yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Device Reviews and Information] hoosdathu:
omg, 14 days? !

i'm really curious what's your idea of normal use...

do u ever check facebook/twitter or use instant messenging like whatsapp/wechat/LINE?

i don't suppose your network settings is on 3G/4G like most of us?

bluetooth/wifi/gps always off too?

no photo-taking with phone camera, no listening to mp3, nor viewing videos also?

have u ever tried checking how much SoT (screen on time) the ThL 5000 could get by playing a looping video non-stop?

i've owned the ulefone power before. it definitely could play my 720p and 1080p resolution movies for at least 8hrs with my normal usage (4G always on, wifi on when at office or home, gps on when travelling between work and home, bluetooth on when playing music and videos, a few photos taken by camera. and wechat, whatsapp, LINE always running in background.)
[Device Reviews and Information] NMaverick:
Actually 22 days with my THL 5000. Here's how:

1. GPS: nope I already know my way to and from work! But when I use my GPS to find my way, it really gives me long over 8 hours of use (measured it on high accuracy, Device GPS only).

2. WiFi: What for? I am using my pc at home and at work. No need to be always connected to Internet.

3. Facebook/Tweeter, IM, Skype: The same as above (No 2).

4. 3G, 4G: Not needed if you don't use Internet, so Always on 2G.

5. Photo-taking: I am a photographer, what the heck could a smartphone do me since my DSLR is WAY better? Sure, some occasional shooting may apply...

6. MP3, 40 minutes to work and 40 minutes from work (I have a tasker task that starts mp3 player when I plug in my headset).

7. Videos, well if the videos are online see No2. If I have shot videos I post process them and make a movie and watch or distribute them to my family. I am not going to watch 1:30 hour movies on my Smartphone, it is stupid! I have a TV for this!

I know this is the geek era, but I don't want to be connected to internet all the time and lose my life. Sure I am losing my life when at home, surfing on the net and watching movies etc, so I wouldn't want to do this while I am actually outside my house, too. So, "normal use" is not the same for everyone.
[Device Reviews and Information] kalinntv:
Hi

Would please someone tell me how to take snapshots with ulefone power?
[Device Reviews and Information] dreadkopp:
Like on any other android device. Press and hold power+volume down :)
[Device Reviews and Information] hoosdathu:
haha... no wonder.

wifi, gps, 3G/4G all off, no photo taking, no videos, minimal music :D

i guess even an iphone 4 with a healthy battery can last quite a few days with this kinda usage :p
[Device Reviews and Information] Karskin103:
Getting about 3-4 days out of my battery with CallerID-malware and bloatware removed, otherwise stock MM20160718 ROM. (See attached screenshots)

Also, on my carrier I get guaranteed 1mbit/s 3G speed, this is the minimum I get, mostly more.

4G works too and stays around 14mbit/s, I noticed no disruptions caused by the phone and no crashed yet.
[Device Reviews and Information] geheimke:
I made a movie for ulefone support // power GPS latest version rom:

https://youtu.be/QOFpGNjbOgI

You see here The GPS working only in 4G.

In the video i switch first 4G than 2G than 3G and again 4G

So if you navigate, the signal go always between 3G and 4G, so you can't correct navigate.

GPS signal dissapears always at the same spots/places.
[Device Reviews and Information] IscreaMan:
Here's my video - totally different situation - GPS works on 2G and 3G, fails on 4G:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ni23p4MxB-o

[YOUTUBE]Ni23p4MxB-o[/YOUTUBE]
[Device Reviews and Information] geheimke:
Hi, Thanks for sharing, your problem is smaller, if you set you cellphone to 3G it can not go to 4G

When i set my cellphone on 4G it always go time to time to 3G and losing gps data :(

So it's all about band mode, so can ulefone not make a patch to change the gsm mode or/and UMTS mode bands.

or a tool who can change it temporary? :confused:
[Device Reviews and Information] bloodgnome:
Did you guys notice the NVRAM Error the Wifi gives out ?

You can see it using Wififixer App or 360 Wifi Analyzer.

Cause: Ulefone didn't put the MAC in the WIFI File under NVRAM Directory. You can do it yourself but for whatevery reason the file gets overwritten every time you reboot (WTF Ulefone).

