yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Device Reviews and Information] PTPWW:
With finger print scanner switched off, and with crystal rom v3, it works really good. about 1.5 days battery life, no big issues, nice looking - I had worse phones. I like it
[Device Reviews and Information] Mabbis:
I would like to try Crystalrom too but haven't found proper instructions how to do that (I have never rooted or flashed anything). Not sure if possible with windows 10?
[Device Reviews and Information] nickzeptepi:
Yes it's possible with win 10, as for rooting and flash it's a matter of research and a getting over the fear of bricking your phone.
[Device Reviews and Information] Elusivo:
Btw, on windows 10, is it possible to connect this phone as usb storage?

I hate using mtp but it's the only option working for me, when I select usb storage on the phone I only get a drive letter in windows but when i try opening the drive is not accessible.
[Device Reviews and Information] thierry77c:
Is it possible with windows XP?

Envoyé de mon Be Touch 2 en utilisant Tapatalk
[Device Reviews and Information] scotsguy2010:
I'm using the phone as my daily driver with CrystalROM. I'm also getting 1 - 2 days battery and have no problems with it at all. My main gripe is it being sold with a claim of Android 5.1 when it was actually 5.0, which might make me go elsewhere in future.

I've considered Xiaomi, but given this: http://www.xda-developers.com/xiaomi-locks-bootloader-on-recent-devices/ I may look elsewhere if I decide to replace my device.
[Device Reviews and Information] tareumlaneuchie:
You might want to look at the Zuk Z1, it is everything the Betouch isn't.
[Device Reviews and Information] grayfone:
Since I've given my betouch 2 to a close relative that needed a newer phone (and it still works fine with him... kinda think the first batch of phones in preorder worked better than the following batches lol), and wife insists to inherit my trusty OnePlus One, I've preordered the Elephone P9000. The Zuk Z1 isn't bad at all, but unfortunately doesn't get 4G in my area :crying:

It's a true jump in the unknown (like it was for the BeTouch 2, lol), and I'll let you guys know if you're interested :)
[Device Reviews and Information] peido:
Sent an email to Ulefone asking the SAR values for the Be Touch 2. In case any of you are interested, the answer they gave me:

Max SAR: 0.103W/Kg 10g Head Tissue; 0.296W/Kg 10g Body Tissue.

Don't know if these are real values.
[Device Reviews and Information] Mabbis:
Where can I find instructions how to install Crystalrom? I have never rooted, flashed or done any custom recovery things. Any help is appreciated :)
[Device Reviews and Information] rodryguez:
Never ulefone again

Me too!! I will NEVER buy an Ulefone phone again !!

I have switched to Xiaomi. I have bought both the Redmi Note 2 and the Redmi Note 3!

I am just in love with the Redmi Note 2 because with one simple trick, by adding a full metal contouring back cover (see there http://goo.gl/27q2hQ ) you just get an amazing full metal phone for as low as 120€ + 5€ for the back cover. The extraordinary quality of both the phone and the replacement full metal back cover gives to the Redmi Note 2 an advantage over the the Redmi Note 3 with a GREAT look and specifications with regular superupdated firmwares.

Forget about Ulefone lies and bad firmwares
[Device Reviews and Information] soulfunkdjx:
Do all the steps as described in the next link.

http://blog.ulefone.com/how-to-get-root-access-on-ulefone-be-touch-2/

After you install custom recovery and root your phone

Copy the crystal rom as it is as zip file to your SD card and then go to your custom recovery. From there backup your current rom, just to be safe and then wipe dalvik cache, cache, data, system and then choose install and select the crystal rom from your SD card. If something goes wrong and your phone will not boot up to crystal rom, go again to your custom recovery and choose restore so you'll restore your last backup. After installing a new rom it takes about 2-3 minutes your phone to boot up in android system, so don't get nervous.
[Device Reviews and Information] Mabbis:
Thx man! I'll give it a try!
[Device Reviews and Information] nickzeptepi:
Cheers, I've also cracked my screen and I've been looking at the redmi note 2 as well.

The sdcard slot and replaceable battery make it a good choice. The cover is a great find, does it increase the overall width?

But I've just seen the new elephone M3 32gb version and I'm really tempted.

Have you rooted the note 2? Has it been updated to miui 7?

