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[Android Apps and Games] Digicrat:
My Dad just upgraded phones to an Inspire 4G, and so far he's driving everyone crazy figuring out how to use it. I'll be visiting him over the weekend and will try to show him how to use the phone, and configure it with any apps that I think he might find useful. (Of course if that doesn't work, he still has a few more weeks in which he can return it for a simpler model...)

My current list includes:

My Car Locator Free or Ad-Free is an excellent app for remembering where you parked.

Google Navigation

https://market.android.com/details?id=com.nomadrobot.mycarlocator&feature=search_result

Pulse News A nice app, though I wonder if there are any news readers out there with a simpler interface?

Mute - A simple widget icon for enabling silent mode. Also mutes media/applications.

Med Minder - Free - A seemingly popular app for managing medication schedules/reminders.

Ideally, I'd also like some form of Remote Control to remotely administer his phone if necessary, a-la Logmein.com for administering his computer. I see a few such applications exist (including the browser based "Remote Web Desktop"), but they all require rooting the phone which isn't an option for now (still in return window and limited time visiting).

Any suggestions on additional applications - including themes or simplified dialers - that would be good for a Senior citizen whose never used a SmartPhone before?
[Android Apps and Games] Deleted member 2496007:
Hi

As i understand it, the Inspire 4g isn't too far away from the Desire S which i have. I have written a guide specifically aimed at newcomers to Android for this phone. It also includes a section on handy apps.

Have a look at it, and see if it could help him out.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1097538

P.s The guide is a downloadable pdf (so you can keep it on the phones Sd card for easy reference) but occasionally the dropbox download link expires. Let me know via posting on the guide thread if this happens. I get email notifications for posts there so I'll be able to get it fixed asap.
[Android Apps and Games] Rydah:
That's nice man!

Via My HTC Evo 3D On The Now Network From Sprint.
[Android Apps and Games] Digicrat:
Good job on that guide. Unfortunately, that's still a bit too complex for my dad :-)

Med Minder, the Voice Dialing icon, setting up one-click dialer widgets, syncing with Google Contacts and replacing the stock keyboard with SwiftKey seems to have helped him considerably. I also setup Fandango for him and a weather widget, in addition to syncing the phone with his gmail account.

Eventually, I plan on setting up the 3G Watchdog on his account if we drop him down to the $15/mo data plan.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] theholyfork:
So I'm getting a new phone, and I've been looking around at tmobile phones, and this phone seems pretty amazing. Price isn't bad, either. I'm coming from a Cliq 2, which had very little dev support, and this seems like its got tons. However, after reading a little on this forum, it seems like some members don't like this phone.

Now, I'm not looking for a top of the line smart phone, although the HTC Amaze has crossed my mind, but this phone seems to have tons of good things going for it, with its cameras, display, and processor.

So, would any of you recommend this phone? Or should I look at other choices?

Thanks!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] oilfighter:
Stock ROM is junk, I had reboots, and wifi would connect, but won't actually work.

Good news is, it's super easy to flash a new ROM, I use Weapon, and it's perfect.

So with the new ROM, you get a decent display, clear call quality, fast, loud speakerphone, and good batt. life.

So if the price is right, I'd buy it.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] LordButtersI:
There is absolutely no reason to buy this phone today. Things like the Samsung Galaxy S2, the Galaxy Nexus, and whatever it is HTC is pushing these days (I don't keep up with Sense phones) are most assuredly going to be better. The G2X was outstanding in its day, but that day has past.

To be more specific, the 1 Ghz processor is underpowered, 1.2 and 1.5 are the norm now. RAM is even worse; the 512 of the G2X is pitiful compared to the gigabyte that is standard on newer devices. Tegra 2 is still a very good GPU, but with the weaknesses of CPU and RAM it's just not worth it.

As far as camera and display, both are unremarkable. The display is LCD instead of the LED that phones normally have; this results in duller colors and blacks that aren't very dark. However, the screen is perfectly visible in any level of daylight, so make of that what you will. I've never ran any tests, but the camera strikes me as average. Nothing particularly special about it.

