Alternately Settings->Applications->Manage Applications->Choose app and then click the uninstall button.
Taskiller is kind of unnecessary unless you really need to force close something and have no other way to do it. Android manages its own memory and services just fine and I haven't seen any sort of need for it. Actually I'd hate to have to use it, I was so tired of constantly having to micromanage open programs and data connections on my old WinMo every time I used it. Android just click home screen, power off display and you're done.
It's true that the performance is usually just fine without it and I don't micromanage which programs and such I switch off, I just like having the big "kill all" button on the home screen and when I'm done using the phone for a specific task, I just hit that and know that nothing I don't need is open.
I went with Handcent SMS, really liking the different pop-up and notification options in it.
Overall loving the HTC Hero so far. 2 questions though...
1, I've got a bigger micro SD card coming in the mail. Should I just pop the new one in, or copy all the files from the existing (HTC-installed) SD card first?
2, so whats better, Google Maps or Sprint Navigation?
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I would mount the card through the usb cable, copy everything to your computer, throw the new card in there and copy it back. As for navigation gmaps is far better at doing a quick local search but won't give vocal turn by turn directions.
If your Droid has a defect take that fucker back ASAP.30 day guarantee means no bullshit swapout with a brand new phone.
Can anyone tell me what the image codes that appear on the android network awards site are for? What reads them?
The barcode reader you can get for android reads them. Surf on your computer, run the barcode scanning app on your phone, center the code block in the scanner window and it will read it and prompt you to open the app page in the market.
So I'm guessing Google wants to give Droid the spotlight before starting to roll out 2.0 to other phones?
I'm guessing that Verizon gave Google a boat full of money in order to delay 2.0 showing up on any devices besides the Droid until after the holiday season.
So I'm guessing Google wants to give Droid the spotlight before starting to roll out 2.0 to other phones?
I'm guessing that Verizon gave Google a boat full of money in order to delay 2.0 showing up on any devices besides the Droid until after the holiday season.
I hope not, that pretty much fucks the whole idea behind the open handset alliance.
Can anyone tell me what the image codes that appear on the android network awards site are for? What reads them?
The barcode reader you can get for android reads them. Surf on your computer, run the barcode scanning app on your phone, center the code block in the scanner window and it will read it and prompt you to open the app page in the market.
Cool! It seems I have been downloading a whole crapload of cool apps. Which reminds me: how do paid apps work? When you buy them, are they linked to your Google account for re-download if you get a new phone?
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Can anyone tell me what the image codes that appear on the android network awards site are for? What reads them?
The barcode reader you can get for android reads them. Surf on your computer, run the barcode scanning app on your phone, center the code block in the scanner window and it will read it and prompt you to open the app page in the market.
Cool! It seems I have been downloading a whole crapload of cool apps. Which reminds me: how do paid apps work? When you buy them, are they linked to your Google account for re-download if you get a new phone?
Purchasing seems to work through google checkout.. I didn't have to configure anything when I bought BetterKeyboard.. it used my previously configured google checkout info..
I'm very impressed with Android and this phone overall..
Got HandcentSMS and was liking it. Except I started getting double notifications, like it was showing up and messenger was showing up. What did I do wrong?
How do I get a win computer (vista or xp) to recognize the droid device? It just shows up as removable disk and says there is nothing there. I have the card that came in the Droid in there. Thoughts?
Got HandcentSMS and was liking it. Except I started getting double notifications, like it was showing up and messenger was showing up. What did I do wrong?
How do I get a win computer (vista or xp) to recognize the droid device? It just shows up as removable disk and says there is nothing there. I have the card that came in the Droid in there. Thoughts?
Papuper answered the second one so I'll do the first. You just have to turn off notifications in the default messaging app. Should be in the settings somewhere.
I am very disheartened to learn that the droid shoals (or whatever the heck its name is) doesn't support voice commands issued via bluetooth headset. It's such a basic feature that it's almost a deal breaker for me. I think I agree with JAEF that virtual keyboards have gotten good enough that I don't really want a physical one.
