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== Software problems == | == Software problems == | ||
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=532419 - how to root (and use different ROMs) for the Rogers Dream (and Magic). | http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=532419 - how to root (and use different ROMs) for the Rogers Dream (and Magic). | ||
"Official" support is still an issue, individuals are forced to operate in a grey zone (eg if features for rooted phones require support Rogers support, such as visual voicemail type systems),although Rogers has stated any device can be used with their voice/data plans. | |||
=== Enabling the soft keyboard === | === Enabling the soft keyboard === | ||
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=== Adoption rate in Canada === | === Adoption rate in Canada === | ||
With the hype and consumer focus of iPhone and Pre, not many Android devices may have been sold by Rogers. This leads to a situation where consumers don't have much influence on the provider. The device being | With the hype and consumer focus of iPhone and Pre, not many Android devices may have been sold by Rogers. This leads to a situation where consumers don't have much influence on the provider. The device being "open source" is a mitigation, and Rogers has used the word "open" in their promotion, though it is unclear the degree third party firmware versions and enhancements will be supported or tolerated. | ||
== Hardware problems == | == Hardware problems == | ||
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=== Camera quality === | === Camera quality === | ||
Although the camera is 3.2mp autofocus, the quality is very low. Images have poor contrast, colour quality, and low light performance is non existent. Focus problems can be to some degree resolved using SnapPhoto. SnapPhoto is available in a basic free version, and a $0.99 | Although the camera is 3.2mp autofocus, the quality is very low. Images have poor contrast, colour quality, and low light performance is non existent. Focus problems can be to some degree resolved using SnapPhoto. SnapPhoto is available in a basic free version, and a $0.99 "Pro" version (not available in Canada yet). | ||
=== Headphone adapter === | === Headphone adapter === | ||
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Several 2200/2300mah third party batteries are available. Unfortunately, this makes the device rather [http://www.fommy.com/view-full-page.asp?skuno=82277 clunky], and most skins and cases will not fit. At least we can swap the battery. ;) | Several 2200/2300mah third party batteries are available. Unfortunately, this makes the device rather [http://www.fommy.com/view-full-page.asp?skuno=82277 clunky], and most skins and cases will not fit. At least we can swap the battery. ;) | ||
http://androidcommunity.com/forums/f41/anyone-used-the-cameron-sino-2200mah-battery-18439/ - | http://androidcommunity.com/forums/f41/anyone-used-the-cameron-sino-2200mah-battery-18439/ - "50 hours continual use before battery died in first cycle. Heavy browser use, light calling and text, medium GPS/Maps, games." | ||
=== No light sensor === | === No light sensor === | ||
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== Links == | == Links == | ||
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=438444& | http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=438444&page=12 - G1 tips & tricks | ||
[[Category:Android]] | [[Category:Android]] | ||