iPhone to Android

[pacman1]

Originally Posted by groundrules

I don't buy this notion that you have to tinker with an Android phone. I've had a Galaxy S for a while, and i don't do shit to it. It just flat works. I've never NOT found an App I was looking for. I've never had to plug it into my computer. I've never had to sync anything. when I want to move a bunch of pictures or videos, I can do that by simply moving the SD card to another device. no iTunes, no cords, no device recognition, no Apple tech support, blah blah..

+eleventybillion

[Dukeryder]

Originally Posted by _cy_

do get sick of Apple's my way or the highway... but iphone does work good. there's work around if one really digs...

for instance, Apple wouldn't let you transfer songs not purchased at itunes store. what a bunch of crap! those songs were from CD and records I own.

finally found Mediamonkey that bypassed Apple's control.

here's an interesting test: iPhone 5 vs Samsung Galaxy S3 Drop Test

I don't know what you're doing wrong, but I've got 1000s of .mp3s in my iTunes and they've transferred from iTunes to iPod, iPhone & iPad without issue as well as transferring from PC to PC over the years. I've purchased 2 yes 2 albums from iTunes in my life. So I don't know what you're doing differently.

Apple wins in the hardware department hands down. Their shit just works and it lasts, my iPhone 3GS is over 3 years old, I've owned Cellphones since 1996 (Nokia 1610) and I've yet to have any last this long let alone a single battery!

Apple might have more controls and what not but if this were not the case the average user would experience more glitches and software crashes. I've had to do a hard reset 1x in 3 years with the iPhone, people I know with Androids need to do it often and regularly have software updating problems.

Only the most hardcore geeky developer types benefit from the Android platform. The other 99% of us don't need it. I LOVE the fact that Android exists because it keeps Apple on their game and they're always a step ahead.

[max384]

After almost five years using iPhones, I'm ready to make a switch. I'm sick to death of iTunes and not being able to just transfer files on my computer without plugging into that God-awful program. I hate that there is no slot for external storage and you can't swap batteries. I also hate the constant mobile charger problems I've had with every iPhone I've owned. However, there are things I like about it too. The availability of apps is amazing, the aftermarket accessories are plentiful, and the ability to call up customer support and talk to an English-speaking person on this side of the pond is a welcome change from how things generally are now.


I've about made my mind up on the Galaxy SIII. Does anyone who has one know of any good weatherproof motorcycle mounts for it? I've done a few searches and haven't turned up anything that really catches my eye... But if there's one thing I've learned from asking questions on forums, it's that my Google-fu is weak!

[PoundSand]

Originally Posted by Dukeryder

Apple wins in the hardware department hands down. Their shit just works and it lasts, my iPhone 3GS is over 3 years old, I've owned Cellphones since 1996 (Nokia 1610) and I've yet to have any last this long let alone a single battery!

A phone lasting 3 years isn't exactly special.

Originally Posted by Dukeryder

I've had to do a hard reset 1x in 3 years with the iPhone, people I know with Androids need to do it often and regularly have software updating problems.

And I've had no hard resets in 3 years on android, nor has my wife (4 years). Nor did I on webos, iOS, or winmo before that. Oh yeah, not on my BlackBerry either. Your phone sucks. ;)

Originally Posted by Dukeryder

Only the most hardcore geeky developer types benefit from the Android platform. The other 99% of us don't need it.

But many of us prefer it anyway. :cool:

[Aghartha]

Originally Posted by Dukeryder

Only the most hardcore geeky developer types benefit from the Android platform.

Hahaha what?

[Hay Ewe]

what a good simple forum for a Galaxy S2?
I want to move stuff around on the screen, maybe write an app or two and jsut learn more about it

tahnks
Hay Ewe

[PoundSand]

Originally Posted by Hay Ewe

what a good simple forum for a Galaxy S2?
I want to move stuff around on the screen, maybe write an app or two and jsut learn more about it

Move stuff around? Long click and drag.

Developing: http://developer.android.com/trainin...app/index.html

[seuadr]

Originally Posted by PoundSand

A phone lasting 3 years isn't exactly special.



And I've had no hard resets in 3 years on android, nor has my wife (4 years). Nor did I on webos, iOS, or winmo before that. Oh yeah, not on my BlackBerry either. Your phone sucks. ;)

comming up on 3 years with my original evo, haven't had a reset, or a battery replacement or anything either. We must be doing something wrong

[Hay Ewe]

[QUOTE=PoundSand;19793144]Move stuff around? Long click and drag.
/QUOTE]

I had the message icon on bottom of the screen / desktop and some how it has moved to the screen and moves as i swipe from left to right / right to left (change desktop screens) i want to put it back on the tool bar at the bottom, if I long press and drag i can only take it the trash can.

They didnt know how to do it at the shop either....

thanks

thanks for the link too

Hay Ewe

[Retro]

My contract comes up in December. I've been using a Droid X, which has been a great phone. Thinking about the Galaxy III or even the IPhone 5. I can see no reason to leave the Droid platform, and I don't doubt Apple makes good stuff. But I use Spotify for music and it works great. Importing is simple and done via wireless. I don't even have to physically connect to a computer. As for ITunes, I have it on my PC, but I hate it.

Haven't heard a compelling argument for going Apple on an item that is going to be replaced every 18 to 24 months.

[Aghartha]

Originally Posted by Retro

My contract comes up in December. I've been using a Droid X, which has been a great phone. Thinking about the Galaxy III or even the IPhone 5. I can see no reason to leave the Droid platform, and I don't doubt Apple makes good stuff. But I use Spotify for music and it works great. Importing is simple and done via wireless. I don't even have to physically connect to a computer. As for ITunes, I have it on my PC, but I hate it.

Haven't heard a compelling argument for going Apple on an item that is going to be replaced every 18 to 24 months.

Spotify is available for both platforms.

[PoundSand]

Originally Posted by Hay Ewe

I had the message icon on bottom of the screen / desktop and some how it has moved to the screen and moves as i swipe from left to right / right to left (change desktop screens) i want to put it back on the tool bar at the bottom, if I long press and drag i can only take it the trash can.

They didnt know how to do it at the shop either....

thanks

thanks for the link too

Hay Ewe

Open the app drawer, then long click and drag to put it back in the bottom.

[levain]

Back on this thing.

Music is the biggie for me. How do you guys manage your music on Android? I just downloaded the music manager from Google to play with, but I'm not sure about that. I mean, keeping all my music online? I'm on the fence about that. Do you guys just rip into a music file, then drag/drop onto the phone? The more I research, the more confused I get

Lets say I did use google play (MM). Does that mean I need to be online for my music? Anyway, I'd probably just put a big ass sd card in the phone and not bother with that.

[PoundSand]

Originally Posted by levain

Back on this thing.

Music is the biggie for me. How do you guys manage your music on Android? I just downloaded the music manager from Google to play with, but I'm not sure about that. I mean, keeping all my music online? I'm on the fence about that. Do you guys just rip into a music file, then drag/drop onto the phone? The more I research, the more confused I get

Lets say I did use google play (MM). Does that mean I need to be online for my music? Anyway, I'd probably just put a big ass sd card in the phone and not bother with that.

The google music manager app syncs your music, so it's both on line and local.

[NJ Moto]

I just pull the micro sd card from my phone, pop it into my computer, drag music onto it and pop it back into the phone.