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sihingwa
#21 Posted : Wednesday, March 16, 2011 5:20:03 PM
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sumuni wrote:
@ sihingwa, assuming you are still using the stock /default call application, start it, go to contacts, press menu (I think it's the second button on the left on IDEOS), select import from sim card and you are done.


THANKS A LOT SUMUNI, Now am in love with my Droid. Initilly I anted to give it to a younger sibling!
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VituVingiSana
#22 Posted : Wednesday, March 16, 2011 10:03:09 PM
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As a cheap smartphone, the IDEOS is quite good but I have to say [if budget is not an issue] the iPhone is much better!
Greedy when others are fearful. Very fearful when others are greedy - to paraphrase Warren Buffett
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Jus Blazin
#23 Posted : Wednesday, March 16, 2011 10:23:24 PM
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muganda wrote:

To use iDEOs with Airtel, surely there must be a way, there's always a way. Let the time come...

You can actually use Airtel line on an Ideos. I've just set up one. Thing is you have to set up internet settings manually.
Luck is when Preparation meets Opportunity. ~ Lucius Annaeus Seneca
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Gordon Gekko
#24 Posted : Wednesday, March 16, 2011 10:38:23 PM
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@Jus Blazin, I'm able to make voice calls when I use airtel on IDEOS, but internet wouldn't work - the little letter 'E' that appears on the top of the screen doesn't come on, subsequently internet is off. My assumption is that it is because it requires 3G. If it is APN' where is it set?
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Gordon Gekko
#25 Posted : Wednesday, March 16, 2011 10:40:38 PM
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@Jus Blazin, I'm able to make voice calls when I use airtel on IDEOS, but internet wouldn't work - the little letter 'E' that appears on the top of the screen doesn't come on, subsequently internet is off. My assumption is that it is because it requires 3G. If it is APN' where is it set?
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Jus Blazin
#26 Posted : Wednesday, March 16, 2011 10:41:10 PM
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Pablo wrote:
Thanks @sumuni

However you said "...after the download is complete long press on the homescreen..."

Which is the home screen and where do you long press?

The home screen is the first screen. Then you long press anywhere on it. The home screen has the call button, menu and browser icons at the bottom.
Luck is when Preparation meets Opportunity. ~ Lucius Annaeus Seneca
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Jus Blazin
#27 Posted : Wednesday, March 16, 2011 11:16:05 PM
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@GG, go to Settings - Wireless & Networks - Mobile Networks.

Under Mobile Networks, first select Data Enabled. Then select Use only 2G Networks. Lastly, select Access Point Names. Select the Zain/Airtel settings. Edit the APN, Proxy, Port, Username and Password as per the Airtel settings. I had to check online since am not an Airtel sub.

That should work.
Luck is when Preparation meets Opportunity. ~ Lucius Annaeus Seneca
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Gordon Gekko
#28 Posted : Thursday, March 17, 2011 10:08:08 AM
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Thanks, will do. But right now I have downloaded something called JuiceDefender. It is supposed to manage the currently humongous consumption of battery power by activating the links say every 15 minutes (configurable). Since I cant use the touch screen and chew gum at the same time, I will follow your APN advice after a few days.
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Much Know
#29 Posted : Thursday, March 17, 2011 1:08:19 PM
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Other than the better cameras on high end phones I can't see anything to pay more for, the ideos is really good! Wish it had a small portable charger.
Ras Kienyeji Man
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Jus Blazin
#30 Posted : Friday, March 18, 2011 10:54:02 AM
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@Gekko, that Juice defender is something. loving it. Thank you.
Luck is when Preparation meets Opportunity. ~ Lucius Annaeus Seneca
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