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[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] mahdi87_gh:
Hi

I have an i9505 for a month and it's great.

the problem is if no wifi, Bluetooth, gps and ... ON, I have around 15% battery drain from 12:00 am to 7:00 am.

I had an Htc before and it was dual core 1.5 Ghz and it's at night battery drain was around 3%.

the only thing which is annoying is this. I already turned off most of the Samsung programs but no difference.

I don't know what to do? If I root my device and use a custom ROM would be any difference?
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] RubbaBand:
yes trying a different Rom may solve the problem

but always before flashing any custom Rom do Nandroid
[Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skipjacks:
Look at the links in my signature about insanely better battery life when idle. Consider those options to assist you. Make sure you read the first post of the thread thoroughly because there are some tradeoffs.

But you can drop that 15% drain in 7 hours of idle time to 1 or 2%
[Android General] azam426:
interesting.. i have ordered mine yesterday night and just searching about the tab today on xda, found this thread. :P

mine will arrive after 14 days due to my countries shipping delays :(
[Android General] Xperia-Ray:
Nice- We can try to test/mod it together- I have heard that it's almost Root Proof -so we have work to do ;).
[Android General] superkryo:
Update: this root (http://www.5fans.com.cn/thread-130195-1-1.html) now works on mine with ROM version 1.0.7
[Android General] Xperia-Ray:
Great news!! I will test ASAP when when I will receive it- thank you!
[Android General] jonahy:
+1 here just order one too should be here week or two .. from some Chinese review the build quality is ok some plastic edge is a bit sharp and still have some sd card issue...battery life is about 3 to 4 hours screen time but all said screen is very nice. mali450 gpu is not top of the line but for email internet hd movie should be fine.

we need to root 1st right now is not complete root yet. and firmware seems has a lot bugs hopefully by the time i got will has better rom. but its good spec for 200 usd .
[Android General] spthimmelving:
I've got ROOT access

I do use device since 2014.05.14 and I have got ROOT access using MTK Droid Root & Tools v2.5.3
[Android General] jonahy:
Thats great can u share some details or steps how did u root it? Thank you.
[Android General] bobds78:
Has anyone found a tempered-glass screen protector for this unit?

Coz I don't seem to find one for sale. I think its best to protect this baby's fantastic screen since its not made of gorilla glass, since this is not mentioned anywhere so I assume the mini 3gs doesn't have a gorilla glass on it.

thanks
[Android General] superkryo:
While waiting for him, guess you'd like to look at my updated post (#4) above.
[Android General] yiphoming:
i just got it today. upgrade the framework to 1.0.9

flash the update.zip and then get the root
[Android General] ffed:
Could you write the complete process, please? Step-by-Step if possible...

Thanks!!
[Android General] yiphoming:
1. make sure your Build number is v1.0.9, if not, get the System updates in "About tablet"

2. download the update.zip and save it in the tf card root path

3. shut down;

4. press power button and "volume +", the screen lights up after that release;

5. click the power button;

6. press the "volume -" and select "update from SD card", press the "volume +" confirmed;

7. press the "volume -" and choose update.zip, press the "volume +" confirmed;
[Android General] ffed:
Thanks a lot for your reply!

I'll check it as soon as I'll receive my tablet.

I hope other users can joy of your explanation.. ;)

does anyone knows if is possible to set MIUI Rom in the ifive mini 3gs?
[Android General] boborolken:
How is the tablet so far?

how is the tablet so far sir?is everything ok?can you upload some benchmarks?

Good Day
[Android General] yiphoming:
Just got this tablet for few days. Just for web browsing, music and movie, little gaming

Everything seems good with this low price.

Antutu benchmarks around 28000
[Android General] ffed:
Good!! :)

Any problem after the Root?

I re-write another question, are there possibilities to have MIUI on our device?

Have you tried it?
[Android General] yiphoming:
It seems no problem after root.

I am just an android user and waiting for expert to do this....:laugh::laugh:
[Android General] jonahy:
another detail tutorial for how to root.

http://cngadget.info/2014/06/05/how-to-root-ifive-mini3gs/#more-1198
[Android General] boborolken:
networks?

can you name some 3G networks that will work on it? 900/2100/850?
[Android General] ankc:
I can relate to that, I am currently in a warmer environment and has yet to encounter this problem.
[Android General] trafal24:
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Problem Solved:D

After I tried backing up data through recovery and restart, it turns my tablet can read sim card:D
[Android General] Pearlian:
Good News everyone!

