Just talked to TMobile, and as I said I'm thinking about abandoning them for the iPhone they credited me $100 toward the Nexus One. (my plan all along) I am now on a Loyalty unlimited talk plan with 300 texts ($50), and with the Nexus I'd add web for another $20. If I buy the phone outright this would save $600 over 2 years compared with the iPhone.
HOWEVER, I am concerned that Google has their tentacles all throughout the OS, and I want to take all measures to stop that. I particularly don't like their search query tracking (I use ixquick) and their nav app, as their privacy policies are atrocious.
I guess installing a dev-modified firmware would void the warranty? Does the bootloader need to be modified? What else?
Where is the best place to find a selection of firmwares? How about open-source apps? What else would be handy?
I hear that HTC has some sort of 'phone home' function. How to neuter that?
I have a friend with a Droid, and was surprised to find that voice quality is poor. How is voice quality on the Nexus One?
What good is Wifi? Is it that you can use that when available, not using up 3G bytes? Anything else?
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Whoa, that's a lot of questions... I'll answer the least controversial first.
The microphone quality is very high. Due to the noise cancelling microphone on the back, your voice will come through very clean and crisp to whatever is on the other end.
What good is WiFi? Well it's WiFi, if you would prefer to use your home network instead of 3G, do it. Typically you'll save battery power if the access point is nearby since the WiFi chip will need to push less power to the antennas. And of course, no data will be monitored or billed through WiFi since it's not t-mobile's network.
As far as roms goes, I always recommend Cyanogen as the first mod since it's well known and has the largest community. Once you're comfortable with flashing new roms, go and experiment with the others.
Now here's the hard part, you seem to be very concerned about your privacy. You may not even want an android phone since a lot of your configuration, contacts, location, and other things are stored in the "google cloud". You won't be changing much by changing search engines.
So really, all of this discussion is moot if you don't want any of your information in the cloud.
If you want a phone to use as a dealer phone...this location tracking beast is not for you.
Kinda the same for all smartphones tho, meh. Can't hide anywhere these days.
The iPhone is no better in terms of account info and location tracking.
One thing I'd mention is that you would be surprised by how many apps in the app store from apple are tracking your location. Now I'd be willing to bet this is fairly innocuous and simply used for usage statistics. But everything from the maps app to NY Times to word games access your maps.
Android marketplace is very explicit about what information each app can and will have access to before you install it.
In terms of cloud storage and google knowing your info, any mobile device will be able to sync settings and info for any account you want to use on it. I wouldn't run around thinking iPhone is more secure just because it syncs your info through iTunes and not OTA.
Can you say paranoid? As far as I know, there isn't any custom ROM for people that are paranoid about being tracked for statistics.
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Can you say paranoid? As far as I know, there isn't any custom ROM for people that are paranoid about being tracked for statistics.
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Lmao yea this person seems very paranoid but for what? I don't see y. Like other posters have stated the iPhone is just as bad maybe even worse. Just Becuz Google can track your location doesn't mean its a bad thing. But the voice on this thing is great and clear. The WiFi I used is faster than my 3G so I connect whenever possible. Too many questions to answer each one
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This dude sounds like either a paranoid schizophrenic or a criminal. Either way he needs help, but not from the xda community. He doesn't even understand what WiFi is, and it's 2010 for ****'s sake! Also, wrong forum section. Mods, please move (or, preferably, delete) this thread.
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This dude sounds like either a paranoid schizophrenic or a criminal. Either way he needs help, but not from the xda community. He doesn't even understand what WiFi is, and it's 2010 for ****'s sake! Also, wrong forum section. Mods, please move (or, preferably, delete) this thread.
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Can you say 'oblivious'?
A couple of you are ignorant, willing to just hand over your 200 year old Constitutional rights for some meager security promised by The Machine. Tucked in sweetly at night, while you're robbed in your sleep of valuables you didn't even know you had. I'm not even bothering to discuss this issue further with those couple of uneducated serfs bent over for the corporatocracy.
I sure hope there are firmware developers with more sense than petard, xXJay_RXx, and especially Part Four. Spare me your inconsequential Jackass Judgmentalism.
In general I'll not be using the apps of that-search-engine-everybody-uses. Removing them forthwith, in favor of whatever GPL open-source apps there are available for various functions. Using self-contained nav software like CoPilot or TomTom. If I didn't need nav, it'd be Opie all the way.
I know what wifi is, Idiot. I am asking what use it is on a mobile in consideration of mobility and the security problems, as I used to be a cracker and know what can be done. My inference is that it can be used as a substitute for 3G at times to save data bandwidth, but I asked the question open-ended so as to not limit possible answers.
Has anyone here understood my questions besides damentz, joshlusignan, and knight4led. (Thanks so far BTW) Def agree about the iPhone. Had doubts about Android until I did some research.
Hello ...... Is there any way to install android on hd7 with windows os?.....
Can somebody help me plz?
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I will try to NOT hurt your feelings, but...
Do you have problems using the search function? From this perspective it looks like that.
If you want android so bad, sell the HD7 and buy any phone with android that fits your needs.
You are now a part of a long lists of "users" that bought the HD7 because they wanted to install android on it, just to get PWN:crying:, because it will never be android on this phone, also the collective you are now part have a severe brain malfunction that causes the avoidance of the SEARCH function within the XDA website.
If you think this is offensive, it's more offensive for US to read the same stupid question again and again...
WP7 & Andoid
Hi. No offense, dear faustolg, Direphoenix wants to be just informed. Can be got from a friend HD7, but WP7 only does not fit for him.
For instance, I am procured this phone because I have become accustomed in the past for WinMobile and I wanted to return to this platform. However, despite considerable quantity applications for WP7/8 they still can not compete with Android and that lacks me many Apps, to which I was accustomed on WM but on WP they were do not yet migrated.
It's just so much.
A brief background in regards to me or my credibility, in regards to hacking firmware. For starters, if anyone reading this remembers before the iPhone they had the first iPod touch. I was jail-breaking the very first thing after I opened it. From there my interest in removing any parental governing and/or controls off of mobile tech of all kinds was all I wanted to do. I had that first-gen iPod decked out with all kinds of side-loaded ROMs and damn near every NES game on an emulator...
Hey everyone, I’m brand new to android and android head units too. I have a 2016 Vauxhall/Opel Vivaro X82 which is the same as a Renault Trafic, Nissan NV300, Fiat Talento depending on where you are. I’m in Northern Ireland.
Anyway, I’ve had this van for 4 years and it has the factory fitted DAB head unit (no nav) which never really worked very well and the Bluetooth support of Apple was crap. I use an iPhone, don’t shoot me!
So, someone showed me an android head unit they have in their car and I thought yes, I need one of those for the van. Sadly, not knowing much about them I bought one from eBay. It’s a vertical screen type which suits the van perfectly. I’ve got it all fitted and working retaining steering wheel controls etc. I’ve a few questions and issues with it I’m looking for guidance with but I’ll do that in the relevant places.
Thanks for looking!
piehole1983 said:
I use an iPhone, don’t shoot me!
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A warm welcome to XDA! I hope you'll always get the support you require. Don't hesitate to contact the moderators team in case of any site related question or if assistance is required; however, for technical support our very knowledgable members are better suited.
And nobody would shoot you. XDA even has an iPhone related forum:
Apple iPhone 12
The Apple iPhone 12 is a 6.1" phone with a 1170x2532p resolution display. The Apple A14 Bionic chipset is paired with 4GB of RAM and 64/128/256GB of storage. The main camera is 12+12MP and the selfie camera is 12MP. The battery has a 2815mAh capacity.
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piehole1983 said:
I’ve a few questions and issues with it I’m looking for guidance with but I’ll do that in the relevant places.
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Did you already explore this forum? Maybe a good place to first search for solutions to your issues or to place your questions afterwards?
Head Units
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Hi All!
I'm quite new android games developer. I'm looking for developers community feedback on my first "serious" project.
So, as I'm keen on brain teasers I wanted to create some puzzle game. I've started my research and found out one of old style games called Freeways. So I thoutght that I can improve it from design and car behaviour perspective.
For last couple of weeks I have few thousands of downloads but very few feedback!
And I don't know should I upgrade it further or there is no chance to find my audience....
I've spent like 1 year to make it and absolutly dissapointed that there is now feedback from players. Should I start another project? Another 1 year?
Please advise... Thank you in advance!
Link to my game is here:
Motorways mind logic puzzles - Apps on Google Play
Stack the states in brain teaser IQ puzzle. Memory & thinking car traffic maze.
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WYSIWYG.
Feedback, yes well here you go...
Looks like a data miner to me
No reason to know my precise location or browser history, share with 3rd parties or for me not to have the option to delete collected data.
I wouldn't even install it... based on that alone.
The games I have are all firewall blocked
My favorite apps have zero permissions and never request internet service. They are also some of the best.
Hi Blackhawk! That's a feedback already. This is set up of ads mediation I'm using. Probably it stops other users aswell. Probably I need to find another mediator
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Hi Blackhawk! That's a feedback already. This is set up of ads mediation I'm using. Probably it stops other users aswell. Probably I need to find another mediator
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I know you want sponsorship and to generate revenue. I can understand that. It's a tough business. Poweramp has a good business model and is one of my few gladly paid for apps. A lot of bang for the buck and nothing comes close to it for a stand alone music player.
Unfortunately from a user prospective that degree of data mining is potentially harmful. Personally I won't tolerate it... no app is worth that. All social media and shopping apps are banned from my devices. Done that for a decade now. One of the first things I targeted when I started using Androids.