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[Port] New SDK? NO PROBLEM

r2doesinc got the new Honeycomb SDK working on the Dinc. Data working, properly scaled and everything.
There still is hope for a viable honeycomb port for our phones.
http://twitpic.com/42q81y
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That's pretty awesome, I'm not gonna lie.

I really just want someone to port the lockscreen... I'd be happy with that.

no rom, no info, wrong forum... 3 strikes, this thread is out...

g00s3y said:
no rom, no info, wrong forum... 3 strikes, this thread is out...
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Yeah, this thread doesn't belong here.

Bummer, would love to see this hit testing stage
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SDK ports are garbage. Anyone who actually wastes time working on them is not all that smart. Nuff said. BTW, when are people gonna stop promoting for r2, getting tired of constantly seeing a new thread about him and his work.

I'm really not seeing the point in this port.

Agreed. Honeycomb is not meant for phones, period.... Will people stop wasting their time on something that is pretty much pointless? This is like shoe horning an elephant into a stroller... Why bother?
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Who cares if its not for phones, any development is cool, if u don't like it buy an iphone
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Well said
C4H1LL said:
Who cares if its not for phones, any development is cool, if u don't like it buy an iphone
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HTC Incredible OMFGB 2.3.2

C4H1LL said:
Who cares if its not for phones, any development is cool, if u don't like it buy an iphone
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I don't see how that's well said. This is is a somewhat pointless port. It would be better for this to be ported to say, a galaxy tab. This android isn't meant for phones so why waste the time?
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Thanks bro, I'm sick of all these righteous people on here, Android is open source for a reason, iOS is not open source for a reason, pick the one you want and promote it because your happy with what you have.
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C4H1LL said:
Who cares if its not for phones, any development is cool, if u don't like it buy an iphone
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Is it cool seeing Honeycomb ported? Yeah to a certain extent. The issue with this thread lies with r2's history on here. This thread is basically "promotional" that explains the negative comments on it...and this thread really doesn't belong in this section anyways.
CM7 nightly

So when honeycomb is running faster and smoother than gingerbread for our phones, are you still gonna say that?
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Who are you guys to say how the devs are spending their time? It has absolutely nothing to do with you. Everyone here besides them just sits back and waits for them to bust their ass and put out. Regardless of if I do flash this or not, I think its rad that they're trying. To each his own.

sometimestephen said:
Who are you guys to say how the devs are spending their time? It has absolutely nothing to do with you. Everyone here besides them just sits back and waits for them to bust their ass and put out. Regardless of if I do flash this or not, I think its rad that they're trying. To each his own.
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It's r2's history, he was banned for putting paid apps in his ROM's im pretty sure.

shoman24v said:
I don't see how that's well said. This is is a somewhat pointless port. It would be better for this to be ported to say, a galaxy tab. This android isn't meant for phones so why waste the time?
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Some people enjoy having an extremely large resolution, like me for instance. I would love to see this fully functional, as I usually change my density to a rather large resolution so as to make things smaller and have more screen space.
I'm a rom-whore, and I'm damn proud of it

If you read my threads and ask the devs, you will find that I set up bounties, and donate unlike most freeloaders on these forums. And I help some devs test their roms/kernels. My opinion is based on a desire to have our phone be a really cool dev platform but not go in directions where devs try their best to please 4 or 5 ill informed people and then give up. That would just lead to disenchanted devs. I don't think most of us want that...
By the way, I have an iphone, and will be getting a webOs tablet too. You know why? Because its pointless to be faithful to one thing when you can learn from many... Monogamy is meant to be practiced with a spouse, not a gadget... I'm not a fan of any. Just a shameless user of all.
Edit: and I have a galaxy tab
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RegnierD said:
Some people enjoy having an extremely large resolution, like me for instance. I would love to see this fully functional, as I usually change my density to a rather large resolution so as to make things smaller and have more screen space.
I'm a rom-whore, and I'm damn proud of it
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Adjusting the DPI is a personal preference and doesn't change the overall resolution. In my opinion our screens don't really benefit it because the overall size and resolution is small.
A device like the Tab which is scaled like a cellphone screen benefits from the DPI adjustment since it has a much greater screen resolution.
Dell Streak is a fine example of why DPI adjustment isn't needed. Things just aren't right because of the 480x800 screen.

