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OUKITEL C4 - Information & Reviews - 5.0" HD | MT6737M | 1GB | 8GB | VoLTE

OUKITEL C4
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Specs:
Dimensions: 144 mm x 73 mm x 9.3 mm
Weight: 164g
Chassis: Plastic
SoC: MediaTek MT6737M
CPU: ARM Cortex-A53, 4x1250 MHz, Cores: 4
GPU: ARM Mali-T720 MP2 520MHz, Cores: 2
Network: 4G Cat.4 (150MBps) with VoLTE Support
RAM: 1 GB
Storage: 8 GB
Memory cards: microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Display: 5.0 in, IPS, 720 x 1280 pixels, 24 bit
Protection:
Battery: 2000 mAh, Li-Polymer, Removable
OS: Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Back Camera: 3264 x 2448 pixels (8MP), Interpolated from 5MP
Front Camera: 1920 x 1080 pixels (2MP), Interpolated to 5MP
SIM card: Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n, 2.4GHz, Single-Band
USB: 2.0, Micro-USB
Bluetooth: 4.0
Positioning: GPS, A-GPS
Other Features:
Colors: Black, White
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Leaked News:
OUKITEL is releasing a new device named OUKITEL C4 with high-end design while maintaining the usual lowest price among 4G smartphones.
When it comes to OUKITEL brand, we first think of the K10000, K6000 PRO, K4000 or U7 PRO. And as we can see from their product plans, apart from the price tag, they brought big battery smartphones to solve the pain point of battery life. Really great jobs! Today, they are releasing a new device which they believe to be the best budget device, the OUKITEL C4.
Many consumers would think of Xiaomi when talking about cheap devices, however, OUKITEL is setting a new frozen price for lowest device. By releasing the new device OUKITEL C4 with MT6737 Soc, they determined the price of this 4G smartphone same as 3G devices like those with MT6580 chipset. It will be sold at OUKITEL Authorized Store.
Except the 4G chipset, OUKITEL C4 is doing even better on a plus point which is screen. It sports a 5 inches HD screen with 1280 x 720 resolution, and its brightness will make the screen very easy to view in bright sunlight. Here are the specs, that have been also added just before this news.
Specs for C4:
- 5.0-inch HD display with 720 x 1280 resolution
· 1.3 GHz MT6737 Cortex-A53 Quad-Core 64bit
· 1 GB of RAM
· 8 GB of internal storage, microSD expansion up to 32 GB
· 8.0 MP rear camera (interpolated)
· 5.0 MP front camera (interpolated)
· Removable 2000mAh battery
· Android 6.0 Marshmallow
· GSM - 850/ 900/1800/1900MHz
· WCDMA - 900/2100MHz
· FDD-LTE (aka 4G) - 1/3/7/8/20 Bands
· Colors: black, white
· Size: 144mm x 73mm x 9.3mm
· Weight: 164g
More details for C4: http://www.oukitel.com/products/c/c4-53.html
What's more exciting is that C4 is already in stock and will offer instant shipment. (depending on the e-shop)​

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this looks interesting
whats the price?

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this looks interesting
whats the price?
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OUKITEL says that the Official Price is $59.99, but you know each e-shop might apply different prices.

My C4 has been shipped! I'll probably receive it this week. I should receive the black variant, let's see how good it is.
Considering that the C3 was great, i think this one will be even better.

OUKITEL C4 unboxing and hands-on
Video Available on the Official OUKITEL YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCANqcqlae7q1y8wIDghC6FA
More details can be found on their website: http://www.oukitel.com/products/c/c4-53.html​

Review
Introduction
This is the OUKITEL C4
Hardware
This device is powered by a Mediatek MT6737 SOC clocked at 1.25GHz, with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of ROM. Being one of the first devices available to public with MT6737 SOC, it provides some nice improvements compared to the MT6735 such as VoLTE support. Everything is supported by a 8MP Rear Camera and 5MP Front Camera, both interpolated. A real successor to the previous, and well-made, OUKITEL C3.
Unboxing
Packaging comes with basic accessories: 1x Micro-USB Cable, 1x 5V/1A USB Charger, 1x Quick Start Guide, 1x Warranty Certificate and the Smartphone (of course). No TPU Cover or Screen Protector, but as always a screen protector is already applied.
The device has a Plastic Chassis, with a rare design that provides better grip. It feels solid enough, maybe feels just a bit cheap due to the Chassis Color (Opaque Golden), and the back cover is removable with a slide method.
It is 14.37x7.26x0.93cm, compact enough and pretty light too, just 165g.
On the front side there is the Standard Flat Glass, no 2.5D, with not-so-small bezels. The upper front side of the device features a Front-Facing Camera, an Earpiece, and the Sensors hole that includes Light, Proximity and Gesture Sensors. Unfortunately there is no Notification LED, but this device is ultra-cheap for its specs so we can't have all.
On the lower front side there is only the Soft Keys area, with Menu, Home and Back touch buttons.
On the back side there is the plastic back cover, with a glass-like surface that isn't bad at all, but a bit scratchy. It can be replaced though, and it makes the whole device a bit more stylish.
The upper rear side of the device features the Camera Sensor supported by a Single Rounded Flash (Single-Tone) configuration. It is almost flat, without any risk of scratch.
The lower rear side of the device features the brand logo, and the Speaker Hole.
Device
Screen
The screen is bright enough, with a good white balance but there is a noticeable banding issue, easily fixable with a software update.
Light Sensor supports partial smooth light changes, sufficient for smooth fading in/out. This is its maximum brightness.
Viewing Angles do not suffer any issue at all, perfect in every condition, and here you will definitely the banding issue i said before.
Camera
Rear Camera provides sufficient photo quality, it is just a 5MP interpolated to 8MP so you can't expect something better, but it is enough for occasional photos.
The Single Flashlight works pretty well, maybe even better than some other more expensive device i have reviewed.
As regards Video Recording, well just like photos you can't expect super quality. It records 1080p Videos, just like any latest device, but its quality is just sufficient. Again, this isn't a device made for photos. The same applies for the Front Camera, no wide-angle is here.
Audio
Speaker is extremely loud, just like the previous OUKITEL C3, a bit distorted at maximum volume but its quality isn't bad at all. Low Frequancies are missing, but there are no issues as regards the clarity.
In-Call Quality is decent, and pretty loud too. Everyone was able to hear me perfectly. Microphone Quality seems to be good.
Telephony, Mobile Network & WiFi
Thanks to the 4G Band 20 support (some other Chinese Smartphones don’t have it), I’m almost always and everywhere connected to the 4G Network of my Mobile Network Provider (TIM Italy).
Also 3G Signal Reception is accurate, actually I never managed to get connected to the 2G Network of my Mobile Operator because there was always some 3G Signal available.
4G Network Speed is pretty good, it highly depends on your Mobile Operator and mine isn’t pretty good. While 3G Network Speed, is just fine as it should.
WiFi 2.4GHz speed is decent, I managed to get connected to my network connection at 65mbps, and Speed Tests reached more or less 35mbps.
Battery Life
I have measured the real battery capacity using my USB Tester, and as you can see it matches the declared value. (declared 2000mAh, real almost 2050mAh). The previous OUKITEL C3 has a 2300mAh battery, this is the only downgrade i notice.
As always, every device i review gets tested with the Geekbench Battery Test. A good result for such a small battery.
https://browser.primatelabs.com/battery3/386759
Charging Times are not extremely high, the 1A charger helps compared to 0.5A USB Charging, but still not fast as 2A or Quick Charging times.
Software
Following its nice way to develop the OS, OUKITEL choose to use an almost completely clean version of Android 6 Marshmallow, with usual Mediatek features and nothing else. Smooth and Lightweight.
Just like other last-gen Mediatek Devices, there are some typical features such as Gestures, Scheduled Power On/Off, etc…
The UI is almost always responsive, i have noticed some small lags and RAM issues under heavy usage because the OS is 64-bit based, not a nice choice for a 1GB device. Maybe they will release an update that will make it switch to 32-bit who knows. I hope so.
Benchmarks
I have used 3DMark, AndroBench, Antutu Benchmark, Epic Citadel, GeekBench 3, GFXBench, PCMark (Work & Storage) and Vellamo to stress the device to the limit. I won’t test Games or Video Playback because there are already some related tests included in these Benchmark suites.
3DMark – GPU Performance isn't superb, lower than MT6737, maybe the software isn't ready enough. I hope to see some improvements here.
AndroBench – eMMC Performance is sufficient for basic daily tasks, a software update might improve it.
Antutu Benchmark – I won’t say a lot about this benchmark, this isn’t as reliable as others. I’m providing this just for benchmarks lovers.
Epic Citadel – As you can see, 3D performance is medium. Not as good as MT6735, but sufficient.
GeekBench – CPU Performance is nearly as good as other CPUs with the same configuration (4x Cortex-A53), enough to handle almost every type of activity.
GFXBench – Due to RAM issues, almost every test crashed so...i will wait some updates to retry this test.
PCMark – As you can see, only the Writing score is a bit lower than others.
Work
Storage
Vellamo – Even if this is a RAM Hungry Benchmark, it still provides some good results.
It is clearly noticeable that this device needs some software improvements as regards performance, and considering the previous OUKITEL C3 updates, they won't abandon it.
Conclusions
OUKITEL choose to use an MT6737 SOC to provide a nice improvement over the MT6580 used with OUKITEL C3, there are no doubts that this is something that i appreciate, the device feels solid and is super-cheap considering its specs, but the software needs to be improved. Excluding this issue, i do not notice anything else negative or that might impact its daily usage.
So, do I recommend it? If you are searching for the cheapest MT6737 ever made, offering 4G, VoLTE and decent build-quality for such a low price, this is definitely for you.
Pros:
Bright Screen
Insanely Cheap
Solid Chassis
Good Battery Life
4G and VoLTE support
Cons:
Software needs huge improvements
Noticeable Screen Banding issue (probably related to the software)
No Notification LED
Smaller Battery than the OUKITEL C3
No TPU Cover included
Touchscreen Sensitivity isn't great
Rating: 7.8
Packaging and Accessories: 8
Design and Materials: 8
Performance and Heat Dissipation: 7
Screen: 7
Camera: 6
Sound: 7.5
Battery Life: 8.5
Software: 7
OEM Support: 9
Price: 10
You can find full-res images (I know, Quality isn't excellent) here: http://imgur.com/a/oKo2B
Official Website: http://www.oukitel.com/products/c/c4-53.html
You can buy it on many online shops. Official, and authorized, Retailers are listed in the OUKITEL website.​

