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I have received the HD2 from t-mobile on the 16th of November.
T-mobile supply you with the following:
HD2
Battery
Power adapter
USB to Micro USB (plugs into power adapter)
Headphones
2GB Micro SD card with and SD adapter
They dont supply you with:
A pouch (case) which i have seen in unboxing videos.
A few members asked me to do a review on the device so i will do so as best i can. ive been playing around with it long enough i think to do so.
VIDEOS:
I have uploaded an unboxing video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ic-O9xkHUk
Boot time is around 50 seconds:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11-Lo6i_zVg
If i have time i will dump the rom!
List of apps in rom:
HTC Messages
Email
Phone
People
Messenger
Internet Explorer
People
HTC Calendar
Music
Footprints
Camara
Albums
Audio Booster
MP3 Trimmer
FM Radio
Pictures & Videos
Streaming Media
Windows Media
Camcorder
Teeter
Marketplace
Microsoft My Phone
Outlook
Getting Started
Excel Mobile
PowerPoint Mobile
OneNote Mobile
Word Mobile
Calculator
Active Sync
Comm Manager
Internet Sharing
Search Phone
QuickGPS
Voice Recorder
RSS Hub
WorldCard Mobile
JBlend
Adobe Reader LE
Remote Desktop Mobile
Format SD Card
Digital Compass
Search Widget
Facebook
Wi-Fi Router
Help
Windows Live (without Messenger, you would have to download that from Marketplace)
Google Maps
Instant Messaging (useless doesnt work)
Mail Setup
SIM Manager
web'n'walk (T-mobile skinned Opera)
Managed to get Twitter to work on TF3D (HTC SENSE)
Congrats mate, did t mobile disabled the wireless router option? and is it locked?
lzhug1227 said:
Congrats mate, did t mobile disabled the wireless router option? and is it locked?
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NOPE wifi router is there!
i'll put up a list of apps included in rom..
is this only in UK or is it coming out also in USA
Any T-mobile logo on the phone itself?
maniatico said:
is this only in UK or is it coming out also in USA
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Ive got the UK version, im not sure if there will be a US version but im pretty sure there would be
MrEdwardK said:
Any T-mobile logo on the phone itself?
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boot splash is T-mobile, i will do a start up video of the phone and a mini review for you to see! =)
The T-mobile release was not meant for another week or two, (well done on getting a phone)
I was give an early December release date when I spoke to them onthe phone and opted to leave in favour of Voda.
If these companies gave their frontline staff better info then maybe they would keep more customers.
Any chance of some more vids. (especially any showing any differences in the T-Mobile Rom)
thanks in advance..
zoro25 said:
The T-mobile release was not meant for another week or two, (well done on getting a phone)
I was give an early December release date when I spoke to them onthe phone and opted to leave in favour of Voda.
If these companies gave their frontline staff better info then maybe they would keep more customers.
Any chance of some more vids. (especially any showing any differences in the T-Mobile Rom)
thanks in advance..
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lol i was literally nagging t-mobile every single day! and they told me it would be released on the 9th.. they then said on the 13th so i rang up and sorted out my contract around 12:30pm and they told me they had 1000 in stock and there was 30 left, so if there was no weekend i would of had it last week...
i just uploaded a boot splash video
and will upload some various other for you to see
Did you say you got it on upgrade? If so how much and on what priced contract?
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boot splash is T-mobile, i will do a start up video of the phone and a mini review for you to see! =)
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Hello mate, I have just got my tmob hd2 did you get the you tube, Twitter apps? doesn't look like we got the co pilot trial either...
You should have gone through a 3rd party, i got mine on T-mobile today and it came with a pouch, wifi router is there, so is the co-pilot trial and the other apps that seem to be missing on t-mobile branded handsets. Mine is also unlocked and has no branding at all
Got mine yesterday, initially very impressed.
Unfortunatly got it direct from T-mobile on an upgrade (18months)
...so No pouch!! and No YOUTUBE! you can add twitter from one of the settings pages but i have no interest in that at the moment.
Phoned T-mobile after seeing that on page 4 of the quick start guide it listed 'POUCH' as being included----I thought HTC may have forgot about them for this rushed batch for T-mobile
I was very disapointed in T-mobiles responce ....they expected me to phone HTC!!
They then sent me a txt saying 'their warehouse said it was not included..see page 4 of the quick start guide!'
