The Android Invasion! - Page 7

gvox · 03-15-2011, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikal

has anyone owned the Virgin Mobile LG Optimus V? i'm switching to Virgin next month because i'm sick of contracts and this phone looks like the shit. keep in mind that i've never had a smartphone before.

I think it's similar to the one I just got, my first smartphone also. I don't consider the Blackberry I had for 3 months all that smart, not compared to the Optimus!!

**KhanadaRhodes** · 03-21-2011, 05:06 AM

i finally got my desire z. love it!!

Justin24 · 03-22-2011, 06:53 PM

Anyone check out the new Sprint phone announcement? The EVO 3D. Shoots 3D 720p video and you can watch 1080p video on it. Has a 1.2ghz Dual Core Processor. So tempted.

**Headache in a Suitcase** · 03-27-2011, 08:39 PM

I got tired of waiting for gingerbread so I went ahead and rooted my Droid x and flashed liberty 1.5... so much goodness

Sent from my DROIDX using U2 Fan

Spun2U · 03-27-2011, 09:05 PM

I already have my eyes on my next phone, the thunderbolt on verizon.

Its never ending.....

Spun2U · 03-27-2011, 09:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Headache in a Suitcase

I got tired of waiting for gingerbread so I went ahead and rooted my Droid x and flashed liberty 1.5... so much goodness

Sent from my DROIDX using U2 Fan

I tried liberty early on but decided on the rubix rom. Are you liking the liberty rom?

Sent from my DROIDX using U2 Fan

Justin24 · 03-27-2011, 11:34 PM

I'm using the VirusRom Airborne for the Evo 4G. Love it. █ VirusROM AirBouRne Series █ ◄●|21 MAR.|RC6PB1|●► █ [Froyo]●[2.2]●[3.70.651.1] █ - xda-developers

For those that have rooted their phones should go check out Android & Windows Phone: Tablets, Apps, & ROMs @ xda-developers

**Headache in a Suitcase** · 03-28-2011, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spun2U

I tried liberty early on but decided on the rubix rom. Are you liking the liberty rom?

Sent from my DROIDX using U2 Fan

Loving it so far. So much faster and smoother without stupid motoblur dragging it down

Honestly I feel like I just got a new phone after doing this. Wish I had done it earlier

powerhour24 · 04-01-2011, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spun2U

I already have my eyes on my next phone, the thunderbolt on verizon.

Its never ending.....

I heard the Thunderbolt has horrid battery life though.

domo-kun · 04-03-2011, 06:35 PM

I have a HTC Desire, I like it very much, great internet connection, can get a little annoyed with the interface tough. But I guess that is because I preferred Apple before. Battery lasts great so far, doesn't seem to be wearing after using it for 2 months non stop.

gvox · 04-03-2011, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Headache in a Suitcase

I got tired of waiting for gingerbread so I went ahead and rooted my Droid x and flashed liberty 1.5... so much goodness

Sent from my DROIDX using U2 Fan

Hey Shannon can you tell me what is rooting/Liberty and/or why I'd want it? I'm using a stock Android v 2.2.1...I think it's pretty cool, and apparently Gingerbread is going to be released for my phone this spring, but what am I missing with all this rooting/modding stuff?

Justin24 · 04-04-2011, 11:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gvox

Hey Shannon can you tell me what is rooting/Liberty and/or why I'd want it? I'm using a stock Android v 2.2.1...I think it's pretty cool, and apparently Gingerbread is going to be released for my phone this spring, but what am I missing with all this rooting/modding stuff?

Rooting is like Jailbreaking your iPhone. With root you can put custom Roms that developers like you and I make. Here are some examples of custom roms you can put on your phone if it is supported.

YouTube - HTC EVO 4G CYANOGENMOD 7 ROM ANDROID 2.3.2 DEMO / PREVIEW

YouTube - MIUI ROM running on the HTC EVO 4G

Now if you do root you void your warrenty and if you don't do it correctly you could brick your phone. If you do it right, then the are limitless possibilities on what you can do with your phone.

gvox · 04-05-2011, 09:00 AM

thanks for that info justin I have to admit the first video make me wanna stick with my current version whereas the second video really brings teh sexy and makes me wanna try.. what to do? Lol

**Headache in a Suitcase** · 04-05-2011, 09:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Justin24

Now if you do root you void your warrenty and if you don't do it correctly you could brick your phone. If you do it right, then the are limitless possibilities on what you can do with your phone.

yes and no...

it's hard to screw up, unless you're reckless with what you're doing. stick with a "known" mod that's gone through multiple versions... don't be an early adapter, as with most things tech.

as for the voiding of the warranty... technically yes, but it is reversible. you can always reinstall the stock software. if you brick the phone while rooted, that'll be a problem. but there are some un-bricking solutions out there if you look hard enough. no guarantees they'll always work, but it's an option.

gvox · 04-05-2011, 09:49 AM

Yeah I'm a bit afraid of doing that. This is hands down the best gadget I've ever owned, and coming in from a Blackberry perspective even the standard Android 2.2 is infinitely better so I don't want to mess with it unless it's going to be a significantly better experience!

So far all I've really wanted more is to be able to get navigation thru GPS without having the data turned on.

