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[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] stBlueJay:
Any ideas if i should use ID3v1 or ID3v2.3? From a quick Google search Android 2.3.3 seems to have an issue with reading id3 tags and correctly sorting mp3 files.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] B3311:
v2.3

10 char
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] stBlueJay:
I love this software :D Thanks man....

I tagged a load of alums with ID3v2.4 and they are being recognized.. happy days
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] kanako:
I personally use mediamonkey myself I found it with my own creative zen so I could add album art to the Id3 tags i got a licence just offering another option :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HyperEscape:
Has anyone actually tried this guide to unlock a SGS II to work with any GSM mobile operator's SIM worldwide.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1064978

I am a novice to Andriod world, however I am planning to buy a SGS II. If the method above does really work , then I might have the possibilty of buying an operator locked handset to be unlocked laters for usage with my operator.

It is a request to make more detailed sticky for a final and tested step-wise guide for this unlocking procedure for the benefit of the community.

Thanks.

Regards.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Astrakhan:
Hi,

At the end if the OP in the thread you mention you will find a link to an apk that will do all the work for you.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1092451

Best Regards.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HyperEscape:
What is apk and how can it work. Is it to be run on the PC or the phone. What is the way of installing it.

Thanks.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Astrakhan:
Ups, sorry for not being clear enough...

An apk is an android installable file.

In the following thread you will find a link to the apk itself (for manual install) and a link to the android market for automated install.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1092451

The only downside is that this app needs root to extract the unlock code. To root your device you need to follow the instructions on this other thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1056334

Best Regards
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HyperEscape:
Thanks,

So theoretically if i gain root access to the phone and run the attached APK file , it will possibly find out the unlock code for the mobile.

This unlock code would be SIM dependent (depending on which service provider's SIM i have inserted) or the handset specific, meaning that once the handset is unlocked it would accept virtually any service provider's SIM worldwide.

Thanks for the information.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Astrakhan:
The code is device specific, and will block any sim not being from your provider.

If you gain root access ,which is pretty straightforward with the guides available here in the forum and run that app you will get your unlock code.

Depending on the carrier you may even get an unlocked device. O2 seems to be giving both locked and unlocked phones.

Cheers!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HyperEscape:
From the above statement, I am a bit confused. Does it mean it will not block any SIM from any service provider.

I intend to buy a locked set from UK (which is usually when you buy a handset with contract) and unlock it to use elsewhere in world. The reason is obvious cost benefit which you get when buying a set with contract.

Is it possible via using this method.

Thanks.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Astrakhan:
What I wanted to say is that the unlock code does only depend on the device, not on the sim card you insert into the phone.

The sim lock, which that code removes, blocks any sims from providers other than your own.

You will be able to remove the sim lock with that app. The app will give you the unlock code you need.

On top of that, some of the O2 handsets that you buy subsidized are not sim locked (some are, some aren't) so, if you buy the phone from them on contract you may be lucky and get a sim free phone.

Best Regards.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JJEgan:
Like wise some PAYG O2 are unlocked .

jje
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sahajesh:
Odia's method worked fine for me and I learnt a lot about the phone by rooting - I'm unlocked and happy :-)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HyperEscape:
Alright, guess i would give it a try too.

Just would appreciate if you can guide with the following :

1. Does the phone needs to be in the home network (with the original operator SIM) in order to perform the rooting and install the APK file to get the unlock code.

2. Can we insert any other operator's SIM (which would be locked ofcourse) in the handset which may or may not be in the same country/network and still be able to access the phone main menu or screen to perform the rooting and hence unlocking activity.

3. How to install and run the APK file after rooting the device ( i see there already are other guides about how to perform rooting).

Thanks.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jeffiphone:
Does this app actually work for unlocking?

http://www.knowyourmobile.com/blog/903802/free_samsung_galaxy_s2_unlock_app_released.html

I'm a little hesitant to try it since I don't want to brick the phone.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Archer:
It's difficult to brick a phone with the unlock process because it's not something that can "just be done" to a phone. You generally run an app that gives you an unlock code. You then insert a SIM that shouldn't work, due to SIM locking, and it asks for the code.

