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[Q] What are the pros?

Well.. My father bought me an HTC HD7 T-mobile and it's an amazing phone , except for some stuff, e.g.: you have to pay for the GOOD apps and games.. Here in my country, the dollar it's really expensive and I don't even know if the Marketplace it's available in my country.
My question is: what benefits you have if you unlock the device with Chevron.. (I know it allows you to install .XAP files), but you can find the apps in .XAP format for free or something like that?

lauticol said:
Well.. My father bought me an HTC HD7 T-mobile and it's an amazing phone , except for some stuff, e.g.: you have to pay for the GOOD apps and games.. Here in my country, the dollar it's really expensive and I don't even know if the Marketplace it's available in my country.
My question is: what benefits you have if you unlock the device with Chevron.. (I know it allows you to install .XAP files), but you can find the apps in .XAP format for free or something like that?
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Yes... XAP's are available via torrent sites & regular webpages... (Google, your best friend)

TEKHD said:
Yes... XAP's are available via torrent sites & regular webpages... (Google, your best friend)
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Thanks for the answer..
I have another question.. IF I unlock it, i will be able to install mango when released?

HTC HD7 100% brillian phone the best phone i have ever seen.
HTC HD7 WP7 lacks and very disapointed.. Doesnt give me any intertainment plesure out of the apps to beging with.
Its pretty much like having a nice beautiful phone with a dead screen nothing much to do. Simple

sandrax2020 said:
HTC HD7 100% brillian phone the best phone i have ever seen.
HTC HD7 WP7 lacks and very disapointed.. Doesnt give me any intertainment plesure out of the apps to beging with.
Its pretty much like having a nice beautiful phone with a dead screen nothing much to do. Simple
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Yes! WP7 needs to improve a lot.. I know it's really new, but I think they can, at least, put a flash browser, so you can watch videos online, etc..

lauticol said:
Thanks for the answer..
I have another question.. IF I unlock it, i will be able to install mango when released?
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Yes you can
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lauticol said:
Yes! WP7 needs to improve a lot.. I know it's really new, but I think they can, at least, put a flash browser, so you can watch videos online, etc..
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It will get flash some time within the next 6 months according to Adobe
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Still missing in mango!

Well we all are having few difficulties and wish list for after mango.
So if we add them here again in one place then DFT people can actually know whats the best thing people need badly right now.
for me these few are missing badly:
1) a full features google maps.
2)skype (for godsake atleast an app? IM just sucks after mango!)
3)wireless keyboard( bluetooth )
4) connect my laptop and phone via ad hoc network
5)find on page in IE9.
6)flash ( i dont think its gonna come)
7)a full features android i know is gonna come soon after awesome work of DFT guys but yet a time frame can be much more helpful.
8)If there are a bunch of developers want to make some windows phone games then let me know i am thinking to heed in that direction.
9)connect phone via HDMI cable to any Television screen ( i am on HD7)

i want outlook offline sync like with winmo 6.5

I wish everybody would get off the "I want Android" crap! Go get an HD2 if you can't live without Android! Why did u buy a WP7 if u are just an Android fanboy?
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jwalk74 said:
I wish everybody would get off the "I want Android" crap! Go get an HD2 if you can't live without Android! Why did u buy a WP7 if u are just an Android fanboy?
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hummm let me tell you why.
On the hardware part HD2 AND HD7 are similar but still there are some features and a kickass stand which makes HD7 a better choice.
WP7 is damn good but at the end its a new OS so it still lacks some of the basic features like skype and flash which are easily available in android.
so if you have the freedom to dual boot it the WP7 can work as primary and whenever you are going to get some things off the shelf you can switch to Android.
Build quality of HD2 is not upto the mark compared to the HD7.
So tell me one reason why android should not be there in a WP7 phone?

