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[Windows Phone 7 General] svtfmook:
it's because they're tip toeing around potential legal issues with companies like garmin and tom tom (see france vs google over google maps).

but i don't see why they haven't just said F-it and released a good turn by turn, unless of course, they have a deal with garmin or some other company not to.

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i wouldn't say "worst", not with having OS's like symbian, web OS and blackberry [whatever it feels like being this year] still in the mix.

but iOS is a great platform, although, it's ecosystem is aging and it's definitely in need of a face lift. but, either way, it works, it's smooth, easy to navigate and has a ton of support.

iOS's only downfalls are the fact that it truly hasn't changed since it's inception and the hardware is becoming lack-luster compared to the large screens and powerful cpu/gpu most devices have now. it's also extremely overpriced (but then again, most apple stuff is anyhow) and requiring itunes is also a bummer to some people as well.
[Windows Phone 7 General] JVH3:
I wouldn't be surprised if Microsoft got rid of it so they would not need to pay for patent usage.

I'm guessing that Bing for Windows Mobile can't be ported to Windows phone like Opera Mobile was. It probably uses alot of the same filenames, that have updates to them. So, porting it would likely criple all the other advances of Bing and the integration.

Hopefully Apollo addresses the turn by turn without tapping.
[Windows Phone 7 General] prohibido_por_la_ley:
I actually don't get why people on some forums and tech sites still say that WP has to catch up to iOS. What exactly is WP missing compared to iOS besides siri and the notification screen? U also can't even choose between mobile or desktop view in iOS,which is something that one could do since WM6.1.21052. WTF?
[Windows Phone 7 General] JVH3:
Well, on the iPhone, if you install JourneyLite ( 3rd party browser ), you can emulate IE9 to see the full version of any site. I'm not saying that you should need to do this. Safari should give the option.
[Windows Phone 7 General] prohibido_por_la_ley:
u also can't even toggle 3G/2G on the iPhone. Found this out when I was with a friend and wanted to compare 2G speeds (cuz I was throttled at the time) between T-mobile and AT$T.
[Windows Phone 7 General] newabv:
We do not need the most of apps in Android market. They are simple shortcuts of some web services.

They are not realy "software".

Yes, there are some usefull like dropbox.

I need a strong phone with hard battery, nice browser and email.

I want some software also, but not stupid applications. I am sure that the serious soft will be written for Microsoft's platform :)

Even in the near future...

Btw, I am waiting for lumia 900 or 910 to leave the Android, it is for teenagers.
[Windows Phone 7 General] JVH3:
The last time I wanted to manually turn 3G off was when My Location services were not working on 3G with my Tilt 2 at home. That was August of 2010. Then a new radio was available to flash along with an AT&T ROM. http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=7573607&postcount=25511

I've never gone above 1.5 GB of usage in a month. But, I always use WiFi at home.

The real issue here is the greed of the U.S. carriers not providing data at more reasonable rates. I've read in multiple locations that data is much cheaper in Europe and they don't play games with data like charging extra for tethering and still limiting your data. AT&T finally gives you an additional 2GB for a total of 5GB if you sign up for tethering which is $20 on top of the $30 they charge for 3GB. If your limited to 3GB, it should not matter if you use 2GB for Pandora, YouTube, and Exchange and 1GB for tethering or none for tethering, but 3 GB for just Exchange. AT&T used to try to charge more per GB, just because you were using it to connect to a company exchange server. Of course connecting to Exchange worked fine without paying extra.

Granted, they need to do something to regulate capacity, but unless a tower is nearing maximum utilization, they don't need to be tight with it. I would think that they should be able to throttle based on tower usage and probably already are since each tower's pipe to the intenet does have a limit.
[Windows Phone 7 General] nicksti:
I can understand the general sentiment that Windows Phone has enough apps and games or whatever you choose to call them to satify the average person, but that is just not how the world works.

Apps drive phone sales in 2012. A phone needs to look good, work well, and have lots of apps. Fart apps and all.

