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[Miscellaneous Android Development] macsga:
The bugs you're having are possibly because of the dalvik cache. I've followed the next procedure:

1. I've wiped data (3rd option on chinese menu)

2. updated rom (option 6, then option 2)

3. let it reboot and boot up completely

4. reboot with quickboot to recovery

5. clear dalvik cache (option 4 on chinese recovery menu)

6. reboot and you're all set.

The whole procedure took me about 3-4 days, I've uploaded the correct files (there are a bunch of them) to mediafire earlier in this thread.

Cheers

PS: I've uploaded a different framework here (I've found it from another device with an MTK processor). Place it into your rom's '/system/framework/com.google.android.maps.jar', and reboot. Keep my NetworkLocation.apk into the '/system/app/' directory. Then reboot. Please report progress here.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Backthen:
So after I purchase my gooapple v5, I come to find out the goophone 4gs has an 8mp camera whereas mine has only 5.0
[Miscellaneous Android Development] von275:
It may not be true sometimes the chinese for fast sell lie about some specs.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] macsga:
Are you sure?

via here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDN39lGUcJc
[Miscellaneous Android Development] von275:
If it has 8mp than it is another clone that they are just using the name goophone are gooapple.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Backthen:
Not entirely.

I ordered from fastcardtech and its saying it only has 256 ram but its the gooapple v5 with retina so maybe a typo?

http://fastcardtech.com/goods-6922-...+pix+Android+23+MTK6573+50MP+G-sensor+wi.html

·3.5 inch Capacitive multi-touch screen,Retina PX:640*960

·512MB ROM,256MB RAM extend to 32GB max

· 1.3Mega front camera , and back 5.0 Mega pixel camera with auto focus for Picture & Video capability, tested by http://www.fastcardtech.com put out biggest size is 2560*1920

·MP3 & MP4 player

·GPRS,EDGE,& WAP connectivity, MMS Transceive

·U disk support function to keep the information storage

etc etc etc

so did I get burned?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] heyygirl:
disassembling your gooapple v5.

has anyone ever attempted to disassemble his/her gooapple v5? is the inside built like the iPhone 4??

and also I tried installing the "JM4Gs-01-15" rom and got the signature verification failed message even after flashing the chinese recovery. help please!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] von275:
I guess you did get burned but on the goophone websites their was a thread on the 256 ram but im not sure if they were talking on how to add ram.

@heyygirl The chinese opened their gooapple to change the iphone screen with the gooapple screen and it does look a like except that the battery is inversed.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Backthen:
I wonder if such a model exists that has retina but not 512 ram
[Miscellaneous Android Development] von275:
Maybe its just some fake retina screen.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Backthen:
If this is the case, I'll be filing a claim with paypal.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] macsga:
If I were you, I'd just wait and see. Then filing a claim. Most of these guys don't know what they're selling, so it might be posted as 256 but it will be 512 RAM. When in doubt, you should prefer 'tried and proved right' sellers; not cheaper ones. There are a lot of posts here regarding this.

Best of luck.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Backthen:
I was under the impression that fastcardtech was the biggest retailer. :( oops

Update: I filed for a full refund.

2nd Update: Android-sale.com doesn't have an option to add a method to pay, how did you guys do it?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] IAKU:
Thanks for sharing but It's still doesn't work. Wonder why :(:(:(:(
[Miscellaneous Android Development] macsga:
They offer paypal. After you make the commitment to buy they get you to the paypal site with their email and the amount to pay. I've never tried any other methods; nor I want to...

@IAKU: I think you fall into the case of a different hardware. I'm not sure so don't take my word for it; I had several people that reported success and some like you that they don't. If you read a few lines above I had a conversation with Von275 and there's an alternative rom (I've got a link posted) with an android UI you might want to check. Von reported some Force closes though. I've left out GooglePartner.apk for this reason from my rom. I'm not sure why it keeps killing itself all the time. After I've removed it, my phone served me right since then and up until now.

Cheers
[Miscellaneous Android Development] RomaniaNob:
Hy

Hello ther , sorry for my bad english , im from Romania and i have few question !

