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[Galaxy S II General] nikzDHD:
As promised here are my GiffGaff speedtest results, compared to Normal o2 3G where I was getting close to 3.6 Mbps

Tests conducted in 3 areas of London today:

South London - Clapham

1) Down: 1.17 Up: 1.58

2) Down: 0.72 Up: 1.26

3) Down: 0.99 Up: 1.33

East London - Whitechapel:

1) Down: 0.92 Up: 1.45

2) Down: 0.89 Up: 1.23

East London - Where I Live:

1) Down: 1.28 Up: 1.58

2) Down: 0.86 Up: 1.12

3) Down: 1.10 Up: 1.54

On Normal o2 I usually get a connection on HSDPA, but with GiffGaff it starts off with HSDPA then drops to 3G with a few issues! Many times today I couldn't get a connection despite being connected and 3G showing as on, on my usual quick browse on the tube where o2 would give me a constant connection GiffGaff was struggling despite them using o2 as well!

Now I know there have been problems with GiffGaff recently re data and my results seem to be better compared to other GG members but still not as good as Normal o2!

I will see how GG fix this issue or if this is the norm.. Would like to see results of other members if you use GG as well!
[Galaxy S II General] DVC1985:
Hi guys, just letting those of you know that are planning on pre-ordering in the UK. Quidco have upped their cashback rate to 6% for Expansys for 1 week only. Makes the phone £469.99(according to my calculator, anyway) delivered if it tracks correctly. Never used Quidco on a pre-order before so it's a little new to me and I'm not sure how well the tracking will work.
[Galaxy S II General] ice_coffee:
Re-sellers

I am begining to think throttled data is part of the deal for re-sellers. Think about it why would O2 re-sell their network and let the re-sellers undercut them if they did not have an ace up their sleave.

You get what you pay for people, if you are serious about getting data on your phone, you will have to go direct to a major provider, 3's one plan is very tempting, but I think they are limiting to 2Mbps, if anyone here knows otherwise please post.

O2 have the iphone sim only deal that looks good, but iirc O2 are blocking certain features and services on their network, like streaming from BBC iplayer.

Voda have a 12 month sim only that is 600 mins unlimited texx + 1 GB data for £20 per month, If I bought the phone out right it is worth £11 a month on a 2 year contract, however I can't find any 24 month £31 per month contracts that come with a free Galaxy S2 + 1GB data + 600 mins + Unl text.

That looks a bargain to me.
[Galaxy S II General] nikzDHD:
For me GiffGaff looks like a no go with their on going data problems!

Next one is TalkMobile who offer unlimited data who run off Vodaphone but I've not seen any data benchmarks to compare with...

o2 are really good in my area but their prices are extortionate compared to others now.

I forgot me old man has a contract 3 Sim with data, connected on "H" so just tried that and results as follows:

1) D: 0.42 U: 0.23

2) D: 0.80 U: 0.70

3) D: 1.47 U: 0.35

4) D: 0.90 U: 0.81

Slower than o2/GiffGaff but seems better at keeping a connection compared to GG, not sure how these results compare to the All You Can Eat tariff.
[Galaxy S II General] harroguk:
Handtec.co.uk just updated their site with...

Stock Update: Stock expected 1st May - Shipping 3rd May

http://www.handtec.co.uk/product.php/4203/samsung-galaxy-s-ii--16gb--sim-free-unlocked-
[Galaxy S II General] awesome-member:
thanks, :) i will actively participate/support the community if i find giffgaff suitable for me (the connection constantly breaking off worries me a bit). i will soon find out once i get my sim
[Galaxy S II General] kersey:
Here's my Giff Gaff results which are quite disppointing compared to results the last time I did a test where i was hitting 2500+ kbps.

Still better than Orange though and for a third of the monthly cost :p
[Galaxy S II General] mur76:
Usually Tesco mobile has the best deals, even 12Month contracts.
[Galaxy S II General] dhruvmalik:
Strangely enough, 3G just hit India and I am downloading at over 4-5Mbps. I normally tether the device and get consistently 450 kB/s. The upload is BS, only 256 - 300 kbps.

