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[Windows Phone 7 General] TheMyx:
True. And as far as I know, every api, design or functional change in Microsoft software has first to be approved by its specific committee. Add the design time before the proposal can be made, its coherent implementation, its intensive testing (especially on WP7)...and a long "implementation" time comes out.

And of course, the deadlines. One good thing about the "digital delivery" era for the businesses is that they can deliver a half-completed software in time, implement what's missing at a later time (or while the software is being distributed/installed) and delivering it with an update. I think that's what they're doing with WP7, to be ready for the planned launch dates (a month or two ahead of them, actually).

It is obvious that there must always be a compromise between usability and...let's say, customizability. Otherwise "they" would give us the phones and we would program our OS byte after byte. Sure, iOS and WP7 have gone for usability over customizability and as a dev/pro/tech-guy one can feel it. But the common user won't (doesn't) miss advanced configuration tools, settings and features - and the apps that would use them, at least in the 90 percent of the cases.

Then you have to add the advantages of a faster certification process (through sandboxed APIs you can automate 6/10 of the steps), and at least a first barrier against piracy (drm management is simpler for a closed platform, and it's really hard for a lot of people to handle a "hacked" OS).

Intresting, I didn't know about that. Can you make some examples? I'm curious.
[Windows Phone 7 General] vetvito:
SPB mobile shell is one.
[Windows Phone 7 General] addicus:
Not that I'm disagreeing with your points but if you are MS looking at Apple's stock right now you aren't giving a **** about the guy that wants what you want. You are going to attack the demographic that is allowing Jobs to get up in these meetings (http://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/mobile/10/18/apple.earnings/index.html?hpt=Mid) and start attacking RIM, Google, Symbian and basically saying you don't exist in this platform you made viable and never will again without ever saying your name. Microsoft is taking it up the rear with no Vaseline and Jobs is making sure everyone knows it.

Beyond that, most business users I know hated using WM. They thought it was confusing and hard to use. I think they are idiots and incorrect, but these are the people making money for Google, Apple and RIM while Microsoft is becoming ever more irrelevant in the smartphone and tablet game. Jobs is leading the way successfully which means innovation and end user control will be going out the way faster and faster as businesses do what they do - play copycat.

Can someone read this article and let me know how they are claiming to move this many iphone4's and ipads because I don't know or see too many people with these devices?
[Windows Phone 7 General] vetvito:
I can't go anywhere without seeing one. I've seen people managing their entire business off an ipad. Go over friends house and the PC isn't on but the ipad is. Even at the barber shop this guy had an ipad up to his ear using it as a phone.

Not to mention all the face time I've been seeing.
[Windows Phone 7 General] vangrieg:
Yeah, I already see these pesky iPads everywhere, and they only sold how many, 4 million of them? Scared to imagine the world in a year from now. :-)

I have no clue where all the android activations go, as I've only seen android phones used two or three times. US must be covered with Droids all over to get the averages right. Or Schmidt is just a schmuck and a liar.
[Windows Phone 7 General] eknutson:
I hear you there - I have my main computer, laptop, iPad, and phone. Each serves its purpose and situation. But I must admit, the iPad has an awesome combo of portability, usability and functionality. I don't take notes in meetings w/ my phone because it's too small. I rarely use my laptop because it's a pain to lug around, plus disconnecting, re-connecting - only use that if I'm doing other work during the meeting.

But the iPad... I take it just about everywhere and it is my go-to device when I'm not in front of my laptop or computer. Brought my phone to the duck blind, and wouldn't think of using the iPad while driving, but other than that I use it more for mobile than my phone, for sure.

