HTC One [Megathread]

beno619 · 24-04-2013 06:34PM

Blinked_Missed It wrote: »

In a HTC One fanboy-esque moment checkout The Verge video review of the S4. Mostly good but ultimately he said he'd buy a One.

I think we made the right choice with the HTC One, teething troubles or not.

That seems to be the general consensus, Engadget, Anandtech, Pocketnow, Gizmodo especially slated the S4.

The only places that seem to rate the S4 higher are gsmarena and phonearena, coincidentally they were also the 1st to post reviews on it and they were skin deep at best.

Slutmonkey57b · 24-04-2013 07:27PM

Anandtech weren't wildly enthused, but they certainly didn't slate the s4. If anything, they slated the s3 in their s4 review.

I was fondling one over in the UK and it's a nice phone but I think some of the ui differences might be a bit too much like work for me. Still, my new phone criteria goes:

Battery life.

Battery life.

Battery life.

Battery life, and

Battery life.

Any phone that expects to be charged more than once every 2 days can forget about it. Tired of getting less than a full day's use out of a phone.

Alpha Dog 1 · 24-04-2013 08:33PM

Slutmonkey57b wrote: »

Anandtech weren't wildly enthused, but they certainly didn't slate the s4. If anything, they slated the s3 in their s4 review.

I was fondling one over in the UK and it's a nice phone but I think some of the ui differences might be a bit too much like work for me. Still, my new phone criteria goes:

Battery life.

Battery life.

Battery life.

Battery life, and

Battery life.

Any phone that expects to be charged more than once every 2 days can forget about it. Tired of getting less than a full day's use out of a phone.

Note 2 is probably the phone for you, or get a s3 or s4 and buy a replacement battery. Spare batteries for the s3 can be got for a few quid.

24-04-2013 08:50PM

Slutmonkey57b wrote: »

Anandtech weren't wildly enthused, but they certainly didn't slate the s4. If anything, they slated the s3 in their s4 review.

I was fondling one over in the UK and it's a nice phone but I think some of the ui differences might be a bit too much like work for me. Still, my new phone criteria goes:

Battery life.

Battery life.

Battery life.

Battery life, and

Battery life.

Any phone that expects to be charged more than once every 2 days can forget about it. Tired of getting less than a full day's use out of a phone.

But why two days? Do you not get a chance to charge when you sleep?

Some people will exhaust the One's battery in a day, other's in 3. It depends on your usage as to whether you will get two days or not.

Slutmonkey57b · 24-04-2013 09:36PM

I work on the principle that I've never sat with the S2 in my hand and thought "Damn I wish this had an extra Ghz or 2 more cores", but I sit and look at it every day and thing "How long have I got left?"

Phones don't need to run GTA3 but they do need to stop sucking batteries like mad.

jonseyblub · 24-04-2013 10:37PM

Apologies If this has been mentioned already but my internet is dead slow this evening and it would take ages to read back. I'm wondering is anyone else s phone frequently roaming. I've noticed it quite a bit over the last few days. I'm with three but I still have my old iPhone and I've checked a few times in different places. When it has the R on the One it has full 3G on the iPhone so its not a network issue. It's a pain because the data connection turns off when this happens. My phone is sim free bought from amazon.

ULMarc · 24-04-2013 10:37PM

So the Cyanogenmod team have posted an initial Alpha release for the One.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2248116

Be careful here, as h8rift states it's not suitable for everyday use. Only for interest sake. The good thing is that developers are beginning to get on board with the device. Hopefully the ROM choices wil get fluffed out with vanilla and AOKP options.

In other news there appears to be an update on its way to European users which includes some camera improvements
http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/24/htc-one-camera-update/
Now, perhaps it's my fault for not doing my research but I thought we already had this update on our devices. Anyway, we'll see as it begins rolling out next week. It will also be interesting to see if the updates are handled by the carriers or HTC themselves. I know what I'd like!

