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GooApple V5+ : iPhone 4/4S Replica
Everything you need to know about it !
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UPDATE : ADDED CMWR 6.0.2.7
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Review Videos
GooApple V5+ Review by AndroidSale
Official GooApple V5+ review
http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XNDc1MzAwMTIw.html
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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
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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 !
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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
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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 !
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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+.
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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".
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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 !
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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
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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
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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!!
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 !
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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
To help everyone getting the max out of UMI X1, I'm putting here the info that is spread over the internet.
Special thanks to people on the thread #1978103
NOTICE: If you have any questions, go directly to the source of information.
NOTICE2: Since some of the files were very slow downloading (eg: BAIDU), i present here some alternative links.
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Main Specs:
Official website: http://www.91umi.com/ (use GoogleTranslate)
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OP1 - Windows drivers installation
http://www.multiupload.nl/BR8XWD3TF4
[Source: MovilesDualSim.com]
(these drivers work with XP, and possibily with earlier Windows versions)<br>
OP2 - ROOT Access
First action: activate USB DEBUGGING mode.
a) Download and install SHUAME software
http://dl.shuame.com/files/1.0.9/ShuameSetup_1.0.9_general.exe
[Source - Shuame.com]
(it's in chinese, but the install is straight forward... next -> next, etc. )
b) Connect USB cable to the phone. Shuame will detect UMI X1, and you'll see a copy of your screen on the computer
c) Make this 2 clicks:
d) On next screen, click on the "blue" button to initiate the process. Phone will restart several times until finished
NOTICE: to un-root, just click the "root" button on the right (with the $ instead of the #)
OP3 - Install a Clockworkmod (CWM) based recovery console
With this step you'll be able to install non-official ROMS (not digitaly signed)
a) Download the new recovery image:
http://www.multiupload.nl/1210059PIM
[Source - MovilesDualSim.com]
b) Execute SHUAME, and click on button "Recovery":
c) click on the "blue" button -> and choose our IMG file -> click on the "blue" button again
The new recovery console will be installed. To access it:
- turn off Umi X1
- press POWER + VOL.UP, until the UMI logo shows up
- if you see a dead Android -> click HOME
- use vol+ and vol- keys to navigate thru options, and the POWER key to select.
Notice: some pre-recovery consoles have other keys, but the instructions are explicit.
Notice: you can make full backups with this recovery console.
OP4 - Install a new ROM
Most UMI X1 comes with ROM Android 4.0.4 - 20120914-215024
Other ROMS most used by the community:
- 4.0.4 (ICS) - "Samsung" style (LINK) - Source: gizhina.com
- 4.0.4 (ICS) - 20121118 - Official with several fixes - http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=176071&uk=3022536317
- 4.1.2 (JB) - 20130101 - Official - http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=210913&uk=3022536317
- 4.1.2 (JB) - 20130109 - Based on Official, with several fixes - http://www.romzj.com/resources/other.html?view=rom&id=6855&layout=default
- 4.1.2 (JB) - 20130118 - Based on Official, with several fixes - http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=270874&uk=3355610835
Notice: this last one needs some additional tweaks:
-> Install GoogleApps via recovery console http://www.multiupload.nl/F6XPEKN0M0
(GoogleApps also available here: http://goo.im/gapps/gapps-jb-20121011-signed.zip )
-> Copy these Calendar files to /system/app with root explorer and set correct permissions (same as the others) (Source: XDA-Developers - sonof)
-> Install the app "SmartHosts" from the GooglePlay/Market, and update your hosts file in order to make GoogleNews, Facebook, etc. working
[Source1 - ROMJZ.COM]
[Source2 - XDA-DEVELOPERS]
To install a new ROM:
a) copy the ROM ZIP file to the microSD card
b) enter recovery mode - look at the previous question
c) (advisable) make a full backup of the existing ROM
option Backup&Restore -> Backup (it will take long...)
the backup will be on the SD card, folder clockworkmod
d) select option "wipe data / factory reset" -> choose option "YES"
e) select option "install zip from sdcard" -> "choose zip from sdcard" -> choose the ZIP file -> "YES"
f) after "reboot system", the new ROM will be operational.
g) in case the ROM has "chinese" language by default, goto settings menu (the settings icon is easy to find) and choose your language:
OP5 - Readjust the internal storage size
Sometimes, after installing a new ROM, the ROM 4GB get wrongly shared between the "internal storage" and the "phone storage".
