Android: Phone News and Discussion Thread
#1641
Three Wheelin'
hey guys searched but did not find the answer....
I just got the Tmobile g2 and im new to android OS, had a TP2 before. How can I set the MMS message of a contact to stay on longer? When I view a picture message it just stays on for a couple seconds then goes right back to the text message. Is there any setting that I can make this longer?
Also is there a setting somewhere that can make it so that when I click the contact's picture, it will dial that contact automatically? I had this feature in my TP2 and would love to set it up like that.
Thanks in advance all
I just got the Tmobile g2 and im new to android OS, had a TP2 before. How can I set the MMS message of a contact to stay on longer? When I view a picture message it just stays on for a couple seconds then goes right back to the text message. Is there any setting that I can make this longer?
Also is there a setting somewhere that can make it so that when I click the contact's picture, it will dial that contact automatically? I had this feature in my TP2 and would love to set it up like that.
Thanks in advance all
#1642
hey guys searched but did not find the answer....
I just got the Tmobile g2 and im new to android OS, had a TP2 before. How can I set the MMS message of a contact to stay on longer? When I view a picture message it just stays on for a couple seconds then goes right back to the text message. Is there any setting that I can make this longer?
Also is there a setting somewhere that can make it so that when I click the contact's picture, it will dial that contact automatically? I had this feature in my TP2 and would love to set it up like that.
Thanks in advance all
I just got the Tmobile g2 and im new to android OS, had a TP2 before. How can I set the MMS message of a contact to stay on longer? When I view a picture message it just stays on for a couple seconds then goes right back to the text message. Is there any setting that I can make this longer?
Also is there a setting somewhere that can make it so that when I click the contact's picture, it will dial that contact automatically? I had this feature in my TP2 and would love to set it up like that.
Thanks in advance all
add to home... shortcut...person... add person phone or text
#1643
Three Wheelin'
got it thanks...now only if i can find that setting for picture messages. grrr
#1644
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
Theres no setting, but when you open up the picture from the message tap the screen. You should see a time line and a pause button. Hit pause.
#1646
Earth-bound misfit
Thanks all of you who are taking the time to post such useful information here. It's been incredibly helpful!
![Cheers](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/cheers.gif)
#1647
Suzuka Master
So I was reading engadget and there was a post about the nexus s being overclocked to 1.2GHz and while reading the comments I came along this:
I dunno, it seems like this dethmashine guy knows what he is talking about, so overclocking is bad? I'd like to read up more on this, although there is little chance I will be overclocking my phone anyway. Maybe it will be more useful to you guys that want to do it.
dethmaShine:
This was one of my posts back in the day. It was actually a reply to someone's comment:
Pretty cool actually.
I don't know but the average MTBF for phones is approx 6-10 years.
And we buy new phones every couple of years or so. So it works out well.
The reason I won't subscribe to overclocking would be the sore effects of the process. Electromigration is one of the worst things to happen because when you overclock, the copper-aluminium wiring becomes thin and that has a severe effect on the chip. If you drastically change the speed of the processor from time to time, you are basically shifting the currents in a different direction with unequal polarity which were supposed to be in a symmetrical (even) bipolar form, i.e. High or Low for both sides have to be symmetrical and equal. Also, overclocking results in drawing large amounts of current. It is not linear with respect to the processor speed, it is exponential. i.e. you wouldn't draw 1.4x if you overclock at 1.4GHz from 1GHz, you would draw more than that. Also you degrade your chip by almost 15-20%. There may be a time when the chip fails to initialize or complete a process and you are left with a dead object. That's certainly not the case with phones but devices which have very less MTBF values.
Good luck with overclocking. I don't have an issue with you doing that. My point was that downloading an application or rooting your phone through terminal and changing some values doesn't make anyone any smarter. There's much more to it than meets the eye.
Cheers!
This was one of my posts back in the day. It was actually a reply to someone's comment:
Pretty cool actually.
I don't know but the average MTBF for phones is approx 6-10 years.
And we buy new phones every couple of years or so. So it works out well.
