HTC One (M8) Thread

Red_Dwarf · 04-04-2014 7:24pm

jumbobreakfast wrote: »

I spent about 15 minutes trying to get the nano-sim to fit in the SIM tray and was almost considering going into a shop to see if mine was missing something before I realised that I was trying to put it in the micro-SD slot.
Not used to having one of those on a HTC

did the same thing.. Used youtube to figure it out lol

quarryman · 04-04-2014 7:26pm

Red_Dwarf wrote: »

did the same thing.. Used youtube to figure it out lol

I was worse, I rang Carphone warehouse to ask why they didn't give me a bigger simcard...

Red_Dwarf · 04-04-2014 8:33pm

quarryman wrote: »

I was worse, I rang Carphone warehouse to ask why they didn't give me a bigger simcard...

No i dont feel so stupid lol Thanks:pac:

Chibs · 04-04-2014 9:27pm

I got mine tonight. Got to thank Sheena from three for sorting out an early upgrade for me. I came from the s3 best decision I have ever made. The sound is brilliant. Really happy with it. anyone not sure just get it you won't be disappointed.

fryup · 04-04-2014 10:04pm

600 quid for a phone? you gotta be kiddin

got me galaxy fame for 35 quid just a few weeks ago

WetDaddy · 05-04-2014 11:09am

Does anyone know if any of the O2 stores have the 32GB version? Totterdells only have the 16s and O2 themselves said I'd have to call the stores individually to check. Tried that for about 4 stores, but no joy.

Just wondering if anyone had any idea?

05-04-2014 11:13am

WetDaddy wrote: »

Does anyone know if any of the O2 stores have the 32GB version? Totterdells only have the 16s and O2 themselves said I'd have to call the stores individually to check. Tried that for about 4 stores, but no joy.

Just wondering if anyone had any idea?

I thought all of EU had 16GB. Everyone I know on XDA has 16, apart from Americans.

WetDaddy · 05-04-2014 11:17am

Basil3 wrote: »

I thought all of EU had 16GB. Everyone I know on XDA has 16, apart from Americans.

I wasn't aware of that. Thanks! If it's true, it saves me hassle alright since I've an upgrade so I won't be purchasing from abroad.

Sonics2k · 05-04-2014 11:19am

WetDaddy wrote: »

I wasn't aware of that. Thanks! If it's true, it saves me hassle alright since I've an upgrade so I won't be purchasing from abroad.

As far as I know everyone only has the 16gb version, 32gb is pretty rare same as the iPhone and Samsung.

WetDaddy · 05-04-2014 11:34am

Sonics2k wrote: »

As far as I know everyone only has the 16gb version, 32gb is pretty rare same as the iPhone and Samsung.

Seems you guys are right. Here's a link: http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/reviews/mobile-phone/3508297/htc-one-m7-vs-new-htc-one-m8-smartphone-comparison-review/

Soggypants · 05-04-2014 11:37am

I think meteor are the cheapest. Got the m8 with speaker for 199 euro. The phone is also unlocked, just as the M7 was last year. 31 euro a month for 400 mins 400 txts and 1gb data. Maybe not enough for some. But suits me.

Daith · 05-04-2014 12:56pm

Considering get this on prepay. Anyone know if any of the store here are selling it sim free?

Soggypants · 05-04-2014 1:12pm

Daith wrote: »

Considering get this on prepay. Anyone know if any of the store here are selling it sim free?

I went into the meteor store last year and they sold me the htc one for 530 straight out. I think it's 549 for the M8. Vodafone have it for 629 PAYG.

threein99 · 05-04-2014 1:42pm

Soggypants wrote: »

I think meteor are the cheapest. Got the m8 with speaker for 199 euro. The phone is also unlocked, just as the M7 was last year. 31 euro a month for 400 mins 400 txts and 1gb data. Maybe not enough for some. But suits me.

Is that deal off their website ?

Soggypants · 05-04-2014 1:45pm

threein99 wrote: »

Is that deal off their website ?

Yes, it's on the website.

threein99 · 05-04-2014 1:51pm

Soggypants wrote: »

Yes, it's on the website.

No 4g included in it, still a good deal

1jcdub · 05-04-2014 2:22pm

I've got my M8 since Thur afternoon and I've just noticed that the top front part of the phone where the camera and speaker grill is has lifted slightly where it meets the screen. I've pressed it down again and it seems to have stuck back down for now. Going to keep an eye on it if it happens again I'll be returning the phone to HTC. Seems to be glued into place.

