So multiple sources are saying again and again that our beloved s2 is receiving the kitkat update?
is this true? if so, what can you say about this?
Nickjg11 said:
So multiple sources are saying again and again that our beloved s2 is receiving the kitkat update?
is this true? if so, what can you say about this?
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Yes, from CM. so what?
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Samsung will never tell us that development for our loved SII is dead, but what do you expect ?
We got Android 4.0.x and 4.1.2, thats already fantastic for a 2 year old phone, soon 3 years...
Stick with 4.1.2, buy a new phone (i suggest nexus ) or flash a costum rom.
No it wont, never ever
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Yes, from CM. so what?
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what i meant was OFFICIAL update. s2 and s2 plus are included in samsung's list of devices to receive the update.. Updated just hours ago.
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what i meant was OFFICIAL update. s2 and s2 plus are included in samsung's list of devices to receive the update.. Updated just hours ago.
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I think I saw the exact opposite, but I may be mistaken. (aside from the fact that it's highly improbable).
Pixelvernichter said:
Samsung will never tell us that development for our loved SII is dead, but what do you expect ?
We got Android 4.0.x and 4.1.2, thats already fantastic for a 2 year old phone, soon 3 years...
Stick with 4.1.2, buy a new phone (i suggest nexus ) or flash a costum rom.
No it wont, never ever
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Hmm. yeah i know we will get them through custom roms.. but im still crossing my fingers for an offiicial update.
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I think I saw the exact opposite, but I may be mistaken. (aside from the fact that it's highly improbable).
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http://www.usprocyclingnews.com/tec...e-is-your-phone-on-the-upgrade-list-1095.html
and another site it said the same thing.
We can only hope and see. It would be amazing to see if samsung really does it, cause its been 2 years and the phone is still getting updates!
I'd love to see the S2 get the update......but I doubt it will happen.........
As another poster said.......the model is nearly 3 years old now....it's also 2 generations out of date (S3 &S4)......I'm sure the phone is capable of running the update, but I'm also sure that Samsung isn't going to continually update an older phone and deprive themselves of income generated by purchases of newer phones. The S2 has been updated more times than any other phone (cmiiw).....but now (I read somewhere) that they've ceased production of the phone, it wouldn't surprise me if they ceased support for it too........
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So I presume that means you'd like all the Knox crap/locked down bootloader then ?
No.....if that happens my next phone aint gonna be a Samsung......and from what I've read about knox, it shouldn't affect the S2 anyway as the S2 doesn't have the knox efuse built in to it.......
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The thing I don't understand is why people keep believing those rumours. First 'they' said 4.2.2 would be the final update, then 'they' told us Samsung would skip that version and would jump to 4.3, and now both of these things didn't came out, and suddenly 4.4 would come to our device?
Like said before, the step from GB to JB was already quite big, so don't expect anything more from Samsung.
I don't understand why people get hard whenever a new firmware drops. Let's face it, Samsung's firmwares are complete/utter crap. What people should be getting barred up about is when sources drop. Sources allow developers to make better roms. Samsung releasing new firmware minus sources = so what ?
Nickjg11 said:
http://www.usprocyclingnews.com/tec...e-is-your-phone-on-the-upgrade-list-1095.html
and another site it said the same thing.
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Linked to 'usprocyclingnews'?? Righhhttt. I'm sure they would definitely know what phones will get an update.
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"Us pro cycling news" knows everything.... they have 4.3 leak for s2 they had the exynos source code ,they have 4.4 before google had it and they can make pigs fly
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Lol....yeah.....and create world peace....and end starvation.....and cure the common cold....pmsl
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Who's kitkat?
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I like the size and shape of the s2,and the camera.Considering I only use GB, then it makes no difference to me what OS is coming out next.
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theunderling said:
I like the size and shape of the s2,and the camera.Considering I only use GB, then it makes no difference to me what OS is coming out next.
