Hello to all,
I just wanted to write some impressions of the Lenovo A820. Probably it is interesting for someone.
I bought it from Etotalk and I have to say they are very fast and reliable, at least for this shipment (it's my first one from the).
I paid it $ 205 with:
Color: White
Memory: 16 GB C6
Case: Protective Case
Adaptor: EU Adaptor (gift)
Battery: Original Battery x 1
For Car: None
Packaging: No logo No word box
Screen Protector: x 1
Shipment cost with DHL $ 34
Fortunately I didn't pay the customs, which is around 20-24 € (Euro it's not a mistake )
I bought the phone of the 9th of June and it arrived on the 13th!!!
It arrived with English/Chinese Rom (most of it in English), I didn't want the Etotalk MOD ROM cause I knew I was going to root it and instal a new Rom
Straight away I put the rom from Needrom (www dot needrom dot com slash mobile slash lenovo indent a820 indent 12 slash). First I installed the V2.2 and then the patch V2.2.1, but didn't like it much cause the translation in Italian, wasn't that good. So i tried the Cappa72 C.P.4.2 V1 Rom which is FANTASTIC.
Translation is perfect! and the phone is really really fast, not only thinking that it didn't cost much...but believe me it's really fast!
Ok let's make a detailed description!
Characteristics:
CPU CPU: MT6589 Cortex-A7 Quad Core 1.2GHz
GPU: PowerVR SGX544
OS Android V4.1.2 Jelly Bean. Default English.
Memory RAM : 1GB / ROM : 4GB eMMC
MAX supports 32GB Class 10 Micro SD Memory Card (TF-Card)
Size 135 x 68.2 x 9.9mm
Weight 151g with battery
Screen 4.5" QHD, 960 x 540, 16M Colors, IPS-LCD
Multi-touch Capacitive Screen
Network Dual Sim dual standby , supports W+G / G+G
2G: GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 900/1800/1900 MHz
3G: WCDMA/HSPA/HSPA+: 900/2100 MHz (Euro customer confirmed)
SAR: 0.368 W/kg
Color Black / White
GPS Built-in GPS & EPO
Connection Bluetooth with EDR & A2DP
Wi-Fi : IEEE 802.11 b/g/n, supports Wi-Fi hotspot
Micro USB v2.0
Camera Back 8.0 mega pixel / Auto Focus
Support to shoot 720P (1280x720,30 FPS) Video with sound.
Sensor Gravity Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor
Radio FM
Video Support HD 1080P Videos: MP4, 3GP, MOV, MPEG, MKV, FLV, etc.
Audio MP3, AMR, AAC, ASF, Ape, Flac, etc. / 3.5 mm Audio Jack
Special function G-sensor, P-Sensor, L-Sensor, FM radio, Wifi, GPS, Multi-touch, Dual SIM, Dual standby , Schedule Power on/off
Package Includes - Li-Polymer Battery 2000mAh x 1
- Headphone / 3.5 mm Audio Jack
- Usb Data Cable
- Travel Charger
Screen is pretty good, good touch screen, fast response, at the moment very minus defects, if we can call them like that.
No front camera...I really rather use it on my Iphone 4S.
No flash...but photos in the night even with the flash...they never are so great.
At the moment, with Cappa72 Rom, there is the Video problem. When you record a video there is a green strip at the bottom of the screen but I'm sure it will be fixed soon.
The quality of the phone is very good. No noises, no back cover moves, probably slightly to wide but I'm being hyper critical.
Battery seems good, but I need more time to be more detailed.
It's a Dual Sim and I like how it manages it. You can choose from 4 colors for each SIM and in the address book you see which contact is in which SIM by it's color and by the Operator name. Also you can choose to set a primary SIM when you call or choose it on every call from a pop up (the selection can be made from the drop-down menu)
Wifi is fantastic, better that my Iphone 4S. I tried it and where my iphone couldn't get the line (not even seeing it), the Lenovo saw the line and could log in to it with no problems!
Speakerphone, is pretty good, not excellent but you can understand properly and it's quiet loud. The earphone is very good.
I had some problems these first days with the address book. At some point all the contacts disappeared with some regard from me, but I rebooted it and everything was back to normal and now it's a couple of days that it is OK....I will keep an eye on this and keep you informed. I will ask Cappa72 if it is a known problem or just some kind of settling thing.
I don't have a data plan on it cause I'm always on wifi areas and also because i have it on my Iphone.Therefore I cannot judge it from that point.
