Author Topic: The Official Android Thread (Read 179112 times)

Nigerius Rex · « **Reply #945 on:** March 15, 2012, 05:45:26 PM »

Is it anything I can help with? I have had my share of sd problems when using android phones, but in almost every case it was something I was doing wrong or a cheap sd card causing problems.

Hyperplex · « **Reply #946 on:** March 15, 2012, 07:21:03 PM »

Do you have an sd card reader? It might mount that way and then you can either perform a repair or reformat.

I had two occasions where I deleted music from my sd card on my Droid X via Astro File Manager and it fragmented the card. Made the phone slow, unresponsive and almost unusable. The solution was to use a card reader to copy all the data to my computer, reformat the card and recopy all the data back. Worked like a charm twice.

Now, with my Nexus, there is no sd card, it's all internal memory. Read/write speeds are much faster.

Cable · « **Reply #947 on:** March 16, 2012, 06:23:41 AM »

Quote from: Hyperplex on March 15, 2012, 07:21:03 PM

Do you have an sd card reader? It might mount that way and then you can either perform a repair or reformat.

I had two occasions where I deleted music from my sd card on my Droid X via Astro File Manager and it fragmented the card. Made the phone slow, unresponsive and almost unusable. The solution was to use a card reader to copy all the data to my computer, reformat the card and recopy all the data back. Worked like a charm twice.

Now, with my Nexus, there is no sd card, it's all internal memory. Read/write speeds are much faster.

Nope, no SD card reader...although not exactly sure what one would be. I did see this mentioned as a help topic. I do use Astro to access it.

What happens exactly is when I plug the phone via USB into a PC, Windows says there is a problem with the device. On the phone, no longer does the selection pop up to chose the connection type, nor does the USB icon. On a Mac, nothing happens on the computer end.

I have tried two factory resets through settings, and another via the phone buttons. That gives me the icon at first, but no choice. And once I clear the notifications, the icon vanishes, and I'm back to square one with the problem.

The issue is beyond me, and really seems to be a fault with the phone hardware (and or jack). At least the thing charges, and I can remove the SD cards to use them with a USB reader, or use Bluetooth.

So that kind of rules out your theory too Nigerius. With two SD cards, one of which was formatted clean, the same problem occurred.

The other bitch of this is apparently PdaNet is no longer on the Market. I haven't looked hard, but no luck finding it yet. So right there, one of the things to keep me on Android is gone. I did use USB tether though, so cannot really use it now (bluetooth never seemed to work)

*it should be noted that PdaNet via USB tether was the last connection I did with a computer before this problem started*

Thanks though guys!

AcidLameLTE · « **Reply #948 on:** March 16, 2012, 06:36:13 AM »

Search Pdanet.apk into Google and use that file to install it on your phone.

No idea about the sd card though as I've never had a problem with any HTC phones and my current one is all internal storage.

cramx3 · « **Reply #949 on:** March 31, 2012, 08:30:05 PM »

So I finally upgraded to a smart phone and got myself a Droid Razr Maxx. This is my first Droid experience (I have an Ipod Touch so Im familiar with the Apple IOS, but never used a Droid). So far so good, I read this is one of the best droids out there so Im excited to get it working to its full potential. Any tips or apps that are noteworthy?

AcidLameLTE · « **Reply #950 on:** April 01, 2012, 04:12:45 AM »

cramx3 · « **Reply #951 on:** April 02, 2012, 07:38:36 AM »

Thanks, the Go Launcher does make more sense for the home screen.

Zydar · « **Reply #952 on:** April 02, 2012, 08:22:02 AM »

Thanks for the links. I'm checking out GO Launcher EX now.

AcidLameLTE · « **Reply #953 on:** April 02, 2012, 08:26:31 AM »

Go Launcher is great. It fixed the only thing I didn't like about my phone - the ugly/annoying UI that Motorola had put on the homescreen.

AcidLameLTE · « **Reply #954 on:** April 04, 2012, 05:16:01 PM »

Latest version of Swiftkey (isn't actually out yet) :

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKVYhv8MO9Y

THEY'RE FINALLY INCREASING THE SIZE OF THE SPACEBAR.

Also, holy shit - auto space correction

Edit: It's also going to provide a backup service so it remembers everything it's learned when you get a new phone or what ever

ariich · « **Reply #955 on:** April 05, 2012, 02:24:04 AM »

Schweet!

Also today my Nexus S upgraded itself to Ice Cream Sandwich, finally!

ReaperKK · « **Reply #956 on:** April 05, 2012, 08:46:58 AM »

Quote from: ariich on April 05, 2012, 02:24:04 AM

Schweet!

Also today my Nexus S upgraded itself to Ice Cream Sandwich, finally!

I hate Samsung sometimes, I didn't even get a Gingerbread update for my vibrant.

Zydar · « **Reply #957 on:** April 05, 2012, 08:49:52 AM »

I haven't gotten a Gingerbread update for my Wildfire since I bought it a year ago. I guess it won't be released for them anyway.

lonestar · « **Reply #958 on:** April 05, 2012, 08:55:31 AM »

Quote from: Zydar on April 05, 2012, 08:49:52 AM

I haven't gotten a Gingerbread update for my Wildfire since I bought it a year ago. I guess it won't be released for them anyway.

