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

thelightening · 18th February 2011, 23:18

Guys , i got my HTC Wildfire upgraded to 2.2 Froyo from HTC service center in Bangalore yesterday. Hope new HTC wildfire will comes with 2.2. Give a try.

BaCkSeAtDrIVeR · 19th February 2011, 10:23

Pallavi - the Stars seem to be astronomically priced for that budget; 12K plus; or am I missing something? (pun unintended)

You will get the touch screen champ 3303 at 3.5K odd!!! (no, the decimal is not misplaced)

naj · 19th February 2011, 10:36

Hi!

Most 3G phones have a frontal camera for video calling. I am wondering if one can use skype or various messengers for video calls over voip when connected to the net via gprs or wifi using this frontal camera(Note that it would act like a webcam).

I have heard of an app called as Fring which allows that or is there any other app?

Can the learned Guru's please advice regarding the same.
Also I have seen that the Samsung wave 3g Tab can be used for the same but its a tablet anyway and its big to plonk around especially whilst traveling .

Cheers,
Naj

driving_smartly · 19th February 2011, 11:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by BaCkSeAtDrIVeR

Pallavi - the Stars seem to be astronomically priced for that budget; 12K plus; or am I missing something? (pun unintended)

You will get the touch screen champ 3303 at 3.5K odd!!! (no, the decimal is not misplaced)

Samsung Star Next now available at Rs 5500 in Mumbai. I have used Samsung Star for 19 Months now changed to Samsung Wave.

NetfreakBombay · 19th February 2011, 11:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by naj

Most 3G phones have a frontal camera for video calling. I am wondering if one can use skype or various messengers for video calls over voip when connected to the net via gprs or wifi using this frontal camera(Note that it would act like a webcam).

You can use Fring for voice chat on Android. Others (Skype/Gtalk) do not support it yet on Android.

Pallavi · 19th February 2011, 14:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by BaCkSeAtDrIVeR

Pallavi - the Stars seem to be astronomically priced for that budget; 12K plus; or am I missing something? (pun unintended)

You will get the touch screen champ 3303 at 3.5K odd!!! (no, the decimal is not misplaced)

BSD,

You are talking about the higher models of Star. What i chose was the basic model because my mom uses the phone only for calls. No texting, taking pics etc. I am opting for a touch screen because she loves touchscreen phones.

Samsung Star (MRP around 6.3k) quoted is 4.7k and Champ was quoted 3.8k.

Please suggest which to opt for. I have seen Champ being used by some of my colleagues and it looks good. But no idea about Star.

-Pallavi

arunkk · 21st February 2011, 09:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by naj

Hi!

Most 3G phones have a frontal camera for video calling. I am wondering if one can use skype or various messengers for video calls over voip when connected to the net via gprs or wifi using this frontal camera(Note that it would act like a webcam).

I have heard of an app called as Fring which allows that or is there any other app?

Can the learned Guru's please advice regarding the same.
Also I have seen that the Samsung wave 3g Tab can be used for the same but its a tablet anyway and its big to plonk around especially whilst traveling .

Cheers,
Naj

I have used Fring for Video chat in Skype. But that was earlier and now Fring has dropped support for Skype. But still you can use the Fring messenger itself for video chat using front camera.

JMaruru · 22nd February 2011, 20:58

After comparing Samsung Galaxy Ace v/s LG Optimus One, have almost decided on Optimus One. As such please let me know, which shop in Bangalore could give me the best price on LG Optimus One?

Please advice.

Thad E Ginathom · 22nd February 2011, 21:51

Whilst my N82 continues to work, I suppose I'm not buying.

If I was to, though: I fancy the Motorola Defy.

sanagg1 · 23rd February 2011, 07:17

MODS pls

Post #7775 at 09.11 on 21-2-2011
Post #7776 at 20.58 on 22-2-2011

I posted in daytime on 22-2-2011 but it is not visible.
Am I missing something ?

libranof1987 · 24th February 2011, 11:45

Hey folks,

I have a Motorola Razr2 V8. Of late, I have been facing issues like, one particular folder getting deleted, phone hanging once in a while etc.

I have tried factory restore, delete data etc. but doesn't work.

I got the phone formatted at Redington (Motorola's Authorized Service Centre) but the problems are resurfacing.

Any idea how I can format the phone and re-install the OS? Any other solutions?

RROD · 25th February 2011, 13:14

when is the iPhone 4 ios 4.2.1 carrier unlock being released.
Can someone please let me know, if it's already out, i desperately need it.

maverick555 · 25th February 2011, 18:48

Hi

Can anyone recommend some good website for ordering
Mobile online.

