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Rave: New Phone

This evening I picked up my new HTC Fuze - I'm thrilled!
After a good deal of grief with starting a new AT&T plan with my girlfriend I managed to get my new toy! I rarely will consider taking advice from employees at chain stores but after two visits at Best Buy I was actually very impressed.
On the first visit we were only looking at phones for my girlfriend and I wanted to see if they had any htc touch demo models. After talking to an associate about my interest in android (assuming he would be clueless) he gave me a pleasant surprise in describing the differences between carriers, limitations, status of android port and lots of other things. I've been reading the xda-developers and howard forums for a few weeks now but was still a little gun shy because I didn't feel like I got the whole picture (I'm a knowledge control freak - if I don't feel like I *really* know what i'm talking about - I'm extremely hesitant..). Anyway - he unintentionally convinced me that I wanted the htc fuze with AT&T. But he wasn't actually trying to sell it to me (yea yea.. i know thats the best sales tactic) - he was actually just as interested in android and pda hacking as most of the people here are.
On the second visit - after I had some of my current cell plan issues worked out - we returned to best buy and started a new plan. We worked with some different employees that were equally considerate and gave us the blunt truth about differences in insurance and other things. Sure - they were doing there job - but I never felt like they were jumping on us trying to get us in and out the door.
Anyway - I'm usually a cynic when it comes to chain stores, sales people and cell phone companies in general - but now I would actually recommend Best Buy when looking at a new cell plan or cell phone related questions in general.
Now - on to the hacking and tweaking! I'm gonna try to go a week without any major mods then hopefully I can me functional member of this forum!
P.S. Again - if this is the wrong forum to post in I apologize - I'll try to get with the program. I was just a little over excited and wanted to share with everyone.
P.S.S. And no - I don't work for Best Buy!
-Keith

You'll want to check out the rom section. Lots of good 6.5 roms, PLEASE read the "flashing your rom for the first time" before you download one.

Welcome to the Darkside brother

p51d007 said:
You'll want to check out the rom section. Lots of good 6.5 roms, PLEASE read the "flashing your rom for the first time" before you download one.
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Yep - definitely will. I can't really afford to brick my phone.. I'll be reading half a dozen tutorials and probably asking a few questions before I dive in.

kistler82 said:
Yep - definitely will. I can't really afford to brick my phone.. I'll be reading half a dozen tutorials and probably asking a few questions before I dive in.
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well, i read the forum for 3 days after getting my phone(used, $180, but still, it's expensive)
the main thing is to flash HardSPL... after that, it's really hard to brick the phone

paperWastage said:
well, i read the forum for 3 days after getting my phone(used, $180, but still, it's expensive)
the main thing is to flash HardSPL... after that, it's really hard to brick the phone
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Now THAT is useful - thanks paperWastage!

Congratulations! It's a great phone.. not perfect, but it's still awesome.
Enjoy =)

kistler82 said:
Now - on to the hacking and tweaking! I'm gonna try to go a week without any major mods then hopefully I can me functional member of this forum!
-Keith
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I couldn't wait a week. Just flash a new ROM and Radio asap. You won't regret it. Try the one in my signature.
Just make sure you read the tutorial on flashing ROMs before you start.

RRE roms
Thumbs up on the RRE rom!
He just updated on the 27th to a newer version, which is even faster than the 921 version. Flashed it this afternoon. They just get better and better!
jach707 said:
I couldn't wait a week. Just flash a new ROM and Radio asap. You won't regret it. Try the one in my signature.
Just make sure you read the tutorial on flashing ROMs before you start.
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MY Captivate Retirement [Official] (Don't be a retard samsung didnt kill the cappy)

Hey guys, it has been a lot fun here on the captivate forum for the last year! I never thought getting my first android device would lead to what has basically become a second job.
Thanks to everyone that has kept me motivated, and to all the haters for hating!
To all of you moving to the Galaxy S2 when it comes out on AT&T, I will see you there!

