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[Android General] deksman2:
Hello everyone.

I was able to upgrade the build number from 130158 (I think) to 140310 (stock rom).

Even though its 4.2.1, It works pretty good.

The battery is actually behaving better compared to the older build version, and the phone seems overall more stable.

I started experiencing the 'cannot connect to the camera' issue some time ago - or I end up with a green screen.

This problem occurs after using the camera a few times in the single session.

The best way to fix it is to restart the phone.

I checked out the youtube video for this camera issue, but it didn't do anything for most people - the problem re-appeared and the main way to solve it was through an OS restart.

Other than that... I'm very disappointed that MTK hasn't released the source code for this phone.

Would have been great for someone to develop Lollipop for THL W200, as I think it would probably work a heck of a lot better than 4.2.1.

Are there any indications that MTK might release the source code anytime soon?
[Android General] RobboW:
I wouldn't hold your breath, if any source code is released it would be new devices, not old ones. We're stuck on JB 4.2.1

Been a while since I posted here. I still have my W200, still running Pandawill ROM, it's very stable, runs well, IMO best ROM for my phone. Mainly because it's a cleaned up stock ROM and Xposed works well with it. When I've tried 4.2.2 Xposed was not stable enough to use. I couldn't run it on my daughter's W200S either (4.2.2).
[Android General] deksman2:
Yeah, its quite likely that MTK will never release the source code for this phone.

Anyway...

The camera was working fine for about a year, but then suddenly due to large amount of using it, it stopped working.

The phone refuses to activate the flash as well at this point.

I tried the camera fix option and it worked a bit after that, but it stopped again.

I think the problem is due to overheating.

The phone can get very hot when in heavy use (especially the camera, etc.) and since the SOC chip is so close to other components, I suspect its the heat that's causing these issues... could be affecting the contacts, and when the casing is removed, the contacts can 'breathe' better, but re-assemble it and it starts creating problems again.

It looks like I'll have to try recycle the phone and get a new one.

Since I'm in UK, most shops here go for brand names when it comes to recycling, so I don't know about other options.

These camera and flash issues are simply unacceptable.

Am researching other options.

Moto G looks like a good one since the source code for it was released and there are already lollipop editions for it...

LG L90 is also an option.

I was actually thinking on maybe getting the Huawei Ascend Y550 since I can get it for dirt cheap at a price of £50 from O2 and then unlock it on ebay for under £2, but the issue with Y550 is that there has been no source code released to date (I think).

Are there any other viable 5 inch options that are better than W200?

I liked its specs, but I disliked this camera/flash problem, not to mention the complete lack of source code for ROM's.
[Android General] dissidius:
https://www.change.org/p/hongjiayua...-5-0-lollipop-для-смартфонов-thl-w100-mtk6589

Sign this petition started from Alexnight from the 4pda community if you want kitkat or lollipop update!

Takes less than 10 sek
[Android General] RobboW:
THL won't be bothered with that......

They won't even release source code for the original ROM, but I signed the petition anyway.

I'll never buy another THL despite the fact that mine has been hardware trouble free. My daughters W200S has been an absolute POS, my son's W200 has a broken headphone socket. Mine runs fantastic, but that's only because it is so heavily modded and optimised and I look after it well.

I'm actually close to saying I won't buy another Chinese delivered phone. The Chinese have a weird way of doing business.

I may get a Chinese made phone through a major brand though, the software will have more time spent getting it right and there will be a better chance of support and updates.
[Android General] deksman2:
To be fair, people seemed to have been experiencing similar problems even on popular brand phones.

I used a ZTE Blade (the first one) for 3 years without issues (and heavy modifications with customised ROM's) before getting the THL W200 (which was about a year and 4 months ago).

No problems with the Blade (a chinese phone), even after falling on the floor multiple times.

I've done my research on various Chinese mobile phones before buying the W200 and the hardware seemed quite good for the price at the time.

Considering that it also worked well for about a year before the camera decided to give me problems, I think it was (still is) ok (sans the camera issue)... but realistically, had I known the lack of support for W200 or the camera liability issue, I would have probably held off until getting a Cyanogen compatible phone.

