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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Fortune090:
Now if you're comparing to the int. version of the S3, there are some big differences.

1. Yes, I completely agree with that. I can't even use up the 16GB internal on the Skyrocket.

2. Some people are in LTE areas, and the data speeds are seriously phenomenal, but I also agree with this point based on where I'm at. Don't see my area getting LTE any time soon...

3. Yes, it definitely is. Comparing my Skyrocket next to a Nitro HD (one of the first 720p phones), I could EASILY tell how much nicer the Nitro's screen looked. When I had to trade back in my phone, I was honestly tempted to trade for it because they were the same price, but development for this phone is SO much better than it. But yes, you can definitely tell how much smoother and more crisp everything is.

4. The international S3 has a 1.4 exynos quad. They had to go with the 1.5 snapdragon dual here in the states because carriers wanted LTE support, and the exynos processors aren't compatible with current LTE chips. Though our S3 is still a 1.5 dual, it's based on better architecture, so it's still a bit faster than our Skyrocket.

I would say if you have the money and are willing to jump for the international version, heck, I'd go for it. Development there is going to be awesome and it's a killer phone if you don't have/care about LTE. Though, if you're going for the version we got here in the states, I'd wait it out a bit for the next wave of phones to come out and hold onto the Skyrocket. ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] TLS2000:
I've been debating the switch myself and I'm finding that I agree with you that it's not really worth it to upgrade at this point.

The S3 is an amazing phone, but so was the Skyrocket. The only thing I really want from the S3 is the better display. Everything else is a wash to me, unless the S3 ends up having incredibly better battery life.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Decepticaons:
My solution to that is getting the 2100mAh battery from the galaxy, nexus. I'm already getting a good 20 hrs, that battery will put me over a day.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] howlingmoon12:
The one thing that catches my eye is a stable ICS, but then again in the time it'll take for Rogers to release ICS for the skyrocket.... it's worth selling it to get the S3 in return for maybe 4 months added to my contract end date

Xperia X10 => Desire HD => Galaxy S2 LTE/Skyrocket
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] FlKTION:
In the article they say LTE average is 2.4 mbps Download and 1.09 mbps Upload. Seems so weird almost everyone here that I have seen post SS's myself included get way higher. Even on the low end I have 34.41 mbps down and 15.87 mbps Upload.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] smartnphone:
Can someone fill me in on how some people manage to switch from high end smartphone to high end smartphone every year o_O

These phones aren't cheap..

I can't afford the new S3. I used my upgrade on the S2 skyrocket. Either way I didn't like the HTC One X's capacaitive buttons and lack of actual multitasking I've been hearing of. The S3 I like, but the only thing is the lack of a multitasking button. I've never tried a hardware button for the galaxy series but I think manufactures should really move towards the onscreen buttons.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] nrm5110:
Wtf do you mean multitasking button??? and all android phones are capable of multitasking! I think one needs to do more research. Secondly on screen buttons is a gimmick anyway you don't get more screen space. The s3 and one x under the hood are about the same for the U.S. version. not a massive upgrade for us SR users either with some creativity and work we can make their stuff work on our phone and I'm almost there I just gotta debloat the apk's of all the junk Res files and language packs that we wont use lol yes I almost have a testable package
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] xcrazydx:
You're really confused and uninformed.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Fortune090:
Either having open upgrades available on a line in their family plan, selling their old phones and using that money, adding a line and taking the new contract price, starting a new contract completely, trading... There are many, many ways. And if phones are your hobby, a few hundred bucks isn't really that much every 6-8 months or so...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Decepticaons:
I have spent the better half of the last week trying to figure out to get the S3 by selling my 2 skyrockets, I have 2 open lines on my plan but i would have to pay $20 a month extra for the 2 lines plus $20 for each line for the required data plan. That an extra $60 a month that i cant afford!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] mahausrath:
You can drop the extra data plan actually, you just go in and say you don't want data for your second line. I do it every upgrade. If they argue just say your going to be using an antique Nokia or something for the other line, so that your kid can't surf the web and dl apps on your bill. It should only be 10$ extra a month.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Decepticaons:
Hmm that's good to know....
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] smartnphone:
I was referring to Htc One X's multitasking issue; the lack of Google's intended multitasking.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W7Uo5f2vSxo

