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[Vivo X Fold] Squallara:
Hello to all,

I have read all the pages here and I've seen almost all videos that are available on youtube about the Vivo X fold.

I am currently having galaxy fold 2 and I am about to change to a new foldable device.

I am interesting to see how will the mix fold 2 and galaxy fold 4 will end up being. After checking all the leaks about fold 4, I am not sure if I am interesting on that device, because for me it really matters the outer display.

Mate xs 2 is actually having an outer display that I would definetely appreciate and like but well everyone knows about Huawei ban and the disadvantages of mate xs 2.

So, I am very interestimg about Vivo X Fold and I would like to ask the people having this device if it is worth to make the leap of faith on this China exclusive device.

There are few things that I am interesting to know and I would gladly appreciate your feedback on:

- I have seen that you can select to multitask horizontal but is that possible with youtube? I would like to know from someone that have actually tried it. Moreover, when you split screen is it possible to adjust the size of each screen? Or is it always fixed 50-50? That questions includes both horizontal and vertical.

- Can Netflix also open in split screen horizontal? Samsung does even open Netflix on split screen.

- Is there any way to connect my Vivo on TV either by wire or wireless and have something similar like dex from Samsung? What I am able to do with my current Samsung is connect the device on TV and dex goes fullscreen and then I can open VLC player and watch movies stored on my device. Will that be possible somehow with Vivo X Fold?

- What about the inner camera? Can apps scale to ignore the hole and cover the full screen of the device?

- Lastly I hear and read a lot about notifications. The most I care are the email notifications from my work. Right now I am using outlook and it is working fine. Will outlook app give me instant notifications when a new mail comes on Vivo X Fold? If not is there any solution to that? Any email app that actually works perfectly notifications wise with X Fold? What about notifications coming from messenger, skype and discord apps?

Thank you very much for your time and sorry for the long post.

Have a great day to all.
[Vivo X Fold] GregWrath:
My Vivo x Fold arrived yesterday and I was a little concerned after reading the issues people have had with sim cards etc.. but, I can happily say it all works great for me in the UK. Full signal, (no 5g I don't think this phone supports it, it did pop up saying the cards not from china) but everything for me works great. Data works fine, mms and the build quality is great, I've had the galaxy folds, huawei mate xs and can say this is my favorite. The only thing I really had to do was get rid of all the bloatware that Chinese phones come with using an ADB.

Edit - Android auto doesn't seem to work so far. Let you know if I have any luck.
[Vivo X Fold] Allografter:
It does support 5G. There's a YouTuber called Geeky Stuff that talks about UK SIM cards and he's got 5G working fine. What network are you using?
[Vivo X Fold] Pervokur:
try this (will not work on apps with uid=1000)

service call package 134 s16 com.vivo.hiboard i32 0 i32 0

installation

service call package 134 s16 com.vivo.hiboard i32 1 i32 0
[Vivo X Fold] Logan3824:
May I am what this command means? Not sure what hi board is.
[Vivo X Fold] Pervokur:
setSystemAppInstallState [name] [state] [user]

hiboard - jovi, you can change name of package to com.vivo.magazine
[Vivo X Fold] GregWrath:
I'm on EE, to be honest I live in a 4g area so when I get chance to test in an area that I know has 5g I'll let you know.
[Vivo X Fold] domineus:
I just got in a 5g area and it works. Very well I might add
[Vivo X Fold] ZedYago01:
Yes I get that kind of message with my both SIM cards ( voxi + smarty)
[Vivo X Fold] Bryan839:
From the UK too, I’m using Vodafone. Mega shame about lack of android auto :(
[Vivo X Fold] dallas1164:
Anyone having issues with some app notifications not being on the lockscreen but they are in the notification shade? Thanks!
[Vivo X Fold] rocky272727:
Has anyone been able to use the LinkedIn app in North America, keeps telling me I am not in China, my location is set to Canada.
[Vivo X Fold] Allografter:
I've heard that this is an issue with all Vivo phones in general regards the lockscreen notifications
[Vivo X Fold] dallas1164:
Thank you
[Vivo X Fold] Candy_girl2008:
HI, I can answer your questions and hope it helps:

1. If you using apps in Playstore, split screen for multi-tasking, the screen always vertical (even you turn the phone in landscape) and it fixed 50/50, can't adjust the size.The only way you can make it horizontal is using Vivo apps.

