If you can't live without paying by phone and wish you had NFC than here is an SD card that provides it. Bad thing about it is the size. Only 1GB.
Right now it only lists mostly Samsung devices as being compatible but I bet one of those will work in the Photon. They probably just haven't tested it. Might be worth looking into if you have some extra cash and want to give it a shot.
http://www.moneto.me/products-page
From my reading, its junk!!
Only place around me that has NFC is CVS, Rite-Aid, Turkey Hill. If liquor store and bar had it..............
I have word documents larger than 1Gb (although I was using ZumoCast for a minute?)
What exactly does their "App" access on my phone?
I thought about Google Wallet for a minute, sounded nice, but the same applies with them.
---------- Post added at 11:42 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:26 AM ----------
Funny as I was jus reading this today where the AG in Calif is sueing some app makers. After I read this, I thought about all the s**t I have on my Photon. How many of us actually install and app and right before you hit install there is a bunch of legal crap at the at the bottom you agree to let them access on your phone? Personally myself, I read it once and that was only because someone here posted about it.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/46496308/ns/technology_and_science-security/
just a thought, but using nfc/google wallet (a recently implemented technology, which seems to be easily hacked especially for rooted users) in combination with alcohol may prove to be an enormous mistake Don't get me wrong, I'd love to have that functionality and ease of use, but it seems like the #1 place a hacker would go to attempt that sort of thing would be a bar with inebriated patrons.
rickyhfc02 said:
just a thought, but using nfc/google wallet (a recently implemented technology, which seems to be easily hacked especially for rooted users) in combination with alcohol may prove to be an enormous mistake Don't get me wrong, I'd love to have that functionality and ease of use, but it seems like the #1 place a hacker would go to attempt that sort of thing would be a bar with inebriated patrons.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hence, my post above yours. As soon at you root you might as well take your money out your pocket and set it on the bar and go to men's room!
If you really want some cheap NFC, why not just request a replacement credit card with with NFC inside, cut out the nfc portion, and stick it under the battery door of your Photon. True, you won't have some fancy app to use with it but you still get to swipe your phone just the same.
Mbai2 said:
If you really want some cheap NFC, why not just request a replacement credit card with with NFC inside, cut out the nfc portion, and stick it under the battery door of your Photon. True, you won't have some fancy app to use with it but you still get to swipe your phone just the same.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Because America is not that advanced yet! There is talk of it in banking circles, but nothing's passed yet.
I used to piss everyone off in my travles @ Europe and Asia at the bar's. each time I got a beer or purchased a round, they had to physicaly swipe my card and have me sign paper. Everyone else they just wave and go!
Discover has the zip sticker that you can do that without wrecking a card.
Sent from my MB855 using Tapatalk
cornelious2 said:
Discover has the zip sticker that you can do that without wrecking a card.
Sent from my MB855 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Link?
Sent from my MB855 using XDA
Micro sd there to cover card number and add scale.
https://www.discover.com/credit-cards/help-center/account/zip/
Sent from my MB855 using Tapatalk
Related
Listmates,
Casemate makes a case from my iPhone days that would hold a couple of credit cards on the back of the phone, eliminating my need for a wallet most days. Anyone making one for the Amaze?
Thanks.
sefar said:
Listmates,
Casemate makes a case from my iPhone days that would hold a couple of credit cards on the back of the phone, eliminating my need for a wallet most days. Anyone making one for the Amaze?
Thanks.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Brilliant! Than when someone loses their phone, they also lose their credit and possibly their identity. I'm sure it makes the phone feel less bulky also. They're probably all sold out... ;D
Sent from my HTC_Amaze_4G using xda premium
Actually... PDair/Monaco (same product, different company branding) makes some leather cases that contain slots for cards.
http://www.pdair.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=10100000_900000_11001345&products_id=33979
If you're interested in black leather cases, this may be the solution for you.
not exactly
glacierguy said:
Brilliant! Than when someone loses their phone, they also lose their credit and possibly their identity. I'm sure it makes the phone feel less bulky also. They're probably all sold out... ;D
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Piker response! I take pretty good care of my 600 dollar phone, thank you very much. If I lose my credit card, I get them replaced for free, and the phone as well. The convenience of not having to stuff a phone, a trucker wallet and my handgun in my pocket is worth the minimal risk.