1jcdub · 05-04-2014 2:55pm

I've got my M8 since Thur afternoon and I've just noticed that the top front part of the phone where the camera and speaker grill is has lifted slightly where it meets the screen. I've pressed it down again and it seems to have stuck back down for now. Going to keep an eye on it if it happens again I'll be returning the phone to HTC. Seems to be glued into place.

quarryman · 05-04-2014 3:49pm

Has anyone else found the swipe to unlock very hit and miss?

05-04-2014 3:54pm

WetDaddy wrote: »

I wasn't aware of that. Thanks! If it's true, it saves me hassle alright since I've an upgrade so I won't be purchasing from abroad.

I purchased Sandisk Ultra 32GB micro SD on ebay for €20 from a local eBay seller, so space isn't an issue for me any more.

1jcdub wrote: »

I've got my M8 since Thur afternoon and I've just noticed that the top front part of the phone where the camera and speaker grill is has lifted slightly where it meets the screen. I've pressed it down again and it seems to have stuck back down for now. Going to keep an eye on it if it happens again I'll be returning the phone to HTC. Seems to be glued into place.

Don't accept anything less than perfect.

quarryman wrote: »

Has anyone else found the swipe to unlock very hit and miss?

I've found it perfect. In fact, I had to turn gestures off when wiping my screen down, as it kept turning on

quarryman · 05-04-2014 7:07pm

Anyone know how I add apps to the middle menu button (other than google) when I drag up?

quarryman · 05-04-2014 8:39pm

I'd like to pick up a couple of chargers for this. Will any micro USB charger do or do I need to keep an eye on voltage/current etc?

jonnny68 · 06-04-2014 3:16pm

Bought mine yesterday 3 UK £474.99 which includes a £15 top up, unlocked to all networks, the camera is actually excellent anyone talking about how many megapixels obviously doesn't know much about photography.

Stunning design and blazing fast, already contender for phone of the year 2014.

skeg16 · 06-04-2014 4:12pm

Uriel. wrote: »

That's a bit of a bold statement to be coming out with. M8 is the first major "next iteration" to hit the market. What are you basing this statement on, just build quality?

S5, Z2, G3, Note 4, oppo find 7, iPhone 6 all still to come.

G3 rumours would suggest a a heavy hitting spec, z2 has similar(ish) build quality and initial reactions seem to suggest a very Polished device with big specs. IPhone 6 is expected to make a splash into the big screen world and is surely to maintain its great build quality. Note 4 is a bit of an unknown beast at this stag, as is tthe oppo to a degree, tho the screen is supposed to be next big thing.

I haven't even mentioned the nexus 6.

I think it's way to early to be handing out phone of the year awards just yet

Yes it is very early days but I just can't see anything else coming close.

The HTC is in a different standard to everything else. Sure the iPhone will always have its fanboys and sales will be great but it doesn't mean it will necessarily be the best phone. Im looking forward to seeing what they will do with the big screen but apart from that and some software niggles I doubt they will introduce anything "game changing"

Other phones like the S5 are good but as I previously said they are just full of gimmicks. I suspect the S5 will be the closet contender but the M8 will definitely win out.
The only other phone I will be looking forward to is the oppo find 7 purely due to speculation of a 4K screen but I think that alone will be their USP....apart from the obvious processor and RAM upgrade. I still don't think the new screen will cause a huge tipping of the scales mostly likely due to people never hearing of oppo.

I got the phone yesterday and already I am completely satisfied with the build quality and the software changes. Its just a pleasure to use with little effort in the setup. The screen and camera are amazing...even though I think the screen has less ppi than the M7.

I strongly suggest to anyone sitting on the fence about this phone to make the jump and get it. You will not be disappointed...especially when this wins phone of the year

Mantis Toboggan · 06-04-2014 5:00pm

Really can't see why they couldn't put a 3000 mah battery into the phone. I use my phone alot and battery is crucial for me. My M7 was dead around 3pm, which really is annoying as it's a great phone.

Might still get it later on in the year but also very interested in the G3. The rumoured specs are unreal and they should include a beast of a battery. Interesting times.

beno619 · 06-04-2014 11:42pm

Buddy Holly wrote: »

Really can't see why they couldn't put a 3000 mah battery into the phone. I use my phone alot and battery is crucial for me. My M7 was dead around 3pm, which really is annoying as it's a great phone.

Might still get it later on in the year but also very interested in the G3. The rumoured specs are unreal and they should include a beast of a battery. Interesting times.

The m8 has better battery life than the note 3 and g2, battery life isnt all about numbers.

skeg16 · 07-04-2014 10:01am

Anyone know where is the cheapest place to get the DOT View case?? Looks like a useful accessory and I will probably buy for full price if I can't find it cheaper.

