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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 : Roms/Flashing/Tips n Tricks Part 2 Post # 7 : Commonly used Apps, Recommended Widgets, Malaysian Telco Settings Post # 8 : Accessories Post # 9 : 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
LATEST as on Sept 2011 : New model i9100G - this one uses the 1GHz Texas Instruments TI OMAP4430 dual-core processor chip
Discussion on this : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1276105 Kernels and roms for i9100 CANNOT be used on this newer model. You will BRICK your phone using such from i9100 model. Please refer to post # 5 below for links
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let's start from the G ver. stock 2.3.5 rooted rom firz
Pro's- very good battery life,buttery smooth UI once u updated to the DZKI1 f.w, battery temp won't rise fast, seems like a new proximity sensor cos when u switch off the light in a dark room u'll notice some glowing in red at the proximity sensor hole, last but not least THE BEST OF ALL WAS it is made in korea by samsung even the battery is made in japan finished in china and seems to do great in terms of gaming an in ANTUTU bench i tested both ver in 3d graohics and the G spec scored 1274 with it's capped max freq at 1.008ghz compare to the NON G ver. which just managed to get 1178 with a stock doedex KI3 rooted lite rom and running at 1.2 ghz, next in terms of testing 2d graphiocs the G spec scored 303 and the other one scored 296 only which i think samsung had done some tweaks to the POWER VRsgx540 GPU and testing the CPU the G spec gets 2970 vs 3294 obtained by it's brother thx to the exynos chipset
BUT....... the worst part was although samsung quoted it as running a dual core 1.2 so does other third party software in market but i noticed samsung capped it to just 1.008ghz only(maybe to make batteries last longer) and fonts inPAPAGO looks very very smalland available freee ram in G spec was all the while 600++ compared to 490-500++ so if i had to choose either one only it would be the non G ver cos imo it's less laggy while browsing the net and very fast in opening apps/multi tasking which what i need basically although in terms of gaming it's not too bad at all but tends to get overheated faster so imo wether it's a "G" or not there should not be any problem at all, Just based on my personal experience to share it with u guys but for custom rom or overclocking i feel sorry for the G spec but also without all these the phone does incredibly well too
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Finally have time to write my experience using both variants.
I9100 - the phone get hot very fast, and the battery dies very fast too. I'm a heavy user, Cisco AnyConnect to VPN and connect to Exchange, plus other mailboxes, IM, SNS, in other words, 24x7 unlimited data connections everywhere, and the phone cannot take it.
I9100G - the phone doesn't overheat easily, even after heavy use. the battery life is much better, can last 1 or 2 days without recharging.. see the attached cpuspy, it seems I9100G runs at 1008Mhz most of the time even when running CPU intensive apps like benchmarks.
Other differences :
- The processor for I9100G seems to be capped at 1008Mhz, even while doing Stress Test or benchmarks, it seldom goes up to 1200Mhz. Not sure if this is an optimization 'feature' to reduce battery usage, or if Samsung is cutting cost and using old stock of 1Ghz chip overclocked to 1008Mhz/1200Mhz, but everything is still smooth and you wont feel the difference - The following apps dont work or cannot download/install from Market/Samsung Apps on I9100G even though they are advertised as working for 'Samsung Galaxy S2'
1) Asphalt 6 WCG for Galaxy S2 from the Samsung Apps - if try to download getting error "Unable to download. Application not optimized for device (8002)" 2) Cisco AnyConnect for Galaxy S2 might not install if using web-based market and selecting wrong version, error code -8. (If using phone Market it will only show compatible version now, previously I notice it was showing all versions). I9100G users should install Samsung Anyconnect in the market for "Epic™ 4G Touch for Sprint (SPH-D710), Galaxy S™ II for AT&T (SGH-I777) & Galaxy S™ II for T-Mobile (SGH-T989)" instead of "Galaxy S model GT-I9000 and SC-02B, running 2.3.3+, Galaxy S II model GT-I9100 and SC-02C, Galaxy Tab 7 running Android 2.3.3+, Galaxy Tab 8.9 and 10.1 running Android 3.0+ with the Samsung TouchWiz MR" 3) "CamScanner" and "Scan2PDF free" - click on capture, the camera is dark, cannot see anything. If set to use System Camera can see image. The 2 apps cannot control I9100G camera? I9100 is ok with both..
If I find more incompatible apps I will update this list. Please let me know if u know any other apps that can work with I9100 but not I9100G. (not including rom, rooted apps etc, just normal apps)
I am attaching some benchmark comparisons. I9100 is running 2.3.3 factory standard firmware, and I9100G is running 2.3.5 factory standard firmware. Numbers might not be very accurate since both phones have lots of apps installed and running, no time to factory reset both and do proper comparison. These numbers are just for rough reference.
Comprehensive web review between the i9100 and i9100 G:
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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AndroidCentral
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INTOMOBILE how thin and light the Galaxy S 2 is, as it’s only 8.49-millimeters thick and its incredibly light in your hands. - more ergonomic to grip, and also lends a more premium feel to the device. Galaxy S 2 has a Super AMOLED Plus display and it’s quite bright and vibrant. Text looks brilliant and photos and videos really pop out of the screen. Inside the Galaxy S 2 rocks a dual-core processor that enables it to do things like record video in full 1080p HD. This should also enable some great gaming, as the company is pushing the gyroscopic and accelerometer controls as a way to bring Android gaming to a new level. - launch with Android 2.3 and a customized user interface. This latest version of the Android software will enable the device to take advantage of NFC capabilities TouchWiz 4.0 UI - You get a more customizable homescreen, an app tray that has been refined to include a 3D rotating effect and the company has put a stronger emphasis on its hubs. Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S 2 is a great-looking and performing smartphone and it is bringing the super phone game up another notch
Comparing display with iPhone 4
PhoneArena - on the UI features, apps , video demo
The SGS II is reputed to be a high top end performer. IS the SGS II make up of special exceptional high end electronics ?
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4. How to make sure it is original set from Samsung Malaysia Electronics (SME)? - There are SME stickers on the box and the back side of the phone normally under the battery. It is also sealed with blue Samsung sticker.
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Please refer below links for more info. Importing these phones to Malaysia will possibly held by customs and if so, be prepared to pay up to RM 250 ( 2009 rate ) for SIRIM permit and another 10 % tax on invoiced value. If stocks available, delivery is normally 5 to 7 days More info : See FAQ below Question # 14
Latest news as on 13 Jun : Launching by Maxis 22 - 26 Jun at Midvalley KL ( Center Court ) Rumored price : RM 2099 without contract Specs : Exynos-Super Amoled Plus
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ccm : Overall: very fast. I never used Atrix and Optimus x2, but this is really very fast. Homescreen scrolling - no lagging, very smooth. Gallery scrolling - seems like the reading speed is very fast, the pictures loads very fast and scrolling is very the smooth. Web brosing: by default browser - Page loads very fast. Just complain our Internet connection from our telco isnt fast enough. When using stock browser to browse Lowyat Forum, will have a bit lagg espcecial when u reply using stock browser. I'm not sure why, last time when I use my Nexus One and Nexus S also like that, but problem was gone if use Opera Mobile. In Language Setting, no Japanese and Chinese, got Korean In Samsung Keyboard input language, no Japanese and Chinese as well, got Korean. In Swype input Language setting, got Chinese GB and BIG5, and got Japanese as well
oldKyoo : Everything I typed is based on my own device, to hell with the other people's device, because its my opinion, and it is strictly subjective.
Lets start off with the boot time and shut down time. The Samsung Galaxy S II takes 12 seconds on average to totally shut down. To completely boot it back up, it takes 12 again on average. Then, it takes 10 seconds to completely do all the memory reading and scanning.
From there, we enter the homescreen. Now im greeted with a hell load of heavy widgets, such as weather syncing, ap news, email, skype, and such, with a background live wallpaper. No lag is experienced when navigating from one page to another.
Screen, as you all know, is fantastic, dont be mad or whatever, but sometimes, I feel the screen looks just normal, most probably because I keep looking at the screen.
Pressing the capacitive menu button leads me to add, wallpaper, search, notifications, edit, and settings Press edit and it will allow you to edit the 7 home pages you have, to reorganize the page in any order, or to remove the page completely (Those who have used HTC's recent android phones would be used to this function, and will feel like this is a rip off from htc's, and we'd wonder why samsung is being sued )
Pressing add and that will lead you to either an option of placing more widgets, adding folders, shortcuts, or applying wallpapers. Now widgets, you have about 30 widgets out of the box both by samsung and google. Theres like 7 types of clocks for u people obsessed with time. Talking about widgets, I must say, not all widgets are adjustable by size, few are only. Examples are like accuweather, ap mobile news, email, and about 1 or 2 more I could not bother to give a finger to greet their mother (its rubbish in another word).
Now within this "adding widgets" function, theres a way which samsung calls panning to move widgets from one page to another, this function I find most useful if ur on the 1st page, and you plan to place the widget on the 7th page because its just so inaccurate, like when I want to move the widget to just anothe page, for example from page 1 to page 2, id rather just drag my finger to the next page, so much faster, rather then playing super monkey ball with the damn widget and page..... Of course, you have to activate this "panning" by going to settings and to motion settings.
Next, the contact widget is pretty basic, you have keypad, logs, contacts and favourites tab on top. As usual, facebook integration makes it better, so i can see whos calling me when i forgot who is that.
With keypad tab, you get the dialer, very responsive, no lag at all at this part. You also have 2 options to call, call by voice, or call by video, and also an option to text.
Messaging, the bubble conversation as usual. but before you tap on the small bar down the screen to bring up the keyboard, you have a shortcut to attach files as such : pictures, videos, audios, locations, contacts, calander, memo and tasks. (pretty damn alot if u ask me, very useful indeed)
Since we r on the message, il talk bout the keyboard, the keyboard is alrite, i personally dont find touch screen keyboards great due to the fact that i have kinda "large fingers" not to say fat, but id definitely guarantee loads of americans will find this problem as well.
Back to the keyboard, the samsung keyboard is fine for most of you people im sure, with the additional space you get from the 4.27 inch screen, its definitely easier to type on compared to my previous nexus one. There is also a swype keyboard, i tried it, and.. I dont find it really good, personal preference. Now both swype and samsung keyboard has a bulit in microphone "button", pretty neat, used it, and its accurate, there was a time though where it got it quite a wrong.
Lets jump to the email client. One word. FANTASTIC.
This client is nice because I dont know why, I do think they already have this function, but I can have like a "android 3.0 style email, with one bar separating the email list and the email content. This email content capable of supporting pinch to zoom. Neat feature indeed. I have like a hotmail inbox, a gmail inbox, and a yahoo inbox and you can differentiate them.
Internet, its blazing fast... what the heck can I say, the dual core really does work wonderful here. Scrolling is just so fast, without any lag. Afew sites ive been are unreal tournament web, scan.co.uk, engadget, youtube to stream a 1080p video. No lag. I swear upon my surname, browser no lag, as long as the page has finished rendering.
When I try scrolling a site while the page is still loading, i will get those checkerboard thingy. Thats the only time i ever get it. Now, if you try to type in lowyat or any other forum's reply box, there are times where u noticed u will lag or worse, sometimes hang like my nexus one did when i was listening to music while replying here.. While using the sgs2, the lag is almost, almost! unnoticeable. I say almost because there are some times where it does lag alittle, but thats like quite rare, so no worries. Since we r on browser, il comment about the "tilt" feature, which you can place to pressure points on the screen and bring the device back and forth, to enlarger or to minimize.. This feature... is a real waste of time, why would i want to move my hands or arms when i am already lazy to move my 2 fingers??? no brainer issue here, its just to show off to friends who are not smart enough to shoot u back with what i just said.... Or, its just a feature to say, ur phone got anot???
Moving on to GPS, the 1st time it tried to locate me, it toke exactly 2 minutes to search. Now, 2-4 seconds and it will lock u down with precision. No joke. Maps is just the common maps but with rotation and mayb 3d buildings, i have yet to see any 3d bulidings on my screen yet, perhaps i need to bring the location to KL, okay tried, cant, this 3d feature we dont get in Malaysia...
Now lets go to the 4 hubs, Music, Game, Readers, and Social hub. Music Hub, il skip, because its not supported here in Malaysia.
Now gamehub, We have 2 tabs above, one for social games and the other for premium games.
Social games consists of - We Rule - We City - Pachinko (Is this the cute puppy doggy from the movie???) - Forces of War - Villians (I soppose they got all the bad guys from james bond judging from the cover that looks like 007.) - Age of Legends (I think this is a mmorpg game) - We Farm Safari (ANOTHER WE?????) - Vegas Strip City (The only enticing game tittle which disappointed me 1 minute later)
Now, TO Premium Games !!!! Premium games is nothing but a special link to all gameloft's game I believe, because we have tittle as such: - Real Football 2011 HD - GT Racing - N.O.V.A Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance HD (This game is like a must to buy, it takes full advantage of the sgs2 gyroscope, hyposcope whatever scope lah) - Lets Golf! 2 HD - Assassin's Creed- Altair's Chronicles HD - Hero of Sparta HD - Shrek Kart HD - Modern Combat 2 - Brothers In Arms 2 - James Cameron's Avatar HD (Havent watch this show yet, waiting for astro hbo ) - Dungeon Hunter HD
Well, thats bout the amount of games right now, and its quite an extensive list to me, im not a real mobile gamer, and yes, as the name suggests, u pay for the premium games... The social is free of charge.
Lastly, is the camera, owh yeah, I know u dslr lurkers are waiting to paw me on this one. The camera is decent. Much better compared to a desire HD, but not really much difference if you compare it to sony xperia sensors. Seriously, why frust about the photos??? just pay 20k and get a leica or a hasselblad if ur that obsessed.
Now the camera comes with quite a hell load of options, we have - Self shot (it activates the front camera for more camwhoring) - Flash (3 choices, disable fully, keep it auto, or enable it permanently to blind a person) - Shooting mode (Choosing either single shot, smile shot, beauty shot, panorama, action shot, cartoon) - Scene mode ( Choose from none to either portrait, landscape, night, sports, party/indoor, beach/snow, sunset, dawn, fall colour, firework, text, candlelight, backlight) - Exposure value (-2.0 to +2.0, no idea) - Focus mode (Choosing either auto focus, macro, or face detection) - Timer (choosing from off to either, 2,5, or 10 seconds, useful when u too shy to ask ppl to take photo of urself or noone wan help u take photo of ur whole gang/triad/kampung/clan) - Effects ( From none to either negative, grayscale, or sepia) - Resolution (Yeah babeh, from 3264x2448 aka 8mp all the way to 640x480 aka 0.3mp) - White Balance (Can set from Auto to daylight, cloudy, incandescent, fluorescent, josticent, last one joking, dun claw me plueseeee) - ISO (From auto to 100, 200,400,800) - Metering (From centre- Weighted to either Spot or Matrix) - Outdoor visibility (off or on lah) - Anti-Shake (Cant see difference) - Auto Contrast (Off or on) - Blink Detection (I think it will detect if ur blinking then it wont take the photo, so it doesnt look like ur sleeping, dslr ppl help me here!) - Guidelines (to create white borderlines for u to aim better when u wanna take a photo, so the object is where u want it to be in the photo) - Review (to let u see the photo after u taken it) - Image quality (from superfine baby skin to normal like ah mah) - GPS tag (u wan ppl know where u are when they lookin at cho photo then this is gooding) - Reset (For u to "FFFFUUUUUUU" after u so hard to set ur camera settings" and end up back where u started)
For Video mode, u have the some of the options available only, but new settings as well such as: - Recording mode (Normal, limit for mms or self recording) - Resolution (from 176x144 up to 1920x1080) - Outdoor visibility (when the sun tells u to turn stop recording, u use this to challenge the sun's brightness, a losing battle indeed to begin) - Flash (whether u want to be a night stalker in the singapore night safari)
Battery life. I officially announced that i plug out the charger at 09.xx am and the battery was 100% full, charging for about solid 8 and a half hours while the phone was shut down. I got my 1st battery warning at 20% by 20.13pm. Battery definitely can last you from 8am to 7pm for u working people out there. This was on moderate usage. Calls about a total of 1 hour, heavy messaging, moderate browsing, email and weather syncing. I dont know about others like ccm or anyone else, but this is far from the so claimed 2 days battery, since they got the device, and charged it up for the 1st time as i did. Battery wont last a "Whole" day, but it will get u thru ur working hours.(exclusion for those definitely working in banks and some hardworking people)
The heat, while playing games, and browsing the web, it was well within the acceptable range, but as for calling, it was never once within an acceptable range, all phones are never within that range, thats why they gave u a earphone, and thats why they sell bluetooth earsets, not to show ppl ur ear can wear one, but for a good reason. Thus, phone is cleared from overheating worries.
