yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] chlehqls:
Yes sir. The coverage seems to be pretty good where I live. It's pretty hard to not beat Sprint's dismal speeds.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] :
People forget when lte comes out on any network. It is still relatively still fast to most of the consumers move to it. Verizon's network was that fast as well when it was first released. Not to say its not fast but when all of the customers start moving towards lte you probably be only getting 15-20 down. When the samsung galaxy s2 came out for t-mobile I was getting 17-25 down. Over time it slowed down to like 15-17 down.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] xsteven77x:
For the average user the difference between 5mb a second or 50 mb a second isn't even gonna be noticeable. This just feels like a whose penis is bigger contest.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] chlehqls:
So I'm going to be purchasing my phones online, more specifically through studentrate.com's discounts and such. During my trial of testing the phones, would I have to pay any restocking fees if I decide to cancel and return the phones?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] Longcat14:
Actually, it is pretty noticeable, especially when downloading images or stuff like that.

And the pings on LTE are a lot lower, so sites load much quicker.

But other then that, your right. Its just a who has a bigger penis contest.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] matthenry87:
I wouldn't do that if I where you.

You might be getting a discount on a phone, but for it to be a better deal than the Value plan (which is only offered at a T-Mobile store atm), you would have to get each Galaxy S2 for less than 50 bucks each.

Other than that, it's a MUCH better option to go with the Value plan.

Do you research and do the math. Value plan is the best, lowest costing option (even though you're putting down 230 for a down payment you STILL pay less per month INCLUDING the phone installments.)

2 line example:

COSTCO:

SGS2 x 2 @ 100 bucks each = 200.00

PLAN: 140/mo Unl Everything w/ 2GBunl Data

Cost over 2 years including phones: 3560.00

-Price never goes down (Classic Plan)

T-MOBILE VALUE PLAN

SGS2 x 2 @ 230 = 460.00

Plan: 130 for 20 months, and 100 for the last 4 (same services as above) = 3460.00

-Price goes down to 100

-You can pay off your phone at anytime and get a new one. (No more waiting to upgrade)

-No upgrade fee

-No Rebates (w/ exception of 1 or 2 phones)

In this example you save 100 bucks going with the Value plan even though Costco gave you 260 off the cost of the 2 phones!!! And if you are good with your phones you can continue after the 24 months at your 100/mo price for as long as you want.

---------- Post added at 05:13 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:03 PM ----------

And yes, there is a 50 dollar re-stocking fee on all smart phones. I'm not sure how that site operates but there usually are costs associated with re-stocking a device and I'm assuming they would indeed get you for those costs.

Also, when you activate at 3rd party places, they often have additional agreements with you that you must also maintain certain features or else there are separate fees and penalties.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] heygrl:
Sprint's data speeds around here are bad too.

one thing I want to note is that, buying a phone off of craigslist especially or eBay is just a huge risk now. T-Mobile is blocking IMEI's off the network, so I suggest buying phones from T-Mobile directly or other folks you know personally.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] evohog:
I can't see how this is even possible. Sprint is horrible, I left them after they refused to help me when I bought their epic touch of crap with its loss of signal and no way of knowing bug. I went from 375 kb max to, well the slowest speed I've tested was 3mb's on 3g. So yeah, happy I got rid of their rude asses.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] chlehqls:
Okay as of this post, my lines have been ported over and am now a T-mobile subscriber! Speed and coverage is great and im baffled as to why i didn't move before...my galaxy S2 should be coming next Monday. :)

Thanks to all those who recommended the switch.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] samomamo:
Where did you get T-Mobile is blocking IMEI'S off the network?

You have a link or proof?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] xsteven77x:
Maybe use google and see the many people/stories of it happening?
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] ebatr8:
T-Mobile is blocking imeis on devices i dont see why people make a big deal vzw and sprint have done that with esns for a long time now its nothing new. Glad to see your enjoying everything so far op, i can definetly say tmobile is great if your in a good coverage area i have 4g nearly everywhere. Hspa+ will be great for a long time to come while lte can offer good speeds it comes at the price of battery life and as soon as lte has wider adoption it will begin to slow down a bit.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-T989] matthenry87:
Yes, an IMEI will be blocked if someone has their device on installments and does not pay their phone off. This is only fair as you haven't completed paying for the device.
[Xoom General] fondoo:
where is this feature on ICS? i cant seem to find it.
[Xoom General] galaxys2Tav:
hold power + volume down for 3 second at the same time
[Xoom General] fondoo:
Thanks! I wish there was a button or shortcut like the Samsung galaxy tablet.
[myTouch 4G General] daniETingles:
Hey all! The bottom 4 keys of my mytouch 4g have been making sticky noises lately when clicking them, and I'd just like to get rid of that. I haven't spilled anything on the buttons, so I have no clue why this is happening /: Anyone have a solution?
[myTouch 4G General] saranhai:
probably because of long use... mine does this a bit as well...

