I've had my eye on the Galaxy SII for a while now.
I live in China, where there are several versions for sale, one of which is the Korean version (with antenna).
The Korean version is significantly cheaper than the "normal" version, so I might go for that one.
Should I expect any difference with other versions? I plan to root the device as soon as I get my hands on it.
Thanks.
can u upload some pics of sgs2 diff versions ,an neva heard sgs2 with antenna
rocky23 said:
can u upload some pics of sgs2 diff versions ,an neva heard sgs2 with antenna
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I don't see how that will help answer my question. The outside just looks normal, but with a tiny extendable antenna on the right corner of the phone.
The model number on it is?
If its one of the following
M250S / M250K / M250L
you are good to go as they are compatible with the international ROMs you might loose the functionality of TV antenna on those ROMs though, also refer to the Korean thread in the General section for more info.
swapnilraj said:
The model number on it is?
If its one of the following
M250S / M250K / M250L
you are good to go as they are compatible with the international ROMs you might loose the functionality of TV antenna on those ROMs though, also refer to the Korean thread in the General section for more info.
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Thanks! How will I find out the model number? Behind the battery?
swapnilraj said:
The model number on it is?
If its one of the following
M250S / M250K / M250L
you are good to go as they are compatible with the international ROMs you might loose the functionality of TV antenna on those ROMs though, also refer to the Korean thread in the General section for more info.
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After checking out the Korean thread, I'm not sure what you mean by "compatible with international ROMs".
Do you mean I can just flash any custom ROM I want with full functionality? (except, of course, the TV).
petruuus said:
After checking out the Korean thread, I'm not sure what you mean by "compatible with international ROMs".
Do you mean I can just flash any custom ROM I want with full functionality? (except, of course, the TV).
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Yes. I'm in Mongolia, and I bought a Korean Galaxy S2. You can essentially flash it so that it thinks it is an international version. The only thing that won't work is the radio/tv tuner. You'll be fine, and you'll save money on it. I say go for it. Luckily, unlike the Galaxy Note, the S2 is a device where Korean and International versions are nearly identical.
duraaraa said:
Yes. I'm in Mongolia, and I bought a Korean Galaxy S2. You can essentially flash it so that it thinks it is an international version. The only thing that won't work is the radio/tv tuner. You'll be fine, and you'll save money on it. I say go for it. Luckily, unlike the Galaxy Note, the S2 is a device where Korean and International versions are nearly identical.
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Thanks! I'm an absolute noob when it comes to Android, but let's say I root it and install CM on it, it should work like an international version? That's what you mean by "flash it"?
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Thanks! I'm an absolute noob when it comes to Android, but let's say I root it and install CM on it, it should work like an international version? That's what you mean by "flash it"?
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Yes it should, for when you buy it, you can use the international ROMs on it through these instructions.
Before you go about flashing anything blindly though.... where you asked:
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Thanks! How will I find out the model number? Behind the battery?
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The answer is: yes. Look at the model number behind the battery. What does it say?
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Before you go about flashing anything blindly though.... where you asked:
The answer is: yes. Look at the model number behind the battery. What does it say?
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I don't have the phone yet; I'm thinking of picking one up this week. Now I know which model numbers are ok.
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I don't have the phone yet; I'm thinking of picking one up this week. Now I know which model numbers are ok.
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Just be aware that depending on which model you actually get, some firmwares in the i9100 forums will not work for you, and may in fact brick the device. Do your due diligence with research before flashing any firmwares or kernels.
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Hey Guys,
I was just going through the Samsung's website and reading if the Indian version of the Galaxy S II has NFC or not. Samsung India says in Facebook says that the Indian Version of Galaxy S II will have NFC, however, their website and the page dedicated to the Galaxy S II doesn't have any details of the same.
I was looking around and found something interesting in the SAR Information Page.
