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[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] VictorHD:
Of Course!

The only upside I see that the Galaxy Nexus has over the GSII is ICS and the processor is a little more up to date.

I have the T-Mobile GSII and it's amazing, I highly recommend it!

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Plus, the GSII is getting ICS. Samsung announced it.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] xbanhcuonx:
I can't speak about the Galaxy Nexus because I don't know too much about it but I can tell you that I have been in the phone scene for a while now. I've owned a plethora of Sidekicks, moving to the HTC Shadow (Windows Mobile), to the Xperia X1 (Windows Mobile), to the G1 (Android), to the iPhone 3Gs, to the G2, to the iPhone 4, and finally, to the Samsung Galaxy S2.

T-Mobile has really grown from when I started with them. I remember slow-Edge speeds on my Sidekick and mediocre (at best) 3G speeds on my G1. Even on my G2, I got speeds of only 200-400KBPS, and I was in a great 4G service area.

Now that I am on the Galaxy S2, I can tell you that it is by far the best phone that I have ever owned. Even stock, it is absolutely blazing fast. After I put beastmod on it, the thing just flies, and this is before OCing. Keep in mind that ICS is supposed to be able to utilize dual-core technology to it's fullest so when the update comes up (it's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when), our phones will be in for a nice tune-up. As for as internet speeds go, I can tell you that it is BLAZING fast. It is faster and more reliable than when I had my G2 (which was just last year).

I can't post pictures but I can tell you that the fastest I have ever gotten with my S2 (in the same service area that I tested my G2 just last year) is 31MBPS. For daily usage, I consistently get 7-14MBPS. I am downloading HD videos off of Youtube in a matter of 5-10 seconds. I am downloading and finishing music downloads as soon as it pops up in my notifications bar. The phone is fast in every way, and everything flows so well together. No lag, no hassle, it just works.

A thing about technology is that something new is always around the corner and if you keep waiting for the "next best thing", you'll only be waiting forever. Both the S2 and Galaxy Nexus are great phones, I can tell you right there and I doubt you'd be unsatisfied with either of them.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] unlvmike:
+1

Well said my friend.

There is enough hate in the world. Why can't we all get along here ...?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] madhad:
Thanks. My ONLY grip with the sgs2 is the screen lines and blobs. Is it really bothersome? Enough to drive someone from buying this phone? I am going to pay outright for the phone and would rather have a phone with atleast a good screen.

Also, how long does the battery last on full brightness?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] HRodMusic:
the nexus is coming for tmo? says who? source please.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] xbanhcuonx:
Like my previous post stated, I came from an iPhone 4, which has the retina display and higher resolution than the SGS2, so I had pretty high standards in terms of screen quality when I switched over. I have read about these lines and blobs on the SGS2 but this was only AFTER I got the phone and had a pretty good run with it. I loaded up HD videos that I used to have on my iPhone 4 as well as pictures to make a comparison and I can tell you that the SGS2's screen will NOT disappoint. Colors are very vivid, and the large screen makes picture/video viewing a pleasure. To be fair though, I think the iPhone 4's retina display was a a bit sharper, but it's nothing that would be a deal breaker.

Don't stress about things so much. The SGS2 wouldn't have so many great reviews and users if it had any HUGE problems.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Mrcojocaru:
The lines and blobs are there but for me I only notice them with certain wallpapers.. And usually nowhere else.. Even then I hardly ever notice them. I think people are mostly angry because they know they are there.

About the brightness, I hardly ever go above 10 percent. Not cause I'm worried about the battery but because I don't feel I need to. The screen is Really effing bright

For instance right now in the dark 100 is actually hurting my eyes. In moderate darkness 0% works for me
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] jordanishere:
The screen on this phone is sick. way better than any comparably priced htc or moto phones. blobs? Lines? i saw the lines for the 1st time.. Kinda looks like a grid pattern on the screen and i had to look VERY closely to see them (also it was at night time and i was using xda's app.. saw the lines on the ugly brown stsrtup screen with brightness set to auto).
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] snowglyder:
I only notice lines when I look for them.

