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 Huawei Mate 8 forum discussion V1, The truly premium flagship?

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post Jan 14 2016, 11:08 AM

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QUOTE(Gouki @ Jan 14 2016, 11:05 AM)
Yea. Will ask fren to get the NXT-AL10 since it has the widest bands coverage including our fdd-lte band 3 and 7. But based on your experience, huawei china unit has more firmware update than international unit right?
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Yes BUT I will change it to Euro firmware as it has less bloatware vs China. M'sian units is always the worst - this is based on my experience using Mate 6.1, X1, Mate7. While China and Euro has up to 5-6 firmware updates, M'sian versions usually the most stay at one update. I always change my Msian sets to Euro firmware
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post Jan 14 2016, 11:16 AM

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QUOTE(Gouki @ Jan 14 2016, 11:12 AM)
Lol. Bloatware is easy to remove after root device.
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What was your bad experience with valuebasket ?
My previous purchase from them for the LG V10 was good. All email replied by next day. Only delivery was delayed but they do keep me updated

Mate8 presentation at CES 2016. HW should get a proper well speaking English presenter instead of him



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post Jan 14 2016, 11:30 AM

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QUOTE(Gouki @ Jan 14 2016, 11:23 AM)
I waited for the item like for 3 weeks after delay after delay thru emails. 1st they said item is delayed due to shipping and a few other excuses. At the end only tell me no stock and offer me refund. Lol
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Such things will happen !! Anyway my unit as of today is being queue for delivery and hopefully I can get it by next week
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post Jan 17 2016, 06:42 AM

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QUOTE(Noobi3 @ Jan 17 2016, 03:07 AM)
Sorry but is there a 128G version ? Saw a post in HWsg selling a 128G version , gotten from China

http://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/mobile-p...-a-5283180.html
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Yes there is a 128gb version . You can buy online from pompmall.com

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post Jan 18 2016, 03:02 PM

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QUOTE(Charless8 @ Jan 18 2016, 02:56 PM)
Do you have experience with www.pompmall.com? Trustworthy?
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No but apparently is a highly recommended site at XDA
If held up by custom , You must be prepared to apply sirim permit (rm106) n pay 6% gst on phone invoice value cum courier charges
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post Jan 19 2016, 06:52 AM

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QUOTE(Noobi3 @ Jan 18 2016, 09:21 PM)
Uncle , RMB4488 for 128G version , worth it ?
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Very good price i would say
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post Jan 23 2016, 07:06 AM

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http://m.pocketnow.com/2016/01/22/huawei-mate-8-review

Full review by pocketnow.com

I always replace the phone ui with either Nova or Action 3. I had never like all.OEM launchers even including Google vanilla in Nexus 6P
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post Jan 23 2016, 10:55 AM

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QUOTE(remix2040 @ Jan 23 2016, 10:31 AM)
Why do you need root to disable system app? Just use package disabler to remove whatever bloatapps. It's easy to use and its without root. That's the best part yet.
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I thought that app is only compatible with Samsung phones ??
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post Jan 23 2016, 11:06 AM

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QUOTE(remix2040 @ Jan 23 2016, 11:00 AM)
Don't think so. I used it on my Xperia Z3+ before, it worked fine. But I'm aware it's a Samsung thing only. But not sure how I got my Z3+ to work too.
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It fails on my LG V10 with error message is incompatible
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post Jan 24 2016, 09:54 AM

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Android Authority :

http://www.androidauthority.com/huawei-mate-8-review-669000/



Pocketnow.com review



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post Jan 27 2016, 08:39 AM

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QUOTE(Charless8 @ Jan 26 2016, 02:11 PM)
Has anyone any ideas on how to root this device please? Also any custom ROMs available as yet?
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Simple guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/mate-8/gen...nstall-t3301371
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post Jan 27 2016, 08:42 AM

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QUOTE(samsungXP @ Jan 26 2016, 09:23 PM)
Screen better than note 5?
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Those who like SuperAmoled of Samsung will not like the LCD type display
It boils down to one taste
I had used all the Samsung Galaxy series till S6E and Note series till Note 5 : Sadly but truly I had never like Samsung Amoleds as I still find their colors as too bright, fake and over saturated
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post Feb 1 2016, 01:07 PM

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QUOTE(ape @ Feb 1 2016, 11:32 AM)
Uncle Benny, have u received your mate 8?
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This valuebasket site kept delaying the delivery. My previous purchase of the V10 the delay was more than 2 weeks. Today i emailed them if they failed to sent this week i will just cancel the order.
Dont really understand how they managed their delivery system. Read on the web it is the biggest complain about them.


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post Feb 1 2016, 04:19 PM

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QUOTE(Gouki @ Feb 1 2016, 04:02 PM)
told u uncle benny, i had the same problem with them once and never go back. doh.gif
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I always believe in giving such online sellers a second chance though my first purchase was just satisfactory
Looks like there won't be a third time from me anymore

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post Feb 1 2016, 04:34 PM

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QUOTE(Charless8 @ Feb 1 2016, 03:28 PM)
Ordered from http://www.gizok.com/ last Thursday, order got sent on weekend, just arrived today. So far loving the phone. Way better than I expected.
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Where was the phone air out from ( which country) ?
Was it held up at custom for sirim permit application?
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post Feb 3 2016, 05:09 PM

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After I threaten them with cancellation due to delayed delivery ValueBasket finally courier out from HK through DHL yesterday. My dateline to them was today
But in view of upcoming CNY break most probably I could only get the phone after CNY
Well it is still better late than never
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post Feb 3 2016, 06:27 PM

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QUOTE(kwlooi @ Feb 3 2016, 05:47 PM)
Can't wait doe Benny's reviews. 😣
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There are already few owners here but most are very quiet ! I do hope to read some comments from them too
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QUOTE(bearbearhong @ Feb 3 2016, 06:34 PM)
Wow, great , possible that dhl may able deliver it by saturday , if no issue by custom
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The DHL site stated delivery will reach me end of the day on this Friday
Just checked n it just arrived Spore this morning
Well I do hope I can get it before CNY
Previous V10 they declared n undervalue it as digital camera n Sirim/GST avoided. Hopefully they will do the same for this Mate8

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post Feb 5 2016, 02:03 PM

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Finally received my 4gb ram/64gb Mocha Brown unit from DHL
Is China AL10 model.but came with playstore pre installed n in English language
Immediate impression very very responsive n speedy phone

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post Feb 5 2016, 02:14 PM

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QUOTE(ryukick @ Feb 5 2016, 02:09 PM)
How's the camera ? Review mentions not so good. Then again it all depends on the individual that reviews it.
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Different opinion on the web from excellent to above average
Haven't test it yet
Will give my opinion later. Am sure it would not be able to match my other LG V10 which is really best camera I had experienced amongst all high end Androids
I would be happy if it is equivalent to say Note5 or S6E which few sites did said it does
Now updating firmware from b116 to b156 , a 774mb download

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