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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 Post #10 : Roms-Flashing specifically for model i9100G ONLY
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 # 10 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).
PhoneDog
AndroidCentral
MobileBurn
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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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 monitor 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: Feb 5 2012, 10:38 PM
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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Code: Country: AW Hungary AZ France BD Cyprus, Greece BY Greece CB Poland CE Benelux CP Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden DB Vietnam DC Thailand DD India DT Australia DX Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam DZ Malaysia, Singapore JA South Africa JC Algeria, Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa, Tunisia JP Arabic JR Arabic JV Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Morocco, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia,South Africa, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey
JW West Africa JX Algeria, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Morocco, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia,South Africa, Syria, Tunisia, Turkey KA Turkey ME France MK Serbia MS France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Turkey, UK MT Switserland MY Italy NH Latvia PO France PU Russia UB Brazil XA Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Switzerland, United Kingdom XB Denmark, Norway, Sweden XC Portugal, Spain XD Croatia, Czech, Hungary, Slovakia XE Bulgaria, Estonia, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania, Russia, Ukraine XF Bulgaria, Croatia, Romania XP UK, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Poland, Portuguese, Turkey XX Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom XW Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom ZC China, Hong Kong ZH Hong Kong ZS China, Hong Kong ZT Taiwan
Network carrier codes: Provider: Country: AA T-Mobile Germany AB Orange UK AC Vodafone UK AD O2 UK AE SFR France AF Orange France AG Bouygues France AH Wind Italy AI TIM Italy AK T-Mobile AM Vodafone Germany AN E-Plus Germany AO O2 AR Voafone Netherlands AS KPN Netherlands AT T-Mobile AU Mobilkom Austria AX Telfort Netherlands AY O2 UK BA Airtel Spain BB Tmn Portugal BC Vodafone Portugal BE Orange Netherlands BF Optimus Purtugal BG Telefonica Spain BH Debitel Germany BI Virgin UK BK Orange Polland BM Swisscom Switzerland BN AMena Spain BO T-Mobile Germany BR Era GSM BS T-Mobile BT T-Mobile BU Vodafone T-Mobile BV Orange Switzerland BW O2 United Kingdom BX Meteor Ireland CA TCL Portugal CC Beeline Russia CD Proximus Belgium CG Telia Mobitel Sweden CH Sing Tel Singapore CJ Pannon Hungary CK Tele2 Sweden CT Tdc Denmark CU One Austria CV Telenor Norway CW SUN Switzerland CX Plus GSM Poland DE SingTel Singapore DT Optus Australia DV Telstra Australia EF Cellcom Malaysia EI Digicel Pacific JB Vodacom South Africa JD Cell c South Africa MA Cosmote Greece MB Vodafone Mclaren MD Telia Sonera Finland MG MegaFon Russia MJ Vodafone Italy MM Tele Ring Austria MR VIPnet Croatia MU O2 MV Netcom Norway MW Telenor Denmark NA Nrj France NB Tele2 Norway NE H3G Nordic Sweden NP H3G Italy PC MTS Russia PD Svyaznoi Russia PM Play Poland PN Mobitel Solvenia RE Yoigo Spain RG Telekom Monte Serbia RJ Omnitel Lithuania SH HT-Eronet Bosnia & Herzegovina SS Vodafone Japan UC Cingular USA UH ENTEL PCS Chile UI TIM Brazil UK Movistar UM TELCEL Mexico UR ComCell Colombia UO Oi Brazil UT Claro Brazil UV T-Mobile USA UX Rogers Canada UY Claro Chile UZ FIDO Canada VB BrasilTelecom Brazil VC Claro Argentina VD Telecom Personal Argentina VE Movistar Argentina WP Movistar Peru VI Vivo GSM Brazil ZM China Mobile China
Letter Year Month A 2001 January B 2002 February C 2003 March D 2004 April E 2005 May F 2006 June G 2007 Jule H 2008 August I 2009 September J 2010 October K 2011 November L 2012 December
SAMSUNG MObile codes : Dial this from phone for information
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*#1234# = Firmware Version.
Explanatory notes :
CODE (PDA) is android and all the applications that come with it. (The archives/folders will be named after the version of this file) MODEM (PHONE) is the firmware of the wireless chipset of the device and will operate you WiFi, Blutooth and 3G/2G/GSM connections. (ie Radio ROM) The CSC includes connection data for the broadband networks as well as apps that are only available in certain languages/intended for a specific area.
*#2222# = H/W Version. *#8999*8376263# = All Versions Together. *#8999*8378# = Test Menu. *#4777*8665# = GPSR Tool. *#8999*523# = LCD Brightness. *#8999*377# = Error Menu. *#8999*327# = EEP Menu. *#8999*667# = Debug Mode. *#92782# = PhoneModel. (Wap) #*5737425# = JAVA Mode. *#2255# = Call List. *#232337# = Bluetooth MAC Adress. *#5282837# = Java Version. #*4773# = Incremental Redundancy. #*7752# = 8 PSK uplink capability bit. #*7785# = Reset wakeup & RTK timer cariables/variables. #*7200# = Tone Generator Mute. #*3888# = BLUETOOTH Test mode. #*7828# = Task screen. *#34971539# Check camera firmware and then press Phone/CAM FW Ver Check. #*#8377466# = S/W Version & H/W Version. #*2562# = Restarts Phone. #*2565# = No Blocking? General Defense. #*3353# = General Defense, Code Erased. #*3837# = Phone Hangs on White screen. #*3849# = Restarts Phone. #*3851# = Restarts Phone. #*3876# = Restarts Phone. #*7222# = Operation Typ: (Class C GSM) #*7224# = !!! ERROR !!! #*7252# = Operation Typ: (Class B GPRS) #*7271# = CMD: (Not Available) #*7274# = CMD: (Not Available) #*7337# = Restarts Phone. (Resets Wap Settings) #*2787# = CRTP ON/OFF. #*2886# = AutoAnswer ON/OFF. #*3737# = L1 AFC. #*5133# = L1 HO Data. #*7288# = GPRS Detached/Attached. #*7287# = GPRS Attached. #*7666# = White Screen. #*7693# = Sleep Deactivate/Activate. #*7284# = L1 HO Data. #*2256# = Calibration info? (For CMD set DEBUGAUTONOMY in cihard.opt) #*2286# = Databattery. #*2527# = GPRS switching set to (Class 4, 8, 9, 10) #*2679# = Copycat feature Activa/Deactivate. #*3940# = External looptest 9600 bps. #*4263# = Handsfree mode Activate/Deactivate. #*4700# = Please use function 2637. #*7352# = BVMC Reg value (LOW_SWTOFF, NOMINAL_SWTOFF) #*2558# = Time ON. #*3370# = Same as 4700. #*3941# = External looptest 115200 bps #*5176# = L1 Sleep. #*7462# = SIM Phase. #*7983# = Voltage/Freq. #*7986# = Voltage. #*8466# = Old Time. #*2255# = Call Failed. #*5187# = L1C2G trace Activate/Deactivate. #*5376# = DELETE ALL SMS!!!!. #*6837# = Official Software Version: (0003000016000702) #*7524# = KCGPRS: (FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF 07) #*7562# = LOCI GPRS: (FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FE FF 01) #*2337# = Permanent Registration Beep. #*2474# = Charging Duration. #*2834# = Audio Path. (Handsfree) #*3270# = DCS Support Activate/Deactivate. #*3282# = Data Activate/Deactivate. #*3476# = EGSM Activate/Deactivate. #*3676# = FORMAT FLASH VOLUME!!! #*4760# = GSM Activate/Deactivate. #*4864# = White Screen. #*5171# = L1P1. #*5172# = L1P2. #*5173# = L1P3. #*7326# = Accessory. #*7683# = Sleep variable. #*8465# = Time in L1. #*2252# = Current CAL. #*2836# = AVDDSS Management Activate/Deactivate. #*3877# = Dump of SPY trace. #*7728# = RSAV. #*2677# = Same as 4700. #*3728# = Time 2 Decod. #*3725# = B4 last off. #*7372# = Resetting the time to DPB variables. #*7732# = Packet flow context bit Activate/Deactivate. #*6833# = New uplink establishment Activate/Deactivate. #*3273# = EGPRS multislot. (Class 4, 8, 9, 10) #*7722# = RLC bitmap compression Activate/Deactivate. #*2351# = Blinks 1347E201 in RED. #*4472# = Hysteresis of serving cell: 3 dB #*2775# = Switch to 2 inner speaker. #*9270# = Force WBS. #*7878# = FirstStartup. (0=NO, 1=YES) #*3757# = DSL UART speed set to. (LOW, HIGH) #*8726# = Switches USBACM to Normal. #*8724# = Switches USBACM to Generator mode. #*8727# = Switches USBACM to Slink mode. #*8725# = Switches USBACM to Loop-back mode. #*3838# = Blinks 3D030300 in RED. #*2077# = GPRS Switch. #*2027# = GPRS Switch. #*0227# = GPRS Switch. #*0277# = GPRS Switch. #*8370# = Tfs4.0 Test 0. #*8371# = Tfs4.0 Test 1. #*8372# = Tfs4.0 Test 2. #*8373# = Tfs4.0 Test 3. #*8374# = Tfs4.0 Test 4. #*8375# = Tfs4.0 Test 5. #*8376# = Tfs4.0 Test 6. #*8377# = Tfs4.0 Test 7. #*8378# = Tfs4.0 Test 8. #*8379# = Tfs4.0 Test 9. #*7878# = FirstStartup. (0=NO, 1=YES) #*3838# = Blinks 3D030300 in RED. #*2077# = GPRS Switch. #*2027# = GPRS Switch. #*0227# = GPRS Switch. #*0277# = GPRS Switch. #*22671# = AMR REC START. #*22672# = Stop AMR REC. (File name: /a/multimedia/sounds/voice list/ENGMODE.amr) #*22673# = Pause REC. #*22674# = Resume REC. #*22675# = AMR Playback. #*22676# = AMR Stop Play. #*22677# = Pause Play. #*22678# = Resume Play. #*77261# = PCM Rec Req. #*77262# = Stop PCM Rec. #*77263# = PCM Playback. #*77264# = PCM Stop Play. #*22679# = AMR Get Time. *#8999*364# = Watchdog ON/OFF. *#8999*427# = WATCHDOG signal route setup. *2767*226372# = Camera Reset. (deletes photos) *2767*3855# = E2P Full Reset. *2767*2878# = E2P Custom Reset. *2767*927# = E2P Wap Reset. *2767*226372# = E2P Camera Reset. *2767*688# = Reset Mobile TV. #7263867# = RAM Dump. (On or Off)[/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 Circles ( from Google - Great Mag apps)
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 X5 Aura Skype XSCope 6 Boat
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
Besides Facebook for Android, Friendcaster and FBM, what other Facebook Apps do you guys use?
