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[Android General] Burs:
You could install Xposed framework (if you're rooted) and fix the error with GravityBox (and set up million of other things to your liking).

But before all that, try first with the suggestion that shikhar623 gave, since you'll have improvements for other things too.
[Android General] Popo Hamerupad:
Thanks, I have 2 questions please.

1. Do I need a root phone for that? (my isn't)

2. Where do I find the latest firmware?

Thanks
[Android General] Burs:
1. No.

2. 6th post above yours.
[Android General] Popo Hamerupad:
Thanks a lot.

Since I do not have experience with replacing ROM (only my second smartphone) what do you recommend to do?

Should I backup something?
[Android General] Burs:
I recommend first reading some theory behind it, so you know what you're doing. You can do much damage to your phone if you don't understand the process. There's much info here on XDA on that matter, so search the forum first. Basicly you don't need any additional info beside that in the linked post, but if you're not experienced as you say, than that post will just raise additional questions. And yes, backup before anything, since it's a computer afterall, and you shouldn't never, ever, trust a computer :)
[Android General] Mouratti:
Thanks

I have a issue on my phone, that is rooted, but after that i cant access to date and time.

Do you think , if i install this rom will solve this?

About the camera sound, its possible put on silence, i din't find.

Thanks
[Android General] Elusivo:
I am using the 24/December firmware which I believe is the latest version but I still have the date time error.

Also please could you guys test if your compass is working properly?

Mine is definitely not working, it always points to same fixed point even if I do a 360° turn, it doesn't find north... it does detect a magnet if I move it close enough tho... but if it can't find north I am thinking I have to return it as it is faulty...

Also, the battery doesn't charge past 89%, it's been at 89% for hours already... maybe I need to delete the battery stats or something
[Android General] shikhar623:
See to it that you have not got the "network time" enabled. Bcoz if you enable the network time you will no longer be able to change thr time manually.

As far as camera sound is concerned just find the *.wav file for the camera sound in your rooted device. And replace with some blank audio.

Sent from TheXDApp

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All the mistakes are repairable (except that you install the firmware ment for some other device, that may hard brick your device).

I would say Go ahead, Just be careful.

It will be easy if you watch a couple of videos regarding installing RoM on mediatek devices. And follow the Guide (provided with the ROM) Word-by-Word.

Sent from TheXDApp

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Your phone seems to have many faults.

I can't say whether that you have the latest firmware.

I would say just flash the latest firmware that will make sure where the fault is I.e harware or software.

Sent from TheXDApp
[Android General] Chinaphonearena:
Newest iNew V3 CWM recovery posted 6.0.4.4. Full touch with factory reset bug fixed. (previously was formatting /system). The one on needrom doesn't have the bug, but isn't full touch. This one is full touch.

http://www.chinaphonearena.com/forum/Thread-Custom-Recovery-iNew-V3-CWM-6-0-4-4-Full-Touch
[Android General] shikhar623:
when can we expect MIUI v5 or higheer for iNewV3?
[Android General] leros2004:
Thanks ! it worked perfectly ! :good:
[Android General] Burs:
We can expect MIUI port as soon as more and more people start requesting it here and here.

Also, XDA member named -fluffy- mentioned in this post he will make some custom roms starting next week. Maybe MIUI is on the list too.
[Android General] Elusivo:
Ye, i just now updated to the last firmware just to be sure, and the problem with the compass remains, plus i have some 4/5 dead pixels...

Would be nice to hear from other ppl too if the compass points north correctly?

Am going to contact seller now to get a replacement phone.

Update: ok... fixed the compass by hitting my hand on the side of the mobile... old school, almost never fails lol
[Android General] borgami:
Any one know how to put multiple images on this phone?

I mean dual boot?
[Android General] thienvandac:
Hi all, I just get the device. It good enough. I can post some picture for someone need it. By the way, my main cam is 18Mp(3696*4928) and the front is 8Mp.
[Android General] Mouratti:
Hello guys

After take my battery off, i realise that the date is wrong.

And i can't access to the settings of date.

If i install a rom, its possible solve that problem?

I try a reset from factory and still the same.

My phone have the rom version 24 dec, can anyone help me, to how do i install a rom and wich one do i use?

