I have a "pre production" HTC 8X - Windows Phone 8x by HTC

So I got my hands on a an HTC 8X for AT&T a week early. Have any questions?

hixsonkevin said:
So I got my hands on a an HTC 8X for AT&T a week early. Have any questions?
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nice box xD

How did you get it?
I have lg gw910, but it's a gift from my friend from microsoft

Looks like he got it from the Windows Phone 8 launch event. They gave away a bunch of those phones in that box there.
Hey can you open the HTC clock app that now appears by default on the Start screen? Is it a new version of the HTC Hub app? Anything new or different? Does the time on the Start screen update in real-time?

How much do you paid? Or was ist for free? If yes then why?
thx in advance

prjkthack said:
Looks like he got it from the Windows Phone 8 launch event. They gave away a bunch of those phones in that box there.
Hey can you open the HTC clock app that now appears by default on the Start screen? Is it a new version of the HTC Hub app? Anything new or different? Does the time on the Start screen update in real-time?
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You're correct on where I got it. The HTC clock app is new, but the features are pretty much the same as they've always been. So far that's the only "new" app in the HTC section of the market.
Edit: Actually, there is one new feature that ties in with WP8 and it allows you to use the HTC app on your lock screen. So you have a clock, and weather on your lockscreen, as well as a new background.

hixsonkevin said:
You're correct on where I got it. The HTC clock app is new, but the features are pretty much the same as they've always been. So far that's the only "new" app in the HTC section of the market.
Edit: Actually, there is one new feature that ties in with WP8 and it allows you to use the HTC app on your lock screen. So you have a clock, and weather on your lockscreen, as well as a new background.
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That's kinda disappointing if its the only app. I know its got Beats pre-installed, but what about stuff like HTC's panorama camera functionality? Flashlight still there and working? Attentive phone?

prjkthack said:
That's kinda disappointing if its the only app. I know its got Beats pre-installed, but what about stuff like HTC's panorama camera functionality? Flashlight still there and working? Attentive phone?
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Hmmm, couldn't find the panorama function. Flashlight is there and pre-installed as well as attentive phone. I must say the wide angle front lense is pretty nice. Can't wait for the new Skype to be released.
Also, a feature that I hadn't seen or heard about before, is that in the camera you can install "lenses" so you can switch between using the "bing" lenses and using it to scan bar codes and such, to switching to apps such as "camwow". All within the native camera app

can u try to download a mp3 file through the web browser and see if it lets u save it to the device and add it to your library of music on the phone without having to sync to the computer

How is performance? How is sense? How does it feel in the hand? Build quality? Reception?
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broons said:
How is performance? How is sense? How does it feel in the hand? Build quality? Reception?
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Performance is great, as always with most Windows Phone devices. It has a 1.5 dual core cpu for a OS that only really needs 1 core so it flys along. Build quality is great, the unibody and slim curved body feels great in the hand. Reception wise, I have full bars where I live so I can't say. And sense? There is no sense.... this is not Android....
deadwrong03 said:
can u try to download a mp3 file through the web browser and see if it lets u save it to the device and add it to your library of music on the phone without having to sync to the computer
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well not knowing of any reliable places to download an mp3 file, I just did a quick search of mp3 ringtones, from what I could tell, no you can't. It seemed to just open it and play.

Hows the wifi settings? Can we have wifi on while screen is locked? Is it posibble to have separate volumes on ex ringing,notifications,media etc?
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HTC 8X
I just bought final product
http://twitpic.com/b9ahat
http://twitpic.com/b9ahcj

Can you download a PDF file from the browser ?
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acid74 said:
Hows the wifi settings? Can we have wifi on while screen is locked? Is it posibble to have separate volumes on ex ringing,notifications,media etc?
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Nope, and nope. I doubt you'll ever see options to keep the wifi on in during with any stock OS to be honest though.
N3croman said:
I just bought final product
http://twitpic.com/b9ahat
http://twitpic.com/b9ahcj
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Thanks a sexy box. :good: Must've been a pretty penny.
nevara said:
Can you download a PDF file from the browser ?
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If im not mistaken, haven't you always been able to download a pdf?

The real question is: Can you SEND a PDF via any means?
Thanks for sharing!

