What do you think is the possibility of us getting this function guys, even if its not officially supported.
I've seen it built in on the 7" samsung galaxy tab 2.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZ9RNhJAgjE&feature=bf_next&list=HL1351349133
Its not ideal, but im thinking it could be a useful feature so you at least have the option of just taking one device when your out and about :good:
If they had voice calls and especially messaging, then I would totally buy this as a replacement to my phone.
As a response to your question, I am pretty sure that it can be done, heck if the app is just deactivated on the stock ROM, it might be re-activeable, right?
I think messaging would be reasonably easy to activate.
The thing with voice calls is that you would either have to do them via speakerphone, headphones or bluetooth kit. I think I could live with that though for the functionality of a full 7" tablet experience. Its not something I would use in replacement to a phone every day but I'd at least like to have the option, and play with it a bit.
I was going to pick up the 32gb wifi and just tether it to my phone, but with past devices (ipad to phone) this hasn't always been a completely reliable experience and I'd like a backup plan.
So if the 3g device doesn't have much of a price premium I can see me picking one of those up instead. Im hoping its a $50 premium to the 3g device, if its $100 I won't bother.
Enabling the phone app can be easily done. The question is now well the Bluetooth support will. In the current WiFi models Bluetooth headset support has been very unstable (in headset profile). This is the idle way one would make a phone calls a voice enabled 3g n7.
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Well let's hope with the arrival of the 3g model there will be more incentive for developers to address the issue.
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I'm seriously contemplating giving this a try for a few weeks when I am able to get a 3g Nexus 7...
Yes there are compromises. Headset or speaker phone calls I cam like with.. The not having a camera would be annoying though... :crying:
All you would need is to copy the phone apk over and get 'er done.
Funny we're talking about it because a few weeks ago I had my N7 at a football party and we we're joking how awesome my new phone was. Everyone was holding it up to their ear and making up stupid fake phone conversations. Haha.
They're all mostly S3 and Note owners btw.
Reminds me of the jokes when the iPad came out and people had pictures of it up to their faces like "Meet the iPhone 9... it does everything for you! "
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I believe that T-Mobile (U.S) has separate SIM cards for phones and tablets. You can't just take the SIM out of your phone and put it in a tablet. Is there a workaround for this?
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All you would need is to copy the phone apk over and get 'er done.
Funny we're talking about it because a few weeks ago I had my N7 at a football party and we we're joking how awesome my new phone was. Everyone was holding it up to their ear and making up stupid fake phone conversations. Haha.
They're all mostly S3 and Note owners btw.
Reminds me of the jokes when the iPad came out and people had pictures of it up to their faces like "Meet the iPhone 9... it does everything for you! "
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Our devices already have phone.apk in the system/app directory.... its our framework that needs to be tweaked to allow voice calls. If you try to copy phone.apk over or install it then you will get a message that you will replace a system app are you sure you want to so it.
Our framework is compiled to hide the app as well as some other changes need to be made to XML files in the framework.res area.
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Our devices already have phone.apk in the system/app directory.... its our framework that needs to be tweaked to allow voice calls. If you try to copy phone.apk over or install it then you will get a message that you will replace a system app are you sure you want to so it.
Our framework is compiled to hide the app as well as some other changes need to be made to XML files in the framework.res area.
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What he said + need to make sure the modem will support voice calls in addition to data PLUS let's hope google will fixe the horrible bug the wifi N7 has with BT headset profile where in 99% of the time the mic doesn't work (otherwise you will only be able to make call with the speaker phone which is lame).
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I believe that T-Mobile (U.S) has separate SIM cards for phones and tablets. You can't just take the SIM out of your phone and put it in a tablet. Is there a workaround for this?
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Lolwat?
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Try google voice
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bucket19 said:
I believe that T-Mobile (U.S) has separate SIM cards for phones and tablets. You can't just take the SIM out of your phone and put it in a tablet. Is there a workaround for this?
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If you use one of subsidized one probably they can tell by IMEI. You don't give away your nexus IMEI. They won't know.
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Try "groove IP "
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Try google voice
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I can recommend Skype. its working on every platform, free Skype to Skype calls, chat, webcam, etc. the big thing is Google voice is not available in my country so it's a no go for me.
