I'm just starting to learn about this sub-culture of smartphone modders. I started out with rotary dial phones a long time ago and I always dreamed of having a portable computer that you can carry around in your pocket and now we have smartphones. All my google searches led me to this website and the amazing gurus who develop and help regular people here. This is what technology is all about and it should be for everyone.
Looking forward to interacting with some of you and learning new tricks.
Best regards.
qu4k3r said:
I'm just starting to learn about this sub-culture of smartphone modders. I started out with rotary dial phones a long time ago and I always dreamed of having a portable computer that you can carry around in your pocket and now we have smartphones. All my google searches led me to this website and the amazing gurus who develop and help regular people here. This is what technology is all about and it should be for everyone.
Looking forward to interacting with some of you and learning new tricks.
Best regards.
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Welcome to XDA!
Thank you @orb_selektor - very kind of you to write.
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Hey there! I'm krassygnoll and I've been lurking for a little over a decade. As someone who tends to stay pretty private, I try to not make too much noise online. With that said, after attending some cybersec conferences and working in the business world it came to my attention that I need to socialize a bit more. So, after reading up on how to root my old kindle 3rd gen, I realized I needed to finally make an account to get the right tooling.
In high school iPhones were starting to get popular as well as phones like the original RAZR or Juke. I learned about this site from friends of mine who were trying real hard to theme their phones and brag about free apps they found. I instead spent my time breaking Windows and learning Ubuntu. As a tech enthusiast I tend to get excited and hack on or break anything new that I get my hands on, which lends well to my current goal of developing more secure IOT products (because most are terrible).
With that said, I have a rooted LG V30 I use as my daily driver, but it is starting to get long in the tooth. Looking at the f(x)tec Pro 1-X for a replacement, but trying to hold off for now. I've rooted some Shield TV's, an HTC Desire Eye (old phone), and some other basic phones for friends and family. I couldn't have done any of it without this forum, so thank you all so much.
With all that said, I'm happy to be here and will try to stay out in the sun instead of retreating back under my bridge.
I think I lurked XDA for 3 years before finally joining in on the conversation. Welcome!
Hello everyone! Long time lurker and finally hit an obstacle simply searching all of your great posts couldn't fix. I've been on android since my first smartphone while living in South Korea in 2010. I'm a tech savvy aircraft mechanic who built computers as a kid back when you had to manually find your own drivers. Getting ready to switch professions to the IT world with my upcoming military retirement. Looking forward to the interactions on here, hopefully bringing a few unique problems to be solved in the forums.
CBH60 said:
Hello everyone! Long time lurker and finally hit an obstacle simply searching all of your great posts couldn't fix. I've been on android since my first smartphone while living in South Korea in 2010. I'm a tech savvy aircraft mechanic who built computers as a kid back when you had to manually find your own drivers. Getting ready to switch professions to the IT world with my upcoming military retirement. Looking forward to the interactions on here, hopefully bringing a few unique problems to be solved in the forums.
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Welcome to XDA officially!
Glad to have an old timer around.
Thanks for the welcome! @orb3000
I'll try not to yell at the kids on the lawn, lol.
hello!
II's been a long journey , but I'm finally here! I've wanted to be here for quite a while, and I finally made the switch. I've got my first Android after owning a lot of phones, but all iPhones for the last 15 years. The first phone I owned was not an iPhone. It was a small phone that had snake and a space type game built in. I think it was a Nokia and it had an antennae on it. I had an awesome Samsung flip that played music unbelievably well. I had an HTC that came with a stylus. I had a sidekick and a rumour. Oh, but my first gadget was a palm pilot.
I'm here with a new zflip4. It's taking me some time getting used to it, but I'm learning. I love all the customization possible on an Android. I still don't know the difference between "themes" and "launchers" among other things, but I live that I can do so much more on an Android than an iPhone.
I posted question that I'm praying someone can answer. It involves an issue I'm having with settings-display- screensaver. I'm so confused!!