As far as problems go, while this phone was riddled with them on release pretty much all of them have been fixed by either LG or the devs. Dev support, by the way, is superb. Nothing lacking on that front.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] d12unk13astard:
I say you already made your mind up on getting the g2x if its features are already pulling you in. No matter how many ppl say yes or no believe what you want out of the phone first. I love my g2x even with minimal screen bleed and occasional reboot its the best phone I've had yet.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] theholyfork:
Haha alright! Thanks!

Oh, I'll be ready for anything to flash ROMs, the Cliq2 wasn't the easiest phone to do so on. But alright, that's good to hear. From what I've seen this phone has CM7, MIUI, and a bunch of other ROMs, like the one you said. That gets me excited, but I won't be looking forward to telling my girlfriend what I'm doing :p haha.

Yeah, it'll be $100 for the upgrade, so I think it'll be worth it
[T-Mobile LG G2x] LordButtersI:
If you're worried about cost, the G2X is definitely worth it.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] theholyfork:
Right, the only thing that's stopping me is the price gap between this phone and other phones. Every time I look at the Amaze though, it looks better and better. If only I had $229 to spare. College sucks haha. Same goes for the SGSII
[T-Mobile LG G2x] shovelhead83:
I would get the amaze.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] lotherius:
I agree, that if cost is not an issue, there are much better phones to be had. However, at the price point T-Mobile is selling the G2X right now, it's impossible to beat with a phone that has as many features.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] theholyfork:
Yeah, I'm trying to figure out a way to afford one of those phones. But if I can't I'll go with this phone.

I have read about issues with the 4G connectivity, for this phone, is this still an issue?

Also, how is the radio in this phone? Cause in the Cliq2 it was awful, I wouldn't get signal in places where my brother would get full signal on his G2
[T-Mobile LG G2x] ericalanMICHAEL:
Amaze is cool but the G2x is the best value for a high-end smartphone on any carrier. I hear people constantly complaining about 1Ghz processors instead of 1.2Ghz or 1.5Ghz. This is baseless; it all comes down to performance. Not as if benchmarks are any better of an indication, but overclocked at 1.55Ghz, I get 5000+. Absolutely killer. Over 100 FPS in Quadrant.

Also, IPS display may have some light bleed (mine has ZERO) but the viewing angle and brightness are superb. It's no SAMOLED but still, looks beautiful. A slew of awesome ROMs coupled with outstanding build quality. It's a fantastic device.

The only thing keeping me from recommending this 100%: LG support is absolutely garbage. Be prepared for little attention for your baby G2x if you get one. LG flatout denies many issues and fails to provide support for consumers and developers.

I've also owned a Sensation, MT4G Slide, and MT4G (most recently) and the G2x is hands down the boss. I say get it. Or buy mine so I can get a G-Slate. :)

Short Version

Pros:

Build quality

Screen

Processor

Community

Cons:

LG
[T-Mobile LG G2x] theholyfork:
Yeah, from what I've read processor speed won't make too much of a difference with overclocking capabilities.

I think I've officially been sold on this phone, especially for this price and from what everyone is saying!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Spitfire:
Another vote for "good value for the price" if price is a major consideration. If you're going to be flashing ROMs, I'm almost certain you can find something stable that will work properly for your phone. Enjoy!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] allthrottle:
The g2x is a great phone for the money right now. It performs as well as just about any other phone right now and has a ton of great features. It's no longer top dog, but it's not really surpassed by any other phone by a significant amount.

Plus they're just about free at target with 2yr upgrade right now. Can't beat that.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] oilfighter:
The only thing I'd watch out with the Amaze is its battery life. From the reviews, it sounded pretty bad. The Galaxy SII would be a better choice, but I hate how the AMOLED screen looks (It's bright, vibrant, but has a strong color shift). G2x's color is more comfortable to my eyes (pure personal preference here).

For the price, g2x is great
[T-Mobile LG G2x] theholyfork:
Alright, I'll be sure to keep that in mind. I think I'll be getting this phone though, you all have made it seem great haha.

