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I've had my Le Pro 3 for over a week now and just published my full detailed video review which covers pretty much everything from the design, cameras, dual loudspeakers, benchmarks, GPS and wifi range and speeds.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfTIx-DWcmo
I also ran a speed test and comparison against my Xiaomi Mi 5S Plus just to see how they compared as both have Snapdragon 821's and 4GB of RAM.
Overall it's a very decent mobile however, it still has the flaws from the Le Max 2, large black bezels, no MicroSD or 3.5mm port are deal breakers for some. Audio from the type-c to 3.5mm adaptor is very clean and sounds great. No static and loud too.
The camera is a bit of a let down, no OIS still and while it can take some decent photos in good light, low light and video is not the greatest for a flagship mobile. The Chinese need to really step up their game on the camera department. I wouldn't by this mobile for the best camera, I would buy it for good performance and great battery life. I was able to get around 11 hours of SoC (continuous)
Camera samples:
Benchmarks and battery life screen grabs:
Thx with this first review
Thank you And great job !
I was planning to ditch my Axon 7 for this phone, but not really that sure anymore. Seems like a lateral transfer, not really an upgrade in any way (except for battery life I suppose?).
wow..12hr screen on time. That is impressive.
Hendrickson said:
I've had my Le Pro 3 for over a week now and just published my full detailed video review which covers pretty much everything from the design, cameras, dual loudspeakers, benchmarks, GPS and wifi range and speeds.
I also ran a speed test and comparison against my Xiaomi Mi 5S Plus just to see how they compared as both have Snapdragon 821's and 4GB of RAM.
Overall it's a very decent mobile however, it still has the flaws from the Le Max 2, large black bezels, no MicroSD or 3.5mm port are deal breakers for some. Audio from the type-c to 3.5mm adaptor is very clean and sounds great. No static and loud too.
The camera is a bit of a let down, no OIS still and while it can take some decent photos in good light, low light and video is not the greatest for a flagship mobile. The Chinese need to really step up their game on the camera department. I wouldn't by this mobile for the best camera, I would buy it for good performance and great battery life. I was able to get around 11 hours of SoC (continuous)
Camera samples:
Benchmarks and battery life screen grabs:
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I want to buy the phone because it has great specs (does it feel as good as it sounds?) but I want to know if google services work flawlessly e.g. contact syncing,play store. Since you have this phone what is your general opinion about it, does it work buying it?
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tritran18518 said:
wow..12hr screen on time. That is impressive.
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I think that 12 hours was the time it was active
chtsarts said:
I want to buy the phone because it has great specs (does it feel as good as it sounds?) but I want to know if google services work flawlessly e.g. contact syncing,play store. Since you have this phone what is your general opinion about it, does it work buying it?
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I think that 12 hours was the time it was active
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I also have this phone. No problem with Google services or Play store. Contactar syncing was perfect, with Google account and others account.
Two days with It and i like It a lot.
In my experience 6:30 of screen with 4G and almost without wifi.
Sorry for my english.
Thanks for the review. Maybe the Pro3 is not the best phone ever made. But it seems to be very very good, will most likely not explode and - taking into account the price - there is simply no competition. Hopefully, my phone will be delivered soon ...
I've received it today...very beautiful and work really good. We need an international ROM however.
I have this problem...it doesn't let me change or delete default APN. A problem I read is already present in other EUI smartphone someone has solved this Problem?
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Hendrickson said:
I've had my Le Pro 3 for over a week now and just published my full detailed video review which covers pretty much everything from the design, cameras, dual loudspeakers, benchmarks, GPS and wifi range and speeds.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfTIx-DWcmo
I also ran a speed test and comparison against my Xiaomi Mi 5S Plus just to see how they compared as both have Snapdragon 821's and 4GB of RAM.
Overall it's a very decent mobile however, it still has the flaws from the Le Max 2, large black bezels, no MicroSD or 3.5mm port are deal breakers for some. Audio from the type-c to 3.5mm adaptor is very clean and sounds great. No static and loud too.
The camera is a bit of a let down, no OIS still and while it can take some decent photos in good light, low light and video is not the greatest for a flagship mobile. The Chinese need to really step up their game on the camera department. I wouldn't by this mobile for the best camera, I would buy it for good performance and great battery life. I was able to get around 11 hours of SoC (continuous)
Camera samples:
Benchmarks and battery life screen grabs:
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Thanks for that great review. Just some questions. Believe there are some like me who do not have access to LeEco products but are still keen on buying from an online reseller but have some concerns.
