yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Device Reviews and Information] chalimoja:
I have tried all the 4.4 ROMs i could find and didnt see any advantages over 4.2. Plus some app wont work well because of how kitkat handles Storage and you also can switch between internal memory and SD so installing many games might be an issue. 4.4 also didnt feel any smoother to me than 4.2. Camera quality is more or less the same. Sound is the same.

I reverted back to 4.2 BORX ROM GOLD V3 which I personally think is currently the best ROM for the G4S. Super smooth, no malware, small size and very good sound! my only grip with it is that videos are recorded in .3gp not .mp4 format.

For now I would hold my horses and wait for new versions to come out.
[Device Reviews and Information] mite_jan:
if you are trying to find cosmetic changes in 4.4 then you wont find much

changes are made into the system

just google whats new in kitkat and whole list will pop out
[Device Reviews and Information] mite_jan:
in boot.img there are 2 files fstab.fat.nand and fstab.nand

maybe from there
[Device Reviews and Information] bocabits:
Hello,

I am an owner of this phone and I am very pleased with it. It has been a huge improvement from my Galaxy I. However for the last week I am strugling with the GPS problem. I have the official jiayu.es Android 4.2.2 and none of the solutions I've found seems to fix the problem.

The engineering mode is slightly different in this version and I cannot see if the EPO download is correct. Sometimes, I get 6/7 satellites and a good location, but then, for example with Runkeeper, it loses signal and it is not able to recover it.

I have dowload lots of GPS apps but all of them fail.

I can try any software based solution, but if it can only be solved with hardware I'd think about getting rid of the phone, which would be very dissapointing.

Thanks!
[Device Reviews and Information] Ouzo:
Thanks for adding your experiences.

GPS can be very frustrating. I've tried editing GPS.conf and agps_profiles in various ways to make sure it has the correct me info, though I've read differing opinions on what should be in there. A while ago in this thread I posted a link to a page with an explanation of different entries. You can try editing different options, rebooting and see how you get on. I've also added epo_conf from the jiayu.es app. My lock times still vary widely and performance in GPS apps varies greatly.

I have reasonable results in Endomndo Pro, but not perfect. Are you running in an area with a lot of buildings? Also, I cycle so perhaps that makes a difference?

If I ever find a definitive tweak or fix for the GPS I will update the opening post.

When you get a lock, what kind of signal strength do you get. Here's a screenshot from GPSTest app with my phone outdoors....
[Device Reviews and Information] bocabits:
The Runkeeper test have been in the downtown and just walking. I use to run in a park but I have not made that test yet.

I'll look for your post in the thread and try your suggestions.

Thanks for your help.
[Device Reviews and Information] Ouzo:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2481355

Sorry, I can't find the post I was thinking of. Perhaps I was dreaming.

Anyway, here's what I was talking about (at the top of this post - my phone won't let me insert it down here. Sigh.)

Check out the link within that thread on rootzwiki.
[Device Reviews and Information] Aeneas1998:
Battery stats

Does anyone know how to prevent the phone from reseting the battery stats after every boot?
[Device Reviews and Information] Ouzo:
Apparently the new KitKat ROM doesn't have this problem.

I don't know how to stop the Jelly Bean ROMs from doing it. The information will be somewhere here on XDA because other phones had the same problems and the devs fixed it (Qualcomm phones).
[Device Reviews and Information] bocabits:
I've switched to a minimalisitic gps.conf file

NTP_SERVER=es.pool.ntp.org

XTRA_SERVER_1=http://xtra1.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
XTRA_SERVER_2=http://xtra2.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin
XTRA_SERVER_3=http://xtra3.gpsonextra.net/xtra.bin

SUPL_HOST=supl.google.com
SUPL_PORT=7275
SUPL_TLS_HOST=supl.google.com
SUPL_TLS_CERT=/etc/SuplRootCert

PHONE_TYPE=UMTS

and after doing all the engineer mode things, it takes about 20'' to find the location, which is a huge improvement. However, Runkeeper struggles following my way.

So thanks for the tips, I'll keep this configuration.

There is also another annoying bug. The phone doesn't show the id of the incoming calls if the contact has the long format number (+34xxxxxxxxx in my case). I suppose this can be fixed in the next android release.
[Device Reviews and Information] mite_jan:
pretty awesome kitkat rom ported from lenovo s939 with air gestures :)

maybe less buggy than official :)

http://www.needrom.com/mobile/g4saosp-4-4-2-tf/

[YOUTUBE]FC2sfK8LJME[/YOUTUBE]
[Device Reviews and Information] ykassana:
Yep. I've tried it. I've all of the ROMs on that page, Official KITKAT is awful. This is THE ROM. Very stable and finally a decent ROM for the phone. Going to be my perm for a while. now.
[Device Reviews and Information] longo213:
Oh, really?

