yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] biobio76:
there are already some custom roms running 4.2.2, but with lsome ittle bugs sometimes to be fixed...so some improvments are still necessary

anyway, exist already and working.....
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] catalindinsibiu:
I have this 4.2.2 on my C2 2/32:

gizchina V19 by marsapa from needrom (sorry, not allowed to post links)

I like it very much :)

+ using RAM better (more apps stay in memory before having to be cleared)

+ different ringtone for sim1 and sim2

+ sim binding for contact numbers actually working (no more asking wich sim to use)

+ nice battery mods for status bar (with percentage)

+ 'Autostart' in settings to choose easily which apps are allowed to start at boot

- video play not working from gallery, solved by installing bsplayer

- list of recent apps moved to 'back' button instead of 'home' button
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Tc662:
Just saying, but there's not a single 4.2.2 rom out there for any MTK device.

Changing just the build.prop doesn't make it real 4.2.2 .
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] biobio76:
exist my friend, and one of the great developer we have in italy is just going to release the new version for Christmas,

based on REAL ROM Xpera , no launcher....
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Maheshwara:
Oh, thread is becoming interesting again - new ROMs instead of old problems... ;)... Please tell us more - which Android version based on?

Zopo ZP980H getapatalked
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Tc662:
It doesn't excist. Mediatek hasn't released 4.2.2 for any of their proccessors. Just changing the build.prop and few android files do nothing to make it true 4.2.2. The real changes from 4.2.1 to 4.2.2 are in the kernel, which can't be accessed.

4.2.2 simply doesn't excist for mtk devices yet.

I guess you're refering to marsapa, he does indeed make great roms.

But even in his rom, there's a simple way to test if it's real 4.2.2 or not. You can go to about phone and press the android version multiple times and you get into a fake screen which is not really the screen of true android 4.2.2
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] biobio76:
i am not referring to marsapa ( which I know beeing italian )

I am referring to another great italian developers, ICEMAN, and I am part of italian forum as developers together with him

I know doens't exist 4.2.2 by Mediatek...if you read again what I have posted above, I am talking about PORTING Xperia stock rom on zopo....

no launcher

but ORIGINAL XPERIA STOCK ROM on zopo....which running 4.2.2

once forever= I don't like to talk about developers names beeing intouch with them, and generally speaking appreciating the whole job they do and great efforts they put into this with a lot of their spare time...

Even if I have ( of course ) my own personal opinion and preferences....I am not gonna post any rom , any links in respect to everybody's job

I am here to support new user in problem solving as I did for example some post above, and glad to do it and saving days to them in searching seraching and fail...this is absolutely the princip of the great forum XDA and common princip for all forums allover the world, at least this is my idea

google is your friend guys, searching for customs rom on the web and try it making your own experience, is the best you can do for growing...

ciao ciao!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Ibcus:
I have a Zopo zp980 2gb/32gb with 20130818 - 173942 firmware

I want to increase the partition, 1.5gb is not enough.

Before I give it a go I want to make sure I have everythig right.

I've read far too many pages and it's starting to get a little confusing, I don't want to brick my phone.

It's allready rooted and I've backed everything up with titanium backup.

I have downloaded so far:

drivers

sp flash tool v3.13160.0.150

cwm 980 v6032

mtkdroidtool v 242

ZP980_c2_version_b_zopomobileshop_20130818

ebr 13.38gb

After installing drivers :

Install cwm:

(replace recovery.img in firmware folder with cwm recovery image)

phone not connected to pc

run sp_flash too, load scatter file and just select recovery to install cwm.

click download.

Turn phone off, remove battery and replace, plug phone into usb port.

Update partitions:

(replace ebr1 and ebr2 in firmware folder with modified files)

phone not connected to pc

run p_flash too, load scatter file and just select ebr1 and ebr2

click download

Turn phone off, remove battery and replace, plug phone into usb port.

Is that the way to go?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] biobio76:
yes, correct.....

1) take the original firmware and extract it by putting into a folder on your PC

2) replace stock recovery with CWM recovery AS WELL AS ebr1 and 2 with "new" ebr 1 and 2

ps: I suggest you to use the EBR1 and 2 that will transform internal memory into 7GB one...13.38 GB it's a little bit to much for me, at least this is my opinion and how I have my zopo 980 at the moment.,...

