Have you noticed how dynamically the mobile device market has been developing recently? In addition to the “established” and familiar “giants” Samsung and Apple, sometimes little-known, but also new brands that are gaining popularity, are on store windows. Moreover, there are so many of them that sometimes it is quite difficult to understand each one.
In this article we will try to study the DEXP phone in more detail. This is a little-known device that has gained some popularity among fans of the Android operating system. Some even call it a “budget flagship” for its fairly good characteristics and at the same time low cost of the smartphone. What is this smartphone – read in this article.
Connect via Wi-Fi
You can access the Internet on your phone not through mobile data, but through Wi-Fi. To connect the World Wide Web in this way on the Android operating system, use the following instructions.
- Unlock your device, go to the main menu.
- In the list of icons or in the curtain of the operating system, find “Settings” (often this item is indicated by a gear symbol), and make the transition.
- A list of customizable items will appear in front of you, find the “Wi-Fi” line and go to the submenu.
- In older versions of the Android operating network, you first need to go to “Wireless Networks”, and then select “Wi-Fi Settings”.
- If the Wi-Fi router is turned on, all available connections will be displayed immediately.
- If the adapter is turned off, the system will prompt you to turn on the Wi-Fi module to view available networks.
- Select the desired network from the list.
- In the dialog box that appears, enter the access password.
- If you accidentally entered incorrect data, click on the network name again, select “Forget” and re-enter the authentication parameters to connect to the Internet.
DVB-T2 set-top box
If your TV does not have a built-in tuner, you will need to purchase one separately and install it. Having initially configured the receiver's settings, you can proceed to searching for channels on the TV. The search can be performed either automatically or manually. In the second case, you will need to set search parameters manually.
The algorithm of actions is as follows:
- By selecting manual channel search, set the frequency, modulation and baud rate parameters.
- Start the channel detection process using the “OK” button that confirms the action.
- After the first channel found, press the “Next” and “Enter” button on the remote control.
- Each channel found will be assigned a serial number, the search automatically stops at each stage.
- To continue, click the “Next” button.
Thus, you can manually find available terrestrial TV channels. The search procedure itself will take a little longer than the automatic mode.
Accessories Availability
We provided some information about the phones themselves: we described customer reviews and main characteristics. The article also noted the equipment of one of the “top” devices, which included a set of films and a silicone case.
As customers indicated in their reviews regarding these accessories, their quality leaves much to be desired. The cover quickly becomes unusable, and the film wears away and impairs visibility. In such a situation, you need to know whether it is even possible to purchase a set of tools to protect your smartphone.
Of course it is. The best way to do this is, of course, at Chinese auctions such as Aliexpress. There, sellers offer a wider selection of all kinds of accessories at an affordable price. Whereas domestic stores are, rather, intermediaries and sell the same product at a higher price.
Market positioning
Well, we understand that we are not talking about Apple and Samsung technology; and not even about Huawei and Xiaomi. The developers are clearly trying to emphasize that these phones are made in Russia, and they are worth buying purely out of a sense of patriotism. It’s hard to say whether buyers fall for such a trick. However, American, Korean and several Chinese brands continue to be market leaders.
It’s fair to say that you will need to pay less for a new DEXP phone than for its analogues (even with the same parameters). It’s just the quality... It’s difficult to predict how the device is assembled and how it will function in the future. It’s also impossible to note anything about how buggy these smartphones are, is it possible to somehow combat this, are there ways to maximally optimize the powerful (judging by the characteristics) hardware and operating system.
Phone prices
Now let's touch on the issue of the cost of the devices - one of the advantages of the entire DEXP line. So, the most expensive and most advanced smartphone – XL 5 – will cost the buyer almost 13 thousand rubles. A device with such cool characteristics for this amount can be considered a pretty good deal.
As for the weaker model - Ixion ML 4.7 - it is offered at a price of 6 thousand rubles, which can be classified as an even more “budget” segment.
Product Service
The question also arises about what to do with the maintenance of these phones. After all, this is not such a well-known brand - DEXP! A phone produced by this brand may simply not know how to repair it at a service center...
Nothing like this! In fact, there is a network of authorized service centers that you can trust to repair your device. Therefore, do not worry, if problems arise, you can safely call, come and your device will be repaired!
And, of course, you need to remember about thrifty use. And the DEXP phone instructions will help you avoid an unpleasant situation when something was done wrong and led to negative consequences. In fact, let's hope that the quality of the Russian smartphone is such that it will not need to be taken to a service center in most cases.
Broadcast standard
Before you start setting up digital television, you will need to determine which broadcasting standard is appropriate to use: it can be cable, satellite or terrestrial format. Since most modern TVs are already equipped with built-in receivers and decoders, you may not need to buy additional equipment. For a cable connection, you must purchase an access card and modulator from your provider and pay a monthly subscription fee.
DEXP model range
If you look at all the devices that come with the DEXP phone, there are quite a lot of them. These are not only touchscreen smartphones running Android, but also push-button devices without support for any OS. This may indicate, at a minimum, experience in the mobile market.
