yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Lovetz:
Mirror, please.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Mawe79:
man but like i told you......you only get a FASTER fix, but why having a faster fix if GPS is corrupt.......so you can faster NOT use the gps (haha)

[MENTION=461614]Lovetz[/MENTION]

you will find the mirrors in Post #332 (just click on it!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tofclaire:
perhaps, but my fix was fast before and after too, and even so, before fasterfix, in navigation my car is next the road, in the meadow, and after fasterfix navigation is perfectly , so why ?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] lasslax:
I'm not completely convinced that you say about the gps.conf unless you mean that the file can only contain the closest time servers.

But it can contain a lot more than that, did you consider it? For example:

intermediate_pos

accuracy_thres

report_position_use_supl_refloc

supl_host

supl_sec_host

default_user_plane

I only list the values that I believe can be interesting for our problems, but there are a bunch more parameters to fiddle with.

Or do you mean that these parameters have no effect on the function of the GPS?

Seriously?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Cifu:
I actually try the FasterGPS App, but no luck, whatever i change in settings. Yes, i dive deep into different topics about the gps.conf.

Still, if you want your post informative, then you can share WHAT do you exactly set in your case.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] lasslax:
Please read my answer to Mawe79, and reconsider your position about who knows what and how much if you do not want to look too ridiculous.

FYI:

The gps.conf can contain 21 different parameters.

As far as I can see: you know basically nothing about the gps.conf file. And from that point - yes, your reply was very irritating, and this one did not make it better.

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GPS

I'll try to summarize the findings about the GPS because it seems to be too much confusions here.

Phenomenon:

1. GPS takes very long time to find your position, navigation software as Waze reports "No GPS connection"

2. You have a first fix within acceptable time, but navigation software reports your position randomly wrong

3. Some time navigation works fine, just to behave crazy next day.

4. Magnetic compass completely useless, jumps, shows wrong directions etc.

5. Some navigation software, as Sygic or Navigon seems to work stabil.

Findings this long:

1. a. The contact to the GPS antenna reported being erroneous in some cases

1. b. Setting the closest time server in gps.conf speeds up first fix

2. a. GSP signal/noise ratio seems to be too low. Weak antenna or noisy components? Noise from NFC antenna?

2. b. Even if SNR is over 30, the positioning fails for some periods (but we don't know the SNR just at that point)

3. Weak signal just on the edge? Small disturbances triggers error?

4. ???

5. Better programs don't get fooled by short term drop of GPS position (?)

What to do?

1. Make sure to have the closest timeserver. You can do it with Faster GPS app.

2. - 3. Shielding off the NFC lead might give a tiny improvement of the SNR

4. Still just a cosmetic help, not a solution.

Where to search the problem:

1. Hardware - not much to do, I tried some tricks with the antenna and shielding with with some improvement - but far from enough.

2. Software - I also tried to speed up the JIT, also change the governance to the better performance in case the problem would be the math. To find your positions, there goes a lots of calculations with very small numbers. Did not help much.

And those who should solve this, namely ZOPO keeps on hiding, not saying a word. Anybody knows how to put a pressure on them? Where to find them? (Not the zoposhop, they are just some clowns)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] robgee789:
You guys need calm the *****ing and keep on with the fixing, you all to get the most out of your phone so focus on that guys
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tofclaire:
beyond be insulted when i said my navigation gps is better after fasterfix, i would know why it's better then...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Mawe79:
the only thing fasterfix does is adding the following lines to your gps.conf

NTP_SERVER=(your region).pool.ntp.otg

and last to lines

SUPL_HOST=supl.google.com

SUPL_PORT=7276

that's all.

I also done this "fix" and navigation is not possible!

The fix is very fast. When i'm starting navigation it took less than 5 seconds to get signal, but i'm more than 80% NOT on the road!

