yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] riuk:
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Hi,

I have exactly the same question. (And a similarly postured wife; although it doesn't matter a lot.)

I've got Touch Pro 2 lately, will probably try it more now. And I'm still looking forward to Desire Z, if I'll need to switch to Android. It's a hard time to choose (maybe I should try both..) - some things/applications are still best on WinMo (like PIM apps I need), others - better on Android (free GPS like google maps, new applications with updates, social networking/communications, etc.)

I've even thought of carrying two phones at the same time (I wish they could share the same SIM card, lol).

What could be the best choices for an oldschooler like me?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] marcsayer:
In a word, none. Nothing does what WM does. For all its faults, and the lack of support (shame on everyone for abandoning it like they did) WM has yet to be equaled in some ways by anyone, even MS. There is no other OS that lets you connect and sync directly with Outlook on your home computer, for example. Not even Windows Phone can do that. To do it in Android you have to buy a $30 program. I know, my wife also has a Kaiser which even she can sync with her Outlook. And she recently bought a 10" Android 4.0 tablet. I tried to set it up to sync with Outlook and you can't. I tried all the free apps that supposedly let you do this, none of them worked worth a damn, and most didn't work at all. And you can't see the Droid's files/folders on your network while continuing to run the Droid as a tablet. You have to choose, either its a functional tablet, or its a USB storage device, but it can't ever be both. WM does that in its sleep. I was not impressed. Support in terms of new apps and stuff is way better, but daily function is frankly childish. And WPhone is no better as far as I can tell. It also does not allow you to sync directly with Outlook on your computer. You have to synch via the cloud. The Droid and Wphone aficionados just do not see why I don't want my data stored on some internet computer somewhere, one that I have no control over and that belongs to someone else. Or that internet access time isn't unlimited for some folks. I had to look into all this because my Kaiser just died (well the power switch did, I discovered workarounds and am using it, but it is a problem). I looked and looked for a replacement and I settled on the HD2. It was HTC's last WM phone. Supposedly it was used in development of WPhone and it can run Droid, WM WPhone (even 7.5) natively from NAND, and I believe folks have even managed to run some other OSes on it. It has a 4.3" capacitive screen, a 1 Ghz processor, and it has all the bells and whistles that the Kaiser has (wifi, GPS, etc) except the physical keyboard. I deciuded the keyboard was the easiest thing to do without, especially since this has the bigger capacitive screen. Google HTC HD2, and check out the HD2 section on XDA, I think you'll be impressed. You can even set it up to dual boot to either WM or Droid. There is also talk of a program soon that will let folks run Droid apps on a virtual machine in WM, so maybe someday we will be able to run droid apps from within WM. If you're willing to buy used or refurbished, you can get one for around $200 with a 1 yr Square Trade warranty. Whatever you end up getting, beware the Chinese sellers offering cheap "new" phones, especially the older models. That was what my dual camera Kaiser was. It lasted a bit over a month, and when I tore into it, it was clearly not new. The cases were, but not the guts. The power microswtich on the main board looked like it had been replaced and that is what has failed on me now.
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] xheretic:
1,5 year ago I had same problem...which device will replace my old Kaiser?!?

It was very hard decisions because every device with keyboard have some disadvantage.

So...I found at Ebay.com for very good price WM phone: Samsung Omnia 2 16GB version from Canada and I love it!

I considered about HTC HD2 but It dosn't support a Tv-Out feature like Omnia 2 and I still prefer resistive touch screens :)

I install lite rom immediatelly and dualboot Android 2.2 Froyo

Maximum happiness with 48GB (16GB + 32GB Lexar class10) undercover :cool:
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] riuk:
Hi,

This sounds great, even if I would find such one now! (Although I only see Samsung Omnia i900 - 16 GB on ebay now. This must be a worse model, huh?)

You had to move from physical qwerty keyboard to the touchscreen one though (and the screen is resistive, which is not very responsive). Does the new keyboard really work for you? What if you've been writing a lot of text with fingers, would you feel a change badly?

