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HalfSmokes · « **Reply #500:** December 06, 2013, 02:30:46 PM »

I just got 4.3 on my s3- even more undeletable bloatware and some is now unhidable- if apple can make a decent size screen I'm done with android until the carriers loose control over updates

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #501:** December 06, 2013, 02:34:30 PM »

so if you have a notice that something has downloaded in the notification window, why in the hell can't you tap on it to open it?

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #502:** December 06, 2013, 02:39:45 PM »

finally lock screen widgets- except it's just the samsung clock, the same one as before, apparently they're reserving actual functionality for the S4 and note 3

Nathan · « **Reply #503:** December 06, 2013, 02:41:34 PM »

Quote from: HalfSmokes on December 06, 2013, 02:30:46 PM

I just got 4.3 on my s3- even more undeletable bloatware and some is now unhidable- if apple can make a decent size screen I'm done with android until the carriers loose control over updates

Quote from: HalfSmokes on December 06, 2013, 02:34:30 PM

so if you have a notice that something has downloaded in the notification window, why in the hell can't you tap on it to open it?

Quote from: HalfSmokes on December 06, 2013, 02:39:45 PM

finally lock screen widgets- except it's just the samsung clock, the same one as before

http://www.cyanogenmod.org/

The Chief · « **Reply #504:** December 06, 2013, 02:45:19 PM »

imref - while fragmentation is an issue, that bit about developers is nonsense. You'd be hard pressed to find anyone running anything below 4.x these days, there aren't any significant differences to mention within the 4.x family from a developer standpoint.

It's like saying that the lack of iOS 7 support for the 3GS and iPad 1 are a big developer problem.

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #505:** December 06, 2013, 02:47:37 PM »

Quote from: Nathan on December 06, 2013, 02:41:34 PM

http://www.cyanogenmod.org/

I figured it out, apparently, I can't have an encrypted phone (requiring password) and lock screen widgets (only workout password/pin)- freak you samsung

The Chief · « **Reply #506:** December 06, 2013, 02:52:33 PM »

I think that's actually a core Android restriction, but don't quote me on that.

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #507:** December 06, 2013, 02:53:29 PM »

Quote from: The Chief on December 06, 2013, 02:52:33 PM

I think that's actually a core Android restriction, but don't quote me on that.

http://forums.androidcentral.com/samsung-galaxy-note-3/319298-lock-screen-widgets-note-3-missing.html

it seems like it's touchwiz specific

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #508:** December 10, 2013, 04:00:35 PM »

http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57615107-94/ubuntu-touch-os-wins-its-first-smartphone-partner/

looks like there may be a nerdier mobile OS on the way (granted there is firefox, but there is no firefox thread to post in)

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #509:** December 12, 2013, 01:22:55 PM »

http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/12/11/developer-changelog-android-4-4-2-kot49h-hides-app-ops-and-fixes-flash-sms-attack/

good thing my phone will never see 4.4.2

GburgNatsFan · « **Reply #510:** December 12, 2013, 01:31:54 PM »

Just updated last night.

Quote from: HalfSmokes on December 12, 2013, 01:22:55 PM

http://www.androidpolice.com/2013/12/11/developer-changelog-android-4-4-2-kot49h-hides-app-ops-and-fixes-flash-sms-attack/

good thing my phone will never see 4.4.2

Nathan · « **Reply #511:** December 12, 2013, 02:15:07 PM »

Not sure when they made the switch over, but the 12/11 nightly of CyanogenMod 11 is on 4.4.2, I flashed it last night. On my "unsupported for KitKat" based on what google says Galaxy Nexus.

imref · « **Reply #512:** January 30, 2014, 08:57:12 AM »

with Google selling off Motorola Mobility to Lenovo, there are pretty much two Android phone makers left (Samsung and Lenovo) as HTC collapses.

http://www.zdnet.com/lenovos-motorola-mobility-purchase-seals-htcs-fate-7000025786/

maxrum · « **Reply #513:** January 30, 2014, 09:29:35 AM »

Also LG. They made last two Nexus phones which are really good.

Nathan · « **Reply #514:** January 30, 2014, 12:24:48 PM »

Quote from: imref on January 30, 2014, 08:57:12 AM

with Google selling off Motorola Mobility to Lenovo, there are pretty much two Android phone makers left (Samsung and Lenovo) as HTC collapses.

http://www.zdnet.com/lenovos-motorola-mobility-purchase-seals-htcs-fate-7000025786/

I'm not sure I agree with that article. There isn't any "loss" of a maker, just a change in owners. HTC had a down year but they're still making well received phones, like the One. It wasn't long ago that Motorola was "dead" but here they are now supposedly one of thee biggest android phone manufacturers.

HalfSmokes · « **Reply #515:** January 30, 2014, 12:31:10 PM »

maybe with lenovo, they'll have expandable memory, or maybe I'm the only person who refuses to consider a phone without it

Terpfan76 · « **Reply #516:** February 12, 2014, 08:23:58 PM »

I just got my first Android phone, the LG Flex. Pretty cool so far.

PowerBoater69 · « **Reply #517:** March 30, 2014, 06:41:50 PM »

HTC M8, getting one of I can keep my unlimited data.

GburgNatsFan · « **Reply #518:** March 30, 2014, 08:35:21 PM »

I'm not sure how great the unlimited plan is. I swear to God they throttle my bandwidth. My kids' 2G plans seem to run faster.

Quote from: PowerBoater69 on March 30, 2014, 06:41:50 PM

HTC M8, getting one of I can keep my unlimited data.

UMDNats · « **Reply #519:** March 30, 2014, 08:36:07 PM »

Quote from: PowerBoater69 on March 30, 2014, 06:41:50 PM

HTC M8, getting one of I can keep my unlimited data.

i have the HTC M8, great phone

PowerBoater69 · « **Reply #520:** March 30, 2014, 09:16:43 PM »

Quote from: GburgNatsFan on March 30, 2014, 08:35:21 PM

I'm not sure how great the unlimited plan is. I swear to God they throttle my bandwidth. My kids' 2G plans seem to run faster.

Maybe they do but I stream Pandora all day at work.

GburgNatsFan · « **Reply #521:** March 31, 2014, 03:40:53 PM »

That doesn't seem to suffer too much. Maybe it's just my creaky old phone.

Quote from: PowerBoater69 on March 30, 2014, 09:16:43 PM

Maybe they do but I stream Pandora all day at work.

JMW IV · « **Reply #522:** April 02, 2014, 07:24:00 AM »

I finally..finally get a phone that has google now.

Jebus i love it.

Nathan · « **Reply #523:** May 13, 2014, 09:07:45 PM »

Just ported my number from a Gnex on Verizon to a Nexus 5 on Straight Talk (got an AT&T Sim card). So much more responsive.

saltydad · « **Reply #524:** May 13, 2014, 09:26:33 PM »

I now have something at least close to modern in a smart phone. Droid Razr M running 4.1.2. As soon as I figure this mother out I'll be fine. !st mistake- synching to my PC for music. Damn thing filled up the phone's memory and now I can't update any apps. Have to go through and remove them one by one. But I really like it so far.