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[Device Reviews and Information] jemmini:
TWRP 3.0.2 for Ulefone Metal

TWRP 3.0.2

for

Ulefone Metal

Based on Android 6.0 firmware ver. F5B_GQ3030AH1_ulefone_20160728 / Thu Jul 28 20:26:22 CST 2016
[Device Reviews and Information] Alberto96:
Can Ulefone Metal Survive Boiling Water?

Though the 5-inch 3GB-RAM device Ulefone Metal does not feature IP68 water proof protection, Ulefone still say it is sealed well enough to resist ordinary flooding. And Ulefone has tried to demostrate it.

In the latest Ulefone video, some of their staff put the phone into a container and then filled the container with boiling water. After being immersed for a little while, the phone was taken out, and it just worked as normal as before. When your phone is flooded in real life, there is big chance that the water is hot, so the boiling water test is somewhat practical.

[YOUTUBE]t5NBp6ZG8nM[/YOUTUBE]​
[Device Reviews and Information] m1scha1:
Touchscreen sensitivity

Hi,

does anyone else also have problems with the sensitivity of the touchscreen as well as the fingerprint sensor?

In many cases the touchscreen does not respond. When typing this is really annoying. (missing letters)

Besides this issue its a great phone. It seems like the touchscreen responds better, when the device is warm.

Best regards,

mischa
[Device Reviews and Information] keithdaman666:
Anyone able to help.. I can't seem to get my SD card to fit???

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The screen is 5 point touch, if your coming from a 10 point touch screen you might notice a difference. I recommend using SwiftKey.. Haven't had any issues with it. As far as fingerprint sensor.. It worked 1 in 3 times so I decided not to use it.. No big loss, I'm unable to locate where to put my SD card tho which is annoying...
[Device Reviews and Information] m1scha1:
Hi,

I also had problems to fit in the sd card at first, turning it by 90 degrees helped. At first it doesnt look like it fits, but then does.

And I am also using swiftkey, which worked gret on my previous phone. But now sometimes unusable..

This cannot be right. Sometimes it just doesnt react at all ad I have to tap three times in order to open an app.

Did you remove the already mounted foil? I let it on there, but very tepted to rip it of. Ulefone support told me to let it on...

With the fingerprint sensor its a little worse, it is recognized 1 out of 10 times. But this is not a real problem
[Device Reviews and Information] keithdaman666:
Did you try a touch screen test app to make sure your Lcd doesn't have some problem areas?

Do you think you could show me a picture of how your SD card goes in? Don't really wanna risk jamming it in there..

Thanks
[Device Reviews and Information] Alberto96:
Ulefone Metal Teardown And Reassembly Video

Ulefone lately released a video to show how their 5-Inch 3GB-RAM device Ulefone Metal could be torn down and reassembled, indicating that the company is confident about their industrial design and manufacturing.

Even though the Ulefone Metal has a metal unibody, it’s quite easy to remove the back cover. And after remove a inner shell, we can see how the components of the phone are arranged. The motherboard, where the main hardware is gathered, has shown quite some decency in design while it does not look like it comes from a phone priced as low as Ulefone Metal. Besides, the sticking job has also been well done for good touch feel and enclosure, given that craftsmanship has been Ulefone’s conventional competitive edge. Ulefone believes that manufacturing strength has distinguished themselves from competitors.

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[Device Reviews and Information] keithdaman666:
Nice video, shame the SD card tray was empty when removed as Im still unsure how to fit my SD card.
[Device Reviews and Information] m1scha1:
Hi,

here a picture how the sd card fits in the tray. It´s really lose, but is the recognized.

Best Regards,

Mischa

http://i1024.photobucket.com/albums/y302/m1scha/IMG-20160901-WA0001_zpshyadakvj.jpg

next try with the link
[Device Reviews and Information] keithdaman666:
I'm afraid it didn't. Thanks for the effort. Maybe you could upload it to photobucket and post the link? Thanks again
[Device Reviews and Information] keithdaman666:
Thanks, seems I need a Nano sim..
[Device Reviews and Information] m1scha1:
:laugh:

okay, thats the problem. Just cut it, It´s not complicated. Print a pattern, glue it on there, then cut it with sharp scissors

After that the sim ist recognized as sim2, then you have to tell the phone to use sim2 for mobile data, then enable mobile data
[Device Reviews and Information] scrawley:
It's really fiddly - they haven't designed the SIM tray very well, the sdcard doesn't sit very securely. Just google image search for "sim tray sd card" and you'll see lots of examples as to how it works. Basically the nano sim goes further in and the micro SD card is on the outside as you push the tray in. They both go the same way up to expose the contacts. If you've only got a bigger SIM you can just keep trimming it with scissors till it fits.
[Device Reviews and Information] compu7er:
hello there!

unfortunately one important app isn't working on the metal:

"runtastic pro"

i downloaded and installed it from the google app store.

but after tapping the icon, a massage appears that the app has to shut down.

