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[Galaxy S II General] dhruvmalik:
Yes, it will be looked upon as soon as the 2 remaining people receive their orders and the Gift Vouchers get dispatched.

Also consider the following. India has not received that many accessories and peripherals for this device a of yet, SO availability all across for everyone is limited.

Infibeam will be sending you those directly, according to my conversation with them.

Much appreciated, we did certainly try to answer most of your questions right away. Even though this isn't our full time job, it did certainly feel like it. LOL.

We feel glad that everyone was able to benefit with our efforts and those Thanks Meter are a sheer representation of that.

More updates on the other deals once things get finalized.

P.S, Gadget Shields are OUT. We are talking to XTreme Guard to set this up.
[Galaxy S II General] sachinaik:
Think we two are in the same boat my friend. Before this phone, I used to listen to Ipod Touch II gen. Audio was awesome...

Temporary solution that I found until VLC player for Android gets released is:

1. Install Equalizer

2. Install Winamp and use it as music player

3. In equalizer, select "Rock" preset. And then go to custom preset, there the rock preset settings are already loaded. set First Row to 6db value. This is because the default Rock preset has lot of Bass.

4. Do not enable any of the other enhancements in Equalizer (Reverb, Bass etc...) because they don't work.

And this should be sufficient until we get VLC, which I expect to give high quality audio and highly customizable EQ etc.

PS : I tried powerAmp Trial, but somehow even after using its EQ presets I'm not satisfied with the sound quality. I wonder why it works like that in my SGS 2 because it has got rave review comments in Market.

Please do share your music experience after doing these steps.... (you can also PM me)....
[Galaxy S II General] amitoberoi:
hi guys, is anyone having a problem with the network signals. If i keep my blackberry and SG2 at the same spot (both are on docomo), my blackberry shows full signal strength in the 3g network whereas the SG2 gets barely 1 or 2 bars and sometimes no bars. Even though calling is not affected, data stops transferring when the signal shows no bars. Any ideas?
[Galaxy S II General] sachinaik:
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[Galaxy S II General] sachinaik:
For time being, you can get HTC HD2 screen guard, it fits properly except that it does not cover the bottom button and top side the audio port, sensors and front camera, but rest of the screen will be protected.

If u did not get HD2 screen guard, go for HTC HD7 screen guard, you may need to cut it a little bit but it covers almost same as the above option. I've currently applied this only, until I get my SGS2 specific screen guards delivered.

Buy it from Reliance Digital, those guys are usually having good behavior and they will install it, specifically ask them to cut HD2 and apply on your mobile.
[Galaxy S II General] Athavan:
i have no reception problems either with 2g or 3g..

ensure that you are not hindering or blocking the device's internal antenna i.e the bumped part at the bottom..

hit thanks if i have helped u..:)
[Galaxy S II General] dhruvmalik:
That is what I am currently using, the HD2 screen guard. It covers from the headset cover TO just above the bottom buttons.

The camera does get cut up a bit, BUT its not visible while using the FFC.
[Galaxy S II General] amitoberoi:
The bumped part is covered by the molife cover which i received from letsbuy. Is that cover in any way hampering the reception of signals. Can anyone who is using that cover confirm.
[Galaxy S II General] buBleZ:
Did you mean "not covered?" The molife case I recieved from letsbuy has the bumped part exposed. I don't have any signal improvement/degradation with or without molife case cover.
[Galaxy S II General] techpal:
The BUMPED part is not covered by Molife case got from letsbuy. M using it from Day 1 and getting full signals, no problems whatsoever.
[Galaxy S II General] amitoberoi:
Sorry Sorry, my bad. The bumped part is not covered by the cover. But there is definitely a difference in the signal catching in my blackberry and GS2. I dont know why.
[Galaxy S II General] dreadnought001:
Carphone Warehouse now have the S2 up for pre-order with a list of deals. Wish they would offer a deal with T-mobile, but still this is a good sign that things are about to happen!!!

http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/mo...c=phoneFinder&tariffNetworks=&clearance=false
[Galaxy S II General] PLNY8789:
I work for Telstra in Australia and have heard that we should be seeing release through carriers around mid-late may. But like ive said in my earlier posts we can pre order from mobicity and expect first week of may ( which ive done). They are a very reliable company to pre order from and am receiving updates regulary.
[Galaxy S II General] Dextrosan:
I have checked the mobicity offer and no thanks! Price €652 and only 12 months of warranty :(
[Galaxy S II General] arjun90:
Thats exactly what my dealer told me when I preordered with him yesterday, except that the price will be within 32,000 and 33,000. He already has more 5 customers including me on his booking list. Its confirmed some time during the first week of May. Flipkart may have it cheaper than Infibeam, just a suggestion. Example--Dell Venue, lol.
[Galaxy S II General] dhruvmalik:
Hi Arjun,

