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[XPERIA X10 General] Sewez:
Great phone, beautify software and outdated android OS. Two months after the 2.1 update, 2.1 will be outdated and people will start complaining again.

If you care about getting the last android OS or Multitouch, don't consider this phone(and i suggest going with HTC for this matter).

Anyway i kinda like my X10. I think it's a great phone, and i also think SE have leaned the lesson and they will do their job on the next update.
[XPERIA X10 General] naplesbill:
The X10 is certainly not perfect. It is currently on Android 1.6 but the update to 2.1 will begin anyday now.

Now, let's compare a couple of things that, for me anyway, make the X10 standout. First, the style and build quality are outstanding. The physical buttons are also a nice plus. Second, and more importantly, the X10 is the only Android device that comes with a full end-to-end syncing solution that works with playlists and is simple to use. You only have to install MediaGo on your PC, nothing needs to be installed on the phone. This is something very lacking on other Android devices. Yes, there are third party solutions, but none of them work as well as MediaGo does (IMO).

Keeping that in mind, and that 2.1 apps will be possible within the next month, the X10 actually does have a lot to offer. Also, if GPS is important to you, the X10 has the best GPS I have ever personally tested. I work in the third floor of an office building. This floor is designed to be a storm shelter (in Florida, flooding and wind are what you protect against). It is 100% encased in cement. I can get a GPS lock inside the building. Yes, GPS lock, 3G radio and WiFi off, and I get a GPS lock. That is amazing to everyone I have shown it to.
[XPERIA X10 General] cytokine:
Yes, the X10 gets a quick GPS lock everywhere.
[XPERIA X10 General] devein:
ive wrote on x10 pros and cons , also compared to iphone's pros and cons, there:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=8859013&postcount=171

(if you want cheapest 1ghz 4" HD screen on a phone - buy x10. if you have more money, check for other phones, like htc desire, Z, HD, samsung galaxy. ;) )
[XPERIA X10 General] cytokine:
How can you recommended Galaxy S when this guy already has it (Captivate is the AT&T variant of the phone) and is looking to make the switch to another phone?
[XPERIA X10 General] h0ruza:
The x10 is not for you. You found faults and lost patients with possibly the best phone on the market (the galaxy S) and I understand those issues would make anyone think twice but the truth is Samsung will iron out those issues with software updates within weeks or days. SE have no plans to upgrade the x10 to 2.2 which is all kinds of bad.

Buying any other phone will at least mean you are able to enjoy more up to date apps and features that are out now rather than simply watching everyone else enjoying the innovations developers or Google them selves launch.

I'm past putting SE down, its a really simple choice to make.

There are apps currently on the market that will only work on android 2.2 and while other users with HTC Hero's enjoy at least testing out what flash is like the x10 users like myself will have to wait until we change our phone at the end of our contract or save up and buy an HTC Desire HD.

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[XPERIA X10 General] naplesbill:
I am sorry to tell you but I did exactly that. I had a Captivate for 28 days. The faulty GPS, and myriad of other stability issues, did not make up for the screen and GPU on the Galaxy S devices.

The GPS issue has been around for many months, with no resolution in sight. There are people with the official 2.2 and still no GPS fix. It's beginning to look like there is no fix. Also, the Galaxy S updates have been very slow too. I am fairly certain that is due, in large part, to the stupid proprietary file system Samsung chose. If you must have the latest OS, then I would suggest getting an HTC device. The Galaxy S devices are nowhere near what they should be, based solely on specs.
[XPERIA X10 General] MJ_QaT:
Well.. X10 is very good at social networking for twitter and facebook. plus browsing emails is nice and easy. Even though it had 1.6 OS but it is a very stable considering the outdated OS ( at least my X10 is ). And the INFINITY button is very usable you cannot find that in any other android, one click and all the information regarding a video, contact, picture or music is in you hands

but true, if you want the latest OS you should go with HTC Desire HD or wait for the 4G

if you want something unique in terms of UI then X10 is the one
[XPERIA X10 General] wwteo:
I'm currently considering the opposite path from X10i to Galaxy S myself.

IMHO the suitability of whether you should get the X10 depends on the personality of the user. The X10 is more suited to those that are less technical and I think the Galaxy S is suitable to those who are more technically competent and know how to apply the fixes to the minor problems.

