[Q] What to Expects with Gingerbread - T-Mobile LG G2x

Like many of you, I upgraded from the Samsung Vibrant to the G2X. One of the things I really miss with the Vibrant is the detail to colors in the address book and phone navigation menu's. There is a lot of talk about Gingervread on this phone and I was just wondering of someone can tell me what we can expect from this update?
- Better Exchange Client?
- Better Calendar Client ?
- Better Contacts Client?
- More options for adding different accounts?
- Better performance?
Thanks
Max

It's mostly backend things and some slight UI modifications. The change from Froyo to Gingerbread was more noticeable on my GTab than it was on my phone.
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) supports the following features in addition to existing 2.2 features:
New user interface design with new themes (Black themes save power)
Extra Large Screen Size supported
SIP Communication Supported (SIP Video and Audio Calling, In an operator point of view, this is feature will decrease their voice calling revenue where as user can call each other for lower rates or even free if they have good data connection)
Supports for NFC (High Frequency High Speech Data Transfer in short range)
Support for WebM/VP8 video playback, and AAC audio encoding
New audio effects such as reverb, equalization, headphone virtualization, and bass boost
Improved Copy and Paste functionality
Redesigned Multi Touch Software Keyboard
Audio, graphical, and input enhancements for game developers
New sensors support (i.e gyroscope)
Download manager for long running HTTP downloads
Enhanced support for native code
Improved power management and application control
Support for multiple cameras
Read more: http://www.differencebetween.com/di...yo-and-android-2-3-gingerbread/#ixzz1KvcuwxAa
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I recommend downloading Go Contacts as your contact/phone manager and, if you like Facebook Photos as your contacts, use SyncMyPix. At least thats been my favorite one so far, in large part because it's a knock off of the one on my HTC Incredible. I know everybody has their own preferences though.
Alas it's Android, hop on the market and customize the thing how you like it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2Ft6vzzRMM

Great Reply - Thank you so much
I have installed the following free apps and they have made a very nice change to the phone:
Angry Birds (all versions) can't live without them
Business Calendar ( great calendar replacement)
Amazon app Store (for those free paid apps)
Go Contacts (great phone and contacts upgrade)
handsent SMS ( Nice text messaging replacement)
Ringdroid for customizing / making new ringtones
Wallpapers ( nice wallpapers
Zedge (nice rings and alerts)
I also installed the SPB Shell - I thought it was expensive but its pretty darn cool and this phone has the horsepower to run it well.

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SENSE 4.0

New things and improvements in Sense 4.0:
- Landscape mode now also in home screen (with optimized buttons etc)
- No on-screen buttons (as on Nexus) but will adopt the 3 buttons (prev. 4)
- 3D Task manager
- Better lockscreen, with better integrated notifications, to-do-lists, notes, contacts etc.
- Updated Email client with threaded messages and improved layout (over all better email)
Smart Sync technology which syncs your email based on your usage habits
- Better Browser, with Read later and Watch later functions. Introducing a new Reader feature.
Reader:feature in browser strips away ads and other useless web clutter
Read/Watch Later: feature in browser saves content in a widget which can be accessed at a later time (even offline)
- Guest mode, lets your friends only test some basic stuff (no phone, data, and special apps)
- Better Camera - when it detects a face, it takes 5 pics and chooses the best one. (I guess a new version of Amaze cam?)
ImageSense: auto focus is 0.2sec, shutter time of 0.7sec
Dual Shutter Camera (video record and take photo at the same time!)
- DropBox integrated (25 GB for 2 years for free!)
- Beats Audio will be universal, meaning allowed in any 3rd part apps (Spotify, YouTube, Pandora, VPlayer, etc.)
- SoundHound seems to be integrated in the music app! (see pic attached in 1st post)
- SkyDrive integration (Microsofts cloud storage 25 GB free)
- Scrollable wallpapers are back. Changing wallpaper.
- Carousel and 3D effects are gone (to speed things up)
- New sounds (notifications etc)
Overall, loosing some of the bloated feel, and now being more grown up with improved speed etc.
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POST Your G2X Configuration HERE!

