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[Captivate General] Nick0703:
GPS works perfectly on mine captivate 2.3.3 and I get better reception and locking time. But GPS will stop working if you flashed a custom Kernel on it! I know that because I tried it and GPS wasn't working when I had a custom Kernel, had to flash back the stock kernel.

Edit: I just tried Speed dial and it's working perfectly, I think there is something wrong on your phone.
[Captivate General] clemmie:
I also don't have any issues with the GPS or Speed Dial. My only mod was rooting with the FUGU kernel.
[Captivate General] clemmie:
I hadn't thought of that; I wonder if I'll lose my root? Come to think of it, I wonder if that's causing the launcher crashes...
[Captivate General] iam_immigrant:
Got the phone from Rogers with 2.1 then upgraded to 2.2 then to 2.3.3 (all done through Kies. GPS was ok but spotty on 2.1 and much better with Froyo but hoped Gingerbread would bring more improvement.

I've tested it since Rogers released 2.3.3 and on a few occasions I've even gone to the roof of my building on a clear day and waited for 45mins!! and nothing! Not lock then lose it but NOTHING! Speed dial I can live without but I actually use the GPS quite a bit.

Since upgrading I've done a factory reset 4 times and even sent it in for repair, which came back saying "upgraded SW and factory reset" which fixed nothing.

I've just rooted (just root nothing else) and I've tried to do use the gps code but I can't even get into that!!

What can I do at this point?
[Captivate General] Nick0703:
Yeah, with the 2.3.3 you can't access the gps setting by entering the code, because everything you enter the code *#*#3214789650#*#*, you'll get a message saying "Service mode has crashes blablaba...". The only that I found to bypass that was to go to market and install the app "Anycut" then launch it, select New Shortcut, Activity then choose Angry gps.

I'll look up what's the problem that causing you not to get a good gps signal.
[Captivate General] iam_immigrant:
Man I was going nuts trying that gps code. Googled and searched this forum and everything pointed to that code. Was ready to toss my phone off the roof!

Was reading these forums for the past couple weeks learning how to root/flash (just rooted today actually) to get gps working.

I'm guessing I might have to try flashing it again with the stock rom from this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=979133 but gotta do some more reading before attempting it.
[Captivate General] clemmie:
I use an app called GPS Status from the market. There, in the menu under 'tools', you can 'manage A-GPS state and wipe the location info the GPS has back to scratch. Then download the assistance data from the internet. This worked well for me and I do it from time to time to keep things current.
[Captivate General] goraps:
How long have you had the phone? The random shut downs is not a ROM issue. I am pretty sure it is a hardware problem. It was acknowledged by Samsung. There is even a list of effected builds. I am sure you could find the build numbers with a little search. I had this problem when I first got the phone last December but had Rogers replace it. If it is the same problem, I think you will notice that the sleep of death only occurs when the battery is like above 85% or somthing like that. It has been a while so I can't exactly remember.
[Captivate General] m@@:
I can't seem to get the firmware actually downloaded. I'm going through kies and it recognizes my phone, and recognizes that I need to upgrade, starts downloading the upgrade and at 12% it disconnects. I have two screen shots here that show what I am talking about.

Any ideas?
[Captivate General] iam_immigrant:
Tried this the entire day and still nothing. I know it's kinda cloudy out today but still nothing.
[Captivate General] TRusselo:
i found 2.3.3 very slow, and poorly built. no voice button in swype PEEVED me off.i was originally making my custom canadian rom off Kh2 (rogers 2.3.3) but i dropped that project and released a canadianized/rogersized KJ3 (2.3.5).

one of the best roms in the dev section. and will be updated by the end of the week with the theming all included. the pic in my sig is a link to the rom if you havent seen EFFIN EH!
[Captivate General] nambisan:
Unable to update my Captivate

My captivate is still 2.2 and while connecting to Kies it says this version of the device cannot be updated.

Current version shows PDA: JL1/phone: JL1/CSC: JL1 (xxx).

I had rooted via Super one click and I can see Superuser installed. I havent used it for any purpose.