that's why i don't like hardware keys.. :/
[myTouch 4G General] TeeJay3800:
I wouldn't describe my keys as sticky, but they do make a pronounced click when pressed. It's not the result of wear though, since they've done that since new. The hardware buttons are another one of those things that varies from MT4G to MT4G. Many others I've used have easier-to-press and silent keys. So like saranhai said, I'm not a fan of hardware keys, and really like the GN's approach with the on-screen softkeys!
[myTouch 4G General] daniETingles:
ahh ic ic. yea everytime i wipe of the keys with a bit of water or spray them with compressed air, its fine for a bit and it always comes back. and yea i agree with you guys i've recently been URGH about the fact that such a nice phone doesnt have touch keys :(
[myTouch 4G General] estallings15:
My back button gets wacky from time to time. I use button savior for a few days and it clears up. I really like the buttons on this phone because so few phones have them now.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] minicris:
Help ! Desire hd In recovery mode

Hi I have the HTC DESIRE HD ,( FROM TELUS ,CANADA)

and it is in recovery mode .... i dont know how to flash back to factory ROM.

I need some help her e.

[IMG=http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/441/img1219p.jpg][/IMG]
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HTC_Phone:
Have you flashed a custom ROM yet? Or have you full wiped the device?
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ernmin:
You might wiped the device, and now there is nothing bootable. Try flashing a new ROM.

Btw, the image is not viewable.
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] earthbrother:
It's seem like you're still ok to use the Factory Reset (looking at the picture) though if the Factory Reset doesn't work ....

You have a couple of option since you're HTC still look non-rooted

A. Contact Telus and you might need to sent it to them (if still in warranty)

B. Just Root it remove the put it in S-Off Mode and install a Custom Rom (Personally this would be the best option)

I have a Telus/Canada DHD and I rooted him last monday and I personally think it's for the best. Some Customs ROMs are quite nice.

If you decide to root your DHD and install a custom rom you'll need to do at least 2 things, since it's a Telus ....

1. If you installed the last Update from the system updates, you'll need to downgrade it. If you have some knowledge there is a simple guide to downgrade the DHD.

*For the DHD, just follow http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=905003&highlight=downgrade+folder+download*

Take a Special note that for the Telus DHD at the line that say

-cd /data/local/tmp

./misc_version -s 1.31.405.6

You'll need to change the code for

- cd /data/local/tmp

./misc_version -s 1.31.405.3

if not, I still don't know why but the Telus one doesn't take it...

Then follow this guide : [xdaforums.com]/showthread.php?t=1259821

get ace hack kit and it should be rooted and for finish you just have to puts a custom rom

P.S for the ace hack kit : Make sure to read the EFFEN MANUEL ~_^
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] minicris:
if i just want to flash the telus stock rom , do i have to root it first ?
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] minicris:
thanks guys

i flashed the stock rom and it works again ...
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m_salimian:
Dead

hey guys ,

i have the same problem :

i flash lower build ruu by mistake and now my device is half dead(wont turn on)

but after connecting about 15mins to usb then my pc ding found it...when i type adb devices its shows serial like this :

HT22SRX02583 recovery

plz someone help me how to fix this
[HTC Incredible S] Hexykins:
Hey guys!

I have a problem, and to be perfectly honest I am not a massive expert at this sort of stuff, but bare with me.

I am trying to install Virtuous ICS Rom RC2 on my Incredible S, but once I've done so it won't boot past the HTC logo. Tried a clean wipe (factory reset/cache/dalvik cache), and even changing from EXT3 to EXT4 and back, but nothing works. Now, I've had this problem before with other various ROMs, and it seems that I can only get flawless installs and boots from Cyanogenmod 7.1 and MIUI (not the ICS version).

