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Elephone P8 MTK6592 1.7GHz Octa Core 5.7 Inch FHD 1920x1080

Hello.....
This thread is about the The ELEPHONE P8 MTK6592 1.7GHz Octa Core 5.7 inch with FHD 1920x1080.
Will be updating this thread with relevant info!
WRITTEN REVIEW:
I have now used the phone for some days, and I already have a good impression of this phone. The Elephone is high quality compared to my older HDC Galaxy Note 3 N9006 (with only Quad Core). You really can feel and see that the Elephone P8 is of the newer Octa-core generation. Almost everything is better on this phone than on older Quad Cores.
The screen is really nice, sharp & clear and have some real vivid colours. Almost everyone that I have showed the device, have told me that the screen is very nice. So the FHD 1920x1080 must do a difference.
The camera in the Elephone P8 is also of the "good" type. It has some few extras like object focus, voice capture etc, but especially photos indoor are much better than on my older HDC. I think it is pretty equal to the Jiake X3S (also Octa Core). My wife tried the camera, and the first she said to me is, "wow this one, actually has a good camera".
The Dual Sim and 3G works perfect! The speed of the phone is what you can expect from an Octa-core. And scores close to 27000 in Antutu. Games and apps runs very good on the phone. The backspeaker is loud, even maybe too loud sometimes (there is a setting to boost the volume in the phones options). But especially the earspeaker and the quality is 10 times better than on my HDC. That is really a big plus for me. You hear people really clear when you speak with them.
The phone is really big (even bigger than the normal Note 3) so it is only for people with big hands But the overall build quality of the phone is very good, almost as good as the real brands like Samsung, HTC etc. I have noticed that it is very solid, and it doesn't feel cheap at all.
If I shall say something bad, then it must be the light in the hardware buttons, it could be stronger. But at least there is some light. And there is no options to set the sensitivity of the screen. I would like it to be a little bit more sensitive if possible, but still it is good. Another thing is that I haven't found a way to change to a custom wallpaper on the stock lockscreen, it only allowes me to use the builtin wallpapers.
The battery life is good, I would say 1 1/2 day with normal usage. But it also has a pretty big battery, but on the other hand also a very big screen, which uses a lot of power - so it evens out. I will recommend this phone if you want a phone with good quality, it is not a 1:1 clone of the Note 3. But it has much better build quality than the clones have. The problem with the 1:1 clones are that they often are cheap made, because they are sold as clones and not have their own brand/name.
Highlights
♦ 5.7 inch Screen, 1920*1080 pixel display
♦ MTK6592 1.7GHz Octa core
♦ Support 3G network: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 & WCDMA 850/2100 MHz
♦ 2GB RAM + 16GB ROM
♦ 13MP back camera + 5MP front camera
♦ The latest Android 4.2 System
♦ Air Gestures
♦ Clearmotion (video motion enhancer)
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Video Unboxing:
Video Reviews:
Camera test:
http://peecee.dk/uploads/032014/IMG_20140322_100227.jpg
http://peecee.dk/uploads/032014/IMG_20140321_170116.jpg
http://peecee.dk/uploads/032014/IMG_20140321_170833.jpg
http://peecee.dk/uploads/032014/IMG_20140321_170143.jpg
http://peecee.dk/uploads/032014/IMG_20140321_165705.jpg
http://peecee.dk/uploads/032014/IMG_20140322_100643.jpg
http://peecee.dk/uploads/032014/IMG_20140322_100433.jpg
http://peecee.dk/uploads/032014/IMG_20140322_100403.jpg
http://peecee.dk/uploads/032014/IMG_20140321_170023.jpg
Issues:
Fixes:
Tweaks:
http://n2k1.com/n2k1/Sesonn_N9000+/
Tips:
Benchmarks:
Antutu 27000
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Basic
Brand: ELEPHONE
Color: White / Black
System: Android 4.2
Storage
CPU: MTK6592 1.7GHz Octa core
RAM: 2 GB
ROM: 16 GB
Front Camera 5 Megapixel
Back Camera 13 Megapixel
Band: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz WCDMA 850/2100 MHz
3G support
SIM Card Slot: Dual card dual standby
Display Size (inch): 5.7"
Screen res: 1920*1080
Languages:
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, Malaysia, Indonesia, Viet, Turkish, Russian, Arabic, Thailand, Korean, Indonesian, Malay, Czech, Filipino, Magyar, Nederland, Romanian Greek, Hebrew, Simple/Traditional Chinese
What's in the box?
Cell Phone × 1
Phone to USB Cable × 1
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery × 1
Headset × 1
Charger × 1
User Manual – English × 1
Screen Protector × 1

Waiting for your review and a safe way to root and backup
Enviado do meu P8 através de Tapatalk

I'll be watching this thread. I'm expecting that my phone comes this week.
I think there are already way's to root the phone and this is the latest firmware:
http://share.weiyun.com/a12f8cb3ad8e6d4adcaa899772efbcac

I just watched your review, nice one. The only thing that's worrying me is that it will be to big

diederikmo said:
I'll be watching this thread. I'm expecting that my phone comes this week.
I think there are already way's to root the phone and this is the latest firmware:
http://share.weiyun.com/a12f8cb3ad8e6d4adcaa899772efbcac
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What is new in that firmware? any changelog or info about it in English?
I think it can be rooted with vRoot (like in my video here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuT8ffLaym8)

s7yler said:
What is new in that firmware? any changelog or info about it in English?
I think it can be rooted with vRoot (like in my video here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuT8ffLaym8)
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I found the firmware true the MTK forum but have no changelog or info.
http://mtkforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=415&start=100

diederikmo said:
I found the firmware true the MTK forum but have no changelog or info.
http://mtkforums.com/viewtopic.php?f=56&t=415&start=100
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I DL the new firmware but I don't know how to upgrade it. Any ideas?

