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[Device Reviews and Information] freaktech:
Chuwi Hi Pad Helio X27

Specs:

CPU: MTK6797X Helio Deca Core

GPU: ARM Mali-T880

RAM: 3GB

Storage: 32GB (supports TF up to 128GB)

Screen: 10.1 inch OGS Screen 1920x1200

Camera: Front 5MP, Back 5MP

Battery: 7000 mAh

In the box in a nice foam packaging you can find the tablet (obviously), a charger 5V 2000mA, user's

manual in English and a pin for extracting the TF card port

The tablet has only the basic stuff so no 4G support, no NFC, no fingerprint scanner.

Design:

The tablet has a full metal body. It looks sturdy without any squeeks and cracks.

On the back there is an X shaped design that looks good and adds to the overal gaming orientation.

There are also the speakers (i can't really tell where exactly) but they are loud and clear for a tablet of

this price range.

In portrait position we find in the top the USB port, 3.5 mm jack and the TF card slot

On the right hand side from top to bottom there is the power button and the volume rocker.

Screen:

The tablet comes with a pre applied screen protector that i haven't removed yet (until i find a proper

tempered glass at least). Colors are nice although i think that the dpi of the screen makes icons and

some apps bigger than i would prefer. Viewing angles are great and visibility out in the open is adequate

for outdoor use.

I have experienced some random inputs when scrolling but hopefully there will be an update from Chuwi to solve this problem.

Software:

Out of the box it comes running Android 8.0.0 with 5 june security patch.

The feeling and actual experience is good. There is some occasional lag here and there but nothing deal breaking.

Gaming wise i tried Asphalt 9, Real Racing and Need for Speed with the same results.

Fully playable but seems to be running in low resolution (maybe because of the low DPI?)

Camera:

Nothing special here from both. Good enough for Skype calls maybe.

Battery life:

It seems to get 7-8 hours of normal use but i will test some more and come back with an update.

Other:

The device is not authorised so no Netflix on high quality

Conclusion:

A decent tablet for the price. Nice screen, loud speakers and adequate performance on daily use as well as in gaming. Battery life will get you easily a day.

There is the issue with the touch sometimes and some occasional lag here and there but nothing dramatic.

Gaming Asphalt 9

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[Device Reviews and Information] freaktech:
Reserved
[Device Reviews and Information] gsmyth:
Keeping an eye on your thread, this tablet is ridiculously cheap at the mo. The only thing I have seen that's a worry is the input/touch issues which you also mention. Hopefully something that can be fixed in an update though.
[Device Reviews and Information] freaktech:
In everyday use you just notice this sometimes.

But if you try to write something as I do right now from the tablet, there are some hit and miss clicks that are noticeable.

Hope this is a software issue too.

Great tablet overall for the price.
[Device Reviews and Information] seeknom:
Good review freaktech. I've had my HiPad a few weeks, I completely agree with everything you said... great tablet for the price, but a few things that can hopefully be improved with s/w updates.

That being said, one thing I think would really help would be if we could get root on this thing. I'm assuming the governor is set to interactive but I think changing it to OnDemand would make the performance even better. And maybe we could also change the DPI setting?

Unfortunately I'm not sure how to start trying to root it... I don't know if this is helpful to others, but Chuwi has posted the Hi-Pad rom image, driver and flashtool:

https://forum.chuwi.com/thread-6620-1-1.html
[Device Reviews and Information] freaktech:
Root and custom recovery is something I'm looking forward too.

I found a topic somewhere here on how to compile twrp for helio CPU.

I'll give it a try. But still we need root to install it am I right?

I'm reluctant to try one click root solutions.

Good to know that we can go back back to stock if something goes wrong though.

I guess flashtool instructions are the same for all mtk devices?

I've added a video playing asphalt 9 on the first post (seems to be the most popular game a the moment) sorry for my bad filming skills.
[Device Reviews and Information] seeknom:
I'm not sure about the whole root/TWRP thing either, it's a chicken/egg situation for me too. I've always just followed other people's instructions on how to root and install TWRP, I've never sorted it out myself.

Since we've got the stock image available, my understanding is that trying one-click recoveries should be okay but hopefully someone with experience will chime in.
[Device Reviews and Information] freaktech:
I received an OTA update today.

