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[General Questions and Answers] inkyadrian:
Root and soft-keys

Your Goophone does not have the necessary - Busy-Box binaries installed.

It would be quicker to flash 0422-f not 0422-g6. That will give you root and no detrimental effects especially if you don't have 6gig of ROM. Actually, 0442-f is better because the phone sees that 6gig as an internal sgcard where it doesn't, if you flash 422-g6!

As for soft-keys: you can't edit the .prop with notepad, you have to download prop editor from the Play store-JRummy's. Install that and edit the soft-keys and remember to save it!
[General Questions and Answers] zelendel:
Do not post links or info on changing IMEI numbers as it is illegal to do so and not allowed in the forums.
[General Questions and Answers] docjonty:
sorry, not aware that it was illegal to do so.

Funnily enough the soft ware link was found using google and is in an xda post!

Given that there seem to be issues with imei numbers and data on these chinese phones, the question then arises to there being a legal way around the problems some people have.
[General Questions and Answers] inkyadrian:
TWRP

I installed this on a Galaxy S2 and ended up with a formatted sdcard, where all my back-up data used to be.:mad:

TWRP is fancy but CWM is safer.
[General Questions and Answers] zelendel:
We are in the process of removing all of them from the site. If see them report them. As for a legal way. I am afraid not. Most China based devices break my laws and copy rights. I best advice would be not to by clone knock off devices.

Wayne Tech Nexus
[General Questions and Answers] inkyadrian:
The OS does not see the sdcard normally. It's a work-around. 0422 has the the work-around and it works ok.
[General Questions and Answers] zelendel:
Not sure what issue you had as I have run TWRP on all of my last 4 devices and never had an issue.

Wayne Tech Nexus
[General Questions and Answers] inkyadrian:
3g
[General Questions and Answers] docjonty:
"Your" Laws?

Quite a statement.

As to copyright.......

given the bunfight that has been going on between apple and samsung I wonder how anyone can set themselves up as arbiter of what is or isnt in breach of copyright .

Certainly the goophone isnt a copy of anything.

Its not pretending to be a note, galaxy or iphone.

The system is basically stock android.

Of course, the under the hood tech may well have similarities to other manufacturers, but devices with these MTK chips are appearing in european markets.

Its not illegal to sell or buy them - they are available on amazon.co.uk

Of course, the imei issue with some UK operators may render the phone useless depending on who you propose to go with.

My solution is to try it with each operator using cheap payg sims and see which performs best.
[General Questions and Answers] zelendel:
It was supposed to say many laws. (gotta love auto correct)

As for it do a simple search for goophone and you will see it it's nothing more then another knock off device. It doesn't even run an official version of Android. I mean they even lie about the Android version. But I am sure it works for those that want it. Just don't hope for any support here for it.

As for the copyright. I mean look at it. If they were not protected based in China apple would have them out of business in a heartbeat.

Wayne Tech Nexus
[General Questions and Answers] bighoppins:
love this phone but one issue

I am going to put up a video review soon of the goophone.

I love it but I am having one issue.

In the US on t mobile and the signal drops. Once connected I can call and its fine. But it will go from 3 bars to none to 1 bar to no service then back to three. All in the same spot. It won't text either when it has no bars. My sisters iPhone 5 gets almost 4 bars at the house. any ideas?
[General Questions and Answers] docjonty:
fair enough.

I thought I was talking to some mad meglomaniac - visions of you sitting stroking a white cat on your lap , the other hand hovering over the destructo button.

Fair enough.

We all know what we are buying.

To date I have...

installled the non 6gb update - sorted the rooting issue.

Installed mobile uncle

used maui meta - the database posted keeps giving an error that it is not consistent with the device, so I have tried the database files from the 422 mod and the 6gb one

I am getting 3g data, speedchecker is showing full strength H+ , but data seems throttled at 120kbs max

I am wondering if this is a sim issue

The network is three UK - apn`s have been properly configured - I get phone reception, text and internet, only at speeds far less than I`d expect on 3.

If this one issue can be sorted out, I`d consider this a reasonable phone.

Until then, its basically a tablet with limited phone functionality.

One point though wayne, I thought the whole point of a forum like this was for people whom are keen to push the boundaries a little and not follow the crowd.

Experimenting with interesting odd tech surely is part of that, even if arguably being from china there is a fairly loose adherence of international copyright laws.

