yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] szpoq:
I heat my SIM card to about 200°C and insert to phone(nokia 3330...yes, still alive) and it works. SIM card works anyway.

My U950 is useless all time. No matter whether heat or cold. Only when i HIT(really...a few times on the desk)sometime "modem" will work(usually at logcat " GSMMUXD: modem boot, wait")
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] varnyup:
200°C :good: ok, it was just an idea..

I tried the CatLog. I played 5 mins with Subway Surf, and the led stared to pulse (red), "Emergency calls only" on the statusbar (instead of Vodafone HU). CatLog showed me: 2nd picture . I don't know what is this, but later came some settings, and mobile data log, and about 30-40 secs later the network came back.

There is an other thing: what is this modem reset? There is also, the chinese "CUGSM", but this reset always here. If everything works well, this modem reset is in the log. 1st picture

:confused:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] szpoq:
rild

(wait)

than u can try

echo "1" > sys/devices/platform/modem_control/reset

CUGSM is propably name of "default" gms provider
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] varnyup:
Thank you, I wrote it into the terminal.

After that, I started Subway Surf (and Performance in the Settings), some minutes later come the bug: I found some "Security SMS" log, it shows the IMEI, and my operator (vodafone hu), and I think it sent this information to this number: 075526772009 (ZTE's security number). Later I found my operator's "message center number", and the China Mobile, China Telecom, China Unicom also appeared in the log, than last time..

1 minutes later the network came back and still works well. Today I see the "modem booting, wait" log too, but I don't have to hit my phone.

I think there are several problems...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] szpoq:
Problem can be singular. In my opinion it is not firmware/software problem. Its deeper, on layer under GSMMUX. It seems to be defected modem or broken cirquirs.

I am not so pro, i want to strictly control power of modem(on/off), set timeouts, and use AT commands. But i don't know how ;)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] varnyup:
I am a simple noob, if you are "not pro", so this is the end. :D

I take a look at the bulid.prop, and I found a line: ro.product.versiontype=CMCC VER

I searched it in every rom (what i've got), but only the last 2 of them contains. What if I delete this line? "Additional build properities", so this isn't too important.. Maybe it causes my network problem - lose the network, and search this CMCC (China Mobile Communications Corporation).. :confused:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] szpoq:
i am not pro. Still learn. Android isnt realy easy, because of fragmentation.

Copy your build.prop and paste here plz.

But i am sure that (your and mine)problem is hardware.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] kerlsern:
I don't know about you guys, but my problems just disappeared. No more network losses even under heavy load. And the hottest part is not under the SIM card, it's under the white sticker with IMEI number, because the CPU is there. I tried Glowball and the CPU became very hot but the phone didn't lost signal.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Heatshiver:
Hey all! Sorry for the major delay in response time. I had no idea that this thread was still living as for some reason I was not subscribed to it. I randomly found it as I was searching for a custom kernel.

I'll try to go through the pages and answer any questions that are recent posts. Anything from much earlier I'll private message to see if help is still needed.

I have been using my ZTE U950 - on a custom ROM - lately (SIII was stolen) and have had little-to-no-problems. However, I do see issues from time-to-time, but have managed to optimize against them usually.

The next things I want to try to do is rebuild the kernel to allow voltage changes and possibly increase the video/audio bitrate. I'm new to kernel workings, so may take a bit (as I have numerous coding projects coming about now). But I'll try the bitrate changes soon.

Anyways, I'll help as much as possible. The ROMs and other files are likely down by now as I only used a free service. I'll try to find a place where I can permanently store these and let people run wild with them.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Heatshiver:
I was trying to read through everything I could with what time I had and it seems the most common problems were SIM card no longer working and the phone rebooting constantly.

