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Hello Guys
am new to the forum and i really need your advice !!
am thinking to buy the new ( Goophone I5 - 4 Inch Screen Quad-core CPU 8MP Camera Android Phone )
did any one bought it ??
also i have some questions ..
1. From were i can buy it? i was looking at android-sale and its out of stock ...
2. does it worth its money ???
3. its safe to buy a Chinese mobile phone ??
4. Goophone supports android 4.0.4 ice cream can i upgrade it to 4.1 Jelly Bean ??
5. were can i buy accessories for this phone ?? are the same as iphones 5 ??
6. any one who bought it has something to tell me ??
Sorry guys for all that questions,
i have so many more
thanks for helping ... :laugh::laugh::laugh:
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You don't want this. Buy a brand name Android phone.
iPhone clone Android are really dumb, because think about it: Android has home, menu (not really on ICS anymore), back, search (again, not on ICS). But the iPhone clones have a single button. So how will you navigate with that single button when you AT LEAST need back and home?
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gagdude said:
You don't want this. Buy a brand name Android phone.
iPhone clone Android are really dumb, because think about it: Android has home, menu (not really on ICS anymore), back, search (again, not on ICS). But the iPhone clones have a single button. So how will you navigate with that single button when you AT LEAST need back and home?
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so this phone not worth ?????
The goophone i5 has a Single Hardware Button wich is mapped with the menukey function. But there are onscreen softbuttons too. So there will be no Problem in Navigation.
The specs of the i5 Sounds good for me, But i haven't test it for myself
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seoknecht said:
The goophone i5 has a Single Hardware Button wich is mapped with the menukey function. But there are onscreen softbuttons too. So there will be no Problem in Navigation.
The specs of the i5 Sounds good for me, But i haven't test it for myself
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Makes it even worse. Why have a single hardware button, along with onscreen keys, when they could just add the menu button into the navigation bar (like AOKP)? It would look awful.
@OP The phone will probably be stuck with its original firmware forever, and most market apps will list the phone as "incompatible." For its price, which I think is upper $200s or even $300+, it would be a better idea to buy a Galaxy Nexus once its price drops, or even a used S2/Gnex
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hmmmm
am still confiuse
i see too that this phone has nice stats
and i dont thing that i will found
quad core android phone with android 4.0
for only 230 euros !!
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any idea for a cheap quad core with android 4.0 ???
phoenix10 said:
hmmmm
am still confiuse
i see too that this phone has nice stats
and i dont thing that i will found
quad core android phone with android 4.0
for only 230 euros !!
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230 euros = $296
At any rate, it is trying to copy the iPhone 5 so it will attain its unique resolution of 1136x640, thus making pretty much any app unsupported
Also, it's tegra 3. Good, but incredibly overrated. The Snapdragon S4 dual core is on par with tegra 3
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hmmm
i heard that the Chinese companies trying to get out Quad-core mobile phones soon
like
Xiaomi Mi-2
Huawei Ascend D1
ZTE Era
any reviews
does they worth ???
gagdude said:
230 euros = $296
At any rate, it is trying to copy the iPhone 5 so it will attain its unique resolution of 1136x640, thus making pretty much any app unsupported
Also, it's tegra 3. Good, but incredibly overrated. The Snapdragon S4 dual core is on par with tegra 3
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phoenix10 said:
hmmm
i heard that the Chinese companies trying to get out Quad-core mobile phones soon
like
Xiaomi Mi-2
Huawei Ascend D1
ZTE Era
any reviews
does they worth ???
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Huawei, ZTE are already established smartphone makers. Xiaomi is getting up there too.
Just don't get something like Goophone.
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gagdude
you are my man !!
so you believe that this phones are worth the money ???
are they save ...
and something else they will have the official google play store or a chinese version ???
and something last which is the best from this three ???
gagdude said:
Huawei, ZTE are already established smartphone makers. Xiaomi is getting up there too.
Just don't get something like Goophone.
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My advice: don't buy it.
