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[Windows Phone 7 General] StarbuxMcCloud:
I'd just like to place my opinion here.

WP7 has massive potential (Windows EIGHT DURR HURR!), everyone knows this, but the only thing blocking its success is its own creator, Microsoft. Their strict hardware requirements cripple people's first impressions of WP7 devices as being mid-range, unimpressive phones that try to be high-end. I'm sorry but functionality alone won't win over the consumer, they've already had a massive advertising campaign showing off its superior functionality but that's not enough and it ultimately failed.

The platform will never take off unless it hits the high-end market for smartphones. I thought this year would be the year that they would hit that market, but every day it feels like that just isn't ever happening. So when?

Up until a few years ago I remember it was common for people to pay around $1000 for Windows Mobile phones because there was a market for state of the art, high quality phones. Best Buy even sold an unbranded, unlocked HTC Diamond for $700, the Xperia x1 was retailed at $800. I remember paying $600+ for a WM PDA back in the day and a Windows phone almost every year up until this year. I've been a long-time follower of Microsoft, but I'm not going to follow them through their PC-less phone ecosystem. The phone is a PC, I want to move my desktop to my phone, or at least a great deal of it, that has been the dream and they of all companies won't allow it with the current hardware offerings.

I would still gladly pay $800 for an unlocked N950 with WP7. That's a quality phone right there. The thought of putting in a pre-release of Windows 8, or upgrading it a year from now to W8 just has me thinking "TAKE MY MONEY" But the reality is, we get second-rate phones like the HTC Radar, and HTC Titan. Great phones, for $300, and for the year 2011. Windows 8 on those devices in 2012? No way.

I want to impress my friends (and myself too!) this year and next year, using the same phone. That just won't happen with the HTC Radar.
[Windows Phone 7 General] adesonic:
There is an issue around the harware specs that MS requires, the reality is that WP7 does not need a quad core 1.5GH processor to run and be lag free, but to the average punter when stood in front of a sales person big numbers sound good!

The exception is of course the iphone which (apart from the retina display) appears to do well more on the back of its industrial design and cool factor. Sadly, none of the recently announced crop of new devices for WP have ground breaking physical design (show me an HTC/ Samsung of any flavour that looks as "sexy"as iphone 4) and MS have a long way to go before they are considered cool.

Having said all that, things change, for example all the young (under 25) people I know either use RIM or Android now whereas all the people my age (50) are using iphones, only a couple are using WP but many have shown a great deal of interest in my HD7
[Windows Phone 7 General] N8ter:
1. Android: Yes.

2. Depends on which features you're talking about it.

3. That's pure speculation and assuming other platforms do not evolve, which is obviously an idiotic speculation just looking forward to iOS5 and Android over the past year or so.

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It has nothing to do with advertising. You can only advertise what a phone actually does. Android OEMs, Carriers do that well. WP7 marketing was terrible because there wasn't really anything to market outside of the user interface. Outside of that and percieved performance differences (App Launches and Resuming is terribad pre-Mango, but the transitions that hide that are done well) there really isn't much.

Anyone can walk into a carrier store and do a checkmark list and there aren't many advantages to the platform. It was rushed, and they cut WAY too much out.

So you tell me, other than the UI (Tiles and Metro Design), what could they have advertised to deem themselves a superior OS to iOS, Android, or even Blackberry?

And before someone mentions RIM's declining marketshare, keep in mine 90% of those people are going to Android and 9.5% of them are going to iOS. WP7 is largely written off by consumers right now.

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iOS has more to do with that. Apple did a lot of innovation IRT Touchscreen devices and user experience. Also, their iTunes store is wildly dominant and the iPhone doubles up as an iPod Touch. Every app you can imagine is on that OS and they tend to be of higher quality and get better support compared to other platforms. iOS also has the most robust/consistent push notifications, and more applications support PUSH on BB/iOS than other platforms. That being said, their phones are well-built, but I don't like the glass they overuse on their devices (better than Samsung's plastics, though). One drop can ruin your day. But that's what Otterbox is for, I guess... Cases just ruin the aesthetic of the device, though...

