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[Galaxy S II General] emze:
2.3.4 EU edition via ODIN

i got my SGS2 about 3 days back and i flashed the I9100XXKH3 release initially. but there was no video chat on google talk. so i switched to I9100XXKG2 which is also 2.3.4 and has gtalk with voice/video chat. although i have not yet gone through the battery cycle, i must say, the AOS(Android OS) bug is persistent in this release. with out any usage, my battery dropped 10% in 4 hr 30min. dominant program being Android OS.

Can anybody suggest a F/W (obviously 2.3.4) with gtalk+voice/video chat and a good battery life(or at least a decent one)? even the chinese and singapore versions are 2.3.4 but i haven't heard much about them.
[Galaxy S II General] digi_fort:
What i've realized over my prolonged usage is that it also depends on how and what you use. Obviously the stock ROM XWKF3 2.3.3 (that's what i got) sucked big time when it came to battery life draining my battery in 14-16 hrs. It was one of the reasons i decided to switch to odin update instead of Kies. You can increase battery life tremendously by compromising on certain things. I'll give you a few examples.

1) Live Wallpapers : This is common sense switch to a regular one and you'll see your display hogging much less in the battery meter.

2) Dark / Primarily Black Wallpaper : This to works brilliantly as the base pixels for AMOLED display are black so a black wallpaper consumes much less power than a white one as much less pixels need to be displayed.

3) You can use apps like Juice Defender for saving battery life. I say this because this app is highly recommended by many and is quite configurable. Although i'm not using it i have installed it and plan on using it soon.

there are many more such tips with a combination of them together you can increase you battery life along with keeping your desired ROM. For more info see this thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1234264

also some people have gone the lengths to test various ROMS for their battery life but i believe they are custom ROMS so you need to ROOT. For details see this thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1229633

I think XXKG5 or KG6 has GTalk Video with a better battery life (i'm not sure though you can check various other threads.) or use Skype instead :D

Also hit thanks if you like my post :D
[Galaxy S II General] hriday26:
Sensation for exchange!

I don't know if I can list it over here.. But I'll give it a shot if its not allowed let me know so I can delete the post.

I have a HTC Sensation(with bill and 1 year warranty) used in perfect condition located in Mumbai, looking to try out the galaxy s2 if anyone in Mumbai or nearby is interested in exchanging please let me know, unlocked bootloader and tons of games and apps already installed.

Thanks!
[Galaxy S II General] emze:
hey, i got your point and believe me, i am already doing everything you mentioned above except the juice defender(and i don't intend using it either). the stock 2.3.3 that came with the phone used to heat up the phone(the android OS bug) which i do not see in the XXKG2 which i currently have.

the main reason i switched to 2.3.4 ahead of its OFFICIAL KIES release is because of gtalk. and i did not want to get custom rom just yet or even root the device.

besides, i dont really use skype. it is banned in middle east(and i need video chat for that country too) hence gtalk is the only option.
[Galaxy S II General] digi_fort:
Ok no skype ........ got it :D

There is also a thread here where some one has ripped out the GTalk Video APK file from the source ROM so that people may be able to use it with Custom or Stock ROMs already on their phone. I'm not able to find it :(

If you are root or plan to do so pick out your ROM and embed the APK over default APK (Yes you can do that :D). And you are good to go.

Nope found it. See thread for details

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1068721

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I would doubt if anybody would do that. Once you've tasted the SGS2 there is no looking back :eek:

Also another update on android the next android version (number not assigned to it yet) after ICS is to be called 'Jelly Bean'. PPL at google sure do have a sweet tooth. :D
[Galaxy S II General] emze:
i had... err.. still have.. the root 1.3 for gtalk. but the thing is, i don't want to root either. i know i'm being a pain the butt hole.. but.. err... i am just trying my luck :)

any who! i guess i will hold on to the KG2 for the moment.
[Galaxy S II General] digi_fort:
Lemme check if i come across any ROM for Video GTalk with acceptable battery i'll let you know :D
[Galaxy S II General] sunny_ag:
As India has yet to get the 2.3.4 version. What are the consequences of flashing 2.3.4 version of China or Singapore?
[Galaxy S II General] goldbergx:
To answer your the question in your signature, ROOT IT, just because it is much more fun if nothing else...
[Galaxy S II General] Raven'sSight:
yes :D and have you noticed how they have been following the alphabetical order...

