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Need advice on my next PHONE/TABLET / what model is better? Official Thread---

Hi folks,
This is the official thread to discuss what your next phone/tablet should be ?
OR
Which device is better than the other and why.
All threads found in General with this topics will be merged into this one, please use the quote to make sure a follow up can be done
Thanks,

Please HTC .. make a 10 inch Tablet with Android !
Anyone know if HTC is considering getting into tablets ?
I'd like a wireless Tablet to do light surfing, read google news, and interact with my media.

I would buy one in an instant...dual booting Android and Windows Mobile 7!

What I would like, is an advantage, (which is almost a 5" tablet), with a proper earpiece

Android with lowest SAR
I'm deciding about my first Android phone. I want a phone with a very low EU SAR (0.20 - 0.60) and Android 2.1 - 2.2 . Can you help me?

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Looks like they are !
HTC Upcoming Android Based Tablet Expected to Run Tegra 2
http://androidcommunity.com/htc-upcoming-android-based-tablet-expected-to-run-tegra-2-20100920/

and im sure it will be priced at 600-700 bucks which negates the whole purpose of a tablet....

[Q] Archos Android - 7" vs. 10.1"
I snagged a 7" Archos tablet, and it works pretty slick, but is only version Android 1.5 - very old. The 10.1" due out on 12/1/2010 in the US is reported to have Android 2.2 on it. Anyone have any comments on if the 7" will be upgraded, or should I return the 7" and wait for the 101?

The 7" is only on 1.5? Is this the NEW 7" or is there an old one?
I personally will be grabbing a 10.1".

Archos has 2 7" models. The Archos 7" Home Tablet and the Archos 7" Internet Tablet.
The 7" Home Tablet only runs Android 1.5
The 7 and 10" Internet Tablets will be running Android 2.2 once a firmware update comes out.
My recommendation would be to return the 7" tablet you purchased and wait until the 7" Internet Tab or 10" Internet Tab comes out.

Yep, you nailed it.
Thanks tbohnert! Yeah, mine is the home tablet, not the internet one. Ouch. Did not even notice the difference in the store... Wondered why it was only 1.5...
Taking it back today... They should accept the return with the usual stupid restock fee. Sorry, this was not the 'droid I was looking for...
;-]

the 7 HT is on 1.5 Android
the 7.0 IT is on 2.1 (i have 2.2 on test.... IT IS GREAT)

tbohnert said:
Archos has 2 7" models. The Archos 7" Home Tablet and the Archos 7" Internet Tablet.
The 7" Home Tablet only runs Android 1.5
The 7 and 10" Internet Tablets will be running Android 2.2 once a firmware update comes out.
My recommendation would be to return the 7" tablet you purchased and wait until the 7" Internet Tab or 10" Internet Tab comes out.
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Shame the 101 is not the same spec as the 70, no option for 250gb hd. Is that being held back for the 101 mk2?
The 250 hd doesn't seem to drive the price up too much in the 7" version, would have been v useful to have it in the 10".

cajl said:
the 7 HT is on 1.5 Android
the 7.0 IT is on 2.1 (i have 2.2 on test.... IT IS GREAT)
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How does the Archos 70 IT works as an ebook reader? I'm between buying this one, or the nook, but if the nook is not rooted, it won't be of much use to read comics...

RSchmauk said:
How does the Archos 70 IT works as an ebook reader? I'm between buying this one, or the nook, but if the nook is not rooted, it won't be of much use to read comics...
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I just got a Archos 7"... Where did you get the 2.2 test version? Thanks.

[Q] Google Nexus S vs Dell Venue Pro
Basically I am deciding between these two phones (assuming I can get a functional version of the venue pro). I want your guys' input.
MOD EDIT:
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If you need a keyboard get the Venue Pro, otherwise get the Nexus S. I like Windows Phone 7 but im going to wait for it to mature first before I jump from Android.