As for the SIM card, the usual applies. Try a different SIM card. If that doesn't work, hopefully you made a NANDROID of your phone during a working state to try that (this could also help you figure out the problem as if it worked before, but doesn't work after the NANDROID, something else is going on). One other solution may be to manually put in your APN settings. The SIM card problem I believe happened to me a few times when I first got the phone, but I have since changed carriers and had no issues. One last thing to try is to change the Network Mode between the TD and GSM options. I am on TD preferred, which seems to work well in the country I am presently residing.

For the phone rebooting issue, hopefully you have a NANDROID. If not, try the recovery image.

UPDATES: 1) I have found a free service where I can host all the stuff from the initial post (including custom ROMs). I will be uploading this soon and should have it all by this weekend. 2) I have found a much easier method to root. I have not tried it, but worth a shot. 3) I will begin testing the tweaks for video/audio bitrate this week. I see some obvious flaws already that once changed may help. Once I have information ready I will make a separate thread with a link in the initial post.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Muriyata:
Thank you!... Would be amazing if someday you or someone else, work in a Custom Overcloackable kernel to unleash the real Power this Kid hide.... I really get annoy when the Real Racing 3 game (in extra graphics details thanks to "RR3 Graphics" app) get lag (not normal lag, like 6 fps) and that suck! With a powerful Tegra 3 Quad Core powered device this such game shouldn't be a problem to run good (at least in 20 fps)... I really wish some day put this 1.3 ghz to 1.6 or 1.7ghz just like the One x+! Oh sh**! i am getting excited (';
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Heatshiver:
No problem. I would like to see it's true power as well if I can.

Also, just finished increasing the bitrate for the camera. I am going to post a new thread on this and will post the link here when I'm finished.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] kerlsern:
It would be nice if the GPU could be overclocked.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Muriyata:
Agree... At least 600 mhz maybe? :'D
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] kerlsern:
No :). The battery will die for 1 hour. Something around 500, maybe 510MHz max.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] kew1701:
Sim not recognized

Hi ,my zte u950 have problems with no service for about half a month now,sometimes has network sometimes not.When is no sim recognized when i dial *983*154# it wont show imei,and interesting flash ic is unknown(it fails to flash in recovery ,it just hangs and shuts off with white screen).I assume it is flash ic problem,if not worst(hardware) maybe we need pc flashing tool for proper installation of firmware,maybe it flashes some cell radio files on places it should not,just a taught.I tried to dissasemble the device,things i did; disconnected mbo,from batt,cleaned mbo with toothbrush,tried to heat in owen for 5 min at 230c,tried every firmware from 02 to latest with white screen 3g logo on boot,but nothing worked.I dont have flux,but could make some to try reheat mbo with flux under flash ic .I see that we have 5 diff. firmware files but all are on the same kernel 3.1.10,thats tragedy...btw my hw revision of mb i mbv001...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Heatshiver:
Alright, I have posted a new thread if you would like to increase your Video/Audio/Image bitrates. I was able to increase quite a bit. The thread is in my signature and here.

I do see a lot of interest in the kernel, so I will give it a go here pretty soon. May take a while...

I am going to do one more thread for the U950 concerning battery optimizations, as that seems to be a big concern for people playing games and whatnot. The tips and ideas to optimize your battery that I will be listing can also be used for any phone, so may be worth your time.

As for the last post before mine, please take a look at the ideas I posted in the page before and try some of those. Worst case scenario, you may have bad hardware, but reading through these posts it seems miracles can happen.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Heatshiver:
Alright. I've created a thread on some good tips to extend your battery life. This applies to our phone as well as any Android phone you buy. And just remember, you can always increase your power for apps or games if you need it, but can always decrease it to save battery after.

The thread is in my signature.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Heatshiver:
I've updated the links as best I could. Please tell me if you have any problems. The two MIUI ROM versions you can find in this thread were still syncing, as well as the new Root Tools. Those may take a few more hours to finish.

