The Mobile Phone Thread - Queries, decisions, discussions all here

finneyp · 6th May 2009, 12:51

Congrats Sukrit! Enjoy the new gadget!

For keyboard, get the Spb keyboard from pocketgear.com, it costs $15.
I bought the same.

Lalvaz · 6th May 2009, 13:07

Need a phone which has blocking enabled for certain numbers. I'm aware that some manufacturers, including Sony have a call restriction wherein one can enable incoming calls from a pre determined list. However, I'm locking at a phone which blocks calls from numbers on a predetermined list. Appreciate any assistance.

NetfreakBombay · 6th May 2009, 14:17

Lalvaz,

This feature can be added to most phones by installing software that will disconnect / ignore calls based on blacklist of numbers.

Such calls are stored in log so you can check later to see which calls were blocked by software.

Which phone do you have at the moment?

nishantgandhi · 6th May 2009, 14:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lalvaz

Need a phone which has blocking enabled for certain numbers. I'm aware that some manufacturers, including Sony have a call restriction wherein one can enable incoming calls from a pre determined list. However, I'm locking at a phone which blocks calls from numbers on a predetermined list. Appreciate any assistance.

Buddy, you dont need a separate phone for that. A software called Handy Blacklist or Best Blacklist or Advanced Call Manager will do. I have used all three on Symbian phones (Nokia E series) and have been most happy with Handy BlackList.

sukrit7 · 6th May 2009, 16:22

Thanks finneyp, will get a keyboard sometime today. Any ideas on putting contacts in diamond without active sync?

SLK · 6th May 2009, 16:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by sukrit7

Thanks finneyp, will get a keyboard sometime today. Any ideas on putting contacts in diamond without active sync?

Try this, don't know if it works on your phone. On your old phone goto the address book and select all contacts and send them all via bluetooth to the HTC.

This works in about 6-7secs to transfer all my contacts from my N82 to the Old XDA II Mini [which tends to lose them with battery runouts

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trrk · 6th May 2009, 19:04

Hi,

Quote:

Originally Posted by sukrit7

Tried that but it didn't work. Any manual method. There has to be something; Or can't I use a different program to transfer the contacts?

The process is described here:

http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/ou...919601033.aspx

bhp1 · 6th May 2009, 19:09

Nokia to launch lovely E52 in second half of 09.
Features: slim body, 3.2mp cam.

sukrit7 · 6th May 2009, 21:49

Thanks everyone. The problem was with outlook 2007 being a trial version and hence import contacts was disabled. Quite silly of them really, specially since it's coming with the phone. All sorted now, I'm back to enjoying my new device.

snaronikar · 7th May 2009, 11:18

I own a HTC 3400i. I'am not able to send and receive sms/mms etc from today morning. Is there any problem with the device or network? If it is a device problem, how can it be rectified? Need your suggestions.

finneyp · 7th May 2009, 11:32

Snaronikar, Are you connected to network?

Do a soft reset & try.

snaronikar · 7th May 2009, 11:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by finneyp

Snaronikar, Are you connected to network?

Do a soft reset & try.

I'am connected to network. I have also reset and tried and nothing's happening. The phone calls to & from is normal. I hav problem only with messaging. Is there a problem with software?

finneyp · 7th May 2009, 11:54

I don't think it is a software problem.

Call-up the Airtel Customer Care.

Jaggu · 7th May 2009, 11:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by snaronikar

I own a HTC 3400i. I'am not able to send and receive sms/mms etc from today morning. Is there any problem with the device or network? If it is a device problem, how can it be rectified? Need your suggestions.

Are you on Airtel and using Live? then as reported in another thread you might want to reconfigure the apn. Check with customer support on what is the new APN.

snaronikar · 7th May 2009, 12:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jaggu

Are you on Airtel and using Live? then as reported in another thread you might want to reconfigure the apn. Check with customer support on what is the new APN.

Yes, my connection is airtel and also using "Office Mobile" as airtel live will not work on windows based mobile (as per airtel). I checked with:
1) Airtel: They informed to redo all the messaging settings.
2) HTC support: They informed only option is to "clear storage". It will delete everything (or restored to factory settings). I have synchoronised my mobile with laptop. He informed only the contacts and calender will be saved. I do not want to loose on sms's I have. Is there any otehr way out on this?

6th May 2009, 12:51	#4711
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,724 Thanked: 331 Times View My Garage	Congrats Sukrit! Enjoy the new gadget! For keyboard, get the Spb keyboard from pocketgear.com, it costs $15. I bought the same.
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6th May 2009, 13:07	#4712
Lalvaz Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,421 Thanked: 2,241 Times	Need a phone which has blocking enabled for certain numbers. I'm aware that some manufacturers, including Sony have a call restriction wherein one can enable incoming calls from a pre determined list. However, I'm locking at a phone which blocks calls from numbers on a predetermined list. Appreciate any assistance.
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6th May 2009, 14:17	#4713
NetfreakBombay Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bombay Posts: 1,475 Thanked: 1,057 Times	Lalvaz, This feature can be added to most phones by installing software that will disconnect / ignore calls based on blacklist of numbers. Such calls are stored in log so you can check later to see which calls were blocked by software. Which phone do you have at the moment?
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6th May 2009, 16:22	#4715
sukrit7 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: delhi Posts: 723 Thanked: 185 Times	Thanks finneyp, will get a keyboard sometime today. Any ideas on putting contacts in diamond without active sync?
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6th May 2009, 19:09	#4718
bhp1 BANNED Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NA Posts: 513 Thanked: 4 Times	Nokia to launch lovely E52 in second half of 09. Features: slim body, 3.2mp cam.
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6th May 2009, 21:49	#4719
sukrit7 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: delhi Posts: 723 Thanked: 185 Times	Thanks everyone. The problem was with outlook 2007 being a trial version and hence import contacts was disabled. Quite silly of them really, specially since it's coming with the phone. All sorted now, I'm back to enjoying my new device.
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7th May 2009, 11:18	#4720
snaronikar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 2,845 Thanked: 29 Times View My Garage	HTC P 3400i problem I own a HTC 3400i. I'am not able to send and receive sms/mms etc from today morning. Is there any problem with the device or network? If it is a device problem, how can it be rectified? Need your suggestions.
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7th May 2009, 11:32	#4721
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,724 Thanked: 331 Times View My Garage	Snaronikar, Are you connected to network? Do a soft reset & try.
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7th May 2009, 11:54	#4723
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,724 Thanked: 331 Times View My Garage	I don't think it is a software problem. Call-up the Airtel Customer Care.
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