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[Galaxy S II General] angynagpal:
There has to be some way to get it :)! Lets visit a few samsung authorized showrooms and see if they are willing to take the risk ;)!
[Galaxy S II General] manbearpig86:
am guessing that's very difficult considering the fact that vodafone itself is releasing the thing on 3rd June....

What I am hoping is a release by a few dealers in between the 3rd to 9th June window.. :)
[Galaxy S II General] angynagpal:
Called Star Mobitel.....they told me 1st week of June :(!
[Galaxy S II General] Shylesh:
Anyone from Tamil nadu?

I saw some one from Coimbatore here!

I'am from tirupur... Any help :( :(
[Galaxy S II General] shreyskywalker:
yeah, I live in Madras.
[Galaxy S II General] android_master:
Friends i am thinking of going with vodafone plan,what you say 1gb 3g data for 6 months:D:D
[Galaxy S II General] sharma_sid:
Check List before buying this Beast Phone :

1) check for dead pixel test

( code: *#0*# )

2) Yellowish spot on the screen

( code:*#*#0*#*#* )

pls feel free to reply and add more so that everyone can benefit
[Galaxy S II General] cyberwarfare:
even im planning on going with the vodafone offer

the 1gb of data seems very very tempting

i wanted to know if besides the vodafone branding on the phone will it also be sim locked to vodafone??? and if so will it be unlock-able via the sim unlock tool???
[Galaxy S II General] Shylesh:
If they are giving the hell for 20k or below Then we might think of it The locked beast elsewhere I'am no0t going to screw my warranty by unlock it or tolerate having an vodafone symbol which will show me a cracked egg in some place :eek::eek: :p
[Galaxy S II General] sharma_sid:
this is fine dude, but here is a catch , if we go with Vodafone offer, its priced around INR 33. Therefore, vodafone will already have recovered the price for 6 months of data plan as once the phone is launched with retailers, its going to be around INR 30 K as the sales price ( Not MRP)

I hope, i'm making some sense here.
[Galaxy S II General] Shylesh:
Just PM me or post here when you get this damn beast
[Galaxy S II General] :
As I have stated elsewhere after using my Nexus S I will not purchase another mobile without NFC. It's the future. And it's almost criminal that Samsung doesn't have it in this phone. The flagship phone! I haven't purchased yet and I'm holding out for the NFC version that I can use on AT&T.
[Galaxy S II General] cyberwarfare:
the mrp is almost 33k

the vodafone offer for 1gb data is some 850INR and hence for 6 months it is 5100 approx

unless the shops sell the sgs2 for 28 k, the vodafone offer is much more enticing
[Galaxy S II General] android_master:
Yes,that's exactly what i am saying
[Galaxy S II General] shaik786:
Will place the order tomorrow.
[Galaxy S II General] gurdeepsj:
does anyone know whats up with this?

http://www.univercell.in/mobiles/displayMobileDetails.action?productId=28621
[Galaxy S II General] DrakeSlayer:
s2 is a better choice for me since games are most important for me .. and the big screen is good for watching movies etc.
[Galaxy S II General] lycan_codex:
It says an approximate price only. the price listing in flipkart.com and infibeam.com are more accurate to the street price (and sometimes lower too) than say letsbuy.com and univercell.in

I am guessing the street price will be somewhere around 30k INR
[Galaxy S II General] cyberwarfare:
now the question is whether or not the sgs2 from vodafone will be sim locked or not and another n00b question

will rooting and installing a custom rom void the warranty???
[Galaxy S II General] kannanX10:
I have a little doubt whether we can flash non nfc firmwares with Indian nfc handsets bcos until now most of the European countries have non nfc handsets and they r the first to get firmware updates(ex:KE1,KE2&KE7 Firmwares) and we will be the last......so flashing via odin is the feasible option
[Galaxy S II General] Beautyspin:
Me three :). Can you PM me the dealer info Pls..
[Galaxy S II General] kalpik:
Guys, please post if you get to know about any dealer in Delhi who has this in stock :)
[Galaxy S II General] ronak_1078:
The indian version does NOT have NFC according to the official site :(

here
[Galaxy S II General] ronak_1078:
Can someone please tell me if i can use another sim with a branded phone like this? if after a specific period i can use a different sim or i cannot do it the entire time.
[Galaxy S II General] tarun.nair:
Confused soul! Pls help!