2. I don't use Netflix

3. U can connect vivo to TV by wire using USB C to HDMI or mirroring to TV/Monitor but Vivo don't have anything like DEX yet

4. About inner camera,you can make apps cover the full screen of the device and ignore the hole but you have to do it for each apps on Display settings

5. I am using Yahoo Mail and it work good,I got all the notifications for my email and messenger.
[Vivo X Fold] ZedYago01:
What is Turkcell?
[Vivo X Fold] Squallara:
Thank you very much for your answers.

So if I you connect phone with TV, does it goes fullscreen on TV or is it just the phone screen size that shows on TV with black all around?

Also what about software updates? Do they come?

Has anyone got any updates from Vivo?
[Vivo X Fold] djleez82:
It's obviously a Turkish cell phone network?
[Vivo X Fold] djleez82:
I've gotten 2 updates in the month over had my x fold so far
[Vivo X Fold] Squallara:
Nice.

Did you look what those updates were for?

Did they improve anything meaningful in user experience?
[Vivo X Fold] djleez82:
First one was a few hundred megabytes big and was a fix for Bluetooth. Second was over a gigabyte with may security patch and other fixes. Still seems to be performing about the same, though I'm not having the issues a lot of people here are having.

Connects to Australian networks fine and the switch to light mode/remove vivo.pem trick brought back notifications. All in all quite happy with it.
[Vivo X Fold] Squallara:
Nice!

I am so close to do the leap of faith and get this phone.
[Vivo X Fold] djleez82:
I was the same. Just pushed myself to finally get it, figuring I could put it up on ebay if it didn't work out and get most of my money back. Turns out it's not necessary.
[Vivo X Fold] atilcan:
Yes
[Vivo X Fold] Squallara:
Nice!

What phone did you have before and have you ever used any of the galaxy fold phones?

I am currently having galaxy fold 2 and I am just wondering if I am going to miss important stuff I got used to use with this phone.

From 0 to 10 scale how much satisfied are you with Vivo X fold?
[Vivo X Fold] atilcan:
I guess noone from turkey in forum use this phone. I will also do a leap of faith and buy this phone as turkcell coverage and bands are similar.to vodafone
[Vivo X Fold] djleez82:
I have owned all the folds from the beginning, and a flip 3. The biggest thing for me to try the x fold was the large front screen. The thin one on fold 3 was always too narrow and I basically avoided it as much as I could. I use the front screen on the x fold as much as I use the inside screen with nova launcher basically doing everything I need with the odd software foible I can get around easily or isn't a deal breaker in general use. Plus that camera is night and day better than the fold3's.

The biggest issue I ran into was trying to get YouTube vanced working as the install kept not working and making the app constantly freeze and I was worried I was going to have to pay for premium, then I discovered revanced lite version and it's working no probs.

It's hard to rate cause there's obviously things you have to do to this phone to make it work as a western phone would, and most people wouldn't bother and just want everything to go from the first moment. But if you've been into Android modding since the beginning like I have been this basic work around stuff is child's play to do. For me the outside screen and camera tip it over the edge compared to Samsung's folds.

If you don't mind the extra few things you'll need to do at the start to set it up to work more normally it's hard to beat. But if the extra stuff scares you then just go with the fold4 when it comes out in a few months. Though it's cover screen won't be much bigger.
[Vivo X Fold] Allografter:
Couldn't have put it better myself
[Vivo X Fold] Squallara:
Nice overview.

I am not scared of going the extra mile.

I want to change my fold 2 because of the outer screen and the gap when it closes because every time EVERY @#$$&% time I get it out of my pockets, I have to always clean the inner screen. So annoying.

Yes I have read about fold 4 and I am not excited.

I just waited for Xiaomi's event on Monday to see if they will announce the mix fold 2 and how it will be.

If they do not then I will insta order Vivo X fold.

Thanks for your replies.

One last thing if you know.

If you connect your X fold on TV, iether wired or wireless, does it go fullscreen on TV or only phones screen size with black all around?

It is something rather important for me since I am connecting my phone on TV very often.
[Vivo X Fold] djleez82:
That's what it looks like on a home screen and full screen YouTube. Might have found the weakness for you.
[Vivo X Fold] djleez82:
There might be settings to change it but I don't screen mirror much so I don't know a lot about it.
[Vivo X Fold] djleez82:
If you have the phone folded while casting the black bars on the side are smaller. But still there.
[Vivo X Fold] Squallara:
Super thanks for the in-depth investigation.

