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[Miscellaneous Android Development] white-k:
Yup I've got the GooApple V5 3G so I might give it a shot.

- Any precautions I could take before doing a ROM-install?

- So if I understand it correctly, to get the most of my phone I should install one of your ROMs and then I can just change the UI (if I want another UI) after the ROM-install?

- Can I have multiple UI's installed at the same time and switch between them?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] mayiandjay:
Hi Kebler.marques!

The reason you are not getting the chinese recovery is because is not compatible with the gooapple v5 3g yet. A new recovery image has to be built with this phone. The recovery you are getting in english is the stock one, called 3e recovery. I will work on the recovery.img for this phone.

If you still have any questions please ask me. :)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] macsga:
-Good.

-I'd certainly go for a backup first (Fifth menu-1st option on chinese root).

-Yes.

-Yes.

Good Luck!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] winnipegsubaru:
Hey guys,

I am finaly trying to activate my phone on the rodgers network in winnipeg canada. However there website keeps saying my imei number is in an incorrect format.

Also, when i go to settings and about, I get one imei number, but it I do *#06# i get a different number.

Any help would be great.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] macsga:
Do a factory reset and retry. Most possible it reports 2 IMEI numbers due to a s/w error.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] winnipegsubaru:
after a factory reset, I now only have one IMEI number, but it still says The IMEI Number is not in the correct format.

I am very confused
[Miscellaneous Android Development] mayiandjay:
I have posted several videos on youtube about the gooapple v5 3g check them out!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCFDMFuuS5Q

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDlVm0EwuHo
[Miscellaneous Android Development] kleber.marques:
Mayiandjay, you mean that my gooapple v5 is 3g?

I bought the v5 gooapple normal and not the 3g, unless they sent me the 3g by mistake

When I did the root appeared to me in Chinese and then when I went to upgrade to bestrom.4 appeared to me in English. I pointed out where he was the zip file of the room and the phone begins to install and then the error appears.

That's right you know? So there's no way to change my room gooapple?

Thanks again for your help!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] mayiandjay:
OH ok! Then just re-root again using "rec root" and it should work fine again.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] winnipegsubaru:
Hey guys I finally got my phone activated but I had to use a fake imei number for some reason. Another question though, does anyone have a link to the apk for the fm turner that works on the V5?

Thanks
[Miscellaneous Android Development] white-k:
Awesome!! :D

Please post a video on how to install a ROM.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] white-k:
(I have a 'GooApple V5 3G'.)

mayiandjay...

I have followed your instructions on hot to root the GooApple and I now have the super-user icon so I assume it went well.

Now, I am trying to follow your instructions to install a ROM in my 'GooApple V5 3G'.

However, when I turn off the phone, and hold the + button and the power-button I do not arrive at a menu. All that happens is that the phone seem to freeze at the GooApple-logo and I have to use a hard reset to turn it off.

(I've tried it about 5 times trying to imitate how you do it in the video)

So, is there a differnet method to access this menu on the 'V5 3G'?

In your new video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HDlVm0EwuHo

... you mention that you have discovered how to root the 'V5 3G', does that mean it should be rooted using a different method than what you show in your previous rooting-video?

And if so, does this mean I have screwed something up on my 'V5 3G' by rooting it according to your previous video?

In short it would be awesome if you could provide instructions (text or video) on how to root and install a ROM on the 'V5 3G'.

I'm eager to install a new ROM and get going with my phone.

Many thanks for your brilliant help! :-)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Stevenious:
Hey If I`m read right you have a 3G one not only a V5 so please for better suppport and for multiply questions use the 3G Thread;)

But to your problem:

Normaly you have to press the on/off and the plus Button on the same time, then it starts up with an logo press the on/off button again.Then it will work. But without root, its the normal english one.

Yes you need a different method to get root acces to the phone on a 3G one. But I don`t know if there is a new file so far. So please wait and look into the 3G thread.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] kidbetin:
thanks mayiandjay for the videos...

:D
[Miscellaneous Android Development] xstem28:
Custom ROM easy way installation

Hi,

for those who want to customize their ROM, here is the instruction how to install custom ROM which is not signed: xxx.guguo5.com/97.html (www instead of xxx).

