Went into the local Best Buy and they mentioned they can order a new Prime on their store terminals, but you can not order on line yourself (strange). They showed me on a terminal and the part number changed from an "A" suffix to a "B" on the product code. It is also treated as different product inventory.
I was told this is the new revised Prime, but I seem to recall this version mentioned in the forum already (could not locate), but was an internal design change and not the unicorn known as a revised back panel.
Best Buy can order one and showed me an order they did for a customer a few days before (waiting to be picked up). They would not open it, but I was hoping the unicorn really did exist.
possibility this could be true. Waiting to hear back details on these C4 models. most I've seen posting, that has the new C4 model said theirs work great. No wifi/BT dropout and wifi works fine. even posting internal GPS works well and maintaining lock while driving. there was only 1 person who said their GPS didn't hold the lock but majority, I've seen, said it did.
we'll just have to wait & see what can be found out about any revised prime or the c4 models.
I have one on order from Best Buy's warehouse that should be in the store for me to pickup today or Thursday. I will report back in this thread as soon as I get it and do some testing.
All I want is the Wi-Fi not to dropout while streaming audio over Bluetooth. GPS is not really an issue for me, but it would be a bonus if that worked too.
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Went into the local Best Buy and they mentioned they can order a new Prime on their store terminals, but you can not order on line yourself (strange). They showed me on a terminal and the part number changed from an "A" suffix to a "B" on the product code. It is also treated as different product inventory.
I was told this is the new revised Prime, but I seem to recall this version mentioned in the forum already (could not locate), but was an internal design change and not the unicorn known as a revised back panel.
Best Buy can order one and showed me an order they did for a customer a few days before (waiting to be picked up). They would not open it, but I was hoping the unicorn really did exist.
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rushless said:
Went into the local Best Buy and they mentioned they can order a new Prime on their store terminals, but you can not order on line yourself (strange). They showed me on a terminal and the part number changed from an "A" suffix to a "B" on the product code. It is also treated as different product inventory.
I was told this is the new revised Prime, but I seem to recall this version mentioned in the forum already (could not locate), but was an internal design change and not the unicorn known as a revised back panel.
Best Buy can order one and showed me an order they did for a customer a few days before (waiting to be picked up). They would not open it, but I was hoping the unicorn really did exist.
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I will check in to this today, but it is the first I have heard about it. I don't know of any revised part number.
I can tell you that we do have the most Prime inventory on hand we have ever had and they should all be C4 serial numbers at this point.
Addendum: I am comparing the part labels on my BCOK and C3OK and there is no difference in part numbers, model numbers, or listed features (GPS still listed on C3).
The only difference are the serial numbers (obviously) and the check number.
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I will check in to this today, but it is the first I have heard about it. I don't know of any revised part number.
I can tell you that we do have the most Prime inventory on hand we have ever had and they should all be C4 serial numbers at this point.
Addendum: I am comparing the part labels on my BCOK and C3OK and there is no difference in part numbers, model numbers, or listed features (GPS still listed on C3).
The only difference are the serial numbers (obviously) and the check number.
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That would be awesome if we could get some inside info!
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possibility this could be true. Waiting to hear back details on these C4 models. most I've seen posting, that has the new C4 model said theirs work great. No wifi/BT dropout and wifi works fine. even posting internal GPS works well and maintaining lock while driving. there was only 1 person who said their GPS didn't hold the lock but majority, I've seen, said it did.
we'll just have to wait & see what can be found out about any revised prime or the c4 models.
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My TF300 is a C4O..idk if it matters.
I really miss the screen of the Prime
Does anyone actually have a C4 Model in there hands?
And im not talking about the Tf300.
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Does anyone actually have a C4 Model in there hands?
And im not talking about the Tf300.
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I've seen those people here. about 6 of them posted owning one.
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I've seen those people here. about 6 of them posted owning one.
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Maybe its finally time to rma my bcokas model
If only i wasnt out of the US right now, i'd go trade mine in.
Most likely they are changing the internal SKU they use to order the prime and instead of stocing them on shelves they will special order them or order them from their wearhouse... Invintory seems to be a big issue, im told that there is still a greater demand than supply in the GTA (canada).
I have been looking but have yet to see a prime on shelves in any store in my area. Seems to be lots of 300's available tho, maybe because its easier to manufacture? who knows, Asus sure as hell doesnt.
