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[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Vaiet:
Long story short, Mate 9 is a pretty good source for a phone and I'd say that having Pioneer XDP-100R as a primary source, it does't hurt switching to Mate 9. I even like it better than Galaxy Note 4 N910C, which is very solid. There is only one thing to do - you MUST turn OFF the "Headpones DTS" in sound settings. Otherwise Mate 9 sounds like s**t. Pure s**t, trust me. Turn it off and magic happens :D As an audiophile, I am very pleased with it's audio performance. Sufficient on-the-go, when I don't have access to my XDP-100R ;)
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] lpnb12:
Totally agree, i bought these momentums purely for use with mobile devices as thats what they designed for. However I'd still love a DAC/amp for added detail and sound stage I've experienced on ones ive tried, but for me the portability and convenience factors outweigh buying one.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] amonmeiz:
Definitely

Tried with mee electronic pinnacle

It cant drive the iem properly

. Have to pump up to 70percent volume

Owh. Good to hear that

Hopefully theres mod later that can improve the audio quality
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Trixanity:
Depends. Due to the closed nature of the Kirin SoCs, I don't know how much devs can do. So we might have to hope for Huawei to do something about it. Another thing is I was primarily talking about the DAC portion. I'm not sure about the amp. I know that the DAC is supposed to be better than the S7. Not a lot better but better.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] lpnb12:
Totally agree with you.

There seems to be some inconsistencies of quality. Maybe there is some variations of firmware or QC issues... Of course there is always perception and preconceptions weighing in to peoples opinions.
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] Emerald Core:
I am pretty happy with Mate 9 running Senn Momentum iems. I have some findings I would like to share.

DTX settings:

When DTX Off:

- Reduces background noise

- Huge dynamic range

- Better clarity

- Better separation

- More Hi-fi (less fun)

- Relaxed and good for longer sessions

When DTX On:

- Instruments sound closer to your ears

- Increases background noise

- A little more resolution

- More engagement

- Less Hi-fi (more fun)

- Edgy and good for shorter sessions
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] jeradjohnso:
Wow I was worried about all the same concerns. This is my 1st week with my new Mate 9 and thus far audio has been totally fine. The stereo sound is awesome, if not the best I've heard. I've also tested bluetooth and wired headphones and sounds fine... I was thinking of picking up an amplifier though. At least now I know that's a good route to go. :highfive:
[Huawei Mate 9 Guides, News, & Discussion] trace1er:
The PocketNow audio review seemed kind of harsh to me. Just using my ears to judge, the audio sounds crystal clear and has excellent low end sound. I use Xiaomi Piston 2 earbuds, and this sounds better to me than anything my old Pixel XL could crank out, and even the Galaxy S7 Edge Exynos version. This is with DTS on.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] bonerp:
Seems to have been released in the US but no work on UK yet...any ideas when this may be released? :confused:
[Asus ZenWatch 3] RaiderX303:
Also waiting to find out about this in the UK, its listed on the Asus UK website but no word of any availability.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] odyseus:
Ditto - although I now own a Samsung Gear S3 Classic ( & Frontier when it shows up) - I still want o get the Zenwatch Rose Gold because of the styling :)
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Tiger33:
Yeah very odd..

Listed on asus website with no information on availability .

The only way to buy the watch is to import from bhphotovideo. (with duty it comes to about £299)

not sure what the UK final price will be though
[Asus ZenWatch 3] odyseus:
They have it on the Amazon.de site but you can't have it shipped it to the UK. It seems it's widely available in Europe just not in the UK, maybe it's some safety issue delaying things??
[Asus ZenWatch 3] HeroXth:
I pre-ordered one from amazon.fr. (france) And even though it had been displaying coming soon (even now) on their website, I received a confirmation email today that it had been shipped.

I tracked it, and it is already in Peterborough, UK, and will be delivered here to me in London on Saturday.

During the pre order, it dropped to 230 euro for the leather-band then went back up, and they honored it..

£193.33 not bad.

Also, saw on reddit that you can use a 15mm pin and just carefully alter your own strap
[Asus ZenWatch 3] HeroXth:
well.... mine arrive today so....
[Asus ZenWatch 3] jamesweech:
Oh thats amazing news! how long ago did you pre order! Just ordering from amazon france now...
[Asus ZenWatch 3] HeroXth:
I pre-ordered on the 26th of November, then I contacted them via email in english and asked if they have stock due before christmas, otherwise I'd have to look for an alternative. They said they don't have a date but they would bump me up the queue.

