Thread: HTC Eris OS discussion

Originally Posted by olta777

Here is another thing I found out about android OS:

The reason android OS doesn't kill apps, is that is the way it allows multitasking. If app isn't used for a while, the OS will kill it...otherwise, when you tap homescreen from the app, the OS puts the app to sleep so it uses minimal resources. If system gets overloaded or memory runs low, the OS will kill apps automatically. This is nice! Also, please remember not to do battery pulls or hard resets, as that is same as doing a security wipe on a blackberry and will delete your information and all the apps that were loaded.

Good info. Thanks for sharing!

Originally Posted by olta777

Also, please remember not to do battery pulls or hard resets, as that is same as doing a security wipe on a blackberry and will delete your information and all the apps that were loaded.

That's a bit of a bummer.

Originally Posted by olta777

Here is another thing I found out about android OS:

The reason android OS doesn't kill apps, is that is the way it allows multitasking. If app isn't used for a while, the OS will kill it...otherwise, when you tap homescreen from the app, the OS puts the app to sleep so it uses minimal resources. If system gets overloaded or memory runs low, the OS will kill apps automatically. This is nice! Also, please remember not to do battery pulls or hard resets, as that is same as doing a security wipe on a blackberry and will delete your information and all the apps that were loaded.

I have done a number of battery pulls (creature of habit) and nothing has been deleted.

Originally Posted by jlevy73

I have done a number of battery pulls (creature of habit) and nothing has been deleted.

I havent done a number of them but I've done 2 since I got my ERIS...It does not delete anything..

That's what I read...so just passing on...I wonder if there is an additional step or two to do a hard reset...as the hard reset is what does the reset. Here is a quote from the manual:

10.4 Resetting the Phone

Resetting the phone deletes all data, including downloaded
applications, and resets the phone back to its initial state—the state
before you turned on the phone for the first time.
Important Make sure to back up important data you have on the phone
before you reset your phone.

To reset the phone
1. Press HOME > MENU, then tap Settings > Security > Factory data
reset.
2. On the Factory data reset screen, tap Reset phone and then tap
Erase everything.
To reset the phone using phone buttons
1. With the phone turned off, press and hold the VOLUME DOWN
and SEND buttons
2. Press the END/POWER button. You will see a screen with 3
Android images at the bottom of the screen.
3. Follow the instructions onscreen to reset your phone.
Tip If your phone hangs or freezes, remove the battery then wait for a few
seconds, and then re-install it. After re-installing the battery, turn on the
phone.

I know this doesn't say much about a battery pull or not at all actually , but it shows how to do a data wipe/hard reset....also see my post above for memory management in android OS in regards to battery pulls

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Originally Posted by Bryan

Originally Posted by olta777

I am telling ya...this one is as good as the droid...just may be a little slower...also, check out the task killer app in the market...and YES :17: that market place is so addicting :07:

I already have all my storm games on eris (so that's like 20+)

Speaking of task killer

I was using Advanced Task killer and noticed a significant battery drain while using it. So I did some research and came across Advanced Task manager (it isn't free costs .99) but much better on battery and a ton more options

Oooo! OK, grabbing Droid from porch & canceling FedEx pickup. That may be why my battery was only lasting 4-5hrs!

Glad I looked in here tonight (although I do have a list of over 13 things I don't like about the Droid I posted earlier).

~X

Appears that eris update is rolling out tonight slowly

First Droid Eris update makes the slow OTA rollout starting tonight -- Engadget

...that means root and hero 2.0 Rom is to follow
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For those who do not want to wait for the OTA Eris update you can download it directly from the VZW link listed below. Make sure you read the directions in its entirety.

Manual Update Instructions from your PC: DROID Eris by HTC

For me, the one thing I wish they could change is the copy feature. Either i suck at it or it's really bad on the os lol. O and trying to copy a txt someone else sent... forget about it... no luck

Originally Posted by quiet1

For me, the one thing I wish they could change is the copy feature. Either i suck at it or it's really bad on the os lol. O and trying to copy a txt someone else sent... forget about it... no luck

That is correct. Copy and paste functionality is quite limited. But if that's the major concern, I would say the phone is doing pretty good

that is true...o one other thing i remember, anyone know if the phone can do Notify when receiving a txt while on call?! atleast w/ the storm it used to make a beep noise, i can't figure out how to get the phone to make any noise while i'm on a call and i receive a txt. It's gotten me in trouble a few times lol.

Originally Posted by quiet1

that is true...o one other thing i remember, anyone know if the phone can do Notify when receiving a txt while on call?! atleast w/ the storm it used to make a beep noise, i can't figure out how to get the phone to make any noise while i'm on a call and i receive a txt. It's gotten me in trouble a few times lol.

Are you connected to wifi when this happens?

I use Handcent sms and there is an option for notify while on call. Haven't checked the stock one.

Originally Posted by quiet1

that is true...o one other thing i remember, anyone know if the phone can do Notify when receiving a txt while on call?! atleast w/ the storm it used to make a beep noise, i can't figure out how to get the phone to make any noise while i'm on a call and i receive a txt. It's gotten me in trouble a few times lol.

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Originally Posted by jlevy73

Are you connected to wifi when this happens?

nope, verizon network.

Olta i've heard about that, never tried it. Guess i'm gonan try it now

It's very nice! Gives you quite a few appearance choices and all kinds of settings.

Originally Posted by quiet1

nope, verizon network.

Olta i've heard about that, never tried it. Guess i'm gonan try it now

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Just make sure when you install it, to turn off notifications for the native one to avoid doubling.
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Originally Posted by quiet1

Originally Posted by jlevy73

Are you connected to wifi when this happens?

nope, verizon network.

Olta i've heard about that, never tried it. Guess i'm gonan try it now

I'm with Olta on this. I think you'll be happy, it's a nice app.

~X

Unless I am missing something here, CDMA does not allow for more than 1 data connection at a time. So the only way one could get a text message on the phone is if they were connected to wifi. This is a limitation of CDMA and one that GSM does not have.

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Originally Posted by jlevy73

Unless I am missing something here, CDMA does not allow for more than 1 data connection at a time. So the only way one could get a text message on the phone is if they were connected to wifi. This is a limitation of CDMA and one that GSM does not have.

Actually Josh, I've had many SMS's come through while on calls but not e-mails nor MMS's with Verizon using BlackBerries, WinMo & the MotoDroid.

~X

Right x. You can receive SMS while on a call on CDma. You actually can't receive them over wifi.
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