[Q] Question about rooting the Galaxy S2 Plus - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
I've recently accuired the Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105P) and I've been looking everywhere for a tutorial on how to root my device, but I've found nothing, mainly because I keep getting tutorial on other models similiar to the Samsung Galaxy S2. So my question is, how do I root the Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus?
Thanks in advance!

We got no idea
You are the first mebmer to ask that.
If it's no big deal, how much did you pay for it?
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gastonw said:
We got no idea
You are the first mebmer to ask that.
If it's no big deal, how much did you pay for it?
Sent from the little guy
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I think about 320 euro, I still remember that it was cheaper than the S2. But I have no idea on how to root it, so here I am. :silly:

Haiph0 said:
I think about 320 euro, I still remember that it was cheaper than the S2. But I have no idea on how to root it, so here I am. :silly:
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Yeah, is cheaper. Here they sell it for around 640 dollars.
It's too soon for that device, you might have to wait a couple of more weeks to get some intel regarding that matter.
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Don't flash anything that isn't intended specificly for your S2 plus.
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Haiph0 said:
Hi,
I've recently accuired the Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105P) and I've been looking everywhere for a tutorial on how to root my device, but I've found nothing, mainly because I keep getting tutorial on other models similiar to the Samsung Galaxy S2. So my question is, how do I root the Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus?
Thanks in advance!
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I´m interested in rooting it too...

Haiph0 said:
Hi,
I've recently accuired the Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus (GT-i9105P) and I've been looking everywhere for a tutorial on how to root my device, but I've found nothing, mainly because I keep getting tutorial on other models similiar to the Samsung Galaxy S2. So my question is, how do I root the Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus?
Thanks in advance!
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This is the I9100 forum, A completely different device to i9105P. You wont find any info on rooting a non-I9100x here.

TheATHEiST said:
This is the I9100 forum, A completely different device to i9105P. You wont find any info on rooting a non-I9100x here.
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Well, I didn't see any section about the i9105P, so I thought asking it here would be the best option.

Haiph0 said:
Well, I didn't see any section about the i9105P, so I thought asking it here would be the best option.
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No as its a completely different device with different hardware. Use search for model number, You may find topics/forums which can help.

TheATHEiST said:
No as its a completely different device with different hardware. Use search for model number, You may find topics/forums which can help.
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I've already done that, haven't found anything so far.

Haiph0 said:
I've already done that, haven't found anything so far.
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Be patient, couple of more weeks and you'll be rooted.
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gastonw said:
Be patient, couple of more weeks and you'll be rooted.
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Alright, I'll be patient, thanks for your advice!

Haiph0 said:
Alright, I'll be patient, thanks for you advice!
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Be good now.
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It might potentially be useful to look at attempts to root the Galaxy Grand (e.g. at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2134216) - that's based on the same Broadcom SoC as the S2 Plus so the software is pretty similar. I think they're not identical enough to flash files designed for one onto the other, but the steps to root it should be the same.

Excors said:
It might potentially be useful to look at attempts to root the Galaxy Grand (e.g. at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2134216) - that's based on the same Broadcom SoC as the S2 Plus so the software is pretty similar. I think they're not identical enough to flash files designed for one onto the other, but the steps to root it should be the same.
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I know the steps already, but the only problem is the firmware. It has been a few week, but no rooted firmware has been released for the Samsung galaxy s II plus (I9105p)

Root is now possible on the Galaxy S2 Plus thanks to chotu222.
For details see this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2168700

flor1n said:
Root is now possible on the Galaxy S2 Plus thanks to chotu222.
For details see this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2168700
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but there is no custom rom yet

Who here actually has an S2 plus? Can you tell me about your experience with the phone? Any issues or slowdowns?

