# 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:** 78
**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:** [May 4, 2011, 7:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/1541 "2011-05-04T07:53:29Z")
> [@Joe](#): > > What are you doing with the Atrix? Our Phone tech told us the Sprint guy would buy back our phones for $50 a piece. I told him that’s highway robbery, especially a brand new Atrix and an iPhone 4. If it was up to me I’d gladly sell it to you if you were interested, the phone is fucking bad ass. I’ll have to see what they want to do though. ---
**Author:** ![jay\_g](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jay_g/32/111288_2.png) [@jay\_g](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jay_g)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2011, 9:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/1542 "2011-05-04T09:22:27Z")
Gingerbread probably wont be out till late '11 or early '12. The latest update on the atrix has bumped upload speed 3x-4x. I don’t push yahoo so that doesn’t matter to me. Battery life has been pretty consistent, usually 2 days out of a charge. Still love the phone after a few months. ---
**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:** [May 4, 2011, 9:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/1543 "2011-05-04T09:32:48Z")
drag racing game is awesome haha ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2011, 9:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/1544 "2011-05-04T09:58:22Z")
> [@ProgRocker](#): > > Our Phone tech told us the Sprint guy would buy back our phones for $50 a piece. I told him that’s highway robbery, especially a brand new Atrix and an iPhone 4. > > If it was up to me I’d gladly sell it to you if you were interested, the phone is fucking bad ass. I’ll have to see what they want to do though. Nice, let me know. I’d give at least $60 :lol: ---
**Author:** ![turbociv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2011, 3:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/1545 "2011-05-04T15:16:48Z")
is anyone tethering there phones? I would like to have internet access at my shop. Tried to get PDAnet but apparently verizon already squashed that. It looks like I cam download it to my computer and then to my phone? Anyone using this? ---
**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:** [May 4, 2011, 6:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/1546 "2011-05-04T18:04:24Z")
I used it once a while back on my brothers computer. He connects wireless and I didn’t have the driver yet. Used PDAnet to tether my phone to his computer and it actually worked nicely. If You’re connecting laptops and stuff at the shop, it will probably get real slow, real quick. PDAnet does require a client on both the phone and computer in order to work. A [INSERT CARRIER] hotspot might be a better solution. ---
**Author:** ![Garick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/8797f3/32.png) [@Garick](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Garick)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2011, 7:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/1547 "2011-05-04T19:05:37Z")
pdanet definitely still works on my droid I’m sure you can still download it somewhere. USB tethering is included in 2.2 and seems to be available but its not working for me atm. ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2011, 7:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/1548 "2011-05-04T19:28:29Z")
Get PDANet, start with the PC client and install on ur phone from there. Make sure USB Debugging is enabled ---
**Author:** ![BOBBYGRV](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ed8c4c/32.png) [@BOBBYGRV](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BOBBYGRV)\ **Post date:** [May 4, 2011, 7:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/1549 "2011-05-04T19:39:11Z")
x545435434 on PDAnet. I use it when i go out of town and it works awesome with my laptop. ---
**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:** [May 5, 2011, 5:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/1550 "2011-05-05T05:30:34Z")
Well despite being standoff-ish about going from the almight Atrix to the Epic, it’s actually not too bad. The Epic is indeed running 2.2.1, and works much better with exchange then the Atrix…MUCH better. The Samsung UI is however less desirable. I quickly switched over to the Zeam launcher for a more minimal and faster interface. The phone also cam preloaded with a bunch of shit apps (to be expected), it came with a lot more bloatware than I expected. I guess I’ll be rooting it after all. The physical keyboard is actually quite nice and easier to type with than the original Droid’s. The phone itself is large, thicker and taller than most phones on the market. I haven’t really tried out the camera yet, so I can’t really comment on it. I’ll probably do a better review on my actual website. ---
**Author:** ![jabbu](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jabbu/32/7446_2.png) [@jabbu](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jabbu)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2011, 5:38pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/1551 "2011-05-05T17:38:44Z")
Anyone upgrade from a incredible yet? What did you go with? Right now i’m looking at thunderbolt, dinc2 or galaxy. ---
