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Am I the only one excited by this phone? Looks pretty cool, and should be pretty nifty as a secondary device as well as for casual users.
http://www.engadget.com/2010/09/03/huawei-ideos-hands-on/
$100-200 off-contract price, capacitive screen, all the features of a "real" Android phone... all it needs now is a subforum here on XDA and a port of Cyanogenmod
What do you guys think?
+1, Xda section for that phone would be awesome.
Coz its damn cheap, http://www.techit.in/huawei-ideos-the-cheapest-android-froyo-device-will-hit-india-soon/
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I can hardly wait to see it in Europe.
It's a pity that there are no further information yet about possible providers, exact prices etc.
i'm also waiting for dev to make it rooted! hope xda would support it. it will be a cheap & fun toys to play with
This is the first phone that comes closest to bringing android to the power users who couldn't afford much more then the likes of e63 and e71 who come from countries where you buy the phone on full price..This has just been launched in my country and has been talked about a lot...the only thing stopping me to buy this phone right now is the community support I pray that xda developers understands the potential this phone holds and launch a community forum so I can be rest assured that I can find help.
Last time I frequented this forum was when I owned a pda2k and I held onto my pda2k not because it was so lovely but because I knew all my answers could be had at this forum.
I pray for the same enthusiasm this time around, please let me become a power user once again.
I have the Google / Huawei Ideos phone and loving Android. Would be great if we could get a howto about rooting this phone!
I just got this phone this weekend and upgraded from my (rooted, CM6.1-RC1) G1 that was giving me various kinds of grief and I gotta say, I'm not looking back. This thing is really responsive, has all the bells and whistles of 2.2 and is a really capable little device. My only problem has been the fact that some apps don't show up in the market because the device falls into the low-density small screen category of the market, and apps built against 1.5 or without a supports-screen in the manifest. I've been able to sideload apps that haven't worked without ill effect. I'd love to see root on this, just in case T-Mo decides to OTA remove the Froyo tethering love.
So the speed compares favorably to the G1 with Froyo?
Unless my G1 was acting really funky (which I can't discount, because it was being slow and crashy in recent weeks, even with a fairly fresh install of CM6.1) it's been much more responsive than my G1 was.
EDIT: I'm a fairly hardcore android user, though I don't use any really graphics or super cpu heavy apps, but it's ran everything that I used to have trouble with on my G1 without issue, for instance I couldn't leave an audio app running in the BG, it would end up either dying to getting killed off my the android system.
UPDATE! SuperOneClick works to root the stock ROM on this phone! Just need to add the appropriate string to the ADB Driver.
tstackhouse said:
UPDATE! SuperOneClick works to root the stock ROM on this phone! Just need to add the appropriate string to the ADB Driver.
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Being a complete noob, but loving the Ideos - what was the appropriate string you added?
I got huawei ideos with android froyo 2.1 from a friend. Is It possible to flash windows mobile rom in this device? If yes where can i get that rom? I do know how to flash windows mobile roms in htc pocket pcs, but not sure about huawei ideos whether it will support windows mobile os or not, and hows this device different from pocket pcs.
SRR.MD said:
I got huawei ideos with android froyo 2.1 from a friend. Is It possible to flash windows mobile rom in this device? If yes where can i get that rom? I do know how to flash windows mobile roms in htc pocket pcs, but not sure about huawei ideos whether it will support windows mobile os or not, and hows this device different from pocket pcs.
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No one will ever develop a custom Windows Mobile ROM for this device. This may only happen if Huawei will launch a Windows Mobile device based on the same (or on a very similar) platform, and that's highly unlikely.
Plus one for this lovely affordable one!
+1
thanks
+1
I like it.
good news for Indian users.......
spice is launching them in india
MI 300 & MI 410
I got the Ideos yesterday for 99 €. It's incredible how good it is with froyo, I'm astonished!
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thanks
+1 please.
I think this phone have much and much potential.
+1! Just 99 euro in Italy!
Hi i'm thinking of getting the Verizon S8 during the black friday sale, my question is:
1. From people who own it is it generally a good phone and are y'all happy with it?
2. I saw the thread about rooting the US. Snapdragon version i'd like to know if there's anything different/would stop me from rooting since ill be getting it on Verizon? PS. ill be activating it on Verizon but buying it at BestBuy in case that makes a difference.
Thanks for your help
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Hi i'm thinking of getting the Verizon S8 during the black friday sale, my question is:
1. From people who own it is it generally a good phone and are y'all happy with it?
2. I saw the thread about rooting the US. Snapdragon version i'd like to know if there's anything different/would stop me from rooting since ill be getting it on Verizon? PS. ill be activating it on Verizon but buying it at BestBuy in case that makes a difference.
Thanks for your help
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Personally knowing what I know now I'd be looking at a different phone. These things are carrier owned locked bootloader with no unlock on the horizon. The root method sucks with it being so long and complicated, reminds of the Sony Xperia days. Plus you lose 20% battery and there's no fix because locked bootloader. The list can go on but why bother I think you'll get the point. Have fun
I would suggest you OnePlus 5T if you want root, custom roms ecc. But if you want a freaking georgous screen that stretches at it's maximum, a great camera, and overall great build and design I would suggest S8. I have not rooted it yet, and personally I don't find the need to do it. Regarding the looks I can change through substratum or through custom themes(which just install as a normal apk but change even the notification bar). As far as speed goes it is pretty good, been using it for 5months and never noticed a big lag that bothered me.
kelu1997 said:
Hi i'm thinking of getting the Verizon S8 during the black friday sale, my question is:
1. From people who own it is it generally a good phone and are y'all happy with it?
2. I saw the thread about rooting the US. Snapdragon version i'd like to know if there's anything different/would stop me from rooting since ill be getting it on Verizon? PS. ill be activating it on Verizon but buying it at BestBuy in case that makes a difference.
Thanks for your help
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It is a great phone, with an amazing screen, it´s super fast, has good batterylife and a great camera. All of it even with a stock Samsung ROM.
That said, if you are used to rooting your phones and installing different Custom ROMs and Mods, maybe the US S8 isn´t right for you. It´s a real hassle to root and it can only be charged to 80% after root. The ROM and Mod development is very slowly picking up with Flashfire, although I´m confident we will see some more ROMs in the future, since the installbase is quite big.
So, the Phone is great on it´s own, but I personally wouldn´t buy the US Version, if I would want to use Custom ROMs or Mods.
As everybody said its a great phone as it is . No need for root and custom roms . But if you are really into these things then don't buy it from any carrier .
Guys... I have no idea why this phone doesn't have any custom rom already.
The phone is good the processor is famous and already has many roms for it google cam is also supported.
I request if anyone by any chance can contact a developer for a rom. By telegram, WhatsApp or any social media. And if none of those agrees to make it because they doesn't have this phone, then I and I know many of you will be willing to test the rom for improvement.
I bought this phone 2 weeks ago at very cheaper rate but now I think I should have taken any other phone.
Previously I owned Moto droid turbo and Asus zenfone 2.
Both phones have great development till now.
It's a humble request. Please find someone.
The problem with this phone is that not so many people bought it despite the great specs. I think people gave up since Zf5 is already released.. Look at Zf2, so many roms!
Naman Vashishth said:
Guys... I have no idea why this phone doesn't have any custom rom already.
The phone is good the processor is famous and already has many roms for it google cam is also supported.
I request if anyone by any chance can contact a developer for a rom. By telegram, WhatsApp or any social media. And if none of those agrees to make it because they doesn't have this phone, then I and I know many of you will be willing to test the rom for improvement.
I bought this phone 2 weeks ago at very cheaper rate but now I think I should have taken any other phone.
Previously I owned Moto droid turbo and Asus zenfone 2.
Both phones have great development till now.
It's a humble request. Please find someone.
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I am surprised as well that there's no custom stuff available either.
However, this is the first device I've had where I haven't put a custom ROM on it or even rooted and I'm finding I'm not missing a whole lot. My needs are probably pretty modest but I find that stock it's doing everything I want already.
I used to at least root to get Adaway installed but with browsers that have ad-blocking built-in and the rest of my apps generally being paid ad-less versions I don't even miss that. There's always Blokada/DNS66/etc. if I need to.
We're even on Oreo too now.
So, honest question - what features do you want from a custom ROM for our phones?
koimr said:
I am surprised as well that there's no custom stuff available either.
However, this is the first device I've had where I haven't put a custom ROM on it or even rooted and I'm finding I'm not missing a whole lot. My needs are probably pretty modest but I find that stock it's doing everything I want already.
I used to at least root to get Adaway installed but with browsers that have ad-blocking built-in and the rest of my apps generally being paid ad-less versions I don't even miss that. There's always Blokada/DNS66/etc. if I need to.
We're even on Oreo too now.
So, honest question - what features do you want from a custom ROM for our phones?
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Well first of all I love the vanilla look of android.
I know I can get that by rooting but that's not what I want. I want a fresh raw android with some features like built in root support, good battery(vanilla android can get more out of this 5000mah), full pixel master and google camera support, splendid support, a little loud speaker(after oreo I think it sound low), ambient display(gotta use that amoled), and customisable options like in RR.
And there is one mod which can make your earpiece the secondary speaker to give stereo effect... That would be pretty dope.
Naman Vashishth said:
Well first of all I love the vanilla look of android.
I know I can get that by rooting but that's not what I want. I want a fresh raw android with some features like built in root support, good battery(vanilla android can get more out of this 5000mah), full pixel master and google camera support, splendid support, a little loud speaker(after oreo I think it sound low), ambient display(gotta use that amoled), and customisable options like in RR.
And there is one mod which can make your earpiece the secondary speaker to give stereo effect... That would be pretty dope.
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All cool things, I especially miss ambient display (had it on my Moto X Play and on some other devices with CM/Lineage) - using KinScreen/Gravity to try and simulate it but yes, full-blown ambient display is awesome. Not sure why ASUS didn't implement this.
koimr said:
All cool things, I especially miss ambient display (had it on my Moto X Play and on some other devices with CM/Lineage) - using KinScreen/Gravity to try and simulate it but yes, full-blown ambient display is awesome. Not sure why ASUS didn't implement this.
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The built in "stock" ambient display in this thing is unlike the others. It gives out COLORS, not black and white. I tried with ambient display enabler for xposed and... got really disappointed.
Like, what a waste for an AMOLED
Also, is your panel bleeding some grey in the middle when it's full black?
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Also, is your panel bleeding some grey in the middle when it's full black?
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I can't say I notice that - can you give me an example of when you see that? Like a black background or similar?
Hey, I am here to find way to bring you Lineage OS. If you really want it just collect a donation to pay an used/ a new zenfone 3 zoom. Then a dev can work on it.
If you wish I can do this job and participate to the coast of the device.
Up to you guys
Battery drain
Doesn't feel like 5000 mah battery.
To much buggy rom.
Need custom rom badly.
Developers pls help
Developpers are busy making lineage OS for Bourgeois devices they dont care for broke people.
Because thats the true spirit of modding: Making Lineage for Samsung 12
Yes, we do need a custom ROM for this, badly. I can't imagine this to require a lot of effort to just port a Zenfone 3 ROM and fix the camera (correct me if I'm wrong).
McFy said:
Hey, I am here to find way to bring you Lineage OS. If you really want it just collect a donation to pay an used/ a new zenfone 3 zoom. Then a dev can work on it.
If you wish I can do this job and participate to the coast of the device.
Up to you guys
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I definitely agree to you sir.
You can get the help of @codeworkx guys. :laugh:
If some developers manage to work LineageOS for 3 Zoom I believe that custom roms will be more possible to be created.
Common developers
Pls develop some custom rom for this device having awesome hardware.
GCmod camera photos shot on this device come better than iPhone 7.
It's an highly capable device which needs AOSP/RR roms
Android Pie officially launched this Monday August 6th by the floor of the carriage will have to buy another device to be able to take advantage of the new ones of the system Artificial intelligence.
Custom ROM for Zenfone 3 zoom
Thanks for this. So you're looking for a zenfone 3 zoom to work on? Is that it, or would you want more donatin on top?
Come on guys, I'm up for this. I bought my 3 zoom in the UK for £172 brand new. Between 10 of us, £20 each to McFy?
how about it?
You still up for that, McFy?
thanks
McFy said:
Hey, I am here to find way to bring you Lineage OS. If you really want it just collect a donation to pay an used/ a new zenfone 3 zoom. Then a dev can work on it.
If you wish I can do this job and participate to the coast of the device.
Up to you guys
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revdickvenn said:
Thanks for this. So you're looking for a zenfone 3 zoom to work on? Is that it, or would you want more donatin on top?
Come on guys, I'm up for this. I bought my 3 zoom in the UK for £172 brand new. Between 10 of us, £20 each to McFy?
how about it?
You still up for that, McFy?
thanks
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Why not I am interested by a new phone to work on, no no, as student I don't earn money, so such hint could help me to have a new phone and bring lineage for you guys, I am ok if you guys are ready, I can try as soon I am less busy Because of summer to make a build.
Regards
@McFy, is your offer still valid?
guys, seriously, this zenfone 3 zoom is for ~140$ on banggood.
it needs just ~14 ppl x 10$ or 28 ppl x 5$ to deliver it to the developer.
i'm first one in the line but doing this by myself will not be enough.
after we have some serious comittments here we can think of some social campaign or -- as you can see from McFy profile -- donating him directly through paypal.
who would like to participate? please add your nick and amount you're ready to participate.
1. geos_ - up to 10$
2.
geos_ said:
@McFy, is your offer still valid?
guys, seriously, this zenfone 3 zoom is for ~140$ on banggood.
it needs just ~14 ppl x 10$ or 28 ppl x 5$ to deliver it to the developer.
i'm first one in the line but doing this by myself will not be enough.
after we have some serious comittments here we can think of some social campaign or -- as you can see from McFy profile -- donating him directly through paypal.
who would like to participate? please add your nick and amount you're ready to participate.
1. geos_ - up to 10$
2.
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Sure it is
This sound as a nice idea to me, I am ready to pay 10$
Regards
I'd be maybe 3rd then. But for now I've noticed white noise in right earphone when sound is played, and I'm not 100% sure is that software or hardware issue.
How long It would take to build a LineageOs?
Sir,
I am new user of Redmi 7A
When will the custom roms be released for 7A like pixel experience rom??
I need to use those roms..
I too would like to see Pixel Experience for this device.
same here got it today only.
How much usable space do you get after booting?
Hello,
waiting for my model currently
As to the question about when there will be custom roms - the phone was announced only months ago and we will need to wait until it spreads in usage to someone able to develop and maintain custom roms for it. Or some developer not in possession of the device does it, but these projects - in my experience - often lack quality and support.
However the device is globally available (afaik) and extremely attractive with its low price tag while overall good specs, so it's gotta be only a matter of (imo short) time until the userbase has grown so much that some people will put together something...
And yes, I also like to see some roms on it for data security reasons - surely not the only one .
P.S.: watch this if you want to know why it is so cheap https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=esUOQpKNLsE
If we could get Lineage OS for Redmi 7a and a good working GCAM then this phone for 6400(INR)/90$ is absolute amazing for an average person as daily driver.
As long as you're not a hardcore gamer. This is good enough for You.
Is there any dev working on it?
keenofhiphop said:
Hello,
waiting for my model currently
As to the question about when there will be custom roms - the phone was announced only months ago and we will need to wait until it spreads in usage to someone able to develop and maintain custom roms for it. Or some developer not in possession of the device does it, but these projects - in my experience - often lack quality and support.
However the device is globally available (afaik) and extremely attractive with its low price tag while overall good specs, so it's gotta be only a matter of (imo short) time until the userbase has grown so much that some people will put together something...
And yes, I also like to see some roms on it for data security reasons - surely not the only one .
P.S.: watch this if you want to know why it is so cheap
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Can only repeat.
I strolled through a russian forum a while back, they seemed to have a few things up like TWRP, but no sight of a ROM.
Unfortunately I don't know where the chinese forums are at but may take a look at chinese official mi forum later.
keenofhiphop said:
Can only repeat.
I strolled through a russian forum a while back, they seemed to have a few things up like TWRP, but no sight of a ROM.
Unfortunately I don't know where the chinese forums are at but may take a look at chinese official mi forum later.
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Thank YOU!