designgears said:
Hey guys, it has been a lot fun here on the captivate forum for the last year! I never thought getting my first android device would lead to what has basically become a second job.
Thanks to everyone that has kept me motivated, and to all the haters for hating!
To all of you moving to the Galaxy S2 when it comes out on AT&T, I will see you there!
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just wanted to say thank you for all your hard work..see you on other side

designgears said:
Hey guys, it has been a lot fun here on the captivate forum for the last year! I never thought getting my first android device would lead to what has basically become a second job.
Thanks to everyone that has kept me motivated, and to all the haters for hating!
To all of you moving to the Galaxy S2 when it comes out on AT&T, I will see you there!
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I'm right behind you , DG!

designgears said:
Hey guys, it has been a lot fun here on the captivate forum for the last year! I never thought getting my first android device would lead to what has basically become a second job.
Thanks to everyone that has kept me motivated, and to all the haters for hating!
To all of you moving to the Galaxy S2 when it comes out on AT&T, I will see you there!
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i have been saving my upgrade for the GS2....placing my order on Sunday

thanks for the hard work and thanks for making my first android experience great with sre, cognition, perception, firebird kernel etc.

Yea sre was awesome. Thanks again. See you on the other side
Sent from my unbrickable cappy *bam*

joeybear23 said:
I'm right behind you , DG!
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+1
10 char

I don't know how I feel about you guys being behind me...

designgears said:
I don't know how I feel about you guys being behind me...
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i know how you feel about me being behind you

Thanks a lot for all the hard work put into Captivate.

Thanks a lot for all the hardwork and all those stable roms......!
And as far as these people are concerned they are never going to let you rest even when you move to the S2.....!

Just want to let you know that since I found Cognition (In the 2.somethings) I haven't used any other ROM at all...
Love your work... if finances permit I'll be following you to the SII
Thanks for all you do!

Thanks alot DG you're awesome! See you on the SGS2 forums as soon as I get mine! You make the best ROM's and I can't wait to see what you've been up to with the SGS2. Till then...
P.S.- sorry about the whole KH4 mess. I guess my sources were tainted.

Haha good luck man, thanks for all your hard work! I might grab a GSII

DG thanks
Great ROMS, have a couple of questions...
I dropped (and broke) the display on my Euro sgs2. I am going to order a replacement panel, but not sure how to get a genuine samsung replacement. Cannot find anything online. Got any advice?
Do you have any insight on when the ATT version will be released? did I miss the release date...cannot find it online
Running Cog on the old standby Captivate

I remember when I got my captivate on Christmas, the 1st rom I ever flashed on it was cognition and I was in love, hopefully when I get rid of my crappy evo 3D I'll join you in the SGS2 forums

I appreciate all your work DG. This Cappy has been running Cog since I bought the damn thing. Can't wait to get my hands on that GSII and give it some DG love!

ouija147 said:
Great ROMS, have a couple of questions...
I dropped (and broke) the display on my Euro sgs2. I am going to order a replacement panel, but not sure how to get a genuine samsung replacement. Cannot find anything online. Got any advice?
Do you have any insight on when the ATT version will be released? did I miss the release date...cannot find it online
Running Cog on the old standby Captivate
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They haven't posted a release date yet. Damn I hate AT&T.

bluebullet2121 said:
They haven't posted a release date yet. Damn I hate AT&T.
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Well, the SGS2 is supports LTE, at least the AT&T version will, and they are launching LTE this sunday(18th) and they said the SGS2 would come in the third quarter, which ends at the end of this month.
They always release big phones on Sunday, so that means we will get it on the 18th or the 25th.

designgears said:
Well, the SGS2 is supports LTE, at least the AT&T version will, and they are launching LTE this sunday(18th) and they said the SGS2 would come in the third quarter, which ends at the end of this month.
They always release big phones on Sunday, so that means we will get it on the 18th or the 25th.
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I'll just have to wait and see if their LTE coverage will extend into my area. I'm usually on the fringe of the major carriers' big rollouts. I am also holding out hope that we'll see a Galaxy Note here in the US.

