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[Windows Phone 7 General] Deformat:
Yeah, so was interested in moving on from Android due to (*sigh*) the poor quality phones I got (a Samsung Galaxy Spica and a Defy+. Both ended up acting like retarded phones, even if I didn't try putting custom ROMs on them - except the Spica, where all I tried was an unofficial update to 2.1, which I made since the bastards in Romania didn't want to update.) and to switch to a Nokia Lumia 800 if I'll get to, or to a second hand HTC HD2 (but this is again risky and I don't wanna end up with a ****phone instead of a smartphone.).

Now, I know there are major flaws regarding the number of apps in the market. Yet I was wondering, are there any:

-Third-party FREE browsers out there? And if there are, are there any who also accept Flash? Or even Google as a search engine. IIRC someone ported Opera for WP 7.5, right?

-Facebook - might seem weird, but I wouldn't want to use the People Hub for the Facebook integration, I'd prefer to use a different FB app. AFAIK there is one, but I suppose it doesn't force you to use the People Hub, right?

-Games - and here I mean addictive ones. Temple Run might seem pretty impossible to accomplish, but stuff similar to Angry Birds should be in the store, right?

-Google apps - I don't have the Android OS, but I hate that the Android OS is being built on phone companies to whom I lack respect. Google Maps is there as well, right? And Google Plus, correct?

-The YouTube app. Yes, that one. I know that this is a major flaw of WP but because of Google. So, was wondering, is there a decent client?...

I knew there was one awesome app, but which was discontinued because it was badly built or so.

Thanks for the support guys!

Also, if the OS has other flaws, please inform me :)
[Windows Phone 7 General] Alcoholic:
1. Yes, but they're inferior to IE. No flash.

2. Correct.

3. Yes.

4. Unofficial google maps and G+ apps. IMO they're not good.

5. Yes, there are multiple youtube apps that are good.
[Windows Phone 7 General] marcopereira1978:
Hi,

I also switch phones from an Android to a WP. I love Android OS but had a LG GW620 that was one of the first models of Android made by LG. the hardware was very slow.

WP having minimal requirements, like iphone's, make all wp fast and fluid.

The first thing an Android user will say about WP is the lack of freedom in the OS, but when you start to use it and understand it, you will see that all is made with a logic.

For me WP is simple and intuitive, with a good custom rom becomes a great phone
[Windows Phone 7 General] chicagolive:
There is a FB app with the new update some circles say its nicer than the one from iOS....people hub is actually pretty simple once you get used to it set up your different groups to watch over and all.

With Youtube I find Youtube Pro to be the best one it allows you to watch not just regular quality but also HD quality videos(out before the other OSes had this funtion)and it allows you to download the video to your phone.
[Windows Phone 7 General] -l-Z3K3-l-:
Just moved also from Android

I use People Hub but also have the FB app on there

Use YouTube Pro and it works great also.

Reminds me

I haven't played a single game on it yet

:)

One thing though. the Lumia 800 has what I consider a small screen.

Maybe look at the HTC HD7 or something?
[Windows Phone 7 General] jessenic:
HD7 = HD2 with WP7. Don't buy either, both have slow hardware. Buy Lumia 710, 800 or wait for 900 if you need a bigger screen.
[Windows Phone 7 General] xpc21:
What i can say is that coming from Android and iOS world, you will see and feel a fluid system that has a unique design and operate mode. WP doesnt have at all nothing that remind other OS, its just then. Its the newer so we dont have too customizations like others have, we still dont have many attentions from devs. I like the system at all lets hope that Nokia helps this system grows and then more partnerships will come but if you are tired of android and ios same face and same fluid, u will enjoy a lot wp.

I suggest Omnia 7 or Lumia 800 if u wish to buy now, of course if u cant wait, Lumia 900 will be the best option.

Omnia 7 it still a great and up to date device, the samsung 4inch amoled screen its great.

Lumia 800 has a new design and good finishing.

