[QA][SGS2][Newbies][Experienced Users][RCs] New members friendly QA thread
Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-I9100 and variants) Help Thread
Welcome all XDA members to the New Members Friendly Q&A Thread!
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Welcome to the Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-I9100 and variants) help thread! You can ask all questions here without the need of background knowledge. This thread is dedicated to solve users problems, so if you don't want to start a new thread for your question, ask it here. Members ready to help will be monitoring this thread and provide answers as soon as possible.
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Welcome all XDA members to the New Members Friendly Q&A Thread!
The Samsung Galaxy SII forum is very popular and we often find threads / posts created with repeated questions that have previously been answered.
That, apart of being against the rules (since the first rule of XDA is search before posting) contribute to flame wars, angry users, etc.
The intention of this thread is to offer an area where new XDA members and old members alike, can ask their questions without fear of ridicule or abuse.
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Originally, this thread was created and maintained by some experienced users who were also Recognized Contributors on XDA (RC's).
Now, talking about Recognized Contributors (RC's), what are they? :
See the Announcement of the Recognized Contributor's and their Code of Conduct on the XDA portal.
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INDEX of ROMs [Android Development Forum]
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[INDEX of GUIDES/TUTORIALS] SGS2 GT-I9100
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Forum Rules by MikeChannon
Frequently Asked Questions by KidCarter93
[HOW TO]Make The Most Of The XDA App by KidCarter93
[GUIDE] - XDA New User Guide - Getting started on XDA by mf2112
[HOW TO] make a good THREAD, POST, QUESTION and POLL by saywhatt
[Guide/Info] What you need to include to get help by kilometers4
[28 Aug 2012][ICS]Universal Rooting for most ICS phones, Any ROM, now with CWM6 by Phil3759
[Guide]NOOB Guide To Set File Permission's [28-08-2012] by Sun90
[GUIDE] ROOT/UNROOT Stock ICS Firmware without flashing unsecure kernel by Rachmat3
[Guide] Getting a Moderator's Help by TonyStark
[GUIDE] Fix an unflashable or soft bricked GSII (I9100G/M/P/T VERSION INCLUDED) by Phistachio
[GUIDE][NOOB Friendly]How to make a good signature[NOOB Friendly][GUIDE] by dorianborovina
Android Terms,Slang & Definitions UPDATED 07/08/(READ THIS BEFORE POSTING QUESTIONS!) by Diablo67
[REF] CWM - ClockWorkMod menu options & Partitions– GENERAL KNOWLEDGE by ZACQ8
[Bible] Galaxy S II Bible: Complete reference (updated 01/02/12) by sekhargreen
Postcount limit in developmental fora by 12aon
[GUIDE] Recover your IMEI in 9 steps by vaskodogamagmail
New here? READ THIS THREAD FIRST. What Is Recovery & Download Mode? by pulser_g2
Want To Post In Development? by KidCarter93
[GUIDE][Troubleshoot a failed Odin flash] by Hopper8
[GUIDE][ICS/JB] 26/12 - Flash Stock firmware/ROM + Root & SIM Unlock[AIO] by GamingDj
[Guide] How to root and Flash new ROM on SGS2 for newbie. by avirk
[INFO][APP SETUP] Lockscreen Notifications on Android [4.2+] by Hopper8
NOTE: If anyone finds another "newbie dedicated" guide that I don't have listed here, please send me a PM and I will add it.
Thanks in advance.
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Contrary to what a lot of people expect, the thanks-meter does not figure at all in determining a users tag.
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Ok my question:
My baseband-version of my ICS-version is i19100BULP6
So my number is LP6
What does this mean?
Since almost all themes don't support LP6.
So my questions:
1. Why don't they support this version?
2. Are they ever going to support it?
3. If I flash a custom ROM will I be able to use the ICS Domination theme then?
Thanks
jorricks said:
Ok my question:
My baseband-version of my ICS-version is i19100BULP6
So my number is LP6
What does this mean?
