Ok, probably a stupid noob question, but does the HK version boot into Chinese language? If so, how do I change to it english without being familiar with Android 3.2?
K
kra9235 said:
Ok, probably a stupid noob question, but does the HK version boot into Chinese language? If so, how do I change to it english without being familiar with Android 3.2?
K
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I think u are able to change language at first boot i saw a video of someone opening a brand new tab and i beleive it was from hong kong
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kra9235 said:
Ok, probably a stupid noob question, but does the HK version boot into Chinese language? If so, how do I change to it english without being familiar with Android 3.2?
K
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Had the same problem and yes it boots the first time in Chinese.
Touch the bottom right hand part of the screen and a screen will pop up. Hit the settings button (looks like cog wheel) and will take you to the settings. The language is the 4th from the bottom and then another screen pops up. The top arrow has the languages to choose from and your there!
Here's a pic of the settings screen and in Chinese.
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Had the same problem and yes it boots the first time in Chinese.
Touch the bottom right hand part of the screen and a screen will pop up. Hit the settings button (looks like cog wheel) and will take you to the settings. The language is the 4th from the bottom and then another screen pops up. The top arrow has the languages to choose from and your there!
Here's a pic of the settings screen and in Chinese.
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Cool thanks for the tip
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Thank you very much. That is just the type of help I needed.
k
Does this version have the IR port on it?
dawgfan said:
Does this version have the IR port on it?
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It [meaning the HK WIFI & WIFI+3G version] doesn't. Negri Customer Service replied to my question about that yesterday. I think only the Verizon LTE and other LTE models will. Eh, well. I don't have a use for the IR blaster ATM anyway.
I ordered mine in HK with Panamoz.com. On the welcome screen I was able to select English language and then everything was English, nothing Chinese at all (box was sealed).
See my unboxing from Minute 6:30 :
The P6810(wifi only) from Negri is now listed as backorder. They seem to still have the P6800(3g). Glad I got my order in yeterday. They shipped it last night.
why would it be listed as backorder?! is there any flaw in the device?
I assume it is backordered as in out of stock and awaiting new stock.
Yeah, it's probably out of stock. It's been so much in demand. They shipped mine yesterday. I can't wait to get it!
When I went to order mine from Negri last week that day it said it was on backorder, however I checked back later in the day and it was in "Add to Cart"
So for those who want to order , just keep checking the Negri website.
I ordered the P6810 WiFi only and should receive it on Thursday.
Do you guys know if we will have any trouble when the 11.xx mb update is pushed to our HK devices? What do we need to do to make sure we get this update installed on these HK devices?
DuhDroid said:
When I went to order mine from Negri last week that day it said it was on backorder, however I checked back later in the day and it was in "Add to Cart"
So for those who want to order , just keep checking the Negri website.
I ordered the P6810 WiFi only and should receive it on Thursday.
Do you guys know if we will have any trouble when the 11.xx mb update is pushed to our HK devices? What do we need to do to make sure we get this update installed on these HK devices?
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Well i have allready my device also from NEGRI.
U will get the update where ever u live and u will get no problem.
And 2nd u can flash via odin a US Firmware (when its available) to change ur device CSC from HK to US version.
Just check my History in Froum
I just pulled the trigger on the 7.7 (3G version) from Negri.
Note: Negri has two 'Galaxy Tab 7.7 3G P6800' listings.
-The Black/Gray is showing as backorder with a price of $668.50 -link-
-The White is showing as in stock with a price of $649.50 -link-
I was not aware that the 3G version of the 7.7 came in different colors and I don't understand why there would be a $20 difference. If anything I would have expected the white version to cost more.
Oh and I think it was a different thread, but someone posted a code you can enter to get $30 off at Negri. The code is "Gift" (without the quotes) and it worked when I bought my 7.7 today.
Neogrin said:
I just pulled the trigger on the 7.7 (3G version) from Negri.
Note: Negri has two 'Galaxy Tab 7.7 3G P6800' listings.
-The Black/Gray is showing as backorder with a price of $668.50 -link-
-The White is showing as in stock with a price of $649.50 -link-
I was not aware that the 3G version of the 7.7 came in different colors and I don't understand why there would be a $20 difference. If anything I would have expected the white version to cost more.
Oh and I think it was a different thread, but someone posted a code you can enter to get $30 off at Negri. The code is "Gift" (without the quotes) and it worked when I bought my 7.7 today.
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It's hard to tell from the pictures on the site but it's possible the "White" version doesn't have a metal back like the "Black/Grey" version. Maybe that's why the price is different
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I ordered a Touch HD a couple of days ago at Amazon.de without any delivery date.
Yesterday, they confirmed an early/mid December 2008 delivery date, too late for me.
So I cancelled the order yesterday.
Today, just out of curiousity, I looked up the Touch HD again on Amazon.de and to my surprise, a german company in Munich selling through Amazon.de had the Touch HD in stock but at that time only 4 units remaining.
I ordered one immediately and I hope to get it around Friday.
When I returned back to Amazon around one hour after my order, the dealer had only ONE unit left, so it seems these babies move fast.
Just wanted to let you know that the Touch HD seems to be shipping all around Europe, shouldn't take long until it will be available everywhere(I assume starting with next week or so).
Ah, thanks a lot! I'm interested in getting it at o2, so I think I'll have to wait till the next week or even the week commencing.. But it'll come for sure this month, thats already great news, because its not such a fiasco as with the X1. Can't wait for the HD... Greez, cad^^
Nice, but this must be the WWE version. Let us know when you get it.
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Nice, but this must be the WWE version. Let us know when you get it.
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I allready giot my german version yesterday. there is a store in vienna which sells it
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I allready giot my german version yesterday. there is a store in vienna which sells it
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hey, which store in vienna??? can you tell me address, or web page????
do they have ENGLISH version OS??
thx
gervasius said:
hey, which store in vienna??? can you tell me address, or web page????
do they have ENGLISH version OS??
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No Sorry, its just the German OS version
Raziel1 said:
No Sorry, its just the German OS version
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eh... Last time I tried to find some HTC devices in Vienna, they didn't
have ANY of devices with english OS... You have order it and receive
after few days/weeks :-(
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No Sorry, its just the German OS version
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So would you please tell us the name and location of this store in Vienna? Thx!
Eriol
Eriol said:
So would you please tell us the name and location of this store in Vienna? Thx!
Eriol
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I will tell you after i went there today and get a new device. mine got dead pixels. so i don't want there other devices to be gone before i get there
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I will tell you after i went there today and get a new device. mine got dead pixels. so i don't want there other devices to be gone before i get there
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You´ve got dead Pixels in your new Touch HD?????
I Hope is is the only device with this issue......
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You´ve got dead Pixels in your new Touch HD?????
I Hope is is the only device with this issue......
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Yeah. 2-3 dead pixels. they stay white all the time.
the 8GB Sd card was not in the package. but i think that this is not you an exclusive, as a german review site who got the device, also had no 8Gb card inside, even if it is written in the manual!!
and when ich switch to camera mode, there is an area of around 2-4 dead pixels which are always white. they are not dead, as it only happens in the camera mode. i think there is a sensor problem. mhmm strange
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Yeah. 2-3 dead pixels. they stay white all the time.
the 8GB Sd card was not in the package. but i think that this is not you an exclusive, as a german review site who got the device, also had no 8Gb card inside, even if it is written in the manual!!
and when ich switch to camera mode, there is an area of around 2-4 dead pixels which are always white. they are not dead, as it only happens in the camera mode. i think there is a sensor problem. mhmm strange
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just came back from the store. I will recieve a new HD In the next days. The shop is called mobilecity.at and has at least 10 units in stock!
it costs 106€ more than in amazon.de. Thanks but I'd rather wait a bit more.
yes, I know that...
everyone who don't know, try to find in austria on
geizhals.at
Just search for htc touch hd...
but there is no htc devices with english OS
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it costs 106€ more than in amazon.de. Thanks but I'd rather wait a bit more.
