Hi,
How does the one s compare to other phones in terms of signal strength? Mine seems to be the worst compared to a Motorola krzr, a HTC Kaiser or Nokia 6210i.
When I grab the 1s low, it looses connection.
Perhaps I need to have it replaced?
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V
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That might be cause the phone antenna is under the lower case
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Moin,
Danke für den Tipp.
You're right. Shielding the antenna in the lower part of the 1s makes it close to useless. I just wandered if it's reception is really so bad.
Thanks
V
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v said:
Moin,
Danke für den Tipp.
You're right. Shielding the antenna in the lower part of the 1s makes it close to useless. I just wandered if it's reception is really so bad.
Thanks
V
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"You're holding it wrong". Honestly, all smartphones have the cell antennas in the bottom...this one just seems especially prone to low signal, especially when the bottom is covered. I attribute it to the metal enclosure.
The antennas are in the plastic covers at top and bottom here are schematics http://www.anandtech.com/show/5868/htc-one-s-review-international-and-tmobile/7
Thanks for all your responses!
Today I talked to my supplier.
The support guy told me that they have weak signal strength with phones
of a more recent batch that was supposed to fix the chipping finish issue.
Replacement unit is underway.
Hi,
I'm currently designing a completely new android device and would like some feedback on the hardware designs. (It is a phone with a 4.2" screen.)
I will build a working prototype from an old Zte blade and 3d printed bits at some point.
Update: the hardware i'm thinking of for a product final isn't like the blade's, it would be higher end.
Update 2: The apk thing was kind of a separate note, this phone would initially be AOSP i was just thinking of something separate I'm working on.
Please don't steal my idea, and credit this source if you build upon it.
Any way
please let me know what you think:
docx format concept attatched below
Not something u see everyday, will definitely take a look
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How about stereo speakers? You should design it like this; one on the bottom left (speaker A) & one on top right (speaker B). In portrait, speaker A is the left channel, speaker B the right channel. This is ideal for listening to music. But when the user switch to landscape for example to watch movies, speaker B becomes the left channel, speaker A becomes the right channel. I know it's quite hard to imagine but it totally makes sense. Also, it distinguishes your device from others in the market.
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How about stereo speakers? You should design it like this; one on the bottom left (speaker A) & one on top right (speaker B). In portrait, speaker A is the left channel, speaker B the right channel. This is ideal for listening to music. But when the user switch to landscape for example to watch movies, speaker B becomes the left channel, speaker A becomes the right channel. I know it's quite hard to imagine but it totally makes sense. Also, it distinguishes your device from others in the market.
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Why though? Who listens to music from the speakers anyway?
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Why though? Who listens to music from the speakers anyway?
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Not always, but I do.
About the speakers:
good idea but i don't know if it's plausible to have two sets at the top, what if the mic was two way? then it has two larger speakers on the front for stereo playback?
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Both speakers should be on the back, not in front. That would be ridiculous LOL. Also, how about a kickstand so you don't always have do hold it when watching movies.
You always have to have a speaker on the front, it's a phone. there wont be room to have it at the back at the top as well as the two cameras, proximity, ambient light sensor, and front calling speaker.
about the kickstand; I've already been thinking about that, but where would it go? I'm building up some models for one with a kick stand now.
I think you a referring to the speaker for phone call. I'm talking about speakers that you listen to when you play music. Almost all phones have it on the back, but only 1. My idea is to put 2 of them.
Edit: An example of phone with stereo speaker http://www.gsmarena.com/sony_ericsson_w595-pictures-2469.php
right new picture; this one incorporates the idea of a kickstand with two speakers, although they are on the sides they wrap around to the back.
My comment on the front speakers was an idea that you could use the calling speaker as a music/ other audio speaker, as well, for movie playback.
Great! Are you really building this phone for the market or just designing for fun?
Looks like a weird version of the Xperia Arc
Sound like a good ideai would love to see how this turns out
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TobiasV said:
Looks like a weird version of the Xperia Arc
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Also xperia s
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If you fancy some crit, (BTW I'm a 3D artist of 16 years in games/film as a TD so I often only see the bad points of design or function)
1. "Edge to Edge" screen. Although I've often thought about a phone with this, from a design standpoint it becomes a little impractical for a number of reasons.
a) The users hands activate the areas on the edge just by holding it.
b) The problem of a) becomes much greater when holding the phone and operating it with one hand (it near enough means you can't, because of your palm or lower finger/thumb)
c) Any case or protection that one would want for the phone has a problem of not being able to wrap at the sides to create better grip to the unit.
