HTC One [Megathread]

SmithySeller wrote: »

Can people check the following for me if they wouldn't mind?
The Speaker grill at the top is perfectly flush with the polycarbonate strip, however the bottom one juts out a fraction of a mil around the corners revealing a sharpish edge. Is this just mine or is the bottom grill perfectly flush for others? Thanks in advance

Yes there is an overhang issue with bottom speaker cover. It's well documented in Xda developers

Got my One delivered yesterday and honestly I'm seriously pissed off. My fears over HTC rushing production might have come true, at least for me. The whole front face of the phone is lower than the polycarbonate middle strip. This results in sharp edges both top and bottom. The LCD screen is also raised at the top and lower at the bottom leading to more exposed edges.

Additionally the finishing on the inside of the 3.5mm jack is awful. I've seen better chinese KIRF's. Its shoddy and unacceptable on a premium device. Coming from an iphone 4 and after reading about the spectacular build quality in reviews I was hoping for something at least equal but this isn't it. I know mine is a faulty unit but simply the materials and general finishing are not as good as Apple and HTC need to sort this crap out. After 1 night out in the city were it spent its time on a pub table it already has a noticeable scratch on the back (its the silver model). In 2 years of heavy use (and pub nights out) my iphone has only 3 scratches. This thing is going to look like its been used as a football on concrete within a month if its not put in a case.

It is a beautiful device so don't think I'm some Apple fanboy idiot bashing on Android. I went with the One as I'm sick of fighting Apple's cult-like control and the prioritization of PR ignorance over innovation (they've done nothing but steal others ideas since late 2010). I love Blinkfeed, the screen is gorgeous and the audio quality while using headphones (you've all heard about the front speakers which are the best out there so there is no point in going into detail) is better than any device I've ever used. I'm using €200+ UE TripleFi 10's which are incredible in ear monitors with a reputation for clarity and sound stage (and for being merciless if a tracks recording quality is poor) and the HTC One picks out individual instruments like nothing I've ever heard. The soundstage is vast, highs sparkle, mids are clear and defined. Stereo positioning is jaw-dropping on a high bitrate mp3. Its the 1st phone I can emphatically state demands high quality recorded content, maybe even FLAC. This isn't iPod quality, this is Cowon quality. I'll have to run tests on the bass before commenting as the tips I'm using on the TripleFi's are tuned for mids & treble so it would be unfair to judge that yet.

After I reported the handset faulty to eMobile 2 hours after it was delivered their response was all they could do was to send out a jiffy bag to get me to send it back to them and wait for a replacement. So tomorrow I'm going to give an eMobile manager a very bad day. My advice is if your getting a One get it in a shop. Open the unit there and then right after purchase and check everything.

Edit: Add a stuck green pixel to the list of faults.

Edit 2: Don't drop this thing onto anything other than a bed of feathers if you don't want damage. Phone dropped 3ft from a desk onto a plastic gaming steering wheel foot pedal. Chamfered edge now has a dent in it. My iPhone 4 has made the same unfortunate journey several times with no damage whatsoever. Pretty the HTC One may be but it has the consistency of a bar of soap.

Mine is perfect. Got it from Clove.co.uk
Very happy with it.

Sorry for the general Android question on a One thread but in your opinions whats the best email app for Android. Also why are there 2 of them on every endroid phone by default. I need a client that will fit the body to width as the iphone does and its essential (maybe to the point of returning the phone) I can display notifications of new mails, sms etc on the lock screen. I've used Lockinfo on my iphones for years and its the primary reason I've stayed with IOS till now. I've seen Lockerpro but I've been having configuration problems with the 1st install. The HTC One Productivity lockscreen doesn't seem to be doing what its meant to, no alerts for email only sms. Any ideas?

Yeah it's probably just me being picky. :P On the other hand though, there are problems that aren't nitpicking. The speakers are popping and hissing, the proximity sensor is hit and miss, and the phone overheats very quickly to a point where it's uncomfortable to hold. I've had some charging issues as well.

jones wrote: »

Whats wrong in these photos? (not trying to be smart)

I know they aren't great photos. Image 2 and 3 you can't really see anything, but there is a small dent at the top near the headphone jack. In the first image there is a big enough gap at the speaker grille. It's a bit rough as well, there are bits of aluminium sticking out. The other image shows the volume rocker, it's out of place and feels a bit flimsy.

Just been on to emobile and their attitude is they've ordered me a jiffy bag (which hasn't arrived yet) for a phone reported faulty 2hrs after it was delivered and others haven't had issues so tough luck. I can't walk into a store with an emobile logo over the door (likely franchised) to replace it or have a replacement sent to a store and have the exchange done there after inspection of the current faulty handset. My contract is to run from the date of delivery of the faulty phone not from the date I may or may not get a functioning phone fit for sale. According to them it takes a week from their receipt of the phone to having another delivered. Bought Wednesday, reported faulty Wednesday, no jiffy bag until at least Monday next, not received by them till next Wednesday then another week for another phone which may or may not be functional out of the box.

Just something to bear in mind is in the delivery box they have sent both a receipt and courtesy thank you letter each detailing the upgrade and returns policy. One states a 7 day return policy, the other 14 days. The 7 day letter makes reference to the fact the policy must be viewed in light of the Sale of Goods acts, the 14 day document makes no reference. There is no joined up thinking here. Both state the phone must be unused. If a product is not of merchantable quality and suffering from inherent manufacturing defects this policy has no relevance. Speaking as a paying consumer eMobiles attitude is as joined up as their returns policy.

SmithySeller wrote: »

Exactly the issue on mine, slight overhang on bottom speaker grille. I noticed it early on but didn't really mind, until I pulled it out of my pocket this morning and it got caught with a loose thread in my pocket. I reckon if they're all like this then fine, but if I'm one of a few, I might seek to replace it.

Honestly get it back to them ASAP. HTC are advertising this phone as having "zero gap" construction and had they been checked at all leaving the factory they wouldn't have passed Q&A. The other way it could happen is they were Q&A'd and HTC are so desperate to get them out the door its been decided to release and replace when complaints arise. I bought mine on the strength of HTC's construction claims compared to the S4 so its just not what we are paying for.