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I haven't been able to find a thread comparing the H and G builds, so I figured I'd start one. I'm well aware that both are discussed in depth in the enormous Magic thread, but I felt that a comparison of the two builds deserves its own discussion.
Basically, the questions are, which build do you like better? Have you tried both? If so, what features does Build X have that Build Y lacks? Etc, etc. Including the build number (i.e., 5.0.1H) would also be helpful.
Personally, I've just switched from JF1.42 to 5.0.1H, and I think it's a great change. I'll be giving the Google build a test soon, and I'll report back with my relative impressions.
Just to be clear: I am not asking what the difference is between H and G. Instead, I'm asking what features one has over the other.
im wondering about this also, screenshot comparisons would be great! im runing 5.0G, and its flawless! I am considering the HTC build tho, i just would liek to see what it looks like...
joeydsmith said:
im wondering about this also, screenshot comparisons would be great! im runing 5.0G, and its flawless! I am considering the HTC build tho, i just would liek to see what it looks like...
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Agreed, if people could post screenshots up, all the better.
screenshots for 5.0.1H can be found here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3608764&postcount=3632
another member will be taking shots of 5.0G for comparssion
good job on this thread.
Neither firmware is intended for the G1 (just to clear up that confusion).
Both are meant for Magic/Sapphire.
One is based on Google's build (CRA79), and one is based on HTC's build.
I have the H build on my phone. My girl has the G build on hers. My phone is very stable, battery life is best it has been.
The only major difference I see is the looks obviously. And the camera. The HTC one is better but i dont take many pics so not a dealbreaker. Im gonna flash the G one on my phone and give it a walk through then decide wich one im gonna keep. My girl wants me to put H back on her phone cause she like the keyboad better lol.
i think the biggest difference is just the keyboards
imho i think the htc keyboard is waaay better
it takes some getting used to but it has alot bigger keys and its alot easier to use and the word prediction i believe is better also
Am I correct in assuming that the Google version has no Chinese characters scattered throughout the system (widgets, dialer, etc.)? I haven't heard anyone complain about G build language issues.
the HTC build has a nice media player widget, thats about all i like on it.... Wish there was an english weather widget.
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Am I correct in assuming that the Google version has no Chinese characters scattered throughout the system (widgets, dialer, etc.)? I haven't heard anyone complain about G build language issues.
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there is no chinese anywhere scattered throughout the g build.
One thing I notice is that the 5.0.1h has activesync/exchange but the 5.0G does not have activesync/exchange, however, I was never even able to get the activesync/exchange working in the 5.0.1H version.
Yeah, I will just wait for the official Dream update. I guess I can appreciate that someone is doing all the work for porting it over, but why? To get it a couple weeks earlier and less stable?
Not worth it IMHO
For me, the 5.0.1H build is going to be out of the door as it has a weird conflict with my UK phone. The browser is throwing weird crash errors on the VK. Haykuro has already looked into this and can't find anything wrong (the error is not even being logged down). Any other UK users having the same problem with the VK crashing in the browser?
Really, the exchange support is handy for me; but not crucial. I'd rather have a rock stable build and 5.0G will provide this. As much as I love the VK on the HTC build, the Google one is fine enough and having the physical keyboard doesnt make this a killer decision for me.
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Yeah, I will just wait for the official Dream update. I guess I can appreciate that someone is doing all the work for porting it over, but why? To get it a couple weeks earlier and less stable?
Not worth it IMHO
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oh man, so I guess you missed out all the fun of hacking the system.
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oh man, so I guess you missed out all the fun of hacking the system.
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But just think, his phone is stable, he doesn't sit up all hours waiting for a new release, and he wife/girlfriend probably doesn't think he is obsessed.
I really dont notice the difference in the VK's much either since I am so used to opening up the g1 to use the hardware keyboard. The dialer app in 5.0.1H is really annoying too. I don't like the asian characters and I hate how you have to press the menu button instead of being able to use tabs like in 5.0G
I'm using the 5.0g version, and its very stable so far. Camera and video work great. I'm very tempted by the h version because it is far more pretty then the G build and has so nice features, but from what I understand it is missing some key apps like GMail and Maps that I use daily.
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I'm using the 5.0g version, and its very stable so far. Camera and video work great. I'm very tempted by the h version because it is far more pretty then the G build and has so nice features, but from what I understand it is missing some key apps like GMail and Maps that I use daily.