I was sold on the Galaxy S2 until I found out that tmo version was different. Then I was waiting for the galaxy nexus, until a month after the announcement it still didn't have a release date, and who knows for tmo. So I went with the galaxy s2 anyways. Love the phone. I still wish tmo would've kept the Exynos instead of ditching it for 42mbps hspa+.

Other than ICS and barometer (quicker and more accurate GPS, plus whatever else they do with that), I think galaxy s2 beats it with AMOLED plus, screen size (4.5" not including the capacitive buttons) and I like having buttons verses soft buttons. IMO ICS may be a little better experience with dedicated buttons. I think it would drive me nuts depending on developers to include a search button in their app, and I've heard comments about how inconsistencies of menu button placement in ICS can be irritating. I'm looking forward to having ICS on this device and don't regret choosing this over the galaxy nexus.

Edit: I forgot to mention having sd card is a plus over nexus too. My main machines at work and home run Linux, so it's easier having USB mass storage available. Plus it's memory I can easily share by swapping between phone and tablet.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] relldroid:
Is our device worth it?

Ok so I wanted this phone for quite some time, so much I payed for it full price, I could of had the i9100 but thought that it wouldn't be worth the edge connection etc.. But now i'm not sure if this version is worth the screen issues and lack of devs, if one of the 2 changed I would be happy but I find watching movies at night really annoying with the blotches being there and all. Is there an fix or it's it truly a hardware defect? Other than that the phone is great, but coming from an hd2 I feel like my xda app serves no purpose on this phone.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] jordanishere:
The screen issue is only noticeable if you first read about it on xda developers. Go look at the phone in the store and compare it with the amaze.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] xsteven77x:
If i had unlimited resources and could do whatever i wanted i definitely would have gotten the i9100 and just dealt with edge. Having a development community, ICS leaks left and right, and a better screen would have been worth it to me.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] iLeopard:
If one of those issues was fixed you would soon take it for granted and complain about the other one....

ICS will come to us in due time.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] relldroid:
completely false, and also I noticed the problem before xda I enjoy watching movies at night it's annoying to me, if we had devs id flash so much I could care less about the night time flaw, however if I had a flawless screen root is more then enough
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] AllGamer:
yet another dupe merged

use SEARCH before posting....
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] stondec:
Absolutely worth it. I have the Tmo SGSII and have had the GN for about 3weeks now. Even though the GN is a great phone, the SGSII beats it hands down.

GN VS SGSII:

SGSII: 1.Clearly faster at performing every task I tested, 2. Has a much louder external speaker, 3. Has a brighter screen, 4. Screen has a much pleasant appearance than GN, 4. Has better battery life, 5. Much better camera pic quality, etc.

GN: 1. Has ICS which is a significant upgrade over Gingerbread, 2. Screen resolution appears slightly better when reading text.

When you look at it, besides ICS, the GN is a noticeable step back from the SGSII
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] mrgman421:
100% worth every penny in my opinion. I paid 500 something for it and i am fully satisfied .. switching from a mt4g
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] kharnage:
I paid around 400 and it's worth it, I came from G2x.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] jdaclutch:
traded my blackberry 9900(got the crackberry with my previous htc sensation, also even trade) for it, loving it!!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] mkarps:
I actually decided to stick on Verizon with galaxy nexus. I love the HD screen. Maybe its just me but I can't go back to a phone without it. The GS2 screen just looks so cartoon like compared to the Nexus. I do think both are Incredible phones though. I can easily go 15 hours + for battery. I agree with above though. External Speaker is damn quiet. I have some app that helps but I barely here this thing ring in my pocket.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] androidbuff123:
I had android for a couple of years.. incredible and Thunderbolt to be precise. Jumped over to iphone 4s about 3 months ago.. and love the phone. I've always had an eye on the SGS2s.. and decided to give it a shot. I took up a T-mobile SGS2 from Costco for trying it out..

I don't think it measures up to an iphone 4s. The phone is a bit unwieldy because of how smooth it is without a case.

