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[Verizon Droid Charge] buhohitr:
OK, for better comparison, let just comparing ONLY 4G device; Ipad3 clearly the winner here over any android tablet currently on the Market. Let's not even talk about the future, because it's endless and mute discussion.

People are so offensive when ever we talk about the "competitor". Like 'Ipad3 has the highest screen resolution", Oh that's not needed, it's not make that much of different. Come on admitted, they do have higher resolution than any other device out there. Sometime, we should hold back our egos and watch and listen, we may learn something new. I'm an Android fan, but sometime the competitor is better and I will admit they're better and sometime when Android is better, we should be proud. Only kids bashing other kids.
[Verizon Droid Charge] bomix:
I agree. Having competition is good for Google. I have recently changed my view of IOS devices, and I'd have no problem getting an IP3 ..(if it were free and Jail broken.) :D
[Verizon Droid Charge] imnuts:
The FFC is still the same VGA camera that was on the iPad2, they only upgraded the rear camera.

I would still take the GalaxyTab 7.7. And yes, it has a higher screen resolution, but how is it useful? The only good thing about that high resolution is that you could see pictures without zooming in as much. The more screen real estate you're getting, it's going to take developers a while to take advantage of it because it is such a huge increase. It's pointless for movies and videos, when is the last time you saw a movie with a resolution greater than 1080p? For video viewing, you have wasted screen space. I'm sure the display looks great, but until we actually have videos that are >1080i/p, I don't see a reason to have a higher resolution display.
[Verizon Droid Charge] buhohitr:
Higher resolution is great for gaming!
[Verizon Droid Charge] PClinic:
Ipad 3 is amazing but dont android OS my favorite tablet samsung asus vs.!
[Verizon Droid Charge] Cilraaz:
... Once the devs actually make use of the extra resolution, which (as far as I can tell) is imnuts' point. The extra resolution does nothing until utilized by developers.
[Verizon Droid Charge] buhohitr:
I was planning to get the Asus Transformer 700 series (coming in June, but no 4G only wifi). But when I saw the IPAD3 with 4G and equally or better of everything...this put me in the re-evaluation mode. My cousin just purchased the Samsung Note, and I tried it out, it's very laggy and home redraw even more than my Charge!! I just couldn't believe it.
[Verizon Droid Charge] letsgophillyingeneral:
You've got to be kidding me -__-
[Verizon Droid Charge] nismology:
That's hot.™
[Verizon Droid Charge] XbirthofaheroX:
What's the point of a "better" product when something even "better" will come along in 2 months. People who buy products because they are "newer" or "better" will be constantly dissatisfied in life.

Hell, even apple has insulted everyone with the naming of the ipad. "New iPad", says to me, "you will buy this because it is 'new' and you like new things and you will spend money on anything that is new. " Really sad to see that.
[Verizon Droid Charge] vash1053:
This is one of the worst places you could have come to to get an objective opinion on the issue.

Even if the hardware isn't as good as a Tegra 3-based tablet (it remains to be seen, obviously), the fact is that iOS has several times as many apps/games that can actually take advantage of the extra muscle. For a variety of reasons. iOS is a more secure platform, to the exclusion of almost all freedom; the development tools for iOS sh*t all over Android's; the relative lack of device fragmentation; and incentives from Apple, etc.

Just look at all the big name game studios developing for iOS, and then see how few actually port over to Android. There's no point in having the best hardware if you don't have any software that can take advantage of it. That isn't to say Android doesn't have any-- it has some. But iOS simply has more/better offerings for people who are interested in mobile gaming-- the most common type of user interested in the extra oomph. This is a fact, and it is unlikely to change any time soon.

The average person buying an iPad probably isn't that interested in mobile gaming, however, so the upgrades are largely superfluous; the iPad 2 was not sluggish at all to begin with. Especially for their needs.

For phones, Android simply has too much freedom and too many features for me to pass up. Even if it is choppier, laggier, and less polished.

For tablets, the iPad simply does the things you need a tablet to do better and faster than the competition. Even if iOS is stiflingly closed off to any sort of personalization or freedom.

My 2c.
[Verizon Droid Charge] buhohitr:
Very true! why NOT own BOTH!
[Verizon Droid Charge] letsgophillyingeneral:
Can you connect a gamepad to an iPad? Like the GameStop Gamepad, PS3 controller, Xbox controller, basically any USB gamepad. I don't think you can without jailbreaking the device, but I could be very wrong. I just don't see how the iPad is the best gaming device if you're forced to use touch screen controls. What hardcore gamer enjoys touchscreen, motion and/or voice input? Those input methods cater more towards casual gamers.

