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[Device Reviews and Information] fanfan7110:
First, press and maintain on button for 30 secondes and tell me result. (twice if necessary)

try starting with the cable plugged in (first) and with the disconnected cable (twice)

Because the first start can be very very long for reaction..

If no boot, then you could try to flash it with other firmware
[Device Reviews and Information] Losika:
The first try with plugged cable: red light blinking. I push the button, and after 15sec the blink is over and only one vibrate, then the red blinking goes again. No boot.

The second try without cable: I push the button and nothing happen, not vibrate, no led reaction, no display light, no boot. Nothing.

I am disappointed.

ps: where can i find good MTK driver?
[Device Reviews and Information] fanfan7110:
you can find mtk driver all over the web :)

https://androidmtk.com/download-mtk-usb-all-drivers

http://xdaforums.com/elephone-m2/help/windows-10-mtk-vcom-usb-drivers-32-64-t3267033

http://forum.frandroid.com/topic/155849-tuto-bien-installer-ses-drivers-usbadbmtk-windows-xpvista7/

There is really a problem with your phone.. Try to reflash it, and if there is no new reaction, contact your seller and return your phone
[Device Reviews and Information] rosenrotttt:
You have a deeply discharged battery. I had the same problem. I have set the smartphone to charge and after 20-30 minutes several times hold the power button (hold for a long time). Try to also use other chargers or cables.
[Device Reviews and Information] Alberto96:
Unfortunately sometimes it can happen. If you want to fix it without having to struggle too much, open the device and charge the battery manually until it reaches at least 3.85V.
[Device Reviews and Information] Losika:
Thanks for advice. Since 3 days I try everything. With or without battery charge. Short and long button press. But nothing. The phone is in charge everyday and It's always red blinking. I think the battery was dead.

I don't want to disassemble. I contacted with the supplier for the warranty.

Thanks for any advice
[Device Reviews and Information] laur_vd:
please tell me ...it has notification led? where it is? it has different colours? if you can put a picture..
[Device Reviews and Information] oliversum:
I waited for more than one hour, but I didn't get a GPS fix here in California :( does anyone have the same problem? Any idea what to do?

[IMG="GPS"]http://i.imgur.com/SuHGGQO.png[/IMG]
[Device Reviews and Information] xecuttor:
If you read through this and development thread you will see that many (if not all) Ulefone Future owners has GPS problems. Ulefone states that they're working on a solution. First OTA should bring "GPS optimizations" but as far as I know, the problem still persists and we are still waiting for Ulefone to fix it furthermore.

Some say it's hardware problem which can't be fixed and some say it's because lack of HW optimalization in terms of antenna being weak for a metal unibody. Even Ulefone says different things.

Also there is an user on XDA (Alberto96) who will try to solve this issue once he receives the phone. We are waiting for him with all our hopes :D
[Device Reviews and Information] jaytee86:
I read that others also have the problem that battery life below 30 percent is basically non-existent...

Has someone managed to calibrate the battery?

(I tried the discharge, recharge with power off method of course)
[Device Reviews and Information] oliversum:
I know, xecuttor - but all of you get a GPS fix, right? I don't get a fix at all.
[Device Reviews and Information] dommels:
I noticed a big difference between map view and actual navigation in Google Maps. In map view the blue dot keeps following me quite precise and smooth when driving.

From the turn-by-turn navigation view it's a whole different level. It keeps freezing and searching for GPS. It's like day and night. Anyone else who experiences this?
[Device Reviews and Information] fanfan7110:
Yes many people have do this test and all had the same experience. With maps it's OK, and with a driver software it's a disaster. This is what makes us say that it is probably not a hardware problem but a software problem.
[Device Reviews and Information] jaytee86:
Actually, for me, map view is just as bad as navigation (blue dot wildly jumping around).

But as I said earlier: when getting a GPS lock over engineering mode - the location is super precise... So I also think it's a software problem.
[Device Reviews and Information] fanfan7110:
there were some people who can not have a fix at all. Can be a matter country. we must wait alberto96 tests
[Device Reviews and Information] Alberto96:
Guys i got the device so...let's have some fun with it.

CyanogenMod ROM will come soon too, but it will take time so do not ask ETA or anything.

