Ah - I see what you mean. I just use the on screen icon of the silhouette of the guy instead of the hard magnifying glass button. Mine was in the lower right - not sure if that's the default.J
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FFchamps01
Footballguy
Probably doesn't help much now, but my gmail stopped syncing for me a few days ago. I waited a day or so, and tried to resync through the accounts & sync menu. There was actually a little message on there saying that sync was having issues and to try back later. I tried the next day, and everything was fine. No factory reset, or anything.My gmail stopped synching yesterday so I took it into the Verizon store to have them take a look - guy tested and verified it wasn't working and tried to re-install gmail to fix but that didn't resolve issue - said my only option was a factory reset and that I'd lose customizations but apps would come back within 30 minutes - that was 3 hours ago, my phone still isn't synching right every app I've downloaded over last 3 months is gone -
fsufan
Footballguy
i do not use gamil butturned my phone off and restarted it, once rebooted it said could not sync with gamil.Probably doesn't help much now, but my gmail stopped syncing for me a few days ago. I waited a day or so, and tried to resync through the accounts & sync menu. There was actually a little message on there saying that sync was having issues and to try back later. I tried the next day, and everything was fine. No factory reset, or anything.My gmail stopped synching yesterday so I took it into the Verizon store to have them take a look - guy tested and verified it wasn't working and tried to re-install gmail to fix but that didn't resolve issue - said my only option was a factory reset and that I'd lose customizations but apps would come back within 30 minutes - that was 3 hours ago, my phone still isn't synching right every app I've downloaded over last 3 months is gone -
Buddy Ball 2K3
Footballguy
Two weeks into my DroidX experience and here are a few of the apps that I like so far:
Note Everything - A do everything note pad
anMoney - Electronic checkbook with some nice extra features
Ring Toggle - One button click to change from silent to ring etc
App Brain - Much better than the Droid market IMO. This link takes you to the website, simple market search brings it up on your phone
Note Everything - A do everything note pad
anMoney - Electronic checkbook with some nice extra features
Ring Toggle - One button click to change from silent to ring etc
App Brain - Much better than the Droid market IMO. This link takes you to the website, simple market search brings it up on your phone
Thx....not exactly where I want to be....but it's somethign
Maik Jeaunz
Footballguy
I haven't gone through the whole thread, but what is everyone's take on task killers, such as ATK or TaskPanel? I have one installed to help with battery life and memory usage, and I've been using it since I got the phone, but I'm honestly not sure how much good it's doing.
I just recently read an article stating that the Android OS does a very good job of starting up and killing processes on its own: Why You Shouldn't Be Using a Task Killer with Android.
so are the rest of you guys using them, or not using them? any experiences with battery life or memory usage?
I just recently read an article stating that the Android OS does a very good job of starting up and killing processes on its own: Why You Shouldn't Be Using a Task Killer with Android.
so are the rest of you guys using them, or not using them? any experiences with battery life or memory usage?
Flash
Footballguy
I use ATK all the time, usually takes me from 20+MB to 50+MB. Way too many apps running needlessly
ThaPenguin
Footballguy
Since I have 3-starred all of the Angry Bird levels, I have found myself to be getting to sleep quite a bit earlier. 
belljr
Footballguy
Well that didn't last longAngry Birds 1.4.2 released. Can't find where to donwload though.Since I have 3-starred all of the Angry Bird levels, I have found myself to be getting to sleep quite a bit earlier.
I still have level 6-7-8 left to 3 star and NOW more levels...
http://getandroidstuff.com/angry-birds-and...v142-45-levels/
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BlueDredSo
Footballguy
I use Watchdog Lite, and have no complaints. Does exactly what I want, and more (CPU usage, misbehaving apps, etc.)
snellman
Footballguy
Has anyone else been having problems with google listen lately? For some reason when I am listening to a podcast it will go back to the beginning in the middle of a podcast or start over when I start up. I like the listen app, but seem to be having more problems as of late.