No changelog though.
[Device Reviews and Information] seeknom:
I got it too. Too bad there's no changelog, but at least it shows they're fixing things.

Something potentially interesting I've noticed - if you run the Google "Find my device" app, it identifies the HiPad as a "Hi9 Air". I'm guessing this is because they re-used software from the Hi9 Air, but I'm wondering if it also means the HiPad could be rooted using one of the Hi9 Air root methods. Anyone with rooting experience willing to give it a shot?
[Device Reviews and Information] chadamir:
Did the update fix the phantom touch issue?
[Device Reviews and Information] seeknom:
What's the phantom touch issue? I haven't experienced anything I would classify as phantom touches, are you sure it's a widespread issue?
[Device Reviews and Information] chadamir:
From the original post "I have experienced some random inputs when scrolling but hopefully there will be an update from Chuwi to solve this problem"

Has the os lag been fixed? Do you think this is worth purchasing over the fire hd 10
[Device Reviews and Information] applicationz:
I have a question, Is their a way to get netflix In HD?
[Device Reviews and Information] freaktech:
It's been a long time since i used my English skills and maybe they are a bit rusty.

The touch issue i'm experiencing is more of a hit and miss rather than a phantom touch.

For example let's say you want to type the word "chuwi" and you actually type "chui" or "cuwi".

[edit] I added a photo to be more clear. You just have to trust i'm not that bad in typing :p

Now for the lag part the tablet is smooth 99% of the time but here and there there is a frame drop mostly in the ui in my experience.

I'm a bit hypersensitive with that kind of stuff but i did noticed it and thought to mention that too.

It's a budget tablet after all

I use the tablet daily with no problems.

There various threads here on xda either providing an apk or requiring some skills to do it you shelf but i haven't tried any of them to comment.
[Device Reviews and Information] seeknom:
I use mine daily without problems as well. Really good tablet and it'll only get better with root.

In case it helps anyone, I just came across this tutorial on downloading the latest Chuwi HiPad USB Drivers and MediaTek driver:

https://www.getdroidtips.com/download-latest-chuwi-hipad-usb-drivers/
[Device Reviews and Information] seeknom:
I was just reading the Chuwi forums, and according to their forum correspondent "Emily", the OTA they released the other day was intended to address the touch sensitivity/accuracy problems (she wasn't very specific though). Personally, I do think the touch sensitivity has improved a bit. Anyone else have an opinion?
[Device Reviews and Information] applicationz:
Can anyone test the new update?
[Device Reviews and Information] seeknom:
I'm using it right now (and have been for a few days). I definitely think touch sensitivity has been improved. Anything else you're wondering about specifically?
[Device Reviews and Information] applicationz:
hope so,

Mine is on the way, Now I am only concerned with Netflix, It was one of the reason I ordered this.
[Device Reviews and Information] seeknom:
As freaktech mentioned, you can find various apks (on XDA and on the web) that allow HD Netflix on non-certified devices. I haven't done it on my Hipad yet, but I used these apks to install HD Netflix on an Android box in my living room. Piece of cake (just download and install) and works great.
[Device Reviews and Information] applicationz:
Can you please try the netflix apk on the tablet, I think it will not work .( i have a reason)
[Device Reviews and Information] seeknom:
Won't work? In what sense? What's your reason?
[Device Reviews and Information] applicationz:
Just try. And report.

I mean you wont still get Hd content
[Device Reviews and Information] applicationz:
Other people are reporting touch is not improved after update
[Device Reviews and Information] seeknom:
Where are people reporting this? I'm always interested in more discussion forums. Please post a link if you could. Actually your last few posts all seem to have a negative slant to them but zero details (for example, your posts about Netflix). If you could start adding info/links that would be used to everyone.

From the record, I still don't think it's perfect after the update, but I do think it has improved.

Worth noting I think is the fact that the tablet ships with a very thick screen protector on the screen which makes the touch response terrible out of the box. If they/you don't remove that I don't think any software update will help.
[Device Reviews and Information] applicationz:
I read the comment on youtube for the same screen quality. Adding the screenshot. Another comment was on chuwi forum.

Even If I posted about the netflix its too hard to explain. That is why i asked you to test but no results.

