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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Ph0n3D0rk:
My phone has replaced:

My previous phone :) haha

My diary

My day planner

My gps/ navigator

My tv (netflix ftw)

My wireless hotspot (wifi tethering)

My computer, I just use it to play Diablo 3 now

And my mom (lol jk :p)

I also bought a bluetooth keyboard but I bought the 5.3 inch one and it is honestly, the most awkward decision I have ever made because it's too small for regular typing, but kinda too big for thumb typing although that's how I use it. It just makes me look like I'm a crazy gamer without a console.

I am also near sighted and had the HTC Inspire. We're like twins!

But yeah, I completely agree.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] studacris:
I'm near sighted as hell also, but i have a 30 inch monitor, and these little new fangled inventions called "eyeglasses" they're pretty new, dunno if you've heard of them yet, but something tells me they are going to be a huge hit with us blind folks lolz

But in all seriousness, it has replaced my browsing habits, that i do all in phone, including posting this.

But as for completely replacing my desktop, that'll never happen for me, i spent a relative lot of money on my rig and i play games on it a lot. And while mobile games are getting better... there is no comparison to the power/speed/freedom to modify the game itself to a full desktop.

Plus I can't develop for the phone on the phone, need my pc for that :p
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Ph0n3D0rk:
Hmmmmmmm, you win this round, studacris.

That made me LOL. :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Scythe024:
Mine never will, 27" monitor with lots of of gaming
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] kinghorsey:
Never a replacement.

Do far too much development work on a PC.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] slix71:
Not a replacement but certainly enables a lot less use of my laptop.

Sent using xda premium
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] ms0529:
Nope, browser is not good enough and screen is too small. I am mid 50's with presbyopia, (old eyes) and without readers, cannot see even this big screen. Lack of support from our IT guys keep me from network access, so it is mostly still laptop, tablet, note, in that order. Network support for VPN keeps me from using it more than I would like to do.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] HarmonyFlame:
lol I almost made the same mistake when I was shopping for a keyboard but soon realized how in-between those things are and opted for a full sizer that's still pretty portable.

But yeah were definitely twins lol

Ha. I actually have a pretty serious gaming PC as well, however as my life becomes more and more on-the-go, it just isn't something I can spend much time with unfortunately. But since I'm still a gamer at heart, Google play games are certainly good enough when I'm mobile. I guess I too would probably never truly untie myself from my desktop, but my laptop on the other hand is completely useless to me now. Im even Considering selling it. That said, since I'm not really a coder or developer I could still in theory rid myself of the PC life and move completely mobile if necessary.

Glad to hear everyone's input.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] t00sl0w:
Really nowhere close. My phone is used as a planner, gps and for browsing the interwebz on the couch or at work. My pc is used for far too much for my phone to be even remotely capable of replacing it. The phone lacks processing power and real world application support.....plus i can't game on this thing.

-no, that's not a note in my pocket, i am deff happy to see you.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] ms.samsprung:
Being a glasses dependant, young 40 something :), I don't really see myself being able to narrow down my "computer" use solely to my phone (SGS2). The headaches would get to me. That being said it certainly has worked in a pinch & I'd feel lost without it. What has happened for me, though, in the last few months, is that we moved & I hurt my back. So, although I'm getting around o.k., the last thing I want to do during my down time is sit at a desk and this is where my Sam Tab 10.1 comes in! It has certainly replaced my computer, we didn't even set my PC back up after the move and it's a great computer my husband custom built for me (I have concerns about it seriptiously becoming an organ donor though!) One thing I've found that I do miss is having two+ windows open simultaneously, re-enter my SGS2! I've caught my husband rolling his eyes at times but with these 2 devices and my wireless printer, I'm set. Besides, I always have his PC to do any rooting, etc. And funny, It turns out his PC is always very well maintained, updated, latest everything, etc., go figure. AND I find free tech support is always close at hand whenever I use his PC, he's like a nervous new mom trying very hard to trust some loser babysitter with his child. :)

Hope that helps, ms.samsprung
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] wase4711:
not even close to replacing my pc and home theater entertainment center....

