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[HD2 General] Archer:
Ah - I see what you're saying now. Sorry, I misunderstood.

Have you looked at MaxManila at all? That does exactly what you're asking.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=551489

Hope this helps :)
[HD2 General] snerkler:
Cheers, I'll have a look into this :)
[Nexus One General] Kermee:
Hi All,

I've never tried it with my older G1, but does the N1 using the included media player send META data over BT/A2DP when being used?

In my 2010 Lexus HS250h stereo, when playing back MP3 files that have proper META data on a BlackBerry 9700, the "Title", "Artist", and "Album" are properly displayed on the HUD. However, when using the N1, I get no such information but at least the handsfree controls works (start, stop, trickplay, etc.)

Is this a limitation of the BT stack that's in the N1 or just a software implementation issue (music player)?

Thanks!

Cheers,

Kermee
[Nexus One General] melterx12:
Im guessing its a software limitation - the music player app doesn't seem to have had much work put behind it. :)

I really hope they update the music player app in the future and implement that sleek look of the menus and GUI from the gallery app.
[HD2 General] mhmobile:
Hi,

I've used SPB backup for years on my PDA's so when I backed up my HD2, everything looked like it backed up ok. Had to hard reset the HD2 but didn't think much about it because I had a backup exe. Ran the exe twice and nothing changed. Im pretty sure I have the latest version that is compatible with WM 6.5.

Do you have to turn off HT sense in order for the back up to work properly?

I've read in the forum that others have had good luck with Sprite, anyone use either of these programs successfully?

Thanks for any insight you can provide

Mike
[HD2 General] Som30ne:
I used SPB successfully, except for the fact that when sync'ing after restore, the PC does not recognize the device as a device that was already connected, and sets up a new Mobile-pc connection (which makes a second connection on the mobile, and can cause problem sync'ing mail).

I have read that others had problems with restored SMSs when using SPB, I did not check that.

I had a VERY BAD experience with the Sprite backup.

I just would NOT restore the contacts and calendar data,

and messed up the multi-language support after ROM upgrade,

no matter what restore method I selected.

So -

in my experience concludes that - NO backup program is reliable.
[HD2 General] Archer:
Depending on what you want from your backup solution, Microsoft MyPhone is particularly good!

It syncs data to & from an online store where you can view it via a web interface. You can sync your data with MyPhone, hard reset the device, sync your data again and it's just back.

What's more, you can set it to automatically sync data on a periodic basis. I have it run a sync at 4am every day, and it's only ever failed a couple of times, and I've been using it for over 6 months now!

Have a look at it - it should be on your phone, but it's in the marketplace if it's not there. Alternatively, just google MyPhone.

Hope this helps :)
[HD2 General] Som30ne:
Yeah, right,

just the small fact they dont back up the data on their servers make it just as unreliable.

(The server crashed no too long ago, and they had no backup, and many users lost their data)

http://www.securecomputing.net.au/N...rver-failure-causes-smartphone-data-loss.aspx

http://www.scmagazineus.com/microsoft-server-failure-causes-sidekick-data-loss/article/152114/
[HD2 General] Archer:
If you rely 100% on a backup then you are gonna get screwed sometimes. Like I said, mine syncs daily, so even if it didn't work for a couple of days I wouldn't actually lose any data unless my phone went down.

So basically, if everything fails then yes, you'll lose your data.

Anyway, neither of the articles you linked even mentions the MyPhone service.

Thanks for the info though :)
[HD2 General] wacky.banana:
Just as a matter of interest, cloud services like MyPhone seem to be on the increase. However who is asking the questions of these service providers as to how safe and secure our data really is?

So if I upload a thousand contacts onto MyPhone how do I know that someone isn't going to get their hands on that data or, worse still, use it for either commercial advantage or nefarious purposes?

I am not against cloud services per se; however these services, including MyLocation, seem to be getting accepted without any of us either fully understanding how secure all this data is, who actually holds it, what the impacts are on our right to privacy, etc, etc.

Just asking the question chaps. Interested in your sensible views.

