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Hi, i was wondering if there is any option or any ROM or any guide to make this device Android? thanks in advance
Yes, it is called HTC Sensation XL.
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Why does everyone answer this question in this forum the same? Maybe people don't want to buy an HTC Sensation XL, since they have an amazing and great(better) looking phone already.
I also would love to see Android on my Titan, since I'm not that content with wp 7.5.
JigsterNL said:
Why does everyone answer this question in this forum the same? Maybe people don't want to buy an HTC Sensation XL, since they have an amazing and great(better) looking phone already.
I also would love to see Android on my Titan, since I'm not that content with wp 7.5.
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Because WP comes with so much security around the bootloaders and NAND that we are not even able to interop unlock the phones like Titan, so dreaming about Android is not even on the table yet.
Thus anyone not content with wp 7.5, can either wait 5-6 months for WP8 or sale their Titan right now, while you can sell it at good price and grab a HTC Sensation XL. It's exactly as it says in my signature too.
By the time we might get around modding the Titan in a few months time, WP8 will come with even further securities and features. I for one, would rather enjoy the WP8 features than not-upgrade because there might be a possibility of running Android.
HTC Sensation XL is EXACTLY the same phone, different software. I own a Sensation XL, it is sitting in a drawer since after week 2 of purchase. Hence I know its ditto same, only running Gingerbread (ICS was promised to me by the sales guy in November. He said I should have it around Christmas). There aren't any custom ICS (stable and safe) ROMs for that phone either and it's been 6 months.
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Yes, it is called HTC Sensation XL.
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It has a good name can you buy me one? Coz this HTC titan i got it free from my operator!
lol, Sell it then buy one
bxlogic said:
It has a good name can you buy me one? Coz this HTC titan i got it free from my operator!
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XDA Marketplace - Trade in your device and swap or Sell one. If you got your HTC Titan free from your operator, you will obviously be better off trading it for Sensation XL.
drupad2drupad said:
Because WP comes with so much security around the bootloaders and NAND that we are not even able to interop unlock the phones like Titan, so dreaming about Android is not even on the table yet.
Thus anyone not content with wp 7.5, can either wait 5-6 months for WP8 or sale their Titan right now, while you can sell it at good price and grab a HTC Sensation XL. It's exactly as it says in my signature too.
By the time we might get around modding the Titan in a few months time, WP8 will come with even further securities and features. I for one, would rather enjoy the WP8 features than not-upgrade because there might be a possibility of running Android.
HTC Sensation XL is EXACTLY the same phone, different software. I own a Sensation XL, it is sitting in a drawer since after week 2 of purchase. Hence I know its ditto same, only running Gingerbread (ICS was promised to me by the sales guy in November. He said I should have it around Christmas). There aren't any custom ICS (stable and safe) ROMs for that phone either and it's been 6 months.
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I know I know, but I too am most curious for Windows Phone 8.
HTC titan android
it is possible
androidonhtc.com/wiki/Installing_Android
TheDutchmaster said:
it is possible
androidonhtc.com/wiki/Installing_Android
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No, it is not.
The site you're linking to is talking about the original HTC Titan which was the code name for a CDMA Windows Mobile 6.x device on Sprint and Verizon is the US.
Don't confuse code names with retail product names.
It is possible. You just need get all the drivers and know how to pack an Android ROM based on an old hardware like Nexus One. Sensation XL ROM won't help because the internal chipsets are totally different (they are newer dual-core variant). Titan contains similar hardware capability like Nexus One. So a modern Android OS like Gingerbread or ICS will run like crap on it (I knew this because my Galaxy S2 running 1.2G Dual core with 1GB RAM can't even run as smooth as the Titan runing WP7). Hence no one in their right mind will waste their time to create a Titan Android ROM unless you want to do it yourself.
It is possible but not probable. If you want Android experience, buy an Android phone.
gamescan said:
No, it is not.
The site you're linking to is talking about the original HTC Titan which was the code name for a CDMA Windows Mobile 6.x device on Sprint and Verizon is the US.
Don't confuse code names with retail product names.
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omg it was late @ night and was searching for the same since i was considering to buy the htc titan ..
so this is not possible to put android on this phone ?
nevermind what i said here
@ foxbat when i have the device i am going to attempt to built a rom for it , just for fun "
TheDutchmaster said:
omg it was late @ night and was searching for the same since i was considering to buy the htc titan ..
so this is not possible to put android on this phone ?
nevermind what i said here
@ foxbat when i have the device i am going to attempt to built a rom for it , just for fun "
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Nope, not possible at this time. If you want to write a new bootloader, maybe you'll be able to pull it off.