and that a Galaxy S phone in the USA finally has a hardware menu button and without a specific multitasking button like the Nexus and the One X's. I think moving towards onscreen buttons like how Google intends is a good idea is what I meant. Holding the home button to switch between apps takes a lot longer. I wish they could implement double tap home for switching between stuff.

I see what you mean about selling and rebuying. Too bad I can only sell the Skyrocket for about 300-350 at best :/

I think I just explained it poorly. I hope it makes more sense now.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] inspeckta:
I can actually help you in reversing your contract in att. as long as you wont leak me hehe.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] lazer77:
Ya, I have 3 lines on my plan, only 2 get used. I got my skyrocket by using the upgrade from the line that isn't used. They just switched everything over for me. I've got nothing on that line so it only costs me an extra $10 a month.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] kishke:
Can someone explain to me what do they mean that the skyrocket have FM radio?

Because I know the phone doesn't have the FM receiver hardware and the only way to listen to FM is using data which I think you can do on any smartphone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Decepticaons:
Would love the help, certainly wont say a word to anyone lol. PM if you can help me!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] edgex:
I'm grabbing then next nexus, at full price if I have too. Forget the s series.

Sent from my GSII Skyrocket
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket SGH-I727] Decepticaons:
It has the ability, but its unusable currently.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] DsturbD:
ok, so on my tmo plan i got a deal where if i got the 5gb plan for 30 a month they threw in free tethering and free wifi calling

my question is, with using rooted roms, do i need to have those on my plan? in other words, if i drop my data plan to 2gb a month i loose the free wifi and tethering but i though or read somewhere that using a rooted rom i have those functions anyway
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mt3g:
wifi calling is a free utility with this phone I thought (stock or not, doesn't matter) the tether is something they are cracking down on, ways around it with root and something to do with chrome look in the threads around about tethering stopped.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] DsturbD:
so if i used a wifi tethering app i would not need to have tethering on my plan with t-mobile?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mt3g:
they may still catch it and block you but I read there is a setting oyou can change within your desktop browser to allow it.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] DsturbD:
you mean the browser on the device you are connecting to your phone?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] wmm:
I don't know if they have started charging for free Wi-Fi Calling. That sounds like an oxymoron, but it isn't quite. "Free Wi-Fi Calling" means that minutes used during Wi-Fi Calling are not counted against your monthly allotment. The last I heard (as recently as January, when I had it turned on for my account), they didn't charge for it. If they've changed, it should be called "unlimited Wi-Fi Calling" instead of "free". In either event, you can use it if you have the app in your ROM; the only difference is whether the minutes get charged against your monthly allotment or not.

Being rooted has no effect on the T-Mobile enforcement of your Terms of Service that forbid you to use tethering without a tethering plan. They are apparently now detecting some PC browser user agent strings (reportedly Internet Explorer and Chrome, but not Firefox, for some reason) and blocking access via those browsers by redirecting you to an advertisement for their tethering plan. If you're doing non-browser things (ssh, email, etc.), they probably won't detect that you're tethering. It's reported that changing the browser's user agent string to something other than the default circumvents the T-Mobile detection, although if you use an android browser string, naturally you'll end up on mostly mobile versions of the sites you visit. It's also likely that if you're using a VPN and proxy, that will also prevent their detection of your tethering.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] namklak:
I'm still using 2.2.2 stock. When I connect via WiFi, a banner pops up stating calling on WiFi counts against your normal minutes. In other words, your call plan minutes apply with either their towers or WiFi. Makes some sense, as you have to use their Call Manager/Session Manager to route the call...
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Whyzor:
Just port your number to Google Voice and use Groove IP or Talkatone, currently the top VoIP apps for Android.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] DsturbD:
that makes the most sense and i have also read that about changing the user agent string. but if im tethering an android tablet would there be anything to change? that was my goal with wifi tethering, use my phone as a hotspot for my tablet (when i finally get one)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] andrewNY:
T-Mobile is cracking down lately. Regardless of what ROM you are running, if you drop your free tethering plan, you are going to have to screw around with changing the User Agent on your laptop/tablet to avoid being blocked.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mikew29:
I use my phone for tethering with the tablet. You'll use the 5gb once you start doin it. They charge for the tethering plan now, so you're better off leaving it so you'll be grandfathered in for next upgrade.

