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[Xoom General] MrGinger:
3.1 is noticeably faster than 3.0 so yes the gap is closed! Much more stable also. Whether the gap is completely removed, I'm not so sure. The one thing the iDevices do well is smoothness and I think if you choose to be picky android, although just as fast, is not consistently as smooth. I will say however that some parts are very smooth so it may just be a case of developers catching up and making better use of hardware acceleration. I firmly believe android has much more potential than the current iOS and the apple philosophy of 'do a little, but do it well'. Just looking forward to seeing 3.1's potential fully realised.
[Xoom General] MrGinger:
Ps. YouTube is one of the apps which is much better in 3.1
[Xoom General] z06mike:
Was this through the YouTube app or the browser?
[Xoom General] keroppilee:
I dont remember. They're not equal?
[Xoom General] Kcarpenter:
You tube app doesn't use flash, so flash implementation wouldn't matter. And if it was in browser it would have used html5 on both xoom and ipad (both are webkit browsers)

In browser would be the best comparison.
[Xoom General] abn.geek:
Well, if this helps at all, I bought the I pad 2 and returned it within 48 hours. That thing sucks out loud. Bought a Xoom 2 days later and havent looked back even once. And I am NOT an Apple hater - I was an iPhone user until about 8 months ago, one of those stand-in-line-on-release-day types since day 1 of iPhone 1.

iOS on the iPad doesn't even begin to hold a candle to honeycomb. The best way I can describe the difference in the UIs is like Windows 3.1 vs. Windows 7. I absolutely hated it.

Honeycomb is not as smooth in terms of scrolling, which is a bit of an annoyance, yes, but its certainly no less fast overall.
[Xoom General] myersn024:
I have both the iPad 2 and the Xoom, and they're both great devices in their own right. The iPad 2 is definitely smoother than the Xoom over all. However, the Xoom can do so much more than the iPad ever thought about. Until the Xoom came out, I was a die-hard iPad fan, and I carried my original iPad every where I went. When the iPad 2 came out, I sold the original to my mother-in-law and got the iPad 2. At the time, I thought that it would be the end of my tablet-buying for the year. Then I got a chance to play with a Xoom and I had to have one. Since I got the Xoom, the iPad has become my wife's tablet and the Xoom now goes every where with me.

All that being said, I'll leave you with this: I remember reading an early review of the Xoom where the reviewer stated that you either know you want one or you don't. I knew that I wanted one and I couldn't be happier with mine. However, if you're looking for an iPad-esque experience, this ain't it. The 3.1 update has done a lot to polish the rough edges that Android has, but there are still some things that feel half-baked. However, if you've already got an Android phone then you know that things get better over time. Case in point: when the HTC Evo 4G came out, it was a great phone but the overall experience was lacking in a few places. HTC promptly released the 2.2 update followed by a few maintenance updates that turned the phone into a beast. I feel that the Xoom will follow a similar paradigm.
[Xoom General] jiwengang:
I did a review over here. Head over to take a look and hopefully this 2-miniseries review (both general and apps focused) will be helpful~

2-miniseries Part 1

2-miniseries Part 2

It is pretty simple (not like those major portals), but it is from a very ordinary users' view and most importantly, someone who spent 650 USD on the device.

If it is helpful, don't buy me a beer. Search through my searchbox on my site or take a look at my sponsors great products on the link. :p Appreciated! =)
[Xoom General] alex2792:
I have an ipad 2 and recently got a 3G Xoom as a gift. I've played with the Xoom when it first came out and the OS was basically one giant FC with browser and most apps crashing left and right. However 3.1 took care of that and now everything is much smoother. The ipad has way more and better apps.BUT honeycomb OS is much better suited for tablets and since it's a pure Google device you can tweak the hell out of it. The ipad has superior hardware and apps,but being tied to iTunes and having to employ rediculous work arounds to perform simple tasks due to no file system access makes it pretty worthless for most work related tasks. If you just want a toy then the ipad is great,while Xoom is a better productivity tool and more of laptop replacement.
[Xoom General] gqstatus0685:
I remember when the Xoom first launched I went to check it out at BB. The experience wasn't all that great and it didn't feel smooth. I settled with an iPad 2 on launch day. I love the iPad and all it has to offer but I couldn't stand not having Flash, Customization & Jailbreak. I watch a lot of Youtube (everyday) but I prefer to do that on a computer.

