HUAWEI released the Honor 6 the other day. The Honor 6 has highly cost-effective. I will rush to purchase it on the web tomorrow. If I can get it, I will review it as soon as possible at this thread. If not, the review will be put off. Now, I want to share its specs and photos with you.
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Specs:
Display: 5-inch display and 1920 x 1080 resolution.
CPU: Hisilicon K920 octa-core ( the performance is over Snapdragon 801)
GPU: Mali T628
RAM: 3GB
ROM: 16GB or 32GB
Battery: 3100mah
OS: EMOTION UI 2.3 Android 4.4.2
Price: 1999 Yuan for the 16GB ( about 322 USD) 2299 Yuan for the 32GB (about 370 USD)
Review
The good: There are too many merits in my opinions. The performance is top. Battery life and camera is wonderful. Moreover, the design is great.
The bad: The bottom of the screen is a little yellow when shows white. Besides, it only supports GSM, TD-SCDMA and TD-LTE.
Design
It’s the first phone that is more beautiful than rendering I have ever seen. The front is very concise, where is nothing unless the telephone receiver, front camera and sensor. The frame is made of plastic but feels like metal. The back is flat and is made of plastic but feels like glass. Besides, the rear cover can’t be removed. In general, the design is great.
Display
5 inch, 1920x1080, OGS, LTPS display. It supports air view, handling with glove and wet. The color reproduction is natural and real. Brightness and view angles also are great. It’s my favorite point that the resolution ratio can be adjusted to 720p by ROG. It’s more power saving at 720P. However，the bottom of the screen is a little yellow when shows white.
Performance
I don’t want to say more about performance just posting some screenshots.
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Camera
There are many modes including normal, smart, beauty, water mark, filters, panorama, audio control, audio note, best photo, HDR, all-focus. All these are very interesting and useful. If you want to know these completely, you need spend plenty of time to test them. Now, I just share some unique points with you.
If you have some question, please ask me, I will answer you.
The first I like is that the All-focus modes. In this mode, you can take a photo without focus, and then you can click anywhere of the photo to focus. The second is quick capture. You only need to press the less volume key continuously twice when screen is off. And then you can get a photo in about one second. As for the imaging quality, I’m not professional, so I just post some photos.
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OS
Huawei Honor 6 Smartphone with OS Android 4.4.2 KitKat, Graphics interface Emotion UI 2.3. It’s super smooth and magnificent. There are a lot of wallpapers and themes at local. If you want to more, you can download from online store freely. And there many transitions and widgets can be chosen. The simple home is similar to WP. What’s more, the smart control is useful, you can control nearly all household appliances such as air-condition, TV and DVD. The tone quality is wonderful in headphones but is common in speaker.
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Battery
It’s amazing that Honor has a 3100mah battery in 7.5mm thickness. As a phone heavy user, I can charge honor 6 once a day. If you are not heavy user, you can charge it two days even three days at a time.
Unlock Bootloader
I found this method from here. http://cn.club.vmall.com/thread-997165-1-1.html
I just translate them to English.
1. Apply for the unlocking password
Please click here http://en.club.vmall.com/emotiondownload.php?mod=unlock&action=pre
Unlocking Procedure
Preparation
1. Download the driver for your device from Huawei Device’s official website to a computer.
2. Download the ADB toolkit from Google’s website and install it on the computer. For example, install the toolkit to D:\adb_tools-2.0. Ensure that the folder contains the fastboot.exe file.
Unlocking procedure
1. Switch the device to fastboot mode.
Power off the device. (Note: Go to the settings menu and disable the fastboot function, or power off the device, remove the battery, and then wait for at least 2 seconds before reinstalling the battery.) For a mobile phone, press and hold the volume down and power keys simultaneously for at least 10 seconds (for a tablet, press and hold the volume up and power keys).
2. Connect the device to the computer.
Connect the device to the computer using a USB cable. From the computer, open the command window, enter the directory where the ADB toolkit is installed, and check that the device is connected to the computer properly. To do so, enter fastboot devices, and press Enter, if a message such as 9e42530e fastboot is displayed, the connection is set up properly.
3. Run the unlocking command.
In the computer’s command window, enter fastboot oem unlock password, for example, fastboot oem unlock 1234567812345678.
4. Complete the device bootloader unlocking.
Enter the unlocking password. Your device then restarts. (If the password entered is correct, the device will be restored to its factory settings, after which the device restarts and enters standby mode. The device’s bootloader is unlocked. If the password entered is incorrect, a message is displayed and the device enters standby mode.)
5. Check whether the unlocking succeeded.
Repeat steps 1 and 2. In the computer’s command window, enter fastboot oem get-bootinfo, the bootloader lock state of your device is displayed. Bootloader Lock State: LOCKED indicates that the bootloader is still locked. Re-perform the unlocking procedure and check that the password is correctly entered. Bootloader Lock State: UNLOCKED indicates that your device’s bootloader has been unlocked. You can then install a third-party firmware.
Root
I use SHUAME to root it. Others also are OK. It's easy to root after unlocking bootloader.
Recovery
Recovery for H60-L01
1.Install phone drivers to PC
2.Run recovery and then choose 1
Where can I buy Huawei Honor 6, I found here: http://www.gizok.com/huawei-honor-6-4g-lte-android-4-4-octa-core-3gb-16gb-smartphone-5-inch.html , but it is out of stock, There are other sites can buy it?
Krystyna said:
Where can I buy Huawei Honor 6, I found here: http://www.huaweimobileshop.com/hua...4-4-octa-core-3gb-16gb-smartphone-5-inch.html , but it is out of stock, There are other sites can buy it?
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You also can buy it here. http://item.jd.com/1160548.html. However, you must make an appointment and as far as I know you can only buy it in China.
liuya said:
HUAWEI released the Honor 6 the other day. The Honor 6 has highly cost-effective. I will rush to purchase it on the web tomorrow. If I can get it, I will review it as soon as possible at this thread. If not, the review will be put off. Now, I want to share its specs and photos with you.
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Specs:
Display: 5-inch display and 1920 x 1080 resolution.
CPU: Hisilicon K920 octa-core ( the performance is over Snapdragon 801)
GPU: Mali T628
RAM: 3GB
ROM: 16GB or 32GB
Battery: 3100mah
OS: EMOTION UI 2.3 Android 4.4.2
Price: 1999 Yuan for the 16GB ( about 322 USD) 2299 Yuan for the 32GB (about 370 USD)
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I'm sorry. I failed to buy it, so the review will be put off.
liuya said:
I'm sorry. I failed to buy it, so the review will be put off.
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Please share your opinion about the phone if you get it
talormolly said:
Please share your opinion about the phone if you get it
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OK,once I get the phone I'll share with you my viewspoints.
It doesn't support wcdma and lte, it's chinese version.
cesanaboia said:
It doesn't support wcdma and lte, it's chinese version.
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There are two versions. One supports WCDMA and LTE and it will be released over a period of time.
liuya said:
OK,once I get the phone I'll share with you my viewspoints.
