[The Faceless Master]

LOL both Moto/Verizon and Nokia/MS schedule Sep 5 to announce new phones. Exactly one week before iPhone 5.

healthy competition!

[aznpxdd]

So no one has followed the latest announcement of the Xiaomi Phone 2?

http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/16/x...e-2-quad-core/

http://www.anandtech.com/show/6163/x...apq8064-inside

First Android phone to use Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 quad-core chip
4.3" 1280x720 (highest PPI screen on a phone currently)
2GB Ram
16GB Internal
2000mAH battery standard, 3000mAH optional with slight thickness bump
2MP front facing camera capable of 1080p recording
SD Card Slot
Dual Antenna
4.1 Jellybean in MIUI

All for $315 USD! This phone sounds sweet as shit on paper. I am definitely going to pick one up when its released in October (I'm working in China right now).

[The Faceless Master]

gonna need that 3000mAh battery, APQxxxx models don't come with an integrated baseband, so seperate baseband chip required.

[tino]

So no one has followed the latest announcement of the Xiaomi Phone 2? http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/16/x...e-2-quad-core/ http://www.anandtech.com/show/6163/x...apq8064-inside First Android phone to use Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 quad-core chip 4.3" 1280x720 (highest PPI screen on a phone currently) 2GB Ram 16GB Internal 2000mAH battery standard, 3000mAH optional with slight thickness bump 2MP front facing camera capable of 1080p recording SD Card Slot Dual Antenna 4.1 Jellybean in MIUI All for $315 USD! This phone sounds sweet as shit on paper. I am definitely going to pick one up when its released in October (I'm working in China right now).

The problem is Xiaomi usually announce shit too early. If it use the Samsung Enynos quadcore soc I would believe it coming out on time. Plus you can't walk into a store to buy one in the first couple months.

I do like MIUI roms very much. I hope I can talk my wife into dumping her 3GS and get either a Xiaomi or a Meizu.

[Husker86]

LOL both Moto/Verizon and Nokia/MS schedule Sep 5 to announce new phones. Exactly one week before iPhone 5.

And the iPhone will still come out first, probably by a month or two!

[zazrx]

When is the Note 2 supposed to be revealed anyways?

[The Faceless Master]

And the iPhone will still come out first, probably by a month or two!

usually, when a US Telco is involved, the phone's release date is soon... so VZW/Moto shouldn't be that long.

[Husker86]

usually, when a US Telco is involved, the phone's release date is soon... so VZW/Moto shouldn't be that long.

I will be impressed if it releases in September. I think I'm still holding a grudge over the Thunderbolt but technically they never had a dedicated event for it so I suppose that's different.

[Lesiroth]

Surprised no one mentioned anything about this.

http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_...-news-4669.php

[Socreges]

Is there any way to jump to the bottom of the page (ie, the bottom of a thread's page) with ICS Browser+? The best I can do is either swipe down aggressively or hold down on the volume controls (but then I can't control volume within the browser). Any alternatives?

[Zee-Row]

Surprised no one mentioned anything about this. http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_...-news-4669.php

Are they ever gonna make a more powerful Experia Play with a more powerful processor?

[xxczx]

Is there any way to jump to the bottom of the page (ie, the bottom of a thread's page) with ICS Browser+? The best I can do is either swipe down aggressively or hold down on the volume controls (but then I can't control volume within the browser). Any alternatives?

press on the thread title when in a thread.

[DrFunk]

Surprised no one mentioned anything about this. http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_...-news-4669.php

2 pages ago

[jobber]

So my tf300 got an update today for Jelly Bean

I was happy.

I tried to install said update and it failed.

Now it says I have no updates available.

I am sad :(

I think it failed because I flashed the Google Now hack and forgot to restore the old search apk >_>

Now I can't update to until Asus puts out a newer update.

Learn from my brain fart.

[zomgbbqftw]

So my tf300 got an update today for Jelly Bean I was happy. I tried to install said update and it failed. Now it says I have no updates available. I am sad :( I think it failed because I flashed the Google Now hack and forgot to restore the old search apk >_> Now I can't update to until Asus puts out a newer update. Learn from my brain fart.

Just install 4ext and flash it manually.

[zomgbbqftw]

Are they ever gonna make a more powerful Experia Play with a more powerful processor?

No. They learned from the Xperia Play update fiasco to never make another non-standard SKU.

