Johnny Shearer Posted 15 April, 2011 Posted 15 April, 2011 I have just upgraded to this phone. Anyone else got one? Battery has heated up quickly and the phone has cut me off whilst I'm calling someone. Also battery life is a few hours and I have switched off all the 'live' updates etc. Anyone else having similar problems or is it just a continuation of soem Desire issues?
itchen_dan Posted 15 April, 2011 Posted 15 April, 2011 I dont have that phone but looking across the web, there is a forum about desire issues. Alot of people complaining about shutting everything off and it is still getting hot. http://www.htcdesireforum.com/htc-desire-troubleshooting/desire-overheating/15/
Johnny Shearer Posted 15 April, 2011 Author Posted 15 April, 2011 Yeah that was my first resort to. On the forums. Haven't seen that one though! Shall give it a read. I shall keep the Desire S until monday to see if I can tweak it a little bit, if not its getting returned and swapped for the Nexus S!
miserableoldgit Posted 16 April, 2011 Posted 16 April, 2011 Let us know how you get on. I am due for an upgrade soon and really fancied a Desire S.
Johnny Shearer Posted 18 April, 2011 Author Posted 18 April, 2011 Let us know how you get on. I am due for an upgrade soon and really fancied a Desire S. Had a further look at forums and reviews for the Desire S and asked a work colleague about their battery. Her's did not overheat therefore I've asked for an exchange as I think I may have had a dodgy battery. Wanted to switch to the Google Nexus S (as last week I was offered this or the Desire) but Vodafone weren't having any it of it this time round. Quite tempted to phone back and opt out of the contract as I can still do that. However - played around with the Desire and switched off most of the 'live' syncing ie. the weather, facebook and dimmed the screen as this was the main source of killing the battery. Battery seems better for it. Also read that batteries take a couple of charging cycles to get up to speed, so shall stick it out with the Desire. Whats the point of having a smart phone if its gonna die on you hey. Use wise I would say the following: The screen is 3.7 inches and very responsive to touch. I'd say just as responsive as the iPhone 4 maybe more so. Is made using Gorilla Glass (ultra tough supposedly but I'm not gonna test that out!) Andriod apps of course, need to get tapatalk for Saintsweb forum and Swype (for writing text/emails etc. Works by analysing your messages and does a word prediction thing and it does make a difference compared to writing normally). The vodafone rep said the Desire only comes with internal storage however I believe HTC already include an 8gb micro SD card in the handset (this was the case with mine). Nice sturdy body and a decent weight. I know all these super fancy phones are gonna come out in the summer with dual processors and 3D abilities but I think the Desire/Nexus S etc should tide people over for awhile yet.
miserableoldgit Posted 19 April, 2011 Posted 19 April, 2011 Thanks for that. I think I will go with it and gie it a try.
miserableoldgit Posted 19 April, 2011 Posted 19 April, 2011 Interesting comments on battery life:- http://androidforums.com/htc-desire-s/319326-battery-life.html
Johnny Shearer Posted 19 April, 2011 Author Posted 19 April, 2011 Interesting comments on battery life:- http://androidforums.com/htc-desire-s/319326-battery-life.html Ah ok, seems to confirm what I read as well. In fairness the phone should last me over a year easy. Now just to get a cover!
Barry the Badger Posted 20 April, 2011 Posted 20 April, 2011 Just ordered an upgrade to one of these today. Fingers crossed.
miserableoldgit Posted 21 April, 2011 Posted 21 April, 2011 Just ordered an upgrade to one of these today. Fingers crossed. Did an early upgrade thingy and am expecting mine today. Fingers crossed as well!!
Johnny Shearer Posted 23 April, 2011 Author Posted 23 April, 2011 I could mine exchanged and the new one's battery doesnt overheat! 2 days use out of it although the first day it was used solely as a phone and not messed around with! Definitely getting a case and screen protector too. Dont want to see the aluminium body scratched! Miserable - have you had a good play around with it?
miserableoldgit Posted 23 April, 2011 Posted 23 April, 2011 Yeah I think so. Very impressed with how easy it was to transfer all of my data from my old Nokia N97. Down loaded a few apps. Messing around with it all the time at the moment. Really sad isn`t it!? I have ordered an HTC leather pouch/case for £6 from Amazon.
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