I own a significant amout of pro audio gear from china that is pretty blatant copying of high end western equipment.
[General Questions and Answers] attanjr:
Model edit. Don't post links on how to change the IMEI

have you tried this? i think you might have covered it already with mobile uncle?
[General Questions and Answers] zelendel:
It is but as a developers site we fully support the GPL and don't normally allow devices that don't follow the GPL laws. No as I said earlier I have no issue with discussion on the device really. But do not post links to roms or ways to change the IMEI.

Wayne Tech Nexus
[General Questions and Answers] bgeneto:
3G problem and a possible fix

For those with the 3G speed problem: have you tried turning ON the following setting in Engineering mode?

Telephony (tab) -> Mobile data service preferred -> Allow mobile data transmission at full speed.

It is turned off by default.

Hope this helps! Post your results...

ps.: to enter mtk engineering mode simply dial: *#*#3646633#*#*
[General Questions and Answers] docjonty:
doesnt work

engineering mode on these phones needs to be accessed by mobile uncle.

I have tried everything including the IMEI change illegal though it is (now back to the original , and to date speed is capped at 120kbs on Three UK

Locally, I have no 2100mhz O2 service to check the giff gaff speed

O2 are running 900mhz on 3g in rural areas in the UK.

I get a great O2 2g signal, but nothing on 3g
[General Questions and Answers] EgorM:
Hello.

Russian MTS, 0422 firmare with stock modem(MOLY.WR8.W1248.MD.WG.MP.V6.P4 2013/04/08) 3g works almost good. Good speed most time, But some times it shows 3G/H+ letter but browser looses connection.I not shure is it phone or operator problem.

I tried V7 08.05.2013 modem.img, and i got same problems: no 3G connection, only edge connection with good signal level. I rolled back to MOLY.WR8.W1248.MD.WG.MP.V6.P4 and 3g came back.

I have 3g connection with stock modem.img and have no 3g with V7 modem.img. You dont have 3g with stok modem.img, may be you'll get it with v7 modem.img? :) I sow wcdma-gsm-900 unblocked with v7 modem in Engineer Mode. With stock modem.img it blocked.
[General Questions and Answers] docjonty:
Links to modem image?

I presume you can change the modem without changing the whole rom
[General Questions and Answers] EgorM:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=41438845&postcount=11&nocache=1&z=6048693179618567
[General Questions and Answers] docjonty:
When I try to use the bootloader, its in chinese

any other way of installing this?
[General Questions and Answers] tarivor:
Hi, i have two problem on my Goophone I9 (rom stock 422).

1> WIFI change MAC address and i must disable MAC filter on my router. There is a solution? I tried solution for ZOPO smartphone but I have not been successful :crying:

2> How can I uninstall or disable default lockscren? I read all apllication from Titanium Backup but I have not identified this lockscreen :confused:

Can you help me, please? :fingers-crossed:
[General Questions and Answers] docjonty:
View attachment 2058282

I suspect this means the model of i9 I have will never get UK3g

It can register a 3g signal but doesnt appear to be able to transmit on the 2100hz umt mode
[General Questions and Answers] inkyadrian:
4.2.2 ROM is out now! It is a zip-file so you must have CWM installed.

Testing!

It's multi language

Camera does not have mute like 0616. There is always something not right.

Only Google Play, no other Google things.

Going back to 0616
[General Questions and Answers] ojam29:
can you post this rom
[General Questions and Answers] inkyadrian:
http://www.androidgroupon.com/2013/06/17/goophone-i9.html
[General Questions and Answers] inkyadrian:
Touch-screen problem

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[General Questions and Answers] docjonty:
anyone know the default PIN with these phones?

Tried to use the giff gaff auto instal of the apn to see if it would solve my 3g issue

tried the usual 1234/1111/0000 and its none of these

Anyone who has a potential answer to 3g connection please contact me.

I see H+ , according to signal app, I have a strong 3g signal, and according to the phone I`m connected

edge speeds only for data

Zoppos seem to do the same thing - I have tried most things but as yet no joy
[General Questions and Answers] kosturica:
I flashed this rom, but after my touchscreen not work normally. I can not pull down Notification bar. I reflased the old rom, but same story! What can I do? HELP!!!
[General Questions and Answers] inkyadrian:
Help

I have before and it worked OK. I have flashed again and MY screen is terrible. I have tried everything to reverse back to a proper working touch-screen and nothing works.

