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First, I have to say that I am really very excited that PIPO has chosen me, along with 19 other people, to review this new tablet. I’ve become quite a fan of the device as soon as I laid my eyes on it. As I always go for uniqueness and the feel of black technology (Sorry, Apple!), the PIPO M8 gives me just everything I need!
For people who have never heard of this brand, it is a company focusing on making differentiated tablets in the Chinese markets. It is the first Chinese company to market a 7 inch tablet with 1280*800 IPS display, an 8.9 inch PLS tablet as well as this 9.4 IPS display device we are testing today. As far as I am concerned, this marketing strategy has been quite successful, as PIPO has attracted tens of thousands of fans in just a few months’ time since U1 hit the market.
Highlights
9.4” IPS Capacitive Touchscreen, 1280*800
Slim Magazine-like Design
Support WCDMA/GSM Mobile Internet (Only the 3G version)
Android 4.1 OS
RK3066 Dual Core 1.6GHZ processor, quad-core of Mali-400MP
1GB RAM, 16GB ROM
5.0 Mega-pixels AF Camera
Front facing Stereo Speakers
Bluetooth 2.1
Support OTG, HDMI
Support 2160p video playback
Specifications
Operating System: Android 4.1.1
Model: PIPO M8
Display Technology: IPS Capacitive touch screen
Screen Size: 9.4 inch
Resolution: 1280*800
CPU Manufacturer: Rockchip
CPU Model: RK3066 Dual core A9 Chipset with Mali-400MP4
CPU Speed: 1.6GHz
RAM:1GB [email protected]
Hard Drive Capacity: 16GB
PCMCIA Expansion: T-FLASH (Support 32GB MAX)
Camera: 2MP+5MP Auto Focus
HDMI: HDMI1.4
3G: Internal 3G for 3G version, external 3G for the WIFI version
Bluetooth: Yes
GPS:NO
G-Sensor:Yes
Gyroscope: Yes
Audio: Built in stereo speakers (frontal)/ Built in Microphone
Language:Multi-language support
Battery Type: Li-ion, 6500mAh
Charging Voltage: DC 9V - 2.5A
Color: Black
Item Dimensions/ W*D*H:240x 172 x 9.0mm
Net Weight: 520g
Connectors
Ports: 2 x Micro USB port (USB Host and USB data port)
1 x Micro SD card slot
1 x 2.5mm DC input (9V, 2.5A)
1 x Audio jack
1 x Mini HDMI port
Communications
Wireless Connection:WIFI 802.11 b/g/n; WIFI+3G for the 3G version
Bluetooth 2.1
Retail Package
I received a gigantic delivery package last Friday, within which there are a slim paper back box which holds the tablet and a warranty certificate, another smaller but thicker paper box which holds the fittings and the manual for this tablet. A protection cover which is more likely an optional fitting more than a bundled one.
And above are all the standard fittings for the tablet.
Design
There’s no questioning that PIPO has come up with a stand-out look for this tablet. From the second you see the M8, it’s clear that the company is making a statement about how you’ll live and work with the device. The basic shape calls to mind a folded book or magazine, which is really comfortable to look at even though it feels very different. The device sports a 9.4-inch screen and weighs in at 520g, but it feels lighter in your hands than other tablets on the market because of the way the shape allows weight to be distributed. The tablet is only 9.02mm at its thickest point, and tapers down to a narrow 4.36mm.
Whether or not you warm up to this design is probably a matter of taste, but I found myself a big fan of the magazine shape, in both two-handed and single-hand settings, as well as on a flat surface. The beveled shape makes typing slightly easier when you have the M8 on a desk.
Besides the big screen up front, the M8 features a 2.0 Mega Pixels Front-facing camera, an ambient light detection sensor which enables auto-brightness of the display, and two speaker gates. This is the first time I’ve seen any tablets putting speaker gates on the front, but this is actually a very smart move, as you could never block them again wherever you put your tablet, Both the clarity of the outer sound the stereo speakers produces and its volume is very good, better than any other Chinese branded tablets I have tested.
