Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods

clevermax · 3rd February 2013, 13:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by StrangeWizard

Get the Tipo. The others are outdated now.
I bought one 3 months back so you might want to check out the review which I wrote.
http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/gadget...eria-tipo.html

Thanks! That helps... You got it with ICS pre-installed I presume. Is it becoming slower and slower with use? Do you know whether Sony will give JB update?

StrangeWizard · 3rd February 2013, 13:46

yeah i got it with Ics.
it was smooth but had minor bugs.
tipo won't get official JB update.

I've flashed CM10 on my phone, its a JB based ROM. check the last post on my thread.

clevermax · 3rd February 2013, 15:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by StrangeWizard

yeah i got it with Ics.
it was smooth but had minor bugs.
tipo won't get official JB update.

I've flashed CM10 on my phone, its a JB based ROM. check the last post on my thread.

Beautiful. Almost decided on the Tipo. Thanks for the inputs!

neoonwheels · 3rd February 2013, 15:41

Another Chinese brand "Umi" is amking an entry in INdia with X1 (Dual core) and X2 (Quad core) processors. The X1 4.5 inch IPS screen with 1280X720 resolution (327 ppi) and X2 has 4.5 IPS screen with 1920*1080 (490 ppi) display.

More details: http://www.umimobiles.com/

CaliAtenza · 3rd February 2013, 16:13

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/...w/18253269.cms

45,990 rs? What is HTC smoking here? I never understood HTC's retarded pricing in India

. This phone is available on contract, on Verizon in the US, on Amazon, for $99. Unlocked price is $599. The Verizon version, while being CDMA, also works on GSM networks.

sagarpadaki · 3rd February 2013, 19:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by iFuel

It is and im thinking its brand new. My team member bought one with the same accessories and was billed 37800.

Thanks. Will buy it soon. The price varies a lot among the stores.!

prateekm · 3rd February 2013, 20:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by sagarpadaki

Thanks. Will buy it soon. The price varies a lot among the stores.!

You could get it from eBay and save a few thousands.

http://www.ebay.in/itm/Samsung-Galax...ht_7196wt_1139

Most of the banks have a 6% off discount coupon with a limit of 500 but if you have an AMEX card, you could save upto 1000. http://deals.ebay.in/amex/

sagarpadaki · 3rd February 2013, 22:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by prateekm

You could get it from eBay and save a few thousands.

http://www.ebay.in/itm/Samsung-Galax...ht_7196wt_1139

Most of the banks have a 6% off discount coupon with a limit of 500 but if you have an AMEX card, you could save upto 1000. http://deals.ebay.in/amex/

Uh oh!! I already bought this phone for 36900 from a store near my home . Got flip case and screen guard in this price. Bad luck!

But very happy with the phone! Its amazing.

amitk26 · 4th February 2013, 00:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by prateekm

You could get it from eBay and save a few thousands.

http://www.ebay.in/itm/Samsung-Galax...ht_7196wt_1139

Most of the banks have a 6% off discount coupon with a limit of 500 but if you have an AMEX card, you could save upto 1000. http://deals.ebay.in/amex/

Thanks a lot prateek

If you pay by debit card then you can get further 2000Rs off with the code WEEKEND300 just ordered one for 32485/-

Gurudatta Nayak · 4th February 2013, 00:43

Dose anyone own a Galaxy Grand Duos here on team-bhp?
I am awaiting for feedback

ghpk · 4th February 2013, 01:44

Recently needed a new Android Phone, After lot of struggle was not able to find Micromax A110 (Canvas2) at decent price, Canvas2 which normally retailed at Rs.9800 was now selling for 13.5K, insane premium amount.

After a week of research and feedback from a couple of guys using my next preferred Budget phone, I bought "Lava Iris501" a 1GHz dual core 5 Incher Beast.

For 9K, this is the Best Budget Android Device one could have,
rooted the phone in first 5 mins of reaching home and I am happy with the speed and performance.
Games are smooth, and my other apps works too well.
Screen is good and very responsive and sensors work fine on this ICS Device.
Battery is 2300mAh and lives all day long with lots of surfing and app usage.
Camera is 5MP and gives acceptable results, however 720p video recording is a added advantage.

For anybody looking for dual-SIM Android Device should certainly consider looking at it.

here are few pics.

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phamilyman · 4th February 2013, 07:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by clevermax

Beautiful. Almost decided on the Tipo. Thanks for the inputs!

No my man.

Galaxy Y.

