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Hi guys,
So I took a look around and couldn't find anything comprehensive. I'll be picking up the S II tomorrow and it's going to be my first android phone so I was wondering if there was anything that you recommend doing right away or tips that you could give me?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Marink
Marink said:
Hi guys,
So I took a look around and couldn't find anything comprehensive. I'll be picking up the S II tomorrow and it's going to be my first android phone so I was wondering if there was anything that you recommend doing right away or tips that you could give me?
Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
Marink
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Creating a Google account(if you don't already have one) before you get the phone probably. And test everything out on your own I guess, it's alot more fun to find out yourself.
Are you getting it with phones4u?
EleCtrOx666 said:
Creating a Google account(if you don't already have one) before you get the phone probably. And test everything out on your own I guess, it's alot more fun to find out yourself.
Are you getting it with phones4u?
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Yeah, going through all my google contacts now. And planning on it, my store said they'd have it in unlocked tomorrow
Marink said:
Yeah, going through all my google contacts now. And planning on it, my store said they'd have it in unlocked tomorrow
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Wow, I might want to go to the UK tomorrow lol.
Marink said:
Yeah, going through all my google contacts now. And planning on it, my store said they'd have it in unlocked tomorrow
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Sim-free unlocked?
EleCtrOx666 said:
Wow, I might want to go to the UK tomorrow lol.
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There are a few stores local to Dover if you do.
Marink said:
...I'll be picking up the S II tomorrow and it's going to be my first android phone so I was wondering if there was anything that you recommend doing right away or tips that you could give me?...
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First thing I would do is I would head straight home with my shiny new SGS2, lock the door behind me and do a little forking victory dance.
Jazazze said:
Sim-free unlocked?
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From what the guy in Phones4U said yeah, if not I'll be way disappointed. But he did say I could get it, unsure about sim-free but I assumed so.
kreoXDA said:
First thing I would do is I would head straight home with my shiny new SGS2, lock the door behind me and do a little forking victory dance.
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LMAO you made my night mate
Geez! People are already getting the phone! Congrats !
Say a thank you to god!
We still don't when its getting released here! (India)
One of the first thing you should do is learn how to do a system dump. </no joke>
charge it....
dont unbox..tie a ribbon and send it to me
kreoxda said:
first thing i would do is i would head straight home with my shiny new sgs2, lock the door behind me and do a little forking victory dance.
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:d :d :d :d :d :d
virussnake said:
charge it....
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you dont need to charge it....... You can use it right out of the box.
First time charging
I haven't kept up with the trends, but does the initial long charge ideal still hold ?(Samsung commonly require 8-12 hrs of uninterrupted charging for the 1st time)
And can someone confirm what the manual says?
Play some tegra2 based games and see if they work well on the samsung processor.
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There is a lot of debate on what to do for Charging the device. From what I have gathered, a proper way to "Condition" the battery is to continuously charge it uninterrupted for 8 hours, then use is all the way until the battery is depleted and shuts off. Then charge it uninterrupted again till its full. Do this cycle 2 to 3 times.
I don't want to start another argument on what to do, you will be the best judge but I have done that with my previous devices and have had a very strong battery life.
download launcher pro, and beautiful widgets and take touch wiz off loll that's what I'm gonna do.
Sorry for being a stickler for details, but during the first 8 hour uninterrupted charging, you can use the phone right ? Don't mean like light usage (incoming calls, sms etc), more like.. i've got a new phone and i want to explore every new feature...