Most of the ports and all the hardware keys are located on the upper edge, including a menu key, an ESC key. a Micro SD card slot which supports cards up to 32GB, a Micro USB Host connector, a Micro USB data port, a Mini HDMI interface, an LED notification light and a DC charging jack. The plug PIPO includes is of the 9V-2.5A standard, which ensures great charging efficiency.
On the left edge lies a 3.5mm audio jack, and on the right a Power/Standby switch which is artistically designed.
On the back you will find a 5 Mega-pixels AF camera which is able to shoot fairly sharp photos, another outstanding feature for the gorgeous device. All of the ports and buttons on the device feel very reasonably placed and easy to find.
In all, the M8 is a distinct device with a lot going for it in terms of industrial design, and there is almost no misstep here that makes the device underwhelming. The skin-feel metal back cover gives the device all the feel of expensiveness it needs, even comparing to those Apple and Samsung tablets which are priced many times more.
Display
The front is occupied by a 9.4” 1280x800 pixels screen, surrounded by fairly thin bezel. The screen resolution is the main gripe to be held against the M8, in this day and age of flagship slates with 1080p displays and above. Having said that, it is a very good screen in terms of colors, contrast ratio and viewing angles. The display brightness is also really satisfactory, meaning that you would be able to use the M8 outside even on a sunny day.
Internals
Inside the M8, you will find a healthy dose of familiar Android guts. The device is powered by Rockchip RK3066 dual core A9 chipset, running at 1.6GHZ, meaning you’ll get solid performance on all almost all applications. According to previous tests with other tablets powered by this chipset, RK3066 is arguably the most powerful dual core ARM processor. The M8 has 1GB of RAM onboard and 16GB of internal storage. The device also sports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and an array of sensors (gyro, light, accelerometer, etc.).
Software
Most tablets these days must be judged on their software. In the case of Android Jelly Bean tablets, that’s not exactly a Herculean effort.
PIPO is no different in the sense that the company has opted for slight tweaks in the software rather than a major overhaul. The M8 utilizes largely the same build of Jelly Bean as other tablets (like the Galaxy Tab 8.9), though there are a few notable differences.
First, PIPO has designed a customized M8 homescreen which does not have a portrait mode, this can be quite annoying sometimes when you exit an portrait-default application like an E-reader or games such as Temple Run.
The widgets and icons of the regular applications have been revised to fit the custom UI. Having seen lots of stock Android UIs, I find myself quite a fan of those cute, crystal-like icons. As the M8 has no hardware controls for volume adjustment, PIPO has put the virtual volume rocker in the permanent android status bar, along with a screenshot button and the regular ECS key, Home key and Task Switcher.
PIPO has also preinstalled a few applications and games on the M8, but one of them PIPO-exclusive. You can easily find them free in any android market app.
Cameras
The rear-facing 5.0 Mega-pixels camera does a great job of capturing images — if you’re into holding a nearly 10-inch tablet up while you snap away. As I’ve said in many other tablet reviews, taking photos with the cameras on tablets are completely silly to me, even though I actually have seen quite a few Chinese and Japanese people doing that in public. I certainly won’t. On the other hand, the front-facing camera here is a step up from most other models, and I’m happy to see PIPO trying to improve the specs on what is normally an afterthought.
Just know this: even though the rear camera is probably the best I have seen on any Chinese tablet, it won’t replace a real camera or decent smartphone option — mostly due to the size of the device and awkwardness in use.
You can also capture 480P videos with the M8, though this seems even more bizarre to me than snapping photos. Quality was solid, though the device’s awkward size made it tough to get steady content.
Performance
As I have mentioned above, the RK3066 chipset, although seemingly a little outdated as a bunch of quad-corers have already hit the market, is still able to provide more than enough power to run the device smoothly over a variety of applications.
Some benchmark scores of the M8 and the comparison to other dual core devices.
