Google deprecated SD storage on Android, which makes sense. Could lead to a bunch of headaches from dumb users if data was split across the native drive and the SD card.
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I think Samsung labels their internal media storage partition as an SD card. So with an actual SD card inserted it considers there to be 2 SD cards present. I forget why they do this.
Cause google changed the internal/external setup for sd cards around gingerbread.
google dgaf about legacy
The Faceless Master
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the problem is Google cared too much about legacy. they should have nuked the entire sdcard remapping scheme in AOSP from orbit and broken compatibility for apps that didn't update and left it solely for media instead of doing things the nice way. this is another 'menu button' debacle, though they finally dealt with that in 4.4 so who knows, bring on Android 4.5/5.0 Lemonhead/Laffy Taffy
Mmm...I'm going with Lemonhead.
You'll need one to carry it.
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The Faceless Master
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the good thing is one is included for free when you become the owner of a Samsung.
Kiraly
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I have the money right here, awaiting to buy the Z1 Compact as my next phone.
What about y'all GAF?
My smartphone history started with the HTC Desire which was a class-act.
Bought a HTC One S afterwards, got stolen after a month of use. Got back to my Desire for like half a year before I made up my mind which phone to buy. Imported an Xiaomi Mi2, was DOA and had to return it. Two months later I finally had a new phone, and I loved it. It was powerful, handy, looked gorgeous as fuck with a marine blue back cover and I liked MIUI and the weekly updates. Maybe used it for a month and a half before I dropped it in the club and the screen broke. Was so fed up with going back to my Desire, I bought a Xperia L the next day because it was cheap and I did not feel like paying too much for a new phone. It is an okay phone. I like Sony. Hope the Z1 Compact will be solid, I'm hoping to use it for a year or two.
What about y'all GAF?
My smartphone history started with the HTC Desire which was a class-act.
Bought a HTC One S afterwards, got stolen after a month of use. Got back to my Desire for like half a year before I made up my mind which phone to buy. Imported an Xiaomi Mi2, was DOA and had to return it. Two months later I finally had a new phone, and I loved it. It was powerful, handy, looked gorgeous as fuck with a marine blue back cover and I liked MIUI and the weekly updates. Maybe used it for a month and a half before I dropped it in the club and the screen broke. Was so fed up with going back to my Desire, I bought a Xperia L the next day because it was cheap and I did not feel like paying too much for a new phone. It is an okay phone. I like Sony. Hope the Z1 Compact will be solid, I'm hoping to use it for a year or two.
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qizah
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That's ugly AF.
Junior Mint
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I see they're going all in with the ugly rectangle styling of their home screen clock. Nasty.
Nicktendo86
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Ewwwwwwwwwww
CurlySaysX
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Jesus! Samsung!
Why?
Why?
Junior Mint
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What the hell happened to album art on Play Music?
It doesn't pan around like it used to and now all my album art turned to some low-res mess even though I have high-res artwork embedded to my MP3s. God damnit Google.
Also:
looooooooooool
It doesn't pan around like it used to and now all my album art turned to some low-res mess even though I have high-res artwork embedded to my MP3s. God damnit Google.
Also:
http://www.xperiablog.net/2014/01/2...e-xperia-kitkat-ui-for-the-sony-d6503-sirius/
looooooooooool
Maybe it's your connection? Looks the same to me.
Jazzy Network
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Lol I'm one of those who don't think Touchwiz is that bad, but Christ. That is awful.
Companies should make the google now slide in customizable.
I would love to be able to launch different apps the same way I launch Now. I know some roms have it, but lol romcity.
Combichristoffersen
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So, I'm getting a job phone from my employer and I can choose between the iPhone 5C, the iPhone 5S, the Sony Xperia Z1 Compact (which still hasn't been released) and the Samsung Galaxy S4+. The iPhones aren't all that interesting to me, so it'll be between the GS4+ and the Z1 C. Which one would you recommend? I'm leaning towards the Z1 C, but the GS4+ looks mighty fine too..
Look at The Verge link above. Is the S4 still enticing to you?
Combichristoffersen
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That's the S5. And the S4 is still more enticing than the iPhones, at least.
I think some of that will at least trickle down to it.
