[TIP] Updating your Droid

Android is a forever- updating and upgrading software

So how do u ensure that ur droid is using the latest and best software and not stuck on the same 'ol software that u got when u first bought it?

You update it!

You can check whether ur phone has any updates or not by going to

Settings > About Phone > Software Update

If there is and update available, u can download it OTA(Over The Air, maknanya directly to ur phone, bukan melalui PC)
(make sure u're connected to Wifi before doing this)

OK u've checked that there SHOULD be an update for ur phone, tp xde pon!

Dont worry, sometimes updates arrive to other regions(mainly Europe) earlier than they arrive at Malaysia, thats why lambat siket baru bole update...

Other than updating Over The Air (OTA), you can also update your phone by using ur computer via an updating software

Motorola Software Update -> LINK

Check if there are updates to ur HTC phone in Malaysia HERE. HTC usually updates their phones OTA

for Samsung, you'll have to use Samsung KIES to update ur software

but BE CAREFUL when updating via KIES, cuz sometimes there will be some issues when u update via KIES -> KIES Download Link HERE

for Sony Ericsson phones, check HERE

or, as an alternative and if u like to tinker with ur phone, u can download and install new firmwares or custom ROMS to ur phones by visiting the XDA forum HERE


*You should definitely back up ur phone cuz sometimes a major update will WIPE EVERYTHING (contacts, messages, apps) from ur phone

 Android Eclair 2.1

Android Froyo 2.2

Android Gingerbread 2.3

and the yet-to-be released Android Ice Cream Sandwich 2.4!

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Blackberry Bold 2 - Used - SOLD!

Item: Blackberry Bold 2

Specs: Refer Here

Package includes: FULLSET. Phone, Battery, USB Cable, Charger, Screen Protector, Micro SD 1gb, Blackberry Pouch, Warranty Card.

Price: RM815.00 SOLD


Warranty: 4 Months. AP (T-Mobile)

Dealing method: COD only.

Location of seller: Putrajaya, Cyberjaya, Sepang, Bangi, Subang Jaya, Puchong

Age of item: 8 months!

Pros: 3.2mpx camera with LED flash, upgradeable to OS 6, Divx/Xvid Player, Document editor

 

Cons: Poor Camera, overpriced, not user-friendly(to me personally la),  no video calls, complicated UI(user interface)

 

My say: As I have mentioned before in my previous post, I am NOT a fan of Blackberrys. Cuz i think they are overpriced and under-spec'd. However, if u plan to use the Features of the Blackberry - BIS and BBM! then go for it!

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AP and Ori

Hello everyone!

When buying a phone, Im sure u've come across the term "AP" and "ORI", do u know what these terms mean? Or do u just nod in agreement, acting like u know what it means?
haha

anywayy,

Original Phone means that it was brought into Malaysia via an OFFICIAL DISTRIBUTOR that has been given official rights to officially distribute it across Malaysia to sellers and re-sellers and gives its official warranty to the phones that it has officially distributed!! hahaha
Original Warranty can be claimed at any of the phone brand's Service Center. So if u want to claim for warranty for an original Nokia Phone, all u have to do is send it to a Nokia Care Center near you! no need to send it to the shop that u bought it from(but u can if u want to la)

Original Sets will give u peace of mind as defects are UNcommon but NOT impossible, but it will certainly burn a bigger hole in ur pocket! haha

Original sets are also phones that are distributed by the carriers/telcos (Maxis, Digi, Celcom, Umobile)

Official Distributors according to phone brand:

• Nokia - Zitron, Avaxx and Arista
• Sony Ericsson - Thorus, Midland
• HTC - SiS
• Samsung - Samsung Malaysia Electrics
• Motorola - Brighstar
• Blackberry - Brightstar
• LG - Thorus
• iPhone - Apple

AP Phones on the other hand are phones that was imported from various countries (Mexico, Indonesia, Hungary, Hong Kong) into Malaysia by local distributors (S-Link, PDAGadgets) who then gives their own version of their warranty.
Usually 12 months for the phone itself, 3 months for LCD, 1 month for accessories.