25-04-2013 12:47AM

Just got a One with Meteor today. Have to get a case.
I know a few of you bought cases recently, what do you recommend? Not sure if ill get a gel case or flip.

smilerf · 25-04-2013 07:41AM

[Deleted User] wrote: »

Just got a One with Meteor today. Have to get a case.
I know a few of you bought cases recently, what do you recommend? Not sure if ill get a gel case or flip.

I have the casemate barely there. Offers good protecting and is classy looking

smilerf · 25-04-2013 07:49AM

smilerf wrote: »

I have the casemate barely there. Offers good protecting and is classy looking

I'm not mad about the fit around the camera though

4real · 25-04-2013 10:16AM

Deleted User wrote: »

Just got a One with Meteor today. Have to get a case.
I know a few of you bought cases recently, what do you recommend? Not sure if ill get a gel case or flip.

http://ie.mobilefun.com/38944-crystal-clear-case-for-htc-one---clear.htm

I am leaning towards this case since it doesnt cover the beauty of the One but my only worry is that it might not offer great protection.

SuprSi · 25-04-2013 10:29AM

What about this one? It's clear so you still see the phone.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Poetic-Atmosphere-Clear-Manufacturer-Warranty/dp/B00BQ2Y3TA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1366882115&sr=8-2&keywords=poetic+htc+one

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SuprSi · 25-04-2013 10:31AM

Comes in different colours too

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D Hayes · 25-04-2013 10:39AM

I got an Otterbox Commuter one from Amazon.

It's the slimmest of the Otterbox covers, but it's still quite bulky.

I had a S2 and compared to that, the HTC One with Otterbox Commuter is much larger.

The Poetic one above looks much slimmer.

4real · 25-04-2013 10:44AM

SuprSi wrote: »

What about this one? It's clear so you still see the phone.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Poetic-Atmosphere-Clear-Manufacturer-Warranty/dp/B00BQ2Y3TA/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1366882115&sr=8-2&keywords=poetic+htc+one

not in stock until May 31st

SuprSi · 25-04-2013 10:49AM

4real wrote: »

not in stock until May 31st

Ah bugger, I didn't see that. Sorry!

OhHiMark · 25-04-2013 11:06AM

Slutmonkey57b wrote: »

I work on the principle that I've never sat with the S2 in my hand and thought "Damn I wish this had an extra Ghz or 2 more cores", but I sit and look at it every day and thing "How long have I got left?"

Phones don't need to run GTA3 but they do need to stop sucking batteries like mad.

Here you go http://www.three.ie/online/shop/productDetail.aspx?src=p&p=voice&pid=1206&tariffType=contract

People need to get past the idea that they're going to get a week of battery life out of a phone. Would you expect your laptop to last two days if it was constantly on?

25-04-2013 11:38AM

OhHiMark wrote: »

People need to get past the idea that they're going to get a week of battery life out of a phone. Would you expect your laptop to last two days if it was constantly on?

I agree. Even with my Note 2, I would charge every night, even though I could last two days if I had to. I just didn't like starting a day without a full charge.

That said, I think the next big push will be for advancements in battery tech.

beno619 · 25-04-2013 11:49AM

smilerf wrote: »

I have the casemate barely there. Offers good protecting and is classy looking

Any chance of some pics ?

Pininfarina · 25-04-2013 12:07PM

ULMarc wrote: »

In other news there appears to be an update on its way to European users which includes some camera improvements
http://www.engadget.com/2013/04/24/htc-one-camera-update/
Now, perhaps it's my fault for not doing my research but I thought we already had this update on our devices. Anyway, we'll see as it begins rolling out next week. It will also be interesting to see if the updates are handled by the carriers or HTC themselves. I know what I'd like!

I did a query for updates and this is available. 228MB. Downloading now.

I'm on Vodafone by the way.

cargo · 25-04-2013 12:38PM

Pininfarina wrote: »

I did a query for updates and this is available. 228MB. Downloading now.

I'm on Vodafone by the way.