Sent from my mobile, please forgive the autocorrect!
[Device Reviews and Information] rodryguez:
Yes this metal + PU leather look is an amazing great find. I can swear to you that the pictures of the cover do not even reflect its quality (exactly the same as the samsung quality) : the metal around does not look cheap or painted, it is true metal aluminium with extra smooth quality lines. Once put in place instead of the plastic original cover, nobody can understand how the phone is made ! And no it doesn't increase the overall width nor the weight. It even makes the phone look thinner than the original. It even has a carbon sticker within that acts as a heat dissipator. Truely if Xiami had launched the Redmi Note 2 with that kind of cover, they could have sold the phone at 250€!!

Do not hesitate between the redmi note 2 and the elephone M3, the quality of the Xiaomi phones has now an unreached level. I buy from one seller whose name is Goldway because he sends it to you already rooted and already updated to MIUI 7 europe. Once I got it I have just installed Purify and put my prefered launcher CM Launcher which has kept all the advantages of the MUIU 7 + redefined the overall look with some nice tricks (to begin I love the Black Os theme. The phone has really zero bug as per this day.

Guys, how do you keep respect for Ulefone since they did not even deign to push a Stagefright patch into their firmwares ???

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I 100% full agree with you. Add to this the stagefright vulnerability not even adressed by them !! How would I trust a company like this anymore ?! They lied on everything : camera specifications, battery capacity, version of Android and so on.... SHAME ON ULEFONE... They are just acting as thieves with good communication skills.
[Device Reviews and Information] supersonic835:
did you ever get the instructions to install Crystalrom?
[Device Reviews and Information] Mabbis:
Yeah I did, check earlier messages :)
[Device Reviews and Information] Benku:
Swollen battery

Hi guys. I have written here a few times regarding small problems with the phone, but now I've got a bigger one.

Basically i have had the phone for almost 6 months now and about a month ago the battery started to empty very fast. Today I took out the battery and discovered that it had swollen. Not much, but enough, so that the back cover wouldn't close from one side anymore.

I really like the phone and I don't want to give up on it, not yet. Do you know where I could buy a new battery for my Be Touch 2? I bought the phone from Aliexpress and I thought that maybe if I contact the seller, they could send me a new battery, refund some of the money or send me a new phone (haha won't happen:D). Do you think that they will take me seriously after 6 months from the purchase?

Thanks.
[Device Reviews and Information] soulfunkdjx:
You can buy a new battery from Gearbest.com

It costs 10 dollars.

I'm sorry to hear about the swollen thing.

Is better to throw away the battery because there's always the danger of explosion. Buy a new one and continue using this great phone (I know some of you will scream now,he he he).
[Device Reviews and Information] nickzeptepi:
It will only get bigger and then explode especially if you hit it with a hammer.

Sent from my mobile, please forgive the autocorrect!
[Device Reviews and Information] peterscm:
Mine also swollen. Already order 2 from Aliexpress. Waiting for it to arrive.

Be careful when ordering the Battery. There are two types. One is for Be-Touch (bar code area has grey background) and another for Be-Touch 2 (bar code area is normal white background). The seller will say it is for Be-Touch 2. Yes, it will work but less capacity.
[Device Reviews and Information] tareumlaneuchie:
Unfortunately the BT2 battery is NOT 3050 MAh... I have 2 batteries, and they are exactly and weight exactly the same. The serial number in one is 3022GX2550/4-3V and the other 3022GY3050/4-3V. Both are rated for 3050 MAh, one is for Betouch and the other one for Betouch 2. My guess is that the change is only on the sticker.

Another blatant lie from Ulefone.

Sentl from my Be Touch 2 using XDA Free mobile app
[Device Reviews and Information] Mabbis:
Yeah and they even faked a video about the battery testing. I would never suggest Ulefone's products to anyone, because the company itself is so horrible.
[Device Reviews and Information] soulfunkdjx:
I'll tell you a secret. If you want to find the truth take out the sticker from the battery and check what is truly it's capacity.
[Device Reviews and Information] rodryguez:
Ulefone LIES & FAKES continue with their new model, the "Ulefone Power".... Power of lies... they state the rom is 64bits capable of going to Android 6.0 and that the battery is a 6050mAH... Yeah... so to begin it is only 32bits, upgrade for Android 6.0 will never come (and will be erased from the web page once the pre-sale ends, as they did for Be Touch 2 which was stated to be going to Android 5.1 instead of fake 5.01), and on youtube you can see that their 6050mAh is something like a 3800mAh

