yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[EVO 4G General] madsquabbles:
my battery life is good most of the time, but it seems there are periods where it drops quickly. i think it drops when the market alerts me about updates to my apps. both times i've had quick drops, the market has been the top app draining the battery and has a notification of updates. i don't see an option to turn of notifications is this updated version.
[EVO 4G General] skatrwannabe3:
No but the netarchy kernel I use works just fine with my King's Alliance GB. It's all in the UNIVERSAL kernel, I should say
[EVO 4G General] leerage:
I usually get 24 hours up time and 3 hours awake before I've got to pop in a charged battery. Normally change out at 20% to keep it from going dead on me when I need it most.
[EVO 4G General] nYdGeo:
I tried Synergy-Kingdom and Synergy-evo from Virus's InfectedROM site. I lived with Synergy-Kingdom for 4-5 days. It was beautiful, and I did get amazing battery life though nothing like what you claim, and the ROM also somehow got very high Quadrant scores for a Sense 3.0 ROM on an old, single-core Evo 4G.

Beyond that it was the most laggy, sluggish ROM I've ever had installed on my phone. Unlocking it, sometimes I had to wait 5-10 seconds before I could do anything. It could barely run the "Avatar" game for the Evo, lagging badly, and choppy. Oh, and a 1.09GB nand-backup.

Then I tried the Synergy-evo, their Sense 2.1 + 3.0 ROM. This also got high Quadrant scores, though not as high as their Kingdom port. The battery life was decent, about the same as the Project Synergy ROM in myn's post. It also ran better on my Evo than their Kingdom port, but I found that a number of very common apps that I use in every ROM that I flash would not run in this ROM. After flashing it 3-times, I gave up after just over a day.

Then I came back to the Project Synergy ROM, only it was now RC2. I get decent battery life and way lower Quadrant scores than I did on the other two ROMs, but the phone is fast, snappy to respond, run all of my apps, and runs the "Avatar" game for the Evo perfectly, smoothly.

I'm quite sure that there are those for whom the Virus ports work perfectly...and I regret that I'm not one of them. Damn, the Synergy-Kingdom is just beautiful! Unfortunately, I don't have one of those Evo's.

Finally, I feel bad for those that got horrible battery life using this ROM, because so far, all things considered, this is the best GB Sense ROM I've used.

I thank the devs for their efforts, and for sharing it with the community.

Edit 7/28/2011: I just flashed the latest release of the Synergy-Kingdom ROM frmo the InfectedROM site, I believe dated 7/22, and I am not experiencing the extreme lag and sluggishness that I experienced with the 2 or 3 previous versions that I tried. I have noted that just like the previous Synergy ROMs from InfectedROMs, the app "Script Manager ads" appears to launch, but just sits at a black screen until finally it FC's. No other malfunctions observed at this time. Will update once I have a chance to test under load, such as the "Avatar" game, etc.
[EVO 4G General] Cuppeerr:
I've been getting amazing battery life. I have an 3500 mah extended battery and i just died after 4 DAYS OF USAGE. And that's not light usage that's medium to heavy usage! I love it!
[EVO 4G General] Plancy:
13 hrs with 64% left, display 47 minutes on, pretty decent CPU usage. I tried optimizing the ROM for battery life and performance on a stock battery.
[EVO 4G General] github:
Hi gusy lols I git gr8 battree lifes! ty OP for this wonderful postings
[EVO 4G General] Zac95:
Hey github what photo hosting site do you use? I can see your pics in the app xD
[EVO 4G General] GeneralSky2004:
I can't say anything about Deck's Rom because I haven't ran it, but I think CM7 is incredible for battery life if used properly. Especially when you compare it to a 2.3.3 Sense Rom with no custom kernel ability.

http://oi55.tinypic.com/2ir7st0.jpg

(Hope the link works)
[EVO 4G General] noirelion:
I had horrible Synergy battery life too &when wifi tethering on 4g its cooking my phones- on hardware 0003 Evo and my hardware 0004-

I switched to SNS 1.4 now its sweet. I had nothing but hot Evo's running Synergy or any of the Sense 3.0 roms. God I love the way they look- but what good are they if my phone turns into a torch .....

SNS 1.4 I can wifi 4g tether all night and its still cool.
[EVO 4G General] tp_tom:
Try this！ [7-30-11][ROM] gingerbread-EVO-deck [1.3b][2.3.5 beta] http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1078558
[EVO 4G General] tang12:
Idk if anyone mentioned on this thread....but we should expect kernels soon for our beautiful synergized evos....because HTC released then source code the other day :D
[EVO 4G General] nohler:
Where else can you post???

If you don't yet have 10 posts, where else would you post?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] droidx2.3.3:
Hello. Im new here but not new to android os. I have seen some guys with the market that is "themed" if you will black. Im guessing its a flashable .zip file or something. Could someone tell me were to find it or point me in the right direction. Thanks
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] kkevin94:
You go here:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1085925&highlight=themed+market

READ EVERYTHING THERE!!! MAKE SURE YOU KNOW WHAT TO FLASH!!

Follow instructions, and enjoy your themed market.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] droidx2.3.3:
Thank you
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] snowboardin159:
Is he referring to a ' planet' of apps?
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] bconover93:
... ... ... ...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] OffcerClancy:
????

Boo.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Mr.AdAbsurdum:
Black markets evil dude.. they fund war... even the android market themed black...
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] phil325:
I honestly laughed at this one...
[Acer Iconia A500] mobile mouse:
With all of the problems with some A500 users not backing up there original factory ROM`S, and at the moment Acer is not releasing any OS on there website.

What about us doing something about it ??, how you might ask well it`s pretty simple really all you and everyone else has to do is email Acer and demand that they put all the original factory software on there site, and have them all listed either by country or SNID number, and add newer updates as they are released and that way if you want to use a custom ROM or the standard factory ROM`S you have the choice. At the end of the day most other product makers make there software available for there users or purchasers, because we are the ones that keep these companies in business.

So don't whinge or gripe about it just take a couple of minutes to write a complaint to Acer and tell everyone that you know, that has a A500 or A501 to do the same, and i am pretty sure that they will have to listen to us, but only if you are willing to make enough noise so that you make sure that Acer hears you, my 2cent`s worth.

regards to all, and respect to all the Dev`s
[General Topics] akollgaard:
Any recommendations? Preferably with a qwerty keyboard. I've been looking at the Motorola Cliq and Sony X10 Mini Pro
[General Topics] ayopancheezy:
from retail or private sellers?

i recently picked up a HTC HD2 in solid condition for $100 from a private seller. needs a new screen, but that's about it.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redcellx:
Hello Galaxy s2 owners,

I have 2 questions I need help with:

I sold my iphone 4 to get the Galaxy S2 , it comes with gingerbread. When icecream sandwich comes out (Android 4.0), is it easy for me to upgrade to the new android version.......... like in the iphone you can just sync to I tunes and do it,

I want to know is it simple for a non techie person to upgrade the firmware to ice cream sandwich when it comes out ?

Second question: They released an extended battery for the galaxy s2 anyone has any experiences with it and can tell how long it lasts ?

Thanks

RedCell X
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JupiterdroidXDA:
You will upgrade either through samsungs version of iTunes which Is kies, or through a leak, in a program called Odin (but you will download the rom independent in this process). We will most likely get 4.0 or 3.5 or what ever its gonna be called in a cyanogen mod rom first, and that would be flashed by a functioning clockworkmod (CWM), and for the second question, learn to charge every night at bedtime and your phone will last you all day mate:)

JD@XDA

Sent from my Samsung Galactic Crusader S II
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redcellx:
Hello,

Thanks for your response, so upgrading it fro keys or odin , is it simple as using itunes ?

Is it a simple process or is it an process only techies can do ?

Thanks

redcellx
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JupiterdroidXDA:
Both are a simple process, kies is simpler because its all automated, but the downside is you will have to wait until Samsung officially releases it. I'm running 2.3.4 thanks to Odin. Odin is a little more technical but with a little revision and research you can master it in 10mins, there is a great tutorial in intratechs thread in the Dec section that tells you how to flash his packaged stock roms for Odin;) check it out;))) Odin is my preferred way because roms are leaked usually a few days/weeks before they are released on kies;)

JD@XDA

Sent from my Samsung Galactic Crusader S II
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redcellx:
Hello,

Thanks for the quick response, with odin my galaxy s2 must be rooted right ?

My phone numbest be rooted before i can use odin to instal the new os on it right ?

I think rooting it would be a techie skill than a newbie skill.

RedCell X
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JupiterdroidXDA:
No,

Rooting is something that's done when the rom is installed, to install the rom you will go into a mode called download mode. You get into this mode by holding(down volume, power and home buttons until you get to a screen which asks you if you want to install custom Roms on the device. You reply yes by up volume and you should see a big green android, this is the mode you flash through Odin in. There is a great tutorial on intratechs thread dude in the dev section, he explains how to use it, once you start flashing its like heroin, lol;)

JD@XDA

Sent from my Samsung Galactic Crusader S II
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JupiterdroidXDA:
To root is just as easy too, its just a matter of flashing a kernel the same way and then flashing the stock kernel back. You have the biggest support network here so we are here to help you every step of the way. You will get the odd mushroom here that will say, use the search button, and stuff like that, but ignore them;) They forget that they was new once too;)

JD@XDA

Sent from my Samsung Galactic Crusader S II
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] qwerty warrior:
:) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :) :)

odin dosnt require root

its a pc program

ull just have to show odin where ur update is (4 files )

then click 3 check boxes

shut down ur phone and go to download mode

*u do that by clicking 3 buttons a lot like jail breaking an iphone

after that press volume up on ur phone to start download mode

and odin on ur pc will show a yellow box

after that click start on ur pc and wait

these are normally for stock roms from samsung not custom roms

i normally stay away from custom roms too scared :o
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redcellx:
Hello,

I am afraid of bricking the galaxy s2, where is the tutorial can you send me a link to the video please? This cynogen mod whats so special about it, is it better than the stocked gingerbread that comes with the galaxy s2 ?

redcellx
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] qwerty warrior:
look its better to just update through KIES and stay on the safe side

when u start learning more about android

then move to the next stage

ive been learning about android for about 3 months

rooting and custom roms is still super confusing for me
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JupiterdroidXDA:
xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1075278

You can't brick through Odin, unless you disconnect during flashing the radio. You have actually more chance of bricking your phone during a kies update as its buggy and crashes out quite a lot;(

JD@XDA

Sent from my Samsung Galactic Crusader S II
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JupiterdroidXDA:
Cyanogen mod is android in its purest form built purely from open source. Its then tweaked to add special menus and options to give it an extra edge. Also it gives the latest OS to the masses earlier. The desire HD has only just got gingerbread, cm has given gingerbread to the desire HD for about 6 months;))) this is its beauty:)

JD@XDA

Sent from my Samsung Galactic Crusader S II
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redcellx:
Hello,

I have a mac is odin ...... mac compliant ?

Where do I get this Odin application ?

Thanks

redcell x
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JupiterdroidXDA:
Not sure mate, I'm a windows user, the Odin link is in the thread I gave you at the bottom of the OP;)

JD@XDA

Sent from my Samsung Galactic Crusader S II
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] redcellx:
Hello,

Is cynogen mod available for the galaxy s2 yet ? So in essence CM is better than stocked android on the galaxy s2. If i am understand correctly I can use odin to root, update and get a better and newer version of android before it is officially out. This is awesome. Whats the downside, do i need drivers, does it drains the battery etc, will i still have touchwiz ?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ex_silentio:
Don't listen all this tech oriented guys. :D If before you use your iPhone as-is, you don't need any kind of Odins, firmwares et cetera. Samsung Kies found any official updates, and with two mouse clicks you can install this on your phone. Thats all.

Samsung Galaxy II have very impressive tech parameters, but really disappointing with software. It is reason why people looking for another ROMs flashing this trough Odin and so on, but still no one from this ROMs don't resolve all problems and bugs..

And keep in mind - in case of failure - you can brick your phone and/or loose guaranties..

And I agree with qwerty warrior..
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] intruda119:
What's wrong with the software?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JupiterdroidXDA:
Not good advice if you want to stay dumb to the advances made:) Its not so techy;))

JD@XDA

Sent from my Samsung Galactic Crusader S II
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] JupiterdroidXDA:
intruda119;15539446]What's wrong with the software?