RIM has specific advantages esp IRT BBM and the way they PUSH email and content to their devices. Every post and every tweet on my Blackberry was pushed to my device. I was too lazy to set up the Notification LED (which is infinitely customizeable on that device), so it did get a bit annoying for me. RIM also compresses data to Blackberries so they are high usable even on low-capped data plans, which are more common in Europe and emerging markets where data is more expensive. Where BBs are used a lot, you can save a ton of money by opting for a lower data plan and using BBM with no SMS/MMS plan (just tell your carrier to block them to avoid charges, or get the lowest plan they have).
[Windows Phone 7 General] adesonic:
BBM does drive a lot of the uptake of rim in the UK, very popular with the young, indeed, the recent, riots here in th UK were (apparently) organised via a combination of BBM and Facebook.
[Windows Phone 7 General] conantroutman:
Well I gave this one a fair chance but alas I fear we have come as far as we can.....

Don't worry I'm sure another one will spring up in about 20 minutes... :rolleyes:
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cczr1:
Hello everyone!

I recently bought a Sony Ericsson Arc and the images taken by its camera look pretty good on the phone it self, but wen it comes to downloading them on PC the results are quite unexpected. the image resolution is poor 400xXXX pixels or less and size is about 600kb (same shown in astro file explorer) although its taken on 8mpx settings and same with using HDR camera. I use universal android suit (i dont know maybe i need original sofware?) The question is how do I fix that Resolution problem? what settings and where? pls help
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bwyan Benton:
i don't believe hdr camera supports full resolution even if it claims it. Take a picture with the stock camera and check the resolution on that. What's universal Android suit?
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] hygge:
HDR camera does support full resolution, I have taking several pictures with both SE camera app, HDR camera and Vignette all at 8MP and compared them with 100-200% magnification, the resolution on each is exactly the same, there is absolute no difference in the details recorded.

HDR camera does after combining three pictures increase color saturation and contrast for the whole picture and fine details. This makes the pictures look like they have more details but up close it is easy to see the same amount of details and same pixel sizes.

I have decided to uninstall Vignette as it add some very weird "pixel curtain" all over the pictures which initially gives it a larger file size as it add additional pixels which is not supposed to be there. This could give the wrong impression that it contains more details which is not the case.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] indianx:
Hi,

i have 2 year old kid he loves to watch cartoons or videos.

Is there any which blocks the touch and home button. On the iphone there was a application like Incarcer where you had to press volume and down to enable home and touch again.

Is there anything similar for an android phone. Got a galaxy s1 9100 and galaxy s 9000

Thanks.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] c_anuraag:
If you want to stop your Kid from accidently making changes to your phone...This helped me a lot...

https://market.android.com/details?id=marcone.toddlerlock&hl=en
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] indianx:
thanks but this is no use to me. I want him not to turn of the videos iam playing for them. At least he sits quite for a while when he watches some cartoons/videos. As you know they like to press the home button which closes the application like you tube or gallery. Also the touch screen which pauses the video. Need something which can prevent it :rolleyes:

iphone had the tool called incarcer from cydia.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cowlag:
I'm looking for the same thing let me know if you found anything... seems like such a simple app to create I just need to learn how to create apps :(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Faran52:
I'm looking for the same too
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cowlag:
live lock app looks like it might work but says its not for my device... any way to make it support mine? :/

http://www.appbrain.com/app/live-lock:-youtube-kids-lock/com.brink.livelock
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Dr.Dango:
Hello every1, First time trying to use android

Well i've been looking for my sgs2 an official 2.3.4 for my KH1-KG5-KH1 XSG

Can i directly flash the XWKH4 version ? Then rooting it? or XWKI4 ?

