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[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] mike-y:
bswann, since no one has actually answered your question about what features ICS has that GB does not, you can try reading these articles to get a better idea:

http://www.androidauthority.com/android-2-3-gingerbread-vs-android-4-0-ice-cream-sandwich-37742/

http://www.techradar.com/reviews/pc...android-4-0-ice-cream-sandwich-1043150/review

To the user, it seems like it's mostly UI improvements, making certain tasks easier to perform and monitor. Also, I heard ICS will automatically adjust to whatever screen resolution it runs on, so you won't need a different version to run on a phone vs a tablet (like honeycomb).

It seems the backend has been restructured as well, and while this probably won't be visible to the user, we can only assume that it will make the system run smoother and faster as a whole. I hope so, anyway.

So really, in a nutshell, ICS probably won't give your phone a bunch of features it doesn't have already, but it should make things run smoother, faster, and easier.

I'm not on contract, so I might upgrade IF I feel that ICS offers some things I can't live without, and I will get to test it soon on my HP Touchpad (CM team is working on a port right now). But for now, GB serves me well on my GS4G.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] kcb764:
ICS

All i know is that my fast phone was made faster by the dev's here. Most of us appreciate the time spent as I enjoy sampling all the rom's.

If someone can port the ICS to our phone I am sure it will be that much better.

Thanks and Happy Holidays.

kb
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] pwner5889:
Devs are already working on CM7. Just give it some time. In the future I'll be developing for this phone as well.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Vlad_z:
+1. It can be working even slower because lack of memory (512MB vs. 1GB as on new hardware) and next generations of OS usually have greater footprint.

So, question what do we lack in GB? - it's rhetorical question...

Edit: I've read about ICS and look into API which is already 4.0.3 - you know "bug fixes"

Edit, Edit: though updated Webkit and V8 Crankshaft sounds good but like I said would it be enough memory.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] cool35:
The Gingerbread update messed up my texting. Now I get failed sent and received texts. I did 2 master resets and even wiped the sd card. Also tried pulling out the battery and sim card for a while and putting them back in but still doing it.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] finch8423:
It could be a lot worse. All of the most popular phones, Droid X, Droid 2, Milestone, etc. have locked bootloaders. So when Motorola denied them updates, you couldn't really update a new kernel to the phone without bricking it. While you could make a port of a different version of Android, it would still be an outdated kernel. Then guess what? Motorola releases the Droid 3 and Droid x2.

Of course the new phones are supposed to have unlockable bootloaders like the Atrix finally recieved. The point is, who cares about a lack of an official upgrade? Who here actually uses the original stock rom, with no modifications? Be glad we can do what we can do.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] icy56:
Yeah no one uses stock roms but the chances of us getting ics without an official rom is very low. Look at gingerbread, we only had froyo roms until Samsung started releasing official leaks.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] dynamicj:
Samsumg did comment to engadget that they would bring ics to the complete galaxy line that got gingerbread. But I will believe it when I see. Same goes for cyanogen, we have talked about it for months with no true update or progress. Hell I had cyanogen bootlooping. The day it comes is the day I donate 100 bucks to that dev.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Dylan08:
The minute cm7 cones out in a solid build om rooting
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Fluidification:
ICS should be faster. Also I am sure that we will get it if Samsung said we would since we got GB. Also, we were never told we would get GB in the first place. We got it.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] icy56:
But Samsung themselves said that the original galaxy s line will not get ics. They said that our phone doesn't have good enough hardware to support it which is complete bullsh*t considering that the nexus s has ice cream sandwich. Here is a link :

http://zomgitscj.com/2011/12/23/no-android-4-0-ics-for-original-galaxy-s-tab/
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] lowsnamebrand:
Go into settings wireless and networks and choose tmo as you network it worked for me... sorry I know its a shallow description but I'm on my g2 not my sgs4g so I can't really explain better
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] rbeier1221:
Wow...a bit shocked to see there isn't even CM7 yet for this phone. I was thinking of trading up from my defy, but now I am rethinking that. Even without camera support I am loving ICS!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] bhundven:
I'm totally shocked that people keep saying this. :frustrated:

Port a samsung phone to cm7 in a day... when you have a whole day to focus on it. It is possible.

