yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android General] joshting:
Dear yiminghung,

The DIY is for Star N8000 but I think it should work the same with Haipai i9220. Basically 2 main factors, antenna positioning/design and power (if we can control the power to the antenna).

Can't see any photos or download attachments at the link you gave. You have an account with mobileuncle? Can compile the DIY and share with us? I don't mind opening my Haipai i9220 to test it out (disassemble quite a few phones myself). Unless we have huge 3G data cap like thihaz in SG, I think most of us would appreciate a good wifi signal :D.
[Android General] bthoven:
Hi yiminhung,

I wish to replace the font with the original ICS font without having to flash the whole ROM (thus, don't have to reinstall all my apps again).

Could you please extract all system fonts in your new rom and upload to somewhere, so that I can replace my system fonts with yours.

I believe that, with Root Explorer, I simply replace the existing fonts with yours, and reboot; and it should work?

Thanks

update-1:

Ok now. I got the Roboto fonts and copy it to my SDCARD, then use Rootexplorer to copy 4 font files to replace those in /system/fonts/ folder. Then changing permission to rw-r--r-- for all four font files and reboot.

The four font files I replace are:

Roboto-Bold.ttf

Roboto-BoldItalic.ttf

Roboto-Italic.ttf

Roboto-Regular.ttf

BTW, by doing this, I also get $ symbol back :)

I attach the whole Roboto font files here. There are more fonts in the zip, but I didn't copy them; may try them later.
[Android General] Jumperke69:
So last time I was here I posted a phone that turned out to be the STARN8000

And people told it wasn't upgradable

So I picked out another:

fastcardtechDOTcom/goods-7089-HDC%20I9100%20Galaxy%20S%20III%20Android%2023%2088mm%20body%2043inch%20Capacitive%20Multi-touch%20screen%203G%20WCDMA%20dual%20simsGPSWIFI50.html

Is this phone good

Wifi good?

dual sim good?

upgradable?

thx in advance
[Android General] link1227:
Have you disassembled the phone at all? I disassembled mine to fix lcd cable, but I can't get the housing off as it seems stuck
[Android General] joshting:
I have not done it yet on the Haipai i9220 (its my wife's now :p). Without any guides from someone who actually did it, its kind of taking a risk of breaking some parts as we don't know how to properly/safely open it up. Usually, if you can't get the housing off when you have removed all possible screws or anything obviously holding it, it should come down to two possible reasons (that I know of):

1. Hidden latch is holding down the housing. For this you need some kind of prying tool (that doesn't scratch or leave a scuff/dent/etc) such as those sold on ebay for replacing mobile phone parts. Carefully pry around the the little opening until you hit the latch and the housing comes loose.

2. There is adhesive used to put together the housing. You will need a heat gun or hair drying to heat up the area to make it come loose.

One important advice for disassembling electronic stuff - never rush. Let us know of your progress. Good luck!
[Android General] thihaz:
for live wallpaper

you just need this apk

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=26442076&postcount=2
[Android General] link1227:
Oh man I know about never rushing lol

I fixed a screen on a HTC Tmobile Wing, a nokia nuron and sony psp, so I have SOME experience. I finally got the back off, just had to pull really hard, thought I would break it. But now I face a new problem, after getting that off, it is extremely hard to get the motherboard off because it seems the cables are stuck to it. only one has a ribbon that is connected. The rest look to be stuck on there. :(

It sucks because my screen comes on when it wants and I'm sure it's the lcd cable is loose, if only I could tighten it.
[Android General] launton:
Here's a rom dump for the N8000 from 9th May. Might be useful for anyone who has bricked their device if a nice person can create a recovery from it.

http://www.cyanphoenix.com/launton/e1808_v75_jbl1rd.zip
[Android General] joshting:
AND ... also depends how the whole assembly was designed too (e.g. iPhones are very well designed and hence all the parts are easily replaceable/fixed). Some electronics have "once broken, get new" kind of design. Hope that's not the case with Haipai i9220 :eek:. By the way, are you able to identify the wifi antenna (which is a point of interest to the community here)?
[Android General] thihaz:
Is it possible to change the lcd with a better one? hee hee :D (i will need a driver for the new lcd and need to compile it into the kernel?)