For anyone who has been locked out of Swype, try "slideit lite". It's in the Android Market for freeand is very similar to swype. There's a full version for $8, so I'm sure this free demo will run out eventually, but I just can't stand typing on the regular keyboard once I've tried the swype method.
belljr
Footballguy
No problems here, I find some podcasts are messed up if you try to fast forward or rewind.
That reminds me - is swype still the hot thing? I tried it for 30 seconds and didn't like it but I fully understand it takes a short learning curve. Is it still the "must have" thing or have people moved on to something else?J
Wrigley
Footballguy
I for one, love it.
mattyt
Footballguy
It's the best option I've found so far. I also tried Thickbuttons which uses predictive technology to increase the size of the buttons that it anticipates you will most likely press next. But I kicked it to the curb when Swype came around.
For you guys loving swype, how long did it take for you to love it?
Any tips for switching over to it?
J
Any tips for switching over to it?
J
gianmarco
Footballguy
I tried it the 1st time and didn't like it and switched back after a very, very short trial. Then I kept reading how much people loved it and tried it again. I haven't gone back since. The tip to switching to it is just to do it and give it a week. I've yet to read about someone switching back.G
Yeah, I don't remember how long it took to adapt (definitely longer than 30 seconds though)....but all I know is that the minute I couldn't use it anymore, I felt lost.
Thanks. One more question on it. Do you guys use it in landscape (horizontal) or in regular (vertical) mode? Or does it make any difference?J
gianmarco
Footballguy
I usually use it in vertical mode bc I still do most things in that mode (like web browsing, texting, etc.). I think it's still fine in landscape mode when I've used it there.
For Swype, there's a free app in the market called myTextSpeed that really helped me become a proficient swyper (swypist?).
I prefer vertical because you don't have to move your finger quite as far, but horizontal versus vertical is not a huge deal.
I prefer vertical because you don't have to move your finger quite as far, but horizontal versus vertical is not a huge deal.
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Thanks Guys. I'll give it another shot. I know I didn't give it a fair trial earlier as I was too impatient.
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Garrett
Footballguy
Swype is hands down the best thing about Android phones.
belljr
Footballguy
Don't worry, I tried it for a couple weeks and still hate it.If I ever get a phone without a keyboard then I'll probably try it longer, but it always seemed to never get the word exactly that I wanted, and I constantly had to pick from the pop up of 5 or so words, and if I shut that off it was not very accurate. I know I probably still need to use it longer to get better at it but I didn't feel it was that great.
Samuel L Bronkowitz
Footballguy
How often do they open the Swype Beta? I've been checking for the past few weeks and its been closed.
Twitter question - what android app do you guys like best for twitter?
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Philo Beddoe
Footballguy
Tapatalk has a free app now.
Abraham
Footballguy
I use the standard Twitter app. I'm sure there are others out there that are better, but this one does the trick for a person like me that is a follower and not a tweeter.
Samuel L Bronkowitz
Footballguy
TwiDroyd*I just got it about 2 weeks ago and it has been nothing but great so far. I don't know what other apps offer but I like the preview if you turn the phone sideways. It shows the twitpics and youtube videos etc. I've found it extremely easy to navigate.*I only used the stock app at first so I might be way off
PlasmaDogPlasma
Footballguy
Remember, Swype is adjusting to you also. It will get words right a higher rate after repeated usage.
belljr
Footballguy
I have not found anything for the 5 minute audio that you can subscribe too. I asked in another thread but there was no response. It's not worth trying to get to it via web on phone so I stopped trying. I would love an rss feed for it
Buddy Ball 2K3
Footballguy
Started using the voice to text option for texting and I was pretty amazed. I tried a few times to trick it and it nailed it every time. I tried Super cala fragilistic expialidocious and the"Shu be bop Shu be bop Shu be bop" and it pretty much nailed it.
mattyt
Footballguy
-fish-
Footballguy
nm. bought a program that does it easily.
brewer
Footballguy
And when it does miss something, I just send the txt anyway... it's almost like bad closed captioning... the point still gets across.
Samuel L Bronkowitz
Footballguy
What's the advantage of Twicca over others? Is it just personal preference?
Thanks snellman. Let me shoot this over to Todd at lexy and he may be able to work on something. Thanks.Jsnellman said:
