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MyBroadband - Windows Phone http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/ Windows Phone en Tue, 21 May 2013 23:19:24 GMT vBulletin 5 http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/images/misc/rss.png MyBroadband - Windows Phone http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/ Lumia 520 on prepaid at MTN. http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/531652-Lumia-520-on-prepaid-at-MTN?goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 10:11:38 GMT A few hours ago I picked up the latest y'ello deals brochure from MTN valid 17th May - 2nd June.

Must say, I'm fairly pleasantly surprised that the Lumia 520 is R1,899 on prepaid.
This is the first place I've seen it on prepaid, so thought I'd mention it.

If you consider that Game (and others) are selling what is now an old Lumia 610 for about R1,600 , still, this pretty good value.

I thought they would be ripping us off on a 520 for about R3k.
Maybe it's now worth a consideration, if only to try out the WP8 platform ?

One thing putting me off a bit, apart from the fact that I don't need a new smartphone at the moment, is that it's been noted that the screen colours are distinctly faded (or similar terminology) compared to the 720.
You can notice the difference on You Tube videos, when they're compared side-by-side. ]]> Windows Phone I O U http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/531652-Lumia-520-on-prepaid-at-MTN The weight is over: Nokia announces thin and light Lumia 925 (Neowin) http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/529826-The-weight-is-over-Nokia-announces-thin-and-light-Lumia-925-(Neowin)?goto=newpost Tue, 14 May 2013 10:04:10 GMT The Lumia 925 has been revealed at a London event.

Quote:

Despite a spec sheet that’s broadly similar to the Lumia 920 – and its closely related sibling, the Lumia 928 for Verizon – Nokia has managed to trim the fat in the Lumia 925, bringing its weight down to a much more reasonable level. It’s thin too, thin enough to strut its stuff down any catwalk, with a profile that’s considerably sleeker than its predecessors. With a profile that's just 8.5mm thick, the 925 weighs just 139g - far less than the 920 and 820, but still more than devices such as the iPhone 5 (112g). Neowin

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I'll wait to pass my judgement till I see it in person.

Your thoughts on the new Nokia flagship?

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]]> Windows Phone McCrazieGoalz http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/529826-The-weight-is-over-Nokia-announces-thin-and-light-Lumia-925-(Neowin) Big things happening at Nokia... http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/528354-Big-things-happening-at-Nokia?goto=newpost Wed, 08 May 2013 06:49:08 GMT Alright, besides the fickle shareholders.

You've heard of the 'EOS', the 'Catwalk' and murmurs of a tablet...

I also heard they are planning on releasing the Nokia Max, which will have a 4.7" display and 512MB RAM.

Like Samsung (okay, so they are the boss - for now), Nokia is also going to be releasing this bigger Lumia to compete with Samsung's Galaxy Grand (a.k.a poor man's GS3/4).

The Max is said to be marketed as a Lumia 6xx variant indicating a lower middle market focus.

May 14 and 15 is going to be very interesting.

LINK ]]> Windows Phone McCrazieGoalz http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/528354-Big-things-happening-at-Nokia Switch... . Oh, you already did. Well then, you are the wiser (says WP ad) http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/526594-Switch-Oh-you-already-did-Well-then-you-are-the-wiser-(says-WP-ad)?goto=newpost Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:38:26 GMT I posted this elsewhere on MyBB. In a recent GS4 thread to be more specific.

Just in case you haven't seen it, here it is. Enjoy.

]]> Windows Phone McCrazieGoalz http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/526594-Switch-Oh-you-already-did-Well-then-you-are-the-wiser-(says-WP-ad) Blue Screen after disconnecting phone http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/525596-Blue-Screen-after-disconnecting-phone?goto=newpost Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:40:47 GMT I have the Windows Phone application (App Preview 3) installed on my Windows 7 Home Premium (with SP1) laptop.

However, I get prompted to install Windows Phone whenever I connect my Lumia 920, the program won't open by itself. I then have to manually open the program.

The worst part is that whenever I disconnect the L920, I get the blue screen of death and the computer shuts down!

I've uninstalled and reinstalled WP, but it still happens.

In addition, Bluetooth from computer to L920 also gives problems. When it does connect, I can transfer at max two files before I have to reboot the computer! (I'm using a one year old Dell XPS i7 laptop).

