Samsung Galaxy S II

skodacb · 19-10-2011 12:48PM

2.3.4 odd i downloaded 2.3.5 the other week for my s2 from the phone via software update, just hope 4.0 comes before christmas on it.:)

ciaran75 · 19-10-2011 01:20PM

skodacb wrote: »

2.3.4 odd i downloaded 2.3.5 the other week for my s2 from the phone via software update, just hope 4.0 comes before christmas on it.:)

what provider are you with?

I'm on meteor and still no update available (via software update), still on 2.3.3

talla · 19-10-2011 01:27PM

Bought my S2 sim free from amazon last week and its also on 2.3.3.
When I run the software update on the phone, it says no updates available.
Is there another method of updating software?

skodacb · 19-10-2011 01:28PM

ciaran75 wrote: »

skodacb wrote: »

2.3.4 odd i downloaded 2.3.5 the other week for my s2 from the phone via software update, just hope 4.0 comes before christmas on it.:)

what provider are you with?

I'm on meteor and still no update available (via software update), still on 2.3.3

On Vodafone network but should also be able to do it via wifi

skodacb · 19-10-2011 01:30PM

talla wrote: »

Bought my S2 sim free from amazon last week and its also on 2.3.3.
When I run the software update on the phone, it says no updates available.
Is there another method of updating software?

I'd say via kies would probably your best bet

choronzonix · 19-10-2011 01:39PM

So I wonder if Samsung will announce at some point soon when the SGSII will be graced with ICS? Presumably it can't be that long away since they're providing the first phone to use it.

Sephiroth_dude · 19-10-2011 01:42PM

Am considering buying this from amazon but something on the website caught my eye

"The product will come fully sealed with a UK plug/plug adapter inside the box.It will have a manufacturer’s warranty that is valid in the UK. It will not have a network logo or have previously been locked to any network. It will be the manufacturer’s specification for the UK; e.g. it will have a UK keyboard/touchscreen keyboard."

The bit in bold,does that mean the warranty is only valid if your living in the uk?

Sephiroth_dude · 19-10-2011 01:44PM

talla wrote: »

Bought my S2 sim free from amazon last week and its also on 2.3.3.
When I run the software update on the phone, it says no updates available.
Is there another method of updating software?

was it delivered by post or via courier?

talla · 19-10-2011 04:13PM

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

was it delivered by post or via courier?

Shipping confimration email said it would be An Post, but it was delivered to reception in work so I dont know who actually delivered.
Shipped Monday night and was delivered on Thursday morning.

ciaran75 · 19-10-2011 05:07PM

skodacb wrote: »

I'd say via kies would probably your best bet

tried kies on mine and it said i was up to date also (2.3.3)

talking to some of guys on other S2 thread and to upgrade you can download latest firmware from web and update via odin

Sephiroth_dude · 19-10-2011 08:07PM

Does it have flight mode for when on a plane?

ellinguistico · 19-10-2011 08:41PM

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

Does it have flight mode for when on a plane?

Pretty much all (if not all) Smartphones have this. I use it every night when going to bed.

Woofstuff · 19-10-2011 09:29PM

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

Am considering buying this from amazon but something on the website caught my eye

The bit in bold,does that mean the warranty is only valid if your living in the uk?

Id say itd be grand... your more likely to damage it or lose it than there to be a manufacturers fault. , so if you can get phone insurance for 6-7euro a month it would be good.

Woofstuff · 19-10-2011 09:30PM

im thinking the s2 will come down in price when the new samsung nexus comes out???

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2011/10/google-android-ice-cream-sandwich.html

Top Dog · 19-10-2011 09:38PM

Woofstuff wrote: »

im thinking the s2 will come down in price when the new samsung nexus comes out???

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2011/10/google-android-ice-cream-sandwich.html

Reading the specs - the S2 is actually a better phone. Only difference is the OS, which the S2 will most likely get in time too.

Lordfranto · 19-10-2011 10:03PM

Top Dog wrote: »

Woofstuff wrote: »

im thinking the s2 will come down in price when the new samsung nexus comes out???

http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/technology/2011/10/google-android-ice-cream-sandwich.html

Reading the specs - the S2 is actually a better phone. Only difference is the OS, which the S2 will most likely get in time too.

Doubt the s2 will come down.in price due to.the nexus and yes s2 is almost in every way.the better handset. Id wait till the s3 for a price drop or a better handset!

Lordfranto · 19-10-2011 10:08PM

Woofstuff wrote: »

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

Am considering buying this from amazon but something on the website caught my eye

The bit in bold,does that mean the warranty is only valid if your living in the uk?

Id say itd be grand... your more likely to damage it or lose it than there to be a manufacturers fault. , so if you can get phone insurance for 6-7euro a month it would be good.

Warranty should be international, shouldn't matter where u bought it. if its sourced from outside the eu u will most likely only get 1 yr warranty as opposed to 2 yrs for an eu handset. btw fone fix or some of them should also fix any phone on warranty if u do have a problem just call em and ask they'll confirm its a free warranty repair or not. its easier than chasing Samsung direct for a repair!

cursai · 19-10-2011 10:40PM

Sephiroth_dude wrote: »

ah ya,they'll deliver to me alright but the seller wouldn't.....strange

did you buy it direct from vodafone?

Ye about six months ago maybe. Billpay.

Professey Chin · 19-10-2011 10:42PM

Top Dog wrote: »

Reading the specs - the S2 is actually a better phone. Only difference is the OS, which the S2 will most likely get in time too.

S2 has a smaller, older, lower resolution screen but a higher MP camera.
Prime has a newer processor, better screen, lower MP but im betting a better sensor in the camera, NFC and a bigger battery

irishgeo · 19-10-2011 11:51PM

Mega Chin wrote: »

S2 has a smaller, older, lower resolution screen but a higher MP camera.
Prime has a newer processor, better screen, lower MP but im betting a better sensor in the camera, NFC and a bigger battery

All the irish operators opted for SG 2 without NFC.

other parts of the world have SG2 with NFC enabled.

Professey Chin · 19-10-2011 11:56PM

irishgeo wrote: »

All the irish operators opted for SG 2 without NFC.

other parts of the world have SG2 with NFC enabled.

Very few though

talla · 20-10-2011 11:45AM

Anyone else have a problem with the phone completely locking up?
It has happened three times in a week since I got it. Phone was just sitting on my desk in latest case, pressed the home button to bring up the lock screen, no response - tried the power button - no response. Had to take battery out and switch back on. Same syptoms and result on each of the three times the phone has locked up.

marcbrophy · 20-10-2011 12:17PM

talla wrote: »

Anyone else have a problem with the phone completely locking up?
It has happened three times in a week since I got it. Phone was just sitting on my desk in latest case, pressed the home button to bring up the lock screen, no response - tried the power button - no response. Had to take battery out and switch back on. Same syptoms and result on each of the three times the phone has locked up.

Used to happen to me quite a bit with an X8, but not once since I got the SGSII.

I was using cyanogenmod 7 on the X8 when this used to happen.
Have you custom firmwave on your phone?

Sully · 20-10-2011 12:19PM

My Samsung keeps reporting updates available from the market in the notifications tab and when I click it, im just given a list of installed and not installed applications from the Market? There are a lot more applications then it told me also.

Am I suppose to go into each of those applications?

marcbrophy · 20-10-2011 12:23PM

Sully wrote: »

My Samsung keeps reporting updates available from the market in the notifications tab and when I click it, im just given a list of installed and not installed applications from the Market? There are a lot more applications then it told me also.

Am I suppose to go into each of those applications?

There should be a button that says 'Update All' up near the top right of that page.

Click that, job done!

talla · 20-10-2011 12:30PM

marcbrophy wrote: »

talla wrote: »

Anyone else have a problem with the phone completely locking up?
It has happened three times in a week since I got it. Phone was just sitting on my desk in latest case, pressed the home button to bring up the lock screen, no response - tried the power button - no response. Had to take battery out and switch back on. Same syptoms and result on each of the three times the phone has locked up.

Used to happen to me quite a bit with an X8, but not once since I got the SGSII.

I was using cyanogenmod 7 on the X8 when this used to happen.
Have you custom firmwave on your phone?

No custom roms, stock firmware that came with the phone, sim free so no operator branding.

Sully · 20-10-2011 12:31PM

marcbrophy wrote: »

There should be a button that says 'Update All' up near the top right of that page.

Click that, job done!

No button! Just gives the list :S

marcbrophy · 20-10-2011 12:37PM

talla wrote: »

No custom roms, stock firmware that came with the phone, sim free so no operator branding.

You can guess, I was going to suggest a custom rom might be the culprit!

I can't say that i've had the issue myself, but maybe someone else on here might have and offer help!

marcbrophy · 20-10-2011 12:39PM

Sully wrote: »

No button! Just gives the list :S

If the header at the top of My apps says 'Installed', then you have nothing to worry about, all your apps are up to date.

If the header says 'Updates', then you should see a button that allows you to update all, if there is more than 1 update available. If not, try to reboot the phone and see if that enables the button!

super_furry · 20-10-2011 12:41PM

Is anyone using this as an MP3 player replacement? If so how is it? Thinking of getting one and just loading up a 32gb micro SD card with music.

Samsung Galaxy S II

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