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Why still GB? There are official Samsung Updates for your S2. The latest one being 4.1.2. So go for it bro!
actually I don't mind if Samsung released 4.4 for this phone, even if they didn't we will always have custom roms .In my opinion, Samsung is a great company it has supported this phone for a long period of time.I think that this phone is better than some phones being released this year and I wouldn't like to get another phone( I dont think its time to upgrade )
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Hello guys!
I am able to pick a new android phone through my insurance, since I dropped my HTC Desire HD in water
And so I am thinking about a white Galaxy SII, but I am wondering if it's worth it?
Will we be seeing an official ICS update for the phone soon?
Is there an MIUI port for the phone?
Which other phones could be a good pick?
Thank you
hey mate you,re talking about the best of the stuff just go on
if you don,t like wait the xperia S
Sebz4n said:
Hello guys!
I am able to pick a new android phone through my insurance, since I dropped my HTC Desire HD in water
And so I am thinking about a white Galaxy SII, but I am wondering if it's worth it?
Will we be seeing an official ICS update for the phone soon?
Is there an MIUI port for the phone?
Which other phones could be a good pick?
Thank you
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Well you are asking on the Samsung Galaxy SII forums if it's worth getting this phone i think it's safe to say everyone will say yes.
There are leaked ICS ROM's on here but they are not 100% stable, most people at this stage thought we would have ICS for our phone but we're still waiting and at this stage it's anyones guess when we'll get it, im not even bothering to think about it anymore.
Yeah as far as im aware there is an MIUI post for this phone although im not 100% i don't really bother with MIUI.
Which other phones could be a good pick?
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No other phone is as good as this even the Galaxy Nexus, this phone remains the king of smartphones so to conclude yes highly recommended.
PS - Assuming you do get this phone and come on here be sure to search the forums for any questions
go for it as i did although btye DHD is a great device the GS2 is in another class and you will know once you get it, also touch wiz isnt as bad as some make out . Running stock atm rooted and just reading and learning until i decide which rom to flash unless ofcourse official ics turns up
I have searched high and low about information regarding any custom roms for the Samsung Illusion (verizon) and Galaxy Proclaim (Straight Talk) for a while now. I know there is a root for it finally, but can anybody more knowledgable than myself help a) get the stock base image for the device as this would be a great starting place for basic tweaks, and b) develop a CM7 or perhaps CM9 based rom for this device? I know its not a high end phone by any means but it is a very capable phone for the price and fact that it runs on Straight talks no contract Verizon network. I don't know how to develop a rom at all but I am having rom flashing withdrawals after getting rid of my old Optimus V which had many customs ROMS including CM9/ICS. If any developer could help out with this I know many people including myself would be very grateful
we already have a stock base for the proclaim and are working on a new Rom for it, http:/androidarea51.com
area51developers said:
we already have a stock base for the proclaim and are working on a new Rom for it, http:/androidarea51.com
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Thanks! looking forward to any new roms that become available
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Custom Rom for The Samsung Galaxy Proclaim (Straight Talk)...
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I have searched high and low about information regarding any custom roms for the Samsung Illusion (verizon) and Galaxy Proclaim (Straight Talk) for a while now. I know there is a root for it finally, but can anybody more knowledgable than myself help a) get the stock base image for the device as this would be a great starting place for basic tweaks, and b) develop a CM7 or perhaps CM9 based rom for this device? I know its not a high end phone by any means but it is a very capable phone for the price and fact that it runs on Straight talks no contract Verizon network. I don't know how to develop a rom at all but I am having rom flashing withdrawals after getting rid of my old Optimus V which had many customs ROMS including CM9/ICS. If any developer could help out with this I know many people including myself would be very grateful
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I got in contact with somebody that does custom roms for phones and this is what he said: "I might to if I get more requests..."
If you would like a custom rom for The Samsung Galaxy Proclaim (Straight Talk) as I am pertaining to ICS 4.0 (Google Android OS), then request it through this website: http://www.roms-db.com/contact/
He will only take requests through this form of contact/request form!
I hope that this helped everyone in this forum and those like me that are helpless with this phone on XDA Developers!!
Devon West
I sent a request asking for and ICS rom like CM9. Thanks. Let's hope more people are interested as well
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I've very interested in some roms for this phone as well. It is my first android phone, I've already got it rooted but I would love to have ICS or CM9 on it. I think it would improve my battery life substantially.