Thanks
[Android General] Burs:
Take a look at the previous page. All answers are there.
[Android General] Mouratti:
Im reading that, but i dont understand if i just need istall the framework and gravity box, or do i need install a rom?

Wich is the easy wait to solve just the sate and time problem?

Thanks
[Android General] Burs:
If you're not experienced with burning roms, I recommend you install Xposed/GravityBox since it's simplier and can cause less damage if you don't know what you're doing (and there are many other useful things you can do with it). Remember, you must be rooted and before doing any of these - backup!
[Android General] Mouratti:
Thanks for advice, yes im new in this thinghs.

I just want to access the date and time- on settings.

I dont know if its possible just "upload" the apk or file of this system (date and time).

I have my phone root, i just need to install this gravitybox right?

This is a stupid questions but how do i backup my entire rom?

Thanks a lot i will try this when i get home.
[Android General] Burs:
I don't know what you mean by that. There are other ways to set the time and date (through a Terminal), but it's SF compared to what you're about to do with GravityBox.

Great. Root is the first prerequisite. First you need to install Xposed framework, and GravityBox after that (GB is just a module, you can't install it without Xposed).

There are a number of ways, but the easiest one would be installing a custom rom like CWM (Clockworkmod) and do a whole nandroid backup. If you sometime install Ultimate Stock ROM from chinaphonearena, you'll get it automaticaly. But you can install it separately using SP Flash Tools. All of that can be found on chinaphonearena forum, and most probably here, but I don't have direct links. Search the forum.
[Android General] Mouratti:
Ok!

But i will just intall the GB gravity box now and try it?!

I sorry but stock rom is "default rom"??
[Android General] Burs:
Yes. There are many other modules, but the one needed for date/time fix is the GravityBox.

Yes. Stock, default, official, original... people use those terms interchangeably. It basicly means it's unchanged, without mods or tweaks or anything else. It's the way you get it out of the box.
[Android General] Mouratti:
I Install but i dont see any icon to that name!

What im doing wrong?
[Android General] Burs:
Check this video.
[Android General] denny99:
There are discounts?
[Android General] Mouratti:
I need the xpose i guess!

I install gravity box but no icon appear, and my phone have safe mode on the bottom left... :confused:

Well after install the gravity box and no icon appear, i do a rest from factory and now i get access to the date and time.

[MENTION=4915857]Burs[/MENTION] thanks for the help, and i only install gravitybox_2.7.6.apk (dont know what they do)

I will test the rest, like sound for camera and sound when i start the phone.

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[Android General] Elusivo:
I realized that my phone's compass only works if the phone is not charging...

Can you guys test if your compass continues working properly after connecting the usb charger?
[Android General] Mouratti:
Yes it's working for me!

About your time problem? Solve with a rom?

I solved with gravity box.
[Android General] Elusivo:
yes, the date time problem i fixed by flashing a new rom.

the compass i thought it was fixed, but when i connect the charger the compass doesn't find north anymore... The needle just moves around randomly. Looks like i'll have to get a replacement after all... :/

Can anybody else test also, if compass works when connected to usb charger?
[Android General] Burs:
You can download Xposed from here.
[Android General] Gran_T:
Hello guys,

What I don't like in this phone it's sound quality in earphones. I made it little louder through Engineer menu, but the clarity of sound is not good?

What do you think about the quality of sound?

What can you suggest to make it better?

Added: I'm testing with good quality earphones, and comparing the sound with other phones.
[Android General] leros2004:
Did you try the earphones that comes with the phone ? I tested the sound with my SONY ERICSSON MH1BL earphones and i found it very good...
[Android General] Gran_T:
No, I'm testing with good earphones, and comparing with sound of iNew i6000.
[Android General] adimavi:
I tested it with 6 different earpads only 2 of them fits the sound, 4 of them didn't recognise microphone and sound had no bass. I think them ear plug-in's selectivity is very high like old Nokia's.
[Android General] Elusivo:
You are saying the problem might be the cable or charger? ok, i will try it out later with diferent things and try to see.

Also, my battery only charges up to 89%, but at 89% the battery is already at 4.2V, so it's fully charged already.

Somehow the phone thinks it should charge more and continues with the red light on and at 89% forever even tho the voltage doesn't increase anymore... i'm afraid it's not doing any good to the battery, always pushing current on it even after fully charged.

