All Encompassing Android Thread

[xtop]

i'll try to make the first post useful..but for now

Useful Websites:

http://forum.xda-developers.com
http://www.cyanogenmod.com

News Sites:

http://www.androidpolice.com/
http://phandroid.com/

App Stores:

Google
Amazon
Appbrain

Important Events:

Google I/O - May 10, 2011

Today's Free App (via Amazon Appstore):

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004JQ1V6I/?tag=hidefnin-20





new music app

http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/05/googles-new-cloud-based-android-music-app-leaks-out/

 

[xtop]

Upcoming Phones:

Sprint:

EVO 3D


T-Mobile:

LG G2X

 

[Off_contstantly]

I still love my Inspire. Best phone I've ever had!

 

[xtop]

HTC Sensation leaked by Vodafone: 4.3-inch qHD SLCD and 1.2GHz dual-core processor ar

http://www.engadget.com/2011/04/12/htc-sensation-leaked-by-vodafone-4-3-inch-qhd-slcd-and-1-2ghz-d/

Would you look at that, HTC's latest worst kept secret is live on Vodafone UK's website. So here's the scoop: 4.3-inch qHD (540 x 960 pixel) SLCD display, 1.2 megapixel front-facing camera augmented by an 8 megapixel shooter with dual-LED flash around back, a 1.2GHz (dual-core) processor, and 4GB of internal flash memory with an extra 8GB supplied on memory card. Stick around, we'll have hands-on with the latest Android Sensation from the HTC launch event later in the day.

Update: Vodafone removed the pages but we've got a screenshot after the break. Better yet, we've also got a trio of videos uncovered by our friends over at Mobile Bulgaria showing updated elements of the Sense UI.

 

[bizdady]

some of my Android blogs I like to read.

www.Androidcentral.com
www.AndroidSpin.com
www.GoodandEvo.net
www.droid-life.com

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I still love my Inspire. Best phone I've ever had!

My boss has this phone, he loves it. Except for the blocked of installing outside market apps and Amazon appstore lol.

 

[Horhay]

I had been waiting for that damn Pyramid (Sensation) for months! I can't wait to get my hands on it. We had a few Android sets at work the other day. Can't say much more since I am under NDA, but they are definitely nice. Android is the way to go.

 

[Xerios]

i like the android platform. im rocking an Original Droid and its been running horrible since the update plus a few too many apps installed... my brother has the Droid X and his runs a lot smoother. the droid wasnt built with much expansion in mind i dont think lol

 

[xtop]

i like the android platform. im rocking an Original Droid and its been running horrible since the update plus a few too many apps installed... my brother has the Droid X and his runs a lot smoother. the droid wasnt built with much expansion in mind i dont think lol

put a custom rom on there and it'll be like a brand new phone

 

[Xerios]

never really got into the "mod" scene... ive modded a windows OS, but never hardware mods or other SW mods... i would be tempted to do it if it meant increasing speed and ease of use on my phone... whats the link X lol

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downloading RSD Lite, and gonna attempt the root now... once its root thought what do i do or what can i do with it... true noob here. i understand technology i just never modify it

 

[xtop]

never really got into the "mod" scene... ive modded a windows OS, but never hardware mods or other SW mods... i would be tempted to do it if it meant increasing speed and ease of use on my phone... whats the link X lol

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downloading RSD Lite, and gonna attempt the root now... once its root thought what do i do or what can i do with it... true noob here. i understand technology i just never modify it

http://www.cyanogenmod.com/devices/motorola-droid

 

[Xerios]

ok so i rooted it... rebooted its up and running... your saying go there, download what i assume would be the stable release and apply it...

Rooting the phone does absolutely nothing special in itself other than giving the end user access to things correct? rooting my phone didnt change how process' or run or anything, it just allows me to further mod the SW to make it do incredible things

 

[Horhay]

You are correct sir. Gives you more power to modify what is normally unmodifiable

 

[Xerios]

rooted successfully, downloading cyanogen through rom manager.... we'll see how this goes...

 

[xtop]

note, the stable version of cyan for the droid is froyo, cm6. cm7 is gingerbread. i'd flash the stable first, see what you think. then try out a cm7 nightly and see if you like that.

also, make sure to do a nandroid back up, or use titantium back up

 

[Xerios]

note, the stable version of cyan for the droid is froyo, cm6. cm7 is gingerbread. i'd flash the stable first, see what you think. then try out a cm7 nightly and see if you like that.

also, make sure to do a nandroid back up, or use titantium back up

right, running an original droid i downloaded the latest stable which in my case is 6.1.2.... after im back up and running after it installs im going to have to ask which apps are good to install that i normally couldnt grab off the market... should i delete a lot of my current google market apps? all the questions

 

[Horhay]

Rick, biz, and goodguy know some good apps too, they'll show up soon.

 

[xtop]

right, running an original droid i downloaded the latest stable which in my case is 6.1.2.... after im back up and running after it installs im going to have to ask which apps are good to install that i normally couldnt grab off the market... should i delete a lot of my current google market apps? all the questions

nah man, nothing has changed as far as app's go. app's that require root are still found in the market

adfree android is a must now that you're rooted

 

[Xerios]

so im fully up and running, it does seem significantly faster, even after all my **** was reinstalled onto it... idk what else to do though..

Adfree Android installed =)

 

[xtop]

so im fully up and running, it does seem significantly faster, even after all my **** was reinstalled onto it... idk what else to do though..

enjoy it!

check out what the problems with cm7 are on xda and if they aren't a big deal, install that

gingerbread

 

[Xerios]

it formats the current OS and drops that one in right? meaning re-download all apps again?