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[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kolyan:
I am trying to figure out if I should go for Nexus at $400 bucks or One S

"Vanilla is great"....well is just crap, I haven't been using vanilla android for like 5 years now......ANYTHING thats not vanilla android is better, be it CM9, AOKP, Touchwiz, or Sense.

I hate the fact that HTC used another pentile SAMOLED in One S, but in all reviews I read people say its a really good and well calibrated screen (I heard different about Nexus though, would like anyone to comment on this). Obviously design and built quality goes to One S, camera is also better, Sense 4 is a big improvement and without even using it I am pretty sure its great and is based on ICS. CPU without any questions is better, more power efficient, and faster. Then there is BeatAudio (whatever that means) and Bluetooth 4.0, and GPS I think supports GLONASS

My biggest concern about One S is the screen and development.....(not Google updates, those are crap as well until the new OS is out and even then thanks to XDA it can come to other devices even faster then Nexus-brand )
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] falconfan:
HTC seems to be on the downslope, and Samsung is really taking the lead. I think sense has seems it's best days.

GNex All Day
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] thunderinacircle:
Personally, I have no real desire to switch. That said, the One S/One X do both look like nicer pieces of hardware than the GNex. While many will rightly point to quick updates and an excellent developer community for the GNex, I have no doubt that the One S/One X will have solid communities as well. HTC's commitment to providing bootloader unlock tools further cements that.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kolyan:
going to check out both devices tomorrow. they will be the same price for me, One S easier to get and exchange if something will be wrong.....
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] blempka:
Don't be so sure. As far as I know the HTC Rezound still doesn't have a fully functioning AOSP ICS Rom, so that should give you some indication of the wait on these devices. If you're willing to wait for the updates, then go for it.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kolyan:
Saw One S today.....great phone, haven't noticed any pixelation on zoomed it text in browser, very slim, and probably the 1st phone to have a design and built quality like or even better then Nexus One
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DirgeExtinction:
Those two are technically still vanilla android.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kolyan:
^ perhaps, but I would rather even use Sense then Stock Android ......especially Sense 4

now I am on CM7.2, used Sense 3 for a while too.....and Touchwiz

the only reason I disliked Sense 3 is the stupid launcher and if u use other launcher then all widgets become useless as well
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Akiestoyo:
With SGN u have better updates. Both have the same power and GN dont have any vodafone, orange, ... influence. And better development support :D

Im writing this post cause i havent 10. Im new in this forum but not in development Knowledge, and i consider its a stupid rule. Im sorry if i write any Irrelevant post.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kolyan:
Checked out Nexus today....and frankly speaking One S is a better over all phone. Its much thinner, you dont even feel it in pocket, its much better made due to AL body, they have the same 4.3'' usable screen too.

now the screen on Nexus phones i checked out in Verizon, one had burn-in, and 2nd one was a bit off white compared to One S. The 720p resolution is there, but colors on One S seemed better. I also haven't really noticed anything different when watching Youtube or viewing web.

So in the end it all comes out to development and ROM, do you want CM9 or AOKP on Nexus or Sense 4 on One S (maybe later it will get those 2 ROMs as well)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] babymatteo:
Not the ceramic white version...The build quality of my white Nexy is leagues better than the ONE S's build. The One S, next to my Nexy, looked like a toy...Hardware wise yes the One S has the advantage...but nothing beats a Nexus phone when it comes to software development and support. And with the rumors roaming around the next Android OS, the Nexus will once again be the top dog.

So way in hell i would exchange a Nexus for a One S.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kolyan:
Ceramic Nexus.....never heard of this....

Plastic Nexus in Verizon store is just plastic where as Tmobile USA One S is Ionized Aluminum
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zephiK:
Don't criticize the plastic backing. It feels relatively amazing in the hand. Unless you've held one in the hand then you are just being stereotypical.

