Switching to Android (HTC One X)

[M. Malone]

I have had iPhone 4 since its launch and was blown away by initial impressions of the HTC one X(hox ). I was so impressed that I went ahead and bought the intl version for full price, rather than waiting for the att version. But within a week, I put it on craigslist and sold it a couple of days ago ( it took me about 2 weeks to sell the phone ) I am disappointed that I had to sell it off but I could not just stand the numerous issues I had with the phone.

1. Constant crashes and reboots

2.Multitasking

3.Bluetooth

4.shipped software and update

5.smoothness and transitions of the OS

5.Sense

all this being said, the plethora of google apps were great! maps, currents , reader, google + ... Android is feature rich. This is why I have always wanted to own an android device. But the OEMs keep disappointing me.
some +'s in hox: stunning display, beautiful design(although they screwed up the back camera ,imho ) and awesome camera app/features.

I hope Apple comes up with a 4 inch display this year and sticks to it. For people who want 3.5" , they can get 4s. I'll upgrade to the iPhone 5, skip the 5s , and then get the 6.... I'm too much set in iOS ways and it fits my needs best. I realized this when I went to try android for a couple of weeks

Hi raam89,

I too purchased the international quad core version. I can tell you that I haven't experienced all software problems you mentioned, I havent tested bluetooth yet. But This is as of last week with the latest update. I would assume the updates addressed some serious issues as you have mentioned.

I also agree that the back camera is terrible, it stick out too far and I'm always worried to scratch up the lens when laying it on a table.

yes apple is falling behind with iOS.

yes, you will regret it when iOS 6 comes out soon.

That will be great, I do hope iOS 6 becomes better than what Android is. Development should never stop, I'll be the fan of who makes the better product.

I agree. This competition is great. I've got an upgrade in November and by then the next iphone should be out along with Windows 8 phones and the latest androids. Should be some really nice phones available.

+1

nothing better than lots of awesome choices!

It's a great phone. I have always had both a iPhone and a android phone (htc one x and gnote right now). I also have a international HOX and love it. I switch back and forth often. Best of both worlds. Be sure to grab the leaked "flipboard apk". It's great on the bigger screen.

I'll check it out later tonight!

If you ever start to get bored of your phone, root it and install a custom ROM! It's cheaper than getting a new phone, pretty much completely safe and you'll feel like you have a new phone The Android developer community come up with some pretty incredible stuff.

"it just works" applies to the latest Android phones too, imo.

Awesome! I'll consider that if I ever get bored of HTC Sense

 

[itsmemuffins]

You'll be back...they always come back

 

[DodgeV83]

If you ever start to get bored of your phone, root it and install a custom ROM! It's cheaper than getting a new phone, pretty much completely safe.

Replacing your entire OS with an unofficial one posted by a random person on a message forum is the antithesis of "completely safe".

Go to your IT department and tell them you downloaded a special cool version of Windows from a message forum and installed it on your machine, see how they react. Security is a big part of the reason Android phones aren't integrated into more corporate networks.

It's fine to say installing a new ROM is "fun", but it's irresponsible in my opinion to label it as "completely safe".

 

[Maverick713]

GO TROLL ELSEWHERE!!! God I can't stand people like you. The OP is simply sharing his experience which is the purpose of an online community. Sarcastic posts like yours just take away from everything.

Don't play moderator. Obviously they don't have an issue with his post.

there are 20 other threads with the same stuff, why not add on to one of those? and if i feel like trolling i will if the OP can tell his experience i can say what I want as well

 

[mrbutters]

Replacing your entire OS with an unofficial one posted by a random person on a message forum is the antithesis of "completely safe".

Go to your IT department and tell them you downloaded a special cool version of Windows from a message forum and installed it on your machine, see how they react. Security is a big part of the reason Android phones aren't integrated into more corporate networks.

It's fine to say installing a new ROM is "fun", but it's irresponsible in my opinion to label it as "completely safe".

LOL

About as random a person as Saurik or Chpwn...

 

[matttye]

Replacing your entire OS with an unofficial one posted by a random person on a message forum is the antithesis of "completely safe".