AP phones are generally cheaper than original phones (range from RM50-RM400 cheaper) but there is a risk in buying AP phones (there is a risk in buying anything, actually, just as long as u make ur research first)

Risks of buying AP sets:

• Some(not all) phone shops may claim that the phones that they're selling are brand New AP sets, when in fact, they are actually Recon(underwater) sets, Refurbished(old phone, new parts, look new, sell like new) sets.
• Phones may be locked (they cannot be used on all/certain carriers/telcos)
• Phone may not work properly (It was made in Mexico, it will only work properly under Mexico's network settings/etc, wont work well in Malaysia)
• Might be troublesome/slow when claiming for warranty

Misconceptions about AP sets:

• Not all AP sets are destined to ROSAK after a month's usage
• AP sets are not necessarily China Phones(u know, the ones with the dual sim card, TV antenna and crappy camera..haha)

That being said, most of the brand new phones I sell are AP sets, and none of my customers have anything to complain about (except for HTC Incredible S customers who are facing rebooting problems because of being the 1st batch of production..)

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Nokia C7 - Original Used SOLD

Item: Nokia C7

Status: Used


Specs: Refer Here

Package includes: FULLSET. Phone, Battery, Handsfree, USB Cable, Charger, Screen Protector, Pouch, Warranty Card.

Price: RM770.00 SOLD


Warranty: 8 Months. Avaxx set (original)

Dealing method: COD only.

Location of seller: Putrajaya, Cyberjaya, Sepang, Bangi, Subang Jaya, Puchong

Age of item: 4 months!

Pros: Reasonable price for a mid-ranged phone. Standard connectivity available - GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth. Brilliant AMOLED 3.5" display, smooth interface, 8gb internal memory! 8mpx camera with dual LED flash, front-facing camera can be used for video calls! Free GPS(Ovi Maps), FM Radio and FM Transmitter(play songs from ur phone on ur Radio!), Responsive Capacitive touchscreen, Divx/Xvid player(play multiple video files)

 

Cons: Fixed focus camera, Limited 3rd party apps (Symbian..), No office document editing (without a paid upgrade), 

 

My say: Reasonable price for all the features(pros) mentioned above. If u are comfortable using Symbian, dont require that many apps, use ur phone for basic needs(phone, text message, camera), then this phone is ThePhoneForYou! Great AMOLED screen and comes equipped with 8gb of internal memory. This phone is PERFECT for Symbian fans!

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Low End Phones

 We've covered Entry Level Phones(link), now lets move on to..

Low-End Phones. RM700-RM999

Please bear in mind that the prices i've advertised here may change from time to time, so do contact me for the current best price!

 Motorola Charm RM850 (Ori)

 Pros: 2.8" Capacitive Touchscreen, WiFi, QWERTY Keyboard, 3.15MP Camera, Bluetooth, GPS, 512MB RAM

Cons: Android 2.1 (no official upgrade to Froyo 2.2), No video call, not compatible with some apps due to landscape screen design, 600MHz CPU

Nokia C6 RM800 AP / RM830 (Ori)

 Pros: 3.2" Screen, QWERTY Keyboard, 5MP Camera with flash, Bluetooth, WiFi, got secondary camera(front facing camera, can video call), GPS (Ovi Maps)

Cons: Resistive touchscreen, Symbian, 434MHz CPU, laggy, outdated UI (user interface)

Nokia X6 8gb RM800 AP / RM920 (Ori)

 Pros: 3.2" Capacitive Touch Screen, 8gb internal storage, 5MP Camera with flash, Bluetooth, WiFi, got secondary camera(front facing camera, can video call), GPS (Ovi Maps)

Cons: Resistive touchscreen, Symbian, 434MHz CPU, very laggy, outdated UI (user interface), 128MB RAM, doesnt charge off micro USB

 

 

Nokia E72 RM880 AP

 Pros: WiFi, QWERTY Keyboard, 5MP Camera with flash, Bluetooth, GPS (Ovi Maps), got secondary camera(front facing camera, can video call), 600MHz CPU, Office Document Editor, great battery life

Cons: Symbian, 128MB RAM

Nokia C7 RM999 AP

 Pros: WiFi, 8gb internal memory, 8MP Camera with flash, Bluetooth, GPS (Ovi Maps), got secondary camera(front facing camera, can video call), records 720p video, 680MHz CPU, support Divx/Xvid

Cons: Fixed focus camera, 256MB RAM, Symbian

HTC WILDFIRE RM980 (Ori)

 Pros: 3.2" capacitive touchscreen, HTC Sense ui, 384MB RAM, 5mpx camera with flash, Froyo 2.2, 528MHz CPU, support flash, Wifi, GPS, Bluetooth

Cons: No video call, poor screen image quality, slightly laggy

SAMSUNG GALAXY ACE RM980 (Ori)

 Pros: 3.5"  capacitive touchscreen, 5mpx camera with flash, Froyo 2.2, 800MHz CPU, Swype Text input, Document Editor, Wifi, GPS, Bluetooth