Hardware wise, phone is light, yes, light. But this light isnt the cheap light, it somewhat has a quality feel. hardware buttons feel great and responsive, its raised perfectly i should say, even with the rubber cover, it still feels good. The battery cover is the one dissapointment, theres no good way of taking it out, u have to pry it out with ur fingernails, but samsung had mercy and gace a small gap only on the side above the volume control hardware button. From there, u drag ur fingernails all the way down and the battery cover will slowly come out. Flimsy, but not to the extent of giving u an impression u can tear it easily.
One thing I want to point out for the hardware, is the usb, whoever used the samsung galaxy s knows that it had a neat little feature which made the phone much more elegant, it was the usb cover that could slide. I'd wish samsung had done this to make the phone look less "hole-ful".
Overall impressions, Touchwiz 4.0 is definitely something... all these little wonders that samsung threw in the pot certainly made the new touchwiz better then those found on the stock 1st gen sgs. With its samsung social hub, I do find it quite a replacement for Htc's proprietary social widgets, although truth be told, it will not beat htc's one. Satisfied?? quite satisfied.
overall ratings 9/10
where did the 1 go?? The 2 REAL reason why the one went off is because the phone rebooted itself without its master's permission. Secondly, battery door, definitely a market i see for people to get a metal doorcover, but i wish the person planning to do this all the best and godspeed, because its gonna be hard, real hard.
If u find this useful, u r more then welcome to pin this up infront of the page, and pray to god people look at this before start typing a question already answered.
Again, I really want to emphasise the browsing experience on this phone. Heavy flash webpages doesn't slow the phone at all, it feels like im browsing google search page lol.... this phone really does close the gaps between phone and tablets browsing experience. Yes, though it does come in frustration when the pages load in mobile mode, you can set the page as yr favs when the page is in desktop mode. That is the only complain for browser.
Ok, the scrolling experience is fast, other than fast, very fast, very smooth, my language is limited myself to describe it better..
benny888 : My opinion on some comments raised by potential buyers : Is the SGS II a good worthy buy ?
Is this the best ? NO it is not. There is always a better one coming out just round the corner. As of now , if it meets most of your needs, consider it your best
First of all do not be distracted by negative comments unless it is a repeated case similarly opinionated by several users. Off the cuff comments are plenty and we do have not many users yet - I recorded 10 so far but only active commenting on it is 3-4 users only. Others are quiet, perhaps they are very happy with it already or they are just too shy to post their opinions. Some negative comments are solely based on personal preferences on what they expect from the phone. Their certain expectations could be unimportant to you
These are my personal opinion - there is no right/wrong answer here. I am not a high power user. Besides the usual phone functions, I used the phone mainly for browsing/Email/Newsfeed/RSS/Tweeter/Facebook updates. Multitasking is an important criteria for me
User Interface : Do not compare with HTC Sense which is far superior . Touch Wiz 4 though is an improvement is still way behind in terms of design, features, attractiveness - there is still lacking the " will die and grab it " appeal . However it is a vast improvement over the older Galaxy S - is slicker, smoother and more responsive. If you don't like it, just customize it yourself with other launchers: ADW or Zeam or Launcher Pro or Go Launcher or SpB Shell 3D - fill the homescreens with your desired apps and widgets. I am on SpB Shell 3D and is superbly smooth and slick, way much better than my other dual core Motorola Atrix.
General performance / speed : Apps access/ launching and respond - fast, very very fast and smooth, must say is the best and fastest I have used. Beats and blow away the other dual core Atrix to " oblivion". The change to EXT4 FS is indeed a big boost vs the RFS FS used in Galaxy S
Operating temperatures : Fair and good , ranging 30 to 45 degree C - I am comfortable with it. The warmness is insignificant to me
Reboot issues : NONE detected so far
Battery life : Hard to say as I have yet to really test it. First day impression as battery was not fully charge, at idle with several apps auto refreshing data ( email, weather, RSS, Newsfeed) from 11 pm till 7 am, battery drop by 30 % which is higher than my other Androids which ranges about 20 % max . Would give a better feedback after several days usage
Camera/Video : I do not have high expectations. Even the ARC which is deem the best does not impress me significantly that I will be overwhelm by it. I'd just say as a normal user I am happy with it - at least it turns up sharp, nice, clear and not blur. Again this feature dependent on one's levels of expectations. Haven't taken any night shots yet. Anyway to me this camera feature is just a bonus when I need it - it is never a consideration when I buy phones
Browser ( on Dolphin HD ) : Superb , the screen slightly oversensitive at times and occasionally flicker slightly . Slightly faster than the Atrix and is way ahead of the IS, Arc, Streak, Galaxy tab
Games : I tested only Asphalt 6 - superb graphics display, very smooth and responsive - slightly better than Atrix . Other Androids just cannot compare which show some lag at times. Anyway, I am not a gamer - how well it performs is not an important issue. Based on its hardware, I don't think one will regret using it to play games
GPS : Excellent , "hundred" times better than SGS. GPS loactions lockup using Aura 2-3 sec ; Papago X5 5-8 secs
Just two days on it, my satisfaction factor : 9.5/10 Overall is the best Android I have used to date. I have said I wish to give Samsung a second chance after a dismal performance from the SGS and I must say I am not disappointed. As a comparison, How do my other Androids rank compared to it ?
DIFFERENCES between the Galaxy S and Galaxy S II ?
[Galaxy S ( I9000 ) versus Galaxy S II ( I9100)
Physical Differences :
UI comparison :
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OS : Android (2.1, 2.2) - Eclair, Froyo vs Android 2.3 - Gingerbread CPU : 1 GHz Cortex-A8 PowerVR SGX540 GPU, Hummingbird chipset vs Dual-core 1GHz Cortex-A9 proccessor, Orion chipset Memory Internal 8 GB/16GB storage, 512 MB RAM, 2GB ROM vs 16GB/32GB storage, 1 GB RAM Card Slot: Both similar microSD, up to 32GB Diplay Type : Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors vs Super AMOLED Plus capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors Display Size : 480 x 800 pixels, 4.0 inches vs 480 x 800 pixels, 4.3 inches Dimensions : 122.4 x 64.2 x 9.9 mm vs 125.3 x 66.1 x 8.5 mm Weight : 119 g vs 116 g Talk time : Up to 13 h 30 min (2G) vs Up to 6 h 30 min (3G) Standby time : Up to 750 h (2G) vs Up to 576 h (3G) GPRS : Both similar at Class 12 (4+1/3+2/2+3/1+4 slots), 32 - 48 kbps EDGE : Both similar at Class 12 3G : HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps vs HSDPA, 21 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps Wi-Fi : Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n; DLNA vs 802.11 a/b/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth : Yes, v3.0 with A2DP vs Yes, v3.0+HS Camera 5 MP, 2592 x 1944 pixels, autofocus vs 8 MP, 3264x2448 pixels, autofocus Camera Features : Geo-tagging, touch focus, face and mile detection vs Geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection, image stabilization Camera Flash : No vs Yes, LED flash Video Camera : Yes, 720p@30fps vs Yes, 1080p@30fps FM Radio FM radio with RDS vs Stereo FM radio with RDS
Galaxy S II vs LG Optimus 3D
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We think the clarity and brightness of Samsung’s Super AMOLED Plus display is astounding and rivals any display technology on the market. At 480 x 800, its pixel density is equal to the Optimus 3D. Unfortunately, rendering 3D somewhat lowers the fidelity of the image. Both screens clock in at 4.3 inches. If you don’t think 3D is a gimmick, the Optimus 3D is the winner here. If you value 2D more, The Galaxy S II has a much crisper, brighter screen.
Operating System : Winner - Samsung Galaxy S II
This isn’t really a contest. Though LG has opted for the good, stable Android 2.2, Samsung is supporting Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). Google made a number of needed enhancements to Android, most notably in the visual department. Many of the main Google apps received a visual overhaul for the Dec. 2010 update. In addition, the update also enhances Android’s battery management capabilities and multimedia functions.
Processor : Winner - Tie
Both handsets run a 1GHz dual-core processor. While we’re sure that one of these processors is faster than the other, for the general consumer, they’re about on equal. The Samsung Galaxy S II runs on the 1GHz dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor and the Optimus 3D is powered by a 1GHz dual-core Texas Instruments OMAP4 processor.
Storage & Memory : Winner: Samsung Galaxy S II
Both handsets are packing a decent amount of storage and memory, but the Galaxy S II double downs the Optimus 3D in both categories. Samsung’s new phone packs 16-32GB of internal storage and 1GB of RAM. LG has a respectable 8GB of storage, but the company skimps on the RAM. Optimus includes only 512MB of RAM, which seems a bit light for a phone hoping to display 3D.
Portability : Winner - Tie
Samsung claims the Galaxy S II is the thinnest handset yet — even skinnier than the iPhone 4. It may be a few millimeters thinner than the Optimus 3D, but does it really make a difference in the grand scheme of things? These are two 4.3-inch smartphones.
Connectivity : Winner - Tie
Battery Life : Winner - Samsung Galaxy S II
With a slightly larger 1,650 mAh battery and a Super AMOLED Plus screen that sucks up less juice, the Galaxy SII wins this category hands down. The Optimus 3D has a standard 1,500 mAh battery.
Cameras : Winner - LG Optimus 3D
The Optimus 3D may only have a 5-megapixel rear camera, but it packs a neat trick. Not only can the Optimus display 3D images, it can also record 3D images (with autofocus) and video at 720p. If you choose to record in standard 2D, video quality rises even higher to full 1080p. The Galaxy S II is no slouch, however. Though it can’t produce a third dimension, the phone has an 8-megapixel rear camera capable of full 1080p recording as well. Better, it has an LED flash, which the Optimus 3D does not appear to have. So, for the 2D purist, the Galaxy S II may be the way to go. Both devices have front-facing cameras, but the Galaxy S II wins this fight with a 2MP front camera. The LGOptimus 3D cannot record 3D images on its front camera.
Overall winner: Samsung Galaxy S II
While we can’t knock LG for trying something new with glasses-free 3D display and full 3D recording, we’re not sure the effect is entirely needed on a mobile phone. If you remove that one technological advantage, theSamsung Galaxy S II is a much beefier phone in many ways that we know matter. The Galaxy S II has double-quadruple the storage, double the RAM, a much brighter screen, runs a newer version of Android, has a larger battery, and better front and rear 2D cameras.
Galaxy S II vs Motorola Atrix
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Form Factor : Verdict – Samsung Galaxy S II The Samsung Galaxy S II is truly a sight to behold. Not only is it one of the thinnest devices on the planet at just 8.5mm in thickness, but it’s also one of the best looking too. It’s exact measurements are 125.3 x 66.1 x 8.5 mm and it weighs just 116g – that’s 19g lighter than the Motorola Atrix. The Motorola Atrix, on the other hand, doesn’t have any of the premium-feel metallic edging that's present on the Galaxy S II, but don’t let this put you off – the device looks and feels every bit the premium device. The corners are rounded, which gives the device a soft appearance, and the device also features Gorilla Glass too. The Atrix’s vital statistics are 117.8 x 63.5 x 10.1mm, which makes it significantly smaller than the Galaxy S II but, bizarrely, it’s no way near as lightweight at 135g – the same weight as the original HTC Desire.
Display : Winner – Atrix The Samsung Galaxy S II is a big phone. It’s got a 4.3-inch 480x800 pixels display and makes use of Samsung’s Super AMOLED Plus screen technology, which means vibrant colours and near perfect blacks – both of which should put this device high on a lot of people’s wish-lists. The Motorola Atrix, which is the first device to use the LCD qHD display technology, has a staggering 540 x 960 pixel 4-inch display – one of the highest currently on the market. qHD is also reported to use 50 per cent less power through the use of RGBW sub pixel arrangement – adding an extra white pixel in the usual three colour group. Needless to say, this level of resolution puts the Atrix way out in front of the Galaxy S II. And for us, this kind of slides it. Don’t get us wrong, both devices have truly amazing displays and neither will disappoint, but for us 50 per cent less power consumption combined with that pixel resolution snags it for the Atrix.
Operating System : Verdict – Draw This aspect is pretty straightforward: both devices have, or will get, Android 2.3 (AKA: Gingerbread) We’ve seen both devices in action and the only thing separating them at the moment is that Samsung is showing off the Galaxy S II with Android Gingerbread and Motorola only has Froyo on the Atrix.
Storage : Winner – Galaxy S II The Motorola Atrix comes with a perfectly adequate 16GB of internal storage and microSD card support for up to 32GB, giving you a whopping 48GB of potential storage – more than enough for even the most heavily media users. Somehow, though, Samsung manages to upstage the Motorola Atrix with a 32GB internal storage option. There's microSD support as well, meaning users that opt-in for the inevitably more expensive 32GB Samsung Galaxy S II will get a potential 64GB of storage to play with – at present, it doesn’t get much better than this.
Cameras : Winner – Galaxy S II The Motorola Atrix features a 5-megapixel camera with autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging and image stabilization. Around front, there’s a VGA camera for video calling – something that practically every new device is geared up for. But Samsung has done it again with the Galaxy S II – it’s only gone one step further than the Atrix – upping the camera spec to 8-megpixels round back, complete with autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection and image stabilization, as well as a 2-megapixel front-facing camera for video calling.
Processor/RAM : Winner – Draw As you may of heard, both the Atrix and Galaxy S II feature dual core processors and 1GB of RAM, making them two of the most powerful smartphones currently available. Both device’s use Dual-core 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 processors, but Samsung has opted for its own homebrew Orion chipset inside the Galaxy S II and Motorola has gone with the Tegra 2 chipset and ULP GeForce GPU with its Atrix. So what’s the difference? At this stage of the game it’s difficult to tell, but Samsung is keen to take on Nvidia in the graphics department with its Orion chipset, which Samsung claims is five times more powerful than its previous attempts – impressive stuff, indeed, then.
Final Thoughts Motorola has gone record claiming that the Motorola Atrix is the most powerful phone in the world – and a couple of months ago it would have been right on the money. Unfortunately though, times have changed, and it appears that there’s a new big-dog in town, which goes by the name Galaxy S II. It’s bigger, lighter, just as powerful and has more potential storage than the Atrix. So for this reason, the Samsung Galaxy S II is victorious. It’s taken a while, but finally, after months of unstoppable victories, the Atrix has finally been well and truly beaten.
