HTC One [Megathread]

Sofiztikated

Ardennes1944 wrote: »

Im not talking about if i exit it, if im at work or get distracted halfway through a text and just leave the phone screen go off by itself, when i wake it the text will be gone. Or if im at work and lock the screen halfway through a text to avoid being caught the message doesnt get drafted either.

If i exit out of messaging halfway through a text it will save it

using stock msg app, and I just tested it. It's still on screen when I unlock.

if it's not there, try double tap home, and select the open messenger screen, see if that brings it back up.

waynegalway

Just to butt in on the messaging queries.....

Is there any way to get pop up alerts from the stock messaging app? I Couldn't see a way to do it, so I'm using Sliding Messages now, but the pop up on that doesn't look right. Some of the text on the pop up over laps.

I've downloaded an app called SMS Popup, so I'll see if that works, but it would be nice if the stock app could do it.

nedd

waynegalway wrote: »

Just to butt in on the messaging queries.....

Is there any way to get pop up alerts from the stock messaging app? I Couldn't see a way to do it, so I'm using Sliding Messages now, but the pop up on that doesn't look right. Some of the text on the pop up over laps.

I've downloaded an app called SMS Popup, so I'll see if that works, but it would be nice if the stock app could do it.

You can't get popups on the stock app. Chomp does popups well!

MICKEYG

Recently got this phone. Very impressed until after two days the screen stopped working. Checked on-line and it has happened before. Tried all the weird tricks to get it working again but no luck. Phone rings etc but no life in the screen. I sent it back to Vodafone. Anyone else experience this?

waynegalway

Just want to say.....

I have this phone about 2 weeks now, and I'm seriously impressed with the battery. (Comparing to S3 which I had before).

Right now, after a charge yesterday evening, it has been off charge for nearly 13 hours, screen on for half an hour, and it's still at 95%. It had only dropped to 99% when I got up out of bed, so 1% drop in 8 hours? Unheard of with my old S3.

I'm getting 36 hours easily between charges, with about the same usage pattern as the S3 where I'd get 24 hours.

The power saving options that come built in are great, no messing around with Juice Defender or the like.

It seems to use way less juice while idle than the S3.

(Just mentioning all this for anyone browsing this forum who is thinking of changing to the One)

Ivefoundgod

Just picked up one of these, delighted with it. I'm just wondering how likely is it to pick up scratches on the body if I go without a case most of the time? I usually only use a case when I think i'll need one so out in the pub or wherever.

So far, I like blinkfeed but the Sense Homescreen and App drawer are more than likely going to force to switch to Nova pretty soon. Trying to stick it out.

waynegalway

Ivefoundgod wrote: »

So far, I like blinkfeed but the Sense Homescreen and App drawer are more than likely going to force to switch to Nova pretty soon. Trying to stick it out.

I'm with you on blinkfeed. I've been sticking with stock as much as possible. Getting on okay with it. Atom launcher would be my first choice if I was to change, but have you seen Aviate launcher? That looks great. I have an invitation code for it, but I'm liking Sense too much right now to switch.

Ivefoundgod

waynegalway wrote: »

I'm with you on blinkfeed. I've been sticking with stock as much as possible. Getting on okay with it. Atom launcher would be my first choice if I was to change, but have you seen Aviate launcher? That looks great. I have an invitation code for it, but I'm liking Sense too much right now to switch.

Yeah I've a couple of problems with the stock launcher that I'm trying to ignore. One glaring one is the label for Broadsheet.ie app almost runs into the label of the app beside unless its a short name like Gmail say. Small thing but annoys me. That and the app drawer my main gripes, everything else is fine really.

I'm so used to Nova Launcher that it would take something major to make me change. I'll have a look at Atom and Aviate though thanks.

The_B_Man

Did anyone keep the standard 3x4 app drawer layout? I thought it was muck and the first thinkg I did was change it to 4x5. Makes such a difference, and I dont know why HTC included it as default.

Ivefoundgod

No, I changed it straight away. The vertical scrolling is really annoying as well, just can't get used to it, I keep swiping left/right.

King Hearts

I'm due an upgrade from my iPhone 4S. I'll either be getting the HTC one or the iPhone 5s. Please advise.

Howard Juneau

King Hearts wrote: »

I'm due an upgrade from my iPhone 4S. I'll either be getting the HTC one or the iPhone 5s. Please advise.

If you're tired of being called an iPhone w@nker get the HTC one.... If, on the other hand, you're shallow & insecure about your penis size, get the iPhone!

I am joking btw!:)

Ivefoundgod

King Hearts wrote: »

I'm due an upgrade from my iPhone 4S. I'll either be getting the HTC one or the iPhone 5s. Please advise.

I was going to switch from my S3 to HTC One or the 5s, I was underwhelmed by the 5s and didn't really fancy waiting for it to become available. Delighted with the One. IMO its a nicer looking phone than the 5/5s which I would have seen as the nicest design wise.

Why not try play around with the iOS7 on the 4s and see if you like it? A lot of people moaning about it at the moment, then compare to the Sense UI in store?

Both are great phones so you can't really go wrong in all honesty, its just personal preference.

Dcully

King Hearts wrote: »

I'm due an upgrade from my iPhone 4S. I'll either be getting the HTC one or the iPhone 5s. Please advise.

HTC one or Nokia 920 id say.

waynegalway

King Hearts wrote: »

I'm due an upgrade from my iPhone 4S. I'll either be getting the HTC one or the iPhone 5s. Please advise.

Personal choice is such a big thing in this decision.

How long have you had the iPhone? The reason I ask is that in a good few cases I've seen people just get bored with the UI. That happened to me, after the 3GS and the 4. I just wanted a change. So I went with the S3 back in June of last year.

Upgraded from the S3 to the One a couple of weeks ago, and it seems like a great phone so far. Lovely screen, great sound and decent battery life.

iOS7 has taken some cues from Android, and arguably its all the better for it. BUT....I would find it hard to leave android now. If for no other reason, you can customise and do so much more with android compared to iOS. Simple example...swap the keyboard for something like SwiftKey and you will just laugh at how ridiculously slow and old fashioned the iOS keyboard is for typing.

I updated my iPad to iOS 7 last night, and yeah, it look better, but its still very restricted in terms of changes you can make yourself to improve it.

Kev.

Ivefoundgod wrote: »

Just picked up one of these, delighted with it.

So far, I like blinkfeed but the Sense Homescreen and App drawer are more than likely going to force to switch to Nova pretty soon. Trying to stick it out.

Just stick it out with sense.I found it hard at first but now I love it.

Ivefoundgod

Kev. wrote: »

Just stick it out with sense.I found it hard at first but now I love it.

I've no intention of changing the ROM or anything, just switching to a different launcher. I don't want to lose BlinkFeed or the HTC Widgets though so I'm going to stick it out for another while at least.

anncoates

MICKEYG wrote: »

Recently got this phone. Very impressed until after two days the screen stopped working. Checked on-line and it has happened before. Tried all the weird tricks to get it working again but no luck. Phone rings etc but no life in the screen. I sent it back to Vodafone. Anyone else experience this?

Happened to me once on a HTC Desire HD and I did a factory reset (using external buttons) which fixed it

Payton

I ordered the phone last night and I used "Chat10" discount so €179 in total, so I should have it early next week but can't port over until the 3rd Oct.....:'(

theteal

The_B_Man wrote: »

Did anyone keep the standard 3x4 app drawer layout? I thought it was muck and the first thinkg I did was change it to 4x5. Makes such a difference, and I dont know why HTC included it as default.

I'm having a bit of a dumb moment as I cannot find that setting in the menu. Could anybody point me in the correct direction, please?

Idleater

theteal wrote: »

I'm having a bit of a dumb moment as I cannot find that setting in the menu. Could anybody point me in the correct direction, please?

Open the app drawer, pull down slightly to reveal the context menu, press the... and then grid size

Ivefoundgod

theteal wrote: »

I'm having a bit of a dumb moment as I cannot find that setting in the menu. Could anybody point me in the correct direction, please?

Yes! I'm not alone, I had this exact problem too, had to google it

Sonics2k

theteal wrote: »

I'm having a bit of a dumb moment as I cannot find that setting in the menu. Could anybody point me in the correct direction, please?