3) de-flag everything ecept RECOVER , EBR1 and EBR2

4) flash it... ( so one time only instead of two time as mentioned on your post... )

5) as soon as you boot the phone then connect phone to PC and activate "storage unit"...windows will inform you that one partition need to be format....do that as FAT ( will be suggested by windows anyway as defaul.. )

you done.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] comiflor:
nvram

You told earlier in a post to back up the nvram....what if I didn't do such a thing (I didn't knew it's necessary), how can i solve the problem? Is there any way?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] biobio76:
Sure.. Do it now

Use MTK Droid tool, the easiest way to do that
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] comiflor:
nvram

I already flashed some custom roms, and now in MIUI i get Nvram Error, and I have some cellular signal problems (don't know if it's the rom) that's why I asked the question... With Mobileuncle is not possible?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Ibcus:
Thanks.

I have the 7gb files, I might use them instead.

I'll take an nvram backup first.

Last question.

I'm using win8 at the moment, is it known to cause problems?

I can boot into win7 if it is more stable for flashing.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] biobio76:
https://mega.co.nz/#!x85yGB6b!SzKhfHQBWUMSVim2AmVo_X-d9-5Fn64DMM55iTjVOO4

Download my script, run it from cwm

Enjoy

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Use win7
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] laconic5:
I used the "meteos mtk6589 rom edit" tool to repartition my zp980 2gb 32gb. I cant remember where I downloaded it from. Just google and look for the 8gb/16gb version.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Ibcus:
I have that, meteos-mtk6589-rom-edit-8gb-16gb-en.apk

I wasn't sure if it was safe to just run on the stock rom though
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] asanado:
Hi biobio76,

I have some questions:

- Can you give me a link to download the latest version of MTK DROID TOOL?

- Can you give me a link to the EBR partiotioning (7GB)?

- Do I first run MDT or should I first flash the Recovery?

- Why flashing CWM Recovery if later on I flash TWRP ME Recovery?

- In TWRP ME folder there are some more files other then the recovery.img. Do I need to use the in someway, or just replace the recovery.img (same as CWM)?

- Is NVRAM backup is included in the NANDROIDBACKUP?

Your help is much appericiated...

Thanks

AS
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] biobio76:
MDT ( again thanks to great Master Shifu RUA1 )

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2160490

EBR_7GB.zip attached

CWM I gave you need to be flashed via SP FLASH TOOL, there are also other way but since you already upgrade to ANDROID using SPFT and you know how to use it, the easiest way is flash CWM via SPFT

TWRP I gave you it's a SCRIPT.ZIP that must be installed via CWM....the script will flash the "new" recovery.img as well as other things necessary like theme.....so do as said.

also in this case there are other way to mount the TWRP but I'm just giving you a process to let you get your final target in the smoothest way possible....

- Is NVRAM backup is included in the NANDROIDBACKUP?

YES

- Do I first run MDT or should I first flash the Recovery?

do this step:

having already

copied TWRP.zip

as well as

ZIP for getting the root

into sdcard or phone...

1) flash CWM

- then reboot the phone and plug to PC with MTD already running

- use REBOOT buttom of MTD to reboot the phone into recovery mode

INSTALL TWRP ZIP

2) get root permission using the zip I gave you. do that via TWRP

- MAKE A FULL BACKUP FROM TWRP ( usually also called NANDROIDBACKUP)......

at this point you will have your complete rom saved on your SDCARD/PHONE - NVRAM INSIDE

3) boot the phone and check supersu is installed

4) run MTD, connect the phone that will be recognized by the program ( if ABD drivers are installed correctly of course.. )

5) MTD has a button called ROOT....press it and a pop up message will ask if you want to use the SUPERSU to grant root shell ...confirm and after some seconds the staus of MTD will change from "YELLOW" colour status into "GREEN" ....

