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[Galaxy S II General] BatTusAi:
Bro, I'm here in south africa and my friend is going to spend his xmas in pinas so I wanna buy another S2 in philippines.. Where can I buy the cheapest galaxy s2 in philippines? Please give some info.. I wan't the 32 gb version since my s2 now is 16gb only..
[Galaxy S II General] jermitano:
i think most units sold here are the 16gb units.cheapest are sold by online sellers ive mentioned earlier(dbgadgets...kimstore...widgetcity...cmkcellphones)just buy 16gb or 32gb micro sd...those yoi can buy cheap in greenhills or gilmore pc shops
[Galaxy S II General] simply_amazing:
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welcome here...btw...we already had a memo in our thread of posting...we should follow strictly an english messaging scheme here or else we get shut down (philippines thread)...just a friendly reminder to all...thanks...(btw im not a mod, just a fellow poster who likes to share info)[/QUOTE]

Oops sorry...my bad...thanks for the reminder....which roms are u guys using? Im currently using the one from hyperdroid....i would just like to know what majority of pinoys are using...thanks
[Galaxy S II General] swiftden:
If anyones interested, I'm selling Akiba Metal Slider. Stocks arrived today. I only have 6. PM me for price and inquiries.

Also selling Sweet Armor Metal Bumper Case (4 stocks only) and Walnut TPU bumper case.
[Galaxy S II General] pongster:
*OT Alert* :D

I was based in South Africa for a while in 2006... Western Cape... in fact my son was born there. :)

*Back ON-Topic*

For SGS2 I usually contact any of the trusted resellers over at tipidpc
[Galaxy S II General] BatTusAi:
Ok so where can I buy in philippines the one that doesn't have samsung warranty and has shop warranty for 23k-24k only I don't be needing since they will bring it here in south africa? Wait! What actually are the reason why there are units that needs to be serviced? are there plenty of faulty s2 units? What parts are usually defective just in case?
[Galaxy S II General] BatTusAi:
Really? You should get back in here the wheather is nice. Lol.. And africans are hot. Lol..

Anyway, how much are they selling in tipidpc and please recommend me one.. PM me the contact maybe of ur trusted seller? Thanks for the info..
[Galaxy S II General] swiftden:
contact DBGADGETS 09155917925, 09228432843

His is 23.2k without samsung warranty (service warranty only). :) he does meet ups. I ordered mine from him and got my white S2 same day i ordered.
[Galaxy S II General] BatTusAi:
Service warranty means if there is defective headset, amoled screen, etc..., meaning they wont change it?
[Galaxy S II General] pongster:
I was there on mission with my family... I was based in Cape Town and Joburg for about 8 months. I love Cape Town Weather from June to September. :D

I even met up with the Filipino Community there in Cape Town.
[Galaxy S II General] swiftden:
They wont charge the labor. Only the parts.
[Galaxy S II General] BatTusAi:
Lol.. Thats was a bad joke since ur a missionary.. Sorry.. Have you visited afriski in lesotho? They got snow skiing there, it was very nice when I went there.. Got some friends I know in capetown too..
[Galaxy S II General] swiftden:
I have a problem. I cant install an app all of a sudden. Market app force close everytime its trying to install an app. Its says something about adroidcom.vendor or something. Anyone can help me?
[Galaxy S II General] jermitano:
prices??? in case buying how to??? thanks
[Galaxy S II General] pongster:
which version you on? try clearing data of market from settings-applications then re-open market. I'm on 3.4.4
[Galaxy S II General] jermitano:
sir pongster good to see you...i have questions previously and have a post on your forums...i need the help...thanks and mo powah!
[Galaxy S II General] swiftden:
Im on 3.4.4 too.. Tried doing what you suggested but the same thing happened. Heres the screenshot.
[Galaxy S II General] swiftden:
3k for the akiba, 2.8k sweet armor, 1.4k for the walnut. 09178287708
[Galaxy S II General] pongster:
I would need a logcat to see what's causing the error. try installing alogcat or catlog from market and run the app before running Market so we can see what's causing the FC if possible.