HD7 has a bigger screen but his SLCD has a poor display, white balances is like a ghost.
[Windows Phone 7 General] yeahyeahyeah1981:
If possible stick with either the Lumia 800 or wait a bit for 900. It is becoming increasingly clear that Nokia is the brand you want to stick with if you are going to have a Windows Phone. Their app suite is reason enough. Nokia Drive, Maps, Transport, TuneIn etc. are excellent apps. COmbine these with Bing Maps and Bing Search and you really won't see the need for Google Services. I believe there is a 3rd party Google+ app with Google making their own in the near future. I've hacked my Samsung Focus to be able to use the Nokia apps and it's the best hack ive ever applied to a phone. Get a Lumia and this willl be unnecessary.
[Windows Phone 7 General] EgoMaximus:
There is Nokia Drive and Nokia Maps, better than Google Maps

As for browsers

http://www.favbrowser.com/windows-phones-uc-browser-speed-dial-open-links-in-background-and-more/
[Windows Phone 7 General] Deformat:
Another thing: What would be the differences between Lumia 800 and 900, besides bigger screen and weaker battery?...
[Windows Phone 7 General] marcopereira1978:
Google Maps has more updates than Nokia Drive or Maps, and sooner or later will have street view like in the Android apps
[Windows Phone 7 General] EgoMaximus:
It has bigger battery, isn't curved, has a front facing camera, not pentile, has gyroscope and uses a different CPU model
[Windows Phone 7 General] OkNewMedia:
Just got the Lumia 900, as my company phone, and so far, its pretty decent. I definitely like the smoothness of the OS, and the simplicity of use is very nice. That being said, I HATE the keyboard! I have been using swype for nearly 2 years, and there just isn't anything to compare with it. Also, the lack of a task manager or exit button for certain apps is annoying. Had to logout of Pandora in order to get Metro Radio to stop running. This is just day one, and those ar the issues I have noticed. To me, they're big enough that I wouldn't choose wp7 as my personal phone, but they're not big enough for me to request an Android for work. My Galaxy Note personal phone is a good enough Android fix for me.
[Windows Phone 7 General] OkNewMedia:
Btw, google maps on android is still better than ay other navigation on any other OS.
[Windows Phone 7 General] omniadood:
I'm in the UK and I just imported the Samsung Focus S from the USA. I was annoyed that it wasn't available here and I couldn't see another WP7 phone worth my time - yes, sorry I also mean the Nokia Lumia 800.

No front facing camera on a phone in 2012 (especially a supposed flagship phone)

So, here's my take on WP7... it's gorgeous, very slick and beautiful... so much of it makes sense... But...

The 'but' is a big one...Basically, it's not quite ready. Little things that I took for granted coming from Android basically suck on WP7. And let me be clear, I thought Android was a horrible mash of different bits welded together!

So, the People hub, it's fantastic... the Facebook Chat integration blows big time! I use Facebook Chat(Messenger on Android) to talk to my wife during the day and she is constantly sending me pics of our daughter. No, WP7 sees you as offline on the website and therefore will not submit a message. Pictures come in as links to the website. Not the mobile site, the full website which when you zoom DRAGS the screen to the left like its attached to a bloody rubber band!

It gets worse when you venture into the FB app itself. Pictures in Messager view do not even show up. You end up with a blank message. I have yet to receive an alert in the app. The app loads constantly. It's not just the FB app that does this. Supposed apps that are running under screen lock (is this a numpty way of saying 'in the background'??!) still come up with a big splash screen when you flick back through the task switcher.

This all makes this experience very frustrating. Application resuming is sloooowwwww!

No turn by turn directions and maps

IE9 is not fantastic, but it's ok

So, all this actually makes me miss Android. I am so bitterly disappointed that after 3 days I'm tempted to sell the phone on. I thought I could ride out the wait for WP8, but I really can't. I'd rather go back to my old, rather slow and inadequate HTC Desire at this point. And it hurts... because everything else is so beautiful. The Focus S is a beautiful device. The OS is buttery smooth and is so polished in it's presentation... but... the but is the killer here.

Don't know if I can stick it out... I'm crushed. Maybe I just got too far into the Google echo system?
[Windows Phone 7 General] xpc21:
I think that WP OS is designed to poeple who really wants to experience a unique and different system. Off course moving from iOS or Android u will notice that a lot of settings arent available. Its still growing, if we remember NoDo and how Mango growed...i think Apollo will come with a great evolution, im sure that MS is working hard, the thing is, they really dont want to copy nothing from other OS, they still wanna do an unique OS. The lack of products with WP causes lack of people developing to it and also giving a feedback to MS and im sure this is the point that MS miss a lot and then they have to build something that they believe and not that people are asking.

