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2010-11-24T01:50:40Z

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	== Software problems ==		== Software problems ==

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	http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=532419 - how to root (and use different ROMs) for the Rogers Dream (and Magic).		http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=532419 - how to root (and use different ROMs) for the Rogers Dream (and Magic).

	~~"~~Official~~"~~ support is still an issue, individuals are forced to operate in a grey zone (eg if features for rooted phones require support Rogers support, such as visual voicemail type systems),although Rogers has stated any device can be used with their voice/data plans.		"Official" support is still an issue, individuals are forced to operate in a grey zone (eg if features for rooted phones require support Rogers support, such as visual voicemail type systems),although Rogers has stated any device can be used with their voice/data plans.

	=== Enabling the soft keyboard ===		=== Enabling the soft keyboard ===
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	=== Adoption rate in Canada ===		=== Adoption rate in Canada ===

	With the hype and consumer focus of iPhone and Pre, not many Android devices may have been sold by Rogers. This leads to a situation where consumers don't have much influence on the provider. The device being ~~"~~open source~~"~~ is a mitigation, and Rogers has used the word ~~"~~open~~"~~ in their promotion, though it is unclear the degree third party firmware versions and enhancements will be supported or tolerated.		With the hype and consumer focus of iPhone and Pre, not many Android devices may have been sold by Rogers. This leads to a situation where consumers don't have much influence on the provider. The device being "open source" is a mitigation, and Rogers has used the word "open" in their promotion, though it is unclear the degree third party firmware versions and enhancements will be supported or tolerated.

	== Hardware problems ==		== Hardware problems ==
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	=== Camera quality ===		=== Camera quality ===

	Although the camera is 3.2mp autofocus, the quality is very low. Images have poor contrast, colour quality, and low light performance is non existent. Focus problems can be to some degree resolved using SnapPhoto. SnapPhoto is available in a basic free version, and a $0.99 ~~"~~Pro~~"~~ version (not available in Canada yet).		Although the camera is 3.2mp autofocus, the quality is very low. Images have poor contrast, colour quality, and low light performance is non existent. Focus problems can be to some degree resolved using SnapPhoto. SnapPhoto is available in a basic free version, and a $0.99 "Pro" version (not available in Canada yet).

	=== Headphone adapter ===		=== Headphone adapter ===
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	Several 2200/2300mah third party batteries are available. Unfortunately, this makes the device rather [http://www.fommy.com/view-full-page.asp?skuno=82277 clunky], and most skins and cases will not fit. At least we can swap the battery. ;)		Several 2200/2300mah third party batteries are available. Unfortunately, this makes the device rather [http://www.fommy.com/view-full-page.asp?skuno=82277 clunky], and most skins and cases will not fit. At least we can swap the battery. ;)

	http://androidcommunity.com/forums/f41/anyone-used-the-cameron-sino-2200mah-battery-18439/ - ~~"~~50 hours continual use before battery died in first cycle. Heavy browser use, light calling and text, medium GPS/Maps, games.~~"~~		http://androidcommunity.com/forums/f41/anyone-used-the-cameron-sino-2200mah-battery-18439/ - "50 hours continual use before battery died in first cycle. Heavy browser use, light calling and text, medium GPS/Maps, games."

	=== No light sensor ===		=== No light sensor ===
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	== Links ==		== Links ==

	http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=438444&~~amp;~~page=12 - G1 tips &~~amp;~~ tricks		http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=438444&page=12 - G1 tips & tricks

	[[Category:Android]]		[[Category:Android]]

Osejisycym at 23:43, 23 November 2010

2010-11-23T23:43:52Z

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	== Software problems ==		== Software problems ==

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	http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=532419 - how to root (and use different ROMs) for the Rogers Dream (and Magic).		http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=532419 - how to root (and use different ROMs) for the Rogers Dream (and Magic).

	"Official" support is still an issue, individuals are forced to operate in a grey zone (eg if features for rooted phones require support Rogers support, such as visual voicemail type systems),although Rogers has stated any device can be used with their voice/data plans.		"Official" support is still an issue, individuals are forced to operate in a grey zone (eg if features for rooted phones require support Rogers support, such as visual voicemail type systems),although Rogers has stated any device can be used with their voice/data plans.

	=== Enabling the soft keyboard ===		=== Enabling the soft keyboard ===
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	=== Adoption rate in Canada ===		=== Adoption rate in Canada ===

	With the hype and consumer focus of iPhone and Pre, not many Android devices may have been sold by Rogers. This leads to a situation where consumers don't have much influence on the provider. The device being "open source" is a mitigation, and Rogers has used the word "open" in their promotion, though it is unclear the degree third party firmware versions and enhancements will be supported or tolerated.		With the hype and consumer focus of iPhone and Pre, not many Android devices may have been sold by Rogers. This leads to a situation where consumers don't have much influence on the provider. The device being "open source" is a mitigation, and Rogers has used the word "open" in their promotion, though it is unclear the degree third party firmware versions and enhancements will be supported or tolerated.