better if you have a terminal and adb access...then do this (to ensure we don't have to sift through a long log) :)

adb logcat | grep vending

then post it on pastebin so I can take a look when I find the time.
[Galaxy S II General] swiftden:
Do those apps need root sir? I dont have root. Im using a frankenstein xwkk5.
[Galaxy S II General] joco_ph:
Whats a good led notification for sg2?
[Galaxy S II General] swiftden:
Problem solved. I just did a factory wipe. Thank you sir for helping.
[Galaxy S II General] hot ice:
Using xxki3. I can read flash drives using the usb otg but cant write or copy files into it. Anybody having the same issue with this firmware?
[Galaxy S II General] jermitano:
my experience there is noLED...but i wouldnt bother again if i were u sir...it effing consumes battery even if youre not using your phone...better stick to doing noti yourself...my 25 cents again
[Galaxy S II General] youngpic48:
Do you have the Silver Akiba Slider bro? I just got the Gunmetal.
[Galaxy S II General] jermitano:
lost all apps and data i presume?
[Galaxy S II General] swiftden:
Just the apps hehe..
[Galaxy S II General] swiftden:
Yes sir i have it. Text me at 09178287708 sir if you want it delivered. =)
[Galaxy S II General] bimmerboii:
What is the latest official firmware for the sgs2 bought in the Philippines? Still on 2.3.3?
[Galaxy S II General] PaulitoX77:
Does anyone know where i can buy a stock back cover for a white Galaxy SII?

I fear that i might break my current back cover since i do have the 1900mAh Anker batteries
[Galaxy S II General] digitallysick:
Where do you guys find nice cases for the galaxy s2 in manila? I can't find otterbox, or casemate anywhere for the galaxy s2.

Every store i go in tries to sell me this junk capdase case (its horrible plastic) I need a rubbery/silicone type case with grip

Ideas?
[Galaxy S II General] MarekDeLeon:
Good evening, I'm thinking of buying sgs2 I'm choosing between i9100 or the Anycall shw-m250.

Which should I get and why? Can I flash gt-i9100 stock and custom roms into the Anycall version?

Appreciate your help! Thanks in advance!

Sent using XDA App
[Galaxy S II General] swiftden:
I sell Akiba, Sweet Armor cases, and Walnut bumper cases. If youre interested pm me.
[Galaxy S II General] JMacalinao:
There's an Otterbox booth at the Cyberzone in SM Megamall (probably in other Cyberzones as well). Last time I went there, they had the Commuter case for the S2. It's a really good case, just not my type. :p
[Galaxy S II General] swiftden:
Sweet Armor Metal Bumper Case 3 colors left.

Akiba Metal Slider Bumper Case 4 colors left.

Walnut TPU Bumper Case 5 colirs left. PM me fir details.
[Galaxy S II General] jery610:
i got my phone rooted and would like to update to 2.3.6. meron ba kaung link to downlaod an official 2.3.6 rom? ang dami2 ko nkita not sure which one i should use..
[Galaxy S II General] hot ice:
Visit Intratech's thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
[Galaxy S II General] emiltugz:
hi there, newbie here from Manila.

It's to know, madami na talaga user ng Galaxy S 2.
[Galaxy S II General] Igtenoz:
Hello sirs,

Is anyone here using the Bravia Engine for SGS2? If so, could I have a link for the CWM flashable version?

I cant find any links. And I dunno how to edit the build.prop.

TIA. :D
[Galaxy S II General] pongster:
Bravia Engine doesn't work on the SGS2. It requires the swiqi service which is proprietary to the Sony Ericsson framework.

Adding the libs and editing the build.prop doesn't do anything if you're not on a Sony Ericsson Xperia or device that supports this.

Check this out.

The one who started the thread on the Nexus S forums seems to own an SGS2. Please read the response of supercurio, one of the most talented and trusted devs around when it comes to the SGS and SGS2, here.

My 2 cents, if you see a Samsung "Dev" claiming their ROM has the Bravia Engine on by default or supports it via a flashable Mod... ask them to read supercurio's response and ask for proof.
[Galaxy S II General] prinzhernan:
Anyone seen a white version of the extended battery locally yet?
[Galaxy S II General] swiftden:
Order one via mobimega.com

I got mine after 2 days!! Total cost with shipping is 2.3k. They ship from hong kong.

I doubt we'll be having a white one locally.
[Galaxy S II General] zoie:
hey guyz need help..

im on checkrom 4 with vertumus ics 1.6 theme and i want to try hyperdroid kk5 rom kaya lng dko alam kung alin ang iddownload.
[Galaxy S II General] baekwondo:
A L L :

What is the latest Gingerbread version here in our country?
[Galaxy S II General] shakra00:
Hi guys. Question lang for peace of mind.

I was installing a screen protector the other day. There are some dust that sticked under the screen protector so I lt some water run through it. i applied the screen protector back with little dew or droplets of water in it. (Like a wet install) Now im so paranoid that the water got between the the screen and it might break. What do you think?
[Galaxy S II General] prinzhernan:
Oh my God! I'd never do that. Any sign of water and they void warranty.
[Galaxy S II General] jermitano:
the dreaded dxki2...if youre using it better flash the new kk5 rom from intra...

