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[Acer Iconia A500] stonefeet:
i took mine back for more than a few reasons

the bulk, it was uncomfortable to hold

the short charging cable

the weird dot grid on the screen

and lastly not knowing how acer was going to handle updates

the biggest reason, the battery life

i liked the device it is just as fast as the xoom, the iconia is a good device but just wasn't for me.

i hope acer does you all that still have it right with the updates
[Acer Iconia A500] daswahnsinn:
I won't be returning mine. I love this device. I've been on Android for a little over two years and have seen devices come and go. This device does have some flaws like the short charging cable and the strong solid fact that it isn't the Transformer. To be honest why does everyone want the the Transformer over the Iconia? Because it has a keyboard dock with an extended battery plus USB function for an additional 150$? To me thats a waste. Or that fact that no one knows how Acer will handle the Android updates? Okay, that's valid but what about ASUS, they are still unknown to the Android arena. Maybe the dots on the screen that are on all touch screen devices like the Transformer and Xoom are the reasons. Maybe one day the very small development team will stop doing such? So download the Android SDK and have at it. The lack of accessories is a big reason, give it time the device just hit the shelves. There are probably millions more and more to come. I just don't get it, this is a very good device that can do practically the same things as all the other devices. The other reason I'm not returning it is the fact that at first I wanted the Transformer but the more I started to contrast the device instead of comparing, I started seeing that the Iconia does in fact offer a little bit more to it users but it is up the the users to decide.
[Acer Iconia A500] Vintage144:
Maybe those that are so scared should stick to buying APPLE products , dont worry Steve Jobs will decide for you what you need and when you need it!

My god Ive never seen so many babies!

I thought it was bad in the Windows Phone 7 forum , but in here its even worse ,the "if I dont get my updates I'm telling mommy" crowd is really annoying!

Maybe its because I was around when the first PCs and Macs came about ,maybe thats why Im more patient , I like to figure it out myself , I hate products that are already "Made" Like the Ipad, nothing to do with it, most of the people in here need an ipad if they want a tablet , they dont have to put any sweat into it!

To all the devs way to go , Im pretty sure if they just gave up because the bootloader wasnt available the Iconia would never make it, none of these Android tablet would make it!
[Acer Iconia A500] moe3754:
I have to say this forum is the same as the Xoom with everyone second guessing the device, well I had the Xoom, infact I had two Xooms, the first one had wifi problems that developed over time and it eventually took anywhere from 30 seconds to one minute to connect to my wifi.

I had the second one up until yesterday when it completely froze up and nothing would help it. I did a factory reset and everything, finally after a hour setting turned off, I turned it on and it did come back up but the problem's continued with the wifi not working, and the screen became unresponsive. To me the Xoom with it's nonworking Micro SD and all of the other problem's it had was just not worth $589.99 at all, and that was just the wifi only version.

As for all the people complaining about how heavy the Acer is well you have not had a Xoom in your hands, this thing is not heavy at all, I purchased this right after I returned my Xoom to Amazon yesterday and this is a delight to hold next to the Xoom, I was waiting for the Toshiba tab but after reading many things about it and the use of their own market feature I decided to forgo that one and as for Samsung well I tried that one when AT&T sold it for $650.00 when it came out the very first time and all my downloaded apps kept disappearing from it every time I would turn it on. Was told it was a known problem but had no fix for it, both from AT&T and Samsung, needless to say I got rid of it!!

As for the little dots on the screen that the one guy took his Acer back over, all I can say is WOW, I have the exact same dot's on my Inspire, they are sensors that are built into the screen for better touch response!!!!!
[Acer Iconia A500] jimbobtexas:
Sounds like most share the OP's sentiment, myself included. Yes, I thought I wanted the Asus, but when I did a comparison, the Acer was superior. I bought the device because I was already an Android junkie, thanks to my Evo (CM7-powered). Can you say wireless tether? I knew you could. :)

I wanted a larger form factor for use at the office, and it gets a workout. I have my Exchange email and my Office documents - perfect for the manager type that I am. Having an instant-on device that I can use for meeting notes is something I've wanted for a long time (yeah, a pen and paper works, but I tend to lose those notes).

