Samsung Galaxy S

Abelloid

mathew wrote: »

WOW........
I like this phone alot

What does that chart relate to?

mathew

Its the result of a quadrant test. Similar to the windows experiece test in windows vista I suppose!
My device is a Galaxy S.. so you can see how much better its running that the stock galaxy S which is listed in 4th place

BopNiblets

harry92

Anyone have any recommendations as to where to get this phone at the best price? Preferably unlocked and prepay...

super_furry

Just picked one up in CPW on a bit of a whim. I was due an upgrade on O2 and had been toying with the idea of going from a 3GS iPhone to an Iphone4, but for €200 less I ended up with the Galaxy S, which to my untrained eye, seems to have a better screen anyway.

Is there any good Android newbie FAQ anywhere? From reading this thread, I'm kinda picking up on some stuff like Rooting but wouldn't be confident enough to try it yet.

Phynios

mathew wrote: »

WOW........
I like this phone alot

What firmware are you using? Mine is only slightly better than stock on JP2...

mathew

That was on JM5 with a lag fix and OC1.2 kernel but I found jm5 way too unstable so I'm back on jg5. Gonna apply the fix and OC1.2 later tonight and see how it is. I expect it to be very fast again

floggg

Sorry if this has been covered, but the thread is now 18 pages long so don't wanna trawl through!

Is the phonebook on the galaxy linked to facebook, so that you can see status updates/photos etc directly from contacts? It is on the desire, but not sure if this is sense specific!

jesus_thats_gre

In terms of upgrading to the new firmware and a custom ROM, what is the best way of backing up your contacts and restoring your contacts, your accounts and the links.

The last time I done an export/import, anything that was imported was duplicated after I set up facebook and twitter.

mathew

All your contacts should be on google unless you manually entered them and selected phone memory instead of google. If you did, I'm sure there's a way of saving them all to google. That way they'll be permanently backed up. I've done many flashes. With consistent app backups and using google for contacts I've been back up after about 10 mins after each one.

drunkmonkey

Anyone having a problem with GPS, mine seems utter rubbish, also saw on some forums that there may be aGPS released for it, anyone have any info or workarounds?

drunkmonkey

I seem to have fixed the problem, for anyone using the Galaxy S and GPS they should try this, my phone went from not being able to pick up GPS signal to an accurate reading in under 15 seconds:)

1. Disable “Use Wireless Networks” (Go to Settings > Location & Security > uncheck the box next to “Use Wireless Networks”)
2. Go to the phone and dial *#*#1472365#*#* (This step throws you into LBSTestMode menu)
3. In the LBSTestMode menu change “Operation Mode” to MS Based
4. In the LBSTestMode menu, find “SUPL/CP Settings” and change the Server to Auto
5. Turn Sky Hook on
6. Restart
7. Enable “Use Wireless Networks” (Do this by reversing what you done in step one)

Job done, happy Nav'n!!

Hootanany

drunkmonkey wrote: »

I seem to have fixed the problem, for anyone using the Galaxy S and GPS they should try this, my phone went from not being able to pick up GPS signal to an accurate reading in under 15 seconds:)

1. Disable “Use Wireless Networks” (Go to Settings > Location & Security > uncheck the box next to “Use Wireless Networks”)
2. Go to the phone and dial *#*#1472365#*#* (This step throws you into LBSTestMode menu)
3. In the LBSTestMode menu change “Operation Mode” to MS Based
4. In the LBSTestMode menu, find “SUPL/CP Settings” and change the Server to Auto
   
   
   
   
   
5. Turn Sky Hook on
6. Restart
7. Enable “Use Wireless Networks” (Do this by reversing what you done in step one)

Job done, happy Nav'n!!

Is that how to get sat nav

tierney2

Got this phone, on the home screen at the bottom there is 4 icons permanently there, as in picture (Phone, Messaging, Contacts, Browser) is there a way to edit these?

