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[Captivate General] Bowsa2511:
My contract ends in January 2012, but I got a Galaxy S II off-contract.

The thing's AMAZING!! Super light, amazing screen, extremely fast, the best in every aspect.

The price is not, it's $599 off-contract. But do what I did, scout craigslist and find people who are selling it new in box at a good price, or sell your captivate, or trade.

The deal I scored was $360 + hacked Motorola Backflip, and I have a spanking new Galaxy S II.. Just don't deal in a bad neighborhood and always make sure it's the Galaxy S II (Say's it on the back)

Save your contract/upgrade for the Galaxy S III
[Captivate General] Captain_Nero:
Damn that's a pretty good deal.

*Get Chance and Luck*
[Captivate General] Bowsa2511:
Patience and Negotiation my friend. There are people out there that just want to sell the phone and one needs to take advantage. Did the same thing for the original Galaxy S (Captivate), got it new in box for $350 when it was $599 at the time.
[Captivate General] rg400smarttowel:
does the galaxy s2 with live wallpaper make the phone slow down when scrolling through apps?
[Captivate General] vamshi999:
what I wanted todo was..take the early upgrade option now and take it early next time to..by doing this I will have a new phone for a cheaper price...
[Captivate General] Bowsa2511:
It does not lag at all, it's buttery-smooth and shows no sign of lag considering the powerful specs and the hardware-accelerated browser, launcher, and touchwiz applications.

How so?
[Captivate General] Deleted member 4112216:
You get a faster upgrade cycle (discounted upgrades every year) if your bill is over a certain amount per month, which I think is around $100
[Captivate General] quarlow:
That stopped this year. They changed it, from 12 months to the normal 20. After upgrading in September, I next qualify 5/2013. That's why I was curious how he got them to budge at all. I have another line that qualifies in December (start date 4/2010, never renewed), and the phone broke, I tried in store and over the phone, they won't let me upgrade early without adding like $100 to the price of the phone, not the gentle $30 the OP got.

Sent from my Galaxy S II (i777)
[Captivate General] vamshi999:
doing the same thing which I am doing now call and get an early upgrade for just $30 extra....anyways I am glad that I didn't go through with this would have missed the lte version..
[Captivate General] vamshi999:
I don't know how I was able to get an upgrade for just $30 extra..I was supposed to get an upgrade in july... maybe its because of the data plan which they add..right now I don't have a data plan on my phone...
[Captivate General] Aus_Azn:
I have always had an 18-month upgrade cycle with them, $75 "earlier than that" option. But, I've been with them since the Cingular era courtesy of corporate discounting.
[Captivate General] quarlow:
I was with att wireless, before they were Cingular, with a corporate sponsorship this whole time. In the past I have had 18 or 12 month cycles too. The att store told me they changed the policy a few months back so all future renewals are not eligible until 20 months. I'm ecstatic with my phone now, so it doesn't matter now, but if in a year I can upgrade for only an extra $30, I'll be all over that. Maybe by then the LTE phones will have battery life worked out, and my area will have LTE :)

Sent from my Galaxy S II (i777)
[Captivate General] Darth_Munkee:
I was talking to one of the managers at my local AT&T store and he was saying that he could upgrade me early and renew my 2 year contract, he said I would get the phone at the 2 year contract price, the only catch was I had to buy $200 worth of accessories to go with it. Of course he pointed out the the Jawbone Jambox is $200. I might use it for the Skyrocket that's coming out, I'm just having a hard time parting with my Cappy.
[Captivate General] Aus_Azn:
That sounds like total crap, IMO. How early are you trying to upgrade?
[Captivate General] H11F:
I love my Captivate, but cannot wait to upgrade as well. Unfortunately, I'm with Rogers Canada and well... that has NOT been a very good battle. Hell, I get next to zero reception in my _HOUSE_ and they refuse to acknowledge or give any credit.
[Captivate General] Donmarques72:
Lucky you. In my country we have no such oportunities :-(
[T-Mobile LG G2x] cdefg23:
Hey pros and newbs, like me lol, I need help rooting, flashing ... etc for my LG g2x. Yes I chose it over the Samsung Galaxy S2 because it looked and felt smoother when i handled both. But any way, can anyone create a step by step tutorial instead of clicking all these links and sending me to different pages and just keep it on one page? I really want to learn! I tried going about it but just worried about bricking my phone. If any one could help it would mean alot to me, the present and future hackers for android! 8)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] pbcal:
Go spend some time reading in the development thread, There are already many thread with lots of information.

