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Hi there,
Got a new Galaxy S2 NFC on Orange today. With the stock ROM the NFC was working fine (showing as active etc.). I rooted and installed R3MOR3MA.V.3.5 purely because I wanted rid of the Orange branding and a little bit more control over settings etc. (Come from CM7 on a Desire). However, it seems I've lost my NFC completely. I started to look into this and it seems the main differences are the following lib files:
libnfc.so
libnfc_jni.so
There's also these lib files missing which I don't think effect the NFC.
libganril.so
libkineto.so
librilswitch.so
Beside that there appears to be a permissions file, Nfc.apk and Tag.apk missing from the custom ROM. I've tried pushing the lib, permissions and apk files to the custom rom and enabling the NFC option in setting.apk. This didn't work and resulted in a greyed out NFC option. I don't know what to try next, I won't be going back to stock firmware but having NFC back would be nice!
Any takers?
Nathan
I'm sorry to pose a question on your thread, but ist there a version of the Galaxy s II ( GTI9100) without NFC? I think mine does not have it...
zemariaabreusantos said:
I'm sorry to pose a question on your thread, but ist there a version of the Galaxy s II ( GTI9100) without NFC? I think mine does not have it...
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yes, early international version do not have NFC. later versions do.
Damn! NFC coulb be very useful in the near future! Thx for anwering. btw is there any way to get nfc to the phone?
Is there any build number or production date of NFC supported series?
fonzi09 said:
Got a new Galaxy S2 NFC on Orange today. With the stock ROM the NFC was working fine (showing as active etc.).
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Give as much details of the stock rom and we may be able to help you further.
Odia.
wow. i didn´t know there was version WITH nfc...
all my friends have a version without nfc standart i9100
Odia said:
Give as much details of the stock rom and we may be able to help you further.
Odia.
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The only thing of use I could really tell you:
CSCVersion.txt -> ORAKI3
SW_Configuration.xml -> I9100PORA
It was an orange branded rom based on 2.3.5.
Nathan
I'm pretty sure the nfc is on the battery pack. Can you confirm?
Hopefully it's just a case of buying an nfc battery for older devices
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No, you will need a sgs2 with a nfc chip too. Battery is just for the antenna. Nfc sgs 2 are branded citizi from Orange in france, don't know if same name is used internationaly. You also need a SIM build for Nfc.
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fonzi09 said:
The only thing of use I could really tell you:
CSCVersion.txt -> ORAKI3
SW_Configuration.xml -> I9100PORA
It was an orange branded rom based on 2.3.5.
Nathan
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The SGS2 with NFC (Cityzi ?) just doesn't have the same software as normal SGS2. You won't be able to NFC with custom roms from this forum. Maybe you could fine some stuff on google about some custom roms for this device but I doubt there's been much developing with it.
Good luck
Thanks for the reply. Considering I have a full back up of the original rom, how difficult would it be to manually strip out all of the daft Orange apps and implement some of the changes in the custom ROM? The features such as Bravo engine, ICS transitions, CRT effect, power menu etc. all appealed to me. Without over simplifying this, couldn't I just merge the two?
Nathan
I would say quite hard. I've been looking around a bit and I couldn't find much :
Very few people have this version of the sgs2, and it looks like nobody's developing on it. What I would try to do if I was you would be to flash a Korean firmware. I read some people installing it on international and everything went fine (and it looks like the only difference between european NFC SGS2 and international SGS2 is NFC, and same for Korean/International). So maybe Korean SGS2 and your are the same, but remember you're doing it at your own risk and it might not be safe.
Let us know how it went if you try tho !
I was just wondering what you guys thought about ICS.
Is it worth downloading now, or would I be better off waiting for the Official Samsung release, whenever that may be?
Waiting for Samsung would mean that I would have to download, preferably, through Kies. However at the moment when I connect to Kies it tells me that my phone is unable to be updated through Kies... could someone help me out with that please?
Thank you in advance.
I would probably wait for an official release from Samsung. Some of the ics roms currently out are great for everyday use, but there are still some bugs.
You wouldn't have to update through kies when the official ics releases. Someone on xda will definitely make a flashable zip. Hope this answers your question.
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Hello New_World_Order,
if I were you, I'd wait - not only because of existing flaws (maybe speed, battery or bugs), because it's unfinished,
but also because of the fact that not every app is running with ICS right now.
Many users are currently reverting back to GB and wait because their favourite navigation or something else does not work.
