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[Device Reviews and Information] Blandroid:
Fair enough.

If getting one depends on it having it's own section here then this probably isn't the phone for you - maybe buy a phone that already has XDA support?

There's loads of development going on here around the Zenfone for example.
[Device Reviews and Information] Kukubski:
There's info on UMI Forums about ROM v1.7 being in development as well as fix for slow USB transfer speed. Hope they can deliver.
[Device Reviews and Information] Blandroid:
Great news! :D
[Device Reviews and Information] bencebacsi:
The clicking noise and slow USB issues will be fixed in the next (v1.7) update... as promised by UMI representatives.
[Device Reviews and Information] Kukubski:
Have to say I'm impressed with the battery life. Phone seems to easily last through the entire day and still has juice left until afternoon on the next day.

Photo quality, however is bad and it's difficult to capture a still image without blur.
[Device Reviews and Information] Kukubski:
Umi Iron v1.7 ROM (beta) released: http://community.umidigi.com/thread-1377-1-1.html
[Device Reviews and Information] -Chaz-:
Dont buy UM IRON

Hey guys.

I have an UMI IRON for some months now. The phone is not the badest....

But more bad than good.

Audio Quality is the badest i have ever heard, Off-Screen gestures and HOTKNOT were promised -

Started From Rom 1.4 till now 1.7 ------ BUT still NOTHING of These Things!

UMI dont make good, stable roms for the IRON.

They promised Miui - but they gave us MyUi (Fake miui-like launcher=crap)

Other roms are also not stable working or just launchers.

The original flip-cover for the IRON dont work. UMI had manufactured it false!!! The Screen Wake Up- Function does not exist, because UMI has put a too weak magnet in it. And on the questions to UMI what they will do with the selled covers - NOTHING, NO answers.

They have known that the covers dont work, but still have selled it. UMI is a LIAR-COMPANY, believe me....

Dont buy the UMI IRON - you will not have a good time with it.

Best regaRDS
[Device Reviews and Information] Rimasi89:
Maybe i'll think twice before recomending this phone to anyone in that case. I've been following this thread untill i realize that to much time has passed and nothing really greatfull has come to UMI IRON software. They're just solving things that should have solved a long time ago, when it was released.

That's a shame because i know it could have been better if they spent a little time exploring this phone.

That's my opinion!
[Device Reviews and Information] estuardo4:
I'm sorry for your bad luck with them, but I, like many other buyers, am really happy with my Iron. You're talking about a flip case, not the Iron. I purchased a very reliable $180 phone that works 100% for me. Also, about the OS, Flyme 4.5 is a real OS. Also 360OS and both are working. Obviously they are just ports to work on the phone (that's what UMI promised anyway), so some functions are not available.

UMI is a liar company as much as other thousands of Chinese companies. Even less so. I'm a very satisfied consumer. The quality is good for a $180 USD phone.

Please buy the UMI Iron. It is a good quality phone. But you also have to keep in mind that UMI is a small company and has several new phones launching at this time and support to fix OS problems for the Iron won't be available as fast as we hope. The good news for all of us is that there's a lot of new $180 or less phones launching at China (from Elephone, Oukitel and even Huawei) that can work out for you.
[Device Reviews and Information] Blandroid:
Well said - I completely agree with you and would (actually have) recommend this phone without reservation or hesitation.

For the money, it's a superb handset which I'm still delighted with.

I think it's unfair and unrealistic to buy a phone with such a small price-tag then expect it and the company who made it to perform like something costing 4 times more money.

If you want gold-standard consumer experience - buy a bloody iPhone!
[Device Reviews and Information] s7yler:
UMI IRON Firmware v1.7 is now available here:

http://www.needrom.com/download/umi-iron/
[Device Reviews and Information] Kukubski:
That's the beta ROM v1.7 mentioned a few posts earlier.
[Device Reviews and Information] luki_92_92:
Are any custom roms available for this device, something like CM or MIUI? I want to buy UMI Iron PRO but I don't know is there any support from modding scene?
[Device Reviews and Information] Kukubski:
Not sure about pro modding scene. There is a number of roms available through rootjoy.
[Device Reviews and Information] themitaka:
encryption

Hello,

does this device support android encryption with some of the roms available for it?

thanks for sharing
[Device Reviews and Information] Kukubski:
There is an option to encrypt the device in the menu so presumably YES.
[Device Reviews and Information] themitaka:
Hi, thanks for your answer

I have already bad experience with phones, that had encryption in the menu, but it didn't worked. For example elephone p7000, which for example has encryption as option in the menu, but in fact it did not worked, at least the phone got unofficial fix later on...

but p8000 has no encryption option in menu at all, and still no unofficial fix, and most probably no hope for official...