I like to play games , listen music , navigate on internet ( youtube , facebook etc. ) and i dont know what phone to chose . It`s GooApple v5 a good phone for me ? ( Mention : I dont really need to take very good photo , i need just to use some application , use wi-fi for navigate on internet (facebook , youtube ) and play few nice games )

Another question is about battery , how time is charged if i use him ?

Wher can i buy a GooApple v5 ?

GooApple v5 have apple logo on back ?

Tx !
[Miscellaneous Android Development] von275:
You can buy it from android-sale.com or rofen.net and if you buy it from android-sale you may have the back for free or you pay and for rofen.net im not sure as I did not mind. For the games, 3d games dont work like NFS and others.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] RomaniaNob:
Tx for your answer but i need more answ !
[Miscellaneous Android Development] dres94:
Hi I have a question .... was issued a new rom ios after 11.12.29?? then let me know if this rom (11:12:29) supports the Italian language .... Thanks
[Miscellaneous Android Development] macsga:
You can download 'morelocale' from market and customize your rom.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] dres94:
hello what does this morelocale?? but the rom does not support the Italian?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] macsga:
Morelocale is a program that translates the UI to your selection. There are 2 programs that I know of, MoreLocale & MoreLocale2. Both will do the job to a percentage of 90%.

If you want to add Italian keyboard a program like swiftkey will do it for you.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] RomaniaNob:
Work Vodafone RO ?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Backthen:
Commitment to buy? The phone is in my cart and I'm ready..... No option is visable.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] von275:
Look for the checkout button or something.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Backthen:
I'm on step 4/5 of the checkout process, already selected shipping etc. Just won't let me pay. =/
[Miscellaneous Android Development] von275:
Oh i see, it says that there is no payment available at this time.... Try sending them a message or try afterwards. ( I went to check and there was no available payment methods)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] llcoolam:
I tried, it is totally different, easy to get to the micro sd after lifting the battery so can upgrade that easily to a 64gb one if wanted.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] dres94:
Help boy .... I just upgraded my gooapple v5 to version 11.12.29 and now will not turn over ...... please help ... I also deleted the data formatting it came out on .... but now no longer turn on that I do?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Cyber_Demon:
You did back up? Before you flash?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] dres94:
Yes, I saved it on the pc all the files I needed
[Miscellaneous Android Development] macsga:
Use the supplied mikro-sim eject tool or a paperclip and press gently, deep into the earphone jack. There's a reset button inside. After 10" (if the phone won't come up) press the power button for 3".
[Miscellaneous Android Development] dres94:
macsga I hold the jack in the headset, but nothing happens, but you have to press once or hold? Then I pressed the power button but nothing :( What can I do? :(
[Miscellaneous Android Development] macsga:
dres94: LOL!!!, my bad! NOT THE HEADPHONE JACK! Use the supplied mikro-sim eject tool or a paperclip and press gently, deep into the earphone jack (FEMALE HOLE)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] dres94:
Hi macsga... I pressed the button in this hole watch the picture : http://cdn.iphoneincanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/453D7810-1.jpg the big hole, I heard that you have pressed a button .... but nothing happened ... excuse my English but I'm Italian xD
[Miscellaneous Android Development] macsga:
OK, now go on and put the cord inside the bottom side and try to charge the device. There should be a battery icon that from empty goes to full. If it does, it's good. Let it charge. After a while you can power it up.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] dres94:
si si si si si si, yes yes yes yes , there is the icon of the battery charging.... when I try to turn it on?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] macsga:
I'd leave it for 5 mins. Then try.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] dres94:
ok, thanks a lot in 5 minutes I feel. Remans online ;)

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does not work :( :( :( when i try power, on the phone appears not the apple logo but the gooapple logo, but the problem is that the phone seems to fail to boot after the logo disappears, the screen remains black but illuminated
[Miscellaneous Android Development] macsga:
The rom you flashed is bad or it's not being flashed ok. Boot to the recovery menu and flash the original rom. You know how to do it right?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] dres94:
mmmmmm no do not know how to do it
[Miscellaneous Android Development] macsga:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1ExLvwj9Cw

