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    #362
    henke
    Registered Users Posts: 2,332 ✭✭✭henke


    Steven Numerous Flare wrote: »
    She had about 12 hours moderate use with 27% left.
    GPS seems to be OK.
    Did I say how impressed I am with the build quality??;)

    Does it run stock lollipop out of the box? Is it a nexus like kind of android? Considering getting this to replace my Samsung that I broke the screen off. Might be a better purchase considering how much they are to fix.


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    #363
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    henke wrote: »
    Does it run stock lollipop out of the box? Is it a nexus like kind of android? Considering getting this to replace my Samsung that I broke the screen off. Might be a better purchase considering how much they are to fix.

    Apologies. Its actually 4.4.4 not lollipop.

    But 5.1 is available according to gizchina.
    Never had a nexus so can't comment.


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    #364
    michael999999
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 7,771 ✭✭✭michael999999


    Just got my Umi Zero!

    What launcher are ye all using?


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    #365
    fixXxer
    Registered Users Posts: 6,283 ✭✭✭fixXxer


    michael999999 wrote: »
    Just got my Umi Zero!

    What launcher are ye all using?

    Nova Launcher never lets me down :)


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    #366
    Fabio
    Registered Users Posts: 2,245 ✭✭✭Fabio


    Páid wrote: »
    Do you have a link to the ROM you used?

    Here you are, http://gadgetunlocker.com/install-cm-12-1-android-5-1-lollipop-rom-on-xiaomi-redmi-1s/

    It's on XDA Developers as well or on the Cyanogenmod WIki under "unofficial ports". You won't regret it.


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    #367
    Fabio
    Registered Users Posts: 2,245 ✭✭✭Fabio


    michael999999 wrote: »
    Just got my Umi Zero!

    What launcher are ye all using?

    How are you getting on with it?


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    #368
    abarkie
    Registered Users Posts: 1,559 ✭✭✭abarkie


    Ardennes1944 wrote: »
    Ah sorry, its the H60 L04, whatever one Amazon in France are selling it.


    So that's single SIM?

    I need Dual Sim


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    #369
    michael999999
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 7,771 ✭✭✭michael999999


    Fabio wrote: »
    How are you getting on with it?

    Seems okay so far with just some light browsing and setting it up!

    Not tried out the GPS yet, that would be my main worry!


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    #370
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    Meizu are selling a new phone through Expansys for €204.
    Available in july
    http://www.expansys.ie/meizu-m2-note-grey-279468/


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    #371
    GeneralC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 754 ✭✭✭GeneralC


    Newbie seeking advice. I am looking for an aul smartphone with a good battery and a decent screen. Any recommendations on which phone? and most importantly from where to buy it from?

    Thanks!


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    #372
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    GeneralC wrote: »
    Newbie seeking advice. I am looking for an aul smartphone with a good battery and a decent screen. Any recommendations on which phone? and most importantly from where to buy it from?

    Thanks!

    For my wife an umi hammer from coolicool.com EU warehouse for 143 e.
    5" screen. Reasonable battery. Comes with 4.4 but there is a lollipop update.
    Very impressed with build quality.
    Got it in 3 days with dhl. No customs charges.


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    #373
    GeneralC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 754 ✭✭✭GeneralC


    Sooo much choice I don't know where to begin! I basically want to upgrade from S4, suggestions?

    The umi hammer looks really nice. What about this P7000?


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    #374
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    GeneralC wrote: »
    Sooo much choice I don't know where to begin! I basically want to upgrade from S4, suggestions?

    The umi hammer looks really nice. What about this P7000?

    Take a look at gizchina.com for good reviews on phones.
    If you order from China you will have customs though a lot of sellers have EU warehouses.
    Read the first post of the thread.

    Umi are doing some good phones. if the hammer was 5.5 I'd get one myself.


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    #375
    corwill
    Registered Users Posts: 3,799 ✭✭✭corwill


    Steven Numerous Flare wrote: »
    For my wife an umi hammer from coolicool.com EU warehouse for 143 e.
    5" screen. Reasonable battery. Comes with 4.4 but there is a lollipop update.
    Very impressed with build quality.
    Got it in 3 days with dhl. No customs charges.

    When you say "reasonable battery", how reasonable? Much more than a day's moderate use?

    Did coolicool fire in any goodies?


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    #376
    corwill
    Registered Users Posts: 3,799 ✭✭✭corwill


    Steven Numerous Flare wrote: »
    Umi are doing some good phones. if the hammer was 5.5 I'd get one myself.

    @General C also, take a look at the Umi eMax: http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/review/android-smartphones/umi-emax-review-blistering-performance-at-unrivalled-price-3616303/

    http://www.gizchina.com/2015/06/16/umi-emax-hand-on-and-first-impressions/

    The other MT6752-er I'm keeping an eye on is the Ulefone Be Touch 2, ticks a lot of boxes, but it will be interesting to see reviews.


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    #377
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    corwill wrote: »
    When you say "reasonable battery", how reasonable? Much more than a day's moderate use?

    Did coolicool fire in any goodies?

    She got a day including several Skype calls with video


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    #378
    corwill
    Registered Users Posts: 3,799 ✭✭✭corwill


    Steven Numerous Flare wrote: »
    She got a day including several Skype calls with video

    Have you tried out Lollipop on it yet?