Depending on where to call to its from two cent a minute even to mobile phones... example for Chinese mobile phones.
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I can recommend Skype. its working on every platform, free Skype to Skype calls, chat, webcam, etc. the big thing is Google voice is not available in my country so it's a no go for me.
Depending on where to call to its from two cent a minute even to mobile phones... example for Chinese mobile phones.
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What I'm most interested in is having a connection for data without a wifi connection. Is that what this is supposed to be? If so, Skype could be my primary "phone". Could even bring my current cell number over when my VZ contract is up.
Not sure what everyone is talking about for the BT headphone issues. I use SKYPE now on my 16GB Nexus 7 with RocketFish RF-MAB headset and the headphone and microphone work perfectly.
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What I'm most interested in is having a connection for data without a wifi connection. Is that what this is supposed to be? If so, Skype could be my primary "phone". Could even bring my current cell number over when my VZ contract is up.
Not sure what everyone is talking about for the BT headphone issues. I use SKYPE now on my 16GB Nexus 7 with RocketFish RF-MAB headset and the headphone and microphone work perfectly.
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I thought the question was what to use for voip. But now you change to tethering. I for tethering you have several choices.
First wifi hotspot
Second Bluetooth tethering
Third otg data stick method.
For Bluetooth I can recommend open garden even though Skype does not work with it. Tethering works fine out of box on mobile phones. And about the data dongle with otg cable you can find quite enough threads about it.
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Look around the Galaxy Tab 7.7 forum. They've been doing this.
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Look around the Galaxy Tab 7.7 forum. They've been doing this.
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I spent a few minutes searching and I didn't find any centralized thread. Do you have one?
SFR in France do it
baileyjr said:
What do you think is the possibility of us getting this function guys, even if its not officially supported.
I've seen it built in on the 7" samsung galaxy tab 2.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZ9RNhJAgjE&feature=bf_next&list=HL1351349133
Its not ideal, but im thinking it could be a useful feature so you at least have the option of just taking one device when your out and about :good:
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Euler MD said:
If they had voice calls and especially messaging, then I would totally buy this as a replacement to my phone.
As a response to your question, I am pretty sure that it can be done, heck if the app is just deactivated on the stock ROM, it might be re-activeable, right?
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Ordering a 3g Nexus 7 from French operator SFR, you can select "Regular Voice Call" in your 3G package
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I know there is a thread out there asking how to turn your N7 into a phone, however I'm looking to do it differently.
I am wondering if it is at all possible (now, or down the line planned) to allow my N7 to act like a phone while tethered (bluetooth or wireless) to my cell phone (SGS 1 running ICS)
The reason I ask is I am hoping to be mostly hands free in the car when I'm driving having the N7 mounted, I'd like to be able to receive or make calls at one touch of the button on it, rather then trying to dig out my SGS1.
Again, looking to use N7 as a phone using my cell phone plan and NOT over 3G/4G.
Download tablet talk
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Ah the works perfectly, thanks very much.
Hopefully someone down the line can fix the default bluetooth connection issues that the N7 has so we don't have to run another 2 apps ontop of it (on the phone with reguards to Fixi and pdanet) to have them connected for internet too.
It's in early beta and haven't tried it myself but this seems to be the only option: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.funkyandroid.phonelink
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It's in early beta and haven't tried it myself but this seems to be the only option
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Tablet Talk works amazingly, well worth the 3$ especially with that 25$ credit to the playstore.
So I was sitting at home thinking how cool it would be to use my Nexus 7 as a navigation unit / general multimedia device in my car. I already have a touch screen unit in my car from Pioneer, but it’s not that great. It’s very pixelated, it doesn’t have navigation and it’s a bit small. So I devised a plan on how to mount it in my car. But before building my final mounting bracket, I decided to give it a test run, to make sure that everything would work great. I have all the maps preloaded on the device, and I have it connected to my Galaxy S3 (rooted, custom ROM) for wifi tethering.
I just picked up some “Kwik Klips 3/8” 10mm” from my local hardware store, and cut them up and guess what – it mounted fantastic. Three clips hold it on the bottom, and at the top it is tucked under my stereo door cover to make it very sturdy. I went on a 30 mile trip today just to make sure everything is smooth – and it is. This weekend my parts are supposed to come in so I can have a concealed charging cable for it so it is not using battery.