I flashed the latest rom from needrom.com

but even this didn't help.

could someone please try out, if the app works on his/her ulefone metal and report the result here?

many thanks in advance

EDIT: guess what guys? Today the latest update (runtastic) solved the problem! Lucky me (-:
[Device Reviews and Information] Alexandr82:
Free malware for you with Ulefone Metal
[Device Reviews and Information] carlshark:
I can confirm this with the newest version 09/12/2016 flashed from Needrom. Culprit is the Wireless Update.

One can flash TWRP, root, and disable the app from running...

View attachment 3903484
[Device Reviews and Information] Alexandr82:
VirusTotal Analysis

AdupsFota.apk - looks like false positive

CallerIdSearch.apk - malware
[Device Reviews and Information] dropbear2:
Malware is not removed even after 3 months. Shame Ulefone.
[Device Reviews and Information] onoffitalia:
reading on ulefone forum if you install rom from needrom 120916 there is no malware anymore, it was deleted.

It seems it is not an official update but a modified version of official 280716, with this rom, at the moment, i don't find any malicious warning...

otherwise root and freeze or uninstall malicious apks

this is a good phone also if ulefone official support sucks...
[Device Reviews and Information] dropbear2:
Do you think that all users is advanced. Then root phone install twrp. You are wasting your time for phone.

And malware is on official rom.
[Device Reviews and Information] onoffitalia:
i was just trying to help, with a certain solution...so your tone is not fair...

and yes i suppose xda users are more advanced users than other users...

it seems you like to critic without trying to fix things...i repeat: there are 2 way to fix this, installing last rom from needrom or root and then uninstall malicious apks...

ulefone support and his way to operate on the market sucks but this is a decent phone...
[Device Reviews and Information] dropbear2:
Sorry. Nothing personal.

I already fixed malware. You can loose warranty. Ulefone is guilty for this mistake.
[Device Reviews and Information] Alexandr82:
Ulefone is working on problem http://forum.ulefone.com/forum.php?mod=redirect&goto=findpost&ptid=205&pid=1978&fromuid=651
[Device Reviews and Information] dropbear2:
Yes, is working on solution latest 3 months. How hard is to delete MALWARE.
[Device Reviews and Information] jboxer:
Also on the Ulefone forum Miles said they had a ROM in testing and needing people to help test. Everyone who replied on the forum (who has commented so far) was told they were too late and testing is over. If testing is over where is the malware free ROM that was promised by Ulefone???
[Device Reviews and Information] dropbear2:
Every few days a new excuse. We need a little more time. hahahah

Today the same.

Miles said:

First, will have ten people joined this test, when some friends send me the IMEI number, i already send the IMEI list to the engineer team, i can't add new IMEI, so i'm sorry someone can't join this times.

Second, we already finished test in our engineer team, but push the test need setting something and also need test the OTA service, please give us us some time.

About Development, please check it here http://forum.ulefone.com/forum-75-1.html , if you are not Developer, you just can reply the thread.
[Device Reviews and Information] jboxer:
I can't even views that referenced thread. It says I need a developer medal and unofficial moderator medal to access the thread..
[Device Reviews and Information] dropbear2:
Read here:

http://forum.ulefone.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=312&page=1&authorid=331
[Device Reviews and Information] Alexandr82:
Official firmware will be soon

http://forum.ulefone.com/forum.php?mod=redirect&goto=findpost&ptid=341&pid=2084&fromuid=651

http://forum.ulefone.com/forum.php?mod=redirect&goto=findpost&ptid=205&pid=2094&fromuid=651

Leaked firmware 19.10.2016 http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=774469&view=findpost&p=54274295
[Device Reviews and Information] onoffitalia:
talking about loosing warranty on xda pages is at least weird... :) here is the home of modding...

checking your number of posts it is clear you have registered yourself here and on ulefone forum

only

to repeat the same complaint continuously, filling every space without adding anything useful and without saying that there is a fix (rom on needrom), not official but it works and that you used it: so i don't agree with your way to do. You are just pissed off for buying a phone with official malware.

