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[Blu Pure XL] chrisrotolo:
1st post in this forum!

Are you buying?, if so, what are you replacing?. I haven't been visiting XDA in a while, I used to visit everyday, and tinker regularly. I'm replacing a Tmo Note 3, yes unlocked , rooted and ROM'd. I was just waiting for the right one I guess.

Camera and removable battery were important to me. I wish this had 4GB RAM, but I think it will be fine.

As far as unlockable bootloader's , I've never owned a Blu ( supposedly rebranded Gionee), but some research looks like they have fastboot, and have been unlocked in the past. I'm hoping this remains to be true.

I hope to see this place bustling, with the pricepoint of the device , there should be plenty of involvement.

Ciao!:highfive:
[Blu Pure XL] yanowman:
Thinking about it.... This versus Moto X pure versus OP2
[Blu Pure XL] Gallaphanx:
This phone has seriously peaked my interest. My HTC One M8 has been on the fritz lately. The power button has become super sensitive and I find it turns itself on and off at times, thinking the button is pressed when it isn't :/

Im looking to get something soon and this phone looks like a steal for what we get.
[Blu Pure XL] sigtau2001:
I really dig this phone. I don't know about the lack of an app tray. is there much dev support for this phone? just wondering if I get it will I be stuck with basically an iphone layout lol
[Blu Pure XL] ThePublisher:
I currently have a Note 4 Att (locked bootloader) and am sick of no root. So if this phone gets rooted and has a good dev community bringing out ROMs, count me in.
[Blu Pure XL] chrisrotolo:
Root shouldn't be an issue.
[Blu Pure XL] Moynia:
Use Google Now launcher... how do people like you even find XDA Forums when you dont even know to switch the launcher...

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That new Helio X10 processor might actually get some good support. Plus its a Gionee under the skin so people have had it for about a month in China and India.
[Blu Pure XL] sigtau2001:
I searched assh*le and it brought up Moynia and I thought I would come on here and irritate you. Maybe I missed something, I thought this thread was talking about developer support. I assume you started somewhere and didn't just wake up knowing everything.
[Blu Pure XL] lenn0x:
Im stuck between this and moto x pure... IDK WHAT 2 DO!!!
[Blu Pure XL] sigtau2001:
Lenn0x I've had the first 2 moto xs. While they are sweet phones I don't really see that much difference between 2014 and 2015. I like new and/or different features in my phones.
[Blu Pure XL] p51d007:
Definitely going to give this a look. I have a Huawei Mate2, but it appears Huawei wants to go all "samsung" on their pricing with

their new models. Soon as it is in the wild, and a few reviews come back, may have to give this one a spin.
[Blu Pure XL] ThePublisher:
If this is just a rebranded Gionee Elife E8, I wonder if we will be able to have a joint Dev community where we can use roms for both. If it's the same internal, theirs says Gionee and ours say Blu outside, then I don't see why it wouldn't work.
[Blu Pure XL] stuckmoto:
I was looking to replace my Oneplus One. Had an invite for the 2 but decided to pass since the specs aren't really that much better. The Pure XL releases on my birthday so thought I'd give it a try.
[Blu Pure XL] Matty77:
Eyeing this phone as well, came here to see if people had luck rooting these phones with different ROMs.

If not, would probably just get a Nexus phone that is being announced soon, or even the original Nexus 6 (same price now).

And there's always the LG G3 or G4 (still using the Optimus G (G1) with the help of CM to keep it a valid phone)
[Blu Pure XL] felix168:
Almost pulled the trigger on a Nexus 6, and then I remember about this BLU Pure XL. I was in contact with the company when they had it on Kickstarter. My main concern was the use of MTK processor. While I wasn't worrying about the performance of it (MTK high end chips are powerful!), I didn't like how they set up the internal storage partition. So I asked them and they assured me that there wouldn't be storage partition on this device, meaning about 50-55 gb would be user accessible (I deleted the email so I have no proof of their claim now). Too bad at that time I didn't need a new phone, otherwise I could have take advantage of their price of $249 (or $299, don't remember).

