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[HD2 General] spitzer.fr:
I have the same problem. would like to update my Leo by Android but I do not know what is the best ROM to do that in terms of stability, display errors and energy management? I was using 2.3.5 NAND version which had quit a lot of bugs. Now I'm back on WM
[HD2 General] CB620:
Android on the hd2 in my opinion runs better on this device than some devices that are launched with it.

Load up NexusHD 2.3.7 and you or your wife won't look back.

Sent from my HD2
[HD2 General] TheATHEiST:
Well you are not going to find out unless you try them. Also "2.3.5. NAND" means absolutely nothing as that isnt rom specific, that is just a version number of Android OS.

In my experience the most stable version without needing tweaks/extra setup etc is the NexusHD2 roms by tytung (Froyo) and (Gingerbread) and they are as close to stock Android as you will get.

I am addicted to trying new roms though and have started to really like the MIUI based roms but am currently testing the new NexusHD2 ICS base.
[HD2 General] EasyTrigger:
HD2 forever ...

I have an EU and a from about 2 month a TMOUS:

- EU with MIUI 2.37a stable ... hard daily use, it rocks!!!

- TMOUS to try other roms with sense (big internal space required, i hate app2sd :) ) and tried 3 different version of ICS for now without any problem!!!

I have thought about changing them for a real android but ... i love modding ... so no chance for other model for now :)

A quick reply? Buy a TMOUS :)

Cheers
[HD2 General] nathmedlin79:
Roms

Since you have tried many different roms, have you found a sense 3.5 that can play 720p video? Mwakious 3.5 does not :(
[HD2 General] arthasz:
HD2 was build for Android, delivering it with WM6.5 was a joke!
[EVO 4G General] lowridincrew,:
Hey guys, I've been using different roms and testing them out and I stream my audio from my phone to my car stereo. It's been dropping the sound coming through the radio and playing it through the phone's speaker and even my calls all start on the speaker. I have no idea if I can fix this or not or I need to get another phone.
[EVO 4G General] lowridincrew,:
so, Anybody??
[EVO 4G General] {ParanoiA}:
What rom is it happening on? Sense or aosp

Support TrevE !
[Nexus S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Brutos:
Now since my nexus s doesn't expose the FAT32 sd card filesystem anymore, due to file sharing over MTP, I thought that changing the sd card filesystem might be an idea worth investigating.

FAT32 is probably not the most efficient choice for an sd card file system, what options do I actually have? Could switching to ext4 result in performance gains? Would my device actually recognize the new filesystem?

Is there another filesystem that handles sd cards even better and is it supported by kernel/ics?
[Motorola Atrix 2] sureway:
I've used my Atrix 2 for severa weeks. There are several great features, while I have a few issues with it too. I am thinking of returning it back to get a Samsung Skyrocket. But I'd to have a fair comparison of the two before making any decision.

Here are the things I really enjoy:

1. The screen is fantastic, very clear and bright.

2. The battery is super. I've not charged it in the last two days, and it is still alive.

3. The build feels very solid. Its feeling is so great.

4. Compared to Skyrocket, it is much cheaper.

Here are some issues with my Atrix2:

1. GPS is not working correctly, not even for once. I am watching this forum, but seems no one else has the same issue.

2. No way to flash modified ROMs, at least at this moment.

3. Internet sometimes is not good. Not to mention the super fast speed of Skyrocket's LTE.

However, I have not spent enough time on my phone---I have not rooted it or installed other useful applications. Nor do I know much about the possible issues with SkyRocket. So my observations above may be imcomplete or biased.

I would appreciate if you can share your thoughts and experience. Many thanks!
[Motorola Atrix 2] athris:
for 1 and 3, why not just go to at&t store and exchange for another atrix2 since there's no one has the same issue. I have no problem with those issue too.

for 2, i guess we need a bit patient, as long as the stupid bootloader is unlockable, we will get custom rom.
[Motorola Atrix 2] sureway:
Thanks for your suggestions. I will try an exchange this weekend.
[Motorola Atrix 2] Coldheat1906:
I came from the GS2 and have not looked back....

Just feels better (more solid) in the hand and battery life last a lot longer. (and this is even before a custom ROM.... just imagine how long it will last once ROMs start being developed)

As far as GPS & Internet I have not had any issue w/mine, works great.

