yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] noflip:
Thank you for this info. Unfortunately, I already done this over a month ago. The only thing it does is to increase the overall volume.

Additionally, in the tutorial, which you provided it is shown how you can increase the audio speaker volume, not the volume, when using headphones. In order to do this, you need to select Hardware Testing>Audio>Headset Mode and then from the drop down menu, you need to select Media. After that I increased the level to 152 and there was definitely a difference.

Unfortunately, as I said earlier, this only increases the audio volume and nothing more. If I try to install some audio tweaking application (like an equalizer or something similar) the second I increase some aspect of the sound (bass, treble) the other part of the sound becomes quiet. This only means that there is a software audio compressor or a limiter, which is currently working and it cannot be bypassed on app level.

Btw, you don't need Mobileuncle MTK Tool to access this menu. Just dial *#*#3646633#*#*

Someone mentioned that there is difference in the sound quality, when using BT headset, instead of normal wired speakers. Could please other people, who own BT Headset try this out and share the results?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] robgee789:
ahh i saw that it was to raise the volume of the loud speaker but i wasnt sure if it had options in the earphones setting that would help it out but it was worth a try lol
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] SV3NNER:
Anyone know if this is possible, and how i could do this?

From Zopomobile.cn
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] thebighunt:
Hi

If you buy the zopo official case, it normally does it.

TBH
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Cifu:
No, AFAIK there is only 2/16 GB version exits. The original ZOPO announcement and the pre-order brochure are promised the 2/32 GB, but before the ZP998 hit the street, ZOPO change his mind, and degraded the inner eMMC to 16 GB (cause uproar for the pre-order owners, ZOPO try to cover this error to put a 16 GB SD Card in the preordered phones).

I think there is no 2 version of SOC, but in the phone, the ZOPO 9520 is the original Chinese version (850/2100Mhz 3G), and the ZP998 (850/900/1900/(2000)/(2100)Mhz 3G). Many webshop copy-paste the chinese version datasheet.

You can check here mine:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] SV3NNER:
I have the original case but a custom rom, and would like to know how i can flash this in to my rom.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Cifu:
Actually there is some other thing to measure, especially the Gorilla Glass. If you check this, only the THL T100S/T200 are the competitors. Yes, the T100S cheaper, but 'only' 5" sized. The T200 is 6", with about the same prize, but with 2/32 GB.

If you do not need Gorilla Glass, you can choose many-many options, Ulephone, Newman, etc... Your choice...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] SpineSurgery:
Simple questions...

ZP998 users, please write simple few sentences how are you happy with your phone?

I plan to buy it. Currently I have Galaxy s3, however I need some dual-sim phone.. and I hope for Zp998. Comments?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Cifu:
Simple answer:

+Really gorgeous screen panel

+Good performance (8 core + 2 GB RAM)

+Well acceptable user comfort all in all from my perspective

+Gorilla Glass

+Above average accessories (in my package: 2 screen protecting film, earphone, charger/USB-MicroUSB cabel, silicone case)

+Easily can be rooted (Framaroot)

+NFC, OTG working well

+Living community, 19 ROM can be found in the NeedROM for this phone.

*The inner eMMC could be 32 GB, if we consider the price and overall capabilities.

*Even if i can use my phone in my daily basis without recharge, a have to admit the battery is bit weak for this size / performance.

*Some goodies cannot be use in this SOC / phone, or having trouble to do so (like XPosed / Gravitybox). This is not unique for this phone (like no XPosed for Android 4.4 yet, so even they cannot use these goodies), just a fact.

*The Camera / Video recording performance is only acceptable at best.

*The ZOPO provide new ROM's, even if not too frequently, but at least they not forget this really basic support (the 20140218 ROM bring some good point in user experience).

*OTA, even if i had problem with that.

