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Is it just me or is the Vibrant getting boring? I use to flash a new theme/rom/kernel every day or so. I have not flashed anything new in over a month. They all seem to be the same over and over.
I see little to no difference in 2.2 roms some kernels are OCed and thats fun if you want to decrease the life span of your phone, but non of that is for me. Themes all have the same icons and colors used over and over. Once in a while someone comes out with something new which is awesome good job but it gets played out in about a week.
I started making my own themes and porting over things I liked but even that has gotten boring to me. I help out a lot of people with boot animations and themes but really there is nothing new that can be done to our phones that has not already been done. I use to hear this and would think no way but I have come to this conclusion myself. Every color theme has been done, every bit of speed has been squeezed out of this phone. Its all really boring to me now and I wondered if I was alone in this.
Even if or when 2.3 comes out for the vibrant we already have so many clones out right now its not even funny. So it feels as if I have nothing to really look forward to.
Having said all that I loved this phone when I got it best phone ever to learn on. So I cant hate it but it does get boring to me now. I broke out my old blackberry just for something new yesterday....sad.
I agree. This is basically maxed out for me and I'm not touching gingerbread until gps is available. I'm getting close to getting an LG G2X.
I was feeling the same. I even reflashed back to stock KB5 through Kies just to a break from custom roms. The fact is that Samsung based roms are already tweaked as much as they can be, they really isn't much else to do. MIUI and CM7 offer something new, but even those get boring after a while. Other phones will really be the same after a while, and the fact remains that even after all these mods, its still a phone.
The theme and dev aspects are getting stale, but I can't bring myself to get another phone because no other phone I know of (other than Nexus S) can match or beat both the screen and the sound quality. Sound us huge for me. I'm waiting for something equal or better in all aspects.
same...
a few months ago i used to be like "DAMN THESE ROMS MAKING MY BATTERY LIFE HORRIBLE"
now i'm like "why isnt my rom making my battery life go down " because before i slept with 5% left, now i sleep with like 40 lol.
Tired, yes, bored, yes, is this the end? no.
we just need something big to happen..
like a GB leak or actual thing (wink wink to samsung)
All phones will get stale after sum time
I feel the reason is that once we had the knowledge to do all this **** to our phones we started to over do it. How many of you out there flashed 4 different ROMs in just one week? Had a different theme for everyday of the week? And when that was not enough when the average flasher figured out how to edit the framework-res/twframework-res hand started to mix themes to create our own (guilty also)...and then the apps, boot animation, etc. Its just like that song on the radio that gets overplayed or those skinny jeans that alot of you shouldn't be wearing... we just over did it. Plus the life of a phone now is as short as the life of a new rapper on the radio so that doesn't help.
I own two Vibrants (bought a toilet dweller from my girl's sis that still ended up working) so I'm pretty sure ima be sporting one till I break/loose it and then the other comes im play till the same happens. Unless the next gen of phones out there could make me coffe and/or give me a lap dance I think I will be stuck with the Vibrant for a while but cuz people like Team Whiskey and all ya other Devs like u made me like this phone ALOT and I'm proud to say I own one. THX every1.
Yeah it is getting stale, but I will always keep my vibrant. Im in the market to buy another phone and currently debating on getting the G2X or wait til the SGS II comes out for the US carriers (hopefully soon).
Yeah I will keep it. I am going with the sgs2 for sure if or when it comes.
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Hey Tonic can you please make
a/some themes for the Bionix 2 Rom for the G2X!
Runnix Bionix 2! Yeeee!
Yes, getting bored with the pentile screen,
and the 2.3 without GPS
htc2364 said:
Hey Tonic can you please make
a/some themes for the Bionix 2 Rom for the G2X!
Runnix Bionix 2! Yeeee!
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lol gtfo
We dont wanna lose him on vibrant section.
xriderx66 said:
lol gtfo
We dont wanna lose him on vibrant section.
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Haha, I don't want him to leave! Still have a vibrant my bro uses and I update for him!
Just want him to share his talent with the G2X!
Runnix Bionix 2! Yeeee!