My car is a 2010 Scion tC.
I’ve uploaded four pics here, but go to my dropbox to see the gallery.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qnzhlkzt0241dbj/-oRn12YgRC
Do you have the 3g version? How are you getting navigation to work?
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Do you have the 3g version? How are you getting navigation to work?
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Mobile WIFI hotspot?
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I keep my N7 tethered to my EVO during the day. That's how I use mine for navigation. I use the satellite layer also as I can't stand the 'cartoon' look.
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phillip1953 said:
I keep my N7 tethered to my EVO during the day. That's how I use mine for navigation. I use the satellite layer also as I can't stand the 'cartoon' look.
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Cool. That's what I figured. I tried to grab a N4 to do the same thing (in the process of rehabilitating from the apple cult), but couldn't get one, so I'm still using the iphone (no tether without paying extra).
Yes I am using my GS3 as a mobile WiFi hotspot for free (custom ROM).
I haven't tried the satellite view yet, I don't mind the cartoonish view too much. But overall using the N7 as a navi has been fantastic.
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Awesome man.
Looks like it was made for the car.
Good to see a standard driver as well... seem to be few and far between these days!
Nice. Please upgrade your shift knob now.
Copilot GPS works great without an internet connection.
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Good show sir ! I also have a tc and will do this. What did you cut from the clips
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You might want to try Bluetooth internet sharing. Its honestly the most underrated feature of android >4.0. Sure, the range is 10-20ft, and the speed is limited to 2mbs, but in a car and for navigation apps neither of those matter. You save a lot of battery though and its easy to set up by just tapping a button on your tablet only.
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You might want to try Bluetooth internet sharing. Its honestly the most underrated feature of android >4.0. Sure, the range is 10-20ft, and the speed is limited to 2mbs, but in a car and for navigation apps neither of those matter. You save a lot of battery though and its easy to set up by just tapping a button on your tablet only.
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Bluetooth internet sharing is definitely not the ultimate solution. Many apps won't work with it. Prime examples: Pandora and TuneIn Radio. Also, nothing will download from the Play Store (at least apps).
You'll save a lot of battery on the phone, sure. When I was trying out bluetooth tether my N7 got prettyy hot, and was fine with Wifi sharing. Perhaps it was simply an app causing that, but I don't think so.
I just removed the radio cover, and placed the N7 in the hole.
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I'd do this, but I don't want to have my radio constantly in view at night. One of our cars was broken into and now I don't leave anything in view.
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I just removed the radio cover, and placed the N7 in the hole.
...and since I'm still a noob:
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I'd do this, but I don't want to have my radio constantly in view at night. One of our cars was broken into and now I don't leave anything in view.
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I'm still rocking the stock head unit; no one wants that.
I thought about trimming the extra plastic off the cover (just enough to fit) and set it back in place when I parked the car.
Depends on the Bluetooth setup. If you are not using Bluetooth to stream the sound, uncheck it in the Pandora settings and Pandora works great.
I download apps all day long using Bluetooth for my data. I find it easier then dealing with a hotspot. Battery life is significantly better for me to.
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fatttire said:
You might want to try Bluetooth internet sharing. Its honestly the most underrated feature of android >4.0. Sure, the range is 10-20ft, and the speed is limited to 2mbs, but in a car and for navigation apps neither of those matter. You save a lot of battery though and its easy to set up by just tapping a button on your tablet only.
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Does BT support multiple simultaneous pairings? I usually have my phone tied to the car via BT. If it can do that and data share, that'd be awesome. Well, maybe. Not sure if it'd help, but it'd be nice to know.
Charger
Have you gotten the charging cable installed?
Rough
Did you have to rough up the dash or anything for them to stick at all?
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Have you gotten the charging cable installed?
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Did you have to rough up the dash or anything for them to stick at all?
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If you were talking to me, yeah I did get the charging cable installed, and no I didn't have to rough it up at all. The tape that was with those clips was sufficient.
But now I took that all off. I just bought this iBolt windshield mount for my GS3. It's easier for me this way, because I don't have to setup tethering and charge two devices.