Download spflashtool v5 it worked for me
Enviado do meu P8 através de Tapatalk

nuno1982moreira said:
Download spflashtool v5 it worked for me
Enviado do meu P8 através de Tapatalk
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do you have the steps for the upgrading. I cant find the drivers for this phone.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1982587 I hope it helps you
Enviado do meu P8 através de Tapatalk

Elephone P8
s7yler said:
Hello.....
This thread is about the The ELEPHONE P8 MTK6592 1.7GHz Octa Core 5.7 inch with FHD 1920x1080.
Will be updating this thread with relevant info!
WRITTEN REVIEW:
I have now used the phone for some days, and I already have a good impression of this phone. The Elephone is high quality compared to my older HDC Galaxy Note 3 N9006 (with only Quad Core). You really can feel and see that the Elephone P8 is of the newer Octa-core generation. Almost everything is better on this phone than on older Quad Cores.
The screen is really nice, sharp & clear and have some real vivid colours. Almost everyone that I have showed the device, have told me that the screen is very nice. So the FHD 1920x1080 must do a difference.
The camera in the Elephone P8 is also of the "good" type. It has some few extras like object focus, voice capture etc, but especially photos indoor are much better than on my older HDC. I think it is pretty equal to the Jiake X3S (also Octa Core). My wife tried the camera, and the first she said to me is, "wow this one, actually has a good camera".
The Dual Sim and 3G works perfect! The speed of the phone is what you can expect from an Octa-core. And scores close to 27000 in Antutu. Games and apps runs very good on the phone. The backspeaker is loud, even maybe too loud sometimes (there is a setting to boost the volume in the phones options). But especially the earspeaker and the quality is 10 times better than on my HDC. That is really a big plus for me. You hear people really clear when you speak with them.
The phone is really big (even bigger than the normal Note 3) so it is only for people with big hands But the overall build quality of the phone is very good, almost as good as the real brands like Samsung, HTC etc. I have noticed that it is very solid, and it doesn't feel cheap at all.
If I shall say something bad, then it must be the light in the hardware buttons, it could be stronger. But at least there is some light. And there is no options to set the sensitivity of the screen. I would like it to be a little bit more sensitive if possible, but still it is good. Another thing is that I haven't found a way to change to a custom wallpaper on the stock lockscreen, it only allowes me to use the builtin wallpapers.
The battery life is good, I would say 1 1/2 day with normal usage. But it also has a pretty big battery, but on the other hand also a very big screen, which uses a lot of power - so it evens out. I will recommend this phone if you want a phone with good quality, it is not a 1:1 clone of the Note 3. But it has much better build quality than the clones have. The problem with the 1:1 clones are that they often are cheap made, because they are sold as clones and not have their own brand/name.
Highlights
♦ 5.7 inch Screen, 1920*1080 pixel display
♦ MTK6592 1.7GHz Octa core
♦ Support 3G network: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 & WCDMA 850/2100 MHz
♦ 2GB RAM + 16GB ROM
♦ 13MP back camera + 5MP front camera
♦ The latest Android 4.2 System
♦ Air Gestures
♦ Clearmotion (video motion enhancer)
I ordered mine from here (in black)
Camera test:
Issues:
Fixes:
Tweaks:
Tips:
Benchmarks:
Will come soon!
-----------------------------------------------
Basic
Brand: ELEPHONE
Color: White / Black
System: Android 4.2
Storage
CPU: MTK6592 1.7GHz Octa core
RAM: 2 GB
ROM: 16 GB
Front Camera 5 Megapixel
Back Camera 13 Megapixel
Band: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz WCDMA 850/2100 MHz
3G support
SIM Card Slot: Dual card dual standby
Display Size (inch): 5.7"
Screen res: 1920*1080
Languages:
English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, Malaysia, Indonesia, Viet, Turkish, Russian, Arabic, Thailand, Korean, Indonesian, Malay, Czech, Filipino, Magyar, Nederland, Romanian Greek, Hebrew, Simple/Traditional Chinese
What's in the box?
Cell Phone × 1
Phone to USB Cable × 1
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery × 1
Headset × 1
Charger × 1
User Manual – English × 1
Screen Protector × 1
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Hi there, loved your review! very detailed and informative about the phone.
Influenced me to buy it.
I've got the phone now and was just wondering will there ever be an option to improve screen sensitivity? because in some games the screen is not responsive enough, which is disappointing because it is fast enough to handle them well
I was also wondering if new roms or updated firmware will improve battery life? and where would you be able to download them?
thanks, I shall await your reply !

Loikeable said:
Hi there, loved your review! very detailed and informative about the phone.
Influenced me to buy it.
I've got the phone now and was just wondering will there ever be an option to improve screen sensitivity? because in some games the screen is not responsive enough, which is disappointing because it is fast enough to handle them well
I was also wondering if new roms or updated firmware will improve battery life? and where would you be able to download them?
thanks, I shall await your reply !
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I think ROMs will come on www.needrom.com when available, but so far I have not tried any other ROM yet.
Have not found a way yet to alter the screen sensitivity in games.

Following
Just wanna let you know I will have one soon and will begin tinkering. Hopefully we can make this phone a community supported one!

jcianci12 said:
Just wanna let you know I will have one soon and will begin tinkering. Hopefully we can make this phone a community supported one!
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Nice ! :good:

There seems to be a new Rom:
http://www.needrom.com/mobile/elephone-p8-p8_20140411/

Nice review by the OP. So far it's been pretty good. Has anyone found a working CWM or TWRP custom recovery yet?

Goodold said:
Nice review by the OP. So far it's been pretty good. Has anyone found a working CWM or TWRP custom recovery yet?
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Here you'll find everything you need:
http://www.chinaphonearena.com/foru...575-MT6515-MT6577-MT6517-MT6589-MT6582-MT6592

diederikmo said:
Here you'll find everything you need:
http://www.chinaphonearena.com/foru...575-MT6515-MT6577-MT6517-MT6589-MT6582-MT6592
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Thanks. Had already seen that! Unfortunatly I only have a Tablet and so can't use the method they suggest. Cheers anyway!!

ROM Kitkat 4.4 available
New rom with android KitKat 4.4 for Elephone P8 available on needrom! Someone tried it?

bluemask69 said:
New rom with android KitKat 4.4 for Elephone P8 available on needrom! Someone tried it?
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I tried it, it is good, they don't have the samsung look anymore but the one dreathfull thing about kitkat:
http://www.androidcentral.com/kitkat-sdcard-changes
I couldn't use go backup and titanium backup anymore so i went back to 4.2.2