The reason I won't subscribe to overclocking would be the sore effects of the process. Electromigration is one of the worst things to happen because when you overclock, the copper-aluminium wiring becomes thin and that has a severe effect on the chip. If you drastically change the speed of the processor from time to time, you are basically shifting the currents in a different direction with unequal polarity which were supposed to be in a symmetrical (even) bipolar form, i.e. High or Low for both sides have to be symmetrical and equal. Also, overclocking results in drawing large amounts of current. It is not linear with respect to the processor speed, it is exponential. i.e. you wouldn't draw 1.4x if you overclock at 1.4GHz from 1GHz, you would draw more than that. Also you degrade your chip by almost 15-20%. There may be a time when the chip fails to initialize or complete a process and you are left with a dead object. That's certainly not the case with phones but devices which have very less MTBF values.
Good luck with overclocking. I don't have an issue with you doing that. My point was that downloading an application or rooting your phone through terminal and changing some values doesn't make anyone any smarter. There's much more to it than meets the eye.
Cheers!
PowerPaul86
That is not true.
Merely increasing the processor speed (from 1 Ghz to 1.4) without changing the vcore does draw even less than 1.4x power, because there is only a very small increase in voltage flowing through the CPU.
Only if you increase the vcore it will result in exponential growth, because P = U²/R (where R is almost constant here)
That is not true.
Merely increasing the processor speed (from 1 Ghz to 1.4) without changing the vcore does draw even less than 1.4x power, because there is only a very small increase in voltage flowing through the CPU.
Only if you increase the vcore it will result in exponential growth, because P = U²/R (where R is almost constant here)
dethmaShine:
OK.
It's been a while I have actually gone through a physics book as I am out on a placement. But I'll tell you what I remember.
P = V^2/R is based on ohm's law but these currents that we are talking about don't obey Ohm's law at all. These semi conductor devices have their own equations for different conditions. If you would substitute V = IR, you would get the desired answer but thats wrong. These are not ohmic devices. They would behave like one only on a particular range which is also based on temperature and other conditions. Also, P = V^2/R isn't the correct formula. It is only true for real power systems. There's too much theory on it.
These currents and voltages are different and are related to each other in terms of second order equations. There's a lot of theory defining these concepts and you must go through them. Also, don't try wiki as it doesn't have the complete info. If only you could study about the semi conductor devices, transistors, etc. you would know about it.
Also, let me know if you wish to read some stuff, I can point you out to some good material.
OK.
It's been a while I have actually gone through a physics book as I am out on a placement. But I'll tell you what I remember.
P = V^2/R is based on ohm's law but these currents that we are talking about don't obey Ohm's law at all. These semi conductor devices have their own equations for different conditions. If you would substitute V = IR, you would get the desired answer but thats wrong. These are not ohmic devices. They would behave like one only on a particular range which is also based on temperature and other conditions. Also, P = V^2/R isn't the correct formula. It is only true for real power systems. There's too much theory on it.
These currents and voltages are different and are related to each other in terms of second order equations. There's a lot of theory defining these concepts and you must go through them. Also, don't try wiki as it doesn't have the complete info. If only you could study about the semi conductor devices, transistors, etc. you would know about it.
Also, let me know if you wish to read some stuff, I can point you out to some good material.
I dunno, it seems like this dethmashine guy knows what he is talking about, so overclocking is bad? I'd like to read up more on this, although there is little chance I will be overclocking my phone anyway. Maybe it will be more useful to you guys that want to do it.
#1648
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
There are always those that think the long term effects of overclocking are not worth the risk. But these are long term effects. Theyre boosting the speed by a small amount. You would trade up to a new phone before you begin to notice any negative effects. What he says makes sense, but Ive overclocked every Android phone Ive owned (aside from the NS as bluetooth isnt working on the OC kernel last I checked), and I havent seen one side effect. I ran my G1 at 600+mhz and my Slide at 806mhz and they worked just as normal (but, faster).
Now, if you went from 1ghz to lets say 2ghz, then you may notice some problems sooner (that is, if the phone wont keep rebooting on you).
