Official LG enV2 VX9100 Release Thread

Originally Posted by 0mie

It's the Verizon Wireless name that appears in the middle of the screen on the home screen. It's just so you know if you are "roaiming" or in extended network or what not. Most people don't like it and turn off, I personally think it's just clutter.

Originally Posted by retroh3x

Yes you just hold the 0 key on the front (there should be a pic of key on it too) and it shoul lock after like 2 seconds and then you just hit ok then slide down the 2580 buttons and there you go, its unlocked and theres a good chance tht once in your pocket your phone isn't gonna hit OK then 2580. plus if you drop your phone while its locked no one can get in =]

Originally Posted by rhh621

It would be great if someone would start a Bugs & Problems Thread...that way it would be easier for people to keep track of confirmed bugs.

Originally Posted by JenJen

Oh man that sucks! Does it eat at you that it looks that way now? I'd be so upset!

Originally Posted by slamjam0822

I agree, I have found a few myself.

1.Alarm doesn't go off if the phone is placed on the charger, but if you wake up take the plus out and open it in a few seconds it will.
2. Unable to set a mp3 as an alert tone without it repeating over and over again.
3. Vibrate is very low, sometimes I am unable to hear it go off in a text.
4. Text messages unable to vibrate more than once, unless a reminder comes up minutes later.

These are all I found, please let me know if they aren't bugs and I just don't know a setting. Thanks in advance.

Originally Posted by heydockyle

1. Mine went off this morning and it was plugged in.
2. Idk about that. When I email mp3's to me they go to aac format and they stop.
3. Yes I think the voyager was like this at first too.
4. None of the lg's are able to do this.

Originally Posted by shominy

I've been reading through the entire thread trying to find information about BitPim. Turns out if you activate your phone, BitPim no longer works. I also remember someone taking a bullet by resetting his phone to factory to get BitPim working. No go there and had to manually enter his contacts again. Thanks for that.

So what I was thinking is, reactivate your old phone. Reset your Env2 to back factory then try BitPim again. If BitPim works or not, reactivate your Env2 again. So this brings up the question, are you allow to reactivate any of your old phones anytime you please?

What do you guys think? Will try when I get home from work.

Originally Posted by crans12

I work for Illinois state government....if you are not eligible for a NE2 how do you get the phone for 99$????? I would love to know. Thanks.

Originally Posted by skunis1

I agree. I have read this thread since the phone came out and it seems like the unlocking issue is small. I have had the phone in my pocket without a case and with a money clip in the same pocket and have not once had it unlock on me.

Yes, there are a few quirks but most phones have quirks. People love to complain about the littliest of things but I would say 95% of people are satisfied and love this phone and we only see the 5% that like to complain.

Buy the phone and you will love it.

Originally Posted by Humpa

Someone has already tried resetting the phone and activating a different phone - that doesn't do it.

And you can switch your phones around all day long - that's a free service offered by Verizon. It is free from verizonwireless.com, that is.

EDIT: we need an insider to leak us the 9100 dll - then we can at least use LG Download to put the phone in NV Edit mode. Then BitPim (or QPST) will work.

Originally Posted by C DM

How did you post from enV2 without using the HoFo WAP web site?

Originally Posted by heydockyle

1. Mine went off this morning and it was plugged in.
2. Idk about that. When I email mp3's to me they go to aac format and they stop.
3. Yes I think the voyager was like this at first too.
4. None of the lg's are able to do this.

Originally Posted by MCRN77

I'm 100% happy with this phone... does everything I want, I've been playing with it non stop for the last three days (able to do this cause I'm on vacation) and haven't really found anything wrong with it... I recorded my own ringtone (did a voice message to myself and saved it), have been picture messaging non stop and people call and tell me how good the pics are. The quality is disgustingly good, and I have a wire ear piece I use that works great as well...

Upgrades will be available in a couple weeks and as Rose said, its fairly easy to do it... just make sure your in a good reception area...

great phone otherwise..... buy it

Originally Posted by oatdogg

What was the big deal everyone was making about the ACII calling plan? ACII is what I have but I'm just wondering why everyone was trying to switch to it.

Originally Posted by oatdogg

What was the big deal everyone was making about the ACII calling plan? ACII is what I have but I'm just wondering why everyone was trying to switch to it.

Originally Posted by diab0liK

I pretty much couldn't agree more.....I might max out on the happiness rating about 98% right now, but considering I'm coming from a phone that I was 50% at best......I can't complain too much right now :P

Originally Posted by slamjam0822

Anyone know where to get a data cable from other than verizon, or what charger it uses same as what other LG phone? the previous env?

Originally Posted by skunis1

Well, it looks like I am taking my second phone back. It is exhibiting the same and actually worse issue than my first one. Now, it does not happen all the time but 4 times in the last two days when the phone's keyguard is activated and I either open the phone or hit the "OK" button to deactivate it the screen does not go to the default screen. With the first phone it would go to the "New Contact" screen and now with the second phone it also goes to the "New TXT Message" and "Messaging" screens(on outside).

I got both phones at the same store so I am guessing maybe they got a bad batch. No one on this board has experienced this problem so I am thinking it is just a bad batch of phones. I am going to go to a different store tonight to get a new one. Hopefully this is the last exchange because I really love this phone except for this one little glitch.

I also emailed LG and asked them if they could add a fix to any firmware update and all they told me was that they do not issue firmware updates and I need to contact my provider. LOL

well, here we go again!

