*Rezound ICS OTA is live Thread*

[Blackthanos]

Since you guys are talking about apple, is the iphone4 3g? My DH would like an iphone, but wants to wait until they are 4g capable to spend the money. He really needs a new phone and he is going to take my incredible when i get my rezound/vigor. But he really loves his ipod and wants an iphone. i was thinking about trying to get his upgrade moved up 6 weeks so I can get him a 4s for christmas, or i was thinking of trying to pick up a used 4 to get him by and not mess with locking him in for 2 years so if the 5 ever comes out, and it's 4g, then he could get that.

From what I understand and you might want to get confirmation from someone else who is more knowledgeable, but I believe the 4s is technically 3G. They push that it has some technology in it that makes it a little faster(like say 3.5G but I think officially its categorized as a 3G phone.

 

[Crashumbc]

From what I understand and you might want to get confirmation from someone else who is more knowledgeable, but I believe the 4s is technically 3G. They push that it has some technology in it that makes it a little faster(like say 3.5G but I think officially its categorized as a 3G phone.

Depends on the carrier...

ATT uses a tech they call 3.5 or 4g "depending on who you talk to"

VZW is 3G ONLY the VZW 4s does not have a LTE chip...

 

[CaseyKees]

Depends on the carrier...

ATT uses a tech they call 3.5 or 4g "depending on who you talk to"

VZW is 3G ONLY the VZW 4s does not have a LTE chip...

It is verizon. I thought I had read that the iphone4 wasn't even 3g, but I think I read wrong or misunderstood. I have tried to tell him he doesn't need a 4g phone to notice a HUGE difference. He has an LG Ally...and it sucks. I think he will see when he uses my Dinc that a REAL 3g phone will be good for him. I have tried to talk him into a different phone, but he likes the way the Ipod syncs with his stereo system in his Dodge Challenger, he's familiar with Itunes, and he's just familiar with the Ipod alltogether. He's not concerned with ANYTHING that gets mentioned here and is tecnically challenged, moreso than myself

 

[Crashumbc]

It is verizon. I thought I had read that the iphone4 wasn't even 3g, but I think I read wrong or misunderstood. I have tried to tell him he doesn't need a 4g phone to notice a HUGE difference. He has an LG Ally...and it sucks. I think he will see when he uses my Dinc that a REAL 3g phone will be good for him. I have tried to talk him into a different phone, but he likes the way the Ipod syncs with his stereo system in his Dodge Challenger, he's familiar with Itunes, and he's just familiar with the Ipod alltogether. He's not concerned with ANYTHING that gets mentioned here and is tecnically challenged, moreso than myself

I've learned over the years its usually better apple people stay apple people If they come to me with questions I answer them but that's it. I've had too many experiences were I've become root of all evil

As far as 3G vs 4G I REALLY don't think its a big deal. for normal usage you'd be hard pressed to see a difference.

 

[CaseyKees]

I've learned over the years its usually better apple people stay apple people If they come to me with questions I answer them but that's it. I've had too many experiences were I've become root of all evil

As far as 3G vs 4G I REALLY don't think its a big deal. for normal usage you'd be hard pressed to see a difference.

LOL He's not an Apple "fanboy" by any means. He just like his Ipod touch, and has had it for 2 years now. For him it's more of just being familar with it!! I am completely lost with some of the technical things you all talk about, for him you all might as well be speaking Chinese.

I may just get him the 4s if they'll move his date. He could use Siri, believe me and jailbreaking or rooting is not something even I am yet comfortable with! LOL My Dinc is not rooted, though I did install an early update to it once. But I don't even remember what exactly it was. Sometimes I feel as though I'm not worthy to even own one of these high tech phones!

 

[vzwuser76]

Not looking good for the VigoRezound

HTC

 

[Crashumbc]

i wish haha but do you think it will cause that much of a headache to developers when the source coding is released or may it already be built in to have the captive buttons working?

Its build into ICS. If the captive buttons are there ICS uses them...

 

[blkbeltkid17]

I don't think that list is accurate since they've already said that the Nexus One will not be getting ICS.

this i dont think the phones CPU and GPU can handle ICS

 

[Medion]

this i dont think the phones CPU and GPU can handle ICS

CPU meets the specs, and the GPU might. However,the way ICS would use it would cause that chipset to burn through battery life (IF* the GPU can handle it). I think that between battery concerns and a very weak GPU, Google just wasn't happy with ICS on the N1 and decided to scrap it. I always got the impression that Google had wished that OMAP36xx was ready in time for the N1, and that they settled for Snapdragon (S1). But, that's just one nerd's opinion.

 

[blkbeltkid17]

CPU meets the specs, and the GPU might. However,the way ICS would use it would cause that chipset to burn through battery life (IF* the GPU can handle it). I think that between battery concerns and a very weak GPU, Google just wasn't happy with ICS on the N1 and decided to scrap it. I always got the impression that Google had wished that OMAP36xx was ready in time for the N1, and that they settled for Snapdragon (S1). But, that's just one nerd's opinion.

i agree with ya on that one ... what do you think about the "leak" with the phone list that is getting ICS so far ?

 

[Medion]

i agree with ya on that one ... what do you think about the "leak" with the phone list that is getting ICS so far ?

Proven fake last night. It was a speculative list by someone. Also, as to questions about Rezound not being on the list, well, if it were a real list, HTC isn't going to list a phone that isn't officially announced yet.

Also, the appearance of the N1 was a telltale sign of being fake even before Google shot it down. HTC manufactured the phone, but Google does the updates. It would be like Foxconn talking about the next iOS update just because they manufacture the iPhone. HTC sold it to Google and has nothing to do with their update process.

