yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Device Reviews and Information] rob1992:
Here is my usage after a few days.
[Device Reviews and Information] paulsnoop:
Got mine today, it's not bad at all for the cash, I too shall hold of rooting for the moment. Just to warn others, as I completely missed it in the specification, there is no 5ghz wifi.
[Device Reviews and Information] megthebest:
too much awake.. i'm testing the new rom 23rd of february just flashed..

In the meantime, fixed my TWRP 3.0.0.0 .. now everything work, included Cpu temp, Time, and backup folded as well!

Enjoy!

http://www.needrom.com/download/twrp-3-0-0-megthebest/
[Device Reviews and Information] mr.gor:
Does somebody know then Android m coming for our devices? Thanks much

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[Device Reviews and Information] megthebest:
Ulefone is debugging android m in these weeks, probably we will see an update later next month. I hope that they switch to marshmallow 64bit, not the 32bit appeared in youtube preview..

I'll let you know one Ulefone send me more details
[Device Reviews and Information] mr.gor:
Thanks. Waiting for 64 bit...also

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[Device Reviews and Information] mixalis_kr:
I have on my phone update 30-01-2016 and i want to flash the new update 23/2/2016 without lost apps and data. Please see the picture ans tell me the correct way please…
[Device Reviews and Information] megthebest:
yes, correct.. only system and you will maintain all apps and settings;)
[Device Reviews and Information] f1c:
I believe you will lose root access, possibly the custom recovery (it made changes in the system to be permanent, right?) and custom system apps (like WhatsApp if you moved it to system for properly updating notifications).

If none of this is a concern, then you can just flash system like megthebest said.
[Device Reviews and Information] mixalis_kr:
Do you have another way? If you now tell me please. Thanks!
[Device Reviews and Information] s7yler:
Well, you would have known that if you watched my full review posted on page #1 I actually covered that in the video :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6SPPXu3nxb8 at time 24:25 I say that it doesn't have any 5GHz and at time 19:22 I show that it only have 2.4Ghz. That's why it is a good idea to watch reviews carefully before buying a phone.
[Device Reviews and Information] f1c:
I'm afraid I don't besides the advice of checking if you even need the update. Is there anything in it that you would miss if you just waited for Marshmallow? If not, don't bother updating and wait.
[Device Reviews and Information] mixalis_kr:
Hello today after a reboot that i made to change sim card the phone is dead!!! Unfortunately this happen because i do the official update and then i root the phone. Now the phone doesn't do nothing! I try to use the usb cable to connect with the pc and flash rom with flash tool and nothing happen. The pc doesn't "see" the phone! I try to put it to charger also nothing! I try to long press for 8 sec power button only or power button with + or - button also the same. Before the "accident" i flash normally with flash tool a lot of times. The drivers was installed correct. Any solution please?
[Device Reviews and Information] megthebest:
Dead device? It seems to vibrate or seems to be hot in some parts when in charge?

It Happened to me in another smartphone and mainboard was dead...[emoji24]
[Device Reviews and Information] mixalis_kr:
No i didn't see before any vibrate or hot part in charge. So you thing that nothing can do for this phone yet?
[Device Reviews and Information] megthebest:
unfortunately i think so:crying:
[Device Reviews and Information] s7yler:
Maybe try this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3TmXtOA0IA
[Device Reviews and Information] mixalis_kr:
I can't try this because my pc don't recognize my dead phone! I put the usb cable into the phone and nothing happen!
[Device Reviews and Information] s7yler:
You didn't watch the whole video!!! In the video ITX also talks and shows what to do if the phone is NOT recognized by the PC. You need to find the testpoints and get the phone in META mode, it is hard but possible.
[Device Reviews and Information] mixalis_kr:
Yes i saw this but i don't now how to do these thinks unfortunately!
[Device Reviews and Information] Fillelille:
Just for your information, I received a confirmation today from the Ulefone support that they will release Marshmallow late this month AND it will be 64-bit OS.
[Device Reviews and Information] rob1992:
Awesome, let's hope they unlocked the full capabilities of the camera. Unless it's not possible hardware wise
[Device Reviews and Information] darksnoopy:
I confirm that too. This is the email from ulefone:

Hello,

1. I'll let our engineers improve the BesSurround effect.

2.LED color changing will come back in next update.

