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[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
Band 20 is listed

https://www.kimovil.com/en/frequency-checker/US/vivo-nex-ultimate
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] cho9736:
i have a friend going to China , so im asking him to buy one for me XD:silly: so i can get the phone when he come back

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so apkmirror is pretty legit, trustful website?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] KOLIOSIS:
The premium (FPR under display version) has Band 20:

https://www.vivo.com.cn/vivo/param/nexs

The SnapDragon 710 version does not have Band 20:

https://www.vivo.com.cn/vivo/param/nex
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
Yes, when avalible apk hashsums are checked against play store, or other uploaders verify the files.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] monoke:
Does anybody know if funtouchOS have double tap to wake? Also does the Nex have fm radio capability? Thanks.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] KOLIOSIS:
There's no mention of FM Radio on VIVO's site.......................................

https://www.vivo.com.cn/vivo/param/nexs

.........................or this site,which is typically accurate & more so after initial official release:

http://phonedb.net/index.php?m=devi...56gb__nex_ultimate__bbk_apex&d=detailed_specs

As for DTTW,IDK,we'll have to wait & see,unless someone has come across a review that mentions it...................
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] monoke:
Thanks. I may have seen DTTW demonstrated on one of the Chinese youtube hands on but wasn't sure.

Here's the video (in Chinese) if anybody's interested. He seems to have done quite a thorough review. DTTW I think at 7:05 but again not sure myself.

https://youtu.be/gdqX-7kpqC0
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] paatha13:
What about AOD.

Does support third party app notification like gmail,whatsapp,viber or only stock app

Also what level of customization option support like clock style and color option,music player control,manual or auto brigthness option of AOD.

Since there is no LED notification AOD must offer as much information and customization option

Also do we know if there is off screen gesture like for example Oxygen or many AOSP custom rom offers support.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] mahst68:
Many sites have the Vivo NEX and other China only phones available. Checkout the Where to buy Thread in this same category. All the ones listed to my knowledge are legit sites. Of course prices vary based on availability of the phone and what the "market price" demands. Amazon does similar pricing scheme's. This phone sold out in China in hours of release so right now anyway you'll probably pay a premium on a site to get one. Now remember, you'll also pay shipping and tariff's based on your country's import laws. Last and most importantly, the "China" room which is installed only has Chinese (madarin) & English languages so if you can't use a phone unless it's in your country's language, you'll have to wait for the possible international version that I believe Vivo had announced. Hope that helps!

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From what I've seen, it does have double tap because of the under screen finger print scanner functionality which allows it to not drain your battery waiting for you to scan your finger. Basically, if you lay it flat on a table, you will need to slightly pick it up or double tap for the finger print scanner to turn back on. It's fairly instantaneous but just a little nuance to who the phone manages battery. Much like any China phone too it will have a ton of settings and will take some fiddling to get notifications to work properly. Just goes with the territory. Definitely want to try to activate a Vivo account spoofing a China a number somehow. Anyone ever have success doing this before?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] monoke:
Yeah let's hope there's an easy workaround to getting a Vivo account cuz who the heck knows, it's possible some other apps besides launchers could be uninstallible with this goofy requirement.

I can accept being stuck with FunOS and getting use to it, however I can't have my homescreens looking like a generic Iphone for all eternity. Lol.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] santimaster2000:
What about Project Treble compatibility ? Yes ? No ? Hotel ? Trivago ?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Co.okie4u:
Yes, it supports Treble. :)
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] santimaster2000:
Yeah, but, has anyone actually been able to flash a Treble image/ROM ?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] KeyzerSoze:
Has anyone able to get notifications working properly? I've given turned on notifications, show on lock screen, emergency importance, autostart, etc. I've done everything and notifications for an app will work for a bit then stop. Is there something else I'm somehow missing?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] t7gc7:
Someone tell that if you install gmail from Vivo store it will automatically install Google Play store, can anyone confirm that ? If play store is installed, that mean that google service are also automatically installed ?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] sd_shadow:
No.

To use Google play store, you need to install these 4 apps.

1. Google Account Manager

http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-account-manager

2. Google Services Framework

http://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-services-framework

3. Google Play Services

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-services

4. Google Play Store

https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/google-inc/google-play-store/
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] KOLIOSIS:
I was able to use Google Play Store w/the Vivo store provided app,it installed all but the Google Account Manager .apk.

I went ahead & d/l the Google Account Manager .apk from APK Mirror & installed it anyway,after seeing your post.

EDIT:

[MENTION=4267571]sd_shadow[/MENTION]

1) I also replaced the Vivo store provided Google Play Services & Google Play Store .apk w/those from APK Mirror (from your links),but,Vivo's Crapware Security/Phone Management garbage wouldn't let the APK Mirror version of Google Services Framework .apk to install. Not sure if that's of any significance,but,should I manage to unlock the bootloader,or,perform a factory reset,I'll start w/a clean slate,see if the known/trusted APK Mirror .apks,including the services framework,will install.