2. Curved screen. Most curved screens work from a convergence angle based of the "average" eye distance in use. I think the curves are just too much for a device of this size. I personally only see a need and or advantage for screens of 15" + to be curved.
3. The volume/power button arrangement seems inconsistant with the actual design flow of the phone. Me personally would have them following the profile of the phone (curved)
4. Front speaker position not being centered would mean the use of the phone as a phone would require you to hold it at a rather odd angle for optimal function. Thats why most ear speaker outs are centered with sensors / camera surrounding them.
5. Depth/feel I could imagine this phone if held would be almost as annoying to me as an iphone4, maybe more. The angled edges and depth mean it would feel more like a slab of metal than something I would be using every day.
Just a few thoughts for an "angry" Yorkshireman
Cup holder!
Lol, sorry couldn't resist.
Make it contoured for a natural feel.
Decent aspect ratio for gaming/movies
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Right, so I'm taking all of your ideas into play (sorry no cup holders though )
I'll post back in a bit with 3 new, different, concepts. If you could vote on them it will be most appreciated.
FYI: This is initially for fun but if there is enough interest I might try to release a couple of low end working phones to the market.
If you did release a version of your phone how much do you expect it to be to a consumer?
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eoghan2t7 said:
If you did release a version of your phone how much do you expect it to be to a consumer?
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Depending on what i did for the guts; somewhere between £150 and £250
Rule 1: no rectangular shape.
Rule 2: no rectangular home button.
Or be prepared to be sued.
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Has anyone had issues with the speakers? It seems I only get sound out of one side, don't think this should be normal, but, I might be crazy.
Hi,
There's only one speaker so it's normal...
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To expand on that, one side is the speaker and one side is the microphone. They just wanted it to look symmetrical.
As the title suggests,
My top speaker is roughly 20/30% louder than the bottom one.
I assume this is because the bottom one has the mic in so it is a smaller speaker, just curious what everyone thinks?
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Nope, it's because the top speaker faces forwards and the bottom faces downwards try putting music on and pivot your phone and you'll see
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Nope, it's because the top speaker faces forwards and the bottom faces downloads try putting music on and pivot your phone and you'll see
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Thanks, it makes sense now why the top of the phone vibrates through the back with the sound more than halfway, and the bottom one doesn't unless it is almost at full volume.
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After a few hours of watching youtube videos and using various music apps, i can confirm that with my device all of the bass comes out of the top speaker, and the bottom one sounds very weak. It is strange when watching something in landscape because my left ear picks up most of the sound.
I have none of the sony sound booster things active.
Can someone else test this for me please? Or let me know if there is a way to disable the bottom speaker, i find it very annoying now that i can notice it properly.
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celderic said:
After a few hours of watching youtube videos and using various music apps, i can confirm that with my device all of the bass comes out of the top speaker, and the bottom one sounds very weak. It is strange when watching something in landscape because my left ear picks up most of the sound.
I have none of the sony sound booster things active.
Can someone else test this for me please? Or let me know if there is a way to disable the bottom speaker, i find it very annoying now that i can notice it properly.
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Try enabling S-force Front Surround in settings>sound>soundsettings>sound effects
Hi guys,
So I bought a refurbished 7 pro 8/256 and I tried to record a video in all the resolution available, but all the video are having noise in the audio even if there's silence, like static noise.. Is like a costant electric noise... Is normal?
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If outside on a windy day, it might pickup the wind as much noisier than you would expect (which is normal for any microphone, and in line with other phones). But otherwise, I haven't noticed any static like you describe. Just checked some of my videos, and the audio is quite silent (when it is supposed to be) with no static. Unfortunately, this may be the problem (or related) that the phone was refurbished in the first place, and not repaired properly. Or they repaired one thing and not the other.
I tried inside my house, with no noise around, and there is this static noise.. And j tought there is something wrong with mic.. Anyway is already packed to go back, I'll try a pristine one.. Let's see if is gonna be the same
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