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Yes your right, but on the other hand, amazon will have it a month from now. that stool ong for me. not to forget: the store i bought it from had no problem taking it back after i called them and told them about the dead pixels.
and: i got the information that the 8GB card is missing in the series they recieved. and immidiatly got a card from them
Good news: The German (not Austrian version of the HD is shipped in Germany this week. So by next week all major retailers and online retailers should have stock. For the price conscious that might be able to wait just a little bit longer, keep in mind that the o2 branded version lists at only 570 euros w/o contract, 299 with Genion L contract.
Today I received an email from o2 Germany and it seems Touch HD will be released in calender week 47 which would be 17.11. earliest. Just to let you know. No pricing information yet.
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Good news: The German (not Austrian version of the HD is shipped in Germany this week. So by next week all major retailers and online retailers should have stock. For the price conscious that might be able to wait just a little bit longer, keep in mind that the o2 branded version lists at only 570 euros w/o contract, 299 with Genion L contract.
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But as far as i heard, even the free HD they are selling is branded. meaning you can use it with every sim, but the software has got O2 specific branding. Like O2 Homescreen and more. It may not bne possible to get the normal Touchflow screen without overwriting the rom and thus, losing warranty
Yes, just what I wrote and you quote, "the o2 branded version lists...w/o contract" - I meant SIM-free. And judging from my experience with the o2 Trion (Tytn I), if ever one has a warranty issue just put the o2 WinMobile version back on - as long as you dont hard-spl and super-cid it. I dont mind branding anyway, as long as there is no button tying me to the providers internet offerings. And as Touchflow is concerned, it would surprise me if HTC would allow branding to not include it for the sake of a homescreen.
Where is you information from about o2 branding?
as far as I know o2 is not doing any branding on this device.
http://www.navigation-professionell.de/htc-touch-hd-das-neue-top-smartphone/
Hello All,
I just picked up a second GSII for my wife, From Amazon.com. My first phone was from Germany. This time the Phone is from Hong Kong.
Is there anything i should be worried about in regards to having the HK version of this device as opposed to the Euro version?
Can i flash the HK device with EURO firmware such as KG3?
I noticed the Box is 20% taller than my euro box. (this may be due to the HK Power socket)
On the back of the BoX
Euro Box - Shows all the specs WIFI, Android tech, Super Amoled plus , DIVX FULL HD PLAYBACK Multi Codecs, Bluetooth, GPS DLNA 1650 MAh Batter
HK Box - Just Super Amoled PLUS and Android tech. Thats is.
Inside both boxes look the same with same plastic info over the screen
I wanted to know should i keep it or return it? And should i be worried about this.
thank you for your help..
hmm that bigger box doesnt look right..
In addition the hk box says I9100 but euro box says GT-I9100
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Return it. No e or ce markings possible fake.
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Someone who has an hk version does this box look right?
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You guys are right, im returning this. I opened the box since its from amazon and i can easily return it. There is no E or CE lables. I have included a photo.
Left is HK
Right is Euro
FYI both say Made by samsung
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You guys are right, im returning this. I opened the box since its from amazon and i can easily return it. There is no E or CE lables. I have included a photo.
Left is HK
Right is Euro
FYI both say Made by samsung
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Isn't the phone functional ? Why do you wanna return it ? Just cause it's from Hong Kong ?
Did you try to boot it up, see if it works / performs the same way ?
No i did not, I contacted Amazon and I got approval for a return. Im going to purchase from a different vendor.
nyxtopouli said:
No i did not, I contacted Amazon and I got approval for a return. Im going to purchase from a different vendor.
