Use this tag if your issue is *specific* to any variant of the Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9100).
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Galaxy S2 launcher repeatedly crashes and reboots phone following software update 20/12/2011
I updated the phones software using its own software update menu option. As part of the update process, the phone rebooted automatically. After that, the phone just keeps rebooting itself. As soon ...
4
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1answer
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Boot looping / Corrupted data partition, CWM crashes when restoring to factory defaults
Been using the Alpha version of CM7 for the Samsung T989 (T-Mobile Galaxy S II) for over 2 weeks now. Seems like when I rebooted it today it managed to corrupt the data partition.
Symptoms:
-Normal ...
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1answer
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How to install custom stable ICS rom on galaxy S2 (rar file)?
So if you follow this link then apparently this is an unofficial stable release of ICS for the galaxy S2. Also it's been tested by the members of XDA and they also say it's legit.
So if I want to ...
2
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0answers
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Setup (Premium-)Push in SGS2 Social Hub Facebook SNS
I have linked my device with Facebook via the Social Hub which is quite compact and exactly what I need. Messages and status updates... however I don't get Push notifications by the Hub, only the ...
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1answer
440 views
How can I add a reminder to a calendar event at a specific date and time?
On my Samsung Galaxy S2, I can't add a useful reminder time. The calendar only offers 5 minutes, 10 minutes, ... one day, two days, ...
This is utterly useless. What I usually need is "19:15 the day ...
3
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1answer
716 views
How to root my new Galaxy SII
I just bought my Galaxy SII. Can anyone here tell me how to root my phone with Lite'Ning?
Baseband:I9100GDZKH5
Kernel: 2.6.35.7 root@DELL81 #2
Build: GINGERBREAD.JPKH8
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2answers
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“USB Storage damaged. It may need reformatting” error message in status bar
On rebooting my Samsung Galaxy S2 (running Villain ROM 3), I got an error in the status bar "USB Storage damaged. It may need reformatting". File managers like Astro fail to open the /mnt/sdcard ...
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3answers
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How can I sync all folders from an Exchange server (not just the Inbox)?
I am using a Samsung Galaxy S2 (Android 2.3.4) and have set up the native email app to synchronize with an MS Exchange 2007 server. The problem I am noticing is that I'm only notified for a new email ...
2
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0answers
530 views
Sync My Calendar with Outlook/Exchange 2010 using Kies messes up dates on Galaxy S II
I have a Samsung Galaxy S II running Gingerbread (2.3.5). I tried synchronizing My Calendar with Outlook/Exchange 2010 (Outlook running on Win7) using Kies (over USB).
I started with a clean calendar ...
4
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1answer
1k views
How does one disable the media scanner? (obviously on a rooted device)
Running a rooted Galaxy S2 with DarkyROM2 2.3.5 & SuperCore kernel. I have a 32 GB microSD card in addition to the 16 GB internal storage, and it takes ages to scan both when the phone boots. At ...
5
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1answer
750 views
Prevent phone from automatically lowering media volume
I have a Samsung Galaxy SII Skyrocket. Everytime I unplug my headphones/auxiliary cord from my phone and plug it back in, the media volume gets lowered to about 60%, system-wide, regardless of media ...
5
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1answer
494 views
Why do all my MMSes show up as videos?
Long text messages, photos - all show up as a five second long "video" (still image). Happens with received MMSes and the ones from me that I've sent. Using a galaxy s2. This is really annoying, my ...
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4answers
10k views
Samsung Galaxy S2 Problems - Possibly Hardware Related?
I've had my Galaxy S2 SGH-I777 (AT&T) for about 2 months now and everything has been great up until yesterday. I started experiencing some freezing and strange behavior. The phone is unrooted and ...
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1answer
313 views
Receiving “Message board service started” randomly
Randomly on my Android Galaxy S2, I'm receiving a message nag "Message board service started".
It can happens in an application, in the app drawer or anywhere randomly.
I'm unable to find any ...
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2answers
1k views
3G Connection Not Working on Samsung Galaxy S2
I have a Galaxy S2 that for some reason does not work when it's connected to a 3G network(or at least I think it's connected, there's a '3G' symbol next to my signal meter). When I say it doesn't ...