I seriously hope that this is never ever not ever can never be never possible.
Guess I'm just getting tired of the Android crowd continually asking this about every single device in existence. OK! Android can be installed on a variety of devices! We get it already!
tai4de2 said:
I seriously hope that this is never ever not ever can never be never possible.
Guess I'm just getting tired of the Android crowd continually asking this about every single device in existence. OK! Android can be installed on a variety of devices! We get it already!
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just because android is more smart than WP7
i got tired form the GPS don't give me the shorter route with traffic.
when i search oakland airport
it show oakland airport INN and GAS station
I need to go to f###ing airport
I'm so disappointed for my WP7
Chirx said:
just because android is more smart than WP7
i got tired form the GPS don't give me the shorter route with traffic.
when i search oakland airport
it show oakland airport INN and GAS station
I need to go to f###ing airport
I'm so disappointed for my WP7
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GPS has nothing to do with mobile OS. It's an app. Try a different GPS app on your WP7.
On the other hand, my super dupper Dual-core Samsung Galaxy S2 with 1 GB RAM can never match any of my WP7 phones with signal core and 512MB RAM for the smoothness of UI.
Google's free services (including Nav) are the only good things about Android. The rest of OS is just junk.
htc titan x310e aka HTC Eternity, HTC Bunyip, HTC Ultimate
hello,
Q: "Is it possible to install android on HTC Eternity, HTC Bunyip, HTC Ultimate=> HTC Titan x310e is the name of that smartphone in Croatia!? and if its possible where to look for the ROM!?".
i hope someone can help me on this forum, since i cant find answer anywhere, through websearches alway pops up some other shartphone or ROM.
thanks in advance!
no man...its not possible to install android on htc titan/eternity....but its possible to sell your phone with wp7 and buy a android phone!!!!!
smartphones are not so expensive anymore....no android port...not today..not tomorrow...and i think it will be never!
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Thanks for the laugh guys! I've been around since well Windows Mobile 6.0. I had/have a Sensation and a Skyrocket (Galaxy SII). I've been over to the dark side for god 2 years now! Just got a free Titan II and decided I would leave my sim card in it for a couple months since it's got the LTE radio. So far I'm liking it. Really liking it.
Now to just break MS security unlock the boot loader and Nand write some custom loader oh wait I KNOW I'll port over clockwork mod. Then I will round up all the drivers modify them if needed and compile a android build. Might as well start with ICS since it's the newest. So in a year or two I should be done and have android running on this mofo at least half as well as it ran on my HD2 )~
foxbat121 said:
It is possible. You just need get all the drivers and know how to pack an Android ROM based on an old hardware like Nexus One. Sensation XL ROM won't help because the internal chipsets are totally different (they are newer dual-core variant). Titan contains similar hardware capability like Nexus One. So a modern Android OS like Gingerbread or ICS will run like crap on it (I knew this because my Galaxy S2 running 1.2G Dual core with 1GB RAM can't even run as smooth as the Titan runing WP7). Hence no one in their right mind will waste their time to create a Titan Android ROM unless you want to do it yourself.
It is possible but not probable. If you want Android experience, buy an Android phone.
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You are wrong in many ways here.
Based on past Windows Phones, etc and the Lumia's similar hardware to many Android phones, do any seasoned Windows developers think it is possible?
I'd buy the Lumia 920 in a heartbeat if it wasn't a Windows Phone.
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Based on past Windows Phones, etc and the Lumia's similar hardware to many Android phones, do any seasoned Windows developers think it is possible?
I'd buy the Lumia 920 in a heartbeat if it wasn't a Windows Phone.
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I would assume that most people would not buy this if it was an Android phone
Unless the phone was actually released I would not expect any replies on this one.
Windows phone is much better then android. The only avantage of an android phone is the freedom of modification. Windows phone is much much saver and smoother then android and the importants thing is thay you can do EVERVTHING what android also can do. So its your choice which os you prefer but for ME and many other people its wp which makes the phone much more decenter.
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Lumia Running Android? :crying:
Close thread please..
Buy a N9 and run Android on it.
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Mafiatounes said:
Buy a N9 and run Android on it.
