Finally some news from the Karbonn brand, the Karbonn A18 is now available for a price tag of Rs. 9,790. This is a dual SIM single core ICS powered handset with a WVGA IPS screen.
Karbonn A18 – a dual SIM dual standby ICS phone can compete well with the Micromax A100, though the A100 does have that 5 inch advantage. But with the entry of A18 the older handsets namely the Spice Mi-425 and the Karbonn A9 will soon be pushed to the brink of extinction.
Processor and Display Screen
Though not much info about the processor is known however for the price it is safe to assume it will be a single core, but we do know that it is clocked at 1GHz possibly with a GPU similar or equivalent to what we have seen on Mi-425 and A9.
The display screen is with a WVGA resolution i.e. 800×480 pixels. It is IPS capacitive touchscreen, even better than the Karbonn A9. The display screen on the Karbonn A18 is 4.3 inches in size (diagonally).
Memory and OS
Memory does play an important role and for this reason the A18 comes loaded with 1GB RAM (users are saying its 512MB RAM not 1GB – confirmed 512MB) along with a 1GB of internal storage. This combination is the perfect ingredient for the ICS (Ice Cream Sandwich) or Android 4.0 OS. Add to it microSD card is also supported of up to 32GB.
Connectivity
The Karbonn A18 comes powered with all the features found on its competitor phones like 3G (HSDPA – 7.2 Mbps), 2G (EDGE / GPRS), Wi-Fi / USB with tethering support, GPS, Bluetooth 4.0 and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Multimedia
Like every android phone this one too can entertain. The stock media player can play many supported audio and visual formats with easy.
Pre-installed apps
The A18 comes loaded with some games like Angry Birds, 3D games, live motion wallpaper, Kingsoft office tool and with customizable home screen. Social networking apps like Facebook, Twitter, Gtalk, Y Messenger, whatsapp etc too comes pre-loaded. You get full access to Google play from where many more apps can be downloaded.
Camera
The camera resolution is of similar specs when compared with other handsets in the same price band. It is with a 5MP resolution with LED flash and a 1.3MP front facing camera. This camera is enhanced further with added features like auto focus, burst mode and face detection.
Battery
A 1500 mAh li-ion battery powers the handset. This is too low as compared with Mi-425 or the Karbonn A9. But it should still give a better or equivalent standby and talktime.
Karbonn A18 key features and Specifications
- Single Core (mkt6575) 1GHz CPU – GPU – Powervr sgx531.
- ICS (Android 4.0).
- 4.3 inch IPS capacitive touchscreen with 800×480 pixels resolution.
- 512MB RAM , 1GB internal storage and micro SD support.
- 5MP camera (burst mode 16 shots), quality just like on Spice / Karbonn.
- 3G,wi-fi, Bluetooth 4, microUSB, 3.5mm audio port and GPS.
- 1500mAh Li-ion battery.
- UPDATE : Karbonn website says “Video Calling using SIM Card”.
Karbonn A18 review
The handset looks like an upgraded Karbonn A9. The design however is different but most of the hardware specs are similar to the A9 model. On some sites it is available for about Rs. 10,500 but flipkart is offering the same for as low as Rs. 9,790 with 1 year warranty.
Performance wise it should do better than the other models and should also get a higher benchmark score. But can the A18 compete with the Micromax A100 – let me know your views!
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Gogi, I am not able to find any setting or option to set .mp3 ringtone I can only set company pre define ringtone only…
Vipul you need to use music player, and look for the song you want to add as ringtone. If you tap the song it will start playing, but tap the song and hold for some seconds you will get the save as ringtone option.
after tapping that i find option avaible are
play
add to queue
add to playlist
shop for artist..
Looks like you are using some other app, try the default music app that came installed.
I am using deafult app which has come preinstalled called play music it has headfone icon.
Vipul one option is to copy the MP3 to the ringtone folder on the internal storage or try this
Dude just install Handcent messenger from play store, you will get the solution, I am using A18 from last two month.
you can create ringtone bye, create file and sav ur tone inside ,,in internal memory->media->audio->notification(paste ur tone)
hi Gogi
I have Karbonn A18 and its been few months now working fine. Today suddenly my son gooffed up on something and now it is asking me to use my Google Account user name and Password but even after putting that it does not start. Tried searching on net but did not get any proper solution. Can you please have a solution or any way we can reset to factory setting.
regards
Lalit Fadnavis
Lalit, first try and see if you can get to login on to your google account on a PC. Remove battery and start the phone and then check. Could be a lock after several unsuccessful logins. Wait for a day and then try.
hi Gogi
Thanks for prompt reply. I logged into my PC and my Google account works fine. The issue is the handset does not get switched off and even after removing the battery, the phone starts and reaches to the same login screen. Tried showing to few mobile shop keepers they said I need to install the software again. Do u think this would be right solution? Anyways I will wait for a day as u suggested and check.