Ulefone is guilty for selling phones with official malwares (i agree) but this forum, expecially xda, is here expecially to find fixes and solutions and most of xda users are advanced users...

It is not necessary to crosspost and write the same thing (and nothing more) in every post. I also believe that this way of doing is counterproductive: only fast effect that you will get is that nobody will buy the 'metal' and that development on this phone will interrupt before beginning.

Miles says that they are working on a new rom, we have wait a lot we can wait few days more...
[Device Reviews and Information] jboxer:
Huh? I have been registered here since 2009 and have been a developer of ROMs. My post count and thanks counts are very high. Get your facts straight before posting crap.

And yes, nobody should buy the Metal until this issue is fixed. I would not want anyone else buying a phone infected with malware.

Miles has been proven to be a liar. He promised a beta test but refused everyone who applied from the forum. They are just saying things to keep people from complaining. Issuing a new malware free ROM should only take a few days at most.
[Device Reviews and Information] onoffitalia:
have you seen my quote? i was referring to dropbear, why you don't learn to read well before replying with crap?
[Device Reviews and Information] jboxer:
Everyone who bought this phone, including dropbear, has every right to complain in every forum they can find. I am putting pressue on Ulefone in social media. Unless they feel some heat they are not going to fix the issue. Miles appears to be lying to placate people and nobody on the forum has been offered the so-called fixed rom that is supposedly in testing. They had no business selling a phone with malware in the ROM. There is no way they missed it in testing. I believe they put it there on purpose and were paid to do so from the companies whose apps the malware is force installing.
[Device Reviews and Information] dropbear2:
Thank you for this.

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Look, when I registered.

Look for Ulefone Power same problem only solved quickly.
[Device Reviews and Information] onoffitalia:
i agree but this way is too much and counterproductive

i still think this way to do is just counterproductive

I agree it is not fair and ulefone made an horrible mistake but i cannot swear (nobody can do it) they put malware on purpose. I think that you are so pissed off that you are over reacting

Meanwhile if you flash last rom from needrom you will not have malware...i do it and it works...simple and effective
[Device Reviews and Information] jboxer:
But if you flash that firmware an OTA, if released, will FAIL because OTA updates check every file in the original ROM by checksum. If any file is missing, including malware files, the OTA will refuse to flash. So the best option for most people is to wait for the OTA. Plus, for most people the flashing by the MTK SP program is far too advanced for most ordinary users. I can do it but I am giving Ulefone a little time to do the right thing before I bite the bullet and flash using the alternate, unofficial ROM.
[Device Reviews and Information] onoffitalia:
It can be but it is not certain, you cannot be so sure of it....other users thinks ota will work without problem with 120916...when ulefone will release new ota we will see :)

I repeat it is not fair to go everywhere and post only half of the facts...yes fw 280716 has malwares but 120916 fix this...and before be certain of what will happened for 120916 users via ota let's see what will happen when they release official new fw ...
[Device Reviews and Information] dropbear2:
firmware 120916 fix this. this is not official firmware

You're sppreading lies.

Yes this firmware fix malware but only like UNOFFICIAL rom.
[Device Reviews and Information] onoffitalia:
i never said is an official update...NEVER...we all know who fix that rom...try to learn to read before post...

And try to stay calm and not to offend. I do not tell lies but you say only half-truths...
[Device Reviews and Information] dropbear2:
Tell me what is truth.

Do you OFFICIL FIRMWARE have MALWARE = YES -- truth

3 mounths they now about that = YES -- truth

They did not do anything = YES -- truth

half-truths = i speak only the TRUTH

Do you work for Ulefone?
[Device Reviews and Information] onoffitalia:
Simple... you are only telling the malware thing without telling there is a fix (unofficial but a real fix)...this is how you manipulate the truth...

And please try to be less aggressive because there is no reason to over react like you are doing... :)

I will avoid to reply you further, maybe it can help this thread to be more clear ...I know that anyone who reads can evaluate facts properly...

