9.

​For 99% of people there really is no need. Rooting is so 2011 :smiley:

Hardly. It's "why Lee fox"

Are you 10 years old?

Continuing to be tempted by this phone. Question is the back slightly curved to make it better fit in hand?
Also would it be a better investment than an Xperia z1? On paper they both have same specs z1 actually has better main camera but it's 3 years old nearly.... Confused me how they both have the same spec but I guess it was flagship at its time

man i missed it :/ if any of you guys made an impulsive purchase i'll be happy to buy it of you.

might be slightly better (I don't know) but:
1) it is single SIM
2) it is 5.5"

got mine over the weekend and have to say: I love it (it's a big upgrade from my Huawei, anyway).;
one thing - it seems it's not possible to have 4G/3G on both SIMs - one must be 2G (might be concern for some people: for instance for those who want to pair EE 100MB data for life with cheap THREE 1-2-3 PAYG for calls/txts)

Can anyone please recommend a case? There doesn't seem to be many choices case wise. Also a glass screen protector? Thanks.

But it's still not your 'normal' terraced house though. :smile:

No been using Nokia here maps as my main sat nav with zero issues at all

I just make full backups with TWRP.


Tried root cloaking?

I have, as have countless other people no doubt. Like when I dealt with HTC directly a few years ago for example who were very good.

but lately most banking apps won't work on rooted phones

Titanium Backup Root is the main reason I root.
That, and I don't feel like I own a device unless I have root.

Would this be a good basic Android phone? I have a Lumia 640 but the lack of apps is very annoying so want to go Android.
I will be getting two, one for family and one will get my Lumia.
I am trying to compare it to the Lumia 640 but it doesnt exist on GSM Arena..

whats the point in getting this and overpaying? you can get the same spec chinese phone for like £50 from china directly, And btw this is just a chinese rebadge just you are paying way more for it than you should.

Not if you wanna flash custom ROM lol

'kin dump. :smiley:

does anyone else have problems with GPS?

No, I don't work for them.

Was expecting a £99 smart 6 ultra beater... Shame. Good price if you need a smaller screen and worse specs though

Pictures taken with Wileyfox Swift: https:[email protected]/albums/72157660179818232

in the end went for it to lock in promotional price;
will look tomorrow at Black Friday deals and if something better turns up then will cancel the order... (me bad...)

Cool, I might go for that then, also the ascend p6 is locked to another network so would probably have to pay a tenner to get unlocked

Howdy folks, was looking for some sage mobile phone advice. My iPhone 4s is on its last leg and I'm loathe to spend a fortune on another apple product that might give up the ghost after a couple of years. An old dear at my work has offered me a HUAWEI ASCEND P6 for £60. It's been well looked after and is great condition. The main thing I use my phone for (other than as a phone) is for listening to music and podcasts and maybe occasionally as a sat nav. Never play games or mess around with apps. Would the HUAWEI be a good deal or would this wileyfox be better? Opinions please. Cheers peeps!

Is the front facing camera a wide FOV?

Is it? I don't think I've ever had to speak to my phone manufacturer! If anything goes wrong you deal with Amazon.

If they spent money on having customer service reps they'd have to charge more than £99.

Are there any phones on gearbest that have offical support for Cyanogenmod 12.1?

They don't answer emails for customer support as I mailed them 3 times and eventually got a reply with 2 lines a week after the third email, others have said same thing. They told some guy on Facebook " to suck it up "when he had a problem with his phone although heard they've removed it now.

​Interesting, I also returned my Swift because of the appalling GPS. They acted like I was the only person on earth with this problem.

Picked up 2. Got one for a Christmas present and just went and got myself one as well after watching some YouTube reviews. Hot!

Review:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCQV-GDckFQ

Because you won't find anything from a UK retailer with similar specs for less money. Nothing to do with it being "on offer". The Vodafone Ultra 6 is the only competitor at this price really, but that needs unlocking for most people, and the camera isn't as good.

You'll struggle to find many people who would prefer to pay £86 for a Chinese phone from a relatively unknown website, rather than £99 for a phone from Amazon that is very well reviewed.

And by the way, I say that as someone currently using an Elephone bought from Gearbest.

good deal

no, I don't think I do
I have compared £86 (after tax with month waiting) with £99 available today.
There is also £52 (sub £70 after tax) X5 Pro (with month waiting) but with mediocre camera (5Mp).
I think, I do compare final possible prices (if unlucky).

You say £99 is excellent price? Is it because it is a good handset, or because it is "on offer"?

