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Elephone P3000S 5.0 inch 4G, NFC, 4.4 KitKat Octa-Core 1.7GHz, 2GB/16GB ROM

FULL IN-DEPTH REVIEW
GPS IN-CAR TEST
VIDEO CAM TEST
OTA WIRELESS UPDATES ARE SUPPORTED
Camera Samples can be found on my blog here:
http://s7yler.blogspot.com/2014/12/elephone-p3000s-1280x720p-ips-hd-4g-nfc.html
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Elephone P3000S 5.0 inch 4G, 4.4 KitKat Octa-Core 1.7GHz, 2GB/16GB ROM & NFC
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The long awaited Elephone P3000 is now around the corner. Below here you can read the announcement from Elephone. I may get this and post a Unboxing and Review later when I got it. What do you think about it?
•The JDI screen displays sharp and high quality pictures. Meanwhile, power consumption of the screen decreased. There is still power left after heavy use for one day, that has solved the power consumption problem that exists on Android 4.4.2 phones. The camera performs outstanding, and there are lots of options in the menu to fit the different shooting environment. The accuracy of the color reduction reaches 90%. It performs excellent in low light condition.
•Furthermore, the combination of MTK 6592 and 6290 works great for 4G LTE. MTK 6592 is a mature developed Soc that has stable performance regarding running complex functions such as games and multi tasks.
Elephone released the Elephone P3000 in two versions. The P3000 and the P3000S. The Elephone P3000 is the lesser equipped one of the two. The Elephone P3000 comes with a Mediatek MT6582 1.3GHz Quad-core processor and 1GB of RAM memory. The Elephone P3000S comes with a faster Mediatek MT6592 1.7GHz Octa-core processor and 2GB of RAM. Both of the phones have a 720p OGS IPS screen that promises good viewing angles and color reproduction.
Main Features:
Elephone P3000s 5.0 Inch
RAM: 2GB / ROM: 16GB
Android 4.4 KitKat
MTK6592 Octa Core, 1.7GHz / Mali-450MP
Radio/Modem: MT6290
Support micro SD (T-Flash) 128G
NFC Built-in
SIM+micro SIM card, dual standby
Support Gravity/Light/Proximity Sensing System
FM/MP3/MP4/Bluetooth/GPS Function Supported
Note: This phone will only work with GSM+WCDMA+FDD-LTE
Networks: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz WCDMA 850/900/1900/2100MHz FDD-LTE 800/1800/2100/2600MHz
Cons/Minus:
The camera flash is not 100% synchronized with the shutter.
Compass sensor gives erratic output

What should I say....
A MTK6592 quad core combined with a 3150 mAh battery, 4G network , 2GB RAM 16GB ROM, and pretty almost full frequency
Guess that should last forever ...

It seems to be a very good device.....

I've pre ordered, it looks a good phone

Interesting ! I may (pre)order it for a friend.

Good Phone.

Android or MIUI
Does this device ship with Android or MIUI? I read somewhere else that we will have a choice of what system installed on the device,right?

momo77998 said:
Does this device ship with Android or MIUI? I read somewhere else that we will have a choice of what system installed on the device,right?
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I think with normal Android UI only. Sometimes Elephone then later upload another ROM in their forum (http://service.elephone.hk/forum.php).

Post #1 now updated with FULL REVIEW & GPS TEST video.

I wonder if it's a trustworthy device or if a lot of malfunctions will be appeared in the future.

