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20 Schemer invites for free

21-02-2012 21:20

Google SchemerGoogle launched Schemer but for the time being you can get access to it only by invitation. I have good news for you (as I already got an invitation): the first 20 visitors that will +1 and Like the blog using social buttons on the right and will leave a comment that they are interested about it will receive an email with the invite link.

What is Schmer? Schemer is an application that could help you to do cool stuff. Whether it’s exploring a new city, checking out a friend’s movie recommendation, or just finding new activities for your weekends, Schemer lets you discover new things to do, share schemes with friends, and make the most of your day.

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De ce sa-ti rootezi telefonul

19-02-2012 21:42

Am descris intr-un articol anterior cum sa-ti rootezi telefonul cu Android iar acum, pentru cine e interesat iata cateva motive pentru care ai vrea sa faci asta.

Nota: in SUA si in alte tari aceasta actiune este perfect legala, la fel ca si deblocarea telefoanelor de pe anumite retele. Nu stiu daca aceasta este valabil si in Romania.

  • Poti dezinstala o multime de aplicatii care vin cu telefonul si nu sunt neaparat utile dar ocupa memoria ROM sau RAM si incetinesc telefonul. Pe Xperia Arc pot fi sterse fara grija Postcard, Japanese Keyboard, Chinese Keyboard, Play Now, Sonyericsson Sync, Syncwizard, Track ID, Let’s Golf HD, Office Suite, Support & Setup Guide, News & Weather, LiveWare Manager, Widgets On/Off, Setup guide. Mai sunt si altele dar nu am testat, o lista completa se gaseste pe forumul XDA Developers. E bine sa pastrati o copie a acestora in caz de nevoie.
  • Poti instala aplicatii care au nevoie de acces root in telefon (pentru back-up, pentru optimizarea memoriei, pentru blocarea reclamelor din programele gratuite, pentru securizarea transmisiei de date prin Internet, etc.)
  • Poti schimba complet sistemul de operare al telefonului. O aplicatie care face aceasta foarte usor este ROM Manager
  • Poti confgura sistemul in asa fel incat sa imbunatatesti performantele acestuia (recomadat doar pentru utilizatorii avansati)

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Cum rootez Xperia Arc sau alte telefoane cu Android

17-02-2012 18:38

Pentru ca multi prieteni m-au intrebat cum se rooteaza un Xperia Arc am sa va dau mai jos o procedura simpla si la indemana oricui. Atentie: rootarea telefonului se face pe propria raspundere, distrugerea telefonului sau pierderea garantiei este responsabilitatea fiecaruia!

Am testat pe telefonul meu Xperia Arc aceasta procedura avand pe telefon versiunea de firmware 4.0.2.A.0.42; inca un s-a gasit exploit-ul pentru ultimul firmware (4.0.2.A.0.42). Aveti nevoie de un program (SuperOneClick) care poate fi descarcat de aici: http://shortfuse.org/. Mai sunt si alte programe sau moduri de a roota telefonul dar mie acesta mi s-a parut cel mai simplu si la indemana. Programul ruleaza pe Windows  7 si Vista si pe cateva distributii de Ubuntu si Debian. Are nevoie de .NET 2.0+ framework pe Windows sau Mono v1.2.6+ pe Linux. Arhiva se extrage intr-un folder pe calculator si se executa SuperOneClick.exe.

ATENTIE!

  1. Telefonul trebuie pus in USB Debugging mode.
  2. Trebuie instalate in prealabil driverele corecte ale telefonului
  3. Cardul SD nu trebuie montat

superoneclick - cum rootez telefonul

Se conecteaza telefonul la computer cu cablul USB (conditiile de mai sus in rosu trebuie respectate si se apasa pe butonul Root. In cateva minute telefonul va fi rootat. Veti putea testa aceasta cu ajutorul programului Superuser (automat activat in telefon). Voi reveni intr-un articol viitor cu avantajele rootarii telefonului. In caz ca va incurcati sau nu reusiti rootarea, lasati un comentariu aici sau verificati forumul XDA Developers

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How to keep Xperia rooted when updating software

15-02-2012 22:31

So you have a rooted Xperia (Arc in my case) and there is a new software update for your phone (in my case 4.0.2.A.0.62) but you don’t want to loose your root access for the phone. If you are doing the update via the PC software (either SEUS or PC Companion) for sure you will loose the root access. The trick is very simple: wait for OTA update (OTA = over the air). I found out that OTA update is not available in the same time with the PC update: 2 weeks ago my PC Companion software announced me that 0.62 update is available but OTA was available only today.