Anyway, I'd probably pick this over the Motorola Nexus 6, but am still considering the Oneplus One. Decision decision... too bad my LG G2 crapped out on me after that stupid Android Lollipop update. Totally messed up my phone. Otherwise I could probably still use it for another 2 years.
[Blu Pure XL] Matty77:
Not try to use LGNPST recovery???
[Blu Pure XL] felix168:
so my LG G2, after that Lousypop update, has gone from battery drain to WIFI drops, to the latest which was when I wasn't able to answer an incoming call. When that happened, the phone would just keep ringing and ringing, and I wasn't able to do anything with it. None of the button was responding. So I went online to see if someone came up with a fix. In the back of my mind, I knew there was a good chance everything would go back to normal once I reboot, but then since I wasn't even able to turn it off, I came across some Youtube video of a guy trying to remove the battery (which was a dumb idea to begin with... there is a reason that these batteries aren't to be messed with in the first place), and I thought maybe I could disconnect it to power off the phone. Well, I didn't get that far. LOL... I kind of broke the back panel a tad and trim, and I put everything together and just shoved the phone inside the closet to let it ring and drain out the battery. The next morning, charged the dead phone and turned it back on, everything seemed normal, except for all that cosmetic damage that I made, :( which I was more upset with myself since I have always kept it in tip top shape. And last week, it developed a new problem... sometimes I voice calls aren't clear, and speakers are skipping. Time for a new phone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :eek:

BLU Pure XL is looking better and better by the minute... until I realized it's actually even taller than the Motorola Nexus 6! LMAO! decision decision...
[Blu Pure XL] babsk:
At this point, I'm one foot closer to getting this thing too. I have an Asus Zenfone 2 which I really like but I just had it replaced due to the cellular connection on the second SIM slot in my house and the problem still persists so it seems it is a device problem. Possible theory is because the second SIM slot only supports 2G data although why that would interfere with the ability for mere phone calls I don't know, but in any event, the second SIM slot will not work in my house and this is the second phone now, so it is going back. I am going to try one more replacement SIM card again just like last time, but I already did that once before and it didn't help. So the Blu Pure XL both slots I think are LTE so I shouldn't have the same issue if that 2G slot is the culprit issue. If it is, then clearly for some odd reason, my house, in a major suburban metro area, just must deflect those signals in some bizarre fashion because I can gets calls everywhere else, but today I tried numerous times already and it is non-functional and I already wrote in to ASUS. So I think I am going to have to return the Zenfone. I can't make calls on it today already from the second SIM-the line is unavailable and when it becomes available, it drops off right away. Obviously this is not workable and it's the ZF2 as a device that doesn't work in my house on SIM 2, but SIM 1 works just fine. Issue is, I have two lines.
[Blu Pure XL] brandonhatty:
I've been rocking the oneplus for about a year. Amazing phone. By far the best I've owned. My days of waiting for an upgrade are over. I plan to buy the pure xl. My only fear is that it won't be popular with the devs therefore no cool stuff to flash. I will wait a month or 2 to see what happens. At the very least I'd be OK with cm nightlies. My wife has had 2 blu phones in a row. Good quality and performance for the price.
[Blu Pure XL] clipcarl:
Are you sure you've enabled USB debugging and authorized the key for your computer? I was able to use Helium (and boy does it suck compared to the apps you can use when you have root).
[Blu Pure XL] mhajii210:
Authorize key

What adb drivers did you use? When I plug in the phone to my Windows 10 desktop, the MTP drivers are missing and so are the adb drivers. I do have USB debugging checked. I tried both media transfer and camera mode and no luck.

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Guess what? I plugged the quick charger to a different power outlet and no fingerprint reader issues. It is definitely a grounding issue of some type with the quick charger.
[Blu Pure XL] clipcarl:
I'm running Linux. I've previously installed the Android Development kit and everything still works fine with this phone. Are you sure you accepted the computer's key when the dialog pops up? Have you tried Settings > Advanced settings > Developer options > Revoke USB debugging authorizations?

I have the same issue only when I charge the phone in my car.
[Blu Pure XL] mhajii210:
Linux

I don't see any key pop up. My PC is able to access the files on the phone. So you were able to activate Helium using Linux? I don't have Android Development kit installed on Linux. Where do I get that? I already tried revoking USB debugging authorization. It setup the phone all over again under Windows 10, but no luck activating phone via Helium under Windows. Did you use Linux only to activate the phone to use Helium? I would greatly appreciate it if you would list more detailed steps how to do that under Linux!
[Blu Pure XL] clipcarl:
Can you use adb on Linux with any phone? Or are you only having trouble with the Blu Pure XL? If you don't have the development kit then where did you get adb? If you've never install the SDK or used adb on Linux you could start by looking at this page.
[Blu Pure XL] mhajii210:
adb on Linux

I've never used adb on Linux. Thank you for the info! I will install the SDK and let you know if I'm able to activate Helium.
[Blu Pure XL] mhajii210:
Helium working now!

