Quick Q about the SE X10 Mini Pro

lovedoctor1978 · 28-01-2011, 02:17

Can anyone tell me what version of Android it is currently running please?
CPW website says 1.6, the SE website does not mention the version but an accessory I want (if I buy the phone) says the phone is compatible with it but also mentions that the accessory only works with 2.0+.
I have a feeling that its CPW messing up, according to them the phone wont even have a headset/earphones in the box.

CPW is currently selling the phone sim free for £204 which I think is a great price so will get it in the next week or two but only if its running on 2.1 or 2.2.

edit: I should have mentioned that i would like to know the version for the generic handsets, rather than a network branded/locked handset.

ArcticFox · 28-01-2011, 08:34

Yes it runs 1.6, i wouldnt touch any Xperia Android phone Sony have said that they dont plan to offer ANY OS upgrades to any of their X phones because its too much work to port all of their customisations to future versions.

Personally i wouldnt touch a phone unless it came with 2.2 Froyo minimum.

planetnokia · 28-01-2011, 08:50

I've got the Sony Ericsson X10 Mini on the O2 Network. I recently upgraded the OS from 1.6 to 2.1...an operation that SE have made exceptionally easy.

Great little phone in itself and even better with Android 2.1...wouldn't swap it for any phone on the market today

ArcticFox · 28-01-2011, 10:28

Oh do apologise, Googles getting worse for trying to find information.

sword · 28-01-2011, 13:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by lovedoctor1978

Can anyone tell me what version of Android it is currently running please?
CPW website says 1.6, the SE website does not mention the version but an accessory I want (if I buy the phone) says the phone is compatible with it but also mentions that the accessory only works with 2.0+.
I have a feeling that its CPW messing up, according to them the phone wont even have a headset/earphones in the box.

CPW is currently selling the phone sim free for £204 which I think is a great price so will get it in the next week or two but only if its running on 2.1 or 2.2.

edit: I should have mentioned that i would like to know the version for the generic handsets, rather than a network branded/locked handset.

The SE x10 mini pro to confirm will be able to run 2.1 either already on the handset or downloadable from SE. My other half has this phone and my initial reservations about her getting it were unfounded it is very nice little phone. I would still go for a bigger screen personally but it is very functional for is size.

I understand that SE will not upgrade this betond 2.1 but 2.1 is fine on this handset.

sword · 28-01-2011, 13:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArcticFox

Oh do apologise, Googles getting worse for trying to find information.

Why are you googling info to relay - if you don't know for sure don't say anything. Your like a doom sayer going from thread to thread claiming every phone is crap.

lovedoctor1978 · 28-01-2011, 13:13

Cheers guys! Looks like this will be my next phone then!
Along with LiveView as well..... http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/prod...#view=overview

ArcticFox · 28-01-2011, 13:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by sword

Why are you googling info to relay - if you don't know for sure don't say anything. Your like a doom sayer going from thread to thread claiming every phone is crap.

Every phone?

Ive been in 2 phone threads and i actually owned a Defy hence why i said its crap.

alanwarwic · 28-01-2011, 14:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by ArcticFox

Oh do apologise, Googles getting worse for trying to find information.

Its not their fault that there is far more mythology than facts.
It catches me out a lot.

planetnokia · 28-01-2011, 15:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by lovedoctor1978

Cheers guys! Looks like this will be my next phone then!
Along with LiveView as well..... http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/prod...#view=overview

Are you certain you need the Pro version as it's a lot heavier than the ordinary X10 Mini (120g as opposed to 88g) and slighly bulkier?

lovedoctor1978 · 29-01-2011, 02:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by planetnokia

Are you certain you need the Pro version as it's a lot heavier than the ordinary X10 Mini (120g as opposed to 88g) and slighly bulkier?

Basically..........yes! As long as the keyboard can accomodate my fingers, we are happy! i THINK it should though!

Paul M C · 29-01-2011, 09:52

Can I ask anyone with experience using this phone (well, I was looking at the same phone - the X10 Mini without the slide out keyboard) - what's the battery life like on this phone?

