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Missymoohaa · 19-01-2018 10:04AM

http://www.umidigi.com/page-umidigi_s2lite_overview.html

Just got an email about this phone. It doesn't seem to be on kimovil yet but there is an Umidigi S2 there - release date last August.

What do you guys think?

I'm very interested but must have dual sim and band 20 like it's predecessor or I'm out. It says the price being released at is $169.99. I really like the look of it but know nothing about Umidigi, anybody any experience of these phones?

TIA

GBX · 19-01-2018 10:29AM

Missymoohaa wrote: »

http://www.umidigi.com/page-umidigi_s2lite_overview.html

Just got an email about this phone. It doesn't seem to be on kimovil yet but there is an Umidigi S2 there - release date last August.

What do you guys think?

I'm very interested but must have dual sim and band 20 like it's predecessor or I'm out. It says the price being released at is $169.99. I really like the look of it but know nothing about Umidigi, anybody any experience of these phones?

TIA

https://www.kimovil.com/en/compare/umidigi-s2-lite

Missymoohaa · 19-01-2018 10:48AM

GBX wrote: »

https://www.kimovil.com/en/compare/umidigi-s2-lite

GBX, I don't think that's the phone as that was released last August, I seen that myself. This one has Android 8.1 Oreo. I'll await some reviews I think. Thanks for the post.

Stallingrad · 19-01-2018 10:57AM

That Umidigi is the classic Chinese phone, seemingly brilliant specs, slickly presented, cheap as chips. But I've been burned with Xiacao, Zoppo and Doogee, all looked great but rubbish so not falling for it again.

Xiaomi are the only ones I trust now, where they are actually as good as they appear.

Suckit · 19-01-2018 11:47AM

Stallingrad wrote: »

That Umidigi is the classic Chinese phone, seemingly brilliant specs, slickly presented, cheap as chips. But I've been burned with Xiacao, Zoppo and Doogee, all looked great but rubbish so not falling for it again.

Xiaomi are the only ones I trust now, where they are actually as good as they appear.

That would defeat the whole purpose of this thread. I have had a Doogee and found it decent. That aside, there are plenty of other manufacturers apart from Xiaomi that are rated pretty decently for value etc..
ZTE, Lenovo/Zuk (n/a), Huawei, Meizu, Oppo (Oneplus), Vivo, Umdigi are also considered good, regularly having a phone in the top ten on review sites, and many more. There are a lot of them.

GBX · 19-01-2018 12:04PM

I'd agree with Suckit, whilst Xiaomi are probably the biggest and most recommended - even by myself - they are not for without issues themselves.

Stallingrad · 19-01-2018 12:11PM

I don't want to be a buzzkill and I know there are other good Chinese phones, and part of me really wants that Umidigi, but I'm not falling for it!

CiDeRmAn · 19-01-2018 03:47PM

GBX wrote: »

I'd agree with Suckit, whilst Xiaomi are probably the biggest and most recommended - even by myself - they are not for without issues themselves.

Ask owners of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 about their "issues" and you'll find that even the big names fail in the QC at times, making premium phones for premium prices that turn out to fall short of expectations.

ImARebel · 19-01-2018 04:29PM

Out of the Chinese phones which has the best camera - or is it a case you'd need to spend over 300eur to get a decent camera even on a "cheap" chinese phone (not cheap in my book but you know what I mean)

If I'm paying 300 for a chinese phone I'd probably stump up an extra 100 for a more well known branded phone

Iseedeadpixels · 19-01-2018 04:33PM

Stallingrad wrote: »

That Umidigi is the classic Chinese phone, seemingly brilliant specs, slickly presented, cheap as chips. But I've been burned with Xiacao, Zoppo and Doogee, all looked great but rubbish so not falling for it again.

Xiaomi are the only ones I trust now, where they are actually as good as they appear.

Oukitel are solid too.

X6.430macman · 19-01-2018 05:50PM

ImARebel wrote:

If I'm paying 300 for a chinese phone I'd probably stump up an extra 100 for a more well known branded phone

I get where you'd be coming from but even in that side of things your still getting a lot of bang for your buck. I was with a friend with an iPhone 6 and I believe my snapchat camera is way ahead of his one

bootser · 20-01-2018 06:24PM

jfk247 wrote:

Got sorted in the end, had to wipe both user and cache data. then boot without sim and skip most of the automatic setup. Have all accounts added now and apps downloaded. Nubia UI is going to take some getting used to...might leave it a while before flashing it!!!