(ok, I lied a bit - I do play games on my iPad while I'm sitting in from of my computer =D )
[Windows Phone 7 General] addicus:
I'm not debating it usefulness, I'm saying I've seen one Ipad on the streets but tons of Kindles. I see Iphones but not the IP4. May be all the #'s are coming from the overseas market or something because I'm not being over ran with them here in Southern California like I was with the original Iphone, 3G or 3GS. I do see a lot of Android phones. Everyone thinks I have one with my HD2 and get all excited until I show them my homescreen and they are in wonderment.
[Windows Phone 7 General] luckyuser:
Step backwards!

I totally agree:

- the looks are realy stone-age!This is a lot of work for our desingners here! Here we go again.

- Perfomance could be OK, but when you look at expansion opportunities from 8 Gb its realy Ice -aged:eek:.

What the hell we talking about, I'm finally glad I have 32 GB available for now on my HD2.

-copy/paste issue, incredible, finally glad I have a soft-keyboard that supports this feature.

What on earth will you do with such a phone.

Uh,Uh, oh ya, make a phonecall.:D

In my opinion WM7 is no value for money, I had expected much more than this.

And let's be honest, without XDA-developers a phone would only ring!:D
[Windows Phone 7 General] ericc191:
WP7 isn't going the way of the KIN anytime soon. I think iOS, Android, and now WP7 will coexist nicely.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] almi88:
Anyone here has dead pixels? Or had and managed to exchange their device?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AXIS of Reality:
Mine is completely free of dead pixels, but from what I've seen I get the impression dead or 'stuck' pixels are not as common in AMOLED screens.

I've been very lucky with my gadgets however. Apart from 2 dead pixels on my PSP-1000 and a stuck one on my PSPgo (PSPs have an extreme case of them), I've never had a dead or stuck pixel on any other screen I've had such as monitors, TVs, phones, laptops, iPad, DS, etc. I count myself very fortunate considering the number of complaints I see online.

If you have a dead pixel (pixel is permanently black) or stuck pixel (pixel is stuck lit up on white, red, green or blue), you may be able to exchange it soon after buying it. Some places have a limit of a minimum number of stuck/dead pixels before they'll issue a replacement however.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] futuristicstyles:
Is this possible running froyo?
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jordanetodd:
Are you referring to the oneclick app that was developed for the droid? I vaguely remember that it stopped working after android 2.2 aside from the fact that it was only working with a few htc and moto droid phones excluding the droid X.

EDIT: http://www.intomobile.com/2010/08/0...app-for-motorola-droid-droid-x-and-milestone/

it seems that it was pulled from the market either way. I'm thinking a large amount of n00bs decided to be idiots with this app and ended up bricking their phones, which would be good enough cause for the app to be pulled.
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] futuristicstyles:
No I didn't think it would be that easy I was thinking about using an app to use adb or something
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] futuristicstyles:
Oh yea I forgot to say I'm using a Evo
[EVO 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] futuristicstyles:
Sorry not adb I meant a terminal emulator
[HD2 General] Psyrecx:
Is there anyway to set custom SMS tones for each contact in WM or on this phone?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LeeRiley:
Hi all, okay so I had an X10 mini and brought an X10 on ebay, swapped my sim over and immediatly wanted a few apps installed but when it came down to it, I actually have NO option for data traffic in my 'Mobile Networks' section of the phone, surely this isn't right? Anyone experienced the same thing or anyone know of a solution or resolution for this problem?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bazzatron:
This?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LeeRiley:
eah that's how mine looks, however I've got no net, ve been on the phone to orange and they don't know why? Should it look like that then?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] chaostimmy:
MMS and data!? This is internet connection! !! I don't really get your problem...
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bazzatron:
Have you run the "Auto internet settings" wizard?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rockjock007:
I am unlocked and debranded but I do not get the option to set the auto Internet setting option