P.S. What do you mean by "48GB"?
[Tilt, TyTN II, MDA Vario III General] xheretic:
16GB + 32GB Lexar class10 ;)

- I found some from Germany: http://www.ebay.de/ctg/Samsung-Omni...11&_pcategid=15032&_from=R40&_dmpt=DE_Handy_s

-i900 is predecessor for i8000

-Typing would be better. However I'm using two SIPs: original Samsung Keypad and "SlideIT" http://www.mobiletextinput.com/Download/Windows_Mobile/Download/

It's for free and support over 40 languages

DISADVATAGES COMPARE TO KAISER

-no keyboard

-no D-Pad

-no internal slot for stylus

-worse GPS signal strength
[HTC Amaze 4G] jvx333:
What's up with swype not installing? I keep getting parse error is there a fix.
[HTC Amaze 4G] gagb1967:
I have Swype beta with ICS stock with no problems. Have you tried to download again?
[HTC Amaze 4G] jvx333:
Ive tried and tried with no luck, I keep getting parse error.
[HTC Amaze 4G] xndabox:
I had the same problem. Had to clear data from installer, then uninstall, then finally try again. After the second time it worked.

Over 10000!!! You bet I am.
[HTC Amaze 4G] ziggy46:
yea same error here, but i got it to work by doing the same thing
[HTC Amaze 4G] realitysconcierge:
On the Swype beta faq page it mentions the parse error. They say that it means the connection is having issues and recommend switching from data to wifi, or vice versa. They also say a third party browser may be interfering
[HTC Amaze 4G] Double0EK:
You guys don't like the Trace feature integrated with Sense Keyboards? It's basically the same thing.
[HTC Amaze 4G] gagb1967:
Similar ís not the same. For started multi language is not supported and is important for me, and the keyboard distribution is kind of different, plus Dragon dictations works great for me.
[HTC Amaze 4G] jvx333:
Yea i finally installed a custom rom and it worked, swype is da bomb.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] chipstien:
Was just told that both ATT and Verizon are going to start revoking grandfathered unlimited data plans when upgrading to new phones. If that happens... I can't see staying with ATT as that was the only reason I was reluctant to jump ship. Straighttalk with the ATT sim is looking more and more attractive now. What are others thoughts on this?
[Samsung Infuse 4G] jscott30:
Will have to look into that, as I'm on a grandfathered unlimited data plan. If that's true, I'll just never sign another upgrade contract with AT&T. Don't know if this is true or not, but if it is, I figure that as long as I have a sim card to swap into a new device (purchased elsewhere), and never sign a different contract, then I should be good to go. I wouldn't put it past AT&T to get rid of unlimited data altogether at some point, though.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] jeeps13:
Been using ST for a few months now.. My wifes and kids 4g phones are also on ST .. The only regret I have is not doing it sooner..
[Samsung Infuse 4G] chipstien:
Are there any downfalls to Straighttalk? What are your download speeds? Do you still connect to HSPA+? Since they are using ATT towers, I wont notice any difference in coverage correct? I am just trying to make sure I am doing the right thing.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] veener79:
If they do change this I might change carriers after about 11 years. I am hearing they might start doing a family Data plan. If I can get my mother upgraded to a smart phone. My wife and I are all ready on Smart phone plans. If I can get like 5-6gigs for less then what 3 plans costs then I might give up my unlimited.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] jeeps13:
The speeds are the same.. On average I get over 5mb download on hspa.. Everything works, just set up the auto pay and forget about it.. It took about 2 hours for number to get ported after the online set up... Then you just delete att apns and set up ST apn and your good to go.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] lukas_s:
I'm not sure about ATT, but with Verizon, grandfathered unlimited plans stay unlimited for as long as you want, so long as you maintain the same plan. The catch? You no longer get subsidized pricing for phones. You either buy your phone unlocked elsewhere, or you pay Verizon's retail price for the phone.
[Samsung Infuse 4G] hollywood528:
If there is any truth to this, I will NOT be signing another ATT contract. My wife is on the 2GB plan but I am still "unlimited" and it's the only reason I am staying with them right now, even though I get throttled at 3GB every month.

If they pull this crap when it comes time to get a new phone... GOOD BYE ATT...

Straight Talk looks promising, read some good reviews, easy setup and I get to keep my Ice Cream Sandwich running Infuse.. lol :p
[Samsung Infuse 4G] docmccoy:
That doesn't seem to even be the worst part of it. According to an article that I read on ZDnet, sooner than later it seems that data is about to get even more expensive.