If I were to use this phone as a basic phone, ie no data or internet use, just a few calls and texts with some photo's here and there, would it last a fair while? - i.e. - not have to charge it every day?

What's the camera like on this phone? Any good?

...and finally....is it easy to text??

Cheers for any advice!

planetnokia · 29-01-2011, 11:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul M C

Can I ask anyone with experience using this phone (well, I was looking at the same phone - the X10 Mini without the slide out keyboard) - what's the battery life like on this phone?

If I were to use this phone as a basic phone, ie no data or internet use, just a few calls and texts with some photo's here and there, would it last a fair while? - i.e. - not have to charge it every day?

What's the camera like on this phone? Any good?

...and finally....is it easy to text??

Cheers for any advice!

I use it basically for texting plus making the odd call...taking one or two photos. I probably charge it no more than once a week. It's a very user-friendly and informative mobile that prompts you to think about re-charging when battery power drops to under 20%. It also shows what parts of the phone are are draining battery power.

Camera, media player and radio all superb and texting easy. Silky smooth touchscreen too.

Paul M C · 29-01-2011, 19:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by planetnokia

I use it basically for texting plus making the odd call...taking one or two photos. I probably charge it no more than once a week. It's a very user-friendly and informative mobile that prompts you to think about re-charging when battery power drops to under 20%. It also shows what parts of the phone are are draining battery power.

Camera, media player and radio all superb and texting easy. Silky smooth touchscreen too.

Really? A week? That's exactly what I would want to hear!

As I say, my usage would be light, just the odd call and text here and there (no internet or wi-fi or anything) and just the odd photo etc..

Can I just ask another couple of questions:

1) Are the ringtones (if you have a decent MP3 one for example) quite loud on this phone?

2) Does it have a notification light feature to alert you visually to any missed calls/texts?

3) How easy is it to pop it into "silent" mode quickly (ie - just have it on vibrate)??

Cheers for any help!

planetnokia · 29-01-2011, 19:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul M C

Really? A week? That's exactly what I would want to hear!

As I say, my usage would be light, just the odd call and text here and there (no internet or wi-fi or anything) and just the odd photo etc..

Can I just ask another couple of questions:

1) Are the ringtones (if you have a decent MP3 one for example) quite loud on this phone?

2) Does it have a notification light feature to alert you visually to any missed calls/texts?

3) How easy is it to pop it into "silent" mode quickly (ie - just have it on vibrate)??

Cheers for any help!

1) Downloaded a music video off YouTube, converted it to an MP3 file and it serves as my ringtone...and it can be as loud as you want it.

2) Yes, a green light flashes on the top left hand corner of the screen

3) Just a simple swipe of the main screen...absolutely nothing else. They could not have made it any simpler.

Paul M C · 30-01-2011, 08:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by planetnokia

1) Downloaded a music video off YouTube, converted it to an MP3 file and it serves as my ringtone...and it can be as loud as you want it.

2) Yes, a green light flashes on the top left hand corner of the screen

3) Just a simple swipe of the main screen...absolutely nothing else. They could not have made it any simpler.

You're starting to sell this to me!

planetnokia · 30-01-2011, 09:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by Paul M C

You're starting to sell this to me!

Wonder if CPW have got any vacancies

Geowitch · 30-01-2011, 09:29

I am due an upgrade this week and after reading all this am very interested! A couple of questions - does it have a 3.5mm headphone jack and is there an onscreen qwerty keyboard?

Paul M C · 30-01-2011, 13:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geowitch

I am due an upgrade this week and after reading all this am very interested! A couple of questions - does it have a 3.5mm headphone jack and is there an onscreen qwerty keyboard?

I am sure planetnokia will be able to confirm, but from the research I've done it definately does have a 3.5mm headphone socket (a must for me) but I think the Mini doesn't have an onscreen qwerty keyboard (due to it's small size) but of course the "pro" does have an "actual" pull out physical qwerty keyboard...

Actually, can I just jump in and ask something else?!

Does it have any "screensaver" as in when the display goes black (into standby) you can see a digital clock or something if you peer hard enough? Or does it have a "breathe" light which pulses? I don't think it does, does it?

