yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S II General] mr_villagomez:
You're problem is that the kernel you flashed is not for ics. Its for gingerbread. Fillow @sakuramilk on twitter and download his kernel. Im running cm9 0414 nightly with his latest kernel which he posted a link to on twitter. It has working gps and good battery life.
[Galaxy S II General] mr_villagomez:
If you're on docomo and paying for spmode data pakehoudai then make a new apn with the address as spmode. Ne. Jp then save and select it. Your data should work immediately after

SC-02C : CM9 nightly 0414 : Sakuramilk Kernel
[Galaxy S II General] SimmoF:
mr_villagomezis right but he has a typo, probably cos he replied from his phone.

Anyhow goto settings->mobile networks->access point names

Menu->New APN

Name: spmode

APM: spmode.ne.jp

MCC: 440

MNC: 10

APN Type: default,supl

APN Protocol: IPv4

The rest are not set/unspecified.
[Galaxy S II General] drsteve888:
Thanks it worked perfectly
[Galaxy S II General] zaphod777:
FYI guys do not flash any Siyah 3.1RC6 from yesterday. If you wipe your phone it will brick your phone. It may be only a soft brick but so far no one has been able to recover.

It is safest to only use 3.1RC6 dated today or later. Personally I am still using 3.0.1 stable to be safe.
[Galaxy S II General] SimmoF:
Hi, I'm having an issue with the clock app. It's happened on all ICS versions I have tried. When you press Create Alarm it freezes the app. I am using SakuraMilk's kernel now but it happens on Siyah too.

Anyone else having this issue or fixed it?
[Galaxy S II General] zaphod777:
It works fine for me with CM9 and Siyah 3.0.1
[Galaxy S II General] wjchen0:
It's not a kernel issue.As far as I know,in some old version official rom the clock works bad,you can try third party clock app.
[Galaxy S II General] wendac:
i am now using simmon mod of sakuramilk kernel but sometimes the wifi cannot work after you turn it off. It shows turning on for a long time. Any solution for this?

Also any suggestion for the cpu setting? Max min cpu frq and governor I/O scheduler. I want a compromise between smoothness and battery
[Galaxy S II General] zaphod777:
This is a known issue with CM9 I think the Siyah Kernel dev said CyanogenMOD mad some changes that caused this. He has fixed it in his kernel and just released 3.1 but I am waiting until the dust settles since yesterday he had a release that bricked some devices under certain conditions.

I have my CPU set to a min of 200Mhz and a max of 1000Mhz. I am also using the Conservative governor. Battery life is OK, not as good as it was with GB but as more CM9 dailys come out and the kernel dev's work harder battery life improves.
[Galaxy S II General] wendac:
Dear Simmon can you upload the kernels again? the link expires
[Galaxy S II General] zaphod777:
Be careful with Siyah 3.1RC6 it might brick your phone if you do a factory reset :o
[Galaxy S II General] wjchen0:
Gokhan upload many versions of siyah3.1rc6,the version compiled by me is the oldest one,based on international ics source,won't brick your device,only a version of siyah3.1rc6 based on korean ics source might brick device.And the latest siyah3.1 is also based on international ics source.

Wifi toggle issue is a bug of samsung kernel source,I'm testing some solutions,not sure it work or not.
[Galaxy S II General] zaphod777:
Awesome, I just wanted to check and make sure. I see you are on top of it. I am still sticking with 3.0.1 since I don't care about dual booting and want to wait until there is a good stable one to flash.
[Galaxy S II General] wjchen0:
The new version siyah 3.1.1 may fix wifi toggle issue,need you guys to test it.
[Galaxy S II General] zaphod777:
I read that some people were having issues with the new mount points. Will it work OK with cm9? I haven't updated to the latest cm9 yet.
[Galaxy S II General] wjchen0:
I'm using official rom,not very sure,you can have a try.

If you want to use old kernel,add a script in /system/etc/init.d/,this may fix wifi issue.

Update:

The min_free_kbytes default value is 3606,increase it may fix wifi toggle issue.

I set it to 16384 and works fine for two days.

