Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods

drmohitg · 14th May 2011, 09:53

@all users of HTC Desire HD and other large phones:
How convenient is it to use a phone thats 4 - 4.3" large? Is it really practical?

I am waiting for the galaxy s2 to launch in India. But I have already started getting doubts if a phone of that size is practical? Can you hold it in your hand for an hour on the go while on a call? I have been using a Nokia 6500 Slide from past 2 years(which is pretty sleek) and hence the apprehension.

phamilyman · 14th May 2011, 10:11

Nope, it is quite nice actually. I own a Moto Defy (3.7" screen, 4" total) & have compared with my friends owning Samsung Galaxy SL(4" screen, 5" total). Theirs is a bit bulkier to hold overall, but much nicer while typing on the touch screen because its a bit easier to hold for the hands.

That said - the likes of HTC have a more tighter form factor (like Moto, not samsung) so will not be that much bigger than the SGSL.

Edit: in the end, you will get used to it - its not bad either ways. Choose the phone for features - this should not be a criterion

clevermax · 14th May 2011, 10:24

I am going to flash CM 7 in my Desire SLCD. I tried asking in the CM forums whether the latest stable release of CM7 supports desire's slcd version. I haven't got a reply from that forum in days. Anyone has any clue? I don't want to get a phone with a dead display after flashing.

nishantgandhi · 14th May 2011, 11:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by clevermax

I am going to flash CM 7 in my Desire SLCD. I tried asking in the CM forums whether the latest stable release of CM7 supports desire's slcd version. I haven't got a reply from that forum in days. Anyone has any clue? I don't want to get a phone with a dead display after flashing.

Even Samsung Galaxy Ace is not in the list of devices. Can I still install CM 7?

abhinav.gupta88 · 14th May 2011, 14:02

Rooted my Samsung Nexus S Last night.

Stock Benchmark Results : Don't Have

2.3.4 Nandroid ROM :

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Then Just OC'd it to 1.4GHZ

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Loving the Android Experience.

sgiitk · 14th May 2011, 15:40

Try Juice Defender. There are both free and paid versions. The former should do for most of us. It disbles 3G/WiFi,etc. and restarts them periodically so that synch is maintained. Very useful in extending battery life.

clevermax · 14th May 2011, 17:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by nishantgandhi

Even Samsung Galaxy Ace is not in the list of devices. Can I still install CM 7?

HTC Desire surely sports CM7. It is the SLCD screen which I am not sure about. AMOLED version will run CM7 with no issues.

ByDesign · 14th May 2011, 20:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by clevermax

HTC Desire surely sports CM7. It is the SLCD screen which I am not sure about. AMOLED version will run CM7 with no issues.

I'm yet to see the benefits of running CM7. I've rooted so that I could OC my phone and I've got an unofficial 2.3 Gingerbread ROM, but what does CM7 give me? Is this just an aesthetic overtone? Like an OS skin?

DigitalOne · 14th May 2011, 21:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rehaan

If a facebook or twitter app is pre-installed, you will see it in your app drawer (ie place where all installed apps icons are displayed).

Perhaps you saw it in settings > accounts & sync > facebook ?

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R

Thanks, Rehaan. I finally figured out that it showed up in Social Hub --> Add Account.

Facebook app was not installed by default and I downloaded it from the marketplace.
Love the phone.

clevermax · 14th May 2011, 23:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by ByDesign

I'm yet to see the benefits of running CM7. I've rooted so that I could OC my phone and I've got an unofficial 2.3 Gingerbread ROM, but what does CM7 give me? Is this just an aesthetic overtone? Like an OS skin?

I am expecting to have better control over the phone - better battery life, OC etc.
and of course, a more smooth and better UI! Wanted to root and install CM7 ever since bhpian Immortal-Z demo'ed his Desire-Z running CM!

phamilyman · 14th May 2011, 23:43

CM7 does not do OC - its setvsel/Overclock or the bootloader which does the job.

CleverMax/Nishant: DONT! The Galaxy SL is almost the same as the Galaxy S with the SLCD. However, the SGS roms don't work IIRC. You may wish to check up in detail - don't rush!

abhinav.gupta88 · 14th May 2011, 23:55

Downgraded to 2.3.3

Installed the CM7 ROM
Much better.

Quadrant Scores

Only CM7ROM without OC
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OC'd to 1.4GHZ using SETCPU

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ByDesign · 15th May 2011, 00:55

Changed my ROM from shadowmod 2.3 to CM7 Custom ROM 7.1.0 for Motorola milestone. Loving it so far.

Cons

1. Battery life? I dropped from 100 to 80 percent in under 2 hours!! No calls, just downloading apps and playing with CM7 features!

2. Launcher pro default home screen. Boring!

3. CM's default OC'ing mod wouldn't go above 1ghz. Installed milestone overclock app, oc'd to 1.2 Ghz.

Im a bit scared of this battery peformance. Will see how it fares till morning.

clevermax · 15th May 2011, 09:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by phamilyman

CM7 does not do OC - its setvsel/Overclock or the bootloader which does the job.