When Windows Phone gets more phones and apps boy will it be a force to be reckoned with. Til then we will have to enjoy the cult status of loving the platform.
[Windows Phone 7 General] prohibido_por_la_ley:
my carrier (T-mobile) has many different selections for data, the highest is 10GB which is what I have. Tethering is bundled with the 5 and 10GB plans.
[Windows Phone 7 General] D4rk_nVidia:
I hope that WP8 will be better than Android 4 because Android is in the Version 4 verry nice :D
[Windows Phone 7 General] ohgood:
Please, do not bow down to the isp's interpretation of "unlimited" and stacking extra charges for tethering.

Tethering does not cost carriers any more than what they are charging for any other data.
[Windows Phone 7 General] svtfmook:
i have been running ICS on my nexus for a couple months now. it's not all that great. it's like a disguised GB. it looks cool, has some new features, but when you get down to it, it's just android. still laggy, still buggy, still force closing.
[Windows Phone 7 General] prohibido_por_la_ley:
T-mobile does not charge extra for tethering.

I thought ICS would've had those issues resolved, ni modo. Only thing I like about it is that it has data management controls to help from going over.
[Windows Phone 7 General] ohgood:
They don't charge for tethering, agreed, but they are attempting to redefine what "unlimited" means with fine print and throttling.
[Windows Phone 7 General] prohibido_por_la_ley:
better than what AT$T is doing with their um,limited plans. Throttling at an unspecified limit and at a slower speed than T-mo.
[Windows Phone 7 General] ohgood:
I think you've hit the nail on the head... it should be called "ummmm-limited" by marketing drones.

Still can't believe there hasn't been a huge class action, or trades commision forcing isps to stop lying.
[Windows Phone 7 General] prohibido_por_la_ley:
T-mo isn't lying tho as they do say in the fine print, "Upto XGB at full speed". They also say unlimited web which is different from data. But those in the AT$T plans are saying that they should all pay their bills as slowly as they can.
[Windows Phone 7 General] ohgood:
Ok, I can't sway you to expect what you're being advertised... let's move on to data and web. Hmm, so unlimited web is.... nothing, and data is what ypu and I pay for ?
[Windows Phone 7 General] prohibido_por_la_ley:
T-mobile sells 2,5 and 10GB of data at full speed with free tethering and unlimited web at 2G speed. Says it in all the commercials at the bottom.
[Windows Phone 7 General] ohgood:
just noticed which thread this was... nad how sideways it got... whooops !
[Windows Phone 7 General] 937dytboi:
I'm still debating on what I want to do when I get the lumia 900. Either buying an unlocked 900 and stay out of contract on T mobile or taking the contract on att.

I believe att service is way better in my area than Tmobile or it might just be this dvp. Idk. But people with iPhones at my job on att get crazy 3g speeds where I don't get any service at all.

I rather have service than speed anytime. Being able to use my phone in tough places is more important to me. But if it's no better with att I will just go back to t mobile with an unlocked 900
[Windows Phone 7 General] JPSavard:
I'm pretty sure Microsoft and Nokia have a lot of surprises for us with Apollo. Lets wait and see! ;)
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Cruiserdude:
I'll admit, this presentation is a little over my head, but it discusses the possibility of booting a linux kernel directly on a device, somehow skipping the bootloader altogether. I'm not that familiar with the various components of the bootloader and how exactly it does its thing, but he breaks it down and talks about doing this on the OMAP platform. Just thought this could be useful food for thought for some of our devs? I understand this is an oversimplification, but maybe someone can get some useful ideas from it. I'll try to give what input I can, but again this is slightly over head still.

Anyway, here's the presentation, check it out!

Linux Without a Bootloader on OMAP
[Motorola Droid RAZR] Cruiserdude:
Anyone? Just trying to see if there are any thoughts on this...?
[Motorola Droid RAZR] bb12489:
seems interesting. I hope a Dev can check it out and see if theres anything there!
[HD2 General] leo321:
I just got a new (my second) hd2 and sombody bumped into me at a restaraunt and....yeah i think you all know where this is headed. Anyways i ordered a new digitizer today and the necessary tools to dis/reassemble it. Has anyone attempted this succesfully. I know i purchased the non solder version as my hd2 is for tmous. Im worried its over my head but i dont want to chicken out and have to pay some a$$ an outrageous amount of money to do it for me. Any help will be appreciated thanks! :) ps ive watched every youtube video i can find and looked at a ton of pics, so im not totally in the dark lol, just wanted some real world advice.
[HD2 General] leo321:
Anyone?
[HD2 General] Mister B:
Put simply it is not the easiest.

most people will break the LCD either from prying the back cover or during LCD Digi separation.

personally I go for LCD Digi combo (300 type) pre assembled & drop it in. About 25bucks more expensive but no issues with wrong Digi casing depth, button alignment dust ect.

the 3M tape method is far from the best really as bonding surface width is not wide enough.