Yes, it's nice to play Angry Birds, too. The HDMI connection to my 60-inch LED television makes that experience almost religious. :rolleyes:

Having a rooted device is a plus, because that brings Titanium Backup into play, and I find that very valuable.

Add in Pandora, my Music (Google Music this week, too!), and movies on the device just completes the package for me - it's an excellent travel device.

There's quite a bit of nit-picking over features, but what it boils down to is this: do you USE the device? Does it work for YOU? If so, great. If not, return it, try something else. If it's better, please let us know.

Then check back in a year, and let us know how it's going. Technology moves too fast to try to keep up with the latest features. Pick your poison, and make the most of it. Regret is for sissies. ;)
[Acer Iconia A500] Vintage144:
Hows the hdmi working? Havent tried that sound good though

Sent from my SGH-i917 using Board Express
[Acer Iconia A500] lrs421:
Good to see over here Moe :) Well, I too am keeping my Acer. It's too early in the game to be worried about updates and/or recovery. I "MAY" consider the Galaxy Tab as my return policy ends on June 7th, the day before it's released. The micro sd and usb are biggies for me. I also have to see what the pricepoint of the Galaxy Tab will be like. I'm still recovering from my Captivate though....
[Acer Iconia A500] moe3754:
Great to see that you are here lrs421, with all the great help from you and Bubby to get my Inspire rooted it is great to hear from you again, well if I ever need any help with this thing at least there is one person I know I can count on. I am not sure I will ever try a Samsung tab again since I has such trouble with that first Galaxy tab I had and the worthless Samsung tech support!!! I still have a eye on that Toshiba tab, I just cannot get over wanting it, kind of like a itch I cannot scratch!!!! Plus a removable battery is another thing that sounds good also!!!
[Acer Iconia A500] lrs421:
No prob ;) I'm still learning alot about this tab as well.

This is my point exactly regarding the galaxy tab and "others". I see these threads popping up a lot lately about people keeping or returning tabs, waiting or upgrading, etc, etc. I've spent a lot of time in the Galaxy, ASUS, G Tablet and Xoom forums, in each one it's all the same; some happy people and some not so happy people. IMO, the perfect android tablet simply doesn't exist yet. Futhermore, we have to give these things a little time to evolve, it's only been a few weeks and in the hands of a few devs, albeit capable devs. I've rooted and hacked my Inspire to within an inch of it's life so I really don't mind running the Acer stock until things get sorted out. Those of you considering jumping ship, spend some time in the other forums and see what I mean.
[Acer Iconia A500] markteacher:
I was torn between the Xoom and the Acer having returned my third transformer because of build quality issues (its a long story).

So I spent about 20 mins playing with each one in PCWorld (uk) today.

I have to say, I have come down on the side of the Acer for a number of reasons, yes there is the obvious ones of microsd, usb connectivity and hosting and of course the fact that it's about 30 quid cheaper in the UK.

But also the form factor was a big influence in my choice. Yes, I know it's a bit heavy but that extra frame real estate is a big help in holding the device in one hand.

I am a big guy with pretty big hands, and when holding the Xoom in one hand, because the bezel is so narrow, my thumb is actually on the touchscreen activating what ever is underneath it, the wider bezel on the Acer means this doesn't happen. Plenty of space for my thumb allowing for a wider holding position, and (because of something to do with fulcrums) as far as I was concerned, greater comfort.
[Acer Iconia A500] tjb433:
I agree, I just picked up the Acer yesterday because it is available and a good product, but there is alot of ppl returning it hoping for better. I spent alot of time watching the Asus boards and it's the same over there, theres also alot of problems with the tranformer that Asus definately could have fixed before releasing it, and you can't get one. I am hoping that shear numbers of units sold will help out the Acer here, as the general majority of dev support seems to be heavily wieghted towards the transformer. I'm still not sure that ill keep the Acer, but once we get recovery I think ill be very comfortable keeping it.
[Acer Iconia A500] muqali:
I got married to a porn star the same day I bought my tablet man, they're chick magnets.