Lastly the price speaks for its self. $50 (@Bestbuy)..... wow.
[Motorola Atrix 2] lilhaiti:
One of my co-workers have the Skyrocket, and I've played with it extensively since he is an iPhone refugee and wanted me to help him set it up.

I will say that you are correct in the feel aspect, the A2 feels twice as expensive as the Skyrocket. The screen is the one thing that would keep from getting the Skyrocket, it is horrible to me. IT IS BLUE!!! I am sure one could get used to using it, but as soon as I see another phone and see actual white...I would be pissed again. As far as phone speed, it didn't feel any faster than my A2, some things the Skyrocket did faster, some things the A2 did faster...it was a draw. As far as internet speeds go, without unlimited data I really couldn't see where I could fully take advantage of the higher speeds. Mobile websites load rather quickly on HSPA+ and only slightly quicker on LTE. Faster none the less. But what really shows the true advantage of LTE was watching videos and downloading large apps neither of which I do a lot of over our limited data plans. My friend is constantly complaining about his battery life. He said that if he uses it gingerly it makes it through the day, if he really starts playing with it, he needs to find a charger. I for one have always been able to make it back to the house at night with a lot of battery left, whether I use it a lot or use it a little. As for development, we just have to be patient, I am sure we will get a way to flash ROMs and kernels, but until then the A2 really can't fight in that battle.

I have not had any of the issues you brought up, I would take it back. And from what I've read, Sammy's are notorious for GPS issues, I don't know if the Skyrocket is in that boat or not, but they don't have the greatest track record with GPS.

I say go to an AT&T store that has a Skyrocket demo phone and do your comparison, what I didn't like you might like. Don't get caught up in looking at pictures as a lot of reviewers do when reviewing the SGS2's. Look at the everyday stuff, surf the web and sit it next to your A2, go to google.com and compare them. You will see what I'm talking about.
[Motorola Atrix 2] AnyMal:
The only thing I dislike about A2 is its camera quality. Don't know why Moto even bothered with a dedicated camera button; without two-stage focus it's pretty useless.
[Motorola Atrix 2] malickie:
Ok considering I owned the Skyrocket temporarily and the Atrix 2 I can tell you a few differences.

1. The Skyrocket feels Cheap and the Skyrocket is Wider which makes the phone feel a little odd.

2. This is mixed but I noticed it and so have others on the screen, the Skyrocket when viewed in the dark and looking at either a dark photo or watching a scene in a movie where it is dark you will notice a blobbing effect as well as banding issues through the screen. Atrix 2 does not suffer from this at all.

3. Super AMOLED Plus from what I have read suffers from screen degradation over time.

4. Def. not nearly as many accessories (Lapdock, HD Dock, Etc. for Atrix 2)

5. Skyrocket's bootloader is unlocked....Bad Motorola Bad

6. Camera and Video seem about the same on both of them as far as I can tell but I don't have a photographers eye let alone if you are that picky just go get an Actual REAL Camera.

7. As for fluidity of the UI they seem about the same and the irony here is that the Atrix 2 is running currently at 1ghz as opposed to the Skyrocket running at 1.5ghz

8. Once Atrix 2 does get bootloader unlocked they will be pretty much dead even other than LTE but like someone stated earlier unless you have an Unlimited Data Plan kinda useless.
[Motorola Atrix 2] Coldheat1906:
One thing that has not been meantioned is the charge time!

The Atrix 2 charge time is much, much, much, faster then the SG2
[Motorola Atrix 2] kojitabe:
Agree with this.

My friend has sgs2 and charging longer than mine,although he use my charger or i use his,a2 is faster when charging. Also his battery life is worse,he charge twice/three times a day,but a2 can give me a day with data connection always on and widget.

And when i play a game on his phone,back camera feel so hot.

Screen look good on sgs2 but a2 is brighter.

Sgs2 feels so fragile and cheap in hand,a2 is so solid.

But back again,decission is yours.

Just choose what you like.

But when a2 is unlocked,i believe we will see a beast awake from its bed. :-D
[Motorola Atrix 2] PeteSeiler2010:
I am planning on picking up an Atrix 2 tomorrow, I was told by a Target Store associate that the Atrix 2 will be FREE...the SG2 will be $199.99, so that pretty much sold me on the Atrix 2.

