yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[General Questions and Answers] juzz86:
If I'm not mistaken, the XDA Serra is just a rebadged HTC Touch Pro right?

Have a look here, it's the Android thread for the TP. You should be able to find a complete flashing package there (I even saw a Gingerbread one). This forum has been moved from the front page, but you'll find it under 'legacy devices'

Good luck, and welcome to XDA :)
[General Questions and Answers] russmichaels:
Yes it is a rebranded htc touch.

I finally discovered that the ext2 file can only be used on Linux, which seems daft if you ask me as most people wanting to do this will be using windows. anyway I finally found a tool that allowed me to extract the file on windows so I have progressed past that block. However I could not get it working using aforementioned guide.

So I carried on searching and I did find a guide on xda-developers as well and tried to follow that, but there are files missing in the download link on this site, the startup files and folder are missing, as are many other key files so I could not follow that guide either.

I finally found a guide with a working download with all files and got it all installed, selected the right startup file for my phone and got Haret to run, the install seems to happen, but I am just left at command prompt, it doesn't boot into Android. I cannot read what it says on the screen as the text is too small, so I have no idea what the problem is.
[General Questions and Answers] juzz86:
Sounds like you're hanging at the bootloader. Wipe the SD card, reformat it and try what you did again. I had a similar issue running an SD build on my HD2 first time. Let me know how you get on. PM me if you need to :)
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] saudoo:
Hi guys,

I was wondering if it would be possible to redirect calls from your android phone to your Xoom. What I would like is to have some kind of functionality that would enable the phone and Xoom to wirelessly interchange speaker sound and recorded sound.

My dream: My Xoom is home at standing in it's dock. It's live on my local Wifi. The second my own phone enters is being assigned with new IP-addresses (read: I'm comming home) it will tell the Xoom that it's online. By doing to it will either automatically redirect all calls to the Xoom or you would be able to do it manually.

Then maybe I could hook it up to my amplifier and my tv via DLNA... just for the fun of it. :P

Just to be able to walk around, not wearing a headset, talking with people... and maybe even see them live on screen (3g video call) would be awesome! Please tell me that something like this is already possible. {;~)
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] nookkin:
Sorry if this is a n00b question... but I've been able to unmount and remount the SD card in my HD2, or connect it to my computer via USB (which unmounts it on the phone side), all while running Android from that same card.

I'm wondering if this is safe to do, or if the only "safe" method is shutting down Android and rebooting into Windows Mobile. After all, the 1GB data.img and the Android system are both kept on the card, so if it is unmounted, you'd think the system would crash or otherwise corrupt data...

Thanks.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Theonew:
I do think the system would crash or be corrupted because if all the files are running from the SD card and then it is removed, then all files would not be accessible causing the system to crash or even worse - corrupt data. Whenever run it from the SD card and connect it to my computer I use the app called "Dual Mount SD" which allows me to still access my SD card (from my phone), which means the android files on the SD card can still be accessed by the phone for the system to still run. I believe this way is the safest.:)
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Dr.Move:
I read somewhere that someone removed it and nothing happened, but take it from someone who tried it: Do NOT remove the card from the phone when it's running android. and unless the developer specifically says that it's safe to connect his build through diskdrive mode do not connect it that way as well!

I'm using the above mentioned program and it works fine. Music and other media files will be recognized by the music app only after you rescan the card using any free tool available (search the net/market for a tool to rescan the card on android) and that's all you need
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] shadowhawk2020:
Just what the title implies, I am running Vegan Ginger and I cannot get Amazon cloud music to play. The program loads, and everything works up until I hit play. Then I get an FC. Any tips?

Thanks,

Shadow
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] tedlogan42:
Seems to be an issue with the new update, which is odd since it says it was about fixing an issue with CM7. I restored back to 2.0.2, and it resolved it.
[G Tablet Themes and Apps] shadowhawk2020:
Thanks, found the apk from Google!
[Desire HD Themes and Apps] Ghaztehschmexeh:
Sorry if this is the wrong place to ask, but is there an app to replace the in-call app? I think it's rather ugly and it's the last thing I need to replace to get my phone looking perfect.

Thanks.
[Desire HD Themes and Apps] darwich:
you mean the app you make calls with?