Also: Is it a glass screen as opposed to a plastic one? Just wondering how "scratch resistant" it is!

lovedoctor1978 · 30-01-2011, 13:51

it defo has a 3.5 mm jack and im sure it has the new usb charging socket as well. Dunno bout the on screen keyboard.
I dunno if the screen is glass or plastic but a couple of user reviews i read mention it is very sctrach resistant.

sword · 30-01-2011, 14:04

It has a notification light and displays clock when in stanby but obviously dependent upon your screen timeout this will dissapear after a while. im sure you can a time to display permanetly if you wish somehow probably through an app.

Screen is glass as it is capacative not resistive as for scratch resistent cant say always cover my screens sorry

planetnokia · 30-01-2011, 14:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Geowitch

I am due an upgrade this week and after reading all this am very interested! A couple of questions - does it have a 3.5mm headphone jack and is there an onscreen qwerty keyboard?

It does have as standard a 3.5mm headphone jack but does not have a qwerty keyboard but you can download a qwerty keyboard app off Android Market.

planetnokia · 30-01-2011, 14:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by lovedoctor1978

it defo has a 3.5 mm jack and im sure it has the new usb charging socket as well. Dunno bout the on screen keyboard.
I dunno if the screen is glass or plastic but a couple of user reviews i read mention it is very sctrach resistant.

It looks and feels like glass but is maybe plastic????. I've had mine for months and screen looks factory fresh as I avoid keeping it in a pocket with keys and coins. I don't use a screen protector.

planetnokia · 30-01-2011, 14:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by planetnokia

It does have as standard a 3.5mm headphone jack but does not have a qwerty keyboard but you can download a qwerty keyboard app off Android Market.

YouTube videos of two in action:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7IJ1A6myhw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2i5w...eature=related

28-01-2011, 02:17	#1
lovedoctor1978 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 1,876	Quick Q about the SE X10 Mini Pro Can anyone tell me what version of Android it is currently running please? CPW website says 1.6, the SE website does not mention the version but an accessory I want (if I buy the phone) says the phone is compatible with it but also mentions that the accessory only works with 2.0+. I have a feeling that its CPW messing up, according to them the phone wont even have a headset/earphones in the box. CPW is currently selling the phone sim free for £204 which I think is a great price so will get it in the next week or two but only if its running on 2.1 or 2.2. edit: I should have mentioned that i would like to know the version for the generic handsets, rather than a network branded/locked handset.

28-01-2011, 08:34	#2
ArcticFox Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 314	Yes it runs 1.6, i wouldnt touch any Xperia Android phone Sony have said that they dont plan to offer ANY OS upgrades to any of their X phones because its too much work to port all of their customisations to future versions. Personally i wouldnt touch a phone unless it came with 2.2 Froyo minimum.

28-01-2011, 08:50	#3
planetnokia Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 14,808	I've got the Sony Ericsson X10 Mini on the O2 Network. I recently upgraded the OS from 1.6 to 2.1...an operation that SE have made exceptionally easy. Great little phone in itself and even better with Android 2.1...wouldn't swap it for any phone on the market today

28-01-2011, 10:28	#4
ArcticFox Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 314	Oh do apologise, Googles getting worse for trying to find information.

28-01-2011, 13:01	#5
sword Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 300	Quote: Originally Posted by lovedoctor1978 Can anyone tell me what version of Android it is currently running please? CPW website says 1.6, the SE website does not mention the version but an accessory I want (if I buy the phone) says the phone is compatible with it but also mentions that the accessory only works with 2.0+. I have a feeling that its CPW messing up, according to them the phone wont even have a headset/earphones in the box. CPW is currently selling the phone sim free for £204 which I think is a great price so will get it in the next week or two but only if its running on 2.1 or 2.2. edit: I should have mentioned that i would like to know the version for the generic handsets, rather than a network branded/locked handset. The SE x10 mini pro to confirm will be able to run 2.1 either already on the handset or downloadable from SE. My other half has this phone and my initial reservations about her getting it were unfounded it is very nice little phone. I would still go for a bigger screen personally but it is very functional for is size. I understand that SE will not upgrade this betond 2.1 but 2.1 is fine on this handset.

