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If anyone could tell me what apps they use to customize their home bar on the bottom/lock screen/etc. it would be appreciated. Also and this is probably a stupid question, but I can NOT figure out what that timer/calendar/weather widget is that is almost iconic when you think of an android phone.
 
MisterAnderson said:
Also and this is probably a stupid question, but I can NOT figure out what that timer/calendar/weather widget is that is almost iconic when you think of an android phone.
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Beautiful Widgets and Pure Calender?
 
hermit7 said:
Rooting yay or nay?

Only thing I am worried about is bricking my phone and not being able to revert to stock.
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Install Z4Root from the Market...Then wonder why you didn't root sooner.
 
Really miss my MIUI rom.

My Droid's USB port is going out so I've got to take it back to Verizon (flashed it back to stock). Hopefully I'll get my replacement tomorrow (and it will be in good shape).
 
womp said:
Install Z4Root from the Market...Then wonder why you didn't root sooner.
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But is there anything that I need to do otherwise to prevent from bricking my phone?

Any good guides to rooting and what to do afterwards?
 
DoubleTwist updated with a new wireless sync system:
http://lifehacker.com/5702734/doubletwist-adds-the-slickest-wireless-sync-solution-weve-seen-for-android

I've been looking for a good way to sync podcasts from iTunes, so I gave it a download... any opinions on the DoubleTwist app in general?

I just got my Droid 2 over the weekend and I've been loving it so far. I never understood the fuss over smartphones, but there's some really powerful stuff here, and I've only started to scratch the surface... can't wait to start playing around with development and start dabbling in rooting and customization. :D
 
rohlfinator said:
DoubleTwist updated with a new wireless sync system:
http://lifehacker.com/5702734/doubletwist-adds-the-slickest-wireless-sync-solution-weve-seen-for-android

I've been looking for a good way to sync podcasts from iTunes, so I gave it a download... any opinions on the DoubleTwist app in general?
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Tried an earlier version of it, wasn't too impressed at the time, so I deleted. But I've downloaded it again now that it's got the AirSync functionality. So far I'm impressed with the updates they've made since I last checked in. It seems to fill the role as a less bloated iTunes for Android pretty well now. The Windows client doesn't huff wind like iTunes does and it's got all the basic functionality.

The AirSync feature seems a bit aggressive though - waking up the phone to check-in every few minutes. Not sure what that's about yet.
 
Ken Masters said:
is there an app that can screen capture on a NON ROOTED Droid Incredible?
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Not really an app... but if you install the Android SDK you can take screen captures when your phone is connected to the computer, no root needed.
 
I can't figure out the SDK Screen Grabber, am i connecting my phone as a disk drive or something else? It's not finding my phone in the SDK.
 
anyone here rooted a nook color yet? i picked one up today after hearing that its been rooted, haven't opened it yet because i'm not sure if i should keep it.
 
kaching said:
Tried an earlier version of it, wasn't too impressed at the time, so I deleted. But I've downloaded it again now that it's got the AirSync functionality. So far I'm impressed with the updates they've made since I last checked in. It seems to fill the role as a less bloated iTunes for Android pretty well now. The Windows client doesn't huff wind like iTunes does and it's got all the basic functionality.

The AirSync feature seems a bit aggressive though - waking up the phone to check-in every few minutes. Not sure what that's about yet.
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DoubleTwist is SO much better than it was last year. It was such a POS last year and completely hideous to look at.

The AirSync made me check it out again. Much, much better. I bought AirSync and it's taking forever to sync. Ah well, at least I don't have to deal with another wire.
 
milkham said:
anyone here rooted a nook color yet? i picked one up today after hearing that its been rooted, haven't opened it yet because i'm not sure if i should keep it.
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Have one, haven't rooted yet but I intend to. Going on vacation next week, so I didn't want to mess with it beforehand in case any issues arise, because I won't really have the resources while on the trip to fix any problems.

Bboy AJ said:
DoubleTwist is SO much better than it was last year. It was such a POS last year and completely hideous to look at.

The AirSync made me check it out again. Much, much better. I bought AirSync and it's taking forever to sync. Ah well, at least I don't have to deal with another wire.
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I don't know if it had the Radio station feature last time I tried it. I don't think so. That was a pleasant surprise as well. Video and Podcast support also seems much improved.
 
ana said:
Isn't he re-writing the app from the beginning?
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He is. I was reading their forums last week and he mentioned he would like to have it done by the end of the year, but no promises.

I have zero issues with LauncherPro except for certain apps not staying hidden with the "Hide Apps" feature. Hopefully he fixes that.
 
Android Tapp said:
You asked for it and they listened. Rovio Mobile annouced this morning that their best-selling game, Angry Birds, now also has a special-edition called “Seasons” that was released to the Android Market this morning! This special edition named “Angry Birds Seasons” is a separate download from the original Angry Birds edition. Season’s Greetings includes 25 daily surprises for Angry Birds fan to enjoy on their way to counting down till Christmas. This edition also includes the 45 Halloween-themed levels in a separate episode called “Trick or Treat”. We’ve included links to download it from the Market above.

Secondly, Rovio did confirm that they are working on a payment option for gamers to pay and opt-out of the advertisement in the game. The new Angry Birds Seasons edition also includes advertisement throughout the game. No word as to when this would be available.
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I love Angry Birds. The only game I play on my Nexus.
 
OMG! Official Reader App hits the market! :D

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Can you smell what the Gingerbread-man is cooking!?

