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Pipo P9

Hello everyone,
I would buy a tablet 9.7/10.1 inch.
I was oriented to Cube talk 9x, the software is ok, no lag, the material of construction is ok, but cpu/gpu and the lack of gyro and compass make me give up.
I saw the Pipo P9, the hw is very interesting but i don't know at the software level.
Someone owns this tablet? Some information?
Thanks
Andrea

andreact88 said:
Hello everyone,
I would buy a tablet 9.7/10.1 inch.
I was oriented to Cube talk 9x, the software is ok, no lag, the material of construction is ok, but cpu/gpu and the lack of gyro and compass make me give up.
I saw the Pipo P9, the hw is very interesting but i don't know at the software level.
Someone owns this tablet? Some information?
Thanks
Andrea
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It come with kitkat 4.4.2 its very fast. Hoping lollipop will come to it sometime

ishan81 said:
It come with kitkat 4.4.2 its very fast. Hoping lollipop will come to it sometime
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Have you this tablet? Respect cube talk 9x?

yes I do its my first android tablet since my touchpad . It's very fast no lag issues so far . No crashes so far . For the price I paid about 170 I think . It is very well specked . I bought it for my niece who I'm giving it today . I have been customising it for her for about 2 weeks and I defo recommend . Do you have a any specific questions . I was worried about the 10 inch since I have only ever had iPad size 9 inch , but I actually thinks it's better . If you use for reading etc . Kitkat also has a multi window feature which is neat so you display up to 4 apps at once . There are loads of videos of the p9 on YouTube . So far so good and for what my niece needs more than enough space as it has sd card slot too .

Thank you very much, i like 10.1 inch,it's good for navigation e video, less for reading. The price is very very good, where you buy it?
I was worried for bug of software, but if you don't had any problem, this is good.
In forum ecc. it says that Pipo isn't good for software updates. Work well sensors, gyro?
I saw the videos on YouTube, but many videos was uploaded by seller and i don't trust their reviews.
Have tried to make as few heavy game?
Thanks a lot

I bought it digitalplayworld.co.uk they are official sellers for uk . I disnt do any heavey gaming on it . Subway surfer and Spider-Man's is the best I got to play with it . Gps was ok once I did firmware update .

hi, Pipo P9 how is it work with playing games?

My old Pipo P9 is still running well on Oma's unofficial LOS14.1. Do any of you Pipo P9 owners know of recent developments? Oreo? Project treble?

Anyone got a copy of Oma's p9 lens fix?

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Buying in Europe?

Anybody seen the MediaPad X2 in Europe for sale yet? Or people having experience with online sellers ( where you do not end up with a sky high import tax at delivery? ). Thanks...

Benjiro said:
Anybody seen the MediaPad X2 in Europe for sale yet? Or people having experience with online sellers ( where you do not end up with a sky high import tax at delivery? ). Thanks...
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I ordered a GEM-703L from a UK seller today. More expensive than the GEM-701L that's been advertised on Amazon for months but I just didn't want to wait any longer.
Also I have my doubts whether the GEM-701L will be available in the 3G/32GB gold version.
And lastly ROM development for the GEM-703L will be ahead of the GEM-701L.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=252024710876&globalID=EBAY-DE

Flavio said:
I ordered a GEM-703L from a UK seller today. More expensive than the GEM-701L that's been advertised on Amazon for months but I just didn't want to wait any longer.
Also I have my doubts whether the GEM-701L will be available in the 3G/32GB gold version.
And lastly ROM development for the GEM-703L will be ahead of the GEM-701L.
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=252024710876&globalID=EBAY-DE
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How are you liking the X2? THe 703-L is the Chinese version, I believe (Honor X2)? Or is it configured for the European market (Google Play installed, default language is not Mandarin, etc.?)

So far so good although I am still waiting for the unlock code from Huawei.
My X2 came with Google Play pre-installed and English language.
I did a factory reset and then I could choose whatever language I required. Google Play disappeared but can easily be installed through the Huawei app store app.

Flavio said:
So far so good although I am still waiting for the unlock code from Huawei.
My X2 came with Google Play pre-installed and English language.
I did a factory reset and then I could choose whatever language I required. Google Play disappeared but can easily be installed through the Huawei app store app.
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Thanks for the feedback. Couple of questions for you:
Does the back of the device say "Huawei" or "Honor"? I've seen different versions and I'm not sure what the difference is.
Also, was the phone not unlocked when you received it? It won't work with your local SIM without getting a code from Huawei?
Would it be possible for you to take some screenshots of the web browser in portrait and landscape mode, for us to get an idea of how different the screen real estate is compared to normal-sized phones? A screenshot of something like GMail or MS Word would be great too, if possible.

