I'm an owner of a T-Mobile SG2 and im really getting fed up with Samsung caving into Apple's demands. Im considering switching to HTC, which i had a G2 before I went with Samsung.
Last month prior to the ICS update Samsung released a "maintenance update" on my sgs2 which the 1st thing i noticed was they taken away my scrolling wallpaper. They also did a few other adjustments, but Im a very visual kinda guy, which i didn't like the idea they took that away. I thought ill get it back on the official ICS update - WHICH IT DIDN'T!
I was thinking about upgrading to a newer phone. Either the HTC 1s or SGS3.
1) Do you guys have scrolling wallpaper?
2) Do you guys have global search?
3) Can you access this web page from your "stock" browser?
https://members.premiereinteractive...et=http://www.coasttocoastam.com/member/auth/
Finding out, the real reason why the Galaxy series phones don't have scrolling wallpaper is because of Apple which the iphones have scrolling wallpaper. Then they taken away global search is another nail in their coffin.
Anyone that can answer these questions, please respond.
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HTC was getting punked by Apple too bro... its the whole android family.
I do have scrolling wallpaper.
Don't know what u mean by global search.
And using my stock aosp browser on cm9 I get this:
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glacierguy said:
HTC was getting punked by Apple too bro... its the whole android family.
I do have scrolling wallpaper.
Don't know what u mean by global search.
And using my stock aosp browser on cm9 I get this:
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Global search is where on the Google search widget, if you begin to start typing somebody's name, it will query your phone first (contacts) then the internet. If you begin to type the name of an app, it will show you results from your phone then the internet.
Please tell me you guys can still do this?
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Global search works.
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Samsung financially is in bed with Apple. They are in contract with them om making computer parts (screens, hardware etc.) about 4 million dollars per month. So when Apple started to complain, Samsung didn't want to loose their contract with Apple.
By your answers so far, HTC still has these core functions that Sammy has already taken away from their high end phones.
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lawalty said:
Finding out, the real reason why the Galaxy series phones don't have scrolling wallpaper is because of Apple which the iphones have scrolling wallpaper.
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WTF are you talking about? Stock iPhones don't have scrolling wallpapers, there's a jailbreak tweak but no official features.
Go check in your settings or change for another launcher but don't blame Apple for everything...
NienorGT said:
WTF are you talking about? Stock iPhones don't have scrolling wallpapers, there's a jailbreak tweak but no official features.
Go check in your settings or change for another launcher but don't blame Apple for everything...
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I don't blame apple for everything, except for them pressuring companies like Samsung to take core services away like global search. i can blame apple for That! i may have been wrong with the scrolling wallpaper, but not for the other... thank you.
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What are you talking about? My Jellybean has global search... every Android I've ever owned has global search.
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dimgl said:
What are you talking about? My Jellybean has global search... every Android I've ever owned has global search.
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I'm in the One S forum, which the HTC brand android phones still have global search. This is awesome news, because Just this last week, Samsung has been rolling out an update to all their top-shelf phones (SGS3s) that strips away that global search mechanism that we're use to.
However, the HTC line has yet been untouched.
As far as the scrolling wallpaper, i couldn't figure out why for all of the sudden, just weeks prior to the ICS update, Samsung stripped all their phones (SGS2s & SGS3) using TouchWIZ (Samsung's very own launcher) the scrolling wallpaper.
Im looking forward to diving back into HTC and leaving Samsung behind.
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Patent trolling is the new way to fight competitors nowadays, it's not just Apple, everyone does it. -_-
I hope that more will follow the way of the Judge Posner.
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However, the HTC line has yet been untouched.
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Not true, HTC had to change something about "smartlinks" to avoid the ban...
http://www.theverge.com/2012/5/16/3...lte-custom-android-build-apple-patent-linkify
The galaxy 3 is the first Samsung phone that's actually caught my attention. Though I'm pretty happy when my one s
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Related
http://www.androidcentral.com/sprints-motorola-photon-4g-available-july-31-199-contract
Just thought Id share this with you guys...
sounds pretty badass but its kinda ugly
My brother wants to go on my line, and imma either tell him the evo 3d or this.
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The specs seem pretty good but its kinda ugly and looks bulky...after this nexus I don't think I want to go to a heavier phone..oh and I love cm7 and miui
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Locked bootloader
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Itll get rooted, but bootloader is locked. With the recent breakthroughs on the Droid X with second init and getting CM7 working, count on aosp working at some point on the Photon also. Motorola may even unlock a few months down the road since they promised no more locked bootloaders.
Like the look and nice specs but I only buy Nexus devices. To buy any other android phone other than a Nexus would be stupid.
I think it is nice, but, I genuinely love my NS4G and I haven't even rooted and started flashing yet.
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Yea dont blame you. I personally like Motorola and think itll be the best all around option sprint will see this year. Best battery and radio, guaranteed.
