Help have you seen dual screen android phones

thejerwin · Aug 21, 2015

mikedt said:
Actually Samsung did, two years ago.
http://www.tuicool.com/articles/6vEz6v
A dual-screen Android flip-phone, the Galaxy Golden. Sure it was only available in Asia though.

That's a shame. [emoji17]

thejerwin · Aug 21, 2015

I'm assuming these phones run on ROMs provided by the OEMs as normal Android wouldn't accommodate two screens?

EarlyMon · Aug 21, 2015

thejerwin said:
I'm assuming these phones run on ROMs provided by the OEMs as normal Android wouldn't accommodate two screens?

"Normal Android" as you call it only runs on Nexus devices until you accommodate the need for a different kernel and often other apps because of all of the other hardware differences.

Unless you have a Nexus, your rom came from your ODM.

If you're not sure about that, notice that you can't load the Android Marshmallow preview right now unless you have a supported Nexus, and also that you've never received an OS update from Google unless you have one of their devices.

So the answer to your question is yes, definitely.

thejerwin · Aug 21, 2015

EarlyMon said:
"Normal Android" as you call it only runs on Nexus devices until you accommodate the need for a different kernel and often other apps because of all of the other hardware differences.

Unless you have a Nexus, your rom came from your ODM.

If you're not sure about that, notice that you can't load the Android Marshmallow preview right now unless you have a supported Nexus, and also that you've never received an OS update from Google unless you have one of their devices.

So the answer to your question is yes, definitely.

Another day, another thing learnt about Android OS. Thanks. [emoji1]

thejerwin · Aug 21, 2015

Oh, and this also explains why my phone hasn't gotten the stage fright patch.

EarlyMon · Aug 21, 2015

thejerwin said:
Oh, and this also explains why my phone hasn't gotten the stage fright patch.

You and virtually everyone else - the first patch was rushed out and didn't really fix the problem.

thejerwin · Aug 21, 2015

EarlyMon said:
You and virtually everyone else - the first patch was rushed out and didn't really fix the problem.

The one problem with Android. Updates.

Blu8 · Aug 21, 2015

I wouldn't say it's the only problem, though it can be. And even then that's a bigger problem with official android.

thejerwin · Aug 21, 2015

Blu8 said:
I wouldn't say it's the only problem, though it can be. And even then that's a bigger problem with official android.

Good thing I don't store sensitive data on my phone! Anyways, back to dual screens.

I think this is a bad idea because of the price, as you can pick up a great phone, and an e-reader like a Nook or Kindle for $150. [emoji58]

El Presidente · Aug 21, 2015

I actually think it's kind of a great idea. If the Yotaphone was readily available over here, I'd snap it up in a second.

I've no desire to carry a book reader and a phone around with me and my battery would last for days if I browsed/read stuff on the 2nd screen.

thejerwin · Aug 21, 2015

El Presidente said:
I actually think it's kind of a great idea. If the Yotaphone was readily available over here, I'd snap it up in a second.

I've no desire to carry a book reader and a phone around with me and my battery would last for days if I browsed/read stuff on the 2nd screen.

I prefer reading on a larger screen.
But we are all entitled to our own opinions. [emoji5]

thejerwin · Aug 21, 2015

I believe at least for the yota, the OEM should have waited for Android 6.0 considering the freaking large price. ;-)

John_Leeze · Aug 21, 2015

I think it's good idea to combine smartphone with reader, anyway it is an improvement in smartphone field, though the E-ink for both Yotaphone, U6, and other dual screen phones is only 4.7" now, it will be bigger in the future, I guess.

psionandy · Aug 22, 2015

El Presidente said:
I actually think it's kind of a great idea. If the Yotaphone was readily available over here, I'd snap it up in a second.

I've no desire to carry a book reader and a phone around with me and my battery would last for days if I browsed/read stuff on the 2nd screen.

I believe they have a physical store in London.... and you can order from their website... I had a play with one that ended up in a branch of Cex... but i'd just bought my oneplus and so it didn't go any further than that.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technolo.../Dual-screen-YotaPhone-2-launches-in-UK.html#

Andrew16 · Aug 22, 2015

El Presidente said:
I actually think it's kind of a great idea. If the Yotaphone was readily available over here, I'd snap it up in a second.