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1answer
3k views
Samsung Galaxy S2 hangs/freezes sometime
I am using Samsung Galaxy S2 for last 4 days. After two days of usage, I am experiencing phone hanging frequently. It just freezes while operating. The screen light won't go off and screen stays ...
4
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2answers
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Gameloft Game Graphics problem
I installed a Gameloft game Brother in Arm.. But the graphics of the game is shown as below.
Use 2.3.3 on Samsung S2
Any idea why its not being displayed ?
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2answers
1k views
Turn off volume button notification sound in Galaxy S2
1) I get a beep sound every-time I increase the ringer volume using the side button in Samsung Galaxy S2. How can I turn of this sound. I have set the notifications sound to Silent. But still am ...
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3answers
361 views
Samsung Galaxy S2 support for Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich
This post indicates that Samsung Galaxy S2 may get Android 4.0. I am planning to buy S2 and I have the following questions.
Is Galaxy S2 compatible to run Android 4.0?
If Samsung is not releasing ...
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0answers
477 views
Haptic feedback turns on only when I insert the jack… why?
My phone (Galaxy S II) is behaving in a rather strange way: haptive feedback seems not to work even when the battery is full, the "haptic feedback" checkbox is checked and the phone has been rebooted ...
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2answers
761 views
Mobile Network goes off often in my Galaxy s2
I am using Galaxy s2 since 5 months. I have started facing Network problems recently. The mobile network goes off often and it resumes most times by itself.. but sometimes I need to restart my phone ...
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2answers
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How to transfer text messages from iPhone to Android with iOS 5?
I'm trying to switch from an iPhone 3GS to a Galaxy SII and got multiple questions. This one concerns migrating the text messages (SMS).
I've found quite some articles, basically they fall into two ...
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5answers
4k views
Galaxy S II GT-I9100G USB connectivity problem
I bought a Galaxy S II GT-I9100G two weeks back from Malaysia and it was running on Android ver. 2.3.5. But three days back I saw a 2.3.6 update available and updated my phone using the update option ...
7
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2answers
605 views
Why are my SMS messages being sent automatically?
When I start composing an SMS message on my Samsung Galaxy S2, if I pause for a couple of minutes the SMS gets sent automatically, even though the message hasn't been finished (and I haven't hit the ...
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1answer
782 views
Samsung Galaxy S2 - sound notification does not always work
my samsung galaxy s2 (android 2.3.4, kernel 2.6.35.7, build gingerbread.xwki4) does not always beeps when I get google talk messages (I'am not using social hub, just native Talk app) also it does not ...
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2answers
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How can I boot my Epic 4G Touch into CWM?
Rooted using http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EwEYVB_ut4 process. Boot in cwm and the enter button (power button) doesn't work or is locked. Long press of button will reboot the device though. ...
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1answer
642 views
Mobile Network not available despite full coverage
I've been to my network provider and the problem is with my phone. I woke up on Tuesday with an unread message but have been unable to respond since. My lock screen says that I can make "Emergency ...
2
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0answers
335 views
DLNA app that supports output orientation?
On the Samsung Galaxy S2 is a DLNA client / server application called AllShare.
This can direct audio, video and images to a DLNA consumer on the network the phone is on.
In my case, this happens to ...
2
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1answer
713 views
Wi-Fi connects but can't browse
I'm opening a virtual router through my laptop, and my Galaxy S2 can see and connect to it fine. However, when I try to do anything that requires the network, it doesn't work (for example, I can't ...
2
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1answer
901 views
Using Odin to flash a custom rom
Nearly bricked my Samsung Epic Touch 4G. Managed to boot into Odin Mode with a USB jig. I'm back where I started now and need to re-evaluate what to do next.
The phone is rooted, won't see the SD ...
2
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1answer
2k views
Sudden crashes and drops in battery charge
Recently I've experienced random and sudden crashes on my Galaxy S2. There is no warning or shutdown message. Suddenly it's just powered off. What could cause this? Is there any way to see what was ...
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5answers
4k views
A calendar with powerful alerts
I just bought a Samsung Galaxy 2, coming from a Nokia 3600.
My old cell phone had a quite simple calendar app but when it was supposed to alert me it kept ringing and vibrating until I dismiss it.
I ...