I tried all fixes....nothing worked.....it is a hardware problem!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] lasslax:
I'm 95% ON the road, but it's not enough. The GPS should be reliable, and not just most of the time but always. And since my earlier phones did that, I expected it from the ZP998 as well. (HTC Desire, S3, Cubot)

There is definitely a weak HW, but it could still be usable. I can imagine that since the satellite signals are stronger close to the Equator, it performs OK in Taiwan or South China, but not in Northern Europe or USA/Canada.

Also there is a slithe chance that the problem is software. The calculation made to determine the position demands high accuracy. If Zopo did not implement the correct algorithm, then it can behave just as crazy as it will. Also the problem could be the reading of the clock, 100 nanosec error gives minimum 30 meters wrong position. So there might be there a chance to software correction.

But where is ZOPO now???
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] apoorv.mehrotra:
[MENTION=4928915]Mawe79[/MENTION] chill dude; the link you shared asks for 180 minute wait... and what i said was true with regards to your previous recovery it didnt work and tried other twrp 2.6x and is working flawlessly. M not blaming anyone here; i reported what was wrong and if you think i am spamming; please ignore the post. There will be other developers who will port.

Chill..
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] noflip:
Hello,

There is another issue I would like to address, apart from the GPS problems and the crappy audio quality.

I noticed that my sensors are not working correctly. When I start Google Sky Map or a similar application, the horizontal rotation is reversed.

If I am holding the phone in front of me (doesn't matter if I hold it horizontally or vertically) and I start rotating, the display starts rotating in the same direction that I am rotating, when it should be the opposite. The geographical directions also are not correct - North and South seem to be flipped, while East and West are shown where they should be.

What I have checked:

-The compass is working correctly. I calibrated it on a couple of occasions and the compass application works flawlessly, while Google Sky Map (and similar applications) do not.

-The GSensor works OK in games (Into the Dead, Hungry Shark: Evolution, etc)

-I calibrated the GSensor and the Gyroscope, using the corresponding option in the Engineer Menu

Nothing seems to fix the problem and I need your help.

Thanks in advance.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Mawe79:
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when i click on the link i only have to wait 30seconds, don't know what you do?

And my TWRP was downloaded 25times in 3 days! And only till now 1 bug reportet and i already fixed it!

And from my other recovery TILL NOW, not even one bug reportet and downloaded about 150 times! They only one who said it doesn't work was you......

i also have a zp998 and it works like a charm, don't know what you are doing :/
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] burnis112:
Hello all, just signed up for this forum but have been reading this thread for a while.

I have a question if anybody knows this, is it possible to get replacement parts for the ZP998 somewhere?

My cat broke of the microusb connector inside the phone. So i have opened the phone and checked the connector so i know how it looks.

But i can't seem to find any replacement, looked through all pages on ebay with microusb connectors but can't find any that looks like the one in the ZOPO.

Does anyone know where i can get one?

I have already bought a new phone, but i don't wanna throw the ZP998 in the trash :/
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] pjd64:
Like some other members on this thread, I've rooted my zp998 and changed the NTP_SERVER to (my region).pool.ntp.org.

The fix time improved and, for a while, I believed the problems of GPS inaccuracy and losing fix were solved.

Today I believe that was a coincidence and I had temporarily a very good view of the GPS satellite constellation which led me to believe the problem was solved.

After a few days of use I have noticed that the first fix is still fast, but depending on the number of satellites visible and their signal strength, most of the time the GPS is unusable.

Regards,

Paulo
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Wh1T3L10n:
Did you make your preorder and are living in EU?????

From which site did youbpreorder it?????

From which site should i make a preorder to get it from eu warehouse????

Tyvm

And... i live in croatia... eu...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ijrivan:
I live in Spain.

Enviado desde el móvil.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bourico:
2nd pre-order launch for zp998 with 2000pcs only on monday

For those who missed the 1st ZP998 wave..., :crying:

Official zoposhop (www.zoposhop.com) will have a second pre-order launch for zp998 with 2000pcs limited on next monday - Dec 2nd 2013

apparently due to vast zopo fans appeal

Pls keep noticed the updates on www.zoposhop.com.

