I was set on purchasing the Oppo Find X5 Pro. However, I live in Australia and I am worried about updates and bloatware. How has everyone's experience been with Oppo phones in Australia?
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I was set on purchasing the Oppo Find X5 Pro. However, I live in Australia and I am worried about updates and bloatware. How has everyone's experience been with Oppo phones in Australia?
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Hi mate,
I have used the OPPO Reno 5G, OPPO Find X2 Pro, the OPPO Find X3 Pro and now using the OPPO Find X5, all I. Australia.
All devices received regular updates, but we're slower in receiving them against say the Pixel range, but quicker than the Motorola range.
As for bloatware, some of the bloatware was not present on my Find X5 as it was in the European versions, and some of the extra apps are quite handy to have (smart sidebar, screen recording and screen shots, floating windows, split screen, Quick launch).
Hope this helps, and good luck with your new OPPO Find X5 Pro.
Thomas
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Hi Edward561,
What was the issue you were concerned about? I thought I answered the author's concerns, based in my experiences with the Find X5 I'm using right now in Australia.
Thank you.
Thomas
I currently have an X5 Pro from Telstra can't unlock bootloader can't update to android 13 currently arguing with Oppo developers
So just keep that in mind if that what you were looking for to do
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My ultimate decision in the next week or so will be 6T or Mate 20 Pro.
I really wish 6T included dual GPS. My understanding is it locks in quicker in built up areas.... with so much of my time in CBD I really would LOVE this.
Any hope of a surprise on launch?
Don't most phones now support GPS and the Russian (or European) variant called GLONASS and there is a 3rd one that is Chinese u thought.
tk8lm6 said:
Don't most phones now support GPS and the Russian (or European) variant called GLONASS and there is a 3rd one that is Chinese u thought.
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You are correct, but my question is different and should have used better terminology - apologies.
What I'm hoping for in the 6T is "Dual Frequency GPS". Xiaomi first introduced it in their Mi 8 and now Mate 20 Pro has it.
Details and benefits can be found: https://www.androidauthority.com/dual-frequency-gps-878169/
I'm never excited about these launches anymore since they always seem to hold things back. I'd love to see dual freq gps in the 6t though. That would be a geocacher's dream. We'll know tomorrow.
Ahhh. Thanks for the info. Interesting.
ero69 said:
You are correct, but my question is different and should have used better terminology - apologies.
What I'm hoping for in the 6T is "Dual Frequency GPS". Xiaomi first introduced it in their Mi 8 and now Mate 20 Pro has it.
Details and benefits can be found: https://www.androidauthority.com/dual-frequency-gps-878169/
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Don't shoot the messenger
ero69 said:
My ultimate decision in the next week or so will be 6T or Mate 20 Pro.
I really wish 6T included dual GPS. My understanding is it locks in quicker in built up areas.... with so much of my time in CBD I really would LOVE this.
Any hope of a surprise on launch?
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Think its unwise to hold your breath waiting for dual frequency GNSS. Seems that even when the GPS hardware is installed, the phone makers are happy to advertise and promote it.......even if it isn't activated or is non-functional. Here is an excellent article to fill in the sorry blanks...
https://medium.com/p/152b8826e1c#b593
So I was planning on buying this phone.
But before I buy this phone I have a few questions to ask.
Will this phone get official LineageOS? if yes, how long does it take?
how was your experience with the phone so far? Was it good or bad, and why?
Will the price of this phone will drop in a few weeks?(for Malaysia set)
Thank you!
watatara.102 said:
So I was planning on buying this phone.
But before I buy this phone I have a few questions to ask.
Will this phone get official LineageOS? if yes, how long does it take?
how was your experience with the phone so far? Was it good or bad, and why?
Will the price of this phone will drop in a few weeks?(for Malaysia set)
Thank you!
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My opinions:
1. It's still in the earlier stage for this phone, so LineageOS maybe take time to be "tasted".
Need some patient here..?
2. Its bad for the software. The curve aren't smooth enough at the bottom(not sure yet is that from software or hardware).
Im also facing wifi tethering problem where its connected but no internet.
(Im starving for custom rom ?)
Hardware seems to be ok but im still confuse with gsmarena n cpu-z where gsmarena state the cpu clock are 2.2GHz but the cpu-z state its only 1.96GHz.