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Better yet buy an Android phone...
try on 920 android whene i buy it
Honestly I'd buy this in a heartbeat if it ran Android JB. Atm only the HOX matches this phone in terms of design and hardware but the HOX is a broken product. And to all of you who claimed that this phone will not sell if it runs Android: wake up from your fanboyism. Had Nokia made Android phones they wouldnt have been losing 3 billion euro in the last 18 months including the run of the first Lumia line. Honestly 18 months ago if you'd asked people who they would buy from: Nokia or Samsung or HTC, I'm very sure that most of them would have said Nokia. Why cant they just be like Samsung, HTC and ZTE and leverage themselves on several platform? They didnt even have to contribute resources to the software, just use stock Android and they would be selling like hot cakes. The answer is clear: Elope. This guy will come down in history as the one who brought Nokia down. Period.
And PS the WP doesnt even have the apps that I've been using regular: Grindr, Jack'd, Temple run, Pixlr-o-matic, ANZ goMoney etc. In many cases there's no equivalent of them. And the WP fan boys keep saying their app store is good enough.
Good luck.
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Honestly I'd buy this in a heartbeat if it ran Android JB. Atm only the HOX matches this phone in terms of design and hardware but the HOX is a broken product. And to all of you who claimed that this phone will not sell if it runs Android: wake up from your fanboyism. Had Nokia made Android phones they wouldnt have been losing 3 billion euro in the last 18 months including the run of the first Lumia line. Honestly 18 months ago if you'd asked people who they would buy from: Nokia or Samsung or HTC, I'm very sure that most of them would have said Nokia. Why cant they just be like Samsung, HTC and ZTE and leverage themselves on several platform? They didnt even have to contribute resources to the software, just use stock Android and they would be selling like hot cakes. The answer is clear: Elope. This guy will come down in history as the one who brought Nokia down. Period.
And PS the WP doesnt even have the apps that I've been using regular: Grindr, Jack'd, Temple run, Pixlr-o-matic, ANZ goMoney etc. In many cases there's no equivalent of them. And the WP fan boys keep saying their app store is good enough.
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Actually I am sure the phone would sell if it had android on it. But simply said it doesn't and most likely will not do that anytime soon.
Everyone is entitled to use whatever OS he/she likes. If the apps you have are only available for android, then bad luck, in my opinion you are missing out.
As however was already mentioned before, this point is completely useless and even though this post is only supporting that fact, I again would like to mention:
MODs, please close, pointless post at this point in time
Nokia slept waiting for some miracle (Symbian Something or Meego, or who knows) for too long while Apple and Android (more like Samsung) grew bigger and bigger. It was under the truck before Elop was in charge (why do you think the board accepted a new foreign CEO?). If anything happens to Nokia it is because of their own fault.
Anyway I expect the 920 to really succeed, it will be great to have more players in the market. If it turns to be 50% as good as it looks, then I will buy it.
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Honestly I'd buy this in a heartbeat if it ran Android JB. Atm only the HOX matches this phone in terms of design and hardware but the HOX is a broken product. And to all of you who claimed that this phone will not sell if it runs Android: wake up from your fanboyism. Had Nokia made Android phones they wouldnt have been losing 3 billion euro in the last 18 months including the run of the first Lumia line. Honestly 18 months ago if you'd asked people who they would buy from: Nokia or Samsung or HTC, I'm very sure that most of them would have said Nokia. Why cant they just be like Samsung, HTC and ZTE and leverage themselves on several platform? They didnt even have to contribute resources to the software, just use stock Android and they would be selling like hot cakes. The answer is clear: Elope. This guy will come down in history as the one who brought Nokia down. Period.
And PS the WP doesnt even have the apps that I've been using regular: Grindr, Jack'd, Temple run, Pixlr-o-matic, ANZ goMoney etc. In many cases there's no equivalent of them. And the WP fan boys keep saying their app store is good enough.
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Actually after several years on android I might change to Windows. I noticed that since I have the freedom of doing so much personalisation on my android I'm never happy with how it looks and performs - I might as well try something new. Nokia is synonym for stability and performance (talking about the hardware) and I'm really looking forward to the camera. Off all android-specific apps I only really need one: google music - and that works by using Gooroovster.
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Actually I am sure the phone would sell if it had android on it. But simply said it doesn't and most likely will not do that anytime soon.
Everyone is entitled to use whatever OS he/she likes. If the apps you have are only available for android, then bad luck, in my opinion you are missing out.
As however was already mentioned before, this point is completely useless and even though this post is only supporting that fact, I again would like to mention:
MODs, please close, pointless post at this point in time
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Yes true everyone is entitled to use whatever OS he/she likes to use, but look at how the WP fanboys trash the OP just because he/she asked if there's anyway to use Android on this device. Who provoked who first?
And the only thing Im missing out is the the NOkia hardware. I really dont give a rat's ass about M$ and their OS. Actually I consider it one of the main disadvantages of the phone.
