This post is about the new phablet I bought to replace the Nexus 4 which I have used for 2 years. Although it has served me well over the years, I try to replace my cellphone every 2 years just to keep up with newer hardware and software. LG Optimus One was the first smartphone I bought in April of 2011 (see my older post) followed by LG Nexus 4 in 2013.
For details of this phone, follow the link below to manufacturer website:
JiaYu S3
First, here are some screen shots of my 5.5" phablet (volume down+power - an Android 4.4 feature):
I bought this phone pre-ordered for $177.93 USD from Aliexpress on January 10, 2015 and received it six weeks later in February 2015. I chose free shipping by Singapore Post and it did not cost me any duties or taxes. Together with the phone, I also bought a glass screen protector for $7.59 and a clear silicon soft back case for $4.99. So far, I am very satisfied!
From what I know, all Android phones purchased from China do not have any Goggle apps installed! Fortunately, the reseller I bought the phone from had pre-installed Google Play Store which made my subsequent works on the phone so much easier.
There are a few things I want to put on this phone, namely:
1. Gmail (the installed Gmail could not be started becasue of Google Services problems);
2. Custom recovery either TWRP or CWM (stock Android Recovery System is not good);
3. New Google Calendar (I do not like the installed older version Google calendar).
I will talk about these changes in my next post.
