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[General Topics] iamhiguma:
Hi everybody.

this is my first post here, I hope the place is right for this post.

my problem: I want to replace my OLD smartphone TREO PRO WM6.1 with a new one, but I cannot find a model / OS that can do the same things as good as my current phone. So I may end up keweping the current one, until something better (for me) comes out.

I use my TREO PRO WM6.1 essentially for:

1) keeping my calendar events and contacts always up-to-date on my smartphone,

my office PC and my home PC.

2) make phone calls (also using kar bluetooth kit) and send messages (SMS)

3) keep a number of documents (files) always sincronized on my SD, my office PC and my home PC

4) read and edit Office files, even pasword protected ones on the smartphone when not at home or in the office.

5) off line navigation with TomTom (often abroad, cannot afford to use roaming

6) some browsing and e-mail (not push) by WIFI only

7) sometimes listening to some MP3 music

All the solutions now on the market have very good points but none fits 100% to my needs.

iPhone4: I would need to cut or change the SIM, to make it "MINI", and I cannot, as it it a company SIM and I am not allowed to do this.

Android: from what I have found on XDA, it does not sync very well with outlook via USB (I cannot use google, as my company does not allow to send data to the "clouds" for security reasons) and it's calendar app does not store (or show) events happening 45 days further than today. My calendar is full of recurring and events planned long before. Also, no TomTom for Android (at least as of now, although there are rumours about it coming...)

WinPhone7: it is even more "cloud" dependent than Android, and it looks like TomTom will never be there for it.

Blackberry: as I do not use push mail and do not want to be always connected (often abroad), I do not think this platform is the right one for me.

Has anybody any suggestion for what could be my best option, instead of keeping my Treo Pro with WM6.1 ? I confess, I have not looked at the Nokia world......

Thanks for helping me by sharing your ideas and opinions on the subject.
[General Topics] vnvman:
Well android phones are good all-arounders, but by they way you put it i'd recommend a blackberry: it's good for syncing data and has pretty much all of the basic things you're asking.

I actually can't see what you mean when you say you can't get one because you "don't wanna be always connected": actually there isn't a single phone out there forcing you to connect to whatever if you don't want to, and bb is no exception, so you don't have to worry. Tomtom isn't available for blackberries, but there's a lot of other programs which are on par with it: garmin mobile, wayfinder, and even nav4all which is free. Also, coming from a treo i guess bb form factor should appeal you too...i suggest you to wait for the new bold 9900 (hopefully out in a couple months), which is a nice phone imho. After a year and a half with a full touch screen android i really miss that awesome bb keyboard, and i'm actually looking forward to get one as soon as it comes out.

Ofc the geeks and fanboys here will go like "aw noez, dun get ztupid rim phones, they are outdated and suxxor lalalal, get android!!1", but to be honest this one seems to a much better option for an user with your needs. Just my 2 cents...
[General Topics] iamhiguma:
thanks, anzi grazie.

well, the problem of the BB is that it is very similar to my Treo pro, almost identical for size, keyboard and functionality (remember, I do not use push mail), and it will not run TomTom..... so why change the Pro with a BB ?

My idea is to change the Pro in order to have a larger screen, that can work landscape also.... OK, there is one BB model with a big screen, but if I do not use push mail, is it really worth taking a BB ? Maybe i am biased here, thinking that BB without using push mail is a waste of money.....I will give BB a better look anyway.
[General Topics] GnatGoSplat:
If the ONLY reason you don't want an iPhone 4 is because you have to cut the SIM, then you can always get the 3GS. It will be able to run even iOS 5 and you don't have to cut the SIM. Obviously, it's slower than the iPhone 4, but it does have a Cortex A8 based CPU so even at 600MHz, it's pretty decent. Other than slower CPU, other differences over the iPhone 4 is it has a lower resolution screen, 3.2MP camera, and no flash. The low res screen makes the 3GS look dated, but it's the same size as the iPhone 4 and displays the exact same thing so no information lost, it just doesn't look as sharp.

Have you researched HTC's proprietary Outlook sync for Android? I'm not sure if it's better than what you've read about, but I know HTC does have its own. You should be able to use it if you buy an HTC Android phone. If that doesn't work for you, could you do an Exchange Server sync? If you use Outlook because your company uses Exchange Server, then Android can sync to it directly. For me, it works well in both HTC and stock Android flavors. They've quoted Corinne Vigreux, the managing director of TomTom, as saying TomTom for Android will be "released soon", so I think it's definitely coming. It would be silly not to make it available for the #1 most popular smartphone platform.

WP7 - No, earlier this year TomTom said they won't be making a WP7 version. WP7 is a nice OS, but it just has too few users right now.

Can't comment on BB, never had a modern one.

