What a nightmare. A warning to all here: Do Not Try To Upload Too Many Photos to Facebook At Once I was attempting to upkload about 6 or 7 photos to Facebook from my phone and it just died on me. It got pretty hot, gave some memory warnings, then crashed. I tried rebooting but the keys were not responsive at all. I removed the battery to force a reboot but that did not help. It did not boot, never got beyond the Android logo on the boot up. So I eventually decided that a factory reset was the only option. In case you find yourself in this situation, this is what you do: Remove the battery again, then replace Hold Home Key and End key for 20 to 30 seconds until you see a triangle with an exclamation point and a picture of the G1. Open the keyboard and press Alt+W until and chose factory reset Allow it to boot up. If you have no network then skip Google sign in Go to wireless settings and activate Open Gmail to force back into Google sign in After doing this the Orange 3G seemed to then wake up. Gmail synched. [...]

If like me, you have had trouble viewing your Android G1 files when connected to your PC by USB cable, then there is a simple solution. When I first connected my G1 it worked well, but after the last update, my Vista computer could not open, or see, the G1 drive. It was recognized in the “Safely Remove Hardware” window, and even said to be running OK. But still not there. How To Fix G1 Access in Vista There is actually more than one route, but lets take the easiest. Open the Safely Remove Hardware icon (bottom right, system tray) Check the box “Display Device Components”. You should then see HTC Android Phone USB Device Select it and press Properties Select the Policies tab, the select the Optimize for Performance radio button Close this, open the Computer directory and refresh. A new Removable Disk Drive should be there. Your photos and stuff will be in the DCIM Happy transferring! Suggested Reading:Keep Losing Internet Connection on Vista HomeEasy Way To Make a Video Photo Montage For YouTubeLosing Internet Browser Connection on Windows Vista?How to Disable IPv6 in Windows Vista Home to Improve Internet ConnectionGoogle Makes First Moves Towards a Full Desktop [...]

I was planning to write up a new article this lunch hour for my health and fitness blog, but a painfully slow internet prevented me from doing anything for the first 40 minutes. So now I have time just for a brief rant, and a warning to fellow mobile bloggers. As good as the Google phone is, the 3G network is far from ideal. I am based in the centre of London, so really should have the best 3G connections available. However I just experienced half an hour of ‘page not found’ errors, which were due to slack internet connections. I am writing furiously now (which proves than the small keyboard on the G1 is adequate) but this does not make up for the fact that MotleyHealth.com has missed out on an article today. I was going to blog about the renewed warnings about saturated fat, but my readers will miss out on this story, and their longterm health could suffer as a result. Hopefully the technology and infrastructure still has plenty of room for improvement, otherwise 3G may turn out to be a bit of an anticlimax for me. Saying that, I have managed to write this post, so [...]

OK, these are the pre-installed applications on the Android. These will be available as soon as you turn your phone on for the first time. Most are pretty basic. The most exciting applications are probably Email – i.e. the ability to set up a POP3 email account on your phone, and also Maps, specifically with the GPS function, which means in theory you should never get lost again. The following applications are pre-installed on the T-Mobile G1. Alarm Clock – Set as many alarms as you want. You can set alarms for appointments, events, and more. Browser – Browse web and WAP sites as well as download new programs and files from the Internet. Calculator - Perform basic and advanced arithmetic and calculations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division (there is a scientific calculator available in the Market). Calendar – Keep track of events and appointments Camera – Take pictures using the T-Mobile G1 built-in camera. Contacts – Keep track of your friends and colleagues. Dialer – Make and receive calls, switch between calls, and set up conference calling. Email – Set up and access other email accounts using the email setup Google Mail - Set up, access, and [...]

Seeing that I have bought and now tested my Google G1 Android phone, it is time for a more detailed look at it, and some applications that I have installed for it. I bought the G1 from T-Mobile, who are the only phone company in the UK that sells the G1. The staff in the shop were actually really helpful and set the phone up for me with a few essential application. I have since added some more, and compiled a list of others that have been recommended to me, that I am working my way through. Essential and Fun Applications: Power Manager -This allows you to easily change any setting that affects power consumption. For example, if you are not using the phone for browsing the web, then you can easily set it to G2 instead of G3 internet connection to help save battery. MyBackup -This simply backs up all your settings and applications, so in the event of a major problem to your phone, or theft, your can quickly restore your data to a repaired / new phone. AK Notepad -This is a simple but effective notepad for the Android. It also allows reminders to be added to [...]

Today I finally bought myself a new phone, and opted for the Google G1 phone from T-mobile. So far I am very pleased. The keyboard is actually much easier to use than I thought it would be. My thumbs could be a little thinner, but I am typing this with very few errors. So far I have installed a power management application that allows me to place the phone in 2G mode while not surfing. Have also installed a facebook application for easier social networking. Gmail is a little tricky at the moment, but is manageable. Have also sent text massages too. Not made a call yet though. All good really. Suggested Reading:Mobile Photography with Android and PicasaAndroid Phone Applications – G1 EssentialsBluefish – Linux just gets better.Google Android Eclair Released to DevelopersMy Experiences Using a Google Android 3G Smartphone in London