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[General Topics] scyld:
What do Android and the Earth have in common?

Rumors of their ends have been highly exaggerated.

There are a lot of reasons why people would pick Android over the iPhone, and one of the very big reasons is price. I'm planning on getting one of last year's prominent Android models, Droid X, for $50. It's not the latest and greatest, but it's still an excellent device. On the other hand, I'd be paying well over $200 for an iPhone 3g. And without the ability to run Flash movies or store any local files aside from videos, pictures, and whatever other limited file types Steve Jobs will allow me. No micro SDHC card memory expansion. And the list goes on.

Also, it would be nice when quoting a source to clearly indicate that you're quoting said source :p
[General Topics] smokedkill:
Apple may take back some of the market, but to call it the kiss of death? If anything, it will finish the windows phone off, and hurt blackberry, and a possible drop off in android but not a major one.

Some of us totally oppose some of apple's methods and control. I watch a lot of flash videos and apple wont allow that. While android does have a lot of control from the providers and manufacturers, it has plenty of help from it's developer community. One of the biggest things I love about android are the custom roms and being able to make my phone do some awesome things, especially when I've had iPhone users needing me to send out a wifi signal so they could get online.
[General Topics] anonimo95:
hahahhahahah :D:D:D:D:D
[General Topics] bleach168:
http://seekingalpha.com/article/276259-will-iphone-5-reverse-android-s-surge?source=yahoo

First it was, "just wait until iPhone 4 comes out." Then it was, "just wait until it comes to Verizon." Now, it's "just wait until iPhone 5 comes out."

People can't accept that Android is actually a good OS and that some people *gasp* might choose it over iPhones.
[General Topics] sublimaze:
All that shows is that you're able to make a few non-negative comments about products that don't come from Cupertino. Congratulations. My point still stands. The comments that I pulled from your posts still sound like a typical apple fanboy, even a blind man can see that. It's ok, you can come out of the fanboy closet, you're not the only fanboy around here. Just don't try to deny the obvious, it's a waste of time & only makes you look foolish.
[General Topics] vbetts:
It's not really being a fanboy if you look at both sides of the situation, as I've seen he was doing. Nothing wrong with that, hell I like both Ios and Android.
[General Topics] Dratini:
iOS looks amazing. Sure they copied Android, but its a nice OS. Android simply has better hardware, is cheaper and there are a lot more variations in it. Its the Windows of cell phones, it runs on pretty much everything.
[General Topics] koahhe:
With devices like Samsung GS2 and HTC 3D EVO the future is looking good for android imo
[General Topics] HHLLC:
Indeed. The iPod started it all. When it was time to trash my BB, the iPhone wasn't even on my radar as a replacement.
[General Topics] MartyLK:
Thank you for being rational. Unlike that other one.
[General Topics] galaxys:
Iphonie os is dreaming! They can't even keep up with the fast progressive open Android os development!
[General Topics] dirtbag_td:
Reason why I would consider an Android Phone is due to developer sites like XDA. Just have to wait until I am out of my contract for my BlackBerry.
[General Topics] pitmaster:
considering the fact that android is avaiable on many devices and iOS is only avaiable on one device, I'd say apple is doing much better than android.....just a noob's point of view....and also trying to get my 10 posts :) Love the customization of android....like the stability of my cousins iphone...gimme android every time!
[General Topics] samzh:
no jobs , no iphone, i used to be, and it will be forever.
[General Topics] Lunchbox115:
Exactly. I'd never buy anything with iOS, don't like it anyway and I don't like Steve Jobs. Just imagine he'd die (I don't wish it to him, god no, just think if his death became true). What will happen with Apple. Will it break down?
[General Topics] MOUTH__:
What could be so over the top that could ever stop all this development
[General Topics] lude219:
The real story here is how this will further impact RIM and drives it into oblivion. I can't wait for the day when my IT director says "screw RIM, guys. We're going with ___ OS." CREATE AN ENTERPRISE SERVER GOOGLE OR APPLE!! Please put the nail into the coffin, already! I hate hate hate hate typing on this dinky curve QWERTY keyboard!
[General Topics] OTSS:
Stability and customer service will always be a successful formula.
[General Topics] mjshealy:
It might have a chance of being the "death" of android, if there weren't MILLIONS of people that HATE and will NEVER own an Apple product, including myself. F a mac.
[General Topics] devator22:
Even my friends with iPhones were impressed by my shiny new HTC Incredible 2. It may not be the same status symbol as an iPhone, but HTC phones at least are known for their stylistic statements and functionality. Some of the smaller names like Samsung, Casio, LG, or Kyocera may not draw attention like the iPhone, but HTC and Motorola can, and to some extent do. Maybe my old Droid was cool because it was rooted and customizable, but my Dinc2 draws looks simply because it is an HTC phone, and is recognized as such. So to say that the iPhone 5 will kill Android is silly. Maybe it will trim the herd and make companies rethink fragmentation and market saturation, but the little green guy is here to stay.
[General Topics] :
I'm still sticking to android.

