Official Samsung Galaxy SL (i9003) Thread

[AndroidFan]

I carry a charger with me to office, moreover I keep my phone plugged into USB in my car while driving so it keeps on charging.

BTW I have a question too. Is the menu in this handset limited to 8 pages only?

Why are you not changing to a better launcher? Samsung's crappy interface reminds me of iPhone. Makes Samsung look like a cheap chinese iPhone copy...

I suggest you try Gingerbread launcher. Search for it in the Market. There is a version for WVGA screens... -- https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result

[gagan007]

I am using Go Launcher Ex since second day I got hands on my phone and I am very happy with it too. Will definitely try Gingerbread Launcher though

EDIT:
Ummm, I like Go Launcher Ex better than this one. The only thing of interest in GB launcher is the 3D menu which off-course makes it a class apart but I am happy with 3 docks provided by Go Launcher Ex right in home screen.

[AndroidFan]

I am using Go Launcher Ex since second day I got hands on my phone and I am very happy with it too. Will definitely try Gingerbread Launcher though

EDIT:
Ummm, I like Go Launcher Ex better than this one. The only thing of interest in GB launcher is the 3D menu which off-course makes it a class apart but I am happy with 3 docks provided by Go Launcher Ex right in home screen.

Cool...

[furious_gamer]

^^ Personally, i feel GO Launcher EX is good enough for me, and i am not impressed by the Gingerbread launcher.

[AndroidFan]

Friends, could you please check the quality of video recording in your Galaxy SL phones? Especially indoors in average light conditions. The phone which I have has pathetic video recording. Photo quality is nice. Video quality is doomed. Cannot see anything even in an averagely lit room...

Any camcorder replacement apps? Are upgrades available to stock firmware?

Is this defect a software defect (as usual is the case with Samsung) or is this a hardware fault? Should this phone be taken to Samsung service center?

[furious_gamer]

Friends, could you please check the quality of video recording in your Galaxy SL phones? Especially indoors in average light conditions. The phone which I have has pathetic video recording. Photo quality is nice. Video quality is doomed. Cannot see anything even in an averagely lit room...

Any camcorder replacement apps?

Video Quality is good enough even at low light conditions. But at night without enough lighting in places like restaurant, as you say it is doomed. Otherwise it is GOOD.

NO need for CC replacement apps as i don't feel any need for that.

Are upgrades available to stock firmware?

Is this defect a software defect (as usual is the case with Samsung) or is this a hardware fault? Should this phone be taken to Samsung service center?

No official updates for us, but XXKB3 is there in XDA and as per the guys who upgraded to that firmware, it is fast and fixes almost all bugs. (Esp GMaps bug and GPS fix)

What defect you are talking about?

[AndroidFan]

Video Quality is good enough even at low light conditions. But at night without enough lighting in places like restaurant, as you say it is doomed. Otherwise it is GOOD.

NO need for CC replacement apps as i don't feel any need for that.



No official updates for us, but XXKB3 is there in XDA and as per the guys who upgraded to that firmware, it is fast and fixes almost all bugs. (Esp GMaps bug and GPS fix)

What defect you are talking about?

The main one is the camcorder defect. While in Camera mode, photos in average lighting at night are good. But as soon as I shift to video mode, everything is darkened completely. Exposure settings don't work either...

Also, there are software bugs and force closes. Especially after uninstalling an app, the system settings force close. Happens every time...

[furious_gamer]

The main one is the camcorder defect. While in Camera mode, photos in average lighting at night are good. But as soon as I shift to video mode, everything is darkened completely. Exposure settings don't work either...

Guess that's a bug. Not a defect. Because even at low lighting at my office, i can take a reasonable quality video.

Also, there are software bugs and force closes. Especially after uninstalling an app, the system settings force close. Happens every time...

Never faced that issue. Going to update the firmware to XXKB3..

[gagan007]

hi, has any of you used wallet applications in Symbian? Actually I am looking for similar app for Android which is password protected and can save credit card related and other banking, passport etc. related information securely in phone.

there is SPB wallet..but costs Rs.331!

[furious_gamer]

hi, has any of you used wallet applications in Symbian? Actually I am looking for similar app for Android which is password protected and can save credit card related and other banking, passport etc. related information securely in phone.

there is SPB wallet..but costs Rs.331!

