Samsung Galaxy S II

[red dragon]

It may sound stupid,
Is it possible to stop the stock player from auto rotating without any 3rd party app in 2.3.6?

I tried for hours but could not modify/replace the TW video apk of 2.3.6 with that of 2.3.3 fully.

Could manage to create a rotation shortcut in the player itself, but it will replace atleast one essential control button of the player!

If nothing works, I will force the player to landscape mode only, but that is the last resort.

Any help guys?
Can post the apk and framework files if any one is interested.

Sent from Galaxy S2

[ajayritik]

How do I connect my SGS2 to my LED-backlit LCD TV Samsung?

[mayanksharma]

^^Use MHL Port for that!

[ajayritik]

^^Use MHL Port for that!

Do I need to buy an additional adapter? Where will I get the cable?
If you tried that cable can you give me the details?

[sriharsha_madineni]

Do I need to buy an additional adapter? Where will I get the cable?
If you tried that cable can you give me the details?

Try these from eBay, the original one costs a bomb.

Here's the link for original MHL cable.

[gopi_vbboy]

What is the latest update?2.3.6?

I am still on stock 2.3.3 , does update add any feature or improve battery life?

[sriharsha_madineni]

Yeah better stability and much better battery life on 2.3.6.
Instead wait for the ICS upgrade, why waste time in upgrading to 2.3.6 & then to ICS again.

[coolpcguy]

Bought a second hand S2 from a friend for 20k. Currently on CM9. Feels good to be back on Android.

[ico]

What is the latest update?2.3.6?

I am still on stock 2.3.3 , does update add any feature or improve battery life?

I'd say update. Battery life is improved by a LOT.

[Rahim]

I have Kies installed and do my updates with it. Now there is an update for kies itself and i start the update process and it downloads but when i restart kies again it again shows that an update is available for kies. So i am unable to upgrade my mobile.



What is Odin? Is it legal or offixial way to upgrade?


Will Samsung provide ICS upgrade for Indian users? These mfgs are playing too much...why cant they.ptovide upgrades as and when it becomes available...

[ithehappy]

What is the latest update?2.3.6?

I am still on stock 2.3.3 , does update add any feature or improve battery life?

According to XDA it's XXLPQ/DDLP8/DDLP7 4.0.3, Indian ROM. Which i am using for three weeks now, and yes, i believe it's meant for India too.

[MANOfJosh]

I have Kies installed and do my updates with it. Now there is an update for kies itself and i start the update process and it downloads but when i restart kies again it again shows that an update is available for kies. So i am unable to upgrade my mobile.

Try uninstall and reinstalling Kies.

What is Odin? Is it legal or official way to upgrade?

Odin is the software used to flash ROM for Samsung mobiles in recovery mode. As long as you are flashing Stock ROMs, You are fine. No Issues with respect to Warranty, etc.

Will Samsung provide ICS upgrade for Indian users? These mfgs are playing too much...why cant they provide upgrades as and when it becomes available...

Go Here. Samsung Updates - Unofficial. Download the ICS firmware for your phone filtering Country/Region. I guess Euro firmwares with English support should do. Also as stated by the user "ithehappy" there might be Indian ICS ROM. Make sure you pick i9100 or i9100G as applicable. Flash the ROM using ODIN. Good Luck

[maverick786us]

I have recently purchased a White SG-2 from Grey Market for 21K. Since it was imported from UK. I am not sure if it was a locked phone which was jailborken here. But if I upgrade its firmware, will it lock it?

[ajayritik]

Can I connect my SGS2 to my Samsung LED TV D6000 series wireless?

[gopi_vbboy]

Can I connect my SGS2 to my Samsung LED TV D6000 series wireless?

This may help-
AllShare

[ajayritik]

Guys I broke the Screen for my SGS2. Any idea how much will the replacement screen cost?

[gopi_vbboy]

Guys I broke the Screen for my SGS2. Any idea how much will the replacement screen cost?

Oh man thats AMOLED

.Would cost 5k to 10k ,I am not sure.

[ithehappy]

7-7.5 to be precise, check with your retailer anyway.
Were you ...... the screen??

[ajayritik]

Any good must have apps for SGS2?

[gopi_vbboy]

Guys what is wifi direct in GSII.Anyone used it?

[ithehappy]

Any good must have apps for SGS2?

There are plenty mentioned in XDA.

Guys what is wifi direct in GSII.Anyone used it?

WiFi direct on SII

[reddead]

i am buying one in a few days....
local shop is quoting a 26.5k...

[ithehappy]

i am buying one in a few days....
local shop is quoting a 26.5k...

No point in buying one now, especially at that price.

[reddead]

No point in buying one now, especially at that price.

Ok,so there's a better phone at 26k?

Ps:no galaxy nexus without warranty, htc one s ruled out, can't increase the budget....

Edit: i have postponed till mid of june or later to see if there is a price drop.....

[aroraanant]

^^^
Till then One S will be there and most probably it will fall in your budget and also Xperia S will get a price cut by then and it will also fall in your budget.
Apart from that I recommend you to get Note or One X, i know you have to increase your budget for that but when you are spending such a huge amount why not spend few extra thousand bucks and get something really good and worth.

[reddead]

I have already mentioned i am not getting one S, no sd card storage and unremovable battery is just not acceptable....
I hate xperia phones, not much support plus they lag...
Note is too big for me...
And i have already increased the budget to 26k and i too don't feel comfortable paying more than 25-26k for a phone....

Plus i dont mind flashing and after nexus; samaung's galaxy series has the best development scenario...

[aroraanant]

How about Sensation for 21.9k with that you can buy 1.1k worth accessories of your own choice for free at saholic.
Its a great deal I think.

[ithehappy]

Ok,so there's a better phone at 26k?

Ps:no galaxy nexus without warranty, htc one s ruled out, can't increase the budget....

Edit: i have postponed till mid of june or later to see if there is a price drop.....

If you are to get a new one then I'd say HOX. If I were to buy a GSII, i.e- a year old phone, I'd have definitely searched for a good second hand deal. They will save you at least 6-7 k.
Still if you wait till Mid June, SII price will fall more because SIII will be available by then. But then again, there is no point in buying a year old phone, not new anyway.

[ajaymailed]

i just used flashlight app in SGS2 for an hour with LED Flash, it only consumed 30% of battery. With full recharge 3 Hours of LED Flash wud be gr8, Flash is pretty bright, can light up an entire room. Can be a great asset if there is power cut even for hours together.

[misr99]

Guys, i am planning to buy the S2 in the next few days .. ..
Should i just go for it or is there any other phone better then it .. in that range ( 26k max ) ... nd is s2 being shipped with the ICS now ??