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Car-e-ok · 14th November 2010, 06:42

Any XPERIA X10 owner got lucky with upgrading the version to 2.1?
I upgraded mine. It did upgraded but when i started the phone it was still version 1.6. I upgraded once twice and thrice But no luck. So i was wondering if there is trick i am not knowing about or something.

Live To Jive · 14th November 2010, 10:15

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BSNL 3G Android Mobile Huawei U7510 Technical Specification:

HSDPA 2100MHz
GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz
GPRS/EDGE
2.8″ inch 262k QVGA Touchscreen Display
2 Megapixel Camera + Front VGA Camera
Micro SD Card up to 8GB
Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP
USB 2.0 high Speed Modem
FM Radio
MP3 Player
SMS/MMS/E-mail

BSNL Huawei U7510 Price in India: Rs.6500 Indian Rupee (INR)
Promotional 3G offer from BSNL:

Free Talk Time Rs.50 per month up to 6 months
Free Local and STD Video Calls (30 Minutes per month up to 6 months)
Free 3G Data usage 25 MB per month up to 2 months

Terms and Conditons: You have to buy

BSNL 3G Sim Kit: Rs.59/-
3G Plan FRC: Rs. 161/-
Life Time Validity Voucher: Rs.120+41
Talk Time: Rs.20
Free 3G Offer only applicable if customer Recharge for Rs. 50 every month.

Currently this BSNL 3G offer and Andorid Mobile is only available in Tamilnadu Circle. Contact Customer Care Number 9400024365 for more information.

Courtesy: Price India – Latest Price, News, Reviews

Seems like a good option. Tamil Nadu BHPians can you check it out.

raj_5004 · 14th November 2010, 11:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Car-e-ok

Any XPERIA X10 owner got lucky with upgrading the version to 2.1?
I upgraded mine. It did upgraded but when i started the phone it was still version 1.6. I upgraded once twice and thrice But no luck. So i was wondering if there is trick i am not knowing about or something.

Hi buddy, maybe firmware upgrade for your specific handset is not out yet.

try this-

x10 Flash 2.1 Final + Global World Firmware 2.1 - xda-developers

avi550m · 14th November 2010, 17:13

Which Android phone would be recommended on a budget of max 12k? I need a phone which will have business like features, but also be more future proof and expandable. I was looking at a Nokia E71, but its a bit long in the tooth and the camera isnt great (plus it only has a 2.5mm headphone jack).

My requirements for an Android phone are:
1. Runs smoothly
2. Good Call Quality and Signal Strength
3. Able to work on office documents
4. Good battery life
5. Should be reliable and not give problems
6. Budget max 12k
7. Divx playback would be a bonus
8. Camera should be decent
9. Sturdy build quality
10. Internet Access + Social Networking tools

Based on what I have read, the Samsung Galaxy 3 seems to be the best bet, except for the screen. But is the screen really so terrible? I am upgrading from a Sony Ericsson K750i.

What other sub 12k android phones would be recommended. Or should I go in the for E71?

ampere · 14th November 2010, 17:18

Galaxy 3. Nothing beats it for the price!

Raccoon · 14th November 2010, 18:45

^^^Why not Motorola Quench? Seems to have better specs than Galaxy 3, except for lack of auto-focus camera. Big plus would be the higher resolution screen.

Don't know how good it is in real though.

As for the Huawei, wasn't it supposed to launch in India for about 5,000 bucks? Or will that be a different model?

gupta_chd · 14th November 2010, 19:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raccoon

^^^Why not Motorola Quench? Seems to have better specs than Galaxy 3, except for lack of auto-focus camera. Big plus would be the higher resolution screen.

Android version is 1.5 cupcake, that is big put off.

DCEite · 14th November 2010, 19:14

The only reason that is putting me to hold my Galaxy 3 purchase is that no one seems to know - that will it be upgradable to Android 2.2 or Not. :(

low_bass_makker · 14th November 2010, 19:19

Upgraded to 2.1 on Sony Xperia X10. Configuring it ever since...LOL

Raccoon · 14th November 2010, 20:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by gupta_chd

Android version is 1.5 cupcake, that is big put off.

IIRC, it now comes preinstalled with 2.1. Remember reading that somewhere. 2.2 is probably not an option though.

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCEite

The only reason that is putting me to hold my Galaxy 3 purchase is that no one seems to know - that will it be upgradable to Android 2.2 or Not. :(

I believe it will be. Remember reading that somewhere too. Also kinda remember seeing that mentioned on the tin, lol. But please confirm that, as I'd seen it several weeks ago, when it was released.

girishv · 14th November 2010, 20:47

If you have rooted 1.6, just follow the xda-developers link to upgrade. I did upgrade to global 2.1 the day it got released. All you have to do is fool the SEUS to think that your mob belongs to Nordic (or global).

Quote:

Originally Posted by Car-e-ok

Any XPERIA X10 owner got lucky with upgrading the version to 2.1?
I upgraded mine. It did upgraded but when i started the phone it was still version 1.6. I upgraded once twice and thrice But no luck. So i was wondering if there is trick i am not knowing about or something.