**Author:** ![turbociv](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dfb087/32.png) [@turbociv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbociv)\ **Post date:** [May 5, 2011, 6:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/1552 "2011-05-05T18:39:20Z")
I had to install pda planet on my pc and brought the drivers to my shop computer and on my personal laptop and so far I’m very impressed. I installed version 3 apparently it blocks verizon from seeing the tether. Either way it works great amd wish I knew about it a long time ago. ---
**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:** [May 8, 2011, 6:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/1553 "2011-05-08T18:51:16Z")
So I picked up the G’Z one commando from GeeHee. I’m liking it so far. coming from the casio C721 to a rugged smart phone I rather impressed. I haven’t had it n my pool yet, but I have been playing around with some of the cool stuff thats on it. One thing that is bugging me… I can’t get my notification tone to change. I have changed it in settings and its making the same sound. Other than that :tup: ---
**Author:** ![Tunerfreak](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tunerfreak/32/7427_2.png) [@Tunerfreak](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tunerfreak)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2011, 8:00pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/1554 "2011-05-08T20:00:19Z")
> [@KuntryQuestTSi](#): > > So I picked up the G’Z one commando from GeeHee. I’m liking it so far. coming from the casio C721 to a rugged smart phone I rather impressed. I haven’t had it n my pool yet, but I have been playing around with some of the cool stuff thats on it. > One thing that is bugging me… I can’t get my notification tone to change. I have changed it in settings and its making the same sound. > Other than that :tup: notification for what? if its a text message you change it in the app ---
**Author:** ![JDMSIR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jdmsir/32/7376_2.png) [@JDMSIR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JDMSIR)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2011, 8:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/1555 "2011-05-08T20:10:12Z")
> [@sobo](#): > > As far as sprint… > > Epic 4g is the only way to go. The software is much better than the HTC evo’s. Also, the screen is almost as big, the screen is definitely better resolution, the camera on the epic smokes the Evo’s and ontop of all of that you get a KEYBOARD! > > Oh, and don’t a be a puss; root your phone. I’ve never once had to use a warranty on any phone. That eliminates all the bloatware and you can upload whatever rom you feel fits you best. > > I could not believe how much better my Samsung was than the HTC. > > Proof? You can have my Evo for free. The thing is not even worth it’s weight in scrap. I will take that evo for free ---
**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:** [May 9, 2011, 4:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/1556 "2011-05-09T04:24:56Z")
> [@Tunerfreak](#): > > notification for what? if its a text message you change it in the app I can change the ringtone, but only to VZW pre loaded gay whatever is on the phone. I can’t seem to set a custom ringer, like a song or a sound. ---
**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:** [May 9, 2011, 4:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/1557 "2011-05-09T04:31:01Z")
> [@KuntryQuestTSi](#): > > I can change the ringtone, but only to VZW pre loaded gay whatever is on the phone. I can’t seem to set a custom ringer, like a song or a sound. Did you add a custom ringtone? It has to be in the media/ringtone or media/notification folder. ---
**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:** [May 9, 2011, 1:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/1558 "2011-05-09T13:20:15Z")
> [@ProgRocker](#): > > Did you add a custom ringtone? It has to be in the media/ringtone or media/notification folder. Hum, I’ll have to play around and see if I can move it. I set the ringtone for incoming calls and it works fine. I see free MP3 / ringtone maker apps. Any better than another? Also, what anti - virus should I run? AVG? \ **Author:** ![FadetoBlack](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fadetoblack/32/6118_2.png) [@FadetoBlack](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FadetoBlack)\ **Post date:** [May 9, 2011, 5:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/1559 "2011-05-09T17:11:45Z") Hate to do this but this thread is so long… I’ve had an an Android phone for about a year and I feel like I only use 10% of the phone’s capabilities. Any must have apps you guys recommend? Again, sorry if this was discussed already. ---
**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:** [May 9, 2011, 6:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/1560 "2011-05-09T18:17:08Z")
> [@FadetoBlack](#): > > Hate to do this but this thread is so long… > > I’ve had an an Android phone for about a year and I feel like I only use 10% of the phone’s capabilities. Any must have apps you guys recommend? > > Again, sorry if this was discussed already. lol, your not the only lazy one [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430.md?page=77) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430.md?page=79)