News from O2: Blackberry on XDA IIs/i - MDA III, XDA III, PDA2k, 9090 General

Spoke to a so-called "senior" person at O2 Data Services.
The BB Connect is now being tested on the XDA IIs and is expected to launch by August.
However there are no plans to launch the BB Connect on the XDA IIi due to disastrous testing.

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Does the XDA IIs work without a sim card in it?

Sorry if this has been asked before, but I had a quick scan of the forums and didn't find the same question.
Basically, I'm thinking of buying an O2 XDA IIs, but I'm planning to use it more for the PDA functions than the phone functions. I've also heard that it's phone reception is poor(ish) so I was wondering if anyone knows if the XDA IIs runs without a sim card in it.
Thanks!
It does indeed
Fantastic!
Gotta dig deep now for the £199!
Thanks wilesd
What a concept, buy a phone to use as a PDA, Gee I just wish I could use me phone which is a PDA as a phone with out the Swiesche sidh crak grusnh and I dont even have a BT headset!
Well I figured that rather than buying an HP iPAQ with Wi-Fi that would cost anywhere between £300-400, I could extend my O2 contract and get an XDA, but use it only as a PDA. I would have to continue using my current mobile phone, but since it works well, I don't have any problem with that.
XTscazz said:
Fantastic!
Gotta dig deep now for the £199!
Thanks wilesd
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If your gonna extend your contract with O2 then tell 'em you'll leave unless they can do something decent on the price. I got my XDA IIs off them for £99 by doing just that
Really? I was considering using the 'leave O2' card, but I've heard that it doesn't always work, something about them reaching their quota for the week or something.
Anyway, thanks for the advice, going to try phone them up tomorrow and try for the £99 price tag!
Think it depends who you get on the phone and like you say their "quota".
I genuinely got my XDAIIs for free by threatening to leave! only a £25 a month contract as well
I told them Orange had offered me an MPV2000 for £130 (fib) and they offfered to match it, I then said I would speak to Orange and let O2 know what they said.
Left it ten minutes, rang O2 back and said Orange were gong to do it for free, couldn't believe it when O2 said they would still match it!!
Turned up 2 days later.
Think I'm the only person in the world who likes O2 customer services!
Wow. Thats one sweet deal! Well, I'm going to try and get a good deal off them tomorrow. The MPV2000 isn't on offer at Orange anymore so I think I'll try quoting the P910i or something...
Thanks for the advice! Should be a fun call
Heres to hoping for a free XDA IIs!
loads of places are offering SPV M2000 free on orange - but you pay with a higher cost contract.
The cheapest Ive seen is £40 per month.
The new Talk 600 premium or something contract costs £55 per month, but only lasts 9 months. You can usually go down to £15 after 6 months.
try fones4free.com or mobileshop.com for free M2000's
-Anthony
Damn, it didn't work! Probably didn't help having the world's most bored man at the other end of the line. Despite saying I could get a better deal at Orange, they didn't budge on the XDA IIs price tag of £199...I think the fact that i'm on a £19 a month contract didn't help, but maybe I need to get a chirpy, upbeat person at 02 customer services to get anywhere
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Damn, it didn't work! Probably didn't help having the world's most bored man at the other end of the line. Despite saying I could get a better deal at Orange, they didn't budge on the XDA IIs price tag of £199...I think the fact that i'm on a £19 a month contract didn't help, but maybe I need to get a chirpy, upbeat person at 02 customer services to get anywhere
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How long have you been with them? I've been with O2 for about 6 years now so I guess I qualify as a long term customer. I'm also on a £25 contract.
2 years last month, i guess long term customer status has a 3+ year term requirement!
I was on a £25 a month contract, but after finishing uni, I found I used it a lot less...changed to £19pm, saved a bunch of cash, but it might be stopping me getting a XDA IIs on the cheap! doh.

insurance on a o2 xda IIs in the USA???

