I9100BVKJ4 Orange Samsung Galaxy S2 Android 2.3.5 Firmware Update Online

The Samsung Galaxy S2 with carrier branded by Orange gets the official Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread firmware updates. The firmware build number is I9100BVKJ4 with a build date of October 24, 2011.
Many Orange SGS2 owners expected a signal boosts on the Android 2.3.5 firmware, so hope that this will improved signal performance.

Here's a list of  I9100BVKJ4 firmware for each specific region, for advance users who prepared a stock ROM and or having difficulty updating through Kies server. Just take note that the CSC file is different from each other regions.

Austria (Orange)
Product code: GT-I9100LKAONE

CSC: ONE - I9100ONEKJ5

France (Orange)
Product code: GT-I9100LKAFTM
CSC: FTM - I9100FTMKJ5

Poland (Orange)
Product code: GT-I9100LKAIDE
CSC: IDE - I9100IDEKJ4 

Romania (Orange)
Product code: GT-I9100LKAORO
CSC: ORO - I9100OROKJ4

Spain  (Orange)
Product code: GT-I9100LKAAMN
CSC: AMN - I9100AMNKJ4 

UK (Orange)
Product code: GT-I9100LKAORA
CSC: ORA - I9100ORAKJ4 


Code:

# autogenerated by buildinfo.sh                                                         
ro.build.id=GINGERBREAD                                                                 
ro.build.display.id=GINGERBREAD.BVKJ4                                                   
ro.build.version.incremental=BVKJ4                                                      
ro.build.version.sdk=10                                                                 
ro.build.version.codename=REL                                                           
ro.build.version.release=2.3.5                                                          
ro.build.date=Mon Oct 24 13:33:22 KST 2011                                              
ro.build.date.utc=1319430802                                                            
ro.build.type=user                                                                      
ro.build.user=root                                                                      
ro.build.host=DELL135                                                                   
ro.build.tags=release-keys                                                              
ro.product.model=GT-I9100                                                               
ro.product.brand=samsung                                                                
ro.product.name=GT-I9100                                                                
ro.product.device=GT-I9100                                                              
ro.product.board=GT-I9100                                                               
ro.product.cpu.abi=armeabi-v7a                                                          
# Samsung Specific Properties                                                           
ro.build.PDA=I9100BVKJ4                                                                 
ro.build.hidden_ver=I9100BVKJ4                                                          
ro.build.changelist=681297                                                              
ro.product.cpu.abi2=armeabi                                                             
ro.product.manufacturer=samsung                                                         
ro.product.locale.language=en                                                           
ro.product.locale.region=GB                                                             
ro.wifi.channels=                                                                       
ro.board.platform=s5pc210                                                               
# ro.build.product is obsolete; use ro.product.device                                   
ro.build.product=GT-I9100                                                               
# Do not try to parse ro.build.description or .fingerprint                              
ro.build.description=GT-I9100-user 2.3.5 GINGERBREAD BVKJ4 release-keys                 
ro.build.fingerprint=samsung/GT-I9100/GT-I9100:2.3.5/GINGERBREAD/BVKJ4:user/release-keys
# Samsung Specific Properties                                                           
ro.build.PDA=I9100BVKJ4                                                                 
ro.build.hidden_ver=I9100BVKJ4                                                          
ro.build.changelist=681297                                                              
ro.tether.denied=false                                                                  
ro.flash.resolution=1080                                                                
# end build properties

Advance users who prepares  installing or flashing the firmware using Odin downloader tool can grab the original stock ROMs at sammobile or at XDA. A Frankenstein  version with Dutch CSC file XEUKH2 has been also posted here at Android-hilfe. So, just enjoy upgrading folks!

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I9100BUKJ3 Vodafone Samsung Galaxy S2 Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread Official Firmware Updates Online

The Official Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread for Samsung Galaxy S2 provide by Vodafone has finally been rolled out recently. The regional push of the updates started from the first week of November until all Vodafone's users gets the 2.3.5 upgrade. The firmware build number is I9100BUKJ3  - GINGERBREAD.BUKJ3 with a build date of October 17, 2011. The build info below shows the UK version of the I9100BUKJ3 firmware.

Android Version - 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Model Number - GT-I9100
Baseband Version - I9100BUKI1
Build Number - GINGERBREAD.BUKJ3

Here's a list of CSC file since each region got a different CSC version that stands for country specific code for language or any default applications and here among the list of which and what country goes for such CSC file, so that each time anyone does looking for the stock ROM might not confuse.