PS-Mobile and a possible Vita Phone with Vita OS is the closest we will get to a Xperia Play successor.

[rhfb]

How long do I need to let ODIN run? My phone provider finally provided an update to ICS for the Galaxy SII, but won't be doing it OTA so they provided a guide to use ODIN to do it... I have a yellow ID:COM value, but looking at the guide they provided there were a BUNCH more messages (They had 10/12 messages, I only have <ID:0/003> Added!! so far)...

Just don't want to screw this up and brick my phone after wanting this so damn much!

[Greyface]

No. They learned from the Xperia Play update fiasco to never make another non-standard SKU. PS-Mobile and a possible Vita Phone with Vita OS is the closest we will get to a Xperia Play successor.

Google has added gamepad support to the Android. What else does Sony need?

[rhfb]

Well I just went for it after waiting half an hour. Rather painless upgrade, sucks to see that the music player still isn't gapless, and now I get to spend the rest of the day getting my phone back to the way I like it but if this gets my Sixaxis controller working with my phone it will all have been worth it!

Galaxy SII is getting 4.1 sometime later this year right?

[Brettison]

Well I just went for it after waiting half an hour. Rather painless upgrade, sucks to see that the music player still isn't gapless, and now I get to spend the rest of the day getting my phone back to the way I like it but if this gets my Sixaxis controller working with my phone it will all have been worth it! Galaxy SII is getting 4.1 sometime later this year right?

Glad to hear it! ICS is a huge step forward for Android as a whole over what came before it in the 2.X variety.

[rozay]

Google has added gamepad support to the Android. What else does Sony need?

a sony branded version of http://thegameklip.com/index.html

[Massa]

Google has added gamepad support to the Android. What else does Sony need?

What about anyone else, even? It amazes me that no manufacturer besides Sony made an Android phone with gamepad buttons.

[The Faceless Master]

What about anyone else, even? It amazes me that no manufacturer besides Sony made an Android phone with gamepad buttons.

there aren't that many non-phone Android devices with a built-in gamepad either. it's probably not that big of a deal...

[Brettison]

So I finally decided to try out FireFox for Android on my One X running ICS. So far so good. I might actually like it as much as Chrome which I installed as soon as I got my phone and have been using as my default ever since.

I guess I should give the default browser a try out at some point. I've only used it when I hit a site I really wanted to use that involved flash. It's nice that FF for Android has hooks for Flash even if Flash for Android just got end of it's life cycled. Plus I like that FF allows for extensions!

[The Faceless Master]

ever feel dangerous fatigue from holding your tablet and maybe even almost dropping it? introducing the Tablet Claw

[tino]

So I looked into the xiaomi M1 and M2 spec a bit more. It turned out M1 was announced same time last year, with a 1.5ghz Qualcomm S3. And 1 month later, HTC announced the the Sensation XE, which had the same chip. Sensation XE went on sale in the middle of October.

My theory is that HTC will announce a new phone with the S4 Pro soc in Xiaomi M2 very soon.

[Massa]

there aren't that many non-phone Android devices with a built-in gamepad either. it's probably not that big of a deal...

It's a pretty obvious way to differentiate a product for a segment of the market. Sadly most of these companies seem more concerned about simply making spec sheets look better.

[Plasmid]

I was thinking about buying an android tablet but dunno what to get, i'm mainly going to use it for reading books and maybe a few apps. But my price range is $70-100. I've seen some on amazon but does anyone have recommendations?

[Greyface]

I was thinking about buying an android tablet but dunno what to get, i'm mainly going to use it for reading books and maybe a few apps. But my price range is $70-100. I've seen some on amazon but does anyone have recommendations?

... what do the reviews on amazon say? Links?

[tino]

I was thinking about buying an android tablet but dunno what to get, i'm mainly going to use it for reading books and maybe a few apps. But my price range is $70-100. I've seen some on amazon but does anyone have recommendations?

Get an used Nook Color. You have alot more rom options.

[Brettison]

Get an used Nook Color. You have alot more rom options.

Yeah this is your best and really only bet.

$100 isn't really that much for a tablet, and that's at the top of your price range. The Nook Color recently price dropped down to $150 so you should be able to find a use one on the cheaper low.

Honestly if you just wanted to forgo the apps I'd just get an e-ink reader and call it a day. Either that or just forgo getting anything and save up a little bit more cash. $150 would get you a new Nook Color or maybe a used Nook Tablet/Kindle Fire/ or cheap 7" Android tablet.