Currently running 4EXT recovery and MIUI, but I want the ICS rom really bad, and other Incredible S users are flashing without any problems, so I'm not sure what gives.

Any and all help would be appreciated (and sorry if this is a noob-ish question and/or in the wrong forum)!
[HTC Incredible S] charch:
Make sure you have the newest ClockWork Recovery Mod installed. If you do try reinstalling it and an engineering hBoot. I would say the problem would be that one of those are corrupt.
[HTC Incredible S] Hexykins:
I will try both of those and get back to you with the results! Thanks!
[HTC Incredible S] Hexykins:
Okay, so I updated CWM to 5.0.2.0, which did not do anything. When you say reinstall, do you mean a completely removal of CWM and then installing it again? Because I'm not sure how to do that.

Also, as usual, MIUI 1.2.30 installs just fine, but I just tried installing MIUI 2.12.13 and ended up in a bootloop. So, thus far, I can only flash two roms; CM7.1 and MIUI 1.2.30. These two were the first two roms I ever flashed, not sure if that has anything to do with anything but I thought it might be worth mentioning.
[HTC Incredible S] Nonverbose:
Unlocked bootloader with htcdev? You might need to reflash the boot.img from your desired rom's zip file with the command

fastboot flash boot boot.img
[HTC Incredible S] vinboy3:
i think you should flash the new ROM image

please refer the the post

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1337105
[HTC Incredible S] Hexykins:
How do I flash a ROM via HBOOT? Do I just load it up, wait for the SD card to be read then plug it in via usb, go to cmd and type in the necessary prompts, and the boot.img file from my rom.zip will be flashed?
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
Read the FAQ sticky post for info on how to flash the boot.img file in a custom ROM.zip file.
[HTC Incredible S] Hexykins:
Will do, thanks guys, wish me luck.
[HTC Incredible S] bigeyes0x0:
The correct first question is: Is the OP S-Off or HTC unlocked? if it's the latter, follow Nonverbose's advice.
[HTC Incredible S] Hexykins:
My phone is S-OFF.
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
Please boot into Fastboot mode and run the following:

Fastboot getvar all

And post the results so we can see how your phone is currently set up
[HTC Incredible S] Hexykins:
Okay, so I highlighted FASTBOOT and pressed the power button, then plugged in the USB and it changed to FASTBOOT USB. However, my PC doesn't find my phone, so I can't run the cmd prompts. Should I just go through the steps listed in http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1337105?
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
No that would not be applicable in your case from what you have told us. If you are S-Off and have a custom ROM installed, then you probably don't have HBOOT 1.16 or 2.00. That is why I wanted you to get the Fastboot getvar all information.

Have you installed HTC Sync on your PC to get the appropriate drivers set up?
[HTC Incredible S] Hexykins:
Just installed HTC Sync and got all the appropriate drivers. Still won't show up as a disk when I'm in Fastboot, but I'm guessing it's not supposed to either.
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
No it won't show as a disk drive. Open a command window and set the working directory to the one where you installed adb.exe and Fastboot.exe and then type:

Fastboot devices and it should respond with your device serial number. If it does then you can type:

Fastboot getvar all
[HTC Incredible S] Hexykins:
Here you go, sorry it took so long, had to set up a few things:
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
Ok you still have S-Off and now that you have fastboot working I would try reflashing CWM 5.0.2.0 recovery image in fastboot mode.

Copy the CWM recovery.img file to the directory where you have fastboot.exe. If you have a zip file for CWM5.0.2.0 then open the zip and copy the .img file.

Then in fastboot mode type the command:

fastboot flash recovery recovery.img

Then I would try flashing Virtuous ICS.
[HTC Incredible S] Hexykins:
Hm, sadly that didn't help, it still just bootloops and/or get stuck on the bootscreen (depending on the ROM, tried both the Virtuous ROM and the new MIUI).
[HTC Incredible S] Nonverbose:
Full wipe (data,cache,dalvik)
[HTC Incredible S] Hexykins:
Did a full wipe (wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache partition, wipe Dalvik cache), still nothing. :/
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
Ok then try going back to the stock RUU. Try running the 2.30.405.1 WWE RUU and see if you can at least get your phone booting normally.
[HTC Incredible S] Hexykins:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1168796 < Will this work, do you think? I couldn't find straight up stock.