Don't miss it !! ;)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ghost45:
new photos and details of zopo zp998

Hi,

New photos and details of zopo zp998 in first page!

:p:laugh::good:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] biobio76:
Cool!! :)

Ciao, enjoy your Sunday!!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jipecar:
Hi guys,

The price for monday is not the same.

The first launch was $300 with the bonus gift but without DHL taxes.

For monday, the price is $330 without the bonus gift but with the DHL port included.

Bast
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ijrivan:
If I remember well, I paid about 24$ for DHL shipping in the first preorder.

Enviado desde mi M6 usando Tapatalk 2
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jipecar:
That means the price growing :crying:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ghost45:
Hi, friend, remember the xda rules!!

I don't want problems! Do not write link to the web shop... Is against the Xda Rules!

I don't want problem again!!

I belive that everybody understand!

^_^
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bourico:
Ouuuuupss... Apologies. Got the msg right "
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] haribulan:
ZP998

I ordered one yesterday. Worry the battery coz it is 2400MAH with octa core.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Wh1T3L10n:
Any1 knows when or where can i get case or screen protector for ZP998... just preparing...

I ordered my 998 on 02.12. from .lv webshop...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Munemasa:
I was thinking about ordering it but... no 4G... I'll think twice.

The price is higher because, according to them, they're selling the gift pack along with it.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ghost45:
Hi friends , probably in the next 2014 will arrive new mtk cpu and new phone from Zopo with lte or 4g network!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Tohelo:
Has anyone gotten this product yet
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ijrivan:
People will begin to receive the phone at the middle of January.

Enviado desde mi M6 mediante Tapatalk
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tdmartindeal:
my zopo998 is lost

my zopo998 is lost，for the last day i bought a zopo 998 on tinydeal，it is so nice for me
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bodzio3333:
I ordered one today :) white one.

Unfortunately I have to wait much more for white zp998.

I'm waiting to first reviews this phone.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] manudduke:
Reviews plz
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bodzio3333:
@up

Thank you Jar.k. Yesterday I wrote to the store and changed the white one to black.

It was available in stock, and I did not want to wait too long.

I hurried up :P
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] warezjunk:
I also had a useless GPS..

Bought a second hand BT tomtom gps receiver for € 20

Used it for a couple off days and all works perfect with Sygic..

Now i tried internal GPS again and "suprise" all works fine..

Maybe did the tomtom some initial stuff but i'm now very happy with internal GPS in combination with Sygic.

Want to let you know..
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Mawe79:
[MENTION=251631]Paulo[/MENTION]

my words......and like i already said....for what is a fast fix good, when GPS is corrupt?

So it is a hardware problem and zopo knows the issue!

I am really disappointed about the bad gps

And if i buy a phone for about 300$ with gps i can expect an working gps or not?

I tried several tweaks and nothing solve the gps problem!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] lasslax:
[MENTION=4928915]Mawe79[/MENTION]

What navigation software do you use?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Mawe79:
testet google navigation (absolutly not working) (navigation is really impossible, postion is jumping wild arround)

and sygic a little bit better, but most times not on the street.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] lasslax:
If it doesn't work at all, not even with Sygic, then you probably have a specific HW problem, not just the general malconstruction as the rest of us.

I'd guess your GPS antenna is damaged, or the contacts don't touch correctly. Did you try to disassemble the inner cover and check it?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Mawe79:
with GPS Test i get 8 Sat's but Signal not that good.

in ygps i got about 5 Sat's.

I don't want to loose my guaranty so i didn't open the device,
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Lovetz:
upload.net only. I can`t download from this site.

Mirror, please.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Lovetz:
Hi!

At this chineese forum I have found a CM11 port (Android 4.4) for Zopo Black 2A - almost the same phone as zp998.

But we need recovery and kernel, thats will support Android 4.4.

Here some screenshots from that forum thread and link for download this ROM for Zopo Black 2A.

Download

Can somebody help?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Cifu:
Well, my phone useless with Sygic too, jumping around, lost the position (the GPS icon blinking on the status bar: no gps signal), etc. I tryed with iGO and Waze too, same effect.

