Database Info

How to: CyanogenMod your G1 from scratch incl hardspl

for the t-mobile g1 with 1.6 firmware and some number stuff like drc92 and other G ones that won't cooperate..
to mod it from a stock (t-mobile nl) rom.
What u need :
1 sd-card (preferably more then 128mb)
1 pc running windows (i run win 7 ultimate)
1 usb cord
1 phone-internet connection (there is a wifi version too but since i find it not neccesary i wont link it. instead if you dont have phone internet : just download the packages on pc and put them in the G1)
1 app from market called : mybackup (you can use it for backing up contacts and stuff.. backup to sdcard and copy it to pc)
Backup
-download app MyBackup from the google marketplace and make a backup of programs and contacts (if you dont have phone-internet then get it from pc)
Preparing Gold Card:
- insert sd card into G1 and format it (whatever sd card and whatever format (there is only one on G1 hehe so go find it. also format is to be found in G1.)
- attach to pc and copy the RC7 image(DREAIMG.NBH) on the sd card in the G1 (do not detach from pc, i know you wanted to)
- goto appstore and download terminal emulator (as it says like that)
- open Terminal Emulator on G1
- type:
cat /sys/class/mmc_host/mmc1/mmc1:*/cid
- write down the code somewhere, its ur CID thingy
- push backbutton
Reverse the CID:
Begin: 1c5356555344202010051cc3b7008cf4
1c 53 56 55 53 44 20 20 10 05 1c c3 b7 00 8c f4 (yes i copied it from you thnx - normal code... add the spaces so your CID looks like this (your own CID not this one )
f4 8c 00 b7 c3 1c 05 10 20 20 44 53 55 56 53 1c - reversed one (note the couples are reversed)
00 8c 00 b7 c3 1c 05 10 20 20 44 53 55 56 53 1c - now change the first two digit to 00
so you will have something looking like this: 008c00b7c31c0510202044535556531c (this is example CID so use ur own!)
- goto revskills and get a goldcard image with the code ur having now. revskills page
- now get the mail and save the attachement in a dir
Making your Goldcard:
- right-click and open as admin Hxd editor
- in HxD editor :
- goto extra menu and open disk > choose psysical disk > ur sd card
- goto extra menu and open disk image > choose the received file from mail called : goldcard.img and press ok on the popup saying some about 512
- now go to this tab goldcard and goto topmenu and edit>choose select all and then topmenu again and copy
- now go to first tab (ur sdcard) and select 00000000 to 00000170 with mouse (mark it)
- goto top menu and select edit> write
- now goto top menu and save
- pull the G1 out of pc
- yes you can
- ok now pull the battery out (or shutdown if u have the time)
- press camera button+power so it will give this rainbow 3 color shizzle
- you see a gray screen saying some words you probably wanna read.
- now press power to confirm overwrite the rom thing
- reboot by holding the two phone buttons (hangup and answer)and press menu or home and back (im not sure but one of these work and you see something saying it updates some stuff.
(if this dont work in ur G1 (specially latest versions) you can use a sdhc usb cardreader or a windows mobile phone or anything else with direct disk acces mode , probably nokia and sony ericsson too)
on the next boot you will have the old RC7
(if you have no internet on phone you can skip the next 2 lines and download the package and copy it to the G1 (dont know where so if anyone can tell me it would be nice to help people out )
- fill in your google account stuff
- Download Android "Telnet" application from the Market.
- Download recovery.img and copy it to your SD card. rename it to recovery.img
- Download the Hard SPL and copy the zip file to the SD card. (this is for G1 drea110 htc dream only so be carefull as this stuff can ruin your phone)
- All files must be on the root of your SD card.
- turn off the phone and detach from the pc
Rooting your G1- RC7 phone:
On RC7 Rom and lower, anything you type into your keyboard is also being run in a hidden console with root permissions.
To get root access, do the following:
- Restart your phone. Wait for your phone to start up fully and show the home screen.
- Unlock it by pressing menu after you typed code for sim and it fully started ( it will auto-lock itself)
- Hit the enter key twice,(Yes, it will start up a contact search, so you can see what you type . aint it cool) type "telnetd" and press enter.
- start telnet application you downloaded before on G1 and connect to localhost. (if you dont see localhost and connect window you have wrong app or need to reboot another time). If you connect successfully, you will have a root prompt "#".
Type the following into Telnet (these commands will give you root access for now):
mount -o rw,remount -t yaffs2 /dev/block/mtdblock3 /system
cd sdcard
flash_image recovery recovery.img
cat recovery.img > /system/recovery.img
Power off your phone by pressing send/hangup&menu together when its done.
Now you have the modified recovery and root !
Now that you have root and stuff, you will want to apply "Hard SPL" to your phone. HardSPL includes engineer SPL and is what will allow you to apply any rom image from any other regions
(like UK on US phones, UK on dutch and vice versa), create full backups of your phone, install the latest build from the Android source, enable usb on recovery mode, usually resurrect your phone if it is "bricked" and give you allways root and ability to flash another rom. Allows fastboot. Fastbooting of images allows the flashing of 1:1 images of system, data, boot, cache, pretty much everything.
You have already downloaded the file to your SD card, so now you can apply it.
-Start up in recovery mode by holding home and pressing power.
-You will now enter recovery mode. You should see an exclamation.
-If you do not see a menu on screen, press Alt-L to show the menu. It is supposed to show the modified recovery menu.
-select update from zip to apply the update.zip (hardspl) from the SD card.
-After the update is complete, hold Home and press Back to restart.
ok your G1 europe 1.6 or whatever version is now unlocked.
Installing your modded rom:
now download this europe rom (or here: link ) and this cyanogen update mod
(here are more roms: android-roms make sure you READ what is needed for this roms as these all need different recovey and things which are all nicely written to you in the help and readme files that come with it.)
- copy both files to root of the sd-card
- detach G1 and shut it down
- press home and start to get into the menu
- wipe device
- wipe cache
- install from zip the europe rom and do not reboot or anything else
- install cyanogenMod
- after it finish press both talk&hangup button and tap menu
- its probably giving the recovery menu . take out the battery and put it in and start the phone normally
- wait a long while for the phone to setup and i donno what the heck it needs to do but let it.
enjoy...
THnx to this greatfull forum-members like myself, moneytoo, amon ra, cyanogen, mark_v, persiansown who do this coz few others can and they have a sort of happy feeling doing it.

hi.
this isnt working for me. i used the hex editor to copy sections 00000000 to 00000170 from goldcard.img to my sdcard, then shut down and turned on phone with HOME+POWER, it "hangs" on phone with exclamation mark image. if i press home+power again i'm presented with default android recovery. i did put DREAMIMG.NBH to the root of my sdcard.
that means no confirming anything... what am i doing wrong then?

Seriously, use 1Clickroot.

maxisma said:
Seriously, use 1Clickroot.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
1clickroot doesn't work with 1.6, does it?

greglord said:
1clickroot doesn't work with 1.6, does it?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
The new should work in theory.. idk..

greglord said:
hi.
this isnt working for me. i used the hex editor to copy sections 00000000 to 00000170 from goldcard.img to my sdcard, then shut down and turned on phone with HOME+POWER, it "hangs" on phone with exclamation mark image. if i press home+power again i'm presented with default android recovery. i did put DREAMIMG.NBH to the root of my sdcard.
that means no confirming anything... what am i doing wrong then?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thats probably coz i mixed up buttons for starting the rainbowscreen updating mechanism.. sorry for that
i dont own or have a G1 so im not used to the button layout
edit: you can in that screen press Alt-L to get the menu , once u have the recovery.img installed it will change there to the menu of the modded recovery

maxisma said:
The new should work in theory.. idk..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
i have no idea
but it might be handy to put a link to the file you mentioned instead of shouting it without researching the fact whether it works or not in 1.6

can anyone quickly tell me what the advantages of having the hard spl are? all iv done is rooted, (via 1 click) and then flashed cyanogens latest. radio was already up-to-date. just wondered if flashing new spl changes anything? many thanks

Hard SPL enables you to install roms like Hero or others that have a large "update".zip

bbuchacher said:
Hard SPL enables you to install roms like Hero or others that have a large "update".zip
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Actually...The Haykuro SPL allows that...

Ace42 said:
Actually...The Haykuro SPL allows that...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Right. HardSPL (and DangerSPL) are something that allow fastboot. Fastbooting of images allows the flashing of 1:1 images of system, data, boot, cache, pretty much everything.
You should always have HardSPL/DangerSPL installed so you can fastboot a nandroid image as a worstcase scenario.
Jesus, the amount of noobiness is this thread is astounding.

persiansown said:
Right. HardSPL (and DangerSPL) are something that allow fastboot. Fastbooting of images allows the flashing of 1:1 images of system, data, boot, cache, pretty much everything.
You should always have HardSPL/DangerSPL installed so you can fastboot a nandroid image as a worstcase scenario.
Jesus, the amount of noobiness is this thread is astounding.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thnx for clearing that out
as i said i dont own a G1 i modded a friends one . so i dont know anything about this G1 but getting a new rom on it hehe.
i choose the hardspl as precaution and it seemed pretty stable from what i read.
i choose the 1.5 recovery as i thought it should have the same recovery image as the rom . dont know about that. it is the 1.4 recovery with some extras which are usefull, cant deny that.
i choose the rom as it seemed to be the most stable at the moment and allows thetering . this is why i needed to rom upgrade in the first place. second place that i just like modding and unlocking so that one can do everything with the device as it is yours anyway.

