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 The Official iPhone 5 Discussion Thread v4, 14-12-12 . Malaysia's Launching

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Ch3n_low
post Dec 25 2012, 10:23 PM

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how to check how much money have i used for Maxis???
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post Dec 25 2012, 11:47 PM

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QUOTE(toytoy @ Dec 25 2012, 11:48 PM)
I m facing the same problem with network.

Twice ady. No 3G, edge or GPRS. No data at all. As mentioned earlier airplane mode and turning off/on cellular data and 3G oso doesn't work.

But still can make calls.

I thought it was maxis problem and reported it. So it's actually ip5 prob?

Dang.
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I am facing this problem as well
At certain places, no data signal at all....but still can make calls
There is a dot beside the maxis logo
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post Dec 26 2012, 06:49 PM

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QUOTE(benny888 @ Dec 26 2012, 10:16 AM)
I have been using this iphone 5 8 days already and these are some of my observations . On day 2 I have upgraded the OS to 6.0.2

1. Appearance - I was lucky I got a scuff free set ( Black). Immediately bought a cheap soft PU back casing ( RM15) to protect it. On the 4th day bought a PU leather flip top ( Fav/Ve) casing , cheap only RM 59. I do not normally spend much money on such casings - is more for protection rather than show off appearance. Maximum I ever spend on any phone casing is RM 120. No screen protector as I dont believe in using such stuffs unless is free applied on by seller. The covered PU leather casing is good enough. In all my years of using phones/tablets I have keep to this habit and at time of selling off, even after a year usage, the gadget still looks brand new like day one

2. Battery life : i read many users complaining of high drainage in v 6.0.2 . I am quite satisfied - do not really see high drainage as reported and my phone is set to auto receive tweeter, facebook and email updates. Example most recent record - my screen on time is close to 2 hours with 50% battery life - quite fair/acceptable to me. Cannot compared with my Note 2 which easily doubles it

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3. Warmness - the phone display gets warm very fast , within 10-15 minutes usage and I can feel it and is obvious. Well. I can live with this

4. APPS alternative : i have replace Safari with my favorite Atomic ( with better features especially ability to auto resize fonts ). I have never like Safari. And so far all browsers I have tested cannot match any of the Android browsers ( eg Stock Android, Dolphin, Boat ) in smoothness and scrolling. Facebook with Facely HD and Tweeter with Tweetcaster - mainly for better features vs default especially sharing of posts/feeds which is lacking in stock apps

5. UI smoothness - till today after using all the iphone series I still puzzle why so many users are so amazed with the iphone UI smoothness and throw praises as if is the best and unparalleled.  Yes, I agree its UI is smooth but it does at times is jerky too. The closest Android that I have used that can match it is G Note 2. The other common Androids ( S2, S3, Incredible, Sensation, Xperia, Note etc ) loses out slightly in its UI smoothness but again this depends on how critical one view this. One must remember Androids are loaded with widgets which iphone does not have and comparison is actually not fair

6. Display - is in one word excellent but I still prefer a bigger display anytime. Maybe I have got too used to display sizes of 4.5, 4.8,5.0, 5.3 and 5.5 inch. It would be great if iphone 6 comes with a bigger display of at least 4.7 inch ! I used the phone browser a lot and the smaller display is a disadvantage and most nerve wrecking is trying to access the other pages of say LowYat thread. My success rate of hitting and connecting is 50% and often have to pinch zoom it to have a successful access - quite irritating at times. I have reset it twice and reinstall firmware once and the effect is still the same. Yesterday I tried with my friend's unit and is similar too. Perhaps my fingers is too "fat " ?? A slight inconvenience i have come to accept

7. E Books - I also read a lot of ebooks. I used both iBooks and Kobo. Have spend another US$50 buying iBooks ( using itunes gift certs through US account)
iPhone is excellent in this - the smoothness of reading is unmatched and beats Androids on same app eg kobo

