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**elton** · 03-05-2011, 11:16 PM

OK, xperia arc returned (apart from poor battery life with any widgets running at all (they all seem to use the MediaServer application for some reason) it didn't always respond to your touch straight away and loading apps like firefox took ages. I've got a samsung galaxy s2 being delivered in 3-5 working days (nothing exact yet). What's the first things I should do to improve it?

**TOOGUEITEME** · 03-05-2011, 11:19 PM

Root it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1056334

**elton** · 03-05-2011, 11:22 PM

Root it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1056334

Maybe a little harsh. What's the best website for the Samsung galaxy s2 community?

**WenPyclenoWex** · 03-05-2011, 11:23 PM

Ditch the Touchwiz launcher - get hold of something like launcher pro or ADW EX

Or for something different, Claystone beta is VERY cool. Not very optimised yet but the SGS2 should have the kahoonas to run it as-is.

And enjoy - its a very nice device!

**pavilionnotebook** · 03-05-2011, 11:37 PM

Maybe a little harsh. What's the best website for the Samsung galaxy s2 community?

XDA Developers... Since the SGSII is just being released, there's not a very well established "community." Even then, for device-specific discussion, XDA is hard to beat.

That said, I had one pre-ordered from Handtec there in the UK, since they're unlocked, etc. However, I cancelled my pre-order once I found out the UK models ship without NFC. Nobody's sure if it's just disabled or not included at all, so I'm waiting to find out.

**chuecfafresslds** · 03-05-2011, 11:39 PM

Maybe a little harsh. What's the best website for the Samsung galaxy s2 community?

still XDA...

u might wanna get rid of the touchwiz launcher if u don't like it. u can replace it with anyone of your choice. look around the xda forums. things like ADW (EX for the paid version) and Launcher Pro (Plus for the paid version) are reasonably fast and smooth altho ADW does support launcher themeing.

or if u had liked the launcher on the arc u can get that too.

make sure whatever that u get that's not from the market supports HDPI. really i can't stress that enough here

**chuecfafresslds** · 03-05-2011, 11:41 PM

here is it to make your life a little easier

http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1055

**WenPyclenoWex** · 03-05-2011, 11:50 PM

Ditch the Touchwiz launcher - get hold of something like launcher pro or ADW EX

Or for something different, Claystone beta is VERY cool. Not very optimised yet but the SGS2 should have the kahoonas to run it as-is.

And enjoy - its a very nice device!

Claystone thread at XDA

Give it a try, needs a little setting up initially but is a very innovative way of doing things, rather than the wave of iOS type launchers out there.

**Aztegjpl** · 03-06-2011, 01:12 AM

can't believe what i've managed to do with my iphone4 after jailbreaking this weekend... no reason to go near Android anymore, so send ur S2 back and get an iphone

**Penisvergroesserung** · 03-06-2011, 01:18 AM

can't believe what i've managed to do with my iphone4 after jailbreaking this weekend... no reason to go near Android anymore, so send ur S2 back and get an iphone

He has an iPhone.

DM , just a suggestion, leave it stock for now and get used to the os and the way Android works. Then start to tinker with it once you're more familiar with it.

I can't se any reason to simply rooting an Android phone for the sake of it. My Nexus S is stock and fine the way it is. I do have my Blade rooted for hacking fun tho.

**pavilionnotebook** · 03-06-2011, 01:18 AM

can't believe what i've managed to do with my iphone4 after jailbreaking this weekend... no reason to go near Android anymore, so send ur S2 back and get an iphone

Recompile your OS with functional customizations baked in and get back to us about how it went... [thumbdown]

Plus, the iPhone 4 has miserable hardware in comparison to the SGSII. [yes]

**chuecfafresslds** · 03-06-2011, 01:30 AM

He has an iPhone.

DM , just a suggestion, leave it stock for now and get used to the os and the way Android works. Then start to tinker with it once you're more familiar with it.

I can't se any reason to simply rooting an Android phone for the sake of it. My Nexus S is stock and fine the way it is. I do have my Blade rooted for hacking fun tho.

@DM u need to remember tho that all manufacturers have a different implementation of things so the major portion of the experience might be coming from samsung's touchwiz and their customizations themselves and not a true android experience per se.

**chuecfafresslds** · 03-06-2011, 01:31 AM

can't believe what i've managed to do with my iphone4 after jailbreaking this weekend... no reason to go near Android anymore, so send ur S2 back and get an iphone

such as...? really... i'm actually interested to know

**DghtRdc** · 03-06-2011, 01:35 AM

I can't se any reason to simply rooting an Android phone for the sake of it.

Truly awesome apps that require root:
SetCPU = allows you to underclock (or even overclock) your phone. Can greatly improve battery life.