...Either someone at T-mobile warehouse has just nicked a load of them after deleting all the youtube software...or T-mobile dont want to bother contacting HTC on their customers behalf to highlight their error!
On a positive note the Wifi Router app works faster and better than the '3' 3G dongle I had been using for internet for the past 2 months
i would be interested to know how much t-mobile are charging for this handset as through mobilephonesdirect I got a completely unbranded and unlocked handset for free on tmobile combi 30 for 34 pounds a month. that's for 700 minutes, unlimited texts and unlimited internet on an 18 month contract. I usually prefer to go through high street retailers but I really can't imagine them being able to match that deal.
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Got mine yesterday, initially very impressed.
Unfortunatly got it direct from T-mobile on an upgrade (18months)
...so No pouch!! and No YOUTUBE! you can add twitter from one of the settings pages but i have no interest in that at the moment.
Phoned T-mobile after seeing that on page 4 of the quick start guide it listed 'POUCH' as being included----I thought HTC may have forgot about them for this rushed batch for T-mobile
I was very disapointed in T-mobiles responce ....they expected me to phone HTC!!
They then sent me a txt saying 'their warehouse said it was not included..see page 4 of the quick start guide!'
...Either someone at T-mobile warehouse has just nicked a load of them after deleting all the youtube software...or T-mobile dont want to bother contacting HTC on their customers behalf to highlight their error!
On a positive note the Wifi Router app works faster and better than the '3' 3G dongle I had been using for internet for the past 2 months
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Its strange because my pouch was actually in the box and the box is sealed so if the T-mobile boxes are sealed it must have actually been HTC that have removed these from the T-mobile packages???
leoni1980 said:
i would be interested to know how much t-mobile are charging for this handset as through mobilephonesdirect I got a completely unbranded and unlocked handset for free on tmobile combi 30 for 34 pounds a month. that's for 700 minutes, unlimited texts and unlimited internet on an 18 month contract. I usually prefer to go through high street retailers but I really can't imagine them being able to match that deal.
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Well I am awaiting stock from Tmobile as I just missed the first wave. I got a 24mth upgrade for £20 a month with 300 minute calls, unlimited text and mobile. Phone cost £31. I'm happy with that cos I don't need more phone minutes but they said I could upgrade to £30 a month to get the 700 minute calls. If I needed that number of minutes I would have gone for your deal on MPD so I could have an unbranded handset.
When you guys refer to 'T-mobile' branding, I assuming this is just the software (boot splash, etc) and not any logos physically on the phone itself?
well t-mobile and htc are blaming each other for the lack of 'pouch' and i dont really want to spend anymore of my life hoping that the dimwits i spoke to over the phone grow a brain cell or 2.
Does anyone know how to put the youtube software back on a T-mobile phone???
Does anyone have the software? or a partial rom or cab---dont know how to add the original rom!!!
Ps. got mine for £60 inc delivery on an upgrade (wanted it free) on flex35 for 18months offered same deal for flex 25 but wanted the 3gb internet that was included---then added another £10 a month to get web and walk max with 10gb allowance that allows skype usage......so £45 per month +£60 =£870total contract
....so really upset at not being able to have the bonus of using youtube on the go after paying all that extra to use the internet
Good news----cancelled my already broken home broadband today so gets me more of the monthly cost back--ie.the phone replaces my home broadband and my dongle top up charges when travelling
Wireless router for o2 builds
Good to see that T-Mob aren't playing about with things too much!
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When you guys refer to 'T-mobile' branding, I assuming this is just the software (boot splash, etc) and not any logos physically on the phone itself?
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Fortunately there aren't any exterior logos branded on the device itself, it's just as you assumed, splash screens both start up & shut down plus a couple of apps.
Hey peeps,
Got some money to burn before the end of my tax year and have been keeping my eye on the phone market recently (boy has it been eventful with the passing of the MWC), and have decided i want a Nexus One.
Can i just get a few questions clear so i know it's defiantly the right choice (as i keep thinking i should wait for the *cough* iphone *cough* 4 *cough*):
1) Will the N1 get updates to Android first over other Android phones like the milestone and the Desire?
2) Will there be any issues with updates as i will be buying from the US for me in the UK?
3) If i have a problem with my N1 where do i go to get it fixed in the UK?