I doubt the iPhone 5 will be any different from the iPhone 4.
[General Topics] tolis626:
Regarding the very last thing you said...I think the little green guy should start eating apples.They're good for his health you know! ;)
[General Topics] jcabrera03:
For a business environment, the BB is far superior. But for everything else, I'll stick to android. From what I see, IPhone has always been a step behind android. Android was able to multi task way before IPhone. IMO with the new apple OS, users will finally have Widgets and a pull down notification bar which we have had since the original android phone. I've never been a big fan of the IPhone. I have had it in the past and will definitely stick to my android phone.
[General Topics] B777Forever:
The iPhone will never kill off Android OS....neither will Android OS kill the iPhone. The two will coexist.
[General Topics] MartyLK:
WP7 will kill them both off. :D
[General Topics] msd24200:
Wp7 = epic fail
[General Topics] allchannels99:
I hate to see Apple copying Android's notification bar.
[General Topics] MartyLK:
Android uses Apple's proprietary capacitive multi-touch display tech. Maybe Apple is thinking payback time.
[General Topics] I Am Marino:
You mean like every other touchscreen phone?

At least Android's notification bar wasn't broad like multi touch screen display.
[General Topics] l_Estat:
And we should not forget that android is still in the stage where its potentials are seen as weaknesses. (Security, Openess, No Quality Standards, Open Markets)

If the industrie really starts to leverage those aspects, android will become impossible to beat.
[General Topics] MartyLK:
What are you getting at? Are you saying it's okay to steal if it has broader appeal?
[General Topics] NitroSvennen:
sorry, but i just have to say this: What a joke...

i dont think that the android platform will lose any more ground just because an launch of iPhone 5... i think that android is going to grow even bigger within the next few years!!!
[General Topics] :
But Samsung has decided to release there new flagship device the SGS3 earlier, around August/September to compete with the iphone 5 and also dont forget ice cream sandwich which will hopefully be a lot better then honeycomb which was half cooked.
[General Topics] :
And thus ends the age of... basic function phones.. lol
[General Topics] Kid Poker:
Being as popular as RIM is, they are going down. I just can't believe symbian is up in the top 3! Android is full of open customization. Will iPhone 5 be the end of Android? Never in a million years. Android is just getting started imho.
[General Topics] Dripz167:
Who does this guy think he is, Harold Camping?
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rdompor:
Is there a fix for blurry facebook contact pictures? Whenever I get a call, the photo that shows looks like it was enlarged from a tiny thumbnail.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Viper Daimao:
I think that's a limitation of the size of the pic the facebook app uses to sync. One sure fire workaround is to have facebook for htc sync do the picture syncing. It uses a higher quality picture. I have also heard, but have not confirmed and kind of doubt, that if you do the initial sync over wifi it will use higher quality pictures.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] byfarrr:
Use the Facebook for HTC account instead of the general Facebook app from the market. If you go to Settings --> Accounts & Sync, you can "Add account" and choose Facebook for HTC from that and go into it and check "Sync contacts". If you do it this way over the general facebook app, your pics for the calls should be a higher resolution....it won't be flawless, but better than what you have now. Make sure you uncheck the "Facebook" account so that it doesn't sync. Leave "Facebook for HTC Sense" set to sync.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rdompor:
Using facebook for sense definitely helped. Thanks for the tip.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Frammer:
Wouldn't it also be dependent on the original image quality of the user's upload to begin with. If it is low quality and facebook then uploads a lower quality photo during the syncing process wouldn't it cause more viewing problems?
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] byfarrr:
i don't think so....even if it is low quality to begin with, the quality needed to show up relatively clear as small as it does on our phones would still be less than that, IMO.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] davmeister:
Hey all, I am looking for a stable Gingerbread ROM I can flash and use as a daily. I am using an i897 Samsung Captivate. Does anyone have any suggestions??

