Originally Posted by chasedude (Post 8558319)

Just got my first Android phone this week. I had a chance to upgrade and I decided to go with the LG-P930. I threw a 32G SDcard in it, loaded to the T with my music collection. Been coming across some interesting apps sticking mainly to the free ones for now.

I've been going browser crazy going through battery life quickly. Found a DL for "Easy Battery Saver" but I'm not sure if it really is making a difference.

I like the Firefox app, find it to be much faster than the default browser.

Now I'll be able to browse CP from just about anywhere. Yet I question if that's really a good thing? :D

Originally Posted by Dave (Post 8558324)

Those battery saver apps dont really work.

Root it and install a custom ROM and Kernel if battery life is important to you.

Originally Posted by R8ers (Post 8559222)

Juice defender works well for me, Battery saving on an Android is based on 3 main things..

Screen Brightness + Screen Timeout(Dim it to save battery)(Set it to no more than a minute)
Data & Wifi (Turn em off when you don't use it) Juice Defender will do this for you
Apps you allow to access the internet at will and refresh themselves.

Originally Posted by chasedude (Post 8559924)

I'll check out Juice Defender, thx R8ers. I did some research into the rooting thing Dave recommended but I'm a bit hesitant to crack this phone.

I've been working in IT for over 10 years and I'm afraid of a damn phone. I need to be smacked upside the head.

My fear is bricking the damn thing, then I'm screwed.

Originally Posted by Dave (Post 8559935)

I dont know AT&T does it, but with Sprint as long as you carry insurance, they'll fix it free.

I bricked my Galaxy S2 a few weeks ago and took it to a service center. I played dumb. Told them it was updating. :)

Took them an hour or so to fix it.

Originally Posted by chasedude (Post 8559978)

I have AT&T and opted out of the insurance. Waste of money to me cause I take care of the things I purchase. Yet there is the unforseen, it's a 50/50 case I guess.

Originally Posted by chasedude (Post 8559924)

I'll check out Juice Defender, thx R8ers. I did some research into the rooting thing Dave recommended but I'm a bit hesitant to crack this phone.

I've been working in IT for over 10 years and I'm afraid of a damn phone. I need to be smacked upside the head.

My fear is bricking the damn thing, then I'm screwed.

Originally Posted by Dave (Post 8559980)

I dont like paying the insurance, but its very useful since I tinker with mine a lot.

Originally Posted by R8ers (Post 8559990)

Alot of the phones now basically have one click root , almost foolproof but that is a decision you need to make for yourself...

Rooting is not some kind of super awesome thing, I have been doing it for years now but it just doesn't excite me much...

Originally Posted by R8ers (Post 8559990)

Alot of the phones now basically have one click root , almost foolproof but that is a decision you need to make for yourself...

Rooting is not some kind of super awesome thing, I have been doing it for years now but it just doesn't excite me much...

Originally Posted by Dave (Post 8560017)

Rooting isnt a big deal, its the Roms that are, can be. I am always changing my phone Rom.

The best part is removing the bloatware that bogs the phone, plus with root, you get free tether on Sprint.

Originally Posted by Dave (Post 8560017)

Rooting isnt a big deal, its the Roms that are, can be. I am always changing my phone Rom.

The best part is removing the bloatware that bogs the phone, plus with root, you get free tether on Sprint.

Originally Posted by chasedude (Post 8560025)

Ok, I found a root program SuperOneClick and tried it. Went smooth with no problems. Guess now I need to find out how to flash the ROM.