Hi All,
I have been searching the forum for two day but didnt found answer..
(May be its stupid to ask ) But I want to know is there any difference b/w the camera quality of Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100 and Galaxy S2 m250s Korean version?
Or any other hardware performance difference b/w both the versions (like processor speed, battery timing e.t.c)
As I know, no.That's why a ms250 can be converted into a I9100.Even ROMs are compatible.And no.They have the same camera
GamingDj said:
As I know, no.That's why a ms250 can be converted into a I9100.Even ROMs are compatible.And no.They have the same camera
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Just need to clarify something here... From what you've said it makes things sound like you can just flash any old i9100 ROM on an M250s. That's not the case, first it must be converted to an i9100 before its compatible. Search up on xda how to do that, there's a few good guides around.
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Hopper8 said:
Just need to clarify something here... From what you've said it makes things sound like you can just flash any old i9100 ROM on an M250s. That's not the case, first it must be converted to an i9100 before its compatible. Search up on xda how to do that, there's a few good guides around.
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Yes Hopper8,that's why I said it can be converted,and ROMs become compatible.
@ GamingDJ
Thanks for the clarification.. So, it means both have same hardware but different firmwares.
@hooper
I have searched the forum and found many threads about converting m250s to i9100, just wondering weather both these models also have same camera, gpu, processing speed etc..
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Hi all. I tried searching but I can't find a clear answer. I hate all these naming schemes carriers use. I'm just looking for clarification.
i727 = Samsung Galaxy S2 with LTE - aka: Skyrocket on AT&T
i777 = Samsung Galaxy S2 without LTE
I've seen videos and tried to find comparisons. If from what I understand these two models look the same, but under the hood they're different enough where roms and kernels aren't compatible.
Also Rogers in Canada has the i727R which I think it probably the same as the i727 Skyrocket, the R simply standing for Rogers. That's just my assumption.
Is any of this correct?
Correct
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Correct - I727 = Skyrocket = 95% identical to the T-Mobile T989.
I777 = Real GS2 (Crapdragon-based units should never have been given the GSII name - it dilutes the brand), 95% identical to the international GT-I9100.
Forums had better be getting cleaned up soon to get the ****rocket out of here and closer to the T989 forums so it stops confusing people, and it's clearer to the Canadians they have the same device.
So in terms of apps and themes, i727 owners should be looking at the T989 forums instead of the i777?
By comparison. Not saying that they *will* work. But *if* a phone will be compatible to the skyrocket, T989 will work before anything here does.
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gr8hairy1 said:
By comparison. Not saying that they *will* work. But *if* a phone will be compatible to the skyrocket, T989 will work before anything here does.
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Heh. Thankfully there's nandroid. I just tried a theme (White Lightning) that is supposed to work for stock T989 roms and it blew up the phone. Did a restore and back in action.
Definitely better safe than sorry. As long as you got that nand backup and never touch the bootloaders, you can flash what you want, in general. But by definition flashing anything *is* a risk.
Just be ready to lose everything if something goes bad.
As long as the bootloaders aren't touched you'll still have download mode.
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Yup, at least the Crapdragon doesn't COMPLETELY break download mode.
But you're screwed if you're a Mac or Linux user with the T989 or ****rocket. (They broke Heimdall)
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 !
Hello XDA forum,
This is actually my first post haha so glad to be here. Anyways to the point.
I got my Galaxy S2 today and have been looking up on how to root it, but every tutorial I've seen has a different kernel they say to use. So my question is "what is the difference in the kernels? Which kernel would you guys suggest I use and what comes in it?"
Thanks for your time
iDroidNoob
I would suggest following this post -> ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=18576627 ) all the way through. It will root your phone, and install Entropy latest DD kernel and gtg's unNamed custom ROM. This kernel will increase battery performance and make your phone faster. Unnamed ROM is basically stock with a bunch of improvments HIGHLY recommended. I get a solid 20+ hours most days with heavy usage.
