Goophone i5 ROM V1.3.1
Details:
- Play Store Installed
- Apple Boot Logo
- Removed Chinese Apps
- Chinese spam and bloatware removed
- Slide to power off bug fixed (Slide to power off on all languages)
- Slide to unlock bug Fixed (Slide to unlock on all languages)
- Calendar Bug Fixed
- Camera Bug Fixed (not blurried pictures anymore)
- Delete Contacts bug fixed
- Task Bar Error Fixed
- Messages notification error Fixed
- 3G Network Fixed
- English as Primary Language
- Clear Call history bug fixed
- GPS Menu fixed
- Increased speed and performance on every task
- The possibility to install another launcher different than the stock one (impossible on previous ROMs)
- Network location fixed
- Taskbar notification background error fixed.
- Taskbar clear notifications error fixed.
- New icons on the task bar
- New widget on the task bar
- Change Language error fixed
- New iOS launcher installed
Additional Apps:
- Titanium Backup
- Es File Explorer
- Weather Translated
- Rebooter
- Google Chrome
- APN Manager Pro - To insert your own APN settings
- A.I Type keyboard with iphone theme installed
- Mobile Uncle tools
How to install it:
- Reboot into recovery: Volume Down + Power Button
- Wipe Data / Factory Reset
- Wipe Cache
- Advanced -> Wipe Dalvik Cache . Go back
- Install Zip from SD Card (2nd Option)
- Choose zip from sd card (1s Option)
- Browse the file goophone-i5-xda-v2.zip
- Install it
Wait until its finished and that's it!
iPhone Icons
As my next ROM will include a launcher where the icons of the apps can be replaced, here it is a compilation of iPhone icons with high resolution.
You can change the icons by pressing it until the cross to remove shows up.
Then just click it once. It will appear a menu that will allow you to change the title and icon of the app.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
DOWNLOAD IPHONE ICONS
Any donation will be well recieved even 50 cents. This way you will be helping me to continue to work on this phone.
Notice that to help you out i also have costs. being the main one the electricity.
This month bill: 100 dolars. :x
For which phone it is ?
Sniper Killer said:
For which phone it is ?
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Goophone i5 lite
Hi, thanks for that
Manuxo said:
- 3G Network Fixed]
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What do you mean by that? The setting still crash when you try to ad or edit the APN
Don't want to leave "empty handed", here are two things you might want to check out:
an English recovery mode and a slide to un(c)lock fix
Edit: Here's a little collection of files: CLICK
Edit: I've been asked about the recovery image I posted here, this is how it looks like:
3G fix apps
Hi ColonelZAp.
That rom already bring installed all the apps that you need to fix your apn settings.
For that you just need another android phone with the same apks installed, then you just need to:
-Set up your apn settings on your android phone
- Use the APN backup & restore to get the XML file
- Copy that file to the folder ApnBackupRestore present on your SD card.
- Make APN Backup & Restore as System App with titanium backup
- Restore the APN settings
- And that's it.
I've tried this on a few phones and it worked on all.
On my personal goophone i5 i already have 3G network Fixed.
About the lockscreen this ROM comes already with that bug fixed.
Regards
Thanks for this!
APN settings not working for me despite using titanium and apn backup plus as i have also written in another thread, I have no service either. Can anyone help please?
Not the rom for your phone
notcosi said:
APN settings not working for me despite using titanium and apn backup plus as i have also written in another thread, I have no service either. Can anyone help please?
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IF you have a problem with wifi and SIM connection maybe you don't have a genuine goophone.
If it don't work you have a different firmware, so, this rom will not work on your phone.
This ROM is just for Goophone I5 and not for other copies like Zophone, Hero, etc.
hello
Slide to unlock Fixed bug in French language is also set as the big problem comes not from the rom but language translation
Could someone else just upload their apn backup xml file? Would that work?
I don't have another android phone, so this is my only other real option.
H2000 works in this rom +?
Manuxo said:
Goophone i5 ROM V1.0
Code:
[B][SIZE="4"]Details:[/SIZE][/B]
- Play Store Installed
- Apple Boot Logo
- Removed Chinese Apps
- Video APK Translated
- Task Bar Error Fixed
- Messages notification error Fixed
- 3G Network Fixed
- English as Primary Language
- Slide to unlock bug Fixed
Code:
[B][SIZE="4"]Additional Apps:[/SIZE][/B]
- Titanium Backup
- Es File Explorer
- Weather Translated
- Rebooter
- Boat Browser
- APN Backup & Restore: To restore your APN Settings
Code:
[B][SIZE="4"]Instructions:[/SIZE][/B]
- Reboot into recovery: Volume Down + Power Button
- Wipe Data / Factory Reset (3rd Option)
- Wipe Cache (4th Option)
- Advanced (7yh Option) -> Wipe Dalvik Cache (2nd Option). Go back
- Install Zip from SD Card (2nd Option)
- Choose zip from sd card (1s Option)
- Browse the file goophone-i5-xda.zip
- Install it
Wait until its finished and that's it!
Download Goophone i5 ROM v1.0
Download English Clockworkmod (Thanks to ColonelZap)
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Hello there,
I have recently purchased a Goophone I5 but it came with Chinese stuff. Is there a step by step instruction for first flashing the CWM. I would also need step by step instructions for the Gi5 ROM v1.0. I'm a novice and following the instructions above I keep getting an error message as follows "E: signature verification failed", and "Installation aborted". This happens with both the zip files that I have downloaded from the links in your post. Please help. Thanks.
Sid
ColonelZap said:
Hi, thanks for that
What do you mean by that? The setting still crash when you try to ad or edit the APN
Don't want to leave "empty handed", here are two things you might want to check out:
an English recovery mode and a slide to un(c)lock fix
Edit: Here's a little collection of files: CLICK
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Hi, the recovery.img does not seem to work for me, any help?
The apn xml file that APN Backup & Restore creates, does it have to be for the same carrier we use?
I'd like to know because my beddeh has an android phone that he agreed to let me use to create a backup file, however, he uses another carrier and not Rogers. Will this matter, or will it still work?
Can't " install " ROM
Hello,
I just bought a Goophone i5. Seems great for the moment, except chinese aps of course. Want to remove them, found this post. I dowloaded the ROM in the link above, put it on the phone (using usb storage). Rebooted the phone in recovery mode as explained (power button + Vol - button).
I can see the options & navigate in them, but i can't choose any of them ! I tried using mute/unmute, power button, and home button. Nothing is working. How can i proceed please ? Thx in advance for you help.
Edit : Ok i found it, you have to slide right to left on the bottom screen (seems logic when you know it ^_^)
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derfusme said:
Hello,
I just bought a Goophone i5. Seems great for the moment, except chinese aps of course. Want to remove them, found this post. I dowloaded the ROM in the link above, put it on the phone (using usb storage). Rebooted the phone in recovery mode as explained (power button + Vol - button).
I can see the options & navigate in them, but i can't choose any of them ! I tried using mute/unmute, power button, and home button. Nothing is working. How can i proceed please ? Thx in advance for you help.
Edit : Ok i found it, you have to slide right to left on the bottom screen (seems logic when you know it ^_^)
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Hello derfusme,
I wrote a lengthy reply to your post as soon as I saw your quandary but it got lost as I was logged out (or timed out).
I was (and still am) in the same boat a couple of days back and I'm glad you were able to figure out. I figured this out by accident and it was the only aha moment from the time I got this phone.
I definitely don't want to discourage you but I want to share with you that this moment of joy was short lived. The zip files (neither the ROM or the CWM) did not install. They both failed due to some signature verification error and the install aborted. If you make progress, please share with me on this site as to how you accomplished it. If I figure it out I'll share it here for others in a similar situation.
Good luck.
PS: I also wanted to point out that the Recovery Menu that "Manuxo" has in the original posting is not the same as mine. It has only the following recovery menu items (I'm not a 100% sure, but I think that is what the CWM gets you) ...
- reboot system now
- apply update from sdcard
- apply update from cache
- wipe data/factory reset
- wipe cache partition
- backup user data
- restore user data
Cheers!
Done ! \o/
sidgeekpurchases said:
Hello derfusme,
I wrote a lengthy reply to your post as soon as I saw your quandary but it got lost as I was logged out (or timed out).
I was (and still am) in the same boat a couple of days back and I'm glad you were able to figure out. I figured this out by accident and it was the only aha moment from the time I got this phone.