Since "phone storage" is a kind of SD which is less used than the "internal storage", is advisable to share the space like this:
2,5Gb: apps / internal storage
80Mb: phone storage
Remaining: ocuppied by the Android ROM
To do that, you just have to use one of these ZIP files:
2,5Gb (recommended) http://www.multiupload.nl/89HKJLG1BI
1,5Gb http://www.multiupload.nl/ZLVMPDAO1V
a) copy the ZIP file to the microSD card
b) Enter recovery console
c) Make a full backup
d) Apply update from SDCard -> choose the ZIP (1,5gb or 2,5gb)
e) reboot and restart phone - (it will say that the storage is corrupted, but don't mind it for now)
f) if the space is not OK (eg: still 500Mb), power off -> enter console recovery -> restore your backup
i) after reboot, and after having the desirable space (2.5gb or 1,5gb) you can go with Android suggestion, and format the SDCard -> the error will disapear. (Notice: you are not formating the microSD card, just the "internal phone" storage
[Source - XDA-DEVELOPERS]
OP6 - Correct problems with GPS
There have been a lot of comments about the GPS functionality on this phone, including several tweaks and tutorials, some with hardware changes, etc..etc...
What I have acknowledged, after having 2 original (no modifications) UMI X1 side by side (one with a KFT antenna, and other without it):
1- It's advisable to do some things in order to make the GPS work faster when you need it
2- GPS reception is not extraordinary good, but it also is not bad, and surely not worse than most Android models with GPS, including the ones from Samsung
3- Antenna changes, or metalic foil "upgrades" may or not be positive, regarding increased signal. Whoever wants may try it, but not necessarily needing to damage/open your UMI X1.
4- About the EPO files: there was some problems with Mediatek servers on Nov/2012, but they look to be solved now, so you won't need to download these files via a FTP client. Just let your phone do it!
However, if your EPO files are not downloading, (goes till 25% or 50% and restarts):
- Install app "Root Browser Lite"
- Goto /data/misc
- Change permissions of mtkgps.dat, EPO.DAT and EPO.MD5 to 7777 (read, write, execute, etc..)
- Check that now Android can download and recognize the EPO files (with 1 month between the 2 dates)
What you can DO to make your GPS better and faster:
a) Download GPS.CONF from your country (e.g. this is from Portugal: LINK). Copy it to /etc (delete the one that was there previously)
(alternatively, use the "PIMP MY ROM" software)
b) Reboot
c) Go to an excelent visibility site (if possible, with clear sky)
d) Enter Engineering Mode: dial nr *#*#3646633#*#*
e) EPO TAB: Enable EPO
f) A-GPS TAB: Enable A-GPS
--- Allow network initiated request
--- Allow EM notifications
g) GPS TAB: GPS(ON)
h) Use "GPS TEST" app to clear the A-GPS, and then start checking the sattelite coverage
i) If it is your first time: WAIT... WAIT.. WAIT... It can take 20mins or more to catch the first satellite. then the second one... slowly... until you get a FIX... and then the accuracy will progressively be better
On next usage (even after reboot), the GPS will be ready and probably get a fix in less than 30seconds!
j) Install a navigation Software (eg: Ndrive or one from GooglePlay)
[Source: several, buy mainly XDA-DEVELOPERS]
OP7 - Install Flash Player
Just install this app: http://www.multiupload.nl/72WANNVLKP
(it works on Android 4.1.2 JellyBean straight from the standard browser/Navigator, but you can also try Dolphin browser)
Another way to install new ROM on UMI X1 taken from Antelife website
http://youtu.be/CD-eXrxtIIs
Fast mirror for UMI_XI_4.1.2_13.01.18
hello
any body have rom with habrew? like etotalk.com flashing..
arouvor which
What are your experiences on the 15.03 Lewa OS?
