Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods

HappyRoadie · 22nd April 2012, 17:44

Please tell me what are the benefits of rooting? I am planning to root my android phone. Which software is best for rooting?

Thad E Ginathom · 22nd April 2012, 18:43

I'm an Android beginner, but I'd say, root your phone if when you find a need to do so. In itself, it has no value or benefit, but it allows you to do other stuff. When you find that other stuff, root!

clevermax · 23rd April 2012, 08:21

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Originally Posted by HappyRoadie

Please tell me what are the benefits of rooting? I am planning to root my android phone. Which software is best for rooting?

Root when you feel the need for it. There is no fixed software for rooting all Android phones..it depends on which make and model you have.

pragya · 23rd April 2012, 12:00

Hi all,
I recently got fascinated with android application development so just thought of making app for recording average and other related data.

Main reason why i developed
1. I used to maintain an Excel for average record but to carry laptop or to remember every time when and how much i filled was difficult.
2. I up-scaled my tires so the average calculation needed adjustment as odometer reading is not true reading now.
3. I was thinking to maintain average of my multiple vehicles
4. I needed application to either take fuel price/liter or to take money that i payed.

What i have developed so far fulfills all above requirements.

What i am planning is
phase 1 will be just above application with basic features.
phase 2 will have below more features
1. Will take Data from OBD port directly. (Will use bluetooth OBD sensor).
2. Will also use GPS for recording where you filled gas.

I need some more input from everyone, let me know what you all require so that i can develop it.

i will upload the app on google play soon.

Some screenshot of application.

Gadgetfreak · 23rd April 2012, 12:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by pragya

Hi all,
I recently got fascinated with android application development so just thought of making app for recording average and other related data.

I will just say that this looks like an excellent APP. I will search for the installation file in market and install it on my mobile.

clevermax · 23rd April 2012, 13:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by pragya

Hi all,
I recently got fascinated with android application development so just thought of making app for recording average and other related data.
I need some more input from everyone, let me know what you all require so that i can develop it.

i will upload the app on google play soon.

Some screenshot of application.

Excellent effort, congratulations! Looking forward to use the app.One small comment - "Average" is not a term recognized by everyone when it comes to measuring fuel efficiency. So if you use that keyword alone in the app, some people at least may not install it from market. Fuel economy or fuel efficiency seems to be the apt name. Also, it would be better to display the unit (km/l, miles per gallon etc) together with the numbers or on the top of that column.

I've been using aCar and most of these features are in there. However, you can make this more appealing to users by adding some unique features if you can think of it. User experience is a very important aspect. For example, users will not feel like using the app at all if the data entry part is made somewhat complex even though the statistics are excellent.

dkaile · 23rd April 2012, 13:56

Watch this space - A Whole New Universe
2 hr 33 minutes to go (as of typing this message)

KSM-Vtec · 23rd April 2012, 13:58

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Originally Posted by dkaile

Watch this space - A Whole New Universe
2 hr 33 minutes to go (as of typing this message)

Ay idea what this is about?

h@r$h@l · 23rd April 2012, 14:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkaile

Watch this space - A Whole New Universe
2 hr 33 minutes to go (as of typing this message)

Quote:

Originally Posted by KSM-Vtec

Ay idea what this is about?

I have a feeling its the new Samsung Galaxy III thats going Live today. In some countries its going on sale around 1st Week May. Considering that Samsung has become agressive in Marketing its products in India, we may be getting the Galaxy III sooner than others.

Just a guess.

Regards,

dkaile · 23rd April 2012, 14:16

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Originally Posted by KSM-Vtec

Ay idea what this is about?

Quote:

Originally Posted by h@r$h@l

I have a feeling its the new Samsung Galaxy III thats going Live today.

Yes, its the unveiling of the S3. Now we have to wait and see whether it's an earthquake or phussss... lolz. HTC One has really changed the game for Samsung!

Invinsible · 23rd April 2012, 16:06

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Originally Posted by dkaile

Yes, its the unveiling of the S3. Now we have to wait and see whether it's an earthquake or phussss... lolz. HTC One has really changed the game for Samsung!

