Spice Mi-496 Spice Coolpad 2

  • Released 2013, November

    Android 4.1
    4GB 1GB RAM storage, microSD slot
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  • 4.5"
    540x960 pixels
  • 5MP
    Video recorder
  • 1GB RAM
    MT6589
  • 1700mAh
    Li-Ion

Spice Mi-496 Spice Coolpad 2 - Specs

Network Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands HSDPA 2100
Speed HSPA
Launch Announced 2013, November. Released 2013, November
Status Discontinued
Body Dimensions -
Weight -
SIM Dual SIM
Display Type TFT capacitive touchscreen
Size 4.5 inches, 55.8 cm2
Resolution 540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
Platform OS Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
CPU Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU PowerVR SGX544
Memory Card slot microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
Internal 4GB 1GB RAM
Main Camera Single 5 MP, AF
Features LED flash
Video Yes
Selfie camera   No
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
Comms WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth Yes
GPS A-GPS
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB
Features Sensors Accelerometer, proximity
Battery   Li-Ion 1700 mAh battery
Misc Colors White
Price About 110 EUR

Spice Mi-496 Spice Coolpad 2 - User Reviews

  • i'm also facing the same prob...any conclusion?

  • battery not available

  • Use rootmaster from playstore

  • Mi 496 coolpad2

  • incoming sms problam

  • hey there!!thanks a lot..a big provlem of me has been solved..

  • I have problem of touch pad broken and not getting repaired by any technician, can anyone help me?

  • My touch pad is damaged for mi 496 and not getting repaired by any technicians.

  • Those users who are not receiving broadcast messages should give their mobile to service center because new firmware is available for spice

  • how to solve my battery drinking problem in spice mi-496

  • Dear i am using Coolpad 2 MI 496 since 2 years, i have two issues one is SMS i am not able to receive from Banks and second battery backup is not enough.

  • open messages-settings-sms setting-save message to(inbox/card) choose card

  • my phone spice coolpad 2 and i am not getting any sms for banking otp and web otp please give me a solution

  • input passwerd

  • I m using spice coolpad 2 how to root it.

  • any other mobile battery fitted in spice coolpad 2 mi 496

  • I am planning to get an MICRO SD card but need to know if anyone has successfully used MICRO-SDHC 8 or 16GB card ? Thanks!

  • 1122 and your phone back up and resat

  • I m happy with this mobile.. If spice provides good flipcover, it will be nice

  • pls tell whether it is safe to update its build version..now having ver 7.0...suggestion r welcome

  • Go to message settings save to sim card.

  • Friends I have noticed one problem in this phone as in settings mobile network setting when I have selected as wcdma only,, after sometime if the 3g is not available it automatically gets to option--gsm/wcdma.... This one is very weird because I only want to use 3g but the phone is taking its own decision.... Any if can help will be appreciated... Thanks

  • Thanks a lot to post the comment really was needful .... Probs of otp resolved thanks

  • i have deleted my default messaging app, now i am facing problems like getting late msgs, msgs are not snd quickly, how can i restore my default messaging app?? plzzz help me....

  • Blank list optw

  • problem also come in airtel

  • im also have this same prob....if u got good result tel me

  • I m using spice mobile . I m not able to receive call . call is coming but not showing how to receive the call. Plz try to help me.

  • Hi everyone, I'm using this phone since one and a half years. Phone is working good, but problem is sometimes the mobile gets rebooted when I try to call a number. there is no front camera, a major drawback. The phone has got slow since the last six months or so. so cannot play games any more. " Storage space running out" is the usual message I get every time I try to install a new app. The audio settings are not so great. Touch sensitivity is good, which I like the most about this phone. No android update available yet, so I'm still using Android 4.1.1.. Hardware wise, its the best in this range because of the metal body. So guys I suggest to go for a better phone in the 5-7 range rather than this, as I feel it is outdated.

  • Hi everyone, I'm using this phone since one and a half years. Phone is working good, but problem is sometimes the mobile gets rebooted when I try to call a number. The phone has got slow since the last six months or so. so cannot play games any more. " Storage space running out" is the usual message I get every time I try to install a new app. The audio settings are not so great. Touch sensitivity is good, which I like the most about this phone. No android update available yet, so I'm still using Android 4.1.1.. Hardware wise, its the best in this range because of the metal body. So guys I suggest to go for a better phone in the 5-7 range rather than this, as I feel it is outdated.

  • how do i change the settings if i want all my whatsapp data tobe saved on my external memory card? It is saving in my phone memory and it keeps on showing no space

  • i am not able to receive messages like banking, OTP or any verification code from internet in my phone. Please give me a proper solution.mins k web msg

  • i am not able to receive messages like banking, OTP or any verification code from internet in my phone. Please give me a proper solution.my bank problem no mob problem.

  • my sms problem is solved thanku very much

  • Thank you very much.. I was facing message SMS problem from long time. OTP Message sent by banks and Registration messages were not used to come before. After changing the SMS setting option to save from Inbox to SD Card fixed my problem.. Thanks a lot for sharing... May God bless you.

  • Dear all, igot this phone from homeshop 18 about 1 year ago i think its a quality device except battery back up as u have charge twice a day or carry power bank. if spice offers me exchange with new good battery back up i m ready pl let me know.

  • reset

  • dear friend, i am facing the same problem.go to sms ...settings and change the setting to store the message in card/ not inbox.then you will be able to receieve the msg.

  • i want to reset my phone

  • my wifi is not working...is it harware problem or software?????

  • Look is too good, Sound is overall. internet performance is muchbetter, sms goes in 3/4 steps... battery back is poor.... not a best phone...

  • i can not start 3g in coolpad spife how to do that can anyone explain?

  • I too have same problem

  • this will work only if you have root.

  • Worst service support The display is broken and unable to repair for the past 6 months. Do not buy any spice mobiles as the after sales service is very poor and too expensive

  • Sir i am using Coolpad 2 MI 496, i have 2 issues one is SMS i am not able to receive from Banks/IRCTC. etc., second when i am sending even small SMS it goes more than 3/4 sms by breaking samll message,i contacted saholic site , they just adv. to go to service centre plz. help

  • im downloaded the link2sd application but when im unistalling my launcher then saying failure... pls suggest me over all phone is gud im using last one year no problem yet

  • I am not hppy with the after sales service. service From the Coolpad originally sold to me MMS was not transmitted and the mobile network used to disconnect on its own. I had given the set for servcing as many as three times. Each time it used to be returned saying that the problem was fixed. When i pointed out that the problem was not fixed, I was given one more handset, which appeared to have been received with simillar problems. Even now I am unable to send the MMS from the mobile. Each time I gave the H/S I had to wait for 15 to 20 days and call the service center frequently. Deterred with the above experience, I am constrained to keep the set and manage. My experience is an evidence of degree of care taken by the Spice mobile company towards its customer.

  • first root it then install Link2Sd and open it and delete launcher Make sure you have a launcher like nova,google now before deleting the system launcher then press home button and wow you can select the launcher you wantbyour default please comments for any problem like how to root mi-496

  • having great experience with this phone,awesome speed.yes it got hanged 4-5 times in last 5 months but its very handy.i have uploaded data almost 3 gb on g drive through it.downloaded kmp player and played hd video 1080p without no lag.camera is good in day light but it cant beat my sony c510 3.2 mp.i can surely say its very good within this price range.i am very rough user,almost doing gaming,music,apps and all things.u can go for it.

  • please input spice mi 496 phone input password

  • good device

  • did you get any solution for no connection error. because I am facing the same problem after formating the phn.

  • Battry back up was very very bad , so another feature was good , so you want to purchase choice to select this phone Thank you Regards. Bharat kumar

  • where should i get bettry model no. Mi spice Coolpad 2

  • i am using 496 for some while.now it shows no space in internal shared storage any time i download whatsapp videos or images. i cannot download songs.whereas space in settings-storage -sdcard is available. help me with this.

  • Dear ashish go to settings--more--mobile network--change to 2g network only in card 1 and save setting...ur problem will b resolved absolutely

  • KUMAR you can visit this link may help....http://howhut.com/how-to-unlock-android-­phone-or-tablet/

  • Hi , im unable to operate play store as showing no connection error...tried everything available on web .....not want to factory set....pls advise if any expert here

  • my coolpad mi496's touchpad is broken.i have pattern lock but i cont use it.please help me to reset the lock

  • i need Build munber v8 or v9 kindly send link

  • i think your firmware virsion is 7, please update it virsion 8 or virsion 9. your problem was solved

  • Flipcover is not available yet. But u can get a backcover for the same from ebay.

  • How to create system backup.????

  • its too bad phone.batery its too small.

  • solution with vpn unlock detail

  • dear pls tell whether any flip cover for this model is available either on or off net anywhere??

  • hello i m using this coolpad from last 10 months now i face a problem is my phone is hang time to time please give me solution

  • You mentioned that u r not able to connect through wifi. Simply just type password in exact manner with same style (example suppose u have given your home wifi password as , Krruptnetwork and if u r entring like this, krruptnetwork den ut will show authentication problem reason for tis is the first letter its in caps "K" if you enter small "k" it will not connect) try this it will work if not den install wifi fixer app Thankx Krrupt atul sharma

  • am facing some problems with messages.. am not receiving messages at all from any number

  • am not able to keep profi picture in hike plz help me

  • first clear data of all browser u are use....after that try to open if it doesn't work thn reset your phone ...... but before reset backup your all important data

  • pls hlp me out, i couldn't asses internet or load web page on my MI-96 SPICE COOLPAD 2.

  • veri fast download,,,,,,nice mobile....

  • put password 1122 to reset your phone

  • hi my spice coolpad mi-496 model mobile phone app data not delete .so no phone password .so plese phone password.

  • hi my spice coolpad mi-496 model mobile phone app data not delete .so no phone password .so plese phone password.

  • This phone is simply awesome. I bought this phone in January. Still it performs with outstanding performance. Be it any game or app, this works. 3G is providing a great speed. I already posted my review on page 8 in January itself. But there are a few changes. Battery backup has decreased. You can get a video playback for 2.5 hours continuously. If you r using 3G, you will get up to 3 hours. Camera is not up to mark. But still, its takes good pictures. It has incredible gaming experience. Be it Asphault 8 or Fifa 14, it plays well.. And a small change in my old opinion. You can find a back cover and a screen guard for this phone in ebay. Just check it out. I ordered and I got it. Its good. This is the best phone you can get at this price. I bought this phone from HS18.

  • I am using spice coolpad 2 Mi-496 purchased from homeshop 18. The phone's LED light sensor and key indicator light are not working from first day of purchase.Please tell me what to do...

  • so now I m telling 2nd method who want update there device by them self. the method is not very tricky. its required a little bit of knowledge of pc and nothing more. first download ygdp tool. for this simply search in google spice mi 496 xda. open first one option here u find ygdp tool and stock rom of spice device which is v8. the file is in cbp format. when u install ygdp tool in your pc after that change yoyr pc date to 1st august 2013 now open it and put password 9527� now put your device in download mode. for this press and hold volume up button and put data cable in your device and also in pc after that choose 7268 model than cbp file and click on start button. wait for complete the process.. now disconnect your device remove battery put again and switch on mobile. after that go to settings about phone and check build version it should be v8.that's it now u can receive all msgs�

  • 2 nd method plz

  • I have solution for those who facing msg problem. there are 2 method 1st go to your near service centre and tell them to update your device build version to v8 or v9 in both version there is no msg problem ..u will receive all msgs� and 2nd method is update by them self which is little bit tricky

  • i am not able to receive messages like banking, OTP or any verification code from internet in my phone. Please give me a proper solution.

  • Hi is ur problem for Banks sms solved??? even iam facing the same issue. plz help if u have any solutions

  • could u plz tell me your build number ??? go to setting and about phone here u find build number� . and if u are on whatsapp than plz give me your whatsapp number��

  • Dear i am using Coolpad 2 MI 496, i have 3 issues one is SMS i am not able to receive from Banks/IRCTC. etc., second when i am sending even small SMS it goes more than 3/4 sms by breaking samll message third one WIFI i am not able to connect at Home office i am able to connect, Could you please help me to resolve the 3 issues my advance thanks to you

  • I used this mobile for last 4 months. pros: 1.Smooth Gaming environment 2.RAM(1GB)@Low price cons: 1.battery gets heated up quickly 2.Doesn't support OneTimePassword(OTP)&3G Internet

  • successfully flashed cwm recovery in my device :)

  • dear frnd which version u used in your device check your build no. if it is v7 plz up grate your device to v8 or v9 version your problem must be sort out

  • i have sms problem, i hav not recive any bank massage like balance alert or salary massagess

  • i face the problem like sometime when i access internet through SIM1 the internet surprisingly taking the network of SIM2 & as close net it shows amount deducted from your second SIM. why it hapns while i select network for SIM 1 , pls tell me if someone give ans. also OTG is not functioning in this device. can we root this device ? what hapns if we root this device, whether it affects the performance of the device or not

  • people who face msg problem just flash v9 version stock spice rom the problem will be sort out

  • what problem u face

  • set as default launcher problem plsssssssssssssssssss help me

  • is this a rom? and by doing so will warranty gets over plz tell me

  • hello frnd i need your help can u plz tell me step by step to how to flash stock rom and one more qus.is that when i try to download stock rom of this modal from xda developer it show the name of rom spice 495 but my phone modal is 496 and another qus.is that i my phone will brick that can i also flash the stock rom by this method plz help me i need your help thank u

  • hello frnd do u know the method to flash cwm recovery or twrp recovery on this phone if know pls tell me thank u

  • Does it suport otg

  • if any budy suffer the battry problem update v8 build version. i have the three day backup. flasing:use the ygpd software and connect the mobile in downloading mode(volume up and connect the data cable to computer) flasing file is in cbe format download it from the xda devoloper website. 1.configure 2.select the model 7268 3.select the flash file 4. click the star butten done phone is flased. update v8: stuck fireware are in xda website(300mb) download it. it is a cbe file use the same methoad for flasing for update the fireware

  • bcz it can't access the internet during lock...that's why email id unlocker is not successful... and i have the same problem my bro.... :-(

  • plz can anybody tell me how to flash cwm or twrp recovery on this phone plz plz plz help me

  • nice working phone

  • welldone spice phone's

  • I do have the same issue.

  • hey buddy i am ready

  • Hey friend,please tell me where is the service centre of spice in Darbhanga(Bihar).Please help me my phone is not working.Please mail me at [email protected]

  • ohh sorry mistake

  • Use 3g internet and update software via wireless update inbuilt app in you mobile it works but net could not b disconnect btween it mind it

  • hey is it fair to root my spice coolpad 2 Mi-496?? As bcoz my phone is not having enough storage capacity. any other solutions ?? plz mail me @ [email protected]

  • Try method by xda developers

  • I am using this phone but problem is that I am not able to interchange the sim card. After changing the sim cards in slot, no network is avilable and registering as well. If you could provide the solution...would be better for me..

  • i don't think so this cell have lots of problems ......since last year m using this cell i dont hv any problem regarded to spice mi-496 ....ya i nw dat the battery backup is not gud as compare to other branded phone ... but it seems gud as its features n also i hv lots of applications in this phone but it doesn't hang up/restrt while using...

  • Very Bad battery backup, no solution from Spice Service Centre.

  • Please tell How can I update latest build number ? My mail is:- [email protected]

  • go to your nearest spice care centre and tell them your phone problem ask for update its build version

  • Thank friend for share handset problem ithink spice is not a good in androids sectors

  • before reboting you have to move all apps in sd card

  • after rebooting you have to remove all app on memory card

  • your phone is not updateble go to nearest service center

  • I am use on pattern lock & some time i try and not accept. username(email) & Password write entered but not open my handset how can open my handset

  • i bought that last month....but now i can't play the mp3 songs..... in last time...i rebooted it but i losted all apps..... what should i do now.....

  • please tell how can i update this phone my mail id [email protected]

  • please tell how can i update this phone

  • how can update ???please tell details....

  • Upgrade ur phone build version

  • do not buy. phone not working well. heating so much form back while playing games.subway surf lagging so much after heating.

  • go to your near spice service center and tell them your problem i think your problem should be sot out

  • dear all friends pls dont buy this phone ...phone is not good vodafone sim not working.....when received any call phone was restarting maximum time..so pls dont buy

  • so my dear brother can u inter change the phone. u take my and i take ur phone.agree??? spice coolpad mi496 is one of the third class android phone. any one do not pucchase this phone bcoz i am suffering too many problems with this phone at the first time when i received the phone. and also spice service is too poor as they can not give us support online or telephonic.

  • exact i have same problem

  • Check with any online stores. Prices have hit high so wait till it drops a little bit. The phone is extreme 5/5 from all aspects. Only thing is that u need to know how to handle it.

  • Mr WTF:- Your phones memory is totally full so that's why WTF msg you get always.

  • for those people who want more customization.........like different fonts, colour full status bar, colour icons in android setting, different and amazing transition effect, more option for reboot like normal boot recovery boot and much more, different picture on notification panel for all these cool effect install xposed installer app and get all these feature i m using this app....NOTE this customization is only for ROOT users enjoy your coolpad 😉😉😉

  • I was also facing this problem, but now it solved from Service Centre.Service massages problem is also solved.

  • i am using this phone last 2-3 month ...almost i am satisfied but main disadvantage battery backup its too poor.

  • im using this phone from last three month im no having any problem this is phone is amazing only battery backup problem minimum 5-6 hours backup nice

  • no secondary camera....... for video calling. this is the disadvantage of this phone

  • This phone is shit......dont buy it. When call comes in phone gets restarted automatically and says CLEANING UP RESOURCES.......WTF man......

  • super mb

  • I am using this phone last three months. The quality of phone is excellent. Picture quality and sound quality is really too good. Awesome internet speed (unbelievable). I am using airtel 2G sim services. I suggested to all of you that in this price spice mi496 is excellent smart phone.

  • Sometime when i make or receive call....the phone restarts and it shows that "cleaning up the resourses"alondwith some Chinese language. pls tell me how to get ride of this problm ..

  • All users who r facing restart issue during call plz dont use vodafone sim as of now...our phone does not support vodafone network... use any other sim...

  • i have bought spice coolpad2 mi 496 5 days ago.but problem is when any incoming phone comming phone restarting so pls help me

  • Press lock button n volume up n down all the 3 button at a time

  • I want this phone Contact me

  • Mr. Singh, I completely disagree with your views. I have bought this phone and 3G, WIFI is working cool and I would say better than Samsung Galaxy. The #G speed is just amazing and so is the WIFI tethering. It must happen that the service provider you are using is not providing 3G in your area. Please check the same. This phone is one of its class in this price so enjoy it.

  • Hi, Watsapp is working cool. You need to download the latest app from playstore and then get it going. The problem is that Watsapp or FB will be occupying RAM and cannot be moved to SD card.

  • plz inform me for this add.

  • Hi Boss i have one problem Watsapp not working on mobile Data

  • Good phone at afoardable price

  • bro i brought this phone in 6500 and if u like this mobile u take this phone in 5000 and this phone is only 15 days old

  • phone is spectacular........ acc to price.....best i bought this @ 5500 ...i have been using since December.... no problem ..even a single time..

  • For everybody, Npw you already own this device, so please now try to live with it, unless you can afford an upgrade. I advice all pf you, to visit xda-develoers site, to root this device and flash another rom, to overcome these issues. hope this help.

  • i say that spice is very bad brand and bad company.i brought spice mi-496 coolpad 2 in 6500 rs. but in this phone 3g not working well and battery backup very bad and mobile hanging...it's only 2g mobile so guys i suggest don't buy this and any spice mobile, don't waste your money in this cheap, fraud, bad company...

  • Phone is good but having issue of service message. This is even not solved by software update plz let me know if u hv any solution

  • stock launcher problem solved if u want to use other launcher as a default root your phone install titanium backup pro app from blackmart app freeze stock launcher but first download some other launcher which u want to use after that press home botton if u have 2 or more launcher it pop up a window to choose your launcher like on other android device choose your launcher set as default or only once its your choice and enjoy any launcher note:- dont remove your stock launcher because when you will do a factory reset in future your phone will didn't open it like a soft brick just follow upper instruction thank u if need any help contact me at my email i.d [email protected] 😄😄

  • battery is not bad what people saying. it is too good

  • go to system setting , i that storage, in that apps, and select downlode app selet move to card

  • hw increase battery life bcs it run 4,5 hurs only

  • god phne but bttery backup is soo poor almost 4,5 hour plzzs tell me hw increase battery life

  • can you let me know who we change the kernal version? Do we have to go the Spice service center.

  • i m also suffering from same prob..when i make any call it shows that "cleaning up the resourses" pls tell when u get rid of this prob.

  • Its a Very Good Phone for this Price using it for the past 3 months Most of the comments are related to Battery & SMS Both can be handled. 1. For SMS & other Bugs Upgrade the Kernal & Build Version # SPICE_Mi-496_IND_VER8.0_130801_1156 2. Use the Power Saving Mode with less brightness & Screenoff (I use Bright-20 & Screen off - 30) deactivate other option like WIFI or data usage is not there. I get 2-3 days battery for normal calling & Gaming usage. Movie & sound quality is awesome in this phone has it uses QHD. For this Price its Worth to buy, but need to know how to use the apps properly in this phone.

  • bad....when using net on 2nd sim balance deducted from 1st sim....

  • if somebody got the resolution for SMS kindly advise on [email protected]

  • if somebody got the resolution for SMS kindly advise on [email protected] Thanks in advance.

  • Hi i am not receiving any bulk SMS i.e. from bank or others which uses mechnanical system to send messages. Spice call centre do not responds, so how to overcome the same

  • no option to transfer apps to sd card. cannot even change primary memory to sd card like other phones. does anyone know to transfer apps to sd card ?? thanx

  • its hit when u net srching?

  • How much its bttry bckup?? Like how mnny hwr??

  • Search for SRS Tool in google.

  • good but but during playing gam es it very hit.

  • ince phone im using this phone from 3 weeks gud phone i bhought from home shop 18 only 5499...only but battrry bakup is soo poooooor

  • does it support video calling? bcz it doesnt have front camera i am getting confused plz help me now..

  • hello frnd i have root this device with vroot app every thing is fine but plz can u tell me how to unroot this phone and one more thing how to reset phone i need your help whenever u free plz contact me at my email i.d which is i mentioned in previous comment thank u

  • can u please tell me its real price.

  • hello frnd can u tell me how to root this device plz....my email i.d is [email protected]

  • hello frnds this is my review.... i m using this phone since 1 month first of all i want to tell u its screen is batter than canvas music i was used canvas music but it was stolen...its ok now according to me its battery backup is very poor as compere to my previous phone(canvas music) camera quality is approximately same but flash is better than canvas music ram is tooooo good phone perfomance is also good net speed also very good....sound quality is good if some one is game lover like me should go for this phone it is very good phone for gaming and someone who's want more battery backup than this one is not for them i charged my phone twice a day one more think if u want to reduce the time for charging firstly turn off data connecrion and set brightness at min. than your device take less time for charge completely thank u

  • i m from solan himachal pradesh

  • dear friends I would like to know about voice clearity and sound output etc. recently I bought karbonn A9+ i found it good enough but it audio is too poor even it is hard to hear even on loudspeaker sacond thing it even I had to cry enough to speak in microphone too for making it hear the persson other end, what about this phone is it ok in this field because most phone imported from china is ahving this problem

  • Dimension:- 127.50 x 66.50 x 10.50 mm (Length*Width*Thickness) and GPU is Adreno 203 not PowerVR.

  • Hi, i got the phone 3 weeks ago, after ask my friend in china to buy that and send it to me. I got the real coolpad 7268 then flash the spice rom on it, no sms problem, just the battery issue, flashed with this rom SPICE_Mi-495_IND_VER8.0_130801_1156, with xda instructions. Great phone, just one advice: leave the screen off as much u can. &Rooted with vroot and removed some apps like nq antivirus or whatever they call it.

  • i got some problem in sms i can't get any service messages other messages are ok... overall super phone in this budget.... Any one please solve the issue...

  • just click on setting and enable gps. and your problem will be solved

  • its means thats ur 3g sim slot

  • very nice phone at this price but battery problem almost nice phone i lov this phone

  • Wr frm u bro.

  • it's good device at price...but poor battery backup...& it become very hot at playing games...

  • batterr problem

  • Hi, Battery back up is very poor. There written WCDMA near sim slot. What does it mean?

  • Dear akash, I Recently purchase this device and it is very good cell in this price.i recently purchase sony xperia L also. every game i play on sony i can play without lagging in this too.every kind of aps work perfectly.Camera is good at this price but If u compare this phone display and camera to 15000 or more sony samsung phone than it is defiantly not right. THIS PHONE HEAT AS WELL SONY XPERIA L ALSO HEATS UP. But this doesnt make this phone dead. But it doesnt have front camera. I dont think u will every thing like s3 s4,xperia at Rs. 5500. Go for it buddy.

  • If i use this mobile roughly .can it battery stand for 1day.

  • bro, i'm also facing this SMS and heating problem... and my phn also drains very quickly... pls help... at [email protected]

  • which-2 games u played in this phones and what about its battery backup

  • this mobile is awsome i have played 3 heavy game at a time and there was no lag while playing and the temperature was also normal awsome mobile

  • Same problem Plz suggest me [email protected]

  • can anyone tell me how to get rid of this "GPS NOT ENABLE" Problem and plzzzzz how to improve its battery life. mail id: [email protected]

  • superb phone am started to using before 1 week. there is one mistake in the gsmarena specification processor and chipset is not mediatech is is Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8625Q (1.2 Ghz quad core) its provides great experiance.....

  • hello frnds i m using this phone from last 2 week i m facing one problem when i charged my phone completely and after that without any using its battery goes 90% after half hour without any using...is it battery problem ? or it has low battery backup plz frnds tell me if it is my battery problem than i replaced it on the spice care plz tell me .

  • hello frnds i m using this phone from last 2 week i m facing one problem when i charged my phone completely and after that without any using its battery goes 90% after half hour without any using...is it battery problem ? or it has low battery backup plz frnds tell me if it is my battery problem than i replaced it on the spice care plz tell me

  • ya i was done this...but when i try to set go launcher as a default in go launcher setting it again come to spice launcher i you know complete method plz suggest me at my [email protected] plz plz plz

  • superb phone good performance .. superb sound am start using this phone before 1 week camera also above my expectation....but i got some problem in sms i can't get any service messages other messages are ok... overall super phone in this budget.... cons:- no front camera, no IPS display,battery not that much good

  • u 1st download go launcher then u use different launch er through this launcher try this is awsome

  • I am also getting the same problem if u got the solution pls email me at [email protected] or reply

  • This is a nice phone at rs 5499 But after using 10 Days I want to share my views Pros-Good display,played hd games no lags No sms Problem mentioned in few posts ,Awesome Sound quality with dts engine,good camera quality in day Cons- Low battery backup,bbadcamera quality in night ,the three touch buttons does not glow Conclusion-I will suggest to buy this phone at a very cheap price getting latest specs with little bit disappoints

  • hello frnds can any body tell me how to set any launcher like holo launcher as default......whenever i set any launcher as a default it automatically set the spice launcher which is preinstall plz help me

  • sir i have a problem in this phone my ph play will not be running so what can i do

  • if u want 2 buy thids phone then buy from home shop 18 only for 5499 and free coupns ,watch,sunglass

  • plzz some one tell me.....should i buy this phone or not...plzz

  • its actually a problem with DND call your service provider they will certainly help

  • I don't know about flip case but a good leather case is available on ebay

  • Anyone please suggest where can I buy a suitable flip case/cover for this Coolpad2

  • Team gsmareana, Could you update the HSDPA/HSUPA speeds of this phone in specifications.

  • well said.......for those having trouble with SMS and keypad error while calling customer care...go to xda-developers...or let me know..

  • pl reply on camera photoes performance ?? it is good or just ok.

  • how is camera quality..? it is 5 MP really..

  • Hello Sir ..spice coolpad mi496 is very Good for use but some problem are their battery problem he goes on one day only ..and heating problem ..negalet thouse thing coolpad is very good

  • I am also using ths handset, there are some prob while using the 3g, when i select the network "GSM/WCDMA/AUTO MODE" , phone got the hang and goes to restart,

  • Touch & coversation call quality are the main features of any model. All the users of this model are requested to comment on these two issues so as to help who want to buy this model.

  • pl comment on camera quality..?

  • Does it work with 2g internet pack, if yes please tell me the setting s we need to use, i am not able to connect to internet in my 2g sim

  • I bought this phone a couple of days back.. Its a superb phone in this budjet.. HD games are working very smoothly without a little bit of lag. Battery is also not a prob. We can use the phone for more than a day if used in a modest way.. I can use 3G network with super speed for 4-5 hours on a single charge.. I love this phone.. I suggest everyone to get this phone for budget of 6000K. It comes with a 1GB ram and a qualcore processor. It also supports HD videos 720p and using MX Player, 1080p also... Its the best budget phone we can get. Cons: - We wont be able to get a suitable screenguard or flip cover or a back cover for this phone. Headphones received with this phone is not upto mark.

  • Can any once tell where i can get back cover for my Spice Mi-496 Seshu@Bobby

  • I am also using same set....same prob is with me. charging time too long.

  • I bought this phone.Its a budget phone and also has many flaws. ITS LIKE OWNING A MARUTI 800 and complaining why it can't run like a Porshe and Lamborghini. PROS:Awesome Display, Runs heavy games smoothly. Ample of Ram. QUALCOMM PROCESSOR(Its mighty) 1.2ghz 856mb Ram, Adreno 203 to give superior 3D graphics. Cons: Battery backup is not up to mark.Av. of 1day I'm working on this device to bring a new rom which reduces heating & obviously increasing battery life. I already solved SMS prob in kernel, baseband. This chip can be overclocked to 1.6ghz (Each core upto 100mhz extra).But this makes is unstable. Working to make a maruti 800 to BMW :P

  • google play store doesn't work. time and again message appear not connection.. plz retry.

  • dear i m facing service msgnot recs. problem.. i need the solution...pls

  • my xolo q700 same quad core prossecer but not heating.

  • Hello... I have a specific problem in my Spice Coolpad.. It is not syncing with my apps to the internet using my mobile data.. Only if I use WIFI the apps will sync and I get notifications from Whatsap, Facebook etc., Can anybody suggest.. how to overcome this problem?

  • Personally I like this phone bcoz it haves what i needs..all reviews are of v7 software but now running on v9 software the phone performs very well... Spice & Coolpad=SpicePad Give it a try and u will not disappoint...

  • The phone is nice and cool. But there is a Kernel issue with the messaging. The bulk messages from Banking, other sources do get blockedand we do not receive these.

  • (jagdish) can u please suggest me.becouse u used that mobile last 2 month,, i should taken this mobile or not, and any problem in this handset,,please tell me yarrrr

  • DOn't buy this phone guys.. very Slow, hang prob... battery backup is not sufficeint.. need continuous charger

  • nice phone good

  • Dis z a vry gud phone ...... gud feautures.... But it has a heat prob..

  • SMS bug....sms from bank, IRCTC are not received on this phone. any solution???

  • can i this Mobile buy or not......

  • Heating prob are in all phone of quad core is heat

  • punit can u please tell me where i can find a service center? and plz giv me a cust service number that works ? please please please ?? im sufferng by not getting any service messages lik atm withdrwl..tickt bookings etc..i dont get that,,and my phone also restrts evry time i use the touchpad while i make a call using the touch screen options to navigate..its says COOLPAD CLEANING UP RESOURCES>> .. will u help me? please? im in bangalore

  • Should I buy this phone what is its cost help...

  • i have bought this phone on dated 27 dec 13. phone was really good in this price tag and awesome feature... but back draw heating and charging time is too much....around 4-5 hrs. may be its new thats why this problem or not ..plz suggest..

  • I have been using this phone for last 2 months and phone is good but i found only one drawback that is battery backup and it takes more than 4 hours in charging full. if we play game then it goes very hot in short time or 3-4 minutes only. I dont know whether this problem is with my phone or every phone having same. Do check it if you are going to buy.

  • I am using this phone for Week now. I am very satisfied with it. I was worried about reviews on Battery Life. But my charge remains for more than 30 hours if you use it moderately.

  • Overall experience with mobile is good.Quad-core mobile with 1GB ram for Rs 5500/-.I am using this mobile since last month.Decent battery life,Good brightness and beautiful looks.I don't know why people writing bad reviews.It is best for its price range.

  • I brought this phone on 27/12/13. I have some issue when I play game it get hot around the cameras area, and when I try to play avi, mkv & 720p video, the video was buffring. any one facing those same? plz try those and rply plz......

  • I brought this phone on 27/12/13. I have some issue when I play hand it have hot around the cameras area, and when I try to play avi, mkv & 720p video, the video was buffring. any one facing those same? plz try those and rply plz......

  • Overall cellphone is gud only having battery backup problem

  • friends i want to purchase this phone can u please suggest me

  • why u conffuse

  • What problem in this device.....ram and memory????

  • Yaar I am also confused about the features of this mobile MI 496 Spice cool pad

  • very good phone

  • same here..in spice mi 496.. i m not getting texts frm bank recharge and all other service messeges... any suggestions?

  • Hi friends, I bought this phone on 25/12/13, It is very good and cheap phone with all the latest configuration. No issue while using this phone. Someone who wants to purchase android phone with all latest configuration should buy this phone. INR 5499/-

  • hi decide to buy this phone coz the features in this phn r owesome. bt little bit confused that should i go for it.

  • bettary pickup are very less........... & problem in plying download hd vedio....

  • as usual there are more number of ppl in this thread just spreading rumours abt this phone.... i bought this phone on snapdeal and using it for over a month, and i prefer it is the best phone in this price tag. 1gb ram,1.2 quad core processor, beautiful crispy display, very smooth touch, never lags anywhere,plays hd games and videos, in bright light camera works charm, survived few drops [upto now] battery is this only disappointing thing, [but every android phones have this as common problem]......over all in this price tag u cant expect a apple iphone 5 or note 3, if you bought is its a clever decision, those who are planing just go for it.... you wont regret

  • it supports every hd videos bro ...just install mx player and enjoy...:)

  • not problem from msg. receiving from banks

  • battery is for normal use 12-16 hours with full on net may be 4-5 hours continous

  • i bought this ph. frm hs-18 in 5499 and with sunglass + 1 watch free good specification good speed only battery is week (as this is all android phone problem) camera is so so but not bad. no lagging many heavy games installed in this device but never face any problem. 1 more thing it is not support full hd (i.e. not problem) i convert hd to low quality. 1.2 ghz quad core + 856 mb ram (website mention 1 gb) 4 gb internal storage which is for storage only 1.5 gb available. any 1 for query can write me [email protected]

  • Its software issue, get it upgraded from sercive centre, you may also fix the LM-SMS problem

  • best as per price and feautures wise,completely slim cel it is ,its maintaince is all depends upon the person used

  • my coolpad is good but only one problem when i call from vodafone sim my phone is restart issu pls any one help me how i solve my problem

  • Dear Users, Request u to kindly suggest me as i m planning to purchase Spice Coolpad-, Mi496.I have gone through the review bout this product moreover this product was disliked n not up to d mark by users choice. Plzzzz revert ASAP.

  • admin can u sugest to me? this h/s purches or nt...reply rjnt.,...

  • SMS bug....sms from bank, IRCTC are not received on this phone. Battery is very worst. Name is coolpad but actually its a hotpad. In short it is a spice kachara phone. I have wasted Rs. 5600 on this phone.

  • i order this phone in specification they told there is no head phone

  • after use 15 day i found 1. battery backup 3hours in continuous use 2. camera takes blurred pictures very bad video recording like third grade mobile. 3. unfortunately my touch cracked and service center people gave me estimate of Rs. 4300 unbelievable for a Rs 6000 Mobile. 4. Average performance in few words god bless them who want to purchase this device thanks

  • after use 15 day i found 1. battery backup 3hours in continuous use 2. camera takes blurred pictures very bad video recording like third grade mobile. 3. unfortunately my touch cracked and service center people gave me estimate of Rs. 4300 unbelievable for a Rs 6000 Mobile. in few words god bless them who want to purchase this device thanks

  • This problem is with every smartphone, it would be better that you use only for Internet purpose not for calling, For calling purchase any standard phone. I did the same...

  • I purchased this mobile for Rs.5999, and at this price range its the best phone available in market.. All high performing games works like a charm, no lagging till now.. but the only problem is the battery backup. Cant live from morning to night with calling and gaming., Though my wifi is on whole day, I charge it twice a day for 1 hour nearly..

  • snapdragon 200 msm8625q by qualcomm

  • Every time i dont want to use power switch option for use mobile, what to do pls help....

  • is there any other phone like same configuration in this price

  • First of all this is an awesome phone packed with good features at awesome price. camera is ok for 5mp, its really fast and 1 gb ram makes it more fluidic. display is also great. Sound quality is acceptible but not for audio enthusiast like me. Its default earphones are just ridiculous and you have to invest some bucks for a good one, also use power amp for best results with dts disabled. Its battery backup is just ridiculous, especially if you use data all the the time it won't last moe than 15 hrs. 1 more drawback is that it takes 4-5 hrs to completely charge.

  • i want to buy this mobile but i am confused about this product that, is this really 1GB RAM in this phone?? And i Also want know that no one site put back site pictures of this phone so plz. tell me is this phon slim and light weight???

  • Where is Services Centre in Mumbai

  • not 1 gb ram its 850 mb ram but mobile is good than price

  • Please somebody help help help......... I want to know in single sim how many hours battery backup it will give me if I keep it in standby and in moderate use????????????

  • yes we can play some high end games on this device including fifa 11,12,14 asphalt 6,7,8 nfs most wanted(for space problems see xda developers) and real racing 2,3, etc.

  • What is the chipset type....?

  • can I play games like Asphalt 8, Fifa 14, GTA 4 in this mobile phone plz someone tell me??????????????????????

  • -is this set have graphic card ?

  • GSM arena please also give information regarding processor, is it snapdragon or mediatek, stand by time ?

  • many many thanks Mr. Deepak for giving me those answer but still I want to know in single sim how many hours battery backup it will give me if I keep it in standby and in moderate use (20 min phone call & 40 min game play+ listing music.) I need at least 1.5 days battery backup will this phone provide me this????????????????

  • most important-- battery back up last for how many days or hours in medium or normal use. I need at least 1.5 days.

  • my frnd have this phone. everithing is ok in this price range. good

  • Dnt know about the HD games but- Audio is great, as it is DTS enabled. Battery backup is poor as it is only 1700mah. Hardly last for one full day.

  • plz any one tell me about the following things ??? 1. can i play high graphic games like gta 4, asphalt 8 . 2. audio quality in ear phone. 3. most important-- battery back up last for how many days or hours in medium or normal use. I need at least 1.5 days.