[Linux-bruxelles] Smartphones opensource, but not from Proximus...

[Didier Misson]

Ramon Suarez a écrit :
> Hi all,
> 
> I have an HTC Magic bought in Belgium, and it is not something I can
> recommend. It can not be considered an open phone as it is very
> restricted in what you can install or not and you are in the hands of
> Proximus to update the ROM and OS (if they ever do so)
> 
>     * No technicals service from HTC because it is a branded phone> they
>       reffer you to Proximus. In Proximus page only advertising of their
>       service and no support
>       (http://customer.proximus.be/en/Mobile_Internet_Lap/HTC_Magic.html).
>     * Telephone crippled by Proximus:
>           o Can not buy applications in android market, only use free aps.
>           o No youtuve videos (works in non proximus phones).
> 
> Besides that I have some issues with the way the telephone works, namely:
> 
>     * Can't change default google calendar: it is always the phone's
>       calendar which does not sync with my gcal account, and not mine.
>     * Can not move notes among calendars. Need to create a new one if
>       you make a mistake.
>     * General alarm problems for events in the calendar.
>     * Slow phonebook and calls, sometimes 5 or more seconds  (but
>       quality is good once it gets stablished).
>     * A lot of data sync going on all the time. You neeed to dive many
>       levels in the menu to stop it if you remember (too much attention
>       to be dedicated to the phone). Apps to manage it and skip clicks
>       are a must, but they use up ressources.
>     * Can not install a Spanish keyboard. I write messages in 3
>       languages and need the accents. Only three keyboard layouts are
>       available.
>     * Can not close apps without installing another app to do so. You
>       just change screens, but they keep on running.
>     * Very limited copy and paste in the browser.
>     * Camera is way too slow to take pictures.
>     * Not very intuitive.
>     * Lack of control over options. 
> 
> As I said, I do like the call quality and it does look and feel good,
> but my valuation is negative.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> Ramón Suárez
> Blog: http://www.blogbruselas.com
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Hello,

Thanks for these explications.

If I understand : it's ONLY Proximus who block all these functions (not
"""usefull"" for "free" customers... :-( )  ?

If we buy an HTC not link to Proximus (or Base or Mobistar), do we have
a full features without all these problems ?


It's really BORING all these exclusive accords with some operators...
and they decide what is "good" for you :-(



Thanks

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Didier

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