This app works...

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.helroz.galaxysunlock
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jeffiphone:
I thought that if you entered an incorrect unlock code several times that it would screw the phone up, and in the article it mentions that if you run the app more than once it may "freeze" your phone.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ricey1986:
Make sure you back your efs up before you try to unlock. Just in case.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Odia:
1. No

2. Can be done without any SIM

3. Install Chainfire's APK from Market
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Odia:
Its impossible for Chainfire's APK to brick the phone, it does not make any writes only reads, this is of course the same for my manual method.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jeffiphone:
If you are rooted running the MIUI ROM and unlock the phone with this app will the phone still be unlocked if you flash a stock ROM back onto the phone?

Thanks
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Odia:
The unlock is permanent, the only way your phone would be re-locked would be by restoring your EFS which was locked.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bartapuce:
Steps i have done :

- Root phone.

- Backup EFS with "EFS Pro" (just in case)

- SGS2 SIM unlock code finder

And done ... all operators unlocked.:)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skellyyy:
I done it yesterday. All I had to do was:

- Root

- Galaxy S unlocker (works on S II)

That app backs up your EFS onto an SD card too. Then ilI'd advise you copy that file to your PC to keep it safe.
[General Topics] jdb78:
News on h-online.com is showing a dark future for Android... :eek:
[General Topics] lisajacobs:
Not a surprise for me to be honest. When software usage grows big, the interest of hacking it will increase as well. And since android is open source it makes it easier to get spyware or malware etc onto phones. Thats the advantage of apple i guess.
[General Topics] SuperDeform:
I feared this the most second to the actual monitoring of our phones.
[General Topics] Kyrra:
Google is trying to fix this, they know there is fragmentation and hardware vendors/carriers aren't updating the phones. Hopefully they can deliver on this promise.

It should be noted that phones don't tend to last nearly as long as Desktops (2-3 years at max).
[General Topics] oka1:
don't use your phone for banking not unless you have pgp for the phone on it
[General Topics] xisque:
Looks like android grew up so fast and without control.

It seens they're starting a new model in the android ice cream sandwich to solve that.
[General Topics] cozkan:
I hate windows, but like Android. I think Google grow up fastly with Android..
[General Topics] prizzprizz:
i think very different android with windows
[General Topics] I Am Marino:
Android will hit a dark phase I'm very sure when it becomes very open to malicious things but then it'll rebound and be on par with any other software out there.
[General Topics] secin:
i don't agree with you ~
[General Topics] hd2000:
I wish google would stick to their promises!
[General Topics] williamkingdom:
I don't install antivirus software on my android phone, I think it will slow down the phone
[General Topics] Jotokun:
Given the fast growth of Android, this is inevitable. However, its also like windows in that if you have common sense you shouldnt have problems (ex. not installing software to "fix registry errors"/"fix dalvik cache errors"*). Also, dont use the stock Android browser because it'll eventually become like IE in how it'll be targeted due to market share among android devices.

*Not something I've actually seen on the web, but it wouldn't surprise me if it existed.
[General Topics] I Am Marino:
If only I could find a decent alternative to stock.

Every other browser sucks IMO.
[General Topics] Jotokun:
Try Opera Mobile (not Mini). Its pretty good.
[General Topics] mahversion:
Google is trying to fix this, they know there is fragmentation and hardware vendors/carriers aren't updating the phones. Hopefully they can deliver on this promise.
[General Topics] I Am Marino:
I have, hate it. Sloppy looking.
[General Topics] patrickvanos:
I thinking of buying a laptop with android as OS, but I think they still have quite a way to go to really compete with other OS.

