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[Nexus 4 General] germanj:
Obviously both operating systems have a lot going for them. I'll try to keep it short. Android was well behind iOS for a long period of time (ie the first gingerbread versions were awful.. and looked awful). It was missing a lot of core features and most phones were laggy and plasticky compared to an all around good and simple device called iPhone. The iPhone was also the first commercial success of a smartphone and Apple took advantage and lead. Until today, I still believe a lot of their users are still with them due to that inertia, they've been with Apple since day one and still have the common misconception of a gingerbread android.

But tables have turned and Android has gone a long way. Especially in design, IMO. Its more attractive now and significantly more powerful. And those who say Android is meant for customization, I think they are wrong. I think it's just another mobile OS such as Apple's. The difference is that the later is so locked down its ridiculous. It doesn't make sense. It doesn't make sense that you cant make a ringtone out of a song you might have. Or download files from safari, only able to sync not to one computer but to one iTunes account in one computer. Its not that android is MEANT to be customized. That's the good thing: he options are there and you are free to use them, or not.

I could go on but my point is that android has evolved a lot and iOS is still as locked as ever. This obviously benefits Google. But one must admit apple are good at one thing and that's user experience. Their hardware is the best bar none in the whole market. The problem is their software, but turns out it also works for a lot of people, being so simple basic and intuitive. However, Android offers that and a lot more that you may or may not use... but at least you know its there if you ever need it (file system cones to mind).

This is my shortest version. I was an iOS user with the iPhone 4. I felt extremely locked down and it annoyed the heck out of me. O couldn't even get it unlocked for when I moved. Using special tricks to work around their limitations etc it was just too much. I am a happy android user now. Heck my computer died and I used my phone as one for five whole days, downloading torrents and such. This I would never dream of using an iPhone.
[Nexus 4 General] Alexander DeLarge:
Enjoy your battery drain for that 10% faster network speed. Hope you enjoy it, I had the Galaxy Nexus on Verizon and I sure as hell didn't.
[Nexus 4 General] ste1164:
Weirdly the iPhone 5 gets better battery life on LTE than it does 3G.
[Nexus 4 General] osugsxr:
Agree with majority of the post here about IOS & Android. I'm stuck between the two, I really like the simple use of IOS, I personally have not much reason to customize the phone and enjoy using it. Android....well thats another story, enjoy custom roms, constant flashing etc. :laugh: Its fun but its addicting and I'm trying to quit.

I really like my current iphone 4s, excellent feel to with the mophie case. Yes the screen is a tad small, but its simple and easy. I would like to jailbreak it for some free ringtones and alittle customization as well. Overall its a great device, Iphone 5 I hear nothing but good things plus few friends have it and enjoy it. Really I am content with IOS although being on 2g/edge speeds is HORRIBLE. I reduced my data usage on my wireless carrier from 5gb to 2gb saving $30 month :good:

Nexus 4: 2nd day having it, so far so good, I was planning on selling it and still want to BUT I want to keep it. Heck I even left the stickers on it since I was unsure what I wanted to do. I have a seller wanting to buy it today, just selling it at cost practically. Feel of it is growing on me and the larger screen is nice. Phone is smooth and works, there isn't really a need to flash a different rom BUT I want to though :eek:

Possibly going to jump to the iphone 5, sell both the iphone 4s & nexus 4 today.
[Nexus 4 General] THE_KINGDOM:
iOS = simplicity and boring.

Android = feature rich and versatile

Anybody who prefers iOS simply doesn't have the patience to learn a few extra useful features and menus that Android has.

I could say: some people pick up a television remote and have problems, some people walk into a new home theater system they've never used before, and control it like it's their own. why?

iOS = for grandparents and children

Android = for up-to-date technology driven users, with a desire to go above and beyond

Android gives you options, not all of which you HAVE to use, but the options are there nonetheless.

With Android it's not just about customization, it's about control of features, and of the OS (privacy etc). Somewhat it's like Android is similar to a computer operating system being very feature rich and iOS really like a basic standard mobile platform.

Even the applications that you get with Android are far more superior: like Google Navigation, simple Google Maps, Gmail is better now on Android (wasn't prior). YouTube app better. Even though these apps are all made by Google, they are some of the most commonly used apps on mobile platforms.