Ah and I forgot, the lags are still their bigger than ever... in Asphalt 8 !!
[Device Reviews and Information] soulfunkdjx:
We have to wait and check if all these are true. The processor by the way is running on 1.3 so it may be laggy.
[Device Reviews and Information] bennz:
I have a broken screen , is it easy to replace ? and wheres best place to buy the replacement from? is aliexpress worth it ? $55 for the screen
[Device Reviews and Information] Kieras:
Hi everyone, It is the second day I own be touch 2 and I can't figure out what is wrong with it as it's not working properly on internet network. It supposed to work with 4G,3G and 2G. The Icon in the upper corner says 4G or 3G from time to time, but the speed to me looks more like 2G.... and when I go to Preferred network I see 2G there although I did set 4G as recommended and did see 4G next to my network operator in available networks list and actually chose it instead of detect automatically.

And now here is the list of problems that I actually face.

Facebook works, but when I choose any link from facebook I get the "web page not available" message

On the FB messenger I can send messages but I can't receive photos, I see grey quadrant but no photo

On hangouts I do receive messages, bet when I try to send one I get "Message not send. Touch to retry" and "no internet connection" when I go back to the message list.

When I launch play store I get "connection has timed out. Retry" but nothing changes no matter how many times I retry...

None of this happens when I use the phone on wi fi.

Please help :crying:
[Device Reviews and Information] soulfunkdjx:
Mmmm this is strange. I think the problem is coming from your router and you should change the channel from the router's settings. (This is a solution about wifi)

About the 4G problem i have to say that the 4G is only for the data internet connnection. If you try to call someone, i mean a normal call and not internet call, you'll see tha it's changing to 3G. When you're ending the call is returning again to 4G. Also you have to change the sim card to a new one that supports the 4G signal and ask your carrier to enable the 4G connection for your sim card. At least this is what i have done in Greece.

In case you already have done this i can't think anything else except that you are in a spot that the signal of your carrier is not so good and changes time to time. Does this problem persists even when you are in other places too?

Maybe you should try the ''factory reset'' option from settings menu. (Everything will be deleted so backup your phone numbers and photos,videos,music or anything else you need)

If the problem persists after all these solutions you should try and install a custom rom, the best option is crystal rom version 3.

I can't think any other solutions.
[Device Reviews and Information] Kieras:
You misunderstood about the wi fi. On wi fi everything works ok. Only with data internet I have all the above mentioned problems. My sim supports 4G I already talked to the service provider. I see 3G, 4G changing in the corner from time to time, so I think network works fine and it did work fine with my previous phones in this area (Samsung galaxy, LG L90), but why my phone does all the things I've listed? I did factory restore, didn't change anything. Installing rom kills the warranty of the phone I heard.
[Device Reviews and Information] tasanhalas:
I only use the SIM 1 slot, but I can´t get 4g anywhere and there is coverage according to the provider (and apps that measure 4g speed don´t detect any).... Is the 4g only in the SIM 2 slot?
[Device Reviews and Information] 3dfxpro:
Ehm i have a question? My be touch 2 kernel is 18jun but i saw persons that have kernel 2july . how do I update it ? And does the new update release today will come in ota ?
[Device Reviews and Information] aanish01:
Good phone
[Device Reviews and Information] Yeman56:
I have maybe the explain about your measurements off the mark for the battery: it could be a bad calibration, and the charging is not truly full ! Like on my Elephone P6000, when I charge it to 100%, I reboot it and it's finally 84% and need to charge it again (16% of the battery ≈ 2700*0.16 ≈ 432mAh !) .. And because the optimization is not good, the system seems not very thrifty in energy (someone mentioned 15% spent on phone idle)

Someone posted on Facebook his measure : about 2340mAh, so 3050-2340=710mAh = (710*100/3050) % ≈ 23.3%, it's impressive but maybe possible..

And why the measures that are found on the Internet are very different : here it's ≈2100mAh and on Facebook it's ≈2340mAh, Almost 10% gap..
[Device Reviews and Information] mkdonald:
See my posting from yesterday afternoon where I found Ulefone released it online on their Support site. Have to download to computer & do it yourself, not via OTA, yet anyway.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=61925094&postcount=185
[Device Reviews and Information] nicopelle:
Hi lunarken, mine too @ gearbest.