- Check out Dialer One :) .. my favorit!

highly customizeable and you can change colours and themes as you wish ..

i think there is also an app called " go dialer " not sure tho ..
[Desire HD Themes and Apps] Ghaztehschmexeh:
I already use GO Dialer, but when I hit call it ask to "dial out" and goes to the default android (in-call?) app. Thanks for the suggestion though :)
[Desire HD Themes and Apps] darwich:
i think its matter of looking into the settings :) ..
[Desire HD Themes and Apps] Ghaztehschmexeh:
I'll have a play then :)
[G Tablet Accessories] EL TEJANO:
It's my understanding that the dock station has the ability to charge our devices as well.

How feasible or is it possible to create a cable with the dock connector that allows one to charge the G-Tab via usb?

I really hate lugging around the bulky charging plug that comes with our units.
[G Tablet Accessories] h3llphyre:
Won't happen. USB is 5V, the GTablet requires 12V in.
[G Tablet Accessories] usofrob:
I believe it is possible to increase the voltage through electronics trickery, but I believe the main problem is that USB connections aren't rated for enough current to really charge the device.
[G Tablet Accessories] h3llphyre:
There's no "trickery" involved. It's possible to do it, but it requires electronics to be added. And yes, USB doesn't supply enough power.
[Galaxy S II General] nikzDHD:
There are many questions being asked in various threads about NFC so lets stick all NFC enquiries into one thread.

What do we know so far?

From the UK model's there are no signs of NFC, however the Korean version does. Why is this?

The Korean service is provided KT, based on NFC phones and SIM cards.

"In Korea, there were 2~3 smartphones that embedded NFC including Nexus S. But in the problem of blocking SWP between USIM and NFC chipset, Nexus S is not that well promoted as the NFC phone. So Galaxy S2 may be accepted as the first NFC phone by consumers. And if iPhone 5 doesn’t embed NFC, Galaxy S2 is very important for carriers and card companies to want to drive the NFC payment.

Among active movements around the NFC business such as Korea Communication Commission’s ‘Grand NFC Korea Alliance, infrastructure is rising as the key issue to activate the market. And it’s a good opportunity for carriers to distribute Galaxy S2 which is designed for SIM-based SE.

After the launch of Galaxy S2, Samsung will adopt NFC in most of its smartphone line-up."

Which brings us to the UK version, from many sources on the web, Samsung is keen to blow NFC up big in the UK, they are planning to work with Visa for the Olympics:

http://www.nearfieldcommunicationsw...ing-nfc-payments-to-the-london-2012-olympics/

So that states from 2012 onwards, starting in the UK then Europe.

Mastercard and orange are working together to bring out a NFC phone, which will be the Samsung Wave 578:

http://www.whatmobile.net/2011/02/samsung-wave-578-gets-nfc-addition/

Not sure if Mastercard or Barclaycard, however these will be all based on SIM BASED NFC. A high capacity sim card replacing the standard sim cards.

Going back to 2010, Samsung trialling out Sim based NFC:

http://www.mobilemarketingmagazine.com/content/sim-based-nfc-payments-pilot-runs-mwc

Now Samsung is jumping on board the NFC bandwagon, as Mobile Business Briefing reports, with news that the company will be working with Visa to produce a branded Olympics handset featuring contactless mobile payments.

The phone will use a Visa enabled sim card to facilitate purchases from retailers with the necessary contactless technology. Some 60,000 retail outlets in London will apparently be set to accept NFC payments by the time the games rolls around in 2012.

The only question which remains is what network operator Samsung is going to get on board with…

So after all that, we may have to wait until next year maybe in the UK for a specific NFC based phone which will allow the new sims. The UK S2 in that sense will most likely not have NFC as we are not ready for it just yet.

Maybe we will see a NFC version in the near future or the Samsung Galaxy S3 rumoured for end year will house this once UK carriers have piloted their NFC tests!
[Galaxy S II General] 9mmpistol:
Oddly phones4u who are the only uk store to actually have some in the warehouse go out their way to state it houses nfc to use you phone as a credit card. I'm starting to think it might vary from shop to shop. This could be confusing!
[Galaxy S II General] kreoXDA:
I think they all procure physical devices from same source.

