calling all nerdy people, re: samsung galaxy

Post by **Captain Obvious** » Wed Jan 05, 2011 8:58 pm

any one got one?? got and good apps and the best place to get them post in here!!

bryan

Post by **TOONGA** » Wed Jan 05, 2011 10:59 pm

http://slideme.org/

not a bad spot, lots of freeware and reviews as well.

you will need to go there on your droid to download the apps.

TOONGA

Mr Top Hat · Post by **Mr Top Hat** » Wed Jan 05, 2011 11:53 pm

ok get ready for links....

http://android.modaco.com/forum.html for if you would like to Root it
http://goondroid.com/ apps
http://www.appbrain.com/

Post by **TOONGA** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 10:33 am

Mr Top Hat wrote:for if you would like to Root it[/color]

Be careful running 3rd party programs that unlock you droid, as you may void the terms of you carriers warranty. I know Big Pond get very grumpy when you mess with "their products" .

Having said that, have fun as android products are great to use.

TOONGA

Mr Top Hat · Post by **Mr Top Hat** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 7:58 pm

TOONGA wrote:Be careful running 3rd party programs that unlock you droid, as you may void the terms of you carriers warranty. I know Big Pond get very grumpy when you mess with "their products" .

Having said that, have fun as android products are great to use.

TOONGA

Toonga's right

i voided my warrenty 2 days after buying it got sick of all the stupid carrier apps that didnt work right.

Post by **Captain Obvious** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 9:05 pm

noob question, what is the term ''rooting'' got to do with these phones??

Mr Top Hat · Post by **Mr Top Hat** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 9:42 pm

Captain Obvious wrote:noob question, what is the term ''rooting'' got to do with these phones??

rooting a android phone is like jail breaking a iphone

just allows the user to install completely different versions of the operating system and to gain administrative privileges.

it also allows you to install cool and useful "root only" apps like wifi hot spot
and allows you to store your apps on the microsd card.

Root is the highest level authority for Linux way higher than the windows equivalent "admin"

android is based on linux.

vincentvega · Post by **vincentvega** » Thu Jan 06, 2011 10:15 pm

byron gimme a call when you are playing with your phone next.

AlpineRaven · Post by **AlpineRaven** » Sat Jan 08, 2011 7:15 am

How about iPad?
Cheers
AP

Post by **Alex** » Fri Jan 21, 2011 10:08 am

andriod ftw.

i have a htc desire, and yes it eats the iphone4 in every way. nom nom nom.

good app ive found is google tracks.

turn on ya gps and even if youre out of phone coverage it will plot your track and give heaps of awesome stats etc. Can use it basically as a proper GPS plotter.

skymap is pretty cool for wank factor too.

i also love good old angry birds haha.

ps, update to andriod 2.2 (froyo) if you havent already. Made the already rocketship even quicker

alex

vincentvega · Post by **vincentvega** » Fri Jan 21, 2011 10:32 am

no downsides to 2.2? I repaired my handsfree in my car last night so i need to get voice dialing working.. a feature of 2.2. I havn't upgraded yet

have you used the voice dialing? does it work OK?

Post by **Alex** » Fri Jan 21, 2011 10:58 am

no havent used voice dialling yet. I spose i should give it a shot. All the other voice features like google voice search and stuff work well, so id say it should go okay.

i cant fault anything on 2.2 hey. Actually i cant really fault anything with my phone. I use it ALOT and she just keeps chugging along.

battery usage is ever so slightly better with 2.2, but still average, i get a day and a half out of my phone with constant use.

im a very happy andriod user.

alex