Nokia - well, Symbian is on the way out as Nokia will be switching to WP7. I don't see the point of going to a dying OS.

So, I think either iPhone 3GS or Android. Definitely Android if you want something more modern. The iPhone 3GS with its low res screen especially, feels a bit dated compared to a modern device with WVGA or higher res screen.
[General Topics] iamhiguma:
@GnatGoSplat: thanks

well, yes. The problem with iPhone 4 is the micro SIM. It has TomTom, it syncs Outlook via iTunes (I just have to figure out if it can do this on two PCs, home and work or only one pairing is allowed), it has DocsToGo for editing Office files, a good big display.... 3G could be a reasonable alternative, but as I change phone every three / four years I would like to get the latest, when I do the change...

I will ask Vodafone and my company if i can get a "micro" copy of my SIM, so that I can use the iPhone 4 without damaging the original one. Who knows ?

Android... the new dual core Samsung Galaxy S II or LG Dual look very nice only they will not do their job for me... too bad hardware and software companies have tuned up with carriers to have users "on line 24/7" spending money for data connections (flat or whatever) and sending them all their private data and files in the couds....

I really wish the "ole good PALM OS" was still here with us !
[General Topics] ewitte:
We are on AT&T and even for my company phone walking into the store they will replace my SIM without any questions. They will do whatever you want as long as your not changing anything on the contract.
[General Topics] GnatGoSplat:
I'm sure you can get a Micro SIM from Vodafone. Even if not, you can probably buy a new Micro SIM from eBay and have Vodafone switch to that SIM and then switch back to the old one if for some reason you have to return the SIM to your employer.

But if you can't, be sure if you get an older iPhone to get the 3GS. The S is important, because the really old iPhone 3G can't upgrade past iOS 4.2.1 and is much, much slower. Huge difference between 3G and 3GS.

Android also has DocsToGo and many, many other apps to work with Office files. You don't need to be online 24/7 with Android, it will work without the cloud. You can even install Droidwall, a very good app that will let you choose which programs are allowed to use mobile data. For example, I let my Android phone have full data access on Wifi, but only the web browser is allowed to use mobile data. You can turn off mobile data entirely with no problems if you wish.

Palm OS? But your old Palm Treo doesn't even run Palm OS! You could always try a modern Palm phone using WebOS, but I've never had one so I don't know much about those at all.
[General Topics] iamhiguma:
Many thanks for the hint. I'll try to have the sim and look over the 3gS if not.

True, but looking around the web I found all and the contrary of all about Android and sync with Outlook / Office via USB.... And, I would like to sync two PCs witht he same device... I still am a little skeptical.

OK for DocsToGo, this is what I will buy if I decide for an Android, as it also is the only app that handles password protected files on the device.....

my reference to PalmOS was just because, after my Motorola StaRTAC, I had a Treo 90, a Treo 180, a Treo 650 and really loved them for what they could do at their time. Way ahead of other devices and OS !!!!
[General Topics] rogier666:
DroidWall leaks when you boot your phone, and with all those restrictions from the OP's company I'm pretty sure that rooting Android to use DroidWall is not an option.

Apps like APNdroid, Quick Settings and Widgetsoid are much better at keeping your phone offline. Nothing gets past a renamed APN.

If the OP can get Outlook syncing working then Android will fit the bill. There are plenty of calendar apps out there, so there must be one that does the job.
[General Topics] Matt_Williams:
I still remember my old Nokia 6510 - nothing could beat the battery life in that one. Sometimes I could get even one week of battery life.

I think smartphone creators should think about extending battery life so it would last at least 3 days with very heavy usage.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] Cambxo:
hey..I just recently got the tablet im loving it so far. But im debating if i should get a screen protector or not. Just wondering what are your guys opinion if its necessary to get one.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] blue13x:
I didn't....the gorilla glass is pretty strong and for other cases you use well...a case.
[Galaxy Tab 10.1 General] davehries:
I am interested in this as well.
[Wildfire Themes and Apps] djpry:
well bumped in2 this old game "ASPHALT 3 hD demo"....it runs quite well on wildfire.....just enable

Jit

overclocked cpu @ 614+ mhZ

if you wanna play online or download more cars you must buy a licence...but i guess demo is enough to test the capability of wildfires graphics

njoy:D
[Wildfire Themes and Apps] Hooda_mask:
Its Very Awesome

thxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Bro
[Wildfire Themes and Apps] WillKennerley:
I'm downloading this now, it looks half decent from screenshots I just googled.