HELP
[General Questions and Answers] inkyadrian:
I believe the ROM- 0616-has been changed in the download area; it says last updated 8 days ago.
[General Questions and Answers] kosturica:
My phone is dead, not loading, nothing reactions. Thank you for "new" good rom!!!:(
[General Questions and Answers] inkyadrian:
No need to be sarcastic.

Whatever you wish to do to YOUR phone is up to YOU

The original fix worked and now, the latest fix, screws things up.

There will be a work-around because other people will install the 'so-called fix'.

My phone is STILL working although the touch-screen is out of calibration.
[General Questions and Answers] EgorM:
I found 3G patch for Goophone I9 on bbs.goophone.hk. Looks like it is not official.

But i am new member, can't post direct links:(

Use search to find it yourself.

I got same screen calibration problems after 1606 panel ROM. :( Waiting for fix :)
[General Questions and Answers] docjonty:
All in chinese.

I`ll wait for an english website
[General Questions and Answers] EgorM:
google translate:)
[General Questions and Answers] docjonty:
still impenetrable
[General Questions and Answers] inkyadrian:
Goophone?

NO. It's a Samsung!

Just for fun, while I wait for the update to that damned screen problem, I've installed the StarS7589_4.2EN_v0.45.zip ROM, via CWM, from the Needrom site on my Goophone. The ROM has a custom kernel, so I'll be playing with Pimp My Rom!

By-the-way, my mini USB socket has developed a fault and my phone did have problems charging, so I bent part of the socket with a screw-driver. Just be careful when plugging and unplugging your USB!
[General Questions and Answers] ojam29:
I had the same problem with mini usb.Than I had to repair it and now phone charging but not conect with pc.

I am searching new board with mini usb.

---------- Post added at 09:54 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:46 AM ----------

Can you delete this.Its wrong rom.

DO NOT FLASH
[General Questions and Answers] jmcnabb2:
I decided to get risky and flashed the StarS7589 Max 3 HD version. Everything booted up fine and still testing it. What's surprising is when I clicked out of the settings menu, I had 2 physical button lights light up on both sides of our menu button. They light up but don't think they're usable, but I thought it was cool to see that they had them in there. If only we could do something with them.

EDIT: Well the volume buttons don't work, otherwise this would be fine. /cry
[General Questions and Answers] ojam29:
Can you send some photos.
[General Questions and Answers] jmcnabb2:
Here you go. Turns out the top volume button is used as a back button but haven't found out if the bottom one does anything. Don't know if I'll stay with this or not.
[General Questions and Answers] ojam29:
Thanks I see its when I repair micro usb conectors.It will be good idea when it work.
[General Questions and Answers] inkyadrian:
I've just flashed Lewa 0405 ROM and it reports that the Goo is a GT N7102 phone (Galaxy Note 2). Also, it lets you select the pull-down menu! Lets see what happens if I flash a Note ROM!
[General Questions and Answers] jmcnabb2:
I'm going to mess around with some different roms but I'd advise anybody to be cautious. The last rom I flashed changed my volume buttons and I almost couldn't reuse CWM. Lucky using the main button and power button helped me flash again. it also flashed a different version of CWM (I think).
[General Questions and Answers] inkyadrian:
Together, we might even find the answer to the screen problem!
[General Questions and Answers] jmcnabb2:
Well I flashed a Star N9500 rom which is a galax s4. I thought I'd hit the jackpot but Goophone's main button doesn't work. Volume and power button works though.
[General Questions and Answers] asteroids2:
I received my phone a few weeks ago from Antelife. Briefly, my impressions:

1. I've run across 14 different ROMS for this device.

I'm currently running a "stock" ROM.

Goophone really should post a factory ROM that is easy to access.

2. 3G does not work well for me and my carrier (Rogers).

The 3G patch does improve 2G reception/performance!

The phone only works at 850MHz and not 1900MHz in 2G mode.

3. I suspect the RF hardware is just fine, it only requires the appropriate config file.

4. The stock phone consumes a bit more power than I like. I'm investigating "deep sleep" tweaks.

At present, consider this device a voice only 2G phablet. I'm keeping mine.
[General Questions and Answers] docjonty:
Have to agree.