Also, can you connect an iPad to a TV to enhance your gaming experience? I'm not trying to be a ****, I honestly do not know. I know they lack HDMI ports, but is there some proprietary Apple cable that allows you to run video / audio out to a TV?

It's kinda hard for me to love the iPad. It's just a giant iPod touch.

Isn't Google coming out with some type of gaming service similar to Steam or OnLive? I thought I heard something about a possible Google gaming console.
[Verizon Droid Charge] imnuts:
Probably the biggest reason game developers use iOS as their primary platform is because IMO, the devices that use iOS are geared less towards people that use their smart phone to get stuff accomplished, and more for teens and young adults. Why would a business user need 5 million games?

As for iOS being more secure, where is iOS's authorization to be used as a government device? If it's so secure, why can't people with security clearance use it?
[Verizon Droid Charge] lpt2569:
I think that day is coming, or here already.

http://macdailynews.com/2011/05/31/...from-blakberries-to-iphones-laptops-to-ipads/

But the US Army is already using Android devices.

http://www.cellular-news.com/story/53094.php

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Not really...there are plenty of productivity applications for tablets these days, especially the iPad. Hospitals, Airline Pilots, Schools, etc are using them more and more, not just to look at pretty pictures or play games. And they can be used to connect to your PC as well, with apps like GoToMyPC, or Splashtop. Just saying...
[Verizon Droid Charge] xdadevnube:
I hope that Windows 8 pans out well. Then I will hardly need Android, let alone iOS. I would like to be able to run Android and its apps virtualized on top of Windows 8.
[Verizon Droid Charge] letsgophillyingeneral:
I think you misunderstood, since you didn't provide any arguments as to how an iPad differs from an iPod Touch (except for size and hardware spec). They could've done more with it, much more.

They have $98 billion in cash and securities.. I think they can afford R&D. Come on Apple, bring us the iCanTalkToAnimals.
[Verizon Droid Charge] lpt2569:
I understood what you were saying. Targeted App development for the I-pad sets it apart from the iPod. The specific app developed for radiology departments in hospitals for example can only run on the Ipad and iPhone as far as I know.

http://mobihealthnews.com/14957/ge-centricity-radiology-app-receives-fda-nod/
[Verizon Droid Charge] buhohitr:
Seems like you don't know too much about business! the more you put into the product, the price will be up also. Price has to be very competitive with other companies. I would say 99% of the cell phone companies out there, no one has one product line with everything in it. I challenge you to take a phone/pad from any company and see if one has everything top of the line features included. Here, I give one example, Samsung, the charge has a 8meg camera and the Galaxy Nexus is newer, but it only has 5meg camera (I'm pretty sure they can put a 8meg carmera in there if they want it. You see, if you have everything top of the line build into one phone then no one is going to buy the others. Another company, Motorola, Razr Maxx, very good, but non removable battery. If you want a removable battery, then you have to buy another Motorola model. Bottom line, different strokes for different folks.
[Verizon Droid Charge] imnuts:
They put the 5MP camera in because it had features not available in the 8MP chips that Samsung had been using. I don't think they could have gotten the features and performance to work properly on an 8MP sensor and still maintain the same dimensions or else they probably would have.
[General Questions and Answers] Bubba...is That You:
Hello,

Currently on Steel Droid 10, came over from Miui 3.6 to try this ROM...Its Awesome!!!

Now, Couple of things "Under The Hood" that is not working for me..

First,

Is Visual Voicemail from Verizon...I can receive the calls and the messages then when I go and chose the message to listen to it mentions;"Voicemail Not Download Properly"...

It will not allow me to review the Message unless I access my Visual Voice Manually...or *86

Now on Miui 3.5,3.6---Miui 2012 2.30 and up no issues...Is it possible to copy the Apk Files from those ROM's and bring it over to this Steel Droid ROM...?

By the way, I have no Idea How to do that just being up front...

Second,

Noticed that I dont have Group Contacts which I find to be very helpful Organizing My Distributor Contacts...

Torch is not Working either...Not a big deal..

Its Bubba
[General Questions and Answers] Bubba...is That You:
None Responsive Forum...to Questions...

I Guess your Right...No Dev No answers...

It notes above Low quality Posts will be deleted...My Rule...Non responsive Devs/Modder,

I'm On the Wrong Forum for results..

Its Bubba...Thank you for the short term:(

Delete my account.

