Just curious how many people here are new to Android?
I've noticed that there are Nook users who seem to be new to the forum. So, I am assuming that those new to NOOK are getting their first taste at Android or just never tinkered with your Android phones.
Myself, I've been with Android since the G1 and was using an Iphone 3gs prior to making the switch. Currently I have a HD2/Android, my wife has a Vibrant/ Eugene's Gingerbread and my daughter has a G1/Sparks Mod.
What about U?
I switched from iPhone to an Evo last summer, and sold my iPad around the same time (Apple's handling of the iPhone 4 antenna-gate turned me off to their company). I haven't looked back - Android is much more for me than Apple was, and the NookColor is a phenomenal tablet for me.
I never had apple products but got to play with them as I knew many people who did have it. They make a great product.
I am coming from an HTC Incredible, which is awesome. Personality wise. Android is right for me just as a PC is right for me over a MAC. for the price, this Nook Color experience can't be beat and the rooting and customizing is an awesome hobby!
NC is my first Android device. I did a fair amount of hacking with my DirecTivo which is also a Linux based hardware device.
Homer
Original Droid which I have had for a year... though it seems like longer (which made for some fun at my expense in another thread, lol.)
Android-x86 in some virtual machines and tested on a netbook and on a dual-core Atom system.
Now my phone is upgraded to a Droid 2 Global as well...
Still have the original Droid though, and loather to part with it.
iPhone owner here (jailbroken, of course).
After initial awe wore off, I didn't like my iPhone much anymore for its limitations, but after jailbreaking it and customizing it to my liking, I like it again. Always looked at Android devices with envy though. NC is my first, and I loved learning about ADB, rooting. I love Market and that I can sideload off-Market apps by just dropping them in Dropbox.
This is my first android as well. I've had the last three iPhones and loved them. But I consider them a communication device. The tablet arena had to be android for me so that I can integrate it into my job as an engineer. So far its been great! !!!!!!
get zooted with nook color
I'm new to android. Using a 3GS for my phone.
I am not new to Android. I have had the HTC Eris, LG Ally and currently I have the Moto Droid, which I love. So I am not new to Android and I have the original Nook which is rooted as well.
I am an NC owner because i was an android owner. Before this this, i had my droid incredible, and i loved the experience. Reading about what could be done with the NC, it was an easy choice to ask for it as a gift. I love this thing, and am more pleased with it than i thought i would be actually.
Learned how to root my HD2 a few months ago, and LOVE android! Coming from a blackberry, WM was driving me crazy. Blech!
I'd been drooling over my daughter's ipad, but when I learned about the NC, and the PRICE, well, gave myself a fun Christmas present. So much better than the ipad!
I've been an android user for about 10 months now. I also have a HTC Google Nexus One that is running CyanogenMod 6.1.1.
New to Android but did a lot of tinkering with my Tilt(Kaiser) and Touch Pro2 before I got my iPhone.
This is my first Android Device. Using it, I've actually decided that aside from the apps, Android was made for this screen size.
webOS is my OS of choice though.
I've had a slew of different Android phones from the G1 to the myTouch 3G. I currently have an HD2 that I've messed around with Android on. But my main phone ( and the phone that I always come back to ) is my iPhone 4...
I owned an iPad but sold it due to never using it, but when I saw the Nook color could be basically a fully functional Android tablet for $250 and it was much easier to hold than the iPad I had to buy one...
So far I'm very happy. I can't wait for full custom ROM's to become the norm...
I've had a Hero for quite some time, which I rooted and have flashed many roms to. I've been very happy with it, and was equally happy when I found out that I could root my book. Lovin' android.
Sent from my rooted Nook Color with XDA app
NC is the first Android device i offically own. But i've been a phone hacker (WM and iOS) for three years. My husband is an android guy so i hopped on the bandwagon and love it.
Sent from my XDA app on my Nook Color
I'm fairly new to Android, but sadly a Backflip was my first.
I started device tweaking back in palmpilot days as a kid, got an iTouch, thought it was okay, but then got the Backflip, loved the hardware, but the software wasn't worth it.
after that I got a captivate for free, and now my brand new nookColor (already rooted) might be getting 2.2 before my phone does. xD Happy day!
I owned the original nook, and the nookColor is a different beast all together, and is a nice cheap alternative to the Galaxy tab and iPads. and it seems to be bringing in new blood to the dev community.
wendellc said:
Just curious how many people here are new to Android?
I've noticed that there are Nook users who seem to be new to the forum. So, I am assuming that those new to NOOK are getting their first taste at Android or just never tinkered with your Android phones.
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New to Android yes, my last phones were the Wing/Tilt, all Rom-afied, an i <3'ed WM6.
I had figured since Android was google-ie it would be (no offense to Devs) *****ie, like no Emus for copyright reasons an so forth and thats what i used my phones for
After the phones died an seeing the ugly new WM i went to tablets for a Micro-mobile device an saw i had to settle for Android or pay 400+ for underpowered Windows.
After coming up on google voice, an app that takes away from cell phone companies, i looked into Android more and saw how Linux-ie-free-ranged it was and got the NC for Christmas.
The NC specs probably make it beastly-er (an help most stuff not work) but i fix PC so enjoy that helps it feel Linuxie an doesnt make me think of Mac stuff which i figured was googles intentions.
adunofaiur said:
This is my first Android Device. Using it, I've actually decided that aside from the apps, Android was made for this screen size.
webOS is my OS of choice though.
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A big x2 here
webOS is so much easier to navigate, but Adroid on a big screen is fantastic.
I just got this and was wondering what other models stuff ,if any, is compatible with this version and if there is any custom recovery out there for this one. Everything I have been finding is for the HD7. Any help would be appreciated!
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I wanted to follow up on this as well, I just got this same Tablet for a really nice price, and honestly hate all the bloatware ASUS has installed on this Tablet, it really does slow down the performance. Aditionally, are there any nice ROMs out there performance wise? I am just looking to use this for basic tasks and social media stuff as a college student.
Bumping so i can enjoy my xmas present with a better performance
Currently using a Lenovo K10 Tab with Helio P22T chipset and looking to buy a Yoga Tab from the same brand. Anyone with any experience of Lenovo Yoga Tabs?
I haven't tried those specifically, sorry. But If you don't mind second hand there's tons of older generation I pads out there for very fair prices and since Apple is constantly updating their IOS getting one a few models older doesn't really hinder you at all, in my opinion.
Anyway, good luck and hope you find what you're looking for either way!
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I haven't tried those specifically, sorry. But If you don't mind second hand there's tons of older generation I pads out there for very fair prices and since Apple is constantly updating their IOS getting one a few models older doesn't really hinder you at all, in my opinion.
Anyway, good luck and hope you find what you're looking for either way!
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Thanks for the assistance and good wishes mate. I think I would go for Lenovo Yoga Tab 11 that comes with a Mediatek gaming chipset. Would be a good thing for gaming.
It may be a little late but i've been rocking an Alldocube iPlay40 and its great for multimedia and web browsing, Im not much for gaming but tried genshin impact and didnt encountered any issues either. Unlocking bootloader and root available, also roms are starting to come out. Good quality in general.
I am particularly not using that, but one of my friend is positive for Lenovo Yoga Tab 11. it gives a nice experience.
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I am particularly not using that, but one of my friend is positive for Lenovo Yoga Tab 11. it gives a nice experience.
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Yeah, this is a nice option and I had my experience with this mediatek-powered tab. Works well for gamers as well.
I'm someone who likes to get the best out of my computer hardware. I love Linux mint, and still have a Windows computer. I line Android phones, and tablets, but sometimes the software goes unsupported after some time and then drastic steps must be taken to keep using the hardware. That is my interest in xda. Looking forward to modding my Nvidia shield tablet k1. Cheers!, B
Linux Mint brings you lots of pleasure. I really don't understand why Windows keeps its popular position. Hope you'll have a nice time here on XDA. It brings you to all parts of the world with extreme expertise.
Just learn how to use it .....
Enjoy a nice stay in a wonderful new week
I don't have a heavy technical background but I am a huge open source fan who also likes to thinker with (older) (Android) devices.
Like trying to give them a new lease on life. Also in general an upcycle/recycle fan and an heavy vintage audio & hifi fan (I repair and restore).
I've allready put custom roms on old Samsung tablets. The oldest (and smallest) one is now used to control my raspi dacs with Moode Audio (connected to vintage audio gear/setups off course...). Before that I used like an old eee pc with linux for that purpose...
My first visits and searches on XDA were for an Chinese smartphone (Umi Z1) which served me well and an crappy Chinese tablet (BMXC YS900) but until this day I didn't find any way to root them (nor custom roms) to like revive or repurpose. I should do a new search here...
Very recently I also bought and installed an Chinese android head unit in my car and I would like to tweak it a little to my personal flavour. So again, it led me to XDA . And I allready found some info on codes here...
Greetings from Belgium on a cold saturday night. Winter is almost at the door I think...
Great introduction! Welcome to XDA and continue to enjoy the forums!
Keep warm! Cheers