Nokia 6630 [Archive] - MyBroadband

vodacom3g

04-02-2005, 11:27 AM

PCW -

I've been trying to get a more accurate than 'soon' date for you.

Here's the issue with the Nokia 6630:

All 3G video phones must conform to the VodafoneLive! spec and this includes (for obvious reasons) the ability to make a video call.

The 6630 needs an external device (cradle) to make video calls, so you'll be able to make a video call but only when you're at your desk. A bit weird, I know, but Nokia's been very weird lately with the form factors.

What the general feedback on this? Is this a show stopper?

Raithlin

04-02-2005, 11:29 AM

Yes, the Z1010 is a flip phone, but SE must have had a reason for it. They've only released 3 clamshells thus far.

PCW

04-02-2005, 12:02 PM

vodacom3g

Looking at www.threeg.co.za the Nokia seemed the best on offer, particularly as I dislike clamshell phones. I've never been a Motorola fan but it has good reviews, so maybe I should just go for that. I need a new contract and don't want to wait too long to sort it out.

I did not know about the cradle issue. That puts me off the Nokia straight away. I agree with what you say RE Nokia - some of the phones they have introduced recently are utterly bizarre.

Harley79

04-02-2005, 12:06 PM

And totally unstable like other wireless solutions on this forum :-)

I hate my Nokia and will never buy one again. I wish a rep from RF Design was on this forum and read this message. Only EVER had nokia before, but will NEVER again. Nokia 6600 is a load of complete crap. Problem after problem. Had 5 software upgrades in less than a year and each one "will definatelly sort your problem out sir", yet it doesn't. Basic thing like getting a "beep" when I get an SMS. How difficult is that?

yazzo

04-02-2005, 02:39 PM

6630 can still make video calls, the other person just sees whatever your camera is pointed at. can't make face to face calls, tho' a mirror should solve the problem... :D

Would love to know when it'll be available, I'm upgrading as well and the symbian software is defs 1 up on the moto.

VQuest

04-02-2005, 05:40 PM

I want the 6630 - cradle or no cradle. I won't be making any video calls, so that doesn't worry me. Just please release the phone! :) My upgrade is in 8 days time.

bosun

04-02-2005, 09:58 PM

Basic thing like getting a "beep" when I get an SMS. How difficult is that?

Question - Do you happen to have any SMS that you just CANNOT delete? I had this once, and experienced the "No Beep" when receiving.

How to fix it - 1st make a backup of your contacts, settings etc
Then - perform the microsoft salute

Switch off the phone.

Hold down the following three buttons: Green (call answer) button, * button, and '3' button

While holding these buttons, press the power button and switch on the phone (This takes extreme finger flexibility)

When the message 'Formatting' appears on the screen, release all of the buttons

Note that you shouldn't switch the phone off or remove the battery when performing either of these operations, and it's advised that the handset has a reasonable amount of battery charge before performing a format/reset.

Then restore your contacts etc.

This worked for me, it takes quite a while to do though.

alchamy

05-02-2005, 09:02 AM

Question - Do you happen to have any SMS that you just CANNOT delete? I had this once, and experienced the "No Beep" when receiving.

How to fix it - 1st make a backup of your contacts, settings etc
Then - perform the microsoft salute

Switch off the phone.

Hold down the following three buttons: Green (call answer) button, * button, and '3' button

While holding these buttons, press the power button and switch on the phone (This takes extreme finger flexibility)

When the message 'Formatting' appears on the screen, release all of the buttons

Note that you shouldn't switch the phone off or remove the battery when performing either of these operations, and it's advised that the handset has a reasonable amount of battery charge before performing a format/reset.

Then restore your contacts etc.

This worked for me, it takes quite a while to do though.

Before doing this I would recommend confirming where the fault lies, IE is it the OS/Phone or a 3rd party application. Boot your phone into safe mode and check if the problems persist, if they do they you most likely have a phone/OS problem. If not it could be caused by a 3rd party application

To boot your phone in safe mode hold the edit key (pencil) when turning it on.