And why close this thread? Isnt this a development forum where people come together to solve software issues? Im pretty sure this was never meant to be a trolling/ comparing thread. Some fan boys just need to chill out/ abstain from posting inflammatory comments and let people who have the solutions deal w it.
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louis.b said:
Yes true everyone is entitled to use whatever OS he/she likes to use, but look at how the WP fanboys trash the OP just because he/she asked if there's anyway to use Android on this device. Who provoked who first?
And the only thing Im missing out is the the NOkia hardware. I really dont give a rat's ass about M$ and their OS. Actually I consider it one of the main disadvantages of the phone.
And why close this thread? Isnt this a development forum where people come together to solve software issues? Im pretty sure this was never meant to be a trolling/ comparing thread. Some fan boys just need to chill out/ abstain from posting inflammatory comments and let people who have the solutions deal w it.
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I agree, people should not get angry for such requests - everybody is free to ask for what they want. As you already said, the hardware is what I'm missing out as well, and who knows... I might even like Windows 8!
Mods, can this thread be closed ? This is going to just attract trolls.. and we know how we hate that here..
Obviously Nokia should be running Android. That's working out great for Samsung, right? Let's be realistic here. Aside from the money Nokia got from Microsoft for adopting Windows Phone, it's the better OS, on virtually every level.
I can say that objectively, too. I've had every major Android phone since the HTC Magic, including every Nexus device, and the HTC One X. I currently use a Galaxy Nexus. I've also had two Samsung Focuses, and a Nokia Lumia 900. I loved the OS. Absolutely loved it. Unfortunately, there was always some glaring flaw or glitch with the hardware that wouldn't let me keep running WP7. For instance, the Nokia I had (replaced twice) kept having issues disconnecting my calls for no reason. Kind of a problem, since I use my personal cell for meetings all day. The touch screen also annoyed me, as did the fit and finish, like the not-quite-flush SIM tray, and the rattling vibrate. No big deal, they've fixed most of that now, and I hear from a Lumia 900-owning friend that it's perfect.
Unfortunately, the Android game isn't going to last forever. OEMs are starting to realize that Google is never going to come to bat for them, and that running Android on all of their flagship devices is costing them a tremendous amount of time and money in legal battles. With Windows Phone, they pay a licensing fee, and Microsoft OWNS that OS. If they get sued over the OS, Microsoft is obligated to step in. Hardware is a different story, of course, but that's easy enough to overcome. If the Marketplace was up-to-par with iOS and Android, I don't think we'd be having this conversation. If WP7 was released a year earlier, that would definitely be the case. Thankfully, the Marketplace is getting much better, thanks to the likes of Nokia, and I see Samsung and HTC starting to help out in that arena.
Sure, Nokia is still hemorrhaging money. That may get fixed with time, or it may not. Nokia may go away. Thing is, if they had gone with Android, they'd be risking joining the same boat as Samsung. Sure, Samsung is on top of the world in smartphone sales, but how much of the profits they've earned do you think have been turned around and put into legal battles, R&D for redesigning hardware and software to get around injunctions, lost sales from injunctions, etc? Obviously they're still making a pretty solid profit, but I can guarantee you that that number is FAR higher than they're comfortable with. MeeGo could have been a real contender, but when you're really the only OEM building with the OS, it's hard for people to make that choice. Regardless, MeeGo is (unfortunately) gone now.
I, like many people, figured that Google was biding their time, waiting on just the right time to come to bat for Samsung and HTC, fighting off Microsoft's licensing fees, and Apple's ridiculous lawsuits, but they still haven't. Google is simply sitting back, waiting for the patent system to collapse instead. Problem is, even if that DOES eventually happen, it's certainly not going to be any time soon.
Do you think the OEMs don't see that? Do you think they don't care that they're being left out in the cold, to fend for themselves, while Google is reaping the benefits of their one-sided partnerships? Then, the second one of them tries to make a move to separate themselves from the Android pack, they get slapped on the wrist by Google for it, like the recent case with Acer. I notice that a lot of manufacturers are pulling out the stops for their WP8 offerings, where their WP7 offerings were mediocre (at best), even by WP7 standards. Going from the Samsung Focus to the Samsung ATIV, for example. Pretty epic stuff is happening, and I don't think it's entirely coincidental. I'm sure that some small part of all of these OEMs hopes that WP8 takes off, so that they can have a significant amount of marketshare in an environment where there's not such a constant legal risk.