Star Lord · 07-04-2014 10:29am

Actually trying to find the dot view case available anywhere seems to be the hard part!

WetDaddy · 07-04-2014 1:36pm

Does anyone know somewhere (ideally somewhere close or with quick delivery) I can get the Otterbox Commuter case for the M8? Amazon won't ship it to Ireland and their UK site doesn't list it. Same for Otterbox themselves.

My M8 is arriving in the morning and I'd like to get it right into an Otterbox ASAP.

sebcity · 07-04-2014 1:39pm

WetDaddy wrote: »

Does anyone know somewhere (ideally somewhere close or with quick delivery) I can get the Otterbox Commuter case for the M8? Amazon won't ship it to Ireland and their UK site doesn't list it. Same for Otterbox themselves.

My M8 is arriving in the morning and I'd like to get it right into an Otterbox ASAP.

Set up a parcel motel account. It will ship it to the UK (Northern Irish) address for them, they will bring it to your local parcel motel for €3.

WetDaddy · 07-04-2014 1:57pm

sebcity wrote: »

Set up a parcel motel account. It will ship it to the UK (Northern Irish) address for them, they will bring it to your local parcel motel for €3.

Thanks, but they won't deliver to any UK address either. My brother lives in NI, but it wouldn't accept his address either.

The Real B-man · 07-04-2014 2:32pm

WetDaddy wrote: »

Thanks, but they won't deliver to any UK address either. My brother lives in NI, but it wouldn't accept his address either.

Comes with a Rubber case its not to bad htc so its snug might get you by until you can get a otterbox.

Joseph · 07-04-2014 6:21pm

Can any owners confirm if the volume button is loose and/or rattling?

I have gone through eight M8 phones in three stores, ultimately returning it for a refund. They were all very loose and rattling.

Was onto HTC directly and they said it should be firm, not at all loose and definitely not rattle when shook.

If NOT loose, where did you buy it?

Youtube video demonstrating the issue:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rr-cDDgSwpo

quarryman · 07-04-2014 7:23pm

Volume key seems fine for me. EIGHT phones you went through?

Overall I'm enjoying the phone, I guess. But too big annoyances.

1. When locking the phone with the power button on top I grip the phone in one hand and click the button with my index finger. However I always seem to hit the volume button with the palm of my hand at the same time which means the power button doesn't work. I've put it into my pocket at few times not realising i hadn't actually locked it.

2. When using the phone in my right hand and reaching over to hit something on the screen on the left side with my thumb I also hit the screen on the right hand side with the inside of my palm. This means I'm touching the screen in two places and the thumb does nothing.

Both are quite annoying and happen a lot. Anybody else get this? Maybe I have extra fleshy palms or something, I don't know.

Joseph · 07-04-2014 7:28pm

Yup eight. They stopped allowing me to exchange at one stage because they said it must be an intended feature. Although HTC disagrees with them...

KillerShamrock · 07-04-2014 8:23pm

Joseph wrote: »

Yup eight. They stopped allowing me to exchange at one stage because they said it must be an intended feature. Although HTC disagrees with them...

How many would you expect them to open for you those 8 will have to be returned to HTC leaving them short on stock. Once opened it can't just be resold, to be honest in thier position I would of stopped you a lot sooner than 8!

Gatling · 07-04-2014 8:35pm

Has anyone actually got experience with of both m7 /m8 ,
Been in need of a new phone since i got the OH a Z1 for her birthday,
Had my eye on the the original M7 now thinking of going straight for the M8

p2p2p · 07-04-2014 10:23pm

WetDaddy wrote: »

Does anyone know somewhere (ideally somewhere close or with quick delivery) I can get the Otterbox Commuter case for the M8? Amazon won't ship it to Ireland and their UK site doesn't list it. Same for Otterbox themselves.

My M8 is arriving in the morning and I'd like to get it right into an Otterbox ASAP.

I had a quick look at the otterbox.com website and there's an option to ship to Ireland. (Picked from dropdown list in order details, although I didn't go through the whole process)
The "Free standard shipping" only applies to the US but there's nothing obvious stopping you shipping it to Ireland but I'm sure they'll charge you extra for it.
Try it and good luck!

WetDaddy · 07-04-2014 11:18pm

p2p2p wrote: »

I had a quick look at the otterbox.com website and there's an option to ship to Ireland. (Picked from dropdown list in order details, although I didn't go through the whole process)
The "Free standard shipping" only applies to the US but there's nothing obvious stopping you shipping it to Ireland but I'm sure they'll charge you extra for it.
Try it and good luck!

