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[Device Reviews and Information] dvdza:
Hi there I just finished reading the whole 27 pages, and I would like to share my achieves so far with the phone :),

I'd rooted it on both versions, no big change on battery life, then deleted the back touch panel system data, and instaled "greenify" and now battery lasts a whole day (and a half sometimes) with wifi always on or data package on and music via headphones at least 4 hours, so im very happy with the results :).

---Also changed Governors with Nofrills to hotplug and deadline--

I Instaled Xposed framework, and its working great I already made a ton of mods, but Im not be able to change all the statusbar things like wifi icons or gsm icons, but other thinks like headsup or xuimod things are working like a charm :) (also knock unlock code, complete action, custom share and a big big etc)

I was able to get GPS working before and really quick (like 3 secs), with a 2-5 mts error, but I dont know why or how it isnt working anymore (not fix even after 30 mins) and I cant remember exactly what did I do xd... so if anyone can help me here I would be gratefull :) (I Live in Bolivia south america)

As far after trying several test devices (antutu, etc) I can tell this device doesnt have magneto sensor so compass apps will not work.

Dont know how or why but Titanium backup is working fine so busybox apps works half ok I guess because things like "LuckyPatcher" or Viper4android does not work at all, im not sure why is this happening, if anyone did get this two running please share it :D.

I fixed my Wifi (And improved battery life) by unchecking:

-Net notification

-Search always

-Passpoint

And leaving checked Wi-Fi optimization on advanced Wifi Confg.

Now Wifi works at more distance than before because when poor signal is reached it wont search a new one and stay atached to your routers signal.

Before I couldnt go beyond my living room (3 rooms between of the rounter) now I can go outside(like 5 rooms away) and stay connected, with poor signal but it works fine.

Im downloading Bassrocker's ROM right now I will test it and share the results with Xposed and Busybox Stuff.

Lets make this a great phone :). (excuse my poor english btw)
[Device Reviews and Information] H4M24:
you're absolutely right ,it has no compass as well probably none of all the other mentioned censors I'll check and update this post later .
[Device Reviews and Information] Davitos:
Wrong. Considering price and quality ratio, this phone is pretty decent. Moto G which costs almost the double might have better battery and wifi but the rest of the specs do not even reach half of the dg800.

Hi, how do you delete back touch? Try MT GPS EPO Fix, seems like it kinda improved mine, not sure though.
[Device Reviews and Information] MRasri:
where can i get this phone ? :(
[Device Reviews and Information] Brazu:
http://www.focalprice.com/MH1091W/D...Touch_Screen_960x540_Android_4.4_MTK6582.html
[Device Reviews and Information] voiceferous:
Wrong. You've obviously missed all of the negatives I've listed above. Good on the outside, turd on the inside.
[Device Reviews and Information] binetp:
But on the other hand...

I like my fone. I'm using bassRockers ROM from 14August on Needrom. I have fast sat fix with 3-5 meter accuracy...I use it reliably to navigate here in northern Germany. The sound is good, bluetooth pairs without problems, wifi is known but even with one bar pages load quickly. I'm happy with the performance.

WCDMA is reliable, H+ is steady, sometimes even have H+ in my office.

When I thnk of what I paid, I like the deal and my experiences with this phone. Any frustrations have quickly been turned into learning experiences.
[Device Reviews and Information] voiceferous:
I could buy the phone for 95$ delivered, but am thinking "Doogee" in Chinese probably translates to "Dodgy" :eek:
[Device Reviews and Information] JoshMcMadMac:
Then do not buy it and move along. You have not provided anything constructive here. The vast majority of your "issues" I have not had a problem with, and actually have the phone to experience it. The battery does quite well for such a small form factor, the GPS works just fine, the WiFi works just fine, the audio is fine and even better with a little work, it charges quickly, the touchscreen is fine, the camera is better than decent for a phone, and the software is KitKat 4.4.2. How much warranty and customer support is expected from a $100 phone that is not marketed outside of China? You sound like the type that is better suited to go buy a Nexus.
[Device Reviews and Information] binetp:
No...don't move along!!!

