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[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cglegion:
I bought the I9100 model when it was first released back in 2011, launched with Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Frankly speaking, I've never regreted buying this phone (at that time, it was MYR1800, more or less USD$530, considerably quite expensive compare to other smartphones nowadays).

I took my decision to root, hence broke my warranty right after the first year running stock ROM/firmware from Samsung (full of bloatwares). The best thing about this phone was the flexibility to flash numerous custom ROMs. I started off with ICS-based then moved on to JB-based such as RootBox, SlimICS/JB, AOKP-based, Cyanogenmod, and now NeatROM AOSP KK. To be honest, I've been using this phone for 3 years and still rocking wild! I'm now back to NeatROM JB 4.1.2 Aroma making it most minimalist as possible and I'm quite happy to use it for the next 1-2 more years until I have enough money to get a new one (better processor, memory, resolution, etc) which at the moment, I don't it is necessary for me switching to another phone. I only changed my battery once for the past 3 years of using this model. Other than that, I don't have any problems with the hardware compatibility namely speaker, microphone, home button, power button, and volume rockers. I can get better battery life with my current custom ROM, standby time can go up to 2-3 days light usage and 2 days normal usage and a day (24 hours) of heavy usage. I'm on Apollo regular kernel, btw and it's pretty stable that my phone hardly becomes "hot", so choose your custom ROM wisely. I don't recommend you using the stock one because obviously, why would you need another SamsungApp store, music hub, video hub, reader hub, etc. sometimes I don't know why people have multiple apps to do the same exact function on their phones such as installing Chrome over stock browser, VLC/poweramp over stock music player, Google Keep over stock S-note or memo, you get what I mean. They only take your storage and memory! Keep it to bare minimum, folks! You will be happy with your phones regardless of how long it will last before it fails to work properly.

To answer your question, as long as you keep your phone away from water/fire, :p it should work great until you think it will become obsolete for daily usage. I use my phone mostly for Internet browsing, music and video playing, e-mail checking, light gaming, and hardly find any issues although 80% of my experience with this phone is using custom ROM.

Hope that helps.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keithross39:
My wife had her S2 for 2 years before she upgraded......the only thing that failed was the USB port.....and only then because of 'mis-use'......My eldest son now uses it....without issue.

I've had my S2 for 1 year now.....I brought it AFTER the S3 was released....for 2 reasons...

1) everybody was saying how reliable it was/is.

2) there are a lot of custom ROMs for it, and (at the time) there was a lot of dev support for it.

This phone is still a 'powerhouse' and in my opinion can still hold it's own against phones that cost considerably more.......

Sent from my Markox powered KitKatted S2
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jjjbrown:
I have had phones for 7 plus years with no problems what tends to happen is companies stop supporting the product with updates, samsung seems pretty good and you can always come here if your model is popular. If your curious how long until get a new phone that depends on your budget and the difference in tech. I have had my korean s2 shv-e120l for a years, it is not a popular version but i will probably keep it until s5 is in my budget.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LongUsername:
Im interested how much battery life you have when you run intensive 3d game because I only get <2 hours per stock battery (ones not enough) with all turned off, uninstalled system apps (now Ive <50) and all but the game and essential for the OS frozen, screen darker than normal (ScreenFilter app)

Also what about overclocking?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LongUsername:
KNOX WARRANTY VOID! is impossible to remove.Don't buy samsung
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] keithross39:
True......that is why my next phone will probably be Sony.........

Sent from my Markox powered KitKatted S2
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cglegion:
Hi, I'm not sure about overclocking but I do know about underclocking/volting. I think it's fair that I keep my S2 to bare minimum, meaning it is only equipped with some basic apps to do my everyday tasks in mobile way. That's why I only have a browser, camera, music and video player, calendar, contact, phone, calculator, fm radio, gallery, file manager, messaging, and play store.

