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[Nook Color General] craby1925:
I messed up my build. Prop file and backup, can some one direct me to or post the working build. Prop file.thanx!

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[Nexus S General] MacGuy2006:
Yep, for me personally the Nexus S is like the iPhone. I am just so happy with it :)

Let me explain. My first smartphone was a big, sturdy Kyocera 7135, running Palm OS, and it was sort of OK, crashing at times, but generally useful.

Then I went through several HTC-made WM5 and WM6 phones, which promised much, but ate my nights and weekends flashing and reflashing ROMs to make them useful. It was a time of obsessive flashing, fixing bugs, only to introduce new ones.

Then came the iPhone. And it was bliss. It worked. It looked good. It was updated regularly. Of course I jailbroke it, but it was more for sport, than anything else. As I said, it just worked, and it worked well.

Then Steve Jobs opened his big mouth and told me that Flash is not coming to the iPhone. Which pissed me off.

I had been keeping an eye on Android (with vague interest, but also disdain at first). The EVO came out, I almost got it, but it seemed a bit too tacky and clunky. When the Galaxy S came out with its gorgeous screen, I thought the time had come to give the maturing Android a try.

After the initial excitement (mostly with the SAMOLED screen), I found myself spending my nights and weekends flashing and reflashing again. To fix the GPS, to fix the Market, to fix FCs.... It felt like being back on WM6 again.

Worse, I discovered that while Android is an open platform, in practice it is locked just as tight as iOS by the manufacturers and the carriers. Really, there is very little difference: there are tons of developers working on modifying the iPhone in many ways, including UI. I just never thought most modifications were worth the effort. I feel the same regarding Android.

And with Android, if the manufacturer decides not to update the drivers for a phone, there is generally little the developer community can do to make that phone run the latest Android updates well.

So, I was getting disillusioned. When the Nexus S came out, I decided to give Android one last chance.

I've had the Nexus S for close to a month now. It just works. It's smooth. I don't have to think about it. I haven't even bothered to root it yet.

I feel like I have a phone again. Just like I did with the iPhone. Except that it does Flash :)

I wish it had WiFi Calling and 720p, but overall I am happy. Hopefully these will come, in due time.

I will almost certainly never buy another locked, modified by the manufacturer Android phone. In most cases, the specs are for suckers, to sell them something which they don't need and most likely will never use, to get them to upgrade every year. That's part of why Android manufacturers do not support "old" hardware, but instead push the specs and the marketing hype up.

But you know, my two year old iPhone 3Gs ran smoother than my Galaxy S and my Vibrant, with half the horsepower. In most cases, it's the software, stupid!

That's why, for me, the Nexus S is my new iPhone.
[Nexus S General] ravidavi:
Often one has to live through tyranny to really appreciate freedom. :) With the iPhone and every non-Nexus Android phone, the "government" (i.e. manufacturer/carrier) is oppressive, and the "rebels" (i.e. XDA, Cyanogen, ...) have to fight tooth & nail to gain freedom. With the Nexus line, the government (Google) is supportive and the no-longer-rebels can modify to their hearts' content without fear of retaliation. This is the world of Nexus, and it is Good. :D

Just so you know, voip calling is explicitly supported on Gingerbread. It's not the official T-Mobile Wifi Calling app, but it also doesn't use up your plan minutes. Just search for it here or in the T-Mobile user forums for the Nexus S.

And 720p recording will certainly be added in the future (probably as a custom ROM tho).
[Nexus S General] Jonathon Grigg:
Couldn't have said it better myself ;) isn't being a rebel fun! :D

Great idea, I think this practise is wasteful and is only designed to make already rich companies even richer :mad: You're right; specs are just purely marketing gimicks.

Software is the next big battle ground :p that's always been my view. Because we will reach this point where sure hardware can get slightly better, but most of the innovation will come down to the software space. That's why the Nexus fits this idea so perfectly!

