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[JonC]

Galaxy S first batch is 2.1, can upgrade to 2.2, later batch is 2.2.


The interface is because Samsung introduces its own TouchWiz User Interface (UI).

HTC also has its own UI.

The original Google UI only the Nexus has it.

[TREX8]

KSP:

TREX8:

[quote=\"KSP\"]
Is yours running on Android 2.1 (Eclair), Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) or Android 3.0 (Honeycomb)? Mine is Android 2.2 (Froyo). The interface looks quite different from mine.
But i think u can change the widget for calendar to see this.

KSP, I am lost. Not sure which Android although Froyo sounds familiar (read it in the instruction manual). But don't understand the part on changing the widget for calender.

I've checked the settings on calendar and the items there specifies how I want the calender to be viewed (eg. whether by month, by date, first day of the week, set alarms and notifications etc). Nothing about how to display it on the very first page.

Now, to access calender, I need to unlock the screen, which will display the apps icons, click on calender.

Not sure this is the solution but can try the daily briefing.

To check the version - go to Settings then About Phone then Software Information.[/quote]Mine is model GT0I9003, Froyo, firmware 2.2.1

Have already set up the daily briefing previously but it still boils down to having to tap on Calendar and/or Daily Briefing before seeing the daily schedule. But it's ok. Humans are creatures of habit - starting to get use to it now.

[BigDevil]

@TREX8


I think what you wanted to do is to add the calendar widget onto your home screen. Now I'm not sure about Samsung phone, but I guess most Android should work the same way.

On your home screen, touch any empty space until a screen similar to the one below appears
http://postimage.org/image/fgt9gu78/

Tap on Widgets

Scroll down to look for the Calendar widget.
http://postimage.org/image/fgux06p0/

Choose the format you like (month view, or day view) and tap OK. Your calendar widget should be displayed on the screen.
http://postimage.org/image/fgwkjj6s/ http://postimage.org/image/fgpye57o/

If you don't like the stock Calendar widget that came with your phone, you can always download more from Android Market.

[JonC]

Galaxy S Android Version

http://postimage.org/image/2tmt6hjc4/

Home Screens
http://postimage.org/image/2dg7rlwck/ http://postimage.org/image/1p7jw4h50/ http://postimage.org/image/l8n4qw9w/

TouchWiz
http://postimage.org/image/2to06gk6c/ http://postimage.org/image/la41y02s/ http://postimage.org/image/2to8g5an8/

[TREX8]

Thank you KSP, BigDevil and JonC, thanks for the pics and the info about widgets. I didn’t know what widgets are and that I can add them to the first page.


So now I have added a date and time stamp, my calendar (yeah! finally on the first page) and icons of some apps that I use frequently. So happy!

With the help of the 3G data tracker, I realise that downloading emails and reading news from the internet doesn’t take up much of my monthly quota of 12 GB. So been reading and checking my emails when waiting for kids.

My next "project" will be to download Chinese ebooks.

[lostbunny]

Anyone uses the Sony Ericsson smartphone? Is it good? I m undecided whether to get iphone or the Sony Ericsson one as I love Sony’s camera.

[JonC]

Chinese eBooks

http://postimage.org/image/2yn9dgr38/

[TREX8]

JonC:

Chinese eBooks

http://postimage.org/image/2yn9dgr38/

Can share with me where to look for and how to download to adiko ebook reader? Or do I need to install some other ebook reader apps?

I've searched for free chinese ebooks on the internet and didn't know how to proceed so that I can read these ebooks from my android phone. Those from adiko app are all English books.

I've also come across this link from nlb (http://eresources.nlb.gov.sg/browse.aspx?browse_by=Type) but need to download the apabi reader. But I suppose this is for user to read using the computer and not android phone?

[KSP]

How to install third-party apps on Android?


http://asia.cnet.com/how-to-install-third-party-apps-on-android-62208097.htm

With the arrival of Amazon's App Store, Android users have a new way to get their app and game fix. But while it is--overnight--the best known alternative app store, it's by no means the first. Third-party Android app stores such as AndAppStore, SlideMe, Handango, and GetJar and game developers such as Gameloft have been peddling their wares outside of the Android Market for some time now.

Additionally, smaller developers often offer alpha or beta versions of upcoming apps, while hackers and enthusiasts will sometimes make useful applets available to the Android community on forums and blogs. There are plenty of places to get your app fix outside of the official Android Market, but there's just one hoop you'll have to jump through first. Most Android devices don't allow the installation of apps from what Google refers to as \"unknown sources.\"

Fortunately, it's usually very easy to enable this functionality. We outline the process in the video above, but here's the abridged version:
•Simply pop over to your phone's Settings menu (usually found by hitting the menu button from the home screen) and tap the option for Applications.
•You should see an option that says \"Unknown sources.\" Fill the check box next to it, then click OK on the resulting popup alert.

You should now be able to install apps that you download from the Amazon App Store, from your alternative app store of choice, or from your favorite Android enthusiast forum. Amazon should handle the installation automatically, but from other sources you may have to download and launch the app's Android Package (APK) file yourself.

Unfortunately, not all Android devices will offer this option. Most notoriously, devices offered by wireless carrier AT&T have locked users out of enabling unknown sources. You can get around this restriction by rooting your phone, but that's the subject of another How to.

Via Android Atlas

[KSP]

lostbunny:

Anyone uses the Sony Ericsson smartphone? Is it good? I m undecided whether to get iphone or the Sony Ericsson one as I love Sony's camera.

Check this out.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc powered by Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
plus clear 4.2\" multi-touch Reality display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine
with HDMI output

Review from the expert http://asia.cnet.com/product/sony-ericsson-xperia-arc-45381058.htm

Phone spec http://asia.cnet.com/product/sony-ericsson-xperia-arc_specs-45381058.htm

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