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[Galaxy S II General] angelomaldito:
You may use pt_BR with Google voice command (no need for any app, just change the voice input settings) but not with VLingo which doesn't support Portuguese at all. Not sure about swipe and apps, as I've always used

English instead. Nevertheless, the app (More Locale2) is free and you can try and check by yourself if it will translate apps and swipe ;)
[Galaxy S II General] angelomaldito:
LPQ works fine for me.
[Galaxy S II General] marcusvnac:
How the phone numbers are displayed? Do you have some pics? Thanks!
[Galaxy S II General] Engineer It:
Hi there

I have buy my SGS2 from the united states and I'm using it here in Brazil..

with the following info:

Baseband version: I9100UHKI1

Build number: UHKI2

Android version 2.3.4

The question here:

1- what is UHKI1 and UHKI2 means here ??

2- is there any available update for the ICS 4.0.3 in Brazil ?? because the ICS released in 14/03 and till now the KIES is telling me that I have the lastest firmware !! (See the Attchment file Pls)

3- If there is no update now, anybody know when the update will be available for my phone ??

thank you
[Galaxy S II General] angelomaldito:
XDA app apparently doesn't accept .png files (which is S2 defaul screenshot format) and I failed to quickly find a convertor for android during my 5 spare minutes. Therefore, you'll have to trust me (or not, it's up to you. My phone displays the numbers like "011 1234-5678" however this is not the LPQ default. As I've said in earlier posts, I've used an app called "more locale2" in order to customise the numbers into a Brazilian standard. Otherwise, LPQ is a multi-CSC ROM, and the format of the numbers will depend on the CSC you select. It might be Polish, British or any other included CSC.
[Galaxy S II General] angelomaldito:
First of all, it seems that despite the fact that you've bought your SGS2 in the States, you've got an international version (GT i9100 instead of the one of USA variants, which are particular to the respective carriers - e.g. AT&T, T-mobile and Sprint variants SGH i777, SGH T989 and SPH D710 respectively).

Regarding your questions,

1 - AFAIK, UH*** are the South American firmwares, whereas the XX*** and the XW*** are the European ones, ZS*** the Asian, JP*** Middle-eastern and so on. The next part (***, e.g. KI1, KI2, LPQ, etc) mean each released version. Additionaly, ZTO is the Brazilian unbranded CSC, while ZTA = Claro CSC, ZTM = Tim, and ZVV = Vivo.

2. There is no current Brazilian ICS, if you want it you can either wait for ages or download the European XXLPQ and install it using Odin.

3- Based on the time it took for Brazil to get the upgrade from Android 2.3 to 2.4, we can assume that it will take several months before we get a Brazilian ICS. Nevertheless, probably the only thing will be different is the included bloatware, as from ICS on all languages (supported by Android) are included by default, i.e. any ICS ROM includes pt_BR. The modem may also be different, nevertheless European modems always have worked fine for me in Brazil, probably because we use the same band frequencies here and in Europe. :rolleyes:
[Galaxy S II General] olavopb:
In Brasil, the better ROM is:

UHLPE

Firmware info

PDA:UHLPE

PHONE: UHLPE

Date: 09/03/2012

Android 4.0.3

TTT (Trinidad and Tobago) Also for (TDR, VNO)
[Galaxy S II General] marcusvnac:
Why this is the best to Brasil?
[Galaxy S II General] dandroid13:
Because it's Android 4.0.3. It's not the best if you are looking for mods though.
[Galaxy S II General] Marcb:
No, it's not!
[Galaxy S II General] dandroid13:
I'm using it and my phone didn't melt yet... :eek::rolleyes::p
[Galaxy S II General] olavopb:
swype in pt-br..., gps-conf, etc...

Mods for LPQ applies to LPE.

CF-Root is the same...: CF-Root-SGS2_XX_XEO_LPQ-PROPER-v5.4-CWM5.zip (use also for LPE).
[Galaxy S II General] marcusvnac:
asicMw HIS

But the XXLPQ also have this things, no?
[Galaxy S II General] slushodrinks:
The only thing i wanted to know is why TIM thinks it's ok to just skip an update (2.3.6) like its no one else's problem.

