The Mobile Phone Thread - Queries, decisions, discussions all here

vcash · 15th January 2010, 13:43

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Originally Posted by jkdas

Take it to Nokia care, I had the same issue.

Were they able to save your data? How much did it cost?

Rehaan · 15th January 2010, 13:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by vcash

Were they able to save your data?

vcash,

Even though the phone doesn't get to the stage where it shows the UI - might be worth seeing if you can take a backup on Nokia's PC-Suite Software via USB cable.

cya
R

vcash · 15th January 2010, 14:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rehaan

vcash,

Even though the phone doesn't get to the stage where it shows the UI - might be worth seeing if you can take a backup on Nokia's PC-Suite Software via USB cable.

cya
R

Thanks R - Unfortunatley dont have the USB cable and I sync using BT.

NetfreakBombay · 15th January 2010, 14:52

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Originally Posted by Eddy

He went to the Nokia showroom yesterday, the sales guy said that 5230 does not come with GPS.

That is wrong. Look at Nokia India page : Nokia India - Nokia 5230 - Specifications

Review of phone : Nokia 5230 review: Foot soldiers get smarter - GSMArena.com

Rodeo · 15th January 2010, 15:23

I hv N97. I installed the latest firmware and after that it just screwed my mobile. It has so many bugs. For few contacts, contact name is not displayed in case of call from contact. It hangs when i get a call. When i connect to my bluetooth music system in the car, first call gets connected but in next call i cant hear the other person. I then need to restart my phone.

There are many more issues after installing this firmware. I tried to reinstall the software but no use.

extreme_torque · 15th January 2010, 16:58

Nokia 5800 firmware with kinetic scrolling is out! Rejoice!

ms001 · 15th January 2010, 18:37

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Originally Posted by extreme_torque

Nokia 5800 firmware with kinetic scrolling is out! Rejoice!

upgraded already , the phone is more responsive now

Ferrari1976 · 15th January 2010, 18:56

Need help!

Need a dual sim phone. Had a look at the videocon range and i think they look good! Has anyone used them on this forum before? Please provide your feedback.

Regards
Ashish

JVH · 16th January 2010, 14:18

Guys, I need a simplest of simple phone. My only usage would be calls and SMS's. I already have a official BB Javelin and I need this second phone for personal usage. Budget < 7K. Plz help.

TIA.

vcash · 16th January 2010, 15:40

Just got back from Nokia care - They say that this is not a software issue and some hardware componenet that needs looking into. They can't do a reset either. I find this strange since, the phone does turn on, just doesnt boot up.

Anyway - They want 3700 buck to fix which is frankly a rip off. So what are my options - The local mobile repair wallah or some other method of revival - I need my E71 to browse T-Bhp on the move! Help Please!

NetfreakBombay · 16th January 2010, 21:03

Local mobile repair is the best option. There are aftermarket replacements for pretty much every component. Those would be cheaper.

gaurav_chopra04 · 18th January 2010, 01:23

Hi Guy,
I plan to buy a new iphone 3GS and thus tried to look around on web including tean bhp for the updates but couldnt find any. Some websites on internet announced the launch date to be 9 august 2009 but there is no update since then.

iphone India, airtel or vodafone websites also have no updates on the same. The iphone website shows a comming soon tag along with the 3gs.

Just want to enquire if the new model has been launched or not. If not, then is there any update when exactly is it going to be launched.

I would appreciate your help!

Gaurav

NetfreakBombay · 18th January 2010, 08:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by NetfreakBombay

That is wrong. Look at Nokia India page : Nokia India - Nokia 5230 - Specifications

Review of phone : Nokia 5230 review: Foot soldiers get smarter - GSMArena.com

Picked up Nokia 5230 yesterday. Cost was 8,300.

Amazing phone for the price. GPS works fine, setting up Garmin and other packages,

vcash · 18th January 2010, 11:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by NetfreakBombay

Local mobile repair is the best option. There are aftermarket replacements for pretty much every component. Those would be cheaper.

Darwin Award of the weekend to go to me.

I went to a Mobile Wallah and he said Rs. 850 to fix software issue but it would take him a few days. I told him that was too long.

Went next door to another guy - He takes out my memory card and the phone magically springs to life. Turn out that the memory card got corrput and needs to be reformatted. He charged zip for this.

The only negative thing is that in my frantic fervor, the hard reset I had performed with the call button, * & 3 worked and my data has got wiped off. But atleast the phone is working so problem solved for now.

gomzi · 18th January 2010, 12:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by NetfreakBombay

Picked up Nokia 5230 yesterday. Cost was 8,300.

Amazing phone for the price. GPS works fine, setting up Garmin and other packages,

Hey, Me too! Picked one up last evening, so I haven't yet played with it much.

15th January 2010, 15:23	#5690
Rodeo BHPian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Hyderabad Posts: 356 Thanked: 28 Times	I hv N97. I installed the latest firmware and after that it just screwed my mobile. It has so many bugs. For few contacts, contact name is not displayed in case of call from contact. It hangs when i get a call. When i connect to my bluetooth music system in the car, first call gets connected but in next call i cant hear the other person. I then need to restart my phone. There are many more issues after installing this firmware. I tried to reinstall the software but no use.
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15th January 2010, 16:58	#5691
extreme_torque BANNED Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Melbourne Posts: 4,461 Thanked: 5,535 Times	Nokia 5800 firmware with kinetic scrolling is out! Rejoice!
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15th January 2010, 18:56	#5693
Ferrari1976 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 219 Thanked: 95 Times	Need help! Need a dual sim phone. Had a look at the videocon range and i think they look good! Has anyone used them on this forum before? Please provide your feedback. Regards Ashish
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16th January 2010, 14:18	#5694
JVH Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,052 Thanked: 213 Times	Guys, I need a simplest of simple phone. My only usage would be calls and SMS's. I already have a official BB Javelin and I need this second phone for personal usage. Budget < 7K. Plz help. TIA.
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16th January 2010, 15:40	#5695
vcash BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 453 Thanked: 22 Times	Just got back from Nokia care - They say that this is not a software issue and some hardware componenet that needs looking into. They can't do a reset either. I find this strange since, the phone does turn on, just doesnt boot up. Anyway - They want 3700 buck to fix which is frankly a rip off. So what are my options - The local mobile repair wallah or some other method of revival - I need my E71 to browse T-Bhp on the move! Help Please!
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16th January 2010, 21:03	#5696
NetfreakBombay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,481 Thanked: 1,135 Times	Local mobile repair is the best option. There are aftermarket replacements for pretty much every component. Those would be cheaper.
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18th January 2010, 01:23	#5697
gaurav_chopra04 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 1,264 Thanked: 574 Times View My Garage	Hi Guy, I plan to buy a new iphone 3GS and thus tried to look around on web including tean bhp for the updates but couldnt find any. Some websites on internet announced the launch date to be 9 august 2009 but there is no update since then. iphone India, airtel or vodafone websites also have no updates on the same. The iphone website shows a comming soon tag along with the 3gs. Just want to enquire if the new model has been launched or not. If not, then is there any update when exactly is it going to be launched. I would appreciate your help! Gaurav
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