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    #2102
    BigCon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,836 ✭✭✭BigCon


    brmccfc wrote: »
    http://www.hightechideas.com/20100129/firefox-coming-to-google-android-next-month.html

    Cool, the more choice we have the better it will be for everyone.

    Just discovered that the Hero charges fine using a standard mini usb cable (only need the supplied cable for data transfer). Handy if you have loads of cables lying around...


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    #2103
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users Posts: 7,718 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    BigCon wrote: »
    Cool, the more choice we have the better it will be for everyone.

    Just discovered that the Hero charges fine using a standard mini usb cable (only need the supplied cable for data transfer). Handy if you have loads me cables lying around...

    I use the mini usb from my blackberry for charging, syncing & data transfer for my Hero in the office...


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    #2104
    BigCon
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,836 ✭✭✭BigCon


    Bluefoam wrote: »
    I use the mini usb from my blackberry for charging, syncing & data transfer for my Hero in the office...

    Does the blackberry have a standard mini usb cable? I thought data transfer would only work with the supplied cable? If it works with a standard cable why bother with the funny shaped supplied cable?


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    #2105
    Bluefoam
    Registered Users Posts: 7,718 ✭✭✭Bluefoam


    BigCon wrote: »
    Does the blackberry have a standard mini usb cable? I thought data transfer would only work with the supplied cable? If it works with a standard cable why bother with the funny shaped supplied cable?

    So you don't plug in your blackberry or tom tom & blow it up... (maybe?)


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    #2106
    breeno
    Registered Users Posts: 742 ✭✭✭breeno


    Charging with any USB cable is fine(from my experience so far), but it takes approx twice as long as the normal charger. I've charged it off my laptop/desktop and even my PS3!


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    #2107
    JackKelly
    Registered Users Posts: 3,225 ✭✭✭JackKelly


    anyone having their HTC go to voicemail after only 3 or 4 rings? Is this a setting on the phone, or with meteor?


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    #2108
    artielange
    Closed Accounts Posts: 307 ✭✭artielange


    TimAy wrote: »
    anyone having their HTC go to voicemail after only 3 or 4 rings? Is this a setting on the phone, or with meteor?

    You have to ring them. Tell them the problem and they will fix it:rolleyes: They did it for me twice don't know why it keeps going back but that and my voicemail being turned on bothers me.


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    #2109
    iknorr
    Registered Users Posts: 836 ✭✭✭iknorr


    TimAy wrote: »
    anyone having their HTC go to voicemail after only 3 or 4 rings? Is this a setting on the phone, or with meteor?

    yup i have it too, been too lazy to make the call.


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    #2110
    docentore
    Registered Users Posts: 1,582 ✭✭✭docentore


    BigCon wrote: »
    Does the blackberry have a standard mini usb cable? I thought data transfer would only work with the supplied cable? If it works with a standard cable why bother with the funny shaped supplied cable?

    because it is Ext-USB cable, a HTC invention. It caries Data + Power (like normal miniUSB) and Voice. You can use standard mini USB cable for sync and charge.


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    #2111
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,205 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    So just picked up one. Switching from 3 to meteor so still waiting for the change over.

    What should be the first thing I should do?

    Meteor gave me the first months data free


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    #2112
    mhtc
    Registered Users Posts: 78 ✭✭mhtc


    godtabh wrote: »
    So just picked up one. Switching from 3 to meteor so still waiting for the change over.

    What should be the first thing I should do?

    Meteor gave me the first months data free

    ya i just signed up today too...connect 20 plan.

    when i login to meteor, under included with your plan, it says:
    70/200 minutes, 70/200 texts
    and under Bonus, 88.71MB/250MB data

    I haven't used the browser and so no data should be used yet. Viewing call and account history confirms this.

    Does anyone think meteor made some mistake here?


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    #2113
    iknorr
    Registered Users Posts: 836 ✭✭✭iknorr


    Get a case for it until your used to holding it. I dropped mine alot for the first few days.
    Link to your gmail account if you have one.
    download an app called wheres my droid. - in case u ever loose it.