Five just released MTP support update for fnf ifive mini 3gs via its Weibo Account. So now we dont need to concern about the 2gb storage anymore! More detail here: mikecanex*.wordpress.com/2014/07/30/ifive-mini-3gs-now-does-mtp/

(Remove the stars)

Dont forget to say thanks for him. One more thing, i hope someone here post a tutorial how to flash that firmware.

Sorry for my bad english
[Android General] asturnauta:
Hi

I have installed rom update 1.1.2 and it works fine, but now, the update.zip from cngadget.info doesn't works. Installation is aborted for partition table doesn't match.

Do you know another root method for this new rom version?

Maybe we have to wait more time to root again.

Thanks.
[Android General] Pearlian:
Quote from Cngadget: "Make sure your device is running firmware version 1.0.9..."

It seems that we can't root using the method from them since our firmware version are newer.

I am new to android world, especially to the chinese tablet, so i don't have any idea about how to gain root access, sorry.

Can you give me an instruction to update the tablet or maybe can you give me a thread link about updating firmware. I am a newbie, either on android or at this forum. Thx in Advance. :)

Sorry 4 my bad english
[Android General] Jajku:
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Dont forget to say thanks for him. One more thing, i hope someone here post a tutorial how to flash that firmware.

Sorry for my bad english[/QUOTE]

Firmware flashing.

1.Extrac firmware zip and add zip to external SD card.

2.Restart tablet hit fast volume UP and power button before restart

3.When FNF blue picture comes ,stop pressing volume and power buttons.

4.Android error message picture comes ,hit power button and release.

5.Android system recovery menu comes ,then then move in menu sound button DOWN only ,choose what you want do hittin volume button UP.

6.Search your Firmware zip in SD card (apply update from sdcard)

7.After hittin uppdate zip , all goes automatically and you can restart tablet.

If you got differential system functions or i do mistakes please tell.
[Android General] Pearlian:
Thank you so much.

But they only mention wire brush method. Does this method will work as well?
[Android General] asturnauta:
I have downloade new firmware 1.1.2 from here:

http://www.5fans.com.cn/thread-141686-1-1.html

There are two links to baidu, one to download the firmware, and the other to download the tools for update (a driver auto installer and program flash tool).

I did this to update:

1-Unzip firmware.

2-Install drivers.

3-Power off the tablet and do not connect to the pc.

4-Open flash tool and click to load the scatter file (scatter file from the firmware folder).

5-Click on download button.

6-Connect the tablet (remember, power off before connect to the pc).

7-Flash tool recognize the talbet (if drivers are correctly installed) and will make the firmware update. When finished a big tick will appear on screen.

Now, the new firmware is installed (this update change the partition table and will erase all content of the tablet).
[Android General] selmandeli:
Is there any noticeable improvements with the new firmware?
[Android General] yiphoming:
just feel the temperature is better (lower) when playing game.
[Android General] selmandeli:
I couldn't install the new firmware. After hitting "Download" and connecting tablet it says "drivers is not installed". Maybe I didn't install the appropriate ones. I'm with Win7 x64. Should I uninstall and reinstall drivers and which of them exactly - "FeaturePhoneDriver>v1.1032.1>Install driver" or" FeaturePhoneDriver>v1.1032.1>x64" or/and "SmartPhoneDriver>x64" I had installed all 3 of them? Thank you for help!

Edit: Everything is OK after restarting PC. I noticed one issue. My GPS doesn't work after flashing :(. I want to downgrade now.
[Android General] dliven:
Hi Guys,

I'm trying to install this new firmware but getting the following notice:

"PMT Changed for the ROM; it must be downloaded"

What should I do now?

Thanks!
[Android General] yiphoming:
use 'firmware upgrade' in the flash tool option
[Android General] dliven:
My Flach tool is speaking chinees, how do I change it , or, where can I d/l an english speaking one ?
[Android General] yiphoming:
to get it in google.
[Android General] signfinder:
One question-does it work an ART environment in firmware 1.1.2 ?
[Android General] yiphoming:
yes work
[Android General] signfinder:
I flashed my tablet and checked.

No :( ART doesn't work.

