Uh Oh... - EVO 4G General

http://www.androidcentral.com/google-tightening-reins-android

I see this as a good thing..
No more BS.
Regular updates.
Come on, Verizon was trying to put Bing app's on the HTC Merge..really?

starplaya93 said:
http://www.androidcentral.com/google-tightening-reins-android
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Whole big(ger) thread about this here...

r916 said:
I see this as a good thing..
No more BS.
Regular updates.
Come on, Verizon was trying to put Bing app's on the HTC Merge..really?
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I completely agree. Carriers destroying a beautiful thing. HTC is the only UI worthy of android in that aspect.
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DirtyShroomz said:
I completely agree. Carriers destroying a beautiful thing. HTC is the only UI worthy of android in that aspect.
Sent from my spaceship!
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MEGA DOT.
Sense 2.0+ though, I hated stock sense on my evo, at least on the new sense you can skin it and make it look nice without rooting.

Related

List of Phones slated to get Froyo

http://www.androidcentral.com/officially-unofficial-android-22-upgrade-list
Our beloved Hero isn't on the list, but the MyTouch3G Slide is, perhaps that will mean an easy port eh?
Hmm. The Hero isn't in any of the categories... I guess the Evo buried the other Sprint Androids.
HeroMeng said:
Hmm. The Hero isn't in any of the categories... I guess the Evo buried the other Sprint Androids.
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Yeah the Hero is more than capable to run it. Kind of disappointing but not suprising, Want Froyo, buy a new phone. I wish Google had the power to say, want to sell an Android phone? Then push our updates to all android based phones you sell.
gunnyman said:
http://www.androidcentral.com/officially-unofficial-android-22-upgrade-list
Our beloved Hero isn't on the list, but the MyTouch3G Slide is, perhaps that will mean an easy port eh?
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It'll be a very simple port.
Yay MSM7K devices.
Decad3nce said:
It'll be a very simple port.
Yay MSM7K devices.
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So essentially the kernels are pretty much the same on MSM7K devices?
gunnyman said:
So essentially the kernels are pretty much the same on MSM7K devices?
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Not the kernels, but the drivers inside of them are very similar if not the same.
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Not the kernels, but the drivers inside of them are very similar if not the same.
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gotcha. I do know that the the port of the Mytouch 3G Slide 2.1 is super smoove. So hopefully so will Froyo
Decad3nce said:
Not the kernels, but the drivers inside of them are very similar if not the same.
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Decad3nce - Will you move to Tennessee and be my best friend? We can go cow tipping and hunting and hacking together!
maybe we could hold the head guy of sprint hostage till he ports froyo to the hero???
cp0020 said:
maybe we could hold the head guy of sprint hostage till he ports froyo to the hero???
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Hmm that would go over real well with the public and government haha.
mrinehart93 said:
Hmm that would go over real well with the public and government haha.
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Maybe not but it would be funny.
HeroMeng said:
Hmm. The Hero isn't in any of the categories... I guess the Evo buried the other Sprint Androids.
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Yeah it's bull**** IMO. Im sick of the hero being treated like an ugly step child because of the almighty evo. It's bull**** we won't get a froyo update either.
markus_del_marko said:
Yeah it's bull**** IMO. Im sick of the hero being treated like an ugly step child because of the almighty evo. It's bull**** we won't get a froyo update either.
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Welcome to the cycle - we have meetings every third Thursday of the month to beat our selves up for not having the most cutting edge hardware.
Yeah it's bull**** IMO. Im sick of the hero being treated like an ugly step child because of the almighty evo. It's bull**** we won't get a froyo update either.
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Welcome to the cycle - we have meetings every third Thursday of the month to beat our selves up for not having the most cutting edge hardware.
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Yeah and u missed the meeting last night...how dare u....hopefully u don't get kick out of the club. I'd hate to see u having to use a samsung moment
Papa Smurf151 said:
Yeah and u missed the meeting last night...how dare u....hopefully u don't get kick out of the club. I'd hate to see u having to use a samsung moment
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Yeah I wouldn't wish that on anybody. *shudder*
hell the mytouch 3g is on the list that has all the same specs as our phone except it's tmobile.
Poor samsung behold 2 users