Thank you for all the info pal.
Sent from my UMI X1 using xda app-developers app
thanks! i got myself a UMI X1 who had ICS on it but now im on JB and i dont know why but the Shuame tools didnt worked till i read your post xD and i did exactely the same manipulation luckystar? maybe
big thanks:good::highfive:
sadpart my X1 has only a plain black back cover xD i wanted the "carbon" lookalike one :crying: but i will survive :silly:
one thing ... on the description they write : 2G:GSM 850/900/1800/1900 3G:WCDMA 2100mhz normaly isnt the 900mhz 3G too? in my box its written 2G 800/850/1800/1900 3G 900/2100mhz, that bug me a a little since Sunrise have 3G under the 900mhz and i get only Edge when i activate data and 3G in setup, is it a known problem (i've seen some people getting 3g and other dont) does a fix exist or its only operator related?
on the other hand i use my X1 with only one sim (in the W slot since the G is for GSM so i doubt W wouldnt mean WCDMA) what i suspect is : if there is only one sim in the phone does it works by default on 2G only? or am i paranoid...
UMI x1 problems
Hi All
I was just following your procedure for CW recovery and the fist screen i got after the UMI screen was a list off chinese characters in to left corner.
Like other ndroid phones i have rooted I decided to get out and thinking the last set in the list was "power off" I tried that without luck now I have a screen with chinese charactors high lighted and the next line in english is camera with a space then home. Niether the power button or the volume button make any change.
Have I bricked the phone?
Can anyone help me please.
Thanks in advance Davoh:crying:
Hello All,
I have tried to root my UMI X1, but it keeps failing.
At first, I tried to follow the first step here. On my screen appeared prompt to restore my data from computer and the Shuame wizard showed me an image, that refers to accept the restoration of the data. (I didn't loose anything, because I had it in factory state...) After confirming, UMI just restarted and rooting process seems to be completed, but not correctly.
From two available buttons in wizard I guessed, that it was cancel and retry options.
I even try to access root explorer, but still "no root permission".
Now I was confused, so I try to do all from start. I wiped my phone, uninstall the wizard, set the english on phone, installed the wizards again and tried the whole procedure again.
...with the same result, of course.
So, I looked at the main page of Shuame, translate it to english through google and I found practically the same manual to root the phone.
And again, I followed the steps by this manual, and now.... surprisingly with the same NEGATIVE result.
At the end of that manual was reference to the advanced procedure how to root the phone, where I was supposed to download their .zip file, oped it with the wizard and let him upload the files to my phone.
Well, I followed this manual also. But the process has the same result.
Now I am desperate and I'm not able to find any other solution on the net. Please help.
I need to fix my GPS.
Hello All,
I left my UMI without battery for 2 days and I was searching for other solutions.
I don't know how, but after two days I tried the same procedure again. For my big surprise, I was able to root my phone and flash the CWM.
I was happy to finally see some results, but little bit to early.
I try one ROM here and it was installed without problems. Booting was a little longer, but nothing uncommon.
After boot I changed language to EN and tried to connect to my wifi at home. But now I found even bigger problem, than not working GPS.
My wifi stucked. The message was telling me "Turning on...", but it was there "like-forever".
I opened engeneering mode and looked at status of wifi - "UNINITIALIZED".
My guess was, that I lost drivers to wifi adapter, but I didn't how. So I started looking on internet for wifi problems with UMI X1... and didn't find even one solution. Nobody on the whole internet seems to have some problems with wifi.
OK, wifi out, I tried to fix GPS as well. Suprisingly no singal (or all satellites were on the other side of the planet. )
I came up with idea, it could be problem with this ROM, so I tried every one with the same steps like the first one. Still the same state.
This situation is driving me crazy and I am obviously loosing my mind.