I might try installing the Pandawill ROM. The stock 14xxx version seems to actually run fine, but I like to tinker. :D

I seriously think that Cyanogenmod 12 (Lollipop) would probably fly on this phone and could extend the battery life somewhat. For some reason, manufacturers don't seem to optimize their device properly, and even if they do, they install proprietary garbage which slows things down substantially (I just got the SIM free Motorola Moto E 4G for my mother in UK as a gift - seems to be garbage free and runs great - lacks flash and the camera ain't anything special, but considering she was using my highly outdated ZTE Blade which was slow, the Motorola will be a huge leap for her).

At any rate, tnx for providing some insight into using PandaWill ROM. I've read other people used it and liked it.

Will finally try it myself.
[Android General] feel_dizzy:
THL w200-weird problem

Hey guys!

I really hope someone could help me out.

I have a THL W200 and lately i am facing an automatic shut-down problem. It only happens when i use internet through data usage.

When i use wifi or an other moment my phone works perfectly fine and my battery is working good.

Although after a few minutes of data usage my phone turns off (no matter how much is my battery percentage) and then i turn it on again, its less than half battery than before and then it turns off again in a minute.

What is happening??:eek::rolleyes:

Thank you all in advance! :)
[Android General] deksman2:
I'm not sure on what could be causing the problem.

You might want to try downloading CM Security.

I've had problems with my THL W200 before when the OS decided to force close various applications that were running in the background.

Mind you, I think this is just a bug in the 4.1 Android coupled with lack of proper optimizations for W200.

After installing CM security, it was able to find several issues in terms of viruses, etc. After removing those problems and then me regularly cleaning the phone with it, the OS has been running fine.

It might be a software issue. Try downloading CM Security, updating its virus definitions and then running it to see what it finds (if anything) and removing potential nasties (then check to see whether the data connection crashes the phone again).

If the problem remains unchanged, you might want to consider switching over to a better ROM.

Perhaps PandaWill or 140310 build number (stock ROM).
[Android General] feel_dizzy:
Thanks a lot for your help!

Unfortunatly i used CM security but the problem remains the same.

Could you please explain me, since i am far from an expert at these, what u mean by "If the problem remains unchanged, you might want to consider switching over to a better ROM. Perhaps PandaWill or 140310 build number (stock ROM) "

Is it an other specific app that i can download and try to fix it? Or is it sth else?

Thanks again :)
[Android General] fbhtc:
Touch screen is broken

Hi,

My touch screen is broken and I want to buy a new screen compatible with my rom (130815), where can I buy?

Thks
[Android General] Memelord:
Hello guys, I have a very annoying oroblem at hand.

My rooted THL W200 is having its internal storage eaten up by nothing (more than 500 mbytes rendered useless) and I simply have no explanation of what's happening. I'm keeping track of my apps and media and merely 400 in the internal is used for app data and what not, everything else is ob my external SD. I am even considering hard reseting becausebI can't install **** and even when I free up space it gets eaten up again immediately so I can't download anything. If anybody has the same issue and has fixes it or if I could get an explanation of how to backup my data without the use of a PC I would be really grateful.
[Android General] RobboW:
Maybe try clearing app cache and also clear browsing history in web browsers and anything else that holds it. Some file explorers do for instance.

If you have app updates to original apps that came on the phone, like Youtube or various Google apps, the original is still there, probably in the system/app folder and when the phone is rooted, you can remove them, and matching odex file. De-bloat the system by removing apps you don't need too. I tend to remove live wallpaper pickers and apk files as I don't run them anyway. I use Google Calendar so remove the built in one, same with music player, I remove as I use Neutron. There's a lot you can do to slim it back down after adding your own apps.

If you uninstall apps but don't clear their data there may be un-needed app data folders still taking space in the memory too. These are important reasons to become familiar with the contents of your system. Have you tried moving some non important (and non widget) apps to SD?

I always keep an eye on what apps start with the system and reside in memory. If they are not needed, uninstall. Find better alternatives. this helps the system with memory management.

A custom ROM also helps. The Pandawill ROM I run is de-odexed and de-bloated already, but I took it a lot further myself. The phone runs great. It's repartitioned so has a 1.5Gb data partition rather than stock 1Gb, although I could probably use a 3Gb partition these days.