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If they approved the return then better safe than sorry
Have you turned it on and tried using it? I sure that HK doesn't use CE mark like Europe does or FCC like America does. If the phone works and is fast then it's legit. You could also try rooting it.
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I did not want to bother to even turn it on. Can you even load the EURO variant firmware such as KG3 on this HK variant model? I was thinking there could be issues and I did not want to risk trying.
I think hardware wise it should be almost the same. My version is south america one but I still am able to flash whatever firmware I want. Also if you want to install custom ROM, it doesn't really matter that much.
its FCC/CE standards, hong kong doesnt have any, though i havent seen any confirmed sources which state that the galaxy s 2 is being provided to the hong kong carriers or a country specific version..
By the way, not every country has the same versions as others. Some countries only have a 1 GHz processor and a worse screen.
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I don't have the HK version, but I am from HK; therefore, I can't tell whether it is legit from the box alone. However, all my friends who have the HK version is same as mine (UK version). Specs are the same. You can flash all the roms. And I have been flashing HK roms into mine as well. Everything is fine.
Regarding the box from HK - mine looks identical to yours.
The box is larger simply because the different plug types included.
For the CE sign - that an European norm - why would you find it on a box that is for sale in HK?
On the other hand, you will find the CE sign on the battery and on the phone itself.
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By the way, not every country has the same versions as others. Some countries only have a 1 GHz processor and a worse screen.
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Links to back this claim up ?
nyxtopouli said:
You guys are right, im returning this. I opened the box since its from amazon and i can easily return it. There is no E or CE lables. I have included a photo.
Left is HK
Right is Euro
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canadian version doesnt have that E or CE logo neither
why would that matter anyways??????????? how COULD it be fake anyways???
No CE label
Hi, I'm using my phone from Hong Kong which I bought in a large electronic shop. I checked the back where the battery is and there also no CE label on, just like your image above
My phone works fine and is now upgraded to ICS.
Hey guys
I have a SGT 10.1 (3G) model, which was bought through Mobicity in Australia. Now i KNOW they source their stock from overseas, but i just spotted yesterday that the HC 3.2 update was available for download?
Now am i getting that pushed because i'm in Australia? Or is it being pushed to the device because it was bought in a specific country thats getting it? (e.g The UK have been receiving it)?
Am just curious, so i can get an idea of when future PUSH updates might be coming to mine.
Updates are being pushed according to origin of the ROM that is on your device.
If you put a given UK carrier rom, you will get this UK carrier updates, and so on.
Well all i've done is root it, not put any custom ROM's on yet....
So how can i tell the origin of the stock ROM on it?
Well if you bought it from a regular carrier and not something like Ebay, you most likely have an Australian version! (no idea what Mobicity is but every carrier have its own ROMs)
What is your current ROM version anyway?
As long as you are on stock ROM, any update will have to go through your carrier for approval and such. So look on their site / ask them for info.
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no idea what Mobicity is but every carrier have its own ROMs)
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Mobicity is an importer who deals in phones, tablets and accessories. I got my tab through them before Apple sued Samsung to stop selling them locally (nd then I loaded leaked roms)
If you got it from MobiCity like my self I believe you got an Asian ROM
They source the tablet from Hong Kong
So most likely you didn't get an Australian specific ROM
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If you got it from MobiCity like my self I believe you got an Asian ROM
They source the tablet from Hong Kong
So most likely you didn't get an Australian specific ROM
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I agree that you won't have an Australian rom on the tablet but just because you get it from Mobicity means that it's from Asia. They seem to source the products from Europe, Asia and USA (depending on avaiability). My Galaxy S 2 came from Europe somewhere, my Galaxy Tab 10.1 came from America I believe and a HTC Desire S I bought for someone came from Asia.
Got my tab from Vodafone. Its going to be 6 months before it'll get 3.2. why not flash? im sure I'll get ics way before if you're willing to wait.
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Thanks for the replies guys.
Yeah i figured Mobicity would be buying from Asia. So can i tell which ROM i'm on from the Build Number? Mine says (with 3.2 installed) HTJ85B P7500XWKL1
Thanks
P7500XWKL1:
XW: Poland ROM, with support for deutch, english, spanish, french, italian, and 2 more languages I dont know about (de,en,es,fr,it,pt,tr)
KL1: Built 1st week (1) of December (L) 2011 (K)
I just got my Tab tonight, so forgive me if I'm not posting this right as I've just downloaded the update and its installing, so I can't see my exact screens. All I did was go to the settings menu and check for updates. I had to sign up for a Samsung account first, but then it went right through. It said it was updating to 3.2. And just an observation, but it looks like it may take a bit of time. Mine has been updating for over 5 minutes now and its only at 39%.
Edit: I'm on a Wifi only Tab BTW...
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P7500XWKL1:
XW: Poland ROM, with support for deutch, english, spanish, french, italian, and 2 more languages I dont know about (de,en,es,fr,it,pt,tr)
KL1: Built 1st week (1) of December (L) 2011 (K)
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Aha! Cool, thanks for that, good to know.
I have noticed that Expansys now have it as 'ordered on request', the price seems a little steep and I am not sure if it is worth the premium over the 3G model. Would be interested in your opinions and if anyone can confirm if it has actually been launched anywhere?
Hong Kong release May 24 LTE Note 8
Got mine on order now. DHL says it was picked up at 16:40. Hopefully will be here in a few days.
Just got mine. Charging and being set up now.
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What network are you planing to use your device on?
I've been wondering if anyone had a 1900Mhz device on T-Mo, and what their opinion was.
if a N5120 user could provude me with the stock recovery.img and the stock boot.img, I can build cwm for your device. Thank you
http://www.hotfile.com/dl/224678671/0b46262/N5120XXBME1_N5120OLBBME3_XSP.zip.html
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Got mine on order now. DHL says it was picked up at 16:40. Hopefully will be here in a few days.
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Where did you order it from ? Just checked out Expansys in HK and Australia and both are Pre-order.....
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Where did you order it from ? Just checked out Expansys in HK and Australia and both are Pre-order.....
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Bought this:
SALE BRAND NEW SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 8.0 N5120 16GB 4G LTE + WIFI WHITE TABLET
dwi-digital-cameras ( 12441)
Item condition: Brand New
Sale date: 23 May, 2013
Quantity: 1
Price: AU $579.00
Which has now gone up to this:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SALE-BRA...637&pid=100015&prg=1006&rk=1&sd=330927060287&
Looks like I got one from the first batch of pre-orders.
Mine is in DHL Sydney depot - since lunch time. Waiting for delivery looks like tomorrow now... Hope I get the right version delivered it's a huge price difference.
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Bought this:
SALE BRAND NEW SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 8.0 N5120 16GB 4G LTE + WIFI WHITE TABLET
dwi-digital-cameras ( 12441)
Item condition: Brand New
Sale date: 23 May, 2013
Quantity: 1
Price: AU $579.00
Which has now gone up to this:
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/SALE-BRA...637&pid=100015&prg=1006&rk=1&sd=330927060287&
Looks like I got one from the first batch of pre-orders.
Mine is in DHL Sydney depot - since lunch time. Waiting for delivery looks like tomorrow now... Hope I get the right version delivered it's a huge price difference.
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Right....might have to just order one - was waiting for the "Black Brown" colour scheme, but I just can't wait any longer after bricking my Galaxt 7.7" late last year...
Give us the heads up once you have got it and tell us how it is going...are you on Telstra? [Keen to see what the 4g is like if you are]
Also keen to hear which ROM it is using ?
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Right....might have to just order one - was waiting for the "Black Brown" colour scheme, but I just can't wait any longer after bricking my Galaxt 7.7" late last year...
Give us the heads up once you have got it and tell us how it is going...are you on Telstra? [Keen to see what the 4g is like if you are]
Also keen to hear which ROM it is using ?
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Unless I activate my spare Boost SIM I'm on Kogan. I really only got the 4G as the price was so good it seemed sill not to.
Will report on it in comparison to my Nexus 7. I really want full voice calling/sms capability on a tablet and stop carrying two devices, two SIMS two plans etc.
I bricked my Note N7000 last week - tried to install Swapper 2. Wasn't until after it died I search for Swapper 2 problems that I saw how risky this app was
It's in for a quote to repair (unbrick) now.... I'm hoping if the Note 8.0 is good enough I can sell the Note N7000 and Nexus 7 and have one device... and one that's better for browsing than the Nexus is. We'll see how that all pans out.
Cheers
Aspi914, just saw the pic of the brown one. It's a bit Ubuntu or even XDA website colours
Aspi914 said:
Right....might have to just order one - was waiting for the "Black Brown" colour scheme, but I just can't wait any longer after bricking my Galaxt 7.7" late last year...
Give us the heads up once you have got it and tell us how it is going...are you on Telstra? [Keen to see what the 4g is like if you are]
Also keen to hear which ROM it is using ?
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Have you tried the unbrick pin for your bricked device? No more than 10$ on ebay
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Yes. I tried a usb jig. Didn't do a thing. Screen still wouldn't turn on. Hence why it's at the phone Dr :'(
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Aspi914, just saw the pic of the brown one. It's a bit Ubuntu or even XDA website colours
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So have you got it? How is it? Do you mind if I ask what is the Build in the settings>about device view?
Cheers
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So have you got it? How is it? Do you mind if I ask what is the Build in the settings>about device view?
Cheers
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Here you go (let me know if the link doesn't work):
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-...AAAAAAAAw_k/VNFL65TYrv8/w549-h878-no/2013+-+1
Delivery was good.
Ordered 23/5
Released in Hong Kong 24/5 (Fri)
Shipped Mon 27/5
730am 30/5 arrived at my door (western Sydney)
Box was completely sealed.
First impressions:
It's a much better form factor than the Nexus 7. Reading books is no issue, but e-magazines and websites really benefit from the 8" screen. Bezel is bigger than the Nexus so it is easier to hold only the device not the screen as well. Great for reading and swiping to next page.
Not sure what "reading mode" does (yet), but I've locked it in portrait mode for Kindle and Web browsing. Will try landscape as the added width of landscape did work well on the Nexus for some sites.
I use Nova Launcher, but didn't have any issue with TouchWiz - except I'd have to set up all my icons again, so moved my Nexus Nova backup file across and restored once I'd restored all my apps and voila' same home screen
3G "seems" faster than my Galaxy Note N7000 as if the radio antenna is bigger giving a better connect. However it's totally subjective.
Haven't tried voice or 4G yet. (Using Kogan so only have 3G).
Speed is about the same, technically it's faster but for email and browsing you can't tell.
Speakers are on the bottom and work well. Sound for music and games is quite audible
I got used to the Nexus no physical home button, and don't like the Note 8.0's physical button. It feels flimsy (even though my Note N7000 had the same thing).
Screen is very crisp and clear even if not an IPS or better screen.
Waiting on a case from eBay before I venture out with bluetooth headset as a phone.
Can't talk about lag yet as I'm still downloading music, and updates and customising so I need to allow the device to "settle" before I decide if there's any lag.
I've rooted with framaroot which has lost OTA updates (I did one first).
I haven't yet put clockwork mod or TWRP recovery - waiting for more work by the devs on the 5120 before I play too much
Overall I'm happy with the purchase (i.e. grey import) and the device.
Cheers Russ
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Here you go (let me know if the link doesn't work):
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-...AAAAAAAAw_k/VNFL65TYrv8/w549-h878-no/2013+-+1
Delivery was good.