Perhaps the TF202?
or the TF300?
i dont know
im actually hoping to know if a TF202 prime with 3g/4g wil be available
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Asus+-+...Gray/4038674.p?id=1218450204286&skuId=4038674
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I seriously doubt it is revision. If we have a design change (internal or external).. which is a "revision", that requires Asus to file with FCC I believe.
So, this "revision".. at best.. will be either new "parts" or "components".. at most.
Btw, I've seen about 5 to 6 ppl commenting about purchasing C4 & of those 6 people.. one have commented on the "same" issue that we are facing with previous versions. I think it's foolish to conclude after 6 people that C4 versions have rectified the issues.... or didn't rectify the issues.
So, until we know or see Asus rectify the design flaw (re-adjusting/positioning the signal antenna & few others... & change of metal backplate)... I can only assume that we'll continue to see Prime's with issues. Just, for the sake of Asus.. I hope with each versions.... it comes with less issues & their QC has improved.
Btw, I do remember during the GPS Dongle leak... Hai Trat's email mentioned.. & advised potential Prime purchasers to look for C3 & C4 version as they have less issue (or without issue) compared to previous versions. That means ..
1. They haven't completely come up with a solution.. as we'll continue to see Prime's with issue due to DESIGN FLAW
2. He didn't mention anything about "revised" Primes.
we know only what the people with these newer models are reporting. all of them except one, that we've seen so far said their devices work well and suffer no wifi/bt dropoff issue & thier wifi works great. even internal gps. we even had Erusman, who created the opening up of prime thread, said his newer model C3 has no bt/wifi dropoff issue. SO the chance is very high that something is different about these newer models, especially c4 ones.
I'm going with the optimistic/realistic view considering what c4 owners have stated so far. You would think Asus corrected the issues somehow. Plus it doesn't even matter if it has to go through FCC again. It could have and we just don't know about it. That's if it even had to. the GPS dongle had to go through FCC also yet no one knew about it, at least from FCC standpoint. Its FCC file was never reported or found, initially. So its possible any new changes could have been made, went through FCC, and released. No one is obligated to tell us and tech sites do miss FCC scoops alot also. So it isn't like if it did go through FCC again, we would automatically know about it.
What i do know, from what i was told, is that They narrowed the wifi problem down to some not being assembled properly & some having a faulty 2nd. wifi antennae. Out of all the reported RMA, for wifi issues, a very small number had been found to have a "REAL" problem. I do know the numbers but is not needed to state. So it could be possible these newer models have a more critical eye & better quality control on them. Meaning they working and assembled like they are supposed to. Maybe that in combination of newer components or something. So anything thing is possible really. Its all speculation but with majority of known reports on new c4 model being good, things look good.
I will know details about this C4 model shortly and if any changes were made and what they were. I'm just waiting for the reply on that info. So it could either be a slight internal design change or they just have a more critical eye on the quality control so devices assembled like they supposed to. Either one would be good on Asus part.
plus something else alot of people may not know, there are actually two variants of tegra3 floating around in prime models. This was discovered by a developer and confirmed by me when i showed him the info on the different tegra3 variants. The early model primes use the AP30H variant of tegra3. the newer models all use the newer T30 variant of tegra3. this is not the same one in the 300 , as the 300 uses the T30L. This was all proven by developer here through coding of several different devices. Early and late models. I'm also waiting on info on why was the tegra3 versions changed up mid production or so. What are the benefits of the newer T30 variant that made them switch. Developer did say that older variant(AP30H)has better battery life and newer variant(T30) can take higher clocks/voltages/etc.. This all was discovered when developer, Motley, was making new changes to custom kernel and different people had different results. Some had the new kernel working and some didn't. since the kernel was made for an assumed universal tegra3 version. So the developer, I think it was Motley, added in a script or something to determine which tegra3 version you have and make adjustments on the fly as needed. So now his kernel produces desired results on either tegra3 version. There is a way to tell which version you have but you have to look in his thread for the how to.
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we know only what the people with these newer models are reporting. all of them except one, that we've seen so far said their devices work well and suffer no wifi/bt dropoff issue & thier wifi works great. even internal gps. we even had Erusman, who created the opening up of prime thread, said his newer model C3 has no bt/wifi dropoff issue. SO the chance is very high that something is different about these newer models, especially c4 ones.
