Is desire s NFC enabled by any chance???
Nope it is not
esco123 said:
Nope it is not
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oh...damn...
And what good in NFC anyway ?
NFC = Near Field Communication
Well,it basically lets you integrate your credit card on to your device and lets you pay through it... kind of like a mobile wallet. Its available on the nexus s and later devices.was wondering if it were there on desire s...
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But when I click on sharing a document or picture an option for nfc tapping comes up as well. But when I tap on it the file manager force closes and sometimes nothing happens.
Apparently the galaxy nexus has the nfc chip built into the battery. So might be able to have it in the future. They're also making sims with nfc chips
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i found nfc lib in the lib folder.
NFC is still new so just got to be patient
I had no idea there was an NFC chip on the Desire S...
Is there really?
Well,I just contacted HTC and they said that the device is indeed NFC enabled...
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aji4032 said:
Well,I just contacted HTC and they said that the device is indeed NFC enabled...
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I'm pretty sure it doesn't ...
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Well,I just contacted HTC and they said that the device is indeed NFC enabled...
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The HTC Desire S sold in India is indeed NFC enabled.
It doesn't look like any others are.
You can also use a SD card with NFC transmitter.
And suppose you had nfc (which the desire s most definitely does not - India or elsewhere)... what would you do with it?
Just asking...because last I checked, there are no practical real world applications of that technology currently... anywhere in the world. It may become widely used one day...but I promise you, when that day comes, you will have upgraded to a different device!
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Nfc is used within android beam and brings nice features (ics only), there are also some companys allready offering services (mostly information services or app pushes) based on nfc and don't forget the google wallet.
Nfc is also compatible with rfid.
Oh and the desire s release in india is nfc enabled, maybe not the first generation, but the current for sure.
Tectas said:
Nfc is used within android beam and brings nice features (ics only), there are also some companys allready offering services (mostly information services or app pushes) based on nfc and don't forget the google wallet.
Nfc is also compatible with rfid.
Oh and the desire s release in india is nfc enabled, maybe not the first generation, but the current for sure.
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Wow. If that is true, it's indeed good to know!
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Devices could be made be NFC enabled, coming Q2, check this link -
http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/11/moneto-nfc-microsd-contactless-payment-Android-iPhone/
I knew that the Desire S (and other models) is not NFC compatible because the case contains metal, and NFC enabled devices should be made from plastic. Metal cases are interfering with NFC operation. Probably the Desire S sold in India is different (just above someone said that it looks different). If this is the case, I doubt that an SD card will be of any use...case will still be made from metal and interfere. I hope I heard wrong or that they found a way to bypass this
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Hello everybody,
I will buying my first android very soon and my budget is of INR 25,000 = 451.811 USD = 358.611 EUR
The prices are to be considered for unlocked devices.
Requirements:-
I would prefer ICS on it. It won't matter wether it comes preloaded or an update would be available afterwards.
It should have a front facing camera as now it is a requirement for me.
If possible suggest dual core smartphones.
The back camera should be minimum of 5 Mega-pixel with flash.
I would also prefer such phones which have developer community support.
It is preferable to have phones of Sony, HTC or Samsung as I don't trust other companies much.
My List:-
Sony Xperia P
I have heard it is a good phone but it's battery life may be shorter & I have also heard that due to the new white pixel techonlogy of Sony battery life is not a big problem as it consumes less power.
HTC Sensation
It is great phone but it was released last year and I have heard so may issues relating to it such as Death grip, unresponsive touch screen, poor battery life, improper viewing angles.
Suggestions are welcome but please see to it that it meets my list of requirements.
Get a Samsung Galaxy S3.
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Get a Samsung Galaxy S3.
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Mate I have given my budget and in our country it is not available within that range.
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Mate I have given my budget and in our country it is not available within that range.
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Oh, I see. Can you post that amount in U.S. Dollars then? Lol
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Htc one S
You can go in for the HTC one S
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Oh, I see. Can you post that amount in U.S. Dollars then? Lol
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Sorry mate.
Post updated. Actually I use currency converter plugin that caused the problem while posting.
