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[Desire HD General] wugui:
try enabling agps or maybe also the wireless network to allow it for faster searching.

im not sure but im always have problem with gps without having them switched on. guess is the high rise building in sg causing the problem. well, im not accertain of this issuse
[Desire HD General] wugui:
firstly, what is map voucher that you are asking?

the answer is for your second question is yes. it will tell you things like go straight for 200m, left turn in 300m, etc.

this is base on my experience on google nav. i have not seen the car panel app of desire hd. hope this answer you well.
[Desire HD General] ruchern:
Just want to double check here.

If I have LauncherPro(LP) as default Launcher, is my HTC Sense UI "disabled", meaning that it doesn't run simultaneously along with LP wasting 2x resources?
[Desire HD General] ruchern:
HTC confirms Android 2.3 Gingerbread update plans — HTC Desire HD the top bet

http://www.fonehome.co.uk/2010/12/08/htc-desire-hd-android-2-3-gingerbread-update-plans/
[Desire HD General] sunnysideup:
I have Gmaps 4.7 and installed the Brut Map 4.6 yesterday. Did this because Google Navigation is not available in Singapore yet. Seems to be working after a battery pull...haven't tested it on the field - will update all soon.

BTW anyone knows where I can get a matte screen protector for DHD? Mine is an export set which I got about a mth ago...everytime see oily screen with finger prints damn sian lol
[Desire HD General] wonga:
hi, so far i couldn't find one but i use the hd2 matt screen protector so far so good
[Desire HD General] dgco86:
There's a push cart (I think it's called Gadget Hub) in Funan, near the information counter and the McDonalds, that has a China brand matte screen protector for $15. Quality is not too bad.

Just wondering, how did you manage to install Brut? I installed the renamed/tagged version, but it would stop responding immediately after opening the program.
[Desire HD General] undadawg:
hey guys, i just picked up my Desire HD from singtel yesterday :)

sadly im not happy with the battery life and i'm planning on ordering one of those spare batteries. Any idea if any shops sell the original HTC Desire HD OEM Battery in singapore? if not i guess i have to order it.
[Desire HD General] Leechoonhwee:
You need to give the device some time to settle and calibrate the battery properly before you see the real drain. Give it a super drain and charge it up 100% and see what you got...
[Desire HD General] undadawg:
K ill try this, thanks :)
[Desire HD General] lukesky:
u don't find the batt cover tight and a pain in the ass to remove? can't imagine struggling with the cover every time u want to swap batteries
[Desire HD General] sunnysideup:
Hi! Bought a matte screen protector from a shop in The Arcade at Raffles Place, near my office. $10 only :)

Hi! I installed the same version of Brut. Managed to find the file by googling the file name...seemed the link on xda wasn't working. Mine hung too after initial install, but worked after a battery pull.

Was able to test it over the weekend, well it works. However at certain times the voice directions were a little slow (e.g. telling me to make a turn right after I passed it...wth lol)
[Desire HD General] undadawg:
It's actually not that hard haha just press back in and then press sides in
[Desire HD General] Frostyeo:
Hey guys do anyone of you guys have a desire hd with a hardware fault? mine purchase from m1 paragon seems top have a camera which is off center.and also the phone seems to get very hot after surfing on 3g, and also when charging., my phone also seems to drain battery very fast even on my second day of charge.

Is this because I didn't charge the phone for at least 8 hours?
[Desire HD General] undadawg:
My camera also seems to not be aligned perfectly in the center, it is a little low. It doesn't effect my pictures so I don't mind. Mines from singtel comcenter
[Desire HD General] lukesky:
think this is apparent on every DHD out there. mine also like that. think the designer shd be shot.. how can misalign the camera by so much..:rolleyes:
[Desire HD General] Frostyeo:
Okay that means if I take the warranty and go back to m1 there's very little chance for me top get one without an off center camera?
[Desire HD General] GeSte:
How do you check off centreness? :confused:
[Desire HD General] Frostyeo:
Meaning that, you knowthere is a bigger glass outside, and the camera lens is inside, and when you look directly at the phone from the back, does the inner lens seem to fit directly In the center of the outer glass or is it more to the the left like mine is
[Desire HD General] lukesky:
hope u can see from the pic that the inside camera is not smack in the middle of the outside lens.. the inside camera is a bit lower and a tiny bit to the left.