Things I need:

Bluetooth

Stability

Good Battery Life

Working WiFi

Theming

Clockwork Recovery

SD card read/write

I am currently using (and still love) Phoenix 8.0, but Adam has moved on to other devices, and my themed Swype beta has expired. I would love a ROM that was close to Phoenix in feature-set and stability/performance.

I appreciate any feedback anyone has to share.

Thanks!
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Miami_Son:
Do the research. No ROM is all things to all people and they can vary in performance from device to device. Only you can decide what works for you. I suggest you spend some time reading the individual ROM threads in DEV and see what kinds of problems/advantages users are having and whether they fit your needs.
[Captivate Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zelendel:
What he said.

As we have learned each Rom can and has run differently depending in the device. Try some of them out and make your own mind up.

Thread closed
[Android Apps and Games] dagaetch:
Traveling to Europe (Greece and Italy) in a couple weeks, and looking for the best travel apps for my G2x. Any suggestions for guides, audio tours, restaurant reviews, general travel, etc? Also trying to find a gps/map that can download info in advance, since I'm not planning on having a data connection.

Thanks!
[Android Apps and Games] Sandrra:
Travel guide for Croatia

This application was developed by Adria24, an online travel agency specialized in Croatia. Get this app today and enjoy your stay in Croatia.

Main features of the Croatia app:

- A selection of the best events in Croatia

- Top sigtseeings

- Best rated restaurants close to your current location

- All popular tourist destination with insights and pictures

- Up-to-date weather information

- Directions to all points-of-interest & online maps (internet access needed)

Free install: market.android.com/details?id=com.tourias.android.guide.croatia
[Android Apps and Games] LordManhattan:
Reviews (Hotels, resturants etc.):

- TripAdvisor

Hotel booking, car rentals etc. on the go:

- Hotels.com

- WorldMate

Flight Tracker:

FlightAware Flight Tracker
[Android Apps and Games] adzinator:
I've had a look at most of the free city guides and they are generally pretty average, large 200meg downloads, bad maps and lots of bloat. However i am sure there are some gems out there. However since you are not going to have data some of these guides, (pocket , mtravel etc could be usefull)

As a previous poster mentioned trip advisor is the king of the hill for places to visit etc. An up and comer is stay.com which lets you create a customised guide and download it to your phone including an offline map.

If you decide to get a country specific sim for data vi highly recomend Öffi - Public Transport Buddy for public transport around europe

and kayak or tripit to manage your iteniery
[Android Apps and Games] dagaetch:
Haha - this thread got bumped from several months ago, I've already done my trip (it was amazing) and ended up being very surprised by the availability of free wifi. Didn't end up needing any apps really, although there was one that had the marine forecast for the Mediterranean which was helpful since we were sailing.
[Android Apps and Games] spyrale:
free wifi? are you sure you have been in Italy? :D
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Nightwish sgsl:
i was tring to flash my phone via this guide from kb1 to Gingerbread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1133787

but i am stuck at the step 13. Power down completely [Remove battery is easier] , then enter Device into Download Mode again.

when i removed the battery and tried to switch to download mode the screen get all black colour,what to do?remove the battery and try to go download mode agin? first time flas:(hing
[Galaxy S I9000 General] ritvik93:
Dont worry! This happened to me once....just take out the battery and then press power button for 30 seconds and take a deep breath.....now put the battery back in and press the vol down and home key .......then press the power button!
[Galaxy S I9000 General] tanmayrocks:
am also struck...just after reflashing pit file....the screen lightens up to dark grey and no download mode...help please!!!
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Misledz:
Apparently I forgot to add the line to put it back in, Wow D: Atleast theres clarification ,Thanks for that. Will add it

