Samsung I8000 Omnia II
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- ian
- PB1
- 14 Nov 2010
does this phone has a 9 keypad functionality? Thanks
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- Cap
- Sjq
- 13 Nov 2010
Anyone been successful in making the top& bottom bars transparent?
The different themes seem to have transparent bars but when I apply them they don't become transparent..they only change color
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- Lawrence
- 05$
- 12 Nov 2010
Rocka, 11 Nov 2010the phone was working just fine and then one day i couldn`t... moreMaybe your sim is defected. Put your sim on another phone and try. If it doesnt work, it's your sim.
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- Lawrence
- 05$
- 11 Nov 2010
Ritson, 11 Nov 2010Hi Lawrence, can you advise on how to change the ROM? and w... moreLike i said, the procedure takes about 10-15 minutes. I recommend custom roms because they have less bugs, improved drivers and, the most important thing more memory available. Not to mention they move alot faster.
I can't recommend a rom, because you may not like it. All you have to do is to look on modaco.com. There are alot of chefs that cook good roms(with TF3D, TF, HTC SENSE, Titanium). Just read and choose the one you like. You can always flash back to a stock rom, but i guarantee you won't do it.
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- Rocka
- Q{P
- 11 Nov 2010
the phone was working just fine and then one day i couldn`t sms any more! (I keep getting Sending Failed whenever i try ), i did check the Service Center number and it is correct,.. I used the SIM card of another service provider and the sms was sent with no problems.. i put my sim card again and it didn`t work! other users of the same service provider can sms with no issues.. ) so I really don`t see what the problem is... any ideas? :\
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- Ritson
- nF@
- 11 Nov 2010
arthur, 10 Nov 2010Ritson, pls try this also, go to SETTINGS, SYSTEM tab, POWE... moreHi Arthur, Thanks for the post. I have checked the settings and it was already on Auto. I have deleted some programs that I do not use (or actually got fed up of) I have asked Lawrence on the ROM change. Can you advise how to do it? and can it be changed back if need be? Thanks
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- Ritson
- nF@
- 11 Nov 2010
Lawrence, 10 Nov 2010@ Ritson . Then you have the answer. Your actual rom is not... moreHi Lawrence, can you advise on how to change the ROM? and which one should I go for? Thanks
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- Lawrence
- 05$
- 10 Nov 2010
Lucas, 10 Nov 2010Is there any chance of having ID pictures for may contacts ... moreThere are some 3rd party apps, like resco contact manager, s2u2 wich can handle incoming calls. I use s2u2 because it's free and it has interesting features like iphone lockscreen.You can set it to handle incoming calls, with 3 id options(fullscreen, thumbnail,frame). Give it a try.
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- Lucas
- P9M
- 10 Nov 2010
Is there any chance of having ID pictures for may contacts displayed in big format when I make or receive a call?
I mean what a 3.7" screen is good for if when you receive a call the ID picture of the contact is displayed only in a small part of the screen? Same goes when you're making a call and the ID picture is dispalyed even smaller than when you receive calls.
They should display ID pictures in a size that fits fully in the 3.7" screen, like in Nokia's N78, for example.
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- china
- 2y2
- 10 Nov 2010
i can not delete programs from start/settings/system as there is no add/remove programs section. how can i delete some programs under main storage?
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- arthur
- 3JK
- 10 Nov 2010
Ritson, 10 Nov 2010Hi Lawrence, sorry I am not a mobile buff or understand com... moreRitson, pls try this also, go to SETTINGS, SYSTEM tab, POWER & PERFORMANCE, PERFORMANCE > you have 4 options there, high, normal, low & auto. if it's set in HIGH, set it to AUTO.
My phone drains like crazy if it's set to High..
P.S. I'd agree with Lawrence with your ROM. since your battery is new, you should get almost 2 days of normal use with it.
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- Lawrence
- 05$
- 10 Nov 2010
Ritson, 10 Nov 2010Hi Lawrence, sorry I am not a mobile buff or understand com... more@ Ritson . Then you have the answer. Your actual rom is not battery friendly :P. A new one should do it. You don't have to be a computer wizz to do it yourself. The process takes about 10-15 minutes. If you are not that confident,go to a gsm service, but they will charge you.
