HTC Wildfire (Mobile Phone)

umbro · **Reply #30: October 05, 2010, 14:42:01**

http://www.zagg.com/invisibleshield/index.php

Dazzler · **Reply #31: October 05, 2010, 21:19:25**

Thanks for that link Umbro (cant get the wildfire screen protector from the Aussie version of that site.. only the US one...)

I should be able to pick up a universal screen protector locally though..(and cut it to size)

snowcherry · **Reply #32: October 06, 2010, 09:15:59**

have a look at Telstra, Fone Zone or JB HiFi and see if they have official screen protectors for the Wildfire.
when i got my desire i actually had the official protector thrown in for free by telstra, though it did take some arm pulling to get it.
i know they're not that cheap though, the official ones, but two came in the packet

otherwise ebay might have some made to measure ones, save you cutting one to size

Dazzler · **Reply #33: October 10, 2010, 11:39:15**

Got the wildfire..Generally pleased with the hardware including the touch screen and the resolution (for the price) .. Think Android software is a bit over rated though...

Have downloaded a couple of Widgets/Apps I want to install but need the Apps Installer.apk and so far lots of references to it but can't find anywhere to just download the fri**in' thing without registering etc...

Could someone PM me if they have this Android Apps Installer and I'll get them to email it to me if that is o/k

(and any other good free apps

)

So far I only have battery booster and datacounter to install when I get the installer...

Cheers,

Dazz

umbro · **Reply #34: October 10, 2010, 13:11:12**

just search the market for ES File Explorer or go to www.estrongs.com Its a file explorer that also has an apk installer/uninstaller.Also go to menu/settings/applications and check "unknown sources" so you can install files that are not downloaded from official market.Check http://www.appbrain.com/ for an alternative market.

Dazzler · **Reply #35: October 10, 2010, 20:55:56**

Thanks for the links umbro i'll try that later ...

snowcherry · **Reply #36: October 11, 2010, 01:17:02**

lol i think you've picked the hardest way to install apps

but i guess the most data friendly way.

i'd recommend creating an account with appbrain and if you work out wifi, just let appbrain and the phone 'sync'. any app's you picked in appbrain will then transfer onto your phone instantly.

congrats on your new phone

agentr31 · **Reply #37: October 11, 2010, 08:42:53**

angry birds!!! you have to get it!!!

Dazzler · **Reply #38: October 11, 2010, 09:19:41**

Quote from: snowcherry on October 11, 2010, 01:17:02

lol i think you've picked the hardest way to install apps
but i guess the most data friendly way.

i'd recommend creating an account with appbrain and if you work out wifi, just let appbrain and the phone 'sync'. any app's you picked in appbrain will then transfer onto your phone instantly.

congrats on your new phone

Thanks...I might try it both ways

I didn't realise it was easier in Wi-Fi .. I've got that working but a bit fiddly on that little screen...

bumpkin · **Reply #39: October 11, 2010, 16:28:39**

I have just bought a Wildfire today, currently charging it up and will play later. This is a completely new step for me also so a bit of learning to be done

Shambles · **Reply #40: October 11, 2010, 17:10:14**

Quote from: bumpkin on October 11, 2010, 16:28:39

...This is a completely new step for me...

Slow, slow, quick-quick, slow...

bumpkin · **Reply #41: October 11, 2010, 17:12:47**

The HTC Tango

bumpkin · **Reply #42: October 11, 2010, 18:14:45**

Hello folks first post with the Wildfire, nice!

Shambles · **Reply #43: October 11, 2010, 18:35:40**

Quote from: bumpkin on October 11, 2010, 18:14:45

Hello folks first post with the Wildfire, nice!

Splendid. Nice advance birthday pressie

Vodafone I see

Lorian · **Reply #44: October 11, 2010, 19:32:25**

Quote from: bumpkin on October 11, 2010, 16:28:39

I have just bought a Wildfire today, currently charging it up and will play later. This is a completely new step for me also so a bit of learning to be done

If you didnt get one included you might like one of these to charge it from the i30

https://i30ownersclub.com/forum/index.php/topic,6731.0.html

bumpkin · **Reply #45: October 11, 2010, 19:45:14**

The charger that comes with it is a USB lead connected to a standard 13amp plug, have just been out and checked in the i30 and the USB port in the i30 charges the HTC phone.............NICE

Lorian · **Reply #46: October 11, 2010, 20:07:14**

cool. You might find the i30 can play any music stored on it too.