Any suggestions? ]]> Windows Phone p51mustang http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/525596-Blue-Screen-after-disconnecting-phone Nokia 620 Question http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/521561-Nokia-620-Question?goto=newpost Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:47:33 GMT I'm interested in getting the Nokia Lumia 620. Just have a question does it have a backlight where the navigation area is situated? (ie the windows, back and search area)

Also can't find any better colour then black or white options.:mad: ]]> Windows Phone andreh http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/521561-Nokia-620-Question Nokia Lumia 920, No service http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/520649-Nokia-Lumia-920-No-service?goto=newpost Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:43:33 GMT Hi guys I recently upgraded and got the Nokia Lumia 920. When I collected the phone on Wednesday ( 2013-04-10 ) they gave me the microsim for the phone and said that within 24 hours my current sim card will become inactive and then my micro sim will be activated. It has been more than 48 hours... Hi guys

I recently upgraded and got the Nokia Lumia 920. When I collected the phone on Wednesday ( 2013-04-10 ) they gave me the microsim for the phone and said that within 24 hours my current sim card will become inactive and then my micro sim will be activated. It has been more than 48 hours and my micro sim is still inactive. I'm still using my old phone with the normal sim. Is there something on my side that should've been done or is the problem only on my service provider's side? ]]> Windows Phone NESIRSUSEJ http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/520649-Nokia-Lumia-920-No-service Cheap Lumia covers http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/519041-Cheap-Lumia-covers?goto=newpost Mon, 08 Apr 2013 08:36:07 GMT I found tons of different Lumia 920/820 (didn't search others) covers on DealExtreme. They're really cheap and have free shipping to SA. I buy from DX often so they are safe.

http://dx.com/s/lumia%2b920.html?PageSize=100

p.s. No, that's not an affiliate link. I just quite like DX :). ]]> Windows Phone roguemat http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/519041-Cheap-Lumia-covers Lumia 920 and Nokia Suite http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/518715-Lumia-920-and-Nokia-Suite?goto=newpost Sat, 06 Apr 2013 08:36:01 GMT Can the Lumia 820 or 920 sync data with Outlook 2010 or 2013 running on either Windows 7 or 8 in the same way my old E63 en E 5 do via PC Suite? I can use either USB or Bluetooth, which is ideal as our intermittent internet signal does not allow for cloud sync at all. It has to be direct between... Can the Lumia 820 or 920 sync data with Outlook 2010 or 2013 running on either Windows 7 or 8 in the same way my old E63 en E 5 do via PC Suite? I can use either USB or Bluetooth, which is ideal as our intermittent internet signal does not allow for cloud sync at all. It has to be direct between phone+laptop+tablet. Comments? ]]> Windows Phone reneg8or http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/518715-Lumia-920-and-Nokia-Suite Samsung ATIV http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/518561-Samsung-ATIV?goto=newpost Fri, 05 Apr 2013 12:21:23 GMT Im thinking of getting one of these new WM8 tabs, does anyone have any experience with this device, is it really what I assume it will be, a baby tablet laptop? Also will MS Office be preloaded? Im thinking of getting one of these new WM8 tabs, does anyone have any experience with this device, is it really what I assume it will be, a baby tablet laptop?
Also will MS Office be preloaded? ]]> Windows Phone Haldex http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/518561-Samsung-ATIV Nokia Lumia 900 Windows 7.8 Update (alternative method) http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/516399-Nokia-Lumia-900-Windows-7-8-Update-(alternative-method)?goto=newpost Wed, 27 Mar 2013 07:58:47 GMT Hi guys Also been getting false phone is up to date statuses, I found this nifty method of updating my Lumia needs a bit of techie know how but it worked like a charm. Basically create the bat file in your C:/Users/yourpcname folder, when you run CMD it opens to this folder anyway so all you... Hi guys

Also been getting false phone is up to date statuses, I found this nifty method of updating my Lumia needs a bit of techie know how but it worked like a charm. Basically create the bat file in your C:/Users/yourpcname folder, when you run CMD it opens to this folder anyway so all you have to do is execute the file. Instructions below.

