New To Android? DROID X USERS CHECK THiS OUT!

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and :welcome: to the forums


Im just putting this together to help out all that are new to the Android OS. Its hard coming from a non-android phone and trying to just jump right in. So here are a few (well, a lot) of links to get reading on to help you become familiar with the operating system.

Will add more so check back!!

You can skim through and find which article(s) suit you.

NOTE: just because I post it, it does not mean i agree with it. One example is the use of taskillers: some people use them, others (including me) do not. its up to you what you ultimately choose to run on your phone. Im just posting these to help ease into the new OS and get some helpful tips to create a setup that works for you.


Motorola's site covers the basics of using the DroidX and Android OS
Motorola


The best way to make the most out of your new operating system is learning how to use it
How to be an Android Power User


With a big screen and a blazing fast processor, you need to watch your battery
Extend the Life of Your Battery



Helping set up your home screens to make you more efficient
Android Home Screen Organization


Choosing a Launcher to replace your stock home screen
Different Options


Dont like the stock keyboard?
Keyboard Replacements


For some new apps to get you started, check out this..
Top Droid X Apps
Top Droid X Games


And a few apps to save u a few bucks
More Apps


Improve your cameras abilities
Camera Tips
Best Camera Apps


Connect your PC to your Android Phone
PC to Phone Tips

Speed Up Your Phone
Tips Here



Have an Outlook account you want to Sync?
Syncdroid


Maybe peruse other peoples setup they already have and find something you like?
Screenshots of Droid X Homescreens


Now that we have multitasking (assuming your other phone didnt (Android FTW)), you need to know a little about it
Android OS memory management and Task Killers


Wanna Root? check out theses links
NOTE:Only YOU are responsible for what happens to your device

What Root Means
How To Root your Droid X (also know theres one-click apps out there that will do it)
How To Root Without ADB
Apps for a Rooted Droid X
Overclocking ur DX (new)
A Dummies Guide to Android Terminology
Using RSDLite
Other (Droid X Hacks Section)

any others you see fit to be on this list please let me know
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(and if any of the links are down, please dont post here, just PM me)

UPDATED: new links in blue
 
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added gizmodos article about different launchers
 

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added gizmodos article about different launchers

I wondered if you would...did you add on both forums?

Yes, I know I could switch over & check... :)
 

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Can you direct me to a current solution for my DroidX
We have several Droids using our Outlook 2007. My Droid X will not cooperate. We have tried using the gmail option, Touchdown and several alternatives. The Droid X is connecting to the Exchange server but it will not send msg contacts or tasks. I am able to connect to our mail.XXX.owa via the browser.
 

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Can you add info about how to get deodexed or whatever?
 
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Can you add info about how to get deodexed or whatever?

you mean how to deodex your phone? im working on getting it put on here. check back in a day or two to see it up
 
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11/8 - added a few more links that i found helpful - in blue

feel free to message me with any others :)
 

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Appreciate your post and info.............really helps to a new Droidx owner............a little lost right now.

Paul S.
 
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Appreciate your post and info.............really helps to a new Droidx owner............a little lost right now.

Paul S.

no problem. let me know if you have any questions
 
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