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

suman · 4th March 2010, 10:51

Guys, any feedback on the 5530 Xpress Music (the younger brother of the 5800)?

skdking · 4th March 2010, 13:05

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Originally Posted by ph03n!x

I just opened my E72 - got it for 18,900 with 1 years theft / damage insurance, a Philips Headphone, a glass Photo frame and a screen guard. I was offered a free SIM, but I already have 3 SIMs, so declined

Excellent deal. Source?

Rotorhead · 4th March 2010, 14:00

Guys need your inputs on an issue faced with my n72. My phone simply hung last week and no matter how much i try , it just boots up displaying the main screen, but then after that nothing else works. When i make a call to the phone, it doesnt ring either. What could be the problem here and how do i rectify it ? Could this be an issue with software? Anyone else face this issue ?

Rodeo · 4th March 2010, 14:50

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Originally Posted by Mission_Safari

Airtel website says that free usage upto 2 GB is available for a monthly rental of Rs.98 after which the charges will be 30p/50kb. Looks like this is applicable in all circles.

Airtel Best Value Offers & Plans

Will i receive mails on GPRS or edge if i activate this? How do i configure my N97 to receive mail. Do i need to configure sync mail? Currently i just use wifi to sync my mailbox.

Mission_Safari · 4th March 2010, 15:00

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Originally Posted by Rodeo

Will i receive mails on GPRS or edge if i activate this? How do i configure my N97 to receive mail. Do i need to configure sync mail? Currently i just use wifi to sync my mailbox.

Not too familiar with sync mail. I have my gmail, yahoo accounts configured in my E71 and when i use 'connect to mailbox' it syncs the mail box.

Rodeo · 4th March 2010, 15:17

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Originally Posted by Mission_Safari

Not too familiar with sync mail. I have my gmail, yahoo accounts configured in my E71 and when i use 'connect to mailbox' it syncs the mail box.

I am looking on how to configure "Push" mail.

ph03n!x · 4th March 2010, 16:11

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Originally Posted by skdking

Excellent deal. Source?

Poorvika, tnagar. Note that i have been buying stuff for me and my friends from them for a while, hence have a bargaining edge

Technocrat · 5th March 2010, 12:48

Yep, due to some system problem at Idea my phone is out of network since yesterday morning. Though it was supposed to get fixed in 24hrs, It hasnt.

Out of curiosity I tried to access web through GPRS & voila it works. It shows full signal strength but as soon as I disconnect its again without network.

Anybody got a clue

DerAlte · 5th March 2010, 13:10

Which phone is that? I presume you mean the signal strength indicator of the phone is showing no bars? Did you try making a call?

Technocrat · 5th March 2010, 13:25

Yes DA, I tried making calls, there is no network, I tried changing handsets & same result i.e. the problem is with sim & not handset.

Showed to Idea service centers & when they contacted the technical center, they said that there is some system problem & a set of numbers are facing this issue.

What is surprising to me is that GPRS still works & shows full strength when using it. once I disconnect the bars go away.

Rotorhead · 5th March 2010, 13:39

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Originally Posted by Rotorhead

Guys need your inputs on an issue faced with my n72. My phone simply hung last week and no matter how much i try , it just boots up displaying the main screen, but then after that nothing else works. When i make a call to the phone, it doesnt ring either. What could be the problem here and how do i rectify it ? Could this be an issue with software? Anyone else face this issue ?

can anybody let me know what the issue could be here?

DerAlte · 5th March 2010, 13:53

Idea has no idea? Quite likely the set of numbers that they are talking about got screwed up in provisioning in their system. You now have only Data Services provisioned to you, and funnily no voice services. So every time you log on, Idea does not route the voice-related packets. Voice and data provisioning are separate.

Technocrat · 5th March 2010, 13:55

Hmm makes sense, I hope the voice services are restored soon.

jkdas · 5th March 2010, 13:58

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Originally Posted by suman

Guys, any feedback on the 5530 Xpress Music (the younger brother of the 5800)?

No 3G, GPS & Wifi; tad smaller screen.Rest is the same. Also check 5230. I use 5800, happy for the last 4 days

How much does it cost? 5230 should cost 8k and 5233-7200Rs

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Originally Posted by Mission_Safari

Airtel website says that free usage upto 2 GB is available for a monthly rental of Rs.98 after which the charges will be 30p/50kb. Looks like this is applicable in all circles.

Airtel Best Value Offers & Plans

Thanks

suman · 5th March 2010, 14:09

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Originally Posted by jkdas

No 3G, GPS & Wifi; tad smaller screen.Rest is the same. Also check 5230. I use 5800, happy for the last 4 days

How much does it cost? 5230 should cost 8k and 5233-7200Rs

5530 has Wifi but doesn't have 3G & GPS. Has a 3.2 mp camera with autofocus & LED flash. Cost is 11,500 with a 4gb card in the box.

4th March 2010, 10:51	#5971
suman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kolkata Posts: 4,589 Thanked: 281 Times View My Garage	Guys, any feedback on the 5530 Xpress Music (the younger brother of the 5800)?
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4th March 2010, 14:00	#5973
Rotorhead BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 939 Thanked: 29 Times	Guys need your inputs on an issue faced with my n72. My phone simply hung last week and no matter how much i try , it just boots up displaying the main screen, but then after that nothing else works. When i make a call to the phone, it doesnt ring either. What could be the problem here and how do i rectify it ? Could this be an issue with software? Anyone else face this issue ?
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5th March 2010, 12:48	#5978
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,815 Thanked: 2,703 Times	Yep, due to some system problem at Idea my phone is out of network since yesterday morning. Though it was supposed to get fixed in 24hrs, It hasnt. Out of curiosity I tried to access web through GPRS & voila it works. It shows full signal strength but as soon as I disconnect its again without network. Anybody got a clue
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5th March 2010, 13:10	#5979
DerAlte Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 8,069 Thanked: 2,919 Times	Which phone is that? I presume you mean the signal strength indicator of the phone is showing no bars? Did you try making a call?
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5th March 2010, 13:25	#5980
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,815 Thanked: 2,703 Times	Yes DA, I tried making calls, there is no network, I tried changing handsets & same result i.e. the problem is with sim & not handset. Showed to Idea service centers & when they contacted the technical center, they said that there is some system problem & a set of numbers are facing this issue. What is surprising to me is that GPRS still works & shows full strength when using it. once I disconnect the bars go away. Last edited by Technocrat : 5th March 2010 at 13:26.
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5th March 2010, 13:53	#5982
DerAlte Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 8,069 Thanked: 2,919 Times	Idea has no idea? Quite likely the set of numbers that they are talking about got screwed up in provisioning in their system. You now have only Data Services provisioned to you, and funnily no voice services. So every time you log on, Idea does not route the voice-related packets. Voice and data provisioning are separate.
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5th March 2010, 13:55	#5983
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,815 Thanked: 2,703 Times	Hmm makes sense, I hope the voice services are restored soon.
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