yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] FlashNoob98:
Hi, all.... how to re-root the ROM after the OTA update??? I tried flashing custom recovery with flashtool but nothing changed and still stock recovery, so I can't flash the old 4.4root.zip (Should I still use that zip right???)

Any ideas on how to root the KK updated rom?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] spout17:
Thanks, do you mean settings on your router?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dromaczek:
dynamic IP is fixed on new kitkat
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] nac1:
No, on the phone's settings, here is screenshot

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No, on the phone's settings, here is screenshot
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] FlashNoob98:
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Hi buddy!

Have you tried this method??

Can't post urls

I used Flashtools lots of times also for ROM flashing... but this time it wont't works...

I press Download, connect the phone (tried both "with" and "w/o" battery) than the program recognize it and start flashing... red line... then yellow line... and then the "ok" green circle. but when i boot into recovery, nothing happened.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dromaczek:
hmm, reflash bvia flashtools custom recorvery on new rom works fine, no problem with root then (i made it without problem)

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VIBER conf: https://onedrive.live.com/redir?res...52&authkey=!AI1VHZKVKtn0IjE&ithint=folder,png

works GREAT on my phone (i tested a lot of configuration)

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If you want to flash you must use orginal scatter file from zp998 rom and flash only recorvery (select propher file). use download only/newr upgrade. and important select before flash: Be sure to check DA DL All with Checksum, (options/download)

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There will be no cyanogen for zp988 cause kernel sources is not avaiable for this octa core processor, mtk policy

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it is not the same rom,

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it wont help, gaves only faster gps finding but gps is ****ty (jumping positions etc)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dragsterman:
Why do you think it is not the same ROM?

The build number is the same.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dromaczek:
numbers dont tell the truth... truth is more harmfull.... :laugh:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dragsterman:
Ok, but what is the truth? :cool:

For example the kernel version also the same.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dromaczek:
everything is the same, but i have bad feeling... im affraid the future.... :eek::eek::eek: im drunk:silly:

p.s. for example md5 checksum of some system apps are diffriend,., then it is not the same rom...:D:D:D
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dromaczek:
you must flash custom recorvery file, replace it in unpack rom file...

it must works, i made it without problem... there is no matter tat you use scatter file from old rom, is the same

use this procedure, but only with recorvery replaced to unpacked folder with scatter: http://forum.zopomobileshop.com/thread-2338-1-1.html
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] FlashNoob98:
I have ever used this method and changed recoveries lots of times... but this time it won't work... on this rom, flashtool doesn't work I don't know why... I'm obligated to re-flash the entire rom?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dromaczek:
it should work, i made it three times and always works...

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i could give you step-bvy-step screen:) whatever

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i make movie to flash recorvery, step by step, working all on my phone

https://onedrive.live.com/redir?res...864&authkey=!AKJQ4uVsgF8UzxA&ithint=video,avi
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] FlashNoob98:
Ok, if you want to make step-by-step screen... but I already flashed recovery many times and worked every time... Idk why it won't work on tis rom... anyway, I'm trying with Vroot :\

watched your video... I do exactly the same things:p:p
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dromaczek:
it works on this new rom on my phone.. ehm

ps. you must use special version of flashtools for octa core mtk processors
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] FlashNoob98:
still using the same version that i used in the past on the same ****in octacore :D:D:D
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dromaczek:
then i cant help you, cause on my phone after upgrade via ota i made procedure from my movie and custom severmaks recorvery works great
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] spout17:
I can confirm the same, it works.

But wifi connection still drops from time to time for me even after the update.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] FlashNoob98:
ok, I solved... reflashing the entire rom but changing recovery.img :p it's just the dirtiest method but finally I got custom recovery and root access :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dromaczek:
One question, what root you use, (plz post file to me), cause i use not full root+change bootimage to have fully root...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] spout17:
Thanks,

it seems that wifi doesn't lose the connection now but push up notifications (gmail, hangouts... are not coming).

But it works on 3G. Strange.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] marko94:
hi everyone,

I'm buying a new cell phone, so I'm interested in this zopo ZP 998, can you briefly tell me from your experience and use, some of it, such as battery, multitasking, camera, build quality, and the like? and what kind of support here on xda?

thank you
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ghk84:
it should be awesome with specs like that
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dibon321:
to the point 21... this is caused by poor power output from wall charger. Try charging from USB on your PC or different charger and you will not have those troubles :) :p

And from my site, only thing I hate on my zopo is the GPS... on the other hand this is great phone I have nothing else to complain. Battery life is great, I used to charge every nigh also SGS3 and ZP998 sometimes stay alive more than 2 days. Anyway, I'm charging phone every night, even there's stil left about 40% of juice. :cyclops:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] roaringlion:
thanks for the charging tip, will try to find the original adapter or another one with better current.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] oskident:
Building a director antenna for Zopo ZP998

Hi, can you tell me where I can find the process to make this external director antenna. I've been looking around this discussion and couldn't find it.

