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honor 5x

  1. GamerCore

    How To How to keep apps running after the screen is turned off on the Honor 5X

    The honor 5X is home to some pretty great power management settings. The problem is, sometimes it can be a little aggressive in how it manages which apps are running in the background while the phone is sleeping (screen is off). Thankfully, Huawei provided an easy way to whitelist specific...
  2. GamerCore

    How To How to launch apps or call contacts using Fingerprint ID on the Honor 5X

    Unlike most other devices, the fingerprint sensor on the honor 5X is not only able to unlock the phone, but can be used to directly launch apps or call contacts depending on the finger being used. Getting everything up and running is easy, but there are a few steps involved. Here's exactly how...
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    Phandroid says there's insane value in the Honor 5X

    Chris of Phandroid just published his review of the Honor 5X and says there is "insane value" in the device. He really enjoys the build quality, the fingerprint sensor, battery life and the display. Chris felt the performance isn't very good, but he admits that it is more than likely a...
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    Phandroid says there's insane value in the Honor 5X

    Chris of Phandroid just published his review of the Honor 5X and says there is "insane value" in the device. He really enjoys the build quality, the fingerprint sensor, battery life and the display. Chris felt the performance isn't very good, but he admits that it is more than likely a...
  5. GamerCore

    How To How to adjust the color temperature on the Honor 5X

    One of the big new features in the latest version of iOS is the ability to change the temperature of your display with a feature called Night Shift. Believe it or not, but the $200 honor 5X allows you to do the same thing. Well, mostly. Color temp can be adjusted opening the Settings app and...
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    Honor 5X receives January security update ahead of launch

    The Honor 5X isn't even available yet and the device is already receiving the January security update. Users will be able to buy the phone later this month knowing it's fully up to date. Android Central
  7. Android News

    Honor 5X receives January security update ahead of launch

    The Honor 5X isn't even available yet and the device is already receiving the January security update. Users will be able to buy the phone later this month knowing it's fully up to date.
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    Honor challenges you to find a better smartphone than the Honor 5X for less than $200

    Honor is throwing a little contest that asks you to find a smartphone that costs less than $200 that is better than the Honor 5X. Details of the challenge are as follows. . . 1. Research, find and share with us a competitor’s unlocked smartphone that has superior features than the honor 5X...
  9. Android News

    Honor challenges you to find a better smartphone than the Honor 5X for less than $200

    Honor is throwing a little contest that asks you to find a smartphone that costs less than $200 that is better than the Honor 5X. Details of the challenge are as follows. . . 1. Research, find and share with us a competitor’s unlocked smartphone that has superior features than the honor 5X...
  10. Phases

    User Manual Official Honor 5X Quick Start Guide 2015-1-19

    Very brief official quick start guide, full owners manual coming soon!
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    Android Central Says the Hardware in the 5X is Impressive for $199

    Andrew of Android Central has also reviewed the Honor 5X now and says he can't recommend the device because of the software. Andrew enjoys the build quality for the money, the camera, the fingerprint sensor and the quality of the display. However he feels the performance isn't good, he doesn't...
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    Android Police Review Says the Honor 5X is Unassailable

    David of Android Police just published his review of the Honor 5X and had a lot of good things to say about it. David loves the fingerprint scanner, the big 3,000mAh battery, and feels both the display and the camera is good for the price. He isn't a fan of the software though, and has trouble...
  13. Rob

    XDA: What you get for $199 with honor 5X [VIDEO]

    Pretty good video from XDA explaining what your $199 investment gets you with the honor 5X. Short version: lots!
  14. Android News

    Honor 5X Review Roundup

    The recently announced honor 5X, an affordable yet powerful Android phone priced at $199, was recently announced at CES 2016. Although it doesn't launch until January 31st, some of the big tech sites are already conducting their full reviews. ___________________ David of Android Police just...
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    The Honor 5X is Said to Receive Android 6.0, EMUI 4, and Regular Security Updates

    Honor made a splash at CES 2016 with the announcement of the Honor 5X into the United States market. Some were curious as to whether or not it would receive Marshmallow or regular security updates but Honor has told GSM Arena that it will receive all that and more. GSM Arena
  16. Android News

    The Honor 5X is Said to Receive Android 6.0, EMUI 4, and Regular Security Updates

    Honor made a splash at CES 2016 with the announcement of the Honor 5X into the United States market. Some were curious as to whether or not it would receive Marshmallow or regular security updates but Honor has told GSM Arena that it will receive all that and more.
  17. GamerCore

    How To How to factory reset the Honor 5X

    Whether you're permanently retiring your device to the junk drawer, or looking to sell it to a 3rd party, at some point you're going to need to perform a factory reset. In this How To, we'll show you how to remove all your personal information from the Honor 5X in the event you need to wipe it...
  18. GamerCore

    How To How to add widgets on the Honor 5X

    One of Android's best features is being able to add handy little widgets to your home screen and the Honor 5X is no different. Just about every app you install on your device will also have a widget you can place on your home screen -- you just gotta know where to find them. Now, every launcher...
  19. GamerCore

    How To How to take a screenshot on the Honor 5X

    Like just about every Android device, taking a screenshot on the Honor 5X is easy, but there are a few ways to get the job done. It's purely preference which method you use, so don't worry about which way is better. Here's how you do it. Press and hold the power + volume down buttons...
  20. GamerCore

    How To How to insert a micro SD card on the Honor 5X

    The Honor 5X is one of a handful of Android devices that supports micro SD card expansion. That means, even with limited internal storage, you can easily add up to 128GB in storage to the device (for storing apps, games, or other media) by inserting a simple micro SD card. The micro SD card...
  21. GamerCore

    How To How to change the SIM card(s) on the Honor 5X

    The Honor 5X is one of a few Android devices that actually features dual SIM cards. That means you can potentially place a total of 2 SIM cards in the device, something that is more popular overseas than in the US. With so many slots on the phone, you may be wondering what goes where and...
  22. GamerCore

    How To How to delete apps on the Honor 5X

    Whether you downloaded a bad app, or you're running low on space, it's important everyone knows how to delete (uninstall) apps from their Android device. The Honor 5X has multiple ways to accomplish this, so if you're hoping for something quick and easy -- you're in luck. Let's check out all the...
  23. GamerCore

    How To How to change the home screen (launcher) on the Honor 5X

    As part of Huawei's "Emotion UI" (or EMUI for short), the launcher on the Honor 5X can take a little getting used to. Anyone looking for something a little more traditional can find a plethora of home screen replacements (also known as "launchers") on the Google Play Store. Even for the more...
  24. GamerCore

    How To How to change the keyboard on the Honor 5X

    Out of the box, the Honor 5X uses a 3rd party keyboard from the folks at Swype. It's pretty functional keyboard, but in the event you'd like to use something different (there are hundreds of great keyboard apps on Google Play), we want to show you how you can swap it out for another. Here are...
  25. Android News

    The Best Cases for the Honor 5X Right Now

    With some help from the community, Phandroid has put together a list of their favorite cases for the Honor 5X so far. From classic to leather and rugged too, if you're looking for a case for your new Honor 5X then this is a good list to start with.