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Current best value Android Huawei Ascend G300

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    #1322
    Kristopherus
    Registered Users Posts: 11,907 ✭✭✭✭Kristopherus


    New MeijaRom out today from Thejaimes. Another Final version. Thats 2 developers gone this week.:(.
    Links:http://www.modaco.com/topic/357651-ics-meijarom-by-thejaimes111-b952-403-final-version-290313/

    Download:http://goo.im/devs/Thejaimes111/u8815/MeijaICS/MeijaICS-u8815-Thejaimes111-FINAL.zip


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    #1323
    slavedave
    Registered Users Posts: 303 ✭✭slavedave


    Hi expert Ascend'ers,
    I have this phone rooted and running CyanogenMod 9.1 (i think!)
    On my older phones I used the speakerphone a lot at my desk and in the car for handsfree operation. However, with this phone I cannot work out how to turn on the handsfree speaker option when making or receiving a call. On the interface there is an icon of a speaker that can be toggled on/off with the appropriate lighting of the icon taking place but it appears to have no impact on allowing the voice of the caller to be transmitted via the speaker. I gues I am missing an obvious setting soemwhere but to date I cannot locate it.

    Any clues? If I can get it to work then I can use Skyvi as a handsfree device in the car without having to buy a bluetooth thingy. Thanks in advance.


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    #1324
    catskin
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭catskin


    Hi all,

    First time poster on something mobile related. I bought this phone from Vodafone for my wife. I then got the phone unlocked as we wanted to use a Tesco Mobile Sim Only plan. I have inserted the Tesco SIM and my wife can make calls and texts with no problems. However she cannot seem to get a internet connection. We don't have a WiFi connection at home so I want to get the 3G internet connection working. The data connection setting is switched on so I'm not sure what other settings I need to configure in order to get the Internet working. Can you someone please advise?

    p.s. I am not very tech savy when it comes to mobile devises

    Thanks
    Catskin


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    #1325
    loyatemu
    Registered Users Posts: 14,808 ✭✭✭✭loyatemu


    catskin wrote: »
    Hi all,

    First time poster on something mobile related. I bought this phone from Vodafone for my wife. I then got the phone unlocked as we wanted to use a Tesco Mobile Sim Only plan. I have inserted the Tesco SIM and my wife can make calls and texts with no problems. However she cannot seem to get a internet connection. We don't have a WiFi connection at home so I want to get the 3G internet connection working. The data connection setting is switched on so I'm not sure what other settings I need to configure in order to get the Internet working. Can you someone please advise?

    p.s. I am not very tech savy when it comes to mobile devises

    Thanks
    Catskin

    you need to set up the Tesco APN:
    http://www.tescomobile.ie/helpandsupport/phone-settings.aspx


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    #1326
    yelselseivad
    Registered Users Posts: 54 ✭✭yelselseivad


    I have had a Huawei Ascent 300 since June and have found it great. I wanted to get my mom a phone so checked BEFORE I bought hers that she could hear the calls coming in on mine e.g that the volume was loud enough. I got her a Huawei for Mother's day and she kept missing calls. I thought she just was having trouble getting used to it but when I compared her's and mine there was a significant difference in volume. Both phones seem to be on the same settings so I wasn't sure what the problem was. I returned it to the store and let them hear the difference in volume between the two, which both assistants acknowledged. They send hers off to be checked. It came back today saying that no faults were detected. Where do I go from here? I have bought a phone for my mom that she can't hear to answer calls. I'm not giving her mine either as I can't hear her phone ringing either. I'd really appreciate some suggestions as to where to go to from here. I left the phone in the store and asked them to see if they could come up with a solution.


