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Samsung Galaxy S II

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  • #3502
    Patsy fyre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,184 ✭✭✭Patsy fyre


    Jarren wrote: »
    Just be sure you have auto brightness off and dont pull down on the notification bar, just place your finger on it and then move left or right.
    Sorted cheers.


  • #3503
    ShaneU
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,987 ✭✭✭✭ShaneU


    https://twitter.com/#!/SamKiesUpdates/status/190789747940143104

    Android 4.0 update released on kies for Vodafone, I9100BULPC/I9100VDILP6


  • #3504
    54kroc
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,376 ✭✭✭54kroc


    ShaneU wrote: »
    https://twitter.com/#!/SamKiesUpdates/status/190789747940143104

    Android 4.0 update released on kies for Vodafone, I9100BULPC/I9100VDILP6

    Do you need a pit and csc file to flash this?


  • #3505
    Cossax
    Registered Users Posts: 2,055 ✭✭✭Cossax


    Had some issues with Resurrection Remix 1.2 so stayed with 1.1 until today. 1.3 seems to have fixed them - as long as the battery holds up I'll be very happy!


  • #3506
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    ShaneU wrote: »
    https://twitter.com/#!/SamKiesUpdates/status/190789747940143104

    Android 4.0 update released on kies for Vodafone, I9100BULPC/I9100VDILP6

    SGS2 might be a fantastic phone but Samsung are a sh1te company. That's 2 mobile operators who have managed to release ICS via KIES and yet Samsung haven't released it for SIM Free.
    Don't bother reminding me about ODIN cos i can't be arsed with trying to backup and restore all my contacts and apps etc and then trying to sync again with Facebook and LinkedIn.


  • #3507
    Gaffs89
    Registered Users Posts: 321 ✭✭Gaffs89


    derekeire wrote: »
    ShaneU wrote: »
    https://twitter.com/#!/SamKiesUpdates/status/190789747940143104

    Android 4.0 update released on kies for Vodafone, I9100BULPC/I9100VDILP6

    SGS2 might be a fantastic phone but Samsung are a sh1te company. That's 2 mobile operators who have managed to release ICS via KIES and yet Samsung haven't released it for SIM Free.
    Don't bother reminding me about ODIN cos i can't be arsed with trying to backup and restore all my contacts and apps etc and then trying to sync again with Facebook and LinkedIn.
    What do you mean by Sim Free ?


  • #3508
    Ghandee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 6,653 ✭✭✭Ghandee


    Deleted User wrote: »
    SGS2 might be a fantastic phone but Samsung are a sh1te company. That's 2 mobile operators who have managed to release ICS via KIES and yet Samsung haven't released it for SIM Free.
    Don't bother reminding me about ODIN cos i can't be arsed with trying to backup and restore all my contacts and apps etc and then trying to sync again with Facebook and LinkedIn.

    Your contacts and apps are synched with your google account.
    Sign in to gmail, and your contacts will appear again, sign in to google play, any previously downloaded apps should also reappear.

    If you've been using Android for any length of time, you really should know that by now.
    Hardly much point giving out if you've not educated yourself on how things work, is there?


  • #3509
    robinph
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,129 Mod ✭✭✭✭robinph


    Deleted User wrote: »
    SGS2 might be a fantastic phone but Samsung are a sh1te company. That's 2 mobile operators who have managed to release ICS via KIES and yet Samsung haven't released it for SIM Free.
    Don't bother reminding me about ODIN cos i can't be arsed with trying to backup and restore all my contacts and apps etc and then trying to sync again with Facebook and LinkedIn.

    I believe that Samsung have said that they won't release the version for sim free phones until after all operators have approved it. The thinking being that if it won't work for a particular operator then there they shouldn't have unlocked phones on that network trying to use it before the operator has approved it.


  • #3510
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    robinph wrote: »
    I believe that Samsung have said that they won't release the version for sim free phones until after all operators have approved it. The thinking being that if it won't work for a particular operator then there they shouldn't have unlocked phones on that network trying to use it before the operator has approved it.

    ...which is a bunch of pants :) I don't believe it for a second. The best part is that it was Meteor who sold me my generic XEU phone in the first place.


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  • #3511
    smurra3
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 100 ✭✭smurra3


    Grassey wrote: »
    Try flashing another modem/baseband. I'm on LPQ at the min and finding signal is good, no issues with data browsing on phone or using phone as hot spot. It was better than the other LP modems I'd tried previously.

