yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brandenk0:
One of the problems with that is you would have to deal with the US carriers. Also if you buy it unlocked Samsung usually gives out their updates to the international version first, rather then months later after the US carriers decide to give out the updates. Take the Vibrant for example, it took months for a 2.2 update (wasn't even official - it was over kies). I will stick with the international version to not have to deal with the US carriers changing things even if I have to pay more. Wish the carriers wouldn't interfere so much but, that's how it is.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] silverwolf0:
You can buy the SGS2 off-contract as a gift or straight from eBay without dealing with the carrier. I am assuming most people on xda would already root and install a new rom on the thing anyway, so updates shouldn't be a problem as they are well supported by devs here and come quickly enough. Then there are people like me who don't care too much about updates. You save a lot of money buying a branded phone. Just a good option to consider if $ is important and official updates, not so much.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brandenk0:
I see what your saying but, what I'm trying to say is the carriers will most likely change things on the device too. The vibrant is another good example... It has a space for a FFC but T-Mobile pulled it out of the final build. I understand what your saying but to me if I can get the full version of the SGS2 without any carrier modifications that would be amazing :D.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] FtrV8:
Exactly my point. I am done with AT&T and their bloatware and taking out features/hardware from devices. You know damn well they are going to do away with the front facing camera on this device when they launch it calling it whatever the hell they are going to. I am willing to pay extra to no needing to have to remove bloatware by having to root etc... I want all the hardware as well.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] imbapanda:
I agree, I hate at&t's crippling of android. An unlocked phone would also get around at&t's banning of third party apps too would it not? I know there are other ways around this also but the less workarounds the better right?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brandenk0:
I believe so. There shouldn't be any reason why AT&T would be able to block the apps from the international version.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MikeyMike01:
No way in hell will I be putting myself through that again.

Sent from my Captivate
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MikeyMike01:
Sideloading, No (extra?) Bloatware, No delayed updates, no artificially capped upload speeds, no crippled hardware, no censored market, free tethering, etc.

The list goes on and on and on.

Sent from my Captivate
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] we3monks:
Well the amazon appstore and other 3rd party apps work on my N1 using At&t so I'd assume it'll work on any phone that they don't touch.

Edit: samsunggalaxys2review.org just changed their "official" UK release date again to TBA May, Amazon Germany still says 2 May. Yey.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virussnake:
can we please stop talking about us carriers? its completely off topic... no wonder other country specific topics about availability pop up everyday...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mrwadim:
It's finally avalible in Finland with no contract. Price is 589 - 669 € depending on the shop.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bobloblawsum:
I agree completely..

So at&t don't allow you to install 3rd party apps? I never knew that.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Demiourgos:
It's in stock?? Post some links please ;)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virussnake:
F-U :) xoxo love!!11!

http://shop.onoff.com/Produkter/Tel...isa_alla/Samsung_Galaxy_S_II/prd24291565.aspx
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rwc3b:
Is this for real? Sorry, new to the forum and this stuff in general.

unbranded phone will give faster upload speed and free tethering on AT&T?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Demiourgos:
thanks but, umm... 5 899 of what? Isn't Finland using Euros?

Ok, I get it - it's Swedish store - that's about 655 Euro

But I still can't find any Finnish shop where it's available from now.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virussnake:
yes its swedish but they say they haven it in stock as well!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] imbapanda:
approximately 2 weeks for delivery :(
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virussnake:
i havent seen that!!! sneaky bastards :P
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] WagTwo:
Sry guys I don't think they have it in stock :(

Lagerstatus: beställningsvara = preorder (correct me if wrong)

Antal: 0 = none in stock
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virussnake:
google translate says beställningsvara= in stock... oh well :P
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Demiourgos:
Yeah, my google also say that.

I asked them, we'll find out tomorrow.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] aejt:
Beställningsvara isn't in stock, it's not preorder either though, but it means they haven't got it in stock at least.

The best translation of it would probably be non-stock item.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ankydu:
Its been confirmed by samsung india in todays newspaper that they are launching galaxy s2 on april 13th.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Beards:
Well there's nothing on Samsung India's web site which indicates this.

