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[Galaxy S II General] Tiu Fiu:
Fast Dormancy here in Brazil

Ok, so I watched the video and I've run a couple of tests to check if my carrier, Claro, supports Fast Dormancy here in São Paulo. As for the tests, here are a couple of considerations:

- As I said before, I'm using Claro's network in São Paulo;

- I'm on NeatRom Lite v.3.5 (XWLPY) with the S3 dialer mod, but with the XXLQ6 Modem;

- I tried to test my device using supercurio's Voodoo RRC tool, but my Avast antivirus did not allow me to access both menus that are opened when hitting the "Show Radio states" and "Sysdump tool" buttons, so I had to use the *#0011# and *#9900# codes, respectively, to access said menus;

- These results were obtained after a few tests and I haven't had time to check battery consumption changes yet - as soon as I can I will let you guys know;

- The results shown bellow are an average based on set of 3 tests, all carried out without any active "internet-access-required" apps (though there probably were some apps running on the background) - I waited for the "Up/Down" arrows on the 3G/H/H+ icon to go black and started counting.

All results are related to the "RRC State" values shown on the ServiceMode menu (code *#0011# on the dialer, second line). Here they are:

1st batch of tests - FD enabled on the SysDump menu (seventh button from top to bottom):

DCH -> FACH: 5s

FACH -> IDLE: 8s (it never went FACH -> PCH and PCH -> IDLE, always FACH -> IDLE)

2nd batch of tests - FD disabled on the SysDump menu:

DCH -> FACH: 5s

FACH -> PCH: 8s

PCH -> IDLE: NEVER

3rd batch of tests - FD enabled on Voodoo RRC Tool, 15 sec setting (note: when I first activated it, the cursor was automatically set on 20 sec):

DCH -> FACH: 3s

FACH -> PCH: 5s

PCH -> IDLE: 6-8s

4th batch of tests - FD enabled on the SysDump menu (again, after disabling FD on the Voodoo RRC Tool and enabling it on SysDump):

DCH -> FACH: 2s

FACH -> PCH: 5s

PCH -> IDLE: NEVER

Since this results were a bit weird, I opened Voodoo RRC, set the bar back to 20 sec, hit "Apply" and uninstalled the app - my guess is it had set some sort of value or code different than the original (1st batch) that remained active - and tested it again, the results are the following

DCH -> FACH: 3s

FACH -> PCH: 6s

PCH -> IDLE: 10s

Conclusions:

I'm no expert on these matters and I'm basing my conclusion on the difference between the FD-on and FD-off tests and the somewhat similar results obtained with the FD-on through SysDump and Voodoo RRC Tool, but my guess is that here in São Paulo Claro's network supports Fast Dormancy.

If anybody out there understands these values better than me or can draw any conclusions, please feel free to add more information here.

As soon as possible I will edit this (long) post and my previous one to add a PT-BR translation for future enlightenment...

Best regards mates
[Galaxy S II General] Noed:
I got similar (confusing) results in Claro.

Now I'm back to Vivo, I did the tests and also tried a few days with FD enabled and a few more days FD disabled. Right now I keep it ON, I see it can change quickly 3G/H/H+ without looping it all the time.

When it refuses to go IDLE, make sure nothing is using the internet in background, can be some app doing sync, then connection is active and won't go IDLE
[Galaxy S II General] angelomaldito:
I regularly use gmaps for gps nav without problems, whether using carrier data or offline. Gmaps only allow you to make available offline blocks of 10 sq Km, which may cover your entire route if you put lots of them in line. ;)
[Galaxy S II General] Noed:
You must be using a GMaps version older than 6.9 then, because in the newer versions it doesn't let you select the areas you want to download to use offline, as the official Google mentions:

https://support.google.com/gmm/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=2650347

A lot of users complain about this, just look at Play Store reviews from Brazilian users.
[Galaxy S II General] angelomaldito:
Actually I'm using that:

Gmaps: 6.14.1 (#6140011) gmm-android-samsung, Locale: en_GB

ROM: Stock

(PDA: XWLPI, Phone: XXLPQ, CSC: DBTLP6, Android: 4.0.3)
[Galaxy S II General] Noed:
Are you sure you have offline maps?