What if it is the bigger picture. With gentoo or any Linux you build your box and then fix and tweak everyday until one day you stop working on it because everything works or of one thing 'Gps via gingerbread' makes you frustrated enough to lose interest temporarily .. you will get back into it... watch. Hahahaha
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Team whiskey leaving vibrant has been a big disappointment for me. I've been running bionix 131 for over two months now lol. All the roms except miui and cm7 look the same to me and I don't even wanna look at them anymore. Having said I still love my vibrant and like someone mentioned earlier I don't see any phone that is superior to vibrant. I will most likely get sgs II. I really wanted it to have a 4" screen as I think its the beat screen size for me. 4.3" screen has been a bit of disappointment for me.
Jusf my $0.02.
What do u guys think.
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i love my vibrant and i will be having this untill my sgII comes out!!
No its not getting that.
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Except for the goddamn GPS, vibrant is really an awesome phone for me. Tell me what this phone cannot do when compared to the latest dual core android phones??
Interesting that what some people call boring, others, including me, would call stable. I recently switched back to Vibrant after several months with a Nexus S. The NS made me feel comfortable about flashing new roms, and really, the stock UI experience was the only thing I disliked about the Vibrant.
I've been using Axura pretty much since I returned. I tried out a couple others, but it seems like I always return to my back-up, and I'll probably continue to until I get a new phone. It runs fast and smooth, I consistently get a day--sometimes almost two--out of a single charge (with light use, obviously), my GPS seems to work well, and I rarely get FCs.
Boring? Maybe. I like having a phone that just works, and that I'm not tweaking every day. I also love the community here, which is anything but boring.
Its still 1of d best swish abd u might be dissapointed
So I haven't heard anything lately about CM7, is everyone just gonna use the gingerbread roms out now? I liked the layout and theme CM7 has. Any way to theme my gingerbread to CM7 or something?
Anyone still working on getting 4G on CM7 stable? I hope I'm not sounding impatient I understand it takes hundreds of hours to code this stuff, I just want to know where we stand at the moment.
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So I haven't heard anything lately about CM7, is everyone just gonna use the gingerbread roms out now? I liked the layout and theme CM7 has. Any way to theme my gingerbread to CM7 or something?
Anyone still working on getting 4G on CM7 stable? I hope I'm not sounding impatient I understand it takes hundreds of hours to code this stuff, I just want to know where we stand at the moment.
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http://twitter.com/#!/LayherDaddy/status/79434283458117632
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Does this mean 4G is working or still buggy?
Works fine for me, except after a reboot. But it's not like I reboot my phone ever and when I do it's not like going to network settings for 20s is ruining my life like some people might make it seem.
So I love CM7, and was using it until recently when I loaded stock back onto it (it's just not a complete phone without the fingerprint scanner/webtop.)
I put on ADW which is the stock dock for CM7. However it's restricted me to 5 screens (boo).
Is there anything else I can do to get that Cyanogen feel without actually loading on Cyanogen again and losing those aforementioned features?
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So I love CM7, and was using it until recently when I loaded stock back onto it (it's just not a complete phone without the fingerprint scanner/webtop.)
I put on ADW which is the stock dock for CM7. However it's restricted me to 5 screens (boo).
Is there anything else I can do to get that Cyanogen feel without actually loading on Cyanogen again and losing those aforementioned features?
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ADW Ex allows you to change the number of screens?
also, the Alien skin is pretty AOSP looking. compared to some of the others at least, it reminds me of Androidian that comes with CM7.
Thanks, although I was hoping not to spend any cash since as soon as CM7 gets those features I'm dumping this for that ROM.
I was also looking for other apps that could mimic some of the functionality, or am I out of luck on that?
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Thanks, although I was hoping not to spend any cash since as soon as CM7 gets those features I'm dumping this for that ROM.
I was also looking for other apps that could mimic some of the functionality, or am I out of luck on that?
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well, CM7 got the fingerprint scanner updated in a test build last night. if that's not enough to bring you over, then i'm guessing you'll not see CM7 again for a long time.
check it out: http://rootzwiki.com/topic/9370-rootz-wiki-exclusive-fingerprint-cm7-preview-for-the-atrix/
Sorry, I'll wait until they get webtop working, because right now I can hook into any HDMI TV/monitor and make my friends with iPhones feel like ****.