or there is compatibility issues? any advices?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cosmic Blue:
Yes you cam flask ki4 or any other firmwarethete are no compatibiyy issues to worry anout

Mske sire you read and umderstand before flashing and rooting, you will then have no problems.
[Defy General] Jake allen:
I downloaded cyanogen mod on my Motorola Defy recently and it messed up my phone now it wont go to the bootloader menu and it wont get pass the Google logo can any one help me fix this problem please i am really lost and i need my phone up and running....
[Defy General] sammael1069:
adb reboot recovery let me know if you need full paramaters
[Defy General] Jake allen:
Details

If i can get the details of how to actually do what your talking about that would be awesome...
[Defy General] SpookyAwol:
Start here and see if you have any questions after reading
[T-Mobile Sidekick 4G] htowndiablo713:
can the sidekick handle this or more i have tegrak ultimate and it is working fine with higher core voltage but lower on the quadrants should i lower it or keep it how it is
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] padibuz:
Hey guys,

I'm having some trouble with CWM, as follows:

correct HSPL installed

Magldr 1.13 is installed

I install the latest version of CWM, and access it via AD recovery

It boots, getting the GOGOGO message and I enter the CWM menu

The problem:

Inside CWM any option I pick via the call button results in remaining stuck in a screen with the CWM hat in the middle of the screen. At this point, I have no choice but remove the battery.

For a long time I have ignored this problem and used DAF roms, but since such a method is pretty much dead, I have no choice but try and sort this out.

Any ideea why I get stuck on the CWM hat icon screen when I pick any option ?

Thank you.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] sammael1069:
have you reflashed the latest ver. of cwm i mean flash it again. its on the main screen in rom manager first option.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] padibuz:
At this moment the phone is wiped clean via Task29, I have no rom installed and I have reinstalled CWM, Magldr and even HSPL multiple times with no luck, I'm afraid.

The CWM version I have installed is something along the lines of 4.0.0.1.0, or something.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] sammael1069:
check the md5 on the cwm it might be a bad dl also check the md5 on the rom

check what ver. android the two roms are, cwm 5.0.0.2 is my latest to work with android 2.3.5
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] padibuz:
I can't seem to find 5.0.0

Can you point me to a download link, pls ?
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] sammael1069:
http://www.clockworkmod.com/

thats all i got for now i have t o try a different browser

all i got was ver 3.1.0.0 the md5 is 48f615587bbe3e19e28d88a2aa0bcec4
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] samsamuel:
just to double check, ,, , you sure that isn't the END key you're pressing? cos that happens with the end key....
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] sammael1069:
it seems this happened

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=10305205&postcount=3
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] tigra72:
Hi padibuz

a cousin of me has the same problem.

Could you solve this problem ?

Many thanks
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] nieves53:
This just happened to me, I flashed the whole setup many times but then cwr wouldn't see my files. After many attempts I manage to get it working. One thing thou, make sure the sdcard is in the phone while flashing CWR partition
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kichard:
Can someone direct me to a listing of custom splash screens, if it even exists? I'm looking for a sweet HTC rooted one. Many thanks.
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bpyazel:
There's a bunch in several threads under Thunderbolt themes and apps forum here
[Thunderbolt Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] -SmithTech-:
Boot Animation Changer

You can also try Boot Animation Changer from the Market.
[Galaxy S II General] oatterzonxda:
Sorry guys, I didn't know where to put this. I usually just lurk. I dont think theres an AT&T SGSII forum yet, so this is the only place i can think of. I hope this is news to people. if not, i apologize in advanced and just delete my thread.

https://opensource.samsung.com/rece...hod=reception_search&searchValue=SGH-I777_ATT
[Galaxy S II General] summerfences:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1271731
[Motorola Photon 4G] ross4747:
Just curious is this. possible to change or fix? I just came from using a nexus s and flashed the matrix kernel making my screen have more contrast and look less washed out , so my request or question is can u change the screen settings on the photon by flashing a kernel and give it more contrast?
[Motorola Photon 4G] Kcarpenter:
Maybe when the devs have the chance to dug into it. Our after market kernels right now are in their infancy.