I just found out that since our company purchases testing devices from them, we get 20% off, so even if its 35K, I can expect it to be 28K or so. Additionally, 4 Co-Workers will be purchasing the unit, so they are giving us a good break on them.
[Galaxy S II General] arjun90:
Oh my, anyway to buy it from you, lol. :p

I just hope my dealer sticks to his words. He is a friend of mine. Although 5-6 units ordered, so the price distribution should be fare. May around Rs. 32,000? or even less? What do you think?
[Galaxy S II General] PLNY8789:
To the people buying theirs in India, Are yours unlocked? What warranty will it include and will it have any carrier junk on the phone?
[Galaxy S II General] dhruvmalik:
Arjun, I dont mind if you wish to purchase it from here. I will speak to Infibeam on Monday during our scheduled meeting to see whether they will allow some "Group Buy" deal for the folks at XDA. I dont know whether the discount will be that substantial.

If you have any other methods of purchasing in mind, drop me a PM.

Yes, the phones here are "Unlocked" with the 1 Year Samsung "Warranty" and will NOT include "any carrier Junk".
[Galaxy S II General] PLNY8789:
Cool. Im just thinking if 899 AUD was a bit pricey, but its done now. Im going from iphone 4 to this so im happy either way. First android phone so i hope its as good as everyone says it will be.
[Galaxy S II General] dhruvmalik:
Same here, I am switching from an iPhone so I also hope its all what people say and some more.
[Galaxy S II General] PLNY8789:
I have had the iPhone 4 since the day it came out in Aus so my contract is almost over. So if the Galaxy S II doesnt work out then I always have the option of just getting a new phone on my plan for 12 months! But im sure the galaxy will be fine!!! Im just keen to get my hands on like alot of other people!! lol :)
[Galaxy S II General] android_master:
OK,so even though,there is absolutely no information as to when SGS 2 will be launching in India {June is the month quoted by all who were at the Samsung Mobile Asia forum}:mad:,HTC Sensation will be launching in India on June 22nd:D

HTC off late has been pretty fast with their launches in India,remember HTC Incredible S & Desire S are already available in india for quite some time now.

This is a great news:D
[Galaxy S II General] dhruvmalik:
I just came back from a Samsung dealer who just opened up a newly renovated location, he states that there is very little information but so far he has heard first week of May.
[Galaxy S II General] speedyavi:
how many days before the release do you think the stores get their stock. if stocks come in end of next week, we may be lucky to get a phone in 1st weeks may
[Galaxy S II General] maddy1213:
release date in india is officially may 31st

Got confirmation from distributor(hyderabad) himself. He has said may 31st they will have stock with them.
[Galaxy S II General] dhruvmalik:
Response from Flipkart.

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Hello Dhruv,

Greetings from flipkart.com!

Thank you for writing in.

We are glad that you have decided to shop with us. Providing our customers with the best service has always been our highest priority.

The mobile "Samsung Galaxy GT-i9100", will me made available in India on 1st May 2011. It is not listed in our website yet. But, we will make sure to list this at the earliest.

We hope, we were able to address your query.

We look forward for you to do business with us.

For further assistance, you can call us on 080-43526600 or write to us.

Thanks & regards,

Divya

Flipkart Customer Support

www.flipkart.com

The store at your door

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Seems both Flipkart and Infibeam have confirmed that they will be getting the device in May first week. Lets hope they are correct. :)
[Galaxy S II General] asrangi:
Arrrgh i just pre-ordered mine from Handtec thinking it wouldnt be launched in India before may end.
[Galaxy S II General] speedyavi:
made my day. Do you think the other samsung dealers too will have the stock in the 1st week of May
[Galaxy S II General] Funkym0nkey:
Flipkart is known to sell imported pieces of highly anticipated phones. So make sure you read the warranty terms before buying. They were selling (or at least taking orders) of SGS well before it came here. Same with DHD.

Phones with Indian warranty mentions the same right below item name.

Magically posted from thin air!
[Galaxy S II General] vickysud:
Hello Vivek,

Thank you for your e-mail.

