Nokia N8 Megathread

Ronan H · 11-07-2012 11:05PM

Not that I'm aware of. I'd say they would be shouting it from the rooftops if there was!

In fact, I have never seen another phone that had it.

Davy · 11-07-2012 11:16PM

dr ro wrote: »

fm transmitter is a big factor for me. Do any Nokia windows phones have it.

Nope

dr ro · 12-07-2012 09:22AM

think there is one other phone that has it. Can't remember what make. S/e maybe.

mrs aol · 12-07-2012 01:47PM

Oh guys, I've just dropped and smashed my N8.

I used to absolutely love it - before my 'upgrade' to belle. my contract is just up and I was planning to wait and see about the pureview 808.

What am I going to do now?

What can I replace it with? and how should I go about it. I'm eligible for an o2 upgrade. I was paying 45euors a month but I had been planning to maybe change to a 20 euro pay as you go. I send about 300 texts but use no calls or data.

would it be an option to just replace screen? is that costly? does anyone know of a place in Cork?

I'd really apprecaite any advice especially from you N8 people as to what would be similar featurewise.

I like the hdmi out, the mass storage capability, the fm transmitter, the sat nav and I need a good camera.

Davy · 12-07-2012 06:01PM

mrs aol wrote: »

Oh guys, I've just dropped and smashed my N8.

I used to absolutely love it - before my 'upgrade' to belle. my contract is just up and I was planning to wait and see about the pureview 808.

What am I going to do now?

What can I replace it with? and how should I go about it. I'm eligible for an o2 upgrade. I was paying 45euors a month but I had been planning to maybe change to a 20 euro pay as you go. I send about 300 texts but use no calls or data.

would it be an option to just replace screen? is that costly? does anyone know of a place in Cork?

I'd really apprecaite any advice especially from you N8 people as to what would be similar featurewise.

I like the hdmi out, the mass storage capability, the fm transmitter, the sat nav and I need a good camera.

Go to fonemenders and see what they can do. Is it just the screen cracked? If so they can pop a new one easily enough. Any of the networks offer unlimited text plans on prepay so take your pick.

Italia · 12-07-2012 06:49PM

I have an N8 and have just upgraded to a Galaxy S3 (work phone). The only reason I didn't get another Nokia, is that they didn't have a replacement Symbian phone.
I positively despise the awful Windows phone look with the big tiles etc (one of the reasons I will not be upgrading to Windows 8 anytime soon) plus I'm not really interested in apps, how slick the interface etc etc. For me.....symbian just worked.

Comparing the S3 to the N8, I can echo all the comments made so far.

The thing I miss the most is the maps. For all its bugs Map Suite 2.0 was great. OFFLINE is the magic key for me. I know that Google has just released an "offline" mode map, but its nowhere near as good or complete as Map Suite.

The great news is that Nokia have actually ported Nokia Map Studio for the Android platform (it really does work)...BUT.... at this time it is only available via HTML5 browser (yep..online).
Hopefully Nokia will get their butt into gear and release a full offfline version soon.

confuseddotcom · 12-07-2012 09:29PM

What exactly is the benefit of an FM Transmitter on phone can some-one tell me please? I tried googling it but got no simplified explanation to answer my question.

podgeandrodge · 12-07-2012 10:45PM

confuseddotcom wrote: »

What exactly is the benefit of an FM Transmitter on phone can some-one tell me please? I tried googling it but got no simplified explanation to answer my question.

Way I use it - I like certain foreign radio stations - tune to them on the internet radio on my N8 and use FM transmitter to transmit to a frequency of my choice on the car (or home) radio.

Equally, to play music stored on your phone on your car or home stereo.

podgeandrodge · 12-07-2012 10:57PM

mrs aol wrote: »

.....I was paying 45euors a month but I had been planning to maybe change to a 20 euro pay as you go. I send about 300 texts but use no calls or data.....
I'd really apprecaite any advice especially from you N8 people as to what would be similar featurewise.

I like the hdmi out, the mass storage capability, the fm transmitter, the sat nav and I need a good camera.

Move to 48 for a tenner a month or something cheap like that - why would you pay even €20 for just texts...

Then, with the saving you make of €35 a month you can buy a brand new Nokia Pureview 808 for €600 sim free - the cost of which you will recoup over 18 months compared to your current plan.

