Nokia 8.3 5G
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- LorpoGokko
- nT0
- 31 May 2023
Died (loop in boot menu) after May android security update and restart. What can be done if anything?
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- Anonymous
- KgV
- 25 May 2023
dirties harries , 03 Apr 20232021 - 2023 , this is the best phone ever , and then I brok... morehow do you get 2 days and what is your screen on time if I can ask. My 8.3 barely lasts a day now
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- Xenotyro
- 3HW
- 23 May 2023
The 8.3 has always been pretty buggy since it's release, it feels like there were perhaps a lot of issues behind the scenes with this device and HMD just want it to go away.
It really should have been updated to Android 13, HMD seem to have done a much better job with their updates compared with 12. I have the X30, XR20 and X20 and they all work very well after Android 13 (especially the X20 after a couple of build updates).
There is also a workaround for the audio recording issues in the HMD camera app on the 8.3, if microphone permissions are disabled for the Google app then the audio is no longer muffled and distorted. Not ideal, but at least the phone can be used for videography as intended again.
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- Ktulu
- nDP
- 18 May 2023
Solved it!! Seems there's a bug. The conflict appears while keeping the "Screen attention" on (within the "Screen timeout"). Somehow the conditions weren't written well enough 😂😄 but it's ok. Shlt happens! Lol
I had to think a little. Cause if Screen Attention is on, then if you're not looking at it, the screen goes off, but the torch should normally not be affected by this function.
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- JimmyEA
- fsV
- 14 May 2023
Dr. Watson, 10 May 2023I wouldn't be surprised if this ends up being the last... moreSuccintly delivered there...couldn't have said it any better, maite!!!
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- Xenotyro
- 3HW
- 13 May 2023
Dr. Watson, 10 May 2023I wouldn't be surprised if this ends up being the last... moreUnfortunately HMD are leaving the 8.3 with broken audio recording in the default camera app. The bug was introduced with the Android 12 update and has never been fixed - and on a phone that was marketed for its videography features.
In hindsight the 8.3 was underrated because it was late to market because of COVID and the marketing tie-in with James Bond. When it was finally released 6 months after being announced competitors had undercut it on price. It has also had a number of software bugs during it's lifespan, especially with the camera.
I actually think the X20 is a good device despite being very disappointed when it was announced. It has proven to be the most reliable phone I have used since the Lumia 1020, I also think that the main camera is better than the X30 in auto-mode for daylight images, despite the smaller sensor and lack of OIS.
- Dr. Watson
- 8t0
- 10 May 2023
I wouldn't be surprised if this ends up being the last GOOD Nokia phone in the HMD era, especially since it's been 2 and a half years and I haven't seen anything from Nokia/HMD topping it. The X30 managed to get somewhat close but... eh. Everything else has been either mediocre or just bad.
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- Xenotyro
- 3a4
- 13 Apr 2023
DarlingYext, 12 Apr 2023Glad to hear that it is great, but can the ultrawide actual... moreYou can use the ultrawide for macro shots. I'm not sure what the exact minimum focus distance is, but it is close enough for macro use.
I never use the awful 2MP macro camera, it should not have been included on the 8.3.
- DarlingYext
- 6mM
- 12 Apr 2023
Xenotyro, 05 Apr 2023The 2MP macro is just there so they could put 'Quad-ca... moreGlad to hear that it is great, but can the ultrawide actually do macro shots since it has AF, or do you HAVE TO use the macro sensor?
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- Xenotyro
- 3a4
- 05 Apr 2023
DarlingYext, 04 Apr 2023Hold on a second, I just noticed something. Why does this p... moreThe 2MP macro is just there so they could put 'Quad-camera' in the marketing, it actually creates a negative perception to add these useless filler cameras.
However, the ultrawide on the 8.3 is definitely above average, especially for a 2020 mid-ranger. The sensor (OV12D) is interesting as it is native 16:9 aspect ratio too, I actually used it to capture RAW/DNG ultrawide images which I very rarely see others do.
- DarlingYext
- 6mM
- 04 Apr 2023
Hold on a second, I just noticed something. Why does this phone have a macro camera, when it has AF on the ultrawide camera? I have never seen that before.
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- dirties harries
- sq1
- 03 Apr 2023
2021 - 2023 , this is the best phone ever , and then I broke the screen ! boehoeh , but everythings still works great ! Battery, 2 days easy, maybe 3 days. Fast, good, no shit, android one top, media, video, photo, strong, water resistant, and all that for 300,- in 2021. Now there is nothing simular for 300 in 2023, only chinese shit, boehoeh :-)
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- Anto
- CF}
- 11 Mar 2023
John atmi, 23 Jan 2023Call history shows no time, only date,
I can't know t... moreIt shows though its embeded. Touch the particular contact on recent calls then click on history. You will see the time and duration 🙏
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- John atmi
- XBx
- 23 Jan 2023
Call history shows no time, only date,
I can't know the time people called me
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- Pedja
- gL9
- 15 Jan 2023
If anyone knows how to select the installed melodies in the sounds, in sounds only gives me mine that I inserted via cable. i need that for message sound?? Thanks in advance .
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- Carol
- n@x
- 11 Jan 2023
Acidfreak, 02 Jan 2023You must clean the dirt from charging port.. i must do it e... moreI'd recomand you to not use a toothpick as it might damage the connectors, of they aren't already damaged... better use a Toothbrush, that you do not need, with some isopropyl alcohol, will clean the connectors and get out the dust or whatever crables inside the port.
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- Acidfreak
- nWp
- 02 Jan 2023
WestCoastSunset, 06 Nov 2022I've had this phone since 12/2021. The biggest thing w... moreYou must clean the dirt from charging port.. i must do it every 2 months with toothpick because when it's too much dust the phone wont charge
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- Adeniyi
- E6x
- 06 Dec 2022
The parts are scarce and just a little above a year of use it developed a charging issue and it took 3months for them to fix it. I will not really recommend this phone anytime to anyone. I am more comfortable using samsung
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- Minu
- ter
- 29 Nov 2022
WestCoastSunset, 06 Nov 2022I've had this phone since 12/2021. The biggest thing w... moreContrary to popular opinion, Samsungs aren't good replacements to Nokia's phones unfortunately.
Some of those problems of Nokia phones go away on their own without updates. I have a Nokia 8 (which had several issues in the beginning) but after 2 years of use, most of them went away on their own, and I'm using it still with the 2020 October security patch