If anyone needs a suggestion of a phone, even if you don't need a Dual Sim, but doesn't want to spend much and have a really good one....choose the Lenovo A820.
By the way...I just ordered another one :laugh: This time black.
Bye bye
Thanks
This is really useful thanks.
I'm a newbie but have unlocked the bootloader and modified my old x10mini. I'm waiting for my a820 to arrive in the next few days, but I have ordered it pre-rooted with the Etotalk Mod installed. I thought this would make it easier to modify the phone if and when I needed as it would be pre-rooted.
I like the sound of the ROM you're using. Do you think the Etotalk Mod might make it more difficult to use the Mod you suggest, or just as easy?
Thanks again.
i bought A820 yesterday, so far so good
I don't know cause I didn't buy it with Etotalk Mod installed, but I suppose it's the same thing. Let me know....
I just bought my phone and looking forward to rooting it. I understand that it will not be rooted and a lot of chinese apps. My experience with Jiayu G3 says that it is better to stick with the stock ROM. Cooked up ROMs always have something missing, not working and generally not tested-debugged properly. Looking forward all the help from friends here
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Just got my new T200. Seems very fast. Good in the hand. Translucent notifications etc in stock launcher under 4.2.2. Will report back on battery life.
bazabaza said:
Just got my new T200. Seems very fast. Good in the hand. Translucent notifications etc in stock launcher under 4.2.2. Will report back on battery life.
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Hi,
Does the phone have notification LED?
tykkym said:
Hi,
Does the phone have notification LED?
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Yes it has a small red led that appears to flash on messages and battery status.
battery life- just got 25hours normally use with WIFI/ data on continuously.GPS seems slow like all chinese phones. 6 inch screen but soft buttons seem to takes up too much room really although you can hide them.Clear speakers. Will continue to post as I test
Recharge 2 hours and 15 minutes on stock charger
Antutu reports 27253 - although with th recent relevations of manufacturers tweeking Antutu I wouldn't be suprised if this is inaccurate.As rear camera is reported as 18.2 mp!
Hope to read your review soon
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Hope to read your review soon
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Yes ill post it soon
can report battery life seems to have improved, now at 50% when at this point it had run out. Also GPS is much better (after initial slow start) than my Cubot A6589 or my wifes M6589.
Picks up wifi straight away no issues.
have also noticed that this model supports wifi updates. Hopefully this mean no more messing about with SP tools etc.Still deciding weather to root yet,
I can confirm
THL T200 Smartphone Highlight:
- 6 inch Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (has a screen protector already applied + a spare), 1920 x 1080 pixel display
- Support 3G network: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz WCDMA 850/2100MHz
- MTK6592W, Cortex-A7 Octa core,1.7GHz (ANTUTU say MTK6592H?)
- 13MP back camera + 8MP front camera strangely ANTUTU says front camera is 18MP suspect manufacturer fiddling?
- 2GB RAM + 32GB ROM (translates as 5.77GB internal storage and 22.07GB phone storage
- Android 4.2.2
from thl site - claims "THL T200 equipped with the latest operating system, redesigned more than 300 commonly used icons, adding more humane business functions, such as security center, intelligent notification management, meeting memos, work more convenient and more efficient want to have a multi-efficient." - nope look bog standard to me
Yet to test OTG and NFC function
Band: 2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
3G: WCDMA 850/2100MHz
Sim Card: Dual SIM Card Dual Standby(one micro-sim card)
OS: Android 4.2
CPU: MTK6592W, Cortex-A7 Octa core, 1.7GHz
GPU: Mali-450
RAM: 2GB
Service Provide: Unlocked
Display Size: 6 Inch
Type: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels, 441 PPI
Screen Color: 16000K Colors
Camera/Picture Resolution: Dual Cameras, front camera 8.0MP Sony IMX111, back camera 13.0MP with flashlight Sony IMX135 and auto focus, support 1080P video record
THL T200 Smartphone Basic Function
Audio File Format: MP3/WAV/AMR/AWB
Video File Format: 3GP/MPEG4
Image File Format: JPEG/BMP/GIF/PNG/GIF
E-book Format: TXT/CHM/DOC/HTML
FM Radio: Yes, earphone needed (works well)
Input: Handwrite/Keypad
WIFI: Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0
Gravity Sensor: Yes
Multi-Touch: Yes, 5 point touch
Ringtones Type: Polyphonic/MP3
Earphone Port: 3.5mm
Data transfer: USB/Bluetooth
Mobile internet: WAP/WIFI
Phonebook: 1000
Message: SMS/MMS
GPS: Yes, built in, also support A-GPS With EPO assistance to speed up postioning
Multi -language
OTG works straight out of the box. no need for extraneous apps.
