly slow and features lacking. Switch to Dolphin HD - highly recommended
No lah Uncle Benny. Sold my N97 already. I rather keep my old 5800XM just for calling and music listening though and using opera mini for light browsing :-)
I trying my best to read it and understand it..but I dont know what is that.. Great news and service from SME When I first get this phone,I have the same problem..I cant add Google Account to my phone..After I 'Google', most of the people solution is factory reset.. After I did factory reset, problem solved..Since you just get your phone right? just do factory reset
hahas it's simple, your screen off doesnt mean your phone is sleeping, this app detects which app or process is blocking your phone from sleeping, called wakelock, it is the main thing about battery drain. now install the app, start it, click process, change it to wakelocks, then you can see which app/process is responsible for your phone not sleeping =) then you decide its okay or not to disable it in titanium backup
i'm not sure if it moves to the sdcard or external but task manager-->downloaded--> move to sd or in the settings-->apps u can move the files to sdcard which i blif is the 12GB spacenot the external you did a legal thing, factory reset is a normal thing and definitely within the warranty bounds, if like that also they say void warranty and charge you, you can start shouting ad
I've tried the way like u said before, but "not enough memory" message is wat i got...
QUOTE(9liho22 @ Jul 30 2011, 08:44 PM)
Here's my issue, the 2GB system storage is reaching its end as too much apps and games i've installed... Meanwhile the 12GB USB storage which is also the internal memory still has plenty of free space, how do i transfer the apps and games into it to free up the 2GB system storage?
I've tried app2sd, but the message i get is only "not enough memory" which i guess might cause of i do not have an external sd card... (PS: dont tell me to buy a sd card to solve my problem, i obviously not that idiot to understand this solution but im looking for other possibility)
hahas it's simple, your screen off doesnt mean your phone is sleeping, this app detects which app or process is blocking your phone from sleeping, called wakelock, it is the main thing about battery drain. now install the app, start it, click process, change it to wakelocks, then you can see which app/process is responsible for your phone not sleeping =) then you decide its okay or not to disable it in titanium backup
Alright bro..I check through those running services..nothing I dont need..all seems fine for me..
Fallen, I have another question, it says that I have to uninstall the one already installed in the phone, but then I'm not able to uninstall the swype with came with our SGS2, there no option for uninstalling that app... what should I do?
Thanks.
install Titanium Backup from android market, and use it to wipe ur preinstalled-swype's data, then only completely uninstall it. then only proceed with dl+install for ur swype beta.
bro today i just finish flash rom to villian rom 2.3.0 wifi i connect le but no signal keep on say obtaining ip address is it need to update modem version?? of this http://www.multiupload.com/KIRRM6P5X3 only will stable? if i using celcom data plan unlimited how to set 1 hours sync fb 1 time means auto sync and get got notification or not
If you wish to flash a cook rom based on XXKG3 - try Bastito 3.2 or SolarFlare v1. There is nothing great n exceptional about Litening 4.2 except it will not wipe your phone
Uncle Benny have u try on the Bastita 3.2? What is the Different between it from the Thunderbolt 2.7 in the Italian Website by Angelom? How was the overall performance and battery life? Thanks and appreciate ur information.
Uncle Benny have u try on the Bastita 3.2? What is the Different between it from the Thunderbolt 2.7 in the Italian Website by Angelom? How was the overall performance and battery life? Thanks and appreciate ur information.
Thunderbolt is the kernel.
Added on July 30, 2011, 11:53 pm
QUOTE(joeyap @ Jul 30 2011, 11:51 PM)
Just do Factory Data reset for my Sensation and pass to my wife to use.
Now it works like a charm, she is happy. I m happy with my SGS2.
My SGS2 oledi root with ...KF1....tar by Odin, and still with stock Firmware.
May wanna upgrade to Lite'ning firmware as this is for beginner. Then later only upgrade to more canggih KG... ROM.
lololol what more canggih later. Litening already have latest KG3 lor... many people scared with this but you steadily do this and said as for beginner? hahaha lmao...
This post has been edited by LuffyPSP: Jul 30 2011, 11:53 PM
lololol what more canggih later. Litening already have latest KG3 lor... many people scared with this but you steadily do this and said as for beginner? hahaha lmao...
Oh isit, sorry i just learn.
That means once i upgrade to Litening, enuff liaw lor.
But till now, i still dunno why upgrade firmware hahhahhha see other upgrade to Litening, say faster, so wanna follow..............
Heard that upgrade to Litening is riskless, bcoz it wont wipe clean the s2.
OTA still under testing by Samsung. Random ppl did get their upgrade trough OTA but for 2.3.3 only. You can try register for OTA and hope Samsung will send firmware upgrade someday :-P
GUYS NEED HELPS ASAP... was trying to flash..it failed..so i shut my hp..and when i on it..then there is like a comp and a hp connected with dots..in between it has a warning signal..is it brickd?wat am i suppose to do????
hahas it's simple, your screen off doesnt mean your phone is sleeping, this app detects which app or process is blocking your phone from sleeping, called wakelock, it is the main thing about battery drain. now install the app, start it, click process, change it to wakelocks, then you can see which app/process is responsible for your phone not sleeping =) then you decide its okay or not to disable it in titanium backup
That means once i upgrade to Litening, enuff liaw lor.