Originally Posted by stusinger

Is it possible that the keyguard is deactivating in your pocket (like mine does)? I can reproduce this scenario you describe. I hit ok ok, then choose a menu and do nothing. The keygard will now kick in but next time I go to open the phone it will be one of the menus you described.

Originally Posted by Humpa

That's exactly what I've been thinking everytime I read an update about his issue. Seeing as no one else has had this issue, and he has had it on 2 devices.

Simply hit Ok a few times and then do nothing. The phone's display shuts off, and then when you open it later it will be on the New Contact screen (for example).

Originally Posted by Humpa

EDIT: we need an insider to leak us the 9100 dll - then we can at least use LG Download to put the phone in NV Edit mode. Then BitPim (or QPST) will work.

Originally Posted by blitzpa9

So definitely no Bitpim yet? I'm new to LG phones and modding in general but I just tried Bitpim over Bluetooth with no luck. Thanks for the info.

Originally Posted by skunis1

Well, it looks like I am taking my second phone back. It is exhibiting the same and actually worse issue than my first one. Now, it does not happen all the time but 4 times in the last two days when the phone's keyguard is activated and I either open the phone or hit the "OK" button to deactivate it the screen does not go to the default screen. With the first phone it would go to the "New Contact" screen and now with the second phone it also goes to the "New TXT Message" and "Messaging" screens(on outside).

I got both phones at the same store so I am guessing maybe they got a bad batch. No one on this board has experienced this problem so I am thinking it is just a bad batch of phones. I am going to go to a different store tonight to get a new one. Hopefully this is the last exchange because I really love this phone except for this one little glitch.

I also emailed LG and asked them if they could add a fix to any firmware update and all they told me was that they do not issue firmware updates and I need to contact my provider. LOL

well, here we go again!

Originally Posted by acadiaforum.net

I just ordered this microusb to miniusb adapter for $0.97 (about $5 shipped) - http://www.amazon.com/Motorola-Micr...10280814&sr=1-2

That should allow me to reuse all my miniusb chargers and cables (from my RAZR) on my wife's env2. I'll let you know how (or if) it works when I get it, but I doubt there will be any issues.

Originally Posted by Jestik

So has anyone had any issues with the enV2 and carrying pouch magnets? I remember reading lots of reviews about people's original enV outer display going wonky, possibly due to the carrying pouch magnets.

Any such happenings with the enV2 ?

Any thoughts on the magnets jeopardizing the electronics of the phone?

thanks for any feedback or recommendations...

Originally Posted by Jestik

So has anyone had any issues with the enV2 and carrying pouch magnets? I remember reading lots of reviews about people's original enV outer display going wonky, possibly due to the carrying pouch magnets.

Any such happenings with the enV2 ?

Any thoughts on the magnets jeopardizing the electronics of the phone?

thanks for any feedback or recommendations...

Originally Posted by Irish Rose

I'm using the Verizon leather carrying case with my enV2. It has the magnet style closure, just as I had with my enV, and I've had no issues with the screen or anything else. The magnets do not do anything to the screen from my experience.

Originally Posted by ronb1964

Has anyone been able to get caller id info over a bluetooth headset and if so how? All I can manage is a ring notification on my jawbone. I've tried all the different settings in the voice command menus for call alert and prompts. It's a bit of a pain to take the phone out of the pouch to see who's calling when my hands are full at work.

Originally Posted by Humpa

I almost didn't recognize you. Did you do something with your hair?

Originally Posted by Humpa

ISome (a lot?) of flipstyle phones use some sort of magnetic device/switch built into the phone's hinge (or somewhere) as an "open/closed" indicator. The side effect of that is some combinations of phones and cases (with magnetic clasps) can cause some weird issues. Like you'll pull the phone out of the case, and as it slides past the magnet, the phone will light up (like it does when you open it). I've never heard of any damage occuring, just these odd side effects.

Originally Posted by Irish Rose

A while ago I read a post in which someone complained that the magnetic case style phones were the cause of his/her reception issues. However, I believe that is false as well.

Originally Posted by diab0liK

Usb mini to micro adapters are available @ t-mobile stores (not sure about all kiosks--the one i went to had none) for $4.99........on ebay you can get a cable for $3.45 shipped from the US, or less if you're willing to wait for shipping from china. I didnt bother to look for adapters, since theyre available for so little locally.

also for 2.5mm to 3.5mm (stereo mini) adapters.....i ordered one on ebay for $1.89 shipped the other day....coming from michigan

Originally Posted by zach382

Any one wanna give me some kind of product number or link to tmobiles site where I can find this adapter? I went to a tmobile story and they just looked at me funny when I asked.

Originally Posted by Mark_Venture

If its truely MicroUSB.... then...

the Moto SKN6252A USB Mini-B to MicroUSB adapter is available from T-Mobile stores for $4.99. Ask for Charging Adapter for Moto Razr2 V8. SKU SUPM93367

These adapters allow you to make use of current "Mini-B" accessories with a phone that has a MicroUSB port... i.e. it converts the Mini-B plug on your charger or data cable to MicroUSB so you can use it with your phone.

Originally Posted by almostastr8boy

So after reading this entire thread I didn't see anyone mention this temporary fix for the ring tone issue.

