Kin Twom (Original OS) [Pros and Cons]

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Pros
-The Spot (Ability to "copy-n-paste" contacts/links/images/videos into e-mail/sms.)
-Search has ability to search internet (bing)
-Better Camera Quality (Better FPS and Quality) [unconfirmed]

Cons
-Discontinued Loop, Microsoft discontinued the Cloud which powers the Loop
-No Calculator
-No Calendar
-[reverting in general] deletes EVERYTHING off of your device
-Non-Functioning Kin Studio (FaceBook/Twitter)
-Non-Functioning RSS Feeds (Requires working Loop Server)
-Non-Functioning Help (Doesn't load website)
-Phone Set-up doesn't finish (use SHIFT+ALT+L to skip)
-Spot's function to Upload doesn't work (Requires Facebook/Twitter working..)


Other Notes:
##PROGRAMMITT menu has following changes:
-Import contacts only has option to import contacts, no export.
-Other menu (USB MODE) has only 2 settings for USB, PPro and USB Pass-Through. Also no option for logging.
Web Browsing Changes:
-Youtube doesn't play saying "rtsp://v1.cache1.c.youtube.com/*random stufff here* This link's protocol isn't supported."
-MP4's don't play.
Settings App Changes:
-Ability to enable "Location Services"
-Ability to Auto-Sync (Doesn't work)
-Ability to Update Phone (Doesn't work)
-Phone settings has ability to turn on Roaming and set it to particular network (Channel A, Channel B, or Preferred network)
-No ability to set phone's brightness.
-App Setup (Includes Social networks [don't work], E-mail [Exchange doesn't work], and browser [Has ability to change between optimized or desktop browsing experience].

Thanks to: fazi13, and myself TROLOLOLOL.


I've noticed that "loop" acts as a web page... Maybe Original KinOS is exploitable. Can someone run tests on Original OS? I have a feeling that it has a weakness.

We dont really know what the inner differences are yet, so who knows.

The only thing that could help is the case where the original OS had some kind of exploitable app/config.

And you can always disable the air data thing. I never had it enabled (although i didnt use the phone to call).

Originally Posted by johnkussack

We dont really know what the inner differences are yet, so who knows.

The only thing that could help is the case where the original OS had some kind of exploitable app/config.

And you can always disable the air data thing. I never had it enabled (although i didnt use the phone to call).

Alright, I guess i'll downgrade and check it out. I really need RSS feed, im tired of using google reader.

I meant that i used the airplane mode and i dont have CDMA coverage, so beware of what you do. I couldnt be charged cause of no network.

Originally Posted by johnkussack

I meant that i used the airplane mode and i dont have CDMA coverage, so beware of what you do. I couldnt be charged cause of no network.

True. But there's no Kin Studio.. How can I be charged for transferring data to something that doesn't exist?

Pros
-The Spot

Cons
-Discontinued Loop, Microsoft discontinued the Cloud which powers the Loop
-No Calculator
-No Calendar
-[reverting in general] deletes EVERYTHING off of your device
-Non-Functioning Kin Studio (FaceBook/Twitter)

Basically, all you really get is the Spot which helps you send photos and videos a bit. But, no calculator or calendar application is very annoying. AND, your device may NOT be compatible with downgrading. Please visit forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1049473 for more information about device downgrade compatibility.

Updated OP with info I have collected and Info that was given to me.

Originally Posted by Antonpup

Pros
-Better Camera Quality (Better FPS and Quality)

Quality? o_O
How's that decided?

Originally Posted by greenlndr

Quality? o_O
How's that decided?

The app runs alot smoother. And Quality is done by comparing two pictures. One taken on 1.0.1 OS and one taken on 1.0 OS.

I will be upgrading today. I can take a few sample pics and see accurate comparison.

I would like to see the comparison so can you post them up?