Posted by skblakee
What do you guys think would be a nice port from the SGS3? I would like more shortcuts in the drop down bar.
Posted by Hobbs
After much tinkling around with RR Ive come to the conclusion
that MIUI is still KING.Speedwise,performance wise,everything wise
Just updating now to MIUI 2.6.8.
So pleased I got that Galaxy Note envy out of my system.
After spending 2 days with it the envy is gone.
Not for me.
Two weeks into my upgrade and I still havent thought
of upgrading.AM I SICK I WONDER.
Posted by Hobbs
The peace and calmness of MIUI.
Don't know why I ever switch to these AOKP/CM9/SlimICS ect kinda roms.After a day or two I always hate the look of it.
[ This Message was edited by: Hobbs on 2012-06-11 11:44 ]
Posted by mriley
@Hobbs
You love changing your phone don't you
I went through a similar phase with my
C901 (loved that phone)
Customized EVERYTHING on it
downloaded every flash menu on the web ~500? 
every custom theme, layout, new firmware, camera mods, light effects, patches, custom splash screens, boot animations................ the list goes on (it really does )
[brings back good memories of esato ~2 years ago
]
Unfortunately this lead to modding it so much I lost track of it all, the mods installed didn't suit eachother, UI graphics were way off and the phone memory was so full of flash menus that I couldn't even send a text
Now, I prefer to have a really simplistic clean look to it, free of all the crazy mods I used to find cool (they just made the phone look messy) The stock look of the phone is great for me - with a few simple clean mods. I can't even stand more than 1 notification in the bar
So I understand why you have changed back to MIUI. However, I don't like the iPhone look (would make others think I was an Apple wannabe when our device is much better
)
At the moment I am still using RR1.9, but limit the amount of stuff I have on each home screen, keeping it really simple is what I love, one widget per screen, calender... to.do list etc. IMO this gives a much cleaner look than iOS (as all you see is an app draw) and hence why I prefer android to iOS
@skblakee
Would love to see the video minimization feature ported to our S2
[ This Message was edited by: mriley on 2012-06-11 22:23 ]
Posted by skblakee
I don't recall which of you wrote about this but I am finding that my phone is running a bit hot around the camera lens as well. Suspect that some feature is running unnecessarily. I checked and found that the phone spent quite a bit of time running in the 1200 range.
Any suggestions?
Posted by Hobbs
mriley The only thing Im a fan of when it comes to the iPhone is the icons.I just put all my apps in a new folder called Apps and that sorts out them been spread out over home screens.I also like the fact that you get an update every Friday.
Posted by Tsepz_GP
On 2012-06-12 00:27:47, skblakee wrote:
I don't recall which of you wrote about this but I am finding that my phone is running a bit hot around the camera lens as well. Suspect that some feature is running unnecessarily. I checked and found that the phone spent quite a bit of time running in the 1200 range.
Any suggestions?
Mine ran hot randomly yesterday, and even when i plugged it in to the charger it lost power, a simple reboot fixed it, BUT what i suggest is checking Samsung's built-in taskmanager 1st as it shows what apps are using a lot of power, if nothing's there then go to Settings -Accounts&Sync, and check each account as you may find that one of them maybe syncing or trying to sync a large amount of data.
Mriley
You with your C901 is like me with my Nokia N81 and SE K850, i customised both so ridiculously that my N81 would end up getting into boot loops randomly and i actualy fixed my K850 by modding it, never had BROD again, i still have the K850, its running beautifuly, i removed most mods, and just have custom camera and audio drivers now, i miss those days though.
The video window thing from GS3 can be done on the GS2 with an app called Stick It, it works almost exactly as on GS3, but be warned, playing HD videos with it taxes the CPU, my phone ran extremely hot while watching an HD vid, but smaller vids e.g. VGA videos arent an issue, i guess in the GS3 its a well optimized feature with the CPU/GPU.
[ This Message was edited by: Tsepz_GP on 2012-06-12 10:43 ]
Posted by skblakee
Thanks tepsz. Will consider
Posted by Hobbs
Just installed Resurrection Remix v2.3.Some nice changes from v2.2This mans roms are becoming pure gold.Nice job Westcrip.
Has the latest Siyah kernel and everything is flying.Also he's added the SGS3 launcher which is slightly modded.Also the installation is slightly different with the Full Aroma installer experience which allows you to customise your installation.
Overall a pretty fantastic rom.Hoping he doesn't get himself a S3.
Posted by mriley
I think I need to upgrade, I'm still running 1.9 and the battery life isn't great, ill see what 2.3 is like.
Btw - I'm using SuperVideo to get a pop-up window to watch videos with, it's great for me, always wanting to do 3 things at once
thanks for the suggestion tsepz [ This Message was edited by: mriley on 2012-06-16 01:05 ]
Posted by asmyl
My Galaxy S2 often freeeze or getting very slow screen unlock (need to wait 5 - 10 sec)if I am travelling or moving fast by car, so weird problem. Not using GPS or any location profile (GPS 0ff). My SG S2 was G version and already upgrade to ICS. - sorry for my poor English.