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What I'm trying (unsiccessfully) to understand is: is there anybody who successfully use the knock-off chinese phones in USA and get 3g internet working? It looks like anywhere I go, they list non-USA 3g frequencies
goophone rom problem
hi there i am new in this forum.
i have bought this phone(goophone i5 4'screen) and i have a problem with rom (android 4.04).it cant open it so i need this rom again and i cant find it...
thanks anyway
loukfra said:
hi there i am new in this forum.
i have bought this phone(goophone i5 4'screen) and i have a problem with rom (android 4.04).it cant open it so i need this rom again and i cant find it...
thanks anyway
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Anyone know something about it?
Who really bought it on adroid-sale ?
youtube(dot)com/watch?v=5hQSMuTNtbA
Doubts about goophone.
Hello,
I've this phone (Goophone I5) and the goophone y5 (iphone 4s clone).
In this post i'll do a review of both.
Goophone Y5
Unboxing:
Brings earphones, iphone data cable and charger. Even the manual is the same as iphone 4s.
Look:
Looks exactly the same as iphone 4s. It has the same aluminium structure, back case in glass and retina display with 960x640 pixels as the original iphone.
It came with a micro sim slot as the iphone 4s. So, you must cut your regular sim card to fit on this phone as you do with the real one.
OS Look
It looks exactly the same as iphone 4s. It comes with an default launcher that is 99,99% the same as the iphone 4s.
All the S.O was edited to look as the iphone 4s. And to be honest i'm really impressed with their work. It's very well made.
Performance:
This is a very good phone. It is fast, it runs all the most played games with no lag at all. I was expecting it to be some kind of slow and laggy, but it isn't. It does it job very well.
But you must take a point in consideration. This is an android based software, so it will not be as fast as an iOS phone. iOS is made in objective C and android is java based. so.. iOS is faster than any android based cellphone.
Camera
It has an 5.0 MP Camera with flash. The quality is good when you take pictures at day light. Night pictures aren't that good...but as any phone you get more quality with day pictures than night.
The video recording is good. The format is 3GP but is ok. The camera recording is fast and its quite reliable.
Overview
For that people who love android (like me) i recommend you to buy this phone. It's so similar, than if you have a real iphone 4s you can replace some parts from the goophone y5 (Screen and Battery).
I got mine from thecheapchoice.com
Here is the link: http://www.thecheapchoice.com/en/smartphones/13-goophone-y5-.html
The price is around $200 USD. But it worth every penny.
I bought mine from here. They have 3 options of shipping.
- Free shipping (15 -30 days).
- Registered air mail (Tracking code: 10 - 20 days )
- DHL, EMS, Fedex (5 - 10 Days)
Payment:
They only accept Paypal. But is okay! This way you have your order secured. If you don't get it in 45 days you can ask the refund.
This website is reliable, they don't lie to you, you get what you buy and their service is also good.
Goophone I5 Lite
Unboxing
Brings earphones, iphone data cable and charger.
Look
Looks exactly the same as iphone 5. It has the same aluminium structure with only 7.6mm , back case as the iphone 5 and display with 960*540 pixels (not retina display) but it has good quality. It is very very similar to retina display, you won't see the difference.
It came with a micro sim slot as the iphone 5. So, you must cut your regular sim card to fit on this phone as you do with the real one.
OS Look
It looks exactly the same as iphone 5. It comes with an default launcher that is 99,99% the same as the iphone 5. I think that the company took the launcher from the goophone y5 and just improved it.
All the S.O was edited to look as the iphone 5. It's more iphone like than the Y5
Performance
It is really fast. It brings a dual core processor and 1GB ram so you will notice that every move you make on it will be fast.
Camera
It has an 8.0 MP Camera with flash. The quality is good.
The video recording is also good.
Overview
The phone is good, is well made, good touch screen and it's fast. And the most important thing: It is ANDROID based. It's not heavy so it don't look like a brick in your pocket.
If i recommend it? Of course. Instead of paying more than $600 USD for a iphone 5 i can have this one for more than half a price, with the same look and with a good performance.