I think that the Android ecosystem is going to start getting a little shaky in the next couple of years, especially if Microsoft can bring some more apps to the table for WP8. Let's just hope Nokia lasts that long, and Microsoft (and their customers) don't give up first.
Disclaimer: I realize that this is a pretty strong point of view, especially coming from someone who is enough of a fan to actually own Google and Android apparel. I'm not saying this is going to happen tomorrow, but I am saying that this is going to happen - eventually. Feel free to disagree with me, that's fine. Feel free to flame me about how much better Android is than Windows Phone. That's fine, it's your opinion. This is mine.
And, you know what? I'll give up all of these marvelous apps I have on Android to have my Zunepass back. Every single replacement I've tried on Android (MOG, etc) sucks. Give Windows Phone a chance, people. I can pretty much guarantee you'll like it a lot more than you think you will.
And, lastly... Sorry for the rant!
920 with Android!
Who is mad enough to buy that?
Nokia specs are nothing to be compared with Samsung and Apple LG HTC
So again why would anyone buy this limited phone with Android where there are S3/NoteII and HOX/+?
Its just a pointless request... Sorry to say that OP
morning thunder said:
920 with Android!
Who is mad enough to buy that?
Nokia specs are nothing to be compared with Samsung and Apple LG HTC
So again why would anyone buy this limited phone with Android where there are S3/NoteII and HOX/+?
Its just a pointless request... Sorry to say that OP
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Nokia Specs are nothing compared to who? Obviously someone has done no homework. You must be one of those people.
That phone is a flagship phone with flagship specs. If I didn't have a contract less than a year in with my carrier, it would easily be my next phone. I was running Mango on my HD2 and it was smoother than any phone I've owned. Windows Phone8 should be a major player as long as it is shoved in everyones faces. Unfortunately most people tend to listen to the idiot next to them instead of researching and learning on their own(apple fanboys). Nokia Lumia 920 side by side with the iPhone 5 compares favorably. Next to the SIII it still is inline spec wise. The difference is in operating systems and App Markets. iOS, Android had a big head start, but Windows is catching up fast. The UI for Windows is on par with iOS and already surpasses Android(due to hardware fragmentation). The Windows market lacks the number of apps that Andoiod and iOS enjoy, however I'm not a big app fan and most Windows functionality is built right into the OS. Go to the Nokia Website and do a little snooping around and you'll get an eye opener. The only reason someone(cotulla) put android on the HD2 was because there was no other phone with those specs at the time. You want Android now buy an Android phone.
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Actually after several years on android I might change to Windows. I noticed that since I have the freedom of doing so much personalisation on my android I'm never happy with how it looks and performs.
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That's exactly how I feel too. The bad thing with being able to customize android is that I'm always looking at trying to make my phone better but am never really happy with it. I change ROMs all the time and I'm constantly waiting for the devs to update something or release something new to make my phone better, yet I'm never really satisfied. I think I'd like WP8 for the fact that I know I won't want to swap ROMs or do anything special with it because it'll run like butter out of the box, not like with android.
i don't get this whole 2 and throw android has some great hardware but let down by software. the real question shouldn't be can android run on lumia but more can we port windows phone to say the htc one x or even the one x+ I really don't get why a company that supports both os's don't just put both on the same hardware so you could buy either variant. Now that would sell like hot cakes!
hi!
I've just sold my One X ( with which I was more then satisfied ) because I have to renew my contract so i'm in sweet dillema, which should i go for:
htc one x+ or windows phone 8x?
i've read almoust every test and rewiev there is but still can't make a decision...
unfortunatly I cant test myself the phones cuz there are none displayed where i live and one x+ is yet to be added to my operator's list...so no luck there. i'm very skeptical bout wp8 but also very much drown to it cuz it's something new... damn...hate when having so much to choose from =)
i should mention that with a wp8x i get beats earphones for free and that it's nerely 100$ cheeper than oneX+...
can you share your thoughts??
would apreciate it much.
and sorry for my bad english, i'm not using my phone here, just an lap =)
c.e.z said:
hi!
I've just sold my One X ( with which I was more then satisfied ) because I have to renew my contract so i'm in sweet dillema, which should i go for:
htc one x+ or windows phone 8x?
i've read almoust every test and rewiev there is but still can't make a decision...
unfortunatly I cant test myself the phones cuz there are none displayed where i live and one x+ is yet to be added to my operator's list...so no luck there. i'm very skeptical bout wp8 but also very much drown to it cuz it's something new... damn...hate when having so much to choose from =)
i should mention that with a wp8x i get beats earphones for free and that it's nerely 100$ cheeper than oneX+...
can you share your thoughts??
would apreciate it much.
and sorry for my bad english, i'm not using my phone here, just an lap =)
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8x has worse battery life than the one x+ wp8 drains battery like crazy. You're getting a bigger display for the One x+ and a lot more power. Android jelly bean is better than wp8 in my opinion. Windows phone is definitely getting there but it's still not quite there yet and the devs of windows phone 8 said they didn't have time to make a notification centre! I wouldn't want to use an OS where they didn't have time to include such an important feature. In terms of hardware both phones are fantastic so it's really android or wp8 for you to chose between.
