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If Android Never Existed What Phone/OS Would You Have?

Let's get this thread going. I know if android never came about I would be using some kind of Nokia flagship device.
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Definitely wp7, so clean and intuitive, it makes me sometime regret trading for a droid...
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wizziletizzle said:
Definitely wp7, so clean and intuitive, it makes me sometime regret trading for a droid...
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I like wp7 its like the elegant blackberry. I had a Samsung focus but had to part ways with it for the lack of apps
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I would probably have a dumb phone still. The only network that has service at my house is verizon, and the way I see it without android the iPhone would still be exclusive to ATT so I couldn't get that. Also, without the iPhone and Android's success Microsoft may not have felt such pressure to improve, and WinMo would be more like 6.5 was then Windows Phone 7. Blackberry's all seemed business too so that would be beyond that. That all happening I wouldn't really see any smartphone as usable for me. If however everything was the exact same, and android just disappeared today I think I'd get a HTC Trophy on VZW.

muerteman said:
I would probably have a dumb phone still. The only network that has service at my house is verizon, and the way I see it without android the iPhone would still be exclusive to ATT so I couldn't get that. Also, without the iPhone and Android's success Microsoft may not have felt such pressure to improve, and WinMo would be more like 6.5 was then Windows Phone 7. Blackberry's all seemed business too so that would be beyond that. That all happening I wouldn't really see any smartphone as usable for me. If however everything was the exact same, and android just disappeared today I think I'd get a HTC Trophy on VZW.
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Good point. I think also I would still have my touch pro 2. I loved that phone.
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I'd be using a feature phone. Might have paid the insurance deductible to get my Juke replaced lol.
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id still be using and hacking my rokr e8. damn i miss that thing.....

Probably some feature phone. I was considering the iPhail at one point, but it was too generic for me

Well i have a iphone now bc i cldnt turn down the trade but b4 android i never had a iphone i always used what looked the best lol!

100% without a doubt the iphone.
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Probably some half-decent social phone. I could'nt live without Android!

WP7... never Ios :-D
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I would have gotten the iPhone. I'm kicking myself still for getting Android instead -.-

WebOS phone although HPalm sucks at build quality. I love the OS but another manufacturer needs to start building the hardware etc

I'd be using the iPhone probably...
It's a great product afterall, only thing I don't like that much is the control Apple exerts on what you install on it. So if there's no Android, I'd probably own a jail-broken iPhone.
I just want my phone to be, well, mine.

It would have to be iOS. In my opinion, Android is better, but not by much compared to iOS. It's a great operating system and I would have to choose that particular OS.

I would stay with Windows Mobile. All other newer phone OS suck.
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WP7... Ahthough im gonna switch anyway even if android exists
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I guess i'd have stuck with Windows, so i'd be rocking a WP7 device.

I probably would have kept my HTC HD2 lol
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RE-(Request) Galaxy S II keyboard from korea/phillipines firmware

Heard this is the keyboard to have, they have no patent rules there and the keyboard is top notch with everything loaded in unlike every where else (so i hear)
can anyone rip or post one
ty!

+1 id really like that. I've heard its pretty well spread and everything
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interesting. id like to see it.

tailsthecat3 said:
interesting. id like to see it.
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me to!
the korean and phillipines sgs 2 firmwares are available.
it just takes the right person ripping the keyboard, we need it!

Think you could post it? May help someone rip it
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+1
i would do it if i knew how :/ lol

heres the video i first heard about it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGEZUlEGeEE
the keyboard part starts at like 3:57

If I knew how to remove the device check, I could get this working. Anyone got an apk?
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intheb0x said:
heres the video i first heard about it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fGEZUlEGeEE
the keyboard part starts at like 3:57
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Is it me or does the spacebar look the size of an invisible ant? It's so tiny.. @ 4.06

Yeah it does but remember he's on the browser, so the ".com" button is taking up some space too. I bet without it, it looks great
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Tried Googling too see if I can download got nothing. Pulled it from a Samsung rom, and kept getting fc.
Anyone one know of a modded one
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I've been looking, bullet, but haven't seen anything around the forums
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Hmm so no go so far? If we get the right dev person on it, we will be golden.
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I would really like this keyboard great find
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looks like a nice keyboard for sure

we may never get to see this Keyboard. ='(

I saw this keyboard in action from my cousin's GS2 from Korea. It's insane. I can type on it all day at probably 95% accuracy. With my stock gingerbread keyboard, I'd be lucky to hit 80%

i really hope we can get a dev to port this for us NS4G users.
id really like to give it a try lol

