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[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] javikani:
GPS strange behavior ... there hope?

In the following performance from GPS is? ... I'll try to explain.

After much fiddling with the phone to have some GPS, I discovered a behavior that makes me think that with some internal configuration setting, or firmware upgrade could be solved.

1 AGPS must configure it places us in Spain, I do it with the application FasterGps putting Europe - Spain.

2nd I am very angry that enable GPS (often, not always) had to go into the GPS Mobiloncletools section and turn ON for at least appear on radar satellites.

3rd Once I get them to appear (sometimes his own costs), the first time, looking for a clear building (my deck) site and left a long time until it gets linked.

ATTENTION ... AND NOW.

Once bound, the bars indicate the link quality of each satellite are in a very acceptable level and should go every minute that passes on (all in the Mobileoncletools). So you do have GPS !!

Well, it is enabled then the browser you want (I use TomTom) and put it in the foreground, and those bars begin to drop down to his obtaining an A or any inaccuracies you all know.

If we return to Mobiloncletools immediately (changing application) and put in the foreground, on the radar, we see that the bars had been satellites are down, and starting up while watching the screen.

IS MORE ..., The other day I put the TomTom on a trip (yes, I'm masochist) and finally opted for the following, let the TomTom in the background and foreground Mobiloncletools and lock the screen .... Well I got that at least indications vOICE TomTom were accurate.

MY CONCLUSION ... The GPS works, is to data require any browser Spotlight program, which makes the gps stop working or rather do it wrong. The bars of the satellites I have also checked with GPSTest, and linking fine. I much use Runtastic type programs for jogging or cycling, that active and you block the screen to save the phone ... AND WORK WELL.

I am not a cook, nor understand, I'm just advanced user. But I leave this imformation for any cook who can use it is put more or submit it to anyone who can find a solution before selling my defective phone with gps ...;)

Sorry for my Spangles --- Google traslator
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] khouryh:
you can use airdroid apps, or use the OTG option (on the go USB that connect to phone as normal usb you will need adapter and is much faster).

i use Bluetooth with win7 with no issue, but never installed driver for it?

is your issue connecting to Bluetooth or transferring the data?

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i will not buy it again!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] gatch:
hello everyone!!!

the last stock rom here : Android 4.4 - version 140903
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dadach:
is it possible to update to it if one have 2400mah battery?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] gatch:
i haven't understood this mystery... but i am going in the testing :D

zp998 has a 2700mah battery??? since??

edit:

works for me...

i put Recovery PhilZ_6.47.7_KK_by_SevenMaxs (recovery.img) in the stock rom folder before to use the flashtool!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dromaczek:
what is diffriend in this rom? 4.4.4?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] gatch:
good question ... it is 4.4.2... not a 4.4.4
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dromaczek:
DO NOT INSTALL NEW ROM if you dont have new battery, larger - this rom is only changed to work better with greater battery, if you dont have smaller batery, use 4.4 old version.. there is the same rom, for diffriend battery! (i ask zopo for it)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] nac1:
Hi!

I installed new rom and I have a smaller battery. Everything works fine for now, battery last longer.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dadach:
are you 100% sure it lasts longer?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] nac1:
Yes, it last longer here is screenshot

With 3g always on, wi-fi at home gps turned off.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dromaczek:
DONT USE THIS ROM WITH SMALLER BATTERY, you easy break your battery soon! dont do it!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] nac1:
I don't care have another one, will see. I will stay on this rom to test it because everything works fine and I'll inform you if the battery breaks.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dadach:
can you encrypt the phone nac1
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] nac1:
No, I'm not a developer sorry!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] conanecu:
Our battery have 2400 mah. This update is for 2700 mah battery, does anybody know where I can buy this bigger capacity battery? It must exist, since there is an updated for this battery.

Thank you
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] nac1:
This is b*****it, there is no 2700 mah battery and even if they produce it must be bigger or thicker and that mean that doesn't fit in our phone.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] michelinok:
On the italian forum, zopo says that they will release a 2700mA ?

Inviato dal mio ZP990+
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Take-kun:
I'm still using the latest 4.2.2 ROM. Is it worth updating to KK?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] warezjunk:
You can give it a try..(Are we tweakers or not ?)

I think it doesn't hurt..

I saw in my link also another syntax..also try that one:

"I used "ro.config.hwft_MatchNum=8" that way if a number is stored as +6561234567 the phone will recoginise both 61234567 and +651234567"
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] SV3NNER:
i will give it a try, have to work now so that will be early tomorrow. will report back if it works.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Mawe79:
[MENTION=2447381]SV3NNER[/MENTION]

the build.prop looks like the one from my Rom. Did you flash my Rom? Because i don't believe it's your stock rom :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] SV3NNER:
I flashed the rom from fluffy on needrom.com version 1.03 had the same problem with the stock rom.

