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[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nathvader:
Hi there, I have an xperia x10 and the thing is getting out dated. I would like to switch to the Samsung Galaxy s2 but when I go to look there are like 50 different variants...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_II I go to wiki and it shows me the different ones and who provides them.

I would like one with the 1.5 ghz dual core at the least, or am i mistaken? do I wan the hd screen?

Please help a brotha out, help me find the best sgs2

thanks in advance,

Vader
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] peachpuff:
The lte versions need pricey data plans, the hd lte is only sold in korea, the sprint/tmobile ones wont work on rogers network, so that leaves you with the att i9100, the skyrocket or bell's i9100. Out of those i'd get the bell one since it has a physical home button and the largest userbase, or if you prefer capacitive ones get the att one. The skyrocket has a weaker cpu/gpu.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Star_Box:
Look my friend , just buy the regular samsung galaxy s2 (GT-9100)

# it's good phone at the most

# main model not a secondry one e.g (GT-9100G) Or the 1.5 ghz one

# most support as it's the main model

# the 1.5 ghz is not the one that u gonna need it will drain out your battery life and so much heat u should face . Beside the 1.2 ghz works fine and runs all u needs

# when u choose take the most fimiler one to avoid any conflect with any experince

That's just what I see , at the end it's your call
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kailkti:
Psh, the 1.5ghz isn't as efficient or powerful as our 1.2ghz.

$1 gets you a reply
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] blunted09:
DO NOT get the crapdragon version. The exynos has most of the support and is MUCH faster. I still cant figure out how people are selling the lte version for more in GTA area. please get the exynos.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bala_gamer:
Crapdragon? LOL!!:p:p
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] josephislee:
I came from an X10 as well. Get the Bell GS2. I guess you can get the Telus GS2 (which is the same as T-Mobile but with Rogers bands) but trust me, get the international (Bell) variant.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nathvader:
Ok so basically we have narrowed it down to Bell or Telus or International because they are the only ones that support the Rogers connection. What I don't get is why the snapdragon is so crappy? Does it overheat? Like usually you think well higher ghz means faster, it is this similar to like Intel cores that have a lower clock but are faster than an amd processor where the clock is higher? Its like a technology efficiency type deal?

Also do I have to switch providers if I buy the bell or telus one? I am planning on just buying the phone outright instead of changing my phone plan...

Thanks for all your guys' help I really really appreciate it!!!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DJBoxer:
check out my sig u understand major diff m8 there is no comparsion yer the xperia was fun no questions ask it was a learning curve but once u get the gs2 in ur hands omg let the games begin it ots just nutz so to speak compared to x10 even on stock shame sony held bk hats off off for tryin but as u stated i got the gt-19100 running wot my lastest sig says and u cant even compare it to x10 its just pointless i still have my 2x xperia but fun but dang lol enuff said deffo worthy upgrade by far ;)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] peachpuff:
Don't bother with the telus one, it has a weaker soc than the regular sgs2. The bell/internation sgs2 is identical, once you get it simply root the phone and unlock it with the Galaxy_S Unlock app from the market, it'll work on rogers just fine.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nathvader:
Thanks for the input, I know the SGS2 will be getting ICS but I have been keeping my eye on the Galaxy Nexus, it has a really nice screen and I really do enjoy having a great display, but as my x10 has a 8 mpx camera i feel like it would be counter productive in some senses. The galaxy nexus also doesn have as good of a processoror gpu as sgs 2 i wish they would make the galaxy as good as the sgs2.

Also i think the shape and concept of the galaxy nexus is much more appealing than the sgs2. Now im really at a dilema....galaxy nexus, or sgs2.

fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu lol this is so hard
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nathvader:
http://www.knowyourmobile.com/comparisons/1098323/samsung_galaxy_nexus_vs_samsung_galaxy_s2.html

also found this
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nathvader:
also whats this all about? probably just cause of ICS im assuming

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g33w25VTh3A
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] peachpuff:
Possibly a mix of ics and the ti processor.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SGS-II:
The better performance in benchmarks is all because of ICS. In my opinion, when SGS2 gets ICS, it beats the galaxy nexus in everything except the screen.
[HTC Amaze 4G] spiz516:
Not sure if anyone else has this going on, but multiple people say that I sound muffled and hard to understand while on the phone. Never had the issue on the Vibrant, and now it seems to be pretty common.