Link of the website: http://www.thecheapchoice.com/en/sm...n-dual-core-cpu-8mp-camera-android-phone.html
For the ones who say that chinese phones don't worth it, it's because you don't know how things are. China is currently the biggest smartphones productor of the globe.
There are hundreds of different phones, brands and models. So before buying one, you must search a lot until you find the correct one.
Some phones are exactly the same apparently, but then there are many brands making it..so, inside chinese clones are clones of clones..
Before buying a Goophone I5 or another Goophone, try to look for genuine ones and not clones like thunderbird, etc.
On that website, they only sell genuine Goohphone's. So if you want to buy one i think is the right place to go.
I hope i helped you out.
Regards
Goophone i5 Area
Hi,
i've created a zone with all the information about Goophone i5 for those users that already have it.
Here's the link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=37286591#post37286591
Hi I just bought this phone, come in to share your experience on rooting and many more features inbuild in this beast.
I was pretty interested in the inbuilt antenna did anyone exploit it ?
Has anyone solve the video call , roaming issue, which prevent you from using.
I root my phone via this link
http://people.sarang.net/index.php?mid=gsga&document_srl=3139869
Very straight forward.
Another Link, custom rom seem not bad, anyone have tried ? I am downloading now.
http://bbs.gfan.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=6582719&extra=&page=1
I guess, as all other Korean version of Samsung phones, this phone has problem with SMS more than 70 chars and multipart SMS?
Also, this phone comes with two lame colors making it out of my interest
I'm waiting for I9506 with traditional black color. Well, kind of black, but anyway better than blue or red.
The latest firmware solve the issue. I have tried no issue for me,,,
sorg said:
I guess, as all other Korean version of Samsung phones, this phone has problem with SMS more than 70 chars and multipart SMS?
Also, this phone comes with two lame colors making it out of my interest
I'm waiting for I9506 with traditional black color. Well, kind of black, but anyway better than blue or red.
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The latest firmware solve the issue. I have tried no issue for me,,,
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This is not an issue. This is the standard for Korean mobile network operators. Nothing to fix there. Probably, you didn't understand what i meant.
Can you send SMS with, let's say 300 characters? both latin and non-latin symbols?
Thanks for the info... I know what u mean after 160 character, it should split into two SMS.
I have tried for more than 300 character, it will sent as MMS.
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This is not an issue. This is the standard for Korean mobile network operators. Nothing to fix there. Probably, you didn't understand what i meant.
Can you send SMS with, let's say 300 characters? both latin and non-latin symbols?
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May be it's possible to fix it using some parts from I9506 firmware if E330S doesn't have too much hardware differences in modem connections.
Actually, I'm very familiar with this problem because I've used SHV-E210K for more than a year. I've succeed to use whole I9300 firmware with some framework patch and few libraries from E210 firmware. But since it's very tricky and not exactly will work for E330S, I'm not confident to buy this phone, although I can buy it here in Taiwan without much hassle and for a good price.
I still hope I9506 will widely spread later this year, so i don't have to mess with Korean firmware anymore
Well actually I dun use SMS that often now... it is really useless to me.... everyone is in watsapp and other application for chatting.
I hope someone could solve the video calls and update of software still prompting required of SKT SIM and ROAMING not allowed.
the mcc and mnc is hardcoded into the firmware.
sorg said:
May be it's possible to fix it using some parts from I9506 firmware if E330S doesn't have too much hardware differences in modem connections.
Actually, I'm very familiar with this problem because I've used SHV-E210K for more than a year. I've succeed to use whole I9300 firmware with some framework patch and few libraries from E210 firmware. But since it's very tricky and not exactly will work for E330S, I'm not confident to buy this phone, although I can buy it here in Taiwan without much hassle and for a good price.
I still hope I9506 will widely spread later this year, so i don't have to mess with Korean firmware anymore
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Well actually I dun use SMS that often now... it is really useless to me.... everyone is in watsapp and other application for chatting.
I hope someone could solve the video calls and update of software still prompting required of SKT SIM and ROAMING not allowed.
the mcc and mnc is hardcoded into the firmware.
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Yeah, there are lot of SKT (in my case it was KT) things are hardcoded in firmware(framework) of Korean version. That's why I've decided to move to I9300 firmware with patches instead of trying to patch E210K firmware.
I agree that SMS is not as important as it was before, but still in some cases you cannot replace it by whatsapp or other internet messengers. Still many people i know don't use mobile data plans. So, SMS is the only way to send the message to these people. The problem with SMS even worse when your communicate in non-english language where you limited by only 70 unicode characters. For example, in Russian language with its usually long words is really hard to fit sentences into 70 characters
Hi guys
I am new at forum...I want to root my phone but i don't know how...Please can you explain me the way step by step?Also it is my first android phone...
Thanks for your time
I tried go sms pro seems to be another alternative..
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The above link is how I use to root my SHV-330S
I'm curious if dimensions of E330S are exactly as I9500/I9505?
My E210K is a little thicker than I9300 making almost all hard cases incompatible.
Also, curious if back cover and its hooks of E330 is compatible with I9500/I9505? I know about antenna corner cut (which is easy to make), but besides this back cover of E210 has completely different hook positions than I9300 making covers completely incompatible.
I have some kind of itching I want SD800 version, but don't wanna wait for I9506. But having experience with complete absence of accessories for SGS3 SHV-E210, i don't want to loose accessories again.
Flipcover
sorg said:
I'm curious if dimensions of E330S are exactly as I9500/I9505?
My E210K is a little thicker than I9300 making almost all hard cases incompatible.
Also, curious if back cover and its hooks of E330 is compatible with I9500/I9505? I know about antenna corner cut (which is easy to make), but besides this back cover of E210 has completely different hook positions than I9300 making covers completely incompatible.
I have some kind of itching I want SD800 version, but don't wanna wait for I9506. But having experience with complete absence of accessories for SGS3 SHV-E210, i don't want to loose accessories again.
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Hello,
Im using the S-view Flipcover with my e330s. The only thing I did was the "corner cut". It fits well.
Greetings from Germany
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The above link is how I use to root my SHV-330S
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Hi,
Did you use CWM to make a Backup before you flashed?
If not how did you restore your Apps and Data?
Greetings Germany
I use odin..
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pischill said:
Im using the S-view Flipcover with my e330s. The only thing I did was the "corner cut". It fits well.
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Do you wanna say that you bought flip cover for I9505, cut the corner and cover sits as genuine E330 cover?
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Do you wanna say that you bought flip cover for I9505, cut the corner and cover sits as genuine E330 cover?
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Exactly.
By the way I'm happy that I bought the e330s. Speed, 32gb, charger and second battery are worth the trouble to impoprt it from Korea. All is as I hoped it would be. The only drawback is that I didn't figure out how i get NFC working.
My nfc is ok
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My I9500 came with 32GB, second battery and charger as well. The only difference for me will be Snapdragon vs Exynos. I hate the way Samsung did by splitting market to two incompatible devices. Although Exynos is very competitive comparing to SD600, game developers don't bother to tweak their games to Exynos version.
While Exynos is more interesting by CPU (i wanna wait to see if 5410 will get HMP support or not) and better sound, i want to have well supported device, i.e. SD version. Although i don't care of CM/AOSP/GE ROMS.
Well, going to order E330S in Black Mist color. I've found such version!
SD800 is pretty insane in term of performance... u wun get any phone that is purely make in korean, even for the battery.
sorg said:
My I9500 came with 32GB, second battery and charger as well. The only difference for me will be Snapdragon vs Exynos. I hate the way Samsung did by splitting market to two incompatible devices. Although Exynos is very competitive comparing to SD600, game developers don't bother to tweak their games to Exynos version.
While Exynos is more interesting by CPU (i wanna wait to see if 5410 will get HMP support or not) and better sound, i want to have well supported device, i.e. SD version. Although i don't care of CM/AOSP/GE ROMS.
Well, going to order E330S in Black Mist color. I've found such version!
