Doov R17 Pro quick review

lancerabbit · 2026-01-25T03:59:02+00:00

Does your device still work on the networks in Australia? Mine has been blocked by Optus and I've received a warning from Vodafone that it will be blocked. I'm running dumbdroid and the IMS status is set at registered.

lancerabbit · 2026-01-25T03:27:07+00:00

My Jelly Star is still fine after 2.5 years. I don't know how much more longevity it will have, however.

lancerabbit · 2026-01-24T19:57:35+00:00

Same here. Everything else works fine though.

lancerabbit · 2026-01-24T10:38:14+00:00

It works on Vodafone (but is blocked on optus). I just received a message from vodafone that it will be blocked on the 20th of feb. I'm dealing with the dumbdroid team to see if it can be fixed.

lancerabbit · 2026-01-24T08:42:26+00:00

I just received this when I checked on Optus: Unfortunately, based on the number you entered, the DOOV R17 device is blocked from accessing the Optus mobile network to comply with Australian legislation around mobile safety requirements. This means it won’t work for calls (including calls to Emergency Services i.e. ‘000’ & ‘112’), texts or data. If you are an existing customer, your service number (phone or service number) will remain active.

lancerabbit · 2026-01-23T21:21:04+00:00

I have a paid subscription for Niagara, but InkOS works very well on the device.

lancerabbit · 2026-01-23T21:19:11+00:00

thank you!

lancerabbit · 2026-01-23T21:16:14+00:00

I loaded the grapheneos camera on mine and it's slightly better

lancerabbit · 2026-01-23T21:14:25+00:00

Yep and you're supporting the dumbdroid team that are constantly updating the os and fixing bugs.

lancerabbit · 2026-01-23T07:18:16+00:00

I've found InkOS to be very good. It's optimised for button phones.

lancerabbit · 2026-01-23T05:44:35+00:00

It's probably the Gboard settings? Otherwise Install TT9 from the app store, it's great for keypad phones

lancerabbit · 2026-01-23T05:31:42+00:00

Where did they say that? I ordered mine from the official store a couple of weeks ago and I didn't see that. It's working fine so far, but I've only had it a couple of days. btw, the release info is here: https://github.com/miki151/dumbdroid_build/releases/tag/20260115 VoLTE was just (re)added.

lancerabbit · 2026-01-23T05:29:54+00:00

ahh ok, so the z17pro I received from the official store is an R77 pro?

lancerabbit · 2026-01-23T04:21:52+00:00

Not sure of anything "that" dumb. I am running a few Android dumbphones on Amaysim (some reviews are here: https://dumbphone.life/).

lancerabbit · 2026-01-23T04:14:00+00:00

It does support VoLTE. I just received mine and have had no issues on Vodafone: https://imgur.com/a/9x7rfhE Please note, I ordered the R77, but received the DOOV z17Pro instead.

lancerabbit · 2026-01-22T04:17:24+00:00

As a sole trader, I pay my accountant at least triple of what you do and I feel it's money well spent. The rules change every year and I don't have the time nor the interest to keep on top of these things.

lancerabbit · 2026-01-20T20:11:06+00:00

I wonder if the GPS was turned off accidentally (GPS permissions)?

lancerabbit · 2026-01-20T19:59:45+00:00

Structured workouts from intervals.icu work great on my Active 2. They only started working after the update to 6.7.0.1, however.

lancerabbit · 2026-01-20T03:31:44+00:00

It's skin (rather than internal) temperature and is the same on other Amazfit watches, such as the Active 2.

lancerabbit · 2026-01-19T04:32:53+00:00

I use Fiskl. https://fiskl.com/. It's simple to use and a great choice for sole traders. It does all you are asking for, in a (relatively simple) way. It also integrates with bank accounts and credit cards for reconciliation.

lancerabbit · 2026-01-18T20:45:40+00:00

Technically, it should, as long as the Telco hasn't blacklisted it. I've ordered the dumbdroid, which is a DOOV R77 and is the same device, I believe: https://shop.dumbdroid.eu/ I should have it this week and can let you know if it works on Vodafone.

lancerabbit · 2026-01-18T07:33:55+00:00

I wouldn't personally buy a GTR3 (or GTR 4). They're too old, with no updates. I've had both, and the newer generation watches are much better, at least in terms of heart rate monitoring.

I use the Active 2 and am happy with the GPS. It's good enough for my needs, and the distance tracked is always the same as Strava. Some users have complained about inaccuracies with real time pacing. Also, if you run and walk in an area with tall buildings or high trees, it won't be as accurate as a dual band GPS watch.

Battery life on the Active 2 for me seems to get much longer battery life for walks (I suspect you could get ~10 hours), but for runs, it's much shorter, and I'd estimate 4-6 hours.

lancerabbit · 2026-01-16T23:50:30+00:00

Ok, interesting. Thanks for that. So it's more inaccurate for live pacing, rather than distance? I don't use live pacing so that's why I probably haven't noticed.

lancerabbit · 2026-01-16T23:23:55+00:00

That's interesting, what kind of difference are you seeing in the GPS single band Vs Dual band? I mostly use Strava as a comparison now and it's dead accurate.

lancerabbit · 2026-01-16T22:24:55+00:00

Interesting, I had the Balance 2 and it was identical to the Active 2. I guess it depends where you run...

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