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[Focus General] mikesaint27:
Hopefully this thread isn't redundant, but I just wanted to start a thread for early adopters of the Focus to discuss their initial impressions.

Coming from an iPhone 4, I definitely notice the lower pixel count; however the black levels and color vibrancy seem to make up for it the somewhat pixelated text.

In general, I love the phone so far. Setting up all my email accounts and getting my Xbox Live account synced was a snap. The hardware, while plastic, in my opinion doesn't feel cheap at all. Also I think that the thinness and tapering of the device is perfect for sliding in and out of a jean pocket.

One thing I don't like as of now is how IE renders web pages. I've been pretty impressed with the browser overall, considering it is IE, but here is my issue. When you load a page, all of the small text around a page is jagged and unreadable, while in my experience with other sections of the OS, the phones screen resolution is entirely capable of making small text readable. Hopefully this is just an IE thing, but we'll see.

Anyway, I'd love to hear impressions from other people and especially which phone their coming from to the Focus.
[Focus General] wrxdrunkie:
I picked up my device this morning, loving it so far. I am impressed with the build quality, it just feels like a solid phone.

I really love how fast and fluid this thing is. The back button is really great and helps make up for the lack of third party multi-tasking.
[Focus General] mikesaint27:
In your opinion, is the inability to clearly display small text just an IE issue or is it an issue with the screen?

I really think its the former, but I'm interested in hearing others' opinions.
[Focus General] Seed 2.0:
I picked mine up this morning and the ATT store only had a TOTAL of 3 WP7 phones in stock. 2 Focus' and one HTC Surround. I was forth in line. :( Lucky the mall shop across street from the huge ATT store got 6 Focus' in and I was able to get one there.

Sucks the Transcend 16GB Class 6 MicroSD card I got doesn't cooperate with the OS atm.

Also sucks my Focus wont "Link" to my Zune account. It says "Your device isn't compatible with this feature". I'm not able to stream music at work. This is only the second device on my Zune account.
[Focus General] epi117:
I picked one up today, only 3 of us in line, two were for focus at 9:10 am.

Had been using an iphone, still using ipad

Really like it, setup was easy, using the "pin" feature alot to make shortcuts to home screen.

purchased a nice case-mate for phone in bright red, very cool

synch of contact was a pain, had to upload file via hotmail

I love the people square, and pinning for example my son to my home page, quick and easy way to follow him on facebook

missing kindle app

ordered 32 micro sd card from amazon for $81.00, that will bump mem up to 40 gig
[Focus General] olieebur:
Picked one up like around 1PM didn't even have to wait in line. I guess people don't like WP7 here in the Bay Area. But anyways. I am overall satisfied with this phone. The only big gripe I have is some 3rd party apps in the market have very laggy and crappy scrolling. Twitter, and seesmic and also Netflix had some very choppy scrolling. Hopefully these apps will update and further polish as time goes.

I was also wondering if there was a haptic feedback option in the Focus while typing. I was testing out the HTC Surround and it had haptic feedback while typing. Couldn't find the option to turn it on or off if it has one.
[Focus General] rkorzuch:
Where did you buy the case? I went on the Case-Mate website and didn't see it.
[Focus General] SiL3nTKiLL:
yeah i iddnt see it either :/
[Focus General] olieebur:
I saw a few cases for sale over there including that one. There was one I liked where it was a black plate style case but $30 is way too much for it
[Focus General] emjee87:
I'm *hopefully* picking up mine today, as the local AT&T got depressingly low quantities at launch but for the people who already have theirs...can anyone give any impressions on the camera? I've read and watched so many reviews with varying opinions that it's hard to know what to think. I know ultimately it'll come down to preference, but so far, how do you lucky owners feel about things like shot time, white balance, auto focus, and the LED flash? Thanks, and hope to be joining in on the Focus fun soon!
[Focus General] epi117:
Purchased it at ATT store where i purchased phone.
[Focus General] rexian:
I spent few minutes with the phone at the local AT&T store today. They didn't have any in stock but I wouldn't have picked one today either. The UI is awesome and the phone feels really solid. I don't know why some reviews knocked off few points on build quality. It felt as good as iPhone 4 which I'd be getting for my wife. I'll wait for a little longer to see if there are better deals and also to see the performance in good 3D games.
[Focus General] rayrayinfla:
impressions

I got this phone yesterday, and I really love this phone. There is something special when you see all your stuff just show up and start winking at you in the live tiles.

