Android: Phone News and Discussion Thread
#6161
I'm Down Right Fierce!
^ Very true. Like I told you guys, I lost my Atrix in Vegas a few weeks ago... which had a class 10 32gb sd card in there.
I think I had my titanium back up files on the externs sd card, and thankfully I didn't back up any of my personal data sensitive apps... but it still scared me shitless and I changed all my passwords.
I think I had my titanium back up files on the externs sd card, and thankfully I didn't back up any of my personal data sensitive apps... but it still scared me shitless and I changed all my passwords.
#6162
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
First charge on JellyB TSM v6:
Respectable, but not great.
Respectable, but not great.
#6163
Safety Car
Placed my sim back on my Nexus. So far so good. I hope they don't do a sweep for a while. Someone on XDA said it was their fourth time getting flagged and just kept calling AT&T to bring it back to the MediaNet plan. I guess I'll keep doing the same until I get tired of it or at least until I can get to the next Nexus device. Lol.
#6164
Safety Car
Dan Morrill's response about the current Nexus rumors:
https://plus.google.com/112413860260...ts/ikqmhF4v7a8
For those that don't know he's one of the lead Android developers. Either the rumors going around are very wrong or he's trolling.
Reading rumor sites.... LOL.
For those that don't know he's one of the lead Android developers. Either the rumors going around are very wrong or he's trolling.
#6165
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
^ I love the responses
The iDroid 5S
The iDroid 5S
#6166
Suzuka Master
he's gotta be trolling haha, i dont think the rumors could be that off, right?
#6167
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
The rumors have been going for so long. For him to say lol to them now, when one of them is being unveiled this month, just seems to me like hes trolling.
#6168
Safety Car
Well now JBQ is saying the same:
https://plus.google.com/app/plus/mp/...tfbrwqmz12pghk
I'm sure some of the rumors are true. What I find amazing is how much of a secret they've kept this one. I mean no one even knows what it looks like yet and its supposed to be out soon. This is almost Apple like in secrecy. Well the old Apple anyway. Lol. The new Apple has had leaks every which way.
"LOL" indeed.
Cc: +Dan Morrill
Cc: +Dan Morrill
Those days it seems like there are entire chains of posts, where one blog posts an unsubstantiated article, another re-posts it as a rumor, another re-posts it as a leak, another re-posts it as a fact, and it then gets translated into other languages where the subtlety of the attribution chain gets lost, and people take it as certainty.
Given my job, I happen to know the plan for the next release: the version number, the target release date, the hardware, the feature set, and it's really hilarious to compare that to the rumors.
Given my job, I happen to know the plan for the next release: the version number, the target release date, the hardware, the feature set, and it's really hilarious to compare that to the rumors.
https://plus.google.com/app/plus/mp/...tfbrwqmz12pghk
I'm sure some of the rumors are true. What I find amazing is how much of a secret they've kept this one. I mean no one even knows what it looks like yet and its supposed to be out soon. This is almost Apple like in secrecy. Well the old Apple anyway. Lol. The new Apple has had leaks every which way.
Last edited by CGFebTSX04; 10-06-2012 at 06:01 PM.
#6169
Suzuka Master
maybe the thing about multiple nexus devices is just false??
cause apparently modaco doesnt agree on a rumor unless he's 100%sure and he's sure about the LG nexus.
cause apparently modaco doesnt agree on a rumor unless he's 100%sure and he's sure about the LG nexus.
#6170
Safety Car
And there you have it:
http://androidandme.com/2012/10/news...ors-were-fake/
So LG as Nexus is a possibility still. The rest is all unknown.
We now know why Google was laughing at recent rumor reports. It was brought to our attention that the details contained in the post Rumor: Android 4.2 to feature Project Roadrunner, new Play store, Customization Center, enhanced Google Now were fake. A rumor is a rumor, but we try to post only the ones that we can verify with multiple sources and we believe to be true. I apologize for failing to confirm this rumor with multiple sources and spreading false information. While we are on the topic of rumors, we still believe the LG Nexus details to be true and we believe it will launch with Android 4.2.
So LG as Nexus is a possibility still. The rest is all unknown.
The following 2 users liked this post by CGFebTSX04:
civicdrivr (10-07-2012),
speedemon90 (10-08-2012)
#6171
Suzuka Master
you know i dont like how google now works for professional sports but not ncaa haha, i care more about ncaa football than nfl
#6172
Safety Car
International Note II Review from The Verge:
http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/8/34...note-ii-review
When first announced, the Galaxy Note II looked and felt very much like a supersized Galaxy S III with a slightly fancier stylus attached. After spending some quality time with it, I’ve come to the conclusion that that’s exactly what it is. And that’s a good, nay, a very good thing indeed. The S Pen has matured and improved in subtle but significant ways, while the GS III formula has only been upgraded with a larger battery and an even more generous screen size. At nearly 5 inches, Samsung’s flagship 2012 phone is already too big for a lot of people to comfortably use one-handed, so why should they not opt for the larger, but also more capable, Galaxy Note II?
Relative to its predecessor, the Galaxy Note II is a clear and unequivocal upgrade. It’s now more powerful, lasts even longer, and ships with the best software that Samsung has yet put on an Android device. It doesn’t feel as characterful or quirky as the original Galaxy Note, and it is indeed festooned with superfluous apps and software presets, but those are small hurdles you can either disable or avoid. The commercial success of the first Galaxy Note came as a surprise, however the same won’t be true of the Galaxy Note II. It represents the best possible marriage of the Note lineage and Samsung’s 2012 technology and is likely to cement the Korean company’s position as the premier Android device maker.
Relative to its predecessor, the Galaxy Note II is a clear and unequivocal upgrade. It’s now more powerful, lasts even longer, and ships with the best software that Samsung has yet put on an Android device. It doesn’t feel as characterful or quirky as the original Galaxy Note, and it is indeed festooned with superfluous apps and software presets, but those are small hurdles you can either disable or avoid. The commercial success of the first Galaxy Note came as a surprise, however the same won’t be true of the Galaxy Note II. It represents the best possible marriage of the Note lineage and Samsung’s 2012 technology and is likely to cement the Korean company’s position as the premier Android device maker.
#6173
Moderator Alumnus
If you can handle giving up one handed usage (for the most part), it doesn't get much better than the Note II. I had lots of little issues with the Note 1, but I'd really have to struggle to find something to complain about with the Note 2. (apps2sd not working anymore sucks, but directory bind really reduces that need).
The multitasking thing is really really nice, and I can't imagine using it on a smaller phone. It's already pretty cramped on the Note, especially when you need to type too.
- Frank
The multitasking thing is really really nice, and I can't imagine using it on a smaller phone. It's already pretty cramped on the Note, especially when you need to type too.
- Frank
#6174
Moderator Alumnus
It has External SD, but it doesn't really allow you to put anything too 'interesting' on the external card.
What we need is a titanium excrypted backup.
- Frank
The following users liked this post:
CGFebTSX04 (10-08-2012)
#6175
Race Director
Looks like Samsung has received FCC approval for the Note II (Verizon, ATT, T-Mobile).
http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/28/s...erizon-at-fcc/
Nothing for US Cellular in that article, although as noted, they already have it up for pre-order.
http://www.uscellular.com/uscellular...Id=prod1800172
It may just be an omission or an incomplete spec list, but Hotspot capability is not listed on the US Cellular page...
http://www.engadget.com/2012/09/28/s...erizon-at-fcc/
Nothing for US Cellular in that article, although as noted, they already have it up for pre-order.
http://www.uscellular.com/uscellular...Id=prod1800172
It may just be an omission or an incomplete spec list, but Hotspot capability is not listed on the US Cellular page...
Last edited by nfnsquared; 10-08-2012 at 01:15 PM.
#6177
Safety Car
Franco's latest kernel for the Nexus is blazing. Love it and I'm not even overclocked. He changed some settings in the LMK (Low Memory Killer) and the phone has never been smoother even when launching Google Now. I hope he continues to develop for this phone even when the new Nexus devices come out. Each time he updates his kernel, they get better and better.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1367341
http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1367341
#6178
Suzuka Master
google wallet may soon get p2p transfers. That would be pretty cool if true.
#6179
Suzuka Master
well since airdroid never worked for me, i found this other app where you can view and send texts through the browser. Also lets you do image sharing, phone locator and a spycam. But i just like it for the texting from the comp.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...8uYW5kcm9pZCJd
https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...8uYW5kcm9pZCJd
#6181
Suzuka Master
Tmobile: do your shit and get this phone!!
#6182
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
I want a new Nexus phone.
I wont buy an LG.
Google - Hook it up!
I wont buy an LG.
Google - Hook it up!
#6183
Safety Car
The rumored hardware specs seem nice. Google will be doing the software updates so that shouldn't be an issue. I like how they're keeping the curved phone motif with their Nexus line and that back is pretty cool.
#6185
Suzuka Master
yea like mike said google is handling it so LG just did hardware stuff so it will be fine.
I just hope I dont have to pay for an unlocked GSM model, rather use my upgrade for the phone.
are you talking about screen curve, or the back how the sides are curved?
I just hope I dont have to pay for an unlocked GSM model, rather use my upgrade for the phone.
are you talking about screen curve, or the back how the sides are curved?
#6186
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
I just dont like LG hardware.
#6187
Suzuka Master
I see, well i've never owned one so i can't say. I'd try it out, just because it has that Google brand on the back of it.
#6188
Safety Car
#6189
Suzuka Master
the back side curves make it fit more comfortably in the hand, much better than the iPhone 4/4s. Hated holding those things. Although the 5 is so thin that you really dont even notice the square edges.
And the curve glass makes it feel nice against the face
And the curve glass makes it feel nice against the face
#6190
Safety Car
100% agree. I like how it hugs the face and it just feels right in the hand. Its weird when I use other phones that don't have it. My bro got the iPhone 5 the other day and I used it today to make a phone call for a few minutes and did not like the feel of the edges digging into my palm.
#6191
Safety Car
Native Facebook app coming soon?
Remember when Mark Zuckerberg said that Facebook's HTML5 Android app was a mistake? Well, one of our tipsters, embedded deep inside the Social Network, has let us know that the native version for Google's mobile OS has entered final testing. As such, it won't be long before the software is ready for consumption by the public at large, give or take an angry Winklevii or two.
[Thanks, Anonymous]
[Thanks, Anonymous]
Maybe it'll be announced with the new Nexus.
#6192
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
I <3 the curved screen.
#6193
Suzuka Master
The verge app, just updated their app to follow the hollow theme. And its much better
#6194
Safety Car
I don't believe it'll be Holo. The guy on Reddit explained that it was more of a familiarity issue for regular users who are accessing Facebook through different mediums. They wanted it to be consistent across all platforms. I wish they did a Holo UI cause the majority of the Holo apps look awesome.
#6195
Suzuka Master
ohh makes sense I guess....
hey do you know how to keep cerberus on your phone even after a wipe. Everytime i get a new ROM i'm always redownloading it. I want it to be able to survive factory resets
hey do you know how to keep cerberus on your phone even after a wipe. Everytime i get a new ROM i'm always redownloading it. I want it to be able to survive factory resets
#6196
Safety Car
https://www.cerberusapp.com/download.php
Open up the zip file of the ROM. DONT extract it! Drag the apk into the /system/app/ folder. Flash the ROM. The apk should be in your system/app/ folder. If anyone tries to wipe/factory reset your phone it'll be restored as is. You have to do this every time you flash a new ROM unless the ROM restores everything in the /system/app/ folder when you flash. Most ROMs don't do this.
#6197
Suzuka Master
ahh i see, damn i dont wanna reflash it haha
edit: i wouldnt need to do a factory reset if i reflashed the same ROM with this apk in there right?
edit: i wouldnt need to do a factory reset if i reflashed the same ROM with this apk in there right?
#6198
Suzuka Master
one of the comments in the verge article
http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/8/34...google-android
"Im pretty sure this isnt a nexus…
exhibit a) The boot screen
exhibit b) the lack of pogo pin connectors
exhibit c) the guy who posted the pics has the device up for sale for crying out loud…"
guy makes some good points.
also from the pics it seems like they moved the headphone jack back to the top. Why!!!
http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/8/34...google-android
"Im pretty sure this isnt a nexus…
exhibit a) The boot screen
exhibit b) the lack of pogo pin connectors
exhibit c) the guy who posted the pics has the device up for sale for crying out loud…"
guy makes some good points.
also from the pics it seems like they moved the headphone jack back to the top. Why!!!
#6199
Safety Car
one of the comments in the verge article
http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/8/34...google-android
"Im pretty sure this isnt a nexus…
exhibit a) The boot screen
exhibit b) the lack of pogo pin connectors
exhibit c) the guy who posted the pics has the device up for sale for crying out loud…"
guy makes some good points.
also from the pics it seems like they moved the headphone jack back to the top. Why!!!
http://www.theverge.com/2012/10/8/34...google-android
"Im pretty sure this isnt a nexus…
exhibit a) The boot screen
exhibit b) the lack of pogo pin connectors
exhibit c) the guy who posted the pics has the device up for sale for crying out loud…"
guy makes some good points.
also from the pics it seems like they moved the headphone jack back to the top. Why!!!
#6200
Goodbye.
Security security security. I forget where Google mentioned it but it has to do with the External SD Card as being the weakest link when it comes to security of a mobile device. Google is trying to push into enterprise services and if you have a phone with a big weakness such as that, you'd never make it in there. Even JB has a Developer setting that prevents apps from accessing external SD Card info which you can tell the direction that they're going at. Sucks but that's one tradeoff I guess. Most of the OEMs that have External SD Slots hack it onto Android. I hope they start making 32 GB internals standard the next few months.
We got tired of seeing OEMs include many GB of internal storage for music, while users were still running out of space for apps and data. This approach lets us merge everything on one volume, which is way better.
-- Dan Morrill, Android engineer at Google
-- Dan Morrill, Android engineer at Google
Another benefit is that the host machine (when your device is connected to a computer) can't muck things up and molest the file system, as it doesn't have block-level access to the files. Instead, a proxy FUSE (Filesystem in Userspace) file system is used to mount a psuedo-SD card folder so that your computer can read and write to it via MTP. This means you won't get errors from incorrectly unmounting your phone, and the device still has access to all the data even while plugged into a PC.
The following 2 users liked this post by TSXy Luster:
CGFebTSX04 (10-09-2012),
ChodTheWacko (10-11-2012)