Thanks to you I was finally able to get Helium to work by using Linux! It was a relatively complicated process since my PC would not recognize my device. I had to install the SDK as you mentioned, then I had to create a adb_usb.ini file in .android with the following format: 0x271d so my PC would finally recognize the device. That was the trick! Otherwise no matter what I did Linux would refuse to see the device attached when using the command adb devices. Great to have Helium back in action!

:good:
[Blu Pure XL] babsk:
Update. Yes. Intending to buy. Can anyone confirm that BOTH SIM slots support LTE? I pretty much have it confirmed by AT&T that the reason I can't get a good cellular phone connection on my second line on my ZenFone2 is because the second SIM is only 2G and probably my home area must be highly upgraded so that 2G is very weak now there. I have to send the ZenFone back as the second line just doesn't work in my house so the Blu should be fine. I'm concerned about software updates but will take my chances I think. I first need a darn signal.
[Blu Pure XL] felix168:
I'm guessing and guessing only... according to BLU's official website, 2G connection isn't listed for the Pure XL. So I guess the least it would support is 3G. http://www.bluproducts.com/index.php/pure-xl
[Blu Pure XL] xathras:
Allview Soul X2 Xtreme

I have the European version of this phone - the Allview Soul X2 Xtreme. The UI isn't intrusive and there is very little bloatware; it's pretty close to stock Android (just change the launcher). However, rooting it isn't trivial. The are a couple of kernel flags that must be changed. I'm not a developer, so I'm going to have to wait with fingers crossed.
[Blu Pure XL] xathras:
Photo comparison

The light was good this morning so I took two shots of my favourite Oxford view at this time of the year, once with the Allview and once with my Canon 6D (full-frame DSLR) with a 24-105mm L-series lens. Both shots were taken with the most basic "point and shoot" settings. The two JPGs are too large to upload directly so I've had to "zip" them.
[Blu Pure XL] Matty77:
colors seem a bit warmer, but very nice, thanks for uploading!
[Blu Pure XL] babsk:
It would be my theory too that at least 3G or better. As long as it isn't 2G I'm sure I'm fine! In any event, my Zenfone is history. It was sent back today to Amazon who thankfully understood my plight and issued me a refund and a return shipping label. For the time being I'm back to my Note 3 and my cheap Alcatel go phone. (Alcatel takes the micro sim and I didn't feel like taking a trip to AT&T two days in a row for another SIM card again as I just got a new SIM yesterday). would need a nano SIM for my Windows phone so I'm just using the Alcatel for my second line for the time being until I make a permanent decision.
[Blu Pure XL] Mackks:
I don't know about you, but if I was considering a phone like the OPO, I'd just buy the ZUK Z1 as soon as it comes out. It has a huge battery and fingerprint scanner, otherwise the specs are identical.
[Blu Pure XL] chrisrotolo:
Those 2 pictures look pretty damn close in my honest opinion. Let's hope Blu didn't go and muddy up the camera.

Thank you for those samples!
[Blu Pure XL] felix168:
Thanks for bringing ZUK Z1 to my attention. You're right about the awesome spec. Unfortunately (for me), everything looked good until I saw, "TDD-LTE Band 38, 39, 40, 41, FDD-LTE Band 1, 3, 7"
[Blu Pure XL] xathras:
A macro shot

I couldn't help wondering what would happen if I filled the screen with something and hit the button (not macro mode, just default settings); in particular what it's depth of field was like. Have a look at the centre of the rose at 1:1. I wish you could see my shots on the phone's 2k AMOLED screen, they are stunning.
[Blu Pure XL] Matty77:
VERY NICE!
[Blu Pure XL] Mackks:
I don't really know too much about the phone, but is that the international version you saw there, or some Chinese one or something?