1. Are there any noticeable hardware issues? - understand that there are some complaints recently even on the le 2 that the display was not installed properly. Wondering if there are other types of defects that could render the device unusable for the obsessive compulsive people out there
2. What sort of rom is your unit using? - Importers/international sellers are known to meddle with the device to cater to the demands of their target demographic especially to those outside of china, hence, they can install fake roms (custom miui roms that don't receive updates for example) or install play store (after a restore to factory option, the gapps disappear)
3. The rom US units use seem to differ to the non-us units and the model numbers also differ. Would this be an issue if say the international rom is released and its not compatible with a unit bought from an importer? - had an issue before with a mi5 where the rom was an unofficial one and had to go through the hassle of unlocking the bootloader and installing the global rom instead
4.Any idea of software support in the long run and how prompt are LeEco's updates; ie Android N?
Thanks in advance and patience!
I know that US version x727 should be only 4/64 4gb ram and 64 GB ROM. It should have different LTE bands...in order to be used on us market.
Probably the us ROM couldn't be used on Chinese units.
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Thanks for a great review. I am ordering this when it becomes available in the US. Can't beat the price for what is in it.
androFRUST said:
Thanks for that great review. Just some questions. Believe there are some like me who do not have access to LeEco products but are still keen on buying from an online reseller but have some concerns.
1. Are there any noticeable hardware issues? - understand that there are some complaints recently even on the le 2 that the display was not installed properly. Wondering if there are other types of defects that could render the device unusable for the obsessive compulsive people out there
2. What sort of rom is your unit using? - Importers/international sellers are known to meddle with the device to cater to the demands of their target demographic especially to those outside of china, hence, they can install fake roms (custom miui roms that don't receive updates for example) or install play store (after a restore to factory option, the gapps disappear)
3. The rom US units use seem to differ to the non-us units and the model numbers also differ. Would this be an issue if say the international rom is released and its not compatible with a unit bought from an importer? - had an issue before with a mi5 where the rom was an unofficial one and had to go through the hassle of unlocking the bootloader and installing the global rom instead
4.Any idea of software support in the long run and how prompt are LeEco's updates; ie Android N?
Thanks in advance and patience!
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I have been using pro3 (x720) for three weeks. The screen display picture occasionally shake for about 0.2 second. This is the most disturbing issue. You can find the same complain in the Chinese leEco forum. Beside, mobile signal is not as strong as the nexus 5 I used for almost 3 years. If you can ignore these two issue, it's a great phone to have.
jwong.hhf said:
I have been using pro3 (x720) for three weeks. The screen display picture occasionally shake for about 0.2 second. This is the most disturbing issue. You can find the same complain in the Chinese leEco forum. Beside, mobile signal is not as strong as the nexus 5 I used for almost 3 years. If you can ignore these two issue, it's a great phone to have.
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Do you think its software related? Whats the rom they're using? Is it like the Mi phones where there is a vendor altered rom installed and does leeco release global stable roms like miui? Sorry, bear with me here ! thanks!
androFRUST said:
Do you think its software related? Whats the rom they're using? Is it like the Mi phones where there is a vendor altered rom installed and does leeco release global stable roms like miui? Sorry, bear with me here ! thanks!
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We all running stock rom with/without root. I hope it's rom related issue. As of now ,no official rom zip is available from LeEco.
Hi,
Just bought the 6/64 nonUS Version to use in Europe. Bought it after watching your review, thanks for that!....
Will directly root the phone in order to remove the chinese App's but wating for some plain Android rom's (stock Android). Had CM9 or so on a galaxy before and i wasnt that suprised as i supposed to be, but will also give it a try if it comes available to the Le Pro 3....
I'm sure with the actual specs and this awesome price the community behind the Pro3 will grow fast. Also i would donate 10€ to support the devs.
Sure to be here more often in future.
Thx&Rgds,
Maxcyber
I just got my Chinese version (6GB/64GB Dual Sim) - The phone is lightning fast. Screen looks great - camera is okay (I just snap pics anyways not really a photo person). The screen is decent if not a bit washed out. Indoors is just fine - outdoors I have to crank it to about 85% to see it. The fingerprint reader seems lightning fast if not 100% accurate. ( I get about 4 out 5 times). It let me add multiple fingerprints to unlock left or right handed. Overall the build is pretty solid. I put in my att sim and did not have to do anything else. Picked up all my settings. My antutu scores are 162397 - just shy of iphone 7 scores. Apparently the install is not google certified. I cannot run Pokemon Go or Android Pay (and snapchat I am told I don't use it). Pokemon Go is the soul breaker for me...
The GPS seems to lock lightning quick. I have not had any issues with Google apps although some updating had to happen (google services, play app, mail app etc...).
