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Dear BLU Fans,

We are sorry for the delay on Pure XL release date. Phones are assembled and ready. We are waiting on the special 9V/2A quick chargers which were delayed from the vendor.They will be up for sale online on Amazon soon. We will post back next week with the release date. Thank you for your patience, and we promise you will not be disappointed.
[Blu Pure XL] FuMMoD:
I wonder if I can pick one up from their hq. I forgot to give them a call.
[Blu Pure XL] babsk:
If it really is just about the quick chargers okay. I'm hanging out. I get paid again next week anyway. I am disappointed but still planning to go for it since it is the only dual SIM phone that doesn't cost $500 minimum for those kind of specs.
[Blu Pure XL] DrBrick:
i'm planning on going from an M9 to the Pure XL (outside chance of Nexus 6P) because i am unhappy with the camera. i didn't expect it to be as good as my Z2 was but it lets me down most of the time so i am going to try something new. i'll have to try or see a thorough camera review on the 6P before i seriously consider it, though. everyone will laugh, but i like Blinkfeed for my news so i will add it to whatever i get. it actually worked better on the Z2 than on my M7.
[Blu Pure XL] felix168:
Seriously, from yesterday's "software bug that needed to be work out" (sourced from BLU) and today's "waiting on the special 9V/2A quick chargers" (also sourced from BLU), this doesn't look good at all! I'm staying away. Thanks for all the updates.
[Blu Pure XL] sigtau2001:
No joke... They didn't find out on the day this phone was supposed to release that the chargers weren't ready. Staying away and probably going with the nexus 6p
[Blu Pure XL] felix168:
The new Nexus 6P indeed looks good (at least on paper) and aside from Samsung and LG, Huawei makes the best phones in my opinion. I'm also waiting on the pricing info on the new Blackberry Priv. And on top of all things, I'm curious if Motorola going to knock $140 again this year's Cyber Monday on the new Moto X (Pure Edition for this year, of course) .

BLU, pure disappointment and they supersized it (XL). :cyclops:
[Blu Pure XL] DrBrick:
The 6P just got a nice score on DxOMark, so it is definitely tempting. Too bad we'll never see the Pure XL or one of its variants on there for comparison. I doubt the camera is $200 better, at the very least.
[Blu Pure XL] lewellyn:
This thread has, sadly, reduced my options for phones to one: the ASUS ZenFone 2. I have come to the realization that there are literally two phones available for me right now (dual-SIM, stock Lollipop [preferably with a path to Marshmallow, not that it makes any actual difference with the devices the rest limits me to], US LTE, under $400), and this one's release is so botched that there's no way I could buy it in good conscience.

On paper, this phone looks great. But I can't buy a phone which is delayed for a reason the company can't pin down (is it software? is it the chargers? is it Amazon? is it the phase of the moon?), especially when the company isn't exactly well-known to stay up to date on software. I'd assume that these missteps at a critical moment (just as the new Marshmallow devices are anticipated) will harm any dev-friendliness a timely release might have provided. :(

Good luck, Blu. I fear you have scared off the tinkerer market and will be competing in deep waters with better devices at that price point.
[Blu Pure XL] chrisrotolo:
Well I don't know if you guys seen the ad from LG for the V10, but I think I'm already sold. Wow.
[Blu Pure XL] FuMMoD:
Nexus 6P or V10 for me now. I had such high hopes for this Blu phone.
[Blu Pure XL] sigtau2001:
Yeah, I think I am jumping on the v10 bandwagon too. It is sharp
[Blu Pure XL] percentevo:
6 days later, no update other than the promise to tell us something early this week. I'm starting to wonder if this isnt being done on purpose as some sort of misguided way to drum up demand or anticipation. How could a company with sales #'s like these guys actually operate this way? This is really blowin my mind. PLEASE someone release a comparable phone at the same price so i dont have to give these clowns my $.
[Blu Pure XL] Matty77:
they're probably delaying as the new Nexus phones won't be out for another month or so anyway...

I'm still probably getting it, and I'm in no rush
[Blu Pure XL] FuMMoD:
Went ahead and pre-ordered a Nexus 6p. I'm really hoping to pick up this device to mess with though.
[Blu Pure XL] clipcarl:
Well, "early next week" is officially past and still no word on when this phone will be available.
[Blu Pure XL] bitbearmi:
Lost me with the delay..