Venure.
After the WP7 update in Janurary many of the qualms will be eliminated with the platform, and the Nexus S is, IMO, worse than a Vibrant.
It just runs stock Android instead of TouchWiz.
The biggest advantage Android fans spout over WP7 (the ability to expand storage) is not there in the Nexus S because it lacks an SD Card Slot.
WP7 has a better user experience than Android, runs better than Android does on factorably better hardware - with the same major capabilities. Has better battery life. Has better Exchange support.
WP7 devices are infinitely better media devices than Android phones.
If you use mostly just basic phone/internet browsing stuff on you phone any would do. If you want something a bit more flexible (probably a flamebait term... /lesigh) then go for WP7.
The keyboard is not that big of a factor. I wouldn't base any decision on just that.

Thunderbolt slaps NexusS
unofficial specs for the Verizon Thunderbolt posted over at htcpedia...
http://htcpedia.com/news/unofficial-htc-thunderbolt-specs-are-insane.html
You know how HTC loves to blow everyone away with specs, almost as if they're screaming "KNEEL BEFORE ZOD!!!" with their hardware? Well, if the image below is correct, then they're about to do it again with the HTC Thunderbolt.
This image, supposedly taken from a German retailer's system, lists specs for the European HTC Thunderbolt. And hol-e-carp are they amazing. Let's run though the spec list, shall we:
• 4.3 inch display (duh)
• Dual Core 1.2GHz MSM8960 processor
• Android 2.3
• 8 Megapixel rear camera
• 5 megapixel front camera (that's just obscene)
• 16GB internal storage
• microSD support for up to 128GB (read that again)
• 1800 mAh battery (why isn't this in every phone?)
• Kickstand (the kitchen sink of the phone world)
I think I just peed a little.
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is this HTC's way of slapping Samsung and letting them know who should of really been the next Nexus?

If this is real, I may actually gain some respect for VZW lol. They finally decided to put out a high power Android phone like T-Mobile. Lets just hope its not Bingified and locked down haha.

Requesting forum for Samsung Galaxy S II HD Lte

hey we are requesting for a new forum of Samsung Galaxy S II HD Lte, any news?
we need costumed ROM here

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Sup with the mods ?
+1 Vote,
I've reached out to two mods already....come on mods.... cut us some slack here.
See my forum for the TeamLeader 1.2 rom, its just a bit custom from the stock rom but pretty stable.
://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=22093503 << add http infront enjoy

I think we need a forum for this wonderful phone even if the number of users still aren't a lot!
This phone is really wonderful

Vote for the idea!
Come on....

i just dont understand why we still dont have a forum for the most powerful phone on market today, already months waiting for it there is some customized rom out there, and in XDA nothing. we need a forum for our "beast" here to speed-up things.
hope administrator can give us some space here...
we need our forum here 4.65-inch display with 1280 x 720 pixel resolution, 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor with 1 GB of RAM, 8-megapixel rear camera with 1080p HD recording.

I'd like to add my voice to this request.
I've just received this great little phone, fired it up and it's amazing...
sticking with mostly stock things for now (other than my usual apps) and since it's mostly in Korean.. I'd LOVE some roms for it... ICS would be lovely

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I'm using this phone, too. The phone is really great.
It's very difficult too find roms and howtos about this phone.
I hope there will be a forum for this phone.

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im i agree with you peaple^^ i just bought this phone yesterday~ and is amazing!!! but i really want to try others custom rooms~

I agree. I bought the non HD version but it is just a sweet (model SHV-E110S) and I woudl love some customization. Hell Id even pay for some. I am by no means a phone expert but I am running gingerbread FB13 on it and if someone needs a copy of it and can point me in the direction of how to pull from phone or where Kies stored it on my computer id happily send it.
Mike
P.S how about an Icon for beer....way off subject I know

Yes, we really need a forum for that kind of phone !

Hey guys, as the proud owner of a SG s2HD LTE. I would like to let you other guys know you can run most of the app's that the android market says are "incompatible". The way to do this is to install Snappz Market, find games like Order and Chaos HD and install (all free on this market), Order and Chaos HD runs very well, the phone does an incredible job running all games!

we really need a forum special for our S II HD LTE

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+1 Vote!! Really appreciate if the Mods can release us spare space...