White & Black Colors Comparision!
On the Black Variant the Chassis has a gold-like color, while on the White Variant it has a Pink color.
Also, as you can clearly see, screen borders look huge on the white variant.​

Thanks for this detailed review, I think I'll buy this device. Do you think that they will release the kernel source / device tree?

[email protected] said:
Thanks for this detailed review, I think I'll buy this device. Do you think that they will release the kernel source / device tree?
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I highly doubt so...but i will ask

Thanks If they release the source it would be the perfect budget phone!
Did they ship it to you with an EU power plug?

[email protected] said:
Thanks If they release the source it would be the perfect budget phone!
Did they ship it to you with an EU power plug?
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Yes, that's the default accessories kit.

Alberto96 said:
I highly doubt so...but i will ask
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Do you have any updates about the source code? Oukitel does not respond to my messages...

[email protected] said:
Do you have any updates about the source code? Oukitel does not respond to my messages...
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Yes, coming soon only for the K6000 Pro.

Alberto96 said:
Yes, coming soon only for the K6000 Pro.
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Oh, how sad

Received my Oukitel C4 today. The phone feels really solid, and performance is pretty good. Volume and Power keys feel a little bit clicky but that does not bother me. A big con is the internal storage, it is labeled with 8 GB, but 4 GB are used by the Android system. So all in all you can only use 4 GB which can lead to problems with apps which cannot be moved to the sd card. I should also mention, that OTG is NOT supported (have seen some sellers which advertised it with OTG.) The OS is more or less vanilla Android 6.0 with some nice MediaTek related features like customizable gestures, duble tab to wake / sleep, schceduled power on/off etc... The phone has a very clear and bright screen and the speaker which is located at the back has decent audio quality.
All in all i am satisfied. The phone has by far the best price-performance ratio I have ever seen!

Hi all,GPS is good in this phone ? Tnx

Hmm,
Isn't Oukitel violating the GPL by not releasing the source?

Smellsak said:
Hi all,GPS is good in this phone ? Tnx
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Good enough for normal usage.
[email protected] said:
Hmm,
Isn't Oukitel violating the GPL by not releasing the source?
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Yes, just like the 99% of all Chinese Companies. Unfortunately, there is no GPL in China so they have the rights to choose whether to release such packages or not.

Hey, just found out that homtom released their kernel source + device tree for the homtom ht17 which uses the sane SoC like the C4. Maybe it is possible to boot this kernel on the C4?

OUKITEL U11 Plus - Information & Reviews - 5.7" FHD | MT6750T | 4GB/64GB | 3700mAh

OUKITEL U11 Plus - Information & Reviews - 5.7" FHD | MT6750T | 4GB/64GB | 3700mAh
OUKITEL U11 Plus
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Specs:
Dimensions: 154.1 * 79.4 * 8.3mm
Weight: 209.6g
Chassis: Metal with Back Plastic
SoC: MediaTek MT6750T
CPU: ARM Cortex-A53, 4 x 1500 MHz + 4 x 1000 MHz, Cores: 4 + 4
GPU: ARM Mali-T860 MP2 650MHz, Cores: 2
Network: 4G Cat.6 (300MBps) with VoLTE Support
RAM: 4 GB
Storage: 64 GB
Memory cards: microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Display: 5.7 in, IPS, 1080 x 1920 pixels, 24 bit
Protection: Asahi Glass
Battery: 3700 mAh, Li-Polymer
OS: Android 7.0 Nougat
Back Camera: 4160 x 3120 pixels (13MP), interpolated to 16MP
Front Camera: 4160 x 3120 pixels (13MP), interpolated to 16MP
SIM card: Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
Wi-Fi: b, g, n 2.4GHz, single-band, Wi-Fi Hotspot
USB: 2.0, Micro-USB
Bluetooth: 4.0
Positioning: GPS, A-GPS
Other Features: Fingerprint Scanner
Colors:
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Development & Support:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/oukitel-u11-plus-development-support-t3627905
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Reviews:
My own review: check Post #8 and #9
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hi.. nice phone.. i just order it.. is there a scatter file or a twrp to root it? @Alberto96

apogen said:
hi.. nice phone.. i just order it.. is there a scatter file or a twrp to root it? @Alberto96
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Too early to ask something like this

Alberto96 said:
Too early to ask something like this
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haha... you are right...
waiting........

@Alberto96 Do you think GPS performance will be a problem due to the MediaTek MT6750T? I remember you said something about this SoC being non-impressive in terms of GPS (and needless to say all the complaints about the Doogee Y6 Max's gps performance).

Palm Trees said:
@Alberto96 Do you think GPS performance will be a problem due to the MediaTek MT6750T? I remember you said something about this SoC being non-impressive in terms of GPS (and needless to say all the complaints about the Doogee Y6 Max's gps performance).
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Yeah it may be a problem, but based on my experience, OUKITEL is pretty good when it comes to GPS antennas so i guess they will be able to obtain something usable.
Nothing sure though, i hope to receive it as soon as possible and let you know

Review (part 1)
Introduction
This is the OUKITEL U11 Plus.
Hardware
Following some previous OUKITEL's flagship, also this one is powered by a Mediatek MT6750T (the low-cost Helio P10 basically), with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of ROM. As regards the camera hardware, it features a Micron AR1335 (13MP) for the Back Camera, and another Micron AR1335s (i guess the 's' means small), still 13MP, for the Front Camera. Probably the only device from OUKITEL with a real 13MP Front Camera.
Unboxing
Packaging comes with basic accessories, the standard kit provided by OUKITEL: 1x Micro-USB Cable, 1x 1.5A USB Charger, 1x Quick Start Guide, 1x Warranty Certificate, 1x TPU Cover and the Smartphone (of course). A screen protector is already applied.
The design of the device is pretty unique in my opinion (excluding the camera positioning), with a Plastic Back Cover featuring a satisfying texture, nice to touch, but really slippery. Consider using the included TPU cover to avoid any possible accidental drop. Thankfully the chassis is made of metal, making the device pretty solid.
It is 15.45x7.93x0.87cm, definitely the most compact 5.7 inches device i have ever reviewed, with a weight of 217g, unfortunately pretty heavy considering that it doesn't have any metal back cover neither an huge battery inside.
On the front side there is the standard (well nowadays almost all devices have it) 2.5D Curved Display and the upper front side of the device features a Front-Facing Camera supported by a Single-LED Flashlight, an Earpiece, and the Sensors hole that includes Light, Proximity and Gesture Sensors. A Notification LED is here (RGB).
This is how the Notification LED looks like.
As regards the lower front side, there isn't anything at all because this device is using on-screen software keys and the Fingerprint Sensor is on the back.
On the back side there is the Plastic Back Cover (non-removable, but i think it isn't hard to remove considering the material), with the texture i mentioned before.
The upper rear side of the device features the Camera Sensor supported by a Single-LED - Single-Tone Flashlight, together with the Fingerprint Scanner in the center.
On the lower rear side, excluding the usual OUKITEL logo with other certifications, there isn't anything at all because the Speaker is positioned on the lower side of the device.
Device
Screen
The screen is probably the best part of this device, with the usual high temperature (cold) that most OUKITEL devices have, but in the same time, there isn't a single negative point about everything else. (white balance, colors reproduction...)
Its light sensor supports smooth light changes with a maximum brightness of ~400lux. Not bad at all.
Viewing Angles are as good as you would expect from a good IPS screen.
Camera
Just like most latest devices from OUKITEL, this Micron Camera Sensor used for the back camera works pretty good on Mediatek Devices, excluding the high noise level that unfortunately is present also on this device.
Something that i don't accept is the lack of an HDR mode, missing also on the K6000 Plus with a different camera sensor. I know that most OUKITEL devices had issues with this mode in the past, but it would have been better to implement it properly instead of removing the feature completely.
Outdoor Photos look pretty detailed, but slightly darker than usual.
The flashlight seems to produce enough light to support the sensor in low-light conditions, but it doesn't look to be 100% on-sync with the shot. (similar issue noticed on the K6000 Plus)
As regards Video Recording, the quality and frame-rate of 1080p30 videos is OK, as good as you would expect from a 13MP camera sensor.
Probably the most interesting feature of this device is the front camera. Being a smaller version of the Back Camera sensor (same model, same brand), photos look pretty similar, but also with the same small issue (not 100% on-sync flashlight). It is a wide-angle variant.
Audio
Unfortunately something that disappointed me is the Speaker Quality. It doesn't only lack low-frequencies, but, also, the volume is really low. Considering the size of the device, there should be enough space to fit a larger and more powerful speaker. I don't understand this choice.
As regards the Microphone, well it is completely the opposite compared to the speaker. It seems to have a really high sensitivity, recording with maximum clarity and balanced volume.
GPS
GPS Quality is almost excellent, with a really high amount of satellites outdoors, and a decent amount of satellites indoors. The signal isn't 100% stable though, sometimes dropping from 16 satellites to less than half. GPS accuracy is higher than average: 7 meters outdoors, 8 meters indoors. A little software adjustment is required.
Indoors on the left, outdoors on the right.
Telephony, Mobile Network & WiFi
Providing full european bands support (with 4G Band 20), the device was able to keep a stable connection to my 4G Network, with decent speeds (considering other devices tested in the same place) and mid-high signal.
WiFi 5GHz is supported, and thanks to the plastic back cover, there are no issues with signal interferences or shielding. Connected at 121Mbps, i was able to reach almost ~60Mbps. Probably not as high as expected from the Link Speed, but still better than using the 2.4GHz connection.
Battery Life
As my usual reviewing routine, i measured the real battery capacity using an USB Tester, and it seems to be way higher than declared, with an extra capacity of ~300mAh (declared 3700mAh, real ~4010mAh)
Luckily, PCMark run just fine on this device even though it is running Android Nougat. Other Mediatek Devices with Nougat (and also some with Marshmallow) caused the Benchmark to stop by itself after some hours. The result is really good, 10 hours for a 3700mAh battery...outstanding.
As regards battery charging times, unfortunately there is an issue with the OS, capping the maximum Charging Current to 0.6A instead of 1.5A, thus causing the charging procedure to be really slow. More than 4 hours required to charge the device completely.
Software
When a company keeps using a Clean Android OS for their devices, i am always happy. (even though the OUKITEL OS found on the K4000 Plus was impressive for a first release)
Using Android 7.0 Nougat, with latest security patches (at least at the time of the review), the device runs without any performance issue, the UI is smooth, with no crap pre-installed.
Just like most Mediatek Devices, also this one features MiraVision, Gestures (such as tap-to-wake) and so on...
There is no Gyroscope or Magnetometer/Compass...as well as the entire OUKITEL line-up. I have already requested this feature many times to the company, even mentioned in all my reviews, but they keep ignoring the request. They could have included at least the Magnetometer/Compass, it is essential in 2017.
No malwares detected with Malware-Bytes Anti-Malware using latest definitions.
As regards the Fingerprint Scanner management, there isn't any issue to report. It works as good as it should, maybe slighly slower to unlock compared to latest OUKITEL devices, but still fast enough.
From a developer prospective, considering the delay between the recognition of the fingerprint and the power-on procedure of the screen, i guess the delay is caused by a slow response-time of the screen.

Benchmarks
I have used 3DMark, AndroBench, Antutu Benchmark, Epic Citadel, GeekBench 4, GFXBench, PCMark (Work 2.0, Computer Vision, Storage & Work 1.0) and Vellamo to stress the device to the limit. I won’t test Games or Video Playback because there are already some related tests included in these Benchmark suites.
3DMark – Thankfully the Mali-T860MP2 is able to beat the old T720 used on the MT6753 with no doubts.
AndroBench – Thanks to the Samsung eMMC, there are no I/O performance issues at all. Balanced Read/Write speed.
Antutu Benchmark – I won’t say a lot about this benchmark, this isn’t as reliable as others. I’m providing this just for benchmarks lovers.
Epic Citadel – 41FPS is a good result for smooth frame-rate with most games.
GeekBench – CPU Performance isn't special compared to other MT6750T (8x Cortex-A53) devices, similar performance. Still too low single-core performance, but decently high multi-core perf.
CPU
Compute
GFXBench – As expected, this hard-to-handle benchmark struggles to run on this GPU, but it is really demanding compared to what games really require to run.
PCMark – Usual scores for this Benchmark Suite, do not need to be commented.
Work 2.0
Computer Vision
Storage
Work 1.0
Vellamo – Browser Score seems to be a bit lower than expected, but the CPU score seems to be reasonably high, almost beating the Helio X10 (MT6795) of the Meizu MX4.
Conclusions
Being a reviewer i am pretty sure you might think that writing the conclusions paragraph is pretty sure for me, but especially for devices that do not have any major issue, this becomes a pretty hard task.
This is a device with a great potential, with most of it already unlocked, but there are some small improvements that must be made to make it perfect, such as the out-of-sync Flashlight and slow screen reaction to the unlock.
With a good balance between performance and battery life, i can consider this device as something that should not be ignored at all. I like the design and, most of all, the super-bright and sharp screen.
Pros:
Unique Design
Compact and with small screen bezels
Android 7.0 Nougat with latest security patches
RGB Notification LED
Outstanding Battery Life
Overkill Front Camera
Cons:
Slightly slow screen turn-on time (response to the power button or unlock)
Disappointing Speaker Quality
No Magnetometer/Gyroscope Support
Slightly out-of-sync Flashlight
Slow Charging Time (software bug)
Rating: 8.6
Packaging and Accessories: 8.5
Design and Materials: 9
Performance and Heat Dissipation: 9
Screen: 8.5
Camera: 7.5
Sound: 6
Battery Life: 10
Software: 8
OEM Support: 10
Price: 9
You can find full-res images (I know, Quality isn't excellent) here: http://imgur.com/a/hJy70
Official Website: http://www.oukitel.com/products/u/u11-plus-67.html
You can buy it on many online shops. Official, and authorized, Retailers are listed in the OUKITEL website.​

thanks man for the great review... now we are waiting for scatter file and twrp version to root the device, so as to fix at least the low volume speaker, using dolby atmos...
thanks again!!

apogen said:
thanks man for the great review... now we are waiting for scatter file and twrp version to root the device, so as to fix at least the low volume speaker, using dolby atmos...
thanks again!!
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I need to ask for the ROM to OUKITEL.
Also, an OTA Update (20170624) is available. Changelog: Minor bug fixes.

Alberto96 said:
I need to ask for the ROM to OUKITEL.
Also, an OTA Update (20170624) is available. Changelog: Minor bug fixes.
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hope to send you the rom asap... did you notice any impeovement in the audio or flash sync or charge speed with the ota update?

apogen said:
hope to send you the rom asap... did you notice any impeovement in the audio or flash sync or charge speed with the ota update?
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Sincerely i still have to test it, i'm really busy with other things.

Alberto96 said:
Sincerely i still have to test it, i'm really busy with other things.
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ok take your time man and give us a feedback when test it, or when you get the rom from oukitel..
thanks!!!

apogen said:
ok take your time man and give us a feedback when test it, or when you get the rom from oukitel..
thanks!!!
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I got Oukitel k6000 plus.
Getting support is issue for these nice devices. You are off your own when you are buying these devices.
Sent from my K6000 Plus using Tapatalk

I've seen phones with the MediaTek MT6750t CPU that can access the GSM frequency bands 850/1900, but this phone doesn't come with them. The mediatek website also says this CPU can access all frequency bands so it must be possible. How can I unlock these bands for my oukitel? Thank you.

oukitel4USA said:
I've seen phones with the MediaTek MT6750t CPU that can access the GSM frequency bands 850/1900, but this phone doesn't come with them. The mediatek website also says this CPU can access all frequency bands so it must be possible. How can I unlock these bands for my oukitel? Thank you.
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You can't, only OUKITEL might be able to do this via a firmware replacement.

OUKITEL K10000 Pro - Information & Reviews - 5.5" FHD | MT6750T | 3GB/32GB | 10000mAh

OUKITEL K10000 Pro - Information & Reviews - 5.5" FHD | MT6750T | 3GB/32GB | 10000mAh
OUKITEL K10000 Pro
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Dimensions: 161.7 x 77.8 x 14 mm
Weight: 292.5g
Chassis: Aluminum Alloy Frame
SoC: MediaTek MT6750T
CPU: ARM Cortex-A53, 4 x 1500 MHz + 4 x 1000 MHz, Cores: 4 + 4
GPU: ARM Mali-T860 MP2 650MHz, Cores: 2
Network: 4G Cat.6 (300MBps) with VoLTE Support
RAM: 3 GB
Storage: 32 GB
Memory cards: microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Display: 5.5 in, IPS, 1080 x 1920 pixels, 24 bit
Protection: Asahi Glass
Battery: 10000 mAh, Li-Polymer
OS: Android 7.0 Nougat
Back Camera: 4160 x 3120 pixels (13MP)
Front Camera: 2560 x 1960 pixels (5MP)
SIM card: Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
Wi-Fi: b, g, n 2.4GHz, single-band, Wi-Fi Hotspot
USB: 2.0, Micro-USB
Bluetooth: 4.2
Positioning: GPS, A-GPS
Other Features: Fingerprint Scanner, MTK Pump Express
Colors: Black
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Development & Support:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/oukitel-k10000-pro-development-support-t3627904
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Reviews:
My own review: Post #18 & #19
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Reserved

OUKITEL releases K10000 Pro at MWC 2017
According to the poster in OUKITEL booth, the K10000 Pro defined its slogan as ”To be the King”. Taking a look at the folder poster, K10000 Pro is improving many aspects compared to the K10000. The battery will be a 10100mAh variant packing a 12V/2A flash charger. It’s still 5.5 inch display but the resolution has been improved to 1920*1080 for more fantastic visual effect. The chipset has been improved to MT6750T octa-core processor together with 4GB RAM+32GB ROM. The camera is getting some exciting changes too: 8MP front facing camera and 16MP primary camera. It seems that all the main specs are upgrading to a higher level.
Photos Attached, imgur is currently out of service.​

what's the name of the device in the watertank?

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what's the name of the device in the watertank?
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I'm not sure but it seems to be the K10000 Pro, but the Orange Variant. Unfortunately there is a reflection in the photo that doesn't allow to see the camera sensor.

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I'm not sure but it seems to be the K10000 Pro, but the Orange Variant. Unfortunately there is a reflection in the photo that doesn't allow to see the camera sensor.
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could it be the second model of K100000 pro? (one waterproof and the other one regular?)

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could it be the second model of K100000 pro? (one waterproof and the other one regular?)
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Yeah you might be right too. (or it could be another model, K10000 Plus instead of Pro)

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Yeah you might be right too. (or it could be another model, K10000 Plus instead of Pro)
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Yes, that too because i think the original name of the new K10000 was K10000s and this is K10000 Pro.
So, it could be 2 models K10000 Pro and K10000s.
In this case, i would definitely buy the waterproof! its awesome!!!!

Final Specs added to first post.

WiredLeaks said:
Its a beast of a phone.
Alberto did you tested it already?
How long runs the battery in normal use?
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I'll receive it next week if there are no issues with the shipment.

Alberto96 said:
I'll receive it next week if there are no issues with the shipment.
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Where have you bought it from ?
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Alberto96 said:
I'll receive it next week if there are no issues with the shipment.
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Where did you buy it from?

Gearbest for $179

Here are reviews for Oukitel K10000 Pro
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Also you can read written review for
Thank you

bjbirch said:
Where have you bought it from ?
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Where did you buy it from?
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Review Unit from the company.

Hi, I have just receive my Oukitel K10000 Pro
First thing, the very bad idea for the USB port, it's an specific USB cable (the metal connector is more long than others!)
I think to cut a smal part of my phone, to can put any USB cables ...
Actualy, I try to root it, but I don't get it yet (OEM Unlock is enable).
I can get FastBoot try to boot other receovery.img, but reboot (none of tried image will boot actualy, no ADB root availiable).
Stock ROM have Google Apps, no blotwares. No root acces. I have in the box, silicone case, leater case, screens protections. Packaging is good.
I will test it whn I get it root, no before (because I m afraid for hidden communications in backgroud, this is a Chiness phone )
And ? Yes, it's strang to get it in the hand, it's heavy

how about root please ? nothing on needrom...

Dev. & Support thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/oukitel-k10000-pro-development-support-t3627904

Review (part 1)
Introduction
This is the OUKITEL K10000 Pro.
Hardware
Starting from the previous K10000, OUKITEL is known to release Smartphone with a battery as big as something you can find in a Power Bank, and with this K10000 Pro it is becoming really serious, with mid-end specs instead of low-end that probably limited the users target. Just like latest flagships from OUKITEL such as the K6000 Plus and U11 Plus, also this one is powered by a Mediatek MT6750T, but with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of ROM.
Unboxing
The Packaging of this device is unique, i have never seen so many indipendent boxes and amount of accessories for a single smartphone. As a result, i need to divide the unboxing in multiple parts.
MAIN PACKAGE: 1x Smartphone (of course, even though the box can contain two of them), 1x TPU/Silicone Case, 1x User Manual and 1x Warranty Certificate
PACKAGE #1: 1x Leather Pouch (that can't be used with the Silicon Case)
PACKAGE #2: 1x 5/7/9/12V USB Charger (Pump Express)
PACKAGE #3: 1x OTG Cable and 1x Micro-USB Cable
PACKAGE #4: 1x Glass Screen Protector (with all tools to apply it)
Just impressive. Also, a Plastic Screen Protector is already pre-applied.
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The design is both elegant and sporty in the same time, with a mixture between a Vertu and some other brands that make this kind of bulky premium devices. The Quality is great, with Metal for the Side Chassis and Plastic for everything. Maybe some extra Metal would have been better, but this is already an heavy device, the more Metal you add, the more heavy the device becomes.
It is 16.1x7.74x14.35cm, as thick as a Power Bank more or less, but the overall size isn't bad at all, considering that i have reviewed devices with a similar size but much lower battery capacity. The weight is...really high. It isn't impossible to say that it doesn't feel heavy, it is heavy and bulky, but it couldn't have been otherwise.
On the front side there is a rare-to-find Flat Display (no 2.5D) and the upper front side of the device features a Front-Facing Camera, an Earpiece, and the Sensors hole that includes Light, Proximity and Gesture Sensors. Unfortunately, a Notification LED isn't here. Why? I guess because you can keep the screen-on forever (Daydream/Screen Saver) and the device will still reach the end of the day. It is still a missing feature though.
As regards the lower front side, there is the soft-keys zone with Recents, Home and Back buttons, not backlit.
On the back side there is the Plastic Back Cover with a Leather (synthetic or real, i don't know, it feels synthetic to me) Layer in the center.
The upper rear side of the device features the Camera Sensor supported by a Single-LED - Single-Tone Flashlight, together with the Fingerprint Scanner in the center.
On the lower rear side there is only the OUKITEL logo since the Speaker is positioned on the lower side of the device.
Device
Screen
As an huge upgrade from the K10000 (not PRO), this one has a FHD IPS Screen with a overall good color reproduction, still with the usual high color temperature that doesn't make the white balance perfect. It is still better than the K6000 Plus screen though.
Its light sensor supports smooth light changes with a maximum brightness of ~370lux. Not too high, neither too low.
Viewing Angles are as good as you would expect from a good IPS screen, and the lack of a 2.5D glass reduces even more the gap between the screen and the real glass.
Camera
Unlike what happened with the U11 Plus featuring the same Rear Camera sensor (AR1335), this one has a complete set of Camera Features, with an overall decent photos quality and good performance for low-light shots. Unfortunately though, it shares the same flashlight bug found on most latest OUKITEL devices. (out-of-sync)
Some HDR On/Off shots plus some extra random photos.
Excluding the out-of-sync issue, the flashlight is pretty powerful and is able to provide a lot of light to support the camera sensor.
As regards Video Recording, 1080p30 videos are recorded with a decent level of details, just remember that there is no OIS so you can’t expect stable videos.
The Front Camera is a standard GalaxyCore GC5025 (5MP), with Wide-Angle.
Audio
Speaker Quality is average, with almost inexistent low-frequencies but with an high level of volume.
As regards the Microphone, it is decent, maybe not the best i have ever tried on a smartphone, but still acceptable. In-Call Quality is decent too, nothing to complain about.
GPS
Thanks to the Plastic Back Cover, the GPS gets maximum signal everywhere, everytime. Probably the most performant MT6750T device for Signal and Accuracy.
Indoors on the left, outdoors on the right.
Telephony, Mobile Network & WiFi
Providing full european bands support (with 4G Band 20), the device was able to keep a stable connection to my 4G Network, but there is an issue somewhere with the Modem/Baseband, because even with maximum 4G signal, the speed was really bad (as you can see from the screenshot). OUKITEL, take a look at this.
I know that this is weird, but as regards the WiFi Connection the situation is completely different. I have never seen a smartphone with a mid-end Mediatek CPU reaching so high speed (almost the maximum from my internet connection) using my 5.0GHz connection. Outstanding.
Battery Life
This battery monster isn't only declared to have a 10000mAh, but it also matches that capacity for real, with a small extra of 240mAh.
Also on this device, i was able to run the PCMark Battery Test correctly, and the result is as impressive as you would expect from a 10000mAh battery. Almost 24 hours. Sincerely, i might have expected an even higher result, but i think the device still needs some improvements for power management.
As regards battery charging times, the MTK Pump Express charger is just a MUST in order to recharge the smartphone in a reasonable time. It gets a bit hot while charging, but it takes more or less 3 hours, and the ambient temperature was 32/33 degrees celsius. (yeah a bit hot to be an indoor temperature)
Software
Following most previous OUKITEL devices, including the K10000 (not PRO), also this one comes with a Clean Android 7.0 Nougat release, with May 2017 security patches and no pre-installed bloatware.
The UI feels smooth, with rocking solid performance even while running intensive tasks, and almost inexistent micro-lags.
The usual pack of Mediatek features is here, with MiraVision, Gestures (such as tap-to-wake) and so on...
There is no Gyroscope or Magnetometer/Compass...also on this one...
No malwares detected with Malware-Bytes Anti-Malware using latest definitions.
The Fingerprint Scanner is accurate. I managed to unlock the screen everytime. As regards the unlock speed, it is almost instant.

