All Software issues of the "ZTE Nubia Red Magic 5g" + Nubias reaction

How do you feel about the software issues of the "Red Magic 5g"?

  • I can live with it, i only care about gaming!

    Votes: 36 25.9%
  • I will return it!

    Votes: 15 10.8%
  • I regret buying it!

    Votes: 20 14.4%
  • I don't recommend buying it!

    Votes: 23 16.5%
  • i will wait for Nubia to fix the Problems!

    Votes: 69 49.6%

  • Total voters
    139

Byte Burner

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Oct 10, 2015
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If you are using Skype you should not buy.
Cannot change the ringtone.
Only the notification sound will sound, so the sound will stop immediately.
I'm not using skype at all. but this is really weird though. how come all these bugs are there at once ?!
But I need to see who is calling me when Im using VoLTE.
did they fix the issue where the fingerprint is not working after unlocking the bootloader ? did you try to install a custom rom?

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This thread is a request to nubia to fix their software issues on the "Red Magic 5g" global Rom 4.05.
Most of these issues are also on the other roms.

The poll is for nubia to see the opinions of their customers.
here we can show nubia and their future customers how many of us will return their devices, regret buying it, don't recommend it, or don't care about the issues.
Feel free to quote the opening post to address issues i didnt mention.

1. We can't see who is callig when voLTE is enabled.(caller id is allways unknown)

2. We cant change the Default launcher.

3. AOD can't be turned on once turned off.

4. there is no Option to disable "screen turning on when phone is beeing moved".

5. there is no Option for battery percentage in statusbar (but included in cn rom).

6. there is no face unlock (but included in cn rom).

7. there is no nfc on cn rom. (It's included on global rom but can't pay with Gpay. All goes Ok but when paying the terminal says, "only one card at a time".)

8. gestures navigation area will switch in respect to the screen orientation making it hard to use the keyboard vertically.

9. unlocking bootloader breaks the fingerprint sensor functionality.

10. there is no official global rom.zip but a cn rom.

11. there is no kernel source released yet.

12. there are no real battery statistics like "screen on time".

13. the recents Activity is inside the launcher instead of system ui (meaning we have no working recents if we don't use the nubia launcher)

14. there is no option for 120 hz (there is a hidden menu only accessible with a third party app whoch can actually enable it)

15. there is no option for full hd in the Screenrecorder settings (can be anabled in a hidden menu with a thirdparty app)

16. After using the phone for a while connected to 5ghz wifi, it will disconect and will only be able to connect to 2.4ghz wifi until you restart the phone.

17. Android widevine lvl is 3 instead of 1

18. When connected to the dock, charging works when dock option is activated. But if we connect an USB-C to HDMI cable, power charging is stopped

19. Desktop mode can only be activated with adb.

Dear Nubia this device has the best hardware but if you don't start putting more effort in fixing the problems of your customers you will ruin your brand. This hardware deserves a better software. I will not return my device because i only care about gaming performance and i was aware of the problems of the previous red Magic phones when i bought this device.
Please don't justify the cliché of cheap Chinese phones/brands. Just put more effort in software development. Complete Something before you start a new project. Don't endup selling a halfbaked product. You can do better!

I explained all these issues to Nubia and got a first response!



Now we got someone from nubia up on xda trying to resolve the issues. This is good news.

I have a new bug to add, dunno whether it is a software or hardware but one guy is reporting that one of the shoulders triggers are getting stuck and not responsive sometimes or sometimes it gets triggered on its own .
I have one question for you. what are the marked off issue. did they fix them?
 
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nadejo

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I'm not using skype at all. but this is really weird though. how come all these bugs are there at once ?!
But I need to see who is calling me when Im using VoLTE.
did they fix the issue where the fingerprint is not working after unlocking the bootloader ? did you try to install a custom rom?

---------- Post added at 03:42 PM ---------- Previous post was at 03:16 PM ----------




I have a new bug to add, dunno whether it is a software or hardware but one guy is reporting that one of the shoulders triggers are getting stuck and not responsive sometimes or sometimes it gets triggered on its own .
I have one question for you. what are the marked off issue. did they fix them?
yes. thats the fixed stuff. i never had any issues with the triggers so i think it can be a hardware issue.
 

Anienol

New member
Jun 2, 2020
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Local emergency alert making the phone crazy!

When the local government of Puerto Rico emmits an alert, let's say like for the lock down. The phone losses the carrier signal and stays offline (no calls no data) for about 30 minutes, every day since I noticed it has happened to my unit like clockworks... Is very disappointing that something so basic and vital in a communication device is failing. Can anyone help me or give me some clue? Plz.
 
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Hash710

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May 21, 2020
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I'm not getting any emergency alerts and I really need them right now as LA is getting a lot of curfews and I don't even find out until an hour before it begins!! Then I have to haul ass home. I've already checked in my settings all my emergency alerts are on but I still don't get any.
 
