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Ice Cream Sandwich (Android OS 4.0)

Who else is extremely excited for ICS? The UI is beautiful.
What else can we expect from ICS besides the UI?

Hardware acceleration.
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I'm looking forward to it, but who knows if it will ever get to our hardware. I may be looking forward to it on my next phone. Ha.
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Undeadk9 said:
Hardware acceleration.
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Ofc they didn't mention it in the conference :/
They always gotta preach to the people who aren't "technically sound" or whatever :/
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I'm sorry guys but, ics is super ugly in my opinion and eyes. I so not like that ui at all. Really not caring for this.
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coupetastic-droid said:
I'm sorry guys but, ics is super ugly in my opinion and eyes. I so not like that ui at all. Really not caring for this.
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-1, but then again it's your opinion. Opinions are like assholes, everyone has them, being good or bad. What would you prefer to have instead?
From my fist to your face, enjoy.

Undeadk9 said:
Hardware acceleration.
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Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Has Hardware Acceleration http://phandroid.com/?p=69198
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coupetastic-droid said:
I'm sorry guys but, ics is super ugly in my opinion and eyes. I so not like that ui at all. Really not caring for this.
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What ever your smoking i want no part of it. Ics is beautiful. 30x better then GB.
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Mr.Highway said:
-1, but then again it's your opinion. Opinions are like assholes, everyone has them, being good or bad. What would you prefer to have instead?
From my fist to your face, enjoy.
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So you're saying some assholes are good? lol!
I'm looking forward to seeing how it runs on the myTouch 4G. (Just got mine back from HTC yesterday after a warranty repair. They replaced my good LCD with the bad one =( ... but all is working as it should again!) You guys think we'd get anything official? If not, CM (among others) will bring it to us, right?I bet it'll be real nice. Did they announce minimum specs to have ICS?
I personally love the looks of the UI. I especially like the widget management and if I remember correctly, I believe I heard there will be a native screen capture function (AT LAST!). Outside of those things and the hardware acceleration mentioned above, I don't know a whole lot about ICS, so I'll be following this thread pretty closely.

I did say the ui guys. I'm pretty sure the os is great. I just don't like how it looks.
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crawler9 said:
So you're saying some assholes are good? lol!
I'm looking forward to seeing how it runs on the myTouch 4G. (Just got mine back from HTC yesterday after a warranty repair. They replaced my good LCD with the bad one =( ... but all is working as it should again!) You guys think we'd get anything official? If not, CM (among others) will bring it to us, right?I bet it'll be real nice. Did they announce minimum specs to have ICS?
I personally love the looks of the UI. I especially like the widget management and if I remember correctly, I believe I heard there will be a native screen capture function (AT LAST!). Outside of those things and the hardware acceleration mentioned above, I don't know a whole lot about ICS, so I'll be following this thread pretty closely.
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That made me laugh an made my night better at work.
From my fist to your face, enjoy.

coupetastic-droid said:
I did say the ui guys. I'm pretty sure the os is great. I just don't like how it looks.
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I agree. From what I have seen in the videos, I think I like sense 3.0/3.5 UI more than ICS UI. HTC might make sense even better with ICS. I would definitely wait for ICS based sense ui.

Do you think that there will be an update to ICS for the MT4G? It looks pretty cool, but even if there is a custom rom with it, I can't get it because I have a bad EMMC chip.

McSurge45 said:
Do you think that there will be an update to ICS for the MT4G? It looks pretty cool, but even if there is a custom rom with it, I can't get it because I have a bad EMMC chip.
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There always cyanogenmod, unless your unrooted.
From my fist to your face, enjoy.

Mr.Highway said:
There always cyanogenmod, unless your unrooted.
From my fist to your face, enjoy.
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I think he meant that he isn't rooted due to the eMMC chip being bad. So he is hoping for a ota
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That is what I meant. I am trying to root now anyway.

I see custom roms in our future!