When big companies like adobe would decide to develop their software (E.g. Photoshop) on Android it would certainly make the step a lot easier for me.
[General Topics] av4tar:
even if the handsets run malware/virus protection like avg etc ?? how good are they?
[General Topics] beautyangel:
Kaspersky and friends and companies, they seems to see "MALWARE, VIRUS, VULNERABILITIES", everywhere and in every software. THEY ONLY DOING BUSINESS. The Only Goal is to MAKE more Profits and FOOL people. ALL BUL**** AND NONSENSE. even in our Panty they are able to find Viruses, Malwares, Vulnerabilities and much more...........:p
[General Topics] 99TheDude99:
I think Android is being developed really quickly. In compare to WM.
[General Topics] elfie:
+1

My 2 cents: Unless you want to keep the ecosystem closed and only cater "elite" users, as the popularity grows these attacks will grow, and you have to deal with them by regular security updates and common sense while installing softwares.
[General Topics] TheNerdymax:
Hate virus and malware...
[General Topics] il buono:
Android has developed quite quickly but this issue will more than likely be dealt with especially if consumers start bringing it up as a concern. Android will survive.
[General Topics] PharmCAT:
That's the price you pay for being successful and popular.
[General Topics] davidstre:
Android is windows mobile in 1 sense: its a highly customizable platform. the price of high customization is....alto of bugs. never any huge crippling bugs, but the more you do to a device, the more bugs youll have to work out. Just like windows mobile, non android users look at the bugs we have, and ignore the openness and power we have. So unless you are an android user or power android user...you might think the OS is just full of problems like Non Winmo users thought back in the day.
[General Topics] grot84:
Has any body a list pf nokias with WM7?
[General Topics] Pickx:
Lol, Kaspersky, quite the reliable source. They have a big incentive to push their irrelevant software. Take anything they say with a grain of salt.
[General Topics] vbetts:
I won't say Android is the new windows because truth be told that doesn't make sense, if you're gonna say that then you might as well say that the PS3 is the new Windows too. Any OS or platform that has enough attention with have risks, just because it's not all positive attention. People gloat that their Mac's and Os X doesn't have almost any viruses out there, but that's because Os X isn't used as much as Windows to be targeted.
[General Topics] tumpy:
I am with you on this one, all bull**** anytime a virus company put out statement like that they are the one who is making the malware and virus, if no virus no sales for there software. to me all virus makers has a in house malware section to keep their product selling..
[General Topics] Darkangel2002:
It very well could be
[Xperia Play General] Red_Kop:
Ok, so this is going to be different for everyone but I am having problems with the DPAD placement on my play.

I tend to hold a controller so that the straight of my thumb controls the dpad rather than the 'tip'.

Never had problems before, but the PLAY'S upper plastic (the bit with the screen) prevents me from doing this. There isn't enough room for me to control the dpad. To be more specific, the 'up' is the main problem. I have to tap it with the tip of my thumb instead of simply sliding over it.

Kind of frustrating since I'v been playing games this way for like 20 years. :(
[Xperia Play General] danieljamie:
I think its fine where it is, Kinda wish the analogue touch pads were more like the PSP :(
[Xperia Play General] zerojay:
D-pads are meant to be used with the tip of your thumb, which is why the d-pad placement is perfectly fine for most people.
[Xperia Play General] Red_Kop:
I know, that's what I am saying. I have to use the tip on the PLAY because the distance between the 'up' on the dpad and the top screen is so small. I can't comfortably slide like you are meant to on a dpad.
[Xperia Play General] gunstar3035:
I usually control d-pads using my chin, can't seem to do it on the Play better start a thread about it <_<

You are trying to play it in a way that was not intended, deal with it or sell the Play. Simple.Solution.
[Xperia Play General] AriStar:
i cant control it with my elbow! Helps me plox!!!!
[Xperia Play General] replicant101:
I just flop my **** onto the pads and they just do the job.
[Xperia Play General] gunstar3035:
lmfao! :d hahahaha
[Xperia Play General] waz000000:
I think your talking boll*cks I tried that and couldn't see the screen!
[Xperia Play General] replicant101:
Respect man.
[Xperia Play General] AndroHero:
haha, Thats made my day :D
[Xperia Play General] matknny:
Nice lol
[Xperia Play General] Nhialor:
So on XDA, you're stating that if you don't like how something is manufactured, get rid of it, yet this forum is dedicated to hacking and Modding...don't be so narrow minded! Yes, I know its different with hardware, but your reply completely contradicts the reason for this forum!
[Xperia Play General] gunstar3035:
^So...You telling me there is going to be a hack or mod to move the D-Pad? When that happens, and Unicorns make an appearance, let me know.