Badly bonded screen allow dust entry & are more easily broken as good & full perimeter bonding increases strength & absorbs impacts more evenly.

I have done Digi remounting with a tack bonder uhu40 applied finely via syringe & allowed to cure slightly prior to assembly, gives a dust proof finish & allows original Digi to cover hight but takes time to do well & get digi alignment correct.

The top tip is simply be gentle, volume button is easily damaged & the screen connector on the mainboard is easily damaged.

It is possible to do screen without fully lifting the flex board & stripping all wires as seen in most vids.

I recommend peeling build label then peeling flex board, build label comes up quite easily then you can see exactly what is happening to flexboard & thus prevent possible damage.

If you buy full LCD/Digi assembly & take care the result & finish can be perfect or better if upgrading from a 295 assembly.

If going just Digi end result really depends on how well you bond Digi to LCD.

Bench testing new assembly with main & flexboard running on battery & button pad held in place with a little tape is a good idea before final build.

Also check all antenna spring legs are correctly positioned suitable for good contact with mating pads inside rear cover, failure results in low or no wifi &/or radio signal.

If you do have some natural skill with tools & engineering practices then it is not too troublesome.

Most people who have faults are all down to rough dismantling ...

Also worth mentioning the myth of the end key having the screen cable run under it; it does not, LCD finishes 2mm above end key & no LCD or Digi cables run under the end key or any of the buttons/button flexboard.

The screen flex does curl around edge of LCD above end key but is taped & not easily rubbed by endkey.

Most endkey related non responding digis to me is actually button flexboard issue.
[HD2 General] nevarDeath:
I worked on many dumbphones between 2003-2008. After a while it became routine, even delicate phones like the Moto RAZR V6 MAXX.

The HD2 is extremely difficult, not only to replace the digitizer, but to make sure you position it right and don't leave it in such a way that dust gets under the screen. Getting it back together is not simple either since it has a number of little wires that have to be placed just so. I ended up paying some a$$ to do it for me, because it was too much.

With lots of concentration and dedication, it can be done though!
[HD2 General] leo321:
Ok thanks for the halp :D cancelled my order for the digi alone. And one more thing... Will a lcd/digi assembly with the "295" work on the hd2 for tmous? ive googled it and came up with mixed results. it seems the "295" is the debranded one for euro hd2s and the 300 is for US phones. I understand that the digitizers are different in that the euro one has a soldiered connectin to the lcd ribbon and the us one has a clip. BUT, will this affect anything as far as the connection to the mobo? the 295 one is cheaper but is it compatable? Much thanks!
[HD2 General] Mister B:
295 & 300 types can be swapped & 295 can be put in TMOUS although I would not go that route as the 300 type is a far better quality type of Digi & the diifference in price if any is minimal.
[HD2 General] leo321:
Found a 300 lcd/digi combo for 56.99 on ebay
[HD2 General] leo321:
It was actually cheaper than the 295s lol guess i overlooked it. Im liking this galaxy s2 right now B)
[HD2 General] leo321:
Sorry to bring up my dead thread, but I was wondering if its possible to just remove the LCD+digi and pop in another one without seperating the mainbord and rigid flexboard from the metal frame? I saw a YouTube video with this type of disassembly process (removing the LCD first) but is the space between the connector and the hole in the frame large enough for it to be connected? If not I might just make the hole big enough ;). I don't want to have to take it completely apart... I suppose its laziness :P thanks!
[HD2 General] Mister B:
Not really, you need to swing the board out to release catch for ribbon cable.