3. This year end sale would do, maybe. Discount only.
The price trend maybe still the same just like the M1 generation.
Just sharing my opinion..
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watatara.102 said:
So I was planning on buying this phone.
But before I buy this phone I have a few questions to ask.
Will this phone get official LineageOS? if yes, how long does it take?
how was your experience with the phone so far? Was it good or bad, and why?
Will the price of this phone will drop in a few weeks?(for Malaysia set)
Thank you!
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My opinions:
1. It's still in the earlier stage for this phone, so LineageOS maybe take time to be "tasted".
Need some patient here..?
2. Its bad for the software. The curve aren't smooth enough at the bottom(not sure yet is that from software or hardware).
Im also facing wifi tethering problem where its connected but no internet.
(Im starving for custom rom ?)
Hardware seems to be ok but im still confuse with gsmarena n cpu-z where gsmarena state the cpu clock are 2.2GHz but the cpu-z state its only 1.96GHz.
3. This year end sale would do, maybe. Discount only.
The price trend maybe still the same just like the M1 generation.
Just sharing my opinions..
1. I dont think you will get that Lineage OS anytime soon since the TWRP for this phone not even out yet.
2. If you had used Asus Phone before, their OS is pretty plain if you compared to the features rich Samsung or Huawei. The phone is very responsive and the screen looks great compared to my Samsung A7 2017. For the amount money you pay, you get the fastest mid tier processor, 6GB RAM and 64GB Storage, nothing to complain form me. The only problem I see now is the wordings being cut at both left and right edge at the bottom, and it seems I am unable to format any of my Sandisk Ultra 128GB MicroSD as portable storage (the card was used in my Samsung phone and it works well all the time) but It can be formatted as internal storage using adoptable storage. So far I had tried 3 Ultra cards all just refuse to work properly.
3. Direct D is selling at RM999 for the 6GB version, you should be able to find some selling on Lazada or Lelong slightly cheaper, maybe RM50 or so. They are doing promotion on the M1 at RM899 for the 6GB version but when they are selling at RM999 for the M1, I can find the M1 selling for like RM859 on lazada for the 6GB version. So unless you are getting the M1, yes you can find some with reduce price if you look hard enough, but for the M2, maybe just slight cheaper than the SRP for now.
Better not to buy, phone has lot of bugs Asus never gonna fix the issues. Better to switch mi or Nokia android one series with zero bugs.
1. Will this phone get official LineageOS? if yes, how long does it take?
Let me just clarify that I am happy with stock android because I bought this phone strictly for work. I am not even going to root. However, people who want to flash custom roms have to wait. The unencrypted source code was recently released. Hopefully, development can pick up pace and there will be custom roms soon.
2. How was your experience with the phone so far? Was it good or bad, and why?
It is good. For the price I paid, this phone is performing extremely well. I debloated it as soon as I got it out of the box and now the stock android coupled with good hardware is excellent. I have not noticed the notch issues, maybe because it is a recent purchase and it was fixed, or maybe because I am using Nova launcher and the notches at the bottom seem fine to me.
The phone is fast and responsive and the battery lasts forever. Call quality, network reception, wifi/bluetooth connectivity and external storage are all working fine for me. There are no complaints.
The camera seems sub-par. I am not an experienced photographer so maybe others could use it better. The photo quality is far from what I got from my older pixel phone but I don't mind because I only use it to scan documents, for which it works well.
3. Will the price of this phone will drop in a few weeks?(for Malaysia set)
Unlikely, seeing the pricing trend of the older max pro m1 in India
Thank you for the reply!
I think will buy the phone, but not now... maybe in a few more months or when Asus decide to put an discount
Oh and yesterday(1 jan 2019) price for Max Pro M2 got 5% off to RM819... so yeah I'm gonna wait
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Better not to buy, phone has lot of bugs Asus never gonna fix the issues. Better to switch mi or Nokia android one series with zero bugs.
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That the reason why I asked about LineageOS(or any other custom roms). If Asus not gonna fix it, then maybe some developer will.
About switch to Mi or Nokia, I prefer to have pure android experience... I know Mi and Nokia have in Android One program but Mi don't have audio jack while Nokia too expensive for me.