Good choice on your Nexus S! I'm not disappointed with mine at all, and I came from iOS (iPt 2g MC - pos) and Symbian (E63... alright for the price when I got it I guess).
[Nexus S General] Belynda:
Had the Nexus S 2 days only but I like it. I have kept my iphone 4 for a week or two to make sure I don't change my mind.

My only problem with it so far is it eats the battery so much quicker than iphone.
[Nexus S General] unremarked:
Dear Sir or Madam,

Your optimism, well-wishes, or otherwise pleasant feelings regarding the Nexus S are neither warranted nor welcomed on these forums.

In case you did not notice, the sky is currently falling and the end is upon us. Clearly, you are incapable of making a choice of your own volition and must succumb to the masses, which confirm that the end is indeed falling on the Nexus S. Why you should so foolishly choose the device you thought best suited for you without consulting the unnamed and innumerable masses who possess other devices, post praise for those devices on their respective forums, and yet still come here to spout their opinions after handling this device for five minutes is a gross negligence on your part and you should be ashamed.

You must cease and desist all pleasant feelings and likable opinions regarding this device immediately or be subject to mob scrutiny of which the consequences will never be the same.

Sincerely,

The Unnamed and Innumerable Masses.

(P.S. I'm so completely sarcastic it's not even funny. If you spend a day or so on these forums, you'd understand this post more.)
[Nexus S General] shrivelfig:
+1

In the US, the carriers don't sell phones. They sell contracts. If you're a good little consumer and buy a 2-year contract, you will get a shiny toy to play with. And then, looong beore that contract is up, they will dangle even shinier toys before you to trick you into extending the contract.

Even the Devil makes you sign a contract only once.
[Nexus S General] gogol:
Yupe, agreed :)

I was ruled by HTC on my Desire, not anymore (still waiting my Nexus S sent from UK).

And from now on, I will only buy Nexus phone !
[Nexus S General] mr mystery:
Jobs can suck it

Hey I totally agree the iPhone 4 was my last device and this Nexus S is pure bliss, still some poor quality, and poorly coded apps on the Market and the games are still nowhere close to the iPhone yet but they are coming, the Nexus S and Gingerbread has steered me away from iOS and anyone who knows me will tell you that is something. Thank you Google. Looking forward to many threads here with you all.
[Nexus S General] dragon546:
OK had major geek flashback here Star Wars.....

I know I am sad I get my coat and my NS......
[Nexus S General] SooSpecial:
I've been around for 5 years now and I didn't understand.
[Nexus S General] greenstuffs:
I don't know if the NS = Iphone but some owners that owns the nexus line sure acts like them, they can't take criticism of their phone and thinks everything that google touches is golden.
[Nexus S General] phonex1:
yeah too bad some people are stuck on iPhone 4 thanks to google doing the same band act as it did with N1 :(
[Nexus S General] Mokurex:
Ways to get some angry response in a thread lol
[Nexus S General] onthecouchagain:
I think one area which the Nexus S (and Android in general) is not comparable to the iPhone is the keyboard. It pales in comparison. Typing on Android remains one of the few sore spots of the Android experience; one that is inferior to typing on an iPhone, or even an iPod Touch. I've always been very critical of Android's keyboards, and while there are [better] alternatives, like Smart Keyboard Pro or Better Keyboard 8, it's something about the Android OS, or the Nexus S screen (too sensitive?) that causes me to be unable to type as smoothly and confidently as I can on an iPhone/Touch.

I'm no Apple fan boy, nor do I care for Apple's dated OS or philosophy (which is more or less, "the average user is a complete idiot" - not entirely untrue, and needless to say, is a model that works wonders for them), but I can still respect the iPhone and what Apple gets right. And if there's one thing that succeeds, it's the typing experience (and generally, the touchscreen experience). And in that respect, the Nexus S =/= iPhone.
[Nexus S General] greenstuffs:
I'm not trying to pick a flame war, but i did get some heat for saying the NS wasn't the revolutionary phone that the original N1 was. Still is a good phone but the vibrant or the mt4 isn't that far in terms of a performance and in some cases they surpass the NS.