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Anienol

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Jun 2, 2020
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Issue of the emergency alerts is serious matter

I like the phone very much but this issue of the emergency alerts is a serious matter. It could be a life threatening issue, if there's a state of emergency of any kind and this communication device could not give or show any sing of the alert. On top of that the phone stays searching for signal for about 45 min no calls no data. That's my biggest concern about the device.
 

mhajii210

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Sep 19, 2011
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I like the phone very much but this issue of the emergency alerts is a serious matter. It could be a life threatening issue, if there's a state of emergency of any kind and this communication device could not give or show any sing of the alert. On top of that the phone stays searching for signal for about 45 min no calls no data. That's my biggest concern about the device.
Guys same thing is happening to me on NA version 3.11 on T-Mobile here in Los Angeles. Everyone got an emergency alert today at work except me, and my data went crazy and started dropping. @JerryYin this is a HUGE bug. Please look into this but something is wrong with the latest software and emergency alerts!
 
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mhajii210

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Sep 19, 2011
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Guys when you go into settings, navigation buttons and gestures, other gesture... are you able to remove bottom indication bar or turn off full screen anti-false touch? When I turn those 2 settings off it doesn't change anything. I still have the bottom indication bar and I still have to swipe twice when I'm viewing a full screen video or picture. Would you guys please test on your device?
 

Got guy

Member
Dec 26, 2012
20
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What's the best rom for this phone I'm in UK on network 3 I'm currently on Chinese version witch is unusable please can you point me in the direct of a link to best rom. are there any specific way I should flash with new ROM or just copy to phone and flash from update rom options built into phone ? Thanks
 

viper98

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Jul 19, 2011
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yes. thats the fixed stuff. i never had any issues with the triggers so i think it can be a hardware issue.
How do you fix the FP scanner not working?

I have a phone on the way that I bought with that issue and it would be great to fix it when I get it
 

ckt213

Member
Feb 21, 2017
10
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Trigger issue (defeats the purpose of this phone!)

Want to check if anyone else has this issue... When I play pubg for say couple hours the left trigger button starts malfunctioning. It either stays pressed of develops a delay in registering a press and hold (critical for those sniper headhots!). It's absolutely fine when I start gaming so maybe it's a heating/fan issue idk. This is my biggest gripe with the phone given I bought it for gaming. The last firmware update said it fixed a trigger problem but it didn't fix this. Help is appreciated
 

raumyasarkar

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Jun 1, 2013
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How do you fix the FP scanner not working?



I have a phone on the way that I bought with that issue and it would be great to fix it when I get it
Fp scanner. Was slow and nothing to fix from our side. Just don't unlock the bootloader then it will stop working. And read some guides how to root the phone before doing anything. Out of the box, There is nothing to fix for fp scanner

Sent from my NX659J using Tapatalk

---------- Post added at 06:54 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:52 AM ----------

Want to check if anyone else has this issue... When I play pubg for say couple hours the left trigger button starts malfunctioning. It either stays pressed of develops a delay in registering a press and hold (critical for those sniper headhots!). It's absolutely fine when I start gaming so maybe it's a heating/fan issue idk. This is my biggest gripe with the phone given I bought it for gaming. The last firmware update said it fixed a trigger problem but it didn't fix this. Help is appreciated
Most of the people are same in these groups.. [emoji28] Answered you in the other one. Its probably hardware issue.

Sent from my NX659J using Tapatalk
 
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Byte Burner

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Want to check if anyone else has this issue... When I play pubg for say couple hours the left trigger button starts malfunctioning. It either stays pressed of develops a delay in registering a press and hold (critical for those sniper headhots!). It's absolutely fine when I start gaming so maybe it's a heating/fan issue idk. This is my biggest gripe with the phone given I bought it for gaming. The last firmware update said it fixed a trigger problem but it didn't fix this. Help is appreciated
I already reported this issue here. one of the guys having the same issue. sad to hear about that. I guess I will go for Black Shark 3 Pro instead.
 
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viper98

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Jul 19, 2011
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yes. thats the fixed stuff. i never had any issues with the triggers so i think it can be a hardware issue.
Fp scanner. Was slow and nothing to fix from our side. Just don't unlock the bootloader then it will stop working. And read some guides how to root the phone before doing anything. Out of the box, There is nothing to fix for fp scanner

Sent from my NX659J using Tapatalk

---------- Post added at 06:54 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:52 AM ----------

Most of the people are same in these groups.. [emoji28] Answered you in the other one. Its probably hardware issue.

Sent from my NX659J using Tapatalk
The phone I bought already had an issue with the FP scanner.

I got it off eBay
 

raumyasarkar

Senior Member
Jun 1, 2013
127
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Right, but according op there is a fix which is why it is crossed off the list



Will locking the bl again fix it?
I don't think I heard of any fix but probably rooting can be done without losing the fingerprint. There is a guide about it xda. Probably you can ask on that thread.

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