Author Topic: The Official Android Thread (Read 179132 times)

El Barto · « **Reply #980 on:** September 27, 2012, 08:04:52 AM »

That sucks. Why even bother with it then? Seems like the only reason you'd want to use it is to avoid using your minutes.

ReaperKK · « **Reply #981 on:** September 27, 2012, 08:07:30 AM »

Yea it is really useful, my apartment is like a bunker for example, absolutely zero reception but since I have wifi in my home I just turn on my wifi tunneling and get all my texts and calls like normal.

Most carriers won't allow you to use it without using minutes. There might be something with google that you could hook up but I haven't looked into it.

jasc15 · « **Reply #982 on:** October 08, 2012, 10:52:46 AM »

So i've finally decided to cave and get a smartphone. I bought a used HTC Inspire and will be setting it up with straight talk using an "AT&T" sim card. I'm pretty sure it has Android 2.3.3 on it, which I'll keep, but my friend is already trying to get me to use cyanogenmod. I'm sure I'll be spending a lot of time screwing with it over the next few weeks.

FlamTap · « **Reply #983 on:** November 05, 2012, 09:45:14 PM »

I have an HTC Incredible. Lately, at almost 2:00am to the second, it will restart itself over and over again. It scared the shit outta me to wake up from a dead sleep to that robotic "DROID" voice. I searched the web and there are many instances of the same thing happening but no real cure. I asked the tech guys at Verizon and said they never heard of such a thing. Weird. Other than that, I love my Droid.

Chino · « **Reply #984 on:** November 09, 2012, 10:21:49 AM »

I just ordered me a Droid Razr Maxx HD. It should be here in a few days.

I'm pretty excited seeing as my DroidX is a solid 25 months old at this point.

cramx3 · « **Reply #985 on:** November 09, 2012, 10:35:24 AM »

Whats different between the Razr Maxx and the Razr Maxx HD? I have the Razr Maxx and while I very much like it, and the battery life, I don't think I'll be another Motorola phone. I will go back to Samsung on my next phone.

Chino · « **Reply #986 on:** November 09, 2012, 10:52:31 AM »

Quote from: cramx3 on November 09, 2012, 10:35:24 AM

Whats different between the Razr Maxx and the Razr Maxx HD? I have the Razr Maxx and while I very much like it, and the battery life, I don't think I'll be another Motorola phone. I will go back to Samsung on my next phone.

More storage, larger screen, faster processor, longer battery life, etc..

Chino · « **Reply #987 on:** November 15, 2012, 08:04:04 AM »

Razr Maxx HD comes in today

Chino · « **Reply #988 on:** November 16, 2012, 08:18:14 AM »

First post using my new phone. This thing feels a decade ahead of my DroidX. I can believe the power in my hand right now. 4GLTE is fast as fuck!

lonestar · « **Reply #989 on:** November 16, 2012, 08:30:21 AM »

Wow, I even read the post faster!!!!

ReaperKK · « **Reply #990 on:** November 16, 2012, 09:45:39 AM »

Just got a rokform case for my GS3, liking it so far, great to mount on my motorcycle when I need my phone as a gps.

JayOctavarium · « **Reply #991 on:** January 12, 2013, 01:40:48 AM »

So my galaxy tab 2 just updatednto Jellybean.... I just got used to ICS. Lol first world problems

Fiery Winds · « **Reply #992 on:** January 12, 2013, 02:14:04 AM »

Quote from: JayOctavarium on January 12, 2013, 01:40:48 AM

So my galaxy tab 2 just updatednto Jellybean.... I just got used to ICS. Lol first world problems

Mega bump, lol!

lonestar · « **Reply #993 on:** January 12, 2013, 03:13:00 AM »

Hey, a very timely bump too. Made me check my Toshiba 10 for the update, and there it was waiting for me. Downloading now

ReaperKK · « **Reply #994 on:** January 12, 2013, 06:07:27 AM »

Hrmm I need to check if Jellybean is out for my S3

rumborak · « **Reply #995 on:** February 13, 2013, 02:46:27 PM »

I dropped my phone in the snow over the weekend and since then it concluded it was charging all the time, without the cable in it

Well, I have insurance so they just sent me a replacement Galaxy Nexus. Of course it's a fresh reinstall, so I figured I'd unlock+root the phone and install Cyanogen Mod 10.1, which is Android 4.2.
Pretty sweet, because Verizon (I think) just stopped development on the phone. I very much doubt they will ever go up to 4.2.

Fiery Winds · « **Reply #996 on:** February 13, 2013, 02:55:26 PM »

I think that's one area where Apple has a significant advantage over Android. Apple still has its share of fragmentation, but not nearly on the level as Android. When an iPhone needs an update, it's done through Apple directly, whereas Android updates need to filter through the carriers first.

rumborak · « **Reply #997 on:** February 13, 2013, 02:59:46 PM »

In this particular case it's definitely Verizon's fault though. When you release a "Nexus" phone as a carrier, you essentially commit to releasing the newest Android release whenever Google releases it. Worked marvelously with T-Mobile, but Verizon managed to do one update, and by now they're 4 Android releases behind.
Once my contract is over I will switch carriers, that's for sure.