HTC should announce their official list in the next month or two.

 

[blkbeltkid17]

Proven fake last night. It was a speculative list by someone. Also, as to questions about Rezound not being on the list, well, if it were a real list, HTC isn't going to list a phone that isn't officially announced yet.

Also, the appearance of the N1 was a telltale sign of being fake even before Google shot it down. HTC manufactured the phone, but Google does the updates. It would be like Foxconn talking about the next iOS update just because they manufacture the iPhone. HTC sold it to Google and has nothing to do with their update process.

HTC should announce their official list in the next month or two.

humm case in point in my current state i did not think full about that and i can see your point on not having a phone that is not realsed on the list

 

[vzwuser76]

CPU meets the specs, and the GPU might. However,the way ICS would use it would cause that chipset to burn through battery life (IF* the GPU can handle it). I think that between battery concerns and a very weak GPU, Google just wasn't happy with ICS on the N1 and decided to scrap it. I always got the impression that Google had wished that OMAP36xx was ready in time for the N1, and that they settled for Snapdragon (S1). But, that's just one nerd's opinion.

I think the telling factor for it not getting ICS is the RAM. Like you said the CPU is probably okay, but I think the combination of the Ram and the GPU is what eliminated it.

As far as Google wanting the OMAP processor, HTC has had a pretty tight relationship with Qualcomm, so I'd think that was always the plan.

 

[blkbeltkid17]

i dont think the brand of processor will effect HTC getting ICS

 

[Medion]

I think the telling factor for it not getting ICS is the RAM. Like you said the CPU is probably okay, but I think the combination of the Ram and the GPU is what eliminated it.

As far as Google wanting the OMAP processor, HTC has had a pretty tight relationship with Qualcomm, so I'd think that was always the plan.

I can counter both points. The Nexus 1 has 512MB of RAM, as does the Nexus S, which is confirmed as getting ICS. RAM isn't the issue.

HTC's relationship with Qualcomm doesn't have an affect on which CPU is ultimately used because it's Google's call. Case in point, Galaxy Nexus using OMAP over Exynos (Samsung's baby). Snapdragon simply came to market roughly a full year before OMAP36xx, and the only issues with it were battery life and the GPU. Microsoft did well with it (basis for WP7 Chassis 1), but Google's new UI is doing a lot more than WP7's UI.

 

[TxGoat]

Have you had a chance to use ICS? and your "daily driver" ROM before switching to 3.5 , was it sense or non-sense?

I'm running Gingerbread with Sense 3.5 and I'd say that Sense 3.5 isn't "super fantastic" if you're on the fence about wanting Sense 3.5 over ICS. I actually like Sense 3.0 a little more since the quick launch tasks in Sense 3.5, you can't move those tabs around so you're left with 5 quick launch tabs that take up all the screen instead of being able to add more tabs. It just seems like a waste of space on the main page. Of course I haven't had a lot of time to tweak it but I'd still rather have more access to configuring that page.

 

[Blackthanos]

Saw this and thought it might interest you guys.
Ice Cream Sandwich Ported to HTC Thunderbolt

 

[TxGoat]

Saw this and thought it might interest you guys.
Ice Cream Sandwich Ported to HTC Thunderbolt

Thanks for the heads up. I always like it when a new rom comes out and there's a post about it in the TB forum. I like watching all the ensuing chaos. lol

 

[Blackthanos]

LOL! Well sadly I don't seem to relish kicking over anthills as much as you but maybe you can enjoy it enough for both of us..lol. I basically felt like it would be something to give the people wondering about an ICS ROM for the Vigor in the next few months some hope.

 

[TxGoat]

LOL! Well sadly I don't seem to relish kicking over anthills as much as you but maybe you can enjoy it enough for both of us..lol. I basically felt like it would be something to give the people wondering about an ICS ROM for the Vigor in the next few months some hope.

I just get a kick out of what typically transpires.... "Help I loaded this rom and now my phone does _______!" "Did you read the install instructions?" "Yes I did! What do you think I'm an idiot?" "Well lets see, did you flash the rom with rom manager or did you do as was instructed with renaming files?" "You mean I can't use Rom manager? Where did it say that?" "Damn noobs!"

I agree about it giving people some hope about ICS coming to HTC's high end phones, but considering how long it took us to get Gingerbread after all these roms were already released, I'm going to make my decision when all the phones are released. I saw the GN marketing release and I can honestly say that I didn't see anything that really wowed me.

 

[Blackthanos]

I saw the GN marketing release and I can honestly say that I didn't see anything that really wowed me.

Yeah me either. I mean I don't claim to be a phone guru, as a matter a fact it's the exact opposite but I have always had the capacity to learn quickly if it's something I'm really interested in. I had a friend that I used to go to for cellphone/smartphone advise and since I've been doing my research to get a new smartphone my friend has no idea what I'm talking about now...lol. I'll talk to him about the difference between SLCD and Super AMOLED and he'll say "What?" I still have a long way to go but I know the people here will be a big help.

 

[blkbeltkid17]

talking about a ICS rom that is not a question it will happen and i know when CM9 comes out after the source code is released then just about every rooted device should be able to run ICS

 

[ISASoilder]

Has anyone tried the ICS Launcher?? Is it good enough to hold over untill the offical update?

 

[pragmatous]

HTC makes great phones with the exception of the thunderbolt. TB is their worst phone ever.

Hmm Either way this will be my 1st HTC hope im not disappointed.

 

[TxGoat]

HTC makes great phones with the exception of the thunderbolt. TB is their worst phone ever.

You probably mean worst android phone because I had a touch pro 2 and it was pretty bad as well, of course most Windows Mobile phones are.