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[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] litetaker:
So, in other news I went back to CM7.2 on my Dinc2... I thought to myself, why exactly am I going for ICS/JB ROMs? And I realized because I am a total gadget geek! That's why... Yeah they have improved features over GB and that was another motivation... but then I finally thought it was better to stay with GB where the feature set is full (i.e. proper WiFi, GPS, Camera, bluetooth etc.) and enjoy a working phone... And after all this is a phone! I came to this conclusion after my phone systematically suffered reboots on JB when using navigation! That was a total PITA! I had to stop for a while waiting for my phone to reboot in order to proceed with navigation... Now, I am on GB and I say that the features I lost compared to ICS (which I believe are not many) is well worth the rock solid stability and great battery life!

On the other hand, my phone constantly let me down on AOKP (when I went to NYC recently, there were awkward moments of silence while my phone struggled to navigate me and my friends around the streets! sheesh! way to lose your face when you flip out your "smart" phone) and I had similar headaches with Sense 4 ICS ROMs.. Plus there you have to deal with the senseless Sense apps! And clearly JB is still in alpha-beta stages.. So, I finally decided to act like a responsible guy, stop flashing at every opportunity :p and just stick with some good 'ol tried and tested GB... I am sincerely hoping that VZW approves the ICS update and doesn't act like a ***** and say NO... August is here! Where is my damn ICS! And I needz mah Kernalz! :silly: :D

That's my status update!
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] juzz86:
I'm sure the general public will thank you for ceasing to flash every other day man, nice work!

Ba dum tiss ;)
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] litetaker:
Hehehe! I know right! After my addiction with Android, I planned to go to the flashoholics anonymous meetings, but suffice it to say it was the wrong crowd! :p (I can't take credit to this joke...)
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Tarpit_Carnivore:
My account said I could upgrade in December so I called up and asked for an earlier one or if there was any options for me. The CSR (Note: DO NOT CALL SALES) said that my December date was actually 4 months out on my contract end date which makes sense since this phone came out in April. She put me on hold and spoke to her supervisor, came back and said there was nothing they could do now but they're giving people with 3G devices a 90-day window to upgrade early which puts me at end of September. She said 2 or 3 times that she was noting it on my account and to make sure I call back to order the phone since the stores can't do anything. So come Sept. 28 I'm calling up and probably getting a SIII. Everyone seems to love them, everything looks good with them and despite the lack of unlocked bootloader a basic root doesn't cause any issues so that can atleast get me to a point of freezing or removing bloat.

Lessons learned:

1. never deal with sales

2. never try in a store

3. it never hurts to call and ask
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] litetaker:
Hey guys... just moved apartments and haven't setup wifi here yet... was using CM7.2 and was trying to use an app to enable Bluetooth tethering for my transformer prime... but turns out that my phone running cm7 and my tablet automatically managed to do tethering via Bluetooth!!! Win! Watched a movie on Netflix.... Netflix works very well on 3G that too in poor locations... :D I am truly impressed... and its been a while since my phone impressed me!! I am so happy I went back to GB, consistent GPS and fewer (if not no) bugs!!!

And I feel GB is about as smooth and in some cases smoother than ICS and JB ROMs... for instance, in ICS/JB whenever I manually lock the screen it takes a few seconds before it gets locked. So if I quickly unlock the phone it momentarily shows the homescreen and then the lock screen. No such problems on CM7.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] litetaker:
Interesting. I heard that calling vzw call centers is generally pretty helpful... thanks to them I am on a dinc2 from a dreaded Droid x2... on the other hand, I have decided to ONLY purchase nexus phones from here on... If Verizon is going to ditch the next nexus I will jump carrier... I have little patience to their crap and lesser paience to wait on updates...
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] ninjasailas:
I'm so glad to be rid of the x2. This phone has so much more going for it.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Tarpit_Carnivore:
Forgot to mention she said that it's for 3G devices and customers looking to go to 4G because Verizon prefers people switch to 4G
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] SuFuS01dier:
I also went back to gb for a while. It had been so long that I forgot what it was like to have everything function the way it was meant to. It was a nice break from the daily flashing but I just can't stay away from ics :)
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] litetaker:
The only thing I detest about GB is the abysmal Email app which is totally dark and has NO search !!! Who thought that was a great idea??? I am trying to find other email apps that are good for GB.. may be Sense/TouchWiz/Motoblur's Email app for GB? I had used Moto's GB email app on my old Droid X2 and it was pretty awesome... In some ways better than ICS's Email app... I highly doubt that app will work on Stock Android though.. If I am lucky a few library files might help make it work... but I am guessing it plain won't work.. If I can get a better Email app I am quite content with CM7... Unless if and when we get 3.0 Kernel source and it helps improve CM9... or directly CM10 (but I am skeptical as CM10 needs kernel 3.1.x...)

