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[ROM] Flytouch2 Froyo [Stragulus]

Froyo NAND ROM for Flytouch2 by Stragulus
Video demonstrating how to flash the tablet after having created the bootable SD-card: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47kf4-Vbba8#t=3
RELEASE NOTES
Please provide feedback if things work, or do not work for you.
If it eats your tablet, don't blame me. I deem it low-risk though, if it fails you can reflash it using burntool or another bootable sd-card just like before.
INSTALLATION
Installation is slightly different from normal releases because it requires flashing in 2 steps. Luckily, it's really easy:
1. Download bootable SD-card image and unzip: http://www.mediafire.com/?4quqzqyce9eje7a
2. Write image to an SD-card that's at least 1GB in size using WinHex:
Get WinHex here: http://www.winhex.com/winhex/
In WinHex: tools, disk tools, clone disk
Choose file from zip (sdcard.img)
Choose the sd card as your destination
Start sector: fill in 0, also make sure the directories are correct on left
When finished, take out the card.
In linux, you just unzip the file and use dd to write it to the sd-card:
Code:
dd if=/path/to/sdcard.img of=/dev/sdX # (where sdX is your scsi disk device, check dmesg)
3. Turn off tablet and put sd-card in TOP slot (between the 2 usb ports).
4. Turn on tablet. It will report that it is booting off the sd-card, and that it's flashing kernel + filesystems.
5. Take out the sd-card when the tablet asks you to do so (takes less than a minute). Put it in the OTHER sd-card slot (bottom one), and reboot the tablet by holding down the power for 10 seconds to turn it off, then press it again to turn it on.
6. You will now see the tablet booting with a *GREEN* screen. The screen will flash twice to indicate it's starting. The flashing itself will take longer than in the previous step, a few minutes. If succesful, it will automatically reboot, after which you're done and you're booting the new firmware! You'll see a different boot screen (equalizer on a black background)
7. After it has booted and you have unlocked the screen, reboot the tablet first thing! First boots in android always tend to be behave erratically. This is unrelated to this firmware and applies to all Android setups.
If step 6 fails (which is very unlikely), it will stay on the green screen and it will keep on flashing the screen. In that case, you'll have to turn it off. Most likely problem for this is a corrupt SD-card. See troubleshooting below.
Make sure to never put that sd-card back in the top-slot without erasing it first, as it will reflash your tablet!
TROUBLESHOOTING
The 'green screen' keeps flashing!
The installer will dump a text file on the root of the sd-card which you can inspect. The file is called fail_reason.txt. If no such file exists, things are seriously wrong and the tablet couldn't even properly write to the sd-card. If using another SD-card, or rewriting the SD-card doesn't help, please upload the fail_reason.txt file here.
Flashing was succesful, but the system doesn't boot up!
The installer dumps one or more text files on the root of your sd-card during the 'green screen' flashing stage. Upload all these files and link to them here.
TODO
Find out why some users can't get past the android boot animation despite seemingly succesful flashing
Rewrite instructions for creating the sdcard @ windows
Figure out why Titanium Backup doesn't work
(**) Tested:
wifi, ethernet port
battery status works, g-sensor works
touchscreen works (precalibrated, you cannot recalibrate it using the settings app)
HD video playback works (I recommend Meridian player)
Market works (full)
angry birds works ( thought I'd mention it )
The firmware has already been rooted! You can connect using adb over wifi, and type 'su' to become root. Find your IP address using the Android System Info app.
GPS confirmed

Tablet details:
CPU: InfoTM IMAPX220 1GHz CPU ARM1136
Display: 10.2” (WXVGA 1024×600 ) LCD (26M)
RAM: 256MB DDR2 / ROM: 2GB
Camera: 1.3M
GPS: HopeRF XN203
Wifi: AzureWave 802.11B/G
Battery: 3800mah
Adapter: 9V 2/5A
2x USB
1x RJ45
1x HDMI
2x MicroSD
1x Stylus-slot
- Vibration
- Accelerometer
Dimension: 269.91mm*170.45mm*14.89mm 700gr
Buttons: Back, Home, Menu, Volume, Wifi, Reset and Power
Also known as
- FlyTouch II
- SuperPAD
- WOWpad
- WWE10
- PC1002I
- HyPE-Pad
- ZH10X2
- APad GF10
- CEM111
- Daystar MD10
- Careeror CM10104

Is it really a 1ghz cpu this time?
Cause, i heard it was only 800mhz and wasn't cortex a8

flyboyovyick said:
Is it really a 1ghz cpu this time?
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You can look up the specs here.