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That was a 5 point touch screen (same as mine), later superceded by a 10 point screen. If you change it to the 10 point, you may be able to use one of the newer ROMs to run it.
[Android General] fbhtc:
High capacity battery

Hi,

Is there any battery with more capacity for w200?

T200 battery It will be compatible with w200?

Thanks,

FB
[Android General] N.Ákos:
Hello

I have this phone,after a couple of mounths the "screen view" was lost.

I mean I can go to factory mode,can see the start up logo,but after it's like a "pixel" errors.

I can use the phone,I mean I am remember where is the buttons on the screen.

I reflashed the rom many times,tried lots of...

Any idea?

Thanks
[Android General] abdimi:
Hi guys, i have a problem with battery. I installed the app device info and it says that i have 1000mah instead of 1800mah. Shall i buy a new one?

Kind regards and many thanks for this forum,

Bill
[Android General] Oleksiy_Sh:
Hi guys,

Can someone give me a piece of advice how to solve my problem? I've replaced w200s broken screen with a used screen from w200 device. Now w200s turns on (screen is not black) but does not respond to my touches. I believe this is a drivers related issue. Which firmware is better to try to in order to fix it?

Thanks a lot for your help.
[Android General] miljenko:
Did same thing in the past and tryed all factory firmwares. One of them worked, don't know which one. Try and post your findings
[Android General] RobboW:
I think fitting a W200 screen to a W200S is just going to cause issues as there probably are no ROMs for the W200S with the old W200 screen drivers.

I suspect most W200/W200S owners end up moving on to a better device.

I won't be buying another THL. Too many cheap parts in them to bother with. Learnt my lesson.
[Android General] gerstavros:
most probably the touch is defected. touch panel is same in all w200/w200s/w200c, tested
[Android General] Maurice315:
Hello guys! I think I have a hard brick on my THL W200... I hope someone can help me!

There is black screen and the only sing of live is the red light of LED when I connect the usb cable..

(my windows 7 - 64 bit - recognizes the phone as MTK USB Port, and I installed manually MediaTek PreLoader USB VCOM Port)

When I try to use Flash Tool, red bar reach 100% and I get the error "BROM ERROR : S_FT_ENABLE_DRAM_FAIL (4032) [EMI] Enable DRAM fail". And I did it with battery, without battery, with preloader selected and not selected.

I'm using the rom "ThL.W200.130703.JBV2.HD.EN.COM.8P64_MT6589T" and Flash Tool v5.1352.01 and 3.1312.0.139.

I also used the rom "ThL.W200.130815.JBV2.HD.EN.COM.8P64_MT65..." at starting.

Any idea to solve it please? Thank you!!
[Android General] THL W200:
[HELP] Unable to enter in FACTORY MODE

Hello there all!

I hope you can help me on this issue, since i only started to read about FLASHING/ROMING/HACKING phone today, and therefore im noob!

So i do own a THL W200 (mtk6589T), but my problem is that im unable to enter in FACTORY MODE. When im trying to access to FACTORY MODE (pressing simultanially the power button and volume down button), at the start (qhen THL logo appears) in the lower left side of the screen it shows a small text sayting exactlly this "=> FACTORY MODE" (it shows for only 2 seconds). After this time, that text information desapear and the cellphone stays stuck on the THL LOGO forever.

Althoug im able to acess “Android System Recovery <3e>” menu (pressing simultanially the power and volume up buttons). After this action, it appears in the screen the android mascot with a red exclamation box on it, allowing me to choose one of the following options:

- Reboot System Now (i have tryed and it does not fix the problem):

- Apply update from ADB:

- Apply update from sdcard:

- Apply update from cache:

- Wipe data/factory reset (i have tryed and it does not fix the problem):

- Wipe Cache partition (i have tryed and it does not fix the problem):

- Backup User data (i have tryed and it does not fix the problem):

- Restore user data (i have tryed and it does not fix the problem).

Whenever i try to power on the cellphone, it says stuck on the THL LOGO forever (even if i wait for one hour). I already have made the “Wipe data/factory reset” and now i have the following questions.

Questions:

1 – To repair my problema (crash on LOGO), i only need to instal a ROM pressing “Apply update from sdcard” at the Android System Recovery menu, or do i need also to install firmware?