It means your modem is LP6
Since almost all themes don't support LP6.
Baseband is NOT the firmware so you are looking at the wrong code for custom roms .
BASICS.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
jje
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help.
i m a android fan boy but every time i buy a phone i get dissapointed very soon currently i have galaxy s2 everything is ok except battery life now plz dont tell me how to increase battery life , i am a software developer!! fanboy i m a crazy user of phone kindly suggest me a high end phone and my special requirements are camera and battery life both should b outstanding with a best cpu also. i hve already checked htc one s and one x and sony xperia s but all are not very satisfactory in terms of battry also htc one x has average camera. galaxy s 3 will b available after a month in my country any other suggestion plzz for me??: what should i buy? thanks in advance and dont say me to leave android
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i m a android fan boy but every time i buy a phone i get dissapointed very soon currently i have galaxy s2 everything is ok except battery life now plz dont tell me how to increase battery life , i am a software developer!! fanboy i m a crazy user of phone kindly suggest me a high end phone and my special requirements are camera and battery life both should b outstanding with a best cpu also. i hve already checked htc one s and one x and sony xperia s but all are not very satisfactory in terms of battry also htc one x has average camera. galaxy s 3 will b available after a month in my country any other suggestion plzz for me??: what should i buy? thanks in advance and dont say me to leave android
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There is no need to get defencive about your question, not everyone on this forum will snap at you for asking a question, if members do just ignore them. I would say that your best bet is wait for the samsung Galaxy s III, also is your phone rooted have you tried diffrent roms and kernels, to improve the battery life of your Galaxy S II and you would be able to tinker with you cpu.
Help Needed for a complete NOOB
Hi all, new member as i just got a samsung galaxy S2!
Ok, so i have bought a sgs2 of a friend at work. He was messing with it(trying to root it, he thinks) and did something wrong and messed it up, so i bought it of him for very cheap to have a go at fixing it. Things that are wrong with it - when you turn the phone on it just comes up with samsung Galaxy S2 gt-19100 with a yellow triangle under it, it wont go any further. I can get into the download menu, but i cant get into the menu to do a factory reset. Another thing is it will not charge, when i plug it in to the mains or a pc it just comes up with a battery and a little circle inside it, but dosnt move and dosnt charge! O and yet another thing i dont now what firmware was on it before, but i no it was O2 if thats any help. If i have left anything out that you need to no, ill be hear all night trying to get this thing going! Is it even possible for this to be fixed as i had a good look threw this website and the internet and cant find anything about this. I can post pics if needed!
Thanks
Ps. i hope i have put this in the right place, If not please feel free to move or remove.
JJEgan said:
jorricks said:
Ok my question:
My baseband-version of my ICS-version is i19100BULP6
So my number is LP6
What does this mean?
It means your modem is LP6
Since almost all themes don't support LP6.
Baseband is NOT the firmware so you are looking at the wrong code for custom roms .
BASICS.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1125282
jje
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So thanks for your help but I'm a noob and where to get my Firmware version ?
And could you please answer my other question 2
Also I looked at the Basics link you gave but I can't find info about it
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Ps. i hope i have put this in the right place, If not please feel free to move or remove.
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This is the right place, but I didn't see your post here when I I replied to your thread (which is in the wrong place) here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1649124
eoincruiser said:
Hi all, new member as i just got a samsung galaxy S2!
Ok, so i have bought a sgs2 of a friend at work. He was messing with it(trying to root it, he thinks) and did something wrong and messed it up, so i bought it of him for very cheap to have a go at fixing it. Things that are wrong with it - when you turn the phone on it just comes up with samsung Galaxy S2 gt-19100 with a yellow triangle under it, it wont go any further. I can get into the download menu, but i cant get into the menu to do a factory reset. Another thing is it will not charge, when i plug it in to the mains or a pc it just comes up with a battery and a little circle inside it, but dosnt move and dosnt charge! O and yet another thing i dont now what firmware was on it before, but i no it was O2 if thats any help. If i have left anything out that you need to no, ill be hear all night trying to get this thing going! Is it even possible for this to be fixed as i had a good look threw this website and the internet and cant find anything about this. I can post pics if needed!