The super Amoled Plus seems pixelated in many instances. If you don't believe me, you can try this.. open up an HD video on Vevo on this phone and the iphone 4s.. and you'll see the difference in quality. It is quite striking!!

Samsung tried to do a lot of good things with touchwiz 4.0 but in many places, the design is still garish and in your face. The Email for example is simply inexcusably poor in layout and presentation compared to even Sense 2.5.

The fonts are too large and everything seems to be geared for the visually impaired. Colors in calendar app are unappealing.

I am very impressed with Tmobile's HSPA+ speeds, indoor and outdoors.. but getting hold of this phone once again reminded me why I got away from android. The quality of apps are not as good as the same apps in ios. The software design is not aesthetically pleasing....

I am yet to come across any keyboard that matches the quality of the ios keyboard... Swype or otherwise. It is incredible.. because one would think with a bigger screen typing should be easier.. but it isn't because of both the ergonomics of the phone.. and the keyboard quality.

I'll be returning mine in a few days back to Costco.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] xile6:
Out with the old n with the new. G1 < g2 < g2x < s2

I selly old phones and get the new. To me this phone is worth it. Just wish a led notify light was build in and the broswer doesnt scroll smooth, but i hear its a rom problem. Other then that great phone. I paid around $450 - $200 from tbe g2x i sold.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Android_Monsters:
Can buy a used one on Ebay
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] s10shane:
the SGS2 is freakin awesome. i had the amaze 4g, that phone sucked and was way to heavy for my liking. but i paid 219 dollars out the door, no tax and free next day shipping from newegg.com with my upgrade and i live in cali so i was surprised they didnt charge me tax.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] elitox87:
i paid 125 ofc. with contract. but that'll end in a year. ^.^
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] imrazor:
To the folks praising their old HD2's, I'll say that it was a great phone but mine is not holding up well. Mine developed bad blocks, it likes to randomly dial people and the buttons malfunction frequently. Reformatting with task 28 (or was it 29?) fixed the blocks, but I have to use a software kludge to work around the bad buttons as well as the headset problem. I'm trying to prep it for sale, but it has so many issues I doubt I'll get much, if anything, for it.

It runs pretty quickly with Hyperdroid and NexusHD/ICS, but the SGS2 spanks it. I lucked out somehow with Customer Loyalty and got my SGS2 for free w/ 2yr contract renewal. It was definitely worth that price, but I doubt I'd cough up $500 for it. Only problem is replacing it would break the bank, so I'm scared of bricking it...
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] DensoYamaha41:
Worthers aren't worth it. But owning the HTC sensation and amaze, I think the sg2 is the best phone T-Mobile offers and K's worth buying.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] mr1ncred1ble:
loved my HD2, flashed cm7 nandroid to it and passed it along to my wife, still works well. The power button doesn't always respond but overall its in great shape and is an awesome phone. That being said, the sgs2 is great, i have absolutely no regrets. When I bought the HD2, i said i would never spend more than $200 for a phone but the dual core and amoled changed my mind. I paid $254 and some change with contract renewal and after mail in. Worth it for sure.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] jsammons:
I was willing to pay full retail, but found I was eligible for an upgrade and a Walmart giftcard of $100. I was already committed to get it even without the good price, but for $100 out of pocket a new agreement it was a no brainier. My son has the hd2 now, but even on miui it is showing it's age.

In short: get the sgs2!
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] :
This phone is great. It is worth it and I strongly recommend it to anyone

Sent from my SGH-T989 with ClockworkMod ★Touch★ Recovery 5.8.1.3
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] TJj33p3rz:
I picked this phone up for $50.00 bucks yesterday Great deal I thought anyways Ive read and tried every driver on this site and cant get my PC to recognize the phone for nothing.Also I cant get it into download mode im sure im not getting the combo right on this.Can someone please post a link with the drivers you used and how you got yours into download mode?

Like i said ive read im not PC dumb its driving me insane here lol.

Im running windows 7 64 bit Im trying to root the phone and or try a custom rom.