Samsung is making it slightly difficult to buy this phone. First the wait and now this Vodafone crap and dealer availability around June 9 stuff. Anyway, what do you suggest I do if I want the phone asap:

1. Book online on letsbuy.com (the nomenclature suggests delivery by 1st week of June?). I am still not sure when would they deliver. Would they only deliver on or after the 9th of June or before that? :confused:

2. Continue checking with dealers and hope that someone breaks the rules and sells the phone well before the 9th of June. :D

3. Go to a Vodafone store on June 3rd and try to buy from them. Since its not locked, I can just chuck the SIM and use an Airtel SIM, right? :p

Help my dear friends! :)
[Galaxy S II General] mahistuffs:
Letsbuy.com has updated the delivery to 2nd week of June.
[Galaxy S II General] ronak_1078:
i wanna know the same thing!! can we???
[Galaxy S II General] gurdeepsj:
is any one sure that the accessories shown here will be actually available with this phone????

1)1650 MAH Battery

2)Travel Adaptor

3)Headset

4)HDTV Adapter

5)Echo Valley Desktop Dock

6)Vehicle Dock Kit

7)USB connector

8)Quick Start Guide
[Galaxy S II General] shaik786:
So does that mean with vodafone version we will not be getting adapter, case, screen protector?. Only if we preorder on lets buy, we can get accessories?.
[Galaxy S II General] gurdeepsj:
sorry realized later that few are optional:P
[Galaxy S II General] ronak_1078:
fonearena states that the box will have a leather flip case, MHL based accessories including USB OTG and HDMI cables available later.

here
[Galaxy S II General] shaik786:
anyway..lets buy updated delivery date to 2nd WEEK OF JUNE..so going to vodafone showroom tomorrow.
[Galaxy S II General] Shylesh:
THis is from fonearena

The model being launched in India is the 16GB model which Samsung India confirms to come with integrated NFC. Box contents will include a leather flip case. MHL based accessories including USB OTG and HDMI cables will be available shortly.194 Rate This

There is a full stop between flip case and the nest word which means only flip case will be available inside the box and the other mentioned items gotta be late!
[Galaxy S II General] ronak_1078:
ooopss sorry missed that fullstop :P
[Galaxy S II General] Shylesh:
Then Thank me for that :P

BTW,Anyone can confirm that there is no branding whatso ever in the vodafone SGS2 and will not be sim-locked?

And also can i use the Mobile portability offer to change my number to vodafone for getting the mobile/get the mobile by a old vodafone sim....
[Galaxy S II General] Beautyspin:
Sorry. I left the message at a wrong place. I am from Hyderabad too and wish to get it.. Pls add me to this list
[Galaxy S II General] manbearpig86:
Done

Xp3rto - Dealer Details to share

mrigeshgaurav

Manbearpig86

vickysud

shaik786

harshet

Beautyspin

Nice thanks dude.. Please update the details here..
[Galaxy S II General] mrigeshgaurav:
making it 2 for me as a friend of mine also interested-

mrigeshgaurav +1

Manbearpig86

vickysud

shaik786

harshet

Beautyspin
[Galaxy S II General] shaik786:
But how? Any information?.
[Galaxy S II General] deepsleo:
Any one from Chandigarh...? Lets gather all the information.
[Galaxy S II General] tarun.nair:
Anyone from Bangalore?

