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My Evo is in, what Android apps do I need to get right away?

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wes_mantooth

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Dec 6, 2010 6:26 PM
krambman;590418 wrote:I've got ATK on my Droid X. Since I'm apparently better off without it, how do I go about removing it?

downloaded Uninstaller off of the market....it is a pretty handy app....since I try out a lot of trial versions of different apps
Dec 6, 2010 6:26pm
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DA isn't having fun

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Dec 6, 2010 7:55 PM
^^^wondering the same thing
Dec 6, 2010 7:55pm
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Dec 6, 2010 8:00 PM
downloaded Uninstaller off of the market....it is a pretty handy app....since I try out a lot of trial versions of different apps
Dec 6, 2010 8:00pm
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wes_mantooth

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Dec 6, 2010 8:01 PM
justincredible;590531 wrote:downloaded Uninstaller off of the market....it is a pretty handy app....since I try out a lot of trial versions of different apps

HA
Dec 6, 2010 8:01pm
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Dec 6, 2010 8:53 PM
Orrrrr you could go to Settings > Applications > Manage Applications and remove the program that way.

Downloading an uninstaller is like buying an app that shuts down your phone.....if you can do it without the app, why bother? You're wasting space on your device, giving some random company access to your info, and risking one more app doing something malicious to your phone.
Dec 6, 2010 8:53pm
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wes_mantooth

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Dec 6, 2010 8:59 PM
Mooney44Cards;590612 wrote:Orrrrr you could go to Settings > Applications > Manage Applications and remove the program that way.

Downloading an uninstaller is like buying an app that shuts down your phone.....if you can do it without the app, why bother? You're wasting space on your device, giving some random company access to your info, and risking one more app doing something malicious to your phone.

I prefer ease of use on this one....just a personal preference.
Dec 6, 2010 8:59pm
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Dec 6, 2010 9:09 PM
wes_mantooth;590618 wrote:I prefer ease of use on this one....just a personal preference.

Yeah, pressing a few buttons can be tough, lol

No but seriously what would worry me is the uninstaller not actually removing all the registry entries involved with the installation of the apps and that leading to problems.
Dec 6, 2010 9:09pm
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Dec 6, 2010 9:10 PM
Mooney44Cards;590644 wrote:Yeah, pressing a few buttons can be tough, lol

No but seriously what would worry me is the uninstaller not actually removing all the registry entries involved with the installation of the apps and that leading to problems.

Yeah, I get what you are saying....but you have no idea how lazy I really am...lmao
Dec 6, 2010 9:10pm
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Dec 7, 2010 1:44 PM
Mooney44Cards;590644 wrote:Yeah, pressing a few buttons can be tough, lol

No but seriously what would worry me is the uninstaller not actually removing all the registry entries involved with the installation of the apps and that leading to problems.

(Android == Linux) != Registry
Dec 7, 2010 1:44pm
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Dec 7, 2010 4:51 PM
Jawbreaker;591302 wrote:(Android == Linux) != Registry

Thanks for the insight. I'm sure everyone was wondering if i was using the exact technical jargon that I should have.
Dec 7, 2010 4:51pm
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Dec 7, 2010 7:25 PM
So I took off ATK and my phone died at like 5 today...you guys sure I don't need that?
Dec 7, 2010 7:25pm
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Jawbreaker

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Dec 7, 2010 11:13 PM
Mooney44Cards;591506 wrote:Thanks for the insight. I'm sure everyone was wondering if i was using the exact technical jargon that I should have.

The fact that Linux based devices don't have registries has nothing to do with jargon.
Dec 7, 2010 11:13pm
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MontyBrunswick

Dec 27, 2010 7:58 PM
I got a Droid 2 yesterday and just skimmed the thread. Since it is mostly imex99 and hoops23 talking to themselves, most of the thread is ignored.

Anyways, I downloaded a few apps today while I was at work and Google Goggles just amazes the shit out of me. I've been taking pictures of everything.
Dec 27, 2010 7:58pm
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Dec 28, 2010 1:54 AM
dlazz;615153 wrote:I got a Droid 2 yesterday and just skimmed the thread. Since it is mostly imex99 and hoops23 talking to themselves, most of the thread is ignored.

Anyways, I downloaded a few apps today while I was at work and Google Goggles just amazes the shit out of me. I've been taking pictures of everything.

LOL, what a bitch.
Dec 28, 2010 1:54am
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Dec 28, 2010 10:36 AM
hoops23;615413 wrote:LOL, what a bitch.

Agreed
Dec 28, 2010 10:36am
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MontyBrunswick

Dec 29, 2010 12:28 AM


:( Also, I noticed something I did today raped the battery. I unplugged my phone at 7 and by midnight it was at 20%.
Dec 29, 2010 12:28am
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Dec 29, 2010 2:27 AM
Well, I must be doing something right to be on that pussies ignore list. Awesome.

Anyway, who's seen the new Evo coming out? Believe it's called the "Evo Shift"...
Dec 29, 2010 2:27am
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Dec 29, 2010 5:50 AM
dlazz;616524 wrote:

:( Also, I noticed something I did today raped the battery. I unplugged my phone at 7 and by midnight it was at 20%.

i'm happy, what a douche!! your battery is dead bc your supposed to charge it with the charger that came in the box....... take it out of your ass!
Dec 29, 2010 5:50am
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Dec 29, 2010 4:42 PM
can't wait until my contract with ATT is up. my iphone has essentially been a brick since OS 4 came out and their support has not been helpful at all. I'm going to android in 9 months. keep me in the loop with badass aps and updates.
Dec 29, 2010 4:42pm
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Dec 29, 2010 5:08 PM
j_crazy;617198 wrote:can't wait until my contract with ATT is up. my iphone has essentially been a brick since OS 4 came out and their support has not been helpful at all. I'm going to android in 9 months. keep me in the loop with badass aps and updates.

nice, in 9 months there will be some great phones..... which carrier are you switching to?
Dec 29, 2010 5:08pm
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Dec 29, 2010 5:15 PM
I am curious to see these new phones coming out...lotta hype about the HTC Thunderbolt...anyone know which carrier it will be available for?
Dec 29, 2010 5:15pm
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MontyBrunswick

Dec 29, 2010 5:56 PM
wes_mantooth;617233 wrote:I am curious to see these new phones coming out...lotta hype about the HTC Thunderbolt...anyone know which carrier it will be available for?

Looks like it's a CDMA phone, which means it would be locked to CDMA carriers (Verizon, Sprint).

http://www.gsmarena.com/htc_thunderbolt_4g-3703.php
Dec 29, 2010 5:56pm
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MontyBrunswick

Dec 29, 2010 6:02 PM
Does anyone have an Otterbox case? Are they worth it? It looks like there isn't one out for my phone yet. I signed up for the whole "notify me when it's available stuff".

Also, I went back and read those posts. I LOL'd. Stay classy you guys.
Dec 29, 2010 6:02pm
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Dec 30, 2010 2:38 PM
imex99;617222 wrote:nice, in 9 months there will be some great phones..... which carrier are you switching to?

IDK.

by then i'll be living in houston so my options are endless. I'd probably lean verizon because their coverage is better in SE OH/MOV where i will be spending my vacation. but it will depend really on the kind of deals i get when the time comes.
Dec 30, 2010 2:38pm
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MontyBrunswick

Dec 30, 2010 2:45 PM
T-Mobile and Sprint are both cheaper than ATT/Verizon. The trade-off is that TMo and Sprint are only worth something if you live in metro areas. They are so-so in rural settings.
Dec 30, 2010 2:45pm