The Official ANDROID Thread

2010-07-29 16:26:07

#76

FFLink: There is.; +1,380|6908|Devon, England

Doesn't really feel like it needs a performance increase, but I won't be turning it down.

Installing an OS Update, would that require a full restart or is it just like a service pack install on Windows (IE I keep all my shit)?

2010-07-30 11:41:52

#77

mikkel: Member; +383|6819

Froyo has been great so far on the Nexus One. A slew of small bug fixes, snappier navigation and browsing, and finally they enabled the multi-coloured trackball feature. There are a bunch of tethering features that I haven't messed with yet. Nothing disappointing in that update.

2010-07-30 13:06:16

#78

jsnipy: ...; +3,276|6740|...

is this OTA?

2010-08-02 17:32:12

#79

Ilocano: buuuurrrrrrppppp.......; +341|6885

Updating my EVO: Froyo 2.2. System Upgrade (84.34 MB) FOTA Update.

Settings, System Updates, HTC Software Update, Check Now

2010-08-03 06:32:50

#80

Shadow893: lel; +75|6910|England

i don't get 2.2 till September for my galaxy s

2010-08-03 09:01:16

#81

FFLink: There is.; +1,380|6908|Devon, England

Apparently it's just been rolled out for unlocked Desires, but O2 are holding back a few weeks for extra testing.

I don't mind

http://channel.hexus.net/content/item.php?item=25791

Nice changes for the Desire, IMO.

2010-08-03 09:04:05

#82

eleven bravo: Member; +1,399|5477|foggy bottom

ive already noticed the difference with texting and the keyboard and also the voicemail notice in the top left corner now has the number of new voicemails on top of the icon

Tu Stultus Es

2010-08-03 09:08:06

#83

FFLink: There is.; +1,380|6908|Devon, England

Texting, as in, improved word-typing accuracy?

Cos I find the keyboard for mine still isn't too awesome. Doesn't feel refined enough.

Hopefully this sorts it, anyway.

2010-08-03 15:06:58

#84

m3thod: All kiiiiiiiiinds of gainz; +2,197|6889|UK

anyone know what the wallpaper size is for the desire?

Blackbelts are just whitebelts who have never quit.

2010-08-03 15:19:32

#85

Microwave: _; +515|6873|Loughborough Uni / Leeds, UK

480 x 800

and the width value 'x' however many home screens you have

So for 5 I think 2400x800 would work

Last edited by Microwave (2010-08-03 15:20:14)

2010-08-04 10:05:59

#86

Jebus: Looking for my Scooper; +218|5982|Belgium

Anyone experienced with the HTC Wildfire?

Looks like a nice smartphone that fits in my budget, and is android..

2010-08-05 15:10:54

#87

jsnipy: ...; +3,276|6740|...

Anyone able to hit irc.gamesurge.net on their phone? (not using WiFi) if so what client.

2010-08-05 17:06:55

#88

FFLink: There is.; +1,380|6908|Devon, England

Yeah

I use AndroIRC.

irc.gamesurge.net, default port, #BF2s

2010-08-05 18:22:04

#89

jsnipy: ...; +3,276|6740|...

FFLink wrote:
Yeah

I use AndroIRC.

irc.gamesurge.net, default port, #BF2s

Yeah that's my set up, works fine through wifi, just not over the data network.

2010-08-05 19:02:49

#90

FFLink: There is.; +1,380|6908|Devon, England

jsnipy wrote:
FFLink wrote:
Yeah

I use AndroIRC.

irc.gamesurge.net, default port, #BF2s
Yeah that's my set up, works fine through wifi, just not over the data network.

USA?

O2 over here. Must be your provider..?

2010-08-05 19:13:28

#91

jsnipy: ...; +3,276|6740|...

FFLink wrote:
jsnipy wrote:
FFLink wrote:
Yeah

I use AndroIRC.

irc.gamesurge.net, default port, #BF2s
Yeah that's my set up, works fine through wifi, just not over the data network.
USA?

O2 over here. Must be your provider..?

yeah usa, sounds like it might be provider, ill have to research it a bit more

edit: i can hit other servers, just not gamesurge, trying different hosts. Also ruling out DNS issues.

2010-11-05 18:00:47

#92

jsnipy: ...; +3,276|6740|...

Barnicle wifi tether and pdanet for usb or bluetooth tethering (bypasses carrier offering which demand a monthly subscription)

Music player called "cubed", step up from the default.

Mortplayer for audiobooks.

I actually paid for Xtralogic RDP client. Easier to RDP and browser sometimes then to use the phone tbh.

2010-11-05 18:01:40

#93

Jay: Bork! Bork! Bork!; +2,006|5576|London, England

jsnipy wrote:
Barnicle wifi tether and pdanet for usb or bluetooth tethering (bypasses carrier offering which demand a monthly subscription)

Music player called "cubed", step up from the default.

Mortplayer for audiobooks.

I actually paid for Xtralogic RDP client. Easier to RDP and browser sometimes then to use the phone tbh.

Fuck RTHKI, like 1/8 of the people visit tech

"Ah, you miserable creatures! You who think that you are so great! You who judge humanity to be so small! You who wish to reform everything! Why don't you reform yourselves? That task would be sufficient enough."
-Frederick Bastiat

2010-11-05 18:07:13

#94

tuckergustav: ...; +1,590|6131|...

My Tracks-if you hike or run. It shows your route and keeps track of your pace.

Mototorch LED(if you have an LED camera flash) Makes for a quick and bright flashlight.

...

2010-11-06 03:57:41

#95

11 Bravo: Banned; +965|5455|Cleveland, Ohio

JohnG@lt wrote:
Fuck RTHKI, like 1/8 of the people visit tech

and the majority are mods lulz

2010-11-06 04:35:00

#96

Jenspm: penis; +1,716|6950|St. Andrews / Oslo

So, what Android phone is worth getting nowadays?

I've been trying to read up, but there seems to be a decision of whether to go for a 'pure' android phone or one that's edited e.g. Sense UI.

Seems that edited ones take forever to get updates? Any compatibility problems with apps etc? I'd be more inclined to go for a smaller phone than the massive iPad-like things, and have been eye-ing up the X10 mini. The biggest SE's are way too big, anyway..

https://static.bf2s.com/files/user/26774/flickricon.png

2010-11-06 04:48:22

#97

m3thod: All kiiiiiiiiinds of gainz; +2,197|6889|UK

HTC Desire or HTC Desire HD

go to carphone warehouse or somewehere similar so your handset is somewhat vanilla and not carrier branded (who like to add more bloat to the OS). I get my driod updates a lot earlier than any of the carriers branded phones.

Only the nexus one comes with the the pure android UI experience, although this looks likely to change as google is looking to provide a seamless UI in all driods as part of future updates.

Last edited by m3thod (2010-11-06 04:48:38)

Blackbelts are just whitebelts who have never quit.

2010-11-06 07:32:06

#98

FFLink: There is.; +1,380|6908|Devon, England

My friend just got a nice looking white Desire.

I still love mine, a lot.

Last edited by FFLink (2010-11-06 07:32:21)

2010-11-06 07:34:54

#99

Uzique: dasein.; +2,865|6688

my gf has a desire and i think it's fugly

the screen is like a bad acid trip

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2010-11-06 07:41:15

#100

FFLink: There is.; +1,380|6908|Devon, England

To normal people it's a damn good phone.

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