Just based on my little bit of time w/this phone,one will likely have more/easier success side-loading apps once you're logged-in to a Vivo account w/a clean slate.

2) I did manage to successfully log-in to a "public" Vivo account,but,still not able to make a 3rd party launcher the default launcher. A couple of pop-up messages arise that you click "proceed", & it appears that it did the trick,but,hit the home button & it still takes you to the Vivo FunTouch Launcher home screen. Even after changing the app default settings,both inside the phone's settings & via Nova Launcher settings,it still doesn't stick.

ATM,I'm using a shortcut on the Funtouch home page to get to Nova launcher,one added tap,not the end of the world,but,annoying nevertheless.

EDIT #2
[MENTION=4267571]sd_shadow[/MENTION]

I was finally successful in both getting a working "Public" VIVO Account & setting Nova Launcher (or your launcher of choice) as the default launcher,adios FunTouch Launcher, is WASN'T so fun after all :silly: :

https://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=76958313&postcount=42
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] t7gc7:
I need to transfer all my stuff from my Axon 7 to the Nex, is there an app that do the same like Smart Switch compatible with both phone and not only Samsung ? Can I also transfer my micro SD to the Nex internal memory without using a pc ?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Michaelkb:
Hi all

I have recieved my Nex S today, i have set up Google Services and all my apps. But I can´t change the default SMS app

I use Yaata Texting app, but everytime I recieve a text messange my Vivo Nex changes the default SMS app back to Vivo Messages

How can I change that, so I can use whatever SMS app I want?

Best regards

Mike

Regards

Mike
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] t7gc7:
Did you have Vivo account ?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] force70:
Doubtful there is anything which will work like what you want between 2 different manufacturers devices

Sd card is easy, get a usb OTG reader which accommodates sd cards and pop into the phone....assuming it supports OTG anyway

sent from my Exynos S9 plus, Pixel 2 XL or Note FE
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] desko:
I have the same I use Mood, I wrote to Vivo they asked me to send them file from log collection
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] mrqlan:
Anyone else found a way to get notifications to show? Like Snapchat and so on.. Have to go into the app to manually check it...
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] t7gc7:
I try and its work ?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Mano_60:
Hello guys , tomorrow I will receive my Vivo Nex, ordered last Friday.

Was ondering , for the ones that already have the phone how the battery life on this phone ?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] t7gc7:
288845 Antutu score ?

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too early to give a real opinion.

any idea how to install a QWERTZ keyboard and make it default ?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] t7gc7:
Done i install Gboard.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] WhySoSeriousJoKer:
Hi, do you guys have problems with the i Theme app?

It loads very slow, and when i want to download or change the theme the app crash.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] t7gc7:
Chinese Server is really slow but non crash for me.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] WhySoSeriousJoKer:
Strange it keeps crashing here. Already empty the cache, but still no luck.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] lunarken:
I still can't make nova launcher my default despite I have followed all the steps.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] t7gc7:
Did you try with a vpn ?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] WhySoSeriousJoKer:
I found fhe problem, my system language was on Dutch and now i change it to English and the i Theme app works now and is also a litle faster. I hope they fix this, because Dutch is my language and i don't want to switch everytime.

Did anyone found a black theme, that also change the system ui.? I found some in the i Theme app, but you can only try them for 5 min and then you must buy it. The free themes doesn't change the system ui.

I found some .itz themes online, but the dir to the themes is hidden, so you must use ES file explorer to see hidden files. The dir to themes is long: .dwd, c, o, m, b, b, k, t, h, e, m, e, T

Not all the .itz themes work, maybe because the Nex use a newer Funtouch OS version.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] t7gc7:
1 (more) noob question. We all install a Vivo public account and Vivo give us the possibility to save all our stuff in the Vivo cloud of our public account ... Of course i didnt' do that but what about Google ? He still manage to save automatically our stuff like on "normal" phone with the Google account installed ?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] greatwhitebeluga:
How are the notifications on the phone? I heard that these Chinese ROMs are notorious for not displaying notifications correctly.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] rowihel2012:
Should i buy it or oppo find x?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] t7gc7:
Oppo come in August and its not the same Price ...
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] HUGO SAN:
Also I have this issue since my Vivo X6S plus and Vivo X20 plus....I hope Team Vivo can give us a solution

Enviado desde mi vivo NEX S mediante Tapatalk

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Everything work good. I receive all my notifications

Enviado desde mi vivo NEX S mediante Tapatalk
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] lunarken:
Anyone using telsa on Nova. Cuz I facing my bubble notification not showing on top of my WhatsApp icon despite I have on every option I can find.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Mano_60:
Hello guys , got my Nex yesterday, uninstall all the apps no problem there, have all the notifications , no problem. But i thing i did not to work, Nova companion app to get Google now , any ideas ?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Andrew Lin:
How is the support for MetroPCS? It's not listed in the link in the second post. It seems MetroPCS has LTE bands 66 and 71 that are not supported. But LTE bands 2, 4 and 12 are. Am I right and do 66 and 71 matter?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] KOLIOSIS:
You are correct, Bands 2/4/12 are supported.