To me, if I want to play games, I'll be on my desktop PC or get a PS Vita if I'm on the move. If 70% of my daily time listening to MP3, I'll get a WalkMan or iPod, and if I like to take photos, I'll get a smart camera. If you do all, get a smartphone. I know everyone wants to cramp in everything in their phones to be able to do everything but let's be fair to our 4 years old S2. The more you cramp in all other unnecessary apps, the faster your battery drains. This is why I am more into underclocking than overclocking kind of guy.

I'm eager to get my S2 running all of the 3D games on Play Store but I think it's better that I buy the games on Apple Store instead and play them on my iPad Air (since they cost pretty much the same; save budget; wise move?) because it has better performance than S2. It sounds like I'm under-estimating S2 but this is how I keep my gadget alive without damaging it in the long run.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xyz_cityhunter:
MYR1800 when first released in 2011? Damn that's cheap, I paid full retail price at MYR2099 but got the 1st batch of the S2... :highfive: The phone now is still alive and kicking ass with CyanFox ROM...:p
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] howie411:
I posted this on the General HTC One forum but some folks said they had it (different carriers) does any Sprint user have the Fitbit app on their phone?
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] SteelH:
I didn't notice it.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] wfrandy:
It is not on mine, but you can install it from the play store. I think I also had the option to install it when I did the HTC online setup.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Raech:
Yes, but I had it on previous phone too (though on EVO 4G LTE it only synced to website, this syncs to my FitBit Flex).

I can't get Fitbit to do anything in my Blinkfeed. But at least it connects with bluetooth to my M8. Welcome surprise.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] slowputer:
Fitbit software working as intended on my M8.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Raech:
Fitbit works on mine. I just can't get it to work in Blinkfeed.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] slowputer:
Mine does "show" on Blinkfeed... but not as added content. It has its own tab... is within BF but not shown. That's ok with me.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] Raech:
Well in Blinkfeed it should be showing me my badges etc I have earned. It is blank.
[Sprint HTC One (M8)] slayer69:
No badges for me yet.....and my content tab for blinkfeed/fitbit is blank. The app works find just as it did on the M7, and I like the widget that is available now.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] superkekko:
As per in the title, is it possible to port to Cyanogenmod 10.2 the custom camera found on i9300 stock 4.3 rom?

I tried myself but there's no Camera.apk nor the modules are easy to find on the device (my knowledge is more into MTK devices)

The reason for my request is mainly because of the multi-shot function which allows you to shoot as many photo you want

as long as you hold the shutter. That actually works very nice on stock 4.3 rom.

Hope this is the proper section for my question though.

If is not please pardon me.

Thanks in advance for your effort.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] boomboomer:
No, it isn't possible. Without the Samsung framework none of their apps work.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] superkekko:
Thanks for the quick and clear reply. I've been searching for similar questions but haven't got any satisfying results.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] KrisLovesTacos:
I have a s4 M919 and it says LTE at the top but i hit 8mbps max. i have a nexus 4 and with Hspa+ i get 12mbps

why is there such a speed diffrence

s4/ 800 (band 18), 850 (band 5), 900 (band 8), 1800 (band 3), 2100 (band 1), 2600 (band 7) MHz

i have a lg f6 that gets 30-45mbps

f6/ 700 (band 17), 1700/2100 (band 4), 1900 (band 2) MHz

i am running a rooted twrp s4 with the origonal 4.4.2 from samsung kies (stock)

can someone help me reach higher speeds or explain why my speed is so low?

All of these phones were tested on the same sim card. The simcard is LTE enabled.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] lalec:
HSPA+ is faster in some areas. Be grateful you get 8Mb LTE speeds because many people live in areas where they are lucky to get 2Mb.
[T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4] KrisLovesTacos:
But the s4 has LTE? doesnt it? HSPA+ on nexus 4 gets10-13mbps and my LG on LTE gets 40+
[RAZR i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lunakris:
Hi everyone,

Is it possible to add a button for clear all recent apps? Sorry for my english.

Thanks by advance ;)
[RAZR i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] 5m00v3:
Sure! Install "Xposed Framework" and the Modul "Gravity Box".

in Gravity Box there is a Option-Menu "Diverses" to configure recent apps menu...