this doesn't affect the cam quality at all, but u would expect that in this day and age of high precision manufacturing, these sort of tolerances should have failed QC long time ago.:rolleyes:
[Desire HD General] undadawg:
Is anyone having problems with the gps? I can't seem to get a lock at all. I tested in city area and on PIE/ECP/BKE and i cannot get a lock even after 20+ min
[Desire HD General] littleC4:
i cant get a lock for my premium nav also. will try again tmr. just got my dhd.
[Desire HD General] wonga:
yah me too, beginning when i got my DHD the gps was working fine until recently it just wun get a connection.
[Desire HD General] Leechoonhwee:
Have you tried to turn on your wifi as well?
[Desire HD General] undadawg:
Not sure if WiFi was on or off, ill try again tomorrow
[Desire HD General] pyaiphyohan:
Experiencing the same GPS lock taking forever thing. I have just sent an email inquiry to HTC. Hope they reply soon.
[Desire HD General] Frostyeo:
Hey guys, do you guys experience the cell signal on desire hd to be pretty bad? like most of the time its only 2 bars of the cell signal, or does this only apply to m1
[Desire HD General] pyaiphyohan:
Nope, signal is pretty good with me.

Singtel
[Desire HD General] Frostyeo:
If the signal keep dropping to one, then back to three, keep fluctuating, does it consume alot of the battery?

Our only when theres totally no signal and it tries to find one, then the consumption will be very high?
[Desire HD General] pyaiphyohan:
Fluctuating should not be a problem.

But finding signal from nothing, e.g. u are in a room with no network coverage, drains battery. In such case, if u know that particular area is lacking network coverage, best to put the ph to airplane mode.
[Desire HD General] undadawg:
I tested the gps again and it still can't get a lock. I used the app gps status and at times it could see up to 7 satellites but in the maps and location app there was no lock on my location, just and approx range of 100m+

Think this is a problem org my phone or is this normal ?
[Desire HD General] paroxysm:
At this point, I will be happy as long it is not exclusive to any telco..
[Desire HD General] eozen81:
I am (From Turkey) as well outside EU but strict VAT obligations rule here for mobile/electronics devices so that people do not prefer to buy these from foregin countries but from local distributors. Make sure you will not have a surprise :cool:
[Desire HD General] dualmp:
Hi VBN, when you said Mustafa you meant The Mustafa at Little India? If yes, will it be a local set? I am thinking of getting one but not from telco but I want the SG Maps with navigation in the phone. Possible with imported non-telco sets?
[Desire HD General] lukesky:
we don't know how HTC is pricing their maps so it's hard to say. It could be the 1st map that u use could be free, so maybe if u buy overseas, u can still download and activate the SG maps... but we need more info on this first..
[Desire HD General] hyocca:
i feel naked without my desire.

how i need the hd! please come quick! T_T_T

Anyone here has retailer's info about htc release dates?!

I really feel that we can get it earlier than nov.

hahahah :D
[Desire HD General] flywithme:
I msg starhub on facebook, and they replied that they will launch it in mid nov.

Starhub road show last weekend @ Jurong point was selling desire @ SG$98 with 2year power value 300 plan (no need trade in), they sure are clearing stock!
[Desire HD General] taz5176:
dhd now has the iphone infamous proximity sensor bug
[Desire HD General] v-b-n:
Yes, I am aware of that ... lets see what happens once it hits SG
[Desire HD General] paroxysm:
According to Today's, DHD will come with a voucher for TBT service for 1 country. Hopefully it is true.
[Desire HD General] lukesky:
on page 67 of the Breaking News thread, got 1 fella say it comes with 3 free maps, then another fella say all maps are free at launch but if u want turn by turn and other stuff, u gota pay. so still have conflicting info..
[Desire HD General] paroxysm:
My impression is the voucher is a SG promotion. Cos with Desire Z, there is no such voucher and the premium charges apply.
[Desire HD General] claudetan:
i at malaysia, i wondering will it be tax if i import from EU?
[Desire HD General] eozen81:
I believe most probably will be subject to tax. Otherwise everyone will prefer to import it personally :p
[Desire HD General] hyocca:
well i guess the freemap promotion for sg is already awesome.

i just really want it out soon.

Local teleco's - Mid novemeber.

As what one of our sg buddies have mentioned about his convo with the starhub dudes.

Local retailers? - Mid october!!??

Hahahha i really hope so!

i want to get my hands on it now!

it feels so ughghasfhhsd !! :mad:
[Desire HD General] flywithme:
I past by mobile square @ far east last weekend, they said they have ordered the handset and should be arriving early Nov.

I am still waiting for the telco as my contract is due in dec.
[Desire HD General] hyocca:
Not being a fanboy of this phone.

But i'm honestly desp to get one now,

cause i need a green robot phone!

it's driving me mad.

I've been using nokia as a temp phone.

OK updates *

was around simlim and funan again.

seems like stores are taking in pre-orders.

I'm just curious if you guys bumped into any stores that knows exactly what date it's comming? and how much is it?

Some are selling 799 , some 888

gez.
[Desire HD General] tigabert:
I called up Funan AAA's and they said they are taking pre-orders for the DHD at $888.

Will go down later to make my pre-order. Can't wait because currently suffering in bootcamp with Nokia for the past two weeks..
[Desire HD General] lukesky:
$799 is cheap since $888 is the RRP. But i think shouldn't buy at RRP price cos that is the ceiling and sure to find places that will sell lower than that..
[Desire HD General] eozen81:
This $ represents Singapore Dollars I guess, right? If so, really reasonable prices. Asia rulez... :D
[Desire HD General] pyaiphyohan:
HTC replied try hard reset of the phone for GSP lock issue. :( But I think its more to do with software bug fix since all of us are facing the same thing.
[Desire HD General] henfeb:
bought DHD in Sg, use in Indonesia, good gps lock. Maybe Sg has too many tall buildings?
[Desire HD General] shotgunzo:
Is your matte screen protector for DHD? Any1 got silicon cover for their phone?:confused:
[Desire HD General] EDD!E:
Guys, anyone know where to get cheapest desire HD?

Lowest I found is S$810 nett. If you got lobang, don't mind PM me.

Thanks.
[Desire HD General] Frostyeo:
Here's my very right fitting rubber case, not sure if it's the rubber case you are looking for. I got mine at a stall set up in the area outside starhub at Imm

12 dollars, very tight, the phone cannot move in the case :) semi transparent, so you can still show off you htc logo to some extent to those iDiots :P
[Desire HD General] dgco86:
Thanks for sharing Frostyeo. I guess I'll head down to IMM this evening to get that case. Just wondering, does it attract a lot of lint and dust, like a silicone skin?
[Desire HD General] shotgunzo:
@frostyeo

Do they carry the screen protector as well? Might head down this afternoon..
[Desire HD General] pyaiphyohan:
To those having difficulty with GPS lock issue,

1.Turn ON WiFi (not to log in to any particular WiFi network but to get access to addresses of WiFi networks available around by turning ON)

2.Menu>Settings>Location>tick both "Use wireless networks" and "Use GPS satellites"

You should get the GPS lock almost instantly at both Google maps and Locations app.
[Desire HD General] ruchern:
Anyone here facing data connectivity problem for starhub?
[Desire HD General] override182:
Greetings from Malaysia, i wish to know what is the software revision number for Desire HD singapore set.. i got mine via Digi Malaysia (under SIS distribution warranty) and i was hoping that we all share the same software number.. this is slightly a talk about flashing custom roms and going back to stock, so who is interested might wanna participate a bit :)
[Desire HD General] lukesky:
No issues for me at all
[Desire HD General] shotgunzo:
not sure about the SRN, i flashed my phone right after i bought it. might wanna know just for warranty purpose..
[Desire HD General] shotgunzo:
@frostyeo

They jacked up the price to 15.. damn those bastards at imm..
[Desire HD General] wonga:
starhub always have data connectivity problem..once awhile u just couldn't connect.itto me nows like a norm
[Desire HD General] dwyw88:
i am facing the same prob as well.

i install custom rom for my singtel dhd, and i can't use the broadband on mobile anymore. wifi no issue.
[Desire HD General] shotgunzo:
I can still access BOM but it's a little slow..
[Desire HD General] southadam:
Damn it. They really jack up the price. Sigh...
[Desire HD General] pyaiphyohan:
Anybody get access to new Android market layout? I am still waiting for it. Singtel
[Desire HD General] ruchern:
Not for me. Probably not out to all yet.
[Desire HD General] angka8:
i am faceing e same problem with Starhub. Most places it is too slow for internet. I called Starhub regaregarding this issue. Let see wat is their reply. Btw anyone realise tt e antena for wifi is at top left side of e phone facing upright around the back speaker. When u put ur hand there, the signal ll be lost. I still finding for e 3G spot.
[Desire HD General] shotgunzo:
Lol.. instead I went to get the casemate.. at the arcade in raffles place.. for 29.. my dhd looks like an iPhone 3g now..

Head to case mate to take a look on the Barely There cases.. looks fancy..
[Desire HD General] dgco86:
Is the black Barely There available at Raffles Place?
[Desire HD General] flywithme:
U need to add in the apn settings manually.

Custom Rom usually don't include settings for singapore.

If you are lazy, download APN Backup & Restore from market and put the following setting in your SD:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=734875
[Desire HD General] shotgunzo:
The guy there told me he only had the white 1 in stock.. he told me the supplier only had white.. anyway the white 1 is really kinda nice..

