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Got my shiny new Galaxy S - need some advise please

Afternoon all,
Finally jumped shipped from an iphone to an Android phone and am happy with my galaxy s but need some advise please.
Still trying to get to grips with this new OS and was hoping if you kind people can point me in the right direction as to what settings/what apps I should use to get the best out of my phone
Is there some sort of newbie guide out there that advises the things us new galaxy owners should install/configure to get the best of this amazing phone?
Cheers all
InnI

this is a great place to start
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=765081
then if you still have question you can try the WiKi
http://forum.xda-developers.com/wiki/index.php?title=Main_Page#Samsung_Smartphones
and the big FAQ on DEV
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723596

and flash jm8+voodoo

bilboa1 said:
and flash jm8+voodoo
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Or wait for the official release and see from there...

thanks for the links mate, much appreciated

don't flash anything until you have played enough withthe stock ROM and get a feel for what you would like to change
there is no point in changing ROM just because some one tells you to

to get the best of this amazing phone?
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That's what he asks for. jm8 (the mooded version is just fine)+voodoo is the best you can currently get by so far. stock rom bugs are aweful. Especially lag. Horrible.

you do know the "lag fixes" are the cause of people posting problems with their Internal SD messed up and corrupted?
also people posting about semi-bricked phone unbootable past the boot screen logo?

^^ you're right!
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That's what he asks for. jm8 (the mooded version is just fine)+voodoo is the best you can currently get by so far. stock rom bugs are aweful. Especially lag. Horrible.
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Please do keep in mind that such things to most end users who don't want to get their hands dirty or potentially lose their warranty, are trivial. Not everyone wants to experiment with what's not official. Further more, stating that something is the "best" is pretty baseless. Most users will trust the vendor first. To them, that would be the best! Not to mention that better things keep coming along the way anyway, so it's just best to wait IMHO....
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New sgs

Hey guys,
Im getting a sgs tomorrow as a free upgrade.
I used to own a nexus one so I know a bit about android
Anyway was wondering what people advised to do first? Root, froyo rom etc?
Thanks in advance

Guitarfreak26 said:
Hey guys,
Im getting a sgs tomorrow as a free upgrade.
I used to own a nexus one so I know a bit about android
Anyway was wondering what people advised to do first? Root, froyo rom etc?
Thanks in advance
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First, search.

Guitarfreak26 said:
Hey guys,
Im getting a sgs tomorrow as a free upgrade.
I used to own a nexus one so I know a bit about android
Anyway was wondering what people advised to do first? Root, froyo rom etc?
Thanks in advance
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Some would argue that going from N1 to SGS is a downgrade, but oh well I'd try to avoid doing any unofficial flashing for the moment until Froyo is officially released.

daft.71 said:
Some would argue that going from N1 to SGS is a downgrade, but oh well I'd try to avoid doing any unofficial flashing for the moment until Froyo is officially released.
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I went from a Nexus One to SGS, it is a bit of a downgrade firmware wise, but the screen on the SGS so much nicer, it's worth changing just for the screen.

Keeping in mind that pretty much everybody's is whining constantly about their rom versions, I would upgrade to JPK from 23 September '10 (yes the old and first "real" one) having OCLF over it, and am still pretty amazed by his responsiveness nd decent gps reception.(even playing with it just to see for myself how stable it is)
I have, since a couple of days, increased the minumum cpu to 200MHz for a bit more responce and it's working for me, one full day with a bit less then 2 hours of navigation will not be a problem with this setup.
Maybe and just maybe i'll update to an jpx rom when everybody is satisfied with it, .. hard time restoring hundreds of apps constantly
unless you're having a 'newer is better' mentality, you should go with the pack!

Thanks for the reply compulse, the main reason I would of wanted froyo was for the flash web browsing.
I like the desire hd aswell but the speaker is a bit crap and the screen is a bit washed out, im sure there's not much difference in screen size between the sgs or dhd

Android 4.0 (ICS): F5 is getting bashed, which dev is gunna be first?

Hey guys/gals, Like many of you are probably doin im checking XDA every 10 mins or pressing F5 eagerly awaiting to see who is gunna be first to release a Alpha/Beta/Test port of ICS for our HD2.
I know its still too early and I need to be patient, but I'm like a kid on Xmas eve here
So any guesses as to who is gunna be first to release a ICS port from source?