I am on my 7th chinafone. I have been happy, frustrated, angry, excited. ..sometimes all in one day. All mtk fones offer a chance to learn. A safer bet would be the Jiayu G2F. But the DG800 is a great fone. ..but not for everyone. I say dive in and over time learn how to help the noobs here.
[Device Reviews and Information] voiceferous:
On the contrary, I've contributed to a point where I've summarised the opinions and problems expressed by all members in this 27+ page thread for future interested individuals. And no, they're no not MY issues, rather they're yours, seening as you own the device and thus carry the brunt of its questionable quality... to say the least.

I am a 'noob' myself, with regards to Chinese phones. I was looking to 'dive' into the Chinese phones adventure, knowing not to expect something earth-shattering. I stopped at the DG800 before I read about the multitude of issues reported here. I see some of them have been resolved by the more savvy users, but am still not entirely sold on the DG800 phone or the Doogee brand for that matter. So thanks for sharing your opinion. It's nice to see some people happy with their phone.
[Device Reviews and Information] pawlo870:
Hello. What is the newest version of system?
[Device Reviews and Information] binetp:
Bass Rockers ROM

Not sure official version...hasn't been one in a couple months. I am using BassRockers remake of the official ROM from June which is available for download on Needrom.com. I have been using it for a couple weeks and am very happy with it. Battery life is better, everything runs smoothly. Don't be fooled by the 13mp when using camera...many users say it is 8mp...but it still takes great fotos. The ROM is already rooted with GAPPS.

Unfortunately the WIFI reception remains a problem. I chatted with BassRockers about this a few days ago and he says he thinks there may be a solution...he is working on an update. Strangely though is that when I only have one bar of reception the internet seems quick enough...pages load as quickly as when I have three or four bars.

In any case, I like the ROM.
[Device Reviews and Information] JoshMcMadMac:
Does the rear swipe still work on that ROM? Are there any outward improvements to it, like being able to theme, lock-screen widget, etc., or is it primarily under the hood improvements?
[Device Reviews and Information] binetp:
I removed the touch cover...seemed a gimmick and I accidently swiped often. But I put it on and it owrks fine with this ROM. Almost certain that most improvements are under the hood. You can read the changes at needrom. Like I said, after a couple weeks I like it a lot...best solution yet. I'm only waiting now for a wifi reception cure. I've tried all sorts of geometric tin foil antenna improvements with zero success.
[Device Reviews and Information] dehallusinate:
Fixing GPS

Hi All,

I'm using BassRockers ROM from Needrom, and it was good.

I'm a noob here, I don't know how to tweak anything.

Since I got this phone, GPS is not working, then I try some tips (MT GPS and Mobileuncle, GPS status, GPS status & fix), but it's not going better.

Then I try to remove the back cover (I used the non-back touch back cover), test the GPS with GPS status / GPS status fix, waiting for sometimes (maybe 2-3 minutes), the GPS WORKING. But, after I put the back cover again onto the phone, the GPS signals gone again, so I try to use the white back cover (the one with back touch panel) and GPS is working (when white back cover attached).

So, I think the GPS problem is the weak hardware signal and the bad material of back cover (non-back touch). From now on, I use the back touch back cover for this phone.

I hope it can help.

:)
[Device Reviews and Information] pawlo870:
I can instal custom recovery for 2014/05/07 version on 2014/06/19 version?

Sorry for bad english.
[Device Reviews and Information] JoshMcMadMac:
Yes. I rooted from 2014/06/19. :good:
[Device Reviews and Information] AlonOr:
Gps&WIFI

Hello,

I'm also using BassRockers ROM from Needrom, overall is a good firmware.

The problem with the GPS still exists, I think it's related to the antenna, compared to DG500c the antenna is split in two so they make a loop from one pin to the other while on the dg800 both pins are making contact from the start.

The wifi antenna looks bad also.

I think the only way is to hack the antenna.

BTW Sound trough earphones suck, i have to equalize to be able to hear a decent sound quality.
[Device Reviews and Information] VEG6:
NTFS and ExFAT external drives

How can I make the device to recognize NTFS flash drives (and HDDs). I'm with the official ROM, rooted with CWM. At this time when I attach NTFS drive it's not recognized - Paragon, StickMount and such apps not working (Paragon mount the drive but I'm not able to access it even with Root Explorer). If anybody can help...
[Device Reviews and Information] Davitos:
1) Fix OTG with app "USB Host Check" 2) place default "android.hardware.usb.host.xml" file in correct location

https://android.googlesource.com/pl...jb-dev/data/etc/android.hardware.usb.host.xml
[Device Reviews and Information] binetp:
I am using BassRockers and have made no other changes. I use this fone for all my navigation needs. it fixes within seconds...first cold fix took less than a minute. It is 3-5 meter exact, routing is almost as good as my garmin. I am using GPS Navigation...also known as Skobbler. I dloaded the map of Germany. But, I also get good results navigating with Google maps with 3g on...at least here in the Hamburg area.

