# Official Android thread **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [October 28, 2009, 8:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430 "2009-10-28T08:05:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 117
**Author:** ![TsiTalon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tsitalon/32/5012_2.png) [@TsiTalon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TsiTalon)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2012, 6:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/2321 "2012-03-29T06:52:39Z")
> [@Tunerfreak](#): > > because android developers either dont know about it or didnt implement it. push notifications are sort of new in android and not many people know there is an API that google created that does push notification. it is used in the gamil app to notify when you have a new email. I have looked at google’s push notifications and it does not look hard at all so the only reason for it not being implemented is people must not know about it I would hope the developers at Facebook or Zynga are capable of using a simple api. It just baffles me that these apps are push in iPhone and not on Android. I know Android is capable of push, since all google apps and twitter use them (just to mention a few). I just get upset that its not more widely used. It would make things way nicer. edit: I think I read somewhere that Android 2.2 was the first version with push. Is it possible Facebook, Zynga, etc. don’t want to code more than once so they just make them not push since there is still a large % of the market pre 2.2? ---
**Author:** ![KuntryQuestTSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kuntryquesttsi/32/5010_2.png) [@KuntryQuestTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KuntryQuestTSi)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2012, 6:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/2322 "2012-03-29T06:57:26Z")
I wish facebook would sync with my contacts. I assumed there would be a fix for this by now, bbbbuuuutttt nnnnnnnnnooooooooooo. ---
**Author:** ![TsiTalon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tsitalon/32/5012_2.png) [@TsiTalon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TsiTalon)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2012, 7:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/2323 "2012-03-29T07:08:56Z")
> [@KuntryQuestTSi](#): > > I wish facebook would sync with my contacts. I assumed there would be a fix for this by now, bbbbuuuutttt nnnnnnnnnooooooooooo. It’s because Facebook is mad at Google, not because of technology. Damn politics. ---
**Author:** ![KuntryQuestTSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kuntryquesttsi/32/5010_2.png) [@KuntryQuestTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KuntryQuestTSi)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2012, 7:11am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/2324 "2012-03-29T07:11:59Z")
> [@TsiTalon](#): > > It’s because Facebook is mad at Google, not because of technology. Damn politics. I did read that someplace, its the fact that it deosent work that get me, if it wasn’t there I wouldn’t care lol ---
**Author:** ![TsiTalon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tsitalon/32/5012_2.png) [@TsiTalon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TsiTalon)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2012, 7:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/2325 "2012-03-29T07:17:54Z")
I think on Android 4+ its not even there. ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2012, 8:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/2326 "2012-03-29T08:36:08Z")
> [@TsiTalon](#): > > Could you get it to me brand new for $230? It would have depended on your plan. Good luck though if you cant get it activated (4G phones can be a bitch sometimes requiring multiple SIM cards) or want to return it. ---
**Author:** ![TsiTalon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tsitalon/32/5012_2.png) [@TsiTalon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TsiTalon)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2012, 11:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/2327 "2012-03-29T11:48:08Z")
> [@Geehee](#): > > It would have depended on your plan. Good luck though if you cant get it activated (4G phones can be a bitch sometimes requiring multiple SIM cards) or want to return it. Just got it activated, it was a bitch. Love the colors on this damn thing! Still think its weird to hold. I hope I get used to it ---
**Author:** ![TsiTalon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tsitalon/32/5012_2.png) [@TsiTalon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TsiTalon)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2012, 4:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/2328 "2012-03-30T04:48:06Z")
Found a couple things while researching the new Nexus phone I just activated. Hope it helps someone. Push notifications on Facebook for Android > **[Facebook Push Notification Fix. Try these simple steps!](https://androidforums.com/threads/419920/)** > > Here you go guys... This is a tutorial on how to get "Push Notification" to your Android phones. Google won't do it - so someone else did. I'm not the... Facebook Contact Sync [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ro.weednet.contactssync&feature=search\_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsInJvLndlZWRuZXQuY29udGFjdHNzeW5jIl0](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ro.weednet.contactssync&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDEsInJvLndlZWRuZXQuY29udGFjdHNzeW5jIl0). ---