Goodbye A2 Community....

Hey everyone,
Tonight I used my phone upgrade and upgraded to the Atrix HD. It's been nice knowing all of you guys here in the forums, and I'm certainly going to miss you. (the ones I like anyway.... :laugh: )
Big thanks to the developers in this community for putting in so much hard work for this phone. You have been wonderful to all of us. :good:

Cheers mate, best of luck to you!
Gutsy sticking with a moto phone.
Sent from my MB865 using xda premium

Fall of Enosis said:
Cheers mate, best of luck to you!
Gutsy sticking with a moto phone.
Sent from my MB865 using xda premium
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Gutsy is how I roll. Plus the Atrix HD really competes with the high end devices since it has the same Snapdragon S4 as the Samsung Galaxy S3 and the HTC One X. Ran a Quadrant benchmark test and pulled a 4,750 without any real customizations yet. Also, this display...truly gorgeous, one to behold!

MagicXB said:
Gutsy is how I roll. Plus the Atrix HD really competes with the high end devices since it has the same Snapdragon S4 as the Samsung Galaxy S3 and the HTC One X. Ran a Quadrant benchmark test and pulled a 4,750 without any real customizations yet. Also, this display...truly gorgeous, one to behold!
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Nice. Enjoy the new phone!

dont let the door hit your back on the way out.

souljaboy said:
dont let the door hit your back on the way out.
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Really? Was that needed?

I'ts a classic "pun". I don't think it needs to be taken out of context.
So let's not start something, that isn't there to begin with
MD

While you're still in return time look at the Sony Xperia Ion. Screen and camera makes Note, OneX etc look like a joke!
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kirkgbr said:
Really? Was that needed?
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souljaboy said:
dont let the door hit your back on the way out.
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I'll pretend that was just a joke.
In all seriousness though, I have nothing against anyone and am more than happy to still help you guys out here with any questions/problems you might have. Feel free to shoot me a PM whenever.

You're leaving us just as I have updated the OP of my guide thread for n00bs! I was going to include you in the directory of Senior Members for the A2 forums, but now you're boating on us...
Anyhow, good luck with the new phone, I hope everything works out for you, and that you really enjoy it!
Apex

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You're leaving us just as I have updated the OP of my guide thread for n00bs! I was going to include you in the directory of Senior Members for the A2 forums, but now you're boating on us...
Anyhow, good luck with the new phone, I hope everything works out for you, and that you really enjoy it!
Apex
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Apex,
You're more than welcome to add my name to the list anyway in case anyone has questions/problems. I may not have the phone anymore, but I would still be more than happy to help out in any way that I can.

MagicXB said:
Apex,
You're more than welcome to add my name to the list anyway in case anyone has questions/problems. I may not have the phone anymore, but I would still be more than happy to help out in any way that I can.
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Okay, I'll put you on the directory. I may have to "tiny url" up some links, as I'm pushing the 30,000 character limit on this one!

Torn between hijacking a thread and cluttering up the main page with a new one - chose the hijack. I'm so sorry, MagicXB!
I also am leaving, after such a short time here! Speaking of the Xperia ion, that's the one I am going with. AT&T finally got tired of throwing A2's my way to fix my reception problems and gave me a free warranty upgrade. I chose the ion for a lot of reasons, and I think I'll be happy with it.
I got really into following the community here and have been excited to follow the projects that are ongoing. The dev community here is excellent, and I'm convinced good things will be around for this phone for awhile. Unfortunately, with AT&T getting rid of support for this phone, I feel like you'll see people like me dropping off - they won't have any more A2's to give out!
Thank you all for your help and time.