If anyone ever finds an antenna hack for the WiFi I will personally introduce you to my good friend Brad Pitt...or ist it Paddy the Brit. I forget.
[Device Reviews and Information] VEG6:
Thanks, I fix it (the checks are green) but may be there is no native support for NTFS because I'm still not able to mount any drive. Only FAT32 drives can be mounted. "USB OTG Helper" app mount NTFS but I'm not able to access it any way. I'm still trying to get it work, I'll write here if there is any success...
[Device Reviews and Information] Solvek:
I have linked some my contacts from phonebook to a specific sim card.

Now when I call to those contacts phone still asks me to choose a sim card. Is it possible to use always linked sim but not show chooser?
[Device Reviews and Information] binetp:
I tried the same and got same results. Then I thought the "Always ask" settin in SIM management was overriding everything. So I set it to my second SIM with my test contact bound to the first SIM. A call attempt still brings up the choice screen. i believe a new dialer app in in my future!
[Device Reviews and Information] fefed:
hi all.

I'm thinking about buying this phone mostly for its price and size.

Supposing NOT to root it for the first time, what should I expect from its 4.4.2 onboard?
[Device Reviews and Information] Brazu:
Well fefed my wife has been using this phone for a month...withot root and she is pretty happy:

1. Great batttery life

2.the touch feature need getting used to it is not that rspknsive ...but oncr you get used to it no problem

3. GPS sge doen not use so I don't know if it has the issues some users have.
[Device Reviews and Information] mimislb:
Gps real fix dg800 valencia

Ok..., lets start! This is my way of fixing the real GPS:

First you must have root access to your smartphone. Thats really important! So... if you dont know how to root your phone...ask Google! There a thousands of tutorials how to root all kind of phones.

If you have root access to your smartphone you first have to download some important tools from the playstore:

Mobile Uncle Tools (to get access to the Engineer menu of an MTK chipset)

Root Explorer e.g. ES File Explorer File Manager

GPS Test (for your visual result)

After you have downloaded the tools follow these steps:

1.) Start your root Explorer and navigate to: /data/misc

Rename these files: mtkgps.dat and EPO.DAT (only if you got it!?)

E.g. I renamed them to: OLD_mtkgps.dat and OLD_EPO.DAT like you can see in my Screenshot:

2.) Then navigate to: /system/etc

Rename this file: gps.conf

E.g. I renamed it to OLD_gps.conf

3.) Now reboot your phone!

Now it´s time for the athletic part of the show!

4.) Leave your beloved home and walk to a good spot where you have real good view to the sky! Maybe a little hill or something like that.

5.) Start Mobile Uncle Tools and go to: Engineer Mode-->Engineer Mode (MTK)-->Location

Here you have two options: "Location Based Service" and "YGPS"

Important: If you have made some changes in the past like:

"Location Based Services"-->"AGPS"-->"Enable A-GPS" then go back there and disable A-GPS!!!

OK now its time to fix the real GPS!

6.) Go to YGPS!

7.) Now place your phone on a good spot and wait..., wait and wait!

Important: This can take more then a few minutes!!!

If you are lucky...you now got your real GPS Fix!

You can see it on filled green bars and your phone also display a message when the fix is done!

(BTW: The Jiayu G3T got the fix in less then a minute!)

8.) Now leave the Mobile Uncle Tools.

9.) Start the GPS-Test App. If you have done everything right you will see how fast your chinese smartphone now will get a real GPS signal without the help of A-GPS and EPO Data ****!

On my way home I tested it all the way! I switched off and on "GPS satellites" without "Wi-FI & mobile network location" in the settings menu... and believe me or not....I was really surprised how fast it is now. Bevor I did that fix I had to wait more then twenty or more seconds to got a GPS signal...but this was always with A-GPS and EPO help!

Now I got my real GPS fix in two seconds on the balcony without the help of EPO and A-GPS!

