yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Device Reviews and Information] euroclie:
Hi all,

As a followup to my previous post: I couldn't wait anymore to start hacking things and customizing the Power, so I rooted the phone (thanks to megthebest' TWRP 3.0.0.0, PayPal donation made to express my gratitude!).

Using a SQLite editor, I've explored a bit the settings, the file I was interested is the same as on my previous phones: /data/data/com.android.providers.settings/databases/settings.db

It wasn't difficult to find the piece I was looking for, in the "global" section of the database:

The airplane_mode_radios field's default value is cell,bluetooth,wifi,nfc,wimax

If you edit the field to supress "bluetooth", then the activation of the airplane mode will leave your bluetooth connection alive.

Before anyone accuses me of dangerous behavior in an aircraft, know that the bluetooth can still be manually enabled/disabled in airplane mode, since the airplane_mode_toggleable_radios field's value is bluetooth,wifi,nfc. ;)

On a side note, the "nfc" value seems pointless here, we don't have nfc on this phone, right? Unless this setting applies in fact to HotKnot...
[Device Reviews and Information] ikbendewalrus:
Battery's not half bad but as a heavy user i have to charge it daily. That being said it's a comfortable stretch for one day of battery though so i'm not complaining. Furthermore the romversion of android blows. Fifa16 is laggy, i can't play Vain Glory and Asphalt. I'm starting to be a little bugged out by the minor frustrations. No hardware complaints though, one of the best looking phones I've ever had. But it's like a Porsche powered by a hamster on a wheel...
[Device Reviews and Information] s7yler:
I have spoken with Ulefone, and got them to tested Asphalt 8 also, and they afterwards admitted that it seems to a problem with some games, so they are working on a fix. If they will succeed I don't know, we have to wait and see if there will be a fix or not, but I think so... they did release various OTAs for the Ulefone Paris, and most issues was solved. I'm expecting the same with the Ulefone Power.
[Device Reviews and Information] megthebest:
thanks.. we also expecting for marshmallow and for 64Bit version of Android!
[Device Reviews and Information] ikbendewalrus:
I'm hoping so. The customer service is great, i have to say, they reply almost immediately to emails. Let's hope they get this fixed, its a lovely phone. You think there'll be root possibility soon?
[Device Reviews and Information] megthebest:
i try to reply.. i'm waiting for my Power .. .and i'm ready with my TWRP just compiled and packed, based on the last official rom ...need only to test on my Power and to share with you all!

With TWRP you know it's easy to have root and other modding /backup purpose!

Cheers!
[Device Reviews and Information] ikbendewalrus:
You sir, are a saint! ?

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Btw, don't you have to be rooted to have TWRP?
[Device Reviews and Information] megthebest:
No, you need only twrp img, scatter filr of the rom, correct drivers mediatek preloader and flashtool, just a couple of seconds and.... You will enter in the modding phase...
[Device Reviews and Information] ikbendewalrus:
Super! Anyone else experiencing laggy gps?
[Device Reviews and Information] megthebest:
i'm waiting for my Power... was somewhere in France... i hope to receive till the next week so far..
[Device Reviews and Information] f1c:
megthebest already answered that but to clarify:

There are two ways to start modding your phone:

1) Root it first (via some software exploit usually) and then install a recovery.img through an Android app.

or

2) Flash the recovery.img from your PC and then boot into the recovery and install SuperSU as a zip from there. Reboot and you have root.

Do we know if the glass is Gorilla glass 3 for real? Did anyone dare to test this yet?

(I am asking because Chinese manufacturers have lied about things like that before.)
[Device Reviews and Information] ikbendewalrus:
I'm not inclined to test it but however friendly Ulefone is by putting on a screenprotector doesn't exactly bode well, or am i just being paranoid?
[Device Reviews and Information] f1c:
I don't think attaching a screen protector has anything to do with having gorilla glass or not. It's just common practice.
[Device Reviews and Information] ikbendewalrus:
Oh good to know☺ wish the big brands like Apple or Samsung had the same courtesy. I bet they're low on funds. ☺
[Device Reviews and Information] f1c:
Got my phone today (only 3 days from order to delivery :eek:) and the first impression is that it's great.

IMO, I am glad I chose the dark blue/"black" version since it makes the low power backlight buttons easier to see even when it's not dark.

