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Windows Phone 8.1 |OT| Update 1
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megarockexe
Member
You wouldn't for the millionth time during that Simpsons marathon.
brotkasten
Member
I'm really hyped about Health & Fitness on Android. I really miss it.
juliushandle
Member
Amazon Fire is now 99 cents with a 2 yr contract. It's introduction and poor reception probably had something to do with the McLaren cancellation.
Were you on the dev preview?
No, I was not.
juliushandle
Member
I'm pretty sure it's a known issue with Verizon. All my friends on Verizon send double texts.
So, I think I'm trying to break free from AT&T's iron grip. So, since I'm not going to be getting a subsidized phone in October I'm thinking of just buying a 1520 right now.
Problem is there's not a lot of purchasing options that I can find. There's a refurbished batch on ebay for $319.99 that's a tempting risk (risk that it'll be in good condition and that I'll be able to unlock the phone when my contract with AT&T).
$539.99 seems to be the best price (@ Newegg) for an unlocked 1520.3 but that's pretty steep compared to the refurb.
I can swing $400 for a phone easily, any more and I'll have to save up (which isn't the end of the world, I just want to make a change now because I'm impatient). Which way would you go? Also, what way have people gone about getting 1520's outside of 2-year contracts?
(Bonus question: what color is best on the 1520?)
Problem is there's not a lot of purchasing options that I can find. There's a refurbished batch on ebay for $319.99 that's a tempting risk (risk that it'll be in good condition and that I'll be able to unlock the phone when my contract with AT&T).
$539.99 seems to be the best price (@ Newegg) for an unlocked 1520.3 but that's pretty steep compared to the refurb.
I can swing $400 for a phone easily, any more and I'll have to save up (which isn't the end of the world, I just want to make a change now because I'm impatient). Which way would you go? Also, what way have people gone about getting 1520's outside of 2-year contracts?
(Bonus question: what color is best on the 1520?)
José Mourinho
cocknose
Good to see the Windows 8 app is still a piece of shit. It detects my 930 but won't give me access to the files or auto import anything.
Just bought a red 1520 on craigslist for $250 and it was literally brand new. Guy it on contract bought it, didnt like it and stuck it back in the box.
I buy all my phones on craigslist.
Someone's asking $250 near me but says the phone has a bad IMEI number? What could that mean. I used to sell cell phones at Best Buy back in the day but i imagine that would make activating the phone a pain.
juliushandle
Member
Yup, windows 8 USB issue. It's an on and off issue.José Mourinho;129013625 said:
juliushandle
Member
Bad IMEI means the phone was likely stolen and now permanently locked. Probably only good for parts now.
Yeah, some quick research leads to the same conclusion. Oh well, seemed to good to be true anyways. Next best price is $500, so it seems like I'll be waiting for a while to get a good deal.
Yes it is. I was at target just now and my phone automatically joined targets free guest WiFi.
MrGreencastle
Member
Anyone want to post their homescreens how they have it set up now, along with names of the more obscure apps you've got pinned?
I'm trying to figure out a layout that I like since updating to Cyan, with folders and such. And some wallpaper that would look nice behind the tiles, too.
Thanks!
I'm trying to figure out a layout that I like since updating to Cyan, with folders and such. And some wallpaper that would look nice behind the tiles, too.
Thanks!
NeOak
Member
$199 with a contract was what killed it IMO.
juliushandle
Member
Are you looking for an unlocked device? I see ATT locked refurbs all the time priced between $250-350 depending on condition.
I can't add my work Gmail to my DP L521 Every time I successfully enter the 2FA pin code, the "authorize app" page appears for a split second before bringing me back to the Accounts page before I can authorize the app. I've done it three times in a row now, it's a pain when my password is a huge ass 1Password mess.
Every time I successfully enter the 2FA pin code, the "authorize app" page appears for a split second before bringing me back to the Accounts page before I can authorize the app. I've done it three times in a row now, it's a pain when my password is a huge ass 1Password mess.Anyone want to post their homescreens how they have it set up now, along with names of the more obscure apps you've got pinned?
I'm trying to figure out a layout that I like since updating to Cyan, with folders and such. And some wallpaper that would look nice behind the tiles, too.
Thanks!
I love live tiles. Not just how they help me use less space, but also how they still show notifications and also how you can somewhat control the layout within them.
Home screen
- Simple calendar has a nice layout for me. Photos using my favourite photos for the live tile (I also use those photos cycling on the lock screen, with weather flow's image shuffle setting)
- Small icons for main phone/email/messaging apps.