I like very much my Omnia 7, dont miss or die for a feature settings, off course i will be glad if had more app and games but the system is good, fluid and responsive and im sure to a touch phone this are the main concern.
[Windows Phone 7 General] groovinroovin:
I am using Google calender, contacts and Mail and its working perfect with Android. How are these things under wp7?
[Windows Phone 7 General] mbonus:
x2 - this is the personal experience I want to hear about.
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] apitpit:
How to root my phone bro?
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] ronnieryan:
Search!

Stop Trolling!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] xp3rto:
I just downloaded in on my note.. Graphics seems smooth but it seems to heat my note.. And it doesn't seem exclusive for not coz I just downloaded it on my s2 too

Sent from my GT-N7000
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] missxtee:
I cant find it in my play store???

Sent From Galaxy Note Baby!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] OJ1618:
It's so cool, I really like it! It's not exclusive to the Note, but AFAIK, there will be exclusive levels to the Note when the premium ICS update is released.

Sent from my GT-N7000
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] Irony71:
Maybe wrong dpi-Setting? Or it is not released yet in your Country/Timezone?

For me no Problem in Finding, Downloading and Playing it. Note gets warm while Playing as mentioned, but not as hot as graphic-intensive Games like GLWG.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] xp3rto:
Try this

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rovio.angrybirdsspace.ads

Sent from my GT-N7000
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] missxtee:
what dpi settings so you have to play the game? I am just on the regular 320

Sent From Galaxy Note Baby!
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] xp3rto:
Even I am on 320dpi.. Criskelo v7

Sent from my GT-N7000
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] Marct77:
The 'exclusive' to Galaxy Note owners is the extra 'danger zone' levels
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] zviki:
App is on "Samsung apps"
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] Shingo77:
Good graphics, but also heat my Note a lot...
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Themes and Apps] FiremakerP:
Anyone having lags on the danger zone levels?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kylepsp:
Hi, has the the +buddy widget been removed in ICS? Ive tried using the contact widget but it displays the picture then a large grey box containing that contacts status update. Is there anyway just to display the picture? Thanks
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sahibunlimited:
Not sure what u mean but if u are taking about the popup when u press a contact image then its a ics feature
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kylepsp:
Noo, Im talking about the actual widget. What I have now for a contact on my homescreen is a picture of the contact, then to the right a grey box containing their status update. This is without clicking on it. I was just wondering if its possible just to have a 1x1 contact widget.

I have seen it mentioned while googling but i cant seem to get it on my s2
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] petter11:
I think you want to create a shortcut.

Long press the home screen->pick Shortcut" and then pick Contact, Direct dial or Direct message.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kylepsp:
Thats the one! I was only checking widgets.

Can we not resize widgets in touchwiz? Thought that was a big feature of ics..
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sahibunlimited:
long press>shortcuts>contact>select any

This is what gave me 1x1 shortcut on cm9

EDIT:i m late in posting
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kaushal101:
I know what you're talking about. I also liked buddy widget instead of contact shortcut.

Direct dial shortcut is useful in some cases. But having a contact buddy widget was very useful.

Contact shortcut does the same job, but it displays much smaller pic with contact name below it.

I liked the way buddy widget displayed large pic. If we are putting a contact on screen, we would obviously know the name of that contact. Having a large pic displayed was cool. Unfortunately ICS seems to have taken it away.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Franwella:
Solution?

Has anyone managed to find a viable alternative to the 'buddies' widget?

As mentioned in the above posts, the two stock options in ICS are:

- Contacts widget - this gives a small thumbnail of the contact with a 'side tag' which displays a status update if available

or

- Contact shortcut - this shows the contact's thumbnail only; however, it's really quite small.

Neither are ideal on the SGS2. Even worse on the GNote. The contacts widget takes up too much space (ie a full row) and the shortcut is too tiny. A hunt in the market hasn't come up with much either.
[Defy General] Deformat:
Yeah, got a major issue: My Defy+ is overheating and I usually end up with a blocked phone, which ends up being useless for about 4-5 hours. And it's becoming more often.