I'm going with the optimistic/realistic view considering what c4 owners have stated so far. You would think Asus corrected the issues somehow. Plus it doesn't even matter if it has to go through FCC again. It could have and we just don't know about it. That's if it even had to. the GPS dongle had to go through FCC also yet no one knew about it, at least from FCC standpoint. Its FCC file was never reported or found, initially. So its possible any new changes could have been made, went through FCC, and released. No one is obligated to tell us and tech sites do miss FCC scoops alot also. So it isn't like if it did go through FCC again, we would automatically know about it.
What i do know, from what i was told, is that They narrowed the wifi problem down to some not being assembled properly & some having a faulty 2nd. wifi antennae. Out of all the reported RMA, for wifi issues, a very small number had been found to have a "REAL" problem. I do know the numbers but is not needed to state. So it could be possible these newer models have a more critical eye & better quality control on them. Meaning they working and assembled like they are supposed to. Maybe that in combination of newer components or something. So anything thing is possible really. Its all speculation but with majority of known reports on new c4 model being good, things look good.
I will know details about this C4 model shortly and if any changes were made and what they were. I'm just waiting for the reply on that info. So it could either be a slight internal design change or they just have a more critical eye on the quality control so devices assembled like they supposed to. Either one would be good on Asus part.
plus something else alot of people may not know, there are actually two variants of tegra3 floating around in prime models. This was discovered by a developer and confirmed by me when i showed him the info on the different tegra3 variants. The early model primes use the AP30H variant of tegra3. the newer models all use the newer T30 variant of tegra3. this is not the same one in the 300 , as the 300 uses the T30L. This was all proven by developer here through coding of several different devices. Early and late models. I'm also waiting on info on why was the tegra3 versions changed up mid production or so. What are the benefits of the newer T30 variant that made them switch. Developer did say that older variant(AP30H)has better battery life and newer variant(T30) can take higher clocks/voltages/etc.. This all was discovered when developer, Motley, was making new changes to custom kernel and different people had different results. Some had the new kernel working and some didn't. since the kernel was made for an assumed universal tegra3 version. So the developer, I think it was Motley, added in a script or something to determine which tegra3 version you have and make adjustments on the fly as needed. So now his kernel produces desired results on either tegra3 version. There is a way to tell which version you have but you have to look in his thread for the how to.
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This really bugs & annoys me. I have a lot of problem with your statement (not towards you, but if anything.. completely directed towards Asus). I think it is fairly obvious (perhaps due to your bias towards Asus) that you have become the unofficial Asus spokesperson in this forum. They continue to respond to your question (btw, I am thankful one SOME info. from you), it boggles my mind how Asus continues to respond to your "questions" & yet, those with RMA issues (too many to count) .. and other various issues are just.. "waiting".
Anyways, few problems I have your statement:
1. You are concluding after 5 or 6 people. To conclude or state after such small amount of "pool" that issues are fixed/rectified/resolved is rather foolish & extremely dangerous. Now, I understand your optimism & belief in Asus (one aspect that was constant with you since the launch of Prime) but I think it is "fair" to warn & state that NOTHING is known, and take extreme precaution if you were to purchase Transformer Prime.
2. "Real" issues with WIFI is based on ASUS standard. Whatever that is... If they are basing their judgement based on their standard, I think it is fairly easy to create certain % or whatever to favor ASUS. For example, Gary Key's interview with CNET & the #s he gave....
I have ****TY WIFI on my Prime (no way am I going to RMA the device with all the crazy Asus RMA stories). But if I were to RMA, and ASUS finds my ****ty WIFI performance (based on my standard) acceptable due to whatever this standard they have... I think it is fair to say this whatever # or % you got from them.. is "tainted" to favor ASUS.
We have multiple reports of those who RMAed their PRIME because WIFI sucks, and when the device was returned.. it was still "CRAP".
So, we can say.. either our standards are high (based on comparisons with our own device)... or Asus standard on WIFI is really low, broad, and general.
3. And lastly, I HOPE ASUS does resolve the issue. Also, I hope it performs to.. or on par with many other devices without so much annoyance that certain individuals most go through to make PRIME acceptable. Btw, I will check FCC everyday just for you...
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Does anyone actually have a C4 Model in there hands?
And im not talking about the Tf300.