The trend of charging your phone for X amount of hours before using it was with the old batteries... You dont need to charge these new ones for X amount of hours before using the phone.
had a few people asking me to repeat myself when talking on the phone, also saying i sound muffled over the last few weeks? anyone had this?
will test when the wife gets back tomorrow by swapping handsets!
just thought i would ask if anyone has experienced this
Are you using any custom rom? It can be a problem in the rom
kryptoner said:
Are you using any custom rom? It can be a problem in the rom
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lighting rom, but i believe this issue was said to have started before, however i could be wrong!
just grabbed my next door neighbour and did 2 way test, i walked around the block on his 7 year phone and he sounded muffled on mine - went back to my phone and he was having trouble making me out but sound clear to me - bollocks!
guess i better flash stock back again.
bobbysixkiller said:
just grabbed my next door neighbour and did 2 way test, i walked around the block on his 7 year phone and he sounded muffled on mine - went back to my phone and he was having trouble making me out but sound clear to me - bollocks!
guess i better flash stock back again.
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try to flash the latest firmware
kryptoner said:
try to flash the latest firmware
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how do i get the stock rom back?
Multiple threads claim this happens. Seems to just be a defect with no solution. Search around.
RogerPodacter said:
Multiple threads claim this happens. Seems to just be a defect with no solution. Search around.
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what with the rom or the phone?
bobbysixkiller said:
had a few people asking me to repeat myself when talking on the phone, also saying i sound muffled over the last few weeks? anyone had this?
will test when the wife gets back tomorrow by swapping handsets!
just thought i would ask if anyone has experienced this
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Just to be sure: Ask your wife wether you sound muffled IRL as well
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Better if you change your rom and test it again...
bobbysixkiller said:
had a few people asking me to repeat myself when talking on the phone, also saying i sound muffled over the last few weeks? anyone had this?
will test when the wife gets back tomorrow by swapping handsets!
just thought i would ask if anyone has experienced this
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This is exactly what happens to me!!!
I suddenly start sounding muffled...
when my wife goes out of town...
and I go on a drinking rampage.
But then she comes back, and everything is back to normal.
Sorry OP, for makign a joke here. Yeah like others said, try factory reset and then restore factory firmware.
Some ppl claim that this happens when u r using a case cover blocking the mic for noise reduction. Try using it without and see if this solves the problem!!
Hope this helps!!
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what with the rom or the phone?
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With the phone itself. It seems to be a certain location your mouth is to the mic just causes muffled sound. And the noise cancellation seems to be part of the issue, doesn't work correctly. So turning it off sometimes helps.
well i called O2, and they are swapping me a brand new one tomorrow, as i have had one month!, ordered on 25th May and called yesterday being 25th June.
they are bring me one to my house - that is service!
i did try flashing stock rom, but no difference, tested my mates and his sounds fine, pretty sure there is an issue. oh well a new one will do!
I had to have my S2 replaced under warranty this week because of failure of the USB port. The replacement came with ICS 4.0.3 already installed. After a day of getting all my stuff moved over, rooting the phone, and re-installing all my apps today I went out and paired the phone with my 2012 Ram. My previous S2 has worked flawlessly with this vehicle since day one. Unfortunately, I have not been able to get my Outlook contacts to sync to the phone via Hotmail Connector, only the Google ones. This had been working for me prior on rooted stock GB. The truck had no problem pairing, but doesn't want to dowload the phonebook for some reason so I can't use voice dial and incoming calls are not recognized. Is there enough difference between GB and ICS to have caused this? I don't want to go back to GB, but this is a deal breaker. I don't really see all that much improvement with ICS anyway. I need my phone to work as it was.:crying:
Test gb and see
Bleh
Instead of starting a whole new pointless thread, why not just downgrade and find out your self??
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Dude you should have waited to get the replacement. The USB part for my phone just came in today and I just finished installing it. I'm charging up my phone now and will report back in your original thread on whether or not the charging indicator stays there after I unplug it. Replacing the chip was super easy, btw.
Edit: it wasn't your thread, but you posted in it. It's in the Q&A section.
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fcb1 said:
Instead of starting a whole new pointless thread, why not just downgrade and find out your self??
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Pointless thread? I don't want to downgrade, I wanted to find out if anyone else had seen an issue like this or had something better to reply with other than, "Flash back and see." Sorry if I took up space better used by another clueless newb asking how to revert to stock or how to flash his Skyrocket.