Mobile phone is too big, need two hands.
bazabaza said:
OTG works straight out of the box. no need for extraneous apps.
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Looking forward to your review,where did you buy the phone at? Have seen some sites,where they seem to
sell fake THL T200.
stone age said:
Looking forward to your review,where did you buy the phone at? Have seen some sites,where they seem to
sell fake THL T200.
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Fake T200? now there is a thing...chinese manufacturers faking chinese phones! Mind you Thl is very popular in china with apparently over 300 stores.
Got mine from Thl: www.thlmobilestore.com
I have also used Geekbuying (geekbuying.com) as well, never had a problem with what they have sold me, sites a bit inaccurate though (fake Antutu screen shots etc) but thats the norm for chinese sites in my experience, so you have to do your research.
EvangelineX said:
Mobile phone is too big, need two hands.
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Suggest the T100 then basically the same except 5 inch screen.
Benchmark 41.8 in Epic Citadel at 1920x1080 performance level = "High Quality"
bazabaza said:
Fake T200? now there is a thing...chinese manufacturers faking chinese phones! Mind you Thl is very popular in china with apparently over 300 stores.
Got mine from Thl: www.thlmobilestore.com
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I am also in this website to buy THL T100S.
I received the ThL T200 a few days ago and I have been using it as my main phone.The T200 is a pleasure to use. It has a six inch screen and coming from my previous cubot A6589 (5.7 inch) it does seem much bigger in the hand. however I did own a N9776 and of course I could be getting used to big phones. i'm getting on a bit in years, and I find that smaller screens seem too small for me without my reading glasses!
The design of the T200 follows a common design format for Chinese phones with its black or white back cover and crome trim. The left and right boarder is about 3 mm wide with the usual wider top and bottom boarders.Ear phone jack and micro USB is unusually set into the top edge, In most phones the bottom boader contains the home button etc, but the T200 follows a tablet layout with soft keys taking up the bottom of the screen. You can hide it though so you can free up real estate on the main screen.Power button is on the left with the volume rocker on the right of the phone.The top boarde contains the sensors as usual with a small red LED notification light which illuminates on messgaes, missed calls etc and when requiring or when being charged. chaging to green when sufficient battery power is there.Like the T100S when the disply is off the display blends with surrounding bezels.
The display is a very good 1930 x 1080 full HD resolution. Colour seems good as is brightness of the display. Like the T100S it has a density of 441 pixels per inch, so the screen is sharp and clear. Its not the best Ive seen but at this price it seems a bargin.
The MTK6592 is an octo-core A7 at 1.7 Ghz which certainly moves along at a good pace. I got over 27000 on Antutu although with the recent issues with manufacturers either doctoring read outs or making the OS recognise when Antutu is running, this might be a little misleading but it is certainly in line with other scores Ive seen out there.
For Epic Citadel, the T200 consistently managed 41.8 frames per second (fps) on the High Quality setting. its also quite good considering the GPU is the Mali-450 which isn't the best out there but again I feel one has to take into account the price difference.
I haven't tested the CPU yet but Gary Sims on android Authority has tested the T100S
http://www.androidauthority.com/octa-core-thl-t100s-review-327578/
The battery is a 2500 mAh which for me has given about 1 day 12 hours of normal use (WIFI and data continuously on, phones, bit of film watching and games)so far although it might need some more bedding in. Like the T100S it has a option to limit CPU activity to lengthen battery life. tried both (one charge with it on and one off) and it doesn't seem to make much difference.
2GB RAM + 32GB ROM (translates as 5.77GB internal storage and 22.07GB phone storage
The camera is a 13 mp back camera and the front is 8 mp. Its good but I have seen better, but again you get what you pay for and for general use both cameras are more than adequate.
The phone has OTG which works straight out of the box mounting the drive instantaneously. It also has NFC I haven;t tested this but if it is like its twin the T100S then it should work well.
Overall then the THL T200 is a very good phone in my opinion for the price.It has its weak points but considering the price differential I feel its worthy of consideration.