any clues?
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] casianm:
Your apn settings could.be wrong
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lixx:
What network are you on? Data is enabled there, you probably don't have the APN for it is all.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] LeeRiley:
Casianm, correct I didn't have the correct apn settings. Thanks all sorted now.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nimche:
Are you also on the last update? 026? Some of the option were fixed in later updates.
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Djd10:
:( I don't have any "APN" settings, and the "Auto Internet Settings" is not highlighted as is in the screen shot above. I'm on T-Mobile UK, and was wondering where I'd be able to obtain the "APN" settings, or for some kinda fix for this issue. Thanks
[XPERIA X10 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Rockjock007:
Yes I am. I even tried a sim from europe and no joy.
[Desire HD General] combat goofwing:
keep reading about this , im on win mob but jumping to android with the DHD am i right in thinking froyo is like a cooked rom

or is it all different with android?
[Desire HD General] madindehead:
Froyo is just the codename for the version of Android (2.2 in this case).
[Desire HD General] M_T_M:
Thread closed...question answered be member
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] te_quiero_forever_girl:
Im getting a little pink stripes on my notification bar. Every time i pull it down and back up, therewould be a little pink stripes next to the date. Anyone have any idea whats causing the problem? I just notice it like a day ago. Thanks in advance for your help guys
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] bcpk:
I just noticed it too, I'm using the latest CM nightly. Never seen it before, but I've been using a black status bar until today.
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] te_quiero_forever_girl:
same here, im also using the latest CM nightly.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] Miami_Son:
Lately I've noticed some odd battery draining. Thought something I installed (overclocker, 3D drivers?) might have something to do with it, but after seeing my Notification screen I have to wonder. Why would the battery icon in the Taskbar report one thing, but the Notification screen report something completely different? The difference is sometimes as much as 10%. What gives?
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] eric12341:
do u have a 1% battery driver installed? what i think is happening is the notifications screen is rounding ur 41% remaining battery to the last 10% range completed (50%) when it drops to 40 then it should match up
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] Miami_Son:
I do, and have since I got the phone back in June. It just started doing this over the past week. Anyone else seen this behavior on their phone?
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] BeEazy10:
what battery are u using? OEM? or....
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] Miami_Son:
It appears to be doing it with both the OEM and the Andida 2000mAh battery I bought 3 weeks ago.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] BeEazy10:
i think it something you installed. i had this problem a long time ago with one of josh rom.
[Touch Pro2, Tilt 2 Windows Mobile General] user602:
I experienced this behavior on my phone (constantly) when it still had the stock at&t ROM with the 1% driver installed. I always followed what the 1% icon said and ignored the rounded-off percentage. If memory serves, I believe the two readings would match once the remaining charge got low enough.

It's interesting that your phone just recently started doing this if said driver has been installed for months, though.
[Captivate General] gordec:
Can't get enough GPS threads. Well tough luck. Here is another one. But this may be more interesting. I was doing research on the different GPS chipsets that are used in mobile phones, and here is what I found.

Our Galaxy S line uses:

Broadcom BCM4751 which had built-in support for QZSS and also supports additional satellite constellations including the Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS), making as many as nine additional satellites available for use in navigation.

The Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS), is a proposed three-satellite regional time transfer system and enhancement for the Global Positioning System, that would be receivable within Japan. The first satellite 'Michibiki' was launched on 11 September 2010. Full operational status is expected by 2013.

On October 5th, Broadcom Corporation announced that its single-chip global positioning system (GPS) solution for mobile devices supports the new Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS) launched by Japan earlier this month. The BCM4751 solution has built-in support for QZSS and also supports additional satellite constellations including the Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS), making as many as nine additional satellites available for use in navigation. This built-in support will result in several GPS performance benefits, including improved urban canyon navigation in major cities such as Tokyo and availability of position fixes in more areas than competitive solutions.

Xperia X10 and Garminfone both use Qualcomm's gpsOne chipset which came out in 2007. When it first came out, the device that used that chip had horrible GPS performance. It seems that over time, improvements are made to improve the signal.

I may be wrong but in conclusion, if it's true that our GPS just started to support a new satellite and more satellites are to be launched then performance should improve over time too. Also, I really don't think the driver is fully tweaked yet.