Froyo's out Gingerbread is in

Well the last craze to get updated to Froyo seems as though it may end up being short lived as I came across this today: http://www.androidcodex.com/gingerb...edium=rss&utm_camp aign=gingerbread-is-coming
2 months for a GB release, then we wait for root (which might be very quick) and/or wait for HTC to Sense-ify GB, then we get it on the Evo. Froyo's got a few months left in it - about as long as Eclair had on the Evo.
Or maybe it will live up to the hype and HTC will leave it alone and just push it without a new UI.
Personally, I can't wait for 3.0. I'm really hoping it comes a lot closer to being as nice looking and easy to use as iOS. I came from an iPhone and loved it, but I love Android a little bit more; I don't know why I like it more, but I do, however, the apps are really ****ty when compared to iOS and the UI is pretty rough in some areas - sense or aosp.
Google really needs to step it up and hire some graphic designers that can't code at all.
Whoot Whoot !!!
bring it on Google
Sent from my HTC Evo
that's pretty cool. I wonder where they got their sources from though? I really would like to see what kind of UI google puts on gingerbread though. And of course, whether or not motorola/HTC/samsung will still blur/sense/touchwiz it...
SilverZero said:
2 months for a GB release, then we wait for root (which might be very quick) and/or wait for HTC to Sense-ify GB, then we get it on the Evo. Froyo's got a few months left in it - about as long as Eclair had on the Evo.
Or maybe it will live up to the hype and HTC will leave it alone and just push it without a new UI.
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I read from a few places that Gingerbread would do away with 3rd party UI's like Sense. It would have to be pretty fricken sweet to get me away from Froyo Sense. I mean, how much faster could it get?
lee.n.doan said:
that's pretty cool. I wonder where they got their sources from though? I really would like to see what kind of UI google puts on gingerbread though. And of course, whether or not motorola/HTC/samsung will still blur/sense/touchwiz it...
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Moto said blur was pretty much dead -as far as new updates goes- on all of their higher end phones, today.
Where is the source on this article?
very cool, maybe ill finally upgrade from the original htc 2.1 rom to GB when it comes out!
Dang it...I saw no mention of "smoother UI experience". The only thing that really bothers me is how choppy the interface is despite a 1Ghz CPU.
h3nG said:
Dang it...I saw no mention of "smoother UI experience". The only thing that really bothers me is how choppy the interface is despite a 1Ghz CPU.
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More than 30fps will never be part of the evo, htc has said many times that its a HARDWARE limitation, they lied for a reason. To cover their ass. I dont see them exposing their own lie, ever.
TheBiles said:
Where is the source on this article?
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This ^
...Next we'll be seeing threads about how Gingerbread will be released on Monday...
Sounds interesting... can't wait.
Sent from my HTC Evo 4G using XDA app.
Who says HTC Evo 4g will even get Gingerbread?
dglowe343 said:
I read from a few places that Gingerbread would do away with 3rd party UI's like Sense. It would have to be pretty fricken sweet to get me away from Froyo Sense. I mean, how much faster could it get?
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I think the statement was that Google was aiming for UI that was nice enough to DISCOURAGE manufacturers from layering their own environment over the top, which would hopefully save resources.
But read this.
Plancy said:
Who says HTC Evo 4g will even get Gingerbread?
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Even if we don't get it from HTC (unlikely) with the dev's we have, I'm sure the evo will run gingerbread one way or another... if the g1 can run froyo... anything can happen
SilverZero said:
I think the statement was that Google was aiming for UI that was nice enough to DISCOURAGE manufacturers from layering their own environment over the top, which would hopefully save resources.
But read this.
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Hope that's true. I'd hate to see it done away with.
Sent from my FROYO'D EVO using xda app
SilverZero said:
I think the statement was that Google was aiming for UI that was nice enough to DISCOURAGE manufacturers from layering their own environment over the top, which would hopefully save resources.
But read this.
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I did read somewhere that sense was getting an "upgrade" sometime next year. Dont remember where i read this but i remember reading it for sure. I assume this will be for GB.
Plancy said:
Who says HTC Evo 4g will even get Gingerbread?
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Some dev with port it if anything... I don't see why we wouldn't get it. The phone meets the specs and I don't see them abandoning the EVO so quickly.
Sent from my HTC Evo 4G using XDA app.
This reminds me of all the sourceless articles about Verizon's iPhone launch this January.