[MENTION=5952124]megthebest[/MENTION]: Once I find a way to do a full phone backup I'd be happy to test your custom recovery if you link me to it, btw.
[Device Reviews and Information] megthebest:
[MENTION=7057244]f1c[/MENTION], no need to backup rom, my twrp is flashable via flashtool and i also provide syock recovery to return back. You only need to correct install mediatek preloader drivers, that are not so easy to put if you havr win 8.1/10 due to the need to disable driver's signature before install

Inviato da uno dei tanti Cinafonini
[Device Reviews and Information] f1c:
My drivers should be fine since the flash tool recognizes it. Still open to try it if you link me to the recovery and scatterfile. :)
[Device Reviews and Information] megthebest:
Please be patient, once i'll have mine, i'll share my work for sure.. [emoji106]
[Device Reviews and Information] f1c:
Some more information, would be great if old and new owners could confirm or refute these:

- Mine came updated with the 16th January update (most recent)

- No configuration wizard or optimizing android apps windows (like when you clear cache) was seen

- Battery was at 95-100%

- Hindi language was preinstalled (but not active) with the normal launcher being default

- WhatsApp only works if it remains in the background, widget seems and Gmail seem to work regardless

- Developer options were enabled by default

I have a suspicion someone had the device before me, if only to test since it looks new. Would appreciate more info from others though.
[Device Reviews and Information] ikbendewalrus:
Had the same feeling, it yad a couple of screenshots in Chinese, i assule it was for testing purposes

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Anyone elze has a huge battery drain from the screen? I'm on 8 hours on time and 60 percent left. Not bad i know buy Gsam app tells me 84 percent of the drain went to the screen.
[Device Reviews and Information] megthebest:
i thins that is normal, in some case chinese shops test the device before send.. some puts also their shop app if they have..

regarding screen and stats, it's normal to have more than 70% of the consumption due to screen on.. you have to worry if it is lower.. not if it is higher ;)
[Device Reviews and Information] xanadu:
I bought 2 Ulefone Power: both came with issues, one no gsm signal, the second one no mobile internet connection. Sent back both in February but no refund till now.
[Device Reviews and Information] bubblebake:
hi guys has anyone had trouble sending sms they won't send at all but can receive msg just fine?
[Device Reviews and Information] euroclie:
No, sending and receiving SMS works fine for me. Did you get the chance to test with another SIM card? It might be an incorrect setting for your carrier...
[Device Reviews and Information] bubblebake:
it working! turned out to be service centre address, located under sms settings.

the carrier is EE UK, 3g calls/data works fine,calling and receiving calls, and also receives sms

no its a friends phone iv also ordered one hoping I don't have they same fate :(
[Device Reviews and Information] megthebest:
Thanks my friend, i really appreciate you support and your guide for airplane mode and bt switch [emoji106]
[Device Reviews and Information] devilgenius:
Check your SMS Service Center number !
[Device Reviews and Information] bubblebake:
search and download (network) app on the play store. you can then manually switch between edge 3g and 4g.
[Device Reviews and Information] elbttrd:
anyone of you still having problems with whatsapp msgs not getting in on time? i tried to use the lucky patch method but it still doesnt work..any comments regarding this is appreciated. tia!
[Device Reviews and Information] f1c:
How did you try to do it exactly? It's working just fine here.

If you try to uninstall WhatsApp, does it let you? If it does, it's not a system app. If it only lets you uninstall updates then you did it correctly and the problem could be somewhere else.
[Device Reviews and Information] elbttrd:
i just installed lucky patcher, made whatsapp a system app and rebooted. i can verify it is a system app as it does not let me uninstall it but just deactivate it. i was having the same problem for viber so i made it a system app as well and that works fine. i wonder if that has something to do with whatsapp not working as it should to as a system app?
[Device Reviews and Information] Krauthaus:
Im testingt a 6.0 Beta from Socrates @ Needrom atm here are the changes:

-New Boot Screen (Blue Welcome Font)

-No Fingerprint Functions at the Moment

-No 3 Color LED Options

-Camera Button is not working

-Camera itself is working

- still 32 Bit (they said final should be 64 bit)

- smoothnes increased (imho)

I will keep you in touch:D

Edit: I only use it like i would normal. So if I should test anything particular for you just tell me!
[Device Reviews and Information] magicboiz:
Screen problem

Hi,

since latest official OTA update, my screen isn't working properly. The bottom area of the screen, a rectangle from pixels 0:1784 to pixels 1080:1920, doesn't work. As a consecuence, the soft keys (menu, home and back buttons) don't work.