Seriously, I haven't lost my phone or my wallet ever. Adding a credit card and drivers license to the back of my big ol smartphone is minimal bulk.
sefar said:
Piker response! I take pretty good care of my 600 dollar phone, thank you very much. If I lose my credit card, I get them replaced for free, and the phone as well. The convenience of not having to stuff a phone, a trucker wallet and my handgun in my pocket is worth the minimal risk.
Seriously, I haven't lost my phone or my wallet ever. Adding a credit card and drivers license to the back of my big ol smartphone is minimal bulk.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Lol... Yeah I'd lose my head if it wasn't attached. Although, my phone is practically attached and I haven't lost it in a while knock on wood
Sent from my Energized HTC Amaze 4G using xda-premium
Hey Guys
Read the info below (and definitely check out the video) for Google's no-longer-a-secret Project Glass. I hope that this will be released to the public in the next two years or less, and even if the final product can only do half of what is shown in the video, I am still going to be the first on line to buy one! Google is definitely being innovative with this!!
http://www.androidcentral.com/googles-project-glass-shows-vision-wearable-mobile-tech
one step closer to becoming a cyborg!!
aypanthony said:
one step closer to becoming a cyborg!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Heck yeah...You have to admit that they look cool though! I will definitely have laser surgery in my eyes when these things have a released date!!
I'd totally rock those.
Modded by MBOK
First app is going to be a scouter. lol
i cant wait to get them. said they were supposed to be around $2-300.
Wondering how much they would really cost though, time to start saving up.
MRCANNADY said:
Hey Guys
Read the info below (and definitely check out the video) for Google's no-longer-a-secret Project Glass. I hope that this will be released to the public in the next two years or less, and even if the final product can only do half of what is shown in the video, I am still going to be the first on line to buy one! Google is definitely being innovative with this!!
http://www.androidcentral.com/googles-project-glass-shows-vision-wearable-mobile-tech
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
...............Car accidents will go up 1000000000000000000%, besides that AWESOME! Can I overclock them? lol
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using Tapatalk
Looks awesome! Can't wait to see them in action...
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using XDA Premium HD app
benefit14snake said:
...............Car accidents will go up 1000000000000000000%, besides that AWESOME! Can I overclock them? lol
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
yeah you may be right actually, nothing like reading your email while driving
Damn overclocking, I am wondering how much data charges will apply to it based on the carriers..watching certain "adult entertainment" can use up a lot of data, or so I heard
Hahaha.. yup car accidents, people falling down stairs, cliffs, buildings, getting hit by cars. Cant send a message with the person next to you hearing it, hmmm cool concept but skeptical of it being a safe device to use..
looks awesome and as far as safety id imagine some kind of lockup while driving or maybe just reading messages out loud and keeping the screen clear.
the lack of privacy is also somewhat troubling. some kind of projected keyboard would be a great integration to help with having to say things out loud or being in a noisy place.
What this video fails to show us is the 5lbs battery backpack. Have battery, processing and wireless communications really progressed to the point where all of it can fit comfortably within the weight-limit of a pair of glasses? I am dubious.
From the article;
It's official folks -- we are living in the future.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So where's my flying car? Where is my damned Lunar base?
Oh, right. This isn't really the future, just a bunch of commercial hucksterism so you can cough up money to support the excesses of a bunch of Suits.
Other than that, I'm all in favor of it.
---------- Post added at 05:25 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:18 AM ----------
UltraVicious said:
looks awesome and as far as safety id imagine some kind of lockup while driving or maybe just reading messages out loud and keeping the screen clear.
the lack of privacy is also somewhat troubling. some kind of projected keyboard would be a great integration to help with having to say things out loud or being in a noisy place.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah, and that's the other thing I forgot. Privacy.