That behavior was already taken place on the N1, there was some heated battles when the vibrant was released. I don't know what is the big deal in all that, nothing will change the fact if you are happy with your phone but sometimes i see unnecessary name calling and flames in a discussion.

It has become very childish almost the same stuff you find at engadget, there is always a heated battle in an android or apple post.
[Nexus S General] tommyz2kool:
Sorry have to disagree here.

What determines how good any soft keyboard is how quickly and accurately you can enter text. The worlds record for texting is with a swype keyboard. The best platform for text entry belongs to android.
[Nexus S General] onthecouchagain:
You make a good point. I was more comparing the thumb-typing experience on the Android versus the iPhone. I don't account for Swype because I'm not sure if Swype-ing the fastest in a contest translates exactly to everyday use or ease of user interface. Regardless, the thumb-typing method of Android pales in comparison to the thumb-typing experience on an iPhone. Yes, it is widely determined by how quickly and accurately you can enter text, and that's precisely where the iPhone's keyboard succeeds. It's great that Android can provide an alternative to this method (it speaks to one of the greatest strengths about Android: diversity), but the fact that it requires such a novel alternative to compare speaks volumes of which is better in terms of actually typing/thumbing. What I'm saying is, comparing Swype to thumbing on an iPhone is like comparing oranges to apples (no pun intended). Anyone who has typed extensively on both platforms should understand the difference.

A tangent: my issue spills over to the touchscreen interface in general. I'd argue it's better (more responsive, more reliable, more fluid) on an iPhone than on any Android device I've ever used, including the Nexus S. Again, I'm no Apple fan boy nor am I interested in starting immature flame wars. I'm simply not going to deny where Apple's technology and software can and does beat other developers and Android. I have been, and continue to be, critical of Android, but I do so out of the desire to see it improve. There are times when the typing and touchscreen experience on Android can feel second rate.
[Nexus S General] unremarked:
?

Maybe I was a bit too subtle.

I was poking fun at the folks who come from other forums to inform us that we're all imbeciles for buying the Nexus S when their device/something coming out six months from now is so much better and we're incapable of making our own choices without their input/consent/approval.
[Nexus S General] tommyz2kool:
Why? Have you actually used swype on a day to day basis? I've used both platforms extensively and I can say that after a some training swype is clearly the superior typing solution.

Maybe your preference is for thumb typing, but that doesnt change the fact that its faster to swype.
[Nexus S General] hmanxx:
I can type much faster on Android stock keyboard (Froyo/Gingerbread) than iphone..it is a matter of getting used to it.. I dont like iphone keyboard with no pop up suggestion..Since you are just talking about stock to stock.
[Nexus S General] onthecouchagain:
I tried to like Swype, and I could see the attraction and why people would be enamored by it, but it ultimately was cumbersome to use. This is a personal preference, of course. I'm simply comparing thumbing the experience and, speaking more general, the touchscreen experience between the NS and the iPhone, and when comparing those two, there is a clear difference. And again, speaking generally, that difference spills over to other things that require touching (pretty much everything) and clearly one is better than the other. What I'm saying is, the iPhone's touchscreen is better than the Nexus S, and this leads to a better typing experience. However, you're right to say alternatives can substitute in place for Android's stock keyboard. From that point on, it's a matter of relative preference what is better.

You only quote half of my responses, so I'm not sure if this means you didn't read the rest of it, or you only wish to respond to one particular part, which is fine. We're comparing different things. I'm comparing apples to apples, and you're comparing oranges to apples. Again, this speaks to the strength of Android, but not to its touchscreen/keyboard experience.

