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  • shabbar
  • 30 Sep 2004

jerry try conerting your videos to avi format ,that will surely work

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    • jerry
    • 30 Sep 2004

    would like to ask... it is mention that E398 supports mpeg-4 format... but when i convert my video to mpeg-4 file and play it on my E398... it says file corrupted... then when i wanna check details it says that file format not supported... what is wrong?

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      • yeresera
      • 30 Sep 2004

      hello sophia/vic, tried to look for e398 last week at globe but always out-of-stock. any news that promo will be extended. any alternative that would be a steal...

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        • vic
        • 30 Sep 2004

        shabbar,

        nope. the rubbery feel just isnt there. feels like your typical hard plastic. its main body had a glossy pearl like luxurious finish. it has a deep red, more burgundy-like accent instead of the stainless steel "motorola strip" on the sides of the black version. i think they designed different housings for different market segments.

        ciao

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          • lfc crew
          • 30 Sep 2004

          and the converted .jad file should look something like this if you view if in notepad

          MIDlet-Jar-Size: 51977
          MIDlet-Jar-URL: CannonBalls7210.jar
          Manifest-Version: 1.0
          MicroEdition-Configuration: CLDC-1.0
          MIDlet-Description: CannonBalls midlet game.
          MIDlet-Version: 1.4.0
          Created-By: 1.2.1 (Sun Microsystems Inc.)
          MIDlet-Vendor: ZGroup (www.zgroup-mobile.com)
          MicroEdition-Profile: MIDP-1.0
          MIDlet-1: CannonBalls, /icon.png , CannonBalls
          MIDlet-Name: CannonBalls
          MIDlet-Info-URL: http://www.zgroup-mobile.com


          and if you view the .jar file in the notepad all u can see there is encrypted characters..period!

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            • lfc crew
            • 30 Sep 2004

            hey guys i found out that .jar files doesn't work in any mobile phones in order to get it working u gotta' change it to .jad then only you'll be able to install them and play it..so all u need to do is get the jadgen converter..which the link is posted somewhere in here and generate it to the .jad file..if u hav any question just about this matter post it here..

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              • shabbar
              • 30 Sep 2004

              hey vic could u pls tell me if the silver colour one also has a rubbery feel to it ,must say it looks great bit its not available in india

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                • vic
                • 30 Sep 2004

                sophia, you can try requesting for the red and silver version but i understand globe has no control on the variety of stocks motorola gives them. to increase your chances of getting a red one, i suggest you reach all the globe business centers by landline first and try reserving. am sure these pros will only be to happy to oblige. the other way to do it is perhaps talk with the motorola dealer to send a red unit to the globe business branch you prefer. the motorola dealer is at the 30th floor of the IBM building in Libis. they have another onesomewhere at the glorietta. by the way, you still pay 9k even if you pay in cash for the g text plan. or about 16k for a prepaid unit.

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                  • Riaan
                  • 29 Sep 2004

                  Sorry Fye but I have no idea, maybe you should phone motorola and tell them about that, it could be that your network removes that feature like some do with the Java app loader but I don't think so. Please let me know what motorola said but I think they will probably need to reload your software.

                  To Sam the best way to apply a mp3 as a ringtone is through the mobile phone tools provided, there you can edit the mp3 so only the portion that you want can be your ringtone and it will be stored directly to the phone memory.
                  Just remember to change the USB connection to data/fax.

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                    • shabbar
                    • 29 Sep 2004

                    yes sam its possible but make sure that paticular mp3 is on the phone memory and not on the trans card

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                      • dafab
                      • 29 Sep 2004

                      does anyone know how to set up configuration fo the E398 for the IM, I am with tmobile us
                      thank in advance

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                        • sam
                        • 29 Sep 2004

                        is it possible to make the mp3 songs became the ringtones? how?

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                          • Maical
                          • 29 Sep 2004

                          Terminator >>> no problem, tell me if u managed to upload games cause it aint easy the first time.

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                            • Samran Ali Malik
                            • 29 Sep 2004

                            hey dudez this is cool mobile but vewry expensive.....saqib how ru n howz this mobile tell waiting 4 ya hey nabiha i love frm the bottom of ma heart.....sam

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                              • sophia
                              • 29 Sep 2004

                              thanks a lot vic. yeh, i'm planning to get a globe plan but not the 18-month installment promo that they have. How about if i get it on cash basis?
                              you're so lucky you got a red casing. I would like to have that too. Can i request globe to give me that kind of casing? Thanks again!

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                                • Fye
                                • 29 Sep 2004

                                Hey Riaan,

                                How come I don't see USB Connection under Settings->Connection ? All I see is Bluetooth and Sync.

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                                  • vic
                                  • 29 Sep 2004

                                  dear sophia, tomorrow is the final day that globe is offering this unit postpaid with a g text plan(p500/mo) at P9,000 upto 18 months to pay interst free on major credit cards. if you have either visa or mastercard, the most you can get is only 6 months interest free. you get the full 18 months with BPI. there are no available housings yet according to the motorola dealer. i'm lucky to have a rare silver and red unit. ordinarilly the unit comes in black. the e398 will cost upto P20k if you purchase the unit from a reputable source. so grab the globe deal TODAY!!!!!

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                                    • Doggy
                                    • 29 Sep 2004

                                    thanks. I tried what u said but i still cant find my HBH from the "look for devices" and i tried using "find me" and i use the HBH to try to connect the phone but still cant... is there something wrong i did... FYI, i deleted the HBH profile in the hp device list... so sorry to bug u...

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                                      • Riaan
                                      • 29 Sep 2004

                                      Firstly to transfer mp3's & other files is as easy as with any removeable device.
                                      Here's how:
                                      1 Turn phone on
                                      2 Go to menu->settings->connection->USB setings and change the default connection to memory card.
                                      3 Plug in the USB cable @ your PC then your phone, after you've done that your phone should display the message: "Unplug USB to access memory card" the card should appear as a removeable hard drive open it and you should see a file named moble open mobile and you should see couple of self explanatory files then you can just copy what you want to the memory card.

                                      To copy mp3's with the mp3 maker software provided follow steps 1 & 2 and then start the program.

                                      To Sophia check if the BT power is on Settings->connection->Bluetooth->settings. Because if the BT power is off the phone only switches it on for 1 minute.

                                      To Jake the switching on & off of the keypad lights is a feature not a defect the phone has built in light sensors and if it detects there is sufficient lighting available it turns the keypad lights off to save battery power, the on and off switching is caused by the position of your fingers shadows etc. Try typing in the dark and you will notice that the lights stay on.

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                                        • sophia
                                        • 29 Sep 2004

                                        hey guys! just wanna ask, can you change covers of e398. are their available covers like the ones nokia have? by the way i'm residing in the philippines, how much is the e398 here? what's the cheapest price and where could i get it?