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Like the look and nice specs but I only buy Nexus devices. To buy any other android phone other than a Nexus would be stupid.
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Oh. And the Atrix bootloader has been hacked and unlocked so im sure the photon will be figured out shortly.
gunstar3035 said:
Like the look and nice specs but I only buy Nexus devices. To buy any other android phone other than a Nexus would be stupid.
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Wow. That's pretty closed minded.
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Battery life will be awesome. It has a 10 hour talk time.
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If it gets unlocked, I'll jump on it. Tegra 2 processors are second to none with their 3D capabilities. I'm skeptical about battery life and the qHD display. The only phone I'm interested other than this is the SGS2 but that's not going to be out until fall according to our samsung rep.
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gunstar3035 said:
Like the look and nice specs but I only buy Nexus devices. To buy any other android phone other than a Nexus would be stupid.
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How would that be stupid? Other manufactures add functionality that should be included in stock android already but isn't. Unless you're stuck on the "ill get updates first wagon".
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Quis89 said:
How would that be stupid? Other manufactures add functionality that should be included in stock android already but isn't. Unless you're stuck on the "ill get updates first wagon".
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That's a matter of opinion and on the development device you have the source to add to if you wish : D not hating on you but most run to the nexus line to escape what the carrier added.
The proton is ugly imo lol, can't imagine comfort holding that thing also why are all these dual cores only pushing one gig?
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Hell yeah I am getting this phone. It is what the EVO 2 should have been. And it will be rooted, not worried about that.
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I had a flashback when I seen it I couldn't place it but I got it, the motorola i1 presumably one of the worst phones produced with android. It featured iden push to talk and that was the only selling point, shipped with 1.5 android when froyo was out, the list goes on. the design is a perfect match as far as the shape. Visit this link
www.motorola.com/Consumers/US-EN/Consumer-Product-and-Services/Mobile-Phones/MOTOROLA-i1-US-EN
load the flash video and check picture 2 and the last one out. Very bulky
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Off topic but which do you prefer more, sense or motoblur. I used sense 3.0 and I totally hated it, it felt like the UI was bogging down the hardware. I never tired blur, i know some people have a thing against it but don't know why...
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chewbz said:
Off topic but which do you prefer more, sense or motoblur. I used sense 3.0 and I totally hated it, it felt like the UI was bogging down the hardware. I never tired blur, i know some people have a thing against it but don't know why...
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Because it's the ugliest, slowest, buggiest UI
Lol. The new blur isnt bad. The icons are what kill me.
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Because it's the ugliest, slowest, buggiest UI
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I hated blur when it came out on the cliq and havent touched it since then
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I qualify for their "multiple problem" deal where since they keep sending out replacement devices and I still have issues, they asked me if I wanted to upgrade.
I understand, there is a lot of bias here, but I'm hoping to get some of you who aren't biased. Do I want to keep trying with the G2X (I already have 2.3.3 for those making that pitch, I updated already...don't care for some things), get the Sensation, the MyTouch/MyTouch Slide or other option maybe?
I am quite happy with my g2x but if you aren't due to issues then try the sensation. No phone is perfect, my wife has sensation and quite happy with it. I hate sense but it does have a great camera and a larger qhd screen.
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Go for the Samsung Galaxy S2. It's a more powerful phone and unlike Sensation it doesn't have a crapload of it's own problems too.
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LordButtersI said:
Go for the Samsung Galaxy S2. It's a more powerful phone and unlike Sensation it doesn't have a crapload of it's own problems too.
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Too bad we don't have the s2 or a variant unless you can wait for the Hercules which is rumored to drop sometime in September.
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bballcat03 said:
I qualify for their "multiple problem" deal where since they keep sending out replacement devices and I still have issues, they asked me if I wanted to upgrade.
I understand, there is a lot of bias here, but I'm hoping to get some of you who aren't biased. Do I want to keep trying with the G2X (I already have 2.3.3 for those making that pitch, I updated already...don't care for some things), get the Sensation, the MyTouch/MyTouch Slide or other option maybe?
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How many times have they replaced it?
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Does anyone know if there is any Sense 4 for the Unlocked, Rooted, Verizon Samsung Galaxy SIII
No. We will probably never get it either. Unless you attempt the port yourself
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there is a project called sense4all i believe, it is for all galaxy devices. try googling that
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just use the sense4 theme on an aosp rom, it gets you the look. Most don't miss the functionality. Huge app previews on app switcher? There's mods around to do that. Lock screen copycats are available on apps as well. Can't think of anything else to miss.
I still don't understand why people want sense....... its the worst skin in my opinion .....
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Sense has a few nice parts, like it's People app, folders etc. But yeah, TW is better
I always liked Sense, but it has too much UI lag for me. But we'll never see that on a non HTC phone now, way too much work, too complicated, and to most devs that could do it, not worth the effort
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Sense has a few nice parts, like it's People app, folders etc. But yeah, TW is better
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Never EVER thought I would hear someone say TW is better...Lol I think it's just inherent to all phone owners to hate whatever ui is on their device and want the others.