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    #1327
    Discodog
    Registered Users Posts: 15,850 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    yelselseivad wrote: »
    I have had a Huawei Ascent 300 since June and have found it great. I wanted to get my mom a phone so checked BEFORE I bought hers that she could hear the calls coming in on mine e.g that the volume was loud enough. I got her a Huawei for Mother's day and she kept missing calls. I thought she just was having trouble getting used to it but when I compared her's and mine there was a significant of difference in volume. Both phones seem to be on the same settings so I wasn't sure what the problem was. I returned it to the store and let them hear the difference in volume between the two, which both assistants acknowledged. They send hers off to be checked. It came back today saying that no faults were detected. Where do I go from here? I have bought a phone for my mom that she can't hear to answer calls. I'm not giving her mine either as I can't hear her phone ringing either. I'd really appreciate some suggestions as to where to go to from here. I left the phone in the store and asked them to see if they could come up with a solution.

    Check that it's on the latest firmware. Mine improved after updating.

    If all else fails then try an app called Sanity. You can set it to default to speaker for all calls.


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    #1328
    Cantona's Collars
    Registered Users Posts: 33,709 ✭✭✭✭Cantona's Collars


    Posted this thread in BA, http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056913375

    According to a few posters in the last couple of pages,they are being offered the G300 for €59.99 from VF as the original phone (Smart 2) is out of stock.Anyone who gets Dunnes value club mailings should check them for a voucher.


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    #1329
    Kristopherus
    Registered Users Posts: 11,907 ✭✭✭✭Kristopherus


    yelselseivad wrote: »
    I have had a Huawei Ascent 300 since June and have found it great. I wanted to get my mom a phone so checked BEFORE I bought hers that she could hear the calls coming in on mine e.g that the volume was loud enough. I got her a Huawei for Mother's day and she kept missing calls. I thought she just was having trouble getting used to it but when I compared her's and mine there was a significant difference in volume. Both phones seem to be on the same settings so I wasn't sure what the problem was. I returned it to the store and let them hear the difference in volume between the two, which both assistants acknowledged. They send hers off to be checked. It came back today saying that no faults were detected. Where do I go from here? I have bought a phone for my mom that she can't hear to answer calls. I'm not giving her mine either as I can't hear her phone ringing either. I'd really appreciate some suggestions as to where to go to from here. I left the phone in the store and asked them to see if they could come up with a solution.

    I gather from your post that you have only the Stock firmware on Mum's phone. If you could root it or get it rooted, you could put a custom rom on it. Most of the current custom roms have solved the volume issue. Have a look at http://www.modaco.com/forum/650-huawei-ascend-g300-g300modacocom/. There's a power of advice on that forum.


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    #1330
    pbarr
    Registered Users Posts: 824 ✭✭✭pbarr


    yelselseivad wrote: »
    I have had a Huawei Ascent 300 since June and have found it great. I wanted to get my mom a phone so checked BEFORE I bought hers that she could hear the calls coming in on mine e.g that the volume was loud enough. I got her a Huawei for Mother's day and she kept missing calls. I thought she just was having trouble getting used to it but when I compared her's and mine there was a significant difference in volume. Both phones seem to be on the same settings so I wasn't sure what the problem was. I returned it to the store and let them hear the difference in volume between the two, which both assistants acknowledged. They send hers off to be checked. It came back today saying that no faults were detected. Where do I go from here? I have bought a phone for my mom that she can't hear to answer calls. I'm not giving her mine either as I can't hear her phone ringing either. I'd really appreciate some suggestions as to where to go to from here. I left the phone in the store and asked them to see if they could come up with a solution.

    Theres a free app here that has some very loud ringtones. It might solve it for you.


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    #1331
    catskin
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭catskin


    loyatemu wrote: »
    you need to set up the Tesco APN:
    http://www.tescomobile.ie/helpandsupport/phone-settings.aspx
    Thanks, that worked


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    #1332
    clonadlad
    Registered Users Posts: 394 ✭✭clonadlad


    irishpancake wrote: »
    Just a heads up for those with the Ascend G300, and who have not yet SIM/Network unlocked the phone.

    If you want to save a little money, and you want to unlock, apparently flashing CM10.1 will SIM/Network Unlock the phone.....

