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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] rikochet33:
Hi, until today, I don't bought this phone yet, but I have read your answer and I have to make a question: do you experienced the mic problem too? your zopo have the same problem that many others had? If you do, how do you do to fix that?

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I found this in the zopo mobile shop forum that I'd like to share with you in case that you haven't try it yet (sorry for the spanish but this is the original language of the post, but I think that you will understand in general terms):

Tenía un problema de volumen bajo en el micrófono. Voy a explicar cómo lo he solucionado:

Uutilizr la app Mobileuncle MTK Tools (Descargar de Google Play – Hay que ser root).

Para ajustar valores en el micrófono (te oigan con volumen bajo)

1º Descargar, instalar y ejecutar “Mobileuncle MTK Tools”

2º Menú Engineer Mode (MTK)

3º Audio/Normal mode/Type/Mic/Level

4º Configurad los 6 niveles así:

Level 0 a 255

Level 1 a 235

Level 2 a 215

Level 3 a 205

Level 4 a 195

Level 5 a 185

Level 6 – 175

*Hay que configurar todos los niveles al valor indicado. Cada vez que sales de un nivel debes pulsar Set y OK.

5º Una vez puesto el valor en todos, salir con tecla “atrás” del móvil hasta el principio de la aplicación y vuelves a darle a OK para salir.

6º Reiniciad el movil.

A mi me ha funcionado con un Zopo zp910 y te oyen mejor.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Samkee007:
Thank you, I have tried it I also got the instructions from Zopomobile shop. I am sending it back to seller today. Hopefully the new one doesn't have the same problems.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] *rWx*:
Hi, i never had this problem. Mic and speakers always work very well, everybody understand me and i understand everybody clearly. Not every model seems to have this problem?!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] rikochet33:
It does appear that this issue regards to defective units I think... btw, do you pay for the shipment to returning back to seller? seller won't pay for this extra charges?

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It doesn't appear... this is some like a wheel of fortune I think... sometimes you could receive a unit with a bad mic :/ so... good luck for me? :/
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] *rWx*:
I bought one of the first models early september, and some others that I know have no problems. Maybe inferior components were used in a unit? Good luck for you :good:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] KingLing:
Yep, of course I first looked for known solutions ;)

I enabled agps, used mobileuncle and added the dalvik.vm.execution-mode=int:fast and installed fastergps. This resulted in a acceptable fix time. The only issue is a jumping location. Sometimes driving on a highway sygic tells me I'm driving in offroad in the woods :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Samkee007:
I just shipped it back today Nov, 19th North America time. The USPS shipping with registered mail ( including tracking & signature ) it cost me $30 USD, the seller never said she will pay or share the cost, indeed I see her try to avoid the shipping question on all her email but I also wanted her to send me a new one so I decided not to pursuit it for now ( deal with it after the new one arrived ) I did asked her to send me the inew i6000 instead which is a little cheaper with almost same specs, the seller said ZOPO is better brand in compare with inew. I am just worry about the new one may have the mic & speaker volume problems again but if it's a " Lemon " again then I will open a dispute with Paypal and ask for full refund.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] rikochet33:
yeah... I supposed that seller won't pay for any shipping for returned items... this is a common situation from any vendor in any part of the world... and well, I wish you that this time you receive a non-defective unit, I read on some forums that zopo is one of the best brands on chinese phones, only thing that differences from other companies like Samsung maybe be his quality control processes and a real warranty, because on the other matters, it's the same thing...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] 206xtreme:
Is there any possibility that we upgrade somehow the phones video bitrate and fps???

Video recording in HD1080 really sucks! I got 17 to 19 fps!!! FGS!!!!!!!!

Googled and found that we have to change some values to a file named media_profiles.xml BUT it doesn't exist in this phone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Any idea?????
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] stevenma61:
fixing the GPS for ZP990

please see the following

i found this gps.conf is good for our phone ZP990, it really lock the GPS fast, without the net connected.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2470782&page=8

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] billouetaudrey:
Hi, what are your battery stats plz ?