I've no desire to carry a book reader and a phone around with me and my battery would last for days if I browsed/read stuff on the 2nd screen.

While in pure performance metrics, Oukitel u6 will not be able to keep up with Yota, but it does not mean that i have to shell out more than $655 on Yota's flagship offering after one year's later. After all, Yota will be shipped until the next year and i even don't know whether it will be shipped.
So, spending $239 and sacrificing a wee bit of performance will result in a very smart purchase on my side.

sharlockden · Aug 22, 2015

mikedt said:
No, I'm actually English, I only live in China. And FYI you've actually listed most of the brands I would trust. I have an Oppo, a Lenovo and a couple of Samsungs.

EDIT:

So who exactly is Oukitel? The website is registered to a "Shenzhen o digital electronics co LTD" who?.....which is apparently only contactable via a free QQ or Hotmail email or anonymous web-form....OK.

there must be some misunderstanding about your information.
all can contact oukitel via Skype, Email and Facebook message.
oukitel is the brand for phones. and Yunji is oukitel's factory name. Yunji produces for many years as the OEM factory for overseas brands like Spice, Karbonn, BQ, Wolder and Doogee, etc.

EarlyMon · Aug 22, 2015

Andrew16 said:
While in pure performance metrics, Oukitel u6 will not be able to keep up with Yota, but it does not mean that i have to shell out more than $655 on Yota's flagship offering after one year's later. After all, Yota will be shipped until the next year and i even don't know whether it will be shipped.
So, spending $239 and sacrificing a wee bit of performance will result in a very smart purchase on my side.

OK great, enjoy your Oukitel. It sounds like just what you want.

The Yota isn't a midrange device, and I'd much rather have had the chance to own that one. That would be a much smarter purchase for me.

thejerwin · Aug 22, 2015

EarlyMon said:
OK great, enjoy your Oukitel. It sounds like just what you want.

The Yota isn't a midrange device, and I'd much rather have had the chance to own that one. That would be a much smarter purchase for me.

As for me, I'd go for the Oukitel. I could build a great PC with 630 bucks.

EarlyMon · Aug 22, 2015

sharlockden said:
there must be some misunderstanding about your information.

There's no misunderstanding about your relationship with Andrew16 or how well we suddenly have China defending this phone ok.

Anyone interested in the Oukitel can visit their website at the cc domain, shop from there, and find a store selling it for US$239.99.

There - equal time for both phones, done.

Let's let this be the end of the Oukitel sales spam.

mikedt · Aug 22, 2015

Andrew16 said:
While in pure performance metrics, Oukitel u6 will not be able to keep up with Yota, but it does not mean that i have to shell out more than $655 on Yota's flagship offering after one year's later. After all, Yota will be shipped until the next year and i even don't know whether it will be shipped.
So, spending $239 and sacrificing a wee bit of performance will result in a very smart purchase on my side.

Good luck when the firmware corrupts and it bricks after three months.....yeh $239 down the drain.

FYI :thumbsupdroid:

http://androidforums.com/threads/of...blets-worth-the-low-cost.631594/#post-5072099

Some of the vendors that Oukitel lists are banned by Android Forums. e.g. www.********.com ..censored by the forum software. Which I think says something about reputation, e.g. spamming, lousy customer service, fraud, etc.

mikedt · Aug 22, 2015

sharlockden said:
there must be some misunderstanding about your information.
all can contact oukitel via Skype, Email and Facebook message.
oukitel is the brand for phones. and Yunji is oukitel's factory name. Yunji produces for many years as the OEM factory for overseas brands like Spice, Karbonn, BQ, Wolder and Doogee, etc.

I need something a little bit less anonymous and more convincing, like what's their business registration and public company filings, can I buy them from the local China Mobile store, can I go knock on their door and see for myself....yes really. I've already visited Meizu, and have been invited to see Oppo next time I'm in Shenzhen. I am in China.

El Presidente · Aug 22, 2015

EarlyMon said:
Anyone interested in the Oukitel can visit their website at the cc domain, shop from there, and find a store selling it for US$239.99.

There - equal time for both phones, done.

Let's let this be the end of the Oukitel sales spam.

This.

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