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Tachyon Feathertail ([personal profile] feathertail) wrote in [community profile] android2010-09-02 01:53 am
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First-time Android user!

That's right ... my new HTC Aria is my first Android phone, and my first modern smartphone, period. My last phone was a Palm Centro, which was technically a "smartphone" but didn't have a data plan, and was basically a glorified Palm Pilot.

I bought the Aria even though I was on AT&T because I fell in love with it at the store. I love how simple and sleek it is, and I <3 how the textured back feels. Also I use Ubuntu on my PC, and iPhones don't have Tomdroid and can't sync with Banshee. (I'm tickled pink that Astrid can sync my to-dos with Getting Things GNOME! via Remember the Milk. ^.^ )

I've been having lots of fun going through the Android Market and trying out apps. I don't like the uninstallable AT&T things, but I'm thinking of putting Cyanogen on it so I can get rid of them and sideload apps.

Anyway, does anyone have any suggestions for a first-time Android owner? :3
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[personal profile] anjelabug 2010-09-02 06:54 pm (UTC)(link)
That is one seriously pretty phone! Congratulations!

What kind of app suggestions are you looking for? :)
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[personal profile] benjamindunbar 2010-09-04 03:02 pm (UTC)(link)
The first thing you should download should be Advanced App Killer, and put the widget on one of your homescreens. It does what it says: force-quit everything; perfect for when the OS is feeling sluggish, and you'll be surprised by how many applications it closes when you press it!

Also, get Barcode Scanner so that you can scan QR codes from your monitor when you research apps online. (QR codes are the black-and-white grid style UPCs you'll see on many app and contact pages. They can even hold contact information, if you'd choose to do that.)
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