Since the 3.1 update things have sped up and the OS is much faster. I ended up trading my iPad 2 for my Xoom from a local person on CL. I still have the iPad 1 to fall back on for the apps.
[Xoom General] eyecon82:
I owned an ipad 2 previous to my xoom.

I think that has spoiled me and now I find myself complaining that the xoom isn't as smooth as the ipad2

but things like flash, real multitasking, widgets made me stick with my xoom even though it has its lagging issues
[Xoom Themes and Apps] patass:
Pure Music does not work, unfortunately. The developer claimed that it was fine on his 3g xoom but I never got it working correctly with my wifi xoom. Now that the new beta app is out with 3.1, it doesnt work at all on my xoom or evo.

Is there a better widget that is compatible with the new google music app? I dont want to use any other players because no other app's layout can even come close to the stock one.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kianopass:
Team Whiskey- Bionix v 1.3.1/NextGen

OR

Einherjar Dev Team- Trigger 3.2/Bi-Winning

I know Team Whiskey has been ghost lately but Sombionix is back and making a new rom this week, and you already know EDT always give support
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Abu-7abash:
For **** sake, just try them out and go for what you find best. If only I get a cent everytime one of these threads kicks off...
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Ericson4292:
Their both good. He's right, it depends on the user and his/her preferences.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dcaples002:
Lol I started one of these threads about 2 months ago. It's all about personal preference.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kianopass:
Lmao stfu I already tried both, this aint for me....Im just doin a poll
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xriderx66:
.. there is no poll added to the thread

:facepalm:
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kianopass:
mybadd, i already did a poll a while back, im just getting feedback on the two roms....thats all
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bush2088:
i have tried both and to me its like comparing apples to apples. both have cool features.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xriderx66:
try this rom

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1084383

amazing dev!

/sarcasm
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Abu-7abash:
You're doing a full retard here not a poll, but hey don't let anybody stop you while you're at it dip****.

Oh well what did you expect from this guy? DOUBLE FAIL.

Are you crying there? It's ok, I bet you'll make the same thread 2-3 weeks from now when new GB roms are introduced. We're used to idiots like yourself around here.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] s15274n:
^ Please follow the XDA rules... nobody appreciates you posting like that.
[Epic 4G General] motog35:
I was getting ready to Flash the EE03 Rom so I tried to get into clockwork but was stuck on the SAMSUNG Bootup screen, and the bottom menu/home keys won't turn on.

PLEASE HELP! THANKS.
[Epic 4G General] deano0714:
Try to boot into clockworkmod
[Epic 4G General] motog35:
can't boot into clockwork, could only boot into download mode.
[Epic 4G General] Beezer80:
Make sure you're using the specified version of clockwork in the directions.
[Epic 4G General] motog35:
Yes, I'm using the latest version. But that doesn't matter because I can't even get into CWM. It's stuck on Samsung Screen during bootup, bottom lights won't light up.
[Epic 4G General] motog35:
ahh.... i'll just start all over and ODIN back to EC05. Hopefully that will work.
[Epic 4G General] Beezer80:
Yes Odin to stock EC05. Root with CWM3.0.2.5 one-click then flash the rom. I had the same problem. Make sure the ROM is on your SD card before you get started though.
[Epic 4G General] Esteway.619:
Where u on ext4?
[Epic 4G General] motog35:
No. All fixed now. Thank goodness. I just ODIN back to stock, re-rooted with CWM, and started over. All is working well!
[Epic 4G General] || Acer ||:
Odin always works :)
[Epic 4G General] rangerover_95:
Same thing happened to me my first flash of EE03. Re Odin, reflash and make sure to properly wipe.....lol.... I flashed the rom and the add ons first, then odin'ed the modem. The second time it worked like a charm. Give it a try, you will love the results.... Btw, try out the tw4 theme too..... Amazing
[Xoom General] slack04:
I have a 3g Xoom that I never activated (just use Wifi). I'm moving next month and think it would be useful to have the xoom with me when I go to find a house and do all that other stuff that you need internet for. I think what I'll need it for is mostly just craigslist, google maps, and email.

