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[One (M9) General] th3:
I do well with 1GB, I feel [emoji13]

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[One (M9) General] EddyOS:
I prefer to have unlimited data (I'm with Three). Not because I always rape the mobile data (usually average 5GB a month) but so I have the freedom to not worry about it
[One (M9) General] Adam182:
I must admit on my last contract i never came anywhere close to 5gb but the freedom of unlimited gave me peace of mind.

Its just a shame providers realised no one really cared for texts anymore (even calls for that matter) so they had to start shafting us for data instead - Adam
[One (M9) General] EddyOS:
Amen! If the phones weren't so much I'd just stick with SIM-only deals and buy them outright but lately I've not been able to afford them. The Nexus range made it easier to do this

Upgrade is in July so will see what Three will offer to keep me. Don't fancy paying near £40 a month for a deal I'm paying less for at present...
[One (M9) General] jonnywright:
Anyone heard details on when they will receive their handset? My order is still showing "awaiting stock" with an est. delivery date of 31st March.

I'm UK btw
[One (M9) General] Adam182:
Same here, 31st, Awaiting Stock, Mobilephonesdirect (UK) - Adam
[One (M9) General] jonnywright:
Also from MPD (thanks to you!)
[One (M9) General] Jonnyn93:
Great (sort of) off contract deal for an M9 (UK ONLY)

I like many others on this forum are looking for a great M9 deal. But I dont want to get roped into another contract.

O2 currently have a deal for £48 per month with £9.99 upfront.

Heres the catch, their total amount payable for device is £489.99, their standard price is £609. Get the contract and immediately pay off the phone price, then cancel your airtime (you can do this with the O2 refresh thing)

O2 rep confirms. I also understand they are giving away a free fitbit, which you could probs sell and bring the price closer to £400. O2 will also unlock the phone for free, and you can flash a sim free RUU.

PROFITEROLES!

Hope this helps someone, its what I'm going to be doing!
[One (M9) General] Adam182:
Sounds like a nice little deal for those not wanting a contract, the "PROFITEROLES" made me laugh i cant believe i havn't thought of using that one before haha - Adam
[One (M9) General] th3:
Not getting you there...

9.99 upfront + 48pm for 24 months?

That's over £1160.. what am I missing? [emoji5]

If you cancel a contract early, you still have to pay the full amount off.

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[One (M9) General] jonnywright:
Not with O2 Refresh. You have 2 x direct debits, one for the handset and one for the tariff. You can cancel at any time and only pay off the handset, the remaining cost of the tariff is waived.

Eg, 24m contract at £43pm

£20pm for phone

£23pm for tariff

To end contract you would only need to pay 24 x £20. (figures are fictional, jist made up for this example) so get the handset for 24 x £20 which would be £480

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[One (M9) General] Jonnyn93:
You're exactly right sir, the phone cost is £20 X 24 months, last time I did this with an xperia Z3, cancelled it the next day, didn't even get charged a penny more than the phone price. Some how I don't understand how O2 come out on top of this deal, giving away free fitbit charge bands too!

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Aye, its an excellent deal for what could potentially be a sim free phone after you get it unlocked and flash the EU RUU. I've already ordered mine :) Cant wait
[One (M9) General] th3:
Ahh, cool. Now I get it ?

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[One (M9) General] Adam182:
Anyone put off going through with their pre-order after seeing the recent reviews?

I still cannot wait to receive my device, its gonna be awesome - Adam
[One (M9) General] Rage1ofakind:
A bit disappointed, yes. But not put off. As I'm upgrading from the M7. The M9 is an amazing upgrade.
[One (M9) General] smudgelab:
I'm definitely more cautious and usually am a day 1 adopter. As it happens, one of the contracts I run is due for renewal a week after release so plenty of time to see how you guys get on with it. In all honesty, I've not seen much yet which I can't believe can't be fixed via software tweaks / optimisation. I nearly started considering Samsung S6 (after literally years with HTCs) but touchwiz - nope, no micro sd slot - nope, dull design - yep, no boomsound - nope. Similar with latest Iphone, excellent point n shoot camera, really lovely screen but we use iphones at work and I hate the apple "system" so again, nope. SONY Z4 - don't want to wait that long and don't really like the dull design of the Z3 (again, great camera though) and G4, don't know anything about it yet... So this year, it's a real compromise, M9 is not making me rush out to get it but somehow, it still just seems to have most of what I want from a phone so in general, looking forward to it but with caution not excitement for once this year... (I'll be going for that 4GB / unltd mins / texts contract too (to keep my reply "on topic"), cheers for the heads up on that one :).
[One (M9) General] th3:
I'm badly put off, even though I'm also usually a day 1 adopter.