I definitely don't want to discourage you but I want to share with you that this moment of joy was short lived. The zip files (neither the ROM or the CWM) did not install. They both failed due to some signature verification error and the install aborted. If you make progress, please share with me on this site as to how you accomplished it. If I figure it out I'll share it here for others in a similar situation.
Good luck.
PS: I also wanted to point out that the Recovery Menu that "Manuxo" has in the original posting is not the same as mine. It has only the following recovery menu items (I'm not a 100% sure, but I think that is what the CWM gets you) ...
- reboot system now
- apply update from sdcard
- apply update from cache
- wipe data/factory reset
- wipe cache partition
- backup user data
- restore user data
Cheers!
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Hi sidgeekpurchases,
Good news ! I finally managed to solve this. The phone was in fact not rooted at all ! I followed some steps on a youtube channel, search for the user named mayiandjay, watch the " How to root the Goophone i5! One click root! " (there are other usefull videos). Once it was fully rooted, i managed to install a new ROM i found in here (Goophone i5 ROM V1.0). Some bugs are fixed (but i still have the " slide to unclock " bug )
About the CMW, i did not used the one mayiandjay show in his video, because it's all in chinese, I used the CMW from ColonelZap (on the same thread of the ROM V1.0) using the way he (mayiandjay) mentioned (with m44toolbox) and it's working.
The only thing that's not working is the gps, can't get any signal ! Haven't found someone talking about that. Maybe it will be fixed later ?
Well, hope it helps ! Let me know if you have some issues, i'll be glad to help (but with the video on youtube you should be fine)
Cheers.
anexonel13 said:
Hi, the recovery.img does not seem to work for me, any help?
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You may want to try out my English cwm recovery from my blog.
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derfusme said:
Hi sidgeekpurchases,
Good news ! I finally managed to solve this. The phone was in fact not rooted at all ! I followed some steps on a youtube channel, search for the user named mayiandjay, watch the " How to root the Goophone i5! One click root! " (there are other usefull videos). Once it was fully rooted, i managed to install a new ROM i found in here (Goophone i5 ROM V1.0). Some bugs are fixed (but i still have the " slide to unclock " bug )
About the CMW, i did not used the one mayiandjay show in his video, because it's all in chinese, I used the CMW from ColonelZap (on the same thread of the ROM V1.0) using the way he (mayiandjay) mentioned (with m44toolbox) and it's working.
The only thing that's not working is the gps, can't get any signal ! Haven't found someone talking about that. Maybe it will be fixed later ?
Well, hope it helps ! Let me know if you have some issues, i'll be glad to help (but with the video on youtube you should be fine)
Cheers.
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The GPS sucks. I got at most one satellite. Google maps also cannot detect my location. Waiting for cm9 for this.
and the drama continues ...
derfusme said:
Hi sidgeekpurchases,
Good news ! I finally managed to solve this. The phone was in fact not rooted at all ! I followed some steps on a youtube channel, search for the user named mayiandjay, watch the " How to root the Goophone i5! One click root! " (there are other usefull videos). Once it was fully rooted, i managed to install a new ROM i found in here (Goophone i5 ROM V1.0). Some bugs are fixed (but i still have the " slide to unclock " bug )
About the CMW, i did not used the one mayiandjay show in his video, because it's all in chinese, I used the CMW from ColonelZap (on the same thread of the ROM V1.0) using the way he (mayiandjay) mentioned (with m44toolbox) and it's working.
The only thing that's not working is the gps, can't get any signal ! Haven't found someone talking about that. Maybe it will be fixed later ?
Well, hope it helps ! Let me know if you have some issues, i'll be glad to help (but with the video on youtube you should be fine)
Cheers.
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derfusme,
Thanks for the update and the helpful hints. I followed everything on Video by "MayiandJay" and my phone is definitely rooted. I even have SuperSU Pro v0.98 but I'm still having issues when I try to install the ROM from the recovery menu. I get a signature validation failure. What version of the recovery menu do you have? I think I have the stock version which does not have all the menu options that Manuxo and others have discussed here. I must have tried this a hundred different ways but in the end I come up with the same result. I even have the ROM Manager Premium installed as well.
Please send me a PM with the steps outlined if you don't mind. Thanks.
--S
Re: Goophone i5 Lite ROM v1.0
I used the one in the link above, works fine. I replaced the original one using m44toolbox (explained on the youtube channel's guy). I had the same signature error message when i tried ton install roms. keep going, you'll find the way
Sent from my iPhone5 using xda app-developers app
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GT35pro said:
You may want to try out my English cwm recovery from my blog.
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The GPS sucks. I got at most one satellite. Google maps also cannot detect my location. Waiting for cm9 for this.
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good to know. when does the rom will be available ? (if you can tell)
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Related
!!This is ONLY for Toshiba Folio 100!!!
This Mod is based on Tnt Stock image for Viewsonic G tablet and now working on our Folio 100.
V0.4 EDITION BREAKS QUADRANT SCORE OF 3000+ with fs optimization patch
You can also follow updates on Twitter now: Dexter Picard (DexterPicard) on Twitter or
me a Red bull, and you're sure i stay up working on this mod or you can visit my new homepage at Dexter's mods
Folio100 Wiki pages available here and here
Other non-FolioMod , but folio100 threads Kernel&Tweaks & General questions thread
Please use these for non-FolioMod questions, like screen,battery etc...
Installation Instructions:
ALWAYS HAVE CHARGER CONNECTED WHEN UPDATING A FIRMWARE
Download FolioTntMod v0.4
Extract contents to a folder and follow instructions below or Readme inside zip file.
copy the update.zip to a sdcard, and insert sdcard into folio.
Enter "Recovery menu" when folio is just turned on and press (POWER) once and (VOL up) next.
press (VOL up) Factory reset or system update.
press(VOL down) to continue to system update.
press (VOL up) to confirm system update.
during installation progress bar will show har far it is.
folio will reboot after installation.
if you need to wipe, repeat the steps above without sdcard inserted, and you get into recovery menu. Press "HOME" button to see menu and choose "factory reset".
Rollback to original stock rom:Download Folio stock image for full restore to stock rom
extract zip to a folder, and from here follow steps 1 - 9 above, to install the update.zip .
This image is for rollback purpose, if you do not want the mod edition, here is the way back to stock rom.
Remember to run a factory reset before or after this stock rom install..
Old releases
Mirror 1 - FolioMod v0.3a Nvidia based
Mirror 1 - FolioMod v0.2a Nvidia based
Patches
IMPORTANT PATCH 02-01-2011 - Fixes serious fs optimization problem download here
This patch will automatically enable the fs optimization in v0.4 as well.
Rename zip file to update.zip and install using recovery menu.
Known issues (also reported by users)
- Wifi seems to work in inverse on v0.4, you need to force "always enabled" in avanced settings, to have it turn off when not used
- all - Cannot use "clear data" in "manage application".
- Vending(Market app) has wrong icons (stars looks wrong)
CHANGELOG
v0.4a
Fixes serious problem with fs optimization , if a crash occur.
Fixes wrong sensor library used.
v0.4
Wifi adhoc/regular mode possible with FolioWidget (installed seperately)
Games orientation fix by weeds2000 (tested with Asphalt5,3d tilt as example)
Nvidia performance pack v2 (originally built by rothnic/xda-forum)
(Quadrant 3D performance increase is +400 compared to previous runs)
filesystem optimization addon solution
* put "update-enablefsoptimize.zip" on sdcard, rename to "update.zip"
and run through recovery as normally with update.zip to enable optimization.
DO NOT EXTRACT "update-enablefsoptimize.zip"!! JUST RENAME IT.
(Quadrant I/O performance is adding another 700+ points to score)
Custom kernel included for CIFS support
v0.3a
Audio missing with tnt drivers, so its using folio drivers now.
v0.3
Based of latest TNT release 1.1-3338
Added Gapps support
Added Superuser apk
Removed a few unneeded apks (OTA update for TNT only)
Paid Apps can be downloaded in this version!.
Fixed framework to utilize our external sdcard + usb stick.
Thanks to all those which have donated. Its truly appreciated to see people actually like this and would pay a little to get the improvements in place!!
Thanks!
Thanks to all who reported on beta-testing of this latest release..
WARNING: Use this image at your own risk and i take no responsibility if
you brick your tablet.. Image has been tested on a Toshiba Folio 100 and works fine if guidelines are followed.
FIRST!!!
Thanks Dexter!!!
downloading now...