Bigger screen on nexus and updates coming from Google including the rumored jelly bean. Nexus is a no brainer, and this is why I only get nexus devices.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ChongoDroid:
If the one s was obvious you wouldn't be asking in the nexus forums lol
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] DirgeExtinction:
If you didn't notice any differences between watching YouTube on the Nexus(especially on HD) and the One S, something must be wrong with your eyes...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kolyan:
I did hold one in hand many many times. and usable screen is not bigger, its the same 4.3''

yes, i still having trouble picking one. i like Nexus because of development, and unfortunately its really overweighting all positive One S qualities.

I am also having trouble understanding Nexus screen quality....I read alot about this and I just checked out 2 phones myself and both had ****ty screens, colors are off and one had permanent burn-in
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RogerPodacter:
When I checked Verizon nexuses, the screens all were horrible. So glad when I got my GSM nexus the screen was perfect. There is definitely a quality difference with the Verizon quality.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] HeCareth:
HTC builds some quality stuff, but if you noticed the trend is moving to Samsung vs Apple. One of the blogs (Can't remember which one) even reported Samsung will build Googles next Nexus device.

The thing is HTC just came out and the development has not ramped up yet. That will always be the case for a non-nexus device.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kolyan:
yes, and i just cant wait.....dev section is way too slow compared to One X. I put my One S for sale right now. I hope to make a sale or trade tomorrow.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] zephiK:
Bigger screen that is of higher quality to a smaller screen with lesser quality.

No thanks.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] rayiskon:
@kolyan : everything u said in ur previous posts reflect only ur taste and way of thinking, if u like sense, touchwiz or whatever, not necessarily others do too.

Secondly, even if u were to convince us about ur point of view, ur arguements are very weak. I owned htc and samsung devices, i tried touchwiz 2,3 and 4 and i found them all laggy and ugly, tried all sense versions except 4 , and although i liked them, but my pure vanilla experience on gnex had been the best so far. Back on froyo and GB vanilla was dull and sense actually was a big advantage, but with ics and it's great out of the box UI, sense is no longer an advantage, it eats up RAM u could've used for a better multitasking experience for example. Anyways, this above is my personal opinion, and my advice to the OP would be to keep his gnex coz even when it'll stop be oficially supported, community and development here on xda will still be huge ;)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kolyan:
in process of switching to Nexus
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] SovereigN7:
Beats audio seals the deal :eek:

:p
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] enserio:
Played with One S at TMo store and it was an awesome phone. There are developers that are particular to HTC devices (understandably), like rmk (Virtuous), so you should be really good on development.

Me personally? Nexus all the way. First in updates, AOKP love, and that oh so beautiful design.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] donniestarko:
I own both devices. The screen is much nicer on the One S, and the design and materials feel very well put together. The camera is amazing, the best camera I've seen on any device. Also this is the fastest I've ever seen sense run, it has been super slimmed down drastically, no lag whatsoever especially when running live wallpapers and such. On the other hand the gnex is pure android, that is a huge pro, the updates are whatever really. the screen size is bigger, gotta love that huge screen. You really have to just ask yourself what you want in a cell phone and what the main reasons are for using it. If you want a stellar camera for taking flicks of the fam and a phone that has great build quality with a good feel to the hand then go with the One S. If you want to be a Google junky and stay on top of all the awesome googleness then stick with your gnex. I couldn't decide so I kept them both lol
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kolyan:
Beats audio is junk, i always have to turn it off because everywhere I connect my phone, I already have hardware level equalizers (car or home system)

Interesting you say that One S has better screen then Gnex.....I hope Gnex is not that bad lol, I am already switching..... I do love One S screen, there is absolutely nothing wrong with it aside from being none HD
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Mr.Evil:
I'm in the same situation ...

For me the biggest problem with the GNexus is the size. 135 mm it isn't really small ... even now the nexus one bothers me sometimes (and i'm 1.85m :rolleyes:), the Samsung is 2 cm higher ...

and with the one s is even worse, it is a 4.3" but is almost as big as the gnexus :confused:...