So waiting will have a lot of advantage...
Greetings Psy
New_World_Order said:
I was just wondering what you guys thought about ICS.
Is it worth downloading now, or would I be better off waiting for the Official Samsung release, whenever that may be?
Waiting for Samsung would mean that I would have to download, preferably, through Kies. However at the moment when I connect to Kies it tells me that my phone is unable to be updated through Kies... could someone help me out with that please?
Thank you in advance.
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Personally, I am enjoying using the latest Samsung's ICS leak, XXLPB, and I am definitely not going to Gingerbread. This ROM is pretty stable, and even TouchWiz looks better. However I understand that many apps are not optimised for ICS, and while some widgets don't support some of its alternative skins (Mobility Flow's Animated Weather Clock, for example). Nevertheless, if you prefer using official updates via Kies instead of trying the latest (and often unstable) leak flashable via Odin, it just may be not for you.
Thanks to the two guys above,
angelomaldito said:
Personally, I am enjoying using the latest Samsung's ICS leak, XXLPB, and I am definitely not going to Gingerbread. This ROM is pretty stable, and even TouchWiz looks better. However I understand that many apps are not optimised for ICS, and while some widgets don't support some of its alternative skins (Mobility Flow's Animated Weather Clock, for example). Nevertheless, if you prefer using official updates via Kies instead of trying the latest (and often unstable) leak flashable via Odin, it just may be not for you.
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I really want to try ICS, and considering I won't be able to get ICS through Kies when it is officially released, I think I'll just go for it and try it out now.
I don't suppose you could post me the link for the XXLPB leak could you please?
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Thanks to the two guys above,
I really want to try ICS, and considering I won't be able to get ICS through Kies when it is officially released, I think I'll just go for it and try it out now.
I don't suppose you could post me the link for the XXLPB leak could you please?
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Its on XDA SGS2 forum .
jje
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Its on XDA SGS2 forum .
jje
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Thanks a lot.
I found it on another site.
I'm waiting for the .zip file to download, then I'll do it and let you know the results.
Only problem being is it will take a while as I have to wait another half an hour after this file finishes downloading to then download the file needed to root it.
I'll come back in an hour or so!
I'll come back in an hour or so
Usually followed by HELP then how do i remove ICS .
But at least you have had a lick .
jje
Make sure that it is full Samsung and no custom rom because you should first flash original one when you upgrade from GB.
Greetings Psy
I would recommend waiting.. I just installed an ICS rom and it keeps dying and booting on me..
It is recommended to wait, but you can try it now
Okay so I'm back.
ICS is installed, and I'm just using Titanium Backup Pro to restore all of my apps + data.
(Whilst I was writing this, Titanium finished restoring, or so it said, but there were no apps? Any idea as to why this has happened and how to fix it please?)
First look, I'm pretty shocked.
It's not much different compared to GB.
However, what has been added, is great. I love the way that double clicking the home button brings up a task centre type drop down with which you can close your apps. Great idea, similar to the iPhone.
Overall, I recommend waiting for the official release, but if you're impatient like me, then sure, go ahead and give it a go.
Not all apps are working on ICS but almost all do. I am happy with Resurrection Remix ics v9.4 Ultimate XXLPB 4.0.3 FULL-Wipe ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436854. It is very stable fast and good battery. No way am I going back.
New_World_Order said:
I was just wondering what you guys thought about ICS.
Is it worth downloading now, or would I be better off waiting for the Official Samsung release, whenever that may be?
Waiting for Samsung would mean that I would have to download, preferably, through Kies. However at the moment when I connect to Kies it tells me that my phone is unable to be updated through Kies... could someone help me out with that please?
Thank you in advance.
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Well actually depends of what are you trying to do with your ROM, right now all are experimental and certainly had bugs, if you like testing flash now
Btw i'm using the Resurrection ROM of westcrip too and it's very stable.
Wait, wait, wait
while XXLPB is the most stable so far
it still has a long way
a lot of bugs
a lot of random restarts
not to mention not all applications are compatible
I took a look at the Resurrection ROM last night before hand, however the latest ICS was released so I went for that.
Everything works perfectly fine, the only thing missing is the flash player on the browsers, which im sure someone knows how to fix!
Overall it's quite good.
Testing the battery life today as that's important to me due to college 9-5 on most days.
I'll give you guys some feedback tonight about my first full day!
