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Question: Does anyone know if the new Attain to be released next month will be compatible with the ROMS and Kernels from the XDA devs, that are available for SGS2 phones? Just trying to decide what to upgrade to. Was looking at the Infuse, but may hold out for the Attain.
The attain will apparently be lte based, so the modems wont work between the roms. Also it will have 4 buttons compared to 3, so the kernel will need some touching up to be compatible kinda like the i9000/captivate kernels currently are. So in the end, i doubt you'll be able to flash i9100 roms onto the attain.
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The attain will apparently be lte based, so the modems wont work between the roms. Also it will have 4 buttons compared to 3, so the kernel will need some touching up to be compatible kinda like the i9000/captivate kernels currently are. So in the end, i doubt you'll be able to flash i9100 roms onto the attain.
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Thanks for the info!
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Go for the international sgs2. One less middle man for getting updates and better button configuration. Their lte network is so tiny anyway. Buy an iphone 5 when it comes out and sell it for 1k on ebay, then buy this phone and make money. There's no way the attain will beat this phone. At&t will probably take out the front facing camera and the led flash for no reason; they nerfed the captivate and there's no reason to believe they won't do the same again. Brandless all the way!!! Screw meddlesome companies.
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But... Your stuck with this crappy network (pretty sure data speeds will surpass what we get here as does the infuse and inspire) ... AND...worse, the the data cap (less your grandfathered).
Jep56 said:
Question: Does anyone know if the new Attain to be released next month will be compatible with the ROMS and Kernels from the XDA devs, that are available for SGS2 phones? Just trying to decide what to upgrade to. Was looking at the Infuse, but may hold out for the Attain.
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Please show me some pictures about an official attain.
thks
I have the galaxy s2 but still in my return period. Just wondering if I should go switch for the vivid or skyrocket? I don't live in a LTE Area but sounds like they get better speeds?
I love the support and Rome that I can get on the sgs2.
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I'd stay on the s2 personally
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The Vivid is currently NON-flashable
It has S-ON and unless someone finds a new exploit this phone will never get anything more then temp-root
It is also MUCH slower then the SGS2
I bought the skyrocket. Right after buying the S2. SO...KEEP THE S2! I took the skyrocket back after two days and got the S2 back. I felt is was to thick,heavy,screen lagged, and the screen wasn't as sharp as s2. So in my opinion the s2 is a much better phone.
I don't have any experience with the vivid
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Yoshiofthewire said:
The Vivid is currently NON-flashable
It has S-ON and unless someone finds a new exploit this phone will never get anything more then temp-root
It is also MUCH slower then the SGS2
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So? The desire HD was as well. It takes a gold card usually to root them. The vivid is a much better option than the skyrocket.
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Forget both of them and get the iPhone 4s, then come back and tell us awesome iOS is! Oh god I just threw up in my mouth, I get nauseous when I get near an iPhone. iOS also makes my ED flare up really bad as well.... Stick with the SGS II and keep your upgrade. Save it for a rainy day or when the SGS III hits the market.
S2. I was in the same dilemma. I don't regret getting the S2 at all. Amazing phone.
Add to that, look at the ICS progress already over at the i9100 forums.
I have the vivid and I am probably returning it for a sgs2 today. The phone is too heavy, the screen really is too big and the battery life is terrible. And after 2 days I already miss flashing roms since I'm not too fond of sense.
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I'd say stay with the S2. It is a better phone than the its Qualcomm sisters in my opinion (and technically speaking, besides the lack of LTE). I do not regret my choice of the S2 at all. Currently running the MIUI 4.0 rom and getting the best battery life I have ever had with any phone.
This is the first phone that I haven't thought to myself, "crap, I should have gotten this one instead" or "I'm going to upgrade when such and such phone comes out". And I am one of those people who like to always have the latest and greatest, but I plan on keeping this phone for a long time.
S II hands down... if you want LTE then you can get the skyrocket but that doesn't seems as good on performance as the S II
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S II hands down... if you want LTE then you can get the skyrocket but that doesn't seems as good on performance as the S II
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yeah I think HTC has totally dropped the ball....I have not seen a single phone they have come out with has impressed me AT ALL. They have slid down in the ranks to me right under Motorola who I only loathe a little less than the iPhone. Okay I am a Samsung fanboy......but I am okay with it
Thanks to all you guys! I was looking for input and my thought was to keep my galaxy 2. Appreciate all the responses!