..
[General Questions and Answers] calebcabob:
Check out my thread on getting Verizon visual voicemail to work!

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2768874
[Galaxy S II General] smdc1981:
I've been using m250 for several weeks now but I am bothered of its capabilities specially with SMS messaging... It's limited. After few tries and mistakes, I have found a perfect way to install I9100 rom on a Galaxy S2 M250 without error.

PS: quite time consuming but worth doing since this will eliminate limits from the current M250 rom specially SMS.

NOTE: FM Radio off course will not work since M250 uses DVB radio and TV

Things to have:

1. Siyah Kernel 2.6.13 korean version (you can get it from siyah's site; thanks!)

2. Odin (latest version)

3. Mobile Odin (search this forum... credits to Chainfire... this is the most important soft on this tut)

4. M250S rom. Search for the torrent of [Root]HOME_M250S.EI21.1035_CL566114_REV02_user_low_ship

5. An I9100 DX rom. Search for GT-I9100_THL_I9100DXKL3_I9100OLCKL2_I9100DXKL1.tar (2.3.6)

----LET'S Start!!!----

NOTE1: Make a copy of the i9100 rom / m250 rom / siyah kernel on a microSD... we'll going to use this later... :D

NOTE2: the i9100 rom should be on the "firmware" folder of the microSD card...

NOTE3: insert the microSD card on the phone...

1. Do a full factory reset of your phone (settings).

2. Put the phone on download mode and flash it with the m250rom above.

3. After flashing with the m250 rom, flash the siyah kernel.

4. After the phone restarts and proper setup has been done, open CWM and select "Flash Stock Firmware". Don't worry CWM will not flash the IBL/PBL and SBL. This will restart the phone doing the flah on the recovery screen... (have some chips and beer!!!)

5. After the restart, the phone should now be running the i9100 rom but remember, kernel and modem is stock from the i9100 so signal might not be that great. (ALSO NOT ROOTED)

6. Put the phone in download and flash the siyah kernel.

7. Restart the phone and you should now have the root goodies from siyah. (WAIT: WHY AM I SEEING THE YELLOW TRIANGLE ON BOOT??? --- NO WORRIES MATE --- FOLLOW THE NEXT INSTRUCTIONS) INSTALL MOBILE ODIN.

8. Select open file on Mobile Odin. Select External SD and look for the i9100 Rom. Enable --- EverRoot / Inject Superuser / Inject Mobile Odin / Inject CWM Manager. Then click, "Flash Firmware". (Need to drink some beer again!!!)

9. The yellow triangle should be removed by now after restart but signal is quite poor since we are using the i9100 modem. Open Mobile Odin again, select open file and look for the i9100 rom. Select kernel and look for the siyah kernel. Select modem and look for the m250 rom.

10. Enable everRoot, superuser, mobile odin, cwm.

11. FINALLY... CLICK "FLASH FIRMWARE".

12. Continue drinking beer.

---
[Galaxy S II General] ukiya16:
will i be able to install custom i9100 as well?
[Galaxy S II General] darkzorn:
thanks for the guide!

it would be great if you can post the links to the files..

my question is that if I did all of these, will there still be a problem regarding phone signal reception?
[Galaxy S II General] rizkiwahyudi:
I've used my m250s since 2011 and using official I9100 ROM since the first time i bought it, straight without any problems and now i'm using Official ICS XWLP4 with ICS domination theme, without any problems too
[Galaxy S II General] swapnilraj:
You'll need CWM to install custom ROMs most are flashable zips, so the only problem you might have is the yellow traingle, else flash any stock I9100 ROM then flash the Siyah kernel and through CWM flash the custom zips.

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To the OP:

To save time you could you use heimdall, it would greatly reduce the time required for this procedure, in case you wish to add I can provide you with the instructions through heimdall.
[Galaxy S II General] darkzorn:
it would be great if you can make an updated tutorial about flashing i9100 roms to m250 variants.. please include the link to the files needed too.. :D
[Galaxy S II General] swapnilraj:
Resources-

Kernel: Download from here [the TAR file!]

ROM: I couldn't find the torrent the OP mentioned, sorry. But in my method you wouldn't need it.

FlashTool: I'd recommend Heimdall

Procedure-

1. Flash The Kernel-

Ubuntu: sudo heimdall flash --kernel zImage

Windows: heimdall flash --kernel zImage

2. Flash I9100 ROM-

Ubuntu: sudo heimdall flash --factoryfs factoryfs.img --cache cache.img --hidden hidden.img

Windows: heimdall flash --factoryfs factoryfs.img --cache cache.img --hidden hidden.img

Note- You do not need to flash the kernel per se I included it so you can root the phone, if you wish not to just skip it. In case you find the CUI methods confusing feel free to ask.
[Galaxy S II General] darkzorn:
thanks a lot for this!

my questions would be are:

1. is heimdall really better than using odin? and can i use odin since i'm more used to it?

