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Froyo for streak

Is froyo better functioning and looking than the official o2 2.1 rom? Because right now I'm on the 2.1 and it feels super fast I just don't think I can live without flash
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Well its a beta so it has a few minor bugs - just a question if you can live with them.
Personally the pro's far outweigh the cons, but you may have different requirements so...
Speed - Much much faster, Flash - Awesome and you get access to lots of froyo apps.
So far the bugs I'm aware of that have been reported by multiple users (I 've ignored single person reports as they are often because people forget to reboot/haven't read the instructions/already had the fault - I've also ignored a few that have been reported which are based on people not understanding what they are seeing or have ignored the solution when its been put to them or are based on 'it seems slower doing xyz or the battery discharges faster' - I've flashed back and forward and tested 2.1 v's 2.2 and the gps is not slower to first lock and the battery drain is pretty much identical. Sorry it wasn't meant to be an essay but reading the modaco forum you would think it doesn't work at all!
So this is the list of bugs that I have been able to replicate -
1. the sensor sometimes gets stuck to it doesn't switch landscape/portrait 100% of the time - probably the most irritating bug but no biggy
2. Some apps don't appear in the market - but it only seems to be 1 or 2 and if you ask in the forums, someone will send you a direct link to the apk file
3. Froyos inbuilt tethering only works on USB but there are a couple of free ones which work fine.
4. Pausing a track in the music player brings up a 'cannot play this file message' so you either have to go back or forward a track to resume.
5.radio channels 12 and 13 aren't accessible on wifi
6. camcorder wont run at 720p
err that's it - unless you run at one of the non standard screen densities which introduces a few minor problems.
Personally I'd say if you are happy doing the flashing then go for it.

Point 2. Some apps?
Under communications I only see 10 apps listed

market fixed in todays build apparently

navrac said:
market fixed in todays build apparently
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Where is the update? Cant find it anywhere

Just updated to release 1, not beta, market still not working.

ipguy said:
Just updated to release 1, not beta, market still not working.
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Read to the end of the modaco thread - you have to clear the market data - he's also just removed the build so he can tweak a problem that's been introduced with the camera.
We shouldn't really be discussing this here otherwise we will get the mods wrath, better keep to the builds thread.

Does froyo fix the wireless issues on 1.6? Meaning the not connecting to wireless networks and having to manually turn on wireless on and off to get it to connect.
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navrac said:
Read to the end of the modaco thread - you have to clear the market data - he's also just removed the build so he can tweak a problem that's been introduced with the camera.
We shouldn't really be discussing this here otherwise we will get the mods wrath, better keep to the builds thread.
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I have eyes every where lol
borijess said:
Does froyo fix the wireless issues on 1.6? Meaning the not connecting to wireless networks and having to manually turn on wireless on and off to get it to connect.
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Mate do you just want to keep wifi on all the time if so go to settings-wireless-wifi settings click on advanced and set wifi to stay on

I do have settings on all the time. Even use wifi lock and still does not work.
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Nexus S SMS bug still present with 2.3.3

The sms bug i'm talking about was supposed to have been fixed in 2.3.2 for the Nexus S, but, i have just experienced this supposedly fixed bug with 2.3.3, the bug is the one that sends a reply to a totaly different contact to the one that the reply was intened for, for instance, today i replied to an sms from a contact from within a messange thread but the reply was sent to a totaly different contact.
Anyone else experienced this "supposedly" fixed bug with 2.3.3.

I've never experienced it on 2.3.3. But, I never had it on 2.3.2 either.
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get GO SMS.. it fixed it within the app for users who dont have 2.3.2
and 2.3.2 is the version that fixed the SMS bug.. thats why you didnt experience it Zardos66

I used to get this a lot on 2.3.2. But since 2.3.3 I've yet to have this problem again. Although I do still get the random reboots...

d.chatten said:
The sms bug i'm talking about was supposed to have been fixed in 2.3.2 for the Nexus S, but, i have just experienced this supposedly fixed bug with 2.3.3, the bug is the one that sends a reply to a totaly different contact to the one that the reply was intened for, for instance, today i replied to an sms from a contact from within a messange thread but the reply was sent to a totaly different contact.
Anyone else experienced this "supposedly" fixed bug with 2.3.3.
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Never heard of this issue
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ya I guess I've never had this issue either

i've definitely heard this issue, its a serious one and been in android for over 1 year now. google just fixed it recently, so i'd go post in their bug tracker that you still see this issue. its a real bad one.
i use handcent anyway which is immune to this bug, but still. i'd stop using the stock messaging app.

