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Chinese Android Phones 2 - Read First Post!
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Encryption is a problem with a lot of Chinese phones. I had a brief Google and most can't see an option to encrypt however it seems like yours had the option. It's the shop saying that the phone is bricked when they say is that it's stuck?
Most shops won't have a clue on how to deal with Chinese phones and don't accept any work. I've fixed a good few now for various people and each make is different. Main reason is because there are so many different mtk processors.
From what I can see, most of these companies get a rom to "mostly" work with the processor, sell it and promise upgrades. They then send out a few small updates to "fix" some of the existing problems (if it's an elephone they may also unknowingly include some crapware in the update). The company by this time has already moved onto the next model and continue the cycle again.... Basically, if you want to avoid these problems and encrypt a phone then go for a snapdragon.Apologies for the threadjack, but I couldn't find anything on the search function.
I got a BV5000 a few weeks ago and am trying to set it up. It has Android 5.1
I require my phone to be encrypted so I can use work email with Airwatch by VMware.
It is starting the encryption (green android man on screen) and after a min or so, it just goes to the black screen with the Blackview logo like it is starting a power cycle and never starts the encryption properly. It does not get any further, I even left it at this stage overnight, and it did not progress. Tried a few factory resets too, same result when I tried encrypting again.
I gave it to a shop, told them to wipe it or factory reset or whatever was needed. They just contacted me today to say that it is stuck partially encrypted and there is nothing they can do. I texted them back saying again they can wipe it anyway they want, not sure they heard me right when I first dropped it in. Haven't heard back from them yet. But I did do a hard reset while it was stuck in that "almost powering down" stage so I may have screwed it
Just wondering if there is anything else I could try here? Even download something from the Playstore to encrypt it? I did some research online and it is not rooted if that ,means anything (not sure what it means myself)?
It's actually a nice phone with 16GB internal storage and a great screen. Everything else works great, loads of space for games for the small fella etc.
But it isn't much use to me as a main phone if I cannot encrypt it to read work mails on the go.
Any advice would be hugely appreciated
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Encryption is a problem with a lot of Chinese phones. I had a brief Google and most can't see an option to encrypt however it seems like yours had the option. It's the shop saying that the phone is bricked when they say is that it's stuck?
Most shops won't have a clue on how to deal with Chinese phones and don't accept any work. I've fixed a good few now for various people and each make is different. Main reason is because there are so many different mtk processors.
From what I can see, most of these companies get a rom to "mostly" work with the processor, sell it and promise upgrades. They then send out a few small updates to "fix" some of the existing problems (if it's an elephone they may also unknowingly include some crapware in the update). The company by this time has already moved onto the next model and continue the cycle again.... Basically, if you want to avoid these problems and encrypt a phone then go for a snapdragon.
Thanks T-Bird. The shop just said it is stuck partially encrypted and nothing else. As you say, it sounds like they don't want to touch it. Everything else is fine except for this 1 thing.
The option to encrypt is standard in Android AFAIK under Security in settings. Just make sure the phone is plugged in and charged to at least 80% and it goes off and does it's thing for about 1/2 an hour and works as normal after. I did it no hassle with my Sony M2. But I needed a dual SIM and the BV5000 seemed to have it all, except this one thing
You mention you have fixed different phones. Would you be willing to have a crack off this for a fee, no obligation to succeed? I could post it to you if so. PM me if you think it is something you could do.0 -
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Trojan: Just to follow up on your questions
My P9000 seems to have improved with the battery, the first 2 days it seemed to drain pretty fast but after letting it completely run dry and charging it fully it seems to be doing very well now. I got the update yesterday that improves camera and fingerprint, and it works really good now.
As for where to buy it: I got it from elephonestore but I wouldn't recommend it as it seemed to be the same issue as oppomart.0 -
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Agree its a nice phone got mine from Honorbuy. Are you having issues with Goggle Play Music "small window" force closes the app?Trojan: Just to follow up on your questions
My P9000 seems to have improved with the battery, the first 2 days it seemed to drain pretty fast but after letting it completely run dry and charging it fully it seems to be doing very well now. I got the update yesterday that improves camera and fingerprint, and it works really good now.
As for where to buy it: I got it from elephonestore but I wouldn't recommend it as it seemed to be the same issue as oppomart.0 -
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So as Eamonn said, Oppomart.com were lying about having the phone in stock. They tried to string me along with waiting 2 days here, waiting 2 days there. I've started a PayPal dispute... and they've agreed to refund me if (get this) I wait a couple of days.
Now I'm back to looking at different options, but the good news is I can stretch the budget out a bit more, something in the €220-280 price range (delivered). Any recommendations there, ideally with NFC, decent camera and the usual features (4G, gyroscope, etc)?
I was going to suggest one of the Asus Zenfones, but never realised that most if not all of them, do not have NFC...
This is slightly more than the €280, but using code Mayday it works out at roughly €288 delivered.
http://www.rakuten.co.uk/shop/civictelecomonline/product/PNLGCT029/
The LG G4. Replaceable 3000mAh battery, 16MP camera, NFC, Gyro, 4G etc..
The only thing I don't really like is the brown leather (which you can change).0 -
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Whilst I agree the June shipping date is a little annoying, I will gladly pay the price to wait for 5 - 6 weeks. Id like a phone now, but i dont need a phone now.
Ive been looking at all the reviews, and its regarded as in the higher end of mid range phones. Id like to think of it as the low end of a high range phone!
My only real concern is the M10 processor. Its not as fast as any Snapdragons, but Im hoping an overclock mod will be developed, as the 4GB RAM will give a little bit more breathing space.
If it can really charge from empty to full in one hour, that will make it truely excellent. It will actually save me money, as Ill just charge my phone the last hour in work to keep me going until the next day!
Camera seems to be acceptable. The Z3C camera is very hit and miss, so any improvement is better.
What colour did people go for? I went for the space grey. The gold, could be nice but it could also look very tacky. The grey is a safer bet!0 -
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