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skatter 42, i did it!! it's really awesome, thanks!:)

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  • 2005-09-27 12:52
  • mFG9
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Hi,

If anyone can help me it would be appreciated.

If i purchase a 802 with the Japanese firmware, would i be able to use it with any sim card in Australia? If not is this the case with all the Japanese phones that they cant be used with a different sim without changing the firmware.

Thanks

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  • 2005-09-27 05:16
  • PTr8
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MA5 MMF
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Jaox, you need to download the Sound Decorator to convert WAV to MMF. You will also need a MP3-WAV converter, I use dbPowerAmp for mine and it's EXCELLENT.

Once the files are in WAV you then simply open them in the Decorator and crop and cut the files to the piece that you want to repeat. Make sure it is converting to Mono 24khz and then save it as a MMF. It cannot be more than 300kb, which is ~15 seconds or more, it will be twice as long on 12khz.

The Authoring tool which you have lets you combine 64 poly ringtones with wave sounds, so you can mix poly tones and voices to make ultra-long poly ringtones that sound like real music clips.

Hope this helps!

Skater42

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  • 2005-09-26 14:39
  • U2MV
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skatter42,

i need some help with the MA5 converter please:

i went to the YAMAHA site and downloaded the, in the section of Authoring Tools, the ATS-MA5-SMAF program. is this the one that you use to convert mp3 files into SMAF? because i canīt do it! please help me...

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  • 2005-09-26 01:08
  • mtdx
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Thanx sooo much Skater!I did it!It took me some hours to figure out how it works but now i can have mp3s as ringtones!Now i can say that i LOVE my mobile phone! :-) I would like to communicate with you too Skater so if you want drop me an email..Cheers!

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  • 2005-09-25 10:10
  • Sjm3
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Hi Alex,

have a read at some previous posts I wrote here!!! It's called MMF (MA5) and has 24khz ringtone support!
cheers,

skater42

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  • 2005-09-25 07:42
  • 2Bt1
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Hey guys i own this mobile and i love it!But i need some help..I cant put my favourites mp3s as ringtones..They are not supported!Can anyone help me?Is there any way of transforming the mp3s into somethine else type of audio so i can put them as ringtones?Thanx!I wish someone will answer..

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  • 2005-09-24 14:47
  • Sjmp
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802SE vs. 802SH
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My friend used to have a 802SE (Sony Ericsson) and it is a very nice phone. I played a little bit with it, though mainly with the camera and menu functions.

POSITIVES of the 802 Sony Ericsson
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- nice design
- outside screen
- very bright LED light
- nice animated backgrounds
- excellent call quality
- rotating camera

The camera was average at night time (CMOS) but took pretty decent pictures in daytime lighting. It's rotating so it can be easily used as a mirror or for Video Chat of course ;)

The MP3 player I didn't really get to test too thoroughly because I had no headset. The speaker was OK, though not the loudest.

Negatives
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- Memory Stick Duo instead of SD
- Heavy


I cannot say much more about this handset, I wish I could have played more with it. I don't think it can compete with the 802SH (SHARP) camera, but other than that they are pretty equal I think!


skater42

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  • 2005-09-20 13:31
  • RN}P
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i donīt know if the software of the phones is diferent but in portugal i use MMS and GPRS with no problems! how is that possible?

the camera is one of the best 1.3mega pixel in the market...however my phones doesnīt have the option of taking continuous shots (9 pictures straight away) despite that option is on the manual...

i already droped it on the floor 2 or 3 times and nothing hapenned, it's made in japan so it has a superior quality hehe

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joao x

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  • 2005-09-19 00:57
  • mFKs
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thank you Skater42 for the info. now i want to know which is better between v802se and v802sh in terms of camera and screen quality,video recording and playback,mp3,sound quality,
battery life,which has more features? and the
overall better phone. i think i can do without gprs for now.

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  • 2005-09-18 19:41
  • mcy7
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THINK ABOUT THIS
=================

Yes, so far I haven't been able to get this phone GPRS enabled, not even on Vodafone.
This means that, as it is now, you will not be able to use MMS/WAP on ANY network other than Vodafone KK (Japan), or unless you are using Vodafone KK on roaming.
I will let everyone know when I find a solution.

BUT...READ ON

As everyone who owns this phone knows: It IS awesome!
Everyone keeps on complaining that we cannot receive Japanese technology, and Japanese phones are so good "why can't we have them???", "Why stays everything in Japan??" blablablablabla....

DOCOMO handsets aren't available or usable ANYWHERE without a docomo-contract, and probably will never be!
Vodafone made it possible to export SHARP and TOSHIBA models of such high standard OUTSIDE of Japan. No other non-japanese network, except Vodafone (V & GX-Series) and T-Mobile (TM-Series), have access to these exclusive SHARP Handsets. And the best thing, the 802SH can at least be used for the main functions: call, SMS and camera.

I like MMS but can live without it for now. The camera and PDA functions on top of the awesome MP3 player really make this phone worth it for me and only few other phones can compete with SHARP 3G models.

See, the 802SH, 501SH, 601SH and 801SH phones were never intended for other markets. They shouldn't be available outside of japan: full stop!
But for those who appreciate SHARP quality it is quite a "privilege" to have at least the 802SH, the 702, 902 and 903 being generally available to all Vodafone 3G (UMTS) regions. In simple terms: Don't buy the 802SH if you can't sacrifice the GPRS.
If that doesn't bother you then you're in for a pretty good deal and a phone that is simply more than a phone! And the best selling point: The 802SH is around $200 cheaper than the 902SH, which makes it a nice alternative.

skater42



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  • 2005-09-18 14:24
  • RN}P
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Im not saying that the phone is rubbish. Its just a hassle not being able to receive MMS messages when they have been sent to you.

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  • 2005-09-18 01:59
  • PTXL
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from the opinion i have read on this site, does
it mean i can not use the v802 for mms and gprs with any other network except vodafone? please can someone tell me.

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  • 2005-09-17 10:54
  • mcy7
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DATA LOCK
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I am not quite sure about this one. At first it seems that this is the case, but on top of that Vodafone and any other netowrk providers MUST APPROVE the handset on their network before access to such services can be granted.

The 802SH was never intended for the sale overseas and hence is not supported on networks outside of Japan. Telstra settings for my phone let it at least attempt to connect, though no success.

It is a bit of a pain I know, but I can live with it. Ringtones & Wallpapers I make myself, and the rest... I'll live!

You need to look at the strenghts:

- Quality 1.3 MPx CCD Camera
- MP3 player with 3.5mm jack support
- OFFLINE MODE for Airplanes and Hospitals (like the W800)
- QVGA (320x240px) MPEG4 video
- PDA calendar and reminder functions
- Macromedia Flash etc.

There is so much to this handset! And its very affordable!!!!

Think about that!

skater42



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  • 2005-09-17 10:15
  • RN}P
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There is a data lock on the 802 which prevents the use of MMS & WAP. Unless you can get rid of the lock, those functions cannot be used, which is a big downside as even cheap & crap phones let you use MMS & WAP.

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  • 2005-09-17 02:51
  • PTXL
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MMF 5 by YAMAHA
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The latest version of the converter, MA5, is the "loudest" and supports Mono 24khz, stereo 12khz wave file support.

Earlier versions like MA2 and MA3 support up to 12khz and 40 poly tones, MA5 & MA7 support from 64poly to 128poly, 24-48(?)khz ringtones.

The converter (MA5) can be downloaded for free off the Yamaha web site, simply look for it on google.com.

Let me know how you go and if you need help with it.

skater42

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  • 2005-09-16 09:17
  • 2Bt1
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Just curious, how do you get your ring tones to be louder? cause when i use the WSC-MA2-SMAF-210-j to convert the wav to mmf and put it into my phone, the ring tone when i have it at 5 isn't that loud.. its kinda mute.. any suggestions? cause i was reading you cna make it 24khz but are there any wav->mmf 24 khz? cause i really want one cause i can barely hear my phone ring when i use the 8khz from yamaha.

thanks

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  • 2005-09-16 00:39
  • jxyj
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TV OUT & AUTOFOCUS
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The V802SH has NO Autofocus. The camera is similar to the GX30 with a bit bigger resolution.

I'm not sure about the TV-OUT, there were no cables included, yet it may be possible to use the same cable as for the V902SH. But I don't kow how that would work. There is no separate menu-function that would enable such a thing.

skater42


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  • 2005-09-15 16:04
  • 2Cy9
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please can anybody tell me if sharp 802
has autofocus and tv out feature like
the 902?

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  • 2005-09-14 21:54
  • mcy7
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FIRMWARE FLASHING
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I have heard, that means I cannot confirm this 100%, that re-flashing to the Japanese firmware will lock your phone again.

This is quite possible since the Japanese Firmware and hardware settings are set up differently to European phone settings.
I have read on forums that the Euro versions can be unlocked via IMEI, as where the Japanese are locked differently. If anyone has some hard-fact information on Japanese/ General phone locking this would be great!

Try it and let me know if it changed anything, but I don't think it is a good idea. Your phone might also become un-usable on your network in terms of GPRS use.

My V802 is not supported by Vodafone Australia and hence won't let me access the GPRS network.
Flashing can be done through third parties, depending on where you live this is sometimes a bit harder to achieve. Sharp is always a good try, so if you give them a call and tell them you need the Japanese version... go for it!

I haven't seen a free flasher for the V802 and the firmware is not available online either, unless you want to spend US$ 500 on a flasher-box you might just want to ring SHARP. Don't bother with Vodafone, they can't (don't want to) do much.

keep me informed, if the japanese flash works I might do it to get rid of my firmware bugs!!!

skater42


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  • 2005-09-14 15:42
  • 2Cy9
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