Start here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1049154
[T-Mobile LG G2x] fortunejr:
Please READ MORE. People are not as willing to help someone who doesn't not seem like they have read the basics. Also slow down with all the "I'm a NEWB stuff". You are most likely to get flammed. Try to seem more mature and you'll get better results and answers.

Assuming you get G2x with Gingerbread you would...

1. NVFlash ClockworkMod (Do this right & and it will be hard to brick)

2. Flash Rooted Rom of your choice. (Gain root access)

To answer your most likely next few question:

WeaponX for 2.3.3

CM7, EagleBlood, MIUI for 2.3.7

(Personal preferences)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] moeahmad1995:
What OS u have on your computer? Also go see what version of android u have. 2.2.2 or 2.3.3. After y answer those questions ill walk you through it.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] gypsy214:
i like to do it step by step. these people show you how in a video

http://theunlockr.com/category/howto/android_how_tos/lg-g2x-how-tos/
[HTC Sensation] reckoner_85:
I understand those are the most popular sense 3.5, I now have Insertcoin's version, are there any big differences between them? should I give ARHD's a try? also if you have a better recommendation for another sense 3.5 rom I'd be happy to listen.
[HTC Sensation] nrvnqsrxk:
Between the two I would pick insertcoin. ARHD was just slow to me, and drained batteries if I looked at it weird.

You could try giving Senseay a try, heard good things abt it.

Sent from my HTC Sensation
[HTC Sensation] reckoner_85:
Okay so not a big difference then, thanks mate.
[HTC Sensation] tinker2000:
I find InsertCoin ROM's to be about the fastest sense versions. I also like the S3ns3ay versions too.

Both of these are followers of the Bricked kernel, which is probably a little quicker than the Faux kernel in ARHD. However, speed and power can consume more battery and I think Faux is working on a battery efficient kernel, where Show-P is a little less battery conscious.
[HTC Sensation] smockpuv:
I started out with ARHD switched to InsertCoin primarily for the amaze camera and found I liked the feel and speed of that rom better. I've since switched to CM7 selfkang 9 and am stuck in limbo as to what I want to do because I'm not 100% happy with what I have. Also from my experience both ARHD and InsertCoin have so many additional apps that I have no idea why they put them on the rom I ended up cleaning up the rom major after I installed it. I have heard that bulletproof is a great rom though. I may try that out. I'm just tired of setting up my phone after each flash.
[HTC Sensation] PaulGiz:
Only you can get a feel for what you like.

InsertCoin and ARHD are pretty similar, others offer different visuals and features.

Nandroid is your friend!!

Try 'em all until you're happy. Just be scrupulous with your backups.

Different devs have different philosophies.

InsertCoin and ARHD are pretty similar, others offer different visuals and features.

TaDa!!!

P.
[HTC Sensation] reckoner_85:
2nd day with IC and I'm seeing huge improvements in battery life (probably ARHD's 1.5ghz overclock was the culprit) I'm very satisfied with it so far, thanks everyone for the input.
[HTC Sensation] sergeybrin:
Neither. CM7.
[HTC Sensation] Lostcat:
Everything

I have taken my Sensation on all the rides in the park and keep going back to my ARHD backup, the bugs i had aren't there in 4.1.5 so i think faux has had some success lately, my battery life is much better than it was in Stock mode. same factory battery. however not all phones are created equally and not everyone runs the same apps, i think the apps loaded are the key to better or worse luck.
[HTC Sensation] reckoner_85:
Do you run it @1.5ghz ?
[Dell Streak 7] Stef99:
I upgraded my 2.2 version to the Honeycomb 3.2 version. The icons are too small and I cannot find a way to enlarge my widgets/apps to fit the screen. Does anyone know how to do that? Any advice on how to manage the widgets? Any other customization features anyone can tell me about?