Although I am an early adopter, wanting to test and install always the latest software versions, I didn’t wanted to loose the root so I decided to wait for OTA. I was a bit concerned because I read on the XDA forum that if you remove the bloat ware that is coming with the phone and loads the phone memory, the update will not be installed. They were actually right, since I had changed a lot my phone (including removing the bloat ware) and first attempt of OTA update was not working. To make it work, I copied back all the removed files (from /system/app folder) and I run again the system update. Root is still there and I have the latest software!

Hints:

  • If you permanently deleted the bloat ware from the phone and you didn’t save the files (like I did) you can find a copy of all system apps in XDA Developer forum
  • 4.0.2.A.0.62 is a minor software update and includes Launcher Redraw issue, Icon disorder in app drawer, Minor Battery improvements, Better multitasking than the previous firmware versions and some more performance improvement.

Some screenshots for those interested:

OTA update 4.0.2.A.0.62 availableOTA update failedOTA update 4.0.2.A.0.62 successfulroot access still available after OTA update

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50 things my Xperia Arc can do that an iPhone 4s can’t

02-02-2012 21:35

  1. It can have homescreen widgets
  2. It can send pictures, music, movies to other devices using Bluetooth (even non-Android devices and phones)
  3. It is not tied to any particular PC software, I can choose how to manage my media
  4. It can sync my media using Wifi out of the box
  5. I am allowed to install non-marketplace applications if I choose to without rooting/jailbreaking
  6. My phone uses open and inter-operable file formats and codecs.g
  7. My phone uses standardized and inter-operable connectors and leads
  8. I can replace the battery when it no longer performs as well as it should
  9. I can add additional storage using standard MicroSD cards
  10. I can do Panorama and 3D panorama pictures
  11. I can playback on a TV using a standard HDMI lead
  12. I don’t need to cut down my SIM card to make it fit.
  13. I am not tied to a single vendor by my application purchases. I can move them to any other Android device from any other Android manufacturer.
  14. I can hold my phone any way I wish when I want to make phone calls
  15. I can beam my media to my TV using DLNA.
  16. I can browse my devices filesystem, it’s not hidden from me.
  17. Supports Flash
  18. My Arc has 460 hours standby (4s is only 200)
  19. Dedicated Camera Button
  20. I can tether using Wifi, Cable or Bluetooth.
  21. Supports Game Controllers
  22. Noise Canceling Microphone for calls
  23. Continual Autofocus whilst filming
  24. Zooming whilst filming
  25. Wrist Strap slot
  26. Replacable keyboard/lockscreen/launcher
  27. OS supported by the community long after the vendor drops support.
  28. You can customise SMS tones
  29. You can customise icons
  30. I can have live wallpapers
  31. I can use Bravia Engine to enhance pictures and playback.
  32. I have much better audio quality
  33. I have a much bigger screen.
  34. More plentiful and better quality free apps on Android
  35. Turn by Turn SatNav out the box for free.
  36. The Arc S has an FM radio included
  37. USB Host mode allows me to connect other USB peripherals.
  38. The Xperia’s camera and chipset work great even in low-light.
  39. My Arc wasn’t made in a factory exploiting workers.
  40. My Arc has a notification LED to signify I have unread mail/texts
  41. My Arc has PROPER multitasking for ALL applications.
  42. Android gives me intents that allow me to share anything with anyone.
  43. Android allows me to replace build in components like browser and keyboard with alternatives.
  44. On Android I can use Google Voice, which is an unlocked and open Facetime.
  45. On Android all my contacts, calendar and todo are all automatically cloud sync’d and I can do group invites.
  46. Android market gives me a refund window on purchases.
  47. I have a choice of lockscreen style (code, pattern, soon face unlock)
  48. On my Arc I can turn the LED on during video filming.
  49. My Arc S is 20% lighter, despite having a bigger screen and removable battery.
  50. I don’t buy my phone based on what the television and internet tells me to buy.

And all of this is without rooting the phone. This list is collected from XDA Developers forum. Comments?