Will report back with better results.
[Wildfire Themes and Apps] djpry:
well it would be gr8 if you can upload sum screen shots...i lack a decent screenshot tool so couldn't upload them....

n suggest a screenshot tool
[Wildfire Themes and Apps] WillKennerley:
I meant that I google image searched the game and it came up with these: link

I do not have a screenshot tool but there's a few on the market I expect.
[XPERIA X10 Themes and Apps] machhho:
I'm looking for this app Hello! Messenger for Android if any one has the link for download, please post

thanks
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xinfinityoO:
Any one getting samsung apps update on their phone

when i try installing it.. fails.. any suggestions..i tried clearing cache and deleteing data and also unistalling previous updates.. still no go
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sp1tfire:
What kind of updates ? Are you referring to the Samsung Apps aplication or to a certain app inside the Samsung Apps ? I updated my Samsung Apps with no problems first time when i logged into it when i bought the phone.

Edit: Yeah, i got it just now. From 2.5.039, i updated to 2.6.018 with no problems. Downloaded the 3.9 MB and installed it easily.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xinfinityoO:
Samsung Apps Aplication.. When i start it it downloads UNAService Update but fails to install it

I am on VR 1.4 rom
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sp1tfire:
Yeah, first you get UNAService.Worked for me, i'm on Vodafone branded KE5, no root. Try through wi-fi or through phone's data connection if you tried through wi-fi already.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] safeelhd2:
Might be affected by custom rom or root.

I have rooted GS2 with Lite'ning ROM and mine failed on the UNAService just now. I will try via wifi at home later.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xinfinityoO:
tried on wifi ..didnt work..will try on data now..could be due to custom rom ?? :(
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sp1tfire:
Hmm, might be cause of a process you froze ? Looks like that UNAS thing updated com.sec.android.app.samsung.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xinfinityoO:
everything defrost..tried on wifi/data..still no g0
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RRibeiro:
I had that problem and to do the update I did the following:

1 - made the update and Samsung apps updated without problems but UNAService failed to install

2 - made a backup of com.sec.android.app.samsungapps.una with Titanium backup

3 - deleted the file com.sec.android.app.samsungapps.una with Titanium backup

4 - restarted Samsung apps, and its working fine and updated to latest version

I hope it helps.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sedinix:
Hi after delete file using titanium backup samsung apps work but dont want to update :/ can you paste here your una file ? I have una 2.0.9
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] prodygee:
I thought they updated these through the roms only. Who uses the crap anyways.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] luca_mart:
I have the same problema on VR 2.0
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xinfinityoO:
i have found out through testing that this problem occurs when using custom roms.. using stock + root has no problems..

samsung apps comes handy when samsung releases firmwares for cameras, etc or minor updates..also some premium/paid apps are at times available for free ..so i wudnt say its that much of a crap..
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dmillen84:
UNAService not installing on S2 GT-I9100

Hi guys,

I've just purchased the Samsung S ii (i9100) and I'm trying to open Samsung Apps. Just to make things clear, I have the manufactures ROM without root.

Upon opening Samsung Apps, it tries to update (version on the phone is 2.5.024). It firstly downloads the UNAService and tries to install. It then complains "Application not installed". I press done and it downloads and installs the "Samsung Apps" update "successfully" (to 2.6.114).

Now when I open "Samsung Apps" it says it needs to update. So i press of and for a split second it starts the UNAService download then it all shuts and I'm back at my home screen. Nothing I can do...

If anyone can help me as to why this isn't working on a stock S2 without root... Seems like it should be the most likely scenario for manufacturers software...

Thanks in advance for any info
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xinfinityoO:
try going to manage applications and try clearing the cache for samsung apps
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dmillen84:
Tried again... even uninstalled the update too... but to no avail... thanks.
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dmillen84:
I just realized that it could be because I have the "Chinese" version of the phone... Has anyone else had this problem? its still on 2.3.3...

Please help me...
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dmillen84:
Anyone?
[Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dmillen84:
Still having problem... does anybody know?
[Galaxy S II General] daivik:
Okay, so I need to be able to help a friend out and I was wondering if there was an app,that allowed me to control his phone, as TeamViewer allows one PC to control another PC.

IS THERE ONE?

There's lazyDroid, but I want full access (as if my friend's phone was right infront of me), not just access to files (becasue I'm going to be going into settings and all that shizz)

We both have GS2s, also we won't be on the same wifi. So it'll need to connect through the internet.

I've done some Googling, but it wasn't very productive.

Any help's greatly appreciated! :)
[Galaxy S II Themes and Apps] rab1412000:
ive tried to use the driver mode to speak my sms'es and i only get the name or number of the sender but i dont get the message spoken.

i tried it with both pico and samsung tts and i get the same result. also they dont read me or notify me of emails.
[Nexus One General] shibli:
Hi all,

If I was to buy a nexus one from EBAY or Gum Tree and the the phone is subsquently blocked i.e. IMIE due to the seller claiming on his insurance is the phone useles or can it be reflashed with any of the ROMS and then work ?