For those who don't know what SAR is:
"SAR stands for Specific Absorption Rate which is the unit of measurement for the amount of RF energy absorbed by the body when using a mobile phone. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level in laboratory conditions, the actual SAR level of the phone while operating can be well below this value. This is because the phone is designed to use the minimum power required to reach the network. Therefore, the closer you are to a base station, the more likely it is that the actual SAR level will be lower."
There was some research done and it was concluded that the Samsung Galaxy S II has one of the lowest levels of SAR value when compared to other phones.(0.338 W/kg.) (Research was not done by Samsung! )
I was looking at any confirmation regarding the same and came across the SAR Information Page.
Have a look(attached image).
The webpage clearly shows that there are three versions- GT-I9100, GT-I9100G, GT-I9100T.
Anyone have any idea what this could be?
I am going to check out other regional sites of Samsung to find out if the information there is any different.
Not able to locate the Galaxy S II website in the Samsung Australia Site, where it has been released on May 27th.
EDIT: Was able to get the Firmware download informationAttachment)
Will be checking on the UK Site now.
There are about a dozen versions, aren't there? They have slightly different, and in some cases completely different, numbers. The version coming to ntt docomo in Japan is SGH-N033, and the version going to Telstra in Australia is GT-I9100T.
Yes let's hope these differing versions allow for changes...especially in radio design...hopefully to improve some of the issues around wifi reception some are experiencing, and also maybe some of the screen tint issues!
ndnesh said:
The webpage clearly shows that there are three versions- GT-I9100, GT-I9100G, GT-I9100T.
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I heard about
GT-I9100: 1st version, eg. in Europe without NFC
GT-I9101: with NFC
GT-I9103: I9100 with NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core processor
Recently I've been reviewing the Samsung Galaxy S II for Samsung. Tested out the i9100 European version. It works like a charm.
But when I was asked to swap it with another version, an i9100G, the whole OS is buggy. It's running android 2.3.4, but it doesn't seem to work well.
I guess this is the pre-build, not the final version.
L0rDKadaj said:
Recently I've been reviewing the Samsung Galaxy S II for Samsung. Tested out the i9100 European version. It works like a charm.
But when I was asked to swap it with another version, an i9100G, the whole OS is buggy. It's running android 2.3.4, but it doesn't seem to work well.
I guess this is the pre-build, not the final version.
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Wow!! Thats some news!! Can you please post some pics of the I9100G , if possible? and also, a pic showing that its running on 2.3.4??
Thanks in Advance!
please refer to my post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14808534&postcount=1194
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please refer to my post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=14808534&postcount=1194
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LOL Dude thats my post.... Got the link wrong?
ndnesh said:
Not able to locate the Galaxy S II website in the Samsung Australia Site, where it has been released on May 27th.
EDIT: Was able to get the Firmware download informationAttachment)
Will be checking on the UK Site now.
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Hi, can you post the URL of this firmware download page please? I cannot find it at all.
Big thanks
aussie_boi said:
Hi, can you post the URL of this firmware download page please? I cannot find it at all.
Big thanks
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Here you go:
I got it by searching for gt-i9100 in the search field, and looking at software. however, i am not sure if it will let you download
http://www.samsung.com/au/function/...t.do?keywords=gt-19100&input_keyword=gt-19100
Thank you. Yep, cannot download the firmware, even if reg'd.
I was about to get the SGS2 LTE and plan to flash it soon after getting it.. however I noticed all roms are currently made for the original 4g model.
I am not an expert but I know what I am doing for the most part (being an HD2 owner for 2 years). there are two issues I see... sorry, in advance, for the lingo i use
1) the LTE has 4 soft buttons in the front (like the infuse).. whereas the original has a hard button in the front. which means "Base rom" would be different, no?
2) I don't this is a big problem but ill ask any ways... All current roms are made for 4G so will that mean that the phone will only work on 4g, assuming the button problem is resolved?
If there is another thread that will answer this please let me know and ill remove this thread. I just could find anything. I clicked search thread, but only threads regarding random discussion about the lte version pop up.
