Huawei P10 Owners Discussion

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#216608 4-Jul-2017 21:06

I can't see a topic here for this phone....so I'll start one.

I bought one because I really liked what the camera does. My SGS 7 camera just wasn't as good and I wasn't going to pay $1400 for an SGS8.

But.......the P10 has a few things that are proving to be annoying.

First...the screen isn't polished glass like most phones....it's a factory-installed screen protector laid onto the screen. I almost ripped it off when I bought it...and when it resisted I googled it and and saw some photos from people more determined than I...and pulling the protector off basically wrecks it.

Second....some of the apps I use the most don't work very well. For example, Plugshare - an app for finding and navigating to electric car chargers. It works fine on every other phone I have tried it on: Nexus 5x, SGS6 and SGS7, (Motorola) Nexus 6, OnePlus 2....

The app will open fine...and then every action takes ages. You get the close or wait prompt up....and if you wait 30 seconds or so the app comes back. Another Example is Next Charge. I can't upload a photo. Every other phone will let me upload a photo....but I can't on the Huawei P10.

Other than that....I really like it. But lately I've found myself carrying a second phone to use with the apps that just don't want to work on the P10.

That's a bad sign. It means new phone coming up.

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#1812881 4-Jul-2017 21:13

I have handled a couple of these and they work very well. Is your one an NZ model or parallel imported? The App should work well on the phone as it is very well specced. Have you tried a factory reset? The factory fitted screen protector is best left on that is for sure.

Here is a crazy notion, lets give peace a chance.

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#1812890 4-Jul-2017 21:21

MikeB4:

I have handled a couple of these and they work very well. Is your one an NZ model or parallel imported? The App should work well on the phone as it is very well specced. Have you tried a factory reset? The factory fitted screen protector is best left on that is for sure.

I bought it from Spark at Bayfair in Tauranga.

I agree the app should work.....for whatever that's worth. :-)

The phone seems to have anti-virus on by default...and I know from work with PCs this can cause grief.

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#1812891 4-Jul-2017 21:25

Try a reset if it still has this behaviour I would take it back to Spark and discuss they fix or replace.

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#1833753 30-Jul-2017 15:30

Well....I've been using this phone for a while now...and I'm not really enjoying it. It has some issues with some apps I use frequently......and the cumulative effect is annoyance.

I've had the screen repaired on my SGS7 and I'll probably switch back to that.

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#1834552 31-Jul-2017 22:01

It's done.

The Huawei P10 is in a drawer.

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#2156617 8-Jan-2019 18:34

Just received:

Huawei is thrilled to announce the release of the EMUI 9.0 update to Huawei smartphone users in New Zealand following the launch of its latest flagship smartphone chipset Kirin 980. Based on Android Pie that was introduced earlier this year, the new OS update will introduce a customised next generation user experience.

“We are excited to launch this new update in New Zealand. As one of the leading smartphone manufacturers in the global market, Huawei’s latest EMUI 9.0 update contains the newest features to make the user experience on the Mate 10 and P20 Series even better than before” says General Manager of CBG Huawei New Zealand, Gavin Cheng.

The enhanced UX and high-speed performance of EMUI 9.0 enable an unmatched OS for Huawei phones that are intuitive and simple. EMUI 9.0 is now available on Huawei P20 Pro, Huawei P20, Huawei Mate 10 Pro and Huawei Mate 10. The beta version will be available on Huawei Nova 3i, Huawei P10 Plus and Huawei P10 to users who register to join using the HiCare application.

The EMUI 9.0 achieved another milestone with a wide range of incredible features. With a concept to ‘enable a quality life’, this unique user interface (UI) system is improves the usability and experience through the numerous breakthroughs, including the following highlights:

Enhanced and Intuitive User Experience

Seamless gesture navigation - To streamline and optimise the smartphone experience, Huawei has introduced a new and improved gesture-based navigation system for an even more intuitive navigation experience. The gesture-based navigation gives users the ability to swipe either left or right for a seamless ambidextrous experience. Additionally, Huawei has redesigned apps such as the world clock and photos to implement advanced single-handed control features, allowing users to easily control apps from the top to the bottom of the screen without overextending their thumb.
Less is more – The EMUI 9.0 update reduces the number of setting items by 10 per cent, taking it from 940 to 843. This makes it easier for users to enable all location services with one touch, instead of enabling GPS, WLAN, and mobile location services separately, streamlining the process and saving time. Reducing the number of items has ultimately led to a more superior user experience.
Natural and immersive - EMUI 9.0 brings nature into the home of Huawei users by incorporating nature-inspired sounds. All new alarm ring tones include natural ambient sounds ranging from the sound of water flowing to birds chirping. EMUI 9.0 leverages the Smart Colour Picker to improve the contrast and vibrancy of the UI as well as the readability of text, creating an immersive and natural experience. The new system focuses on a faster and smoother animation, minimising the possibilities of lagging between the usage of different apps and functions.
Digital Wellbeing – The update includes features that are designed to improve quality of life when it comes to smartphone usage. Colors & Eye Comfort offers options for a paper-like viewing, a customized viewing, or an Eye Comfort viewing for more comfortable reading at night. The update also comes with a variety of settings to achieve true digital balance with the ability to access a comprehensive break down of their screen time, as well as how often users unlock their devices. Users also have the ability to set boundaries with the option to restrict screen or app time without limiting the device from performing essential tasks such as Messaging and Dialer.
High-speed Performance

Speed is everything to Huawei and that is reflected in the EMUI 9.0 update. Not only is Huawei one of the first handset makers to launch a custom OS based on Android Pie, but the new system also boasts a smoother performance with 12.9 per cent improvement from its predecessor.

The app launching time has also shortened by a noticeable amount. It can launch popular apps such as Instagram 12 per cent faster and Spotify 11 per cent faster as well.

One of the heavyweight features of EMUI 9.0 will be its GPU Turbo 2.0 technology, the second generation of Huawei’s innovative graphics processing acceleration technology. GPU Turbo 2.0 can enhance touch controls in games and works in tandem with the App Assistant feature to deliver a smooth, premium mobile gaming experience. These features all allow for a more efficient user experience while operating the phone.

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#2156740 9-Jan-2019 07:59

Wonder if that includes P10 Lite..... some info Ive read says it does, and others say it dosent. Guess Ill have to wait and see.

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