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[Android General] CasualStarlord:
I have pre-ordered a DooGee DG550 from GeekBuying, I'll be doing a video unboxing, review and rooting tutorial when I receive it.
[Android General] Krystyna:
Do you know the specific release time?
[Android General] rudelv:
Mine should be delivered today.... Couriers just need to drop it off. Excited.:laugh::good::cool:

***UPDATE***

Phone arrived... They sent the wrong phone. Ordered the DG550, was told they had stock.... Got the DG2014.

Annoyed doesn't come close.
[Android General] Krystyna:
Is the battery removable?
[Android General] CasualStarlord:
Info Update BTW, this unit has 1 slot for MiniSIM (normal) and 1 slot for MicroSIM (slightly smaller)

I'll let you know, I'd say so though, the back is removable and the battery comes as a separate item listed in the packaging.

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WOW, I'd be ready to stab a motherf**ker :mad:
[Android General] vampirefo:
Looking forward to your review.
[Android General] zelendel:
Run the proper tests when you get it. These devices seldom have the hardware they claim they do.

Bat cave One
[Android General] CasualStarlord:
In my experience, which is limited to 2 chinese MTK devices, the hardware has been accurately advertised, I researched them heavily before I purchased them though and only from distributors with a good word of mouth reputation, however I do intend to get all up inside this machine, including popping the cover and doing an "XDA unboxing" of sorts, probably wont pull all the components out but you will get a look at the board etc.

Feel free to leave requests in this thread for apps to run and benchmark and specific things to find out.

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Sorry I totally missed this, the "pre-sell" stops at 17th of MAY 2014, and then will be express shipped to me, so I expect to have it before the 23rd of May.
[Android General] vampirefo:
I am going to be getting this phone also, So really looking forward to your review, Mainly want to know if it's really 4.4, if the specs are true, and how good is GPS on the device, can you get 3G, I am using straight talk, which is at&t, I would like 3G to work.

How does the phone feel? cheap, good quality, great.
[Android General] CasualStarlord:
at&t appears to use the correct frequencies for 3G on this phone (850Mhtz) taken from here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AT&T_Mobility#Radio_frequency_summary

I'm buying it based on the same frequency that Telstra use in Australia for 3G

The MTK6592 (The SoC in this phone) appears to have solved most of the GPS problems with older MTK chips from reviews on other MTK6592 based systems.
[Android General] rudelv:
Yeah I was ready to... believe me. Finally got the ball rolling to return this phone so they can send me my DG550.

If I had to wait a day longer for a response from their rep here things would have gotten ugly.:eek:
[Android General] zelendel:
You also have to remember that apple uses a non standard 3.5 band set up.
[Android General] maddogcz:
You may need to clean some old drivers first

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkUQDEYLXFM

check your computer -> device manager too and uninstall every driver that seem related to your Android Phone (form me it was PdaNet driver that was blocking it)
[Android General] chanaka89:
These are the different types of 3.5mm audio jacks used by different vendors.

For DG550 you need to use Nokia type headphone.

I had the same problem with a blackberry headphone (MIC-Ground-Right-Left). I interchanged the MIC and Ground connections and it works great with my DG550 :)

The correct one is shown in the 3rd picture (Ground-MIC-Right-Left) :)

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[Android General] machineboy:
Thanks, I didn't know that the wiring was different, that explains it. I must also add that the headphone output sounds good with no hiss/hum, it's just not very powerful.
[Android General] chanaka89:
With the KitKat update

Google maps crashes

Modern Combat 5 crashes.

Apart from that I'm happy with the 4.4.2 update.

I get 400-500mb free ram (With 4.2.9 I got nearly 100mb free ram)

Android system consumes battery more comparing to other modules. :rolleyes:
[Android General] Elingsley:
Thank you, I'll give this a shot later today.
[Android General] Elingsley:
Can anyone point me to where I can find the drivers for the Doogee? The ones I found aren't working.
[Android General] machineboy:
Kitkat

I spent some time upgrading to KitKat yesterday, and fiddled a lot with drivers and versions of the Flash tool. (sorry, I don't remember which driver/version actually worked, but I think I used the latest versions of both).