It is in chinese - use the google translator and together with enclosed video it is easy. The latest custom ROM that can be found on chinese discussion board is 12.28. It has changed boot animation to original apple one, icons are also changed as on original iphone, etc. All changes are described on the page. You can try it and share your conlusions with us. I haven't tried it yet so I have no personal experiences with this ROM from my side.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] xstem28:
Phone reboot

Does anyone know how to reboot the phone if touchscreen does not respond?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] macsga:
Gooapple V5 Reset button

Use the included pin for the SIM Card and seek for a button down into the earphone jack. YES, it's there; I swear! Press it gently.

Happy new year from Greece.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Stevenious:
HI whats wrong now with my rear cam? can anybody help? also after the 29.rom sms and calender are in chinese sign -,- thanks
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Alpha_Nova:
translated from the guguo5.com/97.html page:

Third-party ROM package (12-11) update: the following

Double-click HOME (radio button) appears as IP4 task mode, press HOME, directly back to the home desktop.

1 and with a parting effect as the real machine.

2 IPOD music into sign

3 search bar into IPHONE

4 replaced the whole Address Book icon and wallpaper apple, apple boot

5.UI sliding speed, and almost 9.

6 Lock screen to the week.

7 The status bar also has wooden robot appeared. All the connection icon changed IP4.

8 tone library of all transplant IP4

9 camera, I feel more clearly

- seems a mod regarding cam!? Any other see the same issue after update the ROM to latest gooapple_ios_11.12.29.zip ?

Try to disable MACRO-Mode under CAM-settings, maybe its activated!?

- regarding calender and SMS app in chinese you can at least use the old APKs from a ROM before which is english but the best way is to inform the owner of the ROM (GooApple) and ask for a clear english version. I guess if GooApple sell lots of devices outside china, it should be a clear english version aviable for the world-market. I,m annoyed from Chinese symbols on a device which let set language to english or german in my case.

regards Alpha

---------- Post added at 07:47 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:29 PM ----------

Note regarding GOOPHONE4GS-ROOT-REC-CH

If you root your V5 via "GOOPHONE4GS-ROOT-REC-CH"-Package please note that you flash a chinese recovery image. Its very difficult to navigate and understand. So possibly a good way to lock out :eek:

Idea! Have anyone tried to flash a english clockworkmod via this way ? :cool:
[Miscellaneous Android Development] llcoolam:
Anyone had any luck with boosting the wifi pick up? I'm finding that not having more than 5 meters coverage is really annoying and pointless IRL. Well done on everything else so far though! ;)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] DanADaMan:
Which keyboard app are you guys using to replace the chinese keyboard found on the latest ios rom? I am using Smart Keyboard Pro which is OK, but I can not get the voice input to work. The keyboard has the mic button but when I click it the mic is crossed out?? I know my mic works cause the ios rom comes with a voice recorder app which works fine.

Just wanted to know which keyboard app is best, and if any have a functioning voice input.

On the subject of voice apps, does anyone have a good Siri type app?

Thanks
[Miscellaneous Android Development] xstem28:
I use Go Keyboard. It has voice input, but I don't know if it works. V5 doesn't support my native language.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] easyontheeye:
Is it possible to install adobe flash player on gooapple. The market blocks it from my goo. "your device is not compatible" When I install the apk manually the install fails.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] llcoolam:
Has anyone got the apple logo to appear on boot?

http://www.guguo5.com/97.html

Or does that mean that everything turns to chinese?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] macsga:
I've tried. I downloaded the modded rom about 3-4 times, all of them are failing to sign so they're not able to be installed. I've turned into the latest android build though (rom.gooapple.com) gooapple_android_11.12.29.zip which is somewhat faster AND FINALLY, the gps downloads AND detects the satelites above my location (still no fix though).
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Cyber_Dude:
I have made Apple boot animation, it works on any firmware. But I can't change the Gooapple word logo at boot start, ROM logo.img content should be changed for that with the correct sign.

