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Problems, problems, problems folks.

Got my new phone today and have to say I'm really disappointed with it so far.

1. Bluetooth, after speaking to o2 it can only connect to other android phones, thus not being able to bluetooth my contacts over from my c902.

2. Settings. Why are there no detail connection settings, i can't select my internet profile and i am having problems connecting to the internet. It has rarely worked and when it did it takes ages to get going, pop the sim in the c902 all fine.

3. Omg. SE PC suite won't detect it and i cant use it as a modem. At the moment i just want to send it back. Any advice?
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Posted: 2010-09-16 21:19:18
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Blame the Android version it's running and then blame for not updating it to a new version.
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Posted: 2010-09-16 21:26:47
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sorry to hear that you're not happy with the mini pro.

Unfortunately, for your specific needs, I don't think Android is the way to go.

The bluetooth issue is android specific. The easiest way to do almost anything on an android phone is through gmail.

Nothing works well via direct connection (it does work, but not as seamlessly via Gmail)

For contacts, you have to export your old address book as a vcard file, then import it in Gmail.

Gmail is your master list. Once edited, this is what syncs with your Mini Pro.

Regarding your Internet settings... Is this wifi or 3G that you're having issues with? Did your provider set the phone up for you or is it an unlocked unit? can send you your Internet settings by remote via their website.

As a modem, again, this is android specific. You can root your phone and make it a wifi hotspot with barnacle wifi. This allows more than 1 device to connect to it as well.

I can see your frustration... And I wouldn't blame you if you return the phone. It may not be suited to your needs. Although I've never tried it as a modem, the Elm is a very good phone as well.
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Posted: 2010-09-16 21:31:29
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Why don`t you just copy your contacts to the simcard on the c902 and put the simcard in the mini and copy to the phone ?
I`ve had no trouble connecting to the internett.
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Posted: 2010-09-16 21:42:43
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jplacson, very nice answers there and just confirms that i'm going to get it collected next week and get summat else. Can you recommend a phone that connects to pc suite and uses bluetooth properly without limitations? I was thinking vivaz pro?
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Posted: 2010-09-16 22:36:00
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1: Bluetoothing the whole phonebook is not possible with current smartphone units, the old Symbian UIQ was able to do this though NOTE!: Not a issue, blame it on the OS! And NO, Vivaz cannot transfer the whole phonebook with BT either. Only non-smartphone can do this. Get W995 or maybe ELM if this is very important to you!
For now, to get the best use for bluetooth on Android phones, download app called Bluetooth File Transfer from Market. A new firmware is in the pipeline, Android 2.1, where some of this issues, if not all, will hopefully be solved.
For transfering contacts, see homepage, choose your phone-support-transferring contacts from old phone. You will be guided thru the process. (SonyEricsson SYNC).

2: Download and install PC Companion from SE homepage, connect your phone and let it update/reinstall the firmware (Support Zone). How old is your SIM-card? Not sure what you mean with "select your internet profile", if you are not switching between different operators/SIM-cards, all you need to select is 3G or GSM, and activate WiFi if you have access to a WiFi net.
Your phone should download internet settings when you start it for the first time, or after reinstalling the firmware.

PC Suite does not support Android. PC Companion is the way to go. As of today, Android does not have modem capabilitys. There are third-party apps that enables the phone to serve as a Wifi modem (tethering), but they have issues. Android 2.2 have WiFi tethering right out of box, but my guess is that we will never see 2.2 on X10 mini. My guess no.2 is that SE has backported this to 2.1, which is, as said, in the pipeline, week 38 has been mentioned by .


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Posted: 2010-09-16 23:08:42
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I hate how crappy Android is and how have ruined it more with there Xperia branding. Then you have networks like Orange and Vodafone ruining it even more. Note - don't buy a Android device.
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Posted: 2010-09-16 23:20:21
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Cuz the SIM doesn't transfer all the data from one contact, nor does it transfer the photo.

I hate SIM contact storage. I've never kept a single number on my SIM since 2002.

vCard management is the best way to manage contacts...why Android and iOS don't support it OOTB is beyond me.

That being said, does have SE Sync. It's actually quite useful. It allows easy migration from all SE phones. I transferred my P1i contacts to it, then synced with my C702 (I use it for beach trips since it's waterproof)... then initially used that to sync with my X10 Mini Pro... but then since my Mini Pro is now my main phone... everything passes through Google Apps now.
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Posted: 2010-09-17 03:52:35
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You can always sync your C902 phonebook with MyPhoneExplorer on your computer, and create a backup file. Then bluetooth the backup file from your computer to your X10 mini pro, it'll self install into your contacts automatically . It worked fine for my X10.
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Posted: 2010-09-17 04:46:08
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It's okay to hate, just don't bang it
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Posted: 2010-09-17 07:25:47
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