2. is flashing the i9100 .pit file really important?

3. can i flash siyah kernel .zip file using samsung's stock recovery?

4. after flashing siyah kernel can i flash custom rom on it already or just stock roms first?

thanks in advance.. :)
[Galaxy S II General] swapnilraj:
1. Yes, it really is better, odin is a leaked POS, while Heimdall is a wonderfully engineered software, I suggest it because, it allows you to flash only specific files instead of a complete ROM, if you use odin with single PDA it would flash the bootloader and the modem too, which I skipped in my commands, which skips the need of a stock Korean ROM download too, win!

2. No you don't need the pit file, explicitly if you want to re-partition your device,

heimdall flash --repartition --pit [Name of the pit file] --factoryfs factoryfs.img --cache cache.img --hidden hidden.img

3. No.

4. Yes, you may flash any ROM just be sure it doesn't change the modem, if it does, delete the modem.bin file in the zip or get a copy of your Korean to modem to flash separately.

EASIEST METHOD:

You can also use the GUI if you find the CUI hard, but IMO CUI is much faster, and less tedious.

To flash custom ROMs-

Step 1:-

Download the custom ROM and the kernel extract the tar file you should get a file named 'zImage', open up the command prompt use the CD command to navigate to the folder where you extracted it.

then copy paste this statement

heimdall flash --kernel zImage

Step 2:-

Boot to recovery clear cache, wipe data, format system, dalvik cache, install ROM you are good to go.

To flash stock I9100 ROM-

Step 1:-

Download the kernel and the stock ROM, extract the ROM first!

You should have the following files

zImage

factoryfs.img

cache.img

hidden.img

modem.bin

boot.bin

Sbl.bin

param.lfs

Delete the modem.bin, param.lfs, boot.bin, Sbl.bin (bootloader files) and zImage (I9100 stock kernel), you won't require them.

Step 2:-

Extract the siyah kernel you should have the zImage file then.

Make it sure that all the files are in the same folder, you should now have the following files.

zImage // The Siyah one

factoryfs.img

cache.img

hidden.img

Open up command prompt, use CD command to navigate to where you extracted the files and use this statement.

heimdall flash --factoryfs factoryfs.img --cache cache.img --hidden hidden.img --kernel zImage
[Galaxy S II General] jialongz2:
thank you :D
[Galaxy S II General] darkzorn:
@swapnilraj

you totally rock dude! you should make a new thread that has your full guide on it.. It would really be helpful with people who have korean units but want to use i9100 roms.. :D

just wanna ask you if i can still use the gingerbread siyah korean kernel if i wanna try out some ICS..

also can i ask you what ROM and kernel are you currently using?

sorry if i have too many questions.. :P
[Galaxy S II General] swapnilraj:
No the Siyah GB kernel won't work with ICS.

To use Siyah kernel; after flashing any of the ICS firmwares flash the new ICS Siyah kernel, though I am not sure it is supported on the Korean device you may ask gokhanmoral to make a compatible kernel.

I am currently using the 4/11 CM9 nightly stock CM kernel. I'll try a kernel when the CM9 reaches RC status (removes the stubs etc), about a new thread, I'll do it soon enough.
[Galaxy S II General] melakamc:
Please help

Can any S2 rom be installed on to m250s?

im just about to buy this phone so i need to know if im about to do a big mistake
[Galaxy S II General] swapnilraj:
Refer to the Korean thread in the General section if that helps, but I believe they are compatible with all of the international ROMs
[Galaxy S II General] unamepword:
hi swapnilraj

thank you for the wonderful instructions you have provided.

however, I am a bit of a loss. Can you point me to the i9100 custom rom that you are referring to?

I am currently using an m250k variant of sgs2. I have it rooted and running stock firmware with gingerbread.

Two things that I want to aim right now.

1. Convert my phone to i9100

2. Install an ICS custom rom.

Thank you very much for your helpful posts.
[Galaxy S II General] swapnilraj:
I was referring to any custom ROM in general for GB, for ICS ROMs you need to have an ICS compatible kernel for the M250K with CWM support, do you have any such kernel? If so only then can you flash ICS ROMs.

