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

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post May 2 2016, 05:59 AM

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QUOTE(cruzzmz @ May 1 2016, 11:54 PM)
your B180 is the chinese rom update? not the international right?
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It is international version.
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post May 2 2016, 12:22 PM

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QUOTE(cruzzmz @ May 2 2016, 12:03 PM)
got it
Mate 8 B180

Installation / Update instructions:

1. Download the update file
2. Extract
3. Create "dload" folder at the root level of the memory card (internal or external).
4. Copy Update.app in the folder "dload"

As Huawei has removed the item "Local Update" from the update program, you must do the following:

Option 1 Update Mate by ForceUpdate
1. off device
2. Power + Volume down until the update starts

Option 2: About Service
1. in dialer  * # * # 2846579 # * # * Enter
2. In menu 4 - Software Upgrade, and then select sdcard Upgrade

During installation, the phone will restart
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Under option 1 : I always press down power n both VOL buttons. When first boot up release only power button. Release both VOL buttons once you see emui logo
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post May 2 2016, 12:35 PM

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QUOTE(ryukick @ May 2 2016, 12:30 PM)
Haven't gone to B180 yet - working on my notifications issue on B170 - seem to finally nail it so far...

As far as B180 goes - read that the default 3G/4G network connection display on the status bar is gone now if you turn on Wireless...is that true?

Also feedback from XDA mentions that battery life is not as good as B170 ?
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I had never seen the 3g/4g display even on its first firmware till b170 n b180 with WiFi on. So I had never missed such a feature
Similarly too for my previous China set
Battery life I don't see any significant difference w b170
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QUOTE(ryukick @ May 2 2016, 12:50 PM)
FYI Benny - B170 firmware - 4g network connection shown while I'm on wireless...
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As said clearly I had never ever seen such on my set since day one. So I don't miss it
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QUOTE(choonyink @ May 2 2016, 02:26 PM)
Aiya that day went to service centre forgot to ask. RM35 is very good price for fast charger. Especially since mate 8 don't compatible with most generic fast charger. Hopefully it will be priced around there. I think most huawei reseller can buy. Got chance go ask haha.
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Both my Aukey fast charger (2.4A) n Lvsun fast charger(3A output) works well charging the Mate8
What do you mean not compatible??
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post May 2 2016, 03:41 PM

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QUOTE(choonyink @ May 2 2016, 03:38 PM)
I should rephrase it. Not compatible with huawei fast charging isn't it?
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I would say quite close probably only about 15 mins difference?
Anyway I am not too concerned how fast it charges as I only charge my phone once and is during bedtime at about 11pm n leave it on till next morning
I just tested these chargers only once out of curiosity
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QUOTE(latte36 @ May 2 2016, 04:24 PM)
U guys not bothered by no notification on lockscreen and no screen on when notification arrives while using fingerprint/pattern/pin to unlock? laugh.gif i certainly am.

Feel insecure with simple swipe to unlock sweat.gif
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Personally I simply hate such stuffs appearing on lockscreen.
I always want my lockscreen simple n neat
Such notification remind me of my iPhone which I simply hate to see
So I do not miss it

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post May 2 2016, 07:12 PM

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QUOTE(twenty6 @ May 2 2016, 07:07 PM)
Do i have to unlock bootloader to install the b180 firmware?
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NOT necessary if you are using same model of same region : the link given was for model NXT-L29C636Bxxx
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QUOTE(danieltan @ May 2 2016, 09:46 PM)
Can anyone know how to add wallpaper in magazine(unlock).
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Try adding it manually in the magazine folder??
Locate the folder using file Explorer app n you will see all present images. Rename images according to those present n copy out those stock images first

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QUOTE(latte36 @ May 3 2016, 03:02 PM)
Wow. Digi just went no coverage on my ass, and needed a phone restart to solve it sweat.gif

It happens on my note 5, did not expect that on m8 cry.gif
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Give up on Digi? I had given them up few years ago
Now am faithful Celcom n Maxis user
U mobile also given up since no news even when LTE can be available at my place
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post May 3 2016, 05:14 PM