Just kidding :) :highfive:
[Device Reviews and Information] mite_jan:
this is true if there was a non buggy stable kitkat which would be the next release of the Jiayu team :)

but now this is not the case :)

rarely i see good ports :)
[Device Reviews and Information] chalimoja:
That might be true for other phones but the stock ROMs for the Jiayu G4s have been really really bad!! Worst stock ROMs for any phone that i have EVER bought period! And i have owned many androids including the Jiayu G3 and G4.

The ports that I have used have actually been the best like the 4.2 THL 100s port by BROX V3.0
[Device Reviews and Information] mite_jan:
for me the latest 4.2 06/09 is rock stable

didnt find any bugs

but this kitkat is tempting made from couple of guys (borx is in the team) and tested 2 weeks before releasing it

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ram usage on fresh boot ? :)
[Device Reviews and Information] chalimoja:
Wow BROX is on the team!! Really love his ports. Am downloading as we speak! Will give my feedback soon. Hopefully its as good as they say.
[Device Reviews and Information] mite_jan:
If you want jellybean the same team has a great rom too

You can find it on htcmania
[Device Reviews and Information] Ouzo:
That's the caller ID bug that I mentioned in the opening post. There's a link there that explains the problem. It affects many Chinese devices.

I use a workaround. Basically enter numbers in your contacts twice, once in national format, once with the international dialing code. When you send someone an SMS make sure you send it to the number with the international prefix otherwise their reply will be put in a different thread in messaging app.

Jiayu are unlikely to fix this bug because it probably isn't an issue in their home territory. I doubt they even now about it sadly. iOcean have fixed it on the X7S....
[Device Reviews and Information] Doman:
I'm testing AOSP 4.4.2 TF ROM. So far I have quite a big issue with camera. It records only 640x480 movies in 3gp format! Anyone knows how to get:

- full resolution,

- mp4 format,

- stock camera app?

I'll check the GPS during the day.
[Device Reviews and Information] but-888-:
Can you point me a link please. I am goint to try borx v3 over the weekend so another rom for testing would be awesome

Thanks
[Device Reviews and Information] mite_jan:
if you try it share your experience with bravia engine

http://www.htcmania.com/showthread.php?t=841266

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i think that would be fixed quickly by them

use another camera app for now
[Device Reviews and Information] Doman:
Other camera apps do not fix 480p video res. There must be something wrong with the drivers.
[Device Reviews and Information] mite_jan:
i plan to use it by the end of the day :)

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[Device Reviews and Information] Doman:
What? How? :) 3G in use? Sync on? Describe what has been done on the phone over those 5 days. I'm happy to have 1 full day, but I'm quite a heavy user I think :)
[Device Reviews and Information] mite_jan:
No 3g, 1 sim

Mostly usage on wifi maybe 1h listening music on viral via wifi
[Device Reviews and Information] eamelas:
Is there a possibility to change the grids and columns to the stock launcher with an editor?

I want in the desktop to use 5x4 and to the drawer 7x4.

By the way the best VFM mobile phone for its money and characteristics.

I used the 4.4.2 AOSP T.F. ROM but I have some issues with skype and viber, they don't running. Has anyone the same issue as me?
[Device Reviews and Information] sparky boi:
Damn that's good..I'm lucky to get a day with 4.2.2.

Sent from my JY-G4S
[Device Reviews and Information] mite_jan:
install greenify

you may be suprised what is wakening the phone

almost all the go locker themes i had were wakening it

and disable apps you dont need at startup

also i have couple of build.prop lines that may or may not improve battery life
[Device Reviews and Information] sparky boi:
Have greenify and have most apps hiberated,this has helped a fair bit..

If they battery is that good I'll really consider getting kitkat.

