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seriously, "Fragmentation" is at this point just a lazy argument that should get you laughed out of a room. Its a myth. If apps work on 98% of all phones out there fragmentation is boogey man. No one cares except for techies and phone nerds, and they will just root their phone and put a rom on it when available if they care that much.
So your sisters iphone4 is all iphones4s?
I can tell you my wives fathers ip4 doesn't flip like a boss anymore. Given he did use it for work.
you are on a forum talking about a phone. I'd classify you as a phone nerd and if you cared enough you can easily get it.
the 40 million other people (no idea how many people use android now) don't know what version they are, that a new version is out, or care what it does as long as the app they want works.
Its funny to see an microsoft person use this argument as well when google is just following the PC market that has worked well.
I'm glad Android developers have Apple around to steal ideas from, split keyboard without taking up the entire bottom of your screen in the works:
http://www.androidcentral.com/aitype-needs-testers-its-floating-split-keyboard-tablets
http://www.androidcentral.com/aitype-needs-testers-its-floating-split-keyboard-tablets
To be fair, what these bloggers are asking for is for Android to go closed like Apple so we can have nice things.
this post made me angry for a second and then i saw who wrote it....
=P
I was being slightly genuine though, odd to think all the split keyboards keep a big useless spot in the center.
AlphaSnake
...and that, kids, was the first time I sucked a dick for crack
Damn, Go Locker for Go Launcher is AWESOME! Beautiful lock screens that don't interfere with NoLED functionality.
Make sure you set Go Locker as your default launcher (don't worry, it will not create issues with Go Launcher running) and the screen lock will work each and every time instantly without any delay whatsoever.
Make sure you set Go Locker as your default launcher (don't worry, it will not create issues with Go Launcher running) and the screen lock will work each and every time instantly without any delay whatsoever.
which is even sillier
crazy monkey
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Goddamn, I'm not sure if I want the Nexus or the Note
you want Note.
I flip through my gnexus like boss much faster than iI do with my moms iphone4s (which barely has anything on it). This is simply because of how the OS is organized from the way notifications are handled to that dedicated recent apps icon that usually takes you back to exactly where you left off in an app.
I have it installed and play around with it, but just like widgetlocker I always prefer the functionality of stock. I will agree though that it always is instant, moreso than the stock locker. GO launcher + locker is a great combination.
I'd actually say the go devs contribute the most out of anyone towards android customization. They really deserve credit for what they do.
It would be interesting if they could make a GO rom ala MIUI. Would use an ungodly amount of memory but would be smooth a hell lol
I never used a Launcher before -- is this one called GO Launcher EX ?
Yup go launcher ex is their launcher. Completely free.
UnblessedSoul
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Guys I need help, I bought a sgp glass protector for my s2, everything works fine but the back button randomly stops working every now and then no matter how much or hard I press it nothing happens, then I'll come back to it later and it'll work for a while then stop, is there a way to turn the sensitivity of the buttons up to max?
Are this leaked Firmwares carrier dependent, or I can try them with my non-USA/Europe device?
It's not an official firmware of any sort, its cyanogenmod 9 built from source. Should work on any Note.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1423795
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Android Central tweet: Unmodified Holo theme now a requirement for devices with Android Market access http://bit.ly/wBeXgf #android
Kind of a big deal.
Kind of a big deal.
titiklabingapat
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Why?
I grew up in the Philippines, where texting caught on way earlier than it did here in the USA because it was cheaper than voice minutes. Don't hate. Most of that texting was with me and my man anyway. It was even worse when I was dating a chronic texter like me 6 months back
http://www.droiddog.com/android-blo...-require-the-holo-theme-to-access-the-market/
So all the.phones running 4.0.are required to use the Holo theme or no access to the market !!
Hell has frozen over !!
Android Central tweet: Unmodified Holo theme now a requirement for devices with Android Market access http://bit.ly/wBeXgf #android
Kind of a big deal.
Beaten !!
So all the.phones running 4.0.are required to use the Holo theme or no access to the market !!
Hell has frozen over !!
Android Central tweet: Unmodified Holo theme now a requirement for devices with Android Market access http://bit.ly/wBeXgf #android
Kind of a big deal.
Beaten !!
-bakalhau-
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I have a question... Does ADW Launcher work on top of any UI? I'm getting a Sony Ericsson phone which has the blueish theme and custom UI and stuff, if I install it will I get a new home screen?
+1
I nearly forgotten how tacky that button is on the original GSII:
Haters gonna hate...
Love my button, especially when its sitting on the desk beside me and I don't have to reach for the awkward power button on the side to wake it. :up:
Not to mention all the awesome leaked ROMs for it.
OG GS2 > all
If it counts, swiftkey x (for tablets) puts a numpad there.
Haters gonna hate...
Love my button, especially when its sitting on the desk beside me and I don't have to reach for the awkward power button on the side to wake it. :up:
Not to mention all the awesome leaked ROMs for it.
OG GS2 > all
:brofist:
Physical buttons > capacitive!
br0ken_shad0w
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Haters gonna hate...
Love my button, especially when its sitting on the desk beside me and I don't have to reach for the awkward power button on the side to wake it. :up:
Not to mention all the awesome leaked ROMs for it.
OG GS2 > all
I disagree. You can keep your honking button. I'll take a smooth screen over it any day.
Unknown Soldier
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Buttons are for pussies. I've been button-free ever since I got my Tuna and I don't miss them even for a second.
Unknown Soldier
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Well played.
Its the real GS2, not the bastardized carrier branded replicas..
And its > any icrap product. Any GS2 for that matter.
I disagree. You can keep your honking button. I'll take a smooth screen over it any day.
Do you ever play any games or type in landscape mode? If so how many times have you accidently pressed one of those buttons? That happened to me all the time with my old captivate, drove me nuts.l
PS I am just playing around, its all preference.
It's an option, but are they forced to actually use it? Or is it more the assets must remain an option for devs?
This is the best news of the day. Just when my faith in Google was beginning to waver.
We shouldn't lose consistency across devices just because android is open. The modularity of the platform is what makes it so incredible. Let customers decide what android should look like past the stock interface, and let hardware manufacturers differentiate with exactly that, hardware.
/slippery slope
Manufacturers are still free to customize to their heart's desire. All this means is that the rom manufacturers use must have the holo widget styles included so third party developers can use it in their apps without interference. That way, when they design their app around the default 4.0 UI, they'll know it will be consistent across devices.
The latter, it's for devs to be able to build to a visual standard. OEMs can still basterdized the stock UI as long as they leave the Holo theme assets for devs to hook into when they deploy an app.
Unknown Soldier
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This post was brought to you by Charlotte Dunois, Galaxy Tuna by Samsung, the letter "H", and no stinking face buttons on my phone!
Buttons suck, it's about time phones dispensed with them entirely.
Buttons suck, it's about time phones dispensed with them entirely.
I think it's time to start a Android Garbage Collection Blog.
HEYO
Corran Horn
May the Schwartz be with you
My upgrade comes in March, cant wait to see all the CES stuff soon
The Faceless Master
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he means the one on the right... or are you a part of Samsung's legal team!?Its the real GS2, not the bastardized carrier branded replicas..
And its > any icrap product. Any GS2 for that matter.
Do you ever play any games or type in landscape mode? If so how many times have you accidently pressed one of those buttons? That happened to me all the time with my old captivate, drove me nuts.l
PS I am just playing around, its all preference.
clumsy.
Yeah, I see that now, thanks for the clarification. Could've avoided this emotional roller coaster if I actually read more than just the headline.
Maybe some but I find it funny watching people hit capa buttons by accident all the time.
Honestly I don't give a rats butt what kind of buttons as long as the phone hardware itself is solid.
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