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    galaxy S2 vs S3. Should I go for the update?

    According to your point of view Is it worth changing S2 for S3? I mean: Speed, Size, Battery Life, performance in general, wifi, Data, etc. I don't know if I should try to sell my S2 and go for S3 or wait for something better? (S4 or iPhone 5?) Any advice will be very welcome.
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    What should I erase before selling a Galaxy S2?

    Hello! What steps should I follow to make sure I delete all my data before selling a Galaxy S2 to someone I don't know? I would like to know wipes, etc. I should do to make sure I don't leave any personal information in the phone. I am not planning to sell it now but this is something I...
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    Applications Safe to remove. ICS.

    As many of you surely did, I checked this link: https://spreadsheets.google.com/spreadsheet/pub?hl=en_US&hl=en_US&key=0AnO2-4y6yE1gdDJRekl4QmkyNmIzUmRvX2h3UDVkQXc&output=html to see what applications are safe to be removed (I freeze them as suggested instead to make sure the phone keeps...
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    BetterBatteryStats and CPU Spy

    I am using UHLPS ROM themed with siyah 3.4.1 and Juice Defender. This happened to me today: Tonight my phone turned off (deep sleep?). Before that, battery remaining was around 45%. After turning it on again, battery dropped to 10%. Is this normal? Besides that, I`ve noticed some of you use...
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    Flashing through Odin vs CWM.

    Hi! :confused: I mostly update kernels and ROMS through CWM but this can also be done with Odin (there are two versions 1.85 and 3.04. Don't know the difference). When using CWM, I run cleaning scripts / wipe / format in order to avoid items left from previous installations. I would like to...
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    What is eMMC Brickbug?

    Hello! This is something I've read in other thread but I don't understand it clearly. I ran eMMC Check app (from play store) to check my device and got this results: eMMC chip Type VYL00M Date: 09/2011 etc. Brick Bug? Yes, insane chip. Then I checked memory and it said congrats test passed...
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    Accessing my posts faster. How?

    Hello! This thread is not about my Galaxy S2 but about accessing my posts in the forum. Once I log in Which is the fastest way to get into my posts and the ones where I participate? Up to now I am using Advanced Search, search by user name but I guess there is something faster than that Isn't...
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    Software recommendation.

    I would like to recommend an app which I think is very useful. Easy Print. This app lets you print to your printer from your Android Device. You need a google account (you should already have one), google chrome installed in your pc and an attached printer. The soft is free and can be...
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    Help with Roms. Which ones really work. Stability, performance and battery friendly.

    I use CheckRom RevoHD v4 with Siyah 2.6.12 and as I can see many of you do the same. Besides this ROM. What Custom or unbranded ROMS would you recommend taking Battery Life, stability and performance as parameters? I like Checkrom very much but I think trying another ROM would be a good idea...
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    Help GMail app background colour.

    Hello! Is it possible to set the GMail app (email client) to have a black background color with white text instead of the default?. :confused: One of the reasons is to save battery. I can't find any option to achieve this. Thanks.-
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    Unbranded vs Custom Roms.

    I would like to know how do you compare this two types of ROM. Does anyone of you us an unbranded ROM such as KI1 and if so what performance you get regarding to stability, battery and so? Right now I use Checkrom v4 with NEAK 1.3.3 as kernel and LP6 modem and would like to try an unbranded...
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    Steps to clean up things before changing ROM and Kernel.

    Please, let me know the sequence I have to follow before installing a new ROM and kernel. What should I clean/delete and how? For instance, now I have CheckRom v4. When release 5 is ready, I would like to flash it but making sure all the cleaning steps were accomplished. What if I want to...
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    Adding options to power and lock screen.

    Is there an application to add options to this screens? I've tried Darkyota. It lets me choose the items I want to add but they are never shown. Thanks!
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    Help bootloader

    Hello! Where can I see bootloader info? Now I know I have bootloader 2.3.4 but I would like to know how to check that on any S2 phone. Thanks!
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    Help Applications installed.

    When I download an app from market or aptoide, that app is downloaded and installed. Where are the apps kept before installing. That way I could copy them to any folder and then reinstall again without needing to download again. Are these installable apps somewhere or they are being...
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