Interesting, but the WCDMA version of the 2A called Zopo 980+. Even if the SOC is the same, the ROM's not compatible with the 998. So i hardly believe you can use this ROM on your phone. But we can hope Fluffy, Marsapa, or someone else can use that ROM as a base, and build a 998 version for us :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] apoorv.mehrotra:
In any case a compatible kernel is required!!! Lets see if we have a kernel developer who can help; no source code though from ZOPO :(...

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@Mawe79 .. Ok lets not beat around the bush; we are here to help each other; i just want to know will you give another link or not?

Chill...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] lasslax:
That´s more like the 980+ isn´t it?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Lovetz:
It`s doesn`t matter. Zopo 2A has the same processor, the same screen resolution, and it is WCDMA phone. It has not only NFC. If we got recovery and kernel suitable for 4.4. we will port this ROM with out big problems.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] vedranius19:
Is it worth buying Zopo 998?

Hi all,

I'm wondering is it worth buying this smartphone or you would rather recommend me some other smartphone in that price range with same hardware or even better specifications?

Thank you!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Lovetz:
The better choise are:

6''

ASUS ZenFone 6 - Intel Atom Z2580 2 ГГц, 1Gb RAM, 8Gb ROM, 3 300Mah

5.5'', mtk6592

Meizu Blue Charm Note

Xiaomi Redmi Note

Huawei Honor 3X

5.3'', mtk6592

Lenovo S898T - model with mtk6592

With these models you will get real chance to get official Android 4.4 firmware in near future. They have better support.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] vedranius19:
Thank you for the reply!

Tell me, is there any good online shop where I can get some of these for Europe? Any that you would really recommend that it has no problems?

Also, which of these phones have NFC?

And is really that better to have a smartphone with 1080p screen?

Also, I couldn't find any shop with Meizu and Xiami... :P

Tnx!

EDIT: Does BangGood has any of these phones? As I can't find on their site a Xiaomi Redmi Note...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Lovetz:
All of these models - new items! You have to wait until they hit the market. Need to wait a month or two. Only Honor on sale now.

You can read more about these models here.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] khouryh:
power and volume down togther
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] warezjunk:
Disable compass in sygic goto hardware settings and disable !!..

If i enable it, can't use GPS...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tommy92tc:
When on market??
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tommie.r:
Compass settings.

I can not find any compass in my sygic hardware settings...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] warezjunk:
Sorry..i must translate from dutch..

@ Sygic > hardware settings > position improvement OFF..

Thats the trick for me..
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tommie.r:
Thanks.

Ok, i'll check it out. Thanks...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] jjkraak:
I think you should add that apart from upgrading possibilities, most of these phones have worse specs than the ZP998. Mostly 1GB/8GB, no NFC and 1280x720. Not saying specs are everything, but since he specifically asked for that. He should also make sure that the phone supports his correct WCDMA band.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] SV3NNER:
Using version 13.4.1

Dutch: Instellingen\ hardware instellingen enige opties zijn GPS-module en GPS-satelieten

English: settings\hardware settings\ only options are GPS-module en GPS-satelites
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Lovetz:
I think HD is better, than FHD for 5.5'', MTK and 2400Mah.

---------- Post added at 09:24 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:46 AM ----------

According to information provided by Veronica from SwiatAndroid service, which relies on the technical support department at ZOPO, in May of this year, will begin the process of firmware update to Google's Android 4.4 KitKat. At the beginning of ZOPO will focus on the latest proposals currently available for sale, as well as upcoming news. The first to go models powered by 8-core CPU MediaTek MT6592 – ZOPO ZP998, ZP980 +, and ZP990 +. At about the same time KitKat will finally ZOPO ZP1000, which will be the first smartphone brand MediaTek MT6591 processor uses equipped with six cores. At the moment, was not disclosed information about using older models of central processing units, and therefore have little choice but to look forward to the next news.

Source
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] warezjunk:
Installed also Sygic 13.4.2 and 3e option gone...

