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Google Wallet... hit or miss

I really like the concept of Google wallet, and I try to use it whenever possible. but I've noticed that sometimes it works really good and sometimes its a real pain in the a**. for example, I use it to get gas at bp gas stations. the one closer to my house works great, first tap almost every time. but a couple other BP's I use it at on the way to work sometimes, its a nightmare. it takes 7-8 tries, and the terminal usually times out and I have to try it again... then it works (after holding up the line and making me look like an a** lol). and I've tested this with multiple roms, kernels, case on/off, starting wallet app before using, updating wallet app/going back to previous versions, etc. and nothing really makes a difference. anyone else have trouble with wallet, or better yet tips to make it work better? I've contemplated going back completely to stock unrooted just to see if that helps but if rather not, especially if its not going to help.
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lowrider262 said:
I really like the concept of Google wallet, and I try to use it whenever possible. but I've noticed that sometimes it works really good and sometimes its a real pain in the a**. for example, I use it to get gas at bp gas stations. the one closer to my house works great, first tap almost every time. but a couple other BP's I use it at on the way to work sometimes, its a nightmare. it takes 7-8 tries, and the terminal usually times out and I have to try it again... then it works (after holding up the line and making me look like an a** lol). and I've tested this with multiple roms, kernels, case on/off, starting wallet app before using, updating wallet app/going back to previous versions, etc. and nothing really makes a difference. anyone else have trouble with wallet, or better yet tips to make it work better? I've contemplated going back completely to stock unrooted just to see if that helps but if rather not, especially if its not going to help.
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the terminal isnt setup correctly.

Zepius said:
the terminal isnt setup correctly.
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I was thinking the same thing at first, but the thing is after trying over and over it usually works. if it wasn't set up right I would think it just wouldn't work period
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Zepius said:
the terminal isnt setup correctly.
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This.
This one store I use it in, there are two registers with pay pass readers -- google wallet works on one of them every single time, the other one it never works.

lowrider262 said:
I was thinking the same thing at first, but the thing is after trying over and over it usually works. if it wasn't set up right I would think it just wouldn't work period
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could be a bad connector/faulty reader... either way, the terminal still isnt setup properly.

I've had this problem a few times at McDonald's and have figured out that there is a little light on their card reader. If the light is burning it works, if light not working then nfc reader doesn't work right either. I think may be case with others as well.
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As the other guy said. Its the terminal. I'm stock and jack in the box is hit or miss. 7-11 always works and McDonalds works 90% of the time. Employees have explained the terminal hasn't been updated when it doesn't work...

When I change the LCD density down to 220 I am not able to place more than 5 apps on my app launcher toolbar. There is room for 7 shortcuts.
What is the point in change the density if it does not allow me to place more shortcuts on my homescreen.

I use it any chance I get its extremely convenient and the only time it ever took more time than it would have to pull out my wallet was the day I updated the Wallet app and tried to initialize in a poor signal area (thanks, Sprint). Another time, their paypass terminal just didn't work at all, something on their end.
Google Wallet is an extreme hit in my book.

I had an issue with it not working at a convenience store once. They rebooted their register and it worked fine after.
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I've been told I couldn't use it at Walgreens once. But besides that it works good when I use it. Which is any chance I get
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I use it daily at 7-11
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Completely out of topic but fun to read while you're reading the comments!
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I just wish it could be used here in the UK around near where I live
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i've never had an issue with it, other than the cashiers giving me the old "That might not work here", followed by "oh it went through"
I kind of hate that i have to educate cashiers sometimes but that's alright.

MarkGbe said:
i've never had an issue with it, other than the cashiers giving me the old "That might not work here", followed by "oh it went through"
I kind of hate that i have to educate cashiers sometimes but that's alright.
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Had this issue on my first try, it went through, but on my 2nd try, the cashier was quick to ask for cash because the pin screen popped up..
Will the next nexus have a longer screen?

In case you lose or get your Note 2 stolen. .