Anyway, I am done rambling! :D :p
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] The Archangel:
Hi
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] david_hume:
Hello
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] litetaker:
A short observation before sleep:

On iDevices, if you jailbreak you can't go to the latest update on a timely fashion due to the cat-n-mouse jailbreak scenario.

On Android, you can update to the latest and greatest on a timely fashion ONLY if you root/unlock bootloader!!! :)

so that's something that is not mentioned often. And it is easier to root android than jailbreak IOS! POWER TO THE PEOPLE!!! :cyclops:
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] The Archangel:
I need to add change my sig, new name now
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Tarpit_Carnivore:
I applaud you for got back. While there is some odd ball issues with CM9 I've been content with it and have really gotten to enjoy the small enhancements. The Gmail app alone would make it frustrating for me to go back but I might at some point. Which GB did you fall back to?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] litetaker:
I went to CM7.2, I believe it is CondemnedSoul's version. I am enjoying all the tweaks of CM on GB... and it is pretty smooth! As you said the Gmail/Email widgets are something I miss but I was generally frustrated by ICS's sometimes asinine behavior of the Gmail/Email app... Sometimes it takes a long time to sync new emails and such, but similar issues exist with GB's app as well I guess... But totally stoked that the camera is 100% functional... I was able to make a nice Skype call on it yesterday! And I am using ADW launcher EX and using a ICS theme for that and an ICS theme for the system... I like the blue rather than the green... And I installed the Roboto font as well... I can't notice a difference but I guess it is there...

I am set with this setup! Oh, and my GPS works sensibly too! I used to track my run and cycle work outs before, but on ICS/JB/Sense4 it was crappy... It caused many reboots or sometimes says I traveled 500+ miles as the GPS insanely wonders around the globe! :D :p Now, it is working... :)
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] SuFuS01dier:
Good point. I had an iPhone when Verizon first got them. I sold it within a month. That was the worst case of buyers remorse I've ever had with a phone
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] litetaker:
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[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] litetaker:
Random rage comment... I am PISSED off with Skype and Rebtel.. None of my Droid devices are able to make a successful Skype call today. I paid about $500 for a tablet and it irritates me when it plain doesn't want to do something any idiot should be able to do! :mad:
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] The Archangel:
What tablet
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] dreamkiller80:
I am pretty sure its the xformer prime.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] litetaker:
As dreamkiller said, Transformer Prime... Well in its defense, I was using Stock + Rooted as I wanted to make 100% sure all issues I have and potentially will have in the warranty period can be repaired if I so choose to... However, after lengthy discussions with others on IRC, I came to the conclusion that the issues I have are with the Stock OS firmware and they said that they suffered with same or similar issues on Stock and have not experienced them since moving on to a ROM...

