dkaile 1,051 Report post Posted November 5, 2011 (edited) Samsung Site & Support : http://www.samsung.c.../SPH-D710ZKASPR User Guide : http://org.downloadc..._User_Guide.pdf & here - http://www.samsung.c.../SPH-D710ZKASPR Engadget Review : http://www.engadget....g-touch-review/ The Mammoth in hand: Stock Photos: Initial Observations- 1. Build quality is plasticky but top notch; Very Very light feel in hand 2. 4.52" Super AMOLED Plus screen is brilliant but colours slightly over saturated than Super LCD of EVO3D 3. The size is just too big and any bigger will be difficult to handle in normal human hand 4. The sound quality is just brilliant 5. The 8MP camera is just brilliant and better than EVO3D but no 3D effects here. It can take videos with flash light ON. 6. Google Talk Video works for 1st time for me on any stock rom. It is on 2.3.4 (Gingerbread) 7. One hand handling feels cumbersome to me though my friend Dj says just the opposite. 8. The soft key buttons work perfectly for a change (unlike the original Epic) and just like an HTC 9. I miss the Sense interface of the EVO3D though the Touchwiz is quite improved from its predecessors 10. We can easily set lock-screen photo of our choice though it is not that customisable like HTC sense 11. GPS locking is now without any error and very fast like HTC 12. 16GB in built memory + option to add upto 32GB micro sd card 13. NO dedicated camera button unlike the 3VO 14. Notification light is now present in Galaxy S2 15. Humongous 1800mah battery 16. Default voice settings already on EVRC B 17. Its superfast. A little faster than the 3VO. 18. The fonts look quite big due to lower resolution than the 3VO but that should be taken as a positive as its easy on the eye and an ideal SENIOR CITIZEN Phone... Everything looks so BIG. 19. The patterned battery cover and all plastics are of the highest quality only attainable by Samsung. 20. Unique Voice Talk and Driving Mode from Samsung reminds me of the SIRI What I don't like: 1. Overly plasticky and light. Feels like it can slip out of hand easily due to lightness. 2. Over saturation of colours (in some photos). Videos just look unbelievable. 3. Unrefined interface compared to HTC. But 3rd party options like Go Launcher and Launcher Pro Plus ko bhi to sales deni hai...lolz 4. Lack of bluetooth file transfer drivers (big defect from Samsung). I am unable to transfer files to my laptop on Windows 7 from the S2 via bluetooth. Update: Bluetooth is working perfectly. There were some driver problem in my PC. 5. Notchy EVDO speeds compared to HTC. Still does a respectable 1.2~1.5MBps here in Meerut (refer screenshot) 6. ##DATA# can reset data settings if you go into EVDO settings from the phone. Be careful with that. 7. No headset in box (cost cutting nowadays?) 8. No kickstand aka Motorola photon or the original Evo. Even with these, it still remains the MOST DESIRABLE SMARTPHONE in the world at the moment. It's sales numbers are proof of that. I may have a little critical view as my expectations from the S2 were sky-high... Do this: 1. Change Proxy to 0.0.0.0 to enable YouTube Playback on EVDO by doing this - http://www.rimweb.in...026#entry237026 Edit 09-08-2012 2. Fix GPS issue after official ICS update FF18 - Now for some PHOTOS: The Box The Box opens in 3 layers The Box contents and completely unboxed The 1800mah Battery The Front and the Back The Left, Bottom, Right and Top The battery door opened, The Camera and the Speaker The Volume Buttons, 3.5mm Jack, Power Button & Micro USB jack The Lock Screen, Top edge (Notice the Front camera, Sensors and LED Light), Bottom Edge (Notice the Thinness) & Bottom Menu Edited August 9, 2012 by dkaile 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkaile 1,051 Report post Posted November 5, 2011 (edited) Some More Photos: The Settings, Build Version, Home Screens Google News, Home Page Video can be taken with Flash ON Unbelievable Quadrant Score and compared with Quadrant Score of 3VO - ALMOST DOUBLE THAN 3VO!!! Comparison of size with 3VO Some Screen Shots. Screen shots can be taken directly from phone by just pressing home+power key and releasing immediately and voila!! you have a screen shot. It is saved in a ScreenShot directory in the Memory. The Lock Screen, Home Screen and Applications The Quadrant Score once again The Music Sygic Navigation Photo Editor and inbuilt NOVA HD Game The EVDO speeds and Speed over WiFi Enjoy... Edited November 6, 2011 by dkaile 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joee77 10 Report post Posted November 5, 2011 its great review....as u always Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karthik R 246 Report post Posted November 6, 2011 Great review, as always. Your fair / honest views set you apart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
parin 857 Report post Posted November 6, 2011 As usual gr8 review dhiraj Bhai +1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkaile 1,051 Report post Posted November 6, 2011 The unique desk stand is a must have accessory and a fashion statement http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/EDD-D1D9BEGSTA - Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