If not,

how can I downgrade the software to 3.1 or back to the original? Thank you!!
[Dell Streak 7] keith.valdez:
You really need to read stuff before you post questions like that... The answers are right in front of you. Just search the forums... Like the rest of us.
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] al mon:
I set Chainfire 3d to these settings for Shadowgun.

In Chainfire3d: Default OpenGL settings

Reduce texture quality

Reduce texture size

Disable MapBuffer emu

The download of the additional files gets to 100% and then it crashes. Any idea on how I can get it to finish?

I have it on my XOOM, where in its file structure can I just copy it over to my Nook? Thanks.
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] treobwoy:
I just copied over the entire com.madfingergames.shadowgun folder from my SD card on my phone and put it on the sd card for my nook. After doing that I started the app, it downloaded past 100 percent, but started right up. Plays perfectly so far.
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] dincdoes.me:
You guys got shadiwgun working on this wow make me regret giving my nook to my wife and getting a Acer iconia tab

Lol
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] jgaf:
Mine works until its loading the first level. I can see the intro flawlessly, but when it finishes or is skipped I crash after a while in the loading screen. I don't get FC it just got back to previous screen (Chainfire)
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] treobwoy:
it plays. very stuttery and jerky past the first level, but it still plays. When I first bought the game i couldn't get it to play but if you know how to search right, you can find a version floating around that has been optimized for none dual core devices.

That's the best I can give you. I paid for the game so i won't direct anyone to a pirated copy, but there is one floating out there that doesn't need tegra.
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] jgaf:
I tried the low version and still got same result. Maybe there's something wrong with my sd cache files since it kept freezing during the download...
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] BoomKaput:
Here is what I did to get it to work:

1) Get ShadowGun v1.0 and SD files

2) On Chainfire3D go to default open gl settings

3) Set plugin "NVIDIA", check "reduce texture size", "disable mapbuffer emu" and "hide cf3d id" (check reduce texture quality if you want better performance)

4) Run game.

5) ???????

6) Yeah... Profit!
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] henbo:
How do I get it from the market is says my nook color is not compatable?
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] gallahad2000:
The market version isn't going to work. You have to google for it.
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] henbo:
Where do u get the plugin from? Can anyone help?
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] gallahad2000:
google "chainfire 3d plugins". you should be able to find it. By the way, the plugins are zip files, once you've extracted them from the file you download just put them on the root of your sd card and install from the program.
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] henbo:
I have tried several times, but it will not find my plugin file. I downloaded the correct one and used drop box to put it on my nook. Can anyone help thanks
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] gallahad2000:
The files:

libGLEMU_QUALCOMM.zip

libGLEMU_POWERVR.zip

libGLEMU_NVIDIA.zip

need to be on the root folder of your SDcard.

Don't forget that you need to "install plugins" before "Use plugin/Load a plugin"
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] henbo:
Igot that done, but now it bombs out after it gets to 99% of the first download. Any suggestions?
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] JeramyEggs:
I had it bomb on all of the downloads. It you keep trying, they usually download. Did you try installing the sd files? When I did it caused me to freeze on the downloads. Keep trying, took me awhile...;) Nothing like downloading til 99% then freezing.. drove me nuts
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] pieface42:
well I got everything installed, and the game seems to run smooth, but my controls aren't on the screen.....
[Nook Color Themes and Apps] Hephaestus_:
I'm having the same problem running cm9 unofficial.
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jjeffries0423:
Sup guys, Im a field engineer. I currently have to use a POS LG Shine as my test phone for call tests on each sector of the tower. I have to use a special sim card in order to view the frequency / scramble code of the sectors so i make sure i am testing the correct radio unit. On the LG Shine i have to dial 277634#*# and then enter "engineer mode" to view the freq / sc. if any one knows of a mode on the atrix that would be shhweet :D
[Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jjeffries0423:
actually I have done searching and already found that before i posted here... Im not a newb 2 forums bro. Google is my friend i cant locate any for it and that rssd code is not what im looking for. that dont let me really lock onto a frequency. but im going to try it tomrrow n e way.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gogol:
Hi,

