What I hate about android!

[Gathomblipoob]

Sounds like the quintessential iPhone user (not that there's anything wrong with that) and someone that actually shouldn't be using an Android device.

What about those of us who use both? Is there a circlejerk for us, too?

 

[Alex trebek]

Only thing I hate about Android is not having updates for all devices across the board. That's a point for the iPhone

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[return_0]

Only thing I hate about Android is not having updates for all devices across the board. That's a point for the iPhone

Sent from my Verizon S3

That's not Android's problem; it's because of the OEMs and carriers.

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[gollum18]

That's not Android's problem; it's because of the OEMs and carriers.

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Almost completely because of the carriers. All their damned "testing and retesting", I mean you Verizon. Well that and the proprietary network files (Sprint and Verizon here). If they didn't interfere the OEMs would be able to push them out all at once.

Sprint GS3 Running TN's Msg and Chubbs

 

[Gator352]

What about those of us who use both? Is there a circlejerk for us, too?

NO!!

 

[return_0]

Almost completely because of the carriers. All their damned "testing and retesting", I mean you Verizon. Well that and the proprietary network files (Sprint and Verizon here). If they didn't interfere the OEMs would be able to push them out all at once.

Sprint GS3 Running TN's Msg and Chubbs

No; how many international (no carrier interference) phones have 4.2, even the GS3, 7 months after its release?

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[gollum18]

No; how many international (no carrier interference) phones have 4.2, even the GS3, 7 months after its release?

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It's still in testing stage at samsung silly What do you expect. I don't see it supporting much of those features from 4.2 anyway due to a lack of hardware.

Sprint GS3 Running TN's Msg and Chubbs

 

[Aquila]

I've never felt that way, but I do know several people that have. People that have a Nexus and never do anything other than change widgets and wallpapers.

 

[Farish]

I have only been using Android for nearly 2 months as a phone system.

Every time I start to play with Nova Launcher and work with a custom screen, I have to stop myself.

I know how I am, if I start working on the UI of my S4, I would be spending hours getting it to look and feel a certain way.

Then as soon as I see something else that is different I would start all over again.

I also loved legos growing up.

 

[ffejjj]

What i hate about android, hmmm?

I guess complainers. Android is designed to be a system of tinkering, creative people. It gives non programmer types the opportunity to partially design the way they choose to have their phone look, feel and run. Even the non techy types end up installing new launchers and dabble with with apps such as UCCW and Zooper widgets. More advanced types go for rooting, flashing and total system management..

I think this is the biggest step for converters from Iphone's to android phones. Not that they're not up for it, its just that apple went with the worry free approach where there's not much you need to do to optimize the user experience. Therefore making the move to android comes with certain expectations that are not filled. Personally i have always liked any iphone i have picked up (never owned one) because of the totally smooth experience you get. Always been jealous of that but i love the openness you get with android. Not to make this about The One but thats one of the things i really love about it. The super smooth transitioning has officially helped me get over that jealous feeling.

Kinda bird walking on this post i guess

 

[gollum18]

I have only been using Android for nearly 2 months as a phone system.

Every time I start to play with Nova Launcher and work with a custom screen, I have to stop myself.

I know how I am, if I start working on the UI of my S4, I would be spending hours getting it to look and feel a certain way.

Then as soon as I see something else that is different I would start all over again.

I also loved legos growing up.

There is a home screen design competition going on for one of the new Android launchers. They're giving away 10000$ worth in prizes, but I don't remember the name of it.

You sound like you'd be a perfect competition for it

Sprint GS3 Running TN's Msg and Chubbs

 

[Alex trebek]

That's not Android's problem; it's because of the OEMs and carriers.

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Oh I know that, I just think it's BS that Verizon doesn't need to do that for Apple. Whatever, that's what rooting is for right?

 

[gollum18]

Oh I know that, I just think it's BS that Verizon doesn't need to do that for Apple. Whatever, that's what rooting is for right?

Ios=jailbreak
Android=root

Also when you root and install a custom rom, you're putting your faith in that developer(s) to provide a stable usable rom and to provide updates/support for it. Honestly for most people, standard oem updates are the best way to go.

Sprint GS3 Running TN's Msg and Chubbs

 

[kurosenpai]

I never really thought it that way. I love Androids. Because to me Android represents freedom.but what irritates me the most is the sudden massive lag that occures and sometimes it came when I really need to use the phone. Like when I need to call my cliene, I use google persistent search bar to search the name, then it suddenly lag like hell. But it all went off after I restart the phone. I do have an iphone 5 though and when it happens I would be like angry and swap my sim to iphone.

Android is like having a love hate relationship. In the end I would use my android phoe back.

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[ultravisitor]

Anyone else ever feel this way?

No.

 

[Aquila]

The carriers do the same testing on iOS devices. Apple just doesn't announce/release until it's near enough completion that they can stick to the date, barring something really really weird.

 

[Alex trebek]

Ios=jailbreak
Android=root

I know this. When I said root, I was referring to rooting your Android so that you could have the newest update, hence the term root. Also, "Jailbreaking" is still rooting and you are rooting your iPhone when you jailbreak it, because you gain root access

 

[tqmcguire]

That's not Android's problem; it's because of the OEMs and carriers.

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I'd say it's not Google's problem, but it is a problem inherent to Android. Google releases an update, then the OEMs have to adapt it for their devices, then the carriers have to test and approve it. As we know, that can take a while. For the most part, when Apple releases an update everyone can get it that day. I'd say it's a point to Apple unless you're using a Nexus device.

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[Farish]

The carriers do the same testing on iOS devices. Apple just doesn't announce/release until it's near enough completion that they can stick to the date, barring something really really weird.

Something is different with Apple's procedure though and how the carriers treat them.

I have seen them release an update within 2 weeks.

My theory is that they go through major carrier testing through each major release, then on any bug fixes they get a pass.

I still remember the Crackberry days were reports were that Verizon was rejecting Blackberry updates left and right over months at a time, which in a lot of ways help drive and grow that community.

 

[tqmcguire]

Something is different with Apple's procedure though and how the carriers treat them.

I have seen them release an update within 2 weeks.

My theory is that they go through major carrier testing through each major release, then on any bug fixes they get a pass.

I still remember the Crackberry days were reports were that Verizon was rejecting Blackberry updates left and right over months at a time, which in a lot of ways help drive and grow that community.

I think you're pretty close with this. Apple, I believe, has their own test facility on-site in Cupertino and tests each major US carrier there. Something is telling me I read that representatives from the carriers go to Cupertino to be involved in testing and approval. It's no secret that Verizon hates dealing with the iPhone and I'd say that's part of their issue. But they're stuck as long as they want to carry the iPhone. Right now Apple holds all the cards. That may change in the future but I, for one, hope it doesn't. In fact I hope all the OEMs get that power someday. The carriers have too much power as it is.

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