Posted by rickster2kuk
Really hope we get an fw update from SE soon, the camera battery drain issue is driving me mad! Fair enough a reboot will sort out, but that's a pain.
Also need to address the stability issues with the timescape widget.
Other than that... a great phone. Still dead impressed by the screen, camera and general responsiveness of the OS compared to the lag I got on the X10.
Posted by fjcarlsson
On 2011-05-03 22:13:44, rickster2kuk wrote:
Really hope we get an fw update from SE soon, the camera battery drain issue is driving me mad! Fair enough a reboot will sort out, but that's a pain.
Also need to address the stability issues with the timescape widget.
Other than that... a great phone. Still dead impressed by the screen, camera and general responsiveness of the OS compared to the lag I got on the X10.
I just updated to 3.0.A.2.184. Is that the latest? Was prompted by the automatic update tool just the other day. Generic UK.
Posted by HxH
Yup, it different HSPA+ band supports which LT15i covered for 900/2100 but LT15a covered for 850/1900/2100.
Also want to know if it was real though, because in Rogers website published that their LT15a has capability to use HSPA+ up to 14.4Mbps but regular model (LT15i) maximum only 7.2 Mbps.
Posted by Alye
Well I've done the deed and bought myself a sim free from ebay (not a bad deal actually) but necessitated by my darling hubby not checking pockets when doing a wash. I now have a very clean but very dead vivaz.
So far I am liking but didn't expect anything else coming from a vivaz.
Just a couple of things though.
Firstly I bought a couple of jelly covers to protect it but when the cover is on any photos have a tinge of the colour of the cover even though there is a hole for the camera.
Secondly I do have a question being an android novice - how do I create contact groups?
Thanks in aticipation of your help.
Alye
Posted by ofiaich
Hi everyone!
Just got my Arc today. and charging it up now
I can see the notification lamp is Orange whilst charging. Does it turn Green when finished?
edit - yes it does
I guess these days a looooooong charge is unnecessary!
second question - anyone using the supplied screen protectors?
Off to do a search
Ofiaich
[ This Message was edited by: ofiaich on 2011-05-04 16:39 ]
Posted by drec
On 2011-05-04 17:03:56, ofiaich wrote:
Hi everyone!
Just got my Arc today. and charging it up now
I can see the notification lamp is Orange whilst charging. Does it turn Green when finished?
I guess these days a looooooong charge is unnecessary!
Off to do a search
Ofiaich
it turns green when it reaches 90%... you will be charging it a lot first few days
Posted by ofiaich
thanks drec!
yep! just turned green
second question - anyone using the supplied screen protectors?
Ofiaich
Posted by Ricky D
@ofiaich
I'm still using the pre-applied shatter protector, the separate screen protector is still in the box. Really impressed with the smoothness and flatness of the pre-applied thing, it really is silky, although not really put it to the test with it's scratch resistance. OT:How is your friend's X10 nowadays?
Posted by ofiaich
Hi Ricky D!
thanks! I think I will leave the other screen protectors in the box too! I was never good at applying them.
Do you use any kind of carrying case or pouch for your Arc?
Just transferring files to a 16 gb card and then I will set the Arc up!
My friend is enjoying her X10 but she lets it bump around in her bag with tonnes of other things!
Ofiaich
[ This Message was edited by: ofiaich on 2011-05-04 18:18 ]
Posted by aka Dus
On 2011-05-02 20:07:19, Toney_Ericsson wrote:
Does anyone know if o2 pay and go phones are unlocked these days? Just I noticed the Arc is only £359.99 on the o2 website as appose to the £420 sim free on most websites. Thought I would mention it as that's quite a big difference.
toney, if you have a usage history of sufficient top ups level (It's EUR140 in Ireland), O2 will give you the unlock code.
If you don't, register the phone to a friend's O2 number that does have the sufficient credit history in topping up on PAYG and then just tap it in to your new Arc when it arrives to your friend's number by SMS
BTW, Guys, anyone got any good mind map app for Arc? I love using it on my PC and would like to use one on my huge screened Arc now - if I could synch mind maps between phone and laptop that would be even better!