LBA, I am spending most of my free time doing d same thing even 2 weeks after getting 2.1 on my x10

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raj_5004 · 14th November 2010, 21:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by low_bass_makker

Upgraded to 2.1 on Sony Xperia X10. Configuring it ever since...LOL

Quote:

Originally Posted by girishv

LBA, I am spending most of my free time doing d same thing even 2 weeks after getting 2.1 on my x10

Same here, but i am not complaining!

shivmarwaha · 14th November 2010, 22:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by raj_5004

Same here, but i am not complaining!

upgraded my x10 mini to 2.1 last night. only difference i find is that the phone has become a bit slow.

raj_5004 · 14th November 2010, 22:34

the phone would be slow for the first day, infact the first battery cycle. you will notice an improvement later. same happened with my X10.

i upgraded my bro's X10 mini pro today & surprisingly, there was no lag at all.

coolaks7 · 14th November 2010, 22:48

Any BHPian using Spice Mi-300? It has all the features of a budget Android phone. Comes preloaded with Android 2.1. and most importantly is priced at Rs. 9990

I have not been able to check out the phone in person.. All Spice hotspots just have a dummy set. Basically i want to know about the screen responsiveness and actual build quality..

Spice MI 300 Price in India? Spice Android Mobile Phone Price List

14th November 2010, 06:42	#616
Car-e-ok BHPian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: New Orleans Posts: 222 Thanked: 21 Times	hi Any XPERIA X10 owner got lucky with upgrading the version to 2.1? I upgraded mine. It did upgraded but when i started the phone it was still version 1.6. I upgraded once twice and thrice But no luck. So i was wondering if there is trick i am not knowing about or something.
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14th November 2010, 10:15	#617
Live To Jive BANNED Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Swindon, UK Posts: 698 Thanked: 89 Times	BSNL Huawei U7510– Affordable 3G Touchscreen Android Mobile BSNL Huawei U7510 is full touchscreen mobile phone, powered by Qualcomm BREW 3.1 platform and Google Android OS @ very attractive price in India. Huawei U7510 Mobile phone features 2MP camera, Expandable memory, 3G Connectivity, Stereo Bluetooth and front VGA Camera for Video Calling. BSNL 3G Android Mobile Huawei U7510 Technical Specification: HSDPA 2100MHz GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz GPRS/EDGE 2.8″ inch 262k QVGA Touchscreen Display 2 Megapixel Camera + Front VGA Camera Micro SD Card up to 8GB Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP USB 2.0 high Speed Modem FM Radio MP3 Player SMS/MMS/E-mail BSNL Huawei U7510 Price in India: Rs.6500 Indian Rupee (INR) Promotional 3G offer from BSNL: Free Talk Time Rs.50 per month up to 6 months Free Local and STD Video Calls (30 Minutes per month up to 6 months) Free 3G Data usage 25 MB per month up to 2 months Terms and Conditons: You have to buy BSNL 3G Sim Kit: Rs.59/- 3G Plan FRC: Rs. 161/- Life Time Validity Voucher: Rs.120+41 Talk Time: Rs.20 Free 3G Offer only applicable if customer Recharge for Rs. 50 every month. Currently this BSNL 3G offer and Andorid Mobile is only available in Tamilnadu Circle. Contact Customer Care Number 9400024365 for more information. Courtesy: Price India – Latest Price, News, Reviews Seems like a good option. Tamil Nadu BHPians can you check it out. Attached Thumbnails
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14th November 2010, 17:13	#619
avi550m BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 253 Thanked: 307 Times	Which Android phone would be recommended on a budget of max 12k? I need a phone which will have business like features, but also be more future proof and expandable. I was looking at a Nokia E71, but its a bit long in the tooth and the camera isnt great (plus it only has a 2.5mm headphone jack). My requirements for an Android phone are: 1. Runs smoothly 2. Good Call Quality and Signal Strength 3. Able to work on office documents 4. Good battery life 5. Should be reliable and not give problems 6. Budget max 12k 7. Divx playback would be a bonus 8. Camera should be decent 9. Sturdy build quality 10. Internet Access + Social Networking tools Based on what I have read, the Samsung Galaxy 3 seems to be the best bet, except for the screen. But is the screen really so terrible? I am upgrading from a Sony Ericsson K750i. What other sub 12k android phones would be recommended. Or should I go in the for E71?
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14th November 2010, 17:18	#620
ampere Team-BHP Support Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Bangalore Posts: 17,952 Thanked: 12,941 Times View My Garage	Galaxy 3. Nothing beats it for the price!
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14th November 2010, 18:45	#621
Raccoon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Poona Posts: 1,851 Thanked: 116 Times	^^^Why not Motorola Quench? Seems to have better specs than Galaxy 3, except for lack of auto-focus camera. Big plus would be the higher resolution screen. Don't know how good it is in real though. As for the Huawei, wasn't it supposed to launch in India for about 5,000 bucks? Or will that be a different model?
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14th November 2010, 19:14	#623
DCEite Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: NCR Posts: 3,418 Thanked: 2,565 Times	The only reason that is putting me to hold my Galaxy 3 purchase is that no one seems to know - that will it be upgradable to Android 2.2 or Not. :(
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14th November 2010, 19:19	#624
low_bass_makker Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Faridabad Posts: 6,815 Thanked: 305 Times View My Garage	Upgraded to 2.1 on Sony Xperia X10. Configuring it ever since...LOL
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14th November 2010, 22:34	#629
raj_5004 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dubai/Mumbai Posts: 5,238 Thanked: 3,139 Times	the phone would be slow for the first day, infact the first battery cycle. you will notice an improvement later. same happened with my X10. i upgraded my bro's X10 mini pro today & surprisingly, there was no lag at all.
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14th November 2010, 22:48	#630
coolaks7 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: delhi Posts: 43 Thanked: 7 Times	Spice Mi-300 Any BHPian using Spice Mi-300? It has all the features of a budget Android phone. Comes preloaded with Android 2.1. and most importantly is priced at Rs. 9990 I have not been able to check out the phone in person.. All Spice hotspots just have a dummy set. Basically i want to know about the screen responsiveness and actual build quality.. Spice MI 300 Price in India? Spice Android Mobile Phone Price List
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