But till now, i still dunno why upgrade firmware hahhahhha see other upgrade to Litening, say faster, so wanna follow..............
Heard that upgrade to Litening is riskless, bcoz it wont wipe clean the s2.
yeah do more reading. everything you said there is not accurate but i can say ok la. well happy flashing. Litening already use Ninphetamine kernel(read the changelog in litening thread) so you might want to stop there and use it first. after done more reading you can try other stuff as you wish. you dont want to have headace on first day flashing wouldnt you? wifi not working la, dropping signal la, all that stuff. enjoy your first custom rom first ya.
Added on July 31, 2011, 12:07 am
QUOTE(destEX @ Jul 30 2011, 11:59 PM)
why dowan use sensation?
haha i manage to persuade my cousin to use sensation so that she wont be using sgs2 like me.
but HTC Sense pwns any other stock UI though. kinda miss the sense 3.0 especially the weather.
This post has been edited by LuffyPSP: Jul 31 2011, 12:07 AM
GUYS NEED HELPS ASAP... was trying to flash..it failed..so i shut my hp..and when i on it..then there is like a comp and a hp connected with dots..in between it has a warning signal..is it brickd?wat am i suppose to do????
GG have fun, half-bricked d. try connect to comp c can use odin to reflash or not, if kenot then take out ur life savior jigg. if dun have jigg.... go find SME
GUYS NEED HELPS ASAP... was trying to flash..it failed..so i shut my hp..and when i on it..then there is like a comp and a hp connected with dots..in between it has a warning signal..is it brickd?wat am i suppose to do????
half-bricked now, try take out the battery, then start using combination of Vol down + Home + Power, see can go into download mode or not..if yes, then flash through Odin again.
If not, then need jig d...
This post has been edited by Vcys86: Jul 31 2011, 12:11 AM
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QUOTE(Fallenangelz @ Jul 30 2011, 11:07 PM)
install Titanium Backup from android market, and use it to wipe ur preinstalled-swype's data, then only completely uninstall it. then only proceed with dl+install for ur swype beta.
Thank you bro anyway, is it possible to install back the stock swype if any problem with the beta version? Titanium Backup can backup it or?
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QUOTE(waveweaver @ Jul 30 2011, 10:24 PM)
In nokia no need to press back, back so many times. Just press >option > exit. All done. My only problems is the browser itself. Very slow like kura-kura ~~lol~~
Please dont mention bout Nokia browser LOL the worse browser ever...sometimes when we load a pretty huge website, it will hang and force close itself...I really dont know whats the purpose of that browser in my ex-N97...totally useless.. haha...even the phone...yucks...
Are you using Batista too? I flashed Batista and Ninphetamine 2.2, when I tried factory reset, it will enter bootloop. Is it Batista or Ninphetamine problem? Trying Thunderbolt 12 now.
yeah do more reading. everything you said there is not accurate but i can say ok la. well happy flashing. Litening already use Ninphetamine kernel(read the changelog in litening thread) so you might want to stop there and use it first. after done more reading you can try other stuff as you wish. you dont want to have headace on first day flashing wouldnt you? wifi not working la, dropping signal la, all that stuff. enjoy your first custom rom first ya.
Added on July 31, 2011, 12:07 am
haha i manage to persuade my cousin to use sensation so that she wont be using sgs2 like me.
but HTC Sense pwns any other stock UI though. kinda miss the sense 3.0 especially the weather.
That day borrow my friend's HTC Sensation to play a while ..I found its lagging..I just swipe the home screen..its lagging..it not as smooth as SGS II..luckily I didnt get it
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QUOTE(benny888 @ Jul 30 2011, 10:25 PM)
Now only at KF1 - next step KF2, KF3, KF4 than KG1, KG2 and finally KG3. Wait until mati -loh!!
Added on July 30, 2011, 10:27 pm Why use stock browser ??? Hopelessly slow and features lacking. Switch to Dolphin HD - highly recommended
Agree with Uncle benny haha, even the first firmware update we have to wait for so long... how long do you think it will take to come to KG3? lol but then I have a question uncle benny, if we flash this firmware ourselves, it doesnt void the warranty, does it?
As for the stock browser, it's really really good for me personally liao lor....no bad la, no lag or whatsoever...at least 100000x better than my N97 browser lol... I'll try out the Dolphin HD browser, thank you uncle benny
Added on July 31, 2011, 12:22 am
QUOTE(Lineage @ Jul 31 2011, 12:20 AM)
That day borrow my friend's HTC Sensation to play a while ..I found its lagging..I just swipe the home screen..its lagging..it not as smooth as SGS II..luckily I didnt get it
then I cant complain with my SGS2 homescreen... I noticed a little lagging/delay whatsoever due to some widgets, definately not the SGS2 problem... that problem occurs whenever I put widgets with slideshows or even Accuweather which is the main culprit which cause the slight lagging... I think Sensation/HTC phone will be worse lor... they are well known fr lagging hahaha...
