The Samsung Galaxy S II gets ICS! Earlier when the source code for ICS was released, Galaxy S II owners went crazy with the news of ICS AOSP ROMs being talked about on the internet and more so, they were installable. The builds at that time, were far from stable, with not just graphical glitches but major hangups. Today, Sammobile released what is an ICS based XXKP1 firmware (Android 4.0.1), with a build date of 7th December 2011. Is this the real deal? Sad answer being, no it isn’t. So what is it then? We find out after the break.
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How To Enable OTG USB Host Support On T-Mobile Galaxy S II T989
T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II T989 users have a hit gold! Thanks to XDA-Developers forum member zedomax users of the T989 model finally have a chance at enabling USB Host support on their device via an OTG cable. This can be done so via a custom kernel that zedomax has spent almost a week on so hats off to the guy! The kernel is very easy to install, being recovery flashable (as in you can install it via a custom recovery if you have it installed). Now the kernel may not exactly be bug free, but for the most part it is and for the function it was meant to serve, it lives up to it remarkably well. Still being out for just over a day or two, do not be alarmed or surprised if you encounter any bugs with this kernel installed on your device. Got your geek mode in overdrive? More on the kernel and how you can install it on your device, after the jump!
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Ice Cream Sandwich Based MIUI ROM Released For Samsung Galaxy S Phones
If you own a Galaxy S II, you’ve probably heard by now that the device is due to get a taste of Android’s awesome Ice Cream Sandwich somewhere in early 2012. That said, being impatient as any Android fan should be, our heads turn to the developers and modding community in hope of an early shot at the new OS. Guess what? You might have to wait till 2012 for a proper Ice Cream Sandwich release, but for now, developers at GalnetMIUI have released their version of MIUI which is built upon the Ice Cream Sandwich’s framework. Yes, framework, which means that visually the ROM would be like your regular MIUI ROM, but it is a huge step nonetheless. You know what’s even more awesome about all this? The ROM has also been released for the Galaxy S I9000, Captivate I897, Galaxy S B I9000B, Galaxy S M I9000M and the Motorola Defy.
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Rotate Video Playback On Galaxy S II Without Auto Rotation [Guide] [Orientation Lock]
Samsung Galaxy S II is a dual core, high tier Android phone that has managed to gather huge fan base since its launch. The stock Video Player app on Samsung Galaxy S II allows the user to see videos in portrait mode. However, users need to have auto-rotation set to ON in settings for videos to stream/ play in portrait mode. Electrox666, Senior XDA member and Android developer, has managed to integrate a rotation toggle in video player that lets you easily change orientation of the video. The hack basically removes SRS effects toggle and replaces it with a rotation icon. Another advantage of this tweak is that you can easily lock video playback in landscape or portrait mode without having to go in Settings menu.
Read More1st Custom Gingerbread ROM For T-Mobile Galaxy S2 Available [Guide]
Finally there is some great news for T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II [S2] owners. Recently the phone got rooted via custom kernel flashing method and now the first custom ROM for this phone has made it to public. The ROM is stock, comes pre-rooted with latest BusyBox and SuperUser. Apps like Asphalt 6, Bous, Books, Mobi TV, ECID, IQ T-Mobile, Live Source, Mall lite, Media hub, Mobile backup, Netflix, Sns for Linkedln, Telenav, T-Mobile Blio, T-Mobile m4m, and Zinio have been removed to optimize user experience. According to the ROM developer, G Talk with video has also been pre-integrated in this ROM, This first custom stock Android Gingerbread custom ROM for T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II [S2] comes from teshxx. According to the developer, the ROM is also intended to provide developers and theme creators of this phone with a solid base to work on.
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Install ClockWorkMod Recovery On T-Mobile Galaxy S II [Guide]
T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II [S2] recently got rooted via custom kernel flash method. The phone has already gathered massive user and developer base which has resulted in loads of tweaks and hacks for the device. Recently Koush, the brain behind awesomeness of ClockworMod recovery has released the official ClockworkMod Recovery for T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II [S2]. In case you already have root on your phone, then its pretty easy to download and install this official recovery build on your phone.
Read MoreRoot T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II [S2] Via ODIN [Guide]
Finally there is some great news for T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II owners looking to root their phones. It has been a really slow root achievement because Samsung didn’t release the kernel source until recently. The method to root T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S II is pretty identical to gaining root privileges on Samsung Galaxy S II generic version and AT&T Galaxy S II [S2]. You will need ODIN for root method and unlike full recovery and root kernel flash, you will first install recovery followed by SuperUser.zip to gain root rights on your device. If you’ve been using ODIN before or know regarding flashing kernel Tar files, then this will be a piece of cake for you.
Read MoreHow To Enable Overscroll Glow In AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II [Guide]
AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II [S2] was released couple of days back and since then the phone has managed to gather huge underground developer support at XDA and other Android portals. Currently the phone stands rooted with a custom kernel via ODIN and ROM developers are hard at work to cook some awesome bacon for this device. And as ROMs are being consistently developed for this device, there are mods, hacks and tweaks that are surfacing to optimize and enhance your experience while using the phone.
Read MoreHow To Root AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II [ODIN Method] [Guide]
In case you opted to go for an AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II and are now waiting for root, then your wait is over! Development for AT&T Samsung Galaxy S2 kicked off as soon as the phone’s kernel source was made available. And the results so far have been awesome! Developers have not only managed to cook a custom stock kernel with root, but there are couple of popular ROM ports available for flashing. Senior XDA Member and Android Developer, Entropy512, released a stock and pre-rooted kernel packaged in stock system image. Flashing this System Image will not only give you root access on your phone, but will also unbrick your device if your flashed a bad PIT file earlier.
