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Old 16-08-2011, 17:54   #1
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Samsung Galaxy S2 Signal Boost App
The latest Samsung Galaxy S2 (Orange) includes a "Signal Boost" app, which boasts to improve indoors mobile phone reception by using the WiFi network in some way.

I can't yet confirm that it makes a difference; maybe it does. I am very curious to learn how this is supposed to work; would anyone know?

[Edit] Found this: http://androidphone-tips.blogspot.co...ost-wi-fi.html. Not sure if this is an accurate description.
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Old 16-08-2011, 18:25   #2
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The latest Samsung Galaxy S2 (Orange) includes a "Signal Boost" app, which boasts to improve indoors mobile phone reception by using the WiFi network in some way.

I can't yet confirm that it makes a difference; maybe it does. I am very curious to learn how this is supposed to work; would anyone know?

[Edit] Found this: http://androidphone-tips.blogspot.co...ost-wi-fi.html. Not sure if this is an accurate description.
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Its a fantastic app, How it works is it uses your WiFi signal to make and receive calls and texts, so if you have poor signal at home you are now guaranteed excellent signal.
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Old 16-08-2011, 18:42   #3
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Its VOIP then but I imagine with standard mobile charges if you make a call.
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Do Vodafone do the same?

I know they have their Sure Signal but that involves another box & power suply, not the best option.
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Old 16-08-2011, 20:22   #5
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Its VOIP then but I imagine with standard mobile charges if you make a call.
Thats correct, and even better is if you are abroad and use this service you are charged no roaming, it just comes of your standard mins
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Old 16-08-2011, 20:23   #6
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Do Vodafone do the same?

I know they have their Sure Signal but that involves another box & power suply, not the best option.
No, Only Orange, T-mo are starting to roll it out. Sure Signal is all Vodafone offer, still more than O2 who offer damn all
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Got the Sure Signal box as it was free, don't use it because I've got a good "H" signal, the Sure Signal makes no difference.
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Old 16-08-2011, 21:46   #8
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Thats correct, and even better is if you are abroad and use this service you are charged no roaming, it just comes of your standard mins
Oh, that's pretty nice to know. Thanks.
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Old 17-08-2011, 01:44   #9
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interesting. Any way to get the app if you're on an unbranded S2?
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Is this an app just for the SG2, or just for Android, or is it available for other platforms? I'm on Orange and have a terrible signal at home.
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interesting. Any way to get the app if you're on an unbranded S2?
Go to XDA and get the Orange ROM and flash
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Is this an app just for the SG2, or just for Android, or is it available for other platforms? I'm on Orange and have a terrible signal at home.
Its available on a few android handsets, blackberrys, and Nokia N8, you have to flash the Orange branded ROM
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Ahh, flashing the Orange Rom means getting all the other crapware Orange includes on its phone.
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Ahh, flashing the Orange Rom means getting all the other crapware Orange includes on its phone.
yeah I'll pass.
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