Anyone from Bangalore out here? Lets get the list of Bangalore users looking for the SGS2.:D
[Galaxy S II General] manbearpig86:
No idea man... Xp3rto told that he would get back by today evening... :(
[Galaxy S II General] gautam_5800:
well the indian SGS2 has a NFC chip

confused cant trust the website as there are pixel issues but cant resist the deal as well. free accessories :)
[Galaxy S II General] angynagpal:
What is the plan being offered by vodaphone?? There is no info on their website!! Atleast I couldnt find it :(!
[Galaxy S II General] arjun90:
What a good day it was today. And Guess what...

Something is telling me these folks knew the launch date all along. I remember they had availability starting from June 9th only, lol. :D

http://www.amzer.co.in/Amzer-Anti-Glare-Screen-Protector-with-Cleaning-Cloth-P91270.htm

Available by 09/06 :cool:

Knew it all along, haha. What a good day it was today.

Visit SamsungGalaxyS2Review.org to stay up-to-date with the latest information of the Samsung Galaxy S2. - Cheers!
[Galaxy S II General] arjun90:
Pop that Champagne Bottle, oh yeah!...

AndroidOS.in was trying to confirm that throughout today, and guess what? They ultimately did! :)
[Galaxy S II General] chattymango:
32GB Galaxy S II is available in INDIA. Please share the price.
[Galaxy S II General] far1983:
Lets buy's promotional offer

I think letsbuy.com has got back to the rate that was confirmed by Samsung.... :D
[Galaxy S II General] Tanmay®:
Guys Letsbuy.com is Officially backed by Samsung India.

Just check out the link at the Bottom of this page. It will redirect you to Letsbuy :

http://www.samsung.com/in/galaxys2/
[Galaxy S II General] far1983:
So other than lets buy no one else is allowed to take a preorder?? is it something like wat the vodafone got?
[Galaxy S II General] ankushkatari:
Did anyone else notice on the samsung.com/in site under specs it says that the thickness is 11.5mm!
[Galaxy S II General] Tanmay®:
Thats strange! Although the SGS2 Global site does say that the thickness is different for those with and without NFC chip.

Check the NFC description on this page: http://www.samsung.com/global/microsite/galaxys2/html/feature.html

So I guess the specs are right and it is a lot thicker!

Another explanation could be that it could be the size of the bottom where it gets curved and protrudes out.

Can't say without actually getting the device in hand.
[Galaxy S II General] ronak_1078:
the korean version has NFC and its still 8.9mm and it has that TV thing too then how can just the NFC push the thickness to this much.

Must be some mistake...
[Galaxy S II General] ronak_1078:
^^ hey was on androidos and saw some pics they posted of the sgs2 from the launch event. 1 pic shows the phone next to the sheet having information of the device if you look closely you can see that the thickness mentioned is just 8.49mm :D

so the site has it WRONG.........
[Galaxy S II General] ankushkatari:
Lol... samsung's site is wrong! :P
[Galaxy S II General] android_master:
Pre order starts for Rs 1000 today:D:D
[Galaxy S II General] arjun90:
Wait-a-sec...

^^^@OP, thanks for changing the thread title! Lol. :D

BTW--11.5mm is a misleading number. I'm pretty sure it is an error on the Samsung Mobiles India page; even their so-called spec-sheet still listed 8.49mm.

With NFC in South Korea, the thickness was bumped to 9.3mm (It was above >9, but not as high as 11.5)

Anyway, Pre-orders start today and Flipkart is slowly changing the specifications listed on their website for the Galaxy S2. Pricing and more will be shown later today. Many other sites have yet to update their information. Also, I'm expecting sites like eBay India to list more accessories available for the S2, particularly, Cases and Screen Protectors.

- Cheers! :cool:
[Galaxy S II General] shaik786:
Where? any link or do we need to go directly to Vodafone showroom?.
[Galaxy S II General] android_master:
You can preorder it here or can go to nearest vodafone store.