I know that version didn't bring any ground breaking improvement, but c'mon, how hard can filling an official rom with your crappy apps and horrible wallpaper be?
[Galaxy S II General] hebermc:
I9100XWLP3 <-- Is that new?

Just noticed it has PT-BR.
[Galaxy S II General] dandroid13:
Yes, it's new. ICS roms have all languages now.
[Galaxy S II General] samgu:
You guys should try this Rom!!!

http://wanamlite.com/2012/03/27/romcwmxwlp3-android-4-0-3-odexed-deodexed-stock/
[Galaxy S II General] marcusvnac:
Thanks! I will try it on weekend. Which version did you install? I will download from Check Fus online (http://fus.nanzen.se/). Which country I have to select?

Regards
[Galaxy S II General] angelomaldito:
Well, I'm using LPQ (which has multi-CSC) with XEU (Open British) CSC, which I changed after using KOR (Korean) CSC for a while. I saw no difference regarding the CSC, as the only bloatware loaded are the Samsung stock (social hub, etc.) and the API settings are provided by my SIM card. Actually, I think if you're going for LPQ you should bother only to select a language, as I believe the CSC will make no difference at all with this specific ROM.
[Galaxy S II General] marcusvnac:
Thanks. Did you see if in Swipe Keyboard Settings and Voice Recognition exists Brazilian Portuguese?
[Galaxy S II General] Unrealbr:
Any word on when it'll be coming out officially in Brazil?

O meu ainda tá na garantia...
[Galaxy S II General] Venomdroid:
Modems LA

I'm from Venezuela and I have in my possession several modem files, including UHKK1, UHLPE, UHKI2, UHKI1, UHKG4, UHKE2, I am in search of the modem UHKI4, UHKI5 any of you have these files? I take this opportunity to see if you can open a post with this modem but are only to Latin America that we all do, you think? sorry my English is not very good
[Galaxy S II General] wgbfilho:
Hi, I did the update to 2.3.6 and now I want to root my phone. Anyone can tell me a way to do this without change kernel? I just want to root stock rom 2.3.6

Tks
[Galaxy S II General] brunofm:
Heh, I came here to ask the same thing. I'm on a stock I9100UHLB2 and I'd just like to root without changing anything else. I looked at Chainfire's topic for CF-Root but I couldn't find the kernel for LB2. How to procede?
[Galaxy S II General] hebermc:
Is the I9100XWLP3 bloatware free or does it have O2 stuff?
[Galaxy S II General] dandroid13:
http://wanamlite.com/2012/03/27/romcwmxwlp3-android-4-0-3-odexed-deodexed-stock/
[Galaxy S II General] hebermc:
Have you installed it or did you choose some other 4.0.3?
[Galaxy S II General] dandroid13:
I'm using UHLPE mate, I don't use any mods so it's ok for me. :)
[Galaxy S II General] diegoms89:
hey guys, running 4.04 CM9 build, with stock modem (which I don't know exactly which is)

I get, A LOT OF TIMES, problems with sending text messages, like it says it was not sent, but actually did, or its not sent at all... But hey, i'm a TIM user, so, i'm pretty sure its carrier related. Used to have this on GB, but much more less than now.

So, just wanna ask you guys if some of you are havin the same problem, and which modem you sugest... BTW, as I always use GPS with 3g enhance (GPS-a), my GPS sign its fine, I would prefer not to lose that =)
[Galaxy S II General] brunofm:
Quoting myself because it seems my post was lost in the last page. Anyone? :)
[Galaxy S II General] hebermc:
I don't think there is a rooted kernel for that version, that is the reason I remained on 2.3.5
[Galaxy S II General] dandroid13:
You don't need CF-Root to have root, Siyah and RedPill (the best ones) have instant root.
[Galaxy S II General] brunofm:
But those are not stock kernels, correct? What are the advantaged / risks of using them?
[Galaxy S II General] dandroid13:
No risks, they are tweaked for better battery, performance, etc. With the right apps you can tweak your phone a lot. ;)

But why would someone stick to stock kernels? :eek:
[Galaxy S II General] brunofm:
For safety or personal preference? I am not an extreme power user and I am very cautious with my S2. I wouldn't bear having anything going wrong with it.