APEX.7 said:
can anyone quickly tell me what the advantages of having the hard spl are? all iv done is rooted, (via 1 click) and then flashed cyanogens latest. radio was already up-to-date. just wondered if flashing new spl changes anything? many thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
it is allready answered in the how to ..

I can vouch for the OP tutorial working on the Australian Optus(Singtel) HTC Dreams wtih DRD20 build. Just waiting on that final epic long load up now.

Anacche said:
I can vouch for the OP tutorial working on the Australian Optus(Singtel) HTC Dreams wtih DRD20 build. Just waiting on that final epic long load up now.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I'm also G1 / 1.6 / DRD20 ... it's sounds good news for me ...

Hahahhahahh.....
this post should be named "The Most Difficult Way to Root your G1". How bout this.....downgrade to 1.5, DL one click root, and you're done.

Please help!!! Pleasee!
Do help me out on this one. I really can't seem to actually make my SD card into the gold card part. Whenever i plug it in the G1 or on a USB reader it tells me it's damage and needs to format.
i have two questions, Can i flash SPL first, then do a downgrade then flash recovery?
2nd : If i can't then can i flash recovery, flash spl then do a downgrade to RC7?
if so how do i flash my recovery?
DO HELP ME OUT PLEASEE! i've been on this for days!!!

I know that this is going to cause problems and fighting but, I cannot read this thread and not say anything in good conscious.
With the amount of errors and misinformation in this thread, perhaps the OP should leave the tutorials and how-to's to the people that actually HAVE a G1, have modified ROMs on their phone, and can support the questions that are asked in the thread.
Just my two cents, but I have a feeling that my words are supported judging from the general consensus of the previous posts.
~DM

DirectMatrix said:
I know that this is going to cause problems and fighting but, I cannot read this thread and not say anything in good conscious.
With the amount of errors and misinformation in this thread, perhaps the OP should leave the tutorials and how-to's to the people that actually HAVE a G1, have modified ROMs on their phone, and can support the questions that are asked in the thread.
Just my two cents, but I have a feeling that my words are supported judging from the general consensus of the previous posts.
~DM
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Id have to second that, while I may not have many posts here on XDA,I've rooted and rebuilt and replaced screens from 7 G1's using the how to's and wiki's here on XDA(thanks devs). My thought is if it the current guides work we should prob stick with them unless someone else figures a better faster way.(ie;one click root). By the way,just wanna say,I've never charged anyone to root their phone or fix one. The knowledge I've gained I learned here,it wasn't something I developed and I think its wrong for people to take open knowledge they didn't come up with and charge other people for it like I've seen at some of these cell phone repair shops and on craigslist. If your gonna charge for the knowledge then pay the people you gained the knowledge from. Sorry for going off topic,just had to vent.

[Tutorial]Gigabyte G1305 / Orange Boston unlock and upgrade to 2.1 with CMLMod 1.5.1

I won't follow this thread anymore since i have sold my Boston. Anyway you can find more informations on htcmania.com (use google translate if you don't speak spanish)
EDIT: Upgrade to CMLMod 1.5 based on Muchtel ROM (below outdated CML 1.4)
With this tutorial you sould be able to unlock your Orange Boston (aka GigaByte G1305 Codfish, Apanda A60, WellcoM A88, Vibo A688, Cincinnati Bell Blaze f800, Commtiva Z71, Muchtel A1, Chinavision Excalibur, Motorola Greco, Nexian A890) and install CMLMod 1.5.1 (or 1.4) (by c.martinez.lozano) based on the ROM Muchtel 2.1 (eclair)​
Main advantages/disadvantages of CMLMod 1.5.1:
+Unlocked device (can use any SIM)
+Android 2.1 (Eclair)
+Root access with Superuser permissions
+Preinstalled programms and other features
+Easy SD partitioning and more features thanks to the new recovery
+Optional App2SD
+Processor speed adjustable in a range between 122 and 600MHz (with the possibility to set variable processor speed to have performance and longer battery life at the same time)
+Other features: 3 different launchers, flash light, setcpu, app2SD in one click, other preinstalled apps and tweaks
=Camera autofocus not working (like on stock ROM)
=Different UserInterface (in my opinion better, but that's subjective)
-You may loose the warranty on your device
-IMEI may change, to restore your original IMEI use the tutorial in my second post
-Languages not fully implemented (english is working fully, other languages settable with LocaleSwitch but not fully integrated )
Important!!! There may be the risk of damaging your phone in an irreparable way! Be aware also by installing this ROM you will loose your warranty! I do not take any responsability for the status of your device!​
I translated the tutorials on htcmania.com
All credits to c.martinez.lozano and pindemon from htcmania.com
​
Requirements
Hardware requirements:
-Phone model: Orange Boston (aka GigaByte G1305 Codfish, Apanda A60, WellcoM A88, Vibo A688, Cincinnati Bell Blaze f800, Commtiva Z71, Muchtel A1, Chinavision Excalibur, Motorola Greco, Nexian A890)
Edit: never seen a phone with so many different names!!!
-PC operating system: Windows XP 32 bit with SP3 and .NET Framework 2.0 and Winrar installed. Do not try with Windows XP working on a virtual machine!!!. Seems to work also on other Windows 32 bit operating. Does NOT work with Windows7 64 bit
-USB to micro USB cable (comes with the phone)
Software requirements For CMLMod 1.5.1:
Firmware Apanda A60 1.6.2
Firmware CMLMod 1.5.1 (this file already contains RUT 1.2.2 and the Phone drivers)
Additional for CMLMod 1.4 (Outdated):
RUT 1.2.2
Phone drivers
Firmware Apanda A60 2.1.9
Firmware CMLMod 1.4
Tools like adb, fastboot, etc
Ready to start! make sure you have enough battery left (at least 30%)
PART 1: Installing Apanda 1.6.2
Unpack the file Phone drivers on your desktop, or another place, but remember where
install RUT_V1_2_2. At the end you will have to reboot your pc. Reboot it
[*]Unpack the firmware 1.6.2 from the archive Hipi1_6_2.rar and you get a file ending with .nb0
[*]Execute RUT (the shortcut should be on your desktop). The program reminds us to prepare the USB cable and to have all the drivers installed. (For Vista or Seven 32 bit: right click on the RUT shortcut. on the menu select Properties-->Compatibility check Run this program in compatibility mode for: and select Windows XP (Service Pack 3) then press OK, then right click on the Rut shortcut and select Run as administrator)
[*]In the next window, look for the firmware just to unpacked (the .nb0 file) and select it.
[*]The instructions tell you what to do: disconnect the phone from your pc (if connected), remove and reinsert the battery to your phone
[*]Hold the camera button and the volume up button pressed and then press the power button to enter recovery menu.
[*]Once the recovery menu, connect your phone to your computer. If we never connected in recovery, it requires new drivers. They are in the inside the Folder we unpacked in step 1 inside the subfolder AndroidX32 for 32 bit operating systems (if it later asks for drivers again, select the same folder again).
[*]The installer will detect your phone. If not, enter the Device Manager and check that all devices are correctly installed.
[*]From now on, follow the on-screen instructions and wait, it takes a while.
[*]Once complete, we have the new firmware installed. Our phone will restart and (after a while) show us something in chinese. Touch the right on-screen button to select the english language.
[*]When your phone is on check your IMEI by dialing *#06# and then press the call button and write it down. Now check the IMEI written on the phone under the battery. If the IMEI is the same, go on with PART 2. if the IMEI changes, use the tutorial in my second post to restore the original IMEI.
Now your phone is unlocked but you have the chinese version of Android 1.6
PART 2: Installing CMLMod 1.5.1 (for CMLMod 1.4 skip this and go to PART 2 OLD)
Unpack the file CMLMod1.5.rar
Run the programm RUT once again, and select the newCMLMod1.5.nb0 file you got
Repeat the same steps described in PART 1: 6.-10.
Now on your phone open the main menu and then CMLMod1.5 to configure App2SD select Configurar Apps2sd, then partitionar SD the phone will restart into recovery mode.
Now select Partition sdcard, Partition SD and confirm with the Home key. set swap=0, Ext2=512 (is more then enough! you can also set less) and Confirm twice again.
Then press the back button and select APP2SD if you want your apps being installed on your sd in the Ext2 partition.
Attention!!! if after you want your apps being installed on your phone memory you have to make a Wipe, that means, your data will be lost.
Always in CMLMod1.5 you can select a launcher, install flash lite and install setcpu to set the speed of the phone's processor with the possibility of variable speed.
FINISH!!!​
PART 2 OLD: Installing Apanda 2.1.9
Unpack the file Hipi_2_1_9GMS.rar and you get the file Hipi2_1_9_GMS版.nb0. Rename this file in Hipi2_1_9_GMS.nb0 (the chinese symbol can make problems)
Run the programm RUT once again, and select the new Hipi2_1_9_GMS.nb0 file you got
Repeat the same steps described in PART 1: 6.-10.
Now you have the chinese version of Android 2.1
PART 3 OLD: Installing CMLMod 1.4
Unzip the archive CMLMod1.4zip copy the 3 files inside and paste them into the folder A688
Remove and reinsert the battery of your phone
Press and hold the volume down and the end call buttons and then press the power button
Now your phone starts in fastboot mode. Connect it to your PC
Press on your keyboard Windows+R in the pop up window type "cmd" and press Enter
In the dos window type "cd.." (off course without ") and press Enter, until you are in C:\
Now type "cd A688" Enter, then "fastboot getvar version" Enter. If the answer is "0:5" procede, otherwise control if your drivers are correctly installed
Type "fasboot -w" Enter
Type "fastboot flash system system.img" Enter (wait 2-3 min. until it finishes)
Type "fastboot reboot"