Search on his other videos http://www.youtube.com/user/mayiandjay on Youtube if you want to go further.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] heyygirl:
anyone know where i can sell my gooapple v5? sick of it
[Miscellaneous Android Development] von275:
Ebay, craigslist, etc. How much are you selling it for. Why dont you want to keep it anyways?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Backthen:
Where are you located and how much do you want?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] dres94:
macsga these videos do not help me because my Gooapple v5 does not turn on, so I can not do all the operations of those videos. :(
[Miscellaneous Android Development] macsga:
I'm so sorry mate I couldn't help you more. :(
[Miscellaneous Android Development] dres94:
ok thanks :( You think that if I carry the phone in for service can help me?? although it is a Chinese mobile phone?

can anyone help me?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] macsga:
I would propose to contact the seller and ask him for replacement. But I think (once more) that you should try and recover it yourself. Since the phone starts when you press the power button it should also get you inside the recovery menu by pressing both power and volume up (+) button simultaneously.

If you are able to do so you can try a factory reset and see if it wakes up, otherwise it may have a hardware problem.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] dres94:
I tried to do what you told me, the phone has appeared on Android robot with the signal of the exclamation point, but this signal does not go ahead is blocked ... I had to turn off the headphone jack of the hole because it was blocked
[Miscellaneous Android Development] macsga:
Try to send it back and get a replacement. I don't think you will be able to revive it.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] von275:
When it shows the exclamation mark try clicking again the power and volume (+) button
[Miscellaneous Android Development] dres94:
i buy this phone in china :(

hey von if I press the power button plus key (+) and I press the volume again after I finally leave these options:

reboot system now

apply update from sbcard

wipe data / factory reset

Wipe cache partition

Backup user data

restore user data

which I choose?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] macsga:
Ok, so you got to the recovery menu. Do first a restore user data. Reboot.

If this doesn't work, do wipe data / factory reset and reboot.

If this doesn't work do apply update from sdcard and choose the zip file that you have(?) in the root of your sd card called 'update.zip' this should be the OFFICIAL rom provided by http://rom.gooapple.com

Best of luck!

PS: BTW, there are new roms out today! ;)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] heyygirl:
@von275: $230. just would rather have the real iPhone.

@Backthen: $230. I'm located in the US.

if you're interested in buying it, message me.

white gooapple v5 (4GB)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Cyber_Demon:
Hi! Who ever installed the new firmware? gooapple-IOS-12.01.14?

what's the difference?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] macsga:
The differences I found out so far:

1. Faster UI (more iOS 'natural' movement)

2. No NetworkLocation Services (apk exists but doesn't work) :(

3. No GPS improvement (*sigh*...)

4. Wifi still weak as in previous releases.

5. Old (english) recovery back on (expected)

6. No Contact/Calendar Syncing anymore

Due to reason (1) I intend to make a new 'bestrom' including all the goodies implemented in the previous release on this thread.

(http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=21947564&postcount=236)

If anyone has to add/alter/report different issues please report it here.

Cheers
[Miscellaneous Android Development] llcoolam:
Gooapple v5 32Gb for sale, I'm in the UK. not a single scratch on it.

I have saved enough for an iPhone 4s now so need to sell. Anyone know where I will find a buyer?

Thanks
[Miscellaneous Android Development] dres94:
I tried to do what you said but does not work .... I can not install the official rom "update.zip" Because there is not

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I did it .... I tried to reinstall the rom is working now, thanks for everything guys bestrom.zip provo ad installare ora :) I hope that nothing happens :)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Stevenious:
Hey,

now you know how it works ;) Someone new about gps status? I want to use it :(

So your roms works fine now. But its a hadware or software problem with the gps?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] macsga:
Hi, I think it's something about the GPS framework and/or config file. This CPU's GPS Module (MTK6573) is advertised as a superfast fixpoint one. This has not been the case so far for this phone.