Thanks
Ps. i hope i have put this in the right place, If not please feel free to move or remove.
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Ok so the yellow triangle means he tried to flash an inscure kernel, which is fine but you seem to have got into boot loop. When you connect the phone to the computer does the computer recognise the phone. If it does then you can flash a stock firmware from here all the instructions you need are on that website.
jorricks said:
where to get my Firmware version ?
And could you please answer my other question 2
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Settings --> About phone --> Build number. I suspect yours is LPC rather than LP6, but that's just a guess.
jorricks said:
Since almost all themes don't support LP6.
So my questions:
1. Why don't they support this version?
2. Are they ever going to support it?
3. If I flash a custom ROM will I be able to use the ICS Domination theme then?
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2). I can't answer this question definitively because I don't yet know your build number yet, but themes and mods tend to be released for popular ROMs, you can always change.
3). You can see in the relevant thread which ROMs are supported http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1334922 which at the time of writing appears to be LP3, LPS, LP4, LP7, LP8, LP9.
oinkylicious said:
Settings --> About phone --> Build number. I suspect yours is LPC rather than LP6, but that's just a guess.
2). I can't answer this question definitively because I don't yet know your build number yet, but themes and mods tend to be released for popular ROMs, you can always change.
3). You can see in the relevant thread which ROMs are supported http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1334922 which at the time of writing appears to be LP3, LPS, LP4, LP7, LP8, LP9.
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Yes indead it was LPC! Thx for all your support guys Going to search for a rom now
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So my next question is about wipes
You have different kind of wipes and I can't find anywhere what they mean..
1. wipe data/factory reset
2. wipe dalvik cache
3. full wipe
4. wipe cache partition
5. when they say "wipe your date" what does that mean?
I would like to know what it removes and so if it deletes all my settings, files, or just cache.
jorricks said:
Yes indead it was LPC! Thx for all your support guys Going to search for a rom now
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So my next question is about wipes
You have different kind of wipes and I can't find anywhere what they mean..
1. wipe data/factory reset
2. wipe dalvik cache
3. full wipe
4. wipe cache partition
5. when they say "wipe your date" what does that mean?
I would like to know what it removes and so if it deletes all my settings, files, or just cache.
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1. Will wipe all of you apps, data, settings, e.t.c
2. That is to do with your apps and will do nothing to your phone that you will see, it is recomended that you wipe this when flashing rom or gapps as a make sure.
3. Same a the first
4. This will wipe a number of files, but nothing that you will see.
5. When they say wipe your data they mean 1 and 4, sometimes 2 if you are flashing Gapps
jorricks said:
Yes indead it was LPC! Thx for all your support guys Going to search for a rom now
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So my next question is about wipes
You have different kind of wipes and I can't find anywhere what they mean..
1. wipe data/factory reset
2. wipe dalvik cache
3. full wipe
4. wipe cache partition
5. when they say "wipe your date" what does that mean?
I would like to know what it removes and so if it deletes all my settings, files, or just cache.
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To know what do these "wipes" really do, read the last item of "Roll up Sticky Threads" on first post of this thread .
ZAC
s.d.oconnor said:
There is no need to get defencive about your question, not everyone on this forum will snap at you for asking a question, if members do just ignore them. I would say that your best bet is wait for the samsung Galaxy s III, also is your phone rooted have you tried diffrent roms and kernels, to improve the battery life of your Galaxy S II and you would be able to tinker with you cpu.