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QUOTE(danieltan @ May 3 2016, 05:05 PM)
Okay thanks. wonder where can I find mate 8 wallpaper beside stock wallpaper.
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I only use Zedge app to find all the wallpaper I need
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post May 4 2016, 05:46 AM

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QUOTE(petrofsky77 @ May 3 2016, 10:43 PM)
Which area you stay lah uncle? I've been a Umobile user since like 3 yeara ago and i got spotless 4g coverage in my area in Pantai Dalam. Only pay Rm32 every month. Happy with it.
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Batu Pahat, Johor
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post May 4 2016, 09:02 AM

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QUOTE(zulizo @ May 4 2016, 08:28 AM)
Hi guys..my contact cant sync to google..always error..but other like calendar or setting no problem to sync..anyone face same prob?
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You can try Google n install googlecontactsync.apk. It usually help with such issues. Only China sets needed this install. You can try. Local sets contact sync with Google is auto enabled
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post May 4 2016, 06:03 PM

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QUOTE(latte36 @ May 4 2016, 06:01 PM)
What was wrong with ur unit?
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Probably is phone overheat ??
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post May 4 2016, 06:30 PM

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QUOTE(latte36 @ May 4 2016, 06:26 PM)
Fuuu unker psychic ke
sweat.gif how does a phone overheat laugh.gif
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He mentioned that problem earlier on n just guessing only
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QUOTE(sKy^pAna @ May 5 2016, 02:05 AM)
nothing to worry as gemfive just replied me that some merchant will open it to register the warranty...
some.. not all... as long as the phone is genuine, new and under warranty.... not much to worry...
will be receiving mine tomorrow....
4gb 64gb champagne gold 😁😁😁
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Seriously it is NOT necessary at all to open the box to register for warranty. All the phone IMEI and Serial number are clearly listed on the sticker outside the box
The only logical reason why the dealer wishes to open the box is to play safe and test that the unit is functional first before sending it out
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QUOTE(donavan1986 @ May 5 2016, 09:52 AM)
Dear All,

Is it Mate 8 headset sound really that bad? just now saw a post here said it is very bad.
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Why bother with just one negative feedback?
Anyway I had not test the default headset
It is perfectly fine with my other 2 budget headset - Xiaomi and aJays2. I had been using these on all my phones including iPhone too n had never bother using those supplied ones.
Other users could test it and advise you?
And the sound is not horrible vs iPhone. I find it perfectly fine vs my other iPhone 6s+. The audio quality is better but Mate8 isn't horrible as described
But again judging audio quality is subjective similar to judging photo shot quality
I suggest you assess these yourself at the outlet to judge better

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post May 5 2016, 06:25 PM

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QUOTE(kylesones @ May 5 2016, 04:38 PM)
Hi guys. gonna ask a silly question since im not a pro on android stuffs. bought my mate 8 with 4gb ram today. when i opened the task manager and cleaned up unwanted process, it still shows remaining 2.6gb usable ram of 4gb. I cleaned up all the processes so wouldnt it be like above 3gb ram free to use? I have 4gb ram after all
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Don't bother about ram at all on android. You have 4GB and that is a lot of ram. Is not necessary even to look at it
Google had said in Android unused ram is wasted ram
Don't make phone worse by fiddling with it - just allow the OS to manage it
Ram management is completely different vs say Windows platform
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QUOTE(sKy^pAna @ May 6 2016, 03:36 AM)
who getting their 4gb /64gb rom at gemfive? can install cpu z and screen shot the soc section in here?
mine is octa core set at 1.8ghz only...cortex A72
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Why? Isn't that the normal specs??
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post May 6 2016, 12:50 PM

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QUOTE(donavan1986 @ May 6 2016, 10:40 AM)
Uncle Benny is there something wrong with my phone or what? i unplug the phone at 100% this morning about 6.30. now the battery drop to 88% already. i just uses it for some whatsapp, about half an hour of book reading and some music playback until now only. is this normal?

Seems just slightly better than my HTC One M8 only oh.
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Is abnormal...do check your wakelocks as these are probably consuming your battery
Google if you don't know/understand what are wakelocks

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