Thanks
downloading..............................
My Folio should come in few days and I have questin, which room should I choose? This one or 1.2?
Best regards M-XXXX
Hi Dexter,
Do we need Wipe Before Installation ?
shpitz said:
Hi Dexter,
Do we need Wipe Before Installation ?
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yes..
and sorry..
download has been pulled...
framework does not seems to work with new Vending.apk app..
i tested it fine with old vending apk, and at last moment installed new Vending apk and now it crashes.
Cool, wait until you upload a revised version.
Hi Dexter,
Do yu think it's possible to use TitaniumBackup Backup(Program and system) from 1.2 to réinstall program and system on these 0.3?
Thanks
Stéph.
Ive installed the "crashing" version...
now I wait for the new release...
but...
it's possible to have some some more languages (i.e. Italian )
Ive force close with contact app...maybe a new market related issue...
I cant set my own wallpaper...ther is a way to do that please?
btw great rom! maybe better than foliomod! I really like the new interface!
ps. no screen lock. Ihave to set it somewhere?
davidebeatrice said:
it's possible to have some some more languages (i.e. Italian )
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did you try "morelocale2" as i suggested in readme?
davidebeatrice said:
I cant set my own wallpaper...ther is a way to do that please?
ps. no screen lock. Ihave to set it somewhere?
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don't know.. normally you can "lock screen" in settings.
HCPASS said:
Hi Dexter,
Do yu think it's possible to use TitaniumBackup Backup(Program and system) from 1.2 to réinstall program and system on these 0.3?
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apps yes, but generic settings for the specific edition no..
as this has other framework + different launcher, some settings differ.
but try and find out, you probably find some apps crashing, but then try uninstalling and reinstall.. never tried it.
Dexter_nlb said:
did you try "morelocale2" as i suggested in readme?
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oops...didn't readed
Dexter_nlb said:
don't know.. normally you can "lock screen" in settings.
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i cant find screen lock option in settings...
wallpaper issue?
thx!
First experience (except for my small marketapp problem)
is , that it download/install faster... and lagging seems less here?
Of course post experience compared to my Toshiba edition, so we know if its worth using or just maybe, the fact that our Toshiba edition is actually is quite good..
Seriously I love it, it's running perfectly great:
-notification bar and setting are just awesome..
-wifi working great for me
-memory usage is good
-battery and standby I'll check tomorrow after night testing
-SDCard works great even with toshiba file manager (used titanium backup to install back my apps)
-new home also great but less responsive
-launcherpro or adw.launcher both works great but "setting" doesn't work since it's using new setting app
-Browser and mail client looks great
Still some bugs:
-No 360° rotation - Sorry 360° works great but doesn't work with home default launcher
-Only english (us & uk), more local 2 don't change a lot
-Taskmanager doesn't work
well this is my feedback after few minutes testing
again Dexter a great work, thanks
PS/ Happy Holidays for all
Dexter_nlb said:
download/install faster... and lagging seems less here?
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I confirm...
bigbbl said:
mail client looks great
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I love it!!!
bigbbl said:
-Only english (us & uk), more local 2 don't change a lot
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you must be doing something wrong, i got like 15 languages selectable, and even more, when i type my national code as explained in readme.txt .
so check again.. many lang's works fine on this one, just using morelocale2
Hi all,
thanks for this new mod Dexter, but I've some questions :
- With morelocale2, I've change the langage to french, but I've always a QWERTY keyboard, any idea ?
- The mail app don't sync my email with hotmail in exchange, do you know why ?
I like this mod, you're doing a very good work, all my respect
Cheers
hi dexter,
Did You upload the updated version without the crash?
shpitz said:
hi dexter,
Did You upload the updated version without the crash?
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yes it just finished now.. and its verified!!!
Hello everybody !! SeaSkyWays is here ... So I am a developer at starter level , already mastered cooking roms and these mainstream stuff but I am still looking to kernels , if I can find a teacher Lets cut through to the ROM !
LeziOSky HD ver1.5
A ROM based on Android 2.3.7 , Tweaked , Highly Tweaked by Me ... It is Originally made by a Chinese developers team , the Rom is Originally called Lezo OS , but I took the Rom , Highly tweaked it , and changed a bit in the Naming Enjoy !
ABOUT
A depth of customization based on the Android 2.3.7 system mobile phone operating system.
The new UI system, optimize the custom UI specification, so the system more attractive, more convenient operation.
Re-design and optimization of the core application, more in line with Chinese habits. Including the lock screen, screen, phone, SMS, contacts, file manager, camera, player, calendar, alarm clock and so on.
Grand entertainment boutique depth of integration, including the cloud in the Bookstore, and the wheat library Notepad.
More convenient synchronization backup function, support contacts, SMS, telephone, set the center of browser sync backup application software.
Credits
Lezo OS developers team - for their Great base Rom and UI !
Seaskyways - for generously tweaking the ROM !
!!! Features And Screenshots !!!
A unique main screen application:
Press and hold the space provided, enter the 3D desktop navigation.
Narrow gestures, into the on-screen editing page.
Long by application into the desktop convenience.
In all applications, you can drag into the desktop application or widget, or placed in the top of the delete box to delete.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
A fast and convenient phone features:
Intuitive call records browsing.
Convenient dial-up interface.
Simple call interface.
Simple SMS application: an
intuitive, simple SMS browsing.
To facilitate a common phrase.
The powerful address book features:
Convenient search function.
Quick access to dial-up.
Group feature.
Powerful synchronization backup feature:
support for contacts, text messages, phone, sync backup application software.
More convenient set of centers:
system settings, application management, appearance settings, user privacy, so set a more quick and easy.
Content-rich applications center:
popular applications, installed the necessary grand boutique, rich content no matter how you choose.
Powerful file manager:
Browse the SD card to browse, find the features that make document management more convenient.
Easy to use and convenient status bar: news management, switch, so that more powerful to use the status bar operation.
Grand content services:
Cloud Bookstore, wheat library Notepad, grand network disk, power-saving Wizard, so that richer mobile content.
Powerful system:
The calendar, camera, radios, tape recorders, music, clock, weather, photo gallery, download management, video, search, e-mail, browser, etc., so that the phone system more powerful.
***** Tweaks *****
- JPG Quality Boosted to 100%
- Full UI GPU Rendering !!
- Decreased wait after pressing the Call button !
- High Scrolling responsivity !
- High Battery Life !
- High Battery Savings !!
- Better 3G !
- Increased Photo and Video Capturing Quality !
- Faster Internet and Browsing !
- Disabled Blackscreen after a call
- Fixed some applications Force Close and lags !
- Faster Video and Music Streaming !!
- Sdcard insert notification sound !
Download In other stuff in the second post
Please Press the THANKS BUTTON !!
***Download***
WARNING , ROM WILL NOT BOOT SINCE IT IS UNDER MAINTANANCE , PLEASE IF YOU WANT TO HELP THEN FLASH THE ROM THEN THE FIX ATTACHED IN THIS POST , THEN REPLY WITH YOUR STATUS , HERE IS THE LINK!!!
I may have fixed the Issue , please see my attached fix down , I am waiting for a tester !
Instructions
Instructions
NOTE : any hboot that supports CM7 will support this ROM
First , you'll need to go through the S-OFF process (Radio S-OFF recommended)
Second , Please Press the Thanks Button and continue , it won't take seconds !
Third , Root your phone anyway you want ( See Visionary+)
Fourth , Grab CWM recovery ( or any other recovery )
Fifth , Download and Copy the zip file (Up in the Download section)
Sixth , Reboot to recovery
Seventh , Make a backup ( Backup and Restore > Backup )
Eighth , Install Zip
Ninth , Reboot !
Tenth , if Something goes wrong try to redo what you have done + this time Wipe data , cache , dalvik cache ...
Eleventh , Boot into ROM , but before you Enjoy , go to 12
Twelvth , Go to settings , somewhere the languages is located , in there change the language to English and Reboot !!
Thirteenth , now , you can ENJOY !!
- Missed to tell that it has Full Arabic Support !
Also this one reserved !
Also this one !
Nice! Looks great. I love how the Chinese keep churning these ROMs out.
I didn't see in the OP that you had converted the language from Chinese to anything else? Has there been language adjustments?
It supports English and Chinese , from settings you can get it !
And thanks @L0cke
Great Look
Downloading ROM now....looks juicy
YES man！
Good Job！
Lezo also release a GREAT PHONE named Bambook！It only cost 200$ with 8GB rom and 230$ with 16GB!