Right now I need to keep my apps, photos and everything as is and just get root access to backup my stock rom before changing the firmware. I thought CF-Root would be the way, but if there isn't a kernel for LB2, is flashing these Siyah or RedPill kernels my only options?
[Galaxy S II General] dandroid13:
Well, you must know what you are doing with root, or you can end with a "soft-bricked" SGS2. Flashing isn't that risky, I did it 140+ times in a bit more than 6 months. :p
[Galaxy S II General] Simonetti2011:
Today I got hard info from Samsung about the Brazilian updates of ICS for the Galaxy S II.

Samsung already has ICS 4.0.3 ready for deployment for all the 5 Brazilian CSC's. Samsung is, however, purposedly holding it back until the sales for the Galaxy X (aka Galaxy Nexus) take off, which it hasn't (and I am willing to bet it won't).

The Galaxy X (I'll call it "GX" hereafter) arrived in Brazil a lot later than in other countries, already featuring ICS. Since the GX is worse the GS2 in most aspects, if Samsung rolls out ICS for the GS2, they fear the GX won't sell. The GX's only appeal is a more modern OS than that of the GS2. If GS2 also gets a more modern OS, nobody will favour the GX when deciding the purchase.
[Galaxy S II General] dandroid13:
Source? SGS2 is almost one year old, that doesn't make sense. The Note is their new flagship phone now.
[Galaxy S II General] Simonetti2011:
I am not allowed to tell who my source is, but I guarantee it is someone from inside Samsung.

The Note is not exactly samsung's new flasgship at the moment, and it doesn't compete directly with the Galaxy S II or the Galaxy X, for the following reasons:

- it will be sold with Android 2.3

- it isn't exactly a phone, sizewise, but has phone features

- it isn't exactly a tablet, sizewise, but can be used as such

The word that ICS for the GS2 is available is already out, and those seeking the latest OS will resource to the Galaxy X, the Galaxy S2 or the Galaxy S3.

Samsung Brasil is depending on sales of the Galaxy X to pick up to release the ICS update for the GSII.
[Galaxy S II General] dandroid13:
:eek: You serious man? There are SG Note ads everywhere... on TV, Samsung's main site, the Youtube elephant video. Also, they've sold 5 million units already....
[Galaxy S II General] Simonetti2011:
That's all you have? Ads? ouch!

Yes, in 6 months, considering worldwide figures. The Galaxy S II sold twice as much in a shorter timeframe (5 months). By February '12 Galaxy S II had reached 20 million units sold.

The Galaxy S II still sells twice as much as the Galaxy Note. How exactly is the Galaxy S II not Samsung's flasgship ?

If you feel you're such a hot shot and are willing to argue an information I got and that I was sharing, please, by all means, feel free to post some insider info you got yourself.

Now, if you're not willing to ADD useful information here, I'll be a lot for everytone here if you keep your thoughts to yourself.
[Galaxy S II General] dandroid13:
Ok Mr. know-it-all with his secret sources, won't bother you anymore... :rolleyes:
[Galaxy S II General] hebermc:
I decided to install ICS, but then got confused.

ICS I9100XWLP4:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1544487 <-- I9100XWLP4 says you need to wipe cache/data and do a factory reset.

1) How hard will it be to get everything back on the phone?

2) Is this the safest way to do it?

http://wanamlite.com/2012/04/03/romcwmxwlp4-android-4-0-3-odexed-deodexed-stock/#more-1221

ICS I9100XWLP4 Deoxed:

http://wanamlite.com/installation-tips/

1) The instalation tips talk about "Go to recovery using APM", what is that?