Cupcake ... Donut ... Eclair ... GingerBread ... HoneyComb ... Icecream Sandwich ... now Jelly Bean ...Next ??? Kulfi ??? :P :D
[Galaxy S II General] emze:
thanks buddy :)

you can do the honors and post your findings on this page :)

most usually stick to the EU version of releases. i wanted to actually try the Sg one... so, you can hopefully find a feedback sometime later :D
[Galaxy S II General] Virtualsk:
I saw sammobile tweet about 200,000 members this weekend. I am suspecting that this weekend we might get a new ICS Leak from sammobile.

Sammobile is known for creating hype for thier website. So for 200,000 we might get a new leak. What Say Guys ?
[Galaxy S II General] kryptoner:
For the first time I saw this thread quite for more than 10 hours :-O

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Galaxy S II General] bala_gamer:
People always higher priority than our mobile. Once they become available they will be here.
[Galaxy S II General] TheQuarterMile:
Anyone ere uses a spare battery? Had asked bout it before but no one replied...

Is this worth it with an external battery?

http://www.ebay.in/itm/Genuine-Sams...er-S-II-Original-Battery-Cradle-/250918768754
[Galaxy S II General] qsaifoddin:
if rely want to get extra battery and charger check dealextreme.com will get it very cheap they deliver in India will take some time but they have nice product for s2 . And if you have extra battery external charger is must . i got 2 battery and external charger for 750Rs battery works like original battery.
[Galaxy S II General] Hrithan2020:
I use one, bought from official samsung store.

Don't have a charger for it though.
[Galaxy S II General] ImSherlocked:
Guys, I have been using mobile tethering recently for playing FIFA 12 online on PC as my broadband is yet to be shifted to new house. Thing is I'm getting good speeds (4-5 mbps). But FIFA 12 shows firewall as "restrictive". Is there any way we could control the firewall while tethering? My windows firewall is turned off.
[Galaxy S II General] qsaifoddin:
If your are not in hurry and wants to save some money then deal extreme is best place to get it
[Galaxy S II General] kryptoner:
which 3g plan you use?

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Galaxy S II General] kryptoner:
Guys, do apps like camera zoom fx, camera 360, lg camera take better pics as compared to stock? I use lg camera for video recording but I am not sure whether to use any one of these apps for pictures. What do you think? And which one is the best?

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Galaxy S II General] ImSherlocked:
Vodafone 850. It gives 6 gb for rs. 850 for a month.
[Galaxy S II General] coolbuddyin:
I'm using it.it really give you Better sound on ear phones.its worth the purchase.one must buy for S2
[Galaxy S II General] qsaifoddin:
is it some kinda special plan i checked with Vodafone with 850 its only 3gb
[Galaxy S II General] coolbuddyin:
Are you sure 850 gives 6gb
[Galaxy S II General] qsaifoddin:
yes i was fighting with Vodafone guys to give me better plan but with 850 its only 3gb. they are giving better talk plan but no compromise in 3g plans . i am in Bangalore not sure about other city
[Galaxy S II General] bala_gamer:
Install any firewall software and enable your tether app in that firewall, it should do the trick
[Galaxy S II General] bala_gamer:
Apart from the special photo effects I haven't noted any difference in pic quality
[Galaxy S II General] Mr.Raviteja:
OT: Samsung Galaxy Tab P1010 available at 14,499 at Letsbuy Original price 26,000
[Galaxy S II General] Virtualsk:
Why would someone buy that.? It wont even get Honeycomb
[Galaxy S II General] Mr.Raviteja:
Ya...I think it is samsung's 1st tablet
[Galaxy S II General] iekansh:
OT: I have beetel modem from with bsnl, wifi one. Now the problem I'm facing is that all the lights in the modem are turned on. Even the LAN 1,2,3,4 are on and Ethernet cable isn't connected. The wifi works all fine though. I'm not able to connect Ethernet to me pc.

