yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Device Reviews and Information] Ouzo:
Ah, I see. I bought my partner a Nubia Z7 Max. She loves it. More expensive than the S3 though :(

My poor Jiayu gets subjected to year round cycling in a zip up case attached to my handlebars. It has covered about 4,000 miles with me so far, rattling around on my handlebars. I think i heard it whimper that it wanted to be returned to China the other day ;)
[Device Reviews and Information] stu1690:
I have lollipop on my Nexus 4 and it was crap to start with buy since the last update it has been fine.
[Device Reviews and Information] danb1974:
More fiddling around with the headphone output.

So, to summarize, when I plug in (decent) headphones, at first there is a series of "drums". Sound is really really wrong. Not only bad, but wrong (like, stereo image highly unnatural).

Just got hold onto a audio splitter cable, the "4 stripes phone connector" to green phones + pink mic separate standard connectors. This is when it got really interesting.

Until i plug something even for a short time into the pink mic connector, phone does not detect headphones. The drumming sound is present in the mic connector.

After I do that, I can plug the phones into the green connector and surprise, sound is almost right this time. Channels may be reversed and sound is noticeable on the dark side (so to speak) but it does no longer sound wrong.

I suppose they messed up big time on the connector and possible mic/headphone detection.

I'll fiddle some more, try a resistor or a short instead of the mic, to get the phones detected. Even get some 4-stripes 3.5mm connector and make a custom cable. But there is hope now.

(For serious listening, I got an usb dac and an usb audio player app, the setup rocks but the cabling is a little heavy)
[Device Reviews and Information] Ouzo:
Sorry to hear your headphone port isn't working properly. I had an Acer a few years ago and that had a fault with the headphone port right or of the box too.

I'm glad to hear that the USB amp works well though.

Have you tried stereo Bluetooth? I have a Sony MW600 and it sounds OK. Bluetooth preforms just as poorly as the headphone jack but it's bearable, especially as the headset adds a bit of base to make the sound a bit more punchy.
[Device Reviews and Information] danb1974:
I want to keep things as simple as possible while using the phone as media player together with decent (wired) headphones I already have. I know there are bluetooth to line out receivers but I doubt they will drive the headphones. And they require power.

With usb dac the main annoyance is I cannot control the usb audio player while screen is off. The secondary annoyance is the cabling, some of which will be simplified.

If nothing else I may consider getting a dedicated quality mp3 player (fiio x1).
[Device Reviews and Information] Ouzo:
With something like the MW600 you can use your own headphones (it's a stereo Bluetooth hands free), though obviously it's not going to drive a large set of cans. In ear headphones are fine (again, bearing in mind the mediocre quality of stereo Bluetooth). One benefit is that the phone isn't connected to anything which makes using it and listening to music much easier.
[Device Reviews and Information] stu1690:
My G4S has developed a problem with the earpiece. It has started to crackle during phonecalls.

This has happened plenty of times before with previous phones and is because I work as a fabricator and tiny metal shavings get stuck to the magnetic earpiece and speaker.

I usually replace them myself but I am struggling to source one for the G4S. I know my G4S is still under warranty but I cannot be arsed with the hassle of sending it overseas and waiting weeks to get it back.

Can anyone help me find the correct part?
[Device Reviews and Information] indiffereddie:
Does any of you use Nokia HERE Maps Beta? I am unable to move maps to my 32gb microSD for some reason. I have Internal Memory of 3,94gb and Phone storage of 9,45gb. Maybe I should merge those two somehow?
[Device Reviews and Information] Ouzo:
Is this any good?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Earpiece-Speaker-Receiver-For-Jiayu-G4-G4T-Cell-phone-/201242420207

EDIT Sorry, I just realised the seller does not ship to the UK. Not sure where you need it.
[Device Reviews and Information] indiffereddie:
Still don't know how to swap external and internal SD on KitKat... help, anyone?
[Device Reviews and Information] Ouzo:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2346389

I have brain fade. I'm pretty sure it's mentioned earlier in this thread. It's not specific to the Jiayu either, you just need to be rooted and change the mount path. Search XDA in general. If my brain wakes up I'll post a link. Sorry, I've only done it once....