EDIT: Nevermind, the link to the ROM was a Megaupload link, and as we all know Megaupload is no more. Guess I better keep looking.
[HTC Incredible S] tpbklake:
You will find it here

http://www.filefactory.com/f/e45d6fe3dcf51228/
[HTC Incredible S] Hexykins:
Ah, thanks a bunch!
[HTC Incredible S] Hexykins:
Okay, so I installed the stock RUU Incredible S ROM from the link you gave me, and it boots up just fine and everything runs smooth (and god I hate Sense). Should I now try to flash a custom ROM again, or...?

EDIT: Here's the low-down of what's going on right now with my phone:

- I installed the stock RUU via the software from the link you have me, and the phone boots up normally like it did when I first bought it.

- I checked HBOOT, here are the details:

-Revolutionary-

VIVO PVT SHIP S-OFF RL

HBOOT-6.13.1002

RADIO-3805.06.03.03_M

eMMC-boot

Apr 1 2011, 18:34:39

- S-Off is still active, as you can see, but Superuser is gone. Aside from the still active S-Off, the phone is now completely back to it's stock state, it seems.

- Clockworkmod Recovery is also gone, but I guess that's to be expected what with the stock ROM and all.
[HTC Incredible S] Nonverbose:
By all means, go for it. You have the fix now in case there's still flashing issues. Just read the installation instructions carefully for the specific rom you wish to flash. Some require specific recoveries, radio, wipe techniques, mod flash orders etc. If it works could you include a[solved] in the title please to help other members, thank you and good luck.
[HTC Incredible S] Hexykins:
The problem now is that I can't install a custom ROM because Clockworkmod is gone and my HBOOT number (6.13.1002) isn't listen at http://revolutionary.io/, the site and software which I would use to get my custom recovery. The options available are 1.09.0000 and 1.13.0000. I'm still running S-Off, but Superuser is gone.
[HTC Incredible S] MrSenne:
Your HBoot is 6.13.1002 because you used Revolutionary. ;)

Try flashing CWM trough fastboot?
[HTC Incredible S] Hexykins:
...Why didn't I think of that, haha.

Okay, did that. Is it cool to try to install my custom ROM now, even with Superuser gone? Not sure if Superuser comes with the ROM or of it's supposed to be in place prior to installation.

EDIT: Welp, I tried installing one of the ROMs I'm trying to install (MIUI Incredible S 2.1.13), and I still just get a two-time bootloop (bootloops twice, then back to Recovery). Woe is me. :(
[HTC Incredible S] MrSenne:
Superuser comes with the ROM. ;)

Try flashing the boot.img manually trough fastboot.
[HTC Incredible S] Hexykins:
Didn't work on the ROMs I'm aiming for, but works fine as usual on the roms I already know can be installed. Strange, this predicament.
[HTC Incredible S] Nonverbose:
Post the exact procedure you used to install the rom.

Edit: I did tell you to read the install procedure for each individual rom. The miui states to use 4ext recovery and you said you are using cwm. This is starting to sound like you don't really want this to work for you......
[HTC Incredible S] Hexykins:
When I first tried installing the MIUI and Virtuous ROMs, I was using 4EXT. Tried both Ext3 and Ext4, then I installed the latest Clockworkmod, none of them worked. :(

Might just label myself defeated and stick with my MIUI 1.12.30 ROM. It's not a bad ROM, but I just crave the newer stuff I guess.
[HTC Incredible S] Nonverbose:
It's probably for the best.
[HTC Incredible S] McIero:
Have the same issue,unlock with htcdev..u jz extract the bootimage from zip and flash it back..this method work 4me..

Sent from my HTC Incredible S with Beats Audio
[Samsung Infuse 4G] DroidNooby:
Can anyone tell me what I'm doing wrong:

a) ATT Infuse Phone is rooted using SuperOneClick;

b) downloaded ES File Explorer and ROM Manager;

c) ZEUS Build 3 zip file is in root folder of my sd card;

d) backed up everything with Titanium Backup;

e) placed the 3e recovery no sig check recovery file into my system/bin folder;

When I try to reboot into CWM recovery, it goes into the "blue" 3e Android recovery. When I install packages, I get an error message.

Then when trying to flash ROM through ROM Manager, I cause a Samsung bootloop, and have needed to flash back to Odin to unbrick my phone.