In terms of General performance, the device seemed speedy running graphically intense games. And the experience of video playback is also very pleasant as the chipset can easily supports all formats of videos to at least 1080P. Thanks to the updates Google has made for Android4.1, the responsiveness and smoothness is better than ever. It doesn’t pale even compared to the Apple iOS.
Connectivity
As for connectivity, M8 has probably the best WIFI reception of all Chinese tablets I've tested, Online video streaming is possible even when you are 10 meters and some walls away from the WIFI router.
Besides, M8 also has built-in Bluetooth, which is a rare feature for Chinese slates. The WIFI version of the tablet can also get access to 3G network through connecting a 3G network card to the device through an OTG cable. And the 3G version has built-in 3G module which supports WCDMA/GSM SIM card. As I've only received a WIFI version, I cannot tell you how well the 3G module works on the M8.
Battery Life
Battery life on the M8 seemed solid to me, as the device features a 6500mAh rechargeable Li-PO battery. In my intense 720p video playback test, the M8 lasted nearly 8 hours, which is quite something considering that most Chinese tablets can hardly stand 5 hours of screen-on use. However, I did notice a more pronounced drain on the battery when the device was sleeping than my Tegra2 powered Samsung Galaxy Tab8.9 and Motorola XOOM, and I felt it fell short of competitors like the Ainol NOVO10 (8000mAh battery) and FSL Fast (8000mAh battery) in terms of overall battery longevity.
Another annoying issue is that the device does not support charging under the shutdown state, even though the charging efficiency with the 9V-2.5A plug is quite amazing (A full charge only takes as short as 3 hours).
Wrap-up
Good stuff:
Fascinating industrial design
Great looking display
Capable cameras
Excellent front facing stereo speakers
Solid battery life
Wonderful WIFI reception
Not so good stuff:
Incapability of charging under a shutdown state
Pricier than alternative options
Android slates are mostly competing on specs and price these days, rather than with design and overall experience.
The M8 goes for RMB1199 ($193) from PIPO, and, granted, this is $200 less than the market-leading iPad Mini, or the original 9.4 inch Sony Tablet S which is powered by the quad-core Tegra3 chipset. But for the same $200 price you can get the Exynos Qua-core Ramos W30, or the brand new Ployer MOMO19 with quad-core A31 and 2GB of ram.
The M8 does offer some features to differentiate itself from the competition, though, apart from the distinctive looks, like the very capable cameras and battery. Other than that, you can find plenty of decent Android tablets with this screen resolution and processing power for even less.
Overall, those who'd appreciate the more distinctive, elegant look will find the M8 right up their alley. But for those who just want a cheap Chinese tablet with a big screen and decent processing power, there might be other options.
thanks for your report.
questions:
how fast is the gpu clock for the mali mp400mp4 in the m8, ist the clock at 533 mhz???
Thanks for your question, the GPU is clocked at 399MHZ, powerful enough to run all Android games smoothly.
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against cube u30gt how does it compete?
thanks
Okay, ive got one for over a week now, the M* 3G (built in), and I must say......it rocks! Can work for about 6 Hrs without recharging, Wifi is perfect, design is a beauty,Im living in the Netherlands and today I tried (without any hopes of working) my built in 3G sim...guess what, no problem, worked right away. Graphic Speed is more than sufficient. The screenres. is perfect, tried to stream from my QNAP 469 (Twonky & Serviio) and the QNAP apps, worked like charm ( besides the mkv of 20+ gb.....but that's normal). When you buy this Tablet, beware of the fact that the OTG cable can be defect (as was mine...) when i tried to hook up a keyboard which i ordered in a sleeve, after replacing it it worked fine (also mouse and HDD). Sufficient power out for the HDD. Conclusion for me (mind...non-gamer, mediafreak yess) for about $185 ex. shipping: A WINNER!
For me, m8 is the better choice, u30gt is much porkier. And I prefer the design of m8.
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the 3G version, $185? r u serious? It's priced at RMB1,399 here in China, which is above $200....