If i delete batterystats and turn it off, and then while off connect to charger, it does go to 100% in seconds, but after i boot the phone it will go very fast to 89% again... So something is not comunicating well there... but i have no idea what it can be, i have to google around to see if there's some manual way to edit how the os relates the voltage/current to the percentage. I had this problem with the original firmware, and also after i flashed new firmware. Any ideas?
[Android General] Mouratti:
How can i install this?

This will erase all my data and app?

thanks
[Android General] Burs:
You can install it either through CWM recovery or using SP Flash Tools. Yes, all data will be gone, but not because of the patch.

It's because you need to do a factory reset or format the storage manualy afterwards (depends on whether you use CWM or SPF).
[Android General] Mouratti:
Thanks

I do this

4. Make complete backup (backup and restore - backup)

5. Install dowloaded iNew_V3_6GB_data.zip (Install zip from sdcard - choose zip from sdcard)

6. Restore from backup (backup and restore - restore)

7. Reboot

8. When phone write that Phone memory is corrupted, just format it as reccomended

9. Now you have 5,91 GB for apps and 7,85GB as Phone memory

Im now start to install the zip file.

Then after all thins things, number 8 is when i format the phone or do a factory reset?

Why do i need to restore the data, if after that i will reset the factory set?

Thanks again

Well i try but say error!

I have the zip file 3.5gb on sdcard.

When i try to apply update from sd card- choose the zip file-then abort

What im doing wrong?
[Android General] Burs:
You can go two ways. CWM or SPF. I see you're flashing through CWM. This way you only need to format the phone memory manualy after everything has been done. Factory format is only needed if you flash it with SPF, so you don't have to do that too.

So, now that you have made a backup, flashed the zip file and restored the backup, you only need to format the phone memory when it says that is corrupted (which will NOT format what you restored with your backup before!). And that should be it. But I would rather choose 3.5GB instead of 6GB for apps. You will have to try really hard to fill up all that space, and remember that all the free space you have on that partition would be wasted, so to speak, because you don't have direct access to it. But it's a choice, so if you think you need it, just go ahead.
[Android General] Mouratti:
Burs Thanks but im lost ehehheh

So i run the install from sd - file inew 3.5 zip file.

Then when i run say installation abort.

After this i need to restore my backup, and it's done?
[Android General] Burs:
Installation abort? It shouldn't say that. Are you sure you're using CWM?

Just following the instructions. It's hard to divide those steps into smaller steps, since they are very simplistic already.
[Android General] Mouratti:
Yes i guess....i do this

power + volu up and enter that menu (i suppose this is a CWM)

Then i choose install update from sd - choose the zip file.....

Say error installation abort.
[Android General] Elusivo:
I think i gonna try a fresh flash again to see if i get rid of my problems.

On the flash tool, using the roms from needrom, can i use the option to "Format All + Download" or will that brick the phone or something?

1st time i flashed i only used "Download" but i dunno if that cleans all the files and settings from the previous rom...
[Android General] Burs:
With Power + Volume Up keys combination you go to recovery whether you have CWM or not. The best way to know if you have CWM installed is: (drum rolls) do you see CWM written anywhere on the screen (while you're in recovery mode)?

If not, you still have stock recovery on your phone. That's why the installation aborts, because you can't install just any zip file with it.

Check this (v5) and this (v6) threads about installing CWM on iNew V3. Read all the posts, download all the files, extract them and check if there's any instructions with them. I'm not currently at my main computer, so can't do all that now. If you still don't have enough info, there's plenty of it on that forum, and probably on this one too.
[Android General] thienvandac:
Hi Burs, you look like an experience user of this phone. Can I ask you something?

I have this phone without root and I suppose it a stock rom for this phone. Is there anything to do to make this better or just wait till the new rom for it appear?

All the things work fine instead the flash (flash test and flash widget stuck the phone and need to remove the battery then restart). And the photo quality is 18.2mp rear , 8mp for the front. Is that correct and a good option to choose?
[Android General] shikhar623:
Go for it..