The only issue I have is related to the memory card. I installed a 32gb sd card and the phone was continually resetting itself. Sometimes when it came on it would have my stuff and sometimes it would be like a brand new phone. Apparently there is a fix coming.

Feature

I really don't care about copy and paste I so seldom used it with my fuze.

The features I miss or wish would improve

Custom ringtones. It's strange that they would leave this out, unless Att just wants to sell ringtones.

No way to just sync docs to the phone without a share point server. I'm not sure why this phone just dosen't sync with live mesh like my laptops.

I love this phone or at least the operating system
[Focus General] Thresher:
Does this case mate case cover the power button, or is it notched out? Does the case help with the accidental power buttons presses I am getting?
[Focus General] epi117:
I really am liking the zune radio, I had forgot how much fun it was to hear local radio without streaming via internet.
[Focus General] 1toadfacedfrump:
I mean no harm, but are you sure you did not overlook it somehow? I really hope you overlooked something. Would you or another Focus owner please double check and let us know what you find, as this would be a deal breaker for me, no doubt. I wonder if the HTC or LG 7's have the same handicap? I'll have to stick with my Captivate if that's the case.

Thank you.
[Focus General] enjoythemusic:
All WP7 devices do not have the ability to use a custom ring tone. Odds are this will be addressed in a future update (just like tethering, etc). MS kinda rushed this one out so i expect an OS update to add many of the normal features we all know and love.
[Focus General] jdk2:
You're probably right, but you have to wonder how an option that nearly everyone I know uses could have been overlooked :confused:
[Focus General] norsairius:
Everything seems to work nicely so far, but I don't like how this phone handles its volume controls.

For starters, you don't need 30 levels of volume to choose from. Maybe 10-12 would be fine.

Then if I set the phone to vibrate, I don't want ANY sound to play. However, the phone still seems to play game sounds and music from the speaker even if the phone is set to vibrate.

What this phone needs is volume settings for specific things like app volume settings, media volume settings, volume behavior for when headphones are plugged in vs when they're not, etc.

I say this because as it stands, I walk into work and I hold down the volume down button until it reaches zero. Then when I want to listen to music, I plug in my headphones, turn the volume up. When I'm done, I turn the volume down, and unplug my headphones again. It seems like it takes more effort than it should need to not bother people near me at work.

My suggestion: make it so that if the phone is set to vibrate that NO sounds play at all through the phone's speaker, regardless of what the actual volume setting is. Then say if you plug in your headphones, leave the phone on vibrate but only play sound through the headphones until they are unplugged, which then the phone would revert to being silent until the user turns up the volume again or turns off vibrate.

Other than that, this phone (and of course its OS) is great!
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Sdobron:
I've noticed screen burn-in occurs, most noticeably on the status bar...it appears to fade with time though. After having my screen off for just a few hours it has become much less prominent. Anyone else notice this?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ShinyBuddha:
There was thread on this subject a few weeks ago in the "General" section. I think the consensus was that some were affected and most were not..sorry I couldn't be more help but don't have time to search for the thread atm.

~SB
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MilkPudding:
If your phone is prone to it, flash a dark theme.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] icandy75:
If you're worried about burn in on the status bar you can run either launcher Pro or Adw home. They both allow you to hide the status bar.
[Android Apps and Games] Biso007:
There is an excellent small application on WM called "HushSMS" which is used to send special types of SMS (mainly type0 and Class0).

Any chance to find\develop a similar one for Android.

TIA
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] almi88:
Can someone please upload the gallery app from JM6? It is found in /system/app
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] EarlZ:
Just wondering, whats with the gallery app in JM6 ?
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] almi88:
I want it because the gallery on JPO drains my batt like crazy and I had no issue with JP6.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] gonsa:
my gallery is all messed up.

i get triple images where there is only one and i can't delete pictures.