- headertiles app is used to create the little header tiles over my app folders at the bottom
- blank tiles app is used to create padding
Facebook and twitter I have in a live tile because I only need to see notification badges at this level. When I tap on the Facebook folder it comes up like this so I can easily see more info on the notification eg on facebook's live tile.
An example of one of the app folders for video
Another app folder for music showing how you can arrange different sized tiles inside a live folder to control the layout. This works best with small live tiles. If you do it with medium or large it'll start to rotate the icons in the live tile and I find it a bit distracting - sometimes tiles are hidden
With live tiles it really compresses my home screen, so there is opportunity to adjust/expand over time.
juliushandle
Member
Every time Nokia announces new phones there's carrier announcements that shortly follow, at least for US carriers. The phones that have been announced with no immediate announcement from carriers seem to never be released in the US.
So because no US carriers have yet to announce availability on the 730 and 830, I am led to believe they aren't coming to the US or that Microsoft's carrier partnerships have slowed or gone to shit since the Nokia merger and they'll be announces later. Either way, pretty sad if the 635 is the only 8.1 device by the time the iPhone 6 is released.
lastflowers
Banned
You should really check out this AMAZING APP LIFELOGGER: http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/lifelogger/13933b15-2a0e-44eb-84ce-f95e645a42f9
BEST APP EVER
shameless self-plug
I don't think I need the device unlocked. I was hoping to get a 1520.3 to get back all the features AT&T stripped out. But those look like they are $500+.
There's a couple refurbished options out there but my track record with refurb stuff has been checkered at best, so I'm always leery. Especially with something I'll be using every day like a phone.
So I deleted my temp internet files after seeing how much space it was taking up. Well now every time I launch the browser, I need to log into GAF again. Anyone else have this issue? It saves my log in information but doesn't keep me logged in.
This doesn't happen with my Icon on Verizon. It's a drag, but have you tried resetting your phone?
Considering how fast the battery drains with my Icon, this isn't too surprising. Sadly Cyan is supposed to help with battery consumption.
This doesn't happen with my Icon on Verizon. It's a drag, but have you tried resetting your phone?
Considering how fast the battery drains with my Icon, this isn't too surprising. Sadly Cyan is supposed to help with battery consumption.
MrGreencastle
Member
Nice layout! I'm really liking how the folders are changing up how I've had my Start Screen. I've only really made major changes after lot's of tinkering two or three times. Once when going from WP7 to WP8, then again once they allowed small tiles, and now once again with folders in 8.1. I pretty much use my phone through muscle memory after a certain while.
I like the use of Wide tiles inside a mini-tile-folder. You still get the notifications, but the benefit of having the full wide tile, which is something I haven't really used a lot of because of how much space it takes up. As far as I've been able to tell, even if the tiles don't show up in rotation inside the folder's "preview", the tile will still show up if there is a notification.
I like Simple Calendar's live tile better than the stock WP8 one, due to much more useful info in the same space, but I don't like the Super Calendar app very much over the default Calendar in 8.1. Sadly I couldn't find any options to change what calendar app launches from the live tile in Simple's settings. Maybe in a future update.
Any other relatively new apps with interesting functionality or live tiles lately?
NeOak
Member
juliushandle
Member
YouTube is broken again. Website and Metrotube are down. Damn you Google!
jossueinacoma
Member
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Wow, back to MSN? Such a bad change. Reminds me of the 90's... the bad part of the 90's that you're happy is gone. The brand is reminiscent of AOL, Yahoo, Hotmail, etc. Hope they go back to Bing. Much more attractive brand when compared to MSN IMO.
Also, after trying to change my gmail address on my Google account (hint: you can't) I am so happy with MS's much better account system (aliases). Hell, because my YouTube account is stuck to my gmail, even if I make a new Google account, delete my YouTube channel, and remake it on the new Google account the username is taken forever. So embarrassingly frustrating for such a modern account system.
Also, after trying to change my gmail address on my Google account (hint: you can't) I am so happy with MS's much better account system (aliases). Hell, because my YouTube account is stuck to my gmail, even if I make a new Google account, delete my YouTube channel, and remake it on the new Google account the username is taken forever. So embarrassingly frustrating for such a modern account system.
Valkyria
Banned
Any one?
Don't use WP Whatsapp but can't you download the profile pictures then manually apply them to the contacts? That'd probably take a while though if you have a ton of contacts.
Valkyria
Banned
Yeah but I'm too lazy XD. I would have to do that because I'm not finding anything myself.
I don't think anyone did, unless you refer to my piss take.
I don't have Metrotube installed anymore, but MyTube is fine.
What phone are you using? I think your layout looks great, but I've found on the 1020 that I can't use the 3 column option as the tiles become too small for me to use (eyes aren't as good as they used to be).