Edit: btw this thread will probably be moved ti general. The developers do check those threads too. But the dev threads are generally specific to mods that someone has made.
[Motorola Photon 4G] ross4747:
O OK I see yea the photon doesn't have as much supposrt be nice to see the things devs come out with tho and yea that's fine don't care where it's moved just figured I'd get my thought and there and see if there's anyone wondering what I am thanx for the response man :)
[Motorola Photon 4G] shabbypenguin:
i doubt it, the reason why it worked on the nexus s was because of the led nature, this is lcd so all you can control is the brightness of teh backlight. wheres on the amoled/samoled screens you can control each pixel
[Motorola Photon 4G] scoobdude:
What about the black crush issue? Would that fixable via software?
[Motorola Photon 4G] Kcarpenter:
I thought our screens were led...
[Motorola Photon 4G] shabbypenguin:
as far as i knew we are using a SLCD with the pentile matrix display
[Motorola Photon 4G] Custodian:
There has to be a way to modify this color. Can't accept this as it is.
[Motorola Photon 4G] Custodian:
Would it be possible to incorporate a port of voodoo color mod into one of our current custom kernels?
[Motorola Photon 4G] Kcarpenter:
Voodoo is for amoled screens only. We don't have the levels of adjustment that amoleds have available.
[Motorola Photon 4G] ronnienyc:
My screen is so contrasty I can't believe you feel it is washed out.

And it is so much brighter than my nexus...
[Motorola Photon 4G] Custodian:
My screen does look washed out. Compared to my epic 4g. Lol. The color looks saturated...and..uhh washed out
[Motorola Photon 4G] ross4747:
I agree with ronnienyc it does have a lot of contrast but it is also a little less color than my nexus s. I think we could lower the contrast tho its a qhd screen and every screen must have an option to change hue contrast and sharpness right?
[Motorola Photon 4G] ronnienyc:
What I don't like about the nexus and epic screens is that they are over saturated and skin tones look red or orange.
[Motorola Photon 4G] Supergoodsmitto:
Any new news? this really has to be fixed.. cant even enjoy pics in your gallery they look so weird.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kingguff:
Hi I could really do with some advise. I suspect my 13 year old daughter is being messaged by some pervert she has been talking to online. she forgot her phone a couple of weeks ago when she went swimming and got a notification of a message on Facebook which I checked only to find what was, lets say a message no 13 should get. I have deleted all her internet settings and her MSN and facebook accounts and she wont be leaving the house for quite a while, but she is acting strange and spending lots of time texting and deleting her sent and received messages as soon as she gets them. Could really do with some form of logging software or something to put my mind at rest and either beat the living ****e out of this bloke or forward his number to the police. Need something stealthy and free or really cheap as I have reciently been made redundant and all the ones I can find are very expensive. I tried stealth sms messenger but when i tried it on my phone it just forwarded blank texts. Thanks in advance.

forgot to say its for a sensation if that makes a difference
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gascomm:
i would suggest sms backup which archives messages onto a gmail account.

i've used it for over a year without any problems.

it works away in the background but is clearly visible within the apps list.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kingguff:
Thanks gascomm i will have a look and see if i can hide it some way. does it backup both sent and received?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gascomm:
yes, both in & outgoing messages are saved.

am afraid i haven't a clue on how to hide it but there may well be apps in the market to do such a thing. best of luck in finding a full solution.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kingguff:
Cheers i will sort something out, thanks again for your advise
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] noa.tranter:
If u use a launcher like Go EX then you can hide apps in the app drawer. Best of luck
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kingguff:
Thanks very much I will give it a shot
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zman519:
So did it work? What did you end up useing to log the txt?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phenom97:
SMS Backup is an amazing app. Use it all the time.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fakaly:
Try SMS Tracker Agent.

you can track sms messages remotely.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zman519:
Any one know of a stelth kinda app that logs sms to sdcard? It just logs all incoming & out going

Sent from the Drivers Seat of my Suby txting and Driving doing 100MPH+ in a school zone! Ha.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zman519:
Bump..... any one? Any thing?

