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help! K800i on '3' |
luuuke
Joined: Jul 20, 2005
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Hi. i got my k800i on '3' at the weekend. seems a really nice phone and the camera is fantastic.
it didn't come with a memory card - i presume it wasn't meant to?
i was surprised to find that even without a memory card i could still use it to transfer files to my mac! : )
one issue i'm unsure about though is the '3' branding - it doesn't seem too bad on the phone and menus etc, but using the web browser seems pretty difficult - it seems i can only go to websites that are recommended by '3' or something
what's all that about?
for example, if i 'enter address' www.google.com it either does nothing, or goes to a '3' screen telling me they recommend certain websites etc
can't i go wherever I want!?
i've never been on '3' before
help!
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luuuke
Joined: Jul 20, 2005
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so it seems 3 have removed the 'update service' too
is there anything else i'm missing out on by being on 3?
some of there stuff is great - like being able to see my minutes/texts usage instantly on planet 3, but not being able to look at other websites is a bit rubbish
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goldenface
Joined: Dec 17, 2003
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From: Liverpool City Centre
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Thats called the walled garden, that operators have.
They only allow links to approved wapsites - or sites they are partnering with.
Voda do the same.
A bit annoying but if you debrand your phone then the warranty goes - remember that.  |
luuuke
Joined: Jul 20, 2005
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I don't want to mess up the warranty
Guess I'm not that bothered really - will save me money I suppose!
bit annoying not being able to use the update service though. I assume that would be used for bug fixes and things like that??
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loomx63
Joined: Jul 04, 2006
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Can you do debranding for the k800i yet? If so where... and also once it is dont, does it make it act as if you bought a sim free phone, and when you do sony ericssons update service, will it update with unbranded firmware? |
Mstill
Joined: May 12, 2006
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Is there anyway to get rid of that annoying banner at the bottom of the screen as well? Only just got the phone so havent had a chance to have a proper look at it yet... |
luuuke
Joined: Jul 20, 2005
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are you on 3 too?
you can get rid of that no problem - its in settings / general / instant viewer / deactivate
I've set my 'joystick up' shortcut to that so i can switch it on or off easily, as sometimes it can be handy - to see your account useage for example
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Mstill
Joined: May 12, 2006
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Yeah I am. Thank god!!! Still at work so havent managed to play with it properly. Prob would've been going back if it werent for that. A lot happier with my new toy now, cheers
Oh yeah, re: ur original post, i tried going to google and ladroke's sites and all it said was that to use the internet it will cost u £2 per MB or u can buy a bundle for £5 per month, didnt say anything about certain sites being restricted. Had u tried visiting them after purchasing a bundle or something then? Cause if i pay the £5 and can only access a limited amount of sites i wont be pleased.
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luuuke
Joined: Jul 20, 2005
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i've gone for the £2.50 option (up to 5mb)
haven't had the time to experiment with many other websites yet so i can't say for sure
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Mstill
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That's what i was gonna go for, maybe go for the £5 one if i go over the limit. But does it seem to be working ok for the sites u've tried now? |
luuuke
Joined: Jul 20, 2005
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nope
you can only visit 3's top five sites
or go through their search options
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Mstill
Joined: May 12, 2006
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That's extremely annoying! Reckon we can get around it by using Opera Mini? And would the £2.50 a month cover that cost too? |
luuuke
Joined: Jul 20, 2005
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I don't know what that is : (
i'm thinking of maybe using the 14-day return and seeing if o2 will price-match the tarrif i'm getting with '3'
any thoughts?
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Mstill
Joined: May 12, 2006
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It's what most ppl used on their k750 for internet browsing is pretty good. Should be able to get it here:
http://www.opera.com/products/mobile/operamini/
I'm just presuming this'll work on the k800 too (but I'm sure someone here that knows a bit more than me could help you out) as it should be a way around it...
As for going over to O2, might be worth it. I'm sure they would offer u a competitive tariff. |
luuuke
Joined: Jul 20, 2005
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opera seems to work!
just downloaded it on my mac and tranferred it to phone via usb - as the 3 wap browser wouldn't let me go to the opera link!
seems to work ok!
anything i need to know about using opera?
does it cost much to use?
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Posted: 2006-07-04 11:26