    Possibly a new memory card?

    Download all google apps from Market.

    Set up your short cuts.

    Thats just the first round.


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    #2114
    iknorr
    Registered Users Posts: 836 ✭✭✭iknorr


    mhtc wrote: »
    ya i just signed up today too...connect 20 plan.

    when i login to meteor, under included with your plan, it says:
    70/200 minutes, 70/200 texts
    and under Bonus, 88.71MB/250MB data

    I haven't used the browser and so no data should be used yet. Viewing call and account history confirms this.

    Does anyone think meteor made some mistake here?

    Your bill is based on the 10th of every month. you are only gonna be charged from now until the 10th of next month. So right now you have the equivalent amount of minutes and texts. Roughly 1/3 remaining i believe. ( 10 days/30 days in a month. ) 70 mins etc.


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    #2115
    mhtc
    Registered Users Posts: 78 ✭✭mhtc


    iknorr wrote: »
    Your bill is based on the 10th of every month. you are only gonna be charged from now until the 10th of next month. So right now you have the equivalent amount of minutes and texts. Roughly 1/3 remaining i believe. ( 10 days/30 days in a month. ) 70 mins etc.


    Cheers iknorr. got a free €4.99 internet addon too...guess they are applying the same here with the bonus data.


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    #2116
    iknorr
    Registered Users Posts: 836 ✭✭✭iknorr


    Hmm i got 3 months free data with them, i was only supposed to get one. I think i confused them cos i rang them twice about the data add on. it was originally set up, then i started receiving texts about my free data is almost finished.

    Im still not 100% what has happened but i now have 500mb (250 + 250 free) a month for 5 euro. Im sure theyll change it though- waiting on a call from 1905


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    #2117
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,205 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    iknorr wrote: »
    Get a case for it until your used to holding it. I dropped mine alot for the first few days.
    Link to your gmail account if you have one.
    download an app called wheres my droid. - in case u ever loose it.

    Possibly a new memory card?

    Download all google apps from Market.

    Set up your short cuts.

    Thats just the first round.
    What memory card should you get? Class 6?

    Any good cases out there?


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    #2118
    iknorr
    Registered Users Posts: 836 ✭✭✭iknorr


    Yeah, a class 6 would be better. I have an 8gb class six.
    Do i see a difference in the phone? Yes with media. Quicker loading etc. Is it worth it? entirely depends on yourself. for the sake for 5 euro extra between a class 2 and 6 , then i would go for the class 6. 16gb memory cards are crazy prices the last time i checked,

    i got 2 silicon cases from ebay , one black, one white, a car charger, and car dock/holder for 7.xx euro. .
    Alot of the cases there are strange, just make sure they are curved like the chin.


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    #2119
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,205 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    iknorr wrote: »
    Yeah, a class 6 would be better. I have an 8gb class six.
    Do i see a difference in the phone? Yes with media. Quicker loading etc. Is it worth it? entirely depends on yourself. for the sake for 5 euro extra between a class 2 and 6 , then i would go for the class 6. 16gb memory cards are crazy prices the last time i checked,

    i got 2 silicon cases from ebay , one black, one white, a car charger, and car dock/holder for 7.xx euro. .
    Alot of the cases there are strange, just make sure they are curved like the chin.

    Any links?


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    #2120
    iknorr
    Registered Users Posts: 836 ✭✭✭iknorr


    I cant find the bundle on ebay anymore. Heres some picks of the case though, theres loads of them on ebay but note the ones in the pics have an extended bit over the 4 buttons. extra bit of protection.

    The charger and holder are the same as these http://cgi.ebay.ie/Car-Charger-Mount-Kit-Holder-for-Tmobile-G2-HTC-G3-Hero_W0QQitemZ350307895713QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_MobilePhones_MobilePhoneAccessories_MobilePhoneBatteries?hash=item518ffa49a1

    If you have a proper look at ebay, especially the HK sellers you can probably find them all in a bundle like i did.

    the memory card was bought from memorybits.co.uk

    Transcend 8GB SDHC Class 6 HD Video Memory Card TS8GSDHC6V 1 £17.95 £16.16
    Products Subtotal: £16.16

    FREE 2-4 DAYS UK SHIPPING: £0.00

    They have changed to zoombits now though. have a look at the bottom half of this page
    http://www.zoombits.co.uk/memory-cards/micro-sd/202#filters

    and dont forget the promo code of "15promo"


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    #2121
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,205 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    Any one know the best way to transfer contracts from Nokia E71 to Hero?