Hope this helps :)
[Asus ZenWatch 3] jamesweech:
Oh perfect! Just emailed them now and am hoping to get a response soon .

Thank you :)
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Aethergr:
I pre-ordered mine from Amazon fr (no 3rd party sellers) on 17th of this month... the status is still 'coming soon' and my chanses of getting it until the 24th are getting slim, despite amazon saying they can guarantee a delivery before xmas with fast shipping.. Now it's been 4 days and i haven't received any shipping confirmation email yet .. I've also selected fast shipping!.. Is there a way to contact them? Any detail would be appreciated!!
[Asus ZenWatch 3] HeroXth:
yes.. I use google translate to help me navigate to their contact us page. There is an option for email in english, use that to send them an email. I did this and they bumped me up the queue and sent me my watch already
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Aethergr:
Man i can't thank you possibly enough.. I've just sent them a pollite email and..<fingers crossed> i'm expecting a Christmas delivery..or at least a bump up in the queue. THANKS again!
[Asus ZenWatch 3] jamesweech:
I've done the same and am hoping for the best :3
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Aethergr:
Best of luck mate, i will update once i get a reply or the delivery.. you should probably receive it sooner than me since you ordered it a day faster..!

EDIT: I already got a kind answer from amazon fr although it's kinda uncertain.. they said it will be shipped on the "release date".. Turns out Asus also hasn't provided them with a release date either. I really start to believe that we'll get it around Q1 2017 like on the UK... Bad move Asus !
[Asus ZenWatch 3] jamesweech:
This is the email I got:

Hello,

Following your e-mail I inform you that we are unable to send you Asus ZenWatch 3 Smartwatch 1,39" Bluetooth Marron foncé

within the time frame originally announced, this item being temporarily out of stock.

I would like to assure you that we work with our suppliers to obtain a copy of this article to send it to you as soon as possible, at the price indicated during the validation of your order.

I am aware that the Christmas party is approaching and the customer who places the order on our site wishes to receive the order as soon as possible or at least before Christmas.

Moreover, I have alerted our department in relation with our suppliers who will do everything possible to get this article as soon as possible.

That's why we ask you to wait a little longer. We will send you this article as soon as we have received the first copy of our suppliers and you will confirm by e-mail the date and the modalities of this shipment.

For information, any order paid by card is invoiced at the time of preparation of your parcel (just before its departure).

I am sorry for the inconvenience this change may have caused and apologize for the inconvenience.

If you prefer, you have the option to cancel this item from your order, following the instructions found at the following address:

http://www.amazon.fr/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=548660

Please be aware that it is possible that this item is still in stock, ready to ship within 2-5 working days. Go to the detailed page of the article and consult the box titled "More Choices" to find these offers.

You can find more information about the availability of your item in our Help page:

http://www.amazon.fr/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=

To learn more about Marketplace purchases, check out our help pages at:

http://www.amazon.fr/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=

Thank you for your understanding. Do not hesitate to contact us by replying directly to this email if you have any other questions. We are always here to help.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] paatha13:
Me too received it from amazon fr almost a month now(i made my pre order erlier of November) gunmetal version.

I got it within 1 working day when being dispatched with ups express saver shipping.

Very pleased so far with the watch:)

Mary christmas to everyone guys :p
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Aethergr:
Merry christmas bud, that's some great luck! Thanks to Asus and amazon i will be spending some giftless/watch-less xmas here haha

I ordered the silver-leather one but judging from our amazon replies we will be getting it early next year:(

EDIT: silver-silicon band is listed as available in stock on the 28th of December...so definately it's a 1-10 January delivery :(
[Asus ZenWatch 3] paatha13:
Well actually my first choice was amazon de but unfortunately didn't shipped to my country so the second choice was amazon fr.