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plz suggest me which rom should i install to get all functionaliries plus increaes battrey life
n70shan said:
plz suggest me which rom should i install to get all functionaliries plus increaes battrey life
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You may receive personal suggestions from the members based on their experience on the different ROM, but XDA moderaters dont like this question since there are lot of hardworks being made by the Developers during cooking of their ROM, all have got their own features, you have to test them untill you find a best for you....
read this rule : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1612881
ZACQ8 said:
You may receive personal suggestions from the members based on their experience on the different ROM, but XDA moderaters dont like this question since there are lot of hardworks being made by the Developers during cooking of their ROM, all have got their own features, you have to test them untill you find a best for you....
read this rule : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1612881
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ok i understand but i dont have much time to try all roms so plz u suggest me the best one with all best functions plus best battrey life thanks.! and complete guide how to install that. Also plz tell me should i use official extended battrey by samsung of 2000mah?? is it usefull for me?
n70shan said:
ok i understand but i dont have much time to try all roms so plz u suggest me the best one with all best functions plus best battrey life thanks.! and complete guide how to install that. Also plz tell me should i use official extended battrey by samsung of 2000mah?? is it usefull for me?
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Ok one of the most used roms is here, although you need to be rooted to install this rom on your phone.
Related
I am new to xda, and have recently got a usa variant of the galaxy player 5.0. I have already rooted it and was wondering if someone could recommend a stable and nice rom for me to use? Also, does any ics kernel yet exist for this player ( or even better jellybean)?
Look forward working with this great forum and player!
If you guys need developers or testers for rom development count me in!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1720457 Here's all the rom for both the 4.0 and 5.0. For ICS on the 5.0 here's the thread. I believe it is listed by which is updated the most. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1832697 but I'm not sure if it is a full working ROM without any problems.
Thanks
Thanks for the information , do you know how to start my own thread I am making for the rom im working on? When I click on make a new thread it says you have to get moderator permission first? Any ideas.
spartacus279 said:
Thanks for the information , do you know how to start my own thread I am making for the rom im working on? When I click on make a new thread it says you have to get moderator permission first? Any ideas.
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Are you doing it in the development section? Because if you are I think you have to have 10 thanked post to do so. If you're posting here than it should work. But I think you have to contact chrisd1a1 which is the forum moderator for the GP4.0 and 5.0 development. Hope this helps.
spartacus279 said:
Thanks for the information , do you know how to start my own thread I am making for the rom im working on? When I click on make a new thread it says you have to get moderator permission first? Any ideas.
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Hello,
The xda community requires 10 "thanked" post contributions before you enabled to post within the development forums. The purpose is to encourage new people to read through the threads before just repeating the same questions consistently. I believe you can still technically post in the general forums any question you have, just remember to thank other people's post and to give your two cents for the new newbie.
I bought my S2 with official ICS 4.0.4 in it and I wanted to try Jelly bean so I flashed XXLSJ with odin, i replaced the PDA, PHONE and CSC..
I don't like it and I want to go back to official... Can somebody give me the latest official ICS? I have been searching for hours here, found one that has only the PDA file... phone won't boot with it...
Have you tried the FIRST post of Original Android developemnet section? either way: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
choose the one you had before and it should work out.
Regards.
Just give me the link to the latest one that can be updated with Kies.
D_avi_D said:
Just give me the link to the latest one that can be updated with Kies.
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Firstly, ever thought about saying "please" instead of just demanding? This isnt your personal tech support site, its a community of smartphone/tablet enthusiasts and developers.
Second, How do you expect anybody to be able to link you when you dont even give such basic info like what model your actual S2 device is?
Third, Rule #1 of xda rules says you should use search before creating topics as its extremely likely you topic has already been created so no need to be re-created and that is the case here. If you had searched you would find the topics that have the stock carrier roms or people linking to http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3.
In future please respect XDA and use search and have courtesy when asking for help instead of demanding it.
TheATHEiST said:
Firstly, ever thought about saying "please" instead of just demanding? This isnt your personal tech support site, its a community of smartphone/tablet enthusiasts and developers.
Second, How do you expect anybody to be able to link you when you dont even give such basic info like what model your actual S2 device is?