That's why it will be great if someone can confirm for sure, that encryption works on UMI Iron pro...
[Device Reviews and Information] baboskristof:
problem

Hi,

I have a big problem with my phone. I just bought the phone and I deleted the built-in browser (because I didn't like it). After this the Google Play Services was crashed everytime so I decided to make a factory reset. I did it and the setup screen is coming up but I can't skip this and when i wanna connect the WiFi the Play Services stops - every time. Can anyone help me?

(Sorry for my bad English.)
[Device Reviews and Information] Kukubski:
Have you tried flashing the phone using Rootjoy?
[Device Reviews and Information] baboskristof:
No, because RootJoy needs USB debug mode.
[Device Reviews and Information] Kukubski:
Is there a reason why you don't want to enable it. can always switch it off afterwards.
[Device Reviews and Information] baboskristof:
I can't enable it because i can't go to settings.
[Device Reviews and Information] mondohow:
Have you tried using SPFlash Tool? There's a guide in the UMi forums and that worked for me when I thought my phone was bricked.
[Device Reviews and Information] Kukubski:
I have successfully encrypted my Umi Iron.
[Device Reviews and Information] nestojean:
UMI iron official update 1.7 now released on umidigi. Official changelog not available@ this time but @ least it's something...
[Device Reviews and Information] mondohow:
Thanks but I'm not touching it till they put up the change log. Hopefully it's better than the 1.7 Beta they had on the forums.
[Device Reviews and Information] bajaber:
Basically, same as Umi Zero...lots of promises, sub-par end product.
[Device Reviews and Information] Kukubski:
I would still say that for a £100 you are getting good value with this handset.
[Device Reviews and Information] nikunj87:
Guys, do you know how to silent touch (haptic like) sounds without muting system notifications?
[Device Reviews and Information] electros:
Yes, go to settings/sounds anb nottifications/general(or your profile in use) and slide to off sound if touch switch

Trimis de pe al meu IRON folosind Tapatalk
[Device Reviews and Information] stopro:
hi just discovered iron have hardware buttons when i get camera i record and post. i think wot i have done was used gravity box and trn on navigation bar tweaks i think cos all nav soft buttons was gone i was ****ing i deleted soem aps or trn off autostart but i think ater restart how i sayd buttons was gone i instaled udn but they was working crap but when i hited that gap betwen screen and led vibration start work didnt knw wot is that till i ditnt hit again and hardware buttons worked. howq i sayed when i get cam i record and post but maybe u gonn abe lucky and trn on
[Device Reviews and Information] np27np27:
Read the first post, the hardware buttons is already know!
[Device Reviews and Information] stopro:
ooou i didnt read all thx my bad
[Device Reviews and Information] Heshamvido:
Anyone had problems with smart cover

I bought umi iron from aliexpress received it, nothing wrong and was really ok. The smart cover was working fine. I gave this phone to my brother and bought another 2 phones for me and my wife. When i received the two new phones i found that the two smart covers aren't working on both phones.

Is it a problem with the phone itself or the flip cover???

How to make sure??? I think that the smart cover depend on the proximity sensor which is working fine during calls...
[Device Reviews and Information] MarcSN311:
Hey Guys,

I want to develop a cyanogen mod port for the UMI Iron, but I can not afford to buy one for devlopment.

If you want to support me have a look at generosity.com/fundraisers/umi-iron-cyanogen-mod

have a look at this fund raising campaign!

regards,

Marc
[Device Reviews and Information] Blandroid:
Have you tried asking on the Umi forum? They might be able to suggest something - possibly get the company to donate one to you or arrange for you to help their dev team in some way?

Good of you to attempt this with a phone you don't personally own - what's your interest if you don't mind me asking?
[Device Reviews and Information] MarcSN311:
They deleted my post without any comments...