In-fact, I also can't find anything about the SGS2 at their site so where the newspaper got that story from would be interesting.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ApplCobbler:
:eek:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rytkonen:
Have you not heard? They were not able to get the GPS working so they removed it. :D
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ijat91:
lol, you make my day :p
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mr_President:
Not sure when this happened but Samsung Sweden has added the Galaxy S2 as a "coming soon" phone; http://www.samsung.com/se/consumer/mobile/mobilephones/mobilephones/GT-I9100LKANEE/index.idx?pagetype=prd_detail. And according to those specs it looks like Sweden is also getting the SAmoled+/Exynos version <3
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ankydu:
The Times of India. Heres a link if you wish to read it online:

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/personal-tech/gadgets-special/LG-launches-Optimus-X2-in-India/articleshow/7874390.cms

Also it would be visible on samsung india website only when its officially launched.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rytkonen:
Great! Hopefully we finns are getting those too. :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheWarKeeper:
what do u mean with samoled+ version? theres a chance some countries wont get that screen?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rytkonen:
The Tegra 2 version is rumored to have SLCD screen.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheWarKeeper:
thx for the info, wow if its true thats a huge blow for me,hopefully tegra 2 version wont see itself released in portugal, the primary reason i want this phone is because of its soled+ screen xD
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Beards:
I extracted the only part that mentioned this ~

". Samsung officials said the company would bring its flagship Android phones to India on April 13. "

It's quite vague on a number of accounts... Naming of the phones. Who the officials are. Where it was mentioned. Other material i.e. who it is going to and where.

Based on this it does not show it's hand enough for me to believe it will actually amount to something of tangible substance.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] android_master:
Forget about 12th,13th,14th date.

I hope the above tweet will let you believe something;)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Beards:
Oh yes... I believe something... I believe it will come to India in April but not in seven days time.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] android_master:
Most of the informations regarding Smartphones & Tablets in "timesofindia" are generally very true.

LG Optimus 2X & Optimus Black was launched{available from 7th April} yesterday in India. SE Xperia Play & Arc are already available here for about a week.

In all probability the launch is just round the corner.

But the most satisfying thing is that SGS 2 with Super Amoled Plus:D is launching here,don't want that crap Super Clear LCD:mad:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhruvmalik:
Buddy, I certainly hope so.

Getting tired of the SOLD iPhone yet to be delivered.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Beards:
Well, I wish you Guys in India all the best and hope it comes to you both in a timely manner but most importantly with all the correct hardware.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] webwude:
According to Amazon(.de) release date in Germany is May 2nd. Prices here start at 550€.

Kind regards,

ww
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] turt:
No, it's not according to Amazon.de... It's a seller on Amazon Marketplace (hardwareversand) who announces a May 2nd release, Amazon.de themselves don't have a release date for now!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhruvmalik:
Thanks Beards.

I certainly hope it does.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ankydu:
Bad News for everyone... :mad:

Tweets by samsung india:

Then another bomb:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MoonRaven:
Source

Seriously doubting to get an LG Optimus 2x now :/
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HumanoidTalking:
Now that hurts....wait game.... wt the.... samsung come on..
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HumanoidTalking:
6 May 2011 in UK.... WT THE ..

http://www.play.com/Mobiles/Mobile/...pe=allproducts&searchsource=0&urlrefer=search
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HumanoidTalking:
http://www.clove.co.uk/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-i9100-16gb

MAY 2011 IN UK
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tintol:
Clove always said "Expected May".
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HumanoidTalking:
Yes dear I meant "expected" date

Engadget not sure

http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/06/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-gets-upgraded-to-1-2ghz-delayed-until-may-o/
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Beards:
Well, one good thing..... Expect it now to shift with a higher 1.2Ghz processor.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virussnake:
i am 100% positive that yesterday before all the 1.2 ghz news came out the gsmarena spec page was stating a Q2 release.

http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_i9100_galaxy_s_ii-3621.php

now it just says may
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brandenk0:
Negri Electronics just changed their price from $695 to $790

:( this was the best price i found so far sad to see it gone.

negrielectronics.com/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-black-unlocked.html
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhruvmalik:
You are correct, first it stated Q1 when it was demoed at MWC, then stated to Q2 when reports came in that it would be in April.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NZtechfreak:
If you take pre-order prices at face value you're begging to be disappointed, especially now that an increasing number of online sellers are using bait and switch tactics with false price and/or release date information. Live and learn.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] janne303:
Really hope we get our phones soon :D
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] madmack:
thank god i preordered then :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lembo:
another rumour

Samsung Galaxy S II will be released in April as planned
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virussnake:
seems like we now got a firm date...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] imbapanda:
Samsung has updated their sgs2 website and now the "go to press" sends you to some videos for the samsung unpacked presentation. I don't really know if it means anything but at least its more visually appealing.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HTC_Spree:
Most of the german shops announce the 12th of may for availability!