WB
[HD2 General] samsamuel:
I'm with you, WB, I suspect we (the global "we") are losing our grip on our data and privacy without even realising it.

personally I just sync with outlook for contacts and mails and I backup outlook every week or so. I doubt ill use cloud services for some time to come.
[HD2 General] gdayhtc:
hey dude, i am using spb backup i hard reset lots of times because i trial lots of softwares, till this date never had any problems! SPB been really reliable
[HD2 General] gregwee:
I've been using SK Tools to backup my HD2 since I got it. It works fine with the HD2 except for one small but weird issue.

The first time I restored a backup from SK Tools, it restored everything just fine, except, when in ActiveSync, I could not copy or write to the phone, nor could I install new software on the phone. It seems like the permissions on the phone had been changed to "Read Only" for all files and folder. However, if I then connected the HD2 to my PC, but select it to connect as an external drive, I could then perform read/write data from/to the SD card. However, if I started to install a new .cab file from the SD card it would still fail during installation.

The way to overcome this issue, was for me to perform a hard reset, connect the phone to my PC with ActiveSync, perform a read/write to/from the phone, then after that, do the restore with SK Tools. If a file had been read and written to the phone/SD card with Activesync prior to the restore, it would then restore perfectly, and everything will be back to normal.

Other than this one weird issue, I haven't had any problems with using SK Tools for backup.
[HD2 General] manilla:
Had always good experience with Sprite Backup, used it on "O2 Orbit II", HTC Touch HD, and now using Sprite Backup on HD2.

On HD2 i didn't need a Image restore yet, but I do not expect to get a problem in this case.

File restore worked well!

Using the default Sprite Backup configuration contacts, calendar and tasks will not be backed up, because in the case of a Image restore Sprite-Software says you can get double entries afterwards when sync with Outlook.

manilla
[HD2 General] mhmobile:
Thanks all for your input, maybe this was just a glitch. I'll stick with SPB unless it happens again...
[HD2 General] Tigger01:
I've tried Sprite Backup and SPB Backup to get my call history and SMS's on to my HD2 (from a TyTN2) but have a problem with the results form both. Messages display in the Sense tab, and in the "all messages" list if the traditional non-conversational view mode is used they all display correctly and can be opened and viewed. If I leave the phone in conversation view however, I can't view any of the conversations. The conversations appear in the list, but if I tap any of them it goes straight bcak to the Sense tab showing the newest message. Photos for contacts are also not displayed against the conversations. If I send a text to someone it starts a new conversation and displays the photo. These new conversations open properly when you go back to them.

I can't work out what is causing this, anyone else had this problem?
[General Accessories] bonedaddy659:
I have a dead micro sd card that I'm more then certain the Controller has burnt out. I was going to try to replace the controller with another but am having no luck finding the same make/model. Two questions.

1.Does size matter? I can only find a few 16gb cards and don't want to spend that much. Could I use the controller from a smaller say 1gb card?

2.Class... As you may know there are different classes of SD card that characterize the read write speeds. The dead card is a class 2 controller. Again I cannot find a SD card with a class 2 controller. Can I use a Class 6, or any other? Thought I'd ask before I try.

Thanks for your time,

B
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Themes and Apps] Monotonyallthetime:
Has anyone else had this problem?

Every time I open Google Maps, on my Tmo TP2, it wont load maps or traffic unless I have GPS turned OFF. I noticed the signal icon on the top right of the screen turns to the "!" meaning "no signal" as soon as i turn off the gps, i will regain the signal within a minute or two.

This has happened to me once before, and i finally had to hard reset my tp2, we all know how much of a pain it is trying to re-set up your phone the way you like it.

Does anyone have any idea what could cause this? :confused:
[HD2 General] nicelad_uk:
Hi all,

I've managed to get my Google Calendars syncing with my phone now both ways, so I can view 5 calendars on my phone. They sync 2 way and do it very well!

The only thing I'm wanting to do is when creating a new Calendar appointment in HTC Sense, it has default categories of "None", "Business", "Holiday", "Personal" and "Seasonal".

