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[Venue Pro General] magus57:
True - although using it more, I don't think the physical keyboard was really worth it for me; it's a bit cramped for me, and I'm constantly hitting the wrong key. I'm definitely comfortable with such portrait-style keyboards, having had a Blackberry 8530 for a while. The virtual keyboard is kinda hit-or-miss for me, too.

I'm just wondering, what kind of customization could I expect if the VP could be interop unlocked and whatnot?

Sort of...I had played with the Lumia 710 for a few minutes and gotten a general feel of the OS, but didn't have the chance to change too many settings or anything really. I didn't think it'd be this locked. I don't mean to say it as that it's bad, though - I certainly do see how smooth and efficient the OS is, and the simplicity is nice in some regards.

And it's not to say it was a complete waste - while it'll cost me about $10 in the end, at least I have a better understanding of the OS, much better than I previously had or could have gotten any other way.
[Venue Pro General] TheManii:
If you really dont think the physical kb is worth it, there's nothing wrong with switching to the lumia or radar at this stage.

The VP is a lot fatter then the V because of the kb, and imo the V's physical design is a lot better overall because the VP needed to make room for that KB. Shame how OS policies implicitly forbid devices from officially multi-booting OS's (Most obvious example is the win/home buttons being mutually incompatable with licensing policies).

Customization wise I really have no idea, I myself am still pretty new to WP7. There's currently no way interop unlock anyway unless you're on a very old rom(?).

Edit: also, what rom and firmware version was preinstalled on it? I'm in the middle of researching that, reason I bought a VP.

I'm also esp interested in anyone that managed to get 7740 or newer without force updating to it, I've only seen devices stuck at 7720
[Venue Pro General] TheManii:
iOS is even more locked down then WP7, as you cant even dev unlock to sideload your own apps.

Yet it has much more customization available, with stuff like backgrounder and winterboard. Only reason WP7 is last on customizability is because of the size of it's user base.

Which os you prefer is opinion, but it's a hard fact that WP7 has the smallest market out of the active OSs (webos might very well be near WP7's size due to the fire sale, but webos itself is in limbo, kinda like a zombie)

The customizability of a os is <inherent design of OS> x <devices it's installed on> x <userbase>.

Something like the moto droids would be functionally as locked down as a wp7 device if it wasnt for the userbase bypassing the signed+locked bootloader.

Customization is a choice, not a requirement. You have the choice, depending on devices, with android and iOS. But nowhere near as much on WP7. All dell devices just happen to be extemely easy to mod as they're not locked down at all (possibly even the VP).

If I were to pull a number out of the air, I'd say iOS has 10x the customizations available vs WP7, mostly due to 'the dev team' making jailbreaking and cydia available for all/all but the newest models. Granted WP7 is the newest of the 3, but it's fighting a very uphill battle and it has the HD2 to lead the way (as old and unofficial as it is)

The number of bands matters if 3g or higher data matters, as previously stated not every device gets every band group variation. Having a quad/penta or higher means it's completely ignoring it by covering EVERY band.

Being stuck on EDGE is rather crippling, otherwise you could simply buy your choice of at&t wp7 devices and unlock and use.

I dont believe anyone's actually mentioned that buying the VP/lumia 710/radar on contract was a good deal, merely ok at best. I bought my VP off ebay for $180+shipping new in box and recently manufactured. Given the chance I wouldnt have wasted a renewal on something that cheap (though I'm on at&t and cant anyway)

Just as much I wouldnt anyway as I wont buy a device that is physically changed/branded, but that's another story.

On tmoUSA you only get the choice 3.7/3.8/4.3 LCD or 4.1 OLED, unless you're willing to go to EDGE only speeds.

If you do give up 3g there's nearly as many sizes as android devices, but much less minor variations. Such as slide out keyboard, LTE/Wimax, removable SD card, or anything but snapdragons.

Though Moto, Samsung, HTC and really trying to alienate customers with the "release a model" "release a slightly updated one 2 months later"
[Venue Pro General] alodar1:
I guess where I'm coming from is, this has been a strange year for mobile phones. No matter what you like, it was just not enough.

Windows Phones offered old hardware designs.

iPhone offered more of the same o same o

Android offered too much without alot of umph...