But when it isn't your full-time duty... and you can only give a few hours a week... and being distracted during those few hours. It takes time.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] bswann:
@Bhundven, Do not worry about comments like that. The few of us that understand what it is like having a family ( I am a single father of two so I know ) and a job know how hard it is to focus on something like porting CM7 or ICS. I for one really appreciate what you have done so far for us. When I had my Optimus V, we had to wait 7 months for a semi-stable port of CM7 so I am accustomed to this and it does not bother me one bit. Take your time and do not worry about comments like those.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] laltam12:
Maybe some people should try doing it for themselves instead of having these awesome people taking time out of their day, not to mention going completely out of their way, to provide us with these bad-ass customization's that everyone loves. You should be more respectful and show some appreciation for what they are doing, for free might i add. Thanks Devs for all the kick-ass **** that you bring us :D:D:D. Keep up the Good work!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Racing19969:
I know.. They all can't believe it, but no one seems to want to help...

I have just started learning how to theme and look forward to compiling and building but have a lot to learn...

It really seems crazy that we have all these Developers on XDA and none of them can take the time to help out in this forum...

Flame me if you want but as a past member of a management team that took pride in their work, this would be the last thing to happen...

XDA management needs to follow all forums and make sure the needs of it's member's are being met....

Hate to say it, but the Galaxy S is still one of the most popular phones out there and we have very few developers that seem to be interested in the further development of a great product...

I have seen further development on products with 1/2 the hardware...

Just as an example: I have an antiquated My Touch 3g I let my 8 year old use that has CM7 2.3.7 Gingerbread...

An LG GW620 my 11 year old uses running CM7 2.3.7 and yet we don't even have CM7 For a device 2 years newer with twice the hardware and performance...

All I can say is WOW....

I am eager to learn, and look forward to the advancement of this product but we really need to show the developers that we mean it...

Why are we as members not offering incentives to get the developers more interested ???

Is there a possibility to start a pool to offer developers that make gains in the porting of CM or ICS to the Galaxy S ??

I think these are some of the ways we could possibly entice Devs... to come help us out!!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] MarkP80nj:
Just read on xda's facebook page that samsung is saying our device might get ics after all!
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] rbeier1221:
Whoa...calm down guys. I never said it was easy, I just thought it would be done since this is a higher end phone than the one I am running. I completely understand it takes time and I applaud what the devs do to make these things happen. I certainly cannot myself as I NEVER have the time to develop and what little I have done pales in comparison to what a lot of these guys do.

My shock doesn't come from expectations of the devs, but what is available from Samsung (as far as updates) for the Devs to work with.

Anyway it might happen after all: http://www.tmonews.com/2011/12/sams...am-sandwich-upgrade-due-to-customer-response/
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] FBis251:
Samsung has never treated the SGS4G the same as the SGS, plus not as many people have the 4G. I doubt we'll get it even if the SGS gets it.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] mike-y:
Selfish much? There are plenty of devs on here that have helped people get through issues they have with their phone. Just because you show up looking for a specific ROM that isn't built yet, doesn't mean the devs aren't here doing a lot of things with the roms we do have built.

I don't know what gives you the idea that XDA is business with full time employees on the clock with nothing else to do except make sure the "needs of it's members are being met". XDA is not a corporation. It's merely a website forum that allows people to post on it. "Devs" are just regular people who are in school, and/or have full time jobs, families, etc. They work on these phones during their OWN time, and usually do not get paid much, if at ALL.

They spend 100s of hours for basically free trying to get things to work and build new roms. Then they get to listen to people whine and complain that their work isn't good enough and is unappreciated. Probably why a lot of them decide to work on other phones instead of this one.

The SGS4G is a different animal, it's not even the same as the regular galaxy S. The devs willing to work on this phone have done a lot with it. But obviously it's not enough for you, so maybe you should start doing it yourself, and show us how easy it is.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] mysticfrog:
Yeah really when we all chose to root our phones we decided to do what we wanted to do with them.. im more happier with my phone now than i ever have been with it before.. you guys to great work.. **** rome wasnt built in a day.. this **** takes alot of patience and time.. i believe well have something better than that.. keep up the great work guys.. im happy i took the plunge in rooting my phone.. if there was no xda around i surely would not have done it..
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] smokinu:
@Bhundven, Let me know how I can donate to your kernel development. Would be glad to pay for that cup of coffee that makes it easier to get over a hump in the code.