Zenwatch 3 was top priority to me when being announced earlier September at IFA 2016 as the most beautiful and top design smartwatch released s far to my taste:p

But if I have to complain for something is that 3-4 days after receiving it amazon fr dropped the price from 249 to 224 for few hours discount offer and send them email that's being unfair for that of being of first one to pre order from earlier November when being list at their web page and to provide me refund the 25 euro differences but hey they refused to do that.:(:mad:

They told me to re order with the new price and return the first purchase but after few minutes receive the email response from them immediately they changed the price back to 249 euro.

So I missed the change to re order to the discount price.

From that prospect I'm not so pleased by Amazon fr policy and attitude.

Well that's said hope to receive yours as soon as possible.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] mjs2011:
Same in US right now. You literally can't buy this anywhere.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] HeroXth:
I suggest anyone still waiting to chase them up! Just ask them if they can look to see if they have a shipment date from their supplier? With enough pushing they should get it out to you.

Also, it may provide some comfort: android wear 2.0 is around the corner, so there may be better alternatives? Or perhaps the Zenwatch 3 will be one of google's announcements in January and you may get rev2 of the unit
[Asus ZenWatch 3] paatha13:
This is not possible at all Zenwatch 3 being one of Google smartwatch because lacking GPS/NFC support for navigation/tracking with varaity of sport/helth activities and Google pay services witch is top priority to Google to have that feature.

Also its imposible either Asus to release revesion 2.0 of Zenwatch 3.

Original version of Zenwtch 3 will get Android Wear 2.0 indipendadly Google release or not its own smartwatch.

https://www.neowin.net/news/google-will-announce-two-android-wear-smartwatches-in-early-2017

But if even Asus manufacture one of the Google smartwatch it will be total diferent(new) model that meet the minimum requestment of Google(NFC+GPS) and has nothing to do with Asus own smartwatch product line.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Aethergr:
There better be a rev2 unit coming out.. not OS-wise but hardware-wise because lately i've read on /r android wear, reports about some AMOLED screen defects.. like the infamous huawei watch AMOLED red tint and some squiggly black lines that appear when you use a black watchface in a dark room and you can capture it with long exposure shots.

I would request anyone who has received a ZW3 from amazon fr to make the test and show us if the defective panels have slipped through ASUS QC.

I'm seriously in thought of canceling my pre-order due to this unacceptable defect that has been reported quite a lot in the past and continues to appear on this 300€ piece of tech.

Huawei has officially recognised this defect as a 'hardware feature issue' and not a defect, therefore any devices containing the defective panel are not eligible for a refund or an exchange. I'm afraid ASUS might do the same..

Some guy on reddit that contacted ASUS about the issue was said to request an exchange or RMA.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] janjan:
I just order mine from Amazon.fr ...I never heard this problem from anyone. I hope will receive mine fredag a silver ..I will report if there is something. Anyone else have this issue. Please report. Thanks
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Aethergr:
I don't know if i'm allowed to post reddit links to the post but if you check /r asus zenwatch and /r android wear you'll find quite a few ZW3 posts about defective AMOLED screens with red tint...basically the screen does not display blacks at all because the pixels do not turn off as they should and emit a red colour. Basically a defect because the panel manufacturer they chose isn't mature enough..

EDIT: Here are some links, if it's not allowed i will remove

https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidWear/comments/5lktba/red_light_and_line_issue_on_zw3_when_showing_full/

https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidWear/comments/5lh8ck/squiggly_black_lines_and_red_tint_on_zenwatch_3/

https://www.reddit.com/r/AndroidWear/comments/5lbvpo/tested_2_zenwatch_3s_both_have_this_redtint_issue/

Also i received a confirmation email by Amazon that the watch will be delivered from Amazon fr to Greece on 9-10 january!!:D So hyped!!

I only hope i'll get a good batch and wont have to go into trouble of returning it.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] janjan:
Technically it could be possible if the watch is in ambient mode to save power. But let see how it looks. We will return it if there is any HW issue. :)
[Asus ZenWatch 3] paatha13:
No issue here over a month having the watch
[Asus ZenWatch 3] Misterjunky:
re: screen defects

I have had the zenwatch 3 for about 5 weeks and I never

seen any red tint or any other screen defects on the watch.

I have also read all the available reviews on amazon,

bh photo, bestbuy and other sellers of the watch and

have not found even one review mentioning anything

about any screen defects of any kind.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] janjan:
It sounds good. Thanks for the info..
[Asus ZenWatch 3] HeroXth:
not sure where you're getting your information from buddy but it's wrong...