CortexA9 Dual CPU，1GB ram，8GB / 16GB rom ，4.3inch qhd IPS display，1930mAh battery，8.0M & 1.3M camera，Android 2.3
Please refer to this link for more info http://bb.sdo.com/ploy/Phone/index.html
Can you add Multilingual option?
JoKeR_FaCe said:
Can you add Multilingual option?
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I need to learn how , i couldn't find a tutorial or anything could you teach me ??
So far stuck at boot splash with a full wipe (minus SD card of course). Will reflash and try again
Edit: This sucks. Did another full wipe and this time I even mounted system and data to no avail. ROM will not boot. Using 4ext recovery
Phoenix-Lead said:
So far stuck at boot splash with a full wipe (minus SD card of course). Will reflash and try again
Edit: This sucks. Did another full wipe and this time I even mounted system and data to no avail. ROM will not boot. Using 4ext recovery
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How long did you leave it? Some boots can take 10 minutes. I personally haven't tested this myself so can't comment, but maybe someone else has had better luck...
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L0cke said:
How long did you leave it? Some boots can take 10 minutes. I personally haven't tested this myself so can't comment, but maybe someone else has had better luck...
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5 minutes. In my years of flashing and developing very popular ROMS on the Samsung Captivate I have never had it get stuck this long
Phoenix-Lead said:
So far stuck at boot splash with a full wipe (minus SD card of course). Will reflash and try again
Edit: This sucks. Did another full wipe and this time I even mounted system and data to no avail. ROM will not boot. Using 4ext recovery
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Same here. Stuck at the HTC logo, even at the 2nd flash.
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Phoenix-Lead said:
So far stuck at boot splash with a full wipe (minus SD card of course). Will reflash and try again
Edit: This sucks. Did another full wipe and this time I even mounted system and data to no avail. ROM will not boot. Using 4ext recovery
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How long did you leave it? Some boots can take 10 minutes. I personally haven't tested this myself so can't comment, but maybe someone else has had better luck...
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5 minutes. In my years of flashing and developing very popular ROMS on the Samsung Captivate I have never had it get stuck this long
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prgopala said:
Same here. Stuck at the HTC logo, even at the 2nd flash.
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Waited for 10 mins but it did not boot. Quite sure its a problem with the ROM.
prgopala said:
Same here. Stuck at the HTC logo, even at the 2nd flash.
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Waited for 10 mins but it did not boot. Quite sure its a problem with the ROM.
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It is without a doubt. I am sure they will straighten it out
Okay , I will remove the Download link until I fix this ... Actually the team designed this to be for the Desire HD , so guys , what do you think the problem is ? sorry but I don't have the handset , so this wasn't tried :/
Edit !!! Guys , Please Check the Build.prop , I guess the problem is from there !!
Nice to see a new rom and a new developer welcome
Sent from my DHD.
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Okay , I will remove the Download link until I fix this ... Actually the team designed this to be for the Desire HD , so guys , what do you think the problem is ? sorry but I don't have the handset , so this wasn't tried :/
Edit !!! Guys , Please Check the Build.prop , I guess the problem is from there !!
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Man, are you crazy!!!... you did not even test the rom and you posted it. Your op was so promising, i thought everything is working spick n span as if it was freshly tested. Can't believe this, and you are asking us to check the build.prop. Lolz
I told in the OP that I am not a super dev and also I told that I don't have the handset -__- so how on Earth should I test it ?! or , wait , I may have found the problem !
So here we go I can say finally I managed to produce firs custom rom for our beloved HTC One S C2 (I called it this way cause that is how on gsmarena.net is presented). If we ever get a sub forum this is how I suggest it is called. It is not very special rom, but it is a start. cause I don't like bloatware on my phone, I've tried to remove as many unnecessary stuff as I could remember, and I could miss.
Since this is my very first rom I've build with kitchen (for public use at least), don't be to harsh on me. I will try to improve it, and remove even more sens components, cause I just prefer stock experience.
You will need android sdk on you computer (you may know it as adb shell)
REQUIREMENTS
Unlocked Bootloader and Root access
TWRP Recovery
INSTALLATION
1. Download the ROM, extract only boot.img where you have android-sdk installed installed in folder platform-tools
2. Make a backup of your apps with Titanium backup or other similar app (so that you can restore them after flashing my rom)
3. Boot into Recovery (with GooManager, or restart phone and hold volume down, when in fastboot choose recovery with volume down and press power button)
4. Make a BACKUP in recovery!
5. WIPE! Do a factory reset and System wipe
6. "install zip from sdcard"
7. "choose zip from sdcard"
8. Flash the ROM
9. Go back to the main menu of recovery, choos reboot, and then reboot to bootloader.
10. Flash kernel with Command prompt (go into direcotry where you have extracted boot.img) and run:
(step by step guide)
Short version:
Code:
fastboot flash boot boot.img
fastboot erase cache
fastboot reboot
11. Wait until android boots up, it will take a few mintues (5-10), because it is deodexed, but only first boot takes longer after that it is normal.
What is working:
Since this is sense based rom all the functionality should work (calling, texting, mobile data, GPS, wifi, bluetooth, camera, etc)
POSSIBLE PROBLEMS:
- There might be some reports of some services stop executing, this is nothing to worry about, it would just be something that I have removed cause it is only sens based and drains battery, but it should impact with phone experience.
- Due to all HTC widgets removal, not all the lockscreen options are functional (like people).
FUTURE:
I hope I'll have time and the will to make this rom to look and feel almost as an AOSP based (that is with statusbar, lockscreen, dialer, settings, etc). But I am still learning so don't expect to much. If there is themer among you or modder, I would really apperaciate some help with this stuff. Together we can make this something ! I would also need some mirror if this rom will become popular.
WARRINING:
This rom is for HTC One S with S3 processor only!!!
Flashing any kind of custom rom voids your warranty, and it could brick your phone. I am not responsible if this happens to you. So you flash this software completely at your own risk!
That being said here is the download link.
BackToBasics_v1
BackToBasics_v2:
(you have to downloade both rar files in sam folder and then extract from .part1, it will extract flashable .zip)
PART 1
PART 2
BackToBasics_V3
If you are coming from lower version of this rom, just make backup, wipe cache, flash rom and you are good to go. No need to factory reset (data wipe) or system wipe in this case
THANKS TO:
- dsixda for his amazing rom kitchen
- torxx for his update-binary and updater-script
- Chainfire for SuperSU
- PaulOBrien for his superboot, which provide us root
- Tesla Coil software for Nova Launcher
- Estrogen Inc. for File explorer
- everyone else that makes this community so good!
If I forgot somebody important please forgive me and let me know, I will immediately add him or her.
[ROM][S3] BackToBasics_v2 (based on RUU_VILLEC2_U_ICS_40_HTC_Europe_1.11.401.110)
About rom:
v3:
- HTC Lockscreen widgets enabled (People, Weather, FriendStream, etc)
- HTC Locksreen shortcuts re-enabled with application Lockscreen Shortcut (thanks to itandy)
- Added missing Gallery
- Updated SuperSU an Su binary
- Updated ES File Manager
- Added GooManager for easy rom flashing and backing up
v2:
- root access now works
- WIFI problem solved
- Camera problem solved
- added Busybox free application
- removed boot sound (it really annoys me)
v1:
- Based on RUU_VILLEC2_U_ICS_40_HTC_Europe_1.11.401.110
- All originally included languages are in there
- Deodexed
- Zipaligned
- Rooted with SuperSU
- Added busybox run parts
- Removed Rosie launcher and replaced with Nova Launcher (free version)
- Included ES File Explorer
- Insecure boot.img (stock kernel) -> adb shell root enabled
- A lot of build.prop tweaks
- Added /data/app/ functionality
- /etc/init.d script support
- custom bootanimation support (but for now I've kept original boot animation)
- 95 removed apps (all sens widgets and other stuff)!
Congratulations for the first S3 rom :]
EDIT: I noticed that you didn't claim two posts. So if you need to expand the content to this post just send me a PM and I will add it to this post erasing my content.
thx!!!
downloading
haha that's very good
hohoho
very nice to see an s3 rom get here!
Qzem, you should include some screenshot in first post.
oww .. what i should say ??? CONGRATZ TO OUR S3 DEVICE !! :laugh:
Thanks for the share.. works great.