Basically Facebook apps I'm using Friendcaster Pro, but I found it buggy..so I prefer to use Facebook Mobile using Xscope Browser(not really good also, but better than those apps)..
Congrats to V25..that's unbelievable..
This post has been edited by Lineage: Jan 26 2012, 09:30 AM
Still have some FC's though especially in Contacts when you are trying to edit or add picture to a contact. Other than that its pretty stable for daily usage.
Hmm checkrom still serving me well, gonna hold up on ICS for abit until later on
Apart from some nifty features here and there, I think it's alot of aesthetics that's the big buzz, not a big deal to me. Ah if only checkrom V5 with jkay is out
I don't see why there are so many people still on CheckROM and even more trying to use it. Criskelo's ROM is equal or better in every aspect and can even do more stuff. The wifi issue I had was only present in CheckROM which is supposed to be a very developed ROM while the wifi worked in CM9 which is considered pre-alpha.
Plus, CheckROM is KK5 while Criskelo is already KL1. All the themes and mods that I spent hours downloading and like 8 reboots to recovery to apply in the correct sequence are already implemented into Criskelo's ROM by default.
I don't see why there are so many people still on CheckROM and even more trying to use it. Criskelo's ROM is equal or better in every aspect and can even do more stuff. The wifi issue I had was only present in CheckROM which is supposed to be a very developed ROM while the wifi worked in CM9 which is considered pre-alpha.
Plus, CheckROM is KK5 while Criskelo is already KL1. All the themes and mods that I spent hours downloading and like 8 reboots to recovery to apply in the correct sequence are already implemented into Criskelo's ROM by default.
Haha good question. Just lazy to change I guess? Hmm I'll go have a look at it.
Oh btw what wifi issue?
Edit : Dono if I'm looking at the right thing, but it's an ICS themed rom by default?
This post has been edited by ellimist: Jan 26 2012, 10:27 AM
Actually i did call Maxis, but they can't check because mine is under contract. I dunno what's the issue if i'm on contract. So they asked me to go any Maxis Centre. Troublesome.
I don't see why there are so many people still on CheckROM and even more trying to use it. Criskelo's ROM is equal or better in every aspect and can even do more stuff. The wifi issue I had was only present in CheckROM which is supposed to be a very developed ROM while the wifi worked in CM9 which is considered pre-alpha.
Plus, CheckROM is KK5 while Criskelo is already KL1. All the themes and mods that I spent hours downloading and like 8 reboots to recovery to apply in the correct sequence are already implemented into Criskelo's ROM by default.
LOL! No turkbey is the best. People usually use famous roms and checkrom is one of those. That's the way it is. I bet there are still alot of litening users.
Actually i did call Maxis, but they can't check because mine is under contract. I dunno what's the issue if i'm on contract. So they asked me to go any Maxis Centre. Troublesome.
If you have problem with your Market keeps getting 'Server Error' maybe you can try this..at least this works for me.
1. Add your gmail account. 2. Set your language to English UK. 3. Delete your gmail account. 4. Reboot 5. Change your language to English US 6. Open market and add your gmail account.
Your market should be up and running now. Or else use wifi to open the market and setup your gmail account.
Haha good question. Just lazy to change I guess? Hmm I'll go have a look at it.
Oh btw what wifi issue?
Edit : Dono if I'm looking at the right thing, but it's an ICS themed rom by default?
I could not connect to my college wifi which used 802.11-EAP. I even tried replacing all the wifi system files in CheckROM with the one's which I had taken from Criskelo. Nothing worked.
Plus, Criskelo comes with this app that allows you to decide what app starts when you double-tap the home button.
Yeah, it is ICS themed by default, but you can always flash other themes if it is compatible with the jkay version. I flashed the ICS theme in my siggy and it works perfectly.
I could not connect to my college wifi which used 802.11-EAP. I even tried replacing all the wifi system files in CheckROM with the one's which I had taken from Criskelo. Nothing worked.
Plus, Criskelo comes with this app that allows you to decide what app starts when you double-tap the home button.
Yeah, it is ICS themed by default, but you can always flash other themes if it is compatible with the jkay version. I flashed the ICS theme in my siggy and it works perfectly.
Hmm ok, will explore it a little.
Ah that's a known problem for checkrom? Gotta give it a go one of these days
I don't see why there are so many people still on CheckROM and even more trying to use it. Criskelo's ROM is equal or better in every aspect and can even do more stuff. The wifi issue I had was only present in CheckROM which is supposed to be a very developed ROM while the wifi worked in CM9 which is considered pre-alpha.
Plus, CheckROM is KK5 while Criskelo is already KL1. All the themes and mods that I spent hours downloading and like 8 reboots to recovery to apply in the correct sequence are already implemented into Criskelo's ROM by default.
for me battery life more important, eventhou im using 2000Mah battery, i only can get 15 hours maximum with omega ROM, so after getting good feedback from others in here using checkROM, i decide to to try CheckROM, but if u say criskelo's ROM better, then im glad to try it later
This post has been edited by senbonzakura123: Jan 26 2012, 10:44 AM
for me battery life more important, eventhou im using 2000Mah battery, i only can get 15 hours maximum with omega ROM, so after getting good feedback from others in here using checkROM, i decide to to try CheckROM, but if u say criskelo's ROM better, then im glad to try it later
Hmm our setup looks pretty much the same (including the 2kmah and Siyah)
Was wondering, what kinda batt life do you get these days? In terms of total and if possible screen on time
i am hoping for a guide on how to fix this. data is not a concern, all backed up. due to work i cant send to samsung center as well.
need some help please !
No idea why, tried reflashing? You try to get ur phone into download mode agn, then flash cf root kernel, then if its succesful, go flash checkrom instead, much better
No idea why, tried reflashing? You try to get ur phone into download mode agn, then flash cf root kernel, then if its succesful, go flash checkrom instead, much better
im sorry to e such a noob, but how do i do this ''flash cf root kernel, then if its succesful, go flash checkrom instead''
just flashed checkROM last night, so today/tmr will monitor and give a feedback on that flash cf root kernel - download cf root kernel suitable with your baseband, extract, then flash with ODIN, put in PDA, untick re partition,
after u got cf root install, go flash checkROM via CWM
Alright cool, thanks a bunch mate Looking forward to your feedback
Also, is it true that phoenix kernel dev just stole codes from other kernels? Why is everyone bashing him so much? hopefully someone can explain to me what's going on
This post has been edited by TheLaptopDudeGuy: Jan 26 2012, 11:22 AM
I don't see why there are so many people still on CheckROM and even more trying to use it. Criskelo's ROM is equal or better in every aspect and can even do more stuff. The wifi issue I had was only present in CheckROM which is supposed to be a very developed ROM while the wifi worked in CM9 which is considered pre-alpha.
Plus, CheckROM is KK5 while Criskelo is already KL1. All the themes and mods that I spent hours downloading and like 8 reboots to recovery to apply in the correct sequence are already implemented into Criskelo's ROM by default.
If i am not wrong thunderbolt bolt_siyah script already have the parameters to change the gpu if you want to change it you can edit that script. I been using 100 160 267 for sometime now. 40 seem rather low for me and dun think will use it.
Added on January 26, 2012, 12:08 pmWonder if g users know there is a new custom rom
If i am not wrong thunderbolt bolt_siyah script already have the parameters to change the gpu if you want to change it you can edit that script. I been using 100 160 267 for sometime now. 40 seem rather low for me and dun think will use it.
Added on January 26, 2012, 12:08 pmWonder if g users know there is a new custom rom
Also, is it true that phoenix kernel dev just stole codes from other kernels? Why is everyone bashing him so much? hopefully someone can explain to me what's going on
He replaced the recovery with Hyperdroid Redpill Kernel Recovery. How different this with CWM? CWM nandroid can be restore from Hyperdroid Redpill Kernel Recovery?
He replaced the recovery with Hyperdroid Redpill Kernel Recovery. How different this with CWM? CWM nandroid can be restore from Hyperdroid Redpill Kernel Recovery?
Recovery is the same. Just they clean it up abit and fix the mounting of internal and external sd. Your older backup should still work.
Haiyo, spray is not an option.. I mean change housing, is it possible?? Or it cannot be done?
yes you can. search at ebay many selling white housing. but the problem is u have to dimantle all of the phone internals to fit in the new housing which is pain in the ass.
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QUOTE(soulseeker6187 @ Jan 26 2012, 02:07 PM)
yes you can. search at ebay many selling white housing. but the problem is u have to dimantle all of the phone internals to fit in the new housing which is pain in the ass.
Thanks... That is what I want to know.. Yeah, my instinct told me that it had to be dismantle...
yes you can. search at ebay many selling white housing. but the problem is u have to dimantle all of the phone internals to fit in the new housing which is pain in the ass.
i wonder if the housing is good quality like the original
Recovery is the same. Just they clean it up abit and fix the mounting of internal and external sd. Your older backup should still work.
thanks for the clear up...are you using this kernel too?
He also mention:
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I did not use AndreiLux’s settings for not breaking the compatibility with voltage control app but I highly recommend you try it because it can save a lot of battery juice.
Do you know how to put AndreiLux’s settings back on?
This post has been edited by tenchi0205: Jan 26 2012, 02:14 PM
Seriously, do you even bother to google anything before you ask here? is this a place for you to increase your post count? or you think we instant reply you?
Seriously, do you even bother to google anything before you ask here? is this a place for you to increase your post count? or you think we instant reply you?
Haiyo, spray is not an option.. I mean change housing, is it possible?? Or it cannot be done?
anythin can b done do u hav the money to hav it done? i doubt tat as u always use ahem apps
QUOTE(1wildcat1 @ Jan 26 2012, 02:07 PM)
why not spray is an option? No need wait for shipping to arrive, run to store buy paint.
Go scout for white S2 la if you want white phone
n its more creative u can draw lots of pictures on it or even write a slogan or motto annoy everyone
QUOTE(1wildcat1 @ Jan 26 2012, 02:14 PM)
Seriously, do you even bother to google anything before you ask here? is this a place for you to increase your post count? or you think we instant reply you?
we are the human version of siri lolz
QUOTE(Positron @ Jan 26 2012, 02:23 PM)
I think there is still s2 I9100 non-G selling By SME...