I'll alert you all when i have something usable i want you to test.
[Device Reviews and Information] Bryandu13:
Thank you and good luck !
[Device Reviews and Information] laur_vd:
Can anyone tell me the sar values of Ulefone Future?
[Device Reviews and Information] peido:
I don't have, but you can send an email to Ulefone requesting SAR values and they will reply. I've done that once for another phone, they replied within one day. The problem is: can you trust Ulefone values?
[Device Reviews and Information] Bryandu13:
Hello I have 2 questions :

- Does this phone will receive Android 7.0 Nougat ?

- How to remove the big (and ugly) 3G/4G icon in the status bar ?

Thank you :)
[Device Reviews and Information] dommels:
Can't say it will get 7.0 but since most of their previous and cheaper models got upgraded to 6.0 recently I'd say there is a fair chance that they will upgrade this phone (which they call their flagship phone) in the near future.

Unlock system UI tuner by holding the settings wheel in top down menu, in system UI tuner menu go to status bar, disable cellular data.
[Device Reviews and Information] Ironandroid:
we all hope you solve this problem.

Grazie in anticipo
[Device Reviews and Information] jaytee86:
Btw has someone managed to get Google now on tap to work?

I tried setting the language to English and enabled it as assistance app of course.
[Device Reviews and Information] Alberto96:
I hope so too haha

You're welcome.
[Device Reviews and Information] Ironandroid:
sir since you have been using this phone for some days now what is your experience with the gps? if it is a s***t for you as well do you think it is soft or hardware problem for you?

thx
[Device Reviews and Information] Alberto96:
If i do not touch the software first i won't know whether this bug is SW or HW related, it could be both. A poorly optimized software together with a poor antenna, or just a poor software with good antenna.
[Device Reviews and Information] xecuttor:
Hi guys, Ulefone finally launched their forum. Lets bombard them there :)

I already started the ETA on GPS fix thread there: http://forum.ulefone.com/thread-198-1-1.html
[Device Reviews and Information] purplesando:
I am so happy I got this phone sold :)
[Device Reviews and Information] jaytee86:
I already replied to your thread. In case they'll delete my message (I asked for update and customer compensation), I've saved the post and will send it again.

... And by the way: legend reply to your post in the forum by hank ?
[Device Reviews and Information] addisj:
Heh you won't be when its fixed :p
[Device Reviews and Information] Darreng43:
Ulefone Future

I also replied to one of the threads!

I also made a damn simple POLL to get them to do something...

(Ulefone Future - GPS & Poor Reception Issues) - I can't post link because I'm literally a NOOB to this forum

Got a feeling Ulefone Future's future is in the hands of Alberto96 though!

Anyone else notice a trend in metal phones with the mediatek helio P10 chipset having GPS issues, swear there is a few around...
[Device Reviews and Information] jaytee86:
I voted (for yes of course).

I'm from Germany by the way.

PLUS: in the GPS thread in the forum I asked the question twice why they don't reply on the GPS issue...

Both times these ****ers deleted my post after 2 minutes!!
[Device Reviews and Information] oliversum:
I wonder if there will be another update. As for me it looks like Ulefone is focusing on the Ulefone Metal...
[Device Reviews and Information] jaytee86:
I agree... Not even a reply in their forum - I guess because they know they can't fix it.

Great strategy to just keep silence and not inform buyers...
[Device Reviews and Information] fanfan7110:
on my side, too long to wait all these updates. I sold the phone and I bought a archos diamond 2 +. No problem with GPS, optimized camera, 4G signal in full.. Yessssss !
[Device Reviews and Information] xecuttor:
I guess we rely on Alberto96 , hope he isn't disgusted like many others. Alberto, if you read this, I think many would appreciate how are you doing with fixes to this phone.
[Device Reviews and Information] Alberto96:
Of course i read all posts, i am working on it but that missing recovery mode is making everything harder.
[Device Reviews and Information] xecuttor:
Sorry for harrasing you with questions but does that mean that even you can't work on that without Ulefone help? If this is the truth, then I'm loosing all my hopes about the phone.
[Device Reviews and Information] rosenrotttt:
Are there any results? It runs on a subject?
[Device Reviews and Information] Alberto96:
On a what? O_o

No results yet, I'm not working on it every day.
[Device Reviews and Information] rosenrotttt:
Clearly :( Ulefone too silent ..
[Device Reviews and Information] Alberto96:
This isn't something that has an answer.
[Device Reviews and Information] Ironandroid:
hi guys

on an italian forum somebody claimed that there is a 20160810 version of the rom.

has anyone news of that ?

thx
[Device Reviews and Information] rosenrotttt:
Was this information here, but it's a fake. Read the comments below.