Also if it is the mystery sms problem mentioned above you may be able to delete it while in safe mode.

bosun

06-02-2005, 06:45 PM

Wish I had known about safe mode before now, might have saved me some grief.
I wonder why Nokia do not tell you about these things in the manual?
Thanks.

alchamy

06-02-2005, 07:36 PM

Wish I had known about safe mode before now, might have saved me some grief.
I wonder why Nokia do not tell you about these things in the manual?
Thanks.

Yeah tell me about it, that key saved my life more times than I would like to admit. I have a habit of destroying my phone and turning it into a crash box similar to windows 95. ;)

Harley79

06-02-2005, 08:36 PM

No, did not work for me. I restored from the memory card....

Yes, I have exact problem re: unable to delete sms's

06-02-2005, 08:51 PM

Now that I give this some thought, it could be the reason why my 6820's message memory is constantly full - despite having deleted a bunch of smsz.

Harley79

08-02-2005, 11:30 AM

Well with input from this forum I downloaded latest bluetooth stuff and got my pc quite working ... FINALLY! So I did a sync, formatted my entire phone and memory card and then re-installed my contacts. I am now back online and problems seem to be gone.

Thanks

bosun

08-02-2005, 10:12 PM

Nothing beats a fresh install :)
Glad it worked, although sorry you had to go through the pain

VQuest

09-02-2005, 03:17 PM

Back on topic - I was informed today by someone at one of the Vodashops that the Nokia 6630 won't be released this year. Vodacom3G, is this true? The guy did tell me that Motorola will be releasing another 3G phone soon, as well as Sony Ericsson. Would it be possible to give us a list of soon to be released 3G phones? And if possible an estimated time of release. I'd like to do a bit of research on features, etc. Thanks :)

PCW

09-02-2005, 03:33 PM

VQuest

If you go to www.threeg.co.za there is a list of the phones that will be introduced - no dates though.

PCW

09-02-2005, 03:34 PM

Oops. This site alsi includes basic tech info on the phones

VQuest

09-02-2005, 05:02 PM

Thats great, thanks PCW.

briantw

04-04-2005, 11:28 AM

The last message was almost two months ago. Any news on when this phone will finally be released? I had a Motorola E1000, but the things was such a piece of crap that I'm willing to wait for a Nokia 3G phone.

vodacom3g

04-04-2005, 11:39 AM

There are still issues with the 6630. I beginning to think the 6680 will be out first.

briantw

06-04-2005, 06:44 AM

Damn! The 6630 is the best of the three Nokias. MTN folk are using theirs on Vodacom without any hitches...

FrikkieMeyer

11-04-2005, 12:41 PM

Does anybody know when the Nokia 6630 will available from Vodacom Service Providers? :confused:

It's time for me to upgrade my contract and i really want that phone.

VQuest

11-04-2005, 01:38 PM

There is no ETA on this phone. Don't hold your breath. I waited many, many months for the 6630 and finally gave up and settled for another non 3G phone. Sad but true.

FrikkieMeyer

11-04-2005, 02:19 PM

Well if the Nokia 6630 isn't going to be available in the next month or so, what is your opinion about the Nokia 6670? Is it a good substitute for the Nokia 6630?

vodacom3g

11-04-2005, 02:33 PM

There's still a lot of uncertainty around the 6630 and at this point it looks like the Nokia 6680 is going to beat it out the door.

AmonRe

11-04-2005, 02:39 PM

Check this link out for info on nokia 6680
http://www.expansys.co.za/product.asp?code=119205&asource=NOKIA

VQuest

11-04-2005, 03:10 PM

Well if the Nokia 6630 isn't going to be available in the next month or so, what is your opinion about the Nokia 6670? Is it a good substitute for the Nokia 6630?

I went for the 6670. It's an excellent smartphone. It had all the features I was looking for, except 3G. I did endless research on cells and I'm extremely happy with my choice. I was in the same position as you - my upgrade was due and I really didn't have any choices when it came to 3G phones. I don't think the Motorola E1000 is much of a choice, so I decided to settle for a non 3G phone.