Wifi Tether = Makes your phone into an access point without having to pay the extra $ to the carrier for the same function.

Root uninstaller = allows you to uninstall built-in apps that normally can't be uninstall any other way.

**chuecfafresslds** · 03-06-2011, 01:52 AM

Truly awesome apps that require root:
SetCPU = allows you to underclock (or even overclock) your phone. Can greatly improve battery life.

Wifi Tether = Makes your phone into an access point without having to pay the extra $ to the carrier for the same function.

Root uninstaller = allows you to uninstall built-in apps that normally can't be uninstall any other way.

u forgot AdFree

**Knqzjbmf** · 03-06-2011, 01:58 AM

Heard Touchwiz 4 is quite good, so I'd say try it out first before you go replacing it.

XDA is definitely the community you want to be in for all your Android needs.

I'm jelly, SGSII won't be out in North America for a while...

**elton** · 03-06-2011, 02:19 AM

can't believe what i've managed to do with my iphone4 after jailbreaking this weekend... no reason to go near Android anymore, so send ur S2 back and get an iphone

Cheers, but as Chaz mentioned I've already got an iPhone4 from work. I used to have an iPhone as my own phone as well but it seems daft having two of the same. That's the kindest way people put it anyway.

**elton** · 03-06-2011, 02:21 AM

@DM u need to remember tho that all manufacturers have a different implementation of things so the major portion of the experience might be coming from samsung's touchwiz and their customizations themselves and not a true android experience per se.

Cheers, I like the arc interface but it seems to have a few too many problems I can't get over.

**Penisvergroesserung** · 03-06-2011, 02:23 AM

Truly awesome apps that require root:
SetCPU = allows you to underclock (or even overclock) your phone. Can greatly improve battery life.

Wifi Tether = Makes your phone into an access point without having to pay the extra $ to the carrier for the same function.

Root uninstaller = allows you to uninstall built-in apps that normally can't be uninstall any other way.

This may be my skewed view of Android tbh. Using the Neuxs one then the Nexus S I don't need the bottom two.

**Grennios** · 04-05-2011, 02:27 PM

I currently own a Palm Pre 2, but i fancy an android phone. Problem is when i tried Galaxy S2 it was a pretty horrid experience. Why is it the HTC interface of Android is so much nicer than the Samsung Variant?

