official SGS2 ICS rom leaked - I9100XXKP4 and I9100XXKP8

two new Samsung Galaxy S2 ICS roms leaked - I9100XXKP4 and I9100XXKP8. XXKP4 is a 4.0.1 while XXKP8 is a 4.0.8 with code OXAKP8. the 2 ICS, aka Ice-Cream Sandwich or Android 4.0 roms, are supposed to be internal beta releases. reports claim the XXKP8 is stable enough with minor problems, and the camera, haptic feedback, backlight buttons etc are all...

Samsung Galaxy and Sony Bravia project - resume?

UPDATE: info update - SGS2 and Sony Bravia EngineUPDATE2: SGS2 Gallery Sony Bravia Engine demothe row between me and one of the forum was finally settled and i planned to resume the development of this mod in SGS and SGS2, or probably on all other Android devices. however, it looks like the Sony Bravia Engine thing has been forgotten by ppl already...

SGS2 Gallery3D with Sony Bravia Engine previews

UPDATE4: more Bravia Engine screenshots marked with differencesUPDATE3: SGS2 ICS 4.0.3 Sony Bravia Engine demo with wallpaper rendering availableUPDATE2: now with wallpaper enhancements - SGS2 wallpaper Sony Bravia Engine demoUPDATE: SGS2 Gallery Sony Bravia Engine demosee the differences...

development for gallery3D with bravia engine paused

UPDATE2: SGS2 Gallery Sony Bravia Engine demoUPDATE: more screenshots SGS2 Gallery3D with Sony Bravia Engine previewsjust realized some ppl are talking about this around some forums, therefore i am here to inform you that, i am still alive :Pthe project is paused at the moment since i want to sort out why my threads talking about this were deleted...

IT WORKS!! Sony Bravia Engine and Samsung Galaxy S2 with stock Gallery3D

UPDATE5: more Bravia Engine screenshots marked with differencesUPDATE4: SGS2 ICS 4.0.3 Sony Bravia Engine demo with wallpaper rendering availableUPDATE3: now with wallpaper enhancements - SGS2 wallpaper Sony Bravia Engine demoUPDATE2: SGS2 Gallery Sony Bravia Engine demoUPDATE: more...

Trojans found in the Android Market

according to F-Secure, trojans have been found in some apps (apk files), including those available in the Android Market. these trojans usually come with apps claiming new Angry Bird Seasons, Talking Tom Cat downloads, etc. once you installed them on your devices, they will send SMS messages to Russia, Germany and some other countries which cost 2...

some good news for Sony Bravia Engine and Samsung Galaxy S2

UPDATE3: more Bravia Engine screenshots marked with differencesUPDATE2: more screenshots here SGS2 Gallery3D with Sony Bravia Engine previewsUPDATE3: SGS2 Gallery Sony Bravia Engine demoUPDATE: it now works with stock gallery IT WORKS!! Sony Bravia Engine and Samsung Galaxy S2 with...

is Sony Bravia Engine really working with SGS2 and other Android devices?

UPDATE7: more Bravia Engine screenshots marked with differencesUPDATE6: SGS2 ICS 4.0.3 Sony Bravia Engine demo with wallpaper rendering availableUPDATE5: now with wallpaper enhancements - SGS2 wallpaper Sony Bravia Engine demoUPDATE4: SGS2 Gallery Sony Bravia Engine demoUPDATE3: more screenshots here SGS2 Gallery3D with Sony Bravia Engine previewsUPDATE2:...

SGS2 screen rotation animation - Gingerbread Screen Rotation Animation

a beautiful animation when the phone rotates without the need to activate any animation in settings. personally i like to turn off all animations and retain only those i want to have and this is surely one of them. running smoothly on my I9100 with XWKK5it was published by imparator, and here is the effectno installation is required, just download...

Galaxy S2 with Sony Bravia Engine

working Sony Bravia EngineUPDATE1: is Sony Bravia Engine really working with SGS2 and other Android devices?UPDATE2: SGS2 Gallery Sony Bravia Engine demoUPDATE3: SGS2 ICS 4.0.3 Sony Bravia Engine demoNOTE: discard the contents below as it contains incorrect and misleading information for a fake mod------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------however,...

force close with JKay Deluxe? try this trick to fix it

just helped my friend to solve his problem. he installed JKay Deluxe 13.2 but he got FC (force close) everytime he pressed the icon. after reading the log file, i tried to see where the problem lies. i decompressed the apk and read the source code in smali and found that the null pointer exception at DeluxeSettings.java line 1976 (or DeluxeSettings$updateSysUI.smali)...

