Can the N5 be made compatible with the HTC Fetch ? - Nexus 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

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 ?

V.Dragos said:
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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Which android phone has the most active developers?

My next android phone will the one that has the most active developers/hackers. Your hardware is only as good as the software it runs. There is no point in buying a phone if hardly anything is being developed for it. I want greatest selection in rom's and apps. Which handset should I go for?
i've got a nexus one, and there are quite a large selection of roms, themes and apps. And its got pretty impressive hardware and looks stunning. I've got one, and love it.
I would say just being what it is and know that the nexus 1 is awesome. Get a nexus s. Or get a evo shift. I have one and its a quick little bugger
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i got a mytouch 4g it has pretty good development it has 768 ram
Any Nexus phone would probably have the most developers.
Samsung
Galaxy S and Galaxy S II
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The gs2. I don't think the galaxy nexus even has as many devs as they do.
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The HTC HD2. Even after more than 2,5 years it is still one of the most popular device on XDA.
Hd2, the Vendetta of android phones...nothing can beat it, not for 2 years more..
It have got its own rules, the hard thing is finding a piece is hard, coz most of them are with devs and non will sell it till it have a hardware prob.
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A$h x said:
My next android phone will the one that has the most active developers/hackers. Your hardware is only as good as the software it runs. There is no point in buying a phone if hardly anything is being developed for it. I want greatest selection in rom's and apps. Which handset should I go for?
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Even I am looking for same. Thanks for starting this thread.
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It would be great, if users can actually see such stats. It would made choice much simple.
showlyshah said:
Hd2, the Vendetta of android phones...nothing can beat it, not for 2 years more..
It have got its own rules, the hard thing is finding a piece is hard, coz most of them are with devs and non will sell it till it have a hardware prob.
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Yep, all HD2 on ebay.in are either old or refurbished.
I think HTC HD2.
You can put like anything on that thing I heard. Windows 6.5 (stock= not recommended) ; 7,5
Android, Ubuntu.
And it got A LOT of ROMs
Also very elegant and good looking.
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Will XDa / MOD post such info? It will gr8 for new buyers like me
xcoolnik said:
Will XDa / MOD post such info? It will gr8 for new buyers like me
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The problem with this is that the amount of developers change with every new device release. Never get a phone based on the number of developers that said phone has. You will learn that as soon as a new device is released alot of developers sell their current device to get the new one.
I so miss my here. But t-mobile sucks here. I think I'm going for a galaxy next time 5.3 inch screen sounds lovely.
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zelendel said:
The problem with this is that the amount of developers change with every new device release. Never get a phone based on the number of developers that said phone has. You will learn that as soon as a new device is released alot of developers sell their current device to get the new one.
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some legends like hd2, nexus, etc will be holding the crown for min one year more. any doubts???
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showlyshah said:
some legends like hd2, nexus, etc will be holding the crown for min one year more. any doubts???
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The HD2 is a legend and will always hold a great geek factor. The nexus well that depends on how many jump ship. It will be OK for at least a year untilled Google releases the next version and then you will see development slow on the device.

[REQUEST] WebOS port for One X

Well as most of you might of heard, webos has finally been released in beta to the public. I was just wandering if anyone would take on the challenge of bringing such amazing OS to a phone that i think its perfect in form factor and everything for it. And i think the sooner development starts on the One X with webos well the more accostumed developers will get and maybe with future releases from hp the One X could be one of the devices to get early builds from them. Its just a request after all though, i think it would make a lot of us hapoy to see it
Its one of my long terms goals, over the course of the next year or so, now that things with JB have smoothed over. Though it might not even happen... may be impossible. The OS is entirely different than Android. The only thing they share is the Linux kernel (which still needs heavy modification).
No ETAs. Ever.
If you want to contribute and you can contribute to the project, let me know via PM or email.
but i saw that web os is ported to htc evo 3d already.how is evo 3d different from our phone?
Because this forum doesn't have the same developers as the EVO, save reason why the One S hasn't got it either.
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usaff22 said:
Because this forum doesn't have the same developers as the EVO, save reason why the One S hasn't got it either.
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I must say isn't this statement sort of a smack in the face to our current developers?
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superchilpil said:
I must say isn't this statement sort of a smack in the face to our current developers?
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It kind of is but the fact is that our device isn't as popular as others in attracting developers. While the ones we do have are great, it simply can't match the number of developers for other devices which makes large projects like this more achievable.
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DesirableDesire said:
It kind of is but the fact is that our device isn't as popular as others in attracting developers. While the ones we do have are great, it simply can't match the number of developers for other devices which makes large projects like this more achievable.
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Ehh that's sorta true but it only takes one dev, I've been around both big and small communities on xda and its usually just one big dev who comes through with the break through that paves the way for the less experienced devs
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Really not a smack in the face at all to our current devs. Our current devs may just not be interested in webOS. They're busy making better stuff for what we have now. and doing a mighty good job thus far. You can't fault them for not having the interest in webos (i personally would consider running it just to say i could, but i'd be back on CR probably within a couple hours.
As a touchpad owner i guarantee you will hate webos because of the lack of apps.
It's funny to see people request android on touchpad and people request webos on android
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As a touchpad owner i guarantee you will hate webos because of the lack of apps.
It's funny to see people request android on touchpad and people request webos on android
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Have to agree there. WebOS had (has?) so much potential.... In some ways it's still superior to Android. But without apps, its pretty useless. With no OEM backing it anymore... Where's the incentive to develop?
It has crazy potential though. Back it the early Android porting days of the Touchpad, someone created an android environment that ran entirely as a WebOS page for running apps. If an OEM could pull that off, they'd have the best of both worlds.
With all these new phones coming out it's hard to pick which one will have the best/most developer support. Back about 1-2 years ago there were many phones but only a few "great" high end ones so most of the developers were on those all at the same time. Now there are many high end phones on all networks and internationally so the developers are spread out. It wasn't a problem before, but now I won't buy a phone at launch, no matter how great, before I see what the development will be like. I made that mistake with the Galaxy Note for AT&T. The development there wasn't even close to the international version.
The One X is an incredible phone. Imagine what it would be like with the amount of development that the Nexus or even the Evo 3d has? It's kinda sad that this phone doesn't have that much popularity with more developers. It's a better phone all around than the Nexus or Evo 3d.
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Actually I can't say that I won't buy a phone again without looking at the development because I do plan on getting the Note 2 at launch. The tough part is gonna be figuring out which version to get. It's probably gonna be like the sgs3. Some of the versions have more development than the others.
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is this useful by any means?
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/open-webos-galaxy-nexus-port-source-code-now-available/
SkizzMcNizz said:
Imagine what it would be like with the amount of development that the Nexus or even the Evo 3d has? It's kinda sad that this phone doesn't have that much popularity with more developers. It's a better phone all around than the Nexus or Evo 3d.
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Guess you didn't have the gsm 3vo then eh?
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Guess you didn't have the gsm 3vo then eh?
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Lol nope. Maybe the evo 3d was a bad example.
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saketh91 said:
is this useful by any means?
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/open-webos-galaxy-nexus-port-source-code-now-available/
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I would actually prefer looking at how to merge some WebOS features into Android, rather than port the OS over without a halfway decent app store .
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h8rift said:
I would actually prefer looking at how to merge some WebOS features into Android, rather than port the OS over without a halfway decent app store .
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True story. I wonder if we'll start to see Webdroid or AndrOS hybrid-ports in the next couple of years.