Curious to know how development has come with this phone? I'll be picking one up on the 23rd and I bought one already for my husband yesterday. We are in the process of switching from Verizon to StraightTalk. (Gotta save money anywhere we can in this crappy economy)
All I know is that it is not the best phone that I had from Straight Talk, but it is the only smartphone through Verizon :thumbdown:
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Stikboy said:
All I know is that it is not the best phone that I had from Straight Talk, but it is the only smartphone through Verizon :thumbdown:
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This isn't the only Verizon smartphone that Straight Talk has. In my local walmart they also carry an LG with a slide out keyboard, 3.2" touch screen and 800mhz processor. I purchased one and it seems to get better battery life than the proclaim. I got the proclaim one week and the LG wasn't there, but when I returned it was on the shelf next to it. I haven't been able to find it on their website yet though.
LG Phone?!
SyndromeSS said:
This isn't the only Verizon smartphone that Straight Talk has. In my local walmart they also carry an LG with a slide out keyboard, 3.2" touch screen and 800mhz processor. I purchased one and it seems to get better battery life than the proclaim. I got the proclaim one week and the LG wasn't there, but when I returned it was on the shelf next to it. I haven't been able to find it on their website yet though.
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Does the LG phone have the Qwerty Slide Keyboard along with a Touchscreen? Is it a SmartPhone??
Just wondering if that is the same phone that I saw on Straight Talk for my area...
Thanks,
Devon West (Stickboy)
Stikboy said:
Does the LG phone have the Qwerty Slide Keyboard along with a Touchscreen? Is it a SmartPhone??
Just wondering if that is the same phone that I saw on Straight Talk for my area...
Thanks,
Devon West (Stickboy)
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Yes slide out keyboard, with a touch screen, and its running android version 2.3.x i think. Its just lower than the version that the Proclaim is running which is 2.3.6
SyndromeSS said:
Yes slide out keyboard, with a touch screen, and its running android version 2.3.x i think. Its just lower than the version that the Proclaim is running which is 2.3.6
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This is the phone you speak of..
LG OPTIMUS ZIP (L75C)
But yea, so guess still nothing on an ICS rom for Proclaim?
I have heard nothing yet as for the ics rom goes...
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don't buy the zip over the proclaim!!! The ZIP has half the memory and you can only install a few apps before having run out of space (I have the Proclaim while my sister-in-law bought the ZIP). She wishes she would have gone with the Proclaim.
I'm also interested in custom ROMs for the Proclaim but don't see it happening...I still haven't rooted as some people are saying they have issues with wifi hotspot after rooting.
I can use FoxFi now without rooting for wifi hotspot.
updates?
Any updates on ANY roms for sch s720c? Somebody help! Lol
Root First?
While we're all waiting patiently for some roms... has anyone found a root method that DOES NOT disable the functionality of USB drive?
From what I've read, the root methods so far work, with the exception that afterwards, when you plug in your phone, it shows up as a CDROM drive.
johneightyone said:
While we're all waiting patiently for some roms... has anyone found a root method that DOES NOT disable the functionality of USB drive?
From what I've read, the root methods so far work, with the exception that afterwards, when you plug in your phone, it shows up as a CDROM drive.
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Ive rooted my proclaim i dont really have a problem with the usb issue i just unmount my sd card and use the adapter to copy files. This article hxxp://androidforums.com/incredible-tips-tricks/305261-sd-card-shows-up-cd-drive-fixed.html seems helpful i havent got around to trying it. Big thanks to all the members on android forums.
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pbrian138 said:
don't buy the zip over the proclaim!!! The ZIP has half the memory and you can only install a few apps before having run out of space (I have the Proclaim while my sister-in-law bought the ZIP). She wishes she would have gone with the Proclaim.
I'm also interested in custom ROMs for the Proclaim but don't see it happening...I still haven't rooted as some people are saying they have issues with wifi hotspot after rooting.
I can use FoxFi now without rooting for wifi hotspot.