2) "Flash the Rom via Recovery and enjoy (CF-ROOT)" <-- my phone is rooted, so is it safe to just use this instead of doing the above which uses odin?
[Galaxy S II General] noope_br:
Why not forget about sammy br and just flash I9100XWLPS. This one have pt-br. :)
[Galaxy S II General] angelomaldito:
+1. By the way, I've flashed LP4 over LPS and it didn't wipe my data. I've just wiped cache and dalvik cache on CWM, before and after flashing, no issues so far. No differences noticed between the ROMs either, both are slick and run fine.
[Galaxy S II General] dandroid13:
1) It's any app like CWM from CF-Root that allows you to 'reboot into recovery'.

2)Yes it's safe, but it's always better to do a wipe anyway. :)
[Galaxy S II General] brunofm:
I installed I9100XXLPS and even though the system comes in pt_BR, Swype only runs in Portugal's pt. Is there a way to add pt_BR to the keyboard?
[Galaxy S II General] dandroid13:
You can try this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1428153 I know it works on GB but I didn't try with ICS.
[Galaxy S II General] Simonetti2011:
1) The best way is to let Google sync your data. Then, in the "new phone" (well, after flashing it'll be new, right?!), when you assign your Google account to it, it will start downloading all your data.

To allow your data (including all apps) to sync to your google account:

Settings -> Privacy -> [X] Backup my data

[X] Restore my data

Let the phone sit online for a couple (maybe more) hours, with Google sync enabled, in order for it to upload the backups to your Google account.

then after you flash the new ROM, go to the same settings page and check both options again.

2) Use the option above. Some app-specific data may not be uploaded to your google acct. A workaround for that is: backup everything with TitaniumBackup to the external_sd. Then, after flashing and after the Google restore is completed, you restore only the DATA you want using TB. Do not restore system apps using TB.

3) you don't need to be rooted to flash a new ROM. I'd rather flash a stock kernel than a CF_kernel, because some functionalities are being reported as non-working in the CF kernel, such as some USB stuff.
[Galaxy S II General] robroberto:
noob

Hi everyone,

i've got my GSII last year but discovered this forum a couple of days ago, I haven't rooted my phone yet.

I wan't to move to ics, wich roms you recommend and why?

Is the official version of ICS for GSII better then 2.3.5?
[Galaxy S II General] Tiu Fiu:
Ok, I'm not much of a tweak-fan (or even a regular forum-posting user, for that matter), but I guess I can help you a little bit.

Like you, I'm not an extreme power user and I'm extremely cautious with my S2 (you should see my frenzy-like reaction when I accidentally deleted ClockPackage.apk - a mixture of comedy and tragedy) and when I installed UHLB2 I ran into the exact same problem (lack of appropriate CF modified Kernel).

After a little research I decided to flash the Siyah Kernel via Odin and the only difference that you can see at first is the increased brightness threshold that Siyah Kernels naturally have.

After a while, though, you can see that even without any tweak the Kernel is meant for a better battery life and performance.

After all this mumbo-jambo, if you have decided to skip all dissertation above and jumped to the last paragraph, this is what I have for you: stick with the UHLB2 (it’s a good ROM with a close visual resemblance to the ICS ROM XXLPS that I’m currently using) and feel free to flash Siyah’s Kernel 2.6.14 - the latest and probably last Siyah Kernel on the GB.

And a word of advice: you should download ChainFire’s Mobile Odin Lite / Pro - it is an incredibly useful tool in flashing ROMs, Kernels, Modems and whatever you may need.

Hope I may have helped.
[Galaxy S II General] dandroid13:
I'm using a custom rom now, and it's very good, very smooth and with many mods. It's Lite'ning rom.

And Voltage Control to undervolt/overclock, change governors, etc.
[Galaxy S II General] Guinhu:
Uh well, that one would be LP4, although there's no such a thing as "perfect firmware" out there yet. But it will do the job.

