HTC One [Megathread]

Testament1

I don't use a case on it but it is possible that dust might have gotten into it. Would that affect trying to use headphones in a call though as I get the same problem there.

Testament1

Testament1 wrote: »

I don't use a case on it but it is possible that dust might have gotten into it. Would that affect trying to use headphones in a call though as I get the same problem there.

no, you're right....that problem would only affect speaker phone. assuming you're using headphones with a mic, it should be switching to that one.

Testament1

Yep headphones with a mic, all used to work fine but now......

irishbuzz

Do the people on the other line hear low audio? nothing at all? some noise interference?

If you record a video does audio playback ok?

Lastly (I hate to ask a stupid and obvious question but just in case) have you tried toggling mute while on the call?

Testament1

All other audio playback is fine. If I'm in a call normally (not using my speakerphone) then all is well but the second I turn on speaker it just goes silent on their end but I can still hear them crystal clear and no mute isn't accidentally on, checked it every time. Bit of an odd one really.

nipps

i'm thinking of buying the HTC one in the next few weeks. I've heard mention of the HTC one 2 coming out soon. anyone know anything about it? would it be worth holding off buying now and wait for the next model? thanks

waynegalway

nipps wrote: »

i'm thinking of buying the HTC one in the next few weeks. I've heard mention of the HTC one 2 coming out soon. anyone know anything about it? would it be worth holding off buying now and wait for the next model? thanks

Anyone's guess exactly when it will come out. I think they usually release new ones around April, but there are rumours online of an earlier release this time. Doubt it'll be in the next few weeks, though.

I'll try to dig out an article I read yesterday and link to it here later, but basically it was saying that the next One (rumoured to be called One+) will be an incremental upgrade rather than anything radical. Same RAM as current model, but with slightly bigger camera, 6 ultra pixels. It'll have Sense 6 and Kit Kat, too, but they'll both come to the current model at some stage too.

Here's a link HTC One 2 (M8) Preliminary Specs Leaked Again

http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/htc-one-2-m8-preliminary-specs-leaked-again-04-01-2014/

rovoagho

If you want to follow it, add a search for "htc m8" to google alerts. That should pick up any credible sources, as it refers to the codename for the handset, rather than the silly names the mainstream media are coming up with (htc one two, htc one plus, etc) while they wait for HTC to pick one. :_

Ivefoundgod

At this time of year I'd say hang on if you can at all but it will likely be April at the earliest before you can get it. Unless your getting a good price for the One in which case might be worth going for, personally I think this time of the year is the worst Android wise anyway unless you're thinking of a Sony. Samsung S5 and HTC M8 or One+ whatever its called likely to be out in April so buying a year old phone now and entering a 2 year contract is a bad call IMO.

If its off contract and your getting a good price though I couldn't recommend this phone enough, its fantastic.

nipps

ye i'm looking to get it off contract. the best price i've seen so far for a black one, sim free is 525euro. i'll be out of the country next weekend so i'll be keeping an eye out in the duty free section in the airport.

beno619

nipps wrote: »

ye i'm looking to get it off contract. the best price i've seen so far for a black one, sim free is 525euro. i'll be out of the country next weekend so i'll be keeping an eye out in the duty free section in the airport.

Do not buy at that price, get a Moto G and hold out till April for the 2014 flagships.

Ivefoundgod

Agree with Ben, definitely don't buy for that price. Thats more or less what the sim free M8 will cost!

nipps

any opinions on this?
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/New-HTC-One-32-GB-Black-Unlocked-Smartphone-Free-Gifts-/271355475619?pt=UK_Mobile_Phones&hash=item3f2e0bf6a3

Ivefoundgod

nipps wrote: »

any opinions on this?
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/New-HTC-One-32-GB-Black-Unlocked-Smartphone-Free-Gifts-/271355475619?pt=UK_Mobile_Phones&hash=item3f2e0bf6a3

Shipped from Hong Kong? I'd be a bit wary to be honest. Have you looked on Adverts.ie? Usually a couple of unwanted upgrades floating around there or barely used phones. Donedeal might be worth a try. I know my friend sold his for €320, 2 months old and in an otterbox case for that duration so they can be got for a reasonable price if your set on getting one ASAP.

nipps

Ivefoundgod wrote: »

