DrJohnZoidberg
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Didn't really notice any slowness, but definitely battery drain. Do you use wifi often or you mainly on 3g networks?
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Didn't really notice any slowness, but definitely battery drain. Do you use wifi often or you mainly on 3g networks?
My phone is gone!!!! StolenClaiming from insurance, so will probably be getting a new SGS2 sometime soon, since cell c still has them. But I'll be getting it same time as my upgrade, so considering selling the SGS2 when I get it. Lemme know if anyone is interested
That's not what cellc told me? I was told its been discontinued??
It's gonna be so worth it & because you're worth it.
No, seriously, like okleinekoning said, you're in for a treat. Enjoy!
Ha Ha Will check in again after i get them DL'ed
Then it's Odin, Download mode Load ROM / JB Firmware then Odin, Download, Philz Kernel ?
Roman4604
Executive Member
Sort of ...
1. Download Samsung ROM - in progress
2. Download Philz kernel - in progress
3. Download Samsung USB drivers - get here
4. Install Samsung USB drivers on Win PC
5. Install Odin on Win PC
6. Boot S2 into Download, connect to PC via USB
7. Flash Samsung ROM with Odin
8. [To be safe] Disconnect, reboot S2, perform basic setup on new Samsung firmware
9. Reboot into Download
10. Flash Philz kernel with Odin
11. Reboot and you should be running latest Samsung firmware rooted
12. [Optional]Purchase Triangle Away from Play Store
13. [Optional]Run TA to reset custom counter & remove triangle on boot screen
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OGroteKoning
Honorary Master
Before firing up Odin, make sure Kies is either uninstalled or killed via task manager.
Maverick Jester
The Special One
Link please?
LicKWiD_IcE
Well-Known Member
Okay so I changed the GPS.conf to use the Africa NTP. Still GPS does not lock. If I'm lucky it will take between 5 - 10 minutes to lock. I've tried everything and it only works properly on the leaked JB ROM. Any ideas?
Roman4604
Executive Member
I can only think there's too much legacy stuff on your file systems thats interfering. Probably best to do a full wipe (actually nuke) of all and start from scratch with a new ROM (Slim or other).
For reference I'm on CM10.1 (latest nightly) which uses the same JB 4.2.2 base, and get GPS lock in under 10 sec outdoors (12 satellites found & used).
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Just got my "new" S2 today. Awesome phone, not so awesome 4.0.3. Is this a good option:
[Stock Official Firmwares] I9100XWLSN (4.1.2) - Nordic Countries (NEE) [01-04-13]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23562820
It is my understanding that it will work on all international unlocked I9100 versions. Or is XWLSD a better choice?
[Stock Official Firmwares] I9100XWLSN (4.1.2) - Nordic Countries (NEE) [01-04-13]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=23562820
It is my understanding that it will work on all international unlocked I9100 versions. Or is XWLSD a better choice?
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kingrob
Guest
Go for the Spain ROM, works 150% with the Vodacom network.
Have not tried Nordic Countries.
satanboy
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Phone fell out of my hand (about shoulder height) onto a tiled floor....
phone in pieces...
put back together .... works 100%
phone in pieces...
put back together .... works 100%
kimbo
Expert Member
Just loaded the nordic ROM. All works very well with Philz Kernal
Also decided to do Nordic, simply because it's newer. Excellent.
With my 512MB, 850Mhz CPU and TFT capacitive touchscreen 256K on 4.0.4 (upgradeable to 4.1.2) Samsung Chat, the SGS2 on 4.0.3 did not impress. Now it's perfect.
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kingrob
Guest
It's not always newer.
The latest firmware is for Mexico & it's got exactly the same PDA version as Argentina, which is a much older one.
Is that how it work, thanks.
I checked a few Youtube videos, Googled guides and version differences. Then ran simulations (up to the point just before hitting Start in Odin, then cancel) and then read up some more before actually doing it.
2 days of build-up for 6 minutes of ROM flashing.
OGroteKoning
Honorary Master
Is that how it work, thanks.
I checked a few Youtube videos, Googled guides and version differences. Then ran simulations (up to the point just before hitting Start in Odin, then cancel) and then read up some more before actually doing it.
2 days of build-up for 6 minutes of ROM flashing.
And now you can get Mobile Odin Pro and almost never touch your PC again for any flashing
Interesting...And now you can get Mobile Odin Pro and almost never touch your PC again for any flashing
And they took care of the first things that popped in my head - in the description: "Flashing with Mobile ODIN does NOT increase your custom kernel flash counter or make the yellow warning triangle appear."
Edit: I just remembered USB debugging was off whilst flashing. Is that only a requirement with custom ROMs?
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