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I've used FoxFi before and after rooting no problems whatsoever.
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I know that this is the wrong place to ask this...But, this is the only place that I know on xda developers that talks about the Samsung Galaxy Proclaim...Why does my screen all of a sudden not stay on while charging? There is also an option missing to keep the screen on/awake...
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Hello,
a couple of days ago my Samsung galaxy s2(I9100G variant) was stolen from me.I made a police report and I will wait for 2 months,maybe I can get it back but if I couldn't,I will just get a new phone of course.Thinking about getting the s3 but there are 2 things that are making me a bit hesitated:
1-I'm not sure whether samsung will provide the new android version(key lime pie ?) that comes after jelly bean or not...And I'm not willing to use any AOSP ROMs till samsung stops their official updates because I like the new touchwiz features.
2-I'm not sure if the s3 will gain cyanogenmod(the base of most AOSP ROMs) support or not after samsung stop their updates for the s3...and codeworkx says that exynos is hard to develop on.
Keeping in mind that I'm from the type of users who keep their phone for a long time(I might keep it for up to 4 years)...Some might suggest getting a gnex but I don't like it because of the poor camera(compared to s2/s3) and lack of sd card slot.
I am sure nobody knows the answer to whether SIII will be updated to keylime pie(?), but I think it would as I have heard reports of SII in the list of devices to be updated to JB
If SII can get JB I am sure SIII will see KLP(?)
CM10 is already out for SIII even before samsung has released/leaked anything JB for it. COuld be the same for KLP
Just wait next nexus. 5 company will make phone for google.
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Well there goes my gnex suggestion....lol..(I'm a dev phone person). Tc and have fun
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Afaik Samsung has claimed the s2 not to be powerful enough for Jb.
Cyaaogenmod of course proved them wrong by releasing preview-builds of Cm10 for the S2 and it's predecessor S1.
I guess the same will happen with KLP.
At least I don't see anything that would need more power than the s2 got
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I wouldn't wait the 2 months. The chances are really high that you'll never see your phone again. Police reports do very little in finding stolen electronics. This is at least from my experience.
d4fseeker said:
Afaik Samsung has claimed the s2 not to be powerful enough for Jb.
Cyaaogenmod of course proved them wrong by releasing preview-builds of Cm10 for the S2 and it's predecessor S1.
I guess the same will happen with KLP.
At least I don't see anything that would need more power than the s2 got
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Sigh.. that is upsetting considering the nexus s is getting an official jellybean..
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d4fseeker said:
Afaik Samsung has claimed the s2 not to be powerful enough for Jb.
Cyaaogenmod of course proved them wrong by releasing preview-builds of Cm10 for the S2 and it's predecessor S1.
I guess the same will happen with KLP.
At least I don't see anything that would need more power than the s2 got
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Source? That sounds rather unlikely being as that JB doesn't have any more hardware requirements comparing to ICS.
im very certain s3 will get JB.
and CM9 / CM10 aokp all are already developed for S3.
Storage issue
Madarox said:
Hello,
a couple of days ago my Samsung galaxy s2(I9100G variant) was stolen from me.I made a police report and I will wait for 2 months,maybe I can get it back but if I couldn't,I will just get a new phone of course.Thinking about getting the s3 but there are 2 things that are making me a bit hesitated:
1-I'm not sure whether samsung will provide the new android version(key lime pie ?) that comes after jelly bean or not...And I'm not willing to use any AOSP ROMs till samsung stops their official updates because I like the new touchwiz features.
2-I'm not sure if the s3 will gain cyanogenmod(the base of most AOSP ROMs) support or not after samsung stop their updates for the s3...and codeworkx says that exynos is hard to develop on.
Keeping in mind that I'm from the type of users who keep their phone for a long time(I might keep it for up to 4 years)...Some might suggest getting a gnex but I don't like it because of the poor camera(compared to s2/s3) and lack of sd card slot.