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=68317849&postcount=223
[Device Reviews and Information] il_pasqui:
guys, ulefone just released the kernel code on github:

https://github.com/ulefoneofficial/ulefone-Future
[Device Reviews and Information] UschiT:
The hope of a good firmware goes.
[Device Reviews and Information] Alberto96:
Not really, working on a device that isn't able to boot into recovery mode is what a developer hates most, slowing down the process.

I'm already working on it.
[Device Reviews and Information] Telescopium:
Use TWRP Manager app at Google Playstore. You can boot easily direct to the TWRP-Recovery. It works 100% for my rooted Ulefone Future. I used this valuable app long time ago for all my past cell phones.
[Device Reviews and Information] jaytee86:
Or use gravity box to add "boot into recovery" in reboot menu.

Anyway... Do you have any new hints if something can be done for GPS?

I get pretty good signal in GPS test but on maps the reported location is simply wrong (and moving around).

It's only correct for a few seconds if I got a good fix in MTK engineering mode before.

At the moment I'm thinking about buying a different phone with my 55 dollar voucher from gearbest.
[Device Reviews and Information] Telescopium:
I used the "Faster GPS" app to configure the special fix GPS data . Now for me it's better than before.
[Device Reviews and Information] kenth_kristoffer:
How is the state of this phone currently? Is it a good buy or are there better alternatives?
[Device Reviews and Information] Dagris:
Will we get nougat?
[Device Reviews and Information] UschiT:
The Question is... Will we get a working firmware?
[Device Reviews and Information] UschiT:
I guess never.
[Device Reviews and Information] Alberto96:
Something is sure though, you will get a CyanogenMod ROM made by me.

About the GPS fix well...unfortunately i still have to find what causes it to randomly fail
[Device Reviews and Information] jaytee86:
I know I've mentioned this a couple of times but I do it again - just in case it helps ?

If I open engineering mode and go to ygps I get a quick and correct fix. But if I open Google maps or any other map software the fix is quickly gone or the location reported is garbage... EVEN when I let ygps run in the background.

So...

Ygps (engineering mode) run in foreground - - > good fix.

Ygps (engineering mode) run in background or not at all - - > no fix.

This HAS to be a software issue!
[Device Reviews and Information] oliversum:
this annoying sound while recording a video or audio message is becoming worse and worse on my future... :-/
[Device Reviews and Information] Alberto96:
But the signal is still too low compared to other devices, that's what makes me think that also the hardware is bugged.

A software issue doesn't grow, so yours is hardware related.
[Device Reviews and Information] jaytee86:
I fully agree, the signal is definitely weaker than on my galaxy s4 active.

However, after the fix described in the other thread (one has to edit two files (GPS.conf and an XML file)) I get up to 10 satellites with good connection in both engineering mode and GPS test app. This is easily enough for a good fix.

The problem is that when I leave these apps - even if I let them run in the background - connection to the satellites is quickly lost again and the signal is much weaker...

To me it seems as if Google maps or other navigation apps just don't have the "power" or permissions to use the full GPS power...
[Device Reviews and Information] Wilde beernd:
Charging time

Hey guys,

How long does it takes to fully charge your ulefone future from 0% to 100% with the quick charger? For me it takes around 2 hour. In my opinion is that not really fast so I want to know your experience with it.
[Device Reviews and Information] jaytee86:
Same here - about 2 hours ?
[Device Reviews and Information] dommels:
Fast charge used to work but Ulefone killed it with their last update and never fixed it.
[Device Reviews and Information] Wilde beernd:
fast charge

Is the fast charge fixed with the rom of Alberto?
[Device Reviews and Information] theColeHardTruth:
Right, well T-Mobile supports Band 2 (1900 MHz), Band 4 (1700/2100 MHz), Band 12 (700 MHz) LTE, and Band 2 (1900 MHz), Band 4 (1700/2100 MHz) HSPA+. This confused me, since the phone states that it supports 800/1800/2100/2600 (band20,band3,band1,band7) FDD-LTE, and 2300 (Band40) TDD-LTE. The bands don't match up, but both seem to support 2100MHz. Am I missing something here, or should it work? :)

Still would like help with this, please :)
[Device Reviews and Information] dommels:
Ulefone says on their Facebook that they will start/resume shipping the phones to retailers next week. Delay was due to display problems.

