Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods

ghpk · 5th July 2011, 05:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by Klub Class

Is there any way around there to send business card in android 2.2?

Thanks in advance!

try an application QRDroid, it has many options to send a business card
however i don't know if it would be able to satisfy people who have habit of using the old nokia way.

joe1980 · 5th July 2011, 06:55

It is almost 3 years since I've been using Android based mobile phones. In these 3 years I have used 2 phones and with the last one that I bought (Xperia X10 Mini Pro) a year ago, I have the feeling that it is already old. With no possible upgrade to Froyo or the Gingerbread, I feel upgrading again. But really do not want to invest money again and buy a Android device which gets no more upgrades after a year or so. Subsequently, both the Android devices that I bought (Samsung Galaxy 7500 and the XPeria Mini Pro), I had to stick with Android 1.6 and 2.0.

What do you guys feel with respect to doing upgrades to Android versions on your Android sets? Especially when an upgrade is not anymore possible, what is your opinion?

indian21r · 5th July 2011, 10:03

I have ordered a Nexus S from Letsbuy yesterday using ICICILB. Eagerly waiting for my first Droid. ICICILB works with other bank cards as well. Now I have to see if they will charge octroi or not.

I was leaning towards Defy but evertime I see the site, prices are increasing. Decided that @ 18.8 grand Nexus S with 16 gigs may be a better option

Cheers

Fordmanchau · 5th July 2011, 10:10

Guys, read here for some Android tips.

Out of 16 tips, I was not aware of 3 useful features.

Type contact names of the keypad- The Times of India

vvrchandra · 5th July 2011, 10:15

I'm trying to configure Yahoo emails in the email application provided in Samsung Galaxy S2 (SGS2). After providing the Yahoo.com user id and the password and clicking Next, it processes and says that the user id and/or password is wrong. Infact, I'm able to access yahoo mails in the laptop with the same id and password. Am I doing any thing wrong. Is there any other way to configure yahoo emails? Please advice. Thanks

JMaruru · 5th July 2011, 10:35

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Originally Posted by vvrchandra

I'm trying to configure Yahoo emails in the email application provided in Samsung Galaxy S2 (SGS2). After providing the Yahoo.com user id and the password and clicking Next, it processes and says that the user id and/or password is wrong. Infact, I'm able to access yahoo mails in the laptop with the same id and password. Am I doing any thing wrong. Is there any other way to configure yahoo emails? Please advice. Thanks

Even i face the same issue on my P500. For some reason, it is not going through. Has anyone here got success with the email app on P500? Please advice.

nishantgandhi · 5th July 2011, 10:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by vvrchandra

I'm trying to configure Yahoo emails in the email application provided in Samsung Galaxy S2 (SGS2). After providing the Yahoo.com user id and the password and clicking Next, it processes and says that the user id and/or password is wrong. Infact, I'm able to access yahoo mails in the laptop with the same id and password. Am I doing any thing wrong. Is there any other way to configure yahoo emails? Please advice. Thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by JMaruru

Even i face the same issue on my P500. For some reason, it is not going through. Has anyone here got success with the email app on P500? Please advice.

Yahoo Mail is not supported on the Froyo native email app. You have to either use Yahoo mail app (get it from the market) or another Email client like K9 Mail.

Fordmanchau · 5th July 2011, 10:43

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Originally Posted by nishantgandhi

Yahoo Mail is not supported on the Froyo native email app. You have to either use Yahoo mail app (get it from the market) or another Email client like K9 Mail.

Get the official Yahoo mail app from Yahoo Inc. It's there on the android market.
I have it on my Wildfire and it works flawlessly. I have two account on the same app and both works fine. It's a bit heavy on the memory though, but has all the functionality of the webmail, even the emoticons.

vikrut · 5th July 2011, 10:56

I got the HTC Wildfire S - my first android phone , my first smartphone - migrated from a nokia 6230 which ive used from 4-5 years , I was told that this would be a good start to android world , sadly the phone has too little internal memory (150mb) and a lot of it is already filled up with HTC junk. I would not recommend this phone to anyone. I regret trying to save a few bucks & not going for the Samsung Google Nexus S i9023

Stratos · 5th July 2011, 11:31

I bought a samsung galaxy s2. It came with Android 2.3 gingerbread. Must say, I am impressed by the phone and its user friendly Os. This is my first smart phone so getting used to it. Reaction time is very quick and the big AMOLED screen is wonderful.

_raVan_ · 5th July 2011, 11:58

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Originally Posted by Stratos

I bought a samsung galaxy s2. It came with Android 2.3 gingerbread. Must say, I am impressed by the phone and its user friendly Os. This is my first smart phone so getting used to it. Reaction time is very quick and the big AMOLED screen is wonderful.

+1

Everything is excellent about the phone, except for the pathetic battery life!

Also, which gprs connection do you use? Do you download the apps from market by gprs or you use the wifi at home?

Stratos · 5th July 2011, 12:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by _raVan_

+1

Everything is excellent about the phone, except for the pathetic battery life!

Also, which gprs connection do you use? Do you download the apps from market by gprs or you use the wifi at home?

Battery life is looking fine so far. Been using a good amount of time for Wifi, downloading apps and ofcourse, Angry Birds.

Currently, downloading Apps through Wifi. I have Airtel and I am looking for a cheap 3G plan which I just need, to check emails and browse Team-BHP lightly. Let me know if any one has any such plan active on their phones.

_raVan_ · 5th July 2011, 12:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stratos

Battery life is looking fine so far. Been using a good amount of time for Wifi, downloading apps and ofcourse, Angry Birds.

Currently, downloading Apps through Wifi. I have Airtel and I am looking for a cheap 3G plan which I just need, to check emails and browse Team-BHP lightly. Let me know if any one has any such plan active on their phones.

Did you update your phone with the latest firmwire released by Samsung? Its said that battery life improves after the same.

smsrini · 5th July 2011, 12:36

HTC LEgend with Android 2.2

Of late the Android Market applicaiton force closes when trying to open / download any application.

HTC support claims that hard boot ( data will be erased ) is the only option.

HAs anyone faced this and any solution ? I've already done the clear cache..

thanks

dkaile · 5th July 2011, 12:38

Congrats Stratos on purchasing a brilliant android device; It will soon be supported by AOSP; In the meanwhile checkout my GPS thread post and download the world's best offline navigation softwares and maps for free - http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/gadget...ml#post2407013

The battery life is quite good on SII and it is amongst one of the world's first devices with MHL - Mobile High-definition Link - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia My (on the way device from US) EVO 3D is also using the same technology but has the added advantage of "actual" usable 3d without glasses. It also has a 1730maH battery and has been tested by my friend in the US to give more than 24 hour continuous battery life with very heavy usage.

5th July 2011, 06:55	#4487
joe1980 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Andromeda Posts: 335 Thanked: 155 Times	re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods It is almost 3 years since I've been using Android based mobile phones. In these 3 years I have used 2 phones and with the last one that I bought (Xperia X10 Mini Pro) a year ago, I have the feeling that it is already old. With no possible upgrade to Froyo or the Gingerbread, I feel upgrading again. But really do not want to invest money again and buy a Android device which gets no more upgrades after a year or so. Subsequently, both the Android devices that I bought (Samsung Galaxy 7500 and the XPeria Mini Pro), I had to stick with Android 1.6 and 2.0. What do you guys feel with respect to doing upgrades to Android versions on your Android sets? Especially when an upgrade is not anymore possible, what is your opinion?
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indian21r BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 973 Thanked: 815 Times	re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods I have ordered a Nexus S from Letsbuy yesterday using ICICILB. Eagerly waiting for my first Droid. ICICILB works with other bank cards as well. Now I have to see if they will charge octroi or not. I was leaning towards Defy but evertime I see the site, prices are increasing. Decided that @ 18.8 grand Nexus S with 16 gigs may be a better option Cheers Last edited by indian21r : 5th July 2011 at 10:04.
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5th July 2011, 10:10	#4489
Fordmanchau Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 1,666 Thanked: 341 Times	re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods Guys, read here for some Android tips. Out of 16 tips, I was not aware of 3 useful features. Type contact names of the keypad- The Times of India
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5th July 2011, 10:15	#4490
vvrchandra BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Vijayawada-AP Posts: 369 Thanked: 247 Times	re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods I'm trying to configure Yahoo emails in the email application provided in Samsung Galaxy S2 (SGS2). After providing the Yahoo.com user id and the password and clicking Next, it processes and says that the user id and/or password is wrong. Infact, I'm able to access yahoo mails in the laptop with the same id and password. Am I doing any thing wrong. Is there any other way to configure yahoo emails? Please advice. Thanks
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5th July 2011, 10:56	#4494
vikrut BHPian Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 117 Thanked: 3 Times	re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods I got the HTC Wildfire S - my first android phone , my first smartphone - migrated from a nokia 6230 which ive used from 4-5 years , I was told that this would be a good start to android world , sadly the phone has too little internal memory (150mb) and a lot of it is already filled up with HTC junk. I would not recommend this phone to anyone. I regret trying to save a few bucks & not going for the Samsung Google Nexus S i9023
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5th July 2011, 11:31	#4495
Stratos Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Belgium Posts: 2,613 Thanked: 1,602 Times View My Garage	I bought a samsung galaxy s2. It came with Android 2.3 gingerbread. Must say, I am impressed by the phone and its user friendly Os. This is my first smart phone so getting used to it. Reaction time is very quick and the big AMOLED screen is wonderful. Last edited by Stratos : 5th July 2011 at 11:33.
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5th July 2011, 12:36	#4499
smsrini Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,127 Thanked: 442 Times View My Garage	re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods HTC LEgend with Android 2.2 Of late the Android Market applicaiton force closes when trying to open / download any application. HTC support claims that hard boot ( data will be erased ) is the only option. HAs anyone faced this and any solution ? I've already done the clear cache.. thanks
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5th July 2011, 12:38	#4500
dkaile Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Meerut, India Posts: 3,528 Thanked: 9,084 Times View My Garage	re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods Congrats Stratos on purchasing a brilliant android device; It will soon be supported by AOSP; In the meanwhile checkout my GPS thread post and download the world's best offline navigation softwares and maps for free - http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/gadget...ml#post2407013 The battery life is quite good on SII and it is amongst one of the world's first devices with MHL - Mobile High-definition Link - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia My (on the way device from US) EVO 3D is also using the same technology but has the added advantage of "actual" usable 3d without glasses. It also has a 1730maH battery and has been tested by my friend in the US to give more than 24 hour continuous battery life with very heavy usage. Last edited by dkaile : 5th July 2011 at 12:42.
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