Third, Rule #1 of xda rules says you should use search before creating topics as its extremely likely you topic has already been created so no need to be re-created and that is the case here. If you had searched you would find the topics that have the stock carrier roms or people linking to http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3.
In future please respect XDA and use search and have courtesy when asking for help instead of demanding it.
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Thank you very much!
[SIZE=+3]Frequently Asked Questions[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+2]Samsung Galaxy S II I9100[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]*NOTICE* To put an end to some of the unneeded posts in this thread, this thread will be remaining locked. If there's anything which needs to be added to this FAQ, please PM me and I'll get back to you ASAP![/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]This a short list of frequently asked questions in this device forum and the answers often given as a response. It should serve as a starting point for gathering knowledge and finding solutions to many common problems. Please only post in this thread with feedback on how to improve this document. Do not post "Thank you" type responses. If you have additional questions or require more help, try to find an existing thread or create your own. Do not use this as a general help thread.[/SIZE]
[SIZE=+1]Q1: What's the difference between "Development" and "Original Development"?[/SIZE]
Here are the rough guidelines as to what should be placed in "Original Development":
*Official release of highly original and upstream custom ROMs (built from the ground up with significant original development within them).
*Official releases/development of such original ROMs, perhaps posted by the maintainer or their nominated person.
*A significant "first" in development for a device. This is something which took considerable time/effort and is generally accepted by developers to be non-trivial.
*Kernels which are built with beneficial changes that are not simply pulled from other kernels already available.
*Tools and utilities with a clear purpose, and which are well-made, and useful to users. They should have an element of originality, either in purpose or through significant improvement in the means of operation.
*Significant port of a ROM from one device to another, giving enhanced features or functionality to the users of the target device.
All other development work goes into "Android Development".
[SIZE=+1]Q2: How do I root my phone?[/SIZE]
There are a few different ways you can root your phone. Below are a couple of threads to help you successfully root your SII;
CF-ROOT 5.6 - This is a rooted kernel which will root your stock firmware and add busybox & ClockWorkMod recovery onto your device.
ROOT/UNROOT stock firmware without flashing insecure kernel - This simply roots your stock kernel so you don't have to flash a different kernel to your device.
Universal Rooting for most phones [ICS/JB] - This thread lists other methods to root your device, which I have not written here.
*NOTE* Always be sure to double check everything you read and follow the instructions carefully.
[SIZE=+1]Q3: What are download mode and recovery and how can I enter them?[/SIZE]
Download mode and recovery are very important in the rooting world and you will likely hear a lot about them.
Read the following thread to get a brief description of what they are and how to enter them - What is recovery and download mode?
[SIZE=+1]Q4: When I turn my phone on, I see a yellow triangle. What is it and how can I get rid of it?[/SIZE]
It will appear if you have flashed a non-official kernel from download mode. If you flash kernels using CWM recovery, Mobile Odin etc. you won't get this yellow triangle.
The easiest ways to remove it are to use the app Triangle Away OR use a USB Jig.
[SIZE=+1]Q5: How can I fix a boot loop/ how can I recover from a soft bricked phone?[/SIZE]
Fixing a boot loop is really easy and straightforward. All you have to do is boot into recovery, wipe cache partition and then go to Advanced > Wipe dalvik cache. If that doesn't work, wipe data/factory reset and then boot up your phone.
If you are soft bricked, simply read and follow the instructions of the following thread and you'll soon recover your device - Fix an unflashable or soft bricked GSII.
[SIZE=+1]Q6: What is the best ROM/kernel/modem?[/SIZE]
Honestly, there is no "best". It's all based on personal choice. For example; I may like heavily customizing my ROMs whereas you may like it to look at basic as possible. The best thing you can do is to just test out different ROMs/kernels/modems and see which you prefer.
Also, please don't ask which is the best because your post will likely be deleted as it's against forum rules to ask that question.