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Hey guys
Just a little thread I'm starting up Will be updating this thread until I get the phone Until then I'll just keep getting this place ready
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Unboxing:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BW1DvQL9UDs
Review:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0yw46L7FRY
Boot animations:
Games working:
Real Racing 3 --> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ea.games.r3_row&hl=en
Issues:
Fixes:
Tweaks:
Tips:
Benchmarks:
I don't really rely on benchmarks anymore, but for those who do;
Quadrant:
Antutu:
Linpack:
Nenamark 1:
Nenamark 2:
Benchmark Pi:
Don't forget to hit that "Thanks" button :good:
were u the one who made tht video?
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Just purchased this Will have it within 8 days hopefully
ZakBrindle said:
Just purchased this Will have it within 8 days hopefully
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When you get it, check if multi window works and battery life.
avasponge said:
When you get it, check if multi window works and battery life.
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I will and battery life should be good, if not can always replace battery with original battery, ill reply back later with results
ZakBrindle said:
I will and battery life should be good, if not can always replace battery with original battery, ill reply back later with results
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Hi i am seriously thinking about getting this phone myself and owned a clone of the note 2. I now have the real thing but my clone is still going strong albeit with a cracked screen ( Only downside is you can repair them)
Will you be doing a video review.
Regards
hi! i bought this phone. the exact model is SM n9006 Based N9006ZCUBMI3 build number JSS15J.N9006ZCUBMI5
BUT....
the air command seems to not work. when i extract the pen the air command popup not showing. Is there some roms that can be enable this feature?
And how many official roms can be found?? actully i only found the MI5(the stock one i think)
GabrieleR said:
hi! i bought this phone. the exact model is SM n9006 Based N9006ZCUBMI3 build number JSS15J.N9006ZCUBMI5
BUT....
the air command seems to not work. when i extract the pen the air command popup not showing. Is there some roms that can be enable this feature?
And how many official roms can be found?? actully i only found the MI5(the stock one i think)
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This is the only thing that worries me about this phone. The video on youtube looks epic and the guy Mayiandjay does give a glowing review
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0yw46L7FRY
Has anyone else had this problem ?
Regards
David
Samsung Galaxy Note 2
davidayling said:
This is the only thing that worries me about this phone. The video on youtube looks epic and the guy Mayiandjay does give a glowing review
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0yw46L7FRY
Has anyone else had this problem ?
Regards
David
Samsung Galaxy Note 2
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i think my phone is a different version so maybe you can buy whitout air command issues
davidayling said:
This is the only thing that worries me about this phone. The video on youtube looks epic and the guy Mayiandjay does give a glowing review
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J0yw46L7FRY
Has anyone else had this problem ?
Regards
David
Samsung Galaxy Note 2
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i have the same phone an the pen Works just fine wen pulling it out
GabrieleR said:
hi! i bought this phone. the exact model is SM n9006 Based N9006ZCUBMI3 build number JSS15J.N9006ZCUBMI5
BUT....
the air command seems to not work. when i extract the pen the air command popup not showing. Is there some roms that can be enable this feature?
And how many official roms can be found?? actully i only found the MI5(the stock one i think)
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My model is almost the same, only the build number is a little different on mine, it called: JSS15J.N9006ZCUBMJ3
On mine the pen / air command works fine - the shortcut menu appears.
s7yler said:
My model is almost the same, only the build number is a little different on mine, it called: JSS15J.N9006ZCUBMJ3
On mine the pen / air command works fine - the shortcut menu appears.
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thank you for your feedback, do you think that flashing that build this function can be enabled??
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thank you for your feedback, do you think that flashing that build this function can be enabled??
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Hi can you post a review on the phone please?
Kind regards
David
davidayling said:
Hi can you post a review on the phone please?
