Team-BHP > Shifting gears > Gadgets, Computers & Software
Register New Topics New Posts Top Thanked Team-BHP FAQ


Reply
  Search this Thread
8,312,293 views
Old 30th November 2014, 08:10   #19906
BHPian
 
Speed.Demon's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Kochi/Manama
Posts: 276
Thanked: 528 Times
Re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods

That is interesting. Could this be a business move on the part of CM.Inc?

They did make a deal with Micromax, didn't they? Maybe Micromax is planning a similar high end device running CM?
Speed.Demon is offline  
Old 30th November 2014, 10:43   #19907
Team-BHP Support
 
Vid6639's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Bangalore
Posts: 17,729
Thanked: 43,464 Times
Re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods

Quote:
Originally Posted by Speed.Demon View Post
That is interesting. Could this be a business move on the part of CM.Inc?

They did make a deal with Micromax, didn't they? Maybe Micromax is planning a similar high end device running CM?
Yup that's the reason. CM and Micromax have tied up and Micromax will get exclusive rights to CM in India. No other manufacturer will be supported by CM except Micromax.

This really puts One Plus on the backfoot. Suddenly the hype has come down.
Vid6639 is offline  
Old 30th November 2014, 15:45   #19908
BHPian
 
Spinnerr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Bangalore
Posts: 417
Thanked: 487 Times
Re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods

** Free calls --> To any phone. (Android app; coming soon to Apple store)

http://www.bigo.sg/

This is spreading fast among my office mates; not sure how it works. And I am lill hesitant to install it; the reviews online aren't that great.

But for what it is; people here are able to make cheap phone calls.

Any feedback from T-Bhpians?
Spinnerr is offline  
Old 30th November 2014, 23:10   #19909
BHPian
 
tbppjpr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: India
Posts: 827
Thanked: 1,573 Times
Re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods

Quote:
Originally Posted by fine69 View Post
Yes I did try tapping, long pressing and what not, they've ruined it, BELIEVE MEEEEEE!
Well then I am guessing you are aware of this solution:

How to downgrade Lollipop to KitKat on Nexus
tbppjpr is offline  
Old 30th November 2014, 23:13   #19910
Senior - BHPian
 
fine69's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: New Delhi
Posts: 1,591
Thanked: 1,467 Times

Quote:
Originally Posted by tbppjpr View Post
Well then I am guessing you are aware of this solution:

How to downgrade Lollipop to KitKat on Nexus
You are a life saver, thanks!!
fine69 is offline  
Old 30th November 2014, 23:22   #19911
Team-BHP Support
 
Eddy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Delhi
Posts: 9,387
Thanked: 13,301 Times
Re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods

I've installed Lollipop on my Nexus 4.

The bloody thing is now giving problems connecting to wifi. The wifi does not switch on at all, unless I restart the phone. After the restart, it connects to the wifi for some time before disconnecting and the process has to be repeated.

Any solution ?
Eddy is offline  
Old 30th November 2014, 23:54   #19912
BHPian
 
tbppjpr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: India
Posts: 827
Thanked: 1,573 Times
Re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods

Quote:
Originally Posted by Eddy View Post
it connects to the wifi for some time before disconnecting and the process has to be repeated.
Which security method your WiFi has? If its WPA based then switch to WEP (or even remove the security for some time for diagnosis purpose) and see if issue still persists.
tbppjpr is offline  
Old 1st December 2014, 03:16   #19913
Senior - BHPian
 
phamilyman's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Gurgaon
Posts: 5,968
Thanked: 4,642 Times

Quote:
Originally Posted by Vid6639 View Post
Yup that's the reason. CM and Micromax have tied up and Micromax will get exclusive rights to CM in India. No other manufacturer will be supported by CM except Micromax.

This really puts One Plus on the backfoot. Suddenly the hype has come down.
I think that's over stating the value of CM. IMHO 1+ got the attention by having top notch hardware backed up with a reliable quality of software. As they have indicated, this just means more costs for 1+,they just need to build the Rob specifically for India users. Since CM itself is built off AOSP (Android Open Source Project) , there's nothing stopping 1+ except the cost of staff. The build may just need more effort but as long as the phone experience remains fluid, users don't care if they don't get weekly updates like miui or fortnightly or monthly updates.