-No LTE/4G (not a critical point for me, but there is LTE capable Qualcomm's SOC based phones in this price region, yes, with slightly less capabilities)

-The GPS is a bit disappointing point for me, at least with the official ROM's. It's around 25-127 sec to find the GPS signal, the update and overall accuracy is barely acceptable, i awaited more. No GLONASS (and no COMPASS) support.

-Several smaller-larger issues (on-board sound hardware is clearly weak for music enthusiasm, the max. volume of phone speakers is low for me for crowded street use, etc.) some of them probably can be solved with software level.

Overall consequences:

It's a good, but not exceptional phone, of course for this price it's got some issues.

It's good for you? I don't know, it's your choice, if you want to use the phone mostly as an music player, avoid this phone. If you want an above average camera/video recording capabilities, then avoid this phone. If you wanna play 4-5 hours a day without recharge, then avoid this phone. If you need a fast and accurate GPS, avoid this phone.

But if you wanna view videos or photos in this phone, then it's a good choice (very good IPS panel, above average SOC and RAM), if you seek a gorilla glass protected 5,5" FHD screen with strong HW around the 300 US$ price region, it's a good choice. I'm actually love my ZP998, but in several field it's missed my expectations.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] lasslax:
Good summarizing.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] zdravke:
Wait - there is no compass on this phone?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] lasslax:
There is a compass, but I wouldn't rely on it. It's a bit nervous.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] zdravke:
Sounds like the same crappy sensor used in thl phones. This means gps lock and navigation will suffer from it too.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Cifu:
When i write there is no COMPASS support, i refer the Chinese GPS system, BeiDou-2, aka COMPASS.

The sensor is a Bosch BMM056 3-axis magnetic and gravity sensor, the very same that can be found in the Lenovo P780. Cheap solution none the less...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] warezjunk:
I want to use this manual but it is NOT complete .

"To install the USB drivers VCOM the phone must be turned off and connected to the PC with or without a battery depending on the type of device"

What todo if its connected to the pc ? turn it on whitout battery ? push any buttons ?

"get a screen like this"

Where is the screen ?

"Twrp By Paolothl

ROM Recovery TWRP | [Custom]-[Updated] add the 02/04/2014 on Needrom"

Where is the link can't find it [MENTION=5344025]needrom[/MENTION]

I have this phone and want playing around with recovery, root ..but need a good manual..don't want to brick this phone..
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] warezjunk:
Quote from first page..

"Cwm 6030 (good for me

http://www.4shared.com/file/Hs8vD5Sv...overy6030.html"

I dl this file and have a "recovery6030.img".

How to install this file ???

Is it so difficult to make a good manual ?

I'm stucked in bootlogo..

Can I get in recovery with hotkey's ??
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] viniciushp:
Android Sytem using 100% of Mobile Data

Hello guys.

First of all, sorry for bad english. I really wish speak these language, but I don't know :(

My Zopo Zp998 arrives 05/03/14 on Brazil. I input my SIM CARD on these phone on 06/03/14 (yesterday) and Android stay using MUCH mobile data. It's insane. Look This:

oi58 tinypic com/15mlbet jpg

and 3 minutes after:

oi62 tinypic com/iyezae jpg

Detail: I don't stay using this phone in this 3 minutes. Have another people with same problem?

Thanks guys!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Skorp:
Update the rom to the CWM rom found on needrom (CWM Zopo ZP998 _V1.07) and do a full factory reset after that.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Spaxs:
ZP998

Hi guys,

I also bought that brand new ZP998 one week ago. It works fine for me but there are 2 things I want to change if its possible.

First of all I want to expand the time the soft keys are glowing. They are getting black within a too short time BEFORE the screen

turns off. That sucks when you are in darkness because you don´t see them any more. Is there an option, maybe in service menu?

The 2nd thing is....... I think it was my own fault when I encrypted the phone. After that there was no way for me to change the

screen unlock method. I can only choose between face unlock and pin. All other options are greyed out with the info it has been

"deactivated by admin or system". I don´t know how to change it back to finger whipe method. Any ideas?

