::: VA ::: 531 Report post Posted November 25, 2011 okay i have my photon now and using it on gsm prepaid. i do get balance after every call or data session but not if i dial the codes to get the balance as already said here that ussd doesnt work on it yet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pulsar220 2 Report post Posted February 3, 2012 (edited) How long is the battery lasting for you folks? I just got my Photon 3 days back. Still doing full recharge-discharge cycle. But it looks like it wont go more than 12 hours on CDMA. Unless i turn the data connection off. And this is my first Android PS: Does conference call not work on the Photon in CDMA ?? Edited February 3, 2012 by pulsar220 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raju_a 31 Report post Posted February 3, 2012 Even I get 12 hrs of battery life. However, have not done full recharge-discharge cycle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pulsar220 2 Report post Posted February 4, 2012 I just had my first issue with the photon I was using Tapatalk and then i got a sms.the moment i tried to open the sms.the screen went blank and the power button was unresponsive. After trying a few times nothing worked so I pulled out the battery.after that the phone worked but the battery was barely 5%. Prior to the freeze,there was atleast 50% charge.im confused how did the phone discharge so rapidly Tapatalk'd from Photon4G Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pulsar220 2 Report post Posted February 6, 2012 What ROM are you folks using ? I am on the stock 2.3.4 ROM. Additionaly any links to rooting (is it recommended or not?) for the Photon. Im a android noob so not much of an idea bout all this, I need to run the battery calibration tool so need to root it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KanagaDeepan 1,084 Report post Posted February 6, 2012 ^^^^ There is no harm in rooting your Photon... Link to the thread in Rimweb for rooting MoPho is here... @raju_a don't do full discharge/recharge cycles for MoPho battery... It is ok for batteries with memory problem like Ni-Cd and Ni-MH... But in case of Li+ or Li-Polymer, it will do more harm than good... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pulsar220 2 Report post Posted February 7, 2012 ^^^^There is no harm in rooting your Photon... Link to the thread in Rimweb for rooting MoPho is here... Thank you.will do this today. My battery life has gone to the dogs after the incident mentioned in my previous post. What EVDO speeds are you folks getting? Mine barely touches 600-700kbps :( Tapatalk'd from Photon4G Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pulsar220 2 Report post Posted February 7, 2012 (edited) Conference facility does not work via the add call button right? Additionally any most recommended apps to be installed? PS: rooted the phone.phew i feel like such android noob.thingd were so simple on my WM6.1 Touch Pro Tapatalk'd from Photon4G Edited February 7, 2012 by pulsar220 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pulsar220 2 Report post Posted February 7, 2012 Happened again today! This is soo frustrating! The battery just drained from 60% to nothing. The screen went dead, when i plugged in the charger, it said there was some 5% charge. Prior to this for about 30 mins I have been having some network issues, the network is coming and going. Voice is not working and only data is working! Anyone else faced this issue ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maulik.Parekh 34 Report post Posted February 7, 2012 (edited) Never happened to me .. this phone is just awesome except USSD .... Did u upgrade to the latest firmware ? 198_6 Edited February 7, 2012 by Maulik.Parekh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pulsar220 2 Report post Posted February 7, 2012 Never happened to me .. this phone is just awesome except USSD .... Did u upgrade to the latest firmware ? 198_6 Latest firmware ? Please explain in a little bit more detail. I'm still very new to Android! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pulsar220 2 Report post Posted February 21, 2012 Finally offical news for the Photon ICS Update Its good new but its also painful as its slated only for a Q3 rollout! https://forums.motorola.com/pages/00add97d6c Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Meherab 2 Report post Posted February 21, 2012 Hi Just update to the latest version and your batt prob will get solved. I had the same issue SBF: 1FF-sunfire-user-2.3.4-4.5.1A-1_SUN-198_7-CM-release-keys-signed-Sprint-US link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=20331570&postcount=3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pulsar220 2 Report post Posted February 27, 2012 ^^ Ok Dumb question. How do I update with the latest version ? I have downloaded it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KanagaDeepan 1,084 Report post Posted February 27, 2012 ^^^^^ Use RSDLite... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mujeebrehman 78 Report post Posted February 28, 2012 Follow these instructions. Before that download rsd lite and the drivers for your phone. Proceed only after you have installed the drivers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pulsar220 2 Report post Posted February 28, 2012 ^^^^^ Use RSDLite... Still pretty new to the Android world. That's greek and latin for me Any "How to update your firmware for dummies?" kindda link ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akhileshril 0 Report post Posted March 3, 2012 Can anyone let me know the rating of the charger of photon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raysmanindi 4 Report post Posted March 6, 2012 Got My Photon , its a real MEAN machine , just WOW Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pulsar220 2 Report post Posted March 9, 2012 My phone restarts when I plug into PC for the first time. Any idea why? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
raysmanindi 4 Report post Posted March 17, 2012 pulsar220, if you can come to Mysore with your photon, i can definitely help you. Anyways Photon is a very good handset. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pulsar220 2 Report post Posted April 16, 2012 I am having a lot of force close issues recently especially with the Gallery. Any pointers ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mujeebrehman 78 Report post Posted April 16, 2012 If you have too many issues like force close and unresponsiveness due to bloated blur I would recommend a factory reset. However make sure you have a backup of your contacts and SMS. If you need to backup apps you will have to root the phone and use titanium backup pro. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Karthik R 246 Report post Posted April 16, 2012 Try doing this : Menu > Settings > Applications > Manage applications > select the all tab and find the Gallery app in the list. Press clear data. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pulsar220 2 Report post Posted April 16, 2012 (edited) Try doing this : Menu > Settings > Applications > Manage applications > select the all tab and find the Gallery app in the list. Press clear data. Thank you Have done as instructed. Hope the issue is fixed! Follow these instructions. Before that download rsd lite and the drivers for your phone. Proceed only after you have installed the drivers. Will I : - 1. Loose applications/data after this process? 2. Need activation again after thhis process? Edited April 16, 2012 by pulsar220 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
