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HTC One [Megathread]

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  • #4982
    nipps
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 471 ✭✭nipps


    waynegalway wrote: »
    Just had a look at mine, through Security>Notifications. I have a list that has: Phone, Voicemail, Text Messages, Emails and Calendar.

    Not sure why yours would be different. I'm running stock 4.3 OS (3 network) Sense 5.5.

    ye i'm running on the same as you, its an odd one. i got onto htc themselves and they couldnt understand how it had happened. eventually after trying loads of things, they suggested i factory reset the device, nut in doing so everything on it would be erased. so that wasnt really an option for me.


  • #4983
    waynegalway
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,472 ✭✭✭waynegalway


    nipps wrote: »
    ye i'm running on the same as you, its an odd one. i got onto htc themselves and they couldnt understand how it had happened. eventually after trying loads of things, they suggested i factory reset the device, nut in doing so everything on it would be erased. so that wasnt really an option for me.

    Sounds like the nuclear option to go down the road of factory reset, but if you back up first it's not so bad.

    I did a factory reset a couple of weeks ago and the battery is back to normal after it (it had been draining very fast before the reset for some reason). So it might seem like a pain the arse, but the end result is worth it IMHO


  • #4984
    Zascar
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,615 Mod ✭✭✭✭Zascar


    So I got the official HTC One car dock today. Looks good but slightly disappointed. the power cable clips in at the bottom but its loose and wiggles around. Also the phone just slides in and does not really grip apart from under its own gravity.

    I would much prefer to mount it on my dashboard but the place supplied wont stick as the dash is slightly curved. I'll have to see if I can figure out a workaround


  • #4985
    nipps
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 471 ✭✭nipps


    waynegalway wrote: »
    Sounds like the nuclear option to go down the road of factory reset, but if you back up first it's not so bad.

    I did a factory reset a couple of weeks ago and the battery is back to normal after it (it had been draining very fast before the reset for some reason). So it might seem like a pain the arse, but the end result is worth it IMHO

    maybe so but my phone is only a week old. i reckon i'll be able to survive:)


  • #4986
    rovoagho
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,151 ✭✭✭rovoagho


    Zascar wrote: »
    So I got the official HTC One car dock today. Looks good but slightly disappointed. the power cable clips in at the bottom but its loose and wiggles around. Also the phone just slides in and does not really grip apart from under its own gravity.

    I mentioned both of these to you. My cable is a little loose too, but the only problem it causes is a failed connection every half dozen or so inserts. I'm a fussy b'stard, and I've never bothered to fix it. But I could, with a single spot of glue.

    And the dock isn't supposed to clip in, it's basically narrows as the phone goes in. Perhaps yours isn't as well manufactured, but my phone has never, ever come out, despite spirited driving and horizontal positioning.


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  • #4987
    wonski
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,679 ✭✭✭✭wonski


    Zascar wrote: »
    So I got the official HTC One car dock today. Looks good but slightly disappointed. the power cable clips in at the bottom but its loose and wiggles around. Also the phone just slides in and does not really grip apart from under its own gravity.

    I would much prefer to mount it on my dashboard but the place supplied wont stick as the dash is slightly curved. I'll have to see if I can figure out a workaround

    I felt the same, but when started using it realized that the phone is actually secure.
    Much better design than any of the aftermarket ones i tried.


  • #4988
    Zascar
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,615 Mod ✭✭✭✭Zascar


    rovoagho wrote: »
    I mentioned both of these to you. My cable is a little loose too, but the only problem it causes is a failed connection every half dozen or so inserts. I'm a fussy b'stard, and I've never bothered to fix it. But I could, with a single spot of glue.

    And the dock isn't supposed to clip in, it's basically narrows as the phone goes in. Perhaps yours isn't as well manufactured, but my phone has never, ever come out, despite spirited driving and horizontal positioning.
    You did indeed and you were spot on. I don't think it's that big a deal but worth mentioning. I have not got it properly installed yet but will do soon.