Dazzler · **Reply #47: October 11, 2010, 21:25:55**

Quote from: Shambles on October 11, 2010, 18:35:40

Quote from: bumpkin on October 11, 2010, 18:14:45
Hello folks first post with the Wildfire, nice!

Splendid. Nice advance birthday pressie

Vodafone I see

Yeah mine was an early Birthday Pressie too.. Happy with it so far (good one Brian..)

Dazzler · **Reply #48: October 11, 2010, 21:31:27**

Quote from: bumpkin on October 11, 2010, 19:45:14

The charger that comes with it is a USB lead connected to a standard 13amp plug, have just been out and checked in the i30 and the USB port in the i30 charges the HTC phone.............NICE

Gee this is a gr8 site.. I must try that in my bus too (never thought of that

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snowcherry · **Reply #49: October 11, 2010, 23:52:24**

Quote from: Lorian on October 11, 2010, 20:07:14

cool. You might find the i30 can play any music stored on it too.

yup but you may drain the phone quicker than you charge it
seems to be an issue with the Desire, not sure about the Wildfire

umbro · **Reply #50: October 12, 2010, 14:15:42**

did`n know you can charge it via the car's USB, as for playing music i was using the AUX input, and the advantage was that i could use it as a handsfree and hear the call trough the car's speakers(phone has good mic didn't had to yell to be heard), main disadvantage being that i had to change song using the phone.Is there any cable like the OEM one for ipod with both usb and aux so i can charge the phone via usb and still be able to use it as handsfree and doesn`t cost that much?

Dazzler · **Reply #51: October 12, 2010, 21:52:54**

Quote from: umbro on October 12, 2010, 14:15:42

did`n know you can charge it via the car's USB, as for playing music i was using the AUX input, and the advantage was that i could use it as a handsfree and hear the call trough the car's speakers(phone has good mic didn't had to yell to be heard), main disadvantage being that i had to change song using the phone.Is there any cable like the OEM one for ipod with both usb and aux so i can charge the phone via usb and still be able to use it as handsfree and doesn`t cost that much?

I doubt very much there is such a cable umbro... mine will charge from the usb in my Hybrid stereo but cant play and charge at the same time by the look of it...

Shambles · **Reply #52: October 16, 2010, 11:54:41**

My daughter's has just been delivered and is on charge, with a very strange looking charger plug

Thanks for the heads-up... it was this thread that convinced me to buy her one

Not that she probably needs one, but there was no user manual, other than a quick-start guide.

bumpkin · **Reply #53: October 16, 2010, 16:52:23**

Yeah, doesn't come with a manual, just the quick start, if you want the manual it extends to 188 pages PDF download from www.htc.com

umbro · **Reply #54: October 16, 2010, 21:29:39**

you cand find the manual(pdf) on the microSD card that comes with it

Dazzler · **Reply #55: October 16, 2010, 22:40:06**

Quote from: umbro on October 16, 2010, 21:29:39

you cand find the manual(pdf) on the microSD card that comes with it

My card was all sealed up so I'd be surprised (I got an 8gb card as I'm also using mine as an Ipod..)

Edit.. Yep it is on the card (although it won't open on my computer - so not sure what format it is in)

umbro · **Reply #56: October 17, 2010, 22:55:25**

hm.. i only got a 2gb card, what extension does it have?it should be pdf, anyway heres the manual from my card
http://www.mediafire.com/?tcizma3funtydut

Dazzler · **Reply #57: October 18, 2010, 00:00:10**

Quote from: umbro on October 17, 2010, 22:55:25

hm.. i only got a 2gb card, what extension does it have?it should be pdf, anyway heres the manual from my card
http://www.mediafire.com/?tcizma3funtydut

Thanks m8 I got mine to open (as a PDF) when I copied the contents of the card to my computer (think my card reader is playing up sometimes)

I bought an additional 8GB card (will keep the 2 GB card that came with the phone as a spare for some other gadget)

Thanks for the upload I'm sure someone will find it handy .. I don't usually read instruction books but I have had to a couple of time with the wildfire (Android is not quite as user friendly as I expected, but maybe 2.2 will be better?)

Anyone got an idea when 2.2 will be available for the wildfire?

snowcherry · **Reply #58: October 19, 2010, 02:07:42**

as bumpkin posted the manuals are at htc.com as well as any other support and sometimes downloads etc

no idea on the froyo for wildfire dazz, i'd expect it will be awhile, telstra are only just releasing froyo for desire maybe this week, and they've had the desire 6 months now.

Dazzler · **Reply #59: October 19, 2010, 09:50:19**

Oh I see .. I have to wait for Telstra

(I thought I could get it from wherever

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