Adios HTC Hero.....

Hey all,
Just thought I would inform you that my Epic 4g is officially ordered, and I will receive it in approximately one week. Not only do I want to thank everyone for their amazing support of me for my time on the hero forum, but I'd like to let you know what I will maintain while I'm gone in the Epic section. I WILL still maintain my Q&A section, and will look for questions in my Themes. I will not be releasing new versions of themes, however. If you all would like the themes ported for the latest versions of CM, feel free to do that I just want to let everyone here know that they've helped me develop as a themer and developer, and I will miss this section. And please, feel free to join me as an Epic user
Thank you all again,
-theimpaler747
Hey impaler I just want to thank you for putting your time into the themes that you did for everyone and the htc ime keywords. Have fun with your samsung epic 4g.
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raymond4 said:
Hey impaler I just want to thank you for putting your time into the themes that you did for everyone and the htc ime keywords. Have fun with your samsung epic 4g.
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Will do man, and I appreciate it I hope to see some of you join me!
im going to miss you around here man!
swing by when you can
thoughtlesskyle said:
im going to miss you around here man!
swing by when you can
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Yeah, will do man, and nice work on the theming by the way
theimpaler747 said:
Yeah, will do man, and nice work on the theming by the way
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i wish i could take more credit, most of the images are from other themes but finding the transparency fix and adjusting alot of the .xml's was me, along with finding the bits and pieces and tweaking them, im glad you and Dean.d were over there with me since i could always ask you guys for help
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i wish i could take more credit, most of the images are from other themes but finding the transparency fix and adjusting alot of the .xml's was me, along with finding the bits and pieces and tweaking them, im glad you and Dean.d were over there with me since i could always ask you guys for help
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Yup, same here..... I'm sad to leave the hero section, but I can't wait to get my Epic.... that phone is amazing! I can't wait to start theming for it
theimpaler747 said:
Yup, same here..... I'm sad to leave the hero section, but I can't wait to get my Epic.... that phone is amazing! I can't wait to start theming for it
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i cant wait till i find somebody selling an evo cheap, since my plan doesnt have upgrade eligibility
thoughtlesskyle said:
i cant wait till i find somebody selling an evo cheap, since my plan doesnt have upgrade eligibility
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That stinks As nice as the hero was to me, when you really sit down with a phone like the Epic, it really becomes apparent how outdates the hero really is
theimpaler747 said:
That stinks As nice as the hero was to me, when you really sit down with a phone like the Epic, it really becomes apparent how outdates the hero really is
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The Hero was outdated when it was released in the US.
stayclean said:
The Hero was outdated when it was released in the US.
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Lol, fair enough
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That stinks As nice as the hero was to me, when you really sit down with a phone like the Epic, it really becomes apparent how outdates the hero really is
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its all building up to getting myn's warm twopointtwo or warm gingerbread
thoughtlesskyle said:
its all building up to getting myn's warm twopointtwo or warm gingerbread
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For a theme? Even when 2.3 is 100% built on the hero, it really won't be any faster than 2.2 IMHO
theimpaler747 said:
For a theme? Even when 2.3 is 100% built on the hero, it really won't be any faster than 2.2 IMHO
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no i am talking about myn's rom, thats why i want an evo.
thoughtlesskyle said:
no i am talking about myn's rom, thats why i want an evo.
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Yeah, I was confused Well cool cool, Epic is better IMO! Get that
theimpaler747 said:
Yeah, I was confused Well cool cool, Epic is better IMO! Get that
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haha its a good phone no doubt about it, but i just like HTC's phones alot like my past 4 phones have been htc's and i have never had an issue
thoughtlesskyle said:
haha its a good phone no doubt about it, but i just like HTC's phones alot like my past 4 phones have been htc's and i have never had an issue
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Very true, ah well then
theimpaler747 said:
Very true, ah well then
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whats funny is even the treo pro which has palm branding htc made for them, its really obvious too
thoughtlesskyle said:
whats funny is even the treo pro which has palm branding htc made for them, its really obvious too
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Lol. HTC is good, but the speed, screen, and really overall hardware of the Epic lured me away
Just dont plan on using the gps to lead you to the forum! I kid, I kid. Impaler, you ve been a great help to everyone; thanks
Scent phrum mie fone!

