Samsung Galaxy S II

mufcboy1999 · 04-09-2011 12:08AM

is it safe to say this is the best android infact smartphone on the market right now?

im putting some serious taught into buying this phone in the next few days over an iphone but iv read a few reviews in where people were complaining about over heating and battery problems is this true?

AlmightyCushion · 04-09-2011 12:14AM

mufcboy1999 wrote: »

is it safe to say this is the best android infact smartphone on the market right now?

im putting some serious taught into buying this phone in the next few days over an iphone but iv read a few reviews in where people were complaining about over heating and battery problems is this true?

I know a few people who have the s 2 and had no problems with it.

Macca3000 · 04-09-2011 12:31AM

mufcboy1999 wrote: »

is it safe to say this is the best android infact smartphone on the market right now?

im putting some serious taught into buying this phone in the next few days over an iphone but iv read a few reviews in where people were complaining about over heating and battery problems is this true?

I'll just throw in the HTC Sensation here. It's what I went with last June and I love it, no problems so far.

Two of my mates have the S2 and I have to say it's a very nice phone as well. Just depends whatever feels right for you.

I realise now this is no help to you whatsoever

04-09-2011 12:37AM

Currently it is regarded as the best Android phone but this will change soon.

The battery life is variable depending on what you do with it and how much you use it.

All round it is a great phone, it doesnt overheat anymore than a laptop does when you use up most of its resources.

NewApproach · 04-09-2011 09:35AM

I tried to upload a few videos via Kies Air earlier and it came up 'Network error'. Any ideas?

lewis · 04-09-2011 09:39AM

NewApproach wrote: »

I tried to upload a few videos via Kies Air earlier and it came up 'Network error'. Any ideas?

Kies is the error

amdaley28 · 04-09-2011 12:22PM

Drumpot wrote: »

What does this mean for people with existing Samsung Galaxy phones ? Will we have to stop using them ?

Yea otherwise the Apple police will come looking for you & you will be forced to use a mark 1 Iphone :P Don't worry about it.

Elessar wrote: »

Does anyone find the text input on the SGS2 incredibly poor, compared to, say, the iPhone?

I've had the SGS2 now for a few months but I am getting increasingly frustrated at it's poor input recognition and text prediction. Whether I'm typing a text, or searching something in google it's always making mistakes or not recognising the right letter I'm pressing. I never had this problem with the iPhone - it got it almost 100% correct, all the time. I've tried a few different keyboards from the market but they're all mostly the same. Currently using Swiftkey X and it's appalingly bad.

It's irritating me so much that I'm considering selling the SGS2 and getting something else, or the new iPhone when it's released. And I don't really want to, it's a superb device otherwise!

Go on admit,you really want a Iphone :P My partner had an Iphone & she switched to a S2 & says its much better with text.

jos28 wrote: »

Apologies if this in the wrong place. Could someone recommend the best way to store birthday reminders in the s2. In my older phones I entered them all manually using the calendar. Is there a better way ?

Some say Evernote is great.i use the calender myself & its fine.

mufcboy1999 wrote: »

is it safe to say this is the best android infact smartphone on the market right now?

im putting some serious taught into buying this phone in the next few days over an iphone but iv read a few reviews in where people were complaining about over heating and battery problems is this true?

I have no problem with my S2 on the stock firmware but then i don't have everything running at once.

donspeekinglesh · 04-09-2011 03:19PM

mufcboy1999 wrote: »

is it safe to say this is the best android infact smartphone on the market right now?

im putting some serious taught into buying this phone in the next few days over an iphone but iv read a few reviews in where people were complaining about over heating and battery problems is this true?

I normally get a day out of the battery. Only time it gets very warm is when I'm playing GT Free+ HD.

mufcboy1999 · 04-09-2011 03:20PM

i went in to a few phone shops today to price it up, interesting the girl in the shop swears by the htc sensation and says its a better phone with longer battery life

?

so its a straight toss up between the galaxy and sensation... anyone point out some useful things the samsung can do that the htc cant?

Kenny Logins · 04-09-2011 03:54PM

mufcboy1999 wrote: »

i went in to a few phone shops today to price it up, interesting the girl in the shop swears by the htc sensation and says its a better phone with longer battery life?

so its a straight toss up between the galaxy and sensation... anyone point out some useful things the samsung can do that the htc cant?