You could have just tried the apk and see for yourself.
[Device Reviews and Information] seeknom:
I will give Netflix a shot, I just haven't had time. When I installed it on my Android box I had to try a few different apks before I found one that worked (there are many different hacked versions floating around). It wasn't as simple as just trying a single apk.

For the record, I'm not trying to give you a hard time, I'm just trying to encourage a positive sense of community for users of this device.
[Device Reviews and Information] freaktech:
This is a Netflix issue not the tablets.

Even some flagship tablets and phones have this problem.

Maybe rooting and changing the build prop to a Google pixel might solve the issue?

Point me to a thread with an apk and I will give it a go (I really don't have the time to search in the moment)

Now for the other "issues" we should not forget that this is a really cheap tablet.

With a bit more $$ there are definitely better options. (Which have their own issues) :silly:
[Device Reviews and Information] freaktech:
Update

Netflix on HD is a no go for me with the workarounds I found. If seeknom had better luck plz post I'm interested.

Have you found any case for the tablet?

That's what happening when you don't own a popular tablet. :silly:

Also how long does it take for a full charge with the stock charger?
[Device Reviews and Information] applicationz:
Netflix will be a no go, i can say for sure. The reason is it requires some licence l3 i think and the app is modded to work on l1 licence , and we dont have either. Concept is same but not sure abt terminology

Damm where is my tablet its been 20 days. Still not landed in canada. Epackets china is so slow.

I think it takes 5 hours to full charge so count it overnight as the only way
[Device Reviews and Information] gabriel_kfz:
Can you plug it on a TV/Monitor with a TypeC -HDMI cable?
[Device Reviews and Information] freaktech:
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I hope you receive the tablet soon!

Charging overnight (aprox 5 hours) sometimes takes the percentage from 35 to 80 percent.

I've downloaded Ampere to check it out and i'll update.

https://xdaforums.com/android/apps-games/app-ampere-charging-meter-t3012890

Great app by the way!

I do not own one sorry.
[Device Reviews and Information] Atenaa:
Hi everyone

I bought this tablet a few weeks ago. The first thing I noticed was the touch sensitivity...It's not very good...I'm thinking of removing the screen protector to see if it improves the touch sensitivity.

But what I'm really trying to find is a way to root this tablet. Does anyone already don it?
[Device Reviews and Information] freaktech:
Some say that it makes it better but i haven't removed mine yet.

Rooting is on my checklist but i'm afraid of bricking at the moment because i don't have the knowledge nor the ability to return to stock if something goes wrong to start experimenting with tools.

I'll ask on the official forum on instructions.
[Device Reviews and Information] Atenaa:
Thank you very much! ;) I registered in Chuwi forum at December, 4 but until today I didn't receive the email verification message. I tried to resend a several times but, nothing. I already sent them a email but no response until today...

I'd appreciate very much if you can get instructions. I'm a totally noob at rooting :o
[Device Reviews and Information] freaktech:
I face the same verification problem.

Maybe other mtk instructions apply to us too? :rolleyes:
[Device Reviews and Information] Atenaa:
Tried again and no validation massage...And with no email validated, I can't post or even talk to a moderator :confused: :mad:

But, no more off topic...:o I will continue to search a way to root this tablet and I hope you will too. ;)
[Device Reviews and Information] Atenaa:
I connected the HiPad to pc and windows identified it as Hi9 Air, too....unfortunately I don't have rooting experience...:(:o
[Device Reviews and Information] pleclair:
I received my hipad last week and I must say that I'm quite impressed with it.

As other mentionned, the camera is useless. The picture quality isn't that bad if you are in proper lighting condition, but it's very slow. So if you move, or try to capture something moving, forget it.

The WiFi isn't as bad as other mentioned. It's not the strongest signal I've seen, but it's better than an iPad 3.

For some reasons, early reviews were talking about a micro USB connector, but mine came with USB-c. It cannot output HDMI tho, I have tested it already. It doesn't quite charge as well.

The battery life is pretty good, but if we could root it, it would be amazing.

I have a bit of experience with rooting mediatek devices, and they can be so much better when rooted.

Bunch of unneedy and shady services, such as font manager and adupsfota...

I bet that battery life could be much improved.. Like 50% to 100%.