I am sure that will all fluctuate once more subscribers get on.
[Galaxy S II General] awesome-member:
compared to my (previous) o2 thats 3 times faster.

i don't know if its true or not but don't they use o2's network as well.
[Galaxy S II General] Funkym0nkey:
Hey guys,

Just wanted to post this email response from Clove.co.uk about stock availability on launch.

So if you have ordered from them, you are pretty much guaranteed the phone ;)
[Galaxy S II General] virussnake:
handtec.co.uk: Stock Update: Stock expected 27th April - Shipping 28th April.
[Galaxy S II General] Beards:
I for one would be very surprised if these handsets get sent out before the official release date.

I'll also pass this info on to Chris Love at Clove. I am sure he too will be interested.
[Galaxy S II General] extrememonkey:
If they are shipped on the 28th then the earliest anyone will recieve would be the 3rd due to bank holidays etc etc!!!! Being in transit does not count as being in hand so the release date is still beong honoured!!!
[Galaxy S II General] Ayrlupine:
Exactly, for example: when I pre-ordered Wrath of the Lich King from Play it came on the day it was released, and it wasn't first class postage, so I'm guessing they sent it out 2-3 days before!
[Galaxy S II General] Beards:
Just got off the phone..... Release is release from the seller, not the date you actually receive it.
[Galaxy S II General] dhruvmalik:
Beards, While I agree with you, ill just add as an example that Apple normally sends out their product a few days before the release, so when you receive it, it will be officially released.

It just saves the person from standing in line or having to deal with that hassle. In the U.S, they normally have Fedex or UPS hold it at their warehouse until the delivery date matches the launch date.
[Galaxy S II General] harroguk:
You are correct however many internet companies "flaunt" this in order to provide compeative (with the high street) launches of new products, not just phones but everything from computer games to Trading Card Games.
[Galaxy S II General] Beards:
May I ask all those who have pre-ordered with Clove to contact them and explain why you believe a release date is the date you receive the item and not the date it leaves the seller.

It would be interesting to get to the bottom of this. :)
[Galaxy S II General] virussnake:
well if they send it out thursday i am sure it will be out of uk by saturday and on my way to munich germany by monday/tuesday :D (the day the other dealers will be dispatching)

like clove isn't getting enough mail as it is :)

clove blog always suggests patience and not contacting them unless it's important
[Galaxy S II General] Beards:
Do you think I do not know this already....

All I am saying is those who have pre-ordered through Clove, if he/she feels CLove are not releasing the item soon enough they should then contact Clove to ascertain the facts.
[Galaxy S II General] Funkym0nkey:
That didnt happen this time around though ;)

And Beards, I did contact clove. And they explained that they will be starting to ship the phones out on 3rd of May. And not all of them might be shipping out same day due to sheer number of orders. But they are starting on 3rd. During bank holiday, they are not in a position to ship the phones. But they are getting enough stock to cover their preorders. All of them.

Thats why I copy pasted part of their email here to let people know. So at least those on XDA checking this thread will avoid sending same query to them again and again :p

After all release date is the date when sales embargo is lifted. It does not guarantee that you will be able to actually buy the product that day or it will be in your hands that day.

And IIRC 2nd May is May Day holiday there. 29th is Royal wedding :p, so they have to ship out on 3rd.
[Galaxy S II General] dhruvmalik:
Apple is allowed to make exceptions ;)

I forgive them if you do.
[Galaxy S II General] MoonRaven:
Whoops wrong topic :) Will post something else here... maybe..

edit: here is something else :)
[Galaxy S II General] sckc23:
Juz went to a local carphone warehouse and was told stocks might come early next week=)
[Galaxy S II General] kreoXDA:
And? Stock might have come early last month, who cares. It is when they can sell it to you that is important :)
[Galaxy S II General] sckc23:
She did say i can get it next week as soon as stock arrives.. so i guess i'll be popping in every day then :D
[Galaxy S II General] nikzDHD:
For those who have pre-ordered from Expansys like me their response:

Hello,

The order was validate OK and now we are still waiting for release date. We got nothing confirmed and that’s why we are keeping the still as pre-order but the suppliers indicate we should get our 1st delivery in beginning of May.