I9100XWKK5 - another Android 2.3.6 leaked

KK5 (XWKK5) is the second 2.3.6 rom release after KK2 (I9100-XWKK2) about a week ago for Samsung Galaxy SIIPDA: CODE_I9100XWKK5PHONE: MODEM_I9100XXKI4CSC: GT-I9100-MULTI-CSC-OXXKJ3ro.build.version.release=2.3.6build.date=Wed Nov 23 19:09:09 KST 2011note that the sbl contained is a new version one with lock, so flash it with older boot loadersdownload...

Samsung CSC code reference 3

last updated: 21 May 2014 0231HKTeach CSC code in the list below represents the locale settings, apps, etc for a specific country, region, or even carrier. for example, TGY is the official code for Hong Kong, with default locale set to Traditional Chinese, timezone set to GMT+8 and come with some localized apps for Hong Kong. and since there is no...

Samsung CSC code reference 2

last updated: 21 May 2014 0231HKTeach CSC code in the list below represents the locale settings, apps, etc for a specific country, region, or even carrier. for example, TGY is the official code for Hong Kong, with default locale set to Traditional Chinese, timezone set to GMT+8 and come with some localized apps for Hong Kong. and since there is no...

Samsung CSC code reference

last updated: 21 May 2014 0231HKTeach CSC code in the list below represents the locale settings, apps, etc for a specific country, region, or even carrier. for example, TGY is the official code for Hong Kong, with default locale set to Traditional Chinese, timezone set to GMT+8 and come with some localized apps for Hong Kong. and since there is no...

Samsung firmware code reference

each firmware version consists of 3 parts: phone model, country/region code and firmware version numberfor example: I9000XXJVQphone model = I9000country/region code = XXfirmware version = JVQclick here for Samsung CSC code referenceclick here for Samsung firmware version number reference the table below shows all Samsung firmware country/region letter...

increase browser font size mod RC1 (change text size)

UPDATE: Galaxy S3 browser default storage not saved bug fix- this is a modded version of deodexed stock Browser.apk for I9100 which allows users to change or increase the default font size (text size) in the browser- based on the one included in DlevROM2_2.1_KI3 by Dlev7 with user agent option- just replace the Browser.apk under /system/app/ with the...

new browser mod - set font size

UPDATE2: Galaxy S3 browser default storage not saved bug fixUPDATE: increase browser font size mod RC1 (change text size)this is an important function i need for the browser. now, with this mod, i don need to double tap the web pages everytime a page is loaded to make the contents...

remove battery fully charged notification icon and sound

perhaps this is one of the most annoying issues, i cannot understand why we need two icons on the status bar if the battery is fully chargedalthough there are some how-to already, i wanna show you an alternative way to do ithere is an simplier way to remove the icon (plus the notification...

switch to another modem version without recovery

This is actually part of my freeNANDmod for the Samsung Galaxy S I9000. However, I would like to introduce this trick to all Samsung Galaxy SII I9100 users too.The only difference is, for I9000, /dev/block/bml12 is used for holding the modem.bin file, while for I9100, it's /dev/block/mmcblk0p8.In order to do the trick, put a modem file somewhere, say...

my Samsung Galaxy SII I9100 mod - 1st attempt

UPDATE: my 2nd attempt with greater than 15000 IOno OC, no 2D/3D, total: 3975OC to 1.4, no 2D/3D, total: 4578looks go...

goodbye, my I9000...

I will not forget you!! with self-modded kernel and romtotal: 4189, IO: 11359total: 4238, IO: 10024and welcome, my new white Galaxy ...

freeNANDmod - get more space from NAND - PART IV

Modifying the partitionsI have attached a modified s1_odin_20100512.c souce file provided by coolya and the corresponding compiled pit file below.WARNING: to flash a new/modded PIT is extremely dangerous!! The files attached are provided as is and for demo only. They are only for...