Netherlands (Vodafone)
PDA: I9100BUKJ3
PHONE:  I9100BUKI1
CSC: VDF - I9100VDFKI2

Spain (Vodafone)
PDA: I9100BUKJ3
PHONE:  I9100BUKI1
CSC: ATL - I9100ATLKI2

UK (Vodafone)
PDA: I9100BUKJ3
PHONE:  I9100BUKI1 
CSC: VOD - I9100VODKI2

Czech (Vodafone)
PDA: I9100BUKJ3
PHONE:  I9100BUKI1
CSC: VDC_I9100VDCKI2

Germany (Vodafone)
PDA: I9100BUKJ3
PHONE:  I9100BUKI1   
CSC: VD2 - I9100VD2KI2

Greece (Vodafone )
PDA: I9100BUKJ3
CSC: VGR_ I9100VGRKI3

Romania (Vodafone )
PDA: I9100BUKJ3
PHONE:  I9100BUKI1  
CSC: VGR_ I9100VCNXKI2

Portugal (Vodafone )
PDA: I9100BUKJ3
PHONE:  I9100BUKI1  
CSC: VGR_I9100TCLKI3

Among other regions where Vodafone provides Galaxy S2 like Australia, New Zealand and Ireland has no report of  getting the update yet but hopefully will get the updates too.

Code:

# autogenerated by buildinfo.sh                                                         
ro.build.id=GINGERBREAD                                                                 
ro.build.display.id=GINGERBREAD.BUKJ3                                                   
ro.build.version.incremental=BUKJ3                                                      
ro.build.version.sdk=10                                                                 
ro.build.version.codename=REL                                                           
ro.build.version.release=2.3.5                                                          
ro.build.date=Mon Oct 17 14:37:12 KST 2011                                              
ro.build.date.utc=1318829832                                                            
ro.build.type=user                                                                      
ro.build.user=root                                                                      
ro.build.host=DELL155                                                                   
ro.build.tags=release-keys                                                              
ro.product.model=GT-I9100                                                               
ro.product.brand=samsung                                                                
ro.product.name=GT-I9100                                                                
ro.product.device=GT-I9100                                                              
ro.product.board=GT-I9100                                                               
ro.product.cpu.abi=armeabi-v7a                                                          
# Samsung Specific Properties                                                           
ro.build.PDA=I9100BUKJ3                                                                 
ro.build.hidden_ver=I9100BUKJ3                                                          
ro.build.changelist=647431                                                              
ro.product.cpu.abi2=armeabi                                                             
ro.product.manufacturer=samsung                                                         
ro.product.locale.language=en                                                           
ro.product.locale.region=GB                  

You can grab the official I9100BUKJ3 stock ROMs at sammobile.com, in-case you prepare upgrading your Galaxy S2 to android 2.3.5 using Odin tool or reverting your phone's firmware back to original stock.

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Asus Zenbook UX21

Asus Philippines has announced the official pricing for the 11.6-inch Asus Zenbook UX21 ultrabook. Only one configuration for the Asus UX21 will be offered in the Philippines. The UX21 is priced at Php53,995. 

Asus Zenbook UX21 specifications:

Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit
 11.6-inch display (1366×768 pixel resolution)
Intel Core i5 2467M (3M cache. 1.60 GHz)
Intel HD Graphics 3000
4GB DDR3 RAM
128GB SSD
0.3MP camera
1 x USB 3.0 port, 1 x USB 2.0 port,
1 x micro-HDMI port, 1 x mini-VGA port
Bluetooth 4.0
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bang and Olufsen ICEpower & ASUS SonicMaster Tech Audio
11.7 x 7.7 x 0.11-0.67-inch dimension
2.43 pounds
5 hours battery life

Specifications as compared to the 11-inch MacBook Air. Compared to the 11.6-inch MacBook Air, the Asus UX21 is a tad bit thinner and lighter, but essentially has the same specifications as a the 11.6-inch MacBook Air with 128GB of storage. Since the internals of both machines are made by Intel, it is really no surprise that they carry nearly the same hardware.

The main differences are that with the UX21  you get a mini-HDMI port instead of a Mini Display Port on the MacBook Air, USB 3.0 instead of Thunderbolt and Windows instead of Mac OSX. I would say the UX21 is the more relevant machine to most users as HDMI and USB 3.0 are more useful than a MDP and Thunderbolt. The operating system is a matter of personal preference.

The UX21 also does not have a back lit keyboard, but does give you nice aluminum keys which should hold up better to wear and tear than Apple's keyboards. You can get keyboard protector for your Mac, but you would be compromising ventilation. The UX21 also sports better speakers and audio.

Price. At Php53,995 is Php5,995 cheaper than the similarly equipped 11.6-inch MacBook Air. The UX21 also comes with a free sleeve, maybe another Php800 in value. The entry level 11.6-inch MacBook Air is actually price cheaper, but it comes with a smaller 64GD SSD drive for storage and 2GB of RAM.