Scary Guy said:
Sorry, I'll wait until they get webtop working, because right now I can hook into any HDMI TV/monitor and make my friends with iPhones feel like ****.
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this made me LOL
Ok guys... coming over from the OG Evo 4G... I love this phone so far. I've had it for about 2 days. Everything is great, except it seems that I'm getting some serious lag when coming out of applications or interwebs using the home key. I get 2 or 3 seconds of "loading" and then it fills in. They phone is stock with very little added at this point. I did get the new OTA update right when I activated, so not sure if its an issue with that or not. Is anyone else getting this lag? With the power this phone has, I feel there should be zero lag when doing simple activities... 2 or 3 seconds isn't acceptable. Tried a factory reset... Didn't improve. Any suggestions????
You're experiencing multitasking issues with sense reloads. Rooting can really help with that sort of thing.
Its really too bad you took that OTA, You won't be able to get full S-OFF.
If you aren't the rooting type, changing launchers can help
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Ok guys... coming over from the OG Evo 4G... I love this phone so far. I've had it for about 2 days. Everything is great, except it seems that I'm getting some serious lag when coming out of applications or interwebs using the home key. I get 2 or 3 seconds of "loading" and then it fills in. They phone is stock with very little added at this point. I did get the new OTA update right when I activated, so not sure if its an issue with that or not. Is anyone else getting this lag? With the power this phone has, I feel there should be zero lag when doing simple activities... 2 or 3 seconds isn't acceptable. Tried a factory reset... Didn't improve. Any suggestions????
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Root it and flash rom htc totally failed with multitasking
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Thanks for the responses guys... I have rooted/Rom'd my last 2 phones heavily (OG Droid, OG Evo) and am fairly comfortable with it. I guess I just wanted to enjoy this one stock for a while. After running ICS and JB Roms on my old EVO for the last 6 months... It is nice to have everything working at the same time (Netflix, Camera etc...). Plus, Rom'ing seems a little iffy on this Evo so far with reports of actual bricking (yes, I know.. usually user error) and borking Google Wallet. I am decent at this stuff, but I do make my share of mistakes. And seeing as how I bought this phone off eBay (not due for an upgrade), I can't afford to break it. Do you guys think this issue is being addressed by HTC? I hope so......
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You're experiencing multitasking issues with sense reloads. Rooting can really help with that sort of thing.
Its really too bad you took that OTA, You won't be able to get full S-OFF.
If you aren't the rooting type, changing launchers can help
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Are there launchers that are more successfull than others for this phone? Apex? Nova?
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Thanks for the responses guys... I have rooted/Rom'd my last 2 phones heavily (OG Droid, OG Evo) and am fairly comfortable with it. I guess I just wanted to enjoy this one stock for a while. After running ICS and JB Roms on my old EVO for the last 6 months... It is nice to have everything working at the same time (Netflix, Camera etc...). Plus, Rom'ing seems a little iffy on this Evo so far with reports of actual bricking (yes, I know.. usually user error) and borking Google Wallet. I am decent at this stuff, but I do make my share of mistakes. And seeing as how I bought this phone off eBay (not due for an upgrade), I can't afford to break it. Do you guys think this issue is being addressed by HTC? I hope so......
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Supposedly it is but i dont think it has been fully addressed as devs are still making work arounds for it on thw new ota so my guess is yet another fail for htc
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STIDRIVER said:
Thanks for the responses guys... I have rooted/Rom'd my last 2 phones heavily (OG Droid, OG Evo) and am fairly comfortable with it. I guess I just wanted to enjoy this one stock for a while. After running ICS and JB Roms on my old EVO for the last 6 months... It is nice to have everything working at the same time (Netflix, Camera etc...). Plus, Rom'ing seems a little iffy on this Evo so far with reports of actual bricking (yes, I know.. usually user error) and borking Google Wallet. I am decent at this stuff, but I do make my share of mistakes. And seeing as how I bought this phone off eBay (not due for an upgrade), I can't afford to break it. Do you guys think this issue is being addressed by HTC? I hope so......
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Clear wallet settings before flashing just to be sure if you're worried about that.
Unlock and root your phone, follow the 1.15 flashing instructions and get cm10, it will feel like a new phone. Well worth any risk (which IMO is low following instructions).
