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[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] predatorftp:
Hi,

I have an SFR version of the SGS II, I would like to

Root my device

Unlock it

Upgrade to a faster better ROM with Hebrew support.

I am new to SGS and I want to understand a few issues. I understand that Samsung releases ROM's for different areas in the world and that they are described in a coded manner in the ROM version. what i don't understand is

(Q.1) Will any version of the ROM work on any version of SGS II ? (might be a stupid question, but i want to make sure)

I understand that burning a different ROM version on my device might void the warranty, so I need to keep a backup of the original version.

(Q.2) where do I find the CSC of the my SFR ROM ?

(Q.3) I want to keep the ability to connect to all SFR Wifi hotspots for FREE it is done from an app installed on the device probably by the CSC, Do i need to backup the SFR apps i want from the original ROM and reinstall them on the new ROM, or could I simply find the SFR CSC, and install it once i'm done upgrading, rooting and unlocking my device ?

Can someone recommend me a good ROM version along with modem version ?

that supports Hebrew characters (right to left languages) ?

This are the details of my device,

PDA::KE4

PHONE: KE1

CSC: KE4 (SFR)

Any help would be much, much appreciated like i said i am new to this device.

Thanks, in advance.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] skuizy:
Hi mate, since I have a SFR SGS2 too, I think I can help you ;)

Q1 : Yes, you might want to go to Intratech's topic in the Dev section to search the ROM you want. You can also try various custom ROMs from the same section ;)

Q2 : here

Q3 : You can simply redownload SFR apps from the market ;)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] predatorftp:
Hi again and thank you for your answers, I have some complementary questions :)

1. in the ROM official forum intratech is posting KE4 rom and stock rom whats is the difference between them ?

2. Does the ROM include the Firmware + modem + CSC.

3. how do i extract the CSC and burn it, after i burn a new firmware +modem ?

4. from the list of ROMs I can burn you suggested (in the DEV forum) which one is more suitable for SFR and how do i determine that the modem version is suitable ?

5. i read somewhere in the forum that changing the firmware and rooting looses the APN - the settings for Internet and specific operator configuration. so my question would be in case i can not burn or apply the CSC of SFR after i change my firmware how do i back up this information in order to make sure that the phone doesn't loose functionality's later ?

6. I don't understand what *#1234# does ?

Thanks and sorry for all the questions, like i said i am new to this ;)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] silv3rfox:
Hey guys I recently bought an SGS II SFR (Forfait blocké), can I root it and install custom ROM on it, or I should Unlock it first?

And what ROM do you use?

Thanks in advance.
[HTC Incredible S] dgaa1991:
hello. is it posibel that u can apply the toms to rom manager. it shoud be free and a lot more easyer for us d:
[HTC Incredible S] najib82:
Do u mean toms and jerrys
[HTC Incredible S] zanef7:
Hahaha
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] justkiddinghere:
whenever i send a long message over 3 pages it

automatic converts into multimedia sms and unable to send this

bcz its to high to cost

so is there any solution to send it ?????? via sms only and it dont convert in multimedia sms?
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] storage1:
@justkiddinghere: Look here http://goo.gl/rwCh8 ;)
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] justkiddinghere:
hey every singl reply there said tht tht app dosnt work

any other solution?
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] storage1:
So try Go SMS Pro ... on market here: http://goo.gl/EmitI
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] consegregate:
Use go sms pro and check split long messages.

XDA ♥
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] V!KR@M:
For that u need a modded mms.apk. For our galaxy 3, modded mms.apk was done by Kyrillos13. I dnt knw if that mms.apk wil work for this phone. Once c its features here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1140526

Ill ask him for doing it to this phone if that .apk doesn't work. Try it and tel me. Backup the original .apk b4 u try it

edit: oops.. kyrillos already did it here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1126740
[HTC Sensation] aFoodStampBaby:
There is a new Irc Chat room. It's on the freenode server join room #HtcEvo3d. Check it out 1st 30 people are going to be ops.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] fsmylc:
hi guys, i am using i9003, and i flashed my camera firmware using the code *#*#34971539#*#*, then the camera cannot work any more. blank screen appear after opening the camera app and camera failed message appears after several seconds. I tried to reflash other roms, all cannot work. is there any possibility to fix this?

thx in advance!!
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Misledz:
Why would you use a code to flash it? Replace the Camera.apk file. Also what firmware are you on? Would be nice if you mentioned that aswell.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] fsmylc:
i update my i9003 to GB, i offen met camera errors, so i tried to flash it by code, but it cannot work, and currently my rom is xxkb3
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Misledz:
I quote this from the KP9 Feedback thread, this has already been discussed, so please avoid making new threads, I will highlight the important part in bold. It's important that you look at the KP9 Flash guide to make sure your not missing any steps. Bootloader is a must to flash aswell.

