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Vodafone Smart ultra 6 Owners Thread- apps, tips & tricks

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    #4022
    Shlippery
    Registered Users Posts: 2,259 ✭✭✭Shlippery


    mjp wrote: »
    Having same issue with Snapchat screen going black after photo is taken. Tried removing app and reinstalling it but no joy. Do we have to wait for bug to be fixed or is there a solution to this
    They said they're aware of it when I reported the bug, but not too optimistic as Snapchat has always worked a bit crap on the Smart Ultra supposedly. It was fine up the version before the "video emojis" were added, but not sure what Version number that was to try and "rollback" to!


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    #4023
    neacy69
    Registered Users Posts: 2,823 ✭✭✭neacy69


    i've the same snapchat issue....


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    #4024
    Shlippery
    Registered Users Posts: 2,259 ✭✭✭Shlippery


    Temporary fix for snapchat - uninstall current version.

    install 9.27.6
    https://snapchat.en.uptodown.com/android/old
    I got it there. It was the last working version before the blackscreen issue.

    Not ideal and probably won't last forever, but it's a start.


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    #4025
    elgriff
    Registered Users Posts: 462 ✭✭elgriff


    Snapchat issue here too.


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    #4026
    dahat
    Registered Users Posts: 16,750 ✭✭✭✭dahat


    Shlippery wrote: »
    Temporary fix for snapchat - uninstall current version.

    install 9.27.6
    https://snapchat.en.uptodown.com/android/old
    I got it there. It was the last working version before the blackscreen issue.

    Not ideal and probably won't last forever, but it's a start.

    Thanks for that, temporary fix but it's all good for now as Mrs. Dahat is happy once again.


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    #4027
    dahat
    Registered Users Posts: 16,750 ✭✭✭✭dahat


    Mrs Dahat phone is having issues with touchscreen near the edges of the phone, 1 numeral and letter D etc isn't working. Seems to a line around the inside edge of the phone as well.

    Has anyone else had this issue?
    Is it a candidate for warranty repair?


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    #4028
    Gomango
    Registered Users Posts: 79 ✭✭Gomango


    dahat wrote: »
    Mrs Dahat phone is having issues with touchscreen near the edges of the phone, 1 numeral and letter D etc isn't working. Seems to a line around the inside edge of the phone as well.

    Has anyone else had this issue?
    Is it a candidate for warranty repair?

    Download screen touch test app. Will show if and where there is damage to the touch screen.

    Attached is my screen test for my old nexus 4 showing a full cm width damage to my screen, made up my mind to buy the su6 after this.

    Warranty wouldn't cover physical damage.

    Try factory reset to rule out the issue is not from software.


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    #4029
    Gomango
    Registered Users Posts: 79 ✭✭Gomango


    dahat wrote: »
    Mrs Dahat phone is having issues with touchscreen near the edges of the phone, 1 numeral and letter D etc isn't working. Seems to a line around the inside edge of the phone as well.

    Has anyone else had this issue?
    Is it a candidate for warranty repair?

    If you have an hour and on tight budget you could buy digitizer below and fit yourself.

    I did it for my nexus years ago when I bought it at first surprisingly simple. But do your research.

    http://m.aliexpress.com/item-desc/32621709146.html

    If It was me Id just buy a new one and a good screen protector.


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    #4030
    Alanstrainor
    Registered Users Posts: 23,157 ✭✭✭✭Alanstrainor


    Gomango wrote: »
    If you have an hour and on tight budget you could buy digitizer below and fit yourself.

    I did it for my nexus years ago when I bought it at first surprisingly simple. But do your research.

    http://m.aliexpress.com/item-desc/32621709146.html

    If It was me Id just buy a new one and a good screen protector.

    That link doesn't look like the right screen for the SMU6, it mentions a 800*480 display...


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    #4031
    Gomango
    Registered Users Posts: 79 ✭✭Gomango


    Alanstrainor wrote: »
    That link doesn't look like the right screen for the SMU6, it mentions a 800*480 display...