Take that thing off when you're hanging out with me. It's none of Google/Facebook/The Govt's business where I am and who I'm with until the the government has a warrant for me. And it's NEVER Google/Facebook/OtherCorp's business.
Col.Kernel said:
From the article;
So where's my flying car? Where is my damned Lunar base?
Oh, right. This isn't really the future, just a bunch of commercial hucksterism so you can cough up money to support the excesses of a bunch of Suits.
Other than that, I'm all in favor of it.
---------- Post added at 05:25 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:18 AM ----------
Yeah, and that's the other thing I forgot. Privacy.
Take that thing off when you're hanging out with me. It's none of Google/Facebook/The Govt's business where I am and who I'm with until the the government has a warrant for me. And it's NEVER Google/Facebook/OtherCorp's business.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah, and where the hell is my jetpack???
kru_ said:
What this video fails to show us is the 5lbs battery backpack. Have battery, processing and wireless communications really progressed to the point where all of it can fit comfortably within the weight-limit of a pair of glasses? I am dubious.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
its actually not going to need a big battery. The screen its the biggest consumer on a device. Like 60% if your battery goes to your screen. These don't have a screen so it might be amazing on battery.
UltraVicious said:
looks awesome and as far as safety id imagine some kind of lockup while driving or maybe just reading messages out loud and keeping the screen clear.
the lack of privacy is also somewhat troubling. some kind of projected keyboard would be a great integration to help with having to say things out loud or being in a noisy place.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Privacy is the only thing I don't like about these glasses. People could be recording you and you would not even know it. It would suck also if someone hacked your glasses and watched you go every where.
Sent from my ADR6300 using xda premium
benefit14snake said:
...............Car accidents will go up 1000000000000000000%, besides that AWESOME! Can I overclock them? lol
Sent from my Transformer Prime TF201 using Tapatalk
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well they might make them with a speed limit, like anything above "normal" walking speed would shut the glasses off. (and above a certain excessive speed it turns back on, either to record you falling of a cliff or to be able to use as an airline passenger).
Why, oh, why can't people post in the right section? Unless Project Glass is going to be powered by a Transformer Prime in a back pack, then this should be in the...wait, it shouldn't be on XDA at all. This thing is a) not real, b) maybe won't run Android c) might not exist at all.
But then I guess with gas prices as high as they are we're probably all sitting at home being bored. *sigh* Continue misposting. No use arguing with the mob.
"one step closer to becoming a cyborg!!"
lol
First thing we should do when this is realeased is download the terminator app, go back in time, and stop that evil fruity company from launching
The_Stranger said:
Well they might make them with a speed limit, like anything above "normal" walking speed would shut the glasses off. (and above a certain excessive speed it turns back on, either to record you falling of a cliff or to be able to use as an airline passenger).
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
but what if you were in the passenger seat? Its a good idea though. But it would be cool if it displayed your speed and directions.
Sent from my ADR6300 using xda premium
With that thing strapped to your face for so long... I would be worried about screen burn on the cornea.
if CyanogenMod can make SimplyTapp (google wallet clone) works on any phones with NFC (if it has CM9.1 supports).
why cant google get off their lazy ass and make google wallet works on any phones with NFC ??
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Otg3RWkggSw
That's rad!
I wanna do that...
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using Tapatalk 2
That is very cool ...
And you raise an interesting point ....
Are you listening Google? ???...g
gregsarg said:
That is very cool ...
And you raise an interesting point ....
Are you listening Google? ???...g
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Google is sleeping with the enemy! making apps for ios and dropped the latest lawsuit on apple!
I guess Google doesn't really give a $#@* about google wallet success or fail !
if they care, they can make a version of wallet that works on any phones with nfc and "claim" it's from cyanogenMod or a xda member!