Which app do you use to edit photos?

App that is easy to use and have extensive features, also does not require internet connection.
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] simms22:
PicsayPro :)
[Eee Pad Transformer General] qhinton:
Y because the hardware is sub-par. It's creeky, backing feels hollow, light bleed (no that bad), and them speakers suck my big toe (crackle at max). This is my second Transformer I only gave it another chance because I liked the size (thinness) compared to the other tabs in its price range. Anyway I sold it for a HTC Flyer since we already own a Acer A500 and Thrive (wife and son). Compared the the other tabs the Transformer was the worst quality, IMO. Reg updates are great and probably the best thing it has going for it. My other honeycomb tabs are better quality and have are more functional with the ports. I'm more satisfied with the HTC Flyer becuz its solid even though its not running the latest software, it has way less issues then the Transformer.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] acdcking12345:
thanks for a useless post.

Sorry but i adore my TF.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] ExploreMN:
Cool story bro.

Now what does this have to do with developing something for the Transformer?
[Eee Pad Transformer General] qhinton:
Last time I looked this.is.the general forum. Anyways look at the last few post from people the QUALITY is notbthat great. And i have been owning tabs since 2008 and this is a rushed product.
[Eee Pad Transformer General] mrevankyle:
do not go to forums just to talk badly about the devices keep you dam opinions to yourself
[Motorola Photon 4G] rbgotee784:
I dont know if this has been addressed but i am having problems downloading ROMS and things from xda. Keeps telling me file is unsupported. If there is a fix can someone please point me in the right direction or any info would be much appreciated. Thanks and sgain sorry if this has been answered
[Motorola Photon 4G] MedicStuder:
Download astro file manager. After install open application and click file manager. Then hit ur phones menu button and choose preference. Scroll to bottom till u see enable browser download and check it. U can then exit application. Should work now. That's how I fixed issue on my photon.
[Motorola Photon 4G] rbgotee784:
Thanks ill give it a shot.
[Motorola Photon 4G] xTMFxOffshore:
You aren't using a computer at all to snag ROM's and such?
[Motorola Photon 4G] KOLIOSIS:
Hello everyone, first post since joining. I have a 16GB SD CARD which was partitioned for use in my previous phone (HUAWEI ASCEND running CM7.2 which had DT'S A2SD incorporated into the ROM, partition size of 1GB & 32 swap).

My question is this :

As I am still stock & un-rooted,is their any added benefit to leaving the partitioning in place or should I delete the partition. THX!

BTW, I've had the phone for only a week & still getting acclimated w/it, will probably root sometime later, very pleased w/the overall performance @ this point.
[Motorola Photon 4G] xTMFxOffshore:
I don't see a reason to keeping it as CM7 for a different device won't work on the Photon. But that's just me. So it's basically a partition of information that is not usable.
[Motorola Photon 4G] rbgotee784:
I was not near a comp at the moment but wanted to download something for later use. I usually use my laptop. But that method worked so thanks for the help. Medic
[Motorola Photon 4G] xTMFxOffshore:
I gotcha Man. Just had to ask.
[Motorola Photon 4G] MedicStuder:
Glad it worked for Ya.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] AIR-WIZZ:
:confused:I wanted to know if I should buy the unit unlocked now or wait till it comes out in America with AT&T?