Is this an android phone?

Link to picture: http://www.cellphonesmarket.com/new...n-Sprint-for-79.99-with-a-2-year-contract.jpg
The Motorola i886. Its a nextel direct connect phone that i saw while looking at sprints phone shop online. However, i noticed it looks exactly like android, and when i looked at the guide, it has a notifications key, 3 homescreens, widgets, etc. Just curious, cause they never mention android when talking about the phone.
Sent from my always stock, EC05 Epic 4G
Yes. It runs android 1.5 but without a touchscreen, it's so heavily modded it's barely recognizable as Android.
063_XOBX said:
Yes. It runs android 1.5 but without a touchscreen, it's so heavily modded it's barely recognizable as Android.
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Yeah, that's why I came here. I thought it was, but then I thought "Well maybe, moto took their experience with android and created a cheap look alike for it", so then I wasn't sure. Lol that's a weird look for android though. I'd rather have the i1 if I was using nextel.
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Wow android 1.5. That sucks. They were probably promised upgrades as well
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musclehead84 said:
Wow android 1.5. That sucks. They were probably promised upgrades as well
Sent From My Evo Killer!
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I wonder if they have to pay the extra $10/month. Now that would be just plain mean.
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Wow android 1.5. That sucks. They were probably promised upgrades as well
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Actually no, there wasn't even an implied update, that was why I had to convince my friend (in construction) to get the hell away from Nextel's awful selection.
063_XOBX said:
Actually no, there wasn't even an implied update, that was why I had to convince my friend (in construction) to get the hell away from Nextel's awful selection.
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Well, by that act, you saved that persons soul. Lol seriously though, thanks for answering the question. I get curious easily.
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063_XOBX said:
Actually no, there wasn't even an implied update, that was why I had to convince my friend (in construction) to get the hell away from Nextel's awful selection.
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tell them to get an epic and get the app called "tikl".. he can use that as walkie talkie LOL
daddymikey1975 said:
tell them to get an epic and get the app called "tikl".. he can use that as walkie talkie LOL
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But only if everyone else on the job site has Android/Apple to run tikl as well.

WWDC Was a Flop, We Can Move On.

no point in talking about the lack of hardware and lame ios5 update.
cloud cloud! everythings in teh cloud!! whatever pfftt.
got to admit, i love the new "notifications" system they got going on.
No point in talking about it???? So why did you create a thread???
kingdazy said:
got to admit, i love the new "notifications" system they got going on.
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I know! It's so sick! True innovation taking place at Apple.
Tapa tapa tapa
jm5503 said:
No point in talking about it???? So why did you create a thread???
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so there wont be a million threads about it.
Iphone 5 on sprint ftw!!!!!!!
dirkyd3rk said:
Iphone 5 on sprint ftw!!!!!!!
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One less reason to stay on Sprint.
liverstealerJobs said:
One less reason to stay on Sprint.
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LMAO. Agreed. Seriously though, yes, they are some great new features. Trouble is Apple is now playing catch up. They present this crap as if it's an industry first. There was literally nothing that I saw that hasn't already been done by Android.
Did I just see people suggest that a carrier carrying a phone, that most the other carriers are going to have, is a reason to leave that carrier?
liverstealerJobs said:
One less reason to stay on Sprint.
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Fail post. All carriers are going to have iPhones lol. What are you going to switch 2, metropcs 0_o
Sent from my PC36100
well for those with ipad 2's that cant jailbreak ios 5 may just be a blessing with some of those features jailbreakers already have
Personally, one less difference between competitors. Now more about the network. Sprint fails in my area. Of course, YMMV in yours.
It is a legit concern how much Apple's influence will hinder a carrier's Android phone development. The Apple hater in me says they will be a black hole that will surpass any nightmare Stephen Hawkins awoke from.
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*Breaking news*
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