Samsung S8500 Wave
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  • Saurav
  • 2SU
  • 22 Sep 2010

Indian Waver, 22 Sep 2010camera wise, I felt that INNOV8 was the best. But then, I h... moreInnov 8 had a fantastic camera, as well as C905. Yes gsmarena provided more points to Innov8 but sometimes you have to test by yourself to feel the difference. Anyway, I've used both and found C905 better. But again this is so off topic, someone here said Wave's camera is the best, which was a terrible comment....
Again people don't have the heart to say the good to other things other than their own things...

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    • SA User
    • fs1
    • 22 Sep 2010

    Been usng my Wave for a week or so now & what an awesome phone, the touch is so responsive & the graphics are even better! good buy.

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      • rizz
      • 2S@
      • 22 Sep 2010

      Samsung Wave is the first smartphone running Samsung's own Bada OS. It's also got some nice specs and excellent ergonomics. What's there not to like about it. Obviously, the phone (and platform) is off to a good start with over one million Wave units sold in the four months of its availability in Europe

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        • tinku
        • uw@
        • 22 Sep 2010


        dear friend,
        any one to tell me how I call record in this hand set.
        please tell me.

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          • Anonymous
          • sr3
          • 22 Sep 2010

          [deleted post]for all bugs with kies or other, go to this site and read:
          http://www.samsungfirmwareworld.com/s8500-wave-f67.html

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            • philippines
            • PSv
            • 22 Sep 2010

            Gops, 22 Sep 2010Guys, The battery back up depends on what mode u choose.... morewow thats a really helpful tip, mate. thanks for sharing

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              • Anonymous
              • sr3
              • 22 Sep 2010

              Fari, 22 Sep 2010Is there any way to upgrade the firmware ota? What is the l... moreGo to this site, download and learn:
              http://www.samsungfirmwareworld.com/s8500-wave-f67.html

              HOW update firmware manual or over kies!

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                • Fari
                • s8H
                • 22 Sep 2010

                Is there any way to upgrade the firmware ota? What is the latest firmware version in india and what changes does it bring? Thanks in advance.

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                  • Bugrito
                  • v0X
                  • 22 Sep 2010

                  Indian Waver, 22 Sep 2010It does go all the way inThat's what she said

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                    • Indian Waver
                    • vGu
                    • 22 Sep 2010

                    irvinehooi, 22 Sep 2010@ Saurav SE C905 camera has no match with Samsung INNOV8... morecamera wise, I felt that INNOV8 was the best. But then, I haven't used any of the 12 MP camera phones like Pixon.

                    SE camera phones, in my opinion are damn good - they take good pictures and reproduce colours well. It is just that INNOV8 was a bit better. That doesnot mean that all Samsung phones have better camera than all SE phones. I am sure no one is making such a point.

                    But then INNOV8 is more bulky than a brick. :-)

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                      • irvinehooi
                      • iba
                      • 22 Sep 2010

                      Saurav, 21 Sep 2010SE camera's are always the best. If you say newly released ... more@ Saurav

                      SE C905 camera has no match with Samsung INNOV8. And SE camera phone is not the best.

                      You check out the comparison review from GSMArena.com
                      Grand 8 megapixel shootout: Sony Ericsson C905 • Samsung i8510 INNOV8 • Samsung M8800 Pixon • LG KC910 Renoir

                      http:// "http://www(.)gsmarena(.)com/8_megapixel_grand_shootout-review-296(.)php"

                      Thanks.

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                        • irvinehooi
                        • iba
                        • 22 Sep 2010

                        Kaushal, 21 Sep 2010I m nt a tech geek so adobe photoshop is out of my bounds. ... more@ Kaushal

                        Now I understand what is the cause of your problem.
                        Due to your room is painted in light orange color, I suggest that you should switch on your light (I think should be florescent light) when taking the picture just not only use the default focus point. Try to change the focus point to other area than center which is the default one (by touch and hold the screen area where you wish to focus).

                        Regarding those pictures that you already taken which appear to be darken orange, as for beginner I suggest that you use Adobe Photoshop "Auto Color" & "Auto Contrast" & "Auto Level" feature to correct your pictures with color balance issue.

                        Thanks.

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                          • Gops
                          • PU8
                          • 22 Sep 2010

                          Anonymous, 22 Sep 2010my battery lasts a good 2 - 3 days with video, games, wifi.... moreGuys,

                          The battery back up depends on what mode u choose. If u have selected CP UART mode ur battery wont last long for more than 2 days, and if ur mode is AP UART ur battery will last long for atleast 3.5 days. First of all u should know what is CP & AP mode. CP UART mode, which uses the CPU to its full use. In this mode u can really see the performance, but u have to give ur battery backup. In AP UART mode the CPU is not at its full use and hence ur battery can last long for more than 3 days. But in this mode the performance will not be up to the mark.

                          To change the mode dial *#8740#

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                            • Detox
                            • PEd
                            • 22 Sep 2010

                            Anonymous, 22 Sep 2010i think menu cant be added,,, it's a default setup.. it was... more"i think menu cant be added,,, it's a default setup"

                            Thank you very much for the reply. I think you are right. It can not be added. I tried a lot. Thanks again anyway.

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                              • Anonymous
                              • 98B
                              • 22 Sep 2010

                              Anonymous, 21 Sep 2010I have been playing Kroll which is lovely and smooth! Howev... morefor that when u start the game u will find an arrow at the right bottom end of the 'book' here u will find the chapters and levels, after d 3rd chapter it becomes impossibly diffi to play further there the game ends for me

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                                • Anonymous
                                • vxs
                                • 22 Sep 2010

                                Detox, 21 Sep 2010Hello friends. Does any one know how to add 'Menu' icon to ... morei think menu cant be added,,, it's a default setup.. it was designed that way, coz menu button serves as backup key or last resource if any of these 3 core usage(call, contact, msgs) failed to work by touch wiz option... I've asked that question before from one of my friends dealing with one the biggest mobile manufacturers... and that's the answer i've got... still good thing...the question behind the question sometimes boosts ur your mind to think..it may sounds pathetic but true!!

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • TSB
                                  • 22 Sep 2010

                                  Anonymous, 22 Sep 2010about the battery.. yes it only last few hours if you're us... moremy battery lasts a good 2 - 3 days with video, games, wifi. i watched 2 avi movies yesterday on the wave and the battery went down only 15%. my battery has really improved over the last month and i dont really know why but the wave is now a great mobile with the battery going so well.

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • vxs
                                    • 22 Sep 2010

                                    wave fan, 22 Sep 2010i have been using samsung wave s8500 for a month,, the batt... moreabout the battery.. yes it only last few hours if you're using applications like games...video streaming..browsing in wifi zone...but if its on standby mode just for call waiting, sms it last 2 or 3 days.. despite of all that i still love this phone.. suiting on the eyez!!!

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • vxs
                                      • 22 Sep 2010

                                      I'd rather choose to have a quality phone model rather than worrying abt going to service center coz that's really annoying..i dont care if price is a bit higher or just enough as long it's worth it..frendly advise dont just go abt the brand...sometimes its intoxicating...

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                                        • Indian Waver
                                        • vGr
                                        • 22 Sep 2010

                                        bargain_lover, 21 Sep 2010Hi guys. This may sound weird but how do you insert the SIM... moreIt does go all the way in