I'm an engineer by trade, but intentionally stayed far away from the software side. However, if there is something that I can help out with (testing, etc) let me know. Had this phone for only a few weeks now, but can easily spot minor differences from different ROMs.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] sublimespot:
Thanks all who are helping keep this Device alive
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] Danstek:
So I recently bought the official book cover case from Amazon (it was listed as new). I feel a little underwhelmed by the case after getting it in the mail. Its a nice looking case but the build quality doesn't seem up to par. I'm afraid I might have been sold a counterfeit. The front piece is a soft rubber/plastic cover with the magnetic flap and seems to be easily scratched as it already has some scuffs on it straight out of the box. The corner parts on the front cover are slightly deformed. The front and back pieces seem to be sloppily glued together. I think mine is also missing the rubber feet behind the magnetic flap because it has a hard time standing up as an easel. I was wondering if anyone else that has this case could tell me how your case is. Mine did come in the official Samsung packaging but I'm not sure if it's 100% legit. The model number on the box shows EF-C980NBECSTD.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] spongers:
Sort of looks fake to me. My book cover doesn't have any of the flaws your pictures seem to highlight. Especially the crooked Samsung logo on the flap. Samsungs build quality could've gone down I suppose, tho it does look odd.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] aahz123:
where is the hole for the powerbutton? Also the spot where theheadphones plug in is different from mine. Just checked my model number and it is EFC-1B1NBECCAN. Also my packaging has a holographic sticker that says samsung original. Then again this could be because its sold in canada.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] joseph168:
Agree, this one is totally fake from china. Now im using it as well with white black color with 18$ price. Quality is not so good.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] inc_jack:
Also looks fake to me. Mine is of much higher quality than that one appears to be. The cut is also slightly different. If you paid significantly less than $50, I guarantee it's a fake.

My package also had a Samsung hologram sticker.

I have a general recommendation for buying from Amazon, especially with electronics and accssories, which is to buy from Amazon (or fulfilled by Amazon) only. You are unlikely to get counterfeit product that way and also have a much easier time sending it back if you do.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] kjgear:
I have a 8.9 Tab, but the box for my book case also had a Samsung hologram sticker.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] swagnificent:
Yeah Bro that's a counterfit galaxy tab case.

The cut out where the headphone port is, has this inch long to two inches long slit. That has to pieces of rubber touching each other to act as a little headphone cord holder mechanism. Also the Galaxy tab branding on the bottom corner doesn't look like it's the same font size or font as mine. That sucks bro I'd report the person or company you got it from, if you were to look at a real case side by side with yours you can see the difference.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] Mr. Jack-:
I compared your photos with my case... Certainly this is a fake. I'm sorry.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] Robin M:
I just bought one of these for $42 from an amazon vendor and it was "fulfilled by amazon". Not only was mine a fake, but I also got one that someone else had returned. The package was all scuffed up and the cellophane wrapping was half ripped off. The camera cut out was not properly aligned (there was plastic covering part of the hole) and the rubber feet were falling off.

I did not know about these phoney rip-off cases before I read this thread. But I called amazon and complained, and to their credit they refunded my money. So since it was essentially free, I got out my Drumel and fixed the camera opening, re-glued the feet, cleaned it up a bit, and made it usable. At least it does seem to fit okay, and while it's not as great as having the "real thing", now that I've doctored it, it'll do.

Be careful when buying from unknown venders, even when the order is fulfilled by amazon. This vender was "Go Shuki" of "Shuki International". Surprisingly, they have a 4.4 star rating out of 5, but they only have 283 total ratings. Still, no way to tell they were going to try to rip me off. (Well, maybe if I had looked at their store front, I might have noticed that what this company specializes in is selling fake perfume. That may have been a tip-off. :rolleyes: ) I wonder how many others who trust Amazon.com have been victomized by these shady venders.

But Amazon treated me right, so I'm still a fan of theirs.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] HotInEER:
That's a shame, but it does look fake. I bought mine believe it or not at a local Toys 'R' Us today. I must admit the quality is amazing and I'm loving it. I bought it on sale for $49.99. I was going to buy one online but I'm glad I waited and didn't have to wait on shipping.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] cgarcia200:
Same here man i recieved the same fake case i already contacted the seller on amazonbut the pics that he had where of the right case not this fake one i better get a reply or at least get the right case shipped if not in going to leave a bad feedback so all the other people that read them will know.

Btw this is the one i order doesnt look fake right but the one i got is the exact same one as the op got.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005518H04/ref=oh_o00_s00_i00_details
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] JCreazy:
I just put it a return for my case that I got today, deffinately a crappy knock off. I don't understand why Amazon continues allow these knockoffs to be sold.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories] KCs2k:
Not surprising, it also seems these fakes are all over eBay as well. Caveat emptor
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] GeneralBobo:
Hey Guys,

Is it in any way possible to connect my Galaxy note to my Samsung tv, so that i can see exactly whats being displayed on the phone screen?