The Elephone P3000s is a wonderful device so far as i can see. :good: and the awesome fingerprint scanner looks fancy alway like it

Stelios85GR said:
I wonder if it's a trustworthy device or if a lot of malfunctions will be appeared in the future.
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What malfunctions? everything works fine on the phone - you should know if you check the review. Only I must say that the Fingerprint scanner is just a gimmick for me. I don't really use it. And if your fingers are a little sweaty you sometimes have to do it twice before it can scan the finger correct, but it's not a big deal. Things like, WiFi, reception, speed, RAM, GPS, display, 3D games etc. works perfect for me on this device.

s7yler said:
What malfunctions? everything works fine on the phone - you should know if you check the review. Only I must say that the Fingerprint scanner is just a gimmick for me. I don't really use it. And if your fingers are a little sweaty you sometimes have to do it twice before it can scan the finger correct, but it's not a big deal. Things like, WiFi, reception, speed, RAM, GPS, display, 3D games etc. works perfect for me on this device.
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I am cautious to buy this device because some elephone devices in the past appeared problems. It's a very low cost devise for these specifications so I am afraid of low manufacture quality.
How would you characterize the external material and the quality of the device?
Do you advise me to risk and buy it?

Stelios85GR said:
I am cautious to buy this device because some elephone devices in the past appeared problems. It's a very low cost devise for these specifications so I am afraid of low manufacture quality.
How would you characterize the external material and the quality of the device?
Do you advise me to risk and buy it?
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Well, I already told my opinion in my video review. If you should buy it or not is up to yourself. Everything works fine for me on this phone. Previous Elephone models had problems with the battery draining too fast, or that you had to tap 2 times sometimes before it would react, on the P3000S the touchscreen seems to be better and the battery is also really good.

s7yler said:
Well, I already told my opinion in my video review. If you should buy it or not is up to yourself. Everything works fine for me on this phone. Previous Elephone models had problems with the battery draining too fast, or that you had to tap 2 times sometimes before it would react, on the P3000S the touchscreen seems to be better and the battery is also really good.
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And some devices had problems with GPS.
I think that I will finally buy it...

Stelios85GR said:
And some devices had problems with GPS.
I think that I will finally buy it...
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In post #1 you can also see my GPS test. The GPS is good.

s7yler said:
In post #1 you can also see my GPS test. The GPS is good.
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Yes I saw it, thank you for the review. I hope that this device is finally a value for money one.

Searching in the web I found that the device is not rootable now.
Is it possible for every phone to be rooted and it will became rootable in the future?

Stelios85GR said:
Searching in the web I found that the device is not rootable now.
Is it possible for every phone to be rooted and it will became rootable in the future?
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LOL that is completely nonsense where did you read that? all Elephones comes pre-rooted from stock with SU when you buy them. It have been like that since the G series from Elephone. In my Review video in post #1 you can also see that it has SuperSU installed.

BLUBOO XTouch (X500) Reviews&ROMs&FAQ&General Infos&Discuss

Bluboo X500 Now Officially Named the Bluboo Xtouch.
Bluboo are keeping us in the dark in regards to the full specifications, but they have revelled that the front panel will feature a fingerprint scanner and similar features to Lenovo’s ZUK Z1.
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Highlights of Bluboo Xtouch:
- 5.0 Inch 2.5D IPS Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Screen, 1920*1080 Pixel, PPI 441
- MTK6753 1.3GHz 64bit Octa Core
- 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM
- 13 MP Sony IMX214 Back Camera (Optical anti-shake) + 8 MP Front Camera
- All new 360 degrees press-type fingerprint identification technique with APK fingerprint encryption, supporting black screen awake and unlock
- CNC nano molding integral forming processing
- Dual frequency WiFi, 2.4G/ 5G, supporting 802.11ac WiFi protocol
- 3050mAh Battery
- Android 5.1 System
- Band: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz, WCDMA 850/900/2100MHz, FDD-LTE B1/B3/B7/B20, Support 2G & 3G & 4G LTE Network
1. Reviews:
2. ROMs:
3. FAQs:
Will this phone work in my country? http://www.willmyphonework.net/
4. Rooting Info:
http://www.kingoapp.com/
https://www.oneclickroot.com/
5. General Infos:
a. Video
Bluboo Xtouch Official Video:
Bluboo Xtouch Drop Test (Gorilla Glass 3, CNC Metal Frame, Suspended Screen)
6. Accessories
Post here for all your questions, reviews, unboxing, news and discussions on this highly anticipated phone from Bluboo. Thanks

This phone looks extremely good. Looking forward to it!

zijin_cheng said:
This phone looks extremely good. Looking forward to it!
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I found it available on eBay. I don't know if you're interested. http://www.ebay.com/itm/301767482740?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

I ordered a BLUBOO X500 from POMPMall.