This post has been edited by T0mmytky: Jul 31 2011, 12:22 AM
half-bricked now, try take out the battery, then start using combination of Vol down + Home + Power, see can go into download mode or not..if yes, then flash through Odin again.
Finally got my Neo Hybrid casing after 1 month... glad it's worth the wait!!
I tried 4 casing thus far... this is the best... 1) Zenus Air Jacket - doesn't protect the front screen 2) Casemate Tough Case - best protection but one huge flaw = too damn thick 3) SGP Ultra Capsule - nod bad, but volumn button and power button not nice to press (no feel) 4) SGP Neo Hybrid - best so far, feel quite secure with it's hard side + inner soft cushion protection, protects the front screen as it wraps the side of the screen so can put your phone face down on table no problem, thickness is just nice (prefer this thickness compare to naked phone which is too thin lol), volumn button and power button feels great to press + stylish... not to mention the casing fits perfectly to your sgs ii, it wraps around just nicely and it's like specially made glove, feels like the casing and your phone had become one entity (walao damn kua jiong) like that..
all pro need help how to install themes ? lol i already rooted my device , install villian rom 2.3.0 version le follow the step of here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1081368 install the vrtweaks i reboot my sgs 2 no effect at all > < wan to mod the battery icon and themes style XD
Finally got my Neo Hybrid casing after 1 month... glad it's worth the wait!!
I tried 4 casing thus far... this is the best... 1) Zenus Air Jacket - doesn't protect the front screen 2) Casemate Tough Case - best protection but one huge flaw = too damn thick 3) SGP Ultra Capsule - nod bad, but volumn button and power button not nice to press (no feel) 4) SGP Neo Hybrid - best so far, feel quite secure with it's hard side + inner soft cushion protection, protects the front screen as it wraps the side of the screen so can put your phone face down on table no problem, thickness is just nice (prefer this thickness compare to naked phone which is too thin lol), volumn button and power button feels great to press + stylish... not to mention the casing fits perfectly to your sgs ii, it wraps around just nicely and it's like specially made glove, feels like the casing and your phone had become one entity (walao damn kua jiong) like that..
Finally got my Neo Hybrid casing after 1 month... glad it's worth the wait!!
I tried 4 casing thus far... this is the best... 1) Zenus Air Jacket - doesn't protect the front screen 2) Casemate Tough Case - best protection but one huge flaw = too damn thick 3) SGP Ultra Capsule - nod bad, but volumn button and power button not nice to press (no feel) 4) SGP Neo Hybrid - best so far, feel quite secure with it's hard side + inner soft cushion protection, protects the front screen as it wraps the side of the screen so can put your phone face down on table no problem, thickness is just nice (prefer this thickness compare to naked phone which is too thin lol), volumn button and power button feels great to press + stylish... not to mention the casing fits perfectly to your sgs ii, it wraps around just nicely and it's like specially made glove, feels like the casing and your phone had become one entity (walao damn kua jiong) like that..
hohohohoho
this sentence like mcm bersetubuh....haha... finally able to get my phone from Sen Heng 2moro but next friday only can start molest it
This post has been edited by sai86: Jul 31 2011, 12:58 AM
Finally got my Neo Hybrid casing after 1 month... glad it's worth the wait!!
I tried 4 casing thus far... this is the best... 1) Zenus Air Jacket - doesn't protect the front screen 2) Casemate Tough Case - best protection but one huge flaw = too damn thick 3) SGP Ultra Capsule - nod bad, but volumn button and power button not nice to press (no feel) 4) SGP Neo Hybrid - best so far, feel quite secure with it's hard side + inner soft cushion protection, protects the front screen as it wraps the side of the screen so can put your phone face down on table no problem, thickness is just nice (prefer this thickness compare to naked phone which is too thin lol), volumn button and power button feels great to press + stylish... not to mention the casing fits perfectly to your sgs ii, it wraps around just nicely and it's like specially made glove, feels like the casing and your phone had become one entity (walao damn kua jiong) like that..
hohohohoho
+1, only regrets is im using soul black, but the yellow one is soooo naissss, if only they could just sell the frame separately, haissss
I buy Sensation earlier just 2 weeks ago, quite like it. Then wife says want Sensation. So i think think, either to get another Sensation or S2.... Finally get S2, bcoz now we can have 2 different top end Android mah haahhaahha
I buy Sensation earlier just 2 weeks ago, quite like it. Then wife says want Sensation. So i think think, either to get another Sensation or S2.... Finally get S2, bcoz now we can have 2 different top end Android mah haahhaahha
sensation and S2 relationship is like 周瑜(Zhou Yu) and 诸葛亮(Zhuge Liang) in Romance of three kingdoms
want blame then blame 周瑜 is born at the wrong time... with 诸葛亮 outshines him in everything.. before he die he even said the famous quote 即生瑜，何生亮
tried browsermark on stock browser and dolphin HD. stock browser IS faster than dolphin. Not by much though. Stock gets about 60000, and dolphin gets about 58000
How do you check what speed is the processor running at?