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Fix Auto SMS Conversion To MMS & Remove Contacts Limit In Galaxy S II
Samsung Galaxy S II is one of the hottest dual core Android phones that is making huge sale records through out the world. The phone’s variant, Epic 4G Touch, has also been recently launched in USA which has made Sprint gain a lot of new customers coming to their network for the sake of this phone only. Although Samsung Galaxy S II is a great phone and comes jam packed with features, but there are some instances when it isn’t compatible with your usage pattern. For instance, folks who are highly text savvy and opted to go for Samsung Galaxy S II are pretty annoyed at text messages auto converting to MMS after 4 SMS. Similarly you can not add more than 20 recipients in the recipient box.
Read MoreStock EG30 Kernel For Epic 4G Touch Available [Install Guide]
Epic 4G Touch is the first Samsung Galaxy S II variant that launched via Sprint in US. The phone now boasts of a huge developer and user community with root coming to the phone within hours of its initial launch. However some users aren’t comfortable after rooting their device as all sorts of issues have started to come up on their devices. Also there are some kernel and ROM developers looking to get their hands on a stock kernel that has never undergone any rooting procedures.
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Install AEMod Custom ROM On Samsung Epic 4G Touch [Guide]
Sprint Epic 4G touch is Samsung Galaxy S II variant for US customers and was able to grab a lot of developer attention following it’s release. We have previously covered rooting method for this phone along with a custom kernel that basically allows overclocking up to a whooping 1.6 GHz. The best part is ClockworkMod Recovery that is flashed on your phone as soon as you root it via ODIN method. After the availability of ClockworkMod Recovery for Epic 4G Touch, ROM developers / chefs can be seen in action and there are a couple of custom ROMs available for this phone already. These custom ROMs are based on stock firmware with less bloatware and other customizations that allow enhanced user experience. Of course lots of users are waiting for CyanogenMod and MIUI, but it will take sometime for these ROM versions to surface for Epic 4G Touch.
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Install CallRec Script On Galaxy S II To Record Calls [Dialer Mod]
Since Samsung Galaxy S II Android phone surfaced in the market, it has managed to gain a huge fan base. There are scores of custom ROMs available for this phone. Although there is a flood of ROMs available for Galaxy S II but still many of these ROMs don’t have the Call Record functionality embedded in the dialer. Sicopat, XDA member and ROM Developer, has lately released a custom script that will add Call Record functionality to any custom ROM for Galaxy S II. The script is based on Criskelo’s CallRec Mod and is easily installable through custom recovery.
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Enable Back Light Notifications On Galaxy S II With BLN [Guide]
Samsung Galaxy S II [ S2] is one of the hottest dual core Android phones available in the Market. Although the phone has what it takes to be called the “best” phone around, but with no LED notification light, it seems to be a bit awkward to Androiders. But as we all know that where there is a will, there’s a way; BLN hack can be the perfect LED light replacement. BLN stands for BackLight Notification and allows the back and menu onscreen icons to light up whenever there is a new notification such as Text Message, Email or missed Call.
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Install Android 2.3.5 DevNull ROM On Galaxy S II [Guide]
Google started to roll out Android 2.3.5 update for some select devices couple of days back. And as soon as the source code was made available, developers for different android devices got hard at work to port this new Android 2.3.5 on their respective phones. Something similar happened with Samsung Galaxy S II and AdamG, the brain behind minimal and rock stable Oxygen ROMs, rolled out AOSP GRJ90 Android 2.3.5 based ROM for for Samsung Galaxy S II. The main features of this ROM are:
Read MoreLatest MIUI 1.7.8 Android 2.3.4 ROM Ported To Galaxy S II [WIP]
MIUI development started for Samsung Galaxy S II a week after it’s launch. However there weren’t many achievements that one could report. Lately MIUI Android team member Roniez is working on an Android 2.3.4 MIUI port for Samsung Galaxy S II. The port is in preliminary stages with very less working and most of it not responding. For those who don’t know, MIUI ROMs like CyanogenMod are third-party Android AOSP based firmware for optimizing user experience on select Android devices. MIUI carries striking resemblance to iOS but with far better features and functionalities.
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Download And Install Cognition S2 1.12 Android 2.3.4 ROM On Galaxy S 2
Cognition S is one of the best Android 2.3 based custom ROM series for Samsung Galaxy S II that has indeed given other established ROM names a run for their money. We have been using the same ROM on our Samsung Galaxy S II, and so far we have found it to be one of the most user friendly and rock stable custom bacon cooked for this device. Lately the developers behind Cognition have released Cognition S2 Version 1.12 that is based on Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread with some superb tweaks and mods on board. Like every other Cognition build for S II, this one is also flashable through ClockworkMod Recovery and doesn’t have any hard and fast modem requirements. The custom kernel in this ROM carries the capability to overclock your device to a whooping 1.5 GHz and flashes ClockworkMod Recovery 4.0.0.8 along with init.d and ThumbEE support. The ROM also comes with a multi touch fix hack that allows butter-like smoothness.
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First 200 DPI Custom Android SkyROM Available For Samsung Galaxy S II
If you are a Galaxy S II owner with root privileges and are always looking to do incredible things with your dual core beast, then there is some great news for you. Senior XDA member BMWPokerFace has just released first ROM for Samsung Galaxy S II that gives you onscreen detailing up to 200 DPI!
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