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You should mention in the negatives that you can't update the android OS by OTA you have to do a whole procedure to do a system update via your pc (so if you have a linux based pc you are pretty much sc....d). In my case I have an Andersson ADT 2.6 which is a rebranded Pipo M8
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M8 replacement
For those who love their M8 Pro, like I do ...and would like a viable replacement someday, look to the M8HD.
It is the same case with a 10.1" brighter screen installed; thinner screen surrounds; bigger battery.
Pretty sure the M8 Pro is being/has been discontinued. I hated that they might give up the M8 size and style.
Not so, thankfully!
Could be one day we will see a RK3288 in the M8 case. Now that would be nice! ?:good:
Edit on 6/28/15
Amazing that I can still edit this post after so long. My M8 Pro finally died a quiet death. I was going to give it to a family member now that I have my Cube T9; decided to update the RileyRom, and bricked the tablet. Dead android on back; frozen on screen with a triangle above him marking his demise.
Boo hoo! There was a lot about the M8 Pro I really liked!
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The battery is not even close to what the review is referring. Its last for 2 hours only in daily use and it was something like that from the begging. I have the tablet for 1 and a half year and after 6 months it started to hang, freez, you hard reset it and does not come on easily. As a conclusion DO NOT BUY IT!!! NEVER NEVER!!!
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When the 5.3 inch Galaxy Note made its debut appearance at IFA, 2011, lots of reviewers and editors believed that Sammy had taken things too far and called for the death of the smartphone-tablet hybrid category. However, it did not die. Later in 2012, when the 5.5 inch Galaxy Note2 hit the market, some still argue that no one on this planet would want such a massive cell phone. Then Samsung sold 5 million units around the world in just 60 days, making it one of the best-selling phone/tablets in 2012. So, like it or not, the era of “phablet” is upon us.
If you consider the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 too big for you, then you would probably want to skip this review ‘coz what I am introducing today is an even more humongous device.
ThL W7, following this “phablet” trend, has pushed the display to an even bigger 5.7 inch, marketing directly towards users who want larger screens or perhaps don’t want a tablet-smartphone pair.
For People who have never heard of this brand, I can tell you it’s a smart phone brand founded by Shenzhen Hongjiayuan Communication Technology Co., Ltd., a high-tech enterprise specializing in smart phone R & D, production, sales and service. Adhering to the marketing idea of "true benefit to users by direct sales", ThL has created the innovative mode of experiential marketing plus experiential services focusing on direct sales in experience stores coupled with online direct sales. By the end of September 2012, ThL has opened over 300 brand experience stores in more than 30 provinces and cities throughout China.
And recently, ThL has gained more popularity by sponsoring CCTV.com, the state-owned television network in China. It is also the partner of the most famous television show – the Chinese version of “The Voice”, which attracts hundreds of millions of viewers each week.
Highlights:
5.7 inch Capacitive IPS Display, 1280*720 pixels, PPI=258;
MT6589 Quad Core Processor;
PowerVR SGX544MP GPU;
1GB DDR3 RAM;
3.2MP front-facing Camera & 8MP rear camera;
Android4.2 OS;
Dual SIM Card Support;
Priced at only RMB 1,699 ($275).
Retail Package
ThL is extremely generous when it comes to the W7’s retail package, not only does it offer the normally bundled fittings such as the charger and a data cable, it also provides its customer with a very exquisite pair of earphones and not one, but two screen protection covers!
Design
The ThL W7 takes a lot of design cues from the Samsung Galaxy Note2, only the display is 0.2 inch bigger. The most noticeable difference is probably that you won’t see Samsung’s LOGO above the display of the W7. Other than that, the two are stunningly alike: the same Home Key, the same back button and the same menu button.
Connectors and hardware controls are kept to the minimum, you would only find a 3.5mm headphone jack on the top edge, a micro USB charging/data port on the bottom edge. The power/standby key is located on the right side while the volume rocker is located on the left side of the phone.
It's 10.2mm thick body gives the W7 a solid hold.