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That the reason why I asked about LineageOS(or any other custom roms). If Asus not gonna fix it, then maybe some developer will.
About switch to Mi or Nokia, I prefer to have pure android experience... I know Mi and Nokia have in Android One program but Mi don't have audio jack while Nokia too expensive for me.
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Lol, he must have someone on the inside. Every oems fix the issues through updates. Max pro M1 received like 15 updates I think. So don't worry it will get fixed. This is the best mid ranger right now.
About custom roms: some members of the community were able to port twrp and also root the phone using magisk today. So the development will also Kick-start in a month or two.
Buy it if you like it. :good:
kickyvivi said:
About custom roms: some members of the community were able to port twrp and also root the phone using magisk today.
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Aweasome! Is there any forum post? can you link it to me? Thanks
watatara.102 said:
Aweasome! Is there any forum post? can you link it to me? Thanks
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It was posted in the telegram group.
Link: Zenfone Max Pro M2 | OFFICIAL
Zenfone Max Pro M2 - Official | Telegram Group
- Rules : Use /rules
- Channel: @asusmaxProM2
- Our Off-Topic Group: @zenfoneOT
- Our Photography Group: @zenfonePhotography
- Our Customization Group: @zenfoneCustomization
https://t.me/ZenfoneMaxProM2Official
The notch. Can you hide it? I am getting sick of the notch
maXDAmn said:
The notch. Can you hide it? I am getting sick of the notch
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Install apps from store then u can hide it..there many apps to hide the notch from playstore. try it.
You know what? I about to place an order on this weekend.
And now with Xiaomi announcement about their new phone, Redmi note 7.
I'm on dilemma!
watatara.102 said:
You know what? I about to place an order on this weekend.
And now with Xiaomi announcement about their new phone, Redmi note 7.
I'm on dilemma!
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Redmi 7 won't come for another 2 3 months even if they release it in India. Both phones will be similar and similarly priced. And don't get your head churned about the 48mp camera. It's just clever advertising.
kickyvivi said:
Redmi 7 won't come for another 2 3 months even if they release it in India. Both phones will be similar and similarly priced. And don't get your head churned about the 48mp camera. It's just clever advertising.
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I'm more interested into small waterdrop notch and usb type-c compare with max pro m2 notch and micro usb.
to my understanding that Redmi note 7 using Samsung sensor and its only 12 MP interpolate to 48 MP but not for Redmi note 7 Pro which is using Sony imx586 that actually real 48MP
Redmi note 7 Pro will release in China in Chinese New Year(probably) and after 1 month maybe we can see this phone for global set
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I'm more interested into small waterdrop notch and usb type-c compare with max pro m2 notch and micro usb.
to my understanding that Redmi note 7 using Samsung sensor and its only 12 MP interpolate to 48 MP but not for Redmi note 7 Pro which is using Sony imx586 that actually real 48MP
Redmi note 7 Pro will release in China in Chinese New Year(probably) and after 1 month maybe we can see this phone for global set
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Rn7 pro. Hmm. No idea when that will come to India.
Does it support MHL or not ?
My decision is greatly depending on this feature, please inform me.
Dont buy this hanging phone touch problem and hanging problem. We have to press 3 times to open particular app.
TechNcracked said:
Does it support MHL or not ?
My decision is greatly depending on this feature, please inform me.
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Anyone here to reply on this??
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Anyone here to reply on this??
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what phone are you referring to? RN7 or max pro m2?
For those on ColorOS 7.1 in Australia, new update, C.34 with only March 21 security patch new update avail to download OTA.
It's also available to download from the Oppo India site, no VPN required:
OPPO XX Flash File, Firmware Updates | OPPO India
Get the latest OPPO XX firmware updates to optimize system performance and enhance system stability. Download the latest software version from OPPO now!
support.oppo.com
Hi, I have a oppo reno 5g, and it seems that this device will never have coloros11.
The reno 5g is the same device of 10x zoom. (Only with a 5g chips, it's the only difference). Does anyone try to install rom of cph1919 into cph1921?
Could it be work?
Thanks
Maybe, but the ROM above isn't ColorOS 11, but 7.1 (Android 10)....
jorikz said:
Maybe, but the ROM above isn't ColorOS 11, but 7.1 (Android 10)....