It may be silly, but my 3 year old son wants to play games on the tv with the accelerometer from the phone? :)

So i thought i could maybe connect the phone to my tv with a usb to hdmi cable, and display whats on the screen on my tv at the same time?

If such a cable exists, could you please point me in the right direction?

Thanks in advance...
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] friedje:
google for mhl to hdmi
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] berwhale:
I have one of these...

http://www.play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/...sung+Galaxy+S+II+MHL+To+HDMI+&urlrefer=search

Works great. Note that unless your TV supports the MHL standard (and very few do), you will have to supply microUSB power to the cable (i.e. using the phone charger).
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] kyoukoku:
or check the thread currently 3 posts down from here titled "MHL recommendation"
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Accessories] airwater9:
My TV has a USB socket which provides power so I hook that up so my MHL cable and don't need to bring anymore equipment to the TV (power adapters/battery packs)
[LG Optimus 2x] mrQQ:
Hi,

i've installed Blazing Dragon ROM and like it a lot. However, I've lost all the LG widgets, of which I'd really like to keep the calendar widget.

I've tried installing LG_Stock_Calendar_CM7.zip but widget did not appear.

Is there any way to get it back?
[LG Optimus 2x] stegg:
you have to install also appwidgetpicker from

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=780828
[LG Optimus 2x] mrQQ:
thanks! i'll try that.
[LG Optimus 2x] mrQQ:
works!

though now I have to recall which LG apks did I use..
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gary86:
I wanted the Note to begin with but went with the S2. I'm in the process of selling my S2 now on CL. I have a few questions first:

1. How's the GPS?

2. ANy issues with AT&T(i assume I can just pop my AT&T SIM in and be good to go).

3. Do market apps work fine with the Notes big screen or do they look crappy because they weren't meant for a large screen?

4. How's every one generally liking the phone? How is it to make calls on (holding up to ones face not via BT).

Info is needed:

I'm on a unlimited 4G plan with AT&T (already using the S2 now) <-----not sure if this matters

Anything else would be excellent. Thanks again guys. Looking to get this then throw a ROM on for speed, remove bloat, tethering (should already be unlocked since not a carrier version) and cleanness.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yeahmon:
I have found that it works EXACTLY like the GSII. The screen has one more row for shortcuts.

You'll not notice any difference, other than the enormous size difference. I have huge hands, so the size doesn't matter to me. It's actually quite comfortable.

I just hope some better cases come out for it. There is nothing but crap available now.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gary86:
Thank you for your thoughts on the device. I'm looking to get one ASAP. Espically since that and the S2 will get ICS in Q1 2012. I know the international versions will get it much quicker then the carrier (AT&T, etc) locked down versions.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Souai:
GPS is best on the market, literally. its using a new setup that allows for access to many more satellites and locks on better than most dedicated GPS units.

apps are hit and miss. some scale fully, some dont scale at all. theres an app to resize apps though.

i dont use BT when i make calls. its a good sized phone. only downside is that there is a fair bit of leakage out of the earpiece, ie. people around you can often hear both sides of the conversation.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Gary86:
What is the app that resizes? Does the resizing make it look distorted? How's the facebook app and other common ones like tapatalk, etc
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yeahmon:
Facebook and TapaTalk both work great. No issues whatsoever. I have not seen any rendering issues at all. There have been a few apps that won't download because they say they don't work on a tablet. The phone shows up as a tablet in the Android Market.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] planoman:
GPS is Fantastic! Better than the SGSII. ( I had SGSII for 3 weeks and also have a skyrocket) I routinely get a lock INSIDE my house!

You can pop your ATT SIM in but you must configure the APN for Data and MMS.

I have downloaded about 20 (not finished yet) apps to my GNote and they all look fine!

I have only made calls with bluetooth. I have not held to my ear yet except at home. It seems a bit large to do that. My skyrocket is crap with bluetooth but the GNote has been great with my car.

I do not like swipe or the samsung keyboard. Had to download the gingerbread keyboard. I have used several but keep coming back to that one.

Typing is 1000 time easier and better. For the life of me I could not type accurately type on the SGSII...

The screen resolution will blow you away! Watch that video that comes on it! WOW! There is no bloat as with ATT.

I do not know if ATT can detect the tether or not? When I log on to my ATT account it does not show the phone I am using. Does anyone know for sure?