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Showing posts with label Samsung. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Samsung. Show all posts

Friday, December 28, 2012

Nexus 4 vs Samsung S 3 (Videos)


Nexus 4 will always have the latest Stock ROM from Google.


Nexus 4 is cheaper compared to S 3 with almost the same performance.


The Youtube below showed how fast both devices are being shutdown and reboot. It seems S 3 is slightly better than Nexus 4.


Saturday, August 25, 2012

Aug 24, 2012 - Apple vs Samsung - Samsung need to pay $1.049B in damages!



Is it the death of Samsung? Will Samsung step back and review all their future designs? This patent war infringement creates such a buzz in the industry and makes many companies wary about their originality of their products.
Companies used to survive with the "copy-cats" mentality. Samsung is one of them. They have been like a leech and riding on Apple's success. Its about time for Samsung to be more innovative.

Among the Apple-patented features Samsung devices were found to have been infringing upon: the “bounce-back” that happens when you scroll to the end of a list, double-tap zoom, pinch-to-zoom as well as the design and iconography on iPhones, iPads and iPod Touches. 
The Samsung devices affected include the Galaxy S, Galaxy S II, Nexus S, Mesmerize, Vibrant, Fascinate, Skyrocket, Continuum, Prevail, Infuse, Gem, Mesmerize, Indulge, Replenish, Epic 4G Touch and Droid Charge smartphones and the Galaxy Tab and Tab 10.1 tablets, among others. It’s not yet known what the fate of the infringing products will be. (Source: Mashable)

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

[RUMOUR] - The iPhone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 are to be released in September or October this year.

The two smartphones promise to be very interesting and we want to ask you which of the two devices would you buy.
Below is a summary of the rumors that have circulated so far on the launch, design, operating system and other specs.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2
The Galaxy Note 2 is expected to come with:

  • a powerful quad-core Exynos processor/dual-core ARM-15 processor,
  • a camera with a resolution of 8 MP with improved sensor/12 MP, 
  • 2 GB RAM, 
  • new Exynos 5250 chipset 
  • and a battery with increased autonomy.

The handset is also rumored to feature a display that uses unbreakable plane technology (UBP), an incipient shape of a flexible screen that Samsung is developing.
The AMOLED screen could measure 5.3 or 5.5 inches, it will feature a resolution of 1680 x 1050 pixels and it is also expected to be thinner.
It is speculated that Galaxy Note 2 will come with the new version of Android: 4.1 Jelly Bean.
The new smartphone is expected to be released in September or October this year, as we mentioned at the beginning.

iPhone 5
It is rumored that the iPhone 5 will have:

  • 1 GB RAM, 
  • a new ARM processor, 
  • a new graphics chip, 
  • a larger 4-inch screen, 
  • a 1136 x 640 pixels resolution, 
  • a 16:9 screen ratio,
  •  quad-core processor, 
  • 8 MP sensor with a larger aperture of f/2.2, front camera with HD resolution 
  • and a case thickness of 7.9 mm.

A modified design (but not too much), a new battery and of course a new operating system are also among the new features expected to arrive with the device.
The launch of the next iPhone depends on the release of the iOS 6, and we expect that the next version of the operating system will arrive with the device this fall.
Also, the future iPhone will likely have 4G LTE connectivity and Apple could build the touchscreens for the device using a new “in cell” technology.
As for the launch of the sixth generation iPhone, it is rumored to be in the fall, in September or October, just like the Samsung Galaxy Note 2.

Sunday, January 22, 2012

[Received] - Micro-USB Host OTG Cable for Samsung Galaxy Note



Saturday, January 14, 2012

[Tips & Tricks] - Samsung Galaxy Note Secret Codes



*#06# = IMEI Number.
*#1234# = Firmware Version.
*#2222# = H/W Version.
*#8999*8376263# = All Versions Together.
*#8999*8378# = Test Menu.
*#4777*8665# = GPSR Tool.
*#8999*523# = LCD Brightness.
*#8999*377# = Error Menu.
*#8999*327# = EEP Menu.
*#8999*667# = Debug Mode.
*#92782# = PhoneModel. (Wap)
#*5737425# = JAVA Mode.
*#2255# = Call List.
*#232337# = Bluetooth MAC Adress.
*#5282837# = Java Version.
#*4773# = Incremental Redundancy.
#*7752# = 8 PSK uplink capability bit.
#*7785# = Reset wakeup & RTK timer cariables/variables.
#*7200# = Tone Generator Mute.
#*3888# = BLUETOOTH Test mode.
#*7828# = Task screen.
#*#8377466# = S/W Version & H/W Version.
#*2562# = Restarts Phone.
#*2565# = No Blocking? General Defense.
#*3353# = General Defense, Code Erased.
#*3837# = Phone Hangs on White screen.
#*3849# = Restarts Phone.
#*3851# = Restarts Phone.
#*3876# = Restarts Phone.
#*7222# = Operation Typ: (Class C GSM)
#*7224# = !!! ERROR !!!
#*7252# = Operation Typ: (Class B GPRS)
#*7271# = CMD: (Not Available)
#*7274# = CMD: (Not Available)
#*7337# = Restarts Phone. (Resets Wap Settings)
#*2787# = CRTP ON/OFF.
#*2886# = AutoAnswer ON/OFF.
#*3737# = L1 AFC.
#*5133# = L1 HO Data.
#*7288# = GPRS Detached/Attached.
#*7287# = GPRS Attached.
#*7666# = White Screen.
#*7693# = Sleep Deactivate/Activate.
#*7284# = L1 HO Data.
#*2256# = Calibration info? (For CMD set DEBUGAUTONOMY in cihard.opt)
#*2286# = Databattery.
#*2527# = GPRS switching set to (Class 4, 8, 9, 10)
#*2679# = Copycat feature Activa/Deactivate.
#*3940# = External looptest 9600 bps.
#*4263# = Handsfree mode Activate/Deactivate.
#*4700# = Please use function 2637.
#*7352# = BVMC Reg value (LOW_SWTOFF, NOMINAL_SWTOFF)
#*2558# = Time ON.
#*3370# = Same as 4700.
#*3941# = External looptest 115200 bps
#*5176# = L1 Sleep.
#*7462# = SIM Phase.
#*7983# = Voltage/Freq.
#*7986# = Voltage.
#*8466# = Old Time.
#*2255# = Call Failed.
#*5187# = L1C2G trace Activate/Deactivate.
#*5376# = DELETE ALL SMS!!!!.
#*6837# = Official Software Version: (0003000016000702)
#*7524# = KCGPRS: (FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF 07)
#*7562# = LOCI GPRS: (FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FF FE FF 01)
#*2337# = Permanent Registration Beep.
#*2474# = Charging Duration.
#*2834# = Audio Path. (Handsfree)
#*3270# = DCS Support Activate/Deactivate.
#*3282# = Data Activate/Deactivate.
#*3476# = EGSM Activate/Deactivate.
#*3676# = FORMAT FLASH VOLUME!!!
#*4760# = GSM Activate/Deactivate.
#*4864# = White Screen.
#*5171# = L1P1.
#*5172# = L1P2.
#*5173# = L1P3.
#*7326# = Accessory.
#*7683# = Sleep variable.
#*8465# = Time in L1.
#*2252# = Current CAL.
#*2836# = AVDDSS Management Activate/Deactivate.
#*3877# = Dump of SPY trace.
#*7728# = RSAV.
#*2677# = Same as 4700.
#*3728# = Time 2 Decod.
#*3725# = B4 last off.
#*7372# = Resetting the time to DPB variables.
#*7732# = Packet flow context bit Activate/Deactivate.
#*6833# = New uplink establishment Activate/Deactivate.
#*3273# = EGPRS multislot. (Class 4, 8, 9, 10)
#*7722# = RLC bitmap compression Activate/Deactivate.
#*2351# = Blinks 1347E201 in RED.
#*4472# = Hysteresis of serving cell: 3 dB
#*2775# = Switch to 2 inner speaker.
#*9270# = Force WBS.
#*7878# = FirstStartup. (0=NO, 1=YES)
#*3757# = DSL UART speed set to. (LOW, HIGH)
#*8726# = Switches USBACM to Normal.
#*8724# = Switches USBACM to Generator mode.
#*8727# = Switches USBACM to Slink mode.
#*8725# = Switches USBACM to Loop-back mode.
#*3838# = Blinks 3D030300 in RED.
#*2077# = GPRS Switch.
#*2027# = GPRS Switch.
#*0227# = GPRS Switch.
#*0277# = GPRS Switch.
#*8370# = Tfs4.0 Test 0.
#*8371# = Tfs4.0 Test 1.
#*8372# = Tfs4.0 Test 2.
#*8373# = Tfs4.0 Test 3.
#*8374# = Tfs4.0 Test 4.
#*8375# = Tfs4.0 Test 5.
#*8376# = Tfs4.0 Test 6.
#*8377# = Tfs4.0 Test 7.
#*8378# = Tfs4.0 Test 8.
#*8379# = Tfs4.0 Test 9.
#*7878# = FirstStartup. (0=NO, 1=YES)
#*3838# = Blinks 3D030300 in RED.
#*2077# = GPRS Switch.
#*2027# = GPRS Switch.
#*0227# = GPRS Switch.
#*0277# = GPRS Switch.
#*22671# = AMR REC START.
#*22672# = Stop AMR REC. (File name: /a/multimedia/sounds/voice list/ENGMODE.amr)
#*22673# = Pause REC.
#*22674# = Resume REC.
#*22675# = AMR Playback.
#*22676# = AMR Stop Play.
#*22677# = Pause Play.
#*22678# = Resume Play.
#*77261# = PCM Rec Req.
#*77262# = Stop PCM Rec.
#*77263# = PCM Playback.
#*77264# = PCM Stop Play.
#*22679# = AMR Get Time.
*#8999*364# = Watchdog ON/OFF.
*#8999*427# = WATCHDOG signal route setup.
*2767*226372# = Camera Reset. (deletes photos)
*2767*3855# = E2P Full Reset.
*2767*2878# = E2P Custom Reset.
*2767*927# = E2P Wap Reset.
*2767*226372# = E2P Camera Reset.
*2767*688# = Reset Mobile TV.
#7263867# = RAM Dump. (On or Off)
* # 06 # Show IMEI number