I am on the market for dual SIM 4G 5" under £100 supporting all 4g UK bands.
I think that Willeyfox is a decent proposition but I do not like the price - IMHO £70ish would be just about right.
Cheaper alternatives can be bought from the likes of Gearbest but they usually do not have anything in stock in EU warehouse and shipping from China can attract import fees (roughly £13) and waiting time is a killer.
Doogee Y100 would be quite similar (2/16 MB, 13Mp camera) - it was on offer for £56 from EU (but very limited stock) and now it is £73 from China (which after import fees, if you are unlucky, could be £86 with long waiting for delivery - sellers on eBay already quote January...).
Then you cannot fault Amazon when it comes to refund... which is a big pro for Willey. Still £99 is not a good price IMHO.

On another issue: why do people care so much for future proof (will that work with new system, etc?)??? Lifespan of todays handsets is 1 year, 2 years top. Just buy what you like and can afford. It will be replaced sooner than later.

Where did Apple start then? or Microsoft?

I was looking at getting a moto g 3rd gen 2gig, then saw this, similar specs by the looks? is the moto a lot better?

I own one. Great phone. Highly recommended :sunglasses:

Yeah, I guess my point is I'm not sure it gives double anything else - so perhaps not worth it. I have mine packaged still, waiting to see what tomorrow brings before deciding to keep it (or not).

There's a deal on here for the Xiaomi redmi note 2 and people seem to really like that so maybe have a look at that too. Amazon are now selling some of the Chinese ones too and you get a hell of a lot of phone for your money with the added peace of mind of amazon customer service. Higher spec phones with peace of mind. :smiley:[/quote]

xiaomi redmi note 2 doesn't support 800 MHz so no O2 (neither Tesco nor Giffgaff)

that's double the price - incomparable IMHO

Any views on this VS the Motorola Moto X Play (deal from earlier this week @ £199.99)?

EDIT - Found this - http://www.devicespecifications.com/en/comparison/707e486ac

[/quote]Lol I'm the opposite and ruling out so many because they are only 5 inch, the 5.5 for me is so much better :smiley:[/quote]
this looks amazing for the money,
http://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_234129.html

Yes I was also looking the the redmi note 2 but I find it too big, dont want to go above 5".
The ELEPHONE P6000 PRO 3GB looks like the best spec so fa, also can be had from uk seller.

X5 pro for £50 many many others. This is just made in China the same as the Chinese ones, no difference. [/quote]Yes good, but let down by 5mp camera.
I am also looking at this one, has mich better specs.http://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_213251.html?currency=GBP&gclid=CJuc7-GjrskCFRQTGwodSVkFmw[/quote]
There's a deal on here for the Xiaomi redmi note 2 and people seem to really like that so maybe have a look at that too. Amazon are now selling some of the Chinese ones too and you get a hell of a lot of phone for your money with the added peace of mind of amazon customer service. Higher spec phones with peace of mind. :smiley:

[/quote]X5 pro for £50 many many others. This is just made in China the same as the Chinese ones, no difference. [/quote]
Yes good, but let down by 5mp camera.

I am also looking at this one, has mich better specs.
http://www.gearbest.com/cell-phones/pp_213251.html?currency=GBP&gclid=CJuc7-GjrskCFRQTGwodSVkFmw

I was going to buy one when they first came out as the specs were great however many people say that normal usb chargers wont fit as the port is too far in the case and that you can only use the one that comes with the phone.

X5 pro for £50 many many others. This is just made in China the same as the Chinese ones, no difference.

One reviewer said no gps in house,could be a old Victorian buliding, had 10ft fix outside.

There are lots of problems with the storm. Two people on here returned theirs within a week and you should read the lower star reviews on Amazon before you consider this. Was going to get one myself but definitely wouldn't now.

after not going for teh blu hd 5inch phone what would people say this or the lumia 640/640xl? this is on my list of phones i like.

Looks a great "little" phone. Hot.

How bad was the GPS and was this a recent purchase?

anybody know if this phone supports MHL for screen-mirroring? or Miracast (wifi-direct)?

and how does it compare to the oneplus x (200quid direct from oneplus)?

When I looked at this & reviews on Amazon, there were comments that the charging port was not a 'standard' fit- anyone have any personal experience? Seemed you could only use the lead provided?

Only £30 off

will they reduce the price for this one ? :smiley:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Wileyfox-SIM-Free-Smartphone-Cyanogen-MicroSD/dp/B014UUQM52/ref=sr_1_26?s=telephone&ie=UTF8&qid=1448542438&sr=1-26

Missus been having issues with her Nexus4, wondering if this would be a good alternative...

