Vodafone Smart ultra 6 Owners Thread- apps, tips & tricks

rizzee · 13-07-2015 9:44pm

Try pressing the power button first then immediately press and hold volume down with it and it will take a screenshot. Works for me.

Thor · 13-07-2015 9:58pm

Just posted the review on the smart prime 6 and working on the ultra review now. Both phones are insanely impressive for the costs. I was blown away by what the prime 6 is offering for just 90 and then got the press release for the ultra.

Easily flagship specs from just last year. Kind of hard to justify a 400-500 euro device. Vodafone have done some magic here.

Mantis Toboggan · 13-07-2015 10:19pm

Thor wrote: »

Just posted the review on the smart prime 6 and working on the ultra review now. Both phones are insanely impressive for the costs. I was blown away by what the prime 6 is offering for just 90 and then got the press release for the ultra.

Easily flagship specs from just last year. Kind of hard to justify a 400-500 euro device. Vodafone have done some magic here.

If only they had some available!

Pepp1989 · 13-07-2015 10:22pm

Buddy Holly wrote: »

If only they had some available!

If only! Really want this now.

dedaw · 13-07-2015 10:33pm

Does it have a selfie video option?

deadanonymau5 · 13-07-2015 10:53pm

Buddy Holly wrote: »

If only they had some available!

Did you try in a store or just online?

Which stores were out of stock?

wingnut · 13-07-2015 11:17pm

Got in online from VFone, unlocked no probs everything works great. Can't believe the quality for the money, a match for the iPhone 6 plus really for a fraction of the price!

Actually really like the supplied charger too it is a really compact 1500 ma charger.

Only problem I have is adjsting my thumb to texting on the size of the screen.

unreg999 · 14-07-2015 12:16am

I picked one up a couple of days ago from the Athlone store... They didn't even know they had them!

Brought it home & they had given me the wrong size sim, I was getting it unlocked anyway but it takes so long for Three to do sim upgrade transfers...

Also had problems with the SD card slot, it didn't fit flush to the fone & the SD card wasn't recognised!

I brought it back on Sunday & they changed the fone for a new one no problem, also gave me the nano sim!

Had to get the new fone unlocked but the guy only charged me half as I hadn't actually used the 1st code he'd sent me!

Still waiting for sim changeover from three... Turns out the divvy in the three shop gave me an old o2 nano sim instead of a three one... Will probably be days now before I'm actually using the thing by the time I get the right sim & then wait for them to change it over!

I've set the fone up & downloaded all my apps in the meantime & I am seriously impressed so far... Way better than my old s4 and a million times better than the motor g I only bought 3 weeks ago for 200 quid arghhhh (I can't stand it that's why I'm changing to the Ultra!)

I've ordered a case from Germany & tempered glass cover from Spain (both from eBay for ZTE Blade S6 plus) don't want to take a chance dropping it as though it seems to work great the build isn't anything special & I'd say pretty flimsy...
Lots of wallet-type covers on eBay if you search the Blade but you'll be waiting weeks maybe months from China or HK (from my experience)

robman60 · 14-07-2015 1:28am

I've had the phone a few days now and I'm really impressed. I changed from an iPhone 5 which means I have to get used to some small difference but my god the battery life being so much better than an iPhone is such a big thing for me. If youre using 4G on an iPhone you may as well just use a laptop because the battery was so bad.

Overall the phone just feels so polished. Screen resolution is excellent and the only thing I'd change physically is the location of the speaker on the device. I'd prefer it on the bottom instead of the back but that's a very minor drawback for what is undoubtedly a far superior device to the iPhone 5. I still can't believe that it's retailing at significantly less than half the price of the 5C.

rizzee · 14-07-2015 6:39am

A week on using this phone i've only charged it fully twice. 4G on continuously for 8-10 hours 5 of those nights (nightshift work) and Wifi whilst at home. Listening to music & radio, browsing the web and downloaded lots of apps. Only bug Is the notification light but i'm going to go in store and see what they can do. Waiting patiently for covers to come in post... The phone is unbelievable value for money

rizzee · 14-07-2015 6:57am

Just bought an actual cover for the Ultra not the ZTE so a definite fit, this lad has them for sale in bulk on AliExpress but I mailed him and he's selling them separate. €4.60 for a silicon fitted cover, with a choice of colours. Not bad at all.

