Best android iPod touch alternative? - General Questions and Answers

What do you think the best Android iPod touch alternative is? The device would preferably have ICS and a camera.
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tjamzt said:
What do you think the best Android iPod touch alternative is? The device would preferably have ICS and a camera.
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I would probably say Samsung Galaxy Player 5 or Samsung Galaxy Player 4 depending on which screen size your prefer they have essentially the same specs otherwise. Both have a 3.2 mp camera and while they run gingerbread you can root it and put ICS on it. Most "ipod touch" like android devices other then then the Samsung Galaxy Player series tend to unfortunately be poorly made, and laggy and buggy as hell. The Samsung Galaxy Player 4.0 and 5.0 forums would probably be a good place to start.
And this guide should be a big help:
[GUIDE][01.07.2012]The Samsung Galaxy Player/S Wifi 4.0, 5.0 All-In-One Thread

Sony Live With Walkman? 720p vid 5mpx cam 1ghz proccessor has ICS Bravia Engine..

you could just get a nexus s 4G with a bad ESN with the ICS update

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Samsung galaxy s media player app

Is it possible or legal for someone to rip the media player from the galaxy s, I hear its the best one on any phone at the minute especially as it plays every format that's used nowadays and stock Android is in last place for video playback out of the box.
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I'm not possible but if you look in the roms section for the samsung vibrant or just galaxy s I believe there are rips of the .apk files that are initially on the device
their links to fileshares like 4shared and what not but I think that they have what you want
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It doesn't work yet.
sent from my hd2 aww yeah
Yeah there's an issue with the whole touch wiz interface
When the media player is installed it looks for elements that are part of touch wiz 3
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Skype Video Chat for Lg O3d

Hello,
i just wanted to ask if there is any skype version with video which works for the lg optimus 3d.
not right now... if it will be they said it only will be the back camera because 2.2 does not fully uses the front cam (weird)
JJnJ said:
not right now... if it will be they said it only will be the back camera because 2.2 does not fully uses the front cam (weird)
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Yes just installed the update via the market and entered settings send yes to video chat and called my laptop, can see the laptop web cam via the phone but the camera phone does not start up.
skype video call requires android 2.3 (GB)
that's all..
you are wrong..here the compatible list
Acer A5
HTC Desire (2.2)
HTC Desire HD
HTC Evo 3D
HTC Evo 4G
HTC Flyer
HTC Incredible S
HTC Sensation
HTC Thunderbolt - Verizon (2.2) (US only)
LG Revolution - Verizon (2.2) (US only)
Samsung Droid Charge - Verizon (2.2) (US only)
Samsung Galaxy S
Samsung Galaxy S II
Samsung Galaxy Tab
Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY
Sony Ericsson Xperia ray
nic85 said:
you are wrong..here the compatible list
Acer A5
HTC Desire (2.2)
HTC Desire HD
HTC Evo 3D
HTC Evo 4G
HTC Flyer
HTC Incredible S
HTC Sensation
HTC Thunderbolt - Verizon (2.2) (US only)
LG Revolution - Verizon (2.2) (US only)
Samsung Droid Charge - Verizon (2.2) (US only)
Samsung Galaxy S
Samsung Galaxy S II
Samsung Galaxy Tab
Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY
Sony Ericsson Xperia ray
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2.3 is required for use of the FRONT camera. It will work on 2.2 ONLY utilizing the back camera, which makes it diificult to have a video conversation.
I've been doing the skype mod to support more froyo FFCs even before Skype released version 4.1.0.46 that officially supports 2.2 devices. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1153285
I have a problem making the Optimus 3D FFC work and it's kind of hard to understand how to setup it up correctly. If is there is anyone who has an idea or know how to make the correct way of switching the camera (or better has the code), I'd be happy to add it to my mod so you can make use of your FFCs.
droidrx said:
LG Optimus 3D (P920) users!
An LG O3D user told me that the test build I gave him detected his FFC. You can go HERE for the link and let me know of your results
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Can more people confirm it?
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dajbanana said:
Can more people confirm it?
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wait 5 minutes, i am gonna try it
EDIT: nope, doesn't work
Guys I've just updated my build that supports your devices. Confirmed to be working by 3 (5 now ) LGO3D users.
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Wow this is nice
It works great.
I'm wondering why those lazy bastards from skype can't done something that one guy is doing.
droidrx said:
Guys I've just updated my build that supports your devices. Confirmed to be working by 3 (5 now ) LGO3D users.
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Where is the build that works on the O3D?
shollywood said:
Where is the build that works on the O3D?
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You can go to the thread HERE and follow the link for the latest build.
I can say that it works great. Tested it today more and it was great quality.
Works great on my O3D too! From Italy, thanks a lot!!
Works great,i,v tested it,from Italy
doesn't work for me, can receive video calls but my cam is black
mmace said:
doesn't work for me, can receive video calls but my cam is black
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Try to update the version of skype on the other end. If that doesn't fix the problem, send me the logcat and I'll try to look at it.
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droidrx said:
Try to update the version of skype on the other end. If that doesn't fix the problem, send me the logcat and I'll try to look at it.
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the other end is fine, just installed today from Market (Xperia Mini Pro) and also tried calling my work PC (front and back camera's), tried rebooting phone etc
here's the log: http://db.tt/XHw83et
I've noticed screen rotation has stopped working on my phone since I installed Launcherplus yesterday, wonder if that's a problem? (altering the setting does nothing!) - [edit] just gone back to LG launcher but it still doesn't work
work for my O3D
thanks

[Q] ICS to finaly bring HD video to Nexus S?

