Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods

fuel_addict · 4th April 2011, 14:50

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Originally Posted by Sprucegoose

Hey guys,
a friend just told me that the Galaxy s 2 has been launched...
any news on that?

The way Samsung and HTC are coming out with new phones every other week, anything is possible. I would so love to see these manufacturers stick to one model and provide firmware upgrades when available rather than pushing out new phones so frequently.

Sowmya · 4th April 2011, 14:59

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Originally Posted by tsk1979

did you enable it in "Accounts and Sync"? This is the place you need to enable background data.

I dont have any option in "Accounts and Sync". I have enabled in this location.
settings > datamanager > data delivery > background

Sowmya · 4th April 2011, 15:47

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Originally Posted by Sowmya

I dont have any option in "Accounts and Sync". I have enabled in this location.
settings > datamanager > data delivery > background

Fixed the issue. The default setting for APN provided by the Vodofone was "vodafone Live" but it should be "vmc". "vmc" does not require any thing. All other setting is blank(proxy/user/pass/port.

The phone setting was Ok, the problem was with the Vodafone... Now every thing is working fine

Newpunter · 4th April 2011, 16:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sprucegoose

Hey guys,
a friend just told me that the Galaxy s 2 has been launched...
any news on that?

Samsung had announced the Galaxy S2 at MWC in February, but it will be probably launched in June alongwith the new Galaxy Tab.

Edit: Just found out that it is going to be launched on April 12 in the UK. Not sure how reliable the news is though.

abhayshanu · 4th April 2011, 19:45

App name - Unified Remote
Free/Charge - Free
What it does - A Remote Control for your PC (NOT like Team Viewer)
How it performs (your rating) - *****

sgiitk · 5th April 2011, 09:55

Got my Samsung Galaxy 551 yesterday. The best description I can give is that it is the result of a one night stand between the Galaxy 3 and the Sprint/Samsung Epic 4G. Looks pretty good.. I go miss the speed of the Epic 4G though (still under repairs). Lovely ear speaker. Knocks my N6275 for a six.

Rehaan · 5th April 2011, 13:08

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Originally Posted by vinboy

I have been wondering all this time and I was looking for Android app for "Team-BHP" dose any one know about this? if yes please guide me to it !

We'll guide you to it very very soon

cya
R

anmolbedi · 5th April 2011, 18:32

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Originally Posted by dar3dev|l

Incredible S is a brilliant phone, its places between desire S and Desire HD. The phone on papers looks really tempting, we would however need to see its end user reviews. I too am tempted to buy that phone but highly confused with the new SE Neo. waiting for both to be released and stabilizing in the market

I have a HTC Incredible S and I must say that it stands by its name. Easily lasts 2 days with normal usage. Great screen and ofcourse the HTC Sense UI rocks. Let me know if I can be of any help.

sj_koova · 5th April 2011, 19:42

Bought the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc yesterday.
The first impression is; pretty sleek, large display and extremely light weight.
Power it on and you will be impressed with the display powered by Bravia Engine.
Once you start tapping, you will be impressed with the GUI response and the processing power.

My 2G GPRS works much faster on this one compared to my old Nokia E71.

Voice quality is excellent with noise reduction in place.

Only drawback I could think of right now is the flimsy feel once you have in in your hand.

Having fun time installing all the Android apps now. Already installed Touchdown, a great piece of software.

VooDoo · 5th April 2011, 19:56

Just bought an Experia mini (arguably the smallest Android) for wifey and she loves it. Excellent SE UI for such a restricted real estate. The speed is good and it lives for 2-3 days with little usage. It comes with three funcky colored abcks to add to the style. Easy upgrade to Android 2.1 (or is it 2.2?) through the SE PC companion.

dar3dev|l · 6th April 2011, 11:04

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Originally Posted by anmolbedi

I have a HTC Incredible S and I must say that it stands by its name. Easily lasts 2 days with normal usage. Great screen and ofcourse the HTC Sense UI rocks. Let me know if I can be of any help.

How the battery life ? The only problem so far with HTC is the battery. My sister has a Desire and not an extensive user at all. But still she has to charge her phone atleast twice a day.

