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 HTC Desire Official Thread V4, FAQs on First Page [Froyo 2.2 is Here!]

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jonjon87
post Aug 11 2010, 02:55 PM

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I've been thinking bout HTC desire nonstop for more than a week. going for Android thingy for the noobs session organized by HTC this saturday. I think i'm at 80% of buying this phone already. Anyone got recommendations where to get the phone? Original and I dont want to get through Maxis as their data plan is not worth it compared to digi.
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post Aug 11 2010, 08:26 PM

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QUOTE(akachester @ Aug 11 2010, 04:31 PM)
There is actually Original SIS sets available that are not bonded to Maxis smile.gif Personally would not go AP.
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QUOTE(triplexpresso @ Aug 11 2010, 04:33 PM)
Oh ya, totally forgot about those SIS sets lol

Now there are 3 price scenarios for you to consider. Have fun!
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Any idea where to get SIS sets? issit only available at their premise?
jonjon87
post Aug 11 2010, 09:02 PM

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Update update, i did some calculation. I realized the 1499 price by maxis could make me save money rather than i buy the phone itself and used digi based on my own spending. The only downside is the data plan. what are the average data usage monthly?? I never own a smartphone so I'm not sure how much I'll use. If I get myself a Desire, I'd probably use it for social media on the go, and surfing while travelling to and fro from work. Anyone can give estimation?
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post Aug 14 2010, 12:56 AM

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I had decided to get htc desire via maxis, until just now I read on maxis fb page there were quite a number of complaints where ppl were being overcharged for their data plan. That is freaking scary. Anyone here experiencing it and also NOT experiencing it?
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post Aug 14 2010, 09:36 AM

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QUOTE(KTCY @ Aug 14 2010, 12:59 AM)
You want to read more ? I guess Iphone thread can tell you so much more about over billing.
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QUOTE(draco82 @ Aug 14 2010, 01:05 AM)
You haven partition your ext3.....
for 8GB sdcard, Fat use up some space and after partition with 512mb ext3 you should left around 7GB only........


Added on August 14, 2010, 1:06 am

But what i heard is iphone over bill is mostly due to the jailbreak issue....
after jailbreak some data transmission is running in background and not able to trace....... sweat.gif  sweat.gif
thats why it have higher chance happen in iphone...
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QUOTE(akachester @ Aug 14 2010, 08:27 AM)
You can be safer with the Desire compared to iPhone if you are on Maxis plan. The thing with iPhone AFAIK, is that they could not turn of the data connection if they do not jailbreak. And even with the WiFi turned on, they could still be using data connection (depending which is faster). For Desire, you have the option of turning it off in the Mobile Networks. However, whats the point of turning them off if you have taken the Maxis package. Its just how they calculate the total usage that causes problem which often does not seem you use that much.
With Maxis's stock finishing so fast, doubt they still even have the AMOLED around unless you are getting it from shops.
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Thanks guys, is there an app or built in app to monitor my usage??I guess i just have to be careful then. taking this risk to save few hundred bucks lol. Gonna drop by maxix center ask some questions n head to android garage for noobs lol
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post Aug 14 2010, 04:00 PM

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QUOTE(samurai1337 @ Aug 14 2010, 10:05 AM)
Alternatively, netcounter, it can track wifi usage too smile.gif

btw, what's the android garage thing? and what did you guys do to get invited?


Added on August 14, 2010, 10:21 amI am testing NextSense 5.2 now, notable differences:

- Added HomeSwitcher and you can switch between different UI (I still prefer HTC Sense!)
- Added "Powersave", "Performance" and "Interactive" governer for setcpu...
- Smooth as usual.. no major bug
- Brut Maps stockified (by squrl) - you don't have to have two Google maps in the OS now, and there's no "Brut" watermark on the logo
- New version of "Superuser Permission"
- Lockscreen is changed to the transparent one again, but it's possible to revert to Android default still (I prefer that one!)
- 14 new wallpapers... but somehow they are all gone after I restored stuffs via Titanium Backup -.-
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Its an Android kinda event by HTC, with 2 sessions noob and ethuthiasts. I chosed the noob session since I havvn't get desire yet and I have no intentions to learn how to create apps. It was kinda waste of time for the noobs session. Some fella came n talk bout HTC products and android and htc sense, which I already know lol.

QUOTE(cutiesbaby312 @ Aug 14 2010, 11:40 AM)
Haha bro.. you got that right!!! Last month my bill went up to 250 just for the data plan.. and Wat really pissed me off was that they juz barred my line without any notification!!! Claimed that I have surpassed my credit limit. I checked and its set to 100 only bt why only decided to bar it when reached 250?? Btw guys.. its really recommended to use 3g watchdog app GUI monitor yr 3G usage..
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wow, did u monitor ur data usage?

QUOTE(winterwish @ Aug 14 2010, 01:20 PM)
When I got my phone from Maxis (the Mines), I ask the lady to check if my data plan already activated before I leave the store. She checked on the spot and told me to wait for 2+ hours before I start using it. Just confirm with the maxis staff about your data plan activation. Coz sometimes they 'forgot' to activate. haha.
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How do u confirm it has been activateD?

jonjon87
post Aug 16 2010, 03:45 PM

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I've finally got myself Desire, hahaha It'll take awhile for me to get use to it since its my first smartphone before i dive into what u guys are all doing lol. I guess a good place to learn is to read the first page and the links there?

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