yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] derchrome:
To deactivate the on screen button the following solution is also available :

1. Download any Root Explorer

2. Search the Build.prop (in folder System)

3. Open file

4. Look for "qemu.hw.mainkeys=0" and change the "0" to a "1"

5. Save and restart - that's it!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] myabc:
this patch, correctly installed on zopo 950+ with root, don't work any at all!!!!!

Is ther a assistance center for solve this problem (that is a problem of phone and not only mine)?

why do we write in a forum and not can write to zopomobile?

thanks

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yes, but when you must go retry page or home page what do you use????
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mixterz:
This forum is for the 950 version. Go make and post for the 950+ on another page.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] derchrome:
With gmd gesture control for example :D
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lovetz:
LeWa ROM for Zopo zp950H​
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iceboxrj:
Anyone tested this rom?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lovetz:
Shure. Many russians) http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=439116
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] myabc:
i don't understand russian. please, is there italian language as original rom?

2. if i want go back to original rom how can i do? thanks
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lovetz:
http://forum.zopomobileshop.com/forum.php?mod=redirect&tid=277&goto=lastpost#lastpost
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] capt_morpheme:
As I can see in the picture above in this rom there isn't the italian language.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Lovetz:
LeWa ROM for Zopo zp950+ updated.​
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mario_paskual:
Try this, original flash tool with "recovery.img"

Run as admin, press "Scatter-loading", load "MT6589_Android_scatter_emmc"

ZP950H-Flash Tool + CWM recovery.zip

https://mega.co.nz/#!fJUzwICC!C8uGGFhBzIblpDCyJWagOgETdJh8LduLtZWWqAlMgIQ

Then apply update from sdcard:

Rootsigned.zip

https://mega.co.nz/#!HYFATJzD!U7Rusj7vtaVdTRUFlehuPXbBuy1zlD1kEmJK8rF0VIw
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kerwin_pig:
thank you ! guys,

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The only problem is that although I flashed vlastovo CWM Recovery I just can't enter it.

With Power + Volume Down all I see is a chinese recovery. A little help would be appreciated.

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Hello to all Zp950 is a brand new device and needs a little time to be tuned up.We are working on updates and bugfix as soon as possible,be patient
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ghost45:
[MENTION=250728]KeWiN[/MENTION],

sorry but i don't know the vlastovo cwm,but try to change to push volume down and power!

And attention which software are you using,because many people write in this post but several software is for the new zopo zp950+

and the two phone are not the same!

Attention please what software run!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pred112:
zopo zp950 root (not +)

Hello,

I have a problem, im trying to root my Zopo zp950 with a tutorial (with drivers). And i used flashtool v3.1244.0.sn85. When everything was finished i was trying to get in recovery with power button+volume up and that worked but i couldnt choose any of the options with volume button (fast boot, recovery .....). So the phone is stuck. Than i did a reboot and tried again, but volume up and power doesnt work anymore.

I also tried flashtool 4.0 afterwards but i get error when downloading in flashtool to the phone??:(

So maybe someone knows what i did wrong, or what to do now? Because i really need to flash a new Rom.

Thanks in advance! :)

Greetings
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pred112:
OK never mind , i flashed a ROM with cable (USB) and it worked in second time. Only it started in Chinese :s

But I was able to change it...so its done.:)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mancubuss:
Hey pal, don't you see you're posting to the wronh thread? This is for ZP950, not ZP950+, which does have its own thread.

Я свой, если что. Ты постишь не в ту ветку!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m2b999:
So, is the firmware 4.2.1 is the official one for 950+?

BTW, for root, I tried the method in this thread and did work:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=40624111

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Some stuff work on both, but thanks for the heads up, posted mine too on the other discussion thread.

BTW, the root method that worked on my 950+ should work on 950 too!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mirchichamu:
A new official 4.2.1 is available on zopomobileshop.com....
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m2b999:
Anyone tried it?

Even if I have 950+ I'm also thinking of buying the 950, issues sometimes are found on both.

Until now I've no problems with the device since it was out of the box 2 weeks ago; except the brightness issue.

Any screen shots are appreciated. ;)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Wingchundub:
Why is the ZP950+ being talked about in this thread as it was originally for ZP950 and is confusing.

I keep checking on updates, mods etc for the ZP950 and see + version being mentioned and messing original thread up.

Will 4.2.1 be released for the original ZP950?

Thanks
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m2b999:
Because the thread for ZP950+ was just created recently by Lovetz thankfully.

Also, some of the solutions/tweaks works on both, as well as problems/issues are pertaining to both!

As for 4.2.1, no official update is yet available.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] docbrown83:
From now also I am lucky owner of zopo 950... very good phablet!!!