process monitor widget
QUOTE(yvliew @ Jul 31 2011, 01:20 AM)
tried browsermark on stock browser and dolphin HD. stock browser IS faster than dolphin. Not by much though. Stock gets about 60000, and dolphin gets about 58000
i read that stock browser got hardware acceleration from gpu
kawaii~~~~~already order Reventon Yellow(waiting), but Damn! why no Ferrari Red? :'(
dante red not enough red for u? i have the reventon yellow. i love it. it looks great. to bad there is no green. i like green better. but i do feel the frame is slightly loose. it can move around a bit when u hold the phone. do others feel the same way or is it just my case?
anybody using criskelko rom? looks kinda good does it make a full wipe if im coming from litening rom 2.2?
cuz i still get confused when jumping ship from other roms, is wipe needed? cuz im lazy to perform backup, wipe n reinstall apps..hahaha i know its recommended to wipe but is it 100% necessary?
and any opinions on litening rom 4.2? read that there are still some issues hmmm
anybody using criskelko rom? looks kinda good does it make a full wipe if im coming from litening rom 2.2?
cuz i still get confused when jumping ship from other roms, is wipe needed? cuz im lazy to perform backup, wipe n reinstall apps..hahaha i know its recommended to wipe but is it 100% necessary?
and any opinions on litening rom 4.2? read that there are still some issues hmmm
I'm using , no wipe needed but not sure if it gives prob coming from litening .... Coming from CM7 is giving FC
Joined: Jun 2011
From: Klang,Selangor,Malaysia/ Belgaum,Karnataka,India
QUOTE(megadisc @ Jul 31 2011, 12:31 AM)
once rooted many many things ...can leh
but then I not planning to root maybe after warranty somemore I'm still too new to android to do so haha
Added on July 31, 2011, 3:53 am
QUOTE(waveweaver @ Jul 31 2011, 12:35 AM)
You mean change pictures on your lock screen..? Can., no problem.!
lol, of course that was not what I meant
I mean like those buttons/music player etc on the lock screen, I seen the picture somewhere but that's another ROM, but is is possible to mod the lockscreen with the stock ROM?
This post has been edited by T0mmytky: Jul 31 2011, 03:53 AM
Finally got my Neo Hybrid casing after 1 month... glad it's worth the wait!!
I tried 4 casing thus far... this is the best... 1) Zenus Air Jacket - doesn't protect the front screen 2) Casemate Tough Case - best protection but one huge flaw = too damn thick 3) SGP Ultra Capsule - nod bad, but volumn button and power button not nice to press (no feel) 4) SGP Neo Hybrid - best so far, feel quite secure with it's hard side + inner soft cushion protection, protects the front screen as it wraps the side of the screen so can put your phone face down on table no problem, thickness is just nice (prefer this thickness compare to naked phone which is too thin lol), volumn button and power button feels great to press + stylish... not to mention the casing fits perfectly to your sgs ii, it wraps around just nicely and it's like specially made glove, feels like the casing and your phone had become one entity (walao damn kua jiong) like that..
hohohohoho
bought my neo hybrid from export prive..waiting for delivery!
bought dante red initially buy they told me no stock until 2nd week of aug..so changed to gold instead
That day borrow my friend's HTC Sensation to play a while ..I found its lagging..I just swipe the home screen..its lagging..it not as smooth as SGS II..luckily I didnt get it
your friend must have everything running then. i agree HTC sense can be laggy but not on Sensation. Even on my Desire running the 3.0 ported sense got no lag, so how come the Sensation got lag. and you havent tried HTC in AOSP yet. Damn fastar!! as much as i love my SGS2, i still would like to defend HTC
ooo just saw his tweet, 6 buttons notification, wish he could do it like cm7, can add and order ur own buttons, but he also removed overscroll glow
i'm waiting for someone to put this on VRTweaks lolz~~ and also waiting for somenone to make it like CM7 so we can choose almost all toggles and scroll them
Hi guys, I copy my contact list (.vcf) from my Wave to S2 thru bluetooth. May I know where are the contacts list save in the S2? I can't find the contact list in any folders in S2 including the bluetooth folder. But I can see the conatct list in the "Contact" tab. Fyi, my phone is not yet rooted. Thankz.
your friend must have everything running then. i agree HTC sense can be laggy but not on Sensation. Even on my Desire running the 3.0 ported sense got no lag, so how come the Sensation got lag. and you havent tried HTC in AOSP yet. Damn fastar!! as much as i love my SGS2, i still would like to defend HTC
Maybe..I also dont believe when I use it..Maybe I need to go test it at shop..
hi, did anyone facing issue on dock icon in litening rom 4.2 in TW launcher? when i remove the contact icon and put other icon, after sometimes the newly drag icon disappear from the docking.
lololol what more canggih later. Litening already have latest KG3 lor... many people scared with this but you steadily do this and said as for beginner? hahaha lmao...
