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ZTE Blade / Orange San Francisco

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  • #332
    sombaht
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 327 ✭✭sombaht


    For anyone who has trouble getting "iphone compatible" headsets to work with the Blade, this little cable definitely works:

    http://www.kvconnection.com/ProductD...M-R2F&CartID=1

    Tried it with two headsets over the weekend one with mic one without and both worked perfectly. Mic functionality also worked.

    Cheers,
    sombaht


  • #333
    Vego
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,011 ✭✭✭Vego


    just debranded !!! should I update to froyo ?


  • #334
    animaal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 815 ✭✭✭animaal


    Vego wrote: »
    just debranded !!! should I update to froyo ?

    I'd say yes. It does give a performance boost, and some apps only run on 2.2. However, the radio won't work using the standard ZTE radio app. Some guy on Modaco has written a replacement radio app for the Blade that does work on Froyo.


  • #335
    heathersonline
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 702 ✭✭✭heathersonline


    Finally got mine, been messing with it for a few days, think I'm gonna go back to my iphone, just dont have the time to put in the research, been looking on Modaco, some of the threads have 1800+ posts :confused:!!Off to adverts with it!!


  • #336
    Chet T16
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,320 ✭✭✭Chet T16


    Everything you need and more is in this thread

    Or in this post
    http://android.modaco.com/content/zte-blade-roms-rom-customisation/319831/09-jan-guide-installing-the-modaco-custom-rom-from-scratch-and-other-roms/

    Suck it up, do some reading, stop being a sheep :p


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  • #337
    Fnz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,852 ✭✭✭Fnz


    heathersonline wrote: »
    Finally got mine, been messing with it for a few days, think I'm gonna go back to my iphone, just dont have the time to put in the research, been looking on Modaco, some of the threads have 1800+ posts :confused:!!Off to adverts with it!!

    Out of curiosity what iPhone do you have? Seems a bit of an odd upgrade path if it's a more recent one.

    Android and the ZTE handset are a bit more work than I bargained for, too.


  • #338
    heathersonline
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 702 ✭✭✭heathersonline


    I had a 3gs but sold it ages ago, have been through a few phones in the meantime, different nokias mainly. Wasn't a straight transition from iphone to android!


  • #339
    sombaht
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 327 ✭✭sombaht


    Android and the ZTE handset are a bit more work than I bargained for, too

    To be fair there's really no more work involved than jailbreaking an iPhone. And the link provided earlier in this thread really does contain everything you need. If you take your time, read some of the posts in this thread it should be very straightforward,plus there are plenty of folks here willing to help IF you get stuck.
    I jumped from iPhone 2G to Android/ZTE Blade and there is no way I would move back. Once you get a Blade up and running with a custom Rom it really does blow the iPhone away.

    Cheers,
    sombaht


  • #340
    Fnz
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,852 ✭✭✭Fnz


    sombaht wrote: »
    To be fair there's really no more work involved than jailbreaking an iPhone. And the link provided earlier in this thread really does contain everything you need. If you take your time, read some of the posts in this thread it should be very straightforward,plus there are plenty of folks here willing to help IF you get stuck.
    I jumped from iPhone 2G to Android/ZTE Blade and there is no way I would move back. Once you get a Blade up and running with a custom Rom it really does blow the iPhone away.

    Cheers,
    sombaht

    Well I wouldn't be coming from that perspective. I had a cheap Nokia phone before this. I'm managing but, for example, reading the modaco forum when I first got the phone left me wondering what the hell a "nandroid backup" was - and why the modaco guide hadn't mentioned it. Took me a while to figure out that the clockwork backup was the same thing. Tinkering around with the device is just less user friendly than I expected.

    Next I'll look into HW acceleration and try to figure out if (or why) I should repartition the phone memory. :D


  • #341
    sombaht
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 327 ✭✭sombaht


    Two good threads to get you up to speed are here . . .

    This one demystifies some of the jargon used on Modacco forums:

    http://android.modaco.com/content/zte-blade-blade-modaco-com/328311/guide-android-glossary-ideal-for-new-users/

    And this one deals with some common problems in getting a ROM installed and up and running. . . .

    http://android.modaco.com/content/zte-blade-blade-modaco-com/328982/guide-common-problems-questions

    Just reading the first post in each of these threads should clear up any issues.

    For example having lots of space for your APPS is one of the reasons why you partition your SD card. With a 2.2 ROM you can store your apps on the SD card as opposed to the phones internal memory. :)


    Cheers,
    sombaht


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  • #342
    xtal191
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,547 ✭✭✭xtal191


    Hows the battery on this phone? I'm hearing you've to charge every day!


  • #343
    slimboyfat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 589 ✭✭✭slimboyfat


    xtal191 wrote: »
    Hows the battery on this phone? I'm hearing you've to charge every day!

    As you have to do with most smartphones I guess.


  • #344
    chenz116
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27 ✭chenz116


    i bought this but cant get the mms or data settings for it

    ive rang meteor and they havent a clue about the phone.

    can anyone help ??


  • #345
    t0mm13b
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 613 ✭✭✭t0mm13b


    I am guessing that you have this unlocked,

    So it's a matter of going to meteor's website, and dig around for MMS settings, it should text you back the settings for said MMS/data providers to your meteor number?