I too was worried about the Super AMOLED screen on the SG2, I owned a Captivate previously and it suffered from image burn, which bugged the crap out of me.
[Motorola Atrix 2] Douchewithaphone:
You will probably like the A2. It's a very refined phone. Feels a ton nicer than the SGSII, which I considered.
[Motorola Atrix 2] sureway:
I am very grateful to all your comments! They have saved me a lot troubles.

More than a year ago, I had Samsung captivate for several months, and it was my first smartphone. As it had much more functions compared to my previous non-smart phones, overall I quite liked it, despite its cheap looking, bad GPS, and short battery life.

Today I tried SkyRocket in an AT&T store. I had expected there should be a lot changes compared to captivate. It turns out SkyRocket still looks as cheap as captivate. The screen might be brighter, but there is a bluish tone.

As for the GPS issue with my Atrix 2, it went away after a salesperson simply pulled out the battery and then restarted the phone. I then tried GPS several times after, the issue is really gone. A little bit curious why a restart with battery removed can solve the problem.

I haven't looked for any change of the Internet connection issue. Previously, when phone signal is low, around 2 bars, the internet is really really slow. However, as I work on computer all the time, so this issue does not bother me that much.

After reading numerous very helpful replies, I decide to keep this new phone. I picked up Atrix 2 mainly because it is much cheaper, plus I'd like to try a different company. Now I realize that I made a good decision.

Thank you all, again!
[Motorola Atrix 2] PeteSeiler2010:
I did pick up my Atrix 2 on Sunday and all I can say is WOW! I love it, it even made a couple of my iPhone toting co-workers jealous...that was great. I am now looking forward to some development and custom ROMs in the future.
[Motorola Atrix 2] Coldheat1906:
Glad to have you aboard!
[Motorola Atrix 2] droidwalla:
Another thing worth pointing out is the resolution. The Atrix2 has 960x540 as opposed to 480 x 800 pixels on the Samsung. Before I bought the Atrix2, I had thoroughly compared the two. The higher resolution makes for an increase in display area. When comparing the same yahoo news article on both phones, the words get wrapped to the second line earlier on the Samsung. So you get to read more on the Atrix2 before having to scroll. Also, the higher resolution provides a crisper and clearer font.

As far as brightness is concerned, Atrix2 is way brighter. The store salesman tried to change the Samsung config to increase the brightness but it was already at it's highest. But apparently as he mentioned the Samsung has deeper more brilliant colors but I thought the Atrix2 colors looked more "natural".
[Motorola Atrix 2] jacindc:
The Atrix is *really* bright, especially compared to my Nexus One. In fact, in some ways, I wish we had a Contrast setting option, because the brightness tends to wash out any vaguely light wallpapers.

But I certainly don't have the problems seeing the screen in the outdoors the way I did with my N1. And indoors I turn the brightness *way* down. (Never bother with auto-brightness.)
[Motorola Atrix 2] cogeary:
Congrats on your decision. I think you'll love the A2. The LTE is an added plus for the Skyrocket, but it's only slightly faster than the A2's 21 mb/s and there is a big battery drain; SGS2 = Bad battery life, LTE = Worse battery life, SGS2 Skyrocket = Terrible battery life.

The worst thing about the A2 (for me) is that it still hasn't been added to the official list of updates to ICS. That just annoys me a lot.
[Motorola Atrix 2] sureway:
Glad I had asked before made the decision. Very very happy about the screen and battery.

I just got my Atrix 2 rooted and turned on Mobile Hotspot. And now typing on a transformer.

On my unit, I only got 2mb/s for the internet. Perhaps because the reception signal at my place is bad. Anyway, it will be enough for occasional use.
[Motorola Atrix 2] kojitabe:
2mb/s for bad signal is great result.