4) Is the N1 'always on'? (need to decide what data package to go for)
5) If i root the N1 will this cause problems with Android updates?
6) If i put the HTC Sense on the N1 will this cause problems with Android updates?
I can't think of any other major questions, but i am sure i will ask if i do
Paul
1) It will be faster than the milestone, but for the Desire we don't know yet. Anyway, it's not like features like this won't be ported the next day by the devs here
2) No problem.
3) Dunno, sorry
4) Well it can connected only on demand, but it's not how android is supposed to be used I guess.
5) Not so far, and at worse you'll have to wait (not long) for unofficial updates
6) You'll have to use the updates found here. The OS won't be 100% identical to the Desire, so no official updates will work. Applications updates from the market work us usual though.
Thanks Blimblim
with regards to No.4, i asked cus someone told me that the iphone is always on, so if it hasn't found a wifi network to connect to it uses GPRS or 3G which could get costly if i'm out and about
With No.6 I think i might leave it as stock if it may cause problems/inconveniences. (but i might change my mind when i get it )
3) It'll go to HTC UK who are based in Milton Keynes.
4) You can turn data on and off as you please with the 'Toggle Data' widget.
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1) Will the N1 get updates to Android first over other Android phones like the milestone and the Desire? More than likely, as the updates will come straight from Google
2) Will there be any issues with updates as i will be buying from the US for me in the UK? No
3) If i have a problem with my N1 where do i go to get it fixed in the UK? Phone gets sent off to HTC in Milton Keynes
4) Is the N1 'always on'? (need to decide what data package to go for) Yes, although you can disable mobile data with APNDroid, which was fine for me till I sorted a dataplan
5) If i root the N1 will this cause problems with Android updates? Only if you load a custom ROM
6) If i put the HTC Sense on the N1 will this cause problems with Android updates? Yes, as it's a custom ROM, not that the devs wont include the updates themselves though.
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sir.chunk said:
Hey peeps,
Got some money to burn before the end of my tax year and have been keeping my eye on the phone market recently (boy has it been eventful with the passing of the MWC), and have decided i want a Nexus One.
Can i just get a few questions clear so i know it's defiantly the right choice (as i keep thinking i should wait for the *cough* iphone *cough* 4 *cough*):
1) Will the N1 get updates to Android first over other Android phones like the milestone and the Desire?
2) Will there be any issues with updates as i will be buying from the US for me in the UK?
3) If i have a problem with my N1 where do i go to get it fixed in the UK?
4) Is the N1 'always on'? (need to decide what data package to go for)
5) If i root the N1 will this cause problems with Android updates?
6) If i put the HTC Sense on the N1 will this cause problems with Android updates?
I can't think of any other major questions, but i am sure i will ask if i do
Paul
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I'm from uk and have an N1
1) Update was prompted to me the moment the wizard setup up wifi (by establishing my google accounts) upon startup
2) None so far. Be aware navigation will only work at present if you root your phone (iphone equivalent of jailbreaking). Google are working on a european version, i chose to wait. And then there is an intermittent sync error with Picasa web albums directly onto the phone, though you can still access the web version in your browser in seconds [EDIT - this will be resolved by updates according to Google forums]
3) A problem with software would be to contact Google. Hardware would require HTC's uk based team.
4) You can chose to not have data roaming, chose to not update any widgets should you wish. For your information i'm on O2 simplicity at £20 a month, 800 minutes, 1600 texts and unlimited internet and have had no problems. Advice if you'r unsure would be to buy the paid version of the Taskiller app, it can be selected to automatically close background apps and therefore stop unnecessary data.
5) Not rooted mine. Chose not to do mine as i'm new to Android it's still much more customizable than iphone and Winmo so i'm a happy user with current abilities. I will pursue rooting if Google do not update a sat nav app for uk in the next few months. There are plenty of youtube videos around to show you how with forum advice.
6) Again, there are plenty of youtube videos with the 2.1 Desire new Rom working on the N1 successfully. No visual performance issues fromt he ones i've seen and everything looks as it should.
Hope i've been of some help.
Regards
Scott
oooooo, this is all very exciting! Thanks everyone for the info.
Didn't know HTC had a centre in MK - WINNER!
I think i will leave putting HTC sense on for now. I did it with the X1 and liked it, but that's only cus what SE had to being with was about as much use as a chocolate tea pot! lol
Out of interest, what data plan have you gone for with vodafone UK?
