Related
Any other XDA developers get lucky enough to receive a Cr-48 from google? Typing one right now and I gotta say, it's nice.
funny thing is, I started to look through the system, and unsurprisingly, it's set up just like android!
bin
boot
build
dev
etc
home
lib
etc... etc.. etc... it's all there!
IF anyone has one and would like to jump on development with me, that'd be awesome. the main thing I want to do with this? dual boot android gingerbread.
it seems totally possible, Sundar Pichai even said the entire thing is unlocked for full control of development, and hell it's already running a modified android system of sorts, shouldn't be too hard... right? (famous last words)
Nice that you got such a Laptop.
I also want one, but I think they won't send me one cause I live in Germany
But I also got an Android and I've got a Debian Server...
and look
It has the same structure...
OH MY GOD It's called Linux
hehehe yes yes i know, I have 3 partitions myself with different linux distributions, just having a poke of fun.
Gah, lucky guys. I live in Canada, so I'm ineligible.
i was under the impression that that was the basic linux/unix folder structure
i'm pretty sure all mac and linux installs are set up like that
I got one,
I got one but Im certainly not a dev. I would be willing to give most things on it a try.
Went through the process of signing up. How long did it take you after you signed up to get it? Did they email you first? I might have been too late..signed up last week..i know they were limited in supply.
devnulldroid said:
Went through the process of signing up. How long did it take you after you signed up to get it? Did they email you first? I might have been too late..signed up last week..i know they were limited in supply.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's very quick, a friend got the confirmation within an hour. I've applied atleast 6 times...and nothing.
britoso said:
It's very quick, a friend got the confirmation within an hour. I've applied atleast 6 times...and nothing.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks for the info. Much appreciated. Fingers crossed we both get one.
devnulldroid said:
Went through the process of signing up. How long did it take you after you signed up to get it? Did they email you first? I might have been too late..signed up last week..i know they were limited in supply.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I applied last week also. Didn't get any notification, it just showed up at my door yesterday. Good luck all!!
P.S. +1 on Gingerbreading this thing! I'll be keeping a close watch on this.
devnulldroid said:
Went through the process of signing up. How long did it take you after you signed up to get it? Did they email you first? I might have been too late..signed up last week..i know they were limited in supply.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Signed up last week, got it Wednesday, no email. I was tracking it with the leaked tracking info posted Friday.
Managed to get one.
Using it now actually. When I get some time off on Monday I plan to throw Ubuntu on it, since there's tutorials of dual booting Chrome OS and Ubuntu already. If you wan't I'll stick around and help with what I can, I know my way around Linux rather decently, and am no stranger to Android either.
yeah i got mine yesterday. no email or anything the ups guy just showed up. i want to try some hacks to the OS. putting other OS's on it isnt that interesting to me since i can just do that with any other computer. i want to see what chrome can really do.
Got one today.
Actually, it was delivered 7 days ago to my office. I signed up the first day.
I was sick the whole week and this morning I emailed my colleague asking about any packages delivered to me. She told me that I have received a laptop so I went to my office to pick it up.
Can't believe the laptop was sitting in my mailbox untouched for 7 days.
mishler77 said:
I applied last week also. Didn't get any notification, it just showed up at my door yesterday. Good luck all!!
P.S. +1 on Gingerbreading this thing! I'll be keeping a close watch on this.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hmm.. thats weird. They should be sending e-mails letting people know.
used the cr-48 shipping tracker and theres one coming to my town, don't expect it to be mine though. :X
but 14 to my neighboring town. (sigh)
different zip code in my town, somehow i didn't notice
CR-48 Ubuntu
I got CR-48 second day, didn't expect it. Already installed Ubuntu on it, it fast even with Ubuntu, SSD speed is something like 300 MB/s read. But the interesting thing is I prefer Chrome OS to Ubuntu for daily use I just go into ubuntu for SPECIAL things.
jashsoft said:
Hmm.. thats weird. They should be sending e-mails letting people know.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah, a lot of people receiving them aren't receiving confirmations. They either get it at their front doors, or they don't.
how's flash working on it? Engadget commented that after trying to use flash, the device really bogged down.
im gonna apply now to but do you guys now if they send theese to sweden ? i guess they prefer sending them to US only... :/
Anyone else seeing the increase in frequency of the over capacity message?
No, I'm not putting down wooters. I am a wooter. Just think it's funny.
goodintentions said:
Anyone else seeing the increase in frequency of the over capacity message?
No, I'm not putting down wooters. I am a wooter. Just think it's funny.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just wait until the other 6000 of us get ours. Mine's been vacationing in Irving, TX for 2 days now. I'm wondering if I can find a janitor or someone else there to charge it up for me while it sits.
Yeah, got the over capacity msg several times today. Then got the down for maintenence msg.
First Google and now this...and I won't even get my w00tab till sometime tomorrow
I just got mine, and it kind of looks like android 2.2 stock already..
its not so bad the way it came... its not so slow..
just got an OTA update alert for 1.1-3588
should I update or does it hamper my ability to hack the device ???
I currently have 1.1-3389
Nothing,
Go.
Rev
I flash vegan 5.11 about 30 seconds after I got mine lol
NothingInCommon said:
I just got mine, and it kind of looks like android 2.2 stock already..
its not so bad the way it came... its not so slow..
just got an OTA update alert for 1.1-3588
should I update or does it hamper my ability to hack the device ???
I currently have 1.1-3389
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Everything I've read so far indicates that you should allow it to update first. You should do some more reading though just to be sure of what you're doing. I'm going to leave mine stock for a while until I'm comfortable with it.
LOL, we are the Woot Tab Clan!
Gettin' crazy up in this here e-crib! DoSing yer servers with our n00bitude!
In other news, does anyone know how to persistently keep the status bar and icons turned off system wide? I have it off in Launcher Pro, but other programs like the browsers don't respect it.
Woot, Woot!
This is a good thing. The G tablet went from a aftethought to maybe the most popular non ipad tablet in a matter of a week.
On a side note. my woot G tablet came with stock 2.2. Angry Birds and a few other apps . You could access the dashboard but it always started on stock 2.2 then I did the update and it went to the dashboard and angry birds ( and some of the other Apps ) was gone. Strange. Had to go to viewsonics website to put Angry Birds back on. ALmost like these were refurbs that were never updated. Mines working fine and I love it , just something I noticed.
NothingInCommon said:
I just got mine, and it kind of looks like android 2.2 stock already..
its not so bad the way it came... its not so slow..
just got an OTA update alert for 1.1-3588
should I update or does it hamper my ability to hack the device ???
I currently have 1.1-3389
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I would recommend the 3588 OTA stock update first - it's a good solid baseline to have before modding.
I've seen the w00t servers brought down a number of times.
BoulderGeek said:
LOL, we are the Woot Tab Clan!
Gettin' crazy up in this here e-crib! DoSing yer servers with our n00bitude!
In other news, does anyone know how to persistently keep the status bar and icons turned off system wide? I have it off in Launcher Pro, but other programs like the browsers don't respect it.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Re. Your last ques, I haven't seen any setting like that globally, but Xscope and Dolphin mini can do that (browsers).
Jim
RE: over capacity
XDA recently migrated to new servers powerful enough to make Bill Gates drool. Unfortunately, with all the new power comes immense tweaking to the SQL databases, and until our server admin finds the sweet spot, these may happen on occasion.
Rest assured that every error generates a notification, and he acts as quick as possible.
--------------------
Sent from my Gingerbread-powered Droid X using a full featured version of Tapatalk, better known as Forum Runner.
It will be only for a short time, I think. Maybe a week or two, then everybody finished moding their tab and worked out all the kinks and then will hardly bother to come back.
Just my thoughts
Notice how the site's all snappy now?
It's because the Wooters are off trying to get a Bag of Crap (I've given up hope...)
Oh why hello gtabbers I got mine today! Well its for my wife for her beat but I carefully cracked it open I can't wait 20 days
Via TT
I think all the woot ones are older stock rather than being refurbs.
Woot is good about that sort of thing and will tell you up front if it is a refurbed device.
-B
goodintentions said:
Anyone else seeing the increase in frequency of the over capacity message?
No, I'm not putting down wooters. I am a wooter. Just think it's funny.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Please educate me!!! Who are wooters? Why have they brought xda-developers site to this unprecedented 'over-capacity?'
Definitely more laggy
The site's definitely more laggy over the last day or so....
To me, the sad part is that because ViewSonic has effectively taken a pass on gTab support, virtually the entire customer support load has landed on the XDA site and the generosity of its devs and user community.
If there were such a thing as corporate shame, ViewSonic should be feeling it.
Alright...I have been waiting and waiting for a good android tablet...and right now...the Xoom is the best thing out... I know we have a few more options coming down the road...but it is just bugging the hell out of me that I don't have one yet. I just want to know from those that have a Xoom...was it worth it? Do you plan on selling it, returning it, or trading it in for another HC Tablet like the new Galaxy Tabs(sexy),G Slate...HTC whatever....or any others coming down the pipeline? Are the bugs too much to deal with....is the SD card slot not working...that irritating ...does no USB hosting make you want to throw it out the window...Do you get way too many FC's....are you really sick and tired of being shown Mobile Versions of web sites???? I guess my real question is....Are you happy?