Krystyna said:
I ordered a BLUBOO X500 from POMPMall.
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You don't have it yet do you?

DanRo80 said:
You don't have it yet do you?
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Yes, It is a pre-order product.

Bluboo Xtouch Drop Test (Gorilla Glass 3, CNC Metal Frame, Suspended Screen)
Xtouch, as Bluboo 2015 annual flagship, we have considered much about its safety issue. We put Corning Gorilla Glass 3, the most solid glass to provide best protection for Xtouch display. All metal CNC frame cna make sure small crash don’t break the scren. We also adopt suspended screen and a “U Type” design as buffer between frame and screen to reduce the risk of screen break furthest.
To prove if these designs can effectively bring protection for its screen, we shoot a video about Xtouch drop test from 1.2m and 1.7m height.
Bluboo also noticed the issue and they developed another similar way to solve it. Bluboo adopt a “U Type” buffer between glass and phone border on their 2015 annual flagship Xtouch. They claim the new design could provide higher safety for screen just like Oneplus “V Type” design.
Bluboo Xtouch pre-sale had been started at $179.99 from 21th Oct, feel free to order it !

Apparently, if you're willing to review it, you can get it for $99.99US. Geekbuying has the details here

Got mine last friday, still testing... Made firmware update yesterday and i don't see much diference.
Is it possible to lower volume of sound during boot? It's so loud that i have to put my finger on speakers little holes.
Thanks.

any roms yet? it says on their own website that its compatible with MIUI, Cm and Flyme but i cant seem to find anything other than stock roms.

Rom
Is there any Rom in production for this model ?
Thank you

Hey, just wanted to chime in for the development of custom ROMs for this phone.
It's good for the price, but software side there are a lot of overlooks.
For example:
1) music stops if volume is set to max, both in internal speaker and 3.5mm jack, during peeks. Something with the ampli is wrong, and it goes in "protection mode". Volumes all around are too low, actually. Audio problems are the biggest disappointment to me. I use the phone to play music during classes, and this phone's volume just sucks. I have to keep it around 70% to avoid the "protection mode", even on audio jack.
2) as everyone knows, the IMX214 could be much better than it is implemented in this phone.
3) 3050mah that feel like less than 2700.
4) Xposed Framework would be a huge benefit, if I understood what it is. It seems to be uncompatible as of today. Bootloop.
5) there are some problems with 5ghz wifi too. It seems to prefer the 3G, and keeps on re&dis-connecting, rendering 5ghz wifi basically useless.
6) a nice Flyme wrapper for all these improvements would be excellent. Nice, clean, plain, easy and effective.
Ah, post scriptum...these eventual efforts have to be rewarded. Donation is guarranteed, at least by my side. Word. And sorry for the odd english, if any.

please help me. i must know how to root this device....gps doesnt work..(

HTC 10 Camera Updates

I was thinking to buy HTC 10 very soon, and i have watched many reviews about this phone and they all just the same. The main flaws of HTC 10 is the camera. And i just know that there's several updates from HTC regarding it HTC 10 and camera.
So i things i want to ask is, considering its update, is there any improvements on the camera? and is it still worth to buy?
Thanks!

