The Android Thread

[Drachen]

Cool deal, just wanted to make sure you understood the alternative. Like I said I am a big proponent of the nook color.

[cheguevara]

Even though this is an iPhone app, I'm throwing it out there in case there is an Android version as well. I really like the app Sky Grid because it takes tons of news links and puts them in one app. And the links are for almost anything you'd want to know, politics, current events, finances, tech stuff, phones and gaming, sports, etc.

Maybe there isn't a Sky Grid, but rather a similar app. I like it as I can keep up lots of things going on in the world since I don't have tons of time to surf the internet or watch tv these days.

there is. News360. My favorite news app. I havent's seen sky grid but news 360 gets 10/10 from me.

[cheguevara]

and IMO size matters for tablet. 10" >>>> 7"

[Drachen]

Also, Pulse

[Nathan Explosion]

and IMO size matters for tablet. 10" >>>> 7"

I'm the type of person who'd rather have a 13" laptop than a 17" for portability though. I've always been that way. I'd rather have portability than a larger screen.

[Slydragon]

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I'm the type of person who'd rather have a 13" laptop than a 17" for portability though. I've always been that way. I'd rather have portability than a larger screen.

I got the Samsung 10.1 tab and it works for me. The wife has smaller tab and its perfect for her and work because it fits in her purse just fine.

[Spurtacus]

Netflix on my Samsung Epic 4g. yeah.

[Fpoonsie]

Outta curiosity, does anyone know how to make an SMS notification tone? Like, say, for example, I wanted to use Xander Crews' "Ka-kow!" as my alert. How might one go about that.



I have an Evo, btw.

[Jt.ONE]

^

usually you have to cut the part you want yourself, have it as a mp3 file?
throw the file in your SD card in a folder called "notifications"

now on the phone itself, open up settings in the SMS app and look for "select ringtone notification" or something of that nature

[Frenzy]

Poon I used apps rototone and ringtone maker. I especially liked roto cause you can make a playlist for your notication sounds,not that you wanted that. Just sayin

[Fpoonsie]

Thanks, fellas. I'll give these a shot.

Tryin to find a sample of just the audio to snip, as opposed to both the audio and video (ie YouTube).

[DisgruntledLionFan#54,927]

I'd just use the voice recorder on your phone to copy it from your computer(YT) to your SD card. This cuts out the need to find just an audio sample. Quality won't be stellar, but for a one second notification, who gives a ?

Then use something like ringdroid to trim it however you like.

Totally time invested should be less than a minute.

[spursncowboys]

i just got an incredible 2 (which they have on sale now for a penny) and was wondering if all these apps are still the ones you would recommend or are some outdated?

[Jt.ONE]

everythings still all legit from the past 2-3 pages

[spursncowboys]

cool. thanks

[leemajors]

http://lifehacker.com/5826050/how-to...-android-phone

[Jt.ONE]

lol multiple roms = stupid

maybe in the future of 2015 where android phone processors are at least 4ghz min.

[leemajors]

lol multiple roms = stupid

maybe in the future of 2015 where android phone processors are at least 4ghz min.

As the article said, it would beat flashing to a new rom and then back to the old one.

[Dex]

So, the new Android 2.3.3 update is pretty much ing over all sorts of devices on all sorts of carriers. The most pertinent of the problems is that after updating, several people are losing the ability to CHARGE THEIR PHONE. Plugging into a charger simply does not seem to be recognized, nor is the USB Mass Storage feature if you connect by USB to a computer.

Lots of people complaining about it here, as well as other forums:
http://community.htc.com/na/htc-foru...px?PageIndex=2

Someone remind me how this is supposed to be superior to iOS?

[MannyIsGod]

You linked one post. Anything more substantial?

[Dex]

http://www.allscoop.com/sprint-updat...ging-issue.php

http://www.androidpolice.com/2011/09...lling-out-now/

http://www.google.com/support/forum/...1af27363&hl=en

http://community.sprint.com/baw/message/338266

http://community.sprint.com/baw/message/337978

http://androidforums.com/droid-suppo...arge-wall.html

https://supportforums.motorola.com/message/401336

And yes, this is also affecting my Optimus S phone. Updated to 2.3.3 yesterday, now when I plug it in the charging symbol does not appear and I can sit and watch the battery continue to drain (using the OEM wall-charger, or the OEM USB-cable to either my Mac or PC).

Tried re-downloading the drivers for my PC, there are no drivers for Mac (which is what I use primarily and used to work just fine). Have not gotten a chance to backup my data and do a Factory Restore, but apparently that hasn't been helping a lot of people either. Apparently LG/Sprint's response is to "wait for another update".

[MannyIsGod]

That sucks. Glad I don't rely on carrier updates. Good luck. Most of those posts are from the summer. Surprised the carriers don't have fixes out.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

OK. Any particular reason a Google Chrome App isn't available for an Android phone? I believe I had Safari for my iphone. Not comparing the two browsers, so settle down.

[Jt.ONE]

lol thts a great question, though its been said that its suppose to be coming soon?

http://blogs.computerworld.com/19029...rowser_android

written about a month ago, [didn't fully read, only skimmed through it]

[Drachen]

Did anyone on sprint get a forced update? Not a software update, just a notification of an update? If so, check your 3g speeds, are they better?

Last night a lot of people got an update (even those that are rooted) and their pings are now under 75, their DLs are a stable 1.5+ and DL is a stable 800-1000.

I did not receive the update.