Also did anyone try to mod their Hybrid Slot so you can use DualSim AND MicroSD ? I tried but it seems that the space on the Ulefone Hybridslot is even less than usuale so it won't work. I hate this Hybrid Slot stuff !!! :(
[Device Reviews and Information] IscreaMan:
There is no error in my phone at all. Checked with Wifi Fixer debug log.
[Device Reviews and Information] fester40:
I must be lucky, my Power doesn't show any problem with WIFI nor with GPS on 4G; it simply works fine (I like it very much).

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...and I hate the SIM/SD slot too!!
[Device Reviews and Information] kozelos:
I dont really get the point of having smartphone then.. Any old nokia will be enough for you with significantly smaller size and weight..
[Device Reviews and Information] NMaverick:
The key points usually neglected are:

1) "But when I use my GPS to find my way"

2) " No need to be always connected to Internet."

5) " Sure, some occasional shooting may apply"

" I don't want to be connected to internet all the time and lose my life"

Meaning I want to have the ability to connect use and play everything on my smartphone, but I will not be doing it all the time, so why keep everything on (wifi, bluetooth, gps)
[Device Reviews and Information] Icone24:
Hello Guys, did somebody replaced already the touchscreen due to some parts of it being unresponsive by finger touch?

If yes did it solve the touchscreen issues?

I have a small line (like 0,5cm) in the middle of the screen that is unresponsive but i don't feel like sending my phone back to them and wait a lot of time :/
[Device Reviews and Information] Grzil:
RE:

Yes , I have made it, but secon display also gone but worse way unsensitive fields appears in higher dimension. I am sure there must be very bad manufactured displays from suplier. I ordered new one from Etotalk, but not sure if after two, tree month will not happend same. Las time what I bought something from Ulefone.
[Device Reviews and Information] geheimke:
I have found a kind of a solution for the 3g / gps problems

install https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.howui.lteswitch

if you want to navigate use lte (only) and if you want to make calls/3g/4gdata set to auto
[Device Reviews and Information] Icone24:
Thanks for the feedback, i will think about changing or not the display.
[Device Reviews and Information] lightingboy:
after update to MM, Sandisk 64gb don't work on my phone T_T
[Device Reviews and Information] lightingboy:
I think my sd card slot is dead, i tried every cards I have and none works. I am on latest Rom.

Anybody knows how to fix?
[Device Reviews and Information] Icone24:
Better to send it back to warranty no?

Or try to flash the ROM where it was working just to see if it's really broken or it's a software fault.
[Device Reviews and Information] h4m5t3r:
I just discovered, and think ist worth posting the Information here:

Ulefone has finished an update and is looking for users who who want to test the new release outside of China.

Look up here in the ulefone-forum:

(Link //forum.ulefone.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=407#lastpost)

" Now we have a new software for ulefone Power, We already test in China, but we need someone can help us test it in Europe, so if you want help me, please send me your IMEI number by private message. We will push a OTA update to your Power. If you can't want do it, is OK. After we test it, we will pushing the update ASAP.

So if you can, after you update, please feedback something to us, like the bugs fixed or not.

And, if you want, we want invite you join the test team, you can experience the new software the first time."

So register, let's get the new version and look if it works fine...
[Device Reviews and Information] fester40:
I cannot do it because I rooted the device; the OTA wouldn't install correctly and likely it could end with a jammed phone.....too bad, I'll wait the regular update.
[Device Reviews and Information] Marios999:
Beware of defective chargers

Hello,

my name is Marios.

I have bought an Ulefone Power from gearbest.com on July 13.

The problem I have is that suddenly the phone stoped working when it was on the charger. As I had droped the phone once and had some minor scratches I couldn't send it to waranty so I took it to a local repair center and they told me that the power ic is burnt.

When I came back I put my sim to an older phone (Galaxy S4) I have and it worked but when I put it on the ulefone charger it also stopped working. I took that with the charger to the same repair center and they told me that it also had the power ic burnt by the charger.

The chargers normal output should be between 5v and 12v but instead it outputs 45v.

I have proof for all of theese with fotos.

I have sent emails to Gearbest and to Ulefone and I'm waiting for their answers.

Do you believe I should expect some form of compensation?
[Device Reviews and Information] kozelos:
you might get something like 20usd coupon for gearbest shopping.. dont expect much
[Device Reviews and Information] Icone24:
I kindly ask you to please leave feedback about Gearbest response.