Please, if anyone could be just a little helpful, I will VERY appreciate that. :crying::crying::crying:
Thank you all.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Gt-I9300 MTK 65**
Hi, i need help with my S3 Mtk 65** phones i rooted my phone using shuame and did a ROM but it fail and now my phone is empty but all items on the phone is in my comp. I cant seems to reverse the action. The only things left on my phone is the mediatek logo when i on it. Anybody here can help?
wifi problem too
Hi, I would like to ask you if you find some solution ? I have same problem. Somebody told me that could be caused by new model of wifi chip in phone. Because same problems have some users of Jiayu G3. Lot of thanks
Popky13 said:
Hello All,
My guess was, that I lost drivers to wifi adapter, but I didn't how. So I started looking on internet for wifi problems with UMI X1... and didn't find even one solution. Nobody on the whole internet seems to have some problems with wifi.
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vojtech_k said:
Hi, I would like to ask you if you find some solution ? I have same problem. Somebody told me that could be caused by new model of wifi chip in phone. Because same problems have some users of Jiayu G3. Lot of thanks
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Yeah, I would like to say, that I have found a solution. But still nothing. Maybe I am to crazy to find something useful.
well, I just got my UMI X1, so far so good.
But I can't get the mobile data to work, I know I have to add the settings, but after doing it and selecting them, I just can't browse at all.
Could anyone help?
josuemf said:
well, I just got my UMI X1, so far so good.
But I can't get the mobile data to work, I know I have to add the settings, but after doing it and selecting them, I just can't browse at all.
Could anyone help?
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Make sure that you have your SIM in correct slot. For me mobile data were working correctly, but i had to switch SIM to "W" (W-CDMA).
Popky13 said:
Make sure that you have your SIM in correct slot. For me mobile data were working correctly, but i had to switch SIM to "W" (W-CDMA).
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Thanks for your response.
For now I'm using only the W-CDMA slot, but still no good.
Any other advice?
I found my X1 to be edge only, i also use the W slot only too but it seems he goes hspa when il not home (i live in a middle altitude place) i guess the reception quality isnt good as my One X.
In fact it does exactely like my huawei ideos x1 (U8180) so i guess chinese brand doesnt like mountains
More on it ask your operator wich band they use for 3g... Here Sunrise use the 900mhz wich is either GSM or WCDMA
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium
Hello All, please so you have any idea or tutorial, how to solve this problem with wifi?
I can obtain a lot of info, but I donno what would be useful.
From logcat I can see the error message:
D/wpa_supplicant( 4587): Initializing interface 'wlan0' conf '/data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf' driver 'nl80211' ctrl_interface 'N/A' bridge 'N/A'
D/wpa_supplicant( 4587): Could not open file /sys/class/net/wlan0/phy80211/name: No such file or directory
E/wpa_supplicant( 4587): Could not read interface wlan0 flags: No such device
E/wpa_supplicant( 4587): wlan0: Failed to initialize driver interface
D/wpa_supplicant( 4587): Failed to add interface wlan0
D/wpa_supplicant( 4587): wlan0: Cancelling scan request
D/wpa_supplicant( 4587): wlan0: Cancelling authentication timeout
Please, someone help. :crying:
Popky13 said:
Hello All,
I left my UMI without battery for 2 days and I was searching for other solutions.
I don't know how, but after two days I tried the same procedure again. For my big surprise, I was able to root my phone and flash the CWM.
I was happy to finally see some results, but little bit to early.
I try one ROM here and it was installed without problems. Booting was a little longer, but nothing uncommon.
After boot I changed language to EN and tried to connect to my wifi at home. But now I found even bigger problem, than not working GPS.
My wifi stucked. The message was telling me "Turning on...", but it was there "like-forever".
I opened engeneering mode and looked at status of wifi - "UNINITIALIZED".
My guess was, that I lost drivers to wifi adapter, but I didn't how. So I started looking on internet for wifi problems with UMI X1... and didn't find even one solution. Nobody on the whole internet seems to have some problems with wifi.
OK, wifi out, I tried to fix GPS as well. Suprisingly no singal (or all satellites were on the other side of the planet. )
I came up with idea, it could be problem with this ROM, so I tried every one with the same steps like the first one. Still the same state.