Kind regards
David
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I have a review & unboxing here:
UNBOXING
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZkfgghX30I
REVIEW & TEST / REMOTE CONTROL TEST
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygqk-wSi6E0
3D GAMING TEST
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kdJr2DjKTM
KIES, TIPS & S-APPS on the HDC GALAXY Note 3 MAX N9006
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwzxdbAcOCs
S-PEN/STYLUS & AIR COMMAND on the HDC GALAXY Note 3 MAX N9006
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ayeIzd0w4WI
OTG, MTK TIPS & FEATURES on the HDC GALAXY Note 3 MAX N9006
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hek2lDZep5o
s7yler said:
I have a review & unboxing here:
UNBOXING
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZkfgghX30I
REVIEW & TEST / REMOTE CONTROL TEST
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ygqk-wSi6E0
3D GAMING TEST
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kdJr2DjKTM
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Nice ^ And the remote feature does not work for me, everything else is perfect i think, just the remote control
Edit, After watching your test instead of Mayiandjays you tought me how to use the remote, thank you
I guess this is the Note 3 clone post (only one!?!) so I'll ask my questions here! My phone is similar, but I think we'll all have a hard time finding "real" specs as you will soon see...
Have any of the rest of you tried any benchmarking/info apps to find out your real CPU/GPU/RAM specs yet?
My phone came with a (locked) version of Antutu that I think was hacked to show better scores and info. I rooted the phone (with Framaroot) and deleted the old version, installed a new version from the Play Store, and installed CPU Identifier. Antutu still miss-read the specs, but CPU Identifier gave a more realistic picture. (but not perfect)
The original Device Info screen: imgur.com/Js8e4FI or see "deviceinfo.png" below
Antutu's (still incorrect) device info screen: imgur.com/0OMilGl or see "antutu.png" below
CPU Identifier gave me a more realistic view of the processor, but still incorrectly shows 3GB of RAM: imgur.com/caapx2o or see "cpu identifier.png" below
Do any of you know an app that can show how much RAM this device actually has?
The processor seems to have confused Antutu and CPU Identifier as well since Antutu thinks its a quad-core Snapdragon, and CPU Identifier thinks its a dual-core MediaTek processor but says that the GPU is incorrect for the model it thinks it is.
I guess it will be a while before we know if any custom rom will work on these phones, but it would be nice to be able to use Xposed. I'm a little worried about trying it, but I'll probably get impatient soon and try it. It would be nice to at least know what rom is actually on it, as I think that info has been faked as well. I've tried to see if I can get any better info from the factory mode menu, (power + vol. down while booting), but it's all in Chinese: imgur.com/ivDFE4s or see "screencrap.png" below. Does anyone know what it says or how to change it to English?
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Okay, now the good news:
-It's actually a good phone for the price! I payed the equivalent of around $110 for it last weekend.
-The screen is bright and responsive, similar to the videos in this thread.
-The back of the case is branded like Mayiandjay's.
-The S pen is similar to the other pens. It looks almost exactly like the Samsung, with a fake button on it. The S pen menu only appears when you take the pen out, and I don't think the menu can be moved around the screen.
-It had the same desktop layout as the videos, but I think I lost some of that (and apps?!?) when I did a factory reset from the settings menu. I lost the Samsung boot up screen, (now it's an Android ani), and I don't seem to have the remote control app.
-The air gesture worked well (a bit better than s7yler's), and smart screen paused movies when I looked away.
-Multi window didn't work, but there is an app dock tab on the left side of the screen.
-It seems to get good signal and 3g, but I don't know about 4g. (we don't have that here)
-It is USB 2 with the fake USB 3 ports like the others.
-The Play Store is in the Galaxy Plus Icon/menu
-The resolution isn't what Antutu reports (1080x1920!) but I think CPU Identfier's 540x960 is correct, or it might be a bit better.
-The camera is only 8 megapixels, but that's okay, I don't take many pictures.
-While I don't think the phone has 3GB of RAM, the closest I've found to what might be more accurate is through using Usemon. While monitoring the RAM, it seemed to show about 1.5GB, but that might have been faked too.
All in all, it seems to be a good phone. I think s7yler's and Mayiandjay/Christopher.J.M's are better if they are actually quad-core, but until I can find an app I can trust or until I can change the rom, I don't think any of us can say what the specs are with confidence. This phone seems better than the other clones I tried out, so I'm happy with it.
