Is there a reason why my GS2 has no samsung or carrier branding?
Completely black at the top, and logo at back.
I like it, but have always been curious as to why.
Here are some pics. MAybe it is carrier branded I never noticed the "q" thing before which carrier is that?, but there is no samsung.....
Seeing as I have been flashing roms for the past two weeks and no issues, so It seems genuine...
Quadrant=3229(Normal)
Are serial numbers on battery and label behind it supposed to be the same?
and BTW I have a matte screen protector, thats why its not glossy.
and lcd density set at 200, which is why the font looks slightly smaller
Battery and label looks official
Thanks!
Oops, shouldn't it have a Samsung logo just above the screen and under the Earpiece? The battery cover at the back could be easily replaced with an original one, and that icon at back is the NFC icon right? So is it a Korean GS II or what?
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My GS2 has Samsung on the top of the front and at the bottom of the back but came unlocked to all networks,personally i wouldn't buy a phone with say Vodafone or any mobile network branding on it again.
I though every SII has "Samsung" on the top front, no matter if branded or not
Sp1tfire said:
I though every SII has "Samsung" on the top front, no matter if branded or not
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i agree name brandings are always on phones or the phone is from China ^^ and have dual sim card slots.
If i where you i check it out if its a real samsung device.
Good luck.
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endor43 said:
Is there a reason why my GS2 has no samsung or carrier branding?
Completely black at the top, and logo at back.
I like it, but have always been curious as to why.
Thanks!
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Can you post pictures?
Sp1tfire said:
I though every SII has "Samsung" on the top front, no matter if branded or not
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Agree return it to the seller .
Samsung label and product code under the branded Samsung battery as well .
jje
Just updated First post with pics and info,
Thanks!
Oh, edited my comment after the seeing pictures.
ithehappy said:
Oops, shouldn't it have a Samsung logo just above the screen and under the Earpiece? The battery cover at the back could be easily replaced with an original one, and that icon at back is the NFC icon right? So is it a Korean GS II or what?
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Nah, the NFC icon is this.
had ISDB-T antenna in corner so could it be a SC-02C? If so why does settings say its GT-I9100 and have no SC-02C branding at back?
Does anyone know what the icon in back is?
Even though quadrant is good, I'm really starting to worry...
I appreciate everyone's help.
Ah, the box tells alot
Its apparently a SHW M250-K, so not a GT-I9100, but still a GSII model!
The Q things is an O for Olleh its KT carrier in korea. Yes my phone is korean, but I took a chance and had bought it in China.
Though none of this explains the lack of Samsung branding in front. Or does it?
(or why my settings tells me its a GT-I9100 or is that the ROM's doing?)
endor43 said:
Ah, the box tells alot
Its apparently a SHW M250-K, so not a GT-I9100, but still a GSII model!
The Q things is an O for Olleh its KT carrier in korea. Yes my phone is korean, but I took a chance and had bought it in China.
Though none of this explains the lack of Samsung branding in front.
Or does it?
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Does the SMS work? Because the SMS technology is locked to specific Korean carreir so you will not be able to use it. If I recall correctly.
If you did a google image search with the model, it would appear that there is no Samsung branding in the front.
No, sms works on china unicom for me (im living there for now).
But I've just discovered some inconsistencies.....
The box says its an SHW-M250K but sticker behind battery says M250S....
What is the difference between the two?
The battery has NFC label, but I have no Idea how to test if thats real.
What do you guys think? (about whether my phone is valid GSII)
Hmm the box has SHW-M250K and Olleh printed on it, but it has stickers and barcode sticker, that indicate SK telecom. Also, I've just discovered that M250S is SK and M250K dentoes KT. Seems a bit odd.
Again, Thoughts?
When I google'd "Galaxy S II" it came up both with samsung logo and without?
Not quite sure
Edit: SHW-M250K is the korean model which doesn't have a Samsung logo on the front
So yeah, it's not fake
The original Samsung Galaxy S II had a different front and a back cover. There was no branding on the front. The prototypes that our team saw had no branding. I can post a picture if you want.
Random but applicable---I also cannot get FM radio app to pick up fm radio in China. Does that have to do with my region settings (USA or Europe are only choices), or is this another inconsistency?
Where did you buy this device from?
Dinghao Electronics Market, Beijing. Which is black market.
I know not the best idea, but It was my only chance to get one...
Anyways, I just discovered that Korean GSII has DMB chip instead of FM radio chip, bummer, but not a big deal.
I saw the white version from canada Bell, and I was wondering. I used the phone and I love it over my white 3gs. I'm just into white.
most likely not but thats just my gut feeling and not based on any fact - lol
Hi
Thinking of getting a Galaxy S2, it will probably be simlocked as these are slightly cheaper and can be unlocked for free (?). I was wondering if anyone knew if any of the major UK networks (O2, Orange, T-Mobile, Vodafone) have branding on the phones themselves? I heard Orange might have a small logo on the back of the phone? Do they all pretty much have logo branding on bootup, but this can be easily removed by flashing a stock ROM?