    See this Modaco thread, and further info how to check SIM lack status on G300....

    see here for how to check SIM/Network lock status on your Ascend G300...from my post on Modaco....
    Did you find out if that if you upgrade to CM 10 and then maybe change again to Meijarom will the phone still be unlocked?

    My brother got the phone for 60 quid with that Dunnes voucher!


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    #1333
    Adyx
    Registered Users Posts: 2,997 ✭✭✭Adyx


    clonadlad wrote: »
    Did you find out if that if you upgrade to CM 10 and then maybe change again to Meijarom will the phone still be unlocked?

    My brother got the phone for 60 quid with that Dunnes voucher!
    I was on CM10 and switched to Stock+ and my phone is not unlocked. Then again, I never checked if it was unlocked on CM10 either.


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    #1334
    irishpancake
    Registered Users Posts: 1,481 ✭✭✭irishpancake


    clonadlad wrote: »
    Did you find out if that if you upgrade to CM 10 and then maybe change again to Meijarom will the phone still be unlocked?

    My brother got the phone for 60 quid with that Dunnes voucher!
    Adyx wrote: »
    I was on CM10 and switched to Stock+ and my phone is not unlocked. Then again, I never checked if it was unlocked on CM10 either.

    Dunno really, just I picked that up on Modaco, and that's why I said apparently!!! :p

    Don't think it's permanent Network unlock though, you could try my method, which I linked to check, it works to check, and unlocking is very cheap, like less than a tenner!!!
    Are you saying it's a permanent SIM/network unlock??

    If you flash another ROM, will you be Network locked again??

    What does *#*#2846579#*#* show...

    you should get Testing screen...

    with Menu containing MMITest_II and ProjectMenu

    Click on ProjectMenu.....then you get 5 options

    Click 3. Network setting

    another Menu opens called NetSetting

    Click 2. SIM card lock state query

    You will get a pop-up showing your SIM card lock state.....see pic

    Screenshot_2013-03-24-14-43-56.jpg



    Mine shows SIMLOCK_DEACTIVE as expected, I paid for it.....

    What does a phone with CM10.1 show??

    anyone?

    Or will the above only work on Stock or Stock based ROM's??

    Maybe the above will help anyone who wants to find out their current lock status!!

    My missus is on Stock +, very happy with it, and won't allow me any more messin with her phone!!!


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    #1335
    yelselseivad
    Registered Users Posts: 54 ✭✭yelselseivad


    If I root it will that void the guarantee? Also, how difficult is it to do?


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    #1336
    pickarooney
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 35,214 Mod ✭✭✭✭pickarooney


    If I make a nandroid backup of my phone (on CyanogenMod 9.1) and then load Stock+, can I come back to CM9.1 just by restoring the backup?

    Also, If I put on Stock+ will I be able to use Link2SD to use the internal 2GB space as I currently do?


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    #1337
    Adyx
    Registered Users Posts: 2,997 ✭✭✭Adyx


    yelselseivad wrote: »
    If I root it will that void the guarantee? Also, how difficult is it to do?
    It's a bit of a grey area I think, VF might say yes but it's totally reversible should you need to ever return the phone. It's very easy to do, check out some of the guides on Modaco.
    pickarooney wrote: »
    If I make a nandroid backup of my phone (on CyanogenMod 9.1) and then load Stock+, can I come back to CM9.1 just by restoring the backup?

    Also, If I put on Stock+ will I be able to use Link2SD to use the internal 2GB space as I currently do?
    I haven't tried it with those two particular roms, but I don't see why not - I have done it with other roms. Just make sure to do the usual wipes before restoring the backups. Stock+ comes with Link2SD installed so I would say yes.


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    #1338
    IrishHomer
    Registered Users Posts: 2,940 ✭✭✭IrishHomer


    Quick question about this phone please.

    My phone constantly tells me i have no space on my virtual memory.

    I downloaded three seperate app to sd apps but they all say not compatible with this phone.

    I also deleted the majority of my apps and my phone memory is now 40% used and 60% free but i still keep ketting messages stating out of virtual memory and unable to install updates.