If you have any ICS compatible kernels give me a link, you could also ask Siyah to build one like he did for GB.
[Galaxy S II General] unamepword:
hi swapnilraj

thanks for the fast reply.

so if I get you correctly, there's no current way of installing an ICS custom rom to an sgs2 m250k/s/l variant?

thanks.
[Galaxy S II General] swapnilraj:
Yes, without a compatible kernel its tough but you can 'try' in theory it should work, mind it in theory I don't have one so I cannot confirm.

If you have CWM installed on your phone try flashing the latest nightly build from codeworkx CM9 page, if you do not have CWM installed you can do so by using the Korean Siyah kernel, then through the recovery install the CM9 ROM with gapps. Mind you its only theory, so there is a possibility that you may soft-brick your device, but that's recoverable.
[Galaxy S II General] archet226:
Siyah-v2.6.13-kor kernel

hi can anyone give me a link on where to get this kernel Siyah-v2.6.13-kor.. siyah's website is down i think
[Galaxy S II General] ysuk9127:
you mean that....

"GT-I9100_THL_I9100DXKL3_I9100OLCKL2_I9100DXKL1.tar" is sort of stock rom?

so... it is ok to flash any stock rom rather than that??

What I want to do is to flash I9100 custom roms.(I'm using M250s)

I found "[Root]HOME_M250S.EI21.1035_CL566114_REV02_user_low_ship.zip" file that you informed above.

But I can't find "GT-I9100_THL_I9100DXKL3_I9100OLCKL2_I9100DXKL1.tar".

and I have one more question.

I said that I got "[Root]HOME_M250S.EI21.1035_CL566114_REV02_user_low_ship.zip"

and you said, go onto download mode and flash the rom.

To flash the rom, we need tar or md5 file. Not the zip file.

So, I unzipped it and there are two files with .tar &.md5.

I think .md5 file won't be needed to flash rom.

Please tell me specific informations. Thank you :)
[Galaxy S II General] craftsvision:
Hi swapnilraj

First I have been going through this thread and I must say you are quite a help for all M250 users....

Secondly about getting ICS on our M250, I read this thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1592620&highlight=m250

I dont understand at all how he did it but he confirms he installed ICS 4.0.3 Official on his M250.

Can you explain how he did it?
[Galaxy S II General] TTeacher:
I have an ATT GS2 running cm9 and I would like to be able to use it for the year I will be in Korea. Is it possible to simply flash a korean modem and have it work here? or am I SOL because I don't have the international version?

All I want is to be able to stick in a korean sim card and have it work, if I am misinformed or simply uninformed about the steps needed to make that work please let me know.

I've been a lurker for awhile and this is the first problem I've had where I actually have needed to post. Any replies are sincerely appreciated.
[Galaxy S II General] gantengmawut:
M250S ICS needs to be root

Dearest Masters,

My Phone Id:

using *#1234#

PDA: M250S.UH07.1652

PHONE: M250S.UD18.1125.ST

MOVINAND: EL21

Build Info: Tue Aug 7 17:01:28 KST 2012

from Setting tabs

Android Version: 4.0.4

Baseband version: M250S.UD18.1125.ST

Kernel version: 3.0.15-M250S.UH07.1652-CL906886 se.infra@SEP-121#3

Build Number: IMM76D.UH07

Problem symptoms: previously using GingerBread and I found no problem in plugging my USB cable. Yet after upgrading to ICS via KIES, kies simply stated, " Unable to connect to SHW-M250S. Failed to retrieve device information".

Does it normal problem after upgrading to ICS and how to solve this problem masters? Please lead me the way.

And if my phone can be recognized by my PC (again), next step to execute is I want to root it. Could u show me appropriate software, since latest superoneclick can not do the thing.

Last but not least I thank you for all the information and assistance.
[Galaxy S II General] bilaldx:
Sir i want to ask that can m250l br flashed i9100 rom.thanks
[Galaxy S II General] jadugur:
m250s convert into i9100

hy i convert my m250s into i9100 successfully but here is a problem its showing only 1 gb memory total :/ what should i do to solve this problem ???
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Branj812:
Does anyone have the Gallery Apk they could post. I accidently deleted mine.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sirgoob:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/10132872/GalleryGoogle.apk
[Off-topic] paul96:
Hello, I am doing a survey for school and am trying to get as many people to complete it as I can.

Please take a moment of your time to complete it and help me out.

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[Off-topic] jaszek:
Done.

And for holidays I thought I read "erection day"
[Off-topic] TravisBean:
Did I win a free ipod for being the 1 millionth visitor ?