$50 a month for 1GB??????

http : //www .zdnet.com/blog/btl/verizon-shared-data-plans-reset-wireless-economics-at-t-to-follow/79970?tag=search-results-rivers;item4
[Samsung Infuse 4G] mg2195:
I believe that's for family/shared data plans...if I understand it correctly then for $50 everyone on the family plan gets a 1gb (up to 5) it days 1gb starts at $10 with $10 increments totaling to up to $50 and $100 for 10gb...that artical was kinda confusing and I didn't even finish reading it...

Also that's Verizon...so we still got some time before art copys them hopefully... :/
[Samsung Infuse 4G] zedicuss:
Verizon vs ATT

Verizon has better data plans than ATT, their 4G network covers more area than ATT but they don't have SIM cards. This means you will not be able to use your Infuse. :(

If you don't plan to travel overseas with your phone, maybe Verizon is the better choice (I hate to say it).

Try T-mobile. Their plans in general are cheaper than ATT's but their coverage is not the greatest.

Good luck!
[General Questions and Answers] gesange:
I am a new member here and I have maybe an solution for all you out there who keep tryin to root the ICS 4.1.B.0.431 version on their Xperia Arc :)

It worked for me so please feedback and correct me if i am wrong :)

So I done that like this:

1. I downloaded the stock ICS 4.1.B.0.431 for my Arc.

2. I flashed it on my Arc with flashtool.

3. Then I tried to root it with Rooting Toolkit for Xperia 2011 ICS by Doomlord ( http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1601038 ) but no succes :(

4. I found that thread: [07/04][arc/arc s][ics 4.0.3] very stabe, smooth, nice and best for battery fc3.0

5. And in this thread I found that kernel: http://www.mediafire.com/?8499hc90y9eoa06

6. I flashed it on my Arc with the stock ICS

7. I used again the Rooting toolkit by Doomlord

8. And voiiiiiila........i got root! :D

As mentioned I tried that and it worked for me :)
[General Questions and Answers] febrilabs:
thanks for the tips and solution dude :D
[General Questions and Answers] bunnybash:
How did you flash that kernel? Sorry and nooby and don't know what to do with a Rar file? what tool did you use to flash it?
[General Questions and Answers] gesange:
Flashing the kernel FLASHTOOL :)

Bunnybash you need flashtool (better for beginners), the kernel which i provided in my thread (thanks to the dev who made it) and of course a Xperia Arc :)

First download the kernel and after that the kernel which you put somewhere on your desktop.

Then after installing open up Flashtool and click on the lightning (sory my english is bad) and select fastboot mode.

Then just click on select kernel to flash and clickthe one you placed on the desktop.

Follow the on-screen instructions and you are done ;)
[General Questions and Answers] gesange:
Your welcome :)
[General Questions and Answers] bunnybash:
Thanks heaps... my Arc is now rooted
[General Questions and Answers] Namekian101:
will this work on ark S with the same Kernel?

hey guys, i wanted to try this on my arc S, will it work just as well?

thanks.
[General Questions and Answers] guerita13:
Does it work with locked bootloader

Hi! Do you have locked bootloader, in my case I couldn't root my Arc, and couldn't unlock the bootloader... I want to know before try again. I'm stuck...

Thanks!
[General Questions and Answers] sekhon9:
i've a xperia arc s flashed with 4.1.b.0.431 with flash tools 7

locked bootloader ,no adb drivers

the .img file in zip not reckognized by flashtool

gimme a complete noob guide if you can:crying:
[General Questions and Answers] guerita13:
BEST ROOT METHOD (Worked for me)

I have a Xperia ARC, after trying to root my phone by different ways, flashing so many roms, I found the way to get it. But not with 4.1.B.0.431, I got it with 4.1.A.0.562 and I have locked bootloader.

First you have to download the 4.1.A.0.562 rom, as I see you know how to flash it. Go to this post: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1598072 and download the rom.

Then go to this forum Thanks to DoomLord http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1601038 and there you have the instruction to root your xperia.

Please read CAREFULLY the instructions, download ALL the files it suggest before start the procedure. And in the step 5 and 6, do it as it says, if not you won't get you phone rooted.

Keep reading the instruction in the CMD window during the rooting process specially when it says: Turn off and On USB debbuging.

Please thanks people in the forum I suggest, they were whom really did the job. Hope this could help you.
[General Questions and Answers] dvtoxic:
Ok, I want to root right? I get the message that I can only load a image/kernel when I'm on a rooted device...