I need to be able to change these so I can put the actual Calendar name in and create new appointments on my phone that will Sync to google.

Anyone got any idea's how I can change these? Haven't been able to find anything so far :(
[HD2 General] MuadDib59:
Try to use the outook mobile calendar ... There you can introduce new categories but they are not used by the HTC agenda. Maybe are read by Google Sync ?
[HD2 General] nicelad_uk:
Cheers for that. The Categories are in the Pocket Outlook Calendar and if I use those, it syncs correctly. The only problem is the HTC Calendar version, it has the default categories only.

Shame
[HD2 General] MuadDib59:
I agree with you. I posted yesterday evening a question to HTC support to known if we can change the proposed categories into Sense because it's a Sense limitation (same problem with groups into the contacts).

I will keep you informed.
[HD2 General] jexxer:
Hi. How did you manage to sync multiple calendars by categories with google cal?

Please explain.
[HD2 General] geekyhawkes:
Id love to know the same as jexxer as well. I have only managed to sync 1 google calendar at a time as well.
[HD2 General] GregorVucajnk:
I would appreciate an answer to this question as well. Cheers,

g
[HD2 General] chris5304:
I use www.nuevasync.com Push email, syncs tasks with Toodledo as well as multiple Google calendars, not free though.
[HD2 General] omneity:
I'd like to see a workaround for this too, I use David Allen's GTD methodology and I'd like to change the default categories so that match the ones I use on my Outlook calendar. As it is the default categories sync OK with Outlook, but I don't understand why HTC hard-coded them so they can't be changed.

Otherwise the calendar app is pretty good. There aren't any really good, 3rd party, finger-friendly calendars available at the moment.
[HD2 General] DR400:
Hi,

No answer to your problem but a question ... How did you manage to sync your google calendars ? For the time being, there is just one (the default one attahced to my google gmail account) which can be synced, the others won't show up in pocket informant ... Your input is more than welcome. Thx in advance !
[HD2 General] GLO:
How do you sync up nuevasync to sync multiple google calendars

and does it stii keep them separate after syncing.
[HD2 General] KingTutt_junior:
Change Calendar Category

Not a real solution, but the best (only) solution I found so far:

change manila calendar categories
[General Accessories] freddan101:
Hi!

I've been using Plantronics' Discovery series for years and tried out the 975 recently. Though I liked the design, the volume was far to loud with all the phones I tried it with (HTC Hero, TyTN and SE K610). As I have tinnitus I'm quite sensitive and need to be able to set a low volume.

So now I instead have my eyes on the Blueant Q1 as I've read lot of good things about the brand. I wonder if anybody is using this handsfree and could give some feedback? As you understand from above I'm specially interested in how low you can set the volume and how many steps/settings the volume buttons have (the 975 has only three). How loud are the voice prompts from the handsfree itself (possible to turn off)?

Thanks in advance!

/Fred
[Nexus One General] Seraph321:
So I bought my first non-WM smartphone. Below is documentation of my quest to replace, and surpass, the experience I was used to with my Touch Diamond 2 running Windows Mobile 6.5. I am what you would probably call a windows mobile 'power user'. I've been averaging about one new WM phone every 6 months since 2005, most of them HTC. But I always keep up on what the other platforms are doing. This is just the first time I've taken the leap, and I quickly became aware of what new doors Android opened for me in just the first few hours of using the Nexus One. The OS is nice, but like most people, it really comes down to the apps for me.

I was initially thinking I'd do a big blog review, but I've run out of motivation. There's plenty of info on the Nexus One hardware and Android out there, so I don't need to rehash that stuff. What I haven't seen a lot of, though, is detailed accounts of people switching and what exactly they found.

There remains a couple major things missing from Android. The lack of an OCS client is probably the biggest one for me professionally, but since it's a Microsoft product, I don't see that changing any time soon. That and the lack of xvid playback will keep me carrying around my TD2 as backup for the foreseeable future. But other than that, I'm extremely happy and will definitely be sticking with the Nexus for a while. The next post will be a comprehensive list of (practically) every app I've installed, what they do for me, and how they compare to their WM counterparts (if there are any).