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Overheat2747:
My experience........ On standby, it's great. With my "heavy" use of games, YouTube etc. may get me through the day. There is one problem with mine where I sometimes charge it to 100% and restart, the percentage fall to about 40%. Strange.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tedsbk:
scatter file

My friend, i am trying to follow your guide to root my 990. I do what you say and i meet #3. I run Flashtool and i am looking for "scatter file". What is " scatter file"? I do not know what is it and where to find it. Please give me detailed instructions.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] enbeto:
Battery dimensions

Hi there,

I am moving from zopo C2 to zp990, I have already ordered it. With my C2 i have two batteries and I am charging them with an external kind of universal wall charger. I am wondering if the zp990 battery would fit with this charger.

Does anyone know if the battery of the zp990 is longer and wider than the one for C2 or maybe just only wider? My charger can handle wider batteries, but longer would be a problem.

Could anyone give me the dimensions of his/her zp990 battery?

Thanks so much!!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] FatherD:
95x72mm hope that helps :D
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] 206xtreme:
Problems problems problems!!!!!

Has anyone tried to shoot photos in the dark????

Don't do it.... It totally fails!!!!

Leds intensity is toooooooooooooooooooooooooooo low so the only distance you can shoot bright pictures at night is about 15-20 cm.... After that all pictures are dark.

Can we somehow increase led's intensity so that we can take a better picture?

Sony xperia Neo V (which was my previous phone) shooted WAY TO BETTER pictures at night, and my older one Nokia N82 (xenon flash) could not be compared to both zopo 990 and neo V!!!!!!!!!!!!

Please some help!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] billouetaudrey:
Same issue here...

Edit : try it :

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Ferg8080:
I am on the verge of buying a ZP990 (currently also looking at THL W300, Umi Cross, Star U650) and I've read this thread from top to bottom so I believe I know what I am letting my self in for. This model has good support on XDA and Zopo offer lots of accessories. But before committing I have a few questions.

1. I am in the UK and will be ordering from European Zopo site. But where do the warranty repairs go back to, I believe it is China, can anyone confirm?

2. This may be a stupid question but I'm going to ask it anyway. I have also looked at the following phones THL W300, Umi Cross, Star U650 and they all use the MT6589T quad core cpu. So would I be able to use the same flashing instructions for these phones that applies to the ZP990. :o

3. Does anyone know if the HIFI chip in the Umi Cross is any good or is it just a gimmick?

Many thanks for any help

:fingers-crossed:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Youngpuzzlez:
Does anyone know if once you have the zp990 phone rooted if you can install the rom so it looks like a s3/s4 phone ?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] HorstDCC:
Theming

With the Xposed theme Engine you can make it look any which way you like.

With a bit of luck there's allready a theme out there that appeals to you.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2251952
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Youngpuzzlez:
ok thanks are there any pics of its rom running so i can see if i like it? i'm just curious because i can buy my friends s3 gt i9300 for £170 which is a good deal however the specs are abit lacking for me and so that's why i'm looking into china made phones and the zopo caught my eye but i fear if i get one there ain't much support for them as in roms or customization, or am i wrong and you can use any rom providing it works?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Youngpuzzlez:
another question can i install any rom to a zopo phone or am i stuck with just one thread that iv'e seen on this site which a user called ghost45 has made?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Overheat2747:
Check needrom
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] HorstDCC:
Theming

Well, I can't show you any fancy screenshots myself since I don't theme my roms, but I do use the exposed framework and many of its modules.

You will be able to theme the default firmware once you're rooted.