CleverMax/Nishant: DONT! The Galaxy SL is almost the same as the Galaxy S with the SLCD. However, the SGS roms don't work IIRC. You may wish to check up in detail - don't rush!

Thanks for the warning phamilyman. What is SGS roms? You are saying that I'll run into trouble if I install CM7 in my desire with slcd screen?

normally_crazy · 15th May 2011, 09:27

SO far I have

1) Rooted the Optimus
2) Installed Android SDK

Today I might got for Custom Recovery.

Just a couple of noob questions

1) IF the phone boots into Custom Recovery - can I shut it down and re-start it normally ?

2) Which ROM is the best for the Optimus ? I need better battery life, a bit more stabler and faster phone, also all functions should work....ie BT, GPS,GPRS all should work flawlessly

14th May 2011, 09:53	#3121
drmohitg Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Liverpool/Delhi Posts: 5,439 Thanked: 7,539 Times	re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods @all users of HTC Desire HD and other large phones: How convenient is it to use a phone thats 4 - 4.3" large? Is it really practical? I am waiting for the galaxy s2 to launch in India. But I have already started getting doubts if a phone of that size is practical? Can you hold it in your hand for an hour on the go while on a call? I have been using a Nokia 6500 Slide from past 2 years(which is pretty sleek) and hence the apprehension.
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14th May 2011, 10:11	#3122
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,968 Thanked: 4,642 Times	re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods Nope, it is quite nice actually. I own a Moto Defy (3.7" screen, 4" total) & have compared with my friends owning Samsung Galaxy SL(4" screen, 5" total). Theirs is a bit bulkier to hold overall, but much nicer while typing on the touch screen because its a bit easier to hold for the hands. That said - the likes of HTC have a more tighter form factor (like Moto, not samsung) so will not be that much bigger than the SGSL. Edit: in the end, you will get used to it - its not bad either ways. Choose the phone for features - this should not be a criterion Last edited by phamilyman : 14th May 2011 at 10:15.
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14th May 2011, 10:24	#3123
clevermax Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tvm/Amsterdam Posts: 2,086 Thanked: 2,640 Times View My Garage	I am going to flash CM 7 in my Desire SLCD. I tried asking in the CM forums whether the latest stable release of CM7 supports desire's slcd version. I haven't got a reply from that forum in days. Anyone has any clue? I don't want to get a phone with a dead display after flashing.
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14th May 2011, 14:02	#3125
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods Rooted my Samsung Nexus S Last night. Stock Benchmark Results : Don't Have 2.3.4 Nandroid ROM : Then Just OC'd it to 1.4GHZ Loving the Android Experience.
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14th May 2011, 15:40	#3126
sgiitk BANNED Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurugram Posts: 7,969 Thanked: 4,788 Times	Re: Android applications Try Juice Defender. There are both free and paid versions. The former should do for most of us. It disbles 3G/WiFi,etc. and restarts them periodically so that synch is maintained. Very useful in extending battery life.
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14th May 2011, 23:43	#3131
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,968 Thanked: 4,642 Times	re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods CM7 does not do OC - its setvsel/Overclock or the bootloader which does the job. CleverMax/Nishant: DONT! The Galaxy SL is almost the same as the Galaxy S with the SLCD. However, the SGS roms don't work IIRC. You may wish to check up in detail - don't rush!
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14th May 2011, 23:55	#3132
abhinav.gupta88 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Delhi , India Posts: 4,092 Thanked: 325 Times View My Garage	re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods Downgraded to 2.3.3 Installed the CM7 ROM Much better. Quadrant Scores Only CM7ROM without OC OC'd to 1.4GHZ using SETCPU
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15th May 2011, 00:55	#3133
ByDesign BHPian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 446 Thanked: 285 Times View My Garage	Changed my ROM from shadowmod 2.3 to CM7 Custom ROM 7.1.0 for Motorola milestone. Loving it so far. Cons 1. Battery life? I dropped from 100 to 80 percent in under 2 hours!! No calls, just downloading apps and playing with CM7 features! 2. Launcher pro default home screen. Boring! 3. CM's default OC'ing mod wouldn't go above 1ghz. Installed milestone overclock app, oc'd to 1.2 Ghz. Im a bit scared of this battery peformance. Will see how it fares till morning.
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15th May 2011, 09:27	#3135
normally_crazy Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 4,369 Thanked: 528 Times View My Garage	re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods SO far I have 1) Rooted the Optimus 2) Installed Android SDK Today I might got for Custom Recovery. Just a couple of noob questions 1) IF the phone boots into Custom Recovery - can I shut it down and re-start it normally ? 2) Which ROM is the best for the Optimus ? I need better battery life, a bit more stabler and faster phone, also all functions should work....ie BT, GPS,GPRS all should work flawlessly
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