Other value such as 8192 may work,but need more tests.

#!/system/bin/sh
echo 16384 > /proc/sys/vm/min_free_kbytes
[Galaxy S II General] SimmoF:
As requested, my updated mods with new links.

All mods have the latest kernel at the time of post.

Simmo's Mod with SakuraMilk Kernel.

Simmo's Mod with Siyah's Kernel.

Simmo's Mod with SpeedMod Kernel.
[Galaxy S II General] wendac:
Simmon thx for the upload. These kernels fix wifi issue? Wjchen kernel seems OK with Wi-Fi. So far so good
[Galaxy S II General] oestevan:
Works fine for 1 day. (now testing with Siyah 3.1.2-ntt, CM9); Thank you!

(this kernel fixed cm9 mounting problems also.)
[Galaxy S II General] SimmoF:
Instead of posting new links, I have shared the folder so you can pop in and get the latest versions whenever you like.

Simmo's XDA Files
[Galaxy S II General] wendac:
I have a small problem here. The bluetooth headphone cannot control my player. On 2.3 ROM it works well however on 4.0ICS it cannot work.

ANyone has the same issue?
[Galaxy S II General] SimmoF:
I have uploaded the Polaris Office apk for those who need an office app. It was extracted from hidden.img on XWLP8. You are entitled to have for this free with your SC-02C.

Polaris Office

DropBox folder link

------------------------

Also I fixed the clock app freezing. I just did a TiBu and wiped data.
[Galaxy S II General] maiku2501:
Is spmode push working in your ROM?
[Galaxy S II General] SimmoF:
Nope, I don't like the sp-mode mail app and I don't give out the address, so I have no real need for it. SakuraMilk sent me the guide to get sp push working, I modded the odex and everything but it still would not receive automatically.
[Galaxy S II General] wjchen0:
Kernels compiled by me after April 28 can be found here:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/inbxj8fmqsscoi7/eypZR-J8xY
[Galaxy S II General] rogeriok:
these links as dead again,somenone could please reupload again?thanks a lot

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Can I use this Siyah 3.0.1 kernel with a stock based ISC rom?like litening rom 2.7?thanks...
[Galaxy S II General] oni001:
Yes, i also use litening rom 2.7 and keep update kernel from wjchen's blog.
[Galaxy S II General] rogeriok:
Thanks a lot!I found this blog and downloaded the lastest siya's kernel
[Galaxy S II General] SimmoF:
wjchen, can you please update your siyah kernel mod, I'd like to play with some of the new features in the latest version. I know it's golden week but...
[Galaxy S II General] wjchen0:
Sorry,no latest source code...
[Galaxy S II General] rogeriok:
Anybody knows where I can get a 2000 ma batery for our s2 here in Japan? thanks for any reply...
[Galaxy S II General] drsteve888:
CM9

Is anyone else experiencing poor scrolling (especially with web browser) and occasional music skipping with CM9 nightly and sakuramilk kernel?
[Galaxy S II General] evildave_666:
FYI, the cover for the I9100 2000ma official battery does NOT mate with the SC-02C's body. I haven't tried the M250 (korean model) one yet.
[Galaxy S II General] zaphod777:
Amazon.co.jp?
[Galaxy S II General] zaphod777:
Maybe try a different governor. I have noticed that Chrome browser will keep going back to the top for sights like Facebook but I have only noticed it on Facebook and after the page fully loads it is fine.
[Galaxy S II General] drsteve888:
which governor would you suggest?
[Galaxy S II General] SimmoF:
There is a few, but it does replace the backplate and makes it quite a bit fatter, but it doubles the capacity.

2000 mAh for SC-02C 1280円

3500 mAh for SC-02C 999円

The batteries are the same as GT-i9100 but the back cover plate is different. If the Amazon.jp lists SC-02C, it likely has a compatable replacement backplate for the extended size batteries.