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I like Sense better in regards to "out of the box", however, until HTC starts putting decent sized (removable) batteries on their Verizon phones..... Well, I now own a Samsung.
Now that I took the leap to root and customize it a bit more, I may change my mind about which I prefer later. I'm not a fan of "stock Android", but Touchwiz seems to offer a little bit of both worlds.
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Never EVER thought I would hear someone say TW is better...Lol I think it's just inherent to all phone owners to hate whatever ui is on their device and want the others.
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Plenty of people and reviews say that. I had an Evo before my S3 and Im very familiar with Sense.
[ QUOTE=tonu42;31694577]I still don't understand why people want sense....... its the worst skin in my opinion .....
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You hit the nail on the head. Opinion, others opinions differ from yours an my opinion's. You see, believe it or not. The world does in fact not revolv around one particular human. Well, maybe it does revolve around me slightly. But thats not my fault. I'm just that cool.
Any way, all joking aside, I like Sense. I miss my Rezound because of it. It in "my opinion" would be wicked cool.
Shoved a tomato in my trousers and punched my self in the foot. Cucumbers get fluffy @ the speed of sound.
realy?
bbeelzebub said:
I like Sense better in regards to "out of the box", however, until HTC starts putting decent sized (removable) batteries on their Verizon phones..... Well, I now own a Samsung.
Now that I took the leap to root and customize it a bit more, I may change my mind about which I prefer later. I'm not a fan of "stock Android", but Touchwiz seems to offer a little bit of both worlds.
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so cool about this !
hesh.monster said:
Never EVER thought I would hear someone say TW is better...Lol I think it's just inherent to all phone owners to hate whatever ui is on their device and want the others.
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Yeah same here. I'll admit Sense can be laggy, and the huge previews for app switching is silly, but TW is an eyesore, Sense looks loads better in my opinion.
Then again I started out with an HTC phone and have stuck with them so, there's that.
Came to sammy from an OG Evo and sprints crappy ass service, I too lean towards sense, I just use go launcher with sense 4.0 theme and android pro widgets, I swear its almost an exact clone except I can't find a sense 4.0 clock.
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chupafaros said:
Came to sammy from an OG Evo and sprints crappy ass service, I too lean towards sense, I just use go launcher with sense 4.0 theme and android pro widgets, I swear its almost an exact clone except I can't find a sense 4.0 clock.
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Fancy Widgets' New Sense theme. It even flips and has animations.
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
stylus1828 said:
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.
dbgrigg189 said:
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
Habarug said:
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.
Any1 knows
Is there sence 5.0 port for n5
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I guess I don't get this. Everyone who buys an HTC, Samsung, LG or Sony want straight android to run on it. Now those with Google phones want another manufacturers overlay.
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NaterTots said:
I guess I don't get this. Everyone who buys an HTC, Samsung, LG or Sony want straight android to run on it. Now those with Google phones want another manufacturers overlay.
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yep.. 5 years ago, "porting" these features to phones they didn't belong on made sense. people spent a lot of time doing it. but now that most carriers are saturated with Samsung, HTC, LG, Sony, basically you name it and that's not even to mention unlocked devices, it does seem like an oddity and a complete waste of time
crachel said:
a complete waste of time
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One may even say it was senseless...
RDRR
nisu4717 said:
Any1 knows
Is there sence 5.0 port for n5
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AS HTC has not comparable chipset to the Nexus5 and Kitkat is new on the HTC One, That makes it harder to port it.
Also it seems like there's not interest to work on that.
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I guess I don't get this. Everyone who buys an HTC, Samsung, LG or Sony want straight android to run on it. Now those with Google phones want another manufacturers overlay.
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I don't get either
NaterTots said:
I guess I don't get this. Everyone who buys an HTC, Samsung, LG or Sony want straight android to run on it. Now those with Google phones want another manufacturers overlay.
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I get it, just because something is hard doesn't mean it shouldn't be done.
There are some neat manufacturer features which would make our phones better, example Wifi Calling.
The code for that has been released for a long time yet it's not something google wants to approach.
Nexus 5 isn't pure android it's pure Google with it's own custom launcher so with that why not add some other neat features and launchers why let google control what this phone should be?
This phone was made to be a developer phone so why not develop it to it's fullest potential I'm running a rom based off Nexus 7 KVT49L that's loaded with features. It's not from this site and when someone mentioned this rom the post was deleted. That just seems closed minded and hinders development in my opinion. Luckily I saw the post and checked out the rom.
Think how pissed the manufacturers would be if all their cool features could be incorporated on one phone.
One last thing just because someone has a different opinion than yours doesn't make it wrong.
Peace