Though honestly, the S4 as a device is quite good. Spec-wise the Z1 compact is a bit stronger though. Personally I'd go for the Z1c because it's more compelling personally, but if you want a bigger phone with a higher res display, then S4 might be for you.
Combichristoffersen
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Yeah, the S4 has the bigger screen while the Z1c has the better specs (plus better camera). I don't know how Sony are about updating Android on their phones these days, when I last had a Sony Ericsson Android phone they were, IIRC, still releasing new phones running 2.1 while others were moving away from 2.3 already.
The Faceless Master
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peeps talking about the S5 Flipboard/Now Launcher like they wouldn't be using Apex/Nova anyway... or that one dude who uses Action Launcher...
BoboBrazil
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No more touchwiz??? There's really nothing wrong with it if it had updated icons and ran smoother. I'm using a google edition rom with nova launcher on my s4, but I do miss the camera from Touchwiz.
Combichristoffersen
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I'm currently on a crummy old Galaxy SII, so I'd be fine with a 4.3" screen. There's one thing the GS4+ seems to have that I guess the Z1c doesn't offer; the option to use both cameras at once. I like that feature.
Return I guess or El Google tests custom ROMs in house - I am sure they do.
Yeah, I told her to call them about it. Just seems like a weird slip up. Why are they selling test phones?
zomgbbqftw
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Android 4.4.2 for Xperia Z series and Xperia SP is in phase one testing. Roll out is pencilled in for March to April. Xperia Z1/Z1s/Z1c are first in line then it will be as they get to a stable build. The Xperia "Sirius" will launch with 4.4.2 and the T2 Ultra has a good chance of receiving it within weeks of launching rather than months because it has it's own hardware board and a separate team working on it.
Huge UI overhaul which leaked today. Loads of new "features", but they are heading into Sonywiz territory IMO, not sure I like the look of it so far. I'll reserve full judgement until it arrives though I guess. Maybe the features are useful. :/
Huge UI overhaul which leaked today. Loads of new "features", but they are heading into Sonywiz territory IMO, not sure I like the look of it so far. I'll reserve full judgement until it arrives though I guess. Maybe the features are useful. :/
ToLateToLove
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Nexus 5 or Note 2? What would you guys choose?
Used to have a Note 2, loved it. Loved how big the screen was. But the Nexus is a bit cheaper, also a somewhat smaller screen is probably a good thing for me.
Used to have a Note 2, loved it. Loved how big the screen was. But the Nexus is a bit cheaper, also a somewhat smaller screen is probably a good thing for me.
vivftp
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Interesting that with all the recent leaks on the new Xperia device, Doomlord over at XDA posted he doesn't think this is the new flagship
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49609774&postcount=163
So... is it possible there might be an even mightier device launched alongside that beast that's been leaked?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49609774&postcount=163
So... is it possible there might be an even mightier device launched alongside that beast that's been leaked?
I... am the only one who uses Action Launcher?!
Probably a return nobody bothered to QA before putting it back on the shelf.
Thanks for all the info buddy, forgot to thank you earlier.
Does anyone know of an app or a ROM which enables zoom on text selection, like the magnifying glass which comes up on my xperia z tablet as I move the text selection cursor. I think iPhone's do it as well.
Anecdote: my Galaxy Nexus is not holding up as badly as I thought and I have been putting off upgrading just waiting for MWC. So weird before I got back into ROM city I could not wait.
I use HaxSync to pull my facebook contacts and merge them with my Google contacts, I've been using it so long that I can't even remember if Facebook app itself does pull contacts or not.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.mots.haxsync
Uh? The link I gave was straight from Google Play and as of right now it's still up there.
Also, where did you get your information? I can attest that if you give permissions to this app it can get phone numbers from facebook.
Fjolle
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And since the play site is down (for me) i found a FAQ somewhere else that stated:
"Can HaxSync synchronize email addresses and phone numbers from Facebook?
Unfortunately, this is not possible, as Facebook does not allow 3rd-Party-Apps (such as HaxSync) to access your friend's personal data."
Alright, if the FAQ says that then I must be mistaken, sorry. Have you tried syncing with the real facebook app? I know that somehow I have all of the facebook contacts phone numbers on my phone (after losing my data I did get all the numbers back somehow before I started using google contacts).
Weeeeird, none of my friends (in the same region) can't access it either.
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