I simply rename the mp3 that I want to use (example name.mp3) to ringtonesname.mp3 and then use the V Cast Music Manager to load the file to the phones internal memory. If you have a micro SD car make sure you remove it before syncing the phone with the V Cast Music Manager or else the file will be loaded on the card and not the internal memory of the phone. The file must be in the phones internal memory to show up as a ringtone.

After loading the file to your phones internal memory the file should appear as a ring tone.

The only problem with this method is that once you power your phone off, the file will disappear from the rintones list when you power it back on. However, if you have the file set as a ring tone, or message tone, or ring tone for a specific contact it will still play even though the file can't be seen on your ringtones list.

If you want to be able to select the file from your ring tone menu once it has disappeared just repeat the steps over again and poof there it is again.

I believe this will overwrite the original file you placed on the phone.

Hopefully this is helpful until there is a bitpim fix or we can get our hands on the vx9100.dll

:-)

Originally Posted by diab0liK

I must preface this by saying I mean in no way to be offensive, but...

Isn't using myxertones.com or something just much, much, much easier? I understand if it spammed your phone with advertising texts or something, but it's VERY quick to sign up for, and gets a file, with a name of your choosing (albeit "-" isn't an option you can enter, but sometimes existing ones will make it through).

I suppose you can only do like 10 or so a day 100% for free, but it still seems vastly superior.

Don't get me wrong, I would much rather not have to deal with a 3rd party site, and just do it myself, but for the time being it's fine, and I assure you it's not the ringtones I'm most worried about with bitpim...it's the vast array of other things I'll be able to tweak.


Regardless, that's a very interesting solution, and more than anything I'm wondering if that can be used in any other way.....

Originally Posted by almostastr8boy

Ok guess the aforementioned method is overly complicated. Just thought I'd throw it out there

Originally Posted by almostastr8boy

Doesn't myxertones.com alter the sound quality of the file? Also don't you still pay to receive the message?

I should also add that the "ringtones" part of the file name becomes invisible when the file is in your ring tone menu with the method i previously mentioned.

Originally Posted by Humpa

That's exactly what I've been thinking everytime I read an update about his issue. Seeing as no one else has had this issue, and he has had it on 2 devices.

Simply hit Ok a few times and then do nothing. The phone's display shuts off, and then when you open it later it will be on the New Contact screen (for example).

Originally Posted by diab0liK

Don't get me wrong, I would much rather not have to deal with a 3rd party site, and just do it myself, but for the time being it's fine, and I assure you it's not the ringtones I'm most worried about with bitpim...it's the vast array of other things I'll be able to tweak.

Originally Posted by skunis1

I thought the same thing but I have even left the phone sitting on my counter in my kitchen and I have gotten the same issue.

I am on my third phone which they gave me a hard time about because they could not replicate the issue. Basically said this is the last phone if they cannot replicate it.

In addition I mostly keep the phone M-F in a horizontal case with the keys facing in towards me so nothing is inadvertantly hitting the keys.

Originally Posted by diab0liK

P.S. Anyone know of active threads elsewhere that might have info on BitPim on the VX9100? Just thinking maybe there's a stray idea or two that could be cultivated.

Originally Posted by eric.dickinson

I've looked at the BitPim source code that's supposed to set DM mode, and I fear that the challenge/response will require a completely different hash key for this phone. It's a whopping 128-bit value, and I have no idea how Nathan Hjelm (credited in the source code) figured it out the first time, but somebody might need to ask nicely for him to do it again.

Originally Posted by abc888

Are you sure you aren't hitting up or down by accident before you hit ok twice? Remember, any of the other buttons and then ok unlock the front.

Originally Posted by Humpa

You've had it on all three of your phones. No one else has ever seen it.
The odds are very much pointing towards operator error.

Originally Posted by stusinger

Is it possible that the keyguard is deactivating in your pocket (like mine does)? I can reproduce this scenario you describe. I hit ok ok, then choose a menu and do nothing. The keygard will now kick in but next time I go to open the phone it will be one of the menus you described.

Originally Posted by chilipepprflea

I've had mine for 2 days and it's already called my boss while in my pocket. Is there ANY way to change the keyguard code to something other than OK? I need a sequence that's harder to hit, like 1-3-OK.

Originally Posted by Jestik

For the uninitiated, could someone explain what is bitpim, how does it work, why does everyone want it with this new phone, and what kinds of things can you "tweak" with bitpim?

sorry for such basic questions, but I'm the noob

Originally Posted by umi414

Also, when do you guys think silicone cases will come out for the env 2?

Originally Posted by skunis1

Well, it looks like I am taking my second phone back. It is exhibiting the same and actually worse issue than my first one. Now, it does not happen all the time but 4 times in the last two days when the phone's keyguard is activated and I either open the phone or hit the "OK" button to deactivate it the screen does not go to the default screen. With the first phone it would go to the "New Contact" screen and now with the second phone it also goes to the "New TXT Message" and "Messaging" screens(on outside).

Originally Posted by toypwr

Has anyone figured out what the format is for the moving wallpapers. I've tried .gif and .swf and loaded to my memory card and the phone doesn't see the files.

Originally Posted by eric.dickinson

Though as I sit here and play with it now, I have made it do some strange stuff. Try this:
1. Unlock the keypad.
2. Lock the keypad by holding 0.
3. Wait a second.
4. Press and hold the camera side button until the Press OK To Unlock message disappears.
5. Release the camera button - this may start the camera.