@positron if u want to be accepted here, please contribute to this thread, not post some irrevelant stuff here. That's just gonna make u even more hated
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QUOTE(TheLaptopDudeGuy @ Jan 26 2012, 02:50 PM)
@positron if u want to be accepted here, please contribute to this thread, not post some irrevelant stuff here. That's just gonna make u even more hated
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QUOTE(TheLaptopDudeGuy @ Jan 26 2012, 05:29 PM)
Tough case inner layer is silicon. I remember some people posted here saying it can fit, but its not a perfect fit
Added on January 26, 2012, 5:30 pm I don't think anyone here uses hyperdroid anymore. Last time there were a few, but all move to other ROMs
I got to agree also. See like HyperDroid so less people using. Majority CheckROM and TurkBey. but since I am doing a full wipe now, can try for a few days before move back to CheckROM. I think CheckROM development might pause since they are waiting for ICS source thingy and JKAY. I think la...
Another simple question. If I change original battery to 2000mah, the phone will become thick a bit. So this means that normal case/cover/pouch cannot suit the phone right?
This post has been edited by ZRong223: Jan 26 2012, 10:04 PM
Another simple question. If I change original battery to 2000mah, the phone will become think a bit. So this means that normal case/cover/pouch cannot suit the phone right?
Those flexible ones might fit, but plastic ones guarantee no fit
Another simple question. If I change original battery to 2000mah, the phone will become think a bit. So this means that normal case/cover/pouch cannot suit the phone right?
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QUOTE(ZRong223 @ Jan 26 2012, 06:40 PM)
Another simple question. If I change original battery to 2000mah, the phone will become think a bit. So this means that normal case/cover/pouch cannot suit the phone right?
Well, it will be bulky abit. Those silicon case are able to stretch a little but best if you can try yourself. Some might not be able to stretch and could make it not fitting.
jz bk >< new thread ady... btw why i use sygic GPs kinda cacat... i go penang.. road still ok not many change with gps version.. but gps keep connection lost or hard detect signal.. sometimes it detect 3-4 signal which is very good.. but around 5min it auto close or no respond... need wait long it reconnect and sometimes dont even reconnect = ="
i at hometown use over 30minute no connection lost only some delay 1-2sec.. before go and after go hometown signal still same, wont lost in middle of the road
jz bk >< new thread ady... btw why i use sygic GPs kinda cacat... i go penang.. road still ok not many change with gps version.. but gps keep connection lost or hard detect signal.. sometimes it detect 3-4 signal which is very good.. but around 5min it auto close or no respond... need wait long it reconnect and sometimes dont even reconnect = ="
i at hometown use over 30minute no connection lost only some delay 1-2sec.. before go and after go hometown signal still same, wont lost in middle of the road
my g version sidekick is back! sorry I dont use GPS so I can't help you
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If I want to exit apps should I use the back button or the home button?? I tried the back button, but then when I go back to task manager, and check the running apps, it seems that it is still running... How to completely annihilate the app completely? Thanks..
If I want to exit apps should I use the back button or the home button?? I tried the back button, but then when I go back to task manager, and check the running apps, it seems that it is still running... How to completely annihilate the app completely? Thanks..
Seriously do u even THINK before u ask? U see the app in task manager but do u see the EXIT button? Is it rocket science to figure that out. Damn..
If I want to exit apps should I use the back button or the home button?? I tried the back button, but then when I go back to task manager, and check the running apps, it seems that it is still running... How to completely annihilate the app completely? Thanks..
There's a BIG BIG exit button at ur right, just look to ur right somemore dude i thought u changed, seems like u've chosen to stick with ur old annoying ways
If I want to exit apps should I use the back button or the home button?? I tried the back button, but then when I go back to task manager, and check the running apps, it seems that it is still running... How to completely annihilate the app completely? Thanks..
Use big word but small brain. Haih read above for your solution.
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QUOTE(TheLaptopDudeGuy @ Jan 26 2012, 07:35 PM)
There's a BIG BIG exit button at ur right, just look to ur right somemore dude i thought u changed, seems like u've chosen to stick with ur old annoying ways
Omg, yeah you're right... So sorry, I thought back of the question.. Actually I wanted so phrase it in a different way.. Sorry people...
Yes more move to hyperdroid. Lol. I will be flashing LA2 rom also but turkbey one.
Why u so happy?LOL. 1 guy flash hyperdroid all follow flash hyperdroid. About LA2, standby battery consumption is really high, not sure if turbkey will be like this too or not
Why u so happy?LOL. 1 guy flash hyperdroid all follow flash hyperdroid. About LA2, standby battery consumption is really high, not sure if turbkey will be like this too or not
Happy cos less checkrom users. Lol. Let me test and see.
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QUOTE(TheLaptopDudeGuy @ Jan 26 2012, 07:47 PM)
So what do u mean?
First of all, forget the first question... Sorry about that..
Err, when I open the market app for example, and then I press the back button.. Then I go to the task manager, the app is not there.. good... But then when I go to the running application tab, the market is still there... Must I exit it?? Or is it already exited?? What I mean is should I go to the task manager or the running application tab to confirm whether the app is still running or not??
First of all, forget the first question... Sorry about that..
Err, when I open the market app for example, and then I press the back button.. Then I go to the task manager, the app is not there.. good... But then when I go to the running application tab, the market is still there... Must I exit it?? Or is it already exited?? What I mean is should I go to the task manager or the running application tab to confirm whether the app is still running or not??
Thanks..
Apps like market or phone are meant to be running in the background.
Added on January 26, 2012, 8:00 pm
QUOTE(waveweaver @ Jan 26 2012, 07:51 PM)
hmm..that's weird as I can send the apk to my other email :-(
U try to send to the other email i PMed u
QUOTE(antt00 @ Jan 26 2012, 07:52 PM)
Happy cos less checkrom users. Lol. Let me test and see.
You have a grudge against checkrom users or something?
This post has been edited by TheLaptopDudeGuy: Jan 26 2012, 08:00 PM
First of all, forget the first question... Sorry about that..
Err, when I open the market app for example, and then I press the back button.. Then I go to the task manager, the app is not there.. good... But then when I go to the running application tab, the market is still there... Must I exit it?? Or is it already exited?? What I mean is should I go to the task manager or the running application tab to confirm whether the app is still running or not??
Thanks..
Lantaklah running or not U buy S2 got Huge RAM No need to bother about memory unless u wana play heavy games..
Now, let me give u a bit of advice.. i kniw u wont take it but still i insist on saying it..
PLEASE in the name of ur mother and father and whole family, ask ONLY after u try to find the solution, REALLY2 try to find, not just keep asking here how to masak nasi, masak megi, how to lipat baju and other simple2 stuffs.. And u know how to use google rite?
we are ready to help those who try to learn, not those who are to lazy, even to google out simple things..
Lantaklah running or not U buy S2 got Huge RAM No need to bother about memory unless u wana play heavy games..
Now, let me give u a bit of advice.. i kniw u wont take it but still i insist on saying it..
PLEASE in the name of ur mother and father and whole family, ask ONLY after u try to find the solution, REALLY2 try to find, not just keep asking here how to masak nasi, masak megi, how to lipat baju and other simple2 stuffs.. And u know how to use google rite?
we are ready to help those who try to learn, not those who are to lazy, even to google out simple things..
To sum up what he said in a kinder way, before asking simple questions here, find answers urself first, and not wait for us to spoonfeed u.
my g version sidekick is back! sorry I dont use GPS so I can't help you
what mean by sidekick ?
QUOTE(Positron @ Jan 26 2012, 07:30 PM)
If I want to exit apps should I use the back button or the home button?? I tried the back button, but then when I go back to task manager, and check the running apps, it seems that it is still running... How to completely annihilate the app completely? Thanks..
I feel you are damn annoying + asking a question that its even answered in page 1.. are you fucuking idiot without brain or your brain located inside your ass? and where is your eye? on your chest and blocked by ur inner wear / shirt ? this ******* are damn annoying and ask stupid question, if i answer your question, i myself also feel dumb.. GTFO n think + google before u ask stupid fool question again.. i thought on V23 you say u wont post here already? your face thick than GWOC
QUOTE(botakbin @ Jan 26 2012, 07:32 PM)
Seriously do u even THINK before u ask? U see the app in task manager but do u see the EXIT button? Is it rocket science to figure that out. Damn..
no eye c = ="
QUOTE(Positron @ Jan 26 2012, 07:53 PM)
First of all, forget the first question... Sorry about that..
Err, when I open the market app for example, and then I press the back button.. Then I go to the task manager, the app is not there.. good... But then when I go to the running application tab, the market is still there... Must I exit it?? Or is it already exited?? What I mean is should I go to the task manager or the running application tab to confirm whether the app is still running or not??
Thanks..
are you spamming post by asking retarded question? throw your s2 or hire a people teaching you how to use ur s2.. or else sell it n buy 3310 no headache ..
This post has been edited by eddie2020: Jan 26 2012, 08:05 PM
sidekick means something bad happen i suppose....btw if an S2 drop into water will it survive?
first thing take out battery and those use it for quiet some time i guess but if electronic device drop into water chances of survive is almost 0 unless not to a very bad extent
what mean by sidekick ? I feel you are damn annoying + asking a question that its even answered in page 1.. are you fucuking idiot without brain or your brain located inside your ass? and where is your eye? on your chest and blocked by ur inner wear / shirt ? this ******* are damn annoying and ask stupid question, if i answer your question, i myself also feel dumb.. GTFO n think + google before u ask stupid fool question again.. i thought on V23 you say u wont post here already? your face thick than GWOC no eye c = =" are you spamming post by asking retarded question? throw your s2 or hire a people teaching you how to use ur s2.. or else sell it n buy 3310 no headache ..
I understand ur pain bro, I'm just controlling myself to not curse at him and try to solve it as cuss free as possible. Didn't he said it would be his last post few threads before? And now he's back -.-
LOLZ sry for my bad grammar but accidentally drop shudn't count as submerge i think
QUOTE(snigapoe @ Jan 26 2012, 08:07 PM)
first thing take out battery and those use it for quiet some time i guess but if electronic device drop into water chances of survive is almost 0 unless not to a very bad extent
ya i suppose the same, last time drop 1 watch nia oso die==
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QUOTE(Ryutaro @ Jan 26 2012, 08:05 PM)
sidekick means something bad happen i suppose....btw if an S2 drop into water will it survive?
Actually it depends, if you leave it too long in water it may spoil.. But in this video shows that put under a stream of water, it still works after absorbing the excess water..
sidekick means something bad happen i suppose....btw if an S2 drop into water will it survive?
lol lu cuba n report back
QUOTE(TheLaptopDudeGuy @ Jan 26 2012, 08:07 PM)
99% drown and die a horrible death, 1% survive. Also depends if its a puddle, a bucket, or a sea/lake/pond
if lake / sea / pond i also scare, cz sometimes i walk those place or jetty, walk on bridge with fren below is water.. i think drop d my heard pierce by spear and i left it inside . . cz if i jump down n find back my s2, i will be
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99% drown and die a horrible death, 1% survive.