Judging from my experience so far, I strongly believe it's a software problem and I'm trying to pinpoint it. We solved the NetworkLocation issue after all... :)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Julsok:
Question about MT6573 chipset

Good day, everybody.

I've read on MediaTek website that : "The MT6573 platform supports a quad-band, 3G/HSPA modem with mobile broadband rates of 7.2Mbps in the downlink and 5.76 Mbps uplink, as well as quad-band EDGE. " But the same time phones based on the same MT6573 have different characteristic. For example one phone has WCDMA/3G function another not. The question is does cell phones which use MT6573 chipset have 3G internet (WCDMA) by default?

Sorry if it's lamer or obvious question.

Best Regards.

P.S. Sorry for off topic.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] macsga:
To my knowledge, this phone (GooApple V5) does not. I've entered the engineering menu and altered several options there; to no significant change. Only GPRS available were 3G Networks exist.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Julsok:
So it means that MT6573 doesn't support 3G? Sorry, my English is not good.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] macsga:
Yes, exactly. Not supported (for now).
[Miscellaneous Android Development] deathlord33:
hey guys, im posting again about the weird noise that happens when im on the phone to someone. Its not happening all the time, but when it does, it comes from the top of the phone and also the person on the other end of the line hears it too and then they cant hear me that much. if anyone else has this or knows a fix please let me know ASAP =/ would be much appreciated.

Thanks :)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Julsok:
So (maybe again stupid question) why then other phones based on MT6573 have WCDMA/3G? For example Star B68M has 3G and chipset is MT6573. Or availability doesn't depend on chipset?

Thanks in advance.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Alpha_Nova:
The MediaTek MT6573 -SPECS

Here you see the official SPECs from MT6573 CPU. I guess the avaibility of 3G/HSDPA is depending on what is licensed from the manufacturer:

The MediaTek MT6573 platform incorporates a highly-integrated core chipset, a full range of connectivity solutions and supports the latest versions of the popular AndroidTM operating system. The MT6573 platform supports a quad-band, 3G/HSPA modem with mobile broadband rates of 7.2Mbps in the downlink and 5.76 Mbps uplink, as well as quad-band EDGE. The integrated applications processing system combines a 650 MHz dedicated ARM®11 subsystem for the Android operating system; support for advanced 3D graphics; multi-format video capture and playback up to FWVGA 30fps; high-resolution camera support to 8MP and a high-end FWVGA, touch-screen display. This platform chipset is completed with a full range of connectivity solutions for Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS, FM and Mobile TV from MediaTek.

Key Features

• The core chipset of the MT6573 integrates the modem, applications & multimedia subsystem and all necessary power management functions into a single SOC.

• Combined with a single-chip, multi-mode, multi-band transceiver, it enables extremely small footprints that allow for smaller, more innovative industrial designs and form-factors.

• Additionally, the integrated 3D graphics capability brings gaming and user interface capabilities that were previously available only to high-end smartphones.

• Finally, the platform provides for advanced camera and multimedia features that include smile and face detection, panorama and burst shot, as well as high-resolution video capture and playback.

• The platform can be delivered as a full system solution consisting of hardware reference design and fully-tested, compliant software suite that can improve design efficiency and speed time to market for customers in the rapidly changing smartphone market.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] macsga:
Exactly that. After all its only a frequency and data-compression issue. I guess MediaTek wanted to see if the CPU gains 'critical mass' before getting any further licencing (that's why I previously wrote "For Now")...
[Miscellaneous Android Development] silkwort:
Hi to all, I'm newcomer. A few days ago got 2 goophones from china. One with chinese CWM , and one with english. Just want to say thank you all for very useful information, youtube instruсtions "how to".

Yesterday I install new custom rom made by mayiandjay - it works perfect, include market, wifi, gps!