Very excited to hear about the update of Sense UI to Android 2.0 though! Might end up going with sprint in that case. Do the hero variants have good bluetooth support? Last I heard the Dragon/Passion was possibly slated for a black friday release date, but I'm guessing we don't have any more information than that right now.
Are there even really any big improvements in 2.0? I can't seem to recall looking forward to anything in it.
isn't the google maps navigation 2.0 only?
Yeah, and it's definitely the "killer app" of 2.0. It's pretty damn amazing. Other than that, there are some very nice interface improvements, Exchange support, slicker/smoother apps and appearance... mostly Google Nav, though.
Facebook syncing is in. First time I booted up FB app it asked if I wanted to sync all or just the ones already in contacts. As no one was in there yet, just got it, I said all. Pretty cool and used the profile pic for the contact pic. Had to do some editing to add phone numbers to people who don't share that, but wasn't too hard.
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So wait, I won't see Android 2.0 on my HTC Hero until after the holiday season, while the Motorola Droid will have it for several months? Uhh...so much for an open platform I guess?
So wait, I won't see Android 2.0 on my HTC Hero until after the holiday season, while the Motorola Droid will have it for several months? Uhh...so much for an open platform I guess?
How does the Hero getting it months after the Droid change anything about Android being an open platform? The code is there, HTC has to port their modifications (namely Sense) to 2.0 and test it before the update can be released.
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GnomeTankWhat the what?Portland, OregonRegistered Userregular
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Because it reeks of some early exclusivity deal with Verizon and Motorola to get them the Android 2.0 code early, so they could have the Droid ready before other phone makers could get their phone specific stuff updated to 2.0. If HTC and Samsung had the same level of access to the code as Motorola, you would think it would behoove them to get their phones updated to using it at the same time as the Droid, otherwise Droid is the only Android 2.0 device on the market (big selling point).
If Google is giving exclusive early access to later version of the OS so phone makers can get first-to-markets, then that erodes users confidence in Google to provide an actual open platform.
Maybe that's not what's going on, but the shady as fuck mobile phone industry has me looking in dark corners for bad men.
Because it reeks of some early exclusivity deal with Verizon and Motorola to get them the Android 2.0 code early, so they could have the Droid ready before other phone makers could get their phone specific stuff updated to 2.0. If HTC and Samsung had the same level of access to the code as Motorola, you would think it would behoove them to get their phones updated to using it at the same time as the Droid, otherwise Droid is the only Android 2.0 device on the market (big selling point).
And what would they do to the existing hardware that the carriers already sell? They're running an older version of Android out of the box, carrier-specific customizations (if any) will likely need to be updated, training their employees for any new changes as needed for supporting their customers, etc. also need to be updated.
The fact is, as it stands now the Hero still isn't an Android 2.0 phone even if HTC had Eclair ready for release. What the carriers have now is an older version Android running on those phones and have a stable platform to support. The manufacturers can take their time getting the update ready, because as it is they were never obligated to give you the 2.0 update in the first place. When you decided to buy a Hero or other Android-based phone you picked it based on its current features with no guarantee of a platform upgrade. HTC could also release 2.0 for the Hero but your carrier isn't obligated to give it to you OTA.
Android 2.0's main selling feature for your average customer is probably the free navigation software, but the Droid's big perk to me is the upgraded hardware compared to existing Android handsets. The former is an advantage for Verizon since they charge extra for their GPS service, but if you're on Sprint like me GPS is free on a data plan (which is already cheaper than Verizon's plans) so that's not a big deal.
If Google is giving exclusive early access to later version of the OS so phone makers can get first-to-markets, then that erodes users confidence in Google to provide an actual open platform.
Maybe that's not what's going on, but the shady as fuck mobile phone industry has me looking in dark corners for bad men.
I'd wait until other members of the OHA start crying foul. Until then it's nothing but paranoia.
The source for Eclair isn't in the publicly available git repository, but I imagine that OHA manufacturers have insider perks. Motorola, LG, HTC, and Samsung were all founding members. HTC made the first Android development phone (HTC Dream) and the Google Ion (HTC Magic), so HTC is not likely to have been left in the dark.
