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Replace "Google Mail" Application

Is this at all possible? I still want to have my contacts, etc updated but I feel the interface is somewhat primitive!

Replace with what?

An alternative ...
K9 Mail maybe or better ...

You can't "replace" it you just start using something else.

Are there even Amy advantages to using the gmail app?
Any suggestions on alternatives? K9 Any good?

Ah gmail will be the best gmail tool you will find on the android lol. You don't mean Email tool? Do you use Gmail??

Yeah I maent the GMail application (it refers to itself as "Google Mail"). I'll just have to bear with it then till they upgrade it . I am though over the moon with the device the text input ROCKS! I do have a list of applications I need suggestions on though ... I'm used to the following on Windows Phoen so I need an Android variation ...
G-Alarm - A Comprehensive alarm application
G-Profile - easily change my profiles from night, work, home, etc, this would be great as a widget
Task Facade - A general task manager that will show all my running applications and let me close/switch
Wake On Text/Email/etc - As it says ... and stay awake until message has been read!
Lock Without using Power button - easy ...
That's about it for now

O and O said:
Is this at all possible? I still want to have my contacts, etc updated but I feel the interface is somewhat primitive!
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I know what you mean about the GMail app, if it's the same as in Android 1.6.. Ugly, flat and boring interface. Some customisation or nice animation wouldn't go amiss. I think the problem is that the Android team at Google don't really view the product UI as a whole, but instead as a load of separate modules that they can just chuck together. No time to make the GMail app look nicer for 2.1? No worries, just stick it out as it is. Media player still the worst/most basic there is? We'll worry about it another time, just stick it in, as is.
Depending on what you've come from, Android can seem amazing, or quite basic in it's vanilla form. I realise the intention is for manufacturers to add their own custom touches to the OS, like HTC have with Sense, and Motorola have with MOTOBlur. But really I think Google should be applying a bit more spit and polish to it's own core apps - the ones that come installed on all/most Android phones, and won't be messed with by handset manufacturers.
By this I mean GMail, Maps, Market, Browser, Gallery etc. Some of these are pretty good efforts (Browser), while others leave a lot to be desired compared to those found on other types of (non-Android) handsets.
I realise that they have to code for the lowest common denominator (low-end handsets) and not every handset can have a 1ghz Snapdragon in it, but I also feel that they are failing Android a little bit, by not ensuring the the latest hardware is taken advantage of in it's latest OS.
How hard would it be to tart up the GMail interface a little bit, while still keeping the same functionality? Not hard.
I know Android is about power and flexibility - don't like the Google way, then design or just install some other developers app instead. And that's great, but I really think there's something to be said for making sure your core experience is great, not just ok.
Disclaimer: I am basing this opinion on my experiences of Android 1.1, 1.5, 1.6 and 2.0 (2.0 admittedly is limited, since I do not own my own phone with Eclair yet, just flashed custom ROMs).
Feel free to flame away - I may flame myself when my Desire turns up by 1pm today, and I realise I'm tallking a load of BS when I'm presented the all singing, all dancing, beautifully animated new 2.1 apps from Google! But I doubt it...
BTW, don't get me wrong - I love Android, and I would not consider buying any other type of phone!

Why use the gmail application? I'm using the native email application and it works fine with gmail, lets me move all my mail to archive etc, receives it when its received (through push i think) and there is no reason why i would wantto use the local gmail application. In fact. It hasnt even been loaded up. lol

So I don't actually "have" to use th GMail application? I can just add the GMail account on Exchange/ActiveSync on the mail application? Sounds like a good idea! What are the disadvantages?
Any advice on the other applications I wanted?

O and O said:
So I don't actually "have" to use th GMail application? I can just add the GMail account on Exchange/ActiveSync on the mail application? Sounds like a good idea! What are the disadvantages?
Any advice on the other applications I wanted?
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Go in the Gmail application, settings, disable notifications.
You've pretty much turned off the Gmail Applcation then. Start using the other mail application or download one off the marketl.
I will give you some suggestions for your apps when I have time.

brummiesteven said:
Go in the Gmail application, settings, disable notifications.
You've pretty much turned off the Gmail Applcation then. Start using the other mail application or download one off the marketl.
I will give you some suggestions for your apps when I have time.
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THANKS! I was kind of pissed when I notced you couldn't send bbc emails with GMail app ... madness ...
Is there a way to have a Gmail, Google Apps and Exchange all on the same device? Also does the mail app use IMAP idle I don't want to drain the battery by checking mail every minute ...