So yesterday I bit the bullet and I unlocked my prime, voided warranty and installed CM9. And of course it has been only a day so I didn't test it out completely, but I am guessing that indeed all the crap I faced was with the stock OS! :D :) I also have installed nvflash so as to be safe and avoid bricking! :)

But my Dinc2 was acting nuts too with skype...
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] The Archangel:
That's a killer tablet. I'd let it settle for a day or so. On my glacier or sensation, Skype works fine :D
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] litetaker:
Explain yourself when you say "Killer tablet".
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] The Archangel:
If memory is correct you can run full Ubuntu on it, even saw a guy compile a kernel on it also. I want one personally
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] litetaker:
I think so... but I always thought that the Ubuntu is pretty much not yet functional.. I was in the impression that it has multitouch issues and is not yet smooth... need to check out now that I have unlocked... If indeed u want to evah purchase a tablet of this kind, currently the TF700T (Infinity Pad) is a better choice than the TF201 (Transformer Prime) as it is the same price and has most hardware bugs of the TFP fixed... Still there seems to be some problems with Asus's hardware especially with I/O performance that causes pain for some people... I have never looked into Sammy's tablets that much and I sincerely hate their craptastic skins (even if they add some "cool" features like the multiple window feature on the upcoming Galaxy Tab 2 or whatever it is called) but may be Sammy's tabs have lesser hardware issues compared to Asus...

Even so, the TFP is one sexy *****! Yo! It is awesome to behold and look at... and I feel lucky to get a reasonable hardware too (only GPS is fubar, but who really uses GPS on a tab, especially if you have a smartphone.. Am I right?) :)

[Lengthy post comes to an end]

[The habitual short version comes NAOW]

@CondemnedSoul: This is for u: TL;DR - my TFP, :good:. Infinity pad, :cyclops: (drool). Sammy's duhhh I dunno.. :confused: :silly:
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] The Archangel:
I just want a decent tablet in general
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] litetaker:
From the looks for various Asus tablet forums, it seems all have some or the other problems... So I guess Asus is out of question for a good tab... I really have no idea about other manufacturers like Acer, etc. Moto's only good one is Xoom and it really old now. Sammy, I have 0% idea but for some reason I feel that is the best bet for a really good tablet hardware and software wise... As the whole Samsung Tab is very popular on several stores.. and I hope as it is Sammy bootloader is unlocked and u get ODIN! :)

EDIT: Scratch that... Samsung is using a Dual core processor still on that tab? I don't claim it is not enough, I mean I probably never taxed my TFP's quad core... but what? I doubt it is the S4 but I thought sammy had its own exynos5 quad core coming up... Wow. Low blow by Samsung. At this point, Archangel, I really dunno if there is even 1 Android Tab that is perfect and if ever there will be one like so and more so regarding the app quality too! Unfortunately, if we go Droid, we may have to suffer with poor QA and if we go iPad, well at least better QA and far better apps.. but well it is iOS!
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] The Archangel:
You forget the nexus 7
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] litetaker:
I know and I think that is the only good one... But I forgot it for a reason: It is 7 inch and has a phone UI by default... In a way, it seems to show Google's desperation and may be plans to really scratch the whole 10 inch tablet thing? I believe that it uses phone UI as it is smaller and may be it can piggy back on the more successful phone app market.. There aren't that many quality apps for the tablet environment compared to phone, though in its defense, I never found severely lacking.. that is I have all the apps I want for the tablet... FB is just fubar anyway :p
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] The Archangel:
I want it for gaming, rooting, xda moderating etc.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] litetaker:
I believe for gaming, you need to make doubly sure that the tablet you buy has good IO performance... A lot of guys on TF201 and apparently TF700T as well suffer glitches in games and all due to the IO performance issues on these Asus tablets... This review talks about IO performance on Nexus 7 and compares with Google Nexus and Asus's TF700T: http://www.anandtech.com/show/6073/the-google-nexus-7-review/6
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] The Archangel:
I don't play any heavy duty games, just ones like tower defense an emross, maybe my Sims city.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] litetaker:
Glad that is the case! Hey with requirements like dat, we really needn't be an arse about details! I guess TF700T is ur tablet! With WiFi, GPS and other major issues fixed and with a recent update that fixes a lot of the IO performance as per users and testers and benchmarks, u should be golden when it comes to playing such games... the problem is u needn't tax the system sooo much to observe issues. Well, since my TFP still didn't get the update that fixes this crap, if I start downloading and updating apps, a handful of 20-30 MB app downloads itself causes sluggishness.. thanks to the way the IO scheduler does zilch! (It is a effing no-op!!! -__- )... But may be the update to TF700T (infinity pad) fixes that too, I dunno as I don't have it but many people are very very happy. So that's a sign. Well, Asus is almost gonna release it to TFP too... so I will soon enjoy that!