I love the google experience, but there is no history on hardware, the HTC is new, better, more powerfull and seems a rock, like my old N1.

sadly, the community is all focused on the One X, although it's better than previous version, I don't really like the Sense

I will wait another few weeks, after May 3, i hope in some prices drop, for 350 euro or less the Gnex could be a great phone despite its size :o ...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kolyan:
Well after my One buyer backed out, I am all confused again lol

One S is pretty small, fits in pocket of somewhat tight jeans real nice.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] RogerPodacter:
I'll tell you one thing where the nexus wins. When I hide the top and bottom nav buttons, and web browse in pure 16x9 form, its stunningly perfect. This little mini tablet in your hand, nothing but screen and small bezel. Its perfect. Mini tablet in the palm of my hand, true widescreen format no less, and perfect size at 4.6" in HD to boot. Doesn't get any better, true convergence.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Mr.Evil:
well, I tried out the gray S this morning, it's almost "uncomfortable" so thin :p ... aluminum also seems a bit too slippery ...

unfortunately there wasn't the black version, which should have some rubberized coating ...

there was also the Nexus, the shape and design are simply awesome, and despite its size, the slight curvature and the little step on the back, make it quite comfortable in hand, only the upper left corner is a bit hard to reach with the thumb ...

Now I'm really curious to see what Samsung will present tomorrow, though from rumors, S3 seems even bigger than the Gnex or One X :(.

I hope there is something else, more similar to S2 size.

After that I will take my decision, my N1 is dying (power button is now completely broken) and I need a new phone :rolleyes: ...
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kolyan:
Getting new Nexus tommorow, One S is for sale.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] kolyan:
Dont know if I got a bad one, but Nexus and One S is like a night and day different in screen quality. My One S is by far better. I have both devices in hand now and Nexus is so grainy, its unusable.

This is exactly how whites look on my phone. Grain everywhere and at low brightness it horrible. I though One S at lowest setting was crap, but Nexus is 10 time worse. Returning this for exchange and if thats how they all are then I am taking my loss and going back to One S or something. (One S is sold now)

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At 100% brightness everything is normal. I suppose 50% and lower you start to see the grain, and 0% brightness screen is grainy and pink. If you move the slide just a bit, pink goes any but grain stays.
[HTC EVO 3D] TheMattMercy:
Alright, before I had issues with my ringtones changing randomly. After experimenting with file locations, which loader I was using (I use Handcent SMS for text), and so on, I read up on the forums and the issue seemed to be with the SD card. So, I took everything off of my 32GB SD card, and reformatted it fully, rather than "Quick formatting". It took forever, so I really don't want to have to do that every two months.

About a month later, this started happening again (keep in mind, the first time I was on stock, the second time I was rooted w/ Steelrom), so now that I had root access, I downloaded AntTek explorer (app), and moved my ringtones and notifications to the proper folders on the phone's memory

([Device Root>system>Media>audio>notifications] for notifications, and [Device Root>system>Media>audio>Ringtones] for ringtones, respectfully).

I added about 12 new ringtones, and 45 new notifications (people text me more than they call me).

It was working great for a bit. All of my ringtones still go off every time, which is good, but my notifications only go off about half the time, and the other half, my phone remains silent. The phone remembers the right files, and when I click "Test Notification", it plays the sound out loud. Yet, two minutes later, and when a text message comes in, my phone just vibrates.

Help? Maybe there's some kind of indexing file I need to edit or something..?

EDIT: Whoops, I meant to post in the Q&A section... Can a mod please move this..?
[HTC EVO 3D] laie1472:
Have you set the default sound from within the stock msg app ???

#Root-Hack_Mod*Always\
[HTC EVO 3D] notasimpleway:
I've had this problem as well.

Sent from my iPhone with the bigger GeeBees.
[HTC EVO 3D] TheMattMercy:
Yes, and it doesn't fix it :/
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tngjs1230:
This is mot my work

Not working

Data

Wifi

navi bar

When lock its sleep

Keyboard

etc

Working

Sms

Call

Touch

Etc

+

Market working
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] OniV2:
How can SMS and calling be working if data and wi-fi aren't?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] tngjs1230:
I don't know

Repeat

THIS IS "NOT" MY WORK
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Cabal_:
Because neither of them operate over a data connection?
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] OniV2:
Point. I'd forgotten that. I had just assumed that a lack of data also meant a lack of being able to use your connection for making/receiving SMS and calls. Or that they'd be extremely spotty.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] matteventu:
Ok guys, but how can Market be working if mobile data connection doesn't ? :D
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] ANtiHazarD:
so ugly!

its just a simple copy of a dead WebOS (facepalm).