Inviato dal mio ZP950 con Tapatalk 2
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AlessandroSR:
No luck with root. I manage to flash the recovery through flashtool, then when I restart the phone nothing happens when I push power+vol up. Nothing at all! I have to remove the battery and power up the phone as usual to be able to get it started. Any luck in how to start the phone in CMW so to get it finally rooted?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m2b999:
Try this, should work:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=40624111
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AlessandroSR:
Tried it already, no luck either :(
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m2b999:
So your phone boots up fine, but not rooted?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AlessandroSR:
Yeah, exactly
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AlessandroSR:
Ok an update. Actually the phone IS in recovery mode, just I don't get the usual CWM screen, but just three tiny rows against the usual Zopo white background. At this point, though, the only thin I can do is reboot it normally as I don't manage to "move" the arrows to tell the phone to get into recovery mode.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m2b999:
Try installing Romtoolbox and do a reboot to recovery.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AlessandroSR:
From the description "This app requires root permission"

My phone is not rooted :( I am desperately trying to get to recovery to root it!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m2b999:
For some reason, I tried updating the firmware, but no luck!

Can someone please explain in detail how to update the official firmware from 4.1.2 to 4.2.1?

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You have several options depending on your luck.

First, rooting after getting the updated recovery from the root method explained in Original Post.

Second, rooting with the general method for many MTK6589 chip devices.

Third, reflashing your rom from scratch I guess.

Other members might be able to help, but I think this is your way of getting root + recovery, or getting root after updating recovery.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AlessandroSR:
It didn't work. I tried it 100 times and it gives me everytime the same result got me stuck here

Which is?

Can I install a ROM without root?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m2b999:
Second method: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=40624111

Answer to your question: Yes, rooting has nothing to do with flashing a ROM in most devices, but some like nexus and galaxy you can flash many ROMs after you root the device and install MobileOdin or ROM manager.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AlessandroSR:
I already tried it it doesn't work for me unfortunately. I will try and reflash the firmware. Will do tomorrow
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m2b999:
Maybe this is your last chance. Check this rooting method using this kit on this thread:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=38320254
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pred112:
I had the same problem, so i flashed not only recovery but the whole new ROM with flashtool. After that it did work and was able to root.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m2b999:
Can you tell me how did you manage to flash yours through flash tool? Mine doesn't work at all for some reason and it hangs at "searching" for device when I click Download.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] pred112:
OK also had that problem. because when you flash recovery once and didn't work its like it never works again. So reinstall the driver and then flash the complete ROM at first. And when you get the error try again ( I had to run it a couple of times before it worked). Very strange problem. But in the end it did work for me.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m2b999:
Actually I just rooted the device only using the general method of rooting MTK devices. The PC drivers are installed correctly, but can't get FlashTool to detect my device while trying to update or reflash.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AlessandroSR:
I managed to root my zopo by flashing the latest firmware then rooting it from recovery!

I think you should just retry: remove the battery, then replug the battery in and plug the Zopo through USB cable. If it doesn't work, unplug the USB cable, remove the battery, put it back and try again. If it doesn't work, restart the computer, remove the battery, put it back and try again. I also needed to do these activities 3-4 times before getting able to have my Zopo detected by the computer.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MrCarbunco:
Stuck in recovery mode - No boot

Hello,

I rooted my phone and I installed something that changed some files in the system/ directory.

Now everytime that I turn on the phone it only goes to recovery mode. How can I restore the original version of firmware? (I don't care if I lose all my data)

Thank you in advance
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AlessandroSR:
Tried all this, no luck with GPS
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m2b999:
Thanks...

First issue: I was able to get it done and flash the last firmware 4.2.1, but now for some reason my Zopo doesn't detect the sim cards and I can't get into the modified recovery. Any similar issues?

Second issue: I went ahead and I reflashed the original firmware 4.1.2, got it rooted through the general MTK devices method, flashed the modified recovery through SP Flash Tool, but I wasn't able to get into recovery through Power + Vol. Up buttons. Only was able to get to Factory Recovery Mode through Power + Vol. Down buttons. I tried rebooting into recovery from Mobileuncle and Romtoolbox, but no luck it just boots up the ZOPO logo twice then boots up the phone straight!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m2b999:
http://forum.zopomobileshop.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=383&page=2#pid2073

This worked for me!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m2b999:
Can someone share AT&T APN setup with speedtest?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zebraapple:
rooting the ZP958

I'm an absolute newbie too. Bought a ZP958 few weeks ago while visiting HK. Also baffled by the same ROM problem, mine is also 16G ROM.

I've been desperately trying to root this phone, can you tell me which tool to use so I can root it properly please.

