yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android General] snkiku:
20141024 