We would need a working twrp for this model.... That is all.

Hoping to see one come out soon.

Touch issues are real, and typing isn't great, specially if you are fast. Otherwise it is not so bad.

Touch became much better after latest update however, but still not perfect.

I cannot post either on their forum. I used to be able, but that was in another forum tho. Cannot post in hipad subsection.

---------- Post added at 08:02 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:58 PM ----------

The screen isnt that good when you first fire it, but after customizing miravision, boosting contrast, saturation, reducing lightness a bit, increasing much the sharpness, then it became much better.

I also forgot to mentionned that my model passes verification. That is something new cause all past chuwi devices seemed to fail. And early adopters seem to confirm their hipad failed.

My father's hi9 pro failed. Had to register it.
[Device Reviews and Information] Atenaa:
When you manage to root the Hipad, please share with us...I' anxious to do it but I don't have experience... :o

What do you mean "the model passes verification"? I don't know what that is. :o
[Device Reviews and Information] pleclair:
The playprotect verification. If you haven't seen your device is not certified message, than you are fine too.

Otherwise you would know you'd have a notification.
[Device Reviews and Information] Atenaa:
Ahhh, that verification...[emoji3526] You are right, I didn't get a notification about playprotect.

Thanks [emoji6]

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I saw this tpu protector for the hipad. I'm thinking about buying. I'm only waiting for some reviews.

https://m-pt.gearbest.com/tablet-accessories/pp_009377343222.html?wid=1433363

Anyone knows this? What do you think?
[Device Reviews and Information] pleclair:
If I was carrying it around a lot, that might be an option I'd consider. Along with a tempered glass.
[Device Reviews and Information] superdragonpt:
Hi guys

Looking for a cheap MediaTek tablet to play around...

What are your inputs on this one?

Is there any stock rom available to flash?

Cheers
[Device Reviews and Information] pleclair:
Hi,

I cannot recommend the hipad for the time being. At least until they fix the touchscreen issues, if they are ever going to be fixed.

The tablet itself is awesome. The build quality is top notch. It's lightweight, the slanted back actually make the tablet more confortable to hold. The size is also very good. I prefer this fork factor over 4:3 tablet like iPad.

The touch issues are annoying mostly when typing tho.

So if you don't plan to type much then maybe you could like it. Otherwise try to have a look at teclast or alldocube (cube)...
[Device Reviews and Information] Atenaa:
I thought about buying a tempered glass but I'm afraid it would escalate the touchscreen issues... :rolleyes:
[Device Reviews and Information] robertsydbrink:
Same as everyone else, the touch issue is very annoying. Everything else is perfect for the price but the touch issue destroys the experience with the tablet. And its annoying all the time, typing, scrolling, moving icons, gaming where you get a strange choppy feel.

Removing the screen protector does not help. Glass protector on the screen makes no noticeable difference.

I have the latest update and the touch is not noticeable better.

I really hope it can be fixed with software and that they will do it.
[Device Reviews and Information] freaktech:
Read on chuwi facebook page that there will be a pie update on June.

Long time to wait but good to know.
[Device Reviews and Information] robertsydbrink:
I hope that is true. And I hope they can fix the touch issue.
[Device Reviews and Information] Atenaa:
And I hope we can root the tablet. :o
[Device Reviews and Information] Atenaa:
Hi everyone

At the Chuwi forum I left the question "Can we root rhe Hi-Pad?" I leave here the link with the answer I got: https://forum.chuwi.com/thread-8829-1-1.html

For the moment I didn't tried because I'm very noob at this. Someone want's to try?
[Device Reviews and Information] freaktech:
https://xdaforums.com/general/device-reviews-and-information/chuwi-hipad-root-twrp-info-t3891827

Here we go!
[Device Reviews and Information] Atenaa:
Fantastic! Thanks for the heads-up! [emoji6]
[Device Reviews and Information] freaktech:
Case finally arrived.

Nice feeling and has magnets to keep it closed.

No autowake function and when in stand position

the speaker gets blocked

More pictures also follow if you like here is my Facebook post.