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If you are rooted or plan to root, I would recommend Westcrip's Resurrection ROM 9.3. Battery seems good so far, fast and almost totally bug free. The official ROM will not be totally bug free & probably heavier on the battery. The only drawback is many of the apps will not work with ics. If you have a problem and have followed the instructions for Resurrection, it's likely that the problem is an incompatible app.
My suggestion is go for it, it's better than Gingerbread and you can always install the genuine version when it comes out.
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New_World_Order said:
Thanks to the two guys above,
I really want to try ICS, and considering I won't be able to get ICS through Kies when it is officially released, I think I'll just go for it and try it out now.
I don't suppose you could post me the link for the XXLPB leak could you please?
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if your still interested in trying out ics roms id recommend andyx 6.0 rom, its based on the new modem and kernel xxlph and is very good, has the samsung touchwiz removed and is very nicely themed, battery last about a day but i do hammer it, and no issues so far...
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if your still interested in trying out ics roms id recommend andyx 6.0 rom, its based on the new modem and kernel xxlph and is very good, has the samsung touchwiz removed and is very nicely themed, battery last about a day but i do hammer it, and no issues so far...
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Sounds good!
Could you post me the link to the thread please?
Go for it!
I am currently on ICS, and loving it!
Its not buggy, well, my hardware has bugs atm, so a lil non-ics bugs I have.
Battery is MUCH better than on GB imo.
GL and report back if you wanna know what the most awesome ROM is called
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hi guys...i'm currently using samsung galaxy ace but i'm planning of buying a s2 in the next few days...but before that i have a few questions to ask...
1)there's so many ics rom out there,which is the official ics rom?i'm so confused
2)which is the best ics rom for s2?the official ics rom,or the custom ics rom?and please give me the link
3)is the ics build stable...any bugs?
4)how is battery life of this phone?i use moderate gaming,calls,sms and some wifi...can it last for 2 days?
i hope u guys out there can answer to my questions...i'm a newbie here and i hope that i didnt cause any inconvinience in any way....thx
1) There are several 'official' ICS builds released
2) There is no such thing as the "best ICS rom for SGS2". You have your phone setup differently to everyone else, you use your phone differently to everyone else and your phone came out of the factory slightly differently to everyone else's.
A rom that runs well for me might not run well for you.
I suggest you go the development sections of the forum & read the first few pages and the the last 10-20 pages of the particular threads devoted to different roms. That way you will get an idea of the features/pluses/minuses of each rom, and also see other users' experiences with that rom.
Then you can test different roms for yourself to find one that works best for you.
3) Yes. All the non-stock ICS builds have bugs of one kind or another.
4) Too many variables determine battery life to say 'the battery life of the phone is good/bad/etc. As per 2), it's determined by how you use the phone, how you have it setup, whether you have constant good signal where you live/use the phone (poor signal means less battery life) and a whole lot of other things. Can it last for two days ? If I only used my phone for a couple of calls & a bunch of SMS per day with the phone in idle the rest of the time, I could probably get more than a week out of a charge. But it's a smartphone, and who uses it like that ?
Best ics rom = cyanogen mod9
if you want real ics
MistahBungle said:
1) There are several 'official' ICS builds released
2) There is no such thing as the "best ICS rom for SGS2". You have your phone setup differently to everyone else, you use your phone differently to everyone else and your phone came out of the factory slightly differently to everyone else's.
A rom that runs well for me might not run well for you.
I suggest you go the development sections of the forum & read the first few pages and the the last 10-20 pages of the particular threads devoted to different roms. That way you will get an idea of the features/pluses/minuses of each rom, and also see other users' experiences with that rom.
Then you can test different roms for yourself to find one that works best for you.
3) Yes. All the non-stock ICS builds have bugs of one kind or another.
4) Too many variables determine battery life to say 'the battery life of the phone is good/bad/etc. As per 2), it's determined by how you use the phone, how you have it setup, whether you have constant good signal where you live/use the phone (poor signal means less battery life) and a whole lot of other things. Can it last for two days ? If I only used my phone for a couple of calls & a bunch of SMS per day with the phone in idle the rest of the time, I could probably get more than a week out of a charge. But it's a smartphone, and who uses it like that ?
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1)several?i thought there's only one...
2)there are so many roms out there compare to the galaxy ace..tat's why i'm confused...i want ics rom...which one do u use and which is the moset popular one?
3)hmmm....nothing major i guess?
4)oic...my ace can go a day without charging...so i guess the s2 can too...
bluefa1con said:
Best ics rom = cyanogen mod9
if you want real ics
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if i'm not mistaken cm9 is not the official samsung ics rom right?
