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Hello, after read tons and tons of thread / reviews / comparisons between the GS3 & the HOX, the GS3 dual core & the GS3 quadcore, the HOX dual core & the HOX quadcore, I think I finally decided to go for the HOX int quadcore. While I'm still worried about the battery life I think with some tweaks and updates it should be fine... I hope...
1. So, my first question is, where to buy it... I checked amazon and ebay, some people are selling it but I don't really know if it's safe or not, is there a good place to buy it? (I'm from Canada).
2. My last phone was an HTC touch HD and I wasn't using a phone for about 2 years and a lot of things changed... I never used android. I have read a few thread about root, etc... I guess I'll have the latest update with the phone when I'll buy it, I read there is no way (yet?) to root the phone with the new update. What does that mean? No custom roms? No custom kernels? Will someone release an app to root the phone with the new update?
3. I will be using my phone mainly for internet browsing I'd like to get 5-6 hours on screen time with web browsing, do you think it's possible with custom kernel and tweaks?
4. I watched videos on youtube about multitasking issues (reloading apps every time you switch), while I read it's been fixed in an update I just want to be sure, is that fixed?
TLDR: What is the best place to buy it? Will having the latest update be an issue? Will the battery last for 5-6h on web browsing with some tweaks? Are multitasking issues fixed?
Thanks!
tsukurimashou said:
Hello, after read tons and tons of thread / reviews / comparisons between the GS3 & the HOX, the GS3 dual core & the GS3 quadcore, the HOX dual core & the HOX quadcore, I think I finally decided to go for the HOX int quadcore. While I'm still worried about the battery life I think with some tweaks and updates it should be fine... I hope...
1. So, my first question is, where to buy it... I checked amazon and ebay, some people are selling it but I don't really know if it's safe or not, is there a good place to buy it? (I'm from Canada).
2. My last phone was an HTC touch HD and I wasn't using a phone for about 2 years and a lot of things changed... I never used android. I have read a few thread about root, etc... I guess I'll have the latest update with the phone when I'll buy it, I read there is no way (yet?) to root the phone with the new update. What does that mean? No custom roms? No custom kernels? Will someone release an app to root the phone with the new update?
3. I will be using my phone mainly for internet browsing I'd like to get 5-6 hours on screen time with web browsing, do you think it's possible with custom kernel and tweaks?
4. I watched videos on youtube about multitasking issues (reloading apps every time you switch), while I read it's been fixed in an update I just want to be sure, is that fixed?
TLDR: What is the best place to buy it? Will having the latest update be an issue? Will the battery last for 5-6h on web browsing with some tweaks? Are multitasking issues fixed?
Thanks!
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I bought mine from Amazon because then you at least have 30 days to return it if something is wrong.
Having said that, I ended up with a T-Mobile Germany branded version, so I'm not sure what you'll get. Seems like Expansys is more likely to sell you the generic Asian version.
But I still feel much more confident purchasing from Amazon. They take good care of their customers. Returns have never been a problem for me.
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I bought mine from Amazon because then you at least have 30 days to return it if something is wrong.
Having said that, I ended up with a T-Mobile Germany branded version, so I'm not sure what you'll get. Seems like Expansys is more likely to sell you the generic Asian version.
But I still feel much more confident purchasing from Amazon. They take good care of their customers. Returns have never been a problem for me.
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I want to buy from Expansys US... would you recommend them?
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I highly recommend Negri Electronics. They're based out of Las Vegas.
Right now $559.50 shipped for the grey One X. Unbranded. Mine is a perfect HT24D April 2012 build. No defects.
http://negrielectronics.com/htc-one-x-32gb-unlocked-black.html
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greyhulk said:
I bought mine from Amazon because then you at least have 30 days to return it if something is wrong.
Having said that, I ended up with a T-Mobile Germany branded version, so I'm not sure what you'll get. Seems like Expansys is more likely to sell you the generic Asian version.
But I still feel much more confident purchasing from Amazon. They take good care of their customers. Returns have never been a problem for me.