2.3.4 I9000JV and I9100 browser lag problems fixed finally

the lag problems, together with animations, etc, have been fixed for deodexed JVO/JVP/JVQ/JVR browser, credits to brightidea for correcting the problems, and lirik0 for letting us know in I9000 sectionread m...

freeNANDmod - get more space from NAND - PART III

Since the day I understood how Galaxy S works with Android about a year ago, I always ask myself why it is designed like that. So I spent a few months to modify the systems to suit my own needs with tons of modifications. Although Samsung changed the system a bit in recent roms and rectified some problems like inadequate size for the /cache partition,...

Free more available disk space from NAND - PART II

As to change the partition layout of the nand disk, we have to create the pit file ourself for custom partitions size. The pit file can be obtained by compiling a C file containing the partition info. Below shows part of the s1_odin_20100512.c provided by coolya* /dev/block/stl1 - 6 omitted{ 0, 0, 0x06, 0x00, 0, 256, 30, "", "KERNEL", "zImage"},{...

Free more available disk space from NAND - PART I

The nand partitions layout in Samsung Galaxy S I9000 is controlled by a pit file (Partition Information Table), while for the mmc drive, it is hard coded in the init file.For example, in Samsung Galaxy S I9000, the stock partition tables for s1_odin_20100512.pit should look like this: NAND disk */dev/block/stl1 - stl6 omitted device name mount point...

getting bored with ur i9000 already? yet more to come!

hi all,i still have some more mods/tweaks not yet published. pls kindly give me some time to tidy them up and be patient. i also have to decide in what way to publish them since, as usual, i prefer not to release mods in a complete rom forma...

JVQ Browser lag quick fix

i'm too frustrated with samsung's stock browser since JP6, and the deodexed one from JVQ is totally rubbish. it's sooooo lag that i've to wait for 2 seconds after each scrollso, after studying some great posts in xda, i've modded a deodexed JVQ browser with all the lag things disappeared. now it just perform like what it used to be, u can scroll from...

I9000XXJVP 2.3.4 available for update

I9000XXJVP (XEU) 2.3.4 is available now, which is 'supposed' to fix a security hole that allow hackers to compromise and steal personal data including phone book from your dev...

gingerbread sms no contact limit + no mms autoconvert + sent time fix

the long awaited gingerbread sms mod for deodexed I9000XWJVB and I9000XWJVH are out finally. they are not modded by me this time but, instead, by another nice guy called montymintypie in the xda forum, who also fixed the limit of number of msgs per sms and the auto convert to mms problemmore info and downloadmore info about my froyo version sms sent...

David Beckham and Galaxy S II

Samsung named David Beckham to be its global brand ambassador for the London 2012 Olympic Games today"we're delighted that David will be supporting our goal to extend the Olympic spectating experience to fans throughout the world using our leading smart mobile technology..." said...

reserved memory settings for Galaxy S I9000 in Gingerbread 2.3.3 (I9000XWJVB)

ok guys, time for tweaking the mem thing again. may be u have wondered about why there is no FIMC0/FIMC1/FIMC2 etc in the default config for 2.3.3 (me at least)... so, as usual, i started to take a look at thisfor those who have no idea where to change the reserved memory settings, take a look at arch/arm/mach-s5pv210/mach-aries.c and you will be delighted...

quadrant cpu 5508 with stock gingerbread 2.3.3 I9000XWJVB - becomes meaningless

flashed I9000XWJVB a few days ago and just ran a quadrant, cpu scored 5508. what?? 5508?? 4.x times of froyo's?personally, i treat it as an incorrect result. i always believe it is obtained by misinterpreting the individual results so that the base number is much smaller, and thus...

Gingerbread 2.3.3 upgrade aborted?

it is reported that Gingerbread upgrade has been pulled by Google. the mentioned rom, I9000XXJVK, which was available in UK via Kies, was pulled offbelow is an extract from the message posted by an administrator from Vodafone:Due to an issue with the Gingerbread update for the Samsung...

official Gingerbread I9000XWJVB 2.3.3 released for download and upgrade in Kies

finally Gingerbread I9000XWJVB, NEE, is available for Samsung Galaxy S I9000, you can download it from the internet or upgrade via Kies  build info:PDA I9000JVBPhone I9000JVKCSC I9000JV3Baseband is I9000XXJVKKernel version 2.6.35.7-I9000XWJVB-CL118186root@DELL102 #2Build number...

my Samsung Galaxy S vs LG Optimus x2

recently, LG Optimus x2 has a new TV ad showing the phone takes only 4.6 seconds to load Yahoo HK main page. I surfed their website and found they have another claiming that it takes 7.6 seconds (average result via wifi) to load aastock.com (Traditional Chinese version) and ready...