hardik_hrc said:
hummm let me tell you why.
On the hardware part HD2 AND HD7 are similar but still there are some features and a kickass stand which makes HD7 a better choice.
WP7 is damn good but at the end its a new OS so it still lacks some of the basic features like skype and flash which are easily available in android.
so if you have the freedom to dual boot it the WP7 can work as primary and whenever you are going to get some things off the shelf you can switch to Android.
Build quality of HD2 is not upto the mark compared to the HD7.
So tell me one reason why android should not be there in a WP7 phone?
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Android should not be on a WP7 phone as its a windows phone, if you want an android phone, just go and buy one, get a case with a kick stand on it and jobs done.
on another not, the google maps thing you mentioned, thats not down to microsoft, thats down to google not providing it. once again you could just get an android phone and be done with it.
I got both and have both as each have advantages over each other. my sim is generally in my android at the moment as it seems more logical, i can tether it to my windows phone and play my xbl games and download music and do what i want with my windows phone. and for the rare instances that i actually make a phone call, use my android handset.
oh and build quality, much better on hd2, made out of metal body rather than plastic, and better buttons too. not that the hd7 isnt bad but the hd2 was one of the best ive seen for a long time

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Android should not be on a WP7 phone as its a windows phone, if you want an android phone, just go and buy one, get a case with a kick stand on it and jobs done.
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to my knowledge you are using an HD2 with android build.
You are against porting android on a WP7 phone but at the end you are using android on a windows mobile.
if you wanted android why did you buy HD2 in the first place?
i think now you get my point that its always better to have choices.
See i dint start this thread for this android battle as i mentioned i started so that DFT guys know whats hot and they can work on that in the first place in their custom ROMs.
So if you want me to say android shouldnt be there OK YOU WIN!! but atleast stick to the topic.

hardik_hrc said:
it still lacks some of the basic features like skype and flash
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Since when are skype/flash support basic features of any phone?

whats the point of a smartphone if it cannot give me one complete on the Go web experience?
For current scenario Flash atleast for next few years is necessary for uninterrupted web experience.
and skype is ofcourse gonna be a basic function!
you not discussing about the 10$ phones so obviously you CANNOT list calculator and making call as basic function!!
and seems one controversy ends and the other starts!
I mentioned earlier this thread was started with intention to help DFT team to help understand user needs not to fight.
if you still wanna go on then send me a message and we fight on it instead of here.

hardik_hrc said:
Well we all are having few difficulties and wish list for after mango.
So if we add them here again in one place then DFT people can actually know whats the best thing people need badly right now.
for me these few are missing badly:
1) a full features google maps.
2)skype (for godsake atleast an app? IM just sucks after mango!)
3)wireless keyboard( bluetooth )
4) connect my laptop and phone via ad hoc network
5)find on page in IE9.
6)flash ( i dont think its gonna come)
7)a full features android i know is gonna come soon after awesome work of DFT guys but yet a time frame can be much more helpful.
8)If there are a bunch of developers want to make some windows phone games then let me know i am thinking to heed in that direction.
9)connect phone via HDMI cable to any Television screen ( i am on HD7)
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1] They seem to have made serious improvements on the Bing Maps so hopefully it will improve more and more once they integrate it with Nokia Maps or so I have heard.
2] Skype is definitely coming to WP7
Facebook built in Chat in Messaging App is super brilliant and so is local scout.
To be honest I can't decide whether to use my HD7 or SGS2 .. I seem to keep flipin between them all the time.
The only reason I favour the SGS2 is cause of the better camera and googleplus and of course the apps
Other not sure But I for one will definitely getting a Nokia Phone, cause I am sure Nokia Phones will Rock

