$49 Huawei Ascend XT2 aka Wunderphone = THE best Mavic screen EVER

[Xtreme Drone Pilot]

I did the same buying the Chinese Leagoo T10 Smartphone as a dedicated Mavic display screen (no phone service). It was larger, 5.7",screen, had much higher specs and screen resolution, and like this works terrific.

Yes, I remember reading your thread, and was thinking of getting one of those. Huawei stole my money.

 

[Dougcjohn]

Yes, all Androids do. There's no remedy at this point, other than connecting phone to the other port and using a powerbank to charge RC via micro usb. Fortunately, RC will last ~10 batteries worth of flying.



Yes, batteries are not necessarily updated each time; however, you do want to rotate all of them when updarinf FW to make sure you won't be caught by surprise in the field.

Thanks, yes I always install all 4 batteries after each firmware update... and the last 2 Firmware updates required battery updates and this last Mavic FW did not... which I just dumbly assumed was an improvement in FW to silently perform on bootup.

On the RC as charger with Androids, the Note8 if not fully charged before flying would quickly draw down RC power in 2-3 flights. As in other posts, the Androids with new circuitry or rapid charging circuitry seems to draw RC battery very quickly.

It sounds like this phone draws minimal power from RC, which is a great thing in addition to the price and other perks.

 

[Xtreme Drone Pilot]

Is it possible to unlock this phone, or at least use a T-Mobile Sim card ? This would also be great for international travel.

No idea. Read slickdeals comments. Also, xda-dev forums.

 

[Xtreme Drone Pilot]

It seems these are all out of stock. I may have ordered the last one. Kept re-trying & it finally let me buy it, but from what i can see, they are back ordered.

Wondering how long the $49 price going to stay...

 

[Dougcjohn]

OK I’m sure it has been posted here, but I need clarification. If I were to use this phone as a dedicated screen for the Mavic, does it HAVE to be up and running with AT&T for the gps features to work? I do want the auto track feature to work, and I would like to be able to change the RTH feature on the go....

No cellular service required. All other features continue to work.

 

[Toddt]

I just tried to order one from WM and jet with no luck. Seems to be oos.

 

[Dougcjohn]

Reading through thread, thinking of returning ipad4. Got a little lost, other than the Go4 .18 crashing on some... were there other issues w this phone on apps or compatibilty: software, goggles, etc? Thought I recall a few posts of concern but couldn’t locate in review.

 

[Xtreme Drone Pilot]

It sounds like this phone draws minimal power from RC, which is a great thing in addition to the price and other perks.

Yeah, I haven't noticed any abnormal drain rate, and always run out of Mavic batteries first.

On a side note, if you use this phone as Mavic screen only, you don't ever need to take it out of the arms to charge it, because it has such a phenomenal battery life and virtually zero discharge in sleep, that the juice it gets from RC will keep it permanently charged! Another reason to love this little wonder!

I propose to officially call this phone WUNDERPHONE

 

[2nd2non]

Does anyone have access to DJI go 4.0.8 or older? I want to match it with my firmware

 

[hasideas]

When i used to use my LG g5 the app would crash frequently.
Nobody is having this problem with the Huawaei? On my Ipad Air 2, the app never crashes.

 

[Neebles]

I just tried to order one from WM and jet with no luck. Seems to be oos.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

 

[Xtreme Drone Pilot]

Reading through thread, thinking of returning ipad4. Got a little lost, other than the Go4 .18 crashing on some... were there other issues w this phone on apps or compatibilty: software, goggles, etc? Thought I recall a few posts of concern but couldn’t locate in review.

Other than the botched .18 crashing, I (and it seems, others too) haven't discovered any issues with the Wunderphone. I did, however, disable everything I don't need, such as Facebook, myATT, etc. No idea how it will perform if it's loaded with megatons of junk, esp. social networks stuff which constantly runs in the background.

 

[Xtreme Drone Pilot]

I just tried to order one from WM and jet with no luck. Seems to be oos.

You can blame us (I got 2).

Sorry...

 

[Neebles]

I just tried to order one from WM and jet with no luck. Seems to be oos.

I just checked WM online, they still have it for 49, with free shipping......

 

[slphelan]

Does anyone know if this phone unlocked? Will be traveling out of country looking for back up phone. Thanks

 

[Xtreme Drone Pilot]

When i used to use my LG g5 the app would crash frequently.
Nobody is having this problem with the Huawaei? On my Ipad Air 2, the app never crashes.

4.1.18 is unstable, 100% DJI issue. .15 is rock stable. Never crashed on me.

 

[Xtreme Drone Pilot]

Does anyone know if this phone unlocked? Will be traveling out of country looking for back up phone. Thanks

It's locked, to att. Read slickdeals comments.

 

[fiberdude]

4.1.18 is unstable, 100% DJI issue. .15 is rock stable. Never crashed on me.

Seems with 4.1.18, whenever I looked at "Flight Records" the app crashes I am using an iPhone 6s with iOS 11.1.2 (15B202). But if I don't get into flight records, just fly the drone, DJI Go4 seems to be fine.

 

[Path Finder]

EDIT, I now see OOS on the the site I used. . . . .(Sorry)
(So, $75.00 new in the box shipped in the US when the one I ordered gets to me. . .Kidding!!!!!)

For those still looking to buy, besure the site you re on is the "XT2" not just an "XT". I had the same issue of OOS, but then saw it was not the XT2.

Info you should see from the OP

AT&T PREPAID Huawei Ascend XT2 16GB Prepaid Smartphone, Silver
Average rating:4.6364out of5stars, based on11reviews11 reviewsratings
By: Huawei
Walmart #: 565575302

 

[Bugzy]

That looks like a decent phone, good price, but then it is another 50 bucks to unlock it.