Also from what i have read the phone does have a front camera but does not support video calling. Is that true ?

Quote:

Originally Posted by sj_koova

Bought the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc yesterday.
The first impression is .....

How is this in compared to the Neo ? They both seem to have the same specs, just the design is different.

BTW guys can you share the prices you paid for your phones ?

nishantgandhi · 6th April 2011, 11:41

Guys, can anyone confirm the launch date for Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660? I have to decide between this and Galaxy Fit. The requirement is urgent.

sbkumar · 6th April 2011, 13:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rehaan

We'll guide you to it very very soon

cya
R

That would be the next best thing to happen after T-BHP website! After I got my android, I stopped logging on to my laptop at home as I check all my work and non work emails on the phone. As a result, my post work hours T-BHP visit has come down drastically. This would put be back on track. Can't wait for it and Thanks in Advance.

anmolbedi · 6th April 2011, 14:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by dar3dev|l

How the battery life ? The only problem so far with HTC is the battery. My sister has a Desire and not an extensive user at all. But still she has to charge her phone atleast twice a day.

Also from what i have read the phone does have a front camera but does not support video calling. Is that true ?

How is this in compared to the Neo ? They both seem to have the same specs, just the design is different.

BTW guys can you share the prices you paid for your phones ?

I got Incredible S for 27k. I have 2 exchange sync accounts and 1 Gmail account with Facebook, Gtalk always on. Bluetooth operation for 1 hour and fiddling with gallery and taking 1-2 snaps a day. Not to forget the calls - quite a number of them. After this I easily manage 2 days. Display is brilliant. The phone feels rock solid. The new feature of fast boot in HTC just amazes me - similar to hibernation. Havent seen a single crash as of now. Been 3 weeks now with it. Let me know your queries and I would be glad to be of help.

BTW - Cam rocks - 8mp pure bliss.

anilkalvani · 6th April 2011, 14:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by abhayshanu

App name - Unified Remote
Free/Charge - Free
What it does - A Remote Control for your PC (NOT like Team Viewer)
How it performs (your rating) - *****

Thanks Abhay, tried it on my Tab, it works awesome.

4th April 2011, 19:45	#2585
abhayshanu BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mumbai Posts: 708 Thanked: 324 Times View My Garage	Re: Android applications App name - Unified Remote Free/Charge - Free What it does - A Remote Control for your PC (NOT like Team Viewer) How it performs (your rating) - *****
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5th April 2011, 09:55	#2586
sgiitk BANNED Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurugram Posts: 7,969 Thanked: 4,788 Times	re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods Got my Samsung Galaxy 551 yesterday. The best description I can give is that it is the result of a one night stand between the Galaxy 3 and the Sprint/Samsung Epic 4G. Looks pretty good.. I go miss the speed of the Epic 4G though (still under repairs). Lovely ear speaker. Knocks my N6275 for a six.
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5th April 2011, 19:42	#2589
sj_koova BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 673 Thanked: 620 Times View My Garage	re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods Bought the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc yesterday. The first impression is; pretty sleek, large display and extremely light weight. Power it on and you will be impressed with the display powered by Bravia Engine. Once you start tapping, you will be impressed with the GUI response and the processing power. My 2G GPRS works much faster on this one compared to my old Nokia E71. Voice quality is excellent with noise reduction in place. Only drawback I could think of right now is the flimsy feel once you have in in your hand. Having fun time installing all the Android apps now. Already installed Touchdown, a great piece of software.
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5th April 2011, 19:56	#2590
VooDoo BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: CA, US Posts: 59 Thanked: 0 Times	re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods Just bought an Experia mini (arguably the smallest Android) for wifey and she loves it. Excellent SE UI for such a restricted real estate. The speed is good and it lives for 2-3 days with little usage. It comes with three funcky colored abcks to add to the style. Easy upgrade to Android 2.1 (or is it 2.2?) through the SE PC companion.
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6th April 2011, 11:41	#2592
nishantgandhi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,220 Thanked: 156 Times	re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods Guys, can anyone confirm the launch date for Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660? I have to decide between this and Galaxy Fit. The requirement is urgent.
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