You see...more satellites and a little bit better accuracy and Google Maps works flawless!

Wohooooooooooooo!

Ok...I really must say...that a good Smartphone like a HTC, Samsung or Sony are much more faster in getting a good GPS Signal... but for a MTK based phone this is real fast now!

I hope that this will also work for your MTK device!??? If not it maybe depends on the bad built in GPS antenna of you device. But do not hesitate...give it a try!!!
[Device Reviews and Information] baklawa:
Never been able to locate any gps.conf file on my Doogee DG800...
[Device Reviews and Information] legendaryhero7:
When you say great battery life, do you mean when it's asleep, or screen time as well? I've noticed that my battery will drain about 1% every minute of screen time for mine. Maybe I have a bad battery?
[Device Reviews and Information] voiceferous:
No, it's just a sh**e phone.
[Device Reviews and Information] JoshMcMadMac:
You have a bad battery or some other issue!

:rolleyes:
[Device Reviews and Information] AlonOr:
No Gps.cong

I don't have a "misc" folder inside "\data" and I don't have a "gps.conf" file inside "/system/etc". Did you do all those steps you listed on a DG800???
[Device Reviews and Information] p1n7as:
Same issue over here!

I've also noticed that, when screen is on, battery drain is huge!

To improve battery duration, i've made a underclocking to 1196MHz, using SetCPU, and also a profile for screen off between 598-747 MHz.

Also have Greenify aplied in all my apps, and Battery Doctor to manage the cycles of charging battery.

Also have change to the original 1st ROM, because off the deep sleep issue.

By now i've notice some small changes in battery live...

I tottaly love this phone, but my only concerce is this small battery!
[Device Reviews and Information] tudy0701:
Hi guys! I have rooted my phone with baklawa's instructions and turned on back touch in setting, but I still don't have deep sleep mode. Did I missed something?
[Device Reviews and Information] voiceferous:
Only concern? It's enough to render to phone crap!
[Device Reviews and Information] p1n7as:
I totaly desagree with you.

I've bought this phone for 90€. In my country, to buy a phone like this one (in specs), it's about 300€.

I don't mind to charge the phone once a day! Also, a powerbank should solve this concern. As mather of fact, the powerbank totaly solve this problem! I've one of 2600mAh.
[Device Reviews and Information] Davitos:
Do a antutu battery test and compare the score with mine. (375)

If other people also do this test and post it that would be nice to see the expected duration of the battery.

---------- Post added at 05:03 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:58 PM ----------

Okay mate you voiced your disapproval of a phone you don't own and based your arguments on posts in this problem solving thread. Your input is worthless and I suggest you now f*ck off and find another place to bother people.
[Device Reviews and Information] JoshMcMadMac:
Most people in this thread are of the same opinion as you. That guy just feels the need to troll here for some reason, even though he has no interest in actually owning this phone. :rolleyes:
[Device Reviews and Information] voiceferous:
Whoopsy... touched a nerve there, did we? I don't mean to patronise you, but this really is a s***ty phone and people shouldn't make the same mistake you did.

Yes, "Great phone", sans the battery, the WIFI, the GPS, the touchscreen and the god knows what else. Aside from that, a SUPERB 'phone' indeed.

But if this really is your "fix-my-sh**ty-phone" thread you're correct in asserting my place isn't here so my 'contribution' ends here.

For those of you wondering on whether to buy this - STAY AWAY FROM THIS PIECE OF GARBAGE - or you'll end up here looking for a "fix".
[Device Reviews and Information] watermeloon:
I agree that the phone is not a very godly or perfect phone in any way. There are lots of strange issues and bloatware included with the DG800.

But for me, I am satisfied with what I got for the price of about $100, because I basically use my phone for only calls and music, sometimes random spontaneous game apps, but not very much.

I would NOT recommend this phone for daily usage (and data+gps usage) for people in a position unable to charge their phone everyday (because this phone really does seem to lose 1% per minute of screen on (for me at least)). For those people, I'm very sure they would be much more satisfied if they invest a little more for a better (and more well-known) phone.

