Here is an overview of Android Synergy, Cards, Notifications, Multitasking, Themes, Just Type, and more. See the Getting Started and the webOS Users Guide to Android for details.
See the next post on how to Backup everything and transfer it over. Then buckle up for a fun ride!
Multitasking - Android Multitasking automatically saves your work when you go to another app. You can start an email, respond to a text, open a web page, listen to music, and go right back where you left off in the email. Long-press Home to see your 8 Recent Apps.
Cards - If you miss cards, try [Only registered users can view links. ], [Only registered users can view links. ], [Only registered users can view links. ], [Only registered users can view links. ] or launchers like [Only registered users can view links. ].
Keyboards: Physical keyboards help you type more. Predictive keyboards like [Only registered users can view links. ] help you type less. They learn how you think and suggest words you will most likely say next. Voice Actions tries to prevent typing.
microSD: Keep your favorite movies, music, and photos with you. Key to Backups. [Only registered users can view links. ] - [Only registered users can view links. ] & [Only registered users can view links. ]
HDMI: Standard HD output to show a presentation, photos, or movie. Adapter cables allow VGA or RCA out.
DLNA: Standard wireless output to your newer Blue-ray, TV, etc.
Synergy: Android syncs contacts, calendar, and Facebook together. To set up: tap Home > Menu > Settings > Accounts & Sync.
Caller ID: Photo, status, name, and number pops up. Option: Decline with a text.
Just Type: Tap Search and just type. See Search to customize and much more. You must first install [Only registered users can view links. ] from the Android Market.
Voice Actions: Long-press Search and you can just talk instead. Again, first install [Only registered users can view links. ].
Notifications take no room. Swipe down from the top. [Only registered users can view links. ] lets you respond to notifications from the lock screen.
Folders: PalmOS had folders but not webOS. Android brought Folders back. With all the apps, you will need them.
Key Apps
Here are a few more of the many Applications you may want to try.
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[Only registered users can view links. ] can dial by initials. For instance, dial 2 for B, 6 for O for Barack Obama.
Email: [Only registered users can view links. ] is way better than the stock email app. Get [Only registered users can view links. ] if you need Microsoft Exchange support.
[Only registered users can view links. ]: Consider [Only registered users can view links. ] or [Only registered users can view links. ] to replace the messaging app
Internet: Consider [Only registered users can view links. ] or [Only registered users can view links. ]
[Only registered users can view links. ] ($5) - Automatically backup messages, contacts, bookmarks, homescreens, alarms, dictionary, etc. [Only registered users can view links. ].
[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. ] : Install, run edit, & backup apps, etc. much like webOS Internalz
[Only registered users can view links. ] - Set the brightness with two taps.
Widgets
A widget is a live app icon on a homescreen. webOS has one widget: the Calendar app icon updates to show the date. [Only registered users can view links. ] can take the space of a single app icon or multiple icons. See the General Tips & Tricks for how to use widgets to set up an amazing control panel. Beware: some widgets take a lot of battery power. Here are some great Widgets to get you started.
[Only registered users can view links. ] - The amazing clock widget in words instead of numbers shown above. [Only registered users can view links. ] (free, [Only registered users can view links. ]) - Puts the real battery percentage in the Notification Bar. [Only registered users can view links. ] - Puts the temperature in the Notification bar.
Speed Dial Widget: [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. ], or [Only registered users can view links. ].
[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. ] has color options)
Curvefish: [Only registered users can view links. ] [Only registered users can view links. ] [Only registered users can view links. ]
[Only registered users can view links. ] All the volume levels in one place.
Live Wallpaper is animated. The earth moves, clouds billow, stars tinkle, and fish swim. Practical uses include live GPS and weather maps.
Touch-to-Share is a subset of the features of Near Field Communication. Touch-to-Share transfers a website URL. NFC transfers a URL and adds 50 other key specs.
Have fun as you try out your new Android! Please share your questions and thoughts!
Note: This forum is for owners and those interested in this phone. If you prefer other phones, please post your comments in those forums. See the Forum Guidelines.
This is how to get you contacts from your Sprint Palm PRE. You can create a .vcf file to import into most email programs.
Open phone dialer on PRE or Pixi
Type ##66623#
Click on Export
This creates the export file (.vcf) .The more contacts you have the longer it takes
Connect your USB cable to the computer and also to the PRE when it prompts you too.
Click on the USB Drive on your pre to mount to computer
Once mounted on your computer, open windows explorer and the Palm PRE
Find the folder called temp and open it (if you don't find a temp folder, open folder options/view/and choose show hidden files/ then OK)
You will find a file called PmMigration (this is the vcf file)
Drag to your documents folder on your computer (PRE Backup folder) if you have one
Use this file to import your contacts into Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail or Outlook
When youre done Eject your Palm pre or safely remove hardware and then disconnect pre
Your done .
You can also do it with the bluetooth option on your Evo to import them as well. Just select other as your phone and it will import them. I have not looked at all the fields to make sure the loaded, but all the contacts were there.
This was very helpful. My pre's bluetooth stopped working, along with sound, etc several months ago (could only text or talk to people on speaker phone). Also, first post.
This is how to get you contacts from your Sprint Palm PRE. You can create a .vcf file to import into most email programs.
Open phone dialer on PRE or Pixi
Type ##66623#
Click on Export
This creates the export file (.vcf) .The more contacts you have the longer it takes
Connect your USB cable to the computer and also to the PRE when it prompts you too.
Click on the USB Drive on your pre to mount to computer
Once mounted on your computer, open windows explorer and the Palm PRE
Find the folder called temp and open it (if you don't find a temp folder, open folder options/view/and choose show hidden files/ then OK)
You will find a file called PmMigration (this is the vcf file)
Drag to your documents folder on your computer (PRE Backup folder) if you have one
Use this file to import your contacts into Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail or Outlook
When youre done Eject your Palm pre or safely remove hardware and then disconnect pre
Your done .
Great post, also much easier, just sink all you contacts with Google, if you ever loose your phone, you still have them. That is for those with out fear of clouds ;-)
My name is Vick and I am a recovering webOs user...
webOS had a great opportunity with such a rabid base, but Palm/HP blew it. Ex Pre users aren't just disappointed, they are BITTTERRR, they not only recommend other devices, they badmouth and steer people away from future HP devices. A shame really.
Last edited by VickMackey; 06-24-2011 at 08:07 PM.
webOS was good but damn android is nice... Plenty of apps and HTC great product. Thank you. Now i don't have to worry about dial keys/buttons freezing and locking up.
I missed a lot these past couple of years and i am going to recover
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