Think about it: OP is complaining that he can't use the D=Pad correct, then flat out states that he isn't using it correctly. What the F? Then thinks thats reason to start a thread?

Thats like me going to Dell's web site and complaining that I hit too many keys when typing with my head. I KNOW its intended to be used with my finger tips but I want to use my head for all typing...It makes as much sense as this topic.
[Xperia Play General] AriStar:
^ what he said
[Xperia Play General] waz000000:
this is ops post, i see nothing wrong with it at all, and the guy who posted about elbows was joking?!?

guys you need to chill a little and think "does this post benefit anyone" if the answer is "no" ermmm don't post lol

A lot of peeps use the dpad with the straight of the thumb myself included but luckily don't have an issue.
[Xperia Play General] AriStar:
some of these posts provide comic relief.

honestly though i have no issues with the d-pad, it works very well.
[Xperia Play General] ncaissie:
"^So...You telling me there is going to be a hack or mod to move the D-Pad? When that happens, and Unicorns make an appearance, let me know"

There have been d-pad extensions. I have seen them on the original NES controller. They even made them for the ipad/iphone. I think he just wanted to know if anyone else has had trouble using it.

Btw did you get my PM?
[Xperia Play General] AriStar:
nope no pm
[Xperia Play General] gunstar3035:
Was the PM to me or AriStar?

Also I didn't recieve a PM.
[Xperia Play General] ncaissie:
The pm was to gustar. I know someone who uses that name on another forum and was just wondering if you were the same person.
[Xperia Play General] gunstar3035:
What forum? If it was from gamefaqs its me. If its from PSN its also me. But my xbox gamertag is TeamGunstar
[Xperia Play General] ncaissie:
It's not you. If it was you would have recognized my name.

The site isn't really a forum, more of a blog site that people post a lot on.

Gamer.blorge.com
[Xperia Play General] maxiiiamsta:
Well i use the dpads with my knee and use the buttons with my ear works perfect
[Xperia Play General] Nhialor:
Which is why I clearly stated its different for hardware. And its not like he's using it in a massively different way, he's only using slightly differently. But meh
[Xperia Play General] nelly_boy:
For me they messed it up. Maybe I have big hands but if you turn it upside down, it is so much more secure in your hands. Where as the standard way, your palms have nothing to rest on and your are relying on the pressure middle two fingers (pressing the back) against the thumbs (pressing the front) which feels alien compared to snes, playstaion , xbox controllers.

Upside would be perfect for me, but alas no shoulder buttons. :(
[Xperia Play General] waz000000:
I use my tongue, since i got my play the missus has been well chuffed!
[Xperia Play General] sdlaurin:
My wife ate mine for spending to much time on it but now when I punch her in the stomach I can hear crash do his spin attack
[Xperia Play General] replicant101:
This thread is doomed XD
[Xperia Play General] maxiiiamsta:
Lol my gf plays with it more then i do. When im home all i hear is plz can i play angry birdsssss im like no ***** im owning nubs on nova shhhhht
[Xperia Play General] waz000000:
er what?
[Xperia Play General] Gonzo__:
So do you play with your handset upside down ?
[Xperia Play General] Terminator02:
but an extension wouldn't work on a slider, it is how it is

that's crazy, i just tried it now and it actually doesn't feel that bad, however i'm fine with it the normal way, i just put my pinkies on the bottom and my ring/middle fingers on the back for support, then everything else falls into place

and you guys are kind of being jerks to the OP, I've heard of other people who do the same thing, they like to be able to press one button with their knuckle and the other with their tip, i guess he'll just have to get used to only using his tips though
[Xperia Play General] Xencer:
Just the tip man
[Xperia Play General] DeadlyDazza:
I think you're all being quite rude to the OP tbh, and there's no excuse for rudeness.