Rumored LG Nexus Device

With every new iteration of the nexus line comes the rumors of who is to create a new device. An anonymous, non-google employed source stated that the device will be LG made. The source, having handled the device, stated it has LG and Nexus logos. It looked similar to the Galaxy Nexus, ran Android 4.2, and the UI felt "smooth and fluid".
Source: Link
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LG wtf! I hope google nexus stays with samsung or htc at the most.
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there's rumors floating around now that they're making multiple nexus devices from different manufacturers. then google will just regulate the hardware and will have unskinned andoird on it.
hayos said:
there's rumors floating around now that they're making multiple nexus devices from different manufacturers. then google will just regulate the hardware and will have unskinned andoird on it.
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I've heard this as well. I hope this does not happen. A great example is the Samsung Galaxy line. There's so many device with the Galaxy title that do not deserve it.
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KayxGee1 said:
I've heard this as well. I hope this does not happen. A great example is the Samsung Galaxy line. There's so many device with the Galaxy title that do not deserve it.
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I believe we won't have that issue, all manufactures would need to implement Googles recipe- if I understand they will have the same internal hardware and running pure android software. Only difference will be cosmetic.
If this is true, does that mean that devs will be able to put out a ROM and it will run on any nexus device?
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If it has the s4 pro, it would be worth it
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Selling HTC ONE X

Powered by a 1.5 GHz processor, the HTC One XL smartphone makes multitasking a breeze. This Android mobile runs on the Android 4.0 OS that supports a wide range of applications. Thanks to the 4.7-inch capacitive, multi-touch screen of this HTC smartphone, you can easily navigate your way through its highly versatile options or enjoy your favorite game to the fullest. With Wi-Fi connectivity and 3G support, you can surf the Internet, check e-mails, and stream videos on the HTC One XL at amazing speeds. This HTC smartphone supports GPS to offer navigational assistance. The Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity in the HTC One XL lets you easily share files between compatible devices. Be it staying in the loop with push e-mail or chatting with friends on WhatsApp and Facebook, this Android mobile has it all.
Like to have 400 for it but will gladly take 350 or best offer message me.
device is s-off with superCID and is runnning the latest Venom JB Rom.
Everything works sold as is and with trident kraken case will send (wall)charger along with order. Phone has no scratches and has been in the case ever since I've owned the phone
Kraken case = blue
awolfcw said:
the HTC One XL smartphone makes multitasking a breeze.
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LIES!!!
Edit: but seriously, this isn't the place to sell your phone.
Can't sell on XDA. Use www.swappa.com with your XDA login
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Can't sell on XDA. Use www.swappa.com with your XDA login
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Thank you.
I didn't know that
Or you could ask it under the xda marketplace...
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I'm clueless do i delete
my thread?
Locked in 3...2....1...
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You know trying to sell a One X to all of us is like trying to sell ice to Eskimos.
There is also absolutely no way it is worth 350.
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Small android media player (or cheap phone) suggestions?

I'm babying my new HTC One as you'll hardly be surprised to know... I do use it for music walking around, in the car, at home. But I need another player for when I'm on my motorcycle (with earpods not speakers). Ideally I'd like something running android. I've seen a few Samsung ones but know little about them. It would be really cool to have one powerful enough to throw the odd rom on every now and then. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Also noticed some cheap smartphones. That would work too if they're compact...the more upgradable/tinkerable, the better.
Maybe a nexus S? Don't know if it's powerful enough but for media only it's more than sufficient and there's loads of roms available for it.
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lars1216 said:
Maybe a nexus S? Don't know if it's powerful enough but for media only it's more than sufficient and there's loads of roms available for it.
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Cheers Lars. That might be the one.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1620179
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