Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods

nipcarlover · 15th May 2013, 21:28

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Originally Posted by Gandhi

I'm surprised no one has mentioned about Google I/O so far. The keynote event at Google I/O starts in less than 20 minutes. You can watch it live here - https://developers.google.com/events/io/

3 mins to go, should be cool, looking forward to getting Android 4.3 on my Galaxy Nexus..

vivekiny2k · 15th May 2013, 21:50

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Originally Posted by nipcarlover

3 mins to go, should be cool, looking forward to getting Android 4.3 on my Galaxy Nexus..

hopefully, whats new in 4.3?

NetfreakBombay · 15th May 2013, 22:21

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Originally Posted by vivekiny2k

hopefully, whats new in 4.3?

Based on things shown so far, it eliminates need for Android updates...

New features can now be pushed via Google Play in place of Android updates.

Gandhi · 16th May 2013, 00:43

No news on new version of Android, but pretty excited about new Google All Access Music, new Hangouts, new Maps, new Google+. Lot of updates to APIs which should make developer's life easier.

BoneCollector · 16th May 2013, 07:15

I might be posting a duplicate post but haven't seen anyone posting regarding LG Google Nexus 4 available on Flipkart for pre booking for Rs25900. Release date mentions as 4th week if May.

ampere · 16th May 2013, 08:19

The other important part was Google announcing S4 on stock Android. And that would be available via Google play.

F150 · 16th May 2013, 08:38

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Originally Posted by ampere

The other important part was Google announcing S4 on stock Android. And that would be available via Google play.

Very intresting move. Is it an indication of end of line for Nexus products ?

And S4 nexus edition is just a stop gap to buy time for MOTOROLA to come up
some thing formidable ?

As a galaxy nexus owner, I am disappointed on hearing this announcement of S4 GE. It is also an indication of the clout Samsung has, at Google.

NetfreakBombay · 16th May 2013, 08:56

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Originally Posted by ampere

The other important part was Google announcing S4 on stock Android. And that would be available via Google play.

This makes S4 an interesting phone. I have a S3 and Nexus 4, this takes best of both and combines in one phone.

1. SD card and removable battery (things because of which Nexus 4 is not my primary phone).
2. Powerful hardware
3. NO Smasung bloatware/crapware

dar3dev|l · 16th May 2013, 09:42

Looks like Nexus 4 is officially coming to India.

Flipkart is now taking pre-orders for the phone. And the best part is the rate at which is available 25990/-

http://www.flipkart.com/nexus-4/p/it...uery=nexus%204

News: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/t...w/20066378.cms

9thsphinx · 16th May 2013, 10:02

Let alone KLP, we don't even get any minor updates to the existing Android 4.2?

Only one thing I was expecting from the Google I/O and they don't deliver. Sigh.

nipcarlover · 16th May 2013, 10:29

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Originally Posted by 9thsphinx

Let alone KLP, we don't even get any minor updates to the existing Android 4.2?

Only one thing I was expecting from the Google I/O and they don't deliver. Sigh.

Agreed, 4.3 was expected, but did not come. Did you watch the keynote? Larry Page's speech was really inspiring. The other improvements made are mostly for developers .
I think we should still expect Android 4.3 sometime soon. It has been seen on the developers site and on many websites' logs..

Jaxy · 16th May 2013, 11:24

Got this message on my S4 yesterday.
What can i buy from Samsung app store ? Any suggestions?

manson · 16th May 2013, 14:37

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Originally Posted by Sprucegoose

Didn't get any pop up asking me to upgrade though.

This is the update prompt I received:

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Originally Posted by Sprucegoose

When i'm up and about again i'll be going in for an external battery. just so that i can make sure i always have some juice on me... if you know what i mean

How are you going to mount the battery inside that glass shield? Got a picture?

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Originally Posted by govigov

@manson, XZ did have an upgrade and the upgrade went smoothly. The black notification bar is now present and so is the screen calibration tool. fixed issues with stamina mode messing up led and led flash notifications are also in. camera picture quality in auto is supposedly improved, although i am yet to test that.

Thanks for confirming. Also, I distinctly remember the phone skipped step no. 2 / 5 in the initial setup. Updating the phone as I post.

Sprucegoose · 16th May 2013, 14:56

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Originally Posted by manson

This is the update prompt I received:

Attachment 1084202

Just plugged my phone in and got the prompt.
upgrading now.

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How are you going to mount the battery inside that glass shield? Got a picture?

sorry, i meant battery pack. Sony has this 7000 mah battery pack for about 5.5K that should give me close to 3 full charges on the phone.

Red Liner · 16th May 2013, 15:05

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Originally Posted by Sprucegoose

Just plugged my phone in and got the prompt.
upgrading now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by manson

This is the update prompt I received:

So if I update via Sony, do I need to back anything up or is everything automatic? Do I need to back my SMS'es, numbers?

16th May 2013, 00:43	#15019
Gandhi BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 962 Thanked: 209 Times View My Garage	Re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods No news on new version of Android, but pretty excited about new Google All Access Music, new Hangouts, new Maps, new Google+. Lot of updates to APIs which should make developer's life easier.
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16th May 2013, 07:15	#15020
BoneCollector Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: ..... Posts: 3,330 Thanked: 11,377 Times View My Garage	I might be posting a duplicate post but haven't seen anyone posting regarding LG Google Nexus 4 available on Flipkart for pre booking for Rs25900. Release date mentions as 4th week if May.
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16th May 2013, 08:19	#15021
ampere Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 18,333 Thanked: 13,617 Times View My Garage	Re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods The other important part was Google announcing S4 on stock Android. And that would be available via Google play.
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16th May 2013, 09:42	#15024
dar3dev\|l BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Munich, DE Posts: 292 Thanked: 100 Times	Re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods Looks like Nexus 4 is officially coming to India. Flipkart is now taking pre-orders for the phone. And the best part is the rate at which is available 25990/- http://www.flipkart.com/nexus-4/p/it...uery=nexus%204 News: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/t...w/20066378.cms Last edited by dar3dev\|l : 16th May 2013 at 09:45.
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9thsphinx Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ahmedabad Posts: 1,121 Thanked: 549 Times View My Garage	Re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods Let alone KLP, we don't even get any minor updates to the existing Android 4.2? Only one thing I was expecting from the Google I/O and they don't deliver. Sigh.
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Jaxy BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: new delhi Posts: 78 Thanked: 29 Times	Re: Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods Got this message on my S4 yesterday. What can i buy from Samsung app store ? Any suggestions? Attached Thumbnails
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