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I have the Prime C40, I posted on a different thread,I bought it on 5/5/12 from Best buy this is my fourth Prime and as I said in my previous post I can use bluetooth without wifi drop out and I took an 8 mile trip with GPS lock all the way. I have been using it at least 3 hours a day and not one drop out on wifi. I ran with GPS again today at 60mph stayed locked for the 4 mile trip to work. As I said in my other post this is how the Prime should have been from day one! I hope all C40's will be this way so I can get the Asus bad taste out of my mouth. I wont go into the RMA process on the 3rd one.
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This really bugs & annoys me. I have a lot of problem with your statement (not towards you, but if anything.. completely directed towards Asus). I think it is fairly obvious (perhaps due to your bias towards Asus) that you have become the unofficial Asus spokesperson in this forum. They continue to respond to your question (btw, I am thankful one SOME info. from you), it boggles my mind how Asus continues to respond to your "questions" & yet, those with RMA issues (too many to count) .. and other various issues are just.. "waiting".
Anyways, few problems I have your statement:
1. You are concluding after 5 or 6 people. To conclude or state after such small amount of "pool" that issues are fixed/rectified/resolved is rather foolish & extremely dangerous. Now, I understand your optimism & belief in Asus (one aspect that was constant with you since the launch of Prime) but I think it is "fair" to warn & state that NOTHING is known, and take extreme precaution if you were to purchase Transformer Prime.
2. "Real" issues with WIFI is based on ASUS standard. Whatever that is... If they are basing their judgement based on their standard, I think it is fairly easy to create certain % or whatever to favor ASUS. For example, Gary Key's interview with CNET & the #s he gave....
I have ****TY WIFI on my Prime (no way am I going to RMA the device with all the crazy Asus RMA stories). But if I were to RMA, and ASUS finds my ****ty WIFI performance (based on my standard) acceptable due to whatever this standard they have... I think it is fair to say this whatever # or % you got from them.. is "tainted" to favor ASUS.
We have multiple reports of those who RMAed their PRIME because WIFI sucks, and when the device was returned.. it was still "CRAP".
So, we can say.. either our standards are high (based on comparisons with our own device)... or Asus standard on WIFI is really low, broad, and general.
3. And lastly, I HOPE ASUS does resolve the issue. Also, I hope it performs to.. or on par with many other devices without so much annoyance that certain individuals most go through to make PRIME acceptable. Btw, I will check FCC everyday just for you...
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I agree , for the most part. It isn't a conclusion made but good speculation made. You are right, Nothing is ABSOLUTELY known yet about newer models. which is why i stated POSSIBLE scenarios. Prime issues are nothing new so no real need to "WARN" people as most coming into here already read about them. They know some have issues and alot don't. This can be said for any newly released device though as they all have their issues. Like the new ipad, new 3oo, new Acer model ,etc.. Its all a working process and all have issues reported about them so far.
For your first part, its not that serious. I'd say just let it go..lol Its not like the way you make it seem. if the roles were reversed, I'd be glad/grateful that someone could at least try to find out more info and relay to the community on it. Especially if its info not released yet. plus it doesn't have to be taken as gospel. all things should be taken with a grain of salt.
I knew when i didn't answer your other similar question you posted before in another thread , this would pop back up...lol let it go, its not that serious.
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rand33099 said:
I have the Prime C40, I posted on a different thread,I bought it on 5/5/12 from Best buy this is my fourth Prime and as I said in my previous post I can use bluetooth without wifi drop out and I took an 8 mile trip with GPS lock all the way. I have been using it at least 3 hours a day and not one drop out on wifi. I ran with GPS again today at 60mph stayed locked for the 4 mile trip to work. As I said in my other post this is how the Prime should have been from day one! I hope all C40's will be this way so I can get the Asus bad taste out of my mouth. I wont go into the RMA process on the 3rd one.
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this is one of the ones i was speaking of. Me along with others are very curious to see if there really are any differences with this newer model.
Until I see a video of said newer models performing the way it should (which we haven't, wifi/bt they still complain and still most have huge dropoff), they're just like all the others- hit or miss. I can say I'm the King of the Britains too, see how that works?
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Until I see a video of said newer models performing the way it should (which we haven't, wifi/bt they still complain and still most have huge dropoff), they're just like all the others- hit or miss. I can say I'm the King of the Britains too, see how that works?