We regret to inform you that we are unable to commit an exact date for the availability for "Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100". We request you to kindly visit our website periodically to check the availability. We request your kind patience in this regards.

Please write back or call our customer support on 080 - 4352 6600 for any assistance.

Regards,

Pradeep. R

Flipkart Customer Support

www.flipkart.com

The store at your door

dis is da respone i got
[Galaxy S II General] thegr8anand:
Thanks. It does sound better than before but only tested one song. Will test more and check.
[Galaxy S II General] ankitkidd05:
The code for zagg doesn't work anymore...also there would be shipping cost involved. :rolleyes:

Please try to be discreet , btw have you have ordered it ?
[Galaxy S II General] gautam_5800:
Guys i checked all the stores here and all i can get is the noble black color which is has a dull chrome finish....but i cant find the ones that was shown in the review of engadget and other phone pages...it has a silver chrome finish..

did any1 got hold of that model...there are actually two color options in gs2
[Galaxy S II General] ankitkidd05:
Wow, this look pretty nice, can you give in details like where you ordered it from,how much it cost you, how much time did it take to get delivered? :)
[Galaxy S II General] dhruvmalik:
I believe everyone has the Noble Black version.
[Galaxy S II General] hawkeye7:
I am loving this phone. it is simply fabulous. But little weaker on the battery side. Gives about 12 to 14 hrs of moderate use. I am new to android and feels great to debut with this beast. I downloaded Spider Man HD from Gameloft paying 1$ but after downloading, on opening it says you need WiFi to download it or else it exits. i have 3G but it wants Wifi only which i dont have. So is WiFi essential? Please help me.
[Galaxy S II General] Fuman4:
Facing WiFi issue :-(

Guys,

My excitement has turned to anguish.

My S2 does not connect reliably with my wifi router. Apart from the low signal even a little away from the router, the connection drops intermittently. I had a tough time signing into google account, which I managed after several false starts. Getting apps from Market is difficult too.. The S2 keeps dropping connect.

I tried hard reset, which did not help. Wifi setting is 'Never Sleep'.

My earlier phone was HTC Desire S. Initially I had a problem with that too, but it had a wifi setting (advanced) for 'Better performance', which quickly settled the issue.

I would appreciate any help about this. What good is it without wifi?

In addition, the HTC allowed internet access through a PC via USB. How do you do that with the S2?

TIA
[Galaxy S II General] gautam_5800:
any chances of India getting the silver version...and i was browsing the forum and some users reported that the screen is better in the new stocks adn even the wifi reception has improved significantly...

and even samsung will release the NFC version of sgs too.

is the second stock out in the market ???

coz i will be getting it in the second week of july...any chaces of what stock will i get then?
[Galaxy S II General] gautam_5800:
check ur router wireless settings...try experimenting use b/g instead of b/g/n

try changing the channels...

6, 9 and 11 are more stable...ussually the channel is 1 by default on the router.
[Galaxy S II General] mahistuffs:
Wifi is required for the initial download of game files. You don't need it after you have downloaded the files.

If you don't have wifi your could visit/use any other wifi connection for the initial download. I think its around 90MB
[Galaxy S II General] hawkeye7:
So always i will need WiFi to install games or any premium and free contemts? No way to make it work on 3G?
[Galaxy S II General] Fuman4:
Thank you Gautam,

The router is an old Netgear MR814v2. Just b/g, and I was already on channel 11. I ran inSSIDer wifi analyzer on laptop which showed nobody else on channels 9 and 11. So I switched to 9, but the same problem continues. The signal strength reported by the analyzer shows -60dB, and the S2 reports it as 'Fair'. Interestingly, when the S2 says I have a network error, I go to wifi settings and it says it is connected to my router, with 'fair' strength!!

Sometimes, I get it back after switching the wifi off/on. Sometimes after switching the phone off/on!

I have not inserted my SIM yet. I presume that won't make a difference..

Regards.
[Galaxy S II General] mahistuffs:
Yes. All the games with more graphics ( & bigger size) require the download...and they do only via WiFi.
[Galaxy S II General] xotiq:
Getting around 12-14hours with moderate use. (On 3G, without using GPS/WiFi/Music or Gaming)

Is there any update /build that is released? Please let me know.
[Galaxy S II General] gautam_5800:
try resetting the router or power cycling the router...or trying out b only instead of b/g
[Galaxy S II General] ckhurana:
Working No good. Pls PM if u have any updates!
[Galaxy S II General] Fuman4:
I had done that already.

But NOW I AM BREATHING AGAIN.

