My experience with RJio 4G and Flame handset
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I was very eager to try my hands on 4G network from months now. Rjio had been postponing the release since what felt like ages. So on 18th of this month I finally got the device from my local Reliance xpress. Not to forget the ‘jugaad’ for the invite I had to arrange from a guy who has a friend in Rjio… Here’s my unbiased review cum experience with the handset and the Rjio service.
The handset is mandatory for using Rjio 4G as of now. I auditioned a few handsets available from Rjio named Flame,Wind,Water1, Water2 etc. under the brand name of Lyf. Even though Water1 sells for Rs.14000 approx it felt like very cheap like a plastic Chinese toy. The Wind is just a inch bigger than Flame with the same configuration AFAIK. So I simply picked the lowest model ‘Flame’ which retails for Rs.5500 approx. The bill produced was suspicious. I was billed Rs.5231 for the handset and Rs.107 for headset and Rs.161 for the charger. I demanded that I want to be billed only for the headset and they can keep the headset and the charger but they denied. 
The phone came with a plastic back cover though for free.Ok. Now the built part of the handset…. I wasn’t very happy with cheap plastic finish. I opened the back cover and it indeed smelled like a Chinese plastic toy. It has dual sim and a sd card slot. The 2000 mAh battery needs to be pulled out for inserting the sims or the sd card. I am skipping the configuration as it’s readily available elsewhere. I didn’t even open the earphone buds and charger packet as they looked really flimsy and didn’t bother with them. I put the phone on charge with my LG fast charger I hope that it boost the charging time but the charging time is really slow. Anyway, just after 2 days my number was activated and my 4G service was u and running. I downloaded speedtest app and ran a test. Speedtest show d/l speed around 46 Mbps. WOW. Upload was somewhere near 8 Mbps.
picture upload
This was past midnight.
I don’t have huge download requirements but my data counter in the phone reads 37GB! Maybe because I have not put a password on my hotspot and let my neighbours leech on my data just to give them a taste of Rjio 4G. 
The network has been up 99% of the time. The average d/l speed in daytime hovers around 8-10 Mbps.
Whatever has been the problems are only related with the handset. Rjio forced a couple of updates on my handset. There’s no option to choose when you want the update. It downloads the update automatically and applies it without confirmation. The device will reboot and ofcourse for the time being you won’t be able to use your phone(about 10 mins). It would have been very convenient if RJio had a delay option to apply the update as per owner’s wish. Suppose the battery is depleted and Rjio forces an update, chances are your phone’s software will corrupt and will not boot again. I have felt that the updates have made the phone a little sluggish. Second major problem is heat. Rjio doesn’t have 2G or 3G licence has of now. In future, they have plans to borrow the networks from RCom. So as of now I have to remain on 4G network 24/7 even when I don’t need Hi-speed data. The LTE network drinks battery like a camel. After some 5 days of usage I am facing a major problem due to this. When I am using the data on the phone with hotspot ON, the drain is so fast that even while the charger plugged-in the battery is draining slowly instead charging up! So even if I start with 100% battery and with charged plugged-in the battery will die after a few hours. The only solution looks like buying another battery but surprise— Rjio isn’t providing any accessory for the phones as of yet. Not even a screenguard. Last night I switched off my phone to charge it 100% or it won’t be possible.
The phone comes with 1 year warranty but if you download Lyf care app and upload your bill details you get 1 year additional warranty. Talking about apps. Rjio has launched several apps to be used exclusively on RJio phones like MyJio app, it;s just like any other network’s app where you can see and manage your plans and find hotspot locations etc. Interestingly, the app shows that the complementary free service with comes with the phone is up till 18th Nov 2016. Does that mean Rjio is postponing the official release even further? 