You can use ghost45's rom as well if you prefer and MIUI v5 is also available. Have alook at MIUI theme's ... there's a lot of eye candy to choose from.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Youngpuzzlez:
thanks that site helped a lot but now im just stuck on if to get the zp998 when it releases or go with original s4 by selling my iphone 4 to pay most of it off what do you think ? the way i look at it is the support for non-Chinese phones are much much better (because more people have them)but on the other hand the specs and phone i do prefer of the chinese made zopo but their seems to be alot bugs problems and slow support and not much of it which i fear i'll need

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I don't really like the MIUI rom all others seem ok, so with the stock zp990 rom i would be able to change the keyboard color and maybe layout and all other sorts just from stock? also if you don't mind could you tell me if these features will be available to the zp998 when it's out as i like alot of things this video showed me [YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A48A4J5qpYA[/YOUTUBE]
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] saifzahid:
[/COLOR]hey just got my new zp990 today,;)

I really impressed with this fon,:good:

just any one can tell me the best way of rooting? :angel:

there on the first page 2-3 methods of rooting r there, which one is best and safe?:confused:

thanks
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] billouetaudrey:
The most simply is Framaroot ! :D

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2130276

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] saifzahid:
Thanks... I rooted successfully through eroot tool... Very easy and simple.

Now I am looking for any daily use custom ROM, with twicks of increased volume of this fon.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] billouetaudrey:
No custom rom exist... Only stock rom and Miui rom...

But you can try mobileuncle...

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jorokw:
Let us clear some "problems" ZP990 has...

It is nice see some people believe in software so much, but a lot of things can not be fixed with "magic" software update. Off course, we can change Android version (maybe even to 4.3), convert launchers or apps from other phones but WE CAN NOT CHANGE HARDWARE.

Let me clear few things: ZP990 is cheap phone. For its price is marvelous but it has certain (done by design, hw inside) limitations.

1. it uses MT6589T "turbo" which is already somehow overclocked version of MT6589 to 1.5GHz - so don't ask to OC. You can try, but without proper cooling of internal SOC, phone becomes fast-but-unreliable. It is fast phone, and 2GB RAM does help.

2. also it has integrated PowerVR SGX544 GPU - not so bad, but NOT so very good. You can not easy "upgrade" its 3D power via software. So be prepared to suterring in some GPU intense games. Most works very well.

3. GPS chip inside phone is mediocre (comparing to AAA, even AA phones). It is true, and updated firmware can not change installed chips and built-in antenna in the ZP990. There is some methods how to get fast fix but... you know, don't expect SW miracles. GPS works so-so.

4. average quality microphone is deep inside the phone. It is not best part of the ZP990 design. You can find a SW fix, how to gain sound from mic, but you boost also some noise.

5. screen is LTPS. Not bad at all... but is only LTPS, so in dark expect small "light-leak" (not completely black). Screen is very good, but it is not AAA screen from Samsung or LG.

6. Gorilla glass. It is hard to scratch, but... prone to cracking (hello iPhone).

7. ZP990 camera. For the price do not expect miracles, it is a standard 8Mpix camera! Works well in good light, but sub par in the dark. For good low light photos you must have last Exmor or some Hi-tech CMOS (expansive) sensor. NOKIA, Apple, Samsung, LG invest each at sensors billions dollars, ZOPO uses what is actually on market.

8. battery. Well, use "strong" current charger. 1A or even 1.5A (from 850-1500mA) and good cable. Charging from USB is sometimes long and problematic. It depends on USB current (often limited to 5V / 500mA). Dont forget battery is "made in China". It is good, but from PRC.

It is not bad review of ZP990, I am very satisfied with it. Before I was using S3 Galaxy, and don't want to go back. Love big screen - my tablet goes to son.

