Finally, the wait is over. Here you are ~ the very first Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread firmware for Samsung Galaxy S II officially (leaked). As usual, this is Europe firmware for Samsung Galaxy S2 as Europe is always the first region to get the latest stuffs. But it is okay to install it on other region Samsung Galaxy S2 as long as it is using the very same hardware GT-I9100. Okay, let’s find out how does this new firmware XXKI3 performs…
Touch X is another custom ROM that optimized for Samsung Galaxy S II to achieve better performance and battery life. Touch X 3.2 SP1 that I tested is based on XXKG5 which is Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread. It is fully odexed for top performance. And still have Samsung applications like Readers Hub, Social Hub and Music Hub (which I don’t use). Besides, it also come along with goodies like hack high quality camcorder (potatoman version), Google Maps with hack navigation, DSP Manager for better sound quality, Jkay Theme Settings and a lot more…
Yes, the mighty Android phone ~ Samsung Galaxy S II does not have LED notification light just like iPhone 4. If Samsung Galaxy S2 is your first smartphone, you might not have any issue. Just press Home button, and you can see any missed call or SMS on the lock screen. But for users like me who coming from HTC HD2 with LED notification light, you might need to take some time to adapt to it. Or make your own LED notification light for Samsung Galaxy S2 by installing NoLED.
Samsung Galaxy S II is one of the best Android phones in the market now. But where should you buy it in Malaysia? Samsung Galaxy S2 is selling at recommended retail price (RRP) ~ RM2099. Currently, Maxis is the only telco that offer Samsung Galaxy S2 at RM1199 on 24 months contract. Yes, SGS2 is not exclusive for Maxis like SGS1. So you can get it at any mobile phone shop in Malaysia. There are AP and original Samsung Malaysia Electronics (SME) supported Samsung Galaxy S II in the market. Of course AP set is cheaper like RM19xx but only supported by that particular mobile phone shop only (You can find some in Lowyat Forum). Or original set with higher price a bit at RM20xx. However, all of Samsung Galaxy S II that sold by them is having 12 months warranty only. Unless you bought it from SEP like I did…
The best looking Android game ShadowGun from MADFINGER Games is available at Android Market now. But it can be played on Tegra 2 powered smartphone and tablet only. Can’t play on the best Android phone ~ Samsung Galaxy S II. So how to play ShadowGun on Samsung Galaxy S2? Simple, just install Chainfire3D and you can enjoy the best Android game ShadowGun on the best Android phone ~ Samsung Galaxy S2…
