Droid

MightyBobo · 04-01-2010, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by G Fo12ce

I didn't read through all the pages but I've been looking into a phone upgrade. I came accross 2 phones coming out soon that use Android 2.1. The HTC EVO4 (who makes the google phone) and the Samsung Galaxy S (which uses an LED screen like thier new TV's). Both look pretty sweet and possible Iphone competitors.

I'd get the Evo4 in a heartbeat if I had sprint, and I had WiMAX in my area (which I do).

theDreamer · 04-01-2010, 07:21 PM

The EVO4 is basically the HD2 but running Android 2.1 (the way I think it should be). The Samsung phone I have yet to see outside of conventions so no official specs yet.

MC · 04-01-2010, 09:26 PM

has anyone gotten the 2.1 over the air yet? i saw the link for the forced update but just wondered if the OTA roll out has started

Trips · 04-01-2010, 09:43 PM

Negative here, on the West Coast

MightyBobo · 04-01-2010, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Triple's

Negative here, on the West Coast

Just do the manual way if you want it bad - takes 10 minutes, max...

Trips · 04-02-2010, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

Just do the manual way if you want it bad - takes 10 minutes, max...

Just forced it to update! Thanks Bobo

Here's a link to those that may want to do the same

[How-To] Force the Official Android 2.1 Update for the Motrola Droid (ESE81) - Android Forums

jikhead · 04-02-2010, 11:44 AM

I plan on getting either the N1 or HTC Incredible. Never ever, will I buy an Apple product.

G Fo12ce · 04-02-2010, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

I'd get the Evo4 in a heartbeat if I had sprint, and I had WiMAX in my area (which I do).

Ya I have AT&T currently. I'm pretty late in the game getting internet on my phone, don't have it at the moment but I'm finding lots of times where I wish I did. About 2 years ago I was going to bump up my plan and get an iPhone (me and my wife) until I was completely turned off by AT&T BS plans. For example if your work place does business with them a lot of times you can apply a code to your account to get a discount on your bill (15-20% or whatever). We have it. Once an I phones becomes the primary phone on an account all that kind of stuff goes out the window and you have to use all thier hiked plans for that phone. Now that I hear Verison is getting the iPhone I want to see what kind of comepetiton happens and see if they get new/good Driod based phones on AT&T. If they don't I may switch networks.

Also I read that HTC EVO4 is 4G capable and its supposed to be insane fast for internet use. I think they said Sprint is upgrading some major markets.

SoCal 370Z · 04-02-2010, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by G Fo12ce

For example if your work place does business with them a lot of times you can apply a code to your account to get a discount on your bill (15-20% or whatever). We have it. Once an I phones becomes the primary phone on an account all that kind of stuff goes out the window and you have to use all their hiked plans for that phone.

Your discount was removed due to AT&T's agreement with Apple and the iPhone. Had you chosen another smartphone you could have kept your discount.

MightyBobo · 04-02-2010, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by G Fo12ce

Also I read that HTC EVO4 is 4G capable and its supposed to be insane fast for internet use. I think they said Sprint is upgrading some major markets.

WiMAX IS 4G lol.

Furthermore, not all 4G is the same...Verizon's is called LTE...

HKYStormFront · 04-01-2010, 11:25 PM

^^^ yup, this.

HKYStormFront · 04-05-2010, 04:44 PM

i've enjoyed having 2.1 but my dad has been having some major issues with his phone. it may or may not be related to the 2.1 update (over the air not forced). yesterday it kept going to some kind of screen that looked like a diag screen. i followed the steps to force the 2.1 update but instead of resinstalling it, i just reset it that way and it's worked fine since. anyone else had this issue? i think it might have been one of his apps causeing the issue, not specifically the 2.1 update

MightyBobo · 04-05-2010, 05:39 PM

Nope, no issues with 2.1 here. I did the do-it-yourself method, btw.

m4a1mustang · 04-05-2010, 06:01 PM

Battery usage really seems to have improved with the update.

nuTinmuch · 04-05-2010, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Battery usage really seems to have improved with the update.

Seconding this. I've had to charge my phone nightly since I got it, forgot to charge it last night and it still isn't in the red yet.

04-01-2010, 07:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
theDreamer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 30,879 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 4211	The EVO4 is basically the HD2 but running Android 2.1 (the way I think it should be). The Samsung phone I have yet to see outside of conventions so no official specs yet. __________________ theDreamer's Z // Fast Intentions // Uprev // GTM // HKS // TEIN theDreamer's Silvia // URAS // GREDDY Houston Zs // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram

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jikhead Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 425 Drives: 09 370Z Blue 6spd Rep Power: 184	I plan on getting either the N1 or HTC Incredible. Never ever, will I buy an Apple product. Last edited by jikhead; 04-02-2010 at 11:47 AM.

04-01-2010, 11:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 53	^^^ yup, this. __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

04-05-2010, 04:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
HKYStormFront A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Greer, SC Posts: 14,954 Drives: 06 Frontier SE 6spd Rep Power: 53	i've enjoyed having 2.1 but my dad has been having some major issues with his phone. it may or may not be related to the 2.1 update (over the air not forced). yesterday it kept going to some kind of screen that looked like a diag screen. i followed the steps to force the 2.1 update but instead of resinstalling it, i just reset it that way and it's worked fine since. anyone else had this issue? i think it might have been one of his apps causeing the issue, not specifically the 2.1 update __________________ Patrick // 06 Frontier 6spd Nismosis // Mods: Uprev Tuned @ Z1 Motorsports: 257whp & 292 ft lbs 09 Pontiac G8 GXP // M6 // Sunroof // Tint... For now

04-05-2010, 05:39 PM	#13 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 53	Nope, no issues with 2.1 here. I did the do-it-yourself method, btw. __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

04-05-2010, 06:01 PM	#14 (permalink)
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