Use this tag if your issue is *specific* to any variant of the Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9100).
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What's the “MTC Мобильная Почта” update on my Samsung Galaxy?
What's the wierd looking update that's just turned up on my Samsung Galaxy phone?
"MTC Мобильная Почта" by "OJSC Mobile TeleSystems".
The review section has lots of one-star comments saying its ...
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1answer
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Galaxy s2 will not boot, wrong bootloader
My Samsung Galaxy S2 GT-I1900 won't boot.
I tried to update to ICS with Kies which crashed, wherefore I unplugged the USB to start over.
Now my phone had no OS, and wouldn't respond to Kies anymore.
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1answer
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Samsung Galaxy S 2 - Recovery mode
I am trying to install an application to my Galaxy S 2 using the "apply update from sdcard" option from the recovery mode (the script in the update.zip is written to do that). The problem I am facing ...
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1answer
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Manually Sync Outlook 2010 contacts/calendar only from Windows PC to Android cell phone (Samsung Galaxy S II) via USB cord only
How do I manually Sync Outlook 2010 contacts and calendar only from Windows PC to Android cell phone (Samsung Galaxy S II) via USB cord only. I do NOT want to use any kind of web based product, i.e. ...
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1answer
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Samsung galaxy S2 can't upgrade to 4.0 [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
When will my device get the Android 4.0 update (Ice Cream Sandwich)?
i have Samsung galaxy s2 with android 2.3.6 and when i try update it with Kies to 4.0 (ice cream ...
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0answers
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Galaxy S2 restarts
My Galaxy S2 restarts occassionally. In addition, it sometimes loses connection with my service provider (even when the signal strength is good). I just have to switch it off and back on again.
I ...
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1answer
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Changing vibrate length of default email app on galaxy s2
I have connected the mail app from the galaxy s2 to my email (exchange). The notification (which I have set to vibrate) is just a very short vibrate. It seems very likely that I will often miss this ...
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3answers
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Transfer *.contact from PC to Samsung Galaxy S 2
How can I transfer my contacts from my PC (win7) .contact (iPhone 4) to Samsung Galaxy S2? I no longer have the iPhone 4.
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3answers
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application to restore/download all market applications after new rom is installed [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to recover apps from a factory reset?
the AndyX Rom has a wonderful feature that grabs all applications previously installed from the market once you do all wipes ...
2
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1answer
551 views
Bluetooth A2DP audio occasionally drops out for a second on custom ROMs
When I'm playing audio over the A2DP data path to my car, the audio randomly will drop for half a second, then gradually comes back to full volume over perhaps a second of time. Speaking like a ...
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1answer
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Problem purchasing android apps
I bought humble bundle for PC, which comes with some games available on android market, played the games a bit, uninstalled, then I went to market and wanted to buy a second copy of OSMOS HD, but it ...
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1answer
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How do I back up (and restore) my phone before installing a custom ROM? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to backup an Android device?
I am thinking of installing a custom ROM such as CM7 on my AT&T Galaxy S2 (SGH-i777). I have already rooted it.
What is the best ...
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1answer
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What are the advantages of a separate tethering app over the built-in tethering controls?
I just rooted by AT&T Galaxy S2 (SGH-i777) to troubleshoot battery usage. I also would like to tether my laptop (OS X Lion) to make use of my phone's data connection intermittently while ...
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1answer
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Is there a way/app to block outgoing international calls, without activating the network provider's International Call Barring?
I 'accidentally' dial international numbers a lot - don't ask why, long story :). Is there an app that would restrict me from calling international numbers, or warn me before connecting the call?
I ...
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1answer
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Prevent volume rocker from disabling silent mode
On my Galaxy S2 Skyrocket, everytime I bump the volume rocker the phone comes out of silent mode. I hate this. The only way I want my phone going into or coming out of silent mode with a hard button ...
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1answer
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Samsung S2 not deleting sent emails on gmail
I have a samsung s2 all other parts of the Gmail is syncing. But in the sent items on my phone there are about 10 sent emails that are not on my online account (have deleted there) and when I try and ...
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4answers
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Is it possible to determine whether the phone has been rooted or not?