Since I've bought mine from there too, just in case something bad happens at least i know what to expect.
[Device Reviews and Information] Gavin01:
Looks like these phones are j. Reality pikes of junk as they don't seem to last...mine lasted about 3 months
[Device Reviews and Information] Icone24:
I wouldn't say that, mine apart from a small line off a sometimes unresponsiveness in the middle of the screen, works flawlessly.

I have with my moderate use enough juice for 3 day of battery and my phone never gets slow. I cannot say it's perfect but ain't bad neither.

I have my phone since middle of June.

However if it dies I'll move to OP3, bit only if of course ;)

Btw what happened to yours?
[Device Reviews and Information] Gavin01:
1" of touch screen doesnt work
[Device Reviews and Information] Marios999:
They offered 30usd as compensation or if send it back (about 30€ shipping) they will repair it for free.
[Device Reviews and Information] Ibromish:
Sound/Audio recording while screen off

My power is on marshmallow with build number: 20160718 (guess the latest ota so far)

It became worrisome to me after several disappointments as a result of failed recordings made with the power.

Many important moments were lost owing to this persistent problem.

When I launch the sound recorder or press and hold the camera/record key to record, things start fine but after the screen is dimmed, the recording becomes a noise (interference) while still recording.

I could get at least 30 seconds of good recording (when screen off is set to 30 seconds delay) or more with a different delay time.

I have installed different third parties applications (sound/audio recorder) to see if it's a problem with the factory installed app but all turned out the same.

Does anyone have similar experience? Or a work around for this inherent problem?
[Device Reviews and Information] Kangburra:
I have just installed T875d_GQ3026AF_Power_MM_20161114 and all seems good so far.
[Device Reviews and Information] vladakster:
Where did you get this?
[Device Reviews and Information] zimmbadroid:
You can find it on needrom.
[Device Reviews and Information] IscreaMan:
Wonder if it fixes GPS issues on some 3G/4G bands.
[Device Reviews and Information] Kangburra:
I can't answer that, I have a 3G SIM and it is working fine but have no way to test for 4g :(

It is working well on 3G if that is any help.
[Device Reviews and Information] przemek363:
Hello

i have a problem with Earpiece speaker during the call, sometimes doesnt working, sometimes working bad and sometimes it work perfect

1. The problem is hardware or software?

2. Does anyone have this problem?

3. Some solution?

I tried different combinations of settings sound (BesAudEnh,BesLoudness, BesSurround) , have a last ota update MM
[Device Reviews and Information] Spacedog79:
I have been getting a package installer screen for a Calculator app popping up randomly at me lately. It says in the permissions that it wants to be able to send SMS messages that may cost me money. My phone is otherwise working perfectly, it is the latest stock version and is not rooted. Has anyone else had this?
[Device Reviews and Information] zimmbadroid:
I got this installer popping out too lately, running 0718 rooted ROM.
[Device Reviews and Information] Gavin01:
100% Original Ulefone Power LCD Display Digitizer + Touch Screen Replace Assemblely for Ulefone Power 5.5'' MTK6753 Smart Phone??

is the above what i need to replace a broken outter screen and a dodgy touch screen?
[Device Reviews and Information] valipalakeksi:
What TWRP should i install cause i have tried few and it goes for bootloop. I have to root my phone to get imei back

I'm using T875d_GQ3026AF_Power_MM_20161114
[Device Reviews and Information] Unlucky25:
I am using twrp by megthebest (vor sth like that, cant remember), wich is Wirkung great, Bad the IMEI Problem too, just reflash and enter the IMEI again in engineer mode

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Im using the newest firmware since a few hours and just wanted to state wich differences i realized till now:

-When charging finishes, the LED is green (in the previous firmware, the LED was off)

-The google fast-search-bar (or however it is called) on homescreen disappeared

-my antivirus-Lookout- found a malware, called "wireless update", wich is a system app, had to remove it with the help of root.

I will update this if i'll find more ;)
[Device Reviews and Information] Andys_Android:
Hi fellow Ulefone Power owners,

Some of you may know the Ulefone Power stock ROM comes complete with EWind and AdsUp malware. For the last few days I've been working hard on the stock ROM to remove these malicious applications and have now released a new clean ROM for the handset. I don't have enough posts yet to add the ROM here but you'll certainly find it on the UleForum Forums under the Power section.

