Passworded su is a good compromise IMHO. Not bulletproof security but better than nothing. Remember the iPhone JB SSH fiasco?

What I just realized is that EVERY root attempt is captured by SuperSU and permission needs to be granted, which is also good (unless, in your infinite wisdom, you decide to automatically grant access to all requests). Even when invoking SU in terminal.

What is NOT good though, it only asks the first time lol. Oh well.

It'll be better to be able to FORCE having to grant permission on a per-app basis though (which currently can be bypassed simply by unticking the "ask me next time" box).

Sigh. With all this, sometimes I think it's better to just run an effing firewall on our phones.

Well, enough of that. It's just a phone after all lol.

@mscw88: Try "button saviour" from the market. It should work.

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Aug 1 2012, 12:28 AM

I have an annoying issue with my mic enabled headphones. Sometimes answering by clicking the HP button (the only one that works - damn made for iphone IEM) will answer the call but I CANNOT hear the other party. Pulling the headphones out and plugging it in again solves the problem.

Anybody else have this?

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Aug 1 2012, 12:33 AM

Well. For me from stock --> Wanam was relatively painless. Both on my S2 AND my S3. And it was from GB to ICS even in the case of my S2, and data remained (largely) intact nontheless.

You must understand, non-AOKP/AOSP/MIUI based "custom" ROMs are simply deodexed versions of Sammy stock firmware with stuff added in or removed. It's nothing different then stock ROMs debloated with Titanium and with your "mods" added in.

So, if a KIES update doesn't wipe your data, why would a "custom" ROM do that? Unless it's not "really" Sammy based, that is.

And conversely, if KIES updates can screw up your phones, so can "custom" ROMs.

Personally, I run deodexed because it's easier to theme, while mantaining full "factory stock" functionality (MHL mirroring and Sammy Camera, to name a few). Main reason why I've never been so eager to go AOSP/AOKP.

Odexed roms run faster/use less battery however, IINM.

@gbx: Did you wipe market data?

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Aug 1 2012, 02:17 AM

Wait. I just realized the S3 can power (and access!) MOST 2.5 inch external HDDs...

ON... IT'S... OWN...

Samsung, what monster have you created? I very sked with this phone now.

Skip my previous "only 1.8 inch HDDs work with S3 OTG" assumption. Though 1.8 inch disks are imminently more portable.

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Aug 1 2012, 02:24 AM

Personally I'm rocking BS player. Does well enough for the things I need it to play, supports everything sans DTS so that's fine for me. Tried MX before, but a bit laggy on the S2. Not sure about the S3.

Like, I web stream most of my media anyway lol.

Plus IMHO watching 1080 mkv blue ray rips on a phone that has a) a 720 screen and b) a screen with black crush issues anyway c) only 16GB + 32GB storage (my device lar), is overkill - but to each their own.

I still remember the days I struggled to play 480p avi on my Axim though lol. How things have changed.

@Zhao: Must be your hdd needs more power. Mine works ok so far.

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Aug 1 2012, 03:24 AM

Allshare? One of these days I need to setup allshare play on my home lappy.

The best streaming app I have ever used is Air Video on the iOS. Truely zero config. Just point at folder you want streamed and wallah. Hope Allshare offers a similar zero fuss experience - after me experimenting so much on my S2 with Emit and Plex, both of which isn't as zero conf.

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Aug 1 2012, 03:42 AM

I'm definitely waiting for Sammy's releases. Not flash-itchy enough to run around with a sub-stable ROM on a daily driver.

Don't tempt me...

Wow dice. Great move.

Welcome to the ISC Blue Neo Hybrid club bro. RM75 is a GREAT price to get locally (mine around that price asso, but shipped from Korea).

It's a wonderful case, except for the oversensitive buttons that you have to modify... Enjoice!

And I didn't know Sygic can't be used? I'm running it fine over here for times when I can't get any data. Of course, my primary nav app is Google Nav though.

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Aug 2 2012, 01:47 AM

Bought from ebay lol.

That's Flyme OS, a heavily customized (not just skinned) version of Android. Might be hard to replicate the clock even WITH rooting, widget should be easy peasy though.

The JB notti tray kinda looks like that though.

Turn the TPU part over, see the inside of each button got rubber sticking in. Cut/level away the rubber with a sharp cutter blade/level nail clipper. Settle.

Good luck.

Darn. Now gotta wait for someone to invert that one.