    It's a bit of trial and error, try a few and see what result is. It'll do no harm.

    Cheers man.
    I'll try that.


  • #3512
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Ghandee wrote: »
    Deleted User wrote: »
    SGS2 might be a fantastic phone but Samsung are a sh1te company. That's 2 mobile operators who have managed to release ICS via KIES and yet Samsung haven't released it for SIM Free.
    Don't bother reminding me about ODIN cos i can't be arsed with trying to backup and restore all my contacts and apps etc and then trying to sync again with Facebook and LinkedIn.

    Your contacts and apps are synched with your google account.
    Sign in to gmail, and your contacts will appear again, sign in to google play, any previously downloaded apps should also reappear.

    If you've been using Android for any length of time, you really should know that by now.
    Hardly much point giving out if you've not educated yourself on how things work, is there?

    Why are you making an assumption that I use gmail?


  • #3513
    Professey Chin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,054 ✭✭✭✭Professey Chin


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Why are you making an assumption that I use gmail?

    Cause about 95% of Android users do since Google Services integration is one of its best points with wireless mail,contact,calendar,RSS,photos,music,docs and books/movies(in us and UK -_-) syncing. Plus a google account is needed for the market


  • #3514
    Cossax
    Registered Users Posts: 2,055 ✭✭✭Cossax


    Cossax wrote: »
    Had some issues with Resurrection Remix 1.2 so stayed with 1.1 until today. 1.3 seems to have fixed them - as long as the battery holds up I'll be very happy!

    Unimpressed with the battery, going back to 1.1 methinks.


  • #3515
    User name eh?
    Registered Users Posts: 18 ✭User name eh?


    TheIrishGrover wrote: »
    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 refreshing with another ROM in the future

    Hi Irish Grover,
    Looking at this now. Which method did you use to flash. There are two listed, one involves the unsecured kernel and odin, the second involved the running of the runme.bat file?
    Thanks in advance


  • #3516
    Dempsey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,553 ✭✭✭✭Dempsey


    ICS finally available to me via Kies


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  • #3517
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Dempsey wrote: »
    ICS finally available to me via Kies
    Are you Vodafone or Sim Free?


  • #3518
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Samsung UK have confirmed that SIM Free users in UK and Ireland will have to wait until all networks have tested ICS before they release it to us.


  • #3519
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Samsung UK have confirmed that SIM Free users in UK and Ireland will have to wait until all networks have tested ICS before they release it to us.


  • #3520
    Dempsey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,553 ✭✭✭✭Dempsey


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Are you Vodafone or Sim Free?

    Sim Free AFAIK


  • #3521
    ShaneU
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,987 ✭✭✭✭ShaneU


    I'm sim free and there's no update.


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  • #3522
    [Deleted User]
    Posts: 0 ✭ [Deleted User]


    Connected to KIES today and it said upgrade was available. Am SIM Free and phone is now on Android Version 4.0.3 and Firmware version xxlps
    At last!!! :D


  • #3523
    srsly78
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,157 ✭✭✭srsly78


    Congratulations, you now have something which looks the same as what you had before and wastes just as much battery!

    Install CM9 and notice huge difference.


  • #3524
    ShaneU
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,987 ✭✭✭✭ShaneU


    Deleted User wrote: »
    Connected to KIES today and it said upgrade was available. Am SIM Free and phone is now on Android Version 4.0.3 and Firmware version xxlps
    At last!!! :D

    Can confirm sim free 4.0 is now on kies


  • #3525
    ShaneU
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,987 ✭✭✭✭ShaneU


    My favourite thing about the update

    music1full.jpg


  • #3526
    Patsy fyre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,184 ✭✭✭Patsy fyre


    derekeire wrote: »
    Connected to KIES today and it said upgrade was available. Am SIM Free and phone is now on Android Version 4.0.3 and Firmware version xxlps
    At last!!! :D
    So how much better than gingerbread is it? Is it worth upgrading to it straight away?


  • #3527
    srsly78
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,157 ✭✭✭srsly78


    You will not notice any difference really.


  • #3528
    balkieb2002
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,839 ✭✭✭balkieb2002


    Only recently got one but using ICS I really like the new multi-tasker and notifications seem easier handled now.

    Can anyone recommend a decent SD card (16-32GB) to get?


  • #3529
    Professey Chin
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 51,054 ✭✭✭✭Professey Chin


    balkieb2002 wrote: »
    Only recently got one but using ICS I really like the new multi-tasker and notifications seem easier handled now.