Brazilian offline maps?

Can you please open GMaps, then go to "My Places" then swype to the left and take a screenshot of the maps you have offline?

See my screenshot attached as an example.
[Galaxy S II General] Noed:
Not possible right...
[Galaxy S II General] Tiu Fiu:
I guess not...
[Galaxy S II General] angelomaldito:
Yeah man, unfortunately you're right. NO LONGER possible, as it was only a couple of months ago. It's very hard to understand why they had stripped that awesome feature...
[Galaxy S II General] angelomaldito:
At least I do still have Curitiba's city centre saved for offline use ;)
[Galaxy S II General] Tiu Fiu:
Son of a b#@$&... I have just tried and it actually allowed me to save pretty much the entire metropolitan area of Curitiba... But it refused to allow me the same size area of São Paulo, Rio, Belo Horizonte and even Florianópolis... I wonder what the hell is going on inside Google...
[Galaxy S II General] guedes_puc:
Same here. I could cache Curitiba but not Brasilia. That's not cool, Google. I'm glad I've been using mostly Waze, lol.
[Galaxy S II General] Noed:
I'm looking for the official 2000 mAh extended battery, anyone can recommend where to buy in Brazil?

Most places I found only have the white back cover, I'm looking for the black.

Thanks
[Galaxy S II General] Tiu Fiu:
Do you have an international credit card? Then eBay is your answer... I bought it from a retailer called daddyphones, from UK... Arrived in exactly 9 days (and that was during the post office strike a few months ago), and about half the price you'll find in any brazilian store or seller...
[Galaxy S II General] levysmv:
Same here Tiu Fiu, bought mine on Ebay.

Get some international card e order yours Noed, you'll need to wait like 15~20 days for it to arrive, but it worths it.
[Galaxy S II General] KiraNoas:
What is the best method to improve the fixation of satellites?

What is the best method to improve the fixation of satellites?

Thank You!
[Galaxy S II General] MaKTaiL:
Is it really worth the extra battery? How much more time do you usually get?
[Galaxy S II General] Tiu Fiu:
Yes it is, man, yes it is... There are some really good statistics on the extend battery thread on the S2 accessories section, but I can say that on my personal usage (between moderate and heavy usage), I haven't had to worry about running out of juice at the end of the day since I bought my extended battery...

If you ask me, Samsung should have shipped the S2 with this extended battery as standard... I tune my S2 to be a bit more battery friendly than standard specifications (a little bit of undervolting here and there, turning WiFi off when I'm on the street and so on - but with 3G and GPS always on due to the anti-theft app I have on my S2) but with the extended battery I can easily (and I mean very easily) get 24 to 30 hours of usage (with a record at almost 42 hours with light usage) , while on the standard battery I could get only 18 hours average with a record of 26 hours of light usage.

On the extended battery thread you can get more details, but on rough numbers the extended 2000 mAh battery lasts between 32 and 35% longer than the standard 1650 mAh battery (even though it is only 21.21% larger) due to reduced internal resistance inside the battery (or something like that, I'm not an expert on batteries or electrical details - mechanical engineering is my field of expertise).

Hope this helps...
[Galaxy S II General] MaKTaiL:
Thanks for answering. I will buy it. The extended battery also protects the camera as I can see on pictures.
[Galaxy S II General] Tiu Fiu:
Anytime mate, anytime...

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Fastest method: get an app called "Fast GPS Fix" or something like that - there is a thread on the Themes and Apps section, you should search there (and I believe this app requires root, but I'm not sure)...

