yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Device Reviews and Information] stapo101:
Can you explain a little more about how you installed xposed?

I installed xposed myself earlier today. I used the unofficial build for 5.0 armv8 phones found on xda. I have used this before on an Ecoo E04 (which is also an MTK6752 SoC) that was running 5.0. On that phone it worked pretty well expect it did distort some icons on occasion. The main reason for installing it was to use Amplify to control a lot of the unnecessary wakelocks.

I didn't have to do anything with prop settings. It installed fine. I was able to install GravityBox and Amplify. Amplify detected root and xposed framework fine but none of the wakelocks were blocked successfully. Interestingly this was the same when I installed xposed for 5.1 on my iOcean m6752 which is a genuine 5.1.

I have only had the phone for a day. My only concerns are the battery is pretty average, although it may be suffering from "1st day tinkering syndrome" as I keep playng with it. I installed google now launcher and it's pretty smooth. I wouldn't call it laggy at all but then again it's not as quick as the iocean which is lightening fast. The main disappointment for me is the fact that it doesn't show notifications on the lockscreen when you are using fingerprint unlock. Such a shame, it;s one of my favourite features of lollipop. Hopefully this may get fixed if there is a future update.

I wouldn't say I have had any overheating issues. It can get quite warm such as when first installing all of my apps, but nothing compared with the heating of the Ecoo E04. The camera looks good so far and the fingerprint sensor is very very good and fast. Oh, and I would say the build quality is excellent.
[Device Reviews and Information] brapifra:
I'm don't know how it's possible that many of you have so different opinions about this phone!

One user said that the other day Ulefone sent an OTA update that fixed the heat problems, but some are still saying that the phone is getting hot.

About the laggy system the same, even the user stapo11 has said right now that he wouldn't say it was laggy.

And about the software support, I've a little of hope, if you look at the ulefone's official facebook page they have post today a new post where they apologize about the delay of stock because they didn't expect this success, and finally they say that the next stock will be ship the 18 July and they hope that when the phones arrives to the buyers will have the option of install MIUI OR CYANOGEMOD, BECAUSE THEIR ENGINEERS ARE WORKING ON THAT RIGHT NOW!

Maybe I am a bit naive... I don't know...
[Device Reviews and Information] WearySky:
It's interesting that you were able to install the 5.0 version on the phone, for me it didn't allow the 5.0 version to be installed at all, I had to install the 5.1 version. And the 5.1 version basically didn't work at all - none of the lollipop GravityBox tweaks worked, period. I still haven't gotten around to changing the build prop to 5.0 so I can install the 5.0 version to test.

You are, a bit. This tactic is exceedingly common with smaller Chinese manufacturers - big on promises, small on delivery.
[Device Reviews and Information] stapo101:
I used the exposed for 5.0 from here

http://xdaforums.com/xposed/xposed-android-5-1-successfully-t3074586
[Device Reviews and Information] krotos:
maybe is time to some moderator or admin threath this china mobiles feedbacks, i can´t believe so mutch opinion diferrences,i never imagine that a forum like xda, that all that is writen is for me is crystal and clear, is going to be so mess....

i also know that the selling department on china is very competivity but please treat your diferences on china and on bbs blogs, dont ruin this forum,,,

and one more thing from all the reviews i see i never see one real good feedback for this mediatek processor, i tink iff mediatek want to suceed they have to give the cooler for they cpu, they are discredited by this manufactures that the only thing they want is to sell and sell
[Device Reviews and Information] ghiurtuv:
Guys,please can you make a small tutorial for rooting and installing recovery?Please
[Device Reviews and Information] aszu:
Quick version:

1. Get the stock ROM and flash tool ('Be-Touch-2_150702_s7yler.zip') from here: http://www.needrom.com/download/ulefone-be-touch-2/

2. Get custom recovery (recovery.img) from here: http://www.needrom.com/download/cwm-for-ulefone-be-touch-2/

3. Extract 'Be-Touch-2_150702_s7yler.zip', replace recovery.img file in 'One Key Flashing(Be Touch 2_150702)\software' with the one from point 2.

