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[Q] Huawei Ideos X5.

Hi!
Im just thinking about a own forum for Ideos X5. Its a great phone with really good specs for a low price. Its like the Zte blade but twice as good. It's also good for root because of the vanilla rom. So what do you people think?(Hope you understand, im not from a english speaking country)
//Isak

I completely second this. I'm getting mine this week and I'd love it if the phone had some xda support.
I know this phone is getting quite popular in the non american regions and might get more popular due to the amazing pricing.
Please give us a forum \o/

Yes! Would love a forum. Getting mine soon, looks amazing for the price.
Can't wait for some rom love - Time to replace my mytouch 3g. If this phone came out in the US I think we would be seeing a lot more dev support for it.

Yeah Its a amazing phone for an amazing price If it just come out some good roots and it would be more awesome

Yes! We need a Forum for it!

My friend just bought one of these and it looks pretty sweet, especially for the low price. hopefully it gets a forum and some attention from XDA Devs

These are great value in Australia really cheap. $299 outright from Crazy Johns. Will probably pick one up soon. Really want a gingerbread ROM for it though, please create a section.

Yes, would like to see a forum for it too - it's quite a bit cheaper than equivalent phones.

Yes, forum please.

I bought one yesterday, here in Western Australia.
Been using it for several hours now total and so far have NOT been able to find any menu items for wi-fi tethering.
This post is coming using USB Tethering which worked right out of the box. Tethered to an Asus EEE 701 Netbook running Ubuntu Linux 10.04.
So, if I can't find wi-fi tethering menu item, I'll need to get root access and install barnacle again.
Compared to my Sony Ericsson X8, that I've had since late last year, it's blindingly fast! The big screen is nice too!
So yes, I'm all in favour of a dedicated forum ... I reckon that the Ideos X5 is going to be a big seller, at least here in Australia where I paid $349 for an unlocked, unbranded (vanilla rom) with version 2.2.1 rom.
Trev

Wait I thought x5 wasn't out yet....or is that just in America?
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I got one last week and it is a great phone

I agree, this phone definitely needs its own forum. I got an Ideos X5 or u8800 a few days ago and it is just awesome. This is my first 'real' smartphone as I just upgraded from an n73 haha. I'm really excited about getting a 2.3 rom (and SetCPU ) onto my phone and I would be glad to contribute in any way I can.

There is another thread requesting the same thing (U8800 = X5)
that is, forum plx :]
Own section for Huawei U8800? ( 1 2 3)
Originally Posted By: fjevel
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928727
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+1 for own forum section.
I've had this phone a few weeks, I like it so far. Some minor things that I'd like to try to change, but I've been waiting for CM recovery before that. I mailed the ROM Manager creator if I could help him on March 8th, but no reply yet.
Edit: Looks like there's a guide on how to port the CM recovery for new devices: google "porting-clockwork-recovery-to-new.html". I think I might try this some day if someone else doesn't port it before that

ksatta said:
+1 for own forum section.
I've had this phone a few weeks, I like it so far. Some minor things that I'd like to try to change, but I've been waiting for CM recovery before that. I mailed the ROM Manager creator if I could help him on March 8th, but no reply yet.
Edit: Looks like there's a guide on how to port the CM recovery for new devices: google "porting-clockwork-recovery-to-new.html". I think I might try this some day if someone else doesn't port it before that
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Hope you get an answer Would be awesome if you tried it out and then post here how it worked

That U8800 thread has much more in the way of tips and useful info. While we wait for a forum dedicated to our Ideos X5 / U8800 phone, I suggest that we post any tips, info etc into THAT thread.
For example, I'll be copying my observation of the wifi tethering "gotcha" to that thread, now that I know it exists (thanks lyfkevin!).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=928727&page=3

trevh said:
I bought one yesterday, here in Western Australia.
Been using it for several hours now total and so far have NOT been able to find any menu items for wi-fi tethering.
This post is coming using USB Tethering which worked right out of the box. Tethered to an Asus EEE 701 Netbook running Ubuntu Linux 10.04.
So, if I can't find wi-fi tethering menu item, I'll need to get root access and install barnacle again.
Compared to my Sony Ericsson X8, that I've had since late last year, it's blindingly fast! The big screen is nice too!
So yes, I'm all in favour of a dedicated forum ... I reckon that the Ideos X5 is going to be a big seller, at least here in Australia where I paid $349 for an unlocked, unbranded (vanilla rom) with version 2.2.1 rom.
Trev
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Wow. I'm interested in this phone too ... since you already own one, does it run stock Android?
Really think we need a forum for this phone!

I'm not sure of your definition of "stock Android", Jubei71 but when I said "vanilla rom" I meant that it has a standard version of Android without phone carrier branding, shortcuts etc. For example, when it boots it just shows the Huawei logo.
It has "Swype" technology for the on-screen touch keyboard that I believe is a propriotory, non Google prodcut but I presume that Huawei simply pay for the rights to include it in this rom. And I found that I don't need to use Swype if I don't want too, "normal" hunt-and-peck key taps work just fine too.
I've installed plenty of stuff from the Google Market (Google and non Google) and it all works with no problems, although a You Tube link from one of my emails crashed the phone very soon after playback began. I had to power it down then re-start to regain control. I'm still checking but that email link may have been malicious or it may have been a "Adobe Flash 10" compatibility problem.
If my Ideos X5 proves to have unlocked Nand write and boot process (evidence so far suggests that it MAY be), I'll love it to death because then we'll be able to install our own "non-stock" , super-go-fast rom eventually!

+1 from me to
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should i get DEFY???

hi all , my w8 had so much problems lately my dad decided to trade it in (cause of faulty phone) and add some bucks for a better phone for me ..so i've been thinking what phone to get ..among the choices are ACE , xperia mini , and just recently i thought of defy cause someone said defy can get muiu and is quite cheap ...so should iget it?
what i am looking for - in order
-I WANT MIUIIII
-price
-speed
-durability
-root frinedliness
-community(roms , defs etc)
-camera...?
-design
my price range is about RM750xx in used is about US250 and i cant find for defy's price in malaysian website...so is this phone in my league?
oh and what is miui actually? and is there others phone i should consider?

tohno said:
hi all , my w8 had so much problems lately my dad decided to trade it in (cause of faulty phone) and add some bucks for a better phone for me ..so i've been thinking what phone to get ..among the choices are ACE , xperia mini , and just recently i thought of defy cause someone said defy can get muiu and is quite cheap ...so should iget it?
what i am looking for - in order
-I WANT MIUIIII
-price
-speed
-durability
-root frinedliness
-community(roms , defs etc)
-camera...?
-design
my price range is about RM750xx in used is about US250 and i cant find for defy's price in malaysian website...so is this phone in my league?
oh and what is miui actually? and is there others phone i should consider?
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I shouldnt buy it... These are my reasons:
Motorola updates (I think we will not see official ICS in DEFY+)
Locked Bootloader = No "perfect" or "easy" ICS CyanogenMod 9
Motorola lied about it ( Its a defy with "stock" clock processor values.. )
It only can use signed kernels (by motorola --> bootloader locked)

oh...but if i dont mind unlocking bootloader will it be good? i was traumatized by unlocking BL since i hard bricked b4...but this phone supports miui yes? and is it expensive? really intrested with this phone

Given phones that you listed Defy is a beast. Yeah, it has locked bootloader and a share of Motorola related issues but development community is awesome. You can get unofficial 2.3 from Moto (Defy+ port), CM7, MIUI and now work is done on Android 4.0. It's relatively cheap compared to other phones that are successful in terms of unnofficial support and it has pretty nice hardware.
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-I WANT MIUIIII - done
-price - don't know about India but fairly cheap for that hardware
-speed - phone flies with CM7/MIUI/ICS, stock Moto software (2.2) not so much
-durability - very good, no scratch besides drop related (chest height onto pavement)
-root frinedliness - one-click root
-community(roms , defs etc) - awesome support
-camera...? - average
-design - basic matte finish, its beauty lies in simplicity

Yea man defy is best puck from this. Im writing to u from defy with android 4.0 so man... this phone is worth much more than hi is now
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ahhh! i really want a defy now!! the problem is i don't know how much it cost..will it be more than a galaxy ace?

I think it cost around US 200,
Motorola Defy CM7 RC 1.5 OC 1GHz

tohno said:
ahhh! i really want a defy now!! the problem is i don't know how much it cost..will it be more than a galaxy ace?
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In My country its the same price for both models... i think that it will by same in your

good phone but os isn't the android 4.0....
I usually to wash it by water .

LOL my dad asked about the retailer through the phone he said this phone no good better don't buy ...and he don't sell it , motorola is extremely unpopular in malaysia

You can get Defy @ around $200-225..and i would say go for defy.its one of those phones which is in league with likes of htc desire, samsung galaxy s..don't think of ace ..GPU of galaxy S & defy are almost identical plus lots of mod's on defy.use wajkui for miui or use fresh miui release @ MIUI.US..I think you can check defy on ebay or at your KL malls at chinese stores or in silangor ..you may get it for cheap..i was in malaysia for sometime..

definitely!!!

tbh it would not be the best option atm
for a year ago it would be good as its c/p is high
but now i suggest u to get another one

Great phone and awesome devs, but I'd say no until the bootloader is unlocked
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Well. I would say may be not now. There are other good phones recently launched could be better buy e.g sony erricsson neo-V etc.
The dev work is picking up for neo-V and is having similar specs to defy with better CPU, HDMI and unlocked boot loader.

do you think our "brother" live with walkman is worth it?