I was just looking for the same thing lol

I think that the fate of this release, such as HoneyComb

badradine125 said:
I think that the fate of this release, such as HoneyComb
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.....???
English please

Haha, doing the same thing.
My F5 key will be severly used the coming days...

not bothered about it, if i do give it a go, it will be after a month or two of the first rom being released as there are bound to be loads of bugs/issues with it

TheATHEiST said:
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English please
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I think he means that the chance of getting ICS on our HD2s is as remote as getting honeycomb.
Personally, reading other threads, I must agree. Where are we going to get drivers from?
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I think there will be a good chance that CyanogenMod makes it work for the Desire, which has the same hardware as a Hd2

Maybe Imilka will..........
Lets keep our fingers crossed....

Well, if someone works on an ICS port to Nexus One, it'll have some drivers for HD2. We use the same chipset...

Richy99 said:
not bothered about it, if i do give it a go, it will be after a month or two of the first rom being released as there are bound to be loads of bugs/issues with it
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I agree, considering that gingerbread still has issues here and there, ICS might take a while before a stable version see the light.
I'm not worried much about drivers, Honeycomb was released for tablets mostly, so creating new drivers for the HD2 would take a lot of time, but since ICS is made for smartphones (and tablets) it would be easier to make it work on the HD2. but I may be a bit optimistic.

ICS will happen but its going to take some time. Even when its working it will take more time to polish into a every day rom.
I dont think there will be anything worth flashing until 2012.

me 呵呵呵 哈哈哈

man who stole my F5 key?

Dev's are working on it, patience.
http://twitter.com/#!/mwakious/status/136786119764361216

I'm going to mess up my fn and f5.

hey do not wait just go to this site -> http://galnetmiui.co.uk/landing/ics-builds/ and enjoy ics miui rom for hd2 curently it is the best rom and fastest rom I tried for htc hd2!

Is this the real deal? It looks legit but didn't they just release the code not even 1 or 2 days ago? I'm downloading right now, what new features does ICS have?
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Does anyone have tried it already? Fully working?
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incomer said:
Does anyone have tried it already? Fully working?
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Im about to install it
Its booting lol
I thinks its bullsh#t, nothing special about it, looks just like regular MIUI, it says its android version 4.0.1 but i dont see anything special on phone
DOnt waist your time, i just wasted 102mb of data through my wireless plan

Questions to 70it2 / 70B owners

Hello All,
I have few questions to 70it2 owners:
- How does it charge ? Through specific charger or usb port ?
- How is screen ?
- Did you try to root it ?
If you successfully rooted it, I'd be interested in a dd of mmc to check if I can get the aos keys. It's completely safe for your device, and it would help me for the future...
Thanks,
LeTama

Archos 70BIT2
- How does it charge ? Through specific charger or usb port ?
the charge is great, had no problem with it. It comes with 3 adapters from 3 countries:US, HongKong and Europe. Also with a USB cable and
- How is screen ?
screen is 7 inch and it picks up fast but regardless of the cpu usage but try not to use more than one app at the same time
- Did you try to root it ?
still looking but no one has not posted intructions to root it because this device just came out recently. I hope to root it ASAP because i have only have less than 15 days to return this. Thats all

Hi,
Thanks for the replies! Questions were a bit obsolete as I purchased a froyo it2 one (and killed it, but that's another story).
lozano.markp said:
still looking but no one has not posted intructions to root it because this device just came out recently. I hope to root it ASAP because i have only have less than 15 days to return this. Thats all
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I rooted froyo it2, but don't try what's there on yours, it won't work. Root is a bit different on this tablet, but I can't do it without having it, too dangerous. Sorry!

Shame they won't release ICS for it...
Root is a bit different on this tablet, but I can't do it without having it, too dangerous. Sorry!
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Is it really that much different from the G9?

Yes, it's completely different, soc is previous generation, omap3, single core and slower graphics.
But I don't buy the argument that it would be too slow, we see it running quite smooth on slower platform. And it's supposed to be more efficient than Honeycomb after all.

letama said:
I rooted froyo it2, but don't try what's there on yours, it won't work. Root is a bit different on this tablet, but I can't do it without having it, too dangerous. Sorry!
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He haven't written his model, is it a froyo or HC version?
If you have a froyo version try the SDE menu enabler make by Letama works like a charm (thanks again to you ).
Bizcuite