Lol the LTE model hasn't been released yet... Sooooo yeah.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
Please use the Q&A Forum for questions Thanks
Moving to Q&A
Rogers Samsung Galaxy S 2 lte
The Snapdragon processor will mean a delay on any custom ROM cooking until it is released. I pre ordered but feel confident it will get a lot of the ROM' s and kernels from G S 2 HSPA+ i9000.
What is the device name for the LTE? ~model. Number
Reprise420 said:
The Snapdragon processor will mean a delay on any custom ROM cooking until it is released. I pre ordered but feel confident it will get a lot of the ROM' s and kernels from G S 2 HSPA+ i9000.
What is the device name for the LTE? ~model. Number
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I'm pretty sure the model number is I727. I came across this http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php/1731269-Samsung-Galaxy-S-II-LTE-coming-to-Rogers
KayvinM said:
I'm pretty sure the model number is I727. I came across this http://www.howardforums.com/showthread.php/1731269-Samsung-Galaxy-S-II-LTE-coming-to-Rogers
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Thanks I was trying to figure out what the model number was .. might make it easier to look for roms in the future
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Lol the LTE model hasn't been released yet... Sooooo yeah.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
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I only ask because I was about to pre-order the phone as it will be coming out soon in canada for the rogers network and i need my custom roms
Different hardware so it wouldn't work unless you looking to make a nice paperweight.
thanks for the info ... even though it made me cry a bit
roms for rogers LTE
hey all , i just upgraded from the captivate to the
rogers samsung galazy s2 LTE
been searching and readign forums here for 2 days trying to locate best way to root this phone , and find a thread with roms on it
beig totally lost at all the different variations of the s2,lte ect.
anyone able to point me in the right direction for a list of roms for the actual rogers lte version and way of rooting it.
finding it verry hard to find anythign for this phone ,
thanks !
ex-28 said:
hey all , i just upgraded from the captivate to the
rogers samsung galazy s2 LTE
been searching and readign forums here for 2 days trying to locate best way to root this phone , and find a thread with roms on it
beig totally lost at all the different variations of the s2,lte ect.
anyone able to point me in the right direction for a list of roms for the actual rogers lte version and way of rooting it.
finding it verry hard to find anythign for this phone ,
thanks !
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Here you go, http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1399 That's the thread for the AT&T Skyrocket but the Rogers version is identical.
thanks verry much appreciated !!!!!
What is the difference between these two models? And can I uses anything or everything from the I9100 (root, roms, etc.) on the 777? Hope to have one this week to play with and dont know where to start. Why is there not a seperate 777 section?
Thanks everyone!
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What is the difference between these two models? And can I uses anything or everything from the I9100 (root, roms, etc.) on the 777? Hope to have one this week to play with and dont know where to start. Why is there not a seperate 777 section?
Thanks everyone!
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What are you talking about, there is a section for it. Also not everything from the i9100 will work on AT&T version, since they have completely different kernels and what not. Your best bet to find what's available is at the at&t gs2 section.
Disfected said:
What are you talking about, there is a section for it. Also not everything from the i9100 will work on AT&T version, since they have completely different kernels and what not. Your best bet to find what's available is at the at&t gs2 section.
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Thanks,
Looked under Samsung and Galaxy and did not see it.....
I will look some more....
its close to the bottom or the main forums listing page!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1301
Ok, so yesterday i bought a SG3 from Telus(Im from New-Brunswick Canada, so its Telus or Bell)... but the thing is, its not a I9300, its a SGH-I747M.... so i was wondering, if anyone knows about the hardware? Is it similar to the i9300? can i use the i9300 roots/recovery/kernels etc? Thanks
Canadian Galaxy S3 root
I just rooted my Rogers S3, i have the same model as you ..
This post here is a step by step on how to do it.
short url code on google:
goo.gl/ Bh4y4
Remove the space, i'm new here, and not allowed to post links.
Good Luck!
sherifyousri said:
I just rooted my Rogers S3, i have the same model as you ..