Bastita70 v3.2 is using AngeloM kernel test version 12 and in his latest thread he has a link too to AngeloM kernel test version 13
I am presently using stock XXKG3 with AngeloM kernel test v13
Added on July 31, 2011, 11:05 am
QUOTE(Frankie99 @ Jul 30 2011, 11:35 PM)
Uncle Benny have u try on the Bastita 3.2? What is the Different between it from the Thunderbolt 2.7 in the Italian Website by Angelom? How was the overall performance and battery life? Thanks and appreciate ur information.
Yes I have tested Bastita 3.2 only a day but took it off as I do not like his theme ; other than that it is very stable and good. I'd say is better than Litening 4.2, at least in battery usage. Litening 4.2 is a big drain versus Litening 2.1 I have not tested AngeloM 2.7 yet but I am using his latest kernel test v13 with my current XXKG3. AngeloM firmwares are also very good and again I do not keep it long as I find his themes too flashy and I just hate his boot animation ; don't know whether he has change it in 2.7. Maybe will try it later tonight
Added on July 31, 2011, 11:10 am
QUOTE(JusticeDeserves @ Jul 31 2011, 12:04 AM)
GUYS NEED HELPS ASAP... was trying to flash..it failed..so i shut my hp..and when i on it..then there is like a comp and a hp connected with dots..in between it has a warning signal..is it brickd?wat am i suppose to do????
Have you unbrick it yet ??
Anyway when you see such a logo , it means your phone is still in download mode, capable of recieving flash instructions
If you switch off your phone or take battery out and than and switch it on on or boot to download mode or recovery mode - you will still see the same logo ( phone--computer). Your phone is in a soft broick condition. You just need to launch Odin , connect phone to computer - it will be detected , just flash it again as normal. Suggest you flash one of those official XXKG2 or XXKG3 or even XXKF2 just to revive it. Than only flash what you really want
This post has been edited by benny888: Jul 31 2011, 11:10 AM
Haven't get my sgs2 yet but already start surf for it accessories. Just want to ask is possible activate dock mode without samsung official vehicle dock? I quite interesting on that voice talk. Thanks.
Joined: Apr 2011
From: A small town called Malacca
I tested batista 3.2 with Angelom 12.quite insane cos I full charge at 2pm, about 10pm got about 10%left. Left it on idle until 9am next day (wz no connection on) just auto refresh every 10minutes for 15 seconds for email and I still got 6-8% battery. I know the graph is a little whacky that's why I just monitor by hours.
Added on July 31, 2011, 11:33 amSorry mean to say apple not apply phones. Haha sorry!
This post has been edited by nicregi: Jul 31 2011, 11:33 AM
sry if this question has been asked before. but is this phone really worth the money?
i mean are there any notable problems or weaknesses? planning to get one but still unsure...
i was like you last time, unsure it is quite expensive, but when i got the phone, i'm definitely loving it! No matter how i use it i still feel it's alot better than the iphone, the possibilities of customization is just endless! super smooth and seriously i'm loving it since day 1 not a single hate, of coz the battery is a problem for all smartphones, but meh i got an external pack and a spare battery so i've got no problems with it
notable problems: you will notice battery drains fast if you're coming from nokia but actually the difference is just small temeperature: again if you're coming from nokia, again temperature is unnoticable if you have a case on and it will only go very hot when you play some very intense 3d games such as those gameloft games(hd 4, shadow guardian) other than that, meh no problems.
conclusion: if you're a fan of customizing and everyday/week customize your homescreen with all types of launchers and make it pretty and show ur friends, or you like testing new roms, seeing the difference, geek stuffs you know? then its definitely worth it! of course it's also very good in terms of gaming, browsing, music once you have the right settings. I have a feeling i would be fiddling with this device for at least 1 year plus with all the apps/roms/tweaks to try out
ummm guys, is it just me or after i went to VR 2.3 from stock, the speakers on my phone is super low.. even when i maxed out everything, its like 1/4 of the stock rom speakers..
I tested batista 3.2 with Angelom 12.quite insane cos I full charge at 2pm, about 10pm got about 10%left. Left it on idle until 9am next day (wz no connection on) just auto refresh every 10minutes for 15 seconds for email and I still got 6-8% battery. I know the graph is a little whacky that's why I just monitor by hours.
Added on July 31, 2011, 11:33 amSorry mean to say apple not apply phones. Haha sorry!
