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http://androidforums.com/motorola-d...update-motrola-droid-frg01b-update-1-2-a.html

I've been here from the beginning (check my username) I've had the G1, had the OG Droid and now the Galaxy Nexus. I've fought the good fight for years, convincing many to convert from the dreaded Iphone. This post is personal to me, in the fact that it represented what was the true catalyst to android, the Droid, its mass appeal and the beginning of moding. There has never been a forum I checked more, or relied apoun more then this one. That wait from eclair to froyo was a tough one, so much so that I decided to give it a shot and do it myself. After trial and error, the thing that pulled me through was this great community and the enormous help and feedback they gave. I love android, I love what it represents and I love Phandroid and everything it encompasses, you guys have kept me entertained and informed for almost 4 years now. Thanks you for all your dedication!
 
When I read the contest this is absolutely the first thread that popped into my mind. The Galaxy Nexus was one of the most hyped up phones of the past year, excluding the SGSIII but this was before that existed.


Every single day I would come visit Android Forums and catch up on the latest release date rumors. The newest rumors of what we should expect and so much more. I teased my self day after day about how revolutionary and awesome this new device would be. Everyone in the thread was so interested in what was going to be the "Galaxy Nexus". These types of things excite the hell out of me and I could not wait to get my hands on one.

One very sad thing we talked about was the possibility of this device coming to Verizon. Little did we know it was planned all along. I believe we figured that information out early in the thread through.

I was showing friends leaked images, leaked specs and so much more. Like na-na-na-na when this thing comes out I'm first in line with my upgrade. What felt like the longest wait ever had finally commenced and before even going to work on release day I walked into Verizon and picked up my Galaxy Nexus. Since then I have grown to love the device more and more. I can't even imagine having another phone. Everything this thread led up to was so worth the torturous wait that we had all went through.

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Now I am excited as hell for Jelly Bean to come out and make even better use of my dual-core GNex. The SGSIII is a nice phone and all but who needs all that processing power for a handheld device. My phone is super fast and now with project butter it will be so buttery smooth making everyone else sooo jealous. I also plan to pick up a Nexus 7. I really like the size and the fact that it's a nexus.

Good luck everyone!
 
EVO 4G - All Things Root Rooting, ROMS, Overclocking, etc.

Internet searching on rooting brought me to this post, introduced me to Phandroid - AndroidForums.com, xda developers and so much more. This post took me over the edge from wannabe rooted to rooted and beyond. I go back to it from time to time to make sense of something I'm not sure of or what I need to do. It provided the most in-depth detail for a beginner/neophyte rooter/geek like me. It got me to looking as to what "ota" and many other terms that are used in this forum mean. I usually avoid anything titled "Dummies" (hate that series name) and prefer the term the O Reilly book series uses, "the missing manual." There is so much out there about rooting but this was for me, "the missing manual" for beginners and a real introduction to a new Android world. Thanks to ocnbrze for compiling so much information and the many other contributors who have made my venture successful. AndroidForums.com is a great community!
 
http://androidforums.com/eris-all-things-root/503487-eris-all-things-root-guide.html

That has, hands down, got to be my favorite thread. The strange reason(s) behind that is, because it was that thread that brought me to AF, and I'm glad it did, but more so because that thread helped me avoid throwing my Eris out a window and jumping on it, possibly more than once. I believe that the creator of that thread, and all the creators of the respective threads listed there deserve credit for preventing my poor little Eris from taking a quick flight out of a high up window somewhere.
 
Let's see your "Incredible" layout (Pun Intended)

Definitely check this out! :D

The Incredible was the first Android phone I ever bought. I really love the open nature of the platform and this thread just shows that with creativity and hard work, a community (Phandroid) can come up with great ideas and awesome customizations for their phones.

After I read through the entire thread I was inspired to create my own layout. I got to work and after about 20 hours my layout was ready. I linked to my specific my post showing the layout and how I designed it.

Since then, I have made a couple other layouts and have been heavily involved in rooting, optimization, etc. I give all credit to Phandroid and the forums for making me take an interest!
 
It was a tough choice but I will choose:
http://androidforums.com/htc-evo-4g-lte/554045-user-reviews-htc-evo-4g-lte-first-impressions-7.html

I chose this thread/post because it represents a significant milestone in the evolution of Android, phandroid, and androidforums:

- This thread actually highlights rational and logical reviews of two of the greatest phones in Android history (HTC One X series VS Samsung Galaxy S III) without fanboyism. It is symbolic to me in that not only Android has matured, but also the users and their concerns. While reading you can sense the tone of genuine caring people trying to help others out.

- Previous Android phones were always debated against iPhone. Now the biggest debate is between two high end Android phones that Apple tried to ban and slow down with litigation.


I also want to note that Chris Chavez gave me the courage to root my first Android phone (HTC Evo 4G). I've been visiting phandroid for awhile but didn't learn about the vast resources androidforums would provide if it wasn't for Chris and his youtube videos (this was before he joined phandroid). Thanks dude.
 
shadowfission said:
***Official HTC Incredible Thread***

This thread spanned months of anticipation, rumors, leaks, and excitement over what turned out to be an amazing phone. Also, it really fostered a sense of community here on AF. Finally, going back and looking at this has made me miss all the "insider" leaks which came about during the wait, since we really aren't seeing those anymore with the heightened security and secrecy.

Oh the good ol' days. ;)
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I was going to post this thread, but you beat me to it. Man those were good times. Instead I'll pick this one...

http://androidforums.com/htc-droid-incredible/67387-1st-6-conf-date-ordered-order-status.html

We were going crazy looking for every bit of information we could get, the anticipation was killing us. This was my first Android phone and first smartphone in general, so it was particularly exciting. I still have it and I don't plan on selling it since it isn't worth much now and I spent $300 for it new. At the time I had no idea a phone like this would still be so useful today even when it isn't activated (MP3 player/internet/navigation etc), all my old feature phones would start to get frustrating to use after about 6 months, and I'd be dying for an upgrade, but the Incredible was a great phone.
 
http://androidforums.com/faqs/450904-rooting-best-practices.html
Many of us root our phones.In and of itself, root only gives you access to secured parts of the phone, just like if you're using using Windows and you have to click that little Run As Administrator prompt. Basically it's a system developed a long while back that keeps the regular day to day operations from being able to have too negative an impact on the rest of the system.

The positive thing about root is everything it then allows you to do further on down the line including custom apps, configurations and even OS'.

This guide is very beneficial to those new to the world of rooting and those who want to learn.This gives them the basic precautions they should take.These are very important.Otherwise they could result in the bricking of the phone,i.e.turning of the phone from a full fledged multimedia device to an over-expensive paperweight on your table!!!!!!
 
http://androidforums.com/android-lounge/5349-help-us-help-you-your-problem.html?highlight=android

My entry into this contest. While this post isn't exactly active anymore, it was great see individuals helping each other out. Rather than a post which helps everybody (an issue that many people are having), for those with specific problems and cannot find a solution, it's threads like these that us amateurs need.

Hopefully threads like these where experienced users can gather and help out the ones with little problems are just as visible as threads that can help many users at once; we gotta look after the minority too! Let's bring attention to the smaller problems in order help increase everyone's enjoyment of Android :D
 
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