Sent from my JY-G4S
[Device Reviews and Information] mite_jan:
no this stats are under jellybean 0609 deodexed :)

but i believe kitkat will be the same
[Device Reviews and Information] sparky boi:
Oh ri,my bad:p sorry rushed through the thread and assumed it was KitKat:p

That is very good battery stats tho

Sent from my JY-G4S
[Device Reviews and Information] but-888-:
Mite Jan stats are single sim and no 3g on, this is improving battery on every phone like hell. But still for sure great stats
[Device Reviews and Information] mite_jan:
I had like more interesting scenario with 4 days and 50÷left but the last 50 i used it quickly
[Device Reviews and Information] gigiunu:
where can i find the stock wallpaper from Jiayu G4s or Jiayu S2, showed on post 399?

i tried to extract from a ROM, but i did'nt find it where it is in the archive...

thanks!
[Device Reviews and Information] Ouzo:
http://www.droidiser.com/2013/08/android-wallpaper-location-how-to-extract.html

See link in subject line above.
[Device Reviews and Information] but-888-:
So the teamforce rom seems to be Not aosp or Not fully deodexed, after xposed install it lags like hell and reboots randomly, so moved on to borx v3, so far quite Happy, super snappy and beside an issue with.the custom Font no bugs so fqr
[Device Reviews and Information] mite_jan:
teamforce kitkat or teamforce jellybean ?
[Device Reviews and Information] lycanwrath:
Hello,

I have an issue with my IMEI, each time I flash a new firmware by going through the usual procedures (factory reset,...)

I always have to replace the IMEI manually on the file system, the big problem with KitKat is that I can no longer replace the file there (some kind of kitkat security)

Does anyone have a solution for my IMEI to be saved always so that I do not run into this issue?

PS: Using mobileunlock tools or Jiayu.es app to restore the IMEI backup always fails for me, only option I have is to replace it manually on the file system.
[Device Reviews and Information] mite_jan:
Translate it

http://androidbasico.blogspot.com.es/2013/11/como-cambiar-poner-el-imei-en-un.html?m=1
[Device Reviews and Information] lycanwrath:
[MENTION=4230033]mite_jan[/MENTION], thanks but I have already tried this method, it gives me an error saying that this command cannot be run by user, and then when I check the IMEI is not applied.
[Device Reviews and Information] but-888-:
[MENTION=4230033]mite_jan[/MENTION] team force jelly bean, i am not testing kitkat roms, running already a moto g with stock kitkat and i HATE it lol
[Device Reviews and Information] mite_jan:
such a shame that was good rom but xposed is a must for me too :)

samsung s5 looking rom (android 4.2)

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download

http://pan.baidu.com/s/1sjPR6MT

password : ptew
[Device Reviews and Information] Ouzo:
Did you make a backup on your PC using MTK Droid tools? Of so you can use that to restore NVRAM.
[Device Reviews and Information] lycanwrath:
No I only used mobileuncle and Jiayu.es for backing up my IMEI.

Is there no other way I can make it so that my IMEI stays with each firmware flash?
[Device Reviews and Information] Ouzo:
I honestly don't know. I'm still learning. The flashing process for this device (and other MTK devices) is new to me. In the past I've flashed official ROMs in a completely different way.

Try searching gizbeat forn more information in case the answer is there. They have a load of videos on YouTube too.
[Device Reviews and Information] but-888-:
Borx gold rom bugfree so far and super smooth, one little durn down so far, app: foldermount does not work any hints or app suggestions for linking internal app data to external sd card, thanks a ton
[Device Reviews and Information] Doman:
swap internal with sd maybe ;) why do you need linking anyway? do you have 4gb version?
[Device Reviews and Information] juan186:
How is the gps?
[Device Reviews and Information] but-888-:
Quite a lot big games on the phone 16gb version. But with the games space is to tight.

Any walktrough for the swapping available?

Gps inside behind the window and Outside partly cloudy
[Device Reviews and Information] Doman:
Simply edit a file /system/etc/vold.fstab (root rights required):

dev_mount sdcard /storage/sdcard1 .............

dev_mount sdcard2 /storage/sdcard0 ............

The first line will cause to mount sdcard (Internal Memory) as a sdcard1, and the second one (real SD Card) as a sdcard0. But the method is not suitable for KitKat.
[Device Reviews and Information] chalimoja:
am afraid this method doesn't work for kitkat the vold file is not in that location in kitkat. i think to switch storage you'll have to edit the kernel (boot.img) for the kitkat rom. its a really long and complicated process so i just went back to the jellybean rom by brox v3 which has been super so far.
[Device Reviews and Information] but-888-:
dev_mount sdcard /storage/sdcard1 emmc@fat /devices/platform/goldfish_mmc.0 /devices/platform/mtk-msdc.0/mmc_host

dev_mount sdcard2 /storage/sdcard0 auto /devices/platform/goldfish_mmc.1 /devices/platform/mtk-msdc.1/mmc_host

This way?

