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Want An Android Phone? Don’t Choose AT&T – Part 2

28 March 2010 by David Junior



Seems like it was just yesterday that we all were disappointed when we found out that AT&T will use Yahoo Search instead of Google Search in the Moto BackFlip and you will not have the ability to install apps from places other than the Android Market. Well folks, they’ve done it again. The upcoming Dell Aero, a renamed Mini 3, will be locked down as well.


Like the Android device that came before it on AT&T, the Aero will not have the ability to install apps from places other than the Android Market. So there are no installing apps from your SD card or the developer’s site on your Aero. Even Google themselves are against this with their refusal to allow AT&T and Dell to stamp this device with the “with Google” moniker. There’s no word on which Google apps will be replaced yet, expect to see Yahoo Search again and maybe a few other missing components.

How many times am I going to have to use this title AT&T? Let’s hope that this is the last time. It’s totally clear to everyone that they are trying their best to keep their deal with Apple’s iPhone. They are even willing to lose potential customers to do so. Is keeping the iPhone really that important? It’s near the end of its product life cycle, AT&T need to be more concerned with the next best thing or they will surely be left behind.

[via phonearena]

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  1. Wonsanim's Avatar Wonsanim
    03-28-2010 11:13 AM
    Yes,Confirm Apparently is some rules with Android Devices under AT&T Brand.Thats why I continue SIM unlock
  2. charrion's Avatar charrion
    03-28-2010 11:15 AM
    If you really want an Android phone on AT&T your best option is to buy the new UMTS 850/1900 version of the Nexus One direct from Google. Sure, it's not subsidised but it is in every way a superior phone to either of AT&T's offerings.

    Or you can buy my sim unlocked Telus Motorola Milestone here http://bit.ly/8WXMiD It's compatible with AT&T's network and someday someone will crack the bootloader encrypt so you can run Droid roms on it.
  3. djunio's Avatar djunio
    03-28-2010 11:22 AM
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by charrion View Post
    If you really want an Android phone on AT&T your best option is to buy the new UMTS 850/1900 version of the Nexus One direct from Google. Sure, it's not subsidised but it is in every way a superior phone to either of AT&T's offerings.

    Or you can buy my sim unlocked Telus Motorola Milestone here http://bit.ly/8WXMiD It's compatible with AT&T's network and someday someone will crack the bootloader encrypt so you can run Droid roms on it.
    yup, full price unlocked phones seems to be the way to go if your on AT&T
  4. Jas0n's Avatar Jas0n
    03-28-2010 11:28 AM
    sucks but not surprising
  5. Wonsanim's Avatar Wonsanim
    03-28-2010 11:44 AM
    In the area I live AT&T works perfect and also I Travel frequently to the US as well and actually My devices always is reading data as H almost never 3G and G I think never the Phone service Cristal Clear.But I never buy any Device from them all my Devices are SIM Unlock because till the moment i don't like any AT&T device I think the person responsible to buy the devices for AT&T have like 98 years old or more just he score one with the iPhone and i think is not his decision is Apple decided to sell the iPhone using AT&T as their carrier.
  6. NetCom's Avatar NetCom
    03-28-2010 12:46 PM
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by djunio View Post
    Seems like it was just yesterday that we all were disappointed when we found out that AT&T will use Yahoo Search instead of Google Search in the Moto BackFlip and you will not have the ability to install apps from places other than the Android Market. Well folks, they?ve done it again. The upcoming Dell Aero, a renamed Mini 3, will be locked down as well.




    Article Link : Want An Android Phone? Don't Choose AT&T - Part 2
    It seems that openness of Android is being determined by Carriers who lock the phone away from being "open" into being trimmed down substantially.

    Gotta hate AT&T
  7. Wonsanim's Avatar Wonsanim
    03-28-2010 01:26 PM
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by NetCom View Post
    It seems that openness of Android is being determined by Carriers who lock the phone away from being "open" into being trimmed down substantially.

    Gotta hate AT&T
    Funny Open Source Become to be Close source
  8. AlphaZed's Avatar AlphaZed
    04-05-2010 03:44 PM
    Thanks for sharing y'all!

    I saw the Backflip and the Dell as escape from my iphone prison, but all it seems to be is a transfer to AT&T prison. I am not happy!

    Tmobile is not an option in my location (LOUSY coverage!!!) so I'm thinking Sprint and (when it's released) an HTC Evo. Any thoughts?
  9. kitsunisan's Avatar kitsunisan
    04-05-2010 05:09 PM
    Yes, both the backflip and the aero will be freed in short order, if you're willing to stick it out for a bit, its still an option. But I have to admit, the Evo is a great looking phone, if the network works for you, go for it.
  10. Wonsanim's Avatar Wonsanim
    04-05-2010 08:08 PM
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by AlphaZed View Post
    Thanks for sharing y'all!

    I saw the Backflip and the Dell as escape from my iphone prison, but all it seems to be is a transfer to AT&T prison. I am not happy!

    Tmobile is not an option in my location (LOUSY coverage!!!) so I'm thinking Sprint and (when it's released) an HTC Evo. Any thoughts?
    Welcome to AC forum AlphaZedMy Opinion You Think AT&T and T-Mobile is not good for you just Imagen SprintThe HTC Evo is a super device but think about the service of Sprint in Your Area first because You can have a Race Car but how about the road to run this powerful device
  11. Sprints's Avatar Sprints
    04-06-2010 11:17 AM
    People just need to stop using AT&T when they pull ridiculous stuff like this. They do it because they know they can get away with it.

    An open mobile OS locked down by a carrier is a terrible thing.
  12. Wonsanim's Avatar Wonsanim
    04-06-2010 11:33 AM
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by Sprints View Post
    People just need to stop using AT&T when they pull ridiculous stuff like this. They do it because they know they can get away with it.

    An open mobile OS locked down by a carrier is a terrible thing.
    welcome to AC Forum

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