Nokia Lumia 800

evolutionqy7 · 08-10-2012 7:44pm

BostonB wrote: »

The 800 takes a micro sim yes?

Yes

Fiskar · 08-10-2012 10:37pm

Just got the Lumia 800 and finding my feet with it. 3 quick questions for those in the know.

1) Used to be able to check my credit level by punching in *100# and pressing send. Can I check my credit using similar on the 800?

2) Sent a text with 34 kb media file (mp3) that I wanted to save and use as my text message alert. Message received but although it says media it says getting media and nothing and no option to save or use it is available.

3) Tried Zune on an XP laptop, wanted to transfer recordings and photos from the memory card of an xpress music onto the phone but no joy. Any ideas?

PaulieC · 09-10-2012 3:42pm

Fiskar wrote: »

Just got the Lumia 800 and finding my feet with it. 3 quick questions for those in the know.

1) Used to be able to check my credit level by punching in *100# and pressing send. Can I check my credit using similar on the 800?

2) Sent a text with 34 kb media file (mp3) that I wanted to save and use as my text message alert. Message received but although it says media it says getting media and nothing and no option to save or use it is available.

3) Tried Zune on an XP laptop, wanted to transfer recordings and photos from the memory card of an xpress music onto the phone but no joy. Any ideas?

1) I don't know the answer
2) Look here for using MP3 as ringtones - http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/how-to/wp7/start/create-ringtones
3) Can you be more specific than "no joy" ?

Dub XV · 09-10-2012 4:01pm

*100# to check balance as always anyway.

stevenmu · 09-10-2012 4:10pm

Fiskar wrote: »

2) Sent a text with 34 kb media file (mp3) that I wanted to save and use as my text message alert. Message received but although it says media it says getting media and nothing and no option to save or use it is available.

You need to have a mobile network data connection to download MMS media, a WIFI connection won't work, so you might need to make sure mobile data is enabled in your network settings.

You might also need to make sure it's set up correctly for your provider by installing and running the Network Settings app from the marketplace (which you can do over WIFI)

3) Tried Zune on an XP laptop, wanted to transfer recordings and photos from the memory card of an xpress music onto the phone but no joy. Any ideas?

I don't know how the card on an express music will show up on your laptop, I'm guessing it shows up as an extra drive? If so you could go to Zune's settings and in the library settings point to that drive. But the easier option is to copy them yourself into your 'My Music' and 'My Pictures' folders yourself. Zune will pick them up then.

evolutionqy7 · 09-10-2012 4:12pm

Dub XV wrote: »

*100# to check balance as always anyway.

I actually never managed to get that to work on several smartphones. I think the last phone I seen that working on was Nokia C201.

Dub XV · 09-10-2012 5:44pm

evolutionqy7 wrote: »

I actually never managed to get that to work on several smartphones. I think the last phone I seen that working on was Nokia C201.

Ha that's a strange one.

*100# and hit call and it works perfect.

mcgovern · 09-10-2012 5:45pm

evolutionqy7 wrote: »

I actually never managed to get that to work on several smartphones. I think the last phone I seen that working on was Nokia C201.

It works on a WP7 Samsung Omnia 7 anyway.

Fiskar · 09-10-2012 7:13pm

Dub XV wrote: »

*100# to check balance as always anyway.

Tried doing this as a text but it won't send unless there is text in the message. If I type "Credit" in as text it comes up with the message "can't send"
Tried doing it by using the phone call menu it comes up as systems failure.

How exactly are you doing it?

Fiskar · 09-10-2012 7:16pm

Dub XV wrote: »

Ha that's a strange one.

*100# and hit call and it works perfect.

Getting System failure when I do that.

stevenmu · 09-10-2012 7:59pm

Are you with Three by any chance? It doesn't work for them.

Mint Sauce · 09-10-2012 8:07pm

Having a bit of trouble with nokia drive. Cant use it in offline mode, not letting me into the application at all.

As soon as i select it i get the messege...

Nokia Drive can only be used in online mode. Please check network connection.

Have already downloaded and intalled maps, voice, but still no joy. Any advice.

evolutionqy7 · 09-10-2012 8:18pm

irish-stew wrote: »

Having a bit of trouble with nokia drive. Cant use it in offline mode, not letting me into the application at all.

As soon as i select it i get the messege...

Nokia Drive can only be used in online mode. Please check network connection.

Have already downloaded and intalled maps, voice, but still no joy. Any advice.

You have received the latest available nokia drive from the market place yeah?

Dub XV · 09-10-2012 8:37pm

Fiskar wrote: »

Getting System failure when I do that.

Going into "call" and selecting numberpad

Dialling *100# and hitting call

I am on o2

Mint Sauce · 09-10-2012 8:38pm

evolutionqy7 wrote: »

You have received the latest available nokia drive from the market place yeah?

Using the pre installed drive, connected to wifi so I could download the maps. Checked settings whislt connected and could see no opiton to use off line.

looked in the marketplace, cant see nokia drive in there.

evolutionqy7 · 09-10-2012 8:45pm

irish-stew wrote: »

evolutionqy7 wrote: »

You have received the latest available nokia drive from the market place yeah?

Using the pre installed drive, connected to wifi so I could download the maps. Checked settings whislt connected and could see no opiton to use off line.

looked in the marketplace, cant see nokia drive in there.

It's in Nokia Collection. If you go into it and it only shows share that means there is no newer version

Fiskar · 09-10-2012 8:59pm

Fiskar wrote: »

Getting System failure when I do that.

According to support at O2 there is a technical issue with it at the moment. I'd say as I only registered the phone this evening it will take a while to configure but will check it out further.

vectra · 10-10-2012 1:39am

Was going to buy an xperia T but when I saw the price of these in o2 I decided this was for me. Collecting it tomorrow morning.
Any settings or tricks I need to know?
Cheers

Copper_pipe · 10-10-2012 8:14am

Make sure you get the update that improves battery life

simi956 · 10-10-2012 9:00am

For *100#, go into the App Highlights application and into Nokia Collection that way and there is a new Application called Counters to give you a break down of Credit Left and Data Used

evolutionqy7 · 10-10-2012 9:22am

simi956 wrote: »

For *100#, go into the App Highlights application and into Nokia Collection that way and there is a new Application called Counters to give you a break down of Credit Left and Data Used

Just as a note:

It doesnt take your Free On Net Calls into consideration. Also If your using data counter and you have 1GB it wont work. It has to be 999 mb...

Viber · 10-10-2012 3:12pm

Dub XV wrote: »

Viber with HD calls is back apparently?

http://www.wpcentral.com/viber-hd-windows-phone-returns-nokia-collection

I had an update pending this morning so not sure if voice works yet.

Hi everyone,
This is an official member of the Viber R&D Team.

As stated above, we have released the fixed version of our calling update of Viber for Windows Phone (For Lumia devices). It should gradually appear on Market Place for all users within the next day or two.

We would love to hear your feedback and thoughts, and know that we are continuously working to improve Viber, and bring its functionalities to more and more devices.

Best regards,
the Viber Team.

mayo.mick · 10-10-2012 4:18pm

Downloaded viber app a few hours ago, have yet to try it.

stevenmu · 10-10-2012 5:30pm

I've tried two calls with it (my Nokia 710 to an iPhone 5). The sound quality was fantastic, really really clear and with superb definition. It's so much better than a regular phone call. It almost genuinely sounds like the person is there right beside you.

The first was over 3g, and while the sound quality was mostly excellent, there was a couple of times where the sound was garbled for a fraction of a second, and there seemed to be a bit of a delay, particularly at the start of the call. But it didn't interfere with the ability to have a fluid conversation.

It was obviously just some issue with the 3g at one, or both, ends. I tried again later with both of us connected to WiFi and it was solid as a rock.

Mint Sauce · 10-10-2012 6:10pm

Maps/drive sorted lads. Cheers.

angeline · 10-10-2012 9:59pm

Buying my new Nokia 800 tomorrow!!! Can't wait. I've always used Nokia phones so was a bit apprehensive about going with the iphone. Only thing I'm worried about is that even recent reviews of the phone comment on the poor battery life.

evolutionqy7 · 10-10-2012 10:30pm

angeline wrote: »

Buying my new Nokia 800 tomorrow!!! Can't wait. I've always used Nokia phones so was a bit apprehensive about going with the iphone. Only thing I'm worried about is that even recent reviews of the phone comment on the poor battery life.

Battery life is fine. My mum gets 1~2 days out of it easy.

Unless your a Twitter, game, music junkie you'll struggle to get more than 12 hours from any phone

angeline · 10-10-2012 11:22pm

I only use my current Nokia mobile for phone calls and texts and I have to charge it every day. It was like that from the start. Never used it for anything else.

vectra · 11-10-2012 9:45pm

Can anyone elp me get Picture messaging working on this?

PaulieC · 11-10-2012 9:51pm

vectra wrote: »

Can anyone elp me get Picture messaging working on this?

Running the network connection app should sort this out for you. Unless you're on O2, in which case have a search through their forum for the settings and add manually. Write them down as you will need them quite a lot. The missus has one on O2 and she's continuously having to do the settings thing. Mine is on meteor and ive had no problems

evolutionqy7 · 11-10-2012 10:03pm

vectra wrote: »

Can anyone elp me get Picture messaging working on this?

Just do yourself a favour and forget about picture messages...Its such a pain. Especially if your on Meteor. Start using Emails. Their hassle free and need no settings. Do have in mind you need data on to send and receive MMS.

There is a thread in Faq with settings. Go read it.

Francie Barrett · 11-10-2012 10:16pm

Nokia Music on the Lumia is only of any use if you want to pay for music through that service, so I can just install it, right? Can anyone suggest a better music player?

jill_valentine · 11-10-2012 10:24pm

Francie Barrett wrote: »

Nokia Music on the Lumia is only of any use if you want to pay for music through that service, so I can just install it, right? Can anyone suggest a better music player?

There's been a couple of grumbles on this, to be honest. It's my only gripe with the Lumia, I haven't been able to find a decent one that's even as good as Nokia's own previous ones.

AntiVirus · 11-10-2012 11:26pm

Francie Barrett wrote: »

Nokia Music on the Lumia is only of any use if you want to pay for music through that service, so I can just install it, right? Can anyone suggest a better music player?

Nokia Music is free.

jill_valentine · 11-10-2012 11:33pm

AntiVirus wrote: »

Nokia Music is free.

It's free to usel, but it's clearly geared towards guiding you to paid services and the actual player end of things is serious lacking as a result. The interface is horridly limited and a significant step down from previous or alternative smartphone music apps in terms of navigation and listening options.

stevenmu · 11-10-2012 11:35pm

Francie Barrett wrote: »

Nokia Music on the Lumia is only of any use if you want to pay for music through that service, so I can just install it, right? Can anyone suggest a better music player?

It can also stream, or download, free playlists.

But yes, you can just uninstall it, and you can reinstall it again at any time from the marketplace.

AntiVirus · 12-10-2012 12:44am

jill_valentine wrote: »

It's free to usel, but it's clearly geared towards guiding you to paid services and the actual player end of things is serious lacking as a result. The interface is horridly limited and a significant step down from previous or alternative smartphone music apps in terms of navigation and listening options.

The store is geared to sell you music like any store would, the mix radio is completely free.

I've never had anything pop up asking me to buy a song and I use the mix radio all the time. It's great!

Now who the hell would use it to play their own music instead of the zune player? Why would you do that?

evolutionqy7 · 12-10-2012 7:57am

You have to have a play with Nokia Music. It's a music shop but you also have mix radio. You can download offline play list with the latest chart, dance or whatever you like music for free. All you need is an Internet connection.

It's a really good apply. Sometimes I rob my mums phone to put it on the sound system cause the play lists have really good music.

Francie Barrett · 12-10-2012 11:01am

How do I change the homepage of Internet Explorer by the way? Also, can I change the default search from Bing to Google?

Francie Barrett · 12-10-2012 11:07am

AntiVirus wrote: »

Now who the hell would use it to play their own music instead of the zune player? Why would you do that?

It's all a bit silly really, two places on the phone to buy music, two places to play your music.

BostonB · 12-10-2012 11:37am

evolutionqy7 wrote: »

Battery life is fine. My mum gets 1~2 days out of it easy.

Unless your a Twitter, game, music junkie you'll struggle to get more than 12 hours from any phone

Any smart phone. Unless its the Razer Maxx ( Li-Ion 3300 mAh battery)

My basic non smart 2g phone lasts for a good week if not more.

AntiVirus · 12-10-2012 2:55pm

Francie Barrett wrote: »

It's all a bit silly really, two places on the phone to buy music, two places to play your music.

Actually its the only place you can buy music on the phone. You can't buy music from Zune as its not available in Ireland.

It's an app, you can uninstall if you don't want it or use it.

stevenmu · 12-10-2012 4:02pm

Francie Barrett wrote: »

It's all a bit silly really, two places on the phone to buy music, two places to play your music.

That's the way all smartphones are really. They have any number of different apps that do variations on the same few things. Use the ones you like, uninstall the ones you don't.

Francie Barrett · 12-10-2012 4:12pm

Francie Barrett wrote: »

How do I change the homepage of Internet Explorer by the way? Also, can I change the default search from Bing to Google?

Anyone help with this one?

Diddy Kong · 12-10-2012 4:32pm

Can't be done. Not yet at least.

evolutionqy7 · 12-10-2012 4:51pm

Francie Barrett wrote: »

Francie Barrett wrote: »

How do I change the homepage of Internet Explorer by the way? Also, can I change the default search from Bing to Google?

Anyone help with this one?

Networks are the ones who set the search engine in the browser. As far as I know you can't do it without a rooted phone.

Try out bing, for most of the time it's just as good as Google. If you're doing local search include Ireland or locality at the end of the search phrase and it works great. There's also an official Google search application in the marketplace. You can also pin Google website to your startsscreen

angeline · 12-10-2012 5:45pm

Bought my Nokia Lumia 800 today! Got the guy in the shop to disable maps as someone said in a review that this can help lengthen the battery. Anyone know if this is true.

AntiVirus · 12-10-2012 5:49pm

angeline wrote: »

Bought my Nokia Lumia 800 today! Got the guy in the shop to disable maps as someone said in a review that this can help lengthen the battery. Anyone know if this is true.

lol, no disabling maps won't help lenghten the battery life, I think he may have meant the "Location Service" which does eat the battery but not by a huge amount.

If I where you I would not worry about disabling options unless you are having a battery problem, if you do have a battery problem then you can start turning options off :-)

angeline · 12-10-2012 7:33pm

Will have to call back to shop tomorrow as I can't send picture messages and customer service didn't help. I'm with O2.

boolx · 12-10-2012 7:39pm

Thinking of buying this from O2, currently 199 which gives a lot of phone for the money (and I get a 10% discount I think).

Anyone had any luck with unlocking one of these? I'm in the UK a fair bit so would need to be able to use it on giffgaff (UK network).

I see from some threads in XDA that a user unlock is possible if the bootloader is Qualcomm but not if it's 'Dload', so if anyone could comment on the bootloader type of an O2 lumia 800 :P that would be helpful.

Or maybe I can get it unlocked for 10 from some shop, I'm not sure.

Thanks!

Nokia Lumia 800

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