Here are the pros and cons I'm looking at for the X10 vs Galaxy S:

X10:

Pros:

Screen works in sunlight, Nice applications that come with the phone like Mediascape/BackupRestore, Physical hardware buttons (Physical buttons supposedly last longer, nice physical design, Nice camera(not great but nice)

Cons:

Awful support from Sony Ericsson, Android 1.6 (equals much less choice of applications although 2.1 is coming, we are still behind), Multitouch disabled by Sony Ericsson, no decent custom ROM from XDA (futureproofing is uncertain)

Galaxy S:

Pros:

Beautiful screen, Faster hardware, better multitouch, currently has XDA dev custom roms (means it can be more future proof)

Cons:

Screen somewhat works in Sunlight, Less awful support from Samsung, Terrible support if you're using a Galaxy S variant (You can't expect much from your carrier), phone is kind of ugly, some lag and GPS problems (You can get it fixed if you configure it properly and apply the fixes from XDA)
[XPERIA X10 General] h0ruza:
I did recall mentioning other phones than the Galaxy S but thank you for filling us in on the issues you had as I wouldn't want someone to blindly grab a Galaxy S not knowing that it possibly has an hardware issue. I had heard a few things about the GPS issue but the two geeks I work with who have Galaxy S's have bigger smiles than the two x10 owners in the office.

That said in the UK if you have hardware issues and there is a hardware revision because of this issues there are still options for you to get that revised hardware for free but I think SE have proved that if the phone OS locked down and the issues are software based your options are less.

Given the choice between GPS & multi touch I'll choose multi touch every time. I can simple look around to know where I am or get real old school and right down directions like I used to ten years ago or better still go and buy a GPS unit and connect via Bluetooth.

I might be able to buy a Wii remote to play games (which I'm going to do today) but that doesn't really replace Multi touch.

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[XPERIA X10 General] concreteman:
I really don't think x10 is a good phone.

Let me say what i do like about it.

Great camera & best onboard keyboard i have used(i have big fingers).

Good sync software (PC access to files).

This is my spare phone, i got it when i resigned my contract as they don't sell HD2's here in NZ. It may be that i am really happy with windows mobile, but i just don't get android. I must say i am a business user (tool not toy).

The screen scratches (need glass not plastic)

charging port at the top? - not practical for vehicle use with holder.

ok thats my 2 cents worth
[Windows Phone 7 General] Paolo01:
We are less than two weeks from Samsung Focus's (Foci) being available in the US. Does anybody have any leads to reputable retailers for class 6 32GB micro SD's?

No Ebay fakes like we have several threads for in here, but the genuine deal, preferably the Samsung variant, but leads to other reputable makers would be welcome as well.
[Windows Phone 7 General] Paolo01:
Very interesting quote from MS about why they did not want microSD's used in their WP7 phones and why the Samsung Focus is the only model to have a user upgradeable microSD. This may be a bit of fear mongering but it points out what we already know. Buy a reputable class 6 card and test it before you put it in your phone.

“In most cases, users will have issues,” . “Most cards are of poor quality, and there’s no way we can control that or recommend a certain type of card. If you happen to get a good card, with the right performance and IO characteristics, it will work reliably. But even a bad card will appear to work at first, and the device will boot.”

A bad card will apparently result in “horrible, unreliable performance, slow app boot times and performance, lock-ups, and random reboots.”

When asked by Paul Thurrot how the Samsung Focus gets way with expandable storage, Microsoft claimed this was a feature requested and supported by the carrier, in this case AT&T.

http://wmpoweruser.com/microsoft-scare-mongering-on-expandable-storage-in-windows-phone-7/
[Windows Phone 7 General] Monty Burns:
Dell Venue Pro/Lightning
[Windows Phone 7 General] Iridox:
I got a 32GB Class 4 Kingston microSD from Newegg for $115
[Windows Phone 7 General] tissot201:
Are the chinese Kingston class 4's on ebay fake? I see them a lot.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Kingston-32GB-M...gital_Camera_Memory_Cards&hash=item3a60112ec2
[Windows Phone 7 General] mrjazz:
sandisk