Ordered 23/5
Released in Hong Kong 24/5 (Fri)
Shipped Mon 27/5
730am 30/5 arrived at my door (western Sydney)
Box was completely sealed
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Thank you Russ. Hong Kong ROM, and have checked all the specs re: 4G LTE compatibility with Telstra - All good there so just about to put the order in.
I see SamMobile has an Australian ROM listed already, so may even flash that when it arrives.
Thank you once again.
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Thank you Russ. Hong Kong ROM, and have checked all the specs re: 4G LTE compatibility with Telstra - All good there so just about to put the order in.
I see SamMobile has an Australian ROM listed already, so may even flash that when it arrives.
Thank you once again.
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I wouldn't worry about flashing the AUS ROM, for some reason it takes out the option to customise the Lock Screen Apps.
ie: they took the option out completely.
Other than a couple of Channel 7 Apps, there was nothing better about popping on the local ( or NZ ROM, as I tried both ) so I just flashed straight back to the HK Rom so I could customise my Lock Screen Apps.
4G works a treat on Telstra and Optus, am interested to see what happens when sad old Vodafone turn their 4G on.
Though what I don't like is the trendy Book Cover, as if you slightly move it it thinks you're opening it and turns the screen on, which is annoying in a bag. Silly Samsung Accessories.
Using it as an actual phone is hilarious, though I have a headset for phone calls. It's fun writing txts on.
MADCV said:
I wouldn't worry about flashing the AUS ROM, for some reason it takes out the option to customise the Lock Screen Apps.
ie: they took the option out completely..
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Just got mine delievered last night but have to send it back for exchnage.....
There is a defect in the screen that I believe is the same "oil mark" concern they had with the 10.1's
Just got my 5120 im on att but can only seem to get h+ no 4glte. Cant seem to get it to work on lte. My note 2 works just fine on lte.
Got mine yesterday, really fast delivery from China and arrived in Dublin on Monday via DHL , had to pay €53.25 customs fees just when i thought i was getting away with it!!
Anyway ill list the pros and cons so far
PROS - Fast and responsive with no lag, especially with Nova launcher
Haven't taken many photos but the camera seems excellent and a massive step up from my One Plus One which ill be selling
Looks really smart with Android L, really nice interface
The phone is a perfect size and looks really nice
Addition of micro sim and dual sim is excellent and should be standard thesedays
Audio sounds good
CONS - The back looks nice but it's just plastic, i dont know why but i thought this was supposed to be aluminium so im a tad disappointed and premium design phones are the way forward the front looks lovely however
I dont know why but ive had the occasional FC on the play store and this shouldn't happen on a brand new phone
Not many but bloody chinese apps came pre loaded and are i dont appear to be able to uninstall them all
The power button up the top is a pain and will take a while getting used to, what the hell is wrong with the side
For come reason my contacts didn't sync from Google everything else did, ive tried a few things no luck so far so im hoping i can sort this out.
anymore pros and cons ill post them, feel free to share your own views,
were you bought it from? I am planning to buy this from Asus France, is that good idea? Because now only €299 and no customs fees! (I live in The Netherlands, EU)
Thanks for the rundown.
Battery life?
Rene_ajax said:
were you bought it from? I am planning to buy this from Asus France, is that good idea? Because now only €299 and no customs fees! (I live in The Netherlands, EU)
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tried that already, unless you have a French address it wont allow you to.
got mine from
http://www.gearbest.com/
and excellent delivery time i have to say (choose DHL)
DanielKennethRego said:
Thanks for the rundown.
Battery life?
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Cant comment yet im still in the process of setting it up and downloading all my app and ill have to bluetooth photos/videos/music from my One Plus One to this phone and most important find a fix for my contacts not syncing but in general im very impressed, it;s so responsive and smooth
jonny68 said:
tried that already, unless you have a French address it wont allow you to.
got mine from
http://www.gearbest.com/
and excellent delivery time i have to say (choose DHL)
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thats really a pity
but from gearbest that one is Taiwanese version, no Playstore and only 1,8ghz. but I have heard you can put Worldwide firmware on it, so it can support EU bands and have playstore?