OP, i had the exact same problem as you, the best way I found to work around this was to use my highly developed mutant telepathic ability to move the pads.

I can also open the slider of the Play with my mind from across the room!
[Xperia Play General] AriStar:
oh and making him think that HE is the problem and must change HIMSELF is the better than our suggestions?
[Xperia Play General] gunstar3035:
LMFAO! XD

Pwnd.
[Xperia Play General] Red_Kop:
Don't think I've ever seen a thread with so many failed attempts at humour.
[Xperia Play General] sdlaurin:
Last I looked nerds werent funny except to look at
[Xperia Play General] ncaissie:
I'm a nerd. :(
[Xperia Play General] nelly_boy:
Yes, but only on emulators of course where I can remap the keys

Games where I have to use shoulder buttons alas I have to play normally,
[Nook Color General] justinhoang_am:
After charged, my nook color cannot turn on and I cannot boot form sd card. I am using phiremod 6.0. Somebody help me. :mad:
[Nook Color General] justinhoang_am:
Anybody can help me!
[Nook Color General] JT75:
Was it working before you tried to charge it?
[Nook Color General] JT75:
If the power cord turned green then I would try to hold the power button for about 20 seconds
[Optimus One, P500, V General] 4silvertooth:
Well you can call this phone Rolls Roys for the poor.
[Optimus One, P500, V General] mihir287:
Haha great analogy.

At the person who asked this question, you can't expect hd goodness in this price bracket. But the O1 is probably the best performer among similar priced handsets.
[Optimus One, P500, V General] hon kin:
Agreed! The nearest competitor will be the Galaxy Ace...

But the amount of RAM available is too little compare to O1.

So, i still prefer myO1 =)

Remember this: You get what you pay for.
[Optimus One, P500, V General] Hanny:
replying directly to your question, no, optimus one doesnt lag when playing HD games :)

I play Need For Speed shift smoothly as butter on my phone :) and I love my phone so much

so enjoy the O1 it is really much more worthy than its prices ;)
[Optimus One, P500, V General] onlymeipse:
This phone is the best in his price range but obviously you can't compare it to an high-end phone like nexus one... just you have to know that there's no flash player support...
[Optimus One, P500, V General] tigra16:
for me angry birds rio have lagg
[Optimus One, P500, V General] Hanny:
it's just because angry birds are overloaded with particles.. they have to calculate every boxes, wood etc's complete physical movement, but if you wait for ~10secs after loading a level, all things will be smoothier

and i guess ther isnt only angry birds are HD, those gameloft games are working so well because they have the preload mechanism :)
[Optimus One, P500, V General] tigra16:
Thank you mate :) for quick reply :)

cheers
[Optimus One, P500, V General] hon kin:
Honest one, it lags when you are on stock, and lags in Angry Birds too, but not on every level, just those big levels with lots of object. And it does better than Wildfire, which i intend to buy before i made my research.

Anyway, i wanna say that, my phone can run NFS Shift smoothly, which i don't expect it previously[on stock kernel and rom man!]!.

So, enjoy your O1, it is a great phone, with superb all rounder stats.
[Optimus One, P500, V General] Abhiroxx:
i play asphaly5, nfs shift, eternal legacy, assassins creed, dungen hunter, gangster, gangster2, hero of sparta smoothly

and avatar and brothers in army with little lag
[Optimus One, P500, V General] pumix:
I'm using Mik's CM7 MOD, and while everything runs much better than on stock, I still get lag on heavier games..

Overall though, good phone!
[Optimus One, P500, V General] heiszakee:
everything runs better on stock?
[Optimus One, P500, V General] Hanny:
lol! of course not

he meant CM7 is better THAN stock

optimus one stock rom is never for gaming, it even lags when opening a .doc :/

truely recommend to give up stock, bro
[Optimus One, P500, V General] heiszakee:
Looks like i misunderstood what he was sayin... :P I gave up stock a long time ago! Thnx!