I had planned to write how shitty September was for me and how I had these hopes and fears for October. However, since my phone decided to die and went into coma last night, I think I’ll just save those things for later and ramble about my phone instead.

Based on what I read in an article, it is called ‘soft brick’. No worries, though. I just needed to repair it using the PC companion software, and so I did. And it worked. But it got my phone back to unrooted Eclair. That means I could only do very limited things with my phone. I tried to root it again and re-installed GingerDX (because, ya know, you can’t use Instagram on Eclair). Andddddd… it went nuts once again. It’s been on the same screen for hours now.

Guess it’s time for me to get a new phone.

After weeks of talking about it, Vicky and I finally got the guts to upgrade our Eclair X8 to the custom ROM of Gingerbread, Ginger DX. After successfully installing it on my phone, the internet wasn’t working and I didn’t know why. Custom ROMs usually have bugs on them, but based on what we had learnt from all the articles we’d read, internet connection wasn’t one of the bugs. I freaked out, but then Vicky came up with a solution that we should change the settings for the internet and… voila!

And since my phone now has Android 2.3, I’m able to have an Instagram account. Follow me! 🙂

Sincerely,
Putdar.

The view from 4th floor balcony of FPBS

I just got this awesome app on my Android phone. It’s called Paper Camera. It allows you to take pictures with pretty effect like sketch or comic. It’s totally recommended for those who like taking pictures (and bloggers too!). Check it out!

Sincerely,
Putdar.

As you might have known, I love love LOVE taking pictures! Anywhere, anytime, I take pictures. Unfortunately, I don’t have a good camera, let alone DSLR. I only use my phone’s camera to take pictures you can find here in this little blog. My current phone is Sony Ericsson X8 and the camera is disappointing. It doesn’t have flash, doesn’t support zoom, and there’s no auto focus so it’s hard to take a picture of texts. But the good news is that my phone is an Android phone, so I can download some apps that can make the most of my camera. I have shared MyTubo and Retro Camera before. Now, let me introduce you to FxCamera!

Boyan looks chubby :p

There are actually more effects in this app, but I only got the time to use the Toycam and the Polandroid effects. I’m currently in ESP Material Development class (not listening to the teacher. Oops!) so I’ll try other effects later.

Do you use Android phone? What are interesting apps that you think I should try?

Sincerely,
Putdar.