Does anyone have any experience using their xoom with a prepaid verizon data plan, or some other plan that will not require a contract? Any help would be appreciated.

EDIT: So, called both Verizon and Best Buy (that's where this Xoom was purchased). The Verizon rep didn't know what a "zoom" is and said I could sign up for a 1 or 2 year plan. She also couldn't find my MEID# in their system. The Best Buy person wanted to help but didn't get that I only want 1 or 2 months. He also suggested I set it up with AT&T. How do these people feed themselves?
[Xoom General] RadDudeTommy:
Okay, go in to a Verizon store with your Xoom in hand, tell them you want a Month to Month plan, I forget there exact term for it, but they should understand. Its not pre-paided, Verizon only offers pre-paided data with smartphones (odd? I think so too) its month to month because you aren't on contract but pay a monthly bill that you can cancel at anytime without consiquence , except that there is a 15$ re-activation fee you have to pay when you turn it back on. There reason behind this is that they assign your Xoom a phone number to be able to link it to their network (odd? I know). So basically you want a month to month plan, but you must go into a verizon store to do this, try to pick a bigger one rather than a smaller local one, so the people aren't doing this for their first time. And just a note, stay in the store after its activated and get them to call customer service so they can issue you a password to sign into their website. In order to sign into their website the first time you need to use your new phone number, and have them text you an initial password. Well since Xooms aren't phones and don't receive text messages on the number Verizon assigns you, you won't get the text message and there for won't be able to get your password to sign in. If the Verizon rep calls the customer service on the phone, they can get them to issue a temporary password to sign you in on spot with your Xoom like they did for me, if you don't do it this way, and try to do it thru the website or customer service without a Verizon Rep calling for you, you will be forced to wait for them to mail you the temporary password. Which some have reported long wait times in this forum after the initial launch. And you'll want to be able to sign in to their site to be able to track your data consumption.
[Xoom General] RadDudeTommy:
OHHHHH and I forgot the most important part!!!!!!

THEY WILL RUN A CREDIT CHECK AND POSSIBLY MAKE YOU PAY A SECURITY DEPOSIT OF UP TO 400 USD IF YOU HAVE BAD CREDIT.(odd? I know)

Even though your not signing a contract, your not signing up for pre payed, so they will run the credit check.

If your not sure just go try, my girlfriends credit isn't great but she didn't have to pay anything to put data on my xoom. They tried to charge me $400, but that's because me and my dad have the same name, and he screwed my credit over before I even turned 18.
[Xoom General] slack04:
Thanks Tommy!

Do you use wireless tethering with your service? Is there a restriction on tethering to a laptop? How much data do I need (it will be for email, craigslist, GPS, google chat, light web)?

I appreciate your help!
[Xoom General] Ferradinho:
I pm'd you. I work for VZW and can hook it up easy. Plans are $20 for 1gb, $35 for 3gb, $50 for 5gb. You could probably get by on the 3gb plan and can always bump it up. The tethering is unlimited and just goes against the allowance.
[Xoom General] ggoldfingerd:
The prepaid plan is not available for the Xoom. After receiving my 4G upgrade, I call Verizon and was transferred 3 times while the different departments tried to figure everything out. Basically, Verizon's website shows that Tablets have a prepaid plan, but they don't specify what tablets are supported. Based on their website, all tablets are supported, but that isn't the case. They told me that 4G plans aren't supported for prepay. I was really looking forward to activating my Xoom, but I only wanted prepaid since it costs the same as the month-to-month minus any activation, overages, and reconnect fees.

I was planning on only having my service active when I needed it for work. If I choose the month-to-month plan, I will have to pay an activation fee every time I need to reactivate it. I really hope they update their website to reflect this information as I was very disappointed to learn this information over the phone. They tried to sell me a mobile hotspot, but I was not interested as I already tether my Xoom to my Sprint 4G phone.
[Xoom General] luckie19:
Im on their early $20 1gb plan, that I know of I'm not on contract but I didn't want to pay the Sept bill cuz of the 4lte update so I didnt pay and thought they just cut it off till you pay for the next month but I got charged that month and a late fee.
[Xoom General] jm9843:
I'm not on Verizon, but I do know that they have an option where you can "suspend" your account for a period of time where you don't have to pay.
[Xoom General] Ferradinho:
You can suspend for up to 90 days at a time. Just need to make sure to go online or call in to re-suspend it afterwards if you want it suspended longer (technically you can do that the same day and have it suspended as long as you want).

