I've got an HTC One (M8), you have questions. Fire away.

[newboyx]

Re: I've got an M8, you have questions. Fire away.

I dunno. It's just a mode in the camera app that I suppose makes text look a little nicer when you take a picture?

See if you can tell which one used it.

The top one?

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[Cool Jeff]

Re: I've got an M8, you have questions. Fire away.

Is it prone to scuff and dents specially on the corners like the M7 was, or it won't need a cover? (though I totally love the Dot cover)

 

[ncguy]

Re: I've got an M8, you have questions. Fire away.

The lack of Qi is a deal breaker for me. Do you suppose its a fallout from having the rounded (metal) back? If so, give me a flat (plastic) back.

 

[Phil Nickinson]

Re: I've got an M8, you have questions. Fire away.

Is it prone to scuff and dents specially on the corners like the M7 was, or it won't need a cover? (though I totally love the Dot cover)

If you drop a metal phone, it'll scratch. Period.

 

[rfmike]

Re: I've got an M8, you have questions. Fire away.

The lack of Qi is a deal breaker for me. Do you suppose its a fallout from having the rounded (metal) back? If so, give me a flat (plastic) back.

The DNA is a rounded back with QI charging built in. The phones don't have to be flat.

 

[ncguy]

Re: I've got an M8, you have questions. Fire away.

The DNA is a rounded back with QI charging built in. The phones don't have to be flat.

Good to know. What about the metal?

 

[madlaw1071]

Re: I've got an M8, you have questions. Fire away.

Can notifications finally be heard via bluetooth? Had this feature on every phone since I've used bluetooth headphones including 4s, S3, S4 and N5. Only the M7 lacked this feature.

 

[Bridawg]

Re: I've got an M8, you have questions. Fire away.

Any idea if this has the "audio tunnelling DSP" that the Nexus 5 has?

 

[wheezy77]

Re: I've got an M8, you have questions. Fire away.

Sorry if asked already... have an iPhone 4s and shiny new M8. I want to use Sync Manager, but can not confirm the M8 is supported yet.

Can anybody confirm?

 

[Grokr]

Re: I've got an M8, you have questions. Fire away.

OK, lots of questions about the developer edition...

What are the advantages of an unlocked boot loader that the developer edition has?

Can the boot loader on the AT&T version be unlocked?

Is it easier to root and install custom rooms on the developer edition?


On the device webpage it said:
Special note about the unlocked bootloader: With an unlocked bootloader, some content and special offers on your device may also be invalidated and cannot be accessed anymore because of invalid DRM security keys. This includes the Google Drive storage offer and content that you may have purchased through a 3rd party vendor and through HTC.

One guy mentioned "in the case of Sony, it can also cause physical functions of the device to not work. For instance, with the Z Ultra (retail or GPE), if you unlock the bootloader and erase those DRM keys, the X Reality function doesn't work, and I think it may also affect some of the sound processing. I'm not saying this will happen on the M8 if you unlock the bootloader, but it's possible".

Is that really an issue with the M8 DE?

With the ATT version I would pay extra for tethering, I think, or is it included with the plan?

With the developer edition would I be able to tether and would I need to pay AT&T any fee for that?

Does the DE support lte on Tmobile if I ever want to switch carriers?

 

[kronosqq]

Re: I've got an M8, you have questions. Fire away.

Are there still options in the settings to change the multitasking button to menu, double tap on home for multitasking, etc... and does this actually change the multitasking button icon since it's all onscreen now?

 

[PerfectDB]

Re: I've got an M8, you have questions. Fire away.

Anyone know if the 32GB Model will be available in the UK?

 

[hdradaza]

Re: I've got an M8, you have questions. Fire away.

Is the M8 camera good enough as an everyday camera? I dont have time to mess with settings or mode. I just want to flip it out and click and put back in pocket. Kids pics and vacation or weekend outings. Maybe do post editing to a few. Then upload to PC. Will the M8 be sufficient for what i need?

Also, can the zoe finished movies be downloaded or saved into common video files (mp4? Etc) so it can play on pc and save to pc hardrive for future use?

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[icenija]

Re: I've got an M8, you have questions. Fire away.

Is the M8 camera good enough as an everyday camera? I dont have time to mess with settings or mode. I just want to flip it out and click and put back in pocket. Kids pics and vacation or weekend outings. Maybe do post editing to a few. Then upload to PC. Will the M8 be sufficient for what i need?

Also, can the zoe finished movies be downloaded or saved into common video files (mp4? Etc) so it can play on pc and save to pc hardrive for future use?

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I won't get my M8 until tomorrow but I can tell you that the zoe files on the M7 are saved as mp4 so the M8 should do the same.

Ice

 

[adamspt2]

Re: I've got an M8, you have questions. Fire away.

OK, so maybe not the best thread for this and no hurt feelings if this isn't responded to.

I have a Nexus 5. Really like it but now that T-Mobile does 0 down and a monthly add-on, I've been thinking about picking up either the Galaxy 5 or the M8. Reasons primarily being wanting a new toy But if I had to say what I would like it would be a better overall camera and longer lasting battery. Any reason to pick up one or the other? Or just wait till the next Nexus comes out?

 

[Andrew Wagner]

Re: I've got an M8, you have questions. Fire away.

How well does the M8 handle in the Extreme Battery Saver Mode? Also, does the battery drain fast on 4G? I always felt that the M7 drained way too fast on 4.3/4.4.2 when using 4G.

 

[Geo Rule]

Re: I've got an M8, you have questions. Fire away.

So I picked up the Verizon one about 30 mins after it became available yesterday afternoon. Lovin' it so far.

Any idea why when I look at the Power applet in the Settings I don't see the options for Power saver and Extreme power saving mode that I've seen screenshots of in the reviews? Is it hiding somewhere else? Do I somehow have an older version of the software (maybe the lead time to get boxed units to Verizon stores)?

 

[kronosqq]

Re: I've got an M8, you have questions. Fire away.

So I picked up the Verizon one about 30 mins after it became available yesterday afternoon. Lovin' it so far.

Any idea why when I look at the Power applet in the Settings I don't see the options for Power saver and Extreme power saving mode that I've seen screenshots of in the reviews? Is it hiding somewhere else? Do I somehow have an older version of the software (maybe the lead time to get boxed units to Verizon stores)?

Apparently the extreme power saver mode is awaiting carrier approval for US models and will arrive via a software update. Presumably since it disables so much in the interests of power saving.

 

[popartist]

Re: I've got an M8, you have questions. Fire away.

So I picked up the Verizon one about 30 mins after it became available yesterday afternoon. Lovin' it so far.

Any idea why when I look at the Power applet in the Settings I don't see the options for Power saver and Extreme power saving mode that I've seen screenshots of in the reviews? Is it hiding somewhere else? Do I somehow have an older version of the software (maybe the lead time to get boxed units to Verizon stores)?

At the launch they said Extreme Power Saver is "coming soon". Power Saver should be there though (it is in my T-Mo M8).

 

[EverNap]

Re: I've got an M8, you have questions. Fire away.

How bright and visible is the Notification LED? Is green still the default color for notifications on the M8? The one on the M7 is in the speaker grill and is impossible (especially the green color) to see in daylight or basically in any condition other than pitch darkness.

Also, can you change what apps appear and what features get disabled in the Extreme Power Saving Mode?

Thank you guys again.