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The real question is: Can you SEND a PDF via any means?
Thanks for sharing!
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Unfortunately, it doesn't look like you can. Maybe through Skydrive? Not sure though. Interesting side note, is that on WP7 there was Adobe pdf reader, and now its Microsoft's own pdf reader (the same can be found on Win8)

Wow! You're right! I just got finished installing Windows 8. I hadn't even opened a PDF yet so I checked it out. Yup. The default reader is completely different, as are the PDF file icons. I found a couple of traits I don't like in the new reader, but, just as I have been able to circumnavigate most Windows 8 issues by returning to the trusty old desktop, in looking at the tool bar in the top of the folder containing the PDF, there was an arrow beside the word "Open". This allowed me to open the PDF with the old reader, which worked as per normal on my network printer.
Back to the subject. It is a total screw-up that we STILL can not send a PDF with a WP8. This was a well known shortcoming in WP7. When are they gonna' fix this?
Aaaaaaargggh!

hixsonkevin said:
Unfortunately, it doesn't look like you can. Maybe through Skydrive? Not sure though. Interesting side note, is that on WP7 there was Adobe pdf reader, and now its Microsoft's own pdf reader (the same can be found on Win8)
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Someone told me that pdf files now show up in the Office hub so you can email them from there.
Here's a video that shows how: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=FE1xh1VF8v4#t=150s
Also, one additional question: If you forward an email message, can you edit the original email text? Thanks.

Can you possibly test the speed and reliability of push notifications? One thing Microsoft does not talk about is how or even if push notifications have improved. Test Facebook, Twitter, something. See how quickly notifications arrive, or if they even arrive at all.

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Evo You Tube app?

Would this work on the Incredible. Its pretty awesome.
should work fine... same resolution. Problem is getting it though, phones not out and you would probally have to root the evo to get it
What is so special about it?
What is so special about it?
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That's what I want to know.
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Plays straight to high quality if 3g/4g is available
Honestly77 said:
Plays straight to high quality if 3g/4g is available
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Is that not what our current youtube app does?
Gimpeh said:
Is that not what our current youtube app does?
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Nope. I have to hit menu and select high quality then wait for rebuffer I'm always in a good 3G area. Wish there was a setting to watch high quality when available by default.
The Youtube app in my Liquid under 2.1 have an option to play always videos on High Quality, didn't test though since I don't have an unlimited data plan and I use Wifi.
Here's proof img37.imageshack.us/img37/4540/snap20100516234817.png
Have you guys tried this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=6138641#post6138641 - it's a hack to always play in HQ, posted in Nexus One forum
mic_888 said:
Have you guys tried this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=6138641#post6138641 - it's a hack to always play in HQ, posted in Nexus One forum
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We don't have root yet so system files cannot be rewritten.
Here it is (install as an update to the current app. No root is needed.
Thanks @simms22
Works great thanks! Just opened it with astro and the app manager had the option to upgrade.
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Yes sir, it's out, and working flawlessly!
Thanks for this!
Well the app works great but now my YouTube widget doesn't work.. is there a fix for this?
UgXvibe said:
Well the app works great but now my YouTube widget doesn't work.. is there a fix for this?
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remove the widget reboot then add widget to screen. should work again
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remove the widget reboot then add widget to screen. should work again
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Tha kinda worked but now the widget just says 'loading' It links to YouTube though so I guess thats good enough for now.
I had the loading issue also...remove the widget... Go to app management and clear cache uninstall updates... Then reinstall the update and restart... Works fine now with the most viewed videos...
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Awesome, worked perfect, thanks!
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Tried to download on my Incredible but it wouldn't even download in the browser. says the file type cannot be supported on my phone. I have Astro, but its not even downloading the file in the browser.
I'm using Dolphin HD, does that matter? How are u guys getting this YouTube app on your phones?