    Can anyone recommend a decent SD card (16-32GB) to get?

    I got this one a while ago. Absolutely perfect
    http://www.mymemory.co.uk/Micro-SDHC/Lexar/Lexar-32GB-Micro-SD-Card-%28SDHC%29---Class-10-%2B-USB-Card-Reader


  • #3530
    croo
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 1,336 Mod ✭✭✭✭croo


    Patsy fyre wrote: »
    So how much better than gingerbread is it? Is it worth upgrading to it straight away?

    Slightly fancier swipe to unlock.

    Face unlock.

    option to Encrypt SD card & Phone contents.

    Graphical task manager - with swipe to close apps

    In the drag-down notifications you can swipe notifications off screen (like the task manager) to remove them.

    the last thing I can think of is probably the one I find most "useful"...
    A Data Usage monitor - that will tell you how much mobile data & how much wifi data you've download - plus what apps is doing the downloading. And you can set limits & warnings for the same.


  • #3531
    robinph
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,129 Mod ✭✭✭✭robinph


    Just had a message on my handset that there is an update to download without plugging into Kies. Will have to run a backup later then I'll download that and see what is new.


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  • #3532
    smilerf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,603 ✭✭✭smilerf


    Patsy fyre wrote: »
    derekeire wrote: »
    Connected to KIES today and it said upgrade was available. Am SIM Free and phone is now on Android Version 4.0.3 and Firmware version xxlps
    At last!!! :D
    So how much better than gingerbread is it? Is it worth upgrading to it straight away?
    stick with gingerbread Ics is laggy and some apps crash more


  • #3533
    Capt'n Midnight
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 93,129 Mod ✭✭✭✭Capt'n Midnight


    now that the S III is on the horizon https://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056565885&page=2 are there likely to be any good deals on the S II ?

    or who is best value for now for data and light voice usage


  • #3534
    Jarren
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,692 ✭✭✭Jarren


    Not sure about he best value for data and voice usage but if you looking for a Sim free SGS2 ....

    http://www.amazon.de/gp/offer-listing/B004Q3QSWQ/ref=sr_1_1_olp?ie=UTF8&qid=1334773496&sr=8-1&condition=new


  • #3535
    Cossax
    Registered Users Posts: 2,055 ✭✭✭Cossax


    Tried the Siyah kernel for dual-booting, it's pretty awesome. Resurrection Remix 1.1 is my stable, battery friendly main rom and I can try out other future versions of it and other roms without having to backup, flash, try it out, decide it wasn't for me, wipe, reflash/restore.


  • #3536
    Dempsey
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 20,553 ✭✭✭✭Dempsey


    Sky Go doesnt work with ICS yet.


  • #3537
    Patsy fyre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,184 ✭✭✭Patsy fyre


    Dempsey wrote: »
    Sky Go doesnt work with ICS yet.

    Another reason why I wont be updating anytime soon.


  • #3538
    ShaneU
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,987 ✭✭✭✭ShaneU


    Patsy fyre wrote: »
    Another reason why I wont be updating anytime soon.
    Won't work on my network at all (tesco)


  • #3539
    Syllabus
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 573 ✭✭✭Syllabus


    is there any way to set your calls lists to just one thing. as in, viewing ONLY dialled calls or ONLY missed calls instaed of having to select it each time?


  • #3540
    Patsy fyre
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,184 ✭✭✭Patsy fyre


    ShaneU wrote: »
    Won't work on my network at all (tesco)

    ouch..


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  • #3541
    croo
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 1,336 Mod ✭✭✭✭croo


    Syllabus wrote: »
    is there any way to set your calls lists to just one thing. as in, viewing ONLY dialled calls or ONLY missed calls instaed of having to select it each time?
    From the call log, if I press the options button I get a menu that includes a "View by" option. Select this and you can select a type of call to restrict the view to.
    Though, I am no longer on a samsung stock rom but "Pure iCS 7.2" ... so I'm not sure if this is something specific to it or something generic and common to all ICS variants.


  • #3542
    gammon_steak
    Registered Users Posts: 119 ✭✭gammon_steak


    I keep getting a notification that I’m low on storage space. I deleted unwanted apps and loads of photos and now the notification has come back (a day later)

    I notice there is “usb storage” with loads of space. What exactly is this and why am I low on storage space if there’s loads of other space available?