On a more serious note, I dunno, it's a solid device for me. There are issues, and I think forums generally tend to be populated with the more vocal(obviously) people as well as bringing about mob mentality. If the Xoom all of a sudden dropped to the same price at Bestbuy, I might consider an exchange, sure. Motorola has a proven support record for tabs. Acer is an unknown, and their PC's were never that great IMO either.
[Acer Iconia A500] jimbobtexas:
Perfectly. Just plug it in and go.
[Xperia Arc General] diggedy:
Ever since Ive had the phone ive found sometimes all the apps from my SD card can go missing from the launcher and theres no way to bring them back without a reboot. Another thing that happens is sometimes they will be there bu they will be spread out over around 20 pages.

I know my cards being read as if I install and switch to launcher pro they show up, they all show up in the apps list in settings or if I use the google search function I can access them that way but its becoming a real pain.

Ive tried formatting my SD card and ive also tried reflashing my phone but the issue is still there.

Anyone else had it or know why its happening?
[Xperia Arc General] don_gabrielli:
It happened to me once. But right after i used root uninstaller to remove the golf game, whatsapp and postcards. So i thought it affected it. I did not reboot however. I just moved the missing apps back to the phone and then back to the SD card again and they reappeared in the launcher.
[Xperia Arc General] commodoor:
Please please do a search first, this issue is discussed many times.

you dont' have to reboot to get them back just kill your home and this will make them appear again.
[Xperia Arc General] diggedy:
actually I did do several searches on the forums and on google and nothing came up, perhaps my search criteria wasnt specific enough. But thank you for your reply anyway
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bacman20:
Hi There,

Sorry i'm posting, but i couldn't find anything similar to my error.

Anyway, I was on Darky's ROM 8.0. I followed the techlives.com guide on how-install-darky-rom-galaxy-s-353.html

and now i'm getting these errors w/c i can't back out from.

Dark Core Recovery - by Ficeto

E:Can't mount /dev/block/stl11

(File exists)

E:Can't mount CACHE:recovery/command

E:Can't mount /dev/block/stl11

(File exists)

E:Can't mount CACHE:recovery/log

E:Can't open CACHE:recovery/log

E:Can't mount /dev/block/stl11

(File exists)

I can't get through to the installation of the 9.5 ROM. I'm stuck right after a successful flash using Odin 1.3

Hope someone can help please. I've tried reverting, clearing cache, wiping data.

No success :(
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] azzledazzle:
if you are so keen to stick with darkys rom, flash 9.2 resurrection in odin, with 512pit and re-partition checked.

that should fix you up,

if you dont want to stay with darky, flash stock rom (eclair,froyo) in odin, again with 512 pit and re-partition checked
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vibrant808:
Hey I just wanted to add the notification sounds from Anderoids Aosp rom to roms that I use now and might use in the future. I tried unzipping the AOSP one and moving the sound files to the same location in the Trigger Rom folder but when I zipped it up and tried to flash the rom it just hung on installing update or something. Anyone know what to do? I used 7zip to zip it back up and the sound folder is the only thing I touched. The original zip of trigger flashed fine but when I tried to mod it I ran into problems. Heres a link to the AOSP clone.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=832532
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ha0tang:
Hi, I am trying to get debdroid installed. I tried to follow the direction in this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=950083.

The problem I am having is that when I type bash, it says bash not found. So I added the bash to the $PATH variable. Now bash works but I am getting the error "bash: groups: command not found". I tried searching for the groups command but could not find it. I also tried installing bash from another source but get the same error.

Currently, I have 1.5.7 with gladiatrix with root. I am using the the free android terminal emulator to input the commands. I am trying to install debdroid to run backtrack 5. I tried to ask questions in the debdroid thread but since I am not a developer, I was not able to post in the (dev) section. I saw that other people have successfully installed debdroid on their atrix. Any help would be appreciated.
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gohanmoka:
Hello when i install Calkulin+Clemsyn 1.5ghz Froyo Combo VERSION 5 with better Market Fix it runs great but when i try to install anything it tells me i dont have the space. But i 16gb on the tablet and a empty 16gb card in it too. whats going on
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gohanmoka:
bump any one im a noob at this site. so it wont let me post in Android Development
[G Tablet Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] millertimefl:
Probably partition issue.