Enjoy your new malware-free Power device :)
[Device Reviews and Information] Kangburra:
This is based on the old Rom and has no tweaks, is it not easier to just remove the apps not needed?
[Device Reviews and Information] Andys_Android:
Yes, this is based on the Android 6.0 ROM off the Ulefone website, but it's fully working. When they finally release the new version, whatever that might be, I'll do another security audit on the system partition and remove anything dodgy they might have added again and release it.

And yes, you can manually root the phone, then remove EWind and AdsUp apps, then manually go through and edit the config files. The result is the same but it's a lot more hassle if you've not already rooted.
[Device Reviews and Information] Kangburra:
I can't imagine any developer not having root. What config files are you editing?
[Device Reviews and Information] Andys_Android:
So all Ulefone Power users are developers ?
[Device Reviews and Information] Kangburra:
They are on here, hence the forum name.
[Device Reviews and Information] Andys_Android:
So everyone here is a developer? Thats the most ridiculous thing I've heard all year
[Device Reviews and Information] Unlucky25:
Hey, not sure if this is the right place to ask this..

I installed su, xposed, and tweaks, i want to change my statusbar icon colours, but i am only able to change the static ones like time, battery, up/dl speed. Is there any way to change the notification icon coulour -like whatsapp,sms, download icon etc?
[Device Reviews and Information] Ronii10:
I want to buy this phone but 16gb is to little
[Device Reviews and Information] Kangburra:
Maybe not these days, but we can only try and educate.
[Device Reviews and Information] Icone24:
Power supports 128GB sd card ;)
[Device Reviews and Information] Kangburra:
I had issues with the latest ROM, fingerprint reader was buzzing every few minutes, back to June Rom now and all good again. I wish they would have a changelog with each release.
[Device Reviews and Information] zimmbadroid:
Yeah, I was looking for changelog also. Anyone else experiencing issues with new ROM?
[Device Reviews and Information] SirDigitalKnight:
Is 2016718_142107 still the latest version? I checked on ulefone website and it still shows it as the latest. If so no issues with FP scanner on mine.
[Device Reviews and Information] Kangburra:
I was using T875d_GQ3026AF_Power_MM_20161114 but not any more.
[Device Reviews and Information] SirDigitalKnight:
How do I get my imei number back into my Power?
[Device Reviews and Information] Kangburra:
1. Go to Engineering Mode with this code * # * # 3646633 # * # *

2. Type it on call pad

3. Engineering Mode show on your phone screen

4. Go to CDS info

5. Go to Radio info

6. then go to Phone1 (For the first IMEI No)

7. At the top there is a command line which begins "AT+" just type there "AT +EGMR=1,7,"IMEI_1" (Instead of IMEI_1 put your first IMEI No)

8. Hit send command

9. If you done just reboot the phone

10. If you change the second IMEI No then go to step 2 and select "Phone2"

11. And enter the code "AT +EGMR=1,10,"IMEI_2" (Instead of IMEI_2 put your second IMEI No)

12. Hit send command

13. Reboot your phone

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Needrom have OTA updates built into the Rom for download hence the later version number.
[Device Reviews and Information] SirDigitalKnight:
What if I can't find my imei numbers to put back in? I have the serial number but that is it.
[Device Reviews and Information] zimmbadroid:
Your can usually find IMEI on your phone's box.
[Device Reviews and Information] SirDigitalKnight:
Box was lost in a fire :(

Can Ulefono provide them if I give them the phone serial number?
[Device Reviews and Information] realista87:
i received a new update ( see it attached) , shoud i install it? i am not able to find the changelog on ulefone's blog...... they generally always added info about each release.

i'm currently on a rom from july if i remember ok. it's the 20160718. it ia a quite stable rom.... but not perfect, sometimes it freezes chrome and overall pages of smarptones start themselves. but after all good rom, not much standbydrain ecc. Ah and fingerprint wokrs PERFECTLY with this rom.