EDIT: If this is your first time rooting like it was for me. I highly suggest doing some research so you understand what you're doing. Be very careful what you flash onto your phone because there is a difference between our AT&T galaxy s2 i777 and the international gs2 i9100. Also watch out for AT&T galaxy s2 skyrocket stuff. You can only install stuff made for the i777 unless you're hellraised.
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HI,
I'm thinking on buying a Korean Samsung Galaxy S3 since it is cheap and it has a 2 gb of ram memory ( a friend of mine is selling).
However, I wanted to ask first if I would be able to install the custom roms that are available for the generic model like i9300 or i9305.
Does it mean that I will only have to wait for some developer to make something special for this model since i dont like the current ones that are listed in a Official Korean SIII thread.
Also are there any hardware changes that i will run into problems?
Thank you for your replies/
You need to have ROMs specifically made for the SHV-E210 (K/L/S).
Take a look here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung_Galaxy_S_III#Model_variants
You'll notice that the SHV-E210 has the same 4-core CPU as the I9300, but different memory config (2Gb) and different radio (it has 4G LTE).
These are proper ROMs for your device:
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SHV-E210S
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SHV-E210K
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SHV-E210L
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You might want to take a look at this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1749214
Yes unfortunately i saw that thread before posting it and that's what it made me open this question to the xda members.
It seems that there are only a few which are lagging at some point and it seems that it has a different 4G antenna which might bring me problems.
The price for this device is around 480 euros so still don't know what to do?
Recommendations ???
shockyou22 said:
Yes unfortunately i saw that thread before posting it and that's what it made me open this question to the xda members.
It seems that there are only a few which are lagging at some point and it seems that it has a different 4G antenna which might bring me problems.
The price for this device is around 480 euros so still don't know what to do?
Recommendations ???
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If you can affort the 480 euros, and it is a genuine device, get it.
Keep in mind that "lagging" is quite a subjective term: what appears to be snappy to someone might feel laggy to another person.
The Korean devices are up to par with the I9305 devices and one of the best S III hardwares out there. It is more powerful than the regular, international I9300 we usually have.
Besides, after you root and remove some of the crapware that is installed by default on most roms, you get a much better performance out of the stock ROM.
Im sorry of "lagging" might have sound a bit harsh. I'm an Android fan and i totally agree with you that it is one of the most powerful mobile phones out there. I was also referring previous to the available custom roms that are there.
Originally Posted by btemtd
Heyyyy i remember you Your going to get the I9305 ay Good work!! its better then the Korean, because its a little thinner and lighter and does not have useless DMB antenna. And all accessories from I9300 fit perfectly on the I9305 I still have all my covers and cases from my I9300
But I LOVE the Titanium Grey colour and i have an almunium chrome case very sexy together
Looks like this device is becoming popular quick,, good stuff we need more devs buying this device
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This is also one of the comments that i found on "
HTML:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1941490&highlight=korean&page=2
" which made me think about the accessories two. Why would this version have different accessories?
Personally what would you do in this case ???
I live in Europe by the way
If you're looking to just use the phone in its original state or just rooted, I'm indifferent. If I'm looking to flash custom roms on it, I'd go with I9300 or I9305.
Korean version has a DMB (TV) antenna on it I think. So the case would make a little hole somewhere so you can take the antenna out. Apprently it's a little thicker than I9300 but the case for I9300 should fit as well.
There's also an issue with whether the Korean models work on your network of choice. Better check first.
Is the??
Is the features of korean version & international version the same? Like the factory code tests, screenshot trick ETC? Thanks guys. More power
zappyj said:
Is the features of korean version & international version the same? Like the factory code tests, screenshot trick ETC? Thanks guys. More power
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General S3 features advertised are the same.
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How to install pre rooted rom
I have shv-e210s running on 4.1.2 jellybean from 4.0.1 i updated by just following instructions, still... Not rooted
i was wondering, how to install this pre rooted rom i downloaded e210sksjmb7
any idea? Is it the same just like updating its firmware?
iceaged1 said:
I have shv-e210s running on 4.1.2 jellybean from 4.0.1 i updated by just following instructions, still... Not rooted
i was wondering, how to install this pre rooted rom i downloaded e210sksjmb7
any idea? Is it the same just like updating its firmware?