This seems wrong for two reasons:
1. The initial press of the camera button shows the Press OK To Unlock message which makes it seem like the camera function should be subject to the keyguard.
2. I can't make it do this all of the time. Hence, steps 1-3 above...which may seem ritualistic, but are the most reliable way I've found to reproduce this "bug".

Does the enV2 do this for anyone else?

Originally Posted by skunis1

Yep, did the same thing for me as well. Very strange. This means that the keyguard is not working correctly. Although if I do not follow those steps it does not happen.

Originally Posted by JenJen

They're already out online and in stores local to me. They have black, clear, and hot pink.

Originally Posted by umi414

Could you please link me? I've searched but came up with only stuff for the original EnV. Thanks!

And has anyone got an answer to the problem of the "Abc"s? AHHH!

Originally Posted by stusinger

The entry-mode issue has come up in this thread. I went over to the Verizon store and found the original Env seems to have the same problem.

Originally Posted by umi414

Could you please link me? I've searched but came up with only stuff for the original EnV. Thanks!

Originally Posted by galpdawg

i sorta found a solution but not really guess it only works for new messeges not responding to others, if you change the qwerty short cut to text messages, when u open up keyboard and start typing it actually does start with caps in the text messege. this might help some people

Originally Posted by eric.dickinson

Though as I sit here and play with it now, I have made it do some strange stuff. Try this:
1. Unlock the keypad.
2. Lock the keypad by holding 0.
3. Wait a second.
4. Press and hold the camera side button until the Press OK To Unlock message disappears.
5. Release the camera button - this may start the camera.

This seems wrong for two reasons:
1. The initial press of the camera button shows the Press OK To Unlock message which makes it seem like the camera function should be subject to the keyguard.
2. I can't make it do this all of the time. Hence, steps 1-3 above...which may seem ritualistic, but are the most reliable way I've found to reproduce this "bug".

Does the enV2 do this for anyone else?

Originally Posted by chilepablo

My battery meter stays a long time at the full 4 bars and 3 bars, but once it gets to 2 bars, it goes down a lot quicker. Is this normal with the LGs, enVs, or mobile phones in general?

Originally Posted by chilepablo

Thanks Humpa. That makes sense. You're right about the laptops. My laptop battery drops like a missile near the end. Also, I checked out your ringtones at your sight and got the classic old school ringer. Love it. Cheers!

Originally Posted by eno

From what I have been told the VX-9100 does not work with Bitpim. I suspect that LG is using a new sequence to set Download Mode. If anyone has access to the VX-9100 LG Download DLL please let me know so I can determine if there is a new challenge sequence.

In the meantime, can someone please send me a protocol log from using the phone with the VX-8700 setting. I want to see how the phone responds to the DM challenge sequence. PM me for an email address to send the protocol log to. Also, if anyone knows of new firmwares for existing phones that break DM mode let me know.

I am also curious what directories are locked?

Thanks,
-Nathan

Originally Posted by umi414

Thanks for the help, guys. Accepted the texting thing was a bug and found the case... great. I also found that the same thing happens with my phone regarding the battery... drops quickly after 2 bars. I guess it's normal.

Have any of you used the phone charger yet? My dad has a Moto Z6c which uses micro USB as well, and we have a car charger for that... don't know if using that for the EnV 2 will be ok. I can't find input/output specifications on the car charger.

Originally Posted by oatdogg

I was wondering the same thing.

Originally Posted by Humpa

It is rather normal with Li Ion batteries in general. Just like that last 30% of your laptop battery - all of a sudden you look down and your 30% is now 15%.
The way I view my battery and when I should charge it is that once it drops from 4 to 3 bars I figure I'm about 1/2 way thru the charge - so I charge it the next time it is convenient for me (or whatever - it depends. If I know I am going to be near a charger, I won't bother charging it. But if I'm going out for the day or whatever, I'll top it off). If it still shows 4 bars, I don't charge it.

Originally Posted by crans12

I've now read a lot of user reviews and there seem to be a number of people who are not happy with the reception and call quality....these are the two most important things to me so how is everyone fairing in these departments????

Originally Posted by Jestik

What is the best way to take care of your battery? Or to initialize it / "break it in"? I've heard not to always charge in the "middle of the battery" charge, that you should let it run all the way out before charging it all the way back up?

Is it ok to do as you say, Humpa ?

Originally Posted by diab0liK

it's a RAZR 2 charging adapter......if you look, earlier in this thread someone even provided a SKU.

Matter of fact, much to my dismay, I'll make it extra extra easy :P




P.S. Anyone know of active threads elsewhere that might have info on BitPim on the VX9100? Just thinking maybe there's a stray idea or two that could be cultivated.

Originally Posted by eric.dickinson

I may have seen this behavior as well. Mostly with the New Contact screen, I think.

But for me it seems to happen fairly infrequently, so it's not a big issue. And it's easy enough to press End to get back to the main screen. I usually spend a second or two puzzling over anything I may have done differently to get there, before giving up and moving on. If it continues to happen, and I reach the conclusion (as you have) that it's a bug in the phone, I'm sure I'll be faster about just pressing End and getting on with my life. Will it become an annoyance? Only time will tell.

As far as I know, I've never had the phone unlock by accident in my pocket. And although I feel as if I'm somehow responsible for this behavior by pressing extra buttons or something, I've yet to reproduce it intentionally. This morning it seemed to happen when I took the phone off the charger...and my thumb pressed the volume rocker. If I remember correctly, the outside display showed the New Contact screen. And when I tried to dismiss this (End), I got the "Press OK to unlock" message. So I actually had to press OK, and then End.