Its frustrating when you see a strong 3g signal yet the phone only works at Edge speeds.

Its a good tablet, and works well as an ereader and for watching video.

Eats battery time, but then that`s the big screen.

I installed a deep sleep app and can get 2-3 days with minimal use.

If i use the video etc the battery can drain in hours
[General Questions and Answers] vuger22:
My 3G and H+ work fine :)
[General Questions and Answers] 5UR47:
Hi, can you test a actual Samsung Galaxy Note 2/S4 rom and tell me if it works or not please.
[General Questions and Answers] jmcnabb2:
You won't be able to use an "real" note/s4 rom because they use different kernels and drivers. Many of the knockoffs use the same MT6589 quad processor along with the same general hardware which is why you can use some different roms. Most won't work. They have pretty much be the same type of generic phone.

I tried some other different vendor phone roms and never got anywhere. Most wouldn't boot. If you want to have a chance on one that works, you have to keep it in the same type of phone category. Even the note 2 roms which is pretty much what our phones are don't fully work. Buttons weren't the same. Some I couldn't use the volume keys and others I couldn't use our main button.

You can experiment yourself if you're cautious and have a cwm backup and know how to flash with the sp tool. I've flashed probably a dozen so far and even though they wouldn't boot, I've yet to try one that bricked it. Still always a chance of happening though I guess.
[General Questions and Answers] inkyadrian:
My 'best' phone, which I got from Aliexpress, is a Huawei Ascend Mate. I am very pleased with it but it's £300. I hope I don't screw the screen up!
[General Questions and Answers] asteroids2:
Which vendor and frequencies?
[General Questions and Answers] vuger22:
T Mobile. 3g 2100Mhz.
[General Questions and Answers] 5UR47:
what is the best ROM that you have used and can you tell me how to use sp tool as well?:good:
[General Questions and Answers] inkyadrian:
0422-f works.
[General Questions and Answers] bighoppins:
I have to mobile in Michigan and I I get an barely get voice and text service. It pisses me off. I miss lots of calls and stuff any ideas? i get good signal then no signal for a long time then a few bars all in the same spot. I hate this crap. Any one else have ideas?

What are your settings in engineering mode? It won't let me check gsm CDMA auto mode. I do and it automatically changes to gsm only?
[General Questions and Answers] kosturica:
Is there any news in the touch panel to resolve this issue?
[General Questions and Answers] asteroids2:
This is curious. Have you tried playing with the "mobileuncle" app? You can select which frequencies the radio listens to. I have a feeling that GSM may only work with 2100MHz and only with T-Mobile. Please report back.
[General Questions and Answers] inkyadrian:
Screen issue

Not a sausage. I have noticed that links are missing to that dreadful download so people maybe just getting round to noticing. I'm sure, we on here, are not the only ones who've flashed that zip!
[General Questions and Answers] jmcnabb2:
Not that it will help most people but for those people who are risky and flashing other phones roms, I found this thread for changing the physical buttons on a phone. Some roms I flashed cause the volume or main button to stop working or caused it to perform another function. I was able to change my volume up button to actually do what it should(it was a back button). Now I just need to get the volume down button and then I'll be set. This and an inverted camera are the only problems I've had with this rom.

The rom I'm using is called MAX HD III and its an S7589 (generic note 2).

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=23010309
[General Questions and Answers] ojam29:
I try this rom but now i dont have setting button. Have you some idea.
[General Questions and Answers] tarivor:
My goophone change MAC address every WIFI connection and i must disable MAC filter on my router. There is a solution? I tried solution for ZOPO smartphone but I have not been successful.

Can you help me, please? :fingers-crossed:
[General Questions and Answers] 5UR47:
Try using a app like GMD Gesture Control (needs root) or Easy Touch or Button Savior (needs root).

I personally use GMD gesture control because it lets you make your own gestures and make them do certain stuff for example, swipe 2 fingers up for the menu button. It also does not take up any space on the screen.

Please like if this helped you.:good:.
[General Questions and Answers] ykk53:
Touch Pad Calibration

Hi

I'm ykk, I was attacked by the 0616 Rom, too.

Now I'm trying to calibrate the touch panel.

However, it does not go well.

I'm editing the files in /sys/module/tpd_setting/parameters/.