Thanks for the review. I am still deciding whether to get this phone or Zopo 990+
Nice review.I am also considering the Zopo 990+ because I Would like to have 3G:WCDMA900/1900/2100MHz
The carrier(in Sweden) I have,use both 900Mhz and 2100Mhz I haven`t found any Thl T200 with 3GWCDMA 900/1900/2100MHz
The Zopo 990+ for Us $339.99 (This has 3G:WCDMA900/1900/2100MHz)
The Thl T200 for Us $304,99
Both at dhgate.
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Nice review.I am also considering the Zopo 990+ because I Would like to have 3G:WCDMA900/1900/2100MHz
The carrier(in Sweden) I have,use both 900Mhz and 2100Mhz I haven`t found any Thl T200 with 3GWCDMA 900/1900/2100MHz
The Zopo 990+ for Us $339.99 (This has 3G:WCDMA900/1900/2100MHz)
The Thl T200 for Us $304,99
Both at dhgate.
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Yes Im in the UK so could go for the slightly cheaper option
I got mine in today, been playing around a bit, very nice new toy, I'm impressed with the performance so far.
For those who are interested: It seems to have a form of CWM recovery mode, just keep volume-up pressed while switching the phone on. The power button works as a back button, the vol-up as the 'confirm' button and the vol-down scrolls the menu.
Options available are:
Reboot system now
apply update from ADB
apply update from sdcard
apply update from cache
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
backup user data
restore user data
StefanHamminga said:
I got mine in today, been playing around a bit, very nice new toy, I'm impressed with the performance so far.
For those who are interested: It seems to have a form of CWM recovery mode, just keep volume-up pressed while switching the phone on. The power button works as a back button, the vol-up as the 'confirm' button and the vol-down scrolls the menu.
Options available are:
Reboot system now
apply update from ADB
apply update from sdcard
apply update from cache
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
backup user data
restore user data
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yes found that. Got a bit confused on how it worked until i realised the + button selects.
This is one of a very few models with 1900MHz. It's been proven by one of our members who disabled all frequencies except for 1900MHz WCDMA through engineering mode and was still able to use H+ (UMTS/HSDPA/WCDMA/3G)
The phone has 900MHz as well for Europe.
The whole reason we're posting this here at XDA is because we're trying to spread the word regarding this China brand phone with quad-band WCDMA. Yes, there have been previous MTK phones (notably Blu Life) with 1900, but that is an American brand. iNew x000 is advertised as having a '1900MHz version' of their x000 lines, but there's been zero definitive proof that we've seen, and even if it exists, it's not quad-band WCDMA. We'd love to see it if it exists. Otherwise, we're calling this the first MTK China brand model with quad-band WCDMA. It's really huge news, and congrats to Mlais and H9008 for taking this big step. It will be a day that goes down in China phone history.
So far the phone looks very good. The screen is excellent. We will put it through the paces over the next few days.
Here is the unboxing
H9008 Review Statistics
Phone colors white, pink, black
Eight-core CPU MTK6592 1.7G high speed processor
GPU ARM MALI-450MP4 quad-core GPU graphics processor
Keyboard type virtual QWERTY keyboard
Multi-touch input method
Operating system Android 4.2
Dimensions Height: 155mm, Width: 79.5mm, Thickness: 7.9mm
Body weight 175g
Capacity
Memory RAM 2G + ROM 16G
Scalable maximum flash 64G
Network
Network standard WCDMA + GSM dual mode dual standby Unicom 3G / mobile 2G + mobile 2G / Unicom 2G
Network Frequency 2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
3G: WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100MHz
Data services GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSDPA2, SDPA +, TD-CDMA
Data rate HSDPA 7.2Mbps, HSUPA 5.76Mbps HSDPA + 42Mbps
GPS AGPS + + built-in GPS chip network positioning
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0
WIFI WIFI 802.11 n / b / g
Battery
Removable lithium polymer battery capacity 3000mAH
Screen
Screen size 5.7 inches
Screen material OGS wide viewing angle IPS hard screen full lamination technology
Resolution FHD Super HD 1920 * 1080 pixels
Touchscreen Corning Gorilla Glass touch screen, enhanced OGS hardness, capacitive screen, multi-touch
Photograph
Rear camera 13,000,000 stacked camera (maximum support 4096 * 3072 pixel photo shoot, the camera supports 1280x1080p)
5-megapixel front camera
Sensor type CMOS
Flash LED flash highlighted
Large aperture F/2.2 aperture
ISO sensitivity mode supports optional
Metering mode supports optional
WB supports optional
Focus mode supports optional
Focus area supports optional
AF support