Cool,another Wildfire owner,thought I was the only one. Were you able to overcome the memory issues?

ariich · « **Reply #959 on:** April 05, 2012, 09:00:10 AM »

Quote from: ReaperKK on April 05, 2012, 08:46:58 AM

Quote from: ariich on April 05, 2012, 02:24:04 AM
Schweet!

Also today my Nexus S upgraded itself to Ice Cream Sandwich, finally!

I hate Samsung sometimes, I didn't even get a Gingerbread update for my vibrant.

Nexus S is a Samsung.

Dimitrius · « **Reply #960 on:** April 05, 2012, 09:03:42 AM »

Quote from: ReaperKK on April 05, 2012, 08:46:58 AM

Quote from: ariich on April 05, 2012, 02:24:04 AM
Schweet!

Also today my Nexus S upgraded itself to Ice Cream Sandwich, finally!

I hate Samsung sometimes, I didn't even get a Gingerbread update for my vibrant.

I believe most of their updates are not over-the-air but done through the Kies (or whatever it's called) software they have.

ReaperKK · « **Reply #961 on:** April 05, 2012, 09:55:11 AM »

Quote from: ariich on April 05, 2012, 09:00:10 AM

Quote from: ReaperKK on April 05, 2012, 08:46:58 AM
Quote from: ariich on April 05, 2012, 02:24:04 AM
Schweet!

Also today my Nexus S upgraded itself to Ice Cream Sandwich, finally!

I hate Samsung sometimes, I didn't even get a Gingerbread update for my vibrant.
Nexus S is a Samsung.

Yea I know that but google does the development for the nexus line where as with the Galaxy S phones that are shipped to cell providers (ATT, T-Mobile, Verizon) for the states, those updates are provided via Samsung.

Quote from: Dimitrius on April 05, 2012, 09:03:42 AM

Quote from: ReaperKK on April 05, 2012, 08:46:58 AM
Quote from: ariich on April 05, 2012, 02:24:04 AM
Schweet!

Also today my Nexus S upgraded itself to Ice Cream Sandwich, finally!

I hate Samsung sometimes, I didn't even get a Gingerbread update for my vibrant.
I believe most of their updates are not over-the-air but done through the Kies (or whatever it's called) software they have.

Yes I know, Samsung still never updated there phones, they promise an update and then failed to deliver, froyo was late 6 or 7 months from the time I purchased my Galaxy S, then came the promises for gingerbread which never materialized, now you can only get gingerbread if you have a 4g Galaxy S. In fact by the time froyo was fianlly released gingerbread had been out for a few months.

It's why I'm so hesitant buying a Galaxy II, even though they are great phones Samsung's support is complete shit, so if I do get a GSII it'll be a nexus phone from canada (since Verzion is the only provider that sells the nexus in the states at the time and I'm a T-Mobile customer so I can't use a CDMA network phone) since it'll have ICS already on it and google always does a great job updating.

Sorry for my Samsung rant

AcidLameLTE · « **Reply #962 on:** April 05, 2012, 10:10:35 AM »

Well, Galaxy S II is definitely getting ICS.

I'd personally wait for the S III though which is rumoured to have some insanely good specs.

Zydar · « **Reply #963 on:** April 05, 2012, 11:01:19 AM »

Quote from: lonestar on April 05, 2012, 08:55:31 AM

Quote from: Zydar on April 05, 2012, 08:49:52 AM
I haven't gotten a Gingerbread update for my Wildfire since I bought it a year ago. I guess it won't be released for them anyway.
Cool,another Wildfire owner,thought I was the only one. Were you able to overcome the memory issues?

What memory issues are you talkin about Willis?

ReaperKK · « **Reply #964 on:** April 05, 2012, 05:17:21 PM »

Quote from: AcidLameLTE on April 05, 2012, 10:10:35 AM

Well, Galaxy S II is definitely getting ICS.

I'd personally wait for the S III though which is rumoured to have some insanely good specs.

I don't really think my current Galaxy can make it

but I probably will wait until it finally start becoming inoperable.

Cable · « **Reply #965 on:** April 22, 2012, 03:27:43 PM »

If you don't have it already, go download Music Volume EQ now!

It has made anything I listen to come alive, even through bad headphones or ones that are not EQ'ed to my liking.

Alhough it uses compression with the Virtualizer setting it seems, this is the first time I can EQ music without distortion. This application will make it hard to switch to iOS when this phone dies...it's that good!

Riceball · « **Reply #966 on:** June 12, 2012, 11:37:09 PM »

Soooooooo I think I'm going to take a trip to tablet town. I get the feeling that certain tabs have enough power/features now for me to get something out of it (ie its not just a portable multimedia player). Naturally, I'm going down the Android route (have an S2, and I can't stand the lack-of-customisation in iOS).