I mean watching movies on a 5 inch screen??????

:eek::eek:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] studacris:
don't sell it short, I'll tell you like i told every girl I've been with:

IT'S 5.3 INCHES!!

:D ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] jpoirier587:
Never a replacement but a great mobile extension. Dual 21" monitors with HDMI out to a 55" flatscreen, 3.2ghz quad core booting from a solid state drive and 16gigs of ram will never be replaced by a phone. It is my server, media center, communication hub, entertainment system and gaming rig all in one. I built it 6 years ago and it gets upgraded piece by piece. Only thing that's the same is the power supply, optical drives and motherboard which I will switch next year when more devices start using USB 3.0

Mac can go to hell
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] wase4711:
I liked your post, until yo said Mac can go to hell.....I hate apple in general, but after 30+ years of computing, Mac has been the best thing to happen to my household, as far as computers go..
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Sinful Animosity:
Macs are enemies of your freedom.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] wase4711:
seriously, you really think a computer has anything to do with your personal freedom?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Sinful Animosity:
Yes it does. Windows is just as bad. Android is too. That's why I'm waiting for B2G so that I could have some type of freedom in my OS. Android is just the lesser of the evils, for now. Macs are up there though. There's a reason why I own a Leemote laptop.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] bigmout:
He's just worried you'll find his Pr0n, lol.

Seriously, though, my Note hasn't replaced anything yet, but it has made me less inclined to get a Nexus tablet, if that counts.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Sinful Animosity:
We sell them where I work, and I was able to play with one. Its really not something to be thrilled about if you have a note. But I probably will buy it since its the first of its kind.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] rangercaptain:
I conducted 90% of an online Math Analysis last semester with my note but I had to edit the video lectures on the desktop. But for homework help and chats this note was a home run!

I also need to make many maps for groups to follow in Mexico to find me and the family we will build a home for and I have to use full featured pc version of google earth. But the latest version let me make all of July groups maps on the note.

I have a huge database to keep track of the Mexico families and share the results with the groups so that isn't practical to do on the phone.

I also use Excel to make many sheets and I can't do 50 x 1,000 cells on the phone.

So I use the note like crazy but unfortunately cannot get rid of the pc yet.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] :
It already has. I've never owned a computer or tablet. All I've ever used since the original iPhone is Mobile devices. Any time I need heavy lifting I go to the public library.

Part of this is because I'm a cheap bastard and refuse to pay two Internet bills. Part of it because I love having a computer in my pocket anywhere on the face of the Earth. And I enjoy the accelerated pace that the Mobile landscape changes at.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] SayWhat10:
same here

it does make me not want a reg size tablet

but it'll never replace my laptop

but i find myself using the laptop a whole lot less

lets stay focused, a nice i7 laptop can do worlds of things the note cant
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] dsp0704:
I hope one day there is a mobile device to replace my laptop but for now I use both.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] katamari201:
This is like all those millions of online articles saying the death of the PC is imminent, or that the laptop will die a horrible death when tablets reign supreme. Been seeing those stupid headlines for years. I can still buy PCs at walmart thank you very much. There's also those people who complain about other people buying big TVs, that so and so distance should only have xx inches or smaller and that anything bigger is WRONG. Not accusing the OP of anything, just reminded me of so many crazy people on the internet.

I'm also nearsighted, severely in fact, and probably have to hold the phone an inch away from my nose if I didn't have glasses. That being said, near vision will always require more energy and concentration, since you are focusing your eyes and straining your eye muscles, not to mention straining your neck and back muscles since you are usually looking down on a screen. It also makes me claustrophobic when something is jammed up to my face. I'll take a movie theatre any day over staring at a dinky 5" phone. My 32" monitor and winxp :p is awesome for web surfing and anime watching, and I don't have to hold it! Oh, and a real keyboard and mouse! The mouse is like the best invention ever.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Kraize:
Honestly, my phone is a replacement for my laptop, but not my computer. No way, that a small 5.3' screen replaces my 2 monitor setup gaming rig.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] BlackZenith:
Replace my 17 inch laptop? um... no, at least not at home. It has replaced it when I travel though.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] :
Your finger is the best invention ever not a mouse. Laptops are dead. The future belongs to voice, mobile and touch.