Thanks
[Device Reviews and Information] Doman:
Yes, it's good. The only thing you have to actualy change in the whole file is sdcard0 and sdcard1 words. Reboot and your memories should be swapped. Just be awared, that some of your apps may go crazy after the swap, depending what you have installed and where (Internal Memory or SD Card memory).
[Device Reviews and Information] but-888-:
Yeah can Image, will copy all files related to apps onto the sdcard first

Thanks for your help, much appreciated

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@Doman one last question, my external sd is a 64gb fat32 formatted, will this properly work or do i need to reformat?
[Device Reviews and Information] Doman:
It should I think, it's just a different mounting point. But make a copy just in case ;) I've done it with 32GB FAT32 card without any problems.
[Device Reviews and Information] srkonus:
Hi,

i tested the TeamForce Kitkat ROM but have the problem that i can not restore Apps and Settings with Titanium Backup. It is discuss in the Needrom threat of the ROM.

Did you use Titanium to restore apps? For now i use this one: http://www.needrom.com/mobile/20140704-kitkat/

No sd card but i can life with that for now.
[Device Reviews and Information] joeymuk:
I'm not a fan of the kitkat roms I've tried, they really eat up the ram including the team one.

Can someone running 4.2.2 please upload the fixed Mms.apk? I dare not play around with anything I don't understand. I've been going through a lot of things today and I actually bricked my phone twice (not exactly my fault with either) first time I simply went back to the default factory mode and it wouldn't start up after.

Also lost my IMEI, god that was hellish to repair.

I'd appreciate if someone could provide the fixed Mms.apk :)
[Device Reviews and Information] mite_jan:
try with this tool SN_Write_tool_exe_v2.1320.00
[Device Reviews and Information] Doman:
Fixed? What is there to be fixed?

I don't use any restore apps. I prefer clean installations every time :)
[Device Reviews and Information] Ouzo:
Yuck, I couldn't bear to lose game progress, Bluetooth pairings and all that sort of stuff every time I flashed a ROM. Even using TB I find it a frustrating process, eespecially as I don't like to use Google's servers for my contacts/appointments etc.

I think the request for the fixed MMS apk relates to the infuriating caller ID bug that affects users in certain parts of the world. See life link in opening post for explanation and info on how to fix it. The fix is only applicable to a deodexed ROM, not stock as far as i can see.
[Device Reviews and Information] srkonus:
Mmhh,

and what is with App-data that is not backuped? How to restore these?
[Device Reviews and Information] but-888-:
So i swapped the internal storage with external sd, everythint working as expected thanks doman, now borx v3 is the rom to have in my opinion cheers
[Device Reviews and Information] Turbodanc:
Good writeup
[Device Reviews and Information] mite_jan:
Second official release of kitkat, should be stable

Do not flash if you have LG 5 touch screen , looks like the folks with AUO screen are in luck

also if you flash this firmware there is no going back to 4.2 becouse the touchscreen driver is newer and cant revert

http://translate.googleusercontent....211479&usg=ALkJrhhinJuPheC7EihpnNi7gOCCL-DgLQ

Mirror

https://translate.googleusercontent...4XTZUD&usg=ALkJrhiIwSowt8gQSWKBNCL3Su0Y-tYhzQ
[Device Reviews and Information] w203:
How to tell if the screen is LG? ( i don't have my phone yet but wondering ....
[Device Reviews and Information] lycanwrath:
I tried this tool but, I do not have the DB files for the G4S as it should be for MTK6592 imo, would be glad if someone could provide me that file :)

EDIT:

I found this link (http://www.pcprice.biz/?p=12) and it appears to be a more recent version of the Tool with explanations for MT6592, I will try this and revert back :)

EDIT2:

Mission Success :)

I was able to write the IMEI back to the nvflash
[Device Reviews and Information] mite_jan:
through engineering mode at the end (extra)

or usually if it 5 point screen it is LG
[Device Reviews and Information] Sup3Roque:
I'm reading and reading about the ROM's.. and I'm really confuse what ROM should I use...

I have the 4.2.2 20140609 version but... GPS just sucks, no navigation possible... and restart without no reason...

I'm thinking about TF ROM 4.4... can you help me?
[Device Reviews and Information] Doman:
GPS is not any better :) I've checked a few ROMs and they all the same regarding GPS, although ppl claim about some improvements.