windows phone 7 Os on SGS2

Hi
There are rumours floating around that Samsung is in the process of putting wp7 on SGS2 ( maybe a variant of it)
So was wondering if they did bring out one would it be possible to port wp7 onto out SGS2 sinse it would be the same hardware.
I would like to dual boot if possible( like the HTC HD2 ).. what do you guys think ?
cnet link Here

I've tried WP7 on both native and non-native devices and believe me, it works better on native devices, just like Android does.
Besides, it's fugly and too new to be even considered as an alternative to Android. Also, if it's a non-native device then you could have issues with registering it to its full capabilities.
And finally, I don't believe a word of that article. Sounds to me like someone's come out from under a bridge, looking for snacks.

* DANG DoUBLE POST * Didnt see the other post#
ANyways
I kinda like WP7 as I have HTC HD7 and I just love the facebook , twitter and email on my HD7, I still think android is not that good for emails
The only reason I love android more is cause of the apps, and googlemaps and the great old flash junkie in me which make me want android.
But yeah If some DEV does port it, it would be great ......
Oh I might be a happy bunny once I install mango as it seems to iron out some of the few problems currently WP7 user's have

I'd be interested in doing this. I would like to get on the development scene... Funny, I was thinking this the other day!
First, I have to build a basic C# app... Damn you High-School for taking my time!

Since I tried out Launcher 7 as my launcher and UberMusic as my music player, I've been very interested in having a proper WindowsPhone. If the clones are this good, how good should the original OS be?
It's looking very likely that I will be owning a WP7 device, if they open up the system. If I have to jailbreak to get basic things done like on iPhone, it's not even an option.

johncmolyneux said:
Sounds to me like someone's come out from under a bridge, looking for snacks.
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HA!
I would love to dual-boot this thing.

aydc said:
If the clones are this good, how good should the original OS be?.
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I actually have a HTC HD7 and windows phone 7 is really good but cause its new is still few things to iron out and not much apps.
I will actually go for Nokia windows phone 7 are out as Nokia does the best hardware and I kinda love WP7 as well

johncmolyneux said:
Besides, it's fugly and too new to be even considered as an alternative to Android.
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[email protected] part.

i wouldnt consider anything micro$oft good on my sgs2. nice idea and good luck to anyone that trys. i would peronally prefer to see the effort put into the excellent development on Android for this phone. just my pennies worth.

Sorry to open the grave but..
Sorry to open the grave but.. is there an custom rom, which looks like windows phone 7?
If not, it is impossible to create one, looking like it?
Greetings

N4wuko said:
Sorry to open the grave but.. is there an custom rom, which looks like windows phone 7?
If not, it is impossible to create one, looking like it?
Greetings
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launcher 7 is as good as your going to get mate.

Yeah, I tested it already.
But, i am looking for something more integrated.
For a real theme, someone know something like that?

WP7 is better than android.

666fff said:
WP7 is better than android.
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I smell troll sh**
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I'm wanting to try the same! So a full WP7 Rom for SGS2 Android deviecs!

I'm using launcher 7 atm
Like it a lot
Just wondering if we will have full rom for sgs2
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simonjcruse said:
i wouldnt consider anything micro$oft good on my sgs2. nice idea and good luck to anyone that trys. i would peronally prefer to see the effort put into the excellent development on Android for this phone. just my pennies worth.
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WP7 is actually pretty good. Stop being an Android fanboy.

It would be real treasure if Samsung gave us option to change our OS to Android or WP7 anytime we like...

This is basically the GS2 with WP7, minus the dual core processor.
Samsung Focus S - Pretty nice looking phone, probably one of the best of the new Mango phones.
http://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/cell-phones/SGH-I937OKAATT
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I love android on SGS2, it will be great for the one who's looking to dual boot !
I dont know how W7 is good at mails ? May be cos I dnt like Windows Mobile OS anymore
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Samsung you are bad!

When ics for tab 10.1 GT-P7500 come ?
Samsung not care the costumer they just think how to cheating people with new gadgets and after people buy it ....... then they not care anymore .......
Samsung .... oh Samsung .......
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i think samsung is the op ........!

BluesTele said:
i think samsung is the op ........!
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Lol. Have a bunch of Sammy engineers and coders trolling the boards

A noob is a noob.

From the title, I thought the OP was flirting with Samsung.

Samsung you so bad! Me love you long time!
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Samsung, you broke my heart, I'll break your face...</3
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Reddit... rocks

LOL UPDATE NOW!!!! LOL It will come when it come's It Would be nice to see some source code Drop For the one's of us on AOSP Style ROM's Well For everyone really...

update or not update
just depends on how popular is the device
see galaxy s2

Samsung gave us our beloved 10.1 tab
We cherished it loved it so great so fab.
Then came along the samsung galaxy tab two
It's better faster smarter Samsung said **** you.
They made promises to give us android icecream.
But it's was all bull**** just a big daydream.
Samsung don't make promises you can't ****in keep.
Instead you made us sad and dishounored and weep.
Thank you Samsung for promising us our icecream.
PS your friend Asshole.

Me Chaka want ICS!
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The sense of update entitlement that is starting to grip the entire Android community is becoming really, really, tiresome.
For phones going form GB to ICS I get it. ICS is a HUGE leap from GB. For those with Honeycomb on tablets I have to ask. What does ICS offer YOU that you would actually use day to day that Honeycomb doesn't already offer.
Not looking to troll here. Looking for honest answers. ICS is not that radically different from Honeycomb.
On a less serious note, this thread made me laugh my ass off.

Incidentally I agree completely. Last phones Vibrant, then GS2. Tablet G-Tab 10.1. After the updating mess on Vibrant and the delays of the GS2 I now own a HTC S. I am done with Samsung.
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KCs2k said:
The sense of update entitlement that is starting to grip the entire Android community is becoming really, really, tiresome.
For phones going form GB to ICS I get it. ICS is a HUGE leap from GB. For those with Honeycomb on tablets I have to ask. What does ICS offer YOU that you would actually use day to day that Honeycomb doesn't already offer.
Not looking to troll here. Looking for honest answers. ICS is not that radically different from Honeycomb.
On a less serious note, this thread made me laugh my ass off.
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Its more efficient as a whole. Better monitoring potential. Most importantly for me, need drivers so TouchWiz can be removed with all working hardware. This changes the game from a performance perspective.

KCs2k said:
The sense of update entitlement that is starting to grip the entire Android community is becoming really, really, tiresome.
For phones going form GB to ICS I get it. ICS is a HUGE leap from GB. For those with Honeycomb on tablets I have to ask. What does ICS offer YOU that you would actually use day to day that Honeycomb doesn't already offer.
Not looking to troll here. Looking for honest answers. ICS is not that radically different from Honeycomb.
On a less serious note, this thread made me laugh my ass off.
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I can't speak for others but I want ICS because I'm hoping Shamsung would get it right and put out a firmware that actually works right and isn't defective. I love my Tab now with Task14 and Pershoot's kernel but I shouldn't have to use all that to have a smooth working tablet. They sold me a $600 fine piece of hardware with a crummy OS. I'm also hoping that even if they don't get it right the source will help devs keep developing for this device.

Haters gonna hate
*screenshot-of-honeycomb*
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i seriously don't know what you guys are on about.
out of all the manufacterers out there, sammy is basically leading when we start talking about updates.
So wtf? I'm pretty sure each one of you has a life and if by chance you don't have one, go flash AOKP and/or CM9

Zikor said:
i seriously don't know what you guys are on about.
out of all the manufacterers out there, sammy is basically leading when we start talking about updates.
So wtf? I'm pretty sure each one of you has a life and if by chance you don't have one, go flash AOKP and/or CM9
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Exactly, I wonder what mods are doing ...

