Official Android 4.0 ICS Firmware for Samsung Galaxy S2 Download & Install

Yes, the wait is over. You can download and install official Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Firmware for Samsung Galaxy S II now. Samsung released official Android 4.0.3 ICS XXLPQ Firmware for Europe region. As usual, you can install this ICS XXLPQ Firmware on other region SGS2 I9100 model too. For those who can’t wait for official ICS release on Samsung Kies, you can install this Europe ICS firmware with Odin software now…

Official Android 4.0.3 XXLPQ Ice Cream Sandwich Firmware for Samsung Galaxy S2

Antutu Benchmark score

TouchWiz Launcher

Software information

Well, this very first official ICS firmware for Samsung Galaxy S2 is good. What are the new features? Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich goodies like face unlock, data usage, hardware GPU acceleration are included of course. Performance is good too as you can see from Antutu Benchmark. Battery life? Need time to find out that. Can I root it now? Need to wait for XXLPQ CF-Root or use Odin Mobile Pro to install it (and get rooted automatically). Anyway, do try it out and enjoy ICS on your Samsung Galaxy S2…

Required Downloads

- Download the ODIN file and then extract the. Zip file.

- Download Android 4.0.3 ICS Beta Build I9100XXLPB and extract the contents/files of Android 4.0.3 ICS to the desktop.

– Correct KIES USB drivers must be installed, so that programs can communicate with the device. Reboot computer after driver installation if required.

- If KIES is running in the background then turn it off as it may interfere with the ODIN.

Procedure – Flash Android 4.0.3 On Samsung Galaxy SII

Step 1: Make sure that your device is in USB debugging mode: Settings -> Applications -> Development -> USB debugging. 
Step 2:  Reboot your device into download mode. To do so: Turn the device off, then power it on again by pressing and holding Volume Down + Home + Power simultaneously.

Step 3: Start ODIN.

 
Step 4: Connect the device to your computer via USB. 
Step 5: Wait a few seconds, the ODIN screen will show that a device is now connected 
- Make sure that in ODIN nothing is checked, except the "Auto reboot" and "F. Reset Time" checkboxes. 
- Press the "PDA" button, and select the the extracted tar fileI9100_CODE_I9100XXLPB_CL99600_REV02_user_low_ship.tar (from extracted Download above that you placed on desktop) to flash the firmware.

- Press the "Phone" button, and select the the extracted tar file MODEM_I9100XXLPB_REV_02_CL1101286.tar (from extracted Download above that you placed on desktop) to flash the modem.

- Press the "CSC" button, and select the the extracted tar file GT-I9100-MULTI-CSC-OXXLP5_RST.tar (from Required Downloads above) to flash the CSC.

- Press "Start".

- ODIN will now flash the above components.

- Device should reboot after flashing the Android 4.0.3 firmware components on your Samsung Galaxy SII device.

Step 6: After the device reboots you will have Ice Cream Sandwich based on Android 4.0.3 leaked beta version on your Samsung Galaxy S2 (SII)!

You might also be interested to have a look at the Samsung Galaxy S II section on our website where we have covered a large collection of tweaks, tips&tricks and rooting and custom ROM installation guides for the Samsung Galaxy S2 (SII).

Posted on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 / 0 comments / Read More

Epic 4G Touch Samsung Galaxy S II

Samsung Galaxy S™ II, Epic™ 4G Touch fact sheet
Delivering rich content at blazing fast speeds
Samsung Epic 4G Touch1, a premium Android powered smartphone, has been designed to deliver the best multilayered entertainment experience through superior speed and display innovation. Its 3G/4G speeds, paired with one of the fastest 1.2GHz dual-core processors, the new Samsung Exynos™, give lightning fast access and downloads of movies, games, Web and thousands of applications with no buffering, lag time or disruption to your entertainment. Epic 4G Touch gives you entertainment content on the go with its ultra-thin design, large 4.52-inch touchscreen and unrivaled Super AMOLED™ Plus technology offering deeper, richer color for a bright and vivid display. Epic 4G Touch also includes an 8MP camera/camcorder with auto-focus and flash that shoots video in 1080p HD high profile with incredible detail and a 2MP, front-facing camera, perfect for self-portraits or video chat.

