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The new [Only registered users can view links. ] (ICS) User Interface was designed by [Only registered users can view links. ], the person the [Only registered users can view links. ], "was webOS." ICS reflects Duarte's vision for the next generation of gestures, synergy, cloud computing, and multitasking.
The webOS Homebrew community has developed hundreds of patches to add features to "rooted" Palm Phones. Few were used by Palm, keeping webOS easy to set up. Google added hundreds of these features but that means that there are more options to set up initially. This guide will help you compare the differences and find key features.
Here are some basic features, apps, and settings to consider in a move from Palm to Android.
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Choosing a Phone
See the Phone Comparison for specs on many of the top new phones. Over two years you might spend $2,000 or more for cell service so get the one you want. Androids are evolving so quickly that no phone stays on top long. Let's start with some basic features.
4G - Speed Thrills
Fast dual core processors and 1GB of RAM are important but also make sure you get 4G (or LTE). Monthly rates are often just as much for slow phones as fast ones. You may have this phone a long time. Don't get one that is already slow. To turn 4G on:
• Tap Home > Menu > Settings > Wireless > 4G.
• To add a 4G icon to a home screen: Long-press an empty spot on a home screen then tap Shortcuts > Settings > 4G.
Get the right size for you
What is the Right Size Phone? Only you can answer that question. Android phone comes in sizes from 2.5" to 5.3". A survey of 5,000 phone owners found that Only 9% Want a Screen Under 4". See what feels right for you. Don't let anyone tell you the one size phone you are to buy. See the Sizing Chart: What is the Right Size Phone?
Notifications
The Notification LED is for incoming or missed calls, emails, texts, Facebook or calendar events, etc. The Flashlight Alerts app can also turn the camera LED into a notification LED (tutorial). To see your notifications, swipe down on the notification bar at the top:
↨ Swipe up or down to look through your notifications. • Tap one to open it.
↔ Swipe left or right to clear (close) without responding (Android 4.0+).
Video Calls
Flagship Android phones typically have 1 or 2MP front cameras for HD video chat. That coupled with 4G gives you an amazing opportunity for Video Calls. Android [Only registered users can view links. ], [Only registered users can view links. ] and [Only registered users can view links. ] give you free unlimited video calls over WiFi, 3G and 4G.
HDMI and DLNA Video Out
You can watch HD movies or make presentations right from your Android. DLNA allows you to see whatever is on your phone on your compatible TV, Blu-ray player, PS3, or Xbox. HDMI uses a cable to connect to your HDTV.
Full Facebook Sync
Most Androids automatically update with Facebook friends' photos, status, messages, phones, events, birthdays, emails, and notifications. Incoming calls pop-up with updated Facebook profile photos. The free [Only registered users can view links. ] app does even more.
Flash
Much of the web including this site rely on Adobe Flash. Unfortunately the HTML5 standard intended to replace Flash is still not finalized. Android does have Flash and HTML5 support.
NFC
Palm Touch to Share was to allow two Palm devices owned by the same user to share a URL, etc. Near Field Communication (NFC) is designed to work works between any NFC devices and more. NFC is also for instant payments, keycard, and ID, etc. Android NFC can share a contact, photo, song, application, and video or pair Bluetooth or WiFi devices. See the Google NFC Demo.
Good Vibrations
Set your Android to Vibrate (Haptic Feedback) if your phone must be quiet. To set your Android to vibrate, tap Home > Menu > Settings > Sound > Silent Mode ON and Vibrate ON. Apps like Executive Assistant lets you customize repeating LED, sounds, and vibration reminders for missed call, emails, texts, calendar, tasks, Facebook, Twitter, etc. Note: The iPhone lacks haptic feedback.
Physical or On-screen Keyboards
On-screen ("virtual") keyboards on phones under 4" can be a challenge especially if you do not have small hands. Many Androids have physical keyboards but a good predictive on-screen keyboard on a larger display may be a good option. Try out as many physical and on-screen keyboards as you can to see what works for you. Especially try their landscape modes (sideways). Also note that with voice recognition apps like Voice Actions and Vlingo, you can often speak instead of type.
microSD
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Setup Your Phone
Once you have chosen your phone, let's get started having some fun with it. We will find your old features and try out some new ones. You can click the Getting Started button at the top of any page for more help.