1) Connect your phone and let Zune run, then go to Phone>Settings>Update
2) Check the timing, try it click any option after clicking update
3) Mine takes 5 secs before Zune shows "your phone is up to date"
4) Once you get the timing right, deduct 1 sec (EX: 5 secs-1 sec = 4 secs[this should be your trick time])
5) Now, open command prompt (search "cmd")
6) Go to "my computer" then "C:" then "users" then "yourpcname folder"
7) Open notepad, then type this exactly what you see here
ipconfig /release
ipconfig /renew
8) Save the file as "newip.bat", save it in C:/Users/yourpcname folder
9) Go to command prompt, make sure you are on the right directory
it should show C:/>users/"yourpcname": *** your pc name is the name of the folder you open in C:/users/**
10) Type newip.bat in command prompt but dont hit enter yet
11) Once you got the timing right, lets say about 5 secs Zune will say your software is up to date, when you are in the 4secs trick time, hit enter after typing newip.bat in command prompt.
12) If you did it right, it will show you "an update is available", there are might be 3 update, so you have to do this trick 3 times.
13) Enjoy you windows phone 7.8!!

Went through about 4 updates till I got the final update worked much better than the disconnect reconnect method. It didn't work so well when I had a network cable plugged in and wireless on, it kept checking wireless and LAN when I ran the bat file and timed out the update, so just use wireless. ]]> Windows Phone druidpromo http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/516399-Nokia-Lumia-900-Windows-7-8-Update-(alternative-method) Windows RT/8 Metro Apps http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/513956-Windows-RT-8-Metro-Apps?goto=newpost Mon, 18 Mar 2013 06:34:47 GMT Putting this here as Windows RT as most WP8 users pass through.

Wanted to find out what apps your have on your Win8 or RT device. Been using my RT device for a couple days and I'm reasonably happy (except for the crappy Mail client).
Will update my list when I get home but off the top of my head :

ReddHub
BoardXpress Pro - Tapatalk Client
AutoDesk Sketch
Twitter and Rowi
Mine - Facebook
NextGen Reader - RSS
Monkey MediaPlayer

Haven't found a proper Youtube client unfortunately and Facebook is lacking but all in all haven't touched my Nexus 7 in days ]]> Windows Phone Pho3nix http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/513956-Windows-RT-8-Metro-Apps How to get Instagram on WP with the help of Nokia http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/511264-How-to-get-Instagram-on-WP-with-the-help-of-Nokia?goto=newpost Fri, 08 Mar 2013 06:56:12 GMT Hi Guys, please just support this pentition http://www.change.org/petitions/instagram-make-instagram-available-on-windows-phone-8-2 , it could help. But the more interesting move was from Nokia , which can be found here :... Hi Guys, please just support this pentition http://www.change.org/petitions/inst...dows-phone-8-2 , it could help. But the more interesting move was from Nokia , which can be found here : http://m.winsupersite.com/windows-ph...indows-phone-8 . Lets get the app and upload, why not ? ]]> Windows Phone Just_PF http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/511264-How-to-get-Instagram-on-WP-with-the-help-of-Nokia Retrieving contacts of a stolen Nokia Lumia http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/510026-Retrieving-contacts-of-a-stolen-Nokia-Lumia?goto=newpost Mon, 04 Mar 2013 10:30:45 GMT A colleague had his Nokia Lumia stolen over the weekend and wants to know if there's a way of retrieving the contacts he had set up. I use android, so I am stupid with Windows. He's not too clued up but he seems to remember something about cloud storage.
Can anybody tell me if there's a chance of getting his contacts back again. ]]> Windows Phone Roelie http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/510026-Retrieving-contacts-of-a-stolen-Nokia-Lumia no update to Windows phone 7.8 http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/509574-no-update-to-Windows-phone-7-8?goto=newpost Fri, 01 Mar 2013 21:47:36 GMT Hi I have been checking almost every day for the official update for my Lumia 710. I am on Vodacom and check daily for my update yet nothing. I have tried the unplug force update and that just gives me an error or tells me the phone is up to date. Does anyone know when the update will be... Hi

I have been checking almost every day for the official update for my Lumia 710. I am on Vodacom and check daily for my update yet nothing.

I have tried the unplug force update and that just gives me an error or tells me the phone is up to date.

Does anyone know when the update will be available for every one, without hanky panky.

This really annoys me and might just be the straw that broke this windows phone lovers back. ]]> Windows Phone straatkat http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php/509574-no-update-to-Windows-phone-7-8