Thanks again for ur reply.
Regards
Lalit
Lalit, last resort is to re-install the OS again. Just leave the phone for a day and see.
Hello everyone, Does any owner of karboon A18 found any body cover, or case or any others mobile cover that fits perfectly fits on a18? Gogi sir any review for this issue..
Hi Gogi,
I have selected A18, A9+ and waiting for A24 & A25. Which of them is best? Please reply.
I bought this this mobile 3 days back from flipkart, I am really disappoint with the battery life gogi sir pls give me solution to increase the battery life. And also it takes 5 to 6 hrs to get full 100% charge is this is normal time for android phone.
Vipul charge it to 100% and then use it until the phone shuts down on its own. Then check how many hours it took.
Gogi sir I tried it before on my first charge it took almost 6 hrs to get 100% charge I almost drain it battery till 3% then after also it takes 5 hrs to get 100% charge, and battery life is also dull poor. any app pls gogi sir.
Follow the same processor for 3 to 4 times and battery will be ok. Overall how many hours does the phone last from 100% to 3%?
Gogi thanks really now battery last for almost full day, and I heard that android mobile battery backup are less as compare to primary mobile. No issue karbonn really rocks….
Mr vipul, I brought same mobile in sep end even my battery backup is less if you use internet then use like laptop, keep for charging while using. And to save more back up. Install easy task killer and in setting click battery see if any unused app running in back ground, mostly map and will run, just click it and force stop. You can save battery life.
Can u please tell me how to make video call in karbonn a21.
Hi gogi I wanted to buy a mobile for my secondary no. But am quite confused as my budget is quite low I wanted to buy a mobile lower than 12k or 13k I found mmx a100 mmx a90 and karbonn a18 I like heavy gaming watching videos and lot of ruff usage also plz suggest me 1 out of these, more thing I am new to android cuz till date I have been a blackberry user.
thnx in advance 🙂
Mudit go with Micromax A110 check the review on my site.
Hi gogi I also wanted 2 go with a110 but the main problem I’ll b installing heavy apps and that can’t be transferred to sd card in it so u tell me which one will be better from a18 and a100 and do these handsets have the capability to transfer apps 2 sd card?
Hey I have bought my karbonn a21 but its auto rotate is not working when we type a new message so plz tell me what to do…..
Can this be upgraded to Jelly Bean?
Finally placed order for karboon a18 on flipkart. Need pc suite for it. Pls give me link from where I can download.
Hello Gogi
I followed your suggestion and Downloaded Mixzing Music Player form play store. Saved a playlist in it. The playlist automatically saved in default music player. Then I connected the device to PC and got same result 🙁 No song in playlist. Can you suggest me a good music player that fulfill my requirements. Reply Please
Sanjay for now I have no clue about this but when I do will have a post on this.
try z player…it has a better sound playback
One more thing I would like to tell u all ICS FEATURE – SNAPSHOT. You don’t need to install any app for snapshot all you have to do is press “vol- & power button” (1-2sec) thats it!
Hey gogi, what is the use of chainfire 3d? can I play hd games using this app? A18 is sufficient to play ALL games except some HD games like bakstab, asphalt, nfs…so can i play these games after installing chainfire 3d?
Chainfire gives you more control over the GPU, you will be able to play many games that you could not before using this app. However the phone needs to be rooted.
Yar apna a18 to pre-rooted hai… O:) thanks alot !!
@sujit
kaha yr
mane root checker app me chaeck kiya…..its not rooted?
How did you get? Reply soon
Pehle superuser install kr…. Den install any rooted app n open it…. When u open it… It’ll ask u superuser permission…. Allow it… N chek it
@ sujit
have u installed chainfire 3d …plz comment on this if it is working fine?
I did and it worked but I still donno how to use it to play hd games so I uninstalled it. If you know then plz tell me.
I really have no idea that is why I asked you.
Sujit, can you connect with GPS? I brought it in sept end. But till now I can’t connect my GPS. please help me.
Hello Gogi
I need a little help from you. I have been using this phone for one month. No major issue yet unless problem with music playlist. I created a playlist in my phone and then connected it to pc for data transfer. After finishing the job when I checked playlist no song was present there. I tried hard to sort out the problem but in vain. I am still helpless here. Please help.