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    #379
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    corwill wrote: »
    Have you tried out Lollipop on it yet?

    Not yet. Only read about the rootjoy tool umi provide last night.
    Need to read a bit more before I do it. Seems simple enough to do.


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    #380
    90sBla
    Registered Users Posts: 88 ✭✭90sBla


    Nubia z9 mini users. There is a massive update for our phone that is not yet OTA. It fixes the WhatsApp bug, ulster bank app bug , yellowishness of camera, heat issues, increases battery life and brings upgraded camera and UI to nubia 3.10.
    http://translate.googleusercontent.com/translate_c?depth=2&nv=1&rurl=translate.google.com&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http://www.androidiani.com/forum/zte-modding/465219-modding-zte-nubia-z9-mini-23.html&usg=ALkJrhjNN5OnfVQmzdfUgr1Q4N_YFcQyGQ

    This is translated from Italian but read until you find the post from someone who uploaded it to megaupload. It will ask u to download app. The file is 800mb. It took 30 mins over data connection. Also download slimgapps for 5.0.2. Wipe and flash all. You will need to re root phone to rid of Chinese apps. I have it running since last night and its excellent .


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    #381
    GeneralC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 754 ✭✭✭GeneralC


    corwill wrote: »
    @General C also, take a look at the Umi eMax: http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/review/android-smartphones/umi-emax-review-blistering-performance-at-unrivalled-price-3616303/

    http://www.gizchina.com/2015/06/16/umi-emax-hand-on-and-first-impressions/

    The other MT6752-er I'm keeping an eye on is the Ulefone Be Touch 2, ticks a lot of boxes, but it will be interesting to see reviews.

    It's a good phone, but looks a little ugly!


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    #382
    GeneralC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 754 ✭✭✭GeneralC


    http://www.coolicool.com/Promotions/ulefone.html?home_A2

    Any thoughts on this Touch 2 phone?


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    #383
    corwill
    Registered Users Posts: 3,799 ✭✭✭corwill


    GeneralC wrote: »
    http://www.coolicool.com/Promotions/ulefone.html?home_A2

    Any thoughts on this Touch 2 phone?

    On paper, it has it all, could turn out to be the best MT6752 phone on the market, all factors considered, but I'm waiting on reviews. It's a bit dearer than other MT6752/5.5" competition, though, and has relatively low screen to body ratio (think iPhone 6 Plus, which is a monster in the hand).


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    #384
    GeneralC
    Closed Accounts Posts: 754 ✭✭✭GeneralC


    All I want is a phone with quick charge, full HD 5" screen, snappy processor and that looks beautiful- not much to ask?! ;)


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    #385
    uck51js9zml2yt
    Closed Accounts Posts: 18,268 ✭✭✭✭uck51js9zml2yt


    GeneralC wrote: »
    All I want is a phone with quick charge, full HD 5" screen, snappy processor and that looks beautiful- not much to ask?! ;)

    Xiaomi mi3 or the hammer

    Resolution on the hammer is fantastic.


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    #386
    Raoul
    Registered Users Posts: 7,687 ✭✭✭Raoul


    http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Original-ZTE-Nubia-Z9-Mini-Snapdragon-615-Octa-Core-64bit-4G-FDD-LTE-Android-5-0/609089_32318043521.html

    This is the cheapest I have been able to find the Nubia Z9 mini (300 dollars with DHL express shipping). Does anyone know if I could do better? And Z9 mini owners, do you recommend a cover?

    I am deciding now whether to sacrifice the really good camera and just go for a cheaper option. Can a Z9 mini owner please reassure me ha.


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    #387
    dedaw
    Registered Users Posts: 320 ✭✭dedaw


    Think I'm going to go with Tatranska's recommendation of the umi hammer. But coolicool don't have the black one in Europe.
    Anyone dealt with antelife.com? They have the black version in stock in their Spain/Germany warehouse.


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    #388
    crasy dash
    Registered Users Posts: 1,597 ✭✭✭crasy dash


    Need some help people really love the look of the jiayu g4s or g5s.
    What I really want is the look of an iPhone but running android.

    If anybody on here has real life experience of what there like please reply or pm me.

    There is one in Ireland on adverts second hand should I stay away and just order direct from Ali express.

    Currently have a huawei y550 so camera speed etc aren't critical all I need is a phone for net text and calls .

    Any replies and advice would be great thanks


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    #389
    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    Jiayu are one of the best brands available, you'll be 100% with most of their phones.


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    #390
    crasy dash
    Registered Users Posts: 1,597 ✭✭✭crasy dash


    Digital Solitude wrote: »
    Jiayu are one of the best brands available, you'll be 100% with most of their phones.

    Cheers for the quick reply is 120 expensive for a second hand g5 on adverts?
    Or should I just bite the bullet order new and pay the customs on it


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    #391
    Digital Solitude
    Registered Users Posts: 11,397 ✭✭✭✭Digital Solitude


    Haven't a clue, whats it cost new? 120 seems cheap enough if its a decent phone, I'd take a gamble on it in your shoes. Bought a second hand Mi3 there last year no bother, low price


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