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[General Questions and Answers] IndyUK:
Hi All,

I've had a good few weeks with the Goophone i5 and although the physical side of the phone is impressive I don't think some of the internal hardware is. My main issues are :-

1. In-call speaker is too low and sounds like there is echo.

2. WiFi signal strength is too weak. I had my Samsung Galaxy S next to it and it's only 50% strength of that.

3. 3G doesn't work (I personally haven't got it to work) so given up on that. Besides I'm not on a tariff which allows 3G anyway.

In an attempt to try and fix some of these I installed the stock ICS rom. Although it made the ROM much faster and responsive (+ nav bar :good:) there was still no joy with the issues. Unfortunately, I don't know the first thing about cooking ROMs so I can't really try anything at that level, although I think these are hardware problems which won't get fixed with software. Out of the three issues listed. If anyone knows how to boost the in-call volume I'd appreciate any help. I've tried most of the Volume boosting apps and nothing fixes it.

Having said the above. This phone has some good things too.

1. The screen I think is fantastic (better than my Samsung Galaxy S).

2. It boots very quick.

3. The build quality is surprisingly very good for a Chinese clone.

4. No problem getting protective cases/covers since it matches a well known brand.

I'd like to hear what others think of their phone now that you've had it for a while. Would you use it as your daily handset?
[General Questions and Answers] anexonel13:
Anexonel Goophone I5 rom V1?

Hey what is up guys? I decided that I will try to build the best rom for the goophone with the best scores, so tell ma what you want to see in it, and if it seems unanimous/ I feel like it is good, I will include it in my rom. And does anyone knows the current android version on the latest rom of the goophone i5

:)
[General Questions and Answers] virre62:
nothing in chinese, iphone keyboard, working fysical button function (volumerockers and mute button have a tendency to not work when running background apps in allot of roms, like music player while reading emails..ect), maybe a switch between ios iu and android kinda like i5s, a bug free rom where everything works with no extra apps more than essentials like playstore, superuser, calender, mail all that...maybe it could include all those fixes like...deep sleep battery fix, gps fix... guess it goes under everything working :P ....and an genuine like Iphone IU ... unless u do it ICS

hope that helps!! :)
[General Questions and Answers] Manuxo:
New version of goophone i5 lite is comming!
[General Questions and Answers] alduleimi:
Regarding the speak volume, try the following steps :

1. from the play market install Mobileuncle MTK Tools : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobileuncle.toolbox&feature=search_result#?t=W10.

2. Launch the application then go to "Engineer Mode > Eningeer Mode (MTK) > Audio > Normal Mode

3. In the "Type" drop down select "Sph"

4. Ine the "Level" select each level starting from level 0 to level 6 and set the "Value is 0~160" and "Max Vol. 0~160" as below

Level 0 below the Value is 0 ~ 160 fill 60, press the Set.

Level 1 below the Value is 0 ~ 160 fill 80, press Set.

Level 2 below the Value is 0 ~ 160 fill 100, press Set.

Level 3 below, the Value is 0 ~ 160 fill 128, press Set.

Level 4 below, the Value is 0 ~ 160 fill 136, press Set.

Level 5 below, the Value is 0 ~ 160 fill 148, press Set.

Level 6 below, the Value is 0 ~ 160 fill160, press Set.

5. Exit the application and restart your phone

hope this helps with the low volume problem :)
[General Questions and Answers] jo139:
I had the same problem. I tried the "engineer mode" trick but it didn't solve the problem.

---------- Post added at 10:27 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:18 PM ----------

This can be solved. See the first post, "How to get 3G network working".
[General Questions and Answers] creasqui:
Thats not a goophone lite / lite^2 (1core )
[General Questions and Answers] nabimejn:
I just recieved this cable in the mail and i will confirm that it does work! I did not need to trim mine. :)
[General Questions and Answers] jinishpv:
hai friends i am jinish from india i own a goophone v88 i5 i wanted a stock ics rom i found one on colonelzap blog it was for orginal goophone i5.i flashed the system.img of that rom and the phone booted perfectly there was three problems wifi,bluetooth was not working the mobile network signal was very low i had solved it but the wifi and bluetooth is not turning on please help me iam not a developer but i can understand things quickly so please tell me where and what file should i modify for working the bluetooth and wifi
[General Questions and Answers] train80:
cable goophone i5