6)NOW, make a full backup with MTD

attached as zip file find an extraction of the guide that explain the process created by yuweng@xdaforums.com

you will finally get a folder on your PC named !File_to_FlashTool where inside you have the DUMP of your rom,

rooted and ready to be flashed back via SPFT in case of any mess you will have in the future....

hope everything is clear, it's more difficult to explain than to do...

cheers
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] asanado:
Great, I will try that

Thanks

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MDT doesn't recognise the phone - it says "The device isn't revealed"

Should the phone be powered off without battery (same as for SPFT)?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] biobio76:
Phone need to be powered on

You need to activate the USB debugging of the phone from setup menu

As also wrote above, ADB drivers must be installed correctly, meaning

Your PC must recognize the phone turned on
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] asanado:
Tried that, MDT still doesn't recognize it. When connecting the phone, the Device Manager shows C2 on Other Devices.

Should I change to USB Storage on the phone? (This way I can go to the Internal and External SD from My Computer)

I thought that the ADB Drivers should be OK - because I installed it when flashing the Android ROM.

USB Debugging was already ON.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] biobio76:
https://mega.co.nz/#!NlIHiTJB!X-RJbX5JW8UEuc4bNP06Uhkiry8b5kqXXH5p4TJqybk

Download from above the ADB DRIVERS then go to device manager and upgrade drive using this
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Bharat701HD:
Hey biobio76, can you please help me?

I dont know i installed adb properly or not.

1.When i type adb devices in cmd its showing bunch of numbers.

2.when i open mtk droid tool its showing my model number (on lower left side.)

3. When i check in my computer device manager / android devices there is 'android adb interface' with yellow sign and 'HTC Andoid interface' (but my phone is not HTC...!!!)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] asanado:
Sorry for being so dumb... but I can't download from this link, MEGA web page asks for decryption key

GOT IT, just didn't go to the link correctly... Trying the drivers now
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] biobio76:
Phone not installed properly....

Use the drivers I gave on previous post or try the help of

www. Snappea. Com
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Bharat701HD:
Is adb drivers and VCOM drivers are same?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] asanado:
ADB drivers are working... MDT identifies the phone

But I can't backup the IMEI/NVRAM - it requires root shell.

Should I first install the CWM in order to get root shell? Or maybe push the ROOT button on MDT?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] biobio76:
no, not same thing

ADB drivers let you install the phone on your pc, phone will be recognized when is powered on

USB debugging must be turned on via phone setup menu

VCOM drivers allow the pc to see the phone on MTK PRELOADER mode when it's plugged into pc BUT powered off

VCOM attached
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Bharat701HD:
Sorry if you are thinking what i am asking...!! i am a noob and i also searched alot on xda and ... But didnt found it.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] biobio76:
well, adb installed...

NOW PLEASE FOLLOW EXACTLY POINT BY POINT WHAT I WROTE YOU AND TOLD YOU

the answer to your question is in my step by step thing to do.

I am going to turn off my pc now,

cheers!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] asanado:
OK.. Thank you very very much
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Bharat701HD:
Okay thanks thanks thanks, how i install adb driver i followed tutorial but i didnt get one point ,when i have to update driver and select it manually then which file has to select? Because there are 2 folders in adb drivers folder and both have atlest 3 files in it.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] biobio76:
installing it manually choose: android_winusb.inf
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Ibcus:
Thanks for the help biobio76, all went great.

Partition now 7gb, all data intact
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] biobio76:
cool!! good job!! happy for you!

cheers
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Bharat701HD:
Okay final step - which driver i have to right click for 'update driver'-

Android devices

1.Android ADB Interface

2.HTC Android interface
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] biobio76:
HTC adb drivers are already installed...

so if they didn't work, UPDATE HTC with ADB package I uploaded

remove what you have as ADB with yellow " ! "

in case you still not succeed with manual installation, go to ( www . snappea . com ) and install the program that should mount correct drivers to let your compurter see the device

BE SURE THE USB DEBUGGING IS ACTIVATE
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] taks:
Hi,

According to (official) information from Zopo Forum stuff, Zopo ZP 980 and Zopo c2 are one and the same with the exception of the rom memory (16GB vs 4Gb). They have exactly the same specs and the same Sharp screen or at least that is what the official stuff write in Zopo forum:

http://forum.zopomobileshop.com/thread-432-1-1.html

The reason that some people can't upgrade C2 to the latest ZP980 rom is this: http://forum.zopomobileshop.com/thread-510-1-1.html

"As the title, when flash your zopo zp980 or c2 choose a right firmware as zopo zp980 & c2 have a version B mainboard. if you found your phone in the battery slot, there is a mark" B" or " FC", then it is B version, it can not flash the normal version rom, or phone can not power on. following is the picture show.