Anyways, there are also Lenovo phones like the Vibe P1 that have huge batteries and a very common SD615.
[Blu Pure XL] felix168:
As far as I know, there is only one version of this phone, and it doesn't support AT&T, TMobile, nor Verizon 4G LTE network. Many Chinese made phones are great. I like most of them.
[Blu Pure XL] p51d007:
http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/blu-products-and-mediatek-partner-on-the-blu-pure-xl-flagship-smartphone-device-first-in-the-us-containing-mediateks-flagship-helio-x10-300139126.html

It will go on sale exclusively on Amazon.com on September 29 at a price of $349.00, unlocked, with 4G LTE support nationwide on T-Mobile and AT&T Networks.
[Blu Pure XL] felix168:
He was talking about a ZUK Z1, not the BLU Pure XL. We all know that the BLU Pure XL will support AT&T network. Thanks and sorry for the confusion. But my message was replying to someone else's message about the ZUK Z1.
[Blu Pure XL] Mackks:
Well, I know for sure that I've heard about two versions of the phone. One will run Cyanogenmod, which I think is the one coming out to countries other than China, and another that has Quik 360's OS on it or something. I'm assuming there will be slight variations in hardware as well. Either way, it shouldn't really matter at all, since most of China's 3G bands are the same as internationally, it's the 4G ones that are different.
[Blu Pure XL] Matty77:
that would be awesome if it had Cyanogenmod, but there's been some pre-reviews with a generic front-end w/o an app drawer even.

If I get it, I'll prob just use the Google Now, or another launcher...
[Blu Pure XL] FuMMoD:
So is the helio x10 source available yet or what? Will there be any development for this phone? I know it all falls down on mediatek if it is.
[Blu Pure XL] chrisrotolo:
this ? .. http://www.unlockpwd.com/published-the-source-code-of-the-mediatek-mt6795-helio-x10/

also found this ... https://github.com/BalcanGSM/MediaTek-HelioX10-Kernel
[Blu Pure XL] FuMMoD:
I found the same links but I do not know if it's going to be possible to build on it. The source on github is awesome! Leaves me anticipating for more
[Blu Pure XL] percentevo:
Purchase

Has anyone found a way to buy this thing yet? I have been reloading Blu's product page on Amazon since this morning and only the new Vivo has been posted. I have called Blu's sales office a couple of times but got the same answer, its Amazon's choice on whenever they decide to make it available but should be sometime today.
[Blu Pure XL] clipcarl:
Yeah, clicking reload too. Really want to buy this thing if only to support companies that sell high-end phones for a reasonable price. Already have the OnePlus One, LG G4 and Moto X Pure Edition so I don't really need another phone but I'll do my part to help change the phone pricing landscape!
[Blu Pure XL] percentevo:
Just spoke with Amazon's (off-shore) customer service and they actually said that they cannot say when a product will be made available on their own site. I asked if there was another department that could and the answer was no. Soooo, either their customer svc is clueless or the entire company is :highfive:
[Blu Pure XL] chrisrotolo:
Delayed a few days per blu products tweet. Those no good dirty sons of....... they better have a discount for us....
[Blu Pure XL] ahsbballa05:
Blu just tweeted that the release is "delayed a few days" :( Kind of odd considering that 4 minutes prior to that they told someone who asked when it would be released "Soon! Stay turned!"

Delay tweet: https://twitter.com/BLU_Products/status/648921150731481088

Stay tuned tweet: https://twitter.com/BLU_Products/status/648920342195531780
[Blu Pure XL] clipcarl:
This type of launch where no one seems to know what's going on makes me wonder if all the grumbling about Blu's support of its phones is indeed warranted.

Did anyone else think it's weird that Blu is releasing a Lollipop phone on the same day that Google is releasing Marshmallow? Usually (top-tier) companies coordinate it so that a flagship phone is released with up to Android on day one. This one is coming out with an obsolete version of Android right out of the gate and Blu's history of not updating their phones doesn't bode well for ever having the latest software. But who knows, maybe they are delaying the release so they can get Marshmallow on these phones and they just forgot to tell anyone.
[Blu Pure XL] DrBrick:
not reassuring they haven't said anything officially about the delay except on Twitter. they got a decent amount of press for the Pure XL and this doesn't look good.
[Blu Pure XL] percentevo:
That is very disappointing as well as concerning. Looks like i have some more time to look at alternatives and decide if this is the company i want to buy my next phone from.
[Blu Pure XL] felix168:
ummm... as much as I was excited about this new BLU Pure XL, I'm having a lot of doubts now since BLU's sales dept tried to put the blame on Amazon for the delay (per percentevo's post) and later tweeted about the delay, I'm not confident about future support on the products from BLU.
[Blu Pure XL] Matty77:
yeah, not 100% sure either.

