Nokia XL in 2023 | Nostalgia & Features Rediscovered!
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- Опубликовано: 10 июл 2024
- In this episode of nostalgia, I cover the Nokia XL, one of many Android power Nokia smartphones released back in 2014! Yes, this is an android powered smartphone from Nokia during their Lumia era. It was technically running on the Android Open Source Platform, Android 4.1.2 Jellybean, with Nokia X software platform user interface which is a combination of Windows Phone, MeeGo and Asha OS into one. The video talks about the software and hardware of the Nokia XL as well as its key features.
00:00 - Introduction
00:38 - Hardware
02:11 - Software
04:20 - Why did this exist?
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This brought back memories as Nokia XL was my first Android device (or smartphone for that matter). It had it quirks and challenges including no Google services and a weird issue where the contacts disappeared if the phone was restarted/powered off. Still it had a surprisingly good camera (although a bit slow) and in general was a solid device despite the issues.
I bought Nokia X2DS in ₹4500 only when 50% off Now I missed that device ❤️
I'm proud that I was using this device for long. An amazing smartphone. The best combination!
I added the Google services and tried some unofficial roms, but it needed more memory to use it more longer
It's pity that it was stoped and the X2 was not available everywhere.
I think it was a revolt 😁 from Nokians that known the future is for Android devices, and with the success, Microsoft stopped the experience to don't compete wp
Microsoft is unbelievably slow in developing the WP platform itself , it's actually interesting and has potential, but lack a clear vision on how to get people to use the platform
@@silentreader77 yes and the biggest problem is that before the 10 version, WP was incomplete or bad designed (keyboard, multitasking, copy paste...). Yes the tiles was good but not the most important ... And of course less apps... But with the Os of the project X was perfect : well designed, unlimited apps, smooth... but they killed it 😖
@@Samfichier I read the review of WP 7.x on GSMArena and it doesn't have Bluetooth which is awkward not to have. Too Zune dependent as well, very limited and restricted at that time though it's a beautiful OS
I desperately wanted this phone back then in 2014 but the problem is that I didn't do any job and this phone cost something 8k or 10k which is pretty expensive for me that time.
I used nokia x2 for close to 3 years and still have it although battery is gone. The experience was superb at that time
Thank you for sharing. It brought back so many memories.
I remember this one. Back in 2014, my aunt bought her first phone. During buying we boiled down to two choices the Nokia X & Samsung Galaxy s duos 2. Although I loved the Nokia's design & was also nokia fan back then, we ended up buying the Samsung as it had google play services. I love that era of nokia
Ayooo I was given the same two choices back in the same year as well but I ended up choosing nokia for the snappier UI.
Great video as always!
I have used Spotify, Prime music but seriously the personalised option on the Nokia Mix radio had the best new music suggestions I have enjoyed none can match even today.
Sadly it's gone, used it for a while on Android
Im so happy to see you cover this one forgotten phone. :)
I remember back then reviewers were really hard on this phone.
I had one in orange, incredibly durable screen
I'm happy to see this review ...😌
It was my life's first smartphone & it's NOKIA XL 🖤🖤🖤
The Nokia before was lit. Now which is under HMD is...well, I just can't move on with the old Nokia 😍
Ahhhhh good times! Nice callback! That was a great design and just solid overall device! Also…hard to believe that it was released nine years ago!!! BlackBerry released the Z10 and Q10 in 2013…damn!
I remember when I watchen stephen elop announce the nokia x family im mwc 2014 the years pass very fast
Nokia XL was my first smartphone and it's 5 mega pixel camera was good that time my classmates get confused about it's OS 😂.
The confusion was real haha
Yeah, so many OS and software from Nokia that time, S30, S40, Asha OS, Nokia X Software, WP, not to mention the scrapped MeeGo and Meltemi
I used this device from 2014 to 2016, and i loved how they marketed it as android with windows experience. The only shame was the battery didnt last as much and I had to suddenly switch to samsung again after all those years. By far the cleanest looking android OS I’ve used till date (even better than iOS which I currently use)
Nokia X,XL,& X2 still working
Yes
Regardless of everything we talk about it, the one who uses these phones will seem like a unique personality in the crowd. I used to have Nokia X and X2 later. Just experienced it 🙂
Liked before watching✅
Even though I have a new generation smartphone, I still use it with love. of course to calls . Thanks for the video.
This was my dream phone that i couldn't get :(
Cool throwback! Could you take a look at the Nokia N1 tablet? That was also a very unusual release.
I had one of these device during that day😊miss those day👍really nostalgic
I used a Nokia X2 in 2017-18 and it was good considering it's old age.
My father owned a Nokia X the smallest one of the X series family, my father had it in black and I always felt unsatisfied because I wanted red colour which I switched to after he passed on the Nokia X to me and switched to I phone 6s. Nokia X only had a 3 MP camera yet an amazing one for that time.
Pure nostalgia seeing that Single back button man 😢
I once using nokia lumia it never lag any that i needed those time for a sweet 5yrs.
It was and still awesome
I'm jealous of you bro! Wish I had a Lumia phone to experience it, never had the chance when the phones were available and now it isn't available!
I remember the time when a Filipino custom rom developer managed to port the Nokia X Software Platform on a 1st gen Cherry Mobile Flare.
I remembered getting this phone for 30USD with contract that I had to stay with any plan for 1 year. If it was a plan B for Nokia, it was really a bad plan B. Back then I had used LG Optimus L1 II (lowest end LG phone which came out a year earlier). It was smoother than the XL. Apart from the design (UI, and flashy shell), there is nothing better compared to Android devices at the time.
I do miss mine.
Why is HMD not using this design language? Is there any copyright protection preventing them from doing so? I loved the lumia design language.
Because for the mass market these days that design language really does not sell well, besides if you really want those bold colors, you can always get a case, or vinyl skin cover. Having said that I want more phones with removable backs, and easy to replace batteries to make a comeback.
@@CommodoreFan64 Sure but they can always try this out on one model and see the result. Old nokia always used to go crazy with designs. I wish new nokia has that guts.
@@GameDevSaiTejVejju HMD did try to release with some colors but didn't provide many choices as Nokia did in the past, the T series would be interesting if they can provide at least 3 color choice
i wanted this phone so much in my school days🥺
I had the smaller one, the Nokia X. I loved its size but wanted the one with bigger ram, however it was not available at all when I bought it. I loved it, even tho it has a very small ram. Would have wanted to see it evolve.
It had potential to evolve nicely
@@AbdullaZaki sir can you make video on nokia 515 keypad phone which was launched back in 2013. I know you don't have that phone but believe on me that was Nokia's best keypad phone ever created.
You have good collection of Nokia phone. But I want you to make video on that nokia 515 feature phone because that was Nokia N9 in keypad. Plzz make video on it 🙏🏻🙏🏻
I like it still now compact size easy to use
I miss Nokia Lumia phones ❤️
Wow brother you loocking nice. Nokia Luma was legend, all Nokia Luma all models are sale in our India for long time. 88% people are using Nokia Lumia in India.
I used tha nokia X2 dual sim back then and its good really good
Every nokia phone back then was a reflection of its owner. Nowadays all phones are the same
I remember hearing abouth this model. Based on what i read here and there and some self speculation, Nokia was doing what you said, and it happened as Nokia was in talk with Microsoft acquisition. So I think Elop quickly put an end to this project to give a nice impression to Microsoft that Nokia has stayed faithful (to its death...😢) to Window Phone.
The software on this phone is a masterpiece
i love my Nokia XL
ohhh those were the days i remember simping over nokia x
I've used xl,back then xl was considered as a big display smartphone ,i love the tiles which are similar to lumia but its running on Android ,but different from other Android..love those nostalgic 😢
This was my first smartphone, before that i was using nokia c101 and i really just loved nokia phones so when i went to buy my first smartphone and saw this phone in the green colour instantly wanted that, though the phone had its struggle but really liked using it
Nostalgia 🥲❤️
I hope that one day Nokia will adapt this older design and develop it for the better, for their new line up models in the future.
Thanks for this content Sir, God bless you more 🙏
I like this phones. It must come back
Nice hair and attire sir. Of course, very appreciated review of this Nokia device
Thanks :D trying something different
I still has Nokia x2 ds last device for x lineup and best in x series
Small but best very beautiful handy and still working😊
AH nice to see another video from you Habibi!! Ah those were the days!! Serious question... You look like a Nokia CEO? You sure you dont have that job???
Hahaha thanks! Soon ;)
Oh man I remember the so called tech editors on my country calling this device "garbage" back in 2014.
Yeah sure; it WAS a lackluster compared with the flagship models but that's the thing.
I would LOVE to see a proper flagship with this platform. It's a sweet mix of metro ui, fastlane, and fabula design.
It is truly a European style UI that has a distinctive experience.
I'm curious if a similar approach can be made with the today's Android version? Could you ask the people who worked on this Abdulla? I'd appreciate if you could.
Hey mehmet! I did speak to them about this... unfortunately they aren't in a position to try something like tinkering with android for now. Which is a shame.
@@AbdullaZaki who did you contacted to? Hmd global or the old team?
I still have this but it doesn't start up. Can anyone help fix it up?
I had a love hate relationship with my XL
There were limitations but there were some quirks that I still miss till today on other devices
I had this phone at the launch and rooted it to get play store 😂😂 and it broked (software wise) in 6 momths. I still have it and it's adorable. I had it in black colour
Where can i buy brandnew lumia 730, 930 and 950? Plus the E63 and Nokia 7 plus for my collection that is with box and chargers.
I have the x ❤❤ its super clean design
I have that until now
Back in the day, the story of Nokia was rather complicated and uncertain, since 2010 Nokia still refused to use Android and still wanted to fight with it. In 2014 was pretty much late in the game and all other phones had already lost competition against Apple and Google. They basically tried every possible way to catch up without jumping with Android from Google, while Samsung doesn't go too far with any of companies and tried out all markets (including Windows), cut off their own Bada and later go with full Android (wise choice). Nokia adopted a lot of similarities from Windows in all of OSes they have on hands and try to be a 'unique' phone but still failed. My mother was loyal with Nokia at the time and she bought this phone. It's not as good as I thought but it doesn't last so long in software longevity and I eventually upgraded it to Android 4.4 with Android 5 skin. It was so durable, by the way, lasted until 2017, 4 years of lifespan.
For now Nokia is just another Android phone (although I hope it's just that since it could help Nokia) plus not a Finland phone anymore. Maybe the uniqueness can be cool but for sure it doesn't help the brand and die out because few people really want it.
Where i can repair Nokia asha 230
🖤 Nokia Xdroid
Oh man i miss windows os very smooth no lags now we are living with duo poly android and ios
Nothing will ever beat BlackBerry10 software. You can see BB10 features in one way or another in all the phones out today.
I think this phone was released in 2013 or 2014 that time people were very obsessed about Android smartphone and teasing nokia because of it's os. Then nokia released this which were able to run some Android apps and games. That time I love nokia because of their design and build quality. But because of their os nokia lost their customers and today's nokia is 🤮 their series 40 os and build quality both are garbage.
Your last line 5:11 that time using different os and devices were really fun and using Smartphone feels like which I don't know how to describe it in words. But today's smartphone is so boring. Miss those beautiful days when smartphone was really fun🥺🥺🥺
Stephen Elop: Not on my watch!
Can you do speed comparison, camera comparison of Nokia phones with other brand smartphones
nostalgic phone
Love the phone but someone needs to bring back the Xenon flash 📸
can i buy this one? where i can find this? this was my first smartphone
I was so sad that the Nokia XL was never released in South Africa.
Yay i had this phone 🥳🥳🥳 ( sold in 2 days 😭😭)
My friend had this
I liked this customization from nokia for android jelly bean.
I remember when this came out, and the forums went mental with everyone sepculating that Nokia somehow finally gave up on Windows Phone and was making Android handsets.
Sadly didn't quite work like that - then Nokia completely absorbed into Microsoft, making Windows phones until they got phased out.
nostalgia
Nokia X2 Dual SIM next 😁
Gonna leave a question:
Is it still possible to use the internet on a Nokia E72 in 2023 and beyond? Does the internet still work? And can the E72 be updated?
I'm interested in the device at the moment.
I Use Nokia X2 Android 😊 That Was Great Experience 👍
I was planning to buy this, then the Nokia guy told me wait there might be an upgrade coming on this one, but man hear break came after that instead of an Update, no Nokia devices after that, Microsoft bought Nokia
Microsoft gave up like they give up on everything. Me as a Samsung user misses this UI a lot because it was so different from Apple and Android. Ironically looks like the Xbox UI now 😂
I always wanted to have this because it is the “fast lane to Android”, but ultimately decided to go Alcatel for my first Android because the display looks horrible hahaha Plus I have Lumia that time so I wasn’t missing out with the design.
meego is the future os of smartphones
It exists. It’s called Sailfish OS.
Holy moly.... Is that Abdullah??
No 🧢????
Suggestion: How about a review of Nokia N1 thanks.
I have a Nokia x2 , yup the better version of Nokia XL, yes it's android yet I managed to have it rooted and updated in 2014 to Android M, it works fine social media and can play basic games smoothly like Jetpack Joyride, Creo Game (pokemon rip off) stuff like that yet what I like is the simplicity and the fact it works fast on when connected to a Windows PC (of course) with some exclusive features which android does not have that time (I will not go through that now) and the Camera was really Good at that time competitive enough for phones 2x it's price. Used it for 3 years before it got stolen. Yet I only bought it for 3000php, convert it yourself. Phones were really fun that time. No case.
apple never said, they invented the always-on display. Apple said, they have added always on display on their iphones for the first time.
The time when Smartphones companies were really innovative.
Why is the fun gone?
- Captain Nokia.
I love jack sparrow haha.
my phone when I was at school 😅
I bought the smaller Nokia X2 in 2015 in orange shade. The software was surely an irk, especially that pale, useless app store! I dropped the device in swimming pool after two months and was secretly happy I finally had the reason to get rid of it.
Assalamualaikum Mr. Abdulla Zaki.... I was wondering... could you please tell me.. how many Nokia devices you actually have in your collection.
Today is Nokia X's 10th year anniversary
Ah yes, the Frankenstein phone. I remember seeing ads for this phone in the wild yet I've never seen a single Lumia ad back then. They really tried to push it, probably as leverage with Microsoft as well. To this day I wish they bought HTC instead.
I was 13 when this phone launched. My initial reaction was "cool, Nokia is finally joining the android train", but after seeing the specs, it changed to "I think it's too little, too late". Now, if Nokia had launched a flagship with android, maybe they could have saved themselves but their deal with Microsoft may have prevented them from doing so. Still, the software on that thing would have been a dream
i had used nokia x green
and the nokia x2ds glossy white 💘💘💘💘
x was decent but,
the x2ds was something else
a pure beast with peak beauty 🔥🔥🔥🔥, deadly combination... still the best Android i have ever used. which was a pure beast after i had installed play Store and play service on it by custom dos method after 1 month of purchase and and by that it gets 95% of all apk's support and it become only nokia phone with pure google Android experience and have played 150+ aaa Android games on that device, included all Gameloft, ea and others.. and that monster served me extremely well till 2021
x2ds was faar better phone than my current redmi 9 prime
please share the link🙏🙏
I wish they'd bring back those version phones with windows. I absolutely loved my Lumia 1520 I still have it. I had it working for 6 years. And I love the vibrant colours. My best friend got the cannery yellow and I got radiant white. I don't know why I got white I should have gotten the yellow.
Me too. Also, did you see the red 1520? It was beautiful
@@AbdullaZaki yes I did, that one was only released in certain countries. Australia only got the white, black and cannery yellow.. my fav colour is red so if they'd released it I would have gotten that one.
This was a huge nail in Nokia's coffin.
It was a solution to a problem they put themselves in
Unfortunately Microsoft saw it as their investment running away from them.
if this guy has android, can i like upgrade it to android with Gapps?
Nokia N series please... Nokia N91 8gb😍