QUOTE(TheLaptopDudeGuy @ Jan 26 2012, 08:09 PM)
I understand ur pain bro, I'm just controlling myself to not curse at him and try to solve it as cuss free as possible. Didn't he said it would be his last post few threads before? And now he's back -.-
- -" thats y GWOC exist..
QUOTE(1wildcat1 @ Jan 26 2012, 08:17 PM)
sidekick means kawan like friend who uses g version
i see ^^ haha i saw over 6xx post.. i dint read skip to last page n redirect to new thread
Actually it depends, if you leave it too long in water it may spoil.. But in this video shows that put under a stream of water, it still works after absorbing the excess water..
If I want to exit apps should I use the back button or the home button?? I tried the back button, but then when I go back to task manager, and check the running apps, it seems that it is still running... How to completely annihilate the app completely? Thanks..
no wonder all of em get it wrong u wanted to annihilate the app completely its impossible bt it could b done lets start from the very beginnin
first u go out buy a tin of zippo lighter fluid then pour it all over ur s2 then use a lighter or match set fire to ur s2 in about an hour time come back n claim ur phone i can gurantee u tat the app will b completely annihilated
QUOTE(zumapuma @ Jan 26 2012, 07:48 PM)
guys, any good ICS rom? im using Checkrom 2.0 KI4, still waiting for them to update. huhu what rom are u guys using?
checkrom revohd4
QUOTE(Positron @ Jan 26 2012, 07:53 PM)
First of all, forget the first question... Sorry about that..
Err, when I open the market app for example, and then I press the back button.. Then I go to the task manager, the app is not there.. good... But then when I go to the running application tab, the market is still there... Must I exit it?? Or is it already exited?? What I mean is should I go to the task manager or the running application tab to confirm whether the app is still running or not??
Thanks..
u r more suited for nokia 3310
QUOTE(antt00 @ Jan 26 2012, 08:14 PM)
No lar. I was a checkrom user myself. Just mata sakit see so many users.
hahahaha im waitin for ics patiently lolz
QUOTE(Positron @ Jan 26 2012, 08:15 PM)
Actually it depends, if you leave it too long in water it may spoil.. But in this video shows that put under a stream of water, it still works after absorbing the excess water..
wow bt i doubt that video how about this since u got a gal w n gal note why not record this usin both ur phones then i will think u r right tat u prove s2 will still works after it absorbs the excess water n wit that sentence it will means s2 hav water inside n it can absord excess water
so its a new marketin gimmick next time it floods throw the s2 to the water it will absorb
QUOTE(Positron @ Jan 26 2012, 08:29 PM)
Thanks, I am always looking to contribute to something within my reach, I am always learning..
FallenOut hates positron more than I hate positron, almost impossible to hate positron more than FO already
no no no where got he ask i answer he ask how to annihilate the app i teach him how to lolz he said s2 could survive after absorbin excess water i said i dun trust so ask him for a demo
no wonder all of em get it wrong u wanted to annihilate the app completely its impossible bt it could b done lets start from the very beginnin
first u go out buy a tin of zippo lighter fluid then pour it all over ur s2 then use a lighter or match set fire to ur s2 in about an hour time come back n claim ur phone i can gurantee u tat the app will b completely annihilated checkrom revohd4 u r more suited for nokia 3310 hahahaha im waitin for ics patiently lolz wow bt i doubt that video how about this since u got a gal w n gal note why not record this usin both ur phones then i will think u r right tat u prove s2 will still works after it absorbs the excess water n wit that sentence it will means s2 hav water inside n it can absord excess water
so its a new marketin gimmick next time it floods throw the s2 to the water it will absorb just do wat i suggested instead
Wow u must hate him a lot
@positron I know u want to learn more, just try not to annoy us
see i bring laughter n joy lolz why didnt samsung release ics earlier im back to work next week
If samsung release early, full of bugs worh than positron annoy the fucuk out of you and me again ... so samsung doing us a favor cleaning out all the bugs so 'it' wont disturb us
Aiya, you guys scold him so much also no effect. At the end of the day you get nothing. Not everyone same, some people like to ask small small questions on the forum. Therefore, if you don't wanna reply just ignore it and continue reading the next post. I also see many times he ask pointless question but I didn't reply with vulgarity or hatred.
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Guys, I am hating hyperDroid so much now~ piff~
1. It doesn't work well with Thunderbolt 2. At times, it stuck at bootloop >.< 3. Most of the time simply restart, will take about 3 minutes (and a huge time is at bootloop there).
>.< My patience with this getting thinner and thinner...
Added on January 26, 2012, 9:32 pmGuys, JKAY had new theme for XILA2. Here's the XDA thread. I hope it works!
I think the turkbey rom i download earlier corrupted lar. Have archive error when trying to change icon. So i thought why not try hyperdroid, then i see the rom is even bigger than turkbey. What did they put in there anyway? Ended up redownloading turkbey again.
Another simple question. If I change original battery to 2000mah, the phone will become thick a bit. So this means that normal case/cover/pouch cannot suit the phone right?
QUOTE(TheLaptopDudeGuy @ Jan 26 2012, 06:51 PM)
Those flexible ones might fit, but plastic ones guarantee no fit
QUOTE(aiman39 @ Jan 26 2012, 06:51 PM)
As per previous thread, yes.
QUOTE(nicregi @ Jan 26 2012, 06:54 PM)
Well, it will be bulky abit. Those silicon case are able to stretch a little but best if you can try yourself. Some might not be able to stretch and could make it not fitting.
Thanks guys. This means that less selection of case/cover/pouch for me if I change the battery...
QUOTE(TheLaptopDudeGuy @ Jan 26 2012, 08:46 PM)
Wow u must hate him a lot
@positron I know u want to learn more, just try not to annoy us
You guys shock me a lot. Is this means that simple questions (or faq) is not welcomed in this thread? Sometimes my questions are simpler than his/hers (but hard to search at Google). I'm not going to keep talking about custom rom "crazily" in this thread...
1) Ok do you use thunderbolt? If not go download and flash it. I hope pikachu dun mind i use his script to teach. 2) After you flash thunderbolt, you will have a script in /system/etc/init.d called "S98bolt_siyah" 3) You can open and edit the script with root explorer on your device or your PC. If you use PC, please edit using program such as "notepad++". This is not the normal notepad you got on your PC. Go google and download it, its free 4) When you open out the script look for the following line
5) Save the script. If you did it on PC, copy it back to /system/etc/init.d and fix permission If you did it using root explorer, delete the backup file "S98bolt_siyah.bak" and fix permission Permission should look like this: 6) Reboot
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QUOTE(antt00 @ Jan 26 2012, 10:03 PM)
I think the turkbey rom i download earlier corrupted lar. Have archive error when trying to change icon. So i thought why not try hyperdroid, then i see the rom is even bigger than turkbey. What did they put in there anyway? Ended up redownloading turkbey again.
QUOTE(senbonzakura123 @ Jan 26 2012, 10:07 PM)
last night nealy flash hyperdroid becoz fail to download checkROM lol, read their thread about one hour -__-ll its all becoz ics theme 1.8 and jkay
QUOTE(ZRong223 @ Jan 26 2012, 10:09 PM)
Thanks guys. This means that less selection of case/cover/pouch for me if I change the battery... You guys shock me a lot. Is this means that simple questions (or faq) is not welcomed in this thread? Sometimes my questions are simpler than his/hers (but hard to search at Google). I'm not going to keep talking about custom rom "crazily" in this thread...
QUOTE(iwant2 @ Jan 26 2012, 10:14 PM)
WOW scared ask question edi... Later kena tapau..
I just hate when we lock screen,its like everything is paused... ( talking about when playing youtube and hearing radio and so )..
Hope thats not a 2pid question/statement...
1. If you want to ask anything, we don't mind answering BUT don't la keep asking some easy questions over and over again. We all got limit lo I know it is not logic to read all the 20+ topics but, sometime pandai pandai la...hehe
2. Just ask but don't be annoying...
3. New JKAY theme by Tiger works well on my CheckROM v5. Yes, bye bye HyperDroid as it couldn't work well with Thunderbolt. SERIOUSLY!
@ZRong Not to say less selection for case but most of time buying silicon punya should be no issue. If hard case, Houston, we might have a small tiny problem
You should try V5 Either way, most important you like the case lo..Good luck!
i flashed v4 cos i based it on the poll conducted in v24 thread...hehehe but thanks for the poison...lol but i will see if it suit me before jumping to others... im still a beginner to S2 roms....
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QUOTE(senbonzakura123 @ Jan 26 2012, 10:34 PM)
im still impressed with v4 + pikachu's thunderbolt + siyah = battery life, how about v5? itchy to flash lol huhu since you got jkay work in v5
QUOTE(sebastianX11 @ Jan 26 2012, 10:37 PM)
i flashed v4 cos i based it on the poll conducted in v24 thread...hehehe but thanks for the poison...lol but i will see if it suit me before jumping to others... im still a beginner to S2 roms....
Through my experiment:
Smoothness : v5 is better Battery life : v5 is better (using Siyah 2.6.9 for v4 and v5 is 2.6.11 so might be a little contrast here) ICS theme : v4 much better compared to v5
Luckily Tiger made v5 enable for JKAY or something like that. Pretty impressive I would say. If you ask me to choose, v5 at the moment. Do I miss the great ICS v1.8 theme for v4? Yup
Smoothness : v5 is better Battery life : v5 is better (using Siyah 2.6.9 for v4 and v5 is 2.6.11 so might be a little contrast here) ICS theme : v4 much better compared to v5
Luckily Tiger made v5 enable for JKAY or something like that. Pretty impressive I would say. If you ask me to choose, v5 at the moment. Do I miss the great ICS v1.8 theme for v4? Yup
wow...downloading now.... probably i will jump over to v5 since batt is important to me
May I kindly ask what's the longest battery hour the Galaxy S2 can hit?
Max I can hit 58hours with only SMS and calling (no data network - use like dumbphone) Otherwise it's around 20 hours on moderate usage (with data enable + 40% brightness) Or around 08 - 16 hours on heavy usage (data enable + 40% brightness)
Max I can hit 58hours with only SMS and calling (no data network - use like dumbphone) Otherwise it's around 20 hours on moderate usage (with data enable + 40% brightness) Or around 08 - 16 hours on heavy usage (data enable + 40% brightness)
Hmm, honestly is it the applications or the display that's consuming most of the battery?