Or goto Amazon.co.jp and search for - sc-02c mah
[Galaxy S II General] zaphod777:
I use conservative but if you have performance issues you might try ondemand.
[Galaxy S II General] rogeriok:
Thanks for all answers,I will buy this one from this site:

http://list.gmarket.co.jp/gmkt.inc/Goods/Goods.aspx?goodscode=405443245

my hard cilicon case wont fit with this battery:eek:
[Galaxy S II General] zaphod777:
How does a case feet a battery? :rolleyes:
[Galaxy S II General] rogeriok:
lol! sorry my bad english:D
[Galaxy S II General] evildave_666:
That is the version for the M250 that I referred to earlier. I have not gotten verification that its cover properly fits the SC-02C. Please confirm once you've gotten it.
[Galaxy S II General] wendac:
Try the one with 3200ma for around 1000yen. Definitely worth the money. I have used for a month. So far so good. U can find it in Amazon jp.
[Galaxy S II General] wjchen0:
Is is possible to support both i9100 and SC-02C in a single kernel image?

Need help!!!

https://github.com/gokhanmoral/siyahkernel3/issues/5
[Galaxy S II General] zaphod777:
Sc-02c partition layout is different than the i9100 our system partition is larger. I hope that helps.
[Galaxy S II General] wjchen0:
I flashed international I9100 pit file,the partition layout is the same with I9100...
[Galaxy S II General] zaphod777:
But most of us are using the stock pit so maybe that can be used to detect the sc-02c.
[Galaxy S II General] rogeriok:
I bought this set too;)

http://www.amazon.co.jp/GALAXY-S2-%E5%A4%A7%E5%AE%B9%E9%87%8F-3500mAh-TPU%E3%82%B1%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B9-%E3%83%96%E3%83%A9%E3%83%83%E3%82%AF%E7%B4%94%E6%AD%A3%E3%81%AE%E7%B4%84%EF%BC%92%E5%80%8D%E3%81%AE%E5%AE%B9%E9%87%8F-%E3%83%89%E3%82%B3%E3%83%A2SC-02C%E7%94%A8/dp/B005SBS742/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1336026964&sr=8-2
[Galaxy S II General] rogeriok:
Galaxy_S Uclock

I have successful unlock my new Docomo galaxy s2 using Galaxy_S Uclock from play market for free :D;but this dont work with old Docomo's phones don't know why...
[Galaxy S II General] rogeriok:
I received this battery today and its cover fits very well:);but my hard silicon case doesn't fit anymore:mad::eek:
[Galaxy S II General] wjchen0:
Edit.
[Galaxy S II General] SimmoF:
Works for me. I updated all my my cwm patches+kernels to include this fix, credit is given where it's due.

Downloads mods here.

Shared XDA folder.

Edit: I just updated the install script so that it no longer wipes dalvik cache, but it warns you that you should wipe it on the first install.
[Galaxy S II General] rogeriok:
It's working,thanks for your new mod
[Galaxy S II General] wjchen0:
Now siyah kernel support both international i9100 and SC-02C in a single kernel image.Just download the latest version from gokhanmoral's web site and add a script in /system/etc/init.d/ gps will work for SC-02C.

#!/sbin/busybox sh
echo 16 > /proc/sys/kernel/rom_feature_set
sleep 5
chown root.system /sys/class/sec/gps/GPS_PWR_EN/value
chmod 664 /sys/class/sec/gps/GPS_PWR_EN/value

A CWM flashable script:

https://dl-web.dropbox.com/s/g47a9r0dz14w0wj/S99FixNTTGPS.zip
[Galaxy S II General] evildave_666:
Thanks, I guess we have confirmation that the SC-02C is pretty much 100% externally identical to the korean version. Both the antenna port and battery cover the same.

Guess I can safely order one of the cheaper korean version 2000mah batteries off of ebay now.
[Galaxy S II General] SimmoF:
I was playing around and I made a script that will mount the hidden.img partition to /preload and /sdcard/preload

This is a 400MB ext4 partition that is wasted holding some garbage docomo apps that you never use. I like to put startup scripts and other things in here. It is accessable via any file explorer and samba file sharing. Please try it out and tell me what you think.

Just create the file in /system/etc/init.d/preload and put this code in it.

