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  • AnonD-146799
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  • 05 Jul 2013

Anonymous, 05 Jul 2013Questions: How can you view your documents, if you have tr... moreHow can you view your documents, if you have transferred it thru micrsosd card and not thru email nor bluetooth? -> Via third party apps. For e.g third party pdf reader reads pdfs in sd card. Kirik Search app shows and opens files on SD card.

How can you delete those applications, that were interrupted during installation, and no plan to continue to install? -> click on any app that got interrupted, it will take you to app downloads section. Then deep press on the apps, it will show you the option 'cancel download'. Pressing on it will remove the partially downloaded/installed apps.

how can you clean an application(clearing the data)?
-example if you want to restart a game- -> I did not understand this. Do you mean start a game from beginning? Simply go to the tile or icon. If you mean install from the beginning simply reinstall. If you mean you have progressed certain levels and want to start over, the app has to enable this, or you can reinstall.

How can you delete those unnecessary files that you have mistakenly downloaded? -> The question is from where did the download take place. Generally it is up to that app, although apps can poorly manage their cache.

-Do you think windows phone should be considered as smart phone? -> I think only two operating sytems can be called smartphone OSes.... iOS and WP. Both are secure, app based and well integrated.

And also, why you have to log in again on facebook after updating. -> I did not get this. Is it the built in facebook thing? That is a single sign-in, no need to login again. If you mean through browser, I did not face the issue. I do not use the official app, it got updated some days back, so maybe the problem existed and got solved.

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    • AnonD-146799
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    • 05 Jul 2013

    Anonymous, 05 Jul 2013Do you know how to root Jelly Bean to support App2sdWell rooting is a totally different thing. Actually Ascend W1 is the only Windows Phone 8 handset whose bootloader can be unlocked. There is a custom ROM available and hopefully will bring install to SD.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mvq85QBGa4s

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      • Anonymous
      • Mfx
      • 05 Jul 2013

      AnonD-146799, 04 Jul 2013Copy your music to 'Ringtones' folder in computer and they ... moretnks

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        • Anonymous
        • i4P
        • 05 Jul 2013

        AnonD-146799, 05 Jul 2013Not in recent androids, only in old one. Jelly bean does no... moreDo you know how to root Jelly Bean to support App2sd

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          • Anonymous
          • i4P
          • 05 Jul 2013

          AnonD-146799, 05 Jul 2013Not in recent androids, only in old one. Jelly bean does no... moreQuestions:
          How can you view your documents, if you have transferred it thru micrsosd card and not thru email nor bluetooth?

          How can you delete those applications, that were interrupted during installation, and no plan to continue to install?

          how can you clean an application(clearing the data)?
          -example if you want to restart a game-

          How can you delete those unnecessary files that you have mistakenly downloaded?

          -Do you think windows phone should be considered as smart phone?

          And also, why you have to log in again on facebook after updating.

          Well anyway, Windows Phone is very smooth and user friendly, but only for call and text.

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            • AnonD-146799
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            • 05 Jul 2013

            Anonymous, 05 Jul 2013At least on Android phone with 4gb storage, you can install... moreNot in recent androids, only in old one. Jelly bean does not support even Apps2sd.

            Why should a phone force user to manage his files or data? A smartphone should be capable of that.

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              • Anonymous
              • i4P
              • 05 Jul 2013

              AnonD-146799, 04 Jul 2013Microsoft has already released GDR2 to all manufacturers, i... moreYes, GDR2 is now available, but the question is will the W1 user get the updates? We all know that Huawei's support for their costumers is not the same as other phone company.

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                • Anonymous
                • i4P
                • 05 Jul 2013

                AnonD-146799, 04 Jul 20134gb jelly bean is also not a smartphone according to your d... moreAt least on Android phone with 4gb storage, you can install apps on external memory,and there is no portion of other on storage that is useless.

                And on android phone, you can manage all your files and you can say that you really own the phone, unlike windows, you cannot manage your files, because windows phone will let you scratch your head every time you use the phone.

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                  • Anonymous
                  • i4P
                  • 05 Jul 2013

                  Beware, coz you might get a defective W1, and Huawei will not replace your defective Unit.

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                    • 04 Jul 2013

                    HUaweiAscendW1User, 27 Jun 2013Unfortunately, this handset may not recieve the GDR2 update... moreMicrosoft has already released GDR2 to all manufacturers, it now depends on Huawei

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                      • AnonD-146799
                      • vIh
                      • 04 Jul 2013

                      Patrick, 30 Jun 2013I have had this phone for like two days. Bought it from Saf... moreBase IE does not allow downloads due to security reasons. You can use a downloader app like GetThemAll (free) to download using IE. You can set any song as ringtone by copying that song to ringtones folder. FM Radio is confirmed in upcoming GDR2 update.

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                        • AnonD-146799
                        • vIh
                        • 04 Jul 2013

                        Anonymous, 03 Jul 2013Huawei should have indicated on their manual that THE DATA ... moreUpcoming GDR2 update will bring data sense to all phones, confirmed.

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                          • 04 Jul 2013

                          Anonymous, 04 Jul 2013How do I set my music as a ringtone Copy your music to 'Ringtones' folder in computer and they will be automatically added to ringtones

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                            • 04 Jul 2013

                            Anonymous, 03 Jul 2013Yes, we cannot install Apps on external sd card, which mean... more4gb jelly bean is also not a smartphone according to your definition. And you forgot music, videos and other data

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                              • DattPiff
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                              • 04 Jul 2013

                              Pretty nice budget phone. Main problems are internal storage which actually is not 4gb, you'll find 1.8gb of 4gb free. This limits apps you wanna install since apps cannot be saved in the SD card. Battery life too is different from what you guys have stated in the specs. When the battery is 100% the cellphone shows you estimated time left is 7hrs till you charge again.
                              Skype works pretty good in W1, you can chat with people regardless of what they are using: PC or phone.
                              I don't know why the cellphone heats at the camera after using it for some time. In general its a good cellphone considering its price, like for instance I spent 200$ purchasing it. In my opinion W1 is way better compared to Nokia Lumia which lacks LED flash and VGA camera.

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                                • Anonymous
                                • rru
                                • 04 Jul 2013

                                How do I set my music as a ringtone

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • i4P
                                  • 03 Jul 2013

                                  Huawei should have indicated on their manual that THE DATA SENSE APPLICATION is exclusive for Verizon.
                                  Some of the users bought this phone, thinking that the said Application is included on the package.
                                  Anyway, this phone is very cheap, so we should also expect a CHEAP PERFORMANCE AND A CHEAP SUPPORT.

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • i4P
                                    • 03 Jul 2013

                                    thing bout a W1, 02 Jul 2013According to another review I just read, you can NOT store ... moreYes, we cannot install Apps on external sd card, which means, 4gb storage windows phone is not a smart phone, will only be used for calls and text.

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                                      • M$F
                                      • 02 Jul 2013

                                      Patrick, 30 Jun 2013I have had this phone for like two days. Bought it from Saf... morepatrick you are right,i too bought it from safaricom three days i go,and i hate it,i wasted my 15000ksh.i wish i had done enough reasearch before buying it.my battery after charging did not last even 12hours.everythinh there is a bore i wish had gone for android empowered.

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                                        • 02 Jul 2013

                                        adrian, 30 Jun 2013how can i use the sd card for storage of some applications ... moreAccording to another review I just read, you can NOT store apps on the Micro sd card.