So, that's me, my phones, and why I'm here. I know I'm going to learn a lot here. Thank you for the chance to introduce myself and my zflip4 to all of you!
PS Help!!
musicbear said:
hello!
II's been a long journey , but I'm finally here! I've wanted to be here for quite a while, and I finally made the switch. I've got my first Android after owning a lot of phones, but all iPhones for the last 15 years. The first phone I owned was not an iPhone. It was a small phone that had snake and a space type game built in. I think it was a Nokia and it had an antennae on it. I had an awesome Samsung flip that played music unbelievably well. I had an HTC that came with a stylus. I had a sidekick and a rumour. Oh, but my first gadget was a palm pilot.
I'm here with a new zflip4. It's taking me some time getting used to it, but I'm learning. I love all the customization possible on an Android. I still don't know the difference between "themes" and "launchers" among other things, but I live that I can do so much more on an Android than an iPhone.
I posted question that I'm praying someone can answer. It involves an issue I'm having with settings-display- screensaver. I'm so confused!!
So, that's me, my phones, and why I'm here. I know I'm going to learn a lot here. Thank you for the chance to introduce myself and my zflip4 to all of you!
PS Help!!
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Themes are different looks of the device, it changes the icons, color, more.
Launchers are customized versions of the stock launcher with more features added.
musicbear said:
hello!
II's been a long journey , but I'm finally here! I've wanted to be here for quite a while, and I finally made the switch. I've got my first Android after owning a lot of phones, but all iPhones for the last 15 years. The first phone I owned was not an iPhone. It was a small phone that had snake and a space type game built in. I think it was a Nokia and it had an antennae on it. I had an awesome Samsung flip that played music unbelievably well. I had an HTC that came with a stylus. I had a sidekick and a rumour. Oh, but my first gadget was a palm pilot.
I'm here with a new zflip4. It's taking me some time getting used to it, but I'm learning. I love all the customization possible on an Android. I still don't know the difference between "themes" and "launchers" among other things, but I live that I can do so much more on an Android than an iPhone.
I posted question that I'm praying someone can answer. It involves an issue I'm having with settings-display- screensaver. I'm so confused!!
So, that's me, my phones, and why I'm here. I know I'm going to learn a lot here. Thank you for the chance to introduce myself and my zflip4 to all of you!
PS Help!!
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Welcome to the xda family.
Cheers.
Hi there!
ive been appreciating these forums from the sidelines for years. used to work for activision and build computers in middle school, now living in the woods of arizona but enjoy tech every once and awhile
i got a blackberry playbook to play around with, was kind of fun but also frustrating piece of equipment aha
now an asus t701 with keyboard is toying that i use help from you guys for
my other hobby is keeping my LG Dlite flip phone to still keep running
thanks!
Maka
Glad you officially joined XDA! Continue to enjoy the forums!
Cheers
Hello all,
I'm New Android Fanatic/ Tech Enthusiast. Ever since I was 8 years old I've taken apart My toys to learn how they work. Just to fix it or make it better!!!
I love building things and learning new stuff. My OCD gets the best of me sometimes but eventually I grow tired of it and find a new obsession.
Fast forward to now and I'm on my 3rd Android device that I've messed with and am learning how to fix!! Which has led me to this wonderful place of knowledge!!
So thanks for the opportunity and I will now dive into the deep end to learn how to swim!!!
Jakerz007 said:
Hello all,
I'm New Android Fanatic/ Tech Enthusiast. Ever since I was 8 years old I've taken apart My toys to learn how they work. Just to fix it or make it better!!!
I love building things and learning new stuff. My OCD gets the best of me sometimes but eventually I grow tired of it and find a new obsession.
Fast forward to now and I'm on my 3rd Android device that I've messed with and am learning how to fix!! Which has led me to this wonderful place of knowledge!!
So thanks for the opportunity and I will now dive into the deep end to learn how to swim!!!
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Welcome to XDA! Enjoy the forums, and let me know if you have any questions.