I having a super hard time connecting my wifi ... stuck at obtaining IP address all the time !!
Down not working from dropbox
Sent from my HTC One S using xda premium
Alright , I found a solution for wifi obtaining IP address problem .
This is just a temp way to do it .
go to ur specific wifi , long press it . Click show show advance option . and choose static IP . Key in the data .
It connect successful . qzem , try to find what is the problem for cant obtaining ip automatically . It would be quite suffer when wanna use public wifi
waint for a link to download
Problem at my devices :
1) Can't save picture after took picture using camera app .
2) superusers got problem , can't get permission for the apps .
3 ) wifi cant get ip address automatically . ( have to manual set up static ip )
I will get to debugging and trying to fixing problems on monday,cause I am on camping for weekend with my buddies .
Sent from my HTC One S using xda app-developers app
Any chance its possible to remove the 3 button menu and remap menu to long hold home?
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onlinechi said:
Any chance its possible to remove the 3 button menu and remap menu to long hold home?
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Is this mode available for One S? This would be first thing I would like to change for sure :good:
There is some info HERE
Try this WIFI fix and report if it works. I am gonna test soon. And if it does I will include it in next version.
banesi said:
Is this mode available for One S? This would be first thing I would like to change for sure :good:
There is some info HERE
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I can include this, but I will read a little more, to see if it is worth it.
EDIT: Good news I've solved WIFI and root problems. Will upload new build tommorow, cause I most probably I won't have enaught time today.
New version is up!
I suggest you to change thread caption to v2, and to move up changelog for v2.
Huawei Honor 2 U9508
models:
U9508/Ascend G615 - 1Gb RAM
U9508B - 2Gb RAM
specs:
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ROMS & Official Updates (EMUI):
Official updates:
The official updates ordered by BXXX
4.0.4 Updates:
B026 (Older versions: B018,B019,B024,B025) - those version come with the device pre-installed. It’s don’t reccomend to install them. Those version are 4.0.4 Android and they are not include Google Apps.
B107 - This is the official Huawei’s international version. It’s an Android 4.0.4 version Stock (original Google Vanilla UI) which is come with Gapps. Multilanguage version. This version is considered as “Battery Saver” by most of the users in XDA. This version also got the biggest Antutu Benchmark score (15,000-15,500) which achieved in the device.
4.1.2 Updates (Emotion UI):
All of the 4.1.2 updates have the “Emotion UI” interface (more info about EMUI here).
There is only English and Chinese in Emotion UI (Menus).
Right now there is 2 version of Emui - “Emotion UI 1.5” and “Emotion UI 1.6” .
You can download it from here, use google translate.
EMUI 1.5 is the stable build. Emui 1.6 is the development build.
B544 (Older versions: B541,B542,B543) - This is EMUI 1.5 stable build. it have all the futures of Jellybean and the unique interface. Very stable. Don’t include Google Apps.
B624 (Older version: B605,B610,B615,B618,B624) - This is Emui 1.6 Development build. This version include a lot of chinese apps. Don’t include Google Apps.
ROMS:
Xiui 1.2 stable (Older version: 0.9 beta,1,1.1) - based on B624 (EMUI 1.6, Android 4.1.2). All the chinese apps have been deleted. A lot of tweaks. Multilanguage version. Rooted. Include Google Apps. The lanucher is “Smart Lanucher”.
Hiui 1.0 - Based on B624 (EMUI 1.6, Android 4.1.2). All the chinese apps have been deleted. A lot of tweaks. Multilanguage version. Rooted. Include Google Apps. The lanucher is EMUI launcher and it’s include “ME widget” & others...
Miui V4 - Come in 2 version - 3.2.1 Based on Android 4.0.3 - 3.2.2 Based on Android 4.1.2 - you can read about MIUI here. Not include Google Apps. Recommend for 2Gb version only
TouchWiz - Based on B026 (Android 4.0.4). Introducing the known samsung’s interface - “Touchwiz”. Not include Google Apps.
Other Download:
Kernel for Jellybean version *ONLY* - The updated kernel which in B624 version.
Recovery6.0.1.9_AscendHonor2.exe - this EXE file is required to replace the Recovery to the Chinese Recovery or back to the Original Recovery.
Google Apps for Jellybean *ONLY*
Google Apps for ICS *ONLY*
SuperSU - Root controller App. You need this app to have ROOT.
Guides:
How to install Official Updates -
Method number 1 - Required EMUI:
Donwload official update which come as a Zip file.
In the Zip file there is a folder called “dload”. Extract its to the root library of the SD card.
Open Settings app.
Go to “About Phone” and then choose “System updates”.
Choose “Update via SD card” and then “Confirm”.
The device will reboot into the “Update installer” and then he will install the update.
If the installation successed, the device will reboot into the new version, if not it will reboot into the version which you have right now.
Method number 2 - Required Original Recovery (can be custom ROM)
Donwload official update which come as a Zip file.
In the Zip file there is a folder called “dload”. Extract its to the root library of the SD card.
Turn off the phone.
Boot up the phone with POWER & Volume + & Volume -
The device will reboot into the “Update installer” and then he will install the update.
If the installation succeeded, the device will reboot into the new version, if not it will reboot into the version which you have right now.
How to Replace Recovery -
U9508 have 2 types of Recovery - The original for the official updates - the chinese for everything else.
Open setting app.
Disable Fastboot option. Go to “Developer options” and enable “USB debugging”.
Connect the device into the USB. Choose “USB storage device”.
Open “Recovery6.0.1.9_AscendHonor2.exe”.
Now you have 2 options - 1 for The chinese recovery, 2 for The original recovery.
Write the number that you have choosen and press Enter.
If all is OK, the program will do its job - Reboot into FASTBOOT MOD, Flash the selected recovery and then reboot the device.
your selected recovery have been installed.
How to install custom ROM -
You will need the Chinese Recovery to install custom ROM.
This guide work with MIUI,HIUI,XIUI,TouchWiz...
Put the ROM on the SD card
Go to recovery by Turning off the device and then booting up the phone with POWER & Volume +
First you need to wipe all your data, Select the 4th option and then the first option [Wipe Data/Factory reset]
Now when your phone is empty you can install new ROM, Select the 2nd option and then 4th option.
Now select the Zip file of the ROM.
Select the first option, Now the ROM will be installed.
Now choose the “GO BACK” option (The last one) and then choose the first option - Now your phone will reboot
If the installation succeeded, After few minutes your phone will boot up to the new ROM.
How to install Google Apps or SuperSU -
This guide is almost the same as installing ROM, you just don’t need to wipe your data
This guide is also for installing kernel.
Put Gapps/SuperSU on your SD card.
Go to recovery by Turning off the device and then booting up the phone with POWER & Volume +
Select the 2nd option and then 4th option.
Now select the Zip file of the Gapps/SuperSU.
Select the first option, Now Gapps/SuperSU will be installed.
Now choose the “GO BACK” option (The last one) and then choose the first option - Now your phone will reboot
If the installation succeeded, After a minute your phone will boot up with Gapps/SuperSU.
You can check it by search in your apps for Google Play or SuperSU app.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AhUNCXEc3xD4dHJEM21Yd201Z3dydjRwUFRsUUthWmc#gid=0
this F.A.Q made by Yoavst ALL CREDITS GOES TO HIM, THANKS FOR CONTRIBUTING.
Huawei Honor 2 U9508 1G
Hi
New to the board and I did something rash and bought a Huawei Honor 2 U9508 8G 1G ram direct from China. Its arrived and looks great and even the camera is a pleasant surprise )
I have some understanding of rooting having owned a HP Touchpad and a Ainol Fire/Flambe but I am no expert and can easily become lost in all the steps.
So my question is...
Can this phone be de-chinesed? I have managed to root it using a tool from BinAry (how cool is that tool!) now I would be happy just getting a UK Google Play installed until the community gets hacking.
