Posted by Nanu
o2 do have it instock or at least did when i rang to upgrade mine two weeks ago, but the trouble with o2 is that with thier telesales the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing! i rang for the upgrade only to be told it wasn't in stock until jan 15th so i hung up and rang back and the next bloke said they are in stock he was lookin at them and he would post one to me!!!
as regards branding they have barely touched it!!
Posted by Jah
@T68iKING
bought my upgrade W950 from a London 02 shop over two weeks ago! So it seems the shops have them..
Posted by leyupab
@T68iKING
Last week, O2 told me that they had none in stock until December 2nd, and that I should try to get them from an O2 store. However, although O2 stores appear to have them in, they say I can only get a phone from retentions. Which is irritating.
Posted by siker
hi everyone,
anyone tried using the mmr-60 fm music transmitter with a w950i, i cant get mine to work. it works fine on my w900i.
Posted by soluto_de_lu
Hi,
My music files are organized in the walkman by title name, and not by artist name, as I like. Is there a way to configure it?
Also, the problem with some mp3 files continues: some songs (not completely sure, but I think it's mainly older files) start playing and by some obscure reason the w950i stop playing them and skips to the next one.
I tried formatting the memory and it didn't work, the only thing that seems to work is to download the music again (thus having a more recent mp3 file for the same song).
Has anyone had the same problem?
Cheers,
Ricardo
Posted by jowow
HI,
Anyone know how to change to custom Theme ? i cannot find any option to choose theme other than the build-in theme.
Thanks
Posted by Nanu
@jowow
Do you mean the phones theme itself or the walkman skin?
If you just mean the phones theme, it is under tools> control panel> device> Themes.
Posted by madaboutphones
i think he means custom themes
in which case you would need some photos and a theme creator - or there are downloadable sites such as mobile9 who have themes for many of the phones around today.
Posted by madaboutphones
@ t69iking
o2 have plenty of phones in stock - they just greedy and some of the staff keep them for themselves - especially the supervisors and above(i know this used to work in one)
also they have sneeky looks as to how your contract is run and if its worth giving you the latest phones - but i guess most companies are like that now *sigh* ive had my moan.
but my input is this - o2 have plenty of the w950 and the sirocco. i got a sirocco for my business phone upgrade and the w950 for personal - you just gotta kick up a big enough fuss really
Posted by Jah
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My W950 with about 1GB of music works fine on all tracks. I did format it before adding any music. I always use the File Transfer option and connect to the USB port not a hub. Have AAC and MP3 files, all ripped from CDs.
Posted by ofiaich
Hi!
the only problem I am having with my music is that when I sometimes save music to the phone, it creates two album art pictures even though they are the same.
For example, I saved a John Lennon album and there are two album art pictures in my tiled list.
One album has only 1 track, and the other album has all of the rest!
Ofiaich
Posted by Nanu
that could be that the artist name is slightly different!
i.e. instead of john lennon it may display as john lennon:plastic ono band
this can sometimes lead to the software creating two folders one for each artist!!
Posted by soluto_de_lu
hi,
Thanks for your help. It has probably got to do with the mp3 files themselves, but still, it's strange how every other crappy mp3 player that i owned played them and the w950i doesn't. :'-(
Any hint on the organization of music files (my 1st question from the previous post)?
Cheers,
Ricardo
Posted by Nanu
I think the only way around that mate is to go into artists as appose to albums!
Posted by leyupab
I've just ordered one of these from 02. Has anyone got any suggestions on getting a screen protector? I've heard good things about Martin Fields but they're much more expensive than some of the ones going on eBay.
Cheers
Posted by OfficeMaven
I'm using a Clarivue screen protector on my W950i and it's great. I'm very happy with it and would buy from them again for sure.
You get 2 screen protectors for $10 USD and they fit perfectly (non-adhesive, washable, and reusable). You even get a cloth to keep the screen clean.
http://www.clarivue.com/detai[....]ctor_Phone_Sony_Ericsson_W950i
Posted by T68iKING
@all for their replies to o2 stock:
I just rang them again (with the: "can i have my PAC code..."), and they still saying they dont have stock till the 11th, however, i haggled for new contract deal, but i dont think i'm able to collect instore as i'm on those discount tariffs (500mins, 500 text), and they cant do it instore??? Was quoted a price of £189 at first...