[ This Message was edited by: aka Dus on 2011-05-04 18:21 ]
Posted by Ricky D
@ofiaich The pouch that came with my package is also still in the box
@aka Dus try this. I don't use mind maps but this looks like it'd fill your needs.
Posted by ofiaich
Hi Ricky D
@ofiaich The pouch that came with my package is also still in the box
The pouch that came with mine is still at the manufacturers
Ofiaich
Posted by Lunion
@Toney_Ericsson.
I bought my Xperia X8 from o2 and it was totally unlocked. You may be in luck with the Arc, too, but I would wait and see if someone buys one.
Posted by Bonovox
Contract maybe but pre pay are not from past experience buying from O2
Posted by smclion102
Breaking News[
FB Page]: We'll soon be releasing Facebook inside Xperia™, fully integrating Facebook with your multimedia apps, phonebook and calendar. Now you can "Like", share and comment directly from your Xperia™ handset.[ This Message was edited by: smclion102 on 2011-05-05 19:27 ]
Posted by mediar
I hope they will give us the ability to disable the facebook stuff, because I don't want that shit on my phone ( the future Xperia Pro ).
Posted by doministry
On 2011-05-05 20:54:02, mediar wrote:
I hope they will give us the ability to disable the facebook stuff, because I don't want that shit on my phone ( the future Xperia Pro ).
Sure. Even at press release they say you'll be offered one time login to FB.
I also never use this FB sync, don't want to mix it
Posted by doministry
Comparison of photos SGSII - Arc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056264&page=7
No questions for me.
Posted by korbindallis
not logging in to facebook in the phone will not put those features just use the facebook app I guess, some one conform that is possible?
Posted by doministry
On 2011-05-06 07:58:18, korbindallis wrote:
not logging in to facebook in the phone will not put those features just use the facebook app I guess, some one conform that is possible?
But also currently you can use FB or Twitter in Timescape yet refuse to sync it on the phone.
I hope it will stay like that.
Posted by doministry
I have the question regarding Triangulation.
Previously my phone was catching my location based on triangulation of antennas even when GPS was not ready and still searching for satellites.
Now when I hit MyLocation it always says unavailable until it gets GPS signal.
Strange enough my
Cedar almost immediately gets the location (different carrier though).
What can be the problem?
Posted by doministry
And WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Google Maps show me today I'm in KarlsKorona while I'm in Warsaw!!!
What the f..ck?!
Posted by doministry
This is just ubelievable.
Eldar is faking Arc pictures to make them so bad compared to SGSII.
Look at this bulls..t
http://www.mobile-review.com/review/samsung-galaxy-s2-en.shtml
This man is just hopeless pr..ck.
Posted by Bonovox
Surely he would not need to do that as the Samsung takes good pics anyway
Posted by doministry
On 2011-05-06 16:55:46, Bonovox wrote:
Surely he would not need to do that as the Samsung takes good pics anyway
Any pic taken with Arc there is a fake.
This device just doesn't do such pics.
Or he had chinese fake device.
Idiot.
Posted by mediar
it's damn noticable that every Arc photo is taken while shaking hands and using inappropriate options. Eldar is just another douchebag.
Posted by smclion102
Eldar the Gadget Terrorist
Not good
Posted by smclion102
Facebook INSIDE n Media Discovery FULL Demo on ARC[ENGLISH]
Demo after 1.00min
Posted by rickster2kuk
So are the putting notifications on the lock screen, noticed that.
I also noticed on the Mini Pro the "Search Widget" appears again and next to the email/Messaging Icon in the menu you get a count number (ala iphone), wonder if these features will come to the Arc.
The Facebook integration stuff seems good but I really hope they fix the software bugs at the same time they release this as they really need priority first.
Posted by fjcarlsson
On 2011-05-06 15:20:53, doministry wrote:
And WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Google Maps show me today I'm in KarlsKorona while I'm in Warsaw!!!
What the f..ck?!
Hey, Karlskrona is not a bad place to be. Well worth a visit.
Posted by doministry
On 2011-05-07 13:20:04, fjcarlsson wrote:
On 2011-05-06 15:20:53, doministry wrote:
And WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Google Maps show me today I'm in KarlsKorona while I'm in Warsaw!!!
What the f..ck?!
Hey, Karlskrona is not a bad place to be. Well worth a visit.