EDIT see link in title of this post or more info. Tread carefully :)
[Device Reviews and Information] indiffereddie:
Thanks, I've been searching on the internet and xda for hours, but I couldn't find the solution. There is only a temporary solution with external2internal app, but once you reboot the device, everything goes back to the previous status :(
[Device Reviews and Information] Ouzo:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2346389

Searching XDA can be very frustrating indeed. See my link in post above.
[Device Reviews and Information] indiffereddie:
Thanks, but there's no link in your post :D
[Device Reviews and Information] Ouzo:
It's in the subject line. Sorry, my phone won't let me post links in the main body of the message for some reason.
[Device Reviews and Information] Ouzo:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2346389

I'm on my tablet now so I can finally post the link properly. If that thread doesn't have what you need in full, it should at least have enough info to help you search for a better explanation.
[Device Reviews and Information] indiffereddie:
Oh, thanks. It can be seen from the browser, not from tapatalk, that's why I couldn't see the link.

Yeah, I've read this already, but it's an old thread and it doesn't work on KitKat because there's no void.fstab file in system/etc/ on KitKat roms :(
[Device Reviews and Information] Ouzo:
Poop, sorry, I'm still on Jelly Bean. There'll be a page on here somewhere.
[Device Reviews and Information] leomaru1130:
[G4S/L(1+4)] How to Root & CWM/TWRP

Hello Everyone,

I`m a user of JIAYU G4S/L(1+4).

The Complication is "G4SL-20140422-120615" (default version when I got it).

I would like to get root and make a backup image with CWM or TWRP for burn to another rom from needrom.com .

Then I have some questions. Plz give me sm advices.

or plz introduce me some good tutorial for this model G4S/L in ENGLISH.

my questions are below....

Q1.

How to get root with this model G4S/L(1+4)?

I tried to get root with sm toolz, so now it seems to be rooted on the screen. (I checked it with an application with my G4S/L.)​

But sth wrong. The MK Droid Tool cannot recognized that it is ROOTed. ( the color of Icon is still YELLOW )​

and [ROOT] button is refused to get it by sth.​

So now I think it is not real rooted and I can`t get the backup.​

Q2.

Should I get suitable ROM from internet for my model, exactly G4S/L?

Can I burn the rom for G4S(2+8) (not for G4S/L(1+4) ) after rooted?​

or should I get the ROM for G4S/L(1+4)?​

Q3.

How to install any custom recovery tool (CWM/TWRP) ?

I cannot go to the bootloader of this one.​

I`ve read an article on web about mtk6592 series doesn`t has Bootloader.​

Additionally I cannot go to the recovery mode, either.​

So I failed to install any tools.​

Plz help me to enjoy with this smartphone!!

thanks,
[Device Reviews and Information] Ouzo:
If you have the April ROM, do you have Jelly Bean? If so, look under settings/security and you should see a superuser switch. If so, you already had root without doing anything.
[Device Reviews and Information] srkonus:
Is there a Miui ROM for the G4S? The ROMs which are available on needromm seem to be not continued.

Kind regards

srkonus
[Device Reviews and Information] leomaru1130:
Thanks re-msg, Ouzo!

Can I ask you what the April ROM is?

My rom is default, "G4SL-20140422-120615". Is this the April ROM?

Then yes, it is there the setting the "Super User Switch" in settings/security and I enabled it.

But I tried to check it with Root Explorer then refused, "It is not rooted!".

So I thought it is not rooted and use tool to get it.

Should I try it after factory reset??
[Device Reviews and Information] Ouzo:
The date of the ROM is in the title...

G4SL - the phone

2014 - the year of the build

04 - the month

22 - the day

OK, if you have the super user option in settings/security, then you had root from the very beginning, you just had to turn it on. I mention this in the opening post.

I am unfamiliar with the tool you used to root it, hopefully if you perform a factory reset it will remove it and nothing will be reinstalled afterwards. If you do a factory reset, don't forget to back up any data that you need first.
[Device Reviews and Information] Mbariah:
quick question....Does the kitkat stock rom come with OTG support by default?

Update: Turns out it does...Homemade OTG cables rock...:D
[Device Reviews and Information] chesslover:
Hello, I have Jiayu G4S (1GB/4GB version) and my SD card reader does not work. That means I can not take photos, download files from internet, store music, ebooks,... Is there a way I could use internal memory (SD card) for all this?
[Device Reviews and Information] neodrake:
Rom

Hello!

I installed this rom in my g4s, before i had 4.2.2.