I bought one, but I need to use it as my every day phone, so I can't reflash/wipe it all the time, thats why i need one for development :)
[Device Reviews and Information] ChimeyJimmey:
Really?!

Please, provide proof that you're accredited to build something useful,

prior of asking any money for it. ;)
[Device Reviews and Information] Kukubski:
ROM v1.8 released. Available through RootJoy.
[Device Reviews and Information] Ricoow:
Can anybody vonfirm or deny that this phone works on Dutch LTE bands. (800/1800/2600)

I have read contradicting specs on the phone. One stating that it does 1800/2100/2600 only and others saying it does include 800 band.

And if the 800 is not supported, what would it mean for my connectivity?
[Device Reviews and Information] estuardo4:
Android Auto

Hello,

I don't know if any of you have used Android Auto successfully, but I can't use it. I connect my Umi iron and I just got a blank screen. Android Auto is running on my phone, but no image is displayed at my head unit.

After reading some forums, all advise to try out different USB cables, but I've tried 5 so far and none works with Android Auto.

Is there a setting that I should apply? What other similar Mediatek phones are like the Umi Iron? so I can broad my search.

Thank you for your help.
[Device Reviews and Information] megthebest:
800 is not supported, it means that if in your area 4g is on 800Mhz band, you never have 4G signal.. only 3G
[Device Reviews and Information] Blandroid:
Maybe they didn't take you seriously and thought you were a scammer trying to get a free phone.

Have you provided details/proof of your other development work either there or here?

Couldn't agree more - there's nothing sub-par about my phone and people still ask me where they can buy one.

The notification light never fails to draw attention ;)
[Device Reviews and Information] megthebest:
UMI Rome Versus Iron Pro (Italian language):

[Youtube]KhpSzGOyrqw[/Youtube]

Happy NEW YEAR
[Device Reviews and Information] DoobyDroid:
Any one tried the other ROMs on the RootJoy app ie 360 os
[Device Reviews and Information] gesamgr:
Hi guys what's the last official for the device?

and what about custom roms? are exist any?

thanks!!!
[Device Reviews and Information] DoobyDroid:
V 1.8 is latest download RootJoy from Umi home page connect and will give you option to update stock to latest V 1.8 or list of custom ROMs available at present like 360 os [emoji3]
[Device Reviews and Information] shedshort:
I tried all those FlymeOS, MIUI and other stuff from Rootjoy. But all those Roms are buggy as sh*t

and won´t be dailies.

Even the stock (v1.8) isn´t perfect, but way better than the others.
[Device Reviews and Information] DoobyDroid:
Yr I stuck with stock seems stable not had any issues doubt will ever see CM on this device unless some kind person ports never know we might get M from umi yet
[Device Reviews and Information] iewar92:
Can someone help me i need a stock rom of the umi iron pro or a mtk droidtools backup so i can flash it i accidently bricked mine when i flashed xposed installer and in a atempt to do a factory reset i think i got into a secret menu by pressing all the buttuns over a minute and i think i erased the mmc partition please help me
[Device Reviews and Information] DoobyDroid:
Just use RootJoy from umi site to re flash ROM
[Device Reviews and Information] Blandroid:
I was JUST going to say that :laugh:
[Device Reviews and Information] mukulsoni:
Latest UMI ROME thread with all info, roms and recovery

Hey guys, just create this thread http://xdaforums.com/android/general/umi-rome-5-5-hd-amoled-2-5d-screen-t3336513. You can get all info about official and ported roms, recovery and most awaited upcoming CM-12.1.
[Device Reviews and Information] np27np27:
Link dont work [emoji30] [emoji30]

Here we go

http://xdaforums.com/android/general/umi-phone-umi-rome-t3247118

---------- Post added at 08:53 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:46 PM ----------

Do the UMI ROME roms work on the iron?
[Device Reviews and Information] mukulsoni:
Just updated the link http://xdaforums.com/android/general/umi-rome-5-5-hd-amoled-2-5d-screen-t3336513
[Device Reviews and Information] DeathByArmadillo:
Haven't tried it (as the fingerprint reader is said not to work in the notes), but a CM 12.1 just appeared for the pro on needrom...
[Device Reviews and Information] Blandroid:
I just wanted to warn everyone - DO NOT REMOVE YOUR EXT SD CARD UNLESS YOU ABSOLUTELY HAVE TO!!!