Texting options are far more advanced on Android, with regular typing, swipe typing, and continuous voice dictation which beats the **** out of Apple's voice dictation. In fact about 3/4 of this entire post are voice dictated. Try doing that on the iPhone lol

I had my apple fan-boy buddy show me voice dictation on iPhone 5. I burst out laughing, showed him Android's continuous voice dictation and he went all quiet.. I wonder why..

With Android you also get a larger selection of devices (options). But I wouldn't touch anything but a Nexus device. For many many reasons, which I won't get into now.

But again options.

Android is made with the user in mind, to suit the users' preferences, giving the user control, not the manufacturer/company control over the user (apple)

Only thing iPhone may have better is battery life, but considering iOS does practically a quarter of what Android OS does, that's hardly surprising.

I'll be willing to bet if Google/Android gets Nexus devices into the hands of more users, Android will blow up more than it already has. That's why it's crucial that they produce more Nexus 4's and stop this out of stock nonsense.
[Nexus 4 General] efrant:
Please carry on the discussion here. Thank you.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] AEiX:
Hi I have a data plan with Rogers so the a-gps should be picking location with maps or waze. I was driving this morning but the gps was searching the whole time. I was on 4g during this time. All 3 of the boxes under location services are checked.

Thanks for any ideas
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] static416:
Depends heavily on the position inside your car.

The closer to a window or the windscreen the better. Try holding it up to the drivers window for a few seconds and see if it locks on.

Even the best GPS isn't going to work if it's completely shielded from the satellites by the metal roof.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] gotshoaib:
Restart GPS Navigation app or Restart phone helps.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] deadpres:
Should not have to restart your phone every time you want to use navigation.

I am having the same issue.

The GPS icon won't even display in the info bar without a restart.

Do you think this is a hardware or software issue ??
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] RazzBot:
I notice about once a day on average that the gps icon will show up in the status bar. Sometimes it's only for a second or two and sometimes it's there for a couple of minutes. One time I saw it and it just seemed to last forever (I didn't time it but I'd guess 15-30 minutes).

I've gotten messages a few times about apps not being able to access location services. I don't use maps very much but I had it open the other day and it just froze up on me. No message about gps but I didn't keep the app open very long after it was obvious it wasn't going to work.

I'm on rogers in Ottawa.

Edit: Just played around in maps/navigation and gps flat out doesn't work. It was using cell tower triangulation and searching for gps the whole time. I had to turn on wifi to get an accurate location.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] deadpres:
Anyone have a home made solution or is this a warranty issue? :confused::confused::confused:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] RazzBot:
So, after I posted last night I went out side and checked my GPS. Sitting on the steps infront of my building I conected to GPS in google maps and navigation right away - it worked like a charm.

Then I noticed it said "4G" instead of LTE in the status bar. I live downtown surrounded by buildings and I drop to "4G' on my front steps like 90% of the time. So, I get up and walk down the block and my LTE kicks in. Low and behold, I lost GPS. It only happened briefly but I lost the signal during the switch. Then I read that the note 2 only has a-GPS and lacks regular GPS. I don't know a ton about this stuff but I did read that connecting to GPS can sometimes be an issue if you only have a-GPS and your connection sucks.

Hopefully this is something that can be fixed with a software update. Who knows, maybe this is why those of us with the I317/I317M are the last ones to get the OTA update. I'm gonna call rogers today and let them know about the issue and see what they say. I don't wanna go through the hassle of exchanging my phone if every handset has this issue right now.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] @Class:
Are you using the Perseus kernel? If so GPS does not seem to work correctly regardless of which location provider is used. I reverted to stock and my GPS works.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] deadpres:
I am not sure if everyone is having this defect with their phone. I hear some phones lock instantly on gps signal even indoors. Can you let me know what Rogers tells you after you call. Would be appreciated. Thank you.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] @Class:
You could try flashing this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1442038
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] ThaiM:
I'm assuming OP has already tried this?

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...wsMSwyLDEsImNvbS5lY2xpcHNpbS5ncHNzdGF0dXMyIl0.

My Rogers Note 2 has no problems with GPS at all. If you're all stock and have spotty connections, than it's your area. Tall buildings would probably hinder GPS fixes initially.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] Brava27:
Rogers here unlocked . Telus network. Rooted and themed and modded. GPS works wonderfully.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] RazzBot:
Right now I'm stock/unrooted and I intend to stay that way for the time being. I'll be heading to the mall later so I'll pay a visit to the Rogers store and Wireless Wave (awesome third party wireless store in Canada - they really know their ****) and see what they say.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] MaestroSeven:
I have the bell version. Just tested on lte. In my house locked on in 4 secs with no wifi.. Gps works great on my phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] RazzBot:
Sorry I took so long to respond but I got sucked in to the mall lol.

So, long story short. Nobody has any clue and the unusually clueless staff at the rogers store (casual Christmas employees) basically said I need to talk to Samsung cuz my 15 days are up. The guys at wireless wave hadn't heard anything about anybody having any issues with gps. Finally, I went to Telus and found someone who actually had a clue and she said it was the first she'd heard of it and actually recommended I check xda.

On my way home now and then I'll call rogers. I'm not hopeful about the outcome lol.

Stay tuned...

I'll post back again when I
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] kingofkings11:
Im using the perseus kernel and get an almost instant lock but im on telus
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] deadpres:
sorry about your luck at the mall.

Curious to know what rogers says to you ! :good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] deadpres:
Hello folks,

Just an update .. I have been playing around with waze (free at the appstore) for the last day and a half and my gps has been flawless.

Our GPS issues could more then likely be with the actual Navigation app that comes pre installed.

By the way Waze seems to be very impressive I must admit :good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] AEiX:
I used something similar to that app posted.the ones I have is called gpstest.showing 0 satellites for me.like another poster said, should not have to restart the phone or flash firmware on it for GPS to work.it should work otb

Thanks for the feedback
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] trinitonesounds:
Interesting... I've had this issue happen only once. Nothing I did would start a GPS search. I waited about 2 hours outdoors in a car. Once I restarted the phone, it had a lock on lots of sattelites within 10 sec.

It hasn't happened since.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy Note II] UserNamer:
It's happened to me on two different Note 2s. GPS will be working perfectly and then the icon will disappear; not blink with the "Searching for GPS" message ... it will disappear, as if 1/ there is no GPS hardware in the phone, or 2/ no application is trying to access the GPS API, even though Google Navigation or Waze or GPS status is open and actively trying to receive GPS information.

It happened two different times on the first phone and neither multiple reboots nor switching the dropdown menu toggle fixed it.. The store replaced it and the second Note 2 had flawless GPS for a few days, including on a 6.5 hour drive with Bluetooth connected and running the NPR app. The second day of the trip with the second Note 2, GPS worked fine for a 45 minute drive. The return to the hotel, though, was useless. The icon kept disappearing. Every once-in-awhile it would come back for 2-3 seconds, update our position, then disappear again.

This is a much different frustration than the horrible GPS on the Samsung Captivate (with its interminable "Searching for GPS" message). Fortunately we had another non-Samsung phone in the car and it never lost its GPS signal.

I'm wondering if I just got a second "bad" device from the same store or if it's a software issue.

From a testing perspective, I have experienced the same "disappearing GPS icon and no GPS service whatsoever" using 1/ Google Navigation, 2/ Waze, 3/ GPS Status (from the play store). In two of the cases, there was at least one other device (non-Samsung) in the car which never lost GPS.

Anyone else?
[Off-topic] acidhax:
So -- I'm a software developer from Toronto. My team won the Startup Weekend Toronto event 2 weeks ago. Now we're in the Global Startup Battle. Our team name is "Groupnotes" and totally looking forward to your help!

It's a popularity contest. Based solely on votes. Could I rely on you fellow gadgeteers for a couple votes?

http://vote.groupnotes.ca

Thaaaaank you!
[Off-topic] Ichigo:
TeeJay - "Good luck with your software, but XDA does not allow advertising, which is essentially what this thread amounts to."
[Off-topic] acidhax:
Not advertising, sorry :)
[Off-topic] GuestK00178:
Hehe :thanks:

Sent from my Baconmuffinator Over-9000
[HTC One S] Jkatorza:
Hi,

I want to change the middle "Show previews" button to function like a "menu" button, I have looked all over the internet but no one explains how to do it on one s.

is it even possible? and if yes then please let me know how

Thanks,

Jasmine.
[HTC One S] Spastic909:
The middle soft button on mine is the home button.. the recent apps button on the right can be used as a menu button. Settings, display, buttons and gestures. The rest should be pretty easy
[HTC Droid DNA] matthewdlyons:
I've had two HTC devices before the DNA, so I am a little frustrated that HTC decided to link the ringtone and notification sound control. I want to turn off notification sounds. Does anyone know if that's possible? I tried downloading some volume control apps, and it appears that HTC has disabled, or overridden, the ability to control the ringtone and notification volumes separate.

The decision to tie the ringtone and notification volumes together is bugging me after just one day with the device.

Thanks!
[HTC Droid DNA] H3Dude:
Haven't used this but Sound Profile in Google Play looks like an option.
[HTC Droid DNA] Cephalus:
If you want to disable notification sounds altogether, have you thought about simply using a silent MP3 or OGG file as the notification sound?
[HTC Droid DNA] matthewdlyons:
Thanks for the suggestion. Unfortunately, the app didn't work. I've tried five other apps, and nothing seems to separate the ringtone, notification, and system volumes. This is very frustrating. I am building a Pro/Con list on the DNA during the 14-day return period. This notification sound problem will be added to the "Con" side of the list.
[HTC Droid DNA] matthewdlyons:
I hadn't. Thanks for the suggestion. I'm all for finding fixes to problems, but it still bugs me that separating the volume, or offering "silence" as an option is not default.
[HTC Droid DNA] rfarrah:
I've been using Audio Control for a few months, now. Seems to work great. Here's the Google Play link:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...5tYXR0aGV3LnJpY2Uudm9sdW1lLm1hc3Rlci5saXRlIl0.
[HTC Droid DNA] matthewdlyons:
Thanks. Are you using this on your DNA? I tried it, and it doesn't work for me.
[HTC Droid DNA] rfarrah:
Yes, which aspect/function doesn't work?
[HTC Droid DNA] matthewdlyons:
When I'm in the Audio Control app, the ringtone and notification sounds are still connected. I don't see a way to break them into separate control bars/sliders.
[HTC Droid DNA] Metallibus:
I believe this was changed in either ICS. At the system level, there is now only one volume setting for both ringer and notifications. You used to have the option to "link" or "unlink" them, but now they're just rolled into one setting.

I found this app called ICS Enhanced Ringer Ctrl which seems to be working, but it's a little hokey. I haven't used it a whole lot yet but it seems to be working so far. It's a paid app, but it has a 48 hour trial. Search for it on the Play Store and you should find it.
[HTC Droid DNA] rfarrah:
Here is a link to the online instructions. You can also see this same info when you hit Menu> Tutorial on the phone.

http://www.mobiletrialware.com/applications/audiocontrol/

I've just spent a few moments testing it (I hadn't fully set it up yet on my DNA) and while the volume levels seem separate, when I turn the notification volume to zero, it turns everything to zero. But when I turn Ringer volume to zero, and Notifications to something else, it works perfectly.

I've emailed the developer to see where I might have something not set up right.

UPDATE: Here is what he said:

In Android 4.0 Google decided that the OS was too complicated and tried to slim things down. One of the bad side effects of this move was merging the ringer and notification volumes. This means that all notifications and phone calls use the same volume levels. Lots of users (myself included) did not like the change and so I attempted to come up with a way to mimic the ringer volume. So in Audio Control the "Notification Volume" is the "Ringer/Notification Volume" it controls both the ringer and notification volumes. All I'm doing is changing the "Ringer/Notification Volume" when phone calls occur to the "Custom Ringer Volume."
[HTC Droid DNA] jamdmyers:
This was asked over at AC forums, I think by the same person, from what I'd gathered there were some apps that tied it together, the guy modified 5 apps and I believe were able to have them independant, one was google mail... check the thread there for more info
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] samrulzzz007:
hello im new here

so i saw the cm7 video on youtube and came to know that it has all kind of bugs

they say s5830i cannot have a rom like cm9 because it has a weaker broadcom gpu can anyone clear this doubt does s5830i have no more hope left
[Galaxy Ace S5830i General] Android-fany:
You are the 500th people who is asking that :p

We have to wait for a stable cm7

Next time use the forum search first :)
[Android Themes] RomWiz:
Hi all!

I made these bootanimations for you all to enjoy :)

Requirements:

Root

A custom recovery

A non-stock rom (Some stock roms don't use bootanimation.zip)

Optional: Backup of current bootanimation

Installation:

Save the file to the root of you're sdcard

Reboot into recovery

Choose install zip from sdcard

Navigate and pick "nameofthezip.zip"

Install it

Reboot and enjoy

These Bootanimations are originally made for 480x800 but send me a pm if you wan't anyone in another resolution.

Download Spiral:
[url]http://d-h.st/rqm[/url] (480x800)
[URL="http://d-h.st/SFX"]http://d-h.st/SFX[/URL] (800x1280)

Preview:

Download Opening Hatch:
[URL]http://d-h.st/4X1[/URL]
Preview: (download and open)
[URL]https://www.dropbox.com/s/a86xuj3ihymbwny/268animate_xa224cpm.gif[/URL]

Download Matrix:
[URL]http://d-h.st/hj2[/URL]

Preview:

Download Apple:
[URL]http://d-h.st/sJS[/URL]

Preview:

Download WinPhoneStartup:
[URL]http://d-h.st/C9s[/URL] (480x800)
[URL="http://d-h.st/MFY"]http://d-h.st/MFY[/URL] (800x1280)

Preview:

HTC (not officiall):
[URL]http://d-h.st/qRt[/URL]

Preview:

Motherboard:
[URL="http://d-h.st/vvq"]http://d-h.st/vvq[/URL]

Preview:

LG Inverted:
[URL="http://d-h.st/8Nj"]http://d-h.st/8Nj[/URL]

Preview:

(Unflashable)Download Daemon:
[URL]http://d-h.st/5Ky[/URL]

Preview:

http://postimage.org/image/3xbdda3y1/

Blue Planet:
[URL="http://d-h.st/U91"]http://d-h.st/U91[/URL] (480x800)
[URL="http://d-h.st/lPG"]http://d-h.st/lPG[/URL] (800x1280)

Preview:

If you can't flash them in cwm, Extract the bootanim from the zip file (located in system/media mapp i the zip) and on your phone navigate to the extracted bootanimation.zip, copy it, go to /system/media/ mount as r/w and replace the old one (backup first) set permissions rw-r--r-- and reboot...​
[Android Themes] RomWiz:
There will be new ones tomorrow :D

Sent from my Paranoid Jelly Phone
[Android Themes] RomWiz:
Updated with a windows phone animation :good: :D
[Android Themes] RomWiz:
Updated...
[Android Themes] RomWiz:
Updated
[Android Themes] RomWiz:
Updated the previews so you don't need to download them :highfive:
[Android Themes] RomWiz:
Added inverted lg bootanimation :victory:
[Android Themes] RomWiz:
Sv: [Bootanimations] [480x800 and 800x1280] [13-01-2013]

I'm now an RT :D

This will be updated this weekend with 2 more :thumbup:

Cheers
[Android Themes] jojoost:
Re: [Bootanimations] [480x800 and 800x1280] [13-01-2013]

Thanks!! Love the matrix one!
[Android Themes] RomWiz:
As i said, Updated :good:
[Android Themes] dude6595:
how about some for tablet? :cool:
[Android Themes] RomWiz:
Sv: [Bootanimations] [All resolutions [26-01-2013]

Send Me a pm or post here with the resolution and wich one your want and i will make it when im free :D

Cheers
[Android Themes] RomWiz:
Updated with a request with 3 of the bootanimations for 800x1280 :laugh:
[Android Themes] Adizzzle:
Thanks very much, though the windows boot animation is actually the spiral one, I appreciate you making these.

:beer: "We can't stop here, this is Bat Country!" :beer:
[Android Themes] RomWiz:
Sv: [Bootanimations] [All resolutions [26-01-2013]

Oh, will update the link tomorrow sorry :o

Glad you enjoy them :D

Regards
[Android Themes] Adizzzle:
No worries, and thanks very much!

:)

:beer: "We can't stop here, this is Bat Country!" :beer:
[Android Themes] RomWiz:
Fixed the WinPhone link for 800x1280 :)
[Android Themes] RomWiz:
Hi!

If you wounder why this isn't updated is because i am very busy with school and stuff right now and i don't have much time to work!

Hope you understand this :)

/Daniel
[Android Themes] RomWiz:
Sv: [Bootanimations] [All resolutions [26-01-2013]

You can expect something this weekend :)

Cheers

Daniel
[Android Themes] Contivity:
Can I get the matrix in Red and 1280x768 ? Thanks!

EDIT: Where do you get the avatar from? I've seen so many of these avatar but don't know where they get them from.
[Android Themes] Cooptx:
Can you help me fix this boot animation? The second part of it is not showing...

http://db.tt/LfdTlpkt
[Android Themes] RomWiz:
Sv: [Bootanimations] [All resolutions [26-01-2013]

Yes you can :)

It is from faceyourmanga.com ;)

I'll do what i can ;)

Cheers

Daniel
[Android Themes] Contivity:
Thanks a lot kind Sir
[Android Themes] RomWiz:
like this? http://d-h.st/TXY