I really hate the manufacturer for not using the better lcd display. :confused:
[Android General] joshting:
Haha! Those 5.08 inch, and Haipai's ~5.2 inch are all uncommon screen sizes. You probably end up with the same manufacturer. If it does exist and doable, with all the trouble and extra cost involved, might as well get the real Galaxy Note :D or the upcoming Galaxy Note 2.
[Android General] El Philou:
Have you make on new APK ?

When I open classes.dex, with an editor, I have some "strange" strings, sure is in hex. :(
[Android General] g227vam:
N8000 network location issue

hi chris9220 ,

hi got my N8000 and all it's working nicely expect the network location service

all application (google maps , app for fuel price using maps l and so on) does

not work with networ location service! they all works if you enable the GPS

antenna and you need to be outdoor!

I downloaded and app calle Network location Test and it foud the real position

and sometimes I get latitude and latitude

so have you solved the problems of network location ?

which way?

Have you found a way to rename the typo in /etc/permissions ?

I do not want to flash my phone firmware!!

G
[Android General] michel83:
Is someone can explain how to save a firmware with "smart phone flash tool".

I do not know how to recover the scatter files

thanks very much
[Android General] yiminghung:
MTK6575 SmartPhone AGPS fixed package: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ud29936cdi3rsly/signed_Fixed_AGPS_issue.7z

password: taiwan101

PS: this is patch file,only ! flash it with custom recovery without wipe anything!

Good Luck~
[Android General] angelobiz:
Iff you need, there is a recovery for N8000... i have posted a link same days ago
[Android General] StoneTheKiwis:
Sorry if this is OT, but my Galaxy S has just bricked itself and this Haipai i9220 looks interesting.

Does it work in USB host mode so you can connect keyboards etc?

Is the screen OK to use VXconnect and run vi or do other standard stuff on a remote machine?

Is the screen 'good enough' to read ebooks without eye strain?

Thanks
[Android General] g227vam:
hi and thanks for a-gps fix......

but how to install it ......without flashing firmware

may you describe how to ??

G(N8000)
[Android General] chris9220:
Hi,

Sorry, I having the same problem, satellites detected but difficult to lock on to them ..... apks that requires locations cannot work :mad:

Chris
[Android General] link1227:
hmm, No I haven't seen it, but then again, I have no idea what it looks like. I'll take a pic of it later and upload on here, maybe you can find it? and help me too
[Android General] g227vam:
hi chris , hi yiminghung

understood that need to flash the customer recovery image, if not you get signature error.

at this point may you link necessary and correct link and tools for N8000?

is not a good idea to open a trhead only for n8000?

regards

G
[Android General] link1227:
Ok, I have attached the images of the mobo. I can't get it off though, it seems only the flex cable on the right can be takin off, is there a way to take the others off? I think the lcd cable is under that.
[Android General] joshting:
Hey, yours is not Haipai i9220. But the layout is similar to N8000 (except the camera bit) as the link shared by yiminghung right here. For those do not have the membership to view, I took a snapshot of the page below. I think yours (link1227) have the antenna at the top right corner just like N8000:
[Android General] R1ZZ4:
Star n8000 usb?

Hi All,

anybody tried the functionality of the usb port of the Star N8000? I mean the usb device accessory and usb host. I would like to know whether or not I should buy an OTG cable. Because I have heard that even though you wanted to stick a usb keyboard to the phone, you still need the OTG cable. So, these are my goals:

1. Able to connect to a USB keyboard (device mode)

2. Able to connect & mount USB sticks (host mode)

What I have tried:

1. use Y cable (non OTG). phone -> cable. cable -> power. cable -> usb hub. usb hub -> mouse. Result: not working.

2. use powered usb hub. phone -> cable A (non OTG) -> powered usb hub -> cable b -> mouse. Result: not working.

Any suggestions? Johnny perhaps?

Thanks.

R1ZZ4
[Android General] El Philou:
You can find recovery file on here, on web site china-iphone.ru...

For me, impossible to update any zip file, because when I try to update, I have the message: "E:Can't mount /sdcard/"

Somebody have tested ?
[Android General] link1227:
Yes I have the Star N8000. Do you have an idea of how to get the mobo off?
[Android General] caviar44:
Hi again,

Thanks for all the MTK6575 community that grow each new day !

It it cool.:)

So, I have a problem,

I do not know how to download the recovery file with the SP Flash Tools.