Go to your IT department and tell them you downloaded a special cool version of Windows from a message forum and installed it on your machine, see how they react. Security is a big part of the reason Android phones aren't integrated into more corporate networks.

It's fine to say installing a new ROM is "fun", but it's irresponsible in my opinion to label it as "completely safe".

It's almost completely safe in the sense that if anything goes wrong, you can always revert to what you had before. My phone crashed in the middle of installing a ROM once. I just flashed back to my most recent nandroid backup (rooting on Android gives you the ability to take a snapshot of your entire storage drive) and all was good..

Go and look at xda-developers.com and see how many people are asking how to fix bricked phones; hardly anyone, because it's ALMOST COMPLETELY SAFE.

You don't know what you're talking about, so don't try to discuss this.

 

[PNutts]

Unfortunately there isn't an "Other Mobile" section and I am a Mac user, this is why I'm posting here.

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It would be nice if MacRumors can make a non iPhone section to accomodate all the dedicated Mac users who decide to use something else with their Mac.

Site and forum feedback. It never hurts to ask!

 

[Gakusei]

You'll be back...they always come back

I switched to the Evo in June 2010 and just re-upped with a Galaxy Nexus a few weeks ago. Did it for work so that I wouldn't have to carry two phones, but I honestly enjoy Android more than iOS now.

 

[itsmemuffins]

I switched to the Evo in June 2010 and just re-upped with a Galaxy Nexus a few weeks ago. Did it for work so that I wouldn't have to carry two phones, but I honestly enjoy Android more than iOS now.

I've tried Android and WP7 but iOS and the iPhone have too many things that I like.

 

[Mochi Hana]

I hope you enjoy your new phone. I think Android is a decent OS; I had a Nexus One for a while.

 

[DodgeV83]

It's almost completely safe in the sense that if anything goes wrong, you can always revert to what you had before. My phone crashed in the middle of installing a ROM once. I just flashed back to my most recent nandroid backup (rooting on Android gives you the ability to take a snapshot of your entire storage drive) and all was good..

Go and look at xda-developers.com and see how many people are asking how to fix bricked phones; hardly anyone, because it's ALMOST COMPLETELY SAFE.

You don't know what you're talking about, so don't try to discuss this.

No, I'm not wrong, we're just thinking on different levels. When I say "completely safe", I am referring to Trojan Horses and Rootkits. The ramifications of identity theft, a stolen credit card, or a line of credit opened in your name, are further reaching than bricking a couple hundred dollar phone.

 

[jeffe]

Surprisingly, trojans or rootkits have not been much of a problem for the android community but I think this is a good point and it is why I always stick to open-source transparent projects such as CM9 if I'm going to flash anything. Nothing better than allowing anyone who cares the chance to review the code being used in your phone.

There can be benefits to running a rooted device if done right...such as being able to fine tune permissions and/or being notified anytime an app attempts to contact the internet or access information from your device.

It's a shame those features are are not built in to stock versions yet. Having said that - I'm running a stock galaxy nexus now and really could not be any happier.

No, I'm not wrong, we're just thinking on different levels. When I say "completely safe", I am referring to Trojan Horses and Rootkits. The ramifications of identity theft, a stolen credit card, or a line of credit opened in your name, are further reaching than bricking a couple hundred dollar phone.

 

[sectime]

I couldn't agree more, for while I am not posting about my dinner, I'd like this forum to focus more on the iPhone itself. Also, I think a separate forum would make the tone of threads like this less combative.

In any case, I hope you enjoy your new phone. I still prefer iOS, but to each their own.

Maybe if posters would act a little more mature, the tone would also change.

 

[miss.manson]

Why are you here?

Just to slam Apple?

There's a word for that isn't there?

Trololololol

 

[matttye]

No, I'm not wrong, we're just thinking on different levels. When I say "completely safe", I am referring to Trojan Horses and Rootkits. The ramifications of identity theft, a stolen credit card, or a line of credit opened in your name, are further reaching than bricking a couple hundred dollar phone.

You worry too much my cautious friend.

When there are over 800 pages in a ROMs dedicated thread and not even one person complaining about identity theft, you can be sure there's no trojan hidden in the ROM.