But do not forget where complaining: ZP990 is much more like modern KIA, not new Mercedes-Benz S-500, so don't expect "everything is there top-class".
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] FatherD:
Well said jorokw, I like mine and accept is limitations. The worst part for me is pretty slow and flakey wifi.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] billouetaudrey:
Hi, don't need custom fw, use Gravitybox module for xposed :D

Envoyé depuis mon ZP990 avec Tapatalk 4
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Youngpuzzlez:
does anyone know which i should go for the s4 or zp998 when released, so far i like the support and all types of mods for s4 which i fear i'll need or the zp998 which i think doesn't much support for example roms, kernels and other stuff in general so i'm not sure it to pick good hardware/price or go for the s4 for better support/features
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] saifzahid:
here is the custom ROM http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2470782

and hope to see developers work more on this fon.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Overheat2747:
My opinion.....S4, as long as you can afford it. These Mediatek phones will frustrate the hell out of you.

Added to all the problems mentioned before, my ZP990 headphones jack start "shorting", I know its a budget Chinese phone and the display is awesome but the more time I spend with it, the more I think I made a mistake purchasing it. Can anyone verify that the microphone function via headphones don't work? I'm not heard when on a call.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] billouetaudrey:
It's not really custom rom, but ported rom... In my opinion, custom rom is slimbean, CM, AOKP etc...

Envoyé depuis mon ZP990 avec Tapatalk 4
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] FlipMorten:
Mine works fine now, though at first it didn't. Guess who's fault? Mine :cyclops:

I though I had plugged my headset all the way in, because it sort of "stopped" about 2mm from being all the way in. But then one day I was in more of a rush when connecting the buds and suddenly I noticed they were plugged all the way in. And now the headset (w/microphone) always appear in the notification. Before it sometimes showed with mic and sometimes only the headphones. Headphones actually worked fine even when not all the way in, just not the mic.

Are you using the OEM buds, or other? If other, are they OMPT or CTIA standard? And does it show headset icon, or only headphones?

Did you try increasing the mic volume using mobile uncle tools?

I would never trade my Zp990 for a S4. Too small and non-RGB screen with a awful green tint I can't accept (diamond pentile or whatever they call it this time), and laggy :eek:

There are so many better options if choosing a "small phone". LG G2 and Xpeira Z1 being of the better ones. LG G2 most value per $.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Overheat2747:
I had the same problem with plugging the headphones in and I do see the headset w/mic icon. Also I don't understand the standards you quoted but I'm using the headbuds from my Samsung Galaxy Grand which seems to work better than the one in the box.

You maybe right about the S4 (Touchwiz made me sell my Galaxy Grand), just wish Zopo would fix these annoying problems.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Ninjakura:
Just want to ask. Is there any steps/apps to enhance/improve camera quality (taking photos & recording videos)?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] billouetaudrey:
Try it

Lenovo Super Camera 3.5.5

http://turbobit.net/32rii7y6l1v1.html

http://extabit.com/file/27d7i1p7ac9pt

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] FlipMorten:
OMTP is the name of the standard everyone used for headsets, until iphone came along. Apple kept right and left the same (so they could be used with any stereo headphones), but switched the ground and microphone placement (so no other headset would work other than their and 3rd party only for iphone).

Since apple didn't want to become like everyone else, at one point everyone else decided to switch to the Apple standard (CTIA - also called AHJ) for the good of the customers. I'm not entirely sure if it was early 2013 or early 2012 Sammy did the switch though. Sony is easier to remember, they did the switch when going from "Sony Ericsson" to "Sony".

Even though the OEM buds aren't great, could you try a test with them? Just to see if the person on the other end can hear you with that?

I use my Motorola EH20 headset, which I bought two years ago for $8 on ebay, even better sound than the quadbeats I paid four times as much for last month :o

Since I speak very low I always bump the microphone to the max, so using Mobile Uncle tools to bump up the mic is a good fix :good:

Did you try that one?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Ninjakura:
Lenovo super camera app is awesome. Many thanks to you!!!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] demstav:
Hello guys. I have a problem with my battery. Its draining too fast. Especially after it reaches 100%, the first 30-40% drain in 2-3 hours!!!!. I have used a spare battery that i have and its the same thing. I have the etotalk custom rom. Do you suggest using another rom?

Thanks
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] saifzahid:
how to take screen shots on 990..
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] billouetaudrey:
Power + volume-

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] billouetaudrey:
Maybe try a wipe battery if you are root...

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.nema.batterycalibration

And you can see what app consumn with wakelock detector

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.uzumapps.wakelockdetector

Personnaly, with bt active,

Envoyé de mon ZP990 en utilisant Tapatalk
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] demstav:
What rom do you use?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] billouetaudrey:
Stock rom + xposed + Gravitybox

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] giuliaspider:
SIM 1 stops working

Hi, my Zopo 990 has a strange problem. When starting the phone both SIM cards are up and running. With time (ex. over night) SIM 1 is not able to receive phone calls or messages but for calls out it works. After rebooting it is again ok for a few hours. Is this a firmware issue or more hardware problem?

thanks for any help
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] billouetaudrey:
Hi, do you try to disable unused frequencies ? (with https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.themonsterit.EngineerStarter)

MTK Engineering / band mode/sim 1

Untick unused frequencies / set / reboot

Screenshot for France

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] giuliaspider:
No, I have not. I will give it a try. thanks
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] billouetaudrey:
;) if don't work, maybe try to change your simcard...

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] billouetaudrey:
Hi, anyone have issue with autobrightness ? I find fix for zp980 but not for ZP990...

Thx

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Ninjakura:
Is anything can be done to improve performance? Fps? High def video?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] FlipMorten:
No that I know of, some say this chipset is alread very maxed out, so it ceomes unstable whenoverclocking. I have not tried overclockin myself but adapting graphics in games that support it does improve fps. Also, cleaning backgroung apps and using a RAM friendly launcer should help in some games. I use Launcher8 now, when set up very basic it takes about 30MB RAM, when more adapted and such, it's about 60-80MB. The launcher I used before stole120-140MB RAM.

What do you mean with high def video? Recording or playback?

I have no issues with FullHD video playback. So if there is a problem there, it might be a codec issue. I borrow straight from youtube, and no problem with those clips.

Someone recomended this camera app for improved camera. I haven't tested it yet.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] billouetaudrey:
Personnaly I change governor to hotplug with trickster mod...

I use greenify too...

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Ninjakura:
I meant recording FHD and jusg tried the recommended super camera. It is good. Thanks mate.

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What are the differences amongst those options. (performance, userspace, hotplug etc)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] billouetaudrey:
I just know performance and hotplug

Performance = always on max frequencies... Not good for processor and battery

Hotplug = use Only need core ( one two three or four core...)

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1736168

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Ninjakura:
Thanks mate. :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Overheat2747:
WIFI

Saw something concerning our Wifi that may be of help for us ZP990 users, Thanks to Mr. Marco-V....

http://youtu.be/Zm-D_u-URZ4

http://forum.zopomobileshop.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=1571&page=5&extra=#pid14179
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] billouetaudrey:
Need the same for gps :P

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] billouetaudrey:
Hi, anyone know how can I disable the alert notification when I send many sms on short time ?

I try many tutorial but don't work...

Thx

Edit : I try it... Wait to see if It's work

http://www.teambamf.net/topic/4587-approot40-sms-limit-tool/

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] FatherD:
Fixed!

I would not have believed this until I tried it. My Wifi has been a bit flaky on this Zopo since day one, this little bit of fiddling has seen very real performance improvements.

These speed tests were done using the same server, the same position, immediately after doing the fix. Subjectively - this has made it possible to watch Youtube videos without stuttering and stopping - in a room where it was not previously possible!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Overheat2747:
Yo FatherD,

Are seeing more networks than before? I didn't see any improvements there.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] FatherD:
No.. Better speed, more stable,, but no extra networks - I can only see two.. I'm sure there are about 5 or 6 in my area!.. Hoping the 998 proves to have better things! ?