I see they are now offering on their sim only plans a 1gb data plan.
1 more thing, you may need to establish the APN's for MMS and web for your Network but these can easily be Google'd...
scottyj17 said:
1 more thing, you may need to establish the APN's for MMS and web for your Network but these can easily be Google'd...
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Noted! Thanks scotty
Using Nexus One in the UK on o2 with no problems what so ever, everything working as should.
However just received a big bill from DHL for £81
philaldred said:
Using Nexus One in the UK on o2 with no problems what so ever, everything working as should.
However just received a big bill from DHL for £81
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Really? Mine was £59 Did you get a UK charger with yours?
Also, to the OP, you really should get an unlimited data plan. They are pretty standard now, even on PAYG, and you are not gonna get anywhere near as much out of the phone without one.
philaldred said:
However just received a big bill from DHL for £81
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That sounds like a mistake to me, even with the charger it shouldn't be much over £60.
Mine was £59.21 (no charger)
Have they stiffed you for duty by any chance? That should be zero.
philaldred said:
However just received a big bill from DHL for £81
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If DHL try to shaft you for the duty charge, phone them up and demand it taken off your bill. UK customs state that mobile phones and PDAs have 0% duty fee. They put a 5% duty on mine, so I called them up. The lines are always busy, but as soon as I got through it was only a 2 mins affair. They have to recalculate the VAT and other charges so they'll send you a new updated bill in about a week or so.
Hey guys, what was the total cost in £'s if you don't mind me asking (phone, Duty?, VAT)?
Also, would you think when Vodafone release it in the UK, will it be different to the one from Google direct?
@3Shirts - Vodafone don't do unlimited data, just 500mb or 1Gb
guys dont forget quidco as well £100 for a symplicity o2 tarrif and £100 for vf one as well
Vodafone unltd data limit sucks
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Hey guys, what was the total cost in £'s if you don't mind me asking (phone, Duty?, VAT)?
Also, would you think when Vodafone release it in the UK, will it be different to the one from Google direct?
@3Shirts - Vodafone don't do unlimited data, just 500mb or 1Gb
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Guys I'm using my N1 on vodafone uk too but hate that i get the 500mb so called unlimited data on my 18 month pay monthly plan (came with my contracted crappy N97)! They give iPhone users 1gig!! N other networks put out 1 gig too...why this unfairness??
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£412.41 all in, no charger as it's a rip-off!
Rusty! said:
£412.41 all in, no charger as it's a rip-off!
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Hey Rusty, thanks for that.
How come the charger is a rip off, and what have you gone for instead?
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£412.41 all in, no charger as it's a rip-off!
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Thanks for the info. I've been considering the N1 replaced for my HD2, really want to try android. How long did it take for the N1 to be in your hand after despatch?
Ordered at 17:15 on Tues day evening, retried order at 17:45 due to HSBC fraud prevention.
Phone in hand about 13:30 on the Friday.
Hi all,
I will recieve my first Android handset tomorrow (HTC Hero) and plan to use it until Autumn (Windows Phone 7 looks very appealing and I didn't spend much on this handset, it's not even on a contract). I am looking for some tips and advice on Android.
I was very well accustomed to Windows Mobile at one point, and very active on this site, but then stopped altogether - so I'm not a novice to flashing (I know what this could be seen to mean!).
I plan to read through various short guides over the next couple of days, before flashing a new ROM on my Hero tomorrow night. I intend to become as good (i.e. knowledgable) with Android as I can, in the next few months.
Is there anything I should know, read or look into/look out for?
Should I update the radio (is there a wiki entry on here for that?)
And recommened apps or ROMS and why?
Any general advice?
P.S. Will I regret buying the black version of the Hero? Is it a good choice?
aameerp said:
Hi all,
I will recieve my first Android handset tomorrow (HTC Hero) and plan to use it until Autumn (Windows Phone 7 looks very appealing and I didn't spend much on this handset, it's not even on a contract). I am looking for some tips and advice on Android.
I was very well accustomed to Windows Mobile at one point, and very active on this site, but then stopped altogether - so I'm not a novice to flashing (I know what this could be seen to mean!).
I plan to read through various short guides over the next couple of days, before flashing a new ROM on my Hero tomorrow night.
Is there anything I should know, read or look into/look out for?
Should I update the radio (is there a wiki entry on here for that?)
