Originally Posted by Saanil

I think any phone which supports 3G and has a front facing camera will support this functionality as rightly pointed above. Now a days any phone above 15k has a front facing camera and I think they will surely support video calling. BTW have you tried using it earlier? 3G video calling is still to take off as 3G rates are still very high. If 3G prices decline I am sure video calling will increase - seems like a very interesting feature to use.

Originally Posted by ravi_23 (Post 2634348)

Just got my galaxyR from sulekha today, I am new to android to have got a few queries for now, other queries will come later as I use it more. :)

1) The phone specification says that it has 8gb of internal storage and 2 gb rom. Now when I check in the storage option in settings, it shows 3.75gb usb storage free and in the internal memory it shows 1.9gb free. What is this 3.75 usb storage? Can apps n other data be stored in it? Also is the internal memory shared into these usb memory/internal memory.
Can you check the specs again?
I think you mean 8gb via card, and 2gb internal.
3.75gb usb storage free is mem left on the card.
:eek: out of the box, and 4 odd gb used?have they given some free media on the card?
Last I checked you need to root to have apps to sd.
I think there are some apps which allow you to move installs to the card, but they are not comprehensive.do check.
2) How to change the idle screen lock pattern. I mean currently I have to slide it towards top right of the screen. Is there any way to change its pattern like say sliding left/right or top/bottom.
I dont think you an change the way it slides.But you can get some other unlockers from xda-developers, or look in the market.
search for "slide unlocker"
3) The phone box was sealed but it wasn't the hologram type seal, it was just a regular white seal with samsung logo. Does samsung handsets come with this type of seals?

cant say
Android gurus please help please:

Originally Posted by ravi_23

thanks mayank, for the quick reply :thumbs up

According to the specs given in gsmarena
Samsung I9103 Galaxy R - Full phone specifications

source gsm arena.

There it shows that the ph has internal 8 GB storage, 1 GB RAM, 2 GB ROM

Also the handset box has 8 gb written over it.

Now when I check in settings, under storage it has 3 sub menus.

1. SD card : total space unavailable
2. USB storage : total space available 3.75gb
3. Device memory : available space 1.95 gb

Now what I am guessing is internal memory of 8gb is divided into usb storage 3.75gb {dont exactly know what that it} and the 3 sub menu, that is device memory 1.95gb

Still its very much less than 8gb, also how do I check the ram and rom?

Any galaxy R user would be able to throw more light on it.

Originally Posted by ravi_23

Is samsung galaxy R's default bluetooth name "oliver" ? I am worried as usually manufacturers do not keep such names for bluetooth devices. It is usually the handset name itself. Galaxy R users please let me know. I am worried as it might be a used handset and previous owner might have kept this bluetooh device name.

Originally Posted by mayankk (Post 2634752)

* # * # 4636 # * # * user statistics and Phone Info*
Try this and see what comes up.

Edit:sorry.try this*#44336#. I think that would give a date.
Worked on the galaxy tab

Originally Posted by ravi_23 (Post 2634493)

thanks mayank, for the quick reply :thumbs up

According to the specs given in gsmarena
Samsung I9103 Galaxy R - Full phone specifications



Still its very much less than 8gb, also how do I check the ram and rom?

Any galaxy R user would be able to throw more light on it.

Originally Posted by fine69 (Post 2636099)

Bought my wife Dell's XCD35, was delivered yesterday through flipkart's incredible fast shipping (within one day). Any pointers on what are some cool apps that are must-have for this phone?

PS: Display as they say, is out of this world when compared to other phones in the ~12-13k price category.

Originally Posted by ravi_23 (Post 2634659)

Is samsung galaxy R's default bluetooth name "oliver" ? I am worried as usually manufacturers do not keep such names for bluetooth devices. It is usually the handset name itself. Galaxy R users please let me know. I am worried as it might be a used handset and previous owner might have kept this bluetooh device name.

Originally Posted by fine69 (Post 2636099)

Bought my wife Dell's XCD35, was delivered yesterday through flipkart's incredible fast shipping (within one day). Any pointers on what are some cool apps that are must-have for this phone?

PS: Display as they say, is out of this world when compared to other phones in the ~12-13k price category.

Originally Posted by Bluengel180 (Post 2636436)

Congrats on a fantastic phone. i've had my good times with its cousin

As for apps. the first thing you should do is install a custom launcher.search the marker for Go launcher EX/launcher pro.

And please avoid too many widgets/live wallpapers.they drain the battery superfast.

If you plan to play any free games from the market. install an adblocker first. as the Ads that show up on free games slow it down.

Use dropbox for syncing files from your PC

And tinker around the phone for now. and then think about apgrading the phone to gingerbread/CM7 (ICS is in the works too). an update to gingerbread doubles the responsiveness of the phone

Feel free to PM about any doubts or queries you might have,or for instructions on how to update.

Have fun with your new phone for now :D

Originally Posted by phamilyman (Post 2636526)

Android App Recommendations | FreeRiding

is a WIP but half useful.

good to see u agree with our regular phone recommendation :)