Does anyone (who did not flash the bad 0616 ROM) help me by showing me the setting written in files in above folder?

I will glad to know the setting in "tpd_calmat", at least.
[General Questions and Answers] docjonty:
apart from the 3G issue, the phone is working well with the official 422 rom.

Given that I am largely using wifi for data and am going off contract and payg, inablility to run up high data costs may be a bonus!

I`d still be interested if anyone comes up with an easy fix.

I have ordered a Goophone X1

My son needs a new phone, but I may end up keeping it if I like it.

China pad mall have an offer on at the moment with a free gel case.

I have ordered a few things from them and their customer service has been good, so I went with them rather than androidsale who disappointingly seemed to suddenly develop a selective loss of understanding english when I had a minor issue with my phone rear cover.

Reading feedback on the web, this seems to be an issue with some chinese sellers - fine, so long as no problems arise.
[General Questions and Answers] bighoppins:
Tmobiles

I have played around with the app. It seems to do a tab better but now It will not accept any mobile data or mms messages. It doesn't even show that e symbol that says the edge is connected. Once I get past one spot it seems to work. The area around and inside the house is terribly. It can take an hour to send a text and misses most phone calls. It is really spotty and jumpy. Even in areas with full bars.

The two iphones have at least 3 bars in the house?
[General Questions and Answers] inkyadrian:
Change your baseband version for your country. What country and sim provider?
[General Questions and Answers] docjonty:
what do you mean?
[General Questions and Answers] bighoppins:
I have t mobile in the USA!
[General Questions and Answers] inkyadrian:
Basebands

There are many Basebands for many countries. Have a look on XDA; it needs to be a zip file for Goophone i9.
[General Questions and Answers] docjonty:
Yes, most of us are aware of the concept of flashing a new radio , but as yet I havent found one that gives full 3G speeds.

Perhaps rather than being mysterious , you could provide a link?
[General Questions and Answers] vtdone:
phone is a DOA

Got a Goophone i9 recently and found a couple of things:

1. one side of the ear phone is dead... fix... use another pair of earphones

2. this is terminal: the microphone pickup is really noisy with loud scratchy noise so when calling another phone, the other phone just hears loud scratchy noise. This can be verified with the sound recorder app. I thought this could be the in-built microphone, but when hooking up the headset the noise is there too so the analog input chip is screweD!

Any idea to help fix this guys? Can I play around with MTK engineer tool or something?

thanks in advance
[General Questions and Answers] bighoppins:
Is there a tutorial that lays out the procedures to flash the rom with 6gb? Also where do you get the most stable ROM. It seems it has changed on the download sites and causes the touchscreen issue. If some one could pm me a link I would appreciate it.
[General Questions and Answers] ojam29:
Phone was delivered to me and I would like post some photo but I have little posts.If you have questions you may inquire me.
[General Questions and Answers] JohnnyInBriz:
I don't think anyone has posted a fix for virtual softkeys as yet. This requires framework changes.

There is a 4.2.1 LEWA rom available that has the virtual keys or you can use button saviour app
[General Questions and Answers] zelendel:
Guys do not post roms that do not follow the GPL. Means if you cant link to the kernel source code included in the rom then dont post the rom.
[General Questions and Answers] JohnnyInBriz:
Excuse my ignorance on this zelendel but this also apply to things like recovery?
[General Questions and Answers] zelendel:
Only if the recovery is licensed under the GPL. This depends on how the original developer licensed it. The kernel is under the GPL which means any roms posted must also post links to the kernel source.

Wayne Tech S-III
[General Questions and Answers] jmcnabb2:
Where did you all buy your phone from? Been looking at this phone but wondered which site was safest/reliable.
[General Questions and Answers] zedbest:
"I don't know of any non-chinese recovery for this phone as yet but it's not too difficult to use if you are familiar with CWM."

It's difficult enough, Johnny, since this recovery is not similar to CWM at all! :eek:

Did you (or anyone else here) manage to understand the meaning of the options, line by line?

A blind-navigation in there is too dangerous, risking to make a "wipe data factory" while searching for the "Backup/Restore" menu!

Waiting for a "serious" recovery, is there any chinese friend around here willing to post an English translation of this recovery options?

It would be so (worldwide) appreciated !

:D
[General Questions and Answers] Manuxo:
please post here an image of that chinese recovery and i will translate it!

Regards