Samsung Galaxy S2

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I miss downloading ROMS of this size. The S4 ROMS are killing my bandwidth :(
 
Only mentionable "features" of a Samsung ROM is the scallendar widget and FM radio =P
 
Carr0t said:
Only mentionable "features" of a Samsung ROM is the scallendar widget and FM radio =P
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Well, then Samsung made the 4.1.2 ROM just for me, cos I think it fits the S2 perfectly and is an absolute joy to use.
 
Just my view- AOSP ROM's are wasted on Samsung devices. During my final few weeks with both my S2 and Note 2, they were running stock-based ROM's, and they were fantastic.

I moved to the Nexus 4 because I didn't want a manufacturer-skinned experience, and using a proper CM-based ROM is a night and day difference compared to the semi-broken stuff I had on Samsung.
 
Maverick Jester said:
Just my view- AOSP ROM's are wasted on Samsung devices. During my final few weeks with both my S2 and Note 2, they were running stock-based ROM's, and they were fantastic.

I moved to the Nexus 4 because I didn't want a manufacturer-skinned experience, and using a proper CM-based ROM is a night and day difference compared to the semi-broken stuff I had on Samsung.
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What do you run on your Nexus 4?
 
saguran said:
What do you run on your Nexus 4?
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Paranoid Android. Best mix of features that suit my usage patterns. I have never had my device freeze, randomly reboot, have sickening battery drain, lose APN settings, get stuck in a bootloop, nothing- just stable, usable, buttery smooth goodness. The task manager is dead to me (well, more than it was previously).
 
Maverick Jester said:
Paranoid Android. Best mix of features that suit my usage patterns. I have never had my device freeze, randomly reboot, have sickening battery drain, lose APN settings, get stuck in a bootloop, nothing- just stable, usable, buttery smooth goodness. The task manager is dead to me (well, more than it was previously).
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I've heard that PA is a great ROM, maybe I should try it on the S2.

What do you mean by the bolded part?
 
saguran said:
I've heard that PA is a great ROM, maybe I should try it on the S2.
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Fantastic ROM. My two favourite features of PA are PIE and HALO. PIE on a device with hardware buttons was a waste for me...

What do you mean by the bolded part?
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I never clear apps out of memory- ever. Right now, there are 30 or so apps displayed when I open the task manager, yet I have no reason to clear anything, and no indication that I am even close to running out of memory- still as smooth as ever.
 
Maverick Jester said:
Fantastic ROM. My two favourite features of PA are PIE and HALO. PIE on a device with hardware buttons was a waste for me...

I never clear apps out of memory- ever. Right now, there are 30 or so apps displayed when I open the task manager, yet I have no reason to clear anything, and no indication that I am even close to running out of memory- still as smooth as ever.
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Ah cool thanks for the info :)
 
saguran said:
Ah cool thanks for the info :)
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No problem. For all the criticism that Android is a resource hog, it clearly needs to be pointed to the skinned variations. Stock Android is exceptionally smooth.

Interestingly enough, when I check my device information using CPU-Z, it shows two cores as stopped, and only two as running. Have always believed that Android doesn't need to go beyond quad core, and the Moto X is showing us this...
 
Maverick Jester said:
No problem. For all the criticism that Android is a resource hog, it clearly needs to be pointed to the skinned variations. Stock Android is exceptionally smooth.

Interestingly enough, when I check my device information using CPU-Z, it shows two cores as stopped, and only two as running. Have always believed that Android doesn't need to go beyond quad core, and the Moto X is showing us this...
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Yep, got to agree with this. That's why I went the custom ROM route, also because I love the vanilla look.

The SII still runs perfectly on a dual core, the whole quad core race is a massive e-peen race really. Most people would never use the full capabilities of the phone. I also feel they are not taking advantage of the screen. Sticking an Octa-core in there isn't getting us nowhere. Allow me to connect a screen, bluetooth keyboard and mouse, then we're talking.
 
