Windows Phone 7 Series - Page 71

theDarkHorse · 16th December 2011, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by anthonyl

What is this "tethering" of which you speak?

It's more accurately a Wi-Fi hotspot functionality rather than USB modem tethering. Telstra and Voda are pushing updates to their HTC Windows Phones that enables the functionality. It's in the Settings menu.

miguel_sanchez · 17th December 2011, 5:46 PM

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Originally Posted by miguel_sanchez

Nice! I got the message for the update this morning but have been getting an error code 80180008 when trying to update

Have reset the phone too without any luck.

Will have more of a play, but am looking forward to tethering finally!

Well i finally got this sorted, I needed to reflash the rom on my phone. I guess i must have broken something along the way (trying to get NoDo/Mango early i suspect!).

Yay for wifi internet sharing!

anthonyl · 19th December 2011, 11:57 AM

I am happy to say (for now / touch wood) that since the latest update..my Mozart has been behaving as I would expect it to behave....so fingers crossed that it works!!

Asteroid · 22nd December 2011, 12:34 AM

Just noticed the ebay seller I got my LG E900 from has cut the price even further. New, unlocked, Australian stock Optimus 7 for $179. That is a freakin bargain for a phone with those specs, nothing Android powered even comes close. Once you connect them to Zune they will update all the way to mango 7740 with internet sharing.

For anyone who is still sitting on the fence or wants a cheap phone check it out.

manphil · 28th December 2011, 12:29 PM

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Just noticed the ebay seller I got my LG E900 from has cut the price even further. New, unlocked, Australian stock Optimus 7 for $179. That is a freakin bargain for a phone with those specs, nothing Android powered even comes close. Once you connect them to Zune they will update all the way to mango 7740 with internet sharing.

For anyone who is still sitting on the fence or wants a cheap phone check it out.

Be aware folks ..does not suport Telstra's Next G (850Mhz) network. Should be Ok if you go with another carrier.

Asteroid · 28th December 2011, 11:09 PM

Yeah that's right, 900/2100 same as most of the HTCs. I run Optus so it's fine (woolworths mobile - very cheap data). The majority of WP7 devices seem to only be dual band, which means either 850 or 900. So you need to pick the right version straight up.

Jimba86 · 31st December 2011, 5:08 PM

does anyone know if any network in aus will be getting the nokia lumia 800?

they look sweet..

if so then when? and how much?

Baker · 31st December 2011, 6:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Jimba86

does anyone know if any network in aus will be getting the nokia lumia 800?

they look sweet..

if so then when? and how much?

I heard Telstra will be getting it early in the new year? They'd want to with it being a premium handset.

Anyway I'm quite confident that it's quad band so it'll work in Australia if you get it overseas.

Asteroid · 31st December 2011, 6:41 PM

Not all versions are.

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Originally Posted by http://www.gsmarena.com/nokia_lumia_800-4240.php

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - RM-819
HSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100 - RM-801 CV

The early units were all European sourced hence 900MHz, I don't think the quad band version has hit the streets yet.

Odourless · 1st January 2012, 10:59 PM

I'm stuck in a rut. I am currently with Telstra prepaid and like the added coverage it gets me but want a WP7 phone. I only have about $250 to play with and struggling to find anything without that I don't have to import. I was considering just getting the LG and changing providers...

glimmerman · 2nd January 2012, 6:53 AM

I'm pretty sure you can buy a mozart outright for sweet fa. It was $360 or $240, can't remember.

dcyloo · 2nd January 2012, 9:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Asteroid

Not all versions are.

The early units were all European sourced hence 900MHz, I don't think the quad band version has hit the streets yet.

Woha! The quad-band version would rock! Take it to whichever network you want to use it on!

anthonyl · 2nd January 2012, 3:50 PM

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Originally Posted by glimmerman

I'm pretty sure you can buy a mozart outright for sweet fa. It was $360 or $240, can't remember.

I would NEVER buy another Mozart again!!! Worst phone I have ever had.

Many Mozart users are still having the same "non-responsive" screen problems as I am having....

Its a wierd problem that comes and goes for no rhyme or reason...somedays it works fine others I cant use it at all. Sometimes when the phone rings I am unable to answer and 9 times out of 10 Im the one that has to ring people back at my expense.

Baker · 2nd January 2012, 4:16 PM

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Originally Posted by anthonyl

I would NEVER buy another Mozart again!!! Worst phone I have ever had.

Many Mozart users are still having the same "non-responsive" screen problems as I am having....

Its a wierd problem that comes and goes for no rhyme or reason...somedays it works fine others I cant use it at all. Sometimes when the phone rings I am unable to answer and 9 times out of 10 Im the one that has to ring people back at my expense.

It's not many users FFS!!

If the phone is not working, return it under warranty. It's not that hard!.

dcyloo · 2nd January 2012, 5:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Baker

It's not many users FFS!!

If the phone is not working, return it under warranty. It's not that hard!.

If he did that, it'd get fixed then he'd have nothing to complain about though!

19th December 2011, 11:57 AM	#1053
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28th December 2011, 11:09 PM	#1056
Asteroid Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Lapping Freo Posts: 2,233	Yeah that's right, 900/2100 same as most of the HTCs. I run Optus so it's fine (woolworths mobile - very cheap data). The majority of WP7 devices seem to only be dual band, which means either 850 or 900. So you need to pick the right version straight up. __________________ The boxen: A8-3870/ F1A75-V Pro/ 8GB \| A64 3000+/ K8V-X/ 1,25GB \| X230 ThinkPad Shtbox rally 2013 - The Mining Magnets! Last edited by Asteroid; 28th December 2011 at 11:14 PM.

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1st January 2012, 10:59 PM	#1060
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