Sharp 802
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- skater42
- 2Cy
- 10 Sep 2005
FIRMWARE
I haven't got it fixed yet, but the firmware that should work is 1.33 if I'm correct. It's the best to contact SHARP since Vodafone are just idiots when it comes to customer service!
There are two versions (European) out for the 802, the 1.33 and 1.40. I'm not sure if the japanese firmware would be usable, I have heard that these phones unlock by changing firmware...which is a bit of a myth I think. If it were that easy...
AAC + MP3
No, the 802 does not support AAC/+, but mp3PRO and regular mp3 work just fine! MP3PRO is similar to AAC+ in that it allows smaller file size at a lower kbps (64kbps, 128kbps) with the same quality as a 192kbps/220kbps file.
Its great!!!
Ringtones can be MMF 5, which allows up to 24khz which is basically mp3 quality! I can send you the converter files if you want it!
FLASH
Flash can be set as a background file but not as a ringtone/video. It is FlashLite 1.1 so it has a few Actionscript limitations, but other than that it's really nice!
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- Alex
- PTs
- 10 Sep 2005
Skater42
How did you get the firmware update to fix the phone so that the message sent folder actually stores the sent messages?
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- toh
- P5P
- 09 Sep 2005
To skater42,
I would like to ask some questions.
1.I read in
http://plusd.itmedia.co.jp/mobile/articles/0508/26/news010.html
that claim that 703SH can use iTune to encode music to AAC that can use as ringtone instaed of MP3.
Is this true? Can you try it?
If 802/902 can set AAC as ringtones, I will buy it. ^_^
Translated link:
http://www.worldlingo.com/wl/translate?wl_lp=JA-EN&wl_fl=2&wl_rurl=http%3A%2F%2Fhttp%3A%2F%2Fplusd.itmedia.co.jp%2Fmobile%2Farticles%2F0508%2F26%2Fnews010.html%2F&wl_url=http%3A%2F%2Fplusd.itmedia.co.jp%2Fmobile%2Farticles%2F0508%2F26%2Fnews010.html&wlg_table=-3
2.Can use flash as a ringtone.
3.What does video/music format that can set as alarm clock?
I'm sorry that very poor English skill but I hope you can guess that what I want to tell.
Thanks,
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- Toh
- P5P
- 09 Sep 2005
To skater42,
I would like to ask some questions.I read in
http://plusd.itmedia.co.jp/mobile/articles/0508/26/news010.html
that claim that 703SH can use iTune to encode music to AAC that can use as ringtone instaed of MP3.
Is
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- skater42
- U2Q
- 09 Sep 2005
Phonebook synchronization:
YES, you can do so with MS Outlook, best is to use IrDA since bluetooth can be a pain in the a*se to setup.
But it's possible! Mine works fine!
MP3 & MP4
When you use a MMC/SD card you must arrange the folders so that SHARP can read it. If you put a blank SD/MMC card into the phone it will create all necessary folders.
You must put the MP3/4's into the:
My Items > Sounds & Ringtones OR
My Items > Video/ SD Video Folder
You can also put music and .swf (Flash) into the "Other Documents" folder to read.
OPTUS MMS & GPRS
This phone is almost nowhere supported. I tried to hook it up with Telstra and received one lucky attempt to connect to GPRS, but never since.
I contacted Vodafone for a software upgrade but they cannot do it unless SHARP can blablablablabla...
Vodafone is hopeless in this respect. The V802 is an Japanese exclusive and has never been adopted outside of Japan, though the European Firmware (1.40) does exist....
But if you are looking for ringtones in mp3 quality, download the latest YAMAHA MMF converter which plays up to 24khz of music, 300kb limit!
I OWN THIS PHONE so ask me all you want ;)
skater42
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- ghera
- Px3
- 08 Sep 2005
This phone is quite kewl, isn't it? But one important thing for me is the phonebook manager. May i ask to all of you guys that already use thiz phone, does it can synchronized to ms.outlook address book? Cuz i have around 450 names, and it will not pleasing stuff to move it one by one.. Thanks be4!
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- Alex
- PTs
- 08 Sep 2005
Hi, im from Australia does anyone know how to set this phone up to send & receive MMS. I am on the optus network. Thanks.
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- killuah
- RKp
- 08 Sep 2005
i hav an MMC, i used it in my nokia 3660. my MMC have video file and mp3 but i cant play it to my sharp 802. how can i play my videos and music to my sharp 802 using my MMC from 3660???
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- skater42
- RN{
- 31 Aug 2005
To Joao,
no worries, let me know when you get it. It's a great phone lemme tell you, on a completely different level to the GX30.
cheers,
skater42
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- joao_x
- mFK
- 30 Aug 2005
Skater42,
I'm from portugal and i'm going to buy it for about 200 euros
thank's for the answers, later, when i receive the phone, if i have any doubt i will ask you again ok?
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- skater42
- U2N
- 30 Aug 2005
Joao,
the MP3 player is really awesome! Very good quality and very loud! You can choose differnet sound settings like Bass, Surround Sound and Surround Bass.