4. Install the MTK drives, flash the ROM (follow the included docs in the zip file) - this will wipe your data!! Modify config file or use 'proper' SP Flash Tool to flash only recovery.img if you want to prevent it.

5. After flashing, enter custom recovery (power + vol up on boot), flash this ZIP: https://download.chainfire.eu/740/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v2.49.zip?retrieve_file=1

6. Done, enjoy your root!
[Device Reviews and Information] brapifra:
I know this tactic, but if they are apologizing for the stock delay and then they confirm that probably when the phones arrives at buyer's homes they'll can install MIUI or CM, I understand that it's not the famous tactic of many Chinese manufacturers and they are working on his promise and even confirming an approximately date that these ROMs will be available.

I would like you were a bit confident, and trust on a company which seems it is supporting with OTAs many of its phones (like ulefone be pro, ulefone be touch 1...)

Totally agree with that, I can't understand how there are some users that hate this phone and another who love it.
[Device Reviews and Information] aszu:
I don't think anyone *hates* this phone, it is just a disappointment, after this massive bubble of expectations that has been pumped by Ulefone for months. Battery of dubious quality, ridiculous fake 5.1 ROM, lag, battery drain. And just endless promises from Ulefone that failed to materialize (CM support, lol - maybe they sort their messy stock ROM out before thinking about it)

Build quality is nice, the phone works, so if you do not have hight expectations I am sure you can even love this phone. But for the money you can do better (especially if you did not manage to get $179 deal).

Maybe someone from Ulefone reads this, gets embarrassed and releases proper ROM that fixes most of the woes (right, it is good to dream..,).
[Device Reviews and Information] tianmi:
let's all go spam their facebook

user group :D

https://m.facebook.com/groups/1392365984389061?ref=bookmarks
[Device Reviews and Information] soulfunkdjx:
I am using this one and is working great. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.CallRecordFull&hl=en

Also check this one as the previous is only paid i think

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=polis.app.callrecorder&hl=en
[Device Reviews and Information] rodryguez:
the best app is RMC https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.record.my.call

and it is free with an impressive development

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They won't go far without a solid team of developers. Unfortunately you don't find trained developers in two weeks. The guys at Mediatek won't help if they do not get new processor orders from Ulefone.

It's like a snake that bites it's own tail....

Typically Chinese Shenzen old mentality : one buck now is better than a thousand bucks in one month............. they prefere to die a business and start another one under another name instead of building a solid business that will become a major longlasting brand.
[Device Reviews and Information] Yeman56:
http://blog.ulefone.com/paris-diary-9-a-few-details-about-ulefone-paris-u-launcher/

In the last paragraph of this article, they talk about the BT2 update.

Envoyé de mon Be Touch 2 en utilisant Tapatalk
[Device Reviews and Information] Ormbett:
I dont know of any serious company that releases major updates on weekends so imho 10 october was a bad date from the beginning.
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I think that's also potentially why the OEMs now are shipping in batches. Perhaps they are ordering the chips in batches so they get updates?

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Well, if all they're gonna do is add their own launcher I'll be disappointed. Honestly the AOSP one is good enough.
[Device Reviews and Information] Yeman56:
It is an optional (ugly iOS like) launcher.

Envoyé de mon Be Touch 2 en utilisant Tapatalk
[Device Reviews and Information] soulfunkdjx:
They talk about a new launcher update and not for bug fix update. There is a difference. Unless if they are confirm that this launcher will fix some problems.
[Device Reviews and Information] rodryguez:
I was impressed by the brilliant article you made on MediaTek on droidagency ! :good::good::good:

Everything is true.... MediaTek is really growing very very fast... They have a strong business with lots of clever projects.... I think that their rules are clear, something like : "we do not provide the source code, but for every 100.000 pcs order, we provide a basic OEM support package on OEM specific limited requests, provided the OEM has a trained developers team who understands our support".... ie for example = 100.000 pcs gives you 1 ticket to solve an issue, provided you understand what we tell you to do.... So, to resume, Ulefone has used all the tickets earned by the different batches of be touch 2 chips, to build new models (Paris and be pro 2), and now they expect to use the tickets earned by the batches of Paris chips to be able to correct the most sold former model (be touch 2)... but this way Ulefone never ends and never solves anything... and the winner is MediaTek !
[Device Reviews and Information] imprezawrxhatch:
Guys, I just went back to the 20150702 rom and install the CM launcher. Guess what, I am amazed by this launcher which is able to double my current battery life. Hope this helps others in search of longer battery life options.
[Device Reviews and Information] websa:
I have this issue and lots of others do to... If this was fixed the phone would be fine, other than the battery drain.