I broke the internet with my trusty DHD. LOL. xda-app
[Desire HD General] angka8:
Anyone from Singtel or M1 encountering the slowness of accessing e internet via mobile 3g?
[Desire HD General] shotgunzo:
Yea me too.. are u running on stock?

I broke the internet with my trusty DHD. LOL. xda-app
[Desire HD General] m.ink:
Yea, from SingTel running on stock Rom, totally no connection inside the mrt, let alone 3g. :(
[Desire HD General] shotgunzo:
Makes no difference with my Android Revolution 1.9.2 DHD.. i think might be the reception... sometimes along hdbs, my reception almost reaches 0..
[Desire HD General] Frostyeo:
Lol! So b@stard? XD Haha, oh well, its okay, limited dhd users anyway :) they sure need to earn back, nvm, few more dollars :) better than the truckloads of iPhone cases out there xD

Hope the recommendation worked out fur you guys :)
[Desire HD General] ineomod:
Hi just wanna know how you guys (DHD users) find the battery of the DHD.. if it's really bad i might just consider waiting for the nexus s :)
[Desire HD General] pyaiphyohan:
Are u guys able to browse any 3d city in new Google maps 5.0?
[Desire HD General] shotgunzo:
Our phones were launched not long ago.. I asked around.. I'm told that DHD accessories have not been imported yet.. I might try to get emergency charger instead.. anyway.. my phone life improved quite alot.. from a 60% 4 hour of heavy usage to 42% 4 hour of heavy usage.. must let the phone go through a couple of power cycle before having long and stable battery life..

My phone can last 2 days with normal usage..

From what I read..

Background sync and usb debugging is encouraged to be switched on for longer life because of /init issue..

Try using setcpu to underclock your dhd if you are running in custom Rom..

I broke the internet with my trusty DHD. LOL. xda-app
[Desire HD General] shotgunzo:
3d city is not available in Singapore.

http://www.google.com/support/mobile/bin/answer.py?hl=en&answer=1100948

Zoom to the last level to see 3d in selected cities..

I broke the internet with my trusty DHD. LOL. xda-app
[Desire HD General] angka8:
Ya i am using stock rom. Btw north south and east west line when underground there is no reception. North east and circle line is okay. Nothing to do with e phone.

I wondering whether it is the service provider issue cos i saw someone in MRT using ipad and surfing e internet quick fast while my Desire HD crawl. I called Starhub and they provided me some setting but sad to say no much changes. :-s
[Desire HD General] ruchern:
I agree. Starhub Internet is slow.
[Desire HD General] Frostyeo:
hey SGdroiders! (: can i know, the price stated in the market, is it in singapore currency? and how is it charged? through credit card?
[Desire HD General] shotgunzo:
The price of dhd? I got mine at 788 no contract..

I broke the internet with my trusty DHD. LOL. xda-app
[Desire HD General] Frostyeo:
I mean in the Android market xD
[Desire HD General] angka8:
Think we shld keep calling Starhub til they wake up. We pay for their service and they shld provide us with wat we pay for. :-s
[Desire HD General] ineomod:
wow ok didn't quite get the part abt background sync but sounds like it should last long enough for me :D it can be charged via usb right?

btw the phone dropped price on singtel :D
[Desire HD General] shotgunzo:
Probably from the bad review of the battery life.. lol.. yea through the micro usb cable provided..

From what they said(can't remember the source), background sync will actually help improve battery life as it actually solves some unknown HTC problems which causes battery drain..

I broke the internet with my trusty DHD. LOL. xda-app
[Desire HD General] pyaiphyohan:
Can't even see those cities in 3D as well. any lab or any setting need to figure?
[Desire HD General] shotgunzo:
Remove all the lab and settings, you should be able to view 3d in selected cities.. u have to move your map around to see the effect..

I broke the internet with my trusty DHD. LOL. xda-app
[Desire HD General] ineomod:
interesting... the 4G capability is very promising in future, but i really hope they manufacture better batteries or have battery extensions like they did for the HD2.

Oh btw what does your 'normal usage' roughly consist of? I listen to a lot of music on the trains and I would probably browse some facebook on the move. I don't sms or call a lot though (like 5 smses and 1 call per day).

Thx! :)
[Desire HD General] shotgunzo:
Video, facebook, audio, smses and XDA.. i say mine is pretty much average usage..