[AUG 29][1] 1.45.401.2 OTA changes

Here are a list of changes in the 1.45.401.2 update
-screenshot (power+home)
-MUCH smoother (no lag)
-shows green dot in HTC contacts list next to people who are online on google talk
-ability to purchase movies in HTC watch
-backup SMS option in menu in messages app
-Picasa Web Albums in HTC Gallery app now show
-Google talk video chat
-volume boost for the speaker
-Trim videos in HTC Gallery
-change size of font in HTC messages app with pinch
-record in .mp4 instead of .3gp (tmobile)
-added apps (tmobile)
post more you guys noticed and ill update the list
or let me know if some things aren't new
Here's a change! Self Reboot after updating and trying to play Cordy.
Ahm.screen shot doesn't work..the picture saved has 0 bytes. Dunno why :|
nicoaraalex said:
Ahm.screen shot doesn't work..the picture saved has 0 bytes. Dunno why :|
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Mine works just fine
photo gallery bug
Bug resolved in picasa gallery, I was not able to see photos, when I choose a picassa gallery it starts to flash and didn't show any photo.
Now works correctly.
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Mine works just fine
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It works on mine too wery fine!
nunomeneses said:
Here's a change! Self Reboot after updating and trying to play Cordy.
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Ah quick question sir, are you complety stock? As in you haven't soffed or rooted your phone?
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Anyone in UK got this OTA yet?
[sits drumming fingers]
vincepg13 said:
Ah quick question sir, are you complety stock? As in you haven't soffed or rooted your phone?
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Mine is completely new and stock, no root
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nunomeneses said:
Mine is completely new and stock, no root
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Yer this ota breaks graphics with some games, sigh, hopefully HTC will fix soon
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Gtalk Video chat works
Noticed a new app called HTC likes
No CRT animation?
Sound has been boosted, At least from the speaker I can notice a big difference. Also the the stock music app is picking up the embedded album art correctly now on my imported iTunes library.
HTC likes was always there, and it's still bloatware :-( the real changes for me are better dual core support and gtalk video, so now you don't poorly supported third party apps, like VTalk. Now I can use a poorly supported Google App!
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iphone?
BonesRed said:
HTC likes was always there, and it's still bloatware :-( the real changes for me are better dual core support and gtalk video, so now you don't poorly supported third party apps, like VTalk. Now I can use a poorly supported Google App!
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Maybe you should have purchased an Iphone?
New icon displays in Notification bar when HAC is enabled.
kevinniven said:
Maybe you should have purchased an Iphone?
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LOL -he sure complains like one!
Is the speaker really louder? I'm dying to get this, but fully rooted and Rom'd up.
Definitely seems louder to me.
Tried the game Cordy off the Market and the graphics spaz out to look like when a desktop pc GPU is dying. Also the stock browser closes all windows except the one you have open when you close it.
I can confirm on 2.3.4 on a stock Sensation by pressing home and power it will take a screen shot and photos will be in the camera shots album.. Pretty freaking nice of them to include this feature

camera360 app issues

I have contacted the makers of the app, but no response yet!
Im using the app and finding that the largest pic i can take is 1024x768, it seems i cant go bigger yet when i use it on my dhd im getting same size as my default camera.
Any ideas?
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I have contacted the makers of the app, but no response yet!
Im using the app and finding that the largest pic i can take is 1024x768, it seems i cant go bigger yet when i use it on my dhd im getting same size as my default camera.
Any ideas?
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No one can fix it other than the author. So just wait.
Yeah just wanted to know if others had the same problem?
It supports full resolution. You just have to select it in settings.
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Can't send picture NFC