Best regards

eXpansys UK

HTC & Parrot partner
[Galaxy S II General] Chilledbud:
Just cancelled my order with Expansys and re-ordered with Gum Mobile as they are sure it will be the 28th when they get to send the item out, so Friday being B/H I've opted for Saturday delivery at a slightly eye watering £20 extra, but that still comes in at the same price as Expansys, albeit without the Quidco, and means I'll not have to wait an extra week due to work rotas.

edit: They will also refund the £20 as you would expect if the item isn't sent on time.
[Galaxy S II General] turt:
I hope you won't regret your choice... Lots of shops pretend they'll get new phones earlier but they actually have no clue, they just read whatever is written on their listing from the distributor, which may or may not be up-to-date... Get this in your head: if Gum Mobiles get it early, all the UK retailers will get it early. It's the same shipment.

However big companies tend to send the phones faster because they have lots of workforce to handle the logistics for all these new smartphones.
[Galaxy S II General] :
In my experience with Android phone releases, Carphone Warehouse has always been the first, or Phones4u(with the desire hd) than online retailers, they seem to always get there shipments out and into stores quicker than the online retailers can send them out. Its why i always wait now;)

JD
[Galaxy S II General] HumanoidTalking:
I have the same feeling, online retailers will only send after official release and you can hand pick it from shops/ market on release. So the difference is shipping time
[Galaxy S II General] turt:
Well usually Expansys sends them the same day they receive it, and delivery is next day. It's the same as for "physical retailers" who get them next day after they've been sent from warehouses...

But of course it all depends on whether you have pre-ordered right on time, because usually if you pre-order late, you are not part of the first shipment (due to high demands)...
[Galaxy S II General] :
After HTC's fiasco's of the past, i will always take my chances with the retailers, HTC are the worlds worst at getting stock out, horrendous company;P Even worse now they are just reproducing old phones and calling them new names, plus they really are locking their bootloaders tight now a la apple, so its sammy all the way for me from now;)

JD
[Galaxy S II General] Dextrosan:
Now this is interesting.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/21/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-to-arrive-in-uk-on-april-27th-but-only-thro/
[Galaxy S II General] :
I would rather eat my left testicle with a glass of red wine than buy from them charlatans, joke company...;)

JD
[Galaxy S II General] Dextrosan:
:D Am I right assuming that they only sell the phone with contract?
[Galaxy S II General] :
You assume correct, they earn more money that way;)

JD
[Galaxy S II General] jakey91139:
I have ordered with mobiles.co.uk and they reckon they have it in stock now and it will definately be with me on Tuesday and its only Tuesday due to the bank holiday!

EDIT: Just got an email from them and they are refusing to confirm an exact date for delivery now..
[Galaxy S II General] turt:
Yeah, and you believe this crap? :D
[Galaxy S II General] :
Mobiles.co.uk are a child company to carphonewarehouse, they take from the same stock, if carphonewarehouse have not even put there prices up yet, you can be rest assured mobiles.co.uk do not have any stock.

Its worrying mw that CPW have not put pricing up and its just 1 week from release.... Really weird...

JD
[Galaxy S II General] Chilledbud:
You would have also though that mobiles.co.uk would have used a retail model not a pre release version of the phone should they have had some in stock for their short video review :

youtube.com/watch?v=1JRFnupI4SI
[Galaxy S II General] turt:
Don't know what you're talking about? Pricing is £494.95 SIM-free...

http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/mobiles/mobile-phones/SAMSUNG-GALAXY-S-2
[Galaxy S II General] :
WOW,

That must have only just been put up, lol

JD
[Galaxy S II General] jakey91139:
lol on further investigation looks liek ive been sucked in, they have now changed their website too! Bloody sales ppl!
[Galaxy S II General] MrYiff:
According to Engadget Phones4u have an exclusive few days and will have stock from the 27th of april:

http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/21/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-to-arrive-in-uk-on-april-27th-but-only-thro/

So far though their website is only listing contracts for Orange:

http://www.phones4u.co.uk/shop/shop_contract_details.asp?ItemKey=519740&NetKey=4
[Galaxy S II General] extrememonkey:
Come on O2 - all the resellers have your contract prices up, how about you give us your release date then I can upgrade and keep my unlimited data plan or im gonna start looking else where.....
[Galaxy S II General] Chilledbud:
No date as of yet on the CPW site, but have ordered a SIM free one in any case, easy enough to cancel one order before the date, worse case scenario I have two and sell one at cost.
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] netaware:
Hello, I just updated to Froyo and rooted my Fascinate and not the MENU and Home keys are not working..PLEASE help!