Better Install the newest ROM, It will be more Stable, less buggy, better battery improvement.etc etc. some users reported faster GPS fix and Better wifi after updating to the latest firmware. Some times Quadrant and Benchmark Scores too get improved..So in the end choice is yours.. :)
[Android General] thienvandac:
I just flash the 1.0.3 (10/1/2014) an hour ago, it still has the flash/torch problem
[Android General] Burs:
I would call myself an experienced Android user, and a smartphone user in general, so it has nothing to do with this particular phone :) I don't have this phone yet, but I'm trying to dig up every bit of information about it that I can get. It should arrive in about 10 days, so then I will give even more precise answers.

Generaly speaking, installing new rom will make it better, in sense of bug fixing, new features and enhanced stability. But you can also try installing Xposed framework and GravitiyBox/Greenify modules to have an effect of a custom rom, without much work, but you have to be rooted. There's been much talk about it in this thread, and there's also a big separate thread on this forum, so you might check that as well.

That's a new one for me. Adding to the list :)

That's a marketing trick. Same as 6.5mm thickness. The real camera quality is 13MP (back) and 5MP (front), but they are both interpolated to 18MP (back) and 8MP (front). Also MTK6582 chipset is limited to 13MP, so you can't have more real pixels than that. I think every sample has the same camera hardware, but you'll see many combinations like 13/5, 18/8, 18/5, etc. It depends what firmware is installed, and when you bought the phone. I would personaly shoot images at 13MP, because I think that's more than enough for a smartphone, and anything beyond is overkill. And the interpolation (software resizing) to 18MP will just make the image bigger, and not neccessarily better.

I'm not aware of that version. Where did you get it? Newest I found is v1.0.1 dated 24/12/2013.
[Android General] thienvandac:
thanks for reply, I got the firmware from saler, he find it from blog.antelife.com. It is post today so lucky me :D.

The flash is the biggest issue I ever meet. When I try flash test of Z-device it stuck, when I use flash widget (sometimes) it stuck, then I had to remove the battery and do a restart. I know that mtk6582 chip is limit to that 13mp but It is clear see that the resolution is 18.2(4928*3696) and the size of image is various from 1mb-4mb that also confuse me. Other stuff work fine, just that flash causing so much trouble.
[Android General] Burs:
Thanks for letting us know. It's always good to see new updates comming.

You can set the image quality in camera options, so you can fix it at 13MP if you want (maybe there will be 12.8MP or even 12MP option). Image size varies because it's saved with JPEG compression, so depending on what you're photographing, the resulting image will be between 1-4MB.
[Android General] thienvandac:
I cant find that, the quality of picture. The z-device program shown that, v1.0.1 has 85% jpeg while 1.0.3 has 100% quality. That all I can see. Other stuff like mp is not very important cause I need detail - the file is not very big too.
[Android General] shikhar623:
Guys, to be frank I am waiting for MiUi on this phone. :) It may sound like Cherry on the Cake!!

Sent from TheXDApp
[Android General] Burs:
Check this video (@10m:28s).
[Android General] thienvandac:
That is the MP not the quality, omg did you ever see the quality setting in dslr camera? normal, fine.... that is the point I'm looking for, not the MP, I say it twice
[Android General] Burs:
The JPEG compression ratio is hard-coded into the camera software. You can change it by directly editing an XML file, but you won't be able to do that if you're not rooted. But why do you need this option, when you said the ratio is already set to 100% in v1.0.3, and you also said you only care about the detail? I think you'll get the best image quality if you leave it all as it is.
[Android General] Mouratti:
Hello

But wich one is the latest firmware?

i have the Kernel 3.4.5 builder19@ubuntu-desktop #1

Tue Dec 24 16:48:50 CST 2013

This is the lattest correct?

I see the rom ultimate-- but i dont understand what this have compare to my stock rom (thanks burs, now i can talk like a guru, ehehehhe)

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Thanks my friend!

Wich ones do you recomend?:o
[Android General] Burs:
Latest firmware is the one thienvandac posted, and can be found here (dated 10.01.2014)

I recommend CWM v6, since it's more feature rich (incremental backups, creation of custom zip files, etc).
[Android General] thienvandac:
I hope so, thanks for answer. I will root soon, wait for some guide from the saler :D , he very nice when finding that rom and tell me, I cant find it at the first time.
[Android General] Mouratti:
Thanks Teacher :laugh:

Im searching the method to install this CWM, this will erase my phone and apps?

Thanks again
[Android General] Mouratti:
Wich problem is it?
[Android General] thienvandac:
Stuck/unable to do anything else
[Android General] Mouratti:
I dont have this problem, at least that i realise :)

I guess i have luck on phone, antelife now selling again but increse the price.
[Android General] Burs:
No, it will just overwrite your stock recovery, which you can also find on needrom.com, and revert back to it later if you wish.

You can install CWM either by flashing through SP Flash Tools, or by installing Ultimate rom which installs it automaticaly.
[Android General] Mouratti:
Thansk

I dont know if this ultimate is better then my rom.

I guess is the same but with this CWM and Storage 6GB
[Android General] Burs:
Ultimate rom is dated 24.12.2013.

You can find your version by going to Settings/About phone/Kernel version.

But I recommend you install the newest rom dated 10.01.2014. and you can install 6GB mod separately later.
[Android General] Mouratti:
But wich is the main difference for this rom?

I cant find, solve some bugs but dont say what bugs is!

Anyone install this rom?

You have one inew burs?

Thanks
[Android General] Burs:
This is a copy-paste from NeedRom (poor translation from Chineese).

1, the combined data and phone storage partitions

2, the demand in the browser address is www.google.com, unrealized

3, NFC file transfer dysfunction, sometimes and sometimes can not be transmitted

4, continuous shooting around 20 photos flash does not shine

5, wifi directly connected device name defaults to Android_dobb. V3-E should

6, mobile phone leather case on hold, turn on automatic screen rotation function,

in the state closed down the screen and then open the leather holster will automatically restart

For me, it's good because 1) and 3). The rest is not so clear to me. But certainly there are other small bugs fixed...
[Android General] inspectaclueso:
New ROM version

Hi guys,

I received my V3 today and perhaps it is a new factory ROM version?

The details are:

Hardware : MT6582

Model : V3-E

Build number : cxq_v3_v1.0.6T02

Build date UTC : 20131206-114356

Android v : 4.2.2

Baseband v: MOLY.WR8.W1315.MD.WG.MP.V11.P5, 2013/11/01 17:46

Kernel v : 3.4.5 (builder19@ubuntu-desktop) (gcc version 4.6.x-google 20120106 (prerelease) (GCC) ) #1 SMP Fri Dec

If this is new and of interest let me know if you would like me to upload an MTK backup.

Thanks
[Android General] -fluffy-:
Burs why dont u start building a rom for thiis device :thumbup:
[Android General] adimavi:
Sorry mate this is the oldest one. (Build date UTC : 20131206)

It's very buggy try to upgrade it cxq_v3_v1.0.3 Build date UTC : 20140110 which launch at blog.antelife.com and needrom.com
[Android General] inspectaclueso:
Thanks for the reply.

Oops, thought 1.0.6 would be newer than 1.0.3 :)

So you recommend 1.0.3 over the 1.0.1 chinaphonearena modded one...

http://www.needrom.com/mobile/v3-e-ultimate-stock/
[Android General] Elusivo:
You can flash 1.0.3 and then do the same mods that the ultimate has as they're available to install seperately.
[Android General] shikhar623:
mtk6582 VS mtk6589T? Anybody?

Sent from TheXDApp
[Android General] adimavi:
Take a look;

http://forum.donanimhaber.com/m_85352402/f_//tm.htm
[Android General] Mouratti:
This method is valid to flash inew v3?

http://www.talkingmobi.com/mtk-phones-flashing/
[Android General] adimavi:
Try needrom.com "SP Flash Tool" and method.
[Android General] Burs:
Judging from the build number it should be newer than 1.0.3, but build date and kernel version gives me a hunch it's dated December 6th. Weird...

I'm waiting for you to break the ice :) What about your promise? This week is ending soon :) Did you get your piece?

I think there's no point in applying the 3.5GB/6GB mod in 1.0.3, because according to the changelog, data and phone storage partitions are merged into one. So effectively, you have all the space both for app data and your own files.

I give no concrete proof, but I've heard that 6582 certainly surpasses performance of 6589, and by some tests is close to, or even better than 6589T. What's new to 6582 is greater energy efficiency and power consumptions, which gives better performance when compared clock to clock with previous MTK generations. But graphics-wise, I think Mali400MP2 is no match for 6589T's SGX544MP4, so I guess some future games wouldn't go so well, although all current games run flawlessly. So if you ask me, I would choose 6582.