Sharp aquos sh-01g

SHARP AQUOS SH-01G
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Main Specifications
Docomo Sharp SH-01G Aquos Zeta IGZO Edgest Japanese Smartphone
This is the New Flagship Sharp Android Smartphone !
Just released in Japan for the Winter 2014 ~ Spring 2015 Lineup
Snapdragon 2.3ghz Quad-Core + 2GB Ram + Android 4.4.2 KitKat Smartphone
Featuring the Edgest + IGZO Display.
The Edgest design, uses 81% of the phone's surface, bringing the screen to the edges of the bezel
This allows for the phone to have a large 5.5 Inch size, but keeps the phone relatively compact.
The IGZO display allows the phone to consume very little power but still give a Full HD resolution
Pre-installed with Sharp's upgraded Gripe Magic FEEL UX (See video)
You can use the Traditional Android UI or try out the new Sharp FEEL UX
Gripe Magic allows you to gripe the sides of the phone to turn on the screen, or change volume, etc
Featuring the all new EMOPA system. EMOPA stands for Emotional Partner
With the EMOPA system, the phone has its own emotions and will assist you with reminders and suggestions (See video)
All New Sharp IGZO Edgest Full HD screen for Amazing resolution + Very Long Battery life
Sharp IGZO Edgets Display conserves battery to allow upwards of 3 days of use on 1 full charge !
Main Display : 5.5 Inch Full HD Touchscreen ( 1080 x 1920 pixels ! )
Full 4K2K Ultra HD video Recording (3840 × 2160 video recording size. 4K2K video recording capable)
13.1 Megapixel HD Camera (3840 × 2160 pixels max picture taking resolution)
2.1 Megapixel built in Front facing internal Camera
Ricoh GR Certified Camera Lens
Built in high powered LED Flash
Real Time HDR (See video)
Night Catch Mode 2, allows you to take brighter photos at night without even needing the LED Flash (See video)
Anti-Shake Image Stabilization so you won't get blurry pictures or videos
HQ High Quality picture mode to cancel out noise + Turn on image stablization combined
New Photo Sphere feature, which allows you to view a new moving Panaroma picture. (See video)
See all the great Camera features in this video (See video)
Very Large 3300mAh Battery for improved longevity
Phone also has enhanced and customizable ECO modes to increase battery life
DTS Mobile High-Res Audio Sound
Enjoy your Media / Videos in a small separate window while operating other functions on the phone
Quick note taking & picture editing by just writting on the screen (See video)
Supports Bluetooth Sync with Casio G-Shock Watches
Quickly turn on the phone by just sweeping the screen (See video)
Privacy mode, which blurs the screen when viewed from the sides.
Android 4.4 Kit Kat OS
This Japanse Phone is Waterproof / Dustproof and meets IPX5/IPX7 standards.
Bilingual Japanese phone (can be changed from Japanese to English and vice versa) (We set all phones to ENGLISH before shipping)
Link to Official Sharp SH-01G site
Please Note : This phone uses a Nano-Simcard (the smaller size simcard, like on the iphone 6). If you do not have a nano-simcard, you will need to contact your cellular company and exchange your simcard for a Nano-Simcard
Other Specifications
CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974AB) Quad-core 2.3GHz
GPU: Adreno 330
Memory : 32 GB ROM / 2 GB RAM
2G Network : GSM GPRS EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
3G Network : UMTS HSDPA UMTS 800, 850, 2100 MHz
4G Network : LTE 800, 1500, 1800, 2100 Mhz
Micro SDHC memory card supports up to 32 GB
Micro SDXC memory card supports up to 128 GB
Battery Size : 3300 mAh
Global NFC Supported
aptX Supported
HDMI Output supported with an MHL Adapter (Adapter sold Separately)
Bluetooth version 4.0
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
DLNA Certified
GPS, GLONASS
Micro USB 2.0 Host (Keyboard / Mouse supported)
3.5mm stereo headset jack
Music Format : MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR, QCELP, WAV
Facebook, YouTube, Twitter integration / support
Size : 141 × 76 × 8.9mm

All this phone owners, welcome to this topic

User manual in English - https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/english/support/trouble/manual/download/sh01g/index.html

SH-01G Open source software - https://sh-dev.sharp.co.jp/android/modules/oss/index.php?/sh01g

The SAR limit for mobile phones 2.0 is W / kg.
The maximum value of the SAR at the side head of the mobile phone 0.405W / kg , the maximum value of the SAR when it is attached to the body 0.485W / kg * 2 is. There may be differences between the SAR levels for each product, they all meet the allowable value.

USB ADB Driver - https://sh-dev.sharp.co.jp/android/modules/driver/

I have this phone.
Will we ever be able to upgrade it to lollipop if and when it is release?

BioFan said:
I have this phone.
Will we ever be able to upgrade it to lollipop if and when it is release?
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I dont think it will be available, but it is only my opinion. Anyway, for me it is not so important, Kitkat or Lollipop, they are almost same, using dalvik or art, working and speed are equal. For me more important to find root for this device

galaxyst said:
I dont think it will be available, but it is only my opinion. Anyway, for me it is not so important, Kitkat or Lollipop, they are almost same, using dalvik or art, working and speed are equal. For me more important to find root for this device
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Yeah! I bought this phone knowing I may never upgrade this device. It's just too cool.
I'm new to Android honestly. I used it 2 years ago then switched to ios, now I am on android again cos of this phone.

galaxyst said:
SH-01G Open source software - https://sh-dev.sharp.co.jp/android/modules/oss/index.php?/sh01g
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galaxyst said:
USB ADB Driver - https://sh-dev.sharp.co.jp/android/modules/driver/
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Thanks for all the info, but just one question... Is this phone be able to get root?
Thx for answering

gogoduck said:
Thanks for all the info, but just one question... Is this phone be able to get root?
Thx for answering
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Though I could not find root software, but I heard there was root for this device

someone is asking for $100 if anyone wants the root in this HK forum.
hkepc.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=2181968&extra=&page=38
sorry I'm unable to post links

BioFan said:
someone is asking for $100 if anyone wants the root in this HK forum.
hkepc.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=2181968&extra=&page=38
sorry I'm unable to post links
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$100 is too expensive, I can give $20 if someone can provide me with root

galaxyst said:
$100 is too expensive, I can give $20 if someone can provide me with root
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yes, waay to expensive.
I found this over at a Japanese forum, but I wasn't sure if this is for the SH-01G
SHARP_android_rooting_tools ver 7.0
detail.chiebukuro.yahoo.co.jp/qa/question_detail/q14131880419
---------- Post added at 07:18 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:08 AM ----------
nevermind, based on this page, seems like there is no root for SH-01G yet? Correct me if I'm wrong.
androidrooting.wiki.fc2.com/wiki/DOCOMO%20SHARP%20Android%E7%AB%AF%E6%9C%ABroot%E5%8C%96%E5%AF%BE%E5%BF%9C%E8%A1%A8
sorry I still cannot post link.

I have this phone as well. They have recently released a new firmware 01.00.07: https://www.nttdocomo.co.jp/support/utilization/product_update/list/sh01g/index.html
Is there a way to sideload this as they don't allow OTA update outside Japan.

BioFan said:
yes, waay to expensive.
I found this over at a Japanese forum, but I wasn't sure if this is for the SH-01G
SHARP_android_rooting_tools ver 7.0
detail.chiebukuro.yahoo.co.jp/qa/question_detail/q14131880419
---------- Post added at 07:18 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:08 AM ----------
nevermind, based on this page, seems like there is no root for SH-01G yet? Correct me if I'm wrong.
sorry I still cannot post link.
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this root tool for SH-02E SH-04E SH-05E SH-07E SH-09D SHL21 SBM203SH models

I was told that latest TowelRoot V3 can root AQUOS ZETA SH-01G (build number: 01.00.05).
I did not check, because mine is updated: 01.00.07
Who can check? But before running TowelRoot V3, turn on USB debugging mode

galaxyst said:
I was told that latest TowelRoot V3 can root AQUOS ZETA SH-01G (build number: 01.00.05).
I did not check, because mine is updated: 01.00.07
Who can check? But before running TowelRoot V3, turn on USB debugging mode
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galaxyst, can you share on how do you update to 01.00.07 please?