I know where to buy a cable for my goophone that really works thanks
[General Questions and Answers] vnman:
Hey, just to let everyone know...received the cable from androi-sale, top service :)
[General Questions and Answers] virre62:
i fond an ebay store that sells cables that work on the goophone i5....dunno if im allowed to post the seller but drop me a private line and ill send the link ;)....

haha...hope i didnt digg my own grave now....maybe ill drown in private messages XD
[General Questions and Answers] train80:
well I bought them but it is more than a month and nothing has arrived ......
[General Questions and Answers] Betelgeuse922:
hi everyone! I had a problem while I was trying to update the driver in order to install the rom with flashtool... I was in the "device manager" screen to update and I plugged in the phone... before I could do anything the phone went in System Recovery mode... and the "lock screen" button which is supposed to be the "enter" button does not work! so I'm stuck in this screen!! please if someone can help...
[General Questions and Answers] hrcoprco:
Is it safe to buy Goophone I5 Lite?

Hi, is it safe to buy from http://www.thecheapchoice.com/en/

Please if you could help?

Are the returns possible, any problems with warranty or reliability?

Thank you
[General Questions and Answers] Manuxo:
HI!

Yes it safe. I work with them :) and with android-sale also.

About the return. With the cheapchoice you can send the phone back if it has any problem and they will give you two options:

The refund of your money or a phone replacement.

The warranty is 1 year.

They have a better service and support than android-sale, so..if you are interested in buying there. It is totally secure ;).

Regards
[General Questions and Answers] hrcoprco:
Thanks for fast reply

What about reliability of those clones? And could I return for simply reason of not liking the phone or the finish of the product? So could I return for any reason?
[General Questions and Answers] Manuxo:
You can return your phone within 14 days if you don't like it! ;)
[General Questions and Answers] Manuxo:
HOW TO FIX BLACK SCREEN ISSUE and increase Battery life

Open the build.prop file located inside system folder, scroll to the bottom and add this lines

#MANUXOSETTINGS

wifi.supplicant_scan_interval=180
pm.sleep_mode=1
ro.ril.disable.power.collapse=0
ro.lge.proximity.delay=25
mot.proximity.delay=25
[General Questions and Answers] :
theCheapChoice = Great

I bought my phone from them. I got it, within a reasonable amount of time.

The service they provide is good. They reply to emails, and genuinely want to help.

I was one of the unfortunate people to receive a phone with a dysfunctional cable. Since contacting them, they claim that a replacement cable has been sent in the mail. I have yet to receive it. However, they did give me a partial refund for the 3rd party cable I had to purchase from a local retailer to get my phone to work.

So, in all, the service it great, the site is trustworthy, and they follow through with everything that they claim. Although I had to purchase a 3rd party cable, they willingly compensated me for the cost of the cable. They also still claim that the cable they sent is on its way, which I believe.

I also believe that the manufacturer of the phone fixed the dysfunctional cable problem, so this shouldn't be an issue for you anyway.

So, I do recommend them.
[General Questions and Answers] creasqui:
hi guys

When will the 1.3 Version released for puplic ?

thank you
[General Questions and Answers] Manuxo:
New rom available

ROM v1.3.0 beta RELEASED FOR GENERAL PUBLIC

check this thread​
[General Questions and Answers] anexonel13:
Yep they designed new cable for the Goophone I5, it looks even cheaper then the old one, but no problems on both Goophone's I have in my home.

Update:

Anyone has a working CWMR for Goophone I5 both at android-sale.com? Because all the files I found don't work, and I will like to work on my CyanogenMod rom today.

Thanks
[General Questions and Answers] creasqui:
iphone 5 apps for android

here you can use this apps which are looking very similar as the iphone 5 apps if you want

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...xsLDEsImNvbS5lYXN5YW5kcm9pZC5mcmVlLm11c2ljIl0.

and

https://play.google.com/store/apps/...VsbCxudWxsLDEsIm1vYmkuZXNwaWVyLmxhdW5jaGVyIl0.

enjoy it !
[General Questions and Answers] :
Have you purchased from thecheapchoice before? I haven't, so I'm a little weary. If others from this site have ordered from them, and have had no issues, I'll probably give them a go. :)

Also, I've noticed on other sites that there's an update to the phone so we can use the ip5 date cable. The version on thecheapchoice, does it offer it?