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/For-Nokia-Asha-515-S-Type-Soft-Case-S-Line-Soft-TPU-Gel-Skin-Case-For/1378798282.html

Mantis Toboggan · 14-07-2015 7:35am

deadanonymau5 wrote: »

Did you try in a store or just online?

Which stores were out of stock?

Sold out online and all the stores in Dublin haven't checked the stores outside Dublin.

Alanstrainor · 14-07-2015 9:51am

I think I'm going to have to jump on this bandwagon soon lads. My S4 is done i think!

djmarkus · 14-07-2015 10:34am

None to be had anywhere it seems.

Pepp1989 · 14-07-2015 10:41am

Ya hoping they get new stock in soon. You would imagine Vodafone would be keen too. Anyone get any indication when they are expecting them?

cisco92 · 14-07-2015 10:44am

Hope this is back in stock soon - great BA

The tech spec for the price is great.

My only concern is size - 6 inch x 3 inch

Anyone that has one - is it like one of them phablets or is the size grand ???

( currently have moto g from a previous BA - ( size = 5.11 x 2.59 inch )

cisco92 · 14-07-2015 10:47am

Pepp1989 wrote: »

Ya hoping they get new stock in soon. You would imagine Vodafone would be keen too. Anyone get any indication when they are expecting them?

No - but you can go to the phone on vodafone.ie and put in your phone number and they'll notifiy when in stock !

Cutie18Ireland · 14-07-2015 4:29pm

Pepp1989 wrote: »

Ya hoping they get new stock in soon. You would imagine Vodafone would be keen too. Anyone get any indication when they are expecting them?

Been told they were expecting some today, delivery days are tuesdays and fridays

got mine last week just waiting for the cover to come instore

PeteFalk78 · 14-07-2015 6:14pm

http://shop.vodafone.co.uk/shop/pay-as-you-go/vodafone-smart-6-ultra-payg/sku86605-grey

Its still available on vodafone.co.uk. Maybe could parcel motel it over here.

Liquidus · 14-07-2015 6:57pm

Followed the directions in op, cant remove bootlogo or rename it.

christyden · 14-07-2015 7:16pm

Liquidus wrote: »

Followed the directions in op, cant remove bootlogo or rename it.

I couldn't do it either, but then I realised I very rarely turn my phone completely off.

rizzee · 14-07-2015 7:19pm

Stuck in 64gb card it's working perfect. Got a set of Bluetooth earphones too. All kitted out for now except the covers :pac:

deadanonymau5 · 14-07-2015 7:22pm

Cutie18Ireland wrote: »

Been told they were expecting some today, delivery days are tuesdays and fridays got mine last week just waiting for the cover to come instore

Is that in all Vodafone stores?

Mantis Toboggan · 14-07-2015 7:30pm

Cutie18Ireland wrote: »

Been told they were expecting some today, delivery days are tuesdays and fridays got mine last week just waiting for the cover to come instore

Was told 3 different things in different stores, first they were definitely going to be in early last week....

To be honest the staff generally haven't got a clue.

StereoSound · 14-07-2015 8:09pm

Anyone noticed their ultra to be abit laggy when browsing or watching YouTube videos?
It was also abit on the laggy side using google maps navigation earlier in the car. I think maybe with all the apps I installed and uninstalled lately I need to wipe the cache partition in recovery or something.

cuculainn · 14-07-2015 8:21pm

If you were looking for a smaller screen to the ultra would the prime be a decent alternative at 89 euro?

http://www.vodafone.ie/dynamic-eshop#product/prepay/vodafone-smart-prime-6-pay-as-you-go

Edit: well after a quick google of this phone I think this question does not require an answer

plonker · 14-07-2015 9:26pm

anyone on tesco having any probs getting 3g, I downloaded the settings for the ZTE blade 6 but beside the signal strength there's an "R"..I cut the sim down from micro to nano and the phone and texts are sound,the "Data Roaming checkbox"enabled or disabled checkbox is on all the time either way,might order a nano from Tesco and see if that changes anything???

Curb Your Enthusiasm · 14-07-2015 9:40pm

cuculainn wrote: »

If you were looking for a smaller screen to the ultra would the prime be a decent alternative at 89 euro?

http://www.vodafone.ie/dynamic-eshop#product/prepay/vodafone-smart-prime-6-pay-as-you-go

Edit: well after a quick google of this phone I think this question does not require an answer

Prime 6 is also an excellent phone.

NegativeOne · 14-07-2015 9:43pm

plonker wrote: »

anyone on tesco having any probs getting 3g, I downloaded the settings for the ZTE blade 6 but beside the signal strength there's an "R"..I cut the sim down from micro to nano and the phone and texts are sound,the "Data Roaming checkbox"enabled or disabled checkbox is on all the time either way,might order a nano from Tesco and see if that changes anything???

that's normal for tesco/48 as they roam on 3s network.

wizardman · 14-07-2015 9:51pm

rizzee wrote: »

Just bought an actual cover for the Ultra not the ZTE so a definite fit, this lad has them for sale in bulk on AliExpress but I mailed him and he's selling them separate. €4.60 for a silicon fitted cover, with a choice of colours. Not bad at all.

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/For-Nokia-Asha-515-S-Type-Soft-Case-S-Line-Soft-TPU-Gel-Skin-Case-For/1378798282.html

Could give me his email address? I cant find a contact seller button or point me in the right direction.

Thanks

monster1 · 14-07-2015 10:21pm

StereoSound wrote: »

Anyone noticed their ultra to be abit laggy when browsing or watching YouTube videos?
It was also abit on the laggy side using google maps navigation earlier in the car. I think maybe with all the apps I installed and uninstalled lately I need to wipe the cache partition in recovery or something.

Yes, mine seems to be laggy when using chrome, gets hot too.

Cutie18Ireland · 14-07-2015 10:24pm

deadanonymau5 wrote: »

Is that in all Vodafone stores?

Been in 4 different stores and was told the same thing in all so must be

54and56 · 14-07-2015 10:31pm

monster1 wrote: »

Yes, mine seems to be laggy when using chrome, gets hot too.

No problems here.

robman60 · 14-07-2015 10:46pm

I got this on Saturday and was using 3G on Saturday no problem. Then I switched to wifi and had disabled mobile data until today. I've tried messing with all the settings trying to get data to work but still to no avail. Anyone experienced anything similar and able to advise me on how to resolve this?

cuculainn · 14-07-2015 10:49pm

Techmaster wrote: »

Prime 6 is also an excellent phone.

Oh, most of the reviews I saw online was that it wasn't great.

sluggish, poor camera and screen?

size wise and price wise if it was decent I would prefer it to the ultra

sweetie · 14-07-2015 11:09pm

plonker wrote:

anyone on tesco having any probs getting 3g, I downloaded the settings for the ZTE blade 6 but beside the signal strength there's an "R"..I cut the sim down from micro to nano and the phone and texts are sound,the "Data Roaming checkbox"enabled or disabled checkbox is on all the time either way,might order a nano from Tesco and see if that changes anything???

I'm the same, got a proper nano sim from Tesco too. Must call them. You can get the settings sent to the phone from support on their site but they only have the zte blade s6 not the plus. I tried it anyway no luck.

StereoSound · 14-07-2015 11:23pm

monster1 wrote: »

Yes, mine seems to be laggy when using chrome, gets hot too.

The top half can get hot on charging and heavy use. I think the lagging is an optimization thing. Vodafone hopfully will push an update to improve performance here and there and a few other things soon. Or is it ZTE doing the updates one wonders. I'd be interested to know the source of the firmware for these devices.