I purchased a Nokia 920 on the day of release.
It is a remarkable device. Very smooth, fast, easy to use.
I returned it 6 days later for the HTC one x+.
The Nokia 920 is also very much an iPhone with a Windows logo. Customization is extremely limited.
In the end it was a bunch of small quibbles with WP8, rather than any one particular thing.
There is no replacement for the media player, they are all basically the stock player re-skinned, and the stock player is a cludge.
There is no customization of the calendar tile, you get what windows thinks you should get.
There is no customization of the keyboard.
Can not root the phone to enable tethering - big issue for those of us with unlimited data.
So two of the most important productivity elements, and my primary entertainment element are inferior. Not bad, just inferior.
My one x+ has everything my HTC Inspire had, and more. It is also feels thinner and lighter than the 920 (not sure if either is true, just feels this way).
Android has matured a great deal, and has really come into its own place with 4.0.
Windows seems to be competing with iOS, and will be playing a losing game trying to catch up because iOS is seriously polished.
If you loved you old Android, you will love the one x+, and like the WP8 phone.
If you ever wanted a WP, get a Nokia. Before my Amaze, I was (still am) a Nokia fanboy for 11 years.
If you want an Android phone, I would say the HOX+ is one of the best out.
Personally, I prefer Android over WP due to limit access of the phone.
thnx for your advices... well im all android =) but you have to admit that 8x is just beautiful... last nokia i had was n97mini and i had her less than a month and then bought my first android phone DHD and from then only one OS is for me... i gues i had a doubts cuz it was htc made phone...but i believe i'll go for h1x+... at least, all you guys are here =)
Hey guys,
I just wanted to get your opinion on which phone I should use. I ordered the Lumia 920 off eBay recently and I heard really good reviews on it. I was planning on giving it to my sister but now I'm kind of convinced to use the Lumia. I love my one x+ but what do you think? Comments and opinions are much appreciated!!!
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Dfballa said:
Hey guys,
I just wanted to get your opinion on which phone I should use. I ordered the Lumia 920 off eBay recently and I heard really good reviews on it. I was planning on giving it to my sister but now I'm kind of convinced to use the Lumia. I love my one x+ but what do you think? Comments and opinions are much appreciated!!!
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While I'm sure the Lumia is a very solid phone in terms of hardware, and Windows Phone 8 certainly looks sleek, I feel like the app ecosystem for Windows Phone 8 just isn't mature enough yet. Look at how long it took the Android Market (Play Store, whatever) to get where it is now. If you don't use a whole lot of 3rd party apps and like to rely on whatever's already on the device, then maybe the Lumia 920 is the device for you, but I prefer having the vast selection that Android offers. Past that it all comes down to personal preference; the two operating systems are quite different in terms of design, and I'm sure everyone's got their opinion. Also, I've heard the Lumia 920 is a bit of a hulking beast (quite heavy), so it will be quite a change from the HOX+ which is comparatively light.
Well the only major difference would be the availability of apps. I only ever really use major apps like Twitter, facebook etc. I don't really use any 3rd party apps but I do have some. I really like the Lumias design and look. It just looks like a well made phone. And the weight? Doesnt really affect me much
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Well, it seems to me that you have already made up your mind but you would just like people to validate your choice.
If you like your phone tank-like with a good performing OS that has what you need already, then by all means.
Of course, I personally am too invested in the Google ecosystem to consider using anything else, because the level of integration that Android offers is astounding. I also love the Android OS more than the Windows one, but if you are a part of Microsoft's ecosystem (with Xbox and Outlook and the like), then the 920 is a good bet for you. I wouldn't know where to begin to shift over my cards to a new OS, but syncing everything to my Google account between Android devices is a cinch and pretty brilliant.
The Android system also has such incredible hackability and tweakability (this enormous forum community is a testament to this) compared to where WP8 is standing right now.
The One X+ is a very sleek device itself. Decide what is really important to you in a phone, and good luck with your decision.
I agree that WP8 is much less developed than android and Google in terms of users + tweaks. What I dont like about WP8 is that it doesnt have as much dev support as android.
