[theMUKe]

How do you guys find navigation of streaming services on the R5? Is it slow with that old CPU and 2GB RAM? I’m trying to assess the viability of the Gen 2.

It works but everything could be a bit faster. The 2GB of RAM seem to be adequate but the Snapdragon 425 is not the fastest.

Boot up of the player takes some time. Apps take a few seconds to start. Once inside an app it is ok to navigate, only typing is a bit tricky in the 4 inch screen.

Everything could be a bit more performant. It feels there is a very short lag after you have pressed something.

For Gen 2 Hiby should have definitely upgraded the processor and possibly even increased RAM a bit. The old processor is the main disadvantage with Gen 2. All the other upgrades are great, especially class A amplification.

 

[psikey]

Yes, if you want a fast Android experience then look elsewhere, but if you just intend to use for music playback (my usage) its pefectly functional to select track, sync Music streaming offline files etc.

 

[lilbukka]

After seeing the same specs 2GB ram wont be adequate upgrade from the original.

 

[psikey]

After seeing the same specs 2GB ram wont be adequate upgrade from the original.

I don't think I'd upgrade if I already had the R5. I was just about to go for a R5 Sabre then heard about the update which for me with the early pre-order is £70 cheaper than a R5 Sabre from Amazon UK. If I'm unlucky Customs/VAT may add that back.

 

[Cyberthingy]

I Sent my R5 back to Hiby for a battery replacement almost 3 months ago via USPS and it still has not been delivered yet. It has been out for delivery for a week. Maybe lockdowns are impacting the movement but it did take a month to even leave the US. I'll never go this route again. In hindsight, I should have just tried replacing myself. It just quit taking a charge suddenly. I had an original Hiby R3 that suffered a swollen battery and I managed to find a very tight fitting replacement and it works great now. I sent a pair of IEMs for re-shelling using UPS and it got there in about 7 days. I used a shipping service called parcel monkey and saved some money to boot. By the way I also suspect fast charging was a factor in the shortened life span.

 

[OneL0ve]

Anyone know if there is a silicon case for R5 Saber anywhere? Are the R5 and R5 Saber same dimensions?

 

[buckster666]

Anyone know if there is a silicon case for R5 Saber anywhere? Are the R5 and R5 Saber same dimensions?

The R5 and R5 Saber are same dimensions

 

[OneL0ve]

Looks like a TPU case existed once upon a time.

 

[originalsnuffy]

I Sent my R5 back to Hiby for a battery replacement almost 3 months ago via USPS and it still has not been delivered yet. It has been out for delivery for a week. Maybe lockdowns are impacting the movement but it did take a month to even leave the US. I'll never go this route again. In hindsight, I should have just tried replacing myself. It just quit taking a charge suddenly. I had an original Hiby R3 that suffered a swollen battery and I managed to find a very tight fitting replacement and it works great now. I sent a pair of IEMs for re-shelling using UPS and it got there in about 7 days. I used a shipping service called parcel monkey and saved some money to boot. By the way I also suspect fast charging was a factor in the shortened life span.

Yeah, my unit is sitting in the local HiBy post office waiting to be picked up by them for repair. It has been more than a month. It needs a new battery and who knows what else. Hopefully the battery will do the trick.

 

[notamethlab]

Has anyone had issues with the HiBy Music app constantly crashing after the most recent update? I can’t even get it to open it just crashes every time, only way to get it to work is for me to disable the app and enable it again to delete the update.

I’m using the R5 Saber if that makes any difference. Thanks in advance!

 

[rlw6534]

Has anyone had issues with the HiBy Music app constantly crashing after the most recent update? I can’t even get it to open it just crashes every time, only way to get it to work is for me to disable the app and enable it again to delete the update.

I’m using the R5 Saber if that makes any difference. Thanks in advance!

Which updates? v1.7.0 build 6041 is my version and it works fine.

 

[notamethlab]

Which updates? v1.7.0 build 6041 is my version and it works fine.

Same version as you but, after checking in the settings I found the Wireless Updates setting. I was on the stock firmware and after a few system updates my HiBy music app was working again. So glad I was able to figure it out!

 

[Joe Bloggs]

Has anyone had issues with the HiBy Music app constantly crashing after the most recent update? I can’t even get it to open it just crashes every time, only way to get it to work is for me to disable the app and enable it again to delete the update.

I’m using the R5 Saber if that makes any difference. Thanks in advance!

A system restart after any updates to the HiByMusic player may also help.

 

[notamethlab]

A system restart after any updates to the HiByMusic player may also help.

Much appreciated! I did notice that after a restart my HiBy app was behaving better.

On another note I wish a TPU or hard plastic cover was available. I guess my player turned on while in my pocket and when I went to use it the battery was drained. The buttons get so easily pressed with the leather case

 

[eneilism]

How do I install gapps on my r5s? It's been years since I have this device and still no gapps. I need google services and stuff to run some of my apps.