Anyways, beyond the kernel, I've done about everything I can for the time being. I'll try to do some more work on this (kernel-wise) in the next couple weeks.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Heatshiver:
Added a method for RAM optimization only applicable to our phone in my Battery thread. Should help for those who enjoy multitasking but are noticing lag.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] kew1701:
Nice work Heatshiver,have u tried miui v5 from bbs.hiapk.com?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Heatshiver:
I don't think I have. I haven't been trying to mod the phone a lot lately because I have a S4 coming soon. I've been trying to mod a S4 Clone I have from China, but the file structure is very different (even though everything else about it is almost identical!).

I wouldn't mid trying that CM10.1, but I can't seem to find a way to download it.

BTW, did you fix your issue?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] kew1701:
No,i have not,tried almost everything,cannot download english recovery from bitcasa,if i download it shows 1kb...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Heatshiver:
Hmm, that's odd. The sync seemed to have finished last night, but I'll check again. Please try to download once more to be sure.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] kew1701:
Yeah,download size 1kb...

As for the sim problem,I tried suggested freefall on the backside of phone from above 40cm

o the floor,and sim works,but not for long...seems bad solder points,does anyone know where baseband chip is placed on mbo?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Heatshiver:
Yeah, I got about 22Kb, but wasn't working. I must still need to sync Bitcasa, I'll continue that and post when done.

As for the SIM card, something bad must be going on. I would never try "baking" or dropping the phone, but glad to hear it is still operable. This is kind of a last-shot deal, but it seems that's where you're at: Try putting a small bit of paper under the SIM card while it is in the slot to tighten up the space around it. Sounds stupid, but may be worth a shot just to see. I'll try to see if I can find any other possible solutions in the meantime.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] kew1701:
Well,not stupid cause one x users had sim problem too,they have solved it putting some foil on the back of card to fatten it up,as a result of a tight seat.Odd thing is that when i throw phone i get sim working,then i can use it for 2 days as long i dont reboot phone,upom reboot i need to throw it again,hehe
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Heatshiver:
Ok, so here's a couple updates:

1) I added a rootkit to the first page that is apparently for our phone. I have never tried it, so use at your own risk. Also, it uses the Chinese recovery.

2) I have began trying to rebuild our kernel, and it does look like there's a good chance I'll be able to change clock speeds and voltage settings. I don't have anything for testing yet, and I don't want to give an ETA until I have something that can be loaded onto our phones without any severe issues.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Heatshiver:
For anyone still paying attention, the kernel work is still underway.

I have now tried two different methods to rebuild this kernel, but always seem to have (different) issues when it is time to compile and test. I will be trying another couple methods next week and update everyone on here.

The files I uploaded do not seem to be working. The new service apparently sucks. So, I am going to re-upload everything to a different (more trustworthy) service and update everyone on here once done. Should be done by next week.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] raoyasir:
Has anyone found Android 4.1 or later for ZTE U950?

Has anyone found Android 4.1 or later for ZTE U950?

Custom ROM?:confused:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] szpoq:
no. it propably dont exist. jet.

Problem with sim.

Pushing or other combinations with sim card CANT help. All "modem" ic's are on the other site.

I will try treat my u950 with hot air today.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Heatshiver:
There is a ROM on a Chinese forum here, but I have been unable to download it (seems there is no download link on the post). It was mentioned on page 7 of this thread. If I recall, there was some major issues like no calls or something to that effect.

Just spent 20 minutes trying to download again, but no success. Many people think it is a fake, and there is a red stamp on the post, so I wonder if that's what it states.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] kew1701:
Here is some guy speaking what needs to do on mainboard to solve baseband issue,but when i translate to english,still dont understand what is exactly...

http://www.miui.com/thread-1359306-1-1.html

---------- Post added at 02:00 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:59 PM ----------

It works,but early beta with many issues(wifi,fc,restart)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Heatshiver:
Do you have a copy of the early beta? Or a link to the URL? I might be able to help with the WiFi issue when I have a chance...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] mailsonleal:
Help Plz, Cellphone not starts

Hello, I bought a U950.