This situation is driving me crazy and I am obviously loosing my mind.
Please, if anyone could be just a little helpful, I will VERY appreciate that. :crying::crying::crying:
Thank you all.
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Hi, i bought an UMI X1 recently and i want to install a rom to fix GPS problem, but unfortunately the phone isn't rooted, so i've tried using the last version of shuame, but i can't get the phone rooted. I start the wizard, with the phone connected, and after a while it shows the screen that talks about restore my data, but i don't understand what it says in the screen of shuame, because it squares the option "Restore my data" but i don't know if i have to press that. But, well, i press that button, then it restarts, and in the shuame screen it shows a blue button that if i press and it hasn't detected the phone after the restart, it shows some message, and until is recognized again by shuame, it shows like it's working again and after a while it shows again the "Restore my data" stuff, so i don't know if i have to press some button or just wait, anyone has experimented this problem?
There-s an image of the screen of shuame that i get (sorry i cannot insert images yet)
img829.imageshack.us/img829/233/shuame.jpg
Regards.
Popky13 said:
Hello All, please so you have any idea or tutorial, how to solve this problem with wifi?
I can obtain a lot of info, but I donno what would be useful.
From logcat I can see the error message:
D/wpa_supplicant( 4587): Initializing interface 'wlan0' conf '/data/misc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf' driver 'nl80211' ctrl_interface 'N/A' bridge 'N/A'
D/wpa_supplicant( 4587): Could not open file /sys/class/net/wlan0/phy80211/name: No such file or directory
E/wpa_supplicant( 4587): Could not read interface wlan0 flags: No such device
E/wpa_supplicant( 4587): wlan0: Failed to initialize driver interface
D/wpa_supplicant( 4587): Failed to add interface wlan0
D/wpa_supplicant( 4587): wlan0: Cancelling scan request
D/wpa_supplicant( 4587): wlan0: Cancelling authentication timeout
Please, someone help. :crying:
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Patch if you UMI with a radio module 6628 and is not working WiFi or BT
Hello!
In this thread I want to show you how to use MTK Engineer tools. You will need a phone with a MTK (Mediatek) chip to work with this tools.
The most important tool I want to introduce you is MTK Catcher. MTK Catcher is an engineer program for Windows which allows to log and debug low level information on MTK devices (running android). The most interesting thing is that you can see GSM/UMTS radio messages between the phone and the cellular network. This is something special because all mobile phones have proprietary baseband firmware. We can gain insight in underlying GSM/GPRS protocols. MTK Catcher will display the information like in Wireshark. Xgoldmon and OsmocomBB are other projects which give the possibility to monitor this information but this is by far the user-friendliest way to do this.
However there is more potential behind this. The problem is that everything is proprietary here. It would be great if we could parse all information direct on the phone with MTK Catcher. We need to reverse engineer how MTK Catcher decodes the information using the database files. If we can analyze low level data direct on the phone, we could use e.g. this information for our IMSI Catcher Detector project to detect IMSI Catchers aka Stingrays much more reliable (Here you can see what kind of information we need to achieve this).
For more information about MTK Catcher read the manuals.
Warning: Working with Engineer tools means that you can damage your phone! Everything you do is at your own risk!
a) Capture network events and analyze later
Check if you have MTKLogger installed, this tool comes preinstalled on many MTK devices
Open MTK EngineerMode (you can use Mobileuncle MTK Tools to do this)
Open MTKLogger in “Log and Debugging”
Activate option “ModemLog”.
Start recording with MTKLogger and stop later.
On your sdcard you will find folder “mtklog” where all captures are saved including a database file.
Copy mtklog from your phone to PC
Open Catcher.exe
Select in Config → Database path your database file (BPLGU...)