So if you wanna change the boot animation, just copy the attached bootanimation.zip file to SD card and replace the same one in system/media folder with the Root Explorer.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Cyber_Dude:
I think that's because any app or ROM must be signed with the special gooapple key. But how guys from guguo5.com install that custom ROM? Does GOOPHONE4GS-ROOT-REC-CH file is for ROOT only or it also fix/help to install custom ROMs?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] macsga:
Unfortunately I know English, French, German AND a bit of Greek. Chinese is not my specialty and Google translate from Chinese->ANYTHING sucks :)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] xstem28:
How to flash custom RoM

I provided this link because it allows to flash your phone with custom ROM. No need to have signed ROM. I also don't speak chinese and yes, it is a little bit confusing to read chinese characters but if you use the script properly according the instructions you will be able to flash custom ROM. I did it at least 10x and it works.

1) You must have drivers installed (megaupload.com/?d=F0POSSO0)

2) Place your custom rom on SD card

3) Allow non market apps installation in your phone and also "USB debugging", "Stay awake" and "allow mock locations". Unmount SD card

4) connect the phone to USB and start script (press enter couple of times)

5) it will root your phone and reboot - disconnect the usb cabel

6) phone will boot into recovery mode with chinese recovery menu

7) watch the video to see which options you have to select to flash the custom rom that you placed on your sd card before

8) as soon as you do all steps the phone will reboot with your new custom rom with no "sign failures"

Concerning the apple logo during boot - you can get all files inside the rom which is available for download on that chinese pages.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] DanADaMan:
Still trying to get a keyboard with voice input. Someone suggested Go Keyboard but the mic button on that too did not work. Told me I needed Google Voice Search app. I've googled and downloaded tons of different versions, however none of them work on the gooapple. They all install but give Force Close error when opened.

Has anyone mamaged to get a Voice Search app working???

Thanks
[Miscellaneous Android Development] DanADaMan:
I kept playing and eventually got a download (version 2.1.4) from the Market which after installing it worked.

I want to copy the apk file which the Market installed. I checked my system/app directory which does not have any app with the name Voice Search or anything close - no app also has the icon in the system/app directory. I also confirmed the app is not on the sd card. How can I find out where this app is stored so I can copy it as backup.

BTW - after installing this Voice Search, my Smart Keyboard Pro mic works great. I also downloaded Speaktoit which needs Voice Search - Speaktoit is the best alternative to Siri. So far I am very impressed and it will definately make things easier.

BTW - another alternative to Google Voice Search is Vlinko Assistant. It too has a Siri type assistant, and also comes with a keyboard with a functioning mic button. But so far I think I like Google Voice Search better.

Thanks
[Miscellaneous Android Development] macsga:
A perfect utility for you would be either Appsaver or RootUninstaller. Both will make backup of every apk you've installed.;)

PS: Some more info on the network location subject. It seems that the latest iOS rom (gooapple_ios_11.12.29.zip) has a NetworkLocation.apk from GooApple. Unfortunately it won't work. This is too sad, I thought we solved this... :(

PS2: I've also watched this video here: http://v.youku.com/v_show/id_XMzMxMzExNjYw.html which shows that this guy enables everything (EPO, AGPS, WIFI) in order to get a fast fix. Well, what can I say, it won't work for me. May any of you guys try and report progress?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] DanADaMan:
Guys, stupid question. But if I download the latest rom and want to install, will the install wipe my current setup and apps that I have installed?? In another words, in past rom updates I always wiped the phone first and then installed the rom. Do I need to wipe phone first before installing new rom?? If I do not wipe, will I still have the apps that I had previously?? Will I still have my accts, syncs, background, etc, etc that I setup??

Oh, also I read that after installing a rom you are then supposed to wipe the phone. I never did this in the past (only wiped it before the rom install). What is the proper process??

Thanks
[Miscellaneous Android Development] macsga:
The proper is the wipe AFTER installing the new rom according to the site. Your method also works fine though as the dalvik cache/user data etc are wiped anyway.

As an old android user, (I had a dell streak before) I can certify that most of the times if you install a new rom over the previous one your phone will have no issues whatsoever. Plus, as a bonus you will keep the apps and settings you've previously installed.