NFC nor GPS are minimum requirements from google... Furthermore google are not releasing their own watches, they have official launch partners for wear 2.0. Anyway, I suggest you find a new source for information...

indipendadly....
[Asus ZenWatch 3] paatha13:
Well seems you haven't read my post at all.

Google/Android pay required NFC IMO.

Also full tracking activity supported by any kind watch required also GPS.

Google will not released smartwatch without those feature.

At least the high end model no matter the manufacturer being.

Unless you think that without NFC will be google/android pay.

Or without GPS support full fitness,heart monitor,navigation monitoring.

If you read carefully the original source from the The verge.

http://www.theverge.com/2016/12/22/14057656/google-smartwatch-android-wear-2-0-launch
[Asus ZenWatch 3] HeroXth:
I read your post, I just think it's riddled with hearsay and opinions... not fact.

Secondly, it's unlikely that Google will be releasing these watches themselves, they have no event coming up as yet. It is more likely that the manufacturers themselves will release these devices.

And last, even in the article you're using as a source, it points out that NFC is not a requirement for wear 2.0. And nor is GPS, believe it or not, activity tracking works without this ^_^

Watches dating back to the G watch R will get wear 2.0. and it's not up to you to decide what google will or will not do...
[Asus ZenWatch 3] paatha13:
Once again you didn't read my post.

I didn't said that wear 2.0 required NFC.

It's Android/Google pay IMO

Do I need to write it ten times to understand??

Also because I'm having and gear s3 witch having GPS the monitoring of activity is much more specific and accurate using GPS plus you are having further advantages like real time navigating if you need it for example for cycling with bikes
[Asus ZenWatch 3] HeroXth:
As for the Zenwatch 3, I'm not sure if you're even aware, but this was to be the first watch with wear 2.0.. but google pushed back the release.

I think this is contributing to it's limited release.

As for revisions of devices, this happens many times on many devices over the period of its life. You'll just need to check serial and batch numbers. tweaks and modifications are always made and usually kept quiet.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] paatha13:
I know that IMO.

But that's something that not mention.

I'm saying that if Asus released new watch would be new device and not new version of Zenwatch 3.

You know that changing batch number to new revision of under the hood components doesn't mean brand new products.

If you think that you are wrong and have no idea how manufacturers works.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] HeroXth:
If you wish to be pedantic -

But you did say: 'But if even Asus manufacture one of the Google smartwatch it will be total diferent(new) model that meet the minimum requestment of Google(NFC+GPS) and has nothing to do with Asus own smartwatch product line.'

This is incorrect

There will be no Google Smartwatch

The minimum requirements* for their flagship launch partners are not NFC+GPS

And you cannot back any of this up
[Asus ZenWatch 3] paatha13:
Please answer the question how Android pay will be done without NFC??

You know that Nexus/Pixel are Google phone despite not manufacturer by Google right??
[Asus ZenWatch 3] HeroXth:
Really bruh?! Are you being a troll?!

'You know that changing batch number to new revision of under the hood components doesn't mean brand new products.'

This is my point!
[Asus ZenWatch 3] paatha13:
Stop doing that you make me laughing.

You mean that changing the batch number of a screen panel of any kind product example from 01 to 02 all that makes it entirely new products????

Or different SSD or RAM or whatever.

What are you talking about.IMO.

Keep trolling.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] HeroXth:
Android Pay will be a feature of Android Wear 2.0 = Fact

These 2 upcoming flagship watches will have NFC? = Hearsay, Speculation

Yesh, HTC built the pixel, google branded it... Fact

These watches will not be branded by google = Fact

I really don't know where you were going with this analogy because even your source said this:

'The new models will not have Google or Pixel branding, but will be branded by the company that is manufacturing them. Chang says that Google collaborated with the manufacturer â€” which he wouldnâ€™t name, but said has produced Android Wear devices in the past â€” on the hardware design and software integration for the watches.'

Perhaps you lack understanding?
[Asus ZenWatch 3] paatha13:
Yes but required NFC IMO.

Without NFC support no Android Pay even OS support it.

Is it so difficult to understand that.