    I'm getting my usb cable hard wired into the back of the dash to keep it all neat. The only problem I have is that when it is affixed to the windscreen its too far away. I want to mount it on the dash but the sticky pad provided will not stick as the dash is curved. Now trying to find a way to stick it without ruining the dash.


  • #4989
    rovoagho
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,151 ✭✭✭rovoagho


    http://sugru.com/


  • #4990
    Zascar
    Moderators, Motoring & Transport Moderators, Music Moderators Posts: 12,615 Mod ✭✭✭✭Zascar


    That looks absolutely perfect - Thanks!!


  • #4991
    Mr Velo
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,834 ✭✭✭Mr Velo


    Hi guys,

    Anyone able to help me out on changing notifications (Email notification) for a certain email address on the HTC One?

    I created a new thread on this yesterday but no-one replied, so maybe it's something that's not possible.

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057140992

    Thanks.


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  • #4992
    paulieeye
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 907 ✭✭✭paulieeye


    Anyone get a software update yet for 4g off three??


  • #4993
    petes
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,382 ✭✭✭petes


    paulieeye wrote: »
    Anyone get a software update yet for 4g off three??

    No and I'd take early February with a pinch of salt.


  • #4994
    lfc2000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 55 ✭✭lfc2000


    paulieeye wrote: »
    Anyone get a software update yet for 4g off three??

    Early Feb. They won't give a date but I do know their testing it in the UK with three which is ireland aswell. I would say any time after the 10th.


  • #4995
    ofcork
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,501 ✭✭✭ofcork


    Anyone have an issue with email not staying connected all the time,keep getting the last connected time/date on top of the list.


  • #4996
    TheMilkyPirate
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,146 ✭✭✭TheMilkyPirate


    Would I mad to enter a 24 months contract with a HTC one?

    New phones will be announced soon and afraid I'll be left in the dark, But is there anything new on the horizon that I would be really missing out on?


  • #4997
    Ardennes1944
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,234 ✭✭✭Ardennes1944


    Flexible phones?


  • #4998
    Idleater
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,176 ✭✭✭Idleater


    TheMilkyPirate wrote: »
    Would I mad to enter a 24 months contract

    Yes


  • #4999
    rovoagho
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,151 ✭✭✭rovoagho


    Indeed. Bonkers.


  • #5000
    Sonics2k
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,036 ✭✭✭Sonics2k


    TheMilkyPirate wrote: »
    Would I mad to enter a 24 months contract with a HTC one?

    New phones will be announced soon and afraid I'll be left in the dark, But is there anything new on the horizon that I would be really missing out on?

    Love my HTC One, it's a fantastic phone and I can't really think of any phone beside the Nexus 5 that is as good right now. But yes, you'd be mad to get one now. Hold out another month.


  • #5001
    Idleater
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,176 ✭✭✭Idleater


    Sonics2k wrote: »
    But yes, you'd be mad to get one now. Hold out another month.
    Only on a 24 months contract. The one 2 will only be out April - May.


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  • #5002
    murphthesmurf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 737 ✭✭✭murphthesmurf


    TheMilkyPirate wrote: »
    Would I mad to enter a 24 months contract with a HTC one?

    New phones will be announced soon and afraid I'll be left in the dark, But is there anything new on the horizon that I would be really missing out on?

    As someone else posted, the HTC One 2, Samsung Galaxy S5, Sony Z2, are all set to be announced later this month at MWC (HTC poss announced seperately in March in a stand alone event) Also on the horizon is the Nokia 1820, no date for this though yet.

    HTC One 2 is set to have 2 cameras in the rear if the rumours are to be believed. S5 will no doubt be a beast, rumoured 2K screen, and full screen finger print scanner, beefed up camera etc.


  • #5003
    TheMilkyPirate
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,146 ✭✭✭TheMilkyPirate


    murphthesmurf wrote: »
    As someone else posted, the HTC One 2, Samsung Galaxy S5, Sony Z2, are all set to be announced later this month at MWC (HTC poss announced seperately in March in a stand alone event) Also on the horizon is the Nokia 1820, no date for this though yet.

