Android Thread V4 - Got money? Samsung Galaxy S II. No money? ZTE Blade. - Hardware & Software

[QUOTE=Hunt3r.j2;33153444]Not worth losing hardware accelerated browser/UI for silky smooth lag-free interface.[/QUOTE] Don't know what you're talking about, stock browser works fine for me. [editline]why are you looking here[/editline] On second thought, it's kinda slow.

[QUOTE=mankind_me;33153544]Don't know what you're talking about, stock browser works fine for me.[/QUOTE] Apparently only the Samsung ROMs have GPU-drawn browser and UI, but that's all I know.

[QUOTE=Hunt3r.j2;33153593]Apparently only the Samsung ROMs have GPU-drawn browser and UI, but that's all I know.[/QUOTE] Oh, alright then.

Still wondering for opinions: Should I get the AT&T Galaxy S2 (i777), which would have a better processor, thinner, lighter, maybe better battery life, and a more vibrant and less battery consuming screen, but it's already been a month in and barely any devs on it, or the HTC Vivid (HTC Raider 4G), which has a higher res screen, better camera, possibly better dev support, better UI, better looking design, and LTE?

Haven't been to this thread in a while, I swapped my HTC HD2 for a Desire S and I just flashed a new ROM that has great battery life. [img]http://imgkk.com/i/v53l.png[/img]

[QUOTE=Diaklu;33153883]Haven't been to this thread in a while, I swapped my HTC HD2 for a Desire S and I just flashed a new ROM that has great battery life. [img]http://imgkk.com/i/v53l.png[/img][/QUOTE] What rom? I have a desire Z and I'm looking for ultra sexy battery roms

He barely even touched the thing. Although the ROM that I used on my Desire, was Leedroid, and it was pretty good.

[QUOTE=Ezhik;33155411]He barely even touched the thing. Although the ROM that I used on my Desire, was Leedroid, and it was pretty good.[/QUOTE] That would be right but he did say he flashed another ROM. Also your next post is 8000th post.

I've gotten 1d22h51m26s off of my battery going down to 2 percent, with 1h8m56s screen on time, and around 15 of those hours were spent in spectacularly shitty signal areas (2 bars of EDGE baby).

Hnnggg Galaxy Note will be ~$980 unlocked here. Hardly worth it, I could get a decent laptop for the same price. There goes my plans :(

Anyone have an idea on what phone i should get come late november (u.s) ? or should I Wait for something else?

[QUOTE=redBadger;33159573]Anyone have an idea on what phone i should get come late november (u.s) ? or should I Wait for something else?[/QUOTE] Galaxy Nexus, Droid RAZR, or any one of the Galaxy S2 variants.

[QUOTE=redBadger;33159573]Anyone have an idea on what phone i should get come late november (u.s) ? or should I Wait for something else?[/QUOTE] Do not get any Galaxy S2 LTE. If it's snapdragon, unless there are some other huge features to compensate for it, don't bother.

,So I tried to update to 2.3.4. but Sonys pc companion said that it was updated, even if though many users of my phone have already upgraded which features better speeds and fixes some problems. I will assume that my carrier doesn't have it yet, anyways i decided to do a factory reset to fix a possible wifi disconnecting problem, or that sluggish touchscreen movement. Funny thing is, I forgot to back up the settings. Huge ass tech noob mistake, forgetting to back shit up. But i'm kinda happy that i didn't because it game my phone an actual reset. I reinstalled the essentials such as evernote, bbc new, moboplayer, swiftkey x, etc. Has it fixed the wifi bug? No. Has it fixed the sluggish touchscreen, yes but only a little bit. There's half of it remaining from before and it's way better than before too. Ill redownload that app and see if it helps, again. Also, my phones been running faster and stuff. Either way, all of the apps were free. Still need to clean the sd card since lots of the apps moved to the sd card is still there, probably going to get back 1gb. a few questions, When i can upgrade to 2.3.4, does it reset everything like the factory reset? When i buy an app and i factory reset again or upgrade or whatever, am i able to redownloaded without any additional fee, since i paid for it before, using the same google account? Does resetting void warranty? Does upgrading void warranty? Doesn't google's android market keep a list of apps youve installed prior to factory reset. I kinda expected that.