Select in Controls → Dump File your MDLog_PS file (MDLog_L1 is not displayed)
b) Capture network events live over USB and access phone with other tools
You will need the database file so obtain it doing the procedure under a)
Activate USB Debugging in Developer Options
Open MTKLogger preferences
In ModemLog menu change Log Mode to “USB Mode”
Install MTK USB drivers
Install ADB drivers
Connect your phone with USB cable to your PC
Open Catcher.exe
Select in Config → Database path your database file (BPLGU...)
Start recording with MTKLogger *important*
Select in Configure Port → Conn. Mode “Smartphone USB Logging (MD1)”
Select in Controls → Set Filter what you want to display or just select all
Check Advanced menu out, there will be e.g. SIM/USIM Editor
How to edit NVRAM
Install MTK USB drivers
Install Maui META
Power off your phone
Attach your phone to USB → VCOM port should get installed
Open META (it needs admin privileges to create log files under C:/)
Select in Options → Connect Smartphone into META mode
Press Reconnect button
Attach powered off phone to USB
Power on the phone → Phone should get stuck on boot screen and fail driver install
Open device manager, Select “ALL MTK Drivers” as driver update path
Gadget CDC VCOM appears
Detach phone from USB
Power off the phone (hold power key for 10 seconds or remove battery)
Close META and try again the steps 5-9
If not successful try again 5-9 and 12-13
META shows “Connected with target” → Phone is in META mode
Select NVRAM editor in drop down menu
Press “Read from NVRAM” button
Select database file (BPLGU...)
NVRAM Records that might be relevant for logging:
NVRAM_EF_PORT_SETTING_LID:
usb_logging_mode: 1
tst_output_mode: 1 (to file)
NVRAM_EF_TST_CONFIG_LID:
usb_dma_logging_enable: TRUE
Please share everything relevant about what you could find out regarding MTK engineer tools! Thank you!
Everything you need is in this Dropbox folder
Documents / Manuals
MTK Catcher
Maui META
Drivers
Install procedure Screenshots
Thanks! Absolutely fantastic.
Reserving my post here!
InvaderX said:
Hello!
In this thread I want to show you how to use MTK Engineer tools. You will need a phone with a MTK (Mediatek) chip to work with this tools.
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Thanks, excellent post! I was trying to analyze what is wrong with a MT6752 device and also to correct some NVRAM errors in a MT6592 device (lost wifi MAC address). Catcher seems like the perfect tool for that. Wish I had seen your post long time ago.
is there any solution to see realtime the codec in use for a call?
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Hi! Maui Meta is passworded?
WARNING I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR WHAT YOU DO TO YOUR DEVICE
MESSING WITH NV ITEMS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE TO YOUR HANDSET
USING THIS TOOL/INFO TO BREAK THE LAW IS NOT CONDONED
USING THIS TO VIOLATE YOUR CARRIERS TERMS IS NOT CONDONED
I WILL NOT HELP WITH WRITING ANYTHING TO YOUR DEVICE OTHER THEN A PRL
I DO NOT PROVIDE ANY LINKS TO THE PRL OR TOOLS USED. USE GOOGLE SEARCH BOLD ITEMS + XDA BELOW!
1. LG Drivers installed, Diag drivers specifically
2. MSL for your phone
3. QPST installed ( 2.7 or newer preferred )
4. SPRINT/VZW PRL file of your choice ( Sprint is on 54xxx) Universal sprint VZW is 00001 00002 etc, be careful as those can piss off your carrier!
Step 1 - Install your LG drivers and acquire your MSL from sprint.
Step 2 - Google and install QPST.
Step 3 - Find what PRL you want to use and put it in a folder on your computer.
Step 4 - Turn off USB debugging on your phone...go to settings > applications > development > uncheck USB debugging
Step 5 - Open the dialer on your phone and enter ##3424# Turn Diag ON
Step 6 - Connect your phone to the computer and select Charging only if prompted.
Step 7 - Open QPST Configuration wherever you installed it.
Step 8 - Click on "Add new port"
Step 9 - UN-Check "Select Serial and USB/Diagnostic Ports Only"
Step 10 - Select your phone on the list and hit OK.
Step 11 - Select your phone on the list.