  • #3543
    assasins creed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 70 ✭✭assasins creed


    ShaneU wrote: »
    Won't work on my network at all (tesco)

    is that the tesco official update or the original stock version


  • #3544
    ShaneU
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,987 ✭✭✭✭ShaneU


    assasins creed wrote: »
    is that the tesco official update or the original stock version

    wah? I bought the phone simfree and put a tesco sim card in it


  • #3545
    assasins creed
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 70 ✭✭assasins creed


    what wont work on tesco ics or sky go


  • #3546
    ShaneU
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,987 ✭✭✭✭ShaneU


    Sky Go


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  • #3547
    Shryke
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,199 ✭✭✭Shryke


    I just got my first Smartphone! And ya it's the Galaxy. I'm having a lot of fun playing with it but I have a few straight up questions and this thread is gigantic so I thought I'd just ask.

    I got the phone with Meteor. There are some apps, like for Adverts, that I can't get rid of. What's the deal exactly?
    Ive been reading up about rooting but is that something that is necessary in order to be able to customize my phone the way I want?

    I'm a member of both Twitter and Facebook. I'm not a bit fan of Facebook but do enjoy my Twitter updates. I signed in to Twitter using the means that is already on the phone. That is the "social hub". It seems a cool feature but there isn't a lot of functionality that I've found yet at least.
    There are other apps that provide a Twitter service too though I believe. Is there a way to log out or remove the current app that I'm using or is that some integrated feature? I realize I have no idea what I'm talking about. Complete noobie here. Just wondering if there is a better platform for Twitter than what I'm using.

    I've disabled options in "mobile networks" and I assume this will knock any extra data charges on the head. I'm just using wi-fi that we have in the house. No other silly things to watch out for I hope?

    I thought I had more but that's all I'm thinking of. It was daunting for about 10 minutes but I'm adapting to Android quickly and it seems really brilliant. Can't believe I held out so long. I'm running on Gingerbread if that matters.


  • #3548
    ShaneU
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 14,987 ✭✭✭✭ShaneU


    Go into the socal hub and delete your twitter account, then just use the twitter app, or one of the others tweetdeck, tweetcaster etc. Those samsung hubs are crap, I'd say most agree with me. You will need to root your phone to get rid of the adverts app, this will void your warranty though.

    Have you installed Kies and updated it to Android 4.0.3?


  • #3549
    Shryke
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,199 ✭✭✭Shryke


    I have not done this yet. Would that be beneficial? I'm guessing yes.

    Would the phone be noticeably improved if rooted? Actually is rooting a dangerous procedure or would worrying about the warranty be just if something else ended up happening.


  • #3550
    Syllabus
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 573 ✭✭✭Syllabus


    croo wrote: »
    From the call log, if I press the options button I get a menu that includes a "View by" option. Select this and you can select a type of call to restrict the view to.......


    yes but each time i exit the calls log it reverts to how it was. what im after is a way to permenantly lock it to calls dialled:confused:


  • #3551
    Kenny Logins
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,060 ✭✭✭Kenny Logins


    Shryke wrote: »
    I just got my first Smartphone! And ya it's the Galaxy. I'm having a lot of fun playing with it but I have a few straight up questions and this thread is gigantic so I thought I'd just ask.

    I got the phone with Meteor. There are some apps, like for Adverts, that I can't get rid of. What's the deal exactly?
    Ive been reading up about rooting but is that something that is necessary in order to be able to customize my phone the way I want?

    I'm a member of both Twitter and Facebook. I'm not a bit fan of Facebook but do enjoy my Twitter updates. I signed in to Twitter using the means that is already on the phone. That is the "social hub". It seems a cool feature but there isn't a lot of functionality that I've found yet at least.
    There are other apps that provide a Twitter service too though I believe. Is there a way to log out or remove the current app that I'm using or is that some integrated feature? I realize I have no idea what I'm talking about. Complete noobie here. Just wondering if there is a better platform for Twitter than what I'm using.

    I've disabled options in "mobile networks" and I assume this will knock any extra data charges on the head. I'm just using wi-fi that we have in the house. No other silly things to watch out for I hope?

    I thought I had more but that's all I'm thinking of. It was daunting for about 10 minutes but I'm adapting to Android quickly and it seems really brilliant. Can't believe I held out so long. I'm running on Gingerbread if that matters.

    Loads of great Twitter apps, Tweetcaster is my current favourite.

    Don't worry too much about data charges (unless roaming), I assume you have an allowance with your contract? Install 3G watchdog to see just how much you use.


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