If that's the Indian rupee, $448 can get you a SGS3 if only it were available in India.. there's always buying it somewhere online and having it shipped to your country as an option.
If not, there's the Galaxy Nexus that I would recommend second.
I'd never recommend an HTC, due to in part that sense is nonsense. What's the point of going to a dev community with a sense phone if the #1 motif will be REMOVING Sense? Lol. I'd avoid HTC altogether. The beats by dre sound is a joke, just overpowered bass. Get Samsung, then combine it with voodoo sound.
Don't make the mistake of getting an SGSII though.
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What about the HTC One like was suggested? From everything I've read it looks amazing (great screen, great camera). Then again, idk of that falls into the price range either.
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If that's the Indian rupee, can get you a SGS3 if only it were available in India.. there's always buying it somewhere online and having it shipped to your country as an option.
If not, there's the Galaxy Nexus that I would recommend second.
I'd never recommend an HTC, due to in part that sense is nonsense. What's the point of going to a dev community with a sense phone if the #1 motif will be REMOVING Sense? Lol. I'd avoid HTC altogether. The beats by dre sound is a joke, just overpowered bass. Get Samsung, then combine it with voodoo sound.
Don't make the mistake of getting an SGSII though.
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Yeah, I also thought the same. What do you think about Xperia P as it meets most of my requirements.
Thanks for reply mate. +1
I'd take an Xperia P. sony is the best.
anthonycr said:
What about the HTC One like was suggested? From everything I've read it looks amazing (great screen, great camera). Then again, idk of that falls into the price range either.
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You mean One S? In India it's available for above 25K and one V don't have secondary cam which is a requirement for me.
fakaly said:
I'd take an Xperia P. sony is the best.
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But would it have custom ROM's support?
Would you be able to afford the Galaxy Note? I would highly recommend it
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Would you be able to afford the Galaxy Note? I would highly recommend it
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The phone is nice mate but I find it's screen pretty big. A tablet would rather be a better choice then.
How about Sensation XE?
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Get a HTC One X
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The phone is nice mate but I find it's screen pretty big. A tablet would rather be a better choice then.
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The screen is daunting at first but you get used to it really quickly and wonder how you ever used anything smaller XD
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Get HTC one x mate!! Best phone I've ever held in my hand!
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sry dude but samsung galaxy/note series are the best devices with android ICS...
Think about it...
Hello everyone
Keeping in mind the excellent dev support for NS , i wanted to ask if someone has managed to enable 720p video recording on it ? if it is possible ...
thanks for any info in advance
Not possible.
i too was curious about this a while ago... got a similar "plain" answer with no explanation... which obviously didn't satisfy the original urge to discover the answer... the more drawn out answer is:
the Nexus S doesn't have the hardware to allow for HD recording... we can thank the NFC chip that was added in place of where the extra bit for HD recording hardware would've gone...
btw, search is your friend... ibtl
the1dynasty said:
we can thank the NFC chip that was added in place of where the extra bit for HD recording hardware would've gone...
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Please keep in mind that Nexus S is primarily a developer phone. For a developer it is better to have every bit of hardware the Android SDK supports than having extra functions which are useless for a developer.
debaj said:
Please keep in mind that Nexus S is primarily a developer phone. For a developer it is better to have every bit of hardware the Android SDK supports than having extra functions which are useless for a developer.
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good point... because i bought it b/c it was a phone... maybe this is why google hasn't gained as much ground as they could've?? NFC is only NOW useful since Google Wallets latest update allowing for adding other cards like Visa, etc... before that, NFC was totally useless for me and pretty much everyone else!
but you're point does make a lot of sense from that perspective!!
Oh ok ... Thanks for the info
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Not possible.
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The htc one v has got this function. The htc one v has got a 1GH processor and the benchmarks points are only 2100. The nexus s has got 2900 without overclocking.
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The htc one v has got this function. The htc one v has got a 1GH processor and the benchmarks points are only 2100. The nexus s has got 2900 without overclocking.
