Been playing around with my new ultra tablet for a few days now and I'm left scratching my head as to what all the hype is about. I wanted a laptop/tablet hybrid for watching netflix keeping up with emails, facebook, and document production/wordpress stuff. It was to replace my asus c100p chromebook as I was becoming frustrated with the lack of apps. Now I find myself having much the same frustrations despite having access to loads more apps.
Basic security functions don't seem to want to work. For instance, avast doesn't work. I have to open the app to run it so no scheduled scans can run. Lastpass password manager won't work - I have to manually open the app and c+p passwords over which doesn't always work first time. My vpn doesn't start working on boot.
Widgets don't work. Third party launchers won't work. Anything that needs to run in the background doesn't work. This includes apps like twilight (reduces eye strain and exposure to blue light) and lux dash (manages screen brightness) don't function at all. Apps that require accessibility service to be switched (third party keyboards, rotation control, lastpass, avast etc.) on are constantly switching themselves off.
This is my list of apps that don't work at all or have severely limited function: Agent, Amazon appstore, Avast mobile security, Cal, Device manager, ES file explorer (won't let me download), Fleksy, Google cast, Google now launcher, HD widgets, Linkedin, Facebook messenger, Mi fit (won't find band), Google photos (can't bulk download), PIA vpn, Stumbleupon, Swiftkey, Twilight, VLC, Whatsapp.
Right now I'm finding it hard to understand what the point it. It's like Jide have taken Android and stripped it of all the best bits. And not being able to root is just stoopid. It's my device so I should be able to choose whether to risk bricking it or not.
Has anyone found any solutions or workarounds for any of the above apps?
I really want to like this device but I'm thinking I might send it back. Is there anything on the horizon that might encourage me not to?
And now I'm having posting this! I smell a rat! Especially as they are pulling their discussion forums - too many complaints methinks.
Basic security functions don't seem to want to work. For instance, avast doesn't work. I have to open the app to run it so no scheduled scans can run. Lastpass password manager won't work - I have to manually open the app and c+p passwords over which doesn't always work first time. My vpn doesn't start working on boot.
Widgets don't work. Third party launchers won't work. Anything that needs to run in the background doesn't work. This includes apps like twilight (reduces eye strain and exposure to blue light) and lux dash (manages screen brightness) don't function at all. Apps that require accessibility service to be switched (third party keyboards, rotation control, lastpass, avast etc.) on are constantly switching themselves off.
This is my list of apps that don't work at all or have severely limited function: Agent, Amazon appstore, Avast mobile security, Cal, Device manager, ES file explorer (won't let me download), Fleksy, Google cast, Google now launcher, HD widgets, Linkedin, Facebook messenger, Mi fit (won't find band), Google photos (can't bulk download), PIA vpn, Stumbleupon, Swiftkey, Twilight, VLC, Whatsapp.
Right now I'm finding it hard to understand what the point it. It's like Jide have taken Android and stripped it of all the best bits. And not being able to root is just stoopid. It's my device so I should be able to choose whether to risk bricking it or not.
Has anyone found any solutions or workarounds for any of the above apps?
I really want to like this device but I'm thinking I might send it back. Is there anything on the horizon that might encourage me not to?
And now I'm having posting this! I smell a rat! Especially as they are pulling their discussion forums - too many complaints methinks.
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