Added on January 26, 2012, 11:50 pm
QUOTE(del_Piero10 @ Jan 26 2012, 11:48 PM)
just use data connection when needed only. please don't compare with BB battery with data on 24 hours
Hahaha didn't compare with BB lah. I'm comparing with my Galaxy W. My brother use Galaxy S2 also battery can't last more than 7 hours. I thought it was his only. Looks like most of you on this thread also same problem.
This post has been edited by Besanth: Jan 26 2012, 11:50 PM
Hmm, honestly is it the applications or the display that's consuming most of the battery?
Added on January 26, 2012, 11:50 pm
Hahaha didn't compare with BB lah. I'm comparing with my Galaxy W. My brother use Galaxy S2 also battery can't last more than 7 hours. I thought it was his only. Looks like most of you on this thread also same problem.
Display consume most batt. Its not a problem, its a feature. Cos no one ever said the batt can last long.
Hmm, honestly is it the applications or the display that's consuming most of the battery?
Added on January 26, 2012, 11:50 pm
Hahaha didn't compare with BB lah. I'm comparing with my Galaxy W. My brother use Galaxy S2 also battery can't last more than 7 hours. I thought it was his only. Looks like most of you on this thread also same problem.
If heavy web browsing can easily finish in around 4 hours lah..I'm on an average of 15 hours with moderate usage...if mostly idling can easily get close to 2 days
Hmm, honestly is it the applications or the display that's consuming most of the battery?
Added on January 26, 2012, 11:50 pm
Hahaha didn't compare with BB lah. I'm comparing with my Galaxy W. My brother use Galaxy S2 also battery can't last more than 7 hours. I thought it was his only. Looks like most of you on this thread also same problem.
its not a problem.like anttoo said, its a feature. and i'm not bothered with the battery drain any more. the best way to make it last longer:
quick and dirty guide to have less battery drain:
- use 2G-only if you don't need 3G - monitor programs which cause wake-lock. use betterbatterystats and either uninstall or tweak them - do not use task killers. see the previous item and find the malicious programs instead of repeatedly killing them. - do not activate google latitude on maps. - if you don't need pushmail, uncheck gmail sync and use k-9 mail to pull mail, lets say, every 1 hour or so. - go to settings / location and security. disable "use wireless networks" and "use gps satellites". enable them when you need them, other than that keep them disabled. - disabling auto-brightness and using a low brightness level helps. do you know that you can adjust the brightness by swiping your finger across the notification bar? try it... - using juicedefender may help, but it may also cause more drain. test it yourself. - if you need more speed than 2.5G (i.e. edge) disable HSDPA (*#301279#, select 2 then select 1). you will have 3G instead of H(SDPA) and I think it is fast enough - disable fast dormancy. dial *#9900# and disable. - disable auto sign in for google talk (search for talk in appdrawer and use settings to disable automatic sign in) - disable samsung update and don't use samsung gadgets if you are not in love with them. (this part may be taken care of the rom developers) - try several radios. I recommend you to try KE7, KG2 and KH3 and choose the one which suits you best. KG2 seems to be the best for me. however, in terms of battery life, there is not much difference between those three. - be aware that more you use your phone more the battery drains don't complain like "my battery drains quite fast but I did not use my phone. I only played angry birds for hours without making a single call" or don't expect to have a decent battery life if you use your phone as a computer or download torrents using your phone.
talking about *#301279#.. wats the symbol for hsdpa?.. not hsupa which is H+ i tried disabling hsupa just now n i think it load faster cuz the fon dun need to switch to h+ everytime before receiving data.. it starts straight from 3g.. so i think its better this way... on umobile anyway..
its not a problem.like anttoo said, its a feature. and i'm not bothered with the battery drain any more. the best way to make it last longer:
quick and dirty guide to have less battery drain:
- use 2G-only if you don't need 3G - monitor programs which cause wake-lock. use betterbatterystats and either uninstall or tweak them - do not use task killers. see the previous item and find the malicious programs instead of repeatedly killing them. - do not activate google latitude on maps. - if you don't need pushmail, uncheck gmail sync and use k-9 mail to pull mail, lets say, every 1 hour or so. - go to settings / location and security. disable "use wireless networks" and "use gps satellites". enable them when you need them, other than that keep them disabled. - disabling auto-brightness and using a low brightness level helps. do you know that you can adjust the brightness by swiping your finger across the notification bar? try it... - using juicedefender may help, but it may also cause more drain. test it yourself. - if you need more speed than 2.5G (i.e. edge) disable HSDPA (*#301279#, select 2 then select 1). you will have 3G instead of H(SDPA) and I think it is fast enough - disable fast dormancy. dial *#9900# and disable. - disable auto sign in for google talk (search for talk in appdrawer and use settings to disable automatic sign in) - disable samsung update and don't use samsung gadgets if you are not in love with them. (this part may be taken care of the rom developers) - try several radios. I recommend you to try KE7, KG2 and KH3 and choose the one which suits you best. KG2 seems to be the best for me. however, in terms of battery life, there is not much difference between those three. - be aware that more you use your phone more the battery drains don't complain like "my battery drains quite fast but I did not use my phone. I only played angry birds for hours without making a single call" or don't expect to have a decent battery life if you use your phone as a computer or download torrents using your phone.
Good guide but my only concern is I can't receive calls/sms when I am in 2G network. This pisses me off as I keep receiving missed-call alert.
Added on is because you can't receive sms when data is moving in 2G... this causes delay and people often fed up calling me. Although all your synch are turned to the most-"manual-est" possible but smart phone is still smart phone. There is no 100%-zero-synch.
talking about *#301279#.. wats the symbol for hsdpa?.. not hsupa which is H+ i tried disabling hsupa just now n i think it load faster cuz the fon dun need to switch to h+ everytime before receiving data.. it starts straight from 3g.. so i think its better this way... on umobile anyway..
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QUOTE(Shizuru @ Jan 27 2012, 12:24 AM)
@nicregi: you back to v5 already?
Yes. Siberian Tiger released JKAY for CheckROM v5 and HyperDroid v6 just now.
The reason I revert back is because for some reason HyperDroid doesn't work well with Thunderbolt. Taking forever to load or stuck at bootloop on normal turn on or reboot. Very weird. Tried twice and was just too much work.
Got to agree on this. We using Super Amoled -.-" But try put 100% brightness in a dark room. Lol...
But, again, if you want big battery life, bring a charger or use power bank
I'm sure you can brighten the whole dark room if you use 100% brightness ~~LOL~~
QUOTE(davidlow7 @ Jan 27 2012, 12:19 AM)
Good guide but my only concern is I can't receive calls/sms when I am in 2G network. This pisses me off as I keep receiving missed-call alert.
Added on is because you can't receive sms when data is moving in 2G... this causes delay and people often fed up calling me. Although all your synch are turned to the most-"manual-est" possible but smart phone is still smart phone. There is no 100%-zero-synch.
You can received call and SMS with 2G but not mms. :-P
talking about *#301279#.. wats the symbol for hsdpa?.. not hsupa which is H+ i tried disabling hsupa just now n i think it load faster cuz the fon dun need to switch to h+ everytime before receiving data.. it starts straight from 3g.. so i think its better this way... on umobile anyway..
Since *#301279# option 2... still maintain HSDPA speeds although it only shows 3G.. I think that is sufficient since I been using this and it does prolong me a lot of battery. I tried on it yesterday and the battery is draining real fast.
The network signal strength does play a role here. I am on DiGi and if the signal is strong and it doesn't keep confusing the phone to select over which network, then we won't be having such a terrible drainage of battery.
Yes. Siberian Tiger released JKAY for CheckROM v5 and HyperDroid v6 just now.
The reason I revert back is because for some reason HyperDroid doesn't work well with Thunderbolt. Taking forever to load or stuck at bootloop on normal turn on or reboot. Very weird. Tried twice and was just too much work.
How about you?
Thinking of changing as well. got problem connecting to the internet via data. got the 3g symbol but cant go online at all
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Actually at first my friend told me that her phone can last two hours for non-stop browsing 3G internet.. I was skeptical, but I did not believe her statement, and honestly, I charged fully 100%, and use internet surfing non-stop, continuously without a single break, and the battery drained to about 10% in about 3 to 4 hours..
So for me, I would say that max 4 hours, for really heavy usage..
Actually at first my friend told me that her phone can last two hours for non-stop browsing 3G internet.. I was skeptical, but I did not believe her statement, and honestly, I charged fully 100%, and use internet surfing non-stop, continuously without a single break, and the battery drained to about 10% in about 3 to 4 hours..
So for me, I would say that max 4 hours, for really heavy usage..
Actually at first my friend told me that her phone can last two hours for non-stop browsing 3G internet.. I was skeptical, but I did not believe her statement, and honestly, I charged fully 100%, and use internet surfing non-stop, continuously without a single break, and the battery drained to about 10% in about 3 to 4 hours..
So for me, I would say that max 4 hours, for really heavy usage..
3-4 hours drain 10% is pretty good. Last time I remember I surfed for 1 hour already drain 20% battery..
1 hour++ battery drain like water from 98% to 81% in idle mode..i was shocked.. this siyah kernel in CriskeloROM,when i used CheckRom+Neak..the battery last longer in idle mode..
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QUOTE(lemond @ Jan 27 2012, 01:28 AM)
1 hour++ battery drain like water from 98% to 81% in idle mode..i was shocked.. this siyah kernel in CriskeloROM,when i used CheckRom+Neak..the battery last longer in idle mode..
Any app running background? Also, best to do battery calibration or clear battery stats before flashing any kernel.
Users of Turkbey + Thunderbolt - I have one question (I am on Turkbey 31):
Before flashing thunderbolt - i removed (with backup in another folder) all the scripts in init.d folder (read it is advisable to do so in the last version of the thread). Question is do I have to put back some of these scripts - as I notice that some of these may not interfere with thunderbolt (to my very limited knowledge).
Any guidance will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
always done that when flashing new rom,battery calibrate,the apps i used is same from previous rom,i dont have a lot off apps,just important apps.
Check with betterbatterystats if any is still running.
Added on January 27, 2012, 1:41 am
QUOTE(cpc_cs @ Jan 27 2012, 01:33 AM)
Users of Turkbey + Thunderbolt - I have one question (I am on Turkbey 31):
Before flashing thunderbolt - i removed (with backup in another folder) all the scripts in init.d folder (read it is advisable to do so in the last version of the thread). Question is do I have to put back some of these scripts - as I notice that some of these may not interfere with thunderbolt (to my very limited knowledge).