@tanmay, Dark grey? That means the phone isnt completely powered off, Theres still backlight, Has to be completely powered down, I do hope its done in download mode. Anything flash related is purely in download mode to assure 100% safeness (:
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Nightwish sgsl:
but it doest help(((.it seems it is turning on but no download mode image.is it normal?
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Nightwish sgsl:
we know that we have to put it back....but the screen lightens up to dark grey and no download mode.what to do?
[Galaxy S I9000 General] ritvik93:
i think that he's saying that the phone isn't going in download mode after putting back the battery......but if he didn't put the battery back in then he just had a blond moment :P
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Misledz:
Check and see if you can enter recovery mode or if its broken. Vol Up + Home , Then 1 sec gap, Hold power till it vibrates, Make sure theres no backlight or thats not completely shut down.

@rit, Well yeah :\ Cause you know, Phone without a battery and hoping it will turn on--Just no comment there rofl
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Nightwish sgsl:
could you go into download mode?my screen is still lightened gray
[Galaxy S I9000 General] ritvik93:
did you wait for the latona process to pass completely?
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Nightwish sgsl:
may i unplug the usb cabel?i am absolutely noob
[Galaxy S I9000 General] tanmayrocks:
same here...my phone goes completely off...then i press the three buttons as mentioned for download mode...then the screen backlit(dark grey) appears and i lay here frightened and unhappy!!
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Nightwish sgsl:
and is it possible to cancel the flashing process and return back?if yes writ me how please
[Galaxy S I9000 General] tanmayrocks:
yup..it was totally over...i earlier flashed into xxkb3..it was no problem then...dunno what happened now...SAD :(

plus i have my usb cable removed
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Misledz:
Mines works perfectly o.o Flashed mine before making the guide. Hence the guide.

1. Take out the battery. 10 secs just to be safe. There should be no light. Or phones still alive.

2. Yes the 3 button combo is annoying, But its the only options android has given us. Recovery mode can break but it can be restored. Download mode is your highest prior. I dont know if your battery is low. If it is then use a direct power supply, phone will turn on without a battery. See how far it gets to turning on.

3. Replace the battery and retry the same, the pit file shouldnt harm the phone in any way.

4. See if you can enter Download mode.

Also i hope you flashed it when it was in download mode. The android digging picture should have been there when you flashed the pit or any other file. If you flashed it on a black screen *happens when adb server keeps the com port alive* it bricks the phone.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Nightwish sgsl:
if there appeared pass on the odin, it means yes.yeah?
[Galaxy S I9000 General] ritvik93:
yes you can remove the usb............may i suggest taking off the battery for a while.........go for a walk , catch your breath and come back maybe it will work then!
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Misledz:
Yeah, That means it worked. The pit file is just to prepare the phone.

See if this helps you in anyway

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpWcM44On88&feature=related
[Galaxy S I9000 General] tanmayrocks:
i flashed it in download mode only...but its now not entering the download mode...helpless!!
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Nightwish sgsl:
i removed the usb cabel. then tried to go in download mode.i am in download mode now,the image appeared and now connect ub again and continue the process?
[Galaxy S I9000 General] tanmayrocks:
thank god...it came back!!!