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If you're going to stick with stock for a while, then be aware that you'll only have 11Gb of space to store apps, regardless of what size SD card you purchase in insert into it: http://www.chainfire.eu/articles/113/Is_Google_blocking_apps_writing_to_SD_cards_/
if you want a new android handset right now, there really is nothing more future proof than the GS3, if you can wait until fall then you can look at what the rumored nexus devices are packing.
the GS3 will most likely get the 5.0 update in the fall, but as to when it might actually get it, you're probably looking at Q2 of 2013 at the earliest.
ok so it seems that there's a very high chance that the s3 will get key lime pie because samsung is already testing JB for S2 users(2nd major update for the s2).Codeworkx was able to release cm10 before samsung releases official JB for S3,tho it's not so stable but it's not even in nightly releases yet.I hope things go the same with android versions after KLP.
shaggydabbydo said:
If you're going to stick with stock for a while, then be aware that you'll only have 11Gb of space to store apps, regardless of what size SD card you purchase in insert into it: http://www.chainfire.eu/articles/113/Is_Google_blocking_apps_writing_to_SD_cards_/
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Hmm that's pretty weird but well I can store media on sd card and apps on internal,easy as that
ascariz said:
Just wait next nexus. 5 company will make phone for google.
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Hmm I thought about that but it depends on the release date,I can't spend too much time with a nokia N81 Lol.
Lurntospel said:
I wouldn't wait the 2 months. The chances are really high that you'll never see your phone again. Police reports do very little in finding stolen electronics. This is at least from my experience.
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Well it does work sometimes and I've read about a person in my country who got his stolen phone back after 2 months,better wait than spend money on another phone for nothing
This was originally an opinion post that turned in to more.. I am leaving the thread intact and the stock rooted rom dump can be found in post #20
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I picked up a couple of the 5" refurb players for my kids (ages 6&7) for christmas (both are YP-G70CW). I am actually quite impressed with this device, but thats not why i am here.
I plan on rooting them so i can do a hidden install of Cerebrus just in case they lose them or they get stolen. Anyway, since these will be going to my kids, i dont want to heavily mod them, i want them to be reliable.
This is where the opinions come in, do i leave the stock rom on there or is there another reliable rom that would be super kid friendly that has no problems?
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sorry guys, i moved this thread.. i accidentally posted it in the dev forum ... i need more coffee this morning!
There aren't really any fully functional roms which will make that much difference.
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joemhewitt said:
There aren't really any fully functional roms which will make that much difference.
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Thanks.. i will just keep them stock rooted then
i dont think that any anti theft is that helpful due to the lack of mobile data.
unless a thief is dumb enough to connect to their own wifi, there is no way for the galaxy player to report its location
I fully agree with the above comments.
I have a 5.0 for more than one year and now a Nexus 7. if I take at side the device speed (for heavy games) The 5.0 is in my view the best staple in today market. Especially in term of portabilty!
good choice
iurnait said:
i dont think that any anti theft is that helpful due to the lack of mobile data.
unless a thief is dumb enough to connect to their own wifi, there is no way for the galaxy player to report its location
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You can flash a cerebrus zip to the system and hide it from the app drawer. This also keeps it from being removed from a factory reset. If someone stole, or "found it" then they would have to be at least smart enough to flash different firmware, or manually remove it. I would rather have little protection than none at all. And if it fails me then i am only out the $140 per device that i spent.
lolo9393 said:
I fully agree with the above comments.
I have a 5.0 for more than one year and now a Nexus 7. if I take at side the device speed (for heavy games) The 5.0 is in my view the best staple in today market. Especially in term of portabilty!
good choice
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I have N7, N4, HTC Vivid, an older LG Optimus, a few chinese android knock offs, etc... my kids love playing with my N7 but i wanted to get them something a little more portable that they could easily take back to their mom's house. I came across these refurbed players and knew immediately that it would be perfect for them.
Just like any big kid with a new toy, i couldn't wait to get them and try them out (well, i have to test them, they are refurbs)... And i have to say that i actually really like this device. I kinda want one for myself.
I use chip rom and everything works(its based on GB ) ..i use mine on 1.5 ghz with undervolted FQ and i tell you (at least on chip rom) most apps works faster then on nexus 7..i put side by side nexus 7 and GP5 and press buttons on same time ..in 90% SG5 would open faster or finish faster.