But I'll still test it. I just keep hearing these voices "it can't be that bad?!?"
[One (M9) General] Kukubski:
I think the reviews don't sound enthusiastic as the design has not been changed dramatically and other changes have been small.

Want to see the screen with my own eyes.
[One (M9) General] Rage1ofakind:
I've seen it, and it's great. Was impressed :). Going to use it again tomorrow
[One (M9) General] th3:
Same here.

I refused a review phone2 week back because I dislike talking about pre-production or pre-shipment hardware/software. You can't beat off the shelf :)
[One (M9) General] jah:
I want check it myself. Many sites are less objective now than before. Ordering online gives you 14 days to return.
[One (M9) General] ste1164:
Best place to pre-order although its £579.99 is amazon because of the 30 day refund window. Then you can return the device and buy it cheaper elsewhere if you wish to keep it :)
[One (M9) General] th3:
That's where I ordered mine from [emoji4]

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[One (M9) General] vizzy:
That price before VAT ha, if only.
[One (M9) General] targett:
Mine arrives tomorrow! Got an email from CPW today ??

Shame I've got to go to work tomorrow, wish I could stay at home waiting for it!
[One (M9) General] jah:
Same here ordered from mobiles.co.uk
[One (M9) General] Seanie280672:
1gb probably wouldnt cover my blinkfeed auto updates, weather a location updates and email syncs per month :D

+1 Im with Virgin Mobile, unlimited everything, same reasons as you, plus I get free 0800/0845 etc etc calls included in my unlimited mins.

the heat issues are seriously putting me off this phone though, may hold out for the next one and just pick up a cheap M8 for now, now the M9 is released, there will be plenty of M8's going cheap on ebay.
[One (M9) General] th3:
O2 has them numbers free too!

The overheating is fixed with the new firmware.

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[One (M9) General] vRS Carl:
Mine is on it's way and I'll have it tomorrow. Got through Carphone Warehouse.

Pic below as some seemed to doubt I was receiving it. Pic is cropped just to hide the order details.
[One (M9) General] vizzy:
I got the exact same :) but I'm also at work, hopefully I can go fetch it Saturday. Will DPD just send it to the local post office ? Or one of those reorganise the delivery ?
[One (M9) General] vRS Carl:
Fortunately my wife is due to give birth in a few days so she will be at home for mine.

You can change the delivery day. Either from the Email or the text you will receive tomorrow. Otherwise I think they attempt to re-deliver.
[One (M9) General] th3:
Best of luck with that :)

Was a huge event in my life

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[One (M9) General] vRS Carl:
Thank you.

It's the second one. But agree it's a huge event. :)
[One (M9) General] davidtm0:
Congrats, and good luck! Remember, if you go for a third, you'll have to switch to zone defense! ;)

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Yes, I downgraded. :D
[One (M9) General] vizzy:
Just had an email from mobiles.co.uk that my phone is now being dispatched on the 8th April. I knew it was too good to be true ha, my m7 got delayed all the way till beginning of May bank holiday !
[One (M9) General] vRS Carl:
I best not get any emails like that!
[One (M9) General] ducey:
I've had the same email now after getting the text saying it'll be delivered today. Frustrating now.
[One (M9) General] vRS Carl:
Just checked my DPD tracking and they picked up the package yesterday and it's currently at my nearest depot for delivery. Not got my 1hr time slot yet though. :)
[One (M9) General] ducey:
Just had the text through about deluvwry and it's at my local depot too. It's a strange system that doesn't seem to know what's going on!
[One (M9) General] vRS Carl:
My emails came from DPD and Carphone Warehouse. Not had a text or email yet about delivery. But I don't normally get those until around 0900 whenever I've had something from DPD in the past.
[One (M9) General] vizzy:
I guess they only got a limited amount if stock and it goes on the basis of when you ordered then. As yesterday there site did say sold out - HTC One m9 grey I ordered.
[One (M9) General] vRS Carl:
I'm hoping mine is on route as CPW normally don't email until it is dispatched. Will see in about an hour if I have been given my 1hr slot.
[One (M9) General] vizzy:
The plot thickens. I just had a text saying it WILL be delivered today between 12-2 so who knows!
[One (M9) General] vRS Carl:
I've just had a text and email saying mine is between 1253-1353 :)