You get the converter so you can plug any 3.5 mm headset into it and you have three play lists!
The loudspeaker is also nice, though it sounds a bit tinny.
The volume through the headphones is sometimes even too loud, as where the GX30 wasn't loud enough. You have around 20 Volume levels.
You can also fast-forward and rewind your favorite track which was impossible on the GX30, and repeat single or all songs.
The 802SH is perfect for any stereo speakers and is a little "Hi-Fi" if connected to a decent speaker set.
So enjoy it! Ebay australia sold them for under AU$400 (US$~300) where I got mine from.
cheers,
Skater42
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- joao_x
- mFG
- 30 Aug 2005
Skater42
thank you once again.
so if i want to tranfer mp3 to the phone i will have to buy an SD card reader, then transfer the musics from the pc to the SD card reader (it will record them in the SD card right?) and finaly i will be able to listen to them in the phone, correct??? because i really wanted to use the phone as an mp3 player..
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- skater42
- U2N
- 29 Aug 2005
Hey Joao,
very quickly, I'm about to go to work, but I will write a review very shortly over the next few weeks and publish it.
Image Processing
Faster than the GX30, the image processing is quite bearable. The view-finder is much faster and doesn't slow down when it's darker.
MP3
You can transfer mp3s via bluetooth FROM YOUR PHONE ONLY. You can NOT load them up via Bluetooth from your computer unless.
You will need to buy an SD Card reader cheaply off ebay to handle mp3s.
Weaknesses
The phone has a few bugs that concern the sent folder of the SMS/MMS. This can be corrected with an firmware update. The sent folder doesn't save messages, though they send fine.
The loudspeaker needs to be turned on before a conversation, but on the 802 you can only turn it on during a call and you need to go through the "options" to do it.
Lens cover: The phone definatelly needs a lens cover, i just don't want to clean it every day.
That's it for now, other than that this phone is AWESOME!
Skater42
- j
- joao_x
- mtd
- 28 Aug 2005
Skater42
that's great news, tank you so much.I'm really about to buy it. more questions:
when taking and "working" with pictures,i heard that the phone is really slow to process them. is it true?
is it possible to trasfer mp3 files from a pc (via cable) to the phone or only with blutooth?
waht about the battery performance?
in your opinion waht are the weaknesses of the phone? any relevant bugs?
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- skater42
- U2N
- 27 Aug 2005
to Joao,
The V802SH is very durable in terms that it is strong plastic and the swivel screen is very well fitted. This means it's not loose or creaky.
You can take pictures in "normal" mode or camera-style (swivel) mode. Swivel mode is the coolest!!!
The camera has been improved over the GX30 and has less noise. Make sure the lens stays clean.
Contrast is better, though colours seem less vibrant, but are closer to a "real" digital camera. The pictures save quicker and you can ZOOM into images when viewing them in the gallery. Great feature!!!
Offline mode
The phone has an offline mode which allows you to take it on airplanes and into hospitals. The reception will be cut off once in offline mode and all transmissions will be stopped.
MP3 Player
Make sure the mp3's are NOT MORE than 192kbps or variable bitrate. Otherwise it won't play.
The MP3 player has forward/rewind features, ~20 volume levels, Surround Sound & Bass, Playlists and a converter cable which lets you put in ANY 3.5 mm HEADPHONES.
!!! You can use ANY 3.5mm HEADPHONE !!!!
QVGA Video
320 x 240 pixels Video with the same quality as a average Digital Camera. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!
Loudspeaker
The phone has got handsfree built in which is a pleasure to use!
Macromedia FLASH-Lite
This phone can play Flash-Lite 1.1 content.
MP3/ MMF ringtones/videos
MP3 DRM ringtones must be downloaded. MMF up to 24khz (or even 48?!?) can be played. Same as MP3 quality, read more below.
BLUETOOTH
Fully functional bluetooth for file transfer to any capable device. Infrared is spotless too! Tried both!
PDA Manager
Alarms, Calendar-Reminders and other PIM functions are GREAT!!! Such an improvement over the GX-Series!!!
Ask me more, I will also put up some sample images on my server for you to view!
Skater42
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- joao_x
- mFG
- 26 Aug 2005
skater42
can you please tell me how is the durability of the phone? is it well built? is the camera better than shrp gx30i? can you take pictures with the phone normaly opened or do you have to turn the screen, since the camera is located on the back of the phone..sorry about the poor english
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- michael
- PV2
- 23 Aug 2005
i just got my sharp 802, but im having problems on playing mp3/mp4, it keep saying "that it cant play it" why is that??
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- yo
- jE3
- 21 Aug 2005
Factory Unlocked means you can use any SIM card from any GSM provider. My 802sh is originally factory unlocked from Japan.
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- DAWN
- T$%
- 21 Aug 2005
Thanks for replying, but what do you mean by factory unlocked? It has to be open line from the time I bought it? If unfortunately it is locked with a certain telecommunication line, it cannot be unlocked in Manila?
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- yo
- jE3
- 20 Aug 2005
To: Dawn
Yes you can use it but the it must be FACTORY UNLOCKED!