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indeed...using gadgetshield i presume...most of us users avoid that (see previous feedbacks)...plus always remember that samsung holds your warranty and not the seller of the screen protector (ishield, gadgetshield etc)...even in other devices that is a big no-no much more if you are not used to doing a wet application (which i think wasnt thought much of)...

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just scroll down and find the mirror by sip on the download links from the first page...had some problems downloading it on google chrome so better use firefox...and i guess they are having problems as well finding a download server for that
[Galaxy S II General] AndroidFiber:
...Intratech xda thread "rooting method"

Method 1 works with all firmware

version

1. Download an insecure kernel from

either Chainfire or Odia's thread. Any

version will do so just grab the newest

one, it doesn't need to match your current

kernel version.

2. Download the stock kernel to match

your firmware from below

3. Extract both kernels and remember

where you've extracted them.

4. Download SuperOneClick V. 1.9. 5. I

know there are newer versions but just do

what I say.

5. Make sure that your device is in USB

debugging mode: Settings -> Applications -

> Development -> USB debugging.

6. Put your device into download mode. To

do so: Turn the device off, then power it

on again by pressing and holding

VolumeDown + Home + Power

simultaneously.

7. Start ODIN. Wait for whatever drivers

need to load and for the ID:Com section to

turn yellow

8. Click on the PDA section and select the

insecure kernel you extracted above. Make

sure only Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time

is ticked in the options

9. Click on start

10. Wait for it to reboot and then close

Odin

11. Start SuperOneClick and don't change

anything on the screen. I hope you didn't

remove the USB cable but if you did just

reconnect it

12. Hit root

13. Allow it to install everything it prompts

you to, i.e. SU, BusyBox

14. When it's done just shutdown your

phone and remove the USB cable

15. Put it into download mode

16. Start Odin and hit the PDA section and

select the stock kernel you downloaded

and extracted earlier that matches your

firmware version.

17. Connect the USB cable and wait for the

ID:Com box to turn yellow. Make sure

only Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time is

ticked in the options

18. Press start. Let it flash the stock kernel

and reboot

19. You're now rooted....

guys whats the advantage of this rooting method?
[Galaxy S II General] shakra00:
Is it normal that you lose 1 bar of signal when you cover or hold the lower left corner of the phone? im near the router but I lose 1 signal. is this normal?
[Galaxy S II General] CamoGeko:
I think it's normal, the same thing happens to me with wifi signal as well.

Communicated from a Galaxy far far away via an XDA premium neurotransmitter while DJ'ing on The Enterprise.
[Galaxy S II General] youngpic48:
I have my SGS2 in an Akiba Metal Bumper case and I cover the whole bottom of the phone with my hand. No signal loss at all.
[Galaxy S II General] jermitano:
its just for rooting the phone and if you dont want to flash custom kernels/rom...but still youll get the dreaded binary count so i suggest you go with the cf root way which also includes the CWM and other goodies...learned this the hard way
[Galaxy S II General] jery610:
XWKK5

Android 2.3.6

This package has: PDA: XWKK5| Modem/phone: XXKI3| CSC: XEUKH2

Download:

XWKK5 Stock Kernel:

Password: intratech@XDA

if i update with the above will it wipe my phone? tnx
[Galaxy S II General] swiftden:
No it will not. But back up just in case.
[Galaxy S II General] jermitano:
he wont be able to use the back as the package in an official one be it franken...it will not wipe anything though (except for the wifi settings where you connect, which is an easy fix as you only have to reconnect)...flashing this you will lose your rooting and therefore back up by either cwm or tb privileges...
[Galaxy S II General] KBS720:
I'm currently having problems with google maps. It can't find my location using gps. on wifi it does ok but gps is just fail.

I'm using:

PDA: XWKI8

Phone/modem: XXKI1

CSC: XXKI2

Could you guys pls post what pda/modem/csc u have and if google maps works with ur gps? thx

EDIT: Scratch my request. :p

I got google maps to work with just gps on. Found out that you need to have active data connection with gps on to get a lock.

After getting a gps lock, u won't need active data connection to get an accurate gps reading on maps.
[Galaxy S II General] swiftden:
I meant back up the contacts and the messages via kies. And back up the data file. You can do it without wihtout root. Better than nothing.
[Galaxy S II General] whitherquick:
I have a question guys, If i flashed Intratech's kk2 on my stock DXKI2 will my counter increase?

Also, do i have to flash modem or csc? Will there be no connection problem with Globe or Smart if i flashed that European file alone?
[Galaxy S II General] swiftden:
No it wont increase. And no it wont have a problem with smart or globe (im using KK5 franky).