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+1 vote... hope modders out there will spare some of there time to discover the potential of this very interesting phone. Much better than the SGS II i9100.

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[Q] Star N9599 MTK6589 Quad CoreWith S-Pen 5.7 Inch 720P HD Screen 3G Sma

Hi guys
Hope you are all well and my reason for posting is to try and gain feedback or any knowlege before purchasing my new clone phone. I am upgrading from the Hero/Zopo 9500+ Note clone and am off all the new clones out this is the one that takes my interest
Star N9599 MTK6589 Quad Core Android 4.2 OS With S-Pen 5.7 Inch 720P HD Screen 3G Smart Phone
A link is below so you can view the phone/specs
http://www.androidforcheap.com/star...inch-720p-hd-screen-3g-smart-phone-p-748.html
I am aware from these forums a lot of members purchase these clone phones so any advice on this would be very much appreciated.
Thanks in advance

Another video
davidayling said:
Hi guys
Hope you are all well and my reason for posting is to try and gain feedback or any knowlege before purchasing my new clone phone. I am upgrading from the Hero/Zopo 9500+ Note clone and am off all the new clones out this is the one that takes my interest
Star N9599 MTK6589 Quad Core Android 4.2 OS With S-Pen 5.7 Inch 720P HD Screen 3G Smart Phone
A link is below so you can view the phone/specs
http://www.androidforcheap.com/star...inch-720p-hd-screen-3g-smart-phone-p-748.html
I am aware from these forums a lot of members purchase these clone phones so any advice on this would be very much appreciated.
Thanks in advance
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Also here is a video of the phone from fast card tech, im pretty sure its the same one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vBBMxUXJFc

Just received mine today
Hi davidayling,
I just received mine today (from: hongkongeek[dot].com since they promised to refund customs and VAT); excellent and quick service btw!
This is the first time I bought one of these china phones; encouraged by the many and mostly positive reports...
About the Phone:
+ To me it does look and feel just like the high quality brand phones
+ NOT A SINGLE CHINA APP!!! Just vanilla 4.2.1 - very good performance; smooth animations, transitions
+ 3800 mah battery - though I'm not sure if it really will deliver that much energy - but it says 3.800 on the label at least
+ Display (likely really an IPS): bright (even outside), wide viewing angle - very close to the front glass; comes very close to Samsung S3 amoled
+ 2nd battery included; additional flip cover included
+ Pen looks like a real S-Pen - no softtip; anyway the capacitative finger-touch recognition is not stopped when using the pen; so that can cause inconvenience when using it
+ GREAT (!) web browsing experience: 5,7" & good performance with JS-rich web-apps (like groupware web-clients)
+ Dual-SIM (with dual standby); however just one line can be used at the same time; and only one is WCDMA capable.
+ Worked on two carrier networks instantly
- no compass; well my last phone had one; I'm not sure if I really need one
- 220g = 170g phone + 50g battery - it's not a feather...
I am actually planning to flash CWM & root it; also I haven't tried out the GPS yet - So I'll be back regarding this later.
Many greet's from the hights of the austrian alps!
lupiro

GPS
...GPS is fast and precise: approx. 4-8m, outdoor satellite fix on a cloudy day (today) in 20-30 seconds...