There's really not much in the difference, have a go of both and see which suits you best. Girl in the shop can't decide for you.

Galaxy SII has 16gigs (with some set aside for apps) already and you can add another 32 in the form of an SD card, HTC doesn't have quite so much and will run out of app space sooner. This is one thing that annoyed me with the Desire.

http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/htc-sensation-vs-samsung-galaxy-s2-961874?artc_pg=1

BopNiblets · 06-09-2011 04:42PM

Anyone know what this little orange icon beside one if my texts is?

Saaron · 06-09-2011 04:44PM

BopNiblets wrote: »

Anyone know what this little orange icon beside one if my texts is?

A draft?

Wait, I just checked and that doesn't seem to be right. Sorry!

Maybe it's an un-read message??

Jonathan · 06-09-2011 04:47PM

BopNiblets wrote: »

Anyone know what this little orange icon beside one if my texts is?

The contact is marked as away in Google talk.

BopNiblets · 06-09-2011 05:11PM

Jonathan wrote: »

The contact is marked as away in Google talk.

Ah yes, cheers. Forgot I was signed in.

x in the city · 06-09-2011 07:17PM

guys

the GS2 is it easy to unlock?

Zagato · 06-09-2011 07:59PM

x in the city wrote: »

guys

the GS2 is it easy to unlock?

It's a bit of a mixed bag, might be, but no guarantees. Have a look at jammer84 's posts going back about 5 pages.

It may be possible using one of the unlock apps available in the market, after you root the phone. (Rooting is easy enough). Jammer84 managed to unlock his(/hers?) but the first code he was given didn't work. It seems like carriers maybe getting wise to the methods of obtaining unlock codes and foiling these apps.

x in the city · 06-09-2011 09:02PM

oh, ding.

thought it would be easy...

x in the city · 06-09-2011 09:08PM

i am thinking of buying a gs2 that is locked.

it will be no used to me as I cant put in a sim card anyway ? can you root it via a pc and access the market that way.?

lafors · 06-09-2011 09:35PM

x in the city wrote: »

guys

the GS2 is it easy to unlock?

Zagato wrote: »

It's a bit of a mixed bag, might be, but no guarantees. Have a look at jammer84 's posts going back about 5 pages.

It may be possible using one of the unlock apps available in the market, after you root the phone. (Rooting is easy enough). Jammer84 managed to unlock his(/hers?) but the first code he was given didn't work. It seems like carriers maybe getting wise to the methods of obtaining unlock codes and foiling these apps.

Worked perfect for me, no issue and easy to do

Mine was a vodafone sgs2 and i'm using it on 3.

x in the city · 06-09-2011 09:56PM

yes but my three sim wont work on it, since its sim locked.

i could buy a uk o2 sim (i am in the uk) and use that sim to gain access to it and root it, and get the app for unlock key.?

marcbrophy · 06-09-2011 10:04PM

x in the city wrote: »

yes but my three sim wont work on it, since its sim locked.

i could buy a uk o2 sim (i am in the uk) and use that sim to gain access to it and root it, and get the app for unlock key.?

You don't need a sim in it to root it and get the app from the market.
You can just boot it up without a sim and then root it!

x in the city · 07-09-2011 12:36AM

marcbrophy wrote: »

You don't need a sim in it to root it and get the app from the market.
You can just boot it up without a sim and then root it!

wow

thats the fone sorted so. hehe

Cyrus · 07-09-2011 09:29AM

i havent heard of anyone struggling to unlock one yet? i unlocked mine too

with no sim

_Kaiser_ · 07-09-2011 10:08AM

I currently have a Desire HD myself and am due a upgrade in the next month (and switching networks - probably to eMobile as I can get the same package as I currently have with Meteor for €20 cheaper per month - plus I had serious billing/customer care issues with them too) and was looking at the S2 as it seems all-round to be a better phone than the DHD.

Is the S2 due be replaced though and if so is there any word on a successor that maybe I should hold out for?

Rooting the DHD first time was a bit of a hassle but got there in the end. Is the S2 as hard to do (I've only had HTC androids till now). Once rooted, what's the "best" ROM for it?