But how is the radio in this phone? Because like I said earlier, my brother has a G2 and would get full bars in places where I would have no service
[T-Mobile LG G2x] JaiaV:
My fiance has the Amaze, and while she seems to love it, she HATES the battery life. It's pretty abysmal. She's a very light user and she's charging it every day, minimum, even when it's just sitting on the counter not being used. If she does decide to use it the battery life dips down to 2-6 hours at absolute best even with 2G/low brightness/etc etc. It's a very battery hungry phone and there is absolutely no way to get S-OFF on it atm, which for me is a complete turn off for an HTC device.

Also, her phone loses signal in a lot more places than I do.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] ericalanMICHAEL:
With my Sensation, I'd get one bar service and sometimes 3G at my house; I get three bars + 3G minimum with this one. Much better.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] theholyfork:
Awesome! Next week then, I should be joining this community :)
[T-Mobile LG G2x] 95Z28:
I'll throw my opinion out there. For a T-Mobile phone (not counting the $750 GSM galaxy nexus, only phones you can get through T-Mobile) this phone might take a back seat to the amaze (I have no experience with that one, so couldn't say). But I've had both the sensation and sgs2 and g2x beats them both performance wise. Sgs2 did have the best battery life though.

Of course there's also the size issue, I really don't like my phone being bigger than a 4inch, yet it seems like all the manufacturers are forgetting about people like me, I mean come on if I wanted a tablet I'd buy a tablet!
[T-Mobile LG G2x] theholyfork:
Haha good to hear. From what everyone else has said, the Amaze has awful battery life. So I think I'll stick with this phone.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] chris.wueste:
Love/Hate

I have as the title says a serious love hate relationship with this phone. This phone was so glitchy for the first couple of months that I owned it and it was almost enough to make me sell it. I would have ended up doing that if it hadn't been for Tsugi custom rom. It's incredibly stable and reliable and makes the phone really shine. It's quick and responsive and in three weeks I haven't had one crash or random reboot. So that's my two cents. With Tsugi-Awesome phone and without-not worth a damn.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] theholyfork:
So pretty much as long as I don't use the stock rom, its worth it? Lol.

Also, I've been reading somethings about how this phone doesn't really have 4G. Is that true?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mackster248:
Of course it has 4G. I usually get around 8mb down in the Los Angeles area. Also, the stock ROM ran fine for me. Some people have bad experiences with it but some people have good ones. So beats me.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] 95Z28:
Well actually I read a post on here somewhere explaining it perfectly, 4g isn't about the data speeds its about how its transferred (in point one mans 3g could be faster than another's 4g), so no tmobile doesn't have "4g".

However I wouldn't worry about data speeds, I see as high as 9+ down in Kansas city, same as my galaxy s 4g which does have true 4g capabilities.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] theholyfork:
Yeah, it wasn't a big difference for me, I'm on a college campus, so there's wifi everywhere. I just figured i'd ask so I knew haha
[T-Mobile LG G2x] un.droid:
i have this phone for about 2 months, its alright. like some ppl said before today its a bit under powered comparing to now-days phones. the LCD display is alright, readable and sharp, during strong sunlight you need to turn to maximum brightness in order to see something (=faster batt draining..). with a decent ROM (!=stock rom) this phone is pretty fast, normal call quality. too bad it has only 512 RAM, but its enough for normal usage. if you can get it in a good price then go for it. my plan is to change it in the next half year, mean while it delivers the goods.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] besthijacker:
Lmao, there is no 4G in the US. Its just marketing gimmick. In reality its 3G. But people fail to see this and must buy best "4G" phone out there.

After all 4G is LTE. Which we all know tmobile will never get unless it merges with ATT. At least here in US.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] mackster248:
Of course we have 4G in the USA.