What did i do wrong!
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nitroglycerine33:
Did you flash a froyo radio through Odin? I would try flashing a modem/radio first and if that doesn't work try flashing the rom again.
[Fascinate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ewookie:
i'm sort of having this same issue. i just restored to full, stock froyo. what i've figured out:

if i boot the phone in airplane mode, no home or menu button response. if i turn airplane mode off and reboot, home and menu buttons work again.
[Thunderbolt Themes and Apps] droidboy850:
Somehow my Boot Animation disappeared? I'm running sense virus rom. I deleted all my boot animation. zips to try to get everything off the device and then I downloaded the stock animation and put it in the media file and the system custom resource file and it goes to my splash screen, then goes black, and then the phone comes on. Any idea how to fix this so I don't have just a black boot animation? Is there a stock boot animation around? What are the steps to properly installing it?
[Thunderbolt Themes and Apps] Rom-Addict:
Didu name it right? Some have to b VZW_bootanimation. Others just bootanimation

inc
[Thunderbolt Themes and Apps] Rom-Addict:
try this name it bootanimation i think thats what virus needs not VZW_bootanimation and pretty sure ur right about location(sys/customize/resource/)

still savin fora TB so dont have one to test
[Thunderbolt Themes and Apps] droidboy850:
Downloaded it and renamed it bootanimation.zip then copied it from my SD card in root explorer and placed it into my system/customize/resource folder along with my system/media folder.

Restarted my phone. Got my splash screen, then screen went black. No animation.

Then I tried it using VZW_Bootanimation.zip

No luck. WTF!!!!!
[Thunderbolt Themes and Apps] Rom-Addict:
Are u pasten 2 times?

inc
[Thunderbolt Themes and Apps] Rom-Addict:
It only goes in resources

inc
[Thunderbolt Themes and Apps] droidboy850:
Would it matter if it was in both though? It should still work even if it was in both...?
[Thunderbolt Themes and Apps] Rom-Addict:
Don't think so

inc
[Thunderbolt Themes and Apps] droidboy850:
Well I'm stuck. Ha.
[Thunderbolt Themes and Apps] Rom-Addict:
Take the one outta media?

inc
[Thunderbolt Themes and Apps] Rom-Addict:
have stock virus animation but too big to uplaod.......virus bootanimation is a bit dif from stock
[Thunderbolt Themes and Apps] Jc8206:
Extract all the files from the zip on your CPU.....hilight all the files and right click, select archive, when the window appears select zip, and from the drop menu select store....mine was doing this also if I just zip it.....hope this isn't too confusing
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] megarific:
i have flashed to phoenix rom that changes the icons like message,internet,gmail.

any1 have a zip for those galaxy s stock icons?
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pirateghost:
those icons are located within the apk files themselves. you would have to replace all those apps with the stock apps. why would you flash a themed rom if you didnt want the icons that went with it?
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] BWolf56:
@ Pirate - lolol that was a nice "In your face!" :p

@ OP - You can get Firefly if you want Team Phoenix's work but have a more stock styled ROM. + There are so many themes you can flash that I'm sure u'll find one to your liking ;)
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] megarific:
phoenix rom doesnt have stock theme -,-
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pirateghost:
Try Andromeda3
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] megarific:
tried,but prefer phoenix,faster,more animation
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pirateghost:
lol@faster....ok

then sounds like you need to deal with the icons or do as i already said you would need to do: REPLACE THE APPS WITH ONES FROM ANOTHER ROM WITHOUT A THEME.

reading comprehension goes a long way
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] megarific:
where and how? =.= newbieh ere
[HD2 General] 01rsrow:
Power button does not respond at any point.

*EDIT:except after battery out for a long time, then power button WILL turn the phone on, but then continues to not function as per usual.

However, the phone automatically turns on as soon as the battery is placed in, so it's not dead at least.

Also can not get the phone to be recognised on either of two computers (one running Win 7 and the other Vista) always get "device has malfunctioned etc"

Have re-flashed a ROM from SD but same problem. If holding down the Vol Down on start up (putting the battery in) I can get to bootloader, hence the re-flash. But holding down both gets to the hard reset 'warning' screen, but it won't let me press Vol Up to actually do the hard reset.