Verstuurd vanaf mijn ZOPO ZP998 met Tapatalk
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] ColonelZap:
The phone only understands Chinese :p

[YOUTUBE]5F8G0x5T26A[/YOUTUBE]
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] apoorv.mehrotra:
@ OP and all the friends over here.

I ordered this phone on aliexpress and received it today morning (after 20 days waiting) i am so happy. BTW I am coming from MTK6577.

I would like to request all of the friends here to advise on refining this phone and make it a perfect one like rooting, customizing, recovery update, firmware etc...etc...

Cheers and Peace!!!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] noflip:
Microphone issue

Hello,

Did someone manage to resolve the microphone issue? I understand that there are a lot of people affected at this point. I am aware that there is a ROM from GizChina, which apparently resolves this problem, but at this point I do not wish to flash the phone. Additionally, I like the stock rom.

For those who are unaware - the microphone volume, when shooting videos or using skype, is extremely low and basically renders the video recording option useless.

The Engineer Mode does not help, when you don't know which values you need to change :)

Anyone, who managed to get around this issue?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Mawe79:
CWM 6044 for ZP998

Hi Mates,

i ported newest Carliv CWM 6044 with touch for the ZP998.

If you find any bugs, please report to me and i try to fix as soon as possible :)

here you can download it: ZP998_CWM

If you like it, please give me a thx ;)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] apoorv.mehrotra:
Can you please help me and direct me to do this step by step, i am unable to port or root i know i am facing some issues with drivers. can you guide please?

Many thanks in advance
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Mawe79:
you only have to flash the recovery with flashtool (replace your old recovery.img to the new one.

Or if you have Mobileuncletools app you can flash the recovery from there!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] apoorv.mehrotra:
Buddy Mobile uncle also need root so i need to first root then flash this new recovery correct?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] apoorv.mehrotra:
i managed to put the recovery after sorting out the drivers issue. However i am unable to boot in recovery i hold the volume + power key together to power up but still the phone boots in android not the recovery! can you help if i am doing the right thing?

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i managed to put the recovery after sorting out the drivers issue. However i am unable to boot in recovery i hold the volume + power key together to power up but still the phone boots in android not the recovery! can you help if i am doing the right thing?

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@ghost45 can you tell me with regards to firmware upgrade; do i need to flash all the stuff inside the compressed file using the flash tools?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] slekkas:
To put the phone in recovery you must have it plugged in either to the USB or charger. Otherwise download a tool from play store like quick reboot and boot in recovery.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] apoorv.mehrotra:
Ok i will try that as well as what you suggested as to download an app and boot in recovery needs root which needs SU to be flashed from CMW, but i cant go in recovery from ppower + volumeup key
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] slekkas:
Yes you can go to recover. Just hold the volume up +power button while phone is plugged in and charging.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] apoorv.mehrotra:
Thanks for this... Finally did it with USB plugged in i booted in recovery and rooted the ZOPO mobile.. yeah now its time to unleash the 8 Cores .. m so happy wish i could hit thanks more than 8 times in a day / session.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Mawe79:
i see you get your problem managed :)

So if your like my cwm, just give me a thx ;)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] eddd81:
How can we make use off the touch actions when screen off?

I can't find to make it work.

I've stock rom, do i need to install some app to make it work?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] noflip:
This function does not work yet. ZOPO advised that it will probably be available after the next update of the ROM
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] robgee789:
so to the guys that have this phone what are your thoughts on the build quality of it and are there any problems like struggling to connect to wifi or 3g???
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dromaczek:
this rom has the same bug - cant encrypt (i tested)

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yes

+ better performance, stability, battery working time

- bug in mtk kernel for kitktat -> cant encrypt phone
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] khernitzz:
Was there a new update fot KK? Is it OTA?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] doperst:
20140903 firmware

First of all...

I know this story from the beginning, battery and new model speculations. I know this ROM has been removed from zopo list.

Still i am on it, the second day already. I have not noticed any incompatibilities with my ZP998. Everything works as it did on previous KK release.

This ROM looks to be much more battery conservative (4%@3.66V after 24 hours full load with Wifi, BT and GPS), and there is a whole 1.2GB RAM left free with quite a lot of apps installed.

What i do is i do not try charging battery inside the phone. I use an external charger to charge batteries instead. Check for pisen charger for zp998 for an idea what this charger is...