Are there a video or some good picture showing this?

Thx in advance for you help.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dromaczek:
it easy to fix it, flash via flashtools, it is easy to make it... http://forum.zopomobileshop.com/thread-2338-1-1.html
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dromaczek:
you write some not true information, download KK rom for flashtools and flash, it must work
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] interistadasempre:
Guys someone is able to edit and compile the kernel for the zopo 998? There are the source codes for some 'time ...

Inviato dal mio ZP998 con Tapatalk
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dromaczek:
there is no avaiable source code for this CPU, mtk policy
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] franny23dmt:
i still find MIUI rom works best for this unit, though with these new resources it seems its time to experiment again
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] eltdesign:
gpx antenna fix really improves reception but more solid antenna will be better idea if u can do it.. since this is not a standalone gps unit we cant expect more... thanks for manual..
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] kasvet-efza:
Hello guys, any one can give me idea? I need zopo 998 charger ic. Where can i find it?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dromaczek:
all sources i saw for zp998 cpu was HOX, sadly
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tommie.r:
Begin at page 54 post #531 and forward...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] franny23dmt:
Nope, still on Jelly Bean, havnt heard anything credible to suggest that kitkat would be better
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] eltdesign:
More better,stable and battery last longer...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] franny23dmt:
I have read this, but everyone i know who upgraded seems to report different. I would prefer miui jelly over stock kitkat, miui have vast improvement on stock roms, IMHO

I am getting very curious though, and hope miui come thru with goods soon
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Teun_2:
Ever since o've put in a 64gb hama sd-card, my phone loses connection with the cellular networks of both sims about four to eight times a day. It happens randomly and the only way to get the connection back is to reboot (flight mode on/off doesn't seem to work) . I've tried a factory reset, bit that didn't work. Any other possible solutions before i send back the horrible phone?

For people looking at this thread and considering buying the phone: don't! Very bad gps, microphone, audio out (although improved since last update) and performance is not good. Lots of stuttering and dropped frames all the way. This phone clearly shows that a good benchmark score is nu guarantee for a smooth ui.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] coockie92:
@up i have to disagree the performance is actually quite good, gps works fine for me in polish app called yanosik without any fixes, but sadly the audio is terrible. Can any1 recomend some good bt headphones around 100$ cause bluetooth seems to work just fine for me on all my bt speakers, way better than analog out
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Teun_2:
I guess you haven't hold a snapdragon 800 device next to it. Especially animations in the ui are just not smooth. Since the last chrome update, now even opening the menu in chrome is not smooth. I really feel that my old xperia ion was a lot smoother, not to mention my xperia z ultra. Too bad proper dual sim phones are just much less available where i live.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tommie.r:
New phone.

Hopefully if all goes well a samsung galaxy note 3 9002 dual sim will arrive in my postbox in a few days and then my Zopo days are over. That means i will have a zp 998 that loses network contact time and time again witch i no longer will use. If there is someone out there that needs a spare part phone (white) feel fre to pm me, and perhaps we can work something out.

Here's a link to merimobiles. I'll post a note to let you know how it all went when and if my new phone arrives...

http://www.merimobiles.com/samsung-note3-n9002-dual-sim-16gb_p/meri8061.htm
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] franny23dmt:
[MENTION=5940533]coockie92[/MENTION]

I purchased Bluetooth headphones from ALDI (German supermarket) for $39 and they work amazing. And thats coming from someone who has worked 20 years in the audio recording & publishing industry. Im sure if u spent more they would be better but.....

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i put 64gb card in & works fine. Ive said it one this thread before and i will say it again, if u want the phone to work right, install MIUI rom. I get zero problems, its an amazing phone, kicks ass, the mobile network reception is mind blowing compared to zopo zp980 . The gps is weaker than a typical phone, but i can live with it. To make it work proper, u have to change the assumed internal timezone in the config file. very easy to do.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tribual:
Please tell me how to change the timezone.

THX
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] khernitzz:
:( Sad for my ZP998

I've been having issues with my ZP998 lately. All of a sudden, the phone won't charge if it is turned on. PC won't detect the phone as well when connected to PC but preloader works if I remove the battery. The phone charges fine if it is completely turned off.

