Sony Ericsson Xperia X1
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- happy_camper
- Y2e
- 29 Dec 2009
I had my xperia x1 flashed and installed windows mobile 6.5 with HTC interface and looks awesome! It's like taken to a whole new level!
xda-developers.com....>> go here, you will indeed appreciate your x1. Very helpful people in here. Kudos to them!
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- ryk
- PId
- 29 Dec 2009
Some thing (more) about GPS :
and I'm not upset;)
There's more to GPS than just Google maps which is the sole software that downloads maps off the internet.
You can have several softwares that will load on your phone and once you have them you will not be required to download anything from the internet (for more info check this link : http://asia.cnet.com/digitalliving/ask/0,3800004928,62052308,00.htm)
These can be bought or downloaded freely from the internet.
What basically GPS does is get your location in terms of surface co-ordinates and what GPS maps like Google maps does is that it shows this location on a map of your surrounding.
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- SE
- T2E
- 29 Dec 2009
ryk, 29 Dec 2009Hi SE,
Good to see your reply. After looking at it I th... more
Dear ryk,
There is no confusion. But come on man, you know that most of the average users refers to the GPS as Maps!
When they ask about a GPS they mean a one that you can use for everything.
Most of the users are not advanced. So I think we should speak to people in a way that is simple. No need for confusing them and making the matter more complicated.
It's very good that you have some extra knowledge here, but you must realize that not all users will understand it, unless they have an accepted background in tech.
Thanks anyway and have a good one :)
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- SE
- T2E
- 29 Dec 2009
x1, 29 Dec 2009loudspeaker is good, please?I'm sorry to tell you but the loudspeaker is not good on the x1, it's average. However, there are some apps that could improve the voice on the device, google it.
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- SE
- T2E
- 29 Dec 2009
some 15 year old, 29 Dec 2009i just bought an x1 off ebay for $650 au dollars. is this p... moreThe best way is to visit the xda developers website. You will find plenty stuff that will satisfy your needs and more.
Just take a good look at the forms and you will find apps that will turn your X1 into wonder land.
Also, regarding the GPS, as I mentioned before it is not free, and ofcourse I mean the GPS maps ;)
( so ryk won't be upset with my post this time)
So if you want to use it like nokia users do, you must have an internet connection.
Hope this helps and congratulations for the great phone ;).
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- x1
- nDS
- 29 Dec 2009
loudspeaker is good, please?
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- Anonymous
- mtv
- 29 Dec 2009
Xperia X1 purchased in Nigeria works ok, but when this phone is taken to Asia then this is a real problem. Caller gets the Switched off message but the phone is ON. Just gets hanged. Not a problem of the Network as the same works well in Nokia. does anyone knows what is the reason. Upgraded the software still the problem remains the same.
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- some 15 year old
- tEY
- 29 Dec 2009
i just bought an x1 off ebay for $650 au dollars. is this phones gps free? also what are some tips to make this phone run faster and make it easier to use?
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- ryk
- PId
- 29 Dec 2009
SE, 29 Dec 2009Dear ryk,
Thanks for the clarification. However, since t... moreHi SE,
Good to see your reply. After looking at it I think I wasn't clarifying enough in my previous post.
You said "...since the a-GPS is installed, the mobile will use it..." & "... it's not free if You want to use a decent GPS. On the other hand, the nokia has a free GPS that is much faster."
I think you are confusing GPS with GPS maps. These are two different things. You know what I think you can get a better answer here : http://asia.cnet.com/digitalliving/ask/0,3800004928,62052308,00.htm
Regards.
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- an jing
- t5U
- 29 Dec 2009
dear x1 user
i want Backup and Reset some setting.
but i can't.
any one know????
help me ,please!!!!
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- SE
- T2E
- 29 Dec 2009
ryk, 29 Dec 2009SE you're wrong on this... (like most of your posts)
But, ... moreDear ryk,
Thanks for the clarification. However, since the a-GPS is installed, the mobile will use it. Using the GPS alone will be really slow.
