Android Thread: Phones / Apps / Mods

ghpk · 11th November 2010, 20:29

At last, I am going to be a Android user very soon

Just completed the Futurebazaar order for Samsung Galaxy3

Should reach me in 7 days max.

Kool_Kid · 11th November 2010, 21:09

Hi All,

Currenty enjoying Sansung Galaxy 3 , I had following questions

1) How can i see my sms folders ( like draft / sent / outbox ). Does it delete / hide the old messages ? i seems to have lost quite a few. How can i search them

2) Can i use some pre defined / downloaded maps ( garmin ) to nevigate ? i do not wish to use GPRS ( which is very expensive ).

3) Can i have more themes for my Phone , I am getting sick of the existing one .

4) Is is possible to have a top level folder likes games and then have all the games listed inside the folder ( i have downloaded around 30 games ) and now have to scroll 4-5 pages.

5) Can i lock one folder ... i wish to keep some files ( like my resume ) private .... I do not wish to let ever one ( who wants to take a virtual tour ) see my private files.

6) How can i see % of Battery remaining.

Thanks a lot . It has been fun filled 2 months. Feel free to ask my any question about the phone.

shamanth · 11th November 2010, 21:20

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Originally Posted by Kool_Kid

Hi All,

Currenty enjoying Sansung Galaxy 3 , I had following questions

1) How can i see my sms folders ( like draft / sent / outbox ). Does it delete / hide the old messages ? i seems to have lost quite a few. How can i search them

2) Can i use some pre defined / downloaded maps ( garmin ) to nevigate ? i do not wish to use GPRS ( which is very expensive ).

3) Can i have more themes for my Phone , I am getting sick of the existing one .

4) Is is possible to have a top level folder likes games and then have all the games listed inside the folder ( i have downloaded around 30 games ) and now have to scroll 4-5 pages.

5) Can i lock one folder ... i wish to keep some files ( like my resume ) private .... I do not wish to let ever one ( who wants to take a virtual tour ) see my private files.

6) How can i see % of Battery remaining.

Thanks a lot . It has been fun filled 2 months. Feel free to ask my any question about the phone.

Dowload Battery booster from market, it keeps showing battery %.

DCEite · 11th November 2010, 22:11

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Originally Posted by shamanth

Should be Galaxy 3, its will cost you 11.5 k.

But will i be able to use office mail (POP3) or only GMAIL ?

amohit · 11th November 2010, 22:16

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Originally Posted by Kool_Kid

Hi All,

2) Can i use some pre defined / downloaded maps ( garmin ) to nevigate ? i do not wish to use GPRS ( which is very expensive ).

Two applications that I am aware of are Brutmaps and RMaps. I am using RMaps.

Regards,

shamanth · 11th November 2010, 22:17

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Originally Posted by DCEite

But will i be able to use office mail (POP3) or only GMAIL ?

I had configured my office mail, it works good. No issues.

DCEite · 11th November 2010, 22:29

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Originally Posted by shamanth

I had configured my office mail, it works good. No issues.

Thanks. Thats good to know.

I read somewhere that one can't install apps on the memory card in Android 2.1 ?

Isn't 150 MB onboard memory too low for apps ?

ghpk · 12th November 2010, 00:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCEite

Thanks. Thats good to know.

I read somewhere that one can't install apps on the memory card in Android 2.1 ?

Isn't 150 MB onboard memory too low for apps ?

I think only application files would reside on the phone memory, rest userdata would go on to memory card.

Ace F355 · 12th November 2010, 06:36

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Originally Posted by raj_5004

What are the cons of debranding my phone buddy? Isnt it better that i wait for a few more days for the official update of my phone to be launched? what do you sugggest?

Is your phone branded too? If you bought it unlocked, it may not be branded! The reason I debranded my phone was because my phone was stuffed with Rogers bloatware and settings! And I didn't find any of those useful to me. And about the update, why to wait for your carrier if the update is available already and compatible with your phone!

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Originally Posted by raj_5004

thanks a lot friends. I have updated my phone to 2.1 & it works like a charm!