I've tried to compare the speed test between my gsm modem and a2 on usb and wifi tethering (i've tried both) using the same gsm simcard,and speed is better on a2.
[Motorola Atrix 2] imitenotbecrazy:
Once I get my atrix2 (friday) I can give a good comparison between the two since Ill own both. I love the skyrocket to death and it is by far the best smartphone Ive owned but once a friend showed me webtop I knew I needed to have that too lol Ive got a second ATT line (concession) and had one of my yearly upgrades available so I ordered an atrix2. After seeing some benchmark scores Im hoping to get the atrix and help with the bootloader situation. Last time I ran antutu with a stripped stock factory clock on the skyrocket I pulled 6314. I saw in another thread the atrix pull 5000 something. Im sure a lot of that has to do with the stock rom and lower clock speed so Im hoping that development will ramp up. Will have a little comparison review this weekend when I get my atrix2 and lapdock
[Nook Color General] craigbru:
Hey all! It's been a while since someone posted any vehicle install pics in this forum, so I thought I'd catch you all up on a little project of mine. I started it earlier this year, but now have it almost completed. Some of this was previously posted on another forum, so I apologize in advance if something doesn't make sense or seems out of context. I'll fill in any gaps, and answer any questions you may have.

I started with a car dock for my phone attached to a Bracketron mount. I'll be able to tether the phone's internet access with the Android tablet I'll be using as a head unit.

I'm going to be using a rooted Nook Color, and in order to fit it in place, I needed to move the HVAC controls. After pulling the center bezel off and looking around, it appeared that the controls could be moved down after a little cutting and duct modification. Here is the end result after fabbing a pair of new brackets. I've still got to make a new surround to fill the gap.

In addition to the Nook, I'm adding a Hifonics HFEQ. This will allow me fine control over the signal being sent to the amps. I can switch between inputs and use it as the main volume control.

The approximate position of the Nook...

I'm using a tablet mount from RAM, and I've got to figure out a good way to mount it. That's coming up soon!

Now one last thing. I have a bluetooth OBDII reader installed for the Nook. I reversed the plug and bent it up slightly to keep it out of the way. I'll be able to use an Android app called Torque to read all relevent Jeep data.
[Nook Color General] craigbru:
Update time! I needed to get the Nook mount in place, and modify the center bezel. I had a lot of options when it came to mounting, but I wanted to keep it simple, and by default reliable. If it won't take abuse, it's not worth putting in a Jeep. So, I decided to utilize my existing Quadratec iVault. It has served me well for the past year or so, and now it was getting a few more holes... The idea was to eventually make a storage compartment behind the face, and use the face itself to hold the RAM mount. Now, I do realize that nothing is ever truly safe in a Jeep, but there are times I need to stash something quickly while running in to a store. The Nook itself would likely get put in there.

So, let's start with the mods. Due to the mounting points in the RAM, I needed to move the existing iVault lock to the left. I drilled a hole, and shaped it with my Dremel. This was the result.

Now I needed to make a few holes for the RAM mount.

Now finally the mount and iVault face are bolted together.

It was time for a test fit. As you can see, it attaches nicely. Now one could argue about the aesthetics of it's spacing away from the the bezel as it is, but it works well for me. It's within easy reach, and most importantly, nothing is blocked. That was a priority here. I've seen installs where the vents are unusable, or the HVAC controls are inaccessible. That may technically work, but I couldn't live with it. There was no way I wanted to sacrifice any function just to do something cool. That's also the reason the Nook isn't more tightly integrated into the bezel. It needs to be easily removable, and make for easy maintenance should it be needed.

Now, let's take a look at the Hifonics EQ. It's very easy to use in this location, but I'm not sure the pic is doing it justice. I have to do something about the gap above it though. I can't just shove a fill plate in there and call it good. I've got to fix it the right way. You can see the hole I added for access to the iVault lock.

So, it was time to do a little cutting. I've got everything marked out and ready for the Dremel.

After the cuts...

Let's clamp that piece in place...

I cut a piece of plexi to fit behind the hole, and epoxied it in place. Once the epoxy cures, it will get smoothed out with a fiberglass reinforced Bondo.

After a few light layers of Bondo and subsequent sanding, I gave it a quick shot of primer. Here you can see the fresh primer still in the process of drying. A few more coats and it will be like glass. I dare you to say it doesn't look completely OEM. :D

The last thing I did was reassemble everything to triple check fitment. It all looks good, so it's on to mounting the EQ solidly, and getting a fill plate made for the HVAC. Then it's painting and final assembly!
[Nook Color General] craigbru:
Well, after not doing much for a week, I tried to be productive last night. I swapped cases on my Nook Color to something more appropriate for the Jeep. I still need to get some hardwiring done, and also build custom touch contacts for docking. I'm just waiting on some parts from Mouser.com.
[Nook Color General] craigbru:
When I last left off, I was waiting for a few parts to arrive. Once they did, I set out to make the Nook easily docked in the Jeep. A lot of the more expensive tablets, such as the Samsung Galaxy Tab, make docking a breeze. Of course you have to spend nearly twice as much on the tablet to do so. That would defeat the purpose of doing this mod in the first place. Affordable and durable are 2 very important criteria here, and I've got to stick to the concept.