Related

u.s varient galaxy s3

Has anybody figured out how to flash some international galaxy s3 roms to a u.s varient s3 yet???
Ive been looking at the international s3 roms and theres lots of great roms that i think lots of ppl would want to try
did u want to ask this ques over in US forums? this IS international SIII forum
watsa said:
did u want to ask this ques ove rin US forums? this IS international SIII forum
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Well id figured id post it here on the international forums to see if anybody
Has figured anything out yet..i mean it is still the galaxy s3
marcviado said:
Well id figured id post it here on the international forums to see if anybody
Has figured anything out yet..i mean it is still the galaxy s3
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I think watsa was pointing out this is the international S3 forum... ... so none of us need to figure anything out. Our ROMs work with our phone by default
You'd prob get a better and more accurate answer asking in the US variant forum to see if anybody over there has been successful
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Coreym said:
I think watsa was pointing out this is the international S3 forum... ... so none of us need to figure anything out. Our ROMs work with our phone by default
You'd prob get a better and more accurate answer asking in the US variant forum to see if anybody over there has been successful
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exactly :good:
I'm working hard on trying to get my S3 cunningly disguised as a US variant so I can try and help you, but having no luck so far
Guess it's a question of this
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZD4ezDbbu4&feature=youtube_gdata_player
marcviado said:
Well id figured id post it here on the international forums to see if anybody
Has figured anything out yet..i mean it is still the galaxy s3
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If you think that's the case flash away .
Why they called a different phone the SGS3 i am puzzled they should have had a special name for it .
jje

How does root/unlock work on SG S2?

Hi All
New to this forum and recently got a SG S2. I have read numerous times about eople rooting and unlocking thier mobile phones so that they can remove all the bloated rubbish you get with your phone. I have no idea how to root/unlock my phone, nor how the process really works. I dont want a scientific explanation of how rooting and unlocking works, just a simple terms and then a guide on how to do it on my GT-I9100 please?
I would like to downclock my S2 also whilst idle so as to preserve battery, can this be done?
thanks guys
Sure my friend. Sticked threads is all you need. Just search.
i9.0.1.3k galaxy imperator
My device is currently updated to android 4.0.4, can this be unlocked or rooted? Also do I need to just root my device, or does it need to be unlocked then rooted or vice versa?
thanks
$ilent said:
My device is currently updated to android 4.0.4, can this be unlocked or rooted? Also do I need to just root my device, or does it need to be unlocked then rooted or vice versa?
thanks
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Yeah.
Now search the forum.
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
Yeah.
Now search the forum.
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
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Great help....not.
$ilent said:
Great help....not.
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Everything you have asked is written in this forum, how do you think we know it. Please read the sticky threads its loads more convenient than typing it all out on a phone screen over and over again. That's why they are permanently stuck to top of screen. I'm new too with no background in this stuff, I did it, so I'm sure you can to. All the best my friend.
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Maybe your too important to search the forum.All us mortals had to do it when we joined.
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Samsung Galaxy Xcover - ROMs/kernels?

Hey guys!
My friend bought himself a new phone, a Samsung galaxy Xcover, and he wants me to root/overclock it, but i can't find any forums, or threads, on XDA, for his device.
Can someone help me with this?
I'm guessing, that someone can, because it's a Droid and I personally have never seen a Droid, that is not rootable..
So, please help!
Try this
familyguy59 said:
Hey guys!
My friend bought himself a new phone, a Samsung galaxy Xcover, and he wants me to root/overclock it, but i can't find any forums, or threads, on XDA, for his device.
Can someone help me with this?
I'm guessing, that someone can, because it's a Droid and I personally have never seen a Droid, that is not rootable..
So, please help!
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Try this androidforums.com/xcover-all-things-root/515581-samsung-universal-gingerbread-root-unroot-2-3-3-2-3-7-a.html
bastian94 said:
Try this androidforums.com/xcover-all-things-root/515581-samsung-universal-gingerbread-root-unroot-2-3-3-2-3-7-a.html
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Ok. Cool. I'll check it out. Thanks man
CyanogenModded Very China-like, from my Samsung Galaxy S III
LG Familyguy59/Beatsleigher

