ATT: HTC Aria $130 finally another Android phone
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ATT: HTC Aria $130 finally another Android phone
http://www.engadget.com/2010/06/14/h...with-on-video/
I was considering Android before getting my iPhone but I didn't like the Moto Backflip. This one looks nice and I love HTC. Maybe next year on a discount...
I was considering Android before getting my iPhone but I didn't like the Moto Backflip. This one looks nice and I love HTC. Maybe next year on a discount...
#2
Suzuka Master
I just ordered this phone yesterday. Looks really nice for someone like me who has never had a smart phone. Plus it's not HUGE like talking into a freakin giant calculator lol. I'll say more about when it finally gets to me and I get a chance to play with it. I do know that AT&T made it impossible to download "third-party" apps from outside the app store.. but i already found a workaround for that on another forum.
#3
A coworker has one of these. It seems nice, but the hardware is miserably out of date in comparison to the other Android phones on Sprint and Verizon. Probably won't even get Froyo. I wish AT&T would embrace Android.
#4
Suzuka Master
They do have the Samsung Captivate (aka the Galaxy S) coming soon for a higher end Android phone to compete with Sprint and Verizon. The main issue though is them not allowing people to sideload apps. You can still do it with the SDK, but the average user isn't going to try and figure that out.
#6
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
Has anyone cracked the Aria yet? I tested it out and it seemed flawless aside from the fact I can't find a clear method to sideload apps to it. I heard the Samsung Captivate allows sideloading without issue.. anyone hear differently?
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1. HTC Sync with sideloading capability (before it was pulled off HTC's site. easy to find on Google)
2. Android SDK via ADB (most complex method)
3. http://www.androidcentral.com/sidelo...wonder-machine
Methods 1 and 3 are the easiest. Its just drag and drop. And yes, the Aria has been rooted. I believe it was rooted immediately after it was released.
Here's an article on root and what its used for. I suggest you read it to understand what the purpose of root is:
http://www.androidcentral.com/rooting-it-me-some-qa
For the most part, Android phones are very customizable as is without root. You can already run about 90% of apps even game emulators, and USB tether without root.
So why root? To remove/change system apps and properties, theme the phone fully, load custom roms, and run the other 10% of apps that require root such as overclocking, backing up system data and apps (Not required anymore in Froyo), and other reasons.
Last edited by CGFebTSX04; 07-27-2010 at 03:59 PM.
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I think everyone has the wrong concept about rooting. You don't need root/crack Android to sideload apps. Rooting =\= Jailbreak. They're similar but not exactly the same. To answer your question, though, sideloading apps is very easy. You currently have 3 options to do it:
1. HTC Sync with sideloading capability (before it was pulled off HTC's site. easy to find on Google)
2. Android SDK via ADB (most complex method)
3. http://www.androidcentral.com/sidelo...wonder-machine
Methods 1 and 3 are the easiest. Its just drag and drop. And yes, the Aria has been rooted. I believe it was rooted immediately after it was released.
Here's an article on root and what its used for. I suggest you read it to understand what the purpose of root is:
http://www.androidcentral.com/rooting-it-me-some-qa
For the most part, Android phones are very customizable as is without root. You can already run about 90% of apps even game emulators, and USB tether without root.
So why root? To remove/change system apps and properties, theme the phone fully, load custom roms, and run the other 10% of apps that require root such as overclocking, backing up system data and apps (Not required anymore in Froyo), and other reasons.
1. HTC Sync with sideloading capability (before it was pulled off HTC's site. easy to find on Google)
2. Android SDK via ADB (most complex method)
3. http://www.androidcentral.com/sidelo...wonder-machine
Methods 1 and 3 are the easiest. Its just drag and drop. And yes, the Aria has been rooted. I believe it was rooted immediately after it was released.
Here's an article on root and what its used for. I suggest you read it to understand what the purpose of root is:
http://www.androidcentral.com/rooting-it-me-some-qa
For the most part, Android phones are very customizable as is without root. You can already run about 90% of apps even game emulators, and USB tether without root.
So why root? To remove/change system apps and properties, theme the phone fully, load custom roms, and run the other 10% of apps that require root such as overclocking, backing up system data and apps (Not required anymore in Froyo), and other reasons.
Thanks for the clarification guys!
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How's the speed of the phone in real world use compared to an iPhone 3GS or 4 if anyone knows? I'm talking loading apps, multitasking with a bunch of programs open, internet speed.
#11
Chapter Leader (Southern Region)
The aria was fast IMO. I didn't notice any appreciable lag.
btw.. Wirefly has the aria for $0 for new contracts and $20 for renews.. add'l aria's are also $20.
btw.. Wirefly has the aria for $0 for new contracts and $20 for renews.. add'l aria's are also $20.
#12
Suzuka Master
It does pretty good in terms of speed, since Android 2.1 is good at managing memory. Internet speed is more dependent on your network coverage and to a very slight extent what browser you use. For instance Opera mobile compresses sites on there own servers so page loads are quicker and Skyfire can switch between mobile and non mobile versions of sites on the fly. Skyfire also loads all the site videos in the background. I couldn't tell you if it's better than the iPhone, I know the iPhone has video chat, which this phone doesn't due to a lack of front facing camera.
#13
Safety Car
It does pretty good in terms of speed, since Android 2.1 is good at managing memory. Internet speed is more dependent on your network coverage and to a very slight extent what browser you use. For instance Opera mobile compresses sites on there own servers so page loads are quicker and Skyfire can switch between mobile and non mobile versions of sites on the fly. Skyfire also loads all the site videos in the background. I couldn't tell you if it's better than the iPhone, I know the iPhone has video chat, which this phone doesn't due to a lack of front facing camera.
I can already do it on my phone, HTC Magic, and it also work on the Nexus One as far as I know. I don't know which other phones it works on but bug Fring if they aren't already working on it. Sometimes, they even let you beta test their app ahead of time. There's also SIPDroid which can do video calls as well but I'm not sure which phones again can do the vidchat thing.
Fring with Nexus One:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6rmm48nfxA
Sipdroid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlLZH...layer_embedded
Last edited by CGFebTSX04; 07-28-2010 at 04:11 PM.
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