1. Is it true that the Galaxy S II could come with different processor for different regions ? Specifically Samsung's EXYNOS or NVidia's Tegra2 ?
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All these rumour arose due to the official technical specs sheet has a footprint about the processor : " May not be applicable in some regions ". The general consensus is it will most probably be produced first with Samsung's Exynos processor
SOURCE :On Day 0 of this year's Mobile World Congress Samsung and NVIDIA announced that the new Galaxy Tab 10.1 will come to market with NVIDIA's Tegra 2 (T20) SoC. At the same time, the two quietly announced they would be working on a new superphone together also based on Tegra 2. At Samsung's press conference however all we saw was the Galaxy Tab 10.1 and the Galaxy S II, the latter using Samsung's own Exynos SoC.
So what happened to the NVIDIA based smartphone and why would Samsung bother with using Tegra if it already had an Exynos based smartphone? To understand why we need to look at the Galaxy S. At its MWC press conference Samsung mentioned that it sold 10 million Galaxy S phones in 2010. The Galaxy S II should sell at least as much, if not more, once it's officially introduced.
Exynos however is a brand new SoC, with a brand new GPU for Samsung. Meeting demand for the Galaxy S II in all markets across the world with an SoC that Samsung has never shipped is risky at best. If you saw our benchmarks yesterday you'll note that NVIDIA's Tegra 2 is a near equivalent in terms of CPU performance and notably better in GPU and Flash performance. In other words, Tegra 2 isn't a bad alternative.
The GT-I9100 is the normal Exynos based Galaxy S II, the I9103 is the Tegra 2 edition. As one of our readers (thanks sarge78), Samsung lists its own dual-core Application Processor in the Galaxy S II as not being used in all regions. It's too early to tell if that means that we'll get Tegra 2 or Exynos depending on physical region.
2. Is the Galaxy S II still using the Samsung's proprietary RFS file system ? If so, are the laggy issues of the previous Galaxy S resolved in this newer model Galaxy S II ??
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Based on all the technical specs sheet and web reviews, there is no indication yet of the FS used. But based on initial quadrant scores done by PhoneArena, it seems to point to the same RFS FS being used ( checkup the PhoneArena link above ) As all reviews done to date are short, more of first impressions and solely based on demo sets with no added apps - there is no conclusive answer yet. But based on the various web videos, it appears to me that the UI scrolling and program launching shows a marked improvement over the previous Galaxy S. There will be a better answer once the reviewers has a set for longer testing - expect some positive answers in probably 2 weeks time
3. How does the new processor of the SGS II compared with other dual cores smartphones ?
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forumer ijat91 comments/opinion : For now LG Optimus 3D is the king in benchmarking, all the test run on it pass with flying colour, it even beat the Optimus 2x. The more interesting part is that it use same GPU as SGS(original galaxy s) which is PowerVR SGX 540. The different between LG and SGS(original galaxy s) is that, LG clock it at 300mhz and use the update version driver which is 1.6 with dual-channel LPDDR2 memory controller vs 200mhz and 1.5 driver in SGS(original galaxy s). As we can see at the picture, it run 2 times better fps compare to SGS2(galaxy s2) in GL Benchmark 2.0-egypt Hope samsung do something to increase their SGS2 performance to compete back. BTW, SGX540 still a really powerful GPU, the current optimus 3D beat Samsung Galaxy S2 each benchmark, don't know why samsung change it
4. What is so special about the new Super Amoled Plus display compared to SGS Super Amoled ?
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The “Plus” indicates a transition from the Pentile matrix to a panel technology that has three sub-pixels for each pixel. The Pentile matrix shares eight sub-pixels between four pixels while the new pixel layout in Super AMOLED Plus follows what has been commonly done in LCD panels. This means the same four pixels will have a total of 12 sub-pixels. This should translate to improved color reproduction and a generally sharper-looking images.
5. How do I get the phone in mass storage mode when connected to a PC?
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-Enable usb debugging from Menu > Settings > Applications -return to home screen -plug usb cable in -pull down status bar -press ' connect usb storage' button
Alternatively, without USB debugging enabled
Go to Settings > Wireless & Network > USB utilities and click the button > then (and ONLY then) plug in USB cable
6. How can I use tethering via my Galaxy S II?
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Tethering is enabled in the installed Android OS. Go to Menu > Settings > Wireless & Networks > Tethering
7. Does the SGS II have NFC (Near Field Communications) Support?
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The SGS2 does have 1GB of RAM however some is reserved for use by the GPU and so doesn't show up in any task manager. For example my phone has been running for almost 24hrs with various applications and games being used and is currently showing as 165MB RAM in use and 528MB free.
9. OMG WTF I was conned. Where's my 16 GB???
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Your device uses 500 MB of space for the actual system software, plus around 2GB for your applications . 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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Having WiFi never turn off ?? This tip is one that seems counter-intuitive, but you can save a lot of wear and tear on your Android phone's battery if you tell it to keep the Wifi radio turned on and connected while the phone is sleeping. Your phone needs a lot of juice to keep pinging those cell towers, and even more to transmit data to and from them. Wifi radios use much less power because of their design, and they don't have to keep searching for a better access point. It's the way cellular data communication was designed, and it's a necessary evil.
But what if you're spending all day (or all evening) in one place, connected to Wifi? If you tell your phone to shut off Wifi when idle, it bounces back to cellular data (be it 2G, 3G, or 4G) and starts sucking down the electrons again when the screen shuts off. That's no good, and easy to fix:
Open the advanced Wifi settings by pressing the menu button, then Settings, Wireless & networks, Wi-Fi settings, and tapping the menu button again. You'll have a choice to either Scan, or go Advanced -- go Advanced. Tap the Wi-Fi sleep policy entry, and you'll get a pop up dialog with the choices you see in the picture above. Choose Never. Now even when your phone goes into standby mode, you'll stay connected to Wifi and be able to get mail and messages without turning the cell radio back on and trouncing your battery life. And for the times when you're not in an area with a Wifi connection, just shut Wifi off, either through the menu or with a handy toggle widget. Your battery will thank you for it.
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
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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.
16d. Using BetterBatteryStats to analyze your phone battery's usage - a very good app
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Is excessively rapid battery drain giving you a case of the Android blues? If so, XDA forum member chamonix has created the perfect app to help you track down and eliminate causes for excessive drain. Using undocumented API calls to the batteryinfo service, BetterBatteryStats is able to monitor process stats, network usage, and wakelock stats on your Android 2.2- or 2.3-equipped device.
In the words of the developer: I wrote BetterBatteryStats because I was missing the great battery history that Spare Parts allowed to call on Froyo: - Process stats with User and System CPU time - Network Usage with bytes sent and received - Wakelock stats (the most important one when it comes to battery drain) This app is still under development and may contain bugs. If you find one you can keep it, but I’d be happy if you could also report it to me. BetterBatteryStats is calling the “batteryinfo” service of Android to retrieve data already lying there without generating overhead. BetterBatteryStats is focussing and has been tested on Froyo and Gingerbread and the APK is set to run only on those versions only. What are wakelocks and why should you care about them? When it comes to Android the most discussed and commented topic that I know is battery drain / battery life. I’m a quite heavy user because I spend a lot of time on the train every day reading my mails, surfing and listening to music but still my phone is off for a long time during the day and while I accept the battery being drained while I use the phone I care about it draining slowly while “doing nothing”. And here’s the point: my SGS2 drains about 2-10 mAh where it was up at 20-100 mAh before I started cleaning stuff up.
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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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How do I enable my phone to connect to Kies? Disable USB debugging Setting > Applications > Development > untick Enable USB Debugging
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 cannot 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
Solution proposed by user joshuawang:
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Resolution
1. Unplug the USB cable
2. On the cell phone, dial the following number: *#7284# Once the last # is hit, the PhoneUtil application is launched. Choose USB -> Modem and then USB -> PDA mode. The good mode should be PDA. Even if the mode is PDA, switch to Modem and then back to PDA.
3. Plug the USB cable.
Note:
* Repair USB connection for any Samsung Android phone
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
This post has been edited by benny888: Nov 23 2011, 10:42 AM
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.
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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
Solution by user waveweaver: For cover art album problem, here the step 1) Download 'MediaFix' free app from market and run it. See whether your problem solved. 2) If not solved - download 'DroID3Tagger' app from market and run it. Again it's free app :-P (Pray this time you song got properly tagged) 3) Lastly - download 'Cover Art Downloader' free app and let the app fetch and fix all your songs art cover.
5. 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).
7. 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
8. 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 :
9. 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.
10. I noticed there is no option for Chinese display in my phone nor do I have choice of Chinese charecters input ??
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For just Chinese input : google from market and install the free app GOOGLE PIN YIN. After you have installed it, go to Settings/Language Keyboard - tick to select it as one of your input options
You need to install a Chinese based rom, example from Hong Kong :
For Chinese based rom : Flash Hong Kong rom
I9100ZSKF1 Version: Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread Build Date: June 04 2011
11. How can I set my own ringtones for my phone rings, SMS etc
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You can setup your ringtones by creating a folder in the internal SD card as follows:
media/audio/notifications ( ... or ringtones or alarms or music ) Just put your choices accordingly to the folder you created
When you wish to select your tones - eg at system/sound/phone ringtone/android system - you will see your choices appears in the listing
12. The back cover ofd the SGS !! is so thin and flimsy. I am worry it will not last long
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The backcover is madeup of reinforced plastics. Watch this video to see its flexibility and streength
13. 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.
14. 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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16. What are the methods I can use to transfer files between Android devices ?
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From user destEX: Got a few methods to transfer between android, here i'll list also between computers.
1) The classic yet fast and reliable, Bluetooth . Now with Bluetooth 3.0, if your comp/laptop/android supports it, it should be quite fast best for small files, up to 25mb
2) Exchanging the microsd card, this assumes you have a port or adapter or an phone with microsd/sd slot, speed would depend on your microsd class, but the fact that you have to off phone & take out the battery isnt very appealing.
3) Swiftp, tutorial http://www.thesimplest.net/android/simples...roid-wirelessly thanks to iori57 one of the best method of file transfer, it allows your phone to act as a server that can be accessed from your computer, best thing about ftp is you can access it using a normal window, therefore you can drag and paste, right click cut etc etc. Speed is average, 5mins 30 secs for a 261mb download, 2mins 45 secs for upload. best for above 100mb files. As for mobile, you can accessed that address using a file explorer or web browser
4) Kies Air, accessible from your app drawer, it acts also as a server, accessible and you can send sms from it too, moving of files is limited to 100mb, speed not sure as i didnt try moving before, need browser.
5) Wifi File Explorer, another app that uses wifi and act as a server, also unlike swiftp, requires a web browser.
6) ES File Explorer/Astro File Explorer or any other explorers that can support LAN, there are a few others. These require the usual know how about sharing your files and folders on the network, as long your files are shared, you can view them, and do all the things a file explorer can, copy paste cut etc, even stream from them but with limit.(this can also be achieved between androids given one shares his files via the Allshare app, while the other uses file explorer to take.)
7) The Best of all, Wifi-Direct, The best advancement in technology in its class, sending 130mb of files in 15-20 seconds, beating all the above methods by far. Transfer between 2 SGS2 is quite simple, altho you have to scan and reconnect each time after 2 minutes. Some files are not supported, so far .xml cant be sent. but speed, Godlike Unfortunately not many devices supports wifi-direct, theoretically only 1 device is needed to have wifi-direct but in the SGS2 case, we need both devices to support it, why i still dont know as only a few devices are using it.
17. How-to: Switch from Mobile to Desktop Browsing Mode for your 'Stock' Browser
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1. Enter “about:debug” in the address bar in the browser, without the quotes. That shouldn’t have any direct effect but enables a debug menu in the options. 2. Go into the options menu. (icon at the top-right corner of the screen) 3. Go into “Settings“. 4. Go into the “Debug” menu on the left menu. 5. Touch “UASTRING“. 6. Select “Desktop” over the default “Android”.
Now you’ll be able to browse websites in desktop mode, just like on your laptop or desktop computer
18. Listing of Samsung Elite Partners ( SEP) resellers in Malaysia :
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Samsung Elite Partners: 1. Petaling Jaya Convergence Gadget Sdn Bhd SK 2A 2nd Floor, 1 Utama Shopping Centre, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor 2. Johor Bahru UI Mobile Sdn Bhd Lot 1-08, KSL City Shopping Mall, Taman Abad, 80250 Johor Bahru, Johor 3. KL AMS Mobility Sdn Bhd Lot 1-TC 1-31A, 1st Floor, Low Yat Plaza, 55100 Kuala Lumpur 4. Melaka Steven Tele-World Centre Sdn Bhd Lot KG 6E, Ground Floor, Mahkota Parade 75000 Melaka 5. Penang Mobile Spirit Sdn Bhd Lot 2C-K-06&07, First Avenue Shopping Center, Penang 6. JB Incomm Marketing Jusco Tebrau City, JB 7. KL Welfon Telecommunication Sdn Bhd Lot No T-242A Third Floor The Gardens Mid Valley Megamall, 59200 KL 8. Klang Ashita Communication Sdn Bhd Klang Parade, Klang 9. Negeri Sembilan Ashita Communication Sdn Bhd Terminal One, Seremban 10. PJ Netzcom (M) Sdn Bhd S14 Digital Mall, PJ 11. Ipoh Arrow Link Telecommunication Sdn Bhd Greentown Mall, Ipoh 12. Puchong Welfon Telecommunication Sdn Bhd IOI Mall, Puchong 13. Seri Kembangan Ocean Eleven The Mines, Seri Kembangan 14. Klang KTS Cellular Sdn Bhd Klang High Street, Klang town (KTS Head Office) 15. KL BBS Distribution Sg Wang Plaza, KL 16. Ipoh Life Choice Telecommunication Sdn Bhd Jusco Ipoh, Ipoh
For procedures on rooting, CWM, flashing roms for i9100G model : Refer to post #10 for links
What is rooting and what are its benefits?
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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
QUICKIE Guide to rooting : Read this if you don't know where /how to get started ?
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1. Rooting will not spoil your phone. Only an idiot /dumb guy will spoil it by rooting. The chance you spoil it is 1 in a million 2. Rooting means warranty void 3. Rooting will not delete/clean any data - all your 3rd party apps, original apps, data, settings etc remains intact 4. If you just want to root ONLY: - Easiest use Supercurio 3 5. If you want root plus clockworkmod recovery: - easiest use Odin flash Chainfire CF Root v4 6. If you want ROOT, Clockwork recovery plus test a new rom WITHOUT wiping your phone: Flash Litening v4.0 and below. Litening rom will AUTO ROOT your phone, installed a clockworkmod recovery, install his cook rom without wiping data on your phone. You will at same time learn what is Odin and how to use Odin to flash your phone 7. You can unroot by using SuperoneClick or flashing official stock rom ( from www.samfirmware.com )
All these can be found in the respective sections below. If you don't know what some of the terms used, read below sections
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 while some will not 3. Some requires you to root it yourself after flashing using an insecure kernel method 4. Some roms required you to wipe clean ( ie factory/hard reset ) ; some will not - is optional step. But my advise is it is better to wipe clean ( hard reset ) so you start with a new plate , again is optional
I always recommend for new users, the easiest way of getting yourself started :
ROOT - 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.
HOW do I backup my phone before rooting and flashing ?