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Galaxy S II General] omkarpatil:
It shows 3gb on the site but gives 6gb as this ia a promotional offer from vodafone valid till march i suppose..

Double data.. So for 375 i get 1GB :-)

Just check one of the * marked explanations below the plan details..
[Galaxy S II General] nelsonoski1972:
@Raviteja

Do not go for GT-P1010.It is stuck with GB and it WILL NOT GET ICS.Period.

Wait for 3-4 months and u can buy ICS tabs for about 14-15K.

@Everybody

Have a look at this.

http://www.digitimes.com/news/a20120215PD209.html

Well,Time will prove whether these words r true or not when we get ICS[Original;not pre-release] in our GS2.

"However, since Android 4.0 did not perform as well as expected, several of Google's downstream partners are turning conservative about Android 5.0."

Another[But the same story]

http://mobigyaan.com/sources-say-that-android-5-0-jelly-bean-is-already-on-its-way
[Galaxy S II General] Virtualsk:
No ICS Leak

It has been more then two week since, new ICS Rom leaked. :( Wating for more polished ICS Leak.
[Galaxy S II General] TheQuarterMile:
Oh cool so you get it at the store or Service Centre ? How much you bought it for?
[Galaxy S II General] TheQuarterMile:
Can you post me some links to the dealextreme offers?
[Galaxy S II General] Mr.Raviteja:
I don't want a Tab...I have GSII,Laptop,Computer...Why need a tab?

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OT: The living icons of Tamil&Telugu cinema, Rajinikanth and Kamal Hassan might come together in a film after a long time http://entertainment.oneindia.in/tamil/news/2012/rajinikanth-kamal-hassan-marudhanayagam-160212.html
[Galaxy S II General] Lost Monk:
Android 5.0 may come in Q2 2012
[Galaxy S II General] Mr.Raviteja:
Android 5.0? :eek: :eek: 4.0 not even released fully.........It's like Windows Vista and Windows 7
[Galaxy S II General] qsaifoddin:
Try to reset modem
[Galaxy S II General] Harsha Raj:
I wonder how good it looks from sky :-)
[Galaxy S II General] Lost Monk:
It says dual-boot support for manufacturers so that they can load Windows 8 or Android 5 or both.

Probably these all are preparations for next Nexus by Motorola, now since Moto Mobility is acquired by Google ;)
[Galaxy S II General] qsaifoddin:
which 3g service provider is best in India
[Galaxy S II General] Mr.Raviteja:
with lights it will look more AWESOME...For lights need to wist at night

Dual-Boot support is nice but what is the use of it in tab's and mobile?.......I think my next device will be a nexus mobile or Galaxy S 4/5
[Galaxy S II General] nelsonoski1972:
@RaviTeja

Nice new Avatar.The previous one was little funny.:D:D:D

Regarding Android 4 & 5 update- Do not worry about them.Enjoy ur phone.The functionalities v r having in our GS2 atpresent r more than sufficient for our use.If v get ICS or JELLYBEAN or KIWI LIME PIE[yes, this might be the name of Android Version 6] they will be like added BONUS.

Be Happy.;););)
[Galaxy S II General] Virtualsk:
sammobiles, tweeted , 10000 followers some new hot stuff for 9100, 8500 followers then new hot stuff for N7000.