3. Marshmallow will be 64-bit.

Have a nice day!
[Device Reviews and Information] euroclie:
Hi Mixalis,

You probably tried this already, but just in case, did you check with multiple USB cables? I once had a dead device for which I ordered both a new battery (prime suspect in may case) and USB cable, and it turned out that my original USB cable was the cause of the problem.

Sorry if this sounds like a dumb advice, but it's always worth checking.

Likewise, if your device is indeed not responding to power button press or USB cable connection, should you open the phone you could maybe check with a volt-meter that the battery is still operating normally? Your best bet, though, would be to return the phone to the vendor under warranty.

Hope you get it repaired/replaced soon enough!
[Device Reviews and Information] mixalis_kr:
Thanks! I tried with another usb cable but nothing happen!
[Device Reviews and Information] ricardoporto:
Hi guys,

I'm considering buy this phone.

But I have 2 questions that's very important to me:

- The Gravity Box (Xposed Module) is fully functional? I mean, all customizations provided by GB will work on stock rom?

- The camera quality is just "good". Anyone tried another camera app, like Snap Camera, Better Camera , Google Camera, etc? If yes, got better results?

Thank you!

Cheers,

Ricardo
[Device Reviews and Information] kozelos:
i havent find any problem with gravitybox, but not tried everything.

i am using snap camera hdr, it allows you easily manage exposure correction +-3EV, when using led flash, set -3EV, it will solve the issue with overburns. But overall quality of camera is still low. Waiting for sw fix from ulefone, it might help as the camera should be better
[Device Reviews and Information] thanksmeg:
It's worth noting that this phone does not have a gyroscope. That means no panorama and no photosphere. After a few weeks of use I can honestly say the camera is rather average, I would not call it good. There is no support for manual controls (this is a limitation only Ulefone could lift). Do not buy this phone if Camera is your very important to you.

I have not encountered any problem with GravityBox.
[Device Reviews and Information] megthebest:
yeah.. i fully agree!

hope good news on Marshmallow... chinese makers need to increase their know how on firmware optimization.. non only take stock and put Ulefone logo :D:laugh:
[Device Reviews and Information] davidbodo:
How to charge ulefone power battery for first times.

I just get ulefone power.

I want to ask details about battery charge.

When i open it for first time battery lever was 91%.

I think that i made a mistake...because I put it to charge.

After that i use it from 100% until 15%. Then mobile phone give a message to charge it.

(I feel fast battery discharge for 6020mah battery. Its my opinion):confused:

I plug it to official charger and also use usb power meter.

After full charge usb power meter show 3590mah.

What is your opinion?
[Device Reviews and Information] megthebest:
Official charger is 9V 2A, usb amperemether is not able to recognize correctly high voltage and loose some current measure. To know battery capacity, use a standard 5V 1A or max 2A to have real results. I measured with aukey quick charge 2 supply at 5V 2A, about 5950mAh
[Device Reviews and Information] davidbodo:
Thank you for your fast reply. I cannot post link or images to show you the meter because i am newbie

Also when i use it and open settings ->battery-menu it gives fro 93% 13hours
[Device Reviews and Information] alternone:
Background noise

Hi I received my Ulefone Power some weeks ago and the battery and also performance of UI is awesome (even against my ZP999). One problem I am facing is a background noise during mobile calls - noise become terrible when switch to loud speakers. With calls via Whatsapp the sound is brilliant. So I expect an issue with software related to calls via 2G (which is the standard in my town). With other phones I do not have this issue so it is even more than the normal GSM noise. Any Ideas?
[Device Reviews and Information] anekselektos:
NIce review!

---------- Post added at 09:09 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:04 AM ----------

Just made my own small unboxing-review, go check it out (Greek Language)

,also take a look at my blog and youtube channel

Fixes and recommendation will be appreciated :D
[Device Reviews and Information] davidbodo:
With the official charger we charge original ulefone power battery in 2hours. It starts with 9volt and ~3A.

Is that good for the battery.I think that after some charges battery will get damage !!!!:confused:

May we use a charger with 5volt and 1Ampere?

What do you think?
[Device Reviews and Information] megthebest:
Hi, i think that they have know how, pump Express 3 mediatek and quick charge qualcomm are good technology, but i prefer to have slow charge to preserve battery life from high temperature degradation.so i use 5v 2A instead of official ulefone charger..