Read post # 4 Q2 and Q3 to understand about using Titanium Backup ( for rooted phones ) and MyBackup Pro ( for non root phones )
EXPLANATION of roms/upgrading roms/rom files in the Galaxy S phones: Read this to know the BASICS
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Q1: What is the ROM or Firmware? A1: ROM or Firmware is software that contains the operating system that runs on our mobile phones. In this case Google’s Android is version 2.1 Eclair and version 2.2 is Froyo, while 2.3 is Gingerbread Q2: Can I update my firmware SGS without having to service center?
A2: Yes. For ordinary users, the official software upgrade from Samsung can be done with PC application software from Samsung called Kies. For SGS purchased in Malaysia , the original firmware that came with the SGS time of purchase is DX*** or DZ**** For users with more knowledge in terms of flashing the firmware, it can use an application called Odin who currently is version 1.8. Firmware file itself can be downloaded from the Internet at www.samfirmware.com ( you need to sign up and register which is free to download ) Firmware used is free from the region in the sense that we can install the firmware from another region (Europe, America, Africa and others) with the risk we will lose settings or special application in force in Indonesia or in Southeast Asian region.
Q3: I have downloaded the firmware files from the internet. Why different file? A3: In general, SGS firmware file is divided into 3 files with suffix. Tar or. Md5. To distinguish it are: Firmware PDA => This file usually has an inscription CODE or PDA in the name of the file. The size is big enough that is about 200MB. This file contains the Google Android operating system and applications are brought. Example: CODE_I9000XWJM5.tar.md5 AP_S1_PDA_DXJF4_CL363024.tar I9000XXJP3-REV3-PDA-mid-CL470734.tar
Firmware RADIO => These files usually have the writing or PHONE MODEM now where the file. This file serves to regulate the working of wireless chipsets such as Wifi, Bluetooth and GSM. Radio firmware is already adapted to regional conditions or the state that issued this firmware. Therefore the use firmware from another region can cause abnormalities when used with a sim card we like wasteful batteries and so forth. This is reasonable because the RADIO ROM from another region is not specified for use in the service of our country. RADIO file size is usually around 12 MB. Example: MODEM_I9000XXJM3.tar.md5 I9000XXJP3.tar MODEM_I9000XXJM1.tar
Firmware CSC => This file contains country-specific code / application / APN settings that vary between regions / countries. Using CSC file from another region may cause us to lose the APN settings automatically or application that is only reserved for our country. On the contrary we may find applications that may not be able to walk in the service of our country. CSC file sizes will vary from about 12 MB to 81 MB and has the writing of CSC in the name of the file. Example: CSC_I9000XXJM1.tar CSC-I9000SERJM1.tar.md5 GT-i9000-CSC-MULTI-OXAJP3.tar
Q4: Can I mix the firmware PDA / MODEM / CSC from different firmware? A4: Yes. We can mix these three files in trying to get the most appropriate combination such as a PDA from JM2, RADIO from JGJP8 and CSC from DXJF4. But you can not mix the different firmware versions between Eclair and Froyo.
Q5: How do I check the firmware that is on my SGS? A5: Go to Phone and then type * # 1234 # then the screen will be displayed SGS third firmware version (PDA, Modem, CSC). Do not be shocked or surprised if the firmware version may be different from each other even when flashing / firmware updates we only use 1 version of firmware.
Q6: What does it mean DXJF4, XXJP3 and so forth? A6: SGS firmware file always begins with the i9100. Both characters then pointed to the Country Code. Example: DX: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam XX: Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom JP: Arabic JW: West Africa One character in the output that follows shows the firmware. Example: I = 2009 J = 2010 One character in the output that follows shows the firmware. Example: A = January B = February C = March and so on. The last character is a number that indicates the version. Example: 1 = version 1 2 = version 2 as the successor to version 1 3 = version 3 as the successor of version 2
Rooting using SuperOneClick :
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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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If you wish to remove the yellow triangle using the app CWM in your phone : tips from user AstonCheah :
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If you have CWM Manager app in your desk, then continue this way:
1.unzip stock kernel in your pc to get "zImage" and put it in your sdcard (create a folder named StockKernelKG6 and put it in) 2.unzip cf-root kernel in your pc to get "zImage" and put it in your sdcard (create a folder named CF-RootKernel and put it in) 3.use CWM app in your desk to do "flash kernel" 4.choose the "zImage" in your folder: /StockKernelKG6/ to flash then it will reboot, and after rebooting 5.use CWM app in your desk to do "flash kernel" 6.choose the "zImage" in your folder: /CF-RootKernel/ to flash then it will reboot.
step 4.=get rid of triangle step 6.=get cf-root kernel and its CWM
triangle will be gone, you will have CF-Root Kernel comes with CWM, done!!
then from now on, if you flash any updates, roms, kernels via "CWM", the triangle wont show up unless you use "odin" to flash. if you happen to have touched "odin" then repeat the above steps you have learnt.
i always keep each kernel's zImage in my sdcard like:
then flash via CWM Manager app whenever i like without triangle issues.
The EASIEST, FASTEST way to renmove the yellow triangle : Get a JIG ( about RM 30) - see link below in Accessories section - Switch off phone. Plug in JIG. Within seconds you will see a fast short message clearing >>. Take out JIG. Switch on phone. Yellow triangle removed
LIST of insecure and stock kernels :
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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.
NOTES on the usage of PIT files in flashing
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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
If the rom file is packaged together as a single tar file ( instead breakdown into separate entities of PDA, Phone, CSC ) , there is no need to use PIT. Just flash the tar file as PDA in Odin
LINK to version 2.3.4 release stock rom ( not modded ) :
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This is the stock ( non mod) KG1 rom ( 2.3.4 ) for those who are interested:
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
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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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
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SAMSUNG MObile codes : Dial this from phone for information
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*#1234# = Firmware Version.
Explanatory notes :
CODE (PDA) is android and all the applications that come with it. (The archives/folders will be named after the version of this file) MODEM (PHONE) is the firmware of the wireless chipset of the device and will operate you WiFi, Blutooth and 3G/2G/GSM connections. (ie Radio ROM) The CSC includes connection data for the broadband networks as well as apps that are only available in certain languages/intended for a specific area.
*#2222# = H/W Version. *#8999*8376263# = All Versions Together. *#8999*8378# = Test Menu. *#4777*8665# = GPSR Tool. *#8999*523# = LCD Brightness. *#8999*377# = Error Menu. *#8999*327# = EEP Menu. *#8999*667# = Debug Mode. *#92782# = PhoneModel. (Wap) #*5737425# = JAVA Mode. *#2255# = Call List. *#232337# = Bluetooth MAC Adress. *#5282837# = Java Version. #*4773# = Incremental Redundancy. #*7752# = 8 PSK uplink capability bit. #*7785# = Reset wakeup & RTK timer cariables/variables. #*7200# = Tone Generator Mute. #*3888# = BLUETOOTH Test mode. #*7828# = Task screen. *#34971539# Check camera firmware and then press Phone/CAM FW Ver Check. #*#8377466# = S/W Version & H/W Version. #*2562# = Restarts Phone. #*2565# = No Blocking? General Defense. #*3353# = General Defense, Code Erased. #*3837# = Phone Hangs on White screen. #*3849# = Restarts Phone. #*3851# = Restarts Phone. #*3876# = Restarts Phone. #*7222# = Operation Typ: (Class C GSM) #*7224# = !!! ERROR !!! #*7252# = Operation Typ: (Class B GPRS) #*7271# = CMD: (Not Available) #*7274# = CMD: (Not Available) #*7337# = Restarts Phone. (Resets Wap Settings) #*2787# = CRTP ON/OFF. #*2886# = AutoAnswer ON/OFF. #*3737# = L1 AFC. #*5133# = L1 HO Data. #*7288# = GPRS Detached/Attached. #*7287# = GPRS Attached. #*7666# = White Screen. #*7693# = Sleep Deactivate/Activate. #*7284# = L1 HO Data. #*2256# = Calibration info? (For CMD set DEBUGAUTONOMY in cihard.opt) #*2286# = Databattery. #*2527# = GPRS switching set to (Class 4, 8, 9, 10) #*2679# = Copycat feature Activa/Deactivate. #*3940# = External looptest 9600 bps. #*4263# = Handsfree mode Activate/Deactivate. #*4700# = Please use function 2637. #*7352# = BVMC Reg value (LOW_SWTOFF, NOMINAL_SWTOFF) #*2558# = Time ON. #*3370# = Same as 4700. #*3941# = External looptest 115200 bps #*5176# = L1 Sleep. #*7462# = SIM Phase. #*7983# = Voltage/Freq. #*7986# = Voltage. #*8466# = Old Time. #*2255# = Call Failed. #*5187# = L1C2G trace Activate/Deactivate. #*5376# = DELETE ALL SMS!!!!. #*6837# = Official Software Version: (0003000016000702) #*7524# = KCGPRS: (FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF 07) #*7562# = LOCI GPRS: (FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FE FF 01) #*2337# = Permanent Registration Beep. #*2474# = Charging Duration. #*2834# = Audio Path. (Handsfree) #*3270# = DCS Support Activate/Deactivate. #*3282# = Data Activate/Deactivate. #*3476# = EGSM Activate/Deactivate. #*3676# = FORMAT FLASH VOLUME!!! #*4760# = GSM Activate/Deactivate. #*4864# = White Screen. #*5171# = L1P1. #*5172# = L1P2. #*5173# = L1P3. #*7326# = Accessory. #*7683# = Sleep variable. #*8465# = Time in L1. #*2252# = Current CAL. #*2836# = AVDDSS Management Activate/Deactivate. #*3877# = Dump of SPY trace. #*7728# = RSAV. #*2677# = Same as 4700. #*3728# = Time 2 Decod. #*3725# = B4 last off. #*7372# = Resetting the time to DPB variables. #*7732# = Packet flow context bit Activate/Deactivate. #*6833# = New uplink establishment Activate/Deactivate. #*3273# = EGPRS multislot. (Class 4, 8, 9, 10) #*7722# = RLC bitmap compression Activate/Deactivate. #*2351# = Blinks 1347E201 in RED. #*4472# = Hysteresis of serving cell: 3 dB #*2775# = Switch to 2 inner speaker. #*9270# = Force WBS. #*7878# = FirstStartup. (0=NO, 1=YES) #*3757# = DSL UART speed set to. (LOW, HIGH) #*8726# = Switches USBACM to Normal. #*8724# = Switches USBACM to Generator mode. #*8727# = Switches USBACM to Slink mode. #*8725# = Switches USBACM to Loop-back mode. #*3838# = Blinks 3D030300 in RED. #*2077# = GPRS Switch. #*2027# = GPRS Switch. #*0227# = GPRS Switch. #*0277# = GPRS Switch. #*8370# = Tfs4.0 Test 0. #*8371# = Tfs4.0 Test 1. #*8372# = Tfs4.0 Test 2. #*8373# = Tfs4.0 Test 3. #*8374# = Tfs4.0 Test 4. #*8375# = Tfs4.0 Test 5. #*8376# = Tfs4.0 Test 6. #*8377# = Tfs4.0 Test 7. #*8378# = Tfs4.0 Test 8. #*8379# = Tfs4.0 Test 9. #*7878# = FirstStartup. (0=NO, 1=YES) #*3838# = Blinks 3D030300 in RED. #*2077# = GPRS Switch. #*2027# = GPRS Switch. #*0227# = GPRS Switch. #*0277# = GPRS Switch. #*22671# = AMR REC START. #*22672# = Stop AMR REC. (File name: /a/multimedia/sounds/voice list/ENGMODE.amr) #*22673# = Pause REC. #*22674# = Resume REC. #*22675# = AMR Playback. #*22676# = AMR Stop Play. #*22677# = Pause Play. #*22678# = Resume Play. #*77261# = PCM Rec Req. #*77262# = Stop PCM Rec. #*77263# = PCM Playback. #*77264# = PCM Stop Play. #*22679# = AMR Get Time. *#8999*364# = Watchdog ON/OFF. *#8999*427# = WATCHDOG signal route setup. *2767*226372# = Camera Reset. (deletes photos) *2767*3855# = E2P Full Reset. *2767*2878# = E2P Custom Reset. *2767*927# = E2P Wap Reset. *2767*226372# = E2P Camera Reset. *2767*688# = Reset Mobile TV. #7263867# = RAM Dump. (On or Off)[/spoiler]
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2. How do I backup my phone IMEI in case it gets missing during flash process ?
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Check to see if your IMEI number is still intact by dialling *#06# efs doesn't get backed up or restored by nandroid
Why the /efs folder? This is a very sensitive system folder that contains Phone-specific information such as the IMEI (encrypted in the nv_data.bin), wireless devices MAC addresses, product code (also in the nv_data.bin), and much more. Often users trying to change product codes or trying to unlock the mobile will end up corrupting data in this location.
Why back it up? Well, let’s resume it saying that backing-up this little folder will keep you away from Samsung service centres.
Easiest : Use HellCatDroid tool - just download and install kTool.apk file. Launch the app and select your choice : http://f.lui.li/get_99_f13d.html
Through TERMINAL commands What you will need: Rooted SGS II to get permissions as a SU (Super User) and perform the backup Terminal Emulator by Jack Palevich (available from the market) <-Terminal Emulator or use ADB which is included in the SDK Development Tools
The standard prompt of terminal (adb) is a $ sign. Once you enter “SU” it will become a # Sign.
***NOTE: Make sure to keep an eye on the screen of your SGS II during this process, because it may request SU permissions [currently doesn't on CF-root]; else, you will get an error (just if it’s the first time). In Terminal Emulator you will need to reset the app after granting permissions cause it usually freezes***
*Remember: to use ADB you need to enable USB DEBUGGING under Applications/Development in your SGS II.
su mkdir /sdcard/efs busybox tar zcvf /sdcard/efs/efs-backup.tar.gz /efs cat /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 > /sdcard/efs/efs_dev-block-mmcblk0p1.img
Close terminal emulator, then transfer to your pc.
RESTORING : Restoring efs backup (It helped when the phone is not working and imei is blank): put your efs-backup.tar.gz in sdcard then in adb shell
su umount /efs mke2fs /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 mount -w -t ext4 /dev/block/mmcblk0p1 /efs busybox tar zxvf /sdcard/efs-backup.tar.gz -C /
2b. Is this really necessary to do. What happen if I lost my iMEI and i did not do a backup ?
If you lose your IMEI means : your phone cannot detect your sim card at all, you cannot make and receive calls, you cannot have internet access. If you go to Settings/About Phone/Status/IMEI - you will see a blank ou stated UNKNOWN. You can try to recover it by either flashing a stock official rom ( full set PDA, PHONE, CSC) or try flash just the modem file. If these failed, your only choice is to send to Service Center to rebuild your rom
The chance of losing the IMEI is very low but if you are a frequent flasher of roms, kernels, modem etc it might happen; these I called accidents. So better backup. Using the app I proposed just takes 1 SECOND. Restoring it another 1 second. Better be safe , preventive than sorry later. Since it is so easy, just do it. Accidents can happen without you knowing and no approval is needed from you to happen. When it happen, don't ask "WHY ME ?" If you are flashing those HP, Motorola, CSL phones the chance losing your IMEI is very, very high
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
6. I am confused about the JIG - does it really hide all my reflashing records and Samsung Service Center cannot detect the flashing done ?
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The JIG just resets your flash counter and remove the yellow triangle during first bootup What does this counter do exactly?