Random shut downs and crashes when calls come in... once again randomly.....
[Device Reviews and Information] jlev:
I think this is the issue I have too. My phone is on vibrate so for about 10 percent of incoming calls it just starts vibrating and doesn't stop until I turn it off by removing the battery.
[Device Reviews and Information] Abanoub Hani:
Very beautiful phone
[Device Reviews and Information] ps3cfw:
Hello, I'm deeply interested in buying this phone, is battery life really as bad as it looks?
[Device Reviews and Information] imprezawrxhatch:
It's not one but many ppl complaining about the battery.

Unless you are interested to join us [emoji4], you are better getting another make. This one has been proven to be a failure.
[Device Reviews and Information] LucianGL30:
I don't have problems with battery at all.I root my be touch 2 and is worked fine untill now.I have also installed a lot of applications and is runing smoothly.

This is my phone version and I root my phone thru fastboot,didn't flash entire rom ,just recovery + supersu flashed ( also didn't wipe nothing on my phone ) :

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=63186484&postcount=1536
[Device Reviews and Information] rodryguez:
Not so bad... And you'll be very happy if you buy this phone. But....

The problem comes from the majority of complainers are gamers who were taught that the battery will last good.

I have been used to having always a spare battery with me for Star/Ulefone phones, so I don't see the problem, but most of the new users are complaining from Ulefone because of several false promises
[Device Reviews and Information] LucianGL30:
This video is from my phone screen , for inspiration source , enjoy it :

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or with Nova Launcher on landscape mode :

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[Device Reviews and Information] rodryguez:
I would be curious to know how many be touch 2 have been sold around the world ? Only Google apps and MediaTek know.

I won't be surprised to learn that it has reached 800 000 units which is a good result for a small company

What Ulefone should know is that this model has the potential to hit 4 to 5 millions units if correctly managed, the look is excellent, the construction is very good, the price is honest, only a lousy firmware is killing this rocket to the moon

And what MediaTek should know is that they ought to have a killer model done by an OEM like the be touch 2 that represents their wonderfull progress, because they did an extremely good job with their MT6752 blowing the Snapdragon 615 out of the water

Despite no fingerprint, no front flash and still on KK 4.4, the Lenovo Golden Warrior Note 8/A936 6.0 Inch 4G LTE is a real killer under MTK6752 with a very good battery performance.

The undersold HTC One E9 seems to be representative of MTK fw corrected bugs for the moment (even if no fingerprint, bad camera, so not a killer). Before their firmware update, the notification bar slowed down the games like a snail when you pulled it down when gaming in landscape mode, but after the fw update it was fine and smooth. So there's a hope.
[Device Reviews and Information] soulfunkdjx:
The phone is awesome. I don't have any problem at all and I am on official 8/11 no root, no custom recovery. Battery lasts good enough and is stable. But I am using L launcher because I just love this launcher. As the the battery drain on phone idle I'll tell you that I am sleeping for 6 hours and before I sleep it was about 80% and in the morning was 79% and for the rest day it kept on normally. The phone rocks. People who mess up things are getting problems.
[Device Reviews and Information] G3n3R4L:
There is no messing up things, i guess the 29 aug update ruins the battery life, if u have a good battery life on 11 aug update and some other people have good battery life on 2 jul stock .... Maybe we should try the 11 aug update, could be good

Cause also for me the battery gives weird results, and runs from 15% to 1% in a second
[Device Reviews and Information] imprezawrxhatch:
Based on build 0702, upgraded to 0811 then 0829. Below is my observation.

I don't have that 15% to 1% issue. My 1% stayed for at least 40 mins while playing game before it power off. And when just normal surfing, WhatsApp, line, battery going down hill => the battery drain is like gaming.