#!/sbin/sh

# mount /preload
mount -o rw,remount /
mkdir -p /preload
mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p12 /preload
mount -o ro,remount /

# link /preload to /sdcard/preload
mount /dev/block/vold/259:3 /sdcard
mkdir -p /sdcard/preload
mount -o bind /preload /sdcard/preload
[Galaxy S II General] ryantoss:
Hello folks

Sadly my very first Android phone is this phone from Japan, one friend gave it to me.

Well what i can do with it if i want a new, better custom ROM. Someone told me that MIUI simply the best for newbie.

I tried to read a lot of article which i summary the steps below:

1. Root my phone

2. Install recovery

3. Change baseband to 9100

4. Flash Custom ROM

5. But in order to work with GPS, i need flash baseband and firmware back to SC-02C

I'm i right? Any help with full detail guide will be so so so so so helpful

Best regards :)
[Galaxy S II General] zaphod777:
Sadly? It is a great phone:)

Anyway, you want to use the Japan baseband and siyah kernel with the GPS patch wchen0 uploaded a few posts back. Other than that it is all good.

Try reading through the first and last 20 pages of this thread for a good idea of how to use this phone.
[Galaxy S II General] SimmoF:
I'll post some links to get you on your way tonight.
[Galaxy S II General] wendac:
Hi all, how long does it take to fix ur position by GPS? I tried wjchen new method now cannot fix at all....
[Galaxy S II General] fatih0411:
I think it fix , but very weak signal
[Galaxy S II General] zaphod777:
My GPS is pretty quick on CM9 check out GPS Aid GPS test how many satellites do you see?

What ROM / Kernel / Baseband are you using?
[Galaxy S II General] dkflint723:
My GPS works fine now, only issue I have is the compass being inverted.
[Galaxy S II General] wjchen0:
you'd better turn on network when use GPS(needed by AGPS),otherwise search satellites will take a long time.
[Galaxy S II General] zaphod777:
If you are running CM9 this is the fix

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=24512659&postcount=1143
[Galaxy S II General] dkflint723:
The fix seems to help, but still doesn't point directly where it should. Still much better than pointing the opposite direction.

Thank you.
[Galaxy S II General] SimmoF:
I have a patch that incorporates the compass fix as well as some other tweaks such as free tethering, GPS faster fix. You might like to try it out.

The siyah mod also contains teh GPS fix for ntt versions.

You can find them here under Simmo's mod. You can see what tweaks are included if you click the txt file.

If you are using Gingerbread, you wull need to flash this kernel.

As for fatih0411, I uploaded an archive with old modems to the sc-02c folder. Just download the MODEMS-SC02C.7z and extract the one you want, I recommend OMKL4, then flash it with Odin.
[Galaxy S II General] wendac:
I can see more than 5 satellites but it just cannot fix!

ROM XWLP8

Kernel siyah v3.2b8

baseband sc02comkl4

and i flash wjchen`s cwm files to fix gps.

Any suggestion for me pls???
[Galaxy S II General] wjchen0:
If you can see satellites,that means kernel GPS driver works,seems not kernel problem.

Maybe have something to with gps.conf.
[Galaxy S II General] zaphod777:
Try calibrating your compass.
[Galaxy S II General] zaphod777:
Use GPS aid and GPS test to fix it. Is your time correct?
[Galaxy S II General] dkflint723:
Never done that before, how would I do that? Do I need something from the market?
[Galaxy S II General] SimmoF:
In Location services, try turning on sensor aiding, if it's not already.
[Galaxy S II General] wendac:
How can I do that?
[Galaxy S II General] wendac:
I got the two app

How can I do with them?
[Galaxy S II General] wendac:
Any suggestion??
[Galaxy S II General] zaphod777:
http://www.canaryx.net/help.html
[Galaxy S II General] fatih0411:
Thanks your attachment,

My phone baseband is omkl4. after your post, I flashed omkl4 again. Still weak gps signal.

I'm happy with cm9 without oneseg

and spmail but gps hier in Japan...