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And the one v is a year and a half younger with a different processor. Comparing apples with oranges
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the1dynasty said:
good point... because i bought it b/c it was a phone... maybe this is why google hasn't gained as much ground as they could've?? NFC is only NOW useful since Google Wallets latest update allowing for adding other cards like Visa, etc... before that, NFC was totally useless for me and pretty much everyone else!
but you're point does make a lot of sense from that perspective!!
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Still useless for me! I cant get google wallet to work in Canada..
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The htc one v has got this function. The htc one v has got a 1GH processor and the benchmarks points are only 2100. The nexus s has got 2900 without overclocking.
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And what does any of that have to do with taking 720p video? Absolutely nothing.
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And what does any of that have to do with taking 720p video? Absolutely nothing.
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The nexus s supports it because a less powerful device supports it.
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Spidergio said:
The nexus s supports it because a less powerful device supports it.
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That doesn't make sense though. :S
That just might the dumbest post of the year
Albundy2010 is right. This whole thread was a waste of my life... useless.
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Hi,
HTC confirmed that the S will get its JB-Update in Novemver 2012. (http://www.golem.de/news/hands-on-htc-one-x-plus-mit-schnellerem-tegra-3-prozessor-1210-94817-3.html) (german!)
Greets
YAY , only a month
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Hmm interesting. Flash player will natively work on the JB upgrade...
Vauix said:
Hmm interesting. Flash player will natively work on the JB upgrade...
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On Engadget it says that JB will be rolling out THIS month!!
http://www.engadget.com/2012/10/02/htc-jelly-bean-one-series/
According to gsmarena.com JB will arrive this month!
http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_one_x_with_android_41_jelly_bean_is_now_official__-news-4884.php
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According to gsmarena.com JB will arrive this month!
http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_one_x_with_android_41_jelly_bean_is_now_official__-news-4884.php
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maybe they'll roll it out on different times in different countries...
Yeah... that's true.
It's sad because we the owners that use the s3 version of the htc one s didn't get android 4.0.4 and sense 4.1 and others will be getting jb this month!
Another F.U. post for HTC !
Yea, but if you read at the bottom, tmo one s won't get it with the rest, it's bad enough having to wait on manufacturers to work the new version into their skin that they just haaave to have, but we also have to wait on the carrier to approve and add their extra layer of crap. I really wish they would all just give us the option to run vanilla android if we wanted without rooting. It does me up the wall. Ok I'm done ranting now.
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The one s and one x, won't see jb until the one x+ is released
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JB come to HOS and HOX free's in october, with a company comes in november-december
This is good, seems HTC and Samsung both want to get there flagship devices on jb, but we will probably see a leak sooner I knew it was coming soon
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Yanno with how tmo is constantly trying to improve everything. Common sense would b to get these updates out quickly. To build confidence with there customers.
But it does make sense for HTC to wait for the one x+ to land in the u.s .. but screw both theories /endofrant
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Well even if that's the case we will still see it here before T-Mobile anyways but atleast we know when to expect it
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Yeah... that's true.
It's sad because we the owners that use the s3 version of the htc one s didn't get android 4.0.4 and sense 4.1 and others will be getting jb this month!
Another F.U. post for HTC !
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Why didn't you make sure you bought the s4 before buying it?
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Many of us didn't know that there are 2 versions of the One S (i didn't).
Add to that the fact that the S3 is sold in specific regions.
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The one s and one x, won't see jb until the one x+ is released
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One x+ ? Wtf?
If I helped in any way please hit thanks
CrayzyBoy said:
One x+ ? Wtf?
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Have a look at the OP.
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Yea, but if you read at the bottom, tmo one s won't get it with the rest, it's bad enough having to wait on manufacturers to work the new version into their skin that they just haaave to have, but we also have to wait on the carrier to approve and add their extra layer of crap. I really wish they would all just give us the option to run vanilla android if we wanted without rooting. It does me up the wall. Ok I'm done ranting now.
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You do have a choice.... its called get a Nexus!!! HTC/Samsung/Motorola/etc, always have, and always will add a skin to their phones. It's one of the reasons I bought my One S... For Sense!!!!! I never understood why people complain and ask companies to remove the one feature they add that is PURPOSELY added to help differentiate their phones from all the rest.
