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honsule: That is interesting
All the Best

[quote author=O.michael.O]Yes boss!! expecting more of such news[/quote]Thanks Guys! Finished today.

[quote author=O.michael.O]sorry!! By God's everything will turn out fine and smooth
Best of luck[/quote]Todays Paper was AWESOME!

[quote author=O.michael.O]I forgot!!
Hope you Exams went well?[/quote]Yes mate, Wrote Multimedia systems today, I have web design tomorrow then TCP/IP on Thrus and i'm done! 7am papers, i get up at 5am. NOT COOL!

honsule: ok.My post is not a spam. Moreover,i just hide/delete my post and edited your comment.Surprised!


How was your exam?

OOPS with JAVA was Cool, RDBMS with MySQL was tough.

basisop: My S3 screen broke. How much?

Shud cost around 30K now. Here in Accra its like 250GHC. Multiply dat by 82 and u will get an idea of how much it will cost in Nigeria.

Brainrex: Nice thread Stan I'm watching *cigar*

Thanks Brain!

[quote author=O.michael.O]@stan, i hate to write this..but it looks like i will be getting the at&t version!!
My brother has sent it!! Hoping to get it next week...

Even tho' i know you hate the phone..you and others can still be of help..
And if you don't want to....
I will *lipssealed* lolzz
Thanks in advance[/quote]Ur money, ur decisions.

honsule: u mean i should download another rom?pls give me link

I told you already NEAT ROM Lite + Removed Bloatware = Neat ROM FULL.

It's 12am here now and I have a paper at 7am. Will reply everybody after my paper.

Btw, HONOURABLE SULE, that adds Bloatware and not remove it.
Neat ROM Lite + Removed Apps (Bloatware) = Neat ROM Full

BRAIN! THANKS!

I wrote a script that removes all Samsung Bloatware (Music Hub, Video Hub, Samsung Apps and trash, all those stuff u never use on your phone), in result... Giving you better battery life and More RAM hence Making ROM even more lite and phone faster.

Wrote one for S3 and Note 2. It's a flashable zip called ROM Cleaner. The main dev is still trying to port it to S2. So it will surely get to S2 users soon. Of course it's for Rooted Users Only and Flashable Only from a custom recovery.

Anyways, if you want the zip and script let me know.

tatchero: OK. OK.. one more question.... must the hiroX go hand in hand with the neat ROM? no offence.. . just a humble rookie asking curious questions

No. you can use HiroX on any 4.1.2 TouchWiz PureStock based ROM. Like Neat ROM, Omega ROM, Wanamlite. All 4.1.2 Pure Sammy Stock

makky: Thanks Stan, will definitely be waiting for that magic touch on my phone, it needs it...... And once again, am a Lady *winks*

Yes, I will be in Lagos in 2 weeks tops! But sadly exam starts in 2days! Might even hop on a plane the same Thursday I finish exams (11th). And yes, I know u are a lady. I'm sure u are pretty too.

honsule: Guess he was using phone to reply,hence he didn't check the (F) in front of your username.
welcome to the family of SG.Hope u will soon start changing Rom the way am doing.lol
Have a lovely week

Yes, I didn't know she was a lady initially. And yh, PC net has been down for sometime + exams. So I guess it's even better. I will try my best to teach her when I'm in Lagos on vacation

Overlord999: seriously are joking or what

No bro, i'm not joking. Sasha was at the shop in Serbia and he asked me if he should pick a white S3 or pebble blue. I said pebble blue. He got that one. I'm a Recognized NEAT ROM beta tester as I said already. dats why we are close. Share ideas. Make Neat ROM better.

honsule: @Thankz Man.This particular version and kernel is Superb.The Best,I hope so.I am HOME AND DRY.No more flashing or changing ROM for now

I told you so! Dats what I'm using RIGHT NOW. Light usage, my phone easily goes past 36 hours. It's awesome. Btw, I can't get my hand off flashing. I test new stuff everyday! I have raped my phone many many times. I'm a tester. I don't really have a choice.

laprem90: screenshot

Tell me EXACTLY what you want mate. I promise to help.