:(
[Device Reviews and Information] mkdonald:
With "SIM #1 = Std size (horizontal insert); SIM #2 = Micro size (vertical slot)"

My understanding is that the SIM you allocate as your DATA SIM will be the one that attempts to get the 4G/3G reception.

Certainly based on my week's usage that can be either SIM #1 or #2, and yesterday after the July ROM update I briefly had 4G showing against #1, but I wasn't planning to use that one as my data SIM as had no credit on it and once swapped to #2 SIM that was 3G (not a 4G SIM/service) and #1 SIM went back to G.

I had NOT seen 4G at all displayed when I was using the original out of the box June ROM.

(The '4G'ness of this phone is an issue that has been very little addressed on here so far.)
[Device Reviews and Information] tasanhalas:
So if you use both SIM slots you can choose which one is the DATA, as I only use 1,it should be it by default. Hummm this isnt good.. on the other hand you did catch 4g with the SIM1
[Device Reviews and Information] Andy4Shurr:
That could be plausible for a few people using just their phones but it wouldn't account for the measurements taken using external battery reading equipment.

It's more likely that some of the units have been shipping with the old be touch 1 battery units. That would be my guess.
[Device Reviews and Information] Leodensian:
Battery life

Here's a thread which may be of some interest to you people lucky enough to have received their phones regarding battery life. Certainly something i'm going to play with once I get mine.

http://xdaforums.com/android/general/guide-extreme-battery-life-t3095884
[Device Reviews and Information] Yeman56:
Nice, thank you.
[Device Reviews and Information] Yeman56:
Many thanks for this big review. I also ordered it with Post NL shipping method ! I hope my delivery will be as fast (France). But for now, Gearbest still has not sent anything since 7/14..
[Device Reviews and Information] bajen:
Gearbest will get phones on the 20/7 the reply in a mail.

Skickat från min A0001
[Device Reviews and Information] r_kalar_2:
First sim was the default one in my phone. I can change it easily.

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Today I have totally discharged the battery of Ulefone Be Touch 2 till it can't be turned on. Then I have charged it to 100%. It takes 2.25 hour. Charger is rated at 1.5A. If it can supply on an average at 1.25A the battery's capacity should be 1.25x2.25 Ah= 2.812 Ah or 2812 mah. I will do more test today and tomorrow.
[Device Reviews and Information] Yeman56:
I use Ampere on Google Play to know approximately the output intensity delivered by chargers, but I don't know if it's really accurate.. If it can help you a bit..
[Device Reviews and Information] ghiurtuv:
It depends about your country,in like one week it will arrive in France(after it`s shipped) ;).I really hope Ulefone will make a forum like Elephone,maybe if they are not capable of doing some nice updates,some developers will try do do their job for our hapiness.
[Device Reviews and Information] Yeman56:
The community manager said on Facebook that they are "working on" it. :D
[Device Reviews and Information] r_kalar_2:
What's your reading?
[Device Reviews and Information] DanBT2:
I envy those who already got their Ulefone Be Touch 2, because I ordered in Aliexpress, and still hasn't received yet for 1 month. I even choose DHL Shipping for faster delivery =(. Anyway, I think the phone is not bad. I have read many reviews so far and almost of the reviews is a positive feedback, though I don't still have it yet. But I think this is a great phone with a great price :good:
[Device Reviews and Information] Mabbis:
Thanks [MENTION=5192073]soulfunkdjx[/MENTION]! I managed to install Crystalrom and currently testing it. Phone feels much better now!
[Device Reviews and Information] Mabbis:
Too bad Snapchat main camera issue still exists :(
[Device Reviews and Information] Kieras:
Solved my problems, I had to reenter manually APN settings (deleted some proxy address), and now everything works fine :) And I don't know who said something bad about ulefone service, they helped me solve the issue, by answering my email the first thing in the monday morning with instruction what to do :)
[Device Reviews and Information] soulfunkdjx:
Ulefone seems to have learned from their mistakes. It's more responsible company now. Let's see what the future will show us.
[Device Reviews and Information] Mabbis:
Too bad there's no future for Ulefone BT2 users. I assume that none of who bought BT2 would buy another Ulefone product or even recommend Ulefone to their friends :)
[Device Reviews and Information] soulfunkdjx:
I don't want anything else, my bt2 is beyond the best phone I've ever had. My next phone will be also an ulefone as you can see the future models are amazing...check the ulefone "future" phone.
[Device Reviews and Information] notcosi:
Just broke my screen... No point in getting it fixed. This phone has been so disappointing.. Xiaomi for me next
[Device Reviews and Information] nickzeptepi:
U must have very low standards, all the v best with your new purchase!! [emoji15]
[Device Reviews and Information] d123:
I don't think either of you understand, I'm not talking about data, I'm talking about the phone being able to access 3G for calls and texts. Not every network in the world uses 2G, for example a 3 sim from 3UK will not work on 2G, it needs to run on 2100Mhz 3G for calls and texts.

