# 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:** 82
**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 20, 2011, 10:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/1621 "2011-05-20T10:59:01Z")
> [@Fry](#): > > Go get yourself switfkey beta releases for free by registering as a VIP with invite code #swiftkeyFRIDAY today only. :tup: > > [Swiftkey Releases New Beta, Opens Up VIP Program to All for 1 Day Only](http://www.droid-life.com/2011/05/20/swiftkey-releases-new-beta-opens-up-vip-program-to-all-for-1-day-only/) Which is better Swiftkey or Swype? ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2011, 11:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/1622 "2011-05-20T11:07:58Z")
Try them both, decide for yourself. You can also do a 30 day trial of official swiftkey. I prefer swype over swiftkey, but I don’t like any touch keyboard. ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2011, 11:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/1623 "2011-05-22T11:25:19Z")
i just got a new replacement phone and it has 1.6 installed on it lol. wont let me play wordswithfriends ☹ it’s a G1 , and it says there is no software updates? ---
**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 22, 2011, 11:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/1624 "2011-05-22T11:31:28Z")
That phone is 3 years old and that’s as high of an OS (officially) that it can support. I’d throw it out. ---
**Author:** ![brent\_strong](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/brent_strong/32/7203_2.png) [@brent\_strong](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/brent_strong)\ **Post date:** [May 22, 2011, 11:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/1625 "2011-05-22T11:52:06Z")
Root it and install a newer OS. ---
**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 24, 2011, 12:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/1626 "2011-05-24T12:43:31Z")
DroidX and DroidX2 Essential Bundle only $19.97 ![http://www.droid-life.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/droidx2-essentials-packl-600x437.png](http://www.droid-life.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/droidx2-essentials-packl-600x437.png) > **[DROIDX and DROIDX2 “Essentials” Bundle Only $19.97 at Verizon...](https://www.droid-life.com/wp-content/cache/page_enhanced/www.droid-life.com/2011/05/24/droidx-and-droidx2-essentials-bundle-only-19-97-at-verizon-steal-of-the-century/_index.html)** > > DROIDX and DROIDX2 owners, you may want to pay close attention. Verizon is offering a "Launch Week" exclusive accessory bundle that includes a HDMI multimedia dock, car mount, wall charger, HDMI cable, and car charger for less than $20. If you bought... ---
**Author:** ![drvnkd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drvnkd/32/109615_2.png) [@drvnkd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drvnkd)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2011, 1:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/1627 "2011-05-24T13:37:11Z")
Do want. I keep getting some feedback crap. Stupid IE6 edit: I was literally looking for docks this morning. :tup: ---
**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:** [May 24, 2011, 2:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/1628 "2011-05-24T14:16:50Z")
fuck thats one hell of a loss leader, I can’t touch that pricing… this deal is EVOLVE approved for anyone looking… ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2011, 6:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/1629 "2011-05-24T18:14:53Z")
> [@brent\_strong](#): > > Root it and install a newer OS. although ive read some tutorials online, im really not smart enough or technologically advanced to do that shit lol. i just want to play words with friends ☹ ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2011, 8:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/1630 "2011-05-24T20:31:22Z")
> [@ProgRocker](#): > > DroidX and DroidX2 Essential Bundle only $19.97 > ![http://www.droid-life.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/droidx2-essentials-packl-600x437.png](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/2/2/22d7aabd2ad7af99518bccf6c53b2131f0bf04c3.png) > [DROIDX and DROIDX2 "Essentials" Bundle Only $19.97 at Verizon, Steal of the Century?](http://www.droid-life.com/2011/05/24/droidx-and-droidx2-essentials-bundle-only-19-97-at-verizon-steal-of-the-century/) > [@Geehee](#): > > fuck thats one hell of a loss leader, I can’t touch that pricing… > > this deal is EVOLVE approved for anyone looking… Fuckin A. Ordered. Now who wants my spare car charger and HDMI cable? $5 each, or $10 for the pair. ---
**Author:** ![BlkKnight099](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blkknight099/32/5276_2.png) [@BlkKnight099](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BlkKnight099)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2011, 10:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/1631 "2011-05-24T22:34:52Z")
Quick question. Every single time I use google maps and the navigation lately it wont find the route for the navigation and even turning the phone on and off doesnt do anything and on google maps it freezes and restarts then it works fine. Any one else having these problems? ---
**Author:** ![OriginalSterm](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/originalsterm/32/4964_2.png) [@OriginalSterm](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OriginalSterm)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2011, 5:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/1632 "2011-05-25T05:28:55Z")
> [@ProgRocker](#): > > DroidX and DroidX2 Essential Bundle only $19.97 > ![http://www.droid-life.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/droidx2-essentials-packl-600x437.png](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/3X/2/2/22d7aabd2ad7af99518bccf6c53b2131f0bf04c3.png) > [DROIDX and DROIDX2 "Essentials" Bundle Only $19.97 at Verizon, Steal of the Century?](http://www.droid-life.com/2011/05/24/droidx-and-droidx2-essentials-bundle-only-19-97-at-verizon-steal-of-the-century/) That’s the deal that may push me to buy a DX2, but I really want 4G… ---
**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 25, 2011, 5:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/1633 "2011-05-25T05:37:39Z")
> [@BlkKnight099](#): > > Quick question. Every single time I use google maps and the navigation lately it wont find the route for the navigation and even turning the phone on and off doesnt do anything and on google maps it freezes and restarts then it works fine. Any one else having these problems? Won’t let you route? Like type in an address or it won’t find the address? Doesn’t get GPS coordinates? Go to the market and see if there is an update for google maps. ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2011, 5:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/1634 "2011-05-25T05:40:11Z")
> [@OriginalSterm](#): > > That’s the deal that may push me to buy a DX2, but I really want 4G… That’s a tough one. You’re in Rochester so you’ve got 4G, but your only choices are the thunderbolt or the charge. Eww. ---
**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 25, 2011, 5:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/1635 "2011-05-25T05:41:01Z")
> [@Fry](#): > > That’s a tough one. You’re in Rochester so you’ve got 4G, but your only choices are the thunderbolt or the charge. Eww. thunderbolt isn’t bad, and they’ve been fixing pretty much any problems with it. I’m still holding out for the BIONIC. ---
**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2011, 5:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/1636 "2011-05-25T05:45:20Z")
I’ve just been reading P3droid’s (from team black hat) tweets about it over the last few days and it sounds pretty underwhelming. ---------- Post added at 08:45 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:44 AM ---------- Is the bionic still happening? Is that or is there another dual core 4g phone on the way? ---
**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:** [May 25, 2011, 6:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/1637 "2011-05-25T06:00:47Z")
I’ve got all of them in stock: Dx2, Thunderbolt, charge, commando… Make sure to buy from me, otherwise you will pay more for the phone/acc’s… ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2011, 6:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/1638 "2011-05-25T06:10:49Z")
Thunderbolt is on sale at [wirefly.com](http://wirefly.com) for $129 with contract renewal. fyi. sorry Geehee ---
**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 25, 2011, 6:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/1639 "2011-05-25T06:37:44Z")
> [@Fry](#): > > I’ve just been reading P3droid’s (from team black hat) tweets about it over the last few days and it sounds pretty underwhelming. > > ---------- Post added at 08:45 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:44 AM ---------- > > Is the bionic still happening? Is that or is there another dual core 4g phone on the way? BIONIC got pulled to do more updates, a lot of people thought it was pulled and wasn’t happening. I think Verizon or Motorola tweeted that it was still going to be released. ---
**Author:** ![OriginalSterm](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/originalsterm/32/4964_2.png) [@OriginalSterm](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/OriginalSterm)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2011, 6:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430/1640 "2011-05-25T06:56:39Z")
Bionic may end up being the Targa, still dual core and 4G, but possibly later in the year than everyone (including me) had hoped. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430.md?page=81) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-android-thread/75430.md?page=83)