GPS is not great, but with a few tricks (AGPS update, EPO, the hardcore one is external wire antenna) it can be used for ocasional navigation, yet you have to be prepared for a road recalculation or a lost of signal ;)
[Device Reviews and Information] Ouzo:
Earlier in this thread someone had a problem with random reboots. They solved it with a full factory reset. If you try it, don't install any apps or use a micro SD card to begin with, then gradually reintroduce your normal apps and an SD card and see what happens. The stock ROM should not suffer random reboots.

With regard to GPS, you should be able to get a lock fairly quickly after the first start. Mine regularly gets a lock after ten seconds. Some G4S' seem to have a weaker signal than others. Download GPS Test from the Play store and compare your signal strength to some of the screenshots i posted earlier in this thread.

GPS accuracy is the main issue for most of us. Is this your biggest issue with GPS? As Domain says, there doesn't seem to be a software based fix yet.
[Device Reviews and Information] joeymuk:
Yes, I had hoped someone with the amended Mms.apk would be willing to share it.

I assume I wouldn't be the only one who'd have benefited, as I have seen (posts) quite a few people unsure or nervous about making such changes. Interestingly I installed the Borx Rom Gold (mainly due to the recommendation here).

For anyone who suffers from losing their IMIE, I suggest searching for a tool by the author of the mobileuncle app. It's in Chinese but very straight forward, it creates a backup (IMIE.bak) and you can use the mobileuncle app to restore it. I had tried plenty of ways without success, which I should point out that those interested in the Borx Rom.. Please be aware that I received a NVRAM error which caused me issues with my signal, I also currently experience some issues with 3G (it seems somewhat slower).

Lastly, I can't be the only one who hasn't experienced much concern with the GPS? Mine is actually pretty accurate, I've used it to walk from a to z without issues on two occasions (since switching to the Borx Rom). I haven't tried any of the suggested fixes, although I might look into that to see if it can be improved at all.
[Device Reviews and Information] but-888-:
Running borx and gps sucks as usual. Navigation is possible but not if changing roads Quickly, it just loose the Position and needs quite time to get it back
[Device Reviews and Information] Ouzo:
If you like, you could follow the instructions in the thread I linked to in the OP, mod the files yourself and post the result here for those using a deodexed ROM to try ;) Seriously though, I never attempted a fix because I'm on a stock ROM that is not deodexed so it's not applicable. A lot of people don't seem to notice the problem (or care?). Personally it drove me made until I added a second number to all my contacts.

Some people have more of a problem with GPS than others. I think it's possible that some people have a weak connection between the antenna and the main board which leads to a weaker signal. Mine is OK on the signal front, but accuracy when on the move can be an issue, especially using a sat nav app like co-pilot which, at times, thinks I'm on a street adjacent to where I actually am. Sadly this can happens in the countryside too where there are very few buildings.

RE IMEI. Backup everything with MTK Droid Tools before modding anything on the phone so that you can restore every part of the phone at will. Think I said that in the OP.....or not. I know I've mentioned it somewhere in this thread. I've added the suggestion to the OP now.
[Device Reviews and Information] AViorel:
Whell, i am a dummber :( i'v installed that version ( i jave a 10 point touch screen don't know if it is LG ) and now the touch screen works well only with that version of rom ( 4.4.2 v2.0 ) , if i revert to 4.2.2 the touch screen works but it is offset from middle of the phone thru down and the 3 buttons from the bottom of the touchscreen are functioning but only if i press just a little bit up on the screen ( a little higher than the normal position) and their lights are off :(
[Device Reviews and Information] Ouzo:
That really sucks, sorry to hear that. Thanks for warning us. Jiayu are going to have an awful problem on their hands if they handle firmware updates in this way. What a mess. Amateur hour strikes....
[Device Reviews and Information] AViorel:
If anyone has this type of phone ( JY-G4S 2 RAM/16 Gb ROM and 10 points touch screen ) and has an older firmware of the touch screen please help me :rolleyes:
[Device Reviews and Information] Ouzo:
If the official older 4.2.2 firmware available on NeedROM doesn't revert to the old drivers, I'm not sure how to help. Did you revert to 4.2 using spflashtools to flash?
[Device Reviews and Information] srkonus:
I am looking for the original 4.2.2 firmware that is flashable trough recovery. Has anybody a link where i can download it?

I am angry to use flashtool - with my old Samsung i used Odin several times :o

Or i will try Boxrom (Borxrom?),but with that i have problems with the font and i can not change it with ROMToolbox - tried it more than 8 times.

Kind regards

Srkonus