So long story short: I believe TF700T is the tablet for u... Is there anything else I can help with you today? :p (The standard line by Customer service.. and since I was customer service for today, I might as well ask that question! ^_^)
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] The Archangel:
Ya, buy it for me :):beer::D
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] litetaker:
Sure thing sir, we first need your credit/debit card information. I will need you to open your web browser, go to Amazon.com and register an account if you haven't already? With me so far? Now you need to enter your credit/debit card info and shipping info. M'kay? And then go ahead and buy your tablet, sir. I am afraid company policies do not allow us to purchase Tablets for customers even if we like said customer. Moreover, I technically don't work for the <insert-company> company... :p as I said, I just sneaked into their customer service chat line and I have been chatting and providing help to ya!

Happy hunting for tablets! :D :highfive:
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] gtdtm:
@The Archangel

Just noticed you get duty on the AT&T SIII thread. Just want to say good luck with the Tasks650 rom threads...I've perused them, and you definitely have your work cut out for you. On the other hand...you get a fairly easy job over here in our forums. Everyone is so laid back, and the devs don't hate everyone else...I love it!
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] The Archangel:
When I finally get a job, ill pick up a good tablet.

Watching the S3 sections, is getting easier with the new policy put in there. Zero Tolerance = no bull****
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] faehsemc:
S3 has unlocked boot loader w00t
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] farandel:
Hey guys... I just got my N7 last week.. rooted and stock. To tell the truth, I have experienced not a single default so far. Haven't been able to do any extensive tests so far, but its an absolute pleasure in every sense. As a matter of fact, the only thing that's pulling me in to get out of stock is the lack of toggles on the notification pull down. I mean seriously.. batt life is sick, no lag with games such as FIFA 12, buttery smooth, etc... I'd shell out an additional $200 for a 10 inch version if they made one.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] gtdtm:
Link?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] The Archangel:
Look on the portal
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] david_hume:
It's in the news section or the website (if you're not using the xda app)
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Triscuit:
I thought this was kinda sweet, don't ask how I started it lol

Sent from my Paranoid Android
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] prototype7:
Someone found the screenshot button :p. That's pretty cool.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] litetaker:
http://aokp.co/site/index.php?/topic/452-the-state-of-aokp/

Giggity! :)
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] gtdtm:
Nice!
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] loki154:
I love mine as well. The forums make me miss here though. Its like going from a small community to a metro area and being mugged by the first person you come across. Those guys are vicious.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] farandel:
Every forum save this one is chock full o jerks.. the dinc2 forum has the best group imho
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] david_hume:
But I'm a jerk, so does that ruin this forum? :p
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jameshmiller:
Do you know where I can download the codec for this video? For some reason it won't play for me. :(
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] prototype7:
Yeah, here's a link: www.videocodecs.com/c.../
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] jameshmiller:
If I had the money, I would so buy that domain! :rolleyes:
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Linch89:
Hey guys I'm stuck on duty today are there any decent RTS games for android?
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] litetaker:
Read this and have some fun. I guess all I am saying is lets stop splitting hairs on this matter :D https://plus.google.com/u/0/114476892281222708332/posts/246srfbqg6G

P.S: I believe the whole jury verdict is a bit bogus: http://www.groklaw.net/article.php?story=2012082510525390
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] prototype7:
Rofl, that's pretty good... Best billion dollar ad campaign Samsung ever had lol
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] guystyles:
Is a billion dollars even matter to Samsung? It seemed like an incredibly large sum, but then I don't know how much these companies are making off these products.