Multitasking Android Multitasking is automatic. Say you are writing an email and want to paste in a text. Before Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS), you long-press Home, tap Messaging, and copy the text. Long-press Home again, tap Email, and paste the text right where you left off in the email. With ICS, tap Recent Apps to switch then
↨ Swipe up or down to look through the cards (apps). • Tap an app to open it.
↔ Swipe left or right to clear (close) it without responding.
Gmail [Only registered users can view links. ] is at the heart of Android's Cloud Sync so you need a Gmail account ([Only registered users can view links. ]). You will get notifications when Gmail is pushed to your phone, full Priority Inbox capabilities, and can push multiple email accounts to Gmail for automatic email notifications. See the Gmail Tips. Exchange users: check out [Only registered users can view links. ] ([Only registered users can view links. ], [Only registered users can view links. ]) or [Only registered users can view links. ] ([Only registered users can view links. ]).
Just Type (Universal Search) [Only registered users can view links. ] is similar to Android Search and [Only registered users can view links. ]. Phones are designed to prevent "butt-dialling", that is typing without first unlocking the phone. Androids with slide-out keyboards (Like a Pre) can be set unlock by sliding out the keyboard and Just Type as ususal. If it does not have a slide-out keyboard, first unlock the screen. Then you can Tap Google Search and...
• Just Type "ma" and Mail, Maps, and every Mark or Mary will pop up.
• Just Type "oliv" and Oliva pops up along with local Olive Gardens.
• Press the Microphone to Just Speak instead.
• Make sure you have the latest [Only registered users can view links. ] and [Only registered users can view links. ] apps from the Market.
To set up what is included in a Search, tap Search > then the Settings icon at the top right. (In Ice Cream Sandwich, Tap Google > Menu > Search Settings > Google Search). Then check what you want included in searches including Web, Apps, Contacts, Music, etc. When you search you can limit results to just certain areas as well. See the Search Tips for much more.
Music Player
One of the best apps for webOS is Music Player (Remix) by DanPLC. Dan has an Android now and has said this: "I'm using PowerAMP...PowerAMP still has a lot of faults/shortcomings, but it does a decent job." Here are links to some favorite [Only registered users can view links. ]: [Only registered users can view links. ] ([Only registered users can view links. ]) • [Only registered users can view links. ] • [Only registered users can view links. ] • [Only registered users can view links. ] ([Only registered users can view links. ]) • [Only registered users can view links. ]
Your Contacts and Calendars
You already sync you Palm webOS contacts and calendar to Gmail. When you go to your new Android device, they will already be there. Here is more on how to Transfer webOS Contacts to Android.
Synergy (Sync to the Cloud)
Android syncs to the cloud to back up your contacts and calendars. On your phone tap Menu > Settings > Accounts & Sync > Add account > Google > Contacts, Gmail, Calendar, etc. Then add Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other account syncs as well. Most Androids can sync to all of these accounts automatically. When someone changes a phone number on Facebook, your phone will be updated as well.
Your Photos and Videos
1. Backup all the music, videos, and photos you can from your BlackBerry to your PC.
2. Copy photos and videos from your PC to your Android:
- - Connect your Android to your PC with the USB cable.
- - On your computer, create folders on your phone called Pictures and Videos if it is not already there.
- - Sill using your computer, drag the photos and videos to your phone's folder then disconnect your phone.
3. Reboot the phone: Press Power for 10 seconds > Power Off > Wait 20 seconds > Press Power for 10 seconds.
Your Music
If you are using iTunes, the file names are encoded making them hard to find. The good news is that you no longer have to use iTunes! ([Only registered users can view links. ].) Use the steps above to backup your music to your PC and set up a Music folder on your Android if you don't already have one and drag your music files and folders (copies) from your computer to your phone. Here are some of our favorite [Only registered users can view links. ]: [Only registered users can view links. ] ([Only registered users can view links. ]), [Only registered users can view links. ], [Only registered users can view links. ], [Only registered users can view links. ] ([Only registered users can view links. ]), and [Only registered users can view links. ]. [Only registered users can view links. ] and [Only registered users can view links. ] are not [Only registered users can view links. ] so they can be moved to a new phone without issue.
Battery Life
Android phones are fire-breathing dragons with a big displays, powerful 4G, and a half-dozen other radios. If you know the Power Management Tricks, you can get good battery life too.
Toggles Toggles are simple widgets that lets you change settings without going through menus (and a [Only registered users can view links. ] to Jailbreak an iPhone). But you don't have to break anything with an Android. This [Only registered users can view links. ] can keep your display on whenever your phone is charging. To put your Power Control Widgets on a homescreen, long-press an empty spot, then tap Widgets > Power Settings. Popular free Toggles include the Curvefish [Only registered users can view links. ], [Only registered users can view links. ] [Only registered users can view links. ], and [Only registered users can view links. ] widgets but there are [Only registered users can view links. ].
Widgets [Only registered users can view links. ] show live information on-screen without opening the app such as weather, email, calendars, and almost anything else. Here are some favorites: • [Only registered users can view links. ] - The amazing clock widget in words instead of numbers. [Only registered users can view links. ] - Estimates battery time left. [Only registered users can view links. ] - Day and date in a 1x1 widget. ([Only registered users can view links. ] with color options)
Android Marketplace
The Android Market has nearly 500,000 apps but that is just the beginning. Google allows you to access competing markets plus [Only registered users can view links. ] lets you "share" your actual app files with a friend. [Only registered users can view links. ] puts the real battery percentage in the Notification Bar. [Only registered users can view links. ] has the temperature.
Free App of the Day
Here is another app you will never see on a BlackBerry. The [Only registered users can view links. ] offers thousands of apps at discount prices including the "Free App of the Day".
Paid Apps for free
Here is another great market to try. [Only registered users can view links. ] has a constantly changing assortment of normally paid apps for free including mature content.
Swipe the Notifications down and they stay on screen until you tap one or swipe the Notifications up to close them. The [Only registered users can view links. ] app lets you set different repeating sounds and vibrations for missed calls, emails, and texts. See Notifications for more.
Don't just backup, share
The point of a document is to share it. [Only registered users can view links. ] ([Only registered users can view links. ] for 2.25GB for free) lets you backup files for instant use on almost any smartphone or computer. But more importantly, you can share your documents with others.
Let's Work Together [Only registered users can view links. ] let anyone you chose edit files on almost any PC or smartphones including Androids, BlackBerry's, iPad's, and Macs.
Try before you buy
The Android Market gives you 15 minutes to try out an app on your phone to see if the options and features are right for you. If not, uninstall it for a full refund.
Theming
Theming is easy with apps like ADWLauncher. Here is a simple way to change icons and wallpaper. No root required.
Folders
Android folders make organizing all those apps easy. The free Android [Only registered users can view links. ] app takes folders to a whole new level. You can have more than 12 apps in a folder and sort the apps as you like. You can change folder icons and customize shortcut icons and names. The screenshot at the top shows Settings, Newsstand, and Game Center folders. See: Folder Organizer Tutorial.
True Hands-free [Only registered users can view links. ] and [Only registered users can view links. ] add many great options to Android. Vlingo can turn on and operate totally from your voice. How to use Vlingo is below.
Visual Voicemail
Most flagship Android phones come with Visual Voicemail that lets you see the caller's photo when you play their message (Oh, that's who that is!). In addition, many Androids will show you their updated Facebook photo and Status when you look at their voicemail. See Visual Voicemail for details. Tap here to see a sample.
No music store limits
You can buy music from Google or any number of competitors. [Only registered users can view links. ] for instance offers almost every song available. The best part is that [Only registered users can view links. ] is not [Only registered users can view links. ] so songs can be moved to a new phone without issue!
Music for free [Only registered users can view links. ] has nearly every song as well...for free.
Navigation
You take for granted that your phone will also be a great GPS. With Android Google Maps, turn-by-turn navigation is included for free. Maps will also show you real time traffic conditions and suggest alternate routes as needed.
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More than a Newsstand
With Android, you can have a Newsstand folder for all of your media content. With so many free media apps in Android, you may not see a reason to pay for subscriptions. (How to create folders)
Take control
With your computer, you take for granted that you can see your files. Apps like [Only registered users can view links. ] and [Only registered users can view links. ] let you cut, copy, and paste files as you need.
Your Game Center
Almost ever major game is available on Android. With Android you can have a Games folder for all of your games from Android Market, Amazon, Getjar, etc.
Predictive Keyboards
You can have a real predictive keyboard now. Keyboards like [Only registered users can view links. ] can be even faster for many users than Swype. SwiftKey users can easily break the world record because SwiftKey learns what you have typed once and then predicts your words.
Open Source [Only registered users can view links. ]. If a developer doesn't like a stock Android keyboard or other app, they can change it and re-release it back into the Android Market. Google uses licensing to reduce fragmentation so [Only registered users can view links. ].
Bluetooth Mouse and Keyboards
← See that mouse pointer? The Galaxy S II lets you to connect a Bluetooth wireless mouse or keyboard. This along with HDMI mirroring allows easy control while on an monitor or HDTV. See this video showing USB Host, Bluetooth, and HDMI out from [Only registered users can view links. ].
USB Host USB Host lets you plug in a memory thumb drive, PS3 Game Controller, mouse, or keyboard into a micro USB Host adapter as shown in these videos at [Only registered users can view links. ]. Play a game on your phone with a real controller
Browser See Internet Tips and Tricks for details.
Youd can double-tap on an Android brownser screen or pinch out to zoom.Android "re-flows" and "word-wraps" to fill the space so text is not cut off. Android uses the full screen. THere are dozen of popular [Only registered users can view links. ] to consider such as [Only registered users can view links. ] or [Only registered users can view links. ]
Click here for this example: Official webOS 1.4.5 Discussion.
Android also allows you to have multiple Browser cards open at a time: Tap Menu > Windows > + or long-press a link to open another window.
More Icons
The webOS 4x4 Icons patch allows 16 apps per screen. The Android [Only registered users can view links. ] ([Only registered users can view links. ]) app lets you have 4x6, 5x6, or 5x7 icons per screen, 20+ apps per folder, and change icons and labels without rooting.
Try Out Some Apps Here are a few more of the many Applications you may want to try. Here are links to more tips and some key apps. [Only registered users can view links. ] and Google [Only registered users can view links. ] must be installed for searches to work properly. • Flashlight: Turn your camera LED into a flashlight with an app like [Only registered users can view links. ]. • [Only registered users can view links. ] lets you tap a preset brightness or set any brightness you like. • Email Tips + [Only registered users can view links. ] add many features. Corporate users: check out [Only registered users can view links. ] ([Only registered users can view links. ]) or [Only registered users can view links. ] ([Only registered users can view links. ]). • Messaging Tips + Consider [Only registered users can view links. ] or • [Only registered users can view links. ] to replace the messaging app • Browser Tips + Consider great options like [Only registered users can view links. ] or • [Only registered users can view links. ] • Lock screen: [Only registered users can view links. ] - Disables lock screen, phone opens fast. • [Only registered users can view links. ] ($2) lets you customize it. • Simple Theming + [Only registered users can view links. ] ([Only registered users can view links. ], [Only registered users can view links. ]), [Only registered users can view links. ] ([Only registered users can view links. ]), [Only registered users can view links. ] ($0): change Icons, layout, and theme without rooting. • Facebook: [Only registered users can view links. ] (free, [Only registered users can view links. ]) expands options for Facebook notifications, events, contact & profile sync, photos, etc. • Backup Tips: [Only registered users can view links. ] ($5) - Automatically backup messages, contacts, bookmarks, home screens, alarms, dictionary, etc. [Only registered users can view links. ]. • Folder Tips: [Only registered users can view links. ] ([Only registered users can view links. ]) - Sets up folders, change icons, and increase from 4x4 icons to 4x6 or even 5x6. See: Folders • [Only registered users can view links. ] lets you dial a middle part of a name or number. For 202-456-1414, you can dial "456" or "1414". • [Only registered users can view links. ] lets you dial their initals for instance dial 2 for B, 6 for O for Barack Obama. • [Only registered users can view links. ] & [Only registered users can view links. ] can seach contacts for "Pen" for contacts on Pennsylvania Ave or "Wash" for Washington. • [Only registered users can view links. ] : Install, run edit, & backup apps, etc. much like webOS Internalz • [Only registered users can view links. ] - Learns how you think and predicts your words saving keystrokes. $4. Free 30-day Trial. • [Only registered users can view links. ] syncs notes, photos, to-do's, etc. from your phone, PC, laptop, tablet, etc. [Only registered users can view links. ] is a simple alternative.