I was abroad recently and removed mine so that I could insert a 2nd local sim and now neither my old SD card that I removed nor any brand new SD cards will work. Initially, I was getting the 'SD card damaged' message when I reinstalled the card and now I don't get any messages whatsoever - the phone behaves as though there's no SD card in it at all.

I'm really disappointed because I had SD card issues with the first one I had, and returned. I can't believe this has happened after I've had this replacement phone for all this time.

Hopefully, this post will save someone else's device.

This issue (and clearly it is one) spoils an otherwise excellent phone. Perhaps it was addressed in the Pro?
[Device Reviews and Information] DeathByArmadillo:
I've had a pro (on official 3.02) for the last two weeks, and have used extra SIMs a lot during travel, and never had that issue with the SD.
[Device Reviews and Information] Blandroid:
Even though it doesn't help me, I really hope that whatever this problem is has been fixed in the Pro - I got one for my OH.

I don't think the report of a single person necessarily means that they have - fingers crossed though :fingers-crossed: and thanks for your input.
[Device Reviews and Information] DeathByArmadillo:
Nah, anecdotal doesn't prove a point, especially since build quality is more likely to be the culprit, might have been lucky on that.

Anyway, just had a quick fiddle with the CM 12.1 rom on pro, not the slightest issue apart from it not having fingerprint/move to physical nav keys, so reverted, but it's a good sign that there IS some dev going on. Might even hope for a CM13 :)
[Device Reviews and Information] Blandroid:
I thought I'd be fine with the replacement phone and was, right up until this happened. The fact that this issue has occurred in 2 phones now is pretty damning - especially as they were bought months apart from two different retailers.

I'm 100% convinced that there's something iffy about the connectors where the 2nd SD card sits - dodgy build quality as you said.

I've defended UMI a lot over the months but I'm really disappointed now.
[Device Reviews and Information] mondohow:
It's definitely a problem with the connectors as I've had the same problem on 3 different Iron phones. I've never been a fan of the dual purpose sim tray and it looks like UMi didn't get it right from all the reports of this issue I remember form their forum. Someone suggested opening up the phone and re-seating the connectors but I couldn't justify doing that for what was a brand new device.

Returning a phone to China is neither cheap or easy so I finally gave up and bought a Xiaomi device.
[Device Reviews and Information] Blandroid:
THREE?? :eek: That's pretty conclusive - and not in a good way. The dual function sim tray sounds good in theory but in practice they just haven't managed to pull it off.

Additionally, like me - there's going to be people with SD cards installed and working fine and they won't experience any trouble until they remove it for whatever reason. It's a real nightmare.

I'm fine with doing a teardown as I've watched it done on YT several times but I've never seen anyone go as far as to access the bit where the sim tray sits. It's in some kind of metal casing and I don't want to go to all the trouble of disassembling, only to find out that this particular thing requires some special tool or cannot be opened.

I'll have to keep trawling YT or if anyone can help me in that regard (accessing the connectors) please let me know, thanks :)
[Device Reviews and Information] np27np27:
There is a cm 12 port now available for the iron.

http://www.needrom.com/download/cm12-1-unoficial-umi-iron/

Anyone tried it yet? Is it any good?
[Device Reviews and Information] DeathByArmadillo:
Yup, hardware buttons, and fingerprint reader missing. Which to me are the main points of the Iron Pro
[Device Reviews and Information] lopusina:
Well, i ordered Elephone P8000, and Umi Iron, i will compare them and then sell the looser, And what you do is ridiculous you look like you are paid to promote p8000 and that is just lame. I believe there is a theme for p8000.
[Device Reviews and Information] khafan11:
i'll waiting for your review ;)
[Device Reviews and Information] lopusina:
Well i will try to make one, and i will post my thoughts on both phones.
[Device Reviews and Information] Gruffles01:
Any update on the "fake" sensors from the s7yler review video? Are these things that may be made active in future updates or is the hardware just missing entirely?
[Device Reviews and Information] KURT.Beadles:
I won’t write it in stone but from my experience I wouldn't count on that they will work in a future update. I think they will send out updates so the basic functions will work and then just forget about it as usual.
[Device Reviews and Information] gesamgr:
what fake sensors? on iron?
[Device Reviews and Information] KURT.Beadles:
No, in a toothpick. :D Yes the Iron that's what we're talking about eagle eye ;)
[Device Reviews and Information] gesamgr:
hope IRON not have quality problems as zero and others UMI products have
[Device Reviews and Information] KURT.Beadles:
Yeah, I really hope that as well since it looks like a nice gadget. But we just need to wait and see when it will be a final release and then some time to see how it works in the real world.
[Device Reviews and Information] Gruffles01:
Well I've ordered one and will hopefully receive it not long after July 27. I'll let you all know how it goes after a few days playing with it. So far, everything I've seen about it looks pretty good apart from those sensors not working in S7yler's review video.