I would not try and work this dude out, seems like another trying to block people from advancing from scared user into confident intelligent informed user...

JD@XDA

Sent from my Samsung Galactic Crusader S II
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ex_silentio:
Just look at custom ROMs features. Lag fix, lag fix, lag fix..

For example - I have been using HTC Desire Z & HTC HD - and HTC original soft is much more better then Samsung. Not ideal, of course, but much better! But Samsung have better hardware and screens.. ;)

I do not want to discourage people from learning! No! I only ask to do it gradually and safely! Each with a time can begin to flash the phone and use custom ROMs, but not the very next day after switching from iPhone to Android.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] anupam_luv:
lag fix ????? samsung releases fixes every 15-30 days and about kies, it has many other features than firmware upgrade BUT unlike odin it is not dedicated software to upgrade firmware.... kies is more prone to conflicts/errors because of other features integrated within it.... on the other hand Odin works like a charm ... and your get your armours (stock roms) easily from http://www.samfirmware.com/WEBPROTECT-i9100.htm (even before samsung releases officially) and load it on Odin and FIRE... u r done...

even I've come frm omnia i900 (windows mob).... and my i9100 is is jus 15 days old but I will still recommend Odin for firmware updates however u can still avoid rooting ... but Odin is definitely my first choice... kies is thr but for backup/restoring etc...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pulser_g2:
Kies is an unreliable piece of dirt. I have never even installed it... If you are happy with stock, use it.

If you are more discerning and want safer quality stuff, use odin or heimdall... I know 2 people who used kies. I had to fix both using odin due to kies being useless...

Software on SGS2 is amazing compared to other phones I have had. People are being very picky imo...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] danielsf:
Hi, I have just ordered the galaxy s2, i have currently have the Htc desire, rooted and running cm7, and updating is simple. If you don't mind could you clear something up for me please, do you have to use kies for updating or like most android phone you can just update on the phone it self? Thanks very much :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] klarmacker:
you can update on the phone...

but try the lightning rom in the developer section its much faster
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dallenlim:
how to flash Galaxy S2 with Mac ?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ParthG:
There is a program for Linux and Mac flashers and I believe it's in the same tutorial thread for Odin (Windows) users. However, I find that Odin works best and most reliably so if you have the ability to dual boot, then install Windows on a small partition and use that for Odin.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] n-zocker:
your looking for Heimdall ;)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1104826
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mjeshurun:
Kies is the way to upgrade Samsung phones running Android OS.

The unfortunate issue is that Kies on Mac is still very unreliable.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Novick770:
Can you upgrade Galaxy S2 GT-I9100 from a custom ROM to Ice Cream Sandwich. ?or you have to upgrade it to CM7 first before you upgrade to Ice Cream Sandwich. ????

---------- Post added at 05:55 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:49 PM ----------

You are absolutely Wright

---------- Post added at 05:59 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:55 PM ----------

lightning rom rapes your battery
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maverick1103:
Not with Speedmod kernel mate! :D
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kidau:
Yeah, heard that Lightning + Speedmod works well together!

and I also wonder about the battery.... how much longer does the 2000mAh gives compare to the standard 1650mAh?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arunk.chowdhary:
Lol!! :p You said it..!!

A.

---------- Post added at 02:34 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:52 PM ----------

I'm from India.. Galaxy S2 wasn't available at the time when I decided to purchase one. So I had to get it from Nordic 3 Network with SIM Lock.

The phone was made available in India by the time I got it.. However I saved some money compared to Indian price.

I dropped bricks in my pants when I learnt that I have to unlock SIM to use it on any Indian network.

SIM Unlock Procedure involved "Rooting" the phone. So again, that wasn't an easy decision to make.

So be it, I decided.

- I simply downloaded Odin, SuperOneClick and Insecure Kernel (Windows)

- Got the phone into download mode (Vol. Down + Home + Power)

- Then Up button to confirm download mode.

- Connected phone using USB and Odin recognized it with yellow COM Box.