Display
The ThL W7 has featured a 5.7 inch IPS display, with the resolution of 1280*720. The display density of the W7 absolutely pales in comparison to that of the 1080P displays on OPPO Find5 or HTC ONE. But the brightness, the color contrast and the viewing angles of this 5.7 inch display are nothing but satisfactory.
Watching videos is a much better experience on a phablet than it is on smaller smartphones. I haven’t installed any online video apps on my Motorola RAZR because too much is lost on its tiny display. With the W7, I actually found myself streaming live tennis matches — and enjoying them — on more than one occasion.
System & UI
The ThL W7 is carrying the lastest version of Android OS - Android4.2, which is even smoother and more powerful than Android 4.1. ThL has done almost none modification to the stock Jelly Bean, except offering its own set of user interfaces. There are 11 gorgeous themes for the users to choose. There are also some preinstalled third party apps, all only useful for Chinese users.
Hardware
When it comes to Soc., the ThL W7 has featured the MT6589 Quad core processor, which is based on cortex-A7 frame and uses 28nm workmanship. The speed of each core can reach 1.2GHZ. I would not say it makes the W7 one of the most powerful smartphones in the world coz it doesn’t., especially with the quad-core A15 Tegra4 and the impeccable Exynos 5 Octa 5410 on the scene now. But as a quad-core chipset, the MT6589 still generates more than enough power to run everything smoothly on the W7. The 533MHZ PowerVR SGX544 GPU by Imagination Technologies enables the W7 to support even the most graphic-intense Android games.
Here are some benchmark scores of the W7:
Features
One of the key characteristics of the ThL W7 is that it has dual SIM card support, which means you can use two mobile numbers in one cell phone. One of the slots supports both WCDMA & GSM networks while the other supports only GSM. You can use the settings to control the roles of these two numbers.
Disappointingly, the W7 has only 8GB built-in storage, and 1GB of that has been used as ROM. Fortunately Micro SD card support is on board. The TF card slot, which is located besides the two SIM card slots, can support card up to 32GB, adequate for the majority of phone/tablet users.
Another very exciting feature on the W7, for me, is the stereo speakers, the clarity of the sound is more than satisfactory, and the volume is also nice. You could hardly miss a phone call even if you somehow put yourself in a noisy environment. And you can listen to music or stream an online video on your W7 without earphones.
Camera
For a smartphone priced at less than $300, the ThL W7’s cameras are stunning! Both the 3.2MP front-facing camera and 8.0MP rear camera can shoot sharp images. They work great for what most people will be using it for including video conferencing and taking quick pictures for friends and family. The rear facing camera can also capture 1080P videos, which comes in the format of 3GP.
Rear Camera shots
Front-facing camera shot
Battery Life
The ThL W7 has featured a 2,300 rechargeable Li-Po battery, which is not so generous compared to Galaxy Note2’s 3100mAh battery or Huawei Ascend Mate’s crazy 4050mAh power bank.
However, during my 720P video playback battery test, W7 lasted 6 hours and 50 minutes (50% screen brightness, 50% volume). This is pretty impressive for a smartphone with such a giant, power-consuming display. And in another online video streaming test, the W7 stood 4 hours and 20 minutes. So, I would say the performance of W7’s battery exceeds my expectations, but it would always be better to have a battery with more power storage.
Verdict
I wouldn’t call myself a phablet lover, as I would never buy a cellphone with a display bigger than 4.7 inch myself. Instead, I have regularly said that handsets with displays measuring about 4.3 inches diagonally are good for me and I often use the Motorola Razr as an example of my ideal phone size. From screen size to thickness and overall footprint, the Razr is perfect for me.
Having said that, as I used the ThL W7 more, I began to understand why Galaxy Note is so popular, a phablet can actually replace a 7 inch tablet on most occasions, and it’s generally easier to carry around. The display is big enough to be truly useful compared to other phones with slightly smaller screens, a lot of information can be shown at once.
