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The K850i Nightmare |
ojdude
Joined: Nov 04, 2007
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I had a K850i from O2 recently and I had the problem with the flash... pictures comming out blank or very dark even in a well lit room...
So I had a replacement, but on this 2nd one the automatic lens cover would never open. This is annoying as the reason I chose this phone is purely based on fact that it's tipped to be a true digital camera.
So I came online to read up about these issues (hoping Im just very unlucky and the next phone i get will be fine) but now I'm even more confused - it appears that nearly all the phones have these problems and more than just with the camera!!!
(imagine if a company released a car with this many problems)
So what does everyone think is the best option for someone like me who doesn't know much about phones and just wants a decent working phone with a great camera?
Do keep faith with the K850i hoping that a software update will fix all these problems?
Do I cancel my upgrade and wait untill they release a new improved batch or even a new handset? (and bare with it while i use my old Nokia 3310!!! - my w810i is broken)
Do I give in completely and opt for the samsung G600? (despite the fact that i dont get along with samsungs and hate sliding phones)
So far it seems like its a very buggy phone and I am wandering if a simple software update would be enough? Maybe it needs all new hardware as well??
Let me know what you think, and bare in mind im not very good with technical bits of phones (yet) 
Many Thanks, Owen
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captainsm
Joined: Jun 25, 2002
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Same thing here,
Sometimes in a low light enviroment the K850 would not turn on the flash. resulting in dark pictures.
[ This Message was edited by: captainsm on 2007-11-04 12:34 ] |
ojdude
Joined: Nov 04, 2007
Posts: 2
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the flash always seemed to work with mine, but still blank or dark pictures! Madness! |
xstreamsam
Joined: Sep 04, 2006
Posts: 13
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try holding the phone in the right way |
SE-Naz
Joined: Dec 23, 2003
Posts: > 500
From: LONDON
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im with o2 an all... just keep exchanging... you have 28 days... the flash will be resolved on the next update....
its a new handset, so will have bugs... so be patient...
I have had so far 4 K850i's and now i will get my 5th on TUE so I do really hope it will be fine.
Cheers
 ENJOY
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xstreamsam
Joined: Sep 04, 2006
Posts: 13
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when ur exchanging.. are u getting new peices or refurbished 1s? |
SE-Naz
Joined: Dec 23, 2003
Posts: > 500
From: LONDON
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new piece... I wont accept a refurbished one...
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dragontrumpetare
Joined: Dec 03, 2002
Posts: 231
From: sweden
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Hold the phone correct. The press down the button halfway. The phone will now adjust itself. Then press down the rest. Now the pic should be lighter.
The Truth is out there!!! |
sunjivas
Joined: Aug 17, 2002
Posts: > 500
From: London, UK
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I gave up on the K850 and have now got the LG KU990 as a replacement, excellent phone!
(I'm also on O2) |
masada71
Joined: May 16, 2007
Posts: 75
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no such problems with my k850..pics are bright even in no light conditions...only with xenon flash.. |
impy78
Joined: Aug 17, 2003
Posts: 207
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I think the problem is that you need to up the iso and try it without the flash. Or turn the iso down to 100.
But when I have the black problem, I just try it again and it usually works, but it is a pain in the arse.
Yesterday I had the "operation failed" problem with my messaging, so I had to do a reset...grrrrr! |
indup
Joined: Sep 13, 2007
Posts: 243
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i took my 4th one back today to the cpw and got a refund god willing. more trouble than its worth imo.
if i was in your position id get a different handset. what about the n95 8gb?
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brewcaster
Joined: Aug 28, 2006
Posts: 77
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No offense intended, but my guess is user error. Look at all these photos I have taken with K850i.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/brewcaster/sets/72157602908420071/
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captainsm
Joined: Jun 25, 2002
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On 2007-11-04 13:57:46, xstreamsam wrote:
try holding the phone in the right way
I am...
On 2007-11-04 15:09:00, dragontrumpetare wrote:
Hold the phone correct. The press down the button halfway. The phone will now adjust itself. Then press down the rest. Now the pic should be lighter.
I am...
[ This Message was edited by: masseur on 2007-11-04 19:19 ] |
captainsm
Joined: Jun 25, 2002
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One more thing,
Got a 4gb m2 in mine, when i press the media button it takes AGES (about 1 sec/artist/album/song) before the title shows.
First 5 seconds it just says album1,2,3,4,5,6 and so on..
with 63 albums on the card it's painful to wait for it to load all the titles for a minute+ |
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Posted: 2007-11-04 13:31