[Q] My friend's is phone is confused and i don't how to fix it

Here is the situation my friend found what looks to be a AT&T Galaxy S2, but it had multiple locks on it. So i told him I could root it, do a factory wipe and it will be good as new. Easy right? Well it wasn't.
So I started by downloading the tar for the AT&T Galaxy S2 rooted it everything fine and did a factory wipe, but there still was a lock on the phone.
So I tried redoing the root and it bricked its self. But right before it bricked itself I saw GT-I9100. I decided then to just got to GalaxyS2Root.com and find the right .tar, then I rerooted it, did another factory wipe, and it worked. BUT WAIT only 4 buttons work.
Volume- works fine
Lock- works fine
Menu- works fine
Home- thinks it back
Back- doesn't work
Search- doesn't work
Recovery mode- Volume Up+Lock
Download mode- Volume Down+Lock
This layout is similar to the Galaxy S3.
So if you are lost let me sum it up. I have what looks like a AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777, that thinks it is Samsung Galaxy S II I9100 and has a button layout similar to the Galaxy S III.
P.S. I also need a free way to change the sim from at&t to t mobile
P.S.S. I AM A NOOB AND I AM PROUD
P.S.S.S. Sorry i couldn't post my pics the site wouldn't let me
wewonk said:
Here is the situation my friend found what looks to be a AT&T Galaxy S2, but it had multiple locks on it. So i told him I could root it, do a factory wipe and it will be good as new. Easy right? Well it wasn't.
So I started by downloading the tar for the AT&T Galaxy S2 rooted it everything fine and did a factory wipe, but there still was a lock on the phone.
So I tried redoing the root and it bricked its self. But right before it bricked itself I saw GT-I9100. I decided then to just got to GalaxyS2Root.com and find the right .tar, then I rerooted it, did another factory wipe, and it worked. BUT WAIT only 4 buttons work.
Volume- works fine
Lock- works fine
Menu- works fine
Home- thinks it back
Back- doesn't work
Search- doesn't work
Recovery mode- Volume Up+Lock
Download mode- Volume Down+Lock
This layout is similar to the Galaxy S3.
So if you are lost let me sum it up. I have what looks like a AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777, that thinks it is Samsung Galaxy S II I9100 and has a button layout similar to the Galaxy S III.
P.S. I also need a free way to change the sim from at&t to t mobile
P.S.S. I AM A NOOB AND I AM PROUD
P.S.S.S. Sorry i couldn't post my pics the site wouldn't let me
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This post just screams ignorance and laziness in every possible way.
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On your friend's behave, I thank you. Appreciate your help.
On XDA forum, don't try to be a hero
Easy right? No, it isn't if you haven't done reading.
Now, stop screwing your friend's phone.
Nick281051 said:
This post just screams ignorance and laziness in every possible way.
Sent from my Zanpakuto using Getsuga Tensho!
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I am not ignorant I listened to that video. I search for other post that might deal with my problem and tried posting in the phones forum but the site wouldn't let me. Yes I know ask for help on the the sim unlocker was lazy but i wanted a free way to do it so my friend doesn't have to spend any money and so I don't have to leave it rooted and let him mess his phone up. So how about I not listen to that video and not mark your post as helpful.
votinh said:
On your friend's behave, I thank you. Appreciate your help.
On XDA forum, don't try to be a hero
Easy right? No, it isn't if you haven't done reading.
Now, stop screwing your friend's phone.
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Please answer this question for me and ill tell you if i read.
What is the difference between the Galaxy S3 GT-I9100 and the AT&T Galaxy S3?(Hint: the answer is how it looks)
wewonk said:
Here is the situation my friend found what looks to be a AT&T Galaxy S2, but it had multiple locks on it. So i told him I could root it, do a factory wipe and it will be good as new. Easy right? Well it wasn't.
So I started by downloading the tar for the AT&T Galaxy S2 rooted it everything fine and did a factory wipe, but there still was a lock on the phone.
So I tried redoing the root and it bricked its self. But right before it bricked itself I saw GT-I9100. I decided then to just got to GalaxyS2Root.com and find the right .tar, then I rerooted it, did another factory wipe, and it worked. BUT WAIT only 4 buttons work.
Volume- works fine
Lock- works fine
Menu- works fine
Home- thinks it back
Back- doesn't work
Search- doesn't work
Recovery mode- Volume Up+Lock
Download mode- Volume Down+Lock
This layout is similar to the Galaxy S3.
So if you are lost let me sum it up. I have what looks like a AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777, that thinks it is Samsung Galaxy S II I9100 and has a button layout similar to the Galaxy S III.
P.S. I also need a free way to change the sim from at&t to t mobile
P.S.S. I AM A NOOB AND I AM PROUD
P.S.S.S. Sorry i couldn't post my pics the site wouldn't let me
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Your friend "FOUND" and it "APPEARS" to be an AT&T GS2....try again...oh and enjoy....and the title speaks volumes. The device can't be confused, it doesn't make decisions, it puts out what's put into it.