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Several members had this issue with Amazon dealers. They received branded versions.
I'd recommend Clove... They are very reliable and if anything goes wrong they are very supportive.
www.clove.co.uk
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I'd recommend Clove... They are very reliable and if anything goes wrong they are very supportive.
www.clove.co.uk
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Too bad I'm in the US
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3 to 4 hours of max sreen on time if you conserve ir battery, excellent screen off time up to 2 days
kernels can fix but so far custom governor on t3 are not easy to do
best thing about ur choice is thd games
read the how to pick ur unit guide
finally multi tasking can be easily customized to ur needs using root
finally if most important for u is web browsing n not gaming go with the dual core version it has better screen on times
Thanks for all your replies.
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3 to 4 hours of max sreen on time if you conserve ir battery, excellent screen off time up to 2 days
kernels can fix but so far custom governor on t3 are not easy to do
best thing about ur choice is thd games
read the how to pick ur unit guide
finally multi tasking can be easily customized to ur needs using root
finally if most important for u is web browsing n not gaming go with the dual core version it has better screen on times
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Can you please give me a link to the guide you're talking about?
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Several members had this issue with Amazon dealers. They received branded versions.
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Yeah. I considered sending it back right away, but it has been perfect otherwise. With all of the defects I read about, I figured I shouldn't take the chance and I could always custom rom it.
The one thing I love about Amazon is that the return would be no hassle.
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Branded version has carrier logo on it? What is the difference between branded and unbranded?
Also is there a way to fix the multitasking issue without removing sense? (I guess you don't have sense on custom roms)
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Branded version has carrier logo on it? What is the difference between branded and unbranded?
Also is there a way to fix the multitasking issue without removing sense? (I guess you don't have sense on custom roms)
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No logo (other than HTC), but there was carrier bloatware on mine(T-mobile) and a carrier splash screen at boot up. The wireless hotspot works fine, so it's not like it's locked, but it was still annoying. Mine also defaulted to German, but that was easy to remedy.
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Ok thanks, I'd like some feedback from the people who have tested both US and Int version to know if there is big differences for battery life and perfs, for games I don't really care since I find gaming on touchscreen horrible, if there was something like a mini gamepad that you can connect on the USB port why not, but gaming on touch screen I don't care.
I want good multitasking, good battery life, storage (16gb is small considering data is limited in canada so I can't really use cloud), I don't care about LTE since my area is not covered (yet), I'd also want to know something about updates, are both phones updated at the same time when HTC release an update? Or one phone is updated more frequently than other?
EDIT: Just looked at amazon (http://www.amazon.com/HTC-S720E-Unlocked-Android-SmartPhone/dp/B0078LXM4A) and I found one unlocked but why all HTC one X don't have warranty?
Hi all...Just received my one x, purchased from eBay...slightly used...Just like to know what sort of things i need to check out using stock firmware before starting to mess with rooting and custom roms etc in case there is something wrong and i need to return to htc under warranty which I'm hoping they'll honour even though i don't have a receipt and btw how long is the warranty for...read on various forums indicating it may be two years which would be very good!
Thanks in advance...Ash
Sorry, just to add are there any serious/common problems with the one x as my sgs2 was pretty fault free.
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mchu6am4 said:
Hi all...Just received my one x, purchased from eBay...slightly used...Just like to know what sort of things i need to check out using stock firmware before starting to mess with rooting and custom roms etc in case there is something wrong and i need to return to htc under warranty which I'm hoping they'll honour even though i don't have a receipt and btw how long is the warranty for...read on various forums indicating it may be two years which would be very good!
Thanks in advance...Ash
Sorry, just to add are there any serious/common problems with the one x as my sgs2 was pretty fault free.
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All electronic goods in the EU are covered for 2 years (even if the standard warranty is one year in the individual member state (such as the uk))
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All electronic goods in the EU are covered for 2 years (even if the standard warranty is one year in the individual member state (such as the uk))
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Are you sure...I've thrown things away thinking they were out of warranty!