Touchstone
The Touchstone, [Only registered users can view links. ], [Only registered users can view links. ], and [Only registered users can view links. ] are accessories that allow wireless inductive charging (based on Nikola Tesla's [Only registered users can view links. ]).
Here are the steps to backup your webOS files and contacts and transfer them to your new Android
Backup webOS Files To Your PC
You can backup your webOS photos, music, videos, and many other files to your PC.
1. Connect your webOS device to your PC with your USB cable.
2. Select USB Drive.
3. When your Android device pops up on your PC as a USB drive, go into file explorer (In Windows, right-click Start the click Explore).
5. Create a New Subdirectory named "webOSBackup".
6. Select all music, photos, videos, or other files from the webOS device (Drive G or H?) by clicking on the phone's drive then selecting subdirectories then Edit > Copy
7. Click on the Phone Backup folder and then click Edit > Paste. This make take a while.
8. When done, right click on the phone drive letter and click "Eject" & disconnect the phone.
Transfer Files to the Android
To transfer the backup files from your PC to an Android Device:
1. Connect your Android device to your PC with your USB cable.
2. Swipe down the top notifications bar.
3. Click on Just Charging and change to Disk Drive. (It takes a while for your PC to find the phone as a USB drive)
4. When your Android device pops up on your PC as a USB drive, go into file explorer (In Windows, right-click Start the click Explore).
5. Click on your Phone Backup subdirectory and then click Edit > Select All then Edit > Copy
6. Click on the Android device (Drive G or H?) and then click Edit > Paste. This make take a while.
7. When done, right click on the phone drive letter and click "Eject" & disconnect the phone.
Transferring Contacts
Gmail contacts and calendar automatically transfer to your new Android phone. To export "Palm Contacts" dial ##66623# on the Pre and tap Export to create a vcf file in the /temp folder -or- use the Send All Contacts via Email patch. Email the vcf file to your Gmail Account. In Gmail click Contacts > Import the vcf file. Android contact export is built in: Tap Contacts > Menu > Import/Export. Always save new contacts as Google Contacts so they are backed up to Google. Here are the detailed steps for using the ##66623# method to export all contacts from the Pre:
If you know how to "root" a webOS phone, there are over 400 patches available to add key features. While most Android phones can also be Rooted, there is little need. Here are some of the most popular webOS patches (in blue) and Requests (in red) that are standard features in Android or available some of over 200,000 apps.
Apps
• Internalz - [Only registered users can view links. ] can install and run apps, edit, backup apps, etc.
• Music Player (Remix) - Nothing else comes close. Consider: • [Only registered users can view links. ] • [Only registered users can view links. ] • [Only registered users can view links. ] (Great lyrics)
App Launcher Patches
Android has 25 great [Only registered users can view links. ] including. [Only registered users can view links. ] & [Only registered users can view links. ]. The standard launcher includes:
• [Request] Add tap-and-hold text option - Built-in. Long press link to Copy, Look-up, etc.
• [Request] Share Link On Facebook - Built-in. Long press link > Share Link > {Text, Email, Facebook, etc.}
• 4x4 icons - Built-in. See Folders for how to get 4x6 and 5x6 icons.
• Auto-Popup - Launcher homescreen is automatic.
• Enable Add/Delete Pages - Typically 5 to 7 pages.
• Folders are not available in webOS but standard in Android. A page can have up to 16 folders x 16 apps = 256 apps/page.
• Hide Amazon MP3 App - Long press any app and slide down to remove it.