Here are a few thoughts after spending more than 10 days carrying the ThL W7 and using it regularly:
The Good
The IPS display on ThL W7 is absolutely gorgeous, having more screen real estate in general is awesome. Objects are larger and clearer, and that obviously carries over to touch targets, which means fewer failed pokes.
The W7 has wonderful build quality, every detail has been taken great care of, and the metal wiredrawing pattern of the plastic battery cover gives the device all the expensiveness it deserves.
The MTK MT6589 Quad-core Processor is a decent choice as Soc., everything happens very fast on the W7, and I have experienced zero lag.
The cameras, both frontal and rear, are ideal for daily usage.
The Bad
The design of the device clearly falls into the category of Galaxy Note2 copycats, for a manufacture which aims to build a name for itself, copycatting is not a smart move, why not show some innovative ideas of your own, ThL?
For a phablet product with a power-consuming 5.7 inch display, the W7 has only featured a 2,300mAh Li-PO battery, which can hardly support an entire day of intense use.
Despite all the benefits the W7 might afford because of its size, it is still uncomfortable to hold for quite a number of users. One handed operation is very difficult, and this could be annoying if your left hand is occupied by something else.
Ultimately, there's no getting away from the fact that the ThL W7 is a niche device, if you can get over its size and the fact that it is another Galaxy Note2 copycat. It’s priced at only $275, making it one of the most cost-effective phablets in the market.
Seems nobody is interested in this copycat device.
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Great review!!! Wish i would had seen this post before I bought this phone for my friend. lol :laugh: Actually just received the phone today. There wouldn't happen to be any kind of custom roms?
i am also a happy user of this phone.I fully agree with the reviewer.My device is the one with 4gb internal rom but no problem for me,because i put a sd card and my external sd card showed in the system as first one,so i can move apps there.Τhe only "bad" thing for me is that it hasnt a big community to create for it.My other phone is the great hd2 and every day i can change roms.There are too many roms to choose.I would like to see a great development for this device too
using Skype video chat
clio94 said:
i am also a happy user of this phone.I fully agree with the reviewer.My device is the one with 4gb internal rom but no problem for me,because i put a sd card and my external sd card showed in the system as first one,so i can move apps there.Τhe only "bad" thing for me is that it hasnt a big community to create for it.My other phone is the great hd2 and every day i can change roms.There are too many roms to choose.I would like to see a great development for this device too
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Hi,
I purchased w7s a couple weeks ago and it is a nice phone. However, i am having a problem with Skype videa call. Microphone does not change over to speakerphone mode when i am using a video call feature with Skype and hangout. Is there any solution for this problem?
Thank you.
Home Button no wake up the sceen.
Hi I received my THL W7S is very good, but I can not wake up screen with home button, is well or is broken? i can configure this? thanks
Nightwolf30 said:
Hi I received my THL W7S is very good, but I can not wake up screen with home button, is well or is broken? i can configure this? thanks
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Its by design - waking up only with power button
There is workaround:
- install root (framaroot will do)
- install root explorer
- edit /system/usr/keylayout/mhl-keyboard.kl /system/usr/keylayout/generic.kl
on line 102, change
Code:
key 102 HOME
to
Code:
key 102 HOME WAKE_DROPPED
ie adding " WAKE_DROPPED" - notice space before Wake
Same on line 172
Reboot
It wakes the phone... tho sometimes you have to press several times
chavv said:
Its by design - waking up only with power button
There is workaround:
- install root (framaroot will do)
- install root explorer
- edit /system/usr/keylayout/mhl-keyboard.kl
on line 102, change
Code:
key 102 HOME
to
Code:
key 102 HOME WAKE_DROPPED
ie adding " WAKE_DROPPED" - notice space before Wake
Same on line 172
Reboot
It wakes the phone... tho sometimes you have to press several times
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Thanks for responding, I try to do that but I have not the file mhl-keyboard.kl I send you a screenshot.
/System/usr/keylayout/generic.kl
That is the correct file
chavv said:
/System/usr/keylayout/generic.kl
That is the correct file
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It works perfect. Thank you very much.