I always follow this procedure (installing over). If there are problems I then I can always wipe/factory reset the phone. Most of the times there are no problems.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] von275:
Hi guys, me again this is just to tell you guys that I will release a new rom. See here(http://anexonel.weebly.com/forum.html#/20120317/anexonel-new-rom-releases3g-and-non-3g-1389635/ ) for more information! ;)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] mayiandjay:
Wow guys i have discovered that the iphone 4s battery fits the gooapple v5 3g! Is not finished but i will make it work soon:) i will post a video very soon on youtube! :)

---------- Post added at 04:15 AM ---------- Previous post was at 03:28 AM ----------

Ok guys here is the video of the gooapple v5 3g with the iphone 4s battery! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgwtlXBUg7Y
[Miscellaneous Android Development] von275:
Cool! Maybe it works on the non-3g of gooapple because you had the goophone?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] white-k:
How can I find out if my GooApple V5 (3G?) is really '3G' or not?

(The reason I'm dubious is that my phone lacks the other little "opening" next to the ear-speaker which is visible in mayiandjay's 'V5 3G'-video. I think mayiandjay, in his video, called it a "light-sensor" if I remember correctly. )

It will take about a week for my micron SIM to arrive, so is there a way to find out if the phone is really a 'V5 3G' without having a SIM-card?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] tsukeyomi:
In the dial-up interface, press this sequence of characters * # 2170 # *

If you can read PCB_E907 and MODEM_3G your device should be the new V5 3G.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] white-k:
Thanks man!

Yup it does say 'PCB_E9907' and 'MODEM_3G' so I guess I'm good. :)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] white-k:
-!NOTE!-

After many attempts I discovered that on my GooApple V5 3G (and likely some other people's as well) you have to hold the Power-button and the MINUS-button to access the boot-menu!

Although it appears in English.

Are there any instructions available on how to install a ROM on the 'V5 3G' ?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] von275:
it is the same thing as the other gooapple.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] winnipegsubaru:
Hey guys, this is probably a little more genaric android question but happening on a v5.

Had a program working (plants vs ZOMBIES) but it stopped working today. I cleared cache even uninstalled and reinstalled. It starts to open but then closed. Any ideas?

Thank you
[Miscellaneous Android Development] kleber.marques:
Hello everyone!

It seems that only I have problem with gooapple = (

First I could not install a new room, after having done the root and put the room in SD and reboot the phone, the options that appear to me are in English, different from all that appears in Chinese.

I decided to continue using the phone after the root without a new room

now

The camera of my gooapple was bad, she's out of focus, tried to set the options and not solved.

And also when I click "Phone" instead of Dialing screen appears, go down the option screen to activate Wi-Fi

I do not know what is happening.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] white-k:
Well in mayiandjay's videos he says the power and the PLUS-button, and so does everywhere I've ever read about it. I've never seen or read anyone mentioning the MINUS-button to access the boot-menu.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] medicuk:
Power and minus puts you into factory test mode on my gooapple v5 3g.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] gplock:
Mayi.... I sent pm..
[Miscellaneous Android Development] prank17:
root gooapple v5 3g

Hi, I followed step by step the mayiandjay's explanation(using Super One Click), but when i press the "root" button , the program crashes and I have to run the forced﻿ closure.

Once that the gooapple is connected, the computer﻿ ask me to install USB android drivers. I tried to install the USB drivers needed, but the problem still remaining.

The android version, of my gooapple v5 3g, is 5.0.2(8C158).

I thank you in advance

regards
[Miscellaneous Android Development] AndroVet:
Get ROOT and Chinesse-CWM simple way...

You move the hard way. Here is my post from the other twigs:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=23393047&postcount=20

Download the software and it will set you back a "normal" Chinese CWM, ROOT.

PS: In addition, it returns the SuperUser icon on the screen if it is absent (on already Rooted ROM) and You can customize the type of SuperUser Notification.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] white-k:
When I go to Settings>General>Reset>FactoryDataReset, there is also a check-box saying: 'Erase SD card'.