Its should the opposite way - Android OS have to be ported on to GONK devices :D not the way like this :)
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] bbm21:
Where can I download it?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] zainthesnipe:
UPDATE

v1.1 will most likely take a while since i added alot of updates and something is not booting properly

Using JJ's Hybrid rom (which is awesome) i present you Enhanced Medicine.

i know this isn't much of a ROM but im just getting started into the whole ROM chef

if you dont like it thats fine but PLEASE request stuff that you want implemented in this rom i will do my best to fulfill your wishes

Requirements:

UNLOCKED bootloader

Kernels that are supported: Doomkernal for ICS, Arc-Night, Stock ICS

wifi Modules for respective kernels

Baseband 70 recommended

Improvements over JJ:

Beats Audio- AMAZING sound quality improvement

stock ICS Music App (my favourite and it works perfectly)

various speed and battery tweaks

LINK: http://www.mediafire.com/?b52gve8zwx7v2ts

PLZ do a full wipe and Calibrate battery after flashing

it fixes alot of problems that people have

Would be extremely grateful if i could get some testers

Credit:

JJdoctor for helping me out by explaining how to root, his tweaks that he implemented and letting me use his rom as a base overall

Sony for Official ICS leak

every developer for arc that made this device what it is today (Community and Sony)

if u like it THANK ME!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] zainthesnipe:
reserved for later
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Overdose1986:
Requirements? Which Kernel?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] zainthesnipe:
any ICS kernel such as arc night or DOOMkernel will do!

dont forget to flash modules!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Cedi0117:
thanks man. downloading now.

[Q] > is it pre-supercharged?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] zainthesnipe:
no.... honestly when i use this rom, its really smooth

for next release im going to make it EVEN SMOOTHER! and i will also share settings to make it even faster

but for now enjoy how it is and suggest improvements
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Overdose1986:
Calibrate Battery means delete battery stats using CWM?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] ghekua:
Hi bro,

We just need to install this over JJ v1.2 or we need to do the clean install?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Duvel999:
Any screenshots of it?
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Punkid:
I'd like to know if in fact the sound quality is better :p
[Xperia Arc Android Development] anthraxter:
Battery calibration

You can calibrate the battery using Battery Calibration APP from Playstore or the one from zeppelinrox here Read through here. . you should calibrate your battery whenever you flash a new rom. . http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=18703418&postcount=5021
[Xperia Arc Android Development] zainthesnipe:
its a standalone rom so please make backups then full wipe

If you would like some I'll add them today

It is a lot better my poor quality songs sound better and my high quality songs sound Amazing!

Don't take my word for it try it out for yourself
[Xperia Arc Android Development] zainthesnipe:
Yup that's what I mean :p
[Xperia Arc Android Development] Overdose1986:
I tested your rom sound quality with my JVC Xtreme Xplosive headphones and to be honest Im my opinion stock xperia S music player with DSPManager have better sound quality and better bass...

Sorry... Is just my opinion I really dont think that google music player have good sound
[Xperia Arc Android Development] zainthesnipe:
really? i changed the libs and everything

imma make a new release hopefully for today with xperia s music and add dsp manager

im using some skullcandy earbuds that are decent and i noticed an improvement
[Xperia Arc Android Development] KingWickedd:
The sound quality is amazing!!

The best of all the ice roms I've tried.

The live wallpaper is not working and the camcorder too shows error.Just try to fix that in your next update. :)
[Xperia Arc Android Development] zainthesnipe:
Im messing around with slot of things right now so it might take a while but thanx!
[Xperia Arc Android Development] kormatoes:
This is not good info never tell any one to do this it just messes stuff up
[Xperia Arc Android Development] zainthesnipe:
Never wipe stats or tell them to calibrate battery?
[Droid Incredible General] iowabeakster:
As, I approach my upgrade time. I am pondering my options... and wondering what others are thinking.