I'm in JPO with TouchwizGTG.

please help.
[Galaxy S I9000 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Meneldor:
Same thing - triple images, not just for one of folders, ridiculous!
[myTouch 3G, Magic General] Phateless:
Found a couple of threads about this keyboard in Eclair, but not sure if the same applies for Froyo.

Tried installing an apk I downloaded from somewhere and got endless force closes. I installed it from Linda as a normal app tho, not sure if that makes any difference?

Can anyone help?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] whodatfever:
Any ideas?
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] badaphooko01:
click on reinstall packages.
[Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] whodatfever:
I'm stupid. Thank you for forgiving that. Really. Thanks. :)
[General Topics] killabee44:
What do you guys think? Is there any rumors of a really good new PPC to consider coming out any time soon? The EVO is nice but sooo many people have them now. I was hoping something new was coming out soon just to check out. Thanks.
[General Topics] matrixmain78:
I got the evo, and my wife the epic, for now this are the best Android phones on the market, if you wait you can probably get something newer, but there is always a new phone, what you have to look for it's a phone that fullfill your needs with Everything on it! Like the Evo!
[General Topics] westicle:
Wait, I've had the hero for a year and been upgradable since march, but the epic is garbage and the evo is 6 months old now. There are soon to be new phones for sprint. Give it a month.
[General Topics] killabee44:
lol... Yeah, I've been upgradable since early October and Im itching for a new toy. Hopefully by the end of the year. :(
[General Topics] westicle:
I really thought about an epic, but after spending time on the epic forum the foolishness there dissuaded me. Lol, they fight way too much for any real progress. Man, I hope we get a sweet phone on sprint...
[General Topics] Diamond_dawg:
HTC 7pro is coming in jan, if you can wait that long, buts its windows phone 7
[General Topics] killabee44:
Well after all the hell I went through with windows mobile, it's doubtful I'll ever go back.
[General Topics] M3Bus:
Am I to believe that I have this cool new Samsung Transform with Android 2.1 and I can't install and run apps from the sd card? I've searched and the only things I have concluded are that I have to wait until 2.2 update arrives or root my phone? Why have a market with thousands of apps and only be able to install a limited amount? Am I missing something? Sorry I am a noob to Android, coming from Windows Mobile based phones this is like trying to learn a new language. Any help you can give or direct me to would be great! Thanks in advance!
[General Topics] Cresho:
some applications wont. Some applications you can view with the app manager and some apps will allow you to transfer apps to sd. vision g2
[Android Apps and Games] tibwolf:
A little bit of googling lead me to this:

http://www.appbrain.com/app/flash-sms/com.qf.FlashSMS

seems to be janky, but I can't find anything else on android
[Android Apps and Games] Biso007:
Yes I 'm aware of this app but it does send only flash SMS. If you got the chance to try the HushSMS for WM you will know what I mean :)

Thanks anyway for taking the time to search and replay.
[Android Software Development] forcedfx:
Is there a way to add an option to the menu that pops up when you long press on an image in the web browser? For instance, right now if I long click on an image I get the options, "Save Image", "View Image", "Set as wallpaper", and "Share image". I'd like to add an option to that menu that would call my application and either pass the image data to it in an Intent or send the web link.

I'm not even sure if something like this is possible.
[Droid X General] cjh82181:
Is there a way to have the new text messages move to to top on the list of text messages instead of scrolling threw all of the messages and looking for the ones with dots next to them
[Droid X General] paul_viado:
that is actually a Froyo 2.2 issue on the x after the move to froyo "supposedly" an OTA fix update is on its way out soon to adress the issues the X has after the 2.2 OTA update
[Droid X General] bmac420:
only way i've found around it (until its fixed by moto) is to use a diff sms app. I use handcent and set the recieved message offset to -4.
[Droid X General] zehkaiser:
I used to use Handcent, but there's so much overhead for that app that it runs so slow. I used it for months...then one day accidentally opened my native text app to find it was blazing fast! Never used Handcent again...
[Droid X General] Casshern:
My stock messaging app stutters visually, and takes a good grip before it does anything. Handcent has never given me an issue.
[Droid X General] s0n-:
When did this happen? Handcent use to be HORRIBLY slow for my X but in the last 2 months all the updates have made it alot faster.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] James72:
James72 ITA ROMS