With the "X" Button upper right u can close all recent apps together.
[RAZR i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] lunakris:
What rom you are using? I'm in the One rom and it doesn't work with gravity box i've already try.

Thanks for the help ;)
[RAZR i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xtr3m3:
The 'clear all' button and apps RAM bar have stopped working with the current version.

Sent from my XT890
[RAZR i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ICuaI:
XBlast has this option, too. And it is still working ;)
[RAZR i Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deadlyindian:
....

nothing here!!
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] MPIIIMan:
My question is this... Does anyone know of a way to add tabs to pocket plus for other today plugins. You can add tabs to view other SPB apps that have today plugins, but not 3rd party ones.

Seems like this should be possible. I was looking in the registry for anything that might look like it could be changed, but was unable to.

Anyone know?
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] risidoro:
AFAIK, the only application that can load 3rd party today plugins inside tabs is SBSH Pocket Breeze. Pocket Plus can only load SPB's own plugins.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] MPIIIMan:
I tested out PocketBreeze, but I had a problem with not receiving notification when new email was received.

Maybe I'll give it another whirl.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] punkaled:
yeah, pocketbreeze can run any today plugin in a tab, but its fugly.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] MPIIIMan:
Ya I do remember not liking the look of it compared to Pocket Plus.

I think I'm just gonna stay with what I got.
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] fresh123breeze:
You can try WisBar and WisBar Desktop.

WisBar Desktop allow to create new pages and load any plugins you want.

It works for me...

www.lakerigesoftware.com
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] jlczl:
There is plenty of PB skins that change the look of it. I didn't like the stock version either so I just downloaded a different skin and voila!, great look.
[Sony Xperia C] vijayathreyan:
Got unique issues

1. Time in the status bar is not reflecting the actual time for a moment since you unlock or wake the phone

2. Losing the stamina mode exception apps settings everytime you restart

3. Logged out automatically from Twitter app and some other apps after the restart
[Xperia Z2 Tablet General] dsfdfsdfs:
I was hoping this tablet would support HD playback in Google Play Movies (since my Xperia Tablet Z doesn't - should have went with Note 2014), but no such luck, apparently.

A UK reddit user who got their Z2 Tablet already checked it and got the "HD playback not supported" message :/ (the message is shown in the quality selection dialog you get when purchasing a movie that can be both rented and bought - you can also look for a "HD" button in the lower-right corner when playing back a paid HD movie).

Maybe they might make it work afterwards, but since Tablet Z and all/most other Xperia devices don't support it either, I'm not holding my breath...
[Xperia Z2 Tablet General] dsfdfsdfs:
Sony support said to me that HD should be supported in Google Play Movies, though.

So I'll probably order it from them, then, they pretty much will have to either fix it or refund me if it doesn't actually work...
[Xperia Z2 Tablet General] :
Rented hobbit: desolation of smaug, playback appears to be in hd. Options are certainly there.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet General] dsfdfsdfs:
I have that same option on my non-HD-supporting devices as well. But do you have the the red HD button in the lower-right corner (right side of the total playback time) during playback as well? And/or is the actual download size bigger (1. click the pin to start download, 2. look at notification bar for the file size) when you have selected the HD option in your screenshot compared to SD option? (SD movie downloads are typically less than 1GB)

I will only get mine next week...
[Xperia Z2 Tablet General] :
Just checked what you suggested. The download size is 0.8gb which certainly isn't hd. Playback now I have looked at it closely isn't hd either, nor do I have a hd notification during playback. I did however originally chromecast the rental and that did stream in HD via the chromecast.

Anything else if want me to check just ask :)
[Xperia Z2 Tablet General] dsfdfsdfs:
Too bad. I guess I'm going to have fun with Sony customer service next week, then.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet General] :
Does their own store even do hd?

http://imgur.com/lDuQwQ6
[Xperia Z2 Tablet General] dsfdfsdfs:
No idea about Sony store, we don't have it here.

Anyway, I got my Z2 Tablet now, and Google Play Movies HD didn't work (as expected), and messaged customer service.