You can use also 5V 1A if you have 5/6 hours time to wait for a compete charge
[Device Reviews and Information] davidbodo:
I want to ask you about ear speaker volume. (Every phone has two speakers. I mean ear speaker top of the phone and another one "speaker" in the bottom)

If we use engineer mode, can we volume up more the ear speaker phone?

[IMG="Ear Speaker"]http://s23.postimg.org/rggswwwp7/phone.jpg[/IMG]
[Device Reviews and Information] megthebest:
hi,

you can play with these settings:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=41145394

is common for every mediatek..

Play with them, but remember to sign your old value for reference
[Device Reviews and Information] Fl1nt91:
Arrived this morning

Seems a great phone, faster than my old s6

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[Device Reviews and Information] rob1992:
S6? as in sumsung galaxy S6? Why would you swap a flagship phone for this?
[Device Reviews and Information] Fl1nt91:
Transition period until s7 [emoji12]

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[Device Reviews and Information] rob1992:
Still, it seems like such a downgrade.
[Device Reviews and Information] Fl1nt91:
It's a zero cost solution

Anywyay i would like to try a battery phone

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[Device Reviews and Information] Fardenco:
Hi everyone,

I've been using this phone for about 1 month now, and I've to say I'm pretty disapointed. I've a lot of issues.

1) The jack plug. Seriously =0

2) Sim card randomly not detected

3) Top of the touchscreen randomly not working

4) Glitchy GPS, very bad precision, lose signal extremely easily

5) Very closed (not customisable) ROM (I used to be happy, with Cyanogen on my previous phone...). I hope it will be better with Android 6

6) Max headphone volume too weak

7) Screen luminosity randomly change (always to the same value, and yes, auto adjust is disabled)

8) Vibrations are just too weak, I miss every calls....

9) no gyro (I need it for better precision in VR)

10) Sometime I can't lock the phone, it's not frozen but the power button have no effect

11) Sometime, I don't receive notifications until I manually open the application ( mail, messenger, etc)

12) WiFi tethering not working well (can open a page on my phone in 1/4 sec but same page takes 20 sec to load on the computer. No problem with USB tethering)

13) Notification diode. Except the known issue, I find it's very weak and little (I liked the big one on my s4)

14) Minimum luminosity, I have to use an app to be able to use my phone in the dark without burning my eyes. Same for the colours, I find them very aggressive, I use "twilight" app to make them softer but on my previous phone, I was able to change this in my settings. I was also able to set luminosity to auto, with an offset (like Auto +2)

Some of these problems are software related, and I hope they'll be fixed soon !! But for the other ones...

Do you guys have the same issues ?

Sorry for my english

Fardenco
[Device Reviews and Information] Fl1nt91:
Pretty the same, but i did't try few things
[Device Reviews and Information] megthebest:
1) The jack plug. Seriously =0

never used it.. i use BT

2) Sim card randomly not detected

Never happened (only use 1 sim card)

3) Top of the touchscreen randomly not working

Never happened

4) Glitchy GPS, very bad precision, lose signal extremely easily

i used GPS for some trips, about 400km in the center and south of italy (Rome, Naples) and no particular issue...

5) Very closed (not customisable) ROM (I used to be happy, with Cyanogen on my previous phone...). I hope it will be better with Android 6

i solved when arrived, with my TWRP, Xposed + Gravity box and other customizations...

6) Max headphone volume too weak

engineering mode mtk is your friend...

7) Screen luminosity randomly change (always to the same value, and yes, auto adjust is disabled)

i used automatic brightness, no particular issues .. try to calibrate light senson in engineering mode mtk...

8) Vibrations are just too weak, I miss every calls....

sorry, but my vibration is good enough.. no issue also on this..

9) no gyro (I need it for better precision in VR)

this is an hardware missing, and is also absent in the tech specs.. if you need gyro, you have to choose another phone.. and different from 90% os Chinaphone..