Facebook
[Device Reviews and Information] Atenaa:
Thanks for the review and pictures. :) I was thinking on buying that case but I suspected the speaker gets blocked when in stand position. You confirmed.:(

Blocking the one speaker the tablet has is a huge failure. :mad:

BTW did you tried to Root the tablet using the instructions on that link you posted?
[Device Reviews and Information] Atenaa:
Hi everyone

The tablet hipad has a radio FM. When I plugged the headphones the turn on the radio, to my surprise, I couldn't listen to any sound from the headphones or from the speakers. I can see that the radio is playing but no sound cams out either from the headphones or from the speakers.

I tested the headphones listening some videos on the tablet and the sound was fine.

Someone tested the radio FM?
[Device Reviews and Information] mikele2016:
All is OK with radio FM with mine new one and the last update fix the touch issue (brand new tablet, updated out of the box)
[Device Reviews and Information] Atenaa:
You are very lucky. The radio is still not working, on my hipad and the last update didn't fix the touch issues. For this matter I'm struggling to finish writing this post.
[Device Reviews and Information] freaktech:
Which is you latest firmware ?
[Device Reviews and Information] mikele2016:
its android 8 custom hi pad build v1.1_20181107 kernel 3.18.60 from Oct 2018

it work good in english
[Device Reviews and Information] Atenaa:
I have the same version but with all the touch and radio problems...:(

[MENTION=9547464]freaktech[/MENTION] did you tested your hipad radio FM? Can you hear any sound from the tablet speakers or headphones?
[Device Reviews and Information] mikele2016:
you have to return back its defective one... I just bought mine, may be a fixed device ? What is your serial number ?
[Device Reviews and Information] Atenaa:
Uhm...maybe you are right but if I have to pay to send it back to china or the country it came from, I'd prefer to keep it....:(

I already opened a ticket at gearbest. Lets see what they will say...
[Device Reviews and Information] mikele2016:
did you ever tried to reset or reset to factory setting after the update ?
[Device Reviews and Information] Atenaa:
No I did not. And, as you very well suggested, I did a factory reset today and the radio is working very well, now!:D

With my phone I do a factory reset from time to time but as this tablet is brand new I never thought it was needed....:o

I must thank you for the reminder!;)

But concerting to the touche issues, the problems continue...and I'm not the only one to complain about this. You can see at this topic and some others on the web...:(
[Device Reviews and Information] mikele2016:
Nice if FM work good now... I hope next Android 9 Pie from next june update will fix your touch issue
[Device Reviews and Information] mikele2016:
I have the same issue about touch screen than you, out of the box brand new hi pad I can type my google account and settings easily but when I try to use Kodi I'm not able to select any movie I want to see and typing is crazy...

After the last wireless update this was better but I change an other setting that's I think it can help you to improve a little the touch screen issue :

I selected settings/accessibility/magnification/magnify with triple tap

After that I think all actions will be more accurate for me
[Device Reviews and Information] Atenaa:
Hi mikele2016

I tried what you suggested but didn't work for me. The touch issues stayed mostly the same. :( But thanks for the suggestion! ;)
[Device Reviews and Information] Atenaa:
Hi

Does anyone knows how to remove the Google search bar from the home page?

I can't push it to the trash can.

Thanks in advance.;)
[Device Reviews and Information] mikele2016:
Can you tell us your device serial number ? Mine is Q32G31810XXXX this can help future buyer... give your sn too can help future buyer too ...
[Device Reviews and Information] Atenaa:
I don't know where I can find it. :o

But is it safe to show it on a public forum?:confused:
[Device Reviews and Information] mikele2016:
I dont know why but you can let the last 4 number hidden XXXX... the sn is on your settings / about tablet / statut and outside of the box
[Device Reviews and Information] Atenaa:
Thank you. I didn't knew where to find the serial number. :o:)

Mine is the same as yours, probably except the last 4 numbers.
[Device Reviews and Information] mikele2016:
probably ??
[Device Reviews and Information] KidVintage:
Any luck rooting hipad?
[Device Reviews and Information] Atenaa:
Try here. In this topic we have a very helpful walkthrough to root the Hi-Pad, thanks to [MENTION=279833]MiSSigNNo[/MENTION] :D
[Device Reviews and Information] mikele2016:
If I trust this german website -and I do- chuwi will never update their tablet to Pie https://www.tabletblog.de/chuwi-tablets-android-9-pie/