This post here is a step by step on how to do it.
short url code on google:
goo.gl/ Bh4y4
Remove the space, i'm new here, and not allowed to post links.
Good Luck!
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Thanks for the reply, this is a nice guide, but i already rooted the phone, thing is, i want to use a custom rom, and there is no forums for the SGH-I747M or whatever, so im wondering if the I9300 roms/kernels work for it
Sorry not sure if this helps you, but there are other S3 forums.
I would think the telus/bell/rogers devices are more similar to the AT&T version, as it is also designated a similar model number SCH-I747.
Link to the other forums here; http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1667
According to www.pdadb.net your i747 is similar to AT&T's S3 http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&id=3602&c=samsung_sgh-i747_galaxy_s_iii_lte
BUT I would recommend you do a lot more research and ask the devs in that section before trying anything. As you will most probably end up messing your phone up in using something incompatible.
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Thanks for the reply, this is a nice guide, but i already rooted the phone, thing is, i want to use a custom rom, and there is no forums for the SGH-I747M or whatever, so im wondering if the I9300 roms/kernels work for it
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I would definitely not use anything meant for the i9300 on your device as it is not hardware compatible, different CPU (quad samsung vs dual qualcomm)
clockcycle said:
Sorry not sure if this helps you, but there are other S3 forums.
I would think the telus/bell/rogers devices are more similar to the AT&T version, as it is also designated a similar model number SCH-I747.
Link to the other forums here; http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1667
According to www.pdadb.net your i747 is similar to AT&T's S3 http://pdadb.net/index.php?m=specs&id=3602&c=samsung_sgh-i747_galaxy_s_iii_lte
BUT I would recommend you do a lot more research and ask the devs in that section before trying anything. As you will most probably end up messing your phone up in using something incompatible.
I would definitely not use anything meant for the i9300 on your device as it is not hardware compatible, different CPU (quad samsung vs dual qualcomm)
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Allright thanks for all that information i will post in the other section and see whats comes up ^_^
Hi I live in Hong Kong and recently Samsung released N7005 in Hong Kong which have the exact same specification as I717 except LTE running 1800/2600 instead. Do anyone know if I can use the I717 rom? The stock ICS 4.0.4 is really draining battery and I am hoping I can upgrade to Jellybean to solve the problem.
Thanks.
NOoo! They are not the same, that's why they have different model numbers.
If you flash a rom from a different model you will hard brick your phone. And same specifications doesn't make them the same.
Ranger is correct ...
"DO NOT" flash any of the roms to that device .....
It would brick instantly ....g
Here is a partition listing from the i717. If yours is the same you may be in luck.
I would just unzip the ROM you would like, and verify the partitions being updated are correct.
You mentioned different radio bands which indicates a different radio chip ...
And I'm certain other chips are different also ...g
zonyl said:
Here is a partition listing from the i717. If yours is the same you may be in luck.
I would just unzip the ROM you would like, and verify the partitions being updated are correct.
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This advice is insane.
@zonyl, why don't you flash the N7003 rom on your phone and prove you're right?
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You mentioned different radio bands which indicates a different radio chip ...
And I'm certain other chips are different also ...g
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Agreed.
iPhones have the same specs as our phone because they have to work on the network. That surely doesn't make them the same as our note.
rangercaptain said:
This advice is insane.
@zonyl, why don't you flash the N7003 rom on your phone and prove you're right?
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Agreed.
iPhones have the same specs as our phone because they have to work on the network. That surely doesn't make them the same as our note.
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So quick to say no, without even knowing the facts yourself. Im trying to help, not teach ignorance.
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So quick to say no, without even knowing the facts yourself. Im trying to help, not teach ignorance.
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Could it be I actually know what I'm talking about?
Prove you are correct by flashing a rom from another model phone. I'll be waiting here with the contact information for the JTAG repair.
Zonyl,
I believe that ranger is correct .