So much more you could do with this phone than text

but you did ask for HDMI out, mass storage, fm transmitter, sat nav and great camera.

One alternative - buy another N8 - pick up one cheap enough.

Mur1 · 14-07-2012 03:04PM

My girlfriends phone had that flashing envelope described a Page back since new and I was able to delete the Sim msgs by the instructions provided(thanks) but now there's the number 1 in its place. Any idea what that's about?

Davy · 14-07-2012 04:09PM

Mur1 wrote: »

My girlfriends phone had that flashing envelope described a Page back since new and I was able to delete the Sim msgs by the instructions provided(thanks) but now there's the number 1 in its place. Any idea what that's about?

Any chance of a pic or screen grab of it?

Cant think what it is off hand at the moment

kirving · 14-07-2012 05:33PM

A friend of mine's phone had that. Looked it up and it means that you're on line one. I don't think you can have a dual line sim here though. Don't know how to turn it off however.

Davy · 14-07-2012 05:41PM

Kevin Irving wrote: »

A friend of mine's phone had that. Looked it up and it means that you're on line one. I don't think you can have a dual line sim here though. Don't know how to turn it off however.

Well usually a '2' would appear if on line two but me dont have that service here so not sure if thats what it is.

dr ro · 14-07-2012 09:28PM

Is it definitely a 1 or could it be an aerial symbol. Looks like a 1

mrs aol · 15-07-2012 06:49PM

Goodbye N8 people. Thanks for all the tips and interesting reading over the last couple of years!

Having dropped and smashed the screen on my N8, I decided to go with the Xperia S I'll reassess when the pureview 808 is more available.

Big change in OS, etc, obviously, but I actually quite like the Xperia so far. Quick P&S snaps actually very good. Screen excellent. Phone in general very fast to respond. Early days but first impressions good.

Thanks for the replies.

rickyjb · 16-07-2012 11:22AM

mrs aol wrote: »

Oh guys, I've just dropped and smashed my N8.

I used to absolutely love it - before my 'upgrade' to belle. my contract is just up and I was planning to wait and see about the pureview 808.

What am I going to do now?

What can I replace it with? and how should I go about it. I'm eligible for an o2 upgrade. I was paying 45euors a month but I had been planning to maybe change to a 20 euro pay as you go. I send about 300 texts but use no calls or data.

would it be an option to just replace screen? is that costly? does anyone know of a place in Cork?

I'd really apprecaite any advice especially from you N8 people as to what would be similar featurewise.

I like the hdmi out, the mass storage capability, the fm transmitter, the sat nav and I need a good camera.

You're paying 45 euros a month just for texts? That's shockingly bad, O2 and VF are the most expensive networks by far so advice would be to stay away from them.

You can buy a new screen and have a go at fitting it yourself, there's a really good video on youtube that shows you exactly what to do. Most of the digitisers/screens on ebay come with the screwdrivers you need. Do you know if it's just the glass part or the actual screen itself?

If you're not confident of doing it yourself ask a friend maybe, most phone repair shops will charge you about a hundred quid whereas the parts only cost 20-30 euros on Ebay. Best of luck.

Edit: I should have read to the end of the thread before replying...

ofcork · 16-07-2012 09:17PM

I tried to fit a new glass to my N8 and ended up ruining it as i couldnt get some of the screws open,ended up moving to android.

Mur1 · 17-07-2012 04:26PM

Davy wrote: »

Any chance of a pic or screen grab of it?

Cant think what it is off hand at the moment

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/86580898/2012-07-15%2023.24.57.jpg

Sorry for delay, took me a while to figure how to add pics.

hesus2003 · 08-08-2012 11:53AM

hi,
how o i get security code for n8?dont need it with my vodafone sim but when i try 02 sim it asks for security code.ive tried nemisis but keep getting an error.im supossed to have the phone sold so need the code asap

kirving · 08-08-2012 07:18PM

Default is 12345

dohouch · 08-08-2012 07:50PM

@hesus2003

how o i get security code for n8?

I thought there was none if you haven't set one.

Davy · 09-08-2012 06:23PM

Kevin Irving wrote: »

Default is 12345

Not anymore, only applies to older models

dohouch wrote: »

@hesus2003

I thought there was none if you haven't set one.