Now, if you went from 1ghz to lets say 2ghz, then you may notice some problems sooner (that is, if the phone wont keep rebooting on you).
Last edited by civicdrivr; 01-03-2011 at 04:14 PM.
#1649
Suzuka Master
I see, when you are talking about long term, exactly how long is long term. I'm pretty sure I'd try to keep the phone a year and a half to two years. I've had my iphone for a year and a half.
And yea, the kernel for the Nexus S disables bluetooth at the moment.
Is it hard, overclocking? Or is it pretty straightforward.
And yea, the kernel for the Nexus S disables bluetooth at the moment.
Is it hard, overclocking? Or is it pretty straightforward.
#1650
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
Lately, I havent heard of anyone keeping a smart phone for over a year. They usually upgrade. So I wouldnt know how long it would take to maybe show adverse effects.
OC'ing is relatively easy. Just flash the kernel and install SetCPU to choose frequencies.
OC'ing is relatively easy. Just flash the kernel and install SetCPU to choose frequencies.
#1651
Moderator
I grew out of the oc business. I havent done anything intensive on the phone that is begging for an oc processor. Also, i cherish my battery life a lot
#1652
Safety Car
OCing can be bad but you wont notice it having any real negative effects unless you always run it at that speed for quite a while. Most phones are actually underclocked for battery purposes. Also the speed can be modified according to CPU usage so it will overclock and underclock as needed so it may actually help preserve the phone's CPU in the long run and help the battery if set up properly.
#1654
Three Wheelin'
and this is why we keep coming back to get our Azine dose every day or every second...not just about cars but all the other the topics. My fav thread is the "just body" thread in LNN..lol.
#1655
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
#1656
Suzuka Master
![Woot](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/woot.gif)
It arrived!!
#1657
Suzuka Master
Why doesnt the nexus s have the new market yet? Is there something I'm supposed to do?
And any must have apps you guys recommend??
And any must have apps you guys recommend??
#1658
My Garage
#1659
Safety Car
Homescreen --> Menu --> Manage Applications --> All --> Market --> Force Stop and Clear data
When you reopen the market it'll give you the terms again and hopefully update. If not, you're not really missing too much with the old market since its just an interface update. It'll update on its own eventually. If you really must have it, then you have to root the phone and install it manually.
#1660
Safety Car
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=884
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=530
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=698851 (Hasn't been updated in a while)
#1661
Sync your gmail account to www.appbrain.com then it'll recommend apps based on what you have installed. Check these threads at XDA for suggestions (some apps require root - they usually say which ones):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=884
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=530
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=698851 (Hasn't been updated in a while)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=884
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=530
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=698851 (Hasn't been updated in a while)
![Too Cool](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/toocool.gif)
USE appbrain! It is really sweet! That would be my suggestion!
#1662
Sanest Florida Man
A little honeycomb preview....
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#1663
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
^That video is private.
Im running ADW EX now. I love it. I was running Launcher Pro but ADW is 1/3rd the size of it and runs smoother. The screen transitions are nice too.
Im running ADW EX now. I love it. I was running Launcher Pro but ADW is 1/3rd the size of it and runs smoother. The screen transitions are nice too.
#1664
Sanest Florida Man
It wasn't when I watched it. here you go
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![Big Grin](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
#1665
Suzuka Master
Sync your gmail account to www.appbrain.com then it'll recommend apps based on what you have installed. Check these threads at XDA for suggestions (some apps require root - they usually say which ones):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=884
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=530
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=698851 (Hasn't been updated in a while)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=884
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=530
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=698851 (Hasn't been updated in a while)
I'll check out appbrain also.
#1667
Sanest Florida Man
Screw 2.3 Gingerbread! That shit ancient! I gots to have that new joint! 2.4! That's what's hot on da skreets rite naw!
![](https://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/01/android-24-tweakers.jpg)
http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/a...-sony-ericsso/
![](https://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/01/android-24-tweakers.jpg)
http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/a...-sony-ericsso/
#1668
Suzuka Master
Perks of having a nexus s, I know I'm getting the update
![Big Grin](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
#1669
Sanest Florida Man
#1670
Suzuka Master
what security app are you guys using?
Lookout security?
Lookout security?
#1671
Safety Car
![2 Cents](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/2cents.gif)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGDWH6lvpLg
#1672
Safety Car
As far as losing the phone, I'm using PhoneLocator Pro:
http://www.appbrain.com/app/phoneloc.../com.rvo.plpro
As far as scanning for viruses and spyware, none. As long as you're not installing random apps you find on websites and you know its a trusted site, the chances of getting viruses or spyware on your phone are slim to none. So you're just wasting resources with apps that "scan" for such. I've been using Android for a while and have never encountered such viruses or spywares and I've been installing a lot of apps and running without a scanner from day one.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/phoneloc.../com.rvo.plpro
As far as scanning for viruses and spyware, none. As long as you're not installing random apps you find on websites and you know its a trusted site, the chances of getting viruses or spyware on your phone are slim to none. So you're just wasting resources with apps that "scan" for such. I've been using Android for a while and have never encountered such viruses or spywares and I've been installing a lot of apps and running without a scanner from day one.
#1673
Safety Car
That new Motorola Atrix 4G for ATT is looking pretty interesting. QHD resolution, Tegra 2 and the word is Motorola will be doing OTA updates so you get faster updates straight from Motorola.
The dock accessories also make it act like a portable mini computer:
http://www.viddler.com/explore/engadget/videos/2252/ (Can't embed it)
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/m...dock-hands-on/
![Yum](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/yum.gif)
http://www.viddler.com/explore/engadget/videos/2252/ (Can't embed it)
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/m...dock-hands-on/
Last edited by CGFebTSX04; 01-06-2011 at 08:45 AM.
#1675
Safety Car
Engadget just posted a UI demo of Honeycomb:
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2011/01/06/g...d-tour-of-the/
Google's Android 3.0 Honeycomb for tablets: a guided tour of the UI (video)
By Ross Miller posted Jan 6th 2011 1:44PM
Feature
A funny thing happened after Google posted (and subsequently pulled) its Android 3.0 Honeycomb video: T-Mobile celebrated its G-Slate announcement by posting the same video. And about six more after that (to be fair, they're also on the Motorola / Verizon Xoom we demoed). Today it was made official during Verizon's keynote, with Google itself narrating a hands-on demo. We've scrutinized these videos to no end and we think we've come up with the most complete picture of Google's tablet OS experience at this point. Join us after the break for all the goods.
Android 3.0 Honeycomb in pictures
Motorola Xoom Honeycomb UI photos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5LNJ...layer_embedded
Overview. We learned today at the Verizon keynote that former webOS design guru (now a Google UX Director) Matias Duarte played a big part in the art direction, and frankly, that's a very good thing. The new interface shows a near-unified aesthetic, a marked improvement over what we've seen so far from Android.
After all the live wallpapers we've born witness to since Eclair hit the scene, it was actually a bit of a surprise that this blue-tinted background is completely static in every video. Lock screen is nothing special -- just a slide to the right -- but afterwards we're shown a very neat and clean home screen that functions just like previous Android iterations (the long row of apps looks to be more aesthetic than it is a dedicated space). Physical buttons have been eschewed in favor of more pixelated fare. The top left has Google text and voice search, bottom left has back, home, and app switch buttons. Bottom right has the time, WiFi signal, and battery (the latter two given only half the usual symbol). The top right has an Apps button that takes you to the traditional list of software, and a plus sign that takes you to a pretty classy view of the panes and a list of widgets you can add, app shortcuts to insert, wallpapers to adjust and the ever-elusive "more" category.
As for the widgets we've seen so far, the first one to stand out is one dedicated to Gmail which, frankly, is about time. There's also a revised calendar look that just like Gmail lets you scroll through items from the home screen, a new browser widget, a revised contact widget, and what looks to a stack of YouTube links that shuffle through what we'd guess is a finger flick downward. Before you ask... of course there's picture frames and bizarre variations of an analog clock.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qk3wG...layer_embedded
Maps. It's pretty much exactly what we saw with the 5.0 update, with an expanded top bar and a more tablet-friendly pop-up menu for locations. One thing we're noticing on this and other apps is the Android common "menu" button, which helps us in no way figuring out what the third bottom-left butt
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-i_Ik...layer_embedded
Gmail. If you've used it on the iPad or Galaxy Tab, you pretty know what to expect here. It's a two-column format with the menu on the left and the list of mailbox on the right, which shifts to mailbox on the left and specific message on the right when you dive deeper. All the standard features look to be present and laid out intelligently. We're not ashamed to say this is one the more exciting parts for us.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHZWA...layer_embedded
GTalk. A sleek two-column menu with contacts on the left and options for video chat. Video chat looks somewhat grainy, and you can switch between front- and rear-facing camera, mute yourself, and nix video altogether.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66u7l...layer_embedded
Books. Unlike the current Android version that simply tiles the books, the Honeycomb rendition we've seen stands the tomes up in a row that to browse through. It doesn't capitalize on screen space as much as, say, the iBooks menu, but maybe there's more options. Shop and search are stacked up clearly on the top right. Every instance of actually reading seems to rock the two-page format, but bear in mind we've only seen landscape mode so far.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YU1Y6...layer_embedded
Browser. Here's where it gets interesting. The browser appears to be more or less a variant of Chrome, none too surprising. There's tabbed browsing, incognito mode, and bookmarking. Add in a physical keyboard, and you've got a Chrome OS killer, ironically enough.
Keyboard. There's a few notable difference between the landscape Gingerbread and landscape Honeycomb QWERTYs. The symbols key have moved to above shift, a tab key has been placed in top left, delete is in the top right (as it should always be) with enter right below it and a second shift below that. The spacebar and comma are now both on the right and along the bottom row of keys (with secondary functions displayed in grey), and the spacebar now enjoys the company of emoticon, and forward slash on the left, and apostrophe, hyphen, and voice on the right.
Wrap-up. This is probably Google's most dramatic update to the Android platform yet, and clearly the one that really pushes its UI in a much-needed user-friendly direction. The open question now is how might this transition to the phone platform, if at all?
By Ross Miller posted Jan 6th 2011 1:44PM
Feature
A funny thing happened after Google posted (and subsequently pulled) its Android 3.0 Honeycomb video: T-Mobile celebrated its G-Slate announcement by posting the same video. And about six more after that (to be fair, they're also on the Motorola / Verizon Xoom we demoed). Today it was made official during Verizon's keynote, with Google itself narrating a hands-on demo. We've scrutinized these videos to no end and we think we've come up with the most complete picture of Google's tablet OS experience at this point. Join us after the break for all the goods.
Android 3.0 Honeycomb in pictures
Motorola Xoom Honeycomb UI photos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5LNJ...layer_embedded
Overview. We learned today at the Verizon keynote that former webOS design guru (now a Google UX Director) Matias Duarte played a big part in the art direction, and frankly, that's a very good thing. The new interface shows a near-unified aesthetic, a marked improvement over what we've seen so far from Android.
After all the live wallpapers we've born witness to since Eclair hit the scene, it was actually a bit of a surprise that this blue-tinted background is completely static in every video. Lock screen is nothing special -- just a slide to the right -- but afterwards we're shown a very neat and clean home screen that functions just like previous Android iterations (the long row of apps looks to be more aesthetic than it is a dedicated space). Physical buttons have been eschewed in favor of more pixelated fare. The top left has Google text and voice search, bottom left has back, home, and app switch buttons. Bottom right has the time, WiFi signal, and battery (the latter two given only half the usual symbol). The top right has an Apps button that takes you to the traditional list of software, and a plus sign that takes you to a pretty classy view of the panes and a list of widgets you can add, app shortcuts to insert, wallpapers to adjust and the ever-elusive "more" category.
As for the widgets we've seen so far, the first one to stand out is one dedicated to Gmail which, frankly, is about time. There's also a revised calendar look that just like Gmail lets you scroll through items from the home screen, a new browser widget, a revised contact widget, and what looks to a stack of YouTube links that shuffle through what we'd guess is a finger flick downward. Before you ask... of course there's picture frames and bizarre variations of an analog clock.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qk3wG...layer_embedded
Maps. It's pretty much exactly what we saw with the 5.0 update, with an expanded top bar and a more tablet-friendly pop-up menu for locations. One thing we're noticing on this and other apps is the Android common "menu" button, which helps us in no way figuring out what the third bottom-left butt
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-i_Ik...layer_embedded
Gmail. If you've used it on the iPad or Galaxy Tab, you pretty know what to expect here. It's a two-column format with the menu on the left and the list of mailbox on the right, which shifts to mailbox on the left and specific message on the right when you dive deeper. All the standard features look to be present and laid out intelligently. We're not ashamed to say this is one the more exciting parts for us.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHZWA...layer_embedded
GTalk. A sleek two-column menu with contacts on the left and options for video chat. Video chat looks somewhat grainy, and you can switch between front- and rear-facing camera, mute yourself, and nix video altogether.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66u7l...layer_embedded
Books. Unlike the current Android version that simply tiles the books, the Honeycomb rendition we've seen stands the tomes up in a row that to browse through. It doesn't capitalize on screen space as much as, say, the iBooks menu, but maybe there's more options. Shop and search are stacked up clearly on the top right. Every instance of actually reading seems to rock the two-page format, but bear in mind we've only seen landscape mode so far.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YU1Y6...layer_embedded
Browser. Here's where it gets interesting. The browser appears to be more or less a variant of Chrome, none too surprising. There's tabbed browsing, incognito mode, and bookmarking. Add in a physical keyboard, and you've got a Chrome OS killer, ironically enough.
Keyboard. There's a few notable difference between the landscape Gingerbread and landscape Honeycomb QWERTYs. The symbols key have moved to above shift, a tab key has been placed in top left, delete is in the top right (as it should always be) with enter right below it and a second shift below that. The spacebar and comma are now both on the right and along the bottom row of keys (with secondary functions displayed in grey), and the spacebar now enjoys the company of emoticon, and forward slash on the left, and apostrophe, hyphen, and voice on the right.
Wrap-up. This is probably Google's most dramatic update to the Android platform yet, and clearly the one that really pushes its UI in a much-needed user-friendly direction. The open question now is how might this transition to the phone platform, if at all?
#1677
Sanest Florida Man
Sony says we're not updating you to 2.2, cause we think to 2.1 is better....![what](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/what.gif)
![](https://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/01/11x0106ub45sed.jpg)
gotta love that fragmentation!
![what](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/what.gif)
![](https://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/01/11x0106ub45sed.jpg)
gotta love that fragmentation!
#1679
Safety Car
Greed and laziness on Sony's part. Not surprising though and I called it a few posts back since it took Sony forever to release the phone to the market after announcing it and even get it updated to 2.1. If my Ion can run Froyo, albeit, CM 6.1, very well then there's no real reason why other phones like it, can't do so. The XDA guys already have a few Froyo builds that are pretty much complete for the X10 so if you really wanted to run 2.2 you could do it that way. At least, they're not really missing much in terms of features between 2.1 and 2.2 since the phone won't be able to run Adobe flash any way which is the biggest reason why anyone would update to 2.2 in the first place.
#1680
Safety Car
Oh yeah, I finally got around to playing with ADWLauncher EX on my Ion.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/adwlaunc...freak.launcher
I must say, I'm really impressed by it. Its running pretty fast on my Ion. With the old ADWLauncher and LauncherPro, swiping between pages wasn't smooth. With ADWLauncher EX, its very smooth and the custom transition effects are very nice too. Surprisingly, they don't lag even with my pages full of widgets like they used to.
http://www.appbrain.com/app/adwlaunc...freak.launcher
I must say, I'm really impressed by it. Its running pretty fast on my Ion. With the old ADWLauncher and LauncherPro, swiping between pages wasn't smooth. With ADWLauncher EX, its very smooth and the custom transition effects are very nice too. Surprisingly, they don't lag even with my pages full of widgets like they used to.