Casshern88 · 14-07-2015 11:51pm

Will we still get the updates to this devices software if unlocked and on different network

StereoSound · 15-07-2015 12:32am

Casshern88 wrote: »

Will we still get the updates to this devices software if unlocked and on different network

Yes we should

wingnut · 15-07-2015 5:10am

cuculainn wrote: »

Oh, most of the reviews I saw online was that it wasn't great.

sluggish, poor camera and screen?

size wise and price wise if it was decent I would prefer it to the ultra

Lollipop is a much better experience on a phone with 2gb.

wingnut · 15-07-2015 5:13am

This phone is such a bargain I really can't understand why anyone would shell out €800 odd for an IPhone 6 Plus.

rizzee · 15-07-2015 5:33am

Finally seeing some covers for sale from UK.

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/10-PACK-SILICONE-GEL-CASE-SKIN-COVER-FOR-VODAFONE-SMART-ULTRA-6-BLACK-PURPLE-RED-/361341791784?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item5421a62e28

10 pack for about 15 euro delivered. Says Smart Ultra throughout but on the 2nd sentence in description he says Smart Prime? What do yous think, it looks like the Ultra to me in picture as camera is in the right location on the back

Here's a pre order for mid August for a shock proof case

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/HEAVY-DUTY-TOUGH-SHOCKPROOF-HARD-STAND-CASE-COVER-FOR-VODAFONE-SMART-ULTRA-6-/151746433028?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item2354cad004

NegativeOne · 15-07-2015 7:07am

rizzee wrote: »

Finally seeing some covers for sale from UK.

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/10-PACK-SILICONE-GEL-CASE-SKIN-COVER-FOR-VODAFONE-SMART-ULTRA-6-BLACK-PURPLE-RED-/361341791784?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item5421a62e28

10 pack for about 15 euro delivered. Says Smart Ultra throughout but on the 2nd sentence in description he says Smart Prime? What do yous think, it looks like the Ultra to me in picture as camera is in the right location on the back

Here's a pre order for mid August for a shock proof case

http://www.ebay.ie/itm/HEAVY-DUTY-TOUGH-SHOCKPROOF-HARD-STAND-CASE-COVER-FOR-VODAFONE-SMART-ULTRA-6-/151746433028?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&var=&hash=item2354cad004

That's 10 or more available, you'll only get 1 for that price.

rizzee · 15-07-2015 7:17am

NegativeOne wrote: »

That's 10 or more available, you'll only get 1 for that price.

No, it's a ten pack of cases.

''10 PACK SILICONE GEL CASE SKIN COVER FOR VODAFONE SMART ULTRA 6 BLACK PURPLE RED

Here we have a great value pack of 10 cases for the new Vodafone Smart Prime 6, why not change it everday and still have enough to give away!

Colours include:
Black
White
Red
Pink
Purple
Orange
Yellow
Green
Blue
Turquoise''

Smart Prime is a typo

PeteFalk78 · 15-07-2015 7:19am

Cutie18Ireland wrote: »

Been in 4 different stores and was told the same thing in all so must be

What was that exactly? That they are getting phones on Friday?

Cutie18Ireland · 15-07-2015 7:27am

Anyone figured out how to get emojis on? The messaging app has a seperate button but when using Facebook etc there's no emojis on the keyboard?

Lovely Bloke · 15-07-2015 7:57am

Picking one up today or tomorrow to use as my secondary (work) phone, lighter use, and it will compliment my OPO.

Casshern88 · 15-07-2015 9:17am

was all set to buy the be touch 2 from china but think im gonna go for this , the specs and reviews are great for the price, gonna go up town at lunch and try and get one, hopefully some Galway stores have stock.

unreg999 · 15-07-2015 10:40am

Little update... Still amazed by this fone lol been playing around with it for the last two hours & battery is still at 93%, that's with unplugging in the night at 100%!!
Previously I had an s4, moto g (5 inch new model), note etc but this beats them all so far hands down!
Can see fine in the sun too, speaker is good, which is important for me as I listen to audio books A LOT! (Only gripe is speaker on the back & easy to cover up/muffle)
Fast & responsive enough to work with... Very happy so far!

sweetie · 15-07-2015 10:46am

Anyone based in Dublin city centre fancy going halves on the 10 case pack.

Vodafone Smart ultra 6 Owners Thread- apps, tips & tricks

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