The tool ask me for a scatter loading file.

what is the scatter File ?

please advice
[Android General] bthoven:
welcome to the forum.

The file is included in the folder. Filename MT6575_Android_scatter_emmc.txt
[Android General] bthoven:
Battery Saver, which one works?

I try to use battery saver apps to extend my phone operating time. However, I found that those apps (I tried 2x Battery Saver Pro, JuiceDefender, Easy Battery Saver, Green Battery Saver) will work with my 2nd SIM only, i.e. switch off internet connection when the phone locks, if I use internet connection from SIM 2.

It won't work with my internet connection on SIM 1, i.e. internet connection won't be automatically off when screen locks.

I usually use SIM 1 for my 3G data connection only, and SIM 1 for normal telephone call/sms, and EDGE connection when necessary (in case my SIM 1 can't detect 3G, in some places).

Anyone has the same issue? or Which battery saver apps work for you on SIM 1 internet connection?

Thanks

on HiPad Noble i9220, 5.2"
[Android General] El Philou:
Use Mobile Uncle V2.0.9-0413 it's easyer and faster, you don't need PC, all can be done on your phone :)
[Android General] patamar:
i9220 PAD

Hi, I have the i9220 PAD 5". Does anyone have this phone? The firmware for Haipai are the same?

Thank you,

Marcello
[Android General] El Philou:
Rom differents :-(
[Android General] angelobiz:
NEW FIRMWARE from china seller released

it is date 14.05.2012

www.t-kstore.com/i92200514.rar

but i know anything of this....

... beatiful... they dont use more flashtool but use SPMDT... and there ia a english guide...

it says that the 2° string unlock front camera...1° is same, anche 3° is a new string...

" Click 选择屏和摄像头（choose LCD screen and camera）-*

Unlock-前摄像头（front camera）- hi704_yuv"

Angelo
[Android General] bbsk2:
dear all

i have the haipai 6575 5.2"

i have the following questions, pls pls help!

1. is there any separate package i can use to install Xperia Bravia engine on my phone? i dont want to flash the whole custom rom

2. is there any camera tweak on the phone....seems the focus is not accurate sometime...

thanks in advance!!!
[Android General] PsyDonia:
ok this is a nice thread but I have try read all 46pages it is hard to see all attached post.

so one suggestion would be if zbeyuz could update the first post with new info.

about the best firmware.

and what I have understand is that those that yiminghung has made is the best FW with most working. and a great step by step guide how to do this that would be nice.

and angelobiz we will look forward to hear how the new firmware is and if it has bugs maybe yiminghung will cook a new with that firmware.

because I has order one of these haipai phones.

I have an real samsung note but I need an extra phone for some times when I are on places where the phone can be damage so I dont want to have the note there and this phone seems really good if you compare the price and spec.

So thats why I have order one.
[Android General] ckethan:
Hi after receiving ur haipai can u pls make comparison video or review with real note regarding with form factor screen size etc? Pls
[Android General] El Philou:
Another good news for I9220 PAD owner :)

"Resquer", on specialist member of "china-iphone.ru" website, give us everything to custom our I9220 PAD.

- One new good recovery mode (V0.3) , can play with internal and external sdcard

- One patch for inverse 2GB <-> 512MB / Internal <-> ROM

Here translate in English with Google

Original link, For who can read Russian :)

NB: Maybe you need one account to download files... ;-)

PS:

I think is the time to make one thread for only for own I9220 PAD :)

For the moment,I haven't the time to do this, maybe this week end, but if somebody can do it before me, with somewhere to put all files, I not will be not desapointed ;)

And of course, the guy who will be do that, must put one link in thread, to stop to disturb this thread about "Haipai i9220 mtk6575 android 4.0" ;)

And In the head, informe the source, :"china-iphone.ru" etc ...
[Android General] g227vam:
hi all ,

FOUND AND tested the EASIEST AND FASTET WAY TO UPDATE N8000:

Download and installl Mobile UNCLE 2.0.9

-1st Install the recovery.img posted by jhonny(chinese)

-2nd install the agps fix to solve the network location (IT IS WORKING NOW)

-3d install the complete rom from Jhonny (do not know other benefit)

john may you tell us other benefit.....of your n8000 rom

did solve the gps and wifi weak signal? or what?

