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Hi. i got my k800i on '3' at the weekend. seems a really nice phone and the camera is fantastic.
it didn't come with a memory card - i presume it wasn't meant to?
i was surprised to find that even without a memory card i could still use it to transfer files to my mac! : )
one issue i'm unsure about though is the '3' branding - it doesn't seem too bad on the phone and menus etc, but using the web browser seems pretty difficult - it seems i can only go to websites that are recommended by '3' or something
what's all that about?
for example, if i 'enter address'
www.google.com it either does nothing, or goes to a '3' screen telling me they recommend certain websites etc
can't i go wherever I want!?
i've never been on '3' before
help!
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Posted: 2006-07-04 11:26:56
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so it seems 3 have removed the 'update service' too
is there anything else i'm missing out on by being on 3?
some of there stuff is great - like being able to see my minutes/texts usage instantly on planet 3, but not being able to look at other websites is a bit rubbish
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Posted: 2006-07-04 13:24:57
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Thats called the walled garden, that operators have.
They only allow links to approved wapsites - or sites they are partnering with.
Voda do the same.
A bit annoying but if you debrand your phone then the warranty goes - remember that.
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Posted: 2006-07-04 13:28:31
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I don't want to mess up the warranty
Guess I'm not that bothered really - will save me money I suppose!
bit annoying not being able to use the update service though. I assume that would be used for bug fixes and things like that??
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Posted: 2006-07-04 13:34:07
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Can you do debranding for the k800i yet? If so where... and also once it is dont, does it make it act as if you bought a sim free phone, and when you do sony ericssons update service, will it update with unbranded firmware?
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Posted: 2006-07-04 13:42:36
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Is there anyway to get rid of that annoying banner at the bottom of the screen as well? Only just got the phone so havent had a chance to have a proper look at it yet...
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Posted: 2006-07-04 13:51:57
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are you on 3 too?
you can get rid of that no problem - its in settings / general / instant viewer / deactivate
I've set my 'joystick up' shortcut to that so i can switch it on or off easily, as sometimes it can be handy - to see your account useage for example
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Posted: 2006-07-04 15:39:05
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Yeah I am. Thank god!!! Still at work so havent managed to play with it properly. Prob would've been going back if it werent for that. A lot happier with my new toy now, cheers
Oh yeah, re: ur original post, i tried going to google and ladroke's sites and all it said was that to use the internet it will cost u £2 per MB or u can buy a bundle for £5 per month, didnt say anything about certain sites being restricted. Had u tried visiting them after purchasing a bundle or something then? Cause if i pay the £5 and can only access a limited amount of sites i wont be pleased.
[ This Message was edited by: Mstill on 2006-07-04 15:00 ]
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Posted: 2006-07-04 15:56:54
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i've gone for the £2.50 option (up to 5mb)
haven't had the time to experiment with many other websites yet so i can't say for sure
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Posted: 2006-07-04 16:17:49
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That's what i was gonna go for, maybe go for the £5 one if i go over the limit. But does it seem to be working ok for the sites u've tried now?
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Posted: 2006-07-04 16:21:58
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