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Anyone know when this phone is due out?

I need a new contract, but don't want the E1000.
 
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?
 
Yes, the Z1010 is a flip phone, but SE must have had a reason for it. They've only released 3 clamshells thus far.
 
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.
 
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?
 
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.
 
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.
 
Harley79 said:
Basic thing like getting a "beep" when I get an SMS. How difficult is that?
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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.
 
bosun said:
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.
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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.
 
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.
 
bosun said:
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.
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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. ;)
 
No, did not work for me. I restored from the memory card....

Yes, I have exact problem re: unable to delete sms's
 
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.
 
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
 
Nothing beats a fresh install :)
Glad it worked, although sorry you had to go through the pain
 
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 :)
 
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