http://www1.hardwareversand.de/arti...3&agid=1554&pvid=5pbswlm2w_gm7ulpx7&ref=16&lb

http://www.cyberport.de/?DEEP=A409-143&APID=27

5 WEEKS!! :o

It will be a very long 5-weeks-periode!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Beards:
Yes, they released that info after I contacted them (as reported in the topic here).
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RaspyYeti:
T-Mobile UK told me this afternoon that they are due to get the SGS II in the next 2 weeks.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AllGamer:
any one got news about a T-mobile USA release date?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] imbapanda:
There was an SGS2 that went through the FCC here but it didn't have the T-mobile 3G bands.

http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/13/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-hits-the-fcc-potentially-ready-for-atandt-3g/
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kailkti:
Wish there was news on the 32 gb version. T-T
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Carne_Asada_Fries:
I wish samsung made penta banded phones like nokia.

Sent from my Nexus S
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] martino2k6:
Expansys took their price down to £499, for those who may be keeping a watch. I think I'll wait till it goes down to ~450, or until the IP5 will push the price down.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SuperAndroid:
Yes, I have been watching prices recently, also noticed that Play.com have reduced it to £499 now as well, what are Amazon playing at though...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Beards:
Yes, I have been following the prices and have to agree with you on Amazon's pricing.... £705.77 for the 16GB model, what on earth are they thinking?

Clearly they have either lost the plot or if with another braincell it would be lonely.

EDITED:

Amazon UK finally got round to correcting the price on Wed 13 April to a more respectful £499.99
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virussnake:
at least they have the 27th as a release date. sold my desire today so everyday counts for me. got to keep my eye on amazon's price...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HumanoidTalking:
As per my email to Samsung Middle east, they are hinting May 2011 as release time for SGS 2.. No specs given even i asked.. they said "we will update website once they are available''"
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HumanoidTalking:
Good, you sold your Desire, I am planning on selling mine too, hope to sell it this week :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HumanoidTalking:
Absolutely agree, Amazon is living on another "earth"... I think they will correct it soon, as its putting potential buyers off their website
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rabatinova:
hmm

What do you think about this one? Scam??

http://www.ecrater.com/p/10813804/samsung-i9100-galaxy-s-ii?keywords=i9100
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HumanoidTalking:
It says cash on delivery,....interesting
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kreoXDA:
this is most probably a scam. $400 and free two day shipping from France to the US? Grammar errors may be ok as the scammer is supposedly french, but the store's email eelect22@yahoo.com adds to the strong suspicion this is scam.

he says "here in UK" but his ecrater page says France.

and he is supposedly the biggest SIM distributor in whatever country it is, UK or France.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bajica:
Westernunion is main payment option scamers use

Sent from my GT-I9000
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MoonRaven:
For that price? Yes... Most likely...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Deusdies:
This is what eCrater is, from CNN:

"You can create your own online store for free at this online marketplace. Upload your photos and descriptions of the things you want to sell. You'll be able to customize the look of your "store" with different color templates and fonts. There's also a feature to allow sellers who list on other venues to import listings to eCrater.com. Listing is free and you don't pay any fees."

Not that I believe CNN, but yeah I think this is a scam for sure.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] NZtechfreak:
Why is anyone even asking the question whether thats a scam or not? Clearly it is, it shouldn't require more than a seconds thought to know that.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhruvmalik:
Because lucrative offers attract anyones attention. It is clearly a scam but he wishes deep down inside that it is not and if so then he has an opportunity to purchase this phone.

Sorry buddy, I don't think you will be able to purchase this phone before May.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kreoXDA:
That is preposterous and false! In fact I have six brand new SGS II AT&T edition available for ordering RIGHT NOW, RIGHT THIS VERY MINUTE! They come in the AT&T orange retail boxes, with all accessories, and with the Samsung logo on the front of the phones.

I am the biggest purchaser of AT&T phones in the whole of New York City, and we ordered our first batch of these directly from SIM. Only interested buyers please, on first come first served basis. Price is $894 a piece, prepaid via USPS money order. First 2 buyers will also receive a free car charger.

I am 7'2" and 458 pounds. Please include extra $29 to have the shipment insured. Expected shipping date of your phone is second half of August 2011. Orders may get delayed if we run out of orange markers.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] apwhitelaw:
Is anyone else with me when I say, wtf?

We have no way of knowing this is legit, you for some reason say your height and weight, you want us to send you over $900, and we won't get it till the end of August.

Yeah, I'll get right on that.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] madmack:
relax, it reeks sarcasm all over it :rolleyes:
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kreoXDA:
You think this little money is not a great price for the chance to be one of the first owners of SGS2 in the USA? Well OK, just because you are a fellow XDA reader, I will let you save on the cost of the USPS money order - just wire the money to my brother and business partner Ben Ahore in Nigeria. PM me for the account number and bank routing number.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhruvmalik:
PM Me your account number. I will buy ASAP :)

By the way, can I come pick it up?