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shogunmark said:
I picked up a couple of the 5" refurb players for my kids (ages 6&7) for christmas (both are YP-G70CW). I am actually quite impressed with this device, but thats not why i am here.
I plan on rooting them so i can do a hidden install of Cerebrus just in case they lose them or they get stolen. Anyway, since these will be going to my kids, i dont want to heavily mod them, i want them to be reliable.
This is where the opinions come in, do i leave the stock rom on there or is there another reliable rom that would be super kid friendly that has no problems?
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Don't mean to get off topic but can you make a copy of your Stock for the GP5 USA for us?
Sure, give me a few days and I'll see what I can do. Seems as if I have a slight case of food poisoning, so I'm not moving much further than the couch or bathroom. So as soon as I feel like staring at my computer I'll get it
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Hope you feel better,
and thank you!
what is the build number
Does anyone have a untouched galaxy player 5 usa that has the original build #? curious to know what it is.
JeonZiro said:
Does anyone have a untouched galaxy player 5 usa that has the original build #? curious to know what it is.
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I am not near mine currently, but i can get them when i get home tonight... they are still stock and unrooted. I have done nothing except power them on to make sure they both work properly.
And i am feeling much better today.. so i shouldnt have a problem getting that info tonight when i get home from work.
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Does anyone have a untouched galaxy player 5 usa that has the original build #? curious to know what it is.
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Model Number: YP-G70
Firmware Version : 2.3.5
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-G70UEKI8-CL566269 [email protected] #2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.UEKI8
JeonZiro said:
Don't mean to get off topic but can you make a copy of your Stock for the GP5 USA for us?
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So i still didn't get this... I plugged the one in to my machine with windows booted up and Kies told me there was an update. So i figured i would grab the update and dump that, then also dump my other one without the update and give you guys both.......
Well this turned out to not be an easy process. Kies did something and F'd up the drivers. I spent a good hour (uninstalled/reinstalled drivers, hard reset phone, etc) with it trying to make it see the phone again to no avail. So this morning i booted linux and tried to get a dump and ran out of time. I am off work tomorrow so i should have more time.
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So i still didn't get this... I plugged the one in to my machine with windows booted up and Kies told me there was an update. So i figured i would grab the update and dump that, then also dump my other one without the update and give you guys both.......
Well this turned out to not be an easy process. Kies did something and F'd up the drivers. I spent a good hour (uninstalled/reinstalled drivers, hard reset phone, etc) with it trying to make it see the phone again to no avail. So this morning i booted linux and tried to get a dump and ran out of time. I am off work tomorrow so i should have more time.
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I would recommended giving up Kies all together because it's more problematic then it's worth. You could install http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11633550 (this) and it'll fix your issue. Sorry for the issues.
JeonZiro said:
I would recommended giving up Kies all together because it's more problematic then it's worth. You could install http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=11633550 (this) and it'll fix your issue. Sorry for the issues.
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yep, i saw that earlier.. i will give it a shot. No worries about the issues, I have been so far up HTC the last few years i need some different exposure.
The one is in the process of uploading now.. I still have to update it yet and get the dump of that one also. But i am going to bed, i have a sick kid to deal with now (guess i had the flu and not food poisoning, lol). I will update with a download link after i get up. Which should be in a less than 5 hours.
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This was my was my first attempt at this. I am not a Samsung person. So here you go
Model Number: YP-G70
Firmware Version : 2.3.5
Kernel Version: 2.6.35.7-G70UEKI8-CL566269 [email protected] #2
Build Number: GINGERBREAD.UEKI8
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md5 d3253616e8509e001dd59491a2352bf0
*since this was my first attempt, if you have a way to test it, then please do as i dont want to mess up your device. But i followed the instructions and encountered no errors to achieve an Odin flashable TAR file, it was just over 300MB, It zipped down to 183. SO file size to me seems to be normal.
Many many thanks to hanthesolo for pointing me in the right direction!