Thank you
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mirchichamu:
This is the easiest way:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2247537

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I flashed the the official 4.2.1 ROM released by Zopo.But unfortunately I had problem with that. My version is 16 GB and I lost my whole internal SD card,

I came to know that this version is for 4 GB version. Please those having 16 GB version should not flash this ROM.

If anybody know any good custom 4.2.1 ROM for 16 GB version?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zebraapple:
rooting the ZP958

Thank you, I have just download the motochopper zip file, will definitely give it a try to see if I can root the phone,:cool:

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Thanks! I just rooted the ZP958 using motochopper! The next thing is learning how to flash it to 4.2.2,:good:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zebraapple:
I rooted the ZP958 last night, and now I've lost (damaged) my 16G micro SD card too,:( Is that a common occurence?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mirchichamu:
Don't install the official 4.2.1...you will loose your internal memory.. flash any other rom.

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revert back to 4.1 if you have any backup or download a fresh copy from zopo mobile. or install any other custom rom.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zebraapple:
I haven't flash the rom yet, just rooted it. But, somehow during the recharging last night, I managed to corrupt the 16G sd card. I'm in the process of recovering the files; when that finishes, I might just format the sd card and copy the recovered files back to it. Hope that will fix the problem.

Any suggestion of a 4.2.2 rom to use to flash with?

Thanks.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m2b999:
ZP950 is 4GB ROM, where ZP950+ or ZP950H is 16GB ROM.

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I think it is best to try THIS method.

Worked like a charm for me.

Credits goes to bordapapa from zopomobileshop.com.

Warning... FOR 16GB DEVICES ...Warning

Go to the official ZOPO: HERE.

Download the appropriate rom based on your device capacity. 950 = 4GB rom, 950H = 16GB rom.

See Pic 2

Flash the EBR1 and EBR2 only.

See Pic 1.

You should see the ~16GB internal memory back after flash.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m2b999:
Do you guys have problems with Lockscreen Widgets where some of them don't show at all for selection?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zebraapple:
I am a little apprehensive on flashing the rom, the phone is curently on 4.1.2, and it's working fine.

Could you tell me what feature/improvements are there on 4.2.1?

Thanks.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m2b999:
Well, it solved the auto brightness issue, wifi issue,

And got the 4.2.1 design like notification bar/swipe, lockscreen features,

Don't know if it is only me, but I feel that the screen colors are more vibrant and icons are more sharper especially at the top bar (signal, clock, etc),

So here you have it, it is the official update, and it's going to be the ONE for a while I guess, or might be the last official, so it is better to flash it now rather than later,
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zebraapple:
Thanks, will definitely download it and give it a try.

I am the absolute newbie on flashing the rom though; can you sort of hold my hand and give me a step by step guide please.:eek:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] derchrome:
Hi guys,

is anyone of you using Skype with the zp950? Does the video chat function work?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m2b999:
Well, I'll try to explain as easy as possible:

1. You need to install the drivers from the DRIVERS file or by installing SnapPea and it will detect the device and install the drivers automatically.

2. You need to have the SP Flash Tool installed, I have couple of versions and some worked on the original firmware and some worked on the new firmware, so you need to play a little but with each version to see if it works correctly.

3. You need the firmware downloaded. Unzip it.

4. When you open SP Flash Tool, you go to Scatter File on the top right and choose the MTK65...MMSC.txt file where you unzipped the firmware folder to.

5. a- If you are upgrading from 4.1.2 to 4.2.1, click on Firmware > Upgrade on the top. b- If you are on the same firmware, click on Download on the top.

6. Then wait until you see the bars at the bottom moving and when it is done it will show a small windows with a GREEN circle and Download OK.

That's it! :)

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Just tried it, works fine!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] derchrome:
Which version do you use? Are you using the zp950?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zebraapple:
Thank you for your help!:good:

Can you give me a link to the SP Flash tool pleas. Could you also tell me what kind of backup to do just in case I have to revert to the existing rom. I've heard of nandroid backup, but I have no idea of how and what is needed to do it. I have installed the Titanium Backup on my phone.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m2b999:
Here you go the link to the SP Flash Tool HERE. Choose: SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1250.2.100.zip.

As for the backup, you can use TitaniumBackup or Helium and backup everything including SMS-Contacts... etc while using the phone.

Or if you have a Custom Recovery such as CWM-TWRP (to check, turning off the device and press power and volume up button together, release both buttons once you see ZOPO logo appears.) and from there you can choose: Backup in TWRP or Backup ROM in CWM. Most likely if you don't know if you have a customer recovery installed, then you don't have it. You can flash it through SP Flash Tool, do a nandroid backup, then flash the new rom.

