N73 users here...

Bennah · 1 Feb 2007 at 18:59

Got one through the post a couple of days ago, first impressions are impressive.

Just got a couple of questions for other users if they can help me out, the manual is at my GF's cant get there till saturday.

How the heck do you turn the little blue flashing light off? Its driving me nuts.

Would be best to update the firmware? Would I see any improvements, what like?

Also, Ive tried to mess around with the profiles, cant seem to get one to work as 'vibrate'. Ive been trying at work today to get it only vibrating but cant seem to do it.

Help would be very appreciative, this type of phone is the only one Ive had, just usually had Samsungs, from the D500 to the E900 and some Motorolla's that are quite simple to use...

Thanks

Bennah · 1 Feb 2007 at 22:07

Seems like there is no one on here thats got one

Bennah · 1 Feb 2007 at 22:19

Using my phone, didnt realise you posted

Thanks for the suggestions.

Bennah · 3 Feb 2007 at 10:16

Hows that alarm app? Better than the standard one?

Where are these apps availible from?

Thanks

Bennah · 5 Feb 2007 at 00:52

Just got the free trial version of Handy Alarm. Seems a lot better than the normal one you have on the N73.

How much does the fully version cost?

Bennah · 5 Feb 2007 at 07:32

I compared my N73 to my mates K800i and thought the camera was slighty better on the nokia.

Bennah · 5 Feb 2007 at 18:04

On my deal with o2, I get 1MB free browse and download, I dont download anything anyway so the browsing is free. Love mobile web.

Not tried MSN though.

Bennah · 5 Feb 2007 at 22:01

I'l have to check this out. Ive looked on my online bill and it hasnt stated anything of extra browsing mb charges and what not.

Thought, just browsing sites, would allow you to browse without charge.

Bennah · 5 Feb 2007 at 22:44

mrochester said:
No, you get charged for everything. *ANY* data that is set to your phone first comes off your 1mb allowance, and then you will be charged. The 1mb is easily used just by checking your email and browsing one other site, so it doesn't get you far at all.

Well, the damn guy at the car phone warehouse has told me lies.

Got to hold off then till I get the bill through the post. Can see it being a very large one now

Bennah · 11 Feb 2007 at 10:55

Richdog said:
Ok my opinion of this phone has now shot up. Initially I was put off to the similarity to my N70, but now with more use I realise that it has been tweaked to be a LOT more user-friendly, and the screen is also fantastic. Just waiting for my 2GB Kingston memory card (£15 lol) and then TT6 will go on it.

Where are you guys getting the good programs from?

Oh by the way, anyone who is having trouble getting wallpapers to fit can make their own themes here at Ownskin... quality site http://www13.ownskin.com/create?c=3

You know if I make my own skin, is there anyway of getting back to the default factory one?

Where you getting your apps from btw?

Bennah · 11 Feb 2007 at 15:50

Using a 2GB card in mine, running ok.

Will update to the latest firmware too, see if it makes any difference.

Bennah · 11 Feb 2007 at 19:14

Also got a Kingston one here. 2GB off the bay for £16

Having problems with trying to connect it to the nokia software updater. Cant find the phone. Maybe its not supported?

Ben

Bennah · 12 Feb 2007 at 10:11

Il try it once more with the firmware update. If it still plays up, il have to find my local service center.

Bennah · 9 Apr 2007 at 18:30

Hi there,

Anyone know how the hell I turn the blue flashing light off on the front?

Thanks,

Ben

Bennah · 10 Apr 2007 at 07:51

Sorted, thats better. It bothers me really wen i put the phone on the coffee table it does my head in flashing.

Bennah · 30 Apr 2007 at 18:24

Richdog said:
The way you phrased it suggested that it was a short amount of time. 3 days is very good with heavy use... I find the battery to be amazing. It barely budges even after long blasts of MP3's or movies.

Im finding the battery to be a bit poor on my phone, not sure if Ive got the settings sorted on it as I havnt really played around with it. I have the sleep mode on now.

Even on standby just making a couple of phones calls and browsing mobile web for a couple of minutes, it doesnt make it till 2 days. I would say about 35 hours if that.

Another problem with my N73 is, I get sim card errors.

The phone could be on, I could go to make a txt message or just even look at the time and I would have a 'Sim Card Error' message displayed on the screen. I then have to take the battery out, sim card out the put them back in for the phone to turn back on and go back to normal.

Sometimes even when Ive just had a txt message, I will be half way through replying to it and get the error message. Other error messages I get are, 'Sim Card Not Registered' and 'Sim Card Not Found'. It really annoys me that I cant really see no reason why it should be doing it.

Does the firmware need updating?

Bennah · 30 Apr 2007 at 20:04

Im not sure if its the phone itself or the sim card, I dont have general problems with sim card, Im thinking it could be the firmware not being the latest. Im not really sure.

When I get home I will update the firmware and see how I go. If it continues then its a trip to the o2 shop for me.

Ben

Bennah · 10 Jun 2007 at 20:48

Hi there again,

My N73 is looking very tired with me using it at work and being in my pocket when working its took a few scraps on corners of the front (silver) cover. There are a few bits of dist that looks like its under the cover and on the phone screen.

Anyway, anyone tried to change the cover on thier N73?

How easy is it to do.

Ive seen some kits around with the whole phone casing front and back in a range of colours plus the buttons and what not.

Would I need some kind of special tool for the job, dont really want to damage the actual phone too much.

Thanks

Bennah · 19 Jun 2007 at 20:55

I updated the firmware from the nokia site.

Easy enough to do and it sped up my N73 very nicely.