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plus you are covered by ebay and paypal anyway if the product you bought does not match the description you bought it as or anything wrong with it..ebay always favors the buyer more than the seller so you should be covered by them to if you get any issues with the phone
mchu6am4 said:
Hi all...Just received my one x, purchased from eBay...slightly used...Just like to know what sort of things i need to check out using stock firmware before starting to mess with rooting and custom roms etc in case there is something wrong and i need to return to htc under warranty which I'm hoping they'll honour even though i don't have a receipt and btw how long is the warranty for...read on various forums indicating it may be two years which would be very good!
Thanks in advance...Ash
Sorry, just to add are there any serious/common problems with the one x as my sgs2 was pretty fault free.
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Is yours the international Teg3 version or the AT&T S4 version? Assuming its Teg3, the warranty varies based on the country the phone was originally sold in. Its two years for the UK and the EU. For unlocked phones, I'd imagine HTC would ask for some sort of proof of purchase. Samsung did when I needed my i9100 repaired in the UK. Some people have actually gotten HTC US to service their international phone which is something Samsung would never do.
As for things to look for I'd guess you've already checked the build quality and the display. There have been some QC issues; especially on early devices. A small percentage of phones have a Wi-Fi h/w fault so you'll want to make sure you're getting a Wi-Fi signal at least as good as you're i9100. Mine's actually better so yours should be to. Other routine things to check are the cell signal, BT, GPS, audio output via the headphone jack, etc. Also make sure it has the latest update (.11 assuming it's a UK/EU device) if you're going to run the stock ROM.
I came from a i9100 and can answer any "how do I?" questions you might have. The One X is a fantastic phone and does everything better than the i9100 ever did. There's also a massive update coming soon that moves the phone to 4.0.4 and hopefully a 3.X kernel. Initial reports are better benchmarks, battery life, and a bunch of UI fixes.
i don't think there would be or is anything wrong but just wanted to check any common problems other users may also have experienced so i can check those particular things.
I paid £240 for the phone fully boxed...is that a decent deal...it's black/grey?
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mchu6am4 said:
i don't think there would be or is anything wrong but just wanted to check any common problems other users may have experienced so i can check those particular things.
I paid £240 for the phone fully boxed...is that a decent deal...it's black/grey?
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very good deal mate...mine is grey as well and i also came from the s2..i love this phone...very happy
BarryH_GEG said:
Is yours the international Teg3 version or the AT&T S4 version? Assuming its Teg3, the warranty varies based on the country the phone was originally sold in. Its two years for the UK and the EU. For unlocked phones, I'd imagine HTC would ask for some sort of proof of purchase. Samsung did when I needed my i9100 repaired in the UK. Some people have actually gotten HTC US to service their international phone which is something Samsung would never do.
As for things to look for I'd guess you've already checked the build quality and the display. There have been some QC issues; especially on early devices. A small percentage of phones have a Wi-Fi h/w fault so you'll want to make sure you're getting a Wi-Fi signal at least as good as you're i9100. Mine's actually better so yours should be to. Other routine things to check are the cell signal, BT, GPS, audio output via the headphone jack, etc. Also make sure it has the latest update (.11 assuming it's a UK/EU device) if you're going to run the stock ROM.
I came from a i9100 and can answer any "how do I?" questions you might have. The One X is a fantastic phone and does everything better than the i9100 ever did. There's also a massive update coming soon that moves the phone to 4.0.4 and hopefully a 3.X kernel. Initial reports are better benchmarks, battery life, and a bunch of UI fixes.
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Thanks for a very detailed and useful post...I'm in the UK and was told the phone is unlocked...can't really tell what processor it is as it only says quad core in the about box!
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mchu6am4 said:
Thanks for a very detailed and useful post...I'm in the UK and was told the phone is unlocked...can't really tell what processor it is as it only says quad core in the about box!
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It's a Teg3 international phone then. Go to the market and get "CIC check." It's for HTC phones and will tell you the CIC of your phone. That'll tell what market the phone was originally intended to be sold in. Post your CIC and someone will tell you where it's from.