Intalei the APK (Beats PRO) but when it restart the phone, it no longer starts.

is on the screen ZTE and not starts.

I've tried (Factory Reset) but did not work.

What do I do?

help me ! Please !
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Silencer96:
Does anyone have the link to the latest (and great build) of MIUI?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] varnyup:
I think this is the latest MIUI.. LINK

I'm using the new stock rom (2013.08.28.), i feel that this is the most stabile. :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] varnyup:
NEW MIUI on JB - 4.1.2!!

My friend found a new MIUI rom on a chinese forum. The post says that - no bug, and it looks real. Camera - wifi - sounds and everything works - this is very-very important, because the rom based on Android 4.1.2. He flashed it yesterday, there was only one restart, and nothing else problem :) I dont want to try it (yet), cause the last official rom works nice on my phone - only some "No service" appear sometimes, but.. i don't care :D The name of the file: U950_MINI 3.9.27 V5移植版.zip

I download the rom (it was ~30 minute and 178 MB), and upload my Dropbox folder - I hope you can download it a bit faster :)

You can download it here.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Heatshiver:
Good job varnyup. I've downloaded both your files. I just changed hosting so I will upload everything again, including this MIUI ROMs. I am hoping this will be done by the weekend as I have a busy week.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] kerlsern:
After almost 2 months without any problem, my phone started again to show No Service, but this time the phone restarts randomly everyday after I installed the latest official firmware. Yesterday I installed MIUI 3.3.7 and the phone showed No Service more frequently than before, but the random restart stopped. Few hours the phone again showed No Service and can't even recognize the SIM card. It's time to use the warranty.

I have to say ZTE disappointed me this time very well, because I had many of their devices (ADSL modems, cell phones and etc.) but U950 is complete disaster. I have to ask the chinese online shops if ZTE released new revision of the phone.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Muriyata:
Nice ROM

This ROM works like a charm bud! very happy with Android 4.1.2 and the smoothly menu and everything as expected. I have noticed an improved perfomance in games (Is not too much, but the games run a bit faster), the battery is ok (like 3 hours from 100% to 15% torturing the poor device continuously) and also i have noticed that the temperature is better than before! i mean, before upgrading to this rom i were using the stock last one and whenever i tortured the phone (playing on it till the battery die) the temperature ascended extremely high (like 90 celsius) and now the max temperature (at least until now) was only like 50 or 60 celsius!

Overall is very good. the only cons i have encounter is the background that won´t let me read perfectly the options in menus and options of the phone... Would like to find a way to get rid of that pic (is an image of a desert, for the colours i can´t read well). Anyways thank you!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Heatshiver:
[MENTION=5258725]kerlsern[/MENTION] - That's the problem with Chinese phone products... If it's not Korean, you're taking a risk. The Chinese make good stuff, just not good quality stuff.

[MENTION=4868428]Muriyata[/MENTION] - I will have to try that ROM and see for myself. Been on the same ROM for almost a year. I should be able to change the default background wallpaper easily. Is there a background you want, or just a plain color?

Anyways, I still need to update everything for the files. I do have a much better hosting, but I have been working on my LG G2 recently. But I'll try to upload everything soon, and then maybe work on a ROM for us. Lastly, I'll continue my work on the kernel. It has not been easy, and I keep running into problems, but I'll try a few more times.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] kerlsern:
[MENTION=3404331]Heatshiver[/MENTION] - It doesn't matter where it's made but how it's made - you can see that other manufacturers like Lenovo, Star, THL and etc. doesn't have this problem. Anyway, I'll send it tomorrow and if they fix it I'll try the 4.1.2 rom :).
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Heatshiver:
In a perfect world, I would agree. But unfortunately, how it's made lends to where it's made (I have dealt with enough Lenovo's to know!). :p Anyways, I hope they fix it for you and get it back to working order.