Rocking cm9
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sliding.d:
try use arkyver(arkyver.com or play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.arkyver.logMobile).

the application logs sms and call.
[HTC EVO 3D] 3d evo:
I downloaded a apk for a black version of the Google + app instead of the plain white one and everytime I try to update it There is a error with the file once trying to install... Can anyone help me out wit this????
[HTC EVO 3D] joehunni:
Try uninstalling the original version first, that usually does it.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] chienb:
Hi All,

I was able to obtain some free TF protector samples from a manufacturer friend of mine. Was wondering if anyone would be interested in getting one for free in exchange for a review?

Correction: Factory is in Taiwan, warehouses around the world. Here is their website: http://jcm7635.myweb.hinet.net/. It's one of the highest quality protectors I've seen which is why I wanted to get more samples.

Previously, I made a thread comparing this protector with one from Viewguard which I was quite disappointed with and it costs $20.

An iPad prototype was used when I first made the comparison, but they now have the correct TF dimensions.

I will try to update more pics when I get home today. There are no bubbles along the edges now after I applied the correct TF protector.

Anyone interested?

Edit: PM me your address!

Edit 2 9/22: Update with pics taken 5 min ago. Now that I looked at it carefully, I'm surprised it hasn't picked up any scratches or bubbles after 4 months.

Edit 3 9/23: I got all your PM and addresses. I should be able to ship to US and CA. For those international, I will have to check the shipping rates. Today, I was able to get the actual retails units with instructions and packaging. I will send them out either today or tomorrow morning.

Edit 4 9/24: I've gotten more requests than I initially expected, so I've already shipped all samples I have on hand today. But I was able to get my supplier to provide second batch coming in Tue/Wed.

Please post reviews in this thread; videos would be great! Thanks!

Due to overwhelming demand, I cannot accepted anymore requests after Sunday 9/25 12:00 AM PST!
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] kadunk:
hey, i wouldnt mind a sample in exchange for a review, had the invisie shield that i removed because it was prone to smudges and screen wasnt smooth on the fingers
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] chienb:
ok, PM your address. I'll try to have it shipped tomorrow.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] bx10r:
im in. Need my address?
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] Bobaboo:
Hell, I'd pay and still review :P

I'm in though, just got this thing, and forgot about getting a screen protector
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] emreekeesalafee:
id most definetly be interested, got a bunch of little kids to keep the tf safe from!
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] fliparsenal:
I'm game! I'd post a video
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] The_Lunatic:
I'd be happy to try one and review it if there are any left.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] chienb:
i have some samples just sitting on my desk. so PM me your address!
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] chienb:
Got your address, will ship tomorrow.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] kalel2901:
Hi r u shipping accross the globe? Currently located here in UAE and very interested in getting one and to review it. Thanks
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] RAMBO29:
You have a PM.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] emreekeesalafee:
thanks a mill. Can't wait to do the review.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] jimpmc:
Sent you a PM as well.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] Saiboogu:
Also willing to do a review if you've got any samples left. Thanks for the offer.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] prewed:
US only? Im from Germany
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] vicci:
Sent you PM.

Vicci.
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] kadunk:
Hey sent you my address sorry for delay hope you could still send me one

thanks
[Eee Pad Transformer Accessories] chienb:
Give me your address, I will check the rates and ship it if it's not too expensive.

I still have a lot left, got a new batch today. Give me your address.

Give me your address, I will check the rates and ship it if it's not too expensive.
[Atrix 4G Themes and Apps] milesjohnson:
Just thought i'd let everyone know

*MOD EDIT* - It's been free for one+ months :P
[Atrix 4G Themes and Apps] techiesam:
thank you

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