BarryH_GEG said:
It's a Teg3 international phone then. Go to the market and get "CIC check." It's for HTC phones and will tell you the CIC of your phone. That'll tell what market the phone was originally intended to be sold in. Post your CIC and someone will tell you where it's from.
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No app in market called cic check except a lockscreen app?
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mchu6am4 said:
No app in market called cic check except a lockscreen app?
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Duh? Sorry. It's CID.
Here's the link...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sMSwxLDEsIm9yZy50cml0b25zb2Z0LmNpZGdldHRlciJd
Just downloaded the app...there are references to HTC Europe and UK mobile networks such as Vodafone Tesco gifgaff etc and there are also references to tegra but I'm not sure exactly what I'm looking for and where abouts it's shown on screen?
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Hello there
Is it worth buying the HTC one m8? It checks all my boxes (32GB internal + SD card + development + 250€) but with some people they say it's outdated and wait for next year. I'd like to hear your opinions.
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Depends on your own opinion if it's outdated, In some eyes it is and others don't. My opinion is that it is not outdated for me. The phone handles my needs very well.
Of course you can wait for next year and get a new flagship of whatever brand you like but it will cost you much more also.
All i can say is to test one M8 for yourself and decide for yourself if it's worth it.
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Depends on your own opinion if it's outdated, In some eyes it is and others don't. My opinion is that it is not outdated for me. The phone handles my needs very well.
Of course you can wait for next year and get a new flagship of whatever brand you like but it will cost you much more also.
All i can say is to test one M8 for yourself and decide for yourself if it's worth it.
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I don't think its outdated, it is a whole lot better than my moto g (1st gen) I would like this phone to last at least 3 or so years before I get a new phone.
I must find someone that has a m8 and test it out
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bublz654 said:
I don't think its outdated, it is a whole lot better than my moto g (1st gen) I would like this phone to last at least 3 or so years before I get a new phone.
I must find someone that has a m8 and test it out
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Maybe ask in a phone-shop nearby, play with it for a bit.
As crazy as it seems, I'm actually more interested in buying an OP3 more than an OP3T right now. I really value a bustling dev scene (coming from an OPO has truly spoiled me); I'm unsure that the 3T will match the 3s dev scene. Unfortunately, Oneplus has stopped selling OP3s entirely on their website. First off, should I even be considering the OP3 or should I just go with that 3T? And if I should get an OP3, is there any place where I still can?
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As crazy as it seems, I'm actually more interested in buying an OP3 more than an OP3T right now. I really value a bustling dev scene (coming from an OPO has truly spoiled me); I'm unsure that the 3T will match the 3s dev scene. Unfortunately, Oneplus has stopped selling OP3s entirely on their website. First off, should I even be considering the OP3 or should I just go with that 3T? And if I should get an OP3, is there any place where I still can?
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I bought mine from Swappa.com
I think in op3ts forum, there aren't any dev support yet because they r considering and working on bringing nougat 7 to the device rather than old MM 6.
But I also heard that the top devs from op3 aren't willing to support op3t. I just heard it don't know the certainty.
nine5raptor said:
I bought mine from Swappa.com
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I'm wary to use Swappa for this particular device because I'm afraid there's a chance I'll get a Chinese variant without the bands I need. How was the experience on Swappa for you?
ShiShTuBaBu said:
I think in op3ts forum, there aren't any dev support yet because they r considering and working on bringing nougat 7 to the device rather than old MM 6.
But I also heard that the top devs from op3 aren't willing to support op3t. I just heard it don't know the certainty.
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This is a possibility, but you are right that many OP3 top devs aren't supporting the OP3T and that includes SultanXDA. The question if any other well known devs are looking to pick it up (and those devs most likely won't be coming from an OP3).
Oneplus 3 will have the most dev support.. When the 3T launched we didnt have alot of new devs.. But now it seems that we are the new nexus.
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I'm wary to use Swappa for this particular device because I'm afraid there's a chance I'll get a Chinese variant without the bands I need. How was the experience on Swappa for you?