The back of the phone says Honor.
The phone is SIM unlocked. I meant the code for unlocking the bootloader.
I don't use the stock browser but Chrome.
There is a setting called Application Display effect where you can force apps to shrink. You can set this globally or per app.
For example if you enable this for Flipboard it will open in tablet mode.

aniym said:
Does the back of the device say "Huawei" or "Honor"? I've seen different versions and I'm not sure what the difference is.
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Honor is just the name used for the Mediapad X2 in China. So if you have a version with Honor on the back, its the "Chinese" ( 03 ) version. From technical specs the only real difference between the 3 version is a differences in the LTE frequency support.
aniym said:
Also, was the phone not unlocked when you received it? It won't work with your local SIM without getting a code from Huawei?
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The code that people are requesting is the ability to access the bootloader so they can run custom roms on it. In simple terms Huawei sends you the ability to root the entire device so you can run anything you want on it. Unlike plenty of other phone's where you need to do tricks or use bugs to get complete access.
aniym said:
Would it be possible for you to take some screenshots of the web browser in portrait and landscape mode, for us to get an idea of how different the screen real estate is compared to normal-sized phones? A screenshot of something like GMail or MS Word would be great too, if possible.
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A quick way to compare is to look up the X1, where there are more examples out from. The X2 is technically just a X1 with a upgraded SOC. All the other components are the same. The upgrade fixes the only negative thing about the X1 ( the "slow(er)" and outdated A9 cores ).
For comparing to other phone's use this tool:
http://www.phonearena.com/phones/si...iaPad-X1,Sony-Xperia-Z-Ultra/phones/8427,7883
Try the "VIEW LAYERED" option at the bottom to compare screen sizes.
If you want i can post tomorrow or Friday a few pictures comparing the Sony Z Ultra vs the X2. My X2 is going to be delivered tomorrow and i still have my ZU for a few more days.

Help a noob to find a new smartphone? :D

Hello to all, this forum is great!
I'm new and i hope this is the right place where post this question.
I live in Italy (sorry for my bad English so) and I have a lumia 920: good phone but WP is dead. Almost all apps crash and OS will not be updated. I have to change it, quickly!
I need a good device whit "all", updated, that it last some years, but i can spend under € 300 ($ 330). It seems impossible, I'm desperate!
I had seen Huawei P9Lite but it has not the gyroscope, and i need it (not only for pokemon go).
After searching, the device on the top for me are:
Huawei Honor 7 (maybe I should wait for the release of 8 for a lower price)
Huawei P8
Asus Zenfone 2 Deluxe (I fear for the processor Intel).
But I'm not sure.
What you think about? Can you help me?
I'm noob, i Know it, and I am not very expert in the field..for this reason i ask you an help..
Thank you very much!

P9 Lite
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If you could find one for $330 then get the oneplus3 or the axon 7. (they are $400 currently but) You could probably find one that someone mistakenly chose and didn't like and are selling it on eBay/Craigslist

Get the OnePlus 3, it has 6GB of RAM and has full XDA support (as in ROMs, Kernels). It will also last a long while. I know people with the OnePlus One and they say it still can handle today's stuff (games, software etc.).

Does google cast work with googlefier?

Hi, I wanted to know if someone has tested if casting works when you install google apps on the phone

Yes,. Without any issues.

mmarkq said:
Yes,. Without any issues.
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Thanks! How are you satisfied with your p40 pro? I am looking to upgrade between it and the galaxy s20+ so if you could give any feedback..mostly looking at the best camera on one of those two, as far as I've seen both received plenty of updates over the last few months that made most of the reviews obsolete so

If it's not too expensive compared to the 2, go for Mate 40 pro ...

Shymmy said:
If it's not too expensive compared to the 2, go for Mate 40 pro ...
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Unfortunately yes, it is. The p40 pro and s20/s20+ have a 50% discount on my carrier currently so I'm limited to those. I wouldn't take them if it weren't for the pretty good deal.

And does netflix work normally? I've read that netflix doesn't support hd resolution on the huawei devices, is that issue gone with installing google apps? Anything else not maybe not working?

Doms123 said:
And does netflix work normally? I've read that netflix doesn't support hd resolution on the huawei devices, is that issue gone with installing google apps? Anything else not maybe not working?
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It works although you may not find it in the Google Play Store. I installed mine through the Aurora store. How can you tell if it's not playing back in HD? It looks crisp and clear on my phone., not blocky or pixellated.

Question International ROM for XIAOXIN PAD PRO 2021 unlikely?

All the news this week is referring to a Snapdragon 888 and 8Gb ram P12 Pro. Do we think the 870 2021 Xiaoxin will ever receive an International ROM?
I've got one in the mail and thinking I may have made a big mistake. Its main use will be netflix and Disney+ and I wanting to take advantage of Dolby Vision.

Can't say for sure about Disney+, but I have no issue playing Netflix Videos on Full HD downloaded from Play Store.
In case you're wondering, I installed Play Store with an APK downloaded from APK Mirror and it seems to work out of the box.
The only thing i didn't like about the tablet is it disables notification for each app by default and set battery optimization option on by default on newly installed app which could affect some things like notifications. Other than that, this tablet is a satisfying multimedia powerhouse
Edit: Also i set Dolby option to "Movie" and it sounds wonderful.