[chris.trejo]

So I think I'm done with my Evo 4G and I'm looking around for something newer, I'm on Sprint and would love a Sony phone but yeah :( I'm not very picky with phones so any suggestions?

[ghostofsparta]

Galaxy s 3 or galaxy nexus.

Gs3 for best hardwsre , nexus for best software.

[DrFunk]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5P3di...layer_embedded

[Futureman]

um my phone makes a noise when I set it down haha. I have no idea what this is. VZW GNex.

also when's my damn 4.1 being pushed Verizon?

[gcubed]

um my phone makes a noise when I set it down haha. I have no idea what this is. VZW GNex. also when's my damn 4.1 being pushed Verizon?

Are you setting it on your wallet by chance?

[SumGamer]

Anybody know sub $250 Android phone that has GNSS (basically Snapdragon S2 and above).

[tino]

Anybody know sub $250 Android phone that has GNSS (basically Snapdragon S2 and above).

Meizu MX 2-core. Haha

Edit: oh I thought you mean Galaxy S2.

[Crunched]

I've had a problem with an update for my Droid Bionic since July. It was 9.05 or something, the latest one. Every time I try to update, it gets to about 20% on the install screen before quitting and rebooting into a 'software update failed' ' screen. This is a stock, unrooted phone. I tried a factory reset but that didn't work. Been to a Verizon store 3 times trying to find a solution, but they refuse to replace the phone. 'Keep waiting' is the company line, 'a fixed update will be released soon, you're not the only one with problems.'

I got another update pushed to my phone last night, and was hoping it would be a fix, but I am having the exact same problem. What are my options, GAF?

[buhdeh]

Seems weird that Android still has no remote security options. I can remotely install apps from a browser but I can't lock or wipe my phone? Even a BlackBerry has this built in (or at least provided by RIM for free).

[gcubed]

Seems weird that Android still has no remote security options. I can remotely install apps from a browser but I can't lock or wipe my phone? Even a BlackBerry has this built in (or at least provided by RIM for free).

i'm sure it will get one at some point, but there are countless options available on the market to do it for you

[Donos]

Hmm, have to cut my sim card into a micro sim tomorrow since my One X is underway. Has the HTC software (which i alomst never used) the possibility to save all my contacts? I guess i have to backup everything else manually (GoSMS, WhatsApp, all my Colornote Notes...).

Still exited that i have finally a new Phone. Gone through alot with my Desire Hd (and its laughable 1200mah battery) and still like it. A bit heavy. Maybe i will flash some fancy (ICS) roms on it now that i don't need it. Wouldn't get more than 100€ with all the marks it has.

Still sad that no one of the big dogs is bringing out a high end dual core android phone with a slim physical keyboard.


Btw. i thought Meizu would skyrocket into android like htc once did but it's quiet around them. Do they still sell the MX only in China?

[andycapps]

Anybody know the process of selling a rooted EVO on Sprint? I think I have to call to get the ESN unlocked or cleared, but will they do that on a rooted phone. And does that basically mean that once I do a factory wipe and clear all the data, that the phone would be unable to make any calls and my phone number would not be in the phone at all, then the next buyer would have to call Sprint to have that ESN assigned to their number?

If anybody has an old Sprint flip phone or anything else around that I could buy for cheap off you, I'd like to get it so I can use it inbetween my EVO and the new iPhone.

Also, selling an OG EVO if anyone wants it. I don't know if this is an appropriate place for it, but it has an extended battery from Amazon, Seidio case, etc. $150 OBO. Rooted and has Cyanogen 7.2 on it right now. I know this is probably not the place for it as everyone in Android GAF wants the newest and best, but if you're looking for an out of contract phone for a spouse or kid, it's still a good one.

[tino]

Anybody know the process of selling a rooted EVO on Sprint? I think I have to call to get the ESN unlocked or cleared, but will they do that on a rooted phone. And does that basically mean that once I do a factory wipe and clear all the data, that the phone would be unable to make any calls and my phone number would not be in the phone at all, then the next buyer would have to call Sprint to have that ESN assigned to their number? If anybody has an old Sprint flip phone or anything else around that I could buy for cheap off you, I'd like to get it so I can use it inbetween my EVO and the new iPhone. Also, selling an OG EVO if anyone wants it. I don't know if this is an appropriate place for it, but it has an extended battery from Amazon, Seidio case, etc. $150 OBO. Rooted and has Cyanogen 7.2 on it right now. I know this is probably not the place for it as everyone in Android GAF wants the newest and best, but if you're looking for an out of contract phone for a spouse or kid, it's still a good one.