It's very simple: it counts the number of times you flash a custom ROM or kernel on your SGS II, so the guys over at Samsung know of it when you return the phone to them for any kind of problem you may have (this is done so they can say whether you've voided your warranty or not). Even using Odin to get back to stock won't help you and will let the counter go up by one The good news is that the counter can be reset by using one of those jigs we all know very well
No, unfortunately Samsung has very clear in mind what it's doing. It seems there is a second counter, which counts the number of times the custom flash counter has been reset, and the bad news is that its position/folder has not been discovered yet.
So, it seems all the future SGS II owners and flash addicts over here will have a hard time returning their SGS II to Samsung after having flashed something... I hope someone over at XDA will get everything sorted out (Chainfire is already working on it). Speaking about XDA, here's the source of this article: XDA-SGS II flash counter. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread...ghlight=counter
Now you're ready to flash! Do a Nandroid backup for your phone with CWM, then read 'Install via ClockworkMod' section here and follow it step by step (without fail) to install: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1176411
after this should have no problem edi, but only if you seeing force close issue when running other apps, try the fix_permissions guide here as i heard it helps a lot: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Fix_permissions
WARNING : Installing cracked/pirated apps THE TRUTH ABOUT ANDROID VIRUSES: They're Growing Like Crazy And There's A Good Chance You'll Be Infected
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If you install cracked/pirated apps from illegal "ahem" sources or using one of those blackmarket, faked android market apps, etc BEWARE that your phone becomes unstable. Common symptoms said to be due to these are :
- unexplained sudden reboots - auto shutdown - unstable browsing - sudden swing back to homescreen, freeze while in midst of browsing - occasional hangs/freeze while in use
The instability issues is more apparent/commonly occurring if phone is on Android version above Froyo 2.2.2 . Gingerbread is obviously more insecure
No one knows exactly how these cracked apps interact with one another and a combination of certain specific apps could be the cause of these issues. Installing anti vrus apps might help but is not a proven solution READ THIS ARTICLE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THE DANGERS OF VIRUS ATTACKS FROM SUCH ILLEGAL APPS AND PROBABLE SOLUTION:
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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 Go Launcher Google Translate Handcent SMS Hanndy Safe Pro Launcher 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 Zeam Launcher LBE Privacy guard
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 Friendcaster Tweetcaster 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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http://blog.clove.co.uk/2011/04/18/samsung...al-accessories/ 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 using USB OTG cable:
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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
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
already did.. no use. damn. really quite sien.. i almost feel like giving up seeing the words Installation Aborted. And no problems at all going into CM7.. Just check rom cannot..
Added on November 23, 2011, 10:43 amand now my CM7 keeps giving me FC.. wtf is this.
did you follow my CM7 installation guide above? what app is giving u FC?
what do you meant by auto on/off?..never used bb here.
okay, i.e i can set my Bb to automatically turn off at 11.30pm everyday and 'wake up' (Turn ON) at 5am everyday.. or only on weekdays, only on weekends, only on mondays, or any schedule i want~
okay, i.e i can set my Bb to automatically turn off at 11.30pm everyday and 'wake up' (Turn ON) at 5am everyday.. or only on weekdays, only on weekends, only on mondays, or any schedule i want~
try "power schedule"
i never try the on/off function as i need to on my phone 24/7..but you can try..i used this apps schedule on/off my wifi connection ..and also silent my phone at night, disable silent mode in the morning...
didn't try all.. tried 2 already make me kinda feel like an idiot.
and another question. any idea why CM7 makes my external sd directory empty when i open file manager?
have to go to /mnt/emmc only can find my stuffs there...
i think your connection problem, i tried download using my office pc using the direct link very fast and finished instantly.. ask one of your friends help you download
ya another feature of CM7, there's a reason behind it but i can't recall now, aiya dun care about cm7 liao, come to checkrom
i never try the on/off function as i need to on my phone 24/7..but you can try..i used this apps schedule on/off my wifi connection ..and also silent my phone at night, disable silent mode in the morning...
u can try get sgs2 from maxis and get normal plan from them..they might able to fix it for you..i did go to maxis partner, they still selling..but not sure with package or outright
u can try get sgs2 from maxis and get normal plan from them..they might able to fix it for you..i did go to maxis partner, they still selling..but not sure with package or outright
Thanks for the reply, but I was planning to get both the S2 and a maxis plan from them new... Guess i have to ask them if they still sell it with a package or not?
but the item is no more exist, can someone provide me the new link?
Don't waste your money. It is not worth it as the USB connector gets loose easily You can always google for it at ebay Are you interested in MOMAX original 1650 mAH batteries - I have 2 units ; rarely used. PM me if interested
Guys what is the difference between S2 AP & Ori beside Ap sellers warranty & Ori SME warranty. Any reliability & quality issues? What is actually an AP device?
Guys what is the difference between S2 AP & Ori beside Ap sellers warranty & Ori SME warranty. Any reliability & quality issues? What is actually an AP device?
AP device is a set that seller bring in from other country. The difference is on the warranty part and the region version I guess.
Guys what is the difference between S2 AP & Ori beside Ap sellers warranty & Ori SME warranty. Any reliability & quality issues? What is actually an AP device?
no difference except warranty.
AP= imported set not from official distributor(parallel import)
im using an AP set. no problem so far.
This post has been edited by soulseeker6187: Nov 23 2011, 01:07 PM
I'm using checkrom 2 but just update to 3.1.1. 3 got any problems meh? So far nvr have any issue with it...
it keeps telling me installation aborted at cwm.. really demotivating. I downloaded the file twice edi. if even checkrom 2 fails me I'm going to try batista.
it keeps telling me installation aborted at cwm.. really demotivating. I downloaded the file twice edi. if even checkrom 2 fails me I'm going to try batista.
Last time i downloaded the batista 2.5 at least 5 times... Now after download rom i'll try to unzip it 1st... If able to unzip only I'll flash it... If not re-download again n again...
we are lucky to have samsung man... and also google.. for giving us android if not i'm afraid the world is less interesting..
QUOTE(hitz @ Nov 23 2011, 02:14 PM)
Last time i downloaded the batista 2.5 at least 5 times... Now after download rom i'll try to unzip it 1st... If able to unzip only I'll flash it... If not re-download again n again...
sounds like a good move.. i think he should try another browser to see if it is browser issue that downloads corrupted files..
This post has been edited by iori57: Nov 23 2011, 02:16 PM
i'm doomed. after the snail speed of the foxhound 2.6 thru fota, i flashed it and now my device stuck at booting screen. cannot enter recovery. my office comp dun have odin summore. fml
Antt00 are you around? You use adw ex right.. do you ever had any problem where the wallpaper keep zooming in. Try resizing the wallpaper also didn't work for me. Went through all the setting still can't make it stay the way I want. When I change to tw launcher it look fine then change back to adw ex the wallpaper stay the way I want it to but after unlock or received call the wallpaper zoom in back again. Getting so frustrated with it :pullhair: help!
Antt00 are you around? You use adw ex right.. do you ever had any problem where the wallpaper keep zooming in. Try resizing the wallpaper also didn't work for me. Went through all the setting still can't make it stay the way I want. When I change to tw launcher it look fine then change back to adw ex the wallpaper stay the way I want it to but after unlock or received call the wallpaper zoom in back again. Getting so frustrated with it :pullhair: help!
Hehe. Dun pull hair yet. Are you trying to set a portrait wallpaper. I also seem to have this problem when i set the wallpaper as portrait. If I set the wallpaper in landscape then it is ok. How are you setting the wallpaper? Through gallery, quickpic etc..
thank you all of u.. reli thanks a lot. will download will firefox and try again. thanks!
btw what's md5?
md5 sum is use to check the integrity of the files. if the file u download does not have the same number of the original file that means the file is corrupted.
Not sure this question has been ask before or not. Any idea where to find or install Rosemary font in S2? i have installed "Font for Galaxy SP" from Market but it does not contain Rosemary. Any idea?
Not sure this question has been ask before or not. Any idea where to find or install Rosemary font in S2? i have installed "Font for Galaxy SP" from Market but it does not contain Rosemary. Any idea?
Thanks 1st.
wo ho ho .. nice rosemary font...is it same with rosemary roman font...?
Hehe. Dun pull hair yet. Are you trying to set a portrait wallpaper. I also seem to have this problem when i set the wallpaper as portrait. If I set the wallpaper in landscape then it is ok. How are you setting the wallpaper? Through gallery, quickpic etc..
Set through gallery. I set it as portrait cost if landscape the pic will not set at the part where I want it on free adw got the same problem as well but that time my wallpaper is just stripes so don't really matter which one it focus on. This time using picture and want it to focus only at certain part that's why use portrait but it won't stay put like on tw launcher
Hehe. Dun pull hair yet. Are you trying to set a portrait wallpaper. I also seem to have this problem when i set the wallpaper as portrait. If I set the wallpaper in landscape then it is ok. How are you setting the wallpaper? Through gallery, quickpic etc..
i flash to Sensation rom after CheckRom...lolz...no idea how to play it...
Set through gallery. I set it as portrait cost if landscape the pic will not set at the part where I want it on free adw got the same problem as well but that time my wallpaper is just stripes so don't really matter which one it focus on. This time using picture and want it to focus only at certain part that's why use portrait but it won't stay put like on tw launcher
Sad to say i also dunno why. Its the only thing i cannot figure out, had to give up portrait wallpaper.
Added on November 23, 2011, 4:14 pm
QUOTE(williams2011 @ Nov 23 2011, 04:11 PM)
i flash to Sensation rom after CheckRom...lolz...no idea how to play it...
Why you quote me? Play what? Go kitchen and download things to play...
This post has been edited by antt00: Nov 23 2011, 04:14 PM
just as I thought so to. No way around it Owh well.. back to my stripe wallpaper then. huhu..
Tried to do some searching and it seems to be an android problem. People face this problem with Launcher pro, go launcher, adw etc. as well. But touchwiz seems to not be effected.
flashing speedmod kernel...then phone goes into bootloop almost gave me a heart attack now trying custom rom
finger cross...
Bootloop is ok as long as you can get into CWM you are safe. Speedmod can give bootloop?? I think most of the custom general kernel like speedmod, siyah etc does not support 2.3.3. Better flash CF kernel to root.
Bootloop is ok as long as you can get into CWM you are safe. Speedmod can give bootloop?? I think most of the custom general kernel like speedmod, siyah etc does not support 2.3.3. Better flash CF kernel to root.
mean i have to flash 2.3.4 or 2.3.5 kernel first before flash custom rom?
mean i have to flash 2.3.4 or 2.3.5 kernel first before flash custom rom?
No need as you are already rooted with CWM. The bootloop probably because of kernel incompatibility. Just flash a custom rom from CWM and your good to go. What rom are you flashing?
This post has been edited by antt00: Nov 23 2011, 05:30 PM
No need as you are already rooted with CWM. The bootloop probably because of kernel incompatibility. Just flash a custom rom from CWM and your good to go. What rom are you flashing?
oh ya, anyone who use chinese input keyboard? I'm using touchpal and google pinyin, but when i want to send the sms, it pop up a message "Message maybe corrupted on recipient device. change input mode to automatic." what should I do? TQ
hi, i plan to buy s2, but seems like now market only selling s2g version and no more s2. do you know anyway still selling s2 non g version with SME warranty?
guys, noob question. i have installed go sms, and already set it as default for messaging. but accidently clear cache in setting, and i cannot set go sms as default. anyone can tell me how to do so?
hi, i plan to buy s2, but seems like now market only selling s2g version and no more s2. do you know anyway still selling s2 non g version with SME warranty?
oh ya, anyone who use chinese input keyboard? I'm using touchpal and google pinyin, but when i want to send the sms, it pop up a message "Message maybe corrupted on recipient device. change input mode to automatic." what should I do? TQ
Just send it, it is just a warning to tell you if the recipient's phone cannot read chinese then he/she can't read your message. Most of the time they can.
my S2 going to masuk ICU.... cannot resolve the wifi problem... hopefully can found out what caused it...
mine masuk last 2 week ago ( luckily already flash back to original rom ) and after that ok la they didnt found out anything.. they told me that the motherboard got problem.. i think your wifi can turn on but keep scanning till it turn off by itself right? i think same la.. dont worry everything will be fine just got mine back last week.. hehe cheers
Added on November 23, 2011, 6:49 pmeii .. nobody interested with miui?
This post has been edited by SquidKhaw: Nov 23 2011, 06:49 PM
mine masuk last 2 week ago ( luckily already flash back to original rom ) and after that ok la they didnt found out anything.. they told me that the motherboard got problem.. i think your wifi can turn on but keep scanning till it turn off by itself right? i think same la.. dont worry everything will be fine just got mine back last week.. hehe cheers
Did they change your board with a G version board or still non-G?
this ad got a lot of iphone users pissed lol, some more they were all saying samsung shouldn't make an ad that directly insults other products(though all facts), while forgetting that Apple launched the "PC vs Mac' campaign ads that went on for years..
Hey guys, I always have problem locking on my GPS. Sometimes it locks fast, sometimes it takes forever to lock. I've used FasterFix and set to Malaysia and it's still the same.
Hi...anyone realize that in real dark condition with proximity sensor on, will the proximity sensor got a dimmed red light?
1 more is...also in real dark condition...after u press shut down phone then wait the logo disappear, then the screen will b black and 2 toch button will still on light...during that, the black screen izzit in real dark black form or it in black screen but is some kind look like black with some illumination...?
Hi...anyone realize that in real dark condition with proximity sensor on, will the proximity sensor got a dimmed red light?
1 more is...also in real dark condition...after u press shut down phone then wait the logo disappear, then the screen will b black and 2 toch button will still on light...during that, the black screen izzit in real dark black form or it in black screen but is some kind look like black with some illumination...?
Pls try tis out =)
The proximity sensor of G version is always on when screen on. Thats why you see the dim red light. Dunno why samsung made it this way for G version rom cos non-G the light only comes on when we have a call or something need to use the proximity sensor.
About the black screen, i think there was a discussion a few version back. Forgot the conclusion already.
Hello, please assist me.. Do anybody facing this problem for any games?
im having non G version and still in stock OS without root yet.
The problem : Sometime, when i run the games (any games, i think with high graphic..) it will failed to render all the graphic. And showing blank white background.
How i solve : I go to home and kill all apps using task killer and rerun the games. The graphic back to normal.
So, what im asking is, is the device normal? I have uploaded some photo regarding this issue.
Thanks.
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Tried to do some searching and it seems to be an android problem. People face this problem with Launcher pro, go launcher, adw etc. as well. But touchwiz seems to not be effected.
Do you need your homescreen in Landscape mode? If not, you can just force your homescreen orientation to Portrait. I only use this mode. No zoom in or out.
Do you need your homescreen in Landscape mode? If not, you can just force your homescreen orientation to Portrait. I only use this mode. No zoom in or out.
Btw, I'm using ADW EX.
I did that already. Don't know why mine won't stay put played with picspeed HD wallpaper just now. Looks like it able to make the wallpaper stay the way you want it but they don't have the wallpaper I want. End up using back gallery to set my wallpaper and seems like the zooming problem gone already. So far it stayed the way I want it. Just hope the problem fixed by itself. If not, gonna try the app antt00 suggested
Antt00 are you around? You use adw ex right.. do you ever had any problem where the wallpaper keep zooming in. Try resizing the wallpaper also didn't work for me. Went through all the setting still can't make it stay the way I want. When I change to tw launcher it look fine then change back to adw ex the wallpaper stay the way I want it to but after unlock or received call the wallpaper zoom in back again. Getting so frustrated with it :pullhair: help!
hi, is this the good time to buy Samsung Galaxy S II or wait for S III?