The phone would need to run on 3G/4G calls/texts + data on sim 1 and 3G calls/texts on sim 2.
[Device Reviews and Information] soulfunkdjx:
Believe me I don't have low standards. If you check my previous messages you'll notice that I am one of the few that they don't have any problem at all. Six months now and no white spots, no loss signal on wifi, no lag on keyboard, id fingerprint recognition works great, battery life very good (after customizing some things and calibrating the battery). Everything runs perfect and i am also on original rom full updated. So why to be a disappointed customer? Not at all...
[Device Reviews and Information] Mabbis:
With the original I had all the apps in my SD card. Seems I can't put apps to memory card in crystalrom?
[Device Reviews and Information] mangone:
ShouldBeTouch 2

I've bought mine on Sep, 2015. After months struggling I've finally found a way to use it with Xposed and all the tricks to extend battery life (including fingerprint off), besides other known issues discussed in this thread. Now I have two blind spots on the screen and it became useless to me. I agree it has its charm and this phone should be a lot of things as promised. Those who are facing no problems should be the one in one million kind of lucky guys who win the lotteries worldwide. Same way the phone itself should be called CouldBeTouch or ShouldBeTouch 2. Straight to the point: I'll never buy Ulephone again. I've bought two new cellphones from Xiaomi and Asus and I'm pretty satisfied for the moment.
[Device Reviews and Information] -fluffy-:
1+ fore that

I also have Asus Great phone

An im waiting fore my new vowney

Never ulephone again worst **** ever made
[Device Reviews and Information] geheimke:
Hi,

Can somebody tell me if the battery from the touch 2 (fake battery capasity) is this the same of the touch 3 (real capasuty i hope) ?

Somebody have tested the touch 3 with fingerprints on? How many houres works the Be touch 3? Thanks!
[Device Reviews and Information] scotsguy2010:
I'm pretty happy with my Be Touch 2 now that I'm using CrystalROM and its my daily driver. However it's been a painful journey at times and lying about the Android version is unforgivable. That was deliberately misleading their customers.
[Device Reviews and Information] gringo_vip:
Me too :D, do you have good batery life now???

Enviado desde mi Be Touch 2
[Device Reviews and Information] scotsguy2010:
Yes - lasts me all day which is all I look for! I am pretty careful about which apps I install, though.
[Device Reviews and Information] Guerreiro_BR:
Where can I find spare parts for BT2?
[Device Reviews and Information] soulfunkdjx:
http://www.etotalk.com/Wholesale-ulefone-repair_c1215?page=2
[Device Reviews and Information] Mabbis:
My battery consumption is still disgusting after installing crystalrom. Also my battery itself seems to be a little swollen now :D I would just be happy if the battery exploded so I could buy a new phone. :)
[Device Reviews and Information] Guerreiro_BR:
I made a video on how to assemble and disassemble the BT2 display. Sorry about the quality, but you can have a good notion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olEqdBV28mI
[Device Reviews and Information] Ormbett:
Yep, the quality sucks :) But the content is fantastic. Thanks you very much! Dit it take much heat to loosen the screen? Did you applied any glue when you fitted the new screen? What was the trickiest part?

Kind regards
[Device Reviews and Information] Guerreiro_BR:
The trickiest part is to remove the screen. You have to warm up well to melt the glue. When you see that you are not removing, you have to heat up more. Very careful with the flat cable. I'll do another video with better quality
[Device Reviews and Information] thierry77c:
How many rom of bt2 can we install with twrp 2.7.0?