Thanks
Sanjay, yes the same thing happen on almost all Android phones. May be you need to try some other music player, there are many on Google Play.
This is very discouraging man. This phone is very good product. With such a high specification and superb performance, this kind of problem can not be accepted. 🙁 🙁
Hey Gogi,
When i record video with 720p(continuous autofocus) and play it in Mx player …the details shows it is 45fps or sometime 40fps is this true and mmx a90 also has same rate of frame.
Strange no idea about it. On A90 its 30, I checked just now.
hi rahul did you find any solution i also have similar problem?
Mandeep, More fps mean more crispness in video so it shouldn’t be a problem and I guess the video clarity is just the best.
Hi gogi, I brought a18 on sep 20, I am happy with the mobile at such a price, but its not connecting GPS, do you have any solution, or a18 got same problem.?
Try using GPS test app and see if that works, if not factory reset the phone and try again. If it still does not work you need to take it to the service center.
Hi Gogi,
When I open gmaps I can see a round within which a blue dot is blinking, does that mean GPS is working and if yes then why in notification it shows searching for gps, I am doing this in my office.
Blinking dot means the GPS is searching for satellite and not on. If you are in the office doing it then it will never work, you need to be in the open ground.
Hi Freinds,
I want to sell By Karbonn A18 8500/-i have purchased 25 days before will give you with box and bill its a very good phone but my brother has send me i Phone so wanna sell it if any want to by u can call me on 9773880945
I want to sell By Karbonn A18 for 8500/- I had purchased 25 days before will give you with box and bill its a very good phone but my brother has send me iPhone so wanna sell it if any one want to buy can call me on 9773880946.
Hello everyone, after weeks of internet search finally I found a mobile which had everything I need. And now its my bad luck that I can’t buy since the product got discontinue. I tried at vijay sales, croma, flipkart and so many others retailer but could find it. Anyone, any idea where I can find it and also is it is safe to buy anything specially mobile from saholic.com?
Yes, you can ordered A7+ a fortnight back and get it delivered within 3 days as promised.
Hey, its not pre rooted. I check this from root checker app. Its not, how did u get?
Dear Gogi, Apparently Karbonn A9+ (4 inch screen, dual core, 1420 mAh battery) appears to be a better buy than A18 (4.3 inch screen, single core, 1500 mAh battery)? What is your opinion ? Gogi, we are awaiting Karbonn A21 review. How is it as compared to MMX A110 Canvas2 ?
Dear Hemal – You should consider yourself lucky if you can get a buyer for the price you are quoting. From my experience, any electronic item on second selling the price drops to about 50% – All the best.
Gogi, I bought my a18 two weeks back the auto rotate stopped working for some reason. I switched it off and switched it on again since then all the apps also stopped working. Pls help!!
The auto rotate I guess is working now. Also the apps that are not working was installed / moved to SD card? – you will need to re-install the app or try moving the app from sd to phone (if you can see the app listed in settings – application) and see if that works.
Don’t panic, 3 simple steps switch off your A18 remove battery, wait 2 – 5 sec then switch on! problem solved!
Hi guys!
I am from Tamil Nadu, planing to buy a18, I read all the specs of the mobile and I am totally satisfied with its configuration. But I need to know about the battery backup of the mobile?? How long will it last for browsing in 2g and 3g?? And video-calling? And what about its connectivity?
Hello Manikandan,
I think you are from VCPS Sustain team Chennai.
Good decisions you have taken. Excellent mobile. I am using this A18 from past 2 years. Battery also good.
This phone is available only for past two months
Guys I am confused between A9+ and A18, which one supports more video formats? A9+ have 1 Ghz dual core and a18 1Ghz. Please help me on this.
Same problem. Should I go for more RAM or give in for dual core?
Somebody Help. Please.
Vishu, I have a18 and with hardware codec it supports mp4,3 gp, avi mkv, flv. All 720p support but wmv supported in SW codec and in dis 720p lags a bit.
Hi, Even I am facing the same problem. When I connect my Karbon A18 to windows 7 Laptop, all the screen gets frozen for some strange reason. Pls help, as I cant download anything due to it. Pls help solve the issue, if anyone knows the reason.
Gogi you know any best wifi cracker for A18.
No don’t know that you can try searching on play.
I tried many apps but they did not work.
