Samsung Galaxy S... highest spec Android phone released... also with QWERTY!

fornowagain · 11 Dec 2010 at 16:43

Generally try and stick to mid level packages that don't mess with the bootloaders. Check you have the active three button modes and grab a copy of the /efs folder first. After that you won't do much harm even if you mess it up. Pretty hard to brick the phone tbh, go for it.

UKDTweak · 11 Dec 2010 at 16:49

I'm running jpu,rooted with cf-root 1.3.
No lag fix, but it runs just as good as previous jm1 with voodoo...
Not found any bugs yet!

carrot1401 · 11 Dec 2010 at 16:59

fornowagain said:
Generally try and stick to mid level packages that don't mess with the bootloaders. Check you have the active three button modes and grab a copy of the /efs folder first. After that you won't do much harm even if you mess it up. Pretty hard to brick the phone tbh, go for it.

How do I get this folder?

fornowagain · 11 Dec 2010 at 17:17

[ZiiP]carrot;17978618 said:
How do I get this folder?

Easiest way, root the phone.

SuperOneClick > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=803682

z4root > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953

If on 2.1, always liked this one > http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=742403

Then get RootExplorer, must have app imo. Copy entire folder to backup on its removable SD, then put a copy off the phone to be sure.

http://www.appbrain.com/app/root-explorer-(file-manager)/com.speedsoftware.rootexplorer

NarChaDBaueR · 11 Dec 2010 at 21:21

I flashed my phone to a version of froyo a few months ago, was wondering if I want to update to a newer version, do i go about it the same way as before or do i have to do anything differently?! Sorry if it's been asked/answered before but its a hoooooge thread

fornowagain · 11 Dec 2010 at 23:16

Generally nothing special needed, same method for most versions.

brakeinup · 13 Dec 2010 at 13:59

Does anyone know if the SGS supports UMA? If it does has anyone managed to get it to work and on what network?

AlexTrickle · 13 Dec 2010 at 16:47

Peerzy said:
Why all this talk of 2.3 when Orange users are still stuck on 2.1 without any press release on a potential update to 2.2

I've only just joined this thread and was going to ask why Samsung Kies tells me I already have the latest firmware (2.1 Eclair) when I know 2.2 is out?!? But then saw this comment (I am on Orange) - is this really true?

If so why?!

fornowagain · 13 Dec 2010 at 17:53

https://twitter.com/x/status/13163725502545920

@powmerton We're expecting Froyo for the Galaxy S in January. the update will be via Kies however ^Andy

Wait till January for some Orange bloatware.

cymatty · 13 Dec 2010 at 21:28

fornowagain said:
Wait till January for some Orange bloatware.

January

That is one things that annoys me about Orange, they are always the last to get everything.

Hen_Dawg · 13 Dec 2010 at 23:15

cymatty said:
January

That is one things that annoys me about Orange, they are always the last to get everything.

And full of bloat. And can have reception problems inside buildings.
I'd get a custom ROM or other firmware loaded on there

alex24 · 13 Dec 2010 at 23:19

Just load up the Samsung 2.2. I did that with JPO and it works a treat. I haven't lost anything useful from not being on the branded firmware. Three even let me re-download skype etc and I can still check usage and so on through their mobile site.

Might have had to set the APN settings again, not sure if it was the firmware upgrade or a dodgy widget messing with them.

Over Clocker · 14 Dec 2010 at 07:45

I've used loads of custom Roms. Mostly the Doc ones. I'm not on the JPU 3.01 one. I've never had any problems or had to put the APN settings in. I always just wait a day from when the rom is released so that any bugs get spotted, and then put it on!

SexyGreyFox · 14 Dec 2010 at 20:34

Who has got a video lead for the Samsung?
I know it has got 3 phono's on one end but what has it got on the other?
Is it the small USB plug or a 4 way mini jack?

fornowagain · 14 Dec 2010 at 20:43

Look for a Nokia N95 video lead, about a quid.

Hen_Dawg · 14 Dec 2010 at 23:26

fornowagain said:
Look for a Nokia N95 video lead, about a quid.

No way! That was my old phone so have one of those leads already. I was wondering what could output video from this, thanks

THMRK · 14 Dec 2010 at 23:31

Matthew.M said:
Anyone know if you can disable the full battery notification when it has finished charging?

I really don't care when the battery is full, especially in the middle of the night...

I think there's an app for that...

THMRK · 14 Dec 2010 at 23:36

Still no update on kies for my phone on T-Mob...

Dsteviedee · 15 Dec 2010 at 00:00

Woody__ said:
Still no update on kies for my phone on T-Mob...

Have you updated KIES as I thought T-Mo were upto date now.

Personally I used the reg hack and put JPO on, I got sick of waiting for them and

I now dont have the bloatware.

THMRK · 15 Dec 2010 at 00:06

Dsteviedee said:
Have you updated KIES as I thought T-Mo were upto date now.

Personally I used the reg hack and put JPO on, I got sick of waiting for them and

I now dont have the bloatware.

My Galaxy S is unbranded, actually, so I never got any bloatware on it.

I'll try updating KIES.