After finally successfully flashing, I found that 3G did not work anymore. After googling, I found that I needed to switch to GSM auto (PRL) after going into the *#*#4636#*#* mode. Now it works perfectly, and the Google Now launcher makes this phone really cool.
[Android General] totallybeachin:
Ok...so I finally figured out that I am dumb and didn't know enough about frequencies/bands and what not and this phone will not work on 3G in the US. Although it is 3G CDMA, it is not eligable for registration for CDMA in the states...at least not with straight talk.

I REALLY liked this phone.

It would have cost me $44 to send back to china because the wanted a tracking number. I was going to try and selling it internationally, but, it's broken into 5 pieces now!

Can anyone give me some recommendations for a phone that is comparable that I can buy IN THE US?

Obviously I'm not going to find one in this price range, but with so many phones on the market, it would take forever trying to sort through them all.

Perhaps suggestions here can weed out a lot of phones that would just be a waste of research time.

I need a phone that will work off AT&T towers.

3G/LTE is a plus, as Walmart sells SIM cards for that technology now also.

Thanks for all the help in trying to figure out why 3G wasn't working for me.

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I meant 4G/LTE....sorry
[Android General] geheimke:
Hi,

Is the 3G working in Europe if i flash it with KK?

Regards
[Android General] machineboy:
I'm in Norway and it worked after switching to GSM auto (PRL) afterwards.

Rooting

Does anyone know if it's possible to root the device after upgrading to KitKat? I tried framaroot but none of the options worked. I would love to remove the boot animations, they suck and are way too loud.
[Android General] geheimke:
Hi,

You can try to root the rom with RootGenius

http://www.shuame.com/en/root/

Ok i don't know about gsm signals in Belgium if it is the same way...

Regards
[Android General] maddogcz:
It's hard to safely say if it works in whole Europe, e.g. in the Czech Republic where I live it works fine.

A way to find out is to check the bands that your actual carrier in your country uses, it should be on their website or you can ask them what bands they use and copare it to dg550 specs.:

2G:GSM 850/900/1800/1900﻿ / 3G: WCDMA 850/2100 MHz
[Android General] geheimke:
It's the same specification of my zte v967s so i think it's gonna work ;) thanks
[Android General] vampirefo:
I have a KingSing T1, the phone is amazing for it's price, works on straight talk (3G), phone is octa-core, 5 inch screen, well built phone. Phone cost $134

http://www.ikingsing.com/smart-phone/t1
[Android General] thangcuoi:
Does anyone else have problems with the wifi "timing out"? After a period of time, the wifi on the phone would stop working. The status show as being connected but no internet traffic could go through. Toggle the wifi on/off and it would work again right away.
[Android General] machineboy:
Thanks, I tried this yesterday and after two tries it successfully rooted my kitkat doogee. Nice to be able to disable the boot animations, which are really loud and annoying :)
[Android General] maddogcz:
Hi,

I think you could combine EBR1 and 2 from that custom ROM and rest from official KK ROM but rather wait for another opinion. In fact only REAL problem with flashing should occur when you mess up the preloader.

The battery drain is definitely not normal. E.g. I got 3G + wifi + GPS + sync etc. always on and during the night (cca 8 hours) the battery drops about 3-4% max. You can try this app

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.uzumapps.wakelockdetector&hl=cs

to see if some app is keeping the phone awake.
[Android General] vampirefo:
Make a new ones based on kitkat, don't risk damaging your phone by using older ebr1 and ebr2 files, 8 to 14 hours is good for a battery, you are talking about using phone, not phone just laying around not being used.
[Android General] tpfs:
Hi. Have I followed thread on quiet since start, I don't like to put my self out there but this phone and company are really annoying.

Has anyone had any build quality issues with the DG550? - Mine the screen rises up in the bottom right hand corner to about 1mm proud. Can be pushed in but never stays. Heated the screen, clothes pegged till cool / overnight etc but never stays.

Also has anyone had issues with KK update? - Mine looses icons from swipe screens randomly after reboot, even clears whole pages. Apps are still installed but my layout I cannot control as it randomly looses them. Wierdly if you reboot again it replaces some but removes others. (only apps on sd card - fault follows on any sd tried). Have reflashed KK but no joy.

Final moan. I get no response from Doogee customer services. Have e-mailed but always nothing. I am going back to THL I think.

My experience with this phone has made me sad, it had so much potential and looked so lovely.