Shipped from Hong Kong? I'd be a bit wary to be honest. Have you looked on Adverts.ie? Usually a couple of unwanted upgrades floating around there or barely used phones. Donedeal might be worth a try. I know my friend sold his for €320, 2 months old and in an otterbox case for that duration so they can be got for a reasonable price if your set on getting one ASAP.

yeah i know. but ebay tend to be more reliable than the likes of donedeal and adverts. i've been keeping an eye on both adverts and donedeal, nothing in particular jumping out though.

texas star

I was having problems with picture messages so the man in the shop said I had do a factory reset on my phone,which wiped everything. Is my phone knackered now I've only had it since July and I really love it.Thanks

waynegalway

texas star wrote: »

I was having problems with picture messages so the man in the shop said I had do a factory reset on my phone,which wiped everything. Is my phone knackered now I've only had it since July and I really love it.Thanks

I doubt it's knackered. Depending on what the issue was, you may not have needed the factory reset. Anyway, apart from the inconvenience of having to reinstall stuff, a factory reset every now again is probably a good idea.

Next time, make sure you have done a back up before the reset, and maybe set up something like Google Photos to automatically keep a copy of pictures before the reset.

texas star

Ah really ah thank goodness I thought by resetting it would damage the phone.I do have my pics backed up but lost apps that I can't find anymore.Oh well that's good news thank u

DublinBeaker

Just something stupid. But when sending text msgs and putting in the emoticons/smiley faces it doesn't change the to the graphical image. It used to do this but is this a result of android 4.3 and sense 5.5 ?

cyberhog

Hi all

I got a htc one mini for christmas and it's going really well but one problem I have is that I don't know how to find out what the little icons represent at the top of the screen.

The little icon in the pic below just appeared yesterday and it doesn't go away when I turn off the phone.



Anyone know what that is? and/or be able to point me to a page that explains what all the icons represent?

Thanks in advance!

GBX

That's your phone on vibration only with ringtone off - but no idea why it would stay on all the time? Unless its related to an app?

The below are a general idea for android icons

cyberhog wrote: »

Hi all

I got a htc one mini for christmas and it's going really well but one problem I have is that I don't know how to find out what the little icons represent at the top of the screen.

The little icon in the pic below just appeared yesterday and it doesn't go away when I turn off the phone.



Anyone know what that is? and/or be able to point me to a page that explains what all the icons represent?

Thanks in advance!

Paddy_B

I have the HTC One and I also have this icon, it is normal! Just the phone on vibrate as GBX said
There is a musical note icon with a line through it if you put vibration & ringtone off also.
These two icons are permanent when the phone is in either of these two modes

Paddy_B

DublinBeaker wrote: »

Just something stupid. But when sending text msgs and putting in the emoticons/smiley faces it doesn't change the to the graphical image. It used to do this but is this a result of android 4.3 and sense 5.5 ?

I've noticed sometimes I need to type the nose of the smiley to make his graphic appear like : - ) lol

eoz

Bought the htc one mini today. First impressions are good. What are the must have apps? I'm an android newbie. Had an iPhone for the last few years.

Idleater

eoz wrote: »

Bought the htc one mini today. First impressions are good. What are the must have apps? I'm an android newbie. Had an iPhone for the last few years.

http://touch.boards.ie/thread/2055658304/1
5000 odd posts there to go through

All, does anyone know of a fairly easy way to root the HTC One? Some one who has actually done it. Seems like rooting this phone is a pain where the sun don't shine.

nedd

[Deleted User] wrote: »

All, does anyone know of a fairly easy way to root the HTC One? Some one who has actually done it. Seems like rooting this phone is a pain where the sun don't shine.

Rooting is a pain that wipes the phone. Best thing to do is root the day you get it.

There are guides on xda forum for it.

Basically you have to unlock the bootloader using HTC dev, this wipes the device. Flash custom recovery then install root.

one man clappin

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All, does anyone know of a fairly easy way to root the HTC One? Some one who has actually done it. Seems like rooting this phone is a pain where the sun don't shine.

htconeroot looks to be a good guide with downloads to work with.
I used a site by the same author to root HTC One X.

rolexeagle1

Aviate is awesome

DJW11

anyone know how to set a screenshot as wallpaper without it being automatically resized?? trying to get my lecture timetable up as wallpaper of some sort so easy to find