Here's the link to the apk that i grabbed from somewhere else, i've pushed it to system/apps and changed permissions but not it's working, maybe it needs the touchwiz framework?
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/16612944/AxT9IME.apk

Ice cream sandwich

So I was wondering why its so important to get ics. As you can see I moved on to the Skyrocket from Samsung and Att. We got the leak a couple days ago. I must say, its nice to look at, but for someone who is familiar with the Android I really don't see anything amazing. Menus have changed and are easier to read, my phone was faster before ics. I don't know. I think gb with your mods are perfect.
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So I was wondering why its so important to get ics. As you can see I moved on to the Skyrocket from Samsung and Att. We got the leak a couple days ago. I must say, its nice to look at, but for someone who is familiar with the Android I really don't see anything amazing. Menus have changed and are easier to read, my phone was faster before ics. I don't know. I think gb with your mods are perfect.
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How technology is today once something bigger and better is released everybody (well almost everybody) wants to be able to have the bigger and better. So they strive to get the new product and once they do they feel accomplished and if need be they fix stuff here and there if they need too.

Gel Pen6 said:
How technology is today once something bigger and better is released everybody (well almost everybody) wants to be able to have the bigger and better. So they strive to get the new product and once they do they feel accomplished and if need be they fix stuff here and there if they need too.
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Indeed, and that's all it really is. I am like that with phones and with cell companies. I have a goal to stick with Att for 2 years.
I agree that with ics, anyone who is new to Android will have an easier time navigating menus and what not.
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amazing to me that the Thunderbolt gets ICS but not the Revolution....is that just because LG sucks with update support and HTC doesn't?

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amazing to me that the Thunderbolt gets ICS but not the Revolution....is that just because LG sucks with update support and HTC doesn't?
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I often wonder if its because this phone comes with bing. Maybe LG is in a contract with Microsoft and Google said "hell no you can't put bing in ICS!" So, we get left out
Just a thought.
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KaneOfMars said:
I often wonder if its because this phone comes with bing. Maybe LG is in a contract with Microsoft and Google said "hell no you can't put bing in ICS!" So, we get left out
Just a thought.
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You are probably right. What would it take to do the little mods? Menu appearance, layout, so that it gives you mock ics?
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markapowell said:
You are probably right. What would it take to do the little mods? Menu appearance, layout, so that it gives you mock ics?
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Probably just take time to re-theme stuff and need be mods.

Trade my touchpad32gb for a nexus 7?

I would like to get a nexus7 and I want to try and trade my touchpad32gb.....
Do out guys think that's something I should do?
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513fabe said:
I would like to get a nexus7 and I want to try and trade my touchpad32gb.....
Do out guys think that's something I should do?
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Personally, I wouldn't, but that's me.
If that's what you want, go for it.
I like the ability to change from webos to android, but then I really like webOS.

i have 7 inch tablet and the touchpad ....personally i prefer the touchpad
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7 inch screens are too tiny for me. 10 is the smallest i'd ever go

I would in a heartbeat. I wouldn't mind having a true Android Tablet instead of the Frankentab I have now.
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I've decided to keep it. I got two when HP let me buy them for $150,
I gave the other to my mom. She's 52 and I got her into the Pre minus then evo3d now she has droid RAZR and touchpad with cm9 its funny she knows more about these devices than people a lot younger.
The touchpad is still decent in specs
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513fabe said:
I've decided to keep it. I got two when HP let me buy them for $150,
I gave the other to my mom. She's 52 and I got her into the Pre minus then evo3d now she has droid RAZR and touchpad with cm9 its funny she knows more about these devices than people a lot younger.
The touchpad is still decent in specs
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52 is not that old.... Lol.... :laugh:

chicle_11 said:
52 is not that old.... Lol.... :laugh:
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+1
Sort of thing my daughter might say, if she's feeling realty brave.
LOL

I am 54... trust me, it's old.
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i mispoke i meant older than most users im 32 and 52 isnt looking old anymore.... found out i got degenerative disk, spinolysolis or something spelled like that i imagine my 50s are gonna suck and be painful..
hahahaha really guys thats cool that.... you old asses get into XDAing lol im just playing...s
sort of thing my daughter says. if she feels brave
lol
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I have a 32gb Touchpad, and a Nexus 7. The Nexus 7 is more portable, comfortable, and stable. Typing on the Nexus 7 is much easier, and faster. The battery on the Nexus lasts considerably longer than the Touchpad. The Touchpad is a nice device, but I don't use it at all now that I have a Nexus 7.

I've got a Touchpad and a 7'' Android tablet. I'm using the first one as my multimedia device and Internet browsing at home (BT keyboard + mouse) and the second one when I've to use it outside home.