Basically normal usage with the phone (messaging, line, WhatsApp, Facebook, twitter, email, 360 family locator etc.) it won't last me 8 hrs.

Minimal usage (a couple of WhatsApp, phone calls, sms and email) it will last at least 12 hrs.

*I noticed once I turn off data connection, battery increase drastically.

**airplane mode; battery can be drained from 93% to approx. 68% in 8 hrs. The drain is intermittent.

Edit: Just confirm that 150702 cannot find 5G WiFi.
[Device Reviews and Information] rodryguez:
what have you gained between the 0811 to 0829 upgrade ? Nobody is able to tell
[Device Reviews and Information] imprezawrxhatch:
The most significant should be 5G WiFi for 0829. Other then that, these three rom feels the same.
[Device Reviews and Information] Andy4Shurr:
I'm on July firmware and can connect to my 5ghz router just fine.
[Device Reviews and Information] imprezawrxhatch:
In that case it might depends on the router, home plug, etc. Mine is Dlink for both router and home plug.
[Device Reviews and Information] Andy4Shurr:
Most probably. I'm connected to a VM Superhub 2 ac (Netgear rebrand).
[Device Reviews and Information] migas68:
Well since it's so hard to find my latest posts, I'll just skip the effort searching for them.

Anyways, there is supposed to be an official update from ulephone day 10th of October, where is it ?????
[Device Reviews and Information] rodryguez:
Here are your deterred posts man! They sound like a big cry... :rolleyes:

they say the update will come on Tuesday but they've been saying in the coming days since the first of september.

I just have experienced one subit continuous slowdown when I was testing playing at speed racing ultimate 3 as the battery smashed the question wether I wanted to use the economic mode, ie below 15%...

I am on 0811 fw and this was my first issue
[Device Reviews and Information] migas68:
hey thanks for searching my posts! Much apreciated.

Well yeah they do sound like a big cry, but it is true everything I said, phone has HUGE problems! And again Ulephone doesn't care about realeasing updates to fix it, like you just said.
[Device Reviews and Information] -fluffy-:
It has not bien released yet
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Ulefone delayed it to Tuesday...
[Device Reviews and Information] teac:
Where did you got this information from?

There are 3 facts:

- There is s.o. out there, who is faking official roms and updates.

This means to me not to install any other rom than provided by ota or Ulefones Website. Good luck if u do!

- If haven't ever had a flawless working mediatek device. Neither my Jiayu G2, Nibiru H1 nor my new Ulefone BT2. If MTK doesn't change their support policies for vendors they will never ever play a massive role on smartphone market!!!

- The BT is a nice device indeed. But a Smartphone that has bugs in basic functions like calling, WiFi or Blueetoth connections, never the less not lasting a whole day in battery life, is quiet useless to me!!! It's a shame to a company to launch a device like the BT2. To me it's like buying a car but can only drive half the way to my my destination i want to drive.
[Device Reviews and Information] Ormbett:
They didnt say which week ;)
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It should be 13 October GMT+8.

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Someone from the Ulefone Facebook group asked, and Ulefone stated it was delayed.
[Device Reviews and Information] soulfunkdjx:
Rumors rumors rumors.....if there is something handy will be on the official site or facebook group!!!
[Device Reviews and Information] olyt74:
broke the screen

Helo!

He broke the screen!

Where can I buy?

Thenks
[Device Reviews and Information] soulfunkdjx:
http://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_234356.html
[Device Reviews and Information] Dekay99:
I think it came from ulefone, but it was not the final/official update..

The oktober update is supposed (rumored) to be coming this week.
[Device Reviews and Information] soulfunkdjx:
Possibly is the beta update that are sending to some tester users. One of them upload it somewhere on the net. Obviously is not the final version.
[Device Reviews and Information] :
It's not a test version, the test users did not receive that. I think someone just modified the build.prop and some files then posted it up.
[Device Reviews and Information] rukud:
surprise! the the rom release has been delayed by a "couple of days".
[Device Reviews and Information] kladde:
I will wait to buy this phone until the battery issue is solved. Are it can't be solved?