1. Make all your backups using TB. Don't forget to move the TB folder to Ext_SD or PC after backing up.

2. Factory reset phone using manual code. (*2767*3855#)

3. Get into recovery mode and wipe all.

4. Now flash the new ROM as usual (latona and then the remaining 4 files.) Be sure not to make any lame errors here.

5. Factory reset again using manual code.

6. Now check to see if the power button functions and the phone reboots when you ask so. (It should work.)

7. Check camera. If you have a black screen, its okay.

8. Factory reset again using manual code.

9. Redo flash procedure again.

10. Factory reset again.

11. Check power button issue and camera. Both should be totally fine.

12. Press power button to lock and leave device for 10 mins. Now, press power button to check if the device wakes up as normal. It should. If you want to avoid the device being woken up by calls or texts or other notifications, just put it into flight mode and turn off Wi-Fi.

13. Root using SuperOneClick. It will show up Kernel Panic error in the end, but its no problem.

14. Just pull battery after that and restart phone. You should see SuperUser installed and working. Upgrade Busybox to 1.18.4 by Stericson.

15. Now install TB and go about your restoring business. DO NOT restore any system apps. Just restore User Apps and data.

16. If you didn't **** up any of the above, you should be up and running 2.3.4 without any issues (yet!).
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] fsmylc:
yes, i tried this method, but it does not work for me, camera still keep black first, then camera failed message pops up... i am not sure if the camera is the same as i9000, then i can try the wave bin files. thx anyway
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] fooman123:
*#*#34971539#*#* and choosing the "update camera firmware" is a big no no.

The firmware for your camera is now gone.. Take it your samsung service center and *do not* mention the secret menu for camera. Just say it stopped working.

Many of these menus are hidden for a reason..
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Misledz:
You get a thanks from me, Why do people get so curious to play with secret menu's to kill their phone. Congratulations, He now has a camera phone without camera.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] fsmylc:
thx for your help. but i just want to make my camera to work, not just playing.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] fxsuprapto:
My friend, I was the stupid one with same problem early this month.

Service center will need 1 hour to fix, don't waste your time reflash firmware.

I did that many times and no luck at all...service center the solution.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=15336141#post15336141
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Misledz:
He erased his camera firmware thats why
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] utkarshshrivastava1:
Try this

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1171246
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] jaskiratsingh:
All i can see is going to service center and getting it fixed. Isnt their a solution that we can perform?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] fooman123:
Did you erase your firmware too?

This code should be spread far and wide..

http://samsunggalaxysforums.com/showthread.php/4834-SamsungApps-camera-firmware-update-available!?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] mjbri0613:
My camera dont work too after i flashed kp9 to xxkb3 too.. Can anybody help me with this prob.. Or can anyone can post camera.apk that can run xxkb3 firmware.. Thanks much!
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] jaskiratsingh:
You need to flash xxkb3 twice.

Hard reset, Flash first time, hard reset using code, flash again, hard reset using code and camera should work
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] jaskiratsingh:
No... I didn't erase my camera firmware. I wanted to know, as no forum including above provides a solution
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] mjbri0613:
Ok sir i will try it
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] fooman123:
Then given your acknowledgment that "no forum including above provides a solution" the general consensus (and multiple Google searches) -- seems to confirm that if one "updates" their camera firmware from the hidden menu -- that there is at present - no known, recovery - short of taking the phone to a samsung service center..

I just don't understand how re-asking the question is going to yield a different answer.. like the easy do-it-yourself solution is being withheld in favor of the more difficult one of taking the phone to the service center -- just waiting for someone to ask..
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] jaskiratsingh:
Well....you are providing a link, thought it to be a solution. What I don't understand is the need to create multiple topics and giving circular reference.

If you have a solution except customer service then share, if you don't even a noob knows service center is my resort.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] fsmylc:
service center refused my request because I bought the machine in hongkong, but iam in china at present, so I have to try to resolve it by myself...
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Misledz:
As of now there is no way to fix the camera firmware issue. Sorry to say this but, you shouldn't have experimented in the first place without reading a feedback.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] fsmylc:
Yes. Thx for ur kind words. I noticed that i9000 has the same issue, and it get a wave solution, i will have a try tomorrow. I will report it here if it is successful.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] fooman123:
"you are providing a link, thought it to be a solution. "

The link was just providing support for what should be obvious to one after some basic research using Google.

There is obviously a method for rewriting the camera firmware that is being used by service centers -- the specifics of that is currently unknown.

Perhaps the next time someone is a at Samsung service center they can ask.