Is my problem related to the fact I'm flashing from stock froyo? Do I need to change the kernel (not sure what this means) prior to flashing the Rom? Why can't I get the CWM bootloader instead of the "stock" blue Android screen?

thanks in advance - sorry, am a newbie and this isn't my thing.

scott
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Shaffer678:
Flash gtgs community kernal then boot in to red cwm, wipe all and flash
[Samsung Infuse 4G] DroidNooby:
Is it normal when I flash GTG's community kernel, that my phone starts talking to me and saying something about 10 minutes?? It just scared the #$# out of me, and has been sitting in the Samsung boot screen for a few minutes.

Holy #@$$, that voice is scary. It looks like the kernel worked...
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Shaffer678:
Freaked me out the first time too lol
[Samsung Infuse 4G] GoSooners345:
Use Root explorer

Use Root Explorer to help Solve That problem
[Samsung Infuse 4G] dman3285:
The voice is voodoo lagfix activating...its completely normal
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Bataga:
You need to install the community kernel, then download sgs kernel from the market and install. I had this same problem and this was the answer! http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1220090

Follow these instructions and make sure you download this http://www.multiupload.com/1E3AWIQYAA if your coming FROM froyo.

Move the file to your internal sd card, then use sgs kernel to install. The sgs was a little tricky, but you'll see the file in there to flash.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] mindbullet:
Hey thanks for asking DroidNooby! I was searching the forums for "bootloaders" because the Zeus thread said "MUST BE ON GB BOOTLOADERS." All I found was a bunch of people sounding as confused as I was asking "how do i install?"

I was beginning to think it was an inside joke of the Infuse forums lol.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] goobieracing:
Odin one of the gb leaks (that'll give you boot loaders). Then odin a gb kernel with a recovery. Uncheck reboot before flashing kernel. Then boot up into recovery and flash.
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] s4sixty:
http://blog.gsmarena.com/meet-the-samsung-galaxy-r-in-our-unboxing-and-quick-hands-on-video/

Full review coming soon.....

All credits to GSMArena.... :D
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] chandrus1983:
there is huge fall down in its price ...

in my counttry it fell down about, 5000rs... approx 100 USD...

am buying it today...
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] 'cooleagle':
Finally we have a GSMArena review of our cell :cool:

I couldn't understand why they didn't do this earlier ?? That too after a First look already posted long long back . . .
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] s4sixty:
Does it really matter ?

We already have a great phone destined for greater things ! :D
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] 'cooleagle':
Thats true buddy . . . :D

But we could have increased R's user base if they had given a full review earlier as some people treat it to be the only website with best reviews and spec description. I think gsmarena is a pretty good & reliable website but not the only one of its kind around. :)
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] Gambler_3:
It is samsung which is supposed to market this phone and they dont. I really dont understand samsung marketing, the galaxy R and galaxy W are great phones for their price but samsung has done little to no marketing for them.

If the galaxy R becomes more popular then in my eyes it is not only better than LG optimus 2X but also better than HTC sensation as the display is much better than the ****ty Super LCDs of HTC.
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] m.kochan10:
I agree, the marketing side really sucks in case of our handset. Not to mention that it is listed among other phones on just 22 national websites (For example u still cannot find a picture and specs of it on swedish website)

HTC Incredible S's (which I had before) Super LCD was actually very good. The phone was crappy but I wouldn't say the display was any worse than on SGR. I don't know about Sensation but it has higher resolution for sure. HTC's old devices were really very solid and I honestly wouldn't change them for those from samsung. But those new...are just crappy toys.
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] Google86:
prob is samsung doesn't care about W,and R, they just want to sell S2,note,ace and Y. They are focused on those models, maybe samsung prefer to sell exynos rather tegra2 chipsets... I dont see ppl going for future W2 and R2 if ever released, but al least we have confirmed ICS for R, not that lucky for the W handset...
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] Gambler_3:
I assume you never took out the incredible S in the sun, then the difference between that and the LCD of the galaxy R would be really clear.

The sensation actually has a worse LCD than incredible. It's still very reflective but it has poor viewing angles as well, I found the blacks to be a bit lacking as well. Resolution really isnt a top priority for me especially not more important than reflectivity and contrast.
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] m.kochan10:
I did and the display was still the only advantage of the phone for me at that time. But I didn't have SGR with me to compare so maybe you're right. I'm not arguing about that.