What uses more battery, gmail app or using HTC Mail to check for messages every half an hour?

Likely mail as GMail is push.

O and O said:
THANKS! I was kind of pissed when I notced you couldn't send bbc emails with GMail app ... madness ...
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BBC emails? Do you mean BCC? If so, you can.
Regards,
Dave

foxmeister said:
BBC emails? Do you mean BCC? If so, you can.
Regards,
Dave
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Just noticed it under menu ...
My bad ...
Still, I have a list of applications that I need asap .

So far, I've not found anything that even comes close to Galarm in terms of quality. I'm using Gentle Alarm though, which is really good compared to most other alarm apps for android.
Check out a program called Locale. That's meant to be really good for profiles and even does it location based
EDIT: Don't use a task manager, it's not good for your phone! There's an article that was posted up on here about the way android works, you don't need to kill tasks and reboot, etc. like you did with WinMo.

jamiepyrite said:
EDIT: Don't use a task manager, it's not good for your phone! There's an article that was posted up on here about the way android works, you don't need to kill tasks and reboot, etc. like you did with WinMo.
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Fair does but how do I see the apps running in the background or what's an easy way to switch between apps?
I've heard of this "locale" before, seems to be very popular!

hold the Home button and it brings up a little task switcher, similar to Alt+Tab on a PC

Thank you! Goodbye, Advanced Task Killer!

Thinking about moving to android, few questions...

Im thinking about moving from WinMo to Android. If you could help me with few questions...
I dont use any Google services, no gmail as I rather use myowndomain.com... I want to sync with Outlook via usb (bluetooth, yeah maybe but usb would be better); contacts, calendar and tasks... Is there good sync software out there?
The main reason for me to have a smartphone for a cell phone, is so I dont need always have a laptop with me. This brings me to opening and editing office apps; I found "Documents to Go" that seems to be OK, anyone using it?
To me its also important to automatically sync folders while syncing with Outlook, any good programs for that? Ive been using MobSync with WinMo and I guess it could work with this too? I found also Microsoft SyncToy, never tried it though...
Can I get my tasks listed on Android today screen like on WinMo? I need to have be reminded of my tasks, otherwise I would spend ½ of my day reading at XDA and not doing any of the things Im supposed to do...
Any comments and help is appreciated... Thanks!

Loco5150 said:
Im thinking about moving from WinMo to Android. If you could help me with few questions...
I dont use any Google services, no gmail as I rather use myowndomain.com... I want to sync with Outlook via usb (bluetooth, yeah maybe but usb would be better); contacts, calendar and tasks... Is there good sync software out there?
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HTC Sync comes with the phone, I also had some contacts stored on my company mail but I've started migrating to gmail because the really really neat integration and extremely useful features.
Loco5150 said:
The main reason for me to have a smartphone for a cell phone, is so I dont need always have a laptop with me. This brings me to opening and editing office apps; I found "Documents to Go" that seems to be OK, anyone using it?
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I don't use any software for editing just for opening the docs on my smartphone so I can't help you here but I'm fairly sure you can
Loco5150 said:
To me its also important to automatically sync folders while syncing with Outlook, any good programs for that? Ive been using MobSync with WinMo and I guess it could work with this too? I found also Microsoft SyncToy, never tried it though...
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Again I'm more hands on with the storage so I don't sync folders maybe someone else can help you here...
Loco5150 said:
Can I get my tasks listed on Android today screen like on WinMo? I need to have be reminded of my tasks, otherwise I would spend ½ of my day reading at XDA and not doing any of the things Im supposed to do...
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Yes you can, there are vagarious free apps on the market that even offer feature widgets/notes for the screens