Just got one yesterday, and so far I would say it is a very nice unit.
Everything is very responsive compared to other android tablets I have tried.
The book reader is very nice, and the video player is great. Played a 900mb divx movie without a hitch.
Market works good on this unit also.
My only problem is that when I try to run the system update.apk that came on the unit it asks for a license. A 20 digit code. If I select register later it will not allow for update check because it says it is an unincorporated device.
Like I said earlier market works fine, have downloaded several apps.
I even tried the market fix for the Zenithink ZT-180 from this forum hoping if I inserted a new androidID I could check for updates. No luck.
Any ideas?
Do you know where I can find updates and roms for this unit on the internet?
I got the system update.apk from the root and thought maybe I could check somehow where it was pointing the tablet to look for the updates. Is this possible?
I am currently running dory-r2.1.925 and kernel 2.6.32.9 [email protected] #1

cjadams51 said:
Just got one yesterday, and so far I would say it is a very nice unit.
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Nice to hear! Your problem with the license-code is a known issue, many people have that problem. Just ignore for it now, the manufacturer said their will be a new ROM which doesn't ask for it.

Thanks for providing a resource for this machine.
Will the rom updates be posted here when they are made available or can you direct me to the manufacturers website, as I can not update via the system update app?

ROM's will be posted here, but those websites are:
Gome www.gome.com.cn
InfoTM www.infotmic.com.cn
As soon as there is a new ROM, i will update this topic.

Just ordered one. I sent back my broken ZT-180 and they are sending me a discounted FT2. A few questions:
1) The ZT-180 didn't have a true sleep mode. Does this?
2) The ZT-180 only has a 3-Axis accelerometer, making it useless for apps and games that use the g-sensor (it just has screen rotation). How's this one?
3) How's the battery compare? The last one was terrible.
4) Does it seem faster? Slower? Same?

Zap! said:
1) The ZT-180 didn't have a true sleep mode. Does this?
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I am not sure. I haven't received mine yet.
Zap! said:
2) The ZT-180 only has a 3-Axis accelerometer, making it useless for apps and games that use the g-sensor (it just has screen rotation). How's this one?
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I believe its the same (also also 3-Axis).
Zap! said:
3) How's the battery compare? The last one was terrible.
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ZT-180 has 2000mAH, this one has 3800mAh, so it's almost double!
Zap! said:
4) Does it seem faster? Slower? Same?
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Exactly the same CPU speed.

Drazix said:
I am not sure. I haven't received mine yet.
I believe its the same (also also 3-Axis).
ZT-180 has 2000mAH, this one has 3800mAh, so it's almost double!
Exactly the same CPU speed.
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Hmm, really hope the accelerometer works in games and it has a sleep mode. Lemme know when you get it please.

Zap! said:
Lemme know when you get it please.
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It's already shipped, so I get it in 3 days. But maybe 'cjadams51' can provide this info sooner.

It's a bit of an odyssey to order one here in Germany, but I started collecting material and info related to the FlyTouch2:
onderka.com/inhalt/gome-flytouch2-android-tablet/
The system/board-codename is "Emma", and I'm so curious how development of this thingy will turn out.

On this site that sells the FT2, I asked the following and got answers:
Does the g-sensor work in games, or does it just have auto-rotation?
Does it have a sleep mode?
Administrator yes, it can play g-sensor games.
yes, it has sleep mode also.
Thanks
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That's strange, because the same page lists the following specification:
gravity sensor
3 direction
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And 3 axes = no games

Anyone got some informations about of there will be a constant firmware improve like the zt-180? And if there maybe release the code

Gsensor works fine in the game labyrith. The screen however when playing this game does not display in full screen mode, only about quarter screen. I assume because it was designed for phone, but gsensor seems as responsive as playing it on my phone. The only draw back to the tablet so far is the battery life could definitely be better. I have not messed with gps that much. I am also trying to get it to work with my 3g mobile broadband card. I have a 595u card from sprint. Would love to be able to plug into usb and have internet on the go.
Any suggestions to get this going. When I plug in it is not reconized in the 3g settings.
Really enjoying ebook reader and movie player.
Not sure what you mean by true sleep mode. It does seem to go to sleep (screen turns off) when inactive.
In fact using it now on wifi to browse this forum hoping for rom update.