Only android phone i've heard of that doesnt lag over time. btw, i would recommend the windows phone (even Nokia 510 via HS18) for them. a complete simple device that is damn quick in most activities , has a decent screen res, doesn't ever lag - what more would u want?!

sagarpadaki · 4th February 2013, 11:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by amitk26

Thanks a lot prateek

If you pay by debit card then you can get further 2000Rs off with the code WEEKEND300 just ordered one for 32485/-

Quick question, Where do you get these discount codes from?

amitk26 · 4th February 2013, 11:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by sagarpadaki

Quick question, Where do you get these discount codes from?

They are in the weekly promotional mails from ebay.in , If you have done some purchases in past generally they send codes for similar catagories / price points.

A quick way to get a discount mail is to browse few items, that add some item in your cart then remove it next day. Ebay system is designed to find patterns in user behavior it will generate an alert that user was interested in the perticular item but backed off and to entice it will send a coupen code.

I have observed a definative pattern in receiving these codes , If I do not make any purchase for 1-2 months I get codes for 1-2K rupees benifit but once I make a purchase for next 1-2 months I get smaller amount coupnes like 199rs /299rs etc.

My earlier big ticket purchases were on CC with 0% interest 3 EMIs so probably to entice my for doing full pament probably system started sending these offeres for last 2/3 months.

ghpk · 4th February 2013, 11:38

Can People with 5 inch and above screen Android device running ICS check if they get
a incompatible Device error when trying to Install "HDFCBANK Mobile Banking" from Playstore ?

Seem like there was a bug in Android 4.x.x and one need to modify playstore App DPI but that would not be possible for non-rooted users, so I am sure HDFC would come up with some other solution.

Already notified the Bank but they would need to re-produce the error to be able to fix it.

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StrangeWizard BHPian Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Bombay Posts: 760 Thanked: 311 Times	Re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods yeah i got it with Ics. it was smooth but had minor bugs. tipo won't get official JB update. I've flashed CM10 on my phone, its a JB based ROM. check the last post on my thread. Last edited by StrangeWizard : 3rd February 2013 at 13:48.
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3rd February 2013, 15:41	#13684
neoonwheels Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,064 Thanked: 1,875 Times View My Garage	Re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods Another Chinese brand "Umi" is amking an entry in INdia with X1 (Dual core) and X2 (Quad core) processors. The X1 4.5 inch IPS screen with 1280X720 resolution (327 ppi) and X2 has 4.5 IPS screen with 1920*1080 (490 ppi) display. More details: http://www.umimobiles.com/
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3rd February 2013, 16:13	#13685
CaliAtenza BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: LAX-SNA-BFL-BLR Posts: 321 Thanked: 18 Times	Re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/...w/18253269.cms 45,990 rs? What is HTC smoking here? I never understood HTC's retarded pricing in India . This phone is available on contract, on Verizon in the US, on Amazon, for $99. Unlocked price is $599. The Verizon version, while being CDMA, also works on GSM networks.
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4th February 2013, 00:43	#13690
Gurudatta Nayak BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Goa India Posts: 169 Thanked: 117 Times	Re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods Dose anyone own a Galaxy Grand Duos here on team-bhp? I am awaiting for feedback
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4th February 2013, 01:44	#13691
ghpk BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 870 Thanked: 211 Times	Re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods Recently needed a new Android Phone, After lot of struggle was not able to find Micromax A110 (Canvas2) at decent price, Canvas2 which normally retailed at Rs.9800 was now selling for 13.5K, insane premium amount. After a week of research and feedback from a couple of guys using my next preferred Budget phone, I bought "Lava Iris501" a 1GHz dual core 5 Incher Beast. For 9K, this is the Best Budget Android Device one could have, rooted the phone in first 5 mins of reaching home and I am happy with the speed and performance. Games are smooth, and my other apps works too well. Screen is good and very responsive and sensors work fine on this ICS Device. Battery is 2300mAh and lives all day long with lots of surfing and app usage. Camera is 5MP and gives acceptable results, however 720p video recording is a added advantage. For anybody looking for dual-SIM Android Device should certainly consider looking at it. here are few pics.
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4th February 2013, 11:38	#13695
ghpk BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 870 Thanked: 211 Times	Re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods Can People with 5 inch and above screen Android device running ICS check if they get a incompatible Device error when trying to Install "HDFCBANK Mobile Banking" from Playstore ? Seem like there was a bug in Android 4.x.x and one need to modify playstore App DPI but that would not be possible for non-rooted users, so I am sure HDFC would come up with some other solution. Already notified the Bank but they would need to re-produce the error to be able to fix it.
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