They seem to be paypal verified, so that's a plus.

Have any of you purchased this phone from the original site? hxxp://goophone.hk/

However, thecheapchoice seems to be cheaper after the currency conversion.

Thanks for the quick reply man.
[General Questions and Answers] diddaking:
Goophone running android os

I bought a goophone off android-sale and it came running an ios replice, but i want it to run and look like android, how can i make this happen? Anyone point me in the right direction please?
[General Questions and Answers] Manuxo:
If you want the orignal lock screen, just delete iphoneLockerScreen.apk from the System/App/

About the launcher to use another one you have to download it from the playstore and remap the home button.
[General Questions and Answers] acozz1:
How to check

Hey everyone :) I purchased a Goophone off DHGate (Efit) however I just wanted to make sure I know I am running the real Goophone i5 before I install any roms from you guys - is there anyway I can tell?

The specs are on AnTuTu:

Brand: MZ

CPU Hardware: MT6577

CPU Model: ARMv7 Processor

Android Version: 4.2.1

Thank you - I really appreciate it!
[General Questions and Answers] :
I've noticed on other sites that there's an update to the phone(N2) so we can use the ip5 date cable. With the update we can use the actual lightning cable from apple.

The version on thecheapchoice, does it offer it?
[General Questions and Answers] meghigno:
fleep uemany

hello

I have the model goophone I5 (MHP5E)

I have a problem

I modified the BUILD.PROP :crying:,

now the phone is turned on but remains on the word ANDROID

how do I flash it?

I tried to restore the system with the firmware on the front page, but it does not work.

there are other ways?

thanks to all
[General Questions and Answers] notcosi:
So I just receivedthe phone.. flashed xvekix_modded_rom_Feb01.zip all went well, but I cannot get a signal for the phone. I know the sim is working. Anyone having the same problem?
[General Questions and Answers] acozz1:
Maybe it is to do with this step:

- First of all you need another android phone.

- Download the titanium backup pro (must be this one) and APN Backup & Restore and install them on both phones.

- From the android phone set up your APN settings from the Network menu on Settings and save them.

- Open the APN Backup & Restore and backup your APN data. This information is kept on folder called ApnBackupRestore present on your SD card.

- You will notice that the file generated is an XML type.

- Copy that file from the android phone into the Goophone i5 to the same folder (ApnBackupRestore)

- Open the Titanium Backup search for the APN Backup & Restore, press it and add the apk as system file (very important step).

- After that, open the APN Backup & Restore go to settings and disable the ICS check

- Click on Restore APNs

- Choose the xml file and wait until the restore is complete.

- Turn on 3G data and you will see that works!
[General Questions and Answers] miata_75:
I had the same problem but a hard reset fixed it! So, try it from settings or through recovery as noted in the first post.
[General Questions and Answers] notcosi:
Sorry to be stupid but how did you do a hard reset?
[General Questions and Answers] meghigno:
no one can help me?
[General Questions and Answers] realadry:
I'd like to know that too before I order. Can someone with an original goophone (from android-sale?) run this test? Or is there any other method to be sure the goophone roms will work?
[General Questions and Answers] notcosi:
Ok I have done this . When I go to APN it still says settings has stopped. Now my network bar just searching all the time. Can anyone help please? This is driving me crazy!
[General Questions and Answers] acozz1:
Yeah, I orderd mine of Efit from DhGate - it the phone is just like this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iMs1fJrMco&list=UUemr5DdVlUMWvh3dW0SvUwQ&index=7

EDIT

For people who have the MTK6575 Goophone i5 you can root it by using these instructions - I did the same to mine and it worked :)
[General Questions and Answers] Manuxo:
cheapchoice

about thecheapchoice.com don't worry about them! They are pretty reliable and they have a luxury service. They won't let you down.

You don't know this website because it is very recent! It only started last year so there aren't many reviews.

First time i've ordered from them, i was a litle bit skeptical about them but i gave it a try.

Now i can say that i've ordered 6 phones from them (Goophone Y5, Goophone I5, (2x) HDC Galaxy S3 Pro, HDC ONE X, Star galaxy note 2) and i'm pretty happy with all.

On some i've payed fast shiping and i've got them in about 6 days. So i recommend them.

As i've ordered many things from them, and i talk with them everyday so i can help you with your order :).