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On the DPD tracking too. So that will ding dang do for me. :)
[One (M9) General] combat goofwing:
Any one looking for deals a practice I use is avoid the general sales people on the phone.I got straight to asking for the PAC to leave to another network.This means you get to speak to people who have the authority to offer the best deals,works every time .Git my M7 free unlimited everything including data for £27 a month (3G not 4G)

Did similar for the daughters desire Eye and wife upgrade from one X works every time
[One (M9) General] Kukubski:
Guys who received your delivery confirmations from DPD from today please keep us posted. If you get the phone delivered, share the photos.
[One (M9) General] ducey:
Just had delivery confirmation for 10.30 - 11.30. Glad I changed my order to mobiles.co.uk!
[One (M9) General] Adam182:
Haha yeah, here's my situation, haven't heard a peep from MobilePhonesDirect - Adam

I had the exact same M7 deal with an extra £9 loyalty discount making it less than £20 a month.

You'll be lucky to pull it off now though, things have changed they wouldn't budge at all for me and they stopped my loyalty discount because "they don't do it anymore" - Adam
[One (M9) General] jah:
You'll beat me, mine arriving after 1430
[One (M9) General] J10BLN:
So excited for you guys!

Please keep us posted on your personal reviews.

Secondly, if I go to a Carphone Warehouse today, will they have one for me to try yet?
[One (M9) General] jonnywright:
Likewise, nothing from MPD

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[One (M9) General] vRS Carl:
It may arrive first. But I won't be home from work until later this evening.
[One (M9) General] th3:
...

Hehehe [emoji16]

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[One (M9) General] Rage1ofakind:
Nice! Good to see it will be arriving early. My M9 will be delivered to the store. So I will check with CPW today to see what my delivery status is.
[One (M9) General] Xero Xenith:
Mine just arrived :D

Ordered from mobiles.co.uk last Saturday, got a message yesterday saying "good news! It's coming early!". And it did, lovely DPD man dropped it off today :)

Haven't activated the SIM yet as I'd like to play with it before I decide whether to keep it. So far though I've had a little play and it's looking like a neat phone!

edit: picture uploaded as proof, is that what you meant by "share pics"? Or I could try and take the camera outside later when it's charged?
[One (M9) General] theguitarman94:
Same mate, Tuesday is the expected date but I reckon we'll be waiting longer as I think Tuesday is the day mobilephonesdirect get hold of the phones. Oh well, with the price we're paying for the phone/contract, I'm happy with waiting a few more days :)
[One (M9) General] J10BLN:
Looks like an amazing phone. Hope you decide to keep it!
[One (M9) General] houdini2005:
well i'm well pleased for those who've got the M9 today, but totally Pi**ed off as I received a call from carphone warehouse today saying mine had arrived, went to them to pick up and sort out the upfront cost change (O2 from £79.00 to 29.00) and "the computer says no " can't have it until 31st march. WTF :crying:

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good luck with that one, see my post and keep us posted. :)
[One (M9) General] vRS Carl:
Oh dear. That's not good.

I haven't turned it on yet though. It's currently on charge. I always do this to ensure I start at 100% and I seem to get better battery life than the average review claims.
[One (M9) General] Xero Xenith:
I'm charging it now as well with the phone switched off, but I've just noticed when I tap the power button, the percentage counter is going down, not up! Is this normal? :confused:
[One (M9) General] vizzy:
Your asking if charging a phone should make the percentage to go down? .....I'd say its not normal lol. Try a different plug that may work!
[One (M9) General] Xero Xenith:
It's switched off and is charging but the percentage has definitely decreased from at least 26% to 20%. I thought it might be possible it displays it as a countdown, but this has never happened with any phone I've seen. However at least a 6% battery drain in 30 minutes while switched off is bizarre.

Wanted to check if others are seeing it as a countdown, or if this is a display bug or what..?

EDIT: Unplugged it from my laptop, plugged it into an outlet and the phone started itself up automatically. Showed its power in Android as 20%, but before I plugged it in it was definitely over 26%. Turned it off again and seeing what happens. It's possible I have a bad unit, but will keep this updated over the course of the day. PM me if you're interested and I forget.

EDIT 2: went down to 13% in the following 17 minutes. Tried a different charger and it shot up to 15% instantly. If I get a single odd result when I come to use it properly, I'm sending it back.
[One (M9) General] vRS Carl:
I've no idea as I'm not at home now. I'll have a look when I get back. I just had a battery with electric symbol in when I first plugged it in. Not looked at it since.
[One (M9) General] th3:
It's just not calibrated... Let it charge to max, and I mean 5 hours charging. Relax :)

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[One (M9) General] Kukubski:
That's right.

Cheers for that, gunmetal grey looks good!
[One (M9) General] Xero Xenith:
For sure! I saw a silver and gold version in CPW and decided it wasn't for me - just not a fan of gold, even that little trim! This seems much more like it :D
[One (M9) General] jah:
Mine arrived around 1500 just switched it on already upgrading apps
[One (M9) General] vRS Carl:
Got home and it says 100% charged. But I did just plug straight into the official wall charger. Leaving it plugged in for a bit and will turn on later.
[One (M9) General] RealEvil_UK:
I ordered from Amazon weeks ago.. I need to wait until 31st. :(
[One (M9) General] combat goofwing:
I have 4 contracts with EE mine the wife's and 2 daughters,all are up with in 4 months of each other so they better had deal
[One (M9) General] th3:
For those already with it... What's the latest firmware number?

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[One (M9) General] vRS Carl:
Still not turned it on. I will do shortly and will check then and post back.

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I'm impressed with the new dot view case which came free from CPW. A lot better fit and finish than the previous version I had on the M8. It won't be on long though as got a Spigen Perfect Fit Slim in Matte Gunmetal finish and a Tech Armour HD Ballistic Glass screen protector for it.

But it will do for now. :)
[One (M9) General] Xero Xenith:
This one?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Spigen®-Perfect-Fit-Smooth-Premium-Finish/dp/B00T8JHAVG

I was looking at that but wasn't sure without reviews! Could I ask you to comment when it arrives? :)
[One (M9) General] vRS Carl:
Well not happy.

Turned on. SIM card in and it's not registered :@ :@

Also battery has dropped by 15% in the space of 25mins. But that could just be due to downloading apps etc. However it was over wifi so I'd have expected it to not drain so much.

Now on endless hold trying to get SIM activated.

Never had this issue when I ordered the wife's iPhone 6 through them. The SIM worked straight away.

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Can't see your link it says not valid. But will review it when it arrives tomorrow.
[One (M9) General] jah:
I just used my Vodafone sim as there is a warning that to stop fraud the supplied sim won't work for for the first 48 hours
[One (M9) General] vRS Carl:
I'm chatting to Vodafone now and they are saying CPW haven't linked the account. My wife's phone worked straight away.

Knew i should have turned it on earlier. :(
[One (M9) General] ducey:
I got mine at 10.30 this morning bit haven't had chance to play with it since then, other than putting my new sim in and setting up the phone. It had about 50% battery and all WiFi and 4G data works great on EE. The firmware I've got is 1.32.401.6.

On first boot up and setup the phone ran a little warm, but since then it's been fine. I've not used it for calls, surfing the Web or any games, I've only taken some photos so far but it's a fast device, as I'm sure anything would be compared to my aging Galaxy S4!

Update: I'm just updating 10 apps from the Play Store and the screen is on. The phone is getting quite warm now all along the back of it.
[One (M9) General] ste1164:
The newest firmware out for the device currently is 1.32.401.214. It also includes more thermal management additions and extra camera fixes.
[One (M9) General] jah:
1.32.401.6 here as well. From mobiles.CO.UK
[One (M9) General] ducey:
I'll keep tapping the software update button then!
[One (M9) General] vRS Carl:
1.32.401.6 here as well.

Unless i am mistaken isn't that newer than 1.32.401.214?
[One (M9) General] Rage1ofakind:
My phone arrived today ?. Seriously so happy about it. The phone is blazing fast. And display is CRISP.

Looks like I'm not on the latest firmware as well. It might roll out on Tuesday? As that's the official release day.

Edit: Or is it the latest one :P?
[One (M9) General] Adam182:
Yeah surely 1.32.401.6 is actually the newer firmware - Adam
[One (M9) General] jauhien:
When I bought it - I had .06 then I updated (had to check several times though).. :)
[One (M9) General] vRS Carl:
This is mine.
[One (M9) General] Electronic Punk:
Yeah I couldn't get off .6 at all, so I flashed the .8 ruu and it still wouldn't give .15 so I put the ota on my external SD as ptt.zip and it flashed from stock recovery.
[One (M9) General] Xero Xenith:
Is there a changelog for these updates somewhere, perhaps a regularly-updated list I can bookmark? Finding these updates quite confusing.

I'm on .6 but not sure if I should update since I'm still mulling the phone over, testing battery etc and if I modify the phone a return might not be accepted. Don't get me wrong, it certainly looks good so far but it's a major purchase for me so I'm treating it cautiously!
[One (M9) General] J10BLN:
Any chance of some personal reviews guys?:)
[One (M9) General] vizzy:
I just got the update to .15 was about 350mb i do believe, no idea of change log as it just says system updates.

Im impressed with the phone so far!

It has a nice finish on it, it seems a lot ore durable than my M7 was almost like a glaze on it now. I would of prefered black but the grey will be all good and ill get used to it! Just used to having black phones for the past 10 years or so! Just annoying having all these HTC apps i can't get rid of yet :(
[One (M9) General] vRS Carl:
I still don't have a network as yet. Could be Monday before it's connected. Just checked and no software update either.

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No sooner as I post it pops up ;)

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I hope it improves the battery as the .6 was shocking.
[One (M9) General] andypotts1981:
Just had mine delivered at 2pm. Just ran through transferring all my settings and getting apps and the update popped up too... Seems really rapid so far, can't wait to give it a good test later.
[One (M9) General] ducey:
Mine's on.15 too now and still seems fast and responsive. But still gets warm installing an app!
[One (M9) General] th3:
What are your ambient temps?

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[One (M9) General] jah:
Strange my EE SIM works fine . I waited a day before trying to connect.
[One (M9) General] ducey:
I'm not sure what app to best use for that sorry!
[One (M9) General] houdini2005:
I'm so glad that you guys got yours yesterday and posted on here, today I used the fact that CPW etc. had delivered to you already as the reason to get mine before 31st and I now have it in my little hands, all charged and ready to go (update software etc.) :D
[One (M9) General] theguitarman94:
Praying it arrives on Tuesday! The M8 launch was so much better, it's so cruel announcing a phone a month before it's launched for us impatient people, I loved being able to buy the m8 the day it was announced
[One (M9) General] th3:
Your room temperature ;)

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[One (M9) General] andypotts1981:
Bit of an update after using it for a few hours after initial setup... I've been out for a drive and used Google Maps navigation, it seems to run cooler than my M7.

Very impressed with the speed the device behaves.. Love the Dot View 2 case, and the fact it has a clear back so you can see the gunmetal casing in all it glory. Might need to read the manual to see what I can do with the dot view case, although I have managed to accept a call with it.

Ordered a TechAir Ballistic Glass screen protector yesterday so hopefully that will tip up on Monday.

Am away from Monday for the week so I expect the camera will be getting some hammer then!

All in all, very pleased with this and its a definite improvement on the M7.
[One (M9) General] vRS Carl:
Not sure on battery life yet. 2hrs mild use on internet and I'm down to 70%

Vodafone still not connected me. Said could take another 48hrs.

Maybe they have sent me a free phone. ;)
[One (M9) General] jah:
After second full charge the battery is getting better.
[One (M9) General] ducey:
Ah :) it was 18 degrees.
[One (M9) General] ste1164:
You guys need to give it more than a day for battery. Whilst it will vary for people you have only just got the phone so you will be playing with it a lot :P
[One (M9) General] th3:
Well, I know my usage and my average with M8 is 8hr SOT and 17-19hr runtime... So I'll just leave house with it in morning and see how it fares :)

I mean this is now with everything on and brightness 75% auto and Google Now, HTC Speak (sound) navigation on all the time.

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[One (M9) General] J10BLN:
It sounds ridiculous, but I'm excited to hear what you come back with lol
[One (M9) General] Jonny:
Better deal than the one in the OP >>> http://www.mobilephonesdirect.co.uk/vodafone-contract-mobile-phones/htc-one-m9

600 Minutes

Unlimited Texts

Unlimited Data for 3 months then 1GB after that

1GB BT Openzone WiFi Hotspot Access

Upfront Cost - £100

Monthly cost - £26.50

= Total over 24 months - £736

+ £50.50 cashback >>> http://www.topcashback.co.uk/mobile_phones_direct/

= New total over 24 months (including cashback) - £686

Happy savings! :)