hardik_hrc said:
Well we all are having few difficulties and wish list for after mango.
So if we add them here again in one place then DFT people can actually know whats the best thing people need badly right now.
for me these few are missing badly:
1) a full features google maps.
2)skype (for godsake atleast an app? IM just sucks after mango!)
3)wireless keyboard( bluetooth )
4) connect my laptop and phone via ad hoc network
5)find on page in IE9.
6)flash ( i dont think its gonna come)
7)a full features android i know is gonna come soon after awesome work of DFT guys but yet a time frame can be much more helpful.
8)If there are a bunch of developers want to make some windows phone games then let me know i am thinking to heed in that direction.
9)connect phone via HDMI cable to any Television screen ( i am on HD7)
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1. Once OVI Maps gets intergrated with Bing Maps you can keep Google Maps.
2. You do know that Microsoft owns Skype? Skype will be on Windows Phone. Oh, IM on mango is excellent.
3. What does this have to do with Mango?
4. In Mango, up to carrier to allow it.
5. Agreed and said to be coming.
6. HTML5 is the future. Screw flash.
7. again, what does this have to do with mango?
8. Plenty of good games on windows phone with more to come.
9. Will be a feature on some 2nd gen handsets.
'nuff said.

Flash player and file access questions...

I'm interested in the Lumia 920 and have an upgrade coming up from my GS2. However there are two things I need from a Mobile, Flash Player and direct file access to my phone. I want to be able to watch Sky F1 Live Stream coverage when I'm away and most Youtube videos still use Flash Player, trying to view Youtube on a non desktop version of the site is just painful. Using my friends iPhone made me realise just how much Flash Player is needed, which I never noticed until I didn't have it. I don't care about the haters saying it's crap, until it isn't used any more, it will be needed for me personally. Also again I don't want to have to use software to be able to drop files to and from my phone, I just want it to be like a Hard Drive on a PC when you plug it in.
Thanx.

WP will never support flash and WP8 does not support direct file access.

Windows phone not been rooted or jail broken or whatever you wanna call it yet? If not I wont bother, hate being told how to use my phone, why I don't like the iPhone.
I love how open Android is and it does everything I want but I just find the handsets to be horrible lol.
Surely someone will just release Flash for Windows Phone that you can install yourself?

Even android turned it's back on flash recently and adobe stopped developing mobile flash player so it's pretty much guaranteed that it won't come to WP. I personally wouldn't put my money on anyone developing a flash player for WP.
A lot of WP7 phones have gotten a jailbreak but since WP8 is based on a new kernel and will come with stuff like secure boot it should be quite tough to jailbreak it. We will just have to wait and see.
It seems like android is the only option for you if you really need the openness.

So guys are telling we can't access and use the internal sdcard as we want. Can we explore the files of the external sd from an file explorer app on the phone? Can we install apps from pc like we can done in android (adb install Facebook.apk) or directly from sdcard/extsdcard?Those are very important for me if I'm gonna buy a wp8 phone.

Venekor said:
Surely someone will just release Flash for Windows Phone that you can install yourself?
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Microsoft has the source code for Flash and is reportedly bundling it in IE10 for Windows RT.
http://www.winsupersite.com/article...-internet-explorer-10-ship-adobe-flash-143180
If I remember correctly, it is more limited and runs on white-listed sites for security reasons.
Presumably, MS could add it to WP8 too if they wanted.

ryude said:
WP8 does not support direct file access.
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Noone knows yet. I think that it will, because the leaked sdk have storage api.

Good news http://www.wpcentral.com/does-windows-phone-8-have-usb-mass-storage-support-course-it-does
This thread answered most of my questions

http://mynokiablog.com/2012/09/28/lumia-820-qa-your-questions-answered/ go to question about USB otg, it confirms file management.
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That's the 820... I don't get why that has a Micro SD slot and the 920 doesn't...
I dunno the whole thing smells like a half arsed attempt to me, I'll pass and stick with my GS2 and just wait for something perfect to come along.
Really give me the Lumia design with GS3 specs and Android and I'll be happy.

I guess the most accurate answer would be that WP8 does not support hot swapping - you can't remove the card while the phone is still powered on. For the Lumia 820 the SD-Card can only be removed if you remove the battery first. Given that the 920 has a fixed battery and a Unibody Design this would not be easily enforcible. That's just a theory though.

