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Thanks for all the help, now using OSF on o2. Just a few questions if anyone can help please;

1) sent a couple of mp3 by bluetooth from my works phone to use as ringtones. They won't play.

2) tried plugging phone into usb on pc. The hardware wizzard is asking for software. There was no cd with the phone.

3) tried downloading universal androot. I get the message " cannot download. The content is not supported by this phone"

I'd appreciate any tips on customising my phone though my knowledge is very limited

Thanks very much

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Thanks for all the help, now using OSF on o2. Just a few questions if anyone can help please;

1) sent a couple of mp3 by bluetooth from my works phone to use as ringtones. They won't play.

2) tried plugging phone into usb on pc. The hardware wizzard is asking for software. There was no cd with the phone.

3) tried downloading universal androot. I get the message " cannot download. The content is not supported by this phone"

I'd appreciate any tips on customising my phone though my knowledge is very limited

Thanks very much

Sorted the ringtones by usb from pc.

Just one other thing. I've set up a googlemail account but when I click on the @ mail envelope I get "error validating phone number" Do I need to input some settings?

Thanks

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Can anyone help, particlularly with the Universal Androot?

Thanks

Can anyone help? I'm desperate to get rid of this Orange crap and move on.

Thanks

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if you're still having trouble follow the guides here : sanfranciscoandroid.co.uk

Thanks, have tried that.

I'm neaqrly there now, up and running on o2.

Just a couple of problems;

1) Tried downloading drivers, copied files to card but can't open them. When I plug in to usb, the files are ther under "F" drive, but it isn't picking up the phone.

2) Downloaded Titanium back up and went for the paid version ,as recommended. I've copied the key he sent to the phone card but it doesn't work.

3) I'm told Swedish Spring is a good rom to download. Is it easy for a novice to do and does it improve performance?

As I said the phone's working ok but the internet is slow and the battery doesn't last long.

Thanks

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Thanks, have tried that.

I'm neaqrly there now, up and running on o2.

Just a couple of problems;

1) Tried downloading drivers, copied files to card but can't open them. When I plug in to usb, the files are ther under "F" drive, but it isn't picking up the phone.

2) Downloaded Titanium back up and went for the paid version ,as recommended. I've copied the key he sent to the phone card but it doesn't work.

3) I'm told Swedish Spring is a good rom to download. Is it easy for a novice to do and does it improve performance?

As I said the phone's working ok but the internet is slow and the battery doesn't last long.

Thanks

Where have you saved the drivers? They should be on your computer hard drive, not your phone card. Make sure you have unzipped the downloaded file as well.

What happens when you plug your phone into the computer? Does it show the new hardware wizard? Do you get the 'beep' sound to say it detected something plugged in?

I dont have the paid version of titanium so can't help you with that.

I use swedish spring and find it stable and functional. Performance is better than stock. Battery life is good. Unlikely to change your internet speed - thats dependant on your network. Its pretty easy and quick to change the rom, ask here for help if you need it.

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ta thanks.

Where have you saved the drivers? They should be on your computer hard drive, not your phone card. Make sure you have unzipped the downloaded file as well.

What happens when you plug your phone into the computer? Does it show the new hardware wizard? Do you get the 'beep' sound to say it detected something plugged in?

I dont have the paid version of titanium so can't help you with that.

I use swedish spring and find it stable and functional. Performance is better than stock. Battery life is good. Unlikely to change your internet speed - thats dependant on your network. Its pretty easy and quick to change the rom, ask here for help if you need it.

ta drivers saved to pc can't unzip hardware wizard not detecting ph

one cheers

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ta thanks.

ta drivers saved to pc can't unzip hardware wizard not detecting ph

one cheers

y

What version of windows do you have? win7, winxp, 32bit, 64bit?

Do you have a zip utility on your computer to unzip things? If not, try 7-zip

Is windows acknowledging the usb being plugged in? If windows is not acknowledging that you have plugged something in, then try another usb port, otherwise there may be a hardware problem (faulty usb cable?) Usually there would be some sound from your computer when you plug a usb device into it, followed by the new hardware wizard if drivers are not installed. Did you copy your ringtone mp3s from this computer to your phone via usb? If so, then you already have sufficient drivers installed.