(Since I work for Walmart you really don't want to buy their laptops and computers. Even the name brands. The way they gry handled from the trucks to the floor?)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Talal916:
The phone will never replace the computer for one simple reason. How will you root the phone?

Sent from my DROID RAZR
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] HarmonyFlame:
I suppose my perception is in the minority. :o

I honestly cannot say I feel the same way. For one, I'm not at all claustrophobic and definitely don't feel that way from holding my phone close to me. I never feel any eye strain or muscle strain at all. Now while my desktop (24“ monitor) & TV set (40“) is great and all, (yes these are still beneficial to rooting, gaming, media viewing at times, and heavy heavy work) for the out of the house lifestyle not even a laptop comes close to my smartphone IMO. & even then I most of the time still prefer my phone simply because is supplements those task so well. Especially the way I have mine set up with the awesome ROMs and tweaks available here on xda. If you are truly on-the-go heavy user, I can't say that there is a better replacement for the galaxy note.

But again i totally get the whole desktop pov, but dare ask, what exactly makes a laptop more practical for some? What is it about a i7 laptop that fills this void so well? Lugging around a laptop seems like more work then its worth especially if you have your phone with you (assuming you have a smartphone that can perform the same task). If its just what you use instead of a desktop I get that though.

Just very curious is all.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] rangercaptain:
In the early days I used to have a desktop pc and dedicated space for it. Now I use the laptop on the sofa (goofing off) and at the table (serious projects). I only get it out when I absolutely cannot do it with the note or a tablet/iPad. When traveling I always brought my pc but I can't remember the last time I took it with me outside of work.

I'm with you in spirit but not in silicon. But I bet lots of people who get a smartphone as smart as the note for their early device might not go buy a pc because they wouldn't see the need.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] dafoxs:
What PC?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] bigmout:
You can use a keyboard, mouse, and Monitor with your Note. I've seriously considered just taking the Note with me on trips and logging onto my virtual desktop for anything that requires a PC.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] rangercaptain:
+1 for the remote pc/vnc idea.

The speed is almost there. Its not a hair pulling experience anymore.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] paleh0rse:
Mine has certainly replaced my Nook Color and iPad2, but not my server, htpc, or laptop.

I do have a feeling that I will be replacing my laptop with a MS Surface Pro, though. ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Eun-Hjzjined:
My phone didnt replace a computer at all, my xoom on the other hand resulted in my laptop being sold. Got a nice htpc for office work, gaming and entertainment along side a ps3.

I took my laptop every where i could, but when i got my xoom i could just slide it in my back or side pocket on my cargo pants. Certainly more portable than any laptop.

Probaly will get a surface pro to replace my acer w500 though, got playing with win8 a few weeks ago and i think im hooked. Win7/linux mint is going to stay on the htpc for the foreseeable future though. Win8 is a massacre with mouse/keyboard interface.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] paleh0rse:
yeah, I'm definitely keeping win 7 on my htpc; however, I AM considering replacing my old WHS v1 server with Windows 8 simply because the new storage "spaces" may work just as well as, or better than, the old Drive Extender feature on the older WHS -- going to have to experiment with it first, though.

I may even leave Android behind someday for WP8 if it ever gets perfectly integrated with the Windows ecosystem... but that is a long way off. (And still a very low probability).

For now, my Note is the device I use 99% of the time. It's the perfect eReader and interwebz surfing device! :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Eric-1987:
My phone can never replace my beast of a pc.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] SKSFTW:
The phone closest to replaceing my pc/mbp was my atrix because of my lapdock
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] zaubertuba:
I still use my desktop at work for working on large spreadsheets and documents, but I don't think I'll ever need to buy a laptop--I can still edit those same documents and do all my e-mail/communications with my phone wherever I am.

