Posts From svetius

svetius
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I'm the head administrator of XDA. Some might call me a phone addict, but I like to define myself as a phone enthusiast. I'm currently using the OnePlus 6, Honor 7X, and Galaxy Note9. I switch depending on circumstances. Feel free to PM me in the forums with any site-related or phone questions.

December Prizes Awarded for Honor Incentive Program

December Prizes Awarded for Honor Incentive Program

December 27, 2016
It's time again to give out prizes to the most active members of our Honor forums through our community incentive program (as a result of a partnership we have with Honor). As a reminder, we have a special script running that looks at everyone that participates in any Honor forums and assigns points, each day, based...
[Updated with New Picture and More Specs] New UMi Z Likely to be First Phone with MediaTek X27

[Updated with New Picture and More Specs] New UMi Z Likely to be First Phone with MediaTek X27

December 2, 2016
We have received information from a credible tipster that UMi will be among the first, if not the first, OEM to release a phone with the recently-announced MediaTek X27 CPU, as soon as this month. Not only that, but a rendering we received of the new UMi phone, above, suggests that it'll have a dual-camera...
November Prizes Awarded for Honor Incentive Program

November Prizes Awarded for Honor Incentive Program

December 1, 2016
We’re back to hand out prizes to the most active members of our Honor forums through our community incentive program (as a result of a partnership we have with Honor which so far has resulted in some great developments). As a reminder, we have a special script running that looks at everyone that participates in any...
Want to Beta Test EMUI 5.0 (Nougat) on the Honor 8?

Want to Beta Test EMUI 5.0 (Nougat) on the Honor 8?

November 7, 2016
You might have already seen the next version of EMUI, version 5.0, on the Mate 9 announced by Huawei recently. That same software is coming soon to Honor's flagship, the Honor 8. We have 55 slots open to anyone with an FRD-L04 version of the Honor 8, and another 10 slots for those with the...
The $99 UMi Diamond is Shock and Scratch Resistant

The $99 UMi Diamond is Shock and Scratch Resistant

November 4, 2016
Our friends at UMi have just released a new model: the UMi Diamond, which, as the name suggests, is built to be tough (as a diamond...get it?) thanks to its impact and scratch protection. Not only is it likely to survive a drop unscathed, but it's packing some pretty good specs for a phone that...
October Prizes Awarded for Honor Incentive Program

October Prizes Awarded for Honor Incentive Program

October 20, 2016
We're back to hand out prizes to the most active members of our Honor forums through our community incentive program (as a result of a partnership we have with Honor). As a reminder, we have a special script running that looks at everyone that participates in any Honor forums and assigns points, each day, based on...
[WINNER ANNOUNCED!] Win an Honor 8: 4GB RAM, Dual-Camera, Premium Design

[WINNER ANNOUNCED!] Win an Honor 8: 4GB RAM, Dual-Camera, Premium Design

October 19, 2016
We're back with another Honor 8 contest, and like before, it's open to all countries! You can enter the contest in numerous ways. Each point you earn is considered an entry, so the more points you earn, the higher your chances are of winning. As a reminder, the Honor 8 is the current flagship from...
Win a Pixel XL from XDA and RhinoShield, Because Bumpers are Back

Win a Pixel XL from XDA and RhinoShield, Because Bumpers are Back

October 12, 2016
Phone skins are really great to add style to any phone, plus they're not expensive, but they provide minimal protection if you happen to drop your phone. On the other end of the spectrum are cases, which are generally more expensive but offer much more protection. Cases are bulky and they don't let the beauty of...
Today Only: Save $50 on the Honor 8

Today Only: Save $50 on the Honor 8

October 10, 2016
Just a quick note that our friends at Honor are celebrating Columbus Day today with a nice discount on the Honor 8. Their dual-camera, premium phone, which is typically sold for $399 is available today only at $349. You can see the sale over at Best Buy where you'll get to choose Sapphire Blue, in...
A New Place To Talk Anonymously About Controversial Topics

A New Place To Talk Anonymously About Controversial Topics

September 30, 2016
What is Candid? Candid is a way for you to voice your opinion about specific topics, without having your ideas linked to your personal information. Social media is a great way to share and view content from your friends. It's not always to best place to brag about your new orca-skin coat. When you share stuff...
September Prizes Awarded for Honor Incentive Program

September Prizes Awarded for Honor Incentive Program

September 29, 2016
You might recall that a part of our partnership with Honor incorporates a reward system for the XDA users that are most active in Honor forums (that includes the Honor 8, Honor 5X, Honor 7, Honor 6/6X, Honor 5C, Honor 4X, Honor 4C, and Honor 3C). We have a special script running that looks at everyone that...
Best Uses for the Smart Key Fingerprint Scanner Button on the Honor 8

Best Uses for the Smart Key Fingerprint Scanner Button on the Honor 8

September 21, 2016
The Honor 8 has a very unique fingerprint scanner. Not only is it one of the fastest fingerprint scanners around but you'll also have a feature called Smart Key, which turns this fingerprint scanner into a physical button that can be programmed to launch various tasks or apps with a single press, double press, and...