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I like the phone actually and I would buy, as I don't live in USA.. I liked it after I read this http: //dgise.com /post/90375473474/a-new-huaweis-flagship-honor-6-sails-into-the-market
dragonlord88 said:
I like the phone actually and I would buy, as I don't live in USA.. I liked it after I read this http: //dgise.com /post/90375473474/a-new-huaweis-flagship-honor-6-sails-into-the-market
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I got it yesterday. I will review it as soon as possilble.
liuya said:
I got it yesterday. I will review it as soon as possilble.
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Which version did you get; The Chinese; And what store;
best score in atuntu benchmark :good:
paiktaras said:
Which version did you get; The Chinese; And what store;
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Now, there is only Chinese version, it supports GSM, TD-SCDMA and TD-LTE. The version which supports GSM, WCDMA and FDD-LTE will be released after a period of time. My Honor 6 was bought in Vmall.
brandilz said:
best score in atuntu benchmark :good:
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Yes, it is.
liuya said:
I got it yesterday. I will review it as soon as possilble.
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So how is it? And how did you buy it? I read that it sales only for the pre-payment made before July...
dragonlord88 said:
So how is it? And how did you buy it? I read that it sales only for the pre-payment made before July...
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Now you can buy it on VMAll once a week but need appointment.
nice device i hope to get soon...any idea if bootloader would be unlockable?
does the kernel source would be provided?
desalesouche said:
nice device i hope to get soon...any idea if bootloader would be unlockable?
does the kernel source would be provided?
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Huawei uploads kernel sources almost for every phone, and if they will upload kernel sources for Honor 6, it will mean that bootloader is unlockable
pirloavles said:
wait for this phone several months, i can not wait to buy after know the specification of it.
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In my opinion, it' worth buying.
desalesouche said:
nice device i hope to get soon...any idea if bootloader would be unlockable?
does the kernel source would be provided?
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Now, there is no the kernel source of Honor 6 and the bootlodaer can't be unlocked. I will continue to focus attention Official News.
Related
Hello, everybody. Since there's no forum for this 4G new phone - a twin of Blackstone , I hope you don't mind me joining you...
I just posted some photos here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=457037
But my knowledge in WinMo is very limited-- I was a UIQ guy.
I really appreciate it if anyone can help me with my question here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=461910
Thank you very much!
Your questions isn't specific toHTC Touch HD (4G) at all, its just a general windows mobile issue. So you shouldn't ask in this forum, and creating two threads for the same topic isn't fine as well.
But I think you questions get answered in the other thread.
Thank you, johnpatcher. That was just my first post. I do have more questions (as a new user of WinMo) to post later. After all, writing in English takes much time for me.
On the other hand, I'm not sure if any one can answer my questions specific to Max4G, since it is not for sale outside Russia, yet.
But it'll be interesting to compare it with HD, won't it?
p.s. I posted some questions on a Russian forum, however, I didn't find such good forum there compared to xda-developers.
HTC Max4G vs HTC HD
some simple comparison by a WinMo newbie:
Advantages of Max4G over HD
1. supports 4G WiMax
2. 1500mAh battery (HD: 1350)
3. built in 8GB memory (HD: 512MB ROM)
4. supports TV-Out (HD: none)
5. (disputable) looks better
Disadvantages of Max4G to HD
1. no 3.5mm audio jack
2. doesn't support 3G (no HSDPA/WCDMA）
3. minimum accessories in the kit, no soft case, microSD
4. costs 1050 USD in Moscow (sorry I wrote an incorrect price in another post)
--- however, this price is regarded low in Moscow provided the price for Touch Pro is 1300 USD there.
5. sports 3.2 megapixel camera (HD: 5.0 megapixel)
--- but this is an advantage for me, since I think 2.0 mega is enough for such small lense. Extra pixels don't improve the quality of photos at all; mostly they just waste more memory.
Equals
1. no flash for camera
2. gorgeous 3.8" display
3. expansion slot microSD
4. no GPS software
5. both support GPRS, EDGE, WiFi
6. equivalent CPU (I guess?)
I always heard that WinMo has great choices of software applications, but so far I cannot find the text input/keyboard for Chinese and Japanese languages.
The only program I heard is CE-Star, which is said to be perfect for X1. But I downloaded the trial version from the official website, and it caused serious crash on my Max4G Could it be due to the Russian interface on Max...??
Any help is greatly appreciated.
The file downloaded from the following link works fine for Traditional Chinese input on my wife's diamond:
http://www.studiokuma.com/wm/?section=support
Without her I can't tell you which one is the one she uses, buty I am sure it will make more sense to you then me.
Thank you so much for sharing the Studio Kuma.
I was in ecstasy to know that website, until.....
until I find the sentence at the system requirement: "This software doesn't work with phones after HTC Touch"
But thanks anyway!
sproxy said:
input on my wife's diamond:
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The diamond actually was published after the Touch, wasn't it ? So maybe just give it a try.
Perhaps being unable to read Chinese meant being brave enough to install it on diamond and pressing ok wherever I saw it. All I can say is it has very good integration on Diamond. It works fine on sms, email and messenger so far I had no complaint from her. I am not sure if the resolution difference would be an issue. It works perfect on my case. Also, never tested on official rom as well but i guess should be ok.
WiMax in Russia
Right now the 4G WiMax network is only functioning in two Russian cities: Saint Petersburg & Moscow. Last time when I was there, the 4G coverage was not satisfactory. I guess that is why Yota is free of charge so far, and it'll begin to charge around 50USD/month - unlimited access - after 31 March 2009 when the company Scartel promises to complete most of the construction.
(Don't you think 50USD is too expensive only for 4G service? The Moscow MTS GSM charges me about 70USD/month; that's 120USD totally. )
With that unlimited 4G access, Scartel says you can listen to tons of free music and watch tens of TV channels -- almost useless for me personally.
After booting up a new Max4G device, you have to download the Yota Center program in order to start up its service. But you need at first to find WiFi or spend a whole hour on downloading it via GPRS. Why couldn't they just save the program in the Max4G CDROM?
I was located in Moscow downtown. The 4G signal was very weak. The signal (RSSI) was around -90dB and the quality (CINR) was 9dB averagely.
However, it dropped to zero if you walk away from the window. That is, it was only usable on the road -- but I did not want to use a phone on a December Moscow street at all! ...So I gave up and switched to WiFi.
Some Russian guy told me he enjoys the high speed music channel when driving. It's also said the Yota network works better in Saint Petersburg.
My preliminary conclusion is, so far it's pain to use WiMax. Let's wait until January 2009 and I'll share my experience again.
You are right. If it works fine on a Diamond, there's a chance it works on Max4G, too.
I'll install the Spb Backup before trying the StudioKuma, in case it fails.
Hi again,
Out of curiosity, tested on my HD and here are the screenshots. I have no clue about what I might have input though.
Hope it helps.
You're lucky. It's very goos phone but need time to explore it. iPhone (T-Mobile G1) was same story, but after many hours hard work, cracking, experiments it's now perfect. HTC Max 4G is specially made for Yota, and truly hard locked to it. Need some jailbreak , custom WWE ROM, Hard SPL etc.
Can you tell me what's writen under battery (don't need IMEI), where is reset button and does it have standard bootloader (press volume down and reset simultaneously)<-- If have, pls give pics
Best regards
What is the exact dimension of your battery? I wonder if we can use it on the HD too?
it Max4G available in other countries or only russia?
citrix80 said:
it Max4G available in other countries or only russia?
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looks like only russia. But, it would be sweet if there was a WWE dual (3G/4G) unlocked one for the states someday!! I really like it's battery, shape, camera, and specs...
borce_razor said:
Can you tell me what's writen under battery (don't need IMEI), where is reset button and does it have standard bootloader (press volume down and reset simultaneously)<-- If have, pls give pics
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What's under the battery? It's written IMEI, S/N and P/N, and of course 'Made in Taiwan'... did I anwser your question?
Sorry I don't understand the bootloader. Mind telling me more?
The dimension of battery is 44*66*5 (cubic mm) Does it fit the HD? I'm curious to know, too.
It's not for sale in Russia yet; it's only for sale in two cities: St. Petersburg and Moscow.
sproxy: Thanks a lot for posting the screenshots of Chinese keyboard. (though the characters you type don't make sense ) Now before trying the Chinese keyboard, I must find a ghost software... in case I'll crash my phone again.
Not IMEI, SN PN, which product code is it (Touch HD is BLAC100)
Begovaya said:
The dimension of battery is 44*66*5 (cubic mm) Does it fit the HD? I'm curious to know, too.
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Won't fit since it's a diffent size per here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=448787
borce_razor said:
Not IMEI, SN PN, which product code is it (Touch HD is BLAC100)
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On my Max it's written QUAR100
Today I got on my hand 3 phones altogether: Max4G, HD and a white Diamond.
I confirm that the batteries for Max & HD are completely different in dimension. The battery for Max is much larger.
When holding Max & HD side by side, you feel Max is slightly larger and thicker, and you understand that Max has to be "square" to keep its size reasonably slim.
I took some pictures by my SE P1i, but it was too dim and the result was horrible. Anyway, I'll post them up here later.
Sorry the following pics were poorly shot - by a phone camera in a dim room.
This picture shows that the batteries for HD and Max4G are not interchangeable.
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Left: HD, Right: Max
Compare the size
HD - White Diamond - Max
Screen size
HD - iPhone - Max (someone looks brighter simply because of its settings)
UNBOXING (check also the info in the video description on Youtube)
MEGA REVIEW (33 minutes)
Smart Watch ZGPAX S28 with SIM/MicroSD Card Slot, MTK6260, 450mAh Battery.
This device is a very practical and convenient tool. The design has some small similarities with the Gear 2 from Samsung. It seems use the same hardware as another smartwatch out called Aoluguya M6, that also can be found on the internet. But the M6 seems to have another kind of software/firmware than the S28.
The ZGPAX S28 can be used with or without a smartphone. To use all features a Android phone is needed, but some few basic features can also be used if connected with an iPhone over bluetooth.
The ZGPAX S28 uses its own OS (probably Nucleus RTOS for the operating system) so it is not running full android (but connects to Android phones via an BT app), and it has no built-in camera (but instead it has built-in SIM and SD card slot, and calls can be done without a separate phone). For the low price (half or even 1/3 of many other smartwatches out), this watch is IMO amazing and very nice!
Specifications & features:
- CPU: MTK6260 360MHz
- 1.54 inch Touch Screen 240x240
- Phone feature with Single SIM (Micro)
- MicroSD Card slot
- Pedometer
- Antilost
- Bluetooth 3.0
- MP3 Player
- Find phone
- Sleep detection
- SMS
- Phonebook
- Local music
- Remote camera
- FM radio
- Calendar
- Use your own ringtones
- 450mAh Battery 3.7V Li-ion
- Standby 72 hours / Talk 6 hours / Music 8 hours
- Micro USB port
- Multilanguage
- Size 58x39x12.5mm
- Weight 55g
- G-sensor
- Icons can be re-ordered like you want them
- Earphones are included, can be used via the USB port
- QWERTY keyboard / T9 / Handwriting
Pros:
- This is for users who want a cheap standalone watch with SIM and no need for full android OS.
- Own SIM card tray and SD card slot
- Own phonebook, no need to sync from phone
- Price is amazing low! (1/3 of other smartwatches)
- Gear 2 design with front button
- Headphones for the microUSB port are included
- Can use your own custom mp3 ringtones
- The watch can also connect to a BT speaker and play the music via that
Cons:
- Not full android, uses own system OS
- No GPS
- Not waterproof
- Only 1 digital and 1 analog clock
- No wallpapers
- No WLAN, only possible for data via SIM card
- No built-in camera (only remote cam possible)
Note: It will only work with GSM Networks: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
If anyone should have some hacks, tips or tricks to this watch, please share!
I am also searching for another firmware or upgrade for it.
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The ZGPAX S28 uses its own OS, so it is not running full android
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Can you kindly explain more about the OS please? Can full Android be ported
I'll wait for your review for the battery life, can you also show notifications.
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Those Chinese sure know how to copy tech! You'd never know by looking at the HS that it's not a Sammy.
You say it's not running "full" android... So what is it running? Which version is it built from? Or is this simply a proprietary "phone OS"?
No wifi either. ..but a good price for what you're getting. Ive seen it for $49.99 on PandaWill
and DealsMachine have an offer for $43.99
I've ordered one and would hope android could be ported. But for the price and the fact that it's a phone is awesome!
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I've ordered one and would hope android could be ported. But for the price and the fact that it's a phone is awesome!
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Can't put Android on MTK6260. The thing clocks at 360 mhz. Not to mention, it has 8mb ROM and 8mb RAM.
They go have an Android version that has a similar design out though called the S8.
http://zgpax.com/androidwatch/41-36.html
izakura said:
I've ordered one and would hope android could be ported. But for the price and the fact that it's a phone is awesome!
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[emoji106] Could you let us know about the battery life.
simple1i said:
[emoji106] Could you let us know about the battery life.
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Sure! I am pretty sure Sy7ler will do a review that will be comprehensive as he always does.
I might do a review and unboxing but will report my finding back here.
Good day to all! God bless.
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Can't put Android on MTK6260. The thing clocks at 360 mhz. Not to mention, it has 8mb ROM and 8mb RAM.
They go have an Android version that has a similar design out though called the S8.
http://zgpax.com/androidwatch/41-36.html
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I somehow completely overlooked these specs thanks for pointing that out! A bit of a bummer I may have to check out the s8 I really like the look of this style.
izakura said:
I somehow completely overlooked these specs thanks for pointing that out! A bit of a bummer I may have to check out the s8 I really like the look of this style.
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If this watch:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2882896 - doesn't arrive soon then i will have to look at the S8 too. Both are good [emoji106]
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If this watch:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2882896 - doesn't arrive soon then i will have to look at the S8 too. Both are good [emoji106]
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I'm waiting for gearbest to process the order it's been a few days. I hope it doesn't take a long time to ship.
simple1i said:
Can you kindly explain more about the OS please? Can full Android be ported
I'll wait for your review for the battery life, can you also show notifications.