Thx Mat
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Skorp:
For the first, download keyboard backlight controller from the playstore. Only works on a rooted phone.

For the second. Encryption can only be undone by doing a factory reset.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] conanecu:
Didn't know that exist this app. very usefull. thanks man.

I'd like to share with you all, a small thing, after that 18 febr update on zp998, I didn't noticed improvements, except the battery life.

Before update in the morning I unplugged the charger, during the day with wifi, mobile data and gps on, in the evening (after 12 hours) i had arround 30 % battery. after the update, wifi gsp and mobile data on during the day, in the evening (after 12 hours) i have ~ 70 % battery.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] JBrandtner:
Hi! I have got a problem: My phone doesn't find GPS-Signals.

I tried every tutorial i could find on the web, but they are all stating the following (and more):

"Go into settings-location settings, tick all boxes and tick on "GPS Satellites", activate AGPS and EPO"

Here's my problem: I haven't got this options... I only can mark GPS Satellites as active but i haven't the options mentioned above (see also https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZnY_425NgB0 @ 2:00 min)

My question is: is this Rom-related, hardware related or is my phone damaged?

Thanks for your help!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] khernitzz:
Just wondering if you have already tried the GPS receiver under open skies? :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Cifu:
The EPO settings is not exits in ZP998 GPS menu, your tutorial video is showing a different SOC equipped phone, so it's not relevant.

Here's my advise:

Go into the MTK Engineering mode.

#1 method: Root your phone (for example with Framaroot), and install the Mobileuncle MTK Tools

#2 method: use your dial pad, and type: *#*#3646633#*#* then the MTK Engineer menu is showed.

Watch carefully what you change in the MTK EngineerMode, you can damage your phone!

Location -> Location based service -> AGPS -> USER Plane Settings: SLP Template, choose the Google (either simple Google, or Google IP), hit the SLP Test.

Then go here (Location -> Location based service) and turn On your GPS in the first tab (GPS). Around after 2 minutes, it's find the GPS sats.

The main problem is "simple": after you turn off the engineering, the GPS turn off too, and the signal is lost...

Alternative:

You try a "GPS fix" ROM from needROM...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] JBrandtner:
#1 method: Root your phone (for example with Framaroot), and install the Mobileuncle MTK Tools DONE

#2 method: use your dial pad, and type: *#*#3646633#*#* then the MTK Engineer menu is showed.

Watch carefully what you change in the MTK EngineerMode, you can damage your phone!

Location -> Location based service -> AGPS -> USER Plane Settings: SLP Template, choose the Google (either simple Google, or Google IP), hit the SLP Test.

Then go here (Location -> Location based service) and turn On your GPS in the first tab (GPS). Around after 2 minutes, it's find the GPS sats. DONE - But even after 20 mins no satellite found...

The main problem is "simple": after you turn off the engineering, the GPS turn off too, and the signal is lost...

Alternative:

You try a "GPS fix" ROM from needROM... DONE - Tried 4 different roms until now - stock, marsapa, thl 1.3, fluffy 1.07 - NO GPS

any other suggestions??
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] last_laugh:
Bluetooth Audio

Hi All

Just a quick question - Has anyone tried Bluetooth headsets? and has it improved the playback of audio on the ZOPO 998?

- Phil
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] lasslax:
Music through the Bluetooth is OK, sound normal.

I also asked this questions but nobody answered it.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Cifu:
Don't know any more. Two ZP998 owner in the Hungarian ZP998 forum says, they don't have issues, they phone find fast and accurate GPS signal, which is strong and stable. Screens made one of them.

In contrast mine is find the signal around 90-140 sec, and dropped easily. :(

So in short, i'm closer than you in this, than several other ZP998 owner...