WM 6.5 Pro (Build 21916) with Office 2010

Rom has Sense 2.5.2019 and NO CHT​

P.S. If You like my Work, please offer me a beer: PAYPAL

Well, to first a big thank to Ervius, GenY , Programmatix, Captain Throw, eToy and all the Developers of Xda, without They was not possible to create those Roms.

ATTENTION: This Rom is ITALIAN and only for Diamond, I’m not responsable for your damages.​

Name of ROM: James72 ITA

Version: Releases (????????)

Creator: James72

Language: ITA

Release Date: 03/11/2010

Description: Windows Mobile 6.5 Pro with new Manila 2.5.2019

Screenshot:​

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- Updated to new Manila 2.5.2019

- Fixed bugs from my other WM 6.1 and WM 6.5 Roms.

- Fixed issues

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[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] YAHAHANUVOELEGANLC:
WOW

VERY NICE.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] cubetto:
Welcome chef.

Any information about ram and memory usage?

Thanks
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] f4d4x:
is it for touch diamond or touch pro???:confused:
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] James72:
We are on the Diamond thread, if You like and if You have Touch Pro, there's a thread on Pro side.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] James72:
No, I don't not. Sorry.

Well, I have Touch Pro, and the only Battery life is in standby about 3 days.

I don't not about Diamond.

If You like can You scribe your impression about the Rom?
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] Fabiett83:
I too was thinking if yours was a diamond or touch pro rom, in first post you wrote:

ATTENTION: This Rom is ITALIAN and only for Touch pro alias Htc T7272, I’m not responsable for your damages.

also in one of the images i read: radio 1.13.25.55, a raphael radio

after you last reply i tryed installing your rom on my diamond100 P3700

man, this is the biggest diamond rom i have ever installed, 150MB!

first i tried installing with your CustomRUU, copying was ok

after restart my diamond stopped at the boot screen with the touch diamond and R 1.17.25.09, G 52.69.25.37h, D 5.00.00.00 screen

so i flashed the fodd rom with customRUU, it worked

i copied your rom on the internal memory as diamimg.nbh and reflashed this way

same result as before

note: i did MTTY task 29 on every passage

i think something is wrong with your rom...
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] James72:
Mmmmmmmmm ......... working
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] f4d4x:
I have the same problem.
[Touch Diamond, MDA Compact IV ROM Development] sufiyan:
Plz can u upload this rom in english also...
[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] jwhardawayjr:
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[HD2 Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting and Genera] jwhardawayjr:
Sorry....disregard this thread. It was accidental.

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[Focus Accessories] Thresher:
This isn't the case for someone who doesn't want to modify it...

Problem:

The case covers the power, shutter and volume buttons. The case does not allow enough room between the button and case.

Result:

Power button and shutter buttons are pressed under the case and often results in powering off.

Solution:

Different case or Dremel your gel case to open up holes This will make it so your finger has to actually work a tiny amount into the case. Accidental presses are gone for me now.

Mod for yourself if you have the tools:

Dremel with a pointy sanding bit.
[Focus Accessories] jdigital007:
Confirmed! Total POS.
[Focus Accessories] ryotgz:
I saw the cases at the store and didn't like them. Hopefully some good ones come out.
[Focus Accessories] jasbur:
Agreed! Totally useless. Looks awesome but too tight on my phone and powers it off. Returning mine now. Going to get the silver hard one. Will let you know.
[Focus Accessories] cwiley2566:
Yeah they almost talked me into it but I was strong. Thanks for the info; glad I didn't get it.
[Focus Accessories] desolateone1:
Yeah I made the mistake of buying one of the gel cases...

It's HORRIBLE!