To be honest removing the flexboard is quite easy if done with care & all cables running down by volume button do not need complete removal.

You can do it by not copletely removing flexboard but to me it is more awkward & could strain parts if not very carefull.
[HD2 General] leo321:
What im saying is can I just swing the screen to the side and unhook it? Then replace it without removing anything on the other side of the frame.
[HD2 General] Mister B:
I think no as will not be able to remove caption tape & ribbon catch without swinging mainboard but have a look first.
[HD2 General] boyfromsun:
:confused:
[HD2 General] 5800xm_user:
This might help you

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=16718344&postcount=16

It worked for me when replacing my digitizer/screen though it was alittle pain to reconnect the ribbon to the motherboard its well worth it. Just have patience's
[HD2 General] kompheak:
Mister B is correct
[HD2 General] bib*oops:
+1 on this.

10 char
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Robode:
I know this topic has probably been talked about already, and I am pretty sure I have already read a thread exactly like mine, but the question gets asked and then it goes off in different directions not giving an exact answer.

I have a Galaxy Nexus, brand new as of Saturday Jan 4. As soon as I got it, it got an update, I'm guessing to Android 4.0.2 since that is the version I have. My question has to do with My Verizon Mobile app, the Books app and the Email app. Will disabling these apps screw up anything with the phone, like are they very connected to any other apps or setting with the phone ?

Also, is disable like delete, if not how do I truly delete an app ? And while on topic of getting rid of things i dont use that wont effect the phone/other apps/anything, what other stock apps that come on the phone from the start could I get rid of with no side effects at all ?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] martonikaj:
Those 3 should be able to be disabled with no adverse effects.

Disable is just like it sounds. It removes the app from menus and stops it from running. In order to fully 100% delete system-level apps, you must be rooted.

There are many different threads/lists of "safe to disable" apps.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] singh_dd93:
I had uninstalled the SE home launcher and was using go launcher.

my friend reset the phone and after reboot no home launcher is launching .

Please help, my phone is not useable.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] metalrawk:
use ADB to push home apk or update using SEUS
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] singh_dd93:
I tried updating but it always fail.

How to push home apk??
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] androidcues:
easy fix.

reflash the rom or something that has a launcher in it.

or... what about the Nandroid? restore?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] metalrawk:
most probably he didn't make a backup.

reflash FW via http://www.wotanserver.com its free. dont use adb if you dont know how to use it. its not noob friendly.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] singh_dd93:
I had my phone in warranty and took it to service center they fixed it and updated it to latest .62 firmware within 15 min.

I could not flash my self as i did not want to lose warranty by unlocking bootloader.
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] metalrawk:
you dont need unlocked bootloader to flash stock FW.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] roach48:
I want the Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime TF201 but the prices are all over the place,I seen them on ebay new $999.00 with keyboard ( ASUS Transformer Prime with Keyboard Dock TF201 WIFI 32GB Amethyst Gray Brand New and it don't come with no warranty. ) to 499.00 + 44.95 warranty.

And used on ebay 660.00 w/keybd and still 2 days left of bidding what am I missing here.I no there #1 or 2 on most top ten tablet sites.

I need to no what the going price is these tablets.

THANK'S
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Erusman:
Don't pay any more than $499 there for the TF201 32Gb. You can always try checking insock site ever so often.. http://www.nowinstock.net/computers/tablets/asus/transformerprime/

Try Newegg.com daily, office depot.

Looks like office depot has them in stock.

http://www.officedepot.com/a/products/906853/ASUS-Eee-Pad-Transformer-Prime-TF201/

or staples.com
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] PrimeTimeBro:
At this rate you will be able to buy one for $299 soon enough what a bomb asus dropped with this defective device.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] dilligaf:
Saw one at Springfield, VA Best Buy today.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] draperprime:
retail price

dont pay more than retail prices $499.00 for the prime and $149.99 for the dock). they are starting to show up in stores they previouly did not. i found mine at a place i would have never guessed. i found mine at "best buy mobile" (a stand alone store from best buy). i found my dock at "gamestop".
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Reignzone:
Surf some forums and online retailers for deals and competitive pricing... because in most cases you can insist on Best Buy offering you a price match guarantee if found within reasonable means.