Windows 8.1 USB stick Beelink Intel Pocket P2:when the size (is powerful and) matters

Only some years ago we saw the first Android USB sticks, they were just a way to put the same hardware that most of mobile phones had but without including screen or camera...
Summary? Quite cheap gadgets with lots of possibilities. The mini PCs had been created!
The best of them was that they directly came with hundreds of thousands of applications (from GooglePlay) and almost everybody knew how to use them since it was the same Android platform they were using on their smartphones.
Beelink was one of the companies from the Shenzhen area (created on 2010) who specialized their activity on home entertainment equipment. And once again, as well as many other companies started manufacturing components until the moment they had cumulated enough knowledge to be able to design and manufacture their own (full products).
But then, on the traditional path of development, Beelink has chosen one interesting partnership: Intel.
Yes, with the huge development of Android devices, some chip manufacturers like Qualcomm, or more recently Mediatek, have experimented a great growth. So in 2013 Intel presented a new strategy focused on recovering this big part of the market they were loosing. And so we started to see a very small (but growing number) of devices equipped with Intel processors.
Of course most of the manufacturers are still presenting Android-based devices, because of 2 reasons: licence price and mobile oriented platform with already a great ecosystem of apps.
However, with the arrival of Intel to the playground, it opened the gate to other operating systems like Windows. And needless to say that Microsoft was also really interested on taking some part of the mobile market.
Putting together the acquired knowledge on MiniPCs and the possibilities of an Intel processor, Beelink bring to us the Intel Pocket P2, a powerful device within the smallest possible place, just a little bigger than an USB flash drive.
Just plugging it into our TV and we will have a full PC with big screen, offering a resolution of FullHD (1920x1080) perfect not only for work since we will have available Microsoft Office and all other Windows software, but a perfect gaming station.
We all know that Windows has the biggest catalog of games.
To make all that possible this small stick has inside a Quad-core Intel Z3735F processor inside and 2GB of DDR3 RAM memory, and all the rest we may need is already included: dual WiFi b/g/n antenna, BT 4.0, 32GB of flash drive for storage and of course the infrared sensor for a remote controller. On the side we will find SD card reader, micro USB for OTG purposes, jack output for audio and HDMI for plugging the screen.
The OS included is Windows 8.1 that will surely be updated to Windows 10 as Microsoft announced recently.
So, we have a very interesting device, I never imagined such an easy way to have a real Windows PC with tiny power consumption that we can bring to anyway for less than 100€.
I leave you here some pictures and the full table of specs
CPU Intel® Bay Trail CR,Z3735F
Graphics lntel® HD Graphics
Bluetooth BT 4.0
RAM DDR3 2GB
ROM Onboard eMMC Flash 32GB
Connectivity WIFI IEEE 802.11b/g/n ; Dual 2.400 GHz ~ 2.497 GHz (2.4 GHz ISM Band) ; IR Sensor ; BT 4.0; USB2.0; OTG Port
OS Support Windows 8.1
Power LED
Power Button
DC in Jack
SD Card Slot
Power management Adapter 5V 2A
Multi -language
Keyboard Qwerty keyboard
Support original ecology and AZW custom UI
Work Environment 5°C--35°C，30%--90% Humidity
Storage Environment -20°C--60°C，10%--90% Humidity
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Thanks OP. Do you have troubles when activated Windows 8.1?
Because i heard people said they have troubles on activating the system on their Axgio mini-pc.
Got a hot deal on fatwallet: http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/hot-deals/1444331/?newest=1#last
Someone's talking about Windows 8.1 activation problem on it

Nice review. Been wondering about getting one myself.
Is it running Windows 8.1 with Bing?
I know some of these have some issues with the windows license (windows license is free for tablets <8" but this is no tablet), like the Pipo X7 (hence the more expensive Pipo X7S)

Good product though, still have some concerns about the operating experience and overheating problem caused by long time working. Is it easy to connect to the screen?

I also read a lot of user reviews that Windows wasnt activated and they also couldnt. The problem is that Windows 8.1 Bing editions is just free for tablets <8" I think. And this device is actually a desktop because having a HDMI. So youd need a normal Windows 8.1 license for it. I would buy one too but I cant find any information about the pirated Windows license or which ones have activated version on them.

mkdr said:
I also read a lot of user reviews that Windows wasnt activated and they also couldnt. The problem is that Windows 8.1 Bing editions is just free for tablets <8" I think. And this device is actually a desktop because having a HDMI. So youd need a normal Windows 8.1 license for it. I would buy one too but I cant find any information about the pirated Windows license or which ones have activated version on them.
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Iv got the Ainol,pipo x7 & the beelink pocket p1 all of them came with windows 8.1 bing fully activated NOT pirated..The pipo also comes with office 365 which alone is worth £50 but the pipo does over heat a lot

blinkone said:
Iv got the Ainol,pipo x7 & the beelink pocket p1 all of them came with windows 8.1 bing fully activated NOT pirated..The pipo also comes with office 365 which alone is worth £50 but the pipo does over heat a lot
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Ive read all kind of other reviews, people got a 30days trial and it was activated. Also, even if the Bing edition is installed and activated, it's pirated, because like I said, Bing Edition is just allowed by MS on <8" devices, and this one has not even a display, it's a desktop PC.

Have the P1
Seems pretty good. Windows 8.1 activated no problem.
Reasonably snappy, haven't got past luke warm so far.
Have it running as media server for a Squeezbox & running well.
Managed to delete or corrupt the Bluetooth driver & struggling to fine a copy online...let me know if you can help!
No support online anywhere that I can fine... no response from Beelink.
Anyone know where might find appropriate driver?

I have the beelink p1 and the p2 both came activated even after a system refresh.
But I'm not seeing the windows 10 upgrade pop up on both. I also have a linx 8 tablet also running 8.1 with bing and that's not seeing it either. Hopefully win10 will be coming to these devices.
The P1 does get a little hot after a shot time of use but runs amazingly well.
The P2 runs cool no heat cooking. But it doesn't say in the specs but comes with a built in battery.