4
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1answer
1k views
Odin. Unplugged target while flashing
I assumed something was wrong because I waited about 20 minutes and the process hadn't completed, nor did it look like anything was active. Apparently, something was and now my Samsung Epic Touch 4G ...
2
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1answer
349 views
How to lock Samsung Galaxy S2?
My Samsung Galaxy S2 locks after some time I don't touch the screen.
How could I lock it immediately, without waiting for this time to pass?
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1answer
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Galaxy S2 can't plug in to laptop with usb correctly
Why when i try to plug in with the cable Galaxy S2 and a laptop, it's not showing any new partition that must be for the galaxy.I get a successful conection on the phone, but it's not having a popup ...
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1answer
551 views
Plug physical keyboard to Samsung Galaxy SII [duplicate]
Possible Duplicates:
External hardware keyboards
Can I connect an Android phone to an external monitor, keyboard and mouse?
Bluetooth keyboard with Android?
Is there a way to plug ...
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2answers
1k views
How can I get push notifications for emails in sub-folders?
How can I get push notifications for emails in my inbox's sub-folders? By default it pushes just inbox emails, not the other folders that are in inbox.
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0answers
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Part of touch screen is not working
This is a weird touch screen issue as only part (2 blocks) of the screen is not working. I tested the touch functionality via "Touch Test" and observed that 2 red zones are not responding to finger ...
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1answer
158 views
How to check update log for apps on the phone
I am suspecting one of the app update causing a problem on my Galaxy S2 after I did a app update (about 15 apps) through Android Market. Is there a way to find out the app updating history (dates/app ...
6
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1answer
219 views
Does the processor speed have any bearing on the time taken to charge?
I have a rooted Samsung Galaxy S II i9100 running the default Sammy Android 2.3.3 on the Siyah Kernel 2.0
I use SetCPU to change my processor speeds to conserve battery life during the day.
Will ...
2
votes
1answer
6k views
Does Accelerometer Sensor work on my Samsung Galaxy S2?
I have Samsung Galaxy S2 and i'm experiencing with an issue that is annoying me very much.
When I do \auto rotate\ , the rotation happens after 4-5 seconds.
I've done the calibrations and all that ...
2
votes
2answers
3k views
How do I turn off the power-on sound and camera sound in a Galaxy S II?
I have followed several guides and can't get any of them to work on my Galaxy S II. How do I disable these sounds?!
3
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2answers
907 views
Software update never worked in Samsung Galaxy S2
Whenever I try
Settings -> About Phone -> Software Update -> Check for update
I get the error message "Connection failed"
More Information -
I am connected to Internet. and Internet works in my ...
2
votes
1answer
259 views
Trouble installing Cyanogen on Galaxy S II using recovery console method
After replacing my ailing Nexus One with with a SGS2 yesterday (an ordeal in and of itself, but neither here nor there), I decided to replace the stock ROM including TouchWiz with something a little ...
6
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1answer
11k views
Disable SMS Syncing on Outlook
I've already asked this question on Superuser (given it's Outlook related), but now I'm trying to see if anyone else on Android Enthusiasts can help me. The details are as below.
I've paired up my ...
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2answers
655 views
Google Talk on Samsung Galaxy S II
I bought a Samsung Galaxy S II, and it comes with the IM application for instant messaging, but the only messengers available are Windows Live Messenger and Yahoo! Messenger, and I couldn't find any ...
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0answers
236 views
Browser's default search engine [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to change Android device's default search engine?
I bought a Samsung Galaxy S II, and when I typed into the default search bar, it sent me and my search to the ...
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0answers
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Has anyone had troubles downloading large files with their Samsung Galaxy SII? [closed]
The question is asked in more detail here:
http://stackoverflow.com/questions/7577408/preloaded-database-corruption-issue-in-android-application
Basically I'm getting a corrupt file every time I run ...
3
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1answer
157 views
Background apps and the battery
Every time I use Google Search, the browser or the music player of my Samsing Galaxy S II (Android 2.3), even if I push the back button until it brings me back to the home screen, the apps keep ...
2
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1answer
603 views
Samsung Galaxy SII: OTA ROM Manager update to CyanogenMod: Verification Failed
Howdi,
Basically as question says;
Download and Install Cyanogenmod 7.1.0 from ROMManager App, reboot into system recovery, and lo and behold
E:failed to verify whole-file signature
E:signature ...