Yes that is kind of weakness for me because I like connecting my phone on TV and watching movies I am carrying with me + plus other media.

Hmm I need to research to check if there is any kind of app that does the work for me.

Thanks so much again.

I am still consider getting it...
[Vivo X Fold] atilcan:
Hi,

first of all thank you everyone for sharing experiences, tips and tricks. I have decided to buy the phone but I have 1 major requirement that I need to double check.

Does anyone use the phone with companyportal(intune) enabled. This is a "must" for me, my company manages the phone via intune when we setup our accounts to our phones. I know that google services is a requirement and we can install it but wanted to double check if anyone here has this experience. Setting up my company email to the phone is a priority for me..
[Vivo X Fold] domineus:
my fold 3 did that with my samsung g9 neo and technically they're part of the same ecosystem.
[Vivo X Fold] Bryan839:
Anyone in the UK looking to buy a 512gb version? I love it but the lack of android auto maybe a deal breaker as it means I’d need a second phone in the car
[Vivo X Fold] domineus:
I haven't considered getting the larger version as it is my secondary device
[Vivo X Fold] OrionBG:
Hey guys, two days ago I got my X fold delivered. Big thanks to Wonda Mobile for a 3 days delivery from Asia to UK!

Interestingly enough I am getting notifications on I think everything with dark mode enabled! Have not deleted any of Vivo's apps and I have not disabled anything. The only place I don't see notifications, other than calls and smses is the always on display.

I'm in London on Smarty (runs on the 3UK network) and have 5G everywhere I had it with my S21 Ultra (it is even better I think) getting more than 700mbs

I have checked and all UK operators are running their 5G networs on bands supportd by the phone.

The only major problem I have is the connection to my Tickwatch 3 pro ultra gps. The Wear OS app (from play store) will connect to the watch but not go through the setup proces after selecting my google account. Just spins and nothing... Tried with the Chinese Ware OS app but during setup it tells me that for decices otside of China I should use the one from the play store. Any help on this would be helpful.

Regarding notifications I just went and enabled everything in app info notifications and permissions sections for the apps I need and also in the single permissions section.

Ask me for specific things and I might be able to test them for you guys.
[Vivo X Fold] Allografter:
Thanks dude! Really helpful. I like to have a smallest width setting of 900 under developer options but some people have mentioned that this seems to mess up the brightness bar and quick action icons on the swipe down menu. Would you be able to confirm and take a screenshot if possible? Cheers!
[Vivo X Fold] Candy_girl2008:
HI,even you connect vivo to TV by wire or mirroring, you still have some black bar :(

Got 2 update so far but I didn't update my phone yet cause sometime update will give more issues for the phone.

Hope Vivo can catch up software updates with Samsung for multi-tasking, that what I really want right now
[Vivo X Fold] GaresTaylan:
We are not an InTune customer but instead utilize Workspace One. I was able to get enrollment to work but there were a few caveats.

1. The device would not pass safetynet attestation. If your InTune admin has this enabled, you will not be able to get by it. As I am one of the admins, I was able to create an exception.

2. The stock launcher will not display the work profile. You will need to use a 3rd party launcher - something like Nova.
[Vivo X Fold] minimarcy:
Great to hear! I pulled the trigger yesterday - blue 512gb on it's way to me, can't wait!

Let us know if you manage to get any more (eg whatsapp) notifications showing on the always on screen or sidebar. That'd be super useful. I use a Vivo NEX phone at the moment, and while I'm used to Gmail/Email notifications not showing always on, my whatsapp does - so hopefully there is a workaround :)
[Vivo X Fold] atilcan:
Thank you mate for the detailed answer. this is going to be difficult considering that its a 50k+ company and dont think that I would get an exception.

Still a chance if anyone with intune is using this phone, I'd appreciate if they can share their experience.
[Vivo X Fold] OrionBG:
This is at default dpi.

those are at 900 dpi. There are some issues, yes...
[Vivo X Fold] OrionBG:
From what I understand, The only notifications that will show up on the always-on screen are calls and messages, nothing more. This is by design I think. Might be wrong though...
[Vivo X Fold] Allografter:
Thanks for taking the time to check this for me. What is the default DPI?
[Vivo X Fold] OrionBG:
That is an interesting question... I think it was 681 but not sure. Left it at 768 for now. It looks quite good for me and I'm also using the font size set at "Standard" (by default it is on "Bigger")
[Vivo X Fold] audscott:
I noted the original DPI as 638 before changing to 786.
[Vivo X Fold] OrionBG:
Yeah, It might have been that one.
[Vivo X Fold] OrionBG:
Also, I have found out that Facebook Messenger does not show any notifications except the small badge at the icon corner.