513fabe said:
i mispoke i meant older than most users im 32 and 52 isnt looking old anymore.... found out i got degenerative disk, spinolysolis or something spelled like that i imagine my 50s are gonna suck and be painful..
hahahaha really guys thats cool that.... you old asses get into XDAing lol im just playing...s
sort of thing my daughter says. if she feels brave
lol
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I'm 23 and have 2 slipped disks and, a repaired torn acl and mcl from playing soccer and football.. imagine my 50's will be make yours look good.Worst part, docs won't give me pain meds, because they think I'll get addicted or just want to get high. One straight up told me that, even after looking at my proven xrays.
On the popular topic, I bought the n7 and took it back. The screen really does feel too small after using the touch pad for so long, and performance didn't feel much different either.
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If it helps, I've got both. I'm using the N7 pretty well exclusively just because it's much lighter (better for reading) and fits in my cargo pocket at work. The N7 is faster, sharper, has better support (obviously) and will have for a long time. I recently went away for a week and purposely took just the N7 to see how I would get on and was pleasantly surprised.
Downsides are, it's smaller so not as good for web browsing but is still usable, the kicker is 'no flash' since it's jelly bean. There are ways of getting round that for some things but it does mean my favourite news site is a bit crippled.

Im 15 xD

Troute said:
If it helps, I've got both. I'm using the N7 pretty well exclusively just because it's much lighter (better for reading) and fits in my cargo pocket at work. The N7 is faster, sharper, has better support (obviously) and will have for a long time. I recently went away for a week and purposely took just the N7 to see how I would get on and was pleasantly surprised.
Downsides are, it's smaller so not as good for web browsing but is still usable, the kicker is 'no flash' since it's jelly bean. There are ways of getting round that for some things but it does mean my favourite news site is a bit crippled.
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Where does the lack of flash hurt you the most? I'm seriously considering trading my TP for a N7 and I'm really worried about the web-browsing trade offs (i.e. screen size, lack of flash).

LiqudDeth said:
Where does the lack of flash hurt you the most? I'm seriously considering trading my TP for a N7 and I'm really worried about the web-browsing trade offs (i.e. screen size, lack of flash).
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Hey since FLASH is not officially supported on jb since I started using the web browser PUFFIN it has FLASH built in its the best browser IMO. It has a trackpad built in that you can/off easily.
Its the closest to browsing on a PC I've ever seen you can put it mobile browsing mode. I've tried sky fire, opera, Firefox,stock,chrome and I like PUFFIN the best.
Checkout projectfree.tv in puffin browser compares to any other.
Puffin is also available for iOS.

Thanks for the suggestion!

You could press thanks. Lol.
Also checkout ice streams and navi-x apks.
Via aptoide or find them online.
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Never I use my TP as a comicbook reader and I also tried the Nexus 7 two words: too small!
I love my TP!

Who's content with their Note?

I absolutely love mine!!! I won't be upgrading to the Note 2, I just don't see any valid reasons to. Everything I've ever wanted on a phone...the Note has got it. Besides... I love the capacitive buttons are awesome when lit up in a dark room. I'm not a fan of the physical button. The only thing from keeping this phone has being labeled "perfect" is the lack of a notification light. :/
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I completely agree. I love my note and everything runs perfect. I even have the galaxy note 2 gallery and pop up video player on mine with a sick theme. I will post the gallery and video with instructions in the apps and theme section. Also I wide love to see more activity in the forums as far as posting home screens for ideas and general info
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Lets do it. I'll create a homescreen thread.
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Im happy with the note and when the note 2 comes out alot of mods will be ported over.I also hate the physical home button which was one of the reasons i took the s3 back to get the note. I do too wish the tmobile forum had more action but since tmobile came out with the note so long after at&t and then took it off the shelves im not shocked.But i love this phone
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So far, I am pleased with the original Note..... But a few quibbles I've noticed: It's a little jerky at times (not nearly as smooth as wife's GS3 running same OS)..... I figure it must be because only 1GB of RAM... Also on wifi calling it doesn't always hang up the phone and on occasion, hasn't let me answer an incoming call either.... Maybe jellybean will fix some of these issues? (assuming we get jellybean). Overall I'm pleased and am glad I did not wait for the Note 2 (screen will be too narrow IMO) I like surfing the web in portrait mode
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I might upgrade to the Note 2 because of this;
Wacom-designed stylus with 1,024 levels of pressure sensitivity, which is four times more than the original version.
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peacecorpsteve said:
So far, I am pleased with the original Note..... But a few quibbles I've noticed: It's a little jerky at times (not nearly as smooth as wife's GS3 running same OS)..... I figure it must be because only 1GB of RAM... Also on wifi calling it doesn't always hang up the phone and on occasion, hasn't let me answer an incoming call either.... Maybe jellybean will fix some of these issues? (assuming we get jellybean). Overall I'm pleased and am glad I did not wait for the Note 2 (screen will be too narrow IMO) I like surfing the web in portrait mode
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No way man. 1GB of ram is plenty. Gotta be something else. I have multiple devices, phones/tables, with 1gig of ram. The only reason there would be a lot of lag is because the stock rom sucks.
1 gig of ram is plenty