G
[Android General] launton:
I've done this on my N8000 too although I did it this way:

1. root n8000

2. install mobile uncle

3. install recovery.img as above

4. install agps fix (I too can confirm location is fixed)

I did not flash custom rom

I never had weak wifi really and all other apps work fine including play store
[Android General] zbeyuz:
Hi PsyDonia,

I think you have to read carefully what is written on page 1 as it is the most stable and tested firmware so far. I also provided step by step guide and addtional links to the firmware made by yiminghung. For those steps of flashing a new firmware, in which you are not sure about, you can post here to ask for help.

Fighting ! ;)
[Android General] joshting:
Just to share:

Someone in mobileuncle.com is experimenting doing modifications to the wifi antenna on the Haipai Noble i9220. According to the forumer, the signal became more stable but still weak.

http://products.mobileuncle.com/thread-128556-1-1.html

Judging from the use of 1mm diameter wire with length of 35mm, he is probably attempting to create the simplest whip antenna. :p I am not an antenna or RF engineer. So if anyone of you guys reading this is an expert, please give us some advice.
[Android General] thihaz:
Flashed it. the flash too comes with the the file never work for me.

I flashed it with the other flash tool which you just need to add emmc.txt file and press download button.

what the new firmware brings

Not rooted.

cameras both front and back work

google map works

original fonts

what else?

no gmail(can download from play store)

no gtalk, **** i need this

got a custom recovery in english

UPDATE: i went back to may 7 firmware :D
[Android General] tpaulideu:
Is it possible to Flash data2.5G-Tool on N8000 without custom firmware? THX for assist
[Android General] angelobiz:
in russian forum, a man make for me a english recovery and other some utils :-)

thanks Resquer

here the link...

http://forum.china-iphone.ru/viewto...5b6d457f2c671dd75052cf9d54a&start=400#p599862

here the link for cwm english

http://forum.china-iphone.ru/download/file.php?id=35075

now i cannot try it, i.m to work,,,,

For Jhonny

he give me some information for making recovery
[Android General] g227vam:
Hi Launton ,

n front of my laptop under wifi coverage and the signal is pretty good 100%

and my N8000 sign about 30-40% of signal and connect and disconnect!

I think a path needed!

G

I am here i
[Android General] cjshiu:
Another variant of I9220 MTK6575?

Hi all, this is my first post here and after I google info for Haipai I9220 MTK6575 5.3 inch for a while and I found this wonderful forum and thread. :)

After I've read all the response under this thread, I almost pull my trigger until I see this page which seems to have better hardware specs as compare to the one that discussed here. The design seems more like real Samsung Galaxy Note (the LED flash light is at the right hand side) Please check the link attached:

ww w.chinaecarts.co m/galaxy-note-i9220-android-40-os-mtk6575-10ghz-3g-53-inch-1g-ram-16gb-rom-p-2860.html

I'm willing to pay that extra bucks if it's really as described at 1GB RAM and 16GB ROM, have anyone of you here heard of this? Thanks!

And by the way, thanks to zbeyuz to start this thread, angelobiz, Johnny for their kind efforts, some even from Russian forum to provide support and many more names that I haven't mention! I feel "safe" to get a MTK6575 after reading this thread! :D Thanks again! ;)
[Android General] ckethan:
@cjshiu

I think that is fake specs 1 gb ram etc lol
[Android General] ronbo76:
While you are probably right, I would like to think that perhaps with some of this thread's members, the manufacturer is getting feedback that the partition was poorly done and could allow for 1gb of RAM; 1gb of ROM and 2gb for user storage as per the partitioning zips. This type feedback seems to have helped drive the latest firmware update that has an English guide and features what the script should be to unlock the camera. Now, if we could only get the manufacturer to release ICS 4.04 . . .
[Android General] ckethan:
Could allow 1gb ram? How is that possible?
[Android General] st0ned0ne:
I wouldn't believe those specifications. No way does it feature a 3,2mpx front camera. Also the photos of the phone looks like different models. You can tell by comparing the front camera on the first photo where the backside is also featured, and compare them to the later photos in the collection. You'll notice the pinhole camera on the frontside is smaller on half the images. Also the resoluton of 480 x 960 pixels would be a first for an i9220 clone. They often mix up the information to draw in us easily confused customers. ""Card Extend Support TF card up to 16GB extended"" its more likely that the mentioning of 16gb comes from this feature.