A pick your poisen scenaro at best..IMO. My tolerance level for Android has run dry. Windows Phone has another shot with 2nd gen Mango and Apollo. But its also a huge frustration point.

I have the 710 myself, it was not an upgrade. Would I pay full price for it...no. Nor would I recommend the Dell on full price or upgrade now.

If I had to say anything (else), I'd say hold off. Hold off till at least the next round of releases. This last round of releases was horrible.

In the mean time, I have string and a couple of cans....gets no data, but hell, I can hear better !!!
[Venue Pro General] bazinga:
Off topic, but I own an iPhone it although the OS is locked jailbreaking it allows the user to have custom themes. After jailbreaking, the phone actually has a wide variety customization.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] teknomar7:
Has anyone tried out the slingplayer for tablet app? The cracked one I had for my phone doesn't work on the tablet. I'm debating on shelling out the 30 bucks for the tablet version, but it's had some mixed reviews on the Android Market.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] regalpimpin:
I've been using it without any issues so far.

I originally thought I had an issue because it would only show standard quality, and wouldn't go to high quality at all. But I found out my router dropped the port forwarding for some reason. Once that was corrected the HQ showed back up on first reconnect and all is good.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] teknomar7:
Are you running ICS? Which slingbox are you using?
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] jordache16:
I have the Dish Remote Access tablet app for streaming live TV and DVR content and it works great. One of the perks of being a dish customer I guess... I got the SlingBox for free and the app is free.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] teknomar7:
I have a Slingbox Solo. Some people on android market said it didn't work with certain models or firmware on certain models. Some also complained that it didn't work on ICS.

I just can't believe they charge 30 bucks for that app and if you want it on your phone, that's another 30 bucks. I know you can't use the web plugin on the Prime... also lame. However, I guess it's working for them because I'm still planning on getting it. One of the key reasons I bought a tablet to begin with.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] ravizzle:
I use the dish version and it works good

Sent from my Galaxy S2
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Dhyneland:
Im using the Slingplayer for phones app on my Prime running ICS and haven't had any problems with it. I originally paid 30 bucks for it back on my EVO 4G and have used it on every device since then. It installs automatically as soon as I log in with my google account. Hell I didnt even know there was a Tablet version.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] regalpimpin:
I'm on ICS, and I've got the Slingbox Pro-HD.

Used the phone version for a few days, then switched to the tablet version. Only downside, is they overcharge for the app by at least 20 bucks.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] teknomar7:
The version I have for the phone doesn't even work on the tablet. It installs, but it won't launch. Granted it is an older version that was cracked... I was still surprised it doesn't work at all.

Oh well... looks like I will probably pay for the tablet version. Thanks for the input everyone!
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] teknomar7:
The tablet version is supposed to have some HD functionality on it that the phone version doesn't have. Some of the reviews say it was way better picture quality than using the phone version on the tablet.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] rcbarr:
I purchased the Slingbox client, it "does" have the HQ feature. It also works on ICS.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] teknomar7:
Decided to purchase it last night. Picture is good on the Prime with ICS. It lacks the quick controls for the DVR like the phone app. Hopefully, they will improve the UI a bit.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] scottb4u:
Hello. I've got a Slingbox that won't stream HQ in the Android App, just like you.

I've checked my port forwarding and everything looks in order. How do you know that the Forwarding has been dropped and how did you fix it?

Your help is greatly appreciated...
[Motorola Droid X2] armopride07:
Is anyone else having problems with widget locker? Sometimes it'll randomly stop working and the screen becomes black except for the status bar, then I get a popup that it's frozen so I hit force close and i have to hit force close for it close. I usually have to reboot after it closes for it to work properly again.

Anyone else having similar issues?
[Motorola Droid X2] king..kranium:
Yes I'm having problems as well lots of force closes... what do u mean "widget locker"? When an app or anything really malfunctions open the app drawer and long press the app. It will pop up a little box, click app info and then u can force it to stop.. this should alleviate the need for reboot..
[Motorola Droid X2] armopride07:
Widget Locker is an app. It's a lockscreen replacement. For some reason money FC's and freezes a lot. Its the only thing that's giving me problems.
[Motorola Droid X2] SlimMan:
I seem to have that issue with "money" a lot also. :)

Sorry couldn't help my self. Sorry you are having issues, but I can't run WL even on stock... it's very buggy for me.

GL, Slim!
[Motorola Droid X2] jsgraphicart:
I have noticed CM7 and MIUI both have problems with Super User keeping the permissions set for apps that require root access. I find a lot of the apps that require root permissions act this way. Try turning off root helper in widget locker settings if you have that enabled and see if it still happens.
[Motorola Droid X2] smg714:
i did have an issue with giving root access to widget locker. the app would freeze, but once I did a reboot and tried again it worked. Now the only issue I have is I can not expand the notification window from the lockscreen. Never had an issue on stock GB, or using eclipse rom. but with CM7 i can not get to the notification window from the lockscreen.
[Motorola Droid X2] armopride07:
oh oopsies sorry about the typo i just realized. anyways, i'll try the disabling root permissions when i get a chance. its comforting somehow to know that it's not just me :)
[Motorola Droid X2] Maximsu:
I have the same issue. Disabling the Root Helper fix it.
[Xperia Play General] Snow755:
is there a beta test going on for the android 4.0 for the R800x

if you have it in stall now how dos it work for your R800x and how do you like it

all so would there be a way for me two down lode it
[Xperia Play General] Cl8rs:
1. No.

2. N/A

3. N/A

In other words, there is no official ICS for our R800x. There are themed ROM's if you want those..
[Xperia Play General] Snow755:
ok can i have the themed ROM's for the R800x then
[Xperia Play General] Cl8rs:
Here
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] psycho2097:
Well,body glove icon cases for the vz nexus are out...Google it,its 25$ and looks hot as hell! Its also 14$ on ebay! I m eating my heart out here...! Y nothing for GSM?

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Breezer23:
I just got it on Amazon (blue) last week for $16 shipped. Its a very very tight fitting case. Looks pretty sharp for sure. I have a few other cases. This is my favorite one thus far.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] psycho2097:
How tight ? would it fit the GSM version? can u do a short review regarding quality, materials, fit, ports, thinness etc?? pls?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] player911:
Won't work with the Extended battery according to reviews.

LTE EX Galaxy Nexus - 4.0.3 AOSP

Asus Transformer - Revolver OC/UV
[LG Nitro HD] aquariuz23:
Soooo......

Has anybody tried this little nifty feature LG has given us? :) I think it's a neat gem that LG has included on their phones, allowing us to control our phones on the PC via wireless, bluetooth, or usb connections. As you can see in the screenshot, it looks exactly as though you are on your phone, except you control it using the mouse and type using a physical keyboard. This way, you can leave the phone charged somewhere away from the pc, and yet you still can do things on the phone when necessary, or reply text messages or browse through files.

I'm sure there's many more things we can do with this, I just have to research into them :) Let me know if any of you have been playing around with it. :D
[LG Nitro HD] aquariuz23:
Something interesting, I can use the feature to control the phone to take pictures remotely. Unfortunately, you cannot see what you are taking a picture off until you actually click on the trigger an a sample is shown to you (first screenshot). Apparently, it doesn't support moving images (like live picture taking, or video recording, or playing videos), but at least for now, you can use it as a remote trigger :)

And just to show you guys some more screenshots, here it is on the browser.

Oh and btw, the image doesn't do justice to the size of the on screen feature. Of course it is being compressed and resized since it's uploaded here. To give you some sense on how big it is, here is a screenshot of my whole screen (1920x1200) with the program running somewhere in the middle of the screen.
[LG Nitro HD] Sharpshooterrr:
Very interesting. I've never seen that feature on any youtube review, or anything about the Nitro on the net.

The screenshot in your first post, is that how your phone looks like exactly? Is that Go Launcher with ICS theme? What folder app are you using? Thanks!
[LG Nitro HD] aquariuz23:
No no, it's real ICS running ;) LOL! Could u imagine if what I just said was true? :eek: haha...Yeah, it is Go Launcher with ICS theme on it. I was bored and decided to use the ICS theme.

The folder app is called Application Folder :)
[LG Nitro HD] Sharpshooterrr:
Lol ICS today would have made my day!
[LG Nitro HD] SolusCado:
Looks great. Where do you get it?
[LG Nitro HD] aquariuz23:
You can download the pc software here

(If link is still dead, download it from here: http://www.mediafire.com/?ac1a5bj1tg25d2j )

The website is this: http://www.lg.com/us/mobile-phones/LG-P930.jsp under resources, look for On-Screen phone under Downloads. (Apparently, LG has undergone a site reconstruction and in the process removed the link to OSP, so unless they decided to put it back on the site, you will no longer see it there)

Once installed, the program will guide you on how to get it working, but basically, on the phone, you want to go to Setting > Connectivity > On-Screen Phone Settings.

Enable On-Screen Phone and set your password.

This program seems to be a bit finicky at times, and you can lose connection to it and not be able to connect at all for more than a few minutes. I'm sure there will be updates in the future.
[LG Nitro HD] AllstarE4:
aquiariuz,

Your link isn't working for me and I can't find the OSP stuff on the LG website at all. Any other info?
[LG Nitro HD] mdkrush:
OSP

Anyone using this noticed if it eats up ram or slows down your phone? I am hesitant to try it out.
[LG Nitro HD] AllstarE4:
It looks like LG has pulled the download from their site since you posted the original link. I can't find it anywhere.

I even chatted with an LG rep earlier and they couldn't provide it. Actually, the idiot thought I was asking about a phone update and kept telling me their wasn't an update for the Nitro at this time.

Aquariuz... can you provide the file here?
[LG Nitro HD] Sharpshooterrr:
Just downloaded from this link: LG_OSP2.0_Setup_2.0.05.20111012.exe

22.4mb file
[LG Nitro HD] debugger919:
link

Try this csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/swdata/MOBILESYNC/GO/QOSP.2.0.08.20120130/LGOnScreenPhone/AutoRun/LGOSP_Setup.exe
[LG Nitro HD] aquariuz23:
Sorry for the late reply guys. Got home really late from work tonight.

So it seems right after I posted the thread, LG decided to revamp their site and changed the whole structure and layout of it. I'm guessing they probably had temporarily removed it from the site and has yet to re-add it back. I don't believe something is wrong with the application itself since actually On Screen Phone software has been around for a while and available on almost all LG phones.

Anyways, since the link is now down, please use the following link, I've uploaded the copy I downloaded:

http://www.mediafire.com/?ac1a5bj1tg25d2j
[LG Nitro HD] aquariuz23:
Mdkrush, like i've mentioned, this is something you use when you do not want to be handling your phone, like when it is charging somewhere across the room, or you'd rather type your sms/IMs using a physical keyboard rather than the touch key, etc. Obviously it will eat up Ram and slows down the phone a bit, that is just normal when you are technically making the phone stream itself onto your computer monitor.
[LG Nitro HD] AllstarE4:
Thanks for the links guys. And thanks for updating Aquariuz. However, I'm not able to get it to detect my phone.

Also, does the phone have to remain unlocked? Or can I lock the phone to avoid having the display drain the battery?

edit: I got it working and learned the hard way that the program is simply a display for the phone. Unfortunately you cannot lock your phone and still use it on the computer. It only shows EXACTLY what your phone is doing. Anyone know of a way around this?

I ask because when I'm working in the field I sometimes use the SlingPlayer app while having the phone on a signal booster. Even with the phone hooked up to a charger it still drains faster than the charger can keep up. I guess it's because of the HD display on this phone? Or maybe there's a problem with the battery/phone?
[LG Nitro HD] aquariuz23:
Do you mean having the phone's screen off while using OSP on the computer? Unfortunately it won't work that way Allstar. When you unlock the phone in OSP, it also awakens the phone. Like u said, it shows exactly what your phone is doing.

My only suggestion is having the brightness on the lowest to conserve energy. It will not affect the brightness on your computer though.
[LG Nitro HD] AllstarE4:
I've thought the same thing about turning the brightness all the way down. Unfortunately the screen still Burns a lot of power.

I wish there was a way to keep apps running and turn the display off.
[LG Nitro HD] aquariuz23:
The only company I know that does that is Nokia lol. I remember having one of their smartphones connected to the computer, and I can almost do everything the phone can do via the computer. It was awesome lol.
[LG Nitro HD] AllstarE4:
Well I guess if I can just tether my internet connection to the laptop I won't need to run Slingplayer on the phone. You can tether with the phone locked right?
[LG Nitro HD] aquariuz23:
Yup, that one you can lol.
[LG Nitro HD] dexdax:
WIFI OSP

sorry , but , OSP does work through wifi using the HotSpot function of the LG P990 2x ? up to now I been unable to make a connection , USB works fine , but with wifi no way , some one here had same problem?

cheers

lg p990 2x V20q , 2.3.4
[LG Nitro HD] jainanshal:
Ok, the latest ver i can see on the Support page is LG_OSP2.0_Setup_2.0.07.20111130.exe which is 2.0.07 whereas with that link (isn't this directly from the repository?) it seems an update is already there but not updated on the LG website.
[LG Nitro HD] The Jell:
Screen Update Problem

I installed this yesterday, enabled it on the phone, restarted the phone, and connected using Bluetooth. It worked fine. Then today, I can connect, but the screen on the PC stops updating. The phone is still connected, and if I click on the display, the phone reacts to that, it just doesn't update the screen on the PC. Anyone seen this?
[LG Nitro HD] mattman86:
I found this today

LINK
[LG Nitro HD] bkdg100:
version 2.1 out for lg motion

new version for 2.1 supports usb/bluetooth/wif ( so it claims )
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] llager:
I need help how to root my MTS4g with hboot 1.45.0013 i tried several methods, and i couldnt do it!! help please!!
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] jonnycat26:
You'll need to wait for HTC to fix their unlock tool, which according to them should be any day now, and then use that. Once you're unlocked, you can flash superuser.
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] b1ackhawk:
anybody know if this is possible yet?
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] Blue6IX:
Some people have been able to use the HTC unlock tool, most people it doesn't work for.

At the moment, that's really all there is...
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] Limewirelord:
Those of us on HBOOT 1.44.0013 are still waiting on an unlock method since HTC's boot unlocker is still borked and people are still trying to figure out a way to downflash to HBOOT 1.44.0007.
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] jonnycat26:
According to the latest email from HTC, it should be fixed by the end of February.
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] Limewirelord:
Well, I just tried the HTC Unlock tool and it has ended up working. I just need to figure out how to flash Superuser now.. :s
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] nlarge:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1426179[

I posted a link to instructions

rooted 1.55.531.3 with clockwork recovery and SU
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] Blue6IX:
How to fastboot flash recovery

and then:

Gain root access on the latest 1.55.531.3 update, ONLY IF you are S-OFF

At the second link you can find an updated superuser file to flash in your new recovery.
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] qwerty3656:
I have an S-On 1.55.531.3 phone. I tried the HTC unlocker (link from nlarge). Everything flashed correctly w/o error, but I did not get the splash screen on my phone at the end that asks if I want to unlock my phone. So my phone is still locked. If anyone has any thoughts on what to try, let me know.
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] jonnycat26:
You're part of the group for whom the bootlooader unlock tool doesn't work, and you'll have to wait for HTC to deliver a fix.
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] misha:
For those of us with hboot_1.45.0013..... any way to get recovery? I can flash the recovery but it does not seem to do anything when i boot in to it. When i make any choice like install from zip and select using power button just a logo of rom manager comes up and no action..... any help for my hboot is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] strapped365:
Use the trackpad to select options instead of power. Dont forget to hit the thanks button
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] Some_dude36:
So what is it only 1.44.1107 hboot could utilize revolutionary ? I thought any 1.44 could do it ... damn I really did get lucky
[T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide] Coug76:
Only .007 could use revolutionary. The .006 version shipped s-off.

Hastily spouted for your befuddlement
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] vypor87:
Does anyone know how to get rid of the keyboard tray icon? I'm tired of accidentally bumping it when I start typing too fast. Seems like it would be an android system option but no option to hide it.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] tshoulihane:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.ne0fhykLabs.android.utility.kmLauncher

Has an option to remove the notification (if I correctly understand your question)
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] vypor87:
I might have to try that out. I've done well without rooting my prime so far but this might convince me otherwise. I might still wait for the bootloader unlock tool first. Thanks for the advice.