Wherever they make a new battery (maybe another technology, not Li Ion, thus another charging procedure) or a new phone, it is good idea to investigate changes in this ROM. It is NOT only battery size that it differs from previous stock. Localization is different, too. Got to compare byte-wise this ROM with july one.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] noflip:
Hello,

I haven't been following this topic recently. Could someone please bring me up to date with just few words what are the most common issues with the kit kat rom? I am still on the last Jelly Bean update and I am thinking of upgrading, but I wanna make sure that I do not lose some functionality, which I am currently using.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Take-kun:
OK. I've upgraded ZP998 to Kitkat, and I must say that the performance is really better, just like a battery life. I have some major problems:

- ViperFX doesn't work anymore, not matter which version I use, it just can't install libraries due to lack of root or busybox (i have both of them)

- all the apps except GMaps can't get my location based on Wifi or A-GPS. I don't have a weather, I can't even run Ingress for chatting or simply recharging portals.

- and the final, how to change that ugly theme?

Thanks in advance!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Lovetz:
1. You should use another root method. Search for 4.4Root.zip and install it.

2. No problem with location on my zp998 with KK. See google account Settings for details.

3. You can flash custom ROM or use another launcher with themes support.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Take-kun:
I can't flash it. Every time I load recovery.img into a flashtool and after flashing try to get into recovery I got that chinese sh*t menu.

I got it via Mobileuncle Tools, I don't why it doesn't work with boot key-sequence. Now ViperFX works, thank you!

I still got problems with location though. Apps like Facebook or Maps can obtain WiFi network location, any other like c:geo - not.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] noflip:
could please somenone else, who has been using KK for a while confirm iv ViperFX is working OK? The audio quality of the phone is extremely bad as it is and VIperFX is the only thing, which makes it bearable. If it is not working, this would be a deal breaker.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] nac1:
No doesn't work, I tried
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Lovetz:
Just read the post above yours:
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dromaczek:
If somebody want, i could send configuration for VIBER FX for this phone, which i tested with profesional headphones

p.s. i dislikee thi phone cause GPS is ****ty and audio jack quality... ehm.. everything else is the best
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dukaty:
Hi Dromaczek, I'm interested on this configuration that you are mentioned. I have oficial last rom over android 4.2.2.

Enviado desde mi ZP998 mediante Tapatalk
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] eltdesign:
Did you guys tryed to increase volume levels to higher values in Engineer Mode? a lot of mtk phones same sound problems but it can be configured and working good later.. ViperFX or any other FX solution is a must too.. Any1 knows alternative Battery that suits for zp 998?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Lovetz:
Users have reported receiving the OTA update (KK 20140902-172457) today.

After install - version - 20140903-112751))
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dadach:
Brilliant just as i have switched to KKartanesi v3.0

It is running better than stock. Everything now works except the encrypt option. TiBackup works now and also ViperFX.

Can someone test the OTA update and see if they fixed the encrypt function.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] kasvet-efza:
KKartenesi V3 better than stock. Nice rom you can find it on needrom
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dadach:
Who says Zopo gps sucks? :)

This is inbetween two buildings, east and west open sky.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] eltdesign:
without any hardware fix? did u use special gps.conf? which country ?
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dadach:
I dont know if you can call hardware fix putting electrical tape underneath antenna to get better contact with the plastic case. I am in Croatia on that latest rom from needrom. V3 i used mobile uncle and gps epo fix.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dromaczek:
ENCTYPTION NOW WORKS (but sometimes you must wipe)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] gatch:
do you can post some pictures please????

i would like to know how and where do you put your electrical tape and wich reference of electrical tape
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dadach:
http://forum.zopomobileshop.com/thread-2388-1-1.html
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] doperst:
GPS antenna fix

Being author of the GPS antenna fix manual, i have added a Paypal donation link in the post mentioned above.

Feel free to donate some money to support my work. Thanks!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dadach:
Unfortunately, I have voided my warranty with the above fix, but i will send you some money. :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] interistadasempre:
thanks :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dromaczek:
ros upgraded is worth to upgrade -> fix a lot of bugs, encyption now works, sim manager better, no lags on widgets

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after upgrade you must reflash recorvery

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to have TWRP i mean,

in new rom is better language localisation - for example more thinks are in polish (previously was a lot of english submenus etc if i use polish language)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bzh41:
short feedback on new KK update available on OTA

Hi,

I installed this KK update.

I have no bugs so far with the intial KK Rom , version 140704, may be some screen freeze sometime when waking up the phone, but I tried this update to see

Of course TWRP is lost ( to be reflashed not a pb).

Seems to be quiet reactive and scored almost 30000 on Antutu (indicative) being more at 27/28K usually.: is it really significant , don't know..

But as often when you want to update something working fine... you have problems: I lost smartwake and I have the latest driver as given on zopo forum : no way to improve at the moment.

I flashed back my prevous KK version &40704 (rooted again.. ...)., no need to have this nice zopo flip case and smart wake feature if this doesn't work...;)

May be other bugs but did not take time to test more...

Will retry later may be.

Regards

Stef.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dromaczek:
I back to image of my system for previous version, cause i not have time to configure new version (xposed modules etc).. I will use new version soon, cause better language locale, better fluency and works encryption!
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] conanecu:
Noob question, after this update I will lose root, but my installed aps will remain?