Q. - What steps I need to go to change CWM from english to china ver. And how is android market work in custom "batterfly" version?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] bntnd:
Hey All,

Wow I read about this GooApple from top to bottom here on XDA forum. I just don't know if its worth buying. I live in the states and I can get a iphone 4 for about 220 on craigslist especially come the first of the months. (Well at least around the Chicagoland area) I do love the fact Android is on it and its very customizable. I already know basically its a 1:1 off the iphone 4. I don't know maybe I can find one used on here. Oh and I am on t-mobile USA so no matter what version I get the 3G or the V5 I still will just be getting edge? Is that correct, I believe the band I am on is 1900. I thought I would chime in because it seems a lot of the wrinkles have been ironed out. Oh and I forgot what is the MOST trusted retailer of these phones, meaning you pay, and they ship and stand by their warranty? Any help is greatly appreciated.

Brian
[Miscellaneous Android Development] von275:
visite anexonel.tk or anexonel.webs.com there is the rom with working market
[Miscellaneous Android Development] silkwort:
Thanks, already have them all:)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Backthen:
Those of you that purchased from android-sale.com. How long was the "processing" step?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Maxvert:
Hi guys,

I have an H7300 dual sim with mtk 6573, and 3g run.

If anyone is interested, I sell my 8GB White gooapple v5 (bought a month ago) for 210 euros including shipping (shipping from Italy to Italy or the European countries. For other countries please contact me).

Bye!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] mangochutney777:
HI ppl I have been following with interest in this handset. It combines the best looking handset with the best operating system for functionality. Only problem is I need 3g. How likely is it that that we may be able to enable 3g on v5?

Also chinaecarts.com and etotalk.com appear to be selling it already or is this a scam?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Alpha_Nova:
Hi,

at now we have some ROMs aviable for it, so i lose thee overview. Some user post it they had working GPS? So my question:

Which IOS-ROM has working WiFi network location / GPS location ? I use the Rom from Macsga which working WiFi network location service but GPS got no fix.

regards Alpha

PS: GooApple 16GB white, new condition, for sale in EU (germany) 180,- EUR
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Backthen:
My order has been processing on android-sale since feb 8th, starting to get worried.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Cupra_21:
Hey Backthen don´t worry,I have bouth my V5 on this company android-sale and everything was okay and smoothly.

you need only to wait.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] macsga:
If you're patient enough I'll give you one more rom based on the latest iOS one from http://rom.gooapple.com

So far it seems stable enough, AGPS is responding; faint GPS signal - BUT seems to be working. I'm on test phase now. Just a couple of days left so that everyone can test it too.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Maxvert:
Wait and don't worry! Android-sale is a reliable dealer.

;)

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Hi macsga,

can you change app icone? For example, Android market app icon with original app store icon, applanet with cydia, youtube original icon with apple icon, ecc.

It would be really nice. If it is indeed a long and tedious, you can tell me how? I would love to do. I tried with "app edit" but don't works well.

Thanks!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] macsga:
Hi Maxvert; unfortunately I don't have much time to change the icons... :(

I'm focused on the *real* issues like GPS /NetworkLocation services etc. It's more a ''try and see if it works'' method from bits and pieces found here on xda-developers and elsewhere on the net regarding MTK6573 devices.

On the other hand you don't need any *serious* programming skills to alter icons. Every apk is a zip file after all. If you want to change the icon of GoogleMarket, you only have to rename Vending.apk to Vending.zip, unpack it and alter a specific PNG file that corresponds to the ''icon'' of the Market.

I suspect that you need to make a new SHA and alter it into META-INF/CERT.SF file (there's a list with every single file and respective SHA).

Hope I helped :)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] deathlord33:
hey guys, really need help now, just wondering if anyone has found the issue with phone calls producing some weird noise which both the caller and person on the other end can hear, this seems to affect them from hearing me too =/

if someone can look into it i would really appreciate it thanks :)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Backthen:
Ok, thanks for the reassurance, I'll wait a few more days and hopefully I won't have to file a claim with paypal.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] rongwam:
@Backthen: No worried. You will get your phone from android-sale.com. I order my gooapple V5 from them. It took them almost 2 wks to process and send out my phone, but I waited and received it in excellent condition.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Alpha_Nova:
Sure, i would be happy to try it :rolleyes: You have a link for me?