But different shops grab specs from different Samsung web site :)

Or may be everyone is lucky, that metal frame around the camera lens IS the NFC antenna, and all this phone needs is a software upgrade to enable NFC functionality ;)
[Galaxy S II General] BoogWeed:
I think it's pretty poor of Samsung not to be totally transparent about who is getting what varient and when.. i.e. Exynos/Tegra, Super AMOLED+/LCD, NFC/Non NFC, 16GB/32GB...
[Galaxy S II General] Beards:
Clove have just released a blog stating the UK SGSII will NOT be shipping with NFC.
[Galaxy S II General] HumanoidTalking:
God its bad, Samsung should have cleared what region is getting what, Clove and expansys said repeatedly to me that NFC will there...

Its bad marketing by Samsung..Misrepresentation under English Law :) sue-able offense.
[Galaxy S II General] HTC_Spree:
I think all early versions of the phone will not have NFC then... I hoped the german version would be an exeption, but I belive it is the same physical batch because it comes similar early to the market. :mad:
[Galaxy S II General] jimbiye:
I actually asked them to verify that with Samsung since all the review said NFC were missing. They got back to me last night before posting the blog to confirm that there won't be NFC. I don't know why Samsung never told them that before or why they never verified this with the rest of the specs to begin with...
[Galaxy S II General] Beards:
I know.... You can also read a small bit about NFC here not impressed.
[Galaxy S II General] ankydu:
well according the the official samsung galaxy s2 specification webpage it says that the thickness is 8.49mm. Also under the NFC specs there was a line saying that with phones with the NFC chip, the thickness would vary. Now the korean version is launched and its with NFC chip, and indeed in the official samsungtomorrow korean site ( here http://samsungtomorrow.com/1145) the thickness is given as 8.89mm. So I guess we can safely assume that galaxy s2's with 8.89 mm thickness are the ones with nfc chip. So Before its launched in your region if you find 8.49mm thickness under the specs sheet that consider its without nfc. :)
[Galaxy S II General] Pulverizer:
Yes, I lived in korea. And we think 0.5mm differrence is our Korea galaxy S2 model(SHW-M250S/M250K) embedded TDMB module.

(if you learn about TDMB, please refer follow link

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_Multimedia_Broadcasting)

usually most of korea cellphone embedded TDMB module and,

as a result, phone thicker then non-dmb embedded phone.

So our korean think Korea galaxy S2 is thicker then EU galaxy S2.
[Galaxy S II General] hshah:
Expansys told me yesterday that their stock has the NFC chip... I even asked the guy to double check etc. and mentioned what everyone had been saying on forums. If it arrives without the NFC chip (which it probably will) I am going to kick up a fuss.
[Galaxy S II General] HumanoidTalking:
I have repeatedly asked Expansys to recheck and confirm that what ever specs are mentioned on your webpage will be present in my phone when they ship.. They said yes, It will be same phone (specs) as mentioned on the web.. Lets see
[Galaxy S II General] creashor:
NFC

I got mine from P4U yesterday and I can not find any sign of an NFC chip. Nothing comes up in the hardware profile and there is no app to define credit card information etc.
[Galaxy S II General] Beards:
Thanks... It is now 100% confirmed Samsung did not release the SGS II on the UK market with the chip.

Bloody annoying what!

Samsung make great hardware but their marketing, advertising & P.R need to be taken down a peg or two.

Samsung UK must have known all along the current UK SGS II would not have the chip, so why was it not mentioned as such.

You simply can not advertise something when clearly it is not.
[Galaxy S II General] r2001uk:
It is a clear case of false advertising. Absolutely everything I read prior to purchase said it had nfc. I didn't see even the slightest speculation that it was not going to be included.

I'm not too bothered though. In reality, I have no use for nfc just yet - and I can't see me keeping this phone for more than a year (not the phone's fault, I just like to stay fairly current).
[Galaxy S II General] ankydu:
I just now made a request (tweet) to samsung india twitter account:

Please take ur time in getting the sgs2 to India, but please include the NFC Chip, we really want a future ready device. :)

I request all indian xda members to do the same.

heres the link: http://twitter.com/#!/samsung_mobiles
[Galaxy S II General] uncanny:
Can anyone tell me how to verify before buying if a particular Galaxy S2 has built in NFC chip? Will it say﻿ on the box? usually sellers have sealed package. ﻿Do I have to remove the battery cover for physical evidence or literally measure the thickness? Also, how to verify the variants of LCD/AMOLED and CPUs?