holy flying tacos batman
[T-Mobile LG G2x] xBkKx:
Probably a dumb question but what is the benefits of tethering vs wifi hotspot?

Sent from my LG-P999
[T-Mobile LG G2x] GTWalling:
You may not always be near a WiFi hotspot. The park, the beach, working in your car, etc.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] DsturbD:
there are two ways to tether a device, usb and wifi. usb is obvious, you connect your phone to your laptop and your laptop uses your phone like a modem or router to get internet access

wifi hotspot is the same just through wifi, its like your wireless router at home

think usb tethering=network cable, wifi tethering=wireless router
[T-Mobile LG G2x] xBkKx:
Well I meant this phone has wifi hotspot on it why not use that vs tethering or does it still amount to that in terms of data usage?

Sent from my LG-P999
[T-Mobile LG G2x] DsturbD:
i think it doesnt matter

but some devices cant connect to a wifi hotspot, granted most laptops or handheld devices do have wifi, some older laptops may not and may be able to use usb tethering. you can also use it on a pc that probably doesnt have wifi
[T-Mobile LG G2x] xBkKx:
Ah alright, never used either of them so wasn't sure why everything I see is about tethering on the phone and nothing about the hotspot

Sent from my LG-P999
[T-Mobile LG G2x] DsturbD:
no worries, they are in the same place in the settings, under tethering and wifi hotspot, they kinda do the same thing. i use my wifi hotspot with my kindle fire
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Whyzor:
I believe on stock ROMs (including rooted), unless you freeze or uninstall some app that TMobile installed that monitors whether you're using tethering or hotspotting. That's their easy way to detect whether you're tethering, they may also sniff your packets for the user agent info, but I'm not sure if they go through that much trouble. Besides most data plans have limits now, they shouldn't care how those gigabytes are used.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] wmm:
In more recent stock ROMs the message has changed to read, "may use minutes with certain plans." As I said, at least as recently as January, free Wi-Fi Calling was a no-charge add-on to the plan -- just call up customer service and ask to have it turned on. (I hadn't bothered before then because I never came close to using up all my minutes, but in January I added my son to my family plan when he switched over from AT&T, and at that point it became important. :) )
[T-Mobile LG G2x] DsturbD:
my thoughts exactly but you know they do
[T-Mobile LG G2x] andrewNY:
They sniff the packets now so it doesn't matter what ROM you are running.

Sent from my Motorola StarTAC
[T-Mobile LG G2x] DsturbD:
so if i change the user agent on my browser to android, if im tethering my laptop, they wont notice? what about apps or games, facebook? can they tell that is coming from a device other than my phone?
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Joecool92:
Hey,

Is there a possability to make folders like in stock ics in that s3 touch wiz?

That ugly touchwiz folder suck...

Thanks.

sent from Omega S3-siyah-OC-UV
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Pancakes_Gio:
Sorry but not possible:(
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] Joecool92:
I mean the attached folders are terrible...View attachment 1123236

sent from Omega S3-siyah-OC-UV
[Galaxy S III Themes and Apps] VistaX:
I agree. Can't understand why Samsung left out the opportunity to drag one icon over another to make a folder. I also think that the stock ICS folders looks nicer.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nequeelrey:
I want to develop a menu driven app for Android OS. What's the best way to do this?

Is there a library out there? Basically, the whole program will be a series of menus linked to each other with a database in the background. Any help is appreciated!
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] pewpewbangbang:
http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewitem?itemId=150832551334

This is a Chinese battery case that makes use of the pogo pins. It is 2200mah (but probably less) and should give a good increase to battery life in addition to the internal one already.

Should fit the att one x as dimensions are same as international one x.

Is cheap also at $20 and looks like a matte texture.

Feel free to discuss in this thread and post impressions/reviews if anyone receives it.

Will order mine soon for my international one x.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] MKVFTW:
If its made for the international one x the pins wont line up.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] Shaddy-Z.:
Damn I would love something like this! I wish it would line up I would have ordered it already ):
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] pewpewbangbang:
Ah I've forgotton the pins were shifted. There's another one on eBay that has a bigger battery but is a lot uglier that says works with the one xl
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] CasseTrop:
This ? http://www.ebay.com/itm/3200mAh-Whi...433515?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item1e6ee3acab

Ugly and expensive. The one in the OP would've been so perfect.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] pewpewbangbang:
Yup that's the one. Ya luckily I have international and can get thr original one
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] soapbubble:
I know this phone doesn't have Galaxy popularity, but it did sell quite significantly when it was released. I'm surprised a company hasn't made an extended battery case for it yet.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] veliksam:
Pogo shmogo, what's the point? Is there any advantage besides quickly putting it in and taking it out of a dock?

Sent from my HTC One X
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] tererai:
I wrote an email to mugen-power-batteries if they have any plans for extending the battery for HTC ONE XL and the support team said they have started work on it nd it should be released pretty soon. Mugen-power make excellent batteries for those of you who dont know them. SO yeah get excited. If you bored check out the video below of me stabbing my HTC ONE XL screen to test how tough nd scratch resistant it is, u will be impressed. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vpR306UYNBc
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] mbh87:
Less wear and tear on the charging port. Also, the case would probably have to be made pretty awkwardly since are charging port is on the side of the phone.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] prof.philia:
I found this !!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/3500mAh-Bac...469637?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item3f18a5f785

What about this one guys ?
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] clubtech:
I PMed the seller and he says it fits both to One X and the One XL so go figure.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] tererai:
Batteries at these capacities are usually not that cheap. The battery's capacity might actually be half of what's stated
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] clubtech:
Even half is better than nothing for $30.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] tererai:
Well it could really be a 700mah that stops working after a week.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] pewpewbangbang:
Would rate it around 70% of stated which in addition with the battery already in thr phone = quite significant.

If you think about it a 1500mah battery isn't that big and a result is its cheap and slim. 1800+1500= 3300mah so it's quite significant either way.

As for quality it's a toss up but in waiting for people up get their hands on one in the international thread. Id expect it to work well though
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] brbarnyard:
Does anyone know if it's technically possible to make a Pogo pin case that has a battery & an SD card slot? That would be cool...
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] veliksam:
POGOPALOOOOZAAAAAA FTW

Sent from my HTC One X
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] lilila:
Yeah, I was thinking about that too.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] KayxGee1:
That's a good idea, but how would the phone utilize the SD card? There would have to be some micro usb and software mods to get it to work.
[AT&T, Rogers HTC One X, Telstra One XL] lilila:
There are already ROMs supporting USB OTG.
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] l30956:
Hi I have 4.0.4 Android XPERIA ARC ICS 4.1.B (ROOT) and microsd card with FAT32 partition ext4 +, and could do for the mobile partition I mount the ext4?

This I use to have more memory capacity on the phone.:mad:

I hope to answer, thank you very much in advance x

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[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] okrasitna:
Link2sd
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pvyParts:
as far as i know the stock kernel cant handle EXT4 :) just an FYI.