Did you flash the Angelom 12's kernel through CWM using the zip file? I did it that way and it says "zImage not found"
ummm guys, is it just me or after i went to VR 2.3 from stock, the speakers on my phone is super low.. even when i maxed out everything, its like 1/4 of the stock rom speakers..
Added on July 31, 2011, 11:05 am Yes I have tested Bastita 3.2 only a day but took it off as I do not like his theme ; other than that it is very stable and good. I'd say is better than Litening 4.2, at least in battery usage. Litening 4.2 is a big drain versus Litening 2.1 I have not tested AngeloM 2.7 yet but I am using his latest kernel test v13 with my current XXKG3. AngeloM firmwares are also very good and again I do not keep it long as I find his themes too flashy and I just hate his boot animation ; don't know whether he has change it in 2.7. Maybe will try it later
hi uncle benny now do you load the new boot animation that batista created?
Uncle benny, so far I used litening 4.2, very good for battery life.not sure why u say it drain battery badly.maybe u are heavy user?
I said compared to v 2.1. Yes i am heavy user - my 3G is always on 24 hours - refresh/update data my email, RSS, newsfeeds, tweeters, browsing , MSN-Skype, GPS etc every 15 to 30 minutes So for me using up 3 GB data is easy every month. You will also be shock at my data usage - just a day in Spore my data roaming charges for just one day hit around RM 1500 ; highest recorded was in May - RM 2250 just one day roaming data charges. But as I subscibed to Celocm postpiad unlimited package - i need not pay for these roaming - it is auto deducted monthly
Added on July 31, 2011, 11:49 am
QUOTE(KLHC1964 @ Jul 31 2011, 11:43 AM)
Added on July 31, 2011, 11:05 am Yes I have tested Bastita 3.2 only a day but took it off as I do not like his theme ; other than that it is very stable and good. I'd say is better than Litening 4.2, at least in battery usage. Litening 4.2 is a big drain versus Litening 2.1 I have not tested AngeloM 2.7 yet but I am using his latest kernel test v13 with my current XXKG3. AngeloM firmwares are also very good and again I do not keep it long as I find his themes too flashy and I just hate his boot animation ; don't know whether he has change it in 2.7. Maybe will try it later
hi uncle benny now do you load the new boot animation that batista created?
I just use his default boot animation which comes with the firmware. What do you mean " how to load" ?
Added on July 31, 2011, 11:51 am
QUOTE(Assclown @ Jul 31 2011, 11:43 AM)
Did you flash the Angelom 12's kernel through CWM using the zip file? I did it that way and it says "zImage not found"
You have to flash it through recovery mode ( use the hard buttons). You cannot do it using the CWM app - this app is actually buggy - it doesn't work for all roms
This post has been edited by benny888: Jul 31 2011, 11:51 AM
I said compared to v 2.1. Yes i am heavy user - my 3G is always on 24 hours - refresh/update data my email, RSS, newsfeeds, tweeters, browsing , MSN-Skype, GPS etc every 15 to 30 minutes So for me using up 3 GB data is easy every month. You will also be shock at my data usage - just a day in Spore my data roaming charges for just one day hit around RM 1500 ; highest recorded was in May - RM 2250 just one day roaming data charges. But as I subscibed to Celocm postpiad unlimited package - i need not pay for these roaming - it is auto deducted monthly
What unlimited package is that? is is the P148?
This post has been edited by Assclown: Jul 31 2011, 11:52 AM
Uncle benny, so far I used litening 4.2, very good for battery life.not sure why u say it drain battery badly.maybe u are heavy user?
yes, what uncle benny said interest me, am using 4.1 now, gonna flash 2.2 later and compare the stats in battery monitor widget to see got difference or not your kernal is the one that came with litening 4.2(ninphetamine) or u changed to other kernals?
QUOTE(xDingx @ Jul 31 2011, 11:34 AM)
can anyone share what launcher r u using for ur SGS 2 now?
Go Launcher Ex, dam loving itm especially the gestures, flick up anywhere in homescreen and u enter the drawer, wonder other launchers got these gestures control not? coz they can set gesture control up down for homescreen and for each dock icons too
QUOTE(waveweaver @ Jul 31 2011, 11:43 AM)
grenade launcher.?
This post has been edited by destEX: Jul 31 2011, 11:55 AM
You have to flash it through recovery mode ( use the hard buttons). You cannot do it using the CWM app - this app is actually buggy - it doesn't work for all roms
Cannot remember the name - subscribed it since 6 years ago - I pay RM 98 for data unlimited and RM50 fix ( for calls/SMS) . Charges for roaming apply for calls/sms/mms and charges apply for calls/SMS exceeding RM 50. Charges for data roaming excluded but will be shown in bill
Uncle Benny i tried to replace the stock boot animation with the one Rafael created for batista but don't know how. tried to replace the pmg files and replace with bootanimation.zip in system/media but mo go. all i get now is a black screen before the lockscreen appears after boot.
ummm guys, is it just me or after i went to VR 2.3 from stock, the speakers on my phone is super low.. even when i maxed out everything, its like 1/4 of the stock rom speakers..
