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#1587007 6-Jul-2016 10:55

I was hoping the camera would get a decent upgrade, but a quick look at reviews suggests the new model is still pretty mediocre. Won't be rushing to replace our Ultra 6 devices which in terms of bang-for-buck I'm very happy with.

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#1587013 6-Jul-2016 11:03

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Agreed but slightly faster so may net out as a positive? The Ultra 6 does tend to lag a little at times

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#1592383 14-Jul-2016 11:11

Anyone has problem with the touch screen?

Mine bought in NOV last year, now the screen seems to be not very accurate for typing, such as you type T it will often return R.

Is it a fault?

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#1592386 14-Jul-2016 11:14

Huchiz:

Anyone has problem with the touch screen?

Mine bought in NOV last year, now the screen seems to be not very accurate for typing, such as you type T it will often return R.

Is it a fault?

Have a few in our fleet at work, and haven't had this issue. Though some have complained of funny things happening - which have been fixed by removing/replacing a scratched up plastic screen protector!

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#1592450 14-Jul-2016 12:47

Huchiz:

Anyone has problem with the touch screen?

Mine bought in NOV last year, now the screen seems to be not very accurate for typing, such as you type T it will often return R.

Is it a fault?

Mine failed. It started 'auto tapping' for me, which was entertaining. I have no problem with typing accuracy with my phone before it failed, or its replacement, so I'd say you're experiencing a fault.

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#1592485 14-Jul-2016 13:17

Wade:

macuser:

Mediatek CPU - I'm not sure I'm into that idea

That is the problem I have found with all my android phones, they have these periods of lag. Gets worse as they age. That is why I have gone off android, as it really damages the user experience.

Agreed but slightly faster so may net out as a positive? The Ultra 6 does tend to lag a little at times

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#1605402 6-Aug-2016 13:22

Is the battery replaceable by a service centre at all? Just wondering what happens if you need a new battery after a few years and you can't bear to part with the Smart Ultra:)

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#1606123 7-Aug-2016 21:53

Anyone else aware of the Facebook app update issue that's freezing these ultra phones?

https://community.vodafone.co.nz/t5/Android-phones/Vodafone-Smart-Ultra-6-Apps-stop-working/m-p/202754

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#1606161 8-Aug-2016 06:01

Jaxson: Anyone else aware of the Facebook app update issue that's freezing these ultra phones?

https://community.vodafone.co.nz/t5/Android-phones/Vodafone-Smart-Ultra-6-Apps-stop-working/m-p/202754

Its been a few days now. Seems a strange one. What s different about the ultra set up than all other Android devices?

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#1606217 8-Aug-2016 09:55

Jaxson: Anyone else aware of the Facebook app update issue that's freezing these ultra phones?

https://community.vodafone.co.nz/t5/Android-phones/Vodafone-Smart-Ultra-6-Apps-stop-working/m-p/202754

Yep, hit one of the guys at work. Initially thought the phone's time had come....

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#1606243 8-Aug-2016 10:33

tanivula:

Jaxson: Anyone else aware of the Facebook app update issue that's freezing these ultra phones?

https://community.vodafone.co.nz/t5/Android-phones/Vodafone-Smart-Ultra-6-Apps-stop-working/m-p/202754

Yep, hit one of the guys at work. Initially thought the phone's time had come....

I just downloaded and sideloaded the previous version and both FB and Messenger working fine

Edit: Holding just just power button for 30 odd seconds reboots phone, uninstall latest FB and Messenger and phone behaves 100% again

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#1606264 8-Aug-2016 11:13

I'm having issues with facebook and messenger. Can't update facebook or install messenger, it says device isn't compatible.

Is anybody got an app that you can't install called system updates by a developer chondong as in this redit post?

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#1606488 8-Aug-2016 18:25

Also having this.. Facebook was locking up, reinstalling didn't work, now I can't reinstall it or messenger, thought it might be because I was over in Aussie but guess not.

I guess I'll be taking the phone back and getting a refund after I land in NZ, A smartphone that can't run Facebook is clearly not fit for purpose!

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#1606490 8-Aug-2016 18:27

Lias:

Also having this.. Facebook was locking up, reinstalling didn't work, now I can't reinstall it or messenger, thought it might be because I was over in Aussie but guess not.

I guess I'll be taking the phone back and getting a refund after I land in NZ, A smartphone that can't run Facebook is clearly not fit for purpose!

lol relax

its the application not the phone

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#1606496 8-Aug-2016 18:33

Haven't had this issue yet (fingers crossed)

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