And while it "might " be possible to get a rom functioning on the device, an immediate problem presents itself . The first being a compatible modem.
We dont have one. And second, the kernel image. Again we don't have one. And attempting to flash "any " current version of either one would lock up the device, and brick it.
It isn't that we aren't willing to try, it is a simple fact that the device in question has incompatible hardware, and we cannot tell users to flash based on specifications alone.
The model numbers are very different, and the radio interface chip as well.
I'm sorry for my short attitude toward the OP, but I am simply preventing what I know will happen ....a brick .....g
kalunlee said:
Hi I live in Hong Kong and recently Samsung released N7005 in Hong Kong which have the exact same specification as I717 except LTE running 1800/2600 instead. Do anyone know if I can use the I717 rom? The stock ICS 4.0.4 is really draining battery and I am hoping I can upgrade to Jellybean to solve the problem.
Thanks.
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ok take the advice of these guys ranger and G, i would also say, since not knowing your level of ROM cooking or flashing...not a good idea to try what you may be thinking...not saying or thinking your knowledge is low...ok
zonyl said:
Here is a partition listing from the i717. If yours is the same you may be in luck.
I would just unzip the ROM you would like, and verify the partitions being updated are correct.
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zony thanks it is understood that you are trying to help which is great, but like i said above not knowing the level of knowledge of the OP, we could be sending him to brick city, kk, pls do not take this in the wrong way, or maybe have the OP do some more homework since he looking and wanting to learn.
thanks
kalunlee said:
Hi I live in Hong Kong and recently Samsung released N7005 in Hong Kong which have the exact same specification as I717 except LTE running 1800/2600 instead. Do anyone know if I can use the I717 rom? The stock ICS 4.0.4 is really draining battery and I am hoping I can upgrade to Jellybean to solve the problem.
Thanks.
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Hello there Kalunlee,
I also got the N7005 from Hong Kong. Did you manage to get it root somehow? How did you manage to do that?
Thanks,
plee85
bigjoe2675 said:
ok take the advice of these guys ranger and G, i would also say, since not knowing your level of ROM cooking or flashing...not a good idea to try what you may be thinking...not saying or thinking your knowledge is low...ok
zony thanks it is understood that you are trying to help which is great, but like i said above not knowing the level of knowledge of the OP, we could be sending him to brick city, kk, pls do not take this in the wrong way, or maybe have the OP do some more homework since he looking and wanting to learn.
thanks
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Sorry it wasn't apparent, I was going to gauge the op's knowledge based on their response to mine.
I appreciate your rational comment though!
zonyl said:
Sorry it wasn't apparent, I was going to gauge the op's knowledge based on their response to mine.
I appreciate your rational comment though!
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no problem...good job k,
Short answer......... No......... re-purposing a band from 1800 to say 1700 poses alot of different issues... The biggest problem is that even when you get everything technically correct, there are micro ground-plane issues that eventually make the modem go out of whack (sorry for the simpleton answer) and even when it works it will remain buggy, the other things that will need to be changed are a recipe for bricking... So no......... BTW, I was successful in the modem modifying on the ATT NOTE using on to TMO system. Only major problem was it would cause a FC on the modem and drop calls..... so even with knowledge it is a gamble at best.
kalunlee said:
Hi I live in Hong Kong and recently Samsung released N7005 in Hong Kong which have the exact same specification as I717 except LTE running 1800/2600 instead. Do anyone know if I can use the I717 rom? The stock ICS 4.0.4 is really draining battery and I am hoping I can upgrade to Jellybean to solve the problem.
Thanks.
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. . . I was successful in the modem modifying on the ATT NOTE using on to TMO system. . .
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When you say "modem modifying" do you mean flashing another modem or do you mean rewriting the mdm.bin file?
The 1700 band isn't exactly 1700 - its like 1650 to 1750 likewise the 1800 is 1750 to 1850, so t-mobile works with this phone due to the marginal touching of the bands. Its inconsistant at best.