	== Hardware problems ==		== Hardware problems ==
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	=== Camera quality ===		=== Camera quality ===

	Although the camera is 3.2mp autofocus, the quality is very low. Images have poor contrast, colour quality, and low light performance is non existent. Focus problems can be to some degree resolved using SnapPhoto. SnapPhoto is available in a basic free version, and a $0.99 "Pro" version (not available in Canada yet).		Although the camera is 3.2mp autofocus, the quality is very low. Images have poor contrast, colour quality, and low light performance is non existent. Focus problems can be to some degree resolved using SnapPhoto. SnapPhoto is available in a basic free version, and a $0.99 "Pro" version (not available in Canada yet).

	=== Headphone adapter ===		=== Headphone adapter ===
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	Several 2200/2300mah third party batteries are available. Unfortunately, this makes the device rather [http://www.fommy.com/view-full-page.asp?skuno=82277 clunky], and most skins and cases will not fit. At least we can swap the battery. ;)		Several 2200/2300mah third party batteries are available. Unfortunately, this makes the device rather [http://www.fommy.com/view-full-page.asp?skuno=82277 clunky], and most skins and cases will not fit. At least we can swap the battery. ;)

	http://androidcommunity.com/forums/f41/anyone-used-the-cameron-sino-2200mah-battery-18439/ - "50 hours continual use before battery died in first cycle. Heavy browser use, light calling and text, medium GPS/Maps, games."		http://androidcommunity.com/forums/f41/anyone-used-the-cameron-sino-2200mah-battery-18439/ - "50 hours continual use before battery died in first cycle. Heavy browser use, light calling and text, medium GPS/Maps, games."

	=== No light sensor ===		=== No light sensor ===
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	== Links ==		== Links ==

	http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=438444&page=12 - G1 tips & tricks		http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=438444&page=12 - G1 tips & tricks

	[[Category:Android]]		[[Category:Android]]

199.166.207.144: /* Using different ROM versions */

2009-07-05T14:40:16Z

Using different ROM versions

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	=== Using different ROM versions ===		=== Using different ROM versions ===

	~~One of the tenets of an "open" phone (Rogers' words) would be users being able to [~~http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=~~442480 run their own version of the OS on it]. Thus far~~ (~~June 8) no one has been able to~~ use different ~~ROMS on their~~ Rogers Dream/Magic.		http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=532419 - how to root (and use different ROMs) for the Rogers Dream (and Magic).

	* http://androidcommunity.com/forums/f41/anyone-root-the-g1-up-in~~-canada-on-rogers-yet-18774/~~		"Official" support is still an issue, individuals are forced to operate in a grey zone (eg if features for rooted phones require support Rogers support, such as visual voicemail type systems),although Rogers has stated any device can be used with their voice/data plans.
	* http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=523873 - the basic problem

	~~I'll return my Dream~~ if ~~this proves impossible. [[User:DavidM\|DavidM]] 15:42~~, ~~8 June 2009 (EDT~~)

	~~I'll return my Magic too if I cannot change the OS. It doesn't have many Android's features~~, ~~like the circle zoom. How deceiving~~.
	~~[[User:Seb\|Seb]] 16:17, 10 June 2009 (EDT)~~

	=== Enabling the soft keyboard ===		=== Enabling the soft keyboard ===

DavidM at 17:32, 24 June 2009

2009-06-24T17:32:07Z

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	Since there's no light sensor, the user must manually switch between low backlight (battery preservation) and bright (use in sunlight). The best solution is an app such as [http://www.androidandme.com/2009/05/guides/creating-custom-rules-with-toggle-settings-for-android/ Toggle Settings] to switch between different hardware profiles.		Since there's no light sensor, the user must manually switch between low backlight (battery preservation) and bright (use in sunlight). The best solution is an app such as [http://www.androidandme.com/2009/05/guides/creating-custom-rules-with-toggle-settings-for-android/ Toggle Settings] to switch between different hardware profiles.

			== Links ==

			http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=438444&page=12 - G1 tips & tricks

	[[Category:Android]]		[[Category:Android]]

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2009-06-10T20:05:34Z

Paid apps not available in Canada

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	=== Paid apps not available in Canada ===		=== Paid apps not available in Canada ===
			I bought the phone mainly to develop mobile applications for sale. I have to bring it back since Rogers is blocking the sale on Android Market.

