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Chinese Android Phones

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    #4622
    Discodog
    Registered Users Posts: 15,897 ✭✭✭✭Discodog


    Barr wrote: »
    Must say this is one of my favourite phones. I have been watching it the last couple of months and it has dropped about €100 since then.

    Read somewhere that it will have kitkat soon as well.

    The 4g version, the 910L, already has it but no one seems to be selling it cheaply.


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    #4623
    Milkybarkid7
    Registered Users Posts: 65 ✭✭Milkybarkid7


    Still having trouble with the Facebook app crashing on my G5S, could anybody help me to get a working one?


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    #4624
    Thargor
    Registered Users Posts: 17,935 ✭✭✭✭Thargor


    Have you deleted the app data, uninstalled it, rebooted the phone and reinstalled?


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    #4625
    Lucas Hood
    Registered Users Posts: 7,205 ✭✭✭Lucas Hood


    Milkybarkid7 wrote: »
    Still having trouble with the Facebook app crashing on my G5S, could anybody help me to get a working one?
    I downloaded the fb app off the amazon app store and it seems to have solved it crashing.


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    #4626
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users Posts: 4,243 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    Milkybarkid7 wrote: »
    Still having trouble with the Facebook app crashing on my G5S, could anybody help me to get a working one?

    Have you updated? If so delete it google the older version and manually install it and dont update it on playstore.


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    #4627
    Khannie
    Registered Users Posts: 37,485 ✭✭✭✭Khannie


    phunks wrote: »
    @khannie

    My G4S arrived today as a replacement for my lost G4A. Can you confirm the two phones have the same dimensions? Something just seems a little different about it. Both were the fat models.

    Pretty sure they're identical. I'll verify for you this evening by switching covers.


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    #4628
    daytob
    Registered Users Posts: 1,900 ✭✭✭daytob


    The play store was saying since the update that its crashing a quick google of an older apk and you can install that one, just make sure you dont auto update it.
    if you get stuck let me know


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    #4629
    pleasant Co.
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 7,401 Mod ✭✭✭✭pleasant Co.


    Lucas Hood wrote: »
    Xiaomi Mi3 got another price cut the other day.

    Where did it get a price drop? have been keeping an eye on the 64gb model which has been averaging at $390US (it's actually gone up in price on xiaomi's official site in the last couple of days)


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    #4630
    Lucas Hood
    Registered Users Posts: 7,205 ✭✭✭Lucas Hood


    pleasant Co. wrote: »
    Where did it get a price drop? have been keeping an eye on the 64gb model which has been averaging at $390US (it's actually gone up in price on xiaomi's official site in the last couple of days)

    Seen it on reddit
    http://www.gizchina.com/2014/06/16/xiaomi-drops-price-16gb-xiaomi-mi3/


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    #4631
    Milkybarkid7
    Registered Users Posts: 65 ✭✭Milkybarkid7


    Can anybody directly link me to one that they use because googling brings up very suspect websites with no reputation or rating.

    I've tried clearing the data, rebooting, installing etc.


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    #4632
    honda boi
    Registered Users Posts: 1,716 ✭✭✭honda boi


    Anyone know the easiest way or have a link on how to flash a new ROM on the jiayu g4s?


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    #4633
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users Posts: 4,243 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    honda boi wrote: »
    Anyone know the easiest way or have a link on how to flash a new ROM on the jiayu g4s?

    Youtube is good.


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    #4634
    ongarite
    Registered Users Posts: 8,248 ✭✭✭ongarite


    Word of warning!!
    Anyone have the Star N9500 phone here?
    Its been banned from eBay and soon to be from Amazon as it being shipping with built-in spyware (that can't be removed) that it sending back personal data, calls, emails and text messages or control the camera and microphone remotely.

    http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-27908105


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    #4635
    Iseedeadpixels
    Registered Users Posts: 4,243 ✭✭✭Iseedeadpixels


    ongarite wrote: »
    Word of warning!!
    Anyone have the Star N9500 phone here?
    Its been banned from eBay and soon to be from Amazon as it being shipping with built-in spyware (that can't be removed) that it sending back personal data, calls, emails and text messages or control the camera and microphone remotely.

    Something similar posted yesterday.


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    #4636
    Kristopherus
    Registered Users Posts: 11,907 ✭✭✭✭Kristopherus


    ongarite wrote: »
    Word of warning!!
    Anyone have the Star N9500 phone here?
    Its been banned from eBay and soon to be from Amazon as it being shipping with built-in spyware (that can't be removed) that it sending back personal data, calls, emails and text messages or control the camera and microphone remotely.

    http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-27908105

    Is there a chance that issue applies to all Star android phones?


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    #4637
    eamonnq
    Registered Users Posts: 4,010 ✭✭✭eamonnq


    ongarite wrote: »
    Word of warning!!
    Anyone have the Star N9500 phone here?
    Its been banned from eBay and soon to be from Amazon as it being shipping with built-in spyware (that can't be removed) that it sending back personal data, calls, emails and text messages or control the camera and microphone remotely.

    http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-27908105

    The 'can't be removed' bit is a bit strong I would think, though it might mean you could pick up a few of these for next to nothing now!! :D


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    #4638
    wiz569
    Registered Users Posts: 1,701 ✭✭✭wiz569


    A new Rom would sort that out I'm sure :)


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    #4639
    wiz569
    Registered Users Posts: 1,701 ✭✭✭wiz569


    Double post


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    #4640
    eamonnq
    Registered Users Posts: 4,010 ✭✭✭eamonnq


    wiz569 wrote: »
    A new Rom would sort that out I'm sure :)

    Yep, could be a few bargains to be had if there is a glut of unwanted Chinese phones!!:D


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    #4641
    mistress_gi
    Registered Users Posts: 964 ✭✭✭mistress_gi


    So an update on the newman that I returned, pandawill will not refund the money I paid but was told it will be fixed and sent back to me. The saga continues, will update when I get it back!


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    #4642
    T-Bird
    Registered Users Posts: 1,331 ✭✭✭T-Bird


    mistress_gi wrote: »
    So an update on the newman that I returned, pandawill will not refund the money I paid but was told it will be fixed and sent back to me. The saga continues, will update when I get it back!

    Do the 3 Rs (repair, refund, replace) not come into action?

    I would contact PayPal or cc company. PayPal can be annoying though could be a long process of your disputing online. Not sure but I think new international rights were agreed in regards to online shopping recently?


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    #4643
    pleasant Co.
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 7,401 Mod ✭✭✭✭pleasant Co.


    T-Bird wrote: »
    Do the 3 Rs (repair, refund, replace) not come into action?

    I would contact PayPal or cc company. PayPal can be annoying though could be a long process of your disputing online. Not sure but I think new international rights were agreed in regards to online shopping recently?

    No, pandawill are based in china and this is exactly the type of pitfall involved in doing business with such outfits, it's a calculated risk and for some it's a risk worth taking, for others not worth the hassle should anything go wrong.

    Paypal shouldn't help as Pandawill are playing ball by Paypal's standards, but you never know with paypal - they're a queer bunch.


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    #4644
    T-Bird
    Registered Users Posts: 1,331 ✭✭✭T-Bird


    pleasant Co. wrote: »
    No, pandawill are based in china and this is exactly the type of pitfall involved in doing business with such outfits, it's a calculated risk and for some it's a risk worth taking, for others not worth the hassle should anything go wrong.

    Paypal shouldn't help as Pandawill are playing ball by Paypal's standards, but you never know with paypal - they're a queer bunch.

    I understand its each to their own out there. However, I have had refunds on product from China in past (less admin costs).

    Personally I would try "anything" not to get that phone back... :-$ It's an absolute nightmare...


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    #4645
    T-Bird
    Registered Users Posts: 1,331 ✭✭✭T-Bird


    Not got time to read but this is what I was implying in previous post. I'm sure something is in there somewhere
    http://www.china-briefing.com/news/2014/04/08/china-introduces-new-consumer-protection-law.html


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    #4646
    eamonnq
    Registered Users Posts: 4,010 ✭✭✭eamonnq


    T-Bird wrote: »
    I understand its each to their own out there. However, I have had refunds on product from China in past (less admin costs).

    Personally I would try "anything" not to get that phone back... :-$ It's an absolute nightmare...

    I am happy enough with the Newman N2, since flashing with the ROM you recommended.


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    #4647
    Fighting Irish
    Registered Users Posts: 7,065 ✭✭✭Fighting Irish


    I just bought a phone from mixeshop, paid via paypal, got an order number, the order number can't be found on their website, is this normal?


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    #4648
    mistress_gi
    Registered Users Posts: 964 ✭✭✭mistress_gi


    Fighting Irish wrote: »
    I just bought a phone from mixeshop, paid via paypal, got an order number, the order number can't be found on their website, is this normal?

    Well it depends, how long ago did you get the tracking number (it takes 1 to 2 days to show up in the singapore post tracking system).


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    #4649
    Fighting Irish
    Registered Users Posts: 7,065 ✭✭✭Fighting Irish


    mistress_gi wrote: »
    Well it depends, how long ago did you get the tracking number (it takes 1 to 2 days to show up in the singapore post tracking system).

    ah right, no worries cheers


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    #4650
    eamonnq
    Registered Users Posts: 4,010 ✭✭✭eamonnq


    Fighting Irish wrote: »
    I just bought a phone from mixeshop, paid via paypal, got an order number, the order number can't be found on their website, is this normal?

    Did you choose the EUEXP shipping ?


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    #4651
    shanek248
    Registered Users Posts: 57 ✭✭shanek248


    Hey Guys I've been looking at the Jiayu Mobiles for a while. Seem to be a pretty popular option but that could just be the way Im skimming the threads.

    GPS, Email, Texting Phoning and Facebook are my big things when it comes to mobile phones but I have heard that GPS can be an issue. Is this the case?

    Im looking for something cheap. Somewhere around the 150-160 euro mark is about my limit. Cheaper = Better.

    Any recommendations?


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