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Go check out the skyrocket forum, they are actually trying to PAY devs to buy the phone and switch over. If you want lte and don't mind stocking with stock, then go for it I guess.
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You come to an S2 forum and expect people to give you an un-biased answer? Ya right...
Try it out and see, there's nothing else you can do. See which one you like, if you get better speeds with the Vivid then get that otherwise keep the SGSII. Read up as much as you can on both devices, see which interface you prefer more, what feels better in your hand and overall performance, only you can determine that.
No one else on these boards can make up your mind for you except yourself, these threads make me scratch my head..
All I can say is try each out before you make a decision.
I bought a Vivid. Returned because of horrible problems with data. When it got data, it was fast. When it got data. That wasn't very often.
I got a Skyrocket. I'm probably returning it because of horrible problems with data. When it gets data, it's fast. When it gets data. That isn't very often.
There's some kind of problem With AT&T and LTE phones. Eventually it'll get better. I think I'm going to get a S2 for now.
[Q] Another "Which ROM" Thread: Closest to Samsung Stock without limitations?
Short Question: What ROM is closest to the stock AT&T ROM without the bloatware and WiFi tethering snooping/limitations?
Long Question:
I am not a total buffoon, and have been running custom ROMs since my HTC Blue Angel. This week I upgraded my Telstra T9193 running WinMO and Froyo Super RAM to a stock AT&T SII. This is the first AT&T branded phone I have had in over a decade. Them changing the data plan to have caps and losing my grandfathered in plan of unlimited as being truly unlimited has forced me to switch phones to get the 5GB cap instead of the 3GB cap and then also I have been eligible for an upgrade for 8-9 years and havent because of the data plan.
So I like the look and feel of the stock ROM. However I despise all the AT&T bloatware on there and the lack of WiFi tethering. I have already rooted the device and it is ready to accept a new ROM.
What I am looking for is something that is close to stock, but doesn't have the AT&T contacts, doesn't have any of the pre-installed AT&T apps, doesn't have the limited market (they mask market apps?! WTF!), and doesn't have the AT&T modem that routes tether traffic differently so they can identify phone data versus tether data.
My biggest complaint is tethering. I need that. I use between 4GB and 10GB a month on my phone with data, as that is my internet line 5 days a week. For now I am still using my HTC T9193 until I can get this limitation fixed. The other ones are more of wishlists, but the tethering is a hard requirement.
So any suggestions? I am still looking over the ROM list. Last time I looked for a ROM though, there were a few big players and it was easy to pick which one you jived with best. Now it seems like everyone and there mother is trying to cook a ROM. I just want something that puts the phone back to the way Samsung and Google intended and not the crooks at AT&T...
Vergunst said:
Now it seems like everyone and there mother is trying to cook a ROM.
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^ This. Basically you should start looking in the "original development" subforum. I'll give you a short overview later.
Vergunst said:
I just want something that puts the phone back to the way Samsung and Google intended and not the crooks at AT&T...
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Lol. The way Google intended Android to be like and the way Samsung does are two very, very different things.
You can go with either one, but not both.
First I'd like to know what model you have, as there are different Galaxy S2's.
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TheSniperFan said:
Lol. The way Google intended Android to be like and the way Samsung does are two very, very different things.
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I would prefer pure GB or pure ICS. GB + Samsung bloat is OK. GB + Samsung bloat + AT&T bloat is not.
You can go with either one, but not both.
First I'd like to know what model you have, as there are different Galaxy S2's.
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SGH-i777, newest stock AT&T phone. I am not used to these crappy from-carrier phones.
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SGH-i777, newest stock AT&T phone. I am not used to these crappy from-carrier phones.
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What do you mean by "from-carrier phones".
Because the original, international Galaxy S2 is the i9100. The i777 is a carrier modified version. However the i777 is the closest to the i9100 therefore it has good development (even if it's not as good as the original one when it comes to custom roms and such).
You'll get a short overview from me shortly...I'm hungry ;-)
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Short Question: What ROM is closest to the stock AT&T ROM without the bloatware and WiFi tethering snooping/limitations?
Long Question:
I am not a total buffoon, and have been running custom ROMs since my HTC Blue Angel. This week I upgraded my Telstra T9193 running WinMO and Froyo Super RAM to a stock AT&T SII. This is the first AT&T branded phone I have had in over a decade. Them changing the data plan to have caps and losing my grandfathered in plan of unlimited as being truly unlimited has forced me to switch phones to get the 5GB cap instead of the 3GB cap and then also I have been eligible for an upgrade for 8-9 years and havent because of the data plan.
