Quick Questions

sHockz · #1 (**permalink**) 11-25-2009, 10:05 AM

How does pandora work for you? Seems like the widget isnt very responsive and freezes a lot....anyone else experience this?

Also, can someone recommend a good task manager....their are like 3 apps all named "Task Manager" and a slew of other ones to pick from....so which one should I get?

Does your GPS get a good lock on your location, or does it seem to be off by several hundred feet?

nick325i · #2 (**permalink**) 11-25-2009, 10:47 AM

No comment on pandora - I don't use it.

I don't have a task manager as it is not really necessary on the android platform. I use a program called "Close Everything" if i know i need to reset and app I just go into it and click the button and reload said malfunctioning app or what not.

My GPS works great - Depends on day/cloud cover/environment. Indoor use is usually bad. I have my cellular positioning off as that is only accurate within 100 feet.

**tokuzumi** · #3 (**permalink**) 11-25-2009, 10:52 AM

My GPS works great all of a sudden (I have a thread asking about GPS performance in this forum). Gets a lock quickly, and is accurate. Even works indoors now (wood framed structure). Under Settings/Location, I have all three options checked. Not sure if that will help you, or not.

I used to have Pandora, but I started getting Force Close messages, so I stopped using it. I'll download it again, and see if it works.

**flipzmode** · #4 (**permalink**) 11-25-2009, 11:09 AM

Just to throw in my 2 cents about the GPS...

GPS itself is physically incapable of working indoors. It will not work without a clear view of the sky. As was mentioned already if you are getting a lock that is only within a few hundred feet of you then it is finding you either through triangulation of the cell towers / wifi or through the sprint network.

You can turn on/off what ways you want it to locate you in Settings < Location.

If you only want the most accurate location then turn them all off except GPS, but it will only work when you have a totally clear view of the sky. But if you want it to be as fast as possible and work pretty much anywhere then leave the other ones on.

gazment · #5 (**permalink**) 11-25-2009, 11:10 AM

Pandora works like a charm for me. I have it set to high quality mode and the streaming .aac's have never skipped a beat since day one. Have you ever updated your data profile? I've used different roms all with Pandora installed.

faldiin · #6 (**permalink**) 11-25-2009, 06:37 PM

The new update to Pandora fixed those issues. I use it all day.

Faldiin
Sent from my hero.

**athlet1c** · #7 (**permalink**) 11-25-2009, 06:54 PM

I love Pandora

**thacounty** · #8 (**permalink**) 11-25-2009, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flipzmode

Just to throw in my 2 cents about the GPS...

GPS itself is physically incapable of working indoors. It will not work without a clear view of the sky. As was mentioned already if you are getting a lock that is only within a few hundred feet of you then it is finding you either through triangulation of the cell towers / wifi or through the sprint network.

You can turn on/off what ways you want it to locate you in Settings < Location.

If you only want the most accurate location then turn them all off except GPS, but it will only work when you have a totally clear view of the sky. But if you want it to be as fast as possible and work pretty much anywhere then leave the other ones on.

flipz, I will be giving you props tonight haha. But I have to disagree with this, I get locks inside all the time with the blinds shut. Inside a house that is with no upstairs, but my gps has me sitting right where my house should be on Waze.

kennyidaho · #9 (**permalink**) 11-26-2009, 04:21 AM

GPS works fine indoors on many devices I've owned, Hero, TP, TomTom, Vogue, and the Pre......well maybe not the Pre......didn't even work outside ha ha!