A little more complicated, but fool-proof method (the one I use): get Root Explorer or ES Explorer apps (require root access), search the system/etc folder for a file called "gps.conf" and open it as text editor. Change the "north-america" to "br" on all four initial lines (e.g. the first line that says "NTP_SERVER=north-america.pool.ntp.org" (or something like that) to "NTP_SERVER=br.pool.ntp.org"...
[Galaxy S II General] MaKTaiL:
One last question. I heard the new cover that comes with the new battery does not fit in S2 sold here. One guy said he had to cut it on some places to put it. Is that true?
[Galaxy S II General] Tiu Fiu:
Nope... Mine fits perfectly
[Galaxy S II General] KiraNoas:
That's it? IYour fixation is good? I've used this method but it does not work here ...
[Galaxy S II General] Tiu Fiu:
Yup, that's it and it is good... On an open area I usually get a lock on 15-20 seconds, and usually with 8-10 satellites, which is enough for a 5 m accurancy... The first time you enable it may take a while, since the device needs to download the necessary data from the servers, but nothing like the 1 minute or so with the original configuration...
[Galaxy S II General] KiraNoas:
1 -Where is this app "Fast GPS Fix"? I can't foud...

2 -You ROM and Kernel helps the GPS or only modification the gpn.config brings better results?

Please help me. My GPS it sucks. Dont work withi Sygic, Ndrive, and more... only with 3G or WIFI conection... I have the GPS test app and GPS status and booth show me something like 7 minutes or more to fix.
[Galaxy S II General] Wildnick:
The apk is FasterFix.
[Galaxy S II General] douglasfneves:
What app do you guys use to verify how many satellites are locked onto youe phone?
[Galaxy S II General] MaKTaiL:
Hi guys. Video Hub service from Samsung is now available in Brazil.

Those who login at the first time will get R$50,00 free to spend on any movies.

The Video Hub app is usually available on stock rom's from other countries.

I don't know if it's available on Samsung Store.
[Galaxy S II General] Tiu Fiu:
I use "GPS Essentials", which allows you to display a whole suite of widgets of information related to localization. There is also "GPS Status & Toolbox", which is also very good for showing GPS-related information on the screen. Both are free on the Play Store.

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Shame it's one of the first apps I delete with Titanium Backup whenever I flash a new ROM...
[Galaxy S II General] douglasfneves:
[QUESTION]

Hi guys,

I was wondering how the hell do I move these pictures from one folder to the other. Using file manager apps doesn't seem to help as I do not know what folder contains these files... would you know?

Thanks!
[Galaxy S II General] vitors:
Hey man... looks like the name of the folder is in the bottom of each album...

and if you need more specific location, you can enter in the image and see the details, there will be the path of the image in the last position of the details... at least in my rom ^^

Thanks
[Galaxy S II General] douglasfneves:
Tested and true, thanks bro!

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[Galaxy S II General] Ticiano:
Hi guys,

I'm using this 4.1.2 leak and it's a very good ROM, but I think the radio performance is poor. Any way to get a flashable modem that comes with brazilian ROMs and flash here?

Thank you for any help.
[Galaxy S II General] eugeniofc:
Hi, try The LQ6 modem, this work fine here (vivo-sp)
[Galaxy S II General] levysmv:
Where can i find my old modem?

I was using 4.0.3 baseband version I9100UHLPF and kernel version 3.0.15-i9100VJLP7.

And how i change it now that i'm on Jellybean?

Thanks.
[Galaxy S II General] douglasfneves:
I am very interested in buying one of these, will I have to get a different back cover or does this battery have the same size and width of the 1650mAh official battery I have?

Thanks in advance

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Hi Tiu Fiu,

My gps.conf looks like this at the moment:

NTP_SERVER=br.pool.ntp.org

XTRA_SERVER_1=http://xtra1.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin

XTRA_SERVER_2=http://xtra2.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin

XTRA_SERVER_3=http://xtra3.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin

SUPL_HOST=supl.google.com

SUPL_PORT=7276

Is this correct? You mentioned changing on all four initial lines, so instead of xtra1.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin should I change it to br.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin and so forth?

