The new HTC ONE (M7)

[TheMTtakeover]

I don't know. Might have to? Honestly, no clue how Jailbreaking works. Is it easy?

The most important thing is... I have to be able to return it within 30 days, in case I change my mind about the S4 (or the HTC One, but that's becoming more and more of a distant third place the more I read about it).

Is it safe, easy to jailbreak iPhone?

Yeah it's really easy to JB an iPhone. I've had issues with iOS 6 JB on m 3GS though. I can't connect to WiFi once jailbroken.....No one else seems to have this issue tough.

 

[2298754]

First, HTC One and HTC One X is not the same so stop using it interchangeably and applying it selectively to suit your argument. In this thread's scope, when I said HTC One, I meant HTC One (not the One X). Bringing up the One X, however good or not it is, is completely irrelevant.

What proof do you have that HTC won't abandon its One users like it has in the past with its One X users? Hell, they've already screwed over Droid DNA users by bringing out the One so fast.

Second, most people DON'T care. Evidence? About half of all Android phones are still on Gingerbread. Not even ICS. Now we are on Jelly Bean and almost into Key Lime Pie (or whatever the next one will be called).

S4 is already being released with the newest version of android 4.2.2. Get back to me when HTC does that. 4.2.2 will come to the One in about a year, per usual HTC.

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[MRU]

What proof do you have that HTC won't abandon its One users like it has in the past with its One X users? Hell, they've already screwed over Droid DNA users by bringing out the One so fast.

What proof have you that HTC have abandoned One X users ?

They have announced they will rollout Sense 5 for One X, One S, One V etc...

Wondering if your HTC One X, One X+, One S or the Butterfly will be getting the new Sense 5 from the HTC One? Well, you don't have to anymore, as HTC has revealed that it does plan to do so.

Replaying to query on Facebook, HTC clarified that it does intend to update the above mentioned handsets with the new Sense 5 software features from the new HTC One, except for those tied to the hardware. We believe these may be the new camera related features such as Zoe but other than that you can look forward to the refreshed UI and the new HTC BlinkFeed.

As for the availability of the updates, HTC said it would be coming 'in the next few months'. Note, all the devices mentioned above are the international models. No information has been provided regarding the carrier specific versions of these devices

Just because HTC has a new kid on the block for 2013 doesn’t mean those of you with some of its 2012 smartphones are left behind. Wondering about the fate of some of HTC’s biggest 2012 smartphones, one user on Facebook asked HTC if Sense 5.0 would be coming to the HTC One X. To everyone’s surprise, HTC responded, and even gave us even more details than was originally requested.

The company confirmed that Sense 5 would be headed to the HTC One X, HTC One X+, HTC One S, and the HTC Butterfly within the next few months. The OEM specifically mentioned that “global” variants would get it, so those of you with carrier-branded versions will likely have to wait a while longer.

HTC made it a point to mention that not everything the HTC One has would be coming to the aforementioned smartphones due to differences in hardware. We’re assuming they’re referring to HDR mode in the “UltraPixel” camera, the TV remote feature thanks to the infrared blaster, and the new audio enhancement software made for those beautiful stereo speakers, but we’ll be reaching out to see if we can get any more specifics. To be quite honest, we’re just happy HTC decided to say anything at all — we weren’t even expecting to hear anything until the HTC One launches.

HTC Sense 5.0, which will be arriving with the HTC One in just a few days, is thought to be coming to older HTC devices including the Droid DNA. However, a reliable source has thrown his two cents in saying that while the AT&T HTC One X+ will likely be getting the Sense 5.0 update, the One X may be left behind on a previous version of Sense.

Along with the HTC One, HTC announced the new HTC Sense 5.0, its latest skin for its devices which brings not only a new look, but some new features to the table as well. We know that the software will indeed be coming along with the HTC One but HTC also made it clear that it might be coming to other devices as well in the feature.