Drazix said:
That's strange, because the same page lists the following specification:
And 3 axes = no games
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cjadams51 said:
Gsensor works fine in the game labyrith. The screen however when playing this game does not display in full screen mode, only about quarter screen. I assume because it was designed for phone, but gsensor seems as responsive as playing it on my phone. The only draw back to the tablet so far is the battery life could definitely be better. I have not messed with gps that much. I am also trying to get it to work with my 3g mobile broadband card. I have a 595u card from sprint. Would love to be able to plug into usb and have internet on the go.
Any suggestions to get this going. When I plug in it is not reconized in the 3g settings.
Really enjoying ebook reader and movie player.
Not sure what you mean by true sleep mode. It does seem to go to sleep (screen turns off) when inactive.
In fact using it now on wifi to browse this forum hoping for rom update.
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Well, that could only mean one of two things:
1) It's incorrectly listed as 3-axis.
2) It is what I've suspected all along. That Zenithink, with their 3-axis ZT-180, got it wrong when they blamed it on the g-sensor. The ZT-180 can indeed make use of the g-sensor in games, it's just Zenithink's incompetence that's holding it back.
As for true sleep, the ZT-180 doesn't have one. When it times out, the screen goes darker but there's still some light. It never goes totally black unless the unit is powered off, or dead.

Zap!: It's not one of two things, it must be both things
cjadams51: Can you tell more about the battery life? How many hours can you use it?

Drazix said:
Zap!: It's not one of two things, it must be both things
cjadams51: Can you tell more about the battery life? How many hours can you use it?
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The battery life varies of course depending on what your doing. w/ wifi on and surfing maybe 1.5 - 2 hours. As an ebook reader with no wifi over 2 hours.
I am also noticing that the battery gauge is a little sporadic and does not seem always be dependable or accurate. I need to install a battery info app, so I can get a better idea.
The gauge currently reminds me of sometimes when I install a new rom on my mt3g the battery guage seems to be sporadic before it settles down and becomes a more reliable. Still getting a feel for it. It could also be that I am using a little more than I think, I just know that I've gotten hit with the 15% battery warning several times, and it seems like I had not been using it that much.

[Q] what kind of device i have? i m going to brick it?

i bought a chinese tab, now it as a faked android 2.2 (it's 2.1 but it just say 2.2)
touchscreen sensitivity is horrible, and now with this problem is unusable.. so i want to try to flash the correct android 2.1 firmware but i dont know wich one!
My device is a telechip 720mhz pad (seen using setcpu) i can only see that the nand free space size is 2,97gb (when connected to pc as ext disk) it has no ON/OFF SWTICH! only a thin hole to push for reset. It has 1 mini usb (2.0), 1 usb (1.0), 1 hdmi out, 1 3.5jack out, 3 button for navigate + 1 main button (like ipad) that can power on/off (keep pressed) or just put device in stand by (short press).
It's a 2 point touch screen and don't know how to verify ram, i only know i have 50-70 mb free when idle. I has also 360° sensor movement, and a cheap camera.
i bought it from sunsky-online and it' called hw-702t on the website, but on the manual it's called hw-701t, and some pages later it's called mid701
can some one please help me? THANKS!
edit: i found it on ebay, there are some photos to help you identify it!
cgi.ebay.it/Tablet-PC-aPad-ePad-Android-2-2-WiFi-4GB-7-Camera-NEW-/250749268998

test and Ok
Hi I also have one of these there is a firmware on the internet works wonderfully q
arqeuivo name and t8902 (S22) or search for 702t firmware q will appear in google what do you want
w³.androidtablets.net/forum/telechips-based/6959-firmware-problem-hw-702t-telechips-8902-a.html[/url]
good luck

chbend said:
Hi I also have one of these there is a firmware on the internet works wonderfully q
arqeuivo name and t8902 (S22) or search for 702t firmware q will appear in google what do you want
w³.androidtablets.net/forum/telechips-based/6959-firmware-problem-hw-702t-telechips-8902-a.html[/url]
good luck
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Hi!
I have a tablet HW-702T with the original FW, what's the FW that works wonderfully? I can not understand the link
Many thanks

