tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post7014041930680592562..comments2024-03-16T11:28:41.525-04:00Comments on Diving for Pearls: Cons and Pros of the New Phone: MyTouch QMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02288790197865570681noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-10608266236210565922012-11-11T20:12:10.501-05:002012-11-11T20:12:10.501-05:00I agree, it is a really strange screen setup for a...I agree, it is a really strange screen setup for a phone. When my screen shuts off during a call, my main solution is to slide the phone open, then slide it shut. The screen then comes on. Again, we shouldn't be trying to find these weird ways to address the screen issues, instead the phones should be user-friendly. And I agree, my older phones were much better at placing calls, even if they were bereft of a zillion apps. Good luck with your phone!Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-76449639796332943182012-11-11T20:07:56.531-05:002012-11-11T20:07:56.531-05:00Hi Quinn. Thanks for the comment! I am actually us...Hi Quinn. Thanks for the comment! I am actually using the power button to end my calls now too. Though the screen still shuts itself off at random times. If I have an earpiece plugged in the screen shuts off immediately. I don't mind it as much as I used to, but it's still an odd setup for a phone. I still love the Android/Google software and the Navigation app works excellently, so I recommend that. Good luck with your phone!Diving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-75059903075426849942012-11-11T13:50:40.938-05:002012-11-11T13:50:40.938-05:00my touch 4g shuts off while im using the phone. W...my touch 4g shuts off while im using the phone. When im done leaving a message or im ready to hang up. The power button doesnt turn the screen on. I have no way to end the call unless the other person hangs up first. But if your leaving someone a message your just on for ever. It has been like this since i bought the phone brand new. At first I just adjusted the screen off time to the longest 30 mins. But if your on the phone for 45 mins well your in trouble. I hate the newer the phones the bad quality they are making. I remember having a cheaper phone with better qaulity. I hope they start making phones again with better quality instead of all these new add ons that dont even work. If anyone knows how to change this please let me know. The store claims they all do this. Its in the settings but i find it hard to believe and i cant find how to change the settings if its even possible. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-71260497576691608512012-11-10T11:59:52.528-05:002012-11-10T11:59:52.528-05:00Michael,
I just received a HTC Mytouch 4g for my w...Michael,<br />I just received a HTC Mytouch 4g for my work phone and was infuriated about the screen turning off during a call.<br />I had a major system upgrade last night and an option was added to the Settings>accessibility screen. When you first access the accessibility screen, a popup may tell you you don't have any applications installed. Press 'cancel' and you will see an option for 'power button ends call'. When enabled, at least on my phone, the screen will not turn off during a call.<br />Hope this helps.<br />Great post, BTW. Greatly helped me find the solution.<br />Best,<br />QuinnQuinn A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09224304714062126570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-72378109228850930472012-03-20T16:27:50.785-04:002012-03-20T16:27:50.785-04:00DC Mac 12 Fan, CONSIDERABLE thanks for the email!
...DC Mac 12 Fan, CONSIDERABLE thanks for the email!<br /><br />I just did that setting that makes the power button the shutoff. That'll work much better than the default setup.<br /><br />The myTouch call settings menu is missing the Show Dialpad option, but this might be a device/TMobile issue. Had a chat with TMobile tech and they confirmed it's missing. In fact, I have a feeling that's not the only option missing from the menus.<br /><br />I'm definitely using the Picasa Drop Box approach going forward. The navigation thing is fantastic, my issue with Maps is more of a slow LA(?) 4G connection.<br /><br />I've been sold on Android from the moment I turned on the phone.<br /><br />Thanks again for the email.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br />Robert Griffin IIIDiving for Pearlshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02373371259792882112noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3101162324715983722.post-32479017621211120602012-03-20T15:41:05.728-04:002012-03-20T15:41:05.728-04:00Welcome to the wonderful world of Android. I'm...Welcome to the wonderful world of Android. I'm a big fan of their system and the google integration. On your con about the phone part, go to Settings > call settings > Show dialpad > select box for All calls. There is also a setting that the power button ends a call. Settings > Accessbility<br /><br />When you use Google Maps navigation, it downloads a cache file for your route. Thus if you were to drive from LA to DC and at some point lose reception, the nav would still work. Perhaps that is why your experiencing lag times. <br /><br />As for transferring pics; why don't you just email yourself the photo? Or download from your picasa site. There are also Dropbox apps that makes transferring data to and from a computer very easy. <br /><br />I have also emailed you something you might be interested in. Please check your various accounts I have for you.DC Mac 12 Fannoreply@blogger.com