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You might be correct about "hit or miss" If i'm correct the C40 should be the April 2012 model, and if Best buy is getting a supply we should start seeing more comments about them shortly. The city I live in was dry of the Prime for months now all of a sudden they had 12 on Saturday maybe they feel confident to produce more. Just a thought.
Creating new thread as I can't find any references to Android MPI9082 / MTK6515 (Chinese phone sold on eBay).
I like the the phone hardware, but will have to return it if I can't get rid of the crap that's loaded on it.
The model is.. not sure:
Under battery it says: MPI9082
Under Settings->About Phone> Model Number says MTK6515 (but that could be just S/W thingy).
Looking for any info or experience ppl have had with this phone hw (root and flashing sw). I'm willing to help as much as I can (in past I've successfully re-flashed 3-4 android phones thanks to this forum).
I bought this phone for my 14 year old kid, soon after setup/power up she got first notification with inappropriate content (porn) all in Chinese. Installed Lookout, opted out of AirPush... made no difference. Seems the sw has embedded ad-ware that can't be removed - need to re-flash. For the time being phone is locked in my desk and not usable.
Any experience with this phone out there ?
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Creating new thread as I can't find any references to Android MPI9082 / MTK6515 (Chinese phone sold on eBay).
I like the the phone hardware, but will have to return it if I can't get rid of the crap that's loaded on it.
The model is.. not sure:
Under battery it says: MPI9082
Under Settings->About Phone> Model Number says MTK6515 (but that could be just S/W thingy).
Looking for any info or experience ppl have had with this phone hw (root and flashing sw). I'm willing to help as much as I can (in past I've successfully re-flashed 3-4 android phones thanks to this forum).
I bought this phone for my 14 year old kid, soon after setup/power up she got first notification with inappropriate content (porn) all in Chinese. Installed Lookout, opted out of AirPush... made no difference. Seems the sw has embedded ad-ware that can't be removed - need to re-flash. For the time being phone is locked in my desk and not usable.
Any experience with this phone out there ?
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I have bought an MTK6515 Chinese phone too. These are no-brand phones, so the brand name hardly matters. Mine is running Android 4.0.5. Has one malware pre-installed, called Flashlight. That's the one popping up porn site notifications. Since it's installed at factory, I don't have the rights to either disable or uninstall the application. The only way out I see is to root the phone. Unfortunately, all the rooting effort seems to be focused on big brand name phones! If I had enough knowledge I would address this problem myself, but until then, I'm just hoping that one day somebody will post some reliable way to deal with this.
In some other threads Super OneClick and the like have been suggested but the original posters have reported no success and then the threads died. I have not seen any successful thread so far!
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I have bought an MTK6515 Chinese phone too. These are no-brand phones, so the brand name hardly matters. Mine is running Android 4.0.5. Has one malware pre-installed, called Flashlight. That's the one popping up porn site notifications. Since it's installed at factory, I don't have the rights to either disable or uninstall the application. The only way out I see is to root the phone. Unfortunately, all the rooting effort seems to be focused on big brand name phones! If I had enough knowledge I would address this problem myself, but until then, I'm just hoping that one day somebody will post some reliable way to deal with this.
In some other threads Super OneClick and the like have been suggested but the original posters have reported no success and then the threads died. I have not seen any successful thread so far!
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Thanks for your response.
The phone is being shipped back to china. Seller did not respond to my request for rooting or re-flash procedure. He/she agreed to refund $$ including return shipping.
If enough ppl start complaining and start returning these phones, perhaps then they'll stop loading these phones with this cr*p.
On the other hand, selling these type of phones via Ebay appears to be violation of Ebay policy, these phones could be (or should be) categorized as adult items and should be sold under such category. I can send the policy link/quote if anyone is interested.
I'm also surprised that there are so many positive feedback entries under the seller...
Good luck with your phone and I hope you are able to root/reflash the phone soon.
I think I'm done with "android" phones from china.
As for my 14 year daughter, I was able to acquire Nokia 710 windoze phone for her, she is happy with it so far - but misses her old/broken samsung android.
I need to be able to mount an HDTV on its side (tall view) and display a webpage on it.
Does anyone know which android stick or box supports switching to "portrait" mode?
I already bought an MK802IIIS and found out it doesn't support portrait mode
The MK809IV just got a software update to do this. It has annoyed some as now (without a fix-orientation app) some apps switch to portrait automatically.