[SIZE=+1]Q7: What does dual-booting mean?[/SIZE]
Dual-booting allows you to run 2 different ROMs on your device at the same time. In doing so, it means rather than having to restore old backups or keep flashing between different ROMs, you can simply switch between the 2 you want to use.
Read the following thread for more details on dual-booting and how to dual-boot - How To Dual Boot Using Siyah Kernel.
[SIZE=+1]Q8: I hear a lot about ADB. What is it?[/SIZE]
Find out everything you need to know by reading the following thread - ADB Workshop and Guide for everyone.
[SIZE=+1]Q9: Am I required to backup my ROM before flashing anything else?[/SIZE]
No you're not, but it is definitely a good idea because if you don't do a backup and then something goes wrong, it means that you'll lose all your apps, data etc. It just saves a lot of hassle.
[SIZE=+1]Q10: Why is my battery running out so quickly?[/SIZE]
If you had bad battery life from the moment you got the phone then you're best options are either to buy a new battery OR send your phone to be repaired.
If, however, you used to have good battery life but now it's poor it could be because of a few different reasons. Either you overuse your phone and don't charge it enough, you may have too many apps installed, it could be because of the ROM or kernel you're using etc.
Try troubleshooting the problem, so if you have a lot of apps (for example), uninstall some of them and see if it helps.
If you'd like to analyze your battery stats and optimize your battery life, please check out the BetterBatteryStats thread.
For some more general tips on how to increase battery life, read the following thread - Battery Saving Tips.
The following thread is another useful option if you'd like to improve your battery life - The Complete Guide For Maximum Battery Life.
[SIZE=+1]Q11: What is the difference between the different Samsung Galaxy SII models?[/SIZE]
The main differences are hardware and region. Some variations will have better hardware than others. Some will have a slightly different look to the body of the phone itself. Some are also specific to certain carriers. To learn more about the Galaxy SII variants, please read the following link - Samsung Galaxy SII variants.
*NOTE* If you have a device other than Samsung Galaxy SII I9100 then this FAQ is not suited to you.
[SIZE=+1]Q12: My phone cannot make calls, send messages or use mobile data. I found my IMEI as missing or starting with 0049. What do I do?[/SIZE]
Have a look through the following thread for a solution to this problem - How to recover IMEI in nine steps
Also, here's a video tutorial on how to restore IMEI using kTool:
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Guys, lets only post useful or "need to update" posts in this thread as per the OP´s request. Thanks.
D.O.C
XDA Senior Moderator
Hey KC
in the first place :Thumbup: for the good wrk ma8
For the Galaxy S2 variants may be the link below been added to Q10 would do good in my Opinion
Galaxy S2 and its Variants-Manual
Sun90 said:
Galaxy S2 and its Variants-Manual
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Added. If you have any more additions/corrections, please let me know
Thanks for creating the FAQ thread !
Just a suggestion for Q9:
Maybe you can add a link to BBS thread, as it is the best place for analyzing battery stats and optimizing battery life IMO.
And an example for battery saving tips => http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16973603
I would like to have a link to the New members friendly Q&A thread.
@lt_ter - I'll make the additions later when I get to a computer
Newest addition to the OP - For Q9 I've added the following link - The Complete Guide For Maximum Battery Life
Can you stop asking/answering questions in here?
If you need some help, post your question either in the Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting forum by making a new thread OR post your question in the help thread which is also stickied in this section. Only ask after searching for your answer first though!
This IS NOT a help thread. This is simply an FAQ so NO questions should be being asked or answered in here.
If someone posts something which they shouldn't, just ignore it. I'll see it and report it for removal.
As said previously by myself and a forum moderator, ONLY POST IN THIS THREAD IF YOU HAVE A SUGGESTION/ADDITION TO THE FAQ.
A small suggestion, since many members have been asking about this recently:
Q. My phone cannot make calls, send messages or use mobile data. I found my IMEI as missing or starting with 0049. What do I do?