next
* # 0 * # LCD Test Menu
* # * # 4636 # * # * user statistics and Phone Info
* # 0011 # Displays status information for the GSM
*#1234# View SW Version PDA, CSC, MODEM
*#12580*369# SW & HW Info
*#197328640# Service Mode
*#0228# ADC Reading
*#32489# (Ciphering Info)
*#232337# Bluetooth Address
*#232331# Bluetooth Test Mode
*#232338# WLAN MAC Address
*#232339# WLAN Test Mode
*#0842# Vibra Motor Test Mode
*#0782# Real Time Clock Test
*#0673# Audio Test Mode
*#0*# General Test Mode
*#2263# RF Band Selection
*#9090# Diagnostic ConfiguratioN
*#7284# USB I2C Mode Control
*#872564# USB Logging Control
*#4238378# GCF Configuration
*#0283# Audio Loopback Control
*#1575# GPS Control Menu
*#3214789650# LBS Test Mode
*#745# RIL Dump Menu
*#746# Debug Dump Menu
*#9900# System Dump Mode
*#44336# Sofware Version Info
*#7780# Factory Reset
*2767*3855# Full Factory Reset
*#0289# Melody Test Mode
*#2663# TSP / TSK firmware update
*#03# NAND Flash S/N
*#0589# Light Sensor Test Mode
*#0588# Proximity Sensor Test Mode
*#273283*255*3282*# Data Create Menu
*#273283*255*663282*# Data Create SD Card
*#3282*727336*# Data Usage Status
*#7594# Remap Shutdown to End Call TSK
*#34971539# Camera Firmware Update
*#526# WLAN Engineering Mode
*#528# WLAN Engineering Mode
*#7412365# Camera Firmware Menu
*#07# Test History
*#3214789# GCF Mode Status
*#272886# Auto Answer Selection
*#8736364# OTA Update Menu
*#301279# HSDPA/HSUPA Control Menu
*#7353# Quick Test Menu
*2767*4387264636# Sellout SMS / PCODE view
*#7465625# View Phone Lock Status
*7465625*638*# Configure Network Lock MCC/MNC
#7465625*638*# Insert Network Lock Keycode
*7465625*782*# Configure Network Lock NSP
#7465625*782*# Insert Partitial Network Lock Keycode
*7465625*77*# Insert Network Lock Keycode SP
#7465625*77*# Insert Operator Lock Keycode
*7465625*27*# Insert Network Lock Keycode NSP/CP
#7465625*27*# Insert Content Provider Keycode
*#272*imei#* Product code , works on Froyo
*#*#7780#*#* Factory data reset - Clears Google-account data, system and program settings and installed programs. system will not be deleted, and OEM programs, as well as My Documents (pictures, music, videos)

some may not work

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Saturday, January 7, 2012

[HOW-TO] - Root + CWM Samsung Galaxy Note in simple step 1 2 3!

  • After reading so many methods and posts in Forums, I thought this might be the simplest one.

1. I want just ROOT- download This
Now Execute RunMe – follow screen instruction

2. I want ROOT + CWM

Which kernel You have?

(Go to Settings -> About phone -> Kernel Version. Note the string present there: 2.6.35.7-N7000XXKJ4-CL641703 Here Red is kernel version)

I have Kernel KJ1 - Download This – and Extract

I have Kernel KJ4 - Download This - and Extract

I Have Kernel KJ6 - Download This - and extract

I have Kernel KK1 - Download This - and Extract

I have Kernel KKA - Download This - and Extract

I have Kernel KK9 - Download This - and Extract

NOW Ready to begin

I am Already Rooted - Execute "already-rooted.bat" and follow the instructions

I am Non-Rooted - Execute "not-rooted-yet.bat" and follow the instructions.

SOURCE: Andoidforums.

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

[Received] - S Pen Holder for Samsung Galaxy Note

  • Received the original S Pen Holder from Samsung which I purchased on December 24, 2011 from eBay Malaysia.
  • It arrived about 12 Days (the seller promised within 20 days).
  • Price is quite reasonable at USD 52.99.
  • Since I love sketching, I would say the sketching using a longer and bigger "S Pen"is much better since it is like holding a normal pen.
  • I fully recommend this if you guys want to use the Pen more often. Furthermore, its easier to keep in shirt's pocket.
  • Sample Sketches using S Pen Holder - Antara Alam Maya Blog
  • Sketch 0Sketch 1, Sketch 2.

Friday, December 30, 2011

Gadget Year 2011 - All the Gadgets I Owned in 2011

1 - Apple TV 2G
2 - Asus Media Player



  • Bought Asus O! Player HD Media Player (HDP-R3) on Nov. 13, 2011
  • It has become a hassle when my ATV2 unable to play avi anymore. The other method is convert all the .avi files into mp4 format but then again it's also time-consuming.
3 - Samsung Galaxy Note
4 - iPhone 4S
  • This new device from Apple arrived a couple of days after I made the Android purchase i.e. Nov. 22, 2011.
  • This come to no surprise because I will buy any model of iPhone which Apple release. Even tho' rumors mentioned that it will be iPhone 5, but finally, it was just called as iPhone 4S with new A5 CPU and the intelligent Siri (voice-recognition assistant).

Thursday, December 29, 2011

Are you an Android or iOS Fan?


  • I have been using an Android device for nearly a month now (Nov. 18, 2011). And maybe its about time to talk and confess what's my preference - am I a truly an Apple fan or have turned to the Dark Side?
  • Its like a Battle between Android vs iOS, Samsung vs Apple, Google vs Apple, Galaxy vs iPhone, Galaxy Note vs iPhone 4S. Everyone and every company wants to take a bite at the Apple.
  • Apple has built its Eco-System of developers and devices for quite sometime. Even before they introduced the iPhone, we already have been using their iTunes, iPods and Macs. Thus, it became very natural for most of their fans to use their next devices - iPhone and iPad.
  • Apple is amazing in making all the UI (User Interface) very friendly. Not only they controlled the hardware but they also controlled the OS (now they termed it as iOS). Even the latest Mac OS X Lion have similar IOS interface. 
  • When Apple upgraded their Mobile Me to iCloud, it clearly showed the power of their iOS and the ability of seamless networking. Everytime, we updated or purchased new contents, it will automatically backup to iCloud. Our photos or edited documents will instantly appear in all devices. 
  • Before Apple introduced the intelligent voice recognition named Siri, all of us can be called the "Touch" generation i.e. the only way to interact with the device is via "touch". But Apple has changed the way we interact with the device i.e. via voice. Siri is still in the Beta stage but soon all the things that we say will be captured and "learned" by Siri server. And by that time - Siri will be the Center Stage for the next Era of ubiquitous computing.
  • It has been rumored that the next big thing from Apple would be "Apple Television" with Siri built-in. No one knows how this will change the TV industry. The border between IT and broadcast industries will be blurred.
  • OK - now what is it like to own an Android from Google? I chose Samsung Galaxy Note as my first Android device. 
  • Why a Samsung Galaxy Note? Reason - due to its awesome form factor that fits between an iPad and iPhone. My first thought and wish is to use the Note as a real "Note" to replace my Paper Diary/Notes.  Just watching the Samsung videos can certainly attract anyone to buy a Note. Fancy having a single device that serves many purposes - a Phone and Tablet and a NOTE!
  • I will not get down to its technical details but would like to highlight as a first user to Android device. The first couple of weeks for me is like "hell" because as an Apple user for many users, I am used to the ease of iOS GUI. But the Android interface is like "walking in the jungle" - you can easily get lost!
  • Android is an "Open System" - thus it allows the user to tweak as much as you like. Each application has the ability to tweak and configure to you likings. Moving around the GUI (in my case it was Gingerbread) can sometimes really test my patience. 
  • The first thing I do is to "Root" my Galaxy Note. Its quite easy but I need to use the PC to do that. This is what really annoys me - Android is not that user friendly with Mac OS. Most developers that create apps to "Root" or "Flash ROMS" are mainly meant for PC users. But ... I am a truly Mac user. It will take sometime to adjust and find the right utilities for my Mac to work with Android.
  • Most apps that can be found in iPhone are also available in Android Marketplace. However, not all apps cater for Samsung Galaxy Note. This is one of the disadvantages for developers to create apps i.e. to cater to too many variants of Android devices.
  • Samsung is notorious in developing so many sizes of their Galaxy devices. It can be 3-inch, 5-inch, 5-inch, 7-inch, 9-inch, 11-inch etc. I lost count of all the names and sizes. Samsung really flood the market with their models. This can be a good sign (i.e. to protect the market from Apple) or bad sign (they can't get good margin since they need to produce different volume of scale for different devices unlike Apple which only produce 1 phone per year).
  • What I love most about Galaxy Note in which iPhone or iPad can't do is the S Pen and the ability to Sketch. Its very easy to draw cartoons and "Share" to many of the Social Media sites.
  • Are there any other things which Galaxy Note can do but Apple devices can't? Nope - I don't think so. But again - as I said, its capability to sketch is awesome!
  • Android device is great for people who love to hack their devices. Apple don't allow the users to this easily unless someone have already jailbreak their device. 
  • Android allow users to change their Themes, Widgets, Home Screens -this will make every Android device "different" from one another. Borrowing another Android device can be also a nightmare since the interface looks so different. But its either you HATE or LOVE it...!
  • So - what's my preference now? Its hard to say - I received my iPhone 4S nearly a week after I purchased my Galaxy Note. 
  • Android and IOS are two different worlds. Its either you hate it or love it.
  • I love to explore new devices. I enjoyed exploring my iPhone 4 but currently the iPhone 4S which runs on A5 chip doesn't have the Untethered Jailbreak solution yet. Thus, I am stucked with whatever apps Apple has allowed me to use. And that's not fun for me. That's why I am still exploring the Galaxy Note.
  • In fact I am still buying more accessories for the Galaxy Note. Previously purchased a Leather Pouch. And recently S Pen Holder Kit from eBay! 
  • My friends was really surprised when they heard I bought an Android device and bet that I will not use it for long. Not more than 1 month - they said. But surprise...surprise! Here I am ... still writing this Blog and updating information regarding the Galaxy Note!

Saturday, December 24, 2011

[Purchased] - Samsung Galaxy Note S Pen Holder Kit from eBay

  • Tried to get this S Pen Holder Kit from Low Yat Plaza but found none. See Youtube unboxing and review video - here.
  • Thus, I decided to make this purchase online via eBay (Dec. 24, 2011). Its Christmas Eve and I suspect the delivery gonna be a long time. 
  • Price is about USD 52.99 (free postage) and the seller, shimshop, is from Korea.
      • LATEST UPDATES:
      New Post ---> [Received] - S Pen Holder for Samsung Galaxy Note

    Friday, December 23, 2011

    Galaxy Note Premium "S-Pen Holder Kit": Unboxing and Review




    • I am thinking of getting this Samsung Galaxy Note S Pen Holder Kit.
    • Its an original accessory from Samsung. Just released on Dec. 7, 2011.
    • Cost 40000 Won (UK Pounds 25-30).
    • But you can find from eBay Malaysia - HERE. Price about RM 167.79.

    Monday, December 19, 2011

    Received - New Genuine Samsung Galaxy Note N7000 Leather Pouch Case Cover

    I received the Samsung Galaxy Pouch exactly 10 days after I made the order on the 8th Dec. 2011 via eBay Malaysia.
    The seller (a2z-solutions-uk) from UK is very responsive to my emails. He replied to all my enquiries and concerns. I would recommend this seller if you want to purchase this similar pouch.

    Sunday, December 18, 2011

    Test Sketch



    Sketching with Galaxy Note

    Here's my first attempt. .. What do you think?





    UPDATE:

    • I have problem in posting the sketch via "Blog" app because the resolution is very low.
    • However, sending to Facebook, the resolution seems to be better.
    • But when I exported to my Dropbox and upload via Blogger, the quality seems to be very much different.
    From Blog.

    From Dropbox (X-large). 



    Sunday, November 27, 2011

    Using my First Android Smartphone


    • Bought this gadget after a quick review regarding the how Galaxy Notes fits the professionals who wish to use this gadget in their everyday works. I thought it fits my requirements and thus went to Sg. Wang and here it is! My first Android smartphone!
    • I have always been an avid user and owner of Apple gadgets. To be one of the user that tries to move to the "dark side", I would say it was a really challenging one!
    • Android user interface is like a "jungle" - You can virtually get yourself lost in it! Even though this Samsung model came with Gingerbread the GUI is still so unfamiliar to me!
    • Getting around the apps and changing configurations are so difficult (for a person who have been using a simple GUI from Apple since the iPod and iPhone days). Initially I can virtually "vomit" and making me crazy.
    • However, one particular application called "Aptoide" actually saves my Samsung Galaxy from being an expensive idle toy...  You don't need to Jailbreak (iPhone style) to get a similar feature like "Aptoide".
    • There are few things that attract me: the screen display and the S Pen feature.
    • The screen is so much clear and because of its size, watching video is much better than the iPhone.
    • S Pen is great during meetings whereby you don't want to carry bulky diary or notepads and just jotting down some notes. In a boring meeting session, its great for scribbling and making graffiti. I love its simple way to capture screenshots, edit and later email to friends or post to our favorite social websites.

    Saturday, November 19, 2011

    [Purchased] - Mr. Android in the House of Apple (19 Dec. 2011)

    Pampered myself with this new gadget today - Samsung Galaxy Note
    Place: Sg. Wang Plaza
    Celcom Exec 50 + Celcom Broadband mBasic
    -RM 88 monthly
    - 1GB data
    - RM 300 upfront payment
    -12 months contract
    - RM 1,818
    - plus RM 50 Screen Protector


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