INFO: Some advice on buying a Motorola A1200

[nodramachicks]

The thread looks interesting. Thanks for the person who started this. I am really really interested in buying a ming. So, I have been doing some looking around on the net and on some stores getting a first hand feel of this phone. But, My concern which is bothering me is of the usage of this phone to browse the net. When I mean browse, I mean really cruise say Youtube stuff.

So, Can this phone support such speed. I know a lot of this depends on the network support. But, I couldn't find anywhere on the manual or spec of this phone saying EDGE, EDGE being the most fastest mode of transport available today in the market.

Anyone's advice on this subject will be greatly appreciated. Thanks a ton in advance.

enabling edge is pretty simple by way of a seem edit, i've noticed a pretty big difference in speed once edge was enabled and i surf the web QUITE alot with my ming pretty easy

[Angel_Eater]

The thread looks interesting. Thanks for the person who started this. I am really really interested in buying a ming. So, I have been doing some looking around on the net and on some stores getting a first hand feel of this phone. But, My concern which is bothering me is of the usage of this phone to browse the net. When I mean browse, I mean really cruise say Youtube stuff.

So, Can this phone support such speed. I know a lot of this depends on the network support. But, I couldn't find anywhere on the manual or spec of this phone saying EDGE, EDGE being the most fastest mode of transport available today in the market.

Anyone's advice on this subject will be greatly appreciated. Thanks a ton in advance.

Just FYI, I know some people have been having troubles checking out youtube on their MINGs. I tried and had the same troubles. Not sure if it was ever determined to be a network/carrier issue with ports, or something with the app version on the MING. You may want to poke around the threads a bit more if youtube is a determining factor for you.

I also did enable Edge on my Ming (it's not a default feature and must be activated via a seem edit/script) and notice some improvement...I'm not sure on the overall improvement though because I hardly ever use the internet on my phone.

My provider is Cingular/AT&T.

[dblf]

Hello everybody!

I'm actualy in Hong-Kong for my studies (I'm a french exchange student) and I plan to buy the motorola a1200 since I've seen it for the first time in the plane from Paris .

But I hesitate because in Hong-Kong I only found the a1200 (in my prices) and I want the a1200 with edge technology.

So if I buy the simply a1200 and I change the firmware, could it become the "a1200e with edge" or is it a little bit more complicated? Can you explain me?

Thanks in advance.

[nodramachicks]

Hello everybody!

I'm actualy in Hong-Kong for my studies (I'm a french exchange student) and I plan to buy the motorola a1200 since I've seen it for the first time in the plane from Paris .

But I hesitate because in Hong-Kong I only found the a1200 (in my prices) and I want the a1200 with edge technology.

So if I buy the simply a1200 and I change the firmware, could it become the "a1200e with edge" or is it a little bit more complicated? Can you explain me?

Thanks in advance.

Welcome to the community......B4 you purchase your ming, you should look through the following threads, the 1st one is just a general "getting started-new user FAQ" it will get you going w/the correct protocol for this forum...the 2nd one will answer your 2nd question (the edge modification is quite easy to do) and give you insight into what else can be done

http://www.motorolafans.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=10588

http://www.motorolafans.com/forums/s...ead.php?t=8127

to quote digitalid "modding is easy, READING to know what to do is difficult"

good luck and enjoy your MING!

[dblf]

Thanks a lot.

So if I understnd the message, it's easy to install EDGE technology (thanks to RADIOCOMM, chapter J) even if I buy a A1200 and not a A1200E...

That's fine I'm decided, I will buy, flash and install EDGE

Thanks a see you on this very active forum.

[msandiej]

Enabling EDGE is pretty simple, if you are savvy with the computer. Even not-so-savvy kids can get it done with a little help.

We're all here to help, so if you run into issues, dont be shy about asking. The guides are AWESOME (thanks Kiwi and Alpha!) and the Ming is not a terribly difficult phone to work with (thanks LINUX!!!).

All you will need to get EDGE going is RadioComm and a little EDGE tcs that is available here on the forums.

Good luck! You wont regret your purchase!

[nodramachicks]

Thanks a lot.

So if I understnd the message, it's easy to install EDGE technology (thanks to RADIOCOMM, chapter J) even if I buy a A1200 and not a A1200E...

That's fine I'm decided, I will buy, flash and install EDGE

Thanks a see you on this very active forum.

Definately read the STICKY'S b4 you start FLASHING away, it's NOT really the answer to every problem (although it seems to be suggested for everything but turning your phone on/off, and for the edge mod you dont need to do it anyway), heres a link to the sticky that deals with it (detailed instructions) check out section J

http://www.motorolafans.com/forums/s...ead.php?t=8127

[mezziah]

Great advice. I hate to say it, but I bought off eBay with no knowledge of this site beforehand, and I slightly regretted it. Having to download mods to fix the volume, etc could have been prevented. But all in all, I am glad because I am getting adept at customizing the phone way more than I ever thought it could be.

[nodramachicks]

Great advice. I hate to say it, but I bought off eBay with no knowledge of this site beforehand, and I slightly regretted it. Having to download mods to fix the volume, etc could have been prevented. But all in all, I am glad because I am getting adept at customizing the phone way more than I ever thought it could be.

dunno of any version thats perfect, they all require SOME modification to get em where you want em

[nouveau_moto]

Hi motofans,

I just bought my phone and have battery problems. I have charged this phone 4 times since 10PM last night. Furthermore, troubleshooting the battery issue led me to discover from using msandiej's advise that I virtually have no manufacturer's warranty.
"Your phone is In Warranty and is valid until 12-29-2007" is what I got when I entered my imei # into the link https://repair.motorola.com/repair/j...logUPDWarr.jsp

I want to return the phone to the seller (cellhut.com).

Motoguru's please advice me on want to do. Am I over-reacting?
Thanks.

Gosh...I keep thinking of things to say!

Here is a VERY good way to check the authenticity of your Ming...

Go to motorola.com and use the warranty system. You type in the IMEI and it will return the manufacturer warranty info for that phone. It WILL tell you if the IMEI is a valid Motorola IMEI.