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I got the one from gearbest.com also thought I was getting 2.3GHz processor but only got 1.8GHz still has 4GB ram and 32GB storage. agreed phone is quick, and agree mostly with impressions above. Screen is also a little dull to me and viewing angles are not great. Just ran and antutu and it got 41672. My Note 3 with Cyanogenmod got 42212.
Tried 1080p videos and YouTube and works without any glitches also played Real Racing 3 and it had no glitches or stutters. The plastic back makes my hand sweat for whatever reason but a case would fix anyways. Camera works great and takes better pics than my Note 3. Am on T-mobile USA and because Chinese firmware only getting 3G/H+ good coverage area gets me around 12mb down and 2mb up.
Probably going to sell it and stick with my Note 3 until something better comes along.
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thats really a pity
but from gearbest that one is Taiwanese version, no Playstore and only 1,8ghz. but I have heard you can put Worldwide firmware on it, so it can support EU bands and have playstore?
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You must have the Chinese version because the Taiwanese version have the Google services pre-installed.
The one from Gearbest.com is China version. I can confirm.
coastalmikey said:
You must have the Chinese version because the Taiwanese version have the Google services pre-installed.
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What do you mean?
If I understood correctly, Chinese version is from Gearbest and that one doesnt have play store and is only 1,8ghz
yes it is the chinese version i have and im fuming here google play was continuously force closing so i uninstalled it and sideloaded the apk which installs ok but when i click on it it wont open, ive tred clearing cache and data, uninstalling and re installing but to no avail so im left with a phone in which i cannot install my apps, ****ing disaster after my initiak post when i was fairly happy earlier the minute i turned the phone on to finish setting up the problems started, it's looking likely ill have to send it back, theres no way im paying customs fees again and they cay refund me for the postage and either send me a non chinese version with google play instaslled or refund me my money.
unless anyone has other ideas in the meantme
fuming here
I had that problem too but clearing the cache fixed.
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aaronoh said:
You can order from Asus France. You just need to use a mail forwarding service such as BPM-LUX or French Office. I've ordered with BPM but it's not due for dispatch from Asus for 'around a month'.
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can you tell me how to do mail forwarding from the site?? I am from The Netherlands, so...
Really wanna buy from Asus France
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42414373&postcount=35
ridiculous you have to do this just to get the play store but it works,,,however it's now asking me again to pay for the apps which ive already paid for, anyone know how i can resolve this?
im returning mine to Gearbeast i sent them a message and they responded fairly quickly and said they'd send me a European model which they should have done in the first place, they are expecting me to pay for postage too im going to demand they refund me this and pay any other customs fees , clearly they should not have sent people outside China the Chinese model with no play store which is a nightmare.
Asides from that it's a cracking phone, but when available im going to purchase an aluminium back cover whenever i get my European model sent to me.
I also purchased a Chinese version from Gearbest. I am currently in the process of returning it and already bought a Taiwanese 2.3GHz version from eBay. The eBay ones seem to be the best so far, as they are the Taiwanese version which means 4G on T-Mobile PLUS its the 2.3GHz instead of the 1.8GHz ... on top of all that, it has the Play Store and Google framework installed. ...... At least, that's what I've come up with reading on the forums the past couple of days. Hopefully they're all true.
EdoIsa said:
I also purchased a Chinese version from Gearbest. I am currently in the process of returning it and already bought a Taiwanese 2.3GHz version from eBay. The eBay ones seem to be the best so far, as they are the Taiwanese version which means 4G on T-Mobile PLUS its the 2.3GHz instead of the 1.8GHz ... on top of all that, it has the Play Store and Google framework installed. ...... At least, that's what I've come up with reading on the forums the past couple of days. Hopefully they're all true.
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Can you link to your ebay item/seller?