Shooting style supports optional
Supports optional shooting scene
Other features face recognition, autofocus, support for 99 shooting, HDR support, support for panoramic shooting
Image stabilization, real-time filters
35mm wide-angle
Camera
Video capture 1080p (1920x1080, 30 frames / sec) HD camera
Other video night mode
Multimedia Player
Music player supports mp3, acc, amr, ogg, m4a, mid, wma, flac, ape, aac, wav format
Video playback support RMVB, mp4, h.263, h.264
Image playback support JPEG, PNG, GIF, BMP and other formats
Flash Player Support
Radio Support
Inductor
Gravity sensor support
Proximity sensor support
Light sensor support
Other features
Switcher Support
Off Alarm Clock Support
Hall switch support
Wireless display support
OTG adapter features support
WIFI hotspot support
Wi-Fi Direct support
Gestures function support
Root Hero Star H9008
http://ge.tt/3uX47eK1?c
CWM Recovery 5.5.0.4 Standard. Most compatible with MTK Droid Tool tasks
http://ge.tt/9mPcveK1/v/0?c
Carliv Full Touch CWM 6.0.4.4 - May be compatible with MTK Droid Tool tasks, but have not tested
http://ge.tt/9ZNuBfK1/v/0?c
Stock H9008 ROM 14-JAN-14
http://www.mediafire.com/download/ry6iq95oye2440h/H9008_Stock_14-JAN-14.rar
Stock Firmware Updates From needrom
http://www.needrom.com/?s=mx69t&sa=search&scat=0
This could be my next phone, but I've read about the battery problems, do you think is the same on all variations of this phone? mlais for example?
Or maybe OEM versions have a cheaper battery? Please let us know the battery test results with the new firmware.
three more questions:
1. is there a multicolored notification led?
2. on this phone, what are the file transfer speeds using the usb 3.0 connector and cable?
3. found it at antelife, is it a good price or did you get it cheaper somewhere else?
thank you very much!
tatsel74 said:
This could be my next phone, but I've read about the battery problems, do you think is the same on all variations of this phone? mlais for example?
Or maybe OEM versions have a cheaper battery? Please let us know the battery test results with the new firmware.
three more questions:
1. is there a multicolored notification led?
2. on this phone, what are the file transfer speeds using the usb 3.0 connector and cable?
3. found it at antelife, is it a good price or did you get it cheaper somewhere else?
thank you very much!
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We got this phone from 1949deal.com. Don't always go with cheapest, 1949deal.com has a decent price ($295), and with the coupon code, it's $285 (coupon: 1949dealh9008). I always recommend going with the shop that has treated you right, as long as the prices are somewhat similar.
I will do FULL battery tests on this phone.
thx for the answers, I'm waiting for the full review and that coupon
In answer to the first question. I've seen green, red, blue in the LED. Haven't seen other colors yet, but haven't tried for any either.
Rooted already. I will put root method in OP in about an hour. Making full stock backup now (baseband, radio files, system). Will get it uploaded tonight.
I was just playing with a real Note 3 half an hour ago.I tested all buttons on the real Note 3, looked at the plastic trim around the side. Pressed the volume buttons. Pressed the home button. The 'play' and feel was the same. If anything, the H9008 feels more solid in the hand than the real Note 3.
geeez, so tempted to buy right now.... hahaha, your battery tests will close the deal.
thank you once more.
In another subject, do you think mediatek would allow this current generation to be upgraded to the latest android version? Chinese phone development is so fast that SO upgrades are non existent.
tatsel74 said:
geeez, so tempted to buy right now.... hahaha, your battery tests will close the deal.
thank you once more.
In another subject, do you think mediatek would allow this current generation to be upgraded to the latest android version? Chinese phone development is so fast that SO upgrades are non existent.
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It's possible, but I doubt it. I will be surprised if it sees true stock 4.3 or 4.4.
If another similar (MT6592 1080p) phone with 4.3 or 4.4 comes out, we may see some good ports in the future.
And if LeWa / MIUI for MT6592 4.3 or 4.4 comes, again it's a relatively easy port for a decent developer.
Added CWM 5.5.0.4 to OP
Added Carliv Touch CWM 6.0.4.4. EMMC, sd-card, data - all mounting fine.
After several mishaps and bricks. We've finally figured out the deal. This phone is an OEM Mlais MX69T Pro http://www.mlais.com/mx69tPro.html, but seemingly without the NFC and the TD-SCDMA. We've flashed the latest firmware from 18-FEB-2014 and everything so far tested is working the same as H9008 stock firmware. The wallpaper, sounds and everything are the exact same as H9008 as well.