FYI, the Android 2.0 SDK was made available last month.
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GnomeTankWhat the what?Portland, OregonRegistered Userregular
edited November 2009
Yah, I have Sprint, so I have Sprint Navigation for free. I am more worried about Android 2.0 from an apps development stand point (something I am just getting in to). As it stands, my Hero is Android 1.5, which is the suggest target for any new Android development anyway, so I guess I'm good for now. I was really hoping this would go the way of the iPhone model though, where all OHA handsets were able to get the latest versions of the OS, even if some features wouldn't work on that handset. Guess not.
Yah, I have Sprint, so I have Sprint Navigation for free. I am more worried about Android 2.0 from an apps development stand point (something I am just getting in to). As it stands, my Hero is Android 1.5, which is the suggest target for any new Android development anyway, so I guess I'm good for now. I was really hoping this would go the way of the iPhone model though, where all OHA handsets were able to get the latest versions of the OS, even if some features wouldn't work on that handset. Guess not.
Apple is the sole source of the iPhone's hardware and software, which is an advantage for being able to keep updates like that. For handset manufacturers they have to decide whether it is worth the time and money to keep their older handsets up to date and for how long. As shitty as it sounds, there is some incentive to stop updating old phones for reasons other than security and keep new features that come out with each OS update to new phones to keep people upgrading.
Then again, most users seem to update phones whenever they're eligible so maybe being good about keeping old hardware updated may make customers more likely to stick with the same manufacturer if they've been good about supporting their handsets.
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So, I'm thinking about getting the Samsung Moment, which just came out but only runs android 1.5 right now.
I don't know anything about Android and how customizable it is. Would I be able to update it to 1.6 or 2.0 myself? or will I have to wait for an official update?
Also, I'll be getting it as a christmas present probably. Are there any better android phones coming out on Sprint before the holidays? I hear people talking about "snapdragon" coming out soon, or something. I just don't want to get this right before the next huge android phone comes out, if one does, in the next few weeks.
Especially if the Moment was outdated before it launched because of its use of 1.5 still.
So wait, I won't see Android 2.0 on my HTC Hero until after the holiday season, while the Motorola Droid will have it for several months? Uhh...so much for an open platform I guess?
I'll place a wager that if you want to, you can flash it right now.
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GnomeTankWhat the what?Portland, OregonRegistered Userregular
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I don't want it that bad
Question about the Hero though. I just had a Zagg InvisibleShield installed on it, but I am also thinking of getting one of the thin silicon "bounce" protectors, because I tend to drop phones. With some quick Google searching, I didn't see anything that really fit what I wanted, they all seemed too bulky. The iPhone/iPod Touch have a ton of the thinner ones, but everyone and their grandmas dog is making accessories for that, so that makes sense.
Has anyone happened across an HTC Hero silicon cover that isn't bulky and terrible? This is the US Sprint Hero, not the European Hero with the funky chin.
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Taskiller is kind of unnecessary unless you really need to force close something and have no other way to do it. Android manages its own memory and services just fine and I haven't seen any sort of need for it. Actually I'd hate to have to use it, I was so tired of constantly having to micromanage open programs and data connections on my old WinMo every time I used it. Android just click home screen, power off display and you're done.
Overall loving the HTC Hero so far. 2 questions though...
1, I've got a bigger micro SD card coming in the mail. Should I just pop the new one in, or copy all the files from the existing (HTC-installed) SD card first?
2, so whats better, Google Maps or Sprint Navigation?
No man should have that kind of power.(Twitter)
http://www.fallout3nexus.com/downloads/file.php?id=16534
If your Droid has a defect take that fucker back ASAP.30 day guarantee means no bullshit swapout with a brand new phone.
The barcode reader you can get for android reads them. Surf on your computer, run the barcode scanning app on your phone, center the code block in the scanner window and it will read it and prompt you to open the app page in the market.
I'm guessing that Verizon gave Google a boat full of money in order to delay 2.0 showing up on any devices besides the Droid until after the holiday season.