After change dalvik to ART - tablet should reboot.

After a reboot should start the process of recompiling all applications under the environment ART-but this does not occur.
[Android General] yiphoming:
i am not sure the system recompile or not.

just reboot and the option is art mode.

---------- Post added at 12:26 AM ---------- Previous post was at 12:21 AM ----------

do u feel that the battery and temperature have an improvement on 1.1.2?
[Android General] dliven:
Worked! Thanks!
[Android General] Jajku:
Its works Windows 8.1 64bit to?

Flash tool shows file-exit button only.

I install both drivers.
[Android General] signfinder:
It's a fake ART. After change to art and reboot - occurs process of recompile all apps. Its takes 5-30 minutes. And after change to art - app size changes in app manager.

I didn't feel changes with battery or temperature or GPS. FW 1.1.2 works without issues.
[Android General] dliven:
The problem is the flash tool (I had the same with Windows 7). Find another one in Google.
[Android General] Jajku:
So enybod knows download Place newest English version for Flas tool, without ...Malware.win32.gen.sn trojans,seems its wery popular thing put trojans/virus to phone flasher software?
[Android General] panosvo:
Hi, is the new firmware OTA also?

Also I have battery problems, its says that is has for example 54% and after one minute it cannot open as it dropped under 15%!!
[Android General] Jajku:
Firmware 1.1.2 is update USB wire only ,all others adding ssd-card or OTA.
[Android General] panosvo:
I think I will wait for new firmware. And if I install 1.12 will the OTA function work if 1.13 comes up?

Also did anyone tried a OTG Hub like this one http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dual-USB-Host-OTG-Hub-Cable-Adapter-Power-For-Asus-Transformer-Book-T100TA-/321355068850?pt=US_Cell_Phone_PDA_Cables_Adapters&hash=item4ad24135b2

or similar, do they work with our tablet?
[Android General] pogodancer:
You can root the firmware 1.1.2 with this package:

root-mini3GS_1.1.2

I would be happy with the device if Titanium Backup would work. But it doesn't. Any ideas how to make it work or how to backup apps with data ?

Edit: Using Helium Backup instead of Titanium Backup works.
[Android General] vagdesign:
Works

This actually works! Thanks for sharing :)
[Android General] corfou:
I am tired of those flashing leds on incoming traffic.

How to stop that ?
[Android General] selmandeli:
I received a firmware update to 2.0.
[Android General] corfou:
What are the improvements ?
[Android General] rrileypm:
Any chance in sharing a link to the new firmware?
[Android General] selmandeli:
It was OTA. I had a notification about it and only agreed with the suggestion. You should look in "About tablet" and check "System updates".
[Android General] rrileypm:
Thanks for the info.

I'm needing the firmware to make a new custom ROM. Mine crashes when I select the About button.

If anyone could provide a ROM dump with all of the files, except userdata.img I would be greatful.
[Android General] Jajku:
What firmware you got before 2.0 update?
[Android General] jackgar:
Please, can you tell us if you had rooted your 3gs? Maybe you received it because you were not...
[Android General] jackgar:
Hey guys, I reply myself, I have just upgraded to 1.1.2 and just connected to wifi update 2.0 appeared... installing right now!
[Android General] Polomotion:
Case and acessories

Hi! The cases and screen protectores of ipad mini is compatible with our FNF 3gs?

Can you help me please?
[Android General] jackgar:
In my case I'm using one ipad mini silicon protector, it fits the power button and the rear camera, the others I had to do some DIY...
[Android General] selmandeli:
Yes, my tablet was on 1.1.2 and not rooted.
[Android General] yudie81:
I'm just share my SS:D
[Android General] selmandeli:
Do you feel any improvement after this update 2.0.0 or after changing to ART?
[Android General] jackgar:
Well, GPS was not working, but after rooting it, and installing mtk mobile uncle tools and doing the mtk gps fix, finally works and takes less than 5 seconds to sync!! Antutu benchmark X shows 30000+, battery seems to last a little bit more, OTG now works fine (before it didn't detect usb drives properly), we have the full nand to install apps... right now I'm happy with the upgrade. But it was yesterday, so still under testing...ART seems not to be actually working because I activated it, and restarted, and it didn't show the message of apps enhancing...:confused:
[Android General] selmandeli:
Would you please describe the steps for safe rooting on 2.0.0! Is rooting will be a problem for a further OTA firmware update? Thank you!
[Android General] jackgar:
I did it following the instructions given within the zip and worked.
[Android General] pogodancer:
I cannot find a new update. Not on the website and not OTA. No difference if I search from firmware 1.0.9/1.1.0/1.1.2. Maybe somebody can upload the new firmware. Thanks.
[Android General] RobbieTr:
I need help.

