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  • Registered Users Posts: 38 neumie


    So basically my phone going back to them is useless because they aren't able to see that it's been reverting to factory settings intermittently? I mean it happened 4 times in 7 days so I just handed it back to them in the reset state!

    What do they expect us to do? Hang around the Vodafone stores day and night until the device freezes on us?

    That's basically my experience of it anyway. My first one I had the vodafone store send it off while it was working. They hung onto it for two weeks and then returned it stating "no fault found". So i took it back, got the lock up again in 3-4 days, brought it back in its locked up state (though by then the phone had actually broken, it refused to boot). They took pics, noted they saw the error in store, sent the phone off and it was replaced in a week (why vodafone dont replace it on the spot when they clearly see its broken I have no idea).

    I haven't tried pointing it out in the store in fairness but the testers either didnt notice all the vodafone apps were gone (which can not be removed without rooting the phone) or they did and did not accept that as enough proof of a fault. I don't know the process vodafone go through when they test for a fault.

    If you are getting the lock up->pull battery->it formats itself and returns to factory problem then when the phone locks up it should stay locked up (the battery will still charge). My phone locked up the night before I showed it to the store and it stayed fubar until the battery was pulled (and in my case was fubar when the battery was put back in).

    Hopefully you will be luckier than I if you have sent it off and the phone will crap out in front of them :). But this type of error is a *BEEP* to deal with.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,652 ✭✭✭Red Silurian


    neumie wrote: »
    That's basically my experience of it anyway. My first one I had the vodafone store send it off while it was working. They hung onto it for two weeks and then returned it stating "no fault found". So i took it back, got the lock up again in 3-4 days, brought it back in its locked up state (though by then the phone had actually broken, it refused to boot). They took pics, noted they saw the error in store, sent the phone off and it was replaced in a week (why vodafone dont replace it on the spot when they clearly see its broken I have no idea).

    I haven't tried pointing it out in the store in fairness but the testers either didnt notice all the vodafone apps were gone (which can not be removed without rooting the phone) or they did and did not accept that as enough proof of a fault. I don't know the process vodafone go through when they test for a fault.

    If you are getting the lock up->pull battery->it formats itself and returns to factory problem then when the phone locks up it should stay locked up (the battery will still charge). My phone locked up the night before I showed it to the store and it stayed fubar until the battery was pulled (and in my case was fubar when the battery was put back in).

    Hopefully you will be luckier than I if you have sent it off and the phone will crap out in front of them :). But this type of error is a *BEEP* to deal with.


    Well my phone did it twice in the space of 5 hours last Friday (the day before I handed it in) although mind you the second time I didn't pull the battery (hoping to go in and show it to the vodafone people resetting) but it reset without a battery pull... Weird eh?

    Well hopefully (thankfully?) since it happened more frequently to me they will find the problem lol


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,997 ✭✭✭Adyx


    Yet another leaked "official" ics rom. What the fúck are Huawei doing? We're up to B934 now and still no proper release or hardware ui acceleration. On the upside it's supposed to be quite smooth.

    *Sigh* I suppose I better install it and try it for myself. :P


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 18,056 ✭✭✭✭BostonB


    Yes... The Sony xperia tipo, seems to have similar memory to the ascend, Android 4.0, though a weaker processor (800MHz as opposed to 1GHz) and a smaller screen (3.2 instead of 4.0 inches)!

    Here's a link to the specs http://m.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_tipo-4718.php

    If Vodafone don't sort out my ascend I'll demand a refund and buy this instead... It's only €150 Sim free in Argos so when it comes to a network it'll probably be cheaper!

    Seems much like my Xperia Mini, except with a worse camera and cpu. That wasn't free of issues either.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,652 ✭✭✭Red Silurian


    BostonB wrote: »
    Seems much like my Xperia Mini, except with a worse camera and cpu. That wasn't free of issues either.

    With more storage, slightly larger screen, lower price tag and android 4.0.

    Also I'd imagine the CPU, while weaker, would be a more recent one (snapdragon as opposed to scorpion) and therefore probably is smoother despite the lower clocking speed...


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,377 ✭✭✭jgbyr


    Adyx wrote: »
    Yet another leaked "official" ics rom. What the fúck are Huawei doing? We're up to B934 now and still no proper release or hardware ui acceleration. On the upside it's supposed to be quite smooth.

    *Sigh* I suppose I better install it and try it for myself. :P

    Let us know how you get on with it.
    I put on the B927 rom & overall find it ok though the calendar app doesn't work & battery life is only so so.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 18,056 ✭✭✭✭BostonB


    With more storage, slightly larger screen, lower price tag and android 4.0.

    Also I'd imagine the CPU, while weaker, would be a more recent one (snapdragon as opposed to scorpion) and therefore probably is smoother despite the lower clocking speed...

    The mini has a Micro SD slot so storage isn't an issue and its getting 4.0. The mini wasn't slow tbh. The screen was a bit small though. Main problem was overheating. Horses for courses. My point was Sony aren't exactly bug free with their phones, or always quick at fixing those bugs.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,997 ✭✭✭Adyx


    jgbyr wrote: »
    Let us know how you get on with it.
    I put on the B927 rom & overall find it ok though the calendar app doesn't work & battery life is only so so.
    Right well first impressions. There's no great leap from previous ics builds. Like I said still no ui acceleration but it is pretty fast. Faster than the Infusion Beta even.

    It does come with some Huawei crap (or at least it is to me). But no VF stuff so it's not that rom yet. Since I can't see Huawei ever releasing a full proper and official ics rom at this stage, I think a custom rom like Infusion based on this or the Jellybean based CM10 (possibly in development) will be the way to go.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,918 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    Has anyone used Skype on their Ascend. I have downloaded from the Play store but it won't log on even though my details are correct. But I can log on instantly using the same wifi via my computer


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,734 ✭✭✭Fowler87


    Anyone know when Vodafone are releasing the update for ICS?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,377 ✭✭✭jgbyr


    Discodog wrote: »
    Has anyone used Skype on their Ascend. I have downloaded from the Play store but it won't log on even though my details are correct. But I can log on instantly using the same wifi via my computer

    I have used it on mine & no issues.


  • Registered Users Posts: 1,393 ✭✭✭Technique


    Here goes small tutorial how to make most of the phone:

    1. Go to Tesco Mobile and order Yourself a free sim card

    2. After You have card at Your hand go to Vodafone shop and tell them that You want to switch netork from Tesco to Vodafone -- 20 euros off the phone price.

    2a. If You have unwanted phone You can bring it with You and ask Vodafone if they want it - from 5 to 50 euros off the phone price.

    3. GO to eBay to purchase unlock code for this phone.

    4. Go to ModaCo and follow instruction there to root Your phone.

    5. Go to ClockworkMod Recovery for Huawei U8815/Ascend G 300 to install ClockworkMod Recovery (so You can install custom room on it.

    6. Go to de-branded Rom for G300 to install custom room on it.

    7. At this point You should receive Your unlock code so You can put Your sim in G300 and start playing.

    I went thru above and now have unlocked and de-branded phone.

    If You have any questions let me know.

    Tom

    I got a Tesco Mobile SIM today so that I can avail of the €20 off. Does this SIM need to be activated? Can I just give the shop assistant my new Tesco SIM, or will they check to see that it's working/activated?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,652 ✭✭✭Red Silurian


    Technique wrote: »
    Here goes small tutorial how to make most of the phone:

    1. Go to Tesco Mobile and order Yourself a free sim card

    2. After You have card at Your hand go to Vodafone shop and tell them that You want to switch netork from Tesco to Vodafone -- 20 euros off the phone price.

    2a. If You have unwanted phone You can bring it with You and ask Vodafone if they want it - from 5 to 50 euros off the phone price.

    3. GO to eBay to purchase unlock code for this phone.

    4. Go to ModaCo and follow instruction there to root Your phone.

    5. Go to ClockworkMod Recovery for Huawei U8815/Ascend G 300 to install ClockworkMod Recovery (so You can install custom room on it.

    6. Go to [URL="http://blog.podtwo.com/android/rom/de-branded ROM for Huawei U8815 [gingerbread].html"] de-branded Rom for G300 [/URL] to install custom room on it.

    7. At this point You should receive Your unlock code so You can put Your sim in G300 and start playing.

    I went thru above and now have unlocked and de-branded phone.

    If You have any questions let me know.

    Tom

    I got a Tesco Mobile SIM today so that I can avail of the €20 off. Does this SIM need to be activated? Can I just give the shop assistant my new Tesco SIM, or will they check to see that it's working/activated?

    No need to activate it, online and in store they only look for the phone number


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 4,281 Mod ✭✭✭✭deconduo


    Been looking at a few phones and I'm trying to decide between this and the Xperia Tipo. The Huawei has better hardware, but I notice a couple of people are having problems with it. The Tipo comes with ICS natively which is nice, and this review seems to put it in a pretty good light. What would people's thoughts be?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,652 ✭✭✭Red Silurian


    deconduo wrote: »
    Been looking at a few phones and I'm trying to decide between this and the Xperia Tipo. The Huawei has better hardware, but I notice a couple of people are having problems with it. The Tipo comes with ICS natively which is nice, and this review seems to put it in a pretty good light. What would people's thoughts be?

    Don't let our experiences put you off... Its only happens to a small number of these devices (some online sources suggest 5%-7%)

    Speaking for myself I have more of an issue with vodafones handling of the problem... I wonder would that fonemenders crowd be able to fix the problem for me or do they honor Huawei warranties?


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  • Registered Users Posts: 11 EimearF


    could anyone tell me how to save/download pictures from facebook onto the phone? :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,878 ✭✭✭Zardoz


    I have a strange issue with mobile data on my Ascend G300 (O2 network)
    I cant get any webpages to work or files to download from google play when using mobile data.
    The installed apps work correctly though ,sat nav works and I can send texts via cabbage with mobile data but no browsing or downloads work.
    Everything works using wifi .
    Anyone have any ideas what could be the problem ?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 18,056 ✭✭✭✭BostonB


    Are your setting for O2 correct?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,997 ✭✭✭Adyx


    EimearF wrote: »
    could anyone tell me how to save/download pictures from facebook onto the phone? :)
    It depends on what browser you're using but on mine you can just long press the picture and a menu comes up with an option to save the image.


  • Registered Users Posts: 45 rachelcork


    Has anybody managed to. Unlock this?do. The codes off eBay work


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,377 ✭✭✭jgbyr


    Zardoz wrote: »
    I have a strange issue with mobile data on my Ascend G300 (O2 network)
    I cant get any webpages to work or files to download from google play when using mobile data.
    The installed apps work correctly though ,sat nav works and I can send texts via cabbage with mobile data but no browsing or downloads work.
    Everything works using wifi .
    Anyone have any ideas what could be the problem ?

    In Google Play - settings - is it set to only download using wifi.


  • Registered Users Posts: 394 ✭✭clonadlad


    rachelcork wrote: »
    Has anybody managed to. Unlock this?do. The codes off eBay work
    Yes they work.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,878 ✭✭✭Zardoz


    BostonB wrote: »
    Are your setting for O2 correct?
    Seems my settings were incorrect .
    http://www.o2online.ie/o2/help/article.php?aid=3618
    I had been using these settings
    http://community.o2online.ie/t5/MMS/Nexus-One-Android-APN-Settings/td-p/131907,which are faulty.
    O2 do a good job of hiding away the settings on their website and their customer service people assured me I had the correct settings.:mad:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,431 ✭✭✭M cebee


    how do you backup apps etc without rooting?
    Young lad was playing a game on phone and all the apps were suddenly wiped!


  • Registered Users Posts: 38 neumie


    M cebee wrote: »
    how do you backup apps etc without rooting?
    Young lad was playing a game on phone and all the apps were suddenly wiped!

    Did the phone also go back to factory settings and did it lock up? Check to see if the standard vodafone apps are still there also (things like the vodafone store app and the vodafone update app).

    If it did then the phone is faulty. A few of us are having this issue.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,431 ✭✭✭M cebee


    the vfone stuff is gone except for vfone services
    Wifi settings,call log are gone
    Are vodafone aware of this?is it a recurring issue?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,997 ✭✭✭Adyx


    There's no reason not to root. It's the same as saying yes to the UAC popups you get in Windows Vista/7. And it's totally reversible. If you're determined not to root though, you can download a program called HiSuite from Huawei's website that will backup pretty much anything you want from your phone. I think it's Windows only though.


  • Registered Users Posts: 45 rachelcork


    clonadlad wrote: »
    Yes they work.


    could you post the ebay user on this please?? thanks a million

    GOT MINE TODAY FOR 29.99
    USED MY XPERIA RAY TO TRADE IN AND GOT THE FREE TESCO SIM SO 20E OFF!!!


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 18,056 ✭✭✭✭BostonB


    Why would you trade in a Ray its a better phone than the G300 IMO.


  • Registered Users Posts: 394 ✭✭clonadlad


    rachelcork wrote: »
    could you post the ebay user on this please?? thanks a million

    GOT MINE TODAY FOR 29.99
    USED MY XPERIA RAY TO TRADE IN AND GOT THE FREE TESCO SIM SO 20E OFF!!!
    I used this place. But make sure when you're ordering that you have something down for your postal code cause that will be your password for getting the unlock code off their website. I didn't and it took a bit longer to get mine.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 45 rachelcork


    well my ray may have been slightly broken(but dont tell vodafone) hahah


  • Registered Users Posts: 38 neumie


    M cebee wrote: »
    the vfone stuff is gone except for vfone services
    Wifi settings,call log are gone
    Are vodafone aware of this?is it a recurring issue?

    It sounds like you have also been hit but the lock up/format issue. Those vodafone apps can not be removed without rooting the phone (i am assuming you didn't remove them yourself. please correct me if i am wrong :)).


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 4,431 ✭✭✭M cebee


    no i did nothing with phone
    whats the story with this fault then and vodafone?


  • Registered Users Posts: 38 neumie


    M cebee wrote: »
    no i did nothing with phone
    whats the story with this fault then and vodafone?

    You can bring it back and they will send it off for testing. However due to the nature of the problem its likely the phone will be returned with "No fault found".

    The only way i got a result was to bring the phone into the store in its locked up state and show them. The phone was then sent off and replaced in a week (though in my case the replacement is even worse :().


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,652 ✭✭✭Red Silurian


    What shocks me the most is that Vodafone aren't even aware of the problem... You'd think after all the returns they've gotten, all for the same reason, that something would have clicked with them


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,116 ✭✭✭Salty


    What shocks me the most is that Vodafone aren't even aware of the problem... You'd think after all the returns they've gotten, all for the same reason, that something would have clicked with them

    I've been following this thread cos I'm planning on getting this phone on my next payday. I'm not so sure now, maybe I'll just settle for the Galaxy Y.

    But I can't fathom how Vodafone haven't done some sort of recall on the phone considering this fault seems to be quite widespread? Although that could be just the impression I'm getting from this thread, correct me if I'm wrong!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,652 ✭✭✭Red Silurian


    _meehan_ wrote: »
    I've been following this thread cos I'm planning on getting this phone on my next payday. I'm not so sure now, maybe I'll just settle for the Galaxy Y.

    But I can't fathom how Vodafone haven't done some sort of recall on the phone considering this fault seems to be quite widespread? Although that could be just the impression I'm getting from this thread, correct me if I'm wrong!

    Its not known how many devices are faulty, we (as we are not vodafone) can only speculate unfortunately. A quick google search states that it's only with the initial batches of devices so wouldn't affect all of the phones produced from that point of view anyway


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,116 ✭✭✭Salty


    Its not known how many devices are faulty, we (as we are not vodafone) can only speculate unfortunately. A quick google search states that it's only with the initial batches of devices so wouldn't affect all of the phones produced from that point of view anyway

    Yeah I reckon I'll still chance it anyway, I tend to get lucky with technology. My phones never really break, and I've never had problems with my ipod (had it for nearly 3 years now) so maybe I'll get away with this one too! May have just jinxed myself:p But for the price, I'm willing to chance it.

    I don't know anything about all this rooting and ics stuff, so I may be back with questions in a few weeks because I want the phone to run as quick as possible when I do get it!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,652 ✭✭✭Red Silurian


    _meehan_ wrote: »
    Yeah I reckon I'll still chance it anyway, I tend to get lucky with technology. My phones never really break, and I've never had problems with my ipod (had it for nearly 3 years now) so maybe I'll get away with this one too! May have just jinxed myself:p But for the price, I'm willing to chance it.

    I don't know anything about all this rooting and ics stuff, so I may be back with questions in a few weeks because I want the phone to run as quick as possible when I do get it!

    You could also always try the tipo, similarly priced but not as decent in specs as the ascend... You're paying for the sony logo really


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  • Registered Users Posts: 1,393 ✭✭✭Technique


    _meehan_ wrote: »
    What shocks me the most is that Vodafone aren't even aware of the problem... You'd think after all the returns they've gotten, all for the same reason, that something would have clicked with them

    I've been following this thread cos I'm planning on getting this phone on my next payday. I'm not so sure now, maybe I'll just settle for the Galaxy Y.

    But I can't fathom how Vodafone haven't done some sort of recall on the phone considering this fault seems to be quite widespread? Although that could be just the impression I'm getting from this thread, correct me if I'm wrong!

    I got this phone at the weekend and it's fantastic. Don't compare it with the galaxy y - my daughter has one and it's not in the same league as the g300.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,116 ✭✭✭Salty


    Technique wrote: »
    I got this phone at the weekend and it's fantastic. Don't compare it with the galaxy y - my daughter has one and it's not in the same league as the g300.

    It's more the price comparison I was talking about, I'm aware the Huawei is a different calibre of phone :P Nice to see a positive comment about it!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 356 ✭✭Bobsammy


    _meehan_ wrote: »
    What shocks me the most is that Vodafone aren't even aware of the problem... You'd think after all the returns they've gotten, all for the same reason, that something would have clicked with them

    I've been following this thread cos I'm planning on getting this phone on my next payday. I'm not so sure now, maybe I'll just settle for the Galaxy Y.

    But I can't fathom how Vodafone haven't done some sort of recall on the phone considering this fault seems to be quite widespread? Although that could be just the impression I'm getting from this thread, correct me if I'm wrong!

    Don't forget that as with anything people are quick to complain when things go wrong so it can seem like a higher proportion than it actually is.
    I got my ascend last Tuesday and have to say so far so good, great quality phone for the price.


  • Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 4,281 Mod ✭✭✭✭deconduo


    deconduo wrote: »
    Been looking at a few phones and I'm trying to decide between this and the Xperia Tipo. The Huawei has better hardware, but I notice a couple of people are having problems with it. The Tipo comes with ICS natively which is nice, and this review seems to put it in a pretty good light. What would people's thoughts be?

    Ended up going with the Ascend. I put this on straight away and so far its running great. I'm happy with the screen, speed and battery life. Only complaints would be that its a massive pain to get the back cover off, and the sound quality isn't fantastic.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,878 ✭✭✭Zardoz


    deconduo wrote: »
    Ended up going with the Ascend. I put this on straight away and so far its running great.
    Is there any official proper European release of ICS for this phone yet ?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,997 ✭✭✭Adyx


    Zardoz wrote: »
    Is there any official proper European release of ICS for this phone yet ?
    No, and it's beyond a joke at this stage. Huawei and Vodafone have been promising it for months now. Meanwhile CM10 (Jelly Bean) development is coming along great with pretty much just one guy doing all the work. I'd say we'll see that before an official ICS.


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  • Registered Users Posts: 476 ✭✭flugel


    Adyx wrote: »
    No, and it's beyond a joke at this stage. Huawei and Vodafone have been promising it for months now. Meanwhile CM10 (Jelly Bean) development is coming along great with pretty much just one guy doing all the work. I'd say we'll see that before an official ICS.


    Jelly Bean? Sweet. Just got the phone, can't be bothered flashing roms now, just going to wait until this is released whenever, should set the phone up for the forseeable future!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,184 ✭✭✭k123456


    Adyx wrote: »
    Zardoz wrote: »
    Is there any official proper European release of ICS for this phone yet ?
    No, and it's beyond a joke at this stage. Huawei and Vodafone have been promising it for months now. Meanwhile CM10 (Jelly Bean) development is coming along great with pretty much just one guy doing all the work. I'd say we'll see that before an official ICS.


    Would you have a link to the thread or forum re CM10 (Jelly Bean) , please


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 314 ✭✭0066ad


    deconduo wrote: »
    Ended up going with the Ascend. I put this on straight away and so far its running great. I'm happy with the screen, speed and battery life. Only complaints would be that its a massive pain to get the back cover off, and the sound quality isn't fantastic.


    Back cover is easy to get off, read post 7 here http://www.modaco.com/topic/354099-how-to-pen-the-back-cover/


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,997 ✭✭✭Adyx


    k123456 wrote: »
    Would you have a link to the thread or forum re CM10 (Jelly Bean) , please
    Modaco seems to be down again! It's the thread that was originally for CM9. I can't remember where exactly the CM10 discussion starts but basically the dev has CM10 working but I don't think the actual phone parts, Bluetooth and camera are working yet amongst a few other bugs.

    Edit: Modaco is back. Here's where the thread veers into CM10 discussion.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,184 ✭✭✭k123456




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