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[Device Reviews and Information] Andy4Shurr:
Battery is good on July firmware... I get around 4 and a half hours screen on time. Screen/device responsiveness is the issue for me :/

My advice though.... don't buy this phone. Much better out there for the money!
[Device Reviews and Information] kladde:
So what device would you buy? And why you are not happy with ulefone?

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[Device Reviews and Information] imprezawrxhatch:
[MENTION=5889181]Andy4Shurr[/MENTION] is it location "on" or "off"? My drain is damn bad when I left it on. Takes away approx. 13.4%/hr. At most 7 hrs. If location is off, I get 10 hrs 48 mins with min. use and still left with 68%.
[Device Reviews and Information] Andy4Shurr:
I also own the Elephone P8000 and in terms of everyday use it's miles ahead. It just doesn't look as nice and is a lot thicker/heavier, although that's because of the huge battery which lasts me 2 days. The best thing about that phone is that they have released all source code so custom roms and kernels can be built, which means there's a better chance of marshmallow for it too. Downsides are the camera, which isn't as good as the BT2, no 5ghz wifi and rear fingerprint scanner (I prefer the front one).

I'm not happy with Ulefone because the company lies constantly, they are incompetent and can't deliver good software. The current ROMs (including ports) are all irritating in that they all suffer from a lack of responsiveness/fluidity, as well as WiFi issues and battery problems for the newer releases. IMO the kernels need a complete rewrite but, as stated, they are incompetent so don't expect this to happen.

Also, GPS is useless. It skips around A LOT and it makes using google maps a real PITA. The BT2 also uses the older mt6752 which MediaTek won't release source for, so don't expect software updates to marshmallow. In fact, don't expect 5.1 either (another lie and false promise from Ulefone).

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Off, always. Yes, it drains SO quick with it on (which is a shame as I like to use it with Google Now and my AndroidWear.)
[Device Reviews and Information] imprezawrxhatch:
At least I know we are having the same issues. [emoji4]

Well, I will be getting rid of this phone after the next release if issues still persist. I need the GPS to be functional. The GPS lockon is bull****. It's the worst I ever own on an android phone.
[Device Reviews and Information] Andy4Shurr:
I use my P8000 as my everyday phone. I would have sold the BT2 already if it weren't for the fact that I really want it to live up to it's potential... I really do want to love the phone and for that reason I seem to be clinging on to the illogical hope that maybe, just maybe, Ulefone can turn things around. Deep down I know it won't happen though.

I don't think GPS will ever be fixed either, it's an antenna issue imo :(
[Device Reviews and Information] kladde:
Ok thanks. I need a working gps. So i would maybe go for redmi note 2.

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[Device Reviews and Information] Andy4Shurr:
If you're not looking for a fingerprint scanner then you have even more options.

Saying that, I've never had one but I don't think you can go too far wrong with Xiaomi, they're a pretty well established brand now and lots of people seem very satisfied with their phones.
[Device Reviews and Information] kladde:
I like also elephone p7000. This also have fingerprint. Gearbest had this also in the European warehouse.

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[Device Reviews and Information] Andy4Shurr:
That also uses the mt6752 and isn't as durable, apparently it bends quite easily. To be honest, I don't really know what the phone is like as I don't have that one but it seemed like it had it's fair share of problems too. You might be better asking that question on the P7000 forum?
[Device Reviews and Information] kladde:
Thanks.

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That totally sucks.
[Device Reviews and Information] soulfunkdjx:
GPS is working perfectly for me and it has amazing accuracy and 4 seconds lock. I use it everyday and is the best GPS on phone i've ever had.
[Device Reviews and Information] kladde:
So how can it be that big different in gps signal?

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[Device Reviews and Information] AdOS16:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DX7pdi3_4SY

someone has the Cyanogen rom?

I see this video on youtube
[Device Reviews and Information] imprezawrxhatch:
Mine jump all over. It's pretty crap. Maybe not all component are the same. Some have white spot on their panel. I am lucky not to have it. Otherwise it's already a no go if its in the middle area.
[Device Reviews and Information] soulfunkdjx:
Can someone here show us how is the white spot on the screen they are telling?
[Device Reviews and Information] Ormbett:
Surprise? Not really :rolleyes:

Well, better another delay than another failure

Kind regards