hi i own a o2 xda IIs and im currently using it with cingular i started this acct with cingulars model the siemens sx66 but i love the black ones look and the camera, and wow o2 connect is the best anywas, i was wondering what if my unit was loast or stolen or broken, is there any type of insurance, mainly for repairs. or will the manufacture cover this unit even though im not where the unit was sold primarly.
thanks in advance
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I was wondering the same thing, I am with T-Mobile the only thing that I know you could do is use your SX every once in a while so the IMEI stays in their system, they only do a scan every once few weeks or so. If your device gets lost still call it in. They will more than likely verify that you are using the Siemens phone at the time (Answer YES) pay the deductible unlock it and trade/sell it to replace your XDA.
Ok, I have something even better for you..
Listen to this:
"Mobile ProTech (www.mobileprotech.com) insured mobile devices (including cell phones) valued at less than $250 for $2 per year, devices worth ip to $400 for $60 per year, and devices priced up to $550 for $100 per year. The company even insures used phones purchased on ebay. The phone simply has to be activated and in working condition before you set up a policy."
Laptop Magazine November 2005 "Ask the Geek" pg 38

Using Copilot on O2 XDA Orbit - New to XDA

I am new to XDA and now own a O2 XDA Orbit with copilot. Does anyone know if i would be charged to use Copilot as it uses GPS. Does GPS and GPRS classify as data usage. I called up the O2 customer support and he said yes, in which case using copilot would produce huge bills considering the cost of data on O2. Can antbody clarify this for me.
srramasu said:
I am new to XDA and now own a O2 XDA Orbit with copilot. Does anyone know if i would be charged to use Copilot as it uses GPS. Does GPS and GPRS classify as data usage. I called up the O2 customer support and he said yes, in which case using copilot would produce huge bills considering the cost of data on O2. Can antbody clarify this for me.
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You will not get charged by O2 for using the co-pilot software with the orbit - GPS is free! GPRS is not free however, O2 will charge you for any GPRS (Data) use that you incur ....
Hope it helps !
Cheers
Mark

Got my T-Mobile USA TP2 for 349.99 on a 2yr upgrade.

