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cake-robot said:
If I take the Ascend overseas, will I still be able to connect to the internet via wifi? I don't want to use the voice service while travelling, but I will need access to mail/chat.
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Yes you can. I have read somewhere on this forum (great people here) WIFI is usable but that if you want to call over internet (yep VOIP) you will need a couple of apps...like google voice (should already be on the phone) and groove IP.

you can read more here
http://androidforums.com/huawei-asc...-wifi-after-discontinue-metropcs-service.html


James
 
jbyrd5307 said:
i got a ?? that is probably not too bright but hey...can i stream a movie from my vibrant's pocket blu library to my ps3 or any wifi blu ray device or must i b forced to only watch it on my phone???
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I don't have a definite answer, but I thought I'd bump this.

MAYBE you can add your phone to your home network, or MAYBE even incorporate Dropbox into the equation.
 
Alright going to take the plunge.. Rooted. Downloaded rom manager. Installed clockwork. Rom list will not populate. Anybody wanna hold my hand through installing gingerbread on this piece? I take it my apps will be gone? maybe I should have done more homework... Any input is welcomed...
 
rockstrongo said:
Alright going to take the plunge.. Rooted. Downloaded rom manager. Installed clockwork. Rom list will not populate. Anybody wanna hold my hand through installing gingerbread on this piece? I take it my apps will be gone? maybe I should have done more homework... Any input is welcomed...
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Been there...Just a couple of days ago. The rom list has issues sometimes for sure. Backup is important in case of failure.Yes you will loose installed apps and your contacts and pics,music etc.. but sync with gmail and you will be fine (contacts that is). Mine list on gmail as other contacts. tokenpokes guide is your friend....check his post out just skip to the part about backing up and installing cm7
http://androidforums.com/ascend-all-things-root/320265-ultimate-ascend-customization-guide.html
 
jcmurp said:
Been there...Just a couple of days ago. The rom list has issues sometimes for sure. Backup is important in case of failure.Yes you will loose installed apps and your contacts and pics,music etc.. but sync with gmail and you will be fine (contacts that is). Mine list on gmail as other contacts. tokenpokes guide is your friend....check his post out just skip to the part about backing up and installing cm7
http://androidforums.com/ascend-all-things-root/320265-ultimate-ascend-customization-guide.html
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+1

what he said, just follow that thread...geesh i be rhyming to much for my own good....lmao
 
So just wondering here. Anybody have there camera to act like the.....whats that red fruit? used to make pie? lol where the shutter shows on the screen? and how did you do it or how can you do it?
 
Okay this is pretty minor but still annoying. running the latest cm7 from the wiki. It's pretty great but now my end button doesn't bring me to the desktop. When I go to adw settings and change the home button binding it doesn't seem to do anything. The end button just locks the screen now. It's only really a P.I.T.A. when trying to leave the browser as I have to back out of every page I've viewed... Any ideas? Probably a simple fix but I'm missing it.
 
rockstrongo said:
Okay this is pretty minor but still annoying. running the latest cm7 from the wiki. It's pretty great but now my end button doesn't bring me to the desktop. When I go to adw settings and change the home button binding it doesn't seem to do anything. The end button just locks the screen now. It's only really a P.I.T.A. when trying to leave the browser as I have to back out of every page I've viewed... Any ideas? Probably a simple fix but I'm missing it.
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extra parts then end key behavior set to home page
 
Couldnt tell you to be honest. You may be able to use another file manager. Ive never used anything except root explorer. Was the first thing I downloaded after rooting my phone.
 
Ok so I am still waiting for my rocketfish stereo bluetooth in the mail so I am still at 2.2.2 playfulmod and the screen is set to auto rotate but is not rotating . Any ideas or is this maybe an issue with playfulmod 2.2.2 froyo?
Can't wait to go back to cm7 loved it (except the wired headset issue)
thanks
 
Hell no. I wouldnt even pay the extra at Metro for the rhapsody. I have 329 albums on my computer for a reason. Ahaha
 
Exactly. I hope this Muve service flops before Cricket decides to put it on all of their phones. It would be ok if it was an option, but they won't even let you buy the phones without getting the service. Plus, you can only download over 3g, taking from your 1GB data cap. Screw that.
 
Gmash said:
Exactly. I hope this Muve service flops before Cricket decides to put it on all of their phones. It would be ok if it was an option, but they won't even let you buy the phones without getting the service. Plus, you can only download over 3g, taking from your 1GB data cap. Screw that.
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You can opt for ANDROID SERVICE only,MUVE SERVICE only,or both.
It's $55.00/mo. for either service,or,$65.00/mo. for both.
But,having to download on 3G only is definitely a deal breaker for me.
MANY THANKS for bringing this very important point of interest up,GMASH,you probably saved a lot of us here from making a HUGE $200 + precious 3G data mistake!
I'm still rockin' the OG ASCEND on CM7 09132011 & November is right around the corner,might as well wait to see what the HUAWEI GLORY has to offer.(4G & ICS HOPEFULLY!)
 
KOLIO said:
You can opt for ANDROID SERVICE only,MUVE SERVICE only,or both.
It's $55.00/mo. for either service,or,$65.00/mo. for both.
But,having to download on 3G only is definitely a deal breaker for me.
MANY THANKS for bringing this very important point of interest up,GMASH,you probably saved a lot of us here from making a HUGE $200 + precious 3G data mistake!
I'm still rockin' the OG ASCEND on CM7 09132011 & November is right around the corner,might as well wait to see what the HUAWEI GLORY has to offer.(4G & ICS HOPEFULLY!)
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Have you confirmed this? Everything I've seen says the $65 plan is required.
 
For Metro you dont have to have the Rhapsody package. But if you want it you have to pay 10 bucks more for the $60 Rhapsody/Black Berry package.
 
Gmash said:
Have you confirmed this? Everything I've seen says the $65 plan is required.
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Yeah,the clerk in the store I do business with confirmed this.You can have ANDROID,MUVE,or both.
But,as you pointed out,if you have to use 3G data to download from the MUVE music service,that's not cool at all,basically paying twice (w/the fee + your allotment of 3G data) for the service,definitely a deal breaker.
 
KOLIO said:
Yeah,the clerk in the store I do business with confirmed this.You can have ANDROID,MUVE,or both.
But,as you pointed out,if you have to use 3G data to download from the MUVE music service,that's not cool at all,basically paying twice (w/the fee + your allotment of 3G data) for the service,definitely a deal breaker.
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Well, I guess its not that bad if they don't force you to get it, but there seems to be a lot of conflicting information out there about this. I have a feeling different stores are going to handle this in different ways. As you know, some of these Cricket employees/store owners are not the sharpest tools join the shed. (some, not all). I'm like you, might as well wait on the Glory at this point, however, my Ascend battery is dying, so i'm not sure if I should buy a new battery, or just get the Ascend 2 to hold me till then. (its only $80 on the website right now). It looks like PG has done some good things with it.
 
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