It's depends now you need a phone or not..if you current phone working great..then just use it until it spoil..or if you too rich, no need bother about money..just go and get it..then when S3 release..get S3 too..
Much lighter compare to MultiPicture Live Wallpaper. I have 6 homescreen with 6 different wallpapers. To me, battery life not much different with or without it. I'm on fixed portrait mode. No zoom in/out issue.
it's up to you depend on your usage or else you would end up in the waiting game
QUOTE(Lineage @ Nov 23 2011, 11:07 PM)
It's depends now you need a phone or not..if you current phone working great..then just use it until it spoil..or if you too rich, no need bother about money..just go and get it..then when S3 release..get S3 too..
my current phone is still working but it always drop call, make me frustrated, that's why i looking for new phone but Galaxy II seen like launch for quite long and maybe III will come out, that's why i still considering
QUOTE(todinidot @ Nov 23 2011, 11:13 PM)
galaxy note....
Galaxy note is too large for me, cant put into pocket.
my current phone is still working but it always drop call, make me frustrated, that's why i looking for new phone but Galaxy II seen like launch for quite long and maybe III will come out, that's why i still considering Galaxy note is too large for me, cant put into pocket.
if u want to wait... maybe wait for galaxy nexus...
notice it yesterday zzzzz , not yet send yet .. my bro say if nothing nvm , i still can use . just the screen come out abit zzzz i scare the whole screen come out
i dun think so , that guy obviously open acc to scold samsung only , because he's samsung haters , see his frens list have only so little frens and all their frens comment - using iphone
This post has been edited by dannykhoo17: Nov 23 2011, 11:52 PM
If you want to find the weakness of the phone, can find 1001 weakness one. Same goes with other phone. I been using S2 for some time and loving it hands down. Buy if you like it. Don't buy because we love it
Hey guys, I'm on miui right now, and I downloaded some free apps of the day from Amazon. If I were to flash till another ROM, full wipe, will I be able to download the app again for free? These free apps were only free for a day on Amazon. Just wondering.
I like reinstalling everything clean instead of restoring from backups.
my current phone is still working but it always drop call, make me frustrated, that's why i looking for new phone but Galaxy II seen like launch for quite long and maybe III will come out, that's why i still considering Galaxy note is too large for me, cant put into pocket.
Dude.quit the waiting game.. This is sickening already.then when Galaxy SIII is out.u will definitely wait for Nexus II which have better specs/camera/proc/etc etc buy now and be a PROUD USER/OWNER than wait n wait and ended up being a lonely observer without anything in hand.. And oh.how do u know Galaxy SIII wont have EVEN BIGGER screen than Galaxy Note..? Nanti keluar Galaxy SIII with 5" screen? Then what excuse u gonna put to urself to not get the SIII?
QUOTE(lynch @ Nov 24 2011, 02:46 AM)
Hey guys, I'm on miui right now, and I downloaded some free apps of the day from Amazon. If I were to flash till another ROM, full wipe, will I be able to download the app again for free? These free apps were only free for a day on Amazon. Just wondering.
I like reinstalling everything clean instead of restoring from backups.
if u already root.just do a Titabium Backup.. U can restore all ur apps after u flash new ROMs..
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Why I already installed flash player 11.1 but I cannot play You Tube Desktop version?? To be able to play the You tube application really sucks, because it only plays HQ quality which is so blur, last time when I bought the Samsung galaxy s2, I could play the You tube desktop, but after updating or I don't know what happened, I don't know what happened??
If you want to find the weakness of the phone, can find 1001 weakness one. Same goes with other phone. I been using S2 for some time and loving it hands down. Buy if you like it. Don't buy because we love it
Testing batista with siyah 2.2 hope not bad la.
Also, anyone selling case mate tough?
can get from direct D..bought from them and super fast delivery and cheap as well.
Why I already installed flash player 11.1 but I cannot play You Tube Desktop version?? To be able to play the You tube application really sucks, because it only plays HQ quality which is so blur, last time when I bought the Samsung galaxy s2, I could play the You tube desktop, but after updating or I don't know what happened, I don't know what happened??
Does anybody knows what to do?
what browsr u used?..try stock browser
This post has been edited by kazama82: Nov 24 2011, 07:32 AM
Dude.quit the waiting game.. This is sickening already.then when Galaxy SIII is out.u will definitely wait for Nexus II which have better specs/camera/proc/etc etc buy now and be a PROUD USER/OWNER than wait n wait and ended up being a lonely observer without anything in hand.. And oh.how do u know Galaxy SIII wont have EVEN BIGGER screen than Galaxy Note..? Nanti keluar Galaxy SIII with 5" screen? Then what excuse u gonna put to urself to not get the SIII?
agreed. if you need a new phone and found one that meets your requirements... and you can afford it, just but it! waiting does not serve any purpose except... you see things go by and you end up still having nothing.
logic is... there's a replacement model every 9-12mths. there are also new models in between. when SGS3 comes out, probably it will be at rm2199 (sgs2 ori launch price). then ppl will say its expensive and wait for price drop. 6mths later, price drops and then ppl say... sgs3 is old model and might as well wait fotr sgs4. and then maybe note 2 is also out by then... then what not.
to me... as long as the phone meets your current and expected near future requirements... no need to think liao.
as others said..most users choose checkrom and batista coz it's stable..i used batista for quite sometime already..jump from stock>litening rom>batista till today...tried checkrom before...but didnt really like it..might tried again someday..
Woot! Looks like Jkay is going to add support for XXKI4 for 13.1. Yay now i dun need to flash new rom until ICS come out.
Actually, what is Jkay ah? is it it provides all the UI looks (such as battery percentage thingy)? and what all the version number means ah? can explain a bit coz I don't understand your statement above at all haha..
Actually, what is Jkay ah? is it it provides all the UI looks (such as battery percentage thingy)? and what all the version number means ah? can explain a bit coz I don't understand your statement above at all haha..
Actually, what is Jkay ah? is it it provides all the UI looks (such as battery percentage thingy)? and what all the version number means ah? can explain a bit coz I don't understand your statement above at all haha..
Jkay theme is the one that you like la. It is the one using the Deluxe Settings (yellow android icon) and the scrolling items in the notification dropdown (wifi, bluetooth, gps, data, etc...). It is very rom specific cos it changes the framework-res.apk.
Edit: V13.1 allows selecting and arranging the notification dropdown item. No need for CM7 anymore.
This post has been edited by antt00: Nov 24 2011, 10:23 AM
Jkay theme is the one that you like la. It is the one using the Deluxe Settings (yellow android icon) and the scrolling items in the notification dropdown (wifi, bluetooth, gps, data, etc...). It is very rom specific cos it changes the framework-res.apk.
Edit: V13.1 allows selecting and arranging the notification dropdown item. No need for CM7 anymore.
woot i like that feature! and also version 13 introduce the quick launch panel! nice...
one more question.. so when it is out do can we flash it our own, or do we need to wait checkrom to release new version that uses it?
woot i like that feature! and also version 13 introduce the quick launch panel! nice...
one more question.. so when it is out do can we flash it our own, or do we need to wait checkrom to release new version that uses it?
can't wait!
Its already out for KJ3. You can flash Jkay but it will change your theme. Better wait for the themer to integrate into their themes. I think vertumus ICS theme already intergrated.
Its already out for KJ3. You can flash Jkay but it will change your theme. Better wait for the themer to integrate into their themes. I think vertumus ICS theme already intergrated.
hey hey... who do i check my phone is using slow / fast charging prefer slow charging is better??
Stock rom and kernel is already preset. You cannot change it unless you use custom kernel like siyah. Or use charger with slow charging rate to limit it. Frankly, SGS2 default rate is already considered slow dunno why you want it even slower.
Added on November 24, 2011, 10:44 am
QUOTE(iori57 @ Nov 24 2011, 10:42 AM)
Awesome! flash straightaway
Please make CWM backup before flashing themes. From experience there is a good chance of bootloop. Also you need the latest Deluxe Settings app 13.1 from jkay thread (2nd post) if it is not included in the theme.
This post has been edited by antt00: Nov 24 2011, 10:45 AM
I would like to ask why everytime when i turn on data it appears to be hspda instead of 3g Most thr time sometimes 3G is hspda faster or what or am i facing problems? Helppp
I would like to ask why everytime when i turn on data it appears to be hspda instead of 3g Most thr time sometimes 3G is hspda faster or what or am i facing problems? Helppp
H is faster than 3G. So dun complain.
Added on November 24, 2011, 11:06 am
QUOTE(iori57 @ Nov 24 2011, 10:42 AM)
Awesome! flash straightaway
I think vertumus also haven't update. Better wait and check kitchen for update.
This post has been edited by antt00: Nov 24 2011, 11:06 AM
Hey guys, I'm on miui right now, and I downloaded some free apps of the day from Amazon. If I were to flash till another ROM, full wipe, will I be able to download the app again for free? These free apps were only free for a day on Amazon. Just wondering.
I like reinstalling everything clean instead of restoring from backups.
As long as you use the same Amazon account. You can install back all your free apps. You can even use your Amazon account on other phone and installed those free apps that you already have.
Its already out for KJ3. You can flash Jkay but it will change your theme. Better wait for the themer to integrate into their themes. I think vertumus ICS theme already intergrated.
I see. thats is why suddenly got pop up to upgrade to v13. Was trying the new miui theme via kitchen then launch jkay got the prompt.
antt00 the wallpaper wizardrii works! Set the wallpaper using gallery as usual. Go to wallpaper wizardrii and click no scroll. Works like a charm. No more wallpaper zooming problem Thanks a lot for the help guys
Sorry bros. I am looking for a thread whereas my S2 always hang. My S2 is GT-I9100G and the android version is 2.3.5 I wanna know why it always hang? Anyone can help to solve this? Its very irritating.
just flash to cognition rom but it contain too much of stock apps thinking of revert back to checkrom whild waiting for the criskelo rom to finish the download
just flashed Jkay 13.1 now notification toggle buttons can be reorder and chosen according to your liking.. new quick panel buttons is useful but too bad only allow one custom application shortcut
another thing i like is now u can hide the vibration indicator in the status bar.
other things all work like it's supposed to..
Update: ok I was mistaken, any of the buttons in the quick panel can be long pressed to be replaced by any other app, woohoo!
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This post has been edited by iori57: Nov 24 2011, 01:00 PM
antt00 the wallpaper wizardrii works! Set the wallpaper using gallery as usual. Go to wallpaper wizardrii and click no scroll. Works like a charm. No more wallpaper zooming problem Thanks a lot for the help guys
just flashed Jkay 13.1 now notification toggle buttons can be reorder and chosen according to your liking.. new quick panel buttons is useful but too bad only allow one custom application shortcut
another thing i like is now u can hide the vibration indicator in the status bar.
other things all work like it's supposed to..
Update: ok I was mistaken, any of the buttons in the quick panel can be long pressed to be replaced by any other app, woohoo!
Phone is charging but battery still draining. Helpppppp
Added on November 24, 2011, 1:30 pmhelp guys..it is still draining.. i'm using the usb to charge my phone..connected to my pc.
USB charging is slower than the wall charger. What are you doing on the phone while charging? Try taking out your juice defender maybe there are some settings that caused this problem.
btw..i used to charge like this on my working days. it served me quite well. but today is just abit different. i'm now checking, the battery juice is same when i plugged in just now. after a few minutes mang..still the same?
btw..i used to charge like this on my working days. it served me quite well. but today is just abit different. i'm now checking, the battery juice is same when i plugged in just now. after a few minutes mang..still the same?
aisay, the quick launcher only allow ONE custom application eh, no wonder. I was searching high and low as to why the option is no longer available after I added one app.
This post has been edited by jesseblue: Nov 24 2011, 02:37 PM
aisay, the quick launcher only allow ONE custom application eh, no wonder. I was searching high and low as to why the option is no longer available after I added one app.
You can change all the shortcut by long pressing existing one.
Hey, I jz bought the hp, n I cant make any call or send message at all, but I able to receive the message from others.
After that, I jz found out through my setting --> about phone --> status --> my phone number --> UNKNOWN.
How to fix it? T.T
that was nothing actually. can you check your imei setting at status>imei
Where did you bought the phone?
Added on November 24, 2011, 3:17 pm
QUOTE(Mollai @ Nov 24 2011, 01:37 PM)
I played games for a while...but after I stopped, i still see that it is dropping.
Never mind..i will plug it on again. I shall monitor whether it is gonna drop in the next 5 minutes.
the make sure your battery will last longer, avoid making calls while plug in the charger. its not safe by the way. playing games also can affect your charging process. the phone has a built in circuit to cut off input supply when the battery is fully charged. so you can charge your phone overnite.
This post has been edited by del_Piero10: Nov 24 2011, 03:17 PM
that was nothing actually. can you check your imei setting at status>imei
Where did you bought the phone?
Added on November 24, 2011, 3:17 pm the make sure your battery will last longer, avoid making calls while plug in the charger. its not safe by the way. playing games also can affect your charging process. the phone has a built in circuit to cut off input supply when the battery is fully charged. so you can charge your phone overnite.
well..my battery is used up quite fast..i didn't tweak anything..that's why i usually charge using usb after lunch about 3 just in case if i'm going out after work.
What's the best gps for.this phone? Any free one out there? Where can I get papago? I'm using 250mb data a month, is it enough if use gps once in a while plus internet and al (:
What's the best gps for.this phone? Any free one out there? Where can I get papago? I'm using 250mb data a month, is it enough if use gps once in a while plus internet and al (:
Try Waze, free and working fine, with accident reporting etc. Downside is need internet connection.
[quote=antt00,Nov 24 2011, 10:43 AM] Stock rom and kernel is already preset. You cannot change it unless you use custom kernel like siyah. Or use charger with slow charging rate to limit it. Frankly, SGS2 default rate is already considered slow dunno why you want it even slower.
i got mine charging from 8% to full jst around 2-3hours while my phone is till on
What's the best gps for.this phone? Any free one out there? Where can I get papago? I'm using 250mb data a month, is it enough if use gps once in a while plus internet and al (:
If you have wifi most of the time 250mb should be ok I guess but if always streaming video on data don't think it will be enough
What's the best gps for.this phone? Any free one out there? Where can I get papago? I'm using 250mb data a month, is it enough if use gps once in a while plus internet and al (:
i like sygic. its offline GPS no need data. Have to pay.
I actually just got the white SGS yesterday. Already flashed with Batista ROM. Now I just find nothing interesting about the Batista. Should I return to stock ROM and flash kernel?
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QUOTE(smokymcpot @ Nov 24 2011, 03:54 PM)
What's the best gps for.this phone? Any free one out there? Where can I get papago? I'm using 250mb data a month, is it enough if use gps once in a while plus internet and al (:
I actually just got the white SGS yesterday. Already flashed with Batista ROM. Now I just find nothing interesting about the Batista. Should I return to stock ROM and flash kernel?
Up to ur choice I guess.. but after I flash custom rom I feel its better cos really a lot more customization. And no more bloatware..
I actually just got the white SGS yesterday. Already flashed with Batista ROM. Now I just find nothing interesting about the Batista. Should I return to stock ROM and flash kernel?
I was interested with Batista at first but then I'm more to stock look. So, I went to flash CheckROM RevolutionHD and never look back. This ROM is good with Siyah kernel (great battery life) and KI3 modem which is great for Celcom user like me, strong signal, clarity in calls.
awwww..damn...i still don't feel like rooting my phone yet
Why? just root it..you can see another world of Android..One of my friend using HTC Incredible S..he didnt root..what also cannot do..want to use this app, but required root..want to capture screen, that app need root..