How to recover IMEI in nine steps:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=17587351
Here's a video tutorial on how to restore IMEI using kTool:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iY9cDkj4CCw&feature=youtube_gdata_player
P.S. Thanks for a great thread!
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
Sent from my SGS II
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A small suggestion, since many members have been asking about this recently:
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Thanks for the suggestion. I've added it to the OP
I've updated the FAQ with Q1 and therefore moved all other questions down the list. Although the question isn't device specific, it still gets asked enough in this forum to warrant me adding it to the FAQ
Add a question in FAQ
Please add the solution for call recording in S2.
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Please add the solution for call recording in S2.
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It's not a frequently asked question so therefore I won't be adding it.
I have installed latest rom v2.4 and its good But whenever i miss calls on my mobile and my phone has 2 missed calls then my phone just keeps rebooting i have tried using different kernels , megawipe but still didnt got any solution and battery backup is also not going very well for me on this rom its lasts for 7-8 hours
I joined this forum to post reply to the below thread but due to some restriction i was unable guys help me !!!
Some More people are Facing same problem i have seen replies on the foxhound thread......
Kindly Someone Pass my message to the below thread it would be Great Help for me !!!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1708371&page=1047
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If anyone could suggest me any other rom pls suggest i want jb but with better battery life i remembered in starting my s3 Remains On for about 24-28 hours but not now
Thank You !
Use a different rom .
f anyone could suggest me any other rom pls suggest i want jb but with better battery life i remembered in starting my s3 Remains On for about 24-28 hours but not now
Against the rules
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This thread is now closed.
1. The reason you currently can't post in a development thread is due to something called the '10 post rule. Have a quick look at the link to find out ways to lift this account limit.
2. As the previous poster said, 'best rom' threads aren't really permitted on XDA, it's just a matter of doing your research and finding a suitable rom which contains the features you require. Take a look in the android development sections and look through all the changelogs and features
Thanks for your co-operation.
Kind regards
Lady Android
Forum Moderator
Excuse me, but how to get help for my device. Bliss S5, Android 4.0.4. ?
Thanks for the kind assistance provided:good:
I don't know for sure but I think you have to have 10 posts first.
I can write 10 times HELP ME, then help ?
Thank you so much ! The forums in Russia is not so accepted!
What are the 10 posts you provide? What kind of information ? Where is the location of missile units in Russia ? ? ?
Why do you have such idiotic demands?
TY VM
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Excuse me, but how to get help for my device. Bliss S5, Android 4.0.4. ?
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This device is not supported by XDA (Don't have a dedicated forum). If you have any questions regarding any issues you are facing with the phone, you can post the question in Questions and Answers section.
karate13master said:
Thanks, been a lot of help!
(Just posting so I can access dev area, need more than 10 posts).
-Sorry
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This is so wrong dude. Run before the Moderator catches you. :laugh:
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This device is not supported by XDA (Don't have a dedicated forum). If you have any questions regarding any issues you are facing with the phone, you can post the question in Questions and Answers section.
Dear coolsandie, as I have not received any help from you , and not honored any attention , I ask you to delete my account . On your forum I do not see any reason to stay . You recommended that the Russian people as the experts of the case. So I cheated. All Russian forums will know how you managed with the newcomers in your forum! Good luck
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BOPOH'Ok said:
Dear coolsandie, as I have not received any help from you , and not honored any attention , I ask you to delete my account . On your forum I do not see any reason to stay . You recommended that the Russian people as the experts of the case. So I cheated. All Russian forums will know how you managed with the newcomers in your forum! Good luck
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Okay, if I understand right I guess if you are looking for a dedicated forum for your device (Bliss S5) then you can request that here: *** New Device Forum Requests ***. Sorry I'm not sure what you are looking for, thus giving these links to help you with your query asked in the first post even though its vague. You can either take them, or not, no issues. Sorry, can't delete your account because I'm just a member just like you and members can't delete another member's account, lol. Good Luck!
Also, you can read this: [GUIDE] - XDA New User Guide - Getting started on XDA
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