Ah just out of interest I'm also on ICS LP4. And yeah it runs so damn smooth.
[Galaxy S II General] angelomaldito:
I'd recommend you XXLPS which has been working flawlessly for me so far. In addition, I'd also reccomend you to try Apex launcher. I like the new implemented features of ICS (e.g.widgets on the drawer, task manager) which are more visible using a different launcher such as Apex. Nevertheless, many people still prefer GB and TW launcher, and I do respect their opinions.
[Galaxy S II General] robroberto:
Thanks everyone,

Now running ICS with TW

ICS Rooted

Apex Launcher Installed

latter i'll try some diferent roms.

---------- Post added at 03:00 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:50 PM ----------

I got this app called rom manager, is it safe to install roms trough it?
[Galaxy S II General] dandroid13:
Yes, but always do a backup before trying, then you can restore your old rom if you don't like the others you try.
[Galaxy S II General] Tiu Fiu:
I'm unfamiliar with that particular app and my single acquaintance in that category would be Mobile Odin Lite/Pro (which is an app I can definitely recommend for such purpose), but regardless of app choice, I agree dandroid13 on this one and advise you to always do a backup before flashing any ROMs.

Flashing kernels is not that much critical and you can easily flash an old one back (just remember to keep the previous kernel file stored somewhere on your sdcard as a backup measure).

But flashing ROMs is far more critical to the data you have on your device (some ROMs will wipe everything you have on the device's memory - and I mean everything).
[Galaxy S II General] robroberto:
I've downloaded cyangen 9.

Thank you both for the advice, i'll backup everything before flashing.
[Galaxy S II General] robroberto:
Failed! :(

Something went wrong installing cyanogen, i got stuck at the boot screen. :(
[Galaxy S II General] Tiu Fiu:
Did you follow every step rigorously? Try to flash any stock ROM, such as UHLB2 or XXLPS via Odin. If it doesn't work, let us know.

And don't worry, if you have Samsung's boot animation, your phone is not bricked, so Odin should work.
[Galaxy S II General] robroberto:
Solved the problem using odin, cm9 already working.
[Galaxy S II General] hebermc:
I installed [ROM][CWM][XWLP4 Android 4.0.3] Odexed & Deodexed Stock, odexed version, without wiping the phone. It took a while on first boot, but after that reboot was quick.

The issue I had was the phone started overheating and some programs like Sygic would not load properly. CPU monitor sayd phone was constantly at 1.0 to 1.2 Ghz. Recovered back to 2.3.5.

Anyone else had issues like that?

Tomorrow i'll try wiping the phone and using the standard I9100XWLP4.
[Galaxy S II General] dandroid13:
Yeah, a wipe is needed to avoid things like these.
[Galaxy S II General] Tiu Fiu:
Give it a full wipe before flashing (wipe cache, dalvik cache, etc), flash the ROM and give another full wipe after.

That should make it all work OK.
[Galaxy S II General] hebermc:
When installing a new rom, shoud I delete all contents of the internal SD Card?
[Galaxy S II General] zicovsky:
hey guys, I'm relentlessly looking for the best modem for Sao Paulo using Claro. I'm on a Galaxy S1 and tried so many already but can't find one with good data speed and voice quality. Any sugestions?
[Galaxy S II General] Tiu Fiu:
Not really... When moving from the GB ROM UHLB2 to the ICS ROM XXLPS I kept all music and video files as they were and they remained there just fine...

The only problem is that program-installed files will also be kept in the sdcard (internal and external) and when flashing new ROMs certain conflicts may occur. In other words, certain apps may behave differently while running on different ROMs (such as GB and ICS) and if these files are kept untouched from one ROM to another, the app may not fuction properly.

But all that is only for certain apps...

Example - when I flashed XXLPS (ICS) over UHLB2 (GB) I used TitaniumBackup to reinstall most apps and their data... While the majority continue to work just fine, some apps, such as Facebook, Opera Mobile and TitaniumBackup itself refused to work 100% - nothing too drastic, but it was sometimes annoying... After a quick uninstall and re-installation, everything worked just fine...
[Galaxy S II General] Tiu Fiu:
By "modem" you mean "set of files within the firmware related to the phone's radio connection to the operator" or the "pen-drive-like thing that allows your notebook to connect to the operator's network"?