Definition was changed.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] theholyfork:
Okay, one more question. Is this phone worth sticking with for 2 years?
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Core Memory:
NO! Read about the various handsets support from their manufacturers, that's more important than the latest whiz-bang technology because if a hanset manufacturer doesn't provide timely updates or updates at all, like LG, your very expensive handset's utility and value quickly and significantly depreciates as your satisfaction will too. Don't rush into buying anything, research and make an informed decision then buy the one you choose and either return it within the trial period/use if not satisfied or, if you're satisfied with it use it knowing that it's already obsolete but the manufacturer may (even if they promised to they may not) keep updating its operating system.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] :
id say about a year, at least thats what i plan on doing, and i get my g2x today or tomorrow. 2 years is a long time when it comes to technology.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] Spitfire:
If the hardware holds up I could see myself keeping it for a couple years. Hell, my first smartphone wasn't till the beginning of 2010. Of course, if the technology evolves and there are some new features that I can't live without I may move on quicker.
[T-Mobile LG G2x] jeremyritzmann:
There isn't a phone on the market, or one that's planned for release IMHO, that will be relevant for 24 months. 18 tops, but frankly 6 months is more realistic. As for support, its the same story no matter what device manufacturer. As long as it's slated for an official ICS update, it will at least be OS relevant/supportable for 12 months minimum. I don't forsee any massive changes to the OS for at least that long post ICS.

As for "4g" devices, it most certainly WILL BE 4g compliant when a completely enhanced backhaul is finished. Hspa+ and LTE are both 4g speed capable, just different technology/net work structures. If I'm not mistaken the G2x is capable of handling speeds of 21mbps down, which is pretty much where hspa+ will end anyway. LTE is just the future of 4g with God awful space for its continued growth/development where as the current network is nearing the end of its capabilities. Frankly, I don't know about you, but 6-10mbps downloads on my mobile is MORE than adequete for my needs lol.

Overall, the G2x still has plenty of life left in it. For $0-$125 its a steal and will serve you well. I love it and it has been a pretty solid phone in my experience. Buy it, enjoy it, but make DAMN sure to root/flash it. ;-)

Sent from my LG-P999

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[T-Mobile LG G2x] iCraft:
T-Mobile's 4g network isn't really 4g they just call it that. Where I got this info? A best buy mobile store, friendly worker.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] xvsanx:
I can change my homescreen wallpaper and everything else fine, it just doesn't change my lockscreen wallpaper from the ugly default one. Is this a glitch or is there a way around it?
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] il buono:
So you can't change it by going to Settings >Display >Screen Display or within gallery by going to the image you want and hitting Menu>Set As?

Mandado from my E4GT
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] xvsanx:
yessss thank you, I was trying both the screen display and lockscreen display settings and neither would change it but the set as method worked
[HTC Rezound] nosympathy:
I thought I would bring some info I highly pushed with the Thunderbolt and Evo 4G that applies here. IF YOU HAVE THE EXTENDED BATTERY, YOU WILL WANT TO DO THIS SO YOUR PHONE UTILIZES THE ENTIRE EXTENDED BATTERY. The phone comes with a smaller battery, so it's batterystats.bin file is set to see that battery. It may not charge your extended battery all the way as it will think it is done charging much sooner than it is. Not that you won't get longer battery life without doing this, but you can always get MOAR!

**Disclaimer**I am not responsible for anything you do to your phone, zombie apocalypse, or the fact your phone called your girl/guy at the wrong time**As always your mileage will vary, some phones work better than others**

This is a form of bump charging your phones. I used it today, and noticed beyond better battery life immediately. So let us get down to business.

[Step 1] You will need to plug the phone into your charger, and charge the phone until the Notification light turns green.

[Step 2] Unplug the charger, wait for the green light to go out, plug the charger back in and wait for the light to turn green again. Upon doing so, turn the phone off. You will need to have fast boot OFF.

[Step 3] Once the phone is off, wait for the light to turn green, and unplug your charger, wait for the green light to go out, and plug back in. Repeat this step for a total of 10 unplug, plug back ins. Don't panick if sometimes it takes much longer than other times to turn green. You are charging the battery past the "capacity" that batterystats.bin says the battery has, which we will come back to in a min. Power on your phone. If you do not, or cannot temp root skip step 4

[Step 4] If you are able to temp root, then you can make your battery even better. Using a root explorer, go to data/system/ and delete the file batterystats.bin and reboot your phone. DO NOT use any battery calibration apps from the market, and down the road when we get S-OFF Clockwork Mod to wipe the battery stats. There is a known issue with CWM where it doesn't work, and I have tested a few calibration apps that say they delete batterystats.bin, but the file is always there, with the same data in it after using the app. Only way I have seen that works is manually deleting it.

[Step 5] The Hardest part of all. Use your phone, do not plug the phone in once, until it hits the 15% mark and asks you to. Once you do plug it into charge, let it charge all the way back up. You are building the batterystats.bin file so it understands how much charge your battery can actually hold. FUTURE REFERENCE: you will need to do this everytime you factory reset the phone, everytime you flash a new rom, etc. I know we cannot do all this currently, but this guide will still provide usefulness down the road when we get S-OFF as you will want to calibrate the battery the same way.

****If there is anything you noticed i put in wrong, or questions let me know***HTC has supported this method, minus deleting batterystats on many of their phones, and yet again seems to work on the rezound as well.****
[HTC Rezound] dopediculous:
Or you could just download the free battery monitor widget by 3c and you will notice your green light turn on at "100%" but keep an eye on the mA being pushed into the phone. When the mA goes from a positive (green number) to a negative (red number) that's when you should unplug. You will notice that your rezound "thinks" its 100% about 10-25 min before it really is... Much easier than feeling tweeked out, plugging and unplugging multiple times. Just another option. Good post though for sure. As most would NOT benefit from the full extended potential the battery has to offer.
[HTC Rezound] nosympathy:
when the mA goes red though, is based off the batterstats.bin file. I was not even talking about when to unplug the phone. I am talking about allowing the android OS to see how battery it actually has to use. so you are talking about something different than I am.

**edit** wanted to add. Your phone hitting 100% may in all reality only be hitting say 95% for example, but your phone thinks it is 100% hence why you can turn your phone off when at 100% and it continues to charge.
[HTC Rezound] dopediculous:
I'd be willing to agree we're both right :)

**edit** I did re-word my post before your response and my reply. Its funny how we're talking the same language, but bad timing. Lol
[HTC Rezound] nosympathy:
haha read it now. Was unaware that the rezound knew to keep charging. The Tbolt never did(atleast in the beginning as i stopped using it for awhile), and the Evo 4G never did either. I never thought to check this as HTC themselves never made mention of it charging past "100%" on its own.
[HTC Rezound] dopediculous:
Stupid phones! Just give us a bad ass device that's unlocked, so we can do what we want already! The majority of people with these devices have no clue of their potential anyway. I work for vzw Btw and just deleted all my pics of the Samsung "Fixthis" over rated and cheap feeling like all other Sammy's IMO. I'm keeping my rezound no matter what. Even though Chingy hooked my Tbolt up with mad unreleased ish. I just switch my sim back n forth as needed :)
[HTC Rezound] smw420:
I did the battery stats fix with my Inc a long time ago. When I popped on the Rezound extended battery I plugged in the charger and it took 4 hours to charge vs about 1 for the original. Now at the end of a full day I have about 70% left, so I'm pretty sure the Rezound is much better about figuring out battery stats then older HTC's. IMHO. I'd love to see some data to back me up though.
[HTC Rezound] LexusBrian400:
So, step 2 turn the phone off at the end. after step 3. u say to reboot?? so if the phone is already off.. u mean to turn it on. then turn it off? kinda doesnt make any sense. Unless by reboot, you mean to just simply turn the phone on. in which, u should probably word it "Power Up" not reboot.

so confused lol

:confused:
[HTC Rezound] Marine6680:
Lithium batteries are charged by monitoring voltage first. The phone can monitor the mAh going in and out, but it really has no bearing on the charging. It does allow the phone to monitor the health of the battery by watching for capacity changes as it ages.

Bump charging gives a slight overcharge, this is why the battery lasts a little longer. Charging with the phone off is best for calibrating the battery stats and for battery life because the phone can actually fully charge the battery. It is not possible to fully charge the battery when the phone is powered on as the battery is in use.

Here is a link to a post I made about lithium type batteries and how they charge and the reasons for calibration. It should clear up some things about the batteries.

You can do a bit of a bump charge by charging the battery with the phone off, then when the LED turns green, pull the charger and let the battery settle a few minutes then plug it back in. The LED should not be green and it will charge at the fast constant voltage rate for a bit more. Let it charge about another hour then unplug, wait a few minutes and re-plug it in again. This can force in a few extra mAh.
[HTC Rezound] nosympathy:
yeah I meant turn it on lol...sorry for the confusion. I will fix the OP