To each their own.
[Nexus S General] onthecouchagain:
I think people are misunderstanding my post. I'm quick to criticize Apple's keyboard for its lack of features as well, including no suggestions and lack of custom auto-correction (and I'm just as critical of Android for not implementing certain features as well). I'm comparing the touchscreen responsiveness on thumbing out messages between the NS (and Android in general) and the iPhone (and even the iPod Touch). There is no mistaken, the iPhone/Touch prove far more responsive, fluid, and reliable in this respect, and ultimately make for a better experience typing on an iPhone.

I suppose I should mention that Gingerbread's stock keyboard definitely makes gains and improvements over previous iterations, but there is room for improvement. It's just not quite there yet, and I think the reason is a combination of software and hardware. Software because of its lack of custom features and fluidity, and hardware because the screen is far too sensitive. My most common mistakes with the stock keyboard are repeated hits, and strangely the complete opposite, mis-hits. Repeated hits result in words like tthis or thiss, and mis-hits result in words like tis or ths. The space bar is especially prone to mis-hits resulting in words likethis. And I know I'm hitting the keys because the popup preview will show I've hit it. The phone just doesn't register it. This doesn't happen when typing on an iPhone.
[Nexus S General] hmanxx:
In fact, I like Froyo stock keyboard(FRG83 ? 2.2.1) more...which you dont need to aim exactly...and just simply go through the motion without checking what you are typing ,by the time you complete the motion..the suggested and corrected word come out..i hardly get into like those tthis..problem...on GingerBread..i did sometimes need to retype or backspace to correct the word..

Gingerbread keyboard seems does not correct those over typing problem..
[Nexus S General] onthecouchagain:
Are we experiencing the same thing? And is anyone else?

My biggest and most repeated issue with the stock GB keyboard is that it commonly does two things: it commonly does repeated hits, and it commonly misses hits.

Repeated hits = "tthis" or "thiss"

Missed hits = "tis" or "ths" or especially with the space bar "where youget words likethis sometimes." And I know I've hit the keys because the popup preview will show I've hit the 'h' in "tis" or the space bar popup (hard to miss) whenthis happens. It just doesn't register.

These issues are greatly decreased when I use Better Keyboard 8, so it is something with Gingerbread. And this issue is almost non existent when typing on an iPhone.
[Nexus S General] mr mystery:
I definitely experience the missed space bar stroke.
[Nexus S General] justsignbythex:
Same here. Typing a regular sentence/text, I usually get only one or two errors, but the missed space bar stroke is usually the biggest mistake.
[Nexus S General] MacGuy2006:
You are totally missing the point: it is not revolutionary specs I am looking for, but good user experience and a phone which just works.

Neither my Galaxy S, nor my Vibrant provided fluid and trouble-free user experience. Both had rougher UI animation, exhibited more lag and were much more trouble prone than my old iPhone 3Gs, even though both had much more powerful hardware.

The Nexus S works much better, and I'd guess it's because of the software. It also has a noticeably better battery life (the Galaxy S and the Vibrant basically sucked the battery dry in less than a day).

And no, I am not a Nexus S fanboy -- I was just unhappy enough with my Galaxy S and my Vibrant, to dump them at a heavy loss.

I kind of agree that the iPhone keyboard is a bit easier to type on, but I think it's because of the ratio of the screen -- the iPhone is wider, allowing for slightly better key spacing.
[Nexus S General] ghost010:
[rage mode]

how dare you put the nexus S is iPhone!!!! >:[

**** no my nexus is not a iphone.

its way better!

[/rage mode]

and yes i hate apple.

its all crap.

high priced crap.

and it only sells good cuz of the apple hype.

and the iphone is ugly >.<

and the reson why i started hating apple.

well those damn commercials.

apple is stable and runs fast(false)

apple doesn't have any viruses(false)

and wtf

why pay 1400euro's for the tech in a laptop thats about the same tech as a laptop from 700 euro's(windows).

im no fanboy of nexus. specially sins the bran Samsung is on the back.

but comparing to apple.just.. ugh...
[Nexus S General] MacGuy2006:
LOL.