U only have a dualcore phone friend
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customs
Can one of you guys who got the device tell me if you have to pay extra taxes when it reaches the customs? Also how is the smoothness of the ROM and hows the battery life?
xicopowa said:
Can one of you guys who got the device tell me if you have to pay extra taxes when it reaches the customs? Also how is the smoothness of the ROM and hows the battery life?
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Paying tax/custom control all depends on how luckly you are! With some of my orders, DHL delivered without any extra, while with others DHL contacted me and wanted bank or paypal proof of the value. There is no bullet proof rule that you can use. It is random if they stop your package when it comes from China.
The ROM is smooth, and the battery life is really good! seems to be near real 3200mAh.
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s7yler said:
Paying tax/custom control all depends on how luckly you are! With some of my orders, DHL delivered without any extra, while with others DHL contacted me and wanted bank or paypal proof of the value. There is no bullet proof rule that you can use. It is random if they stop your package when it comes from China.
The ROM is smooth, and the battery life is really good! seems to be near real 3200mAh.
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For instances im thinking about buying mayiandjay's version and paying for dhl shipping with the original box, since my countries tax is 23% over the original value does that mean if the customs catch it i will pay a quarter more? or do i just need to send them the payment proof?
Hey,
I fly all type of drones with my galaxy s6 and sometime my galaxy tab s 10". The phone is too small and the tab too big... so i am looking for something between.
some people mentioned the nvidia shield k1 but its very heavy.
The Tablet should be:
7"- 8" Size
GPS
Very bright with good contrast for outdoor
light
Android
SD Slot
I am looking also for some china tablets, but they are mostly without GPS.
Can you suggest a good one?
Thanks!
Can no one suggest a good one? Still looking...
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Can no one suggest a good one? Still looking...
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There is a thread for asking about device suggestions, post your question there, that's what that thread is for.
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Droidriven said:
There is a thread for asking about device suggestions, post your question there, that's what that thread is for.
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Sorry didnt knew! will buy a xperia z3 8" now!
Hello Nex-Fans,
Vivo has announced the first OS update for our device which improves the overall, the game, camera and fingerprintscanner performance.
Source:
Gizchina
Thanks! I suppose we will get that automatically (when checked in update settings), but thanks anyway for notifying it here.
Despiter updates(there's even newer update than those at first page) the underscreen display scanner remain problematic according to fresh reviews from android authority.
https://www.androidauthority.com/vivo-nex-review-875140/
Hopping retail unit perfom better.
Saw many reviews and tests on YouTube and nobody has mentioned such problems with the Fingerprintscanner. I think this will be a "Pre-Release-Device" problem.
paatha13 said:
Despiter updates(there's even newer update than those at first page) the underscreen display scanner remain problematic according to fresh reviews from android authority.
https://www.androidauthority.com/vivo-nex-review-875140/
Hopping retail unit perfom better.
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Damn that's a really scathing review especially re. the software and OS. Makes me kind of disinterested tbh, because the UX sounds like a ****ing hassle
I'm not so negative ... In my opinion it's a very early stage of the device and i think some points are related to the Pre-Release-Device he has. On the software side i think it's only a question of time until there are some other options.
I have a Zuk Z2 Pro and know what i'm talking about. The ZUI interface was only crap but now it's running AOSP Android 8.1 and i'm really really happy with the device. It's better then my S8 was.
Yes but the kicker is as always, does the bootloader get unlocked... I don't know about Vivo and their practices on this.
I actually received my second update on my Nex already... and while the fingerprint reader can be finicky it has worked well (one thing that helped was adding both thumbs 2times)
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I actually received my second update on my Nex already... and while the fingerprint reader can be finicky it has worked well (one thing that helped was adding both thumbs 2times)
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I got the update a day or two ago as well.....
Any idea (translation) of what it actually encompassed?
only thing i have noticed a improvement on is the Fingerprint reader(seems much more consistent) , the camera seems to focus better and give slightly better results. Also the three bars at the bottom of the home screen are at the absolute bottom now and much wider.
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only thing i have noticed a improvement on is the Fingerprint reader(seems much more consistent) , the camera seems to focus better and give slightly better results. Also the three bars at the bottom of the home screen are at the absolute bottom now and much wider.