Custom Recovery
Hi...is there anyone who success insalled a custom recovery on the THL w7s (like ClockWorkMod) ?
I can't figure out how to do that! there are a lot of guide lines for THL 8/8+ wich is quite the same smartphone but nothing about the THL w7s
radudac said:
Hi...is there anyone who success insalled a custom recovery on the THL w7s (like ClockWorkMod) ?
I can't figure out how to do that! there are a lot of guide lines for THL 8/8+ wich is quite the same smartphone but nothing about the THL w7s
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- via SPFlashTool - download recovery and flash only recovery.img
or
root the phone, install MobileUncleTools from play market, copy recovery.img to sdcard root folder and in MobileUncle choose "Recovery Update"- pointing to recovery.img
thl w7s
I wish we'll have custom roms available for this phone
There are plenty custom ROMs
- Gravity mod, based on THL 8 rom
- Lewa 5 , latest from 15.11.2013
- MIUI v5. 3.11.27
- port from Lenovo S920
All of these are from 4pda.ru... if interested, i can give link&short description... but can't support, because i prefer my THL to be stock
please help no cwm install on w7 with sp flash tool or mobileuncle
pls give links to custom rom for W7S,
does it has notification led? how to enable it? or its just a charging indicator? thanks
Lenovo S750 carries the strong 1.2 GHz quad-core processor, dons 1 GB memory and the latest Android 4.2 operating system, provides users with a smooth smartphone experience.The imposing device is also equipped with a 4.5 inch qHD hd IPS screen along with big view angle produces perfect visual effect. At the same time, 9.9 mm ultra-thin body, plus the orange and black color, give Lenovo S750 a dynamic outlook. In addition, 2000 mah lithium polymer battery manages a solid battery life, 8 million pixels main camera supports 99 burst shoot, plus a suggested price of $260, it holds up well on the value front.
Lenovo S750 features whole body sealing design and Lenovo S750 is waterproof even in the depth of 1 meter underwater for 30 minutes. Corning Gorilla Glass II shaped a wear-resisting and anti-scrape gorgeous screen, which can be operated even with wet hands. Lenovo S750 also built in metal chassis and abrasion resistance and anti-scrape stone. Lenovo S750’s three proof (waterproof, dustproof and scratch-resistant) let you do any sports freely.
The orange and black color combination and 9.9 mm ultra-thin body make it cannot more fashionable. The main camera features 8 million pixels and builds in a variety of filter effects that support panorama photo shooting, 99 burst shoot, underwater photography, face recognition, smile shutter to record every cherished moment.
Lenovo S750 also supports WCDMA/GSM dual SIM dual standby. With innovative technologies, Lenovo S750 supports IVR and data synchronization, realizing surfing on the Internet while answering the phone.
HTC has launched its flagship smartphone for 2016, the simply-named 10. The 10 has a familiar design with virtually everything upgraded, including a change in direction for HTC's software. The Verge's Dan Seifert takes a first look at the new device. Update: the HTC 10 has an expected two days of battery life, not two hours.
Some video hands on
The 10 is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor and 4GB of RAM that we've seen in a handful of high-end Android phones already this year, and there is 32GB of internal storage plus a MicroSD slot for expansion. HTC says it has optimized the 10's software and hardware for faster touch response and the new phone is 50 percent more responsive than its predecessor. The 10's battery measures 3,000mAh, which HTC says is good for up to two days of life thanks to software and hardware optimizations, and supports Quick Charge 3.0 through the phone’s USB Type-C port.
The design of the 10 is similar to both the M9 and A9, and is best described as a blend of the two. It has HTC's signature all-aluminum construction, with large chamfered edges and machined ports. Below the display is a fingerprint scanner flanked by two capacitive buttons for back and recent apps — a departure from the on-screen buttons HTC has used on its flagships for the past couple of years. The phone itself is nice to look at and certainly not ugly in any way, but it's not a hugely groundbreaking design. At least it doesn't look like an iPhone.
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?