Let's hope we get some positive signals next week.

UPDATE: Official announcement says "Since we have improved the producing procedure and sped up output, we’ll be able to begin the supply of Ulefone Future to our retailer partners from next week. And before the end of June, all orders will be fulfilled when shipping of the model will go normal. "
[Device Reviews and Information] juv3nal:
This is their official announcement in relation to the producing and delivering the Future:

http://blog.ulefone.com/announcement-about-ulefone-future-production-and-shipping/
[Device Reviews and Information] UschiT:
i have ordered by banggood, the change it from 25.05 to 15.06. Thats ok for me. Gearbest from the begining 15.06. Thats the reason why im guess more 15.06 as that date from banggood. I choose banggood with the 10% app coupon is that there a good price for me.
[Device Reviews and Information] dommels:
Which color did you preorder? (Anyone)

I ordered grey but had it changed to golden last week. The grey just looks too bland.
[Device Reviews and Information] dunn0w:
Gold, ordered from Banggood.
[Device Reviews and Information] kingoftf:
Gold from Gearbest
[Device Reviews and Information] Alberto96:
This website is for you: http://willmyphonework.net/
[Device Reviews and Information] Alberto96:
Just a question for you all: How many users would use a CyanogenMod ROM (CM13 of course) on this device if i manage to develop it?

Instead of replying just "me" or "it would be awesome", please add also some words about some feature requests or anything else related to software.
[Device Reviews and Information] Alberto96:
Nice bezel-less comparision with the Galaxy S7 Edge

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[Device Reviews and Information] Mrskint:
I'm currently considering this phone, my current phone the Wileyfox Swift runs CyanogenMod and I much prefer how this works compared to the stock android. I find how it lays out the installed apps menu to be much easier to use and find what I'm after :)
[Device Reviews and Information] dommels:
I would be very interested in such a ROM especially if it improves on battery life (for what I've read it should) .

Any improvement in terms of speed, quality and versatility of the camera I would also encourage. The Future seems to pack a solid camera.
[Device Reviews and Information] mc_gee:
just a little info I'd like to share - if some1 bought it for $239 it might be good idea to cancel order and get it for $187,99 instead

also tomtop (pre)sells Future for $199 and code 12YEARSALE2 makes it $12 cheaper than that

it supposed to be 35pcs limited sale, but as this deal is still avaliable after 31hrs it might be more than 35 :)
[Device Reviews and Information] dommels:
They seem to have them in stock now at Gearbest.
[Device Reviews and Information] kingoftf:
Let's hope that the camera is not closed source like the G3 one which makes it impossible for developing a good Camera in CM or AOSP

Gesendet von meinem LG-D855 mit Tapatalk
[Device Reviews and Information] juv3nal:
Has anyone had their phone shipped yet from Gearbest?
[Device Reviews and Information] Alberto96:
Finally...starting from Monday every e-shop should start to ship all devices (ordered by pre-order date).

This is what Banggood says on Ulefone Future page: "Available on Pre-Order Stock due to arrive on June 20 2016"

So also other e-shops should follow this date.
[Device Reviews and Information] dommels:
Here's a small unboxing plus hands on video. Gives a short impression of the camera as well

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[Device Reviews and Information] Alberto96:
Hugo Barra from Xiaomi: "Bezel-Less devices cannot exist"

So...Ulefone Future is just imagination? xD

Well Done Ulefone :) I should get the device this week, i'm really curious to see how it performs.
[Device Reviews and Information] xecuttor:
So anyone got some news about the phone? I started to really doubt it. Ulefone said on their facebook (today) that they have sent 10 % of the orders (over a week ago they claimed 2 %) but every retailer I asked don't have it in stock yet. I ordered from antelife and theyre recommending me to change the phone.
[Device Reviews and Information] dommels:
Same doubt here. I haven't seen any sign of anyone having their phone actually shipped yet. I ordered at Banggood and they mention now that they're being restocked at the end of the week. But I guess that could change any day.
[Device Reviews and Information] juv3nal:
Alberto, has your phone been shipped now? And if so from where please?