Hi there!
Did you already buy a Desire? I've used winmob before and you sound like you're totally schooled at Outlook with usb sync. HTC has exchange service support and you can sync through usb, It was long time ago since I ever used active sync but a friend of mine use it on Desire and he was not satisfied.
There is calendarpad that can show on start screen as activities or regular day view. Editing documents are thought to be done through Google docs as it is thought to be faster than a full scale office program on the phone. You can other wise get quick office premium for editing offline.
Sent from my HTC Desire using XDA App

Loco5150 said:
The main reason for me to have a smartphone for a cell phone, is so I dont need always have a laptop with me. This brings me to opening and editing office apps; I found "Documents to Go" that seems to be OK, anyone using it?
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yep, documents to go has such functionality:

Loco5150 said:
I dont use any Google services, no gmail as I rather use myowndomain.com...
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Have you thought about using Google Apps for Domains, so that you can use your own domain with Google services?
Regards,
Dave

a few basic questions about desire

1)is the delay in the ringing for incoming calls like there is with earlier htc phones(such as my touch hd)
2)to move music/videos etc from pc to phone is it still as simple as draging and dropping?
3)where can you get paid/free apps such as copilot etc?
4)does the desire still have widows programs such as word, rss hub etc?

dazzzdelux said:
1)is the delay in the ringing for incoming calls like there is with earlier htc phones(such as my touch hd)
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Not sure what you mean here?
2)to move music/videos etc from pc to phone is it still as simple as draging and dropping?
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Yes, or you can use an application like DoubleTwist to sync for you.
3)where can you get paid/free apps such as copilot etc?
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The Android Market application on the phone - at the very least you'll see free apps, but visibility of paid apps depends on whether or not they are available in your region.
4)does the desire still have widows programs such as word, rss hub etc?
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The Desire is not a Windows phone, and does not run any windows mobile applications. However, there are normally analogous Android apps to perform most tasks you require - for example, if you want to read/write MS Office files, there is DocumentsToGo and other similar applications.
Regards,
Dave

foxmeister said:
Not sure what you mean here?
Dave
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when i call my touch hd from another phone there is a big delay in actual ring time.
so the caller would here the phone ringing a few seconds before the htc would actually start ringing ( this is just with personalised ringtones / mp3s etc)
foxmeister said:
Not sure what you mean here?
The Desire is not a Windows phone, and does not run any windows mobile applications. However, there are normally analogous Android apps to perform most tasks you require - for example, if you want to read/write MS Office files, there is DocumentsToGo and other similar applications.
Regards,
Dave
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does it have somekind of rss hub where i can download podcasts like the best of the chris moyles show etc?

1. I havent noticed any delay on my custom ringtones so I assume there is no such bug on the Desire..
2. Foxmeister exactly answered your second question.
3. Depending on where you live you may or may not see any of the paid apps offered on the market. But rest assured that the full version of Copilot cannot be obtained for free from the Android Market.. as for other means of obtaining it.. i would refer from talking about it here...
4. There is an app which came pre-loaded on my Desire which could open Word, Excel and PDF files called Quickoffice. You cannot edit the documents with it though.. Thats why I've got OfficeSuite and I can do whatever I please with the documents.

it seems like this phone has got alot more complicated to use compared to the touch HD and the iphone.
for example. to put themes on the touch hd it was just a case of downloading a .cab and clicking install. from what ive read so far it seems much more complicated on the desire.
also for downloading/listening to podcasts you could just use rss hub, i havnt been able to find similar for the desire

Having never used RSS Hub, I couldn't say, but there are plenty of RSS readers for Android. A quick google returned this one, which seems to do what you want. Given the age of the review, I guess there are many more by now.
Regards,
Dave

[R] Apps we need in the marketplace that I would pay for

Short list for now, but people should add... Maybe give the devs some ideas of stuff to make and submit.
1. Comm Manager - I hate having to goto 5 spots to turn stuff off and on when i dont need it. (3g while at home with my wi-fi, no thanks)
2. Ring Profile - Like NightMode or WorkMode... nice and quick to swap out Tones and Volume levels.
If there is any dev that would like to pick my brain on features and stuff, feel free to PM me.
Everyone else submit your thoughts and ideas...

I would lik an easy to use SMS backup, or record to calendar utility.