Developers create ROMs as a hobby and make money from donations on the side. The guy that created my ROM has made enough money to buy a Galaxy Nexus since March, so there's a financial incentive too. Not bad for a hobby

 

[DomarackiA]

Congrats on the switch, you will love the One X. Welcome to the growing group of Mac users who have abandoned the iPhone for greater technology.

I have to agree. The iPhone and iOS is really behind in features and lately insane bugs are making me want to return this iPhone 4S.

 

[efratsolo]

hey, i just lost my second iPhone and i just thinking to buy an htc one x

Hello everyone.

I know many people here will jump to defend iOS and ask why I have posted this in the iPhone section. Unfortunately there isn't an "Other Mobile" section and I am a Mac user, this is why I'm posting here.

A little about myself, I've been a Mac user since 2003, I have been part of this forum since 2004 before the iPhone boom. I am not an Apple fan. I use the Apple products I use because they are the best, if they stop being the best, I'll take my money elsewhere.

I have owned every iPhone since the first one, up until the 4S. It was always the best until recently.

2 years ago, due to work overload, I required a second mobile line, so I purchased the Nexus S to use alongside my iPhone. It was just okay, I enjoyed my iPhone much more than the Nexus S.

In December last year I purchased the Galaxy Nexus as my second phone to use alongside my iPhone 4S. After experiencing Ice Cream Sandwich, I thought to myself "wow, this is almost as good as the iOS experience".

Finally, I tried out the HTC One X 3 weeks ago and it has (in my opinion) exceeded the iOS experience entirely. It has an amazing display, decent battery life (contrary to what some reviews say), snappy processor. The build quality is phenomenal! It's plastic, but it's not "plasticy".

I have replaced my 4S with it. For the first time in 4 years I have become iOS free.

What Android has done for me is free me up from the locked down iOS system. Android is like a Jailbroken iOS device, but it's official.

Anyway, I'm still a Mac user and I do not anticipate moving to any other operating system because nothing comes close. (Maybe if the day comes when we have to jailbreak our Macs )

It would be nice if MacRumors can make a non iPhone section to accomodate all the dedicated Mac users who decide to use something else with their Mac.

the only thing is that i have macbook and i don't know if the android sync fine with the mac (as iPhone for example...)
i would be happy to here an advice!
tnx

 

[macnewbbie]

Hello everyone.

I know many people here will jump to defend iOS and ask why I have posted this in the iPhone section. Unfortunately there isn't an "Other Mobile" section and I am a Mac user, this is why I'm posting here.

A little about myself, I've been a Mac user since 2003, I have been part of this forum since 2004 before the iPhone boom. I am not an Apple fan. I use the Apple products I use because they are the best, if they stop being the best, I'll take my money elsewhere.

I have owned every iPhone since the first one, up until the 4S. It was always the best until recently.

2 years ago, due to work overload, I required a second mobile line, so I purchased the Nexus S to use alongside my iPhone. It was just okay, I enjoyed my iPhone much more than the Nexus S.

In December last year I purchased the Galaxy Nexus as my second phone to use alongside my iPhone 4S. After experiencing Ice Cream Sandwich, I thought to myself "wow, this is almost as good as the iOS experience".

Finally, I tried out the HTC One X 3 weeks ago and it has (in my opinion) exceeded the iOS experience entirely. It has an amazing display, decent battery life (contrary to what some reviews say), snappy processor. The build quality is phenomenal! It's plastic, but it's not "plasticy".

I have replaced my 4S with it. For the first time in 4 years I have become iOS free.

What Android has done for me is free me up from the locked down iOS system. Android is like a Jailbroken iOS device, but it's official.

Anyway, I'm still a Mac user and I do not anticipate moving to any other operating system because nothing comes close. (Maybe if the day comes when we have to jailbreak our Macs )

It would be nice if MacRumors can make a non iPhone section to accomodate all the dedicated Mac users who decide to use something else with their Mac.

I have a question to the OP, and others with the HTC One X, that also have experience with the iphone.

How is the keyboard on the htc one x? I had an iphone and for me it has the best keyboard with near perfect auto-correct, i was very used to it and typed fast on it. However, android keyboard always seem to have the keys to close to each other and the texting experience is not as good as the iphone, even with different keyboards.