No, I'm not covering the speaker and I talk loud and clear. I'm using the latest QuikSense in case that has anything to do with it.

Thanks!
[HTC Amaze 4G] xndabox:
I have good quality when on the phone. Maybe it's a hardware problem. You should try it over Bluetooth to make sure
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] invasion2:
How do you do this? I just put the engineering bootloader on my MyTouch 4g, so how would I change the splash screen? I've changed it multiple times before, but it required to make a boot.img and terminal on the phone. A link or something would be helpful :D thanks!
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ChaosSaber:
There ya go

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=11395401#post11395401
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skipjacks:
You dont need to get fancy with bootloader flashing. Splash screens can be replaced using a 1 line script from the in phone terminal.

You can even automate the process by saving the script in gscript so it becomes a 1 click process. Check out the themes forum. Look at the 2nd post in the EZ Splash thread. The script is in there with instructions

Edit: I think Chaos in the previous post even linked the thread. Derp....
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] invasion2:
Haha thanks guys now I can do it with ease! Also, what is so good about the engineering bootloader?
[myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Jack_R1:
That it allows you to flash anything you want directly from it, and you're not dependent on the OS or the recovery to be functional. If they're both corrupted, you can still reflash them, and don't have to resort to PD15IMG.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Zach4G:
I will never ever do anthying to my phone ever again! It does nothing but screw up your phone. Im better off wating for at&t to update my phone! My phone is still screwed up! Stuck in a so called "boot loop". I think i have tried everything! And these so called forums are suppose to help pshhh! I guess ill have to go to at&t and buy a new phone because they will know mine is rooted. Im so screwed!
[Samsung Infuse 4G] j0hnZ:
Haha
[Samsung Infuse 4G] qkster:
Relax dude...

you haven't read enough.

Go to gtg unbrick and read

go to adams' one click and read

pick any of the Q&A "omg!! i'm stuck" "omg, i'm bricked" "omg, bootloop" and read a little bit..
[Samsung Infuse 4G] b3asty:
Wow. Really? Rooting is the very first thing I do when I purchase a new phone. I rotoed my infuse the evening of the day I purchased it and didn't look back. So many options... So many great devs. Try being a little more patient. It will only benefit you in the long run.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Rocket42:
stick with it...There are many threads, devs and tools here to use. Not sure why you are saying you can't get help....

What were you trying to do? Where are you now?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] qkster:
odin: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1092021

heimdall usage: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TgyaUbjcm4

heimdall link: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1331381

click thanks :)
[Samsung Infuse 4G] dman3285:
This phone is unbrickable and this is a useless thread man...close it
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Ryanscool:
Ahhh someone help me. I am in a bootloop, and ive actually tried everything. (I know my stuff, do not get me wrong). Anyway I am on windows 7, and the drivers seem to be screwed up. Thank god, I have windows xp on an old computer im trying that now.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Zach4G:
I tried to root my phone using this video on youtube: "How to root, install 3e recovery, and install custom ROM on Samsung Infuse"

I did everything correctly then when i booted up my phone it wouldnt boot, it just stays on the samsung screen. When i plug it up it just shoes an empty battery and doesnt do anything.

Ive tried doing gtg's ultimate unbrick, but odin3 wont recongnize my phone and i have the drivers installed.

Ive tried adams one click: but it keeps saying "disconnected" it doesnt say connect.

Any Suggestions???