I don't know about you, but I'm not trading my macbook in for a samsung laptop, and I sure as hell am not trading in my samsung phone in for an iphone. Trippin'
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Linch89:
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/0...rea-next-month-with-global-release-to-follow/

What do yall think about this?? Seems pretty sweet to me!
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] ericsdeadinside:
Only Nexus devices for me from now on.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Tarpit_Carnivore:
I will never own a LG.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] litetaker:
The (common)Sense is strong with this one! :D Same here.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] nitsuj17:
id never use an android device not from htc or samsung again

i really wish htc would get another nexus (sense is a simple port to htc nexus devices)
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Un1c0de:
I think once my contract is up with big red I'm buying an unlocked nexus and going T-Mobile prepaid.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] prototype7:
HTC nexus would be great, tbh I don't really like Samsung's (Apple's :p) designs, and sense on a nexus would be sweet for development.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] The Archangel:
I second this
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] joefrog1996:
Well for anyone hoping for an HTC nexus device......

Samsung lost a lot of money becuase of crapple's patents. Because HTC if in a better financial status google may partner with them for the next nexus.

Just a theory though
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Tarpit_Carnivore:
They lost $1-billion when they're averaging $6-billion in profit, not really "a lot" in lost revenue.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] litetaker:
If you read the numerous rumors and reports online about the jury's competence and all, it seems to me that a higher court will immediately throw this ruling out as it was plainly done in haste and with numerous errors. Now, the new ruling may still be in Apple's favor, but it may not be such a big landslide...
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] ericsdeadinside:
What are you drinking right now?

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[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] gtdtm:
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Don't know why that put 2 in and the app won't let me delete 1...
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] ericsdeadinside:
At first I thought that bottle was plugged into the outlet
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] litetaker:
What's in that bottle? Can't tell if it is ice and water or something else...
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] david_hume:
Vodka with ice!? XD
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Linch89:
That's pretty hard core...PBR 18 for $10 ;)
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] ericsdeadinside:
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[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] Tarpit_Carnivore:
Water...got a long ride tomorrow.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] faehsemc:
Back when I was stationed in Pearl, we smoked my first pt test there..that was 05 though and I wasn't as out if shape like now
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] dreamkiller80:
I know things have changed a lot, I got out in 02 but still keep in touch with quite a few people
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] faehsemc:
They've gotten crazy in the 8years that I've been in.. recruiting now.. hate it, miss the boat. I think mostly its because I'm in a Podunk town... I'm moving south to titusville soon, even though I know its dead there, but its closer to a lot more things then where I'm at now.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] dreamkiller80:
I had a friend who was a CIWS tech that got stuck with recruiter duty but he didn't mind it so much since he was close to where he grew up in texas
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] faehsemc:
That's what I am actually is CIWS. all I had was orders to a ****ty shipyard billet with no advancement opportunities.. Iraq, push boots, or recruit.. which all have the same advancement.. recruiting offers the most time with family so I chose that and now I got the coolest boy ever.. that's the only downside of going back to the fleet, but I hate recruiting.. waaaaaaaaaaaay too many idiots on a daily basis. I get people that score a 30 on the asvab (mind u national average is a 23) but the minimum to get in the navy is a 50... then they get mad when I tell them they can't join. I had one that scored a 14 wanting military intelligence.. I wanted to punch myself in the face and end it all.
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] dreamkiller80:
Yea I was one of those DS FCs, recruiter tried to get me to go nuke but dad was a DS and is still a tech rep for ftsclant or mmarmc whatever the hell they call it now. I am probably going to try the nnsy apprenticeship program when it comes around again since they pay for your school that goes towards your degree and journeymans since I haven't worked on navy **** in a decade
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] faehsemc:
Aaahgh Aegis!
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] dreamkiller80:
Nope my nec was 1624 AN/UYQ-21 display suite for carriers
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] litetaker:
Your post is soooo full of jargon and abbreviations that I have no clue what you are talking about! :O :eek:
[Verizon Droid Incredible 2] faehsemc:
Ahh. SSDS. same same but different.

Want to join the Navy? I'll teach ya