What apps do you have or mods to have you 1) locate the phone. 2) disable the phone remotely
I am just curious to know. I heard there are mods for cwr to assist with this.
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txrocker281 said:
What apps do you have or mods to have you 1) locate the phone. 2) disable the phone remotely
I am just curious to know. I heard there are mods for cwr to assist with this.
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https://www.cerberusapp.com/download.php
I'm not sure if it's the best so I don't want to spread misinformation but I actually bought this app. It's the only app I ever paid for. I installed using the disguised method so apparently it even sticks around even if you do a complete factory reset. I paid for one license which allows you to register multiple phones (I think 4 or 8 or something) and all tests have passed that I've tried with it on both of my phones.
Maybe someone with more knowledge can recommend a better one because if there is, I'd get it.
I wouldn't recommend Prey. Prey is the Razer of antitheft apps--all advertising and nothing else.
Edit:
Here is a reddit post I just found from 26 days ago of people chimping out about it: http://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/1gl7g7/psa_cerberus_is_incredible/
The best feature for me has to be if any new sim card gets inserted, you're emailed all the info about it. I got a false alarm on it the other day for some reason:
IP address: 107.2.xxx.xx
An unauthorized SIM card has been inserted into your device.
Number:
Network
Operator: ()
Subscriber ID: null
SIM card
Operator: ()
Serial: null
Battery: 91-%
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2078303
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txrocker281 said:
What apps do you have or mods to have you 1) locate the phone. 2) disable the phone remotely
I am just curious to know. I heard there are mods for cwr to assist with this.
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My friend's Nexus 4 was stolen last week. A couple of days before, I had installed Cerberus on it. It wasn't rooted, so some of the features weren't available.
Anyway, for about a week, I wasn't getting any info from Cerberus. Then, a couple of days ago, I got a text message saying that an unauthorized SIM was in the phone. I guess the thieves had finally turned on the phone. I was able to lock the phone with a new code, get GPS tracking, call and SMS logs, record audio and video, and get pics of the thief. In addition, it sent me the SIM card info for the thief. It was on Friday night, so I couldn't get the info to the detective who has the case, but tomorrow I will send that info.
Cerberus did what they said it would do (basically give me a chance at getting the phone back). Hopefully with all of the info I have now, we will be able to recover the phone. I'll let you know if I get the phone back.

Techngro said:
My friend's Nexus 4 was stolen last week. A couple of days before, I had installed Cerberus on it. It wasn't rooted, so some of the features weren't available.
Anyway, for about a week, I wasn't getting any info from Cerberus. Then, a couple of days ago, I got a text message saying that an unauthorized SIM was in the phone. I guess the thieves had finally turned on the phone. I was able to lock the phone with a new code, get GPS tracking, call and SMS logs, record audio and video, and get pics of the thief. In addition, it sent me the SIM card info for the thief. It was on Friday night, so I couldn't get the info to the detective who has the case, but tomorrow I will send that info.
Cerberus did what they said it would do (basically give me a chance at getting the phone back). Hopefully with all of the info I have now, we will be able to recover the phone. I'll let you know if I get the phone back.
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Ill like to know if u get it back or what happens next. Good luck.
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Can I buy 1 cerebrus and use it on multiple devices that I own or do I have to buy multiple licenses for each phone?

I have aeGis which isn't a bad option either.
Also tested Plan B which you can install from the web Play Store and have it track immediately.

List your issues with the Galaxy S6 Edge

So I have been having issues since I've gotten the S6 edge on April 10th. Let me list the issues so far.
-Phone overheating
-Phone lagging when nothing is even open
-Random app crashes
-Fingerprint scanner issues (rarely but still happens)
-Touchscreen sometimes not responsive
-Bluetooth loses connection
-Loading an app takes forever.
I even changed all the animations and scaled it down to .5x instead of the stock 1x.