28-01-2011, 13:04	#6
sword Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 300	Quote: Originally Posted by ArcticFox Oh do apologise, Googles getting worse for trying to find information. Why are you googling info to relay - if you don't know for sure don't say anything. Your like a doom sayer going from thread to thread claiming every phone is crap.

28-01-2011, 13:13	#7
lovedoctor1978 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 1,876	Cheers guys! Looks like this will be my next phone then! Along with LiveView as well..... http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/prod...#view=overview

28-01-2011, 13:28	#8
ArcticFox Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 314	Quote: Originally Posted by sword Why are you googling info to relay - if you don't know for sure don't say anything. Your like a doom sayer going from thread to thread claiming every phone is crap. Every phone? Ive been in 2 phone threads and i actually owned a Defy hence why i said its crap.

28-01-2011, 14:19	#9
alanwarwic Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: the wild world web Posts: 28,132	Quote: Originally Posted by ArcticFox Oh do apologise, Googles getting worse for trying to find information. Its not their fault that there is far more mythology than facts. It catches me out a lot.

28-01-2011, 15:19	#10
planetnokia Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 14,808	Quote: Originally Posted by lovedoctor1978 Cheers guys! Looks like this will be my next phone then! Along with LiveView as well..... http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/prod...#view=overview Are you certain you need the Pro version as it's a lot heavier than the ordinary X10 Mini (120g as opposed to 88g) and slighly bulkier?

29-01-2011, 02:05	#11
lovedoctor1978 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 1,876	Quote: Originally Posted by planetnokia Are you certain you need the Pro version as it's a lot heavier than the ordinary X10 Mini (120g as opposed to 88g) and slighly bulkier? Basically..........yes! As long as the keyboard can accomodate my fingers, we are happy! i THINK it should though!

29-01-2011, 09:52	#12
Paul M C Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,007	Can I ask anyone with experience using this phone (well, I was looking at the same phone - the X10 Mini without the slide out keyboard) - what's the battery life like on this phone? If I were to use this phone as a basic phone, ie no data or internet use, just a few calls and texts with some photo's here and there, would it last a fair while? - i.e. - not have to charge it every day? What's the camera like on this phone? Any good? ...and finally....is it easy to text?? Cheers for any advice!

29-01-2011, 11:15	#13
planetnokia Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 14,808	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul M C Can I ask anyone with experience using this phone (well, I was looking at the same phone - the X10 Mini without the slide out keyboard) - what's the battery life like on this phone? If I were to use this phone as a basic phone, ie no data or internet use, just a few calls and texts with some photo's here and there, would it last a fair while? - i.e. - not have to charge it every day? What's the camera like on this phone? Any good? ...and finally....is it easy to text?? Cheers for any advice! I use it basically for texting plus making the odd call...taking one or two photos. I probably charge it no more than once a week. It's a very user-friendly and informative mobile that prompts you to think about re-charging when battery power drops to under 20%. It also shows what parts of the phone are are draining battery power. Camera, media player and radio all superb and texting easy. Silky smooth touchscreen too.

29-01-2011, 19:25	#14
Paul M C Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,007	Quote: Originally Posted by planetnokia I use it basically for texting plus making the odd call...taking one or two photos. I probably charge it no more than once a week. It's a very user-friendly and informative mobile that prompts you to think about re-charging when battery power drops to under 20%. It also shows what parts of the phone are are draining battery power. Camera, media player and radio all superb and texting easy. Silky smooth touchscreen too. Really? A week? That's exactly what I would want to hear! As I say, my usage would be light, just the odd call and text here and there (no internet or wi-fi or anything) and just the odd photo etc.. Can I just ask another couple of questions: 1) Are the ringtones (if you have a decent MP3 one for example) quite loud on this phone? 2) Does it have a notification light feature to alert you visually to any missed calls/texts? 3) How easy is it to pop it into "silent" mode quickly (ie - just have it on vibrate)?? Cheers for any help!

