Hello
Please note I will only be choosing the Samsung Galaxy S3 (Metallic Blue) but I might still choose the iPhone 5 (if it's worth it)
I have a iPhone 4 and I am contemplating going over to Android.
My first smart phone was a Nokia 5800 (well First one I customized had the N70 & N73)..... now I'm using the iPhone.
I understand that flashing fw to cfw was how one did custom roms on the Nokia's, and of course jail breaking is for the iPhone. So I figure rooting is for Android. ?? is it easier to root than to jailbreak ??
I would also like to know if these options are available for Android,
Custom tones for all tones (email, battery warning, alarm... etc.)
Multiple wallpapers for pages, custom page transitions.
page transition sounds (not on iPhone as far as I know, seen on pip-boy Android theme)
Hardware wise How does scrolling and touch feedback compare on Android compare to iPhone (specifically Galaxy S3 to iPhone 4) can it be done on Android ?
I listen to music in my car via an aux cable headphone input cable when I unplug the cable the player stops.... I love that feature, and the activator app that allows you to customize gestures and button presses for apps (like double press of the sleep button to skip a song)can it be done on Android ?
I know there are apps that allow you to hide icons on the home screens and lock screens on iPhone, can it be done on Android ?
Basically I understand that Android should be easier to customize than iPhone......
Lastly I would like to ask If the users that are on Android that have used iPhone's, And those that have gone from iPhone to Android, will I be happy ?
I love tinkering with tech...
How is the scratch resistance on the Galaxy S3 ?
Are screen protectors really needed ?, I have been using my iPhone 4 for
Almost a year and 7 months, hardly any scratches on the back - none on the front, and it lives in a pouch (no screen protectors)
That's all I can think of for now... Will add more questions soon
Another question.... I see on the screenshots thread that the "status bar (iphone) " barckground on the Android is black, can one make it clear (like on the iPhone) ? (or better yet move it's location.. say the bottom of the screen ?)
Oh and can one hide fonts ? and if you can, can you hide the shadows of the fonts ? (can be done on iPhone)
As stated above Please note I will only be choosing the Samsung Galaxy S3 (Metallic Blue) but I might still choose the iPhone 5 (if it's worth it)
Take a look at some of the custom roms already out for sgs3 and you will see just what can be done, google samsung s3 roms as a starting point.
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Was bored this Saturday and decided to check out Apps for Note Edge to see if there has been any new developments. To my pleasant surprise, there has been:
Google gave me this link:
http://androidforums.com/threads/edge-panels-apps-links-included.896281/
And from there I was able to find new panels like https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ehzstudios.multiwindowfornote
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ehzstudios.lettersgamefornoteedge
It actually makes multi tasking faster, for those of you like me who love to power use the Edge. As a bonus, this company also makes additional software that are very useful.
So while the Note Edge has been for the most part abandoned by Samsung, take heart, the S6 Edge has paved a way for new dev support. That company also makes a fun word game that can get addicting and its all on the Edge Screen
So do continue to check for apps for the Edge cause they are coming. EHZ actually listens to reviews and implements changes accordingly. They also released a shortcuts panel that looks better than the EdgePanel app and they are gonna be adding folder support and smaller icons support
Game Launcher
Hyperlapse
Motion panorama
Quick Call
Bye-Bye-App-drawer
New Edge UI
Always On Display
Motion Panorama.
too many to list. but I guess off the top of my head:
the display:
literally the best consumer display in the world with virtually perfect professional reference level color fidelity, paper-like clarity with no diagonal edge bias (due to innovative proprietary diamond subpixel arrangement), infinite contrast and eye punching brightness that maintains perfectly even saturation and contrast unlike with lcd. Moreover the Screen calibration feature allows for various color space standards which is a must-have for professional photography or graphic work. Extremely High sensitivity screen allows for gloved use. Only just enough bezel to allow for screen edge swiping with a case installed leaving the device as narrow as possible making it much more nimble for one handed use and a bit less pants pocket stretching. Always on display is great as it allows me to check the time, date and notifications without having to turn on my phone--far superior in so many ways to the old way of decoding the color and speed of the flashing led.
Samsung pay:
their proprietary technology allows the device to simulate a magnetic card swipe which works anywhere unlike android pay and apple pay which only work on certain terminals. It constantly amazes everyone.
IP68 water and dust proof:
As beautiful as the S7 is it is indeed a fingerprint magnet. This is a problem with many phones so stylishly slick but unlike other phones when the S7 loses its lustre you can simply rinse it off under the sink and polish it off with a bath towel--good as new.
Powered USB otg with support for so many add ons:
gaming controllers, midi keyboards, file storage, keyboards, mice. I was surprised to find that I can charge another device with my phone and even spin up and operate a USB hard disk without any need for additional power cables.
the camera:
so amazing I use it for augmented vision. Not only can I inspect from the distance whether that little spot on the wall is a fly or a spider without getting off my lazy ass but I can see and read things where it would otherwise be far too dim for my eyes to see without need for additional lighting. Oh yea, and it also takes amazing pictures in just two clicks. I never miss a shot because even in the rare times when I would I can rely on motion photo to reverse time and recapture the picture just how I wanted. The expanding library of camera modes just kick it over the edge of awesomeness. In real world use I tend to switch between auto, pro, rear selfie, slow motion, and gif maker. I use burst a lot too which is available whenever you press and hold the shoot button.
ui:
I've found split screen and pop up mode more and more useful for working with and between multiple apps. Web browsing and reading while streaming music or watching YouTube and/or chating just feels great. I use my laptop so little these days which is so much better for my posture. Text selection is also improved paired with the hypersensitive screen. You can rely on the precision of the tip of your thumbnail and not the blunt tip of your finger. The adjustable dpi hack gives you more work space immediately expanding the usefulness of large screen.
