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 Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 8:58 am Post subject: GPRS phone comaptibility |
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I thought it maybe worth starting a thread on GPRS phone compatibility with v7.
I wondered if there is specifics of what the mobile phone needs to have in order to work, I know looking at the website it lists EDGE but is that just recommended or is a specific type of GPRS required and does the bluetooth connection have to support certain functions?
I'm waiting to find out if my Motorola SLVR v7 will work as it functions and is listed as being bluetooth compatible for handsfree yet not listed as GPRS compatible?.
It would be good if people who have V7 and have been able to activate and use GPRS sucessfully with phones not listed on the site to note them in this thread.
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Make:
Model:
Software version: (i.e. has it been updated since purchase)
Type of GPRS connection: i.e GPRS / EDGE or whatever other types of connection there is.
Handsfree compatible:
Any additional configuration:
Any issues:
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It matters not to TomTom how the device gets the data connection, GPRS, EDGE, 3G etc etc. All that matters is that mobile internet is available.
The compatibility issues surround the actual implementation of Bluetooth on the handset and other protocols such as the information exchange for transferring SIM contacts, SMS etc.
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| Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 9:42 am Post subject: Re: GPRS phone comaptibility |
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| jonandmarkuk wrote: | I thought it maybe worth starting a thread on GPRS phone compatibility with v7.
I wondered if there is specifics of what the mobile phone needs to have in order to work, I know looking at the website it lists EDGE but is that just recommended or is a specific type of GPRS required and does the bluetooth connection have to support certain functions?
I'm waiting to find out if my Motorola SLVR v7 will work as it functions and is listed as being bluetooth compatible for handsfree yet not listed as GPRS compatible?.
It would be good if people who have V7 and have been able to activate and use GPRS sucessfully with phones not listed on the site to note them in this thread.
I.e.
Make:
Model:
Software version: (i.e. has it been updated since purchase)
Type of GPRS connection: i.e GPRS / EDGE or whatever other types of connection there is.
Handsfree compatible:
Any additional configuration:
Any issues:
It would be nice if this thread can be kept on topic |
Great idea, I was thinking of doing the same thing last night  I'll update this thread with my 3 phones later. |
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jonandmarkuk
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| Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 10:09 am Post subject: |
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| Darren wrote: | It matters not to TomTom how the device gets the data connection, GPRS, EDGE, 3G etc etc. All that matters is that mobile internet is available.
The compatibility issues surround the actual implementation of Bluetooth on the handset and other protocols such as the information exchange for transferring SIM contacts, SMS etc. |
Cheers, although that wouldn't explain why my Motorola SLVR v7 which is listed as Bluetooth compatible is not on the GPRS list.
I'm very tempted to get a RAZR2 v8 or a Z8 but would hate to spend loads on a phone for it not to work. |
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| Posted: Fri Nov 02, 2007 8:36 pm Post subject: Re: GPRS phone comaptibility |
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| jonandmarkuk wrote: | I thought it maybe worth starting a thread on GPRS phone compatibility with v7.
I wondered if there is specifics of what the mobile phone needs to have in order to work, I know looking at the website it lists EDGE but is that just recommended or is a specific type of GPRS required and does the bluetooth connection have to support certain functions?
I'm waiting to find out if my Motorola SLVR v7 will work as it functions and is listed as being bluetooth compatible for handsfree yet not listed as GPRS compatible?.
It would be good if people who have V7 and have been able to activate and use GPRS sucessfully with phones not listed on the site to note them in this thread.
I.e.
Make:
Model:
Software version: (i.e. has it been updated since purchase)
Type of GPRS connection: i.e GPRS / EDGE or whatever other types of connection there is.
Handsfree compatible:
Any additional configuration:
Any issues:
It would be nice if this thread can be kept on topic |
I have a Samsung D900i and it works with the X970T but not with GPRS
Make:Samsung
Model:D900i
Software version: No change from new
Type of GPRS connection: WAP 2.0, GPRS Class 10, Edge, Bluetooth 2.0, USB 2.0
Handsfree compatible: Yes
Any additional configuration: No
Any issues:Cannot get GPRS facility to work with the X970T |
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jonandmarkuk
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| Posted: Sat Nov 03, 2007 9:15 am Post subject: |
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| Odd as the Samsung SGH-D 900 (same phone?) is listed as working. Maybe the GPRS services are not fully up and running yet? |
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Hi guys
Some of the phones are working on Bluetoth and some on GPRS and some on both.
We arw working on this list and getting them all working including the Blackberry devices etc.
I will update you as we get more phones working - I have used a Sony ericsson phone to test GPRS and it works really well with updating "My Viamichelin" and the one shot function. This function is great as it fires it into navigation mode with the address you looked up on the internet as soon as you hit the button.
If anyone want s to see this running and can get to the Stuff Show at the Novotel Hammersmith then feel free to come and see me demonstrating it.
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Well I'm very tempted to order a Motorola Razr2 V8 and hope it will work with GPRS and Bluetooth
Are you saying that if the phone doesn't work at first the v7 software can be updated to work with more phones?
Update having seen the Razr2 v8 today and how fiddly it is to flip open (bit shiny and girly looking too) have decided I may go with a Sony instead. Maybe the W910i as all other Sonys seem to be listed there would be a good chance it will work |
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| Has anyone tried a Sony Ericsson W910i at all. Would like to be sure it will work with both the Hands Free and GPRS before I decide to buy one. |
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Hi .... I know the 810i is compatable but the 910i hasnt been tested yet...
I will get back to you...
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jonandmarkuk
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| Deepfour wrote: | Hi .... I know the 810i is compatable but the 910i hasnt been tested yet...
I will get back to you... |
Cheers. Your support on here is invaluable I really like the look of the phone and as I'm on Pay As You Go I won't be getting the phone as a free upgrade or anything so want to be sure that it will also work with V7 on the X980t
I look forward to finding out. Out of interest do you know what makes one one compatible and not others.
Other thing is the K630i is listed as compatible yet SE website say's it's not out yet?  |
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Jonandmarkuk,
This info may also be useful.
I have a Sony P900, and handsfree/GPRS works.
Make:Sony
Model:P900
Software version: No change from new
Type of GPRS connection: GPRS
Handsfree compatible: Yes
Any additional configuration: No
Any issues: Can't copy the contacts from sim.
Comments: GPRS and Handsfree works. |
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| Posted: Tue Nov 06, 2007 7:17 pm Post subject: |
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| Cheers. Not bothered about being able to copy the contacts so as long as the other two features work I'd be happy. |
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Just got my v7 upgrade and thought I would try it with my old Motorola Slvr. Anyone know what the GPS is doing when it shows "loading GPRS Settings' as it's been like it for sometime now and wondered if it was doing anything at all or just frozen.
Does setting up the link take a while? |
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| jonandmarkuk wrote: | Just got my v7 upgrade and thought I would try it with my old Motorola Slvr. Anyone know what the GPS is doing when it shows "loading GPRS Settings' as it's been like it for sometime now and wondered if it was doing anything at all or just frozen.
Does setting up the link take a while? |
It was fairly quick for me... 10 sec or so. I had to accept the settings on my phone. |
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