Hi ppl
as the title says what do you think?
I have to decide in the next 2 weeks if i go to a Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman or a ZTE Blade.
This will be a company phone, so my secondary one, i will still keep my X8
I checked and Sony already release ics for live so at least it does not suffer of the same "problems" that x8 about official updates (at least for now).
If i check ZTE Blade i think that really one thing that let me think about for a second is the 3.5' display but looking at camera, processor and ram i think Live will be like a Adrenaline Boost for my X8, and i'm already used to the 3.2' display.
And you, what do you say/suggest?
On this list i can add ZTE Tania (Windows 7.5), Samsung Galaxy Mini and ZTE V 875.

[Q] TCL idol X S950 - opinions...

Hi guys.
I fell in love with this model, and its price level
But I need some opinions on this..
Here is a link
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/TCL-idol-X-S950-Android-Phone-MTK6589-Turbo-1-5GHz-2GB-RAM-16GB-32GB-Android-4/1588731260.html
Its too cheap in my opinion... But problem is that here is same model on the page, but more expensive... See. - second link...
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/TCL-idol-X-S950-android-phones-5-0-inch-FHD-MTK6589T-1-5GHz-2GB-RAM-32GB/1104749051.html
On the first one, there are no feedback, but maybe there will be in several days, because its sold from 31.12...
And also - there are 2 discriptions.. One is without GSM.. so I am thinking wont I have problem in Europe with this??? (But on the secont description its here)...
And one thing, I already know, that page is delivering....
Thanks for whatever you got to say...

Which one i should go for???

Guys help me out here which one i should go for?
Lenovo A806 LTE 4G, Octa Core 1.7Ghz, 2GB RAM+16GB Memory, 5' screen
OR
Micromax yUREKA..
pLZ HELP ME I AM REGULAR USER OF SMART PHONE AND I LIKE TO HAVE QUALITY & FASTER PHONE IN MY HAND SO PLEASE HELP ME BASED ON THIS WHICH ONE YOU LIKE ME TO GO FOR.
tHANKS

aikiam said:
Guys help me out here which one i should go for?
Lenovo A806 LTE 4G, Octa Core 1.7Ghz, 2GB RAM+16GB Memory, 5' screen
OR
Micromax yUREKA..
pLZ HELP ME I AM REGULAR USER OF SMART PHONE AND I LIKE TO HAVE QUALITY & FASTER PHONE IN MY HAND SO PLEASE HELP ME BASED ON THIS WHICH ONE YOU LIKE ME TO GO FOR.
tHANKS
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Yu Yureka. (assuming the build quality is good)
The Yureka is delivered with Cyanogenmod and the source codes needed to allow custom rom development will be provided. That means you have a decent guarantee of future updates (in the worst case, you have the code to build an update yourself).
Lenovo generally ships dead-end devices with no source codes and locked bootloaders. It now owns Motorola (who make great open devices) but, I generally avoid Lenovo-branded smartphones and tablets (and I am a long-time IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad T user).

aikiam said:
Guys help me out here which one i should go for?
Lenovo A806 LTE 4G, Octa Core 1.7Ghz, 2GB RAM+16GB Memory, 5' screen
OR
Micromax yUREKA..
pLZ HELP ME I AM REGULAR USER OF SMART PHONE AND I LIKE TO HAVE QUALITY & FASTER PHONE IN MY HAND SO PLEASE HELP ME BASED ON THIS WHICH ONE YOU LIKE ME TO GO FOR.
tHANKS
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Now if you want lots of customization, themes and all.. a phone with great software, go for YU Yureka.

In my opinion i suggest you to buy yureka handset because it comes with Cyanogenmod rom and that allow allow custom rom development with under warranty and it will give you Lollipop update for this handset.

Dude go online and buy a Nexus 5 on the auction site. Then install Cyanogen or Paranoid or Slim or MIUi and it will be better that the YU Piece of Crap.
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carlosjcar said:
Dude go online and buy a Nexus 5 on the auction site. Then install Cyanogen or Paranoid or Slim or MIUi and it will be better that the YU Piece of Crap.
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See the price difference dude and if u don't like YU why visit its forum.