Let's say I buy an "un-rooted" Samsung Galaxy S2 via eBay that's still under warranty:
Is there a way I can tell whether it has been rooted before (with or without rooting it myself)?
Is there a way ...
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1answer
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How can I determine the latest released firmware for my Samsung device?
This problem eludes me. I have two Samsung Android devices, a Galaxy Tab 10.1 and a Galaxy S2. I keep'em up-to-date using the update option in the settings panel, however, I think I'm not always ...
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1answer
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Samsung Galaxy s2 Driver Problem
I updated Kies today and my Samsung Galaxy S2 phone doesnt connect to my pc via Debug Mode any more.
Below is the screen shot
When i uninstall that and try to reconnect i get an error saying ...
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1answer
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Rooting and updating to Official Updates
I have a S2. I want to root my phone to use the amazing apps out there Not to install custom roms. Can i still get access to the official updates from Samsung ?
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Samsung S2 reads out message aloud
Some one has changed my phone settings, so when I recieve an SMS from any number the message is read out loudly.
Can someone tell me how to disable this?
My driving mode is turned off too.
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1answer
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Mobile network not available
I have serious problem with my Galaxy S2.
Some guy stole my phone. With help from Samsung Dive, I gained his phone number because he put his Sim card in my phone. Then, with help from police, I got ...
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0answers
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When I plug in Samsung Skyrocket & Moto Atrix to Windows 7 my USB ports stop working [closed]
I have a USB adapter to pick up internet on my desktop and an external hard drive through USB, and they stop responding immediately after I plug in either android phone, I have to restart after this ...
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1answer
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How to revert back to stock rom for Galaxy S 2? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Where can I find stock or custom ROMs for my Android device?
I did the whole exercise and rooted my Swiss Sunrise 2.3.4 Galaxy S II ending up installing CM9 and the ICS ...
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1answer
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Cannot connect Samsung Galaxy S2 to computer in storage mode via USB
I am trying to install an application (developed using Eclipse) onto the computer (I am using Windows XP). When I try to connect the USB cable with the phone, it starts to charge or starts the ...
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1answer
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Epic 4g Touch: Choose to route calls through Google Talk or Sprint
A friend of mine just got the Epic 4g Touch (a.k.a. the Sprint version of the Samsung Galaxy s2). He has installed the Google Voice app on all of his previous Android devices and there has always ...
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1answer
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ClockworkMod Recovery pops up during phone turn on
When I turn on my Galaxy S2 phone, ClockworkMod Recovery v4.0.0.2 pops up with the list of options,
1- reboot system now
2- apply update from sdcard
3- wipe data/factory reset
4- wipe cache ...
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5answers
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My messaging application sometimes closes itself while typing - How can I fix this?
When typing an SMS message, the messaging application will automatically close and the typed text is deleted, causing me to have to retype the text. It seems to happen after two or three messages. I ...
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5answers
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How can I determine the cause of random device reboots?
After being annoyed with my previous ROM, I thought I'd install ICS on my SGS2 (until CM9 comes out). But, sadly, it now reboots several times a day without any real reason. The device is just lying ...
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1answer
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Does SuperOneClick flash a kernel?
Does SuperOneClick need to flash a kernel to the phone to root it, thus incrementing the custom kernel counter in the Samsung Galaxy S2?
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1answer
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Galaxy SII not reporting Signal Strength
I recently bought a Samsung Galaxy SII which in general has worked perfectly for me. My only issue is that the phone won't report the signal strength. If I get to the phone information (using the * # ...
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0answers
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Unable to move files to external SD card on SGS2 XXLP2
Running a rooted Galaxy S2 with ICS XXLP2 official leaked rooted build. I have a 32GB microSD card mounted at /sdcard/external_sd in addition to the 16 GB internal storage. I'm unable to copy files to ...
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1answer
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Must I install ClockworkMod to install CyanogenMod on Samgung Galaxy SII?
I want to install CyanogenMod on my Samsumg Galaxy S II. If I install ClockworkMod I think I will void the warranty provided by Samsung.
Must I install ClockworkMod or can I just install CyanogenMod?