OMG that was freakin awesome! I would love to do that, with my note. Life would be so much simpler.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using Tapatalk 2
Google and the IOS nightmare......(sigh).....It's gonna get interesting....g
I had wallet on my nexus, you should have seen them at McDonalds when I paid for my food with my phone.
9wire said:
I had wallet on my nexus, you should have seen them at McDonalds when I paid for my food with my phone.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i havnt tried at McDonalds yet, i worry if it doesnt work, it' a big embarrassment!
i only tried it at Reno, NV casino hotels, some have soda vending machine with nfc and it does works!
Just bought a drink at McDonalds using my phone!
Luckily there was no one else in line. The guy behind the counter was very patient as I kept tapping my phone on the card reader and nothing happened. I didn't realize you had to touch the "card" you wanted to use on the phone display first before tapping it onto the card reader. Once I did that however, it said approved instantly.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using Tapatalk 2
Confirmed working, or at least installed and running, on Jamie's CM10/PA hybrid ROM, FYI...
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using Tapatalk 2
Having to pay to use this takes away the point of it. Buying the cards doesn't seem worth it to me.
Yeah, it's a little gimmicky. I just bought the 5 dollar McDonald's gift card to try it.
The one legitimate use I could see, if you could use it anywhere, is to be able to have a couple of bucks stashed away on your phone for when you need it. I frequently don't have my wallet or any cash with me but I always have my phone.
And it is kinda fun...
It would be perfect for Paypal to make an NFC app
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using Tapatalk 2
ManelScout4Life said:
Having to pay to use this takes away the point of it. Buying the cards doesn't seem worth it to me.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
it' a perfect way to impress that cute chick at MacDonald cashier or that cute chick standing behind you at MacDonald! haha
netnerd said:
it' a perfect way to impress that cute chick at MacDonald cashier or that cute chick standing behind you at MacDonald! haha
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Lol I want nothing to do with a chick who works at Mc Donalds
ManelScout4Life said:
Lol I want nothing to do with a chick who works at Mc Donalds
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
He did say, "standing BEHIND you". Big difference in my book.
Sent from my Note...where BIGGER is better!
I used it this morning at McDs to buy a cup of coffee,it worked good and very quick.It says the card is reloadable at McDs,not sure how that works? Do you just hand them cash then tap the nfc and it loads the card?If thats the case the small fee for the original card is not so bad.Also would like to have the reloadable pay anywhere card that is sold out.
djbrian52 said:
He did say, "standing BEHIND you". Big difference in my book.
Sent from my Note...where BIGGER is better!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
But he also said the cute chick behind the cashier.....eek
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using Tapatalk 2
Update on my McDs reloadable. I was able to load $5 onto the card no problem just hand them the cash tapp the NFCs together and it was a done deal. So if the tapp anywhere reloadable card works like this the fee is not so bad...I hope these become available soon.
OK so I'm interested in this app...Downloaded and went to add a Tim Horton's card..There is a $1.47 service charge for a $5 card.
I was about to buy and then I realized this maybe a per purchase charge...I might still go for this if I can up the amount to average out the service charge but I don't want to go all in until I know this even works!
I'll pay for the convenience of not having to carry my wallet..The note is a big phone...and I wear tight jeans...and I have too much penis...so not having to cram a wallet in with all of that going on would be cool...
crutzulee said:
I'll pay for the convenience of not having to carry my wallet..The note is a big phone...and I wear tight jeans...and I have too much penis...so not having to cram a wallet in with all of that going on would be cool...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Is your phone also your ID in Canada? I could never go without my wallet.
I received my lovely (and exorbitantly expensive) HTC One today. It's a well made phone, attractive and solidly built. I was very pleased with it until I discovered it has no SD Card slot and, more importantly, no way to replace the battery!
As Becool0130 has observed, "Within 1 year time the battery life wont be as good." I personally have worn out and replaced three batteries in my previous phone before the phone itself died and needed replacing. (That's why I bought the HTC One.)
How on Earth could anyone think that making a disposable $580 phone was a good idea??
Do not buy the HTC One.