    Your right Its the zte blade s6 i was trying to link( I believe its the same phone). So if he can find it hes laughing.


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    #4032
    rliston
    Registered Users Posts: 260 ✭✭rliston


    dahat wrote: »
    Mrs Dahat phone is having issues with touchscreen near the edges of the phone, 1 numeral and letter D etc isn't working. Seems to a line around the inside edge of the phone as well.

    Has anyone else had this issue?
    Is it a candidate for warranty repair?

    I've that problem with s and w and also the back button. Vodafone store said it is covered for that under the warranty but I managed to get a 1inch crack on the screen before getting it to the store so warranty would no longer cover it and instead would be €150 to repair


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    #4033
    Andy From Sligo
    Registered Users Posts: 11,794 ✭✭✭✭Andy From Sligo


    rliston wrote:
    would be €150 to repair


    Silly price for repair isn't it. Might as well go out and buy a new one!


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    #4034
    Ranjo
    Registered Users Posts: 446 ✭✭Ranjo


    Has anyone managed to connect their Garmin device yet? A few posts above about it but nothing pointing to success.

    Furthermore, I have a Philips speaker and it doesn't connect to that either. Hmm.


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    #4035
    bigmick1
    Registered Users Posts: 38 ✭bigmick1


    Having problems with the headphone jack, only one headphone working. Tried cleaning it, different headphones, restarting the phone.

    Anyone any solutions?


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    #4036
    homer911
    Registered Users Posts: 5,119 ✭✭✭homer911


    bigmick1 wrote: »
    Having problems with the headphone jack, only one headphone working. Tried cleaning it, different headphones, restarting the phone.

    Anyone any solutions?

    Ball of tinfoil?


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    #4037
    VW 1
    Registered Users Posts: 4,501 ✭✭✭VW 1


    bigmick1 wrote:
    Having problems with the headphone jack, only one headphone working. Tried cleaning it, different headphones, restarting the phone.


    Also having the same issue, on and off for the past few months. No solution yet unfortunately.


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    #4038
    touts
    Registered Users Posts: 6,493 ✭✭✭touts


    bigmick1 wrote: »
    Having problems with the headphone jack, only one headphone working. Tried cleaning it, different headphones, restarting the phone.

    Anyone any solutions?

    Had that problem. Dirt in the socket. Where it is located the hole is a little larger than normal and I suspect dirt gets in easier than sockets on other devices. Brought it to a techie friend who blew some compressed air into it from a can and that solved it.


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    #4039
    Andy From Sligo
    Registered Users Posts: 11,794 ✭✭✭✭Andy From Sligo


    im getting itchy feet with this phone now, I still like it but! ....... next phone I want to get I would want it thinner and a camera with image stabilizer built in and the camera lens in the middle of the phone at the back.

    I've always like the look and feel of Galaxy Note's (if i could afford one I'd like to get on, either note 3 or 4!) - but i would love to get a galaxy note with the battery standby that this VFSU6 has, which I think is remarkable. i charge the battery every night on my SU6 , but it dont need ut really as most nights I retire it still has 60% battery power left!!


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    #4040
    shanemkelly
    Registered Users Posts: 603 ✭✭✭shanemkelly


    Andy From Sligo wrote: »
    ...I've always like the look and feel of Galaxy Note's (if i could afford one I'd like to get on, either note 3 or 4!) - but i would love to get a galaxy note with the battery standby that this VFSU6 has, which I think is remarkable. i charge the battery every night on my SU6 , but it dont need ut really as most nights I retire it still has 60% battery power left!!

    Careful what you wish for! I came from a Note 3 to the SU6 & IMO the SU6 is superior (for what I need anyway)...


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    #4041
    Alfie1
    Registered Users Posts: 522 ✭✭✭Alfie1


    Is there a camera shortcut via a button on this phone from the locked state or do you need to unlock the phone & open the camera app ?