So, to root I need a rooted device? I got stuck with the flashtool...
[General Questions and Answers] loppanjo:
Probem with root acces

Hi i have a LT15i with 4.0.4 and followed your instruction.

Everything worked and the fastbot and doomlord rootkit didnt show any failed stuff

but when it comes to my computer gonna reboot my phone its starting and turning off itself so i have to manually boot the phone

well well when i get into the phone i have superuser and downloaded a app called Root checker and it says my phone has no root

and when i start a root needed program i dont get any popup about permission allow or deny please help wanna have my phone rooted
[General Questions and Answers] bunnybash:
Did you try the whole process again?? If it hasn't worked, try again.
[General Questions and Answers] loppanjo:
i have doing it thousand of times -.-
[General Questions and Answers] mariotpc:
U can review my link it is not spam

I was able to root using Bin4ry script, I am using Linux and i have modified the script to run on Linux, this can be downloaded from

Attached the file :D

Just unzip the file and run the script.

./rootScript.sh

All done... I hope thus helps someone
[General Questions and Answers] sssmokeee:
thanks for the solution dude ... :)
[General Questions and Answers] jaiz:
need help in rooting my phone

sir i am a nooby and having sony erricson neo v....i have updated my phone through PCC and have "android version 4.0.4" and "build number-4.1.b.0.431"......pls tell me how can i root my phone now....
[General Questions and Answers] Abhi1024:
I couldn't flash the kernel, the way you told

:silly: I couldn't flash the kernel, the way you told... It says your phone mst be rooted to flash... m confused as m doing ol this to gain root acess...
[Android Apps and Games] PlumSauc3:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fipApdLVc0o
[General Accessories] wwjoshdew:
I got a few cases from CuzerLite, and I thought I'd share my thoughts on them!

This is my first time posting in this area, please go easy on me! :)

http://amzn.to/LcYCAu

http://www.cruzerlite.com

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeMphRBvRsc

[YOUTUBE]ZeMphRBvRsc[/YOUTUBE]
[General Accessories] Droidguy987:
great review ;)
[General Questions and Answers] seb559e:
How do you create a nandroid backup?? Thanks in advance :D
[General Questions and Answers] leecavturbo:
A:from recovery.

phone powered off,hold vol dn and hit power momentarily,keep holding vol dn until text appears. wait for something to happen "block of text" then scroll down using vol dn key to high light recovery,hit power key momentarily, wait sometime maybe, menu appears,from there choose back up. that is a nandroid.

;)
[General Questions and Answers] seb559e:
Thanks but i just used Rom Manager :D Thanks anyway
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Luisit0:
If theres one thing I like about Samsung's phones is the Fading off/on animations of their phones, like on galaxy tabs, etc. The Evo has this fading animation, but only when you turn on the screen and not when you turn it off.... Is there a way I could get/make/port etc... the fading off lock animations from a galaxy rom?
[HTC Sensation] bstylz911:
What r your daily games that you play on ur sensation ?
[HTC Sensation] ChobbyNS:
Death worm,angry birds space,gta 3, riptide gp...
[HTC Sensation] vernon092487:
asphalt 5, six guns, monster shooter, zombie killer and a lot more..

Sent from my HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio Z715e
[HTC Sensation] arabology:
well, i haven't played a game for months on my phone :D

but, yesterday i tried out Gloop a Hoop and today i found myself playing it again :p
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xkeita:
What properties in build.prop I have to change to modify product model?
[Xperia Play Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MilkyJoePD:
Probably ro.semc.product.model

________________________

Sent from my Xperia Play
[HTC Rezound] AzBrewsky:
OK.. Brand new Rezound. I used Hasoon's All-In-One Kit and I was able to unlock and install the CWM (GB). But I was unable to do anything else. I am looking to just get Root for some programs I like.

But now I thing something went terribly wrong when I tried load a new PH98IMG.zip. I got in the bootloader (power+vol down) and I see:

**** Unlocked ****

Vigor PVT SHIP S-ON RL

HBOOT-2.11.0000

RADIO-0.95.00.1118r/0.95.00.1223r

OpenDSP-v10.6.0.7611.00.0919

eMMC-boot

Oct 6 2011, 15:43:22

Memory Card contents: PH98IMG.zip, GB Firmware Patch.zip and Vigor_Stock_Doedexed_3.14.605.5.zip

**Note: I have yet to register this phone with Verizon**

At startup, with the memory card in it will allow me to boot into a screen called HBOOT where I can select FastBoot, Recovery, etc.. It then starts the upgrade process and says Done! so I reboot. After the second HTC screen flashes the screen goes blank and does nothing else.