I'm having problems sending pictures between phone nes using NFC (turned on of course).
text/DirectShareGallery is what I get, but where is the photo?
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We can not currently send pictures via NFC, but didn't they say it was a jelly bean feature at IO?
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MyronJ906 said:
We can not currently send pictures via NFC, but didn't they say it was a jelly bean feature at IO?
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Really! damn. k thx
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No problem. It was actually one of the first things my girlfriend and I thought to try. We were quite disappointed. Now, it's actually pretty inconvenient (in my opinion) but an app exists (not sure of the name, if you are really interested let me know and I will hunt it down)
The app requires BOTH users to have the app installed and Bluetooth enabled.
It will allow you to use NFC to make the bluetooth link and send the picture over bluetooth. To me it doesn't sound like it's worth the effort, but it might possibly fit your needs.
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No problem. It was actually one of the first things my girlfriend and I thought to try. We were quite disappointed. Now, it's actually pretty inconvenient (in my opinion) but an app exists (not sure of the name, if you are really interested let me know and I will hunt it down)
The app requires BOTH users to have the app installed and Bluetooth enabled.
It will allow you to use NFC to make the bluetooth link and send the picture over bluetooth. To me it doesn't sound like it's worth the effort, but it might possibly fit your needs.
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just thought it would be cool. u can use the application "bump"
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I had try to get pics from two GS3, both gave the same results as text stream received.
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HebeGuess said:
I had try to get pics from two GS3, both gave the same results as text stream received.
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you should be able to send picture and video with SGS3. make sure you have S-beam on
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just thought it would be cool. u can use the application "bump"
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Was going to suggest the same thing. Bump works with even gingerbread phones. It doesn't require you to turn on bluetooth.
I've successfully transferred web pages, contacts, and play store links via android beam but pictures don't work.
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you should be able to send picture and video with SGS3. make sure you have S-beam on
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Nope, is Android Beam.
S-Beam is currently GS3 proprietary that used NFC to hook up WiFi-Direct for a hyper-boost in transfer speed.
Rechecked & Revised, Found out it was not supported in ICS. Android Beam in ICS mostly support in text based functions, on my guess the root cause was NFC's tiny bandwidth.
However, Google recently adding picture and video support into JB which will hook up bluetooth to speed up transferring. Ehhh~ Too bad, personally prefer S-Beam from Samsung which hook up WiFi-Direct for much better speed, though there are fewer devices compliance with WiFi-Direct now. Sammy, it time to show your commitment give that to Google...
Isn't the whole switch to wifi-direct thing how Bluetooth 3 works?
MyronJ906 said:
No problem. It was actually one of the first things my girlfriend and I thought to try. We were quite disappointed. Now, it's actually pretty inconvenient (in my opinion) but an app exists (not sure of the name, if you are really interested let me know and I will hunt it down)
The app requires BOTH users to have the app installed and Bluetooth enabled.
It will allow you to use NFC to make the bluetooth link and send the picture over bluetooth. To me it doesn't sound like it's worth the effort, but it might possibly fit your needs.
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Use Bump. No wifi or bluetooth required.
So the Xperia T and the SGS3 can both do NFC transfers and yet the One X, one of the few other phones in that class, can't? That has left me beyond disgruntled. HTC really are a disgrace at times.
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[Q] I do need some advice on this phone, thanx in advance