Ok, very good impression of the rom, smooth, clear and stable. But the 3g signal is very bad and the wifi signal is meh...

I wanted to try another rom but now my phone don't go to recory mode... any help?

Thanks
[Device Reviews and Information] mite_jan:
i have successfully reverted from kitkat to JB with TF kernel

kitkat roms are great but the battery metter was not reporting for me correctly
[Device Reviews and Information] indiffereddie:
Btw the phone is quad band, I've just tried to call a person who is in NYC, USA who is using this phone, and it rang ;)
[Device Reviews and Information] Benzoba:
Help help help

My phone is about 2 week running official stock 4.4 kitkat Rom

Nothing is displaying on my Jiayu G4S Screen when its on.

It rings when there is incoming calls, you can swipe and receive calls

while the screen is totally black/dead

Any help on how to fix that or is the problem from the display screen??
[Device Reviews and Information] Ouzo:
Thanks :) When I get a moment on a PC I'll put a link to your post in the OP.

Sorry you had so many hardware problems. I've cycled over 4,000 miles with mine bouncing around on a case mounted to the handlebarsand mine hasn't had a single problem.

Britain is so cold I've never had a problem with overheating, even in summer cycling in direct sun at 27 degrees C.

Under $300? ZTE Nubia Z7 Mini. 5", snapdragon 801 (base model), 16GB storage, 2GB RAM. Need to check the available frequencies. They stock them on SPEmall for $289. My g.f has the Nubia Z7 Max and loves it. Battery life won't be as good as G4S.
[Device Reviews and Information] oxiroxt:
Ty!

I wish there was a place on earth with 25-30 degrees C all year round and lots of job opportunities and great quality of life. I'd move there right away, but who wouldn't ;) I can't stand these temperature swings anymore... Age maybe.

Yeah... I see Z7 mini is only 2300mAh, but yes, it supports WCDMA 900 and you didn't mention it's 4G, which is a plus. I have narrowed down my search to 76 models so far, but this one is definitely one I'll consider! Thanks
[Device Reviews and Information] Ouzo:
Also, the Z7 mini doesn't have MHL, which for that price and given it has a Snapdragon chip set I think it should. It also doesn't have NFC.

Some reviews reckon the new Jiayu S3 has more accurate GPS. Also, it looks to me like it uses the same battery as our G4S so you would have a spare (i don't know if it's definitely the same).
[Device Reviews and Information] lycanwrath:
Actually there is the Gionee Elife E7 which is at a very nice discounted price, and at that price ($180<) I think the G4S is no match to it, apart from its external storage and a small increase in battery usage.

https://www.fastcardtech.com/GIONEE-ELIFE-E7-Android-Phone.html?u=57053
[Device Reviews and Information] oxiroxt:
I really don't care for NFC, and since I don't even know what MHL is, I guess I don't care for that either!

Okay, I'll check on those ones too! Thanks!
[Device Reviews and Information] indiffereddie:
What is the best KitKat rom so far?

Another question, a friend of mine has problems with home, back and meni buttons at the bottom, seems like they don't work, could it be a software problem by any chance? I will try to flash KitKat (she's on stock JB) with new kernel and touchscreen driver, hope that will help...
[Device Reviews and Information] dbanas:
Still not able to connect the phone to the PC, but I did a factory reset and there has been no more soft resets, so I'm happy now. Someday I'll try again to install the drivers from scratch, but for now I'll be just fine with the original ROM. Thanks for all your help Ouzo =)
[Device Reviews and Information] mite_jan:
i am not sure if i should put the screen protector or use the phone without it if indeed is gorilla glass

is anyone using the phone without screen protector and are there any scratches ?

i saw ouzo is not happy about it
[Device Reviews and Information] lycanwrath:
630

I am using my with screen protector on since I received mine, after seeing ouzo's post.

Have you flashed it with the deodexed ROM yet? :)
[Device Reviews and Information] Ouzo:
I don't think I have any more scratches yet, and the three I have are tiny. I have, however, been ultra careful with it since I spotted them, gently cleaning it with a microfibre cloth every day. I absolutely hate screen protectors, hence why I didn't put one on in the beginning. Maybe I was just unlucky in the first few days and it really is gorilla glass. I honestly don't know.