The battery seems amazing. I am getting great times out of it I don't have exact numbers but so far so good at least as good as my s7 edge.
I was able to put the google now launcher on it so no issue with the leeco skin.
Hopefully with the US launch tomorrow it will have a google certified image so I can run Pokemon go if not I am not sure I will keep it.
Pokemon go functions on official ROM ...see my screenshots.
I can't Android pay isn't active in Italy.I can't prove it...sorry.
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Yeah I don't understand I got mine from geekbuying.com so why would I not have official rom?
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andy88de said:
Pokemon go functions on official ROM ...see my screenshots.
I can't Android pay isn't active in Italy.I can't prove it...sorry.
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I got the 6g/64gb dual sim model from geekbuying - how can I get the correct rom on it?
See here!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/le-pro3/help/le-pro-3-pokemon-t3491441
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Greetings,
My Zenfone 6 (6GB/64GB) arrives tomorrow here in Germany, I'd like to ask what you Guys want to know the most?
Ask me anything and i'll respond to EVERY Question ASAP!
AND YES - first thing i'll do is to find a working GCAM Version!!! lol
See ya all
I'm in Germany as well - may I ask how you got your hands on it? Is that a piece provided by ASUS PR, or did you find a retailer who has it in stock?
I'd like to buy it as well, preferably the silver one.
Hi, please check if it's possible to take photos on RAW format.
And if possible, something i haven't seen yet, is a photo on a very very dark area with max exposure time, i guess it's 32 seconds. If not asking too much take one with the lowest possible ISO and other with the highest possible ISO.
It seems the Night Mode on this phone isn't so great. It seems it's only reducing highlights but not increasing shadows or something. But i'm curious to see what the phone is capable of on low light extreme conditions on Pro mode.
wowanator said:
I'm in Germany as well - may I ask how you got your hands on it? Is that a piece provided by ASUS PR, or did you find a retailer who has it in stock?
I'd like to buy it as well, preferably the silver one.
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I ordered mine directly from the Asus Shop:
eshop[dot]asus[dot]com/de-DE/zenfone-6
DoubleM101 said:
Hi, please check if it's possible to take photos on RAW format.
And if possible, something i haven't seen yet, is a photo on a very very dark area with max exposure time, i guess it's 32 seconds. If not asking too much take one with the lowest possible ISO and other with the highest possible ISO.
It seems the Night Mode on this phone isn't so great. It seems it's only reducing highlights but not increasing shadows or something. But i'm curious to see what the phone is capable of on low light extreme conditions on Pro mode.
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Gonna try that!
With Stock Camera and with GCAM Nightmode, if possible.
falcrumL said:
I ordered mine directly from the Asus Shop:
eshop[dot]asus[dot]com/de-DE/zenfone-6
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So they're shipping them already?! I thought the two available models were pre-orders to be shipped somewhere in June!
The whole launch was terrible communication on ASUS' side. Thanks for your clarification, I might order the black one after all then.
wowanator said:
So they're shipping them already?! I thought the two available models were pre-orders to be shipped somewhere in June!
The whole launch was terrible communication on ASUS' side. Thanks for your clarification, I might order the black one after all then.
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I ordered one from the French website this morning and got a shipping confirmation 2 hours ago. It seems to be handled by a distributor in Germany.
Only the two black 6 GB models (64 GB / 128 GB) were available, the rest is still to come apparently.
From what phone r u coming from?
Second,see if lcd screen has some ghosting,which renders it less fluid than amoled phones. Can't seem to get that answered in the other AMA thread in this section.
Cheers
Gremio1903 said:
From what phone u coming from?
Second,see if lcd screen has some ghosting, which renders it less fluid than AMOLED phones. Can't seem to get that answered in the other AMA thread in this section.
Cheers
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I had a Note 9 - for about 1 1/2 Months, before that, I had the Nokia 7 Plus (still using it right now)
I also had a Pixel 3a XL last Month, but just for a Week because I wanted to test the Phone.
I purchase a lot of Phones, then I'm testing then for around one or two Weeks and then I return them.
If you can and have a USB-C dongle, please check if the phone is able to cast its screen via HDMI cable
falcrumL said:
Greetings,
My Zenfone 6 (6GB/64GB) arrives tomorrow here in Germany, I'd like to ask what you Guys want to know the most? Ask me anything and i'll respond to EVERY Question ASAP!
AND YES - first thing i'll do is to find a working GCAM Version!!! lol
See ya all
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Hi,
- Camera focus, can you test minimum distance of both cameras, can we do Macro pic?
- Diferent ,,Night modes" which one works best.
wowanator said:
So they're shipping them already?! I thought the two available models were pre-orders to be shipped somewhere in June!
The whole launch was terrible communication on ASUS' side. Thanks for your clarification, I might order the black one after all then.
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I also ordered from this side and got it delivered already.
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Generaljan said:
Hi,
- Camera focus, can you test minimum distance of both cameras, can we do Macro pic?
- Diferent ,,Night modes" which one works best.
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Minimum distance is something like 10 cm (estimation)
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Gremio1903 said:
From what phone r u coming from?
Second,see if lcd screen has some ghosting,which renders it less fluid than amoled phones. Can't seem to get that answered in the other AMA thread in this section.
Cheers
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Lenovo P2. And yes, an AMOLED display is much more crispy with more contrast, but I only noticed that after I looked at the Lenovo screen again. The Asus has a very good screen.
Wouldn't notice ghosting yet.
DoubleM101 said:
Hi, please check if it's possible to take photos on RAW format.
And if possible, something i haven't seen yet, is a photo on a very very dark area with max exposure time, i guess it's 32 seconds. If not asking too much take one with the lowest possible ISO and other with the highest possible ISO.
It seems the Night Mode on this phone isn't so great. It seems it's only reducing highlights but not increasing shadows or something. But i'm curious to see what the phone is capable of on low light extreme conditions on Pro mode.
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Here are some tests in very low light conditions: normal mode, Night mode, manual mode with ISO 25 and ISO 3200.
DoubleM101 said:
Hi, please check if it's possible to take photos on RAW format.
And if possible, something i haven't seen yet, is a photo on a very very dark area with max exposure time, i guess it's 32 seconds. If not asking too much take one with the lowest possible ISO and other with the highest possible ISO.
It seems the Night Mode on this phone isn't so great. It seems it's only reducing highlights but not increasing shadows or something. But i'm curious to see what the phone is capable of on low light extreme conditions on Pro mode.
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Here is the 32 sec exposure... Wouldn't keep it steady, sorry...
abprie said:
Here is the 32 sec exposure... Wouldn't keep it steady, sorry...
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Thanks a lot for the samples.
Even though the image is blurry due to long exposure, it's noticeable the greater quality (at least the brightness) comparing with any of the other modes, including Night Mode.
The phone needs to be really steady with such long exposures and maybe Night Mode will work a little better on scenes with a big discrepancy between shadows and highlights, but it's nice to see what this phone can do on very dark scenes on Pro Mode. As a photography enthusiast it gave me some relief. I think with some work we can have amazing results even with some highlights present if we manually take multiple shots with multiple exposures and combining them.
I was wondering, how are the stereo speakers and headphone jack output for you?
I currently use the zenfone 5z and have some network problems.
Could you test:
1. Opening a hotspot and let a volkswagen car radio (discover media model) connect to it? On the three zenfone 5z i tested the radio was able to connect to the hotspot but got no internet. Other phones hotspots work just fine.
2. Use tasker autotools ssh to open a ssh connection with the phone connected to wifi. Then switch off wifi and try to connect via ssh again. On the 5z it will not work after switching networks. Switching back to wifi will make it work again. (create task, add action, plugins/autotools/ssh and enter the ssh connection details, save, press "play" for the task while on wifi, disconnect wifi, press play again and it will time out)
3. Is the auto wake up wifi function available? https://www.howtogeek.com/327532/ho...youre-near-a-trusted-network-in-android-oreo/
4. If you have rooted the phone try to open a vpn hotspot with the vpn hotspot app. On the 5z the devices connected to the vpn hotspot won't get internet. https://www.xda-developers.com/vpn-hotspot-share-vpn-connection/
I tried to debug it with the developer but at some point we came to the conclusion that the 5z was the culprit. So whatever asus ****ed up with the networking (probably some routing issue) these issues would definetely be a dealbreaker for me.
please take as many pictures in day mode and at night time as possible and post them. i only had phones with OIS until now and i am afraid that the samples i've seen on the net are in ideal conditions. i'd like to see how it behaves in real life tests, like i'm at some water fountain at night and i take a picture, without a fixed point, just from my hand
thank you!
falcrumL said:
Greetings,
My Zenfone 6 (6GB/64GB) arrives tomorrow here in Germany, I'd like to ask what you Guys want to know the most?
Ask me anything and i'll respond to EVERY Question ASAP!
AND YES - first thing i'll do is to find a working GCAM Version!!! lol
See ya all
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If you plan on rooting the phone please test the gravity box xposed module and see if it causes system UI force closes when rebooting the phone.
Kind regards
abprie said:
Here is the 32 sec exposure... Wouldn't keep it steady, sorry...
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Just use advantage of having a Flip Camera. Lay the phone on its back and aim the Flip Camera to the subject.