Any ideas? anyone facing the same problem?

I've tried to contact with Ulefone support, but no reply yet :(

Thanks in advance.

J
[Device Reviews and Information] Krauthaus:
I would recommend you to factory reset and apply the update again!
[Device Reviews and Information] magicboiz:
Hi

i did a factory reset (reboot with power button and Vol Down button pressed). But I cannot rollback to previous ROM.... this procedure just removes config, user data, cache data....but it keeps the phone on the same ROM.
[Device Reviews and Information] Krauthaus:
http://www.needrom.com/download/ulefone-power/comment-page-8/#comments <- in this case you only can try to flash with sp.
[Device Reviews and Information] Krauthaus:
http://www.needrom.com/download/ulefone-power-6-0/
[Device Reviews and Information] Kangburra:
Too much not working there for me, good to see though and something to play with! :)
[Device Reviews and Information] Fl1nt91:
Ahah

Same problems in lollipop
[Device Reviews and Information] megthebest:
very bad.. one more time.. 32Bit OS.. is ridiculous..

another time is not Power, the device change into GQ3026AF...

probably is better to wait..

Could you give us feedback on whatsapp notification in standby?
[Device Reviews and Information] Krauthaus:
WhatsApp Notifications are working in standby:) Camera button is working in the camerapp itself, it just dont bring the app up anywhere else.
[Device Reviews and Information] f1c:
Beta testing a 32 bit version when the final version is supposed to be 64 also makes me rather dubious. Seems like one of those things they promise to do but won't do or do it too late for people to care.
[Device Reviews and Information] megthebest:
for who wants to test, here's my Psycho TWRP 3.0.0 for Android 6 beta.. . :D

DOWNLOAD LINK

please give me feedback.. if it works or not..

*Edit seems that it does't work.. perhaps boot.img or kernel issue.. IT Works for sure with Android 5.1 latest rom
[Device Reviews and Information] Krauthaus:
Just tested, it dont work. But thanks for you hard work:D Edit: Auto Display Rotate is also buggy.
[Device Reviews and Information] EkiFox:
looked around and no source thanks to mtk :(

___

Hi guys I'm waiting this power bank with phone function :)

Do you know if the sources are available for this device?

I would like to start build some roms.

Thanks!
[Device Reviews and Information] megthebest:
fixed:

http://www.needrom.com/download/twrp-3-0-0-android-6
[Device Reviews and Information] JohnnyInBriz:
How to save photos to SD card? There doesn't seem to be any option in camera settings
[Device Reviews and Information] bubblebake:
Received my power yesterday. After a friend recommended me. Looks like my dual tone led's are both white not blue/warm white. Not sure if anyone has the same
[Device Reviews and Information] megthebest:
have you tried to select SD as primary storage from setting, storage?

BTW there is no option on stock camera app, you need third part app to do it..

Led is NOT dual tone, is only double led, powerfull, but same tone for both
[Device Reviews and Information] lycos247:
Ulefone power network problem

Please am having an issue on my ulefone power network, sim1 network is working fine, while sim2 network is showing me "no sim card", so while checking the imei through mtk engineering i discovered something is missing,on my sim2, my imei is visible while the IMSI is showing unknown so i deduced, that is why my sim is not detected. Any help please.
[Device Reviews and Information] megthebest:
you need root to use this app:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cryptotel.chamelephon&hl=it

or without root, use MTK Shortcut app

https://www.facebook.com/fXDAdev/posts/448292925303711
[Device Reviews and Information] bubblebake:
Hello again. Me and a fellow power user have noticed we can't send or receive sms via 2g, we can both send and receive in 3g we both live in a rural area in UK both on EE so it's very patchy. Between the two. Has anyone had/got the same problem?
[Device Reviews and Information] avatar4:
Just asked Ulefone if they are planing on releasing flip case, here is response (am I the only one disappointed?) :

_____________________________

Hello, we presently only sell tempered glass and slicone case which you can buy from our retailer partners such as gearbest.com by search "Ulefone Power".

For flip case, we decide not to release it because phone is aready thick enough and most people will not want to buy it.

Have a nice day!

Best Regards

ulefone customer service team
[Device Reviews and Information] kozelos:
avatar4: check this out: http://androidforum.cz/p-islusenstvi-pro-ulefone-power-t71936-30.html#p1039663
[Device Reviews and Information] avatar4:
Thanks, those guys provide nice photos. Ive also been checking aliexpress but sofar no luck.

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Ok, this bugs the hell out of me.

Ive done a mod to put 2 sim cards and sd card in, by filing/polishing sim and sdcard to fit in the slot (result was 50% success rate, 1 sim broken 1 sim worked) and all is fine, but sdcard now mounts in sdcard0 instead of sdcard1.

Ive had this before (other mtk device), learned to live with it, but now I want internal storage be my main storage. Mainly because its faster, secondly because I want to be able to remove sdcard whenever I like without consequences.

My question is this, wether is this known problem with mtk and how SAFELY approach this (init.rc, xxx.fstab ect.). As far as I googled it was a bug in CM or its a feature in specific pre LP roms.

PS: While digging through config files it became very obvious that this rom is port from some generic mtk6735. Sad, they didnt even bother to find and replace text strings. Hope Vienna is better and they will backport it to Power.
[Device Reviews and Information] kozelos:
i guess their goal was marshmallow from the beginning and didnt want to bother with 5.1 development. Today they stated on facebook, that soon public beta will be released.
[Device Reviews and Information] avatar4:
Really hope so. Vienna looks like 64bit and the same board so high chances of that. Im only bothered by that 32bit beta rom at needroms, but still hope for the best.
[Device Reviews and Information] DanTheLemonMan:
receiving my Ulefone Power today, just wanted some clarification as the responses have been vague, is the 2nd update (from a few days ago) safe to install, heard some people had issues? is it worth it or should i wait until 6.0 update? really would love to see a Ulefone Power thread on xda also ^^

edit: too late already did it, worked like a charm i should add! loving this phone already
[Device Reviews and Information] f1c:
The people who might have had issues with the Ota had modified their ulefone already with a custom recovery and root.

Stock rom should always be safe to use Ota with.
[Device Reviews and Information] thanksmeg:
Hi everyone, so less than 2 months after receiving my Ulefone Power the digitizer is failing (part of the screen is unresponsive to touch). Very disappointed in the build quality of this phone.
[Device Reviews and Information] bubblebake:
That's a shame I hope I don't have the same fate. Have you tried factory reset, to test if it's hardware or software?
[Device Reviews and Information] JohnnyInBriz:
Could someone please post the ULauncher apk. I uninstalled it but I do like some of the wallpapers in it. Thanks in advance
[Device Reviews and Information] qasimala:
How is the standby battery consumption? That's my biggest problem right now. Half my battery if going in "phone idle"
[Device Reviews and Information] avatar4:
Wallpapers are in /system/media/desktop/

Sorry about apk, also deleted.
[Device Reviews and Information] euroclie:
Here's the Launcher3.apk file from the 03/22 ROM. Hope this is what you're looking for, otherwise just let me know, I'll get it for you (didn't remove anything from the stock ROM yet).
[Device Reviews and Information] JohnnyInBriz:
Mine is using less than 1%/hr in standby. I'm using Xposed and greenify .
[Device Reviews and Information] thanksmeg:
I haven't yet tried a factory reset but I will do that this weekend because it is a required step to send this phone back to the merchant I bought it from. For my money it is a pure hardware problem.
[Device Reviews and Information] bubblebake:
Deactivating multiple settings in WiFi advanced options helped my standby. also deactivating finger scanner, but I use it so have left it active
[Device Reviews and Information] brianf2:
Ulefone Power MT6753 Worldmode Band 17

I love my Ulefone Power. Great phone at an amazing price, however I live in the USA and only get 2g service on AT&T. In researching the MediaTek MT6753 chipset, I see the chip has "Worldmode" which provides support for an incredible number of bands including Band 17 which is required for 4g LTE on AT&T. It is a bit of a dream, but my hope that when Ulefone launches Android 6.0 Marshmallow that they can enable Band 17 on their devices. I know that their devices could be a big hit in the USA. The build quality and unique offering such as the battery on the Power and the Hi-Fi sound on the Vienna set them apart. What is the issue with blocking Band 17?
[Device Reviews and Information] realista87:
xposed is working perfectly ? every module is ok..also gravity box? i think should... it's a stock android.