So I like the look and feel of the stock ROM. However I despise all the AT&T bloatware on there and the lack of WiFi tethering. I have already rooted the device and it is ready to accept a new ROM.
What I am looking for is something that is close to stock, but doesn't have the AT&T contacts, doesn't have any of the pre-installed AT&T apps, doesn't have the limited market (they mask market apps?! WTF!), and doesn't have the AT&T modem that routes tether traffic differently so they can identify phone data versus tether data.
My biggest complaint is tethering. I need that. I use between 4GB and 10GB a month on my phone with data, as that is my internet line 5 days a week. For now I am still using my HTC T9193 until I can get this limitation fixed. The other ones are more of wishlists, but the tethering is a hard requirement.
So any suggestions? I am still looking over the ROM list. Last time I looked for a ROM though, there were a few big players and it was easy to pick which one you jived with best. Now it seems like everyone and there mother is trying to cook a ROM. I just want something that puts the phone back to the way Samsung and Google intended and not the crooks at AT&T...
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Short Answer:
The following are all ICS based:
Pure AOSP - AOKP or CyanogenMod 9
Samsung Based without bloat - Ultimatum, Phone Bricker, ShoStock, etc.
Its on YOU to figure out what YOU want. This thread is probably going to be short lived as "Which ROM" threads are looked down upon.
First: xda has a i777 forum where you might get better help.
Second: The poster above me is right.
Third: I'm in rather good mood so you get a short overview anyway.
Google's gingerbread: CyanogenMod 7
Google's Ice Cream Sandwich:
CyanogenMod 9
Samsung's GB or ICS:
Take a look at the i777 forum as I own an i9100 and don't know the i777 scene.
Maybe worth a look too:
MIUI (the gingerbread version - MIUI v4 sucks). Something entirely different, although I don't know if it's available for the i777.
Hope this helps.
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What do you mean by "from-carrier phones".
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I either buy my phones directly from HTC or from Telstra (Australia). I have never just gone down to the AT&T store and asked for a phone since we got our original Nokia phones near the turn of the millennium.
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Because the original, international Galaxy S2 is the i9100. The i777 is a carrier modified version. However the i777 is the closest to the i9100 therefore it has good development (even if it's not as good as the original one when it comes to custom roms and such).
You'll get a short overview from me shortly...I'm hungry ;-)
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I'm going to grab lunch too.
I am downloading an ICS build from a member with a few thousand posts. For now, that is what I am going off of until I figure out what's what around here.
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First: xda has a i777 forum where you might get better help.
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this is the i777 forum.....
Pirateghost said:
this is the i777 forum.....
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Wtf. How did I end up here? Was the thread moved or what? Because I access the Galaxy S2 forum through my favorites in the xda app.
Well, nvm...
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Wtf. How did I end up here? Was the thread moved or what? Because I access the Galaxy S2 forum through my favorites in the xda app.
Well, nvm...
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Lol
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23948196
Pure stock samsung. No att
MysticKing32 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23948196
Pure stock samsung. No att
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Thankyou.
I have one concern though. That says:
ATT kernel+Modem (See thanks above for credit)
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If it has the AT&T kernel and AT&T modem, then does mean it has the same AT&T WiFi tether blocking that AT&T now does? This is something I will continue to research, but if someone knows, that would be even better.
Vergunst said:
Thankyou.
I have one concern though. That says:
If it has the AT&T kernel and AT&T modem, then does mean it has the same AT&T WiFi tether blocking that AT&T now does? This is something I will continue to research, but if someone knows, that would be even better.
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wifi tethering block isnt in the kernel or modem
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Thankyou.
I have one concern though. That says:
If it has the AT&T kernel and AT&T modem, then does mean it has the same AT&T WiFi tether blocking that AT&T now does? This is something I will continue to research, but if someone knows, that would be even better.
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O my bad. Its just the Att modem. Not kernel. It has Entropy's kernel.
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wifi tethering block isnt in the kernel or modem
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Awesome thankyou.
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O my bad. Its just the Att modem. Not kernel. It has Entropy's kernel.
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Nice! See, people do read the info.
I have installed your ROM, and it works perfectly. I am having issues with my WiFi Tethering App (android-wifi-tether, found here: http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/) but the built in one works well.