Well this is promising. Is yours the 2021 version? Did you update any software and just use out of the box?
Does it have widevine 1? I've seen reports of it dropping back to 3?
I guess you have to have the ultra subscription (which you may not have) but did you notice if Netflix offers Dolby Vision?
I'll be steaming most my content via plex so as long as that works well I guess it won't be a total loss if Disney+ and Prime aren't in FHD HDR.

I have Plex, Tubi, Locast, Peacock and Kodi on mine and no issues with any of them. This is the best tablet I have ever owned. Even Starmaker (Karaoke app) works well with Bluetooth headset.

Great news. Mine arrives next week I'll report back.
Looking forward on catching up on some of the latest series from the comfort of my bed!!
Also going to give moonlight a go to try and game stream my pc from downstairs.
I've got mesh WiFi-6 so hopefully it'll work well.

Hi!!!
i have an issue. i got on a spending spree and ordered the tablet. first of all it is not as bright as i expected and i paid lot for it (due to VAT) i have GOOGLE PLAY
but here is my problem?
how to check for HDR?
NETFLIX doesn't support HDR for this tablet (only for p11 pro...)
should i get prime video?

do you have HDR?

If you updated via the update when you first boot you've lost widevine 1. Download DRM off the play store and it'll tell you your current level (it's 1 out of the box).
Out the box the tablet does FHD on Netflix with no HDR as you say. Prime video is SD and a waste of time.
Just got to hope for an international ROM or else you've got a great tablet which is limited by its software.
I'm doing everything via plex and its working well.

mardon85 said:
If you updated via the update when you first boot you've lost widevine 1. Download DRM off the play store and it'll tell you your current level (it's 1 out of the box).
Out the box the tablet does FHD on Netflix with no HDR as you say. Prime video is SD and a waste of time.
Just got to hope for an international ROM or else you've got a great tablet which is limited by its software.
I'm doing everything via plex and its working well.
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i rather had bought the p11 pro which was 100 euros cheaper and had lte... i feel so stupid

bakarilos said:
i rather had bought the p11 pro which was 100 euros cheaper and had lte... i feel so stupid
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I'm sort of in the same boat. If you're just using it for media the P11 Pro has the better software.
However if we get a proper international release and firmware it'll be worth it still.
The P12 Pro talk at the moment referees to a Snapdragon 888 processor so I'm not holding my breath.
I'm lucky really despite having amazon prime, disney+ and Netflix subs I'm having to torrent the Dolby Vision versions of the stuff I want to watch to my plex. It's a ball ache having to do it, but at least I've not wasted my money.

mardon85 said:
I'm sort of in the same boat. If you're just using it for media the P11 Pro has the better software.
However if we get a proper international release and firmware it'll be worth it still.
The P12 Pro talk at the moment referees to a Snapdragon 888 processor so I'm not holding my breath.
I'm lucky really despite having amazon prime, disney+ and Netflix subs I'm having to torrent the Dolby Vision versions of the stuff I want to watch to my plex. It's a ball ache having to do it, but at least I've not wasted my money.
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i found out the hard way. i got it fot he better screen but it seems i misfired.

Have you also noticed how trash the low brightness uniformity is? greys in particular are horrendous.

mardon85 said:
Have you also noticed how trash the low brightness uniformity is? greys in particular are horrendous.
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i expected at least better brightness.
if i had gotten the p11 pro i would have saved 200 euros........... + vat

I must have got lucky as I didn't have to pay any import charges so it cost me £350 delivered which is a very good price for the hardware.
Shame there's not a bigger scene on here supporting custom roms etc.

mardon85 said:
I must have got lucky as I didn't have to pay any import charges so it cost me £350 delivered which is a very good price for the hardware.
Shame there's not a bigger scene on here supporting custom roms etc.
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i paid 400 euros + 150 for import charges... the p11 pro would have been 420 total...

bakarilos said:
i paid 400 euros + 150 for import charges... the p11 pro would have been 420 total...
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Where did you get it from? Mine was from Giztop but I paid for express shipping.

I also bought mine from Giztop, £435 delivered, including the keyboard case.. pretty good deal if you ask me.
Havent updated base firmware to avoid losing the widevine L1 as everyone is referencing.. but am also hoping we eventually get a global rom for it.

I've done more digging on this. I've updated and still have widevine level 1.
Pretty happy with it overall. One stuck pixel though
If an international rom doesn't come out I'm possibly going to pick up an S7+ second hand when their new one launches.

so you could order this with international rom?
https://www.reddit.com/r/androidtablets/comments/kv1ewb

Yeah that's the 2020 version. We're talking about the 2021 version which does not have an international version.