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[brandonwh64]

Originally Posted by 1Kurgan1

So looking to you guys for a tablet suggestion, since this seems to be the place to be for Android information. Looking for a decent tablet for $200 and less (not opposed to looking at used either). I know absolutely jack about these things, the better half wants to pick one up for reading ebooks, I wouldn't mind it for internet surfing and maybe picture browsing. So throw me some suggestions here, I was looking at Kindle Fires, but I hear the hardware is a bit dated and that there are some quad core tablets out there (ooo wouldn't mind getting my hands on them), but those might be out of my price range, so just curious to hear whats out there and the difference in performance (if its really noticeable with such simple tasks on these tablets.

I just rooted a kindle fire the other day with vanilla ICS and it was very nice!

[1freedude]

Originally Posted by Crap Daddy

Google Nexus 7

You got, or suggestion for 1kurgan1?

If suggestion, might be a touch small.

I suggest at least 8.4" and stay away from china no name brands. Alot of peeps at work want me to tune them up, but the support from Dev community isn't there. And I'm not a dev, just an optimizer.

Also check out the tablet owners clubhouse.

[Crap Daddy]

My post was a little too short. I'm surprised though that this launch was not covered here at TPU (or maybe I missed it). It was a suggestion for 1kurgan1 as he said specifically that he needs a 200$ tablet. Nexus 7 is available for preorder there in USA, it sports a quad Tegra 3 and against all the cons (like no microSD and maybe the 7 inch screen) the price is unbeatable. It is the first tablet that I might consider buying.

[InnocentCriminal]

I've finally received my (international) Samsung Galaxy SIII - if I think it is fast now, I'm looking forward to seeing Jelly Bean and hopefully the Linaro code running on it.



Happy Days!

[1freedude]

Linaro...holy shit its fast. And bacon slippery.
Did you sell the SGS?

[t_ski]

Originally Posted by 1Kurgan1

So looking to you guys for a tablet suggestion, since this seems to be the place to be for Android information. Looking for a decent tablet for $200 and less (not opposed to looking at used either). I know absolutely jack about these things, the better half wants to pick one up for reading ebooks, I wouldn't mind it for internet surfing and maybe picture browsing. So throw me some suggestions here, I was looking at Kindle Fires, but I hear the hardware is a bit dated and that there are some quad core tablets out there (ooo wouldn't mind getting my hands on them), but those might be out of my price range, so just curious to hear whats out there and the difference in performance (if its really noticeable with such simple tasks on these tablets.

HP Touchpads can be had cheap, and have not seen much mine couldn't do. Running ICS on it now (CM9), which is way better than GB (CM7). From what I've read, there hasn't been much out there for apps that could actually take advantage of quad-cores.

[theonedub]

Been playing with 4.0.4 on my Galaxy Note since yesterday, pretty impressive so far (waited for official, haven't flashed since WinMo days).

Anyone already rec their Nexus 7 and have some initial impressions to share?

[(FIH) The Don]

just got my old galaxy tab 7" again, gonna flash it tomorrow when i get the usb cable for it, its old, but fun anyway

[1nf3rn0x]

Any hopes of the S2 getting JB? I really hope Samsung doesn't desert the S2, considering its still one of the biggest sellers.

If they don't. Like WTF. The Nexus S is getting the update for fucks sake.

[Mussels]

Originally Posted by 1nf3rn0x

Any hopes of the S2 getting JB? I really hope Samsung doesn't desert the S2, considering its still one of the biggest sellers.

If they don't. Like WTF. The Nexus S is getting the update for fucks sake.

custom roms ftw. thats how i have ICS on my S1... and its based on a nexus ROM, so i may get JB too.

[InnocentCriminal]

Originally Posted by Mussels

custom roms ftw. thats how i have ICS on my S1... and its based on a nexus ROM, so i may get JB too.

People have got JB working somewhat on the SGS, so I expect you'll see it.

[gopal]

Join Me IN I have a android 4.0.3[{(Karbonn Smart Tab 1)It is only available in India}It is a cheap branded tab]
Need any graphics contact ME

[scoutingwraith]

I skipped on buying the Sensation and caved in and ordered the Galaxy Nexus from Google. Cant wait.

[1Kurgan1]

Just got my Kindle Fire in the mail, looking at how to root it right now then get ICS. Not sure where I want to go from there, got some reading to do I guess.

[brandonwh64]

Well it looks like for me that another one bit the dust. I am just gonna wait out til sept 24 and get my upgrade.

FML!

[digibucc]

finally upgraded my og evo was waiting for the galaxy s3 but after two weeks on backorder i went with the htc evo lte. it was more a necessity as my og evo stopped ringing sms, alarms, etc worked fine, but no matter the settings or rom it simply wouldn't ring, and the power button had gone wonky as well.

so now i've got the lte - it'z crazy that this thing is bigger, faster, and has more memory but is thinner and much, much, MUCH lighter. it's taking some getting used to.

happy though, now i've got native ICS and a device that can run it well. i don't even think i will root anytime soon, no real reason to atm.

[brandonwh64]

Ok digi is going to hook me up with his old HTC evo but I will need some help with Jr's knowledge to get it activated on verizon (its sprint) There is a way cause I have seen a couple of videos on people that have done it.

[JrRacinFan]

Just say the word we can get it going.

[brandonwh64]

Originally Posted by JrRacinFan

Just say the word we can get it going.

Thanks Jr, I am on vacation right now but If you get time, search around for some how too's on how to do this. if I cannot find out I may ask Digi if its ok to trade it for a verizon phone on the forums

[t_ski]

I want to put ICS on my Droid Incredible. Anyone know a good, stable rom that allows everything to work (camera included)?

[Mussels]

Originally Posted by t_ski

I want to put ICS on my Droid Incredible. Anyone know a good, stable rom that allows everything to work (camera included)?

just look around for MIUI variants that support your phone. someone always ports it to each model.

[t_ski]

Like this one?

http://forums.miui.us/showthread.php...-ICS-(6-1-2012)

What's special about MIUI?

[digibucc]

miui is an aosp rom, which basically means it takes google's open source release and patches, updates, skins it, etc, to make a fully functional rom that is compatible with many devices.

compare that to cyanogen mod for example, which is normally a hacked version of a rom released by a specific carrier for specific devices. it is less cross compatible than miui, but it does have the advantage of being made for specific devices, so if you have one of them it should run well.

[Mussels]

MIUI is a big, multi device ROM. its well tested, and gets lots of bug fixes on a regular basis.


CM as digi said is based on hacked roms, so the support often isnt there, if it doesnt work right it may never get fixed.


also, MIUI has shittons of added features. 'firewall' for white/blacklisting contacts (so you can block your ex or that idiot who prank calls at 3am), random things like that i cant even name because i've been using it for so long i cant actually recall the stock ROM

[1nf3rn0x]

Ok my predicament here. I don't give two shits about this phone but wanting to flash for little brother as he smashed his phone screen when it dropped out of his pocket.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=1626281

Trying to flash this. The phone currently has an infinite boot loop from an old rom.

I wipe EVERYTHING. Then try flash the zip. This is what I get.
Install from sdcard.
Opening update package.
Verifying update package.
E: Missing file: extras/app/VideoEditor.apk
E: Verification failed.
Installation aborted.

Da fuq.