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What version of windows do you have? win7, winxp, 32bit, 64bit?

Do you have a zip utility on your computer to unzip things? If not, try 7-zip

Is windows acknowledging the usb being plugged in? If windows is not acknowledging that you have plugged something in, then try another usb port, otherwise there may be a hardware problem (faulty usb cable?) Usually there would be some sound from your computer when you plug a usb device into it, followed by the new hardware wizard if drivers are not installed. Did you copy your ringtone mp3s from this computer to your phone via usb? If so, then you already have sufficient drivers installed.

THanks, its XP, Windows isn't making any sound and it isn't showing ZTE in my computer, but it does show up in "F" drive though not by name. I'll try the zip file. Yes I did copy the mp3s from that pc. Thanks a lot for your help.

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THanks, its XP, Windows isn't making any sound and it isn't showing ZTE in my computer, but it does show up in "F" drive though not by name. I'll try the zip file. Yes I did copy the mp3s from that pc. Thanks a lot for your help.

If the mp3s copied over to your phone ok i.e. they play correctly, then you dont really need to do anything further. Windows is treating the phone as a generic sdcard reader, which is fine. Unless you intend to use advanced tools like ADB or fastboot (i.e. you intend to develop your own apps or perform changes to the phone system partition) you wont need to install the 'actual' usb drivers. I'm currently using the generic drivers from windows and I haven't had any problems.

If you really wish to use the downloaded drivers then go into windows device manager (find it in control panel), find which 'device' comes up when you plug the phone into the computer, right-click it and select properties. If you have the option to "update the driver", you could direct windows to where you extracted the zip file contents (your downloaded drivers).

Before doing the above, I would suggest you create a system restore point on your computer, so if things get complicated, you can always do a quick system restore to get back to this point.

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If the mp3s copied over to your phone ok i.e. they play correctly, then you dont really need to do anything further. Windows is treating the phone as a generic sdcard reader, which is fine. Unless you intend to use advanced tools like ADB or fastboot (i.e. you intend to develop your own apps or perform changes to the phone system partition) you wont need to install the 'actual' usb drivers. I'm currently using the generic drivers from windows and I haven't had any problems.

If you really wish to use the downloaded drivers then go into windows device manager (find it in control panel), find which 'device' comes up when you plug the phone into the computer, right-click it and select properties. If you have the option to "update the driver", you could direct windows to where you extracted the zip file contents (your downloaded drivers).

Before doing the above, I would suggest you create a system restore point on your computer, so if things get complicated, you can always do a quick system restore to get back to this point.

Many thanks for all the help

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just. a couple of queries; Still can't get Titanium Pro to work plus my calendar has lost all data. First of all the markers were there but when I clicked the day they were empty. Now they've gone. When I input something new its there but the old stuff has gone. Thanks

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just. a couple of queries; Still can't get Titanium Pro to work plus my calendar has lost all data. First of all the markers were there but when I clicked the day they were empty. Now they've gone. When I input something new its there but the old stuff has gone. Thanks

Can anyone please help?

No idea what happened to calendar. Have now re entered data and its ok but the old stuff is lost.

I'm trying to set up my Email account. I use Virgin Media. I've been on their site for setting. There is a list of phones where they send the setttings to the phone but the OSF or Blade isn't listed. Did someone say the settings are the same as the Wildfire?

Still no luck with Titanium Pro. It won't work. I've Emailed the guy who sent the codes but he doesn't reply.

Otherwise phone is working fine, but the battery doesn't last long. Given my lack of technical knowledge and the problems that others have had, I'm reluictant to install another Rom, though I would like to get rid of the Orange stuff.

Thanks in advance

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Can anyone please help?

No idea what happened to calendar. Have now re entered data and its ok but the old stuff is lost.

I'm trying to set up my Email account. I use Virgin Media. I've been on their site for setting. There is a list of phones where they send the setttings to the phone but the OSF or Blade isn't listed. Did someone say the settings are the same as the Wildfire?

Still no luck with Titanium Pro. It won't work. I've Emailed the guy who sent the codes but he doesn't reply.