Posted by Hobbs
asmyl
Thats a wierd problem.Can't think of anything that can be causing that problem (with regard to when travelling or moving fast in a car)
Posted by asmyl
On 2012-06-21 10:08:33, Hobbs wrote:
asmyl
Thats a wierd problem.Can't think of anything that can be causing that problem (with regard to when travelling or moving fast in a car)
speed at 30 - 40 kmh also suffer with this problem when I press Home button the backlight very dim and takes more than 10 sec before it turn brighter to unlock. Noticed after Upgrade
Posted by Hobbs
Reinstall your ICS.It sounds all f#*ked up.
Posted by asmyl
factory reset does not solve the problem, to reinstall the ICS I do not know how, anyway thanks for your advice
Posted by Hobbs
asmyl How did you install ICS the first time around?
Posted by skblakee
Asmyl - look Odin, ICS and Samsung Galaxsy son YouTube. Go to sammobile to get the ICS firmware.
Separately, guys, flipboard is now available for android in the play store. Also super video player which allows you to minimise videos while doing other tasks much like on the SGS3 is also available.
Check them out, really nice.
[ This Message was edited by: skblakee on 2012-06-22 12:12 ]
Posted by asmyl
On 2012-06-22 10:19:46, Hobbs wrote:
asmyl How did you install ICS the first time around?
Via kies
Think first before trying Odin
Posted by asmyl
On 2012-06-22 10:19:46, Hobbs wrote:
asmyl How did you install ICS the first time around?
Via kies
Think first before trying Odin
Posted by Hobbs
Trying out CyanogenMod 9 Release Candidate 1.Not
bad at all.
Posted by Hobbs
Go to Developers Options,turn off both Animation scales and you have the
fastest rom out there with CM9.Very impressive.
Posted by asmyl
On 2012-06-27 20:09:59, Hobbs wrote:
Go to Developers Options,turn off both Animation scales and you have the
fastest rom out there with CM9.Very impressive.
I want to wait for Jellybean who knows Galaxy S2 will get it soon,because I dont want to take any risk as I know that my phone have eMMC chip that may have the brick bug
[ This Message was edited by: asmyl on 2012-06-28 09:23 ]
Posted by Lollylost100
With an S2 you are SAFE. Only Siyah v3.2.6 had the brick bug because it was based on Korean sources. All other S2 kernels are safe.
Posted by Hobbs
Since I always on a regular basis switch roms Ive decided to give the dual boot option a try.CM9 and MIUI.Watching a YouTube video tutorial on how to do it but I was just wondering if there is anything else I need to know before I dive into this.Mainly the problems (if any) that come along with doing a dual boot on the s2.
Anyone here dual booting?
Posted by Hobbs
Google Play Market App 3.7.11 Jelly Bean Edition is Now Available [Download Update Here]
http://www.youmobile.org/blog[....]Available-Download-Update-Here
Posted by Hobbs
So far so good.Dual booting between my two favourite roms at the moment.MIUI & CM9.
Heres a nice video tutorial if anyone is interested in dual-booting on their S2.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGfHjz-4hQw
Its a pretty simple procedure.
Posted by skblakee
Guys and gals, please keep an eye out for Jbean port to our phone the SGS2. I am looking forward to being able to have it.
Hobbs, how is CM9?
Posted by Hobbs
skblakee
I've seen the whats working/whats not working for the GS3 Jellybean port and it still looks like they have a way to go.That whats not working column still has way to many items in it.Will keep an eye and ear open.
The CM9 RC1 feels complete.Hard not to like it.Its a nice small 138mb download.It's become my primary rom.
Miui I've made my secondary rom.Going to keep updating it every Friday to see what changes there are but at least this way I can always have two roms going at the same time and not have to choose between them.
Resurrection Remix has fallen off my radar but if Jellybean does come to the S2 I'll put money on Westcrip bringing it to us first.Keep an eye on that thread.That man is fast out of the blocks.Look how quickly he brought us ICS.
Overall still mighty chuffed with my GS2.
with the knowledge that we have another Android update to play around with.Bring on the JELLYBEAN!
Posted by Tsepz_GP
Cant wait until we get Android4.1 JB, Samsung have said they will announce which devices are getting it soon, my money is on the Galaxy S3,Galaxy Note, Galaxy S2, Galaxy Tab2 and Galaxy Note10.1.
Posted by skblakee
Tsepz/Hobbs, The Samsung galaxy nexus which has similar specs to the SGS2 including dual core and 1gb of ram is to be one of the first phones to get JB. Therefore it stands to reason that we shall see it on the SGS2. I will wait for it.
I am fairly happy with SGS2 right now as I have most things that the SGS3 has.