:confused:
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Zach4G:
Yes, i have done that. Ive been tryin to unbrick for 2 days.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Zach4G:
Yeah i have xp :) but as u can see im stuck.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] dman3285:
If Odin is not showing #comm# then you do not have the proper drivers installed...bottom line...
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Ryanscool:
Ok well it does not work on either computer. I rooted the dang phone so i had the drivers then..... when i try installing other infuse drivers ive had it says that they are already installed, where earlier i removed it by using the uninstaller. I am soo stuck.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] qkster:
make sure u have heimdall uckj4 downloaded to your pc

make sure you are in admin user

turn off your phone

get a decent usb cord

plug it into a different usb than what you have been using

put your phone into DL mode ( pull battery, press vol up and vol down, plug in usb and replace battery)

make sure you have updated to latest java

run the 1 click

it may show disconnected

install drivers using zadig - move thru the selections, find android usb

if you have install correct drivers, it should show connected

flash it

after it flashed the first time

flash it the second time with the bootloader box checked

if it works correctly, you should be on uckj4 stock att gb

if it doesn't work, you can always drive your car over the phone and ask for a replacement :)
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Ryanscool:
WTHECK is zadig?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] qkster:
it's the driver installing module that comes with the heimdall 1 click package by adam outler
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Ryanscool:
Ok thnks, how do you get to this? NVM i got it, but it wont find the device in zadig ahhhh
[Samsung Infuse 4G] soulysephiroth:
I was having issues getting my drivers to work in download mode till I downloaded kies, then it worked fine and allowed Odin to read my device.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] qkster:
look thru the options, there is an install drivers..make sure you pick the correct listed device...

zadig is different,,it doesn't require kies or any of the other drivers..it will install the usb drivers on only one of your port...save this port for future use with heimdall..
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Ryanscool:
Odd, has nothing there just my preinstalled camera. There is nothing to do with android, tried every single option lol. I still will not get it, should i remove microsoft c++ when it goes by that screen?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] qkster:
is your phone in DL mode?

Your phone should be in DL mode

the android should be digging yellow triangle

when you run zadig,

go to options

list all devices

choose the android and install the drivers

after u install drivers,

heimdall 1 click should show connected.

sometimes a reboot after driver installation to get it to recognize..

try a diff usb port if that doesnt work

good luck and good night...

you guys are close...phone is not bricked...yet..lol
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Ryanscool:
AHHHH another reboot ill try then lol. THnks for your help, if it still doesnt work im fine with a new phone, just want all the data i had copied to my pc! lol. Edit: WAAIT, does this really only work on linux?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Darthstygeon:
Sounds like an iOS user to me.....he'd be better off with a simple iPhone...android is for those who love a challenge and don't mind digging through code and forums.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] terr_bear:
guess I'll jump on this post for some suggestions...does anyone know what I can do if I've lost dl mode? I know what do with dl mode, but when I pull the batt, hold vol butts, and plug in the usb, my phone just bootloops...and suggestions?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Ryanscool:
I am not an ios user. Do not say that, now im mad. Thanks for your non-constructive talk, not helping. My phone gets into download mode but it will not put anything out, tried on both windows computers. It is the phone, now the bridge between (I think).
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Zach4G:
When i look at the list of devices mine says "unknown device" and when i try to install the drives they wont install. and then when i try a few tries later it installs. but on one click it still says "disconnected".

Any Ideas?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] qkster:
power off. remove battery. USB. Hold volume buttons. Don't let go until dl. Battery in. still holding volumes until the Android pops up.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Ryanscool:
Hello since you are awake, should i remove windows c++ when it asks?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] :
To install the drivers in zadig, click options, list all devices, if you are in download mode using a USB data cable, it should show up as Samsung USB Composite. IT WONT SHOW UNLESS YOU CLICK OPTIONS>LIST ALL DEVICES!
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Ryanscool:
Thanks i just realized maybe use a different usb port and wire, maybe it will work. I will try later, i am at school.

What about the c plus plus redistribute thing? Repair or remove? Only tried repairing, nothing happened.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Zach4G:
Hold on this is my thread is anyone gonna try to help me out!?

Not to rage or anything i just want the help that i need.

