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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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=== 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.
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/ is a thread that is tracking this.
"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.
 
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 ===
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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 ===
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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 ===
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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]]
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