I already flashed the phone with different roms but none of them seemed to help. OTG works so I'm not sure if this is a hardware problem. When I go to Engineer mode I can see that it is 'detecting' a 5.1v DC Charger voltage even if there are no cables plugged in on the USB port.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] karlych:
Sorry, can't help you with your question, but I'm curious: why would you want to change it?

Is it faulty? If so, can you please drop few lines on how you identified the problem with it and what sympthoms do you observe?

Will appreciate that much!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] kasvet-efza:
Hello i need zopo 998 mainboard pcb. Please contact with me

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I can not charge the phone with usb cable. We have opened the device and have seen charger ic has burnt. I need to change it.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] khernitzz:
Might be similar with mine. Have you tried charging the phone with the phone switched off? Haven't opened my device yet as it is still under warranty. I'm planning to send back my phone anytime soon for repairs.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] kasvet-efza:
Yeah i have tried it phone in off position but same. Still not charging and loose the charge with usb charger. I dont believe zopo warranty i have tried to contact with zopo china but they are not answering.

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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] interistadasempre:
Are there any progress about compiling kernel sources?

Inviato dal mio ZP998 con Tapatalk
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Grancapitan:
Solutions gps zopo zp998

MINOR AND SOLUTIONS PROBLEMS GPS ZOPO ZP998.

ALSO SOLUTIONS FOR GPS MTK6592 PROCESSOR -SOFTWARE-.

NOTE: For many of us, our GPS Zopito NEVER work quite right unless we spend for SAT because, he discoveredtrank ZOPO own company recorded bad chip hardware.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Grancapitan:
FIRST OF ALL: DO NOT OPEN WITHOUT KNOWLEDGE.

Once this warning, I recommend starting by the Software:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Paxy:
No sdcard access on root

Strange behavior since last KK upgrade.

With regular user I can full access to sd-card (both internal and external) to read and write.

When I log as root (su) can not access to sdcard (ether of them).

Mount shows that it is not even mounted.

With regular user, I can see that is mounted with 'media_rw' user using /dev/fuse.

I have tied manually to change chmod but no luck.

Also modified policy at /etc/secruity/platform.xml file adding both 'media_rw' and 'root' to all policies that had something to do with sdcard.

Iam not sure how to try to manually mount sdcard from root but different tools did not give any results.

Any suggestions ?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Grancapitan:
HARDWARE:

First: Thakns Edu.

If this did not work, we can prove the following, but …. before I'll tell you what does not work:

DOES NOT WORK: Put aluminum and copper in the back cover.

Another thing would be to connect copper wire in the middle of the tab GPS connection, but I can say that if you have not tried it.

NOW YES, WHAT WORKS:

1- INTERNAL SOLUTION:

A-Open the phone as you can see in the attached pdf: Download file, and before following the verbatim APPLY A SPRAY 3 IN 1 SPECIAL SEMICONDUCTORS not residues (because on page 5 of the pdf, in the image that says "GPS aND WIFI" and lift a tad middle contact): www.needrom.com/wp-content/uploads/userfiles/2014/1_GPS_antenna_fix.zip.

Track B, as I said, to the letter the instructions pdf.

What we get with both 1st ?: is for remove a gel that was on the plate and hindered the reception of satellites; while the 2nd is to make better contact with the GPS antenna. OS AND YES I CAN ASSURE THAT IS BETTER.

EXTERNAL SOLUTION 2:

For people who desperately need the mobile GPS to navigate the option of the GPS antenna Bluethoot: I took an old iyoi of my old nokias and a couple of APPS (you have to install 2: GPS Bluetooth and GPS Over BT ) works Ok. Step how to install the file (pdf speaks to connect a mobile to tablet to the GPS antenna to function, but the result is the same: www.needrom.com/wp-content/uploads/userfiles/2014/1_ antena externa zopo zp998.zip).

Again I repeat again: before this GPS for many of us was nonexistent. From these improvements for many will be poor, but there will be. Nor have I managed to stop him "islands", but at least the phone has GPS, and for discerning who do not want to spend for SAT have the option of a bluethoot antenna GPS 20 to € 30 for EBAY.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Take-kun:
Guys, my GPS is completely dead now. I'm one of these who lifted up their GPS pins. GPS doesn't work with any mods. Some time ago cleaning pins with spirit was helping for a few days. Now my GPS is totally gone. Do you have any ideas what should I do with it? Clean it with more isopropanol? :P
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Thiagoseixas:
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after the update the phone is discharging very fast and hot, I went back to 4.2.2 but still the same way. anyone have any solution please help me:crying:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Thiagoseixas:
after the update the phone is discharging very fast and hot, I went back to 4.2.2 but still the same way. anyone have any solution please help me
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] kasvet-efza:
Is your otg and usb functions rights work?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Thiagoseixas:
yes, works perfectly

volume down + power enters a recovery mode, but everything is in chinese where dalvick delete data, cache, battery
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] franny23dmt:
the conf file advice given here is part of the solution. Im trying to find the other with hard zone in, sorry im in excruciating dental pain at moment, so may not be able to find till after dentist appointment. M<TK engineer tools show the zone in one of settings (mobileuncle tools etc )
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Thiagoseixas:
just putting the battery in the phone, even off it heats up a lot.