10) Sometime I can't lock the phone, it's not frozen but the power button have no effect

never happened

11) Sometime, I don't receive notifications until I manually open the application ( mail, messenger, etc)

this happened also for me on some apps like whatsapp, hangouts etc... i hope Ulefone will fix it.. we asked to Ulefone support many times.. and they promise a fix (or i hope that new android 6 will fix it)

12) WiFi tethering not working well (can open a page on my phone in 1/4 sec but same page takes 20 sec to load on the computer. No problem with USB tethering)

i use tethering with my Power.. no issue using wifi connection and share connection with other phones... never tested with notebook o pc

13) Notification diode. Except the known issue, I find it's very weak and little (I liked the big one on my s4)

the issue is that it's only blue light.. but i like his brightness... also i like the backlight soft on the soft keys

14) Minimum luminosity, I have to use an app to be able to use my phone in the dark without burning my eyes. Same for the colours, I find them very aggressive, I use "twilight" app to make them softer but on my previous phone, I was able to change this in my settings. I was also able to set luminosity to auto, with an offset (like Auto +2)

I think that your sample is buggy..

one question.. are you using last rom of 23rd of february?
[Device Reviews and Information] Krauthaus:
ulefone problems

It sounds like you got a buggy one, i suggest you to ask for a replacement.

Edit: I use the first rom from needrom. (the oldest)
[Device Reviews and Information] LordMobias:
How would you go around to updating to the 23 FEB rom? The inphone update software tells me I have the latest version. :\
[Device Reviews and Information] megthebest:
if you are familiar with flashtool and mediatek preloader drivers, simply and easy to flash only SYSTEM partition, to have rom updated without loosing any apps/setting etc...
[Device Reviews and Information] rl4engx:
Internal SD Cards now not recognised?

Hi All, I've had my phone for just over a month, running great with a SanDisk Ultra 32GB card, however I wanted to upgrade to a 128GB, so did the following:

1) Remove microSD card from phone (I think it was switched on)

2) Inserted into PC card reader, copied all files (inc. hidden) to a folder

3) Inserted the 128Gb card into reader, copied all the files back (I think it was already formatted as xFAT?)

4) Inserted 128Gb card into phone (I think it was switched on)

Now, on this and my other 32Gb card, the phone doesn't recognise it. No notification saying it needs to be mounted, in Settings -> Storage it only shows Internal Phone Storage, "Mount SD Card" is greyed out, I've looked in the Engineer Mode but that can't see it. The cards still work in the PC reader and I've tried (quick) formatting them all to NTFS/FAT/xFAT, rebooting phone, rebooting with no card in, power off, switch card with power off, long 8 sec power press, clean the contacts, "jiggle" the card tray in and out. Nothing. :(

It seems to never recognise any card now so most of my apps don't work. Any ideas what could be wrong? I've got the OTA update T875_GQ3026AF_BOM6_Power_20160129 ROM.

Any help appreciated, I've been very happy with this phone so far. :(
[Device Reviews and Information] swamptastic:
Laaaaag

I'm getting serious lag and lockups happening, I have no apps open, I have cleared down recent apps, killed tasks and I still get a massive lag opening app drawer etc sometimes. Have had to reboot a few times. Thought it might be the rom, so I have flattened the phone and installed stock rom with TWRP, only basic apps, but still having problems.
[Device Reviews and Information] Fl1nt91:
Probably some contacts has broken

Bye micro SD

Same for me...
[Device Reviews and Information] Krauthaus:
try following:

open cmd

type diskpart

select your card in the reader (select disk=x)

type clean

type create partition primary

type active

type format fs=fat32 QUICK

type assign

<- This will completly format and repartition your sd card, so backup first! This helped me a few times with similar problems. (You could also try a factory reset on your phone, might this could help.)
[Device Reviews and Information] megthebest:
the old 32gb card is still read by card reader on a pc? have you tried to format it?

the 128Gb is correctly recognized by the phone?

probably hardware issue... sorry:(
[Device Reviews and Information] rl4engx:
[MENTION=3015962]Fl1nt91[/MENTION]

You have the uleFone Power too? What were your symptoms of how the SD failed? This was literally the 2nd time I'd put an SD card in so I can imagine if this is a hardware issue it will start affecting a lot of phones, where the microSD card is, is also the SIM2 slot so there must be some kind of dual array of contacts there.

[MENTION=1227767]Krauthaus[/MENTION]

Many thanks I tried that on my 32Gb card (128Gb wouldn't let me FAT32 quick format, I assume 128Gb can be formatted as FAT32?) but no joy, still not recognised. :(

[MENTION=5952124]megthebest[/MENTION]

Both cards are recognised by the PC, neither card is recognised by the phone now.