Review (part 2)
Benchmarks
I have used 3DMark, AndroBench, Antutu Benchmark, Epic Citadel, GeekBench 4, GFXBench, PCMark (Work 2.0, Computer Vision, Storage & Work 1.0) and Vellamo to stress the device to the limit. I won’t test Games or Video Playback because there are already some related tests included in these Benchmark suites.
3DMark – Thankfully the Mali-T860MP2 is able to beat the K10000 (not PRO) with no doubts.
AndroBench – Sligtly unstable I/O performance, with high read speed but a bit too much low write speed.
Antutu Benchmark – I won’t say a lot about this benchmark, this isn’t as reliable as others. I’m providing this just for benchmarks lovers.
Epic Citadel – 37.9FPS, just sufficient for acceptable 1080p gaming experience.
GeekBench – 8x Cortex-A53 cores with the usual low single core performance and decent multi-core performance.
CPU
Compute
GFXBench – As expected, this hard-to-handle benchmark struggles to run on this GPU, but it is really demanding compared to what games really require to run.
PCMark – Usual scores for this Benchmark Suite, do not need to be commented.
Work 2.0
Computer Vision
Storage
Work 1.0
Vellamo – Compared to other MT6750T devices i have reviewed, i think there is something limiting CPU performance slightly, i guess the lack of a metal back cover causes the CPU to get hot easier.
Conclusions
There are many words to describe this device, some are positive, some are negative, but none of them can matters really except this: UNIQUE. Based on a research i made (you can do it by yourself using Google), this, together with the predecessor K10000, is the only smartphone ever released with a 10000mAh battery.
Of course this isn't a device for everyone, you need to deal with the weight and the thickness, but if you choose to go for something like this, i am pretty sure you know what you are going to get.
In my opinion, compared to the K10000, lots of upgrades have been made to the device, with a better CPU/GPU, more RAM/ROM and a FHD screen. This is not a Camera Phone, but the Rear Camera sensor is reasonably decent, the hopefully it will be kept updated in the future with new Android Versions.
If with the next model OUKITEL chooses to introduce a Notification LED and a Compass/Gyroscope, i will be able to declare it a perfect smartphone.
Pros:
Outstanding Battery Life
Clean Android OS with latest security patches
Huge amount of included accessories
Cons:
No Notification LED
No Magnetometer/Gyroscope Support
Some issues with 4G Connection Speed
Rating: 8.7
Packaging and Accessories: 10
Design and Materials: 8.5
Performance and Heat Dissipation: 8.5
Screen: 8.5
Camera: 7.5
Sound: 7.5
Battery Life: 10
Software: 8
OEM Support: 10
Price: 9
You can find full-res images (I know, Quality isn't excellent) here: http://imgur.com/a/zzWEb
Official Website: http://www.oukitel.com/products/k/k10000-pro-69.html
You can buy it on many online shops. Official, and authorized, Retailers (such as the classic AliExpress) are listed in the OUKITEL website.​

Hello,
I have a problem with the Oukitel K10000 Pro in France.
I have to change mobile operator to confirm my hypothesis. I went from the operator Free Mobile to Bouygues Telecom to do different and enormous test.
This telephony only works on 1800 MHz frequency. If you do not pick up a relay antenna with a frequency of 1800 MHz (LTE) then the phone does not work.
In big cities the mobile connects and disconnects each time it passes on an antenna relay 1800 Mhz or not. So more network the majority of the time and more network as soon as one leaves the big cities and that is not covered by the frequency 1800 Mhz. For information, this phone works very well in 4G (only the frequency 4G LTE works) 200 meters from my home. Covered by an antenna (and checked with Bouygues customer service)
Either it is false advertising, or there is a manufacturing defect because we find other cases on the net. Note that I am very satisfied with the old model K10000 that has been working properly for a year.
Very disappointed with this new model which nevertheless displays the same network characteristics.

HOMTOM S9 Plus - Information & Reviews - 6.0" HD+ | MT6750T | 4GB | 64GB | 18:9

HOMTOM S9 Plus - Information & Reviews - 6.0" HD+ | MT6750T | 4GB | 64GB | 18:9
HOMTOM S9 Plus
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Specs:
Dimensions: 74.5 x 158.8 x 8.2 mm
Weight: 207g
Chassis: Metal + Plastic
SoC: MediaTek MT6750T
CPU: ARM Cortex-A53, 4 x 1500 MHz + 4 x 1000 MHz, Cores: 4 + 4
GPU: ARM Mali-T860 MP2 650MHz, Cores: 2
Network: 4G Cat.6 (300MBps) with VoLTE Support
RAM: 4 GB
Storage: 64 GB
Memory cards: microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Display: 6.0 in, IPS, 720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 Aspect Ratio
Protection:
Battery: 4050 mAh, Li-Polymer
OS: Android 7.0 Nougat (Themed)
Back Camera: 13MP (4160 x 3120), Sony IMX135
Front Camera: 8MP (3264 x 2448), GalaxyCore GC8024
SIM card: Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
Wi-Fi: b, g, n 2.4GHz/5.0GHz, dual-band, Wi-Fi Hotspot
USB: 2.0, Micro-USB
Bluetooth: 4.0
Positioning: GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Other Features: Fingerprint Scanner, Notification LED
Colors: Midnight Black, Coral Blue, Arctic Silver
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https://www.homtom.cc/index.php?main_page=products_info&pid=258
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/homtom-s9-plus-development-support-t3731177
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Review (part 1)
Introduction
This is the HOMTOM S9 Plus.
Hardware
In the last few months lots of "bezel-less" or MI MIX/S8 devices have been released as never before, and this HOMTOM S9 Plus is no exception. This S9 Plus by HOMTOM is a MI MIX inspired model but with way different characteristics, starting from the chassis design and ending with the internal hardware.
The device is powered by a mid-range Mediatek MT6750T with 4GB of RAM and 64GB of Storage all powered by an huge 4050mAh battery that, apparently, offers even some extra juice. More about this in the following paragraphs.
Unboxing
Compared to the usual rectangular packaging, this one feels more premium, even though the contents might leave you slightly disappointed: 1x Micro-USB Cable, 1x USB OTG Cable, 1x 5V/2A USB Charger, 1x User Guide, 1x SIM Card Tray Removal Tool, 1x Plastic Screen Protector, 1x Hard Plastic Cover (no TPU) and the Smartphone (of course). A screen protector is already applied.
This is one of those devices not made for maximum comfort in hand since, even though it is compact, it is slightly "bricky" with no rounded corners. Other than that, it feels solid and there are no visible imperfections anywhere, neither visible glue between the chassis and the back cover. You can feel the coldness (or the opposite, since it works as an heatspreader) of the metal, and this is always a good sign.
Considering the 6 inches screen, this device is one of the most compact i have ever tested (15.8x7.37x0.97cm), as big as my Xiaomi Mi Note 2 that features a 5.7 inches screen. The same can't be said for the weight, since it is slighty heavy considering that there is no metal on back: 226g.
On the front side there is the usual 2.5D glass with the IPS panel underneath and the upper front side of the device features an Earpiece and the Sensors hole that includes Light and Proximity Sensors. A Notification LED is here, and it is an RGB variant.
Here you can see the LED in action.
On the lower front side there is the Fingerprint Scanner and the Front-Facing camera. Unfortunately there is lots of wasted space where hardware buttons could have been fitted without any issue at all.
The back side features a glossy plastic surface that produces some nice light effects. Apparently, there is no oleophobic coating so it is a fingerprint magnet.
The upper rear side of the device features the protruding Dual Camera Sensors with a small rounded Single-LED Flashlight next to them.
On the lower rear side there isn't anything important except the HOMTOM logo since the speaker is located on the bottom.
Device
Screen
An HD+ (that is basically HD with some extra vertical pixels) screen for a 6 inches surface isn't the best idea to be honest, since the pixel density gets too low decreasing the viewing experience, but i must say that on this device i can't notice any serious quality decrease compared to a FHD panel, meaning that HOMTOM opted for an high-quality one.
As regards its color accuracy, it is decent but not the best since the color temperature needs to be calibrated in order to get rid of a blueish tint noticeable on my unit.
No issues noticed with the light sensor, it works just fine and it is accurate. Here you can see the screen brightness.
Viewing Angles are as good as you would expect from an high-quality IPS panel.
Camera
For some reason HOMTOM choose to use an outdated Sony IMX135 13MP camera sensor for the rear camera, that technically isn't tol bad, but in late 2017 there are way better options that could have been choosen. Anyway, photos look decent with accurate colors but there is some noise noticeable even in photos taken outdoors. HDR works perfectly though, almost a must to get some higher level of detail.
Here you can see some random photos, including macro shots.
As expected from a Single-LED flashlight, it is just enough to support the sensor in low-light conditions, just don't expect superb results.
Videos are recorded at 1080p30 with an overall stable frame-rate and acceptable quality, not the best neither the worst. You can't get anything better from this camera sensor.
The front-camera is a pretty standard 8MP sensor (GalaxyCore GC8024) that is pretty good for almost all kind of usages. Average quality, nothing to complain about.
Audio
The speaker used for this device is pretty powerful and provides a minor amount of low frequencies at maximum volume, but a minor distortion is noticeable. In-call Quality is just fine, and the earpiece is loud but lacks low frequencies at all, as usual on those bezel-less devices where the isn't much space for the speaker.
Something that is perfect, even though there is no second microphone for noise suppression, is the main microphone. It provides a crystal clear recording with no issues with the volume.
GPS
Mediocre GPS Signal and Accuracy, even though GLONASS is supported. It is stable though so no issues with navigation softwares.
Indoors on the left, outdoors on the right.
Telephony, Mobile Network & WiFi
Just like most chinese devices, also HOMTOM provides full european 4G bands support (including Band 20), and i noticed the same lack of signal reported in the GPS test. I am not saying that it is really low, but not as high as it should be, and the lower than usual speed confirms it.
Unfortunately the same lack of signal has been noticed in the WiFi tests. It supports 5GHz networks but again the signal isn't excellent, as a result the download test does look like it has been made on my 2.4GHz connection instead.
Battery Life
In order to be sure that this result was accurate, i tested its real battery capacity two times (always using my trusty USB tester) and i can confirm that the battery capacity seems to be higher than declared, almost 300mAh of extra power, always appreciated ^^. (real ~4305mAh, declared 4050mAh)
Considering the 6 inches IPS panel and the not so power-friendly Mediatek SOC, the PCMark Battery Test is impressive. 12 hours and 17 minutes at minimum brightness, WiFi on and Sync on. Well Done HOMTOM for the excellent power optimization.
Sadly no Mediatek Pump Express charger has been provided for faster charging considering the battery capacity. The 5V/2A charger manages to recharge the device completely more or less 3 hours.
Software
Being the first HOMTOM device i ever review, i wasn't aware of their Custom UI. The device runs on Android 7.0 Nougat with outdated security patches (c'mon HOMTOM, you can't release a new device with old software!), with a nice-looking theme and no preinstalled bloatware (except Xender but it can be uninstalled). It runs 100% smooth with no lags even under high-load, mainly thanks to the HD+ only screen that reduces the GPU-load.
Some Mediatek Features are here such as Gestures, Tap-to-Wake, etc...including MiraVision.
Unfortunately there is no Gyroscope or Magnetometer/Compass.
No malwares detected with Malware-Bytes Anti-Malware using latest definitions. Kaspersky Anti-Virus causes the device to self-reboot for some weird reason.
As regards the fingerprint scanner, it is accurate and fast enough. Not the fastest neither the slowest. It is possible to use it to control the UI, something that can be choosen from the Fingerprint settings.

Review (part 2)
Benchmarks
I have used 3DMark, AndroBench, Antutu Benchmark, Epic Citadel, GeekBench 4, GFXBench, PCMark (Work 2.0, Computer Vision, Storage & Work 1.0) and Vellamo to stress the device to the limit. I won’t test Games or Video Playback because there are already some related tests included in these Benchmark suites.
3DMark – MT6750T (Mali-T860MP2 GPU) + HD+ screen = pretty good 3D performance. Way higher compared to FHD alternatives.
AndroBench – Excellent I/O Performance, an high-quality eMMC has been used. One of the fastest found on a MT6750T device.
Antutu Benchmark – I won’t say a lot about this benchmark, this isn’t as reliable as others. I’m providing this just for benchmarks lovers.
Epic Citadel – Excellent result for a mid-range SOC, really enjoyable games on this device.
GeekBench – Of course the HD+ res. doesn't improve CPU performance, similar to other MT6750T devices and enough for most basic tasks.
CPU
Compute
GFXBench – The same thoughts written for the 3DMark benchmark are valid also for this one.
PCMark – Overall high scores, still impressive Storage performance also here.
Work 2.0
Computer Vision
Storage
Work 1.0
Vellamo – Weird result for the Chrome Browser test, really low for some reason, while other scores are just fine similar to other MT6750T devices.
Conclusions
As a device meant to compete directly with other 6 inches alternatives, this is absolutely not a bad one. Sure, HOMTOM could have used better antennas or a better rear camera sensor, but it is impressively complete and well-made.
If the company releases an OTA Update with up-to-date Android Security Patches and, hopefully, some improvements to the camera software, it might differentiate itself from others. In the current status though, it is just a reasonably good device with some minor flaws.
Do i recommend it? Yes, unless you are looking for a more ergonomic alternative.
Pros:
Excellent Build Quality
Decent Screen Quality
RGB Notification LED
Solid Performance
Nice Design
Cons:
Camera Software needs to be improved
No Magnetometer/Compass & Gyroscope
Outdated Android Security Patches
Lower than average signal reception (GPS/WiFi/4G)
Low Pixel Density due to the HD+ only res.
Rating: 8.6
Packaging and Accessories: 8.5
Design and Materials: 9.5
Performance and Heat Dissipation: 9.5
Screen: 8.5
Camera: 7.5
Sound: 8
Battery Life: 10
Software: 7.5
OEM Support: 8.5
Price: 8.5
You can find full-res images (I know, Quality isn't excellent) here: https://imgur.com/a/pxcDb
Official Website: https://www.homtom.cc/index.php?main_page=products_info&pid=258
You can buy it on many online shops. Official, and authorized, Retailers are listed in the HOMTOM website.​

Is anyone working on Lineage OS 15 for HomTom S9 Plus
Hello,
I wanted to see if any developers are working on a version of Lineage for HomTom S9 plus. Any information relating to that would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for all the help

I-M-GOODMAN said:
Hello,
I wanted to see if any developers are working on a version of Lineage for HomTom S9 plus. Any information relating to that would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks for all the help
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Do you know how to get twrp on this device?