Usually, they will match it, especially if you're showing serious interest in the product.

Sent from the last remaining Prime; Leader of the Autopads.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] roach48:
So why are people paying 150.00 to 200.00 more on ebay.I thought I was missing something,like a gpld bottom or something.The best price I found was 489.00 with a one warranty.The warranty I seen was 109.00 for 2 years.I no I am rolling the dice on getting one that has no problems but they look to good to pass up now.

THANK'S
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] demandarin:
Because its in such high demand and is the hottest tablet out right now. Being the most powerful by far of any.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] wynand32:
Sam's Club has them in stock right now, $494. There's a $40 membership fee, but you can cancel the membership at any time if you don't get value from it and get a full refund of the fee.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] Justin_Thyme:
Firstly stay off of fleabay. There is no fleatailer that is an authorized distributer so there is NO warranty or at best the warranty went into effect when they bought it. If you look closely there are but one or two listed there where they actually have them. Oh yes they list them as in stock but read the shipping details where they all pretty much say the same thing. Back in Jan. they all said ships in APPROXIMATELY 4 weeks, now they all give an APPROXIMATELY Feb 9th. They are doing a pre order and slamming folks with a rediculous price. Every time new technology of any kind hits the markets the same thing happens. I see it all the time with cameras and lenses. They buy up the inventory on pre order so folks that just want one cant find one then sell them far above retail. Before they pubished get rich quick on Ebay it used to be a decent place to find decent deals, not anymore as the pages are flooded with overpriced items and mostly not even a bid situation but buy it now! Just keep searching and find a REPUTABLE retailer where you get a full warranty and it doesnt cost you more.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] roach48:
thanks for that info,if I do decide to get one and thats a big if with all the problems I have been reading about here on this forum I will buy it from brandsmart or best buy and get the warranty for sure.

I read a post where a guy took his apart because the wifi had a bad connection and the gps did not work.

Can't figure that one out yet.

Thank Again
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] 05GT:
DO NOT PAY over retail. These are popping up everyday in stock at different stores.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] al mon:
I got mine off Amazon. Perfect. $499 for 32GB Grey. Never ever pay more than max retail on any device.

In 1 month, there will be a pile of these things everywhere. Don't buy into the rush.

I waited almost 2 months and spotted it on Amazon, free shipping. Got it in 2 days. So far so good. However, I still like my Xoom more.
[Asus  Eee Pad Transformer Prime] roach48:
If your not in a wifi area you will not pick up the internet with the prime and that was my first pick,is that correct.

Same with the sony s and I liked both of them.I need the web so I am looking at the zoom because I have verizion and for $20.00 a month I get 2 gigs
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] tadigrat:
Hi, im using MiniCM7pro, that rom is the best i think also T9 is the best way for messages, well can i add T9 in this rom or do anything? Thnx..
[Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 Mini] Ticklefish:
Hmm...T9 is predictive text (stands for 'Text On 9 Keys' which is a handy bit of trivia lol) and that's part of the standard SE soft keyboard that's inside the rom.

I can't remember the exact procedure but you need to go into the settings menu then into 'Language & Keyboard Settings'. In there will be an option to use the default input. That will give you the normal soft keyboard for the Mini instead of the one that gives you all the letters in one screen. The Mini's just too small for that..
[General Questions and Answers] magus57:
IIRC the bootloader and whatnot is locked, and ICS might not come for a while (if ever), but the overall design/feel of it is nice, and I really like the optional media dock for it (it'd be nice to use it as a clock-radio on my nightstand). I understand it's not the lightest or best-spec'd or anything like that, I'm just wondering if there's any major flaws/disadvantages to it, like horrible battery life. Camera quality isn't too important, especially since there's two of them for 3D pics. And the Tegra 2 should be enough power for me, as the most powerful use I'd expect would be high-res videos?

One concern I have is app compatibility - 1280x768 isn't really popular (it's either 1280x720 or 1280x800 usually).

Suggestions for tablets with similar (worthwhile) docks would be appreciated. I know the Galaxy Tabs all basically have one available, but I'm not a fan of the proprietary connector.