I am thinking of buying a phone like this but concerned of the risk of buyer phones from private sellers.

TIA
[Nexus One General] Jack_R1:
IMEI is constant and doesn't depend on ROM. Flashing ROMs won't help.
[Galaxy S II General] Ariozo:
Anyone else have problems with it takes litle long for the sensor to show phone again after have talk? Mine is quite slow when i talk and say i have to use the pad as i talk then it tskes seconds for it to show.

Sent from my GT-I9100
[Galaxy S II General] gnan10:
yes it happens on mine too.......i think all devices have same problem
[Galaxy S II General] bcam117:
the sensor isn't actually slow it samples at a quite fast rate compared to other sensors. I think it's a software bug.
[Galaxy S II General] mljjlm:
Why is a 0.5-second delay a problem? I like that I actually have to look at the phone before I press some weird on-screen setting that I don't know ;)
[Galaxy S II General] Amenothes:
I hope someone would find a fix for this, I come from an iPhone and the sensor was way more sensitive.

However, for me, it's not a major issue.
[Galaxy S II General] intruda119:
Yeah I'm constantly getting hung up on by iphone users, its way to sensitive.
[Galaxy S II General] vinaymieux:
i think so too. it is definitely a software bug.

i hate it so much.. when i get an unwanted call (or any other)> i answer> realize it is useless> and want to just hang up> but when i remove the phone from my face it doesn't wake up at all... for me to disconnect the phone, i have to manually wake up the screen with home or power button and then press the End Call key!!!!!!!!!!

FRUSTRATING! I hope there is a fix soon!
[Galaxy S II General] khal_nayak:
same here, too slow to wake atleast i find it slow compared to the iphone 3g i used till date
[Galaxy S II General] bruflot:
You know, Samsung probably made it like this on purpose..
[Galaxy S II General] khal_nayak:
probably but there needs to be a way to fix it
[Galaxy S II General] xakarix84:
i have few seconds delay, so i have to hint people nearby don't talk anything yet before it really hang up, as annoying as the wake up lag i have to wait few seconds just to see the clock.
[Galaxy S II General] Dr.Sid:
Imho it's a feature, not a bug. If the sensor is too sensitive, it turns the screen on even with slight movements of the phone during the call. HD2 had exactly this problem, and I hanged up the call with my ear several times. So I'm actually happy that SGS2 waits a bit longer to clear things up.

Also if you just want to hang up, you can use power button for that (without turning the phone off), there is a setting for it in well .. settings.
[Galaxy S II General] androidkid311:
Yuuuuup definately a problem! No one cant say otherwise. Annoying as well :-@.

Sent from my porn shoot using GT-I9100.
[Galaxy S II General] EarlZ:
Sensor sampling is faster but delay on the tilting is there for obvious reasons.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Beno95:
I dropped my phone yesterday and scratched the chrome bezel that goes around the from of the phone. Where can I get a replacement part or is there any way to repair it?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] g.sembhi:
your best bet is to just put a cover on it, its not easy to change, this cover is good, it covers the bezel

http://www.daydeal.com/product.php?productid=45703&cat=5483

or get an otterbox which is more expensive

http://www.daydeal.com/product.php?productid=50482&cat=5483
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jager555:
Or the body glove
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] Beno95:
Is there any site i could get the part from? I've changed the housing on my HTC Hero from sprint many of times how much harder could it be?
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jdubb1106:
dont really know all i can say is try and google it, or you could put a case on it
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] mbernusg:
Someone put up a tutorial a while back to flat black it out.. it was some black magic though idk how he did it lol but stealthy looking

sent from my real Gs move in silence like lasagna
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] jager555:
o man. that would be awesome. im going to search for it now. lol
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] bkoon1218:
This sounds like a CRAZY idea, but I build plastic models, so this might actually work.

Maybe you can try masking off everything on your phone except for the bezel then sand it down til all the chrome is gone (low grit to higher grit for a smooth finish). After cleaning all of it up, use any color spray paint you want to repaint the bezel. You might need primer for it, depending on what kind of paint you use. Maybe topcoat it as well to protect the paint. Just make sure you spray in very light coats and it shouldn't run underneath the masking tape. :P

Obviously, this will take a lot of work, but that's the only thing I can think of if you can't find spare parts.

Also, the person mbernusg mentioned in his post might've done something similar. Just a random guess though.
[Samsung Galaxy S (4G Model)] kbal:
Hi,

this is the only thing I could find about bezel replacing:

http://www.freneticrapport.com/2011/05/samsung-gt-i9000-galaxy-s-touch-screen.html

NOTE: HE KILLED THE SCREEN, but I believe it could be done successfully!