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Re: Infinix zero discussion thread! by godG: 11:21pm On Nov 20, 2014
siajiboye:
hehe, dont think you can do this upgrade via OTA


Please, do you have any idea on how I can go about it? Thanks.
Re: Infinix zero discussion thread! by bhaliz44(m): 6:57am On Nov 21, 2014
godG:
Guys, please, can't the OS of this rooted shii be updated? The OTA stuff keep telling me "Is the latest version" when Lollipop is available already!
grin grin
Re: Infinix zero discussion thread! by bhaliz44(m): 7:00am On Nov 21, 2014
Thank God say I no rush buy dis crappy phone cool I go jejely wait make tecno R7 price drop small before I buy am smiley ... Rocking tecno M5 for now wink
Re: Infinix zero discussion thread! by Culube: 7:07am On Nov 21, 2014
pls sumbody shud help me on wat to do, my infinix zero head phones are not loud, has anyone expirience dis, i just got the phone last week, i tried ota update, e no gree work, pls sumbody shud tell me wat to do... I will reali appreciate.
Re: Infinix zero discussion thread! by ebuka144(m): 7:24am On Nov 21, 2014
Culube:
pls sumbody shud help me on wat to do, my infinix zero head phones are not loud, has anyone expirience dis, i just got the phone last week, i tried ota update, e no gree work, pls sumbody shud tell me wat to do... I will reali appreciate.

download Viper for andriod. n enjoy ur fone
Re: Infinix zero discussion thread! by abogjohn(m): 11:56am On Nov 21, 2014
I saw an update abwt 77mb, d msg pop up dat i should update, pls as anyone see this, because am confused, d update says it will improve camera effect, bring locksreen wallpaper feature and so other things as anyone see it
Re: Infinix zero discussion thread! by abogjohn(m): 11:58am On Nov 21, 2014
abogjohn:
I saw an update abwt 77mb, d msg pop up dat i should update, pls as anyone see this, because am confused, d update says it will improve camera effect, bring locksreen wallpaper feature and so other things as anyone see it
dis is d picture

Re: Infinix zero discussion thread! by walex1991(m): 1:09pm On Nov 21, 2014
abogjohn:
dis is d picture

Please when did u get dis notification... Cus av not seen anything on mine
Re: Infinix zero discussion thread! by Culube: 1:19pm On Nov 21, 2014
wat is the viper for, and wat can i do to update the infinix zero
Re: Infinix zero discussion thread! by abogjohn(m): 1:24pm On Nov 21, 2014
walex1991:


Please when did u get dis notification... Cus av not seen anything on mine
just abt 1hr ago
Re: Infinix zero discussion thread! by siajiboye: 1:34pm On Nov 21, 2014
Go ahead and do the upgrade.

abogjohn:
dis is d picture
Re: Infinix zero discussion thread! by splendinho(m): 1:41pm On Nov 21, 2014
Already downloading the new update... Will review if done.
Re: Infinix zero discussion thread! by siajiboye: 1:52pm On Nov 21, 2014
Ok. Please keep me posted

splendinho:
Already downloading the new update... Will review if done.
Re: Infinix zero discussion thread! by Culube: 2:06pm On Nov 21, 2014
splendinho:
Already downloading the new update... Will review if done.
My own no gree download
Re: Infinix zero discussion thread! by abogjohn(m): 3:45pm On Nov 21, 2014
Has anyone update his or her fone, make e tell us hw e be?
Re: Infinix zero discussion thread! by siajiboye: 4:54pm On Nov 21, 2014
Lets wait to get feedback from @splendinho feedback


abogjohn:
Has anyone update his or her fone, make e tell us hw e be?
Re: Infinix zero discussion thread! by Thebrightest(m): 5:36pm On Nov 21, 2014
bhaliz44:
Thank God say I no rush buy dis crappy phone cool I go jejely wait make tecno R7 price drop small before I buy am smiley ... Rocking tecno M5 for now wink
You get m5 already, wetin u wan come use r7 do? Why you just dey invest in another man business? Guy m5 and r7 have very little differences
Re: Infinix zero discussion thread! by bhaliz44(m): 5:50pm On Nov 21, 2014
Thebrightest:
You get m5 already, wetin u wan come use r7 do? Why you just dey invest in another man business? Guy m5 and r7 have very little differences
lol R7 got better specs than M5.. BTW was s it my fault you bought infinix zero Take your time oo. cool
Re: Infinix zero discussion thread! by Nobody: 8:23pm On Nov 21, 2014
harizonal123:
REVIEW – WE LIKE THE INFINIX ZERO