I thought it would be interesting to see how everyone is using and configuring their LG G2X. I tried to figure out the most common items to list. Below is my phone's configuration:
UPDATED JULY 23, 2013
Android Version: CM7 Daily (March 1, 2013)
Kernel: Trinity T15-G2x-06022012
Overclocked?: Yes, default is 1.2GHz, profiles managed by SetCPU
Launcher: Holo Launcher Plus (paid)
Video Player: MX Player
Music Player: Winamp
Picture Gallery: QuickPic
Firewall: DroidWall
Camera Apps: LG Camera Pro (paid), Vignette, Night Cam, Action Snap, Zoom Camera
Email App: K-9 Mail
Important Android System Apps: Elixir 2, Battery Monitor Widget Pro (paid), ROM Manager Pro (paid), SetCPU for Root (paid), Fast Reboot
Important Work Apps: ColorNote, Current Caller ID
Text Messages App: default CM7 messaging
Notes:
- I use Droid Wall to block internet access to anything and everything that doesn't need it, including cameras, media players, books, calendar, contact list. In all, 40 apps are blocked. The speedup of my phone as a result is amazing.
- Phone is overclocked to 1.2GHz, profiles for cameras and video overclocks to 1.5GHz
- LG Camera Pro is the best camera app for this phone.
Other important apps: Robin (Siri), Kindle for Android, MySword Bible, TuneIn Radio Pro (Paid)
Android Version: Mokee OS latest
Kernel: Mazout360 stable
Overclocked?: No
Launcher: Mokee OS
Video Player: QuickPic
Music Player: Poweramp
Picture Gallery: QuickPic
Firewall: None
Camera Apps: CM7
Email App: Stock/none
Important Android System Apps: SetCPU, voodoo sound, fast reboot, reboot Scheduler.
Important Work Apps: none
Text Messages App: default CM7 messaging
I use fast reboot during the day to speed things up when they get slow, and reboot Scheduler at night to reboot while I'm asleep so that it's fresh in the morning.
Poweramp and voodoo sound are necessary to drive my headphones and car stereo.
Android Version: Speedster Rom Alpha 27
Kernel: Mazkrnl 0427noOCnoDS
Overclocked?: 1100mhz limited by no OC
Launcher: ADWLauncher 1.3.3.8(ICS)
Video Player: QuickPic
Music Player: Play Music
Picture Gallery: QuickPic
Firewall: Why?
Camera Apps: FullHD mod1
Email App: Gmsil
Important Android System Apps: Voodoo Sound, Titanium Backup
Important Work Apps:
Text Messages App: default CM7 messaging
Notes:
- I like minimal amount of apps
- Speedster rom is my own creation soon to be released
- I turn off syncing on most of my apps because I found they drain battery and don't work well on gb.
- FullHD mod is probably one of the best camera mods because I find it is snappier than market camera apps and uses the default g2x camera so it uses that tegra hardware acceleration well. And full HD recording is nice.
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redmonke255 said:
I use fast reboot during the day to speed things up when they get slow, and reboot Scheduler at night to reboot while I'm asleep so that it's fresh in the morning.
Poweramp and voodoo sound are necessary to drive my headphones and car stereo.
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I've been using Fast Reboot, thanks, I see the difference!
Do you and @iLovPieNCake use Voodoo Sound free or the paid app?
iLovPieNCake said:
Camera Apps: FullHD mod1
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- FullHD mod is probably one of the best camera mods because I find it is snappier than market camera apps and uses the default g2x camera so it uses that tegra hardware acceleration well. And full HD recording is nice.
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Where is FullHD mod? Is this a camera app, or a patch? Can you post a link?
I use the free version but I just checked out the paid and I might buy it.
I grabbed this mod from the o2x forums and I've had no problem with it.
FullHDMod
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1094424
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Voodoo free if you have kernel support. Voodoo paid is supposed to make it work even if you don't have it baked into the kernel, but it didn't work on stock CM kernel so I didn't bother.
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I like the viper audio app better than voodoo to be honest. I deleted voodoo 10 minutes after installing, and yes i have kernel support for it with Trinity. Viper makes a huge difference on my phone's audio. I also downloaded the camera mod from o2x forums. Works great!
singh miui rom plus Trinity kernel at 1.1ghz with slight undervolt. super quick and rock solid stability
Pain-N-Panic said:
I like the viper audio app better than voodoo to be honest. I deleted voodoo 10 minutes after installing, and yes i have kernel support for it with Trinity. Viper makes a huge difference on my phone's audio. I also downloaded the camera mod from o2x forums. Works great!
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I can't find an app called "viper audio". Can you link to it?
Its in the android software development section
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Pain-N-Panic said:
Its in the android software development section
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Again - you got a link?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191223
Here u are
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Pain-N-Panic said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2191223