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Aug 2 2012, 08:32 AM

Gorilla glass 2 = 8H. Sand = 9H.

No, I do not have faith in modern tech considering that sand (and sand based dust particles) is EVERYWHERE (not just at the beach mind you).

Plus personally I cannot stand glossy screens. I use my phone everywhere including outside in the sun while walking, and I can use all the glare reduction I can find lol.

Plus I have oily fingers, a fact the Nano Clear I'm using right now constantly reminds me of. Can't wait to go back KL and test out my new Phone Devil Matte SPs.

But as usual, YMMV.

Haish. Nothing much new to do besides waiting for official JB. Wanam is so damn stable I now lazy to try anything else. Let's see if Sammy can deliver on the August JB release rumour.

@Silrave: Lemme guess, Unifi router? Anyways, last time S2 asso I usually have this issue. Just change the "channel" on the router to something else besides "auto". I have zero problems with my router since (except when the stupid TM blackbox router/splitter fries itself every now and then and I need to restart the whole frigging thing).

If that fails, ONLY then it's an issue with your ROM or Kernel.

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Aug 3 2012, 01:57 AM

There's ALREADY snote built in lar. Not the full premium suite from the note though (which CAN be installed from the net if you want anyway), but for doodling and annotations it's okay.

We're running Android lol, as long as the app doesn't require some weird hardware we don't have, we can run it easy.

I'm even using the Gallery app from the Xperia S right now (which is AWESOME BTW).

Mind, our screen is NOT as "sensitive" as the GNote + s-pen combo because we don't have the Wacom active digitizer layer on the screen. Even with a "good" stylus (I'm using the Adonit Jot), drawing lines still lag a very little bit.

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Aug 3 2012, 02:03 AM

Xperia S Gallery = get app from the Internet, install, enjoice.

Snote (well, actually it's called S Memo over here):



You can get the full snote app from the net asso.

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Aug 3 2012, 02:22 AM

Got bored. Saw Androidcentral online shop having sale. Snagged the Incipio Faxion in black for a reasonably good price.



Now have to wait for the ultra slow (but very cheap) USPS First Class shipment. Ah, nothing like a game of Shopping Russian Roulette at 3am.

Give it 2 weeks to arrive lol. After that I can do comparo, this VS my (lightly modded) Neo Hybrid. May the best TPU hybrid case win.

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Aug 3 2012, 03:43 AM

Open your battery cover. See those metal dots somewhere besides the battery? Those are contacts for the "official" Samsung wireless charging system - Samsung already has that option built into the S3.

We just need to wait for the system (including a modified back cover + a inductive power receiver) to be released sometime in September.

Rumours has it that you don't even need to put the device on a "pad" or "charging surface" of any sort for the official wireless charger, just put it anywhere near the charge station is enough.

It would be really cutting edge if this was true.

I mean, "wireless" charging isn't new. The Palm Pre already had it all those years ago with the Touchstone. But, you still need to put the Pre ON the Touchstone for it to charge.

But supposedly, the Samsung system is an inductive "resonance" charger (in comparison, the Zens system posted above is just a "normal" inductive wireless charger).

Imagine walking into a room and sitting near the charging station on your desk and poof, your device is automatically charging - with no wires or pesky pads needed.

Sure, all the transmitted power is bound to cook your cells and give you brain cancer or something but hey, it's still cool right?

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Aug 3 2012, 09:13 AM

Just realized there's actually A LOT of stuff at Shopandroid for a reputable online retailer that readily ships to Malaysia.

Prices are not bad too, especially with First Class USPS shipping (aka Pray-that-it-arrives Class - though I haven't had any lost parcels from USPS yet so far, First Class or otherwise).

Ummm. More shops to retail therapy from. Ummmmmmm...

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Aug 3 2012, 09:43 AM

Already bought earlier this morning (like, check one page back). Linkies are nice though, I forgot to post em.

But really, Shopandroid is a great place it looks like. Bookmarked.

I have the NeoHy. It has it's own set of issues (and the TPU back - while not as fingerprint magnet-y - is quite slippery itself).. Let's see if the Fax is any better. Worse comes to the worse, I'll have a backup case lol.

Besides, Shopandroid has a 60-day, no questions asked money back guarantee. Don't like it? Send it back lar.

Sure beats eBay, or even buying locally as far as accessories are concerned.

This post has been edited by Eiraku: Aug 3 2012, 03:02 PM