JiaYu G3 Updates
If you are one of us, who’s itching for the JiaYu G3’s official market release, here’s some of the collective updates regarding the JiaYu G3 release that is gathered from various sources such as BBS and official JiaYu site to somehow feed our long waiting. (post last updated: October 5, 2012)

JiaYu G3 with flip cover accessory
JiaYu is dropping the retina HD screen and Corning Gorilla glass technology on the JiaYu G3, qHD screen takes over. Still the other physical specs, and impressive MT6577 related characteristics remains. That might be the result of its pricing drop, compared to its initial price announcement which was originally at 1500 yuan (approx. $236).
The JiaYu G3 now has an officially announced price of just 899 yuan; a very attractive offer observing its impressive specs. Converting it to USD, it will just fall down somewhere on an equivalent $142 price tag.
Jiayu G3 is slated to be out on the market this September. While the production is already ready for the consumer’s demand, JiaYu is still settling a its network licensing issues which delays its debut. Even the official color set variations and accessories for the G3 is already furnished.
Black version of the JiaYu G3. While we had believed that the previewed G3 was already the black variation, here’s some more snapshots of the G3 which is acclaimed as the black variation as directly posted by the JiaYu official site.

JiaYu G3 Black Edition
However, it doesnt looks pure black at all. The combination of black, white and gray colors is observant.
Other available accessories of the JiaYu G3. It was also brought on the public the announcement of JiaYu G3 accessories straight from JiaYu official website. The JiaYu G3 accessories are listed as follows:

JiaYu G3 Accessories
- ultra-thin protective cover with different color variety
- leather flip-cover
- hard plastic and soft silicon casing
Well overall, the JiaYu G3 is the best value-for-money MT6577 dual-core Android device you can have up to this posting time. If a Samsung mobile phone product will have the specs like the G3 has, I’m pretty much sure that it will have a doubled-up price. If the Xiaomi M1 impressed us way back when it was fresh on its era, this one is a better deal.
That’s it for now guys, I will still update this post if we got more news and updates with the JiaYu G3.
Meanwhile, in case you haven’t read it yet: JiaYu G3 review
JiaYu G3: New updates!
Here’s the new updates with this JiaYu G3, well its more of a good news as the thought of JiaYu G3 becoming just an illusory vaporware pops like a bubble now!
JiaYu G3 already got its network license. The JiaYu G3 is now officially licensed, since 2012-09-28. Its really the good news we are waiting to hear, as its just the reason that caused a big delay of this phone hitting the marketplace.

JiaYu G3 network license (source)
The network license is said to be only effective by 2-3 days after its legalization, thus we can say that it fell on the 30th of September. However, that is the start of holiday in China, which makes a considerable 7-day delay for the processing of stuff related to this G3 goodie.
There are 5000 units of JiaYu G3 already distributed to malls and early buyers. Note that these are only the Black version, so its more likely that those that pre-ordered that color will be the early adopters of this JiaYu G3 phone. Those that pre-ordered a different color, might need to wait a little time for the next batch of production, well same goes to overseas costumers.
New screen technology for the G3 from Taiwan. JiaYu also announced that they are replacing the previously used screen with a new one they got from Taiwan. It now has better, brighter and crisper display. Added notes also is about the camera being improved as well. No words on this source about the screen type and display resolution of the new G3 screen.

JiaYu G3 using new Taiwan screens
JiaYu G3 Rooted already! A member of the JiaYu forum posted a photo set and tutorial on how to root JiaYu G3. Cool thing to know that there is already a rooting tutorial for this hot phone. It just adds a strong reason why its still a really awesome buy. We’ll update you with more details on this with a separate post soon.
Well guys, one word, “hurray!”.
It wont be long that this very cheap dual-core phone, with super HD display be on everyone’s hands. Its perfect for those who are into a budget of just 200USD and below for an Android phone but with specs and performance not shortened out.
also, check it out: JiaYu G3 on Fastcardtech
Lucky for those who have pre-ordered. For those who will or already have the unit, feel free to share the experience to us. ^_^
It s strange, there is no place which sells this phone at 142 USD. Do you have any suggestion for a good seller for ths phone.
yeah, you are right. because we can only get it from some online sellers and they are surely adding some few bucks for profit. unless we go to China and get it straight from JiaYu themselves. Still, since you had asked, I am suggesting that you should get this phone from Fastcardtech, I am also getting this phone from them once it gets released.
HI, Will they come with accesories included in the box?
Not sure but the unboxing shows a couple of plastic accessories included in the pack. 🙂
Is it true that they droped corning glass to qhd coz at there official site they are still showing the old specifications i really need to be clarified on that!!!
not sure also, there are news about it, but there are also videos of showing the corning gorilla glass test. we’ll see once it land on the market. I will update you all about that. 🙂
Hey 🙂
Are there some news around the phone. I am waitin for it too, but i am will not pre-order it, because I would like to see some review before that and what about theese dysplays. Is there difference kinds of the model.
nothing new but just teasers from lucky tech people on China. hahah that is smart pal, me too. I will update you bro. 🙂
Do you think its better to preorder it.
For me the best price is on these shops, if you know some about them, please share :
mixeshop.com/jyg3-mtk6577-45-inch-ips-retina-screen-android-40-3g-gps-wifi-smart-phone_p1652.html
android-sale.com/jiayu-g3.html
I have no experience with those shops, mixeshop sure do have the best price for the G3. with your question about the choice of pre-ordering it, I guess it will always be better to first look for reviews of early adopters so to make ourselves safe from disappointment, if any. the only advantage of preordering such goods are: price might go up, and stock might get short.
Yep, I will think again about preorder, becoause I dont want to wait until chirstams (hope with preorder they will sent me one with the release date)
Thanks Ian Albert 🙂
any new about when this phone will be available ?
it’s been a month since I pre-ordered.
Hey Ian Albert Austria i see that u have really nice knowlage about chinas phones. So As may be you know JY G3 will be in stock after 9 of October in the best way, I decided to look for a similar phone, so i find this one, but i am not sure is that all true, because the phone is amazing and the price is 200$. I couldnt find any site of manuf. Have you heard something about it.
smashing-market.com/cell-phone/18795-dipper-chili-pepper-nvidia-tegra3-quad-core-1-5ghz-5-x-cortex-a9-4-76-android-4-0-8-0mp-camera-1080p-hd-wifi-3g-bluetooth-smart-.html
seems interesting, I’ll check it out and come back with a post. 🙂
medical equipment ???
and website not working?
i would stay away
Hi Friend,
I am from India.I found no stock on FCT and they closed pre buy also. So I placed a order via DHgate.com in the month of September. The seller says he will send the item after 1st Nov 12. I lost hope to receive this item. When will be this item available in market.? Please answer.
its not really available on market now, only preorders before. well, just update us with your ordering on dhgate,
Dear Friend,
Item is not available in Dhgate seller also.I got a full refund today. But in search I found Item available in aliexpress.com. Do you think is it safe to buy from aliexpress.com. FCT also not available.
yup the JiaYu G3 is also very hard to acquire as of now. I do not know about aliexpress but I read from other sites that they have been ordering from that shop.
Thanking you friend. I put on hold for jiayu3g.ZOPO has tied up with some Indian company. From Nov 21 onwards they are going to sell three models. ZOPO ZP900 Leader is priced INR 16500/- (i.e some around (USD)311 $). I have gone through your review of ZP900. It really helped me to buy. 311$ seems bit high when compare to FCT, but I can get it in India itself. Thanking you very much once again. Your blog is simply superb I am a regular reader of your site. Nice work. Keep going and enlighten us with new tech news. You are simply rocking…!
thank you pal. I think its the right decision for you. good to know that your country has company that does that. its better because you can expect good support and warranty assurance. it is still worth your money due to that. 🙂 cheers!
FCT claims they have it in stock. Even they give a gift pack(screen guard and phone Silicone frame ) for order right now. Did anybody order it already? I’m thinking to order tomorrow.
if I remember, they had stopped accepting pre-orders of the JY-G3 atm.
Hi. Is this phone (JY-G3) already available in the Philippine market?
its hardly available even on China, and I doubt it will be available in the Philippine market unless someone/somebody decides to import it here and sell it.
expecting my jiayu g3 here in philippines by the 3rd-4th week of december. i ordered it yesterday from aliexpress-uredeal store and they have an active email support whenever you inquire..
hi, that’s good. mind if you let us hear about it when you get it? share some pics and impressions as well. thanks! 🙂
Silcax do you received your unit now?
Silcax PM me if you tested the unit i already have this unit now, 1 thing is i have problem in 3g connectivity.
I had PMed silcax on facebook and he said that he doesnt have any problems.
I already ask silcax and he has problem in “http.globe.com.ph” so i tried “www.globe.com.ph” last 2 weeks and i can browse the internet the main problem is that it can’t stream videos, IM chat, YM skype through 3g so I think this is telecom apn settings cause the original apn settings has no response on this unit, but if i tried in another CP with the same sim i have no problem on streaming videos or chatting. I gonna call for the telcom provider about this.
make sure that when using the apn of http.globe.com.ph, there is no values input for proxy and port. I noticed this problems with ICS phones, i bet globe cant do you any good on that, they are just BS. lol if you can, share me a screenshot of your apn settings page, lets see.
which one is the official website of Jiayu G3
ejiayu.com is the official site.
Ian, what about SAR level for this phone?
Is this already available in the local market? Where can I buy one?(Not ONLINE SHOPs please).. Thanks!!…
i already saw some guys selling this phone at sulit for a whooping price of about 11k-12k pesos
Olá, meu marido comprou g3, é demais. Mas eu consegui bloqueá-lo, logo na tela inicial fui trocar a senha que desenha e pimba, não deu certo, depois de várias tentativas bloqueou. Algém tem alguma dica de como consigo desbloqueá-lo? Obrigada