Any guidance will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
I remove them all on 29.5 and 30.3. I also just flash 31 and had also remove it all.
This post has been edited by antt00: Jan 27 2012, 01:41 AM
Small question, I have a nokia micro usb charger, is it okay to use that to charge my S2 or should I just use the provided Samsung Charger,
yes can the phone has a limit to regulate it
QUOTE(nicregi @ Jan 27 2012, 01:26 AM)
Walau eh 100% really bright le =.="
I am also with CheckROM v5 with Tiger's ICS theme. Not bad la. What can we expect more right?
Maybe the selection of female as male are usually more 'soft' towards girls ma. So....you get my point
how I wish the ICS theme v1.8 works with this ICS theme from Siberian Tiger >.<
wahliao 100% in dark room can spoil eyes ad la, so bright @@ i heard you all praise v5 so nice kah? small question, v5 is still gb right? sry cny mood no time catch up tered xD
This post has been edited by destEX: Jan 27 2012, 01:53 AM
I am also with CheckROM v5 with Tiger's ICS theme. Not bad la. What can we expect more right?
Maybe the selection of female as male are usually more 'soft' towards girls ma. So....you get my point
how I wish the ICS theme v1.8 works with this ICS theme from Siberian Tiger >.<
QUOTE(destEX @ Jan 27 2012, 01:51 AM)
yes can the phone as a limit to regulate it wahliao 100% in dark room can spoil eyes ad la, so bright @@ i heard you all praise v5 so nice kah? small question, v5 is still gb right? sry cny mood no time catch up tered xD
well the 100% brightness is to offset the side effects of usin matt screen protector
Check with betterbatterystats if any is still running.
Added on January 27, 2012, 1:41 am I remove them all on 29.5 and 30.3. I also just flash 31 and had also remove it all.
Thanks for the quick reply. I am new to linux and android (used to work in unix long long time ago).
The turkbey scripts like 01sysctl or 07fix.sh does not appear to affect thunderbolt. While scripts like 05module, tr10ramscript or turkbeytweak may have an effect. Do you have knowledge of what these scripts will do or have you experimented with these? Trying to learn.
And one more noob question - in turkbey - we have the facility to record calls - where are these recordings stored? Thanks.
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QUOTE(destEX @ Jan 27 2012, 01:51 AM)
yes can the phone has a limit to regulate it wahliao 100% in dark room can spoil eyes ad la, so bright @@ i heard you all praise v5 so nice kah? small question, v5 is still gb right? sry cny mood no time catch up tered xD
v5 not bad la. Yes GB still but now Siberian Tiger just release his's new ICS theme. Not as good as ICS theme v1.8 but hey, better than nothing.
QUOTE(FallenOut @ Jan 27 2012, 01:53 AM)
well the 100% brightness is to offset the side effects of usin matt screen protector
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QUOTE(hao2my @ Jan 27 2012, 01:09 AM)
Small question, I have a nokia micro usb charger, is it okay to use that to charge my S2 or should I just use the provided Samsung Charger,
No problem, to tell you the truth, I use in reverse I use my Samsung Charger to charge my nokia... But sometimes, I use Nokia Charger to charge my S2... Both also can, although sometimes, I prefer to use my Nokia Charger, the output current is way higher than Samsung.. Just my opinion..
No problem, to tell you the truth, I use in reverse I use my Samsung Charger to charge my nokia... But sometimes, I use Nokia Charger to charge my S2... Both also can, although sometimes, I prefer to use my Nokia Charger, the output current is way higher than Samsung.. Just my opinion..
Umm... question. If the output current higher then the device charge faster eh?
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Guys guys, ask you something. I lost my IMEI last 2 weeks ago and after some experiment, got IMEI back or some sort. Today ichy hand check and realized that my phone IMEI on phone setting is different from the IMEI printed behind the phone.
To restore back the original IMEI, I could only do so by going back to Samsung Service Centre right?
I know this has no harm but I am just curious.
Added on January 27, 2012, 2:25 am
QUOTE(Besanth @ Jan 27 2012, 02:24 AM)
What if we use different kernel? Any chance we can increase it?
Some kernel has higher charging such as NEAK has higher than Siyah if I am not mistaken.
This post has been edited by nicregi: Jan 27 2012, 02:25 AM
Guys guys, ask you something. I lost my IMEI last 2 weeks ago and after some experiment, got IMEI back or some sort. Today ichy hand check and realized that my phone IMEI on phone setting is different from the IMEI printed behind the phone.
To restore back the original IMEI, I could only do so by going back to Samsung Service Centre right?
I know this has no harm but I am just curious.
Added on January 27, 2012, 2:25 am
Some kernel has higher charging such as NEAK has higher than Siyah if I am not mistaken.
wah.. restore different imei can you claim warranty since imei is different already?
Guys guys, ask you something. I lost my IMEI last 2 weeks ago and after some experiment, got IMEI back or some sort. Today ichy hand check and realized that my phone IMEI on phone setting is different from the IMEI printed behind the phone.
To restore back the original IMEI, I could only do so by going back to Samsung Service Centre right?
I know this has no harm but I am just curious.
Added on January 27, 2012, 2:25 am
Some kernel has higher charging such as NEAK has higher than Siyah if I am not mistaken.
Wow, S2 sure does have a lot of thing to do with. I'm using Galaxy W and custom ROM also not yet release
Guys guys, ask you something. I lost my IMEI last 2 weeks ago and after some experiment, got IMEI back or some sort. Today ichy hand check and realized that my phone IMEI on phone setting is different from the IMEI printed behind the phone.
To restore back the original IMEI, I could only do so by going back to Samsung Service Centre right?
I know this has no harm but I am just curious.
Added on January 27, 2012, 2:25 am
Some kernel has higher charging such as NEAK has higher than Siyah if I am not mistaken.
lemme guess? you used someone else's efs to restore? imei is like id only one device has a specific number, so right now ur phone's more or less having a fake IC. do you have your own efs backuped? as far as i know la, if go back SC you might get a new IMEI
also like shizuru said its hard coz most fake or stolen phones also have missmatch imei on sticker and phone. if i were you i would delete that efs folder and make sure i hand in to SC a phone without IMEI
This post has been edited by destEX: Jan 27 2012, 02:31 AM
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QUOTE(Shizuru @ Jan 27 2012, 02:26 AM)
wah.. restore different imei can you claim warranty since imei is different already?
Can kua cos the IMEI behind the phone is correct one (check with sms). Just that when you type *#06# comes out something else.
This is also the problem with Viber as Viber detect two different IMEI which causes the app to shut down. I think...
Shizuru, I really thinking if I wanna flash HyperDroid again and give chance. What do you think?
Added on January 27, 2012, 2:34 am
QUOTE(destEX @ Jan 27 2012, 02:28 AM)
lemme guess? you used someone else's efs to restore? imei is like id only one device has a specific number, so right now ur phone's more or less having a fake IC. do you have your own efs backuped? as far as i know la, if go back SC you might get a new IMEI
also like shizuru said its hard coz most fake or stolen phones also have missmatch imei on sticker and phone. if i were you i would delete that efs folder and make sure i hand in to SC a phone without IMEI
No wor...use the same efs folder on my phone. I think the culprit is because the efs files were corrupted and ktool can't read it. Did some magic over and managed to get the efs files 'working' back but I think during the process, something went south and the number change. Hmm~
This post has been edited by nicregi: Jan 27 2012, 02:34 AM
Can kua cos the IMEI behind the phone is correct one (check with sms). Just that when you type *#06# comes out something else.
This is also the problem with Viber as Viber detect two different IMEI which causes the app to shut down. I think...
Shizuru, I really thinking if I wanna flash HyperDroid again and give chance. What do you think?
I'm not using thunderbolt so I'm ok on HyperDroid for now. waiting for my phone to charge then gonna flash Siyah. If can resolve the prob with my data connection I'm staying. should give it a chance if you wanna. Can always ask pikachu to help you with the script
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QUOTE(Shizuru @ Jan 27 2012, 02:39 AM)
I'm not using thunderbolt so I'm ok on HyperDroid for now. waiting for my phone to charge then gonna flash Siyah. If can resolve the prob with my data connection I'm staying. should give it a chance if you wanna. Can always ask pikachu to help you with the script
Doing a full TB backup now. Then CWM backup. Wipe and flash HyperDroid. Devoted to try it for 1 day and see if that is OKAY.
If not, reflash back CheckROM v5
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This post has been edited by nicregi: Jan 27 2012, 02:57 AM
I have had this experience all way long and I did a research - Data overrides phone call/sms in 2G/Edge network.
I have been looking solution on this and trying to believe it is not a technology limitation issue. I am still trying and it doesn't change a thing.
Perhaps you can enlighten
Cheers
I don't think you can change it, its just how edge works, we just gotta live with it
Added on January 27, 2012, 7:56 am
QUOTE(Positron @ Jan 27 2012, 01:58 AM)
No problem, to tell you the truth, I use in reverse I use my Samsung Charger to charge my nokia... But sometimes, I use Nokia Charger to charge my S2... Both also can, although sometimes, I prefer to use my Nokia Charger, the output current is way higher than Samsung.. Just my opinion..
The sgs2 limits the voltage to max 650ma, so even if ur Nokia charger output 800ma, the phone will still charge at 650ma and less
This post has been edited by TheLaptopDudeGuy: Jan 27 2012, 07:59 AM
Guys guys, ask you something. I lost my IMEI last 2 weeks ago and after some experiment, got IMEI back or some sort. Today ichy hand check and realized that my phone IMEI on phone setting is different from the IMEI printed behind the phone.
To restore back the original IMEI, I could only do so by going back to Samsung Service Centre right?
I know this has no harm but I am just curious.
Added on January 27, 2012, 2:25 am
Some kernel has higher charging such as NEAK has higher than Siyah if I am not mistaken.
Bro nicregi,if you don't mind me asking,what kinda experiments were you doing? ROM changing of some sort?
Users of Turkbey + Thunderbolt - I have one question (I am on Turkbey 31):
Before flashing thunderbolt - i removed (with backup in another folder) all the scripts in init.d folder (read it is advisable to do so in the last version of the thread). Question is do I have to put back some of these scripts - as I notice that some of these may not interfere with thunderbolt (to my very limited knowledge).