tatchero: oh. thanks for the reply bro. where do I get the hiroX ROM? galaxys2roots?

http://d-h.st/oUu - HiroX v5.1 Medium (FOR GALAXY S2 ONLY)

As this is an undervolted kernel, if you are getting any freezes, known as SOD (Screen Of Death). All you need do is flash a different kernel. So do not panic. Just flash a different kernel. But works Great for many! Shud for you too!

honsule: @Stan. I can't find this : For Galaxy S3 - Neat ROM Lite v3.1 + Blackened v5 Medium!
am downloading this: XXEMB5_AromaMods_v3.1a.zip hope it is ok

Yes, blackened kernel is contained there. Try the medium one. Also the wat I wrote above about freezes applies to you too!

honsule: @Stanley.Is this ROM meant for only SG2?"Try Neat ROM Lite v4.5 and New HiroX v5.7" Yes i suppose.i just google
which kernel should i use on my SGS3 Neat ROM Lite

NEAT ROM is available for both S2 and S3, So please please PLEASE don't flash the S2 one on ur S3 or Vice Versa. I was using S2 before and when I bought an S3, i convinced the developer Sasa to get one too. Now I'm going for the S4. Who knows

For Galaxy S2 - Neat ROM Lite v4.5 + HiroX v5.7
For Galaxy S3 - Neat ROM Lite v3.1 + Blackened v5 Medium!

You can get blackened kernel in Aroma Mods of Neat ROM. I conviced Sasa to add it there. I'm a Recognized NEAT ROM beta tester on xda so I do the initial tests on the ROM before it is released to the public. I also tests other mods. Anyways currently running Neat ROM v3.1 + Aroma Mods 3.1a. + Blackened kernel version 5.0 medium which I have found to be more stable than v6.

bizzlemie: Yo Stan! Gud to have yhu back. Pls recommend a similar undervolted kernel for my sgs2 na!

I'm running NeatRom v4.4 lite on it, currently on hirox v5.1 medium kernel

Try Neat ROM Lite v4.5 and New HiroX v5.7

tatchero: OK. I got my s2 rooted. and am running an AOKP ROM. what's with the kernel pls. I think I have a Linux kernel. and pls what custom ROM is the best? thanks

LOL! Wat android kernel isn't Linux based? To me, AOKP sucks.
TW Based ROMs > AOSP Pure android > AOKP.

Also try Neat ROM Lite v4.5 and HiroX v5.7 (5.1 is the best so far but 5.7 is newer so might be better)

Setting up internet on ur phone

Settings > More Settings > Mobile Networks > Access Point names. You will notice that it is empty. Now, press the left soft key (Menu key) then Select 'New APN'.

Name - Airtel
APN - internet.ng.zain.com

Then press the menu key on the left of your phone and Save. Now you will be back to the 'APN' list that was empty before but you will have Airtel listed there. Just select ut using the button next to the name at the extreme right of your phone and u will have connectivity after a few seconds.

For Etisalat
Name - Etisalat
APN - etisalat

For MTN
Name - MTN
APN - web.gprs.mtnnigeria.net

For GLO
Name - GLO
APN- gloflat

Remember to select the correct apn for any SIM card you wanna use. ENJOY!

honsule: "You running the android 4.1.2, which is the jelly bean JB OS, your a little outdated for an international version, Since you guys pretty much get thr good stuff before carrier unlocked/locked version. And, Google already realesed 4.2.2."

Following this advice i decided to download and install the released JB 4.2.2 and If i must confess,i was disappointed.
I Decided to download 4.2.1 Omega Rom.that is what am using now