I love my Nexus S phone but it's almost the only Android phone being sold today without HD video. The camera's resolution should support 720p video (as the Galaxy S), and the problem is the lack of support for HD video by the native Android operating system.
Now, that the Galaxy Nexus will support 1080p video recording with a native Android, do you think the Nexus S will get it too?
No. our hardware is limited.
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This is a question I am very interested in hearing the answer to as well. It would he nice to see HD video capabilities as well as the super fast shutter speed be provided by the OS to the Nexus S and not a hardware exclusive feature of the Galaxy Nexus.
It would also be nice if the update to ICS fixed the screen burn in on my phone caused by the notification bar.
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I think it's the same camera as the Galaxy S
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Nfinity said:
as well as the super fast shutter speed be provided by the OS to the Nexus S and not a hardware exclusive feature of the Galaxy Nexus.
It would also be nice if the update to ICS fixed the screen burn in on my phone caused by the notification bar.
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Have you tried fast burst camera in the market? Just until we get ICS. Works very well
Not even 720p?
i recall the nexus s not getting 720p recording due to codecs
Nexus s is not doing 720p video. It is not a limatation with the os.
Search the forum if you want a detailed reason why.
Yes. Do a search. It is a hardware limitation, not software.
Nexus s camera sensor is different than galaxy s sensor because they needed the extra space in the phone casing for the NFC hardware in our phone. The sensors are physically differant. The pics are around here some where if you search for it. It shows both camera sensors to compare.
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Haizum74 said:
Have you tried fast burst camera in the market? Just until we get ICS. Works very well
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Thanks for the suggestion. I'll check that app out.
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So that means the Nexus brand will always have a lesser camera
The Nexus One had a 5MP at launch with no HD video at launch.
The Nexus S still have a 5MP camera with no HD
No, the Galaxy Nexus still have a 5MP camera when everybody else use a 8MP camera.
I can't understand why google equip their flagship phones with relatively crappy cameras
amir80 said:
The Nexus One had a 5MP at launch with no HD video at launch.
The Nexus S still have a 5MP camera with no HD
No, the Galaxy Nexus still have a 5MP camera when everybody else use a 8MP camera.
I can't understand why google equip their flagship phones with relatively crappy cameras
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Ahh you are falling foul of the MP myth dude, MPs are a size issue so unless you are printing posters then its not the MPs but the sensor too. You could have a 12mp camera with a ****ty sensor and an 8 mp with a good one and it will take the better picture. It is also dependent on the cameraman too of course.
Haizum74 said:
It is also dependent on the cameraman too of course.
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Ah, this. You can give some people the best camera in the world and they still take the crappiest pictures....
If you use google plus follow Romain guy he uploaded a sample video filmed with the gn and it is outstandingly amazing, screw the megapixels this bad boy is fantastic!
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Someone can confirm that video mode have an image stabilisation option? Or this feature is only important for Apple?
romcika said:
Someone can confirm that video mode have an image stabilisation option? Or this feature is only important for Apple?
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The Galaxy Nexus has it, will the nexus have it nobody knows. It depends if it is hardware or software based.
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Thanx! I hope the Galaxy S2 will also get this feature with an Ice Cream Sandwich.
I think the GS2 already have this feature implemented
romcika said:
Thanx! I hope the Galaxy S2 will also get this feature with an Ice Cream Sandwich.
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Look somewhere is the settings, I think it's there
Ah man, would have loved 720p recording

JUST PURCHASED a NEXBOOK Premium 8 preloaded ICS

Hi,
I have recently purchased a new NEXTBOOK Premium 8 it doesn't give me the option to set a static ip on this device.
On all other devices that are running ics the option in modify network displays show advanced options but on this nextbook you don't have those options.
Could someone tell me whether I need to root this device to get this functionality?
or if there is another way around this issue.
many thanks
timothyshrimp
hey I also want to buy
can you tell me the touch sensitivity ?? is it like the iphone ??
and how's the camera ??? ..does it have two cameras
I can't find specs anywhere
is it heavy
what's the built quality and does it lag ??? is it 3g
sorry for asking so much but their is no website with its specs !!
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Here is the specs of the device
http://www.nextbookusa.com/productdetail.php?product_id=8
Thanks
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HD playback

Afternoon all.
Recently got an upgrade and since I wasnt to fussed on the S5 I decided to get a Xperia Z1. .
Bad choice since id gotta used to samsung from S2 owned all S devices. . .so luckily i was given the chance to swap the xperia to a lovely note 3 
I really like it and since the specs dont differ much from the upcoming S5 ( camera slighty better and 2.5 ghz instead of notes 2.3) its a good choice i feel.
What i have noticed is the pixel density is lower from S4 and S5 but i really dont see it the difference in fact the note 3 screen seems better?
Anyway sorry for long intro but when i play HD youtube or even the HD helicopter video included on phone i cant help but think the HD isnt as clear or good as the S4 . .
Could that be the pixel density or something else?
Cheers guys
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Well not at all as I have played every full HD every time it's played very well.
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So u find the HD quality better or as good as other devices?
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After downloading HD movie trailers to fone I see that thr quality is better then the HD quality on the youtube app dont get it
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Well YouTube HD movies are little pixelated, download it and play from any video player.
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Youtube hd videos are highly compressed. So quality isnt that great
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HD on Youtube isn't really HD. It's 'close enough to fool everyone who can't tell the difference between 720 and 1080'.
They've compressed the video so tightly it' s become blurry. You don't notice it on an s4 because the screen is much smaller.
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The S4 or S5 have the same screen resolution as the note 3 but are considerably smaller in screen size. As the picture is spread out there will be some slight degradation in hd quality but not so noticeable as to be called bad...

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