2nd call should bring it down to £100, and 3rd to FREE hopefully 
Will give them a call a little later; anyone know the "best" (free handset) deal on the w950i at the moment?
Posted by leyupab
@OfficeMaven
Cheers for that, but I'm in the UK so time and cost wise it's probably best to look in the UK
@T68iKING
I've got 500mins, 500 texts for £20 pcm with O2 retentions, and rang today to order the w950i after being told last week they were out stock. There seems to be some confusion as to what I'm entitled to, as once I was told it cost £100, then it was free. I mentioned this to the lady today and she said they now had them in stock and would said one out. I didn't want to confirm it was for free, just in case she said it wasn't, as if she said nothing then they can't/shouldn't be able to charge me.
Anyway, I think there's a chance she may have ordered the w850i as that's what I originally negotiated for free, so I'm waiting to see what comes to my door. I'll post on here with the results of what I receive as soon as it arrives.
Posted by gerrynicol
I got mine with an upgrade from Voda, £60 on a £25 a month/18 ,onth contract.
The phone is pretty good(so far) no issues installing on pc and transfering.
It is taking a bit of getting used to though, I had a P900 a couple of years ago and it's a "bit" similar so the learning curve isn't too steep.
I don't think voda touched the software too much, the splash screen at startup/ shutdown is all I can make out at this point, only seen a few pics of the unbranded phone so can't say for sure.
Overall well pleased with the phone, and I would also like to say that the walkman has the samee if not better sound than my 5G 30gig ipod.
Cheers,
Gerry.
Posted by madaboutphones
currently using a screen protector that i bought from hong kong when i went over in the summer(got a whole load of them!!!!!!) just the one that cost around 5p each from a market stall.
been fitting my p series with them ever since i made the cross over to
from ericsson. not had any problems since and theyve so far lasted 4-5 years. my p800 screen still looks as clear as they day i bought it.
Posted by leyupab
@ T68iKING
I've just received my w950i from O2 this morning, so they definitely have them in stock.
Posted by T68iKING
Yeah, thanks for that. Should be getting mine thursday or friday - they say the "system" wont let me upgrade till then. Getting an ok deal: £10 p/m 125 mins, 500 texts (they're asking for £99, but i'll try get it for free) - dont need mins really - got a voda sim with 1000 mins and another 02 CPW and t-mobile (web) that i dont even have in a phone
Thanks for everyones replies on stock levels, think o2 just wanted me to wait till the 7th (upgrade date).
I'm then gonna decide between keeping my p990 or the w950...
Posted by Paul_C
Looks like the Price of a W950 has halved over night on the O2 site - https://shop.o2.co.uk/phone/Sony_Ericsson/W950i
If I had just shelled out £129 for it I would be mightily cheesed off!
[ This Message was edited by: Paul_C on 2006-12-05 17:03 ]
Posted by Tail
How much ram do you have on this after a restart?
Posted by mortengutt
Is there a way to have the clock showing when the phone is in stand-by?
Posted by virobono
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This would be a useful function. I'm forever tapping my screen to make sure the thing is working!
Posted by Marc_SE
Isn't there a third party app that does this?
http://my-symbian.com/uiq3/so[....]lications.php?fldAuto=82&faq=3
Haven't tried it personally though.
Posted by OdieS
I got a Martin Fields screen protector for my W950i. I would definately recommend it, they are a little expensive at around £8-£10 but they are certainly the best screen protectors money can buy.
Posted by leyupab
@ OdieS
Why do you say that?
Posted by virobono
@marc_se
Tried the program - the screen still blanks out after the clock screensaver cuts in. Maybe SE will change it in the next firmware...
Posted by oioldman
hello,
have just spoken to SE and they have just told me that Orange, modify the shortcuts (acceptable) but they also remove ability to change your shortcuts (not-acceptable) i feel.
The reason i spoke with them was becasue i have set the alarm and the feature to turn it off doesn't exist, or at least is broken and they can only suggest doing a Master Reset or trying a Software Upgrade.
Apparently you should be able to add/remove the tick after going into Menu | Tools | Time against Alarm to do this, but it isn't working.
Has / Does anybody else seen this issue? (just so i know it isn't my phone but an orange issue)
thank you
Posted by marvo
Thanks, I have just purchased the screen cover. I have downloaded a few utilities onto my phone. Has anyone else tried "doucuments to go" and if so do any one know of a serial number crack?
