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 Huawei Mate 8 forum discussion V2, The truly premium flagship?

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benny888
post May 31 2016, 11:44 PM

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QUOTE(latte36 @ May 31 2016, 10:45 PM)
Yeah thats my issue. Video will be clear blur clear blur clear blur as it keeps needing to refocus refocus.
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I don't face such refocussing issues on video recording. I feel your unit is defective including taking up call problem
Get it change while it is still new
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post Jun 2 2016, 01:35 AM

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QUOTE(funnyman @ Jun 2 2016, 12:16 AM)
aaahhhhh

i downloaded the update zip file but there seems to have some error in one of the file .. anyone have this problem?
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Your download is simply corrupted. The downloaded zip is 1.54gb
Just download again

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post Jun 2 2016, 01:27 PM

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QUOTE(funnyman @ Jun 2 2016, 03:11 AM)
finally got it. and could I now delete the folder? the "dload" folder created for this update purpose.
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I suggest you keep a copy on the ext sdcard in case of emergency you need to reflash phone. I always keep the latest n previous firmware update on my ext sdcard
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post Jun 3 2016, 03:03 PM

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QUOTE(danieltan @ Jun 3 2016, 11:55 AM)
Even though enabled it, more likely same.
I think last time I mention b180 version, battery drop 11 % with having 50 minutes SOT.
now look like worst with b320 version, battery drop 11% with just 40 minutes SOT.

How to downgrade back to b180?
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I dont see any significant difference with b180 on battery usage. Great as before
Flash b180 exactly as b320 . However downgrading back might wipe your phone.
Your wakelocks is indeed high with such usage


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post Jun 13 2016, 02:33 AM

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Updated to b321

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post Jun 13 2016, 10:07 PM

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QUOTE(funnyman @ Jun 13 2016, 03:51 PM)
uncle benny,

any comment on the B321 update?
any difference from B320?

i am facing problem with my email close on its own even while i am reading it without touching the screen, in B320
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No bugs found yet on b321. I dont see any significant difference with b320
I always update to latest firmware n doesn't bother with other users comments. Infact I would say 9.9/10 times I rarely faced those reported issues on any firmware update on my other Androids too
My comments on Mate 8 photo shots : I am happy with it unlike some users here. Perhaps my demands on photo shot quality isn't that high vs some users here. I would say the shot quality is comparable to Nexus 6p, Note5. I dont faced those reported focus problems at all. The best camera pics is still with my other LG V10 n ex S7e. If photo shot quality is critical do consider these 2 phones instead


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post Jun 14 2016, 11:32 PM

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QUOTE(latte36 @ Jun 14 2016, 10:51 PM)
Havent update to b321.

benny888 uncle benny, same method as the b320? Just unzip into dload?
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post Jun 15 2016, 12:23 AM

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SoyaCincau fllattering review of this phone

http://bit.ly/1S3lxPH
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post Jun 16 2016, 05:34 PM

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QUOTE(latte36 @ Jun 16 2016, 05:27 PM)
Anyone here using m8 and s7 edge side by side? Wanna get some feedback on battery life/sot comparisons.

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Mate 8 average 10-11 hours SOT vs 7-8 on S7e
Mate 8 very obviously cooler too in use
My usage 80% internet based stuffs ( browsing, email, facebook, tweeter, many newsfeed app etc) with no gaming

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post Jun 16 2016, 05:48 PM

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QUOTE(latte36 @ Jun 16 2016, 05:39 PM)
Wah. Mate 8 u get so high sot. I average 7-8 hrs only. If based on your results, id assume 5 hrs ish on s7 edge hmm.gif

Ok thanks sifu
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Battery usage gets better with each firmware update especially on standby. These days battery drain overnight hardly exceed 2% over 7-8 hours. Doze is getting better. My phone all my wakelocks minimum and well controlled. Even on ex Mate7 I get similar SOT except on standby battery drain is higher
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post Jun 16 2016, 06:35 PM

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QUOTE(latte36 @ Jun 16 2016, 06:16 PM)
U mean the mate 8? B321 seems abit lousier than 320. But too soon to say. Baru try 1 day. My batt not as lasting as b320
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Yes . On b321 now
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post Jun 23 2016, 03:47 PM

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QUOTE(icemessenger @ Jun 23 2016, 03:17 PM)
His tests I feel s meaningless as each based on a single feature. No one I believe will buy and use a smartphone for any single feature
Just note his concluding comments :
For what it’s worth, I’ve used all four devices as my daily driver over the course of this year, and I can say with confidence that despite being neck-and-neck with the Nexus 6P, I found the Mate 8 to last far longer.

It contradicts all his specific tests
Based on my experience using both Mate 8 , Z5p, S7e n Nexus 6p : all similar app n usage ( internet stuffs, call, sms, ebook etc) these are my SOT figures
Mate 8 10-11 hours, S7e 7-8 hours n Nexus6p 5-6 , z5p 4+ hours

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post Jun 24 2016, 12:06 PM

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QUOTE(ahhoe80 @ Jun 24 2016, 11:31 AM)
Hi everyone. just got myself a new mate8^^
still at B180 for now. wont be updating until i see it stable down esp the affect on the batt life.

But so far so good.

Is there anyway to change the [back][home][menu] arrangement to something else?
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Settings/smart assistant/navigation bar
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post Jun 27 2016, 07:28 AM

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QUOTE(chinkw1 @ Jun 26 2016, 11:34 PM)
@benny888, which u like more,
S7 edge or Huawei Mate 8?
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Overall S7e is a very much better phone in display, performance, camera etc except battery life. However it's battery life I still consider as good with its 3600 battery n I consistently get up to 7-8 hours SOT
However it's size is too small as Samsung had over compact it's dimensions that it doesn't feel like having a 5.5 inch display.
I love both phones but prefer Mate 8 simply because of its bigger display
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post Jun 27 2016, 12:10 PM

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QUOTE(chinkw1 @ Jun 27 2016, 11:28 AM)
Thanks Benny.

Mate 8 has 2 sims.
Sim 1 can use phone + data
Sim 2 can use for phone onli.

But after use Sim2 for phone, cannot put in external memory card.
Surprisingly Note5 cannot put external memory card.
But S7e can put external memory card, but its single sim card.

So if want to use 2 sim card and add external memory card, Mate 8 is the only choice hor?
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LG V10 has dual sim card and slot for ext sdcard
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post Jun 27 2016, 04:47 PM

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I don't quite understand why some users are unhappy with firmware b321 n reverted back to b320?
I don't see any critical bugs and battery life is better too

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post Jun 28 2016, 01:34 PM

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QUOTE(simonkc @ Jun 28 2016, 12:03 PM)
Uncle Benny, did you use gps and listen music on this phone? This phone is not doing well in this 2 apps.
Use google maps for 1 hour used 20% batt & heat at the back. Music with phone's speaker 1 hour 10% batt. Have this issue since b103. B320 still the same problem.
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With GPS on, I always had phone charged with car charger. Any phone will drain battery highly on GPS usage
Heat generation is also highest using GPS
Music playing with screen dimmed off one hour around 7%. If your display is on same time obviously drain will be higher
The Mate8 still is one of the Android phone with best battery life. If one is not even happy with it, I cannot recommend any others already. Example based on my usage, Mate 8 SOT is around 10-11 hours vs others I had used this year : Nexus 6p ( 5-6), S7e ( 7-8), Note 5 (6-7), HTC 10 ( 4-5), LG V10 (4-5)

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post Jun 28 2016, 02:46 PM

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QUOTE(Str33tBoY @ Jun 28 2016, 01:46 PM)
I think i have download d b320 package...
But couldn't update via update > local update...
Coz couldn't find d local update option...
Ani other solution?
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Extract the zip to get the folder dload ( about 2.8gb)
Copy this folder into root of internal memory or ext sdcard
Switch off phone. Press simultaneously power n vol up n vol down buttons. Once phone bootup release power button. Once you see emui splash screen release both vol buttons
Firmware will be flashed n phone will reboot twice

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post Jun 29 2016, 07:50 PM

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QUOTE(Str33tBoY @ Jun 29 2016, 02:08 PM)
Jz flashed to b320 ytd by using d power button & volume button method...
Ani other interface change other den camera?
Btw,now my phone consider rooted or not?
Still will receive updates ota?
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You installed an official firmware and it will NOT root your phone
To root phone you must first unlock bootloader ( need unlock code from Huawei) , than install custom recovery and flash supersu zip
You can still receive OTA after that firmware version you had flashed
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post Jun 29 2016, 11:05 PM

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On B321 too n with no gaming , 80% on internet stuffs my SOT 10-11 hours usually
All my wakelocks well controlled

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