With the latest update found(still not installed) they just say "minor bug fixes"
[Device Reviews and Information] Icone24:
I think I will stick with the July version, working perfectly on my device.
[Device Reviews and Information] Unlucky25:
I think the bluetooth connectivity is worse than with the july rom. I have to turn it off and on a few times before i get it connected...
[Device Reviews and Information] Kangburra:
Same here, that seems the best we have so far and everything works well in that one.
[Device Reviews and Information] Monty257:
Latest firmware looks ok

I have upgraded to the new firmware listed above and it seems good. No Bluetooth issues for me and as yet the malware pop-up from the previous version has not yet appeared. All working well - for me anyway. :)
[Device Reviews and Information] a7m1:
should i update to to this OTA ROM

should i update to to this OTA ROM

[IMG="ULEFONE POWER OTA UPDATE"]https://s11.postimg.org/72kciu4qb/Screenshot_20161203_041047.png[/IMG]
[Device Reviews and Information] Monty257:
See discussion above. Seems OK to me but others not so sure....
[Device Reviews and Information] a7m1:
can some one do a virus scan after updating to this OTA ROM

[IMG="ULEFONE POWER OTA UPDATE"]https://s11.postimg.org/72kciu4qb/Screenshot_20161203_041047.png[/IMG]
[Device Reviews and Information] a7m1:
it's not clear only found 3 guys have it

but their opinions are nor clear

for the two guys who said BLUETOOTH ISbetter or worse its not clear are they talking about july or dec version

third guy stated BLUETOOTH is better in the new version
[Device Reviews and Information] Unlucky25:
Was taking about version 1114 when i saod bluetooth is worse.

Maybe my bluetooth device wasnt working right, i will se the next days if its the phone or not.
[Device Reviews and Information] shoon10:
My Imei was also lost after an upgrade and I generated a new one with an IMEI Generator.

You have only to search for "IMEI Genrator" in Playstore.
[Device Reviews and Information] realista87:
hey...what pop up malware?

mmhh sometimes i receive some BAD NOTIFICATIONS about some random programs to download and install, is it the malware?

why should ulefone install a malware on the smartphone? these notifications started just 1 months ago... but i have the phone from 4 months ... why i only see them only lately?
[Device Reviews and Information] SirDigitalKnight:
I get an error "this command is not allowed in UserBuild"
[Device Reviews and Information] Kangburra:
Are you adding a space after the AT ?
[Device Reviews and Information] h4m5t3r:
In OTA _Power_MM_20160914_145437 the build-in camera-app now wants the permission to phone.

(permissions requested: camera, location, microphone, phone and storage)

I don't understand, why the camera-app needs the permission to phone. (make calls?)

If the permission to phone is no granted, the app refuses to start.

(works fine with permission location not granted)

So I have to use a different app for the camera, because I don't want the camera-app to have the phone permission.

...but he different camera-app does not recognize the special camera button of the ulefone power.
[Device Reviews and Information] h4m5t3r:
I notice an additional different behavior:

with build 20160718 my ulefone power did only charge at original charger, wall charger with 500mA and computer usb ports, if the battery level got below 50%.

Now, after OTA update, the charging works well with my wall chargers with 1A and 2A too, if the battery level is below 50% (actual below 30%)
[Device Reviews and Information] a7m1:
with latest rom

my power draws only 7.50v and 0.50a-0.69a using original charger and cable while @ 69%

before it draws uptp 1.50-1.9a at 7.5v at about same charge percentage

anyone noticed much slower charges now?

on the other hand the device is very cool to touch while charging i can say battery is about 25-30'C

before it used to get to 50'C or so
[Device Reviews and Information] Meggyi:
Skins for TWRP Recovery
[Device Reviews and Information] NMaverick:
Ulefone Power keeps rebooting

After the latest OTA Update I have major issues with Ulefone Power!

- It kept on rebooting until it ran out of battery, then it stayed off (of course!).

- When I plugged it it the red charging button stayed off, and after a while the phone started rebooting again without ending.

- I flashed the firmware once more (Download Only) via the FlashTool v5.1552.00.000 tool loading the full scatter file. It flashed ok, but the phone kept rebooting when I pressed the power button.

- I have now flashed the firmware once more (Format All+Download) and I also checked "format whole flash" from the "Format" tab. The phone has not started plugged into mains socket, the red light is off and I am guessing it is charging. I will leave it "charging" for about half an hour and then I will try to power it on, but I don't know what else to do.

The previous behavior was like the power button was stuck pressed, but now the phone stays off while charging I am not so sure it was a hardware problem.

After all the phone started to boot repeatedly just after the update took place, on the first reboot.

Does anyone have any idea what to try next?

I used the firmware Android-6.0_ulefone-Power_20160709

Thanks