Just root the damn thing and install something like CM7: [url]http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320513[/url] You don't need to unlock your bootloader (and void your warranty) to do it. The only thing you'll not be able to do is using different kernels. Also you may want to snip that one bit about apps. Also market apps can be redownloaded. [editline]7th November 2011[/editline] Aww, there isn't a proper CM7 ROM for your phone yet...

[QUOTE=nicatronTg;33115571]What version of android? Same thing happens on 2.3.7 CM7 for me.[/QUOTE] 2.3.7 i guess i'll just hope it's fixed in ICS

[QUOTE=Ezhik;33161057]Just root the damn thing and install something like CM7: [url]http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1320513[/url] You don't need to unlock your bootloader (and void your warranty) to do it. The only thing you'll not be able to do is using different kernels. Also you may want to snip that one bit about apps. Also market apps can be redownloaded. [editline]7th November 2011[/editline] Aww, there isn't a proper CM7 ROM for your phone yet...[/QUOTE] Exactly, ill wait till a proper cm7 rom. and whats the difference between locked and unlocked boot loader? I mean i really want to root my phone but i generally don't have the time to do so, and i don't want to brick or mess up my phone. Ill wait till next year, by then there will be a fully working cm7 for my xperia mini pro sk17a. I mean, i do want to uninstall all of the crapware my carrier gave me, overclock/underclock the cpu, etc. And boot backtrack 5 off it too.

I have already flashed a couple of Roms and I still don't know what JVT, JVR and etc are I know that it is crucial but I have not found a proper explanation of it yet, can anyone please save me from my ignorance?

[QUOTE=garychencool;33161275]And boot backtrack 5 off it too.[/QUOTE] Ahahahahahahahahah, thanks for the early morning joke.

Is tegra 3 going to have better video playback? The only things I want a tablet for are easy web browsing and movie playback and as far as I know tegra 2 slutters even on 720p

[QUOTE=superstepa;33162445]I have already flashed a couple of Roms and I still don't know what JVT, JVR and etc are I know that it is crucial but I have not found a proper explanation of it yet, can anyone please save me from my ignorance?[/QUOTE] It sounds like they're ROM names, if it's like KF1, KJ4, KI2, etc. Samsung Galaxy series specific terminology to shorten the name of a ROM because sometimes the same version of Android would have multiple ROMs.

[QUOTE=demoguy08;33157822]Hnnggg Galaxy Note will be ~$980 unlocked here. Hardly worth it, I could get a decent laptop for the same price. There goes my plans :([/QUOTE] Wait a few months, they're always overpriced at launch.

[QUOTE=superstepa;33162724]Is tegra 3 going to have better video playback? The only things I want a tablet for are easy web browsing and movie playback and as far as I know tegra 2 slutters even on 720p[/QUOTE] Wait for Snapdragon S4 before you decide.

Aint this some shit... I used to use Justin.TV on my iPhone during car trips to watch TV. I look it up to use on my SGS2, and I see reports of it not working. I google the problem only to find out that development on the Android app has halted and the bug will go unchecked. But the iPhone version gets fixed asap! The Android version remains on the market for $5, with no mention of the fact that it doesn't even work anymore.

So I have 200 bucks to get unlocked phone. Is Zte Blade absolutely best I can get?

[QUOTE=Wnd;33165116]So I have 200 bucks to get unlocked phone. Is Zte Blade absolutely best I can get?[/QUOTE] The Nexus S is about 270$ and so much better than the Blade you can't even compare them.

[QUOTE=Robber;33165128]The Nexus S is about 270$ and so much better than the Blade you can't even compare them.[/QUOTE] Can you link me where it sells unlocked for 270 bucks?

[QUOTE=Wnd;33165273]Can you link me where it sells unlocked for 270 bucks?[/QUOTE] I have no idea where it sells in Azerbaijan :v: But in Austria most electronic retailers have it for 200€(=270$)

[QUOTE=Robber;33165432]I have no idea where it sells in Azerbaijan :v: But in Austria most electronic retailers have it for 200€(=270$)[/QUOTE] brb Austria Really?! The carriers are selling it for $400 with a 2 year contract here.

[QUOTE=VistaPOWA;33165554]brb Austria Really?! The carriers are selling it for $400 with a 2 year contract here.[/QUOTE] Well, some are still selling it for $340 and it's the S-LCD version (i9023). But on contract even the SGS2 is free...