All in all a frustrating problem which means I have to remove my battery to turn my phone off and have to use the option from Windows Menu to lock the device.

Any help with any of the problems is greatly appreciated.

Also Power Button mechanical function is still normal.

Many thanks.
[HD2 General] T-Macgnolia:
Sounds like your end key has become faulty as well as your volume up button. Both of witch are common issues, especially the end button, but most peoples volume down button wears out first. This is do to the fact that the end/power key is in constant use from turning on and off the HD2 or from getting MAGLDR to pulled up a bootup for those running NAND Android. Also the volume keys take a lot of wear and tear from constant volume adjustment especially if you listen to alot of music on your HD2. Plus the volume ..down key takes extra wear and tear from being used to enter bootloader.
[HD2 General] reani2002:
hello

hello vsem:)
[HD2 General] 01rsrow:
Yes it does seem that way, however I have had teh battery out over night, when I put it back in this morning it DID NOT automatically initiate the boot sequence. But it did after I pressed the power button, so it must have read it to some extent?

Also when the phone is on I can change the volume up and down as per usual, its all a bit strange.

Any other way to initiate a hard reset other than that menu?

Thanks very much!
[HD2 General] galvic:
It seems you are having a hardware issue, try sending your device to the service centre.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] K J Rad:
I've seen a number of requests for this functionality and recently it became necessary for one user who had a disabled Home Key to clear cache and data without the use of ClockworkMod. I have reserached two methods to address this issue. These instructions require some familiarity of android, computer and tablet terminology and usage. Feel free to ask for clarifications in comments. Here we go...

Method I - Stock Recovery Command File

Technical: Stock Recovery command file can be used to perform a few additional functions as well as to alter the path to update files. These commands will execute with all privileges available to recovery mode.

Advantages: Very easy to use. Very little technical knowledge required. No third party software is required for use.

Prerequisites: You will need a MicroSD card formatted FAT32 and a method for transferring files from your computer to the MicroSD.

Usage:

1) Prepare a text file named "command" (no file extension) with one of the following commands on a single line. The wipe data command will wipe both data and cache. Wipe cache will wipe cache only.

--wipe_data

--wipe_cache

2) Place the file in a folder named "recovery" in the root directory of your MicroSD card.

3) From a powered down state, insert the MicroSD card into your tablet and boot into recovery by powering it on while holding down the Volume Up key.

4) Allow the command to execute completely then the tablet should reboot (this may not occur automatically depending on firmware installed).

Method II - Updater Script

Technical: The attached "Updater Scripts" perform delete commands (recursively if necessary) on the named directory or file(s). The directories are mounted automatically by the system before the script executes but it could be easily revised to include that step if necessary. The partitioning, formatting and directory structure are left untouched. Only files are deleted.

Advantages: No third party software is necessary for execution. Relatively easy to modify for more surgical precision (i.e. leaving installed apps but clearing possibly corrupted system data). Included example: "Clear Battery Stats"

Prerequisites: You will need a MicroSD card formatted FAT32 and a method for transferring files from your computer to the MicroSD.

Usage:

1) Download the attached archive (ClearData.zip) to your computer.

2) Extract the files to your computer. You should then have a folder named "recovery" (which contains a file named "command") and an additional archive named "update.zip"

3) Place the recovery folder and the update.zip in the root directory of the MicroSD card.

4) From a powered down state, insert the MicroSD card into your tablet and boot into recovery by powering it on while holding down the Volume Up key.

5) Allow the script to execute completely then reboot the tablet (this may occur automatically depending on firmware installed).
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mydave1:
This will become handy someday.

Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] K J Rad:
You're welcome. One quick note... the new stock recovery adds a menu simiilar to ClockworkMod. These methods will still work since the recovery folder/command file are checked first but it really isn't as necessary any more.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lrgche:
Need Help

Tried both methods above but either way I get to the viewsonic splash with the message "Booting recovery kernel image" in the upper left and it just stays there, stuck there, I left it for a long time to see and it never leaves that screen.

Any ideas?
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Loukoebel:
Me too

I can't get into clockworkmod either. My machine is running faster. I almost hate to mess it more.