I think i'm going to try the P2... Nice price right now.
Thanks for the info

mdabar said:
Only some years ago we saw the first Android USB sticks, they were just a way to put the same hardware that most of mobile phones had but without including screen or camera...
Summary? Quite cheap gadgets with lots of possibilities. The mini PCs had been created!
The best of them was that they directly came with hundreds of thousands of applications (from GooglePlay) and almost everybody knew how to use them since it was the same Android platform they were using on their smartphones.
Beelink was one of the companies from the Shenzhen area (created on 2010) who specialized their activity on home entertainment equipment. And once again, as well as many other companies started manufacturing components until the moment they had cumulated enough knowledge to be able to design and manufacture their own (full products).
But then, on the traditional path of development, Beelink has chosen one interesting partnership: Intel.
Yes, with the huge development of Android devices, some chip manufacturers like Qualcomm, or more recently Mediatek, have experimented a great growth. So in 2013 Intel presented a new strategy focused on recovering this big part of the market they were loosing. And so we started to see a very small (but growing number) of devices equipped with Intel processors.
Of course most of the manufacturers are still presenting Android-based devices, because of 2 reasons: licence price and mobile oriented platform with already a great ecosystem of apps.
However, with the arrival of Intel to the playground, it opened the gate to other operating systems like Windows. And needless to say that Microsoft was also really interested on taking some part of the mobile market.
Putting together the acquired knowledge on MiniPCs and the possibilities of an Intel processor, Beelink bring to us the Intel Pocket P2, a powerful device within the smallest possible place, just a little bigger than an USB flash drive.
Just plugging it into our TV and we will have a full PC with big screen, offering a resolution of FullHD (1920x1080) perfect not only for work since we will have available Microsoft Office and all other Windows software, but a perfect gaming station.
We all know that Windows has the biggest catalog of games.
To make all that possible this small stick has inside a Quad-core Intel Z3735F processor inside and 2GB of DDR3 RAM memory, and all the rest we may need is already included: dual WiFi b/g/n antenna, BT 4.0, 32GB of flash drive for storage and of course the infrared sensor for a remote controller. On the side we will find SD card reader, micro USB for OTG purposes, jack output for audio and HDMI for plugging the screen.
The OS included is Windows 8.1 that will surely be updated to Windows 10 as Microsoft announced recently.
So, we have a very interesting device, I never imagined such an easy way to have a real Windows PC with tiny power consumption that we can bring to anyway for less than 100€.
I leave you here some pictures and the full table of specs
CPU Intel® Bay Trail CR,Z3735F
Graphics lntel® HD Graphics
Bluetooth BT 4.0
RAM DDR3 2GB
ROM Onboard eMMC Flash 32GB
Connectivity WIFI IEEE 802.11b/g/n ; Dual 2.400 GHz ~ 2.497 GHz (2.4 GHz ISM Band) ; IR Sensor ; BT 4.0; USB2.0; OTG Port
OS Support Windows 8.1
Power LED
Power Button
DC in Jack
SD Card Slot
Power management Adapter 5V 2A
Multi -language
Keyboard Qwerty keyboard
Support original ecology and AZW custom UI
Work Environment 5°C--35°C，30%--90% Humidity
Storage Environment -20°C--60°C，10%--90% Humidity
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Got this unit about 2 months ago, installed Windows 10 as soon it was available and it works perfectly
Unlike the original Intel compute stick, no problems with BT devices and no noise from fan.
Using it as a HTPC with Kodi (now on 15.2) and could not be more pleased.
It also runs Asphalt 8 with zero problems (and Xbox One gamepad support), so its ideal for a simple but usable Windows PC, either for entertainment or simple workstation.
One thing that i can't found is a method to access the firmware to unlock the CPU speed (its locked at max 1.33Ghz, so turbo mode is never activated if needed), anyone got suggestions?

Mirror please,software is unreachable
Now price of stick is amazing i got one already. But i do have problems with activation and downloading stuffs from baidu ,drivers etc. Please some one to make mirrors for latest firmware ,drivers-old ways to download from baidu didn't work .This is support page i try to write to this guys ,but more than a month zero answer.This is link of there download page,if someone know how to download without Chinese applications ,please do share

armagani said:
Now price of stick is amazing i got one already. But i do have problems with activation and downloading stuffs from baidu ,drivers etc. Please some one to make mirrors for latest firmware ,drivers-old ways to download from baidu didn't work .This is support page i try to write to this guys ,but more than a month zero answer.This is link of there download page,if someone know how to download without Chinese applications ,please do share
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What are you talking about? The P2 comes with Win8.1 in English and ZERO software from 3rd parties.
You can stick a USB bootable storage device on one of the USB ports and install any OS you want from scratch...
If you choose windows 10 or even 8 the hardware is all detected and supported out of the box, plus windows update will install the latest ones. As for firmware, as far as i know there aren't any updates/backups/images... you are stuck with the UEFI that came from factory.

Vernee Apollo (Pro) Official Thread: Unboxing, Hands On, Full Review!

I just received my Vernee Apollo, the long awaited phone that Vernee announced back in March! It's been almost 10 months and this is it! The flagship of Vernee has finally arrived. My video above shows my unboxing, hands on, and first impressions of this device and below I'll write up a quick summary of what I think of the phone.
First Impressions of the Vernee Apollo:
The box is huge because there is a VR headset included
The phone feels very well made and finished quite exquisitely actually
There are some bezels around the screen but I didn't really notice
The phone is large (based on the dimensions) but doesn't feel that big
Screen is 2K, honestly didn't really notice when I first turned it on, looks quite similar to 1080p when not in a VR headset
Feels fast enough for a flagship
The VR headset is plastic but isn't Google Cardboard compatible
Full Specifications:
5.5" 2k IPS LCD Display
MTK Helio X20 Chipset
6GB RAM, 128GB Storage
21MP Camera with Sony IMX230 Sensor
8MP Front Camera
4G/LTE
FAQ:
Will it work on your carrier?
Check Will my Phone work, but in USA most likely not
Does it actually have a 2K display?
100%, checked on CPU-Z, Antutu etc and also looked very closely, it is actually 2K
Does it have 6GB of RAM?
Currently no, it seems like it isn't, as CPU-Z, Antutu and the stock memory manager in Android says only 4GB. Will investigate more.
Does VR work on this headset?
Ish, Vernee's headset in the box does not come with an app to calibrate it nor does it work with Google Cardboard, so it will be a lot more difficult to setup than normal VR headsets. Otherwise, I tested it in Youtube and it works.

Well this phone has all things to hit the headlines and but how many people will this info about this smartphone reach and how many will buy it? But definitely this is the right way to get noticed, atleast for startup.:good:
A win win for both consumer and OEM:highfive:

it is amazing, i like it. good design.

yogeshpatel37 said:
Well this phone has all things to hit the headlines and but how many people will this info about this smartphone reach and how many will buy it? But definitely this is the right way to get noticed, atleast for startup.:good:
A win win for both consumer and OEM:highfive:
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Yeah but what counts the most is updates and soc support from the os and app standpoint. At the end a 820 can be much faster
And thats why its not on the news
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yogeshpatel37 said:
Well this phone has all things to hit the headlines and but how many people will this info about this smartphone reach and how many will buy it? But definitely this is the right way to get noticed, atleast for startup.:good:
A win win for both consumer and OEM:highfive:
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Yup. The only worry I have is the price tag. In this case, Jessie J is wrong (don't think many would get that reference). This is probably the first phone to release with a base of 128GB storage and 6GB of RAM. In the article as well, it's started by a reputable ODM, a little bit like how Oneplus was started by Oppo, even though they kind of deny it.

and313 said:
Yeah but what counts the most is updates and soc support from the os and app standpoint. At the end a 820 can be much faster
And thats why its not on the news
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OS updates and SoC support are not why this is being excluded from the news, they just don't have a big enough marketing engine.
And depending on the price, OS updates are not hte most important. If you're paying north of $600, you should expect the best of the best in terms of support, but if you're hitting bargain bin prices for insane specs, support would be nice, but not as likely.

