HTC One [Megathread]

Necronomicon · 21-08-2012 03:46PM

I'm thinking of getting the One X with Three. I've never been with them, does anyone know if the One X comes with much bloatware, or if it woud likely appear after updating to the next version of Android? Also, how easily can they be disabled/removed without rooting the phone?

vard · 21-08-2012 03:54PM

Necronomicon wrote: »

I'm thinking of getting the One X with Three. I've never been with them, does anyone know if the One X comes with much bloatware, or if it woud likely appear after updating to the next version of Android? Also, how easily can they be disabled/removed without rooting the phone?

The phones themselves are fairly clean. Beyond the Sense overlay you shouldn't find much bloatware. It's the networks that add the bloatware; I can't comment on 3, but generally it's a simple case of long-press-uninstalling - although there are certain networks that like to stick non-removable crap wherever they can, but I think the main culprits there are in the US.

After updating to future android versions you shouldn't find any additional stuff you don't want. If you want a completely clean android experience you can easily opt for a non-modified stock nexus-like android version. One of the benefits of android is that it's very easy to remove things you don't want and configure the device as per your own requirements.

P0lygon Wind0w · 22-08-2012 08:33PM

According to the Meteor forums re: 4.0.4 and 4.1 update for the One X

Just got confirmation that it should be available on the 3rd of September.

http://forums.meteor.ie/t5/HTC/HTC-One-X-4-0-4-update/m-p/59404#M846

flugel · 24-08-2012 08:41AM

Unbranded on Three

Just got notification and downloading update android 4.04 with sense 4.1

polaris68 · 24-08-2012 10:05AM

Available for me to download as well. Unbranded on emobile.

P0lygon Wind0w · 24-08-2012 12:54PM

Available for me too - unbranded on Meteor. I guess Meteor just gave a later deadline to keep people passive.

Nedved85 · 24-08-2012 12:56PM

Downloading this too - unbranded Meteor

Zascar · 24-08-2012 12:59PM

I got it just now, I'm on 02.
What are the changes, anything worth noting?

P0lygon Wind0w · 24-08-2012 01:55PM

Zascar wrote: »

I got it just now, I'm on 02.
What are the changes, anything worth noting?

Here is what HTC have to say about it

As part of our ongoing commitment to ensure customers are receiving software updates that improve their user experience, we are pleased to announce our next upgrade for the HTC One X will be released on August 10th.

The primary update will include an upgrade to Android version 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), in addition to an improved Sense experience which will: enable the ability to map menu function to the ‘recent app’ key (improving visual presentation in non ICS apps like Facebook); improve tab management in the browser with a dedicated tab switching button and enhance camera capabilities such as white balance and continuous autofocus. Furthermore, customers can expect enhancements to memory, platform stability and the overall browsing experience. Other improvements include a Single Sign-On for Facebook allowing user access across applications and browsers and upgrades to Beats audio, which reflect our dedication to providing an authentic sound experience.

From a developer perspective, we are expanding SDK support for Media Link and providing a framework for video call applications to achieve improved performance and quality.

petes · 24-08-2012 02:37PM

I'm trying to use htcdev.com to unlock the bootloader. Did anyone have any problems with the site?

loopymum · 24-08-2012 04:04PM

polaris68 wrote: »

Available for me to download as well. Unbranded on emobile.

Same here, just installed it

Kxiii · 24-08-2012 04:21PM

Downloaded and installed, I'm not going to miss the menu icon on the end of some apps.

WolfForager · 24-08-2012 07:01PM

Just installed the update, definitely seems to be some general speed updates alright.

Also, no menu bar! Yipee!

smithy1981 · 25-08-2012 02:21AM

dead space game free too i think...

EDIT: there's an ea app with dead space free and free trials of other games

tok9 · 25-08-2012 07:35AM

Why does it always take me so long to get these updates!

polaris68 · 25-08-2012 08:53AM

tok9 wrote: »

Why does it always take me so long to get these updates!

Is your phone branded? Updates are generally released to these phones by the network rather than the manufacturer and there is usually an additional delay.

tok9 · 25-08-2012 10:05AM

polaris68 wrote: »

Is your phone branded? Updates are generally released to these phones by the network rather than the manufacturer and there is usually an additional delay.