On to the apps...
[Nexus One General] kozm0naut:
For a true windows power-user, it's worth shelling out the <$10 for Remote RDP. It works incredibly well, even when connecting to my Windows 7 PC from 3G across town (or presumably, the world).

The ability to USE MY HOME PC from ANYWHERE WITH NET ACCESS...

Absolutely incredible for a phone..

EDIT: my home net speed is pretty quick, which owes to fast remote access. Wifi will always be fast, though, and that's what this app is really designed for.
[Nexus One General] Seraph321:
Good recommendation. Just downloaded the Remote RDP demo. Seems to work well.
[Nexus One General] wick12345:
Thank you for the run down... I just made the switch myself and a number of the apps you mentioned helped me fill some of my void from WM. I'm still a little pissed about the exchange issues but the real truth is any company I work for issues me a blackberry and doesn't allow other devices to connect to thier servers. I worked for one midsized company once that let me and that was the only time I was completely in love with my WM device. Since my personal email is through gmail the nexus one is really amazing as my personal phone.
[Nexus One General] galaxys:
Good Stuff! I'm in the same boat WM to Android and no turning back :) I'll check out some of the apps u listed...

One thing I'm looking for is a widget with power/memory/storage/sd gauges.

Always had this on the wm home for reference & cool stats!
[Nexus One General] flarbear:
If you geocache then GeoBeagle is the other main geocaching app. I don't cache much any more, but I have tried GeoBeagle and liked it, though I can't compare it to GCDroid...
[Nexus One General] zquestz:
Wanted to say thanks for the excellent app list. Touchdown is awesome. A way for me to connect to work without merging my exchange contacts with the rest of my phone. Now thats a win!
[Nexus One General] d.cortez:
@Seraph321 - want to add my thanks for your app info. i'll be getting an N1 soon and knowing there are options to some of my "must haves" apps/features/functionality (e.g., Exchange) will help shorten my learning curve. i'm not going to abandon WM because it will continue to serve as my work phone. the N1 will be my after work/personal phone until i'm comfortable tweaking Android. that's my plan, but once i have the N1 my plan may change!
[Nexus One General] SpyderMS:
Great write up, and welcome to Android :)

A few suggestions

Text Messaging

The two heavyweights are Chomp SMS and Handcent SMS. Both are considerably better than the default SMS app, it mostly comes down to personal preference.

Browser

Dolphin Browser is hands down the best browser on Android right now. Multi-touch zooming, delicious integration, tabs, themes, and much more.

Flashlight

Do a market search for Nexus One Torch. It utilizes the LED from the camera flash to use as a flashlight. Very bright.

Ringer Management

Locale manages your phone based off time and location. Never used it myself, but heard good things, and I believe it was and Android Developers Challenge winner or something.

Backup

I'm simple and only need to backup text messages (most everything else is stored via SD card or synced with Google anyway). I use SMS Backup to backup my texts to Gmail, and it works fantastic. Uploads directly to my mail account, archives the texts, puts them in threads according to contact, tags them, and marks them as read. I can then easily search my text conversations from my phone or desktop browser via Gmail, and don't have to worry about deleting conversations from my phone and losing something. I've never used g-backup, so it may have this function already.

Twitter

I've tried a couple Twitter apps (not Seismic, though I'll be trying that next) and have landed on Swift, which currently is the fastest, and the best looking Twitter app I've used. I'm not a giant twitter user, so I don't know if it supports all the features any other apps might, but it works great for me, and would recommend it.

That's all for now. I don't have my phone next to me or I'd give it a quick run through and suggest something you might be missing, but I'll have to do that another time.