After more digging (just for fun, as my camera works fine) I found that the "Samsung Apps" application updates the camera firmware if it detects that there is a new firmware available - I have no idea what it does if the camera firmware is gone.

As for pulling the the currently installed camera firmware from NV RAM and knowing the proper use of the option in hidden camera menu to rewrite it -- that is an exercise left to someone with more ambition and time than me..
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] fooman123:
I found this in xxkb3 -- give it a shot though, I don't have high hopes --

Attached CameraFirmware.apk from xxkb3

If you go to the Samsung Apps webpage and search you can also find Camera Firmware update utility for SGS and SGS2 --

you might give it try as well.. though I would be cautious taking that route as SGSSL is not listed as supported..
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] fsmylc:
thx all of u. but if is it possible for anybody to upload the four bin files under system/firmware? i tried all files that can be find, but no one work, but the good news is front camera is back now.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] fooman123:
attached requested files from xxkb3

Here is link to a post with the S2 update utility..

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1098834
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] fsmylc:
thx a lot! but it does not work also...maybe i have to buy a nec camera and change it by myself..
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] fsmylc:
another question, could u pls help to confirm below info?

type *#34971539#, then click ISP Ver Check, check what's the ISP version? NEVER CLICK the 2nd option!! mine is NEC CE147, but i am not sure if it is the same before i update it
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Misledz:
After messing with secret codes, The last thing you want to do, Is brick the phone completely. I doubt he would play with secret codes aswell if he wishes to keep his phone out of samsung ServCent reach.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] fsmylc:
nothing will happen if u do NOT click the 2nd option!!
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] fooman123:
I have "fat fingered" things by mistake before.. maybe someone else check it for you.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] fsmylc:
yes, thx a lot for ur kind help. I have bought a camera and replace it, and it works well. thx all kind guys!
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] fooman123:
how much did the piece cost?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] fsmylc:
i am in china, and the piece is 95RMB while the phone in China is about 3000RMB..
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] wrosun:
there are two files inside .zip where are those files supposed to go??
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Kickasskev:
Just wondering would or could there b any chance in the future that when buying a phone you could download the OS which you prefer, for example

You have android but fancy a change you could then change that to WP7 or iOS or even blackberry, I think this would be great, maybe even paying a small fee for the download of the OS so the developers don't loose out.

Similar to your pc, you choose what os you want on it.

What do you guys think?

Sent from my Optimus 2X using finger power
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] Mjuksel:
this is a very nice thought, some of the phones already do it ofcourse like HD2 :P

it would be nice though to buy a "blank" phone and decide what you want to use :) !
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] italianswagger:
nice

Yeah that would be crazy...wouldn't mind having one..
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] tahahawa:
That sounds like a great idea. But Might not happen in your or my lifetime :/
[HTC Inspire 4G] realturk:
i have using htc inspire 4g. i cannot use outside android market application.how can i fix this problem. who can help me... thanx. i'm using this phone in turkey.. plssss :(
[HTC Inspire 4G] zelendel:
Please search before opening a new thread. The ability to "Install Unsigned Apps" has been covered many times before. You will Either need to root and install a custom rom or one of the other work arounds.

Thread Closed
[HTC Inspire 4G] trh1341:
Sorry if this is in the wrong place..feel free to move it if it is.

I was looking at some touchwiz android phones and there are some feature i kinda like about it so i was wondering if anyone has ported some touchwiz rom and if not can someone try? I have tried but failed..but then again I have almost no developmental skill:D

Thanks in advance
[HTC Inspire 4G] mudknot2005:
No one has yet and I doubt anyone will the general consensus around here is sense>touch wiz. What features are youbtrying to get
[HTC Inspire 4G] trell959:
I've been on touchwiz (captivate) and sense is light years ahead! But there is tw launchers and theme Chooser themes
[HTC Inspire 4G] trh1341:
Thanks for the rely but i am thinking about geting the lg thrill when it comes out so ijust wanted to see about what it will feel like(obviously without the 3d featured)but i will try the theme chooser theme,thanks! ;)
[HTC Inspire 4G] mudknot2005:
Id wait, as there will more then likely be more 3d phones coming out, it doesn't make to much sense to buy a phone that is already outdated before it even comes out.
[HTC EVO 3D] aFoodStampBaby:
Join irc freenode server. Join #HtcEvo3d. Room. 1st 30 users are ops. Join the new Evo 3d chat room
[HTC EVO 3D] NewZJ:
what was wrong with the old one?

why the first 30 are ops? is there no quality control?
[HTC EVO 3D] aFoodStampBaby:
absolutely correct
[HTC EVO 3D] oldjackbob:
Please be clear, and please make sure your sentence structure and punctuation are correct. Exactly what string am I supposed to enter in the Channels field? There's no one in any #HtcEvo3d room, and no one's in any #HtcEvo3d. room.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PeterK1990:
Hi there!

One of my "problems" I have with the S2 is that i can't seem to be able to properly fit a picture on my screen.

Whenever i set a picture as wallpaper it will be zoomed in.

Is there a way i can fit a picture in its original size (so the whole picture can be seen) on the screen?

Many thanks,

Peter
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ithehappy:
If you are trying to set a scrollable wallpaper on a single portrait screen then it's not possible, but otherwise you have to click on the portrait icon, then drag the orange lines to the furthest corner of the picture, then set it.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PeterK1990:
There it goes "wrong", whenever i do that in portrait mode, and I select the part i want and set it as wallpaper... the result will be that it is zoomed in.

For example as i drag the orange lines around my girlfriend and I set it... it will only show me the chest, stomach and a part of the legs instead of the whole body.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sp1tfire:
You need 480 x 800 resolution photos/wallpapers to fit in portrait mode, any other resolution will slightly distort or won't fit on the screen.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] esk02k:
I always crop my pictures in photoshop to 960x800 for wallpaper and 480x800 for lockscreen wallpaper. All WVGA androids use these resolutions.

I just checked, i dont loose any of my picture in that resolution.

Hope this helps.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ithehappy:
The screens resolution is 480x800, not 960x800, the latter is for scrollable wallpapers, which I never use. So if someone wants to use a full picture set to one screen then he/she should use a wallpaper of phones resolution, i.e- 480x800 :-)

Regards.

Sent from GT-I9100
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Silently:
I have this same problem, i have resorted to just using the scrollable crop button and knowing that I'll lose the edges. There's certainly some sort of bug regarding this.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MrRockx:
I have a photo taken with the SG2 camera that is 480x800. When I set wallpaper, I select portrait mode (non-scrollable, single photo).

However, the actual wallpaper is still zoomed in and I don't know why. Portrait-mode wallpapers seem to be broken, the phone wants to stretch photos into scroll-mode size even though it is not selected.

The lock screen wallpaper works fine.

Anyone know a fix?

Edit: The same problem is described here and also for other phones, no answer yet: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1121133

Edit: I have a fix, but it's not a good one. Using a photo editor, add 240x800 pixels to either side of your image. This will produce a 960x800 image. Set this as your scrollable wallpaper (this will not work if you select portrait-mode). Then, use your launcher options to disable wallpaper scrolling.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sp1tfire:
If you are using stock launcher it should work. If your pic is 480 x 800, select portrait mode , drag the orange lines to fit the whole screen and your pic won't zoom in. The way Samsung uses this feature is crappy anyway. I gotta try 2-3 times before i can adjust the orange lines to fit the screen, without pic being zoomed-in.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jorkobe23:
Hi dear,

I'm going to soon get Nexus S :)

I'm currently using iPhone 4 and I just want to know what advantages are on Nexus S.

and does anybody change from iPhone 4?

Please share your experience with me:)
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ancilary:
i m using nexus S from 1 month and i dont think iphone is better than nexus S

i have used both phones but i feel nexus S is much better and powerfull

nexus S wont disappoint u
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Borky_16:
i compared the colours of the screen! my friend with iphone4 was very angry, because mine was way better! :)
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Spittal:
I moved, I like my NS WAY BETTER, but I'm a nerdy tech geek, so I like the ability to mess with the phone.

But I think overall, for the average consumer, iPhone is better.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jorkobe23:
Is your one Super Amoled display? Around me, they only sell super clear LCD version so..
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jorkobe23:
Thank you for reply. But how can you judge for average consumer iPhone is better?

Why do you think like that?

Im not a tech geek but like to flash roms and change kernels etc..
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Borky_16:
I got the amoled one, but if you like natural colours the SLCD is the right one! the samoled colours are overpowered compared to the reallity!
[Verizon Droid Charge] cody.ivey:
For some reason after using ODIN to flash the gingerbread rom, I can't figure out how to change roms. I've tried using ODIN to flash altered beast, which worked in the past. Also, I can't boot into clockwork recovery to attempt to load gummy through the SD card. What programs would I need to download, and what steps need to be taken to get this working? I apologize for being so vague and for that matter asking such a basic question, please post any questions that would assist in resolving this.
[Verizon Droid Charge] kvswim:
Look through the dev sticky. http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1107797
[Verizon Droid Charge] hoppermi:
You have to use odin to flash a full package (one of the leaked factory pkgs) if you are going to switch from GB. The modems are incompatible with each other.