It was fun though while it lasted.
And it blocked my radio, so that got really annoying after a few days of not being able to switch XM channels.
Just wondering if there are HTC One users who wished they had bought an S4. Why?
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Just wondering if there are HTC One users who wished they had bought an S4. Why?
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Really? Another thread about s4? There are a few already please search. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41414616
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volk9029 said:
Really? Another thread about s4? There are a few already please search. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41414616
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I have. Bluetooth audio is distorted in my car with the HTC One. Really a pain in the butt since now I have to use the Aux cable and can't skip songs using the controls on my deck.
The S2, S3, and Note2 all worked fine with my car. :crying:
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I have. Bluetooth audio is distorted in my car with the HTC One. Really a pain in the butt since now I have to use the Aux cable and can't skip songs using the controls on my deck.
The S2, S3, and Note2 all worked fine with my car. :crying:
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Whompasaurus with the new stock kernel that fixes sensitivity is working fine with Bluetooth audio streaming. Been blasting since this morning
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Whompasaurus with the new stock kernel that fixes sensitivity is working fine with Bluetooth audio streaming. Been blasting since this morning
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Did Whompasaurus come with the kernel or did you flash it after the fact?
I may, because the phone tends to get "stuck" on 1X or 3G and refuse to go to 3G or 4G even if there is a strong signal available. I usually have to toggle data to fix it and it's getting annoying. Other phones, including the S4, do not seem to have this problem.
Apart from that the One is pretty much flawless, so I'm just waiting until the end of the 14 days to see if the irritation of constantly switching data off and on gets to me.
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Did Whompasaurus come with the kernel or did you flash it after the fact?
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Whomp comes with .7 stock as well as wolfpack. I flashed the newest stock, .10, after. Custom kernels have bluetooth issues
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Whomp comes with .7 stock as well as wolfpack. I flashed the newest stock, .10, after. Custom kernels have bluetooth issues
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Awesome! I'm running Viper right now. I'll trying flashing over that and see what happens!!
Not at all...this is actually the first phone I haven't had any issues with. Not even considering rooting right now just b/c everything works...HTC One ftw
Had the S4 for less then a week before I brought it back and exchanged it for the ONE. Best decision I have made during my 14 years with Sprint. Didn't like the feel or performance (in my area) of the S4 at all. Lots of reception issues, dropped calls etc. Plus the phone just felt "cheap"
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I may, because the phone tends to get "stuck" on 1X or 3G and refuse to go to 3G or 4G even if there is a strong signal available. I usually have to toggle data to fix it and it's getting annoying. Other phones, including the S4, do not seem to have this problem.
Apart from that the One is pretty much flawless, so I'm just waiting until the end of the 14 days to see if the irritation of constantly switching data off and on gets to me.
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I get this too, glad I'm not the only one. Bush league ****, I can't believe a problem like this got through HTC's QC.
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I may, because the phone tends to get "stuck" on 1X or 3G and refuse to go to 3G or 4G even if there is a strong signal available. I usually have to toggle data to fix it and it's getting annoying. Other phones, including the S4, do not seem to have this problem.
Apart from that the One is pretty much flawless, so I'm just waiting until the end of the 14 days to see if the irritation of constantly switching data off and on gets to me.
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Try updating your prl and profile I was stuck just one time and that did the trick this is a sprint issue not HTC
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Would never switch to the s4, I have used the s4 extensivly. I updated to viper 1.1.0 and no issues with the back and home button anymore, big thanks to viperboy for all his work. Also a huge factor for me is the front speakers, makes the whole phone experience that much better.
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I have both. Im using the s4 but still play with the htc one. I bought both off craigslist for a really good price. They are both amazing phones. I cant decide which to keeo. I love the sexy design of the htc one. The speakers are amazing and i love the music app. I really love fact it downloads the cover art automatically. Then the S4. I love the bigger screen. I love touchwiz. I love the fact it has more features. I looooove the meny button being stationary and not different places dependin on what app your using. The fact is there both amazing phones. I think samsung listened to the consumers complaints about the s3 and note 2 and did its best to put out a product wed all love. I think htc listened to the complaints about tue htc one and the one x and did there best. I lean towards the galaxy only bc all my tablets are samsung and my fiance has the s4 so im just more comftorable with touch wiz. But the htc is super quick very snappy if you know what i mean lol. Uuuughhhhhh which one do i keep!!!!! Lol
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Try updating your prl and profile I was stuck just one time and that did the trick this is a sprint issue not HTC
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Did both of those at least a dozen times, but the issues are still present. It may be a sprint problem, but it only affects the One. My old HTC Arrive did not have these issues, and neither do the s3 or s4.