Hey guyz... I just spoke with Tmo rep and the TP2 is coming out tomorrow. The price on a 2 year contract is $279.99 and 1 year contract is $299.99
I have been waiting for this phone for EVER and finally the day is here. I am coming from Touch HD, so my expectations are pretty high on this one. So, more coming on this device tomorrow.
PS: I am sorry if this is a duplicate thread on this info... Mods, pls feel free to delete this thread if thats the case.
A'right guyz... who all are getting this tomorrow in the USA??
I know I AM.
Well if my store has it in stock tomorrow at that price, then it's a done deal
JUST LEFT STORE price 2 year 279 1 year 300+ out right 500+
press release
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T-Mobile USA Debuts HTC Touch Pro2 in the U.S.
New Tilting Touchscreen Device Available to T-Mobile Customers in mid-August
Bellevue, Wash.; July 29, 2009; T-Mobile USA, Inc., and HTC Corp. today announced the upcoming availability of the HTC Touch Pro2™, a powerful, stylish device with an intuitive touch screen and user interface that enables customers to simplify their communication and mobile Internet experience while staying connected, informed and in control of work and life. The device will be available in a mocha finish to T-Mobile customers beginning Aug. 12.
Enabled for T-Mobile’s expanding high-speed 3G network and Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g), the HTC Touch Pro2 offers fast data delivery and an enhanced Web-browsing experience along with popular features such as built-in GPS and location-based services. Featuring a 3.6-inch color WVGA touchscreen that slides back and tilts up to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard, the screen is perfectly positioned for reading and creating e-mail, browsing the Web, using applications, and playing videos and games. A 3.2 megapixel camera with auto focus also provides customers with an easy way to capture and share high-quality images and video as well as view that content on the crisp display.
The HTC Touch Pro2 also offers an efficient way to for customers to manage their daily lives, whether at work or play. A single contact view displays the individual conversation history regardless of whether voice, text or e-mail was used. The HTC Touch Pro2 also includes Straight Talk technology, an integrated e-mail, voice and speakerphone experience that provides a simple way to respond to e-mail via a call, allows organizing conference calls from group e-mail, and makes it easy to turn any location into a conference room. Straight Talk delivers a high-fidelity voice and sound experience enhanced by asymmetric speakers and advanced noise suppression with full-duplex acoustics.
HTC’s latest TouchFLO 3D interface is deeply integrated into a customized version of Windows Mobile 6.1 to deliver maximum consistency throughout Windows Mobile applications and menus. This makes it easy for customers to view, edit and update Microsoft documents, conveniently access calendars and manage to-do lists. Access to Microsoft Voice Command also simplifies locating contacts in the address book, making phone calls, getting calendar information, playing music and starting programs. The HTC Touch Pro2 is also stereo Bluetooth® capable.
“This summer, many people are balancing summer vacations and time away from the office with the pressures of the workplace,” said Travis Warren, director, product marketing, T-Mobile USA. “We are pleased to announce the HTC Touch Pro2, a uniquely designed device that will help customers manage their day-to-day activities, whether they are in the office or working from an airport, the local playground or the car.”
“The HTC Touch Pro2 offers the most powerful productivity experience available on a mobile phone, while also delivering unparalleled elegance in both its exterior and user interface design,” said Jason Mackenzie, vice president of HTC America. “HTC and T-Mobile have a history of introducing groundbreaking products, and this collaboration continues with the debut of this highly anticipated device to the U.S. market.”
The new HTC Touch Pro2 is expected to be available nationwide in mid-August at T-Mobile retail stores, select authorized dealers and online at http://www.T-Mobile.com.
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About HTC
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Only $20 more to go to 1 year? Why would ANYONE take the 2 year contract then?
petard said:
Only $20 more to go to 1 year? Why would ANYONE take the 2 year contract then?
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Thats exactly what I was thinking too.. if thats the price for 1 year... I am getting the 1 yr deal for $300
It seems it's not 300, but 300+ $329.99 to be exact. So it'd be fifty dollars more for a one year contract.
Much better price than TMonews reported earlier ($349 for 2 year). I say keep this thread cause its current and has what appears to be the correct pricing.
Cheers T-Mo brothers, I truly envy you all tomorrow
To AT&T - When will you release the Tilt 2 for those of us chained to the Death Star??
picking mine up tomorrow
YodaJM said:
To AT&T - When will you release the Tilt 2 for those of us chained to the Death Star??
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LoL, December. so says the individual who leaked the image to the internets, and he claimed that that came from the guy who had the AT&T branded device.
silly death star
im getting mine as soon as they open wich is 10. does anyone know if they will open early?
neva dinova said:
im getting mine as soon as they open wich is 10. does anyone know if they will open early?
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Az dude said 9
pissed!
Check out engadet for full review. Tmobile TP2 doesnt have the home screen with the flip clock! If you see the video they say they cant find it in the settings. Hope we can find a way to add it without having to wait for new rom...
i havent got a wvga device to test this but cant we install this for manilla 2.5
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=544422
Items Packaged as one CAB:
TouchFLO 3d Manila 2.5
WM 6.5 Menu and Icons, Extra Icons needed in Program CAB supplied. 149 Menu Icons in total.
HTC Fm radio.
HTC Comm Manager.
WM Titanium v2
Startup Welcome Screen.
HTC Volume Control
neva dinova said:
i havent got a wvga device to test this but cant we install this for manilla 2.5
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=544422
Items Packaged as one CAB:
TouchFLO 3d Manila 2.5
WM 6.5 Menu and Icons, Extra Icons needed in Program CAB supplied. 149 Menu Icons in total.
HTC Fm radio.
HTC Comm Manager.
WM Titanium v2
Startup Welcome Screen.
HTC Volume Control
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i'll be testing this out tomorrow and a bunch of other themes to check compatibility with the T-mobile version before i have to worry about hard resetting.
New to the forum, obviously. LoL
Anyway I'll be picking mine up tomorrow if all goes well! I am a little annoyed to see that HTC's home screen isn't available. I don't use/ have My Faves, nor do I want it. So I hope I'll be able to do something about it!
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New to the forum, obviously. LoL
Anyway I'll be picking mine up tomorrow if all goes well! I am a little annoyed to see that HTC's home screen isn't available. I don't use/ have My Faves, nor do I want it. So I hope I'll be able to do something about it!
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agreed. hopefully someone will figure out how to restore the T-mobile Tp2 to the default Touchflo quickly.
i assume once you add a person to the "My faves" you do not have to dial through the application to get the benefits. so it makes no sense to have it up front like that.
Guyz... I was just on Tmobile.com and looked up the phone, and its listed at 349.99
I dont know why the customer service ppl gave me a lower rate y'day night.
I am going to get one either wayz... but thats the price, it sux.
Yeah it's $349 for a 2 year contract, but for some reason when I was talking to the rep yesterday they told me $279.
Doesn't matter for anyway because I have no upgrade and I need to do partial upgrade. $549 - $100 = $449...HOPEFULLY!
No ability to Upgrade?
(Long-time lurker, first-time poster)
Has anyone tried to upgrade? The T-Mobile website is displaying the TP2 if you're buying right-out, but if you log in and opt to upgrade, it's not displaying at all.
I've always upgraded, since I was grandfathered in from VoiceStream all those years ago, so my monthly fees tend to be cheaper.
I'm wondering if I should call and see if upgrading is available. I tend to prefer doing it online because I know if any mistakes are made, they're MY fault.
Tried to do the upgrade online, but a no go. It's only for people who is about to start an account as for now.