I removed my external SD card and did factory reset. No luck.
[Captivate General] TRusselo:
flash to stock 2.3.3 using the link in my signature. YOU NEED BOOTLOADERS coming from 2.2
[Android Themes] batting1000:
Anyone know where I can get this wallpaper? I really like it.

http://phandroid.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/home-lg.png

Thanks in adv.
[Android Themes] kid1da:
I believe it is a live wallpaper. I would like it as well. I don't think it was included in the system dump though. Someone could correct me if I'm wrong.

if the skies the limit, where's the urgency?
[Android Themes] batting1000:
Yeah, it's live.

I'd be fine with a static version if someone could just photoshop the stuff ontop of the wallpaper, etc.
[Android Themes] batting1000:
Would that be feasible?
[Android Themes] jjhiza:
How's this? I totally forgot where I found this, but I'm using it with Intel's ICS Launcher, and it's pretty nice. I'm working through the sdk now, so if I manage to get the live wallpaper to work, I'll post that as well. :)
[Android Themes] || Acer ||:
If you do, that'd be awesome! Then we could try to get the new youtube, launcher2, and more to work xP. But one step at a time lol.
[Android Themes] Fun With Drugs:
It's a Galaxy S2 wallpaper. (actually I'm not 100% it's gs2, but it's definitely a default wp from one of the latest phones lol)

Here's a better quality one.
[Android Themes] jjhiza:
You know what, I think you might be right. I think it's actually from the Nexus S…my fault. It looked kinda close to being a static image of the live wallpaper they used last night (granted I didn't get a great look at it), so I figured I'd share. The sdk dump has very little of value in it, other than for development purposes, but I'll download the Galaxy Nexus dump tomorrow, and see what I can find. :)
[TouchPad General] d11dog11:
I don't see this posted anywhere else shop I wanted to ask.

Can I do the ota for webos or will it mess up the cm7 install?
[TouchPad General] mattmartin77:
idk but i got into dev mode and installed a bunch of homebrew stuff with android on it. im guessing that if the webos ota has a new kernel then cm7 will be borked.
[TouchPad General] AznSwag:
the update will only erase the moboot file only, so if you decide to update the touchpad, after the updating it, the cminstall on your touchpad is gone but cm7 is still on the touchpad, so all you need to do is make a new cminstall file on the touchpad and put moboot in it, and just do the acme installer... you basically do the same thing as you were going to install cm7 on the touchpad but you only need the moboot in the cminstall file
[TouchPad General] d11dog11:
Ok. Thanks
[TouchPad General] AznSwag:
no problem :)
[TouchPad General] jbrinkley:
thanks Azn, I just ran into this. Your fix is good.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ericshmerick:
So, after being a bit disappointed by the recent announcement (and 5MP camera) I think I will just sell my Nexus S and get an international SGSII. Better camera and available now, and will have ICS ROMs soon.

Anyone else feel the same way?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Royvin:
Nope sorry still rather have Nexus but to each their own.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] qtwrk:
not for me , as matter of fact , Pixel is NOT most important characteristic to the camera , have you seen a video that compares iPhone 4S and Galaxy Nexus of shutter speed?

http://v.youku.com/v_showMini/id_XMzE0MTgyNjc2_ft_6.html

look at shutter speed , Galaxy Nexus took 6 pictures while 4S just took 3 ...

shutter speed, imaging ...etc are also important

otheriwse , for exmple 15 MP with dozen seconds of shutter or 5 MP with half second of shutter, which one do you choose?

beside , i don't think human eyes can see much different between image made by 5MP or 8MP

if you really like to take picture , then why don't you buy a professional camera?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ericshmerick:
Folks, I get the megapixel race isn't the end all.

I'll probably wait on the Galaxy Nexus but I wanted to get your thoughts.

And I have a DSLR, but have trouble fitting it in my pocket. So, I want the best possible camera on a phone for when I am out and about and not wanting to lug a huge beast of a camera with me.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ajftl:
Nexus alllllllllllll the way. U kidding me! Lol galaxy nexus awesome. And I have the sgs2 international. Would dump it in a sec for a nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mikel719:
I just gave my wife my photon for the ns4g.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Rem3Dy:
Have you even seen what that 5mp camera can do?!?!?! It is quite impressive! Better than the iPhone 4s 8mp that's for sure.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] simms22:
i love my 5mp camera on the nexus s. as i will probably enjoy the galaxy nexus 5mp camera more(when i finally invest in one).
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] david279:
More pixel does not equal better camera. Let's stop with this silliness.