If it is the first one, I'd have to ask you first if your data plan is pre-paid or not... Cause if it is, Claro and all other operators regulate the quality of the mobile connection of pre-paid cellphones to limit their "unlimited" access...
[Galaxy S II General] zicovsky:
I meant the radio.

I'm on post paid.

Tried JW4, KF1, KD1, JPG but can't find a good one.
[Galaxy S II General] Tiu Fiu:
None of them worked? And you performed a full wipe before and after flashing these firmwares? That's odd...

Let me try and find you something... Gonna have to do a little research, but if I find anything, I'll let you know...
[Galaxy S II General] zicovsky:
I'm talking about the radio alone, okay?

I'm on ICS 4.0.3 and am only changing radios to find a good one.

It's a CWM flashable zip that changes the radio only, so no wiping is needed (I actually wiped the cache just to be sure)

I'm just wondering if any of you found a good radio so I can use it as I've flashed several already but on some the SMS won't work, others calls won't work..
[Galaxy S II General] Tiu Fiu:
I've been trying to contact my younger brother (he has a SGS and is far more familiar with it then I am) and he was only able to send me a SMS saying he had problems like that when he tried to flash some I9000 GB ROMs over his I9000B when it had only Froyo BR firmware available, hopping he could finally taste some Ginger instead of waiting for a brazilian one...

Later tonight I'll try and call him to ask for some more the details
[Galaxy S II General] zicovsky:
Well, I have an international I9000, so I have no problems with flashing anything. Actually my phone is working perfectly on ICS, I'm only trying to find a radio that is better than the one I currently have.

Thanks for the help
[Galaxy S II General] luizlee86:
Which ROM are you on?

I always heard about modem and the influence it has over the radio quality, but I never felt any differences.

What problems are you facing that makes you look for other baseband?

Anyway, now I'm on Wanamlite 10.6 that comes with LPS and everything is perfect.

EDIT: ok, now I saw that you are asking about SGS on a SGSII thread =]... did you try to find something on BrasilDroid?
[Galaxy S II General] zicovsky:
Well, radios are interchangeable so if you guys found one that works on SGSII I can make it work on SGSI.

Radio affects call quality, 3g speed, battery drain, wifi, a lot of stuff.

I don't have any problems with the baseband that came on ICS 4.0.3, but like I said, I'm looking for one that's better.

For instance, let me give you an example, under KB3 I get 3512 kbp/s speed under Claro, while on JVU I get 200 kbp/s. So I'm trying to find one that's good for everything.

Haven't looked on BrasilDroid yet, found this thread and decided to ask in case any of you tried this already.

I'm on teamhacksung's ICS 4.0.3 build 17.
[Galaxy S II General] hebermc:
After installing GT-I9100_WanamLite.XWLP4.Deodexed.Stock.NO-WIPE without a wipe, going back to 2.3.5, doing a wipe and installing GT-I9100_WanamLite.XWLP4.Deodexed.Stock.NO-WIPE, then wiping and installing I9100XWLP4_I9100LUXLP1_LUX, then doing another wipe, I finally ended on Litening_Rom_v2.6 I9100XWLP4. It is a LOT faster then the others.

The only bugs I have found are:

-sometimes phone crashes when connecting to usb

-disable/enable lock screen only works in slide mode

A small tip, Sygic 11.2.2 does NOT work on ICS, you need to upgrade to 11.2.6.
[Galaxy S II General] dandroid13:
+1! Litening is great, the only thing I did was download latest Swype. :D
[Galaxy S II General] hebermc:
+1
[Galaxy S II General] eric-filth:
im using my own custom rom always based on last stock ics with neak kernel.

smooth, great battery (5h screen on with 3g on) great results with benchmarks.