I heat the notification but nothing else...
[Vivo X Fold] atilcan:
So anyone using company portal / intune with the device?
[Vivo X Fold] OrionBG:
I checked with an app and it appears the device is failing SafetyNet check. Most probably something from the Google services framework is missing of does not have the proper permissions
[Vivo X Fold] dallas1164:
I've come across a couple of apps like that
[Vivo X Fold] LKMR.PREZ:
DO IT.
[Vivo X Fold] kiawui:
My WhatsApp notification is working. But if WhatsApp voice call comes in, it does not show. It only rings until I tap the task bar on top and choose the call before I can answer it. Anyone faces this? Most permissions already set to allow.
[Vivo X Fold] rocky272727:
I am and no issues
[Vivo X Fold] finalstrider:
Is it the blue one? I'm in Oxfordshire and would be interested. Please get in touch.
[Vivo X Fold] finalstrider:
Just a quick one, did you get your x fold 3 days after purchase from wonda? My fold 3 literally died yesterday and I need a new phone ASAP. The 2-3 working day processing time and 7-10 delivery time was what stopped me from checking out yesterday. I'm also in the uk.
[Vivo X Fold] atilcan:
Thank you
[Vivo X Fold] OrionBG:
Yes, I made the order on 27th and it was here on the 30th but have in mind that there is going to be some holiday there and things will take a while. There was a warning on Wonda's web site...
[Vivo X Fold] hazemfive:
Hello Bro

Good to read your message
[Vivo X Fold] hazemfive:
Hi everyone

Any new updates/news about the global version of vivo x fold? should I wait to buy it?

I read it will launch globally in September, but maybe this is not an official thing, so what do you suggest? buying the Chinese ROM or waiting for the global version (in case vivo really wants to release it globally)?

Regards,
[Vivo X Fold] finalstrider:
Thanks for coming back to me so quickly, I really appreciate it. I took the plunge and bought the blue 512gb just now! Do they ship by DHL or Fedex? And there's no customs to pay right?

Thanks again!
[Vivo X Fold] hazemfive:
Hi

They use FedEx,

Hi, they use FedEx, all duty tax are paid upon checkout, no extra payment on delivery.

This is as they stated on their website clearly.

I recommend everyone to use PayPal in case they are not comfortable buying from a new sellers, you will have 180days buyer protection.

Also as soon you receive the phone, try to register it with vivo.com immediately by S/N or IMEI, so you know it's original and authentic vivo brand, not just a first class copy phone.

You can check the S/N immediately front of FedEx guy, if it's not original, then don't accept the shipment, and ask them to return it to HK.
[Vivo X Fold] domineus:
Where did you hear this exactly? I have one but I'm curious
[Vivo X Fold] OrionBG:
FedEx. No customs.
[Vivo X Fold] hazemfive:
Hi, I think it's an Indian website (https://www.bgr.in/gadgets/mobiles/vivo-x-fold-5g-price-in-india-1242736/)

you can see it: will release in September 2022 (but maybe this is in India only, or maybe they mean everywhere!!) I really don't know.

I'm afraid to buy the Chinese ROM now and then another month or two a global version there + vivo local dealer don't accept the warranty here as it's a Chinese ROM phone.

Thanks
[Vivo X Fold] s960908:
Hello, thanks to your effort, Google location history finally works well on my phone.

But after install your module, most the notifications works non-realtime, it works like the original system without delete pem, which means until I tap the app, the notifications will show, but if I did not open it manually, it won't show any notification.

I thought it is the problem caused by GCM, but no evidence, and I didn't figure out any solution.

Do you have any idea? Thank you!

(Sorry for bad English.)
[Vivo X Fold] OrionBG:
Guys, I'm having quite a hard time syncing my wear os watch to the phone.

Can someone please help?
[Vivo X Fold] atilcan:
Hi Guys,

is there anyone else here to confirm that this device can be enrolled to intune for company portal?