Oxofrmbl said:
Do you know how to get twrp on this device?
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A dev. & support thread will be opened soon, with all the material if available. Already requested the firmware to HOMTOM.

Nice, thank you.
since this morning i have the current firmware (V801_HT_S9_V04_20171201)

Oxofrmbl said:
Nice, thank you.
since this morning i have the current firmware (V801_HT_S9_V04_20171201)
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Yes, that's the one i have added to the thread.

Alberto96 said:
A dev. & support thread will be opened soon, with all the material if available. Already requested the firmware to HOMTOM.
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That'll be fantastic. I've just been given this phone as smashed my other and I must say, its not a bad phone really, quite heavy but at least I know its in my pocket & know ive not lost it.
I'd love to get root on it but not use to rooting MTK devices so some easy clear instructions would be great. I tried the one in OP but with my lack of understanding of these devices, I couldn't get it done. Some places mention mtk tools program, but I really don't want to jump straight into it & mess the phone up.

Gstar35 said:
That'll be fantastic. I've just been given this phone as smashed my other and I must say, its not a bad phone really, quite heavy but at least I know its in my pocket & know ive not lost it.
I'd love to get root on it but not use to rooting MTK devices so some easy clear instructions would be great. I tried the one in OP but with my lack of understanding of these devices, I couldn't get it done. Some places mention mtk tools program, but I really don't want to jump straight into it & mess the phone up.
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Thread already exists, but no twrp so far
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/homtom-s9-plus-development-support-t3731177

Oxofrmbl said:
Thread already exists, but no twrp so far
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/homtom-s9-plus-development-support-t3731177
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Thanks, I seen that & that's where I meant to post, sorry. Yh, its say twrp not available but has SuperSU & magisk flashable through twrp, does mean we can't root safely yet until we have twrp?
I'm not too fussed about TWRP tbh, just want root to block ads & use Substratum. Can Mtk tool for PC root this phone?
Edit: I will read up more on mtk devices anyway as new to me. I'm use to flashing Samsung phones etc but not this one.

OUKITEL K6 - Information & Reviews - 6.0" FHD+ | Helio P23 | 6GB | 64GB | 6300mAh

OUKITEL K6 - Information & Reviews - 6.0" FHD+ | Helio P23 | 6GB | 64GB | 6300mAh
OUKITEL K6
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Specs:
Dimensions: 158.7 x 76.3 x 10.4 mm
Weight: 211.5g
Chassis: Metal + Plastic
SoC: MediaTek Helio P23 (MT6763)
CPU: ARM Cortex-A53, 4 x 2300 MHz + 4 x 1650 MHz, Cores: 4 + 4
GPU: ARM Mali-G71 MP2 770MHz, Cores: 2
Network: 4G Cat.6 (300MBps) with VoLTE Support
RAM: 6 GB
Storage: 64 GB
Memory cards: microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Display: 6.0 in, IPS, 2160 x 1080 pixels, 24 bit, 18:9 Aspect Ratio
Protection:
Battery: 6300 mAh, Li-Polymer
OS: Android 7.1 Nougat
Back Camera: 4608 x 3456 pixels (16MP), interpolated to 21MP
Front Camera: 3264 x 2448 pixels (8MP), interpolated to 13MP
SIM card: Dual-SIM, Dual-Standby
Wi-Fi: a, b, g, n 2.4GHz/5.0GHz, dual-band, Wi-Fi Hotspot
USB: 2.0, Type-C
Bluetooth: 4.2
Positioning: GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Other Features: Fingerprint Scanner, Notification LED, NFC, Gyroscope, Compass
Colors: Black, Blue
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Official Website:
http://www.oukitel.com/products/k/oukitel-k6-82.html
Development & Support:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/general/oukitel-k6-development-support-t3743232
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Reviews:
My own review: Post #18 & #19
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Oukitel K6
Moved to here

I did also ordered this ouikitel K6 phone afther a Vernee mix2 fiasco
Phone would be in stock 8 jan, but did not arrive ,i did mail banggood about it, and told me they will be in stock the 14 januari, ??
specs are spectacular for the presaleprize of 168 euro.

Ordered mine 25 Dec looking on bang good website says it's available now
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shipped out today
carl.kenyon2 said:
Ordered mine 25 Dec looking on bang good website says it's available now
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Hi Carl i did got a message from Banggood today my oukitel K6 is shipped out

rolandvb said:
Hi Carl i did got a message from Banggood today my oukitel K6 is shipped out
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I spoke to them last night I ordered blue and black they said blue was in stock but not black so they split the order and hopefully are sending out the blue one today. For black they said maybe 2-3 weeks before back in stock.
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According to this video android pay does not work.

On official oukitel YouTube videos it says android pay supported if not that's a total bummer and false advertising but we will see
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I am hoping to get android pay working using magisk. I emailed [email protected] today to ask for a download link for the stock ROM. I'm still waiting for the phone to be shipped as well!

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uncleabubear said:
I am hoping to get android pay working using magisk. I emailed [email protected] today to ask for a download link for the stock ROM. I'm still waiting for the phone to be shipped as well!
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would be nice if they would provide the factory rom , i doubt we will get it soon
i did e mail oukitel 3 times and got now anwers at all

rolandvb said:
would be nice if they would provide the factory rom , i doubt we will get it soon
i did e mail oukitel 3 times and got now anwers at all
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Don't worry, I'm usually able to get it in maximum 7 days

I got an email half an hour ago from Banggood saying that my phone has been shipped out. Estimated delivery on the 31st January!

just ordered this phone from aliexpress last night , friend over the road has the older k3 looks a nice phone

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Alberto96 said:
Don't worry, I'm usually able to get it in maximum 7 days
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Hope you will get the rom so mods will be possible

Anyone received the phone yet?

Xraven771 said:
Anyone received the phone yet?
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Not yet. my K6 did arrive today in Zwitserland and is alreddy on the way to the Netherlands, so maybe i will receive the K6 end of this week

