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Samsung Galaxy S II

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    #3422
    Top Dog
    Registered Users Posts: 4,164 ✭✭✭Top Dog


    Haven't tried it myself, but this guy has been recommended on this thread before.

    http://www.adverts.ie/repair-services/samsung-galaxy-s1-i9000-s1-i9001-s2-i9100-quick-lcd-repair-genuine/1103250


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    #3423
    smilerf
    Registered Users Posts: 2,585 ✭✭✭smilerf


    anyone having wifi and flash problems since installing ics. I am


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    #3424
    Blisterman
    Registered Users Posts: 7,452 ✭✭✭Blisterman


    croo wrote: »
    It's not just slowing while it finds cover art?

    Possibly, but it worked fine until now. Is there any way to disable cover art?


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    #3425
    wreckless
    Registered Users Posts: 702 ✭✭✭wreckless


    Isn't adobe stopping the update / continuation of flash?


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    #3426
    smilerf
    Registered Users Posts: 2,585 ✭✭✭smilerf


    wreckless wrote: »
    Isn't adobe stopping the update / continuation of flash?
    I wonder why


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    #3427
    CiaranC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,300 ✭✭✭CiaranC


    srsly78 wrote: »
    No idea, but you are much better off installing it yourself with Odin anyway.

    Got a decent guide for this?


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    #3428
    Testament1
    Registered Users Posts: 1,580 ✭✭✭Testament1


    griffdaddy wrote: »
    In 'about battery' in settings is 'android os' over 20%?

    No its usually low enough. My biggest drain would be display even though I try to keep it set as low as possible.


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    #3429
    Cossax
    Registered Users Posts: 2,055 ✭✭✭Cossax


    People will no doubt be asking the whole time buuuuut is there a generally agreed on best ICS based custom rom?


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    #3430
    Gaffs89
    Registered Users Posts: 321 ✭✭Gaffs89


    Cossax wrote: »
    People will no doubt be asking the whole time buuuuut is there a generally agreed on best ICS based custom rom?
    Ok here's my experenice:
    CM9 : I had camera issues and it had no FM radio.
    Lightning : bluetooth would not connect to car, otherwise good.
    Darkys: Excellent, very fast .Very smooth , everything working so far.Very impressed.Will be sticking with it for a while.


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    #3431
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Its now 10 days since we were told ICS was here for SGS2. Connected my phone to KIES again today to see that I apparently have the latest Firmware NOT! When oh when are we going to get the update on SIM Free?


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    #3432
    srsly78
    Registered Users Posts: 7,157 ✭✭✭srsly78


    You can get it the very minute you decide to use Odin instead of Kies, ie right now if you want.

    Kies will only brick your phone anyway :D


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    #3433
    CiaranC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,300 ✭✭✭CiaranC


    srsly78 wrote: »
    You can get it the very minute you decide to use Odin instead of Kies, ie right now if you want.

    Kies will only brick your phone anyway :D
    Can you post a howto then?


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    #3434
    squareboy007
    Registered Users Posts: 108 ✭✭squareboy007


    CiaranC wrote: »
    Can you post a howto then?

    http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/mobile-phones/how-to-install-ice-cream-sandwich-on-your-samsung-galaxy-s2-50006766/

    I think this covers it. However, I have been told the best place to get the most up to date software is: http://www.samfirmware.com/ and type i9100 into the search box.

    I haven't tried this yet for two reasons:

    1. Does this void your warranty?

    2. Which version should I install? I'm on a sim-free S2.


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    #3435
    srsly78
    Registered Users Posts: 7,157 ✭✭✭srsly78


    Won't void your warranty - you are installing official rom (as above, from: www.samfirmware.com). I installed the Polish version, works fine (altho I am a bit underwhelmed :pac:). And no your text will not be in Polish.

    edit: The UK roms weren't up on the site when I installed. You could install one of those too. Do NOT install the Ireland (Three) rom unless you are actually on 3s network - they have a "special" network configuration. Might work fine tho...


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    #3436
    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users Posts: 9,061 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    srsly78 wrote: »
    Might work fine tho...

    I wouldn't count on it... :pac:


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    #3437
    squareboy007
    Registered Users Posts: 108 ✭✭squareboy007


    Kenny Logins wrote: »
    I wouldn't count on it... :pac:

    would anybody recommend the best version to flash using odin from the samfirmware site?

    Im on an Irish sim-free. my contract is with meteor if that makes a difference


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    #3438
    Ghandee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,653 ✭✭✭Ghandee


    squareboy007 wrote: »
    would anybody recommend the best version to flash using odin from the samfirmware site?

    Im on an Irish sim-free. my contract is with meteor if that makes a difference

    https://hotfile.com/dl/149957290/da7e0f0/I9100XXLPJ_I9100XXLPJ.zip.html

    Should be fine, its open Europe.


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    #3439
    squareboy007
    Registered Users Posts: 108 ✭✭squareboy007


    Ghandee wrote: »
    https://hotfile.com/dl/149957290/da7e0f0/I9100XXLPJ_I9100XXLPJ.zip.html

    Should be fine, its open Europe.

    Excuse my ignorance and maybe this means I shouldn't be considering flashing the ROM, whats the difference between an open europe and a uk or irish version?

    Also, can the open europe version be updated via Kies? I note that the kies symbol is greyed out on Samfirmware.


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    #3440
    barrywaters
    Registered Users Posts: 6 ✭barrywaters


    barrywaters wrote: »
    If I install ICS and I don't like it, can I revert back to gingerbread? Non rooted or flashed phone, just out of the box.

    Sorry to bring this up again, but if i install ICS (I'm with 3 on Prepay) and I dont like it, can I revert back to gingerbread? My phone is not rooted or anything, just stock. I will might root in the future because I'm fed up of those spam apps eating my batter, but i need to do a lot of research before i go down that road.


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    #3441
    newbie2
    Registered Users Posts: 2,477 ✭✭✭newbie2


    I have Launcher Pro on my SGSII and have it running pretty good the way I want it. Emails/FB and twitter integration, nice widgets/wallpapers, icon packs. If I update to ICS will that mess up everything I've set up?


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    #3442
    budgemook
    Registered Users Posts: 3,834 ✭✭✭budgemook


    Gaffs89 wrote: »
    Ok here's my experenice:
    CM9 : I had camera issues and it had no FM radio.
    Lightning : bluetooth would not connect to car, otherwise good.
    Darkys: Excellent, very fast .Very smooth , everything working so far.Very impressed.Will be sticking with it for a while.

    Which version of Darkys would you recommend?


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    #3443
    carbon nanotube
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 994 ✭✭✭carbon nanotube


    if anyone has problems with gps i got mine fixed, must have had a dodge file on my sd card

    http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-1233256.html

    got the europe.zip file here and flashed with CWM, now I get a fix in seconds.

    happy out.


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    #3444
    Top Dog
    Registered Users Posts: 4,164 ✭✭✭Top Dog


    After flashing ICS I can no-longer open/edit Excel files - can anyone suggest a free app that will allow me to edit/view again?


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    #3445
    TheIrishGrover
    Registered Users Posts: 6,017 ✭✭✭TheIrishGrover


    Running Resurrection Remix ICS PRO Edition v1.0 for Galaxy S2 myself. I was bricking it about rooting my phone in case I, well, in case I bricked it. But I followed the instructions from http://galaxys2root.com which was pretty straight forward. I had no problems actually rooting or reflashing ROM or making/restoring my app backups using Titanium. I love the new ROM. I only did it last night so I don't know how harsh it is on the battery but apparently it's pretty good. It seems lightening fast and at last I have the full-fat ICS. Some ROMs apparently have problems with GPS or camera or modems etc but I had no problems at all. GPS seems MUCH faster in getting my location if anything.

    So, if you are nervous but are still curious, give it a go. It's pretty painless. I'd have no concerns about reflashing with another ROM in the future


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    #3446
    Gaffs89
    Registered Users Posts: 321 ✭✭Gaffs89


    budgemook wrote: »
    Which version of Darkys would you recommend?

    This is the one I flashed.

    http://www.darkyrom.com/community/index.php?threads/i9100-cwm-darkyrom-hd-base-xxlpq.7376/

    There are 2 versions , an Odin flashable and a CMW .


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    #3447
    Zagato
    Registered Users Posts: 1,775 ✭✭✭Zagato


    carbon nanotube wrote: »
    if anyone has problems with gps i got mine fixed, must have had a dodge file on my sd card

    http://forum.xda-developers.com/archive/index.php/t-1233256.html

    got the europe.zip file here and flashed with CWM, now I get a fix in seconds.

    happy out.

    After telling you before about there being something up with your phone, and mine being great. Just arrived in the US and no fix! :X


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    #3448
    Professey Chin
    Registered Users Posts: 51,054 ✭✭✭✭Professey Chin


    For anyone keeping track, codeworkx just updated twitter
    codeworkx ‏ @codeworkx
    720p and 1080p recording fixed, no zoom issues #sgs2 #cm9
    happy-thumbs-up.png


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    #3449
    Grassey
    Registered Users Posts: 2,393 ✭✭✭Grassey


    Saw that so within last 5mins have flashed cm9!!!

    Forgot to make nandroid of cm7 first so I guess there is no going back.

    Loving it so far!


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    #3450
    Professey Chin
    Registered Users Posts: 51,054 ✭✭✭✭Professey Chin


    Grassey wrote: »
    Saw that so within last 5mins have flashed cm9!!!

    Forgot to make nandroid of cm7 first so I guess there is no going back.

    Loving it so far!

    Im not sure if the fix is in the nightlys yet. Try out the video recording?


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    #3451
    54kroc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,376 ✭✭✭54kroc


    Gaffs89 wrote: »
    This is the one I flashed.

    http://www.darkyrom.com/community/index.php?threads/i9100-cwm-darkyrom-hd-base-xxlpq.7376/

    There are 2 versions , an Odin flashable and a CMW .

    Thank you, That worked a treat for me.

    Which of all the roms out there for the S2 would be the closest to a stock ICS one without touchwiz like on the Galaxy Nexus?

    Edit: I just noticed I can't access the android market, anyone know know why?
    Never mind.


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