VZW did, however, just start offering actual prepaid data on tablets literally a few days ago. Prices are $20 = 1GB, $30 = 3GB, $50 = 5GB, and $80 = 10GB and $35 activation.

IMHO the postpaid plans are a much better way to go because you can turn it on and off whenever and prorate your data usage and only have to pay an activation once. With prepaid the account will go inactive after a certain period of time and you will have to pay another activation fee to reconnect it. Only downside to postpaid is the credit check.
[Xoom General] rossvtaylor:
Odd, but I've been on the 5GB plan since new in May. I never use that much, so just went to the Verizon Wireless web site. I'm on a post-paid plan and was only presented with these options:

2GB for $30, 5GB for $50 and 10GB for $80. It's odd that this doesn't seem to reflect what others are seeing, so I'll go into the store at some point.
[Xoom General] jm9843:
I know that you work for Verizon and hoped that you could clear some things up about Xoom prepaid plans. You state that there is an activation fee with prepaid data on tablets, but the this page states the following under "Prepaid Mobile Broadband/Tablets":

So is there or isn't there an activation fee?

Are you familiar with or know much about the new Xoom system update (HLK75F) that enables a prepaid 4g option on the Xoom? See this thread and the attached pdf.

I already applied the HLK75F update, but when I go to "Settings/Wireless & networks/Mobile Networks/Verizon data service", it takes me to a "Mobile Broadband quick access" page in the browser. The page states:

Is this error because I don't have a Verizon account and my Xoom isn't registered with the network? Fyi, I did have the LTE upgrade performed and my sim card is installed.

Is this something that you could assist me with? I want to have the option of using prepaid data on the Xoom without any contract, credit check, or activation fees. Thanks.
[Xoom General] Tiger62651:
I to would like this without the pathetic credit check
[HTC Inspire 4G] Daddybuck:
I've seen a couple of threads but no one has given a answer! I have a brand new htc inspire 4g from att and no sim card, which I really don't need becuase I've got Tmobile. I want to try and root the phone so I can use Tmobile's sim card and unlock the GSM networks. Is it possible to root the phone without a sim card? And/or can I use my tmobile sim card to root the phone even if its saying network locked?
[HTC Inspire 4G] Printerscape:
Although I haven't done it myself, I'm sure it's possible to root without using a sim card.
[HTC Inspire 4G] tweaked:
The Answer to everything;

42
[HTC Inspire 4G] Daddybuck:
What does 42 stand for, the page?
[HTC Inspire 4G] id10terrordfw:
Douglas Adams just came back from the dead to commit suicide.
[HTC Inspire 4G] Daddybuck:
page 42 only states that I will only recieve edge which I already know. What I'm trying to figure out is do I need a att sim card to root the phone, do I need a sim card at all?
[HTC Inspire 4G] marsdta:
No you don't need to have a sim card in to root your phone
[HTC Inspire 4G] Daddybuck:
Hey man, Im just looking for some quality info! Let's get beyond all the BS!
[HTC Inspire 4G] diredesire:
42 is a reference to the Hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy: -I was going to post a link to the wikipedia article, but apparently i'm a new user-

The short answer is no, you don't need a sim in to root and unlock. I did it recently ;)
[HTC Inspire 4G] Gene Poole:
I rooted two inspires without simcards. Used Attn1's hack kit (whatever latest was at the time).
[HTC Inspire 4G] Alteros:
OK, I thought it was funny. I love that book. I get the same response though when someone asks a question and I answer it with 42.

And to the OP, yes you can root without a sim card.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Kino101:
Hi All!

I've now spent several days trying to run the native usb teher without 3rd app, on different roms with no luck. Among all roms I tried, only one worked based on sense (I d'ont remember exactly which one it was sorry :mad:).

Procedure

For all non working roms, I first plug the USB to my HD2, then activate the USB Tethering from Android (Setting=>Wireless & networks=>Tethering & portable hotspot then tick "USB tethering"). The phone displays "therered".

Observed Result

I tried both on windows 7 64 and windows xp 32 with the same behavior: windows do not detect new hardware and the device manager does not show question marks for unrecognized devices.