The Jio chat app takes over all the functions of calling and messaging and also has inbuilt messaging just like watsapp. JioJoin another chat app reminiscent of Hike messenger. The most interesting apps are Jio Play and Jio Beats app which is a audio streaming app free for Rjio users. I have a full paid subscription of Hungama app and Rjio beats the Hungama app hands down(pun intended). Not only all the latest music is available for download but they have channels for genres and at 320 kbps. you can download the songs for offline listening and can store it wherever you want. Suck it Hungama. Did I mention all for FREE? Jio Play app again it one fantabulous app. Why? Because I can watch any TV channel live on Jio play. Yes, you heard me right. It has paid channels too not just FTA channels. But many channels are absent as of now. On Jio On Demand app you can watch movies for free. Jio Mag app has the latest subscription for all the popular magazines for free. Jio Newsxpress app delivers the latest news. Jionet app finds the free Rjio hotspots for you. Jio switch app makes switching phones easier even between an Apple phone and an android. Jio security is an anti-virus cum anti-theft app. Jio drive app is an alternative to Google drive with free online storage for Jio users which automatically backs up your data/pics/music/videos/contacts etc on Jio drive. So much free and latest content just for Jio users.
Final conclusion: When you buy a Rjio phone you not only get a phone but a plethora of services for free. In the end, I feel like I got a real bargain and a real good service from Rjio for what I paid. Even if you go for a higher handset model the ROI is better than what you will find from other service providers. Though Rjio shouldn’t tie these services to Lyf phones in future as people(including me) have already bought a premium 4G handset according to our choices. Signing off!
*But will keep updating the post as the need arises.
Edit1: I forgot to mention the heat. The phone get so hot that it becomes impossible to make a call. Especially when data is on.
Edit2: For clearing any doubt. Rjio works ONLY on Lyf handsets as of now.
Edit3: All the calls and sms is also free of cost until Rjio is officially launched.
Edit4: Procedure for getting the invite: you need to get in contact with a Rjio employee to get the invite. He knows the procedure. You will need to give him your Name,email ID,location and a working phone number. You will receive the invite as an email. Needless to say don’t fake any of it or they will block your service.
Yes they are selling pm me if u want review
I belong to up west and one of my friend’s elder brother is using RJio on iphone 6. Even I was amazed because one of my relative works on reliance company and he also said that it would work on lyf phones only. When I tested the speed it showed 21 Mbps download and 12 Mbps upload.
@Sarthak423 wrote:
I belong to up west and one of my friend’s elder brother is using RJio on iphone 6. Even I was amazed because one of my relative works on reliance company and he also said that it would work on lyf phones only. When I tested the speed it showed 21 Mbps download and 12 Mbps upload.
It’s employee sim, which works on any compatible device
@goss8877 wrote:
http://www.reliancedigital.in/contactu...ml
Choose Tier-2 Tier-3 Town & inquire
Select Digital Xpress Mini
Call Store Phone NumbersPS: I got couple of phones from nearby town
thanks for the info buddy .
which model u bought .
how is the performance?
@xefer wrote:
Yes they are selling pm me if u want review
please post a review bro ..
@Drizzles wrote:
@goss8877 wrote:
http://www.reliancedigital.in/contactu...ml
Choose Tier-2 Tier-3 Town & inquire
Select Digital Xpress Mini
Call Store Phone NumbersPS: I got couple of phones from nearby town
thanks for the info buddy .
which model u bought .how is the performance?
getting wind 1 for 6.5k
camera nd touch response seems to be OK for the price..
can anyone provide battery review of wind 1
SpeedTest on my iPad Pro. Test location: indoors, in Khairatabad, Hyderabad.
I have been using an employee sim since two months now. For data I received 75gb that could be used over three months and then a free top up anytime if I exhaust the data. Now that the 3 months period is over since the sim was issued I keep getting 25GB each month now.
Yesterday the browser was automatically redirected to a page that showed me a message that I exhausted this month’s quota of 25GB and asked me to recharge. When I selected the recharge option all I had to do is enter my mobile number after which it showed me 6 or 7 different plans but all free. I selected the 25GB pack once again and my number got recharged with 25gb data instantly for free of cost 
@raghupro wrote:
SpeedTest on my iPad Pro. Test location: indoors, in Khairatabad, Hyderabad.
I have been using an employee sim since two months now. For data I received 75gb that could be used over three months and then a free top up anytime if I exhaust the data. Now that the 3 months period is over since the sim was issued I keep getting 25GB each month now.
