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Announcing QRZDroid - for your Android Device

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  1. VA3CQC

    VA3CQC Ham Member QRZ Page

    I just spotted this in the app store last night! I had no idea it was just released.

    Either way, a fantastic app, thanks all!
     
    VA3CQC, Apr 27, 2012
    #61
  2. NJ0F

    NJ0F Platinum Subscriber Platinum Subscriber QRZ Page

    Hey what about the rest of us stuck with IPhones? :-(
    73 NJ0F
     
    NJ0F, Apr 27, 2012
    #62
  3. K4TGK

    K4TGK Ham Member QRZ Page

    Fred, thanks for this. Any chance you could add the swap meet to it?
     
    K4TGK, Apr 27, 2012
    #63
  4. KE5WDI/SK2023

    KE5WDI/SK2023 Ham Member QRZ Page

    Downloaded in about 30 Seconds on my HTC Inspire. Works great. Thank you for this App.
     
    KE5WDI/SK2023, Apr 27, 2012
    #64
  5. IZ7QEB

    IZ7QEB Ham Member QRZ Page

    Android is Better! ;) I love it! hi hi hi
    Tested on my Samsung Galaxy SII (GT9100) .. Full functionality!
     
    IZ7QEB, Apr 27, 2012
    #65
  6. MI0JLC

    MI0JLC XML Subscriber QRZ Page

    excellent programme, working 100% on my Samsung Galaxy Ace II.
    many thanks to the coder(s)
     
    MI0JLC, Apr 27, 2012
    #66
  7. YB2TJV

    YB2TJV Ham Member QRZ Page

    Hi Fred,
    when we tried to share the content of the page, if we share via SMS (Messaging ) it is OK, but when we share to facebook, if we put any email in its page, so the domain of our email that will appear to be shared... for e.g: I'm using gmail, when we shared into FB, only gmail domain appear.
    Why this is happened ?
    But this is a great application!!
    Hope you got what I'm trying to say..
    thanks ...
     
    YB2TJV, Apr 27, 2012
    #67
  8. WA7SHP

    WA7SHP Premium Subscriber QRZ Page

    Good job! Runs nicely on the DroidX! 73
     
    WA7SHP, Apr 27, 2012
    #68
  9. AA7BQ

    AA7BQ QRZ Founder QRZ HQ Staff QRZ Page

    Thanks for all your comments.

    A few notes about compatibility. There are may versions of Android. When an app is designed, the developer must specify the minimum version of the Android API is required. Right now, the app specifies API version 3 as the minimum. The latest version is 15 so that means that devices with version 3 or higher should work.

    I'm new at programming in this environment and that's why the About page says 1.8beta. We're not done yet developing this app. Next week I'm going to try a few lower API levels to see if they will work. I'll also try and increase the resolution for larger tablets. One problem: I don't have an Android tablet, just a phone, so testing may require that I buy one. I have a friend with a lower level Android phone, an older HTC, which may be sufficient for testing the lower APIs.

    Also coming soon will be a tie-in with the QRZ subscriber database. All QRZ subscribers, regardless of their subscription package, will see the ads disappear. It will require that you provide your QRZ username and login but after that the ads will be gone if you're a subscriber.

    Regarding iPad / iPhone / IOS

    I don't have an iPhone but I do have an iPad. I'll have to learn to program in a new environment (as I did with Android) to get this going, and I'll need some volunteer testers, which shouldn't be too hard to find. I'm not going to buy an iPhone myself since the cost is prohibitive and since I already have a good plan with my Android phone on Verizon.

    Finally, it is disappointing that some folks scream bloody murder when they see ads in an app. QRZ does earn a few cents when an ad gets clicked, and we couldn't do what we do without a source of income. That's life.
     
    AA7BQ, Apr 28, 2012
    #69
  10. KB1SSA

    KB1SSA Ham Member QRZ Page

    yea, I am bummed too. It is not compatible with my Samsung SCH-M828C according to Google Play. Drat!!
     
    KB1SSA, Apr 28, 2012
    #70
  11. KY5U

    KY5U Ham Member QRZ Page

    That is not Fred's fault. Amazon chose to splinter Android on their device. Phone makers too make their own changes to Android. It will ultimately kill Android.
     
    KY5U, Apr 28, 2012
    #71
  12. KY5U

    KY5U Ham Member QRZ Page

    Fred,

    Works great on my HP Touchpad with Android 4.02 CM9.
     
    KY5U, Apr 28, 2012
    #72
  13. KA9MOT

    KA9MOT Ham Member QRZ Page

    Dang it! So much for my blame Google defense! I don't see any reason for complaints about the ads. 3/8 of an inch on the bottom, where it really disturbs nothing. This app works wonderfully on my LG Optimus S running Android 2.3.3.

    Thanks Fred!
     
    KA9MOT, Apr 28, 2012
    #73
  14. K8SI

    K8SI XML Subscriber QRZ Page

    So...how about a version for the BB? Due to my work situation (high security) can't use a droid because none exist without a camera.
     
    K8SI, Apr 28, 2012
    #74
  15. VK7XX

    VK7XX Ham Member QRZ Page

    Adds cost ME money... they use MY data and data costs. Unlike some countries, data cost money in Australia. Is that detail enough for you ???


    John

     
    VK7XX, Apr 28, 2012
    #75
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