    I've transferred all contacts to memory card. Can you import from the Hero?


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    #2122
    mooman
    Registered Users Posts: 486 ✭✭mooman


    godtabh wrote: »
    Any one know the best way to transfer contracts from Nokia E71 to Hero?

    I've transferred all contacts to memory card. Can you import from the Hero?

    The easiest way is to sync the E71 contacts with Outlook and use HTC Sync to put them on the Hero.


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    #2123
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,205 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    mooman wrote: »
    The easiest way is to sync the E71 contacts with Outlook and use HTC Sync to put them on the Hero.

    Thanks

    any idea how to do that?


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    #2124
    mooman
    Registered Users Posts: 486 ✭✭mooman


    godtabh wrote: »
    Thanks

    any idea how to do that?

    You need to download Nokia PC suite, if you don't already have it. There's a link to download it and how to use it here if you don't. When you finish that, plug the Hero in and pick HTC sync in the notifications bar. When it opens it will guide you through step by step.


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    #2125
    Dcully
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 14,690 Mod ✭✭✭✭Dcully


    Hi folks, anyone got any info on what offers meteor have for the htc hero?
    Cant sem to get any info from the website.


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    #2126
    breeno
    Registered Users Posts: 742 ✭✭✭breeno


    I upgraded to the Kagudroid Android 2.1 rom yesterday - http://htcpedia.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1979

    Finding it very good so far.


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    #2127
    Pikasso
    Registered Users Posts: 403 ✭✭Pikasso


    godtabh wrote: »
    Any one know the best way to transfer contracts from Nokia E71 to Hero?

    I've transferred all contacts to memory card. Can you import from the Hero?

    I love my E71 but am keen to try an android (am big Google user). Looking at the Hero as an option. Because you transferred from E71 to Hero can you tell me how do the two phones compare?


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    #2128
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,205 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    can any one tell me what the compression ration is on the hero for the browser? I have opera mini but its crap. Any one have got browser apps?


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    #2129
    28064212
    Registered Users Posts: 10,501 ✭✭✭✭28064212


    godtabh wrote: »
    can any one tell me what the compression ration is on the hero for the browser? I have opera mini but its crap. Any one have got browser apps?
    "Compression ration"?

    Dolphin or Steel are two (free) popular browser replacements, although personally I just use the stock browser

    Boardsie Enhancement Suite - a browser extension to make using Boards on desktop a better experience (includes full-width display, keyboard shortcuts, dark mode, and more). Now available through your browser's extension store.

    Firefox: https://addons.mozilla.org/addon/boardsie-enhancement-suite/

    Chrome/Edge/Opera: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/boardsie-enhancement-suit/bbgnmnfagihoohjkofdnofcfmkpdmmce



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    #2130
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,205 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    a regular web page is compressed to view on the screen of the Hero. Opera Mini usually compresses the page to around 35kb


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    #2131
    28064212
    Registered Users Posts: 10,501 ✭✭✭✭28064212


    godtabh wrote: »
    a regular web page is compressed to view on the screen of the Hero. Opera Mini usually compresses the page to around 35kb
    That's true of Opera Mini, but not of the default browser. The compression is done by the Opera servers

    Boardsie Enhancement Suite - a browser extension to make using Boards on desktop a better experience (includes full-width display, keyboard shortcuts, dark mode, and more). Now available through your browser's extension store.

    Firefox: https://addons.mozilla.org/addon/boardsie-enhancement-suite/

    Chrome/Edge/Opera: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/boardsie-enhancement-suit/bbgnmnfagihoohjkofdnofcfmkpdmmce



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