Pantech SKY Vega Racer2 IM-A830 A800 Android4 ICS multi language custom ROM

Pantech Vega
I am trying build Pantech SKY Vega Racer2 IM-A830 A800 Android4 ICS multi language custom ROM
, have fix bootup SIM active change language and SMS send problem. I need some help get the phone dail, system UI XML native language translation.
1 Telephone answering phoned normal.
2, normal SMS carrier SMS you want to delete this phone number, with no word limit 360 SMS test.
3, gps normal, Star Search soon.
4, the data connection is used normally.
5, wifi network is normal, just brushing, use encryption for the first time sometimes to switch several times, post full normal.
6, nfc normal.
7, usb connect the computer to recognize 830s, the various operations everything is normal.
8, Bluetooth unconditional test unknown whether normal.
9, and other assorted features full normal, not that unusual, especially the quick switch.
10 mobile signal reception ability did not improve to the same as before, a common problem of the Pantech signal not compare cottage, this may be a hardware problem.
11, usb transfer the hdmi line wireless is no longer out signal, normally put online video on TV.
Conclusion: Comprehensive online user 830l, s, k three machines through brush rom, there is no essential difference between
picture look here: zqhjohn.tumblr.com

i also plan to get the A830 but was wondering if it can be used in other countries? is the 3G/ GSM compatible with HK/ China mobile networks?
BTW where did you get your?
thanks

Enabe EDGE 2G Data support in SKY A830S ,K
zqhjohn.tumblr.com/post/33703805519/enabe-edge-2g-data-support-in-sky-a830s

Up
Sent from my IM-A810K using xda app-developers app

Pantech Official PC Suite download link
c724062.r62.cf2.rackcdn.com/PantechPCSuite_1.1.1.3437.exe

A800S version 219 - 221 OTA update flash zip.
flash this zip from CWM recovery, only use for 219 version.
http://www.kuaipan.cn/file/id_68433827051077638.htm

the A850 looks really cool with those specs!
hoping to get my hands on an A840 though :fingers-crossed:

update IM-A840 ROM have full screen Mod Automatic support with LMT gestures, any APP and games are fullsreen enable,
full screen Mode and Nav bar (back, home menu button)Virtual Key Mode can easy switch just replace a single framework-res file !
typically through "pie" buttons at the edge of the screen, pics look http://zqhjohn.tumblr.com/post/35043114763/update-im-a840s-rom-have-full-screen-mod-automatic
What is LMT , check here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330150&highlight=lmt+1+5

update IM-A830 ROM have full screen Mod Automatic support with LMT gestures, any APP and games are fullsreen enable,
full screen Mode and nav bar (back, home menu button)Virtual Key Mode can easy switch just replace a single framework-res file !
typically through "pie" buttons at the edge of the screen,
What is LMT , check here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330150&highlight=lmt+1+5

new A810K released, have fix SMS. english only http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=102856&uk=252605960

My vegaRacer2 will arrive in few hours

link to your ROM
zqhjohn said:
update IM-A830 ROM have full screen Mod Automatic support with LMT gestures, any APP and games are fullsreen enable,
full screen Mode and nav bar (back, home menu button)Virtual Key Mode can easy switch just replace a single framework-res file !
typically through "pie" buttons at the edge of the screen,
What is LMT , check here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1330150&highlight=lmt+1+5
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i would gladly like to try your rom...i have racer 2 a830s...do you have a link?:fingers-crossed:
the hide on screen button is wicked!and i believe this rom has the sms fix also...hope i can try your rom!

if you Android4 ICS have battery Consume too fast problem , try flash old 1.46_Baseband
modem .copy to storage and install zip from Recovery, download link

chupi_24 said:
i would gladly like to try your rom...i have racer 2 a830s...do you have a link?:fingers-crossed:
the hide on screen button is wicked!and i believe this rom has the sms fix also...hope i can try your rom!
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what is your phone version?

zqhjohn said:
Pantech Vega
I am trying build Pantech SKY Vega Racer2 IM-A830 A800 Android4 ICS multi language custom ROM
, have fix bootup SIM active change language and SMS send problem. I need some help get the phone dail, system UI XML native language translation.
1 Telephone answering phoned normal.
2, normal SMS carrier SMS you want to delete this phone number, with no word limit 360 SMS test.
3, gps normal, Star Search soon.
4, the data connection is used normally.
5, wifi network is normal, just brushing, use encryption for the first time sometimes to switch several times, post full normal.
6, nfc normal.
7, usb connect the computer to recognize 830s, the various operations everything is normal.
8, Bluetooth unconditional test unknown whether normal.
9, and other assorted features full normal, not that unusual, especially the quick switch.
10 mobile signal reception ability did not improve to the same as before, a common problem of the Pantech signal not compare cottage, this may be a hardware problem.
11, usb transfer the hdmi line wireless is no longer out signal, normally put online video on TV.
Conclusion: Comprehensive online user 830l, s, k three machines through brush rom, there is no essential difference between
picture look here: zqhjohn.tumblr.com
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where can i download multi language rom for these models?