Also is it me or does sometimes the phone freeze up for 5 min for no reason ?
Posted by OdieS
@leyupab - I have tried *many* different brands of screen protectors for various devices over the years (Brando, NuShield, Boxwave and some cheap brands as well) but the Martin Fields ones have consistently been the best (for me) as far as clarity and ease of application. I am terrible at applying screen protectors but even I have managed to apply all of my Martin Fields protectors to various devices pretty well. Any small bubbles that are left seem to settle down themselves within a day.
I've used MF protectors on: K700i, W800i, PSP, Dell Axim PDA and most recently my W950i
Posted by oioldman
Hi again,
sorry but i've not long had this and am finding things can be set to off when i feel they should stay on.
Has anybody noticed that when using the Web, if you select More | Settings the Fill Screen option doesn't stay ticked (on | selected) and you have to set this every time?
i just thought / believed this would stay on | selected once chosen.
cheers again all
(hoping not a bug on orange branding exercise as note to self, never purchase branded phone again)
Posted by dazbradbury
Is there any way to use symbian uiq 3.0 in landscape mode. I know you can watch video, browse the web, view pics, all in landscape, but is there any way to view your homescreen and all menu's in landscape? I would have thought the hardware has the ability, as does symbian, so why isnt' there the option... I would even use an ugly hack to do this! Answers welcome. THanks
Posted by Buttoneer
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You're normally expected to do something called 'pay' in order to use software. That normally works.
Posted by marvo
True, however as I cannot find any software for the W950 that lets me open and view pdf adobe files I am having to make do with "docs to go" which only supports word/excel. As soon as a programme is released that can use pdf files I will PURCHASE the software. In the mean time I am trying to aviod paying £25 for a programme I will use very little !!!!
Alternativley if you know of a UIQ3 programme that supports pdf adobe speak up my man !
Posted by londonlad123
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@W950 owners
You dont seem to be fussing over FW's and RAM etc etc.
How stable is the W950??
How long is your battery life?
How much RAM on startup?
How much RAM do you have right now? (after usual daily use)
Is it slow?
Might have to swap the P990 for the W950 if its good.
Cheers.
Posted by Vein
Does anybody's W950i play the sound on .3gp videos far too many times faster than the framerate of the video???
Vein
Posted by brisbaneagle
marvo try this - seems to work out ok for me and its free at the momnet!
http://www.mbrainsoftware.com/Software.htm#Pdf+
Posted by ukchris
Love the phone, especilly noe I have changed the brigt orange theme to the black one - much better.
Has anyone been able to set personal ringtones?. I can change the default tone for calls and for messages etc but personal ringtones don't seem too be recognised.
Any thoughts?
Posted by OfficeMaven
That's a bug...
If you turn off the Bluetooth radio, you'll find that they work just fine.
Appears to be a problem in all of the UIQ3 devices and not just the W950.
Posted by ukchris
@ OfficeMaven
Thanks for the quick response - perfect answer, they work fine now.
Hopefully a firmware update will sort it as I use bluetooth a lot (sync's the address book & calendar with my work laptop and my car kit).
Thx again
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nice find
Posted by dpat
@londonlad123
Excellent battery life (2+ days rather than the LT 1 day on the 990)
19m mem left at start up, down to 6m after use
I am a heavy phone user (company SIM) + like my JAVA games and videos
I re-boot about every 10 days and I no longer use SM - I use the current production firmware, nothing special
Phone is a generic version no branding.
Will be trying the BB client in the new year when we move away from vodagrone
Posted by longdi
I found that the 1st 2 secs of my mp3 ringtones is always distorted. Anybody face the same problem?
I tried to lower the bitrates, convert to wma, wav etc but still the same problem.....
Posted by jmcomms
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Anyone get me some keys for my neighbours new Aston Martin DBS? I don't really want to buy one as I commute by train and rarely drive, so I will use it very little !!!!
Posted by ukchris
@ marvo
Pdf+ from MbrainSoftware - maybe you'll like it enough to buy it?
Posted by ashyak36
has anyone got a application where you can put a password on pictures and messages for the w950i?
Posted by longdi
Is there any database software available for UIQ 3 yet? I know handy database is not available yet....
Was a WM5 user and looking for a database software for UIQ 3 to replace my ListPro data in WM5.
So far i am pleased with this phone except for no database software and mp3 ringtones first 2 secs distortion problem.....
Thanks!