Not sure at what point I would start doing the big stuff on my phone--but a Galaxy Note would make that a lot more plausible, wouldn't it? ;)

For home, though I have done hulu+ on my phone occasionally, my computer is also my home theatre (23" Samsung monitor). Not likely I'll give that up soon!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] fit333:
Only go back to the lappy for flashing. And to the PC (40" LCD) for gaming and movies twice a month. Other than that it the note 24/7
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] Tim M.:
I use a docked laptop for my serious work but I do all my casual computing on my Note. The ipad is collecting dust.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note I717] dumbquestion:
I hear that... Did you get the keyboard with the mouse touch pad? Mine has nonchicklet keys, not bad but still too small. I got a Kodak office hero network printer because of the sheet feeding scanner, cheap ink, and network connection, and on the market there's an app for Android printing. I can print pdf, spreadsheets, documents and Web pages from anywhere to my home printer straight from my phone. Totally getting there. Polaris office suite just needs to have more robust spreadsheets before I can retire my laptop. I need complexity for my gradebooks.

IPad pines on the sidetable, benches.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] butikofer08:
Is it only necessary when coming from ICS to JB or is it necessary to do when coming from a JB ROM to another JB ROM? In my SGS2 days it was factory data wipe, wipe cache, wipe delvik cache, and maybe a kernel cleaning script for good measure, but never touched my SD user content( PDFs, music, etc.).

Super wipe will erase everything( as indicated by the warning in CWM), if you don't think it did cuz you still see the files, try and open them, its a shell only, no content (still lists correct file sizes though???)

I found this out by trying to flash some alternate ROM firmware or kernels I had but couldn't get them to work.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Jubakuba:
Don't use those stupid superwipe .zip's.

They're running the same scripts as your recovery runs...potentially multiple times for the "LULZOMGCLEAN" factor. [Uh...not needed]

Even installing a rom wipes /system...but %90 of people say "lul wipe /system/ /data/ /cache/ /dalvik/ and then flash superwipe..."

(Yes, I realize a script has to be run for the .zip to wipe system...and the Rom dev MAY leave it out. Personally, if the developer of my rom doesn't even make a "wipe system" script in the .zip I would not use that rom.)

NOT necessary.

If you don't trust your recovery to do it's job...wipe everything with one wipe...

Maybe you should get a new one.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jesusice:
Jubakuba is right but rather than assume the ROM zip wipes /system I find it easier to just wipe it. I never have the problems that others do when they flash ROMs and I always do a factory reset from recovery and wipe system. And if a ROM requires Gapps I always reflash the Gapps after a new ROM update. May not be needed but has saved me from problems before and only takes a couple seconds. Wipe zips are for chimps.
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] Jubakuba:
You have to flash Gapps after flashing a rom as they reside in /system/

FYI!
[Samsung Galaxy Nexus] jesusice:
Right. Many ROMs like CM are supposed to have a script to preserve Gapps and they say that you don't need to flash Gapps after, say, updating to a new nightly but I've learned the hard way not to depend on it.
[XPERIA X8 Android Development] Arjen:
This section is ONLY, for android developing for this device specifically. Any works that are completely original will be filed in the Original Android Development forum.

All other threads (non accessories or themes/apps that have their own section) are posted in general section!

Thank you.
[Galaxy S III Q&A, (US Carriers)] macdroid01:
Hi All,

I was wondering what everyone thinks is the best Bluetooth headset to do hands free dialing?

I want to be able to dial in the car hands free. In other words, no unlocking, no interaction at all with my phone. It should dial, by voice, while locked. Perhaps there is a headset with a button to press where it then activates a "listening" functionality? Or perhaps you say a specific word? And I would also appreciate additional command abilities, like having it read my e-mail or texts to me, and dictating emails.

All I know is what I want it to do. I have never had a bluetooth headset before. I have been waiting for this functionality. I also would appreciate the highest call quality possible, while keeping cost reasonable. I'd be ready to spend up to $100 if needed but a bit less would be nice.

Mainly I'm wondering if you can use just any headset with handsfree dialing.. or if you need a "special" one like Motorola's CommandOne or Finiti. I don't understand why you would, though, because isn't that somehow built into Android? it has voice dialing and voice recognition and voice commands, after all... So I don't need one of those special headsets right? Or do I?

Also I want to keep Bluetooth off until I need it. I guess that can be solved by just getting some TecTiles and having one in my car where when I bump it, it turns on Bluetooth. Perhaps that could somehow help also, in terms of perhaps activating some type of listening dialer? Or Google commands? S-Voice? What does everyone think the BEST solution would be in terms of A) not using battery (I don't have a car charger...yet..) and B) the BEST voice recognition for dialing..I want the correct dial the first time >90% of the time .. is this possible?

Thank you all for any input or thoughts...
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] saurabh.2561:
can anyone please find an equivalent alternative for this app called iStudies pro...

http://itunes.apple.com/in/app/istudiez-pro/id310636441?mt=8

This app is extremely useful for students and it would be awsome if someone port it to android.
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] juancaretta:
I use this one:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.acj0.classbuddypro&hl=en
[Galaxy S III General] Seany_Blitz:
I currently have darky's rom 3 installed and right now im kinda disappointed as the only real difference i've noticed is loss of battery life its dropped around 25% for no apparent reason. So i was wondering what kind of roms you guys have installed and what benefits are you getting from them? im thinking of taking away darkys and replacing it with new one, failing that i will just remove it altogether.
[Galaxy S III General] the2rrell:
They all the best to each person who uses that Rom as every rom usage will be different from person to person.

the question is Which Rom is BEST FOR YOU??
[Galaxy S III General] knights.JayTana:
try them all and choose whats best for you... we have different taste and preference... Enjoy your Journey
[Galaxy S III General] GGSunny12:
Depends on whether you still want Samsung features or just pure ics like cm9. I'm currently using slim ics debloated and 450mb of free ram.
[Galaxy S III General] barondebxl:
I love checkrom since the galaxy s 2, it's awesome on the galaxy s 3. Very fluid with awesome battery life.
[Galaxy S III General] Daelyn:
There's no "best ROM". If there where everybody would use it. It's all about taste. Same with that damn battery life whining. Try them all out and chose what fits your preferences.
[Galaxy S III General] radeonxt:
jelly bean and the next ones after that.

:D
[Galaxy S III General] sxi200:
Can't believe this hasn't been locked yet. No such thing as best rom
[Galaxy S III General] Feras.Rehman:
Best rom threads are prohibited in xda. :) try out all d roms and see which one suits u :D everyone has different choices. :)
[Galaxy S III General] kelvin.lct909:
no rom is the best, here only have better and better.
[Galaxy S III General] slaphead20:
only....ever....opinions....on ....best....Rom.....threads....make....up....own....mind

Burn.......all......best....Rom.....threads ;)
[Galaxy S III General] Seany_Blitz:
There was a question and a sub question guys, if you cant say a best rom then say why it is you have the rom your using
[Galaxy S III General] brian6685:
The rom I'm using is better then your rom
[Galaxy S III General] slaphead20:
I like it! And I have babies with Kravind.....and he makes me do scary things like beta testing...and I like Slim roms ;)
[Galaxy S III General] veyka:
Closed.

"Best" rom threads are not welcome on XDA, as there is no such thing and the thread inevitably lead to hot headed comments from people trying to "big up" their favorite dev.
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ardicli2000:
Is it OK if I edit the build.prop file via word pad and then save it to my phone?
[Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] M3TALLICA:
It is if you know what you are doing.

Back up before you play with it.
[Asus Transformer TF700] Redefined301:
Chances are most of the 720P video files comes with A52 Audio track.

Surprise !

It will not play as is, using the stock video player.
[Asus Transformer TF700] timrock:
where do you have the video stored? memory card or device? i had a few movies stored on my 64gb card, and when i tried to play them, with any video player, i got that message. so i transferred the same movies to a usb thumb drive, plugged it into the keyboard, and they played fine. im not sure what the issue is. but i do have some movies, that were converted specifically for my xoom, that play just fine from the memory card.