How to root the star n9599
Just managed to successfully root it following this howto:
http: // droidchina.com/forum/Thread-Auto-Root-MTK6589-One-click-root
(can't post the link yet because I haven't created enough posts...)
Many thanks to the creators of the one-click-rooting-tool!
lupiro

Wow thank you for helping with my buying decision and I think I'm sold. One last question though. What games can it run?
Sent from my 9300+ using xda premium

Though now I have seen this one too.
http://www.androidforcheap.com/star...d-42-os-53-inch-hd-screen-gps-wifi-p-769.html
Choices choices
Sent from my 9300+ using xda premium

davidayling said:
Wow thank you for helping with my buying decision and I think I'm sold. One last question though. What games can it run?
Sent from my 9300+ using xda premium
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...regarding games, I can't help you much since I don't play with it. One hint might be the 13300 Antutu points that it scores...
lupiro

Hi Guys,
I found this thread and I was wondering if anyone can answe my question: has the s-pen any functionality like the original note2? I mean, something like opening the quick-notes on double tap or something like that? If not, does it have any functionality at all?
Thanks

Hi, the pen has no specific functionality; it's basically useful for exact "clicking" in the browser for example, or drawing sketches...
greetings; lupiro
Sent from my GT-P7500 using xda app-developers app

Hi everyone,
Here are some Pictures of the camera to see it's quality... took them in the 12mpix mode - camera and gallery work very quickly even with pics that large... not sure if the image size is reduced by the forum software.
And yes...
... we still have snow on the mountains, the strawberries are still green and my chihuahua enjoys the sun...
Also I can report that the battery is really as strong as expected, after 3 cycles of complete drain and recharging the indicator works correctly. Even when using it extensively (frequent webbrowsing, phonecalls of a regular business day) it reliably carries me through the day... the weekend left me with 25 % after two days. Standy with wlan on does not consume considerably much... great!
As allready said, it's easily rootable. Also I'm using the apex-launcher so I could increase the number of icons on the homescreens to 5x8, increase the number of screens to 9... it's a pleasure!
Lupiro
Sent from my v89_gq3008s using xda app-developers app

Cool, thanks lupiro

i have the star n9599 since few days. It works great, also bluetooth and usb service is better for me than galaxy s3 (in my bmw the star works very well, S3 works not good).
Display: the brightness is good, the black not so good; No crash, a little bit heavy but a very good battery.
The (s)pen is not so good, too much noise when you write on the screen and i haven't find a good app for note with the pen.
Rooted in few minutes.
I only have 2 problems: i can't update maps app (it seem play store can't install in the original path, i have also uninstalled previous version but the problem remains.
The second one is that i can't see facebook photos (or dropbox photos) in the stock gallery app (any idea?)
The settings app doesn't seem to be complete.
sorry for my bad english

Hi,
Regarding maps - i had this with google search... probably caused by inserting an sd card. I guess it is related to the default data location changing after inserting an sd card. So maybe you could try to set the default saving location to the internal memory in the system settings, then update, and reset the default location to sd-card again.
Let us know, if this helped, pls.
Cu lupiro
Sent from my v89_gq3008s using xda app-developers app

lupiro said:
Hi,
Regarding maps - i had this with google search... probably caused by inserting an sd card. I guess it is related to the default data location changing after inserting an sd card. So maybe you could try to set the default saving location to the internal memory in the system settings, then update, and reset the default location to sd-card again.
Let us know, if this helped, pls.
Cu lupiro
Sent from my v89_gq3008s using xda app-developers app
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Yes thank you. For all the google apps i have to unmount the sd
Inviato dal mio v89_gq3008s con Tapatalk 2

Android 4.1.2 anyone for the N9599 Star
Hello,
I have serious issues with my Start N9599 phone running on 4.2.1 The sound is so bad that with a bluetooth earpiece or carkit that it is totally unusable.
I tried everything but read it is a bug in 4.2.1.
Now i am desperately searching for some time now for the Android 4.1.2 rom that these phones were also running on before.
Anyone knows were i can find it?! how to flash it?
Any answer is much appreciated.