seems to be all that is around and it is class 2
[Windows Phone 7 General] Paolo01:
I would guess that it is fake. Just run the checker on it when it arrives and complain to eBay when it is fake. I would not buy 32GB from eBay right now, but that is just me.
[Windows Phone 7 General] Paolo01:
I ended up getting the 16GB Class 6 from NewEgg for $49. Cost was my discriminator. I could not bring myself to spend half the price of the phone on memory. I am going with the 16GB until the 32 or even 64 is available at under a hundred bucks and class 6.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...16GB_microsdhc_class_6-_-20-211-379-_-Product
[Windows Phone 7 General] diablos991:
Never buy an SD card off ebay. The sellers re label cards to misrepresent size and almost always misrepresent the class of the card. They even display the correct size in a pc or phone, but when you try to write data past a certain point, they error out.

Always purchase SD cards though a reputable dealer.
[Windows Phone 7 General] Iridox:
I figured the re-usability was worth the extra cost. My current 16GB SD card has been used in 3 phones now, so I figure if I spend a little extra on a nice 32GB it will last me a while.
[Windows Phone 7 General] Jim Coleman:
I just bought a Sandisk 32GB from Amazon - it was listed as Class 2 but when it arrived it was actually class 4. I didn't complain :O)
[Windows Phone 7 General] Monty Burns:
:D Excellent! I have no idea what the MS recommended minimum is, I think I remember it being something like class 6? Could be wrong though,..... Only November 9th will tell :mad:
[Windows Phone 7 General] Jim Coleman:
Nah, the cards installed in WP7 phones are class 2, I remember someone took one out of an HD7 and it was a Sandisk class 2.

Here's the link

http://www.theunwired.net/?item=disassembled-windows-phone-7-memory-management-and-microsd-cards
[Windows Phone 7 General] Monty Burns:
Awesome news! My 32gb is a Class 2 Sandisk.... should be good to go in my Dell Venue then!

You've just made my day, thanks! (Damn, i'm sad, I need to get out more)
[Windows Phone 7 General] Jim Coleman:
Well I'm only going on what I've seen on the net, but it certainly looks like you'll be OK. I remain optimistic my class 4 card will work too.

Roll on November 16th...
[Windows Phone 7 General] Paolo01:
Nov 16th? Are you waiting for the Dell? Is that the latest date for that model. 1 Week for me to the 8th.

Oh and MS only requires a class 2 minimum. You will see all sorts of speculation about what difference the class makes to the card. Most speculation seems to be that the higher classes are more important on the smaller storage sizes, but I have not seen that personally.

The only empirical proof I have is there was a huge difference going from a 2GB class 2 to a 8GB class 4 in my Fuze. I am looking forward to checking out my 16GB class 6. Similar to going from dial up to high speed, I simply could not stomach risking going to a 32GB class 2 on the off chance it really does feel slower.
[Windows Phone 7 General] Monty Burns:
Same here, Clove.co.uk start shipping on the 8th ..... unless they announce delays of course.

As I already have the 32gb class 2 i'm not risking more money as such, if it turns out to be rubbish I'll probably sell it with the HD2 once I'm happy with the Dell.
[Windows Phone 7 General] enjoythemusic:
That is great news because i just ordered a 32GB Sandisk from Amazon as well and waiting for it to arrive. A Class 4 instead of 2 would be great!
[Windows Phone 7 General] Jim Coleman:
Clove have announced the phone won't be with them until the 16th. Have a look at their Venue Pro page and you'll see the announcement. Sorry to disappoint!
[Windows Phone 7 General] Monty Burns:
I used to like you ...... :D
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sph34r:
I'm just wondering if anyone knows of an App that will let me keep my WiFi off most of the time while in standby, but turn it on periodically (either auto or on a schedule) when it's time to check for email?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jonnie86:
>> Juice Defender <<
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] t0ska:
Tasker - it does that an many many many other things :)

http://www.appbrain.com/app/tasker/net.dinglisch.android.taskerm

Not free but awesome :)
[TG01 General] booroondook:
I found EnableDUN.lnk shortcut in \Windows folder (and the program with the same name).

Running program allows to switch TG01 from ActiveSync mode to Dial-Up Networking (DUN) mode - see attached screenshot.