    Anyone know what i'm doing wrong? I have not done anything fance to the phone its not rooted or modded in any way? Very frustrating. :(


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    #1339
    BenEadir
    Registered Users Posts: 4,539 ✭✭✭BenEadir


    Hi guys,

    Just bought one of these from VF on PAYG. I updated the software straight away and I'm now on 4.0.3.

    The ring volume seems very low but I know this is a bit of an issue.

    I'd appreciate some tips on increasing the ring volume (is there an app?) and maximising battery life other than selecting 2g networks only which I've already done.

    Great phone for the money.

    Also, has anyone used these spare batteries and charger? http://www.ebay.ie/itm/With-Tracking-Q733-2X-Battery-Charger-For-Huawei-Ascend-G300-U8815-U8818-M660-/400375472689?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5d383ce231#ht_820wt_1163

    Cheers,

    Ben


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    #1340
    irishpancake
    Registered Users Posts: 1,481 ✭✭✭irishpancake


    pickarooney wrote: »
    If I make a nandroid backup of my phone (on CyanogenMod 9.1) and then load Stock+, can I come back to CM9.1 just by restoring the backup?

    Also, If I put on Stock+ will I be able to use Link2SD to use the internal 2GB space as I currently do?

    What Recovery are you using?? Certainly make a Nandroid.

    Make sure you do all wipes before flashing Stock based ROM after having a CM ROM.

    Wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache, and wipe dalvik cache, then go into mounts & storage and format system.

    If you are using Stock+ or other Stock based ROM, use Link2Int, [Link to Internal] which is Cyda's take on Link2SD, and is probably what you mean....

    it is included as a separate flashable zip in the Stock + thread on Modaco.

    To go back to CM, just restore your Nandroid, no need to wipe, the Restore process takes care of the wipes.

    [Make sure you make a Nandroid also if you want to have a copy of your Stock + ROM.]


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    #1341
    Lockster
    Registered Users Posts: 276 ✭✭Lockster


    Hi All, I'm just looking for some advice. My wife has been using my old Galaxy S1 for over a year but she managed to drop it at the weekend and smash the screen. She's on O2 pay as you go and doesn't want to switch networks. So I was looking at the possibility of getting a G300 from Amazon and then using ebay to get an unlock code perhaps from this guy;

    http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Huawei-ASCEND-unlock-code-G600-G330-Y100-Y200-G300-U8650-U8652-U8665-858-U8815-/181089884067?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2a29cc57a3#ht_1271wt_1037

    Is this straight forward enough?

    The other option is to get a Sony Xperia J from Carphone Warehouse for €159.

    So my question is how does the G300 compare to the old Galaxy S1 and also against the Xperia J?

    Thanks


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    #1342
    pickarooney
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 35,214 Mod ✭✭✭✭pickarooney


    irishpancake wrote: »
    What Recovery are you using?? Certainly make a Nandroid.

    Make sure you do all wipes before flashing Stock based ROM after having a CM ROM.

    Wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache, and wipe dalvik cache, then go into mounts & storage and format system.

    If you are using Stock+ or other Stock based ROM, use Link2Int, [Link to Internal] which is Cyda's take on Link2SD, and is probably what you mean....

    it is included as a separate flashable zip in the Stock + thread on Modaco.

    To go back to CM, just restore your Nandroid, no need to wipe, the Restore process takes care of the wipes.

    [Make sure you make a Nandroid also if you want to have a copy of your Stock + ROM.]

    Thanks, pancs, exactly the details I needed :)


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    #1343
    pbarr
    Registered Users Posts: 824 ✭✭✭pbarr


    BenThere wrote: »
    Hi guys,

    Just bought one of these from VF on PAYG. I updated the software straight away and I'm now on 4.0.3.

    The ring volume seems very low but I know this is a bit of an issue.

    I'd appreciate some tips on increasing the ring volume (is there an app?) and maximising battery life other than selecting 2g networks only which I've already done.

    Great phone for the money.