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Flash using odin. You'll be rooted.
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I just got the SHV-E210 used.... the phone is in great shape, but I'm curious - it only has 4.0.4 on it. Will this phone get an OS upgrade?
I'm either in Israel or the UK (if that matters).
Also, there seems to be a TON of software that I really don't want on it - how can I get rid of this stuff? I'd basically like to turn it into as close to a Nexus as possible.
Sorry for all the noob questions... thanks for your help.
joeblow9104 said:
I just got the SHV-E210 used.... the phone is in great shape, but I'm curious - it only has 4.0.4 on it. Will this phone get an OS upgrade?
I'm either in Israel or the UK (if that matters).
Also, there seems to be a TON of software that I really don't want on it - how can I get rid of this stuff? I'd basically like to turn it into as close to a Nexus as possible.
Sorry for all the noob questions... thanks for your help.
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Yes you can update it to 4.3, I am using SHV-E210S in India and updated it to 4.3.. Also rooted using cf-auto root and removed all unwanted apps.
Download the latest from Sammobile for your model, and flash it using Odin.. Root using cf-auto root and use Titanium Backup to freeze all unwanted apps. Beware,Only freeze the apps which do not affect the normal function of phone.
Srivatsan Deenadayalan said:
Yes you can update it to 4.3, I am using SHV-E210S in India and updated it to 4.3.. Also rooted using cf-auto root and removed all unwanted apps.
Download the latest from Sammobile for your model, and flash it using Odin.. Root using cf-auto root and use Titanium Backup to freeze all unwanted apps. Beware,Only freeze the apps which do not affect the normal function of phone.
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Do you know where I can find protective cases for the SHV E210? Will the i9300 cases fit?
rojov123 said:
Do you know where I can find protective cases for the SHV E210? Will the i9300 cases fit?
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Only soft cases for S3 will fit for SHV E 210 L. U can try it before purchase.
Other hard cases will not, because Korean models are thicker by ~ 0.5 mm, hence the cases not fit.
really sorry about this n00b thread, but maybe i will get a galaxy s3 this weekend, and someone(it seems that he sells samsung cellphones) suggested me a korean Galaxy S3 (a.k.a. e210 series) instead of galaxy s3 international. 'cause it seems that Galaxy s3 international has more issues than e210 series, nowadays called EMMC gate on the internet...
i don't think it is so serious that i should even choose a korean s3, 'cause i really like to flash custom roms and kernels to experience some awesome features. and e210 don't have as many roms & kernels & etc as international s3 has.
and "thanks to" my poor english , i am a little confused about some threads in our forum.
so if i get a kernel just like Perseus, and recovery just like PhilZ Touch, and use some custom roms (i prefer android hd series for a start, 'cause mike is so famous when i used htc... and his roms is fit for a start, 'cause they are similiar to stock, is it right?), will i avoid that "emmc gate"?(sudden death & freezing & etc) and is that "emmc gate" really so damn serious that it haven't been fixed by samsung (i think samsung had already given some solutions by update, am i right)??
If you can check before you buy than use this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.vinagre.android.emmc_check
It'll check the chip and you know is it "SDS free" straight away.
Fix in latest kernel is not confirmed for sure. Some people reckon that their S3 died anyway.
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djembey said:
If you can check before you buy than use this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.vinagre.android.emmc_check
It'll check the chip and you know is it "SDS free" straight away.
Fix in latest kernel is not confirmed for sure. Some people reckon that their S3 died anyway.
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thx, bro.
and that freezing problem is also related to VTU00M 0xf1 (only 16GB version has those issues?)?
-=JohnDoe=- said:
thx, bro.
and that freezing problem is also related to VTU00M 0xf1 (only 16GB version has those issues?)?
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That is how it seems.....best answer, get a 32Gb version, but Samsung are repairing emmc failures without too many questions, so it's not as bad as you may think