Author Topic: Android Phones - Apps and stuff (Read 260387 times)

ThisIsMickey · « **Reply #520 on:** May 18, 2011, 05:48:37 am »

Quote from: all_funkt_up on May 16, 2011, 04:12:37 pm

Have you got the new incredible s? or the older incredible mate?

the older one mate. I believe it's called Droid Incredible. Bought it very cheap online

wz4jc3 · « **Reply #521 on:** May 18, 2011, 08:09:12 am »

Quote from: keithcun on May 15, 2011, 03:26:29 pm

Over 12 months with the Desire and never really needed to root it but was getting rather annoyed at the lack of internal memory so just spent the last few days rooting my Desire and setting it up exactly how I want it and it's like a new phone again. Cyanogenmod 7.0.3 and SPB Shell 3D and it's like a new phone again. A dozen home screens and more if needed, plenty of internal memory and runs like a dream.

Hi, I have rooted the phone without any problems. When I download the zip file for Alpharev, and expand it, there is a file in the root of the folder, and another folder and zip folder. Which file do I put on the bootable cd? Many thanks.

keithcun · « **Reply #522 on:** May 18, 2011, 10:43:10 am »

Quote from: wz4jc3 on May 18, 2011, 08:09:12 am

Hi, I have rooted the phone without any problems. When I download the zip file for Alpharev, and expand it, there is a file in the root of the folder, and another folder and zip folder. Which file do I put on the bootable cd? Many thanks.

You need to burn the alpharev.iso file, it's 24,744kb in size. Extract the .zip file and the alpharev.iso file should be there. Download MagicISO and install it, put a blank CD in drive, open MagicISO and browse and select the alpharev.iso and burn it to the disc.

You need to do the same to gparted-live-0.8.0-5.iso on another disc. This is in the gapps-gb-20110307-signed.zip you need to download. This helps you to create a ext4 partition on the SD card so you can put all your apps on it.

wz4jc3 · « **Reply #523 on:** May 18, 2011, 12:30:52 pm »

Quote from: keithcun on May 18, 2011, 10:43:10 am

You need to burn the alpharev.iso file, it's 24,744kb in size. Extract the .zip file and the alpharev.iso file should be there. Download MagicISO and install it, put a blank CD in drive, open MagicISO and browse and select the alpharev.iso and burn it to the disc.

You need to do the same to gparted-live-0.8.0-5.iso on another disc. This is in the gapps-gb-20110307-signed.zip you need to download. This helps you to create a ext4 partition on the SD card so you can put all your apps on it.

Thanks very much, will try tonight!

wz4jc3 · « **Reply #524 on:** May 18, 2011, 10:46:34 pm »

All rooted now. I have flashed the MIUI Gingerbread ROM. First impressions it looks great!! I see you cannot remove the system icons from the screens. I take it it's best to put these into a folder out of the way? Is there anyway of adding more than 4 screens?

What other ROMs are people using? Thanks to Keithcun for all the help.

Waterloo Phil · « **Reply #525 on:** May 19, 2011, 08:21:51 am »

LeeDroid

.adam · « **Reply #526 on:** May 19, 2011, 08:27:52 am »

Oxygen. Lightweight and speedy.

wz4jc3 · « **Reply #527 on:** May 19, 2011, 08:28:10 am »

After rooting I cannot connect to HTC sync. Any ideas?

LOKKO · « **Reply #528 on:** May 19, 2011, 09:26:48 am »

Apparatus - good game!

Something Else · « **Reply #529 on:** May 19, 2011, 09:34:51 pm »

Want to mix it up. Got a HTC desire. Use handcent and the standard browser. Any recommendations for ones to change to?

.adam · « **Reply #530 on:** May 19, 2011, 09:37:23 pm »

Quote from: Something Else on May 19, 2011, 09:34:51 pm

Want to mix it up. Got a HTC desire. Use handcent and the standard browser. Any recommendations for ones to change to?

GO SMS and XScope.

PaulV · « **Reply #531 on:** May 19, 2011, 09:38:11 pm »

Quote from: Something Else on May 19, 2011, 09:34:51 pm

Want to mix it up. Got a HTC desire. Use handcent and the standard browser. Any recommendations for ones to change to?

I use GoSMS and Dolphin HD, with the Go Launcher and some widgets to replace Sense.

phil_1010 · « **Reply #532 on:** May 19, 2011, 09:48:43 pm »

I use Handcent and Dolphin HD.