Tryed now, the sound quality is below average (my Moto Defy worked better).
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] manudduke:
If rooted guys try viper4android it'll prove audio quality!!:D:p
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] macshade:
gps problem

I also had gps problme more than one hour to get gps signal and akways falling.very poor reception.

So i tried desperate measures.

Opened phone. All screws removed, lifted all antenna conectors, closed again, firmlly screw the phone.

And now gps signal is great.

Using needrom latest fluffy rom.

Hope this helps.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Cifu:
Great news!

Just a bit clarificatin: what means "lifted" in this case?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] macshade:
Gps signal

Well the conection between the board and the antenas is made by small conectors. The antenas press this conectores to make conection. If you unscrew bqck cover you will see them.

Normally if screw are a bit loose or the pads in the conectors are smashed, conection is poor.

So i just made sure conection is perfect.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] youngchaos:
Guys i found this version of Lewa OS5 , http://share.weiyun.com/679934e3b4172e6259d260266b6daa44

Works well but we need some devs to work on it , since when i turn off the wifi the mobile data turn off as well... :\

There is english language :) and all seems to work good :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] JBrandtner:
Sounds really good, as my phone is new, i first will try to get it replaced... if the replacements gps is bad again, I will try your solution and report here (may take some weeks^^)

Thanks anyway!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] SV3NNER:
I never got a decent GPS fix on this phone, gonna try this soon.

do you lift the connectors on the motherboard or on the backplate that you screw off?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] macshade:
Well today i fully tested.

Seems now phone gets gps signal and maintain it. Its much better, before tooked much time to get a fix and couldnt maintain fix.

Now it maintains fix, but at least with the rom i tested and gps software i tested its not very accurate.

But now this seems to be software as it now receiveis at times 5 or more good strenght signal.

But accuracy beeing reported by gps program says 5 to 8 meters but it seems more like 50 meters....

Will try to make some more tests.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] viniciushp:
Hey man, i download CWM Rom v 1.07 and have lot of crashes "NFC Service has stopped", "Bluetooth service has stopped" "Android.system.ui has stopped" and phone don't start :(
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] lasslax:
I experience a worsening of the GPS with Fluffy 1.07.ROM. Had Starter Package before ( http://www.needrom.com/mobile/zp998-starter-pack/ ) and that gave better accuracy.

But it's also possible that I have to do some tweaking to the GPS, that were applied in the previous ROM.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Mawe79:
About GPS.

I had no GPS problem with stock jan. FW. But in actually FW (feb.) GPS doesn't work, can somebody confirm?

I tried for over an hour to get a fix, but not even one sat in sight :(

Go back to jan version and GPS works again.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Sathelp:
Now I thought that this was the case. I am glad that I am not the only one who thinks that the latest ROM has deeper changes that effect the GPS. They just would never had let this phone in to the market with a mechanical or such serious problem with the GPS, it would have been reported during beta user testing I am sure. Lets hope they can come up with a fix for it, great phone other than the GPS now.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Skorp:
My first Chinese phone I had was the Hero H2000 with the MTK6516 chipset. GPS was almost not working. well u had to wait for 30 minutes to get a fix and after u touched the phone the signal was gone again. I have owned all the later MTK chipsets aswell and now I own the zp998 and still there is this GPS problem. To me it seems like this is a chipset problem, combined with bad software development its almost unusable
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Cifu:
Thanks your help, it's now find signal about 7-14 sec! :)

I test it a bit more, but at first glance, it's working! :)

A bit insight:

You only need to remove the bottom back panel, had 3 screws, two in the side, one between the two back speaker (i remove all screws, but i think it's absolutely not needed!). I check the connectors, not seen any damage or problem. So i put back the bottom back panel, fasten the screws, and check it.

One major warning: because the lower right screw has the guarantee check panel, if you unscrew it, you damage that - bye-bye guarantee...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dragsterman:
64GB microdSD

Hi,

Is there anybody who are using this phone with 64GB microSD card?

What brand and class number do you use?