As for getting multi-touch support in google maps, the browser, and gallery... just wait, it's been hacked in for the G1/MT3G, it will certainly be hacked in for the Nexus One.
[Nexus One General] kozm0naut:
I'm still up in the air between ASTRO File Manager and Linda File Manager, but a file manager is an important addition to your tools, if you plan on keeping a lot of documents/files on board. Additionally, I know at least Linda has the DownloadCrutch functionality, associating itself with every filetype so that the browser will allow you to download such. To me, this last bit is essential.
[Nexus One General] cottinghamm:
Great stuff, I think a lot of people will be going from WM to Nexus because MS have failed to deliver for so long & there is now a great alternative with an OS that can be modded and a really cool handset.

So far I am happy to leave the N1 standard (not rooted) and play with apps - it is a real joy to have so many available & a single source for them.

Never going back !
[Nexus One General] clamchauda:
+1 for Dolphin Browser... definitely a big step up over the default browser IMHO
[Nexus One General] bofslime:
Personally, I find the text bubbles childish and cheesy. I much prefer the stock sms app with sms popup.
[Nexus One General] The Jones:
I tend to agree though why doesnt the icon to the app on my home screen tell me how many unread SMS there are?
[Nexus One General] SpyderMS:
SMS Count :)

ok, at work with nothing to do, so I browsed through my phone, and here's a couple Apps you may be interested in. Some of these are useful, some are just kind of cool :)

AudioManager Widget

Nice little app that lets you adjust all your volume levels easily and quickly.

AppControl - Full Version

Best app manager I've used. Really fast, nice interface, and lots of options.

Barcode Scanner

Barcode scanning from the phone is fantastic. It's very pronounced in the Android community as well. You'll see barcodes not only on these forums, but on App websites like AndroLib.com, which let you scan the barcode, and instantly be linked to a website or Android Market page. It's not only useful on the Nexus One's 5mp camera and 1GHz processor either. Worked great on my G1.

Google Goggles

Take a picture of just about anything, and Google will search for relevant results.

Google Sky Map

Virtual Planetarium on your phone.

Layar Reality Browser 3.0

Augmented Reality browser. Displays information about objects in front of you overlayed on the camera display.

Pkt Auctions for eBay

If you use eBay at all, this is a great companion tool.

Shazam

Lets you identify music being played around you by letting your phone listen to and analyze it.
[Nexus One General] j.books:
handcent settings -> conversation style.

handcent has a ton of settings options, including different settings for individual contacts (conversation style, font, notification tone, etc)
[Nexus One General] Seraph321:
Thanks for all the suggestions. I've already spent too much work time today finding and installing the ones I like. :)

I don't actually do THAT much texting, so I'm sticking with the stock sms app for now, but I did install sms popup and set my girlfriend to popup. That's convenient.

Someone mentioned SMS backup, and yes, g-backup does the same thing only for more data, but they both need a scheduling option.

I see the nexus one torch app requires rooted access. I'm no stranger to hacking my gadgets, but this app (plus tethering, and maybe installing to the sd card) are the only things I've seen so far that have me interested in doing it. Can anyone provide some examples of why they consider rooting a must?
[Nexus One General] SpyderMS:
You mentioned Wi-Fi tethering already, but that reason alone is a pretty big reason. You may also want to theme your phone. Any kind of advancements that developers like Cyanogen come out with will require root as well. Cyanogen is known for pushing the envelope, helping to increase speed, and overall functionality of the G1, and other devices; not to mention you will get features from new versions of Android faster than those without root. I'm sure there are other reasons to, these are just off the top of my head. A lot of people are waiting until someone finds out how to reverse the bootloader unlocking process before they root, in order to preserve their warranty, and that's certainly a good idea if you don't have a lot of use for root at the moment. I did it, like most people that did, just because I can.
[Nexus One General] Seraph321:
I'll make sure to watch the Cyanogen stuff closely. I never followed the G1 enhancements, so I guess I don't know what to expect. Sounds like it's likely I'll do it at some point though.

Is it easy to get all your apps, especially the ones that you paid for, back on your phone after rooting? Does the marketplace just remember it all and let you re-download?

I should just search for these answers. :)
[Nexus One General] The Jones:
Great suggestion, thanks :) I still cant get used to the idea that for almost anything I want "there is an app for that".