Yups agreed that they don't have much marketing knowledge but slowly steadily they got to pick up the momentum, unlike few other Chinese OEM which aren't been getting noticed.
At the end of the day there is a phone with 6 GB RAM and 128 GB internal memory with 21 MP Sony camera sensor. That's it!
BTW anyone know about it's price?

zijin_cheng said:
OS updates and SoC support are not why this is being excluded from the news, they just don't have a big enough marketing engine.
And depending on the price, OS updates are not hte most important. If you're paying north of $600, you should expect the best of the best in terms of support, but if you're hitting bargain bin prices for insane specs, support would be nice, but not as likely.
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Its not the price tag that pays for your updates. Look at the nexus line and then at sammy. You pay almost twice the amount for a galaxy device, yet the nexus line gets updates faster. Same goes for oneplus, moto (before they were sold to lenovo)... The only difference is the materials used and design.
And again a 820 will probably be faster with the os, app support
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and313 said:
Its not the price tag that pays for your updates. Look at the nexus line and then at sammy. You pay almost twice the amount for a galaxy device, yet the nexus line gets updates faster. Same goes for oneplus, moto (before they were sold to lenovo)... The only difference is the materials used and design.
And again a 820 will probably be faster with the os, app support
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I didn't say the price tag pays for updates, but for such a high price, expecting software updates isn't that big a thing. Do I expect updates for my $140 Xiaomi Redmi 3? Probably not, maybe a few bug fixes. The higher the price, the more "service" you can expect from them, and included in that umbrella are updates.
And don't forget that the Nexus line is an exception to the rule of software updates, well apart from HTC recently.

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The main features announced:
Operating System: Android 6.0
Display: 5.5 "qHD with 2560x1440 pixels resolution
RAM: 6GB
Internal memory: 128GB
System: MediaTek MT6797 SoC Helio X20
Fund Photo: 21 megapixel rear camera of 8 megapixels Front camera
Structure: Metal Body
Input: USB Type C
Housings: Hybrid dual sim or sim and further expansion memory
Connections: 4G-LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS
Furthermore this device is also characterized by the metal edge that will be of only 2 mm.
Simultaneously should quit his younger brother: Apollo Lite always equipped with SoC Helio X20 but with less features Memory: 4GB RAM, 32 GB ROM and 16-megapixel main camera. In addition, the display will be HD, the support will be for two or sim or single sim and micro SD.
While we still do not know the date of introduction of these new models, some speak of next May, Vernee has already announced that prices will be $ 399 for the Apollo and $ 200 for the lite model.
http://www.vernee.cc/blog/

399 for the main model eh? Seems like a pretty decent price to performance ratio from that. I wonder what the build quality is going to be like though, hmm...

Which Thread to maintain ?:
this one ot the other?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gen.../vernee-apollo-leaks-worldwide-metal-t3361404
BTW Thanks to iacobus86 i add news on Apollo here:
I let you new information about this Apollo. It will take the Helio X25 CPU:
Vernee Apollo's upgraded to be powered by Helio X25 CPU, global first 3D video released !
As Vernee’s flagship, Vernee Apollo gains worldwide attention even though many other deca-core smartphones has been released recently.
Several days before, vernee has published Apollo’s main specifications and renderings. It’s without any doubt that the metal uni-body and high hardware configuration will be the 2 biggest selling points.
Moreover, vernee seems to be pretty good at making tipping points of its every product.
According to vernee’s latest news (https://www.facebook.com/972671569481015/videos/1009421932472645/ )
Vernee Apollo will carry Helio X25 chipset instead of previously said Helio X20 deca-core CPU.
Apollo will come into the market in July, and Apollo Lite in June. And Thor is in hot sale right now.
Vernee Apollo newest 3D rendering video:

6G? Are you kidding me? Just wait and see

399 is quite a decent price in comparison to other phones with similar specs

Any news on Apollo Lite?
Hopefully TWRP appears soon and I'll buy it!

balamu96m said:
Any news on Apollo Lite?
Hopefully TWRP appears soon and I'll buy it!
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Apollo Lite is available and also Twrp from jemmini is available. You can easily find on Vernee forum and needrom
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On September 20th, vernee held the new release conference of Mars in Shenzhen.
Vernee’s partner MTK attended the conference and released the details of its coming product - Helio X30.
According to MTK product manager, the Helio X30 will be the first CPU adopting 10nm technology.
It will still use the three cluster deca-core framework, namely 2*Cortex-A73 (2.8GHz) +4*Cortex-A53 (2.3GHz) +4* Cortex-A35 (2.0GHz).
It will also come with IMG [email protected] Compared with Helio X20, Helio X30’s performance will enhance by 43%, while the power consumption will be lowered by 53%.
Vernee also debut its all new flagship Apollo on the conference, which will carry Helio X25, 4GB RAM and 64GB ROM.
The 21MP camera is from SONY (IMX230). What’s more, Apollo sports a 2k display with 541 PPI, suitable for VR experience.
And word has that Apollo may come with a peripheral equipment which allows it to record 360°video.
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Vernee Apollo: An All-metal Smartphone Engineered from More Than 300 Processes
Vernee Apollo, the first VR-branded MTK flagship, carries deca-core Helio X25 SoC which features up to 2.5GHz main frequency. And it comes with 4GB RAM, 64GB ROM, 8MP front-facing camera, 21MP rear camera and a 2K display. Besides these powerful specs, it also contains a VR box in the package.
Since it is called “Flagship”, the industrial design and technology behind it should be premium to match this name.
Apollo features a relatively rectangular shape. There is no other openings or button on the touch panel except for the receiver and camera. The black display shows great unity with the metal frame. Coupled with 2.5D glass, it delivers wonderful screen-off viewing effect.
Both the back cover and frame are treated with No. 220 fine Zircon and 360° blasting sand, which makes the phone feel smooth and comfortable. The back curve fits your palm pretty well. The simplistic antenna band decreases the band coverage by nearly 40% and overcomes the shortage of traditional three-part design. The metal ratio reaches up to 98%, making the phone elegant and strong-built.
Meanwhile, the screen is a little narrower than the frame, which is similar to the solution of OnePlus One. This design not only makes phone look slim, but also decreases the possibility of the screen contact with the ground in case of falling, which lowers the crack rate. What’s more, after CNC cutting process, the unique metal texture is better showcased and the handling experience is improved a lot.
Even in the detail, Apollo is well-designed. The whole body including the SIM card slot is firmly colored via 2 times of Anodizing process. And there is an anti-glare filter and CD pattern in the camera area. The dual tone flash, fingerprint sensor and volume keys are all processed via CNC cutting. From those details, we can see that Vernee designers attaches great importance to the appearance and industrial design of this model.
In fact it’s very hard to make a perfect product priced at 299USD range. How to balance the design and performance is a big question for most phone makers. However, Vernee seems to offer a great answer to this question, which is enough to show its honesty towards its users.
Now Vernee official holds a snap deal campaign which you can participate here:
http://ad.vernee.cc/2k-display-built-for-vr-deca-core-flagship/
https://www.facebook.com/verneeofficial/
Unboxing