Yesterday the browser was automatically redirected to a page that showed me a message that I exhausted this month’s quota of 25GB and asked me to recharge. When I selected the recharge option all I had to do is enter my mobile number after which it showed me 6 or 7 different plans but all free. I selected the 25GB pack once again and my number got recharged with 25gb data instantly for free of cost
Can you post screenshot of that
@raghupro wrote:
SpeedTest on my iPad Pro. Test location: indoors, in Khairatabad, Hyderabad.
I have been using an employee sim since two months now. For data I received 75gb that could be used over three months and then a free top up anytime if I exhaust the data. Now that the 3 months period is over since the sim was issued I keep getting 25GB each month now.
Yesterday the browser was automatically redirected to a page that showed me a message that I exhausted this month’s quota of 25GB and asked me to recharge. When I selected the recharge option all I had to do is enter my mobile number after which it showed me 6 or 7 different plans but all free. I selected the 25GB pack once again and my number got recharged with 25gb data instantly for free of cost
I want that employee JIO SIM. Send it to me. I will PM you my address. 
Just bought a Wind 4 today. Excited
There was a guy at the store complaining that his unlimited offer is not working after he inserted the sim in his Samsung phone 
@ZIZER wrote:
Just bought a Wind 4 today. Excited
There was a guy at the store complaining that his unlimited offer is not working after he inserted the sim in his Samsung phone
Which city? Did you buy it from reliance digital or other local shops? Did you purchase with invite?
@gambitrite wrote:
@ZIZER wrote:
Just bought a Wind 4 today. Excited
There was a guy at the store complaining that his unlimited offer is not working after he inserted the sim in his Samsung phone
Which city? Did you buy it from reliance digital or other local shops? Did you purchase with invite?
From Kerala. Reliance Digital Xpress store. Have 3-4 digital xpress stores in my city, called up each store, wind 4 is available only at one store. And they had 10 pieces left. No invite, just money is needed
@ZIZER wrote:
Just bought a Wind 4 today. Excited
There was a guy at the store complaining that his unlimited offer is not working after he inserted the sim in his Samsung phone
Congrats. After using it for about 15 days, I can say you wont regret it.
Any suggestions for wind 4 case?
@M.MAHI wrote:
@ISO wrote:
@M.MAHI Going to buy Flame 1 is their any mechanism though which i can get discount
Or any other models suggestion ….
Go With Wind 4
Battery is 4000mahElse If You Just Want To Use As HotSpot Then You Can Choose Flame 1 as Did The Same
Now The Updated Version Of Flame1 Is Alot More Improved Specially The Battery Charging Issue While On Hotspot Has Been Rectified And Less Battery Draining While On Hotspot
Buy It From Reliance Store Directly.
So Choose As You Need.
Hey, I need some help here with flame 1, I’ve heard that it’s battery drains when hotspot is on even with charger plugged in. Actually I want to use it as a hotspot too with a WiFi range extender, so has this issue been resolved by latest update? Also are there any other issues/chalanges you faced while using it as a hotspot? Please reply.
@nitin_g3 wrote:Updated Software Has Resolved Above Mentioned Issues in Flame 1.
@M.MAHI wrote:
@ISO wrote:
@M.MAHI Going to buy Flame 1 is their any mechanism though which i can get discount
Or any other models suggestion ….
Go With Wind 4
Battery is 4000mahElse If You Just Want To Use As HotSpot Then You Can Choose Flame 1 as Did The Same
Now The Updated Version Of Flame1 Is Alot More Improved Specially The Battery Charging Issue While On Hotspot Has Been Rectified And Less Battery Draining While On Hotspot
Buy It From Reliance Store Directly.
So Choose As You Need.
Hey, I need some help here with flame 1, I’ve heard that it’s battery drains when hotspot is on even with charger plugged in. Actually I want to use it as a hotspot too with a WiFi range extender, so has this issue been resolved by latest update? Also are there any other issues/chalanges you faced while using it as a hotspot? Please reply.
I used hotspot for the whole day today starting 8 am up until 10pm n I still had 20% juice left. Wind 4
Using a wifi repeater significantly increases battery back up and signal range. I am now using Wind4 with TPLink MR3020 in repeater mode.
