Android Phone owners thread

[KarmaKiller]

^agreed.
I run mostly on edge also, works fine. I think it was faster then my previous sprint phone.

[AIpha]

Maybe there should be a G1 "Post your Apps" Thread. ;P


I'm looking for a good GPS app. Currently have andnav but it's not exactly what I'm looking for, anyone have recommendations?

[OrphanShadow]

Holy mother of god! The 1.5 update just landed on my handset and the difference is staggering!!

The UI has been redone to an extent, the camera is now usable, improved bluetooth features, more responsive and smooth animations...it rocks, seriously.

Also, on-screen keyboard.

[AIpha]

Originally Posted by OrphanShadow

Holy mother of god! The 1.5 update just landed on my handset and the difference is staggering!!

The UI has been redone to an extent, the camera is now usable, improved bluetooth features, more responsive and smooth animations...it rocks, seriously.

Also, on-screen keyboard.

Lucky...it's not here in the U.S yet

[xguntherc]

ohh I can't wait. It should start rolling out to the US as of May 6th.. and it will take all of may for everyone to get it. I'm hoping a big city like mine being in VEGAS gets the update somewhat soon. I can't wait for stereo Bluetooth. and Now it will sync with my truck better.. Voice Dialing I was missing.

Anyways for anyone that wants to read some more info on Cupcake (aka update 1.5) here is a good read that I saw.

http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-...1.html#addcomm

I'll let you all know when I get my update. Also a few reviews down on that link a guy named Chris Muk gives a great review of the new update.

[xguntherc]

Also AI. how are you liking your phone.

some apps that I really like are DRAW! with the ! also like papijump. get that. um i like toggle Wifi. great app to toggle wifi on and off with 1 touch. the same guy makes toggel wifi, bluetooth. and others. it's great.

Also, This has really, Really helped my battery life. I restart my phone EVERY single morning while it's charging. I power it down and back on about 10 minutes before I leave to work. and that resets everything to start my day. and my battery is still at 85% when I get off work at 5.. unless I use the browser and wifi all day.

Restarting it every day was by FAR the biggest improvement in battery life for me.

[AIpha]

Originally Posted by xguntherc

Also AI. how are you liking your phone.

some apps that I really like are DRAW! with the ! also like papijump. get that. um i like toggle Wifi. great app to toggle wifi on and off with 1 touch. the same guy makes toggel wifi, bluetooth. and others. it's great.

Also, This has really, Really helped my battery life. I restart my phone EVERY single morning while it's charging. I power it down and back on about 10 minutes before I leave to work. and that resets everything to start my day. and my battery is still at 85% when I get off work at 5.. unless I use the browser and wifi all day.

Restarting it every day was by FAR the biggest improvement in battery life for me.

I love it so far, love the apps, keyboard, and touch screen.it's a bit more interactive than my Sidekick was lol. Yeah, I have the slide 2.0 app. It seems that if I talk to someone on the phone while it's on, my notification ringtone doesn't work. I'll look into that papijump, I've seen a few reviews that say it's worth getting. Do you use anything for GPS? Do you have a power manager or anything?

[xbanhxbaox]

any idea when the official release date for cupcake is in the U.S.? i need the over the air update since my sdhc card crapped out on me a couple weeks ago.

[KarmaKiller]

No idea on the release date for the update.

And one thing I've noticed. I've had my phone for a while (within the first couple weeks they were out) and back then, ALL the apps were free. I'm sure it was more of a beta testing thing, but if you don't update the apps, they stay free.
I'm still using the power manager, and several other apps that are pay for apps, but I still get them for free.
So if you find one that's free, and you like it, just don't update it and it will continue to be free.

And how come everyone's sdhc cards are dieing? I've had a 8Gb card since the second day I had this phone, still works like a champ.

[xguntherc]

yes the OTA update for cupcake aka 1.5 firmware update has already started OTA in the united states. t mobile also said it should take most of may to reach all of the USA G1 users.. so hopefully we all start getting it soon..

also, only some apps are free and end up costing money. i read reviews and check online before i update in case it changes from free to trial. but some updates are needed so just look first to make sure ur not updating to a trial version

also AI. i had the trial power management, but i can do it without buying it so i uninstalled it. like i said i restart my phone every single morning and that has been the single biggest saver of my battery life. so i dont need a power manager.. also i have never used slide 2.0 i will look into it. as far as gps. i dont use anything. the google map that is stock on our phone works great. hit menu. my location. and it will follow u real time down the road.. it doesnt say when to turn. but works fine 4 me. try it out

hopefully i get the OTA 1.5 update this week. i sure hope so

Edit* I also got the Full cover Invisible Shield Monday night. so it's been almost 48 hours and all the bubbles are starting to leave. it looked really bad at first, and I thought I was going to need to take it back and have them redo it. but it's starting to look good now. It's a little shiny. and the screen feels different so sliding your finger feels weird. but nothing bad.

The invisible shield looks like some nice stuff. It will protect the phone. I'll probably keep it. but not sure yet.