SAme here, Vodafone also. Downloading now.

skeg16 · 25-04-2013 01:05PM

Found these on eBay, look decent for the price, not that I want a case on mine but like my mammy always says don't be silly wrap your...............:)

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/NEW-SMOKE-BLACK-HYDRO-GEL-CASE-COVER-PROTECTOR-SKIN-FOR-HTC-ONE-M7-2013-/380602499175?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item589dad4067#ht_1673wt_1396

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/NEW-ULTRA-THIN-CRYSTAL-CLEAR-HARD-CASE-COVER-FOR-HTC-ONE-M7-/400464499252?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item5d3d8b5234#ht_1608wt_1396

25-04-2013 01:08PM

skeg16 wrote: »

Found these on eBay, look decent for the price, not that I want a case on mine but like my mammy always says don't be silly wrap your...............:)

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/NEW-SMOKE-BLACK-HYDRO-GEL-CASE-COVER-PROTECTOR-SKIN-FOR-HTC-ONE-M7-2013-/380602499175?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item589dad4067#ht_1673wt_1396

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/NEW-ULTRA-THIN-CRYSTAL-CLEAR-HARD-CASE-COVER-FOR-HTC-ONE-M7-/400464499252?pt=UK_MobilePhones_MobilePhonesCasesPouches&hash=item5d3d8b5234#ht_1608wt_1396

i think i have the first one there. have been meaning to buy another one. it seems pretty good, fairly grippy and protective, but the fit is almost too snug. along the top and bottom edges the case doesn't come over the case quite as far as at the corner. will provide pics if i get a chance.

jones · 25-04-2013 01:13PM

cargo wrote: »

SAme here, Vodafone also. Downloading now.

Dammit no sign of update for me! i'm seriously thinking of rooting phone and updating it myself. Why are Three so slow letting these things out in the wild - I always did that with my S2 but i was afraid to with the one as its so new and shiny haha.

25-04-2013 01:34PM

Pininfarina wrote: »

I did a query for updates and this is available. 228MB. Downloading now.

I'm on Vodafone by the way.

cargo wrote: »

SAme here, Vodafone also. Downloading now.

What is the firmware number after update?

I know with custom roms we have gone something like:

1.28.xxx.xxx
1.29.xxx.5
1.29.xxx.7
1.29.xxx.12
1.29.xxx.13

Pininfarina · 25-04-2013 01:35PM

Basil3 wrote: »

What is the firmware number after update?

I know with custom roms we have gone something like:

1.28.xxx.xxx
1.29.xxx.5
1.29.xxx.7
1.29.xxx.12
1.29.xxx.13

Now showing 1.29.161.11

jones · 25-04-2013 01:41PM

Yeah the latest i've heard is the 1.29.xxx.13 has anyone used any of the custom roms on the ONE? i'm slightly afraid even though i was always thinkering with my S2 something about HTC's S-ON scares me

cargo · 25-04-2013 01:42PM

Basil3 wrote: »

What is the firmware number after update?

I know with custom roms we have gone something like:

1.28.xxx.xxx
1.29.xxx.5
1.29.xxx.7
1.29.xxx.12
1.29.xxx.13

Unfortunately I cant tell you yet as although I'm with Vodafone I decided to update the FW using my wifi which is through 3. Still downloading :-(

I get around 12MB download with VF at home and around .12 with 3 sometimes... .5MB on a good day but I needed to look after my allowance on VF so used 3. I'll let you know next week :-)

cargo · 25-04-2013 02:05PM

Basil3 wrote: »

What is the firmware number after update?

I know with custom roms we have gone something like:

1.28.xxx.xxx
1.29.xxx.5
1.29.xxx.7
1.29.xxx.12
1.29.xxx.13

Pininfarina wrote: »

Now showing 1.29.161.11

cargo wrote: »

Unfortunately I cant tell you yet as although I'm with Vodafone I decided to update the FW using my wifi which is through 3. Still downloading :-(

I get around 12MB download with VF at home and around .12 with 3 sometimes... .5MB on a good day but I needed to look after my allowance on VF so used 3. I'll let you know next week :-)

Yeah also on 1.29.161.11

randel · 25-04-2013 02:23PM

I have the unlocked version of the phone and no sign of an update for me yet. I have just moved from an iphone where all the updates came at the same time!
Are the updates network provider dependent?

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