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I have. Bluetooth audio is distorted in my car with the HTC One. Really a pain in the butt since now I have to use the Aux cable and can't skip songs using the controls on my deck.
The S2, S3, and Note2 all worked fine with my car. :crying:
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Try repairing at the longest possible distance while the car is running so it hunts for the best BT channel. Start far enough away so that it fails. Then get closer until it works.
Bluetooth works great for me, finally since it was awful on the EVO 4G LTE. Only problem is voice command prompt volume is too low.
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Try repairing at the longest possible distance while the car is running so it hunts for the best BT channel. Start far enough away so that it fails. Then get closer until it works.
Bluetooth works great for me, finally since it was awful on the EVO 4G LTE. Only problem is voice command prompt volume is too low.
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Huh.... I'll have to give this a shot.
Does any one know of any programs that monitor the Bluetooth connection so I can see if it changes channels or even something where I can force it to change?
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Did both of those at least a dozen times, but the issues are still present. It may be a sprint problem, but it only affects the One. My old HTC Arrive did not have these issues, and neither do the s3 or s4.
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I have been having the same issue with the LG Optimus G here in KC. It is a network issue. It is how the phone trades off between 3G and 4G. I will be on 3g and my wife is on 4g at the same time. There shouldn't be a difference between S4 and One. They have the same modem.
Already did and I'm happy
First one to 64GB on Sprint gets my business (for the S4, that means 64GB +64GB SD Card).
I couldn't find official confirmation of this, having kind of assumed it's included by default. After making some calls on the EE network today, to an iPhone 5 user, I noticed the audio wasn't sounding as good as it does when HD Voice (AMR-WB) is on.
Does the HTC One even support this? I've got a SIM Free One.
My incall experience is not that great . HD voice on my s3 was quality. This phone sucks a bit . It's the only thing that's bothering me with this phone
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My incall experience is not that great . HD voice on my s3 was quality. This phone sucks a bit . It's the only thing that's bothering me with this phone
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I tried the following, taken from another GS3 post about HD Voice / AMR-WB but it doesn't work:
You can check to see if AMR-WB is enabled by dialling: *#197328640#
And selecting option 8
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Any way I can find out if I need to mess around with the phone to get HD Voice working? Mine is SIM Free, so now I'm irritated if it's not enabled by default. It should be...
I haven't read anything on HD calling on the One, so I'm gonna assume it's not included.
The HTC One is also AMR-WB (Adaptive Multi Rate - Wideband) enabled, as expected with basically all the new flagship phones.
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as in the AnandTech review.
So it most definitely should be!
I've got a sim free One on 3UK, and calls to other 3UK handsets (a GS2 and an xperia T) have used HD voice. Sounds great compared to normal voices calls.
I would like to be able to do something along the lines of what's mentioned in this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=41831183&postcount=1
Anyone know a way?
Just got it and I am loving it.
Does anyone have any tips or secrets to share?
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Reading the Manual, you can use it as a laser pointer when doing power point presentations from your phone apparently.
Personally, I use it to take group photos and as a tv remote while my phone is charging.
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Reading the Manual, you can use it as a laser pointer when doing power point presentations from your phone apparently.
Personally, I use it to take group photos and as a tv remote while my phone is charging.
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I have read the manual, thanks. I didn't notice any secrets, hidden functions or tips in the massive 3 pages of info, hence my asking the forum.
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How much do they cost again? Is it worth it?
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How much do they cost again? Is it worth it?
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I picked up mine for $79.
So far it is awesome. Well worth it.
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I picked up mine for $79.
So far it is awesome. Well worth it.
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What do you use it the most for? I could see myself using something like it if I could text with it... But since that's obviously put of the question I'm not sure it brings that much to the table.
