[zteg]

Originally Posted by bloodred

OT. Does your phone lock GPS easily? I have same model and am unsuccessful despite trying several times. Maybe time to visit service centre myself.

GPS lock was a problem with SGSL. Update your phone with the latest Official froyo update available via Kies. GPS locks within seconds. Also battery lasts longer.

[Shashank.A]

Originally Posted by dkaile

Factory data reset should be in Settings-Privacy-Factory data reset; remember to take all backup as it will reset your phone to the state that you bought it in.

Sir..if the screen is not working then I how would one do it ?? :P

Anyhow figured out the hard reset, done it, but did not solve the problem. Service center it would be there.. :(

[dkaile]

@shashank - you can always use the hardware buttons to navigate and select it. Anyways, its sad to see that didnt solve your issue. Its the service station for you then...

[jesal]

you are the 2nd person with the same problem i know this month. take it to samsung, if under warranty.

[Sankar]

Originally Posted by Shashank.A

Sir..if the screen is not working then I how would one do it ?? :P

Use the 3 button recovery mode. Turn off the phone, press Volume up+Home+Power to get into recovery (release the power button as the phone boots up). Scroll down to Factory Reset using volume down key, the action button is your home button.

But I have only little hope that this would solve your issue.

Edit: Just re read that you figured it out but with no luck

Originally Posted by dkaile

@shashank - you can always use the hardware buttons to navigate and select it.

Nope can't do on Galaxy S/SL/S2, there are no hardware navigation and action buttons on this one.

[dkaile]

@sankar - doesnt the pad in centre lower portion have navigation and select function - Samsung I9003 Galaxy SL - Full phone specifications

[Shashank.A]

Originally Posted by dkaile

@shashank - you can always use the hardware buttons to navigate and select it.

Nope.. not on this phone..

[Sankar]

Originally Posted by dkaile

@sankar - doesnt the pad in centre lower portion have navigation and select function - Samsung I9003 Galaxy SL - Full phone specifications

Nope, the pad you see is only a hardware home button. No hardware navigation options in this series of phones. Touch UI is the only option.

[kalpeshc]

Originally Posted by rohan_iitr

Update: I had given my faulty Nokia 5230 to Nokia Care Centre for repair. The handset conked off after just 11 months of purchase, even though it was handled very well.

I went to collect the handset. Nokia Care executive told me that my phone is irrepairable and provided me with a brand new replacement free of cost. But there was no additional warranty coverage for this brand new handset (apart from the initial 12 month warranty, out of which 11 months are already over). So to be on the safer side, I opted for 12 month extended warranty.

Now I am also convinced that it was from a defective batch. I really dread to think what might have happened if the phone had conked off after the expiry of warranty period. Would they have asked me to changed the whole mother board (since the phone has been declared irrepairable by Nokia Care) ?

Exactly same problem with me too - Nokia 5230 conked off - after the warranty a few days back. Have to write it off. I may opt for an Optimus One now.

[rohan_iitr]

Originally Posted by kalpeshc

Exactly same problem with me too - Nokia 5230 conked off - after the warranty a few days back. Have to write it off. I may opt for an Optimus One now.

What was the problem you faced in your 5230 ?

What did Nokia Service Centre say ? Have they declared it irrepairable ?

Why don't you try some unauthorised service centre ? From my past experience, these people are more knowledgeable and capable than authorised service centres.

Rohan

[Samurai]

My wife's Nokia 3710 fold is slowly dying. It cuts off calls, often just goes off. It comes to life only after re-seating the battery. She wants a new phone now.

Her requirements:
1) A phone that doesn't conk off. It will be left all around the house often and my toddler son gets play with it, even jump on it some time.
2) 3G + Facebook
3) Calls & SMS.
4) Budget within 15K.
5) Doesn't care about modern phone, is open to iPhone 3GS too, but it is outside budget.

Basically, a tough smartphone.

Some of you might wonder why not Defy. Good choice, but I have a Defy. Why have 2 Defys at home.

[Latheesh]

Originally Posted by Samurai

1)It will be left all around the house often and my toddler son gets play with it, even jump on it some time.

Get another Defy

Otherwise have a look @ Nokia E6. Price is around 15-16K if you purchase online after applying some discount coupon. My friend has it and he seems to be happy with the same (He is a Nokia fan).

[traveloholic]

Originally Posted by libranof1987

I plan to swap the phone with HTC Wildfire/S. What should be a realistic price to sell the HD7 in Gurgaon?

Why sell off this HD7, my friend rooted his HD7 with Android GingerBread and its working like wonder. You can also do it and let you mom use a Android based HD7. My 2 cents.

[anonymous]

This will be a good alternative to Samsung Galaxy S IIand if price correctly
The Samsung Galaxy R has been known as the variant of the Samsung Galaxy S II with similar hardware specifications. The Galaxy R reminds us of what Samsung did with the Galaxy S by launching a variant in the form of the Galaxy SL. Now, this fancied cheaper alternative to the Galaxy S II has been finally made official by Samsung. The Galaxy R broke cover in Sweden last month, where the device is now available, while other regions of Europe and Asia will follow soon. As you would expect from a cheaper variant, the Galaxy R doesn't exactly have the same specs as the GS2. That being said, the Galaxy R is something to look out for in the mid-range segment.
Going by the handset's pricing in Sweden which is $600 (Rs 27,000 approx) it doesn't seem a lot cheaper than the GS2. Not sure about price on which it would be offered in India.
Source-
Samsung Galaxy R "Coming Soon" To Asia And Europe

[libranof1987]

Originally Posted by traveloholic

Why sell off this HD7, my friend rooted his HD7 with Android GingerBread and its working like wonder. You can also do it and let you mom use a Android based HD7. My 2 cents.

Done exactly that. Got her a Samsung Galaxy Ace.

So, how do I install Android on the HD7?