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gmail and maps are both in 5.0h now.
thugplayer said:
I really dont notice the difference in the VK's much either since I am so used to opening up the g1 to use the hardware keyboard. The dialer app in 5.0.1H is really annoying too. I don't like the asian characters and I hate how you have to press the menu button instead of being able to use tabs like in 5.0G
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Personally, I love the dialer. It opens with the SEND key (instead of that useless call log), which is a really nice feature, and negates the need for a Dialer tab. Just hit the green key from any screen on the phone, and the dialer pops up. I feel that it is way more intuitive (it auto-completes like most standard phones); the only drawback is the Chinese characters.
I do agree that, personally, I'm indifferent to the VKs. While I definitely appreciate the feature, I don't use it enough to care which one I stick with.
Overall, having just tried out the G build, I find the H build to be a nicer change. The G build is simply to similar to the previous Android builds to keep me interested; the H build really changes it up a bit. One thing I don't like about the H build, however, is the ugly white call screen; though I didn't like the dark one RC33 had, this white one is equally as unattractive, in my opinion.
I posted this in the Uber-thread earlier, but here it is again...
I put together a spreadsheet to help me figure out this very question today and posted it on Android Community in case some other folks might find it useful. JohnnyLicious has already contributed his screenshots of 5.0.1H, but if someone wants to throw up some 5.0G screenshots I'll add those as well.
http://androidcommunity.com/forums/showthread.php?p=169100#post169100
I have a stock N1 and my app seems to work fine on there..
But when the first person downloaded the app he said it failed on the EVO which is most likely running sense UI.
So it is a matter of trying to find someone with a sense ui phone and asking them to test?
or
Is there a way i can have a sense ui emulator run through eclipse?
I don't think there is a sense ui emulator for eclipse sorry Maybe root and try a sence rom
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I don't think there is a sense ui emulator for eclipse sorry Maybe root and try a sence rom
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How can i give up stock for a sense rom!!
Maybe some of you who are kind and willing to help can test the app for me. Without leaving comments or ratings unless it works
It's available via the market, just search SMS Safe
It's basically an app that hides your SMS messages behind a password.
Ill try it for you but I searched the market n couldn't find it so can you juss post it r sumtin
POSTED FROM MY BOMB A$$ HTC ARIA!!!!!!!!
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Ill try it for you but I searched the market n couldn't find it so can you juss post it r sumtin
POSTED FROM MY BOMB A$$ HTC ARIA!!!!!!!!
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It should be there.
SMS Safe
It says no matches
POSTED FROM MY BOMB A$$ HTC ARIA!!!!!!!!
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It says no matches
POSTED FROM MY BOMB A$$ HTC ARIA!!!!!!!!
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thats strange.. not sure why sorry.
Maybe someone else can shed some light.. i did specify english and a whole bunch of other locales.
Maybe its my phone I read some stuff about how the market is filtered for different phones not sure if its true but if it is that could b it
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I just tested it on a Desire running Froyo and Sense and it works fine.
It's true that the market filters apps, mainly based on the capabilities your app requests. For example, if your app requests access to GPS services, it will not appear in the market for anyone using a phone without GPS.
Check your app manifest.
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I just tested it on a Desire running Froyo and Sense and it works fine.
It's true that the market filters apps, mainly based on the capabilities your app requests. For example, if your app requests access to GPS services, it will not appear in the market for anyone using a phone without GPS.
Check your app manifest.
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Thank you very much, maybe i should limit it to medium sized screens only for now.
Tested on EVO running a 2.2 sense rom. I didn't really mess around with it too thoroughly as I have no need for such an app, but figured I'd give it a quick try out to give you some feedback as far as sense goes and it seems to be working fine
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Tested on EVO running a 2.2 sense rom. I didn't really mess around with it too thoroughly as I have no need for such an app, but figured I'd give it a quick try out to give you some feedback as far as sense goes and it seems to be working fine
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Thanks mate, sounds good. Will prob just need to add small screen support then.
T-Mobile myTouch 4G aka HTC Glacier Shipped ROM Leaked
http://pocketnow.com/android/t-mobile-mytouch-4g-aka-htc-glacier-shipped-rom-leaked
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qRRDwj14S8&feature=player_embedded
My question is can we get a build for the hd2? Or are there still more things needed?
Could someone please explain to me why every time any phone with Android is released, that there are drones of people demanding developers who've put hours and hours on end of their own personal time into programming fixing and tweaking the current HD2 Android builds for no personal gain whatsoever, to devote more time and energy porting over a build that has almost no change in OS whatsoever?
I'd understand if a new phone came out with Android 2.3 or something, but all the phones being released lately aren't that much different from each other....
In the OP's defense he didn't demand anything he simply asked if it was possible and what it would take.. but your right about all the new phones OS being pretty similar.. that being said there is almost always something new in the OS when tmo drops a new android phone.. new mytouch is supposed to have a uma similar feature.. I guess we will see.
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could someone please explain to me why every time any phone with android is released, that there are drones of people demanding developers who've put hours and hours on end of their own personal time into programming fixing and tweaking the current hd2 android builds for no personal gain whatsoever, to devote more time and energy porting over a build that has almost no change in os whatsoever?
I'd understand if a new phone came out with android 2.3 or something, but all the phones being released lately aren't that much different from each other....
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first tmobile 2.2 sense rom, or should i say espresso. There is definitely not espresso rom on hd2(loaded with tmobile stuff)...so please dismiss your self.
dapoharoun said:
first tmobile 2.2 sense rom, or should i say espresso. There is definitely not espresso rom on hd2(loaded with tmobile stuff)...so please dismiss your self.
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This I did not know.. huh, learned something new today!!
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first tmobile 2.2 sense rom, or should i say espresso. There is definitely not espresso rom on hd2(loaded with tmobile stuff)...so please dismiss your self.
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Okay then, in that case, I'd be interested in a port.
A large majority of people both in Europe and United States use T-Mobile.
What are the benefits?
TMOBILE DID A GREAT JOB WITH THE MYTOUCH SLIDE UI "ESPRESSO" BUT ITS RUNNING ANDROID 2.1. AND THE FUNNY THING IS THAT, THE UI ON THE MYTOUCH SLIDE HAD SKINS, LANDSCAPE SENSE, AND MULTITASKING IN THE NOTIFICATIONS WAY BEFORE THE "DESIRE HD" AND "DESIRE Z".
ALOT OF GOODIES IN THE PREVIOUS MYTOUCH (CAN APPLY LOCK WALLPAPER DIFFERENT FROM HOME WALLPAPER, THEMES, LANDSCAPE SENSE, MY FAVES GALLERY, MODE SWITCH BASE ON TIME OR LOCATION, GENIUS APP, APP PACK AND MORE). SO I AM VERY INTERESTED TO SEE WHAT THIS 2.2 VERSION OF THE MYTOUCH ROM PACKS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RmjJnsoCpM
Thank you for the editing
I sat thru first 3 of 13 mins, that's so boring, just flipped back and forth desktop for 3 freaking mins.
justwonder said:
thank you for the editing
i sat thru first 3 of 13 mins, that's so boring, just flipped back and forth desktop for 3 freaking mins.
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lol i had to watch the whole thing for u guys
myTouch include: Android 2.2 3.8″ WVGA display 1GHz Qualcomm MSM8255 processor 5-megapixel camera autofocus LED flash 720p HD recording front-facing camera 3.5 mm audiojack Wifi 802.11 b/g/n.
Here are the specs. Look pretty familiar =)
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myTouch include: Android 2.2 3.8″ WVGA display 1GHz Qualcomm MSM8255 processor 5-megapixel camera autofocus LED flash 720p HD recording front-facing camera 3.5 mm audiojack Wifi 802.11 b/g/n.
Here are the specs. Look pretty familiar =)
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"similar" but not identical. For example, the processor (QSD8250 vs MSM8255) is different... Chipset might be different. radio manufacturer might be different, camera drivers mightbe different, etc etc etc.
But hey, they managed to plug in Desire Z and HD ROMs... Who knows!
If you can really use it
as UMA - that would be lovely.. the signal at my house sux and i need uma for android. That is the main reason that i want this..if possible ofcourse
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Anyone got a mirror?
I'm actually extremely interested to see this get ported to the HD2. As a T-Mobile USA customer, I think that this ROM would more than likely get me exactly where I wanna be with this phone...
Hope someone decides to pick up on this... If not, oh well...
whosdaman said:
anyone got a mirror?
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where u able to download it?
dapoharoun said:
where u able to download it?
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Its in the development section under htc glacier system dump, pack21 has just posted a mega upload link
Clom801 said:
Its in the development section under htc glacier system dump, pack21 has just posted a mega upload link
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nice! good to see the topic in that section.
FriedSushi87 said:
Could someone please explain to me why every time any phone with Android is released, that there are drones of people demanding developers who've put hours and hours on end of their own personal time into programming fixing and tweaking the current HD2 Android builds for no personal gain whatsoever, to devote more time and energy porting over a build that has almost no change in OS whatsoever?
I'd understand if a new phone came out with Android 2.3 or something, but all the phones being released lately aren't that much different from each other....
