Samsung Galaxy S II

Samsung’s Galaxy S II was one of the top Android mobile phones of 2011. The Samsung Galaxy S II is more than an upgrade for Samsung Galaxy S. The Galaxy S II has an ultra-slim 8.49mm form factor and a  wide 4.3 inch SUPER AMOLED Plus screen. This provides optimum viewing quality from the light weight device, the Samsung Galaxy S II, weighs just 116gms.

The Galaxy S II  was one of the first 1.2GHz dual core processor devices on Australian market. The handset is runs the Android operating system, Gingerbread (2.3). The screen is vibrant and gives clear and crisp images even when outdoors or viewing pictures from the handset’s 8 mega pixel camera.The Samsung Galaxy S II comes with an interactive user guide so you can learn how to make the most of your phone’s features. This interactive user guide includes tips on getting started, how-to advice and easy trouble-shooting should you need to.

Updates for Samsung Galaxy SII

Below is the step-by-step procedure of updating your Vodafone Samsung Galaxy S II via Vodafone’s firmware over the air (FOTA) upgrade.

The upgrade is to the Android 4.0.3 aka Ice Cream Sandwich and this also includes bug fixes and enhancements as well as new features including:

• Folders of your favourite apps right on your      homescreen
• Improved keyboard input and error correction
• Speed and performance enhancements
• Face Unlock  unlock your phone with a smile
• Improved voice detection including voice      typing
• Enhanced multitasking interface
• Resizable homescreen widgets
• Data Usage Meter

Vodafone advises that you should back up all your data before hand as a precaution and also ensure your phone has enough charge to complete the upgrade.

To upgrade go to:

Settings > About Phone > Software Update > Check for Update, the update is 225MB in size and to save your mobile data usage ensure you`re connected to Wifi to perform the download.

You can also update via Samsung Kies however this method involves a 1050MB update, to do that make sure you have the latest version of Kies and then connect your phone, you should then be prompted to update the firmware. Remember as per usual start sounding off in the comments below when you see the update.

Currently the Galaxy S II is somewhat of a bargin with Vodafone offering this handset on for $0 upfront on their $30 plan over 24 months. So for a minimum cost over 24 months of $720, you get the Samsung Galaxy S II and $180 worth of calls, sms and picture messaging, 200 MB worth of data and $70 worth of calls to other Vodafone mobiles.

Tell us in the comments below what do you love or hate about the Samsung Galaxy S II?

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