How to uninstall Hangout and rollback to talk (GTalk) on Android devices

I feel sad to write this but Google has recently done a very stupid thing - "They replaced Google Talk app for Android (and iOS) completely with the new Hangout app".

I am sure there must be few Hangout fans who might like it but I have my reason's to hate it:

1. I can not see which of my friends are online..In Talk, I used to see a green/red/yellow icons next to their names so that I know their status (available/busy/idle, respectively). With the new Hangout app, I am completely blind about this ..heck, I don't have any idea about who’s online.

2. I can’t set my status (available/busy) in Hangout. Forget about being invisible – that’s not at all possible which means you are exposing yourself to that nagging friend/co-worker of yours!

3. The interface is such that you easily inadvertently move your conversation to archive (left / right swipe).

How do I get back my Talk app?? I can’t find it in Play Store..
Interestingly, this is what some of the people at Google had to say about this. Read it, it is very funny:
“We’re upgrading Gmail video chat to Hangouts for all Gmail users over the course of the next few weeks. If your account has already been upgraded, there isn’t a way to return to the old video chat, as we are now going to be using a more modern video calling technology.
Thanks for your understanding!”
Here’s another one:
“I’m sorry to say but Hangouts is going to replace talk at all once it has been rolled-out globally.
Don’t worry that much about who’s online or offline, the great thing on Hangouts is, your messages are delivered for sure – no matter if the person is online or offline!
However, on your mobile you see friends that are currently not “online” at that time grayed out. Online members are displayed in “full” color and on the web extension you’ll see a green line below their photo.
Hope that helps.”
Yeah, really that was ‘really helpful’.
So, THIS is WHAT you SHOULD do TO GET BACK YOUR TALK APP in ANDROID phone. BTW, I am using and HTC device.
1. Go to Settings and then to Applications.
2. Select Manage Applications
3. Select ‘ALL’ to see the list of all the applications installed in your phone.
4. Scroll down and find the ‘Hangout’ app.
5. Click it
6. Select ‘Uninstall’
7.  You will be asked to confirm your command, say yes.
8. That’s it!!!
Now, go back to where you saw ‘Hangout’ app in your device and voilà!! there the old Talk guy sitting!!

UPDATE:
It is really vexing to see what Google has done with regards to Hangout/gtalk. In Android version Jellybean (4.2.2) and above, the gtalk is completely replaced by Hangout, leaving users without much option to switch back to gtalk. Thus, the option above (uninstall will not really work if you have upgraded your Android).
Then how to get back the gtalk?
1) Go to App manager and, kick out Hangout (disable it). There is no option to uninstall it.
2) If you are rooted then, you can uninstall it using Titanium backup app.
or If you don't have SU rights (not rooted),
2)you can download 'SuperManager' app for free from Playstore. Then, goto settings - "Enable root", then goto apk manager, find Hangout and uninstall it.
3) Download the attached gtalk zip (this is the one am using on 4.2.2).
4) Install it using CWM or TRMP.
or If you don't have SU rights (not rooted),
4) Extract the gtalk APK from the zip and install it...

Enjoy!!!

Why HTC One X over Samsung Galaxy S3!!!

When I bought my beast, I very well had an option to wait for a month and go for Samsung's flagship Galaxy SIII. Keeping aside my love for HTC here are some reasons which made me again inclined towards the great One X.


1. HOX has beautiful sense 4.0 where it has lot of features whereas, gs3 is touchwiz which looks crappy.
2. HOX has better build quality whereas, gs3 is poor quality (cheap shiny plastic).
3. HOX looks pretty and stylish whereas gs3 is look like 1990's phone.
4. HOX is Tegra 3 powered where you can find lot of tegra 3 game whereas, gs3 is exynos which is also a powerful processor but yet to discover its capabilities.
5. HOX screen is tougher than gs3 , google for some videos on youtube many guys using HOX as hammer to put the nail in woodden bench.
6. HOX is playstation mobile and it is certified now for getting playstation mobile. If you are an gamer then you should get it. I just love playing 3D games on this beast!
7. Last but not the least, BEATS AUDIO!!! how can I not mention this. For all those music lovers out there, it is a sheer pleasure listening to music with Beats.

And I have seen people saying that HOX has 1800mah battery and GS3 is 2100mah battery and removable. Which makes no sense.
HOX is tegra 3 powered where it saves a lot of battery when in standby. I have experienced my phone is in 100% even after 6 hours of standby and many people who bought GS3 crying that it is loosing battery upto 30% in 10 hours of standby time, so whats the use of 2100mah battery???? HOX last longer than GS3 in every aspect, even if it has less capacity battery. And if you plan to carry extra battery then you can just carry a travel charger instead.

And for those saying gs3 has additional storage , do you carry data more than 32gb ??? If you carry more than this then you should buy a laptop not a phone. 32gb can hold most of the movies and songs where you can use it for atleast a week. If you need more delete it and add the rest. Be more managed!

BTW, what new thing samsung has done to its new flagship phone??? They just copied all the thing which HOX has; And done some changes to show some difference to it new flagship phone. They just added additional storage, which to me is not really required.

Popup play, it not an samsung feature. You can get that using "Stick it" app from play store any way you are not going to use this.

S-voice - "GS3 hears what you say !!!" every phone hear what we say. You can have many alternatives for s-voice and also s-voice is ported to HOX too.

Smart eye - definitely an app can do this. And also I have seen people using it, but I forgot the name. I will add the app name soon as soon I get to know again.

GS3 - "Inspired by nature" who needs the crap phone inspired by nature?? I need the best phone and am inspired by HOX!!!

