Any problems with the Treo 680 - Treo Forum

Chucktownwhat · 04-29-2007, 10:43 AM

Since my 650 keeps freezing I am skeptical to buy another Treo. I love the phone but I am tired of buying a new phone every year. The problems always seem to happen when I am out o warranty. So I was wondering if anyone has had problems with their 680? Is there any freezing or have you had to replace the phone for some reason?

clarkjw · 04-29-2007, 12:02 PM

There have been two know problems. One is the "gibberish" fault, and the other is the battery fault. The battery fault seems to be an easier fix, but the gibberish fault seems to be an ongoing problem. There is a thread dedicated to each of these problems. You can find better information for them there.

AirTheSkeptic · 04-29-2007, 12:17 PM

I had a few installation issues which turned out to be user error, and the battery thing. I haven't had the gibberish issue, so far. (knock on wood)

I have had issues trying to get the bluetooth functionality to work with my new Nissan. I'm disappointed that it doesn't work, but it's not a deal breaker. If you're wanting to use a built in bluetooth kit in the car, check your manufacturer's web site for compatibility.

bobbd · 04-29-2007, 01:27 PM

There have been various issues but it seems that the people who are pleased far outnumber the people who have had problems. I have had no real problems at all. It's quite stable and the battery has been fine for my work/life style. The only thing I can't do is voice dial from my bluetooth headset. A bit of a pain, but not the end of the world.

Bob

MaxLaw · 04-29-2007, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chucktownwhat

Since my 650 keeps freezing I am skeptical to buy another Treo. I love the phone but I am tired of buying a new phone every year. The problems always seem to happen when I am out o warranty. So I was wondering if anyone has had problems with their 680? Is there any freezing or have you had to replace the phone for some reason?

Well, my unlocked GSM 650 (on the Suncom network) never did freeze, but I am having that trouble with my unlocked GSM 680 (still on Suncom). I go to answer a telephone call (usually from my wife's Verizon cell phone), it will freeze and not unfreeze until she (or whomever) will finish leaving their voice mail message.

Other unusual, if not just plain weird, problems (also with no known cure) include--more recently--the inability to use favorites buttons (I set "H" for Home, for example). I push them and nothing happens.

forgot · 04-30-2007, 01:51 PM

@ MaxLaw: What resets have you tried?

gilkman · 04-30-2007, 02:59 PM

I'm a new convert from the 650 to the 680. so far I have not had any issues, and I am very happy with the new phone.

chaletboat · 09-20-2007, 08:43 PM

i have had my treo 680 for a week and i don't know what i can do to stop it from it rebooting on its own
any suggestions?

forgot · 09-20-2007, 11:57 PM

Dial #*377, then hit the green dial button. This should give you information about what caused the last reset, narrowing down the field of potential problems. Let us know!

Maris · 09-22-2007, 04:21 AM

I have heard of those continual rebooting issues being caused by an incompatible 3rd party application. You might want to check that you have the most current versions of any 3rd party software you use.

04-29-2007, 10:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
Chucktownwhat A Few Questions.... Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St. Louis, Missouri My Treo: Treo 650 Posts: 2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Any problems with the Treo 680 Since my 650 keeps freezing I am skeptical to buy another Treo. I love the phone but I am tired of buying a new phone every year. The problems always seem to happen when I am out o warranty. So I was wondering if anyone has had problems with their 680? Is there any freezing or have you had to replace the phone for some reason?

04-29-2007, 01:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
bobbd A Few Questions.... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kemptville, Ontario, Canada My Treo: Treo 680 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	There have been various issues but it seems that the people who are pleased far outnumber the people who have had problems. I have had no real problems at all. It's quite stable and the battery has been fine for my work/life style. The only thing I can't do is voice dial from my bluetooth headset. A bit of a pain, but not the end of the world. Bob __________________ Palm IIIc=>Sony Clie T665=>Palm T3=>Palm Treo 680

04-30-2007, 01:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
forgot Huh? I'm sorry, what?! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Woodlands, TX (north of Houston) My Treo: Treo 680 My Carrier: Cingular/AT&T My OS: Vista Posts: 3,551 Thanks: 258 Thanked 243 Times in 205 Posts	@ MaxLaw: What resets have you tried? __________________ Don't drink the water, fish have sex in it.

09-20-2007, 11:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
forgot Huh? I'm sorry, what?! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Woodlands, TX (north of Houston) My Treo: Treo 680 My Carrier: Cingular/AT&T My OS: Vista Posts: 3,551 Thanks: 258 Thanked 243 Times in 205 Posts	Dial #*377, then hit the green dial button. This should give you information about what caused the last reset, narrowing down the field of potential problems. Let us know! __________________ Don't drink the water, fish have sex in it.

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04-29-2007, 12:02 PM	#2 (permalink)
clarkjw A Few Questions.... Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 17 Thanks: 3 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	There have been two know problems. One is the "gibberish" fault, and the other is the battery fault. The battery fault seems to be an easier fix, but the gibberish fault seems to be an ongoing problem. There is a thread dedicated to each of these problems. You can find better information for them there.

04-29-2007, 12:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
AirTheSkeptic A Few Questions.... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Houston, TX My Treo: Treo 680 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I had a few installation issues which turned out to be user error, and the battery thing. I haven't had the gibberish issue, so far. (knock on wood) I have had issues trying to get the bluetooth functionality to work with my new Nissan. I'm disappointed that it doesn't work, but it's not a deal breaker. If you're wanting to use a built in bluetooth kit in the car, check your manufacturer's web site for compatibility.

04-30-2007, 02:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
gilkman A Few Questions.... Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SC, USA My Treo: Treo 680 Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I'm a new convert from the 650 to the 680. so far I have not had any issues, and I am very happy with the new phone.

09-20-2007, 08:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
chaletboat I made my first post! Join Date: Sep 2007 My Treo: Treo 680 My Carrier: Cingular/AT&T My OS: XP Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	i have had my treo 680 for a week and i don't know what i can do to stop it from it rebooting on its own any suggestions?

09-22-2007, 04:21 AM	#10 (permalink)
Maris Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Florida My Treo: Treo 680 My Carrier: T-Mobile My OS: XP Posts: 76 Thanks: 2 Thanked 10 Times in 7 Posts	I have heard of those continual rebooting issues being caused by an incompatible 3rd party application. You might want to check that you have the most current versions of any 3rd party software you use.

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