I have no doubt about that.
Anyway all is fine now, it was just freaking out because of the bad signal.
I went out and it was good.
Posted by fjcarlsson
On 2011-05-06 15:20:53, doministry wrote:
And WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Google Maps show me today I'm in KarlsKorona while I'm in Warsaw!!!
What the f..ck?!
Hey, Karlskrona is not a bad place to be. Well worth a visit.
Posted by FMW300
On 2011-05-06 02:36:08, doministry wrote:
Comparison of photos SGSII - Arc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056264&page=7
Then how come Eldar's comparison is the complete opposite?
btw Anyone has an idea of how well the Arc may be selling so far?
[ This Message was edited by: FMW300i on 2011-05-07 16:17 ]
Posted by doministry
On 2011-05-07 17:14:57, FMW300i wrote:
On 2011-05-06 02:36:08, doministry wrote:
Comparison of photos SGSII - Arc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056264&page=7
Then how come Eldar's comparison is the complete opposite?
btw Anyone has an idea of how well the Arc may be selling so far?
[ This Message was edited by: FMW300i on 2011-05-07 16:17 ]
That's what I'm talking about!!
He's fake.
As for sales I didn't ever see any data regarding sny
device... Or almost any.
But I have the question:
What is a good navigation for Arc/Android?!
I can't find any!!!
Posted by motvikt
On 2011-05-07 17:29:48, doministry wrote:
On 2011-05-07 17:14:57, FMW300i wrote:
On 2011-05-06 02:36:08, doministry wrote:
Comparison of photos SGSII - Arc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056264&page=7
Then how come Eldar's comparison is the complete opposite?
btw Anyone has an idea of how well the Arc may be selling so far?
[ This Message was edited by: FMW300i on 2011-05-07 16:17 ]
That's what I'm talking about!!
He's fake.
As for sales I didn't ever see any data regarding sny
device... Or almost any.
But I have the question:
What is a good navigation for Arc/Android?!
I can't find any!!!
Dude, try this one https://market.android.com/de[....]com.waze&feature=search_result
Very good, and its free!
Posted by doministry
On 2011-05-07 17:33:03, motvikt wrote:
On 2011-05-07 17:29:48, doministry wrote:
On 2011-05-07 17:14:57, FMW300i wrote:
On 2011-05-06 02:36:08, doministry wrote:
Comparison of photos SGSII - Arc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1056264&page=7
Then how come Eldar's comparison is the complete opposite?
btw Anyone has an idea of how well the Arc may be selling so far?
[ This Message was edited by: FMW300i on 2011-05-07 16:17 ]
That's what I'm talking about!!
He's fake.
As for sales I didn't ever see any data regarding sny
device... Or almost any.
But I have the question:
What is a good navigation for Arc/Android?!
I can't find any!!!
Dude, try this one https://market.android.com/de[....]com.waze&feature=search_result
Very good, and its free!
Well I'm looking for a professional application like TomTom.
Posted by raudo
Copilot live 8 is quite good.
Posted by ofiaich
Hi smclion!
On 2011-05-07 03:21:08, smclion102 wrote:
Facebook INSIDE n Media Discovery FULL Demo on ARC[ENGLISH]
Demo after 1.00min
I watched the demo a few times, but can't work out how to do this! Any advice please?
EDIT! just saw this thread here
Off to read it...
Ofiaich
[ This Message was edited by: ofiaich on 2011-05-07 22:10 ]
Posted by HxH
It will available to the other XPERIA device later with firmware update, I think.
For now, only XPERIA mini and mini pro have this exclusive features first when both launching sometime in Q3 (June regards from Official SE site)
Posted by ofiaich
@HxH!
thanks! Just found that with my search!
Thanks for posting
Ofiaich
Posted by doministry
On 2011-05-07 21:52:13, raudo wrote:
Copilot live 8 is quite good.
Thanks!!!
Posted by rmk152
Had my ARC for 5weeks 3days and only one noticeable reeboot after updating to 3.0.A.2.184 (stock rom), no major problems and some success with FPse (PSX4Droid Force Closes). I am still very happy with my arc.