I understand delays, but I think i might just go with a refurb LG G4...they're the same price really
[Blu Pure XL] thomasanderson:
I called the sales dept this afternoon and asked why it wasn't released yet and I was given a grand inquisition on where I heard that it would be released today. I was then put on hold, and when the lady returned she told me that the phone would not be released anytime soon because they still had some software bugs to work out. She then told me to follow the company on facebook to be alerted to the release date. I have been holding off on other phones for the specific purpose of buying this phone today because I really need a new phone. I have been reading all the scepticism about buying blu products due to their lack of timeliness on software updates, and I have been remaining really optimistic about this phone being different. Needless to say, today shattered that hope and I went ahead and ordered the Nexus 6. I mean if the company can't get the software together to meet the release date of the initial launch, chances of any future software updates being close to timely are defunct at this point. Sorry blu, I had high hopes.
[Blu Pure XL] felix168:
Your post kind of sort of proved my thinking, which is in a way off topic. I have always have feelings that people on Youtube who do reviews often times bs their opinions in order to keep getting free phones to play with. And in this case, the BLU Pure XL, several Youtube reviewers who got phones sent to them from BLU reported no software issues what-so-ever. Now I need to go back and find these reviewers to put them on my own little blacklist. :rolleyes:
[Blu Pure XL] FuMMoD:
Maybe their software bug is actually them trying to push them out with Android M? I don't know I'm still optimistic about this device. If it doesn't come out soon though that Nexus 6P is mine.
[Blu Pure XL] nate1975:
Yeah, me too. I really need a new phone and since this one never materialized I decided to just order a Nexus 6p, which I know will be well supported, have tons of roms, etc.
[Blu Pure XL] babsk:
if there is a refurb dual SIM LG4, I'm with you on that point. I'm looking to have my second phone number also in there which is the issue. I too get delays but this is still a bummer.
[Blu Pure XL] DrBrick:
Their Facebook page actually lists the 29th as the release date.
[Blu Pure XL] clipcarl:
I would love that... But it's not too likely if the Pure XL will be out in a few days as they say. First, I don't think Blu is the type of manufacturer that gets early access to the Android source code and it takes some time to port and test even Blu's light customizations to a new code base. Second, in order for the phone to be released in a few days then the initial batch is already built, packaged and at their delivery hub (or in transit there). In other words, it's unlikely the current batch of phones could be updated without considerable time and cost to undo all of that.

Of course, if the phones are delayed more than the "few days" they claim then they may still be at the factory and if Blu somehow has the update finished and tested who knows... But in that case the fastest I could see the phones being available in quantity is weeks...
[Blu Pure XL] Solid$nake008:
For me right now i'm kinda stuck, i'm on a tight emphasis on tight budget and i need a phone right now. My Oneplus One has been great but it's had better days, screen is cracked the sandstone rubbed off and it's chipped the phone is suddenly starting to reboot randomly. I'm interested in this phone because it seems like a good deal and the specs is actually look pretty good for $350 and that price is right in my wheelhouse, then i heard about the Nexus 6p but it's at the end of the spectrum of what i want to spend. At this point im leaning towards the Pure XL but i got to know when i can get my hands on one because that's going to decide it i guess, the 6p seems to ship out 5 weeks from now. If the XL ships earlier then i'll get it but if it's similar to the 6p then i'll shell out a few more bucks and get that. What's giving me pause about the XL though is....well.....updates
[Blu Pure XL] mhajii210:
Guys I'm considering getting this phone, but I'm concerned mainly about two issues... the size of the phone and software updates. I currently have a HTC M9 which my wife has been begging me to give to her. This phone has all the features I'm looking for at an unbelievable price, but I'm not sure if I can handle the size and weight. One question, if Blu does not update the software, do you guys think some of our wonderful developers will be able to figure out how to get Marshmallow on this beast? I wanted to get a Nexus 6P, but I personally think the rear camera looks horrible and we have to wait for the gold color until sometime next year. What do you guys think? Is it worth gambling on this phone???