CM is bloat free but it's not that big a deal for most users if the replacement is something CM like but just as fluid.
phamilyman is offline  
Old 1st December 2014, 10:31   #19914
BHPian
 
TheQuarterMile's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Mumbai
Posts: 84
Thanked: 44 Times

Those having an issue with lollipop on Nexus 4 try this custom ROM called NexusExperience it's pretty good and bugfree. Get 12hrs standby with around 3hrs SOT (3g+auto sync and some apps greenfied) with a custom kernel.

Btw how many of you are getting the OnePlusOne on 2nd December?
TheQuarterMile is offline  
Old 1st December 2014, 20:15   #19915
BHPian
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Bangalore
Posts: 582
Thanked: 281 Times
Re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods

Couldn't resist the urge to migrate to Lollipop on my Nexus 5 especially with the regular OTA message being displayed. So went through with it yesterday. No issues to report so far. As far as the experience is considered, its ok just a kiddish upgrade (all color no substance for a lay person like me).
sansvk is offline  
Old 1st December 2014, 20:18   #19916
Senior - BHPian
 
naveenroy's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Atlanta, GA
Posts: 1,511
Thanked: 1,253 Times
Re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods

Quote:
Originally Posted by tbppjpr View Post
Bad news for those who were looking for One Plus One:

The OnePlus One will ship without Cyanogenmod in India
Wow, looks like Micromax somehow managed to pull the carpet from down under OnePlus. But this has killed all the enthusiasm to buy the OnePlus.
naveenroy is offline  
Old 1st December 2014, 20:39   #19917
BHPian
 
tbppjpr's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: India
Posts: 827
Thanked: 1,573 Times
Re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods

Quote:
Originally Posted by sansvk View Post
a kiddish upgrade (all color no substance for a lay person like me).
You are right, the so called materiel theme may look cool initially but users will later get bored of it very soon.

There should be bit more freedom of choosing different kind of other color themes in the stock Android firmware itself. If that is too much then something like "The Real Dark Slim" from SlimKat Rom is also enough, but there should be some way to simplify the things a bit.
tbppjpr is offline  
Old 1st December 2014, 22:20   #19918
Senior - BHPian
 
bluevolt's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: New Delhi
Posts: 3,274
Thanked: 3,474 Times

Pre-Ordered Moto G2 for my dad from flipkart yesterday. It was out of stock, so will get the phone in around one week. Price - Rs. 12,999.

Just wanted to know if MotoG2 really requires screen guard and body cover? Being protected with gorilla glass 3? Or should I order screen guard and cover also separately.
bluevolt is offline  
Old 1st December 2014, 22:37   #19919
BHPian
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Currently Noida
Posts: 151
Thanked: 92 Times

Quote:
Originally Posted by bluevolt View Post
Pre-Ordered Moto G2 for my dad from flipkart yesterday. It was out of stock, so will get the phone in around one week. Price - Rs. 12,999.

Just wanted to know if MotoG2 really requires screen guard and body cover? Being protected with gorilla glass 3? Or should I order screen guard and cover also separately.
Arguments on gorilla glass aside, I have succeeded in getting faint scratches all across my one month old moto g2 screen. So ordered one of those amzer clear screens.

Body cover is personal preference and usage. Ignore if you can overlook the occasional smudge and scratch in favor of the minimalist feel, purchase if not or if your dad has butter fingers.
DaiusPitar is offline  
Old 2nd December 2014, 01:29   #19920
Distinguished - BHPian
 
Thad E Ginathom's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Chennai
Posts: 11,004
Thanked: 26,428 Times
Re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods

Mrs G's Asus Fonepad cost 10K. Yesterday I ordered one for myself ...at 8K

Today I was trying to get Mrs G's 3G (no relation ) connection working and failed. According to Airtel it is there, but we don't seem to be able to activate it. Hopefuly one of the local-shop guys will lend a hand. It will be critical for me, as I'll be spending two weeks in a place without wifi.

By the way: is it necessary to have voice-call plan to get SMS messaging?
Thad E Ginathom is offline  
Reply

Most Viewed


Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Team-BHP.com
Proudly powered by E2E Networks