I'll try another roms. Which one is the best in your opinion ?
[Galaxy S II General] rogeriok:
try litening rom 2.8 , flash with odin and the newest siyah' s kernel.

http://glasvezel.zapto.org/Litening_ROM_SGS2.html
[Galaxy S II General] SimmoF:
Do you want a stock Samsung based ROM? Try Wanamlite.

Do you want an AOKP/AOSP rom? Try Resurrection Remix.

Or you can always try MIUI.

Get the app FasterFix, make sure it's set to Japan. Get the app GPS Test, goto settings and choose update GPS.

I get locks in about 5 secs. A bit of advice, no need to turn off GPS, it doesn't save power, but opening apps that check your location (such as facebook) will activate the GPS and use power. Not turning it off gives better lock times.

Are you outside when trying to ue GPS? Mine will not lock inside the house.
[Galaxy S II General] Sharpen3d:
Just a heads up: Mobile Odin updated with official support for the SC-02C. Tried it out, works flawlessly. Now I'm anxious for Docomo to roll out ICS...
[Galaxy S II General] zaphod777:
Sweet, I just installed it. This will really save time flashing modem files.
[Galaxy S II General] fatih0411:
With fasterfix and gps test looks like better now.

Today i will try wanamlite.

Should i flash any modem or just siyahkernel is enough?
[Galaxy S II General] ebudae:
Hi.

The only thing that worked to fix my gps, was the angryGPS.

General Settings > Operation Mode：「STANDALONE」to「MSBASED」

SUPL Settings > Server Type：「UMTS SLP」to「1X PDE」

SUPL Settings > AGPS Mode：「SUPL」to「CP+UP」

I was so frustating because the gps and 1seg had poor signal, and now I can use both with no problems.

I wish you luck.
[Galaxy S II General] wendac:
i flashed the wanamlite rom today. The GPS finally works. can fix within seconds.

But there are some small problems I now try Resurrection Remix and see how
[Galaxy S II General] rogeriok:
one question:Is it possible to use one sec with a custom ics?I don't think so
[Galaxy S II General] Lakitu:
So if I use a ROM based on the official ICS release and not CM9, would I still be able to use the TV out / MHL / HDMI feature?
[Galaxy S II General] zaphod777:
No because there is no official Japanese release yet.
[Galaxy S II General] zaphod777:
Maybe ... why don't you try? You can dual boot.
[Galaxy S II General] rogeriok:
thanks,I'd really prefer a fm receivee than a one sec tv,I won't buy anything from Docomo anymore,I'm buying from thos site now...

http://www.expansys.jp/mobile-phones/
[Galaxy S II General] zaphod777:
Yeah, the international version is better but you will pay a bit more for data. Also with LTE it gets more complicated since every network does it a little different.
[Galaxy S II General] gdflash:
spmode and cm9 connection problems

Just flashed CM9 and the latest Siyah kernel, and everything seems cool except that I cannot connect to SPmode anymore, so no mobile data. Modem shows to be correct, and I`ve double checked the APN settings... anyone else having problems?
[Galaxy S II General] zaphod777:
do you need spmode mail? If not try mpr2.bizho.net

I also assume you have the check box for mobile data checked?
[Galaxy S II General] fatih0411:
With wanamlite GPS works again.

Very smooth rom.

Can we use wireless tether for root user with docomo for free?
[Galaxy S II General] gdflash:
For some reason that now escapes me, I signed up for SPMode data when I got the phone. I had a similar problem when I flashed a GB rom on my HTC magic. Seems like wiping and reflashing fixed the HTC, perhaps it will help the GS2 as well.

Funny thing is, on the lock screen and pull down menu it lists NTT DOCOMO and Ntt Docomo for my data and voice networks, so I appear to be recognized on the network but get no icon in the statusbar and no data connectivity.

There was a zip to install before flashing the CM9 rom that I forgot to install (build.prop) ... could this be where I went wrong?

Reboots don`t help either. I`m stumped.
[Galaxy S II General] zaphod777:
The build.prop file was just to help people who couldn't install CM9 due to their device identifying as a sc-02c so that is fine, try using the mpr2.bizho.net APN it should be in your list already. If you are not using docomo's application for a @docomo.ne.jp address then you don't need to be on the spmode apn.

I am guessing there is a setting missing from the SPMODE apn or maybe there is a spmode outage? it has happened before.
[Galaxy S II General] gdflash:
I`m using the same settings I used in Dlevrom... are there more variables in the ICS APN settings?

Ah well, I`ll try reinstalling and see how that goes.
[Galaxy S II General] zaphod777:
It should be the same as here

http://www.japanmobiletech.com/2011/04/docomo-access-point-names-apn.html

Are you sure you are saving and selecting it? Anyway I always do a full wipe when installing new ROM's otherwise I tend to see some funky things happen.
[Galaxy S II General] Skv012a:
Mind a quick and painless noob question? I'll be coming to Tokyo late May and want to just get a pre-paid sim of sorts, plug it into my SGS2, and be happily on my way. Is it possible or not?
[Galaxy S II General] zaphod777:
Yes and no, you can at the airport but it will be expensive. You might be better off getting a bmobile prepaid data only sim. Check www.japanmobiletech.com for more info.
[Galaxy S II General] gdflash:
saved and selected, but still not sure what the problem was. Was, as in a reflash of all the packages got me up and running no problem. Very strange, and not much use for troubleshooting, but a full reinstall fixed the issue. Might just be the difference between CWM recovery and Siyah recovery.

thanks for taking an interest in my problem... you guys are the best!
[Galaxy S II General] rogeriok:
That's why I use emobile pocket wifi, much faster and cheaper than Docomo's data plan and I can use it with any computer...only 3880 yenes per month
[Galaxy S II General] gdflash:
redacted due to redundancy ;-)
[Galaxy S II General] wendac:
Am using bmobile cheapest data plan +voice call. Only 2700yen. I think it is the cheapest option now. Before that I have to Pay more than 7500yen per month even no call was made.
[Galaxy S II General] rogeriok:
Really cheap:eek:

What about the signal strength?Is the internet fast enough?U must be using a s2 unlocked right?
[Galaxy S II General] ebudae:
I'm thinking to cancel my softbank plan and use pre paid sim card and a mobile router too. This 2700 yen data plan looks interesting. I tried the wimax, but the speed wasn't good and stable at my city.
[Galaxy S II General] wendac:
Bmobile uses docomo network so the signal strength is the same. Internet u have several options depends on price. I chose the cheapest one. Not fast but enough for email sns twitter and light web browse. U can choose some 3000,5000yen data plan if u want to watch online video or do navigation. The bmobile sim card can.be directly used on docomo phone. For others u have to unlock. Also any unlocked phone can be used
[Galaxy S II General] wendac:
I broke my contract with docomo which I have to pay for around 30000.but consider I can save around 5000yen per month and have 1 more year for the contract expire. Think it is still good deal.
[Galaxy S II General] rogeriok:
I don't have internet in my home so for me pocket wifi is the best option because I can use with my pc;ps vita;tablets and phones and speed and signals are very good...

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try emobile pocket wifi,u gonna like it
[Galaxy S II General] evildave_666:
Needs to be noted that tourists cannot avail of the bmobile sims with voice. Data-only is all that's available to them.
[Galaxy S II General] kairi_zeroblade:
ok guys i have the Docomo GS2 unit so what are the essentials that i need before i can customize this??like what CWM you recommend also what ROMS for ICS work on this unit..i have a Kernel already which is an updated from source and would like to pimp this unit with ICS.. :D

Thanks to someone who can help me with this.. :D
[Galaxy S II General] zaphod777:
Check out my signature, as far as ROM'd go I am using CM9 and have been pretty happy. Siyah kernel has a pretty awesome recovery, it is touch enabled and can even do dual booting. I have a guide with all of the info in my signature.
[Galaxy S II General] kairi_zeroblade:
thanks for the info.. :D i have a kernel source that i will dev myself.. :D
[Galaxy S II General] zaphod777:
Right on, it will be good to have another person doing kernel work for our phone ;)