All they really needed to do was give a new firm ship date, and I could have waited, but now that its mid-week and not a mention about the PureXL since the weekend, and I'm done. I need a new phone now and bought a Moto X 2015. Too bad Blu.... you "Blu" it.... maybe a new catch phrase. :rolleyes:
[Blu Pure XL] FuMMoD:
Blu it with this release that's for sure lol
[Blu Pure XL] babsk:
A week + 1 day past original release date with no update isn't very good. The dual SIM is the only reason I'm holding out. If GV were confidential, I'd be using that for my second line and get rid of my second number with AT&T.
[Blu Pure XL] percentevo:
Say hello or share your feelings about this wonderful release with BLU's CEO...

https://www.facebook.com/samuel.ohevzion

https://twitter.com/sammy_ct
[Blu Pure XL] babsk:
I just read a review that band 5 of AT&T LTE is missing and Band 12 of T-Mobile. That has me concerned a little. I want good LTE coverage. Android Authority did an updated review stating this.
[Blu Pure XL] Matty77:
hrm, that's disconcerting...I think I just might stick with my current phone...XDA has been good to it.
[Blu Pure XL] babsk:
I found it disconcerting too. I mean, I want dual SIM. I really do, but I also want full LTE access if I'm spending over $300 for a phone. This issue needs to be looked at and rectified because I don't know if that's the band near my area or not. I also don't know how they got that information either-it's just what is stated in the review. But of course it gives me some pause now. I'll be carrying two phones a while longer. Of course, it's not like the Pure XL is released yet anyway so that's already what I'm doing.
[Blu Pure XL] badrsj:
I've moved to nexus. BLU BLEW IT. Next, they're not good with updates neither. If it hits cyanogen will pick up next year.
[Blu Pure XL] babsk:
At this point I am doing the two phone thing and my Note 3 is serving me well. I don't care much for the Alcatel go phone I have on the second line but it serves the purpose. Might put the 1520 Windows back on the line again but that requires nano SIM and then if I do ultimately get the Pure XL yet another trip to get another SIM card. Been through it as I had troubles with former Zenfone2 and got new SIM cards so tired of trips to AT&T store. So probably going to just wait a while more. If I didn't need a second number, none of this would be an issue.
[Blu Pure XL] badrsj:
Zenfone 2 is easily the biggest disappointment
[Blu Pure XL] babsk:
The Zenfone2 was almost it but it would not get a phone connection on the second SIM in my house or reliably near my neighborhood, pure and simple. It

was ultimately deduced to be the 2G only as the trouble. So now that I read there is a missing LTE band on the Pure XL, I'm leery. Then again, the little 4G Alcatel I'm using on the second line is working fine so I'm sure I'd be okay with phone call reception missing the LTE 850 mhz band that is allegedly missing support on AT&T but point is, the phone is supposed to get LTE period which to me means all of it. I can spend $350 or even less on a carrier locked phone that does get what it's supposed to if I'm not going to get LTE like I should, I can deal with a carrier based upgrade then and my trusty Note 3 would be my second line. I still ultimately prefer one phone as it's easy to forget to look at two and I only want to have to worry about charging one, etc. Once my contract is up, I might find a way to have a virtual number service or something. Wish I could now. I would just ditch my second line but it would cost me to terminate the contract. I am otherwise fine paying the 2 year contract rate usually like $300 to update the Note etc. Just will have to see.
[Blu Pure XL] percentevo:
These guys are pissing me off so much. Now they have the gold version available on amazon for pre-order. They are saying it should start shipping out next week(you choose to believe that or not). Where's the effin black/charcoal model? I am neither a female nor do i live in south florida. The gold really isnt that bad, but id much rather have the black. I wish these clowns would get their sh*t together.
[Blu Pure XL] FuMMoD:
I replied to their tweet about picking one up locally and kernel sources. I had a link to the helio x10 source but they removed it from github. Weird

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I agree gold is freaking ugly and tacky. If anything put a skin over it? Idk.
[Blu Pure XL] percentevo:
I wish i could but im the type that wont even add a millimeter to their phone size by putting a case on it. I guess waiting another week or two isnt that big of deal in the end game but these moves are all negative flags against Blu.