Something Else · « **Reply #533 on:** May 19, 2011, 10:01:53 pm »

Is there an app I can get, and pardon my ignorance, that I could get where it would search and collate articles from websites I choose it to, eg stuff from BBC, from guardian and from anywhere else all in one handy place?

Jagdip · « **Reply #534 on:** May 19, 2011, 10:08:33 pm »

SE, I have the guardian app, it's great. Downloads the paper on my phone on a daily basis and I read the paper on my HTC, en route to work.

Something Else · « **Reply #535 on:** May 19, 2011, 10:23:46 pm »

Guardian anywhere app?

was my fave app on iPhone. the original that is

Jagdip · « **Reply #536 on:** May 19, 2011, 10:25:53 pm »

Yeah that's the one, I don't use any other app (except fb).

wadey-LFC · « **Reply #537 on:** May 19, 2011, 10:44:54 pm »

Anybody rooted there branded htc desire? Really want to do it myself but im just useless at stuff like this

PaulV · « **Reply #538 on:** May 19, 2011, 11:58:52 pm »

Quote from: Something Else on May 19, 2011, 10:01:53 pm

Is there an app I can get, and pardon my ignorance, that I could get where it would search and collate articles from websites I choose it to, eg stuff from BBC, from guardian and from anywhere else all in one handy place?

I use Springpad which allows you to add links, photos, notes. These are then accessible on PC, android, iphone and anywhere you have a web browser.

http://springpadit.com/home/

wz4jc3 · « **Reply #539 on:** May 20, 2011, 01:51:57 pm »

Quote from: wadey-LFC on May 19, 2011, 10:44:54 pm

Anybody rooted there branded htc desire? Really want to do it myself but im just useless at stuff like this

Yes. I did mine on Wednesday. Straight forward enough. Just remember to save your contacts, photos etc, as it wipes your sd card when you partition. I have been very impressed so far!! I used the guide linked on page 13 of this thread towards the bottom. Good luck! :-)

wz4jc3 · « **Reply #540 on:** May 20, 2011, 09:18:43 pm »

Since rooting, which is welll worth the effort, my ROM doesn't allow me to use Friendstream which I used to simultaneously post to Twitter and Facebook. Can anybody recommend an application to the job for me please. Thanks very much.

phil_1010 · « **Reply #541 on:** May 20, 2011, 09:32:10 pm »

I think on TweetDeck you can add both your Facebook and Twitter account.

wadey-LFC · « **Reply #542 on:** May 20, 2011, 09:32:11 pm »

That guide does look a bit complicated for me, how hard is it to fuck up?

kev_goss · « **Reply #543 on:** May 20, 2011, 09:42:02 pm »

Fooking fed up with that little disc full icon ,my phones rooted but still get it any ideas?

wz4jc3 · « **Reply #544 on:** May 20, 2011, 10:25:00 pm »

Quote from: wadey-LFC on May 20, 2011, 09:32:11 pm

That guide does look a bit complicated for me, how hard is it to fuck up?

just take your time and double check everything as you go, and you will be fine. I'm sure it's only the s-off section where you can brick your phone. All you need to do is leave the phone. You will be fine. Well worth it.

wz4jc3 · « **Reply #545 on:** May 20, 2011, 10:26:12 pm »

Quote from: kev_goss on May 20, 2011, 09:42:02 pm

Fooking fed up with that little disc full icon ,my phones rooted but still get it any ideas?

So was I. You need to root. You can partition your sd card.

kev_goss · « **Reply #546 on:** May 20, 2011, 11:57:09 pm »

Cheers for the reply mate but phone is rooted. still getting the icon.
Is there any way you can wipe there UN important data from your phone?

Quote from: wz4jc3 on May 20, 2011, 10:26:12 pm

So was I. You need to root. You can partition your sd card.

.adam · « **Reply #547 on:** May 21, 2011, 09:24:42 am »

Quote from: kev_goss on May 20, 2011, 11:57:09 pm

Cheers for the reply mate but phone is rooted. still getting the icon.
Is there any way you can wipe there UN important data from your phone?

Quote from: wz4jc3 on May 20, 2011, 10:26:12 pm

So was I. You need to root. You can partition your sd card.

Quote from: keithcun on May 16, 2011, 06:34:23 am

Yep, bought March 2010 I think, not long after they were released.

Here's the guide. It's a bit daunting at first, but I downloaded a few ROMs to try and ended up sticking with CM7 as it wasn't overloaded with stuff and I planned on using the SPB Shell 3D to run it. The only thing I didn't do was change the radio.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1016084

ghost1359 · « **Reply #548 on:** May 21, 2011, 12:14:50 pm »

Anyone got the samsung galaxy s2? Seriously considering buying one, having a proper dig around for a decent price.