If I wait for the AT&T version, though, it will likely come barraged with bloatware and features will be locked like tethering. I believe that rooting the Note will allow tethering and removal of the bloatware but I'm not sure. I am eligible for the 2 year discount if I get the Note with AT&T but how long will I have to wait?

;)I currently have the Dell Streak with a 5" screen and Rooted with a Streak-Droid custom ROM and all the bells and whistles included but this new G-Note is making me very happy! I gotta have one!

What do I do? $700 now with no Bloatware and tether ready or wait for AT&T to put there crap in it and pay $300 or so and then root it?

:)This is a video (a long a$$ video:eek:) of the Galaxy Note and Nexus World Tour in Europe. This should help you understand why this phone will be sought after sooooo much.:D
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] depakjan:
i have the same confusion.. but who knows when AT&T will get the phone.. 2 months or more wait i guess.. wait will kill me... on the other hand 700$ seems too much...
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Corriewf:
I have been battling this same debate.

Here's the pros to waiting:

1. Save at least $400.

2. Gives time to see what bugs may come out by first buyers.

3. Easier warranty replacement through local att store.

4. Better layout of buttons as ours will likely come with a search button.

5. Possibly an NFC enabled American version.

6. During your wait you fin out about another device right around the corner that blows this one away...samsung it notorious for announcing a new device that blows away their current devices. Who knows..super amoled plus hd 5 inch screen?

The negatives:

1. They get it first. You have to watch everyone enjoy their awesome device as you remain sleepless at night refreshes pages for an announcement of release here.

2. The wait could be anywhere from 2-6 months for a release here.

3. The international version will get updated first while we wait forever for ATT to approve the update here.

4. Missing the cool look of the one main button vs a stupid search button.

5. Lose interest...convert to being an Amish and start making your own jams.

I'm leaning more towards waiting, but my upgrade isn't up until Jan 1st anyway. I also don't see the benefit in buying an unsubsidized phone since we don't get lower monthly rates for it. I could maybe accept paying $400 if I could save $20 a month on rate plans over the next two years.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] DPMAce:
From my experiences, it's ALWAYS better to wait in these particular situations, where new technology is evolving so quickly. Let samsung work out the kinks on the 1st batch of notes. (i.e. 1st batch of ps2's were not as good)

I really wanted the samsung galaxy s2, but waited and now I'd rather have the note. Save money, and more better options will open up.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] eallan:
On the other hand, I enjoyed the sgs2 for about 6 months now and can sell it and buy another phone.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] calin75:
Live is short. Enjoy its pleasures while you can. I got my sg2 when it was lunch in Europe 6 months ago and I've enjoyed it. I feel like it's time for me to move on to a device like the Note. I want a super amoled HD screen bigger than 4.3" so bad that I will pay full price if I have to. I just wish it had NFC.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] fosselman:
For me I just can't see spending that much on a phone so I will wait for AT$T to get it. I am also worried about the warranty.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Earthbrain:
I am glad that I am a physician.

Study hard and work hard and you get to enjoy the fun toys in life.

I just ordered the unlocked Galaxy Note. I will be enjoying it a few months and then sell it at a loss and buy another high end phone. $700 for a phone is a lot but then it only take me about half a day to make $700. I could never wait for 2 months to get a new phone that I want. Time is money.

Life is short, so enjoy the fruit of your labor. I encountered dead and sick people often so I get to appreciate life a lot.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] calin75:
What he said.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] eallan:
Where did you buy it?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] Earthbrain:
I pre-ordered it at MobileCityOnline.com
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] eallan:
If they had a date i might pull the trigger.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] AIR-WIZZ:
I have another question to ask...

Is the UK version of...let's say... the SGS2 the same as the American version. At least as far as Hardware is concerned.

I'm curious if it is common for Samsung to have Hardware differences in the same phones for different countries.

Anybody know?

This would make a huge difference in my decission to wait or not.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 General] wonsanim:
I pre-order one also the 26 but still no ETA:(