Any guidance will be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Just upload them here, I'll take a look at them
QUOTE(Shizuru @ Jan 27 2012, 02:39 AM)
I'm not using thunderbolt so I'm ok on HyperDroid for now. waiting for my phone to charge then gonna flash Siyah. If can resolve the prob with my data connection I'm staying. should give it a chance if you wanna. Can always ask pikachu to help you with the script
Just upload them here, I'll take a look at them Why not using ThunderBolt! ? >.<
Cuz hyperdroid having some problems with thunderbolt
Added on January 27, 2012, 9:15 am
QUOTE(Shizuru @ Jan 27 2012, 09:00 AM)
cause everytime I want to install it, went to your thread and go
Its actually pretty simple, just mount sdcard,system and data in CWM, then go install the thunderbolt zip file, then use script manager to set up the other scripts,reboot then done
This post has been edited by TheLaptopDudeGuy: Jan 27 2012, 09:15 AM
The kernel your using support init.d? How you making the script?
yes, the kernel is support init.d as Im flashed thunderbolt as well. I take one script file from thunderbolt, edit according what you post above and save. put it in the path that you mentioned and set permission....
cause everytime I want to install it, went to your thread and go
Let me know where you are stuck with
QUOTE(TheLaptopDudeGuy @ Jan 27 2012, 09:13 AM)
Cuz hyperdroid having some problems with thunderbolt
Added on January 27, 2012, 9:15 am Its actually pretty simple, just mount sdcard,system and data in CWM, then go install the thunderbolt zip file, then use script manager to set up the other scripts,reboot then done
It's quite easy to grasp once you get the hang of it.
I'm still looking for a good modem, I'm quite bored of flashing new ROMS.
Just using 2.3.6 official ROM, I did flash the kernel to speedmod though as I find that the minimum brightness on speedmod is lower than the stock.
I prefer it dimmer as its less harsh on the eyes.
I'll wait until there's a stable ICS build before i go ahead and flash again. I need this phone as a daily user. haha..
Added on January 27, 2012, 9:39 amAlso, i moved away from launcherpro and went ahead to golauncher, mainly because of better updates. Not because of themes.
This post has been edited by MYstombox: Jan 27 2012, 09:39 AM
yes, the kernel is support init.d as Im flashed thunderbolt as well. I take one script file from thunderbolt, edit according what you post above and save. put it in the path that you mentioned and set permission....
What program u use to edit? Careful with unnecessary spaces in the script.
Thanks for the quick reply. I am new to linux and android (used to work in unix long long time ago).
The turkbey scripts like 01sysctl or 07fix.sh does not appear to affect thunderbolt. While scripts like 05module, tr10ramscript or turkbeytweak may have an effect. Do you have knowledge of what these scripts will do or have you experimented with these? Trying to learn.
And one more noob question - in turkbey - we have the facility to record calls - where are these recordings stored? Thanks.
Didn't really look into it as the other scripts are quite minor. Recording is in /sdcard/sounds.
the siberian tiger theme gives u jkay functionality (like the quick setting bar mod) for LA2? Oish tempting, since you all post LA2 like damn imba like that
Just want to ask does your S2 battery drain very fast? I was like charging everyday, like 3 times a day Even if i didn;t use the phone when I sleep, the next day i open it, it left 20% Man it is drop from 89% to 20%!!!
Only use whatsapp. No gaming and less website surfing and call unless necessary.
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How to fastforward a 4Gb and above mkv blueray format video on S2?? I think it's the hardware limitation right?? Even on Galaxy Note, it's still impossible to fastforward...
Actually I forgot the player which can be downloaded from the market, does anybody know the player? It's the only player that I"ve tried and fastforwarding a 4Gb and above movie works...
I would appreciate if you could tell me.. Many many thanks..
Added on January 27, 2012, 10:02 am
QUOTE(Nixdorf @ Jan 27 2012, 10:00 AM)
Hi to all expert,
Just want to ask does your S2 battery drain very fast? I was like charging everyday, like 3 times a day Even if i didn;t use the phone when I sleep, the next day i open it, it left 20% Man it is drop from 89% to 20%!!!
Only use whatsapp. No gaming and less website surfing and call unless necessary.
Thanks in advance.
Oh no that is terrible, If I left my phone fully charged, the next morning when I wake up it's only 99%
This post has been edited by Positron: Jan 27 2012, 10:02 AM
Just want to ask does your S2 battery drain very fast? I was like charging everyday, like 3 times a day Even if i didn;t use the phone when I sleep, the next day i open it, it left 20% Man it is drop from 89% to 20%!!!
Only use whatsapp. No gaming and less website surfing and call unless necessary.
Thanks in advance.
any ahem apps installed? do you leave wifi/3g on the whole time?
Just want to ask does your S2 battery drain very fast? I was like charging everyday, like 3 times a day Even if i didn;t use the phone when I sleep, the next day i open it, it left 20% Man it is drop from 89% to 20%!!!
Only use whatsapp. No gaming and less website surfing and call unless necessary.
Thanks in advance.
Read page 1 post #3 Q16-16d to understand how to manage your battery life better
Nixdorf, check your battery usage. See what apps causing it.
Also list down things like ROM Kernel Modem this may help us better identify the problem.
Model: GT-I9100G ROM: not sure how to check Kernel: 2.6.35.7 Modem : not sure how to check
QUOTE(reijikageyama @ Jan 27 2012, 10:03 AM)
any ahem apps installed? do you leave wifi/3g on the whole time?
I worry those apps will sucks my battery so whenever I didn't use it I kill it. Like facebook and web browser apps.
QUOTE(MYstombox @ Jan 27 2012, 10:05 AM)
what "ahem" apps?
Even with wifi and 3G on all the time, it shouldn't drop 69% overnight.
I seldom turn on 3G and only use Wifi. If I turn on 3G the battery will end even fast!. I leave my Wifi turn on and overnight it. You know when I fully charge at 10am, around 3pm I have to charge again I'm wondering how a business man going to use this phone to make call if the battery end that fast!
Just want to ask does your S2 battery drain very fast? I was like charging everyday, like 3 times a day Even if i didn;t use the phone when I sleep, the next day i open it, it left 20% Man it is drop from 89% to 20%!!!
Only use whatsapp. No gaming and less website surfing and call unless necessary.
Thanks in advance.
That is not normal. As Uncle Benny advised, check out Page 1 for battery management.
I'm using Custom Criskelo ROM and running SPB Shell 3D launcher. If I off my 3G, overnight it will drain only 1-2%.
With 3G on, it will drain 4-5% max. I have 3 Facebook apps running, weather widget, News update widget, Flickr photos widget etc from SPB Shell 3D all running in the background.
Your 69% is NOT normal.
If all else fails, reflash a new Stock ROM. Wipe everything and start from scratch. Slowly add back the apps and troubleshoot which is the culprit...or maybe your battery spoilt already
Edit: Mine in the original S2 (non-G) version
This post has been edited by erymanthus: Jan 27 2012, 10:18 AM
Just want to ask does your S2 battery drain very fast? I was like charging everyday, like 3 times a day Even if i didn;t use the phone when I sleep, the next day i open it, it left 20% Man it is drop from 89% to 20%!!!
Only use whatsapp. No gaming and less website surfing and call unless necessary.
Thanks in advance.
Go download betterbatterystats from xda(Google it) and open it, change the two tabs to since charged and partial wake locks, take screenshot, post here, we will try to see what app causing ur battery drain
guys, any version of Siyah Kernel is recommended i know got changelog but im always skeptical about the latest kernel....
i wanna try thunderbolt too...so should i use thunderbolt first or use flash kernel first or the whole thing have to re done for thunderbolt after flashing a new rom?
This post has been edited by sebastianX11: Jan 27 2012, 11:32 AM
But the modem can be found Setting -> about phone -> baseband version
ROM Setting -> about phone -> Build number / android version
Kernel version, besides any numbers do you see anything else?
Is everything stock? If so, then need to seek help from other 9100G users.
Added on January 27, 2012, 10:15 amBtw, have you tried rebooting your phone?
Thanks.
Modem: I9100GDZKJ2
ROM: Build Number: GINGERBREAD.DZKJ2 Android Version 2.3.6
QUOTE(reijikageyama @ Jan 27 2012, 10:32 AM)
ahem apps = pirated apps probably due to his frequent usage of app killers too?
Nope I din use pirated except GPS but seldom run it. Other than that are all from Android Market.
Hrm...it seems like I'm the only one who having this issue. Everyone using non-G and I'm using G version. Damn! G version always have more problem! Sooooo regret for my 1st Samung phone
guys, any version of Siyah Kernel is recommended i know got changelog but im always skeptical about the latest kernel....
i wanna try thunderbolt too...so should i use thunderbolt first or use flash kernel first or the whole thing have to re done for thunderbolt after flashing a new rom?
Whichever way should be fine. Since you're gonna flash a kernal, do that first, then thunderbolt (follow instructions)
After u flash a kernal or whatever in the future, follow pikachu's xda thread (think 2nd post, or further down in first post) which tells you to go to particular folders to see if certain files there, or run something in terminal emulator, do determine if tb is there
I'm on the latest version. I thought my screen is big that's why sucks lots of battery but the problem is this is AMOLED, should be saving more energy isn;t it and I din't scale up my brightness. Everyday fully charge, the next day I wake up sure left 30%..... everyday is charging phone man. Damn I wanna go Samsung there diao them haha
Whichever way should be fine. Since you're gonna flash a kernal, do that first, then thunderbolt (follow instructions)
After u flash a kernal or whatever in the future, follow pikachu's xda thread (think 2nd post, or further down in first post) which tells you to go to particular folders to see if certain files there, or run something in terminal emulator, do determine if tb is there
thanks! u saved me sometime as i was gonna do Thunderbolt first....
I'm on the latest version. I thought my screen is big that's why sucks lots of battery but the problem is this is AMOLED, should be saving more energy isn;t it and I din't scale up my brightness. Everyday fully charge, the next day I wake up sure left 30%..... everyday is charging phone man. Damn I wanna go Samsung there diao them haha
Doesn't sound normal if you lose 30% while sleeping. Even on stock and G version and everything, shouldn't drop that much if you manage properly.
You probably want to diagnose what exactly is causing the drop first, rather than going over to Samsung. As a start, fully charge, leave it, when drop 30% report back what your battery usage menu says, and proly download betterbatterystats from xda forum to see what's using so much juice
Added on January 27, 2012, 11:43 am
QUOTE(sebastianX11 @ Jan 27 2012, 11:40 AM)
thanks! u saved me sometime as i was gonna do Thunderbolt first....
Truth be told, flashing kernal and thunderbolt are nice quick procedures, unlike say, flashing new rom from wipe and restoring ur shizo from titanium and what nots
So just be careful and follow instructions properly, and all should go well in just a few mins
This post has been edited by ellimist: Jan 27 2012, 11:44 AM
I'm on the latest version. I thought my screen is big that's why sucks lots of battery but the problem is this is AMOLED, should be saving more energy isn;t it and I din't scale up my brightness. Everyday fully charge, the next day I wake up sure left 30%..... everyday is charging phone man. Damn I wanna go Samsung there diao them haha
Technically yes, AMOLED would be a lot more power efficient than S-LCD...