Though as I sit here and play with it now, I have made it do some strange stuff. Try this:
1. Unlock the keypad.
2. Lock the keypad by holding 0.
3. Wait a second.
4. Press and hold the camera side button until the Press OK To Unlock message disappears.
5. Release the camera button - this may start the camera.

This seems wrong for two reasons:
1. The initial press of the camera button shows the Press OK To Unlock message which makes it seem like the camera function should be subject to the keyguard.
2. I can't make it do this all of the time. Hence, steps 1-3 above...which may seem ritualistic, but are the most reliable way I've found to reproduce this "bug".

Does the enV2 do this for anyone else?

Originally Posted by crans12

I've now read a lot of user reviews and there seem to be a number of people who are not happy with the reception and call quality....these are the two most important things to me so how is everyone fairing in these departments????

Originally Posted by nate.kelmes

Honestly... Reception and call quality are the best it's ever been. I have had no problems.

Originally Posted by retroh3x

Hoping to pick up the enV2 soon but need a questioned answered. my friend told me that even with a 2-year contract you can upgrade after 22 months not 24????? if this is true you could really help me my 2 years is up August 7th but if this is true i could have my enV2 by june not august!!!!!!

Originally Posted by diab0liK

I would have to agree....probably the best reception since my v710, and the call quality is spectacular, although I haven't tried tinkering with the "Voice Clarity" on and off too much yet.

Also the speakerphone seems to be quite phenomenal, much UNLIKE my RAZR v3m, on which the speakerphone was nearly useless when there was even the slightest hint of background noise.


Anyway, short of a couple very small issues, I haven't hardly a bad thing to say about this phone....and most of those issues will be addressed sooner or later (fingers crossed in the "sooner" direction)

Originally Posted by stusinger

The entry-mode issue has come up in this thread. I went over to the Verizon store and found the original Env seems to have the same problem.

Originally Posted by MNTwinsFan

Hello!

My wife and I got the enV2 yesterday and like them alot!


We were wondering, what case(s) would be good with these phones?

I heard some cases will make the phone dial a number.

Thank you!

-James

Originally Posted by MNTwinsFan

We were wondering, what case(s) would be good with these phones?

I heard some cases will make the phone dial a number.

Thank you!

-James

Originally Posted by bridgesr

I have had my VX9100 for a about a week and…
1. Poor call quality!
2. Poor reception!
3. Key-lock sucks, it keeps calling people while in my pocket!
4. Front menu is not in a very logical order, and way too small!

I think I will be taking them both back to verizon.

Originally Posted by f38urry

I'm using Verizon's leather case that has a strong pivoting belt clip and magnetic flap. It fits perfectly and works great.

This "dials a number" business is just due to user carelessness and has been way overblown. Just be sure that you wait seven seconds before allowing a keyboard press before putting the enV² in a pocket or case. If you are that impatient, you don't even have to wait the seven seconds. Just press the Zero (0) key for a second or two to engage the Keyguard feature.

Originally Posted by MountainBikerMark

there have been numerous stories and threads about how magnets can and/or do cause weird things to happen on cellphones. I ditched my magnetic case after going through 4 8600s. I cant prove it but I believe the strong magnet is what caused some, if not all, of the weird things such as dialing when in the holster or sudden mute when on a call, etc.

Originally Posted by MCRN77

I had gotten a very nice case at the verizon store by body glove, fits perfectly and has a magnetic over the top clip... I was assured by the clerk and lg that the magnet wouldn't screw with the phone... if I can find it online I'll send the link, but its a sweet case

Originally Posted by f38urry

I'm using Verizon's leather case that has a strong pivoting belt clip and magnetic flap. It fits perfectly and works great.

This "dials a number" business is just due to user carelessness and has been way overblown. Just be sure that you wait seven seconds before allowing a keyboard press before putting the enV² in a pocket or case. If you are that impatient, you don't even have to wait the seven seconds. Just press the Zero (0) key for a second or two to engage the Keyguard feature.

Originally Posted by Makaveli6103

So I am really confused on how to get ringtones onto my env 2 without bitpim. I do not want to use a website but people have been taking about emailing them to themselves or using their memory card to transfer it to their phone. Can some please post exactly how to do it. Thanks

Originally Posted by zach382

Style 1
-----------------
Step 1: Get a ringtone/mp3 file.
Step 2: Rename .mp3 file to .midi file.
Step 3: Put file on memory cards in my_sounds folder (card in computer)
Step 4: Go to sounds on phone and hilight the ring tone you put on the memory card (card in phone)
Step 5: Send audio clip to yourself as an mms message.
Step 4: Receive self sent mms message with attached audio file.
Step 5: Open message, choose options, and choose "save as ringtone"
Step 6:

Style 2
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Step 1: Get a ringtone/mp3 file.
Step 2: Rename .mp3 file to .midi file.
Step 3: Email new .midi file to xxxxxxxxxx@vzwpix.com where xxx... is your ten digit phone number.
Step 4: Receive mms message with attached audio file.
Step 5: Open message, choose options, and choose "save as ringtone"
Step 6: ???
Step 7: Profit

Originally Posted by Mawk

tried searching through the thread (been following pretty closely) and didn't notice, is anyone else upset with the fact there is no calculator option on the exterior? ok the phone LOOKS like a calculator, but doesn't have the calculator function. Think that's kind of ironic/stupid. Hope this gets added with update.