So, let's address the power issues first. The Nook needs to be able to be charged once it's in the cradle, and there's no way I was willing to plug/unplug in a power cord every time I wanted to take it in or out. The tablet is supposed to simplify things while bringing more features. If I can't accomplish that, then I was better off leaving a regular head unit in place. I wanted to just grab it and go.

Getting power to the Nook started with one of these. It's a micro USB plug with a board and solder points. You can see a test fit with the Nook in the cradle.

Next I had to mark out a small area that needed notching. This would allow the USB plug to seat fully in the Nook.

After the notching...

Okay, so now it was time to figure out a way to mount the plug to the cradle. I needed something simple, strong, and clean. I decided to bend some plexi and cut it to size.

Now that I had a mounting system in place, it was time to wire the plug. The method you see below allows for a USB extension cable to be added easily to the cradle.

In the next update I'll finish the power dock, and move on to a revised dash mount (I'm never satisfied!)
[Nook Color General] craigbru:
I've got a sneak peek at the almost finished install here. The biggest addition is stainless steel bar that now sits in front of the EQ. This bar will help protect it from bouncing and stray objects or people. The bar also serves a secondary purpose. It does a pretty good job of hiding the EQ from anyone peering in the windows when the top is on. Although I didn't get pics of the process, the bar is fastened to aluminum plates that are epoxied behind the bezel. It's pretty strong, and certainly isn't going anywhere.

It may be subtle, but you might also notice the tablet and mount are now sitting closer to the dash than in previous pics. I redesigned the mount and made it more secure while giving it a cleaner look.

With most of the work done, I'm now going to focus on a few smaller details. I'll cover that and finish this update in an upcoming post.
[Nook Color General] craigbru:
Touch contacts... I've mentioned them several times in the past, and now I've finally got a few pics to show you what I'm talking about. First though, my reasoning for implementing them. For it's price, the Nook Color is a brilliant piece of hardware. It's solidly built, and has a better screen than most tablets over twice it's price. The cheaper cost makes for a few missing features compared to other tablets, but when you consider this is marketed as an e-reader, it's pretty understandable. I've mentioned how I couldn't justify spending more on an Android tablet that would see some potential abuse. So, I had to get creative to overcome what the Nook was missing, particularly a docking port of some kind. If you've got to plug and unplug cables into the tablet each time you get in and out, it becomes a huge pain. You've already seen me fab a micro-usb connecter into a tablet dock. Now it was time to move on to the audio.

I've used these touch contacts from Mouser.com on other computer modding projects, and knew they would be perfect for what I'm trying to do here.

One of the most important aspects of this mod, was that I wouldn't have to change anything on the Nook itself. I wanted to leave it structurally intact. Should anything happen to the Nook, and I need to get it replaced, I won't have to redo any of my work. It also means I could sell it if I want, and not affect it's value in anyway. The Trident case I chose for the Nook is a critical part of this mod, and was bought specifically with this in mind.

Here I've found a flat, open area, and marked it for cutting.

A little time with the Dremel and a file left me with a perfect fit...

Up next, was a custom cable made from an angled 3.5mm plug and length of USB wire. (I only needed 3 conductor wire, but chose to use this due to it's increased thickness.)

Although I didn't take a picture of it, to fit the cable in the case, I drilled a small hole in one end, and used the Dremel to create a very shallow channel behind the case to route the wires to the touch contact. I soldered the wires to the contact, and put the case on the Nook.

As you can see above, the fit is excellent, and the function is even better. The case is removable without harming the Nook, and I've not compromised functionality in anyway. When the tablet is out of the Jeep, the contacts are unobtrusive, and should I need to use headphones, I can simply unplug without affecting anything.

Up next, the dock will get some contacts of it's own...