Maybe i should look at HTC Sensation

03-05-2011, 11:16 PM	#1
elton Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 650 Senior Member	galaxy s2 OK, xperia arc returned (apart from poor battery life with any widgets running at all (they all seem to use the MediaServer application for some reason) it didn't always respond to your touch straight away and loading apps like firefox took ages. I've got a samsung galaxy s2 being delivered in 3-5 working days (nothing exact yet). What's the first things I should do to improve it? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-05-2011, 11:19 PM	#2
TOOGUEITEME Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 550 Senior Member	Root it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1056334 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-05-2011, 11:22 PM	#3
elton Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 650 Senior Member	Root it. http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1056334 Maybe a little harsh. What's the best website for the Samsung galaxy s2 community? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-05-2011, 11:23 PM	#4
WenPyclenoWex Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 442 Senior Member	Ditch the Touchwiz launcher - get hold of something like launcher pro or ADW EX Or for something different, Claystone beta is VERY cool. Not very optimised yet but the SGS2 should have the kahoonas to run it as-is. And enjoy - its a very nice device! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-05-2011, 11:37 PM	#5
pavilionnotebook Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 527 Senior Member	Maybe a little harsh. What's the best website for the Samsung galaxy s2 community? XDA Developers... Since the SGSII is just being released, there's not a very well established "community." Even then, for device-specific discussion, XDA is hard to beat. That said, I had one pre-ordered from Handtec there in the UK, since they're unlocked, etc. However, I cancelled my pre-order once I found out the UK models ship without NFC. Nobody's sure if it's just disabled or not included at all, so I'm waiting to find out. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-05-2011, 11:39 PM	#6
chuecfafresslds Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 578 Senior Member	Maybe a little harsh. What's the best website for the Samsung galaxy s2 community? still XDA... u might wanna get rid of the touchwiz launcher if u don't like it. u can replace it with anyone of your choice. look around the xda forums. things like ADW (EX for the paid version) and Launcher Pro (Plus for the paid version) are reasonably fast and smooth altho ADW does support launcher themeing. or if u had liked the launcher on the arc u can get that too. make sure whatever that u get that's not from the market supports HDPI. really i can't stress that enough here Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-05-2011, 11:41 PM	#7
chuecfafresslds Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 578 Senior Member	here is it to make your life a little easier http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1055 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-05-2011, 11:50 PM	#8
WenPyclenoWex Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 442 Senior Member	Ditch the Touchwiz launcher - get hold of something like launcher pro or ADW EX Or for something different, Claystone beta is VERY cool. Not very optimised yet but the SGS2 should have the kahoonas to run it as-is. And enjoy - its a very nice device! Claystone thread at XDA Give it a try, needs a little setting up initially but is a very innovative way of doing things, rather than the wave of iOS type launchers out there. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-06-2011, 01:12 AM	#9
Aztegjpl Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 560 Senior Member	can't believe what i've managed to do with my iphone4 after jailbreaking this weekend... no reason to go near Android anymore, so send ur S2 back and get an iphone Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-06-2011, 01:18 AM	#10
Penisvergroesserung Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 610 Senior Member	can't believe what i've managed to do with my iphone4 after jailbreaking this weekend... no reason to go near Android anymore, so send ur S2 back and get an iphone He has an iPhone. DM , just a suggestion, leave it stock for now and get used to the os and the way Android works. Then start to tinker with it once you're more familiar with it. I can't se any reason to simply rooting an Android phone for the sake of it. My Nexus S is stock and fine the way it is. I do have my Blade rooted for hacking fun tho. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-06-2011, 01:30 AM	#12
chuecfafresslds Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 578 Senior Member	He has an iPhone. DM , just a suggestion, leave it stock for now and get used to the os and the way Android works. Then start to tinker with it once you're more familiar with it. I can't se any reason to simply rooting an Android phone for the sake of it. My Nexus S is stock and fine the way it is. I do have my Blade rooted for hacking fun tho. @DM u need to remember tho that all manufacturers have a different implementation of things so the major portion of the experience might be coming from samsung's touchwiz and their customizations themselves and not a true android experience per se. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-06-2011, 01:31 AM	#13
chuecfafresslds Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 578 Senior Member	can't believe what i've managed to do with my iphone4 after jailbreaking this weekend... no reason to go near Android anymore, so send ur S2 back and get an iphone such as...? really... i'm actually interested to know Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-06-2011, 01:35 AM	#14
DghtRdc Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 517 Senior Member	I can't se any reason to simply rooting an Android phone for the sake of it. Truly awesome apps that require root: SetCPU = allows you to underclock (or even overclock) your phone. Can greatly improve battery life. Wifi Tether = Makes your phone into an access point without having to pay the extra $ to the carrier for the same function. Root uninstaller = allows you to uninstall built-in apps that normally can't be uninstall any other way. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-06-2011, 01:52 AM	#15
chuecfafresslds Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 578 Senior Member	Truly awesome apps that require root: SetCPU = allows you to underclock (or even overclock) your phone. Can greatly improve battery life. Wifi Tether = Makes your phone into an access point without having to pay the extra $ to the carrier for the same function. Root uninstaller = allows you to uninstall built-in apps that normally can't be uninstall any other way. u forgot AdFree Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-06-2011, 01:58 AM	#16
Knqzjbmf Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 316 Senior Member	Heard Touchwiz 4 is quite good, so I'd say try it out first before you go replacing it. XDA is definitely the community you want to be in for all your Android needs. I'm jelly, SGSII won't be out in North America for a while... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-06-2011, 02:19 AM	#17
elton Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 650 Senior Member	can't believe what i've managed to do with my iphone4 after jailbreaking this weekend... no reason to go near Android anymore, so send ur S2 back and get an iphone Cheers, but as Chaz mentioned I've already got an iPhone4 from work. I used to have an iPhone as my own phone as well but it seems daft having two of the same. That's the kindest way people put it anyway. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-06-2011, 02:21 AM	#18
elton Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 650 Senior Member	@DM u need to remember tho that all manufacturers have a different implementation of things so the major portion of the experience might be coming from samsung's touchwiz and their customizations themselves and not a true android experience per se. Cheers, I like the arc interface but it seems to have a few too many problems I can't get over. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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03-06-2011, 02:23 AM	#19
Penisvergroesserung Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 610 Senior Member	Truly awesome apps that require root: SetCPU = allows you to underclock (or even overclock) your phone. Can greatly improve battery life. Wifi Tether = Makes your phone into an access point without having to pay the extra $ to the carrier for the same function. Root uninstaller = allows you to uninstall built-in apps that normally can't be uninstall any other way. This may be my skewed view of Android tbh. Using the Neuxs one then the Nexus S I don't need the bottom two. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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04-05-2011, 02:27 PM	#20
Grennios Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 522 Senior Member	I currently own a Palm Pre 2, but i fancy an android phone. Problem is when i tried Galaxy S2 it was a pretty horrid experience. Why is it the HTC interface of Android is so much nicer than the Samsung Variant? Maybe i should look at HTC Sensation Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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