This being said the phone is slightly larger, according to the given dimensions. The haipai is listed as 145*80*9.5mm with a phone+battery weight of 170g and the one You're linking to is 165 x 99 x 59mm weighing 192g. According to the specs it also features an analog tv-tuner which the haipai doesn't have.

EDIT: Unless other www retailers starts selling a phone with similar specs, I wouldn't trust the info
[Android General] angelobiz:
Now we have all we need for make a firmware without bug!!!

Thanks to Jhonny Hung from Tawain for fix network location and Google Apps

Thanks to Resquer from Russia for English Recovery

Thanks to Chinese man that make a script for root

Thanks to me from Italy for collect all this information

Thanks to all that i no remember from World ( by XDA and Iphone.ru)

a very example of International Cooperation...

If our governments do the same ... the world would be better!

Now we can go to make A VERY PERFORMANT FIRMWARE.

Now we have:

Google Apps

Network Location

Gps

2gb of ram for data

Custom Recovery CWM in English

Full Stock Firmware (boot, preloader, modem etc etc...)

Change Imei

after i find a script for remove ads form app: It is working!!! you need replace with original file.

"beatsaudio"

i have installed it with custom recovery... but no there is any apps to use it...only when you play music, you have difference... but i dont like play music so i dont know if make a difference.... you try it!!

all my file is here

http://www.mediafire.com/?yzujv5o7egpr5

only 1 bug have our phone.. but i thinks that it is a hardware bug, so we cannot solve with upgrade a firmware:

wireless signal isn't very high

ANGELO

ps....

to be 100% accurate, we need to fix the touch in recovery hihihihhi
[Android General] Resquer:
Be informed, that patch for repartiton (Repartition_Haipai_ I9220.signed.zip) you must use only with modded recovery (CWM_recovery_HaiPai_I9220_BM.rar).

Otherwise, wipe/factory reset can't be done properly (if you will use other recovery versions). :o
[Android General] Resquer:
Do not forget to save all important data from internal sd card before applying repartition patch. All data will destroyed!

And make full backup before, you can restore it after repartition.

No, it has different kernel.
[Android General] gadgets4u:
Custom ROM

First Big thanks to zbeyuz to start this thread, angelobiz, Johnny for their efforts.

Trying to take in the last 47 pages and all the previous work is hard but very good to see.

My device is as follows:

i9220,

4.0.3,

MAUI.11AMD.W11.50SP.V14 2012?04/20 17:38

3.0.13 - Mon May 7 12:16:08 CST 2012

ALPS.ICS.MP.V1.11

with a custom build version 1336364185

I've had it for 2 weeks and been using it in NZ on Vodafone and in Australia on Telstra and found it to be good. Data thru-put good and WiFi OK-ish, signal strength is low compared to other devices I've used.

Google maps has only just logged me in succesfully as I was leaving Brisbane to fly home, so that was a pain, but when it did the GPS fix was quick and testing it again in NZ was fine.

A couple of minor items that I have found and was wondering if other have, are the following:

1) Playlists do not keep the tracks you've selected stored once the power to the phone is cycled on/off - I'm using the auto on/off feature in the settings

2) Bluetooth doesn't pass to the car handsfree kit the "+" sign in front of phone numbers - An annoying problem for me as I travel a lot and need to dial international numbers from the car - Tried 3 different vehicles all the same

3) The BT media streaming is hit an miss, some times it works with full car control some times with phone control of next track.

If some one else could check their phones to see if its the same or just the custom build I received that would be great.

Is there any known fixes for these minor issues?

Perhap zbeyuz, angelobiz or Johnny could comment or Fix?

Thanks in advance guys.
[Android General] launton:
Thank you, I'll wait for an English custom recovery for N8000
[Android General] yiminghung:
To ANGELO:

one question, Can this English version recovery use backup/restore function ??

Original China version recovery can NOT did this job !

and ,... my name is Johnny ! not Jhonny....:confused:

Good Luck~

Johnny
[Android General] Resquer:
Give me boot.img from your firmware and I'll try to make custom recovery for your device.
[Android General] najhouse:
Engineer Menu for all MTK6575

Hello do you know the Engineer menu for all MTK6575.

here it is :

*#*#3646633#*#*