Current best value Android Huawei Ascend G300

Zardoz · 16-08-2012 1:34pm

Anybody else find the G300 screen a magnet for dirt ?
Mine is always covered in grease and smudges .

BostonB · 16-08-2012 2:09pm

It doesn't have the oleophobic coating of expensive phones I expect.

k123456 · 16-08-2012 3:19pm

BostonB wrote: »

It doesn't have the oleophobic coating of expensive phones I expect.

That is the one thing, this phone lacks, although that aside, great phone

Gunth · 16-08-2012 9:04pm

Hi, I bought this phone recently and I can only get surf the net on the phone through wifi. Does anybody have the correct settings for Vodafone? I rang Vodafone technical support but once I got off the phone from them and restarted the phone I still could not access the internet.

jgbyr · 16-08-2012 9:07pm

Gunth wrote: »

Hi, I bought this phone recently and I can only get surf the net on the phone through wifi. Does anybody have the correct settings for Vodafone? I rang Vodafone technical support but once I got off the phone from them and restarted the phone I still could not access the internet.

You can get the settings from Google Play - Vodafone Ireland Settings:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ie.vodafone.handsetsettings&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImllLnZvZGFmb25lLmhhbmRzZXRzZXR0aW5ncyJd

Gunth · 17-08-2012 12:29am

Thanks for the link jgbyr.

thatonegirl · 19-08-2012 8:20pm

Captain Morgan wrote: »

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ya it's on vodafone. only €129, €50 if you trade in a blacberry curve for it before the end of august.

Jonny Drama · 20-08-2012 9:17am

thatonegirl wrote: »

ya it's on vodafone. only €129, €50 if you trade in a blacberry curve for it before the end of august.

Get a free Meteor sim on meteor.ie, then go to the online VF store, say you're changing networks, use the meteor number you were given with the new sim, and you'll get the fone for 110euro..

moffit · 20-08-2012 9:32am

Bought this phone at the weekend, first impression is it's great, very similar to my old HTC Desire S. But I did notice the screen is unresponsive at times. For example, when I'm browsing the phone and want to return to the home screen I have to hit the home button 3 or 4 times before it will return to the home screen, even though I can feel it vibrate each time I hit the home button it doesn't respond.

Also when I turn the screen side-ways or upside down the layout won't follow the screen being turned around... Maybe I've not activated something in settings for this?

Yesterday the screen froze a few times and I had to re-enter my PIN to get the phone working again even though I hadn't turned the phone off!!

I'm a little disappointed with it now, I had researched it a good bit before purchasing and I was looking forward to using it, but these little problems are annoying..

Anyone else having these problems? Any way to sort them? Thanks

neumie · 20-08-2012 2:27pm

moffit wrote: »

Bought this phone at the weekend, first impression is it's great, very similar to my old HTC Desire S. But I did notice the screen is unresponsive at times. For example, when I'm browsing the phone and want to return to the home screen I have to hit the home button 3 or 4 times before it will return to the home screen, even though I can feel it vibrate each time I hit the home button it doesn't respond.

Also when I turn the screen side-ways or upside down the layout won't follow the screen being turned around... Maybe I've not activated something in settings for this?

Yesterday the screen froze a few times and I had to re-enter my PIN to get the phone working again even though I hadn't turned the phone off!!

I'm a little disappointed with it now, I had researched it a good bit before purchasing and I was looking forward to using it, but these little problems are annoying..

Anyone else having these problems? Any way to sort them? Thanks

The unresponsive buttons at the bottom are a firmware issue. It should improve significantly when ICS is released (there is a fix for the current gingerbread firmware also but i dont know whether vodafone will release that here).

As for the system restarting is your sim old? If so you may need to pop into vodafone and get an updated one. Thats all i can think of for that issue anyway.

BostonB · 20-08-2012 2:35pm

moffit wrote: »

...Also when I turn the screen side-ways or upside down the layout won't follow the screen being turned around... Maybe I've not activated something in settings for this?...

If you drag down the notifications theres a shortcut for it there.

I think you got to remember this is a cheap phone. Its v.good for a cheap phone, you can't really compare it with phones costing 3 or 4 times as much.

pa limerick · 20-08-2012 3:11pm

Just saw the huawei ascend g330D on a site the only difference I see is that it has a dual core processor and it has android 4.0.4. http://www.pandawill.com/huawei-u8825dascend-g330d-smart-phone-android-40-cortex-a5-dual-core-10ghz-3g-gps-40-inch-ips-screen-p66150.html

Richard Dower · 20-08-2012 6:15pm

pa limerick wrote: »

Just saw the huawei ascend g330D on a site the only difference I see is that it has a dual core processor and it has android 4.0.4. http://www.pandawill.com/huawei-u8825dascend-g330d-smart-phone-android-40-cortex-a5-dual-core-10ghz-3g-gps-40-inch-ips-screen-p66150.html

will voda upgraDE TO THIS....

when is the bleedin official rom update for irl due :mad:

Discodog · 20-08-2012 6:41pm

pa limerick wrote: »

Just saw the huawei ascend g330D on a site the only difference I see is that it has a dual core processor and it has android 4.0.4. http://www.pandawill.com/huawei-u8825dascend-g330d-smart-phone-android-40-cortex-a5-dual-core-10ghz-3g-gps-40-inch-ips-screen-p66150.html

I think it's a dual sim

keredern · 21-08-2012 12:19am

pa limerick wrote: »

Just saw the huawei ascend g330D on a site the only difference I see is that it has a dual core processor and it has android 4.0.4. http://www.pandawill.com/huawei-u8825dascend-g330d-smart-phone-android-40-cortex-a5-dual-core-10ghz-3g-gps-40-inch-ips-screen-p66150.html

Discodog wrote: »

I think it's a dual sim

It's both!!:D

Red Silurian · 21-08-2012 1:38pm

keredern wrote: »

pa limerick wrote: »

Just saw the huawei ascend g330D on a site the only difference I see is that it has a dual core processor and it has android 4.0.4. http://www.pandawill.com/huawei-u8825dascend-g330d-smart-phone-android-40-cortex-a5-dual-core-10ghz-3g-gps-40-inch-ips-screen-p66150.html

Discodog wrote: »

I think it's a dual sim

It's both!!:D

Meaning Vodafone will likely not upgrade to this model... The thought of having another networks Sim in their phone would probably make them cry lol

Mind you... €150 with worldwide free shipping and payment with Paypal... Tempting

Discodog · 22-08-2012 6:36pm

A family member has an Ascend in the UK. How easy are the unlock instructions for someone who isn't very computer literate ?

k123456 · 22-08-2012 9:09pm

Unlock : Covered on this thread

Basically u buy an unlock code on ebay, approx 5 stg, u get full instructions from Ebay seller on what to do, v easy 1 minutes work

Technique · 22-08-2012 11:17pm

Discodog wrote: »

A family member has an Ascend in the UK. How easy are the unlock instructions for someone who isn't very computer literate ?

Basically, a box will appear along with the numeric keyboard when you insert the 'wrong' SIM and restart the phone. You will enter the 16-digit (I think) unlock code which the ebay seller has emailed to you. It's very easy.

neumie · 23-08-2012 5:22pm

Well its back to the 20th century for me

. My second ascend was locking up when receiving calls so I managed to reproduce the issue and bring it into the store. Full credit to them they decided to give me a replacement or refund on the spot but I decided to go for the refund.

Back to saving...ah well.

Chuck Stone · 23-08-2012 7:04pm

I can't seem to send multi media messages (pics with a text message).

Any ideas lads?

neumie · 23-08-2012 7:24pm

Chuck Stone wrote: »

I can't seem to send multi media messages (pics with a text message).

Any ideas lads?

I think you need to have data over the network on (the up and down arrow on the top bar when you drag down the notification area).

I remember having this issue also and that seemed to fix it.

Discodog · 23-08-2012 11:31pm

Is anyone having the mic problem that is cropping up on other forums. I think that I may have it. It's fine on speaker but on normal phone people complain that they can't here me very well.

EDIT: I have discovered that this is a big problem - a poll on Modeco found that 50% of respondents have this problem. Vodafone UK are also aware of it as it features on their forums.

I have also found out that the Vodafone shop will not replace the phone but will send it off for assessment/repair leaving me without it for a couple of weeks.

Yugioh · 24-08-2012 1:25pm

Quick question. I have my phone unlocked and rooted. I want to upgrade to ICS but I read that you should do the other updates of Gingerbread first?

I unfortunately don't know what these are - I'm still on the one that came with the phone. Could anyone give a tip for which updates to get?

Adyx · 24-08-2012 3:05pm

Yugioh wrote: »

Quick question. I have my phone unlocked and rooted. I want to upgrade to ICS but I read that you should do the other updates of Gingerbread first?

I unfortunately don't know what these are - I'm still on the one that came with the phone. Could anyone give a tip for which updates to get?

I don't know if it's absolutely necessary. I'd say if you're on B886 (which VF Ireland phones came with I think) you should be okay.

I did upgrade to B888 but that was only because there was no ICS roms available at the time. If you do decide to go to ICS you'll have to use the update.app method first as there's a newer version of the baseband with B926/B927 which flasing with ClockwordMod won't install.

As an aside, CM10 which is based on JellyBean has been released, but bluetooth and camera still don't work. Still means we got JellyBean from the community before Huawei/Vodafone could get ICS out. :rolleyes:

givecredit · 26-08-2012 1:12pm

Upgrade now available online. b893. Setting/about phone/online upgrade.

M cebee · 26-08-2012 1:35pm

official ics upgrade ya?

BostonB · 26-08-2012 1:51pm

I would doubt it.

EimearF · 26-08-2012 3:08pm

I keep on getting a message about setting up my wifi over vodafone settings, i have done set up loads of times, but this pop up is coming up at least 7 times a day. can anyone help please?

tallaghtmick · 26-08-2012 3:18pm

Got the update seems to be a little quicker and easier on the battery:D

Discodog · 26-08-2012 3:32pm

I updated & I agree that the phone seems more responsive. No problems with the upgrade

Yugioh · 26-08-2012 5:02pm

Adyx wrote: »

I don't know if it's absolutely necessary. I'd say if you're on B886 (which VF Ireland phones came with I think) you should be okay.

I did upgrade to B888 but that was only because there was no ICS roms available at the time. If you do decide to go to ICS you'll have to use the update.app method first as there's a newer version of the baseband with B926/B927 which flasing with ClockwordMod won't install.

As an aside, CM10 which is based on JellyBean has been released, but bluetooth and camera still don't work. Still means we got JellyBean from the community before Huawei/Vodafone could get ICS out. :rolleyes:

Thanks! I've successfully upgraded to ICS now. But there's a but. I now can't receive/make calls, texts or connect to the internet outside of using wifi. Again I have coverage, just can't do anything with it.

Is this a known problem?

Adyx · 26-08-2012 5:27pm

M cebee wrote: »

official ics upgrade ya?

Huawei's Gingerbread roms are all B8xx and the ICS roms are B9xx.

Yugioh wrote: »

Thanks! I've successfully upgraded to ICS now. But there's a but. I now can't receive/make calls, texts or connect to the internet outside of using wifi. Again I have coverage, just can't do anything with it.

Is this a known problem?

:eek: What rom did you install? I've used pretty much all the available ICS roms at this point and never had any issues. Especially not with calls/texts anyway.

Yugioh · 26-08-2012 5:42pm

It is ICS 4.0.3 b926. I have texts and calls working now so crisis averted. Only think is I can't connect to the internet without wifi. Is there a setting I have to change for that? Data switch is turned on.

strongback · 26-08-2012 6:04pm

Are word on Vodafone Ireland coming up with an upgrade for the volume problems?

Adyx · 26-08-2012 7:19pm

Yugioh wrote: »

It is ICS 4.0.3 b926. I have texts and calls working now so crisis averted. Only think is I can't connect to the internet without wifi. Is there a setting I have to change for that? Data switch is turned on.

Not that I know of, I just turn it on and it works. I didn't have to change any settings or anything. By the way, I'd really recommend you upgrade to the B934 rom, it's much smoother.

Chuck Stone · 26-08-2012 8:55pm

I've upgraded and find that my front page is not the one that was showing pre-upgrade.

Anyone know how I change this? Actually doe anyone have an an owners manual for download?

Thanks guys.

Discodog · 26-08-2012 9:08pm

Chuck Stone wrote: »

I've upgraded and find that my front page is not the one that was showing pre-upgrade.

Anyone know how I change this? Actually doe anyone have an an owners manual for download?

Thanks guys.

They are all here:

http://www.huaweidevice.com/worldwide/technicaIndex.do?method=gotoProductSupport&productId=3940&tb=0%29;

You have 5 screens. If you mean that the wrong one is showing as your home page then if you the touch the back button it shows all 5 screens then just touch the one that you want to be your front page.

I am guessing that today's upgrade is to prepare for ics. The New Zealand Vodafone forum claim that it will be released there the first week of September.

Chuck Stone · 26-08-2012 9:21pm

[QUOTE=Discodog;80447747http://www.huaweidevice.com/worldwide/technicaIndex.do?method=gotoProductSupport&productId=3940&tb=0%29;[/QUOTE]

When I click on any of the manuals it says 'service temporarily unavailable' and it was doing that the first time I tried a few weeks back.

Weird.

Discodog · 26-08-2012 9:24pm

Chuck Stone wrote: »

When I click on any of the manuals it says 'service temporarily unavailable' and it was doing that the first time I tried a few weeks back.

Weird.

The first link is working fine for me - click on the arrow

antomorro-sei · 26-08-2012 9:56pm

Alright lads,

Sometimes the launcher fails on my phone. It says something like "processcom.huaweilauncher" and then gives me an option to force close it.

Any reason for that, or way to fix it as its happened a fair bit?

Yugioh · 27-08-2012 8:58am

Adyx wrote: »

Not that I know of, I just turn it on and it works. I didn't have to change any settings or anything. By the way, I'd really recommend you upgrade to the B934 rom, it's much smoother.

Great tip thanks! I didn't spot that one. I've a new problem.

With the custom rom my phone is no longer rooted. The old gb method doesn't seem to be working - do you know of a tip for it to work with ics?

jgbyr · 27-08-2012 10:10am

Yugioh wrote: »

Great tip thanks! I didn't spot that one. I've a new problem. With the custom rom my phone is no longer rooted. The old gb method doesn't seem to be working - do you know of a tip for it to work with ics?

Hiya have a read here
http://www.modaco.com/topic/355583-guide-how-to-install-and-root-ics-403-on-the-g300/page__pid__1982701#entry1982701

jgbyr · 27-08-2012 10:33am

Adyx wrote: »

Not that I know of, I just turn it on and it works. I didn't have to change any settings or anything. By the way, I'd really recommend you upgrade to the B934 rom, it's much smoother.

Tried the infusion version of B934 & wasn't too happy with it so back to 927. Is the stock 934 better? I think you need to root the phone after flashing it though. Is this correct?

Adyx · 27-08-2012 2:56pm

jgbyr wrote: »

Tried the infusion version of B934 & wasn't too happy with it so back to 927. Is the stock 934 better? I think you need to root the phone after flashing it though. Is this correct?

Yeah I think I did. I just use the unlockbootloader program you linked to. There's isn't a huge amount of difference between stock B934 and Infusion to be honest. Tillaz doesn't make big changes like say CynaogenMod. It's mostly just performance tweaks and a few nice-to-have features like notification toggles etc.

What I really like in the newest version is that he's included an ota updater so installing patches or even a full rom update is simple.

jgbyr · 27-08-2012 3:05pm

Adyx wrote: »

Yeah I think I did. I just use the unlockbootloader program you linked to. There's isn't a huge amount of difference between stock B934 and Infusion to be honest. Tillaz doesn't make big changes like say CynaogenMod. It's mostly just performance tweaks and a few nice-to-have features like notification toggles etc.

What I really like in the newest version is that he's included an ota updater so installing patches or even a full rom update is simple.

Thanks for that. The main problems I had with infusion was that it kept defaulting to internal storage & the default tones after a reboot. Was very annoying. Did this happen to you at all?

Adyx · 27-08-2012 5:39pm

jgbyr wrote: »

Thanks for that. The main problems I had with infusion was that it kept defaulting to internal storage & the default tones after a reboot. Was very annoying. Did this happen to you at all?

Yeah all the time. I think Tillaz is working on a fix for it and to be fair I was getting that with the stock B926 and B934 roms as well. It is really annoying actually because it messes up the new ota update setting as well as Swiftkey and VLC. I just try not to reboot unless I have to now.

jgbyr · 27-08-2012 5:45pm

I also use SwiftKey. Hows this effected.

Adyx · 27-08-2012 6:12pm

jgbyr wrote: »

I also use SwiftKey. Hows this effected.

Swiftkey stores it's language selections on whatever storage you've selected as default. If you reboot and the default has switched from external SD to Internal, Swiftkey will complain that it can't find the language files.

It's not too big a deal because (a) Once you switch back it's fine again, (b) I don't think the files are used for anything except spellcheck/text prediction and (c) if you're using English it's probably fine anyway.

purple hands · 27-08-2012 9:45pm

Has anyone here downgraded ROMs before? On b892 and want to go back to b886 to get that OTA update....few threads on modaco but no one seems clear if switching between GB roms will 'zero' the IMEI or not, or whether this just applies if you are trying to downgrade from an ICS rom

Current best value Android Huawei Ascend G300

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