This post has been edited by Lineage: Nov 24 2011, 05:13 PM
Dunno if the kitchen been updated cos i still using checkrom 2.0. Likewise make a CWM backup before flashing themes.
LoL.. Its already in the kitchen. I have already install it it and that's why i notice about it. But when i launch jkay it says that mine is not up to date. Will try to re-install and see if issue still persist.
LoL.. Its already in the kitchen. I have already install it it and that's why i notice about it. But when i launch jkay it says that mine is not up to date. Will try to re-install and see if issue still persist.
Try to reinstall only the app from jkay thread.
Edit: The new Jkay 13.1 app have also been uploaded to kitchen. I think you haven't flash it thats why the message comes up.
This post has been edited by antt00: Nov 24 2011, 05:32 PM
But the app you suggested isn't it for multi pics live wallpaper.
Yes. It needs to be a Live Wallpaper in order to "take over" the stock wallpaper settings.
Live wallpaper CPU usage is depend on the "heaviness" of the wallpaper itself, so static picture should still be consider as the stock wallpaper method. Although it may suck more juice, but the amount is so small that you don't realize anything at all.
Added on November 24, 2011, 5:32 pm
QUOTE(iori57 @ Nov 24 2011, 12:44 PM)
just flashed Jkay 13.1 now notification toggle buttons can be reorder and chosen according to your liking.. new quick panel buttons is useful but too bad only allow one custom application shortcut
another thing i like is now u can hide the vibration indicator in the status bar.
other things all work like it's supposed to..
Update: ok I was mistaken, any of the buttons in the quick panel can be long pressed to be replaced by any other app, woohoo!
Walao A song ah song ah!
ALL of the panel shortcut can be customize. Just long press on any existing shortcut and you will be prompt to select from the list of your apps.
This post has been edited by 11768: Nov 24 2011, 05:32 PM
Hey guys, i have problem when trying to download file from site like filesonic, megaupload...i seem cant download file from these sites. currently using checkrom~
anyone of you able to download file from these sites?
Why? just root it..you can see another world of Android..One of my friend using HTC Incredible S..he didnt root..what also cannot do..want to use this app, but required root..want to capture screen, that app need root..
S2 can screen capture dy mah. Summor i havent encounter those apss that require root access. Hmm.
Added on November 24, 2011, 5:36 pm
QUOTE(Lineage @ Nov 24 2011, 05:12 PM)
Why? just root it..you can see another world of Android..One of my friend using HTC Incredible S..he didnt root..what also cannot do..want to use this app, but required root..want to capture screen, that app need root..
S2 can screen capture dy mah. Summor i havent encounter those apss that require root access. Hmm.
This post has been edited by Mollai: Nov 24 2011, 05:36 PM
Edit: The new Jkay 13.1 app have also been uploaded to kitchen. I think you haven't flash it thats why the message comes up.
Why my kitchen is not up to date. They just update the MiUi theme by dtekkt . Thats it. When i launch jkay getting " Deluxe Settings has expired (13>12)! Not showing all settings! Please install DEluxe Settings V13 ".
Will just update from the Jkay site directly. Guess just go with it.
Hi people, I am using maxis postpaid now. Is there anyway I can change to credit and still like have monthly data plan? I plan on getting 500mb data plan per month but use credit instead of postpaid. Possible? Thanks
I was interested with Batista at first but then I'm more to stock look. So, I went to flash CheckROM RevolutionHD and never look back. This ROM is good with Siyah kernel (great battery life) and KI3 modem which is great for Celcom user like me, strong signal, clarity in calls.
I came from SGS1 era where there were RFS->ext4 conversion. Does Siyah kernel has something like that?
Hi people, I am using maxis postpaid now. Is there anyway I can change to credit and still like have monthly data plan? I plan on getting 500mb data plan per month but use credit instead of postpaid. Possible? Thanks
If you in KL/Selangor area, i suggest new postpaid+ 1GB data plan by UMobile.. Rm28/month with 300 free sms.
This post has been edited by faiz2036: Nov 24 2011, 06:04 PM
I don't mind but their coverage not really good :/ Only around PJ and KL area is got 3g. The rest :/ So anyway possible to use hotlink but have monthly data plan?
I don't mind but their coverage not really good :/ Only around PJ and KL area is got 3g. The rest :/ So anyway possible to use hotlink but have monthly data plan?
I don't mind but their coverage not really good :/ Only around PJ and KL area is got 3g. The rest :/ So anyway possible to use hotlink but have monthly data plan?
pity.. u only hear the rumor from people that never use umobile.. i'm ni shah alam, i got 24hours 3g/HSPA+ signal in my area.. average 6mbps speed in my area.. where your location friend?
This post has been edited by faiz2036: Nov 24 2011, 06:23 PM
Oh okay. Thanks. How do I like pay cause let's say I am using credit. How to pay them for my monthly internet usage? Is it like buying topup cards or something?
Added on November 24, 2011, 6:24 pm
QUOTE(faiz2036 @ Nov 24 2011, 06:21 PM)
pity.. u only hear the rumor from people that never use umobile.. i'm ni shah alam, i got 24hours 3g/HSPA+ signal in my area.. average 6mbps speed in my area.. if shah alam have a good coverage, why PJ n KJ dont have a 3g coverage??
I mean yeah the prime areas are okay but let's say kelantan or something? HAHA. Cause my bill is very expensive now and my parent's pay for it. That's why I wanna change to credit and at least I can keep check on how much I use but I'm thinking is it possible to have data plan monthly for credit users
This post has been edited by smokymcpot: Nov 24 2011, 06:24 PM
Oh okay. Thanks. How do I like pay cause let's say I am using credit. How to pay them for my monthly internet usage? Is it like buying topup cards or something?
just make sure you have enough credit and activate through *100# number. Don't know if it will automatic deduct your credit every month or not. I think it will at least remind you to top up before they deduct.
just make sure you have enough credit and activate through *100# number. Don't know if it will automatic deduct your credit every month or not. I think it will at least remind you to top up before they deduct.
I mean like how to pay every month? Let's say I get the 500MB data. Will they deduct from my credit or must I buy a topup card to pay for it?
may i ask about checkrom how to install it...i dont understand from the checkrom xda page
no "real" guide for noob am i correct to..
Get into the CWM recovery Wipe Data/factory reset Wipe Cache Wipe Dalvik-Cache Wipe Battery Stats Wipe Data/factory reset Wipe Cache Wipe Dalvik-Cache Wipe Battery Stats Install the wipe version of this ROM
do i need to flash any kernel before flash the rom? so confuse
Just buy RM100 topup lor. then after you activate they deduct RM70 from your credit. then you get internet access for a month.
Oh okay, cool. Thanks. How to pay ar? Is there like a code or something? They'll warn me rite if I'm nearing my limit or when my limit is about to finish.?
may i ask about checkrom how to install it...i dont understand from the checkrom xda page
no "real" guide for noob am i correct to..
Get into the CWM recovery Wipe Data/factory reset Wipe Cache Wipe Dalvik-Cache Wipe Battery Stats Wipe Data/factory reset Wipe Cache Wipe Dalvik-Cache Wipe Battery Stats Install the wipe version of this ROM
do i need to flash any kernel before flash the rom? so confuse
just flash the rom. after that, u can choose kernel in Rom Kitchen app in rom and flash it.
may i ask about checkrom how to install it...i dont understand from the checkrom xda page
no "real" guide for noob am i correct to..
Get into the CWM recovery Wipe Data/factory reset Wipe Cache Wipe Dalvik-Cache Wipe Battery Stats Wipe Data/factory reset Wipe Cache Wipe Dalvik-Cache Wipe Battery Stats Install the wipe version of this ROM
do i need to flash any kernel before flash the rom? so confuse
I don't tink so. Just use chainfire to flash cos it edi has clockworkmod and changed kernel.. then proceed with checkrom flashing.
Oh okay, cool. Thanks. How to pay ar? Is there like a code or something? They'll warn me rite if I'm nearing my limit or when my limit is about to finish.?
just follow the easymenu direction http://maxis.com.my/personal/mobile/browse...asp?iStruct=0:2 Don't think they they will warn you if you near your quota limit. Maybe they remind you to have ample credit near end of the month so they can deduct your credit. Just be careful to monitor your usage if not they going to suck your credit dry.
I actually just got the white SGS yesterday. Already flashed with Batista ROM. Now I just find nothing interesting about the Batista. Should I return to stock ROM and flash kernel?
just follow the easymenu direction http://maxis.com.my/personal/mobile/browse...asp?iStruct=0:2 Don't think they they will warn you if you near your quota limit. Maybe they remind you to have ample credit near end of the month so they can deduct your credit. Just be careful to monitor your usage if not they going to suck your credit dry.
Okay. Thanks. I still can retain my number rite? I'm using maxis now. So i can just head down to any maxis centre and settle?
just follow the easymenu direction http://maxis.com.my/personal/mobile/browse...asp?iStruct=0:2 Don't think they they will warn you if you near your quota limit. Maybe they remind you to have ample credit near end of the month so they can deduct your credit. Just be careful to monitor your usage if not they going to suck your credit dry.
maxid do remind u when u reaching ur limit... n after u reach ur limit also
whats the differences between i9000 and i9000t. I just got my s2, but the model is i9000t.
you mean i9100 and i9100t right, did you bought in Australia? my friend in Aus also got t version
my understanding is the telco in Aus did some software tweaking for better performance when connecting to cell network. hardware wise suppose to be exactly the same as i9100, so you can freely flash custom roms for i9100 and the T will disappear in the phone info there.
When i trying to install new ROM, in CWM rocovery mode it pop up 2 msg" E:failed to verify whole-file signature" and "E:signature verification failed". What is going wrong?? Eagerly need help....
you mean i9100 and i9100t right, did you bought in Australia? my friend in Aus also got t version
my understanding is the telco in Aus did some software tweaking for better performance when connecting to cell network. hardware wise suppose to be exactly the same as i9100, so you can freely flash custom roms for i9100 and the T will disappear in the phone info there.
cheers
Yeah, got this from vodafone australia. As long as it is same with i9000, it doesnt really matter. Coz I was worrying this model is same with i9000G
When i trying to install new ROM, in CWM rocovery mode it pop up 2 msg" E:failed to verify whole-file signature" and "E:signature verification failed". What is going wrong?? Eagerly need help....
Turn off signature verification. The option is somewhere in CWM. What CWM version your using?
Today went to scott garden at old klang road to get white s2 for my cousin. After dealing with the seller, the seller went back to lowyat.
So I went around scott garden looking for sp. I ask the first shop.. matte sp how much? They say 25. I say.. 10 cannot? They say.. cannot lah this is anti scratch and anti fingerprint leh. The way they say it is like its some super new technology.
Second shop, he said 30 bucks. I ask, 10 cannot? He said, cheapest 25 lah. The face he gimme is.. "walau I give u reli super cheap edi la omg" look.
you mean i9100 and i9100t right, did you bought in Australia? my friend in Aus also got t version
my understanding is the telco in Aus did some software tweaking for better performance when connecting to cell network. hardware wise suppose to be exactly the same as i9100, so you can freely flash custom roms for i9100 and the T will disappear in the phone info there.
cheers
I dont think you can flash I9100 custom rom into the T version. Even official stock roms different between the two version. If i'm not mistaken laa :-)
Just tried both Batista and Checkrom. Significant difference is the font size. Hahaha.. The checkrom's font size follow default Samsung size, kinda too big
Just tried both Batista and Checkrom. Significant difference is the font size. Hahaha.. The checkrom's font size follow default Samsung size, kinda too big
One of the main point I always go back to Batista is its font size..stock or other ROM seems too big..
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Just got my White i9100 2-3 days ago lol.. Didn't really wanna get it but had a very good deal for contract over here in UK...
Anyways, can anyone recommend me a good casing that's suitable for the white colour?? I like SGP's Neo Hybrid but they don't the white silicon version...
Just got my White i9100 2-3 days ago lol.. Didn't really wanna get it but had a very good deal for contract over here in UK...
Anyways, can anyone recommend me a good casing that's suitable for the white colour?? I like SGP's Neo Hybrid but they don't the white silicon version...
Try nillkin. Baronic was using it and I have a red one as well. Good quality.
Joined: Jul 2009
From: London, United Kingdom or Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
QUOTE(botakbin @ Nov 24 2011, 09:31 PM)
Try nillkin. Baronic was using it and I have a red one as well. Good quality.
Are you using the dual-colour ones? I just checked it out on their official website but sad to find that I can't get them over here in UK even in eBay lol...
Do I need to care about the binary counter? At the rate I'm flashing, I don't think it's near 0 anymore
Even if you get a jig to clear it, there's a second hidden counter that you can't do anything about lol. So I really don't know why we should bother besides it making us feel SLIGHTLY better lol.
Even if you get a jig to clear it, there's a second hidden counter that you can't do anything about lol. So I really don't know why we should bother besides it making us feel SLIGHTLY better lol.
As in service center won't check the counter for warranty purpose?
I'm using CWM 4.0.1.5. I believe it is the latest version from ROM Manager app.
I tried to off and go into external SD card directory it pop out file not found but in fact the ROM already been copied into the card. ANy idea?
Added on November 24, 2011, 9:42 pmTo confirm again. I dont need to unzip the whole ROM right? Just copy the whole cip file into the external sd card.
I don't use rom manager nor recommend it. A kernel with CWM is all you need. CWM 4 does not support external sd. Put the zip file in internal SD. There is no need to unzip it.
if you already did should not be any problem flashing by cwm
Previously i tried to root and flash some other ROM and it pop out this 2 messages. After that i used lite'ning which have everything in one including this CWM and it works. Now running lite'ning. Just now plan to try Checkrom but half way pop out this error again.
They never remind me last time. I max out my data bill a few times.
erm anttoo u using postpaid or prepaid data plan?? btw im using the prepaid data plan through easy menu.. as my usage reach 80% maxis do send me a meseg, then till im using maximum maxis send me a warning message stated that continue using u'll be charge for evry byte.. thts mine
I don't use rom manager nor recommend it. A kernel with CWM is all you need. CWM 4 does not support external sd. Put the zip file in internal SD. There is no need to unzip it.
erm anttoo u using postpaid or prepaid data plan?? btw im using the prepaid data plan through easy menu.. as my usage reach 80% maxis do send me a meseg, then till im using maximum maxis send me a warning message stated that continue using u'll be charge for evry byte.. thts mine
erm anttoo u using postpaid or prepaid data plan?? btw im using the prepaid data plan through easy menu.. as my usage reach 80% maxis do send me a meseg, then till im using maximum maxis send me a warning message stated that continue using u'll be charge for evry byte.. thts mine
i'm using maxis broadband package for s2 they keep spamming on sms whenever i reach my usage quota very troublesome at least 5 sms receive every minute
I don't use rom manager nor recommend it. A kernel with CWM is all you need. CWM 4 does not support external sd. Put the zip file in internal SD. There is no need to unzip it.
I wonder before i run the ROM and im going to wipe off data and dvik cache.. Would it clear off this ROM too?
Are you using the dual-colour ones? I just checked it out on their official website but sad to find that I can't get them over here in UK even in eBay lol...
Just got my White i9100 2-3 days ago lol.. Didn't really wanna get it but had a very good deal for contract over here in UK...
Anyways, can anyone recommend me a good casing that's suitable for the white colour?? I like SGP's Neo Hybrid but they don't the white silicon version...