Tutorial: Restore your original IMEI
Wrong IMEI seems to lead to a lot of different strange problems while using the phone. So if your IMEI changed after flashing an other ROM it might be better to restore the original one.
All Credits to c.martinez.lozano
Attention!!! this process is delicated!!! I have no responsability for any damages to your phone!​
Dowload this File: and Unpack it to "C:\IMEI"
Go into C:\IMEI and execute setup. This will install PSAS
Execute MadEdit (answer NO), in MadEdit click File-->Open and choose NVList.nvr and we see a lot of numbers
Scroll down until on the left grey side you see "000020C0" and on the same line in the white part you see the numbers ".. .. .. .. 1A 23 45 67 89 AB CD EF...." this is the BAD IMEI
Now open notepad (on your pc) and write down your correct IMEI (found under your battery) putting in front "A" and separing every 2 characters (E.g. if your IMEI is "324867523906130" write "A3 24 86 75 23 90 61 30") and now invert every coupe of letters (in this case you would have "3A 42 68 57 32 09 16 03") *NOTE: thanks to jhonburton for better example
In MadEdit instead of the BAD IMEI "1A 23 45 67 89 AB CD EF" write (replace it) the number you got (in this case "3A 42 68 57 32 09 16 03")
Save the file and close MadEdit
Disconnect from your PC and turn off your phone and restart it into Recovery mode (Camera+Vol. up+Power). Reconnect it to your PC and if necessary install the drivers
Run PSAS (you installed it before) and choose Hardware Forensics-->Use Mobile Ports
Right to Serial Com Port select COM? - Smartphone 2009 Wireless USB Moden. The ? stands for a number. So very important!!! remember for Example if ?=3, remember COM3
Go to the tab Codes (QC) and click on Send SPC
Go to the tab Dialog Port (QC) and on the second drop down menu left to the button Lets go select Restore NVItems (Binary) and then press Lets go
Select the NVList.nrv (we have changed before) and click Open
IMPORTANT Once the process is complete, closed PSAS
Download and install QPST
Launch QPST Configuration
Click on the tab Ports and select Add New Port... and there you write the COM? port you had to remember before (in my example write "COM3") and click OK
In the tab Active Phones now you should see your phone. If not something went wrong.
Click on Start Clients-->SERVICE PROGRAMMING
A window with our phone will pop up. We select OK
Select Load from file and choose the 00000000_sp.qcn inside the folder c:\IMEI and click Open
Click Write to Phone and wait until your phone restarts, with your new IMEI.
Check your IMEI again by dialing *#06# now it should be correct
If your IMEI is still wrong, check accurately if you did everything right (correct number in NRV file etc etc...) if nothing helps procede with following steps:
Turn on the phone in download mode ( Hang up + Vol. Up + Power) and flash Apanda 1.6.2 again
Repeat all the steps of the Tutorial to restore your IMEI
If this didn't help install Apanda 1.6.1 always with the phone in download mode
Repeat all the steps of the Tutorial to restore your IMEI
If you still have problems, try to find another PC with WindowsXP SP3 32bit where you can try again.
Sooner or later you will be able to get you IMEI right (i think so)

thanx a ton suriya I've unlocked my blaze f800

You forget to explain how to use app2sd on CMLMod1.4
Thank's about your translate!!.
Sorry about my bad english

thanks alot. really good tutorial!
i didnt encounter any problems at all, not even those specified by you in the tutorial. as for the underclocked cpu, i see that as an advantage: this android version is faster with lower cpu frequency then the original one (at least for me), and thus, less battery is consumed.
if u dont care about ur phone's warranty (i dont), i really recommend this upgrade.
so far seems stable, but the bug when u place a call and u don't here ringing, persists.
Thanks alot, again!

Is it possible to flash the phone with this room using ROM Manager?
And if following your method do we have to do PART1 of the tutorial? i allready have my phone unlocked and have Android 1.6 for example.
thanks!

I have problem with Imei. After flash it is chaged. And i use this tutorial for restore imei but it didn´t work and my imei is still different thet under battery. And i have problem whit wifi. Maybe bad IMEI is reason for don´t working Wifi
Sorry for my poor english

c.martinez.lozano said:
You forget to explain how to use app2sd on CMLMod1.4
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I will do as soon as i have my sd (i think it will arrive this week) and i will also translate how to bring it back to 600MHz. By the way, THANKS TO YOU!!!!
floroiu.andrew said:
but the bug when u place a call and u don't here ringing, persists.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Explain me better. Do you mean, when you call someone you don't hear this "tuuut-tuuut"? cause if it's that i don't have this bug
by the way if you didn't read it look here, about battery optimization.
nuno_mdj said:
Is it possible to flash the phone with this room using ROM Manager?
And if following your method do we have to do PART1 of the tutorial?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
ROM Manager doesn't support our phone as far as i know.
I wouldn't skip that part! seems strange but i think i have red that people got trouble if skipping PART 1
gru15 said:
I have problem with Imei. Maybe bad IMEI is reason for don´t working Wifi
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Try once again step by step. start with PART 1 again. be careful you don't forget anything. Use this version of QPST and a new .nrv file this time. if this does not help we will find a solution together looking step by step (in case c.martinez.lozano is an expert).
By the way wich kind of phone do you have, and from wich country? And wich operating system has your computer?

So i have Orange Boston from Slovakia and i am using WIN vista 32-bit. I read original post on htcmania but it is spanish so i dont understand everything, but some people write there that this tutorial must be use whe RUT is in download mode while i am installing 1.6.2 rom. I don´t know when is RUT in download mode...
And your qpst want serail !!!!

gru15 said:
So i have Orange Boston from Slovakia and i am using WIN vista 32-bit. I read original post on htcmania but it is spanish so i dont understand everything, but some people write there that this tutorial must be use whe RUT is in download mode while i am installing 1.6.2 rom. I don´t know when is RUT in download mode...
And your qpst want serail !!!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Sorry i replaced the qpst links.
ok... not download mode but compatibility mode.
you right click on tha RUT shortcut. on the menu select Properties-->Compatibility check Run this program in compatibility mode for: and select Windows XP (Service Pack 3) then press OK
Now right click on the RUT shortcut again and select Run as administrator.
Try that way. then try that imei stuff again!
cheers
P.S. Anyway if you know where you can use an XP (32 bit) with SP3 i am confident everything will work if you do it step by step

ok IMEI is correct now. But i have a problem with wifi. On any 2.1 rom cant find any network but when i flash 1.6.2 it find. So i dont know where is a problem.

gru15 said:
ok IMEI is correct now. But i have a problem with wifi. On any 2.1 rom cant find any network but when i flash 1.6.2 it find. So i dont know where is a problem.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ok good you restored your IMEI. About WIFI. Best thing is if you ask on htcmania because i don't know what to do.
When you have an answer and corrected your problem please post it here. So i add it to first post cuz other people may have the same issue.

CMLMod 1.5 with some nice new features is on the way!!!

there is in italian version too?

gru15 said:
So i have Orange Boston from Slovakia and i am using WIN vista 32-bit. I read original post on htcmania but it is spanish so i dont understand everything, but some people write there that this tutorial must be use whe RUT is in download mode while i am installing 1.6.2 rom. I don´t know when is RUT in download mode...
And your qpst want serail !!!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
dont remember exactly, but in some parts of the tutorial, you have to "Run as administrator" the given applications (RUT, etc). i used win7 32bit, and no problem.

ady_uaic said:
there is in italian version too?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No. But with LocaleSwitch you can select italian then most things are in italian. Settings (impostazioni) is still in English, and no italian dictionary on the stock keyboard. you can install another keyboard, to solve this. But wait for CML 1.5. Maybe some better.
floroiu.andrew said:
dont remember exactly, but in some parts of the tutorial, you have to "Run as administrator" the given applications (RUT, etc). i used win7 32bit, and no problem.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yeah thanks for your confirmation. I wrote it on the first page.
cheers suriya

oki..thx for info. but, what does exactly that locale switch app? what are the changes?

