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  • AnonD-33073
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  • 06 Dec 2011

Samsung support says the Galaxy SII Skyrocket DOES NOT have gorilla glass

Dear John,

Thank you for your inquiry.

The Samsung Skyrocket (SGH-I727) does not feature the Gorilla glass. However, we assure you that the all components of the phone passed the Samsung quality and is tested to withstand multiple different conditions. It also features the Super AMOLED™ Plus Technology that enables users to interact with a phone by touching images, words, or icons on the display.

Do you have more questions regarding your Samsung Mobile Phone? For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer our new FAQ/ARS System - Automated Response System at http://www.samsung.com/support .

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We appreciate your continued interest in Samsung products.

Sincerely,

Charisse Technical Support

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Dear John,

Thank you for your inquiry. We apologize for the inconvenience regarding your phone. The Samsung Galaxy II does not feature the Gorilla glass. However, we assure you that the all components of the phone passed the Samsung quality and is tested to withstand multiple different conditions. It also features the Super AMOLED™ Plus Technology that enables users to interact with a phone by touching images, words, or icons on the display.

We appreciate your understanding in this matter.

Thank you for your continued interest in Samsung products. Have a good day.

Sincerely,

Jen

Technical Support


That being said, I did the pen test on mine, and it passed with flying colors. So either it's Gorilla Glass, or Samsung has some strong, no VERY strong, AMOLED Glass on this model.

Well glaas aside,I just wanted to talk about many features I enjoy. First was the immediate Upgrade from Android 2.3.2 to 2.3.6 that I was able to get, from phone updates> settings section. Someone mentioned the 217 vs 207 pxx, however the i727 has much better color then the other model. Also the AMOLED Technology, makes using this so much easier, then my previous phone (Streak 5) While, I do miss the screen real estate

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    • Anonymous
    • AcH
    • 06 Dec 2011

    moler, 04 Dec 2011Is it available in Europe or just USA?I think it's a US-only version. Because they have made multiple re-designs to appeal to the American market.

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      • AnonD-28573
      • vCL
      • 05 Dec 2011

      apo, 03 Dec 2011error, phone does not have gorilla glassum yes it does have guerilla glass

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        • moler
        • snS
        • 04 Dec 2011

        Is it available in Europe or just USA?

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          • Louis
          • qTr
          • 03 Dec 2011

          Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket i727 vs Samsung Galaxy S II i9100

          Skyrocket have more powerful on CPU(Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion) but less 207 ppi pixel density than i9100 with Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9 and 217 ppi pixel density..

          What should I buy ? thanks !

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            • apo
            • Y7c
            • 03 Dec 2011

            error, phone does not have gorilla glass

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              • iLLEAGLE
              • jJt
              • 02 Dec 2011

              Jack Sparro, 30 Nov 2011Now, for every iphone lover, and every android lover, here ... moreYES SIR...I too have owned iPhone and Blackberry...this is by far the best phone I've ever owned as well...

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                • aiyahnnajae
                • vjt
                • 01 Dec 2011

                Actually Android 2.3.3 and Iphone 4 are great phones. They are very competitive. Iphone losses to those 4.3" Android phones. Btw, the Galaxy Notes here in SG are still very expensive because they always run out of stock lately. Keep it up Samsung and Android!!! I wonder what will be the out come of IceCreamSandwich. Hope it would be better.

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                  • androidfamily
                  • KID
                  • 30 Nov 2011

                  The update locked my Skyrocket into a continual 30 second reboot loop of death. Safe mode didn't work, nor did pulling the battery and SIM card. I went to the AT&T store, mostly to complain, because I knew they would just say, "Do a factory reset." There was another guy right in front of me with same problem.
                  www.androidfamily.net

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                    • Jack Sparro
                    • 45@
                    • 30 Nov 2011

                    Now, for every iphone lover, and every android lover, here i am, a 4 year old iphone user/ blackberry. I have finnaly purchased the samsung galaxy s2 lte in canada. and i can now finnaly say i know what all the hype is about. android DESTROYS iphone, it is unbeleivable, many people who critisize android only do because they never got there hands on one....