Productivity
· Dual-mode 3G/4G device – dependable 3G nationwide coverage and turbo-charged Sprint 4G speeds where available
· Samsung Exynos™ 1.2GHz dual-core processor
· Super AMOLED Plus 4.52-inch touchscreen
· Android™ 2.3 Gingerbread
· 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot capable, supporting up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices on the Sprint 3G or 4G networks
· Visual Voicemail
· Enterprise functionality provides support for exchange device management policies, offers increased security of data and services and enables mobile conferencing while on the go
· MicroSD® card slot that supports up to a 32GB memory card
· Voice Talk allows users to give their Epic 4G Touch voice commands, including voice dial, text message, navigation, music, Web browsing and search
· Task Manager enables users to view and close the applications they have active and any items that have been downloaded and to check on memory usage via the Task Manager widget
· Screen capture feature allows users to easily take a screen grab of the phone screen by pressing the power button and the home key simultaneously
· Samsung's TouchWiz user interface provides superior multitasking and customization for an enhanced visual and intuitive smartphone experience
· Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/a capable

Entertainment
• Dual cameras: 8MP, rear-facing camera/camcorder with auto-focus and flash that shoots HD video 1080p HD high profile and 2MP, front facing camera ideal for self-portraits or video chat
• Samsung Media Hub features thousands of new releases and top-grossing titles from major Hollywood studios and leading TV networks, including NBC Universal, Paramount, MTV, Warner Bros., CBS and FOX.
• Samsung Social Hub allows users to transfer email, instant messaging, contacts, calendar and social network connections, including Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn accounts, into "Feeds" and "Messages" folders that can be either put into separate tabs or combined into comprehensive lists.
• Access to more than 250,000 apps through Android Market™
• GoogleTM mobile services, including Google SearchTM, Google MapsTM, Google TalkTM, GmailTM, YouTubeTM , and syncs with Google CalendarTM, as well as access to Google Goggles™ to search with pictures instead of words
• Stereo Bluetooth Wireless Technology 3.0
• Sprint applications, including Sprint Zone, Sprint TV & Movies®, Sprint Navigation and NASCAR Sprint Cup Mobile

Specifications
· Dimensions: 2.7 inches x 5.1 inches x 0.38 inches (LxWxT)
· Weight: 4.55 ounces
· Display: 4.52-inch Super AMOLDED Plus (800x480 WVGA) touchscreen
· Battery: 1800 mAh Lithium-ion battery
· Processor: Samsung Exynos™ 1.2GHz dual-core

© 2011 Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC. Samsung, Galaxy S, Super AMOLED, Exynos and Epic are all trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Screen images simulated. Appearance of phone may vary.
14G used in connection with the Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch product name refers to the fact that the Epic 4G Touch is capable of operating on the Sprint 4G (WiMax) network.

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Posted on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 / 0 comments / Read More

Android 4.0 ICS for GALAXY S II on March 10

It appears that the information wasn't that accurate, as Galaxy Note is still stuck on Android 


2.3Gingerbread. However, Samsung Galaxy S II has just been confirmed for an ICS update on 


March 10.


According to Samsung Philippines, Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 upgrade for Galaxy S II will be 


available on March 10. 

The update can be downloaded via Kies 2.0, but users are recommended to download and 


install the latest version of Samsung's desktop sync software.

Keep in mind that Samsung Kies 1.5 does not supports upgrading to Ice Cream Sandwich. 


There's a chance that the update will be delivered FOTA in some regions, but that will require 


users to connect to a high-speed, reliable Wi-Fi network.

Although the information comes through official channels, it's unusual that the

announcement was published solely by Samsung Philippines. 

In fact, they already pulled it from their site, but the folks over at  Engadget 


managed to get a screenshot which confirms the intel.

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich will bring Samsung Galaxy S II several new features, 


including Face Unlock and Android Beam. In addition, the Mobile Network Data usage function 


has been added as well.

Curiously, the update's changelog states that “because of ICS OS feature, Adobe flash and 


Bluetooth 3.0 HS” will not be supported (Bluetooth 3.0 will work).

The update requires at least 60MB through Kies, and 250MB if the update is made FOTA. This 


Ice Cream Sandwich update will only be available for Samsung GT-I9100, which means that 


carrier-bounded models will receive the update in the following weeks.

Posted on Friday, March 09, 2012 / 0 comments / Read More

Sony Ericssion control Galaxy SII through Bluetooth

As you know K550i is not a smartphone but today we show you it connect with Galaxy S2 for control it as mouse

The Sony Ericsson K800i Cyber-shot braended mobile was Bond's phone of choice in Casino Royale, and it certainly played its part in putting Sony Ericsson's Cyber-shot brand on the mobile map.