I don't work for ulefone :) hahaha Is the first and only ulefone i touched, more...it is not mine i fix it for a friend... my actual personal phone is a xiaomi...i simply try to live happier than you...be happy too! and a little less arrogant ;)
[Device Reviews and Information] dropbear2:
less aggressive, less arrogant - Read your post and you'll know exactly who is arrogant and aggressive.

Simple... you are only telling the malware thing without telling there is a fix unofficial but is a real fix...this is to manipulate the truth... - Do you understand? OFFICIAL fix does not exist. Fix's is only on suspicious sites and not on the XDA forum or Ulefone forum.
[Device Reviews and Information] dropbear2:
I don't work for ulefone :)

You are lying and seduce honest people.

Proof:
[Device Reviews and Information] onoffitalia:
hahahaha you are really james bond hahaha...and what that would mean? You truly need a good psychiatrist...:cyclops:
[Device Reviews and Information] dropbear2:
Admin, please warn user [MENTION=520938]onoffitalia[/MENTION] about his offends. Thanks
[Device Reviews and Information] Alexandr82:
ROM from 19/10/2016 on Needrom http://www.needrom.com/download/ulefone-metal/
[Device Reviews and Information] jboxer:
That is not an official ROM. It was made by Ulefone forum user Rusia. Most people want to wait for an official ROM released by OTA update.
[Device Reviews and Information] dropbear2:
Today is another day.

Malware is still on OFFICIAL rom.

Ulefone does not do anything to remove Malware.

Promised the next week(fix for mailware), or the week after, or the week after.

No one knows.

... or the week after.

My phone with malware no one cares or users who bought the phone.

Ulefone SHAME
[Device Reviews and Information] Alexandr82:
ROM from 19/10/2016 will be OTA update http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=774469&view=findpost&p=54296757
[Device Reviews and Information] dropbear2:
Don't spread misinformation.

Only one user said it will be next week maybe.

QiUI say:

This is "test update" from OTA, relese may be in next week.

Still no OFFICIAL fix for malware.
[Device Reviews and Information] onoffitalia:
Nothing, you can do anything with those who do not want to understand and denies also evidence... and now he attack you too... :) and after a couple of post he will call moderators :) he likes to live angry... hahaha

thanks Alexander, ota is coming! ;)
[Device Reviews and Information] dropbear2:
Do you have OFFICIAL fix for phone ULEFONE METAL?

Do you?

Stop spreading disinformation.

Ulefone The Employer of the month. BOT
[Device Reviews and Information] Alexandr82:
ROM is clean from malware after OTA
[Device Reviews and Information] dropbear2:
Stop spreading disinformation.

No OTA update or upgrade.

Malware is still in rom. Only bot spreading disinformation.

This is latest rom OFFICIAL.

picture:
[Device Reviews and Information] jboxer:
You are wrong this time. There was an OTA sent to 10 users in China and Russia. Some users on the Russian forum 4PDA did in fact receive an OTA from Ulefone with a new, clean ROM. It is a new ROM from Ulefone. It is virus free. If it is okay the OTA will be extended to all phones sometime next week.
[Device Reviews and Information] onoffitalia:
please can you tell it once again? maybe someone doesn't understand well :laugh: we'll wait your usual futile post also tomorrow...:cyclops: your post counter says 24 ...24 post saying all the same, nothing more...

signed: your preferred employee of the month :D

maybe if you tell him he will listen...but i am still sceptic
[Device Reviews and Information] Alexandr82:
And I am one of them
[Device Reviews and Information] dropbear2:
What your latest rom in your phone.

Users. Do you think QiUi. Opened today profile on ulefone forum and using Russian translator to send messages on 4pda. BOT

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You're nervous. ulefone they do not pay you.

Only insult. littleman.:p

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try with prozac = You now what is Prozac, i dont. Good for you littleman .:p
[Device Reviews and Information] orangekid:
Can't you guys have an argument without "seducing honest people", prozac and talking about lies?

I mean really, how the hell did this get down to James Bond and Rx smack talk

Just have a normal argument, stop getting all personal about it, is that so difficult.

What the hell are we even talking about here?

Is it official or isn't it? Does it have malware or not? This is not brain surgery, if you are going to argue about then argue about it, but leave the childish name calling at home.