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PS. I have updated post #1 with a full MEGA REVIEW now.
(in this I show how notifications work, on SMS you can read the message and also reply back! Batterylife is good for about 2 days with normale usage, but also depends on brightness of the screen - I have mine on full).
This watch can not run full android. It was not meant to run a full OS. That's why the price is also so low. It is only for those who want a Smartwatch with built-in sim and basic features for calling, notifications and SMS.
Guys, the S8 may be better on paper, but I just checked it, and it is actually not released yet from ZGPAX, also the few sellers who already are trying to sell it have it priced for triple the price of the S28 - just remember that.
For the price I think the S28 is a nice watch, if you can live with no full os and only basic features. Also the S28 have some few nice features, like you can choose own ringtones, reply directly with QWERTY or T9 keyboard to SMS, own built-in phonebook, and it can call independent from a connected phone etc. Some of these things are even missing or not possible on my other Kingelon K2 smartwatch that runs with full Android 4.2. So a full android OS doesn't necessary make the watch better.
mghtymse007 said:
Those Chinese sure know how to copy tech! You'd never know by looking at the HS that it's not a Sammy.
You say it's not running "full" android... So what is it running? Which version is it built from? Or is this simply a proprietary "phone OS"?
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I am a bit unsure what the system actually is. Seems to be Tizen or something just based off on Linux. There is no version inside the settings. But still I hope for a future firmware upgrade. When connected to the computer, you can on the watch choose to connect it as a mass USB storage or COM port.
S7yler thanks for such a comprehensive review. I am amazed at all of the feature of the s28 and was shocked with how much you can do with the device I feel a lot better about buying one. Hopefully it gets shipped out from gear best soon!
Even though it's not running android whatever os it has, seems to add enough to the watch. Even how you can rearrange app icons and have transition effects, is surprising for a watch at this price. Can't wait to get mine!
Does it have a reminder or To-do app?
S7yler - With no Wifi, usually its possible to get data on the watch through Bluetooth, worth trying it out.
Thanks for the review.
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I am a bit unsure what the system actually is. Seems to be Tizen or something just based off on Linux.
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Definitely doesn't run Tizen. Minimum hardware compliance for Tizen is 512 MB RAM and 1 GB ROM. The chipset (MTK6260) usually runs Nucleus RTOS for the operating system.
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Definitely doesn't run Tizen. Minimum hardware compliance for Tizen is 512 MB RAM and 1 GB ROM. The chipset (MTK6260) usually runs Nucleus RTOS for the operating system.
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are you saying it is runing Nucleus or do we have a mystery on our hands?
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are you saying it is runing Nucleus or do we have a mystery on our hands?
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Almost positive it's Nucleus RTOS. For the low end MTK chips, the options are very limited.
the omate x is using nucleus too.
I take it theres no apps for the S28?
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Definitely doesn't run Tizen. Minimum hardware compliance for Tizen is 512 MB RAM and 1 GB ROM. The chipset (MTK6260) usually runs Nucleus RTOS for the operating system.
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Ok thanks for clarifying this.
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Does it have a reminder or To-do app?
S7yler - With no Wifi, usually its possible to get data on the watch through Bluetooth, worth trying it out.
Thanks for the review.
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Inside the calendar on the watch, you can add reminders, for example if you need to remember something a special day, you can add a note in the calendar at setup a reminder alert. Just like in a normal calendar. Or you can get notified from the smartphones calendar. It does not look like that data is possible other than from the Sim cards GPRS/wap.
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Definitely doesn't run Tizen. Minimum hardware compliance for Tizen is 512 MB RAM and 1 GB ROM. The chipset (MTK6260) usually runs Nucleus RTOS for the operating system.
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Do you know if there are mods or Roms of Nucleus Rtos that might offer even more functionality with this MTK6260? Thanks.
Elephone P9000 (Real Reviews & Discussion) 5.5" FHD, Helio P10, Android 6.0, NFC, CNC
Full In-Depth Review
Real unboxing & first hands on
In this video I introduce & review the Elephone P9000. After that I put it through various tests and show you some results. I also remove the backcover, so you can have a look inside and what the battery info actually shows.
In the end of the video I list all the pros & cons, so if you just want to know if this device is for you or not, just jump to the conclusion in the end of the video!
Camera samples: (be the judge yourself) (Clearly needs some optimization!)
https://www.mediafire.com/folder/omk7fya8d3t79/Elephone_P9000_Camera_Samples
UPDATE: Camera has been improved, check here now: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65685299&postcount=26
Changelog for the 0302 OTA Update: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65674830&postcount=23
Geekbench 3 battery test (with dimmed screen/minimum settings)
https://browser.primatelabs.com/battery3/213325
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Highlights
- 5.5 Inch LG OGS Narrow Bezel, 1920*1080 pixels FHD
- Helio P10 MTK6755 2.0GHz Octa Core, GPU: ARM Mali-T860
- 4GB RAM + 32GB ROM, TF-Card up to 256GB
- Fingerprint Touch- ID, Off Screen Wakeup & App Lock
- 3000mAh battery, supports wireless charging & fastcharge
- 13 MP f2.0 Sony IMX258 main camera + 8 MP OV8858 front
- Laser Auto Focus & dual tone LED flash
- CNC made alloy frame
- NFC, USB Typ -C, 2.4G / 5G WIFI, OTG , BT 4.0
- Gyroscope, G-Sensor, P-Sensor, L-Sensor, Hall, E-compass etc.
- Smart Key / Offscreen gestures
- Android 6.0 system Marshmallow
- Supports 2G & 3G & 4G LTE network
- Network: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz, WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100MHz, FDD-LTE B1/B3/B7/B8/B20
You are prompted by this when you insert a microSD card:
exFAT doesn't seem to be found. I already tried that. But a 128GB card in FAT32 worked.
More real Elephone P9000 videos here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpADt1bvDL8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sD3aufMrh_Y
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Q6bvKS7tLo
Check here if it works with your network/carrier:
http://www.willmyphonework.net
I want to share some personal experiences that I so far had with the battery/batterylife on this device.
Standard charger test & battery capacity mAh (with cable):
I today did a measurement with an USB tool. I ran the battery dead so it turned off by itself.
Then I plugged in a standard charger (5V, 1A) and let it charge from 0-100% - I wanted to do this first test just with a normal charger. And the charging was done while the phone was turned off.
- At time 17:24 I started the charging and the battery was on 0%
- At time 19:10 (106 minutes later) it showed 100% charged the USB tool show then 2770mah
But I noticed that the charging didn't really stop, it kept charging even when showing 100%.
So I let it charge on to see when it would stop completely....
- At time 19:35 (131 minutes later) it still showed 100% charged, but the USB tool showed then 2949mah and it was stopped!!!
Fast charger test (with cable & Elephones big fast charger).
It charges 45% in only 38 minutes!
It charges 76% in only 62 minutes!
It charges 90% in only 73 minutes!
It charges 100% in only 87 minutes!
That is really quick.
Geekbench 3 battery test results: (run with dimmed display)
http://browser.primatelabs.com/battery3/213325
With the wireless charger pad, it charges rather slow.
30% in 60 minutes
So expect about 200 minutes (3 hours and 20 minutes) for a full charge.
Info:
The battery seems to be very close to the promised 3000mAh. But the battery indicator/percentage (at least for me) didn't seem to be fully correct, or I need to calibrate it some more. Maybe more charge cycles would also help, as I so far only charged it few times.
Regarding normal daily use, I was able to get through about 1 day (23 hours and 10 minutes), but not much more. I observed the battery usage with GSam Battery Monitor and it seems that the phone was held awake 14 hours, I'm not sure what that means, but maybe it is because of wakelocks? that said, I also had email push activated, so it may have checked randomly for new mails also. Besides that I of course also had things like GPS, Dual SIM, WiFi and the Fingerprint scanner activated....
What's your overall impression of the phone? Is there any noticeable lag? Does it feel high quality in the hand?
And the display looks quite nice- is it nice in person?
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What's your overall impression of the phone? Is there any noticeable lag? Does it feel high quality in the hand?
And the display looks quite nice- is it nice in person?
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My overall impression of the phone is really good. No noticeable lag, seems very smooth. And yes it feels very high quality in the hand, very close to a OnePlus 2 I would say. The display looks exactly like in my video also in person. In terms of design and display quality this is maybe the best phone from Elephone so far. I can't remember to have had an Elephone with the same high hardware quality, even the GPS is super good. My only real remark is the batterylife, which could be better.
Thanks for the feedback Styler it really does look like a quality handset.
If you go by the feature list, the only other handset on the market that ticks as many boxes as the P9000 is the Note 5.
That's taking into consideration wireless charging, 4GB RAM, NFC etc. Even then, the P9000 has Laser Focus and Micro USB Type-C which is incredibly handy. Can't wait to get my hands on one.
Hello people
Mine just arrived today. So far it looks like a good device but time (and XDA support) will tell. Here are a couple of observations and early bugs. I hope someone sees this (from Elephone) and fixes it in the next software release.
OBSERVATIONS:
- you can enable navigation bar (stock android soft buttons)
- only installing SuperSU doesn't work
- OS build date is 26.1.2016.
BUGS:
- When you insert a non english SIM card (mine is Croatian) the phone automatically changes the system language to the language of the SIM card. It does this on every restart and no matter which language was previously selected. It does it on both SIM1 and SIM2 slots.
- When restarting the phone the mobile data doesn't work any more. I have to switch it to 3G and then back to 4G and it works then.
- When I enable the navigation buttons (stock soft buttons) the hardware button continues to work (should be switched off). Also, the swipe home button up to open Google Now doesn't work. Don't know if this is a MM feature.
- Volume down buttons has some issues. Volume up works without a problem but volume down doesn't always respond, have to press it harder for it to work.
I hope we'll get a XDA forum section for the P9000 soon. Also, if you have something you would like me to check out on the phone let me know.
@apolloFER I think your problem with the volume button is hardware related, because it works fine always on mine.
@s7yler Yup, I'm pretty sure it is hardware related. But just wanted to mention that there's a chance for that to happen with this device.
There's a bug report form on elephone forum (and an email to do that) so I reported them.
The auto language change will be driving me nuts! I can already tell.
Onwards toward rooting the phone.
adb shell has su access (at /system/xbin/su) and I can remount the system as rw and copy whatever I want to /system/bin. Which should allow me to copy the latest su to that place. Will see if it works.
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@s7yler Yup, I'm pretty sure it is hardware related. But just wanted to mention that there's a chance for that to happen with this device.
There's a bug report form on elephone forum (and an email to do that) so I reported them.
The auto language change will be driving me nuts! I can already tell.
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The thing with the "auto language change" I have also seen on some other china phones, it also happens for me on the Leagoo Elite 1. And yeah it's pretty annoying as my SIM card is German, but I rather want the phone to be in English
btw. post #1 is also now updated with my full video REVIEW, battery test & camera samples for people who don't know the device yet.....
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Also, the swipe home button up to open Google Now doesn't work. Don't know if this is a MM feature.
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You just have to press and hold the home button to start Google Now... not swipe up... Recent apps will instead be shown when you press the square button. (not holding the circle button then).
This phone looks extremely good. Looking forward to it!
I´m worried about the camera on this one. The sample pictures you posted @s7yler seems to lack in focus. I can´t see the focus in the pictures. No sharpness at all.
I just hope it´s better than my Oneplus One that is just rebooting all the time. And that Gearbest will ship it soon...
Good review BTW @s7yler
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And what Bluetooth version can it handle? 4.1?
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I´m worried about the camera on this one. The sample pictures you posted @s7yler seems to lack in focus. I can´t see the focus in the pictures. No sharpness at all.
I just hope it´s better than my Oneplus One that is just rebooting all the time. And that Gearbest will ship it soon...
Good review BTW @s7yler
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And what Bluetooth version can it handle? 4.1?
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Yep, the camera really needs some optimization! pictures indeed lack sharpness and focus!
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Yep, the camera really needs some optimization! pictures indeed lack sharpness and focus!
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Gizchina said that the camera's poor quality is related to hardware problem (due to cheap lens). What do you think? I pre ordered P9000 mostly because it's camera promise.
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Gizchina said that the camera's poor quality is related to hardware problem (due to cheap lens). What do you think? I pre ordered P9000 mostly because it's camera promise.
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How would Gizchina know if it is hardware or software related? it is impossible to know. Could be software but could also be the sensor, I'm not sure what the reason is.
any fix for wakelock though?
Hi s7yler,
Nice post,
I'm not a pro with Android phones but I had bad experiences with Elephone (bad software, no system update, no after sale service and bad support in the company's forum) in afew words : ''Elephone promises a lot of things but forget it afer sale''...
Maybe The P 9000 will give me hope in this company.
( I saw good price for the Asus Zenphone 2 and XDA have a good support)
What is the score with Antutu 6 Benchmark?
Thank's
icare2
Do it support qc 2 charge ? Some chinese phone support qc and mtk fast charge too.
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apolloFER said:
Onwards toward rooting the phone.
adb shell has su access (at /system/xbin/su) and I can remount the system as rw and copy whatever I want to /system/bin. Which should allow me to copy the latest su to that place. Will see if it works.
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Hello,
I have received the device as well and would love to know if you have figured out a way to root the p9000. That, and Xposed, should help make this device my daily driver.
I am kind of disappointed with the camera. I am yet to see the laser autofocus to work properly. Focusing still takes like 2 secs every time, which is slightly annoying for someone used to quick focus.
LEMFO LES2
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Specs:
Chassis: Metal
SoC: MediaTek MT6580M
CPU: ARM Cortex-A7, 1300 MHz, Cores: 4
GPU: ARM Mali-400 MP1, Cores: 1
RAM: 1 GB
Storage: 16 GB
Memory cards: None
Display: 1.3 in, IPS, 360 x 360 pixels
Protection:
Battery: 450 mAh
OS: Android 5.1 (Heavily Customized)
Camera: None
SIM card: Single-SIM, Nano Size
Wi-Fi: b, g, n 2.4GHz, single-band, Wi-Fi Hotspot
USB: 2.0, Magnetic Dock
Bluetooth: 4.0 LE
Positioning: GPS, A-GPS
Other Features:
Colors: Black, Silver
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Official Website:
http://www.lemfo.com/
Reviews:
My own review: Post #2
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Introduction
After the well-known LES1, LEMFO decided to release a cost-friendly variant without the AMOLED screen and with a lower-res screen. This is the LEMFO LES2
Just like most entry-level chinese smartphones, also this smartwatch comes with a Mediatek MT6580M clocked at 1.3GHz, with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of RAM. No 4G connectivity is present.
Unboxing
The package contains more than expected accessories: 1x Charging Dock, 2x Micro-USB Cables (Why? xD), 1x Screwdriver, 1x Kit of extra screws, 1x Screen Protector, 1x Manual, 2x Misc. Paper and the Smartwatch (of course).
Unlike some other charging docks i have tested with other smartwatches, this one feels solid and pretty-well made. It sticks perfectly to the back of the watch and the magnet is powerful enough to keep everything in place. I would recommend to get something high and narrow where to place the dock (Apple iWatch docks would be fine) in order to avoid to stress the wristband while docked.
Design & Features
Compared to the predecessor LES1, it must be said that the design hasn't been improved, and with the lack of a 2.5D curved screen, it doesn't look better at all.
Anyway, the chassis is completely made of metal, it feels as solid as an high-quality standard watch, and the build quality is acceptable.
On the right side there are two identical keys, basically an Home/Power button and a Back button. Both keys feel a bit spongy, but i think this is related to some sort of insulation added inside in order to avoid any kind of liquid and dust intrusion.
As regards the left side, there is only the microphone.
The back features a Removable Metal Back Cover, together with an Heart-Rate Sensor, a Speaker Grill and the Magnetic Pin Connector.
Here you can see where it is possible to insert a Nano-SIM Card for Mobile Connectivity (if want to use it as an indipendent device). I would have expected some sort of plastic cover over the motherboard in order to avoid short-circuits or such, but this way it is easier to replace something inside.
As already mentioned before, the LES2 doesn't use an AMOLED screen anymore, but instead it uses an 1.3" IPS Screen with a resolution of 360x360. Don't expect superb quality or color accuracy, it is as good as a mid-range IPS screen, with a mid-high level of brightness.
The wrist-band is good and bad in the same time. It is super comfortable, soft and pretty cosy for the wrist itself, but it is the classic rubber-band that isn't dust friendly at all, meaning that it will look dirty almost everytime. Personally i would have preferred a less comfortable but more hygienic variant.
Software and Usage
This smartwatch runs an heavily customized version of Android 5.1, with November 2015 Security Patches (???), and an overall nice user-experience. There are Custom UIs available online too, but i can't mirror them here.
Here is a video where i show you all features of the UI, so i won't be describing them in the paragraph. There is no audio so don't worry, you can just enjoy the video just like it is a slideshow
Many watchfaces are pre-installed, and it is possible to install other ones directly from the watch, as shown in this other video i made (same way as before, no audio...).
Something i don't find impressive is the Android App used to sync notifications with the smartphone. The UI is pretty simple, easy to understand, but there is an huge lack of features. Basically, it handles only three features: Notifications, Find the Target (in case of loss) and File Transfer. That's it!
Even though it lacks features, it is working as should, even if sometimes gets killed in the background (probably only on Xiaomi's MIUI). Also, it is not available on the Play Store!
Talking about the Battery Life, it isn't superb either. Even without a SIM-Card inserted, with Bluetooth always-on and WiFi off, it barely reaches one day of usage, using it only for notifications and to check the time.
Conclusion
Sincerely i am a bit confused about this new model. Compared to the LES1, it is clear enough that what we get is a downgrade, but the lack of a proper sync app and a pretty limited battery life, do not convince me entirely.
Talking about the positive stuff, the design is clean, it doesn't feel fragile, and performance-wise it is just perfect, it doesn't have any lag even when stressed. This is probably the most similar experience to an Android Wear smartwatch.
Instead, talking about the negative stuff, the screen doesn't look great, battery life is limited barely reaching a day of standard usage (with no SIM-Card inserted) and the lack of a proper android app to sync watchfaces or everything else limit its usage slightly.
So, is this a smartwatch that should be considered? Maybe, if the LES1 won't be produced anymore and if this gets way cheaper than its predecessor, then yes, otherwise, keep looking at the LES1.
Pros:
Solid Chassis
Great Design
Comfortable Wrist-Band
Smooth User Interface
Cons:
Outdated Android Security Patches
Lack of Android App features
Barely sufficient Battery Life
Mediocre IPS Screen
Rating:
Packaging and Accessories: 9.5
Design and Materials: 9.5
Performance & Usage: 9.5
Screen: 7
Sound: 8
Battery Life: 6
Price: 8
You can find full-res images (I know, Quality isn't excellent) here: http://imgur.com/a/Z5WyF
Official Website: http://www.lemfo.com/
You can buy it on many online shops. Official, and authorized, Retailers are listed in the LEMFO website.
It's very important that people understand what this is.
It is a rebadged Finow X3 +. It just has 16gb storage rather than 8gb.
It's firmware is sadly not much different apart from the same UI as the X5 Air.
The gps is flawed on the original and it will be interesting to see if is the same is true here.
The straps are prone to snap off close to the body of the watch.
The connection points for charging and data suffer very badly from corrosion from sweating.
Battery life is pretty bad and you might find that auto sync is permanently disabled in the system so that push messages are not available. At least this is true of the X5 Air.
I have suggested fixes for some of these issues but sadly they have been ignored by the manufacturer.
I am happy to be proved wrong here and I hope I am wrong - for the sake of the customers.
But until I get hold of one (if I get hold of one) please check out what I have said as I would be impressed if it is not true.
Cheers
Pablo.
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pablo11 said:
It is a rebadged Finow X3 +. It just has 16gb storage rather than 8gb..
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Yeah it might be possible, same OEM.
pablo11 said:
It's firmware is sadly not much different apart from the same UI as the X5 Air.
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It does look identical to most Android 5.1 smartwatches, same OS basically.
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The gps is flawed on the original and it will be interesting to see if is the same is true here.
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Mine seems to work decently, at least for now.
pablo11 said:
The straps are prone to snap off close to the body of the watch.
The connection points for charging and data suffer very badly from corrosion from sweating.
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At least on mine, these issues are not present.
I'm waiting for LEMFO to release its firmware so that i can work on a Custom ROM, since it requires huge improvements.
Yes, it takes a while, normally a couple of weeks or months for the issues to materialise.
Just have a look at users experience with the X3 plus.
It is the same same watch - confirmed.
However, I still have my X3 plus and it still works but then I don't use it. I keep it for support purposes for the forum members.
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I'm waiting for LEMFO to release its firmware so that i can work on a Custom ROM, since it requires huge improvements.
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Any word on the firmware release? I have been using the LES2 for about a week & the firmware blows. I can't even get gmail to install or most other apps for that matter. Also a lot of the settings seem to be missing that you would expect to find. A few examples are storage, users, battery.
Some app settings like google play. The background is white with the text font color being white. You can barely read the text. This is absolutely pitiful.
The firmware cannot be that different from the Finow X3 or Les1. I don't believe that these issues exist with either of those.
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Any word on the firmware release? I have been using the LES2 for about a week & the firmware blows. I can't even get gmail to install or most other apps for that matter. Also a lot of the settings seem to be missing that you would expect to find. A few examples are storage, users, battery.
Some app settings like google play. The background is white with the text font color being white. You can barely read the text. This is absolutely pitiful.
The firmware cannot be that different from the Finow X3 or Les1. I don't believe that these issues exist with either of those.
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No single word, LEMFO doesn't reply to my request.
Is it even possible to access the official firmwares for this watch? If we ever get troubles, i can't find any rom whatsoever.
manusvieira said:
Is it even possible to access the official firmwares for this watch? If we ever get troubles, i can't find any rom whatsoever.
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Considering their behavior, I don't think so.
Flash a compatible rom maybe? Since many of these devices are practically equal, i dunno.
I revive my les 2 dead after trying intalling another flash rom
first of all sorry for my english but i only speak spanish, Well i tell my experience after a 2 days of attempting reviving my les 2. i tried a few roms similar like the les 1 rom but nothings works on a lot of mistakes in the attempt DR_RAM errors NAND FLASH Errors (when i boot the smartwatch only stripes in the screen and bootloop) etc... well the only slution by the moment that i found is first FORMAT with the SCATTER FILE of lemfo 1
after FLASH in DOWNLOAD mode ONLY SELECT THE PRELOADER with the same scatter file STEP 2 finally FLASH with the rom of FINOW x3 PLUS w612_X3+_160927 but untick the PRELOADER box, i guess maybe i lose the 8gb of memory extra due to download the FINOW X3 PLUS firmware but the lemfo recognized me the 16gb. I'll be testing all the features and any change I notice
This stock watchface (with flags) is amazing. Anyone can post a link to download it?
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first of all sorry for my english but i only speak spanish, Well i tell my experience after a 2 days of attempting reviving my les 2. i tried a few roms similar like the les 1 rom but nothings works on a lot of mistakes in the attempt DR_RAM errors NAND FLASH Errors (when i boot the smartwatch only stripes in the screen and bootloop) etc... well the only slution by the moment that i found is first FORMAT with the SCATTER FILE of lemfo 1
after FLASH in DOWNLOAD mode ONLY SELECT THE PRELOADER with the same scatter file STEP 2 finally FLASH with the rom of FINOW x3 PLUS w612_X3+_160927 but untick the PRELOADER box, i guess maybe i lose the 8gb of memory extra due to download the FINOW X3 PLUS firmware but the lemfo recognized me the 16gb. I'll be testing all the features and any change I notice
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That sounds like a method, i'll be curious to see your testing results. I tried to contact LEMFO to no result. I did recieve an anwer but no firmware access. They basically said to format / restore the smartwatch -.-'
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That sounds like a method, i'll be curious to see your testing results. I tried to contact LEMFO to no result. I did recieve an anwer but no firmware access. They basically said to format / restore the smartwatch -.-'
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All works fine with the firmware of the FINOW X3+ (with this firmware it can be rooted and install the TWRP) only 2 issues the first i had to recover the IMEI with the apk MTK ENGINNER and second i lose the heart pedometer function but im not sure if its because of the root or another cause. The root and the TWRP boot works well with some versions of the FINOW Firmware but the google play works rather slow
nice work.
Do you confirm losing 8gb storage as well with that rom?
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nice work.
Do you confirm losing 8gb storage as well with that rom?
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The Smartwatch still have 16gb -3gb of the rom
Can you get access online for clock faces? Did you manage to create a ROM image from stock?
Hey,
I finally got access to the official firmware of LEMFO LES2, given by LEMFO themselves. There is hope after all.
manusvieira said:
Hey,
I finally got access to the official firmware of LEMFO LES2, given by LEMFO themselves. There is hope after all.
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What's the point of this post if you are not sharing it?
DIGGRO DI06 - Information & Reviews - 1.39" AMOLED | MT6580M | Android 5.1 | 2MP Cam
DIGGRO DI06
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Chassis: Metal
SoC: MediaTek MT6580M
CPU: ARM Cortex-A7, 1001 MHz, Cores: 4
GPU: ARM Mali-400 MP1, Cores: 1
RAM: 1 GB
Storage: 16 GB
Memory cards: None
Display: 1.39 in, AMOLED, 400 x 400 pixels
Protection:
Battery: 350 mAh
OS: Android 5.1 (Heavily Customized)
Camera: 2MP, SuperPix Sensor
SIM card: Single-SIM, Nano Size
Wi-Fi: b, g, n 2.4GHz, single-band, Wi-Fi Hotspot
USB: 2.0, Magnetic Dock
Bluetooth: 4.0 LE
Positioning: GPS, A-GPS
Other Features:
Colors: Black, Silver
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Official Website:
https://www.diggro.com/collections/smart-watch/products/diggro-di06
Official Firmware
goo.gl/bB3a5n
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Reviews:
My own review: Post #2
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Review
Introduction
This is the DIGGRO DI06
Part of the nowadays common rebrands, this DI06 from DIGGRO features the same hardware you would find on a low-end 3G smartphone, mostly for power-saving reasons. Together with the MT6580M chipset, there is only 1GB of RAM and 16GB of Storage, all packed in a Metal Chassis and an AMOLED screen, probably the most interesting feature of this device.
Unboxing
A pretty basic set of accessories in included in the package: 1x Charging Dock, 1x Micro-USB Cable, 1x Screwdriver, 1x Kit of extra screws, 1x Manual and the Smartwatch (of course). Unfortunately there isn't any spare screen protector even though one is pre-applied.
The charging dock looks nice, but in reality it comes with a pretty important flaw: almost inexistent magnet. It only sticks to the back without holding the smartwatch in place, and the magnet is so weak that even the lightest movement would cause it to detach. A bit disappointing.
Design & Features
Something really premium about this device is the front glass. It is 2.5D curved and perfectly inserted in the metal chassis, similar to the implementation you get on a smartphone.
Quality-wise everything feels premium too thanks to the Metal Chassis. No imperfections noticed. Its weight is decent, only 63g, not much considering the material.
On the right side there is only one key that works as a back/power button, with a nice tactile feedback. Just below the key, there is a mini 2MP camera (i call it the Spy Camera considering the position) and the main microphone.
As regards the left side, there is only a grill (not bear...) for the speaker.
The whole back side is made of Plastic, with a removable cover for the SIM-Card Slot, the Heart-Rate Sensor and 4-pins for the Magnetic Dock. I was not able to notice any corrosion on the pins after ~1 month of usage.
Luckily, even though i do not like OLED screen too much, this model features an AMOLED panel with a resolution of 400x400 pixels. On a smartwatch this is a must feature for power-saving and real blacks, and i can confirm its quality. Also, it is really bright, but due its limited size i was not able to measure the lux value.
I have been testing lots of smartbands and smartwatches since i started to review tech. devices, and the band used on this device is actually pretty good. It attracts some dusts just like most rubber-bands, but it doesn't get dirty neither it causes the wrist to sweat/fell hot. Let's say a stress-free band. Unfortunately it isn't replaceable, or at least not with something generic since antennas are inside the band.
Software and Usage
Sadly, the software isn't "premium" at all. It runs on a heavily customized version of Android 5.1 with June 2016 security patches. Still, it runs really really smooth with no lags, something i wasn't expecting considering the custom OS.
In order to show you all customizations made to the OS, i made a video that, hopefully, is enough to provide an overview of what i am talking about. The video doesn't feature any voice, so you can mute it or just listen to the included music.
The OS recommends to install an app called "WiiWear" to sync all notifications with the device but it literally sucks, so, as recommended by the company itself, i switched to another app called "Watch Droid" that works perfectly, with no connectivity issues, plus, it allows to reply to messages with personalized templates.
V AVOID THIS APP! V
Instead, install this on your smartphone: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lumaticsoft.watchdroidphone
and this one on the smartwatch: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lumaticsoft.watchdroidassistant
Just some screenshots about the Watch Droid app and the Bluetooth Connection.
Something that impressed me is the built-in mini camera, it is made by SuperPix and provides some great photos considering the low resolution. Sure, it doesn't support auto-focus, but it is way better than most spy camera available on the market. Really impressive.
Here you can see some samples.
Finally, as regards the Battery Life, the 350mAh built-in battery doesn't help much, but at least i was able to reach 1 day and a half of usage without any SIM-Card inserted, but with both BT and WiFi turned on and no battery saving options active. With some software customizations it should be possible to reach at least two/three days of usage, coming later
Conclusion
I don't know how other models released by DIGGRO are so it hard to say whether this is an upgrade or not compared to a previously released model. This DI06 is a solid piece of hardware that requires some software improvements, or at least provide the Watch Droid app by default.
The AMOLED screen together with the impressive build quality definitely make it a step above others i tested, but it is still far from an Android Wear Smartwatch.
Honestly, i can recommend this smartwatch to those who can't spend the extra for an Android Wear model, just consider everything written above and keep following this thread for updates and possible improvements that i will provide. I promise to not abandon this model ^^.
Pros:
Excellent Build Quality
Bright AMOLED screen
Decent built-in Camera
High Quality Band
Cons:
Unpolished and not updated Software
Terrible Magnetic Dock
Slightly outdated hardware
Pricy (based on the official pricing)
Rating: 8.2
Packaging and Accessories: 6.5
Design and Materials: 10
Performance & Usage: 9.5
Screen: 9.5
Sound: 8
Battery Life: 7
Price: 7
You can find full-res images (I know, Quality isn't excellent) here: https://imgur.com/a/MvvVk
Official Website: https://www.diggro.com/collections/smart-watch/products/diggro-di06
You can buy it on many online shops. Official, and authorized, Retailers are listed in the DIGGRO website.
Nice review, thanks. What might make this desirable until Jan. 27, is that’s it’s on sale!
ONLY FOR US$98.99 WITH CODE DiggroDI06
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burrzoo said:
Nice review, thanks. What might make this desirable until Jan. 27, is that’s it’s on sale!
ONLY FOR US$98.99 WITH CODE DiggroDI06
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It should be the retail price imho. Anyway, thanks for the alert.
A few disassembly photos:
Good review, I have this watch myself but suffer poor battery, maybe 8-10 hours usage with screen mostly off. I use my Apple watch most of the time but this sits on my shelf until I can get better battery performance.
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Do u think there's a possibility to change watch strap and replacing antennas into the new one ?
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Do u think there's a possibility to change watch strap and replacing antennas into the new one ?
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I doubt it very much.
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Hey
I bought that watch, too.
Is it possible to change faces?
What sport application can you put on or go through with a blue tooth?
I'm only one day with him, and the battery was not enough for a whole day ... Is your battery the same? ?
Thank you .
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Finally, as regards the Battery Life, the 350mAh built-in battery doesn't help much, but at least i was able to reach 1 day and a half of usage without any SIM-Card inserted, but with both BT and WiFi turned on and no battery saving options active. With some software customizations it should be possible to reach at least two/three days of usage, coming later
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I'm very surprised!
I have X3/K9 and in airplane mode with occasional time checking it lasts about 6-9 days. And 2-3 days with 3G on, but I mostly have it off.
But after 1-2 years with it I'm looking for new watch with AMOLED.
How long it stay in airplane mode?
5 hours at most...
Did you try to examine what is battery hog in Battery Usage History option in Settings?
Maybe it is some process or app?
App Scaling
Thanks for the review. I am actually using a similar watch (DI01). I installed the Watch Droid and it works very well. I have 2 questions for those who have similar watches.
1. The Watch droid actually draws over my clockface when i unlock the watch everytime which is annoying as I unlock to see the time.
2. How do you scale apps full screen. My apps appear as square boxes and tiny.
Full screen
nabeeltariq said:
Thanks for the review. I am actually using a similar watch (DI01). I installed the Watch Droid and it works very well. I have 2 questions for those who have similar watches.
1. The Watch droid actually draws over my clockface when i unlock the watch everytime which is annoying as I unlock to see the time.
2. How do you scale apps full screen. My apps appear as square boxes and tiny.
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Hi,
I have the DI07 and the o/s looks like the same as mine. To go full screen hold the button to get the turn off option and at the very top you'll see a small white square. This is the option for letterbox or full screen. Tap that and you should get full screen on your watch
Awesome. That fixes one of my problems. Thanks.
Diggro DI06
I want Diggro DI06 USB driver.
THX.
Hi, Does anybody have a link for a replacement charger for this? Or perhaps an alternate compatible charger?
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Hi, Does anybody have a link for a replacement charger for this? Or perhaps an alternate compatible charger?
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Hello!
There is also 2: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Smart-Watc...dwide-Shipping-/223038053180?oid=173366689527
https://www.ebay.de/itm/1-Stuck-Sma...t-Kabel/192411389206?hash=item2ccc9ccd16:g:-c
I have ordered the latter and are good at it.
Hi . I've downloaded watchmaker to try out their fabulous watch faces , but the the diggro DI06 isn't on their list plus it's asking for a companion app !!!
My watch is paired with the phone. I receive all notifications. But I can't use watchmaker. Can someone shed some light on this on how to .
Thanks
Battery life
So are there any similar (or better) spec to this full Android watches with decent battery life? What brought me here was the D101. Its form factor looked great.
Thanks