Can anyone please confirm whether or not Sky Go can work on this device? Are there any other apps that may not work? Natwest? Tesco Bank?

Its okay I been flashing roms on my old phone, would this phone still get OTA updates when new builds are released?

whats the advantages/disadvantages for open os as oppose to stock android?

Just download theAmazon Prime app, sign in then add the discount code on the payment page. I "think" the app is only available for mobiles, I can't get it on my tablet.

does the 4g work on o2. notice it has slightly different bands than other phones. and i know some chinese phones dont support o2 here in the uk

Its no Galaxy S6, got to be a bargain at that pri8ce thou. Hot!

company that orders from the Chinese is British...

You can register a company to any address you like. I have a friend, a contractor, whose office is registered to an address in Chelsea. He pays his accountant £50 a year for this privilege (perfectly legal of course). He makes about 50K a year after taxes.

Incredible good value @£130 for £100 definitely worth a look.
GPS has been very good, very quick to lock. Cyanogen OS is very impressive, it's interesting to see which permission s apps use and how often. Battery life averages well over 6 hours for display, this lasts 2 days for my usage.

Come on, no point really...

Suite 4b 43 Berkeley Square
Mayfair
Westminster
LONDON
W1J 5FJ
There are 45 companies at this address

http://gbcomp.p-o.co.uk/en/company_details/07648053/

Nice :smiley:

oooh how do i get this £10 off. that would make it math the price of the p8 lite. i'm torn between the two.

Ordered with Amazon prime now app, used 10primenow for £10 off first order so £90 plus £2 tip.

Have taken the plunge on this as its amazon and can return with no major issues (hopefully!) but after ordering am a little concerned over the GPS issue that gets mentioned in some reviews. It seems bad to lock on and keep accurate gps signal (especially in a car). Anyone have experience of this? One post on facebook suggest a sticker on inside of back cover (heat protection?) could be the cause? GPS is a must so am a little worried now!

same here. just dubious about spyware etc

only thing that puts me off is the software buttons, would prefer hardware instead.

This or the Doogee xpro?

Their office is in Mayfair (London), not just your average 'terraced house'. :wink:

Thanks for this. Nice handset.

​ company that "makes" them is British.

Does this support all 4G uk bands ?

It's android but runs cyanogen mod! I bought a routed phone once (not tech enough to do myself) and loved it. It ran cyanogen mod I remember that and miui.
Is this better than the p8 lite?

Never heard of this can anyone give some info

Why this over the SU6?

Purchase!

Thanks thread starter.

Rubbish handset, as good as the cheap clones sold in China!

Will Sky Go work on this?

Is this better than the Moto G 3rd gen ?
In particular which has the best camera ?

cheers OP. Ordered one

Is there any news on CM13 for this handset?

♨ hot, still no idea if it can be rooted tho

It was a tongue in cheek comment

how much internal memory has this phone got?

Come on. With my all dislike for Apple, they have massive r&d departments, repair units, chain of stores worldwide etc. This company is registered in terraced house ... No offence meant as everyone starts somewhere but surely no comparison to Apple. Most likely its just Chinese rebrand marketed in the UK.

Me too

To be fair, Apple are happy to splash "california" on their premium Chinese offering.

​rev6, you're obviously in that 1% then :smiley:

Let you off then

Buy British , hot

Just remembered I asked wileyfox about root a few weeks ago, just found the reply:

"You can root your phone if you wish (it is possible) , however it will make the warranty void (for software related issues ). If you purchase the screen replacement service (will be available later this year) and your screen is broken we can still replace that."

Most people don't bother to change utility providers too, maybe they're right there as well.

will bank apps work on this? thx

Xposed framework and adaway are enough to root.

http://www.trustedreviews.com/wileyfox-swift-review

Removable 2,500mAh battery
13-megapixel rear camera
1.2GHz, 64-bit, quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 8916 CPU
Adreno 306 GPU
2GB of RAM
Cyanogen 12.1 OS
5.0-inch, HD, IPS screen

voila :smiley:

Would I be happy with this after my iPhone 5s? Thank you

9.

Pronounced a willy fox?

Great price, have some heat :smiley:

Nearly had a heart attack. Thought this was the 3GB Ram version, but thats only on the 5.5inch screen model

Thanks, thats another Christmas present ordered!

Worth every penny.

This will get ridiculously hot

Great deal, no doubt.