The Nexus S rocks and it's my phone of choice (I bought 2).

But Apple makes some of the best products in its industry, and it has by far the best design and workmanship in most of its segments. You get what you pay for.

I'd focus my rage on the bastard manufacturers who f**k up and lock a good open OS like Android.
[Nexus S General] slowz3r:
Im not a big fan of the iphone solely because i see people everyday with one, and i dont want to be one of them

but the greatest asset apple has is their batt tech
[Nexus S General] daCalifa:
all the chatter about which OS has a better keyboard just kept making me think of things I saw on this website

damnyouautocorrect.com/
[Nexus S General] willyalmanzar:
I'm not sure if they post this already but ill post it just in case. Go to android keyboard setting and look for show setting key and put it to always hide. Next put voice input into Mic on symbols keyboard. Make sure you readthe pop out.this will allowed your space bar to expand a little. It has help me, but I use voice text more then keyboard :-D
[Nexus S General] jivemaster:
The iphone keyboard has and continues to have horrible bugs (esp auto correction issues), and has no quick access to special keys and numbers.

As far as usability and responsiveness is concerned, the gingerbread keyboard has easily brought android stock keyboard to on par status and even surpasses iphone in terms of access to some keys. The prediction and responsiveness in gingerbread is superb.

As an android and ipad user - I reach for my android 9/10 times when wanting to access anything - social networks, internet, etc. iPad has found itself mostly demoted to games only.
[Nexus S General] mr mystery:
Coming from an iPhone 4 I have to agree, the Gingerbread keyboard is + or > than iOS in some areas
[Nexus S General] Androyed:
I went to 'Best of DYAC', and now I can't breath.... Jesus, this is funny!

Forget Nexus S, iPhone 4 is WAY more fun!
[Nexus S General] isoldier:
I totally agree with u the nexus s is a brilliant phone. Its my first smartphone and I am finding it really easy to use and get to grips with.
[Off-topic] TheSlimHim:
Does anyone know of a program that uses a webcam to a scanner to convert a business card to a digital contact? I have WorldCard Mobile but I am planning to do many cards very soon (thousands) so I would prefer to use a webcam on a computer. I figure if my phone can use a camera then there is no reason why a webcam wouldn't work.
[General Questions and Answers] Majin_X:
Hello all, this is my first post so please don't hit me to hard. I'll get right to it

I'm using a samsung vibrant and I'm currently using the obsidian 4.2 rom with the stock kernal.

Also using OCLF. Anyways I'm trying to change the boot animation that this rom uses and I can't seem to figure out how. the only files I can find in the /system/media file is a bunch of battery charge. Qmg files. No boot animation.zip files or anything. I do see the shut down png files but nothing else as far as the boot files. Is the file path for the startup boot different in this rom? I've tried moving files with managers, I've tried cmd commands but it all boils down to me not knowing where these boot animations should be pushed to. As of now its just the word android shining left to right a few times. No sound.
[Intercept General] qw3rty3:
Just factory reset a Samsung Intercept. Half of the contacts were deleted, N-Z, but A-M are still there. They were deleted from gmail.

I cant figure out how to get them back, I tried to use the gmail restore feature, to as far back as 30 days ago, and still only a-m are there.

What happened? How can I get them back?

I didn't have a backup because I thought google was the back up.
[Intercept General] amosher13:
Try this, my wife had all her contacts "deleted" by the froyo OTA.

Open up contacts and hit menu > display options

her section here had nothing checked (ie: nothing displaying). i checked everything off and saved and they all showed up. good luck!

EDIT: oooh wait, i just read that, it sounds like you might have been saving contacts to the phone and not directly to google, thats why they disappear when you factory reset (ie: wipe data), not too much you can do i dont think :(
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