No, CM9 is not Samsung based. It's AOSP based (search if you want/need to know what this means).
Don't buy this phone,devs runs away from it
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Don't buy this phone,devs runs away from it
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Like with any other phone. Devs will develop, something else comes along and off they go, some Devs continue to develop.
Back on topic, try out an official ICS rom first, there are a few as they are for different regions bit any non Asian firmware will work on the international I9100.
Then have a read through the custom roms and decide what's best for you, no one can tell what's best for you its just a matter of trying.
You've got plenty of choices, stock Samsung rom, custom Samsung rom, AOSP, AOKP, CNA and Miui.
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I would recommend you Wajk's WIUI! I've been using it now for about 1 month and im overwhelmed by the functionality and the smoothness of this rom! The only thing is that it is no clean ICS that you actually wanted, but it is definitley worth a try for you
Altair68
norpan111 said:
Don't buy this phone,devs runs away from it
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if not which phone should i buy?
i'm considering htc sensation xe too...
nikzDHD said:
Like with any other phone. Devs will develop, something else comes along and off they go, some Devs continue to develop.
Back on topic, try out an official ICS rom first, there are a few as they are for different regions bit any non Asian firmware will work on the international I9100.
Then have a read through the custom roms and decide what's best for you, no one can tell what's best for you its just a matter of trying.
You've got plenty of choices, stock Samsung rom, custom Samsung rom, AOSP, AOKP, CNA and Miui.
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ok...
i'm from malaysia(asian country) so which official ics rom will work for me?could u give me the link??thx alot!!!
Whatever phone you buy I am sure you will find a good ICS rom that works well for you. Whether that is a "stock" samsung rom, or a custom rom like CM9, that depends. But isn't half the fun of these phones the fact that you can chop and change and try different things?
I'm using HyDrOG3N-ICS 23.03 and it seems pretty kick ass. Granted it only came out 2 days ago so I haven't had a long time to test it But I might decide to change to a different rom again soon who knows? I suggest you take a look in the "Galaxy S II Android Development" forum and look for posts with [ROM] in the name. Read about them and choose one that sounds cool. If you try it and it's not cool, just try another one
I was in a similar situation a few days ago. I had never used a custom rom on my S2 but after Samsung ICS update disapointed me, i decided to find one. I've tried quite a few, somes would have apps that crash all the time etc,some wouldn't boot. I even managed to soft brick my phone.
I then found Ressurection Remix that came with Vertemus' Domination theme.. Installed 9.6. Was great and i loved it. Then 1.0 came out, so decided to give it a try. And i can say that the speed difference was major. More fluid. Only issue i now have is that the domination theme is wierd in the notification menu ( hard to explain ... the black is just too... black on the items. its just a minor anoyance )
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1436854&page=1589
To conclude, i think there is no perfect mod. I was really happy with 9.6 but when i tried 1.0 i noticed that the other version had a few issues.
So i bought one on Thursday and it arrived today. I just noticed that a leaked version of ICS was released just now, do you guys think I should use that? or cm9? or another ROM? Really not liking the touchwiz
I'm upgrading from a captivate which had cm7
alme1304 said:
So i bought one on Thursday and it arrived today. I just noticed that a leaked version of ICS was released just now, do you guys think I should use that? or cm9? or another ROM? Really not liking the touchwiz
I'm upgrading from a captivate which had cm7
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Currently, this is the bestestest ICS ROM out right now for the "one".
http://tinyurl.com/2g9mqh
If you just got it today I would suggest you start reading guides and FAQs. When you think you have it, read it all again. Its similar to the Captivate, but different enough you can do some damage if you aren't paying attention.
That said, the leak just dropped is not ready immediately for use. There is no "best" ROM, try many of them. There are several ICS ROMs, both AOSP and TW based. They are in the dev sections.
Sent from my Galaxy S II (i777)
Thanks guys, anything in special i should watch out for? that maybe the captivate didnt have?
Right now the ICS leak contains bootloaders and a stock Samsung kernel - stock Samsung ICS kernels SUCK, even the I9100 release ones.
ICS will be more polished in a few days. Since we have had kernel source for only a week - things aren't quite polished yet.
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Right now the ICS leak contains bootloaders and a stock Samsung kernel - stock Samsung ICS kernels SUCK, even the I9100 release ones.