Please add Nexian A890 (Indonesian version of this device) on the list too. Here, in Indonesia, we can bring it to the official service center to upgrade it.

ady_uaic said:
oki..thx for info. but, what does exactly that locale switch app? what are the changes?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
with it you can select languages wich are present in the phone. Italian is also partially present. most things then are in italian. except the settings menu, the camera menu, the date on the lockscreen and maybe something else
minori_aoi said:
Please add Nexian A890 (Indonesian version of this device) on the list too.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
thanks mate. added

It worked on my Cincinnati bell Blaze,but I can't get the IMEI to change. all works but
the Internet connection, WIFI does work.
Thanks for the 2.1 Upgrade

The GooApple V5+ - Information thread

GooApple V5+ : iPhone 4/4S Replica
Everything you need to know about it !
{
"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"
}
____________________
UPDATE : ADDED CMWR 6.0.2.7
____________________
Review Videos
GooApple V5+ Review by AndroidSale
Official GooApple V5+ review
http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNDc1MzAwMTIw.html
____________________
Specifications
System
Model: GooApple V5+
Processor: MTK MT6575, 1Ghz - ARMv7
Operating System: Android 2.3.6
Kernel: Linux v2.6.357 ([email protected]) (gcc version 4.4.3 (GCC) )
Ports: 3.5mm Earphone Jack and mini USB
Launcher: iLauncher modified
Partition: MTD
Display
Resolution: 960x640 pixels
Density: 1920x1280
DPI: 320.0
Screen size: 3.5"
Color support: 16 million colors
Functions: Touchscreen, Multi-Touch, Retina
Camera
Front Camera: 1.3 MP
Back Camera: 8 MP
Functions: Flashlight, Zoom, Auto Focus, Scene mode, ISO adjustment, Time Face Detection
Connectivity
Carrier: Unlocked
Network band: GSM 2G: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz and WCDMA 3G: 2100MHz
Data: GPRS, EDGE, HSPA
Message: SMS, MMS, Email
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 2.0
WLan: Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 b/g/a
USB: USB 2.0
GPS: GPS, built-in GPS chipset (EPO and AGPS)
SIM: Micro SIM card (Single)
Phone Book: More than 10000 contacts
Browser: HTML, Safari
Battery
Type: Built-in Li-on battery ; 1050mAh
Standby Time: 120-150 hours
Talking Time: 3-4 hours
Memory
Built-in Memory : 512 MB
External Memory : 8GB/16GB/32GB (optional : SDcard)
RAM: 512 MB
Phone Model
Replica: 1x1 iPhone 4/4S replica
Dimensions: 115h - 58.6w - 9.3d (mm)
Weight: 135g
Other Features
Button: Mute Button just like iPhone
Video Player: AVI, MP4, 3GP, MOV, MKV, FLV
Audio Player: MP3, FLAC, APE, OGG, AMR, AAC, WAV, AWB
Images: JPG, PNG, BMP, GIF
E-book Format: TXT, CHM, DOC, HTML
Ring Tones: Original iPhone 4 ringtones
Play Store: Google Play Store
Radio: FM Radio
Sensors: Gravity Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Lichtsensor, Accelerator Sensor
Recovery: Stock recovery is E3
Languages
English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Arabic, Indonesian, Italian, Malaysian, Turkish, Vietnamese, Thai, Chinese
Accesories
1x GooApple V5+ Phone
1x Travel Charger
1x USB Data Cable (I suggest buying a new one)
1x Headphone (if plugged in, both the phone & headphone give sound)
1x Screen Protector (optional)
1x iPhone Skin Case (optional)
- ALL ORIGINAL IPHONE 4/4S CASES, RECHARGERS, HOLDERS, ... ARE COMPATIBLE
____________________
How to Root
This was a hard & long trial to get this phone rooted. Though, it's a very simple way found by me and yuweng, thanks bro!
Based on yuweng's tutorial : MT6577 CWMR Root Updated V2[/b]
Download these and follow the tutorial:
ADB.zip - http://www.mediafire.com/?11cbu388oqu8amw
All the Drivers I could find - http://www.mediafire.com/?wfr5fgkxkdau6w4
CWMR Recovery's.zip - http://www.mediafire.com/?2r30o428558h22q
MTK Rom Studio 1.1.77.146.zip - http://www.mediafire.com/?h22puc8kac6axv7
SP Flash Tool v2.1134.00.zip - http://www.mediafire.com/?ob5caeigzc1ga10
SP Flash Tool v3.1224.0.sn85.zip - http://www.mediafire.com/?5u29nf4fp4omw9n
Root_Superuser_3.1.3_Busybox_1.20.2-Update1-signed.zip - http://www.mediafire.com/?fee3e7cta5mg3fp
- Setting up the folders and phone (to make it easy)
1. Create a folder in C:\ called "GooApple"
2. Extract all the ZIP files EXCEPT "Root_Superuser_3.1.3_Busybox_1.20.2-Update1-signed.zip" to "C:\GooApple\" so you have 6 folders in GooApple.
3. And copy "Root_Superuser_3.1.3_Busybox_1.20.2-Update1-signed.zip" to "C:\GooApple\"
4. I prefer doing a factory reset before doing this.
* Factory reset can be found at Settings > General > Privacy > Factory data reset > Reset phone
5.Now enable Unknown sources, USB debugging and Stay Awake.
* Unknown sources can be found at Settings > Store.
* USB debugging and Stay Awake can be found at Settings > Store > Development.
6. Make sure all drivers are installed properly. Some might install when connecting the USB.
7. Turn off your phone and unplug your USB cable from the phone (Let the USB be in your computer/laptop)
- Backup your own recovery (not required but suggested)
8. Open "Flash_tool.exe" from version "3.1224.0.sn85".
9. Click on File > Open Scatter-loading file, then browse to "C:\GooApple\MTK Rom Studio 1.1.77.146" and open "MT6573_Android_scatter.txt".
10. Click on the Read back tab (top). (If there is anything in the list, please Remove it.)
11. Click on Add and double click on the ROM_1.
12. Now type recovery.img at Filename, then browse to "C:\GooApple\MTK Rom Studio 1.1.77.146\SPFT_UPLOAD" and click Save.
13. In the popup, select
* Type: Hex
* Read Method: Read Page Only
* Start Adress: 0x980000
* Length: 0x00500000
And click Ok
This info can be found when loading the Firmware.info in MTK Rom Studio
14. Click on Read back. Now hold the "Volume -" button and insert the USB in your phone. It should say OK at the end.
Now you have a backup of your original recovery.img in case you want to restore it.
- Installing CWM Recovery (REQUIRED FOR ROOTING!!)
14. Go to the CWMR Recovery's folder, then choose if you want the Standard CWM or the Touchscreen CWM and copy the recovery.img included to "C:\GooApple\MTK Rom Studio 1.1.77.146"
* Standard CWM is controlled by Volume up and down. Touchscreen CWM is controlled by both.
15. Open "Flash_tool.exe" from version "2.1134.00".
16. Click on Scatter-loading and browse to "MT6573_Android_scatter.txt" in MTK Rom Studio and open it. (Click OK on the popup)
17. Now make sure everything is unchecked EXCEPT "RECOVERY". (Don't forget that your phone should be turned off and unplugged.)
18. Now click on download and insert your USB cable. It should say OK at the end.
Now you have CWM Recovery installed.
- Rooting the phone
19. Start your phone and connect to USB Storage Mode.
20. Copy "Root_Superuser_3.1.3_Busybox_1.20.2-Update1-signed.zip" to the ROOT of your SDcard. And turn off USB Storage (but keep your USB in)
21. Now boot your phone into recovery mode. There are 2 methods, I prefer method #2 as it's more safe and works most often. (Someone's phone kept vibrating while doing method #1)
* Method #1:
- Shut off your phone (wait untill it vibrates to make sure it's completely off).
- Hold the "Volume +" button and the "Power" button.
- You now are in recovery or your phone keeps vibrating.
* Method #2:
- With your phone on, start "cmd.exe" as administrator on your PC.
- Type "cd C:\GooApple\ADB" (without the "") and press enter.
- Type "adb reboot recovery" (without the "") and press enter again.
- Your phone shall reboot in recovery.
22. In recovery, select "install zip from sdcard", then "choose zip from sdcard" and select "Root_Superuser_3.1.3_Busybox_1.20.2-Update1-signed.zip". Select "Yes - Install ..."
* Recovery Controls (Standard CWM)
Volume + = UP
Volume - = DOWN
Power = Select
Home = Go to +++++Go Back+++++
23. Once completed, select Go Back, and select wipe data/factory reset.
24. Now select "reboot system now".
And here we go... Your GooApple V5+ is Rooted !
Thanks again yuweng for the support !
____________________
How to Increase Internal Memory - INT2EXT method (ROOT required)
"INT2EXT on MT6575 / 77 for the extreme gamers !" for GooApple V5+ thanks to yuweng !
- NOTE: THE PHONE TENDS TO BE SLOWER AS IT HAS TO LOAD FROM THE SDCARD
Based on yuweng's tutorial : http://www.mediafire.com/view/?7zjz4onhos826bk
Download and/or install and extract these:
MiniTool Partition Wizard (Home edition) - http://www.partitionwizard.com/download.html
INT2EXT-mtd.7z (Includes install-recovery.sh) - http://www.mediafire.com/?16psto1xqw4b0s0
Notepad++ (To edit install-recovery.sh) - http://notepad-plus-plus.org/download/v6.2.3.html
ES File Explorer File Manager - https://play.google.com/store/apps/...sMSwxLDEsImNvbS5lc3Ryb25ncy5hbmRyb2lkLnBvcCJd
BACKUP YOUR GOOAPPLE V5+ WITH CWMR
1. First I installed and opened MiniTool Partition Wizard and mounten my SD card (32gb & Class10) with going in USB Storage Mode.
2. In MiniTool Partition Wizard, I selected my drive and resized it from 29gb to 26gb (FAT32).
3. Then I selected the remaining 2.5-3gb and created a new partition : Primary , Ext4 , 4kb. Don't forget to click Apply at the top left.
4. Then I extracted INT2EXT-mtd.7z and installed Notepad++.
5. With Notepad++ , I opened install-recovery.sh and changed unbind to bind in lines 61, 66, 71 and 98. Then saved it.
6. Now I copied the EDITED install-recovery.sh to the root of my /sdcard/ (Location when you open your phone).
7. Having ES File Explorer File Manager (EFEFM) installed, give it Root acces via the Settings at the bottom (check everything at root settings).
8. Next, select install-recovery.sh in EFEFM and copy it to /system/etc/ and give it full read/write/execute acces.
9. After this is done reboot your phone. For me, after the first boot it just shutted off. So then I had to power it on again and I had 2.6gb internal memory.
Hooooorah ! :good:
Thanks again yuweng for the files, info, tutorials and time !
Proof
____________________
Change BOOT logo to iPhone's Apple
So this will change the boot logo of your GooApple from an Android logo to Apple logo.
The things you need:
The boot images - http://www.mediafire.com/?363hvgcmw46wl6w
ES File Explorer File Manager or Root Explorer
1. Extract the iphoneboot.zip to your /sdcard/ so you have /sdcard/system/logo/...
2. Open the file manager, browse to /sdcard/ and copy the system folder.
3. Next go to the root of your phone and change the permissions to R/W.
4. Now paste the system folder here so it overwrites the system logo files.
5. Reboot your phone and voila, now you have the iphone boot !
____________________
Tips&Info
- Make 3 backups of your phone through CWM Recovery because some might get corrupt.
- Use Titanium Backup Pro or a similar tool to remove unused/chinese system apps.
- The MTK6575 can be compared to the PowerVR processor. So the PowerVR games work on the GooApple V5+.
____________________
Custom Recovery *.img
CWM Recovery v6.0.2.7 - Standard Version (MTD partition)
CWM Recovery v6.0.2.7 - Touchscreen Version (MTD partition)
TWRP Recovery - Touchscreen (MTD partition) : Make sure when doing a backup you choose "External".
____________________
Change BUILD.PROP for more compatibility of Apps&Games
Your phone is being recognized as a Android Alps phone which a lot of apps don't even recognize.
So the best thing you can do is change your "build.prop" a little to increase the compatibility.
For example, yesterday I bought N.O.V.A. 2 which says it's not compatible (but it is).
1. Open Root Explorer or something similar.
2. Go into /system/ folder. Make sure the folder is R/W.
3. Press and hold on build.prop then select "Open in Text Editor".
4. Next, change the following.
- ro.product.model=GT-I9000
- ro.product.brand=samsung
- ro.product.name=GT-I9000
- ro.product.device=GT-I9000
- ro.product.board=GT-I9000
- ro.product.manufacturer=samsung
5. Then go back and it will ask you to save it. Save it.
6. Now reboot your phone and try again with more compatibility !
____________________
Useful Downloads
Android
- ES File Explorer File Manager - Tool to browse your folders and copy/paste/delete - Free
- Older MobileUncle Tools - This version is better for changing the recovery via a tool. (name: m44tools.apk, it also includes the 2 recovery's for this phone) - Free
- MobileUncle Tools - Special tool for MTK Android Devices - Free
- MobileUncle Flashlight - App to switch on/off the flashlight - Free
- Pimp My Rom - Awesome tool which has settings to increase for example your phone's internet speed !
- Explorer (or Root Explorer) - Tool to browse your folders and copy/paste/delete - Free or $
- Titanium Backup (or Pro) - Tool to backup/uninstall apps (also for system apps) - Free or $
Computer
- Xmedia Recode - Tool to convert videos to compatible videos for GooApple V5+ (Use iPhone 4 preset)
CLICK TO BROWSE OFFICIAL ROMS
This is the original ROM that comes with the phone : https://dl.dropbox.com/u/76038325/Gooapple_V5_Plus_ROM_A116A_V1.0_P2MB3_20121110.rar
To check which ROM version you need, dial *#2170#*.
The number didn't work for me but they said it works at the official GooApple site. I used A116_4S to update my phone.
IF YOU FOUND SOMETHING OR JUST WANT TO ASK SOMETHING PLEASE FEEL FREE TO POST BELOW
I really want to thank the following people:
yuweng - Always helping me out with troubles.
bigrammy - Giving me the tip to use an older version for doing a Download in SPFT.
The phone can be bought at Android-Sale.com​