• Hide Music Player App - Android can hide any app. Choose from dozens of music players.
• Hide NASCAR App - Hide any app.
• Hide NFL App - Hide any app.
• Hide SprintTV App - Hide any app.
• Menu Fade Scrim - Already hidden.
• Voice Commands - Palm Treo's could open apps by voice. In Android, long press Search.
Browser Patches
Android has many popular [Only registered users can view links. ] including [Only registered users can view links. ]. The standard browser includes:
• iPhone User Agent Spoof - Websites already display beautifully. Zoom in and text flows. No more panning back and forth.
• [Request] Add tap-and-hold text option - Built-in. Copy, Look-up, Share in Text, Email, Facebook, etc.
• [Request] add geolocation support - Built-in. Tap Internet > Menu > More > Enable Location
• Add Open URL Menu Option - Long press link to Bookmark, Copy, Save the Link, - or -
• Add Option to Send Link Message - Long press link to Share via Messages, Facebook, Email, Twitter, etc., - or -
• Added Shortcut Keys - Long press link to Add Bookmark, Open in a New Window, etc.
• Allow Browser in Low Memory - Built-in.
• Change Number of Bookmarks - Built-in.
• Delete Multiple History items at Once: Menu > Delete > check items to delete > Delete.
• Fullscreen Mode Browser - Built-in. Tap Menu to unhide.
• New Card Button In Browser - Built-in. Tap Menu > Windows > [+]
• No Auto Refresh After Idle - Built-in. No more lost content.
• Swipe History - Built-in. Tap Menu > More > History > Long press item for options.
Calculator Patches
There are [Only registered users can view links. ] including [Only registered users can view links. ], [Only registered users can view links. ], [Only registered users can view links. ], etc.
• Enable Vibration - Try the [Only registered users can view links. ] HP-like calculator, etc.
Camera
Android has dozens of [Only registered users can view links. ]. The standard camera includes these features and more:
• [Request] Upload to Flickr - Built-in. Tap Share > {Facebook, Flickr, Email, Messages, Picasa, etc.}
• Autofocus Focus Area Selection - built-in. You can even tap what you want to focus on
• Brightness - built-in - Menu > Settings > Brightness
• Contrast - built-in - Menu > Settings > Contrast
• Effects - built-in - Menu > Settings > Effects (Grayscale, Sepia, Negative, Solarize, etc.)
• Geotagging - built-in - Menu > Settings > Geo-tagging On/Off
• Metering - built-in - Menu > Settings > Metering > Spot/Center/Average
• Self-timer - built-in - Menu > Settings > Off, 2 or 10 seconds
• Simple Shutter Sound Off - built-in - Menu > Settings > Shutter Sound
• White Balance Off - built-in - Menu > Settings > White Balance
• Digital Zoom - built-in - Tap +/- Zoom button Menu > Settings > Contrast
Clock Patches
Android has countless [Only registered users can view links. ] and [Only registered users can view links. ] for the homescreens. The standard clock includes these features and more:
• Add Space Between Snooze and Dismiss - built-in
• Alarm Daily Options - built-in - Set alarm times for each day of the week.
• Enable Hidden Clock - built-in with thousands of [Only registered users can view links. ] available.
• Widget - Press and hold a blank area on a homescreen the tap Widget and pick a clock widget.
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Contact Patches
Android has endless [Only registered users can view links. ] for every need. The standard "People" app includes these features:
• [Request] Contact Copy - Built-in. Just text the contact back to yourself as a vCard, open text, and save contact.
• [Request] Contact Groups - Built-in. Tap Contacts > Groups button.
• Additional Contact Number Options -built-in - adds the phone labels webOS is missing.
• Send All Contacts via Email - built-in and you don't have to email them - tap Contacts > Import/Export to SD card
• Swipe to Delete - built-in - Tap a contact for 1 second > Delete.
• Delete Multiple Contacts at Once: Menu > Delete > check deletions > Delete.
Email Patches See Email Tips and Tricks for details.
While many prefer [Only registered users can view links. ], [Only registered users can view links. ], or other [Only registered users can view links. ], the standard Android email app has a list of great features including:
• [Request] Attach multiple pictures at once - built-in: Tap Menu > Add attachment > (Picture, Video, Audio, Location, etc.)
• [Request] Autoclose keyboard after use - Built-in to all the Keyboards.
• Additional Days for Syncing Mail - built-in : Tap Email > Menu More > Settings > Send & Receive > Download options
• Automatic Blind CC - built-in: Tap Menu > More > Settings > Receive Settings > Always bcc me
• Confirm Delete Email - built-in option
• Enable Landscape Email - built-in.
• Font Sizes - Android has multiple sizes: Tap Email > Menu > More > Settings > General > Font
• More Sync Times - built-in : Tap Email > Menu More > Settings > Send & Receive > Download frequency
• Notification Repeat - Get [Only registered users can view links. ] for repeating calendar, email, missed call, and text reminders.
• Read/Delete All Email - Delete All: Email > Delete > Menu > Mark All > Delete
• Send All Contacts via Email - built-in and you don't have to email them - tap Contacts > Import/Export to SD card
Kernel
The "Kernel" is the core software that controls a processor. Replacing the kernel can allow "Overclocking" to make a processor run faster than designed. This can result in a speed increase and added heat build-up that can damage components.
• Uber-Kernel and the Govnah can force a Pre to run at 1 GHz. The Droid X, Droid 2, Epic, and EVO already run at 1 GHz.
Music Player Patches
Check out the many medical players including [Only registered users can view links. ], [Only registered users can view links. ], and [Only registered users can view links. ].
• [Request] Shake to reshuffle music - Install an app like [Only registered users can view links. ].
• Download Music - [Only registered users can view links. ], [Only registered users can view links. ], and [Only registered users can view links. ]
Notification Status Bar Patches
Instead of taking up the last row of your screen, notifications are in the topbar, taking up no room at all. Just swipe down.
• [Request] Notifications remain open - Built-in. Swipe down from topbar. They stay open until you tap one or swipe up.
• [Request] Make Notifications area smaller - Notifications take no space at all. They are in the topbar. Just swipe down.
• Battery Percent - if you are not rooted, try an app like [Only registered users can view links. ]
• Brightness in Device Menu - if you are not rooted, try an app like [Only registered users can view links. ]
PDF Viewer Patches
• Enable Landscape PDF Viewer - built-in
• Prevent Removal - built-in.
Universal Search
• [Request] Add music into universal search - Built-in: Tap Menu > Settings > Search > Searchable Items.
• [Request] Add Sprint Nav to Universal Search - Built-in. Tap Search > Enter the address or place. Voice Search is faster.
• KeyToss Keyword Search - Built-in: Tap Menu > Settings > Search > Searchable Items. Search options include: Web, Apps, Calendar, Facebook, Google Maps, Mail, Messages, People, Settings, Voicemail, and apps. Voice Search works will all of these as well.
Two things I miss (unrooted Evo):
No "roam only" (would really be nice)
No tweak I have found to set screen timEout to a different time than the stock: I prefer 3 minutes. (Trivial)
Since July, 2009, Palm has in fact chosen to add a few of the favorite Homebrew patch concepts to webOS:
• Messaging: Enable Forwarding - Tap a message to forward it - standard in Android
• Misc: Cleanup Event Listeners - cure memory leaks - never an issue in Android
• Misc: Lower Swap Threashold - gives an extra 32MB of RAM for apps - never an issue in Android.
• Screen & Lock: Enable LED Notifications - standard in Android.
• Screen & Lock: Move Emergency Call - never an issue in Android.
• Screen & Lock: Move PIN Pad to Top - never an issue in Android.
Last edited by milominderbinder; 09-06-2010 at 08:47 PM.
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Home, tap 
Messaging, and copy the text. Long-press Home again, tap Email, and paste the text right where you left off in the email. With ICS, tap 
Recent Apps to switch then
Microphone to Just Speak instead.
then the Settings icon at the top right. (In Ice Cream Sandwich, Tap Google > Menu > Search Settings > Google Search). Then check what you want included in searches including Web, Apps, Contacts, Music, etc. When you search you can limit results to just certain areas as well. See the 