8. File management - something I dislike , having to use iTunes !!

9. Maps accuracy - generally poor. The phone always detect my house location 1 km away consistently . I just found another bug, perhaps related to Maps location detection. New York these past few days is very cold ( my daughter is there now since 4 days ago). Temperatures are 1-3 degree Centigrade. But the iphone weather apps shows is 21 degree C - what a wide difference. See pics vs my Note 2 detection
Anyway I do not use Apple Maps for navigation - just got to live with it and wait for Apple to improve. My son told me he and his friend ( using ip5 maps)  were directed few kilometers away and on opposite side of highway when trying to use it to go to Mines Resort

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10. 3G /WiFi : I also read of many users complains of 3G disconnecting and need phone restarts and some Wifi detection issues. Well, I am happy I do not have such issues at all. My 3G ( on Celcom) is good and around my place I have hit 7000 kbps download and my house 1500-1800 kbps ( weaker than my Note 2 Maxis but still acceptable ). WiFi is generally slight weaker than Note 2 but still acceptable. No complains here
Overall I am happy using the iphone as a  secondary phone. My Note 2 still remains my main favorite main phone.
It is a good phone for those who just like something to use right out of the box. For those who like to customize and tinkers with phones, they will find Android a better choice
There is no best phone I have always said - it all depends on one needs
You are free to disagree with some of my comments - as after all , all of us view things differently. I am a senior guy ( retiree)  in his late fifties and has different views/perceptions compared to many of you guys here which I can see are teenagers, students or young working execs ( based on your postings )
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+1~ but I think it is better than Note 2

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post Dec 26 2012, 10:42 PM

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My phone have to restart to connect back to the 3G .....zzzz
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post Dec 27 2012, 01:38 AM

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QUOTE(epolmuse @ Dec 27 2012, 02:20 AM)
First time iphone user here. I find that my screen is a smudge and fingerprint magnet now that I have taken off the cheap screen protector that came with the phone while waiting for my sgp sp.

Anyone else notice this?
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I think this is your screen protector problem...
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post Dec 27 2012, 10:43 AM

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My phone can't auto sleep sometimes.... The screen keep turning on when I set the auto lock to 1 min
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post Dec 27 2012, 12:14 PM

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QUOTE(hsyong @ Dec 27 2012, 12:35 PM)
When the last thing you touch on the screen is Assistive Touch, your phone won't autolock. This is a known bug.

You have a few options:
1. After you close an app with Asst Touch, touch other places on your screen (swipe the home screen etc), then it will autolock.
2. Use the Asst Touch to lock your phone
3. Press the Power Button to lock your phone.
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Wa so many bug meh?? ==

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post Dec 27 2012, 02:42 PM

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How long it takes to charge your guys iPhone 5?
For me normally it takes about 1 hour to fully charge the device from 20% to 100%
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post Dec 27 2012, 05:50 PM

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The home button is sometimes not sensitive.... Anyone face this problem on your new iPhone 5?
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post Dec 28 2012, 06:23 PM

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iOS will be better with widgets... sometimes really annoying have to go on so many steps to turn on the 3G data
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post Dec 28 2012, 06:30 PM

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QUOTE(bosco1314 @ Dec 28 2012, 07:25 PM)
Can ask Siri to turn on n off the 3G?
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cannot....


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post Dec 28 2012, 06:36 PM

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QUOTE(Reventon @ Dec 28 2012, 07:34 PM)
A simple toggle when drag down notification is very good enough. That would be sued by samsung google if they did that LOL. SBSettings is one of the must have feature for iOS 7 IMO. Multitasking copy from AUXO and also remove the 3G 50MB limits, at least let users to switch it off on.
Too many jailbreak tweak it can be implemented to make it a better device....
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agreed~~ rclxms.gif
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post Dec 30 2012, 09:20 PM

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I got problem on my iPhone 5 home button.... It is really not sensitive ...
Should i get it to warranty? Or it is just a bug?
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post Jan 3 2013, 08:06 PM

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Sent my Iphone 5 to warranty today~ Haiz
have to wait 2 weeks
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post Jan 3 2013, 08:11 PM

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QUOTE(holoman @ Jan 3 2013, 09:10 PM)
what problem ?
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Home button not sensitive and dead pixels on the screen... cry.gif
the staff said can get new one

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