I could definitely use a tile that toggles the data connection ON and OFF with a single click. The same goes for the WiFi connection.

Yes - +1 for a live tile to toggle wifi on/off
Also, some kind of 'handsfree' app that will set the phone to auto answer calls and turn on speaker phone (for use in car etc)

SSH client...

Wish List for Apps
1. WP7 Taks List that syncs with Outlook Task
2. File Explorer app that allows me to manual copy files into WP7 or out from WP7, nevermind if it's a separate storage aread away for the system stuff, i just need to use some of the 16GB hanging on the phone that I can use easily...
3. Any App that allows me to read right managed emails...

1. tcpmp player and the ability to add .avi files so I don't have to convert them. (if there is a way to play them without converting please let me know, I download a lot of tv shows through graboid and like to watch them on my phone.
2. psx emulator with bt syncing capability to either a wii remote or ps3 remote.
3. phone number blocking program

Multimessenger (ICQ, JABBER, Live!)

I would like a call manager program like Magicall for WM6. It filters phone calls and SMS's through a user-defined rule set. Not sure if WP7 is even capable of this yet, given the multitasking setup it currently has.

FSB said:
I would lik an easy to use SMS backup, or record to calendar utility.
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I second this man. Also a port of CallCalendar and something to record calls.

We are getting some nice ideas going, just hoping we have some devs reading this that would be willing to tackle these requests and make some people happy (and some cash for the effort)

some of these aren't possible on the platform yet, but keep them coming

ckacey said:
some of these aren't possible on the platform yet, but keep them coming
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figured as much, but wanted to start some kinda list and get the ball rollin.
Thanks for response, we now know there is some dev intetest.

Birki69 said:
Multimessenger (ICQ, JABBER, Live!)
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2nd the multi messenger.. such as a real live msn messenger that works like the pc version or FRING(fantastic on the android).
--Notifications to the tile and lock screen would be bonus
Definitely waiting for Mint app for windows phone 7.

carlonalls said:
2nd the multi messenger.. such as a real live msn messenger that works like the pc version or FRING(fantastic on the android).
--Notifications to the tile and lock screen would be bonus
Definitely waiting for Mint app for windows phone 7.
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if fring is on your list, it doesnt hurt to shoot thier support email address the question of if they are workin on one.

Can anyone say Myphone.

diego1985 said:
Can anyone say Myphone.
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I thought this functionality was included for WP7 in the Windows Live services ?

Tune-in radio!

I would gladly pay for a data counter to keep track of my mobile data usage

most wanted apps for wp7
Coreplayer, MIRC, a file manager, video news feeds, FLASH for IExp....
for starters...

[MOD] Some System-Apks which should be optimised. First one Email.apk!

Well I hate the fact that the new Email-Apk let you just sync back 1 month. So I modded it to 100 days. Maybe I could improve it even more but first I want to mod some other Apps (especially System-Apps) which annoy me.
Feel free to post your wishes and I'll look what I can do for you (and me of course )
I have a list of things that annoy me and I'll try to change them.
Email.apk: Sync (at least 3 months)
Browser.apk: at least the useragent feature
Camera.apk: Mute the sounds. (I think someone already did that). Some other options like no ISO or so.
FmRadio: To listen to the radio without a headphone (I know the headphones are the antenna but maybe it goes anyway if you're outside and have a good reception.
MusicPlayer: hmmm
SamsungWidget_News: Other languages
TouchWiz30Launcher: .....
Note: You need ROOT to install Systemapps (well not install but copy them into /system/app or push it with adb)

I have the problem, that the vibration notification is very short. When I have it in my pocket I don't realize that a mail is coming. The gmail app has a much longer vibration notification. Is this possible to change?
Thanks!!!

Do you think it's possible to mod the stock Samsung email.apk to use a client certificate (personal certificate in .pfx or .p12 -format)?
I need this for my work email but I like the stock Samsung email client, so I rather not install any third party client.
Also disabling Exchange policy enforcement would be nice.