This is a possibility, but you are right that many OP3 top devs aren't supporting the OP3T and that includes SultanXDA. The question if any other well known devs are looking to pick it up (and those devs most likely won't be coming from an OP3).
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Mine went well. I asked the seller for proof of purchase in the US. Then when I got it, I installed SignalCheck and popped my sim card in. Showed it connected to T-Mobile band 4 LTE. The Chinese variant doesnt have this band, so I am good.
https://oneplus.net/global/3/specs
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.blueline.signalchecklite
If it is not as described, start a return via PayPal and Swappa. I've had to do this twice with iPhones when they were misrepresented by the seller and it has worked out just fine.
I bought mine for $200 with 5 oneplus 3 official cases , like new condition. Offerup,. Best phone yet.
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this is a possibility, but you are right that many OP3 top devs aren't supporting the OP3T and that includes SultanXDA. The question if any other well known devs are looking to pick it up (and those devs most likely won't be coming from an OP3).
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And SultanXDA just updated his rom+kernel both op3 and op3t
you might want to grab op3t now
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As crazy as it seems, I'm actually more interested in buying an OP3 more than an OP3T right now. I really value a bustling dev scene (coming from an OPO has truly spoiled me); I'm unsure that the 3T will match the 3s dev scene. Unfortunately, Oneplus has stopped selling OP3s entirely on their website. First off, should I even be considering the OP3 or should I just go with that 3T? And if I should get an OP3, is there any place where I still can?
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Just buy the 3T development will pick up soon. Oneplus is giving out the the 3T to Devs
First don't expect the same level of dev support, the OP3T is new and the OP3 was killed after only 6 months.
The number of developers working on the 3 is not going to increase because they're not seling the phone anymore, so beetween the two I think that the 3T is the best option.
Also, ignore all the noise made by some developers. All Oneplus had to do was send them a new phone and everyone is happy again.
I just bought OnePlus 3 How do I know if its Chinese variant?
I havent had 4G/4G lte yet.
Can someone lend a hand?
slamor said:
I just bought OnePlus 3 How do I know if its Chinese variant?
I havent had 4G/4G lte yet.
Can someone lend a hand?
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You can install network signal guru and see the enabled bands.
slamor said:
I just bought OnePlus 3 How do I know if its Chinese variant?
I havent had 4G/4G lte yet.
Can someone lend a hand?
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Chinese & americane versions are both A3000.
A3003 it's European, and wwe, i think. Maybe looking on the 4g bands..
Trees are gonna to be unified so don't worry go for 3t.
I got this phone mostly because the hardware specs were top notch and my old Zenfone 2 (Z00A) had amazing CM support and even an official bootloader unlock. The ZS570KL still has yet to get so much as a root. Going from CM to the bloated, ugly stock ROM hasn't been fun and I can't wait to get something better. I've prodded ASUS for info on a bootloader unlock and they have basically just said that they can't comment on a release date, or if it's even coming at all.
Is there any active development for this phone or is it just dead?
it's active, but what you see here, is all answered questions that we ask already, so there isn't much we can do , until we get from asus. And then alert every develop out there to start making custom roms for this phone.
I think many people like myself are waiting on the bootloader unlock before buying. If they are going to release it, it better be soon. Else they risk newer phones coming out that trump the specs of this phone that ARE developer friendly. This ship had almost sailed to be honest. What are they waiting for?
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This ship had almost sailed to be honest.
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Yeah, I'm almost regretting buying it to be honest. I really expected it to be popular in the dev community especially given ASUS' history and that bootloader unlocks are already available for the non deluxe ZF3 and even the ZS550KL. The LG V20, the other phone I was heavily considering waiting for, came out almost a month after this phone already has some ROMs coming out.
This phone has amazing specs and design but is just let down so much by terrible firmware and a completely dead dev community. It's a shame.
Your absolutely correct. Such a shame that a beast of a phone goes quietly in the night. It would've been such an upgrade from my Nexus 6P.