Overheating, battery life + wifi calling issue perhaps, have yet to diagnose the 2nd one. Fingerprint scanner isn't accurately reading either. T-Mobile says they have to do diagnostics to avoid doing a $50 restocking fee too, which is dumbfounding if I want to just get another 6 Edge.

rmustafa11 said:
So I have been having issues since I've gotten the S6 edge on April 10th. Let me list the issues so far.
-Phone overheating
-Phone lagging when nothing is even open
-Random app crashes
-Fingerprint scanner issues (rarely but still happens)
-Touchscreen sometimes not responsive
-Bluetooth loses connection
-Loading an app takes forever.
I even changed all the animations and scaled it down to .5x instead of the stock 1x.
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Hmm.. probably you should get the phone replaced. I (thankfully) haven't experienced even one of your problems and neither were there any scratches on my screen..
Droid-Life is also reporting people having issues with auto-rotate.. I've a feeling these issues are specific to a batch of phones that got produced together, but i'm not sure if there's a way to relate them.

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Hmm.. probably you should get the phone replaced. I (thankfully) haven't experienced even one of your problems and neither were there any scratches on my screen..
Droid-Life is also reporting people having issues with auto-rotate.. I've a feeling these issues are specific to a batch of phones that got produced together, but i'm not sure if there's a way to relate them.
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Dude yea I forgot about the autos rotate as well! I literally just bought the skinomi matte screen protector as well so you can't see those swirls.
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LAG, my wife's iPhone 6 loads apps immediately every time, while with s6 edge it can take 1-2 seconds, I did a full reset and the phone was speedy again so I carefully installed my apps to see if one was the culprit and so far have not found one, my phone is still faster then before the reset but am starting to notice a small lag when opening the phone and messages app,it seems to happen when I start to have a few call logs or more than one conversation on my messages, I shouldn't have to delete my call log or messages everyday just to have my phone be fast, but this seems to be an issue with every android phone so it must be Android itself

rmustafa11 said:
Dude yea I forgot about the autos rotate as well! I literally just bought the skinomi matte screen protector as well so you can't see those swirls.
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So u decided to keep it even with swirls?

nyknight77 said:
So u decided to keep it even with swirls?
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I was going to T-Mobile tomorrow. Or should I just call customer service?
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Any way to go in the store and not pay the re-stocking fee because this isn't my issue it's the phones issues.

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Any way to go in the store and not pay the re-stocking fee because this isn't my issue it's the phones issues.
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Wish this is the case. Since I'm doing an exchange and not return, maybe it doesn't count.
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I have to add issues with network. I can be on lte and still get 1mb when I use to get 40mb on my note4

The manager at the store I went to didn't want to budge. Call the corporate headquarters in Washington and they could help. They managed to give me a bill credit in the past with the S5 because the issues with managers and their stupid restocking fees. Their machine is just pretty much a fail in it self since it doesn't check for issues and the manager is going to sit there and try to explain something to me when he didn't even know how to navigate through the settings.

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The manager at the store I went to didn't want to budge. Call the corporate headquarters in Washington and they could help. They managed to give me a bill credit in the past with the S5 because the issues with managers and their stupid restocking fees. Their machine is just pretty much a fail in it self since it doesn't check for issues and the manager is going to sit there and try to explain something to me when he didn't even know how to navigate through the settings.
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I called customer service last night and they said it takes 72hrs to process a warranty exchange because I am still within the 14 day return policy.
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- I've been getting FC's with the camera a lot when I launch it with the double press of the home button at the lock screen
- RAM gets to 93% very often and when that happens, lag city... Essentially, my phone's lagging more than it isn't
Haven't really had overheating issues, but these two problems above are really making me want to return this phone.

Yea same here. If I open any kind of app the ram is 90%+ which is not making sense
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rmustafa11 said:
I called customer service last night and they said it takes 72hrs to process a warranty exchange because I am still within the 14 day return policy.
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Are you getting a refurb device?

nviz22 said:
Are you getting a refurb device?
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I have no idea. When I call on the 18th I will find out. I hope I don't because a refurb phone wouldn't even solve the issue.