But... the proof will be in the product that the everyday customers get rather then the reviewers. It can't be any worse then the mountain of issues being reported for the Ulefone Be Touch 2! I ended up cancelling my order for one of those and switching to the UMI Iron... let's hope I made the right choice.
[Device Reviews and Information] dragon2knight:
The best UMI out there is the eMax. You should have went for that one....who knows when you'll get the Iron in, they are lying about the release date almost daily....
[Device Reviews and Information] Gruffles01:
Not sure about "lying almost daily". They've been saying July 27th consistently for some time (they only had one shift from July 20th). I'll have a little faith until I see otherwise.

In saying that... it'll be a small miracle the day a Chinese manufacturer releases a phone on the original advertised date.
[Device Reviews and Information] gesamgr:
no harries...best late release instead hurry and with bugs...so review was with pre-production model, so sensors will be working for sure...
[Device Reviews and Information] KURT.Beadles:
gesamgr, you really have faith in Chinese phones :D
[Device Reviews and Information] Gruffles01:
Ha ha... and just as I say this UMI shift the release date to July 31! At least it's only an extra 4 days... so far. Fingers crossed this doesn't turn into an Elephone P7000 situation!
[Device Reviews and Information] BloodRose:
Oh that's it, I'm going to have to cancel and go with something else I think. They've pushed their luck about as far as it can go and I've had enough of their lies and nonsense.
[Device Reviews and Information] Gruffles01:
I wouldn't go that far just yet. That'll only be 11 days after their original advertised release date.

If you want to be an early adopter of Chinese smartphone technology then you pretty much have to take into account a delay in the phone release. It's a common occurrence no matter who you deal with. If you don't want any delays, you'll need to buy something that is out there already.
[Device Reviews and Information] BloodRose:
Let's not mess about, even when one of these phones is already out, it can still take them ages to come up with the goods because both the manufacturers and the resellers seem to be mostly incompetent and disorganised.

It's 11 days now but who knows how long all of this is going to drag on for? It could be weeks at this rate and Umi just seem to enjoy messing people around. If they couldn't produce the goods on time then they shouldn't have pushed the resellers to take pre-orders with promotions etc all over the place.

The Chinese still have a LOT to learn about customer service.
[Device Reviews and Information] Gruffles01:
Don't get me wrong, I'm not excusing them of their faults. But to suggest that they enjoy messing people around is a bit silly. This is a common theme with most Chinese manufacturers and is something that we are generally not used to, but I feel that it's gradually improving as they realise the importance that brand loyalty plays for future profits.

An extra 11 days I can forgive... a month, nope.
[Device Reviews and Information] BloodRose:
Believe me, they have already pushed this back at the last minute twice now without apology. There is no way that this thing is actually going to ship in 11 days.

Perhaps they don't enjoy messing people around but they do enjoy wasting people's time and gathering money for things that don't exist. They are scammers at worst and absolutely useless and incompetent at best .
[Device Reviews and Information] Gruffles01:
You do realise that product delays are a fairly common occurrence and not only with Chinese manufacturers? Apple's watch was delayed, Jawbone's Up3 was delayed, HTC One was delayed, surface pro 4... delayed. The list goes on.

Seems the world is full of useless incompetent scammers. :eek:
[Device Reviews and Information] BloodRose:
Those products weren't delayed at the last minute, the delay was usually significant and had a rationale behind it, and the manufacturer communicated about the delay in advance and provided the reasoning and a solid apology.

Umi have met none of those criteria.