My question is this: I have my eye on an ASUS Transformer Pad TF300TG, largely because a) its well priced, b) its 3G-enabled and c) I like the idea of having the keyboard and ports. Do ye, android watchers, think its a good buy?

Zydar · « **Reply #967 on:** June 12, 2012, 11:56:11 PM »

I finally ditched my HTC Wildfire yesterday and bought a Samsung Galaxy Xcover. Bigger screen, better resolution, feels like a slightly faster phone overall.

ReaperKK · « **Reply #968 on:** June 13, 2012, 06:29:50 AM »

Quote from: Riceball on June 12, 2012, 11:37:09 PM

Soooooooo I think I'm going to take a trip to tablet town. I get the feeling that certain tabs have enough power/features now for me to get something out of it (ie its not just a portable multimedia player). Naturally, I'm going down the Android route (have an S2, and I can't stand the lack-of-customisation in iOS).

My question is this: I have my eye on an ASUS Transformer Pad TF300TG, largely because a) its well priced, b) its 3G-enabled and c) I like the idea of having the keyboard and ports. Do ye, android watchers, think its a good buy?

I fully support the Transformer, I have both a Transformer and an iPad and when it comes to work related stuff I always go with my transformer.

lonestar · « **Reply #969 on:** June 13, 2012, 07:42:53 AM »

Quote from: Zydar on June 12, 2012, 11:56:11 PM

I finally ditched my HTC Wildfire yesterday and bought a Samsung Galaxy Xcover. Bigger screen, better resolution, feels like a slightly faster phone overall.

Funny, I ditched my Wildfire last week for an LG Optimus Elite, love the thing. You didn't seem to hate your Wildfire like I did mine though.

Zydar · « **Reply #970 on:** June 13, 2012, 07:52:12 AM »

No I didn't actually hate it, I just wanted to upgrade it to one with bigger screen.

lonestar · « **Reply #971 on:** June 13, 2012, 08:41:53 AM »

Couldn't stand mine, so little on board memory.

JayOctavarium · « **Reply #972 on:** June 14, 2012, 02:02:15 AM »

Posting from my galaxy tab 7.0 2. Not the biggest or fastest tab but I effing love it

Quote from: lonestar on June 13, 2012, 08:41:53 AM

Couldn't stand mine, so little on board memory.

I know right?

AcidLameLTE · « **Reply #973 on:** June 28, 2012, 10:19:54 AM »

Review of the Nexus 7 tablet:

https://www.engadget.com/2012/06/28/nexus-7-review/

Jelly Bean (Android 4.1) review:

https://www.engadget.com/2012/06/28/android-4-1-jelly-bean-review-a-look-at-whats-changed-in-googl/

cramx3 · « **Reply #974 on:** June 28, 2012, 10:42:30 AM »

Cool, id like a tablet but it would really just be a toy for me and since my phone performs all the same functions just at a smaller screen, I can't justify the spending of even 200 bucks.

El Barto · « **Reply #975 on:** September 25, 2012, 02:24:39 PM »

I'm knocking around upgrading to unlimited data, and I have a couple of questions. Is there a web browser that doesn't suck? I can't stand using the internet on my phone, due mostly to the screen size. What do people use for streaming music? Cost? Anybody got any intel on how bandwidth intensive streaming music is? Same as DL'ing an mp3?

antigoon · « **Reply #976 on:** September 25, 2012, 03:06:58 PM »

I use Chrome. The shared bookmarks/history between my PC and phone is nice. For music, I use Spotify Premium. $10 a month, which lets me store my Spotify playlists on my phone (even the ones locally stored on my PC) so I can listen to everything I want without having to stream anything. BeyondPod for my podcast manager.

My GSIII has more or less completely replaced my iPod.

El Barto · « **Reply #977 on:** September 26, 2012, 09:04:26 AM »

Thanks.

Anybody here have any experience with wifi-calling? What's the lowdown on that? I'm considering a pre-paid plan that only includes 100 minutes. Shouldn't be a problem, but if half my calls are via wifi, it's definitely not an issue.

Dimitrius · « **Reply #978 on:** September 26, 2012, 05:49:38 PM »

I use Play Music for the music streaming, I don't know how bandwidth intensive it is but it works very well on T-Mobile's HSPA+

ReaperKK · « **Reply #979 on:** September 26, 2012, 06:21:39 PM »

Quote from: El Barto on September 26, 2012, 09:04:26 AM

Thanks.

Anybody here have any experience with wifi-calling? What's the lowdown on that? I'm considering a pre-paid plan that only includes 100 minutes. Shouldn't be a problem, but if half my calls are via wifi, it's definitely not an issue.

Watch out for the provider tho, for example I have T-Mobile and if I had minutes (I don't I'm on unlimited) I'd still get minutes used while wi-fi calling against my account so if I'm tunneling through the T-Mobile network (not using Skype, Viber, or Google Voice) then I get minutes counted from my T-Mobile account.

wi-fi tunneling is cool though, going to europe I can put in my tmobile sim car and call home from my local us number if I'm connected to a wi-fi network, also free texts as well.

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Author Topic: The Official Android Thread (Read 179112 times)