however 1% is a BAD result for a 6000mah battery! it's like a 2% drain for a classic 3000mah.
[Device Reviews and Information] bubblebake:
6000mah ÷ 100 = 60mah x 1% = 60mah per hour

3000mah ÷ 100 = 30mah x 2% = 60mah per hour
[Device Reviews and Information] realista87:
it's the same i said ahahaha
[Device Reviews and Information] DanTheLemonMan:
In australia here mine is on Telstra (loving the phone) however it is stuck in 2g? it should be able to get 3g at least here? whats the go?

telstra bands are

2g-900mhz

3g-2100mhz

4g-2100mhz,1800mhz

all of which are supported by the device?
[Device Reviews and Information] ulephone:
I am not receiving whatsapp notifications and the messages are arriving late. I have followed the instructions on their website but had no success
[Device Reviews and Information] JohnnyInBriz:
Gravity Box and a few other modules I've added are all working fine. I did say less than 1% but it's more like 0.5%/hr
[Device Reviews and Information] realista87:
i'm undecided between this and the leagoo shark1 ....same soc... same battery but shark 1 has 6inch display...better screen ratio....
[Device Reviews and Information] wabba1:
Ulefone Power GPS

Hello,

on my Power i have a fast gps fix, but the position is jumping around for a few seconds.

What can i do?

Thanks in advance.
[Device Reviews and Information] KPJZKC:
I've had my Power for about two weeks - didn't root or modify it. Decided to apply to the OTA update (3/22) yesterday, and since then the phone is unable to turn off its screen, it's very annoying. If I hit the power button, the screen goes black for a second, then comes back on with the wallpaper in the background but nothing else. It does this every minute or so too (like it's trying to shut down the screen on the timer I set it to). If I hit the power button when it's in this state the lock screen will come up maybe 1/3rd of the time. Going to try to flash back to original ROM if I can find it.

TL;DR 3/22 OTA update has made my unrooted phone unable to turn it's screen off
[Device Reviews and Information] Makiavielli:
I have a problem with Ulefone Power.

After 24-25 hour work the internet over wifi is hanging. Only reboot help to solf the problem.

I've try install IP Tools, and when wifi hang, ping and trace are working. But when i try open sites, it's not working! Any ideas? How can i solf this problem?
[Device Reviews and Information] DanTheLemonMan:
First of all thanks for the review, the blue issue seems frustrating though, also there you can submit device requests below.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1660354

i have seen 2 mentions of the Ulefone Power in the above link already so i guess the more people that suggest it the better, though i really don't know, hopefully sooner or later we will get one as phones of similar specs (such as the elephone p8000) already have their own subsections :fingers-crossed:
[Device Reviews and Information] AngelOfBlood:
I'm waiting for my phone, still passed 1 week but I have made my research by the web, try this mate..

https://androidmtk.com/flash-stock-rom-using-smart-phone-flash-tool

http://firmwarefile.com/ulefone-power

Regards
[Device Reviews and Information] Ibromish:
Hi KPJZKC,

there's absolutely nothing wrong with your device.

It's only responding to the 'gesture unlock' /'smart lock' features previously set by you.

I experienced the same thing. By either disabling body gesture or re-enabling it (off then on) should fix the problem.

Your power is absolutely fine, trust me!
[Device Reviews and Information] DanTheLemonMan:
Found this on the Ulefone blog

"Dear Users of Ulefone Power

Our adaption of Android 6.0 for your phone is about to finish and we’ll be able to release it OTA around the end of April. Sorry for keeping you wait so long but we promise the final version will come out good to use. Now you can download the near-completion version following this*link*while the*flash guidance*is the same as that for Android 5.1."

Personally I'll be waiting, but apparently better battery life and a faster phone on a 64 bit architecture, can't wait hah
[Device Reviews and Information] megthebest:
in few days we will receive the new OTA to 6.0

[YOUTUBE]Zb6GF4YbWA0[/YOUTUBE]

more details: http://blog.ulefone.com/ulefone-power-android-6-0-for-dowload-to-come-ota/