One thing I noticed is that the Z2 Tablet has Widevine DRM Security Level 3 ( http://source.android.com/devices/drm.html ), which I guess is not high enough for Movies (dunno if they require Level 2 or Level 1, though).
[Xperia Z2 Tablet General] :
I just spoke to Sony Mobile support, they told me the device isn't officially released yet and doesn't get officially released until may. So when that happens hd playback support will be certified.

Google Support basically told me the same thing, the device has to be certified to play hd movies regardless of its specs or software. Something the manufacturer has to do, Sony Mobile.
[Xperia Z2 Tablet General] dsfdfsdfs:
For me Sony Mobile support said that DRM protected HD content is not supported, but that they would pass on the request/wish.

They didn't know anything about any certification when I asked.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nuuq:
All of a sudden I have lost my network, and now I'm out of service. I'm in roaming, but still want to be able to receive sms. When I try to choose carrier, it says can't connect to network now, try again later. Pls help.

Rooted, with PA. all was great until this afternoon.
[Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] deakelem:
Did you happen to enable bands 26 and 41? If so disable them. Also try to set your network to global mode not LTE and reboot.

What provider are you, sprint?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] didieVgetarian:
hello brother..

i want to cange ROM my phone, i need opinion . waht the ROM is match in my phone??

my phone CROSS A5 not EVERCCROSS, please help me.. :crying: i'am tired because not everyone succes try custom rom is here :D

thanx, :laugh:
[Verizon LG G2] TheOriginalKyle:
I'm getting a lot of dropped calls on my G2, I've re flashed it a few times but still the calls drop. I've also edited the mobile network settings and changed the preferred network type and it still drops after about 5 minutes. I even put in a replacement sim card as well as gotten a replacement phone. Anyone have any ideas?
[Verizon LG G2] reinaldistic:
I have problems with the proximity sensor, maybe you're hitting the hang up button with your cheek
[Verizon LG G2] TheOriginalKyle:
I doubt it I've tried holding it at just about every angle and it still happens :/
[Verizon LG G2] TheOriginalKyle:
Tried some more stuff

Okay so now I'm absolutely 100% sure it's the rom. I've tried flashing on the nightlies which to my surprise were a lot more stable than the milestone release I was on. I tried using google voice and voice+ in order to voip the calls, which worked but still dropped like a fly. I held the phone at every angle possible so the proximity sensor is definitely ruled out. I have a fairly good connection in my area and was able to call on stock without any issues. It also appears that I am the only one experiencing this type of problem. Is there somebody out there that can help me troubleshoot it?
[Verizon LG G2] HueyT:
Make sure you leave your lock screen in place as your ear may be hang your phone up. :good:
[Verizon LG G2] TheOriginalKyle:
Fixed It

I figured it out, just said screw it and moved to another rom. Now the calls no longer drop. :D
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] husokal:
Hi

I have Xperia S lt26i 6.2.B.1.96. Rooted.

I just Unlocked my bootlader.

I searched for a Custom recovery installing guide for long.

Tried to find safest. Rom manager.. cant find. I tried RecoverX google app.

But i cant enter recovery now. When i push the buttons i keeps restart..

How can i İnstall a Custom Recovery safe and easy? Lots of topic on forum. read a lot. But couldnt clean my head..

Any help? Thanks
[Sony Xperia S, Acro S, Ion] husokal:
Finally Found it :

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2308493
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] selmane24:
Hi guys

I have find the SFR firmware. 257 for xperia sp...if i will install it ,does it work with any opirator ??? :what:
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pec0ra:
It should work in Europe at least. I think there is not much difference between firmware from different regions / carriers beside the bloatware.

And generally when you flash a firmware, unless you have limited internet connexion to download firmware, you don't risk anything. If there is a network incompatibility you can always flash a new one. And in the worst case ( that can happen ) if your phone don't boot anymore, you can also just try another one ;)
[Xperia SP Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] selmane24:
Thanks you .. I will try
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hackke:
Hi!

I have a White Sony Z1 C6903

My friend just locked my screen locker for fun... and now he doesn't remember the right swipe to unlock it....