I just love the Live wallpapers & HD recording! the new UI looks ultra cool & all the new softwares works like a dream.

Good to know.

Cheers and have fun with your X10! Keep XDA X10 forums in mind if you have any queries.

Quote:

Originally Posted by raj_5004

Finally, i am very happy that i chose this over the iPhone.

I have both of them. Both are good in their own ways but frankly, I seem to like my Xperia more!

raj_5004 · 12th November 2010, 09:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ace F355

Good to know.

Cheers and have fun with your X10! Keep XDA X10 forums in mind if you have any queries.

Thanks to you buddy.

Quote:

I have both of them. Both are good in their own ways but frankly, I seem to like my Xperia more!

Even i used the iPhone for a short period before buying the X10 & i share the same opinion with you.

MX6 · 12th November 2010, 10:58

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Originally Posted by DCEite

Thanks. Thats good to know.

I read somewhere that one can't install apps on the memory card in Android 2.1 ?

Isn't 150 MB onboard memory too low for apps ?

I'm already feeling the pinch on my xperia x10 mini pro. Memory full and can't install more apps.
However, if one roots the phone, there are applications available to help install applications on to the sd card.
The possibilities then are limitless. I intend to root the phone after 1 year.

vjabraham · 12th November 2010, 11:01

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Originally Posted by MX6

I'm already feeling the pinch on my xperia x10 mini pro. Memory full and can't install more apps.
However, if one roots the phone, there are applications available to help install applications on to the sd card.
The possibilities then are limitless. I intend to root the phone after 1 year.

An update to FroYo will enable the phones to store apps to the SD card. But until then we are out of luck. HTC just recently announced that FroYo is coming to Legend

in the coming weeks. So I am keeping my fingers crossed!

Samurai · 12th November 2010, 11:07

Here is a very different Android phone.

Avaya Flare Experience Guided Tour

DCEite · 12th November 2010, 11:14

Is Froyo same as Android 2.2 ?

If that's the case, Galaxy 3 should be upgradable to this OS, and hence able to use SD card for apps. Right ?

joe1980 · 12th November 2010, 11:21

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Originally Posted by MX6

I'm just upgrading to 2.1 in my xperia x10 mini pro as I type this! SE rocks. Will put my reports once the upgrade is done.
Hope I don't have issues with maps/ gps though I rarely use them on the phone.

Can you please let me know on how I could I update my X10 Mini Pro?

11th November 2010, 20:29	#586
ghpk BHPian Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ghaziabad Posts: 872 Thanked: 211 Times	At last, I am going to be a Android user very soon Just completed the Futurebazaar order for Samsung Galaxy3 Should reach me in 7 days max.
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Kool_Kid BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 165 Thanked: 15 Times	Hi All, Currenty enjoying Sansung Galaxy 3 , I had following questions 1) How can i see my sms folders ( like draft / sent / outbox ). Does it delete / hide the old messages ? i seems to have lost quite a few. How can i search them 2) Can i use some pre defined / downloaded maps ( garmin ) to nevigate ? i do not wish to use GPRS ( which is very expensive ). 3) Can i have more themes for my Phone , I am getting sick of the existing one . 4) Is is possible to have a top level folder likes games and then have all the games listed inside the folder ( i have downloaded around 30 games ) and now have to scroll 4-5 pages. 5) Can i lock one folder ... i wish to keep some files ( like my resume ) private .... I do not wish to let ever one ( who wants to take a virtual tour ) see my private files. 6) How can i see % of Battery remaining. Thanks a lot . It has been fun filled 2 months. Feel free to ask my any question about the phone. Last edited by Kool_Kid : 11th November 2010 at 21:13.
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Samurai Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Bangalore/Udupi Posts: 25,906 Thanked: 46,398 Times View My Garage	Here is a very different Android phone. Avaya Flare Experience Guided Tour
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DCEite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NCR Posts: 3,493 Thanked: 2,832 Times Infractions: 0/1 (7)	Is Froyo same as Android 2.2 ? If that's the case, Galaxy 3 should be upgradable to this OS, and hence able to use SD card for apps. Right ?
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