Also can you share what your gps.conf looks like so I can compare?

Thanks.
[Galaxy S II General] Tiu Fiu:
The extended battery is a bit thicker than the original one, about 2 mm thicker actually, but with the extended battery comes an official Samsung back cover as well, fits perfectly on the spot and replaces the original back cover without any worry.

That's pretty much it... A long time ago (can't remember when exactly) I found a modded gps.conf file and I thought many many times to add it to a post here, but I always forget to do it.

In other words, thanks for remembering me to post my gps.conf for you all here...

Anyway, it's added... Just remember to delete the .txt extention at the end of the file - the name of the file really is "gps.conf" (thanks to XDA for refusing to allow an attachment with the .conf extension, forcing us to add the .txt at the end of the file name)...

If anyone has any problems downloading the file and placing it in the etc folder, I'll be adding the lines bellow too...

Enjoy...

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

NTP_SERVER=br.pool.ntp.org

NTP_SERVER=0.br.pool.ntp.org

NTP_SERVER=1.br.pool.ntp.org

NTP_SERVER=2.br.pool.ntp.org

NTP_SERVER=3.br.pool.ntp.org

XTRA_SERVER_1=http://xtra1.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin

XTRA_SERVER_2=http://xtra2.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin

XTRA_SERVER_3=http://xtra3.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin

DEBUG_LEVEL = 0

INTERMEDIATE_POS=1

ACCURACY_THRES=5000

SUPL_HOST=supl.google.com

SUPL_PORT=7276

SUPL_SECURE_PORT=7275

ENABLE_WIPER=1

CURRENT_CARRIER=common

DEFAULT_AGPS_ENABLE=TRUE

DEFAULT_SSL_ENABLE=FALSE

DISABLE_AGPS_WHEN_ROAMING=TRUE

DISABLE_AGPS_WHEN_WIMAX=TRUE

DEFAULT_USER_PLANE=TRUE

REPORT_POSITION_USE_SUPL_REFLOC=1

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[Galaxy S II General] Tiu Fiu:
Have you tried other modems such as the old XXLPS or the (newer) XXLQ6 or XXLS6 modems? I'm using XXLS6 now (no problems with it so far), but I always keep a CWM-flashable XXLQ6 zip in my internal sdcard in case there is any problem...
[Galaxy S II General] douglasfneves:
Thanks mate!
[Galaxy S II General] douglasfneves:
I might have found the topic TiuFiu mentioned regarding GPS tweaking:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1239713
[Galaxy S II General] gnz20:
Have you noticed any difference between the Q6 and the S6?

I'm with TIM SP, using the Q6 with CM10 for a few months now. It's generally good, but I do get out of signal sometimes. The problem is that is very hard to say if it's a modem problem, a room problem or simply terrible network signal from TIM.

Thanks,
[Galaxy S II General] Tiu Fiu:
I would suggest you use LQ6 when using an ICS-based ROM, but, since CM10 is JB, I guess you will need to test it... Just make sure you get the modems with the correct RIL files, so it can work properly...
[Galaxy S II General] gnz20:
Thanks, Tiu Fiu

LQ6 on JB has been fine, and the RIL I'm using is right as well. It's just that I've been hearing a lot about the LS6 recently, and was wondering if there was any noticeable difference.

I'll try it and let you know.
[Galaxy S II General] Wildnick:
JB 4.1.2

Hi,

A couple of days ago I've installed the "pre-released" JB 4.1.2 (LSJ) Rom, rooted using PhilZ-cwm6-XXLSJ-OXX-3.5-signed kernel.

So far so good, everything works. Battery consumption is really a little higher than with 4.0.3 LPX Rom, but not outstanding. I would say a 10% higher.