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The MK809IV just got a software update to do this. It has annoyed some as now (without a fix-orientation app) some apps switch to portrait automatically.
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Cool I just found that one here:
http://dealsprime.com/mk809iv-quad-...-8gb-hdmi-wifi-bt-rk3188-tv-stick-dongle.html
I really appreciate the info - I just have one last question - where can I get this update and instructions on how to flash it?
Thanks again!
http://www.rikomagic.com/en/download/download_22_1.html
There are two version of the hardware and the update is only for the newer one for now (201307* and up) but that should be what you get.
The download includes instructions.
Peter Galbavy said:
http://www.rikomagic.com/en/download/download_22_1.html
There are two version of the hardware and the update is only for the newer one for now (201307* and up) but that should be what you get.
The download includes instructions.
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So it appears you are saying that I can flash the firmware for the MK802IV into the MK809IV? Which would mean that the two are hardware identical, just sold by two different companies. So, could I just as easily buy a MK802IV and it will also have "portrait" mode with this update?
But, how can I be sure that the unit I purchase has a s/n higher then 201307?
Arse! Sorry, my bad - I meant an MK802IV - I hate these similar and yet so different model numbers. I am not sure if the 809 is compatible with the 802.
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Arse! Sorry, my bad - I meant an MK802IV - I hate these similar and yet so different model numbers. I am not sure if the 809 is compatible with the 802.
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That said, reading the hardware spec they sound identical. The comment on the MK802IV forum is "MK802IV with AP6210 Chipset (S/N start from July) ...." so the chipsets look identical.
What did you mean by "The comment on the MK802IV forum is "MK802IV with AP6210 Chipset (S/N start from July) ...." so the chipsets look identical. "? Are you saying that I can/should use the MK802IV?
The 809 has only like two places its being sold and seem to ship from China.
But the MK802IV is being sold by many sourcse on Amazon.com for immediate delivery, but how would I know which ones have the latest hardware of 201307 and higher?
JohnCody said:
What did you mean by "The comment on the MK802IV forum is "MK802IV with AP6210 Chipset (S/N start from July) ...." so the chipsets look identical. "? Are you saying that I can/should use the MK802IV?
The 809 has only like two places its being sold and seem to ship from China.
But the MK802IV is being sold by many sourcse on Amazon.com for immediate delivery, but how would I know which ones have the latest hardware of 201307 and higher?
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I am in the UK so can't help with sourcing it, but I would suggest it may be a lucky dip - however given the volumes it is less and less likely as time moves on that the older chipset is still in the channel.
I made a point of selecting a slightly more expensive amazon.co.uk marketplace seller who claimed to (and did) ship from the UK when I bought mine, just in case there were issues. If you can find a local shipper you may also be able to get a sensible answer re which serial numbers they stock before you place your order.
Good luck and apologies for the mistake earlier in model numbers.
Hi,
I got the MK802IV and installed the latest update and it works great in portrait mode.
Thanks for your help!
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JohnCody said:
So it appears you are saying that I can flash the firmware for the MK802IV into the MK809IV? Which would mean that the two are hardware identical, just sold by two different companies. So, could I just as easily buy a MK802IV and it will also have "portrait" mode with this update?
But, how can I be sure that the unit I purchase has a s/n higher then 201307?
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The link provided to download the updated version does not seem to work, any alternate links ?
Sum up the process
JohnCody said:
Hi,
I got the MK802IV and installed the latest update and it works great in portrait mode.
Thanks for your help!
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Hi,
I am using MK809IV plug pc, in dire need of portrait representation. Can you please explain how have you achieved the same? The download link for custom ROM does not seen to work anymore. Can you please help ?
I today received the ZTE Open C and I have to say it is a wonderful phone. There is one really irritating thing about it though. It is branded.
Whenever you lock the phone instead of displaying the wallpaper it displays the blue wallpaper of the Firefox, no matter what wallpaper you are using.
So for the people who know Firefox OS well: Is there a way to change this?
what release is running on ZTE Open C?
could you do a short review of the device, and more importantly, where did you get yours so early?
ZTE is sending out the ebay orders starting May 23rd...
not that i am interested in buying one, as i have the 1st Open, and i'll wait for better spec devices like the Alcatel Fire S,
but i guess it would be interesting for one or other here?
linr76 said:
what release is running on ZTE Open C?
could you do a short review of the device, and more importantly, where did you get yours so early?