Alot of misinformation here. Sprint phone can only used on sprint network. You don't need to unlock anything. If you can use your phone now, your esn is clean.

And Sprint really dones't care if its root. Just reset it before you sell it.

You just remind me I have a EVO with bad ESN I need to dump on ebay.

[Brettison]

Hmm, have to cut my sim card into a micro sim tomorrow since my One X is underway. Has the HTC software (which i alomst never used) the possibility to save all my contacts? I guess i have to backup everything else manually (GoSMS, WhatsApp, all my Colornote Notes...). Still exited that i have finally a new Phone. Gone through alot with my Desire Hd (and its laughable 1200mah battery) and still like it. A bit heavy. Maybe i will flash some fancy (ICS) roms on it now that i don't need it. Wouldn't get more than 100€ with all the marks it has. Still sad that no one of the big dogs is bringing out a high end dual core android phone with a slim physical keyboard. Btw. i thought Meizu would skyrocket into android like htc once did but it's quiet around them. Do they still sell the MX only in China?

Where did you buy your phone from? On or off contract? Amazon just sent me a micro sim in my box.

[this_guy]

Seems weird that Android still has no remote security options. I can remotely install apps from a browser but I can't lock or wipe my phone? Even a BlackBerry has this built in (or at least provided by RIM for free).

There are apps in the market such as Lookout that can do this for you.

[Donos]

Where did you buy your phone from? On or off contract? Amazon just sent me a micro sim in my box.

Sniped a used One X from ebay. 1 month old. 394€ from a girl who had problems with android and went back to IP4 :)

Read that a sending me a micro sim from my carrier (mobilcom debitel) would cost 26€ but from what i read you can't really fuckup the cutting from sim > micro sim. If i fuck it up, i still can get a new one.

[andycapps]

Alot of misinformation here. Sprint phone can only used on sprint network. You don't need to unlock anything. If you can use your phone now, your esn is clean. And Sprint really dones't care if its root. Just reset it before you sell it. You just remind me I have a EVO with bad ESN I need to dump on ebay.

When someone gets my phone and puts in their Gmail information to login, won't they still have my phone number associated with it? Or do I have to call Sprint and just tell them that I don't have this phone anymore, so then the phone in being able ot make calls or send/receive messages until the new owner calls in and has the ESN associated with their phone number? When I say unlocked, I don't mean unlocked as in able to use on other carriers, just not associated with my account. I should have been more clear.

So yeah, I guess I have clean ESN, I'm still using it now and there's nothing wrong with it.

[rhfb]

Bah, I can't get just vibration to work for email/text/ect notifications on ICS. Never have the volume on my phone on so I need vibrations to know when I get a text or email :<

Just hope it is some bizarre setting I'm missing. Just strange that I don't even have an option to enable it in my gmail or messenger app when I've seen screen captures saying "Make sure this box is checked!"

[AndyD]

When someone gets my phone and puts in their Gmail information to login, won't they still have my phone number associated with it? Or do I have to call Sprint and just tell them that I don't have this phone anymore, so then the phone in being able ot make calls or send/receive messages until the new owner calls in and has the ESN associated with their phone number? When I say unlocked, I don't mean unlocked as in able to use on other carriers, just not associated with my account. I should have been more clear. So yeah, I guess I have clean ESN, I'm still using it now and there's nothing wrong with it.

That is what you need to do. Call Sprint and have them switch your account to your new phone. Then the old phone is free of association with any cell phone account.

Bah, I can't get just vibration to work for email/text/ect notifications on ICS. Never have the volume on my phone on so I need vibrations to know when I get a text or email :< Just hope it is some bizarre setting I'm missing. Just strange that I don't even have an option to enable it in my gmail or messenger app when I've seen screen captures saying "Make sure this box is checked!"

What phone? Some phones have a mute setting with no noise/no vibration and a silent setting with no noise but vibrations allowed. Also some phones have a setting for vibration independently of any other setting. And lastly, the individual apps you use for mail/text/etc. can have their own setting overriding system settings entirely.