Droid Phones Thread

[TresMon]

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Thanks Raf.

 

[Rafael]

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I hope it helps!

 

[Spazz.]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tucker301</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I figured out the problem with my wife's phone was that she was using bugless beast.
Had to go about it in a different way.
http://www.peteralfonso.com/2010/08/how-to-stop-ota-notifications-on.html </div></div>

If you're rooted but <span style="font-weight: bold">not</span> using Bugless Beast, <span style="text-decoration: underline">do not</span> try this fix! I made this mistake a few months ago. It won't work, and you'll lose a lot of the stuff you've done while rooted. That's why it's a good idea to always create a backup before you try anything new. I'm trying this solution: <div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tucker301</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If you want to get rid of the annoying reminder, get fully up to speed on the updates, and keep root, overclocking, etc., you'll need to follow the directions on this link for applying the update manually.

http://www.droidforums.net/forum/metickone/104030-rooted-stock-odexed-deodexed-frg83d.html</div></div> and I'll report back after I've messed with it for a bit. <span style="color: #FF0000">Edit:</span> So far it's running smoothly with no hiccups. It looks like it may have gotten rid of the OTA update message. This has also allowed me to download the newest version of Market, which is pretty slick. No complaints on this ROM so far.

Thanks for the info as always, Tucker!

 

[phantasm]

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I was running a first gen Droid until yesterday. I went out with the wife because she needed a new phone and we both ended up upgrading.

She came home with a Droid 2 R2D2 Limited Edition (her choice - awesome) and I brought back a Droid X. The DX was rooted and had a custom ROM on it in about 2hrs. lol. I love these phones.

 

[shark0311]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: phantasm</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I was running a first gen Droid until yesterday. I went out with the wife because she needed a new phone and we both ended up upgrading.

She came home with a Droid 2 R2D2 Limited Edition (her choice - awesome) and I brought back a Droid X. The DX was rooted and had a custom ROM on it in about 2hrs. lol. I love these phones.</div></div>

What ROM are you running?

 

[Guest]

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Swype has reopened their beta program for everyone.
This is by far the best keyboard I've tried!

http://beta.swype.com/

 

[Jer]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tucker301</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Swype has reopened their beta program for everyone.
This is by far the best keyboard I've tried!

http://beta.swype.com/ </div></div>

Personally I couldn't stand Swype so I would have to disagree with that statement.

 

[Guest]

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You disagree that it's the best keyboard I've tried?
How can you even do that?

 

[bowhuntr09]

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I got the Droid 1 specifically for the physical keyboard, but after I got Swype who needs a physical keyboard?? I love Swype!!!!

 

[Jer]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tucker301</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You disagree that it's the best keyboard I've tried?
How can you even do that? </div></div>

Because you had to have tried the stock keyboard and I feel it's better.

 

[phantasm]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Shark0311</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: phantasm</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I was running a first gen Droid until yesterday. I went out with the wife because she needed a new phone and we both ended up upgrading.

She came home with a Droid 2 R2D2 Limited Edition (her choice - awesome) and I brought back a Droid X. The DX was rooted and had a custom ROM on it in about 2hrs. lol. I love these phones.</div></div>

What ROM are you running? </div></div>

I'm running Apex 1.3.1 right now. It's fast and good on battery life. Couldn't be happier.

 

[Guest]

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For those who want to do a head to head comparison of all Android phones and carriers....

http://www.droidthing.com/

 

[Queequeg]

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[Guest]

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We did that one already.
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1907954#Post1907954

 

[Queequeg]

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Sorry, I only went back a couple pages.

I can put some porn there instead?

 

[Queequeg]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tucker301</div><div class="ubbcode-body">We did that one already.
http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1907954#Post1907954 </div></div>

BTW that snarky tone is sooooooooooooooo 2010...

 

[Guest]

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I know. And I swore I wasn't going to pick on gays this year.
Oh well.

 

[Queequeg]

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Still projecting?

 

[Guest]

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Projectile coughing.
Cold, flu, something.

 

[Guest]

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[Outsydlooknin75]

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What do you think about the newly released HTC EVO shift?

 

[Phylodog]

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Do they have the bullet stopping app in the marketplace?

 

[TresMon]

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I just received a update for the droid Shooter Program.
I tried to pull up Seans website but it seems down. I was going to look to see what the update included or changed.

At first glance, the +/- on the hud solutions screens have been changed to a U or D for elevation & L or R for windage. I like this better....

Anybody got the skinny on the rest or a link to Sean/shooter thats working?

 

[Guest]

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Droid now does TI-83 and TI-86 emulations.
http://www.androidcentral.com/droid-does-trigonometry

 

[packratt]

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What's the best belt holster for a Droid 2?

 

[Guest]

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Android Market is now available through your browser.
Just browse and add apps, and they will be pushed to your phone.

http://market.android.com/

 

[deputyks5]

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http://market.android.com/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker

Great lockscreen app. Good to put weather, e-mail, pandora on to operate in lock mode.

SS

 

[shark0311]

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Some updates:

Amazon.com has an app store.

Z4root works great on the Droid X

Quick Clock Quadrant score (Balanced profile) on the Droid X: 1586

 

[offroadr1]

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any updates on new phones coming out. specificall for sprint carrier. im due for an upgrade and my abused hero will cost more to fix than replace. looking at evo now but the evo 3d is supposedly gonna hit stores soon. comes with faster processor and larger internal memory. any news on the date it will hit stores?