After the flash, c2 will show 12gb memory as zp980, but after you reset the storage( setting-storage-erase phone storage), it will be around 2.1gb, so there is no 16gb C2, DO NOT BE CHEAT BY dishonest seller！watch your money！

Latest rom for zp980&C2 0516， has fix some phone that has black screen while stable, green camera, and better 3g singal in some area（Spain，Italy has test， detail flash guide will be post soon.following is link for 0516 rom"

I hope I was helpful. Please, if anybody has any information that contradict the aforementioned regarding Zopo ZP980 and C2 is welcome to provide them.

Thanks and all the best,
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Mawe79:
yes same hardware...also flashed every existing zp980 fw to c2 without problem!

Because it doesn't exist FW for C2, all are ZP980 Fw!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Juan9066:
Missing random letters bug

Nice and affordable phone indeed, but one glitch drives me mad...

After using phone for some time random letters disappear. It's not deal-breaker but makes hard writing messages when your phone doesn't display letter you want to type.

The bug is reproducible and the easiest method is to turn on phone, run some apps and then run "E-mail" application. After that part of your apps doesn't show one or two random letters.

It looks like this: code.google.com/p/android/issues/detail?id=48448

but in my case it affects not only notification panel but whole system.

I think it may be connected with resource-intensive usage and ineffective graphic system rendering.

The bug disappears after reboot and appears again randomly after using phone for some time.

Tried all ROMs, even the newest 0516 and problem persists. Any ideas? ;)

Photo attached below, sorry for finger smudges ;)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] matthewtech770:
Hello Mr.ghost45 is there anyone using the Zopo 980 in the USA im on AT&T US they use 850mhz and 1900mhz for there 3G network Tmobile use 1700mhz and 1900mhz on there network if I can get the 850mhz band At&T im good thats used in NYC N.Y :crying::crying::crying: I want this phone so bad.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] zman18b:
I have one on tmobile in the US

Right now the phone does not work with US carriers. In engineering mode it shows the capability to do this, but unless we get a fix from the new firmware it does not work right now. It makes me sad as this is a fantastic piece of hardware. I like the screen better than my daughters HTC one.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] matthewtech770:
how is the build quality is is put together well neatly glass lines up with frame no un even corners. :o
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Clandaries:
Hello,

has this Phone Tv-Out?

Greetings
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] kerwin_pig:
very nice
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] blade@dell:
[MENTION=5274390]zman18b[/MENTION]

Hi, I am really wanted to know as you said the display is better than HTC one. Is it that good display?

I think HTC butterfly has the same display of zp980!

Also have you got hold of Zopo C2 and compare the both display side by side?

Regards
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Sam567:
Help

Does zopo zp980 support usb otg and wifi direct
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] javlada:
Today my Zopo C2 informed me about an OTA update. I could download it but it won't install because I have a custom recovery. Is it possible to reboot into the stock recovery to let the phone install the update? On my previous phone - Motorola Defy - I could choose whether to boot into stock or CWM recovery. But I don't see any similar option here...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] *rWx*:
Your Firmware must be clean for OTA Update. No root and custom recovery. Flash stock recovery.img with flashtool from stock rom.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ghost45:
New firmware zp980 20130516-161100

NEW FIRMWARE ZP980 20130516-161100

https://mega.co.nz/#!JBoWnCqR!PD607xZMsnh3NqK4k14uSCjZu-BO4VGdeqTKdqtevT4

I REPEAT THAT THIS THREAD IS FOR ZP 980 AND NOT FOR ZOPO " C2 "

Write the messange in the correct Thread!

I know many people brick their phone because some zopo c2 have different hardware!

AND SO WRITE MESSAGE IN THE CORRECT THREAD!

:laugh:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ghost45:
NO FOR MOMENT IS NOT SUPPORTED

perhaps the zopo c2
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] *rWx*:
This Firmware runs smooth, better than older two ROMs! Mobile network also works fine. APN would be correctly filled, not entry "null". And i have no ghost touches.