I'll pretty much get an external backup charger..
[Desire HD General] shotgunzo:
I went to get the Enelope AA battery charger.. IMO is pretty good.. 2000mAh X 2, i can pretty much charge my phone 3 times!
[Desire HD General] ineomod:
are you referring to the eneloop stick charger?
[Desire HD General] thenocturnalnurse:
guys, is there an international warranty if I buy mine there at Singapore?
[Desire HD General] pyaiphyohan:
Just received new layout for Android market
[Desire HD General] shotgunzo:
Eneloop Mobile Booster.. I'm quite amazed how much oomph they packed into one of these 2000mAh.. y can't they squeeze those into ours...

I broke the internet with my trusty DHD. LOL. xda-app
[Desire HD General] shotgunzo:
Think its pretty much only available in Singapore, unless you get an export set..

I broke the internet with my trusty DHD. LOL. xda-app
[Desire HD General] lukesky:
This charging 3 times using your eneloop charger, has it been tested by you to really charge 3 times from empty to full?

Or it's your guess based on the 2000mAh x 2 = 4000mAh , then 4000mAh / 1250 mAh = 3.2 times calculation?
[Desire HD General] shotgunzo:
Actually is my calculation, but i can charge about 1.5 times, i was on 720 p video recording when i was charging..

Am going to try to charge from 0 to full, see how many times can i charge..

Its output is 500 mA.. fast in charging imo..
[Desire HD General] sunnysideup:
Dude can you tell me where you got your mobile charger? I'm getting paranoid man...have a micro usb cable in my car, home and office just in case....hahahaha. thanks!
[Desire HD General] ResortAnthem:
just got my desire hd ytd.. i can't seem to use internet pass-through. it somehow disconnects itself after 5mins and cant enter some apps like youtube or market(i tried logging into market using my gmail acc then it always say network connection problem or something). however i can use the fb/twitter app until the phone somehow disconnects itself from my com. using starhub for both internet and phone. anyone can help? :B
[Desire HD General] sunnysideup:
MMS from Starhub

hi, i've gotten my export set about 1+mth ago...just received my first MMS recently and realized it wasnt set up properly since i was prompted via an sms to logon to Starhub's gee webcrap and login etc.

This was the email from Starhub's helpdesk then:

"Hi,

Thank you for contacting StarHub Mobile Wireless!

These are the settings for your mobile phone:

GPRS Settings:

Menu key > Settings > Wireless and Network Controls > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names > select Menu key > tap New APN

Name: StarHub GPRS

APN: shwap

Proxy: 10.12.1.2

Port: 8080

Username: Leave it blank

Password: Leave it blank

Server: Leave it blank

MMSC: Leave it blank

MMS proxy: Leave it blank

MMS port: Leave it blank

MMS Protocol: WAP 2.0 (Default field in the phone, just leave it as WAP 2.0 will do)

MCC: 525

MNC: 05

Authentication Type: Blank / Default

APN type: Leave it blank

MMS Settings:

Menu key > Settings > Wireless and Network Controls > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names > select Menu key > tap New APN Name: StarHub MMS

APN: shmms

Proxy: Leave it blank

Port: Leave it blank

Username: Leave it blank

Password: Leave it blank

Server: Leave it blank

MMSC: http://mms.starhubgee.com.sg:8002/

MMS proxy: 10.12.1.80

MMS port: 9201

MMS Protocol: WAP 2.0 (Default field in the phone, just leave it as WAP 2.0 will do)

MCC: 525

MNC: 05

Authentication Type: PAP

APN type: MMS"

I suppose the DHD wasnt available then...appreciate if anyone can tell me whats wrong...dreading a call to starhub which will probably take 2 hours :eek:
[Desire HD General] lukesky:
i thought so.. cos there's no way this charger can charge 3 times even from 10%-100%. I have an eneloop mobile booster also, the 2500mah one. And I have tested that it charges from around 30% to 100% and 2nd time from 50% to 97% before it dies.

500ma is ok la, not say very fast.. there's one coming up that's 1A output.. now that's fast..:)
[Desire HD General] shotgunzo:
Lol dude, i got mine at DIY Homefix.. selling at 37.90..

haha.. should have waited for the 1A...
[Desire HD General] bryant_16:
How much did you get the mobile charger from homefix for?
[Desire HD General] shotgunzo:
I broke the internet with my trusty DHD. LOL. xda-app
[Desire HD General] ilgtca2002:
Can I check if there is any offline GPS Singapore/Malaysia map available on Android?
[Desire HD General] donvale:
HTC locations is preloaded. And all HTC desire HD comes with a premium navigation voucher.
[Desire HD General] bryant_16:
When will it expire?
[Desire HD General] shotgunzo:
To add on, custom roms wipe them away.. only available to stock roms..

I broke the internet with my trusty DHD. LOL. xda-app
[Desire HD General] paroxysm:
Hi, is anyone able to download maps for Japan? Thanks.