Kiraly
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That is such a small feature that you will probably use only for a small amount of time until the novelty wears off, I wouldn't let your decision be based upon that.
There might even be an app that mimics this feature in the app store.
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That is such a small feature that you will probably use only for a small amount of time until the novelty wears off, I wouldn't let your decision be based upon that.
There might even be an app that mimics this feature in the app store.
Seems like the dev ran into trouble with Facebook and had to unpublish the app. More info on the Facebook page for haxsync.
No I don't think there is a way... Is a feature that stock rom doesn't have which the other roms do have.
Can anyone tell me what's the average price for getting some of the major flagship phones off-contract (and SIM unlocked) at the moment in the US?
I am in Europe and I plan to visit the US kinda soon and here although many phones retail for 600 EUR or so you can easily get them for 400+ EUR. For example LG G2 is at 400, Galaxy S4 at 410 and HTC One at 450. This is still like paying around 600$ by the way.
How are things in the US? I feel like prices tend to fluctuate less over there, but then maybe I am mistaken.
I am in Europe and I plan to visit the US kinda soon and here although many phones retail for 600 EUR or so you can easily get them for 400+ EUR. For example LG G2 is at 400, Galaxy S4 at 410 and HTC One at 450. This is still like paying around 600$ by the way.
How are things in the US? I feel like prices tend to fluctuate less over there, but then maybe I am mistaken.
Fjolle
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*sigh*... That's just great. Thanks Larry! I guess that this is one time when it's a good thing that I don't have that many friends.
zomgbbqftw
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Cheaper in Europe for sure. The US phone market is nowhere near as competitive as ours.
Google and Facebook had some issue where Facebook wanted ownership of any contacts it synced and Google didn't want to allow that and so now they just don't play well with each other. Android OEMs sidestep that little disagreement so they usually have Facebook integration.
Guys, if I want to install a custom ROM (currently on unrooted, stock Galaxy Nexus) what would be the best way to do a backup? I really don't want to install and setup all those apps again. And what about SMS and stuff like that? Would a backup via ADB or Carbon/Helium be enough?
It's not just higher price, there is almost no way to buy unlocked phone in person. Nowadays there are almost no third party independent phone retailer. You have to walk into one of the 4 major carriers and buy a "locked" phone from them, or your order it online from website you have never heard off (usually based outside of US).
I sugguest you bring an European unlocked phone over, it will run in HSDPA (3.5G) speed on both T-Mobile and ATT. Trust me at lease on Tmobile, there is almost no difference between 3.5G and LTE in real world.
Root it and backup with Titanium Backup, simple and straight forward.
Wouldn't I need to wipe when rooting in the first place?
The Faceless Master
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nah, using both cameras at once is something the OEM has to bake in.
I have rooted 10+ android devices, only one required freshing a new rom (Samsung Note 1).
What stupid phone is this? N5? Well if its the case bite the bullet and do it.
Galaxy Nexus, as I wrote in my original question. And yes I am willing to do that but I want to know how to best backup my data before wiping my device:
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Every phone ever. At least in my experience.
This is why you unlock the bootloader first thing when you get the phone before doing anything else. Standard Android practice. Although wiping the phone for me is no huge issue as I have everything backed up with Google servers for contacts/calendar/email/music/photos. All apps get re-installed too when you first log in.
I have reinstalled shit on plenty of phones. In my experience only very few app need deep customization, for example my Podcast app. But they usually give you option to make a backup locally to your SD card.
You can go through your app list. Its not as much work as you think. Also, remember even if you backup your apps, its only recommended to restore your third party apps. It's not recommended to restore google apps if you have new rom.
Anyway if I were you I would sell the GN and get a new phone. It's not worth the effort to tinker with such an old phone.
I got a large SSD for my Lenovo x301 laptop. I am having a hard time getting motivated to do the backup and ghost procedure to upgrade my SSD. Its the same reason. If the hardware is old I have no motivation to upgrade it.
Combichristoffersen
Combovers don't work when there is no hair
True. I ended up going with the Z1C for the better specs/better camera.
Emperor Bohe
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does nexus 5 have any icon packs similar to m'flat for ios7? can you even change icons on a nexus 5 (I don't own one, but I'm planning on getting one)
Battersea Power Station
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Emperor Bohe
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awesome. thank you!
I'm not surprised because every Sony device gets a few dozen spec leaks because of AnTuTu. If you read enough tech websites, you know which Sony phones are going to come out a few months before they are even announced.
I...wouldn't put it past Sony to accidentally block AnTuTu on retail devices though.
That's probably the case but even their low and mid range phones get leaked two months before their announcement. Unless Sony consciously leaks everything they have, they're definitely worse than any other mobile company at keeping stuff secret.
Even iPhones don't leak as many details as Sony's low end $150 single core crap.
Even iPhones don't leak as many details as Sony's low end $150 single core crap.
For the record, Helium Backup without root works, but will not restore some apps for unknown reason. Also all apps who use the accounts feature of android need to be setup manually again. Still much better than installing and setting up everything by hand though.
I don't really want to void the warranty of my phone first thing after getting it
I am a poor student. And the GNex is perfectly fine. It just needed a software upgrade.
Nicktendo86
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Not sure if this is thread worth so posting here for the moment, our good friend Judge Lucy Koh as judged that Samsung have infringed on Apple's autocomplete patent. This one could have far reaching implications... The thing that really annoys me though is the BBC have included a picture with the caption "The ruling included this image of Samsung's user interface", it is clearly a screenshot of a Galaxy Nexus so is Google's user interface!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-25842637
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-25842637
For the record, Helium Backup without root works, but will not restore some apps for unknown reason. Also all apps who use the accounts feature of android need to be setup manually again. Still much better than installing and setting up everything by hand though.
I don't really want to void the warranty of my phone first thing after getting it
Not sure about manufacturer phones but on a nexus it's so easy to unlock/relock the bootloader. Once it's relocked I don't think there's a way to tell you've unlocked it in the first place.
I haven't read a Florian blog in ages, by the way he writes I swear he's a gaffer that I won't name.
zomgbbqftw
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2120mAh battery with a full HD screen and S800.
Right. Good one Sharp.
Right. Good one Sharp.
Sounds like a Nexus candidate.
Aquos mini SHL24
4.5" 1920x1080
Snapdragon 800
Waterproof
2,120mAh
124 x 63 x 9.9mm
Dear fucking lord
Japan only
Meh. It's not like you can see the resolution. Get the Z1 mini you can save some power with a 720p screen. Plus better camera.
The Faceless Master
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for people who carry two phones.
All Google knows how to do is steal apparently.
http://www.businesswire.com/news/ho...oogle-Infringed-SimpleAir-Patent#.UuBUsBAo4wE
Edit: I just realized the source is a press release from simpleair....hmm
http://www.businesswire.com/news/ho...oogle-Infringed-SimpleAir-Patent#.UuBUsBAo4wE
Edit: I just realized the source is a press release from simpleair....hmm
The Faceless Master
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East TX
First sentence of the article:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...n-nortel-patents-expensive-settlement-likely/
http://www.androidpolice.com/2014/0...n-nortel-patents-expensive-settlement-likely/
Halcyon
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Ugh this is frustrating.
I got a Moto G yesterday and after having to drive around all over town trying to find the T-Mobile 100 voice minute $30 plan activation kit, I finally got it set up.
I've spent most of this morning trying to configure Google Voice and figure out how to best display the calls and text messaging.
I don't really think there's going to be an option that isn't going to be "less than ideal" with how this has to be set up. All my SMS messages are currently going through Google Voice which I don't like but can't find a better alternative. The T-Mobile data service where I'm working has dropped to 1 bar of the not even 3g stuff.
I'm gonna go out at lunch and try to make a call over the data plan to see if it is even worth doing all this. If not I think i'm gonna try $45 straight talk plan from walmart.
Does anybody else use the $30 tmobile plan?
I got a Moto G yesterday and after having to drive around all over town trying to find the T-Mobile 100 voice minute $30 plan activation kit, I finally got it set up.
I've spent most of this morning trying to configure Google Voice and figure out how to best display the calls and text messaging.
I don't really think there's going to be an option that isn't going to be "less than ideal" with how this has to be set up. All my SMS messages are currently going through Google Voice which I don't like but can't find a better alternative. The T-Mobile data service where I'm working has dropped to 1 bar of the not even 3g stuff.
I'm gonna go out at lunch and try to make a call over the data plan to see if it is even worth doing all this. If not I think i'm gonna try $45 straight talk plan from walmart.
Does anybody else use the $30 tmobile plan?
jaydogg691
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Just got this baby yesterday. First impressions: it's big (compared to the GS4) and the screen isn't all that great (compared to the GS4), but man is this thing sexy.
I was on the $60 plan and ditched it because i couldn't get service in my office. Also, did you turn off voicemail from tmo? google voice won't work if you don't in my experience.
gophone has a $40 200MB unlimited text plan. I went to gophone to get at&t coverage and it's great so far. Probably worth the extra $10.
Halcyon
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I'm definitely not happy with t-mobile's service. I have google voice working because i changed my number anyway so if i give it out it will be the google voice number which goes to GV. I think the straight talk uses the at&t towers mixed with t-mobile's so i i'm gonna try it next month.
If that fails i'm gonna just spend the money on a $60 verizon plan.
Junior Mint
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.motorola.MotGallery2
New Moto Gallery for Moto users. Looks good.
New Moto Gallery for Moto users. Looks good.
Moto beating Google at their own game. Again.
The Broken Ska Record
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This has me very tempted to root my phone, but I don't want to use CFW.
Does this support photosphere? if not then QuickPic is still the king.
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