	=== Adoption rate in Canada ===		=== Adoption rate in Canada ===

205.205.15.6: /* Using different ROM versions */

2009-06-10T20:04:14Z

Using different ROM versions

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	I'll return my Dream if this proves impossible. [[User:DavidM\|DavidM]] 15:42, 8 June 2009 (EDT)		I'll return my Dream if this proves impossible. [[User:DavidM\|DavidM]] 15:42, 8 June 2009 (EDT)
	I'll return my Magic if I cannot change the OS. It doesn't have many Android's features, like the circle zoom. How deceiving.
			I'll return my Magic too if I cannot change the OS. It doesn't have many Android's features, like the circle zoom. How deceiving.
			[[User:Seb\|Seb]] 16:17, 10 June 2009 (EDT)

	=== Enabling the soft keyboard ===		=== Enabling the soft keyboard ===

205.205.15.6: /* Using different ROM versions */

2009-06-10T20:03:07Z

Using different ROM versions

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	I'll return my Dream if this proves impossible. [[User:DavidM\|DavidM]] 15:42, 8 June 2009 (EDT)		I'll return my Dream if this proves impossible. [[User:DavidM\|DavidM]] 15:42, 8 June 2009 (EDT)
			I'll return my Magic if I cannot change the OS. It doesn't have many Android's features, like the circle zoom. How deceiving.

	=== Enabling the soft keyboard ===		=== Enabling the soft keyboard ===

DavidM: /* Using different ROM versions */

2009-06-10T01:20:14Z

Using different ROM versions

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	=== Using different ROM versions ===		=== Using different ROM versions ===

	One of the tenets of an "open" phone (Rogers' words) would be users being able to run their own version of the OS on it. Thus far (June 8) no one has been able to use different ROMS on their Rogers Dream/Magic.		One of the tenets of an "open" phone (Rogers' words) would be users being able to [http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=442480 run their own version of the OS on it]. Thus far (June 8) no one has been able to use different ROMS on their Rogers Dream/Magic.

	http://androidcommunity.com/forums/f41/anyone-root-the-g1-up-in-canada-on-rogers-yet-18774/ ~~is a thread that is tracking this~~.		* http://androidcommunity.com/forums/f41/anyone-root-the-g1-up-in-canada-on-rogers-yet-18774/
			* http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=523873 - the basic problem

	~~Ill~~ return my Dream if this proves impossible. [[User:DavidM\|DavidM]] 15:42, 8 June 2009 (EDT)		I'll return my Dream if this proves impossible. [[User:DavidM\|DavidM]] 15:42, 8 June 2009 (EDT)

	=== Enabling the soft keyboard ===		=== Enabling the soft keyboard ===

199.166.207.144 at 21:14, 8 June 2009

2009-06-08T21:14:18Z

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	If not in Eastern time zone, your Android may use the wrong time in SMS messages -		If not in Eastern time zone, your Android may use the wrong time in SMS messages -

	Solution: May be resolved by resetting ~~phone~~.		Solution: May be resolved by resetting device. Rogers' suggestion is to revert to 2G????

	See: http://www.androidincanada.ca/news/rogers-htc-devices-time-stamp-problem/		See: http://www.androidincanada.ca/news/rogers-htc-devices-time-stamp-problem/
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	=== Camera quality ===		=== Camera quality ===

	Although the camera is 3.2mp autofocus, the quality is very low. Images ~~are~~ have poor contrast, colour quality, and low light performance is non existent. Focus problems can be to some degree resolved using SnapPhoto. SnapPhoto is available in a basic free version, and a $0.99 "Pro" version (not available in Canada yet).		Although the camera is 3.2mp autofocus, the quality is very low. Images have poor contrast, colour quality, and low light performance is non existent. Focus problems can be to some degree resolved using SnapPhoto. SnapPhoto is available in a basic free version, and a $0.99 "Pro" version (not available in Canada yet).

	=== Headphone adapter ===		=== Headphone adapter ===

DavidM: /* Time zone problems */

2009-06-08T19:42:20Z

Time zone problems

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	See: http://www.androidincanada.ca/news/rogers-htc-devices-time-stamp-problem/		See: http://www.androidincanada.ca/news/rogers-htc-devices-time-stamp-problem/

			=== Using different ROM versions ===

			One of the tenets of an "open" phone (Rogers' words) would be users being able to run their own version of the OS on it. Thus far (June 8) no one has been able to use different ROMS on their Rogers Dream/Magic.

			http://androidcommunity.com/forums/f41/anyone-root-the-g1-up-in-canada-on-rogers-yet-18774/ is a thread that is tracking this.

			Ill return my Dream if this proves impossible. [[User:DavidM\|DavidM]] 15:42, 8 June 2009 (EDT)

	=== Enabling the soft keyboard ===		=== Enabling the soft keyboard ===