I'm going to return it later and buy a amzer case on amazon when I buy my microsd card.
[Focus Accessories] Thresher:
I was going to return mine but a different problem popped up and it made me realize this case could help me.

Lots of people are reporting accidental power button and camera button presses. This case makes it worse. Thus my awful review.

I am a bit lazy though and refused to look online or return the gel case.

I had previously taken a dremel to the inside of the gel case to allow for more clearance. Well it helped but I still was hitting the power button accidentally...

So it made me think of other cases I have had, why not just cut out those button holes?

So here it is, the modified gel case and it is awesome. No more accidental presses and no need to return anything or buy anything extra.

Check out the pic...
[Focus Accessories] olieebur:
I picked up the grey incipio shell case. I like it. I only got it because my gf works at the att store so only got it for $10.
[Focus Accessories] peterfnet:
Nice job! I got the same case and already took it off
[Focus Accessories] epidemike:
I simply returned mine

I went back and got the casemate red and black one. Muche better buttons that this POS
[Focus Accessories] Mallux:
I don't understand why they aren't shipping until 12/1. This whole WP7 venture just gets more ridiculous everyday...
[Focus Accessories] chizzwhizz:
i got the red and black case mate...i love how it makes the phone feel sturdier. Added grip comes in handy and the gain in thickness makes me feel like im using a handheld gaming device when playing games.
[Focus Accessories] wsantiagow:
I had one of those cases and although it was nice, try getting your phone out of it. You almost have to cut the damn thing out. :D
[Focus Accessories] vincentw56:
Weird. I must be the only one who has the case on my phone and it works perfectly. I must be lucky and got one of the Body Glove cases that was made right. :)

Never had a problem with any of the buttons and I use my phone a lot. I guess if it starts giving me problems, I will have to modify it.
[Focus Accessories] roblo:
I have the Case Mate Pop, and its an awesome case. Its built like a tank and will have no worries about dropping the phone knowing my phone is well protected. Highly recommended. The Incipio feather case, does not protect it all if you dropped it on its top or bottom, because those areas are not protected it will break or severely scratched up. The Body glove Mirage case is an odd case because you need to mod it, unlike the case for the Captivate. This one does not have the cut outs for the buttons.
[Focus Accessories] jbedoya:
whoever is very good on handling with care a dremel, you probably want to just "sand/reduce some of the interal space around the buttons, without creating a whole.

I am not that good, but I was able to do the internal "reduction" in the power button and it works... I messed with the Camera Shutter (My reduction ends in a whole for the shooter). You may like to try reduction first, as te external look of the cover remains.
[Focus Accessories] robstunner:
Would an xacto knife work?
[Focus Accessories] jbedoya:
For cutting the hole, yes; but, for reducing from inside, you may like to try better with Sandpaper if you don't have a dremel
[Focus Accessories] jbedoya:
Here the result pictures
[Focus Accessories] mastamind518:
Ill give this a try.

I bought the body glove gel case after seeing it on my sister's captivate but didnt expect the buttons to not be cut out. They designed the captivate's so much better.

Thanks for the tip!
[Focus Accessories] Gospelfrances:
I bought a two part case from ebay, it is a snap on case. just search it samsung focus hard case and its less than 10 dollars. since im new i can't post pictures that i upload but just search it in ebay
[Focus Accessories] jessiethe3rd:
My AT&T store in Seattle had these cases. I ended up picking one up but it doesn't have the issue you guys are talking about...

here's a video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KMQk2Fl_Pw
[Focus Accessories] jmerrey:
I too had this case, and it turned my phone off almost immediately, so I returned it. I went into the at&t store yesterday to get $100 back because they lowered the price on the focus and I purchased it less than 30 day ago. The employee recognized me and said "hey body glove fixed the focus cases, look!" Low and behold, the case now has holes for the buttons. Same price, same case, but holes now!
[Focus Accessories] shoyu burner:
I just bought the Body Glove Mirage black rubber case from AT&T last week and indeed, the holes are all cutout now and the case fits and works perfectly. I absolutely love the thing.