Android phone discussion - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

Dean · 2011-08-15, 10:18 AM

Some of my clients are on Android, so my iPhone 3g is (temporarily?) offline.

I am now learning/carrying a LG Optimus T: Rooted, overclocked CyanogenMod 7.1-RC1 (Android 2.3.5) for only $70!!! w/32GB C4 MicroSDHC

Still pre-paid, no data plan!

I REALLY like Swype!

Don't know why I can't download Cordy or Diversion from the market yet. Assume it thinks HW is not compatible. Search doesn't even find them, have to get to them from Appbrain.com Weird.

Overall, I am liking Android. Standard annoyance of not being able to move "factory" apps to SD. Other non-iPhoneesque weirdness.

Few Choice apps: (What do you like?)
AdFree
Advanced Task Killer (Yes, I know you don't need this and it can be bad)
Camera Magic
ColorNote (Since CyanogenMod doesn't appear to have a stock "notes" app)
ES File Explorer
Go SMS Pro
operaMini
Power Control Widget (Why they can't put the toggles in the stock pull down I don't know yet)
QuickPic
RealCalc
SetCPU

SIPDroid!!! This rocks! Fully Integrated Google voice incoming/outgoing calls any time I am on wifi!!! Señor Cheap Bastard fully approves of free calls!

Stopwatch & Timer (Why the stock clock app doesn't have those functions I'll never know and have not found a free one that does)
Titanium backup
WIFI Analyzer

Nick Koan · 2011-08-15, 10:37 AM

I like my Epic. Sprint also allows the option for making your Sprint number into a Google Voice number, which is pretty cool. All international calls are now routed through GV (even if first hop is cellular) and I get charged the GV rate. I don't make a ton of international calls, but it helped when dealing with my honeymoon travel arrangements and whatnot. Granted, you'd have to sign a contract to get that.

Android, though, IMO is like setting up a Windows PC. Its very customizable and you can eventually get it to where you want it to be, but it doesn't work as well as an iPhone out of the box. If you are willing to put in the time to customize it (and/or root it) then it is great.

Also, I the Epic has a keyboard and Swype. I basically only use the keyboard now for passwords or if I need to type in a lot of numbers.

In other news, Google bought Motorola Mobility earlier today for $12.5M. Motorola has supposedly been turning it around with their Android handsets (after their post-RAZR failings) so we'll see where that goes. Google has said they won't quit partnering all the other Android licensees out there, but it would make sense that Motorola will begin to get pre-access to new versions of Android and other special amenities.

ScottyS · 2011-08-17, 12:18 PM

Titanium Backup
Shooter
Tapatalk
root/wireless teather
Android Assistant
Astro
Goggles
gStrings
Speedtest
Teamviewer
Tide Prediction
Wifi Analyzer

AtomicLabMonkey · 2011-08-18, 12:12 PM

I'm rockin an EVO 4G now. Interweb access during the day bypassing the company network rawks.

Dean · 2011-08-18, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScottyS

Titanium Backup
Shooter
Tapatalk
root/wireless teather
Android Assistant
Astro
Goggles
gStrings
Speedtest
Teamviewer
Tide Prediction
Wifi Analyzer

A Lot of the same stuff. I didn't bother to mention the Google stuff.

Try ES File Explorer. Better than Astro IMHO.

Speedtest.Net is much more accurate on the upload speed than Speedtest. The later is just wrong claiming higher up than down speed in many cases! They are about the same on download accuracy.

Nick Koan · 2011-08-18, 12:58 PM

I use Tasker a lot for scripting certain actions automatically

For example
Set phone to vibrate during meetings
Set phone to vibrate when plugged in between 10pm and 6am
Set phone noises (not ringer) to silent between 8am and 6pm M-F
Turn on GPS when various apps launch, etc.

Its pretty nifty, although the UI is one of the worst I've ever seen.

I also like using MyTracks to map out hiking paths. It can upload straight to Google Maps too, which is awesome.

Dean · 2011-08-18, 01:37 PM

I miss RunMeter. It is the best iPhone activity tracker, including Auto Pause and really cool audio controls from the headset button. Will have to try out MyTracks.

Tasker looks cool but haven't tried it yet. CyanogenMod has notification bar Toggles for most everything, so I use those.

I dumped Camera Magic and am in search of a decent camera App. Camera plus and GorillaCam were awesome on iPhone. Burst mode on Android is laughable, probably because apps can't get enough RAM to cache their own pics and have to write them to flash in real time.

I want full screen preview with touch/drag screen control over zoom, timer, burst. Hitting menu and then navigating is a pain!

App2Sd is marginally better than the stock App manager, but should be able to batch move.

Android VNC. Support my Mom's Mac while away from home is so much fun. Yippee

Scotty, is TeamViewer better than VNC for some reason?

Movies by Flixter (Flixter on iPhone, RottenTomatoes on web is still great.)

Nick Koan · 2011-08-18, 01:47 PM

The built in camera hardware and apps are wildly different for every phone and manufacturer, which makes it tough subject talk about.

I use Vignette for stylizing the photos, but for the most part the built in Samsung app isn't terrible on my Epic and I primarily use it.

Dean · 2011-08-18, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nick Koan

The built in camera hardware and apps are wildly different for every phone and manufacturer, which makes it tough subject talk about.

I use Vignette for stylizing the photos, but for the most part the built in Samsung app isn't terrible on my Epic and I primarily use it.

Yeah, I went back to the stock app, but the controls on it take up 1/5th of the display and are not transparent, so preview is 20% smaller. All they had to do was make them transparent.

van · 2011-08-18, 03:40 PM

runkeeper
google reader
poweramp - the freaking best music player
google+
wordfeud
go launcher w/ gingerbread theme
file expert
netflix
pintley
titanium backup- if you flash roms frequently
torque- I need to get the bluetooth adapter

and my son loves angry birds and alchemy.

Dean · 2011-08-18, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by van

runkeeper
google reader
poweramp - the freaking best music player
google+
wordfeud
go launcher w/ gingerbread theme
file expert
netflix
pintley
titanium backup- if you flash roms frequently
torque- I need to get the bluetooth adapter

and my son loves angry birds and alchemy.

I was stunned the Angry birds, all versions, are free on Android... I know, Ads, but still cool.

File expert is interesting. Similar but different than ES. Also better than Astro though. What is the feature that made you pick FE over ES or what feature do you use that is cool in FE?

100_Percent_Juice · 2011-08-18, 10:28 PM

If they have plants vs. zombies you will probably want to pick that up.

van · 2011-08-19, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dean

File expert is interesting. Similar but different than ES. Also better than Astro though. What is the feature that made you pick FE over ES or what feature do you use that is cool in FE?

No one particular feature, it was included on a ROM I had flashed at some point and I liked the way it worked so I kept it.

2011-08-15, 10:18 AM	#1
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	Android phone discussion Some of my clients are on Android, so my iPhone 3g is (temporarily?) offline. I am now learning/carrying a LG Optimus T: Rooted, overclocked CyanogenMod 7.1-RC1 (Android 2.3.5) for only $70!!! w/32GB C4 MicroSDHC Still pre-paid, no data plan! I REALLY like Swype! Don't know why I can't download Cordy or Diversion from the market yet. Assume it thinks HW is not compatible. Search doesn't even find them, have to get to them from Appbrain.com Weird. Overall, I am liking Android. Standard annoyance of not being able to move "factory" apps to SD. Other non-iPhoneesque weirdness. Few Choice apps: (What do you like?) AdFree Advanced Task Killer (Yes, I know you don't need this and it can be bad) Camera Magic ColorNote (Since CyanogenMod doesn't appear to have a stock "notes" app) ES File Explorer Go SMS Pro operaMini Power Control Widget (Why they can't put the toggles in the stock pull down I don't know yet) QuickPic RealCalc SetCPU SIPDroid!!! This rocks! Fully Integrated Google voice incoming/outgoing calls any time I am on wifi!!! Señor Cheap Bastard fully approves of free calls! Stopwatch & Timer (Why the stock clock app doesn't have those functions I'll never know and have not found a free one that does) Titanium backup WIFI Analyzer __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids... Last edited by Dean; 2011-08-15 at 10:40 AM.