An angel wrote an app:

FXR wifi fix and rescue

Luckily I was able to have enough connect to get that. Ran it and I am back from the dead. Guys, give it a try if you get in that particular soup.

But surely S2 should have had internet via USB like HTC! Not every pc around you have wifi..

Thanks again.
[Galaxy S II General] Athavan:
yes frnd.. i have ordered it with 25% discount...

the code worked fine yesterday... dont know what happened to it today:confused:

surely i will update the code as soon as i can only for you guys :)

hit thanks if i have helped you..:)
[Galaxy S II General] thegr8anand:
Yes I am waiting for that as well. I don't have wifi and thought i could use net on gs2 with usb.
[Galaxy S II General] Athavan:
it worked but not now...:( trying my level best....

the code will be updated soon...:)

hit thanks if i have helped u..:)
[Galaxy S II General] thegr8anand:
I did test again and it sounds almost the same now. Thanks a lot man.
[Galaxy S II General] Athavan:
go back few pages...surely you will find it...:D

hit thanks if i have helped u..:)
[Galaxy S II General] Athavan:
dowload wifi analyzer from android market..

hope it helps to solve or analyze the issue...

heard that the phone is not working well with netgear routers..:(

hit thanks if i have helped u..:)
[Galaxy S II General] Athavan:
here we go..

use the following code to get 20% discount on zagg invisible shield...

no expiry date...:)

code: ZAGG20

will try to give you a 25% code soon..

hit thanks if i have helped u..:)
[Galaxy S II General] parassaxena3:
yipeee..!!

i got my phone today..!!

thnx arjun n dhruv..!! :)
[Galaxy S II General] dhruvmalik:
HEY ALL...

OVER 360 Pages...

It has been a great journey and we have gotten to know each other quite a bit now.

I would like to thank you all for being such great activists on the forum and more so by welcoming new members in a friendly nature.

I would like to also thank all those who participated with the Infibeam Group Deal. We made every attempt to make sure all went smoothly. Although some of you faced difficulties, it gives me immense pleasure to announce that as of this evening, everyone has received their orders.

Going forward:

Infibeam will be crediting your accounts with Rs 250. You may also contact them directly if you need any further details.

We will be looking to setup a accessories deal once MORE details are given to us.

More light on that in a few, but in the meanwhile, enjoy the device and Thank you all.
[Galaxy S II General] Joe_Nalin:
Today evening I got Amzer's Silicon skin from Fommy.co.in (link below). The case fits well..but its feel more rubberized rather that being Silicone. It also is quite thick and more care is needed in accessing the corners / sides of the phone and the physical and capacitative keys at the bottom because of thick sides of the case; it is not that it is difficult to access but a little more effort is needed..I ordered on 06/14 and received it today in Chennai..As Dhruv mentioned I double checked if they had it in stock and proceeded with the order..

http://www.fommy.co.in/Samsung/Amzer-Silicone-Skin-Jelly-Case-Maroon-Red-P91265.htm

I also saw Case-mate's Barely There case this evening looks good and come in two colors (black and metallic silver), costs Rs.795 (I did not buy that)..
[Galaxy S II General] techpal:
Suggest some good case . Mesh case is cool but corners of phone are left exposed, so it might get scratched easily.
[Galaxy S II General] techpal:
Link for Case-mate's Barely There case , i m interested.
[Galaxy S II General] Joe_Nalin:
http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Galaxy-S-II-Cases/Samsung-Galaxy-S-II-Cases.asp

I'm not sure of the above link (i believe someone in the thread would have posted it), I got to see it offline @ a shop in EA, Chennai..
[Galaxy S II General] techpal:
Ok i thought u saw online for 795 thts why asked for that link. Thanks.
[Galaxy S II General] ankitkidd05:
ok, can you tell us what were the shipping charges?
[Galaxy S II General] Athavan:
case-mate tough case is a very good one..but it is costlier..

it's links are:

http://www.case-mate.com/Samsung-Galaxy-S-II-Cases/Samsung-Galaxy-S-II-Cases.asp

http://cgi.ebay.com/CASE-MATE-BLACK...sesPouches&hash=item2eb521cc05#ht_3266wt_1139

hit thanks if i have helped u..:)
[Galaxy S II General] dhruvmalik:
I guess I forgot to mention that when I spoke to them, they did say that the Silicone Cases are available BUT not the TPU Case and Screen Protectors.

