Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods

driverace · 11th July 2011, 16:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by phamilyman

anyone will do - let him decide the looks if he wants. They're all the same in this range. since no root, even SGSL will do. its good for 2 handed usage.

Ya,
and, then we have Desire Z too.
Okays.
Thanks a ton!

Quote:

Originally Posted by xotiq

Google Maps voice navigation for India can be enabled with a small hack.

. Supports offline caching as well.

Well, I better suggest the paid package for him ( you know..)
<so, any trouble, he has a parallel support i.e. the MMI guys>

But, this piece of information, sure interests me

grinning,

Ace.

clevermax · 11th July 2011, 16:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by xotiq

Google Maps voice navigation for India can be enabled with a small hack.

. Supports offline caching as well.

Yes, don't worry about free navigation thing, it can work in any supported models that you choose.

My search for free RDP client app took me to some places where you get patched (read cracked) Android apps. Initially I was under the impression that such things didn't really exist in Android world. Poor Android developers!

whitesquall · 11th July 2011, 19:17

Guys, took the bate after following this thread for too long

thanks to @Phamilyman and @Samurai!!

Availed Rs. 1200 discount by using coupon code: ICICILB

driverace · 11th July 2011, 19:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by whitesquall

Guys, took the bate after following this thread for too long

thanks to @Phamilyman and @Samurai!!

Availed Rs. 1200 discount by using coupon code: ICICILB

Well, glad you told about the coupon..
Eh, how about the phone now

Ace.

999 · 11th July 2011, 21:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by whitesquall

Guys, took the bate after following this thread for too long

thanks to @Phamilyman and @Samurai!!

Availed Rs. 1200 discount by using coupon code: ICICILB

Where did you buy it from? Also which phone??

xotiq · 11th July 2011, 21:27

Galaxy S II- 2.3.4 Gingerbread update (2.3.3 to 2.3.4)

Follow steps mentioned- (for those not willing to wait for Samsung to release the update)
http://www.phonesarchive.com/tutoria...ngerbread.html

Invinsible · 11th July 2011, 22:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by xotiq

Galaxy S II- 2.3.4 Gingerbread update (2.3.3 to 2.3.4)

Follow steps mentioned- (for those not willing to wait for Samsung to release the update)
How to update Samsung Galaxy S II to Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)? - PhonesArchive.com

Its available both samfirmware.com and on xda.developers.com. Been using it since last two days and all i can say there is substantial increase in battery usage. I did mention somewhere here

xotiq · 11th July 2011, 22:15

Various online forums report improvement in reception and battery life.

rajanmehta · 12th July 2011, 00:40

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Zenster · 12th July 2011, 08:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Invinsible

Its available both samfirmware.com and on xda.developers.com. Been using it since last two days and all i can say there is substantial increase in battery usage. I did mention somewhere here

I upgraded yesterday too, thanks again Invisible.

When u say "substantial increase in battery usage", this would mean that battery-Life will be reduced right? But most Forums say that the battery life is Increased. Can you please clarify?

Also I am attaching a screenshot below, can you or someone please tell me what's this New symbol next to HOLD, I am sure I haven't seen before this upgrade.

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xotiq · 12th July 2011, 09:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zenster

I upgraded yesterday too, thanks again Invisible.

When u say "substantial increase in battery usage", this would mean that battery-Life will be reduced right? But most Forums say that the battery life is Increased. Can you please clarify?

Also I am attaching a screenshot below, can you or someone please tell me what's this New symbol next to HOLD, I am sure I haven't seen before this upgrade.

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Zenster, any improvement with battery/reception/data etc after upgrading?

Invinsible · 12th July 2011, 09:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by xotiq

Zenster, any improvement with battery/reception/data etc after upgrading?

Battery life is much improved provided you reset the phone after upgrading. battery life improves a little more after 1 or 2 full charge. I got one and half day of it using surfing, wifi, download, playing HD games, 30-40 calls a day, sms, having live wallpaper, 4email a/c to sync, all this without being on 3g network on 3g i can easily manage a day with heavy usage.

Zenster · 12th July 2011, 09:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by xotiq

Zenster, any improvement with battery/reception/data etc after upgrading?

Xotiq, I've just upgraded last evening and have done a complete reset (Restore from KIES backup took a long time)... I'd like wait for a couple of days before I can comment. So far everything is stable and thats a good beginning for me

vvrchandra · 12th July 2011, 10:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Invinsible

Battery life is much improved provided you reset the phone after upgrading. battery life improves a little more after 1 or 2 full charge. I got one and half day of it using surfing, wifi, download, playing HD games, 30-40 calls a day, sms, having live wallpaper, 4email a/c to sync, all this without being on 3g network on 3g i can easily manage a day with heavy usage.

Does resetting the phone means using the Factory Reset option in
Settings -> Privacy -> Factory Data Reset OR using any other option to reset. If different, could you list the same. Thanks.

sgiitk · 12th July 2011, 11:47

Those with Verizon CDMA phones. A factory reset may wipe out the MIN number. So be careful.

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xotiq BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 314 Thanked: 355 Times	re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods Galaxy S II- 2.3.4 Gingerbread update (2.3.3 to 2.3.4) Follow steps mentioned- (for those not willing to wait for Samsung to release the update) http://www.phonesarchive.com/tutoria...ngerbread.html Last edited by xotiq : 11th July 2011 at 21:31.
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xotiq BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 314 Thanked: 355 Times	re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods Various online forums report improvement in reception and battery life.
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rajanmehta Newbie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Thane Posts: 2 Thanked: 10 Times	re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods Are you in the market looking for a High End Mobile and External Storage? What if i tell you that you can get Samsung Galaxy S II for Rs 26,900 !!! Hmmm.. Interested? Read On.. Indiaplaza is running a 100% Cashback offer (Maximum Cashback Amount Restricted to Rs 3,000) on External Hard Drives. Offers on External hard disk \| Buy external hard drive online for 100% cash back offer \| Indiaplaza The Cashback gift certificate will be sent to you on 1st August,2011 & would be vaild till 15th August,2011. You can redeem the gift certificate on a minimum purchase of 5 times the gift certificate value. Example: Buy Seagate HDD FreeAgent go flex Desk 1TB USB For Rs 3,285 Seagate HDD FreeAgent Go Flex Desk 1TB USB \| Buy External Hard Disk \| Indiaplaza You should get a Rs 3,000 Cashback Discount Coupon on 1st August which can be used for buying an item 5 times it's value. Apply that coupon & Buy Samsung Galaxy S II for Rs 26,900 Samsung Galaxy S2 16GB \| Samsung Galaxy S2 16GB Pricing, Review and Accessories \| IndiaPlaza There are other hard drives & mobiles listed. Find out your optimum combination of mobile/HDD. BTW you can use the Cashback Coupon on any item on Indiaplaza, not only mobiles. Spoiler Alert: This theory can fall flat if Indiaplaza suddenly increases prices of mobiles drastically on 1st August. Unlikely but even then you don't stand to loose anything. Indiaplaza has a reputation for delayed shipments sometimes.
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sgiitk Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurugram Posts: 7,971 Thanked: 4,809 Times	re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods Those with Verizon CDMA phones. A factory reset may wipe out the MIN number. So be careful.
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