Intratech's package already has modem and csc. Just follow his instructions and youll be fine.
[Galaxy S II General] jery610:
if i lose root acess by flashing meron bng paraan to root again w/o a usb cable? i bought my phone without usb cable (2nd hand lng kc)and ung nbili ko cable wont be here unti lnxt week..
[Galaxy S II General] knuckle03:
Hi guys! Can someone kindly explain bout that counters when flashing a cust rom or kernel? Will they be able to know how many times i flashed?
[Galaxy S II General] whitherquick:
Thanks dude. 2.3.6, here i come!!!
[Galaxy S II General] blue4004:
What's with the counter thing? And what happens if it increases?
[Galaxy S II General] KBS720:
It's called a binary counter. I first encountered it on the S2, while on galaxy SL, it didn't have any counter.

Basically if u install a custom kernel, the counter will count up and ur samsung warranty will be void. Samsung uses the binary counter to check if u messed with the kernel.

You can reset it by using a usb jig.

You can buy one on ebay or make one yourself.
[Galaxy S II General] knuckle03:
U mean if ive flashed 60x cust kernel/rom they will be able to tell exactly how many times ive flashed a cust rom/kernel?
[Galaxy S II General] pongster:
Yes. When you enter download mode, the number of times you flash a non-samsung kernel via Odin is shown.

Make sure you don't upgrade bootloaders as I see most guys prefer stock ROMs. The newest bootloaders render the USB Jig useless in wiping the stats.

Intratech's Franken Stocks are ok as he changes the bootloader to the older one that supports the use of the USB Jig to reset the counter.
[Galaxy S II General] knuckle03:
Oh so only when flash thru odin the counter piles up? While thru CWM doesnt right?
[Galaxy S II General] KBS720:
it also count thru CWM.

It counts all custom kernels flashed, may it be odin or CWM.

off topic: I don't see the reason to quote a post if you were just referring to the above post.
[Galaxy S II General] pongster:
I flash about 10 kernels a day using CWM and adb and the counter doesn't increase for me (or I would have the yellow warning sign instead of my custom boot screen).

I personally quote all replies as I'm not sure how many people are currently replying while I type a message... doing so ensures that my post doesn't look like its replying to a post that might get in between the reply and the post I was replying to. (Its happened to me in my threads several times so I quote all my replies to be sure)
[Galaxy S II General] trixnix:
Yup me too, no increase in Binary counter when flashing thru CWM

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[Galaxy S II General] azith:
guys sino may apk ng helvetica S? nawala kasi helvetica S ko sa sgs2.
[Galaxy S II General] ialready:
can i get 3g on a prepaid plan? my internet is painfully slow. worse than dialup.

i usually see a "g" as the data. what is this?

i also didn't download or install the apns that globe sent when i first started. i have been trying for days to search how for them to resend them.

also, i recall having good speeds when i first started, which was around the 15th or so. downloaded 70mbps in minutes and almost perfect YouTube streaming. now its just unbearably slow.
[Galaxy S II General] swiftden:
Try changing to wcdma only in settings. Wireless-mobile network.
[Galaxy S II General] ialready:
i love you

LOL
[Galaxy S II General] swiftden:
Did it solve the problem? sometimes i switch back to to "gsm/wcdma" instead of "wcdma only" if HSPA signal is low. HTH :)
[Galaxy S II General] KBS720:
I'll take ur word for it :)

I guess some info are not that accurate.

The only kernels I flash are stock kernels, cf-root, and siyah(using odin and cwm) on stock roms. All except the stock kernels add to the binary counter.

I forgot to mention that the binary counter should only count "custom" kernels.
[Galaxy S II General] ialready:
where and how much would replacing a cracked screen and white front cost? are these parts ready available?

yep thanks! thanks for the tip.
[Galaxy S II General] elms327:
csc OLBKE5

CSC: OLBKE5 is really for what region?
[Galaxy S II General] shakra00:
Guys, question lang.

Is it normal that the signal of your phone drops from 4,3,.. to 0 then up again?

I'm on Globe btw.
[Galaxy S II General] digitallysick:
I'm on globe and have the same problem, i also have poor signal inside my apartment. But with other phones, i have good signal

On globe mostly i have no bars and on Edge, other phones will have full bars and be on 3g in the same apartment
[Galaxy S II General] deltashock:
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3+ hours to go...
[Galaxy S II General] neil05:
merry xmas sa lahat..:)
[Galaxy S II General] Igtenoz:
Mga sirs,

Are any of you having problems with USB tethering?