The Infinix Zero is the latest Android flagship by the France-based OEM, Infinix Mobility. Featuring a 5-inch HD display (720 X 1080 resolution) and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection, this 1.4 GHz 8-core processor device ships with Android KitKat 4.4.2 OS in two variants:

1GB RAM and 8GB internal memory, retailing for N20,900 (~$130 off contract)
2GB RAM and 16 GB internal memory, retailing for N23,900 (~$150 off contract)
All exclusively via Konga.com

A lot of folks are probably wondering how a device with such amazing specs comes so cheap? How much smartphone can you actually get from a sub 30k device? Well… quite a lot. I review the 1GB RAM/ 8GB ROM variant.

The Good Stuff

Yay, free data!



If you buy an Infinix Zero from Konga, you get complimentary 500 MB monthly data from Etisalat, for the next 12 months. That’s 24,000 worth of mobile data.

Cruising on the highway

After my first few days with the Inifinix Zero, I thought the performance was outstanding for its class. I am still quite impressed.

Multitasking is a breeze, the gaming and video experience is smooth. The Infinix Zero is the first low/mid range Android smartphone I have used where background apps never restart, when you relaunch from the multitasking screen. And unless you’re coming from a really high end device, there’s hardly any noticeable lag with the Infinix Zero. I can’t say how long before it starts to deteriorate in overall performance (don’t they all?). My guess is that by the time that happens, you would have gotten more value than bargained.

Gotta love the display

I am quite impressed with the Infinix Zero display. Viewing angles are really good and it does considerably well under direct sunlight. I find that I can get by with below 50% brightness level in most lighting conditions.

Under direct sunlight however, you are forced to ramp brightness up to 100%. But you will have no trouble reading text or viewing images and videos. The Infinix Zero won’t win any awards for best display but you’d be hard-pressed to find better displays in its price range

Yay, plenty space for apps!

There’s this thing OEMs do with low budget devices. They come cheap with all these impressive specs and all but then as a trade-off, you’re punished with very little internal memory for installing apps. And even worse, not all apps can be moved to your memory card. Soon you start getting tons of “internal memory” warnings. I had this issue with the Innjoo i1s, and I’m not even an app junkie. I was kinda expecting same with the Infinix Zero. I was pleasantly disappointed.

The good guys at Infinix were nice enough to allocate a full 4 GB for apps. Even better, a lot of the apps you install on the Infinix Zero will default to the memory card. The app junkies are probably smiling now.

The not-so-great stuff

Invest in a powerbank



Right from when I first saw the specsheet, I wasn’t expecting much from the Infinix Zero in the power department. I was right. Afterall, there’s only so much mileage you can get from a measly 1900 mAh battery powering an 8-core processor.

I managed to get 8 hours of fairly normal use from the battery before it dropped to the critical 10%. This means if you unplug at say 7am in the morning, by 3pm you will need to recharge. Of course you could probably get more hours from more cautious use. “Normal” use is very subjective.

Bottom-line – Infinix Zero battery life sucks. If you’re looking to get this device, please “invest” in a powerbank

13 MP Camera is good … enough

The Infinix Zero features a 13 MP camera in the rear and 2 MP in front. If you are looking for Samsung Galaxy S4 image quality, you might end up disappointed. There’s more to quality phone cameras than just megapixels.

Not that the primary camera is poor. It’s just… good enough. Which is not exactly a bad thing, especially if you won’t been doing anything more than browsing photos or sharing with friends on Instagram and Facebook.

What? The front camera? Are they ever any good?

Here are couple of camera samples in good, normal and low lighting conditions.







Brilliant design, not very smart implementation

The Infinix Zero has got quite a premium feel to it. But there’s a couple of things I wish they got right with the design. Not that I can’t live with them, I just feel they could have done better.

One of the first things I noticed about the Infinix Zero was that I did not like the positioning of the power/lock/unlock and volume controls. They are placed right under the memory card slot on the right edge of the device.



More often than not, I find myself pressing the power/lock button when I mean to press volume up. It’s just too far down than usual. I think they should have put memory card slot on the right edge with the dual SIM slots to create enough space for the control buttons.


SIM slots are on the left. They go in face up

Another questionable design choice is replacing standard Android touch buttons with dots.


Let’s play a game eh? Which one is the home button?

It’s like some design guy at Infinix assumes everyone must have used an Android device before.

The horrible stuff

None. I can’t find a single thing that is particularly horrible about the Infinix Zero. It really is an amzing device.

Shortcomings (battery and camera) aside, I honestly think the Infinix Zero is an absolute steal at its 20k price tag (23k for the 16GB ROM / 2GB RAM variant). It’s not about the low price tag. It’s also about how much value you get for that price.

The Infinix Zero is sold exclusively in Nigeria by Konga.com. It starts shipping this September. pre-orders are currently closed.

Thanks for the gsmarena/cnet review. How about the phone case. I have heard that the back is made of glass which means one should always carry it like an egg.
Re: Infinix zero discussion thread! by madgoat(m): 9:39pm On Nov 21, 2014
abogjohn:
dis is d picture

It is an old update.
Re: Infinix zero discussion thread! by abogjohn(m): 11:08pm On Nov 21, 2014
madgoat:


It is an old update.
d old update is 22mb na. Did one na d new one
Re: Infinix zero discussion thread! by splendinho(m): 2:56am On Nov 22, 2014
Still downloading o it got stuck at a% for long o guess itwas d network though should be done before noon
Re: Infinix zero discussion thread! by monlawal(m): 5:58am On Nov 22, 2014
Please brothers in the room, does infinix replace the back screen (glass) mine is totally shattered due to excess falling
Re: Infinix zero discussion thread! by abogjohn(m): 7:34am On Nov 22, 2014
So nobody don download dis thing abi?, where mizbee and every other infinix promoter
Re: Infinix zero discussion thread! by hazard1759(m): 8:29am On Nov 22, 2014
Pls how can I change my font style on infinix zero
Re: Infinix zero discussion thread! by Mizzzbeee(f): 11:36am On Nov 22, 2014
monlawal:
Please brothers in the room, does infinix replace the back screen (glass) mine is totally shattered due to excess falling
it wud be replaced for u free just go with ur receipt or invoice
Re: Infinix zero discussion thread! by Mizzzbeee(f): 11:38am On Nov 22, 2014
hazard1759:
Pls how can I change my font style on infinix zero
root ur fone den download ifont and change ur font style
Re: Infinix zero discussion thread! by hazard1759(m): 12:37pm On Nov 22, 2014
Mizzzbeee:
root ur fone den download ifont and change ur font style
tnx a lot...I've got anoda question, glo Bis no longer works 4 me...wot am I supposed to do?
Re: Infinix zero discussion thread! by Mizzzbeee(f): 12:40pm On Nov 22, 2014
abogjohn:
So nobody don download dis thing abi?, where mizbee and every other infinix promoter
so am a promoter nw ehn undecided
Re: Infinix zero discussion thread! by Mizzzbeee(f): 12:41pm On Nov 22, 2014
hazard1759:
tnx a lot...I've got anoda question, glo Bis no longer works 4 me...wot am I supposed to do?
get back to u on dat
Re: Infinix zero discussion thread! by ourpride(f): 1:50pm On Nov 22, 2014
madgoat:


Anoda name for Infinix Zero is Carlcare cheesy grin
No 5/7 Ishekeren st off Ibewe rd, Ring Rd, Benin City.

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