I'll greatly appreciate if anyone has any info on this, it's my major concern. I hate it when I pay top dollars and find that my boss or colleague has the same phone with better cpu and extra feature.:rolleyes:

Cheers in advance.
[Galaxy S II General] DKMIK:
I can't see how or why they would make to models, where is the money in that, i only see unhappy costumer.:confused:
[Galaxy S II General] HyperEscape:
Exactly the question I had in my mind.

Would really appreciate if someone can really come up with a concrete answer.

Maybe if some SGS II users from korean market join us here then they would be able to tell us how to identify a NFC/non NFC enabled SGS II or where does it really shows up or mentioned.

Thanks.
[Galaxy S II General] obakesan:
Hi,

Was searching around for some info on the Korean model and noticed the Korean version seems to have more metal around the SIM card area. I wonder if this is for the NFC? not 100% sure but seems to be a difference from what I've seem of the UK versions shown.

Cheers,
[Galaxy S II General] HTC_Spree:
Hi everyone,

in this unboxing vid: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDCv2UR-rbQ

of the korean version you can see on 3:23min an app on the screen called "go NFC". So I am pretty sure that they will have NFC.
[Galaxy S II General] janne303:
where in europe can I buy the NFC version? Or do they come as they going to be here in sweden? (Summer 2011)
[Galaxy S II General] HumanoidTalking:
Yea you are right man, you got a Eye, I have seen this before like 5 times :) but couldnt notice it..

3 models/variants in Korea, 1 is without NFC
[Galaxy S II General] HumanoidTalking:
Posted some more info here

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=13325822&postcount=700
[Galaxy S II General] HTC_Spree:
At amazon.de NFC is written in the headline of the advertisement so I am still hoping that it will come to Deutschland.

Maybe we will know more tomorrow when samsung is presenting the sgs2 official within the "Galaxy on ice" - event at Frankfurt.
[Galaxy S II General] HumanoidTalking:
I have tried to find any Korean online retailer for couple of hours, No luck, Apparently they are only one with NFC.. It might come later to EU
[Galaxy S II General] Quist:
Sweden was the first country to get confirmation that the first wave of devices will not have NFC in them. Loads of people then began ordering from the UK, but it turned out to the be same deal there.

All be know so far is that NFC enabled devices will come to these markets later in the summer, I would guess the Q3 timeframe.

It may come out elsewhere in Europe, but feeling I get is the hardware versions available in the EU will all be the same, meaning once one country begins to get the NFC devices, the others will too.

The tell-tale sign that a device does not have NFC is if it has confirmed dimensions of 8.49 mm thickness. Apparently the ones with NFC are 8.9 mm thick.
[Galaxy S II General] HTC_Spree:
I dont think that the NFC version is so much thicker! NFC does only need a very small and thin silicone chip and an antenna which could be very thin too!

The thick version is the one with TV-support for korean market only.

I am working the R&D-sector and could get more information about the technology behind NFC soon. I will talk to my colleague who is familiar to this topic next week.
[Galaxy S II General] Quist:
One of the previous posts from somebody over there said that the one with both NFC and the TV support was something like 9.3 mm thick.

Still, point is, Samsung have always said there will be a difference in the thickness with/without NFC. The device without NFC is 8.49mm thick. Ergo - a device confirmed as being 8.49mm thick does not have NFC.
[Galaxy S II General] HumanoidTalking:
You are very right mate.. i have up in the tread posted one link for korean reviews
[Galaxy S II General] nikzDHD:
Read the battery :-)

Swyped from my Desire HD using XDA App
[Galaxy S II General] golf2vr6:
lol :eek: :p
[Galaxy S II General] Quist:
Brilliant!
[Galaxy S II General] steve228uk:
Looks like the SD card is in a different place too!
[Galaxy S II General] troed:
Seems that in the first series delieverd in the EU there is no NFC chip (not only in the UK no NFC)........................
[Galaxy S II General] HumanoidTalking:
Same is my impression.. I think for some region it might not come at all (like some African/ Asian/ Middle east countries).
[Galaxy S II General] HyperEscape:
If I am able to get the set from Korea/Singapore market, hopefully it would have the NFC and optional TDMB (TV) chip embedded.

But will it be unlocked for use elsewhere in the world on other operators, second and most importantly will it have english language interface.

Reading from all around there internet I am still not clear whether unlocked NFC enabled handsets are available for online ordering from South Korean and will they have English Language.