RogerPodacter said:
i've definitely heard this issue, its a serious one and been in android for over 1 year now. google just fixed it recently, so i'd go post in their bug tracker that you still see this issue. its a real bad one.
i use handcent anyway which is immune to this bug, but still. i'd stop using the stock messaging app.
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GO SMS has the fix as well. Highly recommend GO SMS, I used to use Handcent but made the switch to GO SMS.
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.jb.mms&feature=search_result

I Have been using Android since the day the G1 launched, as has my girlfriend and neither one of us has ever experienced this bug period on any of our phones. We've had several hand set exchanges, and multiple hand set models. We are also very heavy texters.
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Zardos66 said:
I've never experienced it on 2.3.3. But, I never had it on 2.3.2 either.
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Same Here...

Well i've just experienced this text bug again, in fact, i have experienced it a few more times since i created this thread, there are reports on the net that this bug is still present in Android 2.3.3, has anyone experienced this bug since their last post, or has anyone else experienced this bug, feedback would be greatly appreciated.

I'm still new to the nexus s, about a week on CM7 and no encounter with the bug, hopefully it will stay that way.

2.3.4 random google server disconnects

All -
Just wanted to see if anyone else was having an issue where after a manual 2.3.4 update the Nexus S will regularly "go white" (lose google server connection) and then reconnect throughout the day more than normal?
It's getting annoying not having my emails pushed on time and don't know if I need to reflash the 2.3.3 radio then let the OTA do its thing.
THanks!

I have the same symptom.
However, mine started since 2.3.3
For some reason, I used to think was related to me logging in Google Chrome
web browser with the same account as my phone uses, but I don't think that
was really the cause. ( I'm not talking about just gmail website log in, I'm talking
about literally the sync of Google Chrome web browser with my gmail account that
I use on my phone.)
Even after the update to 2.3.4, its stilll the same.
Random loss of google server connection and remaining in white for brief time.
I did factory reset few times just to see if it'd fix, but no luck, yet.

I've been having this issue too ever since I got on 2.3.4. It doesn't seem to happen when I'm on wifi though. I got my update over the air too, if that matters.
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It's been happening to me for a while as well. Even back in 2.3.3 when I was on CM7 and OEM. I seriously think it's a problem on Google's side and they really need to address it because it keeps logging me off of Gtalk which is annoying.

I'm having the same problem since April 14, I've tried everything flashing stock 2.3.1-2-3-4, CM7, changing Apn setting, changing my sim card, factory resets and nothing works.
This is definitely coming from Google's side, please post in the google help forums to get the word out to google, this is a serious problem.
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myself have noticed this since 2.3.4 although I think it's google end not the rom itself.
don't like it because the more often it happens... the more your battery is used...
hope it's not our carriers...

All -
There's a thread on this in the help forums but since I'm a n00b i can't post the link here. Search for the help thread titled "Nexus S Google connection on & off "
Thanks! Let's get this fixed.

Four months ago this thread was created. Still not a word from Google.
If you go to Google's help forum here: http://www.google.vu/support/forum/p/Google+Mobile/thread?tid=7c7a962fd3ae87e2&hl=en
You can see that the last response from anyone at Google was from 2 months back. This issue need to be fixed, but it looks like Google could care less. Maybe if we get the word out to Android Central and other Android blogs, or even Gizmodo or Engadget Google will actually take notice and try to fix this.

mine was related to my carrier... fixed it though
might be the same for you?