CroSladi said:
Well I hate the fact that the new Email-Apk let you just sync back 1 month. So I modded it to 100 days. Maybe I could improve it even more but first I want to mod some other Apps (especially System-Apps) which annoy me.
Feel free to post your wishes and I'll look what I can do for you (and me of course )
I have a list of things that annoy me and I'll try to change them.
Email.apk: Sync (at least 3 months)
Browser.apk: at least the useragent feature
Camera.apk: Mute the sounds. (I think someone already did that). Some other options like no ISO or so.
FmRadio: To listen to the radio without a headphone (I know the headphones are the antenna but maybe it goes anyway if you're outside and have a good reception.
MusicPlayer: hmmm
SamsungWidget_News: Other languages
TouchWiz30Launcher: .....
Note: You need ROOT to install Systemapps (well not install but copy them into /system/app or push it with adb)
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Are you able to make it so we can use third party keyboards in the email widget.

Best01 said:
Are you able to make it so we can use third party keyboards in the email widget.
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+1 this would be huge. Major annoyance.

1) touchwizard alphabetical order of icons. This is a big hack.
2) no increasing ringtone

CroSladi said:
Well I hate the fact that the new Email-Apk let you just sync back 1 month. So I modded it to 100 days. Maybe I could improve it even more but first I want to mod some other Apps (especially System-Apps) which annoy me.
Feel free to post your wishes and I'll look what I can do for you (and me of course )
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Is it possible to modify the app to sync all messages?

email sync all-time
cannaertsb said:
Is it possible to modify the app to sync all messages?
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+1 on this, I need it too for my work, longterm projects.
EJ

mickliq said:
+1 this would be huge. Major annoyance.
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I tried a few keyboards and found this problem. I saw on one of the vendors forums that he was looking into this. He found that Samsung used something non standard which caused the issue. I recall a beta from the vendor showing progress as the dictionary worked, but things like auto full stop still didn't. Sorry, can't recall the products name right now that showed the progress on the problem.

Smart keyboard pro is the keyboard your talking about. Its got prediction but not the other items as u said. Major annoyance.

Is it possible to let the email.apk automaticly download attached pictures?

acer73 said:
1) touchwizard alphabetical order of icons. This is a big hack.
2) no increasing ringtone
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Yep, that increasing ringtone is annoying...

Browser.apk
- as stated the useragent
- enable download unsupported files like .zip
- if possible text fit to screen when pinch to zoom
That would be awesome!

cannaertsb said:
Is it possible to modify the app to sync all messages?
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Solution is to set up your email account manually, than you can sellect "all".

cannaertsb said:
Is it possible to modify the app to sync all messages?
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+1. Sync all

For browser: give us back the dots. If I recall correctly, in KE7 there were some dots that displayed the amount of opened windows, right? I want them back. ;-;

Many thanks to you.
You re my Hero (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=16350377#post16350377)
May you explain me how you succed in modifying this app please? Sorry for this request...
+1 for the attachments (picture or else).
There is another improvment that could be made. I m really a fan of the social hub but the facebook do not show the pictures posted by friends while facebook app did it. But it should be more complex!

The Apk finally did not work on my SGS2. Sevral force closed.
(original apk and odex removed)

Browser with useragent option http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1197496

CroSladi said:
Well I hate the fact that the new Email-Apk let you just sync back 1 month. So I modded it to 100 days. Maybe I could improve it even more but first I want to mod some other Apps (especially System-Apps) which annoy me.
Feel free to post your wishes and I'll look what I can do for you (and me of course )
I have a list of things that annoy me and I'll try to change them.
Email.apk: Sync (at least 3 months)
Browser.apk: at least the useragent feature
Camera.apk: Mute the sounds. (I think someone already did that). Some other options like no ISO or so.
FmRadio: To listen to the radio without a headphone (I know the headphones are the antenna but maybe it goes anyway if you're outside and have a good reception.
MusicPlayer: hmmm
SamsungWidget_News: Other languages
TouchWiz30Launcher: .....
Note: You need ROOT to install Systemapps (well not install but copy them into /system/app or push it with adb)
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Request items for email.apk if possible, I'm sure there are many folks out there that would love the enhancement.
1 include bypassed exchange policy.
2 mod to allow multiple select and deletion upon search items.
Not sure if these are possible, as I haven't seen too many enhancement base off stock apps.
Thanks
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