It would be really apreciated.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] :
All the help given to the others, would be all the help we can give to you.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] qkster:
Zach, the process of bring your phone and Ryan,s phone is the same. Both need recovery to stock...hopefully GB stock with bootloader s. Read the thread again. My replies and others have been aimed at both of you and anyone else with a borked phone needing stock recovery from soft brick
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Ltilt2:
If you have plugged your phone to your pc and you don't know what to do, then you don't know enough. Did you put your phone on download mode????????
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Ryanscool:
I am pretty sure he knows this. Anyway like a few have said, reading the ones to me will help you. I still can not restore, i am reverting to the first ever odin made for us. My phone for some reason loves completely stock for modems and everything else, ill see what happens in a few. EDIT: Omgosh im so mad it still will not work. I am pretty much giving up almost. Anyone have any ideas? No one will answer this: delete c++ on the computer asking or no?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Ryanscool:
I it is working! It did not show up as android or anything like that, just mass usb storage device. Edit: i am rebooting, said it needed the computer to do so. If this does not work, then it is going back. If there is a way to pay like 100 bucks or something extra, im going to the skyrocket.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] GR8CDNPumpkin:
Did you install the drivers on you PC? You need them installed or the phone is not recognised.

Search for "Kies" on Google or in this forum.

G.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Ryanscool:
Drivers should already be on mine, idk bout zach though. Edit: and it still is not working.... My mad leval is at an all time high ahhh Another edit: here is something you may want if you can not unbrick and are out of options: http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/samsung-infuse-4g-jtag-brick-repair/ . Heard from multiple people it works, and heck its forty bucks. You bricked it, should pay if it is a deep problem lol. I will if att acts stupid.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] seekyo:
I had the same problem. Odin wasn't showing my phone. What ended up being the problem, I didn't have the latest version of Odin.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Ryanscool:
Hmmmm.... how did you update?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] trouzzermouse:
For the odin problems Try a different usb port. I had to do that. Or another computer.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Ryanscool:
Tried 3 different ports and tried it on win xp
[Samsung Infuse 4G] djlobes:
I don't really see anybody approaching this from the computer side. Have we done the general computer troubleshooting. What does the infuse show up as in device manager? Uninstall the driver and remove the .inf file? Remove and related software like lies and a re-install? Check registery keys? Just a thought.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] djlobes:
I meant, "Remove any related software like kies and a re-install?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Ryanscool:
Infuse never shows in device manager when plugged in. Ive tried everything, reinstalling kies and stuff to no avail. (on either computer). You may want to see what i just posted on youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHLUYckTlug
[Samsung Infuse 4G] bignate78:
try this instead of heimdall one click.

extract it and open heimdall-frontend and run.

once up, plug in device in download mode then click the utilities tab and select detect, which should tell you if it reads your device or not....

once/if it does recognize, go back to the load package tab and select browse, locate where you extracted the zip file and select the heimdallpackage.tar. let it run.

once its done in the bottom right corner click the load/customize button.

it will then take you to the flash tab and click start and let it do its thing!

http://db.tt/GaMSJJsP

Hope it helps
[Samsung Infuse 4G] rabinfuse:
I tried the instructions on this video yesterday and it worked. He also provides odin setup and drivers. As djlobes stated, the problem could be your computer too. It could even be your usb cable. If I were you, I would try this on a friend's computer before giving up.

youtube video:

/watch?v=y1HgcZrYR_4
[Samsung Infuse 4G] :
Loooooool @ being in a bootloop and AT&T knowing your rooted. Lawls.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] SleepyDad:
Does your phone charge when it's plugged into a PC via USB? Just asking because I had one that stopped doing so and before that it was pretty flakey about connecting in mass storage mode. It eventually wouldn't charge at all (or connect) and I had to swap it out via warranty.

Other than that I think all of the suggestions are valid from my perspective. Install Kies to get the driver installed, and use Odin and gtg unbrick. I've had to unbrick mine a couple of times since.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] AdamOutler:
not true at all. I'd post a package that can truely brick your device, but I don't want to be responsible for all the noobs.