2- Concerning my specific issue, should i Flash ROM to solve it?

3 – If Flashing the ROM is necessary, should i do it with firmware mtk6589T, or can i make it with mtk6589 version?

My best regards to all of you fellas!
[Android General] THL W200:
Delete this please
[Android General] THL W200:
How to know Stock ROMs Version to my device?

How can i know the Stock ROMs version of my THL W200 (mtk6589T), if im stuck on to LOGO screen? (i think my phone is bricked)
[Android General] Memelord:
Good day, I just followed this guide http://www.modaco.com/forums/topic/365704-thl-w200-info-root-custom-recovery-and-re-partitioning/

until part 4e where my phone just bootlooped and I had to hard reset from the chinese menu. (I partitioned my phone to 5 gigs)

After doing that I found out that every keyboard app including AOSP, keep crashing whenever prompted to be used. Also I am unable to factory reset normally from my phone and resetting from the chinese menu just doesn't fix the issue.

By not being able to factory reset from the normal menu, I mean that the phone just unmounts the internal storage and ends there. I can freely move around in phone afterwards.
[Android General] Tripledoubled:
I solved the problem of the camera not working. I report, in case it served others.

On youtube there are videos that recommend adding thicknesses to the two connectors, using small pieces of cardboard or other things.

Others recommend removing the two small pieces of rubber that press the connectors, to decrease the pressure on the connectors.

Someone keeps saying it's a software problem.

In my personal case the solutions I've mentioned do nothing, I solved only with a well done cleaning of the connectors, proceeding like this:

The videos were useful to open the phone without risk, after this I raised one of the two connectors, it is interlocking. I cleaned using a small piece of cotton attached to a toothpick, soaked in alcohol, I had no spry for electrical contacts. Cotton buds better avoid them because the small fibers could get stuck in the connector. I blown well with a can of compressed air, to remove dust and any other dirt. I did the same with the other connector.

You can check if it worked by turning on the phone without reassembling the screws, holding the battery steady and not touching electrical parts.
[Android General] carlosac:
Wow, i am sorry, shall i delete my post, so you can make your original ? :D
[Android General] ludoo:
Lol no, translation is not perfect but understandable, no point in replacing the post. :)
[Android General] RobboW:
This is great, but frustrating. Anyone have ideas about why most of us cannot connect to the phone with SPFT? I've tried so many times and on my desktop and laptop, taking all suggestions, from here and from my searches on Google, and trying them. Just will not work.
[Android General] ludoo:
SPFT is very picky. Good news is you don't need it: just flash recovery using dd, then you can backup/restore or flash zip archives.
[Android General] netswim:
I did that but the 3 leds still very low.
[Android General] RobboW:
This mod was not to change the brightness of the button lights, it was to enable message notifications by the LED to the left of the earpiece.

Sent with XDA app from my W200 :)
[Android General] netswim:
Oh!!! Sorry!!!

Is there any solution for dimmed lower buttons?
[Android General] RobboW:
LOL, don't be sorry, you now have a great message notification :)

Sent with XDA app from my W200 :)
[Android General] netswim:
You are right:laugh:

Do you know anything about the lower buttons lights?
[Android General] RobboW:
Sorry, no, if something comes up I will be keen to get mine a bit brighter too.

Sent with XDA app from my W200 :)
[Android General] ludoo:
Don't hold your hopes up, I tried writing different brightness values directly to the sys file controlling buttons brightness, and the maximum is what we already have.
[Android General] RobboW:
It's not a deal breaker.

I'd like to be able to change the notification LED from red to blue, but maybe not possible.

Ideas on that?

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DD?

Sent with XDA app from my W200 :)
[Android General] ludoo:
Check a few posts back :)
[Android General] piter92wzg:
Anybody take off screen protector? What about scratches on bare, pure glass? Is it resistant?
[Android General] TOR11:
SPFT

You can install with SP flah MobilUncle Tools or Tools. No need to disconnect the phone, only to have it off, hit Download and retire and put the battery back, which starts the process.

The drivers I use are PdaNetA4016.exe.

RAFD

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On the consumption side, I installed No-Frills CPU Control and I put the ondemand governor and the CFQ scheduler.