Correct

kirving · 09-08-2012 06:54PM

Oh sorry about that!

I must have just set my security code to 12345 when I got the phone and forgotten about it!

Oryx · 10-08-2012 10:04AM

Can I apologise if this is in the wrong place etc? This is complicated, too.

I use my N8 to browse m.boards all the time. Works like a charm. Yesterday however, I tried to access adverts.ie for the first time, and to log in using my boards id. (which I had done successfully on my pc). The page crashed, so I closed the browser. Since then I have been unable to access any version of boards on my phone. All other sites, facebook, twitter, google etc worked no problem last night, but m.boards or boards.ie, nada. I have cleared the cache etc, turned the phone off but nothing worked.

Today, in work it had lost its automatic connection to our wireless network so I connected it again. All sites are now giving 'invalid server' error.

Have I killed it?

Kevin Moran · 10-08-2012 03:16PM

Oryx wrote: »

Can I apologise if this is in the wrong place etc? This is complicated, too.

I use my N8 to browse m.boards all the time. Works like a charm. Yesterday however, I tried to access adverts.ie for the first time, and to log in using my boards id. (which I had done successfully on my pc). The page crashed, so I closed the browser. Since then I have been unable to access any version of boards on my phone. All other sites, facebook, twitter, google etc worked no problem last night, but m.boards or boards.ie, nada. I have cleared the cache etc, turned the phone off but nothing worked.

Today, in work it had lost its automatic connection to our wireless network so I connected it again. All sites are now giving 'invalid server' error.

Have I killed it?

Three options really, starting in order of pain in the ass;

1. Soft reset of phone:
a. Main menu
b. Settings
c. Phone
d. Down to Phone mgmt
e. Factory Settings
f. Now you’ll be presented with two options: "restore" and "delete data and restore"
g. Select Restore

If that fails...

2. Install Nokia Care Suite on your PC, plug your phone in through the USB cable and check for SW updates. Back up your info on Care Suite and proceed with SW update.

If that fails, you're phone is pretty sick but not beyond repair

3. Locate an authorised Nokia Care Point, your phone should still be under the Nokia 24 month warranty and they'll fix it while you wait usually.
Nokia Care Point finder: http://www.nokia.com/ie-en/store-finder?nStoreTypes=470

Oryx · 10-08-2012 04:03PM

Turns out it was a network error. Weird, huh? But thank you for the help

CyberGhost · 23-08-2012 01:29PM

mrs aol wrote: »

Goodbye N8 people. Thanks for all the tips and interesting reading over the last couple of years!

Having dropped and smashed the screen on my N8, I decided to go with the Xperia S I'll reassess when the pureview 808 is more available.

Big change in OS, etc, obviously, but I actually quite like the Xperia so far. Quick P&S snaps actually very good. Screen excellent. Phone in general very fast to respond. Early days but first impressions good.

Thanks for the replies.

Did you feel like you've traveled at least 10 years forward in time when you switched from Symbian to Android?

Symbian is such a wreck! Each update seems to ruin something, 10 things get fixed, 10 things that were fine get ruined.

Symbian Belle camera UI for example ... does not show you how many pictures/minutes of video you can take anymore, battery indicator is gone, the little icon that showed you where pictures were saved(memory card) is gone.

You cannot install old applications that worked on Anna, like Sygic... they don't work anymore. And since nobody supports Symbian anymore you're not getting those updates.

Ronan H · 23-08-2012 04:42PM

CyberGhost wrote: »

Symbian is such a wreck...SNIP

Symbian Belle...SNIP

Oh hell yeah. Symbian Belle was a shambles if you ask me. It seems to have made the phone slower and more clunkier. Really was disappointed with that update. Anna was way more friendly!

confuseddotcom · 24-08-2012 10:19PM

How do I get into open Applications? Holding down Menu doesn't seem to bring them up.

Can Home Screens be deleted?

fatherted1969 · 24-08-2012 10:30PM

Going to upgrade from a nokia e52 qnd was thinking strongly of this phone. Do a lot of browsing internet and the usual social networks stuff. My questions are 1) Whats the battery life like 2) I've never had a touchscreen phone is it simple to use 3) Can i set up large groups on my contacts for sending out large numbers of texts 4) Is this a good phone

Nokia N8 Megathread

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