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Lenovo A820 - Impressions

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

Ubuntu Edge

Dual boot Ubuntu mobile OS and Android
Fully integrated Ubuntu desktop PC when docked
Fastest multi-core CPU, 4GB RAM, 128GB storage
Micro-SIM
4.5in 1,280 x 720 HD sapphire crystal display
8mp low-light rear camera, 2mp front camera
Dual-LTE, dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4, NFC
GPS, accelerometer, gyro, proximity sensor, compass, barometer
Stereo speakers with HD audio, dual-mic recording, Active Noise Cancellation
11-pin connector providing simultaneous MHL and USB OTG
3.5mm jack
Silicon-anode Li-Ion battery
64 x 9 x 124mm
Exclusive to Indiegogo backers. The Edge will NOT be available to buy at launch.
Specs to be finalised as late as possible to ensure the best available components.
Dual-boots into Ubuntu mobile OS and Android; converts into a full desktop PC.
Works with LTE and GSM networks, including Verizon and Sprint.
Perks include all charges for US and UK, including VAT and delivery.
Standard manufacturer warranty will apply once manufacturer is selected.Zero cost to backers if the campaign is unsuccessful.
Please support this campaign and spread the word. We're all enthusiasts here and this phone is the one that will push the limits beyond all others.
http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/ubuntu-edge
Another member here made a great comparison chart to the iPhone 5 and the Galaxy S4
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2385872
Thank you.
Sent from my Nexus 10

is the OS available to beta for a nokia lumia 820.1 ?
( specs should be covered - but "Nokia's PC suit" doesn't work on Unbuntu's wine )

As that the edge never met its fundraising goal there is no longer a need for this thread.
Thread closed

iNew V8 Video Review - MT6591 Hexa-Core - NFC - Oppo N1 Clone? 4.4.2 Kitkat

Specs:
5.5" inch capacitive 5-Point Multi Touch Screen
Display: 720x1280 pixel HD resolution, IPS-Display, OGS - One Glass Solution
CPU: MTK6512 hexa-core @1.5GHz
GPU: Mali 450-MP
Android 4.4.2 Kitkat
1GB RAM / 16GB of internal memory / TF-card support
Quadband, unlocked, 3G / UMTS / HSDPA+ / WCDMA
Wifi, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS, g-sensor, proximity sensor, light sensor, magnetic field sensor
OTG - USB on the go
Air Gesture Control
Backside Touch Panel
NFC - Near Field Communication
Camera: 18MP output (13MP real??) ,autofocus, Dual LED flash, F2.0
Dual Sim - Dual Standby (regular size and micro sim card)
Oppo N1 Clone?
camera test pictures to be found on my blog: http://colonelzap.blogspot.de/2014/07/inew-v8-video-review-mt6591-hexa-core.html
Any questions? Feel free to ask

t was just a matter of time before this could actually happen. The Oppo N1 smartphone, which was launched earlier this year with rotating camera, has now been cloned and is available for sale. These clones are now becoming popular among the smartphone industry pretty fast, since most of the flagship devices these days have very high price tag which cannot be afforded by each and every common man. Considering price factor and reliability, the Oppo N1 clone, iNew V8 proves out to be pretty good against the pricey flagship. One should be careful while buying genuine brands.

Just ordered one
$200 with free 16GB card

roy8846 said:
Just ordered one
$200 with free 16GB card
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where did you buy it from? coolicool.com?
i got a coupon from coolicool, it is 40usd,really big coupon, here it is: forum-v8-40

Rotatable camera, typical OPPO N1 feature Looks brilliant

iNew V8 Plus and iNew V8 What is the difference?

Krystyna said:
iNew V8 Plus and iNew V8 What is the difference?
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V8 Plus is a upgrate version of V8; and there isnt big difference between them, some parameter will be upgrate and better,
like frequecy of CPU,

Has anyone been able to get Android 5 or 6 for this phone, I believe its powerful enough to do it but for some reason not many people developed / ported for it. A Hexacore and Octacore device that's slept on.

[SPECS] Lenovo Phab 2 Pro - World's First Project Tango Smartphone

Here you'll find specifications for Lenovo Phab 2 Pro provided by Gadgets NDTV.​
General
Dimensions (mm): 179.80 x 88.60 x 10.70
Weight (g): 250.0
Battery capacity (mAh): 4050
Removable battery: No
Display
Screen size (inches): 6.40
Resolution: 1440 x 2560 pixels
Hardware
Processor: 1.8 GHz Octa-core
Processor make: Qualcomm Snapdragon 652
RAM: 4GB
Internal storage: 64GB
Expandable storage: Yes (via microSD)
Camera
Rear camera: 16-megapixel
Flash: Yes
Front camera: 8-megapixel
Software
Operating system: Android 6.0
Connectivity
Wi-Fi: Yes
Wi-Fi Standards supported: 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac
GPS: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
NFC: Yes
Infrared: No
USB OTG: No
Headphones: 3.5mm
FM: No
GSM/CDMA: GSM
3G: Yes
4G/LTE: Yes
Supports 4G in India (Band 40): No
Sensors: Compass/Magnetometer, Proximity, Accelometer, Ambient light, Gyroscope, Barometer
I'm very excited for about this phone. I hope there will be nice software development for it.

Definitely interested in the Plus and Pro versions of this device.
I've been using a Huawei Mate 7 for nearly a year now and I'm fine with the size factor of it, and I think I'd like the even larger size of the Phab 2. I can't wait to see some tests on the finished product and some camera samples. :fingers-crossed:

Good to know that it does have NFC, GsmArena doesn't have NFC listed for it, but not having USB OTG is a bummer. I also wonder if it has MHL and WiFi Direct.