Interestingly what is the deal with the retail package shown in the you-tube video posted in thread # 22 on page 3 of this conversation.

It has two batteries and an additional extra battery/desktop cradle charger for the phone itself, which is pretty awesome deal. How can we get this (SKU) retail unit.

Thanks for sharing any information.
[Galaxy S II General] HumanoidTalking:
Korean Sets do have English language as option but the issue is that they are designed for Local market, which means you cant use them on different mobile frequencies.. If you buy from any of 3 operates they will be locked.. I myself have been looking for online retailer in Korea how can ship it, but unlocked version with international Frequencies..

No luck till now..

Not sure about Singapore specs.
[Galaxy S II General] El Salvador:
If you can't order it directly, use a proxy. Maybe someone on this forum is willing to help you out.
[Galaxy S II General] Pulverizer:
Korea Glaxyy S2 have 3 models exist.

3 models Common issues are all models purchase using "conract'.

Normally can't buy by retail price at retail store.

[SHW-M250S]

SKT - WCDMA/GSM support (UMTS 900/2100, GSM 900/1800/1900),unlocked

SK-MMS use (NOT OMA-MMS(only service available in Korea) , NFC support, TDMB support(only service available in Korea)

[SHW-M250K]

KT - WCDMA/GSM support (UMTS 900/2100, GSM 900/1800/1900),unlocked

(maybe)OMA-MMS support,NFC support, TDMB support(only service available in Korea)

[SHW-M250L]

LG U+ CDMA Rev.B Support (CDMA 800/1800) ,may be can't use another country.

NFC not support, TDMB support (only service available in Korea)

If you lucky, you will purchase Korea GS2, i recommend KT(SHW-M250K) model.

because, KT model support OMA-MMS, so your country support above radio

frequency, you can use Call, Data, SMS, MMS perectly use.

May be... !!!! (not confirmed..)

If I some information acquired, I'll update at this thread. :)
[Galaxy S II General] HumanoidTalking:
I think you are from South Korea and understand the language, I am been using Google translate to understand the specs :) :)

So you recommend KT(SHW-M250K)? Exynos Dual core 1.2 GHz, SuperAMOLED+, 8.9 mm thickness, NFC?

Can you tell if their is any online retailer selling & Shipping unlocked SGS2? can we buy from abroad?

Thanks for your post
[Galaxy S II General] nikzDHD:
So it is a NFC enabled SIM, guess this technology is not widely implemented in Europe yet hence so NFC yet! This will change within the next few months in the UK anyway before the Olympics.
[Galaxy S II General] P-Eazy:
Once and for all

OK Guys...to settle this once and for all!! This is a direct reply from samsung UK.

Customer reference number: 2112917373

Email response ID: 1103801416

Please quote your customer reference number when contacting Samsung

Dear Mr. P-Eazy,

Thank you for contacting Samsung and I have pleasure in providing the

following assistance.

Regarding your query about the Galaxy S II and whether it supports NFC or not, the answer is no. The UK and

worldwide release Galaxy S II does not support NFC. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

If you require any further assistance, please contact Samsung again and

we will be more than happy to help.

Kind regards,

Sam Fisher

Online Support Team

SAMSUNG Customer Support Centre

Need to contact the Samsung Customer Support Centre?

…by EMAIL using the link below and we aim to answer your email within

one business day

https://contactus.samsung.com/customer/contactus/formmail/mail/MailQuest

ionProduct.jsp?SITE_ID=31

…by TELEPHONE during our opening hours Monday – Saturday, 9am – 6pm

UK customers 0330 SAMSUNG (7267864)

EIRE customers 0818 717100

…by LETTER and we aim to acknowledge your letter within one business day

of receipt

Samsung Customer Support Centre

PO Box 479

GATESHEAD

NE9 9BJ

United Kingdom

…by FAX and we aim to acknowledge your fax within one business day

UK customers 0330 7260001

EIRE customers +44 (0)117 915 6736
[Galaxy S II General] HumanoidTalking:
didnt you asked them, why did they advertised it in 1st place.. they never said its only for Korea WTF
[Galaxy S II General] HyperEscape:
Thanks Pulverizer,

This is some very useful information which you have shared.

As already said can you help us or inform us about any online retailer (web shop) or any other way to buy the SGS II model SHW-M250K (unlocked) from south korea.

If you get to know of any information please update us all over here.

Thanks.