CoNsPiRiSiZe said:
I think he meant that he isn't rooted due to the eMMC chip being bad. So he is hoping for a ota
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I have the bad chip and screen. Had this phone since release date. Flashed 15+ roms. Kernal and radio no problems yet. Crosses fingers
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Mr.Highway said:
That made me laugh an made my night better at work.
From my fist to your face, enjoy.
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Glad to hear it.

McSurge45 said:
Do you think that there will be an update to ICS for the MT4G? It looks pretty cool, but even if there is a custom rom with it, I can't get it because I have a bad EMMC chip.
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i doubt it. we didn't get a android 2.3.5 or 2.3.7 update, i'm guessing android 2.3.4 was our last (and only) OTA. tmobile considers the MT4G as an "old phone" now
now i may be wrong though, so don't trust me 100% lol

Cm9 vs ICS?

What's the difference??
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CM9 is built off of ICS.

So they the same thing?
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bstylz911 said:
So they the same thing?
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ics is android 4.0 released by google.
cm9 is cyanogen 4.0 that was rebuild.

bstylz911 said:
So they the same thing?
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No. ICS is Googles Android OS. CM9 is a modded version of it.

ics simply refers to android version 4.0. Cm9 is based off of android 4.0 aosp but has many added features and tweaks.
Just like cm7 is based off of android 2.3 (gingerbread) aosp.
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kwes1020 said:
ics simply refers to android version 4.0. Cm9 is based off of android 4.0 aosp but has many added features and tweaks.
Just like cm7 is based off of android 2.3 (gingerbread) aosp.
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I think his question is really what is the difference between the two. Which right now I don't think there is much. I think it's just about porting and getting everything working. Maybe there is some small optimizations done but nothing heavy. I think cyanogenmod is working on adding features as we speak and will most likely release a big beta with all of them implemented vs small amounts being added over time
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psychoace said:
I think his question is really what is the difference between the two. Which right now I don't think there is much. I think it's just about porting and getting everything working. Maybe there is some small optimizations done but nothing heavy. I think cyanogenmod is working on adding features as we speak and will most likely release a big beta with all of them implemented vs small amounts being added over time
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Well for the g2x there isn't much difference because both builds are still broken lol. I know on my galaxy nexus there is a big difference in cm9 and ics feature wise.
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kwes1020 said:
Well for the g2x there isn't much difference because both builds are still broken lol. I know on my galaxy nexus there is a big difference in cm9 and ics feature wise.
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elaborate please!!?!??!! what are some newer features we might be able to expect in cm9 compared to OTA ICS... YouTube searching now lol.

mt3g said:
elaborate please!!?!??!! what are some newer features we might be able to expect in cm9 compared to OTA ICS... YouTube searching now lol.
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Probably the coolest one in the works is the ability to root and unroot your phone via settings. The new music app is nice too. There's a lot being added every week. Its not complete or even close to being but it is looking awesome.
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So I suppose this might be getting a little off topic but what is the point being able to root/unroot via settings?
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I'll prob use the OTA debloated/tweaked ICS build that is going to be developed regardless

kwes1020 said:
Probably the coolest one in the works is the ability to root and unroot your phone via settings. The new music app is nice too. There's a lot being added every week. Its not complete or even close to being but it is looking awesome.
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I run passion ics on my vibrant. Ics has alot of cool features. Cant wait til g2x gets it. Only reason i dont run my vibrant daily is i only get 5 hours on the dang thing. But ics is definately a better system with all the tweaks it has.
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shovelhead83 said:
I run passion ics on my vibrant. Ics has alot of cool features. Cant wait til g2x gets it. Only reason i dont run my vibrant daily is i only get 5 hours on the dang thing. But ics is definately a better system with all the tweaks it has.
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I have a vibrant too. That's the device I first started themeing. I run passion with Eugene's kernel it gets pretty good battery life.
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kwes1020 said:
I have a vibrant too. That's the device I first started themeing. I run passion with Eugene's kernel it gets pretty good battery life.
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Yes I remember. For team whiskey? My wife still has bionix on hers. Lol. Oops, sorry for getting off topic.
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Anybody know how CM9 development is going so far for the G2x?