i have sky a800s and i cant send sms more than 80 bytes....i have tried go sms pro,handcent,pansi sms but none of these worked.
Same error from all these three apps : MESSAGE NOT SENT :
It really sucks.....please help me !

zqhjohn said:
A800S version 219 - 221 OTA update flash zip.
flash this zip from CWM recovery, only use for 219 version.
http://www.kuaipan.cn/file/id_68433827051077638.htm
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Is it jelly bean or ics, and what about sms problem, is it fixed
Sent from my IM-A830L using xda app-developers app

zqhjohn said:
if you Android4 ICS have battery Consume too fast problem , try flash old 1.46_Baseband
modem .copy to storage and install zip from Recovery, download link
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A friend of mine is having difficulty with a800s giving really low battery life so Can you provide link for 1.46_baseband modem, and also tell me how to flash recovery as mine is with stock android recovery and it is not giving me the option to install Zip from sdcard. Please provide help on urgent bases
Sent from my IM-A830L using xda app-developers app

plz give 1.46_baseband modem link
LineArc said:
A friend of mine is having difficulty with a800s giving really low battery life so Can you provide link for 1.46_baseband modem, and also tell me how to flash recovery as mine is with stock android recovery and it is not giving me the option to install Zip from sdcard. Please provide help on urgent bases
Sent from my IM-A830L using xda app-developers app
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I also having this problem in my phone. plz give 1.46_baseband modem link. Thanks

JIAYU G3S Smartphone MTK6589 Quad Core Android 4.2 4.5 Inch IPS Gorillla Glass Screen

The Jiayu G3S is in market now and I found it in Mod Edit: Commercial link removed.
Only cost $199.99! It deserves your notice!
Model: JIAYU G3S
Band
2G: GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
3G: WCDMA 2100MHz
Sim Card : Dual Sim Card dual Standby
Service Provide : Unlocked
Style : Bar
Color : Black
Shell Material: Plastic
System
OS : Android 4.2
CPU : MTK6589, Cortex A7 quad core, 1.2GHz;
GPU: Imagination Power SGX544
ROM : 4GB
RAM : 1GB
Screen
Display Size : 4.5 Inch IPS screen
Type: Retina screen, 326PPI, Corning Gorilla Glass
Resolution : 1280 x 720 pixels
Screen Color : 16000K Colors
Support Format
Ringtones Type : Polyphonic/MP3
Audio File Format : MP3/WAV/AMR/AWB
Video File Format : 3GP/MPEG4
Image File Format : JPEG/BMP/GIF/PNG/GIF
E-book Format: TXT/CHM/DOC/HTML
FM Radio : Yes, earphone needed
Earphone Port : 3.5mm
Card Extend : Support TF card up to 32GB
Data Transfer & Connectivity
Data transfer : USB/Bluetooth
Mobile internet : WAP/WIFI
General
Camera/Picture Resolution : Dual Cameras, front camera: 2.0MP, back camera: 8.0MP
with flashlight and auto focus, up to 3264×2448 pixels;
Language : English, Arabic, Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Melayu, Bengali, Deutsch, Espanol, French, Italiano, India Urdu, Nederlands, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Turkish, Russian, Persian, Hindi, Thai, Simplified/Traditional Chinese
Phonebook : 500
Message : SMS/MMS
Input: Handwrite/Keypad
TV : No
GPS : Yes, built in, also support A-GPS
With EPO assistance to speed up postioning
JAVA : No
WIFI : Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth : Bluetooth 2.0
Gravity Sensor: Yes
Multi-Touch : Yes, 5 point touch
Dimensions : 135 x 65x10.8mm
Net Weight(Including battery): 155g
Standby Time : About 2~3 days
Other Feature : 3G, GPS, WIFI, Bluetooth, FM radio, Ebook, Email, Messaging,
VPN Services, wallpapers, calendar, calculator, clock, tethering & portable hotspot,
camera, compass, gyroscope, etc
Package
Size : 182 x 101 x 50mm
Weight: 370g
Accessories
1 x 2750mAh Battery
1 x Charger
1 x USB Cable
1 x User Manual(English, Russian, Spanish, German)

root for G3S?
does the root for G3S G4?