Lagging.
This is unacceptable, IMO. RAM usage is extremely high at all times with only the same apps I've had in my Z3 (granted, running Android 4.4) and my wife's HTC One M9 (running Lollipop). And like everyone else here, it lags, and lags, and lags:
I hit the home button, it takes a couple of seconds to reload widgets, icons, etc (really only some app shortcuts and the clock/weather app on the main screen and calendar all on the right-most screen; I have 3 screens total, "briefing is disabled).
If I have a light webpage open in the samsung browser, and then I hit home, and then I hit multitasking again and go back in it, that page reloads after a brief moment of doing nothing (lagging). If I have more than a few webpages open, and I hit the home button, there goes my whole home screen again when I hit the home button.
I *have* done the factory reset with samsung smart switch. The phone is 10x better than it was before, but it still isn't as fast as my last 3 phones: an HTC One M7, an HTC One M8, and a Sony Z3. And my wife's aforementioned HTC One M9.
I ran some benchmarks like Vellamo, and wow, it's fantastically fast....... but what about everyday usage? I'm really close to returning this phone, and I've only had it for 6 days. Sure teh screen is beautiful and it runs benchmarks like a boss, but I don't run benchmarks all day. I use my phone like a normal smartphone. And on that, this phone is failing miserably. I think I'm still on my grace period, and I fully intend on using it to return this if I can't figure this out by tomorrow. I've visited XDA more now than I have for all the time I've had HTC's and the Sony.
See the screenshot attached. That free space goes quick, and then the phone starts chugging. It's 2015 Samsung, if you can figure out how to turn out insane benchmark numbers but can't improve usability of the phone then I'm out.
TL;DR: Unacceptable lag compared my previous phones and M9.

Are you guys disabling s voice? I disabled everything except for s voice and my apps open up right away pretty much all the time. I barely get crashes. I disabled the amazon app also was a pain.
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mrEvotoTab said:
Are you guys disabling s voice? I disabled everything except for s voice and my apps open up right away pretty much all the time. I barely get crashes. I disabled the amazon app also was a pain.
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That's the first thing I do with Samsung phones. Disable s voice.
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rmustafa11 said:
That's the first thing I do with Samsung phones. Disable s voice.
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Lol same here, but I realized even though I wasn't using it the phone ran smoother with it enabled, I wish I didn't have to deal with it at all.
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New OTA just pushed out

I just received a OTA push from AT&T. I'll update firmware version once my Note5 reboots.

Ends in OAH5
anyone know what it does?
Samsung pay?
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ekerbuddyeker said:
Ends in OAH5
anyone know what it does?
Samsung pay?
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Actually, it's AOH5, but I haven't figured out the changes yet.

Not sure if it's the fact that my phone was rebooted during the update, but it's very smooth after the update.

Same here. Anyone knows the changelog?? :\

54 packages updated. I didn't get a chance to pull the update. Probably just the stagefright stuff, samsung fixes, and at&t making their preloads more annoying. I don't see anything new popping up at me.
New APK: /system/priv-app/AmazonInstaller_ATT/AmazonInstaller_ATT.apk (this is in addition to the previous amazon shopping apk.)

Mine is rebooting now. ..

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Actually, it's AOH5, but I haven't figured out the changes yet.
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Mine's installing now....it just said performance and security enhancements. If that's actually true, I won't mind....Couldn't find it anywhere on the ATT website either. Anyone have any luck finding any background info on this?

quordandis said:
Mine's installing now....it just said performance and security enhancements. If that's actually true, I won't mind....Couldn't find it anywhere on the ATT website either. Anyone have any luck finding any background info on this?
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I'm believing the performance part. I can't put my finger on it, but the phone is running nicely post update.

Mine's been having issues connecting to and keeping connected to LTE, maybe this fixes it?
Or maybe Carrier Aggregation??? Hey i can dream

Great update. Phone faster, smoother, more responsive with all bugs fixed AND it's solved the world famine problem.
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so update now? or hold off for the tiny chance of rooting pre-update software...damn it

maximus96 said:
so update now? or hold off for the tiny chance of rooting pre-update software...damn it
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I would just Update my friend!

This is going to sound really strange...but can anyone who has updated their phone -and- has a Samsung wireless charging pad that has been unreliable with maintaining a charging status see if it works better now?
I have read others who have Note 5s say that a software update helped fix the problems they were having with their Samsung wireless charging pads so I was wondering if this update helped ATT Note owners.
I'm trying to induce a flashing blue error in my pad right now, but so far I've re-positioned my phone about four times and it's stayed solid blue each time. Kind of frustrating because I just processed a refund for it via Amazon.