Hope you like the phone. First impressions? Do you have any backlight bleeding in the corners? If mine is a one-off I can update the first post.
[Device Reviews and Information] Ouzo:
Glad the factory reset appears to have solved the soft resets. No idea what's going on with Windows 8 - makes me wary of upgrading to be honest!
[Device Reviews and Information] mite_jan:
i thought i was going to have the phone by today but the post office dont work today so monday probably

i will tell you my observations then
[Device Reviews and Information] Ouzo:
Gutted! I hate waiting for parcels.
[Device Reviews and Information] ykassana:
I've had zero scratches on mine. I love the glass. I've dropped it loads of times and I have keys and change in pocket. so no I'm fine. I'm one of the lucky ones, got a camera and hardware. Shows that perhaps Jiayu aren't doing a proper qc in their factory.
[Device Reviews and Information] Ouzo:
I have to say, a while ago now I saw a video shot inside a building where Jiayu were assembling phones and I was not impressed at all. I think the idea was to show people how good they were, but compared to a top rate factory that is perfectly organised and clean with staff in appropriate clothng it looked a bit amateurish. In other words I think you might be right about QC. Anyway, mine's still great value : )
[Device Reviews and Information] lycanwrath:
The backlight bleeds at the bottom of the screen on my phone as well.
[Device Reviews and Information] Ouzo:
Good to know, thanks. Before I got the Jiayu I very briefly had two iOcean X7S'. They had zero backlight bleeding and when you pressed the screen the LCD underneath didn't deform - Jiayu should make their screens like that, it was fantastic. Sadly they both had a weird touchscreen problem so I had to return them. I only notice the backlight bleed on the Jiayu in dark environments so it's not so bad. The low price helps : )
[Device Reviews and Information] mite_jan:
phone came , happy

first impressions are good but i was scared to death i couldnt turn it on 2 minutes after plugging it to the charger , probably the battery was all empty

i will put the deodexed rom now
[Device Reviews and Information] Ouzo:
Awesome, have fun :) I would have freaked out it the phone hadn't turned on for two minutes, lol.
[Device Reviews and Information] mite_jan:
thanks

i have immediatelly put the deodexed rom through CWM and installed xposed/gravitybox and it is working fine so far ,

the light on the lower edges is a little more intense but i got this on every ips screen i had

good thing is that viewing angle satisfies me

i hate when the black color is inverting if watched from an angle
[Device Reviews and Information] Ouzo:
That's good.

Yes, the viewing angle is really good. The only thing that I find sometimes is a slight colour tinge at some angles, but only viewing certain types of media. I think it's very minor though.
[Device Reviews and Information] mite_jan:
ok first problem appeared

in calls the other person can hear his voice back when speaking at least thats how they told me

i have been reading also in the russian forum about this problem , maybe the microphone is too sensitive

so i guess i should play with the mic values through mobileuncletools

any suggestions ?
[Device Reviews and Information] Ouzo:
The only time I've had that problem was in reverse. I could hear my own voice echoing. There are various settings in MTK Engineer mode under 'hardware testing' and 'audio'. You can enter via Mobile Uncle Tools, Jiayu.es app or by entering the right code in the dialer (check my post earlier in this thread). There are several threads here on XDA about what the values do. Word of warning, on my iOcean X7S the changes were lost after restarting the phone.
[Device Reviews and Information] mite_jan:
yeah i know how to enter i just dont know what setting to change :D

but there are 2 threads that i am going to copy the settings

i will need to test more to see what the exact problem is

did you make some tests with the camera apps if it makes better photos or you are using the stock one
[Device Reviews and Information] Ouzo:
Oops, sorry.

I can't remember what settings I messed with on my iOcean now (it had a quiet microphone) but I got the info from XDA.

I'm still using the stock camera app. I turn sharpness up one to Max and turn face beautification or whatever it is off (the icon on the main screen below the microphone icon).

Over on MTKForums Camera FV-5 app is highly recommended by user scoffee (the paid version with raw PNG output).
[Device Reviews and Information] mite_jan:
i am searching for a camera app that saves the settings

after i close the stock camera it doesnt save the settings i changed
[Device Reviews and Information] Ouzo:
Sorry, I'm not sure. I wonder if there is a way to test them in the built in MTK Engineer app/mode?
[Device Reviews and Information] Mbariah:
This question is for those who've already removed their screen protectors or simply don't use one..Are there any scratches light deep e.t.c ? How does the gorilla glass 2 hold up... Also state how long u've been using it without a protector...