It had
1.preroot(install super user)
2.prescreenshot(press power and volume
down button at same time)
This is SIZ from chennai im planning to buy a new android handset I am confused between karbonn a18 and a21 I wish to go with dual core whats your opinion pls reply to this. Its my first android phone pls.
I am also having same problem as anand someone help me.
Hey gogi, I want to purchase a good battery for my a18. Although battery lasts for a day. But I want to buy to use extra battery while traveling. Can you find which branded battery fits in a18? I want to try other battery apart from karbonn. I want to buy a decent but cheap charger too.
Krishna, you will need to visit a local store for this and see if you can get the battery (highly unlikely). The other option is to visit Karbonn service center and buy the spare battery.
Problem with 2G Data while roaming: I bought the Karbonn A18 about a month back. Apart from the poor camera quality, everything about this phone was working great. However, when I went out of Mumbai, my Vodafone 2G Data connection stopped functioning on this phone. The problem was not with the service because my sim card provided me with the connection on other handsets. But it did not work on Karbonn A18. I checked all the phone settings with Vodafone helpdesk and they were correct. The minute I returned to Mumbai, the data connection started working fine again. Can anyone please help me with this issue?
Hi you just have 2 change your fone setting go in settings connection and you will data connection option your connection while roaming will be off just make sure 2 turn it on.
Vipul am also from mumbai and am planning to sell my a18 bought on 2 nd of oct . I have hardly used it for 10 Days as I have been gifted galaxy note by my uncle. I have placed screen gaurd from day 1 and also back side is covered with beautiful designer sticker to hide karbonn logo. Handset is absolutely new & it has no issues of touch when connected to pc. My expected price is 8500 along with box , bill of 9999, all Accessories , protective case & 4gb memory card. I stay at borivali and anyone interested may visit my off and have hands on it for hours to check. My cell no is 9867773607 and plz don't ask for bargains.
Vipul am also from mumbai and am planning to sell my a18 bought on 2 nd of oct . I have hardly used it for 10 Days as I have been gifted galaxy note by my uncle. I have Placed screen gaurd from day 1 and also back side is covered with beautifull designer sticker to hide karbonn logo. Handset is absolutely new & it has no issues of touch when connected to pc. My expected price is 8500 along with box , bill of 9999, all Accessories , protective case & 4gb memory card. I stay at borivali and anyone interested may visit my off and have hands on it for hours to check. My cell no is 9867773606 and plz don't ask for bargains.Vipul am also from mumbai and am planning to sell my a18 bought on 2 nd of oct . I have hardly used it for 10 Days as I have been gifted galaxy note by my uncle. I have Placed screen gaurd from day 1 and also back side is covered with beautifull designer sticker to hide karbonn logo. Handset is absolutely new & it has no issues of touch when connected to pc. My expected price is 8500 along with box , bill of 9999, all Accessories , protective case & 4gb memory card. I stay at borivali and anyone interested may visit my off and have hands on it for hours to check. My cell no is 9867773606 and plz don't ask for bargains.
One correction in my previous comment . My cell no is 9867773607
I had sold my Karbonn A18 for 8.5k…It was my first indian brand cell phone & I think many still expect it to be at 40%-50% discounted price for used one even though its 10-15 days old coz its Indian brand like Karbonn or Micromax or Spice…But I think these guys will keep on searching & searching for such good handsets although from an Indian brand or end up buying a defective one…
Hi.
i am confused between karbonn a18 & a21 i want to buy a21 but due to negative feedback i think a18 is better what you say??
and more think i want to buy from flipkart but i don't have credit card can i pay cash on delivery, is it safe?
hello sirjee..
i just want to know the company background and after sales services..
will the after sales service provide of karboon is good enough…
or it will be like loop celleur. daamn… faltu service… cheap quality.
Hello gogi,
Can you suggest me which phone is best if i have to choose between karbonn a18 and karbonn a11 ?
I brought karbonn a18, the charging time is about 6hrs is this normal?
Maximum it take 4 – 4:30 hrs.
I have just purchased Karbonn A18, it is full of problems:-
1. While charging touch is not working
2. Video call quality is very poor through 3G SIM
3. simultaneous 3G data and video call is not working, after closing data connection 3G video call is possible
Please give me solution of above problems.
Thanks
Ritu these problem occur on many smartphone, these are not rear problem, try charging by USB port. Somehow network is the problem in video calls.
Mine doesn’t have the problem on charging.
Guys, Today I installed The amazing spider man HD game and its working perfectly fine, its 700 MB's game yar unbelievable Karbonn.