Unless you want to have a lot of fun reflashing and soft-bricking, we recommend you don't fool with MX69 (without the T) Pro firmware. The scatters are nowhere near the same. We tried flashing with scatters from stock H9008 firmware and with the original scatter that came with the ROM. There was no success with MX69 Pro firmware.
MX69T went off without a hitch though.
We'll try and have a first thoughts video up later today. So far, it's nothin' but good.
thx for the information, your conclusions keep me one step from pulling the trigger for this phone.
There were several slightly nervous moments when the phone didn't turn on at all. But we went back to work and tried several different times (10 flashes or so all together) with different methods and tools until we determined it's definitely not MX69 Pro 'standard', but 'definitely' is OEM MX69T Pro....The firmware updates have been coming out regularly for the phone as well (see previous Needrom link). A very good sign.
What is this brand mobile phone?
EvangelineX said:
What is this brand mobile phone?
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As chinaphonearena says, it is " This phone is an OEM Mlais MX69T Pro" So its a Mlais.
tatsel74 said:
As chinaphonearena says, it is " This phone is an OEM Mlais MX69T Pro" So its a Mlais.
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Product quality assured?
EvangelineX said:
What is this brand mobile phone?
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NO.1 H9008 MTK6592 8 core smartphone 1.7GHz RAM: 2G Android 4.3 OS
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^^^^^^^
http://www.001mobilephone.com/no-1-h9008-mtk6592-8-core-1-7ghz-ram-2g-rom-16g-phone-p.html
SEE this....----
Hi i have this fone and somehow i managed to format the whole phone. Im missing the radio file. i tried every tool that i can think of, got back my imei numbers but still little to no signal. i dont know if getting a copy of a backed up rom from the mtk tool will help or not. idk im stuck please help thank you!!!!! please contact me @ [email protected]
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NO.1 H9008 MTK6592 8 core smartphone 1.7GHz RAM: 2G Android 4.3 OS
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that is good :good::good:
Different H9008 versions?
Are there different versions of the H9008 on the market?
I checked a couple of shops and found H9008 phones with different specs. The main difference is the front camera. Some list the camera as 5MP, other as 8MP and some as 13MP.
If the H9008 is a full OEM version of the Mlais MX69T Pro, then the front camera should be 13MP.
Another question which is bugging me:
What's the aperture of the rear camera on the H9008? The original Mlais has an aperture of f2.0. I couldn't find any information on the H9008 camera.
Chinaphonearena said:
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Just to remind
There is more of us looking closely at this phone
:fingers-crossed:
Specification
Size: 144.2 x 70.4 x 8.8 mm Weight: 146 grama
Display: 5.0” IPS LCD 1920 x 1080, 440 ppi, Gorilla Glass 3
SoC: MediaTek MT6592 CPU: 8x Cortex-A7 at 1,7 GHz GPU: Mali-450 MP4
RAM: 2 GB ROM: 32 GB
Connectivity: 3G:WCDMA 850/1900/2100MHz HSPA+ 4G: - WiFi, WiFi Hotspot, WiFi direct, GPS, Bluetooth, NFC, USB on-the-go
OS: Android 4.2 Jelly Bean /They mentioned possibility of 4.4 Kitkat
Camera: 13 MP/1080p Front: 13 MP/VGA
Battery: 2300 mAh/2700mAh for China market|should be possible to buy
Price: 310$ ~ 230€
Bought at http://www.pandawill.com/catalog/product/view/id/61721 with shipping time around 25 days to Bosnia.
Software
Phone has 4.2.2 android OS with latest update /17 Jan 2014.
Phone is really fast without any "bloatware" applications installed. Android OS installed is basically clean/stock version of Google 4.2.2 with just few modifications in terms of some Icons.
If you are interested in custom rom's, we need to say that for China version of THL T100(S) there is LewaOS so in future we can expect to have LewaOS for our phone since they use same hardware but just different 3G baseband. This rom and others can be downloaded at Needrom website. For recovery there is CWM&TWRP, for flashing SP Flash tool is used. Phone supports different tools like AirDroid, MTKDroidTools which is really nice.
Hardware
Phone has 8-core Cortex-A7 at 1,7 GHz, GPU: Mali-450 MP4, 2GB of RAM, 32GB ROM + microSD kartice, Two 13 mp camera's and battery at 2300mAh. Display is Full HD with Gorilla glass and so called OGS. It also offers Dual SIM with dual standby. It also has following sensors Gravity sensor, Distance sensor, Light sensor, Acceleration sensor. Build quality is really good 4/5. GPS is also really good 4/5.