Samsung Galaxy S (2011 edition) comes with 1.4GHz processor

it's rumored that there will be a new member in the Galaxy S product line - the 2011 editionwith Gingerbread pre-installed, it equips with a 1.4GHz processor. the spec is about the same as the Galaxy S, except that HSPA+ 14.4Mbps support is added and the battery is a 1650mAh one. it should be arrived at the end of April and it will cost you around...

Firefox 4 for Android is out

just a few days after the release of their RC, Firefox 4 for Android finally out!for general users, it may disappoint you coz it does not support flash. but for some other users like me, who don prefer auto loading flash movies, it doesnt matteralthough it stopped responding for the first run with 3 tabs opened, FF4 loaded and reloaded web pages a...

Firefox 4 release candidate for Android - Fennec

it's been released a few days ago. when compared with the previous beta version, which was quite good in feature wise but not performance wise, it is a "more complete version". some benchmarks also show that the performance of Fennec is better than the stock Android browsercheck it out at Mozilla official site for mob...

another official Gingerbread leaked I9000XXJVK

a new version leaked today together with a new JVK modem. the build date is 20 Marnoted that the original version comes with a Sbl (secondary boot loader), if u really wanna give it a try, grap one with Sbl removed on the ...

flash player 10.2 is available on Android Market

upgraded to 10.2 and played for a while, looked like it's a bit smootherbtw, i suggest u don try to read the certified devices on adobe, coz.... Samsung Galaxy S is not on the list!! :panyway, give it a t...

become red!! new color for Galaxy S I9000 in HK

i have heard that Samsung will launch a red I9000, and now, here it is (is it in pink actually?) source : www.samsung....

registered ykkfive.home as my Facebook Page username

thx a lot for those who gave me a "Like", thank you!http://www.facebook.com/ykkfive.h...

my landing page in Facebook moved to a new page

created a new page in facebook so that it's open to public now athttp://www.facebook.com/pages/Ykkfive/152218351506311?sk=w...

pre-order available for Samsung Galaxy S2

the Samsung Galaxy S2, is now available for pre-order at around US$910 (16GB version). however, sources claim that the release date will be delayed to 1st of May this year, with only the 16GB version will be available probablysource: www.mobicity.com...

a better modem choice I9000XXJVE

installed jve modem (extracted from official ginger beta rom I9000XWJV1) to my 2.2.1 rom, i found that the signal is stronger then jpy. also, i got more satellities found even in indoors than before and the battery consumption is about the s...

fail to install apps? try this solution

when you download and install apps from the market, sometimes you will find that INSTALL_FAILED_CONTAINER_ERROR in the log or "Application not installed" errorthey are usually SDCARD related problem, do this and reinstall your app and see if it helps:- unmount external sdcardgoto settings-> sd card and phone storage -> unmount sd cardif you can...

Google use backdoor to patch the malwares?

after malwares were found in the Android Market, Google is going to patch the affect devices "remotely", by installing some updates to your phone to clean up the device, and users do not need to do anything. so that means another backdoor?more i...

possible solution for the malwares affected Android phones

in short, if your phone is rooted, just create an empty file called profile under /system/bin/in adb shell, change to root user and then do the followings:touch /system/bin/profile; chmod 644 /system/bin/profilenotice that you may have to remount the /system partition as rw (with read/write permission) first by issuing the command:mount -o remount,rw...

malwares found in Android Market!!!

according to some of the developers, they found that, up to this moment, there are more then 50 apps containing malwares which can be found in the Android Market, including:Falling DownSuper Guitar SoloSuper History EraserPhoto EditorSuper Ringtone MakerSuper Sex PositionsHot Sexy VideosChess下坠滚球_FalldownHilton Sex SoundScreaming Sexy Japanese GirlsFalling...