LOKKO · « **Reply #549 on:** May 21, 2011, 01:28:18 pm »

Quote from: ghost1359 on May 21, 2011, 12:14:50 pm

Anyone got the samsung galaxy s2? Seriously considering buying one, having a proper dig around for a decent price.

My mate got one thursday really good phone

ghost1359 · « **Reply #550 on:** May 21, 2011, 01:37:24 pm »

yeah it looks awesome, I really want one, they seem a touch expensive for me at the moment though, the cheapest I've found is about 32 a month on o2, would prefer something a little cheaper but I just can't see it happening

I'll just have to bite the bullet I suppose

wz4jc3 · « **Reply #551 on:** May 21, 2011, 05:57:04 pm »

Quote from: phil_1010 on May 20, 2011, 09:32:10 pm

I think on TweetDeck you can add both your Facebook and Twitter account.

nice apply that. However it won't post my Facebook status despite appearing to be logged in. Any ideas?

phil_1010 · « **Reply #552 on:** May 21, 2011, 06:10:55 pm »

Quote from: wz4jc3 on May 21, 2011, 05:57:04 pm

nice apply that. However it won't post my Facebook status despite appearing to be logged in. Any ideas?

Can't help you there sorry mate. I wanted to keep the two separate so have only linked my Twitter account to it.

wz4jc3 · « **Reply #553 on:** May 21, 2011, 09:24:16 pm »

Quote from: phil_1010 on May 21, 2011, 06:10:55 pm

Can't help you there sorry mate. I wanted to keep the two separate so have only linked my Twitter account to it.

No problem. Bloody love this MIUI ROM. Some very nice nice features such as the excellent sms app.

rich87 · « **Reply #554 on:** May 22, 2011, 09:46:29 am »

Quote from: ghost1359 on May 21, 2011, 12:14:50 pm

Anyone got the samsung galaxy s2? Seriously considering buying one, having a proper dig around for a decent price.

Had it since the day it came out on 02. Fantastic phone, really love it, if you have any questions on it just drop me a PM, can send you photo's etc. Its really fast to load everything, so smooth the UI, the battery life I'm getting 2 days out of it; which I would suggest is a fantastic achievement; as I use it for about 200 texts a day, 2 hours on the phone a day, and a couple of hours browsing internet, taking photos watching films etc.

wz4jc3 · « **Reply #555 on:** May 22, 2011, 11:48:09 am »

Quote from: rich87 on May 22, 2011, 09:46:29 am

Had it since the day it came out on 02. Fantastic phone, really love it, if you have any questions on it just drop me a PM, can send you photo's etc. Its really fast to load everything, so smooth the UI, the battery life I'm getting 2 days out of it; which I would suggest is a fantastic achievement; as I use it for about 200 texts a day, 2 hours on the phone a day, and a couple of hours browsing internet, taking photos watching films etc.

Bloody hell. You must have an understanding boss.

arsestar · « **Reply #556 on:** May 22, 2011, 07:39:39 pm »

Quote from: rich87 on May 22, 2011, 09:46:29 am

Had it since the day it came out on 02. Fantastic phone, really love it, if you have any questions on it just drop me a PM, can send you photo's etc. Its really fast to load everything, so smooth the UI, the battery life I'm getting 2 days out of it; which I would suggest is a fantastic achievement; as I use it for about 200 texts a day, 2 hours on the phone a day, and a couple of hours browsing internet, taking photos watching films etc.

i agree with all this, im in the same boat, the screen is lovely, i bought a 16gb card for mine and loaded with a few 720p films/eps no bollocks converting or any of that, the phone is simply fantastic. i also had the desire s before this phone but the galaxy s2 pisses all over it.

Barneylfc∗ · « **Reply #557 on:** May 22, 2011, 08:39:23 pm »

I have a HTC desire.
What are the benefits of this 'rooting'?
Has anyone got a guide to rooting a HTC?

wz4jc3 · « **Reply #558 on:** May 22, 2011, 08:54:43 pm »

Quote from: Barneylfc on May 22, 2011, 08:39:23 pm

I have a HTC desire.
What are the benefits of this 'rooting'?
Has anyone got a guide to rooting a HTC?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1016084

Used it only this week.

wz4jc3 · « **Reply #559 on:** May 22, 2011, 08:57:54 pm »

Does anybody know how to set the search button to search UK sites by default? TIA