Correct me if I'm wrong. I don't know if people have noticed GPS performance from September to October. I did lock 9 Satellites today, and I think Xperia X10's Qualcomm chip only locks 8.

Some food for though.
[Captivate General] noidd:
Now that you mention it, I did get locks on more says than in previous months. Hmm interesting... thanks for this info.
[Captivate General] gordec:
Today is the first time that I have drove home with stock standalone GPS setting with Ndrive, not google maps. Green reception all the way through. There are just 2 inaccuracies. But this is almost as good as standalone GPS units. We will see what happens. I wish Samsung will officially tell their customers what's happening.

We can say the Broadcom's ability to receive from new satellite is hard fact though.
[Captivate General] ALDEJESUS:
Thanks for your research.
[Captivate General] buddy17:
+1 man :cool:
[Captivate General] alphadog00:
I thought this chip was used in other phones - did you find any others using it or was samsung the early adopter?
[Captivate General] nyydynasty:
might be a stupid question but how do you know how many satellites you locked onto?
[Captivate General] ScottyNuttz:
With a program called GPS Test.
[Captivate General] gordec:
I can't find any other phone using it.
[Captivate General] alphadog00:
So then we hope it is not a hardware issue. :)

Although, i would think Broadcom does some decent testing, but who knows.
[Captivate Accessories] sixk:
Has anyone seen the new leather case from Samsung...

and if anyone has it care to share about your experience?

ET-I897PCFBSHC is the product number on samsung website.
[Captivate Accessories] JPS81:
Oh wow... that looks nice. It looks like it might be too thick though....
[Captivate Accessories] sixk:
you think it will be too thick?

hhmmm... i think it will be the same thickness as the other snap ons from samsung.
[Captivate Accessories] foxbat121:
It looks like might be thinner than the previous snap on case which most owners hate.
[Captivate Accessories] sixk:
I'm going to buy it... I need a case anyways.

Ill post a review once i get it in.
[Captivate Accessories] JPS81:
I'm considering trying one out too.

Also, stating that it is likely about as thick as other snap-on cases is about as meaningful to me as saying a hippo doesn't weigh quite as much as an elephant. I went with a TPU case originally because all snap-on cases are just too thick, however this leather one looks too nice to pass up.

I'm still somewhat hesitant though because it looks very conducive to gathering dirt and dust and being detrimental to the phone like the Body Glove, but even worse with that extra hole in the back (which I really wish wasn't there; the less branding I have to see on the phone, the better).
[Captivate Accessories] himmelhauk:
Haha again with the Body Glove negativity! The Body Glove case doesn't scratch the phone and it is in no way detrimental. Not to mention it is easy to grip because of the textured backing. The Samsung leather case looks sharp, though leather down here in the Texas elements wouldn't do so well :/
[Captivate Accessories] YellowGTO:
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones-accessories/ET-I897PCFBSHC

You're welcome.
[Captivate Accessories] NOFSBIGE:
Before you buy use code "galaxys" for 15% off!

You're Welcome.
[Captivate Accessories] sixk:
too late... i bought it when i posted it...

i used the summer2010 for 10% off though...

thanks for the info.

im sure someone will use it after i give my review.
[Captivate Accessories] JPS81:
Case hasn't come in yet, sixk?
[Captivate Accessories] cliffgardner:
Purchased. I have an invisibleSHIELD cover on the entire body and hate it. I love it for the screen but the rest of the phone looks terrible with it.

Thanks for the 15% off code. :)
[Captivate Accessories] sixk:
Sorry it came in but I was out of town for work with out my laptop.

Now for a review... sorry no pics.

Its mostly plastic and the its not that big but it does add alot of bulk.

The front part has little ripple patterns that might irritate your skin.

But the screen wont be impacted if dropped glass down.