Recived mine .
Deca core Helio X25 mt6797t
21mp camera
64 gb storage
4gb ram
2k display
System android 6.0
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[Review] AllDoCube Freer X9 MTK8173 Android Tablet

Today I have the privilege of reviewing Freer X9, the first tablet ever on this blog! And it's a good one!
AlldoCube Freer X9 is a 8.9" Quad core (by a Mediatek chipset) powerhouse running on a high resolution screen with some great hardware
Freer X9 was sent to me to review courtesy of the good people at AlldoCube (formerly known as Cube)
What do we get in the box?
We get the bare essentials with this tablet, which is to say: X9 Tablet, User Manual, and charging/data USB-C cable
** All photos are included in the full review HERE **
Looks and design
The design is pretty elegant and simple, with a metal (aluminum) back which gives it a quality look. The IPS display unit is a (very) high resolution 2560*1600 IPS screen. That means that the picture, games and video displayed are razor sharp and the display has plenty of light even for using it outside. The ports included are quite sparse, with a USB-C port (which is actually in USB 2.0 standard and not USB 3.1 as one might think) for charging and data connections, a 3.5 mm headphone port for, well, headphones, and a Micro SD / TF card slot for expanding the 64GB that the tablet arrives with. On top of those, we get two cameras - a front facing one at 5 Megapixel, and a back facing camera at a higher 13 Megapixel resolution. But more about those at the camera testing portion.
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Usage and User Interface
Freer X9 uses a vanilla version of Android 6.0 which suits me just fine. The tablet first arrived with the original Chinese firmware which makes things a bit more tricky since it's not based on the known and familiar Google ecosphere. That means no Play store, and issues with installation of some applications that rely on google foundations. However, in a few days I received and installed an "Overseas" firmware, which worked much better for my needs.
Mostly the experience with the tablet was pleasant, as the screen is sharp and of high quality. I did notice a small lack of sensitivity to touch that got me tapping more than once to get the desired result. Some small bugs also manifested as mentioned in the Issues and bugs section further ahead.
Bluetooth was tested successfully in both directions and files were sent and received between the tablet and my smart phone.
I've also transferred files from the tablet to my PC over the Wi-Fi connection on my local network.
Overall, though, I enjoyed my time with this tablet which surprised me both with it's long battery life and it's smooth operation - not to mention (again) the amazing and sharp IPS screen.
Cameras performance and quality
This tablet surprised me as it includes a 5 MP front camera (selfie camera), and a 13 MP back camera. The first set of sample photos are from the back camera, and remember - there is no flash so I didn't bother taking night shots:
The main (back) camera produces reasonable results with somewhat pale colors, but quite sharp. Auto focus was fast and seems fine. This is not a camera to replace your DSLR, but then again, no mobile device's camera is.. unless you count hybrids such as Galaxy camera (which has its own drawbacks). All in all, the tablet produces good results with the included (basic) camera app I used for this shoot. It may be improved upon with more feature rich apps such as Snap camera, or others.
Even Samsung took a while to update their tablet cameras and it's one of the under-looked parts of tablets, for some reason. It's not just the Megapixel count, but also the actual camera modules which are usually of lower grade than the ones included in most modern smartphones.
Here are a couple of shots from the front facing ("Selfie") camera:
** All photos are included in the full review HERE **
As can be seen, the colors (again) are a bit pale, but the details and focus are quite sharp. I believe that for skype/video calls this camera is above average and should produce good results.
Technical Specifications
Chipset / CPU: 64Bit MTK8173 Quad Core
GPU: Power VR GX6250
Memory / Storage: 4GB DDR3 / 64GB eMMC
Display: IPS,*OGS, 10 points touch,*8.9 inch (16:10),*2560*1600 JDI*2K Screen
Cameras: Dual cameras, 5.0 MP front camera, 13.0 MP back camera with Auto focus
Wireless: 802.11 a/b/g/n, 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Bluetooth: 4.0
OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Audio Output: 3.5 mm headphone jack, Dual Speakers, Type-C USB
Battery: 3.8 V / 5500 mAh
Net weight: 366 gram
Dimension: 228 mm * 144 mm * 8.3 mm
Peripheral Interface: 1 x USB 2.0 Type C port, 3.5 mm headphone jack, Micro SD /*TF card up to 64GB
Packing Included: Cube Freer X9, USB-C charging/data cable, User Manual
Benchmarks and Testing
** All benchmarks are included in the full review HERE **
Video Playback testing (Using KODI/TV Center)
Resolution Video Format Local Playback Network (Wi-Fi) Playback
720p (1280*720) AVC ([email protected]) Playing correctly Playing correctly
1080P (1920*1080) AVC ([email protected]) Playing correctly Playing correctly
*2160P (3840*2160)HEVC (H.265) / 10Bit *Playing correctly *Playing correctly*
4K (4096*2304) AVC ([email protected]) Playing correctly Playing correctly
4K TS HEVC files HEVC (H.265) Playing correctly Playing correctly
* Video was playing fine in one of two samples locally, but over Wi-Fi (though both samples played fine) loading time was long, a small artifact was noticed at beginning of playback, and skipping ahead was unsuccessful (kodi buffer icon repeatedly filled up again and again without resuming).
The issue was specific to HEVC video and does not affect other codecs and formats tested.
Tablet run warm both during local playback and Wi-Fi playback. That is to be expected, and it did not seem to reach extreme temperatures during these tests.
Network performance
Network performance has been tested using*Speedtest.net*Internet speed measuring app, in WiFi only mode (no wired option with a tablet). My Internet connection is 500 Mbit Symmetric Fibre connection:
** All photos are included in the full review HERE **
Internet speed testing does not show impressive score, but that may be due to a weaker signal reception. The video over WiFi tests I've done were in the same room as the router, and no lag was detected - meaning that distance is a big factor for this tablet. More so than for TV boxes which are stationary and contain more powerful antenna arrays.
Issues and Bugs
No root solution was available, so detailed game performance was not possible
X9 Tablet arrives with Chinese firmware which does not include google play store. New overseas firmware that does include google components required flashing via PC which is not a foolproof procedure
Antutu Video was not able to play all the videos in the sequence
Lost connection to WiFi network and could not reconnect (being asked for password again, and getting "failed to save network" message when trying) a few times. Resolved only with reboot
Apps require permissions again even after being given said permissions. For instance: camera app is asking for permission to read/write files and use camera
Gaming performance
As usual, I test three games: Angry Birds 2, Asphalt 8 Airborne, and Walking War Robots. No root solution is available, therefore I could not measure CPU or RAM usage:
Angry Birds 2, a popular 2d game. Worked smoothly and without a hitch. Load times were speedy thanks to the large amount of high-speed RAM, and no issues were detected.
Asphalt 8 Airborne*, intense 3d racing game. Game played fine with smooth frame rate and easy control.
Walking War Robots*– an online 3d robot battle game. Finally, with a touch device, I was able to play this game fully, maneuver and shoot. The game played smoothly, though the tablet did warm up as it did when testing high definition videos.
** All photos are included in the full review HERE **
Freer X9 Conclusions
Did I like it? Yes. It is the first tablet I tested, but it's a strong contender in the Arm device power race. The screen is magnificent and razor sharp, and the device is very responsive and stable.
Would I recommend it? Yes! It's a good product with solid performance 99% of the time.
To get a Purchase link, or to read the full review, including photos, benchmarks and so on, please head to my full review HERE