Thank you
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dromaczek:
hmm, yes and no:)

- almost everthing apps will stay with data, almost all no-root apps should work

- you lost custom recorvery (reflash it)

- you lost root (re-root it)

- some specific root apps wont works and its datas - for example xposed modules, viber etc (need to reinstall)

- some no-root apps after upgrade wont work without reinstall (for exaple rrs damon)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] gatch:
lol you ask money... hey bro, look HERE i did this manual in french without pictures because i thought i was the first to do that... and i don't imagined if that could work so i didn't make pictures....

look date bro!

after that, easy to do a movie tutorial, post on youtube and deal money xD...

END OF HS... don't replic... i won't answer for this money discussion... i will never understand the sharing unidirectional when i am happy when i can help some one and earn a "thank meter"
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dragsterman:
New KK OTA is the same as previous 2700MAH version

I think the new OTA update is the same than the 0903 2700 MAH version which was deleted from ZOPO's homepage.

Could somebody post his build number AFTER!!! then upgraded OTA?

Thanks
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] Grancapitan:
New gps conf optimized

Sorry the bad englhis, of google translator.

Hello, good morning.

I have a Zopo Zp998 and the GPS does not work well.

I've managed to create gps.conf file which greatly improves GPS.

This conf useful for all countries of the world.

1-Copy the file attached to the post on microsd

2 With a ROOT EXPLORER, and of course you have to be root, copy the content, NO FILE the file on the microsd. Content is copied it by clicking the center of the screen, then give us the option to copy, in the top of the screen.

3 With Root Explorer let's system / etc:

- Previous: copy security original gps.conf.

- Edit the gps.conf.

- We delete its contents and press the screen and we will get the Paste option.

- In the new gps. conf, change line 2 "es" by your country. Example: Italy would be "it":

#test

#NTP_SERVER=es.pool.ntp.org

New line: #NTP_SERVER=it.pool.ntp.org

Save the changes, restart … y.. OK!!!.

The file is attached to this post.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] bzh41:
Hi,

I unzipped the update on my pc because I unstalled it from my phone ... and found this build ID:

ro.build.display.id=ZP998 20140903-112751

Does it match ? ( had same thoughts as you..)

stef

edit: it is same build as 2700 mAh. just compared (forgot I had dowloaded that update for 2700mAh) ;)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] doperst:
Hello gathack.

First of all, unfortunately i can not confirm i am your 'bro' - i asked my father, he's never been to France.

You have made a manual in french language without photos, put it on some local french forum, and you really expect anyone except users of your forum to know about it? French is not an international language, you know. So, your link is nothing for most users, sorry. I'd never stumble on it.

I am russian, but i have made a multilingual manual, and took as much pictures as i could to make manual clear and useful for everyone.

I do not force anyone donate me for that. There is no paid password or any other access restriction to this manual.

Unlike you, i have spent several hours to do it the proper way. So, please...Do something good for the comunity and i will the first to donate you.

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I am still using the "2700mAh" ROM, and can provide some feedback.

I can confirm that battery is behaving strange with this ROM: if i charge battery inside phone, there are spikes and drops on the battery graph, it can stick to 100% for couple of hours heavy use, then drop immediately to 40%. And, it does not live too long before discharge.

But, if i charge the same battery outside the phone, with a dock charger like this:

[IMG="Pisen dock charger, special ZP998 version, may be found on ali."]http://i00.i.aliimg.com/wsphoto/v0/1791717468_5/Pisen-Universal-Battey-Charger-II-Fast-Charge-HXL-56mm-91mm-for-ZOPO-ZP998-Free-shipping.jpg[/IMG]

i get exciting 24 hours of battery run time.

So, i suspect, the "2700mAh" ROM has some charging characteristics not quite compatible with usual battery.

That's why it would be a good idea to compare both ROMs, "2700" and OTA, byte-wise.

And, as some has mentioned, "2700" does also have improvements in localisation and RAM consumption.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] dibon321:
Hi, I did the same fix according to dimitris guid, everything looks great in GPS test app (checking on the balcony of my flat), but real using by Sygic was sooo bad... I'm not sure why, but I have had to switch nav app off, because of so bad accuracy and the navigation arrow still jumping from place to place on the map... I was really angry on the way to Croatia. :D (I'm from Slovakia anyway). I'm now thinking about to switch phone to Nubia Z7 Max or Lenovo K920. :)
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] spout17:
New update on KK

Hey there,

Is there anyone, that was facing an issue with wifi connection and updated his KK with this latest update? Can you please let me know if there is a fix for this?

Thank you.
[Upgrading, Modifying and Unlocking] nac1:
I had this issue with wifi on kit kat and I solved in settings changed ipv4 to static, not dhcp. Now wifi and wifi display works fine.