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Sony Xperia S

10-01-2012 09:55

Sony Xperia S

A fost anuntat la CES noul smartphone de la Sony cu caracteristici interesante:

  • 4.3 inch Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine with HD resolution screen (1280 x 720), as well as front (720p) and back (1080p) cameras for HD recording.
  • 1.5GHz dual-core processor for fast browsing and content download, which can be stored on the internal 32GB flash storage.
  • 12MP back camera with Sony Exmor R™ for mobile along with Fastest Capture to take shots in just 1.5 seconds directly from standby mode. Front-facing camera with 1.3 MP.
  • NFC (Near Field Communications) enabled to access growing range of NFC applications and services as well as Xperia SmartTags.
  • With HD sharing through DLNA, HDMI and using BRAVIA Sync for controlling your Xperia S with your TV remote control when connected to the TV, Xperia™ S delivers a full HD experience on TV.
  • PlayStation™ Certified, that guarantees a high quality smartphone gaming experience and access to the PlayStation® Store.

Detalii pe Sony Ericsson Blog (http://blogs.sonyericsson.com/products/2012/01/10/presenting-the-new-xperia-s/) si fotografii pe Engadget (http://www.engadget.com/photos/sony-xperia-s-vs-sony-ericsson-xperia-arc-fight)

[Image for illustrative purposes only. Not for commercial use or re-sale. Use of “Sony” brand subject to regulatory approval.]

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Two must have applications for your Android (tested on Xperia Arc)

06-01-2012 21:48

YouTube Remote: Download the application free of charge from Android Market. Than go on your PC at http://www.youtube.com/leanback and you have a fully functional remote control for your YouTube experience (search, start, stop, back, forward, volume up or down, etc.). If you connect the PC to your TV the experience is even better.

YouTube RemoteYouTube Remote

Google Latitude: besides the fact that it’s fully integrated with Google Maps it shows where your friends are. Don’t bother with privacy issues, your location will be shown only to people you want. I don’t know why people are not using it, I really like this application and could be very useful. Add my Gmail address to your Latitude if you use it already!

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Perfect Keyboard – o tastatura aproape perfecta pentru Android

06-01-2012 00:40

Am incercat multe tastaturi pentru Android, nici una insa nu e perfecta. Perfect Keyboard se apropie de perfectiune mai ales pentru numarul mic al erorilor de scriere cu toate ca am degetele groase (castraveti). Perfect Keyboard are un singur defect: nu are dictionar pentru limba romana (inca).

Perfect keyboardPerfect keyboardPerfect keyboard

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Go Launcher EX – cel mai bun launcher pentru Xperia Arc

05-01-2012 22:12

Am testat toate aplicatiile te tip “launcher” disponibile pe Android Market si cel putin pentru mine Go Launcher EX este cel mai bun launcher pe Android. Se customizeaza usor, vine cu cateva weidget-uri si aplicatii folositoare (Go Contacts, Go Weather, Go Weather widget, Go email widget, etc), are teme frumoase (inclusiv Ice Cream Sandvich) si este foarte rapid. Iata cateva screenshot-uri:

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DIY – Connect a mouse and a keyboard to your Xperia Arc

16-10-2011 22:46

Very soon Sony Ericsson will launch the Live Dock, a device that will enable you to connect a mouse and a keyboard to your Xperia Arc. But if you don’t want to wait until Live Dock will be available in stores and you don’t want to pay about 30 euro for this gadget you can build a Micro USB Host Cable to take advantage of this feature available with the latest firmware of Gingerbread (Android 2.3.4) from Sony Ericsson (4.0.1.A.0.283) and attach a keyboard and a mouse to your Xperia Arc. And by conecting with the HDMI cable to your TV screen you can transform your mobile into a PC!

You can order the Micro USB Host Cable over the internet because normally you don’t find it in stores (I was trying myself but no luck). So instead of waiting for the order I took a normal micro USB cable and an extender USB cable and I followed the instructions in this movie: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COkLEJGo6vo. Long story short, you need to cut the cables, replace the father USB connector with the mother USB connector (re-connect the wires by color) and at the micro USB connector you need to connect pin 4 to the ground. Below the result:

screenshot_2011-10-16_2207Micro USB Host Cable_-_DYI

Although I didn’t tested, the cable should work will all other Androids with Gingerbread 2.3.4. I was not able to connect an USB stick but maybe the format of the file system was not OK.

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