As for using on MetroPCS, it should be as easy as dropping in a SIM Card & the phone will automatically select the proper APN. (That is, unless MetroPCS has a weird phone registration requirement a la Sprint).

Does it matter if Bands 66 & 71 are MIA?

That's dependent on what bands are in your area where you use your phone the most.

Download the app LTE Discovery from the Google Play Store on your current phone & take note of which bands you use.......

EDIT:
[MENTION=5075922]Andrew Lin[/MENTION]

The above applies only to the NEX S,the NEX A lacks some of the Bands the "S" Model has (may need Google Translate):

NEX S: https://www.vivo.com.cn/vivo/param/nexs

NEX A: https://www.vivo.com.cn/vivo/param/nex
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] t7gc7:
The default browser use 18:9 (superb) can we do that in Chrome ?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] rsjoxford:
Sorry but I am very new to this. Close to getting Nex S how I want it...but can't seem to install anti virus such as Norton or Avast...they install ok but then when you try and give these apps permission...you get a message advising that they may make phone unstable and are then presented with Vivo account log in which requires China phone number...any ideas please...thank you
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Burzilla:
Hello, how ti modify the clock widget to have only one time zone? Seems stupid, but i Just can't figure It out. Thanks in advance
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] alfares88:
Hi

I forgot the lock screen password, and I don't have the email used to login in google play nor the password for the e-mail.

Any chance to unlock the device. I bought the device online and Vivo service center told me I no other choice but to seek help from Vivo service center.

In my country no vivo center available.

Thanks

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I forgot the lock screen password, and I don't have the email used to login in google play nor the password for the e-mail.

Any chance to unlock the device. I bought the device online and Vivo service center told me I no other choice but to seek help from Vivo service center.

In my country no vivo center available.

Thanks
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] cho9736:
guys i have a quick question my phone with no apps(except factory apps), idle about a week, connected to wifi the whole time, dropped from 100% to 55% is it kind of normal to nex?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] kiiiwiii:
you have to make a vivo account. only way to get around those barriers
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] darveniza:
When I press a link within YouTube it opens the Chinese browser, how can I modify that YouTube's the link via Chrome for example
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Xumit:
Go to settings > More Settings >Applications > Default App settings > change browser to Chrome.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Saloei:
And if that doesn't work, uninstall the Chinese browser. Though I had my defaults set, the Chinese browser would open when I clicked on a google maps location link sent by messenger. I uninstalled the Chinese browser and now my default browser opens the links.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] kiiiwiii:
How do you add to icons on the Always-on Display?

There are only 4 options for notifications for apps on the Always-On display and I don't use QQ or Wechat that often so the feature ends up as just a clock. Is there anyway to add more apps for it to display on the screen?

Also are there any ways of adding notification bubbles on apps without switching the launcher? just curious since i like funtouch and i can switch just dont want to right now
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] darveniza:
Thanks I had to Uninstaller the Chinese browser
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Goeggi12:
Disable charging symbol?

Is there a way to disable the charging symbol?

I think the screen can burn in if I charge my phone over night.

Disabling the fingerprint symbol worked just fine.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] lunarken:
If u off ur HP, then won't have the symbol. If it's on.. yes symbol is always there.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] alberto8523:
I think there is no option to disable charging icon.

You can only power off your Nex and charge it.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] roxboxxx:
Yep do this :[youtube]fOCLSUugXf0[/youtube]
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] dhavalg:
There is a setting for this in the set-up. (Indian variant)

It's called smart motion.

In there, there is setting called smart screen on/off.

You will find doubel tap to wake... And double tap to screen off.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] roxboxxx:
Any fix for having some apps and settings default to the stock keyboard while everything else uses the Google keyboard?

Anyone else see that or am I "special"

PS..Google is the desired kb I want full time
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Saloei:
Try: Settings\More Settings\Input Method - Security Input. Disable this setting and see if the keyboard persists. There's a keyboard that pops up when typing in a password when this setting is enabled. Could be encrypting the password; or maybe not! ;)
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] boober78:
I don't see Input method - security Input anywhere.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Saloei:
If you have a Chinese Vivo NEX, the setting should be there.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Exoma:
This is a silly question but how do I bring the font size of the browser down?

in edge chrome and the default browser every webpage is blown up and huge
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Saloei:
This setting applies to edge browser as it's the only browser installed on my phone. Edge settings menu are at the bottom right three dots. Look for Accessibility. Txt size is found there. Txt size applies when you open up an article for reading.