I was thinking that with a bigger screen the htc one x would be easier to type, but the keys still seem to close together and i don't know if auto-correct is up to the iOS level.

Thanks

 

[KentuckyHouse]

I have a question to the OP, and others with the HTC One X, that also have experience with the iphone.

How is the keyboard on the htc one x? I had an iphone and for me it has the best keyboard with near perfect auto-correct, i was very used to it and typed fast on it. However, android keyboard always seem to have the keys to close to each other and the texting experience is not as good as the iphone, even with different keyboards.

I was thinking that with a bigger screen the htc one x would be easier to type, but the keys still seem to close together and i don't know if auto-correct is up to the iOS level.

Thanks

I had the One X and the One X+ for a time, so I feel I can answer this.

The keyboards were the same on both. I felt they were OK, but not quite as good or accurate as the keyboard on iOS. One of the things I've always liked about my Android phones is the haptic feedback you get when typing (I realize you can do this on a jailbroken iPhone, but it's not as nice). However, on both the One X and X+, if you were typing fast, it would miss a "beat" every few letters. This can become a bit annoying as it makes you think you missed a letter and can actually slow your typing down.

That being said, I usually change out the stock keyboard on all my Android phones in favor of the Jellybean Pro Keyboard that's on the Play Store. It's basically the AOSP/AOKP Jellybean keyboard but has GREAT auto correct and it never misses a beat when you've got haptic feedback turned on. It's also extremely accurate. I would put it right on par with the iOS keyboard as far as accuracy and speed.

I've used all the big aftermarket keyboard on Android...Swiftkey, Swipe, etc. Jellybean Keyboard Pro is the best keyboard I've ever used, hands down.

 

[macnewbbie]

I had the One X and the One X+ for a time, so I feel I can answer this.

The keyboards were the same on both. I felt they were OK, but not quite as good or accurate as the keyboard on iOS. One of the things I've always liked about my Android phones is the haptic feedback you get when typing (I realize you can do this on a jailbroken iPhone, but it's not as nice). However, on both the One X and X+, if you were typing fast, it would miss a "beat" every few letters. This can become a bit annoying as it makes you think you missed a letter and can actually slow your typing down.

That being said, I usually change out the stock keyboard on all my Android phones in favor of the Jellybean Pro Keyboard that's on the Play Store. It's basically the AOSP/AOKP Jellybean keyboard but has GREAT auto correct and it never misses a beat when you've got haptic feedback turned on. It's also extremely accurate. I would put it right on par with the iOS keyboard as far as accuracy and speed.

I've used all the big aftermarket keyboard on Android...Swiftkey, Swipe, etc. Jellybean Keyboard Pro is the best keyboard I've ever used, hands down.

Thanks for the reply and help.
That keyboard seems to have good reviews and i tested the free version now on my old android phone, a lg optimus one/p500 and it seems to have good word prediction and auto correct, but since the phone is old it has a lot of lag.
Its a good keyboard, but it still doesnt feel, or look, as good as the one on the iphone =/

You wen't back to the iphone/iOS? Im very indecisive in what OS to get on the new phone. I was used to iOS now and i don't have much experience with new version of android, but the htc one X is 130$ cheaper than the iphone on my network and the screen is bigger, but my main issue is actually picking an OS and despite having some experience with both OS (even though its an older android phone), im having a difficult time deciding if the iphone 5&iOS is worth the extra money.

But at least i know that the keyboard on the iOS is great and i have a good alternative for android.

 

[KentuckyHouse]

Thanks for the reply and help.
That keyboard seems to have good reviews and i tested the free version now on my old android phone, a lg optimus one/p500 and it seems to have good word prediction and auto correct, but since the phone is old it has a lot of lag.
Its a good keyboard, but it still doesnt feel, or look, as good as the one on the iphone =/

You wen't back to the iphone/iOS? Im very indecisive in what OS to get on the new phone. I was used to iOS now and i don't have much experience with new version of android, but the htc one X is 130$ cheaper than the iphone on my network and the screen is bigger, but my main issue is actually picking an OS and despite having some experience with both OS (even though its an older android phone), im having a difficult time deciding if the iphone 5&iOS is worth the extra money.

But at least i know that the keyboard on the iOS is great and i have a good alternative for android.

I would bet anything the lag you're seeing is due to the older phone, not the keyboard itself. I've used it on the One X, X+, Galaxy Nexus, Atrix HD, and S3 and I didn't see any lag at all. That's one of the things that sets it apart from the others I mentioned.

I've become somewhat of a cell phone obsessed person over the last year...LOL. My daily driver since last July has been, and continues to be the S3. But I also picked up a used iPhone 5 because I like having both platforms. Heck, I just sold a Lumia 920 the other day that I'd picked up to try out WP8 (it's not for me...yet).

If you look at my signature, you'll see I started with the 3GS, but once I moved to the 4S I got bored with iOS. I still love it for the smoothness and ecosystem, but I also love Android for a lot of other reasons. I try and not bash on either one unless they deserve it. Frankly, they're both great, they just have different strengths.

 

[zone23]

Replacing your entire OS with an unofficial one posted by a random person on a message forum is the antithesis of "completely safe".

Go to your IT department and tell them you downloaded a special cool version of Windows from a message forum and installed it on your machine, see how they react. Security is a big part of the reason Android phones aren't integrated into more corporate networks.

It's fine to say installing a new ROM is "fun", but it's irresponsible in my opinion to label it as "completely safe".

Thats cool and all but its XDA Developers NOT The Piratebay. Anyone who messes with Android phones at all knows about XDA.

 

[macnewbbie]

I would bet anything the lag you're seeing is due to the older phone, not the keyboard itself. I've used it on the One X, X+, Galaxy Nexus, Atrix HD, and S3 and I didn't see any lag at all. That's one of the things that sets it apart from the others I mentioned.

I've become somewhat of a cell phone obsessed person over the last year...LOL. My daily driver since last July has been, and continues to be the S3. But I also picked up a used iPhone 5 because I like having both platforms. Heck, I just sold a Lumia 920 the other day that I'd picked up to try out WP8 (it's not for me...yet).

If you look at my signature, you'll see I started with the 3GS, but once I moved to the 4S I got bored with iOS. I still love it for the smoothness and ecosystem, but I also love Android for a lot of other reasons. I try and not bash on either one unless they deserve it. Frankly, they're both great, they just have different strengths.

I see you went through quite a number of phones and different OS's.
I also believe the lag i mentioned on the keyboard was due to the p500 being and older phone like you said.

What i like most about the iOS and dislike on android, is that in iOS everything seems simpler and the interaction and the way the apps are designed is different for some reason. For some reason iOS just feels more touch friendly than android, maybe its the bigger icons or the better keyboard, i don't know but i just get that feeling from seeing android on videos and on the stores.

I do get that the regular iOS would be a bit boring, at least on the iphone because i don't find it quite as "boring" on the ipad, thats why i would always jailbreak the iphone, so i could install some tweaks and make it a bit different, but just some things since i do like to customize my phone but im not too crazy over it like i used to.

The reason im considering the htc one x (possibly the new htc one, i will have to see what my carrier does) is because since it has a powerful processor and bigger screen, im thinking that maybe the android user experience will be better and there is also a security app for android(lost android) with a huge list of interesting features that i don't think i would find on iOS and since my iphone got stolen, i really want to have to have a good security app that does more than the "find my iphone" does.

 

[KentuckyHouse]

It's definitely going to be a better experience on the One X or One than what you've had in the past. That's my opinion purely because of the newer, faster hardware.

Another app and one that I use for the security features is Lookout. You can use the free version but I use the paid ($2 a month) for the extra features. It's a great app to protect your investment.

 

[zone23]

It's definitely going to be a better experience on the One X or One than what you've had in the past. That's my opinion purely because of the newer, faster hardware.

Another app and one that I use for the security features is Lookout. You can use the free version but I use the paid ($2 a month) for the extra features. It's a great app to protect your investment.

I like cerberus because its a one time buy and it lets me lock/wipe/locate/track the device (among a long list of other things) should it get stolen or lost.