For the purposes of this article, we are interested in the Ixion line, which includes the XL5, ML 4.7 and ES 3.5 smartphones. Of these, the first two models can be called the most popular (and, indeed, successful).
They are positioned as inexpensive, but quite decent devices. Each of the phones includes everything that can be useful to the user of a modern smartphone - camera, calls, Internet, minimal multimedia. Of course, you shouldn’t expect that in the budget segment you will find an alternative to the top flagships of popular brands. However, those Ixion, which will be discussed now, are quite tolerable options.
DEXP Ixion phone: ML 4.7 and XL 5
So, let's start with the ML 4.7 model. It is presented as a smartphone designed for long battery life. This is ensured by a 4000 mAh battery and the well-coordinated operation of the operating system and hardware in general. The device has minimal characteristics (as already noted, similar to Chinese models) - these are 4 cores, an 8-megapixel camera, a 4.7-inch display and a low cost. The DEXP Ixion ML 4.7 phone is an excellent solution for those who would like to experiment with the budget class, as well as those who need an inexpensive, practical device that solves all the necessary (basic) tasks.
Also of interest within the framework of this article is the XL 5 model. This phone is a solution that goes an order of magnitude higher in the technology hierarchy than the previous one described. Here we can talk about an eight-core processor, a camera with a resolution of 13 megapixels, support for two SIM cards (this option, by the way, is also available on DEXP ML 4.7). In general, the DEXP Ixion XL 5 phone is a more expensive device that already claims to be in the upper budget or low middle price class.
How to set up Smart TV
After connecting to the network, downloaded applications for surfing the Internet will be available to you. The Dexp Smart TV TV has a remote control with a button for direct access to the YouTube application and a HOME button to exit to the Smart TV menu with available applications. This model also has a browser; you can connect a keyboard and mouse to view any website. In the app store you can install IP-TV Player and much more.
After purchasing a new TV, there is a need to configure it. Initially, you need to connect the device to power. Helpful recommendations for setting up the initial settings will appear on the screen. In the menu you will need to set the brightness, contrast, color saturation of the screen, you can also adjust the sharpness of the image and sound. After setting up the basic parameters, you should move on to connecting digital television.
How to set up your TV to receive a high-quality signal - we’ll figure it out further.
Where to buy DEXP devices?
Of course, you can purchase phones of this brand in communication stores throughout the Russian Federation. In addition to real stores and stalls with mobile devices, you can also try to order the model you like in an online store. This is done on the Internet in a few clicks, but this way you can find the best price for the device. At the same time, by the way, you can also read reviews about the phone.
You can do it differently: go to a real hardware store, inspect the device, hold it in your hands; then order the same color in your favorite online store, where the price will be much lower.
Automatic channel search
Automatic setup of digital TV on DEXP TVs is done as follows:
- Connect the antenna to the receiver input. It is located on the back cover. If the device does not support digital TV, you must additionally connect a set-top box via the “>RCA” port.
- Press the "Source" button on the remote control. A table with a list of operating modes will appear on the screen. In the “Country” item, select Norway or Finland (Russia often does not give the desired result, this is a disease of many DEXP models). Use the “Up” and “Down” buttons to select “DTV” (digital television). Click "Ok" or "Enter". Some DEXP TV models keep this window active for several seconds after all actions in it are completed.
- Press the "Menu" button on the remote control. Use the “Up” and “Down” keys to select the “Channels” section and click on the “Auto Search” function. It allows you to find and connect all 20 digital channels.
- The automatic search process takes from 5 to 10 minutes. At this time, the TV will scan all available frequency ranges. At the end, the number of TV channels and radio stations found will be displayed on the screen.
Model ES 3.5
I would also like to mention the ES 3.5 model, which is a class lower than the previously described devices. It has only 256 MB of RAM, a weak camera (with a resolution of 0.3 MP), and a low clock frequency. Perhaps, if not for the Android operating system, the phone would have worked faster and responded more quickly to touches, but with such a bulky system, such little computing power is a guaranteed failure. Although the phone is super-budget, it is definitely not recommended to buy it (owner reviews are proof of this). The DEXP Ixion ES 3.5 phone glitches horribly.
Some reviews about the DEXP phone
If you try to determine a more or less acceptable option from the entire DEXP line (for purchase), you can highlight the most advanced, most technologically advanced models of the 5 Series. In particular, this is the XL 5 model currently available on the market. The phone has a battery with a capacity of 5000 mAh - this is enough for it to work in active mode for about 2 days. However, be prepared that the processor will get quite hot.
The device is powered by an 8-core MediaTek (it sounds and looks great, but in practice, of course, the processor is not very well balanced, so despite such power, it will experience slight stutters). A camera with a resolution of 13 megapixels is not bad, text can be photographed with such a DEXP cell phone - that’s a fact. True, you shouldn’t count on high-quality photography without excellent lighting.
A nice fact is that the device comes with not only a charger and a USB cable. So, as customer reviews show, along with the XL 5, the developer also provides films and cases for the DEXP phone. Yes, they are not of the highest quality (as further experience of wearing and using them shows), but the user does not have to bother ordering new accessories - he will already have everything minimally necessary to work with the phone.