Is rooting and unlocking via the app still working/doable?
Also whats the deal with 3 (three) network phones? Can they be unlocked easily and used with any simcard? (I'm going to use giffgaff - 02 network)
Thanks
dont get it mate whait for SG3 or galaxy note will be out at buymobilephones dot net soon
The phone is basically the same as the new flagship android in the galaxy nexus, the only difference is that that phone has a 720p screen (though it uses the pentile matrix system) bar that theres not much difference between the two phones, therefore you should get it, as since its been out 6 months its 450 off contract, while the nexus is 550 off contract.
Yes theres an app to sim unlock it, and yes rooting is very easy, where you can install either a custom rom or a stock rom, whatever floats your boat. So my advice is get the best carrier that is either cheapest, or gives you best service in your area.
I bought mine last week off contract for 450 from phones4U, they all come sim unlocked anyway from there.
I got mine on orange, it came with an orange logo little square on the back. And with orange software (unremovable without flashing stock using Odin). I was scared to flash a new and expensive phone, but now I'm happy without ****ty orange maps and orange all over my Internet browser etc.
Also like the other guy said, wait til the galaxy nexus comes out next month-the s2 might drop by a few quid. Galaxy note is way too big IMO.
got mine from T-mobile. No logos on the phone (white sg2). Had a few apps from t-mobile but I've rooted quite easily
Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
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turborider said:
dont get it mate whait for SG3 or galaxy note will be out at buymobilephones dot net soon
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I'm stretching my budget with the S2, the S3 will be 2012 and will likely be 500+. I'm looking at around £320 off ebay for a S2. I was going to get an Ace, then S1, then saw that a S2 was only around the £300 mark so decided on getting it.
May wait a while, not sure, but doubt they will get much cheaper than £310?
Talkmobile
Have a look online with talkmobile they us the o2 network and at one time had the cheapest SGS2 on a 12month contract and their handsets are not locked.
anyone can help me? im from Philippines..
but now im here in Dubai... i want to buy samsung galaxy s2 AT&T..
i just want to know if galaxy s2 AT&T is Applicable to use in the philippines?
i want also the samsung galaxy s2 but i dont want the 3 buttons above..
i want the s2 AT&T because of the 4 buttons above, and the size is 4.3
anyone can help in if AT&T variant?
Both the international and AT&T/US versions have the same screen size. As far as using the AT&T version overseas, you would need to find one that is unlocked I believe.
jermneedscoffee said:
Both the international and AT&T/US versions have the same screen size. As far as using the AT&T version overseas, you would need to find one that is unlocked I believe.
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I WILL GONNA buy the samsung galaxy s2 AT&T...
maybe tomorrow here in dubai.. what do you mean locked?
like sim lock? and im not sure if galaxy s2 AT&T is available here
in dubai...i will find it tomorrow... if not... i have no choice... samsung galaxy s2 international.
If you want the AT&T variant, you're going to have to buy one on eBay or somehow get AT&T to ship it to you. You're not going to find it in Dubai.
I'm trying to decide whether to buy the AT&T Galaxy S II or the GS2 Skyrocket. I currently have the Motorola Atrix.
I love Samsung's Android devices and I have a Samsung Captivate collecting dust. I miss Samsung and I'm coming back. Should I just get the GS2 or should i get the Skyrocket. I have never owned a device with a 4.5" screen and I don't know if that is too big. Finally, what device has better development support? I want to get a device that has the better support as well as the one that is most likely to get Android 4.0 before June 2012.
Thanks to all of those who help!
S2 by 10 miles. Skyrocket is like its retarded brother because ATT cannot release a phone unless they completely butcher it.
Skv012a said:
S2 by 10 miles. Skyrocket is like its retarded brother because ATT cannot release a phone unless they completely butcher it.
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When I say, GS2 I'm talking about the AT&T version. not the unlocked version.
I'm almost sure that's what he is talking about here sgs2 at&t because it is a sgs2 just at&t sgs2.
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Really another thread like this? There are already so many, Did you even look? There is a thread two down from this one asking the same thing and another 10 or so if you had searched.. search is your friend... or even a set of eyes..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1403234
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1337809&highlight=Skyrocket
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1395831&highlight=skyrocket
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1371465&highlight=skyrocket
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1394668&highlight=skyrocket
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1341234&highlight=skyrocket
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1336489&highlight=skyrocket
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1336554&highlight=skyrocket
Amazing what search finds
Chubby_Skunk said:
When I say, GS2 I'm talking about the AT&T version. not the unlocked version.
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That's what he means
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