Hi Jfk, got the phone in hand. Lovely to look at but similar prob on setup its not seeing any wifi networks! What did u do?

jfk247 · 20-01-2018 06:32PM

press and hold power and volume up button, keep holding volume up button when screen comes on.

should get you into 'boot mode', from there I was able to wipe user data and wipe cache. once that was done, I skipped passed most of the setup as you can add your google/other account manually later on. should be able to do the time/date/region settings during the setup.

Once in, I added my google account, connected to the wifi, inserted sim card and made sure all the data/mms settings pulled down correctly.

eamonnq · 20-01-2018 10:42PM

Missymoohaa wrote: »

http://www.umidigi.com/page-umidigi_s2lite_overview.html

Just got an email about this phone. It doesn't seem to be on kimovil yet but there is an Umidigi S2 there - release date last August.

What do you guys think?

I'm very interested but must have dual sim and band 20 like it's predecessor or I'm out. It says the price being released at is $169.99. I really like the look of it but know nothing about Umidigi, anybody any experience of these phones?

TIA

That is interesting alright, I had been considering the S2 PRO at one stage, but that looks like a lot pf phone for the money, but I would also be inclined to hold off until it is released and see what the real reviews are like first.

bootser · 21-01-2018 01:17AM

jfk247 wrote:

should get you into 'boot mode', from there I was able to wipe user data and wipe cache. once that was done, I skipped passed most of the setup as you can add your google/other account manually later on. should be able to do the time/date/region settings during the setup.

jfk247 wrote:

Once in, I added my google account, connected to the wifi, inserted sim card and made sure all the data/mms settings pulled down correctly.

jfk247 wrote:

press and hold power and volume up button, keep holding volume up button when screen comes on.

Thanks, working fine now!

eoferrall · 21-01-2018 06:14PM

question in case anyone knows the answer, looking at this phone. is there a difference between the "Global Version" and the "Global ROM"? difference is non-xistant it appears. I have compared the specs and other than the display (which I believe to be an error) they are identical? is it purely the software, and which is better to go for?

also does anyone know if Geekbuying HK warehouse ships via the UK?

Global ROM: https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Xiaomi-Mi-Mix-2-5-99-Inch-6GB-64GB-Smartphone-Black-385786.html

Global version: https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Official-Global-Version-Xiaomi-Mix-2-6GB-64GB-Smartphone-Black-388935.html

Thanks!

corkie · 21-01-2018 06:25PM

eoferrall wrote: »

question in case anyone knows the answer, looking at this phone. is there a difference between the "Global Version" and the "Global ROM"? difference is non-xistant it appears. I have compared the specs and other than the display (which I believe to be an error) they are identical? is it purely the software, and which is better to go for?

also does anyone know if Geekbuying HK warehouse ships via the UK?

Global ROM: https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Xiaomi-Mi-Mix-2-5-99-Inch-6GB-64GB-Smartphone-Black-385786.html

Global version: https://www.geekbuying.com/item/Official-Global-Version-Xiaomi-Mix-2-6GB-64GB-Smartphone-Black-388935.html

Your first link was broken, fixed it in the quotes above.

They look like the same device.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/wiki/specs/mimix2

You should be looking to purchase from Italy/Spain/Denmark to avoid paying VAT!

eoferrall · 21-01-2018 06:51PM

corkie wrote: »

Your first link was broken, fixed it in the quotes above.

They look like the same device.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Xiaomi/wiki/specs/mimix2

You should be looking to purchase from Italy/Spain/Denmark to avoid paying VAT!

Thanks for the quick reply.

Yeah the spain, Italian and German warehouses are about 440e but also have the two versions. which is about the same as HK with customs added on. Was looking into if they went via UK to reduce the cost, or else go with the european warehouse for guaranteed price and quick delivery etc.

baldshin · 21-01-2018 09:03PM

Anyone have the Redmi 5 yet? Thinking of going for it.

jfk247 · 21-01-2018 09:53PM

Anyone had any experience with a phone rebooting during the day?? Happened twice today and couple times during the week. Not a huge issue but obviously not ideal.
Nubia Z17 lite bought from geek buying IT warehouse 2 weeks ago. Still running stock OS on it havent rooted it or anything. Could this be a hardware or software/nubia android version???