Cons: 278MB RAM, Pathetic video recording @15fps, no support for Adobe Flash in web browser, no Divx/Xvid, No video call

LG OPTIMUS ONE RM850 (Ori)

 Pros: 3.2" capacitive touchscreen, 512MB RAM, 600MHz CPU, 3.15mpx camera, Froyo 2.2.1 (soon upgrade to 2.3), Document Editor, Wifi, GPS, Bluetooth, Dvix/Xvid support

Cons: No camera flash, No video call, no support for Adobe Flash in web browser

BLACKBERRY 8520 RM790 (Ori)

 Pros: WiFi, QWERTY Keyboard, 2MP Camera, Bluetooth, 512MHz CPU,

Cons: No GPS, no 3G, no video call, Blackberry OS, Expensive, pathetic camera

BLACKBERRY 8900 RM800 (Ori)

 Pros: WiFi, QWERTY Keyboard, 3.15MP Camera with flash, Bluetooth,GPS

Cons: No 3G, no video call, Blackberry OS, Expensive, pathetic camera

All information grabbed from GSMArena.com for an extensive information on phone specifications, reviews and upcoming phone reviews!

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Pop my berry! the Blackberry Review

Hello everyone,

Today I'll be talking about Blackberrys, why u should or should not get it and why it is so damn popular!

Lets be honest here, when u look at someone who's holding a Blackberry, it automatically generates a thought in ur head that's saying something like this "pergh, Blackberry...kaya gile" ataupon "pergh, Blackberry...cool gile"...

OK fine, mungkin aku sorg je. tp sebenarnye Blackberry ni, like iPhone, is kinda overrated. serious dowh.
Mari kita belajar kenapa!

Advantage of Blackberry, or BB.

• Email manager terbaik
• BBM
• BIS
• Integrated Social Networking
• QWERTY keyboard yg enak ditekan
• Alot of accessories available (casings, pouches etc)

Disadvantage

• Mahal
• Spec x seberapa/x padan dgn harga
• gile sedeyh camera
• Limited apps available

Walaupon BB sgt mahal dan spec die x padan dgn harga nya, tp ia masih sgt popular dan terhangat di pasaran because of 3 reasons -

Status - just like the iPhone, its the "in" gadget. make, "cool"
Email - many businesspersons use Blackberrys to manage their many email accounts and get push emails(emails on the go. receive emails to ur phone just like how u receive text messages)
BBM - Blackberry phones work on a different frequency then other phones, thats why it has BBM. if u are a BB user and u subscribe to BBM, u get unlimited IM (instant messaging) with other BB users no matter where u are for a period of time(depending on ur subscription). very useful for people overseas who want to regularly communicate with people back home(or anyone else all over the world)

When or Why u shud get a BB

1. if u are staying overseas and want to regularly communicate with people back home(or anyone else all over the world)
2. if u use ur email alot and need push email
3. if u are a heavy texter

When or Why u shud NOT get a BB (recommendations only)

1. if u do NOT require push emails or BBM, do not get urself a Blackberry. Go for other phone models that offer better specs at a similar price to a BB
2. if u're a prepaid user, to subscribe to BBM n BIS, it'll cost u RM2 or something a day.. imagine if u activate BBM everyday?unless if u text more than RM2 a day, then by all means, get urself a BB.
3. if u want a phone for gaming, BB is NOT for u.
4. if u want a phone that has alot of apps(games, productivity), get an Android phone instead
5. if u want a phone with a good camera. BB phones have generally poor camera performance

CAUTION! If u do wish to buy a brand new BB, pls be aware that there are alot of shops out there that are selling Recon sets or Refurbished sets as Band New and Original Sets. As I've mentioned in my previous post "Say No To Jalan Raja Laut", these refurbished sets may not be fully functional and may become faulty as soon as u part ways with ur cash...
So, be a smart buyer and research first before buying. Or else u could just buy from me~
Lalalalalaal XD



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HTC Incredible S - Brand New & Available.

Item: Brand New. HTC Incredible S

Specs: Refer Here

Package includes: FULLSET. Phone, Battery, Handsfree, USB Cable, Charger Port, Micro SD 8gb, Screen Protector

Price: RM1650.00

Warranty: 12 Months. AP Set

Dealing method: COD only.

Location of seller: Putrajaya, Cyberjaya, Sepang, Bangi, Subang Jaya, Puchong

Age of item: Brand New!