Cool story bro
Sent from my HTC VLE_U using Tapatalk 2
bblackmoor said:
I received my lovely (and exorbitantly expensive) HTC One today. It's a well made phone, attractive and solidly built. I was very pleased with it until I discovered it has no SD Card slot and, more importantly, no way to replace the battery!
As Becool0130 has observed, "Within 1 year time the battery life wont be as good." I personally have worn out and replaced three batteries in my previous phone before the phone itself died and needed replacing. (That's why I bought the HTC One.)
How on Earth could anyone think that making a disposable $580 phone was a good idea??
Do not buy the HTC One.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
So why did you buy one in the first place? There have been reviews and tech specs online since the device was announced. Lol
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app
Troll detected.
monkeypaws said:
So why did you buy one in the first place?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Because it received favorable reviews, I liked the technical specifications, and it was reported to work well with T-Mobile's "Wifi Calling" feature. Unfortunately, none of that makes up for the fact that the phone is disposable.
No, I did not make a point of checking to make sure the battery can be replaced when it wears out, just like I don't make a point of checking to make sure the tires on a car can be replaced when they wear out. Why would I? Everyone knows they wear out, so why would anyone make a car that has non-replaceable tires, or a phone that has a non-replaceable battery? The entire idea is absurd.
It's not a mistake that I will make again, and I will do what I can to help prevent others from making the same mistake.
Thank you for your kind comments.
bblackmoor said:
Because it received favorable reviews, I liked the technical specifications, and it was reported to work well with T-Mobile's "Wifi Calling" feature. Unfortunately, none of that makes up for the fact that the phone is disposable.
No, I did not make a point of checking to make sure the battery can be replaced when it wears out, just like I don't make a point of checking to make sure the tires on a car can be replaced when they wear out. Why would I? Everyone knows they wear out, so why would anyone make a car that has non-replaceable tires, or a phone that has a non-replaceable battery? The entire idea is absurd.
It's not a mistake that I will make again, and I will do what I can to help prevent others from making the same mistake.
Thank you for your kind comments.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
All phones are disposable.
Sent from my HTC One using xda premium
bblackmoor said:
Because it received favorable reviews, I liked the technical specifications, and it was reported to work well with T-Mobile's "Wifi Calling" feature. Unfortunately, none of that makes up for the fact that the phone is disposable.
No, I did not make a point of checking to make sure the battery can be replaced when it wears out, just like I don't make a point of checking to make sure the tires on a car can be replaced when they wear out. Why would I? Everyone knows they wear out, so why would anyone make a car that has non-replaceable tires, or a phone that has a non-replaceable battery? The entire idea is absurd.
It's not a mistake that I will make again, and I will do what I can to help prevent others from making the same mistake.
Thank you for your kind comments.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well, lesson learned about researching before buying. HTC has been designing their phones without replaceable batteries for a couple of years now. Of course, the Iphone also has a fixed battery. It allows for a more sturdy construction and somewhat sleeker designs. The battery was one of my main concerns before buying.
FWIW, I'm a fairly light user, and I go about 20 hours on 50% battery. So for my daily use it is fine. However I think that with full power and gaming, my phone would only do about 7 hours before I'd have to seek a charger.
Is Samsung still hiring?
The more and more I travel, the more I run into situations where an outlet is available. On my workday, without any 'power conservation' options or debloating, my One runs from 7am-7pm with roughly 50% charge left. I use it quite a bit to check feeds, text, the occasional game - and music streaming mornings/afternoons on my 15-30 minute subway commute. I only use it heavily on the train/bus/plane, and usually plugs are available... I guess a car would prove more difficult, but a car charger would help if I was in the passenger seat and gaming on it the whole time or watching movies. And I certainly did not purchase this Mercedes of a phone because I was going to go backpacking with it.
But - everyone I know uses their phone differently - I personally would not consider the phone disposable by a longshot.