The_Bullman · 21-01-2018 09:58PM

jfk247 wrote: »

Anyone had any experience with a phone rebooting during the day?? Happened twice today and couple times during the week. Not a huge issue but obviously not ideal.
Nubia Z17 lite bought from geek buying IT warehouse 2 weeks ago. Still running stock OS on it havent rooted it or anything. Could this be a hardware or software/nubia android version???

Happened to me too.. Same phone.

jfk247 · 21-01-2018 10:03PM

The_Bullman wrote: »

Happened to me too.. Same phone.

Did you do anything or did you just leave it?

The_Bullman · 21-01-2018 10:06PM

I just left it. It only seemed to happen when I wasn't using it.

I'd be constantly listening to podcasts during the day and I don't think it happened then.

I would like to get back to stock android though. Not a fan of the nubia launcher. Even with nova launcher I'm not liking it.

Suckit · 22-01-2018 01:56AM

This is worth a read.
https://www.wired.com/story/android-users-to-avoid-malware-ditch-googles-app-store/

Android Users: To Avoid Malware, Try the F-Droid App Store

F-Droid is the best replacement for Google Play, because it only offers FOSS apps without tracking, has a strict auditing process, and may be installed on most Android devices without any hassles or restrictions. F-Droid doesn't offer the millions of apps available in Google Play, so some people will not want to use it exclusively. It’s true that Google does screen apps submitted to the Play store to filter out malware, but the process is still mostly automated and very quick— too quick to detect Android malware before it's published, as we've seen.
Installing F-Droid isn’t a silver bullet, but it’s the first step in protecting yourself from malware. With this small change, you’ll even have bragging rights with your friends with iPhones, who are limited to Apple’s App Store unless they jailbreak their phones.

DANNY2014 · 22-01-2018 11:51AM

Purchased redmi note 4 global version 4gb 64gb off geekbuying Friday europe warehouse delivered today... Just wondering about the ce mark on the box... It just basically says CE whereas any reviews videos has a number after the ce (e.g ce1315)... Should this be of concern???

ImARebel · 22-01-2018 12:11PM

X6.430macman wrote: »

I get where you'd be coming from but even in that side of things your still getting a lot of bang for your buck. I was with a friend with an iPhone 6 and I believe my snapchat camera is way ahead of his one

And which phone have you got. Maybe it's a case that the Maze Alpha is just particularly bad

That said I just can't make myself give it up. I love every single other thing about it. So I've now just got no pics of the kids for the grand parents (it's not going down well!)

pickarooney · 22-01-2018 04:54PM

Deleted User wrote: »

Guys looking to get a good budget phone for my non techie brother. I have my sights set on a Xiaomi Redmi 4X (not the note version) which is a 5" phone and the size he prefers.

I plan on unlocking it and sticking LineageOS on it like I did with my Mi5. I'm waiting for it to go on discount again before paying for the DHL service which attracts no duty.

Anyway just before I pull the trigger are there any better deals/phones out there for the same kind of money?

I bought two, one for me, one for someone else, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. It looks and feels great, the battery lasts ages and it takes nice photos.

Missymoohaa · 23-01-2018 03:37PM

Missymoohaa wrote: »

http://www.umidigi.com/page-umidigi_s2lite_overview.html

Just got an email about this phone. It doesn't seem to be on kimovil yet but there is an Umidigi S2 there - release date last August.

What do you guys think?

I'm very interested but must have dual sim and band 20 like it's predecessor or I'm out. It says the price being released at is $169.99. I really like the look of it but know nothing about Umidigi, anybody any experience of these phones?

TIA

I was having a bad day yesterday and feeling sorry for myself I went ahead and ordered this phone :eek:

It ended up being €124 and an extra 4.33 to have it delivered in 4 to 8 days.

I'll let you know what it's like when I get it and bear in mind I'm coming from a Vodafone Smart Ultra 7, which is a work phone. I wanted a phone with dual sim that i could turn of the work sim when i'm not in work so I'm looking forward to that and the fact I'll have more than 1GB data to play with every month with a pre pay plan. :P

GBX · 23-01-2018 03:46PM

Where did you buy from Missy?

Missymoohaa · 23-01-2018 04:04PM

GBX wrote: »

Where did you buy from Missy?

I nearly dread to say it GBX, but I bought it from Gearbest, they were having a promo with €20 or something off.

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