My say: sgt cantik ini phone!! like seriously, if i had the money, i'd buy this phone in a heartbeat! XD

but since i dont have the money, all i can do is sell and review it! haha

In my honest opinion, this is the best high-end phone currently in the market at a reasonable price(for a high-end phone la)..At 4", its size is just perfect, neither too big nor too small. brilliant Super LCD that almost beats my Galaxy S SuperAMOLED screen! hehe Accessories for this phone is kinda hard to come by, but i can get it for u as seen in the 2nd pic above. =D 

Great phone at a great price (for now)! but be informed, the much anticipated Samsung Galaxy S II is just around the corner so u might wanna save up the money for that~..haha

Pros: Reasonable price for a high-end phone. Standard connectivity available - GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth. Superb 4" display, smooth interface thanks to the 1GHz processor and 786MB RAM! 8mpx camera with dual LED flash(really2 bright), 1.3mpx front-facing camera, Android Froyo 2.2 but soon upgradeable to Gingerbread 2.4

 

Cons: Funnily, the front-facing camera cannot be used to make video calls at the moment (though rumors say the next upgrade is expected to rectify the problem. front camera can be used for skype, YM, fring video chat). Audio quality is not up to par. Next-generation phones with dual cores just around the corner

Competition: Samsung Galaxy S < SE XPERIA Arc < HTC Incredible S = HTC Desire HD < LG Optimus 2X

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Entry Level Phones. Below RM700

Ini adalah panduan sekiranya anda, wahai pelanggan yg dikasihi sekalian =D , ingin membeli sebijik handphone tapi dalam budget yg ketat!

saya dah klasifikasikan phone kpd julat budget2 tertentu

Bwh RM700 : Entry Level 

RM700 - RM999 : Low End Phones

RM1000 - RM1499 : Mid Ranged Phones

RM1500 ke ATAS : High End Phones!

Harini, saya akan cerita ttg dia ENTRY LEVEL PHONES!

ataupon phone yg boleh dibeli dgn harga bawah RM700 =D

and saya akan bg mcm mini review laa, kalau nak further info, bole jaa tye saya via email/chatbox/sms/comment! =D

harga yg disertakan adalah harga AP fullset, unless saya ckp Ori la

kalau original fullset, kene tye saya..sbb harga die x sama, ikut Original distributor brand phone tu!

Popular phones below RM700:

 Nokia C3 RM410 AP / RM430 (Ori)

 Pros: WiFi, QWERTY Keyboard, 2MP Camera, Bluetooth, support Java, simple and good for texting

Cons: No GPS, no 3G, no video call, no apps

 Nokia X3-02 RM520 / RM550 (Ori - Zitron)

Pros: Touch and Type, 5mpx camera, Wifi, very light and small

Cons: Resistive touch screen, no GPS, no video call, no flash, not alot of apps

Nokia E5 RM630 

Pros: Wifi, Bluetooth, GPS (Ovi maps - free!), 5mpx camera with flash, can video call using back camera, document viewer and editor, can download alot of apps

Cons: no secondary camera(front-facing camera)

SE XPERIA X10 MINI RM510

Pros: Wifi, Bluetooth, GPS, Android 2.1(Eclair), 5mpx camera with flash

Cons: Very small screen(2.55"), not compatible with some apps(due to screen resolution)

SE XPERIA X10 MINI PRO RM620

Pros: Wifi, Bluetooth, GPS, Android 2.1(Eclair), 5mpx camera with flash,QWERTY Keyboard

Cons: Very small screen(2.55"), not compatible with some apps(due to screen resolution)

XPERIA X8 RM550

Pros: 3" screen, compatible with most apps, GPS, Wifi, Bluetooth, 3.15mpx camera, Android 2.1(Eclair), FM radio

Cons: No flash, no secondary camera

Banyaaaaak lagi phones yg available..

kalau ada phone yg anda berminat and nak tau harganya, jemput contact saya utk tahu harga terbaik dr ladang!

Next up! Low-End Phones!

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Data Plan

 Are u an owner of a smartphone?

Are u a Facebook/Twitter addict?

Do u always hang out at places where there is WiFi connection?

Do u have the constant need to update your status and tell everyone what u're currently doing?

If you are, then constant connectivity is what you really need.

A smartphone is not complete without a data plan.

Fortunately, i have a data plan for my smartphone, even though I am using Hotlink prepaid.

If you are a prepaid user, and u want mobile internet, u either have to get WiFi connection or subscribe to ur telco's mobile internet, with costs varying depending on the length and data quota(limit) of the plan.

for Celcom UOX - Daily broadband - RM5
weekly broadband - RM18..not sure of the data quota for both plans

for Hotlink - refer pic below. taken from Hotlink website.