You didn't answer my question how Android pay will be made without NFC.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] HeroXth:
Perhaps the phone is broken, or some things are getting lost in translation?

My post about rev2 was a speculation about the possibility that ASUS are making tweaks to the watch to make it better, and will send those units out this month. I am not saying there will be a new Zenwatch... Jesus Christmas!

---------- Post added at 04:54 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:47 PM ----------

I did not claim that Android pay would work without NFC! If I did show me....

Also the Zenwatch 3 has an NFC component, but it is still not disclosed whether or not it has the antenna to make it work!

Just like with the LG G watch R and WIFI... it was undetermined for the longest while, and turned out just to be software disabled!
[Asus ZenWatch 3] paatha13:
According to Asus web page and specifications there's no NFC.

It's just speculation from your mind,not fact.

Btw thanks for the enjoyable conversations.

You really made me laughed a lot.

Good for you.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] HeroXth:
Sigh...

Sometimes one has to deal with idiots...

https://www.qualcomm.com/products/snapdragon/processors/wear-2100

Have a look and see for yourself...

Just because Asus did not list it as a specification doesn't mean that it is not capable.

Also remember that this watch was built for Android wear 2.0. There is a possibility.

On the same token. LG did not list the LG g watch R as being wifi capable.. But several months later an update enabled this feature.

So yes, I am very well informed, far much more so than you.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] paatha13:
Good for you.

Well done.

You should consider for a job at Qualcomm they'll gone appreciate your knowledge.:laugh::laugh:
[Asus ZenWatch 3] HeroXth:
I'll take this as a compliment, and acceptance that you are wrong ;)
[Asus ZenWatch 3] paatha13:
Congratulation with you "future job":silly::D
[Asus ZenWatch 3] HeroXth:
So Mr. Troll, I'm tired of this, I'm sure you are too.. On a more serious note- will you be getting this Asus watch or are you holding out for whats to come?
[Asus ZenWatch 3] paatha13:
I m already having the watch :silly:

But yes i m considering maybe getting a second one until beginning of spring if something really excites me.;):rolleyes:

Maybe one of Google watch if it is attractive design and having NFC+GPS.

Thanks for the interest IMO:D

Hope find yours way too.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] HeroXth:
I've also got it already, my only disappointment is the proprietary straps but I'll be doing this:

https://photos.google.com/share/AF1...?key=cWtpeTZWb0N6bUpYOWRXbHVqMkticDdjNnZUZGF3. A reddit user was kind enough to share his work with me.

CES is going on right now, so they may be showcasing the new wear 2.0 flagship (not google) watches soon.
[Asus ZenWatch 3] paatha13:
Yes but not from Asus.

Asus press conference is over with no any kind new revision of current Zenwach 3 or entirely new watch by them.:rolleyes:

Just Casio(with android wear 2.0) and Garmin announced two android wear watches.

https://www.xda-developers.com/casi...ill-be-the-first-android-wear-2-0-smartwatch/
[Asus ZenWatch 3] TabGuy:
Can you point to the Reddit post where he discusses this? I'd like to do this also.
[Xiaomi Mi 4] hsquare:
Hello,

I have a really weird:

I have a Mi4, TWRP 3.0.2.0 and had cm-13.0-20160905-NIGHTLY-cancro.zip installed.

Unfortunatly I am not entirely sure, when the problem exactly started, but the other day, my phone screen started flickering and was very dark, you could barely read something.

I tried disabling Live Display, Adaptive brightness, but it did not help. After I noticed, that on bootup the "Mi"-logo showed normal brightness, I could rule out a hardware problem. Interesting thing is, same thing happened in recovery. You can change the brightness there, but on max brightness, it is still barely readable and flickering.

I fully wiped my phone and installed latest MIUI global dev Rom. It works perfectly fine, no problems with the screen. After that I fully wiped again, because I prefer CM and wanted to try again. Screen is dark again, also flickering. Now I am back on MIUI, everything works fine, but still in TWRP the screen stays very dark.

What could this be? At first I thought about a Kernel problem, but the fact that the problem also exists in TWRP made me wonder.

I tried switching to CM14.1, but the problem still occurs randomely there, too.

I tried switching to latest CM recovery, same problem.

Thanks for your help.
[Xiaomi Mi 4] hsquare:
Heeelp please!