I hope not, that pretty much fucks the whole idea behind the open handset alliance.
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Cool! It seems I have been downloading a whole crapload of cool apps. Which reminds me: how do paid apps work? When you buy them, are they linked to your Google account for re-download if you get a new phone?
Yup.
I'm very impressed with Android and this phone overall..
Got HandcentSMS and was liking it. Except I started getting double notifications, like it was showing up and messenger was showing up. What did I do wrong?
How do I get a win computer (vista or xp) to recognize the droid device? It just shows up as removable disk and says there is nothing there. I have the card that came in the Droid in there. Thoughts?
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You know, even though WET sucked, this picture makes a fairly decent wallpaper for my droid.
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Papuper answered the second one so I'll do the first. You just have to turn off notifications in the default messaging app. Should be in the settings somewhere.
Anything bad I should know about it before I go sign into my 2 year contract?
Also they(sprint) want to charge me $15 a month for tethering. Any way to get around that?
Very excited to hear about the update of Sense UI to Android 2.0 though! Might end up going with sprint in that case. Do the hero variants have good bluetooth support? Last I heard the Dragon/Passion was possibly slated for a black friday release date, but I'm guessing we don't have any more information than that right now.
isn't the google maps navigation 2.0 only?
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If Google is giving exclusive early access to later version of the OS so phone makers can get first-to-markets, then that erodes users confidence in Google to provide an actual open platform.
Maybe that's not what's going on, but the shady as fuck mobile phone industry has me looking in dark corners for bad men.
The fact is, as it stands now the Hero still isn't an Android 2.0 phone even if HTC had Eclair ready for release. What the carriers have now is an older version Android running on those phones and have a stable platform to support. The manufacturers can take their time getting the update ready, because as it is they were never obligated to give you the 2.0 update in the first place. When you decided to buy a Hero or other Android-based phone you picked it based on its current features with no guarantee of a platform upgrade. HTC could also release 2.0 for the Hero but your carrier isn't obligated to give it to you OTA.
Android 2.0's main selling feature for your average customer is probably the free navigation software, but the Droid's big perk to me is the upgraded hardware compared to existing Android handsets. The former is an advantage for Verizon since they charge extra for their GPS service, but if you're on Sprint like me GPS is free on a data plan (which is already cheaper than Verizon's plans) so that's not a big deal.
I'd wait until other members of the OHA start crying foul. Until then it's nothing but paranoia.
The source for Eclair isn't in the publicly available git repository, but I imagine that OHA manufacturers have insider perks. Motorola, LG, HTC, and Samsung were all founding members. HTC made the first Android development phone (HTC Dream) and the Google Ion (HTC Magic), so HTC is not likely to have been left in the dark.
FYI, the Android 2.0 SDK was made available last month.
Then again, most users seem to update phones whenever they're eligible so maybe being good about keeping old hardware updated may make customers more likely to stick with the same manufacturer if they've been good about supporting their handsets.
I don't know anything about Android and how customizable it is. Would I be able to update it to 1.6 or 2.0 myself? or will I have to wait for an official update?
Also, I'll be getting it as a christmas present probably. Are there any better android phones coming out on Sprint before the holidays? I hear people talking about "snapdragon" coming out soon, or something. I just don't want to get this right before the next huge android phone comes out, if one does, in the next few weeks.
Especially if the Moment was outdated before it launched because of its use of 1.5 still.
I'll place a wager that if you want to, you can flash it right now.
Question about the Hero though. I just had a Zagg InvisibleShield installed on it, but I am also thinking of getting one of the thin silicon "bounce" protectors, because I tend to drop phones. With some quick Google searching, I didn't see anything that really fit what I wanted, they all seemed too bulky. The iPhone/iPod Touch have a ton of the thinner ones, but everyone and their grandmas dog is making accessories for that, so that makes sense.
Has anyone happened across an HTC Hero silicon cover that isn't bulky and terrible? This is the US Sprint Hero, not the European Hero with the funky chin.