Any help appreciated (Mod please move to a relevant thread if necessary)
Cheers
Steve
root
better root this phone by using "root with restore by Bin4Try", if you are on stock 4.0 (it doesn't work with 4.1.2 on this device)
to get gapps including play store fully working just download latest ics version, unpack it and copy files using root explorer. or download
this and assuming you already rooted (and having hisuite or huawei usb drivers installed) connect the phone to pc and run install.bat, look at the display and allow su root privileges when asked
most of the chinese stuff are under /data/cust/delapp, just delete it
Cheers
apnoia said:
better root this phone by using "root with restore by Bin4Try", if you are on stock 4.0 (it doesn't work with 4.1.2 on this device)
to get gapps including play store fully working just download latest ics version, unpack it and copy files using root explorer. or download
mediafire /?o6r3ytju53885roand assuming you already rooted (and having hisuite or huawei usb drivers installed) connect the phone to pc and run install.bat, look at the display and allow su root privileges when asked
most of the chinese stuff are under /data/cust/delapp, just delete it
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Great thank you, I hope it is that simple and wont brick the phone. This is the response from Huawei
Thank you for contacting Huawei device.
Sorry about because there has many different customizations in different countries’ carrier operators’ customized.
So you can’t upgrade your device which has bought in China to a oversea Android version.
And because of the law in China that all Huawei Smartphone which has sold in China all can’t support Google Play.
So your device which has bought in China also can’t support it.
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Would anyone else (perhaps mods) +1 this to boost my confidence in the attached files ....
Steve
sharries said:
Great thank you, I hope it is that simple and wont brick the phone. This is the response from Huawei Steve
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yes, they need to obey the law at least until they release this phone to international markets, however, technically they do support everything just fine, all languages and the rest, it's just disabled or removed, but you can update it to "to a oversea Android version" see attached screenshots
chances you brick the phone with root and putting gapps are very low, but the risk is still always there. however if you didn't alter the bootloader in most cases you can still restore this phone into a working state
sharries said:
Great thank you, I hope it is that simple and wont brick the phone. This is the response from Huawei
Would anyone else (perhaps mods) +1 this to boost my confidence in the attached files ....
Steve
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Worked a treat thank you :victory:
Thank you so much for the fix.
How did you get the languages? Mine has US English and Chinese only and I need UK
I am planning on buying the 2G 32GB for $405 and I see yours is 4.1.2 Are there any issue rooting that phone?
Steve
you probably can try morelocale2, but I prefer to do it natively, it works well for me on 4.1.2 emui beta and I suppose it will work on 4.0 as well
find this file /сust/channel/cn/xml/hw_defaults.xml look for white_languages string, delete those lines with Chinese and English only, and uncomment white_languages where all languages specified.
it should look like this
Code:
<string white_languages="zh_CN,en_GB,en_US,pt_PT,es_ES,fr_FR,de_DE,ru_RU,it_IT,zh_TW,zh_HK,es_US,pt_BR,ja_JP,sv_SE,nb_NO,da_DK,tr_TR,cs_CZ,sk_SK,hu_HU,pl_PL,el_GR,et_EE,lv_LV,lt_LT,sl_SI,fi_FI,mk_MK,bg_BG,hr_HR,ro_RO,ar_EG,sr_RS,vi_VN,in_ID,bs_BA,uk_UA,fa_IR,th_TH,ms_MY,nl_NL,ko_KR,en_AU"/>
the only drawback is that you need to make factory data reset (no need to clear sdcard though) in order to make the changes to take effect.
remember if you break the xml formatting it may break something in the phone settings, so you might need to restore the whole firmware
sharries said:
Thank you so much for the fix.
How did you get the languages? Mine has US English and Chinese only and I need UK
Steve
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Thanks again, I added one further question to the above post, you must have read it before I edited it...
I am planning on buying the 2G 32GB for $405 and I see yours is 4.1.2 Are there any issue rooting that phone, or better still how do you root the 4.1.2 if you cant use bin4ry?
Steve
Not sure about 32GB version, I've seen only 8GB ROM which can be extended with sdcard only, with 1GB or 2GB of RAM, which cost around $380 now or $30 more with express shipping.
As of root and 4.1.2 version, I've got that on some Chinese site, there's a dev there who making prerooted rom images for U9508 based on EMUI beta. But my phone came with stock 4.0.4 version installed by default. I've installed 4.1.2 myself and customized it a bit for my needs, including languages, gapps, etc.
sharries said:
Thanks again, I added one further question to the above post, you must have read it before I edited it...
I am planning on buying the 2G 32GB for $405 and I see yours is 4.1.2 Are there any issue rooting that phone, or better still how do you root the 4.1.2 if you cant use bin4ry?
Steve
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apnoia, does greek (Ελληνικά) language work? Also, where did you find 4.1 rom?
gerstavros said:
apnoia, does greek (Ελληνικά) language work? Also, where did you find 4.1 rom?
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Yes, it does have Greek in the menu, but I can't tell for sure if everything is translated well. Huawei customized 4.1 and added it's own launcher, and called all this EMUI. It's still in early beta and not publicly available though. I will make a guide on how to update to 4.1.2 but a little bit later.
If you've got this phone and want to enable your language in stock rom, try with "white_languages" method I've posted above.
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Yes, it does have Greek in the menu, but I can't tell for sure if everything is translated well. Huawei customized 4.1 and added it's own launcher, and called all this EMUI. It's still in early beta and not publicly available though. I will make a guide on how to update to 4.1.2 but a little bit later.
If you've got this phone and want to enable your language in stock rom, try with "white_languages" method I've posted above.
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If you set greek and it's not in english, then it's ok! Nice, i 've not bought yet but i ''ll order by christmas probably for a friend
My Experience with the U9508
I just bought this last week while I was in Beijing. The salesman sold that for 1900 RMB but after paying I found that it was a locked version and I had to pay additional 200 RMB for an export set. The normal China Mobile and other phone shops don't carry this model and can only be found in their geek pc/handphone commercial district. Even then the shops there don't carry physical stocks but must run upstairs to the export offices.
This phone has it's own Huawei Shop which is crap and the first thing is to root it with the Bin4Try method. Then comes the big problem when I tried sideloading the Google stuff. Everything installs but won't run. I found out that the root System/Apps folder is non-writable so all the stuff that I tried installing didn't make it there. In a separate thread I read about using the ES Root File Explorer and reset the file permission of that directory. Copy the needed files to the SD card first and then use ES to rewrite the folder permission and copy the files over. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hfam7mCOAAo)
Good to go! But only after much anguish since I did everything on my own without this guide. BTW, there's a very good app called APK Extractor from Play. This repacks installed apps on your old phone so you can email it off to your new phone to install when you don't have Play initially. I find that this is faster than loading from SD card.
It's not as smooth as my Nexus 7 but it's a really cheap and good quad-core phone. Yah the camera has a weird and unusual focal length. It's got a bright screen like Samsung too so that's a bonus.
apnoia I would really appreciate if you can put out your guide to 4.12 help.
gapps issue
Hi,
I've received my Huawei U9508 2G today \o/
I've got it from China, from an internet seller (merimobiles, to be precise). I didn't ask for it, but the first time I turned it on, it was already rooted. There was also a special installer for useful apps such as morelocale2, the google play store and google synchronization services.
I was very happy with it... until I've realized that some google apps just wont work. For example, Google+ tells me "Couldnt connect to server" when I open it, then I click OK and then it shows me the list of synchronized google accounts, I select mine and it goes again with "Couldnt connect to server" (I'm connected and can access other internet services...).
Mytracks asks to install "google play services" but when I do, I get an error: "incompatible with other application using the same shared user id". Google maps won't allow me to log in neither.
So I tried to reinstall the gapps using the method of the first post from apnoia, ... and nothing worked anymore, not even the play store... I figured this was because of the files rights. So after a busybox chown root:root *.apk, I have got the synchronization of gmail contacts, calendar and google drive working. But apart from that, I'm back to square one.
I also tried the script from apnoia with another image, namely gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip from goo.im but I think that's not better.
Now, there are some issues that I don't think I had seen before: right from the android's start, youtube, google talk and google partners services crash with no action from me.
Sometimes I have a notification: "permission required (for account [email protected])" but if I try to open it, it doesn't do anything. I've found another guy facing the same issue with the smartphone (www[dot]swedroid[dot]se/forum/showthread.php?p=1194895 -- I don't speak swedish neither, thats why I didn't reply ).
I'd really like to get the google apps working well. No one has got the issue here ?
Do you think that a factory reset would fix this ?
Thank you!
n1m4i, yes try full factory reset, should help with your issue. otherwise reflash firmware, root and install gapps
btw, I think not a lot of people have this phone outside of china yet
4.1.2
My U9580 2G will arrive in a few days from China.
I suppose i will also run into the same problems with the others users,as it concern
the Play store and Google apps.
I also would like to read the guide for the update to 4.1.2 multilingual rom.
Apnoia,can you please make the guide for us?
apnoia said:
n1m4i, yes try full factory reset, should help with your issue. otherwise reflash firmware, root and install gapps
btw, I think not a lot of people have this phone outside of china yet
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The factory reset did the trick! Thank you
At least google talk. I'll edit the post if there remains some issues yet.
Well, for those who want to try the factory reset like me... Be prepared to have to configure the phone while it's all in chinese :silly:
Just kidding, actually you can change the language to english pretty soon in the wizard.. but still, that's a bit confusing for the 2 first screens...
Have you tried my approach to copying the Google files right into the systems/apps directory? That solved my problems.
n1m4i said:
Hi,
I've received my Huawei U9508 2G today \o/
I've got it from China, from an internet seller (merimobiles, to be precise). I didn't ask for it, but the first time I turned it on, it was already rooted. There was also a special installer for useful apps such as morelocale2, the google play store and google synchronization services.
I was very happy with it... until I've realized that some google apps just wont work. For example, Google+ tells me "Couldnt connect to server" when I open it, then I click OK and then it shows me the list of synchronized google accounts, I select mine and it goes again with "Couldnt connect to server" (I'm connected and can access other internet services...).
Mytracks asks to install "google play services" but when I do, I get an error: "incompatible with other application using the same shared user id". Google maps won't allow me to log in neither.
So I tried to reinstall the gapps using the method of the first post from apnoia, ... and nothing worked anymore, not even the play store... I figured this was because of the files rights. So after a busybox chown root:root *.apk, I have got the synchronization of gmail contacts, calendar and google drive working. But apart from that, I'm back to square one.
I also tried the script from apnoia with another image, namely gapps-ics-20120429-signed.zip from goo.im but I think that's not better.
Now, there are some issues that I don't think I had seen before: right from the android's start, youtube, google talk and google partners services crash with no action from me.
Sometimes I have a notification: "permission required (for account [email protected])" but if I try to open it, it doesn't do anything. I've found another guy facing the same issue with the smartphone (www[dot]swedroid[dot]se/forum/showthread.php?p=1194895 -- I don't speak swedish neither, thats why I didn't reply ).
I'd really like to get the google apps working well. No one has got the issue here ?
Do you think that a factory reset would fix this ?
Thank you!
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---------- Post added at 05:26 AM ---------- Previous post was at 05:24 AM ----------
The Beijing phone stall guy was surprised that a foreigner goes into China just to buy a China made phone. He definitely is not a phone geek.
Mark Chia said:
Have you tried my approach to copying the Google files right into the systems/apps directory? That solved my problems.
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Yes, that was kinda the apnoia's solution. Finally that's what did the trick but I assume there were some conflicts with the seller's softwares that prevented it from working before the factory reset.
Conclusion: if you've commanded your phone from merimobiles, don't waste your time, flash the gapps right away and factory reset the thing before installing apps on the phone...
Hi everyone,
I've just created this thread to merge all the goophone i5 information in just one post. This way it will be easier to all goophone i5 users to post doubts answers and eventual software updates/ROMS.
I've both of goophones (Y5 and I5) and i'm happy with them.
But there are some problems with goophone i5 stock software.
Problems detected on the stock rom that need a fix
- Can't recieve or send MMS. FIXED
- 3G network and Data Connection don't work. FIXED - See Below
- Google apps can be installed. Google play won't download apps (Error 906 - com.google.process.gapps stoped). FIXED - See Below
- Not all language strings are translated. English is ok.FIXED
- Some of stock apps are in Chinese (Weather, Maps, App Store) FIXED - Just delete the APKS from system/app
- Some apps are there just there to fill the launcher. They don't have any utility (Passbook, Games Center, etc). But they are removable in system/apps/ FIXED
- Can't delete contacts. You just can add or import existent Vcard. If you press cancel the apk will give you an error and crash. FIXED - Settings -> Email, Contacts, Calendar -> Delete All Contacts
- When you delete call history the apk will give you an error and crash. But the history will be deleted. FIXED
- When you change the language, the apk will give you an error. But the language will be changed. FIXED
- Poor contact image quality during phone call. The image is loaded but have a awful quality. FIXED
- When you recieve a message it will be kept on the lock screen, but it only shows the number not the name of the person who sent it to you. FIX NEEDED
- Sometimes when you slide it to silence using the Mute Button the software will get crazy and will change the profile from mute to sound in a loop. FIXED on the last ROM
- Can't do video calls. There is no option to make it and when you recieve one, the phone won't let you answer it and it will crash the phonecall.FIXED
Useful information about Goophone I5 Lite
Android Version: 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich
Access to the Factory Hardware test
- Power off the phone
- Press Power Button + Volume up [+]
This phone comes rooted from factory so, if you want to have access to the clockworkmod:
- Power off the phone
- Press Power Button + Volume down [-]
The clockworkmod is in chinese but is easy to understand.
1- Reboot System now
2- Install zip from sd card
3 - Wipe data / Factory Reset
4 - Wipe Cache
Last - Advanced (To wipe battery stats and dalvik cache)
How to change boot logo to Apple logo
Go to the system/media and you'll find 4 zip files with name bootanimation.zip, shutdownanimation.zip, bootanimationIphone.zip and shutdownanimationIphone.zip
Just rename the original ones to bootanimationGP.zip and shutdownanimationGP.zip and delete the word Iphone from the others.
Easy way: Make a phonecall to the number *#0066# and boot will be changed from goophone logo to apple logo
How to install google apps
Download and Unzip the file
Copy all the files from the folder to system/app/. Change the permissions following the next image:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
You need to change the permission of every copied file.
Reboot the phone.
After the reboot you will be able to download apps from the Google Play
In the other file that is attached (goophonei5-apps.zip) to this post are some of apps that you might need.
The apps are:
- iWeather - Translated weather apk
- Aptdoide - For the ones who want to install apk's and can't use Playstore
- Rebooter - A nice program to reboot your phone (The same goophone Y5 has)
How to get 3G network working!
- Download APN Manager Pro and Titanium Backup Pro (must be these)
- Set the apn manager pro as system app with titanium backup
- Open APN Manager Pro and insert you APN settings
- And that's it!
HOW TO FIX CARRIER SIGNAL ISSUE
- Find an oldphone at home,it does not matter the brand or model.
- Write down it IMEI.
- Replace your goophone imei with the old phone imei with mobile uncle tools.
- Reboot the phone
HOW TO FIX BLACK SCREEN ISSUE and increase Battery life
Open the build.prop file located inside system folder, scroll to the bottom and add this lines
Code:
#MANUXOSETTINGS
wifi.supplicant_scan_interval=180
pm.sleep_mode=1
ro.ril.disable.power.collapse=0
ro.lge.proximity.delay=25
mot.proximity.delay=25
Download Area
i hope this information helped you out!
Any donation will be well recieved even 50 cents. This way you will be helping me to continue to work on this phone.
Notice that to help you out i also have costs. being the main one the electricity.
This month bill: 100 dolars. :x
Regards!
Goophone I5 with H2000+ Rom
Hi,
wow sounds great but I killed my pre-installed rom because of wrong SU-rooting...
I'm looking for a complete new rom which is fully Google-ready (GApps, Market,...).
Until now I have the rom from the H2000+ installed but there are problems with the WIFI & Bluetooth connection.
(more I didn't test for now)
So when I try to start one of them activating, the connection will try to do something... but the only thing what happens is that the LED-Flash starts to blink...
-> That means.... sh... I can't do anything...
I also tried to flash the H9300+ rom but nothing happens during boot -> also back for now to H2000+ waiting for a new Rom for I5.
Or has anybody an idea, which Phone has near the same components and an Android-Rom exists?
Thank's for the info's!
Greetings, Svehan
Check your private messages
Svehan said:
Hi,
wow sounds great but I killed my pre-installed rom because of wrong SU-rooting...
I'm looking for a complete new rom which is fully Google-ready (GApps, Market,...).
Until now I have the rom from the H2000+ installed but there are problems with the WIFI & Bluetooth connection.
(more I didn't test for now)
So when I try to start one of them activating, the connection will try to do something... but the only thing what happens is that the LED-Flash starts to blink...
-> That means.... sh... I can't do anything...
I also tried to flash the H9300+ rom but nothing happens during boot -> also back for now to H2000+ waiting for a new Rom for I5.
Or has anybody an idea, which Phone has near the same components and an Android-Rom exists?
Thank's for the info's!