My S3 died when plugging a USB stick via an OTG cable. See here for the issue:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1981582
I'm past the year warranty, and no upgrade until October. This backup TBolt is killing me, so I need to buy a used phone, either an S3 or an S4. I had a couple questions about the S4:
SAFESTRAP QUESTIONS
- I'm guessing that Safestrap chainloads another partition using code written into the primary system partition?
- I'm unclear as to the ROM limitations. Is it just the kernel that has to be stock, or does the ROM have to be essentially TW? Can the ROM be debloated?
- Is it as fast as running the stock partition? (I know it's on EMMC)
- How does multiboot work? Does one have to go into Safestrap Recovery, choose a partition, and reboot? Or is it more like a desktop OS, where there's a chooser at boot time?
- Does the decreased RAM significantly impact app space? Is it imperative to find a 32gb model?
- Can one use the same data/sdcard partitions with multiple 'ROM'-slots, or even the stock partition?
HARDWARE QUESTIONS
- Are the overheating issues serious, or just overblown?
- Have there been problems with the USB port? (I don't want to fry another phone)
- I'm guessing it's hard to find an MDK phone at a reasonable price?
- Anyone remember the videogame "MDK"?
SUMMARY
I mainly use the phone for PIM apps, web browsing, GMaps, and podcasts/music. I prefer a debloated ROM for speed, but don't mind a stock base. I don't nead CM/AOSP, etc. For reference, I run CleanROM on the S3. I use a 64gb SD card for data, so don't need much internal memory.
It seems the only advantage of the S4 to me is the better display. The S3 is plenty fast for me. OTOH, the S4 would also future-proof me. The S5 doesn't sound like much of an upgrade from the S4, and will problably be locked down even more.
Any advice?
No overheating with the s4, I should know. I mean I have 4 of em in my house that my sisters use. Their perfect because when you root them you can get sick android and not all your tells garbage from whatever your carrier is. Bottom line is get and s4 used of eBay then upgrade the s3 you has ace to an s5 when it comes out, if it comes, when... The s5 might just be a rumor. But yes
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pepsitank said:
No overheating with the s4, I should know. I mean I have 4 of em in my house that my sisters use. Their perfect because when you root them you can get sick android and not all your tells garbage from whatever your carrier is. Bottom line is get and s4 used of eBay then upgrade the s3 you has ace to an s5 when it comes out, if it comes, when... The s5 might just be a rumor. But yes
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S5 is out on alot of carriers including verizon
mageus said:
- I'm guessing it's hard to find an MDK phone at a reasonable price?
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$240: http://swappa.com/listing/WSA236/view
$320: http://swappa.com/listing/ZYS520/view
$335: http://swappa.com/listing/QUI701/view
I'd definitely say get an MDK S4 - the S5 may never have an unlock exploit.
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$240: http://swappa.com/listing/WSA236/view
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Wow, didn't know there was an MDK S4 for that cheap. Can one assume that's MDK since it has CM on it?
However, S3s are dropping to $150 since people are getting S5s.
Also, what, exactly, was tasty?
mageus said:
Wow, didn't know there was an MDK S4 for that cheap. Can one assume that's MDK since it has CM on it?
However, S3s are dropping to $150 since people are getting S5s.
Also, what, exactly, was tasty?
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みんなはおいしいです。僕は恐竜です。
The 7th picture looked like AOSP icons, and CM can only be installed on MDK.
joshuabg said:
S5 is out on alot of carriers including verizon
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Ooh. Thank you for helping me learn more about technology
I tell people that I'd trade my MDK S4 for an S3 all the time. I just felt like I got better performance out of it all around. CM11 definitely ran better and was more stable on the S3, even in Alpha stages, than even the most current CM11 build for the S4.
Just my opinion though.
And yes I remember the old MDK Sega Genesis game. I loved that game.
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Oishikatta said:
みんなはおいしいです。僕は恐竜です。
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Thats japanese, it means: Everyone is delicious. I'm a dinosaur.