You lost 70% battery life overnight?
What was your phone doing overnight?
Wifi/3g on? Email/accounts auto sync? Too many active apps running? GPS on? Bluetooth?
Here got little problem... Every time reboot my phone, those apps in my menu will rearrange to it order, i have to rearrange back it into my way...(even inside a folder, it will still come out from the folder) any solution for tis?
Technically yes, AMOLED would be a lot more power efficient than S-LCD...
You lost 70% battery life overnight?
What was your phone doing overnight?
Wifi/3g on? Email/accounts auto sync? Too many active apps running? GPS on? Bluetooth?
Come post your screenshot.. as I can't believe it
Weird isn't it, I only turn on my WiFi and Whatsapp. No more others. If I turn off Wifi, it will from from 100% to 60%. I'm charging my phone everyday!!!! aduh..... I will downlaod the batterystate as recommend by other forumer here to have a look.
I'm on the latest version. I thought my screen is big that's why sucks lots of battery but the problem is this is AMOLED, should be saving more energy isn;t it and I din't scale up my brightness. Everyday fully charge, the next day I wake up sure left 30%..... everyday is charging phone man. Damn I wanna go Samsung there diao them haha
Alot of people have told u its not normal. Alot of people have ask u to download betterbatterystats and check for wakelocks. So please do so instead of keep complaining here.
Weird isn't it, I only turn on my WiFi and Whatsapp. No more others. If I turn off Wifi, it will from from 100% to 60%. I'm charging my phone everyday!!!! aduh..... I will downlaod the batterystate as recommend by other forumer here to have a look.
Holy crap, that is a lot of wakelocks, install BBS and use your phone normally for one day, than you will know what is causing your battery drain
What is wakelocks means?
QUOTE(FallenOut @ Jan 27 2012, 12:24 PM)
i never off my data all my apps sync every 15 minutes my brightness is at max gps on max drain of my battery overnight didnt pass 30% we need the battery better stats its free from xda
BBS thread should have info on what wakelocks are but simply saying, they are things that prevent your phone from entering deep sleep mode, hence draining battery.
What is wakelocks means? Thanks for the link, will do it now.
Hmm did you use maps and facebook alot?
As the rest have said, download the app and post it back. From drop down menus, select "partial wakelocks" / "since charged", and post screenshots here. Just the one (or two) screenshot showing the top juice suckers will do
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Yeah, there are tons of wakelocks.... At least must have a graph with a horizontal slope, tangent = 0, when the phone is asleep... When the phone is asleep, the graph still decreases.. Wow, that is pretty no good....... I always go to task manager and exit the apps, that way, before I sleep I do it, and when I wake up, the graph is horizontal, with no awake line shown...
Well if you have syncs and location services such as latitude running in the background, think it's normal to get wakes in the background with screen off.
I use BLN, think that contributes to kernal wakelocks But I do schedule it to disable past midnight
All the LMK Talon and others? and both screenstate_scalling?
LMK = low memory killer Talon = for Talon kernal
To quote pika's thread:
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The LMK addon strives to maintain an effective LowMemoryKiller so that you have a small degree of multitasking coupled with a huge performance boost and a phone that lasts for days without needing a reboot to "clear off the memory or something". Split the LMK downloads to two with "Talon" version used for TalonDev kernel and "Others" version used for kernels that are not TalonDev. TalonMTD is not TalonDev btw, and "Others" version should be used instead. The higher the LMK value, the less multitasking capability you get. You'll get more performance for it though.
Yes. For lmk use 80 others. Forget about talon as its not for our device.
ok, for the second step 2. Mount /data, /system and /sdcard in CWM (IMPORTANT!) (When mounted, it will show "unmount /system" for example. This means that an unmounted partition will show a "mount /system" for the /system partition)
ok, for the second step 2. Mount /data, /system and /sdcard in CWM (IMPORTANT!) (When mounted, it will show "unmount /system" for example. This means that an unmounted partition will show a "mount /system" for the /system partition)
ok, for the second step 2. Mount /data, /system and /sdcard in CWM (IMPORTANT!) (When mounted, it will show "unmount /system" for example. This means that an unmounted partition will show a "mount /system" for the /system partition)
ok, for the second step 2. Mount /data, /system and /sdcard in CWM (IMPORTANT!) (When mounted, it will show "unmount /system" for example. This means that an unmounted partition will show a "mount /system" for the /system partition)
Maps is draining ur battery. Make sure u sign out of latitude, latitude drains battery like crazy
I have latitude perpetually on, but doubt I drain as much as what he says he was draining. I know they apparently improved batt life on 6.1.0 onwards. Wanted to see what version he's using.
But yea, network location wise draining a truck load for him
@nicregi : I see what you mean by the CWM having more intuitive interface, nice. Especially useful when flashing loadsa addons from thunderbolt
I have latitude perpetually on, but doubt I drain as much as what he says he was draining. I know they apparently improved batt life on 6.1.0 onwards. Wanted to see what version he's using.
But yea, network location wise draining a truck load for him
@nicregi : I see what you mean by the CWM having more intuitive interface, nice. Especially useful when flashing loadsa addons from thunderbolt
U on latitude but no battery drain? First time i ever heard, most users here that complain battery drain thats caused by latitude, once off latitude, no more batt drain. Why do u on it anyways?
Added on January 27, 2012, 1:09 pm
QUOTE(Shizuru @ Jan 27 2012, 01:08 PM)
Erk.. my notification bar gone after flash the script
Da fuq?
This post has been edited by TheLaptopDudeGuy: Jan 27 2012, 01:09 PM
Erk.. my notification bar gone after flash the script
Har? Which files you flashed o.O
QUOTE(TheLaptopDudeGuy @ Jan 27 2012, 01:09 PM)
U on latitude but no battery drain? First time i ever heard, most users here that complain battery drain thats caused by latitude, once off latitude, no more batt drain. Why do u on it anyways?
Added on January 27, 2012, 1:09 pm Da fuq?
Eh no la, of course got drain. Was saying just not as much as he said one
Edit : Erm y ah. Cool ma, can see ppl all on maps. Nice feature
This post has been edited by ellimist: Jan 27 2012, 01:11 PM
I have latitude perpetually on, but doubt I drain as much as what he says he was draining. I know they apparently improved batt life on 6.1.0 onwards. Wanted to see what version he's using.
But yea, network location wise draining a truck load for him
@nicregi : I see what you mean by the CWM having more intuitive interface, nice. Especially useful when flashing loadsa addons from thunderbolt
Added on January 27, 2012, 1:07 pm
Either :
1. Sign out of latitude as suggested 2. Upload your google maps, let it run a while with latitude, and report back if got improvement
Ah I never know I have that latitude turn on . Ok I have off it now and see if any improvement. Thanks for your advice!
Ah didn't know this, luckily mine ok. Before flashing any more addons I better check
Added on January 27, 2012, 1:13 pm
Must sign out of latitude under the latitude menu baru off one. You exit maps with it signed in I think it still updates and all
hahah no wonder!! so meaning that each time if i use google map the latitude will automatically turns on? I have to off it manually once i done using the map? damn I still wondering what was actually running in background. lol
TB or root explorer when u buka system file, ontop got say how much is free
Added on January 27, 2012, 1:19 pm
QUOTE(Nixdorf @ Jan 27 2012, 01:17 PM)
hahah no wonder!! so meaning that each time if i use google map the latitude will automatically turns on? I have to off it manually once i done using the map? damn I still wondering what was actually running in background. lol
Oh no la, only if you click sign in to latitude previously and didn't sign out of latitude
Actually, when u buka maps, as long ur blue arrow no gambar/avatar ontop, you're fine =)
When got it shows you're signed into latitude
This post has been edited by ellimist: Jan 27 2012, 01:19 PM
Pikachu, sorry for another question but Its alright to flash 5 CWM files together than only reboot right?
and for the graphics prop addon, bin files addon, libsqlite addons, screenstate scaling addons, do I need to activate them in script manager? If so, how?
6. Open up Script Manager and launch /sdcard/bolt_scripts/remount[device] (e.g. remounti9000) as Root (The skull icon) and as Boot (The wheel icon).
its quite easy, first download script manager, than just go to /sdcard/bolt_scripts/remout[device] and click on it, you will see the root and boot icon, just click on it to active it
Pikachu, sorry for another question but Its alright to flash 5 CWM files together than only reboot right?
and for the graphics prop addon, bin files addon, libsqlite addons, screenstate scaling addons, do I need to activate them in script manager? If so, how?
Yeah it's ok to flash all files then reboot.
Nope, only the remount and sqlite_optimize requires Script Manager
QUOTE(Shizuru @ Jan 27 2012, 01:23 PM)
Ok, now.. don't quite understand step 6
6. Open up Script Manager and launch /sdcard/bolt_scripts/remount[device] (e.g. remounti9000) as Root (The skull icon) and as Boot (The wheel icon).
You'll need the Script Manager app. Use it to activate the remount script for boot/root and sqlite_optimize (for root).
so, I copy paste to sd card first then root and boot save?
1.Copy over bolt_scripts folder to internal sd 2.Open Script manager 3.Run the 2 things in his instructions (one with root/boot, one just with root)
The remount thing quite laju one. The other one takes a while, you'll see alot of errors which is normal per his thread. Let it run habis (ontop of the screen will have the status "running" When habis the top left button will change to "close" from "kill"
This post has been edited by ellimist: Jan 27 2012, 01:37 PM
1.Copy over bolt_scripts folder to internal sd 2.Open Script manager 3.Run the 2 things in his instructions (one with root/boot, one just with root)
The remount thing quite laju one. The other one takes a while, you'll see alot of errors which is normal per his thread. Let it run habis (ontop of the screen will have the status "running" When habis the top left button will change to "close" from "kill"
sqlite_optimize script will produce errors like "malformed database" or "unknown collation sequence". It's normal, it means that these databases are not sqlite compatible, hence erroring out (skipped).
Actually in your screenshot can see his instructions there which say ignore those as well
This post has been edited by ellimist: Jan 27 2012, 01:47 PM
Before this there were a mod for screen rotation, wanted to be like iphonish where the screen rotate one by one in 360. Plus in Kitchen it were uploaded there but now when i check it is no longer there.
I would like to ask, what was that mod name? I want to remove it as i found instability on my device.
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People usually use famous roms and checkrom is one of those. That's the way it is. I bet there are still alot of litening users.
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