Thinking in buying a clone phone
morning / evening.
I have been working exploring searching the web for the best chinese clone phones out there in the market to begin a small bussiness and I was wondering if you people can guide me if there is a "good reputation " website to which purchase the STAR N9599 or other one with a 64 gb tf storage in it or 32 gb storage ?
Thank you
:fingers-crossed:

what micro sd card you recommend for the N9599
What type of micro sd card would you recommend for the n9599?
Thanks

puentejo said:
What type of micro sd card would you recommend for the n9599?
Thanks
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Hi puentejo,
the N9599 according to specs supports up to 32 GB. I am using a 16 GB - giving me really more than I need for pictures, music, ... take a fast one!
cu lupiro

Hello,
I just noticed this phone too and there is even a thread about it on XDA (yay )
What are your thoughts about this phone?
the only thing im afraid about is because I heard STAR and some chinese branded phones are unreliable and may suddenly stop work one day.. is it true? or STAR is a reliable company?
I saw it being sold for 213$ for the mtk 6589T version..so.. overall, should I get this phone? how is its size compared to the note 2 ? is it much larger? or about the same? will it be hard to grip it? I mean it's 5.7.. even the note is 5.5 lol
Thanks!~

[Q] ZTE Nubia Z5S a good choice?

im looking at ZTE Nubia Z5S (NX503A) got some nice specs for 400$ price tag.
5.0 inches, Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400, 2GB ram, 16GB, 13MP camera, andriod 4.2.2 etc..
i have never used android phone before so im hoping u guys can help me. i did some googling and didnt find any roms or any other modifications usually go with a andriod device.
i would like to know if this is a worth buying since this phone only available in china.

jasonx3 said:
im looking at ZTE Nubia Z5S (NX503A) got some nice specs for 400$ price tag.
5.0 inches, Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400, 2GB ram, 16GB, 13MP camera, andriod 4.2.2 etc..
i have never used android phone before so im hoping u guys can help me. i did some googling and didnt find any roms or any other modifications usually go with a andriod device.
i would like to know if this is a worth buying since this phone only available in china.
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Is this phone sold in country, or are you going to import it from china? Because if not, I would not recommend you a chinese phone. If it is defective you'll have a hard time returning it (if you can at all) etc.
Btw, if you come from iPhone, I strongly recommend you Google-listed devices (assume you live in the US, it would be HTC One, Nexus 5, SGS4) that come with the stock Android UI. They are updated as soon Google pushes out updates, which is closer what you experience on the iPhone.
Since chinese phones except for Huawei ones are rarely supported in XDA (they lack documentation, source etc) I would not recommend you a chinese phone if you want to try out new ROMs.
If you are ready to take the risks there you go. But as a first time Android user, no way I would go with that phone.
My recommendation for you is the Nexus 5. Hope this helps.

i have to import from china. im a symbian user im sorry i forgot to mentioned where i live. im from sri lanka and no play store available. no way to get a nexus 5. even if somehow managed get my hands on a nexus 5 it would costs me around 550-600$.

jasonx3 said:
i have to import from china. im a symbian user im sorry i forgot to mentioned where i live. im from sri lanka and no play store available. no way to get a nexus 5. even if somehow managed get my hands on a nexus 5 it would costs me around 550-600$.
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If it has to be a chinese phone then I suggest you the Xiaomi Mi3. Great User Interface (MIUI), great update support and best hardware for little money. Xiaomi is also highley popular, it is being regarded like Apple in china.

Go straight for Nubia, it has the best specs out there and far away the best price. I just order it btw.