Pvy.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bibowski:
I rooted my Bell-variant GS2, purely for wiping all the bloatware off. I played around with ROMs but I found they were a bit too buggy for every day use.

Anyways, today I decided to open up Kies and see if there was a firmware update, and lo and behold there was.

Anyways, I backed up the data, etc. etc. and began updating the phone through Kies. There was an unspecified error during the update however, and now my phone just says "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again."

The thing is, Emergency Recovery in Kies doesn't work, IT gives me an error too.

I'm screwed, what am I supposed to do now??

UPDATE : I try to switch the phone to recovery mode (Home + Vol Up + Home) but it doesn't work. It just goes to the red screen asking to switch to recovery mode in Kies.

UPDATE 2 : Every time I try to switch the phone off via the power button, it just starts back up automatically to the red screen again.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kilometers4:
Can you get to download mode? If yes, go to www.sammobile.com and download your stock firmware update and flash through odin.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bibowski:
Yes, I can get to download mode. It says :

Custom Binary Download : YES (3 COUNTS)

Current Binary : Custom

I'll give this a try, thanks a million!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kilometers4:
Ok sounds good. Happy to help :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bibowski:
So kilometers4, not only did your suggestion work, but I managed to update to 4.0.4 with no issues (so far).

I honestly think it has something to do with using the stock Samsung Micro-USB cable. Everything seemed to work almost flawlessly once I got the original cable.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kilometers4:
Glad to hear it.

Click thanks if you want :D
[HTC One X] Stealthy Hunter:
When i play games on my HOX the battery goes down madly ....Why?

and the ringing volume is so low...although i put it max..how to solve this??
[HTC One X] phil112345:
because you're powering a 720p HD screen, 4 CPU cores and a GPU?
[HTC One X] kamaldeepahluwalia:
You are not using a single core phone and see this...
[HTC One X] animaleyes76:
which means nothing without the screen on times........
[HTC One X] kamaldeepahluwalia:
Screen on : 2 hours; Voice calls: 1 hour 12 mins
[HTC One X] srashedian:
Battery should drain much faster in the games... But letting your phone overheat will help the battery go down at light speed... Try keeping it cool (rest between games)

The speaker is really pathetic in this phone weirdly! Mine is damn low too compared to my other phones. But if your getting the low volume only during gaming, definitely the battery is problematic.
[HTC One X] muamers:
1. Define "madly" ... we cant help you without numbers ;)

2. If you have the phone in your hands then it will not ring with the maximum...if you dont like this, then turn it off: "settings-->sound-->quite ting on pickup".
[HTC One X] Stealthy Hunter:
ok

the battery drain about 10% in about 5-10 minuets while playing even normal game.....

for the sound no...

even if he is on the table ot anywhere except my hands...the volume is barely can be felt...
[Acer Iconia A500] gears177:
Alright guys so I'm about to sacrifice root for this and just get the ota update and root again.....I've tried reinstalling drivers for Acer and apx mode didn't work tried different downloads for tools didn't work tried a whole new PC all together didn't work..:confused: I've also tried entering apx mode manually and automatically I'm running flex reapers ics rom and whenever the tablet is supposed to go into download mode it hangs and never goes I've tried waiting even after an hour it just a black screen ive tried doing a wipe and reinstalling rom twice any thoughts.....i have no idea thanks :(

Im trying to get ics bootloader by the way ;-)
[Acer Iconia A500] ultramag69:
The black screen IS APX mode... You shouldn't get anything until you actually start to flash the bootloader using nvflash or the tool created to flash the bootloader - sorry, its about 3am here, I'm at work and can't remember who created the flash tool.....
[Acer Iconia A500] gears177:
haa thanks for replying so late:D haha i was trying to flash the bootloader but it would never go into download mode????i dont now why tried everything i could possibly do!!!:confused::confused: just recwntly tried rolling back an flashing a new ics rom didnt work....