isssaputra said:
I was thinking to buy HTC 10 very soon, and i have watched many reviews about this phone and they all just the same. The main flaws of HTC 10 is the camera. And i just know that there's several updates from HTC regarding it HTC 10 and camera.
So i things i want to ask is, considering its update, is there any improvements on the camera? and is it still worth to buy?
Thanks!
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The camera isn't bad at all and, despite what some might say, it's a lot better than that on the 5X and 6P (I own the 5X). I've found updates to address a lot of my initial complaints with the camera, focusing is a little faster and more reliable now, the camera doesn't prompt you to uncover the AF laser and the app now has more features. The app is kinda slow to launch for some reason, it's not slow by any means, but does hesitate for about 2S which most other phones don't. For comparison, I'll talk about the S7 which is one of the best this year. While the camera isn't as good as the S7 overall, I would say that still image quality is similar, they just process differently. In fact, there are various things the 10 excels at, such as detail retention, which is fantastic for a smartphone, think photos of text and textures, especially in low-light, the 10 is actually better than the S7.
That being said, the S7 both focusses and takes images quicker (though is sometimes slightly noisier). The 10 does have a slightly warmer white balance whereas the S7 looks cleaner but on the cooler side. So the 10 actually looks better for portraits but the S7 is better for indoor shots where the artificial lighting tends to make things look warmer already, the 10 can look almost dirty. I found the latest version of the HTC camera app has alleviated the warm tone slightly and it no longer really bothers me. Detail and processing are all very good and mature, the sensor doesn't support phase detect AF but uses a combination of contrast and laser which works reliably in all lighting situations, phase detect does tend to become unreliable in low light though the 10 isn't actually the greatest low light focusser. Video quality is mediocre on the 10, at least in my experiences, and if you want to take great video, you should probably look into something else. Video is choppy and exposure shifts are pretty chunky when moving from bright to dark areas or vice versa. Outdoors, the phone is better, but the optical stabilisation is weak even if it isn't affected by the jello effect like the S7. Focusing and colour accuracy in video is quite good however.
Since I never use the phone for video it doesn't really bother me and I have a steady hand for stills. The results are mostly great, I'm far less compelled to bring my Sony A6000 along; I always used to feel stranded with my M8 when trying to take good images. The M8 simply didn't have the resolution and dynamic range I needed, the 10 does (but I still use my camera for important events of course). After playing around with some of my friends and relative's phones ('m the designated group photographer), the 10 is definitely one of the better cameras, you just need to keep it still since shutter speeds drop quite low.

And what about the lens flare like on this one? Are experiencing it a lot?
https://www.google.co.id/url?sa=i&r...3lEqCDYYHaVnPEW7wwDwTyiQ&ust=1482901376624797

isssaputra said:
And what about the lens flare like on this one? Are experiencing it a lot?
https://www.google.co.id/url?sa=i&r...3lEqCDYYHaVnPEW7wwDwTyiQ&ust=1482901376624797
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It's pretty normal when the lens is clean, I don't have oily hand so my lens is usually fine, but I do find that the lens does mark up easier than most resulting in flare. That being said, I don't feel bad about rubbing/cleaning the lens since it's sapphire, mine hasn't scratched at all, even after placing the phone on the ground and table, etc. Here's a photo I took a few nights ago, it was completely dark, around 10pm the lighting was facing towards the camera. As you can see flaring was almost non-existent.
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Is that with android N? Because on MM I get quite a bit of lens flare even after I've wiped the lens.