    HTC One 2 is set to have 2 cameras in the rear if the rumours are to be believed. S5 will no doubt be a beast, rumoured 2K screen, and full screen finger print scanner, beefed up camera etc.

    Is there anything to stop me selling the one in a month or two and putting the cash towards a new phone? Will it be unlocked?


  • #5004
    super_furry
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 27,385 ✭✭✭✭super_furry


    It may or may not be unlocked, most likely will not be. People will be reluctant to buy a locked phone off someone they don't know as of they're stolen or the original owner stops paying the bill, the phone can be bricked.


  • #5005
    Just_Magic
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 50 ✭✭Just_Magic


    TheMilkyPirate wrote: »
    Would I mad to enter a 24 months contract with a HTC one?

    New phones will be announced soon and afraid I'll be left in the dark, But is there anything new on the horizon that I would be really missing out on?

    I entered a 24 month contract with a HTC One in December. Quality phone.


  • #5006
    TheMilkyPirate
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,146 ✭✭✭TheMilkyPirate


    super_furry wrote: »
    It may or may not be unlocked, most likely will not be. People will be reluctant to buy a locked phone off someone they don't know as of they're stolen or the original owner stops paying the bill, the phone can be bricked.

    I really need a new phone atm that's the only reason in considering it, Is there services out there that will unlock it for a fee?


  • #5007
    rovoagho
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 1,151 ✭✭✭rovoagho


    Buy a chinese phone in the meantime, you'll get the same spec for nearly half the price. You won't get the same warranty - i.e. if the screen goes you'll find it very hard to replace, but you only need it to last a short while.


  • #5008
    wonski
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,679 ✭✭✭✭wonski


    TheMilkyPirate wrote: »
    I really need a new phone atm that's the only reason in considering it, Is there services out there that will unlock it for a fee?

    I would stick to cheap phone for 3 months if i was you. Not worth a 24 months contract at this moment, and the One will not sell so well second hand when the new model comes out.
    On the other hand if you are happy with the phone the 30 euro plan isn't that bad. I wouldn't sign up for any of the higher plans, not with a soon to be an out of date phone.


  • #5009
    TheMilkyPirate
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,146 ✭✭✭TheMilkyPirate


    I'll be selling the phone in about 6 months and putting money towards a new phone sim free and sticking with the contract, I don't mind the contract being 24 months as I'm looking to get into a contract anyway. I just want to know for sure if I'll be able to unlock the phone in 6 months time and sell it on.


  • #5010
    wonski
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 13,679 ✭✭✭✭wonski


    TheMilkyPirate wrote: »
    I'll be selling the phone in about 6 months and putting money towards a new phone sim free and sticking with the contract, I don't mind the contract being 24 months as I'm looking to get into a contract anyway. I just want to know for sure if I'll be able to unlock the phone in 6 months time and sell it on.

    My old HTC DesireHD was factory unlocked - bought from Meteor on Bill Pay plan. Can't check the One as i have no spare card to use, but some of the phones were unlocked and unbranded (from Meteor). Not sure if it was HTC or the network decision not to usea sim lock.


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  • #5011
    ixoy
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 18,061 Mod ✭✭✭✭ixoy


    I realise there's new models coming soon but, realistically, it'll be a few months before they trickle their way into operators here and then it'll be at a premium price.

    Right now then, I'm looking to upgrade and sooner rather than later. I'm operating off a Desire HD on Android 2.3.3 so I imagine a move to the HTC One will be a very big leap. As it stands my HD generally does me for what I want. I'm not bothered using it for video much or any heavy browsing as I've got a PC or my Nexus 10 for that. Mostly it's used for some surfing, games now and then, and as an occasional eBook. The bigger screen then would be a big draw for me as would a touched up browser.

    Realistically speaking then is there any point in waiting if I don't really have a need for a very high-speced phone? The HD has lasted me 3.5 years and I'm only really moving on as it's starting to struggle.


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