ThatObviousUser
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Ah yeah, cool. And it gets the updates too right?
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Circle T
Member
Well, it hasn't had any updates since I installed it, but it shows up in my list of apps, both on the phone and Market website, so if/when they update it, I'm assuming it will.
The recent security issues with it were apparently handled server-side with them, as the app never got an update, even after Google said they fixed things.
ThatObviousUser
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Even the reset one not server side though? Or I guess I assumed it wasn't.
Circle T
Member
Yea, I'm not sure. I've only had it installed a couple weeks (since that D-L article). According to the Market website, the app's last update was a day or so before I installed. I figured after the recent security issues, they would update the app, but there never was one. I used it just yesterday, though, and everything worked fine.
ThatObviousUser
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Hrm interesting, I'll keep it in mind then.
Lion Heart
Banned
Neogaf... Ive been waiting for Swype since i got this phone during Christmas. The stock keyboard was a pain in my fat fingered ass and it hurt my enjoyment of this phone. That's all history because this shit is cash!!!! Fucking lightning fast and fun as hell.
I love this phone. I've been playing with that minimalistic text app and I really like it. Does gaf have any other must have apps that I should know about? I'm running nova launcher by the way, which is also pretty great. Only thing I'm currentyl missing is a logo for my gaf bookmark that goes with my icon set.
If you look in the webapp thread you could probably pimp one of the minimalist icons from the mockups.
newdayrocks
Member
Can anyone recommend a good video-conversion app for OSX that I can use to convert a video for my GN? Also, what's the best app to use for playing the video on my GN?
RoadHazard
Gold Member
Don't know about the first question, but for videos you should check out DicePlayer. It's hardware-accelerated and plays 720p files without a hitch. Unfortunately only an ad-supported version is available at the moment.
Its a fantastic player. I had my GN underclocked to 700mhz and it handled 1080p video flawlessly.
RoadHazard
Gold Member
I haven't even tried playing a 1080p video (really no reason unless you just have a 1080p video and don't feel like converting it to 720p), but I guess I should!
EDIT: Ok, I downloaded the 1080p version of Big Buck Bunny and copied it over to the phone, and yep, absolutely flawless playback in DicePlayer. Also, the ads aren't really that annoying, since they only appear when you bring up the playback controls. I can live with that.
just dont disable the verizon login service if you want to use any verizon apps. You need it for NFL Mobile and NHL Scorecenter Premium.
ThatObviousUser
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NFL? What's that? Near Field Linking, like NFC?
So since this is stock Android it has tethering built in still right? That hasn't been cut?
So, I've been having browser issues. I'll use the Secondapps GAF site as an example: the forum list shows up fine, as does whatever forum I choose. But if I go to a thread, once I scroll down past one screen's worth of webpage, I see a static image of the thread list that continues until I scroll past where the thread list would have ended. It's like the browser forgets to redraw that portion of the new page. If I switch my phone's orientation, it shows up perfectly, but this is getting horrifically annoying.
Any thoughts?
Any thoughts?
NFL? What's that? Near Field Linking, like NFC?
So since this is stock Android it has tethering built in still right? That hasn't been cut?
Built in, but you have to pay for it.
ThatObviousUser
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Lameness. What's the rates? If I rooted could I get it for free?
Or you could just use this https://market.android.com/details?id=com.koushikdutta.tether
RoadHazard
Gold Member
This is really bewildering to me. Paying extra for tethering doesn't exist here, and I fail to see how American carriers justify it. To me that's essentially like if you had to pay extra to your ISP for every new device you add to your home WLAN. Why do carriers care which device the data you download ends up on in the end?
Is the reasoning that computers use up more data (in which case I could kind of understand the reasoning - but only for truly unlimited data plans)? Or is it just a "let's grab more cash because we can, without explaining why" situation?
Circle T
Member
Yup. I've been running this app since I got my Droid Charge, and as mentioned earlier in this thread, even after averaging like 8-10GB/mo, they've never said a word to me.....
http://code.google.com/p/android-wifi-tether/
The latter.
I think I might pull the trigger on this one, what do you guys think?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...Cell_Phones&hash=item35b9b83a1e#ht_500wt_1140
But before I do, is there anything else I should double check? And do I have to worry about a SIM card? Like, if I sell my iPhone, should I keep the SIM card? I don't really understand how they work, tbh. Never had to deal with them.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Samsung-Gal...Cell_Phones&hash=item35b9b83a1e#ht_500wt_1140
But before I do, is there anything else I should double check? And do I have to worry about a SIM card? Like, if I sell my iPhone, should I keep the SIM card? I don't really understand how they work, tbh. Never had to deal with them.
You should keep your Sim card.
Unless you want the buyer to use your account...
I don't think the iPhone Sim will work in the Nexus though. I think the iPhone users a micro SIM?
Circle T
Member
The Verizon Nexus also uses a Micro SIM, but the one that comes with an iPhone 4S will not work anyway. The 4S has a standard 3G SIM, whereas the Nexus needs a 4G LTE SIM.
So yes, keep your SIM, but you'll have to stop at a Verizon store and swap it out for a 4G LTE SIM. Simple thing, should take no more than about 5-10 mins to get the new SIM and Phone activated on your account.
Thanks, guys. Really appreciate the help. Does the eBay item I'm looking at seem like a good one? I might pull the trigger and order it. I'm gonna see if she'll accept $460 instead of the $495, though, just for fun to see what happens.
So the person selling this phone probably is keeping her SIM as well, right? I hope there won't be an issue of her sending me the phone with her SIM and then she needs it back :lol
So the person selling this phone probably is keeping her SIM as well, right? I hope there won't be an issue of her sending me the phone with her SIM and then she needs it back :lol
AlphaDragoon
Member
Just did this, works like a charm. Awesome.
That's ebay for you. Hope everything works out for you. You can always sell it if it doesn't appeal.
Oh wow, I really should have clicked the link. Didn't think it was a Verizon Nexus.
The Verizon iphone has a SIM in it?
Circle T
Member
If I remember correctly, it comes with a Vodafone SIM for "World" use. Can't be activated on a GSM carrier, but will allow international roaming.
*Edit* - This is the 4S we're talking about, btw. The Verizon iPhone 4 didn't have a SIM slot, and was CDMA only.
The Faceless Master
Member
some US ISP's used to do that!
I'm under the suspicion that 4.0 has tethering flags that previous versions of android do not-I've tethered with my nexus one without issue for over a year and the first time I do so after installing a 4.0 rom, I got a text from at&t informing me that tethering requires a plan. I'm a little afraid to try again as I don't want to get kicked off the plan.
Hasn't AT&T just been getting more aggressive about tethering recently? Remember reading a story about it.
TouchMyBox
Member
So when I was running 4.0.1 on my tuna, my calendar had holidays and whatnot on it. I updated to 4.0.2 and now I get no holidays on my calendar.
What's up with that?
What's up with that?
So I'm getting the Verizon 4G LTE version. Couple quick questions:
1. How many versions are there? Does the unlocked version work with all network types? Just curious.
2. Since I'm getting it used, is there a way I can reset it so that it's just like it was out-of-the-box?
3. On the Android Market website, it still has all my records for my old Motorola Droid? Is there a way I can "deregister" my Moto Droid from the site? It's not gonna download all the apps I previously had on my Droid to my Galaxy Nexus, will it?
4. When I go into a Verizon store to activate it to my number, will I be charged?
1. How many versions are there? Does the unlocked version work with all network types? Just curious.
2. Since I'm getting it used, is there a way I can reset it so that it's just like it was out-of-the-box?
3. On the Android Market website, it still has all my records for my old Motorola Droid? Is there a way I can "deregister" my Moto Droid from the site? It's not gonna download all the apps I previously had on my Droid to my Galaxy Nexus, will it?
4. When I go into a Verizon store to activate it to my number, will I be charged?
Circle T
Member
1. Two; the LTE version you are getting, and the GSM version. LTE version only works on Verizon, GSM version works worldwide on any GSM carrier.
2. Yes (Settings --> Backup & Reset --> Factory Data Reset). You'll have a factory fresh Nexus after doing that.
3. It might, but I wouldn't count on it. And yes, you can "Hide" the Droid from the website, but all your old apps will still be listed for download if you need them
4. You shouldn't be charged. Just tell them you want to change devices, nothing more. They'll give you a LTE SIM, remove the iPhone from your account, and add the Nexus.
ThatObviousUser
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So the $99 version on Verizon is the best deal for this, yeah?
Bboy AJ
My dog was murdered by a 3.5mm audio port and I will not rest until the standard is dead
Yeah.
ThatObviousUser
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Oops I meant Amazon.
RoadHazard
Gold Member
Just gonna clarify this one a bit: No, you can't deregister your old phone. I have a bunch of phones registered there for various reasons (old phone, borrowed phone, etc.), but I only physically have one of them. Can't get rid of the others. But as mentioned above, you can hide phones, so they don't show up in the list of devices available when remotely installing an app.
And for the second part of the question: When you first boot your new phone, it will ask you whether or not you want to download the apps and settings you have previously synced to your Google account, and also whether or not you want apps and settings on the new phone to be synced to your account. If you want a completely "fresh" experience, you'll want to uncheck that first option.
Circle T
Member
I've never, personally, had that thing work. I always leave it checked, but none of my apps ever download and install. [/shrug]
They always do for me...and I always stop them and use Titanium right away. I don't uncheck the box because I do want it to backup stuff, just don't care for the auto Market downloads.
Circle T
Member
I wonder if my multitude of devices is what causes this? Since I have 3 devices active on my account at any one time, maybe it doesn't do this because it doesn't know what apps I'd want?
That's my only guess because, like I said, never once has that worked. I've had phones update apps ON the device by themselves (Gmail, Maps, etc), but never install other apps.
Oh well.
Same here. It happened when I first got my D2 (but never saw the option, it just downloaded automatically), but now that you mention the multiple-device thing, that might be it. Haven't seen it happen since, but I don't recall if this was the case after I got my Transformer.
The only thing that will auto-download (and usually not reliably) are paid-for apps. Everything else I have to skim through a huge list (usually the PC Android Marketplace) to find what I had previously installed.
newdayrocks
Member
Unlocked, rooted, and flashed 4.0.4 to my LTE GN last night based on information here. Once I got some drivers issues sorted out it was all incredibly easy.
It's all incredibly fasts and smooth, and I'd say the battery life is definitely imp[roved so far.
It's all incredibly fasts and smooth, and I'd say the battery life is definitely imp[roved so far.
RoadHazard
Gold Member
Those are two different checkboxes (one to download your synced apps and settings, one to enable syncing of the new phone's stuff). At least they are in ICS. Weren't they before?
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