I really need help from someone

observation! lost IMEI
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ghost45:
Is easy... Check how to replace the lost imei from one of the several threads that i have on the air!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Thiagoseixas:
My biggest problem is the battery and overheating, they do not know how to solve.

have any way to help me
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ghost45:
What happened to the battery? And what is the meaning of "overheating" ? Have you burned your phone?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Thiagoseixas:
let me be more specific!

updated by flash tools for kitkat stock, so far so ok,

in the first few minutes I felt the phone was very hot and the battery had run out in less than 1h.

I returned to jelly beam 4.2, only continued the same way, hot and very fast discharging

I realize that even off the phone remains hot and the battery discharge itself over time.

I have done studies wipes unsuccessfully
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ghost45:
I hear these things for the first time.... So i think your phone is in shock circuit and it is in hazard mode!

So try to turn off and not continue to charge...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Thiagoseixas:
which the repair?

or turned paperweight?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tommie.r:
Well it's here now and it's a marvelous pice of machinery, gps fix within seconds, the phone simply works as it should with no hassle. I warmly recomend it...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] conanecu:
Did someone bought that replacement piece for GPS for zp998? I reflashed kk on my zp998 2 weeks ago, and since then I can't get a GPS fix. I tried every method for GPS fix and nothing!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ghost45:
Hi, in the official website of zopoxxxxp. Com is arriving new antenna for this type of phone.

It seems that this new antenna have resolved the mistake of lost gps signal or poor signal.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dibon321:
I have ordered one... it's for zero cost, just 6$ shipping fees are needed. So, I'm waiting and wondering if this will help.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] conanecu:
Ok, this is my problem. I reflashed KK a few weeks ago. Till then gps worked pretty good. since last flash, i cannot get a fix. I am on official KK and I've tryed everything. I want to install a custom rom. Now I am asking you all, what room do you use ? wich one do you think is better ? On needrom I found Marsapa, Komu, KKartanesi and some other rom types. Because I read that each of them have gps improvment. What do you recommend ? Thank you in advance.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] gatch:
i bought white antenna for 6$ too....

when i ll receive it, i ll come back
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] LupusWorax:
I used the search and also read through some sites but 130 is to much, so please forgive me if the question was already spoken.

Since I updated to Kitkat every soundfile I play, every song in which ever player, there are constant hiccups and I had exactly the same Problem with my Zopo ZP1000 after I updated to Kitkat.

Is there any solution for this because those constant hiccups are killing my nerves!!! :(

Thanks in advance!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Luigi.:
I have the same Ploblem. After flashing a 2nd time of KK, i never get an GPS signal. No satalite.

Before i flashed the ROM i had great GPS! I have done an HW fix.

Now after flashing, no GPS
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] noflip:
Boy, I regret buying this piece of junk.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] gatch:
why?????
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] spout17:
new antenna replacement

Hi guys,

It seems that the new antenna replacement improves the GPS connection.

Today I got the delivery with two extra screen protectors (totally worth the money 6 dollars)

I have tried the GPS right before and after the fix on my balcony (half or less of the sky is visible) and got 3 sats before and 5 sats after with the much more faster fix (5secs) and looked stable too.

It will need the driving test but the improvement is there.

Be patient with the replacement and follow the video:

http://www.zopomobileshop.com/en/307-enhanced-gps-internal-antenna-for-zp998.html

Good luck!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dibon321:
Mine antenna is still in transit :( anyway, I have still another problem. I have mentioned it before but it seemed like nobody else had this problem before... quite often it happen to me that clock stay freezed and I'm using phone as daily alarm to wake up to work :-/
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] spout17:
new antenna driving test

Unfortunately the driving test with the new antenna failed.

It was just the short track using Waze but my location jumped from street to street so the accuracy is still week. :eek:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dibon321:
I'm not happy from your message... my antenna just arrived yesterday to post office so I'll made testing this weekend. Anyway, I definitely decided to change phone. Thee is many new phones with better or similar specs with lower price, i.e. IUNI or I'll grab for Lenovo k920... I'll see.