Sent from my Nexus S 4G
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ericshmerick:
Well, judging from the blurry grainy shots on Engadget and thisismynext.com, color me not impressed by the Galaxy Nexus' camera.

I mean, yeah, the camera has zero lag and takes turrrbo photos, but if they all look grainy/out of focus/blurry, I care not.

Just IMO, per usual internet rules.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] faizalmzain:
MP count doesn't equate to image quality.

my old nikon d40 DSLR only have 6mp but of course it took much better pictures than any mobile phone cameras on the market.

the image sensor size, engine and lens/optics are what matters most.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Nutsonfire:
My gf has a S2, sure its nice, but the touchwiz interface is meh... and for its size, the screen is really lacking the extra resolution of the new Nexus. Remember the S2 came out many months ago already, it's new in the USA but not really latest tech.

A great phone though, im not trying to give it a bad rep, just saying new Nexus really is the new tech.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] faizalmzain:
for example

nexus one camera and nexus s camera have same MP count.

but nexus s camera output is much better than nexus one's.

i have both phones so i know how frustrated i am with nexus one's camera.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ericshmerick:
So how does everyone defend the poor sample photos from the Galaxy.

Serious question....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Star Shadow:
Engadget and this is my next are very iPhone centric fanboy sites. I'm waiting for tests done by someone that knows what they are doing and not trying to make it look bad. Not saying that was done here but apparently Engadget screwed up pictures from the Nokia phone twice. Once in comparison with the iPhone 4 and then most recently with the iPhone 4s test. Given that, someone there doesn't know how to use a phone that isn't Apple made. Take those photos with a grain of salt.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ericshmerick:
But its impossible for me to take 20 crappy photos from my wife's iPhone 4S or my buddies SGSII.

Not trolling. Its the truth.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tabelras:
I went from Nexus S to the Galaxy SII and I wish I could go back. Sure, it has a better screen and camera but the software is buggy and bloated. I tried to put on cyanogen but that one still has a lot of bugs as well. My Nexus S was rock solid.

I will definitely be trading in my SII for the new Nexus.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] albundy2010:
I am not a camera person myself and I really don't a **** about them to be honest. They have reached the point where they are acceptable to me on a smartphone.

Now that that's out of the way. On to engaget and basically all the other mobile sites. They all suck and are complelely useless in everything they cover. Apple/android/windows it don't matter really. They are just flat out terrible. The camera may be ****. It may be really good. But ihmo to come to a conclusion based on those idiots is foolish.

If you want a real rundown of a device wait for anandech to cover it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tekkitan:
I LOL @ people that don't choose a phone because it only has a 5MP camera compared to 8MP on other phones.

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I don't take crappy photos with my Nexus S.

Anyways if I want to actually take high quality pictures, I'll use my Nikon. It's a phone, not a DSLR camera.

Amazing pics taken by the NS in this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1271088
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] suisen:
no, but it means more cropping options. probably also better photoshopping options.

the only thing worse then people thinking mpx is everything is people screaming they're nothing. i'd kill for another 6 on my 12mpx Nikon just for cropping. much cheaper then a tele lens i generally don't need and can't afford even if i needed it.

ontopic - i like official updates, so Nexus beats Galaxy S any day. Size and price will be key, camera is irrelevant.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] window7:
I think we love Nexus because of Pure Google Android.

Just compare the SII development thread with our Nexus S development thread?

Mostly SII development are customized Rom with customized icon and so on,

BUT NEXUS is full of REAL development.

First, backlight dimmer, then touch wake, then deep idle, then all sorts of radio changes, then all sort of different rom (AOSP and CM7 based), then all sorts of kernel. Where can you get all these with other phone??

If you really care about duo core and camera, then you're really wrong by choosing Nexus S. That's my conclusion :p
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] daisun:
To me it feels like Samsung held back, leaving the best components for the SGS3.

Apart from the Nexus One, which really was a game changer and started the Ghz phone race, all the other Nexus phones have failed to start a new trend. You can argue that the Nexus S pushed for NFC but progress on that is still slow. The Galaxy Nexus may begin the era of HD screens but we'll have to wait and see.