Originally Posted by Smooze

I've searched this thread a lot (not all 49 pages so i apologize if this was indeed covered some place in here). I cannot seem to get my mp3's to show up "My Music" so that i can use that to stay organized with my MP3's. I saw someone say it had to be in the my_music folder on the card but there is no such folder created when i formatted the card in the Env2. I can put them in the My Sounds folder on the card and they show up just fine in the My Sounds on the phone but will not work on the My Music.

Also once BitPim gets figured out for the Env2 is it a difficult program to use? I've never done it before but don't want to incurr the data changes that are associated with sending yourself ringtones via text message Also what is required to make the data connection from pc to phone or can it be done via bluetooth?

Originally Posted by xplod590

I was just wanting to know if anyone has found out anything on the scratch proof film protectors that goes over the screens on the enV2 yet if they work and if they do work good where to buy from?? thanks

Originally Posted by fredandbetty

In the CC ad that starts today, the enV2 is $99.99 after rebate

Originally Posted by xplod590

I was just wanting to know if anyone has found out anything on the scratch proof film protectors that goes over the screens on the enV2 yet if they work and if they do work good where to buy from?? thanks

Originally Posted by Smooze

I've searched this thread a lot (not all 49 pages so i apologize if this was indeed covered some place in here). I cannot seem to get my mp3's to show up "My Music" so that i can use that to stay organized with my MP3's. I saw someone say it had to be in the my_music folder on the card but there is no such folder created when i formatted the card in the Env2. I can put them in the My Sounds folder on the card and they show up just fine in the My Sounds on the phone but will not work on the My Music.

Also once BitPim gets figured out for the Env2 is it a difficult program to use? I've never done it before but don't want to incurr the data changes that are associated with sending yourself ringtones via text message Also what is required to make the data connection from pc to phone or can it be done via bluetooth?

Originally Posted by vwspeedracer

I also had a couple contacts that lost their number on the way through Backup Assistant. They were rather random - I'm not sure if it has something to do with which number the Moto had them assigned as or something? Will investigate further after sleep (haven't recycled old phone yet.. Still have to offload some photos, and don't know if I can bring myself to do so even after.)

Originally Posted by umi414

umm...

can i get credited for this? i just bought it like 3 days ago.

Originally Posted by a25mx

That's bs. A price drop in a week, I want my money back.

Originally Posted by stusinger

Bye Bye Env2. Last night I reverted back to my Motorola E815. Here is why:

1. They Keyguard. Despite the arguemnt about one being "Impatient" I can assure you that the phone IS locked when I put it in my pocket. Why should I be "Forced" to put it in my holster just to compensate for a poorly designed key lock. I have disabled speed dial (why should I have to?). Yesterday, my phone called 3 people by accident. One of them was embarrassing because it woke somebody up at 7am on the West Coast. Later my brother said he got a blank voicemail from me (this was actually my phone calling him from my pocket. Maybe my pants are too tight, maybe my thighs are too big, I dont know, but I can tell you this, my Motorola E815 never, ever came off of keyguard (menu *) without me intentionally doing it. Yes there is a chance a firmware upgrade may alter the unlock sequence but I really dont want to gamble on that as I am still within my 30 days.

2. Issue 2. Reception. I live in a fringe area, that I know. My E815 was not 100% free of breaking up but it was acceptable. With the Env2, I literally have to be careful walking waround my house because it would break up so badly. One person said he couldnt hear a word I said. I use my E815 ALL the time at home but am never told I cannot be heard.

3. Voice clarity. Since I got this phone, even when I am in strong signal areas I find people are frequently asking me to repeat myself. With some people I also find that I have to really focus hard to understand them. It's not the volume level, but some voices sound a little on the "Synthesized" side and I too have to ask for a repeat.

4. Lastly, while this isnt the deal breaker I might as well mention that the entry mode bug is just sort of the icing on the cake. I"m referring to the internal screen defaulting to "abc" even though I choose "Abc" Texting was my main motiviation for wanting this phone and it would be nice if it worked properly. Maybe I am spoiled by my Blackberry 8830. who knows.

I truly wanted to like this phone. I counted the days to release like most of you. I tried to convince myself the quirks were acceptable. True, nobody has ever invented a quirk free phone and I have had cell phones since they were bigger than a luch box. For me, I will have to squeeze a little more life out of my E815 while I resume the search once again. Feell free to PM me if you want more specifics, thanks.

Originally Posted by diab0liK

And if you go to a verizon store with your receipt, you will get it.

Throwing a tantrum over an easily solved problem seems considerably more bs to me.

Originally Posted by stusinger

Bye Bye Env2. Last night I reverted back to my Motorola E815. Here is why:

1. They Keyguard. Despite the arguemnt about one being "Impatient" I can assure you that the phone IS locked when I put it in my pocket. Why should I be "Forced" to put it in my holster just to compensate for a poorly designed key lock. I have disabled speed dial (why should I have to?). Yesterday, my phone called 3 people by accident. One of them was embarrassing because it woke somebody up at 7am on the West Coast. Later my brother said he got a blank voicemail from me (this was actually my phone calling him from my pocket. Maybe my pants are too tight, maybe my thighs are too big, I dont know, but I can tell you this, my Motorola E815 never, ever came off of keyguard (menu *) without me intentionally doing it. Yes there is a chance a firmware upgrade may alter the unlock sequence but I really dont want to gamble on that as I am still within my 30 days.

2. Issue 2. Reception. I live in a fringe area, that I know. My E815 was not 100% free of breaking up but it was acceptable. With the Env2, I literally have to be careful walking waround my house because it would break up so badly. One person said he couldnt hear a word I said. I use my E815 ALL the time at home but am never told I cannot be heard.

3. Voice clarity. Since I got this phone, even when I am in strong signal areas I find people are frequently asking me to repeat myself. With some people I also find that I have to really focus hard to understand them. It's not the volume level, but some voices sound a little on the "Synthesized" side and I too have to ask for a repeat.

4. Lastly, while this isnt the deal breaker I might as well mention that the entry mode bug is just sort of the icing on the cake. I"m referring to the internal screen defaulting to "abc" even though I choose "Abc" Texting was my main motiviation for wanting this phone and it would be nice if it worked properly. Maybe I am spoiled by my Blackberry 8830. who knows.

I truly wanted to like this phone. I counted the days to release like most of you. I tried to convince myself the quirks were acceptable. True, nobody has ever invented a quirk free phone and I have had cell phones since they were bigger than a luch box. For me, I will have to squeeze a little more life out of my E815 while I resume the search once again. Feell free to PM me if you want more specifics, thanks.

Originally Posted by stusinger

Bye Bye Env2. Last night I reverted back to my Motorola E815. Here is why:

1. They Keyguard. Despite the arguemnt about one being "Impatient" I can assure you that the phone IS locked when I put it in my pocket. Why should I be "Forced" to put it in my holster just to compensate for a poorly designed key lock. I have disabled speed dial (why should I have to?). Yesterday, my phone called 3 people by accident. One of them was embarrassing because it woke somebody up at 7am on the West Coast. Later my brother said he got a blank voicemail from me (this was actually my phone calling him from my pocket. Maybe my pants are too tight, maybe my thighs are too big, I dont know, but I can tell you this, my Motorola E815 never, ever came off of keyguard (menu *) without me intentionally doing it. Yes there is a chance a firmware upgrade may alter the unlock sequence but I really dont want to gamble on that as I am still within my 30 days.

2. Issue 2. Reception. I live in a fringe area, that I know. My E815 was not 100% free of breaking up but it was acceptable. With the Env2, I literally have to be careful walking waround my house because it would break up so badly. One person said he couldnt hear a word I said. I use my E815 ALL the time at home but am never told I cannot be heard.

3. Voice clarity. Since I got this phone, even when I am in strong signal areas I find people are frequently asking me to repeat myself. With some people I also find that I have to really focus hard to understand them. It's not the volume level, but some voices sound a little on the "Synthesized" side and I too have to ask for a repeat.

4. Lastly, while this isnt the deal breaker I might as well mention that the entry mode bug is just sort of the icing on the cake. I"m referring to the internal screen defaulting to "abc" even though I choose "Abc" Texting was my main motiviation for wanting this phone and it would be nice if it worked properly. Maybe I am spoiled by my Blackberry 8830. who knows.

I truly wanted to like this phone. I counted the days to release like most of you. I tried to convince myself the quirks were acceptable. True, nobody has ever invented a quirk free phone and I have had cell phones since they were bigger than a luch box. For me, I will have to squeeze a little more life out of my E815 while I resume the search once again. Feell free to PM me if you want more specifics, thanks.

Originally Posted by lundy

Thanks for your thoughtful info regarding your issues with the env2. It is really helpful to those of us who appreciate a phone for its basic functionality. Sure, you can mess with doing this, and doing that so your phone will not dial people from your pocket, purse or briefcase - but as you point out, why should you have to? This is an issue that should have been contemplated before the phone was released.

Ditto with entry mode.

To each his own on reception issues.

More and more, it seems as if the env2 is an upgrade in looks, but a downgrade in basic functionality. I question whether I should have to babysit and massage what should have been offered as basic functions.

I've been stalking this phone since January, and now I'm starting over on the search. Thanks again.

Originally Posted by diab0liK

And if you go to a verizon store with your receipt, you will get it.

Throwing a tantrum over an easily solved problem seems considerably more bs to me.

Originally Posted by MNTwinsFan

Hello!

My wife and I got the enV2 yesterday and like them alot!


We were wondering, what case(s) would be good with these phones?

I heard some cases will make the phone dial a number.

Thank you!

-James

Originally Posted by xplod590

I was just wanting to know if anyone has found out anything on the scratch proof film protectors that goes over the screens on the enV2 yet if they work and if they do work good where to buy from?? thanks

Originally Posted by msmandal

no refund for me since i bought it through telesales they told me unless i ship it back and get another one. i don't think so and that's ridiculous!

Originally Posted by kevin52094

Does anybody know how long RedHotDealDays on Verizon's Website will last?
Will the env2 go back up to $130?

I also think it is really stupid that you can't have "calculator" on the outside. The phone looks like a calculator, so why not?

Originally Posted by Fawkes07

Has anyone had any issues with the notepad? When I got my enV2 last week I manually inputed my old notes from my enV into my enV2. A few days later all my notes in my enV2 are gone! Do u think it might be a bug with just mines? thanx!