jasonx3 said:
im looking at ZTE Nubia Z5S (NX503A) got some nice specs for 400$ price tag.
5.0 inches, Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 Quad-core 2.3 GHz Krait 400, 2GB ram, 16GB, 13MP camera, andriod 4.2.2 etc..
i have never used android phone before so im hoping u guys can help me. i did some googling and didnt find any roms or any other modifications usually go with a andriod device.
i would like to know if this is a worth buying since this phone only available in china.
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Good question, in deed I just got a Nubia z5s 3 weeks ago.
(I used to be a Moto supporter, but got disappointed by Moto's sales policy - however, CDMA users can hardly have so many choices as others. forget HTC, bad quality.)
Somebody mentioned Xiaomi, I don't think it's a good option. Nubia's hardware spec is almost the same as Xiaomi, but Xiaomi's shipment and sales policy will drive you crazy. You have to attend to a luck draw first, then could have a chance to buy one!
Regarding the experience, herein I only talk about my experience.
1. BATTERY:
From 7am to 10pm, medium use, about 75% is consumed.
2. DISPLAY:
Much better than MOTO X :laugh: , 1080p. Also, the color is not so cold as Samsung.
3. VOICE&MESSAGE:
Fairly clear, however the location of Mic is just under USB port. sometimes your finger could swipe it when picking up.
As CM user, very delighted to see vibrate setup in "settings", SMS also designed with popup
4. CAMERA
I didn't test too much. However, the respond speed is satisfying.
5. SOFTWARE
a. I have to acknowledge that the UI design is lower than my expectation, especially the icons. Styles in default apps and system UI are not actually unique. But most Androider will change the launcher at soonest, am I right? (ps. I really hate Samsung's UI and the screen density!)
b. Furthermore, the system compatibility...there's no surprise, also no fetal bugs.
c. Seemed Nubia team learnt a lot from CM team. They just released source CODE on their website.
d. It can be ROOTED easily.
e. Some local team has ported CWM RECOVERY on it. Nice job!
f. It's said MIUI by local team is on the way. Also, some guy is working on its AOSP now.
6. AUDIO
Sorry but I never play songs via cell phone. Somebody has idea?
7. DESIGNING
I spent almost one week to get familiar with the weight - it's too light
8. NETWORK
GSM/TD/CDMA, not sure if it can be used in Verizon network?
In conclusion, it didn't disappoint me. I'd be delighted to see more improvements or 3rd party's works on ROMs in near future.

Guys, is this phone suitable for the dutch network and.if flashed with multi language you can use dutch language?
Sent from my HUAWEI U9508 using Tapatalk

canizares said:
As CM user, very delighted to see vibrate setup in "settings", SMS also designed with popup
In conclusion, it didn't disappoint me. I'd be delighted to see more improvements or 3rd party's works on ROMs in near future.
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thank you. this answered lots of questions i had. specially custom roms.
and im assuming "As a CM user" u meant cyanogenmod? can u provide me with the links. i've been searching google, here and cyanogenmod site for sometime now and all i was able find was how to root it. its it was all in chinese
Guys, is this phone suitable for the dutch network and.if flashed with multi language you can use dutch language?
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Z5s supports following bands
2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
3G: WCDMA 2100MHz TD-SCDMA BAND 34/39
CDMA2000 1X EVDO: 800MHz
TD-SCDMA: 1900M/2000M
as for the netherland bands depends on which carrier you are using so check them with what frequency they use. below is the list of bands used in your country (source gsmarena)
2G capabilities GSM 900, GSM 1800
3G capabilities UMTS 2100
4G capabilities LTE 800, 1800, 2600

Great news guy's! Get mine this weak bought at liaow ( great service they root it before shipping)
Grtz Ballgear
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how do you root the zte nubia z5s
Hi could you show me how you rooted the zte nubia z5s?
and how you installed clockworkmod on it
thanks

As far as i know there is no cwm for it ( not yet)
To root it search for vroot I
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ballgear said:
As far as i know there is no cwm for it ( not yet)
To root it search for vroot I
Sent via Nubia 5Zs
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how is your experience?
and ZTE just released upgraded Z5sn 32GB model

Hey Jasonx3
Its a great phone i think the hardware is a good mix Meizu/Xiaomi
The software/firmware could be beter but thats something Zte is working on, had the phone for a day & there was already a update available ota
The n version is i think the best model of the nubia $600,- ( liaow.com) Must say im very happy with it
Grtz Ballgear
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Hi there,
I just bought mine . But I can't put a CWM recovery into it Does anybody have any ideas...?
Thank you very much!!!!

Ssamf said:
Hi there,
I just bought mine . But I can't put a CWM recovery into it Does anybody have any ideas...?
Thank you very much!!!!
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Hi,
Do you like it? Will you let us know about your experience with the phone? Things like battery usage, performance, camera, gps speed etc etc
Thanks!

Tinus81 said:
Hi,
Do you like it? Will you let us know about your experience with the phone? Things like battery usage, performance, camera, gps speed etc etc
Thanks!
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Oh, I do like it I just don't have any idea how to root it ....
As soon as I found it out I will let you know!

Ssamf said:
Oh, I do like it I just don't have any idea how to root it ....
As soon as I found it out I will let you know!
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Look for Vroot ore htcui.com, cwm recovery is also available...
Like this phone very much!
Grtz Ballgear

ballgear said:
Look for Vroot ore htcui.com, cwm recovery is also available...
Like this phone very much!
Grtz Ballgear
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And do you have Play Store installed?

im still waiting for my phone to arrive, but i have seen CWM and Rooting on official Nubia forums. everything is in Chinese. if someone can translate and post here.

Google play works just install gapps 4.2.2 ( you need google framework )
For the Chinese forums use google translate thats how it works 4 me !
The kingnubia rom is recommended it got it all in 1 rom !
Grtzz

Chuwi Hi8 Review, Unboxing, Root, FAQs, Accessories

The Chuwi Hi8 review is up on Youtube, check it out!
Hey guys, what's up, this is my unboxing, first impressions and hands on video of the Chuwi Hi8, a review is coming soon, so stay tuned!
You can buy it here for $91 using the coupon code "CHI8":
http://goo.gl/jhXzCg
Specs:
8" 1920x1200 FHD WUXGA IPS Display
Intel Bay Trail Z3735F Quad Core
2GB RAM, 32GB ROM
2.0MP/0.3MP Cameras
4000mAh Battery
211x123x80mm, 304g
The Chuwi Hi8 Pro has been rumoured, specs and pictures below:
Intel X5 Series CPU (Cherry Trail Z8300)
8" 1920*1200 Screen Resolution
2GB RAM, 32GB ROM
Dual boot Windows 10 and Android 5.1
USB Type C
4000mAh Battery
2MP Front Camera, 2MP Back Camera
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FAQs:
Will it be upgradeable to Windows 10 and Android 5.1? Yes
Does it come with Google Play? Yes
Root:
Accessories:
Chuwi Hi8 Leather Case: $7.50USD
http://www.gearbest.com/tablet-pcs/pp_198213.html
Chuwi Hi8 Screen Protector: $2USD
http://www.gearbest.com/tablet-pcs/pp_181374.html
Rumours:
So according to an unnamed source, the Chuwi Hi8 will be the very first tablet in the world to ship with Windows 10 and those of us who already have this tablet will be able to upgrade. This is a rumour, I don't know how true this is, being the first to ship with Windows 10, but it is a sign that Chuwi will probably put Windows 10 on the CHuwi Hi8. They also promised Lollipop as well.
If you have any questions about the Chuwi Hi8, the review, unboxing etc, post in below!

I just buy one, it is in offer. 83$ with coupon 5%.

My unboxing video of the Chuwi Hi8 has been posted!

vakya said:
I just buy one, it is in offer. 83$ with coupon 5%.
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Which website and where to find the 'coupon' ?
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Is GOOGLE PLAY 'pre installed'?

maxecume said:
Which website and where to find the 'coupon' ?
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Is GOOGLE PLAY 'pre installed'?
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I think the website I linked above is the one, I just have the price listed wrongly. And yes, google play is preinstalled.

Can you post a screen from crystalmark showing the speed of emmc ?
I read in other site, the emmc of this tablet is slow and I wish to confirm.
Thanks and excuse me my bad english.

Ordered one last Thursday. As of today DHL still has not got it
Still says 'Shipment information received' which it has since last friday at 9:13am. Gearbest are telling me its been shipped and no reply from DHL about it yet.
Can't believe this, I paid for 'express' shipping too.

I have one.
Nice screen, nice quality. Android pretty fast, windows pretty slow because of slow emmc. Had a Vi8 before and it was faster, it doesnt stutter, it's just slow at opening apps etc. Metro Iexplore is super slow on mine almost unusable.