[News] Insider confirms S2 won't get Android 1.6

Just read on galaxys2arsemonkey.com that a Samsung insider claims that there will not be an Android 1.6 release for the Galaxy S2.
Although this hasn't definitely been ruled out by Samsung, it's expected that there will be cries of derision from some S2 owners who want the Donut release to improve battery life, touch screen sensitivity and the disabling of the front camera when accessing Xhamster in case the phone starts taking photographs during inopportune times.
Others claim that Samsung are deliberately not releasing the aging OS version just to deliberately annoy the development scene when one of their ilk complained on a website that 0.0001% of their customer base read and thus causing a PR "**** storm" leading to posts of "**** Samsung".
Anyhoo, if anyone wants to repeat this post a few times in this forum, repeating this same bull**** information, please feel free. It's not like this hasn't been going on all day here.....
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Lmfao
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mckeowngoo said:
Just read on galaxys2arsemonkey.com that a Samsung insider claims that there will not be an Android 1.6 release for the Galaxy S2.
Although this hasn't definitely been ruled out by Samsung, it's expected that there will be cries of derision from some S2 owners who want the Donut release to improve battery life, touch screen sensitivity and the disabling of the front camera when accessing Xhamster in case the phone starts taking photographs during inopportune times.
Others claim that Samsung are deliberately not releasing the aging OS version just to deliberately annoy the development scene when one of their ilk complained on a website that 0.0001% of their customer base read and thus causing a PR "**** storm" leading to posts of "**** Samsung".
Anyhoo, if anyone wants to repeat this post a few times in this forum, repeating this same bull**** information, please feel free. It's not like this hasn't been going on all day here.....
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Oh no. That's it, I'm never buying a Samsung product again

Thank god! I never wanted Android 1.6 on Galaxy S2! #love #samsung <3

Quick, someone tip Engadget!
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Would be cool to see samsung indeed put 1.6 to our s2 as a PR-stunt
(they got enough old code in the 4.0/4.1 release to make it happen)

teamacc said:
Would be cool to see samsung indeed put 1.6 to our s2 as a PR-stunt
(they got enough old code in the 4.0/4.1 release to make it happen)
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And I thought I was a sarcastic bastard! Kudos to you my friend.
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Don't post such spam. Some pie-brains might really fall for it; They're gonna be like, "Oh shetz im no gonna get 1.6 key lime pie! <3"
...and one fulz thanked the OP. *sarcastic slow clap*

jj_95nano said:
Don't post such spam. Some pie-brains might really fall for it
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So, let them. This will at least make it a bit funny, rather than just plain annoying...
...and one fulz thanked the OP. *sarcastic slow clap*
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Make that two.

Damn Samsung, no 5.0 and now 1.6. They never listen to xda
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LOL... 1.6 on S2!
See what I made in PhotoShop. If the S2 actually would get Android 1.6, it would look like this:
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Hit the "THANKS" button if you liked it!

O **** it just made my day xD If any one happens to want the android 1.6 launcher try here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39349962&postcount=1252

i dont understand why do you want android 1.6 isnt that old its tooooo old its the first android version come on guys

Angelkom said:
i dont understand why do you want android 1.6 isnt that old its tooooo old its the first android version come on guys
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It's a joke. Just a counter post to all the "Samsung will release x.x.x" threads that have been cluttering the forum.
Saying that, 1.6 looks quit good!
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Angelkom said:
i dont understand why do you want android 1.6 isnt that old its tooooo old its the first android version come on guys
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it aint the first =_=

mckeowngoo said:
It's a joke. Just a counter post to all the "Samsung will release x.x.x" threads that have been cluttering the forum.
Saying that, 1.6 looks quit good!
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If you really have to explain this then it's too late and humanity is doomed..

The photos are much better in 1.6.
Im trying 1.6 and also the battery is better. Maybe because of less background services?
I only miss one thing, the new weather widget.
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New bandroid firmware
Sh*t i am still waiting for Hot Dog bun 6.6.6. for s2 to be released anyone know when that's gone happen?

but i waited so long

Well, at least i can stop living in hope now. Suppose i should just get on and update to JB. Still, can't have everything i suppose!

New to Android from iPhone

I've just ordered my first Android device - anything I should know after using iOS for the past few years?
Hi everyone.

That you made a great decision and to enjoy.
We see you meow on our nexus⁴ can we haz some more?

DowntownJeffBrown said:
We see you meow on our nexus⁴ can we haz some more?
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Oh dear.
Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear.
Shakes head, walks away and kicks cat..ll

Welcome to android's world..lol play with the stock rom first.. If u get bored then root it n enjoy with all the custom roms n kernels..
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Welcome to android's world..lol play with the stock rom first.. If u get bored then root it n enjoy with all the custom roms n kernels..
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First phone I installed a new FW on was my Ericsson T68 when they had the joint venture with Sony and released the T68i FW, I tend to play a bit. I will try and stay on the stock ROM for as long as possible but.....

Welcome aboard, enjoy the Nexus4 Android badboy!