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Just curious, why do stock Samsung ICS kernels suck? And how do you know that already? I was under the impression that we never had stock ICS i777 kernels until we got the leak today, so have you already looked at/tested them and compared them to your own? Just want to know the thought process
EDIT: You edited your post. I didn't know we had the stock kernel already. Still, what about it makes it so bad?
Some think else look into from that have Kay setting installed it is AMAZING what he did with the sgs2 that said have fun and do sum looking in i9100 section most of there roms are cross flashable with hell raiser...
sent from interspace on my hacked telly...
It's brand new and shiney. Might be best to give it a workout for a week or so to make sure everything is functional and stays functional. Not like it happens alot but there are lemons out there. No sensce causing yourself the xtra grief of wondering if you killed the phone or it already had a fatal flaw.
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Just curious, why do stock Samsung ICS kernels suck? And how do you know that already? I was under the impression that we never had stock ICS i777 kernels until we got the leak today, so have you already looked at/tested them and compared them to your own? Just want to know the thought process
EDIT: You edited your post. I didn't know we had the stock kernel already. Still, what about it makes it so bad?
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fuel_alerted wakelock (fixed in source-built custom kernels - we fixed it 6 months ago for Gingerbread, we had to fix it again for ICS)
Instabilities if you use SetCPU (still not fixed, but fundamentally can't be fixed for a binary kernel)
Let me do my noob question here then.
My GS2 has 2 months old. On this time i've tested a few ROMs and Kernels.
I just dont know how to erase all the phone data. I just came out from a bootloop erasing the data and everything else but the folders are still there.
I did a little search but didnt find any info... also nothing on FAQs.
Sorry to use your post man
I'm a noob but i did my research. Keep on GB for a week or 2.
I do use ICScrew Rom. Work fine. Came with a good kernel and you can also flash the entropy one.
There are several others rom that work fine just choose one to get more experienced.
cya
kenmitch said:
It's brand new and shiney. Might be best to give it a workout for a week or so to make sure everything is functional and stays functional. Not like it happens alot but there are lemons out there. No sensce causing yourself the xtra grief of wondering if you killed the phone or it already had a fatal flaw.
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Sounds like a great idea, I always had trouble with 3g on the captivate, never knew if it was my fault or the phone's
alme1304 said:
So i bought one on Thursday and it arrived today. I just noticed that a leaked version of ICS was released just now, do you guys think I should use that? or cm9? or another ROM? Really not liking the touchwiz
I'm upgrading from a captivate which had cm7
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I have ran probably about 6 different ROMs and the last 2 that I have ran, I swear by - took me about 3 months to finally understand the terminology, but an odexed based rom is butter smooth and runs good if the author put some time and effort into it.
My suggestion is ShiShirRom found in the Dev section or if you prefer to help "beta" test his ICS rom which is based off of the leaked AT&T S2 Rom - then give that one a try. It runs really well and I have had no issues personally.
Hah! I just got mine yesterday, and I've been playing with it. I've never had a smart phone before this, but I do have a Asus Transformer so I have experience sticking on custom roms and ****ting all over it (of course, I'm really just going through the motions outlined by the pros in that xda forum..).
Hi guys,
My Galaxy S died recently and instead of going the Galaxy S 2 or 3 I decided to try out the Razr since I also have a Xoom tablet.
Now, after reading over the threads, I am worried that....
a) I made the wrong choice and should have stayed with Sammy phones
b) That none of the custom roms seem to have everything on the phone working 100%???
Or have I misread whats going on with this phone?
Cheers in advance
razz0r1980 said:
Hi guys,
My Galaxy S died recently and instead of going the Galaxy S 2 or 3 I decided to try out the Razr since I also have a Xoom tablet.
Now, after reading over the threads, I am worried that....
a) I made the wrong choice and should have stayed with Sammy phones
b) That none of the custom roms seem to have everything on the phone working 100%???
Or have I misread whats going on with this phone?
Cheers in advance
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hi,
short answer: no
long answer:
a) the RAZR itself is better manufactured than a samsung phone (no plastic case) and looks much better and looking for the hardware, the SGS2 and RAZR are on the "same" level...
b) you have to differ... there are ROM's that works 100% and than there are ROM's that doesn't...
- fully functional ROM's are mostly based on Android 2.3.5/6
- partial working ROM's are based on Android 4.0.3/4 but only on earlier leaked ROM's...
if you want some custom ROM now, try "The Arctic", it's fully functional
and if you just wait for some ICS, there will be some custom 4.0.4 ROM's sooner or later
PS: sorry for my miserable english i hope it's helpful
Many here seem to enjoy the razr, especially with the latest ICS leak.