If you particularly want a 3G phone then I suggest you wait until the 6680 is released. Keep bugging Vodacom3G to see if he can get an ETA for you. Otherwise, I strongly recommend the 6670.

FrikkieMeyer

11-04-2005, 03:11 PM

The Nokia 6680 looks like a greate phone, even better then the Nokia 6630. Does anybody know when it would be available from Vodacom?

Tahir Ally

11-04-2005, 03:19 PM

FrikkieMeyer

11-04-2005, 03:27 PM

The 6630 will not be available on Vodacom.I am a Vodacom Dealer,I just phone the people who are incharge of stock and they told :) me "The 6630 has no Video camera and Vodacom will not have it"The 6680 will be in SA on the Vodacom network in MAY...

Thanks for the info.

I went on the Nokia website and looked at the Nokia 6680, it is basicaly the Nokia 6630 with a Video Camera on the front and a 18-Bit color screen, much better than the Nokia 6630.

I think i'll wait for the Nokia 6680, my contract expires in May so hopefully it will be available by that time.

Do you have a more precise ETA on the Nokia 6680? Will this phone be available from Autopage Cellular for upgrade option on a Vodacom package?

Tahir Ally

11-04-2005, 03:34 PM

FrikkieMeyer

11-04-2005, 03:41 PM

I am a Vodacom Service Provider Company trade partner not AUTOPAGE.I just phoned VSPC after this thread was made and the told me the 6680 will be available in MAY.I will post dates when i get them.By the way VSPC gives better sevices than AUTOPAGE and we are CHEAPER

Please give me your website address and i will call you next month. I am looking for a new Service Provider because i am not happy with Autopage.

11-04-2005, 03:58 PM

Please give me your website address and i will call you next month. I am looking for a new Service Provider because i am not happy with Autopage.Request: before we descend into service provider wars & arguments about which is/isn't better, and more specifically advertising, please request/send such info via private message.

Thanks.

Tahir Ally

11-04-2005, 04:01 PM

I don't have a web address but the SP i am dealing with is www.vodacomsp.co.za

vodacom3g

11-04-2005, 04:10 PM

FrikkieMeyer

11-04-2005, 04:17 PM

Request: before we descend into service provider wars & arguments about which is/isn't better, and more specifically advertising, please request/send such info via private message.

Thanks.

Sorry about that, will use Private Messages from now on.

FrikkieMeyer

11-04-2005, 04:20 PM

Just a reminder:

You don't need to upgrade the moment your contract expires. At the end of your 24 month contract it switches to a monthly contract.

So, if a desirable phone is near, rather wait a month or two. Don't let the SP's bully you into upgrading.

So when it switches so a monthly contract i can cancel it at any time, there is no long wait to have a monthly contract canceled? That is if i want to switch Service Providers...

stoke

11-04-2005, 04:21 PM

Nice phone, but, when is somebody going to bring out a Wi-Fi (i.e. WireLess Lan) compliant cell phone? I don't want to buy an adapter for VOIP on LAN. Any why must I use bluetooth? Cmon manufacturers, get with the program.

vodacom3g

11-04-2005, 04:35 PM

There are a few WiFi enabled phones available (9500, i-mate 2k, etc.).

Have not seen a 3G/WiFi unit yet. When it comes, I'm first in line... :)

11-04-2005, 04:56 PM

Sorry about that, will use Private Messages from now on.No problem - it's just that the thread & forum can easily get distracted by one or more "advertising" type posts, which is completely avoided if such info is passed via private message :).

briantw

13-04-2005, 06:20 PM

There are a few WiFi enabled phones available (9500, i-mate 2k, etc.).