Step 12 - Click on the "Start Clients" tab at the top and select "Service Programming"
Step 13 - Select your phone on the list and hit OK
Step 14 - Click on "Read from Phone' in the bottom left
Step 15 - Enter your MSL when prompted and hit OK
Step 16 - Click on the "Roam" tab then click "Browse" and navigate to your PRL file. After selecting your PRL click "Write to Phone".
Step 17 - Your phone will reboot at this point and you will see a couple popups on your computer that you can just hit OK to close. Let your phone reboot and don't close QPST until it is finished writing to your phone.
Step 18 - The PRL should be written to your phone now. You can verify it by going to settings > General > About Phone > Status
Once back on sprint prl, you should be able to UPDATE prl and get it to update to the one for your act/area!
Pleas feel free to post results or if you had to do something different!
This is also another option, but i haven't found a way to get it to locate a prl and write it.
maybe some oter people can figure out how to get this to work from the handset?
Ive tried running in production mode, in dev mode, made changes from user to debug and dev in the build.prop
but its still a blank screen when you try it.
using quick setting app you can search ( SPRO ) and click the 1st entry. This isn't for new users so stay outta this stuff lol!
the full entry is com.lge.lgdmsclient.ui.test.SPROmadmHiddenMenuForSprint
in a nutshell it would be exploiting a prl write test to get it to actually write a dif. prl
Verified that Cmda Workshop Trail will write the prl also, it wasn't mentioned in op due to it is NOT FREE, and will require a purchase after 30 days.
You sir are a boss
verizon users are stuck as usual
My device info:
Build number: rk3368-userdebug 9 PQ2A.190205.003 eng.hct2.20190411.192110 test-keys
Kernel version: 4.4.167
MCU version: MTCE_GS_V3.07_3
In settings menu I don't see lot of std android settings (probably hidden for normal user).
I would like to enable split screen (it is disabled by default - 7 inch screen), but I can not enter developer options.
Standard android way with tapping build number is not working.
I also tried apps (e.g. "developer options) but it does not work - it shows "First enabled developer options".
I also tried rooting (simple way) with code (*#htc#root#) in factory settings, and with kingoroot. It does not work.
Do I need use adb for that?
Additionally clock is not working properly. After vehicle shutdown signal - radio is falling a sleep. After wakeup it looks like time freeze.
If I activate GPS time adjust it makes clock late 30 minutes.
If I activate internet time update it makes clock late 1h - probably because of winter / summer time switch, but I don't see that setting (also hidden).
Any help would be pleasent
I would try to change to stock rom.
But Im not sure if that would be even possible if I do not enable developer options first and next usb debug to access adb and flash mode.
Maybe it could be done by MCU update file? somehow make it to change system configuration?
SZAMAN92 said:
I would try to change to stock rom.
But Im not sure if that would be even possible if I do not enable developer options first and next usb debug to access adb and flash mode.
Maybe it could be done by MCU update file? somehow make it to change system configuration?
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for what vehicle is that HU ?
i have same for opel, and have problems with stering wheel buttons, when i press next or back button it react like i press it 2 or 3 times :/
do you know how to enter recovery in that unit? maybe flash other MCU file ?
It is my device
https://xtrons.com/renault-megane-iii-fluence-android-9-0-pa79mg3rip
For me wheel buttons work well.
However try to check factory settings
Settings > Factory settings > enter code (126 in my case) > Keys
I have there option to change CAN bus to proper vehicle model.
Unfortunetaly I don't have experience with flashing such devices. Until now I was flashing only smartphones.
There were lot of tutorials how to do that. For Android auto HU I dont know even how to start.
For smartphone you could enter recovery by adb, but first you need unlock USB debugging. If you have access to developer options you could do that - that is not my cas.. sadly.
EDIT:
I found solution for time issue
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=72946736&postcount=4
EDIT2:
Better solution
1. Get root
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=76725981&postcount=740
2. Use that app
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.org.amip.ClockSync&hl=pl
EDIT3:
1. Malaysk ROM!!!
Clock work without any problem, I have split screen on my 7 inch device