I just wish it had a status to show current speed and total usage for that tethering period. As well as a way to put a shortcut on a homepage.
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Awesome thankyou.
Nice! See, people do read the info.
I have installed your ROM, and it works perfectly. I am having issues with my WiFi Tethering App (android-wifi-tether, found here: http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/) but the built in one works well.
I just wish it had a status to show current speed and total usage for that tethering period. As well as a way to put a shortcut on a homepage.
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O. I don't use tethering. But yes the built in one works perfectly.
Also glad you like it.
I just traded my iPhone 4 for this phone which state in "About Phone" that it's an SGH-i777 running 2.3.6. OK, fine.
Before I traded, I did some checking to see the difference between the SII & the SII Skyrocket. I was under the impression that the SII was the superior phone after seeing the various nicknames for the Skyrocket. I then found out that since I needed the AT&T version, i'd probably have to get the Skyrocket. OK, fine.
Now here's where i'm confused. I went to this site & it showed the differences between the SII & SII Skyrocket. My phone has the camera shape of the SII, but has the writing on the back cover (Galaxy SII) of the Skyrocket. The front of the phone has the touch screen buttons.
What gives?
You were looking at the International version of the SII. What you're holding in your hand is the US (At&t) version. Still superior to the Skyrockets.
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So I do have an SII & not a Skyrocket?
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So I do have an SII & not a Skyrocket?
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Technically you don't have either of those. They are all SII's by name..but the i777 that you have is the one closest to the original international version of the SII (not the skyrocket). And to confirm, you do have an AT&T model phone.
Your phone - i777
original international S2 - I9100
S2 Skyrocket - i727
OK...thank you.
I went to the accessories thread in this forum & found the case sale @ AT&T.
The problem now is this particular case.
The front of it is showing the one large button instead of the touch screen buttons. I guess it won't work for mine?
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OK...thank you.
I went to the accessories thread in this forum & found the case sale @ AT&T.
The problem now is this particular case.
The front of it is showing the one large button instead of the touch screen buttons. I guess it won't work for mine?
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The case doesn't cover the front of the phone, only the outside. So it will fit fine.
Thanks for the help, y'all.
Now I just gotta figure out if I made a good trade.
I do know, after reading a thread on rooting, that this phone hasn't been rooted according to the counter. So I guess my next step is rooting this puppy!
Must one go in graduated steps when rooting? I mean, do I have to go to ICS before JB?
Thanks again.
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I was under the impression that the SII was the superior phone after seeing the various nicknames for the Skyrocket.
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Wrong assumption, you should spend less time looking at fanboy posts. Some kind of inferiority complex in this forum, I guess - didn't see anything similar in SkyRocket forums. Using them both side-by-side you couldn't tell a difference, but once you fire the GPS - you would definitely wish you had SkyRocket. I have both, tinker with both, they're both great phones.
In any case, your confusion is somewhat understandable, given ~11 variants of Galaxy S2. But yes, you have i777 - so enjoy the ROM abundance of the international version with several extra clicks
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Thanks for the help, y'all.
Now I just gotta figure out if I made a good trade.
I do know, after reading a thread on rooting, that this phone hasn't been rooted according to the counter. So I guess my next step is rooting this puppy!
Must one go in graduated steps when rooting? I mean, do I have to go to ICS before JB?
Thanks again.
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Your first step should be learning the difference in root and rom. They are not synonymous. You don't 'root' to another os or rom. Rooting gives you Admin rights. Nothing more, nothing less. It is not necessary for installing a rom or new firmware
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JGKC9AYC said:
I do know, after reading a thread on rooting, that this phone hasn't been rooted according to the counter. So I guess my next step is rooting this puppy!
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I'd suggest actually using it "as is" for some time, getting yourself familiar with the system before you rush and change things. It'll also give you a better perspective on what you like and what you don't like and want changed, before you start exploring custom ROMs. It's not something that can be decided in a couple minutes of use.
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Your first step should be learning the difference in root and rom. They are not synonymous. You don't 'root' to another os or rom. Rooting gives you Admin rights. Nothing more, nothing less. It is not necessary for installing a rom or new firmware
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In addition to what Pirate said, I would suggest spending at least 15 hours googling the terms, watching how-to videos, reading the stickies, and perusing the forum before you post any questions about how to root or flash (you flash a ROM, not root a rom) or why your phone is broken after you mistakenly flashed an i9100 ROM (there are special rules for flashing roms intended for the int'l version. Personally, id just avoid flashing them at all).