Guys, i'm a non-G user. My phone start rebooting so i want to do factory reset. Just want to know if my root still intact if i do this factory reset. Thanks
After installed checkrom 3.1.1 and driver sucessfully installed, open kies and it showed connecting. After a short while pop out a msg said cannot start service on the device. try disconnect and reconnect the device.. I had tried many times but problem still arises. Troublesome the problem also same. Any idea?
Guys, i'm a non-G user. My phone start rebooting so i want to do factory reset. Just want to know if my root still intact if i do this factory reset. Thanks
It should not remove your root. CWM and root will remain as they are link to the kernel.
This post has been edited by antt00: Nov 24 2011, 11:42 PM
I think it will always be available. Just for SGS2 but its not full version. Still need to pay if you want full version.
oh tot that is full version if free version don feel like to dl it
QUOTE(shanelai @ Nov 24 2011, 11:36 PM)
After installed checkrom 3.1.1 and driver sucessfully installed, open kies and it showed connecting. After a short while pop out a msg said cannot start service on the device. try disconnect and reconnect the device.. I had tried many times but problem still arises. Troublesome the problem also same. Any idea?
ever since i'm on custom rom never use kies already actually what you wan to do with kies anyway?
QUOTE(stormstrider @ Nov 24 2011, 11:45 PM)
Thanks antt00. This mean i only lost all the apps and data., right? Which i can reinstall back using TB.?
Okay then, will do it tomorrow morning. BTW., anybody using MobileOdin.? Is it any good and easy to use? Want some opinion before i purchase the app. Thanks
Flashing theme = high risk of bootloop so always make cwm backup. When switching between themes, try to flash back stock theme first before flashing new theme.
Edit: If dun have CWM backup to restore try going into CWM and flash stock theme or previous theme.
This post has been edited by antt00: Nov 24 2011, 11:55 PM
Flashing theme = high risk of bootloop so always make cwm backup. When switching between themes, try to flash back stock theme first before flashing new theme.
so what do i do now? reflash my rom? or wipe factory data?
oh tot that is full version if free version don feel like to dl it ever since i'm on custom rom never use kies already actually what you wan to do with kies anyway? yes u can just restore back using TB
I need to restore my data backup earlier. Is Checkrom not compatible with KIES?
ok somehow i found some theme backup in my themes folder. pretty sure i didnt back it up but thank goodness its there. now doing nandroid bacup. scared edi.. scared..
Played Modern Combat 2 online yesterday, got owned by some level 10 freak with a sniper. Such a noob camper. But luckily the game respawns you at random locations.....and I managed to spawn right behind him. A grenade took care of him
hey guys i got something to ask, lets say i 100% confirm wont use data since im on prepaid. is it safe to delete APN settings? means even though data plan is tick in settings, my phone wont connect online? i dont use MMS also
guys..can i know currently which rom is more stable ? i wish to get one room is save battery ...sometimes my s2 are low battery and auto turn off make me miss a lot of call..
this should be in the first page! iphone4 playing catch up and still fall flat on their face against the s2. i kenot brain a tegra 3 powered s3 might be
guys..can i know currently which rom is more stable ? i wish to get one room is save battery ...sometimes my s2 are low battery and auto turn off make me miss a lot of call..
need help here. each time when I wanted to switched my SGS2 off, the phone will keep restarting automatically. the other unusual symptom is media scanning will run automatically now and then. FYI I'm using I9100, with latest firmware and original rom, no rooting/modding at all. somebody care to explain why?
hey guys i got something to ask, lets say i 100% confirm wont use data since im on prepaid. is it safe to delete APN settings? means even though data plan is tick in settings, my phone wont connect online? i dont use MMS also
Then it's better if you just keep your data off. When data is off (as well as Wifi) app won't try to push updates. Hence, no wakelock (save battery).
Maybe., or maybe i just want to make somebody grren with envy when i start using white SGSII :::evil laugh::: ~~muahaha~~
White? I wont envy lah. lastnite during watching Twilight.. and when i see it.. i felt the same like looking at iPHone4 white.. Ha ha ha felt.. 'unoriginal'
QUOTE(verdangilte @ Nov 25 2011, 02:36 AM)
i seldom use for online..just some times whatapps till no battery..and sometimes when fully charge ..it drop 4% within 10 min....
that why i ask which rom are stable and save battery ..
I think u can overclock it.. set governor.. Which power range u want. etc etc.. Antutu Benchmark.. try it
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QUOTE(verdangilte @ Nov 25 2011, 01:43 AM)
guys..can i know currently which rom is more stable ? i wish to get one room is save battery ...sometimes my s2 are low battery and auto turn off make me miss a lot of call..
Batista 2.7 with siyah kernel is my take on this. Good luck!
can sombody help me? im using stock rom and i dont know why my battery is bad. i check battery usage and last time only cell standby and phone idle is running. but now im seeing all thies weird apps like android core system, android system, calander. i rarely use my phone this few days, are these cause the battery to drain?
my display is only 12m but it shows 42%.. is that normal?
This post has been edited by annoymous1234: Nov 25 2011, 09:52 AM
can i know whats the cheapest price of SGS2 currently? Maybe i'm going to buy it after SPM
another one again. like we r handphone seller. i sell u mine lar, 99.999% condition, well protected by casemate pop+SGP SP, one spare battery, one 3M estoc backup screen protector. all in one i count u 1.7k. deal?
can sombody help me? im using stock rom and i dont know why my battery is bad. i check battery usage and last time only cell standby and phone idle is running. but now im seeing all thies weird apps like android core system, android system, calander. i rarely use my phone this few days, are these cause the battery to drain?
my display is only 12m but it shows 42%.. is that normal?
go get better battery stat from xda will give you much info from there
30 free sms=[(0.03+0.08)/2]x30=RM1.65 total up: RM25+RM9+RM1.65=RM35.65
so everytime i subscribe i save RM7.65
yea... i think the prepaid unlimited mobile internet is more worth then the normal pay what you use... since you will have 100min free voice call + 30 sms..
how come u have no android core apps running but i have?
Its because the core apps don't take up significant battery.. but as u said, u use very little. So even very little usage is counted in too. But for him, quite heavy usage. So all his other apps that use more battery will be displayed because they take up more battery than the core apps. Don't worry ntg wrong with ur phone.
can sombody help me? im using stock rom and i dont know why my battery is bad. i check battery usage and last time only cell standby and phone idle is running. but now im seeing all thies weird apps like android core system, android system, calander. i rarely use my phone this few days, are these cause the battery to drain?
my display is only 12m but it shows 42%.. is that normal?
Percentage from the battery usage page does not tell much. Android core apps icon looks like TW launcher icon, could be refering to TW launcher. Use betterbatterystats to see if there is anything keeping your device awake.
Its because the core apps don't take up significant battery.. but as u said, u use very little. So even very little usage is counted in too. But for him, quite heavy usage. So all his other apps that use more battery will be displayed because they take up more battery than the core apps. Don't worry ntg wrong with ur phone.
QUOTE(antt00 @ Nov 25 2011, 10:50 AM)
Percentage from the battery usage page does not tell much. Android core apps icon looks like TW launcher icon, could be refering to TW launcher. Use betterbatterystats to see if there is anything keeping your device awake.
thanks guys cause im so worried... will post the result here later
Yes thats normal. So why you want to further increase charging time?
If you are using non-G device using android 2.3.4 or 2.3.5 you can flash siyah kernel to change charging rate.
for the olden days, people said tat fast charge will spoilt batt.. i was trying to take care the batt.. as u said is normal thn i think forget about it.. as i noe is don charge overnight??
for the olden days, people said tat fast charge will spoilt batt.. i was trying to take care the batt.. as u said is normal thn i think forget about it.. as i noe is don charge overnight??
Well my opinion is that neither me nor you will be the expert on the battery. Samsung is the one that design the batt and charger so i believe the best care for the batt is to use the charging rate that they have set. I don't think charging overnight will spoil the batt cos the charging auto cutoff when the batt is full. But some are of the opinion that heavy using the phone while charging is not good for the batt. Constantly replenishing the battery due to heavy usage while charging + the heat generated could be a bad combo.
i found someone mention this in xda, what do u guys think?
"a fully charged battery always seems to drain power much slower than at lower charges. At full charge the battery seems to drain very slowly but when the battery is down to 70% or even 30% the charge will decrease much faster even in standby. This even gets worse when the battery condition decreases due to usage and time. It is said that this is not so worse with Li-Ion batteries but from my experience this is just an unsustainable rumor by the battery industry or whatever.
Just one example: after fully recharging and calibrating the battery yesterday with "Battery Calibrator V1.2" I left the phone in standby (99%) for about 2,5 hours and the usage was only 1% (98%) afterwards. But no reason to rejoice, before sleeping I recharged and calibrated again and the result is rather moderate: 86% after 7,5 hours standby ie. 14% consumption in standby over night. After about 2,5 hours additional standby starting with 80% the charge went down to 72%, not just 1% as yesterday. But this is normal, all my phones did that and even my fuel gauge in my car behaves exactly like that. Very little change in the beginning and when the tank is allegedly still half full it drops rapidly towards empty. What's the relation between battery and fuel indicator ? Well, the reason for the inaccuracy is basically the same: the shown values are not the real values and more of a rough estimation which gets more accurate towards the end. It's even worse with ink cartridges but this has completely other reasons and is a totally different story "
The umobile free calls is only to other umobile numbers right? If free to all I will run out and buy right now..
Back to the g vs non-g. I have both in my house now.The g can start up and shutdown faster, the vibration when turning off is right when the screen goes off and not when the phone actually shuts off completely. The performance is identical, no difference at all. The proximity sensor light is always on.
hehe.. looks like everyone answer you already. the reason why I switch to umobile is for the everyday free calls. RM28 data is just an added bonus
i'm so tempted to sign the U28 and get HTC sensation XE, den sell the phone n keep the beats headset
Added on November 25, 2011, 1:04 pm
QUOTE(ashwin1234 @ Nov 25 2011, 01:00 PM)
The umobile free calls is only to other umobile numbers right? If free to all I will run out and buy right now..
Back to the g vs non-g. I have both in my house now.The g can start up and shutdown faster, the vibration when turning off is right when the screen goes off and not when the phone actually shuts off completely. The performance is identical, no difference at all. The proximity sensor light is always on.
if u observe carefull, free call is to all operators.
edit: free 100 mins to all operators, reload free calls to umobile only. sorry for misleading
This post has been edited by Fallenangelz: Nov 25 2011, 01:13 PM
The umobile free calls is only to other umobile numbers right? If free to all I will run out and buy right now..
Back to the g vs non-g. I have both in my house now.The g can start up and shutdown faster, the vibration when turning off is right when the screen goes off and not when the phone actually shuts off completely. The performance is identical, no difference at all. The proximity sensor light is always on.
LOL.. of course only to umobile numbers. but the 100min free calls + 30sms that come with the rm28 data plan is to all telco
Does the G version can play all the games that nonG can from Samsung Apps? I think that is what most user want to know. Especially all the new free Gameloft game offered for SGS2.
hehe.. looks like everyone answer you already. the reason why I switch to umobile is for the everyday free calls. RM28 data is just an added bonus
My Umobile simpack is here but in Sabah its gonna be roamung with celcom kan? So if celcom got 3g then roaming to 3g also? And does roaming take up more credit?
Because lastime doing roaming in Singapore ended up paying RM400+ (postpaid)
i'm so tempted to sign the U28 and get HTC sensation XE, den sell the phone n keep the beats headset
Added on November 25, 2011, 1:04 pm if u observe carefull, free call is to all operators.
really? sure or not?
beats headset so good?
Added on November 25, 2011, 1:10 pm
QUOTE(freddy manson @ Nov 25 2011, 01:08 PM)
My Umobile simpack is here but in Sabah its gonna be roamung with celcom kan? So if celcom got 3g then roaming to 3g also? And does roaming take up more credit?
Because lastime doing roaming in Singapore ended up paying RM400+ (postpaid)
roaming also should be same rate. Eh.. I thought roaming in Singapore also same rate
This post has been edited by Shizuru: Nov 25 2011, 01:10 PM
My Umobile simpack is here but in Sabah its gonna be roamung with celcom kan? So if celcom got 3g then roaming to 3g also? And does roaming take up more credit?
Because lastime doing roaming in Singapore ended up paying RM400+ (postpaid)
roaming wif celcom u oni can use 2G. no extra charge.
QUOTE(Shizuru @ Nov 25 2011, 01:09 PM)
really? sure or not?
beats headset so good?
Added on November 25, 2011, 1:10 pm roaming also should be same rate. Eh.. I thought roaming in Singapore also same rate
roaming in SG last time cz still dun have the agreement, using their local telco will suck ur blood till dry.
beats headset sound quality is way more better than our SGSII headset
well now outside selling sensation XE ori 1700++, if i buy from umobile is 1699
sell n gain !!!!!!!!!!
This post has been edited by Fallenangelz: Nov 25 2011, 01:16 PM
LOL.. of course only to umobile numbers. but the 100min free calls + 30sms that come with the rm28 data plan is to all telco
Does the G version can play all the games that nonG can from Samsung Apps? I think that is what most user want to know. Especially all the new free Gameloft game offered for SGS2.
Haiyo, thought the free calls could be to all numbers. I was tempted to switch, then realised that all my contacts use maxis/hotlink.
I am not too sure about the Samsung Appd part. The phone is with someone else and I can only test it out at night. Will probably play Modern Combat 2 online and see how it performs.
But right out of the box, seems to be just as snappy as my non-g. It came with the latest KJ2 and I rooted it with CWM last night
Haiyo, thought the free calls could be to all numbers. I was tempted to switch, then realised that all my contacts use maxis/hotlink.
I am not too sure about the Samsung Appd part. The phone is with someone else and I can only test it out at night. Will probably play Modern Combat 2 online and see how it performs.
But right out of the box, seems to be just as snappy as my non-g. It came with the latest KJ2 and I rooted it with CWM last night
If you got problem downloading SGS2 apps from samsung app store using G version, you can make you device to be recognized as non-G since your rooted.
I have made my HD2 to be recognized as SGS before to download some apps.
If you got problem downloading SGS2 apps from samsung app store using G version, you can make you device to be recognized as non-G since your rooted.
I have made my HD2 to be recognized as SGS before to download some apps.
Haha, will check it out later. I just flashed CheckROM v3 and found out that there are very few themes in the kitchen. Can I flash the ones which I already had from last time? I like the black theme but it replaces even the app icons with black ones.
The changed icons will only be for TW or will it also stick like in the ICS theme?
Haha, will check it out later. I just flashed CheckROM v3 and found out that there are very few themes in the kitchen. Can I flash the ones which I already had from last time? I like the black theme but it replaces even the app icons with black ones.
The changed icons will only be for TW or will it also stick like in the ICS theme?
Eh no cos the new checkrom is KJ3 while V2 checkrom is KI4. If you flash you will probably get into a bootloop.
Hey guys, my SGSII has some sort of problem after I bought it just for 2 months. I'm using stock rom and never root before. So this is the problem, whenever I done charging it via ORI charger, the first time I plug in my earpiece and my phone will freeze until I need to do a manual reboot, it occurs everytime after it's done charging. After the reboot the phone has no problem at all. Can anyone help me with this issues. ASAP !
Nov 23 2011, 10:29 AM, updated 14y ago
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what app is giving u FC?
on free adw got the same problem as well but that time my wallpaper is just stripes so don't really matter which one it focus on. This time using picture and want it to focus only at certain part that's why use portrait but it won't stay put like on tw launcher 
Thanks
i bought SII for my wify, her phone hardly survive half day due to heavy gaming. .
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