Regards
[General Questions and Answers] Manuxo:
The brand of it should be Goophone not MZ. About the Android Version. It isn't 4.2.1 but 4.0.3. Maybe they sold you a clone of goophone as they do on many websites. You order the goophone and you'll get the zophone or Hero or another bad copy of it.
[General Questions and Answers] Manuxo:
Goophone Factory Reset

All you have to do is to follow the steps bellow:

- Power off your phone

- Press Volume [-] + Power button

- Wait until the clockworkmod starts

- Choose the Factory Reset / Wipe Data (that should be the 3rd Option)

- Wait until it's finished.

And that's it! You have your phone Factory reseted.

If this information helped you out don't forget to press the Thanks Button
[General Questions and Answers] :
Thanks for the quick reply man.

I was just wondering if the phone I would purchase from them, would it be the updated N2 version? The version that uses Apples iPhone5 lightning cable? Or, does it use a regular usb connection?

Thanks in advance.
[General Questions and Answers] Manuxo:
It brings the new Apple cable ;) the lightning one. See the image bellow:

regards
[General Questions and Answers] acozz1:
Thanks for the info - I am really annoyed to be honest! I am hoping to get my money back - but I did notice it was like the 'Goophone Lite' shown on mayiandjays video (same OS etc)
[General Questions and Answers] IndyUK:
Do you mean installed? I have CWR installed in English thanks to ColonelZap. BTW, which version of ICS are you using as your base? I already have stock ICS 4.0.4 installed on my Goophone I5.

Thanks
[General Questions and Answers] T_Eli:
Goophone I5 Gold Commemorative

Just bought the Goophone I5 gold edition from android-sale, waiting for shipping. Anyone have this phone yet? I am presuming that all the specs are the same as the goophone I5 i currently have just that it will be gold in color. Can anyone confirm this?
[General Questions and Answers] Manuxo:
You are absolutely right!

The color is the only difference. And the new working lightning cable!!
[General Questions and Answers] Chi Am:
To cut it short, it is a definitely NO.

I purchased to play with the ROM(s)........................it seems they are all derived from an original ROM which was half-baked, it even contained malware.

I would like to also add that all the issues are due to the manufacturer, not the reSellers who are just middlemen trying to make a small living.
[General Questions and Answers] ToaIII:
Hello everyone.

I want buy Goophone i5 by android-sale.

The difference between Goophone i5 and Goophone i5 LITE ?

I want buy Goophone i5 and modify with the ROM of Manuxo.

How model i must buy? tnks a lot!
[General Questions and Answers] T_Eli:
Cool! However, the bad news is that Android-Sale refunded my order and said it is out of stock even though on the website there is no such mention. Through emails they said to try the order again after a "few" days. Not sure how mant days a "few" is. I remember reading in some earlier posts that you work with android-sale Manuxo is that accurate? If So, would you be able to give me some insight into when this phone may be available? Also what are the possibilities of me getting the Gold version with an Apple logo?

Thanks

T_Eli
[General Questions and Answers] vnman:
Well, I am using it daily now. The battery life is ok, normal usage last 1 day and a bit. I mean that with 1.3.0 "beta", after full charge I can use the phone like normal (calling & surfing) and do not need to charge the phone again 27 hours later....
[General Questions and Answers] Valkirie:
Working on MIUI v4 !
[General Questions and Answers] asesino:
About to pull the trigger on 2pcs.Hopefully everything works out, this is what Ive always wanted a sexy looking piece if hardware powered by Android.

What's the best site to order from based on your experience and build quality.

Thanks in advance.
[General Questions and Answers] Manuxo:
I've already tested that ROM. I haven't released it yet because it is a piece of crap :x

It has several bugs and it has only chinese and english!

To bad...because i think it was the faster ROM i've tried until now!
[General Questions and Answers] loco_desk:
One question...

This phone has the same problems with the phone buzzer as the goophone i5s or works fine?

Best regards ;)
[General Questions and Answers] fouboss:
ROM

How do you do for install the MIUI V4 rom ?

everything works ?

Thank's.
[General Questions and Answers] asesino:
Will this work on ATT, NET10, Straight Talk? There 3g uses 850/1900Mhz band?

Please advice.
[General Questions and Answers] Chi Am:
Hardware Issue.

This is a Hardware issue, it's simply bad design either by the phone manufacturers OR the SIM producers.