There's a reason people use UnBrickable Mod and JTAG for recovery options.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] AdamOutler:
BTW.. if you're having any problems with a Heimdall One-Click, just hit help>Install Heimdall
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Ryanscool:
Lol do that everytime, to no avail.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] bignate78:
Have you tried what i posted earlier??

Big Dog I997 Infuse, CatyRom
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Ryanscool:
Trying this now lol. Edit: it does not work either, says could not find a compatible device in download mode.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Zach4G:
Thanks a lot for those who tried (attempted) to help me with this issue. But i just took my phone up to at&t and told them that it would not boot up. They (attempted) to do a "mass storage reset" then told me to go up to one the warranty warehouses and exchange for a new phone. I will be going their tomorow. I really am glad i had nothing to worry about. I dont have to pay any fees or anything. The only thing that was really haunting me on the way to the at&t store was the fact that everyone saying if you root you will void your warranty. Which didnt even matter because the phone didnt even come on. I am very releaved that I resolved this issue with out having to pay any money. I just hope that the warranty store wont find a way to see if it is rooted. But thanks again the suggestions were much apreciated. I will give everyone a "thanks" who attempted to help :)
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Ryanscool:
Lol good news. I will attempt doing this also if i can not do it on my girlfriends computer. When it gets to the att option, ill try keeping my bricked phone mwhaha. Do this too zach, ive got an idea.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] bignate78:
I know ryan has but have you tried what i posted?

Big Dog I997 Infuse, CatyRom
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Zach4G:
Yes, I have but it wont detect the device. But thanks though
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
Well people, it's official. I got mines preordered at GameStop just now. Put $50 dollars down on it for and guaranteed to get it on Dec. 19th for in store pickup. Yeahhhh!

The display model was off when I saw it. I powered it up and it hasn't been charged n less than 2% battery power left SMH hence the quick hands on..lol. For starters, this is the thinnest tablet I've ever held. It's amazing how thin this is. I'm a tall guy, 6'4 so any tablet really thin to me. But I have an iPad also and this thing is wayy thinner and lighter than it. It felt solid but weird to me considering how thin it was. Thin like a sheet of paper..lol After power up, I feasted my eyes upon the most beautiful and detailed display on a mobile device I've ever seen. This was in regular IPS mode also. I cut on Super IPS+ and this thing is bright and detailed as a Mofo! Swiped through the home screens and it was like slick as oil. The fastest and smoothest screen transitions I've seen. Even faster than my iPad. No signs of slowdown at all swiping through various screens or bringing up menus or apps. I check the about section in settings and it is running honeycomb 3.2.1.

I checked through the apps and saw the games thats been on all the reviews shown on TF Prime. First one I played was RipTide. Now mind you I also have the iPad version and seen tegra2 version also. This tegra3 optimized version has a lot more done to it than some added water and blur affects. This game really looked great compared to other versions. It looked more high quality or detailed. Looked like a regular home console game. The framerate was very fast also compared to my iPad version. Definitely impressed with the improvements on that game.

Then I saw the infamous Glowball game. I started it up and realized the volume was off or down n couldn't hear anything. So I cut the volume up to max. Once level started this thing was loud and clear as a Mofo n I had to cut it down. Too loud for in the store. The graphics and special lighting fx in this game was killer. With the high screen resolution and super IPS+ mode on, this game really popped out the screen. The videos reviewers showed on this can't do this game enough justice. Playing and seeing it in person is amazing to see. Haven't seen any ipad1 or ipad2 games yet that can produce this kind of high quality lighting fx and graphics. This tegra3 has really set the bar high for next generation tablets.

To conclude, truly impressed overall with tablet. Even for the brief moments I messed with it. Still hard to believe how thin it really is and how beautiful and high definition looking the display is. I'd say we have a winner here with the Asus Transformer Prime and I cant wait to pick mines up on the 19th. From GameStop.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Ectoplasmic:
Thanks, was especially interested to hear your comments of the physical size, thickness, and weight, compared to an iPad.