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I think something might be wrong with your phone. We've taken a dive into these phones the last couple of weeks. I got an EVO Lte first. It came with the newest update. So I rooted, but no s-off, of course. Running stock ROM. Runs great. No complaints, except the multi-tasking, of course. No lags, though.
MIL decided to move into a smartphone and got the same phone a few days ago, with my help. Left it completely stock and worked on it extensively loading apps, configuring it, etc. I notice zero difference between the phones. Same performance, no lag on either one, etc.
P.S. Wife picked up an S3 on Saturday. I'm in charge of setting it up, too. I expected to be realy wowwed by it. But after a couple of days of playing with it, I think I like the Evo better. I like both phones, but I think I made the right choice for me. It would be nice if HTC was as developer friendly as Samsung, though.
Update: Factory reset fixed the lag... it was acting up still right after I did it, which is when I posted the thread. But, after letting it settle for a day or so, its fine. Awesomeness restored. Thanks for the help though, and when the modding bug hits me, I know where to go.
Sometimes after just flashing a new ROM its a good idea to factory reset first, it gets tested for the device intended and released for others but an image is basically a snapshot of the ROM and everything in it, when you factory restore a new ROM, you really start fresh
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Update: Factory reset fixed the lag... it was acting up still right after I did it, which is when I posted the thread. But, after letting it settle for a day or so, its fine. Awesomeness restored. Thanks for the help though, and when the modding bug hits me, I know where to go.
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I hope you have better luck than I did. The lag came back. So far, minus the last few things that aren't working properly, CM10 is the way to go. It's like a whole new phone. No Lag, smooth as butter, no more waiting for Sense to load, just a much better all around experience. Thanks to Toast and Deck, incredible work!
Still running like a champ... I think the phone was just confused with activation, setup and the evil AirRave that hates all my phones... Factory reset seems to have worked. Trying to hold off on root/rom for now...
Are we ever going to have a fully funcional JB with good battery life and all, now that we have the leak, or is the missing kernel still too big of a problem?
I had to take my Atrix into the shop, and at first it appeard I was going to be getting a GS2 because they were out of Atrixes, but I got a call friday saying that they miraculosly got two in stock and put one aside for me. Now, I've been on a
'waiting list' for the GS2 (because they didn't have the Atrix in stock) for about a month now (and I've had to use sony ericsson yendo, it drives me mad), so I can try to argue them into switching it out anyhow. However, I'm not sure I do, as there are some things I like more about the Atrix (battery, pixel density and screen size, fp scanner...), but, if I'm going to be stuck with GB I'd much rather have the GS2, so...
Get GS2 if you're dying to get all things working right from the box.
If you'd like to wait for some months until the devs can pull this up (i'm sure they ll do but it'll take some time). Get the Galaxy.
Nevermind, choose the first option and don't EVER buy from Motorola again.
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Get GS2 if you're dying to get all things working right from the box.
If you'd like to wait for some months until the devs can pull this up (i'm sure they ll do but it'll take some time). Get the Galaxy.
Nevermind, choose the first option and don't EVER buy from Motorola again.
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I'm not dying, I've been waiting for a year... But do you think devs will be able to come up with a working kernel without sources, and within a resonable timeframe (ie a couple months).
Thanks
I have faith in them, almost blind is my faith. But, remember that it can took a year or more...
If you have the money, go for another phone
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I have faith in them, almost blind is my faith. But, remember that it can took a year or more...
If you have the money, go for another phone
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Ok lol thanks
please consider the high possibility that you could recieve one of the new atrixes that have a nonunlockable bootloader. i have gotten 2 of them from at&t since August that CANNOT BE UNLOCKED. without unlockin can't flash custom roms.
Save yourself the headache and get the GS2.
For starters its an infinitely better device with JB supported in the roadmap coming soon, better modding options and support in xda community also. I highly doubt that the ICS leak will make any inroads into a working rom release anytime soon, so just do yourself a favour and jump ship.
Ive just purchased a GS2 as they are dirt cheap now and will be binning my Atrix. The Atrix has been an absolute nightmare for over a year, stock is buggy and not a single fully functioning, fast, stable rom available (well nottachtrix was at least stable enough, but no cigar). Ill never purchase another motorola product after this experience.
Good luck