While flashing the tablet I wasn't paying attention and pulled out the USB cable.

Now my tablet isn't booting anymore. Can't get into recovery or start the tablet.

When i plug the tablet in the computer I hear a "ding" that it get's detected but I can't do anything after that.

Does anyone have an idea what I can do? I have the correct drivers installed.
[Android General] Polomotion:
Same here... My version is v1.1.0_20140611... Is normal? I have a 3gs model.
[Android General] ayamjago:
i just got an ota update to 1.1.2 previously i updated through pc and the tablet is also rooted.

updating now... let's see if i also got 2.0.0 ota update notification

weird... i got downgraded to 1.1.1

i reflashed 1.1.2 but the system info said that i'm at 1.1.0. then there is this 1.1.1 update notification again

where is this 2.0 ?
[Android General] nevland:
how do you do mtk gps fix? an apps for it?
[Android General] RobbieTr:
This is very strange. In this thread I earlier talked about a bricked tablet.

Well after contacting the seller, tehy asked for a video. So i was busy making one and when plugging it into the power it suddenly turned on and booted.

(I had the tablet on the power for a couple of hours before, but nothing happend).

WHoehoe!
[Android General] pogodancer:
V2.0.0_20140812

F401_ifive_mini_3GS_442_V2.0.0_20140812
[Android General] Polomotion:
WOW the updates is very strange...

I receive an update now and is for F401_ifivemini_3gs_442_v1.1.1_2010815... And now the home button DONT WORK!!!
[Android General] pogodancer:
Maybe you have to do a factory reset ???

A backup of your firmware 1.1.1 is welcome.
[Android General] Spackenfranz:
Hello,

I got a Problem by flashing my Device. I want to flash it with the Rom 1.3 from Riley. In the middle i became an Error-Message and i want to restart the flash but my Device is Dead. No Turn on, No Recovery and when i try to load it there is no red LED. When i put it in PC i got Error Message " Unknown USB-Device". I Think it is Bricked. Any Ideas what i can do?

Hopefully Spackenfranz

P.S. Sorry for my bad English
[Android General] pogodancer:
@ Spackenfranz

My dear, just today I recommended in the Freaktab thread not to flash this rom because it's buggy.

But don't be afraid, your device is softbricked only.

Push the power button more than 10 seconds until you see the display is going darker. Release power and immediately push and hold volume + together with power button (releasing power when you see the bootlogo but keep holding volume +) . So you should come into recovery mode. Start the flash tool and reboot system now. That works for me escaping an unsuccessful try to flash Rileys Rom. Good luck.
[Android General] Spackenfranz:
[MENTION=4546777]pogodancer[/MENTION]

No Chance. The Display is black and i can push the Power Button as long i will, no Turn on or something else.

By first Try in the flash tool i choose the option Format all + Download. I think it is hardbricked. Any others Ideeas?
[Android General] ayamjago:
hi pogodancer, do we flash it using the flash tool or directly from recovery?
[Android General] Dun74:
I think rriley had that kind of brick and he managed to get into a Chinese recovery. Maybe you can ask him. It is in one of his thread.

Hour it will help.
[Android General] ayamjago:
i use GPS Status app. in the option do a reset and then download. also use FasterGPS app. select your continent and the region. after that locking is faster.

for other mtk processor usually i use the Mobileuncle Tools app. however for octa core processor there is no option for EPO download.

oh ya.. it is better to do the download everytime you want to use gps / maps.
[Android General] RobbieTr:
Strange problem here. After doing an update I cannot connect to a secure network.

Only to unsecure netwerk. I tried reflashing, I tried a factory Reset..

anyone have any idea?
[Android General] pogodancer:
Flash my backup with the flashtool please.

Flash another firmware.

