Looking for advice (need a phone) - General Topics

Hi everyone, as the title says, i need an advice. I need a new phone, not for me, but for a kid.
Now, the phone has few requirements to met.
1) At least 1GB ram (1.5 are rare, 2 would be better, but not necessary)
2) Easy to root (The parents are putting their kid under strict control, and i'm gonna need root for that)
2) At least 4.5" display (the larger the better, but again, not necessary)
4) Cheap, doesn't matter if it's a chinese brand (elephone, dogee, umi, ect).
5) Decent camera (5-8mpx main camera, with flash if possible, not asking for PDAF, f1.7, OIS, and such, but it would be nice to recognize the subject )
The kid basically plays FIFA 15 UT, Clash Royale, watches youtube videos and texts via Whatsapp.
Any suggestion will be really appreciated, thanks everyone. :good:
(PS: I apologize for my english, but it's not my native language.)

There's a dedicated thread for such questions here,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1620179
Many opinions to be had there, so I'll close this thread. :good:

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Any interest in a Raphael-Oriented video encoding guide?

Howdy all. I was doing some Divx tests with my Fuse earlier, and got to thinking: I've never seen a video encoding guide on XDA, especially one aimed to get the most bang for your bits on a certain device. Would there be any interest in such a guide? I'm trying not to blow all my per diem while in Germany, and need a little something to do, wouldn't mind writing one up if there's interest.
Premise: Use free tools and CODEC's to achieve good looking, yet small video files.
That sounds good.
Sounds nice.. If you could make your video using different software, say Coreplayer or WM Player that would help. I often see myself fumbling through menus trying to improve performance.
If you could use a free file conversion toll say (Super) to walkthrough your settings, that would be good. I often have videos in a pre-format close to the Fuze specs, but slightly larger. I want to know where I can reduce the size of the file without creating laggy video quality.
Thanks for offering your services
No problem. I'll start getting an outline together. Probably make a new thread tonite and block off some posts.
The guide will use entirely free software. No point in free information if you have to pay to use it.
Thank you, this would be really useful!
Mods - I'm gonna start a new topic after this Erdinger Kristall gets finished. Feel free to shut this thread on down.

Android medium level position

First it all, I apologize for using this forum for this search. But I don't ask for replies or comments in this forum, send an email to [email protected] if you feel you are a good fit. We'll take it from there, I need somebody with experience in Android development:
Data entry forms/activities
Local database (SQL medium level)
Eclipse and Android plug-in
Good humor and working on heavy work load environments
Dare to work with new Android technology
The interviews are not going to be easy, no fakes or wanna bees please. Save your time and mine if you are not a fit for this.
And again, you can ignore this posting if it doesn't concern you please.

[Q] Developing: Windows, Mac, Linux, & Other Questions

Hello all! I'm new to this wonderful forum and community so please spare me if I've done, or said anything stupid. :crying:
I am interesting in developing applications for Android. I do understand that developing apps for any device/software is a challenging task. Especially with Android (I think) since it's such a diverse amount of devices, screen resolutions, capabilities, etc. What I'm hoping to do is to build a somewhat simple app, targeted at business owners, or folks who sell merchandise, and so on. It's supposed to have tabs set up for certain folks/companies. I'll spare the details about the app I want to make. Bottom line is, I want to start off with that 'simple' app and move on to a game for my second app. I know that I won't be a huge hit or any of the sort. But before I begin to develop, I have some questions that I hope can be answered here.
Here are my questions, please be patient with me, and to all mods/admins, I'm sorry if I've violated any rules by posting this up. I couldn't find any decent answers that'll help me out.
1. What Operating System is considered to be "better" for developing Android apps, and why?
2. How do I go on testing my app, do I use my own phone, or are there any great emulators out there that can emulate/simulate a real phone very well?
3. Where would you recommend me, a complete noob, on developing? I know I can look this up on my own, so I don't mind if this question isn't answered. I just want to find some guides that actually explain why things were done, what it's supposed to teach and so on.
4. This question is the one that worries me the most, and I understand it might start some debate () so please, be respectful. :laugh: I'm not a legal US resident, citizen, or any of the sort. I'm currently seeing a lawyer to apply for Deferred Action. But I'm worried that it might be illegal for me to publish apps on the Google Play store. /: Does anybody know if it's it legal for a 16 year old, illegal immigrant (USA) to publish apps on the app store? ​
Sorry guys, I really want to know. >.< So... BUMP ​

[Q] Bought the Samsung GTab 10.1 today, have a few questions about it?