Here in Delhi,i will be going to a vodafone store{there are plenty} to preorder it today:D:D
[Galaxy S II General] dhruvmalik:
Unfortunately even Vodafone doesnt know much about this yet. I would try to call up Customer Care to see if they can help you, but news here is like snail... Takes a few days to get to another source... Then it spreads like ants.
[Galaxy S II General] android_master:
I can assure you,atleast vodafone stores in delhi are taking it:D:D
[Galaxy S II General] kalpik:
Let us know what price the say and any other goodies they offer apart from the data plan.
[Galaxy S II General] sanketss84:
The delay is just an excitement killer , from just a few days to launch to 2 more months , this sucks :(
[Galaxy S II General] lynx2k50:
Common HTC @12.04. !
[Galaxy S II General] MoonRaven:
Care to explain this?

I have asked a dutch retailer and samsung. I hope I get a reply soon :/
[Galaxy S II General] banttu:
Yes! Exonys running 1,2GHz will dominate tegra 2. 1 month back and forth I don't really mind.
[Galaxy S II General] TheWarKeeper:
xD i dont think it had any problem outperforming it before :P
[Galaxy S II General] DocRambone:
Would not rate samsung india as a reliable source.
[Galaxy S II General] StupidHero:
Why would Samsung release the SGS2, which it cannot meet the demand for (can it?), in India (low profit market) earlier than in the high profit markets?

It's either all markets at the same time, or high profit markets first (at least for the high-end line of products).
[Galaxy S II General] scwheeler:
mobiles.co.uk now showing 28th april release date in UK (updated today or yesterday)
[Galaxy S II General] kwokwchoy:
In India, the phone makers don't have any tie ups with the carriers.

All phones are sold for an upfront price by mobile phone stores. So if someone wants a galaxy S2 in India, he pays $600-$800 or whatever the price at once to Samsung.

There are no contracts, no need to modify phones for carriers, just unlocked phones being sold.

If you were Samsung, where would you sell your product first?
[Galaxy S II General] FRLinux:
Good one indeed. Didnt know that
[Galaxy S II General] LoveisPeace2012:
:

Wish it was like that in the USA . If you can't pay for it up front then you can't afford it period
[Galaxy S II General] EleCtrOx666:
Yeah, Belgium is the same. It was illegal a year or two ago for our carriers to have contracts, now it became legal but no-one cares, no contract exists - still only unlocked.
[Galaxy S II General] arjun90:
Okay everyone, Samsung Mobile India has removed the post in respect to the launch delay of the Samsung Galaxy S2. There could still potentially be a release as early as later this month, middle of next month, or early-June. What is your take? Should potential customers look for another phone or retain interest for the Galaxy S2?
[Galaxy S II General] turt:
android_master, the tweet from Samsung Mobiles India has been removed, so now we don't have any official confirmation for the delay anymore...

Please change your title!
[Galaxy S II General] k1000716:
HTC Pyramid anyone? We're already getting used to the long wait for the Galaxy S2...
[Galaxy S II General] mega_bite:
I'm Getting increasingly annoyed by all this.

I understand the need for the clock boost, besides hd playback the tegra has the edge in the benchmarks I have seen. samsung couldn't have the low spec tegra phone out performing three premium phone. I've got a galaxy s and love the screen so I know the benefits of the amoled screens.

I play alot of games, so tegra has benefits to me, I don't watch alot of Hd, so the only cannot is the new amoled screen.

But I'm loosing faith in samsung

The galaxy s battery life can be brief's.... An overclocked dual core may must kill the battery.

My contract expires today, I was gona wait for the S2.

MayNot bother now opti x2 or 3d might get my sales now.......
[Galaxy S II General] android_master:
You need to understand why they have done that.

The post has been deleted which is not very odd. They don't want to scare you so that you don't go and buy another phone:D

But this has been a blessing in disguise for LG,LG Optimus 2X is already selling at Rs 29,000-Rs 30,000 in India,it has no competitor in dual core department for atleast another 2 months in India

Also LG Optimus Black,SE Xperia Arc & Xperia Play along with HTC Incredible S will be benifted from this move.