It surely gonna be a step up with their quadcore Exynos processor, looking at past Exynos processors have done better than the Tegra chipset in terms of benchmarks. Product design wise One x will be hard to beat as its using Polycarbonate body which does add a premium feel to it unlike Samsung using the plastic shell. It's the screen and processor comparo that's gonna matter the most and will be deciding factor between the two.

KSM-Vtec · 23rd April 2012, 16:25

Ok its under 5 minutes to go now...lets hope for the best.

Now NIL. But the site is stuck/overloaded...lol

Quote:

Originally Posted by Invinsible

It surely gonna be a step up with their quadcore Exynos processor, looking at past Exynos processors have done better than the Tegra chipset in terms of benchmarks. Product design wise One x will be hard to beat as its using Polycarbonate body which does add a premium feel to it unlike Samsung using the plastic shell. It's the screen and processor comparo that's gonna matter the most and will be deciding factor between the two.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dkaile

Yes, its the unveiling of the S3. Now we have to wait and see whether it's an earthquake or phussss... lolz. HTC One has really changed the game for Samsung!

Quote:

Originally Posted by h@r$h@l

I have a feeling its the new Samsung Galaxy III thats going Live today. In some countries its going on sale around 1st Week May. Considering that Samsung has become agressive in Marketing its products in India, we may be getting the Galaxy III sooner than others.

Just a guess.

Regards,

joshguy · 23rd April 2012, 16:40

Nothing happend..i just lost some hair due to this nail biting session

10 sec back..and later,if any of you get any news please do share it

clevermax · 23rd April 2012, 16:49

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Originally Posted by joshguy

Nothing happend..i just lost some hair due to this nail biting session

10 sec back..and later,if any of you get any news please do share it

The site's gone.. too many requests and it must be sweating right now.. I can't access it ever since it started counting less than 7 minutes.

dkaile · 23rd April 2012, 16:56

Well the site's crashed. It was the official 'teaser' video. We still have to wait for 3rd of May for the launch -

[UNPACKED 2012] Teaser - YouTube

[UNPACKED 2012] Teaser 2 - YouTube

damp squib...

22nd April 2012, 17:44	#8701
HappyRoadie BHPian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lucknow Posts: 540 Thanked: 308 Times View My Garage	Re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods Please tell me what are the benefits of rooting? I am planning to root my android phone. Which software is best for rooting?
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22nd April 2012, 18:43	#8702
Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 11,436 Thanked: 29,978 Times	Re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods I'm an Android beginner, but I'd say, root your phone if when you find a need to do so. In itself, it has no value or benefit, but it allows you to do other stuff. When you find that other stuff, root!
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23rd April 2012, 12:00	#8704
pragya BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: pune Posts: 39 Thanked: 3 Times View My Garage	Android Average app Hi all, I recently got fascinated with android application development so just thought of making app for recording average and other related data. Main reason why i developed 1. I used to maintain an Excel for average record but to carry laptop or to remember every time when and how much i filled was difficult. 2. I up-scaled my tires so the average calculation needed adjustment as odometer reading is not true reading now. 3. I was thinking to maintain average of my multiple vehicles 4. I needed application to either take fuel price/liter or to take money that i payed. What i have developed so far fulfills all above requirements. What i am planning is phase 1 will be just above application with basic features. phase 2 will have below more features 1. Will take Data from OBD port directly. (Will use bluetooth OBD sensor). 2. Will also use GPS for recording where you filled gas. I need some more input from everyone, let me know what you all require so that i can develop it. i will upload the app on google play soon. Some screenshot of application. Attached Images
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dkaile Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Meerut, India Posts: 3,527 Thanked: 9,079 Times View My Garage	Re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods Watch this space - A Whole New Universe 2 hr 33 minutes to go (as of typing this message)
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23rd April 2012, 16:40	#8713
joshguy BANNED Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 1,379 Thanked: 110 Times	Re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods Nothing happend..i just lost some hair due to this nail biting session 10 sec back..and later,if any of you get any news please do share it Attached Thumbnails Last edited by joshguy : 23rd April 2012 at 16:41.
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