All MB3 ROMs have memory issues. I'm a heavy user tho... so maybe won't affect u. They not stable too.. Many Phones running MB3 have been reported Suddenly Dead (SDS). My advice is flash v43.1 or Neat ROM Lite v3.1 (The one I use)

makky: Okay, right now I don't understand NADA on what's been said on this thread, I just got an android yesterday and I feel am missing out big time cos the internet isn't working and I feel there's something I've not done right. Its a Samsung Galaxy S2 and I need serious help setting it up. I love gadgets and I just want everything on this one to work the way I want it.
STANLEY can you PLEASE take a look at my phone, even for 10mins? Am in lagos and I feel like throwing the phone away cos its useless right now. I got an Airtel on it n network is a mess, I wanna use my Etisalat on it, it is better? Pls just tell me what to do and how to go about it pleaseeeee? U can reach me on felmaz15@gmail.com. All I need is a working internet connection so I can set up my mails, get my live feeds and browse on it. I wanna get used to an Android os, tired of this bb platform.
By the way, its a good thing ur doing here and pray you help me out with mine. I know if u give me a good guide, I can do it on my own but I also wouldn't mind if I can meet u and u help me check the entire phone apps and update things for me. Thank you!

I'm in Accra right now, when I'm back in Lagos (Yaba) I sure will.. join my FB group in the first page and u will receive all the help you need there also.

[quote author=O.michael.O]Lol @stanley.. Thanks father!!! I will do exactly that

@makky am sure stanley would be glad to help be he's not in nigeria At the moment..but he will br able to give you thru tho'[/quote]Lol. Son. And yh, I will try my best to put him thru. I think one question at a time is a good start.

[quote author=O.michael.O]^thanks alot mate!! Will check 'em out on tuesday!![/quote]No worries son!

Also, Remember to buy the INTERNATIONAL version. which is GT-I9100 and not GT-I9100G OR GT-I9100M OR GT-I9100P

JUST GT-I9100. Don't buy AT&T, VERIZION, SPRINT. or any carrier.

Buy GT-I9100. Don't get cheated.

[quote author=O.michael.O]Am feeling you bro!! Still working on how to get the s2[/quote]Thanks mate. Working on how to get an S2? How else?!
If you have 59,500 Brand New from Affordables
43K for Used from Payless Communications (with 6 months warranty)

Affordables
+2348023458077

Payless Communications
+2348163760679
+2348059295909

Choice is urs!

UncleJJ: My bad.... 4.2.2 is only available for nexus devices. But, cm already has nightly version for this.

About the kernel, i dnt see why i should flash a new kernel - when the real power consumption are on the mobiledata/wifi/sync . You can try battery saver its free on xda till april 18. I dnt play music or games on my GS3, use the ipod for music and videos and my pc can handle the games i like playing.

I prefer the stock android look , that cm offers to sick ugly samsung look. which is one of the reason's am waiting for a new model of nexus devices instead of getting an s4.....

samsung s3 has an ugly interface ---- no doubt

I had Mobile data and sync active the whole of 24 hours. I don't own an iPod. I play games on my phone just maybe 30 minutes in a whole week. And my lappy eats anything I throw at it

Intel Core i5 2430M 2.4GHz (Turbo Boost to 3.0GHz)
Nvidia GeForce GT 540M with 1GB Dedicated Graphics
8GB DDR3 1333MHz RAM
750GB HDD



And about S3 interface, I think TouchWiz Nature UX is beautiful and even TouchWiz Nature UX v2 will be more awesome. coming with the S4. And I will keep buying Sammy products because they are legendary and no Bootloader Drama. U heard S2 is getting 4.2.2 Yes? And S3 will also be getting 5.0 KeyLimePie OFFICIALLY. Samsung is the only Manufacturer dat updates as frequent as Google (Nexus Devices)

honsule: I quote this from your post: "my International Galaxy S3 IN BEAST MODE! Running a Custom ROM and a Custom Kernel!"

What is the major function of this your custom kernel?

I'm currently using an undervolted kernel, meaning that less power will be supplied to the phone from the battery causing phone to save ALOT more battery. Below is a screenshot of my phone after a whole day of use (3 hours on screen time), whatsapp, twitter, facebook messenger, two emails pushing and other stuff. Yet 43% battery left! So dats what a custom kernel can do.
https://sphotos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/601405_10201009959317921_511108534_n.jpg

UncleJJ: Stan's proly busy with school - permit me to cover for him !

You running the android 4.1.2, which is the jelly bean JB OS, your a little outdated for an international version, Since you guys pretty much get thr good stuff before carrier unlocked/locked version. And, Google already realesed 4.2.2.