  • #346
    chenz116
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27 ✭chenz116


    i have it unlock and the settings aren't on the site

    i can get as far as selecting the ZTE San Francisco phone but no settings are available


  • #347
    t0mm13b
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 613 ✭✭✭t0mm13b


    chenz116 wrote: »
    i have it unlock and the settings aren't on the site

    i can get as far as selecting the ZTE San Francisco phone but no settings are available

    Try looking for APNDroid, found on the market, which I think has extensive coverage for MMS settings... am taking a stab here as I've never used this... the clue is in the name APN (Access Provider Name) I guess....;)


  • #348
    Khannie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 37,485 ✭✭✭✭Khannie


    chenz116 wrote: »
    i bought this but cant get the mms or data settings for it

    http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055918168


  • #349
    slimboyfat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 589 ✭✭✭slimboyfat


    Ok, after doing a lot of reading and still cant find the answer, I will ask here.

    What is the best or most stable version of froyo at the moment and also, one that does not need to connect to 3g?


  • #350
    JHet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 525 ✭✭✭JHet


    Does anyone know where you could get one of these for a reasonable price? All the ebay ones are upwards of 175 and it seems impossible to get one in an argos up the north or uk for that matter!!! Was tempted to buy one of ebay ones, but then was like whats the point, it kinda defeats the purpose of trying to get a cheap android when ur paying upward of 200 (including delivery) for one and invalidating any warranty to boot when you get it.

    Thanks


  • #351
    slimboyfat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 589 ✭✭✭slimboyfat


    JHet wrote: »
    Does anyone know where you could get one of these for a reasonable price? All the ebay ones are upwards of 175 and it seems impossible to get one in an argos up the north or uk for that matter!!! Was tempted to buy one of ebay ones, but then was like whats the point, it kinda defeats the purpose of trying to get a cheap android when ur paying upward of 200 (including delivery) for one and invalidating any warranty to boot when you get it.

    Thanks

    Just checked the Argos stocks, they have 2 in Dungannon, 1 Cookstown and 1 Armagh, all white, none left in grey. You gotta be quick and reserce one now.


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  • #352
    JHet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 525 ✭✭✭JHet


    Your not kidding about having to be quick!!! Pity its a grey one I'm looking for!

    Thanks anyway though!


  • #353
    bogman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,327 ✭✭✭bogman


    White is fine when you get used to it, mine came from the UK, shop had only white, not complaining


  • #354
    slimboyfat
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 589 ✭✭✭slimboyfat


    JHet wrote: »
    Your not kidding about having to be quick!!! Pity its a grey one I'm looking for!

    Thanks anyway though!

    At that price, I would get one and then buy one of these to protect the phone http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=220690940499&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT


  • #355
    The Sparrow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,614 ✭✭✭The Sparrow


    If you're willing to go up north, could you not just go to an Orange store up there? Will cost you a tenner more than Argos but still much better that 175 quid.


  • #356
    harpstilidie
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,261 ✭✭✭harpstilidie


    I'm going to attempt to debrand my SF tomorrow. Is the method on this website ok to use? Up to date and all with the newer models? Anybody tried this method and was it successful?

    http://www.chrislowthian.co.uk/how-to-unlock-de-brand-and-root-the-zte-blade-orange-san-francisco/1824/

    It'll be my 1st time trying it and I'm scared :(


  • #357
    gnolan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,503 ✭✭✭gnolan


    I'm looking at getting one of these shipped by a friend from the UK with Royal Mail. I've guessed that it weighs in at no more than 500g (the Galaxy S box weight is around 450g).

    Can anyone tell me what postage option i should go for from the following page? I can't tell which one is appropriate.

    http://sg.royalmail.com/portal/rm/PriceFinderResults?pageId=pc_sltc_rm_results&keyname=rmPriceFinderResults&catId=23500532

    Thanks


  • #358
    The Sparrow
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,614 ✭✭✭The Sparrow


    gnolan wrote: »
    I'm looking at getting one of these shipped by a friend from the UK with Royal Mail. I've guessed that it weighs in at no more than 500g (the Galaxy S box weight is around 450g).

    My sister posted me one of these on Saturday morning from London and I think it cost her £3.50. I haven't recieved it yet but hopefully I will tomorrow or Friday.

    That was the cheapest cost so if your willing to wait a few days it should be the same anywhere in the UK.


  • #359
    bruschi
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 4,149 Mod ✭✭✭✭bruschi


    Khannie wrote: »
    http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2055918168

    I am still having issues with the MMS. I have searched this site, have the settings and numbers etc, but its the actual editing of the MMS details that I cant get done.

    I have reset to default, and the meteor data is selected, and there is no way of editing it.

    when an MMS comes in, theres a download option, but clicking on it just thinks about it for a few seconds and then nothing.

    has anyone with the phone on meteor got the MMS working, and what was done to get it done?


  • #360
    Vego
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,011 ✭✭✭Vego


    I found this vid very helpful http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nK2Z9EYefPw



    Im still not sure about the froyo rom :S


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  • #361
    Vego
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,011 ✭✭✭Vego


    well tried the upgrade cleared caches factory etc loaded rom from sd , phone loaded up and just froze had to restore back to original software


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