I had my glass replaced 3 weeks ago after dropping it from around 3 feet.

ok back side

it looks nice... but if you look closely it looks cheap and leather doesnt feel like leather.

there are little indents in the leather

the metal looking parts are also plastic... so feels cheap....

it snaps on and fits nicely and hard to get off....

I havent been able to take it apart so I dont know about it being a dusty inside but it was layered with some fabric to stop it from scratching the back side.

...

hahaha while i was typing this i took it apart. no dust.

so thats pretty much it

final say is that if you want a good case that looks and performs like it should this is a good product if you look at it quickly or from afar haha.

havent really dropped it but im sure with the padding and being a light plastic it will take the impact for the phone.

good product but looks cheap and is alittle pricy.

I will try to upload photos but someone stole my D90 while I was on my business trip. >=/
[Captivate Accessories] cliffgardner:
I'm going to try this one out but the Otterbox case doesn't look terrible (if you don't mind the bulkiness).

Update:

I have been using this case for a few days now and it isn't so bad but it isn't great by any means. It fits securely and isn't much bulkier (if at all) than other hard cases on the market ATM. I do not really care for the plastic that tries to look like metal around the camera, speaker and galaxy S logo. It definitely helps with being able to grip the device.
[Captivate Accessories] sixk:
OK... I got to drop the phone multiple times haha...

the case split opened and the back part of the case always stuck but the front part of the case went flying.

The case didnt stop it from being damaged...

My LCD is now all green.... yeay... and no I did not drop it on purpose... well after it turned green I did try it out couple more times on purpose.

But anyhow heads up... it doesn't protect the phone as I thought it might have. ^^

GL with the case though Gardener.
[Captivate Accessories] JPS81:
That sucks about your phone. Thanks for giving us a heads-up though.
[Captivate Accessories] sixk:
one of my friend works at samsung parts department so they will be helping me out ^^

she said something about flashing my firmware... im not sure if she meant the one we just got from OTA/Kies mini or something only samsung employees have...

will give a heads up on that too.
[Captivate Accessories] JPS81:
Maybe she'll hook you up with the official Captivate Froyo update. That would be pretty sweet.
[HTC Aria General] duckredbeard:
Is there an apps2sd method that has a means if showing % of capacity of Ext3 used?
[HTC Aria General] BelacNongaw:
Open Astro file manager and go up to the root (/) of the phone. Press and hold the sd-ext folder and select details on the menu that comes up. This will give you your usage.
[HTC Aria General] egzthunder1:
Thread moved to Q&A.
[HTC Aria General] projectDz:
I on the liberated r12 rom (not sure if this matters) and I can't seem to find this folder. Could it possibly be located somewhere else?
[HTC Aria General] BelacNongaw:
/system/sd on liberated.
[HTC Aria General] projectDz:
^that worked, thanks.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] hoss_n2:
today htc released it's official froyo kernel source ,i think a desire based

kernel would be better in development and getting some things to work (like fm radio on nexus based roms &720p recording & 5mpix sense camera )

download it form here :

member.america.htc.com/download/RomCode/Source_and_Binaries/bravo-2.6.32-gd96f2c0.tar.gz
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] pack21:
Could this be usefull, to solve the camera issue, in desireHD & Z ?

I cant wait to see this builds with a camera.
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] jogden:
i dont think its the kernel source for the Desire HD, but the original desire build

"HTC Desire - Froyo MR - 2.6.32 kernel source code"

"HTC Wildfire - Froyo - 2.6.32 kernel source code"

have been up for a while
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] iosub:
Unfortunately no.

This is bravo(desire) kernel.

For fixing the camera issue on desire HD we need ace(desire HD) kernel ..
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] hoss_n2:
it is the desirekernel source not desire hd , but t is still very useful as i mentioned to get sme things to work like 720p recording and 5mpix sense camera
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] tgtoys:
YES! Ok Darkstone, this is your favorite rom, let's see a sick build!!!