I now have a Z8 and having used it for a few days I am now reasonably familiar with it.
I'm currently writing the review (you'll probably see the first part on Monday).
However if there are specific questions you would like to see answered please post here and I'll do my best to enlighten you (others welcome too, there's a few knowledgeable people around).
Also check out Motorola Z8 mini site here - http://europe.motorola.com/uk/motorizrz8/ - there's some good stuff on there.
A new one that's just come up - iTap or T9?
iTap.
For those that don't know iTap is Motorola's version of T9. Its similar to T9 in that it intelligently guesses word based on single key presses. However I've found it doesn't always get words correct if you type the whole thing in. You can lock in words as you go though using the up and down arrows. The good thing though is iTap has auto word completion that can save a lot of time.
Do you have any information regarding the SAR value of the Z8?
I'm prety sure Rafe doesn't know the SAR value yet (he doesn't have the full sales package for the phone).
Yep, sorry, I dont have the info on that yet.
Hello all, have just got a Z8 and have unlocked it, added my old sim card and for the life of me can't figure out how to copy my phone numbers from SIM card to phone, any ideas?
i have spent the last hour on the phone with tmobile trying to get tzones on my z8. we tried several different configurations but nothing worked. do you have any ideas?
bigbabylons wrote:Hello all, have just got a Z8 and have unlocked it, added my old sim card and for the life of me can't figure out how to copy my phone numbers from SIM card to phone, any ideas?
Go to Contacts > Options > View Category > SIM.
When you are in SIM view, Options > Markings > Mark all. It takes you back to SIM view with all entries marked. Options > Copy to Contacts. Done.
Then go into Options > View Category > All Phone Contacts to display all your contacts in the Phone instead of the SIM or keep it as it is if you wish to use SIM view.
That really helped me out.
Am I able to run applications that run on S60 3rd edition on the Z8? I suspect the answer is no but I'm just getting my head around this Symbian malarkey and am weighing up the N95 vs Z8.
secretsquirrel wrote:Am I able to run applications that run on S60 3rd edition on the Z8? I suspect the answer is no but I'm just getting my head around this Symbian malarkey and am weighing up the N95 vs Z8.
secretsquirrel wrote:Am I able to run applications that run on S60 3rd edition on the Z8? I suspect the answer is no but I'm just getting my head around this Symbian malarkey and am weighing up the N95 vs Z8.
There is an application called Private Call & SMS guard which I am particularly interested in. It hides all texts and call history from numbers that are specified on a list, until a password is entered. Ideal for people who might be texting someone that they shouldn't. It looks like a really useful appln - anyone know of anything similar on the Z8? The spec for the Z8 mentions something about switching between SIMs so does it support 2 SIM cards simultaneously?
I've had my Z8 for about a week now and I've still got no idea how to work the memory card. I've put it and tried changing the settings to save to memory card but nothing appears to work! It's getting very frustrating as I can't have any music on it or take pictures. Any information is very much appreciated!
Ensure the memory card is formatted to FAT format (best to format in the phone itself).
Then ensure your folder layout is:
media files>image for all image files
media files>audio>music for all music files
media files>audio>ringtones for all ringtone files
media files>video for all video files
Hope that helps!
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Hey guys,
Dont know if the z8 is supposed to do this, When i switch the phone on it asks for my pin, i leave it for a few seconds then it proceeds to boot to the home screen, from there i can access all my txt's and contact info etc etc all without entering a pin code! The only thing i cant do is make a call as it prompts me for pin.
Surely this cant be normal as most other device's dont let you get anywhere near personal info without the pin!-Is this a security breech in moto's os maybe?
Many thanks
Simple. Format card in Z8 and ensure that you have the folder structure:
media files\audio
media files\audio\ringtones
media files\audio\music
media files\image
media files\video
media files\document
media files\other
Then save your files in the appropriate folder and they will be seen by the relevant application e.g. media gallery
hello again my friand just what to know about to motorola z8 is driving me crazy i just cant get where to i swich on off the caller id ...i know this is silly but ...i just cant finde it
Enter a number in the home screen and before calling it press Options>Hide my ID
I have tried everything. I have a phone that is for O2 network, but is not SIM locked. I am using it in Serbia. I have asked the operator to send me configuration message, but anytime I start browser I am getting the message "Can not open 02.paymonthly.uk." or something like that. I deleted all O2 accounts... I have no idea what is happening. Can someone help me?
biga wrote:I have tried everything. I have a phone that is for O2 network, but is not SIM locked. I am using it in Serbia. I have asked the operator to send me configuration message, but anytime I start browser I am getting the message "Can not open 02.paymonthly.uk." or something like that. I deleted all O2 accounts... I have no idea what is happening. Can someone help me?
Go here:
https://hellomoto.wdsglobal.com/site/phonefirst
Select the Z8, your country as Serbia, etc, etc.
Enter the pin and follow the onscreen instructions. Make sure to set whatever new account settings you get as your Preferred account.
Good luck, and let us know how you get on!
Recently I read a good review about Motorola Z8. You can read it here:
any-review.com/mobile/motorola_rizr_z8_is_the_new_hd_tv_movie_phone_from_hello_moto.html
Hi just got my z8 but is it true you cannot put a pin code or a password on to it to stop someone from reading your messages. I had before that a v3i and this was no problem ,you could also put a password onto v anything on the phone.I look forward to hear from you.
cheers bigpat
Hey guys.
Can u tell me where can I find minimized apps ?
Because they taking battery power, and I cant find it 😞
Im exiting from those apps on HOME or RED PHONE button, but I heard that they are just minimizing 😞 Thats true ? If it is, where find those minimized apps ?
Patricko wrote:Hey guys.Can u tell me where can I find minimized apps ?
Because they taking battery power, and I cant find it 😞
Im exiting from those apps on HOME or RED PHONE button, but I heard that they are just minimizing 😞 Thats true ? If it is, where find those minimized apps ?
Best way is to install the newest SwissManager, and use the Task screen to end the applications (using the "C" button). Works beautifully. You can also set it to auto-cleanup applications after idle for a certain amount of minutes, but I found that doing this interferes with media playback (I'm assuming it tries to end the media player while it's playing and something hangs there)
Patrix
I also got one problem.
I want to change my Phone name in Bluetooth, but when I go to menu and back is default name Z8 Phone !
And I cant do anything with that, its still the same name :/ I tried everything....
Patricko wrote:I also got one problem.
I want to change my Phone name in Bluetooth, but when I go to menu and back is default name Z8 Phone !
And I cant do anything with that, its still the same name :/ I tried everything....
I just tried changing the name, and it worked. Whether I clicked Back or Options -> Done, the name was modified. No problem for me...
Patrix
I have no idea what can be the problem with that Bluetooth :/
I also want to ask about free RAM. Now I have about 33% free RAM.
Is this is normal ? Because I think its not enough. And I have all task closed.
Only default. Also when I do something, and then close tasks (not always, but sometimes), free RAM is going down. I need to restart phone to make it like before ? On begining I had about 44% free RAM, now 33% . Why ?
Only tasks what I have are that 5 default tasks wich I cant close.
And whats the diffrence between SwissManager Free and Pro ?
Pro has some special functions ?
New to the Z8 this week and have found my way around pretty well. I am actually coming from the Z6, but wanted the extra features here.
Does anyone have the steps written down to set up the email/web/media net/mms for AT&T?
Thanks for the help!!
Hairbear