Broadening its appeal to reach a more mass-market audience was therefore always on the cards, and the camera-toting manufacturer duly obliged with the recent launch of the Cyber-shot-branded K550i at the same time as the K800i upgrade, the K810i.

Of the two new Cyber-shot handsets, the quad-band K550i bears the lower-specs but still manages to pack an impressive feature-set into its altogether sleeker package. Sony Ericsson appears to have realised that shaving a few millimetres off the girth would secure any doubters, and as a result the K550i debuts at a highly pocketable 14mm.

It exudes style, with the chrome buttons and screen edging standing out well against the jet-black casing of our review sample. If you prefer your gadgets to match your iPod it's also available in an equally attractive Pearl White.

Unsurprising, the camera dominates the external styling of the phone, with a chrome band highlighting the lens area on the back. Protecting the optics is an active lens cover that slides open with reassuring solidity to arm the 2-megapixel camera ready for use. To take a picture the handset is held in the traditional camera style, with the volume rocker doubling as a zoom control and the shutter release located to its right.

Along the opposite edge, a playback/pause button provides quick access to your tunes (like all mid-priced phones now, it has a music player onboard). A Fast Port connector allows you to charge the handset, hook it up to a computer, or plug in the supplied headset. Annoyingly, the bundled 512MB Memory Stick Micro (M2) memory card is not hot-swappable, and to get at it you have to unlock the hinge-action back casing and remove the battery.

The interface itself follows Sony Ericsson's usual format, with the Activity Menu key on the far right of the control strip offering speedy access to your frequently used options, coupled with a number of shortcut soft-keys. Ease-of-use is at it the heart of the menu navigation system, and handy prompts often appear onscreen to clear up any potential causes of confusion.

Without doubt, the central thrust of this handset is its imaging capabilities, and much of the revolutionary technology found on the K800i has trickled down to the K550i. In this instance the camera is 2- rather than 3.2-megapixels, but the inclusion of Cyber-shot processing sets the pictures produced apart from other similarly specced megapixel models.

There's also an auto focus function to help add clarity to photos, locking in on the central subject, while a double LED acts as a surprisingly good flash in low-light situations. Limiting the zoom power to 2.25x is probably a sensible move, too, as anything over this will cause pixilation.

Every stage of the imaging process has been catered for, and once you've taken your shots they can be edited in-camera with PhotoDJ. Levels and contrast can all be adjusted, and a range of effects can also be added. If you want more sophisticated editing, Adobe Photoshop Album Starter Edition is included on the PC Suite.

Sharing your photos is high on the agenda, and within a few button-presses you can publish them either to an existing blog or the software will automatically set one up for you. Pictbridge-compatibility means it's just as easy to print your shots, too.

Aside from its photo-taking credentials, the K550i backs up a standard music player app with the convenient PlayNow download service. The feature simplifies the process of finding and downloading music, ringtones and games down to just three clicks, and with a constantly updated list of tracks there's plenty to choose from.

Another nifty music-related feature is the inclusion of TrackID. Like Shazam, it allows you to record a snippet of a tune, either from the built-in FM radio or an external source, then get the track, artist and album information sent directly to your phone. By using a GPRS data connection to identify a tune rather than Shazam's mobile calling option, TrackID means you pay far less for getting the info you're after.

Rounding off the music features, A2DP stereo Bluetooth support increases your options when it comes to how you enjoy your tunes.

Standard features such as organiser facilities, an email client ad WAP are all present. There's a full web browser onboard too, with RSS support, although being a non-3G handset, surfing the web can be on the slow side. It's also possible to record video, but in contrast to the stills camera the less said about the QCIF resolution of footage the better.

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Samsung Galaxy S2 with Sony Ericsson k550i as bluetooth mouse and gamepad

You can use your old Sony Ericsson in this case k550i as a bluetooth mouse and gamepad. That works on all Android phones from version 2.2. Try it out!

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Man kann sein altes Sony Ericsson in diesem Fall das k550i als Blutooth Maus und Gamepad verwenden. Das funktioniert bei allen Android Geräten ab Version 2.2. Einfach mal probieren!

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music: Happy Music by Felix Neun (youtube.com/user/felixneun)

Posted on Friday, March 02, 2012 / 0 comments / Read More