HTC One [Megathread]

Tzardine · 18-05-2013 02:06PM

Does anybody else have problems with the sky plus app ?

I cant change regions, there are some settings which are not showing up ?

beardo81 · 18-05-2013 05:51PM

In terms of battery life, I have a One X and the biggest battery drain I have the Facebook app. That and Facebook messenger really drain the phone when logged in. Now just use browser and seeing a massive improvement. May help the One too

calabi yau · 18-05-2013 06:43PM

Facebook seems like a bit of a ram hog alright

rovoagho · 18-05-2013 07:34PM

Use the mobile website? Or just have some self-respect and delete your account. ;-)

.E_C_K_S. · 19-05-2013 10:19AM

Got an update for my original HTC One X and now the battery seems to be running out very fast? Went to bed and it was 90%, woke up this morning to find out it was at 10%

19-05-2013 10:30AM

.E_C_K_S. wrote: »

Got an update for my original HTC One X and now the battery seems to be running out very fast? Went to bed and it was 90%, woke up this morning to find out it was at 10%

You sound like you have a wakelock. You just need to identify what is stopping your phone from sleeping, the you can sort it out. There's an app called wakelock detector (can't remember if you need root or not), or gsam battery monitor. Either should be able to help you figure out what is sucking your battery.

Alter Egotist · 19-05-2013 11:04AM

This has probably been asked before but I can't seem to get an answer from O2 retail shops. I am due a platinum upgrade and want the htc one but in black. They are currently only supplying it in silver. HTC and O2 confirmed to me last month as htc international confirmed that the black version was due out in may but as of yet my local stores haven't got it and don't know if they ever will.

Does anyone know the story? And will I ever get my hands on my holy grail? I've no problem trading my platinum upgrade (someone's choice of phone) for the htc one in black unlocked or on O2.

My wife has the HTC ONE in silver and its so customisable. Its an amazing phone. People are speaking re battery life of the device. I'd recommend disabling blink feed and the native twitter and Facebook apps in favour for a third party app. Also disable locations and live wallpapers. They seem to reduce the battery by up to 4% every 10 minutes if set to auto update. If possible set mail to manual retrieve. If you install battery widget reborn or juice defender it'll show you what's battering your battery. Also a launcher like apex launcher r go launcher can help you customise your device and if set correctly can give you less battery consuming widgets and much much more customisation overall on your device.

Skittle · 19-05-2013 11:59AM

Guys, I was a bit miffed that the headphones that come with the One don't have Next & Previous buttons, just a single button. But if you use the headphones from the Desire/HD they work just fine and you can skip tracks/radio stations as before.

Alpha Dog 1 · 19-05-2013 03:20PM

Did anyone buy a hd media link?

kesey · 19-05-2013 04:22PM

Alpha Dog 1 wrote: »

Did anyone buy a hd media link?

I bought a
http://www.expansys.ie/expansys-mhl-microusb-to-hdmi-adapter-black-221378/

It works fine. Not as tidy as a media link, as it has to be connected via HDMI cable to your TV. It's a lot cheaper than the media link though.

viclemronny · 19-05-2013 04:35PM

I really should know this but, if I update to the lastest official software, do I have to restore any info? As in does it reset it to factory settings when it updates?

projectgtr · 19-05-2013 05:15PM

Skittle wrote: »

Guys, I was a bit miffed that the headphones that come with the One don't have Next & Previous buttons, just a single button. But if you use the headphones from the Desire/HD they work just fine and you can skip tracks/radio stations as before.

im not a One user but i use this on my Nexus when i only have a single button headset, works great

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=se.jays.headsetcontrol&feature=nav_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDNd

Alpha Dog 1 · 19-05-2013 07:15PM

kesey wrote: »

I bought a
http://www.expansys.ie/expansys-mhl-microusb-to-hdmi-adapter-black-221378/

It works fine. Not as tidy as a media link, as it has to be connected via HDMI cable to your TV. It's a lot cheaper than the media link though.

I think having a wired connection would defeat the purpose for me.
It would be cool to throw up a youtube clip without having to get up off the couch, thats the appeal for me.

Seems they are around 60 quid. A little on the expensive side and not sure I could justify it.

kesey · 19-05-2013 07:31PM

viclemronny wrote: »

I really should know this but, if I update to the lastest official software, do I have to restore any info? As in does it reset it to factory settings when it updates?

No, all your data will be maintained. Unless you're really unlucky:-(

viclemronny · 19-05-2013 07:46PM

kesey wrote: »

No, all your data will be maintained. Unless you're really unlucky:-(

Thank you.

miralize · 20-05-2013 06:38PM

Wheres the cheapest place to buy it sim free?

ColGreen · 20-05-2013 09:40PM

miralize wrote: »

Wheres the cheapest place to buy it sim free?

€529 from meteor, they're completely unlocked, even the payg version!

miralize · 20-05-2013 11:12PM

ColGreen wrote: »

€529 from meteor, they're completely unlocked, even the payg version!

Is it on the site? I couldn't find it

micknail · 21-05-2013 12:26AM

miralize wrote: »

Is it on the site? I couldn't find it

http://www.carphonewarehouse.ie/Product/strong-HTC-strongOne-Silver/238780/1_1

ColGreen · 21-05-2013 03:05AM

miralize wrote: »

Is it on the site? I couldn't find it

Its in store and also with carphone warehouse

miralize · 21-05-2013 01:25PM

ColGreen wrote: »

Its in store and also with carphone warehouse

I've been to 3 and Carphone Warehouse. Both say that they're locked. The guy in 3 explained that the first batch were unlocked but by now they will be locked. He couldn't say for meteor but on 3 they are locked. Is there any return policy?

evolutionqy7 · 21-05-2013 01:44PM

miralize wrote: »

I've been to 3 and Carphone Warehouse. Both say that they're locked. The guy in 3 explained that the first batch were unlocked but by now they will be locked. He couldn't say for meteor but on 3 they are locked. Is there any return policy?

If you want an unlocked just buy one online SIM free. Either way unlock codes are ready to come by

mooseknunkle · 21-05-2013 03:44PM

evolutionqy7 wrote: »

If you want an unlocked just buy one online SIM free. Either way unlock codes are ready to come by

I got a bill pay one from 3 and i presume its locked,how do you get unlock codes?

Alpha Dog 1 · 21-05-2013 04:05PM

mooseknunkle wrote: »

I got a bill pay one from 3 and i presume its locked,how do you get unlock codes?

Ebay.

Oafley Jones · 21-05-2013 04:40PM

ColGreen wrote: »

€529 from meteor, they're completely unlocked, even the payg version!

On the off chance that it's locked, do Meteor phones still work on their sister network E-Mobile?

Cyrus · 21-05-2013 05:14PM

Oafley Jones wrote: »

On the off chance that it's locked, do Meteor phones still work on their sister network E-Mobile?

as far as i know they do

mine is a meteor phone and im on emobile, but i dont know if it was originally locked or not!

miralize · 21-05-2013 06:39PM

Had to laugh at this earlier

Xbox One. Poor, poor HTC.

irishgeo · 21-05-2013 09:00PM

think ill go for this

any good cases?

is it gorilla glass or am i going to need a screen protector ?

Any good car holders for it and nfc tags that work with it.

miralize · 21-05-2013 09:25PM

If I do buy it & and it is locked, how much are we talking to get it network unlocked?

Alpha Dog 1 · 21-05-2013 10:08PM

miralize wrote: »

If I do buy it & and it is locked, how much are we talking to get it network unlocked?

Should be able to get it for €15 on Ebay, will take a day to arrive though.

HTC One [Megathread]

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