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Yes, I know.. But in the future it will be the F.XX stable version that it will be available on the oppo website... I expect to try itnon my oppo reno 5g! Thanks!
Hey everyone, just to add a little extra spice to this boring dish, I recently contacted Oppo Australia for the umpteenth time about OTA update to Android 11 for my Optus 5G (CPH1921) and a few they gave me the very helpful response below:
I am sorry to know about what you are facing now and are here to solve your issues.
At moment, your OPPO 5G is unable to support/ compatible with Android 11 software.
The processing power and the storage in the phone causing the incompatibility issue in the phone.
I am sorry about this. You may still get security patches for the remainder life of the phone.
I saw red, called BS, said it was already rolled out in India and Indonesia and had been approved for roll out in Europe. I also threatened a call to the AU the ombudsman (wooo) and then got a fresh reply a day later:
Apologies for the inconvenience.
With regards to your concern, we would like to inform that software updates are released over-the-air (through Internet connection) and usually by batches - per device to device, country/region, and not all at the same time.
We have checked that as per the Android 11 Roll Out Plan the OPPO Reno 5G is not part of the update yet. Please kindly stay tuned for the next update.
So... everyone in Australia with this phone is now crystal clear then!?!?! Laughable
chimpinsox said:
Hey everyone, just to add a little extra spice to this boring dish, I recently contacted Oppo Australia for the umpteenth time about OTA update to Android 11 for my Optus 5G (CPH1921) and a few they gave me the very helpful response below:
I am sorry to know about what you are facing now and are here to solve your issues.
At moment, your OPPO 5G is unable to support/ compatible with Android 11 software.
The processing power and the storage in the phone causing the incompatibility issue in the phone.
I am sorry about this. You may still get security patches for the remainder life of the phone.
I saw red, called BS, said it was already rolled out in India and Indonesia and had been approved for roll out in Europe. I also threatened a call to the AU the ombudsman (wooo) and then got a fresh reply a day later:
Apologies for the inconvenience.
With regards to your concern, we would like to inform that software updates are released over-the-air (through Internet connection) and usually by batches - per device to device, country/region, and not all at the same time.
We have checked that as per the Android 11 Roll Out Plan the OPPO Reno 5G is not part of the update yet. Please kindly stay tuned for the next update.
So... everyone in Australia with this phone is now crystal clear then!?!?! Laughable
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HAHHAA It's still unclear... Some people in oppo australia say that the OPPO reno 5g is eligible (I send my IMEI). Sone others always say the same as you.
I would prefer if they are clear and say to me NO the phone will never have Cos 11...
Oppo care say that they work on it...
I think this phone will stuck on Cos 7 with android 10! Boring!
HAHHA
[China Too] Realme X2 Pro stable Android 11 update rolling out with Realme UI 2.0
[Updated] Realme X2 Pro stable Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 with June 2021 security patch
Realme is finally rolling out a stable Realme UI 2.0 Android 11 update to its budget flagship Realme X2 Pro in India on RMX1931_11_F.011
www.rmupdate.com
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Can someone share download link?
until now there is no ozip
Hopefully this means that us poor souls in Europe start getting the update soon and that we don't have to go through a beta period for our regional variant.
Exactly Because we did not have the right to test the beta version is I really cross the throat !!! This is the last realme device I will buy. Excluding all of Europe is really not smart and normal.
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Exactly Because we did not have the right to test the beta version is I really cross the throat !!! This is the last realme device I will buy. Excluding all of Europe is really not smart and normal.
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They do not even update anymore the official eu website. Only uk and in. On the official eu website there is still version c32 for download.
My query regarding a problem with plugins, which I have posted several times and sent several times by mail remained unanswered and unsolved till now.
I must assume they have no further interest in the European market.
Sir Backe said:
They do not even update anymore the official eu website. Only uk and in. On the official eu website there is still version c32 for download.
My query regarding a problem with plugins, which I have posted several times and sent several times by mail remained unanswered and unsolved till now.
I must assume they have no further interest in the European market.