@pink phoenix. There are alot of 3rd party apps for back-up. But i don't understand why do you need it. If you flash a new rom, it's not recommended to restore a backup from a different old one. The sms/mms/contacts, yes...they work...but not other apps. If you want to backup your media files(pictures, videos etc), just connect the phone in storage mode and copy your files on pc :).
Besides, flashing a new rom won't erase your storage, only main memory. I can tell you this for sure, because i'm testing many roms on my phone and it never erased my storage.
Again, for all those who really want a better omnia, look on modaco.com. A simplegoogle search modaco i8000 will guide you to the site.
Good luck
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- pink phoenix
- wY8
- 10 Nov 2010
i had my O2 for almost a year now. i had an experience on software error. The error notification always appear whenever i open a specific program, in my case was my messages...the samsung service assistant told me to re-install my windows...bad thing they have no program to back-up my files and all of it were erased after they re-install the windows...if anyone knows how to back-up all the file in your phone thru active sync coz media files and messages and contacts where disabled on back-up selections on activesync...if anyone knows how...pls help me...thanks...
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- Ritson
- nF@
- 10 Nov 2010
Lawrence, 09 Nov 2010Hmm..make sure there no hidden apps running(like gprs, wi-f... moreHi Lawrence, sorry I am not a mobile buff or understand computers very well. Where do I find what ROM is being used. I had the phone upgraded from 6.1 to 6.5 whilst in Singapore. I have checked that no apps are running, but still a full battery even on standby does not get me half a day, sometimes its dead within a couple of hours. Its so frustrating as I have a work iphone that gets me a full day even when using. Any help or advice would be welcomed. Thanks
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- Lawrence
- 05$
- 09 Nov 2010
Ritson, 09 Nov 2010I have had my Omnia II since it first came on the market in... moreHmm..make sure there no hidden apps running(like gprs, wi-fi etc)
It would be much help if you tell us what rom do you have.
I had this issue with an older rom. after flashing to a newer one, the drain problem was gone :).
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- Ritson
- nF@
- 09 Nov 2010
I have had my Omnia II since it first came on the market in Singapore last year. I moved back to the UK earlier this year. I have just had a new battery in the phone. I have a problem with the battery getting drained so quickly even when not using. Can someone advise on how to prevent this or is this a trait of this particular model. I have also seen adverts for the larger size battery, but the downfall is the larger back section required, is it worth it? Look forward to any advice on this thanks..
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- arthur
- 3JK
- 09 Nov 2010
Anonymous, 09 Nov 2010why is it whenever i receive messages, the sender's name do... moreim not sure about my answer but pls check if you have double entry on that number, or check if the contact is saved on your phonebook (not only sim card)
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- Anonymous
- uZ9
- 09 Nov 2010
why is it whenever i receive messages, the sender's name doesn't appear, only it's number. how should i fix it?
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- Lawrence
- Ss1
- 08 Nov 2010
Ichigo, 08 Nov 2010Dud I got question. I heard that if you need a faster proce... moreA device that amazed me was moto defy. i have manage to test it..omg :).. i made a call in a jar of water :)...amazing device with pretty good specs :)....you can compare it to omnia 2(800 mhz cpu, android 2.1, 512 mb ram etc).
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- Lawrence
- Ss1
- 08 Nov 2010
Ichigo, 08 Nov 2010Dud I got question. I heard that if you need a faster proce... moreYou cant compare these 2 devices. Omnia runs on winmo, N8 on symbian. I would avoid the symbian. Go for android if you dont like winmo. The main attraction for omnia 2(besides it's specs) is the price. A similiar android device(256/512 mb, 5 mp camera, internal memory etc) costs at least 200 usd more. So, omnia 2 is not obsolete my friend. To me, nokia made a mistake sticking on symbian. An android equivalent to omnia it would be desire, but it's quite expensive. just look around, but importantly, try the phone you want before you buy it. go to a cellular shop and test it. dont buy it because me or any other person says so. if i like o2,you may not.all we can give is a personal opinion. the decision is yours.