Testing
Lets start with "synthetic" benchmarks.
AnTuTu score is 26994 which is 400-500 less than Galaxy S4.
T100S has stronger CPU but S4 has stronger GPU.
At NenaMark with FullHD resolution t100s had 57,7FPS.
At Quadrantu score wass 14796 while S4 had score from 12000 to 13000.
If you are interested in Camera quality check this LINK where you can download unedited photos directly from phone. For video test at 1080 at 720p please check following links. I would give 4/5 for this camera, its more than enough for "regular" users in other than "low light" conditions.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2gqcphSrPk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uWJV56Ak3kw
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAXw50_dpKA
GPS
GPS is very good, you can see precision at following links.
While driving car - https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B83C36WHdJf8dkhRakZkcEplZ0k/edit
While walking and then bus - https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B83C36WHdJf8UEFmdVhWMFV1dWc/edit
Battery
Phone has 2300mAh battery [at china market there is 2700mAh] battery which should be soon available for sale internationally. In my opinion battery is not strongest but nor weakest point of this phone. In my test It managed to produce 5hours of on screen time while streaming first NBA and then movie directly from my PC which you can see under. In my opinion its more than enough for 24h of average use with 3G WiFi etc.
Conclusion
Phone is really really good. You can compare it with other "brandname" phone like HTC, Samsung and other. Only main disadvantage of this phone is weak WiFi signal. When I contacted pandawill support they said that THL said that first batch of this phones has problem in cover where WiFi antenna is located, so they sent me new one. Now we will mention some + and - of this phone
+
GREAT Full HD display with gorilla glass protection
Great CPU, 2GB RAM and 32 GB ROM
Great Speaker
Fast system, very fluid
Very good GPS
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20-25% Weaker WiFi (will be updated after I receive Wifi patch)
Build quality is really good but phone had some minor problems with dust protection as you can see on image
Weak battery for hardcore users
Length of phone which is 14cm, this is subjective most of my friends liked it since it's really thin and not too wide.
Video review
If you understand Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian there is video review for you Still if you don't understand it please check footage of some games how system works and overall build quality.
First time for me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHXx77AeUvI
If you have questions which were probably described in video please ask I will answer ASAP. Btw If you are interested in English review please comment on my YouTube video and subscribe.
Thank you,
Adnan
I had poor signal on GPS. Time to connect is very bad, around 2 minutes even for hot connect.
maharu567 said:
I had poor signal on GPS. Time to connect is very bad, around 2 minutes even for hot connect.
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try to use this :
1. fastergps ( and put continente and country ) in the advance option download epodownloadmediatek.com.
2. gpsfix ( you can use this one too)
you must search on playstore ( free)
I do not have anymore problems with gps only whith weak wifi.
welp
I'm having problem with wifi, it disconnects automatically and then reconnects after some seconds. Any fix to this? BTW, any of you know how to show the full menu of Developers Option? I know how to show the DEV OPT but my question is how to show all the menu inside it.
THL T100S camera pixel quality is not very good.
EvangelineX said:
THL T100S camera pixel quality is not very good.
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Thl camera is very good. There is a plastic film over the lens which needs to be removed.
Hello, did you receive the antenna for the wifi? how is it?
tks
Review Video:
Specs:
5.5" inch capacitive 5-Point Multi Touch Screen
Display 1080x1920 pixel resolution - FULL HD Display, IPS, OGS (?)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 Quad-Core @1.2GHz
GPU: Adreno 305
Android 4.4.2 KitKat
2GB RAM / 16GB of internal memory - TF-card support
Tribandband, unlocked, 3G / UMTS / HSDPA+ / WCDMA / 4G LTE
2G GSM - 900/1800/1900MHz
3G WCDMA - 850/ 900/1900/2100MHz
4G FDD-LTE B3/B7 - 1800/2600MHz
Wifi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS & BEIDOU, g-sensor, proximity sensor, light sensor
OTA - Firmware update over the air feature (?)
Main camera: 13 MP output, autofocus, LED flash, F?.?
Front camera: 2MP output, F?.?
2500mAh battery
Dual Sim - Dual Standby
Weight: 178g / 8.72mm thick
Camera test pictures / Geekbench 3 battery test to be found on my blog: http://colonelzap.blogspot.de/2015/05/viewsonic-v500-review-4g-lte-full-hd.html
Can it be rooted and updated to Lollipop or CM?