I have this firmware since 2 days, and i'm very satisfied :)

Keep it up, zopo :good:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ghost45:
Umts=wcdma details not visible!

In this firmware remain again the prblem to not select the details of wcdma in the second sim.....

Umts=wcdma details not visible yet!

And in rat mode there is only sim 1
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ghost45:
Problem also the vibration when start the call

I this firmware there is the problem also the vibration when start the call

ad if select or deselct in audio settings is the same things!

see you....
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ghost45:
Battery icon menu'

If you would like to change your battery's icon try this apps!

You must install from recovery...select zip file...select batteryxxx.zip

http://www.4shared.com/zip/Su4dXTCM/OGBattreyMod_Flashable.html

After go in details ... display....Battery style....

see my screenshots
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] m3n3chm0:
Battery icons like a BOSS !! :good:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] javlada:
I'm wondering if it is possible to update my phone and keep all settings. When I was using CM builds on my older phone, I could always install new version without loosing any settings.

But I'm afraid that when flashing my phone using FlashTool, it will basically make a factory reset. Am I right? Is there any possibility to avoid it?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] alfi07:
Need HELP !

Dear friends.

help is needed:

I bought a zopo c2 1.5ghz 1/32 G.

probably try to flash the wrong firmware.

before that i made a backup.

Now the phone stay black.

the flashtool just work for a few seconds and you see a red line saying 100%.

try almost every option in flashtool.

the flashtool say that it found a com port .not a device.

I have tried the firmware from vnroid 'but nothing.

please help me.:confused:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] comiflor:
Signal problems MIUI C2 Platinum White 1-16GB

I have some serious problems with connecting to network with the miui rom...any solutions? with stock Android I didn't had such promblems...:( I tried with only 2G network but no chance, and in mobile networks the network settings are in light grey (disabled) I cannot acces them...please someone help me:(
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] biobio76:
have you ever succeed in flashing your phone with SP FLASH TOOL from your computer?

meaning:

1st thing to check: are you sure VCOM drivers are installed correctly?

2nd: you said you did a backup of your stock rom...how you did it? with READBACK via SPFT?

or with MTD DROID TOOL?

or via CWM?

the best you can do is restoring your backup if you done it correctly......otherwise take the stock frimware and flash it via SPFT

probably try to flash the wrong firmware.?????

what kind of firmware you flash? if phone is not booting up and SPFT is not see this phone on mediatek preloader port but only see as MTK USB port you probabily have a soft or worst case an hard brik....hope not....

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check if your IMEI are still there.....
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] MarianoRosario:
Try this...

Hi. Try this: first, you have to flash just the PRELOADER from a working ROM (even from another phone, just have to be MTK6589). In FlashTool, load the scatter and then "untick" all but the PRELOADER. Use the phone without battery, and connect it after clicking in DOWNLOAD. Don`t mind the warning, and hopefully it will complete the process. Unplug the phone, re-run FlashTool, and flash the ROM specifically for your model (B, FC, or whatever). It worked for me. Hope it helps.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] biobio76:
this is somehow a funny anspect of MTK CPU

sometimes I heard "works",,,,,

but ATT TO EVERYBODY:

if you flash a wrong preloader....and then you are not able to install the original firmware, your phone become an "ashtray"

so guys, be very very carefully with this....

in any flash you do, preloader is the very last thing I suggest you to flash
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] alfi07:
THANKS for al of you.

1.imade a nandroid backup

2.download the vcom drivers but dont know how to install them.

3.I have another working zopo c2.

4.it seems that it has only 1 version for normal 1.5GH phone.

5.install the preloader.but couldnt proceed.

6.I made a backup of imei.

PLEASE FORGIVE ME . BUT I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ANSWER FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR EFORTS.

---------- Post added at 01:38 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:38 PM ----------

THANKS for al of you.

1.imade a nandroid backup

2.download the vcom drivers but dont know how to install them.

3.I have another working zopo c2.

4.it seems that it has only 1 version for normal 1.5GH phone.

5.install the preloader.but couldnt proceed.

6.I made a backup of imei.

PLEASE FORGIVE ME . BUT I WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ANSWER FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR EFORTS.