puneetghai1978 0 Report post Posted November 6, 2011 Amazing review by our dearest Dhiraj jee Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbananth 1 Report post Posted November 6, 2011 Hi, When headset connected there is no indication on the notification area. Have you noticed? Can you help to root by pointing good method and rom? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkaile 1,051 Report post Posted November 6, 2011 (edited) Hi, When headset connected there is no indication on the notification area. Have you noticed? Can you help to root by pointing good method and rom? Now that you mention it, yes, I also did not see any notification of the headset connected. But the sound quality through my Sennheiser's was amazing. The root most are doing is here - http://forum.xda-dev...d.php?t=1265429 BUT it has been known to cause signal loss issues to some. So proceed with CAUTION and at your own risk. JFYI there is no such issue as of now on my non-rooted phone. And in case some of you did root and now are stuck, there is a way to unroot and return to stock as given here - http://epic4gtouchro...-epic-4g-touch/ Edited November 6, 2011 by dkaile Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbananth 1 Report post Posted November 6, 2011 Thanks.. What stereo bluetooth headset you recommend. My nokia 505 which works perfectly with hero doesn't connect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkaile 1,051 Report post Posted November 6, 2011 (edited) Samsung Epic 4G Touch Teardown Checkout some accessories here - http://store.androidcentral.com/samsung-epic-4g-touch-accessories.htm Edited November 6, 2011 by dkaile Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karthik R 246 Report post Posted November 6, 2011 @ DKji Is the desk stand compatible with Galaxy S2 GSM flavor? How much did it cost. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkaile 1,051 Report post Posted November 6, 2011 @ DKji Is the desk stand compatible with Galaxy S2 GSM flavor? How much did it cost. I have not got it yet. It should cost around 50$ (quite costly). It should NOT be compatible with the gsm version as their width's are slightly different. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkaile 1,051 Report post Posted November 6, 2011 (edited) Those who feel the default font size is too big - TuffyInfant_Regular.apk Install the apk. Then go to settings - display - screen display - font style - set to TuffyInfant_Regular for this font. You can change back to the default font at any time. For the cr@cked voice caller id ad free - Edited November 6, 2011 by dkaile Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkaile 1,051 Report post Posted November 11, 2011 Update: Bluetooth is working perfectly. There were some driver problem in my PC. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbananth 1 Report post Posted November 11, 2011 1 .kies wifi works fine. able to view full data and upload file. 2. sprint hotspot wifi works fine..i can able to browse internet. 3. when connected with USB mtp initialization started. As suggested on the other thread i cannot able to connect to read./write sd card.. but i can able to connect dial-up modem and it works fine. 4. bluetooth full service for samsung (driver) not installed. in usb connection kies informed that the device doesn't supported. but kies wifi works.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
@mitJ@in 256 Report post Posted November 11, 2011 A stupid Question. What is This Kies? What is its Benifit.? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkaile 1,051 Report post Posted November 11, 2011 What is This Kies? What is its Benifit.? Kies is a 'stupid' program from Samsung to sync your phone's data (like Nokia PC Suite) and other programs like updating the phone, drivers etc. I have never used Kies and am most at peace. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkaile 1,051 Report post Posted November 17, 2011 (edited) Ice Cream Sandwich coming to Galaxy S II, Samsung UK confirms Edited November 17, 2011 by dkaile Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karthik R 246 Report post Posted November 17, 2011 No surprises there considering the sales figures! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbananth 1 Report post Posted November 18, 2011 hello guru, 1. have u tried "[ROOT][EG30/31] Automated root of your existing stock ROM (w/o ODIN or ROM Flash)" can i do that.. 2. when i switch off the wifi , and again turned on it is not finding the signal.. i should have to switch off the wifi, and the router/modem and suddenly it is connected. what i am doing wrong..? kindly help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkaile 1,051 Report post Posted November 19, 2011 hello guru, 1. have u tried "[ROOT][EG30/31] Automated root of your existing stock ROM (w/o ODIN or ROM Flash)" can i do that.. 2. when i switch off the wifi , and again turned on it is not finding the signal.. i should have to switch off the wifi, and the router/modem and suddenly it is connected. what i am doing wrong..? kindly help. Most roots for the S2 have some issue or the other which are messing up the radio. You may be in low wifi signal area. No such issues detected. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
santanu@impaq 16 Report post Posted November 19, 2011 To all eager experimenters Please listen to Dhiraj ji and do not root S2 as of now. S2 users rooting worldwide are facing radio related issues on rooting. Please wait for sometime till we get positive responses from the Gurus. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbananth 1 Report post Posted November 19, 2011 The method in the post I mentioned tells me, only rooting. Nothing updated. Kindly go thro the tread at xda and advice. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dkaile 1,051 Report post Posted November 22, 2011 Changing default SMS Application to Handcent and also changing the 4 default icons on the homescreen - Click Applications-Menu-Edit- Now just change any of the 4 bottom apps with the ones you want e.g. hold down Handcent SMS icon and take it to the Messaging icon below. Both will get automatically interchanged. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites