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.
@nitish21 wrote:
how to use "jio play " app on tv
there are a lot of hd channels free of cost
Really? Could you please upload a screenshot of all their shows/channels available for free?
As for how you can watch the content from the app on a TV, you could install an Android emulator like Bluestacks or Nox on your laptop/desktop and send the VGA/HDMI output to your TV. 
@DealSeeker wrote:
@nitish21 wrote:
how to use "jio play " app on tv
there are a lot of hd channels free of cost
Really? Could you please upload a screenshot of all their shows/channels available for free?As for how you can watch the content from the app on a TV, you could install an Android emulator like Bluestacks or Nox on your laptop/desktop and send the VGA/HDMI output to your TV.
All Jio apps work on Bluestacks and remix os
Already using HDMI cable to cast on to my HDTV
Lots of HD channels total 34 [18 English , 14 Hindi, 2 Malayalam]
Star sports HD 1-,4, Ten 1 HD, Starplus HD, ZeeTV HD, Colors HD, Life Ok HD, Sony HD, Z studio HD, Movies Now HD, Romedy Now HD, Discovery HD World, Animal Planet HD, M Tunes, Mtv Indies, TLC HDworld, travelxp HD, History HD, MN+ HD, Sony Max HD, Sony Six HD, Sony ESPN HD, Epic HD, CNBC Prime HD
Previous day Shows are also available (upto 7days)
and 1 Jio login works in multiple devices
“jio mags " and :jio play app is not connecting via wifi at present
will post ss from lyf mobile
@nitish21 wrote:
“jio mags " and :jio play app is not connecting via wifi at present
will post ss from lyf mobile
Update those apps via play store or via jio app store
then you will be able to use them via wifi too
@getready wrote:
…Lots of HD channels total 34 [18 English , 14 Hindi, 2 Malayalam]
Star sports HD 1-,4, Ten 1 HD, Starplus HD, ZeeTV HD, Colors HD, Life Ok HD, Sony HD, Z studio HD, Movies Now HD, Romedy Now HD, Discovery HD World, Animal Planet HD, M Tunes, Mtv Indies, TLC HDworld, travelxp HD, History HD, MN+ HD, Sony Max HD, Sony Six HD, Sony ESPN HD, Epic HD, CNBC Prime HDPrevious day Shows are also available (upto 7days)
and 1 Jio login works in multiple devices
Wow! Somebody I know will find this info very useful. Thank you!
@getready P.S. This is a superb way to get Indian content abroad for free!
Update at 8:35pm: ↓ @nitish21 Thank you for posting the screenshot as I requested!
Update at 10:08pm: The JioPlay app is only for Jio 4G customers so my plans/ideas were thwarted by this huge restriction. See: http://www.desidime.com/forums/dost-and-dimes/t...
@srocks wrote:
@pjsandyy wrote:
@srocks wrote:same here please tell me 2
@mital.ashu wrote:
Bought lyf mobile on 25 may…data usage till now.
Unlimited calls sms 4g working great.
mr. ashu any way iam already using s6 so don,t need
bought @2 month before no use for me @list ayny option without without buying lfy mobile pls pm me
Finally CC Conformation few min ago RJio Available only for LFY MOBILE WIth New Connection onlyNo any other option for use 4gif any seller find 4g lfy mobile retailer then you get 4g connectionfinally conformation as per requestALL CDMA Sim now converter only 2g rcom network never ever get update for 4g connection if want if insatn then find now any LFY Retailer then provide option for Jio 4g sim .:-P
OMG Are you guys real? I made this thread and posted every F**king thing in the OP and you are still wandering in the dark after 11 F**king days!
@DealSeeker wrote:
@nitish21 wrote:
how to use "jio play " app on tv
there are a lot of hd channels free of cost
Really? Could you please upload a screenshot of all their shows/channels available for free?As for how you can watch the content from the app on a TV, you could install an Android emulator like Bluestacks or Nox on your laptop/desktop and send the VGA/HDMI output to your TV.
That was UEFA cup final in HD on bluestacks. Can connect to TV via HDMI or if you have chromecast you know what to do.
@getready @nitish21 Just heard back from the person who I recommended the JioPlay app to. It’s only for people with a Jio SIM as it requires a Jio number at signup. I thought it was like JioMoney (open to all). #Bummer CC @thrifty_indian
@DealSeeker wrote:
@getready @nitish21 Just heard back from the person who I recommended the JioPlay app to. It’s only for people with a Jio SIM as it requires a Jio number at signup. I thought it was like JioMoney (open to all). #Bummer CC @thrifty_indian
Yup only for Jio sim and this is free till the promo period after that they most likely charge a fee.
It was earlier working on wifi too but now only on volte and jionet @DealSeeker and it has is probably the best app out of the suite
@digitalnirvana wrote:
It was earlier working on wifi too but now only on volte and jionet @DealSeeker and it has is probably the best app out of the suite
Why these jio services aren’t working for you guys?
Try to update them via play store
Jio play working fine with Airtel 4G too
there was a technical glitch last night
now it working fine
also “jio mags” stores all downloaded magazines in android→ data→com.jio,media.jioma folder
but all are password protected
what could be the password 
@nitish21 wrote:
there was a technical glitch last night
now it working finealso “jio mags” stores all downloaded magazines in android→ data→com.jio,media.jioma folder
but all are password protected
what could be the password
Every Magazine app does the same with an encrypted password (Zinio, Magster) and it happens randomly different for everyone
Thanks again to @thrifty_indian for introducing me to this BEAST
I bought Wind 4 – 6799/- model from local reliance express outlet on 27th May.