                    I am in shock/AMAZE.... this phone does...whatever you want it to, from live wallpapers, to direct google launch, to customizing how strong you want the vibrate to feel, to everything free in the droid market and SO MUCH MORE!

                    All i can say is, everyone, get the galaxy s2 1.5 ghz dual core, it will blow your mind away and it will also blow the minds of people you show it to. 10/10.

                    I wonder how i ever thought iphone was the greatest, i apologize android fans for bashing you for these past years. you were right.

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                      • ethan
                      • 42@
                      • 29 Nov 2011

                      y can't samsung skyrocket make soud and camare like nokia i meant any nokia?
                      cause nokia phone alway has better camera even 3or5 megepix but it can beat the 5or8 megepix from other brand phone. And soud like music mp3 play from nokia is unbeatable:'(but i still like androi phone cause it fast that about it.

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                        • dirtyenglish
                        • qDf
                        • 28 Nov 2011

                        the galaxy II is actually faster dude. Check the comarison vids. plus that dumb 1.5 snapdragon isnt as good as trhe 1.2 a9 processor. Its like a 8 year old child that can process and retain info better than a 12yr old...try to teach them both spanish the a9 (8yr old) wins every time

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                          • douglasjordan
                          • q}C
                          • 28 Nov 2011

                          it took me like 20 minutes to determine the phone I have and this is it.
                          why cant samsung call them different things.. this is obviously an s2 but s2 skyrocket is not even mentioned ANYWHERE

                          no lte in my area but i must say 4g is a bit lax.. the processor makes up for it but my iphone out performs on 4g/3g

                          lte is "coming soon" ill keep you guy updated ask any questions @douglasjordan on twitter.

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                            • Dan
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                            • 27 Nov 2011

                            This thing must be mad-fast with its 1.5 ghz processor (the high clock is most likely possible because of its size, meaning broader power rails and better heat dissipation) and the adreno 220 GPU which is supposed to be faster at graphics than mali 400, sgx 540, tegra 2 etc., another major boost will be the small resolution of its screen. If i had the chance i`d buy it but it is not out yet here in sweden and i think the price will be way higher than i-9100 s2.

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                              • AnonD-27033
                              • IVM
                              • 27 Nov 2011

                              [deleted post]This anonymous "PWDw" user is spamming with irrelevent post link. Currently he or she spam the same post at Galaxy mini, Galaxy Mini, Galaxy W, Galaxy Y and Galaxy Note. Perhaps there's more similar post on other model.

                              Pls report as inappropriate to this post and deleted from this thread.

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                                • Anonymous
                                • w0{
                                • 25 Nov 2011

                                Australia LTE
                                Telstra LTE on 1800MHz (current) and potentially on 900MHz & 700 MHz & 2600MHz(future)
                                Optus LTE on 1800MHZ (current) and potentially on 900MHZ & 700MHz & 2600MHz (future)

                                Vodafone in testing phase.

                                All 700 & 2600 is pending Gov auctions
                                900 is waiting for GSM switch off (maybe in 2020)

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • vGe
                                  • 25 Nov 2011

                                  it is a galaxys 2 the mutch weter phone and profominc is verygood

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                                    • Marco
                                    • 5i4
                                    • 24 Nov 2011

                                    Anonymous, 22 Nov 2011one more similar issue of s2 with the update of screen size... moreMotorola E398 (StereoMoto) as well as ROKR E1 have the best speakers in phones.

                                    This Skyrocket has an awfully low res screen. Same crap as normal SII. Does not belong in such large screens.

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                                      • Jane
                                      • Rbq
                                      • 24 Nov 2011

                                      Only 480 x 800 pixels with 4.5 inches (~207 ppi pixel density)??? How lame is that? I saw this phone at the store and it's not sharp at all. Looks like my old Captivate. No thank you, i'll pass.

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                                        • Kato
                                        • fnE
                                        • 24 Nov 2011

                                        Hi,

                                        I have a concern about skyrocket. Very short battery strength.....drains faster in weak connection areas or following music or video play. How can it be improved?