Ask this question in ROM thread to get quicker response.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1024120&page=29
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] karlo1700:
I would add:

T-Mobile/Vodafone 2.2.1 FRG83D + OC

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=811960

and

SuperHero

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=853358
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] gkenny1991:
tnx !! this is just what i was looking for :D!!!!

going to try that smoki rom for ma 32A 6.35 phone :D!
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] karym1969:
Smoki has a certain sense of humour

Beware Smoki has a certain sense of humour, you will found out when you flash the rom.:)
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] gkenny1991:
yea lol i found out XD but at least he let us see some messages , all now day roms just keep working while they dont let us see stuff and then i somethimes think its stuck XD
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] BrandoHD:
The superHero is the most stable and fast 2.1 ROM of all, IMHO
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] karym1969:
Super Hero

You are right SuperHero is a great rom by all means.
[myTouch 3G, Magic Android Development] karym1969:
CursorSense

One of the best in terms of stability and speed along with

a remarkable battery duration is definitely CursorSense.

The only disadvantage is that it is a cupcake and thus some

market applications are not compatible.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] polynesianroots:
The app is back up. Most likely taken down due to 'legal' issues. Its $4.00 now. Hahaha. Lite version out apparently out as well.

http://www.appbrain.com/app/tv-now/org.apps.techie.TVShows

Taking advantage of Google......and third party installs.....:D

Edit: Got a link.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] TRusselo:
4 $ ya right, for Tv shows that he didnt pay for the rights to?

im going to that " app " place-in-the-universe... wait for it to pop up there.

hes not getting my dough.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] polynesianroots:
I recant my statement. lol
[Captivate Themes and Apps] TRusselo:
not allowed to do that. here. hence my not so straight forward answer earlier... be careful.

i got a 5 point infraction

on my birthday

this year for posting a link to something paid when i was newer.

so much for a site about hacking... lol.
[Captivate Themes and Apps] upNsmokeAllDay:
I got an infraction for posting to angry birds rio when it was free in the app store. LAME :rolleyes:
[Captivate Themes and Apps] Jemack:
I got an infraction for posting the original tv shows free app, when it was free.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SyixString:
hey all,

first time poster long time reader ... successfully flashed my xperia using a custom rom - but now that i did ... i am trying to scan to find my rocketfish BT headphones... but it cant find them... also tried various other bluetooth devices... any ideas? thanks all... tried looking for a direct answer here but didnt see anything ... sorry if this has been answered a million times!
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rosindubh:
What ROM are you using mate?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SyixString:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=913610

this is the rom - i really want to get my bluetooth working for my rocketfish headphones - do you have any suggestions on roms or any ideas how i can fix this... been driving me nutz.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rosindubh:
First try d/l another program from Market to handle your're bluetooth astro bluetooth module or another such.

If not it may be a problem with your flash as I checked the thread and no one else seems to be having that problem. Try re-downloading it and flash again through xrec... full wipe, partition wipe, davlik and battery then flash.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SyixString:
k am trying that - thank you so much for the help! you have no idea - ill let you know how it goes!
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SyixString:
no dice - reset everything in xrecovery - still cant pair any bluetooth devices to my phone ... hmm...?? another question... what is the update.zip in xrecovery?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rosindubh:
Don't worry about update.zip mate... thats just another way to flash a ROM or an update to selected parts, thats up to the Devs whether they use that or not. =)

That leaves only the bluetooth app from Market or a full reboot.

It may be that you files for bluetooth got corrupted accidentally when you flashed it before... Either way try another ROM theres plenty of good ones out there... I'm a big fan of rdannar/x10 project and he's SuperArc or ASOP... or the trusty Cyanogen...

Just run a repair on PC Companion or SEUS then pick a new one..... remember BACKUP though either with Backup and Restore or MyPhoneExplorer... they're the two I prefer =)

Try the app first though. It should bypass the files

EDIT: And just be careful of the Beta or pre-releases like that ROM was... you get bugs like this, and unless you're into testing Just stick with solid versions

Good Luck mate... Let me know how it works out otherwise I'll dig some more =)
[Samsung Infuse 4G] alton987:
Getting my infuse in the morning why isn't their a forum yet?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] lude219:
Maybe because the official release date is the 15th? So just maybe the mods will hold back until then?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] jthornton71707:
How are you able to get one in the morning? From where? I'll buy one ASAP I just thought we couldn't get them till Sunday... And as for the forums I've been wondering the same. Atrix and inspire forums were here months before the release. Well anyways... Where r u buying from? How much?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] alton987:
They normally set up the forum ahead of launch.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] TheKenAnthony:
sure do.. there is a forum already for the optimus 3d and its been up for over a month.. and that phone doesnt even have a release date yet!!.. seriously can we get a infuse 4g forum up.. im planning on getting the phone on launch day!!
[Samsung Infuse 4G] bluetoothless:
I wouldn't say it's being blackballed but........the SGSII, Atrix, and others had forums months before their actual launches. There has been plenty of mention of the Infuse in other forums to warrant its own, but for some reason the Moderator is holding off despite several requests/suggestions from others in addition to my own.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] HushH:
I'm hoping to see a dedicated forum up soon as well. Lack of xda dev support is my only real concern with this phone.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] Heuser1:
And speaking of dev support, I wondering what the unlocking situation will be. I have to comit to having someone buy it for me on Sunday as I am currently living out of the US. I hope I don't purchase it to later find out that there will be problems unlocking it. Although from what I hear, Samsung is pretty good about this stuff.

On another note, many of us are still wondering what the off contract price will be. Nothing seems to be set in stone just yet, but people seem to be assuming around $499.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] bluetoothless:
Costco not selling Infuse until Sunday 5/15 even though coupon for $30 off is dated 5/12-6/5.

CAPTIVATED
[Samsung Infuse 4G] jthornton71707:
What's your source on that? Does Costco only sell to you thru contract or will they do it full price.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] bluetoothless:
Questioned kiosk manager due to discrepancy of dates . They got memo clarifying. Believe they will sell at full retail, but no phone leaves building without being activated. Costco ultra conservative and won't jeopardize any business relationships.

CAPTIVATED
[Samsung Infuse 4G] TheKenAnthony:
went into a local at&t store today to get a sim card and asked about the infuse.. they had the phone there in stock and said it would be $599 off contract!! .. im hoping that it is not true and its only around $499 but that is what i was told from the at&t store... just sharing..
[Samsung Infuse 4G] jthornton71707:
Did they actually have them in stock? Could you have purchased one?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] im.matt:
I just played with one at Target in Baton Rouge, LA. Not selling yet.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] jthornton71707:
Holy Santa clause sh!t. It better not be that expensive...
[Samsung Infuse 4G] silenzzzz:
i know its 199 with contract the 599 doesn't sound right...

i have had my hands on one for a few hours today ... impressed with it so far .. to bad about no forum for it yet ... there a few people here and there that already have ones ... some were released out for people that will be selling them to get hands on before the normal release...
[Samsung Infuse 4G] jnovello:
I know.... no forum for the Infuse sucks. I've been on some other forums and we're all hoping its $499 off contract. I'm trading in my Atrix on friday for this one and hopefully I can squeeze them to let me out with one early.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] silenzzzz:
499 sounds more correct .. but not for sure ... normally the only phone they have that breaks the 500 mark is the current model iphone
[Samsung Infuse 4G] xdahgary:
How do I do a system dump? I got a Infuse in my hands right now.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] silenzzzz:
there is a system dump on the other android forums right now.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] rodimus_prime:
I can tell you that the price off contract is 550, and you will be hard pressed to find a ATT store willing to sell you it before launch day which is the 15th. The stores are getting t-shirts for the employees for launch day. Its a big event at least for some of us...