Lumia 520 : Discussion thread

[pranav0091]

Yes. this is a known complaint. Also what I think - ntentionally disabled.

 

[ujjwal007]

Anyone knows where to find the Cyan case online?

i went to nokia priority yesterday and got 1 black panel for 300 bucks red,white,yellow was also available i guess cyan was also available
btw i got the cyan one already thats why havent looked for it
just wondering... why the online store are selling those for 450 ?
in outlets they are selling for 300

i found facebook app for windows phone is so poor as comparison to other OS :/

 

[pranav0091]

i went to nokia priority yesterday and got 1 black panel for 300 bucks red,white,yellow was also available i guess cyan was also available
btw i got the cyan one already thats why havent looked for it
just wondering... why the online store are selling those for 450 ?
in outlets they are selling for 300

i found facebook app for windows phone is so poor as comparison to other OS :/

Yep. FB is subpar. Keeps giving me belated notifications and sometimes toast notifications that constantly pop up even if I dismiss them. I just use the Me hub now.

 

[sandeep410]

Yep. FB is subpar. Keeps giving me belated notifications and sometimes toast notifications that constantly pop up even if I dismiss them. I just use the Me hub now.

Apps like facebook and dropbox are actually not made by respective companies. Microsoft themselves made these apps.
Facebook didnt made app for windows phone bec they thought its not worth it to make a app for a os with very low install base.
Developer support is very very poor for windows phone.Most good apps and games wont be available for windows phone.
Thats y you should think 10 times before buying a windows phone.

 

[pranav0091]

Apps like facebook and dropbox are actually not made by respective companies. Microsoft themselves made these apps.
Facebook didnt made app for windows phone bec they thought its not worth it to make a app for a os with very low install base.
Developer support is very very poor for windows phone.Most good apps and games wont be available for windows phone.
Thats y you should think 10 times before buying a windows phone.

Yes, if you an app junkie, then WP is not for you. Doesnt help that Google is jealous either. I am in a slow process of phasing out all my google connections. If only Bing in India was upto scratch and Nokia maps had more detail.

 

[Kl@w-24]

Yes, if you an app junkie, then WP is not for you. Doesnt help that Google is jealous either. I am in a slow process of phasing out all my google connections. If only Bing in India was upto scratch and Nokia maps had more detail.

Exactly. If you get your kicks by trying out dozens of apps, look elsewhere. Having said that, there are many high quality apps for WP8. My phone is loaded with more apps than I actually use in a week. Also, be on the lookout for some swell deals in MyApp Free and Store Deals apps.

I'm also looking to move away from the Google ecosystem. I guess I took the YouTube fiasco as a personal insult.

 

[Flash]

Ah. Still people are complaining about WP ecosystem. Its far better than, what it looked like an year before.
Lots of apps (somewhat) and games are now in store, for WPers ease/

 

[pranav0091]

The beauty of WP is that its so *usable* without having to install a single app. Messaging/FB and the brilliant keyboard, Nokia's auto backlighting tricks and that damn glance screen (tested it on a friend's 720 - made me nearly depressed that I have only a 520) coming to mind instantly.

Also, IMHO, WP is by far the prettiest mobile OS out there by a long shot. Not just the OS, but also the design guidelines for apps in general too. No, the Android I-can-make-it-look-like-anything argument doesnt count. That experience is just too inconsistent/jarring and nothing has so far fixed the stuttery scrolling.

 

[rijinpk1]

the keyboard is excellent. the best i have ever used.

 

[raj_in]

hey guys finally after months of waiting ordered myself a 520
will be arriving by thursday i guess....

whats the 1st things i should do with the mobile?
the screen is scratch resistant so go i need a screen guard?
& help me find a good cover please

also please suggest a memory card...

 

[Kl@w-24]

hey guys finally after months of waiting ordered myself a 520
will be arriving by thursday i guess....

whats the 1st things i should do with the mobile?
the screen is scratch resistant so go i need a screen guard?
& help me find a good cover please

also please suggest a memory card...

Get a scratch guard for your peace of mind.
You can find lots of covers in local shops or on eBay.
By the time you get your phone, you should have your Microsoft account created and set up. Sign up for one on Outlook.com and link all your FaceBook, Twitter and Gmail accounts to it. This will fetch your contacts and calendars into your new Outlook.com account. Once that is done, you should ideally link every contact in Gmail to his/her corresponding Twitter and Facebook profile. Usually Outlook will recognize same profiles on different services and offer suggestions, but you should go through the list to ensure the correct links are created. You can manually link other profiles that Outlook might have missed.

This might seem like a chore but you'll see why I'm suggesting this task once you have your Outlook.com account added on your phone and you're browsing through your contacts in the People hub.

 

[raj_in]

my main email a/c is at hotmail.com
do i still need to make & outlook a/c or can i use the hotmail a/c only??

 

[Kl@w-24]

^ Not sure but it should work. Outlook.com is just better, hence I suggested creating an account there.

 

[Flash]

my main email a/c is at hotmail.com
do i still need to make & outlook a/c or can i use the hotmail a/c only??

It will work.

*windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows/outlook/auto-upgrade-outlook-faq

 

[raj_in]

ya works with hotmail
basically hotmail is now outlook

so linked all a/cs thanks Kl@w-24 & gearbox

suggest me a memory card class 10 16gb
which brand should i go for?

i will temporarily be using a 8gb class 4
will I face any problems using a class4 card will watching 1080p videos or recording at 720p?

 

[pranav0091]

ya works with hotmail
basically hotmail is now outlook

so linked all a/cs thanks Kl@w-24 & gearbox

suggest me a memory card class 10 16gb
which brand should i go for?

i will temporarily be using a 8gb class 4
will I face any problems using a class4 card will watching 1080p videos or recording at 720p?

No class 4 is fine. If you plan to someday update your phone then it makes sense to go glass 6 or even class 10.

 

[raj_in]

shipment delayed
will get it on friday

 

[Flash]

shipment delayed
will get it on friday

Welcome to the club.

 

[raj_in]

about the screen guard
which one should i go for?
matte or normal
some suggest matte some normal
whats the difference?

& which brand

 

[Flash]

L520's screen itself a scratch-resistant one, so it will prevent most scratches.
For your peace of mind, i would suggest Matte because it reduces glare, makes it easier to read and avoid finger prints.