Sorry to ask but as there's little or none information we are now desperately trying to know.

Thanks.
[Device Reviews and Information] Alberto96:
Not yet, mine comes directly from Ulefone (review unit).
[Device Reviews and Information] mc_gee:
Had a chat with TOMTOP today - they say that they have it but it's under quality testing (few days more).

They sent me some screenshot with my address and tracking number on it so for me it looks pretty serious.

So you might be either on top or bottom of their priority list (product promotion vs customer satisfaction :)
[Device Reviews and Information] Alberto96:
Haha exactly. Let's see what happens.
[Device Reviews and Information] 02xda1:
Apparently mine shipped from gearbest yesterday, so i should have it within a week.
[Device Reviews and Information] juv3nal:
Oh! That's really good news! So hope is not lost! ;) Thanks for the info!
[Device Reviews and Information] xecuttor:
Today I received info from my seller (Antelife) that they received gold versions only (or they didn't have enough silver versions). So I switch to gold. Hope it wont look too homo :)
[Device Reviews and Information] dommels:
Banggood also received gold version only (100 pcs). So I expect mine to ship any day now too. EDIT: shipped just now!

The golden one actually looks more champagne than gold colored, better than grey if you ask me. Check out Gearbest product page where they have real photos of the phone.
[Device Reviews and Information] juv3nal:
I've been in touch with Gearbest about the status of my order and I was really surprised with their reply as they said they aren't selling the device anymore due to supplier's issues....!

How is that possible if some people are already getting it shipped?

Their first email seemed to be coming from an automatic response email but they responded to my second email suggesting to cancel my order and either choosing a new phone or getting a full refund...!!!

I'm really really confused now!!! I don't know whether to wait or cancel the order or even know who is telling the truth: Gearbest or Ulefone!!

This is crazy!! What do you guys suggest?

Thanks!
[Device Reviews and Information] carstenheuer:
if you go to gearbests website... you still see the future is available!

and when you scroll down and read the questions from two people... if the device is in stock... gearbest write yes it is in stock in hk2 base...
[Device Reviews and Information] juv3nal:
Yes, you're right. I've emailed them again... I'll see what they say.

It's annoying the whole situation with the lack of information from the manufacturer and the shop.

Thanks.
[Device Reviews and Information] 02xda1:
well mine apparently shipped tuesday, but dhl only picked it up yesterday, and is now in their sorting warehouse. should be with me on the 29th, so they say.
[Device Reviews and Information] juv3nal:
Thanks for sharing the info!

It's a pity that we have to talk about this in this forum instead of more technical matters! Never mind! At the moment it is needed!
[Device Reviews and Information] dommels:
well do share your first impression with the world then. Afaik you'll be the first consumer to actually hold this device in their hands :D
[Device Reviews and Information] Alberto96:
120FPS Camcorder Video Recording

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[Device Reviews and Information] xecuttor:
Mine was shipped from Antelife (at least they say, bcs tracking number isn't working). I chose SF express. I'm really curious when it will arrive.
[Device Reviews and Information] 02xda1:
Well good news, it is confirmed in my city and according to dhl, supposed to be delivered tomorrow. So after an 11.5 hr workday, i'll see it around this time tomorrow. i'll hop on and give first impressions then, if everything goes according to plan.
[Device Reviews and Information] UschiT:
Banggod send me an email, that my Future is on the way.
[Device Reviews and Information] juv3nal:
What colour are these phones you're receiving?

According to Ulefone Facebook post only the golden version have been sent.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1044481162307627&substory_index=0&id=744105825678497
[Device Reviews and Information] 02xda1:
very happy so far, it is fast, the fingerprint sensor works as advertised, and looks good. it feels quite solid in the hands and feels good. running antutu now. i'll report back when i've had more of a play with it.
[Device Reviews and Information] UschiT:
Perfect for me, i ordered the golden one. ;)
[Device Reviews and Information] dommels:
Our future Future's being made ;)

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