Originally Posted by mrgardiner

I had the same problem. I entered a todo list when I first got it. I thought maybe it was erased by messing with BitPim or hard shutdowns with Mac/USB(reproduceable bug to have the phone shut down when chooseing USB storage while hooked to a mac). The 2nd week I had entered Addresses, and again the notes seem to disapear every couple of days. I'm not sure what is going on.

Originally Posted by diab0liK

Just to confirm, I too just called Verizon and was able to get the $30 credited to my account, and with my NE2, that makes the final cost of my phone $0!

So I recommend anyone that paid the $179.99 before NE2 discounts, or Mail-In/Online rebates to call and get your free $30!

Originally Posted by msmandal

what did you say to get them to do this for you and how long ago did you buy the phone?

Originally Posted by msmandal

no refund for me since i bought it through telesales they told me unless i ship it back and get another one. i don't think so and that's ridiculous!

Originally Posted by msmandal

no refund for me since i bought it through telesales they told me unless i ship it back and get another one. i don't think so and that's ridiculous!

Originally Posted by diab0liK

inside the "music" folder (I believe it's called), just create a folder named "my_music" and put your mp3's there....they will show up in your my music on your phone

Originally Posted by eric.dickinson

So we all know that the key lock on the enV2 isn't perfect. Whether or not this is a problem for you apparently depends on how tight your pants are. Though I can't directly help any of us with this issue, I have some thoughts. And if LG is listening, so much the better:

1. The unlock sequence is too simple. Does anyone disagree? Could anyone disagree? Other phones I've had with exposed keypads have used a 1-2-3 unlock sequence, which has never given rise to a problem.

2. The simple "Press OK" unlock sequence could be [vastly] improved. The single biggest problem with it right now is, they allow an OK key press to unlock the keypad even while another key is held down. This is why you can unlock the keypad with your flat palm, as bridgesr reported. If they changed this, I think it would fix 90%+ of accidental unlockings.

But to take this a step further, they should ignore all key chords. Since chords are not a part of the input scheme, ignore them. As soon as the phone detects more than one key down, ignore all key strokes until all of the keys have been released. A change like this should also help improve unintentional dialing via one-touch speed dial or redial.

Originally Posted by kevin52094

Does anybody know how long RedHotDealDays on Verizon's Website will last?

Originally Posted by MCRN77

I've been looking back, because I know it was discussed... is there a way to phone lock from the outside? Are people setting the keyguard to 4 digit codes? And if you can, please let me know how... can't find this in the book

Originally Posted by THKKPorter

I love the look of my phone (maroon) but don't want to ruin it with scratches and haven't found a case for it that I like. Has anyone had any experience with the invisibleSHIELD. Either on this phone or any. I have heard mixed reviews on so many other types as well as this one. Just trying to get the best bang for my buck.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by vwspeedracer

GRRR!

I made the apparent error of purchasing my phone at the VW kiosk in our small Circuit City. Last time I bought my phone at BB and that was a hassle because they sell the phones direct, so I know that headache. However, the VZ in our CC is independant of the retail store and is actually run by VZ corporate. However, the first person I talked to at 611 couldn't get that through their head and they seem to have "poisoned" my account with a note saying I bought them through Circuit City, because now when I call they start on the defensive without even asking where I got the phones.

*sigh*

Am I off base here? To validate my believe that they're independant, they had the same SanDisk MicroSD card as the one 2 isles down and they were charging ~$10 more for it because CC had it on sale. Seems to me that if the booth was CC, the sale would apply at the booth as well.

Please restore my sanity and tell me I'm not crazy.

Originally Posted by Redflea

Invisible Shield and Best Skins Ever have the same product (in terms of the material used)...Best Skins is typically cheaper, and have great service (emailed once on an issue and they sent me two free skins that day). I use their skins on my Blackberry and my son's iPods and will be putting them on their Env(2)s.

www.bestskinsever.com ...They don't have an Env(2) skin yet, but you could use this: http://www.bestskinsever.com/servle...t-To-Fit/Detail.

Originally Posted by THKKPorter

Thanks for the info. I'll give it a shot and see how it goes. I appreciate the help.

Originally Posted by roundtrizzle08

I purchased the phone at 2 yr contract price and used my NE2 discount over telesales on the 24th of April and I was able to call and get a $30 credit. When I called the guy said he wasn't sure so he looked up "price match" and read exactly what that says to me. Something along the lines of if you purchase equipment they will match the price if it goes on sale within 30 days. So if you didn't get it the first time, I'd just keep trying.

Originally Posted by diab0liK

Just to confirm, I too just called Verizon and was able to get the $30 credited to my account, and with my NE2, that makes the final cost of my phone $0!

So I recommend anyone that paid the $179.99 before NE2 discounts, or Mail-In/Online rebates to call and get your free $30!

Originally Posted by vwspeedracer

Is there a LG contact (phone, email, web form, HF user) we should be channeling our request for a better lock through?

Originally Posted by vwspeedracer

Is there a LG contact (phone, email, web form, HF user) we should be channeling our request for a better lock through?

Originally Posted by chilipepprflea

Is microUSB the official term for what the phone requires? Most USB adapter sets I've found don't mention it and I can't tell from the picture if it would work for my phone.

Does anything think this set has a microUSB adapter in it?

Adapter Set

Originally Posted by dalnjenn516

i would buy this instead if i were you .

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...TF8&me=&seller=

mini to micro usb adapter.