29-01-2011, 19:45	#15
planetnokia Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 14,808	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul M C Really? A week? That's exactly what I would want to hear! As I say, my usage would be light, just the odd call and text here and there (no internet or wi-fi or anything) and just the odd photo etc.. Can I just ask another couple of questions: 1) Are the ringtones (if you have a decent MP3 one for example) quite loud on this phone? 2) Does it have a notification light feature to alert you visually to any missed calls/texts? 3) How easy is it to pop it into "silent" mode quickly (ie - just have it on vibrate)?? Cheers for any help! 1) Downloaded a music video off YouTube, converted it to an MP3 file and it serves as my ringtone...and it can be as loud as you want it. 2) Yes, a green light flashes on the top left hand corner of the screen 3) Just a simple swipe of the main screen...absolutely nothing else. They could not have made it any simpler.

30-01-2011, 08:43	#16
Paul M C Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,007	Quote: Originally Posted by planetnokia 1) Downloaded a music video off YouTube, converted it to an MP3 file and it serves as my ringtone...and it can be as loud as you want it. 2) Yes, a green light flashes on the top left hand corner of the screen 3) Just a simple swipe of the main screen...absolutely nothing else. They could not have made it any simpler. You're starting to sell this to me!

30-01-2011, 09:20	#17
planetnokia Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 14,808	Quote: Originally Posted by Paul M C You're starting to sell this to me! Wonder if CPW have got any vacancies

30-01-2011, 09:29	#18
Geowitch Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: East Anglia Posts: 334	I am due an upgrade this week and after reading all this am very interested! A couple of questions - does it have a 3.5mm headphone jack and is there an onscreen qwerty keyboard?

30-01-2011, 13:19	#19
Paul M C Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 1,007	Quote: Originally Posted by Geowitch I am due an upgrade this week and after reading all this am very interested! A couple of questions - does it have a 3.5mm headphone jack and is there an onscreen qwerty keyboard? I am sure planetnokia will be able to confirm, but from the research I've done it definately does have a 3.5mm headphone socket (a must for me) but I think the Mini doesn't have an onscreen qwerty keyboard (due to it's small size) but of course the "pro" does have an "actual" pull out physical qwerty keyboard... Actually, can I just jump in and ask something else?! Does it have any "screensaver" as in when the display goes black (into standby) you can see a digital clock or something if you peer hard enough? Or does it have a "breathe" light which pulses? I don't think it does, does it? Also: Is it a glass screen as opposed to a plastic one? Just wondering how "scratch resistant" it is!

30-01-2011, 13:51	#20
lovedoctor1978 Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Huddersfield Posts: 1,876	it defo has a 3.5 mm jack and im sure it has the new usb charging socket as well. Dunno bout the on screen keyboard. I dunno if the screen is glass or plastic but a couple of user reviews i read mention it is very sctrach resistant.

30-01-2011, 14:04	#21
sword Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 300	It has a notification light and displays clock when in stanby but obviously dependent upon your screen timeout this will dissapear after a while. im sure you can a time to display permanetly if you wish somehow probably through an app. Screen is glass as it is capacative not resistive as for scratch resistent cant say always cover my screens sorry

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30-01-2011, 14:09	#22
planetnokia Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 14,808	Quote: Originally Posted by Geowitch I am due an upgrade this week and after reading all this am very interested! A couple of questions - does it have a 3.5mm headphone jack and is there an onscreen qwerty keyboard? It does have as standard a 3.5mm headphone jack but does not have a qwerty keyboard but you can download a qwerty keyboard app off Android Market.

30-01-2011, 14:13	#23
planetnokia Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 14,808	Quote: Originally Posted by lovedoctor1978 it defo has a 3.5 mm jack and im sure it has the new usb charging socket as well. Dunno bout the on screen keyboard. I dunno if the screen is glass or plastic but a couple of user reviews i read mention it is very sctrach resistant. It looks and feels like glass but is maybe plastic????. I've had mine for months and screen looks factory fresh as I avoid keeping it in a pocket with keys and coins. I don't use a screen protector.

30-01-2011, 14:43	#24
planetnokia Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 14,808	Quote: Originally Posted by planetnokia It does have as standard a 3.5mm headphone jack but does not have a qwerty keyboard but you can download a qwerty keyboard app off Android Market. YouTube videos of two in action: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7IJ1A6myhw http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2i5w...eature=related