Why Android is better than iPhone.

LiNK666 said:
I want to install cyanogen mod on note 2. Is that possible?
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I am sure there are better ROMS. You can find info on youtube and the xda forums.
 
daught said:
I don't get it, with Android do you have to wait for the carrier to release it's own ROM? I see people waiting for the next ROM all the time. What's up with that? Why can't you just install Google's ROM or whatever some one else brews?
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The problem with the whole ROM thing that the Android guys don't like to talk about is that you need to be somewhat technically literate to do it. You tell your average joe blow that he needs to unlock his bootloader and root his phone and he'll look at you crosseyed. I'm somewhat tech literate, but even then I've semi bricked my One X and can't get it to work. Next the custom ROM's that will give any phone the latest version of Android are far from perfect. They're basically stock Android software that's ported to a specific phone. Go through the XDA forums for a specific phone and you're bound to see threads where one ROM kills battery, another is laggy, another the camera doesn't work right, etc. Some guy in his basement is not going to be able to build/troubleshoot a software on the same level as a manufacturer with thousands of software developers working 24/7.

The easiest, most stress free way, is just to wait for the carrier to release the software. Unfortunately that takes forever, or doesn't happen in the first place.

For Android, Nexus really is the way to go.
 
daught said:
Wouldn't the hardware manufacturer release its own ROM before the carrier?
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Normally it's the hardware manufacturer that drags their feet, not the carrier. My One X, HTC's flagship phone until very recently, still has no factory jellybean update. Neither does the S3 from what I know

What I would imagine happens is the hardware man. sorts out all the issues, then the carrier just dumps their branding and apps into it before releasing it to customers.

Edit: Even if you can get a stock ROM from the manufacturer, you still have to go through the same process as installing a custom ROM
 
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regder said:
Normally it's the hardware manufacturer that drags their feet, not the carrier. My One X, HTC's flagship phone until very recently, still has no factory jellybean update. Neither does the S3 from what I know

What I would imagine happens is the hardware man. sorts out all the issues, then the carrier just dumps their branding and apps into it before releasing it to customers.

Edit: Even if you can get a stock ROM from the manufacturer, you still have to go through the same process as installing a custom ROM
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Samsung plans to offer Jelly Bean in Q1 of 2013 for the Note II then the S3. But I wouldn't hold my breath...
 
nfq said:
Samsung plans to offer Jelly Bean in Q1 of 2013 for the Note II then the S3. But I wouldn't hold my breath...
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The thing that really annoys me is that Android 4.2 is already out, and most people don't even have access to 4.1. Jelly bean is only on 2.7% of Android devices (http://thenextweb.com/google/2012/1...-8-gingerbread-still-on-over-half-of-devices/)

This is insane

Edit: Based on the link above, the far majority of Android users (54%) are still using Gingerbread, a two year old OS.

Edit2: iOS6 was on 60% of iOS devices after one month (http://thenextweb.com/apple/2012/10...tion-starting-to-stabilize-but-still-growing/)
 
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LiNK666 said:
I want to install cyanogen mod on note 2. Is that possible?
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When i was thinking of getting an android device, and rooted...i would probably install(flash) cyanogen mod(CM10) on my device, since it is the only name i knew.

Well i did not flash that ROM, because it came to my knowledge....there is a lot of ROMs out there, for SPECIFIC devices too, since flashing the wrong ROM can potentially brick your device, but don't worry though, that's where XDA developers forum come in, you get your own SPECIFIC device sub-forum, where you can find your own device, and check out that device specific threads.

I got lucky with the ROM i chose(lots of reading though), and found that it is really stable, and the developer updates his ROM frequently(like 3-6 days).
I started with his Oct 26th build, he has Oct 28th, Nov 4th(i flashed yesterday) and he is talking about another release, maybe today or tomorrow.

The ROM i chose is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766684

and i know he does not have one for the Note 2, because he kinda hate it right now.

I was told to look for the big names or popular threads, with lots of activity.

Edit: i mentioned flash above, it means flashing a ROM,etc... onto a device, which is another word for install(IMO).
 
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Poser said:
When i was thinking of getting an android device, and rooted...i would probably install(flash) cyanogen mod(CM10) on my device, since it is the only name i knew.

Well i did not flash that ROM, because it came to my knowledge....there is a lot of ROMs out there, for SPECIFIC devices too, since flashing the wrong ROM can potentially brick your device, but don't worry though, that's where XDA developers forum come in, you get your own SPECIFIC device sub-forum, where you can find your own device, and check out that device specific threads.

I got lucky with the ROM i chose(lots of reading though), and found that it is really stable, and the developer updates his ROM frequently(like 3-6 days).
I started with his Oct 26th build, he has Oct 28th, Nov 4th(i flashed yesterday) and he is talking about another release, maybe today or tomorrow.

The ROM i chose is http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766684

and i know he does not have one for the Note 2, because he kinda hate it right now.

I was told to look for the big names or popular threads, with lots of activity.
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If its based off aokp youve got a bomb rom!
Yes Regder, valid points.

It's also planned obsolenscence on the part of certain manufacturers as well. And thats why i only want to buy Nexus devices or a device like the "Galaxy S(X)" series as they are widely popular and get tons of "coverage"
 
So I get CM10 up and running. What do I do now? Any suggestions?
 