My wild guess is that Asus will release our unlock around April-June when phones are starting to come out with the next snapdragon chipset and 6gig ram is all over the market. At that time, the qualities that make this special will be gone. I don't understand this logic at all.
I really like this phone but all the ways Asus tried to kill its success boggles my mind. The lack of an official bootloader when all their other models have one is just another nail in the coffin of an otherwise really good phone. I thought Asus had learned their lesson... guess not.
The 3 biggest reasons for failure in the dev community:
1. No Bootloader (yet)
2. Price
3. Availability
Its dumbfounding. Such a beautiful phone with amazing specs and Asus care absolutely zero about marketing this phone outside Asia. I had to buy it online because they decided not sell it in Canada. And even online the availability is limited to Taiwan only with every reseller getting it from there in short supply. I don't even think there is a north american model. Why not have faith in your brand? Asus said they didn't think the deluxe would do well in north america with all the competition so they abandoned it. They also thought the phone would not sell because its too expensive but then realized demand for it exceeded the supply and decided to increase production.
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Its dumbfounding. Such a beautiful phone with amazing specs and Asus care absolutely zero about marketing this phone outside Asia. I had to buy it online because they decided not sell it in Canada. And even online the availability is limited to Taiwan only with every reseller getting it from there in short supply. I don't even think there is a north american model. Why not have faith in your brand? Asus said they didn't think the deluxe would do well in north america with all the competition so they abandoned it. They also thought the phone would not sell because its too expensive but then realized demand for it exceeded the supply and decided to increase production.
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Seems like a surefire recipe for failure to me....
I have the SD821 versian, I had to pay through the teeth to get it then when it gets shown to others thet all want to know where to get it and how much it cost. Word of mouth is a great way to do business but the product MUST be available.
I had the subforum tab open to check up on this later, but I'm updating some software right now and noticed this post title... I still have the phone unopened in the box Amazon shipped it in. I guess this is Asus' loss releasing a phone during the only extended return period of the year. I've read a few negatives on the ZF3 Deluxe like low headphone volume and intermittent Bluetooth, but unlocking is what I want.
Since I have until the end of next month to return it to Amazon I figured I would pick up the OnePlus 3T and give it a try - free 15 day return period. I thought, what the heck - I paid more for the ZF3 so why not get the 128GB 3T? Added it to my cart and on the checkout page it gave an estimated date (was within 9 days). I wanted to see what I said the ETA would be on the 64GB model that was listed as shipping within 3 weeks and removed the 128GB model. Went to add the 128GB model back in less than a minute after checking the 64GB model...sold out and it's been like for the last 2 weeks. Talk about frustrating! I ended up ordering the 64GB model and figure I can just send it back to OnePlus when the 128GB's are back in but I'm afraid they still won't be available to order at the end of January. So here is this ZF3 D I don't think I really want. :/
jsheradin, you said the bootloader is unlocked for the other ZF3 models - any idea why not this version of the Deluxe?
If it made any sense, there would be no doubt Asus wanted the ZF3 to fail.
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jsheradin, you said the bootloader is unlocked for the other ZF3 models - any idea why not this version of the Deluxe?
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Yep, the unlock is available for everything but the 820 and 821 variants. I assume it's simply that these processors require a little more work to make an unlock utility for, but I'm just guessing at that point.
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Yep, the unlock is available for everything but the 820 and 821 variants. I assume it's simply that these processors require a little more work to make an unlock utility for, but I'm just guessing at that point.
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Actually, the Deluxe 5.5" (ZS550kl) screen has an SD820 and it has the bootloader unlock app. It's just the 5.7" ones that don't.
If I had the SD820 in the 5.7" variant I might try to unlock but I have the SD821...
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Actually, the Deluxe 5.5" (ZS550kl) screen has an SD820 and it has the bootloader unlock app. It's just the 5.7" ones that don't.
If I had the SD820 in the 5.7" variant I might try to unlock but I have the SD821...
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On Asus site it is said that the zs550kl as a Qualcomm s625 so be careful with what you write...