Also what about Volte, can it be enabled?
[Vivo X Fold] danscorp:
Hi everybody,

Have been able to find good gcam mod for our Fold?
[Vivo X Fold] invensmaster:
Hello Guys. Any one having issues with synced contacts from Google? I recive a message or call its does not show name only number even if it is saved with name.
[Vivo X Fold] danscorp:
Everything is alright with my contacts.
[Vivo X Fold] Allografter:
Not sure what this is about but I've used them for years with absolutely no issues. They are a trusted business. The only issues I have had have been FedEx!
[Vivo X Fold] hazemfive:
Thank you for your response.
[Vivo X Fold] rocky272727:
Works without any issues with intune.
[Vivo X Fold] atilcan:
so, how do you manage your work profile? Any issue with it along with outlook?
[Vivo X Fold] rocky272727:
I use MS Teams, no issues with notification, Outlook works just like any other email account.
[Vivo X Fold] atilcan:
thank you mate.
[Vivo X Fold] minimarcy:
This is great news, thanks!
[Vivo X Fold] hazemfive:
I feel your issue, but the phone is worth waiting for, just think of a phone that the whole world doesn't have yet, it's a unique unit.
[Vivo X Fold] hazemfive:
Me 2, trying to convince myself to upgrade my ZF2 to vivo fold, only afraid of the chinese rom software, afraid to have difficulty moving from Samsung to vivo.
[Vivo X Fold] azn2coo:
Anyone on Google fi having issue with receiving and sending mms on any messaging app? I try vivo default messaging, Textra, and Google message. none I can receive or send mms. Regular sms come through no problem.
[Vivo X Fold] kiawui:
Check to make sure that contacts in phone is set to display your Google contacts if it still doesn't work try deleting your Google account and add again under settings > account sync.

I transferred to a Vivo X Fold from a Huawei phone doesn't have much issue except for WhatsApp because Huawei doesn't have the function of backup to Google. Apart from the fact that it has some Chinese apps that you may not use but after installing Playstore it works just like any other phone.
[Vivo X Fold] chris92500:
Hi All,

Anyone has the user manual for vivo X fold? It seems impossible for me to get it even in chineese language...
[Vivo X Fold] chris92500:
Hi All,

Fo those of you which are using galaxy watch 4 and would like to pay with the watch.

You can use samsung pay, it works (gpay is working on the phone but not on the watch)

You have to download samsung pay framework on the phone and launch samsung pay app on the watch.
[Vivo X Fold] atilcan:
Yep bought it, thank you everyone for the great tips. Notifications along with work profile are working as intended :)

I got a question though, unfortunately as bought it from second market, I couldnt get the official charger, do you guys know any good alternative charger that I can get? even though I have a 66W charger, I see that its charging very slowly(phone is hot though due to multiple parallel installations).
[Vivo X Fold] cory duffus:
is there a way to force 96hz like on the Samsungs
[Vivo X Fold] atilcan:
I bought the phone but couldnt get the charger and i am using nubia 65w charger. It seems that its charging rather slowly, cnq you guys comment on that please, i also disabled charging optimization. Isnt it slow? Do you guys recommend any alternative charger?
[Vivo X Fold] kiawui:
The 65w Nubia does it support PD (power delivery)? I think this part makes a difference. And the cable also must support fast charging. I would advise getting the original vivo charger and cable. The original cable is quite thick.
[Vivo X Fold] Mdaly001:
Hey hey was hoping folks have figured this out. I am having these issues: 1. OfferUp won't search or login. 2. Fl studio crashes won't open at all
[Vivo X Fold] atilcan:
cant find it anywhere :(
[Vivo X Fold] OrionBG:
Regarding chargers, I'm currently using my laptop's USB-C Charger 65W and it charges the phone quite fast.

It is a charger from an HP Spectre X360. Basically, any 65W USB-C PD-compatible charger (with its cable) should work for fast charging.
[Vivo X Fold] atilcan:
Hi, can you share a screenshot like above via ampere so that I we can compare? I see max 1500 and tried multiple chargers.
[Vivo X Fold] OrionBG:
I will when I get home today but I'm not sure Ampere is showing things the way we think it is showing them...

1500mA can be at 5V or 9V or even 12V...
[Vivo X Fold] GaresTaylan:
Anyone had much luck using an ad-blocker/VPN like Blokada?

In my experience even with the app configured for background use if I come back to the phone after a few hours I need to go into the app and refresh the connection. Otherwise, all network access seems to be broke.

The same thing occurs if I just set DNS to something like adguard instead of using an app/vpn. In that case after a few hours I usually need to toggle wifi off/on for network connectivity to work again.
[Vivo X Fold] q173242:
I use AdGuard with pro license and after allowing all background use und lock it in the app switcher it works fine since day 1 (5 weeks ago).