I had that problem, but was fixed when google released a server update months ago, never had a disconnect since.
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I still have this problem.
Google issue is here http://goo.gl/0NXZi and is still unresolved.
My question about this is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16611955#post16611955

A have the problem on 2.3.5
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Same on 2.3.5
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I'd like to know how you got this issue resolved ...I've been having this problem on an EVO that was replaced for my original EVO that drowned... constantly disconnects talk, gives me issues when downloading from market, gmail out of sync, even maps has issues...wtf...my OG EVO never had this problem...maybe you can shed some light...
sinatosk said:
mine was related to my carrier... fixed it though
might be the same for you?
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It happens on both wifi and 3g
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This just started happening to me yesterday and it's awful
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anything you did specifically yesterday? install an app. do an update?
also has anyone tried factory resetting their phone?

I got my Airave a few days ago and I am constantly disconnected from Google's servers unless I am on wifi. The stupid thing about that is my Airave connects directly to my modem before the router. This is telling me it must be a carrier thing.

I'm seeing something similar but it has to do with switching between 3g and wifi. The green doesn't come in for like 3 to 4 minutes. If I launch gtalk it sits there at logging in and nothing happens.
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I'm willing to conclude based on the widespread nature of this issue that it's an issue on Google's end that has recently been affecting a larger number of people.
I've never had this issue before.. and recently it's started. In fact, I even have seen a few FC's (force closes) of the Google Apps process which I had never seen before. I'm on stock 2.3.4 BTW.

Any stock users avoiding 2.3 update because of bugs?

Just wondering, I love the reports of a better battery life but all the other bugs would just get the best of me.

i am running beta 2.3.3 roms and they have no issues for me.

I wish I had waited and just rooted beforehand... now I can't root and it's a buggy phone

twistax said:
but all the other bugs would just get the best of me.
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Which bugs? I'm liking it so far, haven't personally seen any fail.

kcrudup said:
Which bugs? I'm liking it so far, haven't personally seen any fail.
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Well after reading the community forums at sprint.com and android forums, Ive seen people getting different results/bugs such as:
-Netflix stopped working(posted on this forum)
-Other Misc applications not functioning
-Shortcut icons appearing default with no detail
-Voicemail notification continuously appearing with no voicemails
-GPS Icon appearing even when the GPS is turned off
-Text messages taking longer to send
-Calls not connecting
Im sure there is more but these are the ones that caught my eye.
So thats why I was waiting to make sure there isnt another update to fix some of these issues.

Not having Netflix after getting a taste sucks the most

I can say that my gps icon is on and it shows off on the top. Text messages show a number when there are none. Great I updated and now I cant root.

I waiting until the bugs are fixed,
Not updating till then.
Waiting on root also
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Scuba1984 said:
I wish I had waited and just rooted beforehand... now I can't root and it's a buggy phone
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Have u tried the downgrade to 2.2 and go from there? From what I here, for some it works.
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My phone still hasn't told me that I need to update

twistax said:
-Netflix stopped working(posted on this forum)
-Other Misc applications not functioning
-Shortcut icons appearing default with no detail
-Voicemail notification continuously appearing with no voicemails
-GPS Icon appearing even when the GPS is turned off
-Text messages taking longer to send
-Calls not connecting
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Interesting. I guess I should count myself as one of the lucky ones- all I've lost is NF.

[email protected] said:
I waiting until the bugs are fixed,
Not updating till then.
Waiting on root also
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+1 (Except that part about root, since there are already rooted OTA's)
Or until Synergy is finally released.

O wow, actually just replaced my evo through sprint. they sent me a brand new one, in an envelope(no accesories) thank god I have been living with a buggy refurb for almost a year.
Only problem is it is preloaded with 2.3!?!?!? the sprint rep said it was funny also 2 other customers received brand new ones, thats unheard of from sprint IMO
maybe they want to make everyone on 2.3 because so many using the wifi hotspots...idk
so I would have redone the universal root method like I did before hand, but read here first ......so no go on universal root?

I don't understand being a "stock user" and being on xda...seems kinda like an oxy-moron.

mattykinsx said:
I don't understand being a "stock user" and being on xda...seems kinda like an oxy-moron.
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This. How did they even find about xda & why are they still here lol
It seems like Android Central would be a better fit...