Shamefully, I had the exact same problem.
The worst part is that I set the phone up for customers in the past on numerous occasions, but when it came to finally setting up my own One after weeks of waiting, I couldn't remember how to do it.

Dcully

Wheres the best place to get an unlocked HTC one guys?
Any sellers on amazon people recommend maybe?

Darren 83

Dcully wrote: »

Wheres the best place to get an unlocked HTC one guys?
Any sellers on amazon people recommend maybe?

The are plenty on adverts, just check the sellers feedback.

smilerf

Lads my screen fell and cracked. Where can I get it fixed thanks

Dcully

Thanks guys.

pah

Dcully wrote: »

Wheres the best place to get an unlocked HTC one guys?
Any sellers on amazon people recommend maybe?

Picked this up last week, 400, super device perfect condition.some great deals on adverts and done deal. Sold my s4 on donedeal in about 6 hours.

http://www.adverts.ie/3759394

Dcully

Guys im looking at one on adverts, apparently its a Vodafone upgrade that someone doesnt want.
Even if i get this unlocked will it have this vodafone bloatware im hearing about and is that a big deal?

wonski

Try to get one from Meteor - these are unbranded and very likely without the simlock (my desireHD came without one). Would have to check One, but have no spare sim card...

Dcully

wonski wrote: »

Try to get one from Meteor - these are unbranded and very likely without the simlock (my desireHD came without one). Would have to check One, but have no spare sim card...

Im in contract with emobile for another 5 months hence the need for unlocked.
Cant wait to get rid of them, they want me to pay full PAYG price for a HTC One despite still being in contract with them.
My wife contract ends next month and she wont be staying with them either.

Also just to add , be careful of a certain seller on donedeal.
He has two phones for sale with exact same description ie unwanted gift one for 450 other for 470, i rang to enquire and he stated as such that was unwanted gift.
I only realised he had two up for sale claiming both were unwanted gifts from his mother, when i challenged him about this via text message he didnt reply and within minutes one phone was taken down but its back up this morning and the other phone is taken down, very dodgy , be warned people!

I sold my nokia 920 on done deal but got 4 text messages asking me to give permission for paypal payment with a link provided, no mention of the item for sale, no reference whatsoever,obviously people trying to gain access to my paypal, again be warned people!

wonski

Dcully wrote: »

Im in contract with emobile for another 5 months hence the need for unlocked.
Cant wait to get rid of them, they want me to pay full PAYG price for a HTC One despite still being in contract with them.
My wife contract ends next month and she wont be staying with them either.

Recently paid 29euro with 49/month (2 years contract unfortunately).
Great price considering I had to pay 169 euro for DesireHD ~3 years ago with similiar price plan and lengthy contract.
And yes - they won't give you a discount unless you have a month-2 left on contract.

FatRat

Regarding Warranty....


Ive asked this before but never got around to sending the phone away. I've never availed of any type of warranty in my life so I'm a bit lost. I bought a HTC One on adverts around the start of July. I bought it knowing there was a fault with the top speaker. It's very fuzzy whenever playing audio through it. It was fine, I didn't really mind it. But it's gotten worse week by week to the point where I cant hear people during phonecalls. Never bothered me too much since I dont often have phone calls but I know I need it fixed eventually.


Because I bought the phone second-hand I have no receipt. So I'm not sure what that means as far as warranty is concerned. Also, I'm not sure if warranty will cover repairs and what the criteria for a free repair is etc. I'm not sure if the damage was caused by the previous owner.. there arent any signs that is was, it does same like a hardware fault. Basically my questions are: Am I covered by warranty even though I have no proof of purchase or didn't buy it new? Do ye think I can send it away and have it repaired or receive a replacement for free? Or would I be wasting my time and just payment for shipping to find out I'll have to pay for repairs myself? Thanks!

pm1977x

Using Nova Launcher but looking for a decent calendar to take up a full home screen, really liked the old stock one on my Desire, have downloaded 5 or 6 free ones so far today and none fit the bill, the best 2 in terms of layout look like I made them in paint

Ivefoundgod

pm1977x wrote: »

Using Nova Launcher but looking for a decent calendar to take up a full home screen, really liked the old stock one on my Desire, have downloaded 5 or 6 free ones so far today and none fit the bill, the best 2 in terms of layout look like I made them in paint

Have you tried the Stock Google Calender? Think its just called Calender on the play store.