Same update was given yesterday, so please call them before placing an order.
[Galaxy S II General] Athavan:
hmm.. it costed around $4 for shipping...i have ordered full body shield priced $25.. the coupon can be applied on the overall cost(price+shipping).. so finally i paid around $22(1000rs approx)... think its a worthy one for this price..:)

hit thanks if i have helped you..:)
[Galaxy S II General] dhruvmalik:
Thats certainly not worth Rs.1000. There are other solutions out there which are cheaper and have the same quality.

Aside from that.

I will be getting some XTreme Guards to sample out before the Group Deal is setup.

The costing will be aprox $6-$8 for the full body, this will include shipping.
[Galaxy S II General] sachinaik:
you are welcome :)

I'll keep updating the post if I tweak the equalizer further. Also I've been constantly checking for VLC availability for Android.

Till then, lets adjust with the music quality we are getting with these settings and enjoy the best super smartphone available till date :)

bye
[Galaxy S II General] Joe_Nalin:
Banking on you for this...plz keep us posted..the Amzer Silicone (rubber :p) case makes the phone so bulky..:eek:..
[Galaxy S II General] manbearpig86:
Hey dhurv. Thanks for the help in setting up the google account.. working now :)

Also I am in for group buy of a good case (leather/silicon) which will protect it from accidental drops and stuff.. Also am interested in a invisible shield..

Been using the phone for a while.. It's ridiculously amazing :D
[Galaxy S II General] dhruvmalik:
Hemanth,

It was a sheer pleasure working with you all. It did take up a lot of time, but we are also glad that ultimately, people are happy with the service.

As I stated before, due to the limited options available with cases (locally in India), its a bit difficult to have some good options.

We will get back to you all once some details are up.

P.S, what did it end up being with the issue of syncing your Google account? (WiFi, Range, or Device)?
[Galaxy S II General] ankitkidd05:
Hey Dhruv, count me in as well. Screen sheild + Mesh Cover :)
[Galaxy S II General] cooltarun:
I had bought the phone from Letsbuy and got the message from Vodafone "Your Samsung GS2 data offer is now active which entitles you to 1GB data free/month on 3g/2G for 6 months from activation date"

Confirmed about the offer on SamsungIndia twitter page that all Vodafone users are eligible for this offer:

http://twitter.com/#!/Samsung_India

@Samsung_India Samsung India

@anishmg so if you buy a Galaxy S2 phone from anywhere and use a Vodafone connection, it will automatically run the offer on your phone.

@Samsung_India Samsung India

@anishmg No, the offer is applicable on all vodafone connections being used on Galaxy S2 bought from any Samung dealer.
[Galaxy S II General] manbearpig86:
Everything was good.. My internet browsing was working before.. Did a factory reset and synced the account right in the start up.. Then it got added.. :)

Now my only worry is the smudges and fingerprints which are getting added to the screen.. No scratches yet though.. :) Hoping infibeam ships the screen protectors soon..

Also would like to say that after some disabling stuff and tweaking my battery life seems to be good.. Definitely can say it's not bad..
[Galaxy S II General] dhruvmalik:
Hmm. I have not received any email / SMS or confirmation in regards to that. I guess Ill have to call up my Vodafone buddy to confirm.

EDIT.

You have to have purchased your device after the 11TH of JUNE to Qualify...

.

EDIT 2.

Just call up Vodafone Customer Care and file a "Complaint" and it will get activated. Keep Point 1 in mind when they ask you about your purchase date. You will also have to give them your IMEI and where you purchased the device.
[Galaxy S II General] sathya1234:
Hi All.. This is my first android phone and got it a week back.. completely loving it.. Im also in for the accessories deal.. cant wait to put a good quality screen guard on it first.
[Galaxy S II General] sathya1234:
^^Hi Dhruv, I did call the customer care as mentioned and they said, i need not register/any activation is required. If i have an s2, the offer automatically gets applied. Im not sure how true it is..
[Galaxy S II General] shaik786:
So if I take Vodafone sim now, can I get that offer?.
[Galaxy S II General] sandeep10:
Not working. Complaint line is completely ignorant (they do not know about SGS-2 even, forget about any offer). Store insisted purchase must be from them at full price for the offer.

When I find time, I will again go to store and check.
[Galaxy S II General] dhruvmalik:
Not sure about that. But since Mine did not get activated. I have a "complaint" and it will get activated within 48 hours.
[Galaxy S II General] sathya1234:
I guess best thing is to walk-in to a vodafone customer care and register/log a complaint there. :)