AZDome A305 - Wi-Fi Dash Camera - NT96658 | Sony IMX323 | 12MP | G-Sensor

Introduction
This is the AZDome A305
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Hardware
This device is powered by a Novatek NT96658 Chipset with a Sony IMX323 Sensor. Just like most products from China, including smartphones, it is common to use interpolation to increase the resolution of photos, so 12MP Resolution is interpolated from 2.19MP. Video Resolution goes up to 1080p30.
Official Specs together with Box Ones.
Unboxing
As most of all Action Camera, its packaging comes with some accessories: 1x User Manual, 1x Car 12V to 5V Charger, 1x Mini (yes, not Micro) USB Cable, 1x Mounting Base, 2x 3M Adhesive Pads and the Dash Cam (of course).
Written in the previous specifications image, you can read the size of the camera, 83 x 69 x 38 mm, just a pretty standard size for this type of Dash Cams.
On the front side there is the Speaker Grill, the 2.45 inches IPS Display (high quality) and all Navigation Buttons required to use the camera.
On the the right side there is the Power Button, three holes for 2x LEDs (one for charging, one for power) and the Micro-SD (still called TF) Slot that supports up to 64GB Cards based on the specs.
On the left side there is 1x AV OUT port (cable not included, or missing in my box), 1x Mini-USB Port and an Hole for the Reset Button.
On the back side there is the base slot required to mount the camera, and two dissipation vents. Hidden under the base there is the battery.
On the lower side there are just two holes, required for the microphone (i guess 2x Microphones for Stereo Recording).
Device
Camera Sensor Quality
This is the first time i test this Camera Sensor from Sony, the IMX323. Based on the spec-sheet available online, it is a budget version of the IMX322, and the result is damn impressive. I would like to have the same quality on Action Cameras too.
Here you can see some sample videos i recorded during my trip, unfortunately i lost most of the footage because i am an idiot and i kept the camera turned on at home (while charging...auto power-on...epic fail...) so everything has been overwritten. Luckily while using the Dash Camera using WiFi, everything gets saved as Read-Only, so this is what i managed to save.
This is a shorter sample video, with different light conditions and with some static parts.
Here you can see all most important supported video resolutions. Maximum 1080p30 as already said before.
Photos Resolution goes up to 12MP, interpolated from 2.19MP.
WiFi Feature
The Wi-Fi feature enables this camera to be controlled using an Android or iOS smartphone, using the dedicated app, called Lerccerker.
The App isn't bad at all, but it isn't made specifically for this camera, so it looks a bit generic and too much unpolished. Something annoying is that you need to disable any Mobile Data connection in order to get the app connected to the camera. (running Android 7.1.1 on a LeEco Le 2 X527)
It is available on the Play Store (for Android users of course)
Battery Life
The 300mAh battery is just insufficient in my opinion, i was barely able to record 15 minutes of video with a full-charge at 1080p30, and sometimes it lasts even less. I don't know if this is an isolated issue.
Something sure is that there is enough room inside the chassis to fit an Action Camera battery, that would create an huge difference in battery life.
Software
The software is easy to use, and features some nice options such as Park Guard, Loop Recording and so on...
Most features are available on Action Cameras too, the most important feature here is the mentioned Park Guard mode, that is useful when the Dash Cam detects a movement, and as soon as a movement gets detected, it starts recording.
Again, this feature is seriously impacted by the low battery life mentioned before, so it might not work in a reliable way or it may just stop functioning after a while. I recommended to keep the camera connected to the charger if you plan to use this feature.
Conclusions
Just like what i say for any new type of product i review, this is the first time i review a Dash Cam, so if there is something that i missed or you want to ask me, fell free to write a post on the bottom and i will reply you.
This is a pretty interesting product, with some smart features and excellent video quality that makes it different from others. I am still confused about the battery life though.
So, do I recommend it? As long as you don't mind about the battery life, and you can keep the camera connected to the charger, then yes!
I don't regret it, and i plan to use it every time i drive (rarely because i don't have a personal car) to keep track of any possible accident (or just record the panorama).
Pros:
Great Screen Quality
Excellent Videos Quality
Optimal Field-of-View
Doesn't lack any feature
Cons:
Disappointing Battery Life
Messy Default Settings
The power-off procedure gets stuck sometimes
Mediocre Build Quality
Rating: 8.0
Packaging and Accessories: 7
Design and Materials: 7
Performance and Videos Resolution: 9.5
Screen: 9.5
Camera Sensor Quality: 9.5
Sound: 8
Battery Life: 5
Software: 8
OEM Support: 8
Price: 8
You can find full-res images (I know, Quality isn't excellent) here: http://imgur.com/a/o7bbc
Official Website: http://azdome.hk/product-detail-27-azdome-A305-1.html
You can buy it on many online shops. Official, and authorized, Retailers are listed in the AZDome website.​