I have not made ​​much use phone since yesterday, but I've been an hour with the radio, took me 1d 2h 42m and is 67%.
[Android General] ludoo:
I did, no scratches that I can see Only precaution I use is to keep the phone in a different pocket from my keys.
[Android General] piter92wzg:
Thanks for info.

I want to buy micro SD card 16gb and I don't know which choose. I should look for 10class or ultra high speed (UHS)? GoodRam, Adata, Toshiba?
[Android General] TOR11:
By the results of speed tests and writing that I have seen, I suggest the Samsung Pro, which is what I'm using.
[Android General] piter92wzg:
I mean does THL W200 use all speed (power) of UHS? May there will be enough 10class?
[Android General] RobboW:
What's the best way to get a dump of the stock ROM from an un-used phone? My son's new W200 is due to arrive soon.

Looking for either a good post with detail, or a link to one.

Not a quick two line generalisation with a couple of acronyms being the main information to really just suit an already experienced Android modder:eek:

Has to be able to be followed and done by a non dev type person like me.

If I can get a dump of his ROM I'll try to upload it somewhere for others to download. Wanting to get it dumped before the phone has been turned on :p

This wouldn't affect IMEI number would it?

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I use a class 10 Sandisk Ultra in mine, it only needs to be fast enough to shoot full res video. Anything faster than what the phone needs is just better for direct PC to card transfer rates. The phone itself may limit transfer speeds when connected via USB.
[Android General] slowtorrent:
Hi, I had some troubles with Flash Tool too. Finally I found a solution that worked.

I am on Win8 64, SPFT v.3.1316.0.sn150

1. Uninstall all MTK and ADB Devices with USBDeview (attached)

2. Reboot

3. Disable digital driver signature - I used Option 1 from "Disable digital driver signature.txt" (attached)

4. Download and unrar MTK6589 USB VCOM drivers! - I used the attached one

5. Plug your phone - powered OFF. You will have MT65xx Preloader detected in device manager for two seconds when you plug, double click and install driver manually. It's a bit tricky - you have to manage to localize device and double click on it. Then Browse --> Let me pick --> Show all devices --> Have Disk --> point to usb2ser_Win7.inf or usb2ser_Win764.inf under Win7 folder.

6. You will probably get Windows Security message. Install ANYWAY... Succesfully Installed

Try it. I hope you'll finally fix this issue too.:)
[Android General] Stenlius:
It's not the OS, I know how to set the WiFi powerstate ;). It started to drop during use - browsing or similar, just random disconnections. I think I solved the problem - uninstalled Easy battery saver, which I had setup to manage all the connections and made some changes to the wpa_supplicant.conf file:

/system/etc/wifi/wpa_supplicant.conf
Added these:
[I]update_config=1
ctrl_interface=wlan0
ctrl_interface_group=system
eapol_version=1
ap_scan=1
fast_reauth=1[/I]

No drops for several days of use. The GPS also works fine - tested it in a real trip - no drops at all for 200 km in the mountains.
[Android General] RobboW:
Sounds good, why use an extra app for battery saving? There are already customisations by THL for thermal management etc. This is also helping the battery.

I have had a look at mine at different times and found it drops out 3 cores to sleep state, runs on one in standby.

My battery is getting better and better with some regular charge cycles. I wouldn't use any extra power saver or CPU apps. I think they will interfere with what THL have optimised.

I do think a lower minimum screen brightness would be good though. Most of the time mine is left on auto and can be a touch bright. I do generally get a day from the battery easily. Normally put on charge when I go to bed, turn off data so notifications don't disturb us during the night and take off charge when I wake, turn on data and have dual SIMs running all the time. The battery has surprised me and I think it's just the THL optimisations helping it because it's not a big battery.

Sent with XDA app from my W200 :)
[Android General] Alain Legrand:
THL W200

the front and the rear camera are 12.6 MP ! I have this phone!
[Android General] RobboW:
No, front is 5mp and rear is 8mp, anything higher is interpolated and you should not trust the advertised specs of many Chinese phones.

Sent with XDA app from my W200 :)
[Android General] Lindsay02:
THL W200 have white version?
[Android General] gori67:
Only black color at this moment