Hi there, long time lurker here and Z Play Custom ROM user as well, mainly the AOSP 8.1, 9 and LOS16 (currently on the phone). So I have recently been planning to switch to X4 due to the official LOS16 support and I like the form factor of that phone a bit more (slightly less tall). Recently I have been thinking to maybe contribute to the community by donating my Z Play as developer device so that maybe someone can bring a stable Android 10 ROM. So to start this off, I am willing to donate a Z Play XT1635-02 version to a very dedicated developer, under the condition that it will be used as a developer device only. I am not sure if that will be possible or a smart thing to do, but I guess ideas start like that and maybe the community can chip in, etc. The phone is 10/10 condition with battery still giving me 10hr SOT+ and amazing standby but it's not a G phone so just pure LOS16 flash with Magisk and few modules, one being the ACC module to limit battery charge to 80% and also I think it controls the current if the stock charger is used. The phone looks and feels brand new and is located in Canada.
irekj said:
Hi there, long time lurker here and Z Play Custom ROM user as well, mainly the AOSP 8.1, 9 and LOS16 (currently on the phone). So I have recently been planning to switch to X4 due to the official LOS16 support and I like the form factor of that phone a bit more (slightly less tall). Recently I have been thinking to maybe contribute to the community by donating my Z Play as developer device so that maybe someone can bring a stable Android 10 ROM. So to start this off, I am willing to donate a Z Play XT1635-02 version to a very dedicated developer, under the condition that it will be used as a developer device only. I am not sure if that will be possible or a smart thing to do, but I guess ideas start like that and maybe the community can chip in, etc. The phone is 10/10 condition with battery still giving me 10hr SOT+ and amazing standby but it's not a G phone so just pure LOS16 flash with Magisk and few modules, one being the ACC module to limit battery charge to 80% and also I think it controls the current if the stock charger is used. The phone looks and feels brand new and is located in Canada.
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Maybe contact with @TeamMex?
sebx_g1 said:
Maybe contact with @TeamMex?
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Yes, probably my #1 choice and maybe Alberto but I think he moved on to a different device. It would be good for a developer to respond here and make a statement or some other senior member advise them of this opportunity. I would be willing to pay for shipping, or split the shipping or some form of donation for shipping would be nice too. It's a team effort, the way I see it.
It's been so many days, I think it is the best smartphone ever could be in this price range, It have everything high refresh rates display, 4 antennas, Ultrasonic sensing buttons, dual speakers!
Most importantly 855+?
Battery 6K mah
How could any developer resist this phone from developing roms, mods.
There's lot of potential in this phone.
I'm waiting from since many days, I may be able to flash RR remix, pixelexperience, havocos, etc.etc.
It's an humble request to all developers out there, please please please start development for this awesome phone ?
Everybody here, visits daily in hope, maybe today some rom has been uploaded by our talented developers ?
Thanks in advance ?
It would be ideal to wait for the stable release of Android 10 for the phone and then start development. Pixel Experience GSI already works on this phone with 120Hz, so with the Q sources we should be good to go for a solid Android 10 based custom ROM.
Dr.Brajesh said:
It's been so many days, I think it is the best smartphone ever could be in this price range, It have everything high refresh rates display, 4 antennas, Ultrasonic sensing buttons, dual speakers!
Most importantly 855+?
Battery 6K mah
How could any developer resist this phone from developing roms, mods.
There's lot of potential in this phone.
I'm waiting from since many days, I may be able to flash RR remix, pixelexperience, havocos, etc.etc.
It's an humble request to all developers out there, please please please start development for this awesome phone ?
Everybody here, visits daily in hope, maybe today some rom has been uploaded by our talented developers ?
Thanks in advance ?
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Don't get your hopes up. No one cares unfortunately.
Hey Guys! Developer of Energy Ring here!
I have got overwhelming requests to add support for notch based camera in displays. Finally decided to create a new edition of Energy Ring, probably going to call it Energy Notch to continue the familiarity of the name 'Energy' (from Energy Bar, Energy Ring.)
I am building more than just a semi-circle around your notch, Energy Notch shall be curve-hugging your notch. Looking for users who can help me measure the curves of their device.
Ideal tester:
#1 Available on Telegram/Skype - so that I can send you faster test builds.
#2 Have another phone/camera to take photos of the physical phone's notch while testing.
#3 Some patience.
Interested testers can PM their Telegram/Skype ID. Cheers!
Any one can test this or rooted and custom rom users only?
We have one A50 group in Telegram. If you are interested you can post build there.
opensource github?
Works for A51 etc but Idk if hes testing for our phone still