Why does everyone wants ICS so much?

Hey guys, I recently went into Verizon and played with the galaxy nexus. Its a nice phone, but what's so fantastic about ICS? I thought it was too dark, and really slow (at least the display model was). I've used sky-ics rom and I had to go back to StockMod.
So why exactly does everyone want it and ask about it? Personally I prefer touchwiz, its a lot more intuitive. The biggest difference I saw was the widgets displayed in the launched and the recent app tray thing. But its not like a game changer.
I don't mean to offend anyone, but just curious.
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I think it's because everyone wants the latest and greatest. People are getting bored of Gingerbread.

Cause we can't have it. .....yet
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* Better use of GPU for smoother UI
* Better usability (e.g. Landscape for calls)
* Chrome beta
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Trinition said:
* Better use of GPU for smoother UI
* Better usability (e.g. Landscape for calls)
* Chrome beta
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Wallet for NFC

Ok lol chrome beta really?
Is Google wallet going to be activated on these phones?
I also think its because we just don't have it yet.
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Hardware acceleration will be nice.
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I came to the SkyRocket from the Inspire recently and the last ROM I used on it was an ICS ROM. Chrome beta alone makes it well worth it not to mention its the latest and greatest and we can't have it!
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geoldr said:
I've used sky-ics rom and I had to go back to StockMod.
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sky-ics is still gingerbread.
the main reason i want ICS is that its a whole UI overhaul. it looks smooth and fancy. lol. i had ICS on my captivate and LOVED it. i cant wait to have ICS on my skyrocket

ICS is built for dual core.

ICS is amazing
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ICS is great. I love it on my xoom. Chrome beta is also worthwhile, much better than the stock browser. Also lots of little things make me want ICS.

I mean why not, having gingerbread is to mainstream.
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I am using ics on my nexus s, bigxie apex rom and it is awesome. Those display phones are slow usually because hundreds of people fool with them a day and they have been on for weeks.
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no gWallet with ICS because we dont have Secure Elements! Only Nexus has it!
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Wallet for NFC
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appdroid said:
no gWallet with ICS because we dont have Secure Elements! Only Nexus has it!
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isnt the secure elements in the sim card? we could possibly get it someday by getting a new simcard....right? i hope *crosses fingers*

geoldr said:
Hey guys, I recently went into Verizon and played with the galaxy nexus. Its a nice phone, but what's so fantastic about ICS? I thought it was too dark, and really slow (at least the display model was). I've used sky-ics rom and I had to go back to StockMod.
So why exactly does everyone want it and ask about it? Personally I prefer touchwiz, its a lot more intuitive. The biggest difference I saw was the widgets displayed in the launched and the recent app tray thing. But its not like a game changer.
I don't mean to offend anyone, but just curious.
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Touchwiz isn't a operating system buddy but a UI overlay by Samsung. HTC has sense and so on but both companies devices can have ics
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Gingerbread is becoming outdated.
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GeezyF.Ladies said:
Touchwiz isn't a operating system buddy but a UI overlay by Samsung. HTC has sense and so on but both companies devices can have ics
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and every official samsung ICS firmware will have touchwiz

Comparison

Thinking about switching from the mytouch 4g. Good idea?
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Very much.
Blaze is easier all around dev-wise cause it comes with an unlocked bootloader & great devs in the community.
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unicorndust98 said:
Very much.
Blaze is easier all around dev-wise cause it comes with an unlocked bootloader & great devs in the community.
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I hate to be that guy but could you recommend a solid Rom with no bugs
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Supamike88 said:
I hate to be that guy but could you recommend a solid Rom with no bugs
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Any ics spin offs don't have SoD's if not try dr4stic 's cm10 as he is the only fixing issue to the kernel and upstreaming them his cm10 might be the most stable rom jellybean wise
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Supamike88 said:
I hate to be that guy but could you recommend a solid Rom with no bugs
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Tweaked 2.1 my daily driver. Big ups to Dwitherell, and really everyother dev in these forums without them i'd still have a stock bloated pos.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1965232