Justin24 · 04-05-2011, 11:18 AM

Which phone do you have GVox? If you don't mind me asking?

I flashed Gingerbread to my phone

powerhour24 · 04-05-2011, 05:04 PM

See, I'm being patient, because HTC Sense is so much better than vanilla Android, and also the updating process is so much more annoying than that of iOS.

**KhanadaRhodes** · 04-05-2011, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gvox

So far all I've really wanted more is to be able to get navigation thru GPS without having the data turned on.

ahh see if you'd bought an htc sense phone you could have that now

**Headache in a Suitcase** · 04-06-2011, 11:17 AM

google maps & navigation downloads most information so that you can access the maps even when you have no service. i regularly check google maps on the subway in airplane mode...

google navigation is the only one i use. it's never let me down. i was in a rental car that had onstar navigation and it was taking us in circles... google nav on my droid X got us there in no time.

gvox · 04-07-2011, 01:20 PM

Justin I have the LG Optimus One

Shannon for some reason it takes forever if at all for google maps to load if I leave the data turned off ...i haven't done any serious testing though because usually I just give in and turn the data on

03-21-2011, 05:06 AM	#122
KhanadaRhodes Paper Gods Forum Administrator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: a vampire in the limousine Posts: 60,695 Local Time: 06:38 PM	i finally got my desire z. love it!! __________________ __________________

04-05-2011, 09:00 AM	#133
gvox Ghost of Love Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: In The Ballroom of The Crystal Lights Posts: 20,013 Local Time: 08:38 PM	thanks for that info justin I have to admit the first video make me wanna stick with my current version whereas the second video really brings teh sexy and makes me wanna try.. what to do? Lol __________________ band on fb

04-05-2011, 09:49 AM	#135
gvox Ghost of Love Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: In The Ballroom of The Crystal Lights Posts: 20,013 Local Time: 08:38 PM	Yeah I'm a bit afraid of doing that. This is hands down the best gadget I've ever owned, and coming in from a Blackberry perspective even the standard Android 2.2 is infinitely better so I don't want to mess with it unless it's going to be a significantly better experience! So far all I've really wanted more is to be able to get navigation thru GPS without having the data turned on. __________________ band on fb

04-07-2011, 01:20 PM	#140
gvox Ghost of Love Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: In The Ballroom of The Crystal Lights Posts: 20,013 Local Time: 08:38 PM	Justin I have the LG Optimus One Shannon for some reason it takes forever if at all for google maps to load if I leave the data turned off ...i haven't done any serious testing though because usually I just give in and turn the data on __________________ __________________ band on fb

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03-22-2011, 06:53 PM	#123
Justin24 Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Mateo Posts: 6,716 Local Time: 05:38 PM	Anyone check out the new Sprint phone announcement? The EVO 3D. Shoots 3D 720p video and you can watch 1080p video on it. Has a 1.2ghz Dual Core Processor. So tempted.

03-27-2011, 08:39 PM	#124
Headache in a Suitcase Forum Moderator Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: With the other morally corrupt bootlicking rubes. Posts: 73,371 Local Time: 08:38 PM	I got tired of waiting for gingerbread so I went ahead and rooted my Droid x and flashed liberty 1.5... so much goodness Sent from my DROIDX using U2 Fan

03-27-2011, 09:05 PM	#125
Spun2U Acrobat Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Atlanta Posts: 418 Local Time: 07:38 PM	I already have my eyes on my next phone, the thunderbolt on verizon. Its never ending.....

03-27-2011, 11:34 PM	#127
Justin24 Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Mateo Posts: 6,716 Local Time: 05:38 PM	I'm using the VirusRom Airborne for the Evo 4G. Love it. █ VirusROM AirBouRne Series █ ◄●\|21 MAR.\|RC6PB1\|●► █ [Froyo]●[2.2]●[3.70.651.1] █ - xda-developers For those that have rooted their phones should go check out Android & Windows Phone: Tablets, Apps, & ROMs @ xda-developers

04-03-2011, 06:35 PM	#130
domo-kun ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 12,581 Local Time: 02:38 AM	I have a HTC Desire, I like it very much, great internet connection, can get a little annoyed with the interface tough. But I guess that is because I preferred Apple before. Battery lasts great so far, doesn't seem to be wearing after using it for 2 months non stop.

04-05-2011, 11:18 AM	#136
Justin24 Rock n' Roll Doggie ALL ACCESS Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: San Mateo Posts: 6,716 Local Time: 05:38 PM	Which phone do you have GVox? If you don't mind me asking? I flashed Gingerbread to my phone

04-05-2011, 05:04 PM	#137
powerhour24 ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Boston Posts: 11,646 Local Time: 08:38 PM	See, I'm being patient, because HTC Sense is so much better than vanilla Android, and also the updating process is so much more annoying than that of iOS.

04-06-2011, 11:17 AM	#139
Headache in a Suitcase Forum Moderator Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: With the other morally corrupt bootlicking rubes. Posts: 73,371 Local Time: 08:38 PM	google maps & navigation downloads most information so that you can access the maps even when you have no service. i regularly check google maps on the subway in airplane mode... google navigation is the only one i use. it's never let me down. i was in a rental car that had onstar navigation and it was taking us in circles... google nav on my droid X got us there in no time.

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