And recommened apps or ROMS and why?
Any general advice?
P.S. Will I regret buying the black version of the Hero?
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I popped into T-Mobile the other day and got myself an HTC Hero G2 and I like it, very customizable and you probably won't regret it. Depends how much you spend on the device cost wise because remember you will be going into a contract.
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I popped into T-Mobile the other day and got myself an HTC Hero G2 and I like it, very customizable and you probably won't regret it. Depends how much you spend on the device cost wise because remember you will be going into a contract.
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No contract for me. I paid around £165 for it ('virtually brand new, in perfect condition') and I've got T-Mobile's SIM only deal (30 day rolling contracts, basically). 100 minutes, 100 texts, unlimited internet for £10 - brilliant! I'll get the £15 tariff if I find 100 minutes isn't enough, but I use Skype, Google Voice and just email a lot.
£165,.. Thats a v-good price if its in mint condition!!... I paid £230 Less than a week ago and i thought that was good.
In regards to ROMs,... I flashed the latest Modaco ROM to mine the day it was delivered, it seemed abit smoother than the stock Orange ROM that was on it when i had no apps installed, but now iv loaded it up there is a tiny bit of lag, like a nano second, its hardly noticeable at all.
But there are so many ROMS to choose from, I think just swapping and changing between them till you find one that suits you is the best bet, but its not something I have the time (or patience) for. This is what i followed to update the ROM http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=645253 - [Guide] How to Root & Install a Custom Rom on Orange UK & T-Mobile UK [Updated 13/03]
As for the Radio update, definately do it. Im using a handset that is locked to Orange UK but using an O2 sim in it with a rebel sim. On the first day I only had 2 bars of reception most of the time, sometimes it went to 3 bars but not often. Since updating, it has consistantly been on 3 or 4 bars.
Check out this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=646465 (- Radio update advice please?...) about how to go about updating it.
As for apps, there are too many to go through, I'v just been googleing 'Best Android Apps' and seeing which ones will benefit me.
And lastly,.. Hellllll Nooooooo,... You definately wont regret buying one. IMO the white version looks abit more slick and has a teflon coating to stop it getting dirty but how dirty can a black (or graphite in my case) phone get?...
Im happy!
Recommended Android freeware apps:
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Some good-to-know Android tips & tricks:
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Hope you will have use for them
Hi, I'm not really sure how the GT works. Can I for example put a normal phone sim in it and use the data allowance on that sim?
I use internet, games and multi media first on my devices and calls way, way second so I think the Tab would be good for me as an all in one device but I cant get it on a normal phone monthly contract just a stupid data one. My plan would be to buy it off contract and then get a "3" sim that comes with unlimited data and free minutes and txt. Would this work ok or is there another device better?
Many Thanks
RReckless
HTC HD2
Android Nand
Hi,
It is possible to use it as phone but it's not very handy because of the bigness -> not comfortable to hold while phoning. But for games and movies it would be no bad solution.
But I would buy a netbook, you can do much more with it...
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Hi,
It is possible to use it as phone but it's not very handy because of the bigness -> not comfortable to hold while phoning. But for games and movies it would be no bad solution.
But I would buy a netbook, you can do much more with it...
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I understand what you mean but the most important thing for me is all in one device. Even if its crappy as a phone that's fine as long as i can use it. The way i see it is with a simple blue tooth head set it doesn't really matter what size the device is.
The Galaxy Tab is the perfect all-in-one device at the moment. I'm enjoying mine too much, actually.
im thinkin about tradin for one but from what ive been readin they are stopin ppl at att from using it as a phone
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im thinkin about tradin for one but from what ive been readin they are stopin ppl at att from using it as a phone
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Pretty much everywhere outside North America, the Tab ships with phone functionality enabled and no carrier restrictions except for SIM locks when bought under contract.
I presume the OP is in the UK, in which case they'll have no issues doing as they plan. I travel frequently in Europe, and tend to swap prepaid data and voice SIMs in and out of the Tab regularly without issue.
Regards,
Dave
foxmeister said:
Pretty much everywhere outside North America, the Tab ships with phone functionality enabled and no carrier restrictions except for SIM locks when bought under contract.
I presume the OP is in the UK, in which case they'll have no issues doing as they plan. I travel frequently in Europe, and tend to swap prepaid data and voice SIMs in and out of the Tab regularly without issue.
Regards,
Dave
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I am in the UK so am I right in thinking that if I put a "3" Sim in with all you can eat data and txt and minutes, that's all I will need?
Many Thanks
RReckless
HTC HD2
Android Nand
RReckless said:
I am in the UK so am I right in thinking that if I put a "3" Sim in with all you can eat data and txt and minutes, that's all I will need?
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As long as it's not a SIM locked Tab, yes!
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Dave
Hello!
I am from Germany and am using the Galaxy Tab as a full mobile phone and mp3Player replacement for 4 Month now! The only Point is, that i have to choose jeans with enough big pockets to fit the tab in!
So when you say, that calling is at second priority, then i really can recommend it to you!
I just love this over sized phone. Lol. When I bought my tab, I had to buy a sling bag so that I can carry it around and with bluetooth, I had no problem taking my calls. Emails and messaging on the go is now normal to me. Anything that I will need on the go, tab works fine for me.
Of course if you think 7" is a bit large, go for smaller phone like galaxy s. Comparatively, if you need better power, go for laptop or netbook but as you know it, they are heavier.
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The battery life of the GT is even a lot better than some laptops.
Bluetooth headset with screen is fine, but it's kinda big to carry around all the time.
Thanks for all the input. Ive got a couple more months with my HTC HD2 and the Gtab looks like my top runner for an upgrade.
Many Thanks
RReckless
HTC HD2
Android Nand
I know you'll enjoy it
i hesitated at start if to replace my Nexus one with the tab, and after doing so i don't regret it one bit.
it is by far the best device i had in terms of usability, the big screen allows me to see clearly and quickly without having to concentrate on what i'm searching for.
have an A2DP bluetooth headset, wearing Jeans most of the time so have no problem putting it in my back pocket.
I've just bought a brand new S4 I9505 at a bargain price from a friend who got it as a free upgrade, but didn't want it, or the hassle of selling it.
I've been trying to find out if the S4 supports wi-fi tethering on 3 UK, I'm not on a tethering contract, but have never had a problem with my HTC Desire or recently purchased S2.
I would normally just put my sim in and try it, but that would require cutting it down, something I don't wish to do just yet.
There's a lot of conflicting info on here, and the net, so can anyone say for certain whether it'll work or not please?
Before my 3 upgrade i had a sim only deal with UL Data, but i did have the option to tether on my iphone 4, never really used it a lot so not sure if i ever got charged for it. This time around, when deciding to go for the 35 or 37 per month contract i asked them what differences are there, one thing they did mention was on the one plan you can have the option to tether, thought to myself i could do that on my sim only deal anyway, but like a mug decided to go for the one plan. Not sure if that helps you at all
I'd say it depends.
Is the phone branded? You can be 100% sure that if it is 3 branded then it will detect and report tethering, therefore it will not work.
If it's not, and you say your sim card worked fine on other (unrooted?) phones then it should also work in the S4.
I've got the One Plan myself so I can obviously tether as much as I like and it obviously works, but otherwise, you can always get around this with any of the apps available in the PlayStore (you need root for this) that route/mask the internet traffic data as android browser data, and then adhere to the rule of max 1gb per hour, and 3gb per day to not raise any alarms. Hope this helps.
Thanks very much for the replies, I hadn't subscribed so didn't get an email
The phone was originally on Vodafone, but is unlocked, there does appear to be some Vodafone apps, but not start up or shutdown animations from Vodafone, so doesn't seem too heavily branded. Hopefully the fact it's a Vodafone phone and not from Three will work in my favor, although I will eventually root it.
The other phones I've used are both rooted, an HTC Desire, and S2, I only tether very occasionally, when on holiday in the UK or just need a quick connection to setup another phone or use my tablet when out, so won't be using GBs of data.
I should have my SIM cutter and adapters (so I can refit in my S2 until the S4 is ready) today when I get home, so I'll give it a go tonight and see what happens.
Something I read in PC Pro recently about mobile phone companies blocking tethering using new methods, got me worried, and I'd also seen plenty of posts from people in America having problems, anyway we'll see tonight - does annoy me that I can't use my 1GB of data I pay for how I want to.
Good news, cut down and fitted my sim earlier this evening, no problem tethering my Android tablet to the S4, was able to browse the net and even run some speed tests. Never tried my laptop, didn't want to push my luck with a different O/S.