wewonk said:
Please answer this question for me and ill tell you if i read.
What is the difference between the Galaxy S3 GT-I9100 and the AT&T Galaxy S3?(Hint: the answer is how it looks)
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I normally don't answer this kind of question/challenge but since you're newbie which I was once, I said this
GT-I9100 is the S2, not S3 hence I could care less about the GSG3.
Now if you want to talk about the S2 and its variants then the difference is googling the 2 models, search for images, put them side by side and play the "find the 7-point difference" game.
You downloaded a tar file and flashed it for the i9100. Which is the international version of the galaxy s2. The phone you have is the i777 galaxy s 2. So at least you're in the right place . Look at the member creepyncrawly's profile he had links to everything you need.
How about I reword the question: how do I get my GT-I9100 to match an AT&T galaxy s2 interface
Phalanx7621 said:
You downloaded a tar file and flashed it for the i9100. Which is the international version of the galaxy s2. The phone you have is the i777 galaxy s 2. So at least you're in the right place . Look at the member creepyncrawly's profile he had links to everything you need.
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Thank you for your help, but i tried flashing i777 galaxy s 2 version and the phone couldn't get past the Galaxy S2 animation.
wewonk said:
Thank you for your help, but i tried flashing i777 galaxy s 2 version and the phone couldn't get past the Galaxy S2 animation.
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Did you flash the stuff from that thread? You know, considering that we look down upon anything from GalaxyS2Root.com.
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Open the phone; pull the battery; read the label. What model is it?
Can someone please help me. I have spent the past 2 days trying to figure this out. I have a phone and there is almost no way this isn't a AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777. But it will only run on a Samung Galaxy S II GT-I9100 ROM. So If someone could tell me why this is and not criticize because I am a noob it would be appreciated.
Sincerely wewonk
creepyncrawly said:
Open the phone; pull the battery; read the label. What model is it?
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Sorry i didnt notice your post, but it say SGH-1777
wewonk said:
Sorry i didnt notice your post, but it say SGH-1777
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For your reference, it's a SGH-I777, an "I", letter I, not 1.
Good news that you are indeed in the right forum.
creepyncrawly will take good care of you.
votinh said:
For your reference, it's a SGH-I777, an "I", letter I, not 1.
Good news that you are indeed in the right forum.
creepyncrawly will take good care of you.
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Sorry I am so used to typing "I"9100
Oddly enough this issue could have been resolved by following the sticky threads. These questions have been asked 100,000 times on these forums.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
We'll no one has given me solution yet. And I spent a day look on the forums and didn't find anything useful.
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app
You need to return to stock. Follow the instructions for returning the phone to stock and you should be fine.
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wewonk said:
Thank you for your help, but i tried flashing i777 galaxy s 2 version and the phone couldn't get past the Galaxy S2 animation.
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If you are still at this stage, enter recovery and perform a wipe data/factory reset.
wewonk said:
Can someone please help me. I have spent the past 2 days trying to figure this out. I have a phone and there is almost no way this isn't a AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II SGH-I777. But it will only run on a Samung Galaxy S II GT-I9100 ROM. So If someone could tell me why this is and not criticize because I am a noob it would be appreciated.
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wewonk said:
Sorry i didnt notice your post, but it say SGH-1777
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Emphasis mine. If the bold statement is true, then it is probably because you did not perform a wipe data/factory reset. But which I777 Galaxy S2 version did you "try" to flash? and where did you get it? You need to give more details. No one can help without enough information.
wewonk said:
We'll no one has given me solution yet. And I spent a day look on the forums and didn't find anything useful.
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There is no entitlement mentality in the xda developer forums.
Red_81 said:
You need to return to stock. Follow the instructions for returning the phone to stock and you should be fine.
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This. Look at the links in my signature. Go to the Download Repository and scroll to the bottom. Install the latest stock firmware, I777UCLL6. Enter recovery and perform a wipe data/factory reset first.