It got activated on 29th may.
Same day I got peak speed of 2 MBPS download speed, but the network kept on fluctuating, speeds getting dropped to 100 kbps.
I did Complain to reliance cc, to my surprise they solved it (truly solved it) within an hour.
(never I thought RELIANCE cc would solve so fast)
Coming to speeds again , getting peak of 7 mbps download speed and average of 5.5 mbps during all day or night.
I use utorrent to download from elite trackers like- PTP, BTN, Hdbits.
Have downloaded around 600 GB till now. Bought 1 TB HD today from paytm for 3K :-
http://www.desidime.com/forums/hot-deals-online...
WIll buy another 1 TB next month for same price or less as my LED TV wont be able to read 2 TB hard disk.
Phone review:- This model has 4000 mah battery. (believe me for using 4G you need this type of battery) No extra heating problems yet. have already got an extra year as extended warranty and addition to the awesome feauteres like live TV, Free movies etc is already there.
(a request- if you guys find a deal on hard disk , please do tag me )
@nitish21 wrote:
there was a technical glitch last night
now it working finealso “jio mags” stores all downloaded magazines in android→ data→com.jio,media.jioma folder
but all are password protected
what could be the password
You can extract the mp3 from Jio beats in the similar fashion. Not protected.
went near by store today ans=d asked for jio sim , he told to take mobile phone ,I told he i will pay xtra money but want only sim..He told to come tomorrow .. He is telling we can use sim in any 4g device
@dayaa wrote:
went near by store today ans=d asked for jio sim , he told to take mobile phone ,I told he i will pay xtra money but want only sim..He told to come tomorrow .. He is telling we can use sim in any 4g device
Don’t pay just for the sim
You will be doomed
Yesterday I got software update in Flame 1.
And Current software version – LYF_LS-4503_00_215_160408
After this update, phone battery backup decreased and even on charging it keeps on decreasing. 
Any help regarding the issue or any way to revert back to previous version??
@M.MAHI wrote:
Yesterday I got software update in Flame 1.
And Current software version – LYF_LS-4503_00_215_160408After this update, phone battery backup decreased and even on charging it keeps on decreasing.
Any help regarding the issue or any way to revert back to previous version??
Same here with more lag. This is what I had mentioned in the OP but I guess you ignored and still bought the FLAME.
Solution: If your laptop/PC has USB 3.0 port then charge the phone via that port. Use a thick good quality USB cable and tether the connection via USB tethering.
@getready wrote:ok bro
@dayaa wrote:
went near by store today ans=d asked for jio sim , he told to take mobile phone ,I told he i will pay xtra money but want only sim..He told to come tomorrow .. He is telling we can use sim in any 4g device
Don’t pay just for the sim
You will be doomed
@M.MAHI wrote:
Yesterday I got software update in Flame 1.
And Current software version – LYF_LS-4503_00_215_160408After this update, phone battery backup decreased and even on charging it keeps on decreasing.
Any help regarding the issue or any way to revert back to previous version??
There’s no way to revert back to the previous version once you apply a new update
You need complete signed firmware package of the previous version to do that
After reading this post, first thing i tried to do with my Wind 6 is to block ota updates
@thrifty_indian wrote:I read ur OP.
@M.MAHI wrote:
@thrifty_indian
@getready
Yesterday I got software update in Flame 1.
And Current software version – LYF_LS-4503_00_215_160408
After this update, phone battery backup decreased and even on charging it keeps on decreasing.
Any help regarding the issue or any way to revert back to previous version??
Same here with more lag. This is what I had mentioned in the OP but I guess you ignored and still bought the FLAME.
Solution: If your laptop/PC has USB 3.0 port then charge the phone via that port. Use a thick good quality USB cable and tether the connection via USB tethering.
but previously it didn’t any such problem as u mentioned it and suddenly after update its having battery issue.
pls share jio id/pass to use it jio play app to use it on bluestacks.
@dearajay wrote:
pls share jio id/pass to use it jio play app to use it on bluestacks.
The ID is your Jio mobile number and pass you can make one by registering on jio.
Guys when I m trying to install any app from play store it gives error ‘Authenticate ur google account and sign in’ However I have already linked and signed in with google in my handset
Assured karma for the helper
@N_B wrote:
Guys when I m trying to install any app from play store it gives error ‘Authenticate ur google account and sign in’ However I have already linked and signed in with google in my handset
Assured karma for the helper
Remove Google account
Clear data from Google play store
Then add account again
You should be done
@thrifty_indian wrote:
@dearajay wrote:
pls share jio id/pass to use it jio play app to use it on bluestacks.
The ID is your Jio mobile number and pass you can make one by registering on jio.
could not arrange jio sim only yet…..since someone said login works on multiple device…..asked for jio id
@thrifty_indian wrote:
@DealSeeker wrote:
@nitish21 wrote:
how to use "jio play " app on tv
there are a lot of hd channels free of cost
Really? Could you please upload a screenshot of all their shows/channels available for free?As for how you can watch the content from the app on a TV, you could install an Android emulator like Bluestacks or Nox on your laptop/desktop and send the VGA/HDMI output to your TV.
That was UEFA cup final in HD on bluestacks. Can connect to TV via HDMI or if you have chromecast you know what to do.
stunning picture quality ..
njoy 4G buddy ..
which LYF mobile model will u suggest to buy < INR 7000 .
how to use "jio play " app on tv
there are a lot of hd channels free of cost