Hey guys!
I just ordered the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (P5100) 10.1" today via Flipkart (Indian Online Mega-Store) and it is expected to arrive in a few days. I'm really excited that it's going to be my first tablet, but mostly because it'll be the first Android device I own. I've been living with my Nokia N8-00 (Symbian Belle) for about 2 years now and I finally have a replacement.
Along with the excitement, I had a lot of questions about the device. I'll just list them below, so it'll be easier for you guys to answer them
1. Have I made the right choice?
The first thing I thought to myself after I pressed the 'Buy Now' button. I bought it mostly for watching movies and the TV shows that I regularly download from the internet. Some rigorous browsing, downloading of music, and mostly showing off my photos to other people (I'm a photographer and having a portfolio on-hand is a good idea). I haven't demoed the device before, but my friends have all said theirs works wonderfully (granted, they own the 7" version).​
2. What is rooting? Do I need to root my device?
My friends keep talking about this rooting thing. I'm a new android user, so I lack the basic knowledge of these terminologies. Will I need to root my tablet? Is it safe to do so? What will I benefit from this procedure?​
3. What are the best apps I can download?
I want to know what are the best apps I can install on my device for my particular needs (mentioned above). I also wanted to know how I can customize my device to the fullest extent. When I had an iPod Touch, I jailbroke it and installed WinterBoard to use custom themes and icons of my own choice. What is the procedure to replicate the same on an Android device?​
4. Is Android App Development easy?
What language is it generally coded in? I have a basic understanding of HTML/CSS & PHP, a firm grasp on C# and .NET (from Windows 8 Development). I'd like to try my luck in the Android App genre, how many have tried the same and do you feel it is easy for a beginner/intermediate?​
I'd really love it if you guys could help me out starting with this new journey of Android! Thank you all!
you made the right choice.
Rooting is jailbreak. You don;t need it unless you want to install certain custom mods or apps.
Development is as easy as any platform if you have done it before, its the same once you set up the environment. Search Google and you will find a Google tutorial on getting started.
Apps:
Evernote
Sketch Book Pro if you like doodling
Photoshop Touch
Tunein Radio

[Completed] Helping the blind see with the vOICe for Android and external video camera

Hi there,
I'm new to this android stuff, I use a... Uh, okay I use a different phone...
I'm blind and am exploring android with one goal... To see again. Okay, maybe that was a little over blown but let me explain before asking for some help from you lovely people.
There is an app called 'the vOICe', by seeing with sound, their home page here:
(Noticed I can't post links, do a search for seeing with sound and the voice and you'll find the one, it's also on the app market, just don't mistake it for the app accompanying the TV series...)
Who are using a system to help blind see. In a nutshell, it scans an image from left to right and layers sound using different frequencies to represent the image. I'm sorry if I'm a bit vague about this as I've not really had a chance to fully experiment with it. In short, it turns visual images into sound and it would appear that some fantastic results are coming from it and actual stimulation of the visual cortex is happening. In effect, the android device is the a to d, and the user's brain is the d to a. Amazing.
The problem is, currently it's not very usable. It can process a live stream from a video camera built into an android device but, of course, no one wants to wonder around with a 6 inch sudo-tablet strapped to their forehead. There was some excitement with the idea of google glass, however, aside from it not coming to light, I'd not really want to spend several hundred pounds on a device which I can use for just one thing. Okay, now the specifics...
I want to be able to route a webcam, or a similar camera into an android device, the device to accept the images from the camera and to process them into sound using the vOICe app. From what I understand from the Doctor who is pushing this forward and the inventor of the system, android does not yet allow external cameras to act as the native camera device. Can you help?
My perfect rig, and I'm making the huge assumption that it's the rig that most blind people would settle for, is the phone in my pocket, a hat or headband containing a camera, and a pair of headphones, preferably bone conduction as they give better awareness.
My question, my request is for someone to help make my device accept a video camera through usb and use the vOICe app to process the image.
Thank you in advance.
Olz
PS... I'm new to all of this, so I apologise if I've posted in the wrong place. If admins could move this post to the right place if I have messed up, I'd be very grateful.
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Hi, Thanks for using XDA assist
There is a general forum for android here http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/help where you can try to ask to get expert's help.
Good luck.

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