The only app i find useful is Pocket (https://market.android.com/details?i...=search_result)

The full version costs you 98 Rs, but try the free version and decide whether to buy it or not.

BTW Use any app to store data and lock it with "Lock" app. Simple....

[a2mn2002]

guys comment on its battry life in detail

[furious_gamer]

guys comment on its battry life in detail

Well, light usage (Occasional phone calls, texting) - last me around 2 days, but i am not a guy who chat with my friends frequently

Medium usage (light gaming, music and browsing) - around ~12 hrs (8AM to 8PM)

Heavy usage (Gaming, music and browsing) - Exactly 10hrs, not more than that.

BTW I do have a lot of apps running in the background and no power saving app installed. Phone is rooted.

[gagan007]

Daily, I use mine "mostly" for browsing gmail and Facebook (both sites blocked in office), total usage is around 45-60 min (keeping in mind I check it for 5 minutes every hour on an average). On top of it, around 30-40 min of calls. The battery charge dies by the time I reach home. So it is 12 hours.

[furious_gamer]

Daily, I use mine "mostly" for browsing gmail and Facebook (both sites blocked in office), total usage is around 45-60 min (keeping in mind I check it for 5 minutes every hour on an average). On top of it, around 30-40 min of calls. The battery charge dies by the time I reach home. So it is 12 hours.

Medium usage, as i said, it is 12hrs....

[gagan007]

Second week of july for gingerbread on galaxy sl.another confirmation from samsung on twitter!

[furious_gamer]

Great. At least they have intention to release it...

[gagan007]

yeah, if they are saying it again and again, I think we can really hope for an update
I am really excited now. I have not experienced TouchWiz 4.0 but heard a lot about it..gonna be awesome

Winamp for Android is such a stupid application. I have not played any song on Winamp after my last restart. Today I was watching a youtube video in office so put headsets on. As soon as I closed youtube and removed headsets, winamp started playing...in full volume!

Uninstalled! Never gonna install it again.

[furious_gamer]

^^

lol... Too many annoying apps...

[tarey_g]

Poweramp is good.

[gagan007]

Installed PowerAMP

BTW I noticed that a lot of videos posted by my friends on Facebook (on FB server as well as Youtube) couldn't be played on my mobile. Any clues? e.g. this song from Murder 2 (in HQ) v=hvzlnzm0Cw8. It is not playable.

Secondly, have you guys got screen guard for this handset? I have yet to find one. As it is gorilla glass, I am not that much worried though.

[furious_gamer]

Installed PowerAMP

BTW I noticed that a lot of videos posted by my friends on Facebook (on FB server as well as Youtube) couldn't be played on my mobile. Any clues? e.g. this song from Murder 2 (in HQ) v=hvzlnzm0Cw8. It is not playable.

Secondly, have you guys got screen guard for this handset? I have yet to find one. As it is gorilla glass, I am not that much worried though.

Yes, i got the screen guard from Samsung show room itself and costs me 500 bucks.

Regd videos, i guess most of the flv's are not running fine. Even i am facing the same issue. Searching for a good player to play.

[gagan007]

dude I am unable to get screen guard from any shop in koramangala (atleast from the places I tried). Where did you purchase it from?

BTW can anyone recommend good Speech To Text app?

[furious_gamer]

^^ Try Poorvika, Sangeetha Mobiles. Ofcourse a bit costly, but nothing you can do if not available elsewhere. Or try to get one from tech2shop from TE.

[gagan007]

500 is cheaper as compared to one of my friends who purchased one worth around 1000 for his desire s

[furious_gamer]

500 is cheaper as compared to one of my friends who purchased one worth around 1000 for his desire s

Then try the shops i mentioned. If you are too lazy to do so, then go for TE dealer.

[AndroidFan]

Live Wallpaper... Water... not available on i9003. Some guys on XDA have deoxed it and ported it to i9000. Should also work on i9003...

Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...=775152&page=2

Download from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...0&postcount=15

Will test it tomorrow...

[tarey_g]

Got Soundmagic PL-50 for my SL, great combo.

[furious_gamer]

^^ For how much and where?

[gagan007]

Finally got my hands on the screen guard from Sangeetha, Jaynagar. Thanks furious_gamer. although it is nothing as compared to original glass touch
but it is for greater good. Costed Rs. 400

[furious_gamer]

Good man. BTW screen guard is a must, esp for user's like us. 400 seems decent price IMO