Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods

pjbiju · 27th October 2010, 20:21

With BrutMaps and GPRS disabled, calculating driving directions does not work. Also Navigation does not work. I guess this may be as expected. Of course, I can track my location against the offline Google Maps and see if I am going in the right direction.

ghpk · 28th October 2010, 13:50

one answer I am looking for since many days and many posts,
was anyone able to upgrade Galaxy 3 to Android 2.2 ?

if not will this handset ever support 2.2 ?

amohit · 28th October 2010, 18:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghpk

one answer I am looking for since many days and many posts,
was anyone able to upgrade Galaxy 3 to Android 2.2 ?

if not will this handset ever support 2.2 ?

Still there is no 2.2 ROM for Galaxy3. However, it is supposed to be upgradable to 2.2.

Regards,

yzfrj · 28th October 2010, 19:07

Might sound stupid, still here goes.

Is it worth paying 1.5 times more to get Galaxy S over Galaxy 3 ?

JayD · 28th October 2010, 19:32

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Originally Posted by yzfrj

Might sound stupid, still here goes.

Is it worth paying 1.5 times more to get Galaxy S over Galaxy 3 ?

To put it simply, YES!! Actually there's no comparison! Its like comparing a nano with an S class!

v.anand · 28th October 2010, 20:50

@yzfrj, I agree with JayD, its definitely worth the difference in price for Galaxy S. S is one of the best phones I have used and certainly the best Android available in India presently. Its packed with cutting-edge technology and features, 3 only shares the software platform.

ghpk · 28th October 2010, 21:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayD

To put it simply, YES!! Actually there's no comparison! Its like comparing a nano with an S class!

LOL, nice comparision.

Quote:

Originally Posted by v.anand

@yzfrj, I agree with JayD, its definitely worth the difference in price for Galaxy S. S is one of the best phones I have used and certainly the best Android available in India presently. Its packed with cutting-edge technology and features, 3 only shares the software platform.

So you guys and one of my close friend won't let me buy galaxy3 in any case.

however I am missing browser access on the move and its a pain to take out laptop every hour while on the move.
God know when i would be able to decide the Android phone
can't afford Galaxy S currently and galaxy 3 doesn't seems getting confidence of Android users .......

yzfrj · 28th October 2010, 22:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by JayD

To put it simply, YES!! Actually there's no comparison! Its like comparing a nano with an S class!

Nice...!
I like that

Quote:

Originally Posted by v.anand

@yzfrj, I agree with JayD, its definitely worth the difference in price for Galaxy S. S is one of the best phones I have used and certainly the best Android available in India presently. Its packed with cutting-edge technology and features, 3 only shares the software platform.

AMOLED, 5 MP camera with 720p, faster processor.
The main thing is its a bit more future proof.

Anyway you know that sinking feeling when the price falls and every tom, senthil and chandi buys one.

Still thinking...

Thanks guys.

ghpk · 29th October 2010, 02:35

Lawsuit against Google for Android,

what do you guys feel about this ?

I think it can be result of rapid android growth which changed the mobile platform for advanced users in such a small amount of time.

ankit_chd · 29th October 2010, 03:28

Have anyone tried HTC WILDFIRE ?? It has android 2.1 with all the features that a smart phone needs. What is your say guys ?

razorBlades · 29th October 2010, 04:11

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Originally Posted by yzfrj

Nice...!

Anyway you know that sinking feeling when the price falls and every tom, senthil and chandi buys one.

I like that Indian version of Tom Dick and Harry

Btw, any update on the fryo release for LG Optimus GT540? Still stuck at 1.6 :(

shamanth · 29th October 2010, 10:22

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Originally Posted by ankit_chd

Have anyone tried HTC WILDFIRE ?? It has android 2.1 with all the features that a smart phone needs. What is your say guys ?

Compared to Galaxy3, HTC wildfire is 4k more costlier. It has screen resolution 20% lesser than Galaxy3 and speed of processor is 150Mhz slower than Galaxy3. Both has 2.1, Galaxy3 is upgradable to 2.2, not sure about HTC wildfire.

srishiva · 29th October 2010, 10:46

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Originally Posted by ghpk

Lawsuit against Google for Android,

what do you guys feel about this ?

I think it can be result of rapid android growth which changed the mobile platform for advanced users in such a small amount of time.

Its not just this. Microsoft is suing Motorola and has already made HTC pay licence fees for using Android.

Google is not protecting the equipment vendors on other aspects. Vendors might not be that enthusiastic supporting Android if they have be bear the wrath of established players in the industry.

ms001 · 29th October 2010, 10:50

guys what do you think about this one

LG Optimus One P500 - Full phone specifications

Android OS, v2.2 Froyo, 3 mp camera,600 MHz processor,HSDPA 900 / 2100,TFT capacitive touchscreen, 256K colors,320 x 480 pixels, 3.2 inches.

It will be available by diwali priced at 8-10k Rs

Spinnerr · 29th October 2010, 11:12

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Originally Posted by ankit_chd

Have anyone tried HTC WILDFIRE ??

My 2 cents, I was seriously considering this phone, but then have been reading a lot of reviews online about how bad its battery life is. Esp in the russian mobile review sites. They were people who were charinging it twice a day to meet their above avg mobile use + some browsing, which they claim their earlier nokias & SEs managed without a hitch.

So plz ask around, check with Wildfire owners before buying that.

Ps: The screen is a tad bit smaller, so lot of andriod apps are not compatible.

27th October 2010, 20:21	#496
pjbiju Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 1,357 Thanked: 1,091 Times	With BrutMaps and GPRS disabled, calculating driving directions does not work. Also Navigation does not work. I guess this may be as expected. Of course, I can track my location against the offline Google Maps and see if I am going in the right direction.
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ghpk BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 870 Thanked: 211 Times	one answer I am looking for since many days and many posts, was anyone able to upgrade Galaxy 3 to Android 2.2 ? if not will this handset ever support 2.2 ?
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yzfrj BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: who cares Posts: 787 Thanked: 142 Times	Might sound stupid, still here goes. Is it worth paying 1.5 times more to get Galaxy S over Galaxy 3 ?
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v.anand BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 329 Thanked: 44 Times	@yzfrj, I agree with JayD, its definitely worth the difference in price for Galaxy S. S is one of the best phones I have used and certainly the best Android available in India presently. Its packed with cutting-edge technology and features, 3 only shares the software platform.
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ghpk BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 870 Thanked: 211 Times	Lawsuit against Google for Android, what do you guys feel about this ? I think it can be result of rapid android growth which changed the mobile platform for advanced users in such a small amount of time.
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ankit_chd BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 262 Thanked: 28 Times	Have anyone tried HTC WILDFIRE ?? It has android 2.1 with all the features that a smart phone needs. What is your say guys ?
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29th October 2010, 10:50	#509
ms001 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: bangalore Posts: 1,003 Thanked: 162 Times	guys what do you think about this one LG Optimus One P500 - Full phone specifications Android OS, v2.2 Froyo, 3 mp camera,600 MHz processor,HSDPA 900 / 2100,TFT capacitive touchscreen, 256K colors,320 x 480 pixels, 3.2 inches. It will be available by diwali priced at 8-10k Rs
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