 

[Veer_G]

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Just got an HTC G2. Service is (as it has been) through T-Mobile. I was back and forth and back and forth and then just decided to get the next version of the one that my wife has. Reading through here I almost feel some remorse for not having gotten something different. Tethering is $15 a month, but it seems unreasonable since I'm paying a plan that gives the both of us unlimited data as it is.

 

[Guest]

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Veer G,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=645253

Root will allow wireless tethering without the charges, and mush more.

 

[Guest]

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Swype has reopened the beta program for new users.
http://beta.swype.com/

Get it while you can....

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[Rafael]

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Rugged Android phone from...Verizon?
It's called the Casio Commando, an Android offering and the latest in the GzOne lineup. I had a second generation GzOne phone and it was very rugged. Here is a link to a list of new offerings from Verizon we should see soon:
http://androidstatus.com/tag/casio-commando/

Pics about halfway down this page:
http://androidjet.com/android/casio-commando/
"The Commando is a rugged phone that is water resistant and designed for outdoor activities. Casio packed eight useful tools into this phone including an earth compass, walking counter, adventure training, thermometer, tides, sun/moon, and star gazer. Specs are unknown at this point, but it is rumored to have an 800 MHz processor."

Here is an interesting thread with screenshots and other info from the manual:
Manual

In this thread they discuss what should be very-good battery life:
Phonearena
"Battery-life was deemed to be one of the best in class as far as androids are concerned these days and the PCD rep stated that he had not charged the device since the day prior and it still had 75% battery with moderate to heavy demoing usage throughout the day, impressive."

 

[shark0311]

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Gingerbread has been leaked. Reports are showing Quadrant scores in the 1800's stock!

OTA will probably be in a few weeks or you can flash it if you have root and are comfortable doing so.

 

[shark0311]

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Rooted GB is awesome on the Droid X. Very fast and overall great use of Blur.

 

[Guest]

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Shark,
Where are you getting your ROM's? XDA? CM?

 

[The Mechanic]

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I am going to get a Thunderbolt next week. What is the best bar code scanner app? So far Shooter is the best andriod app right?

 

[shark0311]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tucker301</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Shark,
Where are you getting your ROM's?.. XDA? CM?</div></div>

www.droidforums.net

 

[Guest]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: The Mechanic</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am going to get a Thunderbolt next week. What is the best bar code scanner app? So far Shooter is the best andriod app right? </div></div>

Barcode: I've been using this one since day one and have never had a problem with it.
https://market.android.com/developer?pub=ZXing+Team

Shooter: I don't use it much, but it's about the only I've heard about.

 

[popeyecop]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: tucker301</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Swype has reopened their beta program for everyone.
This is by far the best keyboard I've tried!

http://beta.swype.com/</div></div>

I don't like the swipe, But i do like the talk to text button.

 

[Guest]

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Vlingo is the best talk to text app I've seen. Plus it does so much more.

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[Spazz.]

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The only thing I hate about Vlingo is that it doesn't work without an internet connection. Therefore, if you don't have a signal you don't have a working app. Otherwise, it's awesome. Also, thanks for the heads up on the Swype Beta. I'd never used it before the other day, but I love it now!

 

[Guest]

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Skydroid Golf GPS is free today at amazon.
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004SPBN72?tag=techbargainscom

 

[Rafael]

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Broke the glass on my original Motorola Droid the other day.

Figured it was toast, then found I can buy a replacement for $30.00.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00479EP7O

Pretty cheap.

 

[The Mechanic]

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rafael</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Broke the glass on my original Motorola Droid the other day.

Figured it was toast, then found I can buy a replacement for $30.00.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00479EP7O

Pretty cheap.</div></div>
I am now up to my fourth iPhone digitizer and LCD now. Not my own, I have been fixing them for Friends. 2 of them for the same guy. Not to bad to do but it has some REAL small screws I mean smaller than the head of a pin, small.

 

[Rafael]

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Cool. I never knew it was this common.....users replacing screens.
I paid the extra $2.00 or so for the tool kit....hopefully it will have everything I need.

 

[The Mechanic]

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You will need the little suction cup. It really is the only way to get the glass out of the frame of the phone. The screws are really small so a magnifying glass or something like that helps a lot. The connectors look real small and fragile but they are not fragile and you need to use more force than you think you would need to "snap" the connectors back on. I like to have a small magnet to "hold on to" the little screws and pieces so they don't roll off the table or get lost.

 

[Rafael]

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Thanks for the good tips!
The tool kit has the suction cup and I have magnifiers.
I should be all set.

I tinker with almost everything these days, should be up to the task.

 

[Rafael]

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Casio Commando latest release date rumor is April 28th:
http://www.androidcentral.com/casio-commando-launch-april-28-verizon

 

[Rafael]

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You must have loads of patience....if the phones you repaired are anything like the Motorola A855 I just replaced the screen on.

It took me a few hours.....some of the screws are almost impossible to get at. One problem....the ear speaker is a little quiet after the reapir. Everything else works as good or better than before. The screen is brillaint...better than I remember.

Touch response is certainly better than when the phone was new. Am thinking there was something wrong with the original screen. It worked, but was a bit sluggish.

While I was in there I cleaned everything and the power button works better than it has in a long time.

Would I do it again to this model? Not sure...it was a bitch.

Thanks for the suggestions!