I'm going to test the Lumia 920 out for a couple days and see which one I like better.
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iam rly confused between those 2 phones
any1 tried them both? tell me ur opinion plz
thanks
I have both. I decided to get the Note 8.0 and stick with the 920 as my daily driver. There are things I love about both wp8 and the samsung note series. This allows me to have both.
If I had to choose, I would still likely choose the 920. Overall it is just a better device IMO. Of course, if apps a a serious requirement for you, android obviously still has more selections. I just find windows phone has the best UI. There was a exclusive Halo app announced today for Windows Phone 8 and RT though.
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in my opinion i choise Note 2 . Reason is Android.
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I have both. I decided to get the Note 8.0 and stick with the 920 as my daily driver. There are things I love about both wp8 and the samsung note series. This allows me to have both.
If I had to choose, I would still likely choose the 920. Overall it is just a better device IMO. Of course, if apps a a serious requirement for you, android obviously still has more selections. I just find windows phone has the best UI. There was a exclusive Halo app announced today for Windows Phone 8 and RT though.
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thanks for ur answer
can u tell me more about why u say lumia 920 better? is its screen big enough or small?as i will use it for reading e-books and surfingh the internet..is the fnt readable? and writing alot...iam not intensive gamer so it doesnt matter...........thanks in advance
The screen on the Lumia is large enough for me. The Note II screen is obviously larger but I believe the PPI is higher on the Lumia. The Lumia is the best in direct sunlight for sure, if that is a consideration.
I think if reading is your biggest concern, the note II is larger but the Lumia is sharper. Also, obviously the Lumia is more pocket friendly.
There are so many considerations that it is impossible to recommend either 100%. I have no bias toward either Android or WP8. To me, pick the best tool for the job.
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I'm not sure I would like to read eBooks on either one of them - I think both screens are too small for that use case but that of course is just my personal opinion. For surfing the internet and reading articles I never had any issues with the screen size of my 920. I prefer the 920 over my Ativ S (basically an SGS3 with WP8) for reading because the PenTile display in the Ativ S makes white backgrounds look grainier/dirtier than the RGB LCD in the 920. Of course the Note 2 has an RGB AMOLED so this might not be an issue there (never did a side by side comparison).
Battery life seems to be better on the Note 2 though - at least in standby.
What are your other requirements? Would you use the stylus on the note for drawings or writing notes? Are you into photography so that the superior camera in the 920 would be of benefit to you? Nokia has true offline navigation capability if you are traveling a lot abroad but Google Maps on the Note II has a better POI database according to many.
While i only have tried Galaxy s3, note 2, and various other "modern" android Devices only for a short time, i prefer the lumia 920.
Androids play store is a bit bigger, but that is no real problem, as wp is coming along nicely.
In daily use, you will notice that android is really lagging, and also that apps is crashing.
This is not something I have experienced with my Lumia 920.
Furthermore, Nokia provides here maps and here drive+.
These programs gives you offline maps and turn by turn navigation for most of the world.
Another advantage with wp8 is skydrive.
The phone uploads all my pictures and videos to skydrive, and on my computer and tablets, which all is running windows 8 and windows rt,
The pictures appear instantly.
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in my opinion i choise Note 2 . Reason is Android.
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i choose Lumia 920... reason is Android
I have both as well.
Note2: +: Big screen, sd card, removable battery, tons of software in android, highly customizable interface, rootable and customs roms
-: a bit unwieldy, tough to see in sunlight, looks kind of cheap, no camera button
Lumia 920: +: Premium feel and design, smaller screen if you want that, don't need to mess around with settings much, simpler interface, better camera
-: Limited software, heavy for some, no sd card, no removable battery, camera button, all buttons on right
Do you want it as primarily a phone or as a phablet is the question.
I'm finding the limitations of wp8 becoming increasingly annoying. You may want to consider the galaxy s4 and the htc one which are closer in size to the 920.
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You may want to consider the htc
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i choose Lumia 920... reason is Android
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Nice one. I agree.
ottoen said:
Nice one. I agree.
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I bought my wife the HTC One (M7) and I don't regret it being her 1st Android device...it runs flawless and the display is the best I've ever seen on any device and her being in the medical profession Android's apps in her field made sense. As for me, I don't play games and I am a full-time college student and Windows Phone does exactly what I need it to do and despite it's limitations there isn't a 3rd party or Homebrew app that did a lesser job than the branded apps. We have T-Mobile where our kids live and barely an AT&T signal and where we live right out no T-Mobile whatsoever and Straight Talk (AT&T) HSPA+ in a place I thought we'd never get it, so VoIP is important which is my one pet peeve with WP. Skype gets it done but it just pisses me off that the brain trust at Microsoft failed and betrayed those who grew up with Windows Mobile through the WP7.x upgrade and left us in the cold with only a Start Menu and dead development today. It's easier said than done to buy a new smart phone every year.