On a side note, having switched to Nova Launcher, is there anything you miss from Sense launcher? Blinkfeed? The Sense Widgets?

pm1977x

Ivefoundgod wrote: »

Have you tried the Stock Google Calender? Think its just called Calender on the play store.

On a side note, having switched to Nova Launcher, is there anything you miss from Sense launcher? Blinkfeed? The Sense Widgets?

Thanks, yeah tried that but couldn't get it to fill a home screen - something to do with Nova maybe?

Don't miss Blinkfeed so far, it was handy for the odd article I would otherwise have missed, but generally didn't like the look of it, Nova feels faster and quite like how easy it is to customise, particularly the swipeable dock - ie. multiple docks accessed by swiping left or right. So far all the old widgets I was using are working grand so don't miss Sense

SteM

Ivefoundgod wrote: »

Have you tried the Stock Google Calender? Think its just called Calender on the play store.

On a side note, having switched to Nova Launcher, is there anything you miss from Sense launcher? Blinkfeed? The Sense Widgets?

If you're looking for a launcher you should give Action Launcher a look. The Shutter and Cover functions really enhance Andriod imo.

fret_wimp2

Ive had a HTC one for 7 monhs now, and whatever coating is on the screen has completely worn off on the center of the screen. Even when the screen is fully cleaned its visible where the coating has worn off.

Anyone see this before? I had a htc desire and iphone before this and never had this problem. its quite frustrating as where the coating has come off is very visible all the time.

Howard Juneau

I have a HTC One x on the 3 network & theres a system update asking to be done this morning.
Anyone know is it an operating system update, before I start & can't go back

Edit. Its the sense update..forgotten it was coming

moggser

lads again ill ask how do i get to update the HTC ONE if i dont have the option to in the about section in settings .... i get the "this rom is custom and not to be distributed" yada yada at the boot up screen on the phone has this got something to do with it

moggser

moggser wrote: »

lads again ill ask how do i get to update the HTC ONE if i dont have the option to in the about section in settings .... i get the "this rom is custom and not to be distributed" yada yada at the boot up screen on the phone has this got something to do with it

Did you buy second hand? Seems you have unlocked bootloader. Have you checked what software version you have installed?

moggser

yeah i did ...think the last guy who had it was messing round with it ... there is 4.2.2 on there and the kernal is 3.4.10-g445d072root@abm013#1SMP PREEMPT

moggser

moggser wrote: »

yeah i did ...think the last guy who had it was messing round with it ... there is 4.2.2 on there and the kernal is 3.4.10-g445d072root@abm013#1SMP PREEMPT

Well you're already running a 4.2.2 ROM so don't see much point in returning to stock just to get back to what already have.

moggser

sound but was wondering about further updates and so on if i dont have the option to do it what do i do ?

moggser

moggser wrote: »

sound but was wondering about further updates and so on if i dont have the option to do it what do i do ?

Just download the latest ROM from XDA and flash. You would get the latest versions faster than if your phone is stock and you had to wait for updates.

PM me if you need any help.

TitianGerm

Anybody else still not get 4.2.2 ? I'm still stuck on 4.1.2 on my htc one and when I search up for software updates it say there are none available. I'm with vodafone if that matters ?

Dcully

Just bought a htc one on adverts, lovely looking device but i cant get mobile data to work.
Any ideas?
It was an o2 phone but unlocked it tonight, my sim is emobile.

pah

Dcully wrote: »

Just bought a htc one on adverts, lovely looking device but i cant get mobile data to work.
Any ideas?
It was an o2 phone but unlocked it tonight, my sim is emobile.

Do a factory reset. I had an option to install settings from sim card when setting mine up. It set up all the correct apn etc for Internet

Dcully

pah wrote: »

Do a factory reset. I had an option to install settings from sim card when setting mine up. It set up all the correct apn etc for Internet

No joy

wonski

You might need to enter APN etc manually. What settings are there now?