**The Official Samsung Galaxy S II Thread*

_Jimlad_ · 15 May 2011 at 00:53

hahahapupo said:
hello thanks a lot about how to use odin.
i failed over 10times with kies...
i hav one question.. i removed when the phone stopped with the screen that say do not disconnect.
does it damage on the phone much? or not that problem? Thank you

no it does not damage, you just flash over and it works

manoz · 15 May 2011 at 01:27

Khaaan! said:
This case is not going to stay, it has to go....the dust collection is unreal!

Waiting for this to arrive now:

http://www.obostore.com/nillkin-ultra-slim-hard-shield-faceplate-for-samsung-galaxy-s2-p-1004.html

Is that the case with the s-wave on the back? The dust isn't bad if you clean it every day or 2. I like it, very grippy, don't have to worry if I drop it. Only bad thing is the cutouts could be better aligned but it's good for a few quid.

RBL · 15 May 2011 at 02:05

Khaaan! said:
This case is not going to stay, it has to go....the dust collection is unreal!

Waiting for this to arrive now:

http://www.obostore.com/nillkin-ultra-slim-hard-shield-faceplate-for-samsung-galaxy-s2-p-1004.html

That case looks interesting, thinking about white one. Not too bulky and quite classy. Would be interested in your opinion once you get it. How long it takes to come from US and how much they charge for delivery to UK? Any delivery estimates?

EDIT: the shop is actually based in HongKong, only just noticed

Jacob (: · 15 May 2011 at 02:23

Well i caved and ordered but the order was reffered and i have to phone tomorrow to sort it out -.-

mrk · 15 May 2011 at 02:32

It cost $9.99 (£6.10~) and was free shipping. Should be here within the week really. I have good delivery times with HK purchases from stores usually.

Robbo · 15 May 2011 at 02:40

That is the reason I hate bumpers on the iPhone 4, dust magnets.

.:SAmSuNG:. · 15 May 2011 at 09:07

Gotta agree on the above case. Dust is a nightmare and I remove it when i get home every night but after a hour or so in my pocket its got a build up of dust around the end that looks crap.

kitch9 · 15 May 2011 at 09:29

Which anti virus does anybody recommend? I'm looking at Lookout Mobile Security or AVG Mobility as the ability to remotely control my phone and GPS locator appeals to me....

AVG offers remote wipe and lock for free whilst Lookout charges for those features, but not sure which has less bloat and stuff....

Jabbs · 15 May 2011 at 09:36

rp2000 said:
How come some people have locked Orange phones? I was under the impression phones are only locked when provided by the mobile provider. At present everyone with the S2 on Orange must be getting it from 3rd party's (as Orange have not yet released it) so surely they are getting Generic/retail S2s which would be unlocked to all networks ("world phones" per se)?

Not sure if I want to wait and get my phone direct from Orange if it has a problem (as it will be locked by them), would be easier to get one form one of these 3rd party places for more or less the same price, albeit with a new contract and number porting being involved.

rp2000

Mine was from P4U store and wasn't locked to orange as I am using my T-Mobile sim now as orange sucks and keeps dropping calls, people keep calling and getting my answer phone when am not on it and the HS internet speed is less than 640kb/s where as TMob gives me 1978kb/s.

Streeteh · 15 May 2011 at 10:40

kitch9 said:
Which anti virus does anybody recommend? I'm looking at Lookout Mobile Security or AVG Mobility as the ability to remotely control my phone and GPS locator appeals to me....

AVG offers remote wipe and lock for free whilst Lookout charges for those features, but not sure which has less bloat and stuff....

The phones default firmware has most of these features built in.

Google Samsung DIVE

RockLobster · 15 May 2011 at 10:42

Whenever I get a text message I get a woman's (robotic) voice say "New message from blah blah blah" How do I turn this off?

Streeteh · 15 May 2011 at 10:44

RockLobster said:
Whenever I get a text message I get a woman's (robotic) voice say "New message from blah blah blah" How do I turn this off?

Unlock your phone, double tap the Home button and make sure that driving mode is switched off in the voice recognition.

RockLobster · 15 May 2011 at 10:48

Streeteh said:
Unlock your phone, double tap the Home button and make sure that driving mode is switched off in the voice recognition.

Thanks it was indeed turned on.

_Jimlad_ · 15 May 2011 at 11:41

and what do you recommend for tracking the phone guys?

Streeteh · 15 May 2011 at 12:04

_Jimlad_ said:
and what do you recommend for tracking the phone guys?

See four posts above

Google Samsung DIVE

unwashed potato! · 15 May 2011 at 12:32

Streeteh said:
See four posts above

Google Samsung DIVE

i'm stuck onths site. just registered and logged in after activating my account through email and i'm stuck on the regiter your mobile now page. i click it but it does nothing

edit: ah you've got to do stuff on your mobile also. website does not make that clear

Phreaky · 15 May 2011 at 12:41

Whats the current best short term contract deal on this phone? Want it badly but I don't like being tied down into long contracts.

rp2000 · 15 May 2011 at 12:53

Jabbs said:
Mine was from P4U store and wasn't locked to orange as I am using my T-Mobile sim now as orange sucks and keeps dropping calls, people keep calling and getting my answer phone when am not on it and the HS internet speed is less than 640kb/s where as TMob gives me 1978kb/s.

Is the speed of 3G that different between networks, across the board. Or is just a case of what area you are in? I am on Orange and want to upgrade to this phone when it is available. I have seen the offer posted here to get in on Tmob as well, which is tempting. I think at some point the 2 networks are going to share their 3G signal?

rp2000

reilly · 15 May 2011 at 12:57

Phreaky said:
Whats the current best short term contract deal on this phone? Want it badly but I don't like being tied down into long contracts.

This is the best one I could find and that I have gone for. 18 Months 600 mins + 500 Text + Unlimited data £30 a month £20 for the phone, + cashback if you buy through quidco/topcashback

(I ordered last wednesday but they are currently out of stock as haven't received mine)

http://www.buymobilephones.net/mobile-phones/Samsung/Samsung-Galaxy-S-II/T-Mobile/T-Mobile-30-%2818mths%29-inc.-Internet/9637480

Jacob (: · 15 May 2011 at 13:05

I failed the credit check for tmobile and affordable mobiles said there is nothing they can even tell me let alone do..

Dont really understand why, not had problems with contracts over the last few years with other networks!

Im going to have to wait for a good deal with a different network. I can't face being with Orange anymore either as im sick of calls not coming through!

Bah

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