After selecting DUN menu item my laptop (Windows 7) switched off ActiveSync and identified my TG01 as USB Serial Modem, but could not find a suitable driver for this modem.

Does anyone know where to get this driver?
[TG01 General] fxdjacentyfxd:
Hi.

Well, very old post but without any response.

You can utilize one of HTC .ini script and fix it for tg01 purpses.

Works fine. I'am just writing this post utlizing tg01 as as usb serial modem.

Regards

fxdjacentyfxd
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] eslonim:
After reboot, the cellular data doesn't work (no status icon, no traffic), until Wifi has been switched on. Wifi can be switched off immediately, even before it connects, and then data will work fine until reboot.

Is this a bad combination of data settings sowhere on my Cyanogen 6.0.0-N1 device?

Or is it a bug?

thanks
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PedroBogus:
Hi all,

Two questions - does a restore from a goldcard un-root a CDMA Deisre (I guess any phone for that matter). If so, does anyone have a goldcard image they could share with me for a US Cellular Desire since there is no shipped rom available? My phone randomly reboots (even with the stock rom) and would like to take it in to the shop for repair - but I rooted it. Thanks for any info.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] -UnitMonster-:
I'm almost positive that the insurance company Assurant doesn't care what you did to your phone. You can call and add insurance for $5, then do a claim and get a new phone for $50. That's an option. That's how you turn a bricked phone into a refurb phone. Your phone isn't bricked, but you could use the same trick.
[Android Software/Hacking General [Developers Only]] ajwest:
Hello,

I have a Rooted Nexus One with CM6. I have a University WiFi network that uses WP2 Enterprise. My N1 connects to it fine, but I have a device with an old network adapter that doesn't support this type of encryption.

Is there anyway that I can "rebroadcast" the Wifi network's signal from my Nexus One, like a Wireless Hub?

I also have an Eye-Fi card that doesn't support the encryption, so being able to redistribute the University's Internet through my phone would be super cool.

Thanks for any advice.
[Touch Diamond2, Pure Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maxcherry:
Even worse, its a MDA Compact V.

Basically, I got the newton rings issue a few months ago and after reading threads on here, tried the duct tape trick which worked a treat....for about a month.

Then the issue came back of the screen not responding, so I continually used the tape to fix the screen. It got to the point where I had done it that many times, I was having to carry a roll of tape around with me, and the front of the front facia began to lift on the left hand side of the phone each time I did it.

It got to the point where I didnt need the tape anymore, I could just use my fingernail to pull the layers apart which would make the screen respond again.

However, recently I noticed a spec of dust under the screen. I put up with it for a while but last week I decided to try and get it out.

I stupidly lifted the layers apart and blew into the phone. This caused the touchscreen to behave very erratically and did not move the dust.

I was a bit tipsy at the time and actually lifted the whole of the front off the phone (thinking I could clean the screen and stick the front back down) but now the phone will not respond to touch no matter what I do.

I was thinking of trying to replace the front parts myself, but as mentioned its a Compact V not a D2, so the shape of the front of the handset is slightly different and I cannot seem to find anywhere that I can order the front facia.

I've got a lock on the phone, so I cant even flash it if I wanted to sell it as 'broken'

Can anyone think of ANYTHING that could help?

Any advice would be GREATLY appreciated!
[Touch Diamond2, Pure Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wartexx:
You can flash your phone if you just put the Rom on a storage card and update it from there, and new digitizers are just 4 dollars, so just put a new one in ( or I can do it for you if you pay for the costs) I've replaced my digitizer about 3 times now... and im pretty good at it XD
[Touch Diamond2, Pure Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pcrat:
i really hate to say it. but i think its just time to buy a new phone. I know money may be an issue. i dont have the cash to fork out for new phones either. but if this happened to me. i would do my best to back everything up. then just buy a cheap phone untill i saved up . i have an htc pure right now saving up for an evo 4g. I just upgraded my contract so i will have to pay full price for the evo 4g around $500.00 . unless ya can limp this one along . but from what it sounds like is its about time to bury that one ...

devices messing up does suck, im sorry..

Good Luck
[Touch Diamond2, Pure Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maxcherry:
Thanks guys.