However, your baseband version - IDK . Have you experienced any issue's with this phone. Seems like the sudden death version but like i said - IDK

Cant see the build nos , so we dont know you may running stock, maybe custom.

Yes mate! I have been SUPER busy at school. Project , 100 pages term paper for 5 courses and now exams in one week. It's been crazy! And thanks for covering for me. I stopped getting queries here also, so dats y i stopped coming online to check.

I have to disagree with you mate. On the issue about him being outdated. 4.1.2 is the Latest available firmware for the Galaxy S3 currently. A 4.2.1 firmware leaked (MB3) but it isn't stable. And it's a leak from someone's dump.
Before we can ascertain if his phone is SDS safe, we have to see the Build Number. Because firmwares newer than LLA is said to be 'SDS Safe'. Well i'm running the most recent MB5 (Custom ROM). I flash my phone with different ROMs almost every 2 - 3 days.

I was running an Xperia Z ROM Yesterday. Today, i'm back to Stock-looking TouchWiz Sammy ROM

No issues here. Will check back later....

[quote author=O.michael.O]Y is that? Is it not good?
Kindly lemme know please asap[/quote]No, I rather you got international factory unlocked phones

basisop: My S3 fell on a hard floor and the screen cracked. Pls, what is the price of a new screen?

The screen should cost somewhere around 40,000 to 45,000 and at least 5,000 naira to fix. So just budget around 50,000 naira mate. (Could even be more)

Anybody with issues?

[quote author=O.michael.O]Nice job stanley
Am planning on grtting a samsung galaxy s2 sgh-i777
What do you think?[/quote]Thanks alot mate! Btw, I think i will kill myself instead of using that.

bizzlemie: thanks for the guide, buh I've rooted it with siyah kernel v6.0b4 already. Now I dunno how to configure stweaks dah came along with it. If yhu av any idea on dah, I'd appreciate a guide. Thanks dude

Leave S tweaks for now, it's risky. Undervolting and Underclocking can be dangerous to your phone if Voltages and Clocks are wrong. I will post a guide for you when I'm on my PC. but still ill advice you to stay off. better still change kernel... because Siyah will give u performance but not best battery life.

owizy: Hello please help me, my samsung galaxy s2 is asking for network control lock key i have tried but it wont bulch pls with the love of God help me get the unlock key my imei is 358421042626669 model GT I9103 pls help..

Firstly, You don't have an international S2. I think yours is called S Advance or SL. something like dat. Look for unlocking apps on play store also previous pages of the thread. Also, read to confirm it is compatible with your model. Use Google mate, Use Google.

irich21: I just got a samsung S3 and wnt to get it rooted or hacked, pls prefer if I can get ur nos so I cqn call, pls I'm waitin on tenterhook.
Thanks.

I'm stanley. I am a student of Information Technology here in Accra, Ghana. But I'm an igbo boy to the core! LOL. I own the thread.

If you need help, I can give you help here. please produce the information on this screen on your GS 3. Settings > About phone.

or better still, post a screen shot of that page. you take screenshots by holding home button and power button on your phone down together at the same time for about 2 seconds. you will find the screen shot in Internal SD > Pictures > Screenshots.

bizzlemie: pls experts, can I root my sgs2 gt-i9100 running on JB (Spain version XWLSD)? If yes, how do I go about it?

Flash PhilZ in stock recovery.

1. Download this file www. mediafire. com /? mqd112cmimdz7et (8MB)
2. Copy it to a folder you will name as 'AAA' on your EXTERNAL SD card. MUST be external memory card!
3. Reboot into recovery. (Hold Volume Up + Home + Power button together) keep holding until you see the recovery menu shud be less than 10 seconds
(Use Volume keys by the side to scroll and power button to select)
4. Scroll to apply update from external SD, select it, then select the 'AAA' folder.
5. Select the Philz file you copied in there. Then scroll down to 'Yes' to acknowledge the flashing.
6. When flashing is done, Go back to main 'Recovery Menu' and.....
7. Reboot system now.
8. ENJOY YOUR ROOTED PHONE!!!