The Doogee DG800's battery is not very comparable to other smartphones in terms of reliability. Please think twice before your purchase if you plan to use this phone daily.
[Device Reviews and Information] JoshMcMadMac:
Here is hoping you are one to keep your word. Good riddance. :good:
[Device Reviews and Information] legendaryhero7:
Wow! I think you may have lucked out on an awesome battery (seeing as the other fellow has the same 1%/minute issue). My Antutu Tester battery score(I picked the second to last one) is 2598.
[Device Reviews and Information] Davitos:
Seems like the app has changed since the last time I used it. Thanks for posting your score, I'll post my new score today.
[Device Reviews and Information] loaded2107:
http://www.doogee.cc/servicexiazai_detail/newsId=80.html

New firmware on doogee site
[Device Reviews and Information] abdulllllllllllllllllllll:
New firmware on doogee site[/QUOTE]

Hey!

Why isn't that update available via WLAN-Update and how can i install it via sd card... when i copy the tar.gz. file on my sd card i don't see it in recovery mode...
[Device Reviews and Information] nyirog:
Is here anybody who installed the new firware? What's changed? Is there somewhere any description about the changes? What is the experince with new FW?
[Device Reviews and Information] loaded2107:
Root as before with modified recovery and SuperSU zip.

Then reroot using root genius (installs KingUser Root app) for full root allows Busybox to install correctly and Viper4Android working. Have not tried Titanium Backup.
[Device Reviews and Information] dvdza:
Oh great new update :), how's the battery problem? :S I hope a little better :) Im excited to read the coments soon since I dont have too much time to re-install re-root the phone this week :/.
[Device Reviews and Information] binetp:
Good battery news

First of all don't jump for joy yet...I flashed the new firmware yesterday morning, then fully charged battery. It is now 36 hours later and battery is at 86%. Now wait...I have not been using it too much...few emails, websites loaded. I am playing with my DG550. In any case, with minimal use before yesterday I could almost watch it drop. What I'm hoping not to see is a sudden drop to zero from 50% or so. Fingers crossed!
[Device Reviews and Information] lorvix:
really ?

really official ROM version ? can't find any info on doogee site of this new rom-version ? :confused:
[Device Reviews and Information] binetp:
Yes...from Doogee downloaded...here is the name of the file

DOOGEE-VALENCIA-DG800-Android4.4-2014_08_15_release.tar.gz

It is 423mb large. Let me see if I can retrace my steps and post a link...gimme a few minutes

OK...back again...here is the link:

http://www.doogee.cc/servicexiazai_detail/newsId=80.html

Build date is August 15...official release.

By the way, I made a mistake...just checked again and after 38 hours I still have 88% battery. Fingers crossed.
[Device Reviews and Information] thekaiser91:
I just download that, but when I start the phone in CWM I can't see that file... Do I get some other steps before to install it?
[Device Reviews and Information] binetp:
You can't CWM it...you need to use SP Flashtool. I used version 5.0. Unzip it til you have a folder with usual files and you see the scatter file.

It has been 49 hours now. When I woke up this morning it was at 87%...which means it used 1% overnight. It seems it is now achieving deep sleep. This is by no means a reliable test...all I did was flash, charge, and observe. It is connected to WIFI but no SIM in it. This morning I watched a lot of ESPN vids, basically tried to make it really work. It is now at 76%. Much better than before. I have turned on BT and GPS...more later. Unfortunately no improvement in WIFI reception...this seems to be hardware related.
[Device Reviews and Information] thekaiser91:
I did it! Thanks mate!
[Device Reviews and Information] binetp:
Great!!! I was about to write chapter one! It'd be great if you could confirm improved battery life...especially deep sleep mode. I made no adjustments to the system after flash. I logged into google and WIFI. Of course it loses power during intensive vids and gaming. But for most users who surf from time to time, make phone calls, text etc., the true test is in deep sleep power save.

I'm still at 75% and it's been almost 2 days!
[Device Reviews and Information] thekaiser91:
I got it from less than 1hour, I found only one bug, when you set on auto-light it's too poor, against that it seems to work better but I need even few days to get a response about real battery life and other things
[Device Reviews and Information] mimi77:
change new firmwarefile into CWM file?

is it possible to create a new zip for update with Sd-card and CWM?
[Device Reviews and Information] binetp:
That's way beyond my capabilities...no idea.
[Device Reviews and Information] lorvix:
just installed

i installed new fw, but seems it's still battery drain problem no use at all and 10% power lost on 3 hours... :( so i can recommend kitkat next from bass rockers...