My screen protector is badly scratched(plastic) and i think its time to remove it..but first i need some feedback..
[Device Reviews and Information] Ouzo:
I've been using mine without a screen protector since day one. Other than the small scratches I mentioned in the first post, there are no new ones, but I have been very careful with it.
[Device Reviews and Information] danb1974:
I use the silicone case but no screen protector. Screen is fine and the case prevents it from rubbing the table if I happen to place it face down.
[Device Reviews and Information] a123xxsp:
Me too. I use the silicone case only and No screen protector. It has been 4 months and not a single scratch.

I am careful with it.
[Device Reviews and Information] Tarts5:
Hi, thinking of buying this phone. How is the GPS and how long does the battery last (screen on time for example)? Thought of buying it like half a year ago, but then the software wasnt too good, yet. How are the ROMs now, mostly bug free and fluent?
[Device Reviews and Information] Ouzo:
Dude, did you read the opening post? ;)

GPS accuracy is poor in offline sat nav apps such as Co-pilot. Lock time is usually quite good. I've tried making various size and shaped copper antennas to no avail. If you need reliable sat nav in a car, look elsewhere.

Screen on time of six to eight hours is very common for me. I'm using the stock April Jelly Bean ROM - I can live with the bugs.
[Device Reviews and Information] Tarts5:
I did read the opening post, but its really old. Maybe there have been new firmware/software updates meanwhile, thats why Im asking.

But thanks for the info!
[Device Reviews and Information] Ouzo:
No worries, I was only poking fun :)

Basically I've yet to see any evidence of improvement to GPS that makes accuracy what it should be. If that changes I'll update the OP immediately. I think the antenna design is the main issue with a firmware/driver problem too. It's such a shame, because it's a great phone for the money.
[Device Reviews and Information] cillyjr:
micro sd support

i've "modded" the salamander v1.2 rom with another "vold" file to have ext sd to 0

now i'm trying to use a 128GB micro sd card, but i'm not able to transfer all file from old sd (64gb) to the new. the new 128 after some times got corrupted files and doesn't work (even not recognized from the phone).

could someone know and tell me if the problem is about:

1) rom?

2) file system (fat32)?

3) phone (hardware - compatibilty)?

thanks.
[Device Reviews and Information] Ouzo:
The file system definitely cannot be exFat (which is what the card comes with by default) My 64gb is fat32 after allowing the phone to format it.
[Device Reviews and Information] cillyjr:
thanks, my actual 64gb is fat32 too, i got the problem with the 128gb (even with fat32 the problem after some file transfer persist).

erfae on needrom says that g4s doesn't support 128gb, someone can disprove him? :)
[Device Reviews and Information] Ouzo:
Technically the G4S doesn't support 64GB cards either because it doesn't support exfat, but I've no idea if 128 GB should work in fat32. Did you let the phone format it or did you try Gparted or something like that?

Do a general search here on XDA and see if there people can use a 128GB card formatted to fat32.
[Device Reviews and Information] Mbariah:
Is smartwake working for you with the salamander v1.2 update?
[Device Reviews and Information] cillyjr:
Yes.
[Device Reviews and Information] SzegediXY:
Recommended?

Hi everyone!

I'm new to this forum, and I hope I won't break any rules. So I've been searching for a great phone under 200$ for a while now, and I've found this one for 160$. I think the way too low price may suggest that the quality is not that great. Do you think it is worth buying? I've see some good reviews of the G4, and I wonder if G4S would be as good as the specs say it is.

I'm willing to spend even 250$ on a new phone, but 160$ for something with specs like this seems a little bit too good to believe.

Also since I'm new here, could you please send me a PM, where to ask about which phone people may suggest?

Thanks in advance
[Device Reviews and Information] Ouzo:
It's a good phone, but GPS is poor.
[Device Reviews and Information] SzegediXY:
I don't really care about the GPS, I don't use it as much as others. Apart from that do you have any concerns? For how long have you been using it?
[Device Reviews and Information] Ouzo:
I've been using the phone since a week or so before I wrote the review in the opening post.

Small amounts of dust get in behind the front facing camera (which is poor by the way), and a little dust gets in behind the rear camera lens too.

Apart from that everything is as described in opening post. Even for $195 it was a bargain, GPS aside.
[Device Reviews and Information] aeriko7475:
What about Lollipop on our phone? Any progress?