If ICS gives my Nexus S the silky smoothness promised by hardware acceleration I may be able to hold out and see what the SGS3 is like.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] WesMantooth:
Who knows what they had the image quality set at?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] svtfmook:
yeah, take a 15mp picture, upload it to facebook where it's reduced to 2mp...

anything over 5mp is getting reduced, even to print it. image sensor is what's important. and unfortunately, i have not been impressed with the sns camera. my x10a took far better pics.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] genethebean33:
Here is my two cents..... I say if you want an 8meg camera than maybe the camera section at best will have a ton to sell you. Remember a phone is a phone first. Remember the higher the megs on the camera is meant for when you develop the pics to come out clear when you blow them up. Why are people so nit picky on every little thing?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] nbeebe24:
Are you kidding? The camera is a reason you'd pass on this amazing phone?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] demo23019:
if you're going to get a galaxy s 2 id wait for the new Galaxy S2 HD

with 720p screen and 1.5ghz exynos

thats what i think im doing im not impressed with the new nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] mapin0518:
Nope. That's pretty silly. First of all, learn that megapixels don't matter. You have no idea if that 8MP will take better pics than the 5MP. Google "megapixel myth".

What else is disappointing to you besides the camera? It astounds me to hear that anyone would be disappointed by this phone. It's set to be the best phone out there. It has pure Android ICS with official updates from Google. You have no idea how well the ICS ROMs will run on the SGSII, there's an inherent risk there. With the Nexus you can always sleep soundly knowing that the official stock ROM is pure and stable.

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What is not impressive about the new Nexus? It has the best hardware to date, but yet you're not impressed? Does it need to be chiseled out of unicorn ivory or something? What's wrong with people today that the most advanced piece of handheld communication technology today is "not impressive" ?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ericshmerick:
I love how everyone is "schooling" me on megapixels.

InB4 www.batteryuniversity.com if I breathe a word on how to condition a modern Li-ion battery...

Just generating discussion not trolling for an internet education and everyone tossing in their two cents on how digital cameras work. I got it, trust me...and I actually owned the SGSII prior to getting my Nexus S so I know how good that camera is. The phone's low display resolution and slow updates are why I sold it.

Anyway, I'm sure I'll break down and get the "Prime" but as of yet, I'm just not compelled by the camera. Yes, I actually want a very high quality camera as I travel a ton and refuse to lug my SLR along with me, so yes, the camera is important to me *gasp*
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] [hfm]:
I lost so much sleep when I had my G2 and it's faux pure google.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] :
You guys need to take it easy. The OP asked a genuine question but a lot of you seem to be really hostile. I've seen a dozen "MP's aren't everything" one-line replies already. Honestly... the OP already said he understood that. If you want to say something about the camera, point out something a bit more substantial.

For example, "The shutter speed is really good on the Galaxy Nexus" = *good feedback* and was actually very helpful to me, as a reader.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] [hfm]:
So you owned the sgs2 and got a nexus s, and now you're going to go back to the sgs2?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ericshmerick:
Yep. Bizzaro, right?

I was waiting to see how the Galaxy Nexus' specs were. All looks good but IMO the camera is just suspect. People are saying well, the engadget guys who took sample photos don't know how to use a non-iPhone camera (lol). I'm just not buying it.

I just have a feeling the GN will have a typical dated average to below average camera like both Nexus models have had.

That's all. We'll see. Until then, keep telling me to google "megapixel myth." It's so helpful!

Edit: If the Prime can do this, I'm in.

http://vimeo.com/30578363
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ericshmerick:
So my SGSII from buy.com's eBay daily deal arrives tomorrow. I was going to reject the package but after having a Windows Phone 7, I'm not willing to wait on the Galaxy Nexus. What I'll do is use the SGSII until the expected outrageous price ($715 on Negeri) goes down.

https://negrielectronics.com/samsung-i9250-google-galaxy-nexus-black-unlocked.html

Yes I realize that price is more of a guess but I don't think it's far off the mark.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Icecoldmeat:
I would give 2 SGSII's for a Galaxy Nexus..