In the picture, the red micro SIM is cut out of a regular SIM card, the white is a normal micro SIM.

Compare the difference in the width of the rectangular copper contacts and you'd find the new version of the micro SIM is much wider.

The red micro SIM (cut out) works whereas the white micro SIM does not work (sometimes work). The reason that the phone displays no "SIM card detected" is because there's contact with the white SIM connectors by the little bar which pushes out the SIM slot.

So I found a blank regular SIM, called my service provider to transfer my phone number to this blank SIM (need the 5-lines/24 alpha-numeric code), then trimmed it by alignment with the micro SIM card holder..................................and voila.

Some people used tape to insulate that part of the micro SIM but I'd rather not have anything which may come off and get stuck inside the device; I have no wish to take off the screen which also have adhesive.
[General Questions and Answers] anexonel13:
No it isnt't, the problem is with the rom, the sim card works on other rom and I tried this rom on 2 Goophones, so it is software issue
[General Questions and Answers] asesino:
So based on that what's the most advanced ROM (meaning the one with less glitches) to run and not face problems like the one with the SIM.
[General Questions and Answers] Valkirie:
Still needs some more works. Screenshots comings tomorow.

Rom should be available before the end of the week.
[General Questions and Answers] hrcoprco:
Hi is the cheapcoice website is working?

http://www.thecheapchoice.com/en/sm...n-dual-core-cpu-8mp-camera-android-phone.html

no prices, no option to buy????
[General Questions and Answers] Cyrushand:
No CWM Recovery

Hi there,

I got a Goophone i5 last week from Android-sale.com and the one I have doesnt have Clockworldmod recovery installed. For solve all the issues the phone have, I need to flash on ROM (pref. the Manuxo one), but I couldnt do because its imposible to install a new recovery or ROM.

Im tried with ROM Manager to upgrade the Recovery and flash a ROM, I tried too the Mayiandjay method by using chinese app. calling "M44-toolbox", that trying to install a chinese recovery and , from there, flash a custom ROM, etc...

The phone always reboot on a 3.1 Recovery without CWM, no matter what I do, the result is always this old recovery.

Some Gapps I installed from Aptoide, but I cant sync. with my Google Account.

I dont know how fix this issue, and I need help from anyone that could have an idea about.

Thanks a lot to everyone that could help me !!!!
[General Questions and Answers] asesino:
Im facing the same issue with thecheapchoice.I thought I had to make profile in order to place an order but even after making one I'm not able to see a buy now option.
[General Questions and Answers] virre62:
HAHA...had the same problem untill i got it... ur doin it wrong...

turn of your phone..theres a little reset button betwean the cameralens and led u can press with ur "simtray needle key thingy if its the i5 u have....i5s ud have to google"

.DONT plugg it to the computer..... now load your scatter file to your flashtool... press the download button...its gonna give you some error or warning message...just clock ok...and NOW u connect your phone....computer is conna connect and disconnect...but during these seconds the flashtool establishes connection with your phone and uploads the files to your phone ;)

i use SP flashtool by the way.,,,so might be a little diffrent if u use some other flashtool...but i guess its more or less the same with the mtk driver n all..

good luck ;)
[General Questions and Answers] Valkirie:
I still need to test couple of things.
[General Questions and Answers] virre62:
what about collonelzaps cwm? ...works for me....just that you have to flash it on the phone with sp-flashtool....doesnt work with mobile uncle...

hope it helps
[General Questions and Answers] unixz:
I would buy it if the problems in op is fixed.

iPhone like with android OS is amazing because of all the cases you could change.
[General Questions and Answers] techahead:
The Googphone i5 is an amazing phone intself why didn't apple file a case against it
[General Questions and Answers] virre62:
stock rom on the fastcardtech goophones are pretty but they all have some bugs that need fixes...so if you dont wanna put down time on research and fixing and tampering and rooting and all that with your phone you should look somewhere else.....its a fun phone/toy that looks exactly like the iphone 5 but there are better chinaphones than this one...altho from what i understand the goophone is the best iphone5 chinaphone

---------- Post added at 09:57 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:51 AM ----------

they did but goophone won in the Chinese courts so its completely legit ..... in china that is...

AND fun facts, theres a Brazilian company that registered the name Iphone in brazil b4 apple so i guess apple has to pay that brazilian company royalty's for using the iphone name in brazil