For myself CM 10 it is very stable I myself have had no SoD's and nothing major or no "bugs" that bother me. Dr4stic has done a great job and with new nightly's coming practically every night we might have a stable CM 10 very soon. Sum it up yes switchmy opinion lol.... and Erikmm is also very helpful in our little community.... just the truth people. Hope you make the right choice... what is he other option if you don't mind me asking? :highfive:

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For myself CM 10 it is very stable I myself have had no SoD's and nothing major or no "bugs" that bother me. Dr4stic has done a great job and with new nightly's coming practically every night we might have a stable CM 10 very soon. Sum it up yes switchmy opinion lol.... and Erikmm is also very helpful in our little community.... just the truth people. Hope you make the right choice... what is he other option if you don't mind me asking? :highfive:
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I'm actually getting the blaze today. On the mytouch I was just sticking with gingerbread cause jelly bean and even ics would have to many bugs or just not be quick and smooth enough to make the transition out of gingerbread worth it. I'm really hoping to at least find a smooth ics Rom on this phone with no bugs
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I'm actually getting the blaze today. On the mytouch I was just sticking with gingerbread cause jelly bean and even ics would have to many bugs or just not be quick and smooth enough to make the transition out of gingerbread worth it. I'm really hoping to at least find a smooth ics Rom on this phone with no bugs
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If you want a stable cm10... well its right around the corner. Been testing 2 kernels for dr4stic, and both are rock solid. No sods NOTHING. Can't imagine it getting much better than this. You'll have a vast selection to choose from when you decide what's best for you. If you find something you like don't hesitate to hit thx or donate to any of these great devs. Let's keep this community strong by showing these devs how much their truly appreciated. Cheers to all

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If you want a stable cm10... well its right around the corner. Been testing 2 kernels for dr4stic, and both are rock solid. No sods NOTHING. Can't imagine it getting much better than this. You'll have a vast selection to choose from when you decide what's best for you. If you find something you like don't hesitate to hit thx or donate to any of these great devs. Let's keep this community strong by showing these devs how much their truly appreciated. Cheers to all
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it came stock with 4.0.4 can anyone point me to a root guide for that?

Supamike88 said:
it came stock with 4.0.4 can anyone point me to a root guide for that?
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Check out erikmm 's how to in the dev section very easy to follow

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Check out erikmm 's how to in the dev section very easy to follow
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Well I rooted and flashed the tweaked ICS ROM and so far it doesn't seem like a huge improvement from the my touch 4g. Its a solid ROM just was expecting more from this phone being that its newer and on paper has a better processor
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Supamike88 said:
Well I rooted and flashed the tweaked ICS ROM and so far it doesn't seem like a huge improvement from the my touch 4g. Its a solid ROM just was expecting more from this phone being that its newer and on paper has a better processor
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Should've went with a jelly rom...

Supamike88 said:
Well I rooted and flashed the tweaked ICS ROM and so far it doesn't seem like a huge improvement from the my touch 4g...
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Should've went with a jelly rom...
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... *sigh*

Coming from sense ROM, it'll take some time, dwithrell, don't worry.
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dwitherell said:
... *sigh*
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Not knockin your work, your awesome. Just telling him what I prefer, please don't think I meant anything else by it. Apologies for not explaining.

unicorndust98 said:
Coming from sense ROM, it'll take some time, dwithrell, don't worry.
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Good point, hadn't thought of that actually.
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Not knockin your work, your awesome. Just telling him what I prefer, please don't think I meant anything else by it. Apologies for not explaining.
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No worries. ICS is no JB that's for sure, and truth be told ALL the awesome options available to the Blaze should be tried out! That's the great thing about having such options - you can start choosing based on preferences as opposed to basic functionality. I'm a smali hack at best - I would consider the other tinkerers for the Blaze to be far more qualified of a "developer" title than I really - so folks should really make sure to test the various waters as you never know what you might be missing!