Cheers for checking! Before I saw this, I checked Amazon again and found a seller that would ship from the US, so I ordered it along with a 64GB Class 10 SanDisk MicroSD card

Joseph · 08-04-2014 12:46am

Richie6904 wrote: »

How many would you expect them to open for you those 8 will have to be returned to HTC leaving them short on stock. Once opened it can't just be resold, to be honest in thier position I would of stopped you a lot sooner than 8!

Given that they're faulty they are going to be returned anyway - what's your point? They will get a full refund for the faulty merch and will be better off not selling off to multiple customers.

Robo_Mike · 08-04-2014 8:49am

Checked two CPWs yesterday evening and they are all out of the unlocked Meteor PAYG

Just going to go back during the week though, pick a locked one up and unlock it myself... Guides on XDA are fairly straightforward!

Daith · 08-04-2014 9:11am

Robo_Mike wrote: »

Checked two CPWs yesterday evening and they are all out of the unlocked Meteor PAYG

Just going to go back during the week though, pick a locked one up and unlock it myself... Guides on XDA are fairly straightforward!

Are they? I had a look and I'm swamped in terminology that I don't understand ha!

beno619 · 08-04-2014 9:14am

Robo_Mike wrote: »

Checked two CPWs yesterday evening and they are all out of the unlocked Meteor PAYG

Just going to go back during the week though, pick a locked one up and unlock it myself... Guides on XDA are fairly straightforward!

Are you sure you can network unlock or just remove the carrier branding ? I had no luck a few months ago trying to network unlock my HTC One M7.

Star Lord · 08-04-2014 9:36am

You'd need to be able to S-OFF the phone to remove any network lock, and I don't think that's possible on the phone at the minute.

You can unlock the bootloader, install a custom recovery and custom roms though.
I've Android Revolution HD 4.0 ART on mine at the minute.

Robo_Mike · 08-04-2014 9:58am

Daith wrote: »

Are they? I had a look and I'm swamped in terminology that I don't understand ha!

I've rooted before, so I guess I understand some level of the terminology!

beno619 wrote: »

Are you sure you can network unlock or just remove the carrier branding ? I had no luck a few months ago trying to network unlock my HTC One M7.

Yup, the guide is at: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708567

DamoElDiablo wrote: »

You'd need to be able to S-OFF the phone to remove any network lock, and I don't think that's possible on the phone at the minute.

You can unlock the bootloader, install a custom recovery and custom roms though.
I've Android Revolution HD 4.0 ART on mine at the minute.

S-OFF was achieved yesterday: http://www.androidcentral.com/s-htc-one-m8-paves-way-further-hackery

Star Lord · 08-04-2014 3:22pm

Robo_Mike wrote: »

I've rooted before, so I guess I understand some level of the terminology!

Yup, the guide is at: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2708567

S-OFF was achieved yesterday: http://www.androidcentral.com/s-htc-one-m8-paves-way-further-hackery

Awesome, had rooted mine on Friday after receiving the phone and hadn't expected this to happen so fast!

quarryman · 08-04-2014 3:59pm

I just realised power saving is set for me. No idea how long it has been on but I haven't noticed any poor performance due to conserving CPU power.

Does anyone else use this mode, does it make much difference?

skeg16 · 08-04-2014 3:59pm

DamoElDiablo wrote: »

Awesome, had rooted mine on Friday after receiving the phone and hadn't expected this to happen so fast!

Whats the benefit of using a custom ROM now, especially Android Revolution HD 4.0 ART, it is virtually no different to the stock ROM already flashed.

I flashed a Google Play edition of KitKit when it first came out on my M7 but that was just because HTC were taking forever to roll the update out.

Do you see any improvements/any reasons for me to root now??

1jcdub · 08-04-2014 8:03pm

1jcdub wrote: »

I've got my M8 since Thur afternoon and I've just noticed that the top front part of the phone where the camera and speaker grill is has lifted slightly where it meets the screen. I've pressed it down again and it seems to have stuck back down for now. Going to keep an eye on it if it happens again I'll be returning the phone to HTC. Seems to be glued into place.

I'm sending my M8 back to expansys tomorrow. They offered a refund or exchange. I don't know if I should take another M8 or ask to receive a Sony Z2 when released. Wasn't keen on the extra section on the bottom of the M8 compared to the M7. Also the rattling volume key makes it feel cheap.

Meesared · 08-04-2014 10:06pm

1jcdub wrote: »

I'm sending my M8 back to expansys tomorrow. They offered a refund or exchange. I don't know if I should take another M8 or ask to receive a Sony Z2 when released. Wasn't keen on the extra section on the bottom of the M8 compared to the M7. Also the rattling volume key makes it feel cheap.

My volume keys is fine

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