HTC seemingly confirmed the Sense 5.0 update for global variants of the HTC One X+, HTC Butterfly, HTC One S, and the HTC One X. It also said that some of the features from Sense 5.0 might not arrive for those devices. Today though, we are hearing both good and bad news in regards to the devices that will be upgraded Sense 5.0, particularly, AT&T variants of the device.

Noted HTC leakster, LlabTooFeR, suggests that the AT&T HTC One X+ Sense 5.0 upgrade is a done deal and that owners of the device will receive the upgrade at some point in the future. No time frame was given but we imagine it will take a couple of months for the new software to roll out, at least.

Seems like no matter what they do you will find issue - damned if they do - damned if they don't.


As for releasing a new HTC one + in a few months time

HTC is streamlining its approach to smartphones this year, making the new HTC One its sole flagship handset.
Phil Roberson, HTC's executive director for U.K. and Ireland, revealed that the HTC One will be true to its name, with the Taiwanese firm betting big on the sleek iPhone-like Android handset.
"We just said, 'Let's just create one flagship device this year,'" Roberson told Omio. "This is The One."
Last year HTC took a very different approach, releasing a wide range of HTC One devices including the One X, One X+, One V, and One S.
One handset to rule them all

Consolidating its flagship brand to a single device could pay off for HTC. The multiple model approach can quickly confuse users as to which features belong with which handset.

Good news! If you’re planning to pick up the new HTC One when it makes its debut in the coming months, you won’t need to worry about getting a successor just three months later. An HTC executive has today confirmed that the device will be the company’s only flagship smartphone of 2013.
Some Android manufacturers like to quickly churn out one device after another, and HTC has been notorious for it in recent years. The company has launched new high-end smartphones, and then just several months later, unveiled a slightly better version — leaving its customers a little upset with the fact that their handset had such a short lifespan.
Take the One X, for example. In less than twelve months, there were three versions of the device available in Europe, including the original One X, the One XL, and the One X+.
But the HTC is now promising that this won’t be the case in 2013; the HTC One will be its only flagship smartphone this year, according to Phil Robinson, executive director for the U.K. and Ireland.
“We just said, let’s just create one flagship device this year,” Robinson said. “This is the One.”
If HTC sticks to that promise, then it will be adopting a release cycle like Apple’s and Samsung’s, which sees just one flagship smartphone every year.
Not only will this make its handset launches a little more significant, and therefore more exciting, but it’ll also give its customers peace of mind — they know if they adopt the company’s latest flagship shortly after its release, their handset won’t be obsolete within just a few months.
We’re assuming, however, that Robinson meant the One would be the only Android flagship of 2013; we’re still expecting a Windows Phone flagship, too.

Read more at http://www.cultofandroid.com/23288/...y-flagship-phone-of-2013/#0QW532VId3ebhlDg.99

 

[onthecouchagain]

Are none of y'all concerned about the battery life on LTE?

If it's only getting decent/average battery life reviews without LTE, what will it be like with LTE?

Again, I have flashes of my horrible few weeks with the HTC One X on LTE...

 

[2298754]

Are none of y'all concerned about the battery life on LTE?

If it's only getting decent/average battery life reviews without LTE, what will it be like with LTE?

Again, I have flashes of my horrible few weeks with the HTC One X on LTE...

but... it's beautiful. Aluminum build! class leading design!

 

[MRU]

Are none of y'all concerned about the battery life on LTE?

Have you been to Ireland? ;-) LTE isn't going to be a concern here.

For 3G performance it's beats the pack

http://www.androidauthority.com/htc-one-battery-life-168420/

Others report decent battery..

http://gdgt.com/discuss/i-have-an-htc-one-ask-me-anything-1gtw/

Hey Pete! So far, with beta software no less, the HTC One has the best battery life of any phone I've used. It's at least as good as the One X+ I was using before, which also has a 2300 mAH battery, but the One is pushing 1080p pixels around. It's easily lasting me a day, and if I put it in Power Saving mode (which is something I've been doing for a few weeks with my One X+) it will last two days of light to moderate use.