After work I will test GPS with this sygic version..

I flashed this ROM and installed Sygic 13.4.2 and

GPS works perfect...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tommie.r:
Recovery reboot.

I´m having troble rebooting to recovery using volume up and pwr. Anybody else having experienced this? I fiddled arond with titanium yesturday and managed to freeze the phone while reboting. I tried at least 50 times before i got a lucky press and the phone rebooted into recovery, it´s very anoying. Is there a way to change witch buttons to press for recovery?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Lovetz:
HKPhone max8 - the same as Zopo zp998.

New FW (flash with FlashTool) for HKPhone max8 28/03/2014

Download

Source
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Rmaier14:
the best way to boot into recovery with usb-connection power-button & Volume- (minus), or with Mobileuncle Tools ( Reboot into Recovery Mode)

greatings, Rmaier14
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] conanecu:
This is how i did. I've installed a terminal app, open, take root rights with su comand, then type reboot recovery.

that's all.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tommie.r:
Do you mean pwr always boot into recovery after that? Problem was my phone did´nt finish normal boot att all... Had to use buttons.

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Pwr and volume- takes me to some sort of Chinese test app. Doesn´t help me att all;)

Iside that app you navigate in the same way you do in CWM, only when i press volume up it don´t react directly, it lags and if i press it several times it continues to highlight the different menues long after i stopped pressing volume up.

ZP 998.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] carabaothai:
What rom do you have ? MArsapa ROM v5.1 ? I use this ROM.

First time GPS was good now it is crazy again

What SYgic version do you have ?

Thanks
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] warezjunk:
read my post a couple of messages up.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] apoorv.mehrotra:
buddy can you give more info on the ROM if possible?

Peace...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dancrow:
I want to know if this phone supports 3G switch (both SIM card can be set to 3G without change the SIM slot, by software options)

Thank you!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dnlilas:
I can confirm this. Both SIM supports 3G, you can choose upon data activation which SIM you would like to use.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] virogor:
Hm,

I have been browsing different phone brand reviews for last few days ... wanting to buy one of the newer Chinese smart MTK octa-core phones ... and warming up for Zopo 990&998+. But, with every phone there seems to be a few GPS related problem reports.

GPS is quite important for me. I have Samsung SII phone which serves me quite OK, apart from being a bit slow and much more important ... having small screen.

Is the problem in MTK GPS implementation real or is there just a lot of bad quality control?

I would appreciate any short input on this.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] tommie.r:
Hi there, i think you're doing the right thing looking around first. I was a little hot for the zp 998 witch it has proven to have som problems. My gps does not function properly, and it seems there are quite a few of us that have experinced this. From what i have gathered it's most likely som sort of hardware problem on at least som phones (zp 998). So continue to whatc these forums and think twice before you place an order. A part from the gps it's a lovley phone and i like it. Sound quality in headset 3,5 mm is lousy to... Tommie...
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] viniciushp:
Wait for Xiaomi Redmi Note. It's cheapest, best brand and high support.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] roaringlion:
overclock

Hi,

Is there any way I can overclock the mt6592? I heard some models including the tcl idolx+ and the goophone s5 are coming with 2ghz instead of 1.7,

can i achieve that as well?

I am using set cpu to set it for 1200 instead of 760, was wondering if there was something like pc cpu overclocking.

thanks
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] hasafly:
I'm interested on this too.....as probably all ZP998 owners!! :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] roaringlion:
5467 36322455

mind you, zopo zp998 becomes awesome when marsapa v6 is installed, gps fixed, gravity box available, really smooth and sensitive, you can partition before, and as well install the coloros launcher, which is the best one i used so far

cheers
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] hasafly:
That Marsapa Rom v6 is stable as official Rom?

But i'm more interested on Overclock possibility.......

Let's take our MTK6592 @1.7ghz to 2.0ghz :)......

That's the most important!!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Lovetz:
New Official ROM 20140329-161638 for FlashTool

Source

Download | Mirror​

The same FW for recovery.​