FYI, I finally got the Outlook/Hotmail sync working (I would tell you how, but since no one cares...). Now to see if I can get my phonebook to download to the truck. As for Lekerstein, I really didn't want to be messing with the USB connector when the phone is still in warranty. By getting a replacement I also now got another month added to my warranty and an updated phone, so I'm good. Hope yours works out for you.
Miami_Son said:
Pointless thread? I don't want to downgrade, I wanted to find out if anyone else had seen an issue like this or had something better to reply with other than, "Flash back and see." Sorry if I took up space better used by another clueless newb asking how to revert to stock or how to flash his Skyrocket.
FYI, I finally got the Outlook/Hotmail sync working (I would tell you how, but since no one cares...). Now to see if I can get my phonebook to download to the truck. As for Lekerstein, I really didn't want to be messing with the USB connector when the phone is still in warranty. By getting a replacement I also now got another month added to my warranty and an updated phone, so I'm good. Hope yours works out for you.
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Well seeing as the problem started on non GB then it would seem that ICS is the culprit
122ninjas said:
Well seeing as the problem started on non GB then it would seem that ICS is the culprit
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Yes and no. It appears that the original method that worked on GB for setting up MS Exchange sync of the phone with Outlook via Hotmail no longer works on ICS. I simply tried a different method and that was the charm that worked. The functionality is still there, it just takes a different setup method to get it to work.:good:
Miami_Son said:
Yes and no. It appears that the original method that worked on GB for setting up MS Exchange sync of the phone with Outlook via Hotmail no longer works on ICS. I simply tried a different method and that was the charm that worked. The functionality is still there, it just takes a different setup method to get it to work.:good:
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I was talking about your car phonebook sync
122ninjas said:
I was talking about your car phonebook sync
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Got that working this morning, too.
fcb1 said:
Instead of starting a whole new pointless thread, why not just downgrade and find out your self??
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@Miami,
This just made me chuckle. If he only knew what some of us know.
Miami_Son said:
Pointless thread? I don't want to downgrade, I wanted to find out if anyone else had seen an issue like this or had something better to reply with other than, "Flash back and see." Sorry if I took up space better used by another clueless newb asking how to revert to stock or how to flash his Skyrocket.
FYI, I finally got the Outlook/Hotmail sync working (I would tell you how, but since no one cares...). Now to see if I can get my phonebook to download to the truck. As for Lekerstein, I really didn't want to be messing with the USB connector when the phone is still in warranty. By getting a replacement I also now got another month added to my warranty and an updated phone, so I'm good. Hope yours works out for you.
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That's the Miami_Son we all know, and love! You tell em!!
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@Miami,
This just made me chuckle. If he only knew what some of us know.
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No ****!:laugh:
Actually Miami has calmed down quite a bit from when I first arrived. This is a mild.
Phalanx7621 said:
Actually Miami has calmed down quite a bit from when I first arrived. This is a mild.
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I agree. I do, on occasion, miss his swift smackdown on noobs/dumb questions .....
I haven't been the same since Red5 left.:crying:
Miami_Son said:
I haven't been the same since Red5 left.:crying:
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+1
Miami_Son said:
I haven't been the same since Red5 left.:crying:
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R.I.P. Red
Sent from wherever I'm at
Hello everyone!
I have an HTC One on the AT&T network and just recently it starting acting up.
I love the phone to death, but it is creating an extremely awful hissing/loud static sound when calling someone.
It only happens on the other persons end. I can hear them just fine, but on their end they can't hear me AT ALL.
Very wierd thing is that this only occurs when making calls via on-ear. When making calls through speaker phone it's perfectly fine!
Anyone have any ideas?? This is a very wierd situation, and I can't seem to find anyone else who has this problem!
Thanks in advance!
-iMammoth
iMammoth said:
Hello everyone!