Here u are
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I don't like that it reduces battery life. But thanks anyway.
Np. I only have it running when I listen to music. Other than that I disable it
Android Version: EB 4.04
Kernel: Whatever comes with the rom
Overclocked?: Yes, 1.4Ghz, aggresive undervolt
Launcher: Nova Launcher
Video Player: MX Player
Music Player: Google Music
Picture Gallery: Stock
Firewall: None
Camera Apps: Stock
Email App: Gmail
Important Android System Apps: DSP Manager, ROM Manager Pro (paid), SetCPU for Root (paid)
Important Work Apps: Phone, SMS, Gmail
Text Messages App: Stock ICS
How bad exactly is this phone? I
Im using ICS and there are a few lags here and there, but I don't really notice anything bad with it. What's so special about newer phones that everyone calls this one crap?
Android Version: CM7 March 1, 2013
Kernel: Maz's V1.0 RC2
Overclocked?: No
Launcher: ADWLauncher
Video Player: Stock Gallery for recorded videos
Music Player: Google's Play Music... Primarily my iPod though
Picture Gallery: Stock Gallery
Firewall: DroidWall
Camera: Stock Camera
Email App(s): Stock Email, Gmail, and Hotmail app
Important Android System Apps: aLogcat, SD Maid, Better Battery Stats(xda version), Titanium Backup (PAID!), My Backup root, Fast Reboot
Important Work/School Apps: Box, Dropbox, Foldersync Camscanner,
Text Messages App: Handcent
File Explorer: ES File Explorer
Notes:
- I use Droid Wall to block internet access to anything and everything that doesn't need it, including cameras, media players, books, calendar, contact list. In all, 40 apps are blocked. The speedup of my phone as a result is amazing. -Thanks EEgineer
- With Fast Reboot (free) I get the best results when I have "Lock home in memory" checked in CM performance settings. No need to wait for the launcher to reload!
- I have the VM Heap size setting changed from 32m(stock) to 48m and performance has been MUCH MUCH smoother. Try it for yourself if it suits you!
-I use SD Maid about once every day-three and clean up with corpsefinder(not as useful past initial cleanup unless you install/remove a lot of apps) and systemcleaner(!) (all except Gallery thumbnails)
-My Backup root I just use for Call logs, SMS and MMS backup. I use Titanium Backup for all User apps only (filtered out system apps)
Other important apps: My Tracks (very cool!) Ulysse Speedometer, FuelLog, SwiFTP, KeePassDroid, Dropbox, BOX, Google Voice (LOVE IT!), Password Card.
PS thanks for the tips on DroidWall and Fast Reboot
Wow, this is a blast from the past seeing all of the old G2x threads. I kinda miss it, as it is not as overbearing and huge like the Nexus 4 community. This is awesome. Anyways my G2x configuration consists of: dead, cracked screen and in my drawer, sadly, but if i remember correctly, I had one of the most recent CM7 nightlies, and possibly a Faux kernel, and a basic gingerbread launcher. It will not turn on, it's been dead for 5 months. The end of a legend (my first smartphone (G2x)). Good luck to everyone that currently has a G2x!
EEngineer said:
I thought it would be interesting to see how everyone is using and configuring their LG G2X. I tried to figure out the most common items to list. Below is my phone's configuration:
Android Version: CM7 Daily (March 1, 2013)
Kernel: Trinity T15-G2x-06022012
Overclocked?: Yes, default is 1.2GHz, profiles managed by SetCPU
Launcher: ADWLauncher
Video Player: MX Player
Music Player: Winamp
Picture Gallery: QuickPic
Firewall: DroidWall
Camera Apps: LG Camera Pro (paid), Vignette, Night Cam, Action Snap
Email App: K-9 Mail
Important Android System Apps: Elixir 2, Battery Monitor Widget Pro (paid), ROM Manager Pro (paid), SetCPU for Root (paid)
Important Work Apps: ColorNote, Current Caller ID
Text Messages App: default CM7 messaging
Notes:
- I use Droid Wall to block internet access to anything and everything that doesn't need it, including cameras, media players, books, calendar, contact list. In all, 40 apps are blocked. The speedup of my phone as a result is amazing.
- Phone is overclocked to 1.2GHz, profiles for cameras and video overclocks to 1.5GHz
- LG Camera Pro is the best camera app for this phone.
Other important apps: Robin (Siri), Kindle for Android, MySword Bible, TuneIn Radio Pro (Paid)
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How do you get droidwall or any firewall to block the cameras? ive tried this and afwall app and the cameras never show up on the lists.
vaina001 said:
How do you get droidwall or any firewall to block the cameras? ive tried this and afwall app and the cameras never show up on the lists.
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If it's not on DroidWall's application list, then maybe that camera doesn't need network access.
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How do you get droidwall or any firewall to block the cameras? ive tried this and afwall app and the cameras never show up on the lists.
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Yeah I don't think cameras need network access either, like what Eengineer stated. However, if you just don't feel like having a camera app on your phone you could always freeze it with titanium backup or some other similar application. This way you could always get it back within just a few seconds if you want to use it again.