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Completely agree... Whoever initiates this type of request should actually donate some money first, recommend others to do the same and then get someone interested to make a build if they want it... that way, build maker makes some $$$ and everyone is happy... even grannies don't give it for free...
hi Guys,
I've been using Desire HD or Desire Z series NAND roms just to get the internet pass through working on the phone. this works wonder with the HTC sync.. However recently I've been bravely step into Gingerbread 2.3 NAND by MDJ and would like to ask if there's a way to have internet pass through going for CYANOGEN 7, gingerbread, non-HTC DEsireHD or DezireZ series..
bump! i need respond for this as well
Are you referring to tethering? Using your 3g on your computer? Yes it is possible. Check the description of each rom. It will give specifics on if a rom has the ability to tether and how to use it.
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Are you referring to tethering? Using your 3g on your computer? Yes it is possible. Check the description of each rom. It will give specifics on if a rom has the ability to tether and how to use it.
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No, it's the reverse of tethering.
I don't think it's possible in non-Z or HD roms.
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bump! i need respond for this as well
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i need respond for this as well
no, its not posible. internet pass trough is a htc sync feature and since gingerbread is a non sense rom htc sync doesn't detect the phone
So is there a third party app that can do this. I really feel this is missing in Gingerbread, I often use this on Andoid 2.2 builds
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So is there a third party app that can do this. I really feel this is missing in Gingerbread, I often use this on Andoid 2.2 builds
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Good question, that's the main reason I don't use Gingerbread.
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So is there a third party app that can do this. I really feel this is missing in Gingerbread, I often use this on Andoid 2.2 builds
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dude how do u get reverse tethering done on android 2.2 . . . ?????????as u mentioned
cz m really keen fr this feature. . . m new to android. . had been a WM user fr over 3 yrs. . . never realized d value of this feature until i realized dat my galaxy tab lacks it
jilt said:
dude how do u get reverse tethering done on android 2.2 . . . ?????????as u mentioned
cz m really keen fr this feature. . . m new to android. . had been a WM user fr over 3 yrs. . . never realized d value of this feature until i realized dat my galaxy tab lacks it
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Sorry my friend...
It is a feature that is only available (ATM, at least) in Desire Z (maybe DHD too?).
This feature is very useful when you want to download big file to your device (such as download a game). This is useful if you dont have a wifi network.
My Xperia Arc (gingerbread) also lacks this feature
Cheers
I switched from Xperia M2 to Motorola moto g 2
I found that Motorola has poor ui and camera
I searched for ports but non worked - except album, Walkman & movies
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I found a kitkat based Rom for moto g 1st called "Xperia ZG3" it had almost every thing Xperia phone had even the camera.....
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Is it possible that any developer make us lollipop based Rom just like that or even a camera port?
I'm sure it's gonna be awesome Rom...
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I hope any developer gets interested & sorry for speaking English badly like this
I'll give it a shot.
The first Moto g might of used a sony sensor,, but anyway I'll have a go.
QuillzToxic said:
I'll give it a shot.
The first Moto g might of used a sony sensor,, but anyway I'll have a go.
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Any luck on that?
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Motorola has poor UI? You mean AOSP has poor UI?
I think Xperias UI is such a piece of ****. But hey you can always install custom launchers and use their theme.
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Any luck on that?
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I'm starting work tommorow night, perfectly do able eta Sunday maybe?
zman01 said:
Motorola has poor UI? You mean AOSP has poor UI?
I think Xperias UI is such a piece of ****. But hey you can always install custom launchers and use their theme.
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I like Sony walkmans design.
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I'm starting work tommorow night, perfectly do able eta Sunday maybe?
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Nice man I love AOSP but I'm a little bit bored with it :/
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Just search for xperia mod here in the Forums. The most are compatible with cm12. Have tried selve
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2978700
Thanks
It's good that I had this attention ..... Hope to see your ROM soon
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I'll try these mods today
But a ROM with these mods built-in in addition to the camera will be awesome
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It's good that I had this attention ..... Hope to see your ROM soon
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I'll try these mods today
But a ROM with these mods built-in in addition to the camera will be awesome
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Good luck, somewhere in forum is a cm12 theme. It is with all the mods near in the original. Btw i use vanilla xD
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Something may help
I found this cyber-shot camera port
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/themes-apps/mod-cyber-shot-t2963997
Someone on the 2nd page of thread said it worked on cm12
I found other ports but all had bugs
Status bar, action bar, ui is different from the one I had on my Xperia device
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On the thread that had Xperia apps for cm12 some comments mentioned the camera the developer replay was that is possible if he had a working framework port
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I hope this helps in making our moto g camera port
it's already there check out this review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p28q6eAo5UM
MateenMirza said:
it's already there check out this review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p28q6eAo5UM
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This is just aosp Rom with the album, movies, Walkman, launcher and wallpaper - all from Xperia cm12 add-ons -
It doesn't even have transparent status and navigation bars on home screen
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What I meant a Rom that have the whole thing from framework, system UI and sound enhancements To the apps