Mine says it's in Belgium departure to country of destination so on its way
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Review (part 1)
Introduction
This is the OUKITEL K6.
Hardware
Coming as the first Helio P23 device ever released on the market (correct me if i am wrong), this new K6 should be the successor to the K6000 Plus. It could be easily considered as the second flagship, together with the MIX 2, from OUKITEL since the specs are not bad at all. It comes with 6GB of RAM, 64GB of ROM an
d an huge 6300mAh battery.
Unboxing
Unlike the K8000 reviewed before, this K6 comes with a whole new packaging that also looks more premium, even inside. The amount of included accessories is still the same: 1x Type-C USB Cable, 1x 5V/3A USB Charger (not sure whether this is a Pump Express charger or not), 1x User Manual, 1x SIM Card Removal Tool, 1x Warranty Certificate, 1x OTG Cable, 1x TPU Cover and the Smartphone (of course). A screen protector is already applied.
The K6 doesn't feature anymore a full-metal chassis found on the K6000, but they choose to go with a plastic back cover (not-removable) instead. That's a pity because it is something that makes a device more premium. Anyway, the plastic cover doesn't seem to affects its solidity too much, even though i can notice some minor imperfections where the plastic touches the metal body. Also, i will never understand the need to remove the 3.5mm Headphone Jack on thick devices. There are just no valid reasons that would justify this, and i am not the only one to think the same.
As a battery phone with a 5.99" 18:9 screen and 6300mAh of battery, it is almost obvious to not expect a compact device. It is 15.8x7.61x1.08cm with a weight of 263g, really heavy considering the size. I don't understand why it is so heavy considering the plastic back cover.
This is probably one of the most complete devices i have ever reviewed, since it includes both Front Flashlight and Notification LED (RGB) on the upper front side while still keeping the reasonably thin bezel. Of course there is also a Front Camera, the Earpiece and Light/Proximity sensors.
Nothing to complain about the Notification LED, it is really bright and RGB.
On the lower front side there isn't anything at all.
As regards the back side, it features, as already said, a plastic non-removable cover with a nice-looking light effect. Still, it is plastic so expect to scratch it easily. I may recommend to use a screen protector also on the back in order to not ruin the effect.
The upper rear side of the device features the Camera Sensor with a Dual-LED - Single-Tone Flashlight on the left, and a Fingerprint Scanner just below.
Just like most latest devices, there isn't anything important except the OUKITEL logo on the lower back side.
Device
Screen
Compared to the MIX 2 5.99" 18:9 screen, the one used on the K6 is, in my opinion, not as good as i would have expected. Colors look slightly washed out even after some calibration using MiraVision, and i can notice a minor smearing effect while scrolling menus. It seems to be a common issue for this kind of rounded screens, since i found a similar issue on another device reviewed some weeks ago, so it might be a software issue or just a limit of this first gen of panels. Hopefully in the future this will only get better.
Nothing to complain about the light sensor, and the screen brightness is high enough for a sufficient visibility under direct sunlight.
The rounded corners do not seem to affect viewing angles at all, as good as they should be on a IPS panel.
Camera
Identical to the MIX 2, this K6 features a Samsung 16MP rear camera sensor that, together with the new Helio P23 ISP (Image Signal Processor), does seem to provide some great shots. HDR works decently, and the amount of image noise is not too high, as long as the available light is high enough of course. An overall good result.
Also the Flashlight seems to work properly, no out-of-sync issues neither lack of light. Powerful enough, maybe a dual-tone variant would have been better.
Excellent results as regards the Camcorder. Videos are recorded in 1080p30 with a really stable framerate, no stuttering and high image quality. Currently the best Mediatek device ever tested in this area.
The front-camera sensor is, unfortunately, unknown (was not able to obtain the codename) but it should be an 8MP camera sensor interpolated to 13MP. Thanks to the Flashlight, it is possible to obtain some pretty decent shots even in low-light conditions. Pretty average quality.
Audio
It is pretty common for most smartphone to not feature a really powerful speaker, especially with latest models where, due to the bezels reduction, the space for a big chamber is slowly decreasing. This K6 is not exception. It doesn't feature a really loud speaker unit, but the sound is clean and there is a minor amount of low frequencies.
Unfortunately though, just like on the MIX 2, the Earpiece seem to produce a slightly distorted sound at highest volume. This is where the lack of a proper sound chamber is noticeable. Anyway, it is loud enough.
Nothing to complain about the Microphone, it is properly calibrated, and the lack of a secondary microphone does not seem to affect much the quality. Perfectly usable for calls and video recording.
GPS
Excellent results for the GPS. An high amount of satellites gets locked, even indoors.
Indoors on the left, outdoors on the right.
Telephony, Mobile Network & WiFi
The device is meant to be used with European Networks (Band 20 included), just like most Chinese devices that are sold with EU Plug chargers. As regards the signal, i was not able to find any issue or lack of network connection, and the speed test run on 4G confirms it. Not a bad result.
For some reason, Mediatek keeps providing a WiFi N-only card even for last-gen mid-range chipsets, thus there is no WiFi AC support on this device. Still, 5GHz WiFi N networks are perfectly working. Connected to my home network, the device is able to use my internet bandwidth completely.
Battery Life
Starting from the Battery Capacity, i was not able to confirm the 6300mAh battery capacity declared by OUKITEL, instead i get a result of ~6090mAh. They declare a minimum of 6000mAh, but a typical of 6300mAh is definitely unrealistic considering it (it is usually ~100mAh higher from the min, not that much).
Battery Life is just outstanding compared to the previous gen Helio P20/25. The PCMark Battery Life test provided a result of 22 hours and 5 minutes, able to last at least two days of heavy usage (or one if you don't sleep...just kidding). Test run at minimum brightness, with WiFi on and Sync on.
OUKITEL seem to be really proud of the choice to use a 5V/3A charger (Pump Express 3?) for this device. They are not alone, OnePlus also uses a 5V charger with even higher current. Based on some testing made by external websites, this reduces the device temperature while keeping the charging speed high. Is it really making a difference compared to a standard up to 12V quick charger? Well, i was not able to notice that much difference as regards the charging speed, but the device felt noticeable cooler to the touch.
Software
Different from previous devices reviewed in the past, this is the first one that comes with Android 7.1 instead of 7.0, probably due to the newer BSP provided by Mediatek for the Helio P23. Unfortunately it isn't Android 8.0 Oreo, but i guess it will be updated really soon.
The OS is clean, there is no bloatware pre-installed excluding a third-party keyboard that can be disabled, and it runs pretty smooth with no lags neither slow-downs.
Something even more interesting about this K6 is the NFC Antenna. As far as i know, this is the first time OUKITEL implements this feature, so well done for this choice. Unfortunately i can't test Android Pay here in Italy so...i need your user feedback about its compatibility.
All Mediatek Goodies such as MiraVision, Gestures (double-tap to unlock included) and others are included.
An extra feature has been included with this model: Face ID/Face Unlock. How does it work? It just uses the front facing camera to recognize your face, do not rely on it if you care about your device's security. Period (also clearly written in the warning).
Both Gyroscope and Magnetometer/Compass are present.
No malwares detected with Malware-Bytes Anti-Malware using latest definitions.
As regards the Fingerprint Scanner, it is really accurate, but slightly slow. Personally, i prefer accuracy more than speed, but if an OTA Update will be able to speed-up the reading process, it would be even better.

Review (part 2)
Benchmarks
I have used 3DMark, AndroBench, Antutu Benchmark, GeekBench 4, GFXBench, PCMark (Work 2.0, Computer Vision, Storage & Work 1.0), V1 - GPU Benchmark Pro and Vellamo to stress the device to the limit. I won’t test Games or Video Playback because there are already some related tests included in these Benchmark suites.
3DMark – Even though this Helio P23 comes with a new-gen Mali-G71 GPU, it is less powerful compared to the one found on the Helio P25. Not a bad result, but pretty average.
AndroBench – No words about this result, it is just outstanding for an eMMC 5.1.
Antutu Benchmark – I won’t say a lot about this benchmark, this isn’t as reliable as others. I’m providing this just for benchmarks lovers.
GeekBench – For some reasons, it fails to get an internet connection. To know more: http://support.primatelabs.com/discussions/geekbench/23518-not-internet-connection-detected
GFXBench – This benchmark is just too much for not high-end devices.
PCMark – Somehow this benchmark gets higher results compared to the Helio P25. As i always say, software optimizations are more important compared to raw performance, and this is the proof.
Work 2.0
Computer Vision
Storage
Work 1.0
V1 - GPU Benchmark Pro – Using the Snapdragon 820 preset, 3D performance seem to be a bit low for really heavy games. Consider to reduce graphics quality for a smoother experience.
Vellamo – Overall good results considering the CPU, somewhere in between the MT6750T and the Helio P25.
Conclusions
Being the first devices ever released by OUKITEL with such high specs, together with the MIX 2, i am not so surprised to see that some areas are not as good as they should have been. They always focused on battery life more than performance, and this new strategy can only help them to get better and better, device after device.
This is an overall good device, i like the thin bezels and also the new Helio P23 that seems to be way more power efficient compared to previous alternatives provided by Mediatek. Still, the lack of an headphone jack on such a thick device is really non-sense.
I recommend it to those looking for a battery phone that features almost everything, with no great requirements for gaming.
Pros:
Android 7.1 instead of the usual 7.0
NFC Support
Notification LED
Gyroscope & Magnetometer/Compass
Excellent Battery Life
Cons:
No 3.5mm Headphone Jack (adapter-only)
Not released with Android 8 Oreo
Noticeable smearing effect while scrolling menus/pages
Really heavy considering the plastic back cover
Requires longer than standard USB plugs
Rating: 8.7
Packaging and Accessories: 9
Design and Materials: 9
Performance and Heat Dissipation: 8.5
Screen: 7.5
Camera: 8.5
Sound: 7.5
Battery Life: 10
Software: 9.5
OEM Support: 9
Price: 8.5
You can find full-res images (I know, Quality isn't excellent) here: https://imgur.com/a/hJRms
Official Website: https://www.oukitel.com/products/k/k6-82.html
You can buy it on many online shops. Official, and authorized, Retailers are listed in the OUKITEL website.​

Hooray! I received my K6 this morning.
There is a new ota wireless update available.
Stock the phone is version build number oukitel_k6_v15_20171225
New update is oukitel_k6_v20_20180116
How to update
Search your app draw for wireless update
check for new update
download in app and install
or download here install in app through local updates
Best wishes Andrew