The icons in folders not appearing is fixed by a fast boot.
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Runs smooth no problem. I wish they upgraded sense it would make the phone more Customizable. But, I'm running on mik 2.1 3.0 sense it's a great rom try it out your self.

mattykinsx said:
I don't understand being a "stock user" and being on xda...seems kinda like an oxy-moron.
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It's called "gaining knowledge, keeping informed, and keeping the options open". Some people, do not necessarily wish to modify every device they use, at every single opportunity. Since discovering XDA, I have had 6 or 7 different devices, and though I have not flashed a custom ROM to each one of them, I've done a couple. Flashing or not, this entire forum has helped me in some form with each device.
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This. How did they even find about xda & why are they still here lol
It seems like Android Central would be a better fit...
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Me? I just guessed the correct secret handshake and I was in!
Seriously, I guess you'd have to ask yourself, "how did I find out about XDA?", in order to answer that. At one time, everyone on these forums was a stock user. The second part of your question is answered above.

twistax said:
Well after reading the community forums at sprint.com and android forums, Ive seen people getting different results/bugs such as:
-Netflix stopped working(posted on this forum)
-Other Misc applications not functioning
-Shortcut icons appearing default with no detail
-Voicemail notification continuously appearing with no voicemails
-GPS Icon appearing even when the GPS is turned off
-Text messages taking longer to send
-Calls not connecting
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I was running Mik 1.3 for a few days and upgraded to 1.4 yesterday. From the above, only two apply on this rom: The Netflix & the GPS icon. The GPS works, but in my case, it appears as off whether I have it on or off. The NetFlix problem is an issue that NetFlix is working on and not a "bug" of GB. Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I read that somewhere on here when the problem first came up.
Having 2.3.3 and Sense 2.1 grealy outweight those two bugs for me. Out of all the 2.3.3 roms I've tried, this one has been my favorite by a long shot. You just have to set up the phone properly. It took me a good couple of hours to format the SD card and upgrade the ext3, transfer all the files back and forth from the SD card, restoring all my apps and reorganizing my phone, etc.
Well worth it, IMO.

The only issue I have noticed is my Exchange inbox icon sometimes shows that I have a new/unread email when I don't. Besides that, everything is working faster and smoother. The battery life improvement is by far the most dramatic change, imo. One more thing that I personally like is the message received notification toggle is now the first option under message settings...def makes shutting off the notifications faster, which is good when you need to hide new texts from the gf

Infuriating SwiftKey bug in Chrome with Google Instant + eBay etc

Hey guys,
I don't know how many of you are running the SwiftKey app for tablets but whenever I use it to search or type anything in a bar where the website provides instant search results like Google or eBay, a bunch of extra characters are always inserted and it's absolutely maddening.
I've included a link to demonstate:
http://youtu.be/I4Nn3qyVEEc
I'm trying to search "Verizon Galaxy Nexus Extended Battery" and what I end up with is nothing close to it.
I know my accuracy isn't amazing because I was holding my Nexus between my knees in order to record the video but it's clear that I didn't actually type that many characters...
I'm at my wit's end here. The only way to prevent this is to type incredibly slowly =\

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Hey guys,
I don't know how many of you are running the SwiftKey app for tablets but whenever I use it to search or type anything in a bar where the website provides instant search results like Google or eBay, a bunch of extra characters are always inserted and it's absolutely maddening.
I've included a link to demonstate:
http://youtu.be/I4Nn3qyVEEc
I'm at my wit's end here. The only way to prevent this is to type incredibly slowly =\
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it's the top item on their bugreport list, and yes, absolutely infuriating and i can't believe they haven't fixed it yet
http://support.swiftkey.net/forums/116693-2-swiftkey-bugs-

barrmulio said:
it's the top item on their bugreport list, and yes, absolutely infuriating and i can't believe they haven't fixed it yet
http://support.swiftkey.net/forums/116693-2-swiftkey-bugs-
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Thanks for the link, good to know it's on their radar. This has been bugging me ever since I bought my N7 though which sucks!

I believe the bug was squashed in the latest release!
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That happened to me too.. Super annoying. But the latest update to SwiftKey has fixed that issue
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Yes this bug has been successfully squashed. Not as quickly as I'd hoped but it's all good now.