Galaxy Nexus in France

So I was in Paris a few days ago and walked into an Orange store.. I asked one of the salesmen when they were expecting the Galaxy Nexus, he laughed at me and said "that device is over a year old, we don't have it anymore!". When I told him that I wasn't talking about the Nexus S but about the new Galaxy Nexus, he looked at me with a puzzled face and told me that he never heard of it and that that device probably doesn't exist!
I asked around in a few other stores as well and they all gave me the same answer.. I speak fluent French so no getting lost in translation here. Sad to see people working in the mobile industry who have no clue about one of the most anticipated smartphones to hit the market.
Sent from my GT-I9000 using XDA App
It’s really shocking that we (read: the population) relies on these “experts” to advise. Yet a high number don’t even know where the entrance to their shop is; let alone what is on the market and round the corner.
gabster21 said:
So I was in Paris a few days ago and walked into an Orange store.. I asked one of the salesmen when they were expecting the Galaxy Nexus, he laughed at me and said "that device is over a year old, we don't have it anymore!". When I told him that I wasn't talking about the Nexus S but about the new Galaxy Nexus, he looked at me with a puzzled face and told me that he never heard of it and that that device probably doesn't exist!
I asked around in a few other stores as well and they all gave me the same answer.. I speak fluent French so no getting lost in translation here. Sad to see people working in the mobile industry who have no clue about one of the most anticipated smartphones to hit the market.
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In France, Orange choose to not sell the Galaxy Nexus.
SFR will do but only around mid-december,besides i heard they have 3 weeks of exclusivity.
Will Virgin Mobile France get it?
Fluent (native) French too and I had the exact same experience last week even at an SFR store! They just don't know anything about their new products coming in until they actually get them.
I was wondering if anyone knows if Virgin Mobile France is going to get it after SFR exclusivity? (Of course Virgin France is unable to answer my question)...
From bad to worse..
SO I'm back in Dubai now, I decided to call Samsung UAE to see if they knew anything about the release date (all phones here are sim-free, we do not have provider phones or contracts).
So I call 800-SAMSUNG and ask about the Galaxy Nexus, the Samsung Rep DID NOT KNOW WHAT I WAS TALKING ABOUT (again asked me if I meant Nexus One or Nexus S)!!! He had to go to the website and see that the phone was indeed listed, I tried to ask him about some specs but had to stop when I realized I was torturing the guy.
It's bad enough for a cellular service provider to not know about the phone, but when Samsung employees don't even know about the existence of one of their most anticipated products, it makes me want to slam my head against the wall!
welcome to the world of STUPIDITY
Neville.Holland said:
It’s really shocking that we (read: the population) relies on these “experts” to advise. Yet a high number don’t even know where the entrance to their shop is; let alone what is on the market and round the corner.
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Heh.. I thought it was confusing enough trying to get around Madrid, but Paris... I got lost everyday and had to keep getting help.
It's really a pity to see this from professionals... they should have sommes regular formations and have a look to the xda forum
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I went to several stores these last days, trying to get a Galaxy Nexus... To no avail!
I first went to Orange and SFR stores; nobody was aware of the Galaxy Nexus. The salesman at SFR even refused to believe that a device with android 4 was already out and working: "you must be mistaking, android 4 is not to be expected before late 2012 at best".
It was no way better at Orange where this phone was also unheard of.
I won't purchase a contract with Bouygues because their network lags far behind both Orange and SFR, so I didn't bother giving this carrier a try.
I also went to The Phone House (Carphone warehouse stores are so called in France) and was provided, if not with the phone, at least with some information. SFR has historically been the first carrier to provide Google's handsets, so the Galaxy Nexus should be available soon. On the salesman's computer, the phone was already listed and priced (9 to 149 € depending on the contract, much more of course for the handset sold alone) but not made available yet. He was unable to give me a precise release date, hopefully before the end of the year.
I'm in Amsterdam for work for the time being, and the Galaxy Nexus is EVERYWHERE here. Hard to believe they don't have it in Paris which is just 3 hours away... Anyways... catch a train and come get one