Yes all big games will install a small app on the internal storage and the data files are then downloaded via the app and stored on the external storage. This game will work on many handset but its too big so many do not download it. But thanks for letting us know.
You are right Gogi, I have downloaded data files from torrent and then pasted it in mobile in appropriate path that’s all. But still I don’t find a single lag while playing it, it is just lacking in looks otherwise very powerful phone.
Gogi,
Which branded phones are pre-rooted like a18?
I don’t think phones come – pre-rooted.
Gogi, Today I have also installed Asphalt 7 heat. It's about 1.4 GB and working flawlessly just to happy with my fone.
How to know that, my a18 is pre rooted or not cause some applications which need root access doesn’t work and says you need root access.
Bhavesh, download / install root checker from Google play and run it.
For all those who find battery issue in Karbonn A18 may try turning off location services from settings. I had done it & my battery backup has increased quite effectively. Try it & let me know the difference.
Hello sir, I am vipul from Mumbai I am looking forward to buy karboon a18. I just want to know how is the review of company is after sales service is provided. And also should I wait for a21 or go for a18. Thanking you.
Go for it, indeed its a fab mobile.
Ya Vipul,
Its an awesuumm fone with pre-rooted like feature, go for it
rahul… should i go for a18 without hesitated.
Hi Vipul,
I have bought A18 from vijay sales at borivali west on 10th oct and since then I have installed many apps and HD games but no lag, phone is awesome doesn’t feel like it is a single core, till now I have not found a single issues in this fone. Even my battery also gets charged by 3 hrs max. I will recommend you to buy it from vijay sales or chroma at least you will first get hands on it though it is a bit expensive at this retailer.
Hey rahul.
With all due respect of your all comment I still fells like investing 10k in karbbon, I still hesitate. I can put 15k with eye closed on Nokia Samsung htc Sony. What is ours option about this?
Rakesh Sharma,
I can understand the brand value and good will of these brand, but still they charge u more on d name of brand only and its like that these branded phones also have defects its up to us how to use and one more thing that one of my friend recently bought samsung galaxy s duos and you wont believe that it plays temple run game with a lag and no HD playback and HD recording when I showed him my phone and its features he was just stunned, now you just think that he paid 16500 and I paid 10500 and what is worth buying.
Hello rahul,
This is ravi I was going to buy this cell and I went into a retail shop to purchase it. The retailer told me that they don’t have any service center available in Mumbai and that’s why they are not selling this company mobile. Now I am really getting finger biting scare that should I go for it or go for htc ya samsung or some else?
Hi Ravi,
When I bought this phone, on the next day I installed superuser(this is pre-rooted phone) and den LCD density modder after that I changed the density from 240 to 216, as a result of which not a single app was there for me on play store because the required density I changed I was really scared that time. Then I called just dial to know the service centre they gave me call centre no from where I got the service centre add. It is at borivali west(in thakkar mall I visited there and they installed the os within a day this is my experience with Karbonn and that’ why I am in love with this phone Karbonn rocks.
Thanks rahul for the help. I really am going to buy this cell after ours heart bravery review.
Vipul am too from mumbai & I wish to sell my karbonn A18 bought on 2nd oct. Its hardly used for 10-12 days as am gifted samsung note so I no more used this phone. Also Touch works absolutely well when connected with PC. Its covered with screengaurd from day 1 & also backside is covered with beautifull designed black sticker to hide karbonn logo. I will give it with protective case , Bill of 9999 , box with all accessories & also 4GB memory card. i stay at borivali & anyone interested may come to my office & check the handset for hours. Its absolutely gem of a piece & I would give it for final price of 8500/- with no bargains. If intersted do call me on 9867773607 but plz no bargains.
Hey I want to purchase this product. I have search in all Local stores, malls but every where is not in stock. I heard about flipkart, Infibeam, snapdeal. But I fear to buy from this site.
Akshay, try flipkart its safe go ahead and use your credit card.
Akshay, Where do you live, because it is available in mumbai at vijaysales and chroma. I have bought it 5 days before.
Can you tell me where will I get A21?
hey gogi plz help..
karbonn a18 aor a9+ ??…….. :O
I bought Karbon A18 about a month ago and now its battery does not last more than 10 hours after full charge which is very dissapointing. Any suggestion to improve battery backup or replacement option with any other make battery of fitting size
You can try this http://www.gogi.in/improve-battery-life-android-p…
Friends, I have got karbonn a18 on 11th from flipkart. I was waiting for micromax a90 but IT was out of stock. Everything is fine with this. But I am not able to connect my mobile to my desktop with win7 as operating system. As soon as I am connecting IT via U sb cable mobile goes out of control. Automatically all top shortcuts is coming on full screen. U touch some button, some other application will start. IT will not allow u to go to U sb teethringoption in setting. Can somebody help me to come out of this problem.