May just be my imagination but it seems that my fingerprint reader is a lot quicker and more accurate. I had been having issues since installing a tempered glass screen protector, but now works the first time every time.

Mr Orthoclase said:
This is going to sound really strange...but can anyone who has updated their phone -and- has a Samsung wireless charging pad that has been unreliable with maintaining a charging status see if it works better now?
I have read others who have Note 5s say that a software update helped fix the problems they were having with their Samsung wireless charging pads so I was wondering if this update helped ATT Note owners.
I'm trying to induce a flashing blue error in my pad right now, but so far I've re-positioned my phone about four times and it's stayed solid blue each time. Kind of frustrating because I just processed a refund for it via Amazon.
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You know, now that you mention it, my Koolpad is working much better where before the update was very specific on where the phone sat. Weird...

czechpunk said:
You know, now that you mention it, my Koolpad is working much better where before the update was very specific on where the phone sat. Weird...
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Not only that but hit dialer a few times look how fast it pop-up.
Running On Samsung Galaxy Note 5 N920A

Wonder if it fixes this.
http://arstechnica.com/security/201...ives-attackers-full-access-to-locked-devices/

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You know, now that you mention it, my Koolpad is working much better where before the update was very specific on where the phone sat. Weird...
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Yeah, It's like a complete reversal now. Before I had to struggle to find a position that kept the wireless charger blue (charging) but now I can't seem to get it to switch to flashing blue (not or minimal charging). Very strange. I mean, it's awesome...but I'm still hoping to get some more feedback before I cancel my Amazon refund.

I'm still waiting on a miracle root. I'm gonna hold off for a little bit. Lol
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is it worth ?

how much this phone is good ?is it worth buying ?

I have had mine for almost 7 months with no complaints. This is still a good value for the price. A very good performing phone.
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quicksilver53 said:
I have had mine for almost 7 months with no complaints. This is still a good value for the price. A very good performing phone.
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got one bro but after the 160 update (which i updated yestrday) i notice there is a little bit of drain in battery..and DO YOU KNOW HOW TO DISABLE FAST CHARGE PLZ ?

I've had a lot of trouble with mine, I'm running stock software with issues like dropped phone calls, MMS pictures won't go through, email notification will not delete after message has been deleted.

I've had mine for six and a half months. While it mostly works, when it is not broken. Am in the process of my second return (first was because 1/3rd of the screen went black, now I've got "ghost touches".
The RMA process is atrocious, the cross ship program is "delayed" for over a week.
Fifteen percent of the time I've had my phone it hasn't worked. The upshot is you need a backup phone if you actually depend on your phone.

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I've had mine for six and a half months. While it mostly works, when it is not broken. Am in the process of my second return (first was because 1/3rd of the screen went black, now I've got "ghost touches".
The RMA process is atrocious, the cross ship program is "delayed" for over a week.
The upshot is that fifteen percent of the time I've had my phone it hasn't worked. The upshot is you need a backup phone if you actually depend on your phone.
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So true, but it's BS to have to do it. there's been many, many complaints on this phone. I have a case open right now and it's taking so long to get things going. I wish now I had bought the Google Nexus I was thinking in the first place.

I've been following the Nexus 5x forums, thinking I might get one for my wife. With all the complaints about lag over there, I'm pretty glad I've got a Zenfone 2 instead.
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Is not possible to switch via software the data from Sim1 to Sim2. It instead necessary to physically invert the sim card position as the data only works on SIM1.
This was actually the issue i faced. It is worth buying if you don't need to switch data on the other SIM.

tornido067 said:
how much this phone is good ?is it worth buying ?
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Here's my two cents. This phone is absolutely amazing. There's only one issue with it out of the box: The bloatware.
ASUS shot themselves in the foot when they released this phone. The bloat is absolutely abysmal and tanks the battery down like crazy.
If you do plan to get the phone, do so with intentions of atleast putting a custom ROM on it; otherwise, the phone is passable, imo. Rooting and uninstalling bloat manually only causes further headache and breakage of the Stock ROM.
You can take my opinion as a grain of salt, however. Whatever floats your boat, you know.