Doogee Shoot 2 Review

SPECS:
Brand – Doogee
Model – Shoot 2
Device Type – Android Smartphone
CPU – Quad-Core 1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A7
Chipset – MediaTek MT6580A
GPU – ARM Mali-400 MP1, 2-Cores
Camera -5 Megapixels with LED and AF Rear Camera | 5 Megapixel Front camera
Memory – RAM- 1GB/2GB | ROM 8GB/16GB External Memory Supports Up to 32GB
Display – Screen size 5.0 inches HD Display (1280×720 Pixels)
Battery – Removable 3,360 mAh Lithium-Ion
SIM – Dual SIM (Micro + Micro)
Sensors -Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Ambient Light
Color – Black, Gold, Gray
Operating System – Android 7.0 Nougat
I/O Interface – 2 x Micro SIM Card Slot, TF Card Slot, Micro USB v2.0 Port, 3.5mm Audio Out Port, Power Button, Volume Button, Microphone, Speaker
Dimensions – 142.6 x 72.6 x 9.5 mm
Weight – 174 Grams (With Battery)
More Feature – Plastic Body Design, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps Upload, HSDPA 21 Mbps Download, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, FM Radio, HotKnot, Noise Cancellation, 2.5D Curved Glass Screen.
REVIEW:
The Doogee Shoot 2 provides customers with a very interesting value proposition, being the cheapest phone on the market with a dual rear facing camera set up., and boasting premium features like fingerprint unlocking.
The box came with a usb cable, a charger with an Asian 220V plug, and of course the phone. I have tonnes of chargers from my old phones, so the Chinese charger wasn't too big of an issue for me.
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The phone itself has a pretty hefty feel, weighing in at 178 g. It has a 5" 720p displa, with the 3.5 mm earphone jack and micro usb port on the top. On the bottom of the phone, it has some holes for the sound to come out. The phone has a fingerprint sensitive home button on the bottom bezel, and a power and volume button on the right side of the phone. The SIM and SD card slot is under the back cover. Overall the device has a good design and feels good in the hand.
The phone runs Android 7.0, and the set up in the beginning was a little troublesome. It was kind of slow and restarted on me. Maybe because the variant I had was the 1 GB RAM variant, and that the problem won't happen with the 2 GB RAM variant. But after the initial set up, and especially after the software update, the phone was much snappier. The phone comes with a little bloatware, as expected from pretty much all manufacturers, but overall the phone still was able to mostly retain the stock android feel. The feel was snappy, and there was no lag. For those who don't like the default launcher, of course you can install a 3rd party launcher (I did Nova Launcher), and replace all the 3rd party apps with apps of your choice. The fingerprint sensor did as it was supposed to, and I had no issues unlocking with my fingerprint, being able to unlock in about a second.
Antutu Benchmarks scored it at 22877, which is as fast as a Moto G3 3rd Gen at 23258.
The 5" screen is very bright, and watching YouTube was fine. The speakers are more than adequately loud as well. Definitely the area where Doogee spent the most time on was the camera app that comes included with the phone. It has tonnes of modes and options for camera enthusiasts to play around with, like ISO, exposure, white balance, etc. The app also has a dedicated Bokeh mode to really take advantage of the dual 5 mp camera lenses. It also boasts a 2x optical zoom, just like what the iPhone 7 Plus has. Truly, the dual lens camera is the highlight feature of the phone.
Last but not least is the battery life. It's phenomenal. With the standby intelligent power saving mode on, I can get about 3 days out of it if I don't touch my phone. Even with moderate usage, I can get a day out of it no problem. That's because it has a 3360 mAh battery. Paired with a screen with 720p resolution, that means the Shoot 2 can last much longer on a battery of this size compared with a Samsung S8, with it's 1440p screen.
Overall this is a great entry level phone, designed especially for those who want to snap some great photos without having to fork over hundreds for the higher end phones. Other than the hiccup during the initial set up, there were no issues with the phone at all, and from the time I got the phone and wrote the review, there were 2 OTA updates available for the phone. I look forward to the continued support from Doogee to keep this phone up to date.