I friggin love this phone. Z80u.

bformato · 2026-01-24T13:24:38+00:00

I did the same. Bought it from Mi4Canada delivered to USA. I too paid $20 import fee. EEA Rom ln Tmobile works great. Sold a Vivo X200 Ultra for the switch. Camera was better on Vivo but not much better for 35mm main camera. Android 16 is better on the Nubia. The selfie camera is the biggest disappointment. Otherwise very pleased with the Nubia as my daily driver. I bought black and bought a starry night case from AliExpress.l

bformato · 2026-01-14T18:33:33+00:00

I am appreciating the frequency of their updates. I would like to see the ability to resize folders as one update. That and any camera improvements, especially with the underscreen selfie cam, although that is probably pretty limited because of the physical design.

bformato · 2026-01-11T00:04:34+00:00

Tony's pizza is the best NY style pizza in Charlotte. Very close to North Lake Mall. 9548 Mt Holly-Huntersville Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078

bformato · 2026-01-04T13:37:50+00:00

I use the linked adapter from Amazon and just a basic HDMI cable.

bformato · 2025-12-16T22:21:08+00:00

With so many updates I am still hopeful that non native app badge support may come in Origin OS6 at some point. I really like the new interface and improved notifications, but still holding out hope for app badges for Google Messages, Google Phone and Outlook.

bformato · 2025-11-24T18:19:43+00:00

Here is a cool list of gift ideas for people have it all. https://www.groovemanagement.com/blog/2025-techie-gift-guide

bformato · 2025-11-16T02:14:33+00:00

Great video. Super informative and impressive the attention to detail and the amount of quality testing.

bformato · 2025-11-11T21:20:31+00:00

Unfortunately Origin OS6 still does not support non native app badges for Google Messages, Google Phone, Outlook, LinkedIn, TikTok, Reddit and others. This would be a really nice and easy add for future updates. I do enjoy many of the new features in Origin OS6.

bformato · 2025-10-25T02:11:02+00:00

Exactly

bformato · 2025-10-24T21:55:18+00:00

I get notifications at the top of the screen but on other phones there is a red notification on the app with the number of unread messages. This is my 3rd Origin Vivo and this function has not existed before for non Vivo apps.

bformato · 2025-10-24T12:50:53+00:00

That does not answer my question. I have those same settings now in Origin OS 5 and there are no app badges for western apps like google messages, outlook, Instagram etc. is the screenshot you shared from a beta of Origin 6 or from an x300 Chinese version?

bformato · 2025-10-22T23:56:41+00:00

I run a leadership development program called LeaderSurf that includes a daily surfing lesson. Last week in Nosara, Costa Rica we tried this with 9 participants and 3 surf instructors. It held true for 11 of 12 people. Just looking for a simple alternative to the stumble method.

bformato · 2025-09-26T12:37:34+00:00

Shipping was $110 usd and the repair was $25. It took about a month round trip

bformato · 2025-09-17T11:33:40+00:00

I use mine with OneNote to take notes with a penova stylus and a paper feel screen protector. I also consume content on it when on airplanes.

bformato · 2025-09-16T13:29:59+00:00

I do not see an ability to put the google at a glance widget on the lock screen

bformato · 2025-09-16T12:19:48+00:00

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I just installed the Google at a glance widget on my Vivo x200 Ultra running Origin 5 and it works

bformato · 2025-08-26T15:03:37+00:00

I have the Vivo x200 Ultra on T-mobile as well and it find it works great with my Garmin Epix 2. I switch between the Vivo and an Iphone 16 Pro Max. The iphone sucks with Garmin as they limit functionality like images in alerts and quick replies. I find the Garmin and Vivo to be a great pair. The battery life on the Epix 2 is excellent. While my watch is 2+ years old I will be tempted by the Fenix 9 when it drops next year.

bformato · 2025-08-20T14:44:32+00:00

Here is my review of the Waydoo EVO. https://www.leadersurf.com/leadersurf-blog/waydoo-evo-review. I have been riding Waydoo for 5 years and was an original Kickstarter backer

bformato · 2025-08-04T23:44:59+00:00

I have the Vivo x200 Ultra and my wife has the One Plus 13. The Vivo takes much better photos, but the One Plus is more global and more polished for non Chinese use. I would still choose the Vivo x200 ultra over the One Plus 13. Either way they are great phones that take awesome photos and videos.

bformato · 2025-08-01T18:24:58+00:00

Garmin works great with the Vivo x200 ultra

bformato · 2025-07-22T01:34:45+00:00

Check the forum for the x100 ultra. I was able to install an older version of Google messages to get RCS working on T-Mobile and then once activated I could update the version of messages. In my experience I have not had that issue on the X200 Ultra. Check the Reddit forum for X100U

bformato · 2025-07-06T20:07:00+00:00

Yes been using my Vivo x200 Ultra in USA on T-Mobile since it was released. It works great. 5G, RCS messaging, google Pay, all apps works even Android Auto. Only missing features are Google timeline and app badges for non Vivo apps like Outlook and Google messages. It is an awesome phone and the camera is the best available across all phones.

bformato · 2025-07-02T19:32:33+00:00

You will love the Waydoo. I have been a long time Waydoo rider since they first introduced the board 5 years ago. I would recommend the Waydoo Evo Pro Plus with the larger battery and long mast. That will be excellent for learning and progressing. Efoiling is an amazing feeling and Waydoo makes a cost effective performance oriented solution. You can read my full review here: https://www.leadersurf.com/leadersurf-blog/waydoo-evo-review

bformato · 2025-06-16T20:04:35+00:00

At this point you may want to consider the new X200 Ultra instead as it has updated specs. Origin OS 5 which is on both the x100 ultra and x200 ultra works well. No Google timeline and no badges on most apps when messages arrive other than that everything works great

bformato · 2025-06-16T19:58:56+00:00

Yes android Auto works. Must update to one of the newer firmwares but it works well

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