I am a Hotlink user and I am on 500MB/month data plan.
and I only pay RM130 for the whole YEAR and get 500MB EVERY MONTH.

which is cheap considering that if u subscribe to Hotlink's monthly 500MB pass, u need to pay RM68 every month. (refer pic above)

since i only pay RM130 for the whole year, u can say that i only pay RM10.83/month. ASK ME HOW. =D

as u can see from the picture below, I have only used about 70MB worth of packet data, and i have 2 weeks left before it expires and renews itself. so 500MB worth of data is more than enough for me.

for more information on how to acquire this plan, do email me at maliqqq07@gmail.com
=D

[EDITED: The Hotlink service that i am currently using has been discontinued. I guess I'm kinda lucky for having gotten it early(like 2 months ago). Sorry for the inconvenience caused! =/ ]


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Free Consultation!

As I've mentioned earlier, I offer FREE CONSULTATION SERVICES to anyone who is confused/unsure of which phone model/brand when purchasing their next big gadget!

Just answer these questions or pick whatever specification you prefer and/or prioritize!

1. Brand New or used?
2. Price range/budget?
3. With warranty? How long do you want?
4. Which form factor do you prefer? (Candy bar-Nokia 3310, portrait slider-Blackberry Torch, side slider-Motorola Milestone, Flip-Motorola V9)
5. Full Touch Screen, QWERTY keyboard, Numerical Keyboard or Full Touch Screen With Hardware Keyboard?
6. Operating Software? Android(mostly HTC, most popular), Symbian(Nokia), Windows Phone 7, Windows Mobile 6.5, iOS (iPhone), Bada(Samsung), Maemo(Nokia N900), Brew(HTC Smart), Meego(Nokia)
7. Camera resolution (12MP, 8, 5, 3, VGA..?)
8. Camera with flash or no flash
9. Screen SIZEEEE (7", 4.3”, 4”, 3.7”)
10. Screen type (SuperAMOLED, AMOLED, SLCD, LCD, TFT)
11. Touch Screen type (Capacitive-light touch, Resistive-Press)
12. Availability of applications, types of applications u want (games, utilities, productivity, social networking, etc)
13. Radio?
14. GPS (free or paid? GPS solutions)
15. WiFi
16. Bluetooth
17. Battery performance. How long?
18. E-mail on the go
19. Video call?
20. Video Player. Do you watch a lot of videos/movies on your phone? If yes, what format?
21. Video Camera. What resolution? Full HD(1080p), HD(720p), 480p, 320p
22. Accessories (Casings, Headphones, Screen Protector). Availability and designs

 Just copy and paste all these questions and answer/pick whichever you know at the comment section OR email! (maliqqq07@gmail.com)
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Welcoming Note!

Assalamualaikum and a good day to you!

Welcome to ThePhoneForYou! I am Maliq and allow me to be your Phone Guide!

Buying a mobile phone is a big investment! You are spending ALOT of money on that small device that is as big as your palm

of course, you'd want that device to last for a LOOOOONGGG TIME!

You want to buy a phone that suits you best, that you can use easily.

Itching to get a brand new phone? but dont know which to buy seeing as there's so many phones currently in the market?

NO WORRIES! drop me a comment or an e-mail, I will ask you a few questions based on the specifications u require or prioritize, the Operating Software (OS) that you are comfortable using or have always wanted to try and many other simple criterias

After you've chosen your dream phone and are certain that you want to purchase one, let me know!

You can either choose to buy that phone on your own at a shop nearby OR (and i prefer this option btw :P) you could ask me to look one for you!

Why choose to buy from me instead of from Mobile Phone traders at various shops/malls?

Easy, because these shops sell their phones at a much higher price than i do. These shops have rent and utilities costs to consider, whereas I do not. For example, a Blackberry Curve 8520 at shops in Digital Mall will cost u around RM800, but I can get you one for only RM700!

and u get the EXACT SAME THING but at a lower price!! Dont believe me? Try me. Ask me the price of a specific phone and compare my price with the price offered by those shops.

of course, i only sell quality phones, not recon sets, not refurbished sets, comes with warranty(unless stated otherwise).

I'm selling mostly used phones, but if u'd prefer a brand new one, I can get it for you at a lower price than at the shops.

I’m a full-time student and what i do here is part-time, but so far, I’ve sold 2 phones in the past month to strangers met online. None of them have anything to complain to and are free to contact me should anything happen to their phones.

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