Hello guys,what do you think about this nice watch?
It have dual function...bluetoth shincronize with smartphones and a simcard phone function!
Here is all the details,and is like an upgrade of simple U8
http://emergencyplus-tw.com/wordpress/?p=1033
I buyt from ebay with 62usd,and I wait to come now!
Maybe will have more firmwares and details in future!
alesul said:
Hello guys,what do you think about this nice watch?
It have dual function...bluetoth shincronize with smartphones and a simcard phone function!
Here is all the details,and is like an upgrade of simple U8
http://emergencyplus-tw.com/wordpress/?p=1033
I buyt from ebay with 62usd,and I wait to come now!
Maybe will have more firmwares and details in future!
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Keep us updated alesul
Also a walk through video is available on youtube (in Chinese):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ldpTp1kZyQ
From what information I gather through the video, the watch does not run Android, instead run a custom OS (java based most likely). The battery size is 350mah, and the watch take an optional micro-sim.
The video also claim the watch is water resistant, but not water proof. Additional the sync software work mostly only with Android, iOS have very limited sync functionality.
Hi
Hey can u plz give the review.. I am thinking of buying a smartwatch within $70-80.. so considering U8 or U8 Pro.. there is another one though which I liked but can't find any review at all.. So how is this U8 Pro? & another thing.. do u know if in the given range there is any watch with a 3.5mm port or not?
@NeelDroid - there's the SmartQ Z watch which but its $99, however using Bitcoin you can get it for $79. Features:
3.5mm port
3 different custom ROMs
Firmaware updates
Play Store but only certain apps work
Water resistant
Refer to the thread pls.
On a different note there's the Chinese Pebble copy for around $58. Please refer to its thread.
@simple1i
This 79$ is with shipping or without, if w/o what will be cost to poland (if its possible)?
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@simple1i
This 79$ is with shipping or without, if w/o what will be cost to poland (if its possible)?
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$79 with shipping registered worldwide :highfive: - it does not have a speaker, just a 3.5mm port.
Contact user adro (no paypal, bitcoin only) http://smartqwatch.com/forum/discussion/5336/selling-smartq-z-watch-z-watch-lite-69usd
Note: there are two models, the lite model for $69 no with no Wifi and less RAM ...i think and the other one with Wifi. Come with a few colours.
Also a newer model (Z2 or P1 or H1, not sure what its called) is supposed to be coming out in June, unconfirmed cost is around $169, no 3,5mm port, but with speakers.
Heh. Who need speaker in watch? Vibrations are usefull, but speaker?
So.now i need the money for bitcoins, thanks!
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Heh. Who need speaker in watch? Vibrations are usefull, but speaker?
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MIC/Speaker is a very useful feature. Voice to text/text to voice, voice search, voice commands and the like. This can all be done without digging that 5.4" massive phone out of your pocket every time or in cases where your hands are full or the phone is out of reach. Speaker without a MIC is silly though.
i just sold my u8 to get the u8 pro... found like 3 new videos of it on youtube and it seems good for the money.. hopefully i'll get it soon..
so what are the differences between U8 and U8 pro?
hardware looks different, or are there real changes?
software is newer but not that much different?
same BTNotifier app?
JarlSX said:
so what are the differences between U8 and U8 pro?
hardware looks different, or are there real changes?
software is newer but not that much different?
same BTNotifier app?
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Well there is a micro sim card slot which allows it to be a stand alone phone if needed.
This is all for an android phone ad that is what I am using with btnotify as downloaded from the details on the instruction sheet that came with the phone.
The phone arrived set to Chinese so to set it to English find the settings icon (looks like a gear wheel)
Tap the second option down.
Tap the second option down again.
Select the first option which is English.
I have one of these and it works pretty well even just as a phone.
Unfortunately the instruction sheet is a bit limited and you need to work a few things out.
Using btnotification on an android phone it will push full notification with some of the contents not just the fact you have a message to the watch.
You can start your smart phone camera and see the picture it is seeing then make it capture it on the smart phone using the smart watch as a remote control.
You can use the music app on the smart watch to operate your music played app on the smart phone to play music held on your phone. On mine I can skip tracks but NOT alter the volume coming through the smart phone speakers or smart phone earphones.
Of you allow the music to play through the smart watch speaker or earphone then the volume control on the smart watch works locally.
This may depend on the app you have on the phone and what functionality the phone has.
There are 4 clock faces and the digital one is very good.
The screen is bright and has good viewing angles. It comes on with a button press and goes off on a second button press or after about 5 seconds of inactivity. This is good for the battery life and not as much as much of a pain as it might at first appear.. No more so than pressing a button for a back light at night. There is only one button so you can't get it wrong.
Slightly annoyingly the standard micro USB plugs are longer at about 8mm because the USB slot is sunk to protect it from damage and water I suppose. The earphones are also micro USB in fact the same slot a there is only one. A 3.5 mm jack would have been better for me ad I don't like the earphones supplied very much. A bit of rooting around on the net can yield some 8mm cables but as yet I have not found a 8mm micro USB to 3.5 mm jack plug adaptor.
If anyone can work out how the speed dial works I would love to know how.
You can get the local sim to call numbers by entering their position on the sim followed by #. Not really the same thing but easier than scrolling through the local address book. Note their position on the sim is as they were added to the sim not alphabetical.
I might add to this as I find out a bit more.
I do have the observation that while names come up for incoming calls to the smart watch if they come from the smart phone it displays the phone number. Maybe this is just my fault.
Both the lost phone and loss of blue tooth connection (phone out of range) work.
I will be interested to see any other comments or instructions from anyone else.
Well only one day in and I find an undocumented feature. If you move your arm forward like you want to know the time the screen comes on. So one handed operation is no problem. Obviously someone used an accelerometer feed to switch on the display or my watch has a loose connection but I think it is very clever, just wish I had a manual that documented all the features.
Note you may have to try it a few times to get it to work but it will.
Upro
my2234 said:
Well there is a micro sim card slot which allows it to be a stand alone phone if needed.
This is all for an android phone ad that is what I am using with btnotify as downloaded from the details on the instruction sheet that came with the phone.
The phone arrived set to Chinese so to set it to English find the settings icon (looks like a gear wheel)
Tap the second option down.
Tap the second option down again.
Select the first option which is English.
I have one of these and it works pretty well even just as a phone.
Unfortunately the instruction sheet is a bit limited and you need to work a few things out.
Using btnotification on an android phone it will push full notification with some of the contents not just the fact you have a message to the watch.
You can start your smart phone camera and see the picture it is seeing then make it capture it on the smart phone using the smart watch as a remote control.
You can use the music app on the smart watch to operate your music played app on the smart phone to play music held on your phone. On mine I can skip tracks but NOT alter the volume coming through the smart phone speakers or smart phone earphones.
Of you allow the music to play through the smart watch speaker or earphone then the volume control on the smart watch works locally.
This may depend on the app you have on the phone and what functionality the phone has.
There are 4 clock faces and the digital one is very good.
The screen is bright and has good viewing angles. It comes on with a button press and goes off on a second button press or after about 5 seconds of inactivity. This is good for the battery life and not as much as much of a pain as it might at first appear.. No more so than pressing a button for a back light at night. There is only one button so you can't get it wrong.
Slightly annoyingly the standard micro USB plugs are longer at about 8mm because the USB slot is sunk to protect it from damage and water I suppose. The earphones are also micro USB in fact the same slot a there is only one. A 3.5 mm jack would have been better for me ad I don't like the earphones supplied very much. A bit of rooting around on the net can yield some 8mm cables but as yet I have not found a 8mm micro USB to 3.5 mm jack plug adaptor.
If anyone can work out how the speed dial works I would love to know how.
You can get the local sim to call numbers by entering their position on the sim followed by #. Not really the same thing but easier than scrolling through the local address book. Note their position on the sim is as they were added to the sim not alphabetical.
I might add to this as I find out a bit more.
I do have the observation that while names come up for incoming calls to the smart watch if they come from the smart phone it displays the phone number. Maybe this is just my fault.
Both the lost phone and loss of blue tooth connection (phone out of range) work.
I will be interested to see any other comments or instructions from anyone else.
Well only one day in and I find an undocumented feature. If you move your arm forward like you want to know the time the screen comes on. So one handed operation is no problem. Obviously someone used an accelerometer feed to switch on the display or my watch has a loose connection but I think it is very clever, just wish I had a manual that documented all the features.
Note you may have to try it a few times to get it to work but it will.
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Thanks on advise on clock "moving hand forward" I discovered you just shake your hand and it comes on.(This was bugging me the phone goes off now its ok)
Just rec my UPro. Works very well so far. Hope it last for some time.
Able to rec and make calls
Able to take pics.
Able to rec sms. Sending tedious though.
Able to insert another sim card.
Can see callers on in coming phone and names and messages in sms.
Q- Is there any Whatsapp. i cant find it.
tks
RMnaf said:
Thanks on advise on clock "moving hand forward" I discovered you just shake your hand and it comes on.(This was bugging me the phone goes off now its ok)
Just rec my UPro. Works very well so far. Hope it last for some time.
Able to rec and make calls
Able to take pics.
Able to rec sms. Sending tedious though.
Able to insert another sim card.
Can see callers on in coming phone and names and messages in sms.
Q- Is there any Whatsapp. i cant find it.
tks
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So moving your arm up turns on the screen? Is this a standard function or does like the pedometer have to be on?
is the watch strap replaceable? i dont really like buckle straps and would prefer a deployment clasp. im gonna be ordering this tomorrow so i would just like to know so that i could get the strap at the same time. I intend to make a video on this watch since there arent many. im actually excited for this watch, my hopes arent high but from what i can tell it's a pretty decent smart watch for what it costs.
my2234 said:
Well there is a micro sim card slot which allows it to be a stand alone phone if needed.
Slightly annoyingly the standard micro USB plugs are longer at about 8mm because the USB slot is sunk to protect it from damage and water I suppose. The earphones are also micro USB in fact the same slot a there is only one. A 3.5 mm jack would have been better for me ad I don't like the earphones supplied very much. A bit of rooting around on the net can yield some 8mm cables but as yet I have not found a 8mm micro USB to 3.5 mm jack plug adaptor.
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aliexpress.com/item/New-Micro-USB-to-3-5mm-RCA-Jack-Headphone-Earphone-Audio-Adapter-Socket-Convertor-Cable-Free/1457486610.html
i guess if the usb connector is not long enough on this one could remove the plastic case and stick some hot glue on it to make it longer.
so i got the impression though that you cannot store music on u8 pro itself, right?
also i`m kind of assuming that you would not be able to use u8 pro with bluetooth headset
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i guess if the usb connector is not long enough on this one could remove the plastic case and stick some hot glue on it to make it longer.
so i got the impression though that you cannot store music on u8 pro itself, right?
also i`m kind of assuming that you would not be able to use u8 pro with bluetooth headset
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headset of headphones? you should be able to use a headset but it might get a bit complicated. like if you answered on the phone and wanted to switch to the headset, it might switch to the watch instead of the headset but thats the only problem that might come up. because this watch is its own phone, it allows you answer the phone with the audio coming out of the phone and if you answer on the watch the sound will come out of the watch, the headset shouldnt get in the way... but thats based off my understanding of how the watch and bluetooth works, ill update when i get the watch haha
update: i said up there that answering on the phone would make the audio come out of the phone while answering on the watch will make the audio come out of the watch. well earlier today i asked on youtube whether or not this is true and the guy said that it is false. audio will always come out of the watch. BUT in the elegance u8 thread, someone said that the the audio will only come out of the watch if you answer on the watch, so im not sure. can anyone else confirm whether this is true or false?
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bustanut666 said:
So moving your arm up turns on the screen? Is this a standard function or does like the pedometer have to be on?
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Shake yr arms better, it will slowly come on . No need pedometer.
mahnameisjaime1 said:
is the watch strap replaceable? i dont really like buckle straps and would prefer a deployment clasp. im gonna be ordering this tomorrow so i would just like to know so that i could get the strap at the same time. I intend to make a video on this watch since there arent many. im actually excited for this watch, my hopes arent high but from what i can tell it's a pretty decent smart watch for what it costs.
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I think the strap is a standard 24mm wide or just slightly less than 1 inch.
It looks pretty standard with except that the pin holding it is not a spring loaded type but
in fact looks as if it is some sort of screw with a hexaganol head
of the type you would put a very small Allen key in.
Changing it looks as though it should be pretty easy if you have two such Allen keys.
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alakimaki said:
aliexpress.com/item/New-Micro-USB-to-3-5mm-RCA-Jack-Headphone-Earphone-Audio-Adapter-Socket-Convertor-Cable-Free/1457486610.html
i guess if the usb connector is not long enough on this one could remove the plastic case and stick some hot glue on it to make it longer.
so i got the impression though that you cannot store music on u8 pro itself, right?
also i`m kind of assuming that you would not be able to use u8 pro with bluetooth headset
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Not quite as easy as that because the metal outer case has to be 8mm all the way back from the tip to the shoulder on the plastic.
I read somewhere about someone stripping back the standard plastic plug and finding just the wires underneath.
There is a web site I found selling the longer tip variety of micro USB plug so if it arrives I will test it and maybe I can post a link.
You are correct I think as so far the only music I have played was on my smart phone.
The Bluetooth headphones might not be a problem as you can probable pair them with your smart phone
if the watch won't recognise them , which I suspect it wont.
The odd thing even then the volume control on the watch, in my case won't communicate with the volume control in my music app.
It will make the tracks skip and pause, pity about the volume control.
It is a dedicated piece of firmware as opposed to Android so it boots up very quickly but there are limitations unless the manufacturer posts updates to the firmware.
The battery life is quite good so far, for me a day of light use at least. Charging is pretty quick. It will of course charge off a lap top or aux battery using its 8mm micro USB cable.
JarlSX said:
so what are the differences between U8 and U8 pro?
hardware looks different, or are there real changes?
software is newer but not that much different?
same BTNotifier app?
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does this clock has an altimeter like the non pro version of this watch?
jimacid said:
does this clock has an altimeter like the non pro version of this watch?
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Why does HTC continue to put the USB connector, and especially the 3.5 headphone jack on the bottom of the phone? In this configuration you have to put the device in your pocket upside down, and to pull it out you're bound to press a button. And when you're not connected the jacks are just little more than traps. So why, when HTC does so many things well and is even innovative to some degree, fail to see the downside (no pun) to putting two extremely large holes, which are critical to the use of the phone, on the bottom of the device?
I guess so the 3rd party dealers can make them, I just got this for my office use.
http://www.amazon.com/USB-Cradle-Ba...3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1271816381&sr=8-3
Not much chance of listening to your music in that configuration, huh?
Cradle
Tref said:
Not much chance of listening to your music in that configuration, huh?
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I have 1 similar, mine has 3.5 headphone jack in cradle, & output on back of cradle, also usb port. It rings through earphones & phonespeaker, Or external speakers. I love it. Don't know if this 1 does all that. Quig
Tref said:
Why does HTC continue to put the USB connector, and especially the 3.5 headphone jack on the bottom of the phone? In this configuration you have to put the device in your pocket upside down, and to pull it out you're bound to press a button. And when you're not connected the jacks are just little more than traps. So why, when HTC does so many things well and is even innovative to some degree, fail to see the downside (no pun) to putting two extremely large holes, which are critical to the use of the phone, on the bottom of the device?
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personally i find it better with it on the bottom. Makes more sense. I would hate to see a wire over my screen listineing ot music.
lemonspeakers said:
personally i find it better with it on the bottom. Makes more sense. I would hate to see a wire over my screen listineing ot music.
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You couldn't place the cord around the back side? With an L-shaped plug it would naturally fall the way the cord was pointed anyway, whether that was to the back or either side.
It's a lame orientation that makes little sense, imho. I have a Nokia N85 that I used between Winmo devices. Having the phone and power jacks on the top works very well (even if Symbian doesn't )
Having the audio jack on top would probably see them sued by Apple
It's just selfish to assume that HTC should pander to your specific needs. If it really irks you so much, maybe you shouldn't have bought it in the first place.
I prefer it on the bottom, out of the way, good for 3rd party cradles.
In the end, it's impossible to please everyone. Take it or leave it.
bottom works well for me too
One downside of this phone is that it struggles to make it through a day on a full charge. I drive a lot, so i can put it in a holder and plug the charger into the bottom. I also carry it in a horizontal belt holder. If it's in your pocket, does it matter if it's upside down?
concreteman said:
One downside of this phone is that it struggles to make it through a day on a full charge. I drive a lot, so i can put it in a holder and plug the charger into the bottom. I also carry it in a horizontal belt holder. If it's in your pocket, does it matter if it's upside down?
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I agree with concreteman.
HD2 is intended to be a business phone, so you will find a lot of them charging in the cars.
I also sometimes listen to the music in the car, and it certainly looks better and more graceful when both the charger and the audio cable are connected at the bottom.
Previously, my Touch HD looked like a Borg in the cradle with all those wires
being a user oh the Touch HD for a year, when i swapped over to the hd2 i found the connections at a much more convinient place than the hd's
I actually prefer them to be on the bottom as well. When I put the phone in my pocket I like to put it in upside down so that when I pull it out it's right side up. It's just more convenient for me and I don't feel like the wires are in the way.
i prefer the plugs on the bottom, Ive always put my phone into my pocket top down, so when i reach in and grab it, it is already in my hand in the orientation that i am going to use it. having the plugs, esp the headphone plug on the bottom is better for me because when using headphones with the phone in my pocket the cord comes straight out.
tref, i dont know what weird person u are, but i need the plugs on the bottom side of the phone, i hate them on the upper side like many other phones have now..
if the plug would be on the upper side i would need to rotate the phone first, before i could use it, else not
CRO_Misho said:
I agree with concreteman.
HD2 is intended to be a business phone, so you will find a lot of them charging in the cars.
I also sometimes listen to the music in the car, and it certainly looks better and more graceful when both the charger and the audio cable are connected at the bottom.
Previously, my Touch HD looked like a Borg in the cradle with all those wires
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I really don't know what you guys are doing on your hd2, but I am a power user on my hd2 and my battery will end up to about ~35+/- 10~ by the end of the day. Thats from 8AM to 9PM at night.
I heavily multitask from google maps, browsing, listening to music on lunch breaks, movie clips of my next design from CAD to clients, text, check email CONSTANTLY, take random pictures with CAMERA for my next CAD inspiration...
And the list goes on.
It must certainly be the ROM and Radio you guys are using. Until then your HD2 will suffer badly like when I first got the phone and complained like a Biotch!
I used to use Duttys HG v1.2, and things only got better flashing 2.09 radio with Clean EX roms.
Everyone's hd2 is different so ymmv.
I personally also prefer all the sockets at the bottom
I always have my phone in my pocket upside down, so when I pull it out it's already in my hand the way I use it and I don't have to flip it around to use it.....and I would HATE to have the earphone jack on top...that's just silly in my opinion....I love it the way it is...
I put my phone in my pocket top towards my feet so when I pull it out its right side up already... so having the plugs on the bottom makes sense.
My computer is under my desk, so charging my phone while it sits on my desk works, if the jacks were on top my phone would be upside down... Having the plugs on top makes no sense to me.
The verdict is clear.
In the process of claiming HTC is stupid, he has proven that he himself is the odd one out.
d4rksorrow/kenkiller,
Never said HTC was weird or stupid. Didn't say anyone else was either. But I will say you two appear to be still wet behind the ears.
It does appear that I'm in the minority here, and that's fine. I'll stick with keeping my phone in my pocket right side up, and enjoying mp3 players and other phones with a headphone jack on the top. Takes all kinds to make the world go 'round.
As title says, it used to work properly with both left and right headphones working properly, however now only the right earpiece outputs sound no matter what I try, played music, games, video and all have the same problems.
Could have been something I did with the phone, could have accidentally made it output in the right earphone only. if so, how do I fix it...
Tried other pairs of earphones and all experience the same problems too, the contact should be working as when i insert a earphone, i can hear the electrical contacts being made on the earphone
You can isolate instantly whether it's software or hardware by just reinstalling the firmware.. Then you'll know for sure (when I worked at a Apple reseller, restoring iPod's was the first action I told everyone to take if they didn't know what was wrong)
But I have yet to have seen any balance controls.
Are you using the Samsung earphones that were supplied with the phone? Samsung, and Nokia, use a different configuration to most phones as far as the four-pin socket is concerned, so if you are using any other make, the chances are that only one channel is connected. Also make sure you are using earphones with a FOUR pin plug, not the standard three pin supplied with mp3 players.
Geryatrix said:
Are you using the Samsung earphones that were supplied with the phone? Samsung, and Nokia, use a different configuration to most phones as far as the four-pin socket is concerned, so if you are using any other make, the chances are that only one channel is connected. Also make sure you are using earphones with a FOUR pin plug, not the standard three pin supplied with mp3 players.
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Standard stereo mini-jack is a universal wiring standard, i.e. tip and two barrel contacts for ground and left/right channels. The fourth barrel contact is usually used for composite video.
If anyone decided to wire their socket differently then you'd never get any earplugs/headphones to work without an adaptor and it would be a totally stupid thing to do.
To the original poster, check whether you've adjusted balance settings to only one side. Not sure how you do that since haven't got mine yet.
Using stock headphones, have not changed any settings to output in right earphones only.will try re flashing when I can
This may sound a bit dumb but you checked you actually properly pressed the jack into the socket? Just asking because the first time I listened to something on my SGS I had the same problem just to notice that the socket was actually tight enough so that the jack wasn't completely in, once I pressed it the missing 1-2mm in the whole thing changed
akselic said:
This may sound a bit dumb but you checked you actually properly pressed the jack into the socket? Just asking because the first time I listened to something on my SGS I had the same problem just to notice that the socket was actually tight enough so that the jack wasn't completely in, once I pressed it the missing 1-2mm in the whole thing changed
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though that this could have been the problem as well,pushed it all the way in but stop no luck.
Reflashed firmware, still have the problem.... This is already the second problem with my phone, if you have been frequenting this forums you would know that i have also posted a problem with my camera.
So gotta bring down to Samsung svc centre again?
Is there any way i can ask for a 1 to 1 exchange since i have gotten a lemon device...
Qazz~ said:
Is there any way i can ask for a 1 to 1 exchange since i have gotten a lemon device...
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Yes I'd assume if you describe to them that some key functions don't work properly they should give you a new one, for instance the audio output isn't only for listening to music but also works as the handsfree socket so it is rather vital. You just got a bad copy so go and ask them
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Yes I'd assume if you describe to them that some key functions don't work properly they should give you a new one, for instance the audio output isn't only for listening to music but also works as the handsfree socket so it is rather vital. You just got a bad copy so go and ask them
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Just went down to Samsung svc centre today and described my problems,asked for a replacement and all they replied was "sorry sir, we do not do 1 to 1 exchanges"... Damn was really hoping to get a new phone, anyway now its with them and hope they don't screw anything up with it.
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You solved the problem? I have the same problem sounds to me more slowly in the left side of the headphone. I using Dark Knight 3.
I had such a problem with my old k800i mobile. After buying new earphones, the problem was solved.
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I tried, but no results
the sgs ( GT-I9000 ) uses a different type of wiring for the headphones, is the same nokia uses for the N95, the sgs2 headset wont work! the galaxy tabs headsets wont work, the iphone/ipod headsets wont work!!!!! why??? because the wiring is different!! why?? ask samsung!
ok, are you using the same headset? if yes, try to use them in someone else sgs (gt-i9000) if they work then it's your phone, if they don't ask if you can use his headset in yours, if they work then is your headset, just get a new one keeping in mind what i just told you.
if you narrowed it down to your phone being faulty.. (it happened to me too... ) and I just saw that you are waiting for it to be fixed, just wait until you get it back... ( i hope they will fix it for you too)... in my case they changed the logical board, so it's basically a new phone on the inside.
good luck.
This might sound strange, but when i still used to use my old HD2 earphones with the little buttons to go to next track, answer phone etc. it was obviously able to send commands to my phone that way.
Now i dont use them anymore and use Sennheiser ones instead, no buttons, just earphones.
but when they move in the 3.5mm jack sometimes they enable Shuffle or keep switching through tracks extremely fast.
I dont need my HD2 to be able to get commands from the 3.5mm jack is there ANY way to get rid of this?
its driving me nuts.
IndigoHD said:
This might sound strange, but when i still used to use my old HD2 earphones with the little buttons to go to next track, answer phone etc. it was obviously able to send commands to my phone that way.
Now i dont use them anymore and use Sennheiser ones instead, no buttons, just earphones.
but when they move in the 3.5mm jack sometimes they enable Shuffle or keep switching through tracks extremely fast.
I dont need my HD2 to be able to get commands from the 3.5mm jack is there ANY way to get rid of this?
its driving me nuts.
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ha ha ha !!!i dont know what to say...sorry !
IndigoHD said:
I dont need my HD2 to be able to get commands from the 3.5mm jack is there ANY way to get rid of this?
its driving me nuts.
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This has come up several times this past 18months, myself included with a low end pair of sennheisers that (under winmo) scroll thru my call history and select dial randomly. (Called up an ex gf in Australia once, lol. I had no idea till days later when i saw her in the call log.)
In my case, it seemed to get worse as the phone warmed up, adding weight to my suspicion (guess) that it is caused by signal bleeding into the wrong pickups, maybe a fractionally misaligned jack during construction, perhaps a noisy signal from a dodgy soldering job tricking the phone into thinking it has the third pickup and is a headset. I even half noticed that it would be more likely to happen with particular mp3's, but didnt really study it much, i just used different 'phones until i moved to android.
Under android, however, they work fine. I use them daily.
It does not matter wether i use Android or Windows Mobile.
It has happened on both.
Can this be disabled somehow?
There must be software in the phones operating system that enables it to interpret these commands that are recieved. Can it not somehow be disabled then?
on my nokia n95 i could set the default accessory profile, but i dont remember seeing anything similar in winmo, and cant see anything in the cm7 rom im on currently.
Before you get all tied up with hardware.
If the headphones don't support the options, then the most likely source of your problem is dust/debris in the headset port, try a bright torch and have a look, it only take a very small amount to raise the plug a fraction of an inch and cause these types of issues.
Make sure the battery is out before you insert a pin or someting to loosen any muck
This used to be a common problem befor larger smart phones came along, especialy for the guys, keeping phones in dusty pockets
Just got the Odyssey on Verizon. It is great. Anybody else got one. I wanted the 8x, but no expandable memory took me out. Still, the ativ is awesome. :thumbup:
Spectredroid said:
Just got the Odyssey on Verizon. It is great. Anybody else got one. I wanted the 8x, but no expandable memory took me out. Still, the ativ is awesome. :thumbup:
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I just got mine, put a 32G card in and was off and running. Want to modify some things, but can't. No file manager, can't locate files received via bluetooth, can't see enough of the phone directory to figure anything out. WM8 doesn't even connect to a PC like anything I've used before.
Not very impressed with the available apps, seems most are aimed at social media and games, neither being important to me at this time. Utilities, please, tools to make changes and tweak settings would be nice. Trying to add sounds for alarms and alerts, but can't but anything anywhere but ringtones. What's up with that?
Power button is in a stupid place opposite the volume; when operating in left hand its difficult to avoid pressing the volume button. Should be on the top as per HD7
Headphone socket on top of the phone is cack, should be on the bottom the way i use it. As per HD7
Camera lense cover has no protection and,will get scratched of you don't use a cover. Should be recessed as per HD7
Needs a little kick out stand as per ! The screen is perfect for watching movies but you have to prop the phone up which is nigh on impossible.
Slippery! Its like a bar of soap. I have a Zagg invisible cover on the back which has fixed that.
No audio controls? Seriously? How does a company make a music/video playback device that has no audio controls, not even simple bass and trebble?!... as per the HD7!
Other than that its a good phone. If Nokia had changeable battery and SD card I'd have bought a 920 instead.
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I can't believe that no one has been asking about this and/or is annoyed by this yet...
But the headphone jack is on the bottom of the phone
therefore if you stand it on a wireless charging stand, and listen to music - you need to have the phone upside down on the stand.
Maybe I am just anal but I really want my Always On Display to not be upside down when I am listening to music and charging
I have autotools and tasker, so I know how to force rotations and such.
Also I have Adaptive Auto Rotate which is a cool app that lets you do per-app orientation settings, etc.
But I CANNOT get the always on display to reverse portrait for the life of me.
Any ideas?
Thanks!
I personally hate the wires charger because you cannot use the phone while it is charging.
Using wired headphones and a wireless charger sounds painful.
Instead of tweaking the phone as you suggested in your post, why not just invest in some wireless headphones?
Samsung Level U Pros are like 40 dollars on Amazon, I use them and I'm pretty happy with them.
visualterrorist said:
I personally hate the wires charger because you cannot use the phone while it is charging.
Using wired headphones and a wireless charger sounds painful.
Instead of tweaking the phone as you suggested in your post, why not just invest in some wireless headphones?
Samsung Level U Pros are like 40 dollars on Amazon, I use them and I'm pretty happy with them.
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In my opinion, wired headphones provide better audio quality - also you can get much higher end wired headphones with more choices, etc
Listening while plugged in and on charger is fine because whenever I want to do something on my phone, I just pick it up and do it - then put it back down.
Sure, you aren't charging during those moments when you have it in your hand, but oh well.
Also the convenience of putting the phone on a stand without fiddling with connections to charge, lends to putting it on the stand more often throughout the day - just as its "resting place".
So yeah, you can't do much while its charging (besides swiping and tapping without holding it) - but you put it down there more often as just a place to put it down - so I think its a "net profit" for the situation..
... Still hoping for someone with a potential idea in regards to my situation, not just a "don't do that"
Thanks!
I think this is why samsung start selling the pad version of the charger, not the stand like in s7 edge time,
They notice,
This gonna happen sooner or later.