Silas0220 said:
Torn between hijacking a thread and cluttering up the main page with a new one - chose the hijack. I'm so sorry, MagicXB!
I also am leaving, after such a short time here! Speaking of the Xperia ion, that's the one I am going with. AT&T finally got tired of throwing A2's my way to fix my reception problems and gave me a free warranty upgrade. I chose the ion for a lot of reasons, and I think I'll be happy with it.
I got really into following the community here and have been excited to follow the projects that are ongoing. The dev community here is excellent, and I'm convinced good things will be around for this phone for awhile. Unfortunately, with AT&T getting rid of support for this phone, I feel like you'll see people like me dropping off - they won't have any more A2's to give out!
Thank you all for your help and time.
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Going with the Xperia Ion seems to be quite risky to me. The hardware itself looks quite beautiful but it launched with Gingerbread onboard, and in this day and age of countless phones coming out I would be worried about it even seeing ICS (much less anything after that).

To be honest, I obsessed over this decision for awhile. The One X was my main competitor, but I don't like not having expandable storage, and I've had really bad experiences with HTC phones before. The Atrix HD is pretty, but it just didn't feel right to me. And the Galaxy S3 looks like a cheap piece of plastic from my childhood and I hate the Samsung UI (not to mention the off chance that Apple manages to run Samsung into the ground).
ICS is great, but it's not everything. Sony has been really good about updating older phones to ICS and I have no doubt this one will get it soon enough. And if it doesn't, the Sony UI incorporates some of the more important elements of ICS already. I think it's a really nice phone, well made and I'm hoping I'll enjoy it. That said, I'm sure there are more than enough people here who think I'm insane, lol .

With the OP two released is it still worth buying the OP O?

I have a Nexus 6 currently. It has been great for the most part but I have always felt its a little bit too big which is why I'm looking at the op lineup to begin with.
I am torn between waiting till the two is finally available for me to purchase or just getting the one right now. NFC isn't a huge deal breaker for me. I wish they had included it but I don't really use it right now.
wwyd?

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I have a Nexus 6 currently. It has been great for the most part but I have always felt its a little bit too big which is why I'm looking at the op lineup to begin with.
I am torn between waiting till the two is finally available for me to purchase or just getting the one right now. NFC isn't a huge deal breaker for me. I wish they had included it but I don't really use it right now.
wwyd?
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The zuk z1 is is basically the opo 2 at the same price as the opo. Might want to look into that.
Sent from my ASUS_Z00AD using XDA Free mobile app

There are already threads discussing this exact topic, here's one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/help/worth-t3180809

Heisenberg said:
There are already threads discussing this exact topic, here's one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/help/worth-t3180809
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This. Thread closed.

Is anyOne making Rom's for this honor 8

i am thinking of investing in this phone since its now entered the uk market.
but i look on this site when getting a new android and for this i see very little custom rom.
is this going to get a better community going or should i get a better well known phone.?

The mainly disscution is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-8/how-to/source-code-t3456225
So far, no source code and no custom ROM yet.

raazaonex said:
i am thinking of investing in this phone since its now entered the uk market.
but i look on this site when getting a new android and for this i see very little custom rom.
is this going to get a better community going or should i get a better well known phone.?
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How are We supposed to know? If you are not going to build them yourself, nobody will (at the moment). It will happen like with the Honor 4C, Honor 7, Huawei P8 Lite, etc...

It's being worked on!

ddrager said:
It's being worked on!
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Are you? Could you please provide some information about the project?

Jeez sorry guy's just wanted to know if anyone knew any mod's on here who are creating rom's for this. i got the phone today anyway, will just use as stock untill,,,,,,,,,,,,
I would make my own rom for this if it was like the year 2009

jerryhou85 said:
The mainly disscution is here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/honor-8/how-to/source-code-t3456225
So far, no source code and no custom ROM yet.
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thanks for your great info. didnt see the main discussion threads....
thanks man

Great to see someone still supporting the red's. everyone in manc turned blue