What I wish to do with this phone and might need help for:
ROM (standard and v5+4s_a116_ios_root_12.11.16_Launcher)
- Get GPS to work on my phone. (Still don't know if it's just me or the phone.)
- Change the USB Storage Mode image to something like the iPhone by editing Framework-res.apk.
- Increase Internal memory by taking System's memory.
ROM (v5+4s_a116_ios_root_12.11.16_Launcher only)
- Remove all the chinese icons in "Google Pinyin IME" keyboard and add AZERTY for Belgium and France.
GooApple V5+ Manual
Thanks to "Q" for looking up this valuable information !
How to take a screenshot:
Tap both the "Home"-button and "Power"-button simultaneous. If you have sounds activated, you'll hear a shutter sound.
How to force restart:
Deep at the bottom of the 3.5 headphone jack there is a restart-button. Use a small tool like a bent paperclip or toothpick to reach it.
You can use this restart-button if your phone freezes and can not be restarted using the normal power-button.
THIS IS A LIFESAVER !
Recovery-menu explained:
The Recovery-menu is a boot-menu that can be used to backup, restore, clean cache or change ROMs in your GooApple phone.
This menu can be either in English or Chinese and may vary slightly depending on what type of Recovery came pre-installed on your phone.
You can install a different Recovery-menu on your phone like CMWR / TWPR
To access the Recovery-menu:
- Turn off your phone.
- Press and hold the PLUS-button and POWER-button on your phone until you arrive at the recovery menu.
NOTE: Depending on ROM and Recovery-version, you may actually need to press MINUS-button and POWER-button to access the Recovery-menu
Factory-test-menu:
This can be used to test the hardware functionality of your phone.
To access the Factory-test-menu:
-Turn off your phone.
-Press and hold the PLUS-button and POWER-button on your phone then lose it and hold it again after the vibration.
NOTE: It doesn't always work so you really need the perfect timing.
Navigating the user-interface:
This menu you can close running apps on the background so pretty usefull sometimes.
- Double-tap the "Home"-button shows running/standby apps and possibility to close apps by long-pressing icons in deployed menu.
- Double-tap the "Home"-button at the unlock-screen will show you the music player and a button to quickly acces the camera.
- Hold the "Home"-button to acces Wallpaper and Settings faster.
- Pressing the "+"-button when using the camera will take a picture.
NOTE: Double tapping must have some kind of pace in pressing these 2. If you do it too fast, ut doesn't work.. but too slow, it doesnt work either, so it has to be right.
- "Long-pressing" an icon in the menu makes the icons jiggly so you can change the position of your icons by dragging them to a desired position or on another icon to create a folder.
- "Long-pressing" the MINUS-button can bring up a menu in some applications. - UNCONFIRMED
Trouble hanging up a phone-call?
- Holding the phone vertically during a call turns off the screen (if the light-sensor has been covered).
- Holding the phone horizontally for a few seconds, will turn the screen on again and display the "End call"-button.
NOTE: Make sure you never double-tap the "Home"-button during a call. It will minimize the calling session so you will still be calling in the background. So make sure you always press the "End call"-button.
Change user interface language
If you cleared user data when installing a new ROM, the phone is likely to boot up in Chinese. Follow these steps to change it back to English:
- Press the Settings-button (you can probably identify this by its icon).
- Select the 9th option (General)
- Select the 8th option (International)
- Select the 1st option (Select language)
- Select your language.
NOTE: If you want some influence of your native language, you can install MoreLocale2 from GooglePlayStore. Some apps will be in your native language.
How to change the IMEI-number:
To change the IMEI number, you most likely will have to use MTKdroidTools from MediaFire.com.
It has an option to change the IMEI number but for this, you will need:
- the ADB drivers to be installed.
- A new IMEI number with what you want to change the original one.
- Phone connected to your computer.
How to add more Ring, SMS, Notification - sounds on your GooApple:
- Connect the phone to a computer in USB Storage Mode.
- Create the following folders on your SD-card:
- Ringtones
- Alarms
- Notifications
- Move your own sounds into the appropriate folder.
- Adjust the sounds-settings on your phone here:
- Ring-tone: Settings>Audo profiles>General>Voice call ringtone
- SMS-tone: Settings>Auido profiles>General>Notification ringtone
- Alarm-tone: Enter your Clock-app and add a new alarm and you should be presented with ringtone-options.
How to remove the backcover and change the MicroSD:
You might want to remove the backcover to change the MicroSD card or maybe even to change the cover.
To remove the cover:
- Unscrew the 2 screws at the bottom of your phone. You need a special screwdriver for this.
- Slide the back cover up once the screws are removed.
To change the MicroSD:
- Having the cover removed, you will see the SD card to the left of the battery trapped in some aluminium cover.
- Slide the aluminium cover to the left and now you can remove the SD card.
To put the cover back on:
- Put the cover back in its place, then drag it down (instead of up to remove it).
- Put the 2 screws back