Rmk152 is Very Happy
Posted by doministry
On 2011-05-08 15:11:57, rmk152 wrote:
Had my ARC for 5weeks 3days and only one noticeable reeboot after updating to 3.0.A.2.184 (stock rom), no major problems and some success with FPse (PSX4Droid Force Closes). I am still very happy with my arc.
Rmk152 is Very Happy
In my case 660 hours without a single reboot.
Posted by rickster2kuk
Does anyone know what the fixes/additions on .184 firmware were? I heard that it was only a UK specific update to add iplayer.
Posted by alibond82
Ok, I've had my silver Arc for just less than a week now, and I've been using it extensively downloading apps and customizing it to my needs, just basically getting the most out of it.
I've experienced two unexpected restarts, and one freeze. Also, when I plug in the microUSB with the A/C power adapter touchscreen becomes EXTREMELY sensitive. However, using the car charger or USB from computer (same cable) screen acts normally. I'm guessing it's got something to do with heat because battery heats up more with A/C and ambient temperature is always above 25-30 degrees C.
I don't mind the restarts and freezing, I know I've been treating it too harsh just to get the most out of it, but the touchscreen issue, any ideas?
Posted by esoqq
I have had the same touchscreen issues while charging, but only with a non-SE mains-to-USB charger. I have 3 Sony Ericsson mains charging units (that I've used with the same micro USB cable) and they all work fine. If you're using a SE branded one then I suspect it might be faulty.
Posted by Xajel
Using SE chargers is better not because it's original but because it is rated to specific ampere that is perfect for charging that specific battery
If you used higher rated charger ( more Amperes (or mA) ) the battery will for sure charge faster. but it will be hotter and this will decrease it's life too ( the life of the battery it self )...
lower rated chargers will give you longer battery life ( overall battery life ). and will not be that hot while charging, but will require more time to charge...
Some peoples just search for the highest rated chargers like 1A and 2A and they are using a brand charger for safety and trust reasons... but as I said before if you want non-SE charger or want to use one, try looking for one with as close as possible charging current if you want to have the best of your battery and does not want to have hot charging temps...
regarding the main-AC charger and car charger, just look at how much current both chargers provides.. I know some SE car chargers provide 0.5 A ( 500 mA ) and some newer models provide 1A ( 1000mA ).. while standard main AC charging have more non uniform numbers ( I mean not like 500mA or 1000mA ) some chargers has in 700mA or 600 range...
SE choosing of the current depends mostly on the perfect formula between battery capacity ( charging time required ) and heating while charging... and this is to have the best overall battery live while maintaining good charging time and accepted level of heat while charging...
regardless of SE or any other manufacturer... try to use cool place for charging not too cool but regular relaxed temp.. something in 20 - 25 C... AFAIK 22-23 is rated to be the regular official room temps where most companies do their tests... going higher will just make the battery becomes hotter.. and going lower will decrease the efficiency of charging... you know batteries are all about chemicals that needs nice temps and works perfectly in a narrow range of temps...
Posted by alibond82
I'm using the charger that came inside the box
Posted by Bonovox
I am unsure if this is true or not. But I spoke to a Carphone Warehouse sales member today who told me that Sony Ericsson has pulled thousands of Arc handsets from sale due to cracked screens. Apparently when stock arrived they opened the boxes to find they all had cracked screens. The new fresh batch will be in 25th May. I am sceptical though as their website shows in stock and the sales team could be making up stories to only sell what they have on contract. As I was willing to get another Arc and try again.
Posted by unknown_x
On 2011-05-10 11:43:00, Bonovox wrote:
I am unsure if this is true or not. But I spoke to a Carphone Warehouse sales member today who told me that Sony Ericsson has pulled thousands of Arc handsets from sale due to cracked screens. Apparently when stock arrived they opened the boxes to find they all had cracked screens. The new fresh batch will be in 25th May. I am sceptical though as their website shows in stock and the sales team could be making up stories to only sell what they have on contract. As I was willing to get another Arc and try again.
Probably some clumsy guy dropped all the boxes lol.
My screen got hit today by a little ceramic figure falling from a shelving, at first i was like "omg my screen have a little dot/scratch and i can't repair it
but then i removed the pre-applied protective film, cleaned the screen...and it was perfect, no scratches at all.