2011-08-15, 10:37 AM	#2
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	I like my Epic. Sprint also allows the option for making your Sprint number into a Google Voice number, which is pretty cool. All international calls are now routed through GV (even if first hop is cellular) and I get charged the GV rate. I don't make a ton of international calls, but it helped when dealing with my honeymoon travel arrangements and whatnot. Granted, you'd have to sign a contract to get that. Android, though, IMO is like setting up a Windows PC. Its very customizable and you can eventually get it to where you want it to be, but it doesn't work as well as an iPhone out of the box. If you are willing to put in the time to customize it (and/or root it) then it is great. Also, I the Epic has a keyboard and Swype. I basically only use the keyboard now for passwords or if I need to type in a lot of numbers. In other news, Google bought Motorola Mobility earlier today for $12.5M. Motorola has supposedly been turning it around with their Android handsets (after their post-RAZR failings) so we'll see where that goes. Google has said they won't quit partnering all the other Android licensees out there, but it would make sense that Motorola will begin to get pre-access to new versions of Android and other special amenities. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2011-08-17, 12:18 PM	#3
ScottyS EJ205 Real Name: It is real! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: RNO Posts: 2,367 Car: 1998 Impreza Wagon, 1991 Legacy Turbo Sedan, 2003 Nissan Xterra Class: tvFree Yes, I'll fix it for you. Again.	Titanium Backup Shooter Tapatalk root/wireless teather Android Assistant Astro Goggles gStrings Speedtest Teamviewer Tide Prediction Wifi Analyzer __________________ "Trend Number One is that people aren't getting any smarter." Dogbert

2011-08-18, 12:12 PM	#4
AtomicLabMonkey Nightwalker Real Name: Austin Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oshkosh, WI Posts: 4,063 Car: '13 WRX YGBSM	I'm rockin an EVO 4G now. Interweb access during the day bypassing the company network rawks. __________________ "None of you seem to understand. I'm not locked in here with you.. you're locked in here with me."

2011-08-18, 12:58 PM	#6
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	I use Tasker a lot for scripting certain actions automatically For example Set phone to vibrate during meetings Set phone to vibrate when plugged in between 10pm and 6am Set phone noises (not ringer) to silent between 8am and 6pm M-F Turn on GPS when various apps launch, etc. Its pretty nifty, although the UI is one of the worst I've ever seen. I also like using MyTracks to map out hiking paths. It can upload straight to Google Maps too, which is awesome. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2011-08-18, 01:37 PM	#7
Dean Señor Cheap Bastarde Real Name: Dean Join Date: May 2003 Location: $99 Tire Store Posts: 9,294 Car: $.04 STI Class: Fast,Cheap & Reliable=STI Deal, did somebody say Deal? Oh, Dean, yeah that's me.	I miss RunMeter. It is the best iPhone activity tracker, including Auto Pause and really cool audio controls from the headset button. Will have to try out MyTracks. Tasker looks cool but haven't tried it yet. CyanogenMod has notification bar Toggles for most everything, so I use those. I dumped Camera Magic and am in search of a decent camera App. Camera plus and GorillaCam were awesome on iPhone. Burst mode on Android is laughable, probably because apps can't get enough RAM to cache their own pics and have to write them to flash in real time. I want full screen preview with touch/drag screen control over zoom, timer, burst. Hitting menu and then navigating is a pain! App2Sd is marginally better than the stock App manager, but should be able to batch move. Android VNC. Support my Mom's Mac while away from home is so much fun. Yippee Scotty, is TeamViewer better than VNC for some reason? Movies by Flixter (Flixter on iPhone, RottenTomatoes on web is still great.) __________________ I am a Commodore PET --- Now get off my lawn you kids...

2011-08-18, 01:47 PM	#8
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	The built in camera hardware and apps are wildly different for every phone and manufacturer, which makes it tough subject talk about. I use Vignette for stylizing the photos, but for the most part the built in Samsung app isn't terrible on my Epic and I primarily use it. __________________ While a standard engine is powered by a belt connected to the crankshaft, a turbo engine runs on its own exhaust steam, making it more energy efficient. -- CNN

2011-08-18, 03:40 PM	#10
van SECCS Brewmeister Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: on the edge of a marsh Posts: 1,451	runkeeper google reader poweramp - the freaking best music player google+ wordfeud go launcher w/ gingerbread theme file expert netflix pintley titanium backup- if you flash roms frequently torque- I need to get the bluetooth adapter and my son loves angry birds and alchemy.

2011-08-18, 10:28 PM	#12
100_Percent_Juice (40 percent vodka) Real Name: Joel Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 4,446 Car: 2004WRX Class: Baby-Hauler/GroceryGetter	If they have plants vs. zombies you will probably want to pick that up. __________________ "A power nap is when you sleep on someone who is weaker than you." - Dimitri Martin

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