Have not seen a 3G/WiFi unit yet. When it comes, I'm first in line... :)

I'm with you there, pal!

vodacom3g

13-04-2005, 06:48 PM

Will be a nice phone, with 30 minutes talktime probably :(

Just think, all those radios:

- Tri-Band GSM
- UMTS
- WiFi
- Bluetooth

ScrnScrm

21-04-2005, 08:26 PM

Hey V3G - I see that Vodafone have approved the 6630, and seem to recall that you guys follow on their certifications for VLive branded phones. This mean that we can expect 6630 handsets soon on Vodacom? I was speaking to a mate of mine in London earlier who has the 6680, and he was complaining bitterly about it. Says its much slower than his 6630? and that the battery life isnt particularly good either. Ran a search on google, and a LOT of people share his opinion on 6630 vs 6680. I just hope nokia dont have a dud with the 6680....

vodacom3g

21-04-2005, 08:52 PM

I hope you're right!. Currently in Vodacom, the 6630 has taken a backseat to the 6680.

FrikkieMeyer

28-04-2005, 12:37 PM

I hope you're right!. Currently in Vodacom, the 6630 has taken a backseat to the 6680.

Does anybody have any new infromation regarding the release date of the Nokia 6680? I can't wait anymore for my new cellphone, if it isn't coming in May I will have so settel for the Nokia 6670... :(

briantw

28-04-2005, 04:05 PM

I'm also waiting, but I'd rather wait for a Nokia 3G than just grap any old phone.

piranha786

29-04-2005, 01:26 AM

I c that the 6630 has USB2 support which means that it can transmit 480Mbps.

Reason I am saying this is course I want to know whether I should buy the data card or the 6630 phone.

What is the advantages and disadvantages of using the phone in place of the card.

vodacom3g

29-04-2005, 07:18 AM

It all depends on your usage pattern.

If you do very little data stuff, a phone would be more suited as you would not need to pay for a data card, either outright or as part of a contract.

On the other end of the scale, if you do a lot of data, all the time, a data card is the most logical solution as it frees your phone up for voice applications and removes the hassle of making the modem connection.

The break-over point is somewhere in between and probably varies from person to person. I'd say anything over 100 Mb per month would warrant a data card, although I'm sure forumites do much more with their phones.

Diago

29-04-2005, 08:38 AM

V3g,

I have a friend that has a Data Card already. We tested with my SIM and it works on the Vodacom network and he wants to get a Data Contract but doesn't want a card but rather a phone instead. How or where can I find out if this is possible since he doesn't need voice and wants to use the phone on prepaid since he uses data more ?

Thanks

goodgirl

29-04-2005, 08:53 AM

There are a few WiFi enabled phones available (9500, i-mate 2k, etc.).

Have not seen a 3G/WiFi unit yet. When it comes, I'm first in line... :)

The Nokia N91 will have 802.11b/g/l but .. end of 2005.

http://press.nokia.com/PR/200504/991481_5.html

Tahir Ally

05-05-2005, 02:41 PM

Hi Tahir
A couple of things re your post :
1. The 6630 does have a camera for video calls - its an external jack that you plug the phone into when required.
2. The 6630 is available in the UK on VLive. It isnt available here on Vodacom because of some firmware issues with the phone on Vodacoms network (it hogs the 1800Mhz band when roaming on GSM for one). These issues have been addressed with a firmware upgrade, and you can in fact get support for this phone whilst using the Vodacom network now (I have a 6630 and got plenty of support from Vodacom when originally hooking up to their 3G network for testing purposes).
3. The 6680 will be launched round about the same time on MTN. Vodacom will not have a competitive advantage to market with this handset as you have implied.
4. All of this is a mute point because the phone is available on MTN and this is an MTN forum. Vodacom's compatability is irrelevant.
4. This is not the correct forum for posting contract pricing for Vodacom - please keep those sort of posts to the Vodacom forum where they will be more useful.

Cheers -

The nokia 6630 has not been approved by Vodacom because it does not have A BUILT IN 3G video camera.Like a mention before the 6680 will be availabe in May from Vodacom.There are so many phones Vodafone has and Vodacom will not launch them because they dont meet Vodacom requirements..............Vodacom will have an advantage on 3g because they have a 6/8 months lead for coverage......Look like some one is the weakest link fror launching 3G late.