If you get that ROM tell us how you think it matches up to others.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Silencer96:
Should I get this phone? I've been mulling over the idea for quite a while now. It's only $100 on FastCardTech and I could easily install MIUI v5 on it and it'll be good as new. That is, at least from what I've heard thus far.

A tegra 3 gizmo for $100 is almost too good to be true. Is this phone any good? My only gripe is the 4.3" screen, which shouldn't be (too) small seeing as to how MIUI lets you remove the on-screen buttons.

EDIT: Also, do you guys reckon that someone out there will release Android 4.4 once it comes out for the ZTE u950?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Heatshiver:
First off, it's a Chinese online company. Take my advice, if you run across these, run the other way. They are almost always scams, and their service will be horrid. Fact in point, check these reviews. If you "have" to take the risk, be sure they use PayPal or credit cards, never a bank deposit (or you'll have no way to get your money back).

Beyond that, I would say yes, as long as you are not looking for the best camera. It runs everything pretty well. There have been a few times where apps I installed would not work properly, but that may have been the ROM I am using. The screen was a gripe for me at first, but then I realized it looks as good as anything else.

As far as 4.4, I am not sure how that will get going. It is entirely possible, but I wouldn't hold my breath.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] skaskaskaska:
Hello am new here, but always followed the u950 progress, btw, i think is integrated in the framework, i will try some other themes, but from what i remember in the old miui 3.3.xxx the background was white, and didn't changed after applying other themes. I am also concerned about the fact that the google apps package for the 4.1.2 always crash. I'll try the ics pack, because, maybe it's not 4.1.2 based, just changed value in buildprop.

Edit: The only Gapps working is the ics version. All the other Jellybean packs FC, also i tried to install focal app, no avail. For sure is ICS based

Edit2: Apparently is based on an old fw, because there are glitches and freeze which they were fixed on the last firmware. aesthetically cool but buggy
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] kerlsern:
MIUI runs and looks perfect on U950 and has very beautiful interface. It's good deal for $100 (i got mine for $189), but you should consider the problem with losing signal. It's not a big deal but sometimes the phone could not even recognize the SIM card and it's really annoying. I don't know if ZTE released new revision of the phone with fixed problems.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Muriyata:
I see...

I see... I thought that too (it is 4.0.4 based indeed)... but this rom looks and work better than the original fw to me, also i have never seen a fc app! (Note that i have more than 55 apps installed) and never a sudden reboot like others has reported... Right now I will try to change that ugly pic once and for all. I hope that KitKat be available to us, a Custom Rom at least, Also hoping a custom kernel for this. c: Thank you.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] loechie:
Also have the Sim problem - really annoying when you are calling somenone and the connection is shut down .... Also put on the MIUI and at first it was little better but now again frequent Simcard problems. Mostly the call is interupted excately at 2 minutes of calling....

Did anyone ever contacted ZTE about this problem ?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Heatshiver:
I have never had the SIM card issue (fortunately), and wouldn't know how to communicate with ZTE.

If anyone can get the supposed CM10.1, we can see if we can fix it up and make it work. At least then we could get 4.1.2 on our phone... As far as I can tell though, there is no CM10.1 (a hoax).
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] skaskaskaska:
There was a 4.2.2. I've downloaded it a long time ago, I might try to dig and find it! but never tried to flash, since this phone was new at the time, btw in a chinese post, someone was porting v985 firmware (which has JB) to u950 , the kernels were basically the same since both of them are tegra 3 devices (apart from the revision of the soc : v985 = 1.5ghz T30 ; u950 = 1,3ghz T30L ) , and it was partially working. Unfortunately am not a pro developer neither i know how to cook roms ...i will try soon, i hope. cheers
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Heatshiver:
Everyone should thank skaskaskask as he has got me to the links for 4.1.2 (CM10.1 & MIUI v5). I am downloading them and will re-post here soon. I have to re-post everything we have to my new hosting service. I was going to start last night but they had some sort of maintenance...