In this case, since most average users of the X1 will use their GPS, they will use the A-GPS. So I don't see anything wrong with my comment.
Yes it's not free if You want to use a decent GPS. On the other hand, the nokia has a free GPS that is much faster.
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- adil
- qav
- 29 Dec 2009
MAQ, 27 Dec 2009The Sony Ericsson Service centre at Bangladesh took 3 month... moreif you buy in bangladesh, you must buy nokia. they have the best support and warranty in bangladesh
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- ryk
- PId
- 29 Dec 2009
SE, 28 Dec 2009Yes it has a GPS but it's not free like what nokia offers. ... moreSE you're wrong on this... (like most of your posts)
But, nonetheless
GPS chip in your mobile can also be called as GPS recievers i.e. they recieve signals from 24 satellite that orbit our planet.
To cut a long story short consider this, to interpret the signals the GPS reciever (on the whole i.e. hardware and software) need to know the location of each satellite. This data is called as " GPS ephemeris ". The reciever (in this case your phone) is capable of downloading "GPS ephemeris" directly from the satellite without any intervention from any network : GPRS, 2G, 3G, WiFi or even the network on which you make phone calls. So if you are stuck in a far removed place with no contact, your GPS reciever will be able to get your GPS position (provided you have battery life on your phone).
So what does A-GPS do? Well all it does is that this software downloads "GPS ephemeris" over the internet which is faster than downloading from the satellite directly. You can use 3G, WiFi, GPRS etc to get the data but the real work of tracking your movements is done by the GPS reciever in your phone.
So with the help of a software named A-GPS you have faster "lock" on the overhead satellite.
GPS is absolutely free..., A-GPS (Assisted GPS) since downloads data over internet you have to pay for the data charges which by the way is very small.
More reads :
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assisted_GPS
http://www8.garmin.com/aboutGPS/
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- SE
- T2E
- 28 Dec 2009
Anonymous, 28 Dec 2009Does the xperia 1 really have a gps because on it packaging... moreYes it has a GPS but it's not free like what nokia offers. However, if you have a good data plan or wifi you can use it most of the time.
The X1 is a very good device, if your ok with windows mobile I recommend it.
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- Anonymous
- 9Aq
- 28 Dec 2009
Does the xperia 1 really have a gps because on it packaging box it say it entails assisted GPS.
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- MAQ
- 2F2
- 27 Dec 2009
The Sony Ericsson Service centre at Bangladesh took 3 months and yet could not solve the problem of data connectivity with PC of my X1. I think this is a spoil of money by purchasing a set with warranty from Bangladesh. And not it was found to be correct that sony ericsson does not have sufficient support people at Bangladesh.
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- mido
- Lba
- 25 Dec 2009
shaggy, 24 Dec 2009hey i want to buy this phone really soon so plz can u tel... moregreat phone with a stronge body it's gd 4 me u can do what ever uw ant with it add panels etc it's gd buy it
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- ryk
- PId
- 25 Dec 2009
some 15 year old, 25 Dec 2009what do people mean by the x1 panels cracking?Once and for all dude check this out :
http://xperia-x1.com/xperia-x1-showing-cracks/
And to Dark @ 2009-12-25 00:36
I agree that now-a-days you don't get 1 handset that has everything. That is probably because our needs have increased we want WinMo, Android, Multi touch input, Capacitive screen, as more as possible megapixel camera etc etc...all in one device. Its very important that we first identify our needs and then choose the best device that fits it.
And yes instead of going for X2, I say check for other handset that are similarly priced, particularly Nokia N900.
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- some 15 year old
- tEY
- 25 Dec 2009
what do people mean by the x1 panels cracking?
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- X1i owner
- txF
- 25 Dec 2009
hi there...i've been using X1i for almost a year now....certainly there is no problem with da firmware after u've updated it to r3aa..
for the hardware or chasis problems only occur in some batch of production....i've forgot where i've read it...but i think u can google it...or find it in the xda developers forum...
so check out the production batch 1st if u wanna buy a good condition x1i...