Can use any micro-usb. It is the standard charging port for all smartphones. only apple doesn't follow.


This post has been edited by gmhafiz: Feb 11 2011, 12:55 AM

Read this http://www.macrumors.com/2010/08/05/europe...ard-in-january/

Apple still does not comply. damn arrogant!

Maybe got stain on the screen

yes, that's the i9000, the international galaxy s

oh, and also welcome to the lowyat forum!

//offtopic
wth they put galaxy s at the bottom?

This post has been edited by gmhafiz: Feb 11 2011, 02:17 AM

just read the FAQ in v12 and 13

addon: there's always the search function

This post has been edited by gmhafiz: Feb 11 2011, 02:31 AM

if you have root explorer, just replace the bootanimation.zip in the /system/media/ folder

- yes, very comparable to iphone4.
- maybe out simce june/july kot
- galaxy s2 may be announced at MWC this 13 feb. but don't know when it'll be released in msia.

i thought i scratched mine too, a big one . but later i realized it was just a stain!

your mod looks really nice!

This post has been edited by gmhafiz: Feb 11 2011, 02:46 AM

will try later. looks interesting.

thank god that android uses linux and not windows. no matter how many apps you install, it won't slow down your phone

Just wait for tomorrow when samsung will announce galaxy s 2. they'll announce shipping date too (hopefully). then you can make your decision.

nokia + wp7 = still fail. they should have gone to android.

nokia's stock price dropped 14% in 2 hours. their employees protest in their office in finland. Looks like only iOS and android will rule the mobile scene.

but some do. which is why I dl screenshot app.

Got it although the screenshot app has a bit more flexibility., it doesn't matter much.

let's wait till tomorrow and see what samsung will announce. I'm interested to see how their exynos chip will fare against tegra2.

exynos = sony ex ???

Ah now I remembered ampache. I have used it before. Their interface has not changed at all since I forst use it.

First, you need to install an apache server and mysql. easiest way is too install xampp http://www.apachefriends.org/en/xampp-windows.html

Then only can you install ampache. It works by acting as a web server. It streams music over the internet. To setup is more technical.

if you need one, buy now. if can wait, better wait for next-gen phone

check if you have LbsTestMode.apk in /system/app folder

About the camera discussion. I don't mind not having led flash. Even if you have one, taking pictures with led flash in the dark will not give you a good picture after all. Let say, you are going to a concert. You will bring your compact camera to take photos. Certainly not with your phone.

IMO, camera in the phone is useful for quick snapshots like barcodes, announcement on bulletin board, cute kids thieves, etc. For proper photography, get a good compact camera/dslr.

good, can watch fringe first. anyway, did you managed to install ampache?

I'm looking for a good music streamer using wifi. do you know any good software to do that?

quad core gpu!

on device encryption!

wait what, really?

ipad = app launcher
android honeycomb = proper tablet OS

But it really boils down to what your needs.

I meant galaxy tab 10.1, not the original tab. I prefer functionality, which is why I like android platform.

selling price = not announced
launching date = heard rumors that they will be available this month in europe and asia!

Android and iOS have different priorities.
Software:
Android = have more features and by giving users flexibility
iOS = Give excellent user experience at the expense of closed ecosystem

Hardware:
Google: None, relegated to phone manufacturer.
Apple: Make excellent industrial design (with the exception of the antennagate)

Take an example of galaxy S. They could have gone to using YAFFS for file system like the rest of other smartphones. But they chose their own buggy RFS(retarded file system). Fortunately, the Nexus S uses ext4. Maybe google engineers wanted that better file system to be used in their phone. Hopefully galaxy S II will use ext4 as well.

The above example shows why seprating software and hardware can be a bad thing. Samsung knows next to nothing when it comes to software (slow touchwiz, RFS). Their expertise lies on the hardware (super amoled screen, thin build)

Apple OTOH, with a closed ecosystem designs both software and hardware, which makes their phone to be integrated well.

IMO, the success of iphone lies to sleek marketing (brilliant TV ads), their app store and industrial design. Most people buys iphone because they trust the brand. The average joe and jane doesn't know a thing about the specs.

For slightly more technical people actually does their research before making informed decision and see which phone suits their needs.

OIC, now I know the limitation of a jailbroken iphone. I think I know how apple thinks. "If you give users the freedom, they will bonk the system".

I'd like to comment about bugs. While it is true that there is no single OS is bug free. It depends on how they react when a bug is found.

For example, when a bug is found in microsoft windows, bug response time is slow because fixing bug is only microsoft's job. To add insult to the injury, they accumulate all security update to the first Tuesday every month!

Linux on the OTOH, is an open source software where the code is open and developers from all over the world can see, When a bug is found, a patch can be uploaded by anyone immediately. Look how fast the development of firefox (another open source software). Android also has a bug tracker where software developers can discuss to add new features and fix bugs. This reduces the time from a bug found to the time it is fixed. This is why Linux is way more secure than windows. Not because it is bug free, but the way they handle the situation. You can't prevent a earthquake, it's how you organize yourself for the resque mission.

So, don't fret about the bugs in android. It's linux after all

I look forward to this healthy dialog (or is it offtopic? )

1. The earlier version lags very badly. The updated firmware (the froyo 2.2.1) eliminates almost all the lag.
2. Battery is bigger than iphone4. Moderate use can last all day long.
3. yes, custom firmware unleashes the power of android of the phone. Samsung does not do a good job oon software front.
4. updates are through samsung's software, Kies, for updates.
5.
- For gaming, iOS is still better. It'd take a few months before we see more quality games for android.
- For media, galaxy s is superb, can play any media.
- Browser: android's browser is a bit faster, has flash 10.1. iOS doesn't have.
- While iOS by itself is very simple, on android, there are a lot of customization that can be made, at the expense of less polished out system. (geeks don't make good UI)
- buying high-end smartphone is a very expensive investment. I would suggest having both devices on yor hand and make informed decision.


iphone = for people not wanting to think much and enjoy for using the phone, and it just works.
andoid = for people who likes to play around with customizations and enjoy for using the phone

Wait till there's news about availability of sgs 2 till next month. There's rumor that it will be available this month for europe and asia. No idea if sgs2 will use gorilla glass as well but for the rest of the specs, sgs2 beats the first iteration.

My advice, wait for sgs2.