- Flashed the insecure kernel choosing PDA option

- Ran Super One for while the phone is connected to USB and clicked on Root

- It rooted the phone.

When I saw that yellow exclamation during boot, I was out of my senses thinking that I blew the phone.. A research said nothing to panic. Then I downloaded SIM Unlock software from Android Market using Wifi ran it, got the unlock code and unlocked the SIM safely. Now I got on to my cellular network.

I used Odin again in download mode to flash the Stock kernel back to remove that yellow exclamation!

The stock rom that I got with phone was 2.3.3 and now I'm running the phone at 2.3.5 and it's wonderful other than those junky stock apps.

I found a way to get that stuff removed. As I've already rooted the phone, I used Root Explorer app from Android Market.. Went into root (/) then to System and then Apps and removed junk by deleting apps and their related odex files. (using Mount RW)

It's operating just fine with the current ROM and have no complaints.

Compared to Kies, I found Odin as the best firmware flashing tool.

Till now, I used Kies only to back up stuff on my phone or to import videos and music to my phone.

When CyanogenMod 7.1 stable got released, I installed CockWorkMod Recovery using Heimdal by following the instructions under Wiki for Galaxy SII.

I downloaded the zip and installed the CM 7.1 ROM from ClockWorkMod Recovery. ROM looked fine, except that it's crashing some android processes.

So I had to go back to stock 2.3.5.

Bottom Line: Odin and SuperOneClick Rocks

Everytime you flash new firmware you have to root the phone except for CyanogenMod as it already comes sort of with SuperControl!

And XDA has abundant info. In a 20 days of time, using all the info available here, I went on to become shivering pants to confident in Android..!

Now I see my phone like a PC. I know how and when to flash and how to do stuff.

Cheers!

A.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mnongkhlaw:
Great confidence-building response, but more confidence needed!

A few more questions, if you dont mind :-

1. What are SuperOneClick and Insecure Kernel and where can they be downloaded from?

2. What is Stock kernel and why was it needed for getting rid of yellow ! What does that ! mean, anyway?

3. I found the "official firmwares" from here :http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1075278. I considered downloading XXKI3, but then, got confused as there are multiple links :-

A.

Firmware info

PDA:XXKI3

PHONE: XXKI3

Date: 15/09/2011

Android 2.3.5

XEO (Poland): http://www.multiupload.com/XTRG43JVEG

XXKI3 Stock Kernel: http://www.multiupload.com/6XT83N1LLN

Password: intratech@XDA

B.

XXKI3

Android 2.3.5

This original (unmodified) Wipe Package with new bootloader has: PDA: XXKI3| Modem/phone: XXKI3| CSC: OXAKI3

Download: http://www.multiupload.com/NJV6PR87Y3

These packages have the new bootloader removed and repacked with the old ones so you can safely reset the binary counter with a Jig. :)

If you've already flashed a full package from elsewhere and cannot reset your binary counter using the Jig just flash this package in the PDA or Bootloader (Yes both will work) section of Odin to replace the bootloaders and then you can reset the counter:http://www.multiupload.com/LQQBRQVJUD

This Frankenstein™ Non-Wipe package has: PDA: XXKI3| Modem/phone: XXKI3| CSC: XEUKD1

Download: http://www.multiupload.com/7JTWS2E37R

XXKI3 Stock Kernel:http://www.multiupload.com/WDOO81L5H6

Password: intratech@XDA

Which FW is best for India?

There's no mention of features etc. for each and not really sure what "Official" means. If I flash one of these, will my phone's warranty remain valid?

Need a reply ASAP, please.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dazzo1965:
i'm using a gold bussiness battry 2450Mah and yes it does last longer
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] manoeke:
I have had iphones since the iphone came out, never had an android phone in my hands until 2 weeks ago. I got the galaxy S2 as a present so I didn't do any research in advance. I had it for 3 days and I flashed lightning rom on it using odin.

It's very easy, if you spend a few hours reading, you'll know exactly what to do.

There are risks, but not as many as with iphone. Android is easy if you compare it to ios ( if you jailbreak and stuff)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mnongkhlaw:
Need a response, please

@manoeke,

If you found it easy, kindly make it easy for me too by responding to my post above.

Thanks.