Thanks mate! Very helpfull

AShacks said:
Thanks mate! Very helpfull
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
No problem !
And can anyone with a GooApple V5+ please try this to fix the GPS signal?
1. Charge your phone completely (100%)
2. Download and install Mobileuncle MTK Tools from Google Play.
3. Go to Settings > Location Services and turn off everything here. Also turn off WiFi.
4. Now turn off your phone. Then turn it back on and enable WiFi.
5. At Settings > Location Services
- Enable : Use wireless networks.
- Enable : Use GPS satellites
- Enable : GPS EPO assistance -> Go into EPO Settings and check the EPO file info if it's downloaded, if not, make sure you're connected to the internet and uncheck/recheck Auto Download.
- Enable : A-GPS
6. Open Start Mobileuncle MTK Tools and go to Information and click on Full , then Cold and go back to Satellites.
7. Go outside/window/balcony and after a while, the red dots should become green.
Source: peterssson
They say it works for MTK 657x models but it doesn't work for me. I keep getting red dots instead of green.

Drivers
Hi,
My Gooapple V5+ arrived.
I'm quite lost since no manual inside and this is my first android.
Regarding the rooting issue, I first decided install drivers. As I read, the process is connecting USB to PC and wait for Windows to ask something and then navigate to MT6575 USB VCOM drivers forder.
However, Win7 recognized V5+ as an Android device and installed some drivers, including "My HTC" (?)(!)
Now I can access SD card and maybe something else (I have no idea what) but I can't connect to internet through USB
The big quiestion now for me, in order to root the phone, is how to install drivers properly, bcos we have:
drivers preloader MT65xx
Android ADB Interface
MT6575 USB VCOM drivers
usb_driver
usb_driver_MT65xx_Android_ZTE_v821
I have a Win7 x64 laptop
About the GPS, I have just attempt fix my possition with "MAPS", but despite I downloaded some file, I can't fix possition bcos I'm indoors now.
Thanks for any comments

I'm not sure how the USB thetering works but I'll look into it.
About the drivers. I do it like this: plug it in, then choose the DRIVERS folder and let it choose automaticly.
Android device is correct, but I haven't seen the HTC one though, I'd recommend uninstalling that one.
But really , it can do a lot if you just plug it in, let it search the driver automaticly (don't select any specific folder, just DRIVERS if you really need to).
Also the VCOM driver is more for when you're about to flash your recovery through SPFT which it will install automaticly.
If you need any "personal" help on rooting it, feel free to ask, I'll support you via skype/facebook/teamviewer.
And I too am using Win7 64bit

It seems that Win7 installs a Google pack of USB drivers when detects Android devices.
Maybe this one I found:
softpedia.com/get/MOBILES/Google/Google-USB-Driver-Revision4.
And bcos GooApple is not in the list, Win7 chooses HTC that has 6575 chip aswell.
I will try to uninstall "My HTC" but Windows prefer this to any in the DRIVERS folder, perhaps is more up-to-date.
Any way, automatic driver download/installing maybe problematic with this phone.
Thanks a lot for support. I will need some days to become familiar with the phone before the next level

Thank you, is a very useful guide ! :good:

"Q" said:
It seems that Win7 installs a Google pack of USB drivers when detects Android devices.
Maybe this one I found:
softpedia.com/get/MOBILES/Google/Google-USB-Driver-Revision4.
And bcos GooApple is not in the list, Win7 chooses HTC that has 6575 chip aswell.
I will try to uninstall "My HTC" but Windows prefer this to any in the DRIVERS folder, perhaps is more up-to-date.
Any way, automatic driver download/installing maybe problematic with this phone.
Thanks a lot for support. I will need some days to become familiar with the phone before the next level
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ehm it shouldn't say GooApple V5+ in device manager.
For me it says Android Phone > Android ADB Interface and when I turn on USB storage, I just get Portable Devices: G:\.
So yeah, strange it uses HTC. And sorry that I cannot explain properly how to install the drivers because I just installed a few drivers , uninstalled some and installed some other and it worked.
But the most important thing is that the VCOM driver is installed. Which will automaticly install once you try the *Read Back* method. OR this might work too:
Turn off your phone. Plugin the USB cable in your computer but not in the phone (yet).
Now hold the Volume + button and then insert the USB cable into your phone. I think now, it should install the VCOM drivers automaticly.
And no problem Anhuc ! I haven't had time to test some things as I'm in a period of getting a job for the rest of my life

Drivers Problem Fixed!!
Well, for some reason my V5+ only accept VCOM driver if press "+" when plug-in USB in phone OFF, as you suggested.
If connect USB to PC with phone "ON" it ONLY accepts Android ADB Composite Interface, as you said.
So thanks everybody for suggestions and comments. I thing the first challenge overcome :good:
PS:
About the HTC driver I had first, maybe it was bcos I had MOBILE-EDIT software, wich installs many drivers, so I had to remove it from ControlPanel/Pograms/Unistall
But after it, connected phone to PC and it installed automatically "My HTC" driver again
So removed driver from DeviceManager and also removed Google Android USB Package from PC execiting "pnputil.exe -e" in command prompt, to see the OEM# of package, then removed with "pnputil.exe -d Oem#.inf"
Seems extrange but works great. (see details here: technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/cc730875.aspx)
I have taken some screen shots of this in case someone need.
Hope may help people with persistent drivers....

"Q" said:
Drivers Problem Fixed!!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Good to hear that Q and thanks for sharing the information on what was causing it !
It can always help someone else out who has the same issue.
Anyways, I guess you can get to the part of flashing the phone with CMWR right?
I suggest jus reading the first part of the Rooting untill installing CMW and start there as thats the basic thing you need to do as the files I uploaded already include the patched recovery.img.
To see some pictures, check this out : http://www.mediafire.com/view/?8mxvy0ey5yfdu59 page 16 thats basicly how to Download recovery.img to your phone. But always follow my tutorial or ask me to do it for you

GPS without signal
Yes, I downloaded averything from v5+ tutorial and carefully read and understood this excellent work.
However, manage GPS to work is my priority now.
Is there any light in the dark?
I tried and tried, downloaded EPO files, used MTK Tools and even installed an iGo My Way version compatible with Retina screen.
One hour in the field and only saw a little signal bar of one satellite (if it was a satellite) but no points (red or green) at all in MTK Tools.
Have someone seen at least a single pretty point in the grid?
Thanks for any help.

"Q" said:
Yes, I downloaded averything from v5+ tutorial and carefully read and understood this excellent work.
However, manage GPS to work is my priority now.
Is there any light in the dark?
I tried and tried, downloaded EPO files, used MTK Tools and even installed an iGo My Way version compatible with Retina screen.
One hour in the field and only saw a little signal bar of one satellite (if it was a satellite) but no points (red or green) at all in MTK Tools.
Have someone seen at least a single pretty point in the grid?
Thanks for any help.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ooh thanks for helping out.
I do get red dots yeah but they don't turn green :/
Things you could try is
Download GPS Status & Toolbox : Launch GPS Status & Toolbox. You'll see a compass and some other stats. Hit the menu button for more options.
Make sure you have an active data connection and go to "Manage A-GPS State". Then, tap the "Download" button in the menu that pops up. When it's done, exit the app.
And another thing that made me come closer was changing the gps.conf but I dont remember what tool to use. You can do it manually though. (It's located in system/etc)
For Belgium
NTP_SERVER=be.pool.ntp.org
XTRA_SERVER_1=http://xtra1.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
XTRA_SERVER_2=http://xtra2.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
XTRA_SERVER_3=http://xtra3.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
# DEBUG LEVELS:
# 0 - none, 1 - Error,
# 2 - Warning, 3 - Info
# 4 - Debug, 5 - Verbose
DEBUG_LEVEL =0
ACCURACY_THRES=5
INTERMEDIATE_POS=0
ENABLE_WIPER=1
SUPL_HOST=supl.google.com
SUPL_PORT=7276
REPORT_POSITION_USE_SUPL_REFLOC=1
# blank
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

bOyka8 said:
Ooh thanks for helping out.
I do get red dots yeah but they don't turn green :/
Things you could try is
Download GPS Status & Toolbox : Launch GPS Status & Toolbox. You'll see a compass and some other stats. Hit the menu button for more options.
Make sure you have an active data connection and go to "Manage A-GPS State". Then, tap the "Download" button in the menu that pops up. When it's done, exit the app.
And another thing that made me come closer was changing the gps.conf but I dont remember what tool to use. You can do it manually though. (It's located in system/etc)
For Belgium
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Okay!
At least I have the dots in grid.
8 satellites in red but no singnal bars :/ after 30 min with all assistance enabled and filter off.
It's very strange, all my GPSs (I have 4 more devices) can get possition from cold in less than 20 min,
Some firmware issue here, I pressume.
I will contunue with this...

bOyka8 said:
Anyways, I guess you can get to the part of flashing the phone with CMWR right?
I suggest jus reading the first part of the Rooting untill installing CMW and start there as thats the basic thing you need to do as the files I uploaded already include the patched recovery.img.
To see some pictures, check this out : http://www.mediafire.com/view/?8mxvy0ey5yfdu59 page 16 thats basicly how to Download recovery.img to your phone. But always follow my tutorial or ask me to do it for you
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Ok, I need the V5+ rooted to get access to system/etc....
After reading e/t in tutorial, just a stupid question: " I will loose all changes after flashing, and will need to begin again with configurations?"
I think I know the answer

"Q" said:
Ok, I need the V5+ rooted to get access to system/etc....
After reading e/t in tutorial, just a stupid question: " I will loose all changes after flashing, and will need to begin again with configurations?"
I think I know the answer
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I don't think so, you can still do it without losing everything.
Just flash the recovery.img, then install the rooting zip and you're good to go !
And if you need help rooting this baby, I can do it for you in 2 hours from now

bOyka8 said:
I don't think so, you can still do it without losing everything.
Just flash the recovery.img, then install the rooting zip and you're good to go !
And if you need help rooting this baby, I can do it for you in 2 hours from now
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I managed to do a recovery.img of my last configuration.
All ok, except that phone hangs after the OK green circle on PC screen.
Non responding at all, all black.
But reset from 3.5mm jack and all ok again.
Will do another backup from factory setings, just in case...
what happens after installing CWM Recovery?
can work as normal with phone?
Thanks for 2h supporting

problem!!
bOyka8 said:
I don't think so, you can still do it without losing everything.
Just flash the recovery.img, then install the rooting zip and you're good to go !
And if you need help rooting this baby, I can do it for you in 2 hours from now
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Well, something bad happened.
Afetr the backup opperation tha finished OK, it has a wrong behaviour with battery icon.
Sometimes show the pugged icon and others a ray inside.
When turn off, it finish ok and then vibrates, but a few seconds later the battery icon charging fills the scren (unplugged of course) and few seconds later disappears.
Not a big problem, but after it I tried a second backup after factory settings restore and this time when plug USB on phone while pressing "-" nothing happens. PC do nothing (not installing drivers as before) and flash_tool can't finish the last part of procedure.
I even used differnt cable but nothing. USB parameters are as suggested....
Please help!
Thanks

"Q" said:
Well, something bad happened.
Afetr the backup opperation tha finished OK, it has a wrong behaviour with battery icon.
Sometimes show the pugged icon and others a ray inside.
When turn off, it finish ok and then vibrates, but a few seconds later the battery icon charging fills the scren (unplugged of course) and few seconds later disappears.
Not a big problem, but after it I tried a second backup after factory settings restore and this time when plug USB on phone while pressing "-" nothing happens. PC do nothing (not installing drivers as before) and flash_tool can't finish the last part of procedure.
I even used differnt cable but nothing. USB parameters are as suggested....
Please help!
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Are you using the correct version of SPFT?
For read back you need the v3... (use -) for download you need v2.... (dont use -)
And yeah with this recovery, and root everything works the same !

fixed
bOyka8 said:
Are you using the correct version of SPFT?
For read back you need the v3... for download you need v2....
And yeah with this recovery, and root everything works the same !
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Fixed!!
Nothing worked to make it responding to USB...
Cables ok, config of USB ok too....
Decided opening phone and release power from battery cables.
I have never did it before but succeed on it
Now repeated opperation and made a successful backup in factory settings
Again I had to reset from 3.5mm jack
All ok, no problems (perhaps battery icon, but not sure)
Will continue rooting later

[Q] SGS4 I9505 with Google Edition Rom loses mobile network connection

Hi All,
I flashed the otherwise fabulous Jamaal's Google Experience ROM ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2544474 ).
My problem is, when the phone goes in standby, it loses its mobile carrier.
To reconnect I need to go to settings > mobile networks > mobile networks settings > network carriers.
Phone searches available carriers, finds mine among others (I have vodafone). I select it and then it works great... until next standby.
I saw some other people had this same issue (it is posted also on the ROM's thread), but did not find a solution or workaround.
Mu device details:
Samsung Galaxy S4 I9505
AP: I9505XXUAMDE
CP: I9505XXUAMDE
CSC: I9505OXXAMD8
Thanks in advance to all willing to help!
PS: sorry but couldn't post on specific ROM thread cos I'm noob on xda :cyclops:
UPDATE:
As described in this article, possible solution is:
If you are facing mobile network issues, make sure to update your modem to MK9. You will need to flash the modem using ODIN as it is not currently possible to flash a modem using a custom recovery on the Qualcomm variant of the Galaxy S4.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse

Solution
Hi, in case someone had the same problem I post the solution that worked for me.
Now I'm using Google Experience RC1 and all is working great
1. Installed HEIMDALL.
2. Open terminal in the folder with the modem.bin file
3. Boot SGS4 in DOWNLOAD MODE.
4. Connected to my Mac with the USB cable
5. Find out the modem partition name through command: heimdall print-pit : lists all partitions details.
The partition we are interested in is the partition containing the file modem.bin. Note down the partition name (on my device was: MDM).
After the command execution the device will reboot.
6. Repeat 3 and 4
7. Launch command: heimdall flash --[modem partition name from point 5] modem.bin
Wait patiently until it finished. Device will reboot by itself and if you prayed strong enough all will work fine.
For any doubts, here is a very helpful Heimdall command line guide on the GitHub website.

UMIDIGI S3 Pro

New UMIDIGI S3 Pro
New thread for the new model UMIDIGI S3 Pro Helio P70 Octa core Mtk 6772
Umidigi S3 PRO MT6772 Octa Core 4G LTE 802.11ac 6GB 128GB Android 9 Smartphone 6,3 inches
{
"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"
}
Everybody are Welcome!:good:
MANY THANKS TO OUR MODERATORS TO OPEN AGAIN THIS THREAD !
More attention to the Xda-developers Rules:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/announcement.php?f=256
Many thanks to "SUPER ADMIN" MR. MIKE​

Specification
Basic Information
Brand: UMIDIGI
Language: Multi language
OS: Android 9 Pie
Provide Services: Unlocked
SIM Slot cards: Standby Dual
SIM Card Type: Double Nano SIM
to Sciarba type: 4G Mobile
Hardware
CPU: Helio P70
Cores: 2.1GHz, Octa Core
External Memory: TF card up to 256 GB (not included)
RAM: 6GB of RAM
ROM: 128GB
Network
2G: GSM 1800MHz, GSM 1900MHz, GSM 850MHz, GSM 900MHz
3G: UMTS (WCDMA) / HSPA + / DC-HSDPA: BAND1 / 2/4/5/6/ 8/19
Network Type: FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE , WCDMA
WI-FI: WiFi 2.4G / 5G, 802.11a / b / g / n / ac Wi-Fi
wireless Connectivity: 3G, 4G, Bluetooth, GPS, WiFi, GSM, 2.4GHz / 5GHz WiFi, A-GPS , WiFi Dual Band
4G LTE: B28a / B28b, FDD B1 2100MHz, FDD B13, FDD B17 700MHz, FDD B2 1900MHz, FDD B20 800MHz, FDD B3 1800MHz, FDD B4 1700MHz, FDD B5 850MHz, FDD B7 2600MHz, FDD B8 900MHz, TDD B38 2600MHz, TDD B39 1900MHz, 2300MHz TDD B40, B41 TDD 2500MHz
Screen
The Screen resolution: 2340 x 1080
the Screen Size: 6.3 inches
Screen Type: Capacitive
Camera
Auto Focus: Yes
Retro camera: 48.0MP 12.0MP +
Functions Camera: Beauty face, face recognition
of Camera Type: Cameras Triple
Flashlight: Yes
Camera Front: 20.0MP
Fire Touch: Yes
Video recording: Yes
Multimedia Formats
Live Wallpaper Support: Yes
MS Official format: Excel, PPT, Word
Music Format: MP3, AAC, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, APE, WAV
Picture Format: BMP, GIF, JPEG, JPG, PNG
Video format: MP4, H .264, MPEG4
Other characteristics
Additional Features: Alarm, Browser, Calculator, Calendar, Camera, E-book, fingerprint recognition, fingerprint release, Gravity sensing, Gravity Sensor System, light sensor, Light sensor system, MMS, Notification, proximity Sensor, Sound Recorder, Video Calling
Bluetooth version: Bluetooth V4.2
Google Play Store: yes
I / O Interface: 1 x Nano SIM card slot, 3.5mm audio output port, Microphone, Card Slot Nano SIM / TF Speaker, Type-C
Sensor: Accelerometer, E-Compass, geomagnetic sensor, gravity sensor, gyroscope sensor proximity
Sound Recorder: yes
Battery
Battery capacity (mAh): Built-in 5150mAh
Package Contents
Back: 1
Phone: 1
Charger: 1
SIM Needle: 1
USB cable: 1
Dimensions and weight
Package Size: 18.50 x 18.50 x 4.20 cm / 7.28 x 7.28 x 1.65 inches
Weight Package: 0.5840 kg
Product Size: 15.70 x 7.50 x 0 85 cm / 6.18 x 2.95 x 0.33 inch
Weight of Product: 0.2170 kg​