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I dont have a Twitter account. If anyone would submit a question to their post about when they expect the black/charcoal unit to to be avail, that would be greatly appreciated! :D

https://twitter.com/BLU_Products/with_replies
[Blu Pure XL] FuMMoD:
I tweeted them for you.
[Blu Pure XL] FuMMoD:
So I gave in and pre-ordered one. Or rather bought one and waiting for the stock to come in since it's already a late release. 1 Day shipping ftw
[Blu Pure XL] babsk:
Who is your wireless carrier? Do you have concerns about LTE support? That's what's holding me back. I want good LTE speeds when I'm out and I'm concerned about the review I read saying which band was missing from my carrier which is AT&T. I have no way of knowing which tower carries which bands where.
[Blu Pure XL] FuMMoD:
I have t-mobile. The phone is missing a band for tmobile too. I'll find out if it affects me when I get it in my hands.
[Blu Pure XL] nate1975:
I wonder if they are just getting the leftovers from the Chinese manufacturer that didn't sell or something. That would explain the late launch and least popular color being the only thing available.
[Blu Pure XL] babsk:
Fot T-Mobile, it's missing Band 12 according to that Android Authority article which means 700 MHz I read somewhere. It's 850 MHz I think on AT&T which is Band 5.
[Blu Pure XL] FuMMoD:
My Oneplus One doesn't support band 12 so I'm not going to miss anything. It'll be the same experience for me network wise which is great.
[Blu Pure XL] babsk:
That's good then. You'll be fine! I wish I had some way to account for what that absent band 5 would mean for me on AT&T and if support will be added for it down the pike once the phones are actually in people's hands.
[Blu Pure XL] FuMMoD:
Try using this thread to see if it affects you. Didn't really read too much into but let me know if it helps.

http://www.howardforums.com/showthr...nds-used-by-AT-amp-T-in-certain-markets/page5
[Blu Pure XL] babsk:
Thanks! I know this is being discussed in two threads and that for T-Mobile users it sounds like pretty much a non issue. I just then have to confirm whether it would be for me or not. I'll have to check that forum link.
[Blu Pure XL] thisisjason:
All of their phones are rebranded Chinese phones. In this case it's the Gionee Elife E8. That phone also just launched, so they're not getting unsold leftovers. Blu actually says they were waiting on quick chargers that were delayed.
[Blu Pure XL] thecalip:
My wife has S6 with B12 on T-Mobile, but whenever I (with Note 3) have little or no services, she has little or no services. So B12 offer absolute nothing. It is like an urban legend.

I preorder this. The only thing I really want is root. I cannot deal with ads in mobile phone.
[Blu Pure XL] babsk:
And so far I think I get a Band 17 mostly on my end in AT&T in the overall area I work and live in, assuming the app I just downloaded is accurate as it still says Band 17 at my house too as well as my work which I know is a little bit different of a coverage area as I could get phone calls on my second SIM on my Zenfone 2 at work but not at home because at home I think the 2G towers were finally shut down. So towers are not identical. I haven't pre-ordered yet, but I'm more confident about giving this phone a whirl again since I'm hoping that my LTE tests can determine that my area doesn't use band 5 anyway just like that urban legend band 12 on T Mobile. I hope this could be the case. Not sure Band 5 is an urban legend band necessarily but if it's not the one they use around here much is all that matters.
[Blu Pure XL] babsk:
Well,.I'm reading threads in Howard Forums and Band 5 is very important in certain areas for LTE, just doesn't yet seem it is the predominant one deployed in my area fortunately.But same time, really all that big a deal? No trace of it in my area so far in my tests.

I may just contact AT&T directly and request that information for a certain radius area that I tend to be in so at least I know and then I can just get the darn phone. So far I don't think the lack of band 5 may affect me much, as Band 17 is definitely the main star, with occasional Band 2 so I may still go ahead with this phone and give it a trial run and return if I find it doesn't work to my liking quite enough.In fact, pretty much have made up my mind. I think I am going to be okay with this phone. May go ahead with the pre-order even.
[Blu Pure XL] nate1975:
Nothing but band 17 in my area from home to work (about 40 miles)
[Blu Pure XL] babsk:
Yeah, my work is 30 miles each way and Band 17 is really the main deal obviously in my area. Band 2 showed up twice in two spots but it went immediately back to 17 after a moment. At my house , I only have seen Band 17 so far. I'm glad it's not Band 5!
[Blu Pure XL] xathras:
Fastboot

See attached pics. showing the Allview X2 Xtreme (the European version of this phone) Recovery/Factory/Fastboot screens. I'm sorry about the quality, but on a quad HD screen the text is tiny!
[Blu Pure XL] FuMMoD:
Great post! Can't wait to get mine soon to start messing around. Let's compare notes since this is the exact same phone.
[Blu Pure XL] xathras:
Bootloader unlocked

Bear in mind that what follows applies to my Allview and might not apply to the Blu version.