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jsheradin said:
Yep, the unlock is available for everything but the 820 and 821 variants. I assume it's simply that these processors require a little more work to make an unlock utility for, but I'm just guessing at that point.
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I love the phone only had it a week but so far i have had only 1 issue with the BT disconnecting from my gear S3. only reason i want to unlock is so i can use titanium backup, if there is a good back up without root please let me know.
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Actually, the Deluxe 5.5" (ZS550kl) screen has an SD820
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It does not. The ZS550KL has a single version and it is a snapdragon 625. It has the same processor as the non deluxe ZF3 (Z3520KL) which came out before the deluxes. They probably already made the unlock for the non deluxe and it required very little work to make it work for the 5.5 deluxe. The 820/821 versions did not have that luck and they likely have to make the unlock from scratch.
Hey, I agree with all on this thread. I have the Zen 2 deluxe SE with Cyangenmod and its a great phone. Purchased the Zen 3 but have yet to use it because I cannot root. I also read that Cyangenmod is no longer offering custom ROM or am I not understanding their changes? Does this mean the chances of a custom rom for Zen 3 is out? I also upgraded my wife's phone (S5) to the same Zen 3 deluxe (ZS570KL / 256gb hd / 6gb ram / 821 chip) and she hates it... calls keep dropping signal is low and it does not even say LTE. I did a speedtest comparison betwen her Zen 3 and my Zen 2 and it was faster. Hers is also disconnecting from cellular (AT&T) data and does not show 4G anymore along with no push notifications of emails.
Anyone else having these issues?
Joining in on the bandwagon to vent (really)... This was my # 1 phone to get in 2016, despite the lack of Quad HD screen (especially for the price), but Asus botched it BIG TIME! The price on the SD821 model, even more frustrating, the lack of availability, even during the holiday season, and of course, now announcing their new 2017 models, with no unlocked BLs or Root... what an opportunity missed! Would have been such a strong jab against the 3T, but they ruined it!
I bugged Asus again via email and received this response, again:
"Temporary we haven't got the accurate time the unlock tool would be released for this ZS570KL.
But we will transfer customers' wishes to the related department for further development.
Also please note that ASUS does not actually asssit with unlocking of the Android Bootloader. I must advise that you do so at your own risk, as once the boot loader is unloked it will void your warranty."
I'm just hoping there is an unofficial unlock at this point. The stock ROM seems to somehow get more buggy and slow day by day. Is anyone else having issues with the screen taking forever to turn on after using fingerprint/pressing the side button?
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I bugged Asus again via email and received this response, again:
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Hey do you mind posting your email so I can send a similar one (I'm not sure what to say ) The squeaky wheel gets the oil after all
autoreleasepool said:
Hey do you mind posting your email so I can send a similar one (I'm not sure what to say ) The squeaky wheel gets the oil after all
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I used this form to submit it: https://vip.asus.com/VIP2/Services/QuestionForm/TechQuery?lang=en-us
I just said, "When can the bootloader unlock utility be expected to be released?"
They responded promptly yet disappointingly. Hopefully if enough of people ask they will finally get around to making/releasing it.
Does anybody know if there is unofficial unlock work being done?
If an unlock is ever made we just need to get someone who knows TWRP to build a recovery and ideally somebody from Lineage OS to start ROM support. I've built TWRP before for a different device and may be able to do the same for this phone but I wouldn't know where to begin to get a ROM working. I feel like no devs even know this device exists. :crying:
I just said, "When can the bootloader unlock utility be expected to be released?"
They responded promptly yet disappointingly. Hopefully if enough of people ask they will finally get around to making/releasing it.
Does anybody know if there is unofficial unlock work being done?
If an unlock is ever made we just need to get someone who knows TWRP to build a recovery and ideally somebody from Lineage OS to start ROM support. I've built TWRP before for a different device and may be able to do the same for this phone but I wouldn't know where to begin to get a ROM working. I feel like no devs even know this device exists. :crying:
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The biggest question we should all ask ourselves... "Why did ASUS build this phone in the first place if they didn't have a bootloader unlocker for it?"