Otherwise phone is working fine, but the battery doesn't last long. Given my lack of technical knowledge and the problems that others have had, I'm reluictant to install another Rom, though I would like to get rid of the Orange stuff.

Thanks in advance

Do you have the internet working on your phone, either wifi or 3g? If so, check your sync settings e.g. 'settings', 'accounts and sync', enable the sync on your account, or tap your account to perform a manual sync (make sure you have a working net connection).

Also, on a computer, you can log in to your gmail account and access the calendar there, are your events showing there?

I can only suggest you try the htc wildfire settings for email, I cant imagine it'll break anything if its wrong. You could also look for the manual email settings and enter them manually into your email app.

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Do you have the internet working on your phone, either wifi or 3g? If so, check your sync settings e.g. 'settings', 'accounts and sync', enable the sync on your account, or tap your account to perform a manual sync (make sure you have a working net connection).

Also, on a computer, you can log in to your gmail account and access the calendar there, are your events showing there?

I can only suggest you try the htc wildfire settings for email, I cant imagine it'll break anything if its wrong. You could also look for the manual email settings and enter them manually into your email app.

Thanks, I have internet via 3g, can't get wifi, won't accept passwords and Virgin won't help as I didn't buy the modem direct from them. I haven't tried gmail on pc as I normally use Virgin. Sync is on on mobile

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Thanks, I have internet via 3g, can't get wifi, won't accept passwords and Virgin won't help as I didn't buy the modem direct from them. I haven't tried gmail on pc as I normally use Virgin. Sync is on on mobile

Can't access @mail, just get "validating phone number" then "error validating phone number" The manual's not very good. There's a lot it doesn't tell you.

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Try to access your gmail from a pc www.gmail.com. There will be a link to access your calendar. See if your events are there.

Your virgin media email settings are here

you'll need to enter them using 'manual setup' option in @mail on your phone

It may be that you cant access the virgin media email servers when using a different carriers network i.e. o2, in which case you should use your web browser at email.virginmedia.com

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Try to access your gmail from a pc www.gmail.com. There will be a link to access your calendar. See if your events are there.

Your virgin media email settings are here

you'll need to enter them using 'manual setup' option in @mail on your phone

It may be that you cant access the virgin media email servers when using a different carriers network i.e. o2, in which case you should use your web browser at email.virginmedia.com

Many thanks

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Try to access your gmail from a pc www.gmail.com. There will be a link to access your calendar. See if your events are there.

Your virgin media email settings are here

you'll need to enter them using 'manual setup' option in @mail on your phone

It may be that you cant access the virgin media email servers when using a different carriers network i.e. o2, in which case you should use your web browser at email.virginmedia.com

thanks fishg, tried inputting e mail settings, can't get past "validating phone number". When I press menu the typewriter comes up and the only way I can exit this screen is to switch the phone off.

My google mail just says "not connected". I logged in on my pc and my calendar is there all filled in.

Thanks again

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Sounds like you're not going to be able to access your virgin media emails using @mail, probably as they only allow phones using the virgin media network.

Something seems to have gone wrong with your google account connection to your phone, hence the problem with calendar sync. Try changing your google/gmail password on a pc, then try syncing on your phone or access the android market - it should ask you to type in your new password. This may get it to 'refresh' its connection. Maybe other more experienced members of this forum might have better ideas.

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Sounds like you're not going to be able to access your virgin media emails using @mail, probably as they only allow phones using the virgin media network.

Something seems to have gone wrong with your google account connection to your phone, hence the problem with calendar sync. Try changing your google/gmail password on a pc, then try syncing on your phone or access the android market - it should ask you to type in your new password. This may get it to 'refresh' its connection. Maybe other more experienced members of this forum might have better ideas.

Thanks a lot, I'll give it a try.

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Thanks a lot, I'll give it a try.

Definitely a problem with gmail. Logged in online and changed password. Its not synching. I get sync error in settings and "sync is currently experiencing problems.

Internet works fine.

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backup your contacts (usually press menu button when in contacts screen, export to sdcard)

then go into 'settings', 'applications', 'manage applications', 'contacts storage', 'clear data'

then try to sync again in 'accounts and sync'

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