ZTE is sending out the ebay orders starting May 23rd...
not that i am interested in buying one, as i have the 1st Open, and i'll wait for better spec devices like the Alcatel Fire S,
but i guess it would be interesting for one or other here?
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I saw the pre-order for it on Ebay on the 3rd of April, so the ship date for me was a lot earlier. It wasn't even linked on Google I just searched for it on Ebay and by chance it was there! Firefox OS 1.3 made by ZTE, and so far it's very good, apart from the problem I have mentioned. I would like to note that there is an app on the phone called "Software Updater" with "Update Device" "Update History" and "Update Frequency" options... I believe this means they are going to keep this updated. I'm using my ZTE Open for testing, and my ZTE Open C for main use (because of the larger screen)
Google ZTE Open C to find the ebay page, all the info is there, I would review it but I've only had it for a day so far
yeah, i would not bet on them supporting this one longer.
as it seems the Open is not supported anymore.
they don't answer questions about this.
Mozilla does not really answer questions about this.
so that is in my book a pretty good sign they wont support it.
lame.
still on MDN as a "developer" device.
how on earth should you "develop" if you can't update the frekking phone because the HAL is missing for newer builds?
thanks a bunch! 80 Euro wasted on a piece of crap phone that isn't worth more than 30USD to begin with.
being "early adopter" sure doesn't pay off here.
you get crappy hardware for a high price.
i pitty all the people who actually bought a geeksphone keon for 150USD (same low hw specs as the Open)
enough rambling, hope to see your review soon?
linr76 said:
yeah, i would not bet on them supporting this one longer.
as it seems the Open is not supported anymore.
they don't answer questions about this.
Mozilla does not really answer questions about this.
so that is in my book a pretty good sign they wont support it.
lame.
still on MDN as a "developer" device.
how on earth should you "develop" if you can't update the frekking phone because the HAL is missing for newer builds?
thanks a bunch! 80 Euro wasted on a piece of crap phone that isn't worth more than 30USD to begin with.
being "early adopter" sure doesn't pay off here.
you get crappy hardware for a high price.
i pitty all the people who actually bought a geeksphone keon for 150USD (same low hw specs as the Open)
enough rambling, hope to see your review soon?
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I'm sorry to dissapoint, but after using it for a few days there isn't enough different to review. There's the Firefox OS 1.3 which we know well, basically no lag at all and everything opens really quickly. The keyboard allows you to type really fast and still be accurate (this could be due to the 4 inch screen). The speaker is a little bit better and is on the front so you don't need to turn the phone around if you're listening to music, there is an update app on the phone which guarentees updates. The update option through the settings has been removed. It comes with a few of what I can only assume are ZTE's wallpapers but none of them have a logo or anything and most are quite good.
My only problem with the phone is that the lock screen never and will never display your wallpaper. It always shows the blue firefox wallpaper even if yours is different. I emailed ZTE and they said the "Firefox System" added it not them which I assume means the official Firefox OS 1.3 carrier build.
I hope this changes, because it's ugly. Other than that the phone is really good.
linr76 said:
not that i am interested in buying one, as i have the 1st Open, and i'll wait for better spec devices like the Alcatel Fire S,
but i guess it would be interesting for one or other here?
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When is the fire s gonna be sold?
issue in network
i had update my phone by update.zip from this link
http://firefox.ztems.com/
which is office l one.
after that...the phone dose not read SIM any more..it keep saying searching...
and i cannot downgraded, upgrade, root at all.., what to do now?
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sorry...i just noticed it is for open c...where my phone is open onluy
This firmware for V790 (see url) Correct link is (google) "Spain OPEN C SD card upgrading instruction & software package(ebay)-250940B0668FFOS_EU_EBAY_OPENCV1.0.0B04"
(sorry, i new user and cannot insert link )
To anything can adapt the root recovery of "[How-To] ZTE Open C Android 4.4.2 + Root" (google please)?
I would like to change ringtones (and other files) but the device does not have a Root.
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Apirl said:
How is your phone now?
I am considering have one in hand.
Where did you get it?
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its sold officially on ebay, from germany, uk, russia and china. source country should be taken into consideration (import duty, vat and charger).
ive seen it in a few online shops but in these its more pricey.
any help for ZTE open