BUT hey, since flashing the custom recovery might render your device unbootable/bricked, :D So doing a Helium backup or My Backup pro backup (it only needs root and you're already rooted) is better!
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zebraapple:
Thank you. I've downloaded all the files. Will do a bit of preparation and backup, and then I'll give it a go.:fingers-crossed:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m2b999:
Wait a second, if you have the 16GB version, do NOT flash the ROM I sent the link for earlier. That only works for the 4GB version and will make whats left of the storage disappear...

I just noticed that since I'm relying on my 32GB and didn't notice missing the phone storage...

Can you give me the link to the one you've downloaded?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zebraapple:
I used the link from your last reply :http://file.karelia.ru/fgvtwr/

It looks like a Russian site.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m2b999:
That was only for the SP Flash Tool...

Try this: http://forum.zopomobileshop.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=383&extra=&page=1&mobile=yes

What you need is:

1. Installation of phone drivers

2. Firmware 4.2.1 / ROM

3. Modified recovery (CWM-TWRP)

4. SP Flash Tool

Also, the OP has the file of step-by-step to upgrade or flash the firmware from here: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=36262484
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zebraapple:
I am downloading from the zopomobileshop site, the rom version is: ZP950H	4.2	ZP950H_130427	463.99MB	2013-04-27,

this is the link to the page: http://www.zopomobile.com/xiazai.php

It's a Chinese page, is it the right one?:fingers-crossed:

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And I've just download the ZP Flash tool from here: http://www.mediafire.com/?agsj3n4neniq054.

How do I get the right phone drivers and Modified recovery?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m2b999:
As for the rom, it is correct.

And the modified recovery from the OP (original post).

BTW, I already tried the original firmware, but I was having problems with the modems not working, so I tried the method with the link I provided earlier, and it worked, but found out that it is missing what is left of the 16GB storage...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zebraapple:
Thanks.

So this rom that I downloaded works with the 16G rom?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m2b999:
Yup, it is the new one from 4.1.2 to 4.2.1.

You even saw at the official website there were 4 roms, two 950, and two 950H.

Also, keep in mind that once you flash the rom from bordapapa, flash the EBR1 & EBR2 from the original firmware 4.2.1 to get the full ~16GB (The Chinese Website :))
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] derchrome:
How about Skype? Is anyone able to run the video chat function with the 950? I'd yes which Skype version do you use?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m2b999:
Works fine on the latest version from the Google Play...

تم الإرسال من جهازي ZP950H بواسطة تاباتوك 2
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] derchrome:
Thanks for the reply. But you got a 950h, don't you? Do you get the warning that your device writes not verified?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m2b999:
Yes, ZP950H, but I don't think it would effect anything. No, didn't get any error.

Are you rooted? Custom rom?... etc?

تم الإرسال من جهازي ZP950H بواسطة تاباتوك 2
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] derchrome:
Rooted, standard rom from the zopo website. I always get a

deadlock at log-in if I have chosen to use the video chat function. Activating the video chat function after the app is started leads to a deadlock at this point.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m2b999:
Try uninstalling, reinstalling again...

If didn't work, try downloading a previous version of the apk itself...

تم الإرسال من جهازي ZP950H بواسطة تاباتوك 2

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It seems that no one read my previous question...

Are you guys able to add Dashclock Widgets in lockscreen in 4.2.1?

Can you provide screenshots?

Thanks!

تم الإرسال من جهازي ZP950H بواسطة تاباتوك 2
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mirchichamu:
Actually the method you pointed out has caused a problem for me. I flashed 4.2.1 rom in my zp950 + and now I have lost my internal memory. May I ask for help now?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m2b999:
Go to the official ZOPO: HERE.

Download the appropriate rom based on your device capacity. 950 = 4GB rom, 950H = 16GB rom.

See Pic 2

Flash the EBR1 and EBR2 only.

See Pic 1.

You should see the internal memory back after flash.

Sorry for the confusion, I edited the quoted post. I fell in the same situation as you, but got it fixed in seconds. :)
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] zebraapple:
Hi m2b,

I am still a little hessitant to flash the rom using the ZP950H rom; my phone is actually a ZP958, with 1G ram, 16G rom (treated as internal sd card), I am not sure the ZH950H 4.2.1 would work smoothly on my ZP958. All the apps are wroking fine now on 4.1.2, the only gripe I have now is the screen resolution, it is 1220X720 instead of 1280X720. If I can get this fixed, I will happily leave the phone running on 4.1.2.

View attachment 1968402

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Can you show me which tool to use andhow to tweak the dpi to get 1280X720 please.

Thanks
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] derchrome:
I have tried this already but it has no effect. Any other ideas?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m2b999:
Don't know if the 958 is similar to 950 or 950H/+, but if you search the Google Play you'll find some apps that can let you tweak the DPI. Just write DPI and you'll some.

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Well, someone with 950 should reply to you since it seems that this problem is pertaining to 950 only.