So i'm finally doing it, buying a used TP2 from someone on craigslist.
Any suggestions on what to look for when I inspect the phone before handing over the money?
Cosmetic issues aside, I'm more looking for software problems that i should keep an eye out for. thanks
I buyed one..i test the connections GPS, BT, WiFI, Charging, Active sync with comp... But... when i start to use the phone on full capacity the windows crashed..restart after restart..take care....to be a total lose i try to rewrite the windows..and by mistake a start to write Rafael software instead of Rhodium..and right the phone is at a profesional service..Please take care.
Telus Phone
Hi there ,
I have a telus TP2, and I did drop it 2 or 3 times on the ground.from the table. (nothing is broken)
But If I check closely the space from the Keyboard to the lcd (closed phone) I see that I "could" open it from the wrong side..
The phone is not "flush" anymore.
So if you see "through" the phone (1mm/1.5mm) that means the phone was probably dropped.. (best guess)
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I flashed the HTC factory rom a few weeks back, and now (not because of the flashing) my screen is broken. I think I sweat on it and it has caused the connectors to be intermitent. The water damage sticker is luckily still white I have alreay flashed the ATT stock back onto the unit, but without screen viewability, I can't run KAIS-SPL. You can here the ATT swoosh sounds on startup. The screen works about 5% of the time, so do I chance sending it back with HardSPL still on it as they might not be able to verify. The 5% chance scares me. Is it possible to put ATT SPL without having the screen work? Lastly, is there a command line interface to remotely activate KAIS-SPL?
Thanks,
brux2dc
FYI. This unit is still within the 30 days, but i am sure they will check it before issuing a credit.
get it replaced. try in store first since you're within ur 30 days.
if you need to go through warr exchange, have no fear. ive sent back 6 kaisers lol
one had a chunk missing outta the corner. another, the pixels went green and wack. another had a replaced screen and that screen had an "oil" spot and the hinge was all loose. no fees.
the only thing i would worry about is them replacing the screen and seeing salt from your sweat. even water leaves a green residue at times on electronics.
oh, and if you dont wanna do that, you can grab a refurb from ATT or another seller for cheap. all my refurbs were lnib
Yeah, I bought mine over the internet through the FAN site. Unfortunately It would be easy to show the clerk in a store how messed up this phone is. I"ll just send it without worrying about the SPL. I haven't seen the screen all day, so I guess it is FUBAR!
6 phones? Is this phone really that crappy quality wise? Should I get a different phone. Although this phone has everything I could want in a phone (for the time being )
Thanks
brux2dc said:
Yeah, I bought mine over the internet through the FAN site. Unfortunately It would be easy to show the clerk in a store how messed up this phone is. I"ll just send it without worrying about the SPL. I haven't seen the screen all day, so I guess it is FUBAR!
6 phones? Is this phone really that crappy quality wise? Should I get a different phone. Although this phone has everything I could want in a phone (for the time being )
Thanks
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This phone is NOT CRAPPY (except the video DRIVERS).
It actually depends on people's use. I personally keep my phones away from all the hazards and on cases (leather, silicone...) If anything happens to it its just BADLUCK.
My opinion is If you are happy with your phone then do not get a different one.
This would work, if you could install it...
There is a program that might help you, SOTI pocket controller pro. It will let you control your phone from the computer... the only problem is installing it. You would need to be able to hit the check box. It might be possible to have it installed automatically with UC, but another, more knowledgeable member would need to give advice for this one.
If you do get the program on your phone, you should be able to revert it to factory. As another post already said, you may be fine anyway as I doubt a new phone under warranty will be heavily scrutinized by ATT.
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There is a program that might help you, SOTI pocket controller pro. It will let you control your phone from the computer... the only problem is installing it. You would need to be able to hit the check box. It might be possible to have it installed automatically with UC, but another, more knowledgeable member would need to give advice for this one.
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this is false, when i freshly flash a new device and it dont have soti installed then i just open soti on the computer and hit connect. It then installs the cab with no prompts. SOTI would work very well in this instance!
wow 6 phones, and here i'm getting mad about 4, i'm still waiting for att to send me one that works, i guess my 4 isn't that bad at all.
and at op sogun is correct, SOTI works great used it to take the contacts off my hermes when the screen broke. but i took that phone apart to the mother board and did it that way cause i couldn't remember how to put it back together
thanks for the help.
I'll look into SOTI.
brux2dc said:
thanks for the help.
I'll look into SOTI.
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I am using a Sprint Touch Pro with a 16GB MicroSD. The following is a list a problems that I have. Just wondering if anyone has found fixes/workarounds.
1. If I try to sync using ActiveSync 4.5 while I have the MicroSD card installed, ActiveSync hangs when it gets to the "Looking for Changes" step. If I sync without the card installed, it works fine. Not sure what is going on.
2. Can't log in to Windows Live Messenger from Windows Live Mobile. A search shows that others are having this problem as well. Has anyone found a solution?
3. Numerous problems with the latest version of Windows Search Live (Won't find addresses, Locate Me is grayed out, auto-suggest won't work, map font size WAY too small). Probably bugs. I wish I could re-install the old version. I really miss this app.
So many really-annoying software-related issues! Otherwise, great device!
4. very slow GPS respond.
5. tomtom6, screen switch off while in call, GPS signal gone. (testing Garmin, wishing luck).
6. that damn d pad
7. battery life of course
8. unmapable buttons
perhaps a faulty sd card? Or you sync alot of things and it maybe taking a very long time.
i had the windows live messenger issue. Said no connection or in a bad location even though i was able to use the internet on my phone. so not sure what was wrong with then i flashed to latest ProVEN rom and all is good
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perhaps a faulty sd card? Or you sync alot of things and it maybe taking a very long time.
i had the windows live messenger issue. Said no connection or in a bad location even though i was able to use the internet on my phone. so not sure what was wrong with then i flashed to latest ProVEN rom and all is good
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Actually the SD card seems to work just fine otherwise, so I don't think its a bad card.
I had no problem syncing right after my last hard reset even with the card installed. It wasn't until after a few days that the sync problem crept in, so I am assuming that some of the software I installed created the issue. From my searching, I have found that others have seen this same problem, but, so far, no fixes.
The Windows Live Messenger issue is usually a "Server Error." From what I have seen, quite a few other people are having the same issue. I am using the stock, Sprint ROM.
my idea to the horrible D-Pad.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=473023
Just need someone to develop it.
I had my first look at the Touch Pro and Fuze today. The Touch Pro was in rough shape - when the keyboard was open the touch screen portion was rather jiggly. When asked, the Sprint salesman said it was a demo and roughly handled. But I doubt it's the most handled phone in the store and it got me wondering about the long-term durability of the Fuze.
1. How has your Fuze held up physically so far?
2. The AT&T salesman said the problem return rates on their wi-fi phones are as follows:
Fuze - 15-20%
Blackberry Bold - 1-2%
Samsung Epix - 0% (store has never had one returned)
(The salesman was pushing me towards the Blackberry))
Would you agree or disagree with these stats based on your experiences with cell phones?
Thanks in advnace for your input. I've learned a great deal on this forum by reading the threads!
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1. If I try to sync using ActiveSync 4.5 while I have the MicroSD card installed, ActiveSync hangs when it gets to the "Looking for Changes" step. If I sync without the card installed, it works fine. Not sure what is going on.
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Try this, Go settings, connections, usb to pc and untick the box "enable advanced network functionality.
9) No option to manaully change audio routing (headphone on/off or bluetooth).
the Windows Live problems are specific to the Windows Live app, not the TP specifically. I'd suggest complaining to M$ about it
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I had my first look at the Touch Pro and Fuze today. The Touch Pro was in rough shape - when the keyboard was open the touch screen portion was rather jiggly. When asked, the Sprint salesman said it was a demo and roughly handled. But I doubt it's the most handled phone in the store and it got me wondering about the long-term durability of the Fuze.
1. How has your Fuze held up physically so far?
2. The AT&T salesman said the problem return rates on their wi-fi phones are as follows:
Fuze - 15-20%
Blackberry Bold - 1-2%
Samsung Epix - 0% (store has never had one returned)
(The salesman was pushing me towards the Blackberry))
Would you agree or disagree with these stats based on your experiences with cell phones?
Thanks in advnace for your input. I've learned a great deal on this forum by reading the threads!
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almost all windows mobile phones either give problem from the start or will give problems later, my g/f mogal just died on her after 1 yr of use sent it under the "carrier warranty" and got back a Sprint Touch Pro and a few weeks from after getting now she cant get txt message only send.
she carry the touch pro into sprint to get it repair before work around 10am i think and returned after work to discover her phone not fix yet then when the lady finally came back, told her that they couldnt fix it and she will have to pay $$ to get it replace on the spot or send it back through the warranty company that she got the phone from *mind u she had sprint warranty but apperently they use a 3rd party company*
so now she is once again stuck without a phone
personally i have said this before and i will say it again, WINDOWS MOBILE SUCKS ASS
if apple was so into locking down the iphone and it had a keyboard would of been the perfect phone of my dreams.
to bad i guess there is nothing remotely close to the iphone
Both my partner and I have Touch Pro 2's that have just become unbearable..
Even after hard resets and pretty much nothing on them - they are very slow, internet tethering is extremely painful (often says check USB connection when the USB is fine), send/receive is fickle (works when it likes), connecting to Internet Explorer takes about 30 seconds even to load Google home page (even if 4 bars of reception)... The camera takes up to 30 secs to take a pic even in good light and loads of free memory..
Meanwhile my partners TP2 is locked and the screen is unresponsive.. lets you type the pin and hit unlock but then nothing happens... so he cant even get into it. Have tried many options for this but have given up as all the software I find requires you to connect with Activesync which he can't do as it comes up locked!
and so we are both in the market for a new phone.. !!!!!!
I am set on Android as I haven't been able to use Activesync on my laptop for well over a year, due to Windows updates (that I have turned off - yet continue to install)..
Whenever I Activesync it deletes all my contacts and calendar and then stops working.. after much research its a known issue and there is no resolution (sighs)... which has pretty much immobilised my phone backup... and i am so over it.
We have recently gone back to our Tytn II's in the mean time - just until we can decide... and have noticed all the features that we loved when we first got our Tytn's.. Everything happens fast! copy and paste on first click (no need to Make selection)! customisable! no Telstra bloatware.. true GPS with Copilot.. direct contact access.. not that stupid interface where you have to click on "more" to add all the contact info.. etc etc.
Phone must be 850Mhz capable as due to our location we have to be with Telstra to get any reception.
Am looking forward to your suggestions please!
Required is at least 5mp camera with flash (and pref lense cover). GPS and mapping software (true GPS preferred not internet dependent).
Thanks in advance
New Device Suggestions
well, if you are looking for android..Samsung Galaxy S will be quite good, and the price have been slightly lower now..
If you go Galaxy S (which I really don't recommend), avoid Verizon's Fascinate at all costs.
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If you go Galaxy S (which I really don't recommend), avoid Verizon's Fascinate at all costs.
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Em, why did you did not recommend Galaxy S??Its quite a good phone actually, although its been quite old...of course new devices are becoming better and better(for a higher price tag of course), but i do think the device is still worth by its recent cost...
But the Galaxy S doesn't have a flash
Next phone must have a flash! Tired of carrying an Olympus around for low-light shots!
Thanks for the suggestion though..
I just wish the Desire Z would work on the Next G network here in Australia (sighs)...
Samsung galaxy nexus
Hello again,
because in italy we say "no two without three", in 3 months i have bought 3 different HD2 with different problems. first, had red (t mobile) button hard, i had the bad idea to open this unit, now is for spare parts. second, i told you last week, has an hardware problem in RX section, seen by a Lab, and no Rdio or Om can solve my problem of signal. it 's broken, and seller says me "it starts from here Perfect".. ok, he sent me in a pizza box, may be someone thought to taste it... but from USA to Italy, i could think that could be a good idea to make a very strong packaging.. waiting for refund, so i can send back tihs item, i have bought another HD2 T-mobile, this time in Italy, used, but "perfect" and i asked before, not to have bad surprises. Arrived with WM6.5, put inside SIM, switch on, but can't unlock SIM, the touch is "sleeping". after some attempts, touch begin to run, and i can use the phone. i thought it had a bad system may be old, or a little corrupted. so, at home, task29, radio 15.50, magldr 1.13 and DFT android 2.2 with htc sense. wonderful, but when unlocking, after pressed red button, i must do it several times before touchscreen begins to work.
put on a non original battery, seems it is 1550 mAh, against 1230 of original HTC batteries. at full charge, th touchscreen stop to have problems and lock. this morning i try many times, the phone runs, but, in the afternoon, suddely locks and no way to use it. now, with 100% big battery, works almost perfect.
the question is: WHY THIS TOUCHSCREEN WORKS WELL ONLY WHEN BATTERY IS FULL? If it's damaged, no way to use it in every moment, but if with full charge, it runs, what is the problem? not software, because did the same with wM6.5. so is a little problem i can solve takin it in a lab, or is something worst, so is better if i change touchscreen? thank you.
I have a problem with my Samsung Galaxy S4 gt-i9505.
A month ago I broke the outer screen - it didnt affect the touch screen - and I sent it to my phone ensurance (which I think sent it to Samsung then) for them to repair it. It came back looking like it was brand new, but now it gets no coverage.
I have no idea what would make my phone behave this way: now coverage appears just twice a day (if it does), for just a few minutes, and then it vanishes again. Despite that, Wi-Fi works perfectly. I have already checked if it has to do with my sim card, but it works perfectly on any other phone.
I suspect it has to do with the fact that my ensurance changed my mobile's OS (which was the latest CyanogenMod) to the default Samsung Android. IT MUST HAVE BEEN THEM!!! I have already installed CM, but the phone keeps behaving the same way... I have also checked if the phone's EFS data aren't lost and they aren't.
I have no idea what to do now with all this, but I don't trust these ensurance guys any longer and I'd prefer to fix it by myself (if possible) and avoid waiting another month without being able to use my phone. I am too pissed off.
If anyone can suggest any possible solution I'd be REALLY grateful. Thank you anyway to all those who read this.
PS. I live in Spain and my phone company is Yoigo, with whom I have a two-year contract (only one remaining). It was this company who gave me the phone (it wasn't unlocked). Just in case these facts end up being useful. Thanks again.
miguelpelusa95 said:
I have a problem with my Samsung Galaxy S4 gt-i9505.
A month ago I broke the outer screen - it didnt affect the touch screen - and I sent it to my phone ensurance (which I think sent it to Samsung then) for them to repair it. It came back looking like it was brand new, but now it gets no coverage.
I have no idea what would make my phone behave this way: now coverage appears just twice a day (if it does), for just a few minutes, and then it vanishes again. Despite that, Wi-Fi works perfectly. I have already checked if it has to do with my sim card, but it works perfectly on any other phone.
I suspect it has to do with the fact that my ensurance changed my mobile's OS (which was the latest CyanogenMod) to the default Samsung Android. IT MUST HAVE BEEN THEM!!! I have already installed CM, but the phone keeps behaving the same way... I have also checked if the phone's EFS data aren't lost and they aren't.
I have no idea what to do now with all this, but I don't trust these ensurance guys any longer and I'd prefer to fix it by myself (if possible) and avoid waiting another month without being able to use my phone. I am too pissed off.
If anyone can suggest any possible solution I'd be REALLY grateful. Thank you anyway to all those who read this.
PS. I live in Spain and my phone company is Yoigo, with whom I have a two-year contract (only one remaining). It was this company who gave me the phone (it wasn't unlocked). Just in case these facts end up being useful. Thanks again.
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Hi, I know you don't want to here this but the best thing to do is send your phone to them because if anything goes wrong it's their responsibility. It sounds like they've broke the Cellular chip or the antenna.