That's the only thing I got to say :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] vansmack:
Great! See ya:

http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1301

http://xdaforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1336
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ericshmerick:
I still have a Nexus S there kiddo.

I have a lot of phones and am fully aware of other sub-forums.

Thx tho!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ehiggins:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZhlL-ys5iOA&feature=youtube_gdata_player

That will take you to time lapse photography shot by romaine guy at rockaway beach. You can also see more galaxy nexus photography on his google +. Its anything but blurry
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] muneeb.ansari:
Also depends on whether you're a Pure Blood (Nexus Prime) or a Muggle (SGS II) .. ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] knut150:
I couldn't have said it better...agreed!!!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] loonsy:
I have a DHD and it has a 8mp camera...oooo...it takes **** photos! I believe google has their reason to take a 5mp sensor and I'll take the Galaxy Nexus over the Galaxy S II. Played with a Note couple of days back, and hell it is in no way gonna be as smooth as Galaxy Nexus with ICS.

By the time SGS2 gets ICS which is like april/may???? (or later being Samsung), Samsung will start to have leaks or announce a new SGS2 beater with ICS, then what do Galaxy Nexus users get Jelly Bean...go figure.

I have owned a SGS and a DHD, looking forward to the Galaxy Nexus purely on software, kinda sick of not having updates from manufacturers (we have no locked phones where I am, so no carrier bloatware). After using customised Rom's from Samsung & HTC in their on flavours (Touchwiz/Sense), I rather now have AOSP and load whatever the hell mods/tweaks/apps I want. Android was about choice and Nexus device give you that choice.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] sOt0nGx:
I heard from some reliable source that SGS2 will get it by Jan, forgot from where

There are ASOP ports..

all that aside, I am also thinking of getting GN but hope they don't screw us over like the NS.. I didn't buy the NS because I was so disappointed that came with LCD in Singapore
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Taskman:
Samsung is pretty fast with the updates, apart from spica, but the carriers are not.

My guess would be Jan/Feb for ICS for the SGS2.

Either way I'm giving the SGS2 to my girlfriend as I'm getting the GN.

I have high hopes for it after seeing the reviews so far.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] b1337:
All nexus phones take awesome pics if want better buy a camera
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] LeanNSupreme:
Would you guys recommend waiting for the Galaxy Nexus or buying the Galaxy S II now?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Nebucatnetzer:
I sold my Galaxy S II for the Nexus answer enough?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kidserious:
Wait......that is all.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kanariya:
My mom said the S2 will be the first phone upgraded to ICS before xmas
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Why buy a SGSII now when the Nexus will be out in a matter of weeks?

lol gl with that.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] djmcnz:
Perhaps I'm wrong, which would explain why nobody has commented but...

It's the iPhone that appears (much) quicker to me in that video. The iPhone is on the left... correct? (Top of body is not curved on iPhone)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] player911:
I dunno. Typically android takes q while to trickle out but even Asus said a ICS upgrade was coming to their transformer line be the end of December.

Asus is on the ball with updates. We get updates every few weeks.

G2x - 2.3.7 CM7

Transformer - 3.2 Revolver OC/UV
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Nebucatnetzer:
Costum ROMs don't count.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] vash1053:
Not even close. Stop being a fanboy.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] itsjusttim:
Why don't custom Roms count? If your using this site... then you should at least be familiar with custom Roms
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] LoveisPeace2012:
True the camera on the iPhone is great, the battery issues are really bad right now though my gf has one and she switched to nexus with miui she likes the lovkscreen mods... iPhone is good for most people but the OS is weak in terms of flexibility , Android is not as fluid though but I still prefer it
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Nebucatnetzer:
Sry I thought his signature is part of the text. Couldn't see that on the XDA App.

And costum ROMs don't count because they are not official. Nothing against the community but they still need a base to work from. Most of the ROMs are based on stock ROMs which means they have to receive the updates to perform their magic.

In addition just because I can flash my own ROMs that shouldn't mean for the manufacturer that he doesn't have to provide fast updates.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] AllGamer:
SGS2 already is confirmed to get ICS, so what's the big deal?

Also Samsung has stepped up effort after much consumer demands

now they release sources almost on the spot, whenever a new device is released