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    #4042
    vectra
    Registered Users Posts: 15,545 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    Alfie1 wrote: »
    Is there a camera shortcut via a button on this phone from the locked state or do you need to unlock the phone & open the camera app ?


    Press buttone on side of phone
    Slide icon from bottom right to bottom left.


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    #4043
    Andy From Sligo
    Registered Users Posts: 11,794 ✭✭✭✭Andy From Sligo


    shanemkelly wrote:
    Careful what you wish for! I came from a Note 3 to the SU6 & IMO the SU6 is superior (for what I need anyway)...


    True. I had a note 1 and liked that (once I rooted it and put cm on it) but the battery life was atrocious even when I bought a new battery for it, wouldn't even last the day with battery power


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    #4044
    Andy From Sligo
    Registered Users Posts: 11,794 ✭✭✭✭Andy From Sligo


    Even still now these days don't include a proper physical button on the sides of their phones. I used to have a couple of high end Nokia phones years ago and they had a dedicated camera buttons, much more better when taking photos than touching the screen to take the photo, felt natural and help stop camera shake.


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    #4045
    [Deleted User]
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    Andy From Sligo wrote: »
    Even still now these days don't include a proper physical button on the sides of their phones. I used to have a couple of high end Nokia phones years ago and they had a dedicated camera buttons, much more better when taking photos than touching the screen to take the photo, felt natural and help stop camera shake.

    You get more camera shake pressing a button than touching the screen, especially in a phone with no OIS. Most phones allow you to use the volume buttons as a shutter. Can't remember if my SU6 does, but I know my M9 and S6e+ both do.


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    #4046
    Andy From Sligo
    Registered Users Posts: 11,794 ✭✭✭✭Andy From Sligo


    shanemkelly wrote: »
    Careful what you wish for! I came from a Note 3 to the SU6 & IMO the SU6 is superior (for what I need anyway)...

    where do you find the SU6 wins over the Note 3 if you dont mind me asking? - until i read your post I was seriously considering going bill pay and getting a note 3 or getting a unlocked Note 3 off ebay, - im not so sure now, I dont want to be regretting it.


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    #4047
    [Deleted User]
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    Andy From Sligo wrote: »
    where do you find the SU6 wins over the Note 3 if you dont mind me asking? - until i read your post I was seriously considering going bill pay and getting a note 3 or getting a unlocked Note 3 off ebay, - im not so sure now, I dont want to be regretting it.

    Who would still give a Note 3 on a contract? It's a 2.5 year old phone.


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    #4048
    Andy From Sligo
    Registered Users Posts: 11,794 ✭✭✭✭Andy From Sligo


    Basil3 wrote: »
    Who would still give a Note 3 on a contract? It's a 2.5 year old phone.

    sorry, my mistake it was note 4 I was looking at on Vodafone bill pay


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    #4049
    Trond
    Registered Users Posts: 1,972 ✭✭✭Trond


    Bought my 2nd Smart Ultra 6 today as a pressie for someone.

    Managed to get the phone along with nice leather case delivered for €150 using amazon uk. 25% saving compared to vodafone direct


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    #4050
    shanemkelly
    Registered Users Posts: 603 ✭✭✭shanemkelly


    Andy From Sligo wrote:
    where do you find the SU6 wins over the Note 3 if you dont mind me asking? - until i read your post I was seriously considering going bill pay and getting a note 3 or getting a unlocked Note 3 off ebay, - im not so sure now, I dont want to be regretting it.

    Well, apart from the longer battery life, it's probably a value-for-money thing.

    There's nothing I'd need a Note 3/4 to do that my SU6 can't.


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    #4051
    misstearheus
    Registered Users Posts: 2,123 ✭✭✭misstearheus


    Is there any sort of voice-activated Alarm App I can get?!? I have very weird problems with my memory. Ya can get them in Merrika for various Illnesses. Would still need an Alarm tone on it to wake me up but I also want to set a voice on it to remind me that I need to get up now to go such a place etc. Is there anything I could get to work like that?!? Could I like attach a Media Clip file voice recording to an alarm or something?!?


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