So much of this question depends on usage, and one person's usage pattern will radically differ from another's, but I'm confident people will be impressed with the battery life on the HTC One.

If you have been worried about the sealed battery into the HTC One, fret not, as it seems to power the phone for a long time, an improvised 3rd party test indicates.

The One sports a 2300 mAh juicer, with which the phone managed the very respectable 8 hours and 32 minutes of video playback, and more than 16 hours of talk time in 3G mode. Given that any score above six hours in continuous video playback is already above the average mark, this is a pretty good achievement on HTC's part, and with a high-res Full HD screen at that.

 

[2298754]

Have you been to Ireland? ;-) LTE isn't going to be a concern here.

For 3G performance it's beats the pack

it's nice to see Europe is still living in the past. We here in the US have carriers who have spent billions of dollars on nationwide LTE deployment. LTE battery life is a huge concern, especially since my S3 could easily last a day.

 

[onthecouchagain]

Have you been to Ireland? ;-) LTE isn't going to be a concern here.

For 3G performance it's beats the pack

http://www.androidauthority.com/htc-one-battery-life-168420/

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My question is directed at people in the US who will have LTE.

And that's great for Ireland, but the Nexus 4's battery life sure looks good on that chart, too, and we all know it isn't quite the same story in real world use. And it's 100% LTE-less.

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Others report decent battery..

What about the reviews of average battery life? I'm too busy to dig them up, but there are a few out there.

Again, I point to the NExus 4. It got mixed reviews too on battery life, some saying it was superb, others saying it was dreadful. I believed the superb part because that's what I wanted to be true (not saying that's what you're doing. Just giving you my Nexus 4 story). And we all know how that turned out.

 

[2298754]

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Again, I point to the NExus 4. It got mixed reviews too on battery life, some saying it was superb, others saying it was dreadful. I believed the superb part because that's what I wanted to be true (not saying that's what you're doing. Just giving you my Nexus 4 story). And we all know how that turned out.

Yup, I agree. Both the One X and Nexus 4 were said to have great battery life, but in real use...terrible. Shame because I really liked my Nexus 4

 

[Bahroo]

What proof do you have that HTC won't abandon its One users like it has in the past with its One X users? Hell, they've already screwed over Droid DNA users by bringing out the One so fast.



S4 is already being released with the newest version of android 4.2.2. Get back to me when HTC does that. 4.2.2 will come to the One in about a year, per usual HTC.

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lmfao show me proof that the S4 wont be stuck on 4.2 for months while Key Lime Pie will have been out... ios 7 is going to blow the roof off Android

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Have you been to Ireland? ;-) LTE isn't going to be a concern here.

For 3G performance it's beats the pack

http://www.androidauthority.com/htc-one-battery-life-168420/

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Others report decent battery..

http://gdgt.com/discuss/i-have-an-htc-one-ask-me-anything-1gtw/

The Verge review on the One gave the One "poor battery life"... and 8 hours of video playback isnt that impressive considering the iPhone 5 gets over 10 hours of video playback

 

[F123D]

I don't know. Might have to? Honestly, no clue how Jailbreaking works. Is it easy?

The most important thing is... I have to be able to return it within 30 days, in case I change my mind about the S4 (or the HTC One, but that's becoming more and more of a distant third place the more I read about it).

Is it safe, easy to jailbreak iPhone?

Like others have said, its quite easy and if you follow instructions, really safe. The downside is waiting for a jailbreak once a new phone/OS is released and the cat/mouse game of waiting for updates or staying on the current version of iOS to not lose it. That's the part I no longer wanted to deal with.

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ios 7 is going to blow the roof off Android

Highly doubt that.

 

[SnowLeopard2008]

What proof do you have that HTC won't abandon its One users like it has in the past with its One X users? Hell, they've already screwed over Droid DNA users by bringing out the One so fast.