Yes, I assumed it was Honeycomb one as it has been a long time since I haven't seen a froyo IT2, I presumed it's an extinct race

letama said:
Yes, I assumed it was Honeycomb one as it has been a long time since I haven't seen a froyo IT2, I presumed it's an extinct race
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If this situation arrives, i will hate Archos!! No support for ours froyo IT2 tab!!
I will create threads to OC it and install BULL RC2, for poors guys like me who have a froyo version

bizcuite said:
If this situation arrives, i will hate Archos!! No support for ours froyo IT2 tab!!
I will create threads to OC it and install BULL RC2, for poors guys like me who have a froyo version
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I wonder for how much you bought it. If you bought it at carphonewarehouse, listed as 70IT and sold for 99 pounds, I think you shouldn't complain...

i have bought it 110euros but i had 100euros of reduction from the firm where i work.
210e real for an error of marketing like my tab. It's just the reality, then i can complain lol
and i don't think that this tab will receive a good support from archos.
It was annonced an archos it first generation like you.
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Sorry for a bit offtopic, didn't want to create separate thread. I'm planing to buy http://arnovatech.com/products/g2/arn_7/index.html?country=lt&lang=en and i'm wondering which Gen it is? Thank you for your reply.

pretis said:
Sorry for a bit offtopic, didn't want to create separate thread. I'm planing to buy http://arnovatech.com/products/g2/arn_7/index.html?country=lt&lang=en and i'm wondering which Gen it is? Thank you for your reply.
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Hi guy!!
from Wikipedia:
Arnova series
Arnova is an independent company, with full name Arnova Technology Hong Kong China, formerly known as Archos Technology Hong Kong.[7] It uses Archos designs and shares some production and distribution facilities.
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It's not a Gen series, there aren't the same hardware, that's i think when i read wiki...
Bizcuite

newbie

hi all
Just got my note and love it. ..any recomeded apps or patches etc. ..
Thanks all and helloo

For me I flashed rooted gb, flash ics repack and then flash stunner. Stock GB was terrible and the audio quality was painful. This rom looks, performs better and the audio is awesome
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shure2 said:
For me I flashed rooted gb, flash ics repack and then flash stunner. Stock GB was terrible and the audio quality was painful. This rom looks, performs better and the audio is awesome
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I wish i new what that ment. ...im very new to this as i have been with iphone since the first one. .. I might need step by step or the odd link. ..
Once again thank you

hawky9393 said:
hi all
Just got my note and love it. ..any recomeded apps or patches etc. ..
Thanks all and helloo
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Wrong section dude. There is one section dedicated to apps and customizations for the note.
For now stay away from customized ROMs (not reccomended for newbies)
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:-(

He does have a point. If you don't know what you are doing then you could easily turn your new phone into a paperweight. I would recommend you read. Read A LOT about ROMS and kernals and everything else that goes into the custom modding of your phone before you try anything. That's how i started and flashing new stuff is a walk in the park at this point.

Yeah I would stay away from flashing etc. Me being a total newbie on android and on note I'm waiting till official ice cream sandwich release and maybe start to play around with all the advanced goodies. I used iphone since day one and jailbreaking seemed pretty easy but I'm little intimidated by android stuff :/
If you must have urge to play with it try searching on this forum for step by step guide, or try http://rootgalaxynote.com/
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Mate, first of all, welcome. You've got yourself one of the best pieces of kit on the market... Prepare to be amazed!
What are you after from your note?
If it's media, check out power amp for music, moboplayer for video, maildroid for email.
For basic customisation, and check out Dr ks thread for rooting and Chainfire kernal installation which will prove good for any customisation. Think it's in the stickies. Ics is awesome, but not without its problems especially installing so best check out the precursors.
Welcome dude, may you have lots of fun!
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Cheers again all
I will start to read up and explore the world of andriod. ..as i understand there will be a update ssoon.. Ics. Will the note self update or will i have to sort myself. ..also ive seen sky go working on a note but cant find it in app store( whoops) market..?
Ps love the way this phone works

If you would like stock gingerbread, flash lc1 or lc2. Im using lc2 its a very smooth fast rom with at lease one and a half days battery with normal use. But like everyone said read alot until u understand how to flash. Read how to flash lc1 or lc2 because newer roms u need to be already rooted before u can flash them and keep root.
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hawky9393 said:
Cheers again all
I will start to read up and explore the world of andriod. ..as i understand there will be a update ssoon.. Ics. Will the note self update or will i have to sort myself. ..also ive seen sky go working on a note but cant find it in app store( whoops) market..?
Ps love the way this phone works
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Yes, the Note will officially get ICS, but we don't know when.
Here's Sky Go.