[Q] WP8 Store and Game

Debating on going from my SGS3 to Nokia Lumia 920 but am worried about the microsoft market place.
Is there much choice available on the WP8 store?
Does anyone know if the game 'life is magic' will be on WP8 store (available on ios and droid but cannot see on WP8?
Can the lumia play most video formats or does WP8 still require all data to be pushed/converted via zune still?
If the lumia cannot play these is there an application available for WP8 that allows WP8 devices to use different formats/codecs?
As you may guess i have not used a WP7 or WP8 device before but am getting over my phobia of how ugly the UI is to me and want to try one.

This is the windows 8 section, not the windows phone 8 section. The 2 are not the same thing.

Crap it! Sorry thought i had put in the right place, i should have read it properly!!!

SixSixSevenSeven said:
This is the windows 8 section, not the windows phone 8 section. The 2 are not the same thing.
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Ah, this IS Windows Phone 8 section. This is "Windows Phone 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting". Why did you say this?

LiFePo4 said:
Ah, this IS Windows Phone 8 section. This is "Windows Phone 8 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting". Why did you say this?
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I was just wondering that myself, even had to double check! Lol
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Enough with the drama, the thread was probably moved...

1) Unfortunately, it's near empty compared to iOS/android.
2) Only authors knows. Currently where are no news about WP8 port.
3) It supports mp4/wmv etc, you can download movie to phone and watch it. Third-party players can be installed for not-so-wildspread formats like .mkv
4) Yes, like "Yxplayer". it's commercial, but price is like 3-4$ .
5) My personal opinion - not a good idea. I have switched from Galaxy Note to Nokia 620 just to test new OS. Android/iOS are better right now.
kil43 said:
Debating on going from my SGS3 to Nokia Lumia 920 but am worried about the microsoft market place.
1) Is there much choice available on the WP8 store?
2) Does anyone know if the game 'life is magic' will be on WP8 store (available on ios and droid but cannot see on WP8?
3) Can the lumia play most video formats or does WP8 still require all data to be pushed/converted via zune still?
4) If the lumia cannot play these is there an application available for WP8 that allows WP8 devices to use different formats/codecs?
5) As you may guess i have not used a WP7 or WP8 device before but am getting over my phobia of how ugly the UI is to me and want to try one.
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eyeofhell said:
1) Unfortunately, it's near empty compared to iOS/android.
2) Only authors knows. Currently where are no news about WP8 port.
3) It supports mp4/wmv etc, you can download movie to phone and watch it. Third-party players can be installed for not-so-wildspread formats like .mkv
4) Yes, like "Yxplayer". it's commercial, but price is like 3-4$ .
5) My personal opinion - not a good idea. I have switched from Galaxy Note to Nokia 620 just to test new OS. Android/iOS are better right now.
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Excellent, thanks for the honest response. Think i may hold off for either the new nokia with xenon flash or hold off still until ubuntu raises it's head.

I have a Note 2 as my main phone and 620 as a secondary. IMHO, the 620 works extremely well as a secondary phone. The 920 is simply too expensive for such a role. To be honest, the WP8 is simply too raw to be a main OS. Too many missing apps and fundamental OS features.
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Root on Nokia 8 Sirocco?

Hey all, been dragging my feet getting a new phone... I want root and modern ATT & Verizon devices just dont support that, also trying to avoid googs. Have fond memories of the old nokia's and am looking to give their modern phones a try since windows mobile failed and they moved to android (googs I know, what are ya gonna do). Has anyone had luck getting root on Sirocco? Being able to install a firewall is a must for any new phone I purchase. Am hoping root is a reality. If no, how bout the Nokia 7 Plus? Thanks all

chrismec said:
Hey all, been dragging my feet getting a new phone... I want root and modern ATT & Verizon devices just dont support that, also trying to avoid googs. Have fond memories of the old nokia's and am looking to give their modern phones a try since windows mobile failed and they moved to android (googs I know, what are ya gonna do). Has anyone had luck getting root on Sirocco? Being able to install a firewall is a must for any new phone I purchase. Am hoping root is a reality. If no, how bout the Nokia 7 Plus? Thanks all
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I don't know about root but have you tried the application called "no root firewall"? It might help you to control what you wanted