And i have no clue what my google account is neither..the seller was just giving me one and i don't remember it.

I have backup on everything so thats good.

But how can i access my phone again?

When i try PC companion they can't access it because it need to be unlocked.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aooga:
If you really don't know your Google password, then you have to factory reset it.

Just hold the Volume Up + Power until it vibrates, then use the volume buttons to select the factory reset option.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hackke:
Dosent work ;/?

When i do it when the phone is on. The phone turn it self off when holding powerbutton and volume up.

And when i do it when the phone is off nothing happens..
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aooga:
I can't test it since I have a custom recovery. That should work though. Let go when the menu pops up.

EDIT: The phone needs to be off first.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hackke:
Well i m certain man nothing comes up... in anyway i press them and when the phones off :/

Is there any other way?
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ahki767:
Maybe you can try bypassing it with ADB or flash a new firmware on it
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hackke:
And how do i do that?
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cippi21:
Download flashtool and download the FTF that you need...use flashtool to flash the FTF...btw doing this will wipe the phone...if you don't know what I am talking about look for a sticky called FTF mega collection or something like that...u will find the FTF that u need and tuts on how to use flashtool etc.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hackke:
I've tried downloading flashtool but when i connect the phone this comes up "Your phone bootloader cannot be officially unlocked"

or maybe i just to stupid to get how it works..
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ahki767:
try this and i'm pretty sure you don't need to have an unlocked bootloader to flash a firmware. google up some guides to help you
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cippi21:
Let's forget flashtool for a min....what happens if u connect your phone to pc companion and try and do a repair that might work.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gregbradley:
Repairing using pccompanion wipes data anyway, its the same as flashing a firmware

You do not need an unlocked bootloader or root for either.

---------- Post added at 10:57 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:55 AM ----------

Don't click the BLU button,. you don't need to, just click on the "flash" button and load your FTF you have downloaded and flash it following the instructions in the FTF mega collection thread
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alex Tan Hao Nam:
Hello Hackke here i show you another Advice is Use Sony Official Update Tool

SUS~Sony Update Service

Use that tool update your Z1 (current new firmware is .681 )~4.4.2 kitkat ~Bootloader unlock is available

~rooting device is available

Hope u fully unlock your Z1

If it working pls click Thank button
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cippi21:
I know that was just thinking is an easier option and also was thinking that he might not have usb debug on...now I don't know if u can flash FTF with usb debug off maybe u can?
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gregbradley:
No, but you can force a repair in pccompanion without it
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alex Tan Hao Nam:
Disclaimer

1~i not responsible your phone broke

If u didn't tick usb debug and unknown source

Follow the step below

1~open SIM Card side slot cover use pencil click the RED button (in the picture i shown you ) hold it 3~5sec until it vibrate

2~then your phone is Hard Reseted

In my experience it worked
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gregbradley:
This will not get you past the screen lock, this just turns your phone off by powering it down, its the same as pressing the volume up and power button until you get 3 vibrations
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Alex Tan Hao Nam:
Its working on my xperia SP

---------- Post added at 08:59 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:58 PM ----------

I also tested on my Z1 actually
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Hackke:
Thanks guys for all the respons.

First i have to say that you can't accesses the PC Companion at all when the screen lock is on because you cant accesses the phone's memory at all then i also comes a window on PC companion telling me to unlock the phone because it can't connect to it.

So thats not working.

I've tried pushing all the buttons combination's on the phone to get into recovery mode or hard reset mode, but that docent work either.

I'm not really super bright on this cind of stuff so now i found a swedish page that do these kind of stuffs and send it to them.

When i get my phone back and if it works i'm gonna write all the info how they made it work again.

Again thanks for the effort to trying to solve this and please if you have any more solutions keep posting them.
[Xperia Z1 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cippi21:
Mate connect the phone to flashtool and see does it say that u have usb debugging on...make sure u have the drivers installed...btw u don't need to turn the phone off or anything just connect and see...if it says it's on then just flash it with flashtool and that's it