The reason I installed the .79 leak last Thursday (.211 as of about an hour ago) is because I was sick and tired of waiting on Moto and Verizon. Personally, I'd go with the S3, but that's just me. I'm actually considering ordering it since I have a line eligible for upgrade.
Sh4itan said:
hi, short answer: no
long answer:
a) the RAZR itself is better manufactured than a samsung phone (no plastic case) and looks much better and looking for the hardware, the SGS2 and RAZR are on the "same" level...
b) you have to differ... there are ROM's that works 100% and than there are ROM's that doesn't...
- fully functional ROM's are mostly based on Android 2.3.5/6
- partial working ROM's are based on Android 4.0.3/4 but only on earlier leaked ROM's...
if you want some custom ROM now, try "The Arctic", it's fully functional
and if you just wait for some ICS, there will be some custom 4.0.4 ROM's sooner or later
PS: sorry for my miserable English i hope it's helpful
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Hi Sh4itan.. well both of you actually
Big thank you - this is what I wanted to hear.
Funny enough my family is from Germany so your answer is pretty much what I wanted to hear in that form!
With my SGS 1 I had a heap of different rom's, mods and hacks that I loved playing with (IT worker here) and so I had also figured out that the hardware of the Razr was on par and that was sweet - and while I also figured there might have been some GB ROM's with everything 100% - I had a moment where I was starting to think that ICS ROM's couldn't get everything going as GPS and tethering is also something I use heaps for my Xoom tablet. But then it is early days for the Razr as well
Thank you both again for the replies and I hope this thread helps anyone else wondering the same thing - altho from my point of view - I got no issues messing with it either hehe
Cheers!
There are a few ICS leaks that have been briefly mentioned on this site and others, and there are custom builds for those leaked images that are fairly solid.
I was running the .79 leak, with the Black Widow "ROM", and that was more stable than the stock GB release.
You have options, they just aren't as easy to install as some of the Samsung bits. Yet.
ICS was ready two months ago (.79 build date) in my opinion. I think Motonverizola is being silly about their QA process, and a lot of folks are getting (rightfully) POed.
Dont install the arctic rom.. it has many bugs after some time of usage
Giblet535 said:
There are a few ICS leaks that have been briefly mentioned on this site and others, and there are custom builds for those leaked images that are fairly solid.
I was running the .79 leak, with the Black Widow "ROM", and that was more stable than the stock GB release.
You have options, they just aren't as easy to install as some of the Samsung bits. Yet.
ICS was ready two months ago (.79 build date) in my opinion. I think Motonverizola is being silly about their QA process, and a lot of folks are getting (rightfully) POed.
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Yeah some reading has showed that ripping out the battery is not an easy task unlike the SGS and if you get boot looping you got issues lol
But I agreee - QA can get alot PO'd quick - and ta for the mention of the Black Widow ROM.
I will have to be a little more careful about flashing this one but then again - if I get that factory cable for flashing with RDSlite from what I can gather I should be covered.
I am using the ICS leak 211 and I can't find anything that doesn't work fantastic.
Fastest phone I have ever had in my hands.
Also if you get Apex launcher it works just like ICS launcher but is fully customisable.
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at the cost of sounding like a troll...if u want the best stock ICS ROM...there is one by DroidTh3ory over at droidhive...I am using it and by far it is the BEST thing to have happened to my RaZr...
Yes, two things, if u are CDMA RaZr, u won't have issues. If u are GSM, WORRY NOT! there is a patch that will run the ROM just fine...
not working :
Video camcorder
HW acceleration...
but thats only a matter of time.... it kicks MotoBla in the nads to be very honest...heheheh..plz dont hate me all for saying this...I am just loving the stock ICS experience....
I thought i would amend my previous statement.
After using .211 for the day, I'm enjoying this phone. Right now, I have no complaints. I haven't found anything wrong with this leak (which sounds like it is ending up to be the official).
The razr is shaping up to be the phone that I expected it to be when I first got it back in December.
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This morning there was a knock at the door with a nice man holding my new phone have to say stock - its actually not bad at all and I really am impressed with it after having a galaxy S with ICS on it and heaps of different versions in between.
It came with 2.3.5 on there, but I see there are already updates from Motorola up to 2.3.6.
I'll start there and keep it stock for a little bit then try out some of the roms above.
Thanks again all