I added 2 cents below....and made it simple for anyone reading via an App.

regder said:
The problem with the whole ROM thing that the Android guys don't like to talk about is that you need to be somewhat technically literate to do it.

Poser....True. But flashing is mad simple, and most Devs provide instructions in first post.
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]like this....[/FONT]

[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Make su[/FONT][FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]re you have CWM(clockworkmod)[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]MAKE A NANDROID(a backup of your device)[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Boot into recovery[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache, and wipe dalvik cache, then go into mounts & storage and format system!!!
(If already on AOKP JB/CM10 you should be able to just wipe cache & dalvik). [/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Flash ROM[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Flash Gapps(google apps)[/FONT]
[FONT=Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Reboot[/FONT]
You tell your average joe blow that he needs to unlock his bootloader and root his phone and he'll look at you crosseyed. I'm somewhat tech literate, but even then I've semi bricked my One X and can't get it to work.

Poser....Youtube videos galore, plus reading, and more reading, no one said that this was gonna be easy...At first!!!
I did receive help though.


Next the custom ROM's that will give any phone the latest version of Android are far from perfect. They're basically stock Android software that's ported to a specific phone.

Poser....Not true.... you can get a custom Rom, that just took out the bloatware(carrier stuff and samsung stuff), and thats it, very stable ROMs....plus you can build your own ROM, with some Android Kitchen, which i heard can be easy to do.


Go through the XDA forums for a specific phone and you're bound to see threads where one ROM kills battery, another is laggy, another the camera doesn't work right, etc. Some guy in his basement is not going to be able to build/troubleshoot a software on the same level as a manufacturer with thousands of software developers working 24/7.

Poser....Guess i got lucky!! because the ROM i am using, Has a FAQ, with fixes if your device have any hiccups, that help you take care of that specific issue.
I currently don't have an issue.


The easiest, most stress free way, is just to wait for the carrier to release the software. Unfortunately that takes forever, or doesn't happen in the first place.

For Android, Nexus really is the way to go.

Poser....True.
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regder said:
Normally it's the hardware manufacturer that drags their feet, not the carrier. My One X, HTC's flagship phone until very recently, still has no factory jellybean update. Neither does the S3 from what I know

What I would imagine happens is the hardware man. sorts out all the issues, then the carrier just dumps their branding and apps into it before releasing it to customers.

Edit: Even if you can get a stock ROM from the manufacturer, you still have to go through the same process as installing a custom ROM
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I am not following One X, But the Samsung Galaxy S3 does have Jelly Bean Carrier updates rolling out all of October in foreign countries, just not in North America Yet, i did hear one of the US carriers was suppose to get it in Oct, but did not follow up...and i heard Telus might be the first here, and i posted a link earlier that Rogers should late Nov.

that is the hold up, from my opinion also.

True.
 
regder said:
The thing that really annoys me is that Android 4.2 is already out, and most people don't even have access to 4.1. Jelly bean is only on 2.7% of Android devices

This is insane

Edit: Based on the link above, the far majority of Android users (54%) are still using Gingerbread, a two year old OS.

Edit2: iOS6 was on 60% of iOS devices after one month
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Android 4.2 is not out, maybe Nov 13th.
 
This seems like one of those "why did it take so long for something so obvious" moments.​
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[h=4]VMultra bundles USB hub, DVD drive, SD slot and 500GB HDD to form ultimate laptop peripheral[/h]
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While Velocity Micro announced the VMultra earlier this year at CES, it's only now ready for primetime. The VMultra combines a USB hub, an SD card slot, a DVD±RW drive and 500GB of storage into a surprisingly slim package that connects to any computer via USB 3.0. If you like, you can even fit your own 2.5-inch hard drive in the SATA III bay. You'll have to take out the included 500GB HDD first of course. The company intends this to be a "perfect all-in-one peripheral," especially for notebook travelers looking to lighten their luggage; perhaps to make room for things like "clothes." Each VMultra will cost you $199.99 and will ship starting November 12th.



http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/09/vmultra-all-in-one-peripheral/
 
Poser said:
VMultra bundles USB hub, DVD drive, SD slot and 500GB HDD to form ultimate laptop peripheral


vmultra01.jpg


While Velocity Micro announced the VMultra earlier this year at CES, it's only now ready for primetime. The VMultra combines a USB hub, an SD card slot, a DVD±RW drive and 500GB of storage into a surprisingly slim package that connects to any computer via USB 3.0. If you like, you can even fit your own 2.5-inch hard drive in the SATA III bay. You'll have to take out the included 500GB HDD first of course. The company intends this to be a "perfect all-in-one peripheral," especially for notebook travelers looking to lighten their luggage; perhaps to make room for things like "clothes." Each VMultra will cost you $199.99 and will ship starting November 12th.



http://www.engadget.com/2012/11/09/vmultra-all-in-one-peripheral/
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the ultrabook's best friend!
 
well you know if you want a macbook air but arent happy with its offering, but dont see yourself needing all the jibba jabba during the day on the go, 200$ is a good price for a 500gb multi-slot reader dvd writer
 
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