Lenovo Z5 Pro
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- Md Abdul kadir
- 3rD
- 09 Nov 2018
S5 pro is best for this phone . Back side is to ugly .
So change the Design
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- Anonymous
- 7M}
- 09 Nov 2018
Alikh, 06 Nov 2018My version is chinese, so it does not have them, but I coul... moreDoes the lenovo z5 pro face unlock work in full darkness? Without lighting
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- Anonymous
- DPT
- 08 Nov 2018
Does this phone have OIS? I am not finding this info anywhere.
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- zenklar
- ntJ
- 07 Nov 2018
Dude, 07 Nov 2018A very bleak future for Android in that case. Closing it of... morebasically it just means that they have to be part of the google program and follow googles rules but it does not mean they have to ship the phones with the apps and google services installed.. people can still do that if they want to since google wants every user to be part of their service but china has laws that prevent google from doing that.. but they still want to be part of the market.. I think its a good move as long as chinese devs see benefits in the program.
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- Dude
- 3Kf
- 07 Nov 2018
Marco M, 07 Nov 2018Sideloading isn't gone, but sideloading Google play store f... moreA very bleak future for Android in that case. Closing it off could be the downfall of Android for China phones. Hopefully it won't be a thing for the z5 pro.
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- zenklar
- ntJ
- 07 Nov 2018
Marco M, 07 Nov 2018Sideloading isn't gone, but sideloading Google play store f... moreIt seems this phone is not on the list of Google Supported Devices, at least not yet (usually devices should appear there before or latest when they come on sale). Its a list updated by google with all phones that are able to use google play services with supported updates to Gapps (starting their new policy). Also found many sources after some deep digging that confirm google has made it so that a device manufacturer has to apply for the device to be google service supported for it to be able to install and use google services and Gapps in the future, this is an effort to close the securities issues with security updates and gain some control over the android ecosystem.. Still cant find if it applies to only android 9+ devices or devices released and made after march 31 2018.. some conflicting information out about that but the best guess is to wait for the devices to be released and see if google updates their list of Google Supported Devices.. if the phone is on that list it can install all Gapps even if it does not come pre-installed with them. Also the Z5 Pro model number is L78031
And I will add the link to the google page where people can check for Google supported devices here https://support.google.com/googleplay/answer/1727131?hl=en this is a resource that should be visible everywhere but it seems to not be, lets hope this helps those planning on buying the phone and using it outside of China.
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- Marco M
- Mu3
- 07 Nov 2018
Dude, 06 Nov 2018Sounds like bogus to me. Can't find anything regarding Pie ... moreSideloading isn't gone, but sideloading Google play store for uncertified devices is.
I'm not sure how happy they are about linking to other forums here, so i wont, but starting with Android 9 (I think) Google implemented a device certification requirement for signing into you google account which is necessary to use google play. This to try and combat phone manufacturers the does not obtain gapps though proper channels, which involves meeting Google's requirements for including GAPPS.
I'm not sure if this would ever affect chinese versions of phones that does have gapps on the international version. This is why I'm not buying Mi Mix 3 yet until anyone else tests if you can still get GAPPS by downloading the Google app from Mi Store.
"If you purchased a banned handset, you'll get a warning prompt stating "device is not certified by Google," preventing you from signing into your Google account. Although you can still complete your phone's initialization, you won't be able to access the Google Play Store due to your device's uncertified status."
Certified status of a device can be checked in google play store by going to settings and look at the status at the bottom.
I have the chinese version of Xiaomi Mi Max running android 7, and my device is not certified. I still get to use gapps, but as you can see I run android 7 so no issue. But if a new phone running android 9, I might not be able to use google play if the phone has this same uncertified status.
In any case, as always, people found ways around this.
Google "gadgethacks 3 ways get around googles uncertified device ban"
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- zenklar
- Xn7
- 07 Nov 2018
Dude, 06 Nov 2018Sounds like bogus to me. Can't find anything regarding Pie ... moreThere are articles about it at the xda dev website
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- Dude
- 3Kf
- 06 Nov 2018
Marco M, 06 Nov 2018I think side loading google playt services and play store w... moreSounds like bogus to me. Can't find anything regarding Pie and no side loading.
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- Marco M
- Mu3
- 06 Nov 2018
zenklar, 06 Nov 2018I'm in China and planning to buy this phone. Does it suppor... moreI think side loading google playt services and play store was still possible to sideload on android 8.1, which this one has. But vaguely remember hearing that google would make this not possible from android 9 for non-certified devices.
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- Dude
- x@7
- 06 Nov 2018
Marco M, 05 Nov 2018Well, the thing is if Lenovo's side bezels were upped to 3.... moreGeneral relativity my friend. In that case I still prefer the Lenovo execution. If you'd compare them IRL you'd probably say the same.
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- zenklar
- ntJ
- 06 Nov 2018
Alikh, 06 Nov 2018My version is chinese, so it does not have them, but I coul... moreI'm in China and planning to buy this phone. Does it support Google Services and the Play store.. these are not the same thing.. I have heard from 3 different Lenovo sales people in 3 different stores in shanghai that is does not support google services?? can you or someone who has the phone confirm this?
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- zenklar
- ntJ
- 06 Nov 2018
Alikh, 06 Nov 2018My version is chinese, so it does not have them, but I coul... moreCan anyone 100% confirm that the z5 pro can have google services and google play store installed. Have you done it. I know for 100% it support English language in zui10 (I have seen this). I have also heard from 3 different sales people at lenovo stores in shanghai that the phone does not support google services but I think they just know the regular google does not work in china bs. I would think google would not allow manufactures to block instal of google services since they changed their licensing for android. Any confirmation for google play and google services installed would be great!
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- zenklar
- ntJ
- 06 Nov 2018
Alikh, 06 Nov 2018My version is chinese, so it does not have them, but I coul... moreI'm in China and planning to buy this phone. Does it support Google Services and the Play store.. these are not the same thing.. I have heard from 3 different Lenovo sales people in 3 different stores in shanghai that is does not support google services?? can you or someone who has the phone confirm this?
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- Alikh
- a3Y
- 06 Nov 2018
Oyo, 05 Nov 2018Does it support google playMy version is chinese, so it does not have them, but I could manage to install google services on my device.
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- Marco M
- Mu3
- 05 Nov 2018
Dude, 05 Nov 2018Imo not as bad as you paint it for the Pro. The Pro has 2.5... moreWell, the thing is if Lenovo's side bezels were upped to 3.5-4mm, and kept the bottom at 5mm, then it wouldn't have a noticable chin, it would seem to have the same thickness all around. Maybe they could have fitted a slightly bigger battery as a result as well.
Xiaomi's chin may be thicker, but it doesn't look it. It is 50% thicker than the sides, whereas the Z5 Pro is 100% thicker, making it more apparant.
Of course the best would be to have 2.5mm all the way around, but still difficult with apples patent. Quite frankly very impressive what they are getting now all three with regards to their essentially no chin.
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- Dude
- Tpw
- 05 Nov 2018
Marco M, 05 Nov 2018Yes, as far as bezel less sliders go, this one is very affo... moreImo not as bad as you paint it for the Pro. The Pro has 2.5mm side bezels and 5mm botton bezel, whereas the Mix 3 has 4mm side bezels and 6mm bottom, so that is a big difference. Lenovo really tried their best while Xiaomi didn't.
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- Jimmmml
- bxd
- 05 Nov 2018
Marco M, 05 Nov 2018Yes, as far as bezel less sliders go, this one is very affo... moreYa. That's the con for most like notch exist. But hopefully it has the function to answer the phone when pull the slider out. That will be cool like good ol phone from song erisson XD XD
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- tsvetomir
- sf8
- 05 Nov 2018
Oyo, 05 Nov 2018Does it support google playYes, at giztop.com, they state that all phones they sell have google play functionality.
I am so glad that a full bezelless phone is finaly with mid-range pricing. not to mention quad cameras, fingerprint display sensor, video stabilization! awaiting discount on black friday!
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- AnonD-731363
- SH3
- 05 Nov 2018
great úphone for a great price.