HTC U 11

[wwh5210]

I love the phone, the UI is fast and smooth, the camera shoots great pictures and edge sense compliments it quite a fair bit, the battery life lasts me for at least a day, charges really quick, 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage is plenty with the option to stick in a second SIM or more storage space, good sound quality, gorgeous design the back looks really stunning (when without fingerprints).

What's there to not like? Lack of accessories at this point of time, can't afford to be clumsy with glass design, LED limited to green and orange only, not having headphone jack isn't a big problem with me but the fact that the included adaptor has a DAC that draws power is kind of a drawback for me.

The Galaxy Note 8 is definitely going to sport an edge to edge screen as well with the possibility of embedded fingerprint sensor under the screen. It is gonna be blazing fast of course with a faster chip. It really boils down to if you need the Note series functionality with the stylus and if you can take Samsung's lagwiz which still slows down the overall usage experience despite its improvement over the years.

Thanks for the info. To me 3.5mm jack is essential as USB C headphone isn't that common and compatible at the moment.

 

[Entropy]

Thanks for the info. To me 3.5mm jack is essential as USB C headphone isn't that common and compatible at the moment.

Does having a USB C to 3.5mm jack pose a problem??

 

[genesisxkev]

Does having a USB C to 3.5mm jack pose a problem??

exactly my thoughts.. haha

 

[Conan1986]

Thanks for the info. To me 3.5mm jack is essential as USB C headphone isn't that common and compatible at the moment.

If you have a good earphone/headphone, you can use the included USB-C to 3.5mm adapter. If you usually use any free earpiece, you won't be disappointed with the included one as it's the best sounding bundled earpiece I've ever heard

 

[Singtel]

Anyone knows the price of the U11 if I were purchase it directly from singtel without the plan?? Or do they even sell only the headset alone?

Hi genesisxkev,

The HTC U11 is available for purchase without contract at Singtel Shops for a retail price of S$998.

 

[genesisxkev]

Hi genesisxkev,

The HTC U11 is available for purchase without contract at Singtel Shops for a retail price of S$998.

thank you very much for the prompt reply!

 

[Michy-elliot]

Anyone has trouble enabling htc sense edge function when the screen is off?

I checked the "Enable gesture when screen is off" box but it's still not working. The squeeze only registers when screen is on

 

[finalforce]

thank you very much for the prompt reply!

Lazada also selling same price, but comes with $50 voucher

Anyone has trouble enabling htc sense edge function when the screen is off?

I checked the "Enable gesture when screen is off" box but it's still not working. The squeeze only registers when screen is on

Mine no problem.


On a side note, I realised if I press the power button 3 times the phone will dial 112. Not sure what happens in Singapore but just be aware. Doesn't seem like there's an option to disable or to change the number

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[Michy-elliot]

Lazada also selling same price, but comes with $50 voucher

Mine no problem.


On a side note, I realised if I press the power button 3 times the phone will dial 112. Not sure what happens in Singapore but just be aware. Doesn't seem like there's an option to disable or to change the number

Sent from HTC U11 using GAGT

Now I'm using the power button (press twice) for camera cos squeezing not working for me

 

[kyleongwl]

I purchase a separaye adpator...and not working.
Nrmally, the accessories in my handaet are left untouch

 

[Mike_Lim]

112 is India's emergency number, similar to US's 911.

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[tokenbest]

Just a heads up for those who unlock their bootloader, your warranty will be void so even if it's a hardware issue, they will not entertain it =(

 

[Conan1986]

I purchase a separaye adpator...and not working.
Nrmally, the accessories in my handaet are left untouch

the USB-C to 3.5mm adapter included in the box has a DAC, any normal USB-C to 3.5mm adapter will not work.

Also, what are you using to type this message?

 

[limcc]

Just a heads up for those who unlock their bootloader, your warranty will be void so even if it's a hardware issue, they will not entertain it =(

Its always like that for HTC but if the phone can be powered on, they can't prove you had unlock the bootloader. I did it on my M7, around the 10 months old, the battery went dead. They replaced the battery and the motherboard FOC.

 

[bluedubsBB]

Mine arrived today, ordered online through HTC SEA & gave powerbank free too. Chio!!!

 

[finalforce]

Just a heads up for those who unlock their bootloader, your warranty will be void so even if it's a hardware issue, they will not entertain it =(

So sad. In the US, the SIM unlocked version can be bootloader unlocked and warranty remain. http://www.htc.com/us/go/htc-u11-unlocked

Its always like that for HTC but if the phone can be powered on, they can't prove you had unlock the bootloader. I did it on my M7, around the 10 months old, the battery went dead. They replaced the battery and the motherboard FOC.

Very easy to check actually. Just reboot to bootloader can see everything. Locked, unlocked or relocked

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[benny888]

Now I'm using the power button (press twice) for camera cos squeezing not working for me

Right.. hate the squeeze feature and I had now disable edge sense

 

[technolust]

Hmm. Use for camera not recommended unless just activate as squeezing will cause movement when u take the picture. I set mine to other tasks like screenshot and Google now. Quite comveneinet for moi

Right.. hate the squeeze feature and I had now disable edge sense

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[bluedubsBB]

One bro did observe that squeeze to shoot delays the actual trigger by a bit, countering the possible shake.

Hmm. Use for camera not recommended unless just activate as squeezing will cause movement when u take the picture. I set mine to other tasks like screenshot and Google now. Quite comveneinet for moi

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[haoKRR]

Anyone knows the price of the U11 if I were purchase it directly from singtel without the plan?? Or do they even sell only the headset alone?

Have you considered buying from other shops?
There are plenty of them selling around 830$(last time i check)