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== Software problems == | |||
Enabling the soft keyboard | === Time zone problems === | ||
If not in Eastern time zone, your Android may use the wrong time in SMS messages - | |||
Solution: May be resolved by resetting phone. | |||
See: http://www.androidincanada.ca/news/rogers-htc-devices-time-stamp-problem/ | |||
=== Enabling the soft keyboard === | |||
For some reason Rogers did not enable the soft keyboard on the Dream. | |||
Solution | |||
http://www.androidincanada.ca/news/how-to-enable-soft-keyboard-on-rogers-htc-dream/ (from http://androidforums.com/android-applications/5682-rogers-htc-dream-apps-w-soft-keyboards.html ) | |||
=== Paid apps not available 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. | |||
== Hardware problems == | |||
=== 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). | |||
=== Headphone adapter === | |||
The HTC devices require a USB to 3.5mm adapter for headphones. It does come with a mic and in-ear headphone set. Third party headphone or headphone + USB charging ports are available, but they're dangly and another thing to forget. Another option is to use A2DP Bluetooth stereo, but it's another battery to charge and audio dropout problems are reported. | |||
=== Poor battery life === | |||
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." | |||
=== No light sensor === | |||
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. | |||
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Revision as of 14:58, 8 June 2009
Software problems
Time zone problems
If not in Eastern time zone, your Android may use the wrong time in SMS messages -
Solution: May be resolved by resetting phone.
See: http://www.androidincanada.ca/news/rogers-htc-devices-time-stamp-problem/
Enabling the soft keyboard
For some reason Rogers did not enable the soft keyboard on the Dream.
Solution
http://www.androidincanada.ca/news/how-to-enable-soft-keyboard-on-rogers-htc-dream/ (from http://androidforums.com/android-applications/5682-rogers-htc-dream-apps-w-soft-keyboards.html )
Paid apps not available 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.
Hardware problems
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).
Headphone adapter
The HTC devices require a USB to 3.5mm adapter for headphones. It does come with a mic and in-ear headphone set. Third party headphone or headphone + USB charging ports are available, but they're dangly and another thing to forget. Another option is to use A2DP Bluetooth stereo, but it's another battery to charge and audio dropout problems are reported.
Poor battery life
Several 2200/2300mah third party batteries are available. Unfortunately, this makes the device rather 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."
No light sensor
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 Toggle Settings to switch between different hardware profiles.