AndroidGuys said:
Rather than dropping a simple app with basic features (unread counts, friends, sharing, liking, starring) into the Market, Google opted to add some nifty options to the app. Among the goodies are support for multiple accounts, sync preferences, search, and the ability subscribe and search from the handset. In typical Google fashion, they have added easter eggs harder to discover features to the app which include volume-key navigation, long pressing options for folders, and a send feature to share with other Android apps!
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Google finally released a native Google Reader app. Seems pretty barebones when you stack it up next to Pulse though.

Bboy AJ said:
DoubleTwist is SO much better than it was last year. It was such a POS last year and completely hideous to look at.

The AirSync made me check it out again. Much, much better. I bought AirSync and it's taking forever to sync. Ah well, at least I don't have to deal with another wire.
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I just updated WinAmp this morning and it looks like it supports Wi-Fi syncing as well. I don't remember that being a feature before.
 
What's barebones about it compared to Pulse? All pulse does is try to add an image to feed items and arrange items grid like.

Honestly, if anything feels barebones about this, it's in comparison to the actual mobile web version of Google Reader itself. I adore the inline collapse/expand ability for feed items, and this app doesn't have it.

And no widget, strike 2.

Edit: WinAmp had added the Wifi Syncing in a beta update about a month ago. They just went gold with the update
 
Jamesfrom818 said:
Google finally released a native Google Reader app. Seems pretty barebones when you stack it up next to Pulse though.



I just updated WinAmp this morning and it looks like it supports Wi-Fi syncing as well. I don't remember that being a feature before.
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its been there since the first release . just needed the right version on winamp installed on your pc...I turned off wifi sync..because it tries to sync all dee time
 
hermit7 said:
But is there anything that I need to do otherwise to prevent from bricking my phone?

Any good guides to rooting and what to do afterwards?
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I just rerooted my X and it took literally 2 min from tapping 'root' and rebooting into a rooted X via that app.

Zero issues. I see no reason how you could brick your phone.

Once done enjoy free rooted apps such as AdFree and Wireless Tether.
 
womp said:
I just rerooted my X and it took literally 2 min from tapping 'root' and rebooting into a rooted X via that app.

Zero issues. I see no reason how you could brick your phone.

Once done enjoy free rooted apps such as AdFree and Wireless Tether.
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I did it as well. Was not difficult and took maybe 2 minutes as well.

I have been looking at installing some ROMs and stuff and the sources I am looking at keep mentioning deodexing, is there an easy way to do this ala z4root?

What is AdFree? Does it make ads disappear in apps?
 
hermit7 said:
I did it as well. Was not difficult and took maybe 2 minutes as well.

I have been looking at installing some ROMs and stuff and the sources I am looking at keep mentioning deodexing, is there an easy way to do this ala z4root?

What is AdFree? Does it make ads disappear in apps?
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it makes ads disappear in apps and internet browsing. I would also recommend setcpu for saving battery. the main reason I rooted my evo was so it could last a full day on a charge and get rid of those annoying ads.
 
JCX said:
Dang. If I didn't have such a terrible track record with cell phones, I'd do it. Tired of charging my evo all the time.
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Look into a Seidio Inocell 3500 mAh Extended Life Battery. Makes my Evo last all day.
 
jonnybryce said:
Wow the reader app really sucks. Oh Google, why don't you put effort into your apps. You didn't even try.
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The only thing good about it are the volume button controls. That alone makes it worthwhile. But yeah, fairly simple considering the time it took for them to release it.
 
hermit7 said:
I did it as well. Was not difficult and took maybe 2 minutes as well.

I have been looking at installing some ROMs and stuff and the sources I am looking at keep mentioning deodexing, is there an easy way to do this ala z4root?

What is AdFree? Does it make ads disappear in apps?
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Adfree does do that but it's looked down upon here as it's denying the app makers their main revenue source. You could always pay for an advert free version of an app...
 
J Tourettes said:
Adfree does do that but it's looked down upon here as it's denying the app makers their main revenue source. You could always pay for an advert free version of an app...
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I'm sure it's looked down upon everywhere except for piracy communities, because that's basically what it is in every sense of the word.
 
Soneet said:
I'm sure it's looked down upon everywhere except for piracy communities, because that's basically what it is in every sense of the word.
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I didn't mean to isolate gaf, could've worded my reply a bit better as I agree with you. :lol
 
JCX said:
Dang. If I didn't have such a terrible track record with cell phones, I'd do it. Tired of charging my evo all the time.
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You could unroot and then they wouldn't know. Getting a bigger battery as someone posted here is a good idea as well.
 
New Winamp update added player lock controls, but it looks so shitty (album art gets all blurry in lock mode for some reason)... would there be any way to customize the look of Winamp (maybe to get just the widget on the lock screen) or do I have to get certain music players in order to do that? I like Winamp because it lets me "scrobble" with Last.FM, but I really would like to have some kind of customized lock screen with a music player there as well.
 
What is generally considered the best "launcher" app? I have been seeing lots of mentions of LauncherPro and also saw someone mention "ADW." What are the fundamental differences among the two?
 
MisterAnderson said:
New Winamp update added player lock controls, but it looks so shitty (album art gets all blurry in lock mode for some reason)... would there be any way to customize the look of Winamp (maybe to get just the widget on the lock screen) or do I have to get certain music players in order to do that? I like Winamp because it lets me "scrobble" with Last.FM, but I really would like to have some kind of customized lock screen with a music player there as well.
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You could try WidgetLocker, separate app that allows lockscreen customization. Turn off winamps lockscreen function and then just put the winamp widget on the lockscreen with WidgetLocker instead.
 
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