[IMG]http://C:\Documents and Settings\Aine.Tierney\My Documents\My Pictures\gsmarena_001.jpg[/IMG]

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://blog.gsmarena.com/pics/10/03/samsung-i5700-galaxy-spica/gsmarena_001.jpg&imgrefurl=http://blog.gsmarena.com/samsung-i5700-galaxy-spica-joins-the-review-queue-in-its-android-2-1-outfit/&usg=__2kqimJY0tAsOJS4u7EO-NL_PYdY=&h=514&w=600&sz=55&hl=en&start=180&sig2=o8X02CBrbthi8utCNA7J2g&tbnid=nEcMoY0F06DPQM:&tbnh=152&tbnw=191&ei=vetjTKyNJM2TjAer2ICYCQ&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dgalaxy%2Bspica%2Bhome%2Bscreen%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26rls%3Dcom.microsoft:en-ie:IE-SearchBox%26rlz%3D1I7GGLL_en-GB%26biw%3D1051%26bih%3D683%26tbs%3Disch:10%2C7311&um=1&itbs=1&iact=rc&dur=250&oei=o-tjTJOaLoKUjAfa1LmGDA&esq=14&page=14&ndsp=13&ved=1t:429,r:7,s:180&tx=117&ty=74&biw=1051&bih=683

partyatmygaff

tierney2 wrote: »

Got this phone, on the home screen at the bottom there is 4 icons permanently there, as in picture (Phone, Messaging, Contacts, Browser) is there a way to edit these?

[IMG]http://C:\Documents and Settings\Aine.Tierney\My Documents\My Pictures\gsmarena_001.jpg[/IMG]

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://blog.gsmarena.com/pics/10/03/samsung-i5700-galaxy-spica/gsmarena_001.jpg&imgrefurl=http://blog.gsmarena.com/samsung-i5700-galaxy-spica-joins-the-review-queue-in-its-android-2-1-outfit/&usg=__2kqimJY0tAsOJS4u7EO-NL_PYdY=&h=514&w=600&sz=55&hl=en&start=180&sig2=o8X02CBrbthi8utCNA7J2g&tbnid=nEcMoY0F06DPQM:&tbnh=152&tbnw=191&ei=vetjTKyNJM2TjAer2ICYCQ&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dgalaxy%2Bspica%2Bhome%2Bscreen%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26rls%3Dcom.microsoft:en-ie:IE-SearchBox%26rlz%3D1I7GGLL_en-GB%26biw%3D1051%26bih%3D683%26tbs%3Disch:10%2C7311&um=1&itbs=1&iact=rc&dur=250&oei=o-tjTJOaLoKUjAfa1LmGDA&esq=14&page=14&ndsp=13&ved=1t:429,r:7,s:180&tx=117&ty=74&biw=1051&bih=683

Get LauncherPro

Ron DMC

Found a jack to rgb cable. Playing around with a 32" phone is mega fun.

jesus_thats_gre

tierney2 wrote: »

Got this phone, on the home screen at the bottom there is 4 icons permanently there, as in picture (Phone, Messaging, Contacts, Browser) is there a way to edit these?

[IMG]http://C:\Documents and Settings\Aine.Tierney\My Documents\My Pictures\gsmarena_001.jpg[/IMG]

http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://blog.gsmarena.com/pics/10/03/samsung-i5700-galaxy-spica/gsmarena_001.jpg&imgrefurl=http://blog.gsmarena.com/samsung-i5700-galaxy-spica-joins-the-review-queue-in-its-android-2-1-outfit/&usg=__2kqimJY0tAsOJS4u7EO-NL_PYdY=&h=514&w=600&sz=55&hl=en&start=180&sig2=o8X02CBrbthi8utCNA7J2g&tbnid=nEcMoY0F06DPQM:&tbnh=152&tbnw=191&ei=vetjTKyNJM2TjAer2ICYCQ&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dgalaxy%2Bspica%2Bhome%2Bscreen%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN%26rls%3Dcom.microsoft:en-ie:IE-SearchBox%26rlz%3D1I7GGLL_en-GB%26biw%3D1051%26bih%3D683%26tbs%3Disch:10%2C7311&um=1&itbs=1&iact=rc&dur=250&oei=o-tjTJOaLoKUjAfa1LmGDA&esq=14&page=14&ndsp=13&ved=1t:429,r:7,s:180&tx=117&ty=74&biw=1051&bih=683

You can defo change then but have forgot how

BopNiblets

A few questions for Galaxy owners like myself: how often are you charging?
Even with screen turned low and only wifi on this thing is pretty power hungry, yeah?

I suppose it'll stop draining so fast once I stop messing around with it so much.

I have yet to get a Task killing app so any recommendations there?
Also can Tasker be used for maybe turning off the phone at night/ turning on in the morning? Free version good?

And finally, when's Samsung releasing Froyo do you think/know?

I would love if Samsung made a custom back cover that could be used with one of those wireless pad charger things that iPhones have, something sleeker and not too heavy built into the back cover!
All phones should come with these as standard I think, cables are so 20th century!

Hootanany

Hootanany wrote: »

Is that how to get sat nav

Hello

BenEadir

DrunkMonkey,

I'm having terrible trouble getting the GPS to work and followed your instructions but no joy whatsoever. When I try to use Google Maps Navigation I get a constant "searching for GPS" message. I've tried in different locations and given it up to 10 minutes to get a lock without success.

I'd really appreciate it if you can give me some tips and/or other settings which might resolve the problem.

Regards,

Ben

fransdev

Hi All, I really love this phone but the only thing I miss is Skype on 3, I know you can use Fringe or Nimbuzz but that quality sucks. Other phones like the INQ got a repackeged version of Skype special for 3, free Skype-to-Skype calls, not from your data allowance. Anybody got some news about this?? I already sent mail to 3 but no answer.

mathew

Get iskoot. I found a tutorial once upon a time on how to set it up. it's very heavy on battery unless you do it right. I don't have a link tho, sorry

ixtlan

BenEadir wrote: »

DrunkMonkey,

I'm having terrible trouble getting the GPS to work and followed your instructions but no joy whatsoever. When I try to use Google Maps Navigation I get a constant "searching for GPS" message. I've tried in different locations and given it up to 10 minutes to get a lock without success.

I'd really appreciate it if you can give me some tips and/or other settings which might resolve the problem.

Regards,

Ben

I've been tempted to get this phone but have been very concerned by the reports of GPS problems. It's not entirely clear what's going on but here is what I think is right.

The phones seem to have shipped with A-GPS turned off or misconfigured. Initially GPS works very poorly. The "fix" which people have provided is to enable/fix A-GPS which uses network information from phone towers to assist in getting a fix. For many people this seems to have made GPS work acceptably for them. Other people however have said that it has not helped at all. Others have commented that all this does is mask an extremely poor GPS receiver, and that a phone should not need to use A-GPS to keep a lock.

Samsung has acknowledged there is an issue with GPS, and have said they are investigating. They have not committed to a fix, despite many web reports saying they have, based on their statement. The statement only commits to investigate and update people with the results. Unconfirmed reports have said Samsung is working with the GPS receiver vendor with a possible view to a firmware update fix.

What is puzzling is why the "fix" works so work for some people and not at all for others. Ben, do you have data services turned on?

I would be interested to hear how GPS is working for other people here.

Ix.

fransdev

iSkoot is not available for Android, not for the Galaxy S anyway.:(

http://iskoot.com/products/skype/devices

fransdev

Could anyone use the call option in Google Talk on the Galaxy while on 3G or WiFi? I could do it through Fringe but quality is crap.

Ron DMC

No idea about skype or google voice, but I did manage to get SIP working with SIPdroid on blueface earlier if that's any use.

fransdev

Ok thanks I will give it a try.:)

fransdev

with Sipdroid the max calling time through Skype is 3 minutes so not really interesting, thanks anyway for the tip, I will keep looking and hope 3 comes with an app soon....:rolleyes:

mathew

fransdev wrote: »

iSkoot is not available for Android, not for the Galaxy S anyway.:(

http://iskoot.com/products/skype/devices

It is. I have it.

fransdev

where did you find it because according to their site not. can you give me the link please thx

mathew

I can't remember. I don't have the link any more. When I'm on a computer I'll have a look. I just found it in google tho so that's how I'll look again.

Johnny Storm

Screen protector for approx 1 euro delivered
http://www.focalprice.com/MP001T/LCD_Screen_ProtectorGuard_Film_for_Samsung_i9000_Galaxy_S_Transparent.html

I used a very similar screen protector on my Nokia 5800 and it had no impact on the screen's performance at all but that was the other type (resistive/capacitive ???) of touch screen.
Does anyone have any opinions whether a screen protector like the above is a good idea with the Galaxy type screen?

Hootanany

Mine kept peeling off are these any good

Johnny Storm

Hootanany wrote: »

Mine kept peeling off are these any good

I haven't received mine yet.

EDIT: On the Nokia the key thing was to clean the screen really thoroughly before putting on the protector ie with Windowlene or something like that

Hootanany

I tried that but in kept curling up at the edge

BopNiblets

Johnny Storm wrote: »

Screen protector for approx 1 euro delivered
http://www.focalprice.com/MP001T/LCD_Screen_ProtectorGuard_Film_for_Samsung_i9000_Galaxy_S_Transparent.html

I used a very similar screen protector on my Nokia 5800 and it had no impact on the screen's performance at all but that was the other type (resistive/capacitive ???) of touch screen.
Does anyone have any opinions whether a screen protector like the above is a good idea with the Galaxy type screen?

Galaxy S screen is capacitive, which means only conductive material (human body has small charge) can use the screen, normal gloves or stylus won't work for example.
Common sense would suggest not to block the charge to the screen but I don't think it's an issue with something so slim as a screen protector, the screen is scratch resistant and stuff aswell, but you should really have insurance for such a pricey phone anyway.

Hootanany

drunkmonkey wrote: »

I seem to have fixed the problem, for anyone using the Galaxy S and GPS they should try this, my phone went from not being able to pick up GPS signal to an accurate reading in under 15 seconds:)

1. Disable “Use Wireless Networks” (Go to Settings > Location & Security > uncheck the box next to “Use Wireless Networks”)
2. Go to the phone and dial *#*#1472365#*#* (This step throws you into LBSTestMode menu)
3. In the LBSTestMode menu change “Operation Mode” to MS Based
4. In the LBSTestMode menu, find “SUPL/CP Settings” and change the Server to Auto
   
   
   
   Got to the test bit it has found 5 satellites is this ok and how do i access the lbst test mode menu many thanks in advance
5. Turn Sky Hook on
6. Restart
7. Enable “Use Wireless Networks” (Do this by reversing what you done in step one)

Job done, happy Nav'n!!

Hi how do access the menu on this test and have only located 5 sats is this right

Hootanany

Silly me found it

Johnny Storm

More dirt-cheap dirt for the Galaxy
http://stores.ebay.co.uk/eGC-iPad-iPhone-3Gs-Blackberry-HTC_SAMSUNG_W0QQ_fsubZ290093919QQ_sidZ350051749?_nkw=galaxy
I ordered the gel case. I'll post back here when it arrives.

Abelloid

Tried to buy a Galaxy today, but all stock being held for customers, none available to buy in CPW branches in Cork... Must be a sign - I'll wait.

Hootanany

Sent mine back got an iphone instead all intenses just a copy of the original

L'prof

Hootanany wrote: »

Sent mine back got an iphone instead all intenses just a copy of the original

iPhone 4? Are you happy with it and is the battery life much of an improvement?

Hootanany

just got it at 6 this evening prob was it would not sync with my apple and no skype application and GPS is shoite and will not work so no sat nav other wise a great phone but not for mac users

Abelloid

If I was a Mac user, I'd go for an iphone too.

Hootanany

JustinOval wrote: »

If I was a Mac user, I'd go for an iphone too.

Did u sell it to me

encho

fransdev wrote: »

Hi All, I really love this phone but the only thing I miss is Skype on 3, I know you can use Fringe or Nimbuzz but that quality sucks. Other phones like the INQ got a repackeged version of Skype special for 3, free Skype-to-Skype calls, not from your data allowance. Anybody got some news about this?? I already sent mail to 3 but no answer.

I thought 3 supported skype on Galaxy, at least that's what their site says:
http://three.ie/shop/samsung-galaxy-s-black-ultimate-max.htm

Or it's only with 3 branded phone?
Anyway here's the link for the solution - should work with any Android phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=715910

Hootanany

Its a lot work for a phone that is a clone sat nav does not work or skype on vodafone & gps is defunct

BopNiblets

Get out iPhone people, this is the Galaxy thread!

Anyway, I'm currently trying to get the Playstation (psx4droid) emulator up and running although I never had a Playstation, so what are some good games?
I tried Bushido Blade (looks cool) but it wouldn't work.

Hootanany

BopNiblets wrote: »

Get out iPhone people, this is the Galaxy thread!

Anyway, I'm currently trying to get the Playstation (psx4droid) emulator up and running although I never had a Playstation, so what are some good games?
I tried Bushido Blade (looks cool) but it wouldn't work.

I bought a galaxy s and it did not work with a mac just trying to tell people that is all

BopNiblets

I don't suppose you tried to fix the problem before you sent it back?
Google top search for "galaxy s mac" gives a possible (too late) solution
http://androidforums.com/samsung-galaxy-s/109040-problem-my-mac-recognising-galaxy-s.html