Anyone tried out the new floating browser overskreen in the play store?
Posted by Hobbs
When last have you guys cleaned up your internal SD card.My card was sitting at 3GB available and after a massive clean up I now have 9GB's.Its amazing how much junk gets left behind after installing/uninstalling apps,changing roms,making Titanium backups ect.
[ This Message was edited by: Hobbs on 2012-07-01 10:36 ]
Posted by skblakee
Yes. I went f;om about 3 as well to 9gb on my internal storage. I couldn't figure it out at first how all that storage could be missing after I had removed so such.
How did you know what to clean up?
Posted by Hobbs
You've just got to take your time and go through it all methodically.If you are unsure of something just leave it there until you can find out what it is.
Posted by skblakee
Jellybean port - more if the trial stage stuff which could hard brick your sgs2 so please if you try bear that in mind. - I won't be trying it on mines but I am happy to see it working if only in a much limited way. Look at the link. Scroll down on the page and watch the video.
Link text...
Posted by Hobbs
skblakee
The speed at which these developers are cooking up roms and updating those rom tells me that JB is just around the corner for us S2 users.Just be patient.It will come in good time.I'm not trying anything at the moment until a fully working JB is available.
[ This Message was edited by: Hobbs on 2012-07-02 09:35 ]
Posted by Bonovox
Jellybean roms
http://mblog.gsmarena.com/samsung-galaxy-s-ii-and-galaxy-s-iii-can-now-enjoy-jelly-beans-with-a-custom-rom/
Posted by skblakee
moving nice and fast. Hopefully we get official updates soon.
Posted by Hobbs
Alpha .No thanks. Good to see the S2 is getting some JB love though. Eagerly awaiting.
Posted by Hobbs
Just watched the video Bonovox.Very cool.BUTTERY SMOOTH!
Posted by Hobbs
Siri getting its butt kicked by Google Voice Search
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hEfZCeQdRXs&feature=related
Posted by Hobbs
Very impressed with this google voice search.after using s-voice i didnt think it was something i would use but this seems quite useful.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kw-RzN4xYyE&feature=related
I like the way at the end of the video he mentions that he was going to include samsungs s-voice but it was to slow and not even worth trying.
[ This Message was edited by: Hobbs on 2012-07-02 21:33 ]
Posted by skblakee
Android 4.0.4 has leaked for the SGS2.
Link text...
Posted by Hobbs
Resurrection Remix 2.5.2 + Siyah kernel v3.3.2.Sweet! Its quite strange after you put RR on your phone it feels 20grams heavier.Solid,action packed rom.JB mod pack available with wallpapers,ringtones,animations ect. I say when sources become available this man is gonna be rocking our phones with some JB.Its just a matter of time.Thats why Ive gone back to RR.To keep in the loop cause he always keeps abreast of what is happening and manages to make it available pronto.Hats off to Westcrip.Great dev.
[ This Message was edited by: Hobbs on 2012-07-05 08:21 ]
Posted by Hobbs
giving paranoidandroid v1.5a rom a test run while i download resurrection remix update v2.5.3.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1580070
Posted by Hobbs
its such a pain.all these roms are so so cool.its hard to stay on one of them.
Posted by Hobbs
Have to keep this ParanoidAndroid Hybrid rom.Its just so different.Will dual boot it alongside the latest RR.How can you get bored of the GS2 when theres still so much goodies around to sample.
Posted by Tsepz_GP
Still loving my GS2 on stock Samsung ICS, namely LP4 Luxembourg fw, its been ridiculously smooth, fast and great on battery, the only thing i customise is the launcher, if im in the mood for some great effects and icons i usmd GoLauncher like i am now, if i just want simplicity, i go back to the TouchWiz launcher, its still the fastest launcher/UI on Android, the One series and new Xperia range still have moments of stuttering and lag, something in Android that only Samsung seems capable of ridding their smartphones of, even the Galaxy Nexus has its moments, but i blame that on the poor choice of chipset.
Seems Samsung are about to release Android4.0.4 for the GS2 by the way:
http://www.sammobile.com/2012[....]d-4-0-4-leaked-for-galaxy-sii/
Posted by Hobbs
Tsepz
You gotta give this a try at least. The latest Resurrection v2.5.3.It truly is the best there is out there right now.Gotten rid of my dual boot and am just sticking with this.Looking forward with whats to come once this guy starts getting source codes for JB ect.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hof7ISkv844
Its a bit of a lame video but I share his sentiments.Its a 10/10 *****
Posted by skblakee
I am wondering if anyone else got the new update 4.0.4 as yet?
Tsepz - I too prefer stock OCS with a launcher on top of it. I am with Nova launcher ever since ICS came out.
Hobbs - any you tubes of the new ressurection from?
The more time goes by the less I want the SGS3. Most of the fancier stiff are on the SGS2 and so not worth an upgrade.
Posted by Hobbs
skblakee sorry didn't quite understand your question.