Share your thoughts if you agree or disagree!

Source : http://www.forumhookers.com/topic/1192-why-to-buy-htc-one-x-over-samsung-galaxy-s3/page__p__5319#entry5319

UPDATE : just another update to show the power of my HTC One X

How to ROOT your HTC One X

Now, once you have successfully unlocked your boot loader, the next step is to ROOT your device so that you can install custom ROMs and MODs.
If you haven't unlocked your boot loader yet then follow this.
There 2 methods to ROOT your device:
Method 1: (Noobs follow this)
This considered the safest and the easiest - Flashing ClockWorkMod Recovery and then flashing the SuperSU.zip through recovery.
You should need Android SDK Installed on your machine or Download Fastboot from here. Create a folder called Fastboot on your C: (C Drive) and extract the files into that folder.

1. Download latest ClockWorkMod recovery.
2. Now download latest SuperSU.zip file.

3. Place both these files on your phone's sdcard.
4. Place the clockwork recovery file in the C:\FASTBOOT folder.

5. Open command prompt (Type CMD in RUN or windows7 search and ENTER) and point to Fastboot folder.

6. Turn off your device.
7. Turn on while pressing Power button + Volume down key to get into the bootloader.

8. Use your volume key to scroll down to "Fastboot" and press your power button to select it.
9. Type in "Fastboot flash recovery recovery-clockwork-touch-5.8.3.1-endeavoru". Once this is finished.
10. turn off the phone and restart in boot loader mode.
11. Goto recover and hit the powerbutton. You should have ClockWorkMod Recovery installed :).
12. Use the ClockWorkMod to install the SuperSU.zip.
13. Restart phone normally and ENJOY!!!

Similarly you can install any custom ROM zip using ClockWorkMod Recovery.

Method 2:
This method you can flash the Pre-rooted Kernel directly to acquire root. This method you will not have Recovery it’s just root.

1. Turn off your device
2. Power Button + Volume key to get into Bootloader
3. Use your volume keep to scroll down to “Fastboot” and Press your Power button to select it.
4. Download the Boot image from Doom’s Advance Stock Kernel
5. Open command prompt and point to Fastboot folder
6. Type in fastboot flash boot boot.img and press enter and reboot your device
Now you have acquired root.

List of Custom ROMs and Kernels

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Disclaimer:
I am not responsible for any kind of damage you make to your device while following the above post.

How to UNLOCK bootloader on HTC One X

I know many of you out there who have this beast (HTC ONE X) would definitely want to try its real power by going out of the boundaries and installing the custom ROMs. However, you may not be aware of the procedure on how to do it and / or scared on bricking your phone or losing warranty.

TAKE IT EASY GUYS!!! I've been doing this for years now and will guide you on how to root, flash and mod your device safely!

Now, the very first thing you need to do is UNLOCK your boot loader.

NOTE: To access Boot loader, Press the Power button + Volume down key.

As of now, the safest and easiest option to unlock your boot loader is through HTCDev.com.

1. Go to HTCDev.com website.

2. Firstly, you need to register yourself there. Go ahead and complete the registration.

3. Click on the Unlock Bootloader option.

4. Select "All other supported models" (One X is not listed yet)

5. Follow the steps as shown on screen. (It is pretty straight forward)

You can refer this video for better understanding:

In case you are stuck or need more info post comments here.

If you are done with unlocking your boot loader, Congratulations! follow the next post, How to ROOT your HTC One X.

Hunt for another beast...

Its been almost four years now with HTC's TyTN II and the time has come to make a choice again!
I still remember the time when I started looking for windows mobile OS in late 2007 and ended up buying TyTN II. People then used to wonder and question why I am so involved in the  phone analysis and some who understood still come to me or have started the same and the rest will never understand (phone is to just make calls, huh!)
It was then I came across this very informative and useful site GSM Arena. It shows me whatever detail I need. And it was then, I fell in love with HTC and soon I realized that, companies like Nokia, Motorola, Sony Ericsson... (rulers in that era) have no future. Ofcourse, it was very hard to convince my parents and friends who where either craving for Nokia N95 or N73 (if I remember correct) and it was quite challenging to oppose or criticize these models but I could foresee the change - a revolution which is known to us as 'Smartphone' today!
I believe the time has come again and this time it is more difficult for obvious reasons, my mind asks why can't I just assemble a phone with all the specification I want (A CUSTOM MADE PHONE,  WOW!!!). But, I am sad I can't do it :(
Now, the question is what is available to select from. I still somehow feel it will be possible to have customized phone but that is separate topic :P For now am looking
OS : Android (WinMo, Apple just can't get out of the patent name game, I believe in freeing the mind)
Processor : "Dual Core" it must be
RAM : worshiped like the Hindu god
Screen : One of the most important and decisive factor, should be atleast AMOLED if not PixelQi. Should also be 3D
I am not so found of high mega pixel cameras in phones. Photography is a completely separate subject for me and I love to shoot with an SLR.
Ofcourse, decent Audio processor is a must since it will also be used as personal music device :)

UPDATE : I have finally found the beast I was looking for, the all new HTC ONE X
OS : Android Ice cream sandwich
Processor : Quad core Nvidia Tegra 3
RAM : 1 GB
Screen : Magnificent 4.7 inch IPS S-LCD2 with Corning Gorilla Glass
Audio processor by Beats Audio
Camera : 8 MP, 3264x2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash, Simultaneous HD video recording 1080p@30fps & capture, geo-tagging, face and smile detection, video stabilization
Camera 2 : 1.3 MP, 720p
Sensors : Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Proximity, Compass
...

UPDATE : just another update to show the power of my HTC One X :)