Oh...I plan on surfing the web, watching some movies on an upcoming flight, playing some games, checking emails...ummm...facebook...twitter....normal stuff....if that helps at all
It's been one week now and l'm happy with it so far.
mh333 said:
It's been one week now and l'm happy with it so far.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Anything that just totally pisses you off sometimes?
jlewis11 said:
Are the bugs too much to deal with....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's pushing it.
is the SD card slot not working...that irritating ...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's irritating that what I paid for is not what I got.
does no USB hosting make you want to throw it out the window...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Personally, no. But I could easily see how it could.
Do you get way too many FC's....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
YouTube and the Browser constantly FC. It's ****ing annoying.
are you really sick and tired of being shown Mobile Versions of web sites????
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The browser is nothing short of crap. And other browsers I've tried are even worse... usually in terms of a horrid UI.
I guess my real question is....Are you happy?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The jury's still out. If I get to day 85 of my 90 day Costco return policy and nothing has changed, it's going back. If Motorola/Google can iron out all the bugs, and I see a steady stream of high quality tablet apps, then I'm keeping it.
jlewis11 said:
Anything that just totally pisses you off sometimes?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It's totally impossible to watch a YouTube video while browsing. If you click on YouTube it takes me like 5+ random clicks on anything to hopefully open the YouTube app... and then I pray that it doesn't force close... and if it does open I have to pray it doesn't freeze midway.
I'm with MikeyMike01, but also include the cold ghosting. I posted a question if anyone else noticed it, but only received a single reply saying they didn't notice it. I find it hard to imagine only my unit has the issue though.
I've also had issues with it taking sometimes 20-30 seconds for the screen to turn on after hitting the unlock button on the back.
I initially really liked it, but am now considering getting an ipad2.
I'm contemplating whether the 15% restocking fee is worth it (I got mine at Amazon)
Sent from my SGH-I897 using XDA App
Get it from costco (wifi version) they have a 90 days return policy, anything better comes out during the 3 months am taking it back.
techniq35 said:
I initially really liked it, but am now considering getting an ipad2.
I'm contemplating whether the 15% restocking fee is worth it (I got mine at Amazon)
Sent from my SGH-I897 using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
My exact thoughts... sans restocking fee, since I got it at Costco.
kindiboy said:
Get it from costco (wifi version) they have a 90 days return policy, anything better comes out during the 3 months am taking it back.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This man speaks the truth.
I am glad that costco gave me a 3 year warranty... however I'm sure I'll upgrade within the first year lol.
Anyways, I love this tablet, I'm very happy I got it, and like he said costco gives you 3 MONTHS to decide if you like it or not! That's ridiculous! They accept returns no questions asked . I've returned the xoom twice and I didn't get asked a single thing. (unlucky with dead pixels)
edit: and costco gives you a free gel case!
At first I was going to buy the galaxy tab 10.1 (original version), but when I did see wifi only Xoom in stock at B&H I couldn't resist and ordered it. I just couldn't wait any longer.
After 3 days with it, I can say I'm happy with it.
Yesterday I started having hangs on the stock browser, I could scroll and zoom, but I couldn't click on any links. Only restart helped. So I removed the apps I installed yesterday and it seems the problem went away. So it seems the browser problems are somehow related to some apps that cause problems.
I haven't had any other problems.
bought it at Costco as well. Actually I'm replying this message on it.
I don't have any major issue with it and I love it! Don't care much about the motor gel case though.
damn thanks guys. Real honest answers....I couldn't wait...well I could but I got really aggravated at the end of the day from general life BS...so I ran out and picked one up to make up for it....Plus youngotta see for yourself. Any ways right? I had a boat load of Best buy reward zone certificates so I picked one up there...I figure I will play with it for a week and return it if I dont like it... but I feel like if I have any issues it will be more with honeycomb than the Xoom...and hopefully Google and Motorola will address them in the future. So far I'm liking it....I'm on it now.....here's hoping for a good experience or decent experience
my biggest complain so far is the screen. It just so washed out compare to my ipad. Heck, my Gtablet screen actually looks better (at the right angle of course). I love honeycomb though. It's a bit confusing at first, but now I don't think I can enjoy using a tablet with a different OS.
I got mine at costco also, so I'm not too worried about new tablets coming out. right now I'm very interested with the transformer. especially with its IPS screen. I just hope that it's built well like the xoom.