I checked this box and pressed 'Reset phone'

Then a message on the phone said: "Unmounting SD card"

Then a message on the phone said: "External media is in unknown state"

Then the phone reset.

I have now re-rooted the device according to your new video for the V5 3G.

However, when I try to follow instructions on how to install a ROM, when I access my phone I see only two folders on my phone when I access it through USB:

.android_secure

LOST.DIR

...both appear to be empty.

In mayiandjay's video on how to install a ROM, he says there should be a folder called 'SystemHosts'.

So, I am kind of lost right now. Please help me out guys!
[Miscellaneous Android Development] macsga:
What you actually did was to wipe your SD card (together with your phone). If the phone boots normally, get it to a usb connection and make every step from the start (http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=21847185&postcount=198).

Good luck.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] white-k:
Hmm, yes I had a feeling that was what happened (Though the phone works. And also I have a backup of my SD-card).

Still...

The trouble when following that guide is this step:

8. Now, Hold the (+) button and do not release it, and press the power button and do not release it. Hold both buttons until you see the "Chinese recovery". If you see a lot of chinese letters in orange color, then you are in the right place.

Pressing Power and PLUS on my phone makes it freeze at the GooApple-logo.

It has been like that even before I started tampering with the phone.

Pressing Power and MINUS gets me to an English Test-menu, but that is no help.

Do you (or SOMEONE??) have any ideas on what I can try to get the Power and PLUS to work?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] winnipegsubaru:
Hey guys,

Might be a dumb question, but how do you actualy clear all the caches that are mentioned here. I know you do it from the boot menu, but its all chinese... which options are the correct ones?

Also, does anyone have the fm radio app apk?

Thanks
[Miscellaneous Android Development] macsga:
Chinese menu->4th Option (something like: ##Cache##) :)

---------- Post added at 09:56 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:53 PM ----------

You shouldn't see Gooapple logo. This is before that. I'd try reinstalling chinese root. The first reboot should get you to the recovery menu. If it doesn't - something went wrong.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] winnipegsubaru:
I saw that one, but does that clear all the cache? There was talk about 3 different ones.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] macsga:
It clears the Dalvik cache which is what it needs to be done. If you want everything (including apps) wiped it's the menu above that.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] winnipegsubaru:
I really appricate everyone's help.

I almost have my Gooapple V5 setup the way I want.. They only thing I cant get to work is when I go into settings and try to open TTS it force closes. Which apk is it looking for? I have tried a few but no luck.

Also, I found the apk for the radio, i pulled it off someone else's rom... (not sure why I didnt think about that in the first place)

Thanks again.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] macsga:
You can find it on system/app/tts service.apk. You can get it from an official rom or one of the roms that don't kick a force close issue here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1497372 or here: http://www.anexonel.tk/
[Miscellaneous Android Development] dres94:
guys but the gooapple v5 not support the hsdpa ?
[Miscellaneous Android Development] Stevenious:
only the v5 3g has more speed as edge. but its umts i think on the new version.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] pablix:
hi guys, i got my gooapple v5 but i don't know if it is 3g version ( i buy this version but i'm very confused about it) On file manager i have found this file: "mt6513-e908_i4-g-s-v2g.12.02.22-update" it's what i'm thinking?? my gooapple have mtk6513?? otherwise, when i tap *#2170#* nothing appear. please tell me something :'(
[Miscellaneous Android Development] macsga:
With all my right to make wrong, there's a phone http://kvdchina.en.made-in-china.co...2-3-Capacitive-Screen-Smart-Phone-A7272-.html

that uses this...

Unfortunately we cannot be sure this is compatible with our V5 roms here.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] pablix:
not buy by lovegarbaining!!!

His item isn't V5 3g and haven't 6573 but 6513!!!

it's like this: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1497372&page=5 (ptiyoul)
[Miscellaneous Android Development] tsukeyomi:
I bought my V5 3G from LoveBargaining too. I really hope they will send me the "original" Gooapple V5 3G, but at this point chances are really low.
[Miscellaneous Android Development] macsga:
Hate to say it but very few providers are legitimate since there are a TON of clones. As previously stated here android-sale.com is a safe option.