On my old Galaxy 5 USB tethering works like a charm but if I use my SGS2, I'm getting a driver installation error.

I'm using UltraToxic 8.0.1 with Siyah Kernel 2.3.

Thanks in advance and Merry Christmas to all pinoys! :D
[Galaxy S II General] shakra00:
Guys, Is anybody else experiencing that your cellular signal drops slowly from 4 to 3, then 3 to 2, then 2 to 1, then 1 to 0 then up again slowly?*

Im the paranoid guy around here and Im having thoughts that my cellular antenna might be broken.

It already happened to me 4 times. yesterday, I was watching my phone, it was lying in bed and its signal drop from full to none then non to full.

Another time is when I was testing it earlier, holding it every possible way to test what part of the phone the antenna is located.*

The result seems random. When I hold it in a specific position, the signal drops. But when I try it again in the same position, it doesnt loose signal.

PLEASE HELp!
[Galaxy S II General] trixnix:
Happy Christmas! :)

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[Galaxy S II General] iamspikee:
Merry Christmas!
[Galaxy S II General] crazyonins:
Desk Dock

Mga Tsong,

Merry xmas sa inyong lahat! Question lang..alam nyo san mkakabili ng desk dock para sa phone natin d2 sa pinas?

TY TY TY
[Galaxy S II General] prinzhernan:
You are just being paranoid. Didn't you get the message that globe is doing maintenance? If your antenna was broken you wouldn't get signal at all.
[Galaxy S II General] se7en_boi:
No comment this topic for what ?
[Galaxy S II General] JiroPrinz8:
don't even try, you don't want to get flamed by a country, believe me. walk away...
[Galaxy S II General] prinzhernan:
New Philippines firmware dxkl2 via Kies!
[Galaxy S II General] trixnix:
After so many months haha! Kies sucks a lot! :))

Downloading DXKL3 from intratech's thread. :)

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[Galaxy S II General] prinzhernan:
Yeah we're so delayed! At least it's 2.3.6
[Galaxy S II General] youngpic48:
What's the update mostly about?
[Galaxy S II General] jermitano:
whats new? any diff from kk5?
[Galaxy S II General] ortaliz:
No noticeable changes from kk5
[Galaxy S II General] dbanzon:
Im just wondering, is everyone who's on stock rom using the kk5 version?
[Galaxy S II General] PaulitoX77:
Thanks

Just updated my phone through Kies. Was supposed to go root and custom ROM but let me try this KL2 first for a spin.

- first impression from a stock KI2 user, its snappier
[Galaxy S II General] elms327:
kl3

anyone here already tried dxkl3? feedbacks pls
[Galaxy S II General] prinzhernan:
It's stable and fast. Try it it's the official firmware for our region anyhow.
[Galaxy S II General] jermitano:
been using it since released...flashed the one from intra with the old bootloader...smoother than kk5 almost the same interface...kl1 modem much better than ki3...battery though a little hungrier but not that much (from my .3% per hour to .7% per hour)...posting of pics on the gallery on share via force close issue fixed...still benchmarking...though quadrant never mattered to me i got a drop....from 4100 on kk5 franken i got a max of 3800 with the kl3...overall a ok!
[Galaxy S II General] digitallysick:
Mine hardly gets a signal and has been this way since I got the phone with globe. Other phones get full bars and 3g, mine gets no bars and edge in the same apartment....... been this way for 4 months or more
[Galaxy S II General] knuckle03:
Hi guys! Whats the latest modem for our region? Can u provide me a zipfile for it? Thnx.
[Galaxy S II General] elms327:
Thank you...did you flash the one from intratech?

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is this firmware wipe or non-wipe?
[Galaxy S II General] trixnix:
Non wipe.

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[Galaxy S II General] cirxesoul:
Carrier Locked units can't update through KIES right?

KIES status is always "Your device does not support upgrading via KIES"
[Galaxy S II General] elms327:
since it is non-wipe, all i have to do is:

1. boot the device into download mode

2. flash dxkl3 firmware via odin

3. wait till device reboots itself

that's it...is this correct?
[Galaxy S II General] swiftden:
Yes.
[Galaxy S II General] whitherquick:
Phil on 2.3.6

Wow, Philippines is on 2.3.6 already. Apparently, samsung ****erparts on our region is not that incompetent as I initially thought. Hehe. Maybe flooding their tech support for 6 months with insults did have a use after all. I do hope they release a quick update for ICS though.
[Galaxy S II General] trixnix:
Yes your right.

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[Galaxy S II General] trixnix:
Flash dxkl3 in intratech's thread. Thats the non wipe. I only flash intratechs stock rom. Just look for it.

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