How can i Flash Android in a SIII i9300 with tizen smartphone?

As title, I havea galaxy s3 i9300 with tizen preinstalled and i want to test android, how can i flash it?
thanks
Polv89 said:
As title, I havea galaxy s3 i9300 with tizen preinstalled and i want to test android, how can i flash it?
thanks
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Is this a joke cuz April 1st was awhile ago.
I never heard of a s3 with tizen
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It is a test phone from samsung korea
I am not joking
Polv89 said:
It is a test phone from samsung korea
I am not joking
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Then you need to ask Samsung or at least give us the full specifications .Or try a Tizen forum .
If you want to flash IT then you flash stock roms via Odin .
But a big guess is you will brick the phone to a non fixable state .
jje
JJEgan said:
Then you need to ask Samsung or at least give us the full specifications .Or try a Tizen forum .
If you want to flash IT then you flash stock roms via Odin .
But a big guess is you will brick the phone to a non fixable state .
jje
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I'm downloading Odin and a rom from sammobile (CSC I9300ITVEMC1) (PDA I9300XXEMC2) Italy Firmware
I have seen under the battery, codes are the same as galaxy s3 photos
Polv89 said:
I'm downloading Odin and a rom from sammobile (CSC I9300ITVEMC1) (PDA I9300XXEMC2) Italy Firmware
I have seen under the battery, codes are the same as galaxy s3 photos
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Well it's your phone so feel free to brick it, I'd have thought that for rarity alone your phone was probably worth more than an android s3 on ebay. sell it and buy a stock s3
No, i have a Nexus 4, i don't like s3 too much
With Nexus 4 i'm on the top of the mountain ^^
Someone can help me?
thanks
all the questions have been answered
Polv89 said:
Someone can help me?
thanks
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You have been helped but choose to ignore the advice given .
I suggest if you need help then you lack knowledge to try such a firmware change .
jje
You need to dump your tizen first. Can u provide some pictures?
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Hi, i've got exactly the same question.
I've got a test phone (a SIII) with Tizen and i would like to install Android in dual boot. is it possible ?
EclipseX : How can we dump the tizen system from the phone ?
Thanks
starsh said:
Hi, i've got exactly the same question.
I've got a test phone (a SIII) with Tizen and i would like to install Android in dual boot. is it possible ?
EclipseX : How can we dump the tizen system from the phone ?
Thanks
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I want to ask something that may sound offensive, but is not intended to be..
How do people who don't have any technical knowledge get these test phones? Are you part of a test program, or have you just purchased them somewhere?
If it's the former, how do you get on the test panel?
Also, how does Tizen run? You have a test o/s and are presumably meant to test it.. why on earth would you want to install Android? Surely you have your own daily phone as well as these test models?
I (Polv89 is by brother) have 2 Tizen test phone, so I would like to flash Android on one of it and compare them! This is the reason
Sylar900 said:
I (Polv89 is by brother) have 2 Tizen test phone, so I would like to flash Android on one of it and compare them! This is the reason
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Where did you get it from? What is Tizen like? Is it as ropey as it was a couple of months ago?
It was sent by a friend that work on Samsung.. You can see this device with tizen here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2166942
Sylar900 said:
It was sent by a friend that work on Samsung.. You can see this device with tizen here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2166942
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Blimey! Lucky you.. wish I had friends like that.
Did you not have to sign a Non Disclosure Agreement though? Are you testing it, or was it simply a gift cos he didn't need it anymore?
They are gifts. So I would like to compare Android and Tizen in these 2 devices
Sylar900 said:
They are gifts. So I would like to compare Android and Tizen in these 2 devices
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ghostofcain said:
Well it's your phone so feel free to brick it, I'd have thought that for rarity alone your phone was probably worth more than an android s3 on ebay. sell it and buy a stock s3
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All has been answered.
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I will not sell them. They are gift to me.

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