I have 2.3.4 on it, but I seriously doubt 2.3.6 solves this issue.

Any tips?
[Defy General] Auris 1.6 vvt-i:
Try custom ROM's and DO NOT flash 2.3.6 full sbf as it's quite buggy and you'll be stuck with it.
[Defy General] vap_66:
You could also try to undervolt the CPU. In what conditions do you get an overheated phone?
[Defy General] Deformat:
How could I do that?

Also, I get it for no reason whatsoever. It gets overheated and that's it. I left it to cool about 4 God damn hours, and yet when I open it it works a bit, then it gets stuck. It's as if the memory isn't well processed.

To give ya an example, I left it over night and even charged it. Everything went fine.Then, got to school, got a break, wanted to listen to a song. Fine, listened to a song. A guy wanted to waste some time on Opera Mini with his Ikariam game. Fine, let him waste that 1 tab and browse online.

But then, when he gave it to me it was stuck.

Wait a lot of time to stop it via Android's button, did it eventually. Left it to cool 2 hours, tried again. Again, after less than 3 minutes of usage (wanted to share a file via bluetooth, but got to the folder only) it got stuck again. This time it was pointless, 30 minutes later I wasn't able to stop it so I took the battery off.

I kinda don't know if I should change it or still have faith in it.

Right now stuff seems worse. Sometimes it reboots itself, but that doesn't help with anything IMO.

BTW, would the 1% battery patch help? Might put that 720p functionality in there as well.
[Defy General] vap_66:
As Auris said, try flashing a custom ROM (CM7.2 is a good choice, stable and fast enough). For undervolting (if you are on a stock ROM only - because CM7 has a built-in CPU manager, accessible from the bootmenu) ), install SetVsel from the Play Store. Like PC overclocking/undervolting, be careful about the values you choose. You'll find a thread in the General section about SetVsel values.

If these ideas don't help you solve your problem, I think it might be hardware related.

Trimis de pe Defy CM9
[Defy General] fiskenigaten:
My defy+ gets really hot on just about everything except stock! Undervolting didn't help, nor underclocking. Putting it in the fridge temporarily helped, but when I started using it again the temp climbed again!

What should I do? :-/
[Defy General] vap_66:
Well, since you flashed custom ROMs (unlike the OP), how about the baseband? I remember that when I flashed CM7 for the first time I didn't get 3G signal and the phone was overheating because the signal was too poor for the baseband that I used. Switched between a few and finally managed to get one with good signal and 2G/3G/3.5G working fine.
[Defy General] fiskenigaten:
I never use 3G, so I've never bothered changing it. By the way... what are the differences between basebands with the same frequencies?

Could flashing a different kernel solve it?
[Defy General] vap_66:
Well, there are different regions - I don't know the technical details, but maybe some basebands work better with certain network operators. It's a trial&error method, you could choose one that works better or one that performs worse.

Regarding the kernel: I have no idea about the heat dissipation, but from what I've read there is a GB kernel that supposedly has better battery life. Ask Auris, he uses it (it's the kernel by walter79).
[Defy General] Deformat:
Okay, seems the issue solved itself, since now it works perfectly :|

I didn't play a game, which was kinda retarded: low quality, a simple Android game, and playing Temple Run/Angry Birds/ Angry Birds Space didn't give you me any issue.

I don't get it.
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SamsungGalaxySII.:
As asked above does the X8 have any kind of software for a free network unlock?

Thank you very much in advance for any help
[XPERIA X8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ElmirBuljubasic:
Wi fi o 2g\3g
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] apitpit:
How to move to sd
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] kurotsugi:
be cool ron...pg101 will definetely close this thread anyway :D
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] PG101:
You've got to search champ...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oneders65:
I was wondering if there is a way to mix and match animations. For example if you have a "skull and bones" unlock ring and you want the animation to be "the punisher" animation. Seem like there should be a way to put parts of each ring to get a mix.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] oneders65:
Ok.
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] shailpancholi:
Angry birds space is out available for galaxy ace