Smali hacking isn't easy lol. I've learned a lot from you dwitherell
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Theirs nothing wrong with the ROM. I just haven't seen anything so far that makes this phone noticeably better than the mytouch 4g which is what I switched from
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Theirs nothing wrong with the ROM. I just haven't seen anything so far that makes this phone noticeably better than the mytouch 4g which is what I switched from
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Well single core to dual core, NFC, slightly larger screen, 4g 42mbps, larger capacity battery, and adreno 220 are things that I would consider better. At my dad's house near Minneapolis I can pull 20+mpbs on 4g...
But at the end of the day, you still are running android and that's not going to change much... and if you liked sense than you will likely not like TW. No guarantee that you also wouldn't like aosp either (my wife doesn't - she prefers sense). My wife has a sensation 4g and I see a major difference between her phone and my blaze. I prefer the blaze, because of those features listed (and access to the sd card without having to dissemble the phone to get to it) and I prefer TW (using TW5 launcher) to any sense rom. Sense just seems bloated to me and the Blaze just seems to be more responsive.
But hey, they're just phones and everyone is entitled to their own opinions and can like whatever they choose to like

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Well single core to dual core, NFC, slightly larger screen, 4g 42mbps, larger capacity battery, and adreno 220 are things that I would consider better. At my dad's house near Minneapolis I can pull 20+mpbs on 4g...
But at the end of the day, you still are running android and that's not going to change much... and if you liked sense than you will likely not like TW. No guarantee that you also wouldn't like aosp either (my wife doesn't - she prefers sense). My wife has a sensation 4g and I see a major difference between her phone and my blaze. I prefer the blaze, because of those features listed (and access to the sd card without having to dissemble the phone to get to it) and I prefer TW (using TW5 launcher) to any sense rom. Sense just seems bloated to me and the Blaze just seems to be more responsive.
But hey, they're just phones and everyone is entitled to their own opinions and can like whatever they choose to like
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I'm actually running CM7 on my Mytouch 4G. I agree with you on sense feeling bloated. As far as the screen size, when I put the phones next to each other you really can't notice an increase in size.
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Widgets

People what are you're opinions ?
Basically iPad owners always talk about the system and software being smooth,which is probably true, and how Android maybe slightly laggy, well,could the problem lie in widgets?
Meaning without them would android run any smoother, because once you put say 2 or 3 widgets on one screen,it lags,just wanted your opinions thanks.
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People what are you're opinions ?
Basically iPad owners always talk about the system and software being smooth,which is probably true, and how Android maybe slightly laggy, well,could the problem lie in widgets?
Meaning without them would android run any smoother, because once you put say 2 or 3 widgets on one screen,it lags,just wanted your opinions thanks.
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I din find any lag on mine. I have all the 6 or 7 homescreens full of widgets. In JB, the lag has been drastically reduced! (ics being the most laggy)
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Lifehacker7 said:
I din find any lag on mine. I have all the 6 or 7 homescreens full of widgets. In JB, the lag has been drastically reduced! (ics being the most laggy)
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Yeh definitely much smoother, than ICS, ditching widgets would surely save ram loads wouldn't it?
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Since I went to JB lag and sense reloads are not near as bad, but I can't seem to get friendstream to work.
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riktudds said:
Yeh definitely much smoother, than ICS, ditching widgets would surely save ram loads wouldn't it?
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Ya. But not to a great extent (unless u have a animated or self refreshing kinda widget)!
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