@ZIZER wrote:
Any suggestions for wind 4 case?
bought this case from eBay… 134rs.. 120 after 10% off coupon.. it’s pretty decent…
@dealshunter wrote:Pls suggest tempered glass@ZIZER wrote:
Any suggestions for wind 4 case?bought this case from eBay… 134rs.. 120 after 10% off coupon.. it’s pretty decent…
Didn’t check on tempered glass.. Using the screen guard which came with the fone.
@dealshunter wrote:
@ZIZER wrote:
Any suggestions for wind 4 case?bought this case from eBay… 134rs.. 120 after 10% off coupon.. it’s pretty decent…
link ???
just seen back cover in amazon for wind 4 … planning to take that
@panchabhut wrote:https://m.ebay.in/itm/262472...79
@dealshunter wrote:
@ZIZER wrote:
Any suggestions for wind 4 case?bought this case from eBay… 134rs.. 120 after 10% off coupon.. it’s pretty decent…
link ???
@ZIZER wrote:which store? I tried some xpress store in kochi. But kitttiyila
@gambitrite wrote:
@ZIZER wrote:
Just bought a Wind 4 today. Excited
There was a guy at the store complaining that his unlimited offer is not working after he inserted the sim in his Samsung phone
Which city? Did you buy it from reliance digital or other local shops? Did you purchase with invite?
From Kerala. Reliance Digital Xpress store. Have 3-4 digital xpress stores in my city, called up each store, wind 4 is available only at one store. And they had 10 pieces left. No invite, just money is needed
@M.MAHI wrote:
@nitin_g3 wrote:Updated Software Has Resolved Above Mentioned Issues in Flame 1.
@M.MAHI wrote:
@ISO wrote:
@M.MAHI Going to buy Flame 1 is their any mechanism though which i can get discount
Or any other models suggestion ….
Go With Wind 4
Battery is 4000mahElse If You Just Want To Use As HotSpot Then You Can Choose Flame 1 as Did The Same
Now The Updated Version Of Flame1 Is Alot More Improved Specially The Battery Charging Issue While On Hotspot Has Been Rectified And Less Battery Draining While On Hotspot
Buy It From Reliance Store Directly.
So Choose As You Need.
Hey, I need some help here with flame 1, I’ve heard that it’s battery drains when hotspot is on even with charger plugged in. Actually I want to use it as a hotspot too with a WiFi range extender, so has this issue been resolved by latest update? Also are there any other issues/chalanges you faced while using it as a hotspot? Please reply.
I am still facing battery draining issue.
As well as i am not getting decent speed.
I am getting average speed of 800-1MBps and max upto 3.5MBps till now
Signal is 95-105 dbm
What about yours ?
@thrifty_indian bhai Tumi kothaya ? tahole bolo kemon cholche tomar jibon ???
@ISO wrote:
@M.MAHI wrote:
@nitin_g3 wrote:Updated Software Has Resolved Above Mentioned Issues in Flame 1.
@M.MAHI wrote:
@ISO wrote:
@M.MAHI Going to buy Flame 1 is their any mechanism though which i can get discount
Or any other models suggestion ….
Go With Wind 4
Battery is 4000mahElse If You Just Want To Use As HotSpot Then You Can Choose Flame 1 as Did The Same
Now The Updated Version Of Flame1 Is Alot More Improved Specially The Battery Charging Issue While On Hotspot Has Been Rectified And Less Battery Draining While On Hotspot
Buy It From Reliance Store Directly.
So Choose As You Need.
Hey, I need some help here with flame 1, I’ve heard that it’s battery drains when hotspot is on even with charger plugged in. Actually I want to use it as a hotspot too with a WiFi range extender, so has this issue been resolved by latest update? Also are there any other issues/chalanges you faced while using it as a hotspot? Please reply.
I am still facing battery draining issue.
As well as i am not getting decent speed.
I am getting average speed of 800-1MBps and max upto 3.5MBps till now
Signal is 95-105 dbm
What about yours ?
lodge a complaint with Jio customer care.
http://www.reliancedigital.in/contactu...ml
Choose Tier-2 Tier-3 Town & inquire
Select Digital Xpress Mini
Call Store Phone Numbers
PS: I got couple of phones from nearby town