If iphones last as long as they do with out replacing a battery i see no reason why our phones wont last a long time. Also obvious troll is obvious.
bblackmoor said:
Because it received favorable reviews, I liked the technical specifications, and it was reported to work well with T-Mobile's "Wifi Calling" feature. Unfortunately, none of that makes up for the fact that the phone is disposable.
No, I did not make a point of checking to make sure the battery can be replaced when it wears out, just like I don't make a point of checking to make sure the tires on a car can be replaced when they wear out. Why would I? Everyone knows they wear out, so why would anyone make a car that has non-replaceable tires, or a phone that has a non-replaceable battery? The entire idea is absurd.
It's not a mistake that I will make again, and I will do what I can to help prevent others from making the same mistake.
Thank you for your kind comments.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I can only imagine how your research and buying process went:
*Scene opens, at a computer*
'OOH, SHINY!' *clicks buy*
/fin
These trolls on XDA lately:laugh:
Jayedamina said:
These trolls on XDA lately:laugh:
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm actually not sure the OP is a troll, if that is what you mean. Just an uninformed shopper.
CocheseUGA said:
I can only imagine how your research and buying process went:
*Scene opens, at a computer*
'OOH, SHINY!' *clicks buy*
/fin
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
lol
CocheseUGA said:
I can only imagine how your research and buying process went:
*Scene opens, at a computer*
'OOH, SHINY!' *clicks buy*
/fin
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
10/10 post, would read again
Sent from my HTC One using xda app-developers app
Don't people do their homework these days or ask questions before buying??
I scratched up the bottom speakers grill and sent it back to be repaired. They soar they have to replace the screen too even though it works perfectly fine. They quoted me 180 dollars -.-
Sent from my HTC VLE_U using Tapatalk 2
No, they make an uniformed decision and then come here talking about liking the technical specs and being surprised by the lack of sd card and imbedded battery... Both of which are clearly stated in the specs I read.
And I'm sure someone on XDA will shortly figure out an easy method to replace the battery. And if not it's a good excuse to get the next latest and greatest...
desiregeek said:
Don't people do their homework these days or ask questions before buying??
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sent from my HTC One using xda app-developers app
Didn't you post this two days ago? Looks like that thread got deleted.
Are you seriously going to keep reposting this when it gets deleted?
Someone ban this guy.
Hello to everyone!
I would like to buy an second hand Atrix for 100 euros and I don't know if it is a good deal. As (former) owners of this phone, would you do this deal?
So why are people so bent on not willing to search even the most basic things?
STOP BEING LAZY AND USE SEARCH.
It is really annoying when the same questions get asked over and over and over again.
Hi peslap,
Your thread has been moved from Atrix 4G General to Atrix 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting. Please post in the correct sub-forum in future.
--wedgess
peslap said:
Hello to everyone!
I would like to buy an second hand Atrix for 100 euros and I don't know if it is a good deal. As (former) owners of this phone, would you do this deal?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Avg deal on Atrix - 50-80 USD
not sure what the conversion rate is from Euro to USD, but as long as it falls in that range it is a good deal.
I would definitely get this phone again. despite all the drama that has happened with bootloaders, ICS, etc., my time with this device has been great. It may have hit its official EOL and may slowly be marching towards its developmental EOL (remember, epinter said he had issues getting 4.3 to boot at first, and we don't know what kind of revamped system KK will bring), but it still is able to do the basics and provide a good performance to the user of the device. Case and point, look at how many ppl are still tracking this device/using this device.
I just bought a used one on The Bay as I felt it offered a good deal for $95 in great condition. It was unlocked but, needed the Bootloader unlocked and Rooted. Non-contract phones for around $100 USD are mostly single core low storage and RAM. There are other older tech phones out there that fall in this category but, I went with the Atrix and so far am happy I did!:good:
It's still a good buy since you can unlock the bootloader, and have fun loading custom Roms.
Really the unlocking of the bootloader is the only thing that saved this phone.
The ability to throw (say for example) Cyanogen Mod on this phone makes it a good primary phone, and IMO an excellent secondary device...
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
As a current "user" of a Motorola Atrix, I encourage you to not do do so. I don't know if that's a cheap price but with the wifi/bt problem I got on my Atrix (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1205775, that's why I wrote down "user" between quotes: because of that my phone not only got wifi/bt broken, now speaker doesn't work anymore and can't pick up calls) I think people must not buy any Motorola phone again. It's incredible that someone make chips with planned obsolescence.
Of course good phone,as if you don't watch hd videos.
I love the phone so much I've gone through probably a dozen over the years. I don't want a new phone with a larger screen, I like a small phone. I like hdmi out, swappable batteries, and micro SD.
As the last post mentioned, the phone does have a serious design flaw. The WiFi/Bluetooth chip stops working. That's the biggest reason I've gone through so many of these. I know people who have never had the problem, but I've had it on close to a dozen deviCes. Perhaps it's my usage that gives me such high failure rates. As of right now, there is no known fix for the WiFi problem, the.main board requires replacement.
Your mileage will vary of course and you may get an Atrix that lasts you for years with zero problems. My first one lasted over a year.
Sent from my MB860 using xda app-developers app
---------- Post added at 11:16 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:14 PM ----------
Also, all the other parts are very easily replaceable, like the screen, digitizer, speaker, etc.
Only problem that can't be fixed cheaply is WiFi. Besides that, It's one of the easiest phones to work on.
Sent from my MB860 using xda app-developers app
I think 100 euros is very good price for atrix.So cheap
Here's a little clue to the question of attic being good. I I was recently upgraded to the Sam d4 by Att and liked it until they locked it down. I I kept finding reasons to send it in and get a replacement that was not locked down. 3 times.
Finally I sold it and bought the attic new on eBay for 118 USDA. This was the phone I was upgraded from which I had unfortunately broken.
I loved the attic and hope to use it for a while.
I don't watch movies or television on my cellphone ever.
Sent from my Z992 using xda app-developers app
---------- Post added at 10:21 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:15 AM ----------
Sorry attic should be atrix
Sent from my Z992 using xda app-developers app
I paid $40 on ebay for a used one. Condition is better than i expected to be honest. Everything seems to work fine but if I had to use it with motoblur i would skip it. Honestly couldn't give 2 craps one way or the other if bluetooh dies off. Wifi would be a bummer but not a deal breaker for me.
So what you're saying is, you're pleased by the overall condition because you're a very non-demanding person with low standards?
I mean most people would definitely be very upset if their bluetooth and/or wifi quit working...
I'm pleased with the condition because I paid $40 for a phone that was $200 3 years ago and everything seems to work. I never use bluetooth so if it happens to die i would never even notice. If wifi died that would be a bummer but I only really use wifi while at home and when I'm at home i'd rather use my laptop or nexus 7 than my phone so it wouldn't be that big of a deal.
Bluetooth? Why? Who uses it and for what? Earsets? More of a nuisance than anything else.
Sent from my Z992 using xda app-developers app
aarond1004 said:
Bluetooth? Why? Who uses it and for what? Earsets? More of a nuisance than anything else.
Sent from my Z992 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Your opinion, not the majority opinion of others.
By the way, a little fyi. Did you know that there are laws in place about driving and phone usage? Did you think about the fact that bluetooth allows drivers to use their phones without breaking laws? Oh and by the way, for military members like myself, its against base policy to talk and drive. Which means that bluetooth is something that can help servicemembers answer their phones without violating policies and getting their on base driving priveledges revoked.
Sent from my DROIDX using xda app-developers app
FYI talking while driving is talking while driving through a warder or not.
Sent from my Z992 using xda app-developers app
aarond1004 said:
FYI talking while driving is talking while driving through a warder or not.
Sent from my Z992 using xda app-developers app
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hands free = no violation
Not hands free = violation
Bluetooth = hands free
Hope this clarifies what i may have worded incorrectly.
Moving on from the bt topic in this thread to avoid post after post clogging up this thread
Sent from my DROIDX using xda app-developers app