When I first read about this phone model (the upcoming Incredible 4g), I was not not especially impressed. But with more leaked info, I wonder is this actually my ideal (or very near ideal) phone.

1. It supposedly will have the S4 Krait processor. This is an upgrade over anything currently on Verizon. I didn't realize that it was going to get this processor. If it doesn't have this processor, then I really don't have any interest. I thought the Incredible 4g was just a smaller Rezound. I was wrong. This processor is an improvement over phones like the Rezound and G Nexus.

2. I have not liked the idea of the newer phones eliminating the SD card. This phone will have a SD card slot... plus 8 gigs internal.

3. It will have a removable battery, another thing that myself and many others have not liked about other new models coming out. I have managed to get excellent life out of my stock Dinc1 battery... but I've always been happy to know that there are bigger replacements available if I wanted them... or if the stock battery were to get weak with age.

4. I am torn by the manufacturers making screens bigger and bigger on phones (and with greater and greater numbers of pixels to control and illuminate). Those screens sure look nice... but I'm not crazy about how much power they use. The Incredible 4g has a qHD 4" screen, so it should look nice enough, and not use that much juice (compared to the 720p phones with 4.7" screens). Also importantly to me, it will be comfortable to stick in my pockets. I just don't watch movies or TV shows on my phone. Yeah, I've done it, just to do it. But, I've got more comfortable options... like our couch and plasma TV (or even our computers).

5. Integrated LTE on the chip? 4g speeds... less battery usage than current 4g phones... thaz awesome...

6. 1gig RAM... same as everything else out there...

7. Nice enough camera (same as ONE series)... Beats (meh whatever)... etc...

8. I do play games, to kill time on my phone, but I often tend to prefer the casual type puzzle games. High performance gaming isn't especially important to me, but still this phone should be nicely capable of playing most games very well.

I know this phone does not follow the "slim and sexy" trend that is happening in phone fashion. I just wonder if I am the only weirdo "anti-fashion" person out there. Plus it looks to be reasonably priced. Anybody else think this phone looks preferable than the other new options coming?

And most importantly... anybody think this phone will get good developer support? Just wondering how others view this phone...
[Droid Incredible General] Div033:
I also approach my upgrade time (I think its in June) and as it approaches I'm paying more attention to what's out there. This new incredible seems to hit all the right spots. The only thing I wish it had wad a 720p screen. Qhd certainly isn't a deal breaker though.

I'm eagerly awaiting the announcement of the Incredible 4G. However I'm also waiting to see what the Galaxy S3 has to offer. I may end up waiting a little longer for that. I dont mind morw waiting as I love my incredible and its simply the best phone I've ever owned.

If my incredible broke today and I was offered an early upgrade id probably opt for a Razr Maxx.

Sent from my Droid Incredible using the XDA app.
[Droid Incredible General] Alton (Halo 2):
Does the early upgrade cost more ?
[Droid Incredible General] Div033:
Can't tell ya. I've never been offered one!

Sent from my Droid Incredible using the XDA app.
[Droid Incredible General] iowabeakster:
Does the early upgrade cost more ?

not exactly. early upgrade is an incentive.

verizon emailed me an early upgrade offer for 50 bucks off any new phone last week...

and today snail mailed me an offer for 100 dollars off.

they just want you contracting another 2 years... thats where the real money is at.
[Droid Incredible General] ohredwood:
My upgrade was up the first of April, and I watched it go by. Honestly, for what I really do with the phone it just didn't make sense to drop the coin on something new that would meet or exceed some of my expectations but let me down in others.

One of the biggest drawbacks to most of these phones coming out (IMO....) is the size of em. Damn, if I wanted an Ipad, I'd buy the dang thing.... These new phones look beautiful but having to wear a hubcap around my waist because it won't fit in my pockets anymore, I just don't dig.

I have been so pleased with the first gen INC that when I heard the INC 4g was coming out, and the screen size, man, I said that's the ticket, faster, and still good size, removable batt, sd card, I'm in, I'm all in......
[Droid Incredible General] Ruggerxpunk:
You raise a very good argument on the OP. The only thing I would need is a guarantee that Devs will get CM9 running on it. My Dinc right now is perfect with CM9.