Thread: Smartphone quandary

Originally Posted by Butterfly

^ that's what I am saying, they are toys, after 5min you get tired of them

until the next one that is, if you are still a teenager

I will rather play with something more fun, like a bargirl for example

Ah, nice try, the George Michael defence.

how old are you harryb to play with those toys all day ? or are you an official tech reviewer ?

Wouldn't you like to know, you dumb gay fuck.

Originally Posted by Mr Earl

Those Android gizmos while nifty, light and small aren't the easiest things to handle. Typing editing and general forum browsing is better on the old crackBook. I still haven't mastered the functions of the android which is why.

Keep at it mate it's not that much to take in. Web browser is waaay better on the SGS than any hand-held device out there. Only Apple comes close.

Originally Posted by Mr Earl

Also with only 512k of RAM the thing seems run out of breath and I have to close apps.

With that RAM, you should be able to multi-task several Oracle apps while playing a fligh sim and still be able to tweet and facebook. That's according to Butters anyway.

Originally Posted by 9999

Originally Posted by Mr Earl

Those Android gizmos while nifty, light and small aren't the easiest things to handle. Typing editing and general forum browsing is better on the old crackBook. I still haven't mastered the functions of the android which is why.

Keep at it mate it's not that much to take in. Web browser is waaay better on the SGS than any hand-held device out there. Only Apple comes close.

Which Web Browser do you mean?

^ The standard SGS Samsung one. Have tried Dolphin, Opera and a few others forget the name, but found stock Samsung browser app as the best option.

Originally Posted by 9999

^ The standard SGS Samsung one. Have tried Dolphin, Opera and a few others forget the name, but found stock Samsung browser app as the best option.

yep the standard browser is what I use also.
I tried the others also not so good.
I just made my first venture towards ROM flash whatever. Sadly my phone wont go into the down load mode using the three button deal. I need some magic cable whatever the fuck that is.

^ Mate you must have done some serious damage to not get into DL mode. Have you checked out the XDA forums? If you;re really fok You need to do this:

[HOWTO] [REF] Get Download Mode without 3-button combo using homemade JIG - xda-developers

Otherwise just keep trying, battery in/out etc, there is a bit of a knack to it I thought mine was fokd too but wasn't wasn't the buttons long enough.

This thread is pretty much a must read idiots guide if you want to start flashing new ROM's, rooting, etc.

[HOWTO] [REF] [FAQ] [Guides] [Tutorials] Flash/Root/ADB/ROM [MUST READ!] - xda-developers

Earl before you start making a home made jig, try updating from KIES (the PC software that comes with the phone). Was just reading XDA and it was a known problem with some phones fixed via KIES update. It shitty samsung software but easier than the home made jig thingy.

From the must read link above...

12.My phone cannot enter download mode or recovery mode using the buttons combos. What can I do?
Some batches in various countries seem to not have this feature. However, Samsung Canada has released a fix via Kies (for the I9000M) and it has been adopted to suit a larger audience (I9000 and I9000M). Instructions on how to update your phone to get the three-button-combo can be found here or here. Note: Follow the instructions in that post CAREFULLY and read it completely BEFORE attempting to do anything on your phone. If done improperly, this can still brick your device!!!

Originally Posted by Butterfly

^ that's what I am saying, they are toys, after 5min you get tired of them

Originally Posted by Butterfly

I will rather play with something more fun, like a bargirl for example

I've been bored of that after 5 minutes before also

I just made my first venture towards ROM flash whatever. Sadly my phone wont go into the down load mode using the three button deal. I need some magic cable whatever the fuck that is.

Generally speaking, you need a cable to connect the phone to the PC via USB. Then you use something like Odin to Root the phone.

Until you've rooted it, you won't be able to boot into recovery mode, which is what you use to Flash complete ROMs from the phones SD card.

So I'd google "How to root Samsung Galaxy S" before you do anything else.

By the way, this voids the warranty.

Originally Posted by Mr Earl

I just made my first venture towards ROM flash whatever. Sadly my phone wont go into the down load mode using the three button deal. I need some magic cable whatever the fuck that is.

It's gonna end in tears you know Earl ?

Originally Posted by 9999

Earl before you start making a home made jig, try updating from KIES (the PC software that comes with the phone). Was just reading XDA and it was a known problem with some phones fixed via KIES update. It shitty samsung software but easier than the home made jig thingy.

I'll give that a try when I get a chance at a PC. I was trying to follow the instructions from the darky's site. According to the if you flash that rom it does the rooting for you.
Though I have half a mind to hang it up and find a bar girl to root around with. Butters may a good point me thinks.

Originally Posted by sabaii sabaii

It's gonna end in tears you know Earl ?

and it will, what's the point of hacking some silly phone gadget that will be outdated in 6 months time, pointless

fine if you are 15, like harrybarracuda

^ I never had him down as being pubescent just yet

Funny things anonymous forums

Originally Posted by 9999

Originally Posted by Mr Earl

Also with only 512k of RAM the thing seems run out of breath and I have to close apps.

With that RAM, you should be able to multi-task several Oracle apps while playing a fligh sim and still be able to tweet and facebook. That's according to Butters anyway.

Ahh yes but according to butters 100mb = 1gb when it comes to RAM...........

Originally Posted by Butterfly

let me explain simply 100MB != 1GB RAM

Originally Posted by Butterfly

Originally Posted by sabaii sabaii

It's gonna end in tears you know Earl ?

and it will, what's the point of hacking some silly phone gadget that will be outdated in 6 months time, pointless

fine if you are 15, like harrybarracuda

Wish I was 15 again. Then I could play with all these toys and not be a social outcast

Originally Posted by Mr Earl

I'll give that a try when I get a chance at a PC. I was trying to follow the instructions from the darky's site. According to the if you flash that rom it does the rooting for you.

Yes I did not know you had to root before getting DL mode access with 3 buttons. According to Harry that's the case but I'm not so sure...pretty sure I've been to DL mode with the phone unrooted.

It think Peter Pan got it right; never grow up. It's why I like Thailand, they're all like children here.

Originally Posted by Butterfly

Originally Posted by sabaii sabaii

It's gonna end in tears you know Earl ?

and it will, what's the point of hacking some silly phone gadget that will be outdated in 6 months time, pointless

fine if you are 15, like harrybarracuda

The point is that you can extend the life of the phone and get more value out of it.

You dumb fuck.

Originally Posted by 9999

Originally Posted by Mr Earl

I'll give that a try when I get a chance at a PC. I was trying to follow the instructions from the darky's site. According to the if you flash that rom it does the rooting for you.

Yes I did not know you had to root before getting DL mode access with 3 buttons. According to Harry that's the case but I'm not so sure...pretty sure I've been to DL mode with the phone unrooted.

I wasn't clear, you need root to get recovery mode, which then allows you to install ROMs straight from the SD card.

You're right, Download mode should be there already. I have found on the Spica that you have to press the buttons in the correct sequence and hold them until it boots. Got there eventually, even on the Galaxy tab.

Originally Posted by harrybarracuda

I wasn't clear, you need root to get recovery mode, which then allows you to install ROMs straight from the SD card.

Yep that's definitely the case and much easier too, especially with clockwork 3 I was talking about before. Never used the recovery mode you;re running Harry.

Originally Posted by 9999

I have found on the Spica that you have to press the buttons in the correct sequence and hold them until it boots. Got there eventually, even on the Galaxy tab.

There ya go Earl, just keep trying mate it should be there. From then on it's a piece of piss even with a crapbook.