The phone is :

Model SGH-T959V

Firmware Version 2.2.1

Baseband T959VUVKD1

Kernal 2.6.32.9

Build number FROYO.VUVKD1

Thanks in advanced for any help.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] FBis251:
First, download Kies Mini to install the USB drivers

http://org.downloadcenter.samsung.c...110715050425343/Kies_Mini_For_Galaxy_S_4G.exe

Download mode:

1) Remove your phone's battery and usb cable.

2) Plug in usb cable to computer

3) put battery back into phone

4) Hold vol + and - and keep holding both of them

5) Plug usb cable.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] TJj33p3rz:
This is what i have tried.I did uninstall and did everything over.PC doesnt see the phone and when i try to get into download mode i hold both vol buttons down plug usb into phone and the phone just starts up.I must not be holding my tongue right lol.I have never had something like this whip me I dont get it.:eek:

It will charge on the pc but does nothing else.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] bigtom624:
Get a Jig. It works every time for me.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] TJj33p3rz:
Yes that would be an option but shouldnt the pc recognize the phone?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] FBis251:
If your phone is rooted, download quickboot from the market. Install it and run it, pick "download". Should let you boot into download mode.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] TJj33p3rz:
Im not rooted Super one click doesnt do anything pc wont recognize phone super one click I click root then after a few seconds it says not responding.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] FBis251:
http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html

Download the android sdk.

In your phone, Settings > Applications > Development > USB DEBUGGING.

(make sure it's checked)

Try running an adb commands

adb devices
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] TJj33p3rz:
Guess Ill take a break I cant get anything to work.Going to try Super one click on a XP machine see what happen or see if it will recognize the phone.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] stephen_w:
I was going to suggest what FB last said. Get the Android SDK, install it, run the manager the first time, when prompted for what to download, only select the platform tools. Once done, open a command prompt, CD to C:\Program File (x86)\Android\Android-sdk\platofrm-tools (I think...I'm not on my PC) and type: adb reboot download
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] TJj33p3rz:
Ok trying this now first time using adb commands though I type if adb devices and it says list of devices attached thats all it says It doesnt show any devices
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Reshma.vemi:
I cant update my mobile software,because there is no firmware in my mobile.so,how i can install this firmware in my mobile. model no.(sgh-t959v),t-mobile samsung galaxys 4g,version(2.2.1)
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] FBis251:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=21953878&postcount=2
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] ralph.pagunsan.10:
How can i fix my sgh-t959v/w? I just using heimdall. Then after intalling the system my mobile network is not in function
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Jdillinger123:
I know exactly zero about what yall are talking about but how do i ypass frp om galaxy s4
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Theraze:
Sorry, this is not a forum for the Galaxy S4 from 2013. This forum is for the T959V, the Galaxy S 4G, which came out in 2011. Unfortunately Samsung made their names fairly confusing there...
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Deleted member 1890170:
Created an user defined language (UDL) for NotePad++, my favorite editor, thus MortScript-scripts are synthax conformally shown. Uploaded the UDL here. Enjoy.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] lesscro:
already exist a Mortscript UDL with autocompletition file for mortscript...

Does your version will be better ?
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] Deleted member 1890170:
Re

@lesscro,

Do not know of such an UDL, also such one is not listet here.

Try it out.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] RoryB:
I had found two files for use with MortScript in Notepad++ and tweaked them a little for myself. One goes in the Notepad++ folder and is the user defined language file. The other goes in Notepad++\plugins\APIs and is the function and description file.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] zinconnu:
Excellent, thanks!
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] pupakota:
thx a lot.

long live, WM!
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] howdykeith:
Code dictionaries

Hiyas.

btw, I did previously post a Notepad++ dictionary from Sir.John in the Mortscript Source Compendium.

I will update with a link back to your thread also.
[Windows Mobile Development and Hacking General] spin35:
Link broken - file not found

Thanks for taking the time to do this, and so many of your other projects

Any chance you can re-post the UDL for Mortscript again?