Recovery modded +
How to receive Right Root in this new Device S3PRO From UMIDIGI Brand
This Thread is not for beginners and all the steps made will be down the warrancy at own risk.
This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing a custom recovery image
on your MediaTek based UMIDIGI smartphone and to receive right root access.
Some possible issues that might need your attention:
Custom recovery images of different Android versions are not always interchangeable. For example, you can't install an Android 5.0 recovery on a 4.4 system and so on. Any exceptions are mentioned in the list of recovery images.
At most of the devices, after flashing the TWRP image, first you have to boot into recovery (TWRP) or the stock recovery will be restored.
At some devices, after flashing TWRP, first you have to root your phone (install SuperSU or Magisk) or it won't be able to boot into the system.
Once you've rooted your device, you won't be able to install OTA updates anymore but the only way to update your phone is flashing with SP Flash Tool. Flashing a stock ROM (with the stock recovery) will make you able to install OTA updates again.
At some devices (or specific ROM versions), when powering on your phone to boot into TWRP (power + vol-up), after about 3 seconds, you have to release the power button (even if your screen is still black) and keep only the vol-up button pressed until the TWRP welcome screen pops up or the recovery will be skipped and your phone will boot into the system.
What you need:
Driver for Preloader USB VCOM mode:
Windows 10 already can automatically install it or you can use this:
MTK_Driver_Auto_Installer_SP_Drivers_20160804.exe
SP Flash Tool application:
SP_Flash_Tool_v5.1904
Adb Command for Windows pc:
Command adb for dos/windows
A custom recovery image that fits your phone
Twrp By material Design test 1:
Scatter + Recovery twrp
Twrp By material Design test 2:
https://www.mediafire.com/file/r486...wrp_323_Mat_Des__UmidigiS3_Pro_test2.rar/file
New Twrp 3.3.1 test 1:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/kajeg9bbcb0kb55/recovery-twrp-3.3.1_Umidigi_S3_Pro_Test1.rar/file
Procedure to how to flash the Recovery into Umidigi S3 Pro
Now is not possible to flash the recovery throught flashtool because there is a bootloader locked so we must go ahead with adb command.
1) download all the previous files;
2) in Android S3 Pro in "Settings System details" enter in about phone ot make visible the developer options click several times on about phone ....
3) in Setting System will be now shown the developer menu' enter and switch to visible OEM unlocking allow the bootloader to be unlocked.
4) in Setting System --> the developer menu' --->debug usb activated and connected the usb cable to the phone and the other side to the pc...
5) Now in windows pc run the commad cmd or open a ms-dos window and enter in the adb2 folder
(adb folder when you extraced the adb command and check with adb command);
Type: adb devices .....if the device is recognized type: adb reboot bootloader
6) SEEMS NOT RUN THIS STEP IN THIS DEVICE
(reboot the phone and with power menu' and volume + in the same time enter in booting menu'.......select fastboot mode.)
7) do not remove the usb cable.....now you entered in Fastboot menu...
write the command fastboot devices...and the phone connected with the usb cable must answer the command that is connected..
8) use the command
fastboot oem unlock
o
Fastboot flashing unlock
and wait checking the device screen.....
9) copy with windows command the recovery twrp.img in the adb folder and renamed it with recovery.img
to flash in the phone use this command : Fastboot flash flash recovery recovery.img
the process will start ...and wait it...
10) make this command to reboot into recovery mode: fastboot reboot.
11) now take the buttons pushed with power menu' + volume + and select recovery mode....
12) in recovery mode will show probably russian language...skip the alert with the arrow back and enter in details menu' on the right top to change the language...
NOW NOT REBOOT INTO ANDROID SYSTEM WITHOUT MAKE THE ROOT STEPS
because the android system protection will flash automatically the recovery original and all of you will lost the recovery twrp flashed before
and all of you will repeit all the preious steps again
How to Root your Umidigi S3 Pro
How to Root:
Enter in the Recovery mode.....
You need to FORMAT the partition given TWICE a simple deletion is not enough it seems in Android 7 and upper.
Follow this procedure in this exact order and should solve most problems.
1. Install TWRP through flashtool or adb command and then directly restore in recovery (twrp) do not enter in android system under penalty of twrp deletion and restoration of the original recovery.
2. Select Wipe / Advanced / select date Yes to confirm. When finished, choose Restart, then always in recovery.
3. Choose Wipe Advanced Format DATA again type Yes to confirm When it ends choose Restart always in recovery.
4. Select Wipe and select cache and Dalvik scroll to confirm When it finishes choose Restart and always in Recovery.
5. Now install Magisk 17.1 use this version tested
Magisk 17.1 (Tested)
you can restart in the android system and you will find magisk installed.
For a full root you have to install from the play store busybox app and install the busybox binaries at least in sbin and bin (system folders) the app will guide you
Busybox see here:
Busybox in the google playstore
I prefer this app to others because of its track automation that doesn't require much experience.
@Everybody
the custom recovery twrp test1 is already in testng phase..................... ​

This could be best in class for the price ($279.99 on sale). What's the developer community like for Umidigi? Is bootloader normally unlockable etc? Very tempting compared to Redmi Note 7 Pro

Just purchased one, well soon see how good.

any word on root?

THANK YOU
Woooo-hooooooo! got me one ordered....
I cannot wait to see That you guys (and ladies) have
in store for this phone. hopefully as many goodies as you have for galaxy s5
-----and,......thank you ALL for all of that, by the way.....you guys are
:good::good: !!!AWESOME!!!:good::good:

Don't get your hopes up... there is no root for the S2 Pro still. I read something about efuse protection but unconfirmed.
Hoping a dev will try to root this S3 Pro
...and that UmiDigi learned from their previous mistakes and deliver a great phone with no camera/battery/charge-port issues, that is really running Pie.
It is a big gamble, but one I was willing to make for $289.
BOUNTY: If a Dev does make a way to root my S3 Pro, I will send them a free S2 (lightly used, doesn't always charge but does sometimes, and always works when plugged in). -lol, if they want it.
(Bounty not valid if it turns out the phone is easily rooted using available tools)

Hi, yes when the device will arrive in my hands i will continue to make a review and i will open a specific detailed thread about how to receive right root and others mods on it!

Can't wait for my Umidigi S3 Pro that is due to arrive in 1-2 weeks.
Generally, do you guys know what is Mediatek devices development like? Any hope for the P70 processor to get some custom ROMs?
Sent from my Lenovo P2a42 using Tapatalk

stazz83 said:
Can't wait for my Umidigi S3 Pro that is due to arrive in 1-2 weeks.
Generally, do you guys know what is Mediatek devices development like? Any hope for the P70 processor to get some custom ROMs?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Is too early to speak about the custom rom... This device is not arrived to anyone and no one firmware is pubblished yet!

Yeah, true, but my question is about Mediatek devices development in general. What could we hope for?
Sent from my Lenovo P2a42 using Tapatalk

Project treble
ghost45 said:
Is too early to speak about the custom rom... This device is not arrived to anyone and no one firmware is pubblished yet!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Will treble project be possible on this device?

totmakina said:
Will treble project be possible on this device?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Probably yes when it will arrive in my hands..

ghost45 said:
Probably yes when it will arrive in my hands..
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thanks. The S3 pro will be an excellent mobile. With twrp already impressive !!

I don't know guys... I'm worried about this phone and the camera app. Do you have any informations about slow motion video and night mode photography? For this Sony sensor and this processor should be super easy...
But te umidigi team is really small and I'm worried that they don't know how to use potential of this Sony camera sensor and mediatek processor.
I hope I can install GCAM or openCamera
I see they have huge problem to sent s3 pro to indigogo customers but what about aliexpress customers...? How long we have to wait for it?

The twrp is pubblished in official forum... I will update also this thread.. I need a period of test phase....

Good Notice! TWRP!!
ghost45 said:
The twrp is pubblished in official forum... I will update also this thread.. I need a period of test phase....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hello Ghost! I already saw the publication of your post in the official forum. Now download the twrp and also download the official rom to have it in reserve.
Hopy bought the s3 pro. I just hoped that the official rom would come out to carry a twrp that already had realme u1 if no one did it. But luckily you posted one that will be installed when I get the smartphone. When I arrive, you can count on me for any help. It would be nice to have treble for this team. We trust you !!

Hi
Just received this phone, do you know if xda will open a new dedicated forum?
Thx

cy-rock said:
Hi
Just received this phone, do you know if xda will open a new dedicated forum?
Thx
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
How long did it take to receive it, my friend? I asked for it yesterday and I already want to have it in the. Hands