You're going to need adb and fastboot to try this: http://lifehacker.com/the-easiest-way-to-install-androids-adb-and-fastboot-to-1586992378

First thing I did was have a look in Settings -> Developer Options. There was an "Enable OEM unlock" option which I ticked. Next connected the phone to my PC (linux) and tried "adb devices", which came back "unauthorized" ( http://xdaforums.com/nexus-4/help/adb-error-device-unauthorized-device-t2401452 ). After fixing that I tried "fastboot oem unlock" and got "waiting for device", so I put the phone into fastboot mode (recovery -> reboot to bootloader). Once fastboot found the phone it came back with "FAILED (remote: unknown command)".

After doing some googling I came across the command "fastboot getvar all" and tried that and to my surprise it returned (bootloader) unlocked: yes. So it is possible that I needn't have used the "fastboot oem unlock" command at all; that just ticking the box in "Developer options -> Enable OEM unlock" did the trick.

Let me know if this works with a Blu.:o

P.S. Also please note the "warranty: no" line.
[Blu Pure XL] clipcarl:
Here is a potentially positive development: Amazon has sent me a "delivery estimate update" email that says I can expect delivery of my Pure XL on Thursday. This estimate may be based on information that Blu is giving them but I hope it's accurate anyway.

In other news I see that the grey version of the Blu Pure XL is now on Amazon alongside the gold version. I'm not sure if orders for that color will ship at the same time so I placed a separate order just now for the grey. I prefer grey so I'll probably return the gold one unopened if the grey is also shipping now or give it away when the grey is available if the grey ships later.
[Blu Pure XL] FuMMoD:
I have next day shipping and they didn't email me. What the heck!
[Blu Pure XL] ahsbballa05:
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Delivery as in it will arrive at your door that day or it will ship out that day?
[Blu Pure XL] xathras:
New Blu owners

Now that some of you look like your'e about to get your hands on this device I'll post a few of the resources you might need. The MediaTek X10 Helio (mt6795 based) is only now beginning to appear in phones; there is little help from devs as yet (Hey! Your'e An Early Adopter). The Gionee version has just gone on sale in India so something (in English) might appear there soon. Due to MTK devices being common in Asia you'll find a lot of help in sites there.

Blu related sites

BLU Products Development Team - Community - Google+

https://plus.google.com/communities/117846429749085694805

BLU Developers Repository

http://www.blu-dev.com/

Asian sites

China Devices

https://www.china-devices.com/

China Phone Arena

http://www.chinaphonearena.com/forum/Forum-MTK-General-Tools

Android Urdu

http://androidurdu.net/mediatek-scatter-files-download/

http://androidurdu.net/sp-flash-tool-database/

MTK Roms

http://www.mtkroms.com/

http://www.mtkroms.com/2015/03/mtk-bootimg-unpack-repack-tool.html

http://www.mtkroms.com/2015/02/how-to-root-your-mediatek-device.html

http://www.mtkroms.com/2015/03/philz-touch-recovery-for-all-mtk-devices.html

and many others.

Rooting and flashing

http://whiteboard.ping.se/Android/Rooting

http://whiteboard.ping.se/Android/BootLoader

https://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Doc:_fastboot_intro#Common_fastboot_commands

https://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Template:Fastboot_oem_unlock

http://lifehacker.com/the-easiest-way-to-install-androids-adb-and-fastboot-to-1586992378

MTK Droid Tools 2.5.3

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2160490

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=38337401&postcount=5

This tool does not work on this phone because it can't recognize the new 64-bit SOCs. I thought that when it found my phone it might work but the "TotalBytesPerChunk Not Found" error (see attached screenshot) is fatal. However, it does do one useful thing in that it displays a blocks map even thought it can't create a scatter file. I'd like to know if the Allview and Blu blocks maps match.

MTK Droid Tools is sadly no longer being maintained.

Attached files are the MTK Droid Tools screenshot (too big - had to zip it) and the Allview build.prop file. I'd be interested in seeing the Blu version.:o
[Blu Pure XL] babsk:
I have Amazon Prime and my pre-order status has not updated yet. No shipping date, everything still the same. Mine is for the original gold one. Glad to hear another color is out so hopefully the black one will follow for those that want it.
[Blu Pure XL] clipcarl:
Delivery as in delivery. The exact words from the email and the order status page: "Arriving Thursday by 8pm."
[Blu Pure XL] FuMMoD:
Are you a prime member? I placed an order within 5 minutes of their tweet going live about pre-orders. I have yet to receive anything.
[Blu Pure XL] clipcarl:
Yes I am a Prime member.
[Blu Pure XL] percentevo:
Thanks man! :highfive: Just got my grey unit ordered. Not a prime member here so i hope it comes in a reasonable amount of time.
[Blu Pure XL] percentevo:
Does anyone have any confirmation one way or the other that a 128GB micro SD card will work in these? Im a hoarder and NEED all the local storage i can get. I've found multiple confirmations that the Gionee and Allview branded devices do support that capacity but the Blu specs sheet states only 64GB.
[Blu Pure XL] FuMMoD:
I'm jelly to the fullest.
[Blu Pure XL] babsk:
I pre-ordered two days ago. It's 5:15 pm my time and no shipment date for me yet, and like I said, I do have Prime. Oh well, it's not like this hasn't already dragged on.
[Blu Pure XL] ariot:
I ordered on October 14 and I just got an email from Amazon saying that my delivery date is Friday 10/23/15 by 8pm. I am an Amazon Prime member.
[Blu Pure XL] mhajii210:
Estimated delivery date