Awesome

Btw its 23.03mb :D:p
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] iSxy:
It is availible..i just downloaded and played...btw its size is 22mb
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] Prawesome:
22mb in size,game is smooth and lag free on ace,and finally,it is awesome :p
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] mimi1305:
true, i have it too =)
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] Stickycover:
The game has a small fault for device with less real estate, that is, the ads pop up and cover some portion of the game which is important, though it wasn't in the original game as there everything was on the ground and not as spread out like Angry Birds Space. I love the initial guidelines!!! :)
[Galaxy Ace S5830 General] Pepper95:
I fxckin love zero gravity :D

Enviado desde mi GT-S5830
[HD2 Windows Phone 7 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting an] szymciosek:
Hi,

I've installed TouchXplorer on my HTC HD2 (Windows Phone 7.5), but where I can find photos from my camera ?
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] srinuchry:
Hiiiiiii Frnds.....

Im gonna upload stock kernel..which is very important for us...

sgy ddla3..

flash it using faqbly flasher......

thanks to faqbly and ronnieryan....:)

Expecting Thanks......

stock_xxla2kernel.tar http://www.mediafire.com/?dzfcrhb8fj3s40x

you can find another kernel in tht file...extract it....
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] kurotsugi:
do you get it from nandroid backup?the size is different with the one i've used before.
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] srinuchry:
Nooo...during flashing the custom kernel,,faqbly flasher v2.0 made a back up of stock kernel......
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] myconfusedo:
thanx anyway

but would you like to fill the #1 post with another stock kernel like dxlb1?

this will be helpfull if we find trouble with custom kernel :D
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] kurotsugi:
be cool...I'm just asking here :D

my stock kernel which extracted from DXLB stock ROM is only 4,39mb. its slightly different with yours. I'm just wondering where did you get that kernel. thats all.
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] karthik_316:
sir,when i flash with stock kernel mentioned in the above link ... i am getting sd card removed unexpectedly.......i get this every time when i unlock the lock screen......sir please fix it.........
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] srinuchry:
wich fw???

DDLA3???
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] karthik_316:
the firmware is ddkk1 sir
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] srinuchry:
use boot.img file above attatched.......ddkk1 is a india fw right??

if possible update the fw to ddla3(in case u belongs to india)...

PRESS THANKS IF I HELPD YOU...:):)
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] srinuchry:
btw do u knw how to flash a kernel using faqbly flasher????

PRESS THANKS IF I HELPED YOU....:):)
[Galaxy Y GT-S5360 General] kurotsugi:
ddkk...that means this is old kernel with unmount sdcard issue. i suggest to use stock kernel in 2nd post merruk kernel thread instead.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] themisfit:
Anyone know one of the guys that help compile cm7? Lets get a non-junked up version of gb on this beast
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Rocket42:
I would LOVE that!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] JGuinan007:
cyanogenmod does not support Galaxy Note I717 or N7000

Cyanogenmod does not support our device yet and probly won't til CM9 is released I would love to see CM7.2 running on our devices but sadly it looks as though that will never happen for the I717 if you have a N7000 there is a slim chance you may be able to get 7.2:(
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] viny2cool:
according to CM's new project plan, the chances of getting official CM support is very high if someone can unoffficially port any CM version.

So if anyone can compile it unofficially, we might get the official support
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] eqthinklab:
i hope the i717 is somewhere in cm9's roadmap :(

impatiently waiting :P
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] kimtyson:
I'm pretty confident they have us on their radar. Patience is a virtue.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] eqthinklab:
yeah if i had to bet i would think so too... im just one of those super cm lovers. i cant count how many friends devices i flashed cm7 for them because it was just plain better than any rom ive used... so maybe impatient is the wrong word, more like obsessed flashaholic haha

i find saurom is great, "patiently waiting" rom
[Motorola Droid X2] morphius2036:
Has anyone tried to install this apk? I get FC's when in settings of LWP but if I set the WP it show the BG but not live.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1479953
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] shad0wboss:
Using sense with beats plugin (srs enhancement and all that extra options)

Idk but with the roms that include beats plugin, i can't seem to get good quality on poweramp...even when beats is disabled..quality seems to be lowered somehow.

Can someone suggest me a good music player?
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Quinny899:
When I'm not using sense I use Google Play Music with MusicFX from the market
[Desire HD Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] drpsyko:
Here are the list of known music player on the market. There are a lot of comments and critics in the thread.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1496387