Here's another font size setting you can try. This one applies to the phone txt. Settings\Display and Brightness\Font Size.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] edges:
Is there any way to do split screen for any apps which is a part of android O apart from the vivo inbuilt smart split?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] cho2233:
how to set up the google assistant in order to work properly??? the google assistant can't awaken by voice so what should i do?

and when charging there is a charging icon on the middle of the screen when screen is turn off , how to turn it off???
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] luvmanu:
I just got this phone from India and while setting up my work email it is stuck at "encryption settings require a password when the device restarts for secure startup". However i think this is already setup up cos whenever i restart the phone, password/4-digit pin is required. Is there a way to fix or bypass this error?

if not i will have to go back to using 2 phones which will suck cos i got this phone as it has dual sim.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] rajivsubs:
Hi,

Does the Nex support Device Encryption? I need to use Intune Company Portal app for accessing my work e-mails and to make sure Nex will support this before committing. Thanks.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Saloei:
See how this works out: Settings\More settings\Security - near the bottom you see Credential Storage
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Ultraman666:
Is there a way to separate the ring volume and the notification volume?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] paatha13:
I’m using this app and having widget notifications center that manage volume level whatever I want.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.phascinate.precisevolume

Alternative you can try below and put widget at home screen that’s available within app.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=netroken.android.persistfree

Both app if you want take advantage all features must buy Pro version.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] rsjoxford:
Unfortunately secure restart is not supported after phone is restarted so it will fail device policy set up.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Ultraman666:
Works perfect thanks man for the info
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Lemonlimed:
How to install google play store on a Chinese nex?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] roxboxxx:
IF YOU ARE RUNNING NOVA LAUNCHER - have you figured out how to have Nova change the lock screen wallpaper? The system wallpaper manager over rides it and because it relies on the AI infested stock "albums" app, it completely washes out any image that comes from the album. The same image set for the desktop using Nova is VIVID as can be and its totally washed out when using the settings menu to change the lockscreen to the same image.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] ChristianF2:
Hi there, for user who has it, what does widevine Level ? im about to buy it.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] CapraSebi:
What wallpaper is that? Is it active, like "live" wallpapers???

Thanks
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] paatha13:
Iits not wallpaper but theme pictures applied on notifications center.

You can find it over this thread.

https://xdaforums.com/nex/themes/how-to-install-custom-theme-t3813546
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Chris dipo:
Having trouble receiving text messages using 3rd party SMS apps

I recently got a VIVO NEX S (china version) the phone is great. I have the google play store and its been working just fine. However i noticed that when i downloaded android messenger, after a few days i stopped receiving text messages. Whether my contacts had iphones or android phones i could not receive texts. I deleted the app and started using textra (heard from a friend it was good). The same song and dance after a few days it did the same thing i was not receiving texts. I've tried the whole hard restart, reinstalling the app, but it feels like it will work for a few days and then it will stop!

Anyone know what it could be
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Saloei:
I'm was having the same problem with my Chinese NEX-S. I called my cell provider, T-Mobile, and they disconnected and reconnected to a cell tower closer to my residence. I was also not receiving all my calls. I can't say my problem went away, but it's much better
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] Ultraman666:
Can you let me know the public account info and how to obtain? I went directly to vivo via their facebook and they stated they dont have a public account that the global one will be available later this year?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] KOLIOSIS:
I no longer have the phone & deleted all log-in credentials for Vivo,as I have no plans on ever getting another phone from them or Oppo.

Wish I could be of more help.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] chudybws:
I have a problem with YT Vanced on my Vivo Nex S Global. Background music stops at 2/3 of the movie and eraca to tefo which I turned on. Help?

I am using the latest version, 13.37.52 Dark.
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] gregor1230:
Hi vivo nex s users. I have phone since 2 days. I have configured apn for lte in Poland and max I see is h+... Do you have 4g on vivo nex s ?
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] tossero:
If you're asking if it can display the 4G, the answer is yes.

I am using a french SIM card and it displays the 4G in France and Romania but not in Martinique where I live for the moment.

Cheers
[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] chudybws:
Hello from Poland :) I use Nex S in the Global version with Gearbest with the Plush card. I did not change anything in the settings and I have 4G / 4G +.

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[Vivo Nex Questions & Answers] chudybws:
Is there any way for the white bar at the bottom of some applications? any scaling option do not these apps support our screen aspect ratio? (Snapchat & Netflix)

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