@ Spackenfranz:

I am sure there is a way to get connected to the device. Maybe my explanation before was not easy to understand. What I want to say is that normally when you push the power button very long the device shuts down and after it turns on again. Maybe you see in this second that the dark screen is becoming a little bit brighter. To cut a long story short: You have to find the second when the tablet shuts down. Then you have to connect it to the computer by USB. The tablet should be caught in flashmode and after 3 seconds the flashtool should start to do its job.

Nevertheless the advice of Dun74 is very good also: Contact Riley and tell him your problems. Maybe he can help you. But be aware: Don't open the device. First try all other things. And be sure that the battery is full. Good luck.

P.S. Where are you from in Germany ?
[Android General] Spackenfranz:
@ Pogodancer

I wrote last Time my Device is not on. The Display is off. And there is no Chance to put it on (Power Button alone or with vol+ or vol- ).

I can also plug in Power Cable, no LED Light for loading. The only Problem is the Tablet is just 3 Days old. I think i´ve lost my warranty.

i ´ve already cantacted Riley, he think that i am stuck in flash mode( not me :p the Device) and he had to open his Device and clip the Battery. That works for him, perhaps for me too?

I´m from Middle Germany near Fulda.

Greets

Spackenfranz
[Android General] tysonpower:
I think i have the same problem with my Device that is only 3 days old. I cant turn it on after a failed flash and the screen is black.

Have anyone find a fix for this yet?

PS: I come from cologne:D

EDIT:

When i connect the tablet to my computer it shows a new Device but it is a Alcatel networkadapter and not a valid Device to flash again.
[Android General] Jajku:
Are you try connect tablet to pc with usb wire,small change it helps.
[Android General] RobbieTr:
Well, I tried rileyrom 1.3 and the original rom. And rileyrom 1.2.

No change.
[Android General] pogodancer:
You want to say that you cannot connect to your router via WPA2 with different firmwares ? If so, the problem seems to be your router.
[Android General] tysonpower:
After rebooting my PC the tablet is shown as MediaTek DA USB VCOM Port but the Flash tool dont flash the tablet.

When i try to flash it the Flashing tool give me this error: BROM ERROR: S_BROM_CMD_STARTCMD_FAIL (2005)

Have anyone a fix for this or must i wait till the battery die and than open the Device to cahrge the battery and then flash it?

Greets,

Tysonpower
[Android General] mikibel:
hi I upgraded my 3gs last ifive mini Relise 1.1.2 but the first thing that I noticed that if I close the tablet Leather Case, the display turns off but will not turn over in the opening of the same in the memory settings does not display the correct amount of memory available for the installation of the app instead of photos to clarify what I want to point out.

I hope you can find my solution to this problem, for now I have nothing else to report.
[Android General] tysonpower:
My iFive mini 3Gs is Alive again (instructions)

Hello. I decided to Open my tablet after 20h because the battery was not empty and i cant flash the device.

So i can say it was sussecful and the tablet WORKS fine again with the newest firmware.

instruction

To open the device i used some tools from a Display kit of an old Ipod Touch 2G.

The tablet has palstic clips all around. On the top they are two at the opening for the Simcardtray and between the Opening and the Volumecontrol are one.On the sides the clips are along the metal backcover. At the bottom there are only 4 clips evenly distributed.

To Open it you only must go along the dispaly with a plastic opening tool and carefully unlose the clips by going between the white plastic an the black inside with a plastic plug ore a other narrow plastic thing.

When you carfully and consistent unlose the back from the inside all things inside will be fine and ok.

Then you only must remove the black tape at the upper right side of the battery. under this tape are 3 cables. To disconnect the battery you only must unsolder the red or the black cable. be carful that the PCB dont overheat when you un/solder the cable and that you dont hit any component that is near the cable. after a few minutes you can solder on the cable again.

After this you can open on your Pc the flashing software and select the Firmware you want, conenct the tablet over USB and then it will flash and your Tablet is alive again.

When it worked you can carfully assamble the tablet after you stick the tape on the place where it was.

To assemble it you can lay the inside with the display up at the frame and thenn press carfully at the display. You will hear some noises from the clips. if all fits and the display dont stick out at any side, your tablet is ready to use.

greets

have a nice day

Tysonpower

PS: sorry for the not perfect english
[Android General] gawlaw24:
How do I recover my tablet as early? My tablet already partition memory and now can't backup data in titanium backup and my sdcard is not readable by root explorer, please help me

Sorry my english bad