Over the last years, I usually have bought 3-4 smartphones each year, one iPhone back in 2009, and after that, several android phones.
My first android phone was the htc desire, a phone with 150 Mb internal memory.
I regret ever buying it. I also had a lg optimus 3d, a phone with several nice features, but it still had that poor operating system called android.
So, eventually I got the Lumia 900, a wp 7-phone. I really got to enjoy wp, so now I have the Lumia 920. This phone is simply the best phone I ever had. I am now waiting for the rumoured Nokia eos.
I am convinced that it will be worth the waiting.
But for now, I am convinced that my 920 will suffice,
And I will without hesitation recommend this phone to anybody who is asking.
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Over the last years, I usually have bought 3-4 smartphones each year, one iPhone back in 2009, and after that, several android phones.
My first android phone was the htc desire, a phone with 150 Mb internal memory.
I regret ever buying it. I also had a lg optimus 3d, a phone with several nice features, but it still had that poor operating system called android.
So, eventually I got the Lumia 900, a wp 7-phone. I really got to enjoy wp, so now I have the Lumia 920. This phone is simply the best phone I ever had. I am now waiting for the rumoured Nokia eos.
I am convinced that it will be worth the waiting.
But for now, I am convinced that my 920 will suffice,
And I will without hesitation recommend this phone to anybody who is asking.
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I will suggest Lumia 920, and if display size is not a concern go for iphone it has apps and performance.
Don't go for Android, i have S4 even it lags a lot of times and Random reboots comes free with Android, but i never had any lag in my lumia 920 or iphone 5
WP8 is far better then Android
I've owned a Galaxy SI, SII and SIII (which I still use). I picked up a 920 for testing apps my company is developing on W8, and although initially I enjoyed the 920, it now spends most of its time in my computer bag, while I'm back to using the S3. Why? Severely limited apps, especially in the tools/utilities area, infuriating restrictions on music player apps and supporting utilities, no call blocking apps, etc.
I like to tinker- this phone is not for my kind of consumer. It's great for those who have no desire to customize- smooth as butter and easy to use interface, great camera, competent music player, excellent battery life. But I want more than that- I want, for example, an app with a 4-band parametric EQ, a themed, customized UI, ROM control and a custom kernel to overclock/undervolt/manage memory, wifi tethering, etc...
I have both. Would never replace Note 2 with any phone. I like huge display. Note 2 offers me better readability, easier documents handling, editing and sending. I like the fact that I can customise keyboard (using SwiftKey), widgets, fast access to applications.
Lumia 920 has great navigation. Great camera.
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Note2 is good but android is still buggy
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I have both and chose the 920 for two reasons: email on WP much nicer and I am now bored with flashing custom roms and tweaking launchers, too much time wasted. Android has a way of sucking you into endless process of perfecting your phone (so much so you forget why you need a phone in the first place!)
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I have both and chose the 920 for two reasons: email on WP much nicer and I am now bored with flashing custom roms and tweaking launchers, too much time wasted. Android has a way of sucking you into endless process of perfecting your phone (so much so you forget why you need a phone in the first place!)
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I very much agree with you, if you have a lot of spare time or if you just want to kill time and if your phone is everything for you then go for Android, if you want a smartphone that works as a smartphone out of the box go for WP8 or iOS
abokorayem said:
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iam rly confused between those 2 phones
any1 tried them both? tell me ur opinion plz
thanks
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GO for Lumia 920. I recently switched form Galaxy note 2 and i am really enjoying it. All the necessary applications are available in WP8 and most importantly i am impressed with the smoothness and lag free interface of wp8. The lumia 920 is handy and you can use it one hand only , while with note 2 you have to use both hands.
If you ask me , go for lumia 920 !
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tangiers said:
I have both and chose the 920 for two reasons: email on WP much nicer and I am now bored with flashing custom roms and tweaking launchers, too much time wasted. Android has a way of sucking you into endless process of perfecting your phone (so much so you forget why you need a phone in the first place!)
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Exactly true. thats the reason i switched from note 2 to lumia 920
Why not have both. I use lumia 920 for day to day activities n note2 for the browsing fun games etc...
Jotted from Note II near you.