The only weird thing is that some shortcut icons of app downloaded from the Play Store (Opera Mobile and Real Calc) disappear from the home screen every time I reboot the phone. Just those two icons. But they are still shown in the applications screens.

Wildnick
[Galaxy S II General] Tiu Fiu:
That is a known bug with LSJ, best advice here is to perform a full wipe, fixing permissions and wiping cache and dalvik cache afterwards...

Philz kernel has also been updated to version 3.81 (which seems to have a small bug in it, so people are advising to flash the previous version, 3.75, instead). There is also another kernel - jeebo - which seems to be based on Philz (but I'm not sure) and gokhanmoral has released some betas of SiyahKernel for this leaked LSJ (I'm on beta 4, the latest at the moment, and I gotta say it is preety good).

Best regards and godspeed, mate.
[Galaxy S II General] Wildnick:
Thanks Tiu Fiu.

As far I've read this bug is related to 4.1.2 JB itselff, causing shortcut icons from app stored in SD card to disappear after a reboot. I've already done all the cleanup job, but the bug is there. No reboot, no problem.

I've seen this new beta Siyah Kernel yesterday, at gokhanmoral site.

Happy New Year.

Wildnick
[Galaxy S II General] Wildnick:
I've just installed new Philz 3.95 kernel, with JB 4.1.2. Lets see how it behaves.

Happy New Year

Wildnick
[Galaxy S II General] mariocaraujo:
Hey guys. Im using NeatROM Lite on a galaxy SII, I´m not receiving SMS, but I can send without issues.. Anyone know what can I look for? If was an APN issue I won´t be able to send too, right?

I freezed google voice/search and samsung apps, can it be related?

Carrier is Claro - RJ.

Thanks.
[Galaxy S II General] Tiu Fiu:
That is very odd, first time I've ever heard about it... I'm also on Claro (but in São Paulo), but I guess the configuration should be the same... So lets try some things:

1- Go to the Mensagens app --> Configurations. On the tab "Configurações de mensagens de texto" -> "Centro de Mensagens". What is the phone number displayed?

2- Again on Mensagens app --> Configurations. On the tab "Configurações de mensagens push" -> "Mensagens WAP" is ticked? And the item below, "Carregar serviço", does it says "Solicitar"? (This number 2 might be a longshot, but we should try...
[Galaxy S II General] mariocaraujo:
Hey man, thanks for the help. I think it was something with the stock messaging app.

What happened:

- I installed chomp sms

- I frozed the stock message app

After find out I wasnt receiving sms:

- unfroze stock message

- clear data on both chomp and stock. Same issue.

Then I uninstalled chomp and installed handscent sms.

- on stock I tried to send me a sms but no good.

- did the same on handscent and it worked.

I guess the stock has some issue and chomp probably need it to work? Anyway it´s working now on handscent. Thanks.
[Galaxy S II General] ehcelino:
Kernels and rom XXLPQ

Hi guys, need a little noob help here. I'm using GalaxyNexus on my international S2, but a few weeks from now it started heating for no reason, especially when using data connection. Long story short I want to revert it to stock Poland XXLPQ 4.0.3 while JB matures. Questions are:

-Is this a good fm option (XXLPQ)?

-Does anyone knows if Siyah works ok with this fm?

-And more important: Does LPQ modem works well with this rom? Anybody here have experience with both?

I'm thinking about using this modem since it's good rep here on xda.

Guess is it for now, thank you guys.

Greetz from MG
[Galaxy S II General] lgabdo:
Why don't you try the new JB firmware? IIt's working perfectly for me...
[Galaxy S II General] ehcelino:
My brother did install JB on his, but I feel it still have to mature a little. He sad he is having trouble with it (I don't know specifics) and he is also going back to an older firmware. I think each case is differerent. I want a mature fw to avoid trouble.
[Galaxy S II General] Tiu Fiu:
Well, while I agree that the stock XWLS8 still needs some improvements, which is understandable since this is the very first official JB firmware (or, technically, the very second official JB firmware - the chinese ZCLSF build date is 10 days older than LS8's, but we can leave that aside), there are some very good stock-based custom JB firmwares that include several improvements while maintaining stock look and feel (hell, some of them just feel like improved stock firmwares, you can hardly notice any aesthetic difference).