I want to replace my DHD, but Im not sure whether to choose a one x or galaxy note2.
Personally I love the design of one x and im fantastic about its UI, but after so many problem exposed im not so sure now.
galaxy note2 seems like a powerful phone, no interest on its UI but maybe a good phone.
I want to know if the problem with one x on the web is true and how good its performance is. i saw someone in DHD forum go back to DHD from one x, and not sure why.
Sorry for my messy expresson( maybe because im in mess....) but I do need some help
Hi. I do own both a DHD and a HOX. Since I bought a 64gb SD for the DHD and installed ICS on it I felt in love with my DHD again.
Don't get me wrong, HOX is a great phone! It's fast, makes great pictures and so on, but it has no place for an external SD card. I do want to have everything on my phone, from music to videos to games. With my HOX I have to watch carefully it's space.
If I were you, I would buy the galaxy s 3.
Press thanks, if it was helpful.
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putti71 said:
Hi. I do own both a DHD and a HOX. Since I bought a 64gb SD for the DHD and installed ICS on it I felt in love with my DHD again.
Don't get me wrong, HOX is a great phone! It's fast, makes great pictures and so on, but it has no place for an external SD card. I do want to have everything on my phone, from music to videos to games. With my HOX I have to watch carefully it's space.
If I were you, I would buy the galaxy s 3.
Press thanks, if it was helpful.
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Thats one of my concerns. I always wonder know how i can transfer my files to one x, now it seems to be really tough...
sxrsxrsx said:
Thats one of my concerns. I always wonder know how i can transfer my files to one x, now it seems to be really tough...
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I just plug phone into USB on PC to transfer. I also use dropbox to transfer certain files like apps, photo's notification sounds etc
seanicca said:
I just plug phone into USB on PC to transfer. I also use dropbox to transfer certain files like apps, photo's notification sounds etc
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Im afraid i didnt get you, as far as i can see, pluging the phone to the pc can only load the tf card but the rom. am i missing sth?
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Im afraid i didnt get you, as far as i can see, pluging the phone to the pc can only load the tf card but the rom. am i missing sth?
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Lol there is an internal virtual SD card, of course it's possible to transfer stuff to and from a pc, leaving out such basic functionality would be ridiculous
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Lol there is an internal virtual SD card, of course it's possible to transfer stuff to and from a pc, leaving out such basic functionality would be ridiculous
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thats great, i thought one x turned out to work like iphone does...
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thats great, i thought one x turned out to work like iphone does...
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Works just like any other Android phone
sxrsxrsx said:
thats great, i thought one x turned out to work like iphone does...
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better than iPhone; you do not need any iTunes like prog to transfer files, you can use OneX int storage as an usb storage as usual, mine is 32gb international model, I had also similar thoughts and hesitations as well at the beginning but this is not really a problem. I can easily transfer my camera shots, videos etc without problem.
The only concern, with my OneX, is wi-fi policy; it goes sleep when screen off, and this turns out a problem if you use it for ex. as remote control for other devices like tv, stereo etc in your home network like me, because reconnection to network is required each time you wake your phone, also the same issue makes streaming music via home network through your sound system unusable, just due to that. Otherwise, if you will not use your phone in that way, no any matters at all.
Note: in some custom roms this is already fixed afaik.
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I think that the hox is the best phone on the market. My wife ownz a sensation, which is much better that the desire hd and the one x blows it away! The screen quality has no match and it is really fast. In the initial roms the hox had some problems but with that latest update from HTC everything works great.
I also use a custom rom which makes the one x to fly...
Buy the one that you like, all your options are great phones.
Get a Motorola razr maxx or wait and get a razr maxx hd.
Battery life is almost double, it is made by Google so you will get quick updates and there is an sd card slot.
I wish I knew it existed before I bought my one X.
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Get a Motorola razr maxx or wait and get a razr maxx hd.
Battery life is almost double, it is made by Google so you will get quick updates and there is an sd card slot.
I wish I knew it existed before I bought my one X.
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Google bought Motorola for patents, they aren't in charge of their software updates.
Only Nexus devices get quick updates. No Motorola device (apart for the Xoom which is a Nexus) has got JB yet for example
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better than iPhone; you do not need any iTunes like prog to transfer files, you can use OneX int storage as an usb storage as usual, mine is 32gb international model, I had also similar thoughts and hesitations as well at the beginning but this is not really a problem. I can easily transfer my camera shots, videos etc without problem.
The only concern, with my OneX, is wi-fi policy; it goes sleep when screen off, and this turns out a problem if you use it for ex. as remote control for other devices like tv, stereo etc in your home network like me, because reconnection to network is required each time you wake your phone, also the same issue makes streaming music via home network through your sound system unusable, just due to that. Otherwise, if you will not use your phone in that way, no any matters at all.
Note: in some custom roms this is already fixed afaik.
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Thanx for your pationt help,man.There's another thing coming to many mind that how much space we can use as Rom to install apps? If there is some storage work like the tf card, it cannot work like Rom at the same time.am I right on this?
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I think that the hox is the best phone on the market. My wife ownz a sensation, which is much better that the desire hd and the one x blows it away! The screen quality has no match and it is really fast. In the initial roms the hox had some problems but with that latest update from HTC everything works great.
I also use a custom rom which makes the one x to fly...
Buy the one that you like, all your options are great phones.
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It's said on the web that the high temperature of the battery would make the screen have yellow spot.is it true?
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HTC one x all the way man. Best phone I've ever had, makes iPhone look terrible. It has the most wonderful screen for movies etc and there is loads of awesome devs making the best custom ROMs out there. You won't regret getting one!
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HTC one x all the way man. Best phone I've ever had, makes iPhone look terrible. It has the most wonderful screen for movies etc and there is loads of awesome devs making the best custom ROMs out there. You won't regret getting one!
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how about the signal strength? its said to be weak. is that real?
How does the battery perform? Better with the description of your use, thanx
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how about the signal strength? its said to be weak. is that real?
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It really depends on your network provider. I am living here in a deserted place in U.A.E and i haven't face this kind of problems yet.
If you pick One X, i am sure you'll not regret it, besides from its simple and good looking design, the phone itself is a beast, especially if you unlock your phone and install a custom rom, battery life will surely increase as well.
One x is worst HTC phone
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One x is worst HTC phone
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Would you please tell me why?
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