**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2012, 3:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/2329 "2012-03-30T15:50:47Z")
ok phone nerds here is the deal… im on sprint right now and ive had an evo 4g for quite some time however as of late i fucking HATE the touchscreen keyboard and want a physical keyboard but i have no idea what i should get. i text/email/tweet nonstop i would prefer to stay android but am open to suggestions and i would also like to buy the phone outright vs sign another 2 year contract. i feel like people who currently have a phone like this are jumping ship for the iphone so i may be able to score a phone on the cheap used. what should i look into and what should i stay away from??? ---
**Author:** ![08GT500](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/08gt500/32/5417_2.png) [@08GT500](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/08GT500)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2012, 6:35am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/2330 "2012-03-31T06:35:10Z")
^crackberry ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2012, 9:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/2331 "2012-03-31T09:01:44Z")
the bold touch is a great option. ---
**Author:** ![traumadog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/8baadc/32.png) [@traumadog](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/traumadog)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2012, 6:03pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/2332 "2012-03-31T18:03:23Z")
> [@ProgRocker](#): > > I’d check out the Razr Maxx before you switch, if you’re really against apple products. Spam has one and the battery life is great. It’s 2.3 right now but ICS is coming down the peak and should be available before summer. 4.0.3 is soak testing now… and there are reports of the Razr/Razr Maxx getting ICS on 4/4/12. ---
**Author:** ![TsiTalon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tsitalon/32/5012_2.png) [@TsiTalon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TsiTalon)\ **Post date:** [April 2, 2012, 8:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/2333 "2012-04-02T20:28:05Z")
the nexus is amazing! I take back all negative comments about Android. 4.0 is so polished. I love it! ---
**Author:** ![Z28pr0jekt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/z28pr0jekt/32/5393_2.png) [@Z28pr0jekt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Z28pr0jekt)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2012, 12:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/2334 "2012-04-03T00:12:39Z")
Sorry if I missed it but how is the Razr? I’m up for a new 2 year and looking to upgrade from my droid x. ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2012, 3:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/2335 "2012-04-03T03:50:51Z")
You’ll probably want to look at the RAZR MAXX. Great battery life, should be running ICS by the end of the month. ---
**Author:** ![Spam16v](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/spam16v/32/5287_2.png) [@Spam16v](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Spam16v)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2012, 5:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/2336 "2012-04-03T05:34:38Z")
I’m getting 18 hours on average before it says plug me the fuck in with my razr maxx, that’s gps on, screen set to auto, no attempt at optimization at all. Streaming pandora on 4G all day, in my car, at the gym, etc. NFG ---------- Post added at 08:34 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:33 AM ---------- > [@traumadog](#): > > 4.0.3 is soak testing now… and there are reports of the Razr/Razr Maxx getting ICS on 4/4/12. I’d cum after I got over the frustration of figuring out where everything went and deleted all the bloatware if that was true. ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2012, 5:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/2337 "2012-04-03T05:53:55Z")
Yep supposedly next week for ICS for the RAZRs. 18 Hours with all that activity is ridiculous. My Galaxy Nexus is like “fuck off I’m going to bed” after like 6 hours on 4G…no streaming, or nothing. I have it on CDMA only. ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2012, 6:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/2338 "2012-04-03T06:51:01Z")
> [@Z28pr0jekt](#): > > Sorry if I missed it but how is the Razr? I’m up for a new 2 year and looking to upgrade from my droid x. Got plenty in stock… 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Z28pr0jekt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/z28pr0jekt/32/5393_2.png) [@Z28pr0jekt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Z28pr0jekt)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2012, 12:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/2339 "2012-04-03T12:53:33Z")
Correct me if I’m wrong, the Razr Maxx is only different from the Razr in battery size and memory correct? ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [April 3, 2012, 1:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/2340 "2012-04-03T13:21:44Z")
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