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1answer
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How do I check who is connecting to my hotspot?
Is there any way to check who is connecting to my hotspot? I am using a rooted Samsung Galaxy SII.
I use the SII's tethering feature in: Settings > Wireless and network > Tethering and portable ...
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1answer
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2.3.6 update for Samsung Galaxy S 2 GT-I9100
does anybody know how to download the officially released rom from Samsung? I can't see it in the web site and kies does not donwload anything, currently I am using the 2.3.4 updated a while ago. I ...
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3answers
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Samsung Galaxy S2 on Sprint sudden Drop in Battery Life
Since I got this device in mid November to now, I have had great battery life usually lasting almost two full days and never having a problem for one day unless I'd been using it excessively. Suddenly ...
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2answers
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Can the galaxy s2 be rooted without increasing the custom flash counter using adb?
Normally, rooting guides for the s2 involve flashing a kernel to the device to install busybox and su. This xda post suggests a method for doing so via adb (found approximately in the middle of the ...
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1answer
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Have I erased my songs? Samsung galaxy S2 [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
Data Recovery - How to Restore Deleted / Formatted Files on HD Micro SD Card
I removed everything by entering code in phone field. I deleted my all apps. What about my ...
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1answer
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Can I set the minimum brightness of auto-brightness?
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2 I9100 and I'm getting frustrated with how dark the screen goes. I do find value in using auto brightness but is it possible to limit the minimum or lowest point that the ...
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1answer
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Do favorite Dropbox photos automatically download to my Android?
When I tried Dropbox on the iPad, whenever I Favorite a photo Dropbox will automatically download it and it will show up in the Photos app's gallery.
Is this the same behavior for Androids? I have a ...
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2answers
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GPS not working on Galaxy S II
I have a Samsung Galaxy S2. My GPS doesn't work. It just says "Waiting for location" the whole time. At first when I bought the phone, I think it worked correctly, but now it doesn't. I tried: ...
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1answer
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Lots of “Input/output error” after connecting Samsung Galaxy S2 via USB
I'm trying to connect my Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-9100, Android 2.3.4, I9100XXKI1) with my Linux box (Ubuntu 11.10 oneiric).
I'm using the USB storage mode (Settings ➔ Wireless and network ➔ USB ...
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0answers
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SGS2 2.3.3 active sync email stopped syncing mails
I have been using MS exchange Active Sync to sync my office email. For 15 days it seemed to work fine but now it has stopped syncing my messages completely. All other mail accounts like Gmail and ...
3
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1answer
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My Epic Touch 4G can only boot into Odin mode
Installed ClockworkMod via ROM Manager, selected reboot into recovery via manager and the phone only boots into "Android System Recovery" now. OK button doesn't work to select "reboot now", though ...
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1answer
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Screen colour when sliding
I just got a Samsung Galaxy 2 and when I slide the screen and when there is nothing more to scroll, I get blue screen at the edge. Is this normal? The phone is working fine.
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0answers
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How can I switch launchers on the Samsung Galaxy SII Epic [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
I checked 'use as default' when choosing the default launcher, but now I can't start ADW.Launcher any more
I am trying to switch launchers on my new Samsung ...
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10answers
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Galaxy S2 not recognized by computer
When I try to connect my Galaxy S2 device to my computer via USB, I get an error saying that the device has malfunctioned and is unrecognized. It appears as "Unknown device" in device manager.
I'm ...
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4answers
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Changing contact to canonical form (adding + country_code)
I am using Samsung Galaxy S2. Is there any automated way or app to change all my contacts with appropriate country code into canonical form.
I just found that lot of my contact are there without the ...
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1answer
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Unable to mount Galaxy S2 on Debian Squeeze laptop as storage device
I am trying to mount my Galaxy S2 on Debian Squeeze laptop. I turned off USB debugging and then in:
"Wireless & Networks" → "USB Utilities" → "Connect storage to PC"
it asks me to connect a USB ...
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1answer
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What's in an update?
My Samsung Galaxy S2 just updated to version I9100XWKI4. Is there a place where I can see what's in that update? And in the ones before that?
All I could find was a blog post from a site that shows ...