There is slight heating problem you may feel as you are moving from iPhone to android
However, custom ROMs and Google support will make it useful
Welcome to android !

danishdhanshe said:
There is slight heating problem you may feel as you are moving from iPhone to android
However, custom ROMs and Google support will make it useful
Welcome to android !
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I think heating problems will be the least of my problems!
I do like iOS because most things work and don't need customization. I like the idea of Android because you can get it to do anything you want, I have wasted far to much of my life messing with phone's FW but have gad a break, now to waste a lot more time methinks.

Confucious said:
Oh dear.
Oh dear, oh dear, oh dear.
Shakes head, walks away and kicks cat..ll
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Dafaq is wrong with u noob
We see you meow on our nexus⁴ can we haz some more?

DowntownJeffBrown said:
Dafaq is wrong with u noob
We see you meow on our nexus⁴ can we haz some more?
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Cats are nice, not sure I can eat a whole one though.

Confucious said:
Cats are nice, not sure I can eat a whole one though.
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So iNoob what android did u get?
We see you meow on our nexus⁴ can we haz some more?

Welcome and the best thing to know about android is forget everything you know about Iphone and dont try and compare it. Also once its in your hand you now own your phone and you have gotten your life back.... LOL
I agree with above statement though, mess around with stock then jump into one of the custom roms if you want more control.... Read up on roms rooting and everything android in the forum
Welcome again

DowntownJeffBrown said:
So iNoob what android did u get?
We see you meow on our nexus⁴ can we haz some more?
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Nexus 4 that's why I'm here...
Ben shipped, not got it yet.

Confucious said:
Nexus 4 that's why I'm here...
Ben shipped, not got it yet.
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Meow
Been*
We see you meow on our nexus⁴ can we haz some more?

playya said:
Welcome and the best thing to know about android is forget everything you know about Iphone and dont try and compare it. Also once its in your hand you now own your phone and you have gotten your life back.... LOL
I agree with above statement though, mess around with stock then jump into one of the custom roms if you want more control.... Read up on roms rooting and everything android in the forum
Welcome again
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Every phone is different, users of one always moan about what they miss when they change. Been around long enough to know the score.
Looking forward to a new challenge!

Confucious said:
I've just ordered my first Android device - anything I should know after using iOS for the past few years?
Hi everyone.
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I would suggest to root first and then stay stock.
Cause if you do later then you will have the hassle of saving your data.
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mariosraptor said:
I would suggest to root first and then stay stock.
Cause if you do later then you will have the hassle of saving your data.
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Thanks,
I've just seen my sig! Kid better update that

Confucious said:
I've just ordered my first Android device - anything I should know after using iOS for the past few years?
Hi everyone.
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Check if your device has light bleed, gaps, moving parts, or cracks

And don't get shocked by the display colors. You can easily adjust them with root and a kernel which supports gamma control.

Confucious said:
I've just ordered my first Android device - anything I should know after using iOS for the past few years?
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1) Be prepared with your Google account.
2) Log in www.gmail.com --> Click Left corner "Gmail" text and choose "Contacts".
3) In "Contacts" click on "More" --> "Import..." and choose your exported iPhone contacts from www.icloud.com
4) After the import you may want to try..."More" ---> "Find and merge duplicates". This will be the view on your Phone's phonebook. You can manage it from your PC (www.gmail.com) or just from your Android phone.
Turn on your phone and follow the welcome assistance, enter your Google Account with all your contacts already loaded.
Now you are ready to start exploring.......(Update to latest version...if any....try Google "Keep" for Notes...update apps with Play Store...etc).
I'm helping a friend who is coming from iPhone (he had iPhone 1 and iPhone 4) to Android...He will start with a cheap Skyrocket (Galaxy S2 4.5'' AT&T dual core 1Gb ram and a good camera sensor) with 4.2.2 stock (non-samsung) Android called CyanogenMOD.
So i did this with him.
P.S: You may want to disable GPS, NFC, Google maps location settings (Report from this device & Enable location history), Cell broadcasts, in order to save more battery.
If you want to ROOT your Nexus 4 (have administrator rights for your device) please consider that you first will need to "Factory Reset / Wipe" all your Phone (because you need to unlock the bootloader first and that action wipes your Nexus data)..
So...i recommend to do this first. (But it's going to be premature for you....).
And..you can't compare Root with Jaiilbreaking....because "root" concept it's simpler. JB it's another thing....completely different.
I hope it helps...