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Its weird, because they just launched realme 8 in Poland
Jederalke said:
Its weird, because they just launched realme 8 in Poland
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I live in Italy, I bought an Oppo (Realme) a52 for my brother and at the first start I had the update to Android 11
heres a proper link https://www.rmupdate.com/2021/04/13...ndroid-11-update-released-with-realme-ui-2-0/
Any news about zip available to download? I cant find anything
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C'est bizarre, car ils viennent de lancer realme 8 en Pologne
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OYes for the new device, but for the realme x2 pro which was supposedly their flagship device, they are now after all their "new" mid-range. What to be disgusted with realme !!! We have not even been entitled to the android 11 beta version in europe so yes his comment is largely justified. Is was my first smartphone realme is It will be the last for sure !!! I should have bought a more expensive xiaomi mi 10 but your price!
I emailed Realme Europe asking when we could expect to see the update and all I got in response was a link to a customer satisfaction survey.
Let me say that I wished they had an option below 'Very dissapointed' as it looks like they didn't even read the email.
My guess is that they simply can't answer the question.
Oh by the way, X2 Pro magically disappeared from Indian software update website
Jederalke said:
Oh by the way, X2 Pro magically disappeared from Indian software update website
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Really ?
I asked them again for information and got the reply below:
We would like to inform you that we are constantly working to improve our user's experience through regular updates based on the suggestions and feedback we are receiving. When the update will be rolled out you will have it on your device.
Further, keep following our social media handles and official community portal for the latest updates.
Warm Regards,
Team realme Europe
It would seem that we will just have to wait. I have checked all of the Realme UI2.0 Road maps and they are all for India so it is anyone's guess if we will get the update at all.
Anyone tried change to India region ,to update to android 11?
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claudio muller pacheco said:
Anyone tried change to India region ,to update to android 11?
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Yea i tried, no sucess
hrvoje007 said:
Yea i tried, no sucess
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I confirm, region changed to no avail.
archel76 said:
I confirm, region changed to no avail.
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Of course it won't work, it's tied to your IMEI
Recently there was a thread started here on the XDA Forums around “Where are the real life reviews?” and it got me thinking about my review for the OPPO Find X5, as I’m not an experienced tech reviewer, I don’t have millions of followers on YouTube, and I certainly don’t make a living from reviewing tech.
In real life, I enjoy Smart Phone technology, and manage all of my online presence (including my twitter (more than 181,000 tweets so far), Instagram and LinkedIn accounts), directly from my Smart Phone.
For the past couple of weeks, my SIM Card has been inserted into a new OPPO Find X5 (Black, 256GB on-board storage, 8GB RAM, and Model CPH2037), which I received from OPPO (thank you for the OPPOrtunity!), as one of their 20 global OPPO Product Ambassadors. It has become my daily driver, and replaces my previous OPPO Find X3 Pro. The following are my views and opinion only.
To start off with, my thoughts as an OPPO Product Ambassador can be read here.
For this review, I’m not going to go deep with all of the technical specifications for the OPPO Find X5, as this has been already done many times… but if you’re interested, please go HERE (thanks OPPO!)
Firstly the Australian price and some of its competitors (based on what is readily available in the Land Down Under):
OPPO Find X3 Pro is on runout at $1,499 *
OPPO Find X5 is on pre-sale (Australian release date is April 19, 2022) at AUD $1,399
Samsung S22 at AUD $1,349 ^
Google Pixel 6 Pro at AUD $1,249 *
* I purchased and used this device
^ I have not purchased, or used, this device
My OPPO Find X5 runs the Snapdragon 888, 2021’s Qualcomm Flagship Chip, paired with 8GB RAM, and is the same as my Find X3 Pro (but with 12GB RAM).
I’ve broken down my OPPO Find X5 Product Review into shorter sections, which makes it either easier to read everything, or perhaps you may just jump to the topics that are important to you:
Summary (you are here)
Build Quality and Design, and Overall Performance
Camera Performance and Other Performance Features
Best ColorOS Features and Battery Review
Conclusion
For my original Unboxing and First Impressions of the OPPO Find X5, please read HERE.
Thank you for taking the time to read my Real Life Product Review of the OPPO Find X5. I welcome any questions you may have (noting I'm not an experience Tech Reviewer), and if I cannot answer them, I will seek the answer from either another OPPO Product Ambassador, or from the OPPO Team.
Thomas