Is there anything I'd miss from my DHD? Looking at the specs I'm guessing not and I have a Win Phone 7 launcher on my DHD now (which actually is a lot more usable than the Sense UI I think - especially for someone with stubby fingers

Which brings me to my last question.. Is Android still the way to go in people's opinion, or is it time to look at the WP7 offerings?

Cheers!

evolutionqy7 · 07-09-2011 11:15AM

Kaiser2000 wrote: »

I currently have a Desire HD myself and am due a upgrade in the next month (and switching networks - probably to eMobile as I can get the same package as I currently have with Meteor for €20 cheaper per month - plus I had serious billing/customer care issues with them too) and was looking at the S2 as it seems all-round to be a better phone than the DHD.

Is the S2 due be replaced though and if so is there any word on a successor that maybe I should hold out for?

Rooting the DHD first time was a bit of a hassle but got there in the end. Is the S2 as hard to do (I've only had HTC androids till now). Once rooted, what's the "best" ROM for it?

Is there anything I'd miss from my DHD? Looking at the specs I'm guessing not and I have a Win Phone 7 launcher on my DHD now (which actually is a lot more usable than the Sense UI I think - especially for someone with stubby fingers

Which brings me to my last question.. Is Android still the way to go in people's opinion, or is it time to look at the WP7 offerings?

Cheers!

Rooting isn't that hard on S2. ROMs are under everyone's preference. I prefer MIUI

WP7 is really simple. If your looking to mess around with its system it might not be for ya.

But if ya are considering about WP7 new batch of phones will be coming in a few months so would be better of to wait.

NewApproach · 07-09-2011 02:28PM

How do you filter out text messages on the call log, without having to filter specifically missed calls/dialled numbers etc? Just so it displays all incoming and outgoing calls.

Zagato · 07-09-2011 05:05PM

Cyrus wrote: »

i havent heard of anyone struggling to unlock one yet? i unlocked mine too

with no sim

There are a number of people over on the XDA thread for unlocking, that, have had no joy, but I agree chances are you wouldn't have any problem

x in the city · 07-09-2011 07:51PM

getting a galaxy s2 tomorrow,

can any decent soul point me towards some bite sized chunks on what i need to get this rooted (and unlocked) without making a paper weight out of it.? !

I have no internet in my locale for the next week so need to download what i need now onto a usb stick, will just have a locked s2 and a laptop.

and a 3 sim.

many thanks.

Zagato · 07-09-2011 08:15PM

x in the city wrote: »

getting a galaxy s2 tomorrow,

can any decent soul pint me towards some bite sized chunks on what i need to get this rooted (and unlocked) without making a paper weight out of it.? !

I have no internet in my locale for the next week so need to download what i need now onto a usb stick, will just have a locked s2 and a laptop.

and a 3 sim.

many thanks.

Best way not to brick your phone is to do a lot of reading before you do anything. Head to forum.xda-developers.com and go to S2 forum.
You will need to download the unlock app to your phone, so you might want to think about how you're going to do that, I guess you could hunt for the .apk somewhere

marcbrophy · 07-09-2011 08:18PM

x in the city wrote: »

getting a galaxy s2 tomorrow,

can any decent soul point me towards some bite sized chunks on what i need to get this rooted (and unlocked) without making a paper weight out of it.? !

I have no internet in my locale for the next week so need to download what i need now onto a usb stick, will just have a locked s2 and a laptop.

and a 3 sim.

many thanks.

Hey,

Use this thread to learn about rooting.
Once rooted, you are going to get the Galaxy S2 SIM unlock app from the market and run it on your phone to get the unlock code.

The problem is that you need some form of net access to get the app from the market. This can be through Wi-Fi (which you probably can't, as you said you have no internet for the next week) or over the phones 3g connection (which will be an issue, as you won't be able to get a connection on your phone until after you unlock it, unless you have a sim from the operator that it is currently locked to for temporary use).

There is a third option of downloading the .apk for the SIM unlock app and manually installing it from your PC, but you may not know anything about that!!

EDIT: Just saw Zag's responce, pretty much the same thing

Samsung Galaxy S II

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