You have the reason, what hapenned with the scene? I want lolli pop or Android M minimal in a future.
Some people say it can be rooted and stuff, but still no Lollipop
Rooted
Hi I just root it with king root 4.1 in the device only. Try it twice and no problem. Don't have any idea about lollipop ROM
Please tell me if this phone is good for everyday use, camera and software quality? Any good for gaming?
LoneWolfSK said:
Please tell me if this phone is good for everyday use, camera and software quality? Any good for gaming?
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It's pretty much ok for everyday usage and more, but for the gaming is not. It can run more than just basic games but do not expect 3D excitement.
OTG support ?
bobkockalone said:
OTG support ?
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OTG doesn't work for me!
Few other disadvantages:
No software updates
Scratchy noise in audio recording
Buggy UI
Rear speaker emits very high frequencies without any bass
Display in nice but the touch screen is not very accurate
Camera is just basic
Missing basic features such as "kill all in task manager", "three finger slide to screenshot", "multi-choice option in lockscreen", etc.
V500 seems very hot in russia.
Any custom roms?
yes there are few roms, one in needrom.com and other in taiwanrom in facebook with htc sense..good roms and good phone..
Lollipop?
Not yet but son i think so. That guys of taiwanrom are working hard un many devices. Now i have miui 6 working fine. Made by taiwanrom
Based on 4.4 right?
Both SIM-Slots for 4G/3G?
Can both SIM-Slots be used for 4G/3G?
If not, which SIM-Slot is capable for 4G/3G and which SIM-Slot is only capable for 2G?
Thank you in advance.
1st slot can go 3/4g and the second is 2g only
For price 95 euro in China , very good phone (after 24h use). Dont feel like 2Gb phone, buggy UI.
But, I like : very good IPS display 400ppi , 5.5in , Removable batery 2500mAh, 2sim cards, 16Gb, look like 200euro phone .
Buggy UI can be altered by installing Nova launcher but the rest of the phone is too laggy even for surfing the web, not to mention any serious gaming, multitasking or photo/video shooting. No Lollipop, no OTA, no use buying it. Instead of giving 95$ for a device that is only good for Viber/Whatsapp and 2D, you would be better off with a Samsung Galaxy S3 which is still a good phone, way better than the ViewSonic in terms of surfing, gaming, software and autonomy
Display is perfect, 400ppi ( my opinion) . My dother is on youtube, games for girls work perfect. Only voice on telefone is little low
Alrighty then..... I have quite literally been looking for a custom solution to my problem for over a year now. Got a used T-Mobile phone a couple years ago and was told it was unlocked when bought. Long story short it wasn't and so ended up with a paper weight that sat in a drawer for most of the time since. Over the last few months I've been messing about with it some and put various emulators, games (both old console games and Android), plus some small utilities that I can use for various activities. Now I am finding that the speed of the CPU/GPU and older Android ver. is making things difficult to get working and I also notice a great deal more lag and stuttering then I did when I first started using it. I've disabled and uninstalled what i can but what it really needs is a overclock and different OS. So I could really use a rooted version of Android 5.0 Lollipop or later and as little clutter beyond the base system. I don't actually use this as a phone, more like a mini tablet so even phone function is not high on my priority list, although other who find this would probably need that. I'm going to paste the actual phone specs here as thanks to Samsungs naming conventions for their models it can be quite difficult to find. Thank you for any help or direction in case I managed to miss any other place where this is available.
NETWORK Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
LAUNCH Announced 2015, January
Status Available. Released 2015, March
BODY Dimensions 129 x 68.2 x 8.9 mm (5.08 x 2.69 x 0.35 in)
Weight 122 g (4.30 oz)
SIM Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
DISPLAY Type TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size 4.3 inches, 52.6 cm2 (~59.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PLATFORM OS Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
64bit - Marvell ARMADA PXA1908
1.2Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53
GPU graphical controller Vivante GC7000UL
MEMORY Card slot microSD, up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal 4 GB, 768 MB RAM
MAIN CAMERA Single 5 MP, AF
Features LED flash
Video 72[email protected]
SELFIE CAMERA Single 2 MP
Video
SOUND Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
COMMS WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC Yes
Radio FM radio, RDS, recording
USB microUSB 2.0
FEATURES Sensors Accelerometer, proximity
BATTERY Removable Li-Ion 1850 mAh battery
MISC Colors White, Black, Blue