Also just hit this link & go to the GSMARENA link,gsmarena clearly mentions regarding 1.2 Ghz SGS 2
[Galaxy S II General] kwokwchoy:
Just a month or two wait fellas!

Hang in there!

I'm still using a n97 for christ's sake! I will probably be paying a lot less for the S2 than i did for the n97!!
[Galaxy S II General] arjun90:
Samsung Galaxy S II will be released in April as planned

This brought tears in my eyes. This made my day. I am happy anyway.

"Disappointed with the news of Galaxy S II getting delayed till June? Well, here’s some good news coming directly from Samsung Electronics’ official twitter account. They’ve confirmed that Galaxy S II will be released in April as planned indicating there is no delay whatsoever. Samsung also said the phone will be rolled out gradually depending on the “local launch timetable” of different countries.

So there you have it. You can expect Samsung’s powerful flagship device from later this month."

Source Thanks, Jeonn!

http://www.samsunghub.com/2011/04/07/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-will-be-released-in-april-as-planned/

https://twitter.com/samsungtomorrow/status/55918117800521728#

http://www.eurodroid.com/2011/04/samsung-galaxy-s-2-release-will-happen-in-april-as-planned/
[Galaxy S II General] arjun90:
That explains why Samsung Mobile India removed yesterday's post on their Twitter Account.

I am beginning to sense this was definitely a pure marketing trick.

Well Samsung, let me say, you did right to keep the Launch in April. - Cheers! =)

:D
[Galaxy S II General] ronak_1078:
Hey don't forget to ask them if the phone would be sim locked or not :D
[Galaxy S II General] ronak_1078:
Yeah yeah what other site would i be talking about? :P
[Galaxy S II General] android_master:
If anyone is still having any doubts regarding NFC for India...Samsung has replied yesterday{yes Samsung themselves}:D:D

I have captured the image and attaching it here & also at the start of the thread
[Galaxy S II General] android_master:
Yup locked atleast for 6 months..& you need to have a working vodafone number to take it:D:D
[Galaxy S II General] nil.shunya:
Hi

Plz add me to the list from Delhi. If we can go in for group purchase and get discount that will be great.
[Galaxy S II General] angynagpal:
Hi, can you give more info about this vodaphone deal??? Tell us whatever you know :)!

Also can we avail the MNP functionality and move our current numbers to vodaphone....then we can move back to our old carriers ;)! This way we dont need to change our numbers and MNP anyways just costs about 15 bucks!
[Galaxy S II General] kalpik:
No. The Vodafone one won't be sim locked.
[Galaxy S II General] cyberwarfare:
are you sure about this???

if so then the vodafone deal in very very enticing
[Galaxy S II General] android_master:
But generally with a carrier means locked down.

I will ask at my nearest store today regarding it,i find it hard to believe that we can actually use any sim with it
[Galaxy S II General] cyberwarfare:
even i find it very hard to believe it wont be Sim locked

hence i want the confirmation

its its Sim unlocked then i will go for the deal from vodafone it self otherwise il wait for the market launch and get the 3g plan separately

@android_master

where are you planning to get the phone from???
[Galaxy S II General] sharma_sid:
Hi Frenz,

would you recommend to have a screen protector for this phone.

As i've seen a few you tube videos of Gorilla glass , which this phone has,

and its scratch resistant.

To add to this, won't the touch user experience will be hampered by using

another sheet on the glass.

i've need used the screen protector on an iPhone 4. neither is it recommended.

Pls advice for SG2
[Galaxy S II General] dhruvmalik:
Just called up Vodafone and these Idiots dont have ANY clue on what is going on. Regardless, Just spoke to a friend who is quite senior in Voda and he said this deal is official BUT Vodafone isnt passing along this message to ALL regions DUE to AVAILABILITY...

Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore are first... Also dont expect the device to be available until June 6th, A few will be able to PICK it up from the Registered Vodafone Store on June 4th, but if the stock allows, otherwise June 6th.

This is the deal, dont kill the messenger, dont create a huge debate over it. Believe it if you wish.
[Galaxy S II General] ronak_1078:
Vodafones sgs2 might not be locked actaully, they might just want to boost their sales. I called up the vodafone customer care and they had no information regarding sgs2. And i am from delhi too so if anyone is going for bulk buying do let me know.
[Galaxy S II General] android_master:
there are so many great cases/covers in ebay uk store but nothing has come to india ebay.

hope the covers will arrive very shortly
[Galaxy S II General] dhruvmalik:
The iPhone 4 is more susceptible to scratches compared to Gorilla Glass. So You don't NEED to put a screen protector over it... But think of this, that 200rs Screen Protector that you don't want to really get might save you from a huge scratch, then you will appreciate it.

Just get it, put it on and forget about it... Get some good ones that you can replace every 3 months, its not a big deal and it keeps the screen in pristine condition.
[Galaxy S II General] Tanmay®:
The SGS2 sold by Vodafone will not be locked. Vodafone has a deal with Samsung to just sell the SGS2 exclusively days before it gets launched in retail market. And thats it!

The phone will be unlocked as others.
[Galaxy S II General] Tanmay®:
Its a known fact that Screen Protectors play are a major advantage and prevent your screen from shattering incase of a fall.

A phone's LCD with screenprotector on is less susceptible to getting cracked or shattered if it falls on the ground as compared to one without a screenguard.

Gorilla glass maybe scratch proof but it aint shatter/crack proof. So its always better to get a screenguard installed.
[Galaxy S II General] kalpik:
I can assure you 100% that the Vodafone phone will not be sim locked :)
[Galaxy S II General] dhruvmalik:
Yes, that is correct and look at it this way... Vodafone customers will get 1GB Data Usage over 3G for 6 Months, and after that Vodafone earns on charges, AND IF YOU PURCHASE from Vodafone to use on another carrier, the only thing you have done is bought it without any promotions or advantages (aside from early availability) as you cannot take advantage of the 1GB Per month promo OR discounts / free accessories.

You do need a active or a new Vodafone connection to be eligible.
[Galaxy S II General] shaik786:
These Vodafone guys from Hyderabad do not have a clue..visited big Vodafone showroon near HiTech city..lol.

Whats next for Hyderabad folks?.
[Galaxy S II General] kalpik:
I'm sure Vodalol people won't have a clue before next week.
[Galaxy S II General] nil.shunya:
thanks

Called mobitel, they said 1st of June and the people at Palika said after 3rd June.

Where are all the delhi wallahs. Lets go for group purchase, we can definitely get some discount.
[Galaxy S II General] cyberwarfare:
how do you guys know that voda phones will be unlocked??

im not doubting you guys, just confirming.

also AFAIK, its 1gb/month for 6 months
[Galaxy S II General] far1983:
Has anyone found a good pouch for the SGS2? I usually travel by bike and would prefer a belt pouch.. i need a pouch just to keep them safe during my travel.. other times its just gonna be on the table or my hand...

PS: I dont like those flipout pouches.. they simply cover the beauty of the phone... and make it huge...
[Galaxy S II General] kalpik:
I'm a delhi waala :D

I can confirm cause this question was asked at the event, and they denied the phone being locked.
[Galaxy S II General] cyberwarfare:
this is amazing news

another thing,

will vodafone have the offer only till 9th june or will it continue for a while. i want to pick it up from voda but wont be possible before the end of the month
[Galaxy S II General] kalpik:
Not sure about that. But they should continue IMO.

I personally am not interested in the Vodafone offer when I will be able to get the phone in physical shops for close to 28k :)