S4 is already being released with the newest version of android 4.2.2. Get back to me when HTC does that. 4.2.2 will come to the One in about a year, per usual HTC.

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You're beyond ignorant. How has HTC screwed anyone over? The One X does not magically stop functioning because HTC made a new smartphone. Neither does the Droid DNA/Butterfly. But your logic and reasoning skills seem to have magically never developed. I'm not sure how HTC abandoned anyone. They should be quicker with OS updates which is true. But that factor alone does not determine abandoned or not status. If someone's HTC One X is defective, HTC stills provides customer support within the warranty.

What is so good about 4.2.2 that seems to make any previous version completely worthless?

 

[x-evil-x]

Thanks. That may be the solution.

I fear that iOS keyboard... Ugh

i love the keyboard. you can change them also with color keyboard cydia app.

 

[onthecouchagain]

Strangely, my experience with my iPhone 5 has reinvigorated my interest in the HTC One. And I guess my disappointments with the S4 would have something to do with it too.

I'm really looking forward to the US version reviews. Really hope the battery is good enough on LTE...

 

[hyteckit]

The HTC One is a nicer looking phone. Much better looking than the Galaxy S3/S4.

 

[itsmemuffins]

I actually much prefer the s4 over the one now. It has an impressive screen to size ratio of 79%

 

[irDigital0l]

God dammit its not coming to Verizon (confirmed via HTC's twitter).

Is the GS4 coming to Verizon and does Verizon stall/block new updates?

Looks like I'll stick to the iPhone and wait to see what the Nexus 5 is like.

 

[onthecouchagain]

God dammit its not coming to Verizon (confirmed via HTC's twitter).

Is the GS4 coming to Verizon and does Verizon stall/block new updates?

Looks like I'll stick to the iPhone and wait to see what the Nexus 5 is like.

You can bet the s4 will be coming to Verizon. And every other carrier.

 

[sentinelsx]

Strangely, my experience with my iPhone 5 has reinvigorated my interest in the HTC One. And I guess my disappointments with the S4 would have something to do with it too.

I'm really looking forward to the US version reviews. Really hope the battery is good enough on LTE...

I am in the same boat. If sense 5 isn't as bad as sense 4, battery life gives me 5 hours of screen on time with LTE, and no huge lag issues, i'll buy it.

Hopefully it will also be unlocked in the near future and may be i will try putting an AOSP ROM on it too.

 

[damitssam]

Sexiest phone in the market. Great industrial design. But lack of support just kills it.

 

[andy2141]

My HTC one should be with me tomorrow. Planning on using this as my main phone and the iPad to get my iOS fix.

 

[MRU]

Sexiest phone in the market. Great industrial design. But lack of support just kills it.

Lack of support? How can there be lack of support on an unreleased phone?

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My HTC one should be with me tomorrow. Planning on using this as my main phone and the iPad to get my iOS fix.

Where are you located Andy and where did you get it from?

 

[andy2141]

Lack of support? How can there be lack of support on an unreleased phone?

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Where are you located Andy and where did you get it from?

Northampton. Got it from Phones4u via over the phone. The stores don't have any stock yet, but the silver model is good for next day delivery via the website or over the phone.

Plus side is they are also unlocked and unbranded. Don't think the other phone retailers are getting stock until near the end of March.

 

[MRU]

Northampton. Got it from Phones4u via over the phone. The stores don't have any stock yet, but the silver model is good for next day delivery via the website or over the phone.

Plus side is they are also unlocked and unbranded. Don't think the other phone retailers are getting stock until near the end of March.

Lucky you.... i'm amazed they have it when Expansys who actually process the online ordering for HTC's own online uk store still haven't got it yet... I'm just bloody jealous

To make matters worse phnes4u won't post to Eire. Curses

 

[Tsuchiya]

Anyone know what's happening with the 64gb version?