On the up side KK has full 3G in UK, s-view works with KK and for those who care Antutu score of 30,000.
[Android General] vampirefo:
Antutu score of 30,000 seems high, so most likely fake.
[Android General] dcoelho:
kitkat or phone problem?

Hi all. There is Something wrong with my new dg550.

1. with the stock rom 4.2.9 (that came installed) everything works fine. No complains at all.

2. I upgraded to the available kitkat rom. The phone starts normaly, and asks me for my 4 digit SIM unlock code. I enter it and the phone starts to trying establish the connection wit my provider (VODAFONE.PT). Almost immediately the error 'UNFORTUNATELY COM.ANDROID HAS STOPED BLA BLA BLA...' No way to remove this error.

This is a situation that I don't saw reported by other users that have installed KK rom.

Anyone can give a little help to sort the problem?

Thank you

EDIT:

OK. its solved. Very simple.
[Android General] tpfs:
This customer service hurdle is where I have reached. I have e-mailed info@doogee.cc as this seems the only none sales/retailer related contact.

To check if mine is fake because of my issues I did the scratch and sniff on the side of the box. I entered the code in Doogee site and this is what it said "Security check your query barcode non DOOGEE Doug sold or has expired warranty I thank you for your inquires, For more information please consult 0755-xxxxxxxx, or send email to xxx@qq.com, your satisfaction is our ultimate pursuit."

So even that gives no useful contact info. As a result I have posted on their facebook page to try and get a better contact than info@. I will post any result here.

The security check quote is a google translate and to me is very worrying. Fake/2nd/wrong retailer or returned item? I would be interested in any other scratch and sniff results from other people. My retailer HK Epad International Co LTD on Aliexpress.
[Android General] Asmussen90:
Bought my phone last week and got it yesterday with DHL express.

So far my phone is working as intended, great for the price!

Updated it straight away to KK - took a few hours, but that was due to my own fault. Followed te guide on youtube. Just sarch for "kitkat dg550". (I cannot link since im a new user)

Added the custom 7gb EBR partition, since I didnt want to run into the trouble of "not enough space" (had that on my old Xperia mini and it was annoying as ****) and it works fine.

I used another VCOM driver and another flash tool that the ones in the description (to make sure I got the latest drivers) though, but the links should work too.

I have no problems with WIFI.

I have no problems with the proximity sensor

I dont think the battery drains fast, but I dont have multiple battery draining things turned on when not needed (3g, wifi etc.. and why have both turned on??..)

My 3g works okay so far. I made 3 speed tests and they showed speeds between 4-9 mbps DL and 1-4 mbps upload. Had a bad test of 0,08 mbps D/U, but that was because it used the 2g network. I then disabled the 2g internet function in settings, and it seemed to go back to 3G and my normal speeds. But I live in the capital, which means the coverrage for the 2100 frequency is good. I know the Danish operators use 900 frequency too, which the phone doesnt suport, so I will test more speeds when I can.

I have not checked if my phone is legit, but I think it is.

Only error(s): I sometimes get an error in the Google market saying it cant install, but when I press it the second time it works.

My computer doesn't seem to properly recognize the phone - tell's me that its an HTC phone, but I was still able to flash it into KK 4.4.

Think that the white marking on the protective film is a it annoying to get off in case you want to keep the protective film on (as I want to).
[Android General] MRabbit:
I have been watching this thread and noticed some complaints about issues with this phone. I bought mine in a computer shop in Lisbon and so far so good. I replaced the rom with one ported from W200s I found on needrom and everything is working fine. I could not be happier!
[Android General] chanaka89:
Accidentally I flashed my dg550 by selecting Format all + Download in sp flash tool. It erased the nvram (I have no idea what it does). Anyway I lost both the imei numbers and wifi mac address. Fortunately I had a nandroid backup of 4.2.9 rom so now everything works but I can't upgrade to 4.4 because I lose imei numbers and wifi mac address.

I know MTK Engineering mode can solve the imei issue and replacing the nvram files will solve the mac address issue but the same issue occurs when flashing a new rom.

So I need a permanent solution. I tried SN station and similar software to write the imei numbers and mac address but no luck.

Experts please help me to solve the issue.

When opening the sn station I get "total com port count fail" error.

After connecting the phone I get "no com port or can't sync with phone" error

What should I do? :(:(:(
[Android General] vampirefo:
Most people seem happy with phone, US people that can't get 3G are naturally unhappy.