No it's unbranded. I'll wait on anyway.

hdowney · 25-08-2012 10:49AM

Question. I did the update (whenever it was, look up^) and part of it was the ability to change the recent apps button to do what you tell it (eg tap for recent apps, hold for settings, switch it around). I can't figure out how to get into a menu that lets you select how you want that button to funtion. Any help

Oafley Jones · 25-08-2012 10:51AM

hdowney wrote: »

Question. I did the update (whenever it was, look up^) and part of it was the ability to change the recent apps button to do what you tell it (eg tap for recent apps, hold for settings, switch it around). I can't figure out how to get into a menu that lets you select how you want that button to funtion. Any help

Settings>Display, gestures & buttons>Recent apps button.

hdowney · 25-08-2012 10:53AM

Oafley Jones wrote: »

Settings>Display, gestures & buttons>Recent apps button.

Cheers. Feel fierce thick for missing that

polaris68 · 25-08-2012 01:57PM

tok9 wrote: »

polaris68 wrote: »

Is your phone branded? Updates are generally released to these phones by the network rather than the manufacturer and there is usually an additional delay.

No it's unbranded. I'll wait on anyway.

Presumably you manually checked for the update?
Settings > About > Software updates > Check now

tok9 · 25-08-2012 02:32PM

Ya I've checked, nothing available yet.

anncoates · 26-08-2012 07:57AM

On three. Got in yesterday. Phone seems a bit quicker and smoother now or maybe I'm imagining it.

. Hopefully no more of that hanging loading screen I used to get occasionally. Tab button is cool too.

Rascasse · 26-08-2012 08:07AM

Does anyone here have an experience with getting the wifi issue repaired on the One X? I got my phone in mid July from o2 and in mid August I noticed the wifi was flaky when trying to listen to a station on tune in. Now its unusable unless you are with 6ft of a router.

Just wondering if I should just contact HTC directly or give it to o2? Currently minded to go direct with HTC, just wondering if others have had dealings with them.

dahamsta · 26-08-2012 10:27AM

Anyone found a way up upgrading with CWM in place? Not having the ability to pull the battery on these makes me lax to flash stuff. And will I lose root?

Julius Seizure · 26-08-2012 01:12PM

Rascasse wrote: »

Does anyone here have an experience with getting the wifi issue repaired on the One X? I got my phone in mid July from o2 and in mid August I noticed the wifi was flaky when trying to listen to a station on tune in. Now its unusable unless you are with 6ft of a router.

Just wondering if I should just contact HTC directly or give it to o2? Currently minded to go direct with HTC, just wondering if others have had dealings with them.

If you're within the DOA period get it replaced by o2. Mine was o2 but out of DOA but the thing is I unlocked and left o2 so I gave it to HTC repair, but they wanted me to give it to O2 to save time (read: money) I
Either way you have the choice, HTC is courier and o2 is drop it into the store.

Julius Seizure · 26-08-2012 01:17PM

dahamsta wrote: »

Anyone found a way up upgrading with CWM in place? Not having the ability to pull the battery on these makes me lax to flash stuff. And will I lose root?

You can Give it a try. Don't worry about the battery holding the button for 10 seconds does a battery pull no matter where you are. Typically with a HTC you need stock recovery but on my nexus my cwm was able to stick through an upgrade, you just need to turn off signature check. As for root, I know that since it will wipe system it will probably go. Super su has survival mode in the pro version. Them again on my nexus my cwm managed to fix root and it stayed. I'd give it a go, even if you restore to stock recovery you'll still have root until you update and you can reflash root after.

dahamsta · 26-08-2012 04:27PM

Nah, I tried it already with sig check and asserts disabled, no go; thought there might be a knack. Really don't want to lose root, I have a lot of system apps like twitter and facebook disabled and I don't want them back, was under the impression the update hadn't been rooted yet. I'll have a proper look around xda-dev.

Gummy Panda · 26-08-2012 04:37PM

Zascar wrote: »

I got it just now, I'm on 02.
What are the changes, anything worth noting?

Are you unbranded?

Rascasse · 26-08-2012 08:15PM

Dubhaltach wrote: »

If you're within the DOA period get it replaced by o2. Mine was o2 but out of DOA but the thing is I unlocked and left o2 so I gave it to HTC repair, but they wanted me to give it to O2 to save time (read: money) I
Either way you have the choice, HTC is courier and o2 is drop it into the store.

Thanks. Roughly how long did HTC take to repair it? Going on holiday soon so don't want to send it off if its going to come back while I'm away.

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