melcali said:
No way man. 1GB of ram is plenty. Gotta be something else. I have multiple devices, phones/tables, with 1gig of ram. The only reason there would be a lot of lag is because the stock rom sucks.
1 gig of ram is plenty
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I agree I have a TMobile note running Blackstar 6 no lag what so ever. I replaced touchwiz with Nova launcher and it runs like a dream. On a personal note I have not had any lag or had to force close other ram hungry apps in order to "speed things up"
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Humm..... Maybe I'm just too picky..... but at any rate, the Note definitely does not seem as fast or smooth as the GS3 (IMO)
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I absolutely love mine!!! I won't be upgrading to the Note 2, I just don't see any valid reasons to. Everything I've ever wanted on a phone...the Note has got it. Besides... I love the capacitive buttons are awesome when lit up in a dark room. I'm not a fan of the physical button. The only thing from keeping this phone has being labeled "perfect" is the lack of a notification light. :/
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Down load NoLED from the Play store. No root needed. Works great and I say even better than the LED that comes with the S3. With NoLED you know exactly what you missed.
When I first went to capacitive buttons from the HD2, I had thought that I missed them. Then I got the S3 and I knew instantly I missed the capacitive buttons.
Give NoLED a try and I think you'll be happy.
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I do wish the Note did some of the things the S3 does: Like video previews and HDR photos in the camera options. I know there are other apps that can do that but I like the stock of it.
The one thing I was extremely glad that Note doesn't do vs the S3 is the gallery previews. The S3 gallery shows every picture in a tile mode like preview, the Note shows them in a group mode preventing embarrasing moments if some one looks at your gallery.

LOL..... I hear you rosedog.... Hey not to change the subject (of videos/photos)..... But I downloaded "Dice Player"..... enables a smaller/floating video player window over top of what app you're running (just like the stock capability of the GS3).... It works pretty well, too
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Humm..... Maybe I'm just too picky..... but at any rate, the Note definitely does not seem as fast or smooth as the GS3 (IMO)
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You're not too picky. I traded my S3 for a Note a week ago. I def feel my S3 was much more snappy. Everything was just a bit smoother, quicker. Love the capacitive buttons and bigger screen, but miss my 2GB Ram and LED notification.
Will def upgrade to the Note 2 when it comes out.
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Hd2..... Glad to know it's not just me who notices the difference (typed while ignoring the voices in my head telling me to strangle the neighbor's dog) LOL
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peacecorpsteve said:
Hd2..... Glad to know it's not just me who notices the difference (typed while ignoring the voices in my head telling me to strangle the neighbor's dog) LOL
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Damn PEACE Steve your suppose to be peaceful
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illest..... Like many things in life.... I'm pretty sure that ship has sailed LOL
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illest..... Like many things in life.... I'm pretty sure that ship has sailed LOL
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Lol
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Download a custom ROM with jellybean. I'm on the liquid jellybean ROM and it's great.
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Happy with mine, not going to buy the Note 2, not enough upgrades to justify. I don't like that it is longer & thinner either. Love my note however wish it had a notification light and a stronger vibrate when on silent. Also am having a problem opening some facebook video (from app) My note downloads videos rather than open them!. Other than that--am extremely happy with my TMobile Note.

I've noticed that too on some videos. My phone starts automatically downloading the video that I'm trying to stream.
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BPRN said:
Happy with mine, not going to buy the Note 2, not enough upgrades to justify. I don't like that it is longer & thinner either. Love my note however wish it had a notification light and a stronger vibrate when on silent. Also am having a problem opening some facebook video (from app) My note downloads videos rather than open them!. Other than that--am extremely happy with my TMobile Note.
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Download noled and you got a sweet notification light for just about any notification. Works great and highly customizable.
I do believe the note 2 will def be a massive upgrade. JB stock, quad core cpu, 2Gb ram, just a few reasons why I'll upgrade as soon as it's out.
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