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Why Nokia 808 is still solidly relevant in 2019?

1. Best camera resolution ever [Huawei P30 Pro ~8% worse], moreover: giant sensor 1/1.2”, nd filter, xenon flash, ability to take pictures at 41.5 Mpix and 40meg file size [with Osenok mod]
2. Best audio recorder [Pristine 96Khz recs with very rich harmonics ]
3. Stunning durability [Lg V30+ headphone jack broken after 1 year of careful exploitation, Nokia still running like a tank, no backlashes]
4. TOP PRIVACY: no ads, no data mining, no spyware, no voice recording, no location pinging
5. One of the best sound output [LG V30+ a bit better though]
6. Excellent screen brightness under direct sun light
7. Very lightweight operating system and apps
8. 1080FHD video: up to 20 mbit/s [with some modifications]
Also i would like to share my software list:
SISTORE – Symbian playstore (you can download almost all of apps from it)
ALWAYS ON – keep your screen turned on
APPSTOP – kill unneeded or freezed apps in a very fast way
AUDIOREC PRO – very high quality audio recorder (precise 96Khz recordings with rich harmonics)
AUTO OFF – turns off your phone on a schedule
AUTOSTART MANAGER – control which apps launching at phone startup
BBIRTHDAY – birthday notifications
BELLECLEANER – system cleaner
BOLDBEAST RECORDER – quality recorder of your calls (without beeps)
CALL&SMS FILTER – very lightweight spam blocker ( ~80Kb in RAM)
CAMERA (MOD by Osenok) – Quality mod of original camera (adds 41.5mp, superfine compression, file size up to 40 megs)
CHESS V – ancient board game
CONVERTER – converter of different measures
COUNTDOWN TIMER – countdown timer with widget support
CUTE PHONE – launch applications in a modern way [swipes, gestures]
DUKTO – sync your files with your PC via WiFi
FLICKY CALC – neat scientific calculator
FONT ZOOMER – change your system fonts
LCG JUKEBOX – hi-quality audio player with variety formats supported: mp3, ogg, flac, ape and even tracker formats like mod, s3m, xm, it.
LINGVO X3 – language translator
MAGIC BRUSH – excellent painting program
MYEXPLORER – modern file manager with wireless file transfer to your PC and file safe
QOOBATTERY – check your battery status
QOOCALENDAR – neat calendar
QOOSYSTEM – system process explorer
QUICKAPP – launch application from lock screen
RAMBLOW – clean your Ram from junk
REBOOT ME – lightning fast reboot in one tap
RND RINGTONE – random ringtone selector
SAFEBOX – store your passcodes in a safe
SMARTMOVIE – video player
SOUNDHOUND – music ID
Hope that will make sense for somebody!
Hi there! Well, actually it has more things than many modern phones don't have
Xenon flash, 2nd largest sensor (just behind the Panasonic LUMIX DMC-CM1 that has 1-inch sensor), HDMI port, 3.5 audio jack, TV-out, FM transmitter, NFC, removable battery, camera button, high-quality stereo microphones (maybe still the king in recording quality?) etc
I haven't found any Symbian category in XDA, but I would like to see one. I have plenty more apps to recommend (and hundreds installed in my 808), but I am also trying to revive some old internet-related apps to restore as much functionality as possible. You have the SIStore installed, so you can check the first app that I revived by changing it completely to the ESPN FC Web (for the soccer fans). I will keep up with the efforts, but since I am not a developer, I would appreciate any assistance from any developer. I am sharing the result for free of course.
I want to restore Clouds, News apps, New Movies/trailers, facebook chat/messenger through new API, weather apps, etc
Any assistance/advice is welcome!
And yes, 808 is still the king!
Great to hear that someone value this great device.
Ah CM1, yeah. It can be better, but not in all scenarios.
And remeber that n808 is more compact, CM1 is quite bulky.
Here is some full-sized examples of n808 mightiness (see attached zip)
spacedrone808 said:
Great to hear that someone value this great device.
Ah CM1, yeah. It can be better, but not in all scenarios.
And remember that n808 is more compact, CM1 is quite bulky.
Here are some full-sized examples of n808 mightiness (see attached zip)
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Amazing photos!
In many aspects, I love the 808! It is very easy to grip and use it with one hand for sure! CM1 is not that far though. It is quite narrow, and only slightly bigger than the 808, it can also be used with one hand, and although not as easy as with the 808, sure way easier than all flagships since then (even 5.5-inch screen is considered as small nowadays!)
Nokia 808 has a better camera then some of these 100 megapixel, overrated 7 lenses in one smartphone camera type of phones lol.
GeniusTechman20 said:
Nokia 808 has a better camera then some of these 100 megapixel, overrated 7 lenses in one smartphone camera type of phones lol.
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Confirming above statement.

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