Sharp Aquos R2 compact
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- AnonD-887937
- Ide
- 05 Sep 2019
Hey guys, here are my first impressions:
Bought from ebay and I received the SH-M09 or as others have stated "SIM-free". It has a SIM slot though, so I'm not sure what SIM-free means.
Just like most of you guys coming from the Sony xz1c or xz2c, I wanted this phone for the size. I was amazed though at the screen-to-body ratio. Smaller than Google Pixel with same screen size but same physical size of xz1c. That being said, the battery does seem to charge slow and drain quickly.
My biggest gripe is the lack of turning off the camera shutter sound!!! Japan has some anti-pervert law that forces phones to have the sound on. There seems to be a few paid apps that can turn it off. The only other option, which I am considering, is to root the phone.
Or I'm also considering selling it instead and just buying a Samsung S10e. The biggest shock to me on the Sharp Aquos r2c was the screen-to-body ratio, and since I was satisfied with the Pixel size, I might as well make the jump towards the big screen of s10e. Bought this phone for $750. Amazon US has it listed for $980 (from Sharp). And the S10e $460 right now. Seems like I make a huge mistake.
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- Mitten
- mix
- 04 Sep 2019
Considering buying this phone from Japan into Europe.
I'm worried about the always on camera shutter sound required in Japanese phones. Can anyone that is using this phone in Europe (bought in japan) say if their camera sound is always on or if it can be silenced?
Thanks!
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- Youpi
- J6W
- 31 Aug 2019
Socom82, 24 Aug 2019Couple of questions:
How did u manage to install the mob... moreTo restore the Mobile Data Quick Settings Toggles on Sharp R2 Compact, I've used the following article :
https://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-restore-mobile-data-quick-settings-tile-toggle-on-samsung-galaxy-devices/
But the "MobileData" setting doesn't work.
Fortunately I found the correct name for this Sharp phone on Japanese forums : "cell"
So for me this was the command I used :
adb shell
settings get secure sysui_qs_tiles
settings put secure sysui_qs_tiles "airplane,cell,wifi,flashlight,battery,rotation,night,cast,glove"
Please note that the added mobile data quick setting will disapear if you edit the quick settings using the native phone menu.
I've tried to launch like hundred version of the Google Camera, I found only two versions that works on my phone (found on apkmirror) :
v5.1.018
v4.4.020
If you find a newer version with HDR+ on it please share !
(you can find a lot of ports here : https://www.xda-developers.com/google-camera-port-hub/)
At did check severals nights regarding the battery drop, and it's always
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- jARV
- StU
- 27 Aug 2019
US Buyer, 19 Aug 2019Phone is under-powered. Bought as a replacement for Sony XZ... moreThank's, I was thinking of doing exactly this.
Spent £15 on a new battery for my xz1c instead (pretty easy to change)
Now going strong all day again.
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- jARV
- StU
- 27 Aug 2019
US Buyer, 19 Aug 2019Phone is under-powered. Bought as a replacement for Sony XZ... moreThank's, I was thinking of doing exactly this.
Spent £15 on a new battery for my xz1c instead (pretty easy to change)
Now going strong all day again.
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- Socom82
- HJA
- 24 Aug 2019
Youpi, 22 Aug 2019I've been using this phone for a month, bought on ZenMarket... moreCouple of questions:
How did u manage to install the mobile data quick setting?! And which Google camera apk u got installed?
Do u notice battery drain over 10% during night in flight mode?
Thanks in advance!
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- Youpi
- pDq
- 22 Aug 2019
I've been using this phone for a month, bought on ZenMarket to France.
I really love it, it's definitely the perfect phone for me.
Size is perfect, it's very powerful (coming from a A3 2017).
I managed to install Google Camera and to add the mobile data quick setting (not without struggle), now it feels perfect.
Battery life is correct.
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- US Buyer
- r71
- 19 Aug 2019
Phone is under-powered. Bought as a replacement for Sony XZ1 Compact, but it does't stand up to the XZ1 in terms of responsiveness or battery life.
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- NO fringe NO goatee!
- uIS
- 07 Aug 2019
Sharp cannot release competitive lines outside of Japan where Samsung intends to be the market leader. Samsung bought a controlling share over Sharp.
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- Adioff
- nDB
- 05 Aug 2019
Anonymous, 04 Aug 2019Hey friend, where did you buy it from and ship to? This is ... moreHi ,
I buy it from Jauce ( site from Japan ) , he make shipping international .
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- Anonymous
- 0Fk
- 04 Aug 2019
Adioff, 01 Aug 2019Today i receive it . I pay Custom fees .. But it's very ni... moreHey friend, where did you buy it from and ship to? This is still expensive phone.
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- Adioff
- nDB
- 01 Aug 2019
Today i receive it . I pay Custom fees ..
But it's very nice and good compact phone , i like it very much ! Haptic feedback it's incredible , nice work Sharp !
Battery very good .
I have Sony xz1 Compact .
This Sharp R2 Compact it's more good than Sony .
Very good phone .
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- SomeOne
- gmb
- 27 Jul 2019
Will this phone work with any of the Indian mobile carriers?
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- Krepatil
- xqy
- 25 Jul 2019
It seems they do not know what they are doing. They've made a phone that many dream about. Relatively small dimensions with a large screen, powerful enough, and then keep it out of the market. Many people, because of such a market situation, are simply forced to buy bulky devices, and in reality they would like to buy something like this.
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- MrGrumpy
- MpN
- 23 Jul 2019
Such a shame that this wonderful phone is stupidly crippled:
1. Not available ouside Japan
2. No B20 800 4G band
3. No B8 900 3G band
4. Weedy battery
5. Older Gorilla Glass 3
I could live with all of that apart from the missing 4G and 3G bands as it reduces the places the phone can be used :(
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- Socom82
- HJ$
- 22 Jul 2019
Adioff, 21 Jul 2019Thank you for your description , after that , i buy one fr... moreHappy to help. You're welcome!
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- Socom82
- HJ$
- 22 Jul 2019
Syed Amin Ulah, 17 Jul 2019Where did u get this phone....Via zenmarket. Flightmode just fine when u turn off synch btw. Very happy with the device, especially the handset feeling compared to xz2 compact.
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- Adioff
- nDx
- 21 Jul 2019
Socom82, 03 Jul 2019Ordered mine from via zenmarket (thanks for the tipp btw). ... moreThank you for your description , after that , i buy one from Zenmarket ! Thanks !
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- Syed Amin Ulah
- uWV
- 17 Jul 2019
Socom82, 11 Jul 2019Battery drain about 10% over night (9 hours). Flightmode on... moreWhere did u get this phone....
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- Socom82
- HJ$
- 11 Jul 2019
Battery drain about 10% over night (9 hours). Flightmode on though. Anyone else noticed this?