    Also, has anyone used these spare batteries and charger? http://www.ebay.ie/itm/With-Tracking-Q733-2X-Battery-Charger-For-Huawei-Ascend-G300-U8815-U8818-M660-/400375472689?pt=PDA_Accessories&hash=item5d383ce231#ht_820wt_1163

    Cheers,

    Ben

    This app     might help with the low ringtone volume.


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    #1344
    pbarr
    Registered Users Posts: 824 ✭✭✭pbarr


    Lockster wrote: »
    Hi All, I'm just looking for some advice. My wife has been using my old Galaxy S1 for over a year but she managed to drop it at the weekend and smash the screen. She's on O2 pay as you go and doesn't want to switch networks. So I was looking at the possibility of getting a G300 from Amazon and then using ebay to get an unlock code perhaps from this guy;

    http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Huawei-ASCEND-unlock-code-G600-G330-Y100-Y200-G300-U8650-U8652-U8665-858-U8815-/181089884067?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item2a29cc57a3#ht_1271wt_1037

    Is this straight forward enough?

    This process is very straightforward. The Ebay seller will look for the phone's IMEI and the network its locked on to and then will email the unlock code to you. I got one of these unlocked at Christmas by a different Ebay seller and there were no problems.


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    #1345
    kindalen
    Registered Users Posts: 1,138 ✭✭✭kindalen


    My battery life has just really bad all of a sudden. Was abroad and only change to phone, i think, is changed apn settings.
    Am on three, any ideas? Barely getting 24hrs with low use.


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    #1346
    pickarooney
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 35,214 Mod ✭✭✭✭pickarooney


    I installed stock+ as the phone has become unusably slow on cm9. I'm confused once more about linking apps to the internal partition. Link2sd seems to think there is no partition and the Martin post of the phone is nearly full.


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    #1347
    eamonnq
    Registered Users Posts: 4,009 ✭✭✭eamonnq


    pickarooney wrote: »
    I installed stock+ as the phone has become unusably slow on cm9. I'm confused once more about linking apps to the internal partition. Link2sd seems to think there is no partition and the Martin post of the phone is nearly full.

    The wha ???

    had to google that bit

    Found This, not sure he can help ??


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    #1348
    oceanclub
    Registered Users Posts: 3,411 ✭✭✭oceanclub


    I figure this thread is probably the best place to post: my wife is currently on Vodafone billpay with a non-smartphone but wants something she can use for browsing/Skype/Facebook. My plan was to get her a Huawei G300 online from Vodafone PAYG (€119.99), then get it unlocked (I can do this thru eBay for sure?) then get her the €20-per-month SIM only plan from Three.

    Anyone see any flaws in this? I've been complaints about the phone's memory (I'm an iPHone user so have no real experience of Android) but I presume Android 2.3 + 512 MB would be enough for her usage?

    P.


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    #1349
    phonejacker
    Closed Accounts Posts: 139 ✭✭phonejacker


    The notification sound has suddenly stopped working on my huawei g 300 phone (when you receive a text message). if you select vibrate and ring, it only vibrates. all the other sounds work like phone call ringtone, touch sounds, screen lock sounds work. have tried restarting phone, different ringtone but no success?


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    #1350
    pickarooney
    Moderators, Arts Moderators Posts: 35,214 Mod ✭✭✭✭pickarooney


    eamonnq wrote: »
    The wha ???

    had to google that bit

    Found This, not sure he can help ??

    Hehe, that used to say 'main partition' but autocorrect mustn't have liked it.


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    #1351
    pbarr
    Registered Users Posts: 824 ✭✭✭pbarr


    phonejacker wrote: »
    The notification sound has suddenly stopped working on my huawei g 300 phone (when you receive a text message). if you select vibrate and ring, it only vibrates. all the other sounds work like phone call ringtone, touch sounds, screen lock sounds work. have tried restarting phone, different ringtone but no success?

    I had the same problem with a month ago so I posted on here. I was advised by an op to install gosms which I did and it solved the problem.


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