Fiery Winds · « **Reply #998 on:** February 13, 2013, 03:07:10 PM »

I agree, I had an HTC Thunderbolt from Verizon, which was the first 4G phone on the network. Support dropped rather quickly on that as well. I have an iPhone 5 now, but I still prefer Verizon over the other networks. In my area, it really is the fastest and most consistent. A 19% company discount and grandfathered unlimited internet are two things I really don't want to lose.

JayOctavarium · « **Reply #999 on:** April 11, 2013, 02:15:55 PM »

Looking for cheap (no more than $100) Android tablet for my mother. It doesn't need to be fast.. all she does is check facebook and play various puzzle games... I know almost any cheap tablet would do... I just don't want something that will completely shit out on her in a month.

any ideas?

The only criteria is it has to be at least 7inch... wifi (fuck 3g)... and be able to run GooglePlay... and preferably run 3.0 +

jasc15 · « **Reply #1000 on:** April 12, 2013, 12:30:08 PM »

I downloaded the Talkatone app in anticipation of a trip to Mexico. I will attempt to send and recieve calls with my SIM card removed and see how well it works (assuming the hotel has wifi). I tried it at home, and wasn't able to recieve calls, but I could send them. We'll see how it goes.

rumborak · « **Reply #1001 on:** May 08, 2013, 08:47:56 PM »

I just ported my Verizon number over to Google Voice, which also means that I'm cancelling my contract with VZ. Good riddance, what a sucky provider they are.
My plan now is to get a T-Mobile data-only plan (no voice) for $40/mo, and then use the data connection to make calls with my Google Voice number. Should be interesting.
Regarding cost, of course I get hit with an early termination fee by VZ, but because I'm currently shelling out $100/mo to Verizon, I actually end up saving money because the new thing will be so cheap.

ReaperKK · « **Reply #1002 on:** May 09, 2013, 08:57:21 AM »

Let me know how that goes rumborak. Google voice has dropped service a few times while trying make a call or during calls.

cramx3 · « **Reply #1003 on:** May 09, 2013, 09:11:20 AM »

Hmmm that sounds really interesting. Definitely let us know how it works. I have no problems with my Verizon service byat 78 a month... if it dropped to 40, that would be big savings.

jasc15 · « **Reply #1004 on:** May 09, 2013, 09:24:00 AM »

What app will you be using for the data calling? I've used free apps for that purpose (talkatone and GrooveIP), and the call quality was pretty shoddy. I would imagine (or hope) the paid apps are better.

Also, I wasn't aware of data-only plans. I suppose this is the same as what is used in tablets.

rumborak · « **Reply #1005 on:** May 09, 2013, 06:43:34 PM »

I've used GrooveIP (paid) over Wifi, and the voice quality and latency were pretty good, better than cellphone calls. So, that's at least my plan.
So, now I'm sitting here with my shiny HTC 1 (which is pretty awesome) and am waiting for Google Voice to finish porting. Exciting!

jasc15 · « **Reply #1006 on:** May 10, 2013, 08:40:24 AM »

Can you integrate that with the native dialer, or do you have to go through the grooveIP app for all calls?

rumborak · « **Reply #1007 on:** May 10, 2013, 08:46:06 AM »

It integrates with the native dialer, to the extent that once you hit the "call" button it asks you whether you want to use GrooveIP or the cellphone network.
BTW, configured it yesterday, and it works pretty awesome so far. I can receive calls to my regular number as if I was connected to a regular cell network. $40/mo, with a company discount of 15%.

jasc15 · « **Reply #1008 on:** May 10, 2013, 09:41:25 AM »

Not bad. Is there a contract? I use Straight Talk with mine. Pretty good price for unlimited* everything. I pay $46.20 a month with taxes, etc.

* I hear a lot about ST unlimited not really being limited, but I rarely exceed 1GB/month, and I havent had any nastygrams or throttling of service from them. I suppose the real heavy users might actually push ST's capricious terms and limits, but it's been fine for me. Their customer service is atrocious, however.

MetalJunkie · « **Reply #1009 on:** May 11, 2013, 07:37:42 PM »

Quote from: lonestar on November 16, 2012, 08:30:21 AM

Wow, I even read the post faster!!!!

That's because he left a couple of letters out.

rumborak · « **Reply #1010 on:** June 08, 2013, 12:13:37 PM »

Skype apparently has been bought by Microsoft, with the effect that their Android app is in complete shambles. So, next experiment, Talkatone + Google Voice. Talked to my mom in Germany today, voice quality was pretty good and latency too.

ReaperKK · « **Reply #1011 on:** June 09, 2013, 03:59:18 PM »

Have you tried out Vibr? It worked pretty well for me the few times I've used it.

rumborak · « **Reply #1012 on:** June 10, 2013, 08:08:11 AM »

I had Viber installed before I went for Talkatone. Problem with Viber is, you can't call landline or cellphone numbers, can you?

Akasha · « **Reply #1013 on:** June 10, 2013, 05:52:42 PM »

Had a factory reset done on my phone today because the camera stopped working. It worked after that for a short while. I will take it back later this week for a replacement.

ReaperKK · « **Reply #1014 on:** June 11, 2013, 06:41:26 AM »

Quote from: rumborak on June 10, 2013, 08:08:11 AM

I had Viber installed before I went for Talkatone. Problem with Viber is, you can't call landline or cellphone numbers, can you?

Ohh that's right, I completely forgot, sorry about that.

Side note: I just got my galaxy s4!

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