Do you know if the overseas firmware will pass SafetyNet? A lot of Chinese tablets just don't pass it, root or not, and I was hoping to play some Fire Emblem Heroes of Pokémon Go with it.
Could you please run a simple test like this one? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scottyab.safetynet.sample&hl=en

Where do you get the 'overseas' firmware from? I cant find it anywhere via googling around

droiduser said:
Where do you get the 'overseas' firmware from? I cant find it anywhere via googling around
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You can find the link to it in my answer on disqus, on my blog full review - at the comment section

Cheers, found the comment with the link, i'll add it here incase anyone else is looking on xda...
https://pan.baidu.com/s/1c1IETMg?from=singlemessage&adapt=pc&fr=ftw
---------- Post added at 11:26 AM ---------- Previous post was at 11:23 AM ----------
Oh and anyone looking to download from Baidu without installing their dodgy app and trying to create an account...
Install the Chrome extension user agent switcher made by google, change your agent type to android, and when you click the Baidu link to download it will just start the download without asking for login and app intall

Ran it. CTS profile match: false
Basic Integrity: true
PharaohsVizier said:
Do you know if the overseas firmware will pass SafetyNet? A lot of Chinese tablets just don't pass it, root or not, and I was hoping to play some Fire Emblem Heroes of Pokémon Go with it.
Could you please run a simple test like this one? https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.scottyab.safetynet.sample&hl=en
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what about WiFi passwords not saved, Wifi disconnected and apps asking permission over and over (as I read into the long version of OT review)?
Also, is the screen laminated?

brainvision said:
what about WiFi passwords not saved, Wifi disconnected and apps asking permission over and over (as I read into the long version of OT review)?
Also, is the screen laminated?
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I haven't experienced the wifi password saving issue since I switched to the overseas firmware. as for the wifi disconnected, it hasn't happened since but I mostly use it to watch videos now. the permission asking still continues - in other words - there was no firmware update since the review came out. I don't know when there will be one.
The screen comes with a screen protector pre-installed.

hey, I am interested in installing it in my car so I would like to know if there is GPS, please

righi said:
hey, I am interested in installing it in my car so I would like to know if there is GPS, please
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I just tested GPS on the tablet by using Sygic Navigation, and also using GPS Status app.
The good news is, there is a GPS and it works quite well. However.. there is no compass sensor on the tablet (maybe to save money), so the apps need to rely on the GPS + accelerometer to determine direction. I don't know how much that matter, as I haven't tested it driving or on a moving vehicle as of yet. But the general answer to your question so far is: yes, it does have a GPS and it works.

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I haven't experienced the wifi password saving issue since I switched to the overseas firmware. as for the wifi disconnected, it hasn't happened since but I mostly use it to watch videos now. the permission asking still continues - in other words - there was no firmware update since the review came out. I don't know when there will be one.
The screen comes with a screen protector pre-installed.
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thanks, I understood what you meant into your review now about WiFi..
and all apps ask for permissions over and over and over? or just system (preinstalled) once? It would be insane if all!

at last manage to download and install the firmware mentioned from previous reply.
Place in my DropBox for easy download - https://www.dropbox.com/s/33mwpob73s98krp/Freer_X9_F8K5O_20170911.zip?dl=0

hdmi output?
can you tell if usb-c port can output hdmi using proper adapter?
thanks.

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can you tell if usb-c port can output hdmi using proper adapter?
thanks.
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I doubt it, from what ive read around its only USB 2.0 with a USB-C plug on it, so guessing it wont do any USB 3 type support like hdmi output adapters etc
Ive ordered one just for PDF magazine reading due to its screen resolution sounding pretty good and a nice handy size
Would be great if Mediatek werent assholes and allowed release of source for their chips, cause then tablets like this would be so much better with Lineage instead of some dodgy China modified ROM with who knows what spyware inbuilt for their lovely government mandate of spy on everyone...

i1fang said:
at last manage to download and install the firmware mentioned from previous reply.
Place in my DropBox for easy download - https://www.dropbox.com/s/33mwpob73s98krp/Freer_X9_F8K5O_20170911.zip?dl=0
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Ahhh, this international firmware are much lousier than the China firmware in power management.
And that "Draw over other apps" bug are pain in the axx

Im sure make a massive increase in sales if they just released tablets like this fully opensource with Lineage OS available for them... really makes no sense why they release such a nice little tablet with such a buggy OS, why not just concentrate on making good hardware and leave the software to XDA
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Any chance of someone doing a TWRP build for this? Would like to get some root going on...

Received my Freer X9 from Gearbest, they preinstalled an international ROM on it as it had playstore etc installed.
Also found Adsup Fota SPYWARE preinstalled in the rom too
As we have no root yet its impossible to remove (even that debloater tool cant seem to disable it temporarily)
Can someone please do a TWRP so this device can become less Chinese spyware controlled

You can at least disable (freeze) it, couldn't you? Cannot remember because I always rooted my devices as soon as possible so I could be wrong

Can disable it via the setting/apps (It's called Wireless update app) but it magically reenables itself after a restart, really need root badly...

hi all
has somebody tried to root this tab with "magisk manager" ??...........