Uncle Benny i tried to replace the stock boot animation with the one Rafael created for batista but don't know how. tried to replace the pmg files and replace with bootanimation.zip in system/media but mo go. all i get now is a black screen before the lockscreen appears after boot.
Uncle Benny i tried to replace the stock boot animation with the one Rafael created for batista but don't know how. tried to replace the pmg files and replace with bootanimation.zip in system/media but mo go. all i get now is a black screen before the lockscreen appears after boot.
Post the link where you download this Rafael stuff ; if is a zip file - just flash through recovery ? ( extracted showing folders data, system, meta-inf)
This post has been edited by benny888: Jul 31 2011, 12:05 PM
Have been reading this forum for the past 4 days, still cannot differentiate between the below:
Kernal Firmware Root
Any one mind to shed some light pls? or maybe point me to a site where i can find clearer answer.
Page 1 post #5 is your answer
Analogy using a CAR : Root is the KEY to enter your car and open up the bonnet to tinker with the engine. KERNEL is the ignition starter that interacts between your key and the car engine. Firmware is your whole car engine system
This post has been edited by benny888: Jul 31 2011, 12:16 PM
I flashed to Angelom13 kernel. Quadrant scores were much lower compared to Ninpo's kernel. On the first run 2900, thereafter increased to a max of 3200. With ninpo's can get till 3800.
What I notice during the Quadrant test was the framerates dropped a lot.
This post has been edited by Assclown: Jul 31 2011, 12:27 PM
I flashed to Angelom13 kernel. Quadrant scores were much lower compared to Ninpo's kernel. On the first run 2900, thereafter increased to a max of 3200. With ninpo's can get till 3800.
What I notice during the Quadrant test was the framerates dropped a lot.
AngeloM kernel is not performance kernel unlike Ninpo. You use AngeloM kernel to have better battery savings. You are comparing a BMW ( ninpo) with an Accord ( AngeloM)
Added on July 31, 2011, 12:43 pm
QUOTE(gtoforce @ Jul 31 2011, 12:19 PM)
brothers
MY GS2 CANNOT CONNECT TO KIES ON PC any ideas why? the status in kies (on top left at the "connected devices")kept on saying connecting
You have failed installation of USB phone drivers. If you have installed KIES - launch KIES - at top of menu - select Tools/Install Driver again
This post has been edited by benny888: Jul 31 2011, 12:43 PM
Procedure for Using Odin to root and flash new ROM.
- Already ROOT my S2 using Odin, with CF-root..KF1...tar. No problem at all for the rooting procedure, lucky me.
Below are which i feel should be the procedure for backup existing ROM and Flashing new ROM: (CORRECT??) (Backup the existing ROM) 1. Goto - Setting/Application/Development/USB debugging(checked). 2. press "volume up"+"home"+"power" to go into CWM Recovery mode. Use the volume keys to navigate, and the home key to select. 3. Backup the entire existing ROM, 4. "wipe clean cache partition", 5. and in ADvanced mode - "clear Dalvik cache".
(Flash new ROM) 1.Continue with procedure like ROOT, but this time, select the upgraded ROM file (such as ........tar.md5)
My above procedure correct kah??
This post has been edited by joeyap: Jul 31 2011, 01:19 PM
Procedure for Using Odin to root and flash new ROM.
- Already ROOT my S2 using Odin, with CF-root..KF1...tar. No problem at all for the rooting procedure, lucky me. Below are which i feel should be the procedure for backup existing ROM and Flashing new ROM: (CORRECT??) (Backup the existing ROM) 1. Goto - Setting/Application/Development/USB debugging(checked). 2. press "volume up"+"home"+"power" to go into CWM Recovery mode. Use the volume keys to navigate, and the home key to select. 3. Backup the entire existing ROM, 4. "wipe clean cache partition", 5. and in ADvanced mode - "clear Dalvik cache".
(Flash new ROM) 1.Continue with procedure like ROOT, but this time, select the upgraded ROM file (such as ........tar.md5)
My above procedure correct kah??
you already successful root, this time like flash cf-root, select pda and xxxx.tar.md5 same procedure
OH OK TQ bro. So my backup procedure is correct, that will be a relief hahhaha.
In case my phone mati, i can restore the entire existing rom back and it instantly back to its original state.
So after flash to new Litening rom, no need to do anything on the Kernel oledi right? The new Litening rom also installed new Kernel right?
Sory for asking so many question.
yes, just enter recovery and select your backup, litening will install the new kernal
QUOTE(Assclown @ Jul 31 2011, 01:55 PM)
for those who are considering to get the SGP Glas, you might wanna check this video out
this is not good lol it's definitely not worth the 125 budget, i bet mostly everyone plugs their phone into their chargers whenever they get the chance.