I would suggest you try Alliance ROM, NeatRom or Omega ROM if you want to try the JB experience the way stock JB firmwares should be. I used NeatRom for a while and I'm now on Omega v18 (waiting for v19.2 for a full up-to-date Omega firmware with all of its features).

But if you prefer to go with ICS, I would suggest you to try the latest 4.0.4 firmwares (I think it is XWLQ3). The last true stock firmware I used was XWLPI and it was pretty good. But forget about XXLPQ, it's way too old mate. If I'm not mistaken it was released in March of 2012, almost one year ago.

Hope this helps...

Best regards mate
[Galaxy S II General] renanrolim:
Just be careful if you go to stock 4.0.4, to change the stock kernel for a safe kernel. Stock kernel may hard brick your phone when you try to flash using CWM. And on my opinion, omega 19.2 is working amazing. Better rom until now.
[Galaxy S II General] ehcelino:
I did a little search and I'll try Omega, let's see how it feels. Tks guys!
[Galaxy S II General] mastria:
Some Advices on SGS2 I9100

Hello all!

I'm new on Android, comming from iOs devices.

I bought a new unbranded SGS2 I9100 and I want to know the best way to update this mobile.

I'd like to know:

1 - What's the best firmware? (stable/resources) - it will be used with TIM/SP

2 - I need to change anything other than the firmware?

3 - I need some directions on how-to do this upgrade.

I've downloaded this file: GT-I9100 ZTO I9100VJLP7

Samsung-Updates.com-GT-I9100_ZTO_1_20120510174935_p2vyu10flp.zip

from this site: samsung-updates dot com

but it's for android 4.0.3.

I'm wondering if I can use the GT-I9100 OXX I9100XXLSJ (LEAK) - 4.1.2

but anyone can explain me the meaning of OXX? And why it's "leak"? This could be a good choice? I'm going through the wrong way?

Thank you all!!
[Galaxy S II General] angelomaldito:
Latest stock firmwares and how to flash (i.e. install) it: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1544487

If you want root ("jailbreak" - remind Spiderman's uncle: "great power means great responsibility!"), you can use Philz kernel (among others): http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1877270

"Best firmware" is highly subjective (and also subject to placebo effects). Personaly, I like to use the latest available, as normaly it includes fixed bugs and improved features. But avoid leaks, as they're test firmwares not officially released to the public, and as test firmware thy DO include a lot of bugs.

If you're not using a windows machine, search for Heimdall, it does the same thing as Odin, but it's an opensource cross platform program.

Ah, and please be careful with anything you do messing with your phone, as nobody else will be responsible for any damage. Otherwise, just do the standard updates as most users outside xda. Most people here like to mess about and take risks. ;)
[Galaxy S II General] mastria:
Thank you very much!!!!

I just received the mobile by mail. It came with 4.0.3. I'm planning to wait few days to check if everything is fine before flashing with Omega 19.2, if it's safe (I saw reports about kernel problems with 4.0.4 when flashing new firmware, but nothing about 4.0.3 yet).

Thank you again!!
[Galaxy S II General] MaKTaiL:
Flash the new 4.1.2.
[Galaxy S II General] Wildnick:
New I9100VJLPD rom

In SamMobile there is a new ROM for Tim, Claro and Vivo SGS2 : I9100VJLPD, dated Jan/2013, but ICS 4.0.3. Can you believe it - 4.0.3?
[Galaxy S II General] Tiu Fiu:
Same thing happened with GB and ICS... A week before ICS was scheduled to be released for our S2 we actually received a official 2.3.6 GB firmware...

And THAT is our Samsung Brasil... Gotta love it, huh...