I just signed up for when its going to be released, this might be my next new phone.

I would love it if this phone had CDMA compatibility. I'm stuck on Verizon in my area, so once again I'm disappointed...

thefinancemaster said:
I would love it if this phone had CDMA compatibility. I'm stuck on Verizon in my area, so once again I'm disappointed...
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I don't like it either. But unfortunately CDMA only takes up 15% of the market (mostly North America) while the GSM standard takes up 85% of the market share. So if I were a smartphone manufacturer, unless I had an exclusive contract with Verizon or Sprint, I'd put all my energy towards making my device compatible with the most broadly used standard.
CDMA is starting to make some inroads in other countries, so maybe that will spur more device manufacturers to include the CDMA frequencies in future phones.

Thanks for the insight Clarkson. I didn't realize that there was such a big difference, but I knew there was one. This may be extremely naive, but doesn't it seem like they could just include CDMA radios and charge an extra $20 or something? I have a Nexus 6P that I'm extremely happy with right now, but I'm always on the lookout for my next phone. This one is unlocked and I activated it on Verizon, so I know they can do it!

Phone doesn't have NFC I posted this on Lenovo site and got answer from "Lenovo"
Does it have NFC ?
1 answer
Lenovo · 3 hours ago
No it does not

Champagne Gold?
Any word on when champagne gold will be available? If I'm spending $500, why not be happy with the color?
The other disappointment for me is the micro USB. I suppose I can compromise on the lack of USB-C but I've been spoiled.
I currently use a ZTE Zmax Pro, a quick pick up after returning the Note 7. I discovered that I loved the 6-inch screen. Why not go for a 6.5 with higher screen resolution?
The camera and battery of the Phab 2 pro are much better. I'm a big OneNote stylus user so the screen real estate is more attractive to me than Tango.
[Queen OTE=H. Clarkson;67493220]Definitely interested in the Plus and Pro versions of this device.
I've been using a Huawei Mate 7 for nearly a year now and I'm fine with the size factor of it, and I think I'd like the even larger size of the Phab 2. I can't wait to see some tests on the finished product and some camera samples. :fingers-crossed:[/QUOTE]

I am glad the US is finally getting a phone this size with decent specs. I used to have the Z Ultra back in the past but their camera was dismal and had no flash but it was still a beast. I see the Phab 2 Pro as it's replacement for me as far as size, camera, screen resolution and full LTE support. I think Sony dropped the ball big time by not having a follow-up to the Z Ultra....I am currently using the Mate 8 but I have used the Mi Max and Honor Note 8 this year as well but the Mate 8 won me over and after I get this Phab 2 Pro..I will not get another phone for awhile

Z Ultra also had bezel from hell. Its touch screen eventually stopped working on me. I had the GPE.

4G LTE Verizon works
thefinancemaster said:
I would love it if this phone had CDMA compatibility. I'm stuck on Verizon in my area, so once again I'm disappointed...
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This phone works on Verizon 4G

Does this phone get calls over VoLTE or drop to 3G like the Phab 2?
01/26/17 EDIT: I had to go buy one to find out for myself... YES this device uses VoLTE (HD) For Calls.

4G LTE Vernee Thor Android6.0 Octa Core

Any thoughts on this phone? A few things that has got me interested is the 2x dual sim slots both being 4G supportive, Also almost identical specs as P8 lite that I have just trashed and broke beyond repair lol.
Features:
Android 6.0 OS
Equipped with the latest and highest technology Android 6.0 OS, experience in the software and operating performance Android
6.0 has been greatly optimized. According to tests, Android 6.0 enables the device life increased by 30%. So Vernee Thor
definitely will bring you a fluent and wonderful experience.
3GB RAM + 16GB ROM
With the large 3GB RAM, Vernee thor works smoothly and fast when you are playing games, watching videos or handling multiple
tasks. Besides, support 128 GB SD card and 16GB ROM allows you install all of Apps. So just establish your own media
collection for fun.
2800mAh 5V 2A Quick charge
The function of quick charge and large battery capacity will satisfy your need for power. 45 minute charge offers you
connected all day longer.
Fingerprint ID unlock
Just 0.1 second, you can unlock your smartphone. Faster, simpler, and safer are the features of Vernee Thor. Combine with
off-screen wakeup function, it will make your life more convenient and easier.
5MP + 13MP
The rear camera with 13MP of Vernee thor helps you to get more wonderful images and unforgettable memories. Faster focus,
more photosensitive element and more accurate color rendition.
5MP front camera, it is suitable for you to have a video calling, take a picture by yourself and with a wide angle to group shots.
Gorilla Glass 3 Glass Screen
Gorilla Glass 3 adopts Corning company’s unique Native Damage Resistance technology. It Not only has greater resistance to
breakage ability but also scratches visible degree decrease by 40% than the previous.
OTG
Read thhrough OTG converter can realize data exchange, external mouse, external keyboard, convenient and quick!
3D Arc Back Cover
With Aluminum alloy surface shell and 3D Arc Back Cover design imparts Vernee Thor good touch feeling and fashionable experience.
Safety
Vernee Thor has passed international certifications CE, MSDS and UN38.3, so you don’t need to worry about safety and rest
assured to use it.
Support 2G network: GSM 900/1900/2100MHz
Support 3G network: WCDMA 900/2100MHz
Support 4G network: FDD-LTE 800/1800/2100/2600MHz (Band20/3/1/7)
Dual SIM Card Dual Standby.
Support Wifi, GPS, Bluetooth4.0, FM, OTG, Turbo download,Gravity sensor, Proximity sensor, Light sensor
Your thoughts XDA on this phone or go get me another p8 lite or options to get a phone in same price range and spec or higher?