So, They do have new ROMs :D
[Galaxy S II General] Mr.Raviteja:
Ya previous one was funny.......KIWI LIME PIE? Why now Fruits salad?
[Galaxy S II General] ano.cresent:
Guys the Galaxy Note in India has started receiving OTA updated..... It seems our S2 updates are not far behind either.
[Galaxy S II General] rajarshi10:
I am using XXLPB modem over DDKL1 stock rom. Will it make any difference to the speed of my 3G ? I get 144 to 400 kbps download speed which is not 3G like at all, its a sudden change. Changing of modems didn't help. I used to get 4.5 mbps :(
[Galaxy S II General] nelsonoski1972:
OOPS!!!

It is not KIWI LIME PIE.

It is KEY LIME PIE

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_lime_pie

@RaviTeja

Key Lime Pie is not a Fruit Salad.It is a Dessert.

Recap of Android Versions:

Alpha[Android]

Beta[Began]

Cupcake

Donut

Eclairs

Froyo

Gingerbread

Honeycomb

ICS

Jellybean

?Key lime Pie

??Laddu [My suggestion to Google:D:D:D:D]
[Galaxy S II General] Mr.Raviteja:
What I mean is why gingerbread,ice cream sandwich why not Fruits salad as a android version name
[Galaxy S II General] Harsha Raj:
Can someone tell me what on earth is this?

When the phone boots up, I get a floating message as "service started" (floating message means it will come lower part of any app in you are).

The thing is that that message won't go away like a minute or so. As soon as it goes, the phone will soft boot. Tried deleting some apps, still the same issue.

Got fedup and I flashed the CheckROM as non wipe and no bootloops. But the "service started" message is still there! I thought it was because of avast. But nope, that is not the phone. I have 200+ apps installed, how am I gonna find out which is the one?
[Galaxy S II General] Mr.Raviteja:
remove the apps you installed recently before problem started
[Galaxy S II General] ImSherlocked:
see the attachment. May be it's for Maharashtra only.
[Galaxy S II General] ImSherlocked:
I think it varies from circle to circle. May be the offer is not available in all the circles.
[Galaxy S II General] drjamit:
Bought one few days back. Got hdmi dock and car charger too. Although Dock does not works with p1010 but works fluently with p1000 and gt p6200
[Galaxy S II General] TheQuarterMile:
Have you enabled some app locker or theft aware with root access?
[Galaxy S II General] ImSherlocked:
I'm not using a third-party tether app. I'm using the built-in functionality.
[Galaxy S II General] kachrukamble:
:(:(Back to the pavilion I:(:(

embarrassing three days experience to carry GNote.

Took back my SII, feeling relieved now
[Galaxy S II General] Virtualsk:
:eek: What happened ? What can it be ?
[Galaxy S II General] kachrukamble:
GNote is really big. I tried hard to manage it, but nooo. My Co staff really embarrassed me:( I mean to make a call with it and put it to ear look like a funny thing, specially in Government office:(. Simply I didn't mannaged
[Galaxy S II General] Virtualsk:
Nevermind, **** happens. :)

Be glad that you are back to SII. You got the same one you gave ? or new one ?
[Galaxy S II General] kachrukamble:
Wait, Sending PM

Edit: Sent
[Galaxy S II General] nelsonoski1972:
Welcome Home my dear friend.We really missed u.Regarding Note, it's really embarrassing to carry it.(one of my senior Doc has note and when he whips out note to answer a call,everybody give a :eek::eek::eek: look)

@Raviteja

Fruitsalad cannot be used as Froyo was named for 2.2 as Android naming goes from A-Z in alphabetic order.(One chance for each letter)

Sent from my Galaxy Tab using TT
[Galaxy S II General] drrkgupta:
Can I shift back from 2.3.6 stock to 2.3.3???? Do I have to use Odin or is there some exe file which does the change?? Please help! I want to root back my S2. I plan to use the Doom lords easy rooting application for doing it!
[Galaxy S II General] bala_gamer:
10 x lol!! You didn't posted your views on note, regarding display speed, surface gripness,
[Galaxy S II General] qsaifoddin:
why u want to go back to 2.3.3 from 2.3.6. Use odin you will not lose any thing just backup sms with backup sms sync contacts with google download stock rom from sammobile
[Galaxy S II General] coolbuddyin:
WHAT IS gt-I9220??

Note???

Its got a new ICS leak dated 16-2-12
[Galaxy S II General] nelsonoski1972:
I have used Doomlord's tech in my Galaxy Tab to root.The biggest problem is u cannot install CWM as it needs custom kernel.(CWM gives u Nandroid-life saver when u mess up ur phone)

So my advice is stick to 2.3.6 and root it using chainfire's kernel.

And of course, I like that yellow triangle.It gives a sexy appeal to our phone.;););)

Sent from my Galaxy Tab using TT
[Galaxy S II General] kachrukamble:
Bala, firstly My whole time went in to manage :( the device. Yes I found little lag compare to SII regarding display. Touch is lil laggy, specially after using Criskelo. But I played with stock Rom n You know about stock firmware's glitches.

About grip, I already said it is really big. you can grip it but it never give you a cellphone feel. It is ok on table but in hand:(
[Galaxy S II General] nelsonoski1972:
GT-i9220-Chinese Galaxy note

N-7000- Rest of world Galaxy note

Sent from my Galaxy Tab using TT
[Galaxy S II General] drrkgupta:
I am trying to root the device using doomlords quick fix to prevent getting the yellow triangle. :D

After rooting I can always install the custom kernel using mobile odin.

Last time though I messed up my phone trying to change the kernel to redpill... I got a soft brick! Had to go to the Service center to get the device fixed.. so got the unrooted 2.3.6!

I dont know why when I had tried to fix the device by desktop odin last time my computer restarted itself when the downloading procedure was starting. Any one any ideas what could have gone wrong??
[Galaxy S II General] Virtualsk:
Sammobile has new ICS leak for SGS II.

https://twitter.com/#!/SamMobiles/status/170214121504120832

Sammobile has new leak...but they wont to release it after they reach 10,000 followers. Go for it
[Galaxy S II General] emze:
i am going to Burj Khalifa this monday at 2pm. i hope they have it playing then. but one thing is for sure. with the flashing lights at night, it will be awesome.
[Galaxy S II General] coolbuddyin:
They need 10K followers for some invite (Mwc )

They simply begging for followers.

Come on guys

Follow it to get a stable release
[Galaxy S II General] Virtualsk:
I used to Get H+ with LPB on DDKL1. Seems to be something else.
[Galaxy S II General] sahibunlimited:
I said before that I used note and it was laggy
[Galaxy S II General] sahibunlimited:
A-Android

B-Banana bread
[Galaxy S II General] naturist:
I9100XXLPH has been released. :) Downloading it. As per the reviews, seems its quite stable now.
[Galaxy S II General] kryptoner:
K-kulfi ???? May be ;-)

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Galaxy S II General] emze:
I9100xxlph

New ICS update(I9100XXLPH ) gone online. saw some reviews... points go out to stability and battery life. but touch response isn't as good.*

*the above information is based on reviews by other people posted in various XDA forums. i have not tested the rom my self.
[Galaxy S II General] Virtualsk:
Done installing. Yes touch is bad. Visual very bad then stock ics. Every leak makes ics look like gb. :mad:
[Galaxy S II General] sahibunlimited:
At least they should update tw

Or we might be leaved with tw4 like they left sgs1 with tw3 on gb
[Galaxy S II General] Virtualsk:
They are not going to update anything. They are making ics look like gb. Look at the menua in lph its bigger then lpb. I will be using cm9

For sure.
[Galaxy S II General] krishca:
Samsung Apps

Games downloaded free via Samsung Apps are not getting updated. Air Attack HD downloaded via Sammy shows there is an update available but not getting updated. Any one else has this problem?
[Galaxy S II General] bala_gamer:
Yeah it seems to be released. Hopefully the final version

@virtualsk

Man, atlast you got a version of ics.to flash ;)
[Galaxy S II General] omkarpatil:
Found this on the site page

*The double benefit offer is valid only till 31st March, 2012.

Enjoy double data units on each of the above 3G tariffs. Offer valid for limited period only.

* Applicable for new customers only.

Mobile Internet: For using 3G services on your handset

Mobile broadband: For using 3G services on your tablet/Vodafone 3G USB stick

Note:

* 2G pack benefits will be replaced with 3G pack benefits upon activation.

* Call 116 to know more on 3G.

* Sms 3G to 111 to check your handset compatibility.

* Video call charges – Rs 3/ min applicable

* Mobile Broadband data plans can be used only with Vodafone 3G dongles (without voice support)

I double checked in other circles.. just change the state and plan is shown for that state.. I am from bangalore.. and enjoying this since december last year..

Dont know what i will do after march 31 :(
[Galaxy S II General] Virtualsk:
@bala, Yeah right. But every leak makes me move to CM9. :( . Have you installed LPH ? Then you will know, they have again changed menu to suite GB Style of TW.

It not has Scrolling :(. Still Old Gallery, No Full Screen in coming call ui. I am not able to stand to this TW on ICS. Never like this approach of samsung for software update. They are only good at Hardware and their Sales number.

I am not going to use Stock Samsung ROM, will be using CM9 the moment it becomes daily driver.
[Galaxy S II General] sandeep10:
It was earlier only till '31/Dec/11', now extended to 31/Mar/12. They will again extend it as Reliance and Airtel are not going to increase and they have to make 3G popular.

It is also applicable to all users. Only issue is that they are mis-using the roaming aspect (giving 3G to other local operators) and govt. has caught them at it. If they create a noise, then 3G licenses will go way of 2G and we will be without any 3G till whole mess is straightened out again.
[Galaxy S II General] emze:
I'm not updating mine.

OT... got one more video uploaded. Its a 1080p this time.
[Galaxy S II General] ImSherlocked:
Thing is for my circle it show 6 GB for 850 on their website. And don't worry about the offer period. Last time this offer was valid up to December 2011. They extended it to March 2012. I'm sure they will extend it again.
[Galaxy S II General] vikasjhamb:
Phone Vibration with Ringtone on XXLPH

Hi Guys,

Hope everyone is doing great.I have been silently following this thread since I got S2.

I find this thread to be the best and people here are polite and friendly towards each other unlike other threads which are full of smart alecs.

I have just flashed XXLPH and this one thing is really frustrating me, I can get the Phone to vibrate and play the ringtone simultaneously.Its either one or the other.

I have gone to settings-sound-Vibration intensity-ringtone-Max Level but no luck.

Is this a bug as of now or do I need to do something else.

Thanks.
[Galaxy S II General] qsaifoddin:
This plan is not their in Bangalore right
[Galaxy S II General] emze:
Yeah. Since some players have brought in 4 g now, the others will try to maintain their customers. In fact, they might just end up giving more data for lower price.
[Galaxy S II General] bala_gamer:
@virtualsk

Haven't installed it mate, no time and I'm out of station too, these ics leaks are killing my time greatly despite the heavy work I'm still looking for ics feedbacks. :(
[Galaxy S II General] Virtualsk:
Haha ... I know. Lucky I am bit free for next 2 months in office. :)

Honestly, I am not able to stand this ICS UI of Sammy now. eagerly waiting for CM9. Once video is fixed I off to CM9. I am wishing Samsung all the best for releasing kernel sources as soon as possible. ;-)
[Galaxy S II General] kachrukamble:
I have downloaded the Rom, is it worth to flashing over LPB??
[Galaxy S II General] Virtualsk:
Yes, initially You will face bad touch response ...later it will be good. No issues so far.

Note that, Secure Storage issue is still there. So, Flash CF-ROOT Kernel and then Flash zImage of LPH via Mobile Odin. You can extract zImage from code file , rename it to tar and open in WinRar and then extract.
[Galaxy S II General] Debadatta:
What is secure storage issue? What does secure storage do? :eek: