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[Windows 8 General] Brad387:
The two mice look, frankly, awful. The touch-pad is a very nice idea once you learn the shortcuts, but its performance in traditional applications that need a left and right click at the same time (such as games) is going to be poor. Thanks for the suggestions though.

I want a form of input for Windows 8 that either is, or closely mimicking that of, a touch-screen whilst still offering the traditional input that I need for games and also retaining a reasonable price. Until I can find such a thing, I shall never be upgrading to Windows 8.
[Windows 8 General] link68759:
Are you serious? I mean, if you don't have $40 to spare, fine. But your decision on whether or not to upgrade to a faster, slimmer version of windows is hanging on something so trivially stupid as, "I need to buy another device because I've convinced myself that touch input is the only way to use 8"! You do realize you can turn off anything that you think "requires touch"? Did you read my post, which mostly consisted of me explaining why it's stupid to think you need touch for any of it?

That touch mouse is ridiculously silly. Do you realize you could just buy a gaming mouse with extra buttons, then map all the "touch gestures" to each button? Basing your decision on something so incredibly arbitrary is... frustrating.

Touch input is *NOT REQUIRED*.

Get the Logitech G700 if you don't have a gaming mouse yet- honestly there is no other mouse comparable on the market (unless you need an MMO mouse, that's a different beast).
[Windows 8 General] Brad387:
Am I serious in that the lack of an input system I am comfortable with using for an operating system puts me off of said operating system? Absolutely. I have seen videos about using Windows 8 with traditional mice and, frankly, it looks a less than desirable experience. How you interact with an operating system, despite your strange reaction to my issues, are actually really important.
[Windows 8 General] link68759:
Sorry I edited a lot and didn't realize you already replied, go read my post again.

For the record, you can disable all the "touch" things and it behaves exactly like 7. In fact if you don't use metro at all, you don't even need to access the related metro commands... So I fail to see what the issue is.

Also, I assume you were watching videos of someone moaning about how excruciating it is. Self confirmation bias isn't research.
[Windows 8 General] Brad387:
I like the new Metro UI, but just feel that I may need a slightly better form of input. If I want the same Windows 7 UI, I'd just keep Windows 7.
[Windows 8 General] link68759:
There is a lot more to 8 than just the superficial UI additions, is my point. The under the hood improvements are very good and well worth snatching while 8 is still $40.

To name a few changes; generally faster and more optimized, uses less RAM, and the entire graphics subsystem has been rewritten, so when NVidia gets around to taking advantage of the new features with their drivers, we should see better gaming performance too.
[Windows 8 General] Brad387:
My other worries are regarding drivers. I don't want to upgrade and lose drivers for my laptop, which would be a nightmare. Also, software support seems pitiful at the moment. Does Steam and iTunes work on Windows 8? Finally, do you need a Microsoft account to utilise Windows 8?

But, back on topic, I'd still rather just keep to Windows 7 unless I can actually enjoy the new UI. Windows 9, or whatever it is likely to be called, should be released next year as part of Microsoft's new annual upgrade plan for Windows and I will likely just get that or even the one after that. The performance increase might be there, but I haven't read of any performance increases on Windows 8 anywhere. "No UI = No New OS" is my policy here. I want the Metro UI, but a nice form of input with it.

All I need is a touch mouse that allows for all the otherwise touch-screen Windows 8 gestures, but still retains physical left and right mouse buttons for gaming. After that, I am sold so long as everything in terms of drivers and stuff checks out.
[Windows 8 General] JihadSquad:
I am running Steam on W8 fine. I don't use iTunes, but there haven't been any complaints yet. Most games I have tried run on W8, with the exception of Command & Conquer Generals. Whats's this about the annual upgrade plan, by the way? Also trackpad drivers for Windows 8 have Windows 8 gestures built in (if it is a Synaptics trackpad you should have no issues). Finally, if you are worried about losing W7, you can just dual boot.

And fyi, I am not a fanboy. I would rather use Linux if I could, but until there is software and driver support for what I do, that is not going to happen.
[Windows 8 General] Brad387:
http://www.theverge.com/2012/11/28/3693368/windows-blue-update-low-cost

So, my trackpad built into my Acer which is a Synaptics will gain all the Windows 8 gestures?
[Windows 8 General] JihadSquad:
If Acer has released drivers for it. My Thinkpad did not get drivers until about a month after RTM, but I would expect any decent manufacturer to have them out. If not, the generic Synaptics drivers work, but some trackpads may have issues.

If you are planning to dual boot the system, you may want to check this out first. Set it up in dual boot and see if everything works. If you are satisfied, you can install Pro over it. http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/evalcenter/jj554510.aspx
[Windows 8 General] link68759:
Software support is pitiful? Literally almost nothing in regard to how a program runs has changed. If itunes doesn't work that's because itunes is a crappy piece of **** software. Steam has never not worked, idk where you heard that. As far as I can tell, everything that worked on 7 will work on 8, with the obvious exception of 7 tweakUI and related customization utilities.

As for an MS acount, no you don't need one. You can create a local account just like you always could, and if you want you can log into the store with an MS account, so you can still use metro without tying your local account to the MS account. But if you do this you obviously lose the neat sync features.

As for the mouse, trust me when I say you do not want to buy into a gimmicky piece of hardware like that. If you find something, it's not going to be suitable for gaming as the hardware will probably be pretty shoddy. I don't know why you keep insisting that you need touch input, I've tried to tell you but you just won't listen! Touch input is just unnecessary! It's not going to add to your windows 8 experience in any significant way. Save yourself the money, just get a conventional mouse from razer or logitech. Stop convincing yourself that the input is "touch based"- the mouse actually uses different gestures than the touch input does so each new addition can be accessed by mouse gesture or touch gesture. Insisting that you need touch to use it the touch way is just stupid.

"No UI = No New OS"

You are the worst type of person. It's that kind of horrible attitude that turns good software into ****. Behind the scenes improvements and minor efficiency optimizations to the established UI(s) is what the focus should be. I'm not even going to try and explain to you why that's so stupid...

/abandon thread
[Windows 8 General] dazza9075:
If you have a synaptic touch pad on your laptop aready then just download the latest drivers, they work fine, to be honestmate you've read to much in to the touch centric UI its just as easy with a keyboard an mouse, use it, learn it, and I promise once you get the Hang of it you won't miss the touch screen, that then allows you to freely learn the OS an when your ready you can buy a new laptop or tablet when the time an price is right for you, don't believe all the negativity you read on this, its almost all complete FUD
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fireice7:
I have a few questions about removing bloatware from the stock ROM.

1) The guide here suggests removing the apk from the system partition. What about all the other installation files and data? How do you remove that?

2) Would using the uninstall option in titanium backup be better?

3) (For apps that are in /system but have been updated) Is is better to use titanium backup's "integrate update onto ROM" option or manually move the apk from data to system?

Thanks :)
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SammiSaysHello:
i would remove bloatware with titanium back-up. But an even better option would be to install a stock-ics-based custom rom which has all bloatware removed :)
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] TheHaso:
1. Use titanium backup to clear app data before uninstall.

2. Use titanium

3. Do it like you want. Titanium may be more easier
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zolaisugly:
Or use an app called system cleanup free from play store it gives you brief description of what each file is and if safe to remove, and it will delete all related data
[Xperia Arc Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] SXUsr:
With 44 posts you could/should have asked your question on the thread you've linked to.
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] User 2012:
no gingerbread rom replacement after 4 years? terrible.
[Touch Pro, Fuze General] R^7Z:
It is sad that after 2 years, it pretty much halted but on the other side of things, it was probably for the better.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] whiteguypl:
So lets get this list going. Name them and ill add them to the list. In alphabetical particular order.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Murasakiii:
Zen Bound 2.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] droidmakespwn:
You can find almost any apk on Google but that is stealing. Support developers please.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] whoamanwtf:
CONTRACT KILLER ZOMBIES 2 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.glu.ckzombies2

Looks amazing on our phones and runs great, this is not a linear shooter like the others were this is a rull on FPS/RPG you actually control your character and run around.

Zenonia 5 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gamevil.zenonia5.global

Also fun and looks great on our phones, a hack n slash RPG

Trillian https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ceruleanstudios.trillian.android

Great multi messenger, doesn't use a ton of battery/data/resources and logs into everything!
[AT&T LG Optimus G] DeathmonkeyGTX:
Promoting wareZ is a blatant violation of xda rules :-\
[AT&T LG Optimus G] VannMannE39:
Best Games:

cs portable

tank hero

zynga poker

uno

drag racing

Best Apps:

8 Tracks

Pandora Unlimited

Torque Pro

Better Battery Stats

Xbox SmartGlass

AnTuTu Benchmark

Clock Q

Speed Test

XDA

HandCent Sms

Reddit =]

that about sums it up for me
[AT&T LG Optimus G] Murasakiii:
Everyone can relax now.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] adfurgerson:
I like xScope browser.
[AT&T LG Optimus G] BoostedSR20:
Don't play many games on the phone (I do the games on the tablet), but I usually always have:

Wordsmith

Dragon Play Hold'Em

Tactikon

And some revolving variant of an old ported game. Currently Duke Nukem 3D. (was Max Payne, GTA, Doom, Quake, etc..)

Apps for me that aren't mentioned:

DeskSMS (by Koush)

Root Exloprer

ES Explorer

IMO

PerfMon (by Chainfire)

dSploit

CPUspy

Torque
[AT&T LG Optimus G] drwario:
I like grabitron

the best phone ever
[AT&T LG Optimus G] elvelozpotosino:
Do you have a link for the hacked TALK app

Sent from my OG
[AT&T LG Optimus G] whiteguypl:
Rooted -Terminal emulator or adb shell

su
sqlite3 /data/data/com.google.android.gsf/databases/gservices.db﻿ "insert into overrides (name, value) values ('gtalk_vc_wifi_only', 'false')";
reboot
[AT&T LG Optimus G] elvelozpotosino:
i cant get this to work. maybe im not doing something right
[AT&T LG Optimus G] abraxo:
Nba jam and pes2012 art both solid games. I also use b/r team stream and evernote with applock
[Windows Phone 8 General] XATAGuy:
Skype v People Hub????

I believe this has been discussed before, but I can’t find it. I have added Skype on my WP8 AT&T Nokia Lumina 920. In so doing, it looks like, without giving me a choice, Skype integrated my Skype contacts with the contacts in my People Hub. Now my Skype contact list appears to have duplicate entries and my People Hub tile is shuffling what I believe are everyone’s Skype photos.

I don’t want this. Is there any way to make it stop?

Also, I thought that if I let Skype run in the background that it would wake up the phone if I received a Skype call. This does not seem to be the case. Does anyone know what’s up with this?

Thanks!
[Windows Phone 8 General] aptness leaderships:
I would like to know that answer too. I also let Skype use lock screen quick status, but that doesn't appear to do anything.
[Windows Phone 8 General] DroidXero:
Not sure if this is what you're after, but to stop the issue with the People app have you tried going to:

People - 3 Dot Menu (bottom right of screen) - Settings - Filter My Contacts and then unselect Skype from the list of contacts to display?
[Windows Phone 8 General] XATAGuy:
Hmmmm………. Good suggestion. We are moving in the correct direction. Progress made. This action definitely solved the issue of unwanted photos appearing on my People Hub live tile. All of the contacts from my People Hub are still integrated into my Skype contacts. On a hunch, removed and reinstalled Skype with the new People Hub setting. No Help.

Thank you for the help!

Dave
[Windows Phone 8 General] DroidXero:
No worries, glad I could help a bit. As for the Skype problem, I done a quick search and this Microsoft Support page seems to have something about filtering contacts in Skype:

https://support.skype.com/en/faq/FA12176/how-do-i-manage-my-contacts-in-skype-for-windows-phone-8#3

Hope that helps.
[Windows Phone 8 General] StevieBallz:
You can change the Link-Status of each contact by opening it and pressing the "chain-button" on the App Bar (bottom). There you can unlink them. If it's mainly the pictures that you want to change you can press edit, then on the picture and select the data source from which you want to use the pic (GMail/Exchange/Skype/Facebook).
[Windows Phone 8 General] TKD Fusion:
If you use the contact with the picture you want (not skype) as the contact to click the link button to link it to skype you "should" get the primary contact's (not skype) picture to show up, while still having skype be linked.

Also, when you have contacts linked, you can edit the contact and choose the picture you want to show up (ie, FB picture or skype picture)
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cheet0z:
Hello, Yesterday I tried to install modded version of google play store, and it didn't turn out very well .. It now keeps on force closing and i can't even download apps or even open it .. it just keeps on force closing, I tried to clear it's cache and it works only for a couple of seconds then it goes back to force closing .. Also tried to uninstall it and get a clean copy and install it, but i get the same problem ..

what should I do ? :(
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cheet0z:
Upppppppp :(
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] yahyoh:
go to setting - manage apps - all - find play store - force close it the choose clear data :)
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cheet0z:
I already tried that but after that it runs for a couple of seconds and then it force closes again, also when I try to install an app from my pc it force closes .. :(

Thanks for trying <3 :(
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cheet0z:
Uppppppppppp :(
[Galaxy Note II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Cheet0z:
Ok solved I renamed the google play apk file in System/app to Vending.apk, While the tutorial said that Jellybean users should rename it to Phonesky.apk
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] vrienduinen:
Just got my device activated on Ting and it seems to be working great. Bought a used E4GT off swappa. I filled out Tings request to be in the beta for BYOD and got a message that I could activate it. I followed the links and all went well. I did need to update my profile on the phone, but after that it works. Data and 4G are working and with how I use my phone this is much cheaper.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] garwynn:
Nice! Heard this was coming but didn't know they were doing betas!

Might have to really consider this....
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] Snazarian:
I just checked it out.....what a ripoff.

Their default layout when you check out "Plans" is 500Minutes, 4000 text messages, and 1Gb of data. Most people go over 500 megs easy..and with sprints free mobile to mobile, you would have to count that too as part of your total minutes. 4000 text messages seems excessive, even for heavy texters. 1Gb of data seems too low for the average user.......so lets adjust this, shall we??

1000 minutes (minimum)

+ 2000 text messages

+ 2Gb of data

=

$74 per month.

Lets just your a heavy phone user

2000 mins, 2000 text and 2Gb data

=

$94 per month
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] garwynn:
You'd be surprised... Not everyone actually does need that kind of data.

Here's my example. Now keep in mind I don't pay for calls to Japan landlines, which is at least 200 minutes a month.

But look at the difference... that works just fine for me.

Add BYOD and I'm set... can't do that with my current MVNO!
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] DaveVQ:
They also credit you on months where you don't use all of it.

On Sprint I average

300 minutes

900 texts

1Gb data.

So I could get away with probably a $65 plan...better than the $80 I'm paying now. Though T-mobile's unlimited pay as you go plan is better and same price virtually.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cytherian:
The thing that is appealing about Ting is that whatever "plan" you pick is just the starter. It's initially tier based and variable depending upon what you use, split out by voice, text, and data. See below:

As you can see, the lowest tier is the "XS" which is $0. You do have to pay a base line $6/mo, plus regulatory fees/taxes, which shouldn't amount to more than $9.

If you start with "Large" across the board, it's $50 (+$6). That sets you for 1000 minutes, 2000 texts, and 1000Mb of data on your account. Now lets say you use only 450 minutes. That put you in the "Medium" tier, which is $9. So, you get credited $9 and then next cycle you're automatically put on the Medium tier.

Where Ting kind of "gets you" is when you cross over into the next tier. If you use 500 minutes, you're billed $9. If you use 501 minutes, it's $18. So, if you're someone who just wants a phone to keep for very low usage, you may get by with $0 in voice/minutes if you don't make any calls or text. But one call or one text and each of those is now $3. So, you probably won't want Ting for an emergency or "seldom use" phone.

Text messages are cheap. But where voice and data are concerned, crossing over a tier gets expensive. So, it would be important to watch your data and minutes as you get close. If you rarely come close to crossing into a higher tier or are just very good about watching it, you could save quite a bit of money compared to your recurring contract plan with a big carrier, like Sprint.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cas8180:
Virgin mobile and boost have better plans then that....
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] garwynn:
Possibly... but they don't support BYOD.

The idea, as far as I've heard, is that you'll be able to bring any CDMA device on Sprint's bands and use it, regardless of who it came from. Not sure how that's going to work with previous ESN assignments but supposedly that too has been resolved.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] daniel4653:
Yeah this one seems expensive. My friends have vigin and only pay $30 a month. I on the other hand. Use about 1500 mins a Month. About 10,000 messages and 10-13gb of data
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] cas8180:
Ya I get that. But a lot of people will just flash to these providers. I think the BYOD might be more of a gimmick? I dont know there are better ways to save money and run your own device if you are diligent you can figure them out...
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] vjolt830:
yup
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] vrienduinen:
Open Beta

I agree this is not a good deal for high users. But for me with most of my time on wifi and limited phone and text, i get by for about $25 a month.

I also looked into the surcharges. They vary quite a bit by state, but in Michigan it works out to about 10%. Ting will tell you what they will be for you if you put in a request to their help desk.

The beta is now open to all. Seven devices are now supported for BYOD.

If you signup, hit this link to get me some extra credits.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] kthejoker20:
Just so you know, with Ting. you only pay for what you use.

So if you don't use all the minutes, text, or data, you get credited back next month.

So it is way cheaper.
[Samsung Epic 4G Touch] IamFlynn:
I rarely use data too, i usually use wifi whenever i can (killing 2 birds with 1 stone=battery life and better speeds)

I on average use about less than 100mb monthy because at home, school, church, and target i have wifi
[Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini, Mini Pro, Xperia Pro, A] outoflock377:
Maybe someone have a flashable zip of default 2011 xperia's walkman player? (I hate these new ones). My device is LWW, using ICS..
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] tejasd94:
My Nexus 4 has this weird problem which I just started noticing after the update (I updated it immediately after receiving it). Does anyone else face the same issue? imgur(dot)com(slash)99jq5 (New user unable post links)

I'm in the process of ordering a replacement which god knows when I'll receive.
[Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ryan92084:
Just rechecked the whole screen. Using 1 or 2 fingers I have to try quite hard to get it to create any error anywhere.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] neogenyus:
So I found this new version and wanted to share it with you guys.....Aparently it is compatible with a tablet.....because after instalation the small icon in the lower right corner that let's you change the "full screen" dissapered!!!

Have fun!!!
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] Earthdog:
Awesome!!!!!! Been waiting for this.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] mitchellvii:
I like Flipboard but I can't seem to get it to set up folders for me or see my Google reader feeds.

Any help?
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] sharkeecz:
Flipboard for SGN10.1 arrived to Gplay today
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] thas5:
Very nice app indeed. You can tell they put some effort into optimizing it for tablets.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] GETCASHMONEY:
Is it better than pulse? It's been hard for me to switch from that.
[Galaxy Note 10.1 General] Bagbug:
need to be connected to a social network to share an article, no thank you...
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] sehajraj:
Galaxy R - GT-19103

OS - 2.3.5 GB Via Odin (INDIAN VERSION)

BASEBAND-I9103DDKH4

As Soon As I Insert My memory card in my SGR,my keyboard stops coming up and after some time it shows"Sorry process.android stopped working" and keyboard doesn't pops out. :(

I've Restarted And Factory Reset Many Times But Didn't Help.

I've Formatted My SD Card Too.

One more problem is I Cant Place And Receive calls and messages when I Flashed to 2.3.5 GB via odin cause I faced problems In ICS 4.0.4 Via Odin. Signal Strength Is Fine. MY sim is working on other mobiles but no sim is working on mine SGR.

P.S IN ICS ALSO IM NOT ABLE TO PLACE CALLS MESSAGES WITHOUT SD ALSO.

PLEASE REPLY IF ANY SOLUTION EVEN FOR ONE PROBLEM

ANY HELP WOULD BE APPRECIATED

THANKS IN ADVANCE

MANY HOPES FROM XDA:cowboy:
[Samsung Galaxy R i9103] D™:
First, dont make threads for ur each problem. If u have 5, it doesnt mean u will create 5 threads.

I found ur next thread here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=34801164

For ur queries, just clear thr data of ur keyboard and insert the sd card when ur phone is switced off.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pimtweety:
I have bought t game nova 3 on my android but my vriend bought IT on Apple and we cant play togheter online.

We cant find eachother

Dous anyone have a solution