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When I am working it is hard to pull out a smartphone use it effectively. My hands are dirty and I am often up on a ladder.
With the mini+ I can make and answer calls, reply to texts, read texts etc...
I love that I can speed dial the same way I can on the phone. I added a few custom text messages.
I have used it to control Google Music etc.
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When I am working it is hard to pull out a smartphone use it effectively. My hands are dirty and I am often up on a ladder.
With the mini+ I can make and answer calls, reply to texts, read texts etc...
I love that I can speed dial the same way I can on the phone. I added a few custom text messages.
I have used it to control Google Music etc.
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So you have really just bought it as a work tool. I get that.
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vulcanvillalta said:
Maybe I've been living under a rock, but What exactly is this product that we are discussing? It looks like one of the phones we used back in the early 2000's...
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It's a bizarre product if you ask me. Essentially it's a Bluetooth remote for your phone if I understand correctly. Allows you to perform basic functions away from your actual phone.
I can only really see one viable usage for this and that's business users. If you're using your phone to project a slideshow or stream a video you can then use the mini to respond to calls and texts without interrupting.
Even still, I don't think it's really a great product for the everyday user, business or no business.
Screams gimmick.
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vulcanvillalta said:
Thanks for explaining. I agree, it seems like a strange product for $80ish. I mean, if you really need something like this, then by all means go for it, but I sometimes don't see the point of these flashy technologies.
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Indeed. I'd rather spend the money on the HTC power back myself. Or the boom box. I'd get more use out of those. Even the Fetch would be of more use to me then the Mini.
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HTC MIni+ for tablets
Whilst I got all HTC One models and this thing works well, Ultimately it could be a hot seller if it works with any android device. I've paired it with my Galaxy Note 8 3g, which has phone functionality but looks ridiculous if you use it directly as a phone. But it is severely limited. You can only pick up a call, but you can neither dial nor see anything on screen. With HTC phones, you can see who's calling, dial from phone history or through keypad etc. But nada on another device. This sucks. Does anybody know how to hack this to work with any android device. I'm sure if you know which files HTC is using in its system for all this, you can hack it like people have hacked Samsung Gear to pretty much work with any android
First, it is an overpriced nearly worthless accessory. Yes, if you want a 1999 candy bar phone, great. It also will use the laser when powered off & my dog likes to chase the red dot. However, it DOES NOT allow you to reply to text messages, not really. It lets you select pre-written messages to send, but you cannot compose on the fly. HTC also killed the 12 hr clock, in favor of 24 hr only. Whatever, not a big deal. It could be kind of useful, but the range on it really is atrocious. The degradation is nearly unbearable at 10 feet. So, why do I have this? One reason alone. It works perfectly to control Google Play Music which I use constantly in the car, of which I drive 50,000 to 60,000 miles annually.
Also, the ringtone on it is pitifully low, as is the vibration. But it makes a great remote in the car, albeit a bit expensive, controlling tracks, volume & play/pause.
I'd probably bite on this for $50. My m8 is going to be a DAP after I retire it because it is an excellent music player and has nice synergy with my C5D DAC/amp. Would be awesome to change tracks and do other stuff without having to turn screen on.
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Found service for HTC mini+. Can I edit for other phones?
GSLEON3 said:
First, it is an overpriced nearly worthless accessory. Yes, if you want a 1999 candy bar phone, great. It also will use the laser when powered off & my dog likes to chase the red dot. However, it DOES NOT allow you to reply to text messages, not really. It lets you select pre-written messages to send, but you cannot compose on the fly. HTC also killed the 12 hr clock, in favor of 24 hr only. Whatever, not a big deal. It could be kind of useful, but the range on it really is atrocious. The degradation is nearly unbearable at 10 feet. So, why do I have this? One reason alone. It works perfectly to control Google Play Music which I use constantly in the car, of which I drive 50,000 to 60,000 miles annually.
Also, the ringtone on it is pitifully low, as is the vibration. But it makes a great remote in the car, albeit a bit expensive, controlling tracks, volume & play/pause.
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I feel the same way.
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need help
idk why my htc mini+ cannot make calls anymore ? anyone having the same problem ?