I am afraid that maybe my zp998 couldn't use a 64 GB Kingston MicroSD XC Class10 card.

What do you think?

Thanks
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dnlilas:
I have no problem using it.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Sathelp:
I am using a san disk 64 card, no problems
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] naffesahmed:
I bought Zopo 9520 from china in Yun O.S. Please tell me the procedure, how to change it to Android O.S and to update the Zopo Rom. I have the mobile with me from past 2 weeks, but nothing is understandable in Chinese apps. please help me on this. Am from India, I want to use normal phone like Zopo Zp998 Android phone. let me know the procedure.

I have downloaded the Rom from needrom website and it is for ZP 998, can this I apply on my 9250? the name of the downloaded rom is 'FluffyZopo ZP998 V1.01.zip'. First how to install the android and then how to apply the Rom. let me know all these to use my phone.. :good:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dragsterman:
SIP client

Where can i find the native android sip client in the 0218 stock rom?

In android it is usually under the call settings, but not in this phone.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] giino:
waiting for someone who will port ColorOs rom to Zp998 or 9520 would be great ,

Also full wipe (dalvic , factory reset , cache , system )with TWRP can flash zp998 roms on yunos - if use spflash tool make sure uncheck preloader file - only preloader file not work with eachother. i installed yunos on my zp998
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] KRed0:
You can download the latest (update 03/03/2014) Android rom for 9520 on needrom. Just search

;)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] warezjunk:
Where can i find ROM's from Yuno ?

And install it @zp998 whitout preloader ?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dragsterman:
Please help internet call

Please somebody help me with this.

In other android phones the internet calling function used to be in the Phone app, when I tap on menu->settings->internet call.

But in the newest 0218 official ZP998 ROM, there is no such an option.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Cifu:
Ok, i correct myself: No, it's won't work.

I put the latest 1.08.1 Fluffy ROM up, i do what he describe as GPS fix (running several hour in YGPS test with 3Dfix), the YGPS find signal fast and the indicated accuracy around 5 meters. Thats good, but the YGPS is not a navigation app, just a test app...

The problem is simple, the navigation apps (Sygic, Endomondo, Google Nav) is still need around 2 minutes to find the GPS position, and the accuracy is around 25-100 meters while i move. In short: my phone barely useable as a GPS navi...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Skorp:
This problem has always been there with the MTK chipset. Put your phone in flight mode and try the navigation app again. Now it should be perfectly fine. Probably interference from the phone signal or something.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fmotta:
Bricked ZP998

Sorry to bother guys.

I Just bricked my ZP998 and I really need a working backup made with MTK Droid Tools or AT LEAST nvram.bin file.

Many pizzas for everyone helping :D :D

I really would appreciate your help.

Filippo
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dnlilas:
Does the NVRAM contain specific phone information like serial number etc...?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Cifu:
Yupp, S/N number, IMEI number, etc., just as a whole backup. So no offense, but i won't take the risk...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] fmotta:
Yes, I can understand your point!

Inviato dal mio iPhone utilizzando Tapatalk
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dragsterman:
Working SIP Client

Could you suggest me a working SIP client for the 0218 stock rom?

I have tried a lot of SIP client (CSipSimple, Bria, Voiper, SipDroid) but none of them worked. :crying:

All these apps distorted my voice, or there was a big echo at the other party, maybe because they can not handle the two microphones of ZP998.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] domotics:
Screenshot

Hello

Could you tell me how to take a screen shot with Z998 ?

I have try many buttons, we i didn't succeed ;-(

Thank you

Domotics
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dnlilas:
Screen capture seems to be built-in with Android 4.x. Press Power and "Volume down" simultaneously and wait a little (less than 1 second) to take screen capture.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] giino:
http://www.needrom.com/mobile/zopo-9520-yunos/

yes pls uncheck preloader before flash
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dragsterman:
Pls help

Could you suggest me a solution for this what is working?