WTF? Why does it have a dual-mic on the Google Search Bar.
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WTF? Why does it have a dual-mic on the Google Search Bar.
Mine updated the other day, then it promptly went back to the previous version a few hours later. The new one is sort of ICSish, with sideways slide screens.
The only drawback is that it does not download the places and businesses. Only the streets for navigation purposes. I wish you could download businesses and stuff even if it would take a much larger amount of space, tomtom style, at least gas stations, landmarks and restaurants or whatever few categories of travel related stuff.
Is there anything outside a factory default reset to restore/boost my performance? Would a reset even restore it to its former glory?
better reception
Would you look at that, Paper Mache, the best thirdparty Instapaper client is now running on Android after Enyo has been open sourced:
https://market.android.com/details?id=net.ryanwatkins.app.papermache
Copernicus post a review
https://market.android.com/details?id=net.ryanwatkins.app.papermache
Copernicus post a review
.nomedia file in the directory
Not working for me, tho. Opens to a white screen and nothing else.
Zombie James
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Guess this is just running on PhoneGap?
What's your version of the OS? It works for me on 4.0.2 but I don't have the Instapaper subscription to test it out. Perhaps it only works on 3.0 and above?
I'm on SGSII International 2.3.6 with samsung's rom and rooted. Maybe it's only 3+, as you say. Bummer. Will send a mail to developer.
Hmm just tried that. Had to name the file 1.nomedia but it still shows in Gallery
edit: I guess the 1 was breaking it. Got it fixed, thanks
Zaraki_Kenpachi
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It's it becoming pretty common to have apps that only work on 3.x.x and above? Or is it not really a problem?
This would be the first time this happens to me.
Zaraki_Kenpachi
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Cool.
i haven't tried wordfeud but heard lots of good things so would be up for it. you should start a thread once you have the details
smokeandmirrors
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motoblurred:
http://www.phonearena.com/news/MotoBlurred-ICS-screenshots-for-the-RAZR-leak-out_id26273
hello moto
I fucking despise motoblur with a fucking passion. I will never buy another android phone from motorola because of it. They will figure out a way to ruin ics (which is looking like it already.)
Unknown Soldier
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Inferior audio quality, Gingerbread, and lower-PPI PenTile screen than Tuna. I'm still trying to figure out what makes the Note better, other than if you prefer the larger screen. Some people find 5" to be the sweet spot, I guess.
Since Infinity Blade and Rage aren't available for Android, the GPU means fuck-all for actually using the phone.
The Faceless Master
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that's just what people who lose benchmarks say...
I can understand your dislike of custom skins over vanilla Android, but those screens show anything BUT them ruining ICS. In fact, it looks so close to vanilla ICS that I would wager the official release is a waaaaaaays off. The home screen is the same, and everything. Looks like they have barely even changed anything. Apparently even the camera app is nearly the exact same as stock.
Al-ibn Kermit
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I tried out a racing game on my phone and liked it, so I went to download it to my tablet (Transformer Prime) but the market says that it isn't compatible. I thought all gingerbread apps worked on tablets?
SpaceBridge
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Needing some advice: So im ditching my Blackberry for a new phone. Im debating whether to go with Iphone or an LG Optimus 2X but Im not sure. Also this will be my first phone with a data plan. Basically I want a phone that will last me for a few years, will run smooth and well, has a great browser for surfing and messaging, with a decent music and movie player and a nice camera. Also, a great assortment of apps and games with decent support.
Watching some comparison reviews online seems to suggest that the Optimus is alot better in those regards. But the App Store for Apple seems to be better.
Also, it seems to be alot easier to buy apps and games from the App store using Itunes cards, but I havent seen anything comparable with the Android marketplace.
Please note Im located in Canada.
edit: Im not to keen on installing CFW on my phone. Had enough of that with the PSP.
Watching some comparison reviews online seems to suggest that the Optimus is alot better in those regards. But the App Store for Apple seems to be better.
Also, it seems to be alot easier to buy apps and games from the App store using Itunes cards, but I havent seen anything comparable with the Android marketplace.
Please note Im located in Canada.
edit: Im not to keen on installing CFW on my phone. Had enough of that with the PSP.
SpaceBridge
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Unknown Soldier
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My desktop PC wins benchmarks. However, I use my desktop PC for gaming.
If I wanted to use my phone for gaming, I would have gotten an iPhone 4S. The 4S has PowerVR SGX 543MP2, no Android phone can touch that GPU. If GPU is the be-all and end-all for your phone, you shouldn't even have an Android device.
SpaceBridge
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Well, I wont necessarily use a phone for gaming. With my 3DS and soon to own a Vita, Im covered. But, what about social and lifestyle apps? How does Android fare compared to Apple?
edit: Please note, Im a total noob to smartphones, so I apologize in advance about my ignorance.
Android gaming is pretty behind iOS, but non-gaming apps are about on par.
Unknown Soldier
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My Tuna is guaranteed an official upgrade straight from Google to Android 5.0 whenever that comes out, probably at the end of this year if Google intends to keep up their new yearly cadence. Will the GSII and Note devices get it? Does Samsung give a fuck?
No LOL, of course not. Galaxy S isn't even going to get ICS!
SpaceBridge
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What about browsing? I was watching a comparison video of the LG Optimus 2X and Iphone4S and the LG loaded websites alot quicker.
Also, how do you find music and video players on the LG Optimus versus an Iphone?
I also have a friend with an HTC android phone who tells me that Android apps are 90% versus the same apps on Itunes.
SpaceBridge
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So, what would be the benefits of owning an Android device over an Iphone?
App wise, I think android has the better browsers. I also think that the larger screen sizes on android superphones lend to a better browsing experience. As far as music players go, it's a wash, they're both great.
The hardware, being able to customize things the way you like them, google apps are much better on android. At the end of the day though, the phones do 95% the same thing, it's really mostly down to personal preference.
Unknown Soldier
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You'll want to use the Google Music player though if you are going to use the (FREE!!) cloud or the music store. The Google Music player is ok but pretty barebones compared to iTunes.
I don't know what kind of videos you are going to watch on your phone but the stock iPhone and Android video players are pretty similar, they basically support .mp4 container with H.264 video and AAC/MP3 audio and not much else besides. For most other video formats and containers you'll be relying on 3rd party player apps.
In general, unless it's games or tablet-specific apps, you won't find an app on iOS that isn't also available on Android these days.
This really comes down to a question of philosophy. Both Android and iOS are good but in different ways. It's the classic argument of open platform vs. walled garden. Really everyone and their mother has Android and iOS devices at this point, just play with your friends' devices and see what you like better.
I don't know what kind of videos you are going to watch on your phone but the stock iPhone and Android video players are pretty similar, they basically support .mp4 container with H.264 video and AAC/MP3 audio and not much else besides. For most other video formats and containers you'll be relying on 3rd party player apps.
In general, unless it's games or tablet-specific apps, you won't find an app on iOS that isn't also available on Android these days.
This really comes down to a question of philosophy. Both Android and iOS are good but in different ways. It's the classic argument of open platform vs. walled garden. Really everyone and their mother has Android and iOS devices at this point, just play with your friends' devices and see what you like better.
Some people like the openness of the OS and the increased choice in hardware.
SpaceBridge
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How easy is it to purchase apps from the Android market? Are there Android gift cards?
I am able to charge it to my phone bill. You can also use a credit card or Google wallet.
Very easy. https://market.android.com/
I've yet to see any Android specific gift cards (?), but you may be able to get some for Google Wallet, which the store uses.
So I decided to root my Samsung GS2 E4GT (Sprint) and I'm in the process of downloading this following ROM (Calkulin's E4GT v2.8.1). Near the bottom in the instructions it states:
Now, I don't have any previous ROM, unless a stock phone is considered as coming from a previous ROM. Do I still/Should I still wipe my phone before proceeding?
Second thing. what does it mean that I need to have a custom recovery to flash said ROM?
Also for reference, I followed this guide completely to root my phone.
Now, I don't have any previous ROM, unless a stock phone is considered as coming from a previous ROM. Do I still/Should I still wipe my phone before proceeding?
Second thing. what does it mean that I need to have a custom recovery to flash said ROM?
Also for reference, I followed this guide completely to root my phone.
Okay, good thought that's what it meant. I installed that while following that guide to root my phone.
So should I be good to go? Or do I need to wipe?
Unknown Soldier
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You're going to want to wipe unless you enjoy bootloops.
ghostofsparta
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motoblurred:
http://www.phonearena.com/news/MotoBlurred-ICS-screenshots-for-the-RAZR-leak-out_id26273
hello moto
Looks a lot better then the touchwiz version.
What's a Tuna?
the hardware codenames for the LTE and GSM variants of the nexus before release were toro and maguro, both examples of sushi/tuna, so the term 'tuna' has become the phone's nickname
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