Will the G3 custom ROMS's work on this phone?

RobinVdBroecke said:
Will the G3 custom ROMS's work on this phone?
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Nope, completely different architecture (new chipset). Don't try.

mmaacc said:
Nope, completely different architecture (new chipset). Don't try.
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I heard somewhere that the G3S has the same chipset as the G4. Is that true?
If G4 ROMs don't work on it, where can I find ROMs that do?

thanks good worck

jack.sm said:
as far as i know it will not be rooted in shoppingmins.com
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I have order it from minideal and they say that it will be rooted

order
I have ordered today from minideal too.
Let's see..

The latest firmware for the G3S is dated 20130523. That's just 2 weeks old. Andorid 4.2.1 with Kernel 3.4.5. There is nothing close from 3rd parties for the G3, so for the moment I stick with that. It's kinda hybrid with LewaOS as it seems, has the themes, launcher, some other files. Fully rooted, so it's simple to get rid of the few Chinese apps if you don't need them.
Here's the link (use Google to translate): http://bbs.ejiayu.com/thread-557884-1-1.html

thlmobile said:
Do you have white version?
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Only black and silver till now.

jiayu G3s
any one bouhgt this phone yet??i still don't have read any review from XDA

brady56 said:
any one bouhgt this phone yet??i still don't have read any review from XDA
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Two people ordered from minideal but phones not arrived yet.

I ordered my Jiayu G3S from Aliexpress (1.06) and he should ship to me tomorrow, or day after tomorrow. After that I will report you, whats goin on

First of all GPS works perfect (some of users report gps fix issue) now everything works fine. My Jiayu ships to me with Android Jelly Bean 4.2.1, 3.4.5 Kernel, and Root Access on board. No bug as far, Antutu v3.3.1 Bench result : 12 813. My last smartphone was SGS+ and I must say Jiayu G3S got way better price/quality relationship. So far 5+ this is my rate from 1 to 6.

sajm said:
First of all GPS works perfect (some of users report gps fix issue) now everything works fine. My Jiayu ships to me with Android Jelly Bean 4.2.1, 3.4.5 Kernel, and Root Access on board. No bug as far, Antutu v3.3.1 Bench result : 12 813. My last smartphone was SGS+ and I must say Jiayu G3S got way better price/quality relationship. So far 5+ this is my rate from 1 to 6.
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Cool, a G3S owner! Would you mind answering some questions about the device?
Can you please check if the compass works correctly? (Use GPS status or Google Sky map - the view of the sky should adjust according to where you're pointing the phone).
Also, shops mention the G3S has a gyroscope too. I don't know any apps that actually use it to accomplish something, only device-testing apps (Z-device test, many other, similar apps). Would you mind checking if that works?
The wired headset - I assume the bundled headset is a typical "android" one, stereo phones + mono mic + 1 button. Does the button get registered - can you control music playback (play/pause) with it when the screen is off?

myxal said:
Cool, a G3S owner! Would you mind answering some questions about the device?
Can you please check if the compass works correctly? (Use GPS status or Google Sky map - the view of the sky should adjust according to where you're pointing the phone).
Also, shops mention the G3S has a gyroscope too. I don't know any apps that actually use it to accomplish something, only device-testing apps (Z-device test, many other, similar apps). Would you mind checking if that works?
The wired headset - I assume the bundled headset is a typical "android" one, stereo phones + mono mic + 1 button. Does the button get registered - can you control music playback (play/pause) with it when the screen is off?
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Be my guest
1. Indeed compass works fine, I checked it on Google maps and Google Sky Map.
2. Yes it has gyroscope I checked it as you suggested on Z-Device.
3. And YES button is registered: I can control playback (play/pause) normally and also when the screen is off, Answering calls, Pick the last number from calls and call, make all things as you always do with android
I tried Gta3 from market, it works with full details with no lag! Dead Trigger full details - extra smooth, everything on this phone works ideal - extra smooth this is the best word to describe this device. Trust me on word.
Im still testing new things, if u have more questions? Ask me

sajm said:
Be my guest
1. Indeed compass works fine, I checked it on Google maps and Google Sky Map.
2. Yes it has gyroscope I checked it as you suggested on Z-Device.
3. And YES button is registered: I can control playback (play/pause) normally and also when the screen is off, Answering calls, Pick the last number from calls and call, make all things as you always do with android
I tried Gta3 from market, it works with full details with no lag! Dead Trigger full details - extra smooth, everything on this phone works ideal - extra smooth this is the best word to describe this device. Trust me on word.
Im still testing new things, if u have more questions? Ask me
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That's great (I should have asked these before I bought my A789, which I'll be replacing with either G3S or G4 advanced)
I'm not sure what is the "standard way" for a notification LED to behave on Android, but my old Blade would start blinking green on ANY notification and blink red on low battery. I addition to that, it would stay red when charging and charge was below 90%, and stay green when charge was >90% and was plugged in.
What can the LED on the G3S do - can it also convey charging state as it does on the Blade?
Beyond the notification LED, I'm mildly interested (I assume it either works or won't be a problem to fix myself) in the following:
The ROM partitioning - how large is the /data partition (called "Internal storage, I think) and the "USB storage", if any? (The A789 has way too much USB storage and too little /data, had to flash the MBR/EBR to fix that...)
Any issues with the screen brightness? My A789 gets randomly stuck on full blast until I lock the screen.
What kind of recovery is bundled/available? Is it easy to get into with a key combination?

myxal said:
That's great (I should have asked these before I bought my A789, which I'll be replacing with either G3S or G4 advanced)
I'm not sure what is the "standard way" for a notification LED to behave on Android, but my old Blade would start blinking green on ANY notification and blink red on low battery. I addition to that, it would stay red when charging and charge was below 90%, and stay green when charge was >90% and was plugged in.
What can the LED on the G3S do - can it also convey charging state as it does on the Blade?
Beyond the notification LED, I'm mildly interested (I assume it either works or won't be a problem to fix myself) in the following:
The ROM partitioning - how large is the /data partition (called "Internal storage, I think) and the "USB storage", if any? (The A789 has way too much USB storage and too little /data, had to flash the MBR/EBR to fix that...)
Any issues with the screen brightness? My A789 gets randomly stuck on full blast until I lock the screen.
What kind of recovery is bundled/available? Is it easy to get into with a key combination?
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Considering LED notification: works fine, behavior is the same like in your Blade. I think is standard way of behave LED in android.
1. Internal storage has 4Gb and 2.5Gb for user space. U can mount Micro Sd card up to 32GB. I use 16GB micro sd card class 10.
2. Screen brightness works perfect, both in auto mode and manual mode.
3. To access recovery I am using Rom Manager, and recovery looks like in other smartphones with stock recovery.

sajm said:
U can mount Micro Sd card up to 32GB.
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64GB works also.

Please tell me, what weight, 135g or 154g?

Homtom HT10 firmware HOMTOM-HT10-Android6.0-V01-20170226

Homtom HT10
a new official firmware has been released:
HOMTOM-HT10-Android6.0-V01-20170226.zip
http://www.homtom.cc/
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0By2t6rTTiNQNcEJ1QkpKQnhzck0/view?usp=sharing
no change log unfortunately
could you please report if those major bugs listed bellow are finally fixed?
is it rootable? if yes, how?
- no OTA update
- losing user language preference (simcard default language is used instead)
- losing connectivity (cannot make/receive calls)
- iris / pattern unlock crash/reboot
- random reboot
- screen calibration issue (not responding sometimes and it cannot be fixed with calibration apps from Google store)
- blurry pictures (slow focus and shutter speed)
- bad audio quality (over saturated)
- clean of malwares and chinese apps
Hardware features that were announced but never won't be available (fake advertising / SCAM):
- 5Ghz Wi-Fi compatibily
- NFC
- OTG
*** UPDATE ***
Ok folks... I removed the simcard and also the battery few seconds and flashed latest firmware with sp_flash_tool (firmware mode not download mode) and lost everything (all apps / data) but there is a good news... smartphone doesn't lose language preference anymore!
unfortunately smartphone is still losing connectivity and network (cannot make/receive calls even if there is network signal !)
(I thought it was solved too because it has worked almost half a day but actually i've still got this issue!)
so HomTom HT10 is still a useless 'smart' brick...
And HomTom is doing the same than UMI: banning from their Facebook page users reporting bugs or false avertising (OTG/NFC/Wi-Fi 5Ghz/full bands support/...).

Got mine 2 weeks ago and have not experinced any of the problem above. I think you have got a bad phone only(fake copy?).
I had a update as soon as I started the phone and it is now HOMTOM-HT10-Android6.0-V01-20170225, hmm yours is 0226.
I am no super user of phones but this one is working very good only the sound when doing the iris thing is annoying.