Hello.
Thank you for your nice review. I got my one yesterday, and everything is good except one thing;
I cannot turn off charging LED. I tried several Xposed modules which handles LEDs, but looks like the one with Chuwi hi8 is hardware-wired one.
Do you know anything about this?

My videos of this tablet pc (russian speach, but look picture - it's universal )))
And look testing of games on this tablet pc!
youtube.com/results?search_query=Eugene+Antoschenko+Chuwi+Hi8

Spoke to dhl they said gearbest hasn't arranged collection yet. They also advised me gearbest setup a new tracking number on Wednesday evening., this time from Hong Kong instead of Singapore. As of right now they haven't arranged collection for that one either.
I would strongly advise against anyone buying these from gearbest right now. Something very underhanded is going on. They still insist it was shipped on Monday even when I presented them with the other tracking number. Telling me to wait another 3 to 7 days for it. I pad for 3 to 7 day shipping and it has been 7 days already and my package has not even left the warehouse.

I want to buy this, but I'm still waiting until the Roots and Custom Roms come in.
GavTheStoner said:
Spoke to dhl they said gearbest hasn't arranged collection yet. They also advised me gearbest setup a new tracking number on Wednesday evening., this time from Hong Kong instead of Singapore. As of right now they haven't arranged collection for that one either.
I would strongly advise against anyone buying these from gearbest right now. Something very underhanded is going on. They still insist it was shipped on Monday even when I presented them with the other tracking number. Telling me to wait another 3 to 7 days for it. I pad for 3 to 7 day shipping and it has been 7 days already and my package has not even left the warehouse.
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Don't worry too much about it. I've purchased from Gearbest multiple times and they have never disappointed me. Well, except for the fact that it takes pretty long. I never got scammed from them. They shouldn't cause you any problem as long as you just forget about the shipping date, because it WILL take a while.

So..... I'd like to make mine Windows only, free up some space.
Surely it won't be long before someone makes some tools/guide.... guys... guys?

After much arguing with gearbest they setup another waybill and got it to me in 2 days...
Very nice tablet for the price!
ibfragalot check out this post to remove android and make it windows only. its for the vi8 but have just done it on my hi8 and works fine.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61615557&postcount=77

Hi guys!!
Can anyone confirm me how much free space you got on Windows and how much free space you got on Android? Is it 16gb-16gb? I believe Windows needs way more space than Android. Why no 64gb option? That would be perfect!!
Thanks

Rizera said:
Hi guys!!
Can anyone confirm me how much free space you got on Windows and how much free space you got on Android? Is it 16gb-16gb? I believe Windows needs way more space than Android. Why no 64gb option? That would be perfect!!
Thanks
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It's around 16/16. Windows has 7.5GB free out of the box.

Rizera said:
Hi guys!!
Can anyone confirm me how much free space you got on Windows and how much free space you got on Android? Is it 16gb-16gb? I believe Windows needs way more space than Android. Why no 64gb option? That would be perfect!!
Thanks
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The Android partition is 7gb (+1 system). The Windows partition is 22 or something.

So cheap,I can't help buying this tablet,

soulcrusher said:
The Android partition is 7gb (+1 system). The Windows partition is 22 or something.
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lolsunny said:
So cheap,I can't help buying this tablet,
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So according to an unnamed source, the Chuwi Hi8 will be the very first tablet in the world to ship with Windows 10 and those of us who already have this tablet will be able to upgrade. This is a rumour, I don't know how true this is, being the first to ship with Windows 10, but it is a sign that Chuwi will probably put Windows 10 on the CHuwi Hi8. They also promised Lollipop as well.

Does anyone know how to remove the Windows partition? I cant get my head around how all the partitions work. And while there are lots of guides on how to remove Android I cant find any on how to remove Windows.
I also cant mount an sd card if it has a fat32 partition followed by a ext2 partition (for link2sd). Any ideas why?