I tried flipkart but the phone is out of stock.
Has anyone tried univercell.in ??

gupta_chd · 27th February 2011, 13:41

Can anybody please suggest if any of indian carriers offer micro sim card used in iPhone 4. If not, then what are the alternatives?

akshaymahajan · 27th February 2011, 14:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by gupta_chd

Can anybody please suggest if any of indian carriers offer micro sim card used in iPhone 4. If not, then what are the alternatives?

No I dont think any of the service providers offer them yet.
The alternative is a simple micro sim cutter. Or just go to any phone shop and he will do it for you. And you always have micro SIM to SIM trays.

$8.66 - Stainless Steel Micro Sim Card Cutter with Micro Sim Card Adapters for Apple iPad/iPhone 4 - Gadgets

18th February 2011, 23:18	#7801
thelightening BHPian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 262 Thanked: 3 Times View My Garage	re: The Mobile Phone Thread - Queries, decisions, discussions all here Guys , i got my HTC Wildfire upgraded to 2.2 Froyo from HTC service center in Bangalore yesterday. Hope new HTC wildfire will comes with 2.2. Give a try.
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19th February 2011, 10:23	#7802
BaCkSeAtDrIVeR Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kochi Posts: 2,540 Thanked: 758 Times	re: The Mobile Phone Thread - Queries, decisions, discussions all here Pallavi - the Stars seem to be astronomically priced for that budget; 12K plus; or am I missing something? (pun unintended) You will get the touch screen champ 3303 at 3.5K odd!!! (no, the decimal is not misplaced)
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19th February 2011, 10:36	#7803
naj BANNED Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: N Israel/ Pune Posts: 203 Thanked: 182 Times	re: The Mobile Phone Thread - Queries, decisions, discussions all here Hi! Most 3G phones have a frontal camera for video calling. I am wondering if one can use skype or various messengers for video calls over voip when connected to the net via gprs or wifi using this frontal camera(Note that it would act like a webcam). I have heard of an app called as Fring which allows that or is there any other app? Can the learned Guru's please advice regarding the same. Also I have seen that the Samsung wave 3g Tab can be used for the same but its a tablet anyway and its big to plonk around especially whilst traveling . Cheers, Naj Last edited by naj : 19th February 2011 at 10:37.
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22nd February 2011, 20:58	#7808
JMaruru BHPian Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: BLR/EWR Posts: 849 Thanked: 432 Times	Re: LG Optimos One? After comparing Samsung Galaxy Ace v/s LG Optimus One, have almost decided on Optimus One. As such please let me know, which shop in Bangalore could give me the best price on LG Optimus One? Please advice.
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22nd February 2011, 21:51	#7809
Thad E Ginathom Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Chennai Posts: 11,470 Thanked: 30,161 Times	re: The Mobile Phone Thread - Queries, decisions, discussions all here Whilst my N82 continues to work, I suppose I'm not buying. If I was to, though: I fancy the Motorola Defy.
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23rd February 2011, 07:17	#7810
sanagg1 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: HIMALYAS Posts: 279 Thanked: 6 Times	re: The Mobile Phone Thread - Queries, decisions, discussions all here MODS pls Post #7775 at 09.11 on 21-2-2011 Post #7776 at 20.58 on 22-2-2011 I posted in daytime on 22-2-2011 but it is not visible. Am I missing something ?
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24th February 2011, 11:45	#7811
libranof1987 Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: All over! Posts: 8,196 Thanked: 20,626 Times	Formatting and re-installing the OS Hey folks, I have a Motorola Razr2 V8. Of late, I have been facing issues like, one particular folder getting deleted, phone hanging once in a while etc. I have tried factory restore, delete data etc. but doesn't work. I got the phone formatted at Redington (Motorola's Authorized Service Centre) but the problems are resurfacing. Any idea how I can format the phone and re-install the OS? Any other solutions? Last edited by aah78 : 25th February 2011 at 20:49. Reason: Merged with exiting.
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25th February 2011, 13:14	#7812
RROD BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 324 Thanked: 291 Times	re: The Mobile Phone Thread - Queries, decisions, discussions all here when is the iPhone 4 ios 4.2.1 carrier unlock being released. Can someone please let me know, if it's already out, i desperately need it.
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25th February 2011, 18:48	#7813
maverick555 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Haryana Posts: 78 Thanked: 4 Times	re: The Mobile Phone Thread - Queries, decisions, discussions all here Hi Can anyone recommend some good website for ordering Mobile online. I tried flipkart but the phone is out of stock. Has anyone tried univercell.in ??
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27th February 2011, 13:41	#7814
gupta_chd BHPian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 323 Thanked: 424 Times	re: The Mobile Phone Thread - Queries, decisions, discussions all here Can anybody please suggest if any of indian carriers offer micro sim card used in iPhone 4. If not, then what are the alternatives?
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