And to save you any possible embarrassment, NEVER use the word jailbreaking on these forums unless to tell someone else not to use the word, as I have just done. it's a common problem with ex-iPhone users.
Best of luck!
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I went ahead & rooted using Odin3 One-Click Downloader.
I assumed everything went smooth since it stated the root passed.
After reboot, however, i'm unable to connect to a wi-fi network. I go into wi-fi settings & turn on the wi-fi. It searches for network for a few seconds, then the check box beside "Wi-Fi" grays out & it leads back to clicking to turn on.
Ideas?
Thanks.
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I went ahead & rooted using Odin3 One-Click Downloader.
I assumed everything went smooth since it stated the root passed.
After reboot, however, i'm unable to connect to a wi-fi network. I go into wi-fi settings & turn on the wi-fi. It searches for network for a few seconds, then the check box beside "Wi-Fi" grays out & it leads back to clicking to turn on.
Ideas?
Thanks.
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Broken WiFi? Sounds like someone went to zedomaxs website. If you did, shame on you for using his stuff and expecting help here.
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brandonarev said:
Broken WiFi? Sounds like someone went to zedomaxs website. If you did, shame on you for using his stuff and expecting help here.
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No, "someone" hasn't been to any other sites than this one.
I was reading this thread & since I have "UCKK6", I followed the instructions in 2c. In those instructions there was this link to download the One-Click version of Entropy512's Return/Unbrick to Stock, Kernel + Rooted System Package plus stock modem from the development forum.
Seeing's how I got all the information from this website, I was assuming I could count on help here.
If i'm mistaken or downloaded something from this website that I wasn't supposed to, then I apologize.
Flash a new (GB if you were on 2.3.6) kernel. Before you do, READ.
Your next step is outlined in creepy's thread. Keep reading
Clay
Team Pirate
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No, "someone" hasn't been to any other sites than this one.
I was reading this thread & since I have "UCKK6", I followed the instructions in 2c. In those instructions there was this link to download the One-Click version of Entropy512's Return/Unbrick to Stock, Kernel + Rooted System Package plus stock modem from the development forum.
Seeing's how I got all the information from this website, I was assuming I could count on help here.
If i'm mistaken or downloaded something from this website that I wasn't supposed to, then I apologize.
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Good ideas sticking with xda. As Clay said simply flash another kernel. Or just flash a ROM and that will fix the problem
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OK...I did a wipe of the data/factory reset, cache & Dalvik Cache, rebooted & all is well.
I still have the CWM 5.0.2.8 & my baseband is still UCKH7. Kernel version is 2.6.35.7.
Guess i'd better leave well-enough alone now?
Thanks for the help
Unless you want ICS (meh) or JB goodness!
Clay
Team Pirate
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Well, I was wanting JB, but didn't know if I could jump straight to that from GB.
Yes you can, just download any jb rom now and flash it from your cwm , that's it, please follow instructions word by word from the rom flashing thread, you can try AOKP, AOCP, slimbeans rom for starter. Wipe everything- >cache, data, dalvik cache and format system from mount and storage in cwm
Hi All,
I have been searching the forum for two day but didnt found answer..
(May be its stupid to ask ) But I want to know is there any difference b/w the camera quality of Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100 and Galaxy S2 m250s Korean version?
Or any other hardware performance difference b/w both the versions (like processor speed, battery timing e.t.c)
As I know, no.That's why a ms250 can be converted into a I9100.Even ROMs are compatible.And no.They have the same camera
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As I know, no.That's why a ms250 can be converted into a I9100.Even ROMs are compatible.And no.They have the same camera
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Just need to clarify something here... From what you've said it makes things sound like you can just flash any old i9100 ROM on an M250s. That's not the case, first it must be converted to an i9100 before its compatible. Search up on xda how to do that, there's a few good guides around.
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Just need to clarify something here... From what you've said it makes things sound like you can just flash any old i9100 ROM on an M250s. That's not the case, first it must be converted to an i9100 before its compatible. Search up on xda how to do that, there's a few good guides around.
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Yes Hopper8,that's why I said it can be converted,and ROMs become compatible.
@ GamingDJ
Thanks for the clarification.. So, it means both have same hardware but different firmwares.
@hooper
I have searched the forum and found many threads about converting m250s to i9100, just wondering weather both these models also have same camera, gpu, processing speed etc..