I haven't even begun to touch on so many other things but I can definitely go on if anyone wants me to.
This is by far the most satisfied I've ever been with a phone and I've been using smart phones since when they were called PDAs. I never thought I'd be so satisfied with a non rooted android device but I don't find myself missing anything except perhaps the stereo sound hack and the Xposed framework but with all the features I'm discovering and looking forward to the gear vr Im sure I'll find enough ways not to care.
I don't use any of the features you listed, but i'd say my favorite "features" are (no particular order)
-Double tap home for camera shortcut
-Theme engine
-Split screen
-triple tap home for one handed use
Best hardware features are easily the screen and the camera. Build quality is amazing, honestly feels better in the hand than metal IMO, and IP68 is just an awesome feature to have.
Samsung has activated Display scaling in the newest Galaxy S7 firmware, it gives the user greater control over how much information is packed onto the screen.
That one isn't hidden anymore. Nice!
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jamesava said:
Samsung has activated Display scaling in the newest Galaxy S7 firmware, it gives the user greater control over how much information is packed onto the screen.
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how do you get to that setting?
konoplya said:
how do you get to that setting?
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In the display menu if you received the last update, otherwise you have to download Nova Launcher and activate through a specific nova action (you can then uninstall Nova).
Steps to follow :
Step 1: Head on over to the Google Play Store and download Nova Launcher
Step 2: Launch Nova Launcher. There's no need to set it as a default.
Step 3: Do a long-press on the home screen and tap on Widgets.
Step 4: Look for the Activities widget and bring it to the home screen.
Step 5: Look for Settings and tap on .DisplayScalingActivity. This will create a shortcut on the home screen.
Step 6: Tap on the newly created shortcut. There you have it, the option to go either Standard or Condensed.
exploreresp said:
In the display menu if you received the last update, otherwise you have to download Nova Launcher and activate through a specific nova action (you can then uninstall Nova).
Steps to follow :
Step 1: Head on over to the Google Play Store and download Nova Launcher
Step 2: Launch Nova Launcher. There's no need to set it as a default.
Step 3: Do a long-press on the home screen and tap on Widgets.
Step 4: Look for the Activities widget and bring it to the home screen.
Step 5: Look for Settings and tap on .DisplayScalingActivity. This will create a shortcut on the home screen.
Step 6: Tap on the newly created shortcut. There you have it, the option to go either Standard or Condensed.
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the last update you're talking about is the one from T-Mobile? I have T-Mobile and I got one update from Samsung and one from T-Mobile.
Nop, it's a Sammy update that began to roll out a couple days ago fixing some side touching issues, photo stuff too and a lot of other things too
S7 here..Stock..TouchWiz Launcher..T-Mobile carrier
#1 Feature: Samsung Pay. When I saw my wife use her Note 5 to pay at WalMart, my MotoX Pure suddenly became obsolete.
#2. SD Card has returned. 32GB onboard isn't sufficient for me and now with 128GB extra, I'm content.
#3, Android 6.0.1. Battery Optimizations net me 20 total hours on battery with a 4-6 hour Screen On Time. Wow!
#4 Gear VR compatibility. I have the VR and it is stunning and so next-generation.
#5 Speaker is loud. While not idea for cranking up the tunes, it's perfect for voice calls and voicemail.
#6 SideSync and SmartSwitch. These two apps fill in the features that iTunes backup and Continuity brought to iOS.
#7 TouchWiz is scaled down enough to not get in the way of using the phone. Still packed with options, but it works right out of the box.
Hello World,
I couldn't find a suitable HW forum for the Note Edge, so I am posting my question here.
Sorry, but I am not that great of an XDA whiz.
I have a Samsung Galaxy Note Edge with Lollipop, but I flashed Resurrection Remix onto it, so I am (hapilly) devoid of TouchWiz.
Yet I still would love to be able to use the edge part of the Edge Screen for notications.
So here is my question: Is there any third party app available which would help to split the screen in two, limiting the main screen to the flat part of the display and allowing me to use the curved part to e.g. display notifications?
All the playstore sidebar apps I have tested thus far, use an overlay technique for their display.
This makes it impossible to have them active all the time, as they would obscur the application display beneath them.
Thx in advance for any helpful suggestions
Masinissa said:
Hello World,
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So here is my question: Is there any third party app available which would help to split the screen in two, limiting the main screen to the flat part of the display and allowing me to use the curved part to e.g. display notifications?
All the playstore sidebar apps I have tested thus far, use an overlay technique for their display.
This makes it impossible to have them active all the time, as they would obscur the application display beneath them.
Thx in advance for any helpful suggestions
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Does anyone have a good suggestion on this one?
- I absolutely love the independent Edge screen (Note Edge).
For the following reasons:
1) Because you can use that screen for frequently used apps so your thumb doesnt have to travel far and you can leave your screen for widgets and the like....
2) it's a better way to use multiwindow
3) its helpful to have a secondary window with simple information whilst continuing to have access to main screen and whatever you are doing on it.
- I am so disappointed that the independent Edge screen has gone.
A) Is there any way to mimic an Independent Edge screen based off the current Edge screen phones?
B) It would also be useful to understand why people don't care for an independent Edge Screen....?
I find it intriguing that I think it's the single most useful feature that has not been exploited... Yet most couldn't care less!
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