I have an HTC One on the AT&T network and just recently it starting acting up.
I love the phone to death, but it is creating an extremely awful hissing/loud static sound when calling someone.
It only happens on the other persons end. I can hear them just fine, but on their end they can't hear me AT ALL.
Very wierd thing is that this only occurs when making calls via on-ear. When making calls through speaker phone it's perfectly fine!
Anyone have any ideas?? This is a very wierd situation, and I can't seem to find anyone else who has this problem!
Thanks in advance!
-iMammoth
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what rom are you on?
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what rom are you on?
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I am on the stock rom.
Sorry for not clarifying that!
if i were you i would either trade it in for a new one or s-off and try a custom rom and see if it persists. if it does return back to stock and return it for a new one
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what rom are you on?
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skinsfanbdh said:
if i were you i would either trade it in for a new one or s-off and try a custom rom and see if it persists. if it does return back to stock and return it for a new one
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Alright, im waiting on another reponse from HTC first if they can't do much for me i'll do a custom ROM. Any suggestions? haven't really looked at them for the HTC One yet.
iMammoth said:
Alright, im waiting on another reponse from HTC first if they can't do much for me i'll do a custom ROM. Any suggestions? haven't really looked at them for the HTC One yet.
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all the sense ones are good rayglobe,rgui,arhd,trickdroid.
skinsfanbdh said:
all the sense ones are good rayglobe,rgui,arhd,trickdroid.
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Thanks for your replies!
Still awaiting HTC Response...
Tried resetting the phone to no avail
It's wierd also becasue a video i took a wekk ago has flawless audio and the one i took last night is AWFUL. I can't figure out for the life of me what could have happened!
Will keep you posted when i flash a ROM most likely tomorrow if HTC can't do anything for me!
iMammoth said:
Thanks for your replies!
Still awaiting HTC Response...
Tried resetting the phone to no avail
It's wierd also becasue a video i took a wekk ago has flawless audio and the one i took last night is AWFUL. I can't figure out for the life of me what could have happened!
Will keep you posted when i flash a ROM most likely tomorrow if HTC can't do anything for me!
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Hi, curious if you tried another ROM and if it helped the sound?
just a quick tip just incase type~~
do you have anything covering the ambient sound hole on the back side under the power button?
or even your hand when you are talking on the phone?
I know mine used to sound messed up on the other end when holding the phone with my shoulders because it was covering that ambience sound hold.
just a thought
sixk said:
just a quick tip just incase type~~
do you have anything covering the ambient sound hole on the back side under the power button?
or even your hand when you are talking on the phone?
I know mine used to sound messed up on the other end when holding the phone with my shoulders because it was covering that ambience sound hold.
just a thought
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That's a good point. I hadn't thought of that during shoulder use. But personally, that's not a factor with my issue.
iMammoth said:
Thanks for your replies!
Still awaiting HTC Response...
Tried resetting the phone to no avail
It's wierd also becasue a video i took a wekk ago has flawless audio and the one i took last night is AWFUL. I can't figure out for the life of me what could have happened!
Will keep you posted when i flash a ROM most likely tomorrow if HTC can't do anything for me!
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I had the same problem and it freaked the hell out of me. Someone in XDA suggested it might be because of incorrect gain levels and to fix it you can try making a loud noise near the microphone. To my surprise it did work and now its perfectly fine. I called a friend and shouted as much as i could and then blew as hard as possible into the bottom mic hole. Not sure what fixed it but its worth a shot.
Does anyone else hear a faint crackling from the earpiece, similar to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/help/hear-faint-static-earpiece-normal-t2454552
It's very faint, but enough to bother me a lot during a call, and it persists, but not as much when I am out of a call.
This is normal right?
Trichael Man said:
Does anyone else hear a faint crackling from the earpiece, similar to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-4/help/hear-faint-static-earpiece-normal-t2454552
It's very faint, but enough to bother me a lot during a call, and it persists, but not as much when I am out of a call.