Greetings, Svehan
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Hi,
I also found this thread... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=37290751&postcount=36
Looks very good and I'll give it a try
Nice
Svehan said:
Hi,
I also found this thread... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=37290751&postcount=36
Looks very good and I'll give it a try
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Have a try and then tell us the result.
Regards
Root I5
Manuxo said:
Hi everyone,
I've just created this thread to merge all the goophone i5 information in just one post. This way it will be easier to all goophones i5 users to post doubts answeres and eventual software updates and ROMS.
I've both of goophones (Y5 and I5) and i'm happy with them.
But there are some problems with goophone i5 stock software.
Problems detected on the stock rom that need a fix
- Can't recieve or send MMS.
- 3G network don't work.
- Google apps can be installed. Google play won't download apps (Error 906 - com.google.process.gapps stoped). The rest is ok.
- Not all language strings are translated. English is ok.
- Some of stock apps are in Chinese (Weather, Maps, etc)
- Some apps are there just there to fill the launcher. They don't have any utility (Passbook, Games Center, etc). But they are removable in system/apps/
- Can't delete contacts. You just can add or import existent Vcard. If you press cancel the apk will give you an error and crash.
- When you delete call history the apk will give you an error and close. But the history will be deleted.
- When you change the language, the apk will give you an error. But the language will be changed.
- Poor contact image quality during phone call. The image is loaded but have a awful quality.
- When you recieve a message it will be kept on the lock screen, but it only shows the number not the name of the person who sent it to you.
- Sometimes when you slide it to silence using the Mute Button the software will get crazy and will change the profile from mute to sound in a loop.
- Can't do video calls. There is no option to make it and when you recieve one, the phone won't let you answer it and it will crash the phonecall.
Useful information to all goohpone users
Access to the Factory Hardware test
- Power off the phone
- Press Power Button + Volume up [+]
This phone comes rooted from factory so, if you want to have access to the clockworkmod:
- Power off the phone
- Press Power Button + Volume down [-]
The clockworkmod is in chinese but is easy to understand.
1- Reboot System now
2- Install zip from sd card
3 - Wipe data / Factory Reset
4 - Wipe Cache
Last - Advanced (To wipe battery stats and dalvik cache)
How to change boot logo to Apple logo
Go to the system/media and you'll find 4 zip files with name bootanimation.zip, shutdownanimation.zip, bootanimationIphone.zip and shutdownanimationIphone.zip
Just rename the original ones to bootanimationGP.zip and shutdownanimationGP.zip and delete the word Iphone from the others.
How to install google apps
Unzip the file Gapps-goophonei5.zip attached to this post.
Copy all the files from the folder to system/app/. Then reboot the phone.
The play store will not work. Probably it will open and you should be able to search for applications. But when you press install, the playstore will crash and will give you an error (com.google.process.gapps stoped) Unable to download the requested file - Error 906.
In the other file that is attached (goophonei5-apps.zip) to this post are some of apps that you might need.
The apps are:
- Youtube with Apple iOS logo
- iWeather - Translated weather apk
- Aptdoide - For the ones who want to install apk's and can't use Playstore
- Rebooter - A nice program to reboot your phone (The same goophone Y5 has)
i hope this information helped you out!
Regards!
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Hi: did you root the I5?
Who did you can?
What tools are you used?
Thanks.
Fernando Nuñez.
fernandonnz said:
Hi: did you root the I5?
Who did you can?
What tools are you used?
Thanks.
Fernando Nuñez.
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What exact dimension does the i5 have? Is it 1:1 like the iphone 5? I'm considering buying a goophone but there is also an alternative called zophone which claims to be an exact iphone copy dimension wise.
Regarding 3G: the phone supports wcdma 850/2100, maybe your carrier isn't compatible?
realadry said:
What exact dimension does the i5 have? Is it 1:1 like the iphone 5? I'm considering buying a goophone but there is also an alternative called zophone which claims to be an exact iphone copy dimension wise.
Regarding 3G: the phone supports wcdma 850/2100, maybe your carrier isn't compatible?
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Hi!
The goophone is exactly the same size that iphone 5, the color is exactly the same.
the zophone if i were you, i didn't buy it. It has a lot of problems. Some websites are considering about take it out of selling.
Be sure that you buy a goophone. Goophone I5 has more support. And it's better. It has problems on the software, but i hope that they develop a new rom soon in order to fix some bugs of it.
For the previous version (Goophone Y5) there are some ROMS that improved the phone performance. So i think that on this one there will be much more considering the hardware
Can you upload the entire backup of the rom .zip of the goophone i5?
Thanks in advance.
(sorry for my English)
Stock rom
tancrazio said:
Can you upload the entire backup of the rom .zip of the goophone i5?
Thanks in advance.
(sorry for my English)
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You don't need that! just go to your external card and you will se a file named with goophone-i5-0107-f-001.zip.
That is the stock rom for you goophone i5.
Thanks
Manuxo said:
You don't need that! just go to your external card and you will se a file named with goophone-i5-0107-f-001.zip.
That is the stock rom for you goophone i5.
Thanks
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Thank you for the answer, but unfortunately I lost all the contents of my sd card....
goophone i5 stock rom
tancrazio said:
Thank you for the answer, but unfortunately I lost all the contents of my sd card....
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Did you format it?
How are you going to put it on the phone again?
Do you still have access to the software?
I'm going to upload the stock rom, and attached on the first topic so you can download.
In a few hours it will be there!
Regards
Manuxo said:
Did you format it?
How are you going to put it on the phone again?
Do you still have access to the software?
I'm going to upload the stock rom, and attached on the first topic so you can download.
In a few hours it will be there!
Regards
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Yes I have format my SD CARD:crying:.
I haven't access to the software. I can only enter on recovery mod or rebooting the phone, but after the swipe on the main screen, the phone is empty, without icon, only black screen.
Thank you very much!:good:
tancrazio said:
Yes I have format my SD CARD:crying:.
I haven't access to the software. I can only enter on recovery mod or rebooting the phone, but after the swipe on the main screen, the phone is empty, without icon, only black screen.
Thank you very much!:good:
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All you need to do is to Wipe Data / Factory Reset and the stock software willl be replaced by your current rom.
Don't forget to wipe cache and dalvik cache after or before the data wipe.
Regards
Rom
Manuxo said:
All you need to do is to Wipe Data / Factory Reset and the stock software willl be replaced by your current rom.
Don't forget to wipe cache and dalvik cache after or before the data wipe.
Regards
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Hi I'm back again...
Thank's all for the Help!
So I tried and tried and tried and at least I installed the Rom from the video at my second post of this thread.
I didn't really know where I could find the Rom (from the video and the orig one) because I had the same problem as tancrazio.
But when you watch the video and pause it when the guy selects the rom - just use google and search and you will find the Rom on some chinese sides.
(Orig: goophone-i5-0107-f-001.zip, Video: goophonei5-0123-f.zip).
Now... all is fine exept Calendar... This one crashes every time, when the system tries to sync it whith the Google-Account.
Maybe I'll deactivate the Loader and use Apex - the Def is sooooooo slow and Apex is much faster and you also have more settings for the Home-Screen.
(have a llok also onto this fine video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WC_LgprgsE - Thanks to colonelzap)
...... that's all for now from my side...
Looking for getting Calendar to work and a better Home-Screen....
Cu, Svehan
I was so ready to pull the trigger on this, but the rom seems half baked. I don't suppose any devs have mentioned getting one of these, would be great to get CM10 running on this.
Hi guys
I hope can help me. I have the zophone i5 and it will not let me get into recovery mode. I can get into the screen where it says recovery mode with the apply logo and it gets stuck and thats it.
Another issue was I thought it might have been the phone so I reset it via factory mode but it is the same and I have lost the apple unlock screen and the slide to power off. I have tried to find what add they were using on my phone but cant seem to find it, does anyone know what its called?
Thanks
kitsunisan said:
I was so ready to pull the trigger on this, but the rom seems half baked. I don't suppose any devs have mentioned getting one of these, would be great to get CM10 running on this.
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Yes the stock rom is halfe baked..but as goophone y5 there will be software updates and new roms...it's just a matter of time
The phone hardware is very good, the only cons that i've to make to this phone is the current software, but oh well, you know, wich phone does not have bugs when it is released?
@Manuxo: How did you fix the Calendar-Sync-Problem?
I still only need to get rid of this problem to get "Online" the phone for my girlfriend...
THX!