This post has been edited by destEX: Jul 31 2011, 02:17 PM
yes, just enter recovery and select your backup, litening will install the new kernal this is not good lol it's definitely not worth the 125 budget, i bet mostly everyone plugs their phone into their chargers whenever they get the chance.
Huh? if go back to Recovery and select the backup ROM file, wont it install back the OLD Rom ?
Just boot into recovery - depending on what type of CWM you have installed : select Backup or Nandroid and select Restore/Backup
I'd strongly advised you do backup and restore through the hard buttons way ( vol up/home/power ) rather than using the CWM app, which is not reliable as its functions affected by the rom you have
And after backup, do rename the backup file to something you understand, example I used 2907Litening42 - date of backup/rom name n version
If you use the CWM app to backup - you can change the proposed file name first before executing the backup
When you select restore the backup rom - it will replace fully the present firmware/kernel
Added on July 31, 2011, 2:42 pm That is because you did not bother to read the rom features properly. You are just shooting in the dark and hope to strike
TQ Benny, u r really helpful and your explanation is clear. TQTQ
Hi guys, I copy my contact list (.vcf) from my Wave to S2 thru bluetooth. May I know where are the contacts list save in the S2? I can't find the contact list in any folders in S2 including the bluetooth folder. But I can see the conatct list in the "Contact" tab. Fyi, my phone is not yet rooted. Thankz.
Anyone can shed a light on this? Thanks in advance.
This post has been edited by Hianz: Jul 31 2011, 02:53 PM
Anyone can shed a light on this? Thanks in advance.
You cannot see such a list ; you can see the contacts file though if you can access /system folder using root explorer Why would you want to do this?? You can easily edit your contacts from the contact app Your phone must be rooted to access system files
This post has been edited by benny888: Jul 31 2011, 03:00 PM
You cannot see such a list ; you can see the contacts file though if you can access /system folder using root explorer Why would you want to do this?? You can easily edit your contacts from the contact app Your phone must be rooted to access system files
I was curios if without the contact files how I could copy the contacts files to other phone in the future. Ok. now I understand.
Added on July 31, 2011, 3:12 pm
QUOTE(chicken12345 @ Jul 31 2011, 03:09 PM)
Anyone knows where to get original phone in penang area? Ready stock one..
I bought mine at 1st Avenue (Samsung booth) comes with SP, flip-over casing & bluetooth handfree at RM2099 yesterday. But no memory card. This promotion will end by today as told by the seller.
This post has been edited by Hianz: Jul 31 2011, 03:12 PM
I was curios if without the contact files how I could copy the contacts files to other phone in the future. Ok. now I understand.
You should sync your contact to your Gmail account. Anytime you change phone, just use GMail to sync back. Keeping contacts file is old tech - the days of symbian, windows mobile - nowadays everyone use the cloud and is file-less and paperless. You can sync anytime, anywhere
Added on July 31, 2011, 3:14 pm
QUOTE(joeyap @ Jul 31 2011, 03:12 PM)
Can the S2 be set to automatically store Photo and Video direct into its MicroSd card after captured?
Of course - did you explore and check your phone camera settings before asking ??
This post has been edited by benny888: Jul 31 2011, 03:14 PM
I bought mine at 1st Avenue (Samsung booth) comes with SP, flip-over casing & bluetooth handfree at RM2099 yesterday. But no memory card. This promotion will end by today as told by the seller.
what is the brand of bluetooth? 2 years warranty rite?
You should sync your contact to your Gmail account. Anytime you change phone, just use GMail to sync back. Keeping contacts file is old tech - the days of symbian, windows mobile - nowadays everyone use the cloud and is file-less and paperless. You can sync anytime, anywhere
Added on July 31, 2011, 3:14 pm Of course - did you explore and check your phone camera settings before asking ??
Benny,
I dont see it in setting, let me put in a MicroSD card and i believe it will appear after i put in a MicroSD card. TQTQ.
Post the link where you download this Rafael stuff ; if is a zip file - just flash through recovery ? ( extracted showing folders data, system, meta-inf)
Joined: Apr 2011
From: A small town called Malacca
Anyone of you using xscope? When I click attachment in Lyn but no 'pop up' to choose attachment. Any setting I should do? Been trying whole morning today but can't
Jul 29 2011, 06:52 PM, updated 15y ago
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unplugged at 8am and still left 50% now
Earth quake?
google it: swypebeta
it is something to be feel by yourself. 
and 1 dot gone. p/s using a andida 2k mah
this is nice, if i divide your graph to 3 i see you barely use ur phone i assume? still 3 days at 44% is good, i can tell you guys, i left my phone and went to camp, on flight mode and 3 days later, the battery was at 95% 
me please anyone... my sgs stuck at boot (at samsung galaxy gt i 9100)... this is because after i make hardreset using *2767*3855#... how to recover my sgs2 back??...(hardreset because some apps i download make problem regarding twlauncher and make my sgs2 freeze).. help me please how to recover my sgs2 back... 
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