Well consider yourselves lucky. My estimated delivery date is Monday, 10/26. I swear I pre-ordered the phone within 15 minutes of it being available. Oh well... I've waited this long anyway. Let's hope this phone is worth the wait!
[Blu Pure XL] clipcarl:
I suspect you'll both get it sooner-- perhaps by tomorrow (Thursday). The Amazon product page now shows no delays and a get it by tomorrow option for orders placed right now. (That's for the gold color. The grey still shows out of stock.)
[Blu Pure XL] babsk:
Yes. Expected delivery date is Friday 10/23! Preparing for shipment. Looks like the email came about 7 hours ago, around 1 AM my time. Gives the usual by 8 pm deal. Works for me. Glad I pre-ordered afterall.
[Blu Pure XL] clipcarl:
If it ships today you should get it tomorrow with the one day shipping. Even if the email says Friday my guess is you get it tomorrow. Good luck!
[Blu Pure XL] xathras:
128GB

My Allview works with a SanDisk Ultra Class 10 128GB. The same card also works in my ancient Galaxy Note v1 and Galaxy Note 10.1 v1, which supposedly only support 64GB. I suspect that some vendors are a bit lazy in keeping their spec. sheets up to date. The very early reviews of the Gionee also said only 64GB, but they were mainly "cut & paste" reviews.

The Gionee/Allview/Blu should be identical as far as storage is concerned.
[Blu Pure XL] percentevo:
Thanks, I had always kind of wondered about that. The only thing keeping me from taking the risk was the price of the 128GB cards. Now that theyre down around $60 and surely to be on sale in a few weeks, ill be picking one up. Much appreciated :svetius:
[Blu Pure XL] xathras:
USB OTG

I forgot to mention that my Allview phone came packaged with a nice short usb OTG cable, so if your box doesn't have one complain to Blu.

BTW, what do you hoard? With me it's music. I enjoy the comfort of knowing that I've got the collected works of Bach, Beethoven, Zappa and The Velvet Underground in my top pocket.
[Blu Pure XL] percentevo:
Music for me as well. If i am travelling, i try to pile as many movies or TV shows i can as well. I picked up an OTG cable for a cpl bucks off ebay last year for this reason. Made storing all the pics, videos and movies much easier.

Edit: Oh, and the obligatory space that the ROM zips and system backups take too. Usually about 10-12GBs spent there.
[Blu Pure XL] FuMMoD:
Delivery on the gold set for tomorrow. Grey is still out of stock
[Blu Pure XL] FuMMoD:
You wont have to worry about roms or backups with this phone. There's no development lmaooooo
[Blu Pure XL] percentevo:
:( Shoot, I was hoping that was kind of the point of this thread aside from people discussing their purchase. Im no Dev, so is this because Blu isnt expected to release the source or is this due to a lack of popularity?
[Blu Pure XL] FuMMoD:
Sources is the issue here since mediatek isn't gpl compliant. I'm reaching out to BLU and mediatek constantly. Emails and social media and we should all do the same. This could be the phone to make mediatek take off if they care.
[Blu Pure XL] clipcarl:
I think it's likely we'll get root. With root, it won't be a big deal if we don't get custom ROMs. We'll be able to install Xposed and get all the features for which we used to install custom ROMs. With Xposed (and a ROM such as Blu's that close enough to stock that Xposed will work) there really is no need for custom ROMs.
[Blu Pure XL] percentevo:
Well i sure hope you get what is needed, thanks for the effort!! I thought I saw somewhere where someone had said that the source for the x10 had been found. I can try to find that if it would be of help?
[Blu Pure XL] FuMMoD:
It has been pulled from github completely. It was up for a few days.
[Blu Pure XL] percentevo:
I think that is what i saw. I figured, once on the internet, always on the internet. :confused: