Huawei P9 Lite now R2649

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Ordered one for my mum, should be delivered tomorrow according to the tracking information. Will confirm the version once it's delivered.
 
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I run with the P9 plus and I love it, way better than my LG Nexus 5. Am in love with this phone, really good value.
 
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cr@zydude said:
Most phones only come with a 1 year warranty.
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Only phone I've found with 1yr is the Apple IPhone, most expensive but least warranty, Apple always an innovator. Suppose may be others but by and large Sa bought phones are 2yr warranty.
 
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Most phones come with 2 year warranty standalone nowadays. My concern with the phone is it Vodacom stock cause if that's the case one needs to use a Vodacom sim card for the warranty to be valid
 
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airborne said:
What's the difference to the lite, more ram and better camera?
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That, and the VIP service card you get, I just got one of those unlimited deals on Telkom mobile, and then got the P9 plus with it. Mine also looks like it can take a 2nd sim, dont know if the lite does that (though it most likely does)
 
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ghoti said:
That, and the VIP service card you get, I just got one of those unlimited deals on Telkom mobile, and then got the P9 plus with it. Mine also looks like it can take a 2nd sim, dont know if the lite does that (though it most likely does)
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Hope the VIP service is applicable to South Africa, 1 x screen replacement http://consumer.huawei.com/nz/vipservice/index.htm
HUAWEI VIP SERVICE
We are passionate about technology and are equally humbled by the support from our customers.
For the introduction of the P9 series smartphone (P9, P9 Plus and P9 Lite) in New Zealand, we are offering our customers the Huawei VIP Service that includes the first of its kind screen replacement promise in the event of accidental breakage.
2 YEAR WARRANTY
The Huawei smartphone will be backed by a two year warranty.
1 YEAR SCREEN PROMISE
If you accidentally break the screen within 12 months of purchase, we will replace it for free.
*Terms and conditions apply. Click here.
REGISTER YOUR PHONE
WORRY-FREE PRODUCT REPLACEMENT
Your smartphone will be replaced within 28 days of purchase date if a hardware fault is found.
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More information
http://consumer.huawei.com/minisite/ch-en/vipservice/index.html

VIP Service
GOLD MEMBER VIP SERVICE

3 Year Warranty
Get an additional one-year manufacturer’s warranty for your product after the expiration of the standard two years warranty.
3 Month Screen Guarantee
Get one free screen replacement for any accidental screen damage to your device during the first three months after your purchase.
3 Month Product Replacement
Get one free device replacement instead of a repair, if your original device develops a hardware fault during the first three months after your purchase.
The Gold Member VIP Service is subject to eligibility criteria and terms & conditions apply, see HiCare app on your device for details.
Eligibility criteria

To take advantage of the Gold Member VIP Service you must
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The main reason I went for the P9 plus is because of its finger print scanner. After being spoiled by the Nexus 5 scanner, I cant live without it, and I cant handle the cheesy hack that samsung have going. Apparently Huawei have some of the best tech when it comes to fingerprint scanning. I cant really compare it to the scan on my nexus as both of them had 100% accuracy rate, but its a feature I can no longer live without. I do realize that this is a Chinese government sponsored tech company so all my bases are belong to them, but no data that they would have access to via the device (assuming I was ever important enough to monitor) has me worried.

If I am going to be working against China it wont be from my phone. It will be from a tor booted desktop.
 
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Just delivered...

Bad news: single sim and it is Vodacom branded software inside (dreaded splash screen). Sim card tray looks like it will fit a nano sim in the second slot, but software is going to have the second sim disabled...

Richard was right.
 
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FlashSA said:
Just delivered...

Bad news: single sim and it is Vodacom branded software inside (dreaded splash screen). Sim card tray looks like it will fit a nano sim in the second slot, but software is going to have the second sim disabled...

Richard was right.
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Can't you load unbranded firmware?
What do the specs on the IC website say about the dual sim?
 
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FlashSA said:
Just delivered...

Bad news: single sim and it is Vodacom branded software inside (dreaded splash screen). Sim card tray looks like it will fit a nano sim in the second slot, but software is going to have the second sim disabled...

Richard was right.
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If not mistaken if you use a competitors sim card the warranty falls away if I recall or has this changed now with CPA. My advice would be to make a screenshot as the advert didn't mention anything about using it on Vodafone network. My package will only be here at 13:30 roughly, missed the driver in the morning..

Don't forget if you do flash the firmware warranty falls away if not mistaken.. Vodafone don't want their customers to use competitors sim cards
 
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airborne said:
Can't you load unbranded firmware?
What do the specs on the IC website say about the dual sim?
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There is only 1 IMEI on the box. Surely this means the phone won't read the second sim even if you flash a global ROM on?

My Xiaomi has 2x IMEI on the box
 
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