Note: The link in number 1, i put spaces so there will not hide my post, Remove the spaces and the link will work.

No other issues? Good to know

My post has FINALLY been shown. Haven't been able to comment either. for about 2 days now. Or more?

spenca: pls ma sII is requesting me for sim ntwrk unlock code after i upgraded from ics to jelly bean,pls help bruh with the code coz av bn unable to use the fone....plssssss its a i9100

Here are the steps. U might not understand it tho...

1. Root your phone.
2. Extract your nv_data.bin
3. Look at the file with an hex-editor and goto offset 0x181460 (Ultra Edit, HxD, Hex-Workshop etc)
4. Take the hashes from 0x18146e (20 bytes), 0x18148e, 0x1814ae, 0x1814ce, 0x1814ee
5. If the hash is 7D 3E 17 CF CD 81 6C AC D4 E0 25 FA A6 50 04 FD D1 7D 51 F8 ignore it since that is 00000000
6. Put the hash into the BF exe for example:-
ighashgpu.exe /h:EF63BF26E2382917D96850CCF9632458EE6E6C77 /t:sha1 /c:d /max:8 /min:8 /salt:0000000000000000
and wait for it to finish, do that for each hash which is not zeros, the Found password: [50681318] is the code.
7. Put unaccepted simcard in the phone and when it asks for the unlock code enter them in order
8. Job done, phone is now unlocked for free.

If you cannot find a block which looks like hashes @ 0x181460, then search for SSNV and add 5216, but from the files which I have seen the block appears to be fixed @ 0x181460.

If it will not accept the code which you believe to be correct, it means the attempts have been used up, so you need to use the MCK code to unfreeze your phone, note it will not request unfreeze code, just say network lock unsucessful even your code is valid. (MCK HASH is @ offset 0x180049)

OR

SIMPLY JUST USE THIS APP - SGS 2 SIM Unlock code finder. Based on the procedure above.

I have uploaded it to my dropbox for you. Try it and report back. Read the 'Readme' file inside the zip.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/p9dlryw5oocj946/Galaxy%20S2%20Unlock.zip

Jeffy1206: Here is ma fone detail can I update ma fone to ics ?

Make try updating through the Official Way. Download Kies and use that.

mikky4all: Pls to all s3 samsung expert. I saw software update on a phone, can I do it directly and won't it cause any problem or change to ma phone.

Sorry mate, just seeing this.. Please state your current firmware and exact phone model
and state what update is available...

mhozzis: Thanks boss, but how do i do this, as all attempts to enter recovery proved abursive. Thank again

Shut down phone completely, then hold down Vlume up + home + power. keep holding them 3 buttons till you get to recovery screen.

mhozzis: I upgraded my galaxy s2 from GB to CM9 SUCCESFULLY after backin up my stock rom. A week after, i decided to restore the stock rom which i backed up with cwm. I entered cwm recoverry and clicked on backup/restore and then clicked advance restore.
It brought options to restore data, cache, system. I restored the system and when it said successful it asked me to reboot. I did a reboot and after d samsung welcome screen it does not show the splash S boot logo, thus it doesn't boot but instead the screen just goes dark/black like when the phone is off but touching the soft keys shows the off is actually on.
I don't know whats wrong with the phone. can anybody help pls?

you attempted to restore a GB system unto an ICS base. = Bootloop. Do regular restore (not advanced)

Or wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache partition and wipe dalvik.

soladnet14: Please what can you say about this my sgs2, how can i upgrade the software? thanks

Sorry, no you can't. You are already running the latest firmware for your phone, the Canadian (I9100MUGLD3) one.

And if you paid full price for this S2, you were cheated. Because this is not the international version of S2. I'm pretty sure it's from Canada tho. Its an original phone, but instead of the International GT-I9100 you have GT-I9100M. Sorry. U are stuck here.

mikky4all: Sorry what am I to do with foxfi

Mate! Comeon! Read the description. If he gives you a glass of water, you don't expect him to also pour it down ur throat for you. It's a app for WiFi tethering. Looks good too...