Just have a normal technical argument without all the BS please.
[Device Reviews and Information] onoffitalia:
sorry and thanks!
[Device Reviews and Information] jerico9:
Hi peeps, I've been looking at all the low cost budget phones. Some have been marketed really well with some great designs. However, over the past 12 months I have brought 3 phones for under £100. First being the Takee one. Amazing quality all around. However, I sold it on because it had a problem where nobody could hear me when I called someone half the time. That and it was still on jelly bean 4.2. It still has high end specs but no support. I then purchased a cubot forget the model, looked great, was quick but the screen was awful to navigate around. It was like you had to press like pressing a button. It was a very plastic phone. So I passed it on after 3 days.

2 weeks ago, purchased the UMI Rome, the Octa core 3GB Ram version. To look at it was great, it was heavy but nice to hold. Seemed very quick around the OS however, the screen again was very strange to use. It just wasn't smooth, when typing, I'd miss letters or misspell words. Even tho it looked great, I started to notice things in the design, like the aerials for signal and WiFi. They where located at the top, like the S6. The way it had been put together was all out of line. But it was the very poor screen considering is was supposed to be a aomoled screen .

Sorry to go all around the houses with this, however, is it a main issue on all low budget devices. The screens being all over the place with the sensitivity. I am really interested in the Ulefone Metal. It has all the spec I am looking for but, I don't want to get it and the screen being an issue. I read some posts earlier in the thread that they had issues.

I mean we've had 4 pages of arguments over nothing. It's clear who was the one being unreasonable?
[Device Reviews and Information] orangekid:
From my experience it's more about meditek devices. You can get budget Qualcomm devices that respond a lot better.

You might luck out with the "Metal" but every MTK device I have ever owned has had issues with lag, screen response etc.
[Device Reviews and Information] Alexandr82:
http://forum.ulefone.com/thread-151-1-1.html
[Device Reviews and Information] jboxer:
The Metal is actually quite a nice device. I bought it for my wife to replace a Moto G2 and it works well. The build quality is excellent. When I use it the screen and system feels responsive. The only problem right now is that malware was factory installed in the ROM. Supposedly soon, Ulefone wll be releasing a clean, malware free ROM via OTA update.
[Device Reviews and Information] dropbear2:
My advice.

Do not you buy this phone.

The problems are:

1. As [MENTION=2359276]Alexandr82[/MENTION] the given link to the touch problem.

2. Problem with battery

link: http://forum.ulefone.com/thread-234-1-1.html

3. No support

4. Malware in OFFICIAL rom all phone from Ulefone: Metal, Power, Vienna

link: http://forum.ulefone.com/thread-205-1-1.html
[Device Reviews and Information] Alexandr82:
1. The cheap phone has a cheap sensor.

2. Battery drain is the problem of all Android devices. Use 3G instead of 4G. If you are using a regular Ulefone cover, then turn off your phone before closing the cover.

3. I would say that the support is slow.

4. I checked the Future, Power, U007 and Vienna ROMs. Only Power also affected and I notified support. Metal will be fixed soon.
[Device Reviews and Information] dropbear2:
If check simple on google for Vienna, on ulefone fan site, here: https://ulefans.com/productnews/finally-the-ota-upgrade-to-the-ulefone-vienna-has-arrived/

Read comments and apologies from official team for malware/adware in ulefone vienna.

Like this user Mr.O comments

quote:

Just installed the update.

Went just fine, but....

Also got loads of adware, apps etc.

I can 't remove them. If i delete them, they reinstall automaticly after a reboot.

Getting pop-ups all the time.

Really anoying...

My phone is full of apps I dont want...

On the Ulefone site my comments are deleted.

With update installed again MAILWARE in ULEFONE VIENNA.

ULEFONE phones with MALWARE: POWER, METAL, VIENNA
[Device Reviews and Information] Alexandr82:
Vienna ROM from 30/08/2016 is clean
[Device Reviews and Information] dropbear2:
You're right Vienna Rom from 30/08/2016 is clean.

but:

Ulefone phones with MALWARE/TROJAN in OFFICIAL ROM is: POWER, METAL

Here link on VirusTotal for Ulefone Metal:

https://www.virustotal.com/en/file/...85bdc309c223d662a62635c5/analysis/1477215025/
[Device Reviews and Information] Alexandr82:
ROM from 24/10/2016

http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?s=&showtopic=774469&view=findpost&p=54400120