HaHaHa... J/K
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TokyoGuy:
There are a number of them on eBay that seem highly suspicious as well, especially since some have already been "sold" and the buyers left feedback.

I've been toying around with getting the Optimus 2X for months now and want to get one literally this second, but have a strong feeling if I do this will be released next week and thus I will have to lay out even more money...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhruvmalik:
Some of them may be legitimate due to it being "Pre Order", but if they state buy it now and 2 day deliver, its highly doubtful.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HumanoidTalking:
People started making business out of our desire to quickly get SGS 2, scam for me this store..
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhruvmalik:
Pics or I call bluff.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HumanoidTalking:
Gosh!!

now suddenly every one is selling SGS-II even before it is released.. Why will I wait till August 2011 for delivery if i can get it shipped after release from Europe?

some info on release date at Planet

http://www.planetinsane.com/samsung-galaxy-s2-releasing-in-april-as-scheduled/2614707/
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HumanoidTalking:
+1 have the same impression :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pjfriend:
Official UK release date.

Pocket Lint Have Just put up a story saying the official UK release is 1st May

http://www.pocket-lint.com/news/39524/samsung-galaxy-sii-may-1-uk-release

I'm getting quite impatient about it all!
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arjun90:
- Cheers!

Expected announcement in India will be by this week itself, April 13-14. Check my signature for more details.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] virussnake:
you said you gonna post a couple of articles. was that the surprise?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] StupidHero:
So your "news" were the announcement of an announcement, which YOU believe to be the release date? You seriously should get a better sense of marketing vs. reality.

We have the korean release date more or less confirmed to be the 25th. I'd expect India to get it around that time.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhruvmalik:
Yea, for us dudes in India, that was the surprise.

Frankly, any news from Samsung at this point aside from speculation is refreshing. :)
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kwokwchoy:
I guess they will announce it officially at least.

Shipping could start a couple of weeks after the announcement.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Piter1225:
It looks like the Germans will see this device around 13.05:

http://mobileboard.blogspot.com/2011/04/samsung-galaxy-s-2-release-date-prices.html
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arjun90:
Release Clarification

@virussnake Those couple of articles are listed at the site mentioned below my signature. The first one is in respect to the FORUM this week and the 2nd article just confirms that India, specifically, will be getting the S2 by the end of this month. - Cheers! =)

@StupidHero I don't think Samsung will be using this Wednesday-Thursday's events as a marketing scheme to hype folks up and further delay the release. Instead, similar to Apple's iPhone Launch, just days before, online media will begin spreading the excitement and give fans a heads up. In this case, we are dealing with the Samsung Galaxy S2. It is still in my strong feeling, that the official pricing and availability of the Galaxy S2 will be made during those days, though it is not necessary the product will be sold in the Indian market on that same day.

The Samsung Galaxy S was originally delivered to India first before many other countries managed to get their hands on it. Therefore, I would not be surprised if a Galaxy S2 release in India is made even before the release in South Korea, where the company originates from.

@dhruvmalik Instead, similar to Apple's iPhone Launch, just days before, online media will begin spreading the excitement and give fans a heads up.

@kwokwchoy Exactly
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhruvmalik:
Yes, I agree, they will be announcing it to the Asian markets, but I dont think they will be launching it the NEXT day like Apple. I think it will all be around End April.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] arjun90:
Yup...

^ Agreed, though the Galaxy S2 could be in our hands as soon as next week. Hey, you never know, lol. :p
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhruvmalik:
Yea, I am pretty stoked to just think that.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MustWarnothers:
Being in the US, having to deal with the 3 (soon to be 2) major carriers and their control freak B.S, I am extremely envious of the European/Indian markets for this phone.

You're guaranteed a release date very soon, and the phone will remain nearly unchanged.

I'm sure Verizon will remove parts, stuff it with bloatware, and break any of the good features that, god forbid, the customer would normally get for free.

Cheers to you guys! I hope this thing kicks some serious ass.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dhruvmalik:
Buddy, it should be the other way around. We in the US get products first normally, also we get the most current and the latest technology. Certainly we all know that the demand in the United States is high and has a tendency to drive the market.

Please also factor in that these devices are above $600 USD, certainly a lot higher than what you would pay TMO or ATT @ $200.00.

Now, we are ready to pay $600 +, I am sure Samsung wouldn't mind releasing it in the US first either.