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THX!....
After you posted this,I decided to take a look in the Settings > System Update & found the update notes in English (probably translated to whatever default language you choose) & pretty much line-up with your observations/usage:
The notes may have been available in the previous updates,but,I didn't notice the little arrow to click on to read the notes (probably there all along)......
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THX!....
After you posted this,I decided to take a look in the Settings > System Update & found the update notes in English (probably translated to whatever default language you choose) & pretty much line-up with your observations/usage:
The notes may have been available in the previous updates,but,I didn't notice the little arrow to click on to read the notes (probably there all along)......
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haha yeah the arrow has been there to check the changelog but the improvements they claim are actually noticable to me at least ?
FunTouch OS is the only thing that's keeping me from buying this phone... Any thoughts on the overall phone functionality from people that have it? I currently own a Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 and love it except for the selfie camera being on the bottom of my screen. My main thing would be to be able to get the Play Store and use Bluetooth with my car audio system... Any thoughts appreciated ?
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FunTouch OS is the only thing that's keeping me from buying this phone... Any thoughts on the overall phone functionality from people that have it? I currently own a Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 and love it except for the selfie camera being on the bottom of my screen. My main thing would be to be able to get the Play Store and use Bluetooth with my car audio system... Any thoughts appreciated
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I might be having one serious BLONDE MOMENT :laugh: ,but,I can't seem to find how to make the YouTube app play by default,from links in email/texts/etc.....
Again,it could just be me,the settings on this phone are convoluted,makes Huawei & Xiaomi look clean & simple by comparison.......
So,in the meantime,I'm using this default picker app to help out:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aboutmycode.betteropenwith&hl=en_US
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I might be having one serious BLONDE MOMENT [emoji23] ,but,I can't seem to find how to make the YouTube app play by default,from links in email/texts/etc.....
Again,it could just be me,the settings on this phone are convoluted,makes Huawei & Xiaomi look clean & simple by comparison.......
So,in the meantime,I'm using this default picker app to help out:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.aboutmycode.betteropenwith&hl=en_US
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Does YouTube Vanced non root version works on Vivo Nex or not.
Have you tried it?
On my OP5T works both version(root or not root )as well 6 months now
https://vanced.azurewebsites.net/APKs?type=NONROOT
Thanks
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Does YouTube Vanced non root version works on Vivo Nex or not.
Have you tried it?
On my OP5T works both version(root or not root )as well 6 months now
https://vanced.azurewebsites.net/APKs?type=NONROOT
Thanks
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Yeah, it works, but, as stated on the site, no Micro G, no log in......
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Yeah, it works, but, as stated on the site, no Micro G, no log in......
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Installing the micro g file from above link doesn’t work??
I used 0.2.4-105 version from above link and always works great.
You can try both of them providing.
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Installing the micro g file from above link doesn’t work??
I used 0.2.4-105 version from above link and always works great.
You can try both of them providing.
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Just loaded up no root Micro G, good to go, signed-in successfully.
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Just loaded up no root Micro G, good to go, signed-in successfully.
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Ok well done one less trouble with Funtouch OS hahahaha.
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tacopicante123 said:
FunTouch OS is the only thing that's keeping me from buying this phone... Any thoughts on the overall phone functionality from people that have it? I currently own a Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 and love it except for the selfie camera being on the bottom of my screen. My main thing would be to be able to get the Play Store and use Bluetooth with my car audio system... Any thoughts appreciated
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I go back and forth seemingly daily. I lust for the hardware, it is to me the next step on the path to OLED in-display cameras, but that bizarre Android iOS clone nonsense they have going on is pushing me away. Funtouch sounds like a waking nightmare.
I currently have a Mi Mix 2, and already the rumor mill is in full swing re. the Mix 3. Google Mi Mix 3 and check out some early leaks, they are rumored to follow the Nex style. Admitted MIUI is not all that great either, but at least Xiaomi is a bit more dev friendly on releasing the kernels etc. And sorry for the hijack