I prefer vanilla over sense. I bought the One S because of the excellent hardware, not because of sense. Still I would say that sense is better than vanilla for beginners. Some reasons:
1. Labels under every button so its behavior is clear. In some Google apps, for example Gmail, there are lots of buttons without labels and its not always clear what they do. Yes, I know I can long press to get description, but not everyone does.
2. More functionality included without third party apps. Why hasn't Google included something as basic as stopwatch in their clock app?
Theres probably more, but this is what I could think of now
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I prefer vanilla over sense. I bought the One S because of the excellent hardware, not because of sense. Still I would say that sense is better than vanilla for beginners. Some reasons:
1. Labels under every button so its behavior is clear. In some Google apps, for example Gmail, there are lots of buttons without labels and its not always clear what they do. Yes, I know I can long press to get description, but not everyone does.
2. More functionality included without third party apps. Why hasn't Google included something as basic as stopwatch in their clock app?
Theres probably more, but this is what I could think of now
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Wow...been using Android for many years and just learned about this long press trick. I don't care about #2...I'd rather find an app that works the way I want it to rather than have some bloatware running in the background all the time.
Was just on chat with support. Contiually lying to me that both versions s4 and s3 jb were released at the same time and I shouldn't rely on third party websites like xa for news hmmmmm
I hate HTC. My next phone will be a Nexus device. But that's my own rant. I still love the One S!
AW: HTC lying again
No wonder why htc is going down!
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Kinda like HTC president commenting that it was poor marketing campaigns that made for lower sales than other brands.
I really like the build quality on my HTC devices. But some things could be improved on other ends.
+1. Build quality is great, much better than sh*tty Samsung devices with plastic all over it. The software side, support, and updates are what is lacking at a disgusting level.
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Was just on chat with support. Contiually lying to me that both versions s4 and s3 jb were released at the same time and I shouldn't rely on third party websites like xa for news hmmmmm
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Nope, Jelly Bean update for One S C2 is still in developement process (God Knows, when it will be live?)
I recently checked a thread on HTC UK's Facebook page they have specifically mentioned that Jelly Bean update for HTC One S C2 is in developement/testing phase
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Nope, Jelly Bean update for One S C2 is still in developement process (God Knows, when it will be live?)
I recently checked a thread on HTC UK's Facebook page they have specifically mentioned that Jelly Bean update for HTC One S C2 is in developement/testing phase
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So there probably is an issue with it eg performance or it wouldn't be this long. Most likely the fact they used an older slower processor. They should replace every s3.
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When I buy a device, I honestly dont give a rats ass about what the manufacture says. I check the XDA section for said device and see how the custom rom/root/unlock support is , and google a bit for build quality etc.
The only thing that we have to rely on the manufacture for, is the kernel source for said device/version. GIEF THE SOURCE ALREADY!
But theres always AOSP options...
Half the point, for me at least, with an android device is that you are NOT LOCKED to whatever the manufacture puts in it - you are free to change it!
The HTC Fetch is a little device that you keep on your key ring and it's paired with your phone by bluetooth. If you misplace the phone you can ring it, or if you move out of the range of the Fetch (15m) it beeps.
http://blog.htc.com/2013/10/tired-of-losing-your-phone-meet-the-htc-fetch/
Officially the Fetch is only compatible with some HTC devices. What stops the community from making other phones compatible with this device ?
Nokia is doing the same thing with their Tag and it will have an Android app for all phones to use.
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bblzd said:
Nokia is doing the same thing with their Tag and it will have an Android app for all phones to use.
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That's good to hear. I see the price is similar at 24euros and they would steal the show from HTC if they make it user friendly across platforms. Can 2 tags function without a host phone ?
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That's good to hear. I see the price is similar at 24euros and they would steal the show from HTC if they make it user friendly across platforms. Can 2 tags function without a host phone ?
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That's a good question. I'm not sure but I do like the idea of these things. The Nokia one seems to be called Treasure Tags.
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