Tradexer said:
Got mine 2 weeks ago and have not experinced any of the problem above. I think you have got a bad phone only(fake copy?).
I had a update as soon as I started the phone and it is now HOMTOM-HT10-Android6.0-V01-20170225, hmm yours is 0226.
I am no super user of phones but this one is working very good only the sound when doing the iris thing is annoying.
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Mine is the same it's just their typo error. When extracted it's 20170225
Anyway there is a new official firmware... Anyone tried it already?
@ homtom.cc
HOMTOM-HT10-Android6.0-V01-20170510.zip
I'm looking for an English (or global) custom ROM for this device running Android 6.x or 7.x
MoKee, GizROM, LineageOS 13/14/15. Any ROM 100% working.

I bought one of these a while back and using it on the T-Mobile network for over 8 months. I also have not had any trouble that you stated above such as loosing connectivity or the iris scan crashing. I do agree that it would be nice if you could turn off the iris scan noise though. Love this phone and glad I took a chance when ordering it.

I may have found this thread a little late, but here I am. I have the Homtom HT10 running the firmware Android-6.0-V01-20161202 and I was able to root the device using Kingo Root. It's been a while, but I think there were some additional steps to go through before this root worked. My question is if anyone here has had success in rooting one of the newer firmwares, since I'm not sure if this root would survive the firmware update and I wouldn't want to lose root access.
Also, does anyone know how to replace the Kingo Superuser app with Chainfire's version?

mine was working good, i rooted , and install magisk and after a while i loose connectivity when make calls..i flash full firmware..format and all the stuff and still cannot make callss

leo_hacker82 said:
mine was working good, i rooted , and install magisk and after a while i loose connectivity when make calls..i flash full firmware..format and all the stuff and still cannot make callss
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I've flashed HOMTOM-HT10-Android6.0-V01-20170622 and so far all works pretty good (it keeps the language)...
Only audio EQ quality is poor (distorsion) and volume / quality issue in phone calls.
Not sure yet if OS is able to switch properly from a deficient 4G network to 3G/2G (because i'm currently using forced 3G mode in settings) but it seems to work better than previously.

flashing the Rom
Hi guys. I'm having trouble loading the latest firmware thru sp flash tool.
I'm running Windows 10 and I've installed the extra drivers.
Would love some help.
Thanks

Did you have to push any button combinations to get SPflashtool to start?

chevycowboyusa said:
Did you have to push any button combinations to get SPflashtool to start?
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maybe u need to press volume up or down..or both i dont remember dont have any more...but that should work...or maybe press power and both volume buttons...

leo_hacker82 said:
maybe u need to press volume up or down..or both i dont remember dont have any more...but that should work...or maybe press power and both volume buttons...
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I used a different version of flash tool and it started when I put the battery in. There's so many versions of flash tool I guess. But I got it working.
Thanks for the response!
Chevy

My HT10 (got it a month ago) GPS not working
Hi guys
My HT10 GPS in to working. The phone is new, I just got it, and it literally only has viber and Here maps on.
The GPS tested today, not working.
Under a sky with no clouds in the middle of a field with no obstructing buildings and no signal whatsoever.
custom build version: alps-mp-m0.mp9-v1.33_aeon6797.6c.m_p11

Hello
I am french and I live in Ireland.
I have same problem with my Homtom HT10. My smartphone is still losing connectivity and network (cannot make/receive calls even if there is network signal !). I indicated the problem to Homtom who asked me to update Firmware but it did not improve the problem. Homtom suggests me sending back the smartphone for repair but postal charges are very expensive for China.
No solution... I have to restart my Homtom all days if I want to send a SMS or make a phone call.
Perhaps a problem with the SIM Card ?

I got mine since 4 months ago.
Probably the worst android I ever got.
It is fast ok and charge is really quick but its always losing connection. Its more like a photo camera and mp3 than phone.
The other stupid thing is that can connect Wifi 5Ghz and the 2.4 is really slow.
I have already stock firmarware 20170622

Serious Homtom ??
Hi
My question to Homtom :
When Androïd 7.0 Nougat is going to arrive for my Homtom HT10 ?
Homtom's answer :
Dear customer,
Hello.
Unfortunately, we don't have any available news about update to Android 7.0 on HT10 at present. Please note that the original Android platform could not be upgraded in normal situation.
Best regards!
Email: [email protected]
It's not a joke... An incompetent technical department