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MORTFE

Aug 29, 2005, 7:24 PM
Now on 3rd phone. Might not update. Going to use it for a couple of days and see how the Bluetooth and volume are. More problems after update than before. Won't stay connected to Scala 500 and Jabra BT 250v nothing but static. 🤣 🤣 🤣
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phonephetish

Aug 29, 2005, 7:36 PM
I haven't had the update yet, not available yet in my area. But I am on my 4th phone!! I exchanged again on Sunday because I am still dropping calls, even out of my area. So far today I have had some signal at home, but I didn't have much signal at a seminar at a hotel today. I was trying to connect to web to check email and got nothing. Funny thing is I saw someone in front of me with a Moto V710 browsing the web with all bars...made me jealous. I was playing around with the 815 at the store yesterday trying to check out the features. I just like the features on the 8100 so much--I must if I'm willing to be on my 4th phone. The picture ID on the 815 is horrible, the front screen is bigger than 8100 but the pic is a center tile on th...
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MORTFE

Aug 29, 2005, 8:11 PM
I had hardly any trouble with my original phone. Volume problem, only twice, in a bad cell area. BT echo to 1 person in NY. Once I updated, I kept losing my BT connection, randomly. Flashed again, same thine. Brought my phone in and the tech screwed it up so badly they had to replace it. Same thing with BT. Had it flashed again on Sat. Took two almost 2 hrs. Picked up Jabra BT250v. Again, my Scala 500, which worked perfect before update, wouldn't stay connected. BT 250v stayed connected but had a lot of static and kept missing on Voice Command. Called tech back and he swapped it out tonite. Doesn't have update. Going to try it for a couple of days without update and see what happens. Tried the e815 for 45 min once before and returned it imme...
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phonephetish

Aug 29, 2005, 8:18 PM
I can't imagine the update is the problem. I mean I don't have the update either. My original problem with the first phone was the volume issue and then pics disappearing. Never had service issue. The 3 since then have been all service issues...it's the weirdest thing. I don't want to have to keep wasting my time going into the store though. I think the volume on 815 is ok if you're not using speakerphone. I plan to use BT headset anyways instead of speakerphone. I've just heard that there are more options w/voice command but haven't tried the clarity of it. How many more times are YOU willing to exchange?
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wwhizzard

Aug 29, 2005, 8:43 PM
I have exchanged mine twice since the update. Prior to that my phone was good to go. All I ever saw that concerned me was the question marks AFTER i deleted all my msgs in inbox. I dont like the menu setup of the 815 nor the directional keys. Too small for my taste.
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phonephetish

Aug 29, 2005, 9:08 PM
I agree w/you on the directional key and the keypad in general--much better on 8100. And I like the 8100 menu better. I am desperate to keep the 8100. Just don't know how many more problems I can put up with.
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MORTFE

Aug 29, 2005, 9:59 PM
Well, all I can tell you is I never had a Bluetooth problem until the update. Used the Scala 500 and NEVER disconnected unless I did it. As soon as I updated, it constantly disconnected on a random basis. 2 bars or 5 bars. Example: Got out of car at seven-eleven. Fine. Got back in-disconnected. 3 updates-2 phones. You tell me.
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wwhizzard

Aug 29, 2005, 10:25 PM
Just got the ststic ringtones again!!!! Tomorrow this will be my third fone in 5 days. This is effin ridiculous and I was fine prior to the update. GRRRRRRRR 😡 😡 😡 👿 😡 😡

That a970 is looking better and better and better.
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phonephetish

Aug 29, 2005, 10:30 PM
What's the issue you were having w/ringtones?
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wwhizzard

Aug 29, 2005, 10:36 PM
phonephetish said:
What's the issue you were having w/ringtones?

Prior to the update NONE!! After...when the MP3 plater is on...at random times the ringtones will disappear when I get a call. Just a hissing sound. Even when I just go to play a tone in the "my ringtones" folder...Just static. Also when I try to do this i see the EQ super imposed on the "my ringtones" screen. One thing I just noticed is that I think I have a short in my charger cord. Could that be what is causing the malfunction? HELP!!!
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phonephetish

Aug 29, 2005, 10:40 PM
Have you tried removing and re-adding the ringtones back to your phone? I suppose it depends on how many tones you have cuz it could be a hell of a lot of trouble, but maybe it's worth a try? From the problems I'm hearing about the updates I'm almost scared to get it when it comes out in my area.
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wwhizzard

Aug 29, 2005, 10:46 PM
My ringtones are the GIN ringtones. I have NO Bitpim, QPST things on my phone. I cannot delete them without incurring a charge. What I am going to do is return the phone get a reflash and get a new charger and maybe a battery also. If that doesnt work...the guy you see on CNN holding an entire VZW store hostage will be me. 🤣 🤣 😁 🤣
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phonephetish

Aug 29, 2005, 10:58 PM
Wow that's crazy. I know when I had my first exchange, I had some vzw ringtones on it and I called cust service and they refunded me the charge for the download. Of course I had to download them again which was a nuisance, but at least I did'nt get double charged for it.

Good luck.
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wwhizzard

Aug 29, 2005, 11:36 PM
This will be the third time I have to DL all those ringers and games. And yes I know that they wil credit me its just the hassle of it all. I will let you know what happens tomorrow.
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