Regards,
Bhupesh
Bhupesh do you have earthing to your computer. I guess it is because of that also try different ports.
Thanks Rahul, my computer does not tether. Today I tired with my office pc and was able to connect. One thing I would like to ask here that how I am able to connect my karbonn a5 model with The same pc of mine.
Regards
Bhupesh
Touch unresponsive during charging but sometimes usb charging too. Anybody try other charger with it?
I am planning to buy an android phone i have two phones in mind, karbonn A 18 & Sony Xperia U, I don't see any difference in features but price of A 18 is quite low. Please help me in selecting my phone either Karbonn A 18 or Xperia U. Also tell me about Camera quality & digital zoom available in Karbonn A 18
Xperia U has no external memory card option. Internal user memory of 8 gb is all you get. Some part of it would be used by the custom applications. In case you missed this point.
Neeraj I am using karbonn a18 and camera quality is just superb at this price tag and even at the full zoom the image doesn't pixelate, also I have seen xperia U, screen is too small as compared to a18 but rest is the best.
And last question Gogi,
Will service centre install new Rom or will i have to pay,
They should do it for free.
hi gogi I am planing to buy a android phone. I am thinking to buy xperia u or karbonn a 18. While comparing a 18 with xperia U I find almost same features, while price of a 18 is less. Please help me in selecting the phone.
A18 is good but look wise its not that good I would suggest go for Karbonn A21 also recently launched priced at around 10K and better than both the models you have mentioned.
Hi Gogi,
I am using A18 and just want to ask you that yesterday in gplay some hd games like frontline commando and the dark knight rises were showing compatibility with my a18 but today it shows not compatible can you guess the reason and also I installed superuser and busybox is it because of that or any other reason.
Hey Gogi,
I installed Lcd density modder and I think it is because of that I am facing market incompatibility issue and I also uninstalled super user and temp root it after that when I try to install it again in is not showing rooted, what to do now, I am really confused and scared also, Plz help me your reply is appreciated.
Rahul sorry about it but I have no idea bout the super user app, may be you can try a factory reset as a last option and start over again.
I tried factory reset thrice but of no use actually I had changed the dpi of my phone and that's why it is showing incompatibility with every app on google play, and now it is not rooting should I contact service centre or will they install os again.
Rahul, well that's the only option as you do not have the A18 ROM. The service centre will install the OS again and that should do.
Boss same happened to me also i selected on "temp unroot" and then tried so many hard resets but couldn't root my cell again so i went to service centre to re-install OS n now its fine NEVER "TEMP UNROOT" it deletes your root files from OS 🙂
Hi sujit, Can you tell me how many days will they take to install OS again?
Hey Gogi,
Thanx for all you suggestion dud, I went to service centre and told them about my problem so they reinstalled the os and now its working and again rooted. Gogi I must say that after sale service of Karbonn is quite good. What you say?
Rahul the OS hanging is a common issue a very rare issue which happens when some key apps are updated. The only way to fix is to re-install the OS. I think every center for any brand are capable of installing the OS. In case of a hardware problem it would have delayed more. But yes if you got the handset fixed within few minutes then the service is really good I must say, also depends on the service center cause they are outsourced. So you are lucky that you have a good service center near your location.
i tried frontline commando worked well.Most of Gameloft games not compatible becuase they support only particular models.
Download games apk manually and download external data
some hd games i tested
1. Gta3~500mb
2. Shadowgun~900mb
3. Amazing spider-man~1.8gb
4. Real racing2
5. Adventure of tin tin~1.3gb
6. Final fantasy 3
7. Mass effect~400mb
8. Earth and legend
9. Order and chaos
10.Blood and glory
i tried maxpayne and 9mm both open fine but didn't show onscreen control cant playable.same problem occur even in galaxy s2 when i read reviews of Google play
asphalt7,darknight rises,moderncompact3 not worked
Hey dude. you tested real racing 2, can u give me a working apk's link. I tried many apk's but none of them works after downloading data it shows a black screen and gives not responding error!.
Download manually sd data
Superb phone!
@ Abhishek, not just superb it is beyond that I also recently bought a18 and tell you I made a right decision can you tell me which headset you are using as those which were in the box are third class.