Been without my Bolt since the 4th and Ive been going a little nuts. haha. I keep reading and downloading roms/kernels that I WANT to install plus my daily free app from amazon...lol. Its supposed to be back with me tomorrow. Its been a long time and I cannot wait for it. lol. Thisll learn me to drop my phone next time.
I hear ya! Busted mine Saturday, powerbomb into hotel pool with it in my pocket, and got my new one yesterday. Was a ****ty few days with a borrowed flip phone, kept grabbing it to hit Google only to be followed by me saying "DOH!"
Sent from my ADR6400L using XDA App
emarusamun said:
I hear ya! Busted mine Saturday, powerbomb into hotel pool with it in my pocket, and got my new one yesterday. Was a ****ty few days with a borrowed flip phone, kept grabbing it to hit Google only to be followed by me saying "DOH!"
Sent from my ADR6400L using XDA App
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Lol. Im on my enV3 and it SUCKS. Its so slow and laggy... I miss my Bolt..haha
Scary to hear. I don't have a backup if mine brakes, sold my last phone to help fund the Bolt, would have to pray Verizon had one readily available.
gregnice37 said:
Scary to hear. I don't have a backup if mine brakes, sold my last phone to help fund the Bolt, would have to pray Verizon had one readily available.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ive got an LG8100, an LG VX9400 and a BB 8703 I REFUSE to turn on. lol. 10 bucks plus shipping your pick. haha.
McLabia said:
Ive got an LG8100, an LG VX9400 and a BB 8703 I REFUSE to turn on. lol. 10 bucks plus shipping your pick. haha.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Any problems with any of them other then not being a bolt?
McLabia said:
Lol. Im on my enV3 and it SUCKS. Its so slow and laggy... I miss my Bolt..haha
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
at least you can blast out text message faster than any touch screen phone.
rotorocker said:
at least you can blast out text message faster than any touch screen phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Lol. I dunno, no predictive text, no spell check, and you have to press each button deliberately. Kinda slows down the texting. Not to mention the 305 incoming text capacity. lol.
1234567188 said:
Any problems with any of them other then not being a bolt?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Just checked them. The 8100 wont charge. It might be my charger, it might be the port. So, that ones out. Besides poor battery life from the other two, nothing. The BB is probably the most functional of them besides my enV3 which works as it did when it was brand new. lol.
https://depot.xda-developers.com/sa...cle-bottom&utm_campaign=ivacy-vpn-5-year-plan
Saw this advertised on XDA and wondered if its legit, worth it, good to have? Been in the market for a VPN for Kodi as well as possible P2P and so to get around what I believe Cox Cable is doing with streaming providers.
30$ isnt bad if its lifetime... compared to the yearly rate.
So just was looking for feedback or if anyone has anything better thats cost affordable. Thanks.
Anyone?
=/ Guess no one here uses VPNs really... Missed out on this deal now.
Mysticales said:
=/ Guess no one here uses VPNs really... Missed out on this deal now.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If you're still in the market for this deal, it's available again here (ending in 14 hours). I'm still in doubt myself, actually. Did you end up getting something else?
Ivacy is getting pretty great reviews...
Well, I bought it. There. I haven't been able to successfully connect though... On both Windows (wired) and Android (Wi-Fi + 4G) it keeps failing. Anyway, I'm sure that'll get figured out. If you'd decide to get it (within the next 6 hours), you can use an additional promo code for 10% off: BFDEALS10
Cheers!
I sorted the not being able to connect issue, my password (something like TF97!hpAV!&i) was too complex. If that even matters to anyone, haha. @Mysticales, you still with us? Your last post was on 24th December 2017 so I guess not. I miss you
Not really, I have no idea who you are and I see you own a Galaxy S8 (Samsung, yuk!)...
So.. eh.. this monologue is getting kinda weird. I probably should stop talking now. But at least I can make monologues on a secure connection now! That's something. Right? Yeah... That's something...
Timmmmaaahh said:
I sorted the not being able to connect issue, my password (something like TF97!hpAV!&i) was too complex. If that even matters to anyone, haha. @Mysticales, you still with us? Your last post was on 24th December 2017 so I guess not. I miss you
Not really, I have no idea who you are and I see you own a Galaxy S8 (Samsung, yuk!)...
So.. eh.. this monologue is getting kinda weird. I probably should stop talking now. But at least I can make monologues on a secure connection now! That's something. Right? Yeah... That's something...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
@Timmmmaaahh sensei... you never cease to amaze me... I love your humorous reply.
P.S. I just suggested friend Ivacy VPN. I'm poor AF to get a paid VPN