Any opinions on battery life of AOKP vs Cyanogenmod or is it negligible? Probably get about a day and a bit out of the latest CM 10.2xxx nightlies. Not sure if other ROMs can offer noticeably more than that. I do like having all the customization options though - hence considering switching to AOKP for a bit and seeing how it runs. Else I'm open to suggestions if there are other ROMs which offer decent customization options & battery life.
 
I been wanting to root my phone and start changing roms, for some time but every time lose my nerve. With the new "update" from samsung, I got new motivation to do this (6 hour battery life :mad:)
I want to follow these steps

http://theunlockr.com/2011/12/01/how-to-load-a-custom-rom-on-the-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-all-versions/

hoping I can find a rom that's easier on my battery, (I hear omega is good)

firstly would you guys recommend using these steps?
secondly its asking to root the phone and on that page it points me to this page

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399

and for the life of me I can't figure out which kernel I should use

my about phone page says
Model number = GT-900

Android Version = 4.1.2

Baseband version = I9100XXMS2

Kernel version = 3.0.31 - 1156082
dpi@DELL175 #3
SMP PREEMPT Mon Apr 22 16:13:38
KST 2013

Build number = JZO54K.I9100XWLSS

Thanks for the help in advance
 
Having recently upgraded to an S4 from an S2 (only because it died) I can say the S4 is definitely better but really not worth upgrading if you already have an S2 or even a 3. It looks better than a 3 to me and maybe a bit classier than a 2. In actual usage there's no benefit really.
 
Stupid question but does one have to have the SD card in the phone while installing the official update?

Still been unable to install (the update downloads fine) the official version of 4.1.2 :mad:
 
Mineer said:
I been wanting to root my phone and start changing roms, for some time but every time lose my nerve. With the new "update" from samsung, I got new motivation to do this (6 hour battery life :mad:)
I want to follow these steps

http://theunlockr.com/2011/12/01/how-to-load-a-custom-rom-on-the-samsung-galaxy-s-ii-all-versions/

hoping I can find a rom that's easier on my battery, (I hear omega is good)

firstly would you guys recommend using these steps?
secondly its asking to root the phone and on that page it points me to this page

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399

and for the life of me I can't figure out which kernel I should use

my about phone page says
Model number = GT-900

Android Version = 4.1.2

Baseband version = I9100XXMS2

Kernel version = 3.0.31 - 1156082
dpi@DELL175 #3
SMP PREEMPT Mon Apr 22 16:13:38
KST 2013

Build number = JZO54K.I9100XWLSS

Thanks for the help in advance
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Assuming you're already rooted and have CWM installed, those are the correct steps imo to install a new ROM. Remember you have to download the appropriate GApps (The Google applications, because the can't be bundled with ROM's, for the specific Android version you are installing) and place this on the root of the SD card. After flashing the ROM in CWM, flash the GApps with the same method before rebooting.

Regarding the root procedure, there are different method. I downloaded a root version of CWM and flashed it to the phone with Odin. It rooted the phone automatically and installed CWM. From there I proceeded with the flashing of the ROM. I can't find the guide now, but I'm not an expert at rooting unfortunately. The other guys would be able to assist you further.

You could look at the guide from Cyonogen Mod. I trust them.
 
Chris said:
Stupid question but does one have to have the SD card in the phone while installing the official update?

Still been unable to install (the update downloads fine) the official version of 4.1.2 :mad:
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I highly doubt that.
 
saguran said:
Assuming you're already rooted and have CWM installed, those are the correct steps imo to install a new ROM. Remember you have to download the appropriate GApps (The Google applications, because the can't be bundled with ROM's, for the specific Android version you are installing) and place this on the root of the SD card. After flashing the ROM in CWM, flash the GApps with the same method before rebooting.

Regarding the root procedure, there are different method. I downloaded a root version of CWM and flashed it to the phone with Odin. It rooted the phone automatically and installed CWM. From there I proceeded with the flashing of the ROM. I can't find the guide now, but I'm not an expert at rooting unfortunately. The other guys would be able to assist you further.

You could look at the guide from Cyonogen Mod. I trust them.
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kinda stuck at rooting and installing the CWM :o
I cant figure out which kernel to use in the 2nd link I posted
thanks for the help
 
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