Is it possible to flash from the SD card when the device is locked?
[Touch Diamond2, Pure Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mar'Cel:
Yes it is possible. When flashing from SD you don't have to use your screen in any way. Have a look in the ROM-Threads, u will find the way to flash and some great "how-to"s.
[Touch Diamond2, Pure Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] maxcherry:
Thanks Mar'Cel. I notice we both have the same device. Do you know anywhere online where I would be able to order replacement parts?

Thanks again, Max.
[Touch Diamond2, Pure Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Bruce Inman:
I believe if you search on screen replacement threads they have stated where they were purchsed.

Also, you can use Pocket Controller Pro or My Mobiler to access your screen from your PC.
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] techcraver:
I have an N1 that is rooted and has CM6 on it. My employer wants the phone back so I need to put stock 2.2 on this puppy and re-lock the phone.

is this possible -- if so, how?
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] death1246:
Tell you what... its a company phone.

If you want test something for us. Flash the Holiday HBOOT file to the nexus one and see if it removes the lock system on the phone or atleast the security so you can relock it :).

Please oh please try it :)
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] techcraver:
nothing like that - they don't care. It's not under warranty anyway.

They just want the phone back and I thought I'd re-stock it.
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] death1246:
Ok edited mypost re read it :D

and that has a 50% chance of working perfectly...

follow a thread to upgrade the hboot downgrade it and flash the holiday hboot through fastboot
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Fiddlestix:
Huh so can you lock unlocked nexus ones? By using holiday hboot?
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] nxt:
Just flash original passimg file, don't worry about the unlocked bootloader. Your work wont know the diferrence.

Sent from my Nexus One
[Nexus One Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pwig:
I thought all nexus ones were under a one year warranty. Or is that only in the USA?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] conuk:
After installing froyo I grabbed Oclf from market and installed. Followed instructions then rebooted... clicked install update. Zip and I get a signature error.... what am I doing wrong?

I installed via registry hack.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] DamianGto:
Well it don't work with oclf.

You need an other that change your kernel.

Sent from GT-I9000 Jpm OS kernel with z4mod
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] conuk:
stoopid me - just noticed 2.2 in the oclf instructions - didnt notice the kernal part.

thanks
[Epic 4G General] rmriggin:
Is Samsung just going to skip froyo and go straight to gingerbread for our device?
[Epic 4G General] kaotikevo:
I hope not. That would mean another 6 months of waiting once Gingerbread releases
[Epic 4G General] crabjoe:
You can get Froyo here! http://www.tuttifruttimd.com/
[Epic 4G General] omair2005:
http://www.engadget.com/2010/10/21/samsung-comes-clean-with-galaxy-s-froyo-upgrade-dates-all-carri/
[Epic 4G General] churro7:
is froyo a priority? it took the evo a few months to get it why do ya think we are getting it sooner?
[Epic 4G General] NeonMonster:
I highly highly doubt our Epics will ever even see Gingerbread. Officially at least.

from a epic Galaxy far, far away.
[Epic 4G General] ravizzle:
Gingerbread if it all will be atleast 6 months away. They will give us froyo for sure, and worst case scenario it will be christmas at latest. Most likely we will see it in november. This is all based on rumour and speculation though.

Sent from my Epic 4G
[Epic 4G General] megabiteg:
Lol That was epic!
[Epic 4G General] boomerbubba:
Engadget was wrong in that article and, shamefully, still has not corrected it. The mistake was debunked in this thread here, in other xda threads, and all over the Internet.

Some commenters, shamefully, do not search before posting, so they perpetuate the old misinformation. Bad enough that the OP never should have started this thread in the first place. Now it is spreading not only his speculatative BS about Gingerbread, but also Engadget's factual mistakes about Froyo.
[Epic 4G General] sauron0101:
Engadget, Gizmodo, and Techcrunch have never been known for their high standards in journalistic accuracy. Most sites covering Android sites are more or less blogs. Heck, even large companies these days don't get their stories right a lot of the time.

But going back to the point, it seems that with Samsung, updating does not appear to be a priority, despite the sales figures for the Galaxy S series (all variants).

I imagine that the Epic may even be the last phone because it is the most different - with the 4G, hardware keyboard, flash, and notification light. The world edition will be the first one, because of its user base (in fact an update has already been rolled out but was later pulled due to bugs).