Cheers from Australia

Spin35
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mr. Burns2000:
hi,

i have a vietnamese p1000.

is it possible to flash it with a european firmware?

firmware version 2.3.3

baseband vers. P1000TDXJP1

Kernel vers. 2.6.35.7 root@dell139#2

build number GINGERBREAD.DXJP7

thx
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mr. Burns2000:
nobody knows?
[Galaxy Tab Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tupo05:
If it's GSM, you can.

Sent from SGS II Running CriskeloRom V34.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhruvdangi:
first i tried to install cwm with rom manager but it did not work

but now finally i have installed clockworkmod recovery v2.5.1 speedmod kernel

nd i want to install ICS

can i just flash the rom or do i need to update cwm???

plz help
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adamd1976:
I flashed cwm with rom manager and it kind of downgraded cwm to version 2.something. Ended up reflashing ICS and it's back to normal. Did it on teamhacksung build 9.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] theandroidboy:
You can flash ICS :)
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhruvdangi:
Can I downgrade?

I have cwm v2.xx and I want to TRY ICS

I just want to know can I downgrade back go stock if I want???(restoring backup)

Nd which is btr ics rom?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] adamd1976:
you can always go back to stock by flashing with Odin. Don't think that restoring backup will touch cwm though...
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] einsmetaz:
try this...

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1363593
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rubervalrfl:
Which version of cwm?? if 5 above you will get, if not first have to update it with some rom that has.

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yes, you can make a dowgrade
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhruvdangi:
I hv latest speedmod kernel wid cwm 2.5

Hw do i upgrade cwm?
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dr Jeff 281:
ok so i just got a replacement from verizon, it has the 2.11.605.5 and my old rooting methods ( like the one click and a few others ) and they have failed, so i was hoping that some one knows of another method that is pretty easy and will work with the .5 software? any help would be great thanks!
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] spierce617:
Revolutionary root worked for me!
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dr Jeff 281:
thanks ill give it a try
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] southeastbeast:
And I absolutely love it. Browser is smooth as silk. YouTube and Gmail app are so slick. Loving new ui and I'm still getting used to getting efficient with navigation.

Also loving Verizon coming from tmo. Microsoft employee discount was pretty sick too. 22% off, no activation fee, $20 unlimited data and free case/screen/car charger.

Only gripe is battery but its understandable with this huge screen and heavy lte streaming.

Previous phones were g1 g2 n1 ns vibrant iPhone 3gs/3g bb9700

If u are on the fence and an android/nexus fan you wont be disappointed!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mr_stone:
I agree. I had mine for few days now and I am impressed - it is far better than I expected it to be. Although I am very jealous of your $20 deal - I am having to pay £34 here in UK :-(
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] MaxCarnage:
I'm on day number two; I'd been using ICS for a few weeks thanks to the NS4G developer community but it is by far a superior experience on this phone. I was concerned about the big size initially because I've tended prefer smaller-screen phones, however the look and feel of this phone is superior to any other phone that I've used.

I can't comment on battery life yet because I've had it for less than 24 hours, but I tend to find that a week or two of charge/discharge cycles is required before you really know how your phone will perform. Also, OS updates will fix some of the problems some people have reported having.

Most importantly for me, though, is that we have the flagship Android phone. It may not be the most decked-out phone hardware-wise, but when it comes to updates and support we're the cream of the crop, and that makes a douchebag like me feel warm and cozy inside.

EDIT: I am new to Verizon so I obviously am not eligible for unlimited data, but $50 a month for 10GB isn't too shabby. There's no way that I will hit 10GB (though I will probably come close some months!), but it's nice to know I am not going to be stressing checking my data usage after coming from Sprint and true unlimited service.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Rnd0209:
Ditto. Came from iPhone 4S and this phone is just amazing. I have the $20 unlimited data grandfathered thank god!

The build quality is actually very nice. Its all one piece with the battery cover being the only other extra piece. Plastic is more durable over time than aluminum and glass.

Can't wait for 4.0.3 to come. Vest part is we are getting it first! YAY!