Complaints overall aren't that many, I think if you can get 3G with this phone you will be a happy camper, if not you won't.

sent from my kingSing T1 via taptalk
[Android General] totallybeachin:
My "scratch and sniff" test passed just fine.....

Unfortunately for me, it didn't matter either way as the phone will only work on 2g in the states.....
[Android General] vampirefo:
You need 1900 in your area? I use 850 in my area, phone might have worked here?

sent from my kingSing T1 via taptalk
[Android General] totallybeachin:
You already tried to help me get it working....lol! Perhaps I should have clarified that statement with will only work on 2g in the states with straight talk/AT&T....Walmart wouldn't let me register the phone as WCDMA. Which is what the phones uses for 3G.

Can't speak on other carriers, as ST is what I use.
[Android General] vampirefo:
I use straight talk also, my straight talk sim card was registered to another phone, um about 4 phones back.

I simply place the sim card in any phone I want to use setup straight talk APN and use the new phone.

sent from my kingSing T1 via taptalk
[Android General] totallybeachin:
Me too. For the most part. That's why I thought I would be good to go with this DG550, but all I could get was the little E hovering where 3G should have been. And had absolutely no service at all in the house. This phone uses WCDMA for 3G and my ST sim uses GSM, which only supports 2g on this phone. I am currently back on my iphone continuing my quest for a phone. I'm sticking with a phone I can purchase in the US and I'm thinking I may as well go for a 4G/LTE phone. Would like to give that phone of yours a try but the DG550 experience has left a bad taste in my mouth. So much for trying to save a couple $$$.......
[Android General] vampirefo:
Good luck, if you search eBay you can find US resellers, that sell a lot of the China phones.

I understand the bad taste took me four phones to get to this one, lol.

Don't buy Jiake v8 total junk, leagoo lead1 is a great phone, battery life makes the phone useless, average 3hours of use.

DK C30 great phone, great battery life, only 2G in US.

sent from my kingSing T1 via taptalk
[Android General] cags69:
How did you solve the issue?
[Android General] gixxergabi:
before backup with MTKDroidTools?
[Android General] Havok23:
Just entered my "scratch n sniff" code on the Doogee website.

Google Translate:

Security check:

Your query barcode non DOOGEE Doug sold or has expired warranty!

Thank you for your inquiry, For more information, please consult the 0755-XXXXXXXX, or send Email to XXX@qq.com, your satisfaction is our ultimate pursuit.

Bought mine from Ebay seller Supertrade4you in the UK. :confused:
[Android General] vampirefo:
Means you have no warranty with DOOGEE, If the phone is working good, I wouldn't worry about it, if the phone is less than 30 days old I would get a square trade warranty for phone. If you are wanting the phone to have DOOGEE warranty, you would most likely need to return the phone to Supertrade4you.

You would have to open an ebay claim first.
[Android General] geheimke:
Hi,

Found this:

Newer rom version: DOOGEE_DAGGER_DG550_Android_4.4_20140815

http://pan.baidu.com/wap/share.....38;third=0

Changes?

Regards

Geheimke
[Android General] MRabbit:
In Chinese… :(
[Android General] geheimke:
Not sure Doogee is Chinese
[Android General] gixxergabi:
new official: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-eEVUUoOlT4bkZycWpONkQwOUk/edit?usp=sharing

(facebook/doogee)

works for me... :good:
[Android General] geheimke:
Hi thanks,

Are there improvements? bugfixes?

Regards

Geheimke
[Android General] gixxergabi:
previously version 4.4 i can't see changes, but 4.2 has a few changes...
[Android General] MRabbit:
How to flash? With recovery?
[Android General] gixxergabi:
not

spflashtool

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5rhvBPuiE78

Attention!

NEVER Format all+ download! (lost imei)

Before Backup Mtkdroidtools!
[Android General] karfire1982:
I have flashed firmware.. everything working well...
[Android General] geheimke:
Hi,

How to update recovery with CWM or TWRP?

I try uncletools and do reboot into recovery and i have the 3e recovery.

What do i wrong?

Regards

Geheimke
[Android General] Liborf:
TWRP and CWM problem

I have the same problem over Mobile Tools uncle TWRP or CWM install, but after reboot I only 3e recovery. I have the latest ROM from the site Doogee and root using Root Genius.
[Android General] Wurschtbrod:
Try another button combination. Vol up and Power leads to another recovery than Vol down and Power
[Android General] sopyster:
doogee dg 550 lewa

there is some Roma LEWA ???:o:o
[Android General] Liborf:
With the volume button down, starts only Chinese version recovery.
[Android General] geheimke:
Hi,

I confirm

volume up = chinees test screen

volume down = 3e recovery

Regards
[Android General] gemarc:
Volume up + power = custom recovery if instaled

Volume down + power = chines recovery
[Android General] Liborf:
Yes, that's how it is. Only there I still have recovery 3e and can not seem to install custom recovery. I want to try over SP flash tools, but do not know how to get the image file to your phone without scatter file.
[Android General] Liborf:
I have already figured it out, just use a scatter which was the rom. The loaded files in SP flash tools double click on the file path recovery and choose the new download and perform only recovery. Over Mobile uncle tools but it was not through SP flash tools I already have a custom recovery. It worked TWRP and CWM.
[Android General] camisaroja:
Forgive the question, but wanted to know if is possible to change the frequency bands for 3G, the 2100 to 1900 to use the phone in my country Venezuela with movilnet / operators movistar, thanks in advance !. Excuse my English.
[Android General] vampirefo:
No

sent from my kingSing T1 via taptalk
[Android General] camisaroja:
Ummmm what bad...:rolleyes:
[Android General] vampirefo:
You can't change from 2100 to 1900.

sent from my kingSing T1 via taptalk
[Android General] camisaroja:
That's problem of hardware limitation?
[Android General] vampirefo:
Yes, you need to buy phone with 1900.

sent from my kingSing T1 via taptalk
[Android General] camisaroja:
Bad bad …?
[Android General] abrigael:
Baseband 1900

I have the ETC file of ROM Voyager2 with 1900 WCDMA. Not anyone possibility of copy modem file in the Doogee550 and activate 3G?? :confused::confused:
[Android General] camisaroja:
It could be! I'll download and I'm setting it up for my phone to try and bind it to work, anyway, thank you very much for sharing the file. Then I will discuss the experience.
[Android General] dcoelho:
Sorry for my late and probably no more needed.

To solve the issue simply go to settings » date and time »unthick automatic timezone and reboot.

done!
[Android General] Nachtwind:
my 2ct

I bought that phone a week ago to replace my Huawei G615. The impression after one week is: "Brilliant". So far i havent touched the system, so its still on stock 4.2.9(!?) without root or any other similar modification.

The phone itself is surprrisingly fast compared to my late huawei and the Samsung S4 i bought (and return due to hardware defects) in between. I would even go as far as to say that the DG550 can be compared directly to that S4 in terms of usability and speed.

One major "problem" has the 4.2.9(!) software though. I have a WiFi at home with 4 APs and one at work with 11 APs. Switching APs does not work by default and to reconnect to the network when moving from one room to the other i had to manually witch off wifi and switch it on again. I could fully fix this by using this app:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.heleron.wifiroamingfix

and hope that 4.4 will have it fixed by default.

Something seems strange though. I have seen several reviews regarding the DG550 and have the feeling that mutliple hardware revisions are arround. Some reviews have shown a phone that could be bend by a few degrees, others have shown a phone which couldnt handle 4-pol Earplug connectors. Luckily mine has none of these problems and had a flip cover in the package as well... So maybe people have to try different vendors if they have problems with their phone? No idea.. but its a gut feeling i have here..
[Android General] binetp:
New type of SU.

I just rooted my DG550 with Root Genius. When done I have Kinguser instead of the usual SU. Is this safe?
[Android General] ImAFriendlyOrange:
I have rooted mine also with the same method as you did. This is actually also my question. Its working fine, but is it safe? I would prefer to use Superuser by chainfire but if this is fine it's no problem for me.
[Android General] binetp:
Just read on another forum that you can install Superuser from PlayStore then delete Kinguser. I'll try now and report back.

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Don't do it...causes wierdness...sluggish...lockup. Will reflash backup I made a few minutes ago.
[Android General] Mattthev:
MY DG500 is discharging faster then on 4.2.9. Anybody with same problem? And battery still show 25°C.

Will be CM11?