Oishikatta said:
みんなはおいしいです。僕は恐竜です
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<shudder>
32BitWhore said:
I tell people that I'd trade my MDK S4 for an S3 all the time. I just felt like I got better performance out of it all around. CM11 definitely ran better and was more stable on the S3, even in Alpha stages, than even the most current CM11 build for the S4.
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So, are you saying the ROMS for the S4 aren't mature yet? As I said above, I run CleanROM. Rock stable but still quick because of the debloat. If S4 ROMS don't provide a stable environment, I may want to stick with an S3.
BTW, the S4 for $235 @ Swappa has been dropped about a foot and has a crack in the glass near the button (not over the screen). It also only comes with a Zerolemon extended battery/case which is twice as thick as a stock S4. One would have to buy a stock backplate and standard sized battery. I'm guessing it's been through multiple owners.
Think it's worth it?
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So, are you saying the ROMS for the S4 aren't mature yet? As I said above, I run CleanROM. Rock stable but still quick because of the debloat. If S4 ROMS don't provide a stable environment, I may want to stick with an S3.
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I'd be more inclined to say the ROMs I use aren't. AOSP ROMs specifically. I'm sure many people are just fine with TW ROMs and are perfectly okay with the SafeStrap method. I'm not one of those people and as a result have had stability issues. I'm currently running the final release of CM 10.2.1 because it's much more fully matured, but I still have issues with data dropping from time to time and other general instability. I never had issues like this with my S3, iirc, even on CM 11.
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BTW, the S4 for $235 @ Swappa has been dropped about a foot and has a crack in the glass near the button (not over the screen). It also only comes with a Zerolemon extended battery/case which is twice as thick as a stock S4. One would have to buy a stock backplate and standard sized battery. I'm guessing it's been through multiple owners.
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I would pass on just about all of them except those running MDK.
Having KNOX, is a pain in the butt.
I personally would not buy the S4. I have one but would not buy another.
I'd go for something that I could unlock the bootloader.
Right now the LG G2 is as cheap as the GS4 with hardware close to the HTC M8 or Galaxy S5.
If you need an internal SD that won't work. My next phone is not Samsung. Just say no to "KNOX Pox".
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I tell people that I'd trade my MDK S4 for an S3 all the time. I just felt like I got better performance out of it all around. CM11 definitely ran better and was more stable on the S3, even in Alpha stages, than even the most current CM11 build for the S4.
Just my opinion though.
And yes I remember the old MDK Sega Genesis game. I loved that game.
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Not sure what your doing but my S4 blows my S3 out of the water. Try a Rom like Liquidsmooth or Vanir !
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Not sure what your doing but my S4 blows my S4 out of the water. Try a Rom like Liquidsmooth or Vanir !
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Would you care to rephrase that? I'm not sure how you S4 is better than your S4.
Honestly if you wanna mod, roms all that, your best bet Is either a nexus or HTC, as you can unlock HTC bootloader. Or pay full price for unlocked version of s4 :/
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Right now the LG G2 is as cheap as the GS4 with hardware close to the HTC M8 or Galaxy S5.
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Need microSD. That rules out the G2, HTC One, Nexus 5 (off VZW). S4 is the only viable phone in that generation. M8/S5 too expensive.
Most people here harping on the need for mdk are ALMOST wrong, lol. The OP says he only wants stock based roms. That is totally an option with safestrap. Currently your needs sound like they would totally be met with a locked Verizon phone. However, who knows what future updates will "fix"... so there would be a chance that safestap couldnt be made to work on a new update... at which point you would have to choose between updates and roms...
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scryan is prescient.
I'm leaning towards an S4 for 2 reasons:
- 1080 screen.
- It would be a shame to have to pay for a new phone, just to get the same old thing. Granted, the S4 is >$100 more . . .
It looks like the TW ROMs have enough customization to keep me happy. It's a shame that Scott stopped developing CleanROM, as that's rock stable on the S3. Hyperdrive sounds like a good candidate to start. Not worried about updates killing SS. I'm sure the devs will find a way around it.
Just waiting to see if the S5 release drives S4 prices downward any further.
MDK S4.
One thing you may not have seen first-hand is just how huge a difference AWS makes.