i pressed home button then power button and the volue down!!
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Misledz:
...Wait..You had the USB connected this whole time? *facepalm* :( Your supposed to remove it or it keeps the adb server alive thats why it wont go into download mode. Ho jezuz.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Nightwish sgsl:
now i have to connect usb again and contine the process?
[Galaxy S I9000 General] tanmayrocks:
mine is completed thanks!!
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Nightwish sgsl:
u connected usb again and flashed the files to phone?
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Misledz:
Basically once its in Download mode, Proceed as per the instructions. And congrats tanmay. Flash the remaining 4 files. Bootloader and etc. NOT. I repeat NOT the pit file ;O
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Nightwish sgsl:
the process is completed.now i did th factory data reset. when it restarted again stuck with lightened gray screen.i did factory reset while it was connected with USB cabel.should i remove the battery and factory reset again?
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Misledz:
YOu shouldnt keep the USb plugged in. Once it says "Passed" Your done. No need to keep USB plugged in again. Remove the USB cable and it should be ok. Debugging mode is glitchy, Hence why its written when you enable its unstable.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Nightwish sgsl:
what is this?: Power reset or UNKNOWN UPLOAD MODE??????
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Nightwish sgsl:
ohh god ... i will never do this flashing again.it didnt boot, so i pressen power button it turned off.and then appeared Power reset or UNKNOWN UPLOAD MODE
[Galaxy S I9000 General] sakindia123:
this is a bug...when u try to force rebboot..this will happen
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Misledz:
You should quit experimenting with the boot options and load it up and enjoy while its not bricked hahaha. :P Removing the battery and starting helps it work. But dont make it a habbit or you might break the recovery mode
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Nightwish sgsl:
what should i do?the phone is stuck like this 10-15 minutes..
[Galaxy S I9000 General] ritvik93:
is it fine now? If not then take out the battery and put it back in
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Misledz:
Hopefully no USB cable is connected?

Force it to turn on in recovery mode. Vol Up+Home, Then power. Then use vol keys to select force reboot. and it should start up. Assuming you didnt mess with something your not supposed to--If it persists. Power reset doesnt sound so bad, First time hearing it o.o
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Nightwish sgsl:
u told me 2 ways.which to do?? remove the battery and turn it on?or force it to turn on with recovery mode?
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Nightwish sgsl:
usb is not connected))).and sorry i know that you are already fed up with me(
[Galaxy S I9000 General] manrock111:
OK for noob sake do as I tell.

1. Flash with pit file.

2 . Remove battery and cable. And try to on phone but it will not power up ok. Don't worry lol

3. Make sure u see screen zet black means confirm there is no power left.

4. Put batter and cables back to phone.

5. Try to enter into download mode.

If entered then continuous....

I hope u doing this same.

Tell us.
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Misledz:
Either cases its the same thing. They both boot the phone. Ones forced the others well---the same
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Misledz:
Naw :P Just curious as to how someone can end up having so many issues booting up o.o Im trying to retrace my steps but hahaha, You and your USB cable :P
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Nightwish sgsl:
i removed the battery and putit back then booted it.everything is okay.the phone is working. is the factory reset data important?
[Galaxy S I9000 General] sakindia123:
no buddy its not
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Nightwish sgsl:
thanks u all.at least finished. Especially thanks to you Misledz ,,,,thanks thanks thankss
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Nightwish sgsl:
oh my god..now camera int working...how to solve this problem?
[Galaxy S I9000 General] sakindia123:
did u flash the bootloader?
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Nightwish sgsl:
yeah i flashed all 4 files. but should i unrar that bootloader before loading or?
[Galaxy S I9000 General] sakindia123:
of course not :p
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Nightwish sgsl:
then how to solve this problem?i am fed up with this gingerbread.helpto finish with it please...
[Galaxy S I9000 General] sakindia123:
then flash back 2 froyo:cool:
[Galaxy S I9000 General] Nightwish sgsl:
you are using froyo?but i want GB.just help me to solve camera if u can
[Galaxy S I9000 General] sakindia123:
i m using gb..wont revery back:o..and btw the only thing we can do is wait for a stable release
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goku16:
okay... last night i was charging phone... middle of the night i wake up and found it black-out... so i try to switch it on... only vibration without anything from the screen... i tried to charge it ... but still cant turn on... and btw, it only vibrate when i turn on without charing....

any help please?

model: x10a

firmware: the lastest one which i believe is .054? cant remember @@ and the stock firmware... updated through expanion of SE
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] assasinbob:
In order for anyone to assist you your post must be edited to include your phone model, ROM, and kernel(if applicable). If the phone is completely stock then this might not be the place to look(take it back to the store) otherwise some googleing might help you before you post.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] osx67:
Hi goku 16

Once I got the same problem; and I did finish by plugging on flash mode an re-installing all stuff on SE!
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] goku16:
im doing it right now ... but i cant get the phone into flashmode >"<

the greenlight is on but... still not in flashmode @@