This is normal right?
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I used to have this problem but then someone here (can't remember who unfortunately) told me to open the dialer, click the menu button, go into call settings, and disable voice enhancement.
Ever since I did that I haven't heard the crackling. Hope this helps
I thought I was crazy when I heard it but turning off voice enhancement doesn't get rid of it. Fortunately it's faint.
Yeah the voice enhancement didn't get rid of it :/ Is it worth returning it in for a new one? It's already rooted :c
Trichael Man said:
Yeah the voice enhancement didn't get rid of it :/ Is it worth returning it in for a new one? It's already rooted :c
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I'm debating returning mine although mine isn't rooted. But I bought it at best buy so would best buy be the one to exchange it or would sprint since it's their device?
I think Best Buy would replace it, but I bought mine from Amazon :/
Trichael Man said:
I think Best Buy would replace it, but I bought mine from Amazon :/
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I just spoke with a Sprint rep, and she told me that this crackling issue is common among their other LG G3 customers, but it should NOT be occurring, so I'm going to send mine back to Amazon and get another phone that is hopefully not defective.
After a second trip to the sprint store with the problem already documented in their system they finally agreed to order a replacement for me. Hopefully the new one isn't part of the same batch that had the problem.
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After a second trip to the sprint store with the problem already documented in their system they finally agreed to order a replacement for me. Hopefully the new one isn't part of the same batch that had the problem.
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Please let me know the outcome. I'll be honest. I'm not sure this g3 is really all that I thought Or hoped it to be. I'm not saying it sucks. I do believe were all just really in need of an update. Lots of quirks. On mine at times.
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Please let me know the outcome. I'll be honest. I'm not sure this g3 is really all that I thought Or hoped it to be. I'm not saying it sucks. I do believe were all just really in need of an update. Lots of quirks. On mine at times.
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Yeah it's definitely got some quirks that need a software update to fix but what phone doesn't have them? It's just part of modern day technology. I still love the phone though. I'll let u know how the replacement goes...
Visionikz03 said:
Yeah it's definitely got some quirks that need a software update to fix but what phone doesn't have them? It's just part of modern day technology. I still love the phone though. I'll let u know how the replacement goes...
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Indeed I know this all too well..I truly believe they are getting close. Anyway. I thank you. Just dying to know. Mine is brand new. Well 2 weeks. Or less. Its always crackling. Makes me miss the m8. Lol
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Droid2drummer said:
Indeed I know this all too well..I truly believe they are getting close. Anyway. I thank you. Just dying to know. Mine is brand new. Well 2 weeks. Or less. Its always crackling. Makes me miss the m8. Lol
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mine does the crackling too only when the phone is on speaker; I wasn't sure if this was a defect or something that needed to be updated via software
Droid2drummer said:
Indeed I know this all too well..I truly believe they are getting close. Anyway. I thank you. Just dying to know. Mine is brand new. Well 2 weeks. Or less. Its always crackling. Makes me miss the m8. Lol
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OK update... New replacement in hand since last Saturday and made numerous calls with and without the charger connected and do not hear the crackling... Definitely a faulty unit.
Take it back if it is. They may not take it right away unless they can reproduce the sound immediately. Eventually they will if u take it back and complain a second time.
lowpro3210 said:
mine does the crackling too only when the phone is on speaker; I wasn't sure if this was a defect or something that needed to be updated via software
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I'm getting this too. I've done the volume mod. Do you think it could be part of the problem. . I hardly ever use my phone to actually call so I'm not sure if it did this before or not.
Mahapederdon said:
I'm getting this too. I've done the volume mod. Do you think it could be part of the problem. . I hardly ever use my phone to actually call so I'm not sure if it did this before or not.
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The crackling does not sound like a blown speaker... it sounds more like electrical noise interfering with the audio of the earpiece... I'm thinking it was a grounding issue...