SGC100 Guide: How to Upgrade your Samsung Galaxy Camera to firmware XXALK1 (and Root)

Earlier this month i bought Samsung Galaxy Camera. Funny i never settle with something as is, so i look for updates, mods and tweaks.
When i bought my Galaxy Camera, its firmware is XXALJF.
Then i found out for my region, which means same CSC, there's newer firmware which is XXALK1. If you don't know the naming scheme by Samsung, the second from the end, J & K represents month the firmware released, so J represent October and K represent November, which obviously means that it is newer than my current firmware.
Also don't worry, this firmware is Official so the phone status will still be Official, and in my experience your data will be keep intact.

How to Upgrade your Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0" P3100 to Android Jelly Bean 4.1.1 using Offline OTA

This method is intended for APAC releases, with 4.0.4 firmware out of the box, which in my case come out with P3100XXBLE3. Although these upgrade were intended for XSP and XME (Singapore and Malaysia) but actually APAC firmware are mostly the same, which also contain Bahasa Indonesia.

Notable upgrades: The major difference is that your tab will no longer in tablet mode but in Phablet mode just like Nexus 7. Well it's for you to decide which one is better.

WARNING!: There is a downside by upgrading with this method, that is your phone status will be "MODIFIED". Also you will need to WIPE your internal memory. Do BACKUP first!

SGS2 I9100 Guide: Must Have Rooted Apps

After you flash your SGS2 with custom rooted kernel, you might want to ask, what kind of apps which actually utilize root.
I believe apps such CWM Manager, and Superuser should be available with most custom ROM out there, so i won't describe it anymore.
Here's some apps you might find useful

5 How To’s: Blackberry 9930 Verizon

 I recently owned Blackberry 9930 Verizon, but i sold it after a week of "boring" usage. Here, i wrote some guide regarding basic tweak for Blackberry 9930.

How to get Honeycomb on Viewsonic Viewpad 10s?

SCENARIO

You want to install Honeycomb in your device which gives better UI, multi tasking and application compatibility.

You aware that the Honeycomb is unofficial and in development stage with many bugs and flaws

 

REQUIREMENTS:

USB A-A (Male-Male) cable

USB Driver

Modded Stock v2 (http://tabletroms.com/forums/vega-rom-development/1734-vegacomb-moddedstock-installation-guide.html)

VegaComb 3.2 (Latest: 9n), put it on MicroSD (http://tabletroms.com/forums/vega-rom-development/1923-[rom]-[3-2]-vegacomb-3-2-build-5-a.html)

PC/Notebook

How to get into Recovery Mode on Viewsonic Viewpad 10s?

SCENARIO

You want to flash factory recovery images

You want to flash Modded Stock v2 (to install VegaComb)

 

REQUIREMENTS:

None (Optional USB A-A (Male-Male) cable & PC/Notebook to ensure successful attempt) 

How to enable SMS on Viewsonic Viewpad 10s?

SCENARIO:

You want to be able to send and receive SMS & MMS on your device

 

REQUIREMENTS:

ROOTED device

MMS.apk 

How to Flash ClockworkMod Recovery on Viewsonic Viewpad 10s?

SCENARIO

You want to access CWM recovery tools on your device

 

REQUIREMENTS

ROOTED Device

ROM Manager

Internet Connection (to download Recovery Image) 

How to access Viewsonic Viewpad 10s MicroSD from PC/notebook with wifi router?

SCENARIO

You want to access device MicroSD from your PC/notebook wirelessly

You don’t have Bluetooth on your PC

 

REQUIREMENTS

PC/Notebook

Wifi Router

FileExpert (Latest: v3.2.6, http://www.xageek.com)

TotalCommander (Latest: v7.56a, http://www.ghisler.com/download.htm) 

How to access and edit /system partition on Viewsonic Viewpad 10s?

SCENARIO

You want to remove factory apps

You want to add some apps that must be on /system partition (e.g.: Android Market)

You want to add apps in system partition to save data partition

 

REQUIREMENTS:

ROOTED device

FileExpert (Latest: v3.2.6, http://www.xageek.com) 

How to Root Viewsonic Viewpad 10s?

SCENARIO

You want to gain access to protected partition

 

REQUIREMENTS

z4root (Latest: 1.3.0, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=833953)

Personal Computer Buyer's Guide Q2 2011

This post gives guide to anyone who's about buying or upgrading to new computer systems. The system only (without monitor and other peripheral) which listed below priced around $1000 (approx. Rp. 9 juta). Quite expensive, yet this is a very excellent starter for home PC with great performance, and suitable for gaming, HD multimedia content, and graphic design.

List of Indonesian Online Games (UPDATED 29/07/11)

Here’s the list of online games available from Indonesian Games Server. Almost the games today are free-to-play with item mall and usage of prepaid voucher. Indogamers also provide online games private server.

Cheapest Laptop You'll Ever Get in Indonesia! (Q1 2011)

Here's the list of cheapest laptop you can get in today's Indonesia computer market.

Easter’s Computer Specification Standard

I’ve made some classifications for PC specification in some range of price, and this become standard for me in suggesting others from buying PC depending on their budget.

1. Starter PC (< Rp.3M)
2. Atom PC (< Rp.3M)
3. Basic PC (Rp.3M-Rp.4M)
4. Personal PC (Rp.4M-Rp.5M)
5. Performance PC (Rp.5M-Rp.7M)
6. Gaming PC (Rp.7M-Rp.12M)
7. Enthusiast PC (Rp.12M-Rp.25M)

Of course i’m not making this specification by the best or the most expensive product in its class, but by the most efficent price vs performance comparison. That’s why even the enthusiast PC not using the best graphic card or processor available.

For the brand names, it’s not likely that i’m promoting some brands, but it’s just for easier price and specification comparison.

Easter's Enthusiast PC (Rp.12M-Rp.25M)

Specification:

MB	Biostar T-Power X58	Rp    2.031.000
CPU	Intel i7 950	Rp    2.635.000
RAM	Elixir DDR3 12800 3x4GB HS	Rp    1.610.000
HDD	WD SiliconEdge Blue 64GB + WD Green 2 TB 64MB	Rp    2.700.000
ODD	Liteon BDROM Combo	Rp        925.000
GPU	Sapphire HD6870 GDDR5 1GB	Rp    2.470.000
ATX	VenomRX Coral 850W	Rp        918.000
PSU	VenomRX Habu Neurotoxin	Rp        583.000
PER	Creative X-Fi Titanium	Rp    1.068.000
KB	Microsoft Sidewinder X6	Rp        805.000
MS	Microsoft Sidewinder X5	Rp        665.000
MON	AOC V22+ LED 21,5"	Rp    2.345.000
SPK	Creative T7900 7.1	Rp    1.229.000
		Rp  19.984.000

Pro:
Better performance above other spec

Con:
Expensive..
Even more expenses if you are using more GPU config (2,3 Crossfire + Nvidia card as PhysX)

Easter's Gaming PC (Rp.7M-Rp.12M)

Specification:

MB	MSI 870A-Fuzion	Rp    1.466.000
CPU	AMD Phenom II X6 1055T	Rp    1.667.000
RAM	Elixir DDR3 12800 2x4GB HS	Rp    1.140.000
HDD	WD Black 1TB 64MB	Rp        796.000
ODD	Liteon 24X DVDRW	Rp        183.000
GPU	Sapphire HD6850 GDDR5 1GB	Rp    1.850.000
ATX	VenomRX Ferdelance 700W	Rp        599.000
PSU	VenomRX Mamushi Neurotoxin V2	Rp        398.000
PER
KB	Powerlogic Xenon Sabre	Rp        254.000
MS	Powerlogic Alien G9	Rp        269.000
MON	AOC V22+ LED 21,5"	Rp    2.345.000
SPK	Creative T6160 5.1	Rp        712.000
		Rp  11.579.000

Pro:
High performance gaming

Con:
A bit pricey

Easter's Performance PC (Rp.5M-Rp.7M)

Specification:

MB	MSI 870A-G54	Rp    1.082.000
CPU	AMD Athlon II X4 640	Rp        904.000
RAM	Elixir DDR3 12800 4GB HS	Rp        570.000
HDD	WD Green 1TB 64MB	Rp        583.000
ODD	Liteon 24X DVDRW	Rp        183.000
GPU	Sapphire HD5750 GDDR5 1GB	Rp    1.229.000
ATX	VenomRX Bushmaster 500W	Rp        378.000
PSU	VenomRX Mamushi	Rp        299.000
PER
KB	Logitech Gaming G1	Rp        244.000
MS	Logitech Gaming G1
MON	AOC E936SWA LED 18,5"	Rp    1.270.000
SPK	Creative SBS A200 2.1	Rp        223.000
		Rp    6.965.000

Pro:
Perfect for normal home gaming
Support of emerging technology such USB 3.0 and SATA 3.0

Con:
None

Easter's Personal PC (Rp.4M-Rp.5M)

Specification:

MB	Biostar A780L3G	Rp        483.000
CPU	AMD Athlon II X3 445	Rp        681.000
RAM	Elixir DDR3 12800 2GB	Rp        294.000
HDD	WD Green 500GB 32MB	Rp        357.000
ODD	Liteon 24X DVDRW	Rp        183.000
GPU	Sapphire HD5570 DDR3 1GB	Rp        769.000
ATX	VenomRX Wolf Snake 230W	Rp        210.000
PSU	VenomRX Wolf Snake 230W
PER
KB	Logitech Gaming G1	Rp        244.000
MS	Logitech Gaming G1
MON	AOC E936SWA LED 18,5"	Rp    1.270.000
SPK	Creative SBS A200 2.1	Rp        223.000
		Rp    4.714.000

Pro:
Standard for today online gaming spec

Con:
Low graphic performance

Easter's Basic PC (Rp.3M-Rp.4M)

Specification:

MB	Biostar A780L3G	Rp        483.000
CPU	AMD Athlon II X2 220	Rp        469.000
RAM	Elixir DDR3 12800 2GB	Rp        294.000
HDD	WD Blue 320GB 16MB	Rp        332.000
ODD
GPU	Sapphire HD5450 DDR2 512MB	Rp        395.000
ATX	VenomRX Wolf Snake 230W	Rp        210.000
PSU	VenomRX Wolf Snake 230W
PER
KB	Microsoft Desktop 500	Rp        122.000
MS	Microsoft Desktop 500
MON	AOC E936SWA LED 18,5"	Rp    1.270.000
SPK	AOC E936SWA LED 18,5"
		Rp    3.575.000

Pro:
Dedicated Graphic for standard low profile gaming

Con:
Poor performance for today's application and gaming