What are my other options short of a factory reset? Is there a way of clearing out some partition or something? Sorry I'm not that hot on rooting and ROMs etc, but might have to learn fast. :)

Cheers all,
[Device Reviews and Information] Fl1nt91:
On the first time i pull off the slot i saw a little metal piece comes out

At the beginning i tought was some clip or little spring, who cares

Later, when microsd didn't work, i supposed was a contact...
[Device Reviews and Information] rl4engx:
That's pretty grim, anyone got a photo of the internals/PCB/sliding tray area? I can imagine if it's a poorly designed it'd be easy for the tray to rip out a contact.. :(
[Device Reviews and Information] Fl1nt91:
First problem is open the phone..
[Device Reviews and Information] megthebest:
try to format with PC in fat32 file system, with this windows program:

http://www.ridgecrop.demon.co.uk/index.htm?guiformat.htm
[Device Reviews and Information] f1c:
I don't think this is software related anymore. If the phone couldn't read the card, it would ask if it could format the SD card for you.

I had an SD card fail recently on another phone and it was pretty noticable when it happened because the phone would slow down immensly. Whether it was when you booted or tried to open apps, it was lagging because it tried to read of the SD card which obviously didn't work well. It even caused the power button to sometimes not work or only work delayed. All of this was gone once the SD card was replaced though.
[Device Reviews and Information] Krauthaus:
internal

Yes there are pictures.
[Device Reviews and Information] rob1992:
The phone is pretty easy to take apart, but as per usual the battery is glued in. And the rf shielding is soldered on instead of by a clip system.
[Device Reviews and Information] f1c:
I take it getting to the sim card tray isn't as easy as removing the metal under the part with the sticker (where someone wrote on it with a blue pen) but on the other side of the board?
[Device Reviews and Information] Fl1nt91:
Tell me if you try to fix the problem
[Device Reviews and Information] rl4engx:
[MENTION=5952124]megthebest[/MENTION]

Thanks I'll try that.

I'm not brave enough to open it up and try to get to the card contacts. Looks like it's solidly built so I'd just be left with a pile of phone parts. :(

Is it feasible it could still be something screwed up in software/ROM? Guess I'll only find out if I do a factory reset. Might wait for 6.0 OTA in case that fixes it, if not do a reset.

If that doesn't work I'll manage for now, maybe look to my next Chinaphone model that doesn't use a dual tray setup. :l
[Device Reviews and Information] rob1992:
Sadly it's not no. The RF shielding you see there is hardsoldered to the main board and cant be removed. But i think the SD/sim card slot was on the other side of the board. I didnt take a picture of that but i have had the board removed at one point. And i vaguely recall being able to get to that part.
[Device Reviews and Information] varg86:
I´d like to add a small qi loading mat.

can somebody explain how to remove the backpanel?

has someone seen any tempered glass protector or any other bumper?
[Device Reviews and Information] rob1992:
Yes, by sticking something thin between the metal edge and the plastic back. It's just clipped on. Once you have the initial gap you can use something like a credit card to open it all the wah without causing scratches
[Device Reviews and Information] Fl1nt91:
It's possibile choose slow charging?
[Device Reviews and Information] megthebest:
yeah.. using 5V 2A charger or 5V 1A charger (with this last one, could be an issue if your battery is at 0%.. no correct charging ..)
[Device Reviews and Information] Fl1nt91:
Thank i know

I mean select via software the charging method
[Device Reviews and Information] megthebest:
no, it's a kernel feature..

if you have available kernel source, you may modify it (if you are skilled for)... but unfortunately, kernel is always "closed"
[Device Reviews and Information] Fl1nt91:
Does somenoe have problems with double tap to wake?

I mean a big freeze in the system UI after wake up the phone. Even if you turn on the screen with power button when knock on its chosen
[Device Reviews and Information] megthebest:
Never use it, i only use fingerprint. Have you got lastest ota 23rd of february?

I don't have any issue..
[Device Reviews and Information] Fl1nt91:
No, I'm waiting trying any kind unofficially cause I'll probably send the phone back due to micro SD issue
[Device Reviews and Information] naufragato:
Yes. Sometimes it doesn't work
[Device Reviews and Information] Fl1nt91:
Wich rom are you using?
[Device Reviews and Information] f1c:
I have this too ocassionally after rebooting (16th Jan ROM, never updated) and it is fixable by disabling and enabling smart wake again.

I also noticed we lack Application Permission Management and Auto Start Management under the Security settings. Anyone know if that is as easy a fix by just editing the build.prop?