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Why so few Sanyo users/tweakers here?
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Posted by: windtrader

I am getting a new phone and want to go with Sprint due to specific geographic signal needs. The 8400 seems to get great comments about locking in on RF signal so that is why I am researching this unit.

I'm also a tweaker and want to customize the device: ringtones, wallpaper, programs, firmware hacks, etc. This forum is one of the premier cell phone sites and there is very little (relative to others) Sanyo activity.

Are these phones just not popular or are there inherent restrictions that make them difficult to hack around. I believe the 8400 is a Java device so it should support most things, right?

thanks

Posted by: MIKE@THEPARK

because i love my 8400...and yes, it can run tons of j2me apps. try getjar.com's java generic section

Posted by: du2vye

maybe because the 8400 doesn't need as much tweaking. I can use my own content without work arounds.

Posted by: skome

I don't have or want to buy a Sprint data plan, am reasonably clueful, and would like install apps and/or games onto my 8400. Have no experience, but did read what I could find on hofo.

I've tried w/cable, bt, and microSD w/o success. Phone seems to want these in phone memory somewhere I can't see

Pretty sure bitpim doesn't support this phone; are there other apps or ways to do this? Point me to a posting?

TIA

Posted by: go2cdmb

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Originally Posted by skome

I don't have or want to buy a Sprint data plan, am reasonably clueful, and would like install apps and/or games onto my 8400. Have no experience, but did read what I could find on hofo.

I've tried w/cable, bt, and microSD w/o success. Phone seems to want these in phone memory somewhere I can't see

Pretty sure bitpim doesn't support this phone; are there other apps or ways to do this? Point me to a posting?

TIA

Please let me know if you find the answer Tia. Im in the same boat. Have you found it, or another forum thats more active on the subject? Thanks!

Posted by: jerkstore007

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Originally Posted by skome

Try removing the microSD and then connecting the phone to your computer. This should make it possible to see the phone's internal memory directories.

Posted by: ou2mame

i've been using sanyo phones since i started with sprint like 6 or so years ago. i love it sanyo phones even though they are always a few steps behind the technology curve. its all about signal to me. i wish that they would at least *try* to compete with samsung in terms of features, but obviously that is not their top goal otherwise the katana would have come out 3 years ago. i'm waiting for the second version of that, in hopes that they finally realize that they must release technology that compares to the devices they sit next to on display. i would assume this is why sanyo has lot support from a lot of its users. i shouldn't be walking around with a sub 1mp camera cellphone if i just bought it last year, i'm sorry. i'm angry that they can't get their **** together. the m1 has some nice features, but lacks a card slot? wtf. the 8400's camera is pretty terrible, yet it has one. why can't they release a phone that has every "most wanted" feature, instead of spreading their features around. whatever.. i used to be into hacking the cellphones, but i think that we're past the days where that is made somewhat easy, and its just not worth it. i would like to use the katana to bluetooth to my pda for internet, but obviously that is disabled and there is no plausible workaround, and probably never will be. i'm almost ready to buy a samsung. if the katana 2 isn't exactly what i want, i'm done with sanyo. i have bought nearly every high end phone they have put out, but i feel as though i'm always a year behind what other phones offer.

Posted by: skome

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Originally Posted by jerkstore007

Try removing the microSD and then connecting the phone to your computer. This should make it possible to see the phone's internal memory directories.

Okay, I tried removing the microSD, couldn't see the phone (WinXP, Sanyo 8400). So I downloaded from Sprint the "Mobile Broadband for Phone as Modem" because it said it had a driver for the 8400 for USB. I really don't want to use the phone as a modem, so maybe this is the wrong software. Anyway, installed, rebooted, still can't see the phone in the file system. The Sprint software diagnostic identified the phone correctly.

I'll look for another driver. Suggestions always appreciated!

Posted by: johnleese

Sprint disables the sanyo phone abilities. I will be taking a hard look at the iphone when it comes down in price

Posted by: edysan2294

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Originally Posted by windtrader

I am getting a new phone and want to go with Sprint due to specific geographic signal needs. The 8400 seems to get great comments about locking in on RF signal so that is why I am researching this unit.

I'm also a tweaker and want to customize the device: ringtones, wallpaper, programs, firmware hacks, etc. This forum is one of the premier cell phone sites and there is very little (relative to others) Sanyo activity.

Are these phones just not popular or are there inherent restrictions that make them difficult to hack around. I believe the 8400 is a Java device so it should support most things, right?

thanks

Going back to the matter at hand and the original question posted at the beginning of this thread; in my opinion, the reason why there aren't that many sanyo users and tweakers hereit is because: 1. Sanyo phones, as far as I know, are only available through Sprint. 2. Sprint has let a lot of people down including myself. I was a power Sprint user for 7 years and after the merger with Nextel everyone I know that had Sprint started dropping calls left and right and customer service got real sloppy. I got tired of it and left them for another provider, so good luck with them.

As far as Sanyo phones: I believe they are the best phones in the market right now, and again this is my personal opinion. With Sprint I had from the 3500 to the mm7500 (great little thing). They are sturdy, can take beatings and excellent signal wise. Too bad they are not available for my provider.

Like I said good luck and I believe that any Sanyo phone you get will be an excellent one, (other than the M1 and Katana - what a joke), and you will be very satisfied with it.

Posted by: kevsgirl24

I have had my Katana since October of last year. I was originally going to get the Razor, but the Katana was cheaper and i like the pink on it better. Mine works just fine. The power button is the end button on your phone yo have to hold it down to turn it off and turn it on.

Posted by: kevsgirl24

I think that there are so few Sanyo users because everyone has the razor and have not yet came upon the Katana yet. Many people do not like Sprint and the rather have other carriers

Posted by: thebean

I've had the 8400 for about 8 months, and for the most part I've been pretty satisfied with it. It's annoying how Sprint locks down some of the capabilities of the phone, but they're obviously trying to drive people to their services (Sprint nav, ringtones, apps, etc.). The thing I find most disappointing about the 8400 is that you can't sync with Outlook, or at least I haven't found a solution that can.

Yes Sprint doesn't let you transfer things to your phone via USB or microSD, but there are sites that have uploaders, so you can download and install 3rd party apps and your own ringtones etc. to your phone. Just be sure the stuff you're sending to your phone is safe.

Posted by: kofasetic

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Originally Posted by thebean

Yes Sprint doesn't let you transfer things to your phone via USB or microSD, but there are sites that have uploaders, so you can download and install 3rd party apps and your own ringtones etc. to your phone. Just be sure the stuff you're sending to your phone is safe.

I'm not too sure what you mean about "transfer" but I have no problem hooking up my 8400 to my computer via USB and load files to microSD and transfer to my computer. 3rd party app can be downloaded via wap browser or as you mentioned a dedicated uploader service.

Posted by: thebean

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Originally Posted by kofasetic

Sorry, by "things" I meant ringtones and java apps directly into your phone. That's what most people seem to be asking to do.