Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods

ghpk · 6th December 2010, 15:46

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Originally Posted by DCEite

Is anyone able to play "Angry Bird- Seasons" on Galaxy 3 or any other sub 15k Android properly ?

Its too slow on my Galaxy 3, much slower than the original Angry Birds.

However, on my iPod Touch 2G, both games work like a charm. Pity full versions are paid apps in Apple store.

Try memory booster lite, then play, Angry birds works fine on mine when i start it after memory optimization.

DCEite · 6th December 2010, 16:06

I will try with memory booster.

BTW, just noticed something. Suppose i am on a call and the phone is close to my ears. The screen goes off. And when i bring it away from the ears, the screen comes on (so that i can touch the End Call button).

Nice feature.

patron · 6th December 2010, 16:15

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Originally Posted by DCEite

I will try with memory booster.

BTW, just noticed something. Suppose i am on a call and the phone is close to my ears. The screen goes off. And when i bring it away from the ears, the screen comes on (so that i can touch the End Call button).

Nice feature.

It's called the Proximity Sensor. Yes it is a nice feature to have.

Sowmya · 6th December 2010, 16:44

Is any body has used Motorola Charm ? It has android 2.1 with 600Mhz Processor ? Any feedback ?

ajman28 · 6th December 2010, 17:09

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Originally Posted by heavy_foot

The GPS on the Galaxy S sucks, i am convinced that i dont own a lemon but its a problem with all the Galaxy S's. Yesterday i was out and in the GPS test application the max i could get was 3 Satellites. There were buildings around, but my N82 does better.Btw i am on FroYo official Indian version. How does the GPS on your Galaxy S's work?

the same goes for the Samsung galaxy 3 too. The gps does not even lock in mine. I have given up on this feature!

I see that there are a lot of users for galaxy 3 here. Are you guys facing the same problem too? If it's not a common issue Then i guess i need to exchange the handset.

ghpk · 6th December 2010, 17:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCEite

I will try with memory booster.

BTW, just noticed something. Suppose i am on a call and the phone is close to my ears. The screen goes off. And when i bring it away from the ears, the screen comes on (so that i can touch the End Call button).

Nice feature.

The two small holes near ear piece is the proximity sensor.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajman28

the same goes for the Samsung galaxy 3 too. The gps does not even lock in mine. I have given up on this feature!

I see that there are a lot of users for galaxy 3 here. Are you guys facing the same problem too? If it's not a common issue Then i guess i need to exchange the handset.

I was able to use GPS many times without any noticable issues.
On first use to locate you, it would need a few minutes to do the same, please make sure you are under the sky for 2-7 minutes atleast on first GPS use.

patron · 6th December 2010, 18:06

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Originally Posted by ajman28

the same goes for the Samsung galaxy 3 too. The gps does not even lock in mine. I have given up on this feature!

I see that there are a lot of users for galaxy 3 here. Are you guys facing the same problem too? If it's not a common issue Then i guess i need to exchange the handset.

GPS sucks on both Galaxy 3 and 5. It takes ages to get a lock. When it does, it doesn't stay on.

gkrishn · 6th December 2010, 23:26

Nexus s is out with 2.3 ginger bread. spec looks identical to galaxy s. so sgs might get 2.3 pretty soon, but not officially though.

Nexus S ? The new Android phone from Google

mashmash · 7th December 2010, 01:08

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Originally Posted by ghpk

I was able to use GPS many times without any noticable issues.
On first use to locate you, it would need a few minutes to do the same, please make sure you are under the sky for 2-7 minutes atleast on first GPS use.

I use a Nokia 5800 and Google Maps to navigate. Very happy with it. Its fast and accurate. It got me out of the gallis of Charminar in Hyderabad.

Now in the same fight as many. Need to upgrade and deciding between the Iphone 4 and an Android. Nexus looks great, but its from Samsung, not sure how good the combination is. I heard Android and HTC get along the best. Correct?

ghpk · 7th December 2010, 02:03

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Originally Posted by mashmash

I heard Android and HTC get along the best. Correct?

Except the Battery, you would end up with Empty battery in just a few hours.
people reported they purchased additional charger for home/office/car to live with HTC

Galaxy 3 is better than HTC in terms of Battery.

harry10 · 7th December 2010, 02:15

Got the galaxy 3 delivered today.
Nice display and easy to use.
Now-
1-How can applications be installed on it if we dont have an internet connection on phone. Can that be done via laptop?
2- Any tips and tricks?

Raccoon · 7th December 2010, 02:45

^^^Errr, dude - Galaxy 3 and "nice" display?? You really gotta check out better screens...

harry10 · 7th December 2010, 02:58

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Originally Posted by Raccoon

^^^Errr, dude - Galaxy 3 and "nice" display?? You really gotta check out better screens...

its galaxy 3 i5801.
Ofcourse cant be compared to galaxy s for display but whatever is there is fine.Moreover i am a bb user so

. This phone is for my good friend.

shamanth · 7th December 2010, 06:49

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Originally Posted by Raccoon

^^^Errr, dude - Galaxy 3 and "nice" display?? You really gotta check out better screens...

For 11K you cannot get better screen than in galaxy 3 i guess, Wildfire which costs 14.5k screen resolution is pretty bad compared to Galaxy 3. You know any android around 11k which has better display for this price?

ghpk · 7th December 2010, 09:20

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Originally Posted by harry10

Got the galaxy 3 delivered today.
Nice display and easy to use.
Now-
1-How can applications be installed on it if we dont have an internet connection on phone. Can that be done via laptop?
2- Any tips and tricks?

Congrats on Galaxy 3 purchase,
which online store you purchased it from ?
you can use wifi connection to connect the phone to internet.
you cannot access apps market without internet until you root the phone which i am sure would void the warranty.

6th December 2010, 16:06	#857
DCEite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NCR Posts: 3,417 Thanked: 2,550 Times	I will try with memory booster. BTW, just noticed something. Suppose i am on a call and the phone is close to my ears. The screen goes off. And when i bring it away from the ears, the screen comes on (so that i can touch the End Call button). Nice feature.
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Sowmya BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 493 Thanked: 19 Times View My Garage	Is any body has used Motorola Charm ? It has android 2.1 with 600Mhz Processor ? Any feedback ?
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6th December 2010, 23:26	#863
gkrishn BHPian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 626 Thanked: 93 Times View My Garage	Nexus s is out with 2.3 ginger bread. spec looks identical to galaxy s. so sgs might get 2.3 pretty soon, but not officially though. Nexus S ? The new Android phone from Google
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7th December 2010, 02:15	#866
harry10 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Faridabad/Delhi Posts: 2,713 Thanked: 3,624 Times View My Garage	Got the galaxy 3 delivered today. Nice display and easy to use. Now- 1-How can applications be installed on it if we dont have an internet connection on phone. Can that be done via laptop? 2- Any tips and tricks?
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Raccoon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Poona Posts: 1,851 Thanked: 116 Times	^^^Errr, dude - Galaxy 3 and "nice" display?? You really gotta check out better screens...
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