I removed the memory card and attempted a Factory Reset, but nothing seems to work.

Thoughts? Help?? I am new at this but was successful on my previous Rezound so I am not sure whats going on here.

Appreciate it.
[HTC Rezound] AzBrewsky:
OK. Loaded Vigor and the GB Firmware but not PH98IMG.zip to the SD Card and used Recovery to flash.

Rebooted the phone and am now at the 4GLTE screen. Hoping it gets further, but now that I have gotten there, should I use the Bootloader to run PH98IMG.ZIP?

*** UPDATE ***

Ok.. I went ahead and copied the PH98IMG.ZIP and updated via bootloader and it all works now.. Wow.. What a pain in the arse!!
[General Questions and Answers] legendp201:
I have noticed asphalt 6 on the play store for $1 for andriod, I have an xperia play and was wondering if the play store version is optimized and if it is in HD (as it does not state HD but does on gamelofts website version, and I know modern combat 3 is not in HD but N.O.V.A 2 is in HD off the play store). also how well does NOVA 3 off the play store work for xperia play, is it in HD, is there a hd version if not, is the play store version optimized for the controls (I know the play store of dead space isn't controller optimized from personal experience).

Also is there another way of confirming payment for a game off EA or gameloft store other than text message (I am out of credit) like email?.
[General Questions and Answers] legendp201:
Anyone?
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Rudjgaard:
Hi guys, due to the delay in update rollout for my active i had some spare time to take a look into custom roms and was left wondering should i do a stock update or flash a custom rom?

The reason i think my question isn't dumb is because full os update isn't an everyday situation. Before if you were on GB and wanted ICS features (plus extras) you only had one choice. What had me wondering is the number of people looking for the original stock rom to revert back to and update. Is the official update more stable/device suited/compatible than the CM7/9 rom, or just the same deal with fewer customization options?

Thank you for your opinions
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] nonake kh:
Do stock update first dude, then u can have more fun with new feather :)

As soon as you feeling bored with stock then just go and try other custom :)
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] MSTHETERROR:
Stock roms are specifically designed for your phone and is tested by the manufacturer. So it would be very stable. Custom ICS roms had some problems with for e.g Accelerometer coz they didn't have the proper driver. Once ICS for your device is released, then custom rom developers will use the original drivers to make their roms working properly :) So wait for Official ICS :)

Hit Thanks If I Helped
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] Rudjgaard:
Thank you for your opinions! The ideal would be a custom on official update....let's hope that will be out soon!
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] MSTHETERROR:
No need to say thanks bro :) Hit the thanks button instead :p
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] josh030181:
i booted my phone after transferring a file from my computer thru recovery usb mount, when the phone was biting up a box popped up saying Android is updating under that it said optimizing applications and it went thru 330 apps after it was done it just booted normal

I'm running the fresh rom
[Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE] bhint15:
For sure will happen anytime you wipe cache/dalvik in recovery. It is an ICS thing...
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pivo99:
For some reason I remember seeing a feature where you could be with a group of friends and all taking pictures and they all shared to the each others gallery. I don't think it was s beam it was something where they were basically in a shared gallery. Can anyone help??
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] daisun:
Open the camera and change shooting mode to 'Share Shot'. You need all your friends to have SGS3s for this to work.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pivo99:
Exactly what I was looking for, Thanks!
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] daisun:
Here's a video showing Share Shot in action, its at around 6:00.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Quijb26UCns
[Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Pivo99:
Hopefully one of the devs can get photo share working on the s2. It's a great feature to just be locked to only the s3.
[HTC Rezound] speedfreak228:
i just flashed this (http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1642217) rom by the instructions for S-on was coming from another ics rom, now my phone boots for a minute then reboots. anyway to fix this? TIA

EDIT: fixed it mods please close
[HTC Rezound] Evocm7:
Was it the old firmware patch?
[HTC Rezound] speedfreak228:
i used a firmware patch from rezrom. now the phone works except for wifi. anyway to take this phone back to like it was when i purchased it?