All in all, the UX21 is a better bang for the buck option than the 11.6-inch MacBook Air offerings, with one caveat, the track pad issue below. Still the UX21 is not cheap, and I do not see it being a big seller in the Philippines.

Others. Every review of the Asus UX21, reports a glitch with the track pad which leaves it overly sensitive. Before buying one, make sure this glitch has been resolved. 

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Another Apple Siri versus Android Speaktoit showdown, this time from the UK

Virtual Assistants are all the rage these days with all the media attention around Apple and Siri. I myself, was not as excited since I have been using Vlingo as a Virtual Assistant, but really do not use it much. Vlingo works fine, I guess I am not the type who like to speak out commands. But, than again I am a bit of an old bloke used to doing things the old way.

Vlingo was my choice because I find to be useful in the only place a use it, while driving in a car. This is because Vlingo has a completely hands free mode. Vlingo works,  but does not have much in terms of "personality." 

After watching the nice people over at HardwareZone in Singapore test Apple's Siri versus Android Speaktoit I gave the app a try. Speaktoit does have a personality. How much personality? My wife commented, "Oh no, geeks are trying to create their own robot girl friends."

Not having an iPhone 4S to compare to Speaktoit, here instead is a YouTube video from someone who does:

Actually, based on my own use, Speaktoit does much more than this short comparison shows, but it does serve the purpose of a head-to-head.

Again, Speaktoit does seem like the better of the two apps. For places and navigation, Siri is still pretty useless outside the USA.

Here is a link to Speaktoit on the Android Market.

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Top 10 Best Affiliate Networks

For all the bloggers and other enthusiasts who want to earn some extra cash without doing any much efforts then affiliate network marketing programs are for you. This program requires a little bit of creativity and skills from your end and soon you will be earning a handsome amount of cash. 

Here are some of the Top 10 Best Affiliate Networks that you can work to improve your business  or organization and  normal people can also earn money easily through this online affiliate marketing:

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Smart Communications is now offering the Nokia N9 for pre-order

Smart Communications is now offering the Nokia N9 for pre-order. The Nokia N9 is a MeeGo powered smartphone with a 3.9-inch screen. Two versions are available. One with 16GB or internal storage and another with 64GB. Internal storage is not expandable via SD card.

Nokia N9 16GB - Free at Data Plan 2000

Nokia N9 64GB - Free at Data Plan 3000 or Php1,200 at All-in Plan 3500.

Bundled with the phone is a Nokia Wireless Music Receiver MD-310 which connects your phone to your stereo.

The pre-order period runs from November 4 to 21, 20011. Pick-up date is November 21, 2011.

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S5830XWKS9 Official Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread Firmware Update for Samsung Galaxy Ace Released

Seems like Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 users almost got no complaints about new firmware updates, because it's keep on coming like day after day. Lately, another Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread officially released by Samsung Kies server in Poland and The Netherlands. These new version got the build number of S5830XWKS9 a CSC files (XEO - Poland S5830XEOKP2) and (XEN - Netherlands S5830XENKS1) with a build date of October 15, 2011.

According to users who already tried it says, it does not have much any difference from previous versions, just a few improvement in usability performance, it became more smoother. The Wifi connection become much faster, some new applications are added, just find out the rest by yourself.

 Images courtesy of zagoya  from HTCmania

There are five Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread Stock ROMs available for Samsung Galaxy Ace for now and will soon be added more since Asian, Arabic and other Regions doesn't have the 2.3.5 firmware update releases yet. Here's the list of the previous released including the two XWKS9.

S5830XWKS2 XEN - Netherlands
PDA: S5830XWKS2
MODEM: S5830XWKS2
CSC: S5830XENKS1

S5830XXKPO SER - Russia
PDA: S5830XXKPO
MODEM: S5830XXKPO
CSC: S5830SERKPO

S5830XWKS3 VIR - Virgin Mobile UK
PDA: S5830XWKS3
MODEM: S5830XWKS2
CSC: S5830VIRKP1

S5830XWKS9 XEO - Poland

PDA: S5830XWKS9
Phone: S5830XWKS2
CSC: S5830XEOKP2

GT-S5830_XEO_S5830XWKS9_S5830XWKS2_S5830XEOKP2

S5830XWKS9 XEN- Netherlands
PDA: S5830XWKS9
MODEM: S5830XWKS2
CSC: S5830XENKS1

GT-S5830_XEN_S5830XWKS9_S5830XENKS1_S5830XWKS2
Pass: sampro.pl  Posted at XDA by Przekret 

The stock ROM can be flash as "ONE Packaged" using Odin. see the guide here
OPS File
ODIN Multi Downloader v4.38

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