Unfortunately it doesn't work for my favorite roms, whereas the "What Work" section of those roms says it should.

Here are my favorite roms :

NexusHD2-Gingerbread V2.7

HyperDroidGBX-v12

BOYPPC-SHIFTPDA DESIRE HD V14*GINGER 2.3.4_Sense&HoneyComB V22*MIUI V3

I would really be pleased if someone could help me, give a feeback or share its own experience with those roms.

Note: for each rom, I tried different rom installation methods (MAGLDR or cLK). I also tried to use 3rd app from the market (none worked), and the following app : android-wired-tether

for which it only works one time on a fresh andoid installation
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] T-Macgnolia:
If you have cLK installed still you can use ROM Manager to download and install a new SuperUser app by opening ROM Manager>Download ROM>Extras. Or you can do a search for SuperUser in the Android Market and install the most recent version if you use MAGLDR or do not want to use ROM Manager with cLK. You can get ROM Manager from the Android Market also but nit only works with cLK.

I recently had a similar issue with my HotSpot in the HyperDroid ROM I use and updating my SuperUser fixed it.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Capt.PP:
Not everything works like the way we wanted it works. We just have to find a way as long as it work. Here you go.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] Kino101:
First thx for your reply, I update the super user app from the market to the lastest version, but the native USB tethering still don't work (exactly the same behavior as my first description).

Do you personally manage to get it working? If yes, which rom are you using?

:(
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ShyamSasi:
According to German researchers, 99% of Android devices might be at risk from a vulnerability which could allow unauthorised parties to snoop on your Google Calendar and Contacts information.

More: http://nakedsecurity.sophos.com/2011/05/17/security-hole-android-smartphones/
[HD2 Android Themes and Apps] beerkeeper666:
Is android-2.3.4-kernels has support of FM-tuner apps?
[HD2 Android Themes and Apps] tmotard:
Works great with typhoon rom.
[Nook Color Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ichigo4lyf:
Ok I got a wii more and a CM7 Phiremode Nook color and have the Bluetooth on I got the app and was able to sync the wii mote but nothing happens I already manually enable everything I can..I'm so lost can anyone give me a detail instructions on getting the wii mote to work
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mr.orange303:
G2x, sensation, Hercules?

See its a big game. As soon as you get one. There's another.

But a 4.5 in. 1.2 dual core with 16 gb internal and 1gb of ram.

I'm keeping my g2x. In 6 months dual core will be obsolete.

Why keep waiting?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mightywonton:
yeah. every month there is going to be a new device out for tmobile. someone just leaked the lineup http://www.tmonews.com/2011/05/t-mobiles-2011-roadmap-leaks-with-blackberry-tablets-and-android-galore/
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mr.orange303:
This just proves my point. Phones are like graphics cards. Every 6 months they double the power.

I'd wait for the sgs2 but look at that Hercules.

I've decided the g2x will do until next years tax return. By then ill get that damn monster.

Or a new quad core

Or just keep the g2x.

After 2 cores I'm not sure it matters.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] player911:
So they are locking the AT&T bands down. Hmmm....
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Bronk93:
The Hercules aka infuse is a very impressive device. I mess around with it at work daily.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] player911:
The Infuse isn't dual core is it?

The Hercules uses a Dual-Core snapdragon similar to the Sensation @ 1.2Ghz. It isn't faster then the Tegra 2, but if it comes with an unlockable bootloader it might be the Sensation-Done-Right.... doubt it though. HTC is locking down all their phones.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] tq745:
No it's not

Sent from my G2x!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mr.orange303:
No. But with the infuse you could imagine. Closest thing so far.

My question is how does the screen feel.

Too large? Just right?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] nate420:
I hated my evo and hd2 so im honestly gonna,stay away from 4.5in that just seems to big.... id rather just walk around with a tab if im gonna go that big... Let alone honeycomb....to utilize a dual core
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Bronk93:
Oh that was my bad I thought I read the Hercules was single core. For me that size screen is just perfect.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mr.orange303:
The Hercules will be a sgs2 with a 4.5. Screen.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] regP:
eh.. always gonna be a newer phone. highly doubt any of these will have anything that will make the G2x inferior. only reason to switch would be personal preference.