I'm waiting to get back to Texas in a week or two to buy mine
Yep! Thalys POWER!
The Galaxy Nexus is listed on SFR website, but there is no way to get it at their stores. that's a shame...
I think they just don't bother with phones that are not readily available.
I may end up ordering it online, but that's a shame!
I actually ended up ordering it online from expansys.ae, which is just a front for the UK Expansys site. However they shipped my phone from their warehouse in France (in Montpelier I think), so luckily I speak french and was able to call them to get info on my shipment.
It's always the same with SFR : they deal exclusive contracts with manufacturers (all the Palm Pre range, Nexus S, Galaxy Nexus, etc...) preventing those with a contract with another carrier to purchase these handsets but they never have them available in their shops =(
I had similar experience in one of the Carphone Warehouse stores in UK - the guy didn't know about GN. O2 and Phone4U shops had the phone in stock, but refused to show it to me - saying that they are not allowed to display it yet. I didn't even bother with Orange or Vodafone. So in the end, I walked into 3 store, where they had GN on display and sales person actually knew the prone quite well, so this is where I bought mine.
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I had similar experience in one of the Carphone Warehouse stores in UK - the guy didn't know about GN. O2 and Phone4U shops had the phone in stock, but refused to show it to me - saying that they are not allowed to display it yet. I didn't even bother with Orange or Vodafone. So in the end, I walked into 3 store, where they had GN on display and sales person actually knew the prone quite well, so this is where I bought mine.
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Same here. Three seem to be the only place taking this phone seriously and giving it a proper launch and publicity. The salesman knew all about the GN and it's all over Three's website, twitter and Facebook. I'm impressed with both the; phone and network. I got mine from them three days after release.
Rik
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I got it!
I went back to the SFR store in forum des halles yesterday, and to my surprise, the galaxy nexus was available.
This store is located in one of the busiest shopping mall in Paris, and they are arguably amongst the biggest SFR stores in France. There is a large variety of devices on display, including the "old" Nexus S, but no advertising about the Galaxy Nexus. I had to ask the saleswoman and she had to check whether the GN was in stock.
They sell the GN reluctantly... Is it because there is no SIM locking on google phones, maybe so...
Awesome, thanks for the update missmayhem! Did you have a choice of plans, or did they force you to sign up for the 99,90€ ($136) monthly Carré ABSOLU plan? I read about that in this article: http://news.softpedia.com/news/Galaxy-Nexus-Incredibly-Cheap-at-SFR-Priced-at-9-90-13-5-233504.shtml
If possible I would prefer to pay a little more for the Galaxy Nexus up front and have a lower monthly plan cost!!
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missmayhem said:
I got it!
I went back to the SFR store in forum des halles yesterday, and to my surprise, the galaxy nexus was available.
This store is located in one of the busiest shopping mall in Paris, and they are arguably amongst the biggest SFR stores in France. There is a large variety of devices on display, including the "old" Nexus S, but no advertising about the Galaxy Nexus. I had to ask the saleswoman and she had to check whether the GN was in stock.
They sell the GN reluctantly... Is it because there is no SIM locking on google phones, maybe so...
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I actually took up the Carré absolu contract because I needed an unlimited plan, but as far as I understood, the galaxy nexus is also available with a wide range of plans (at higher rates of course)
I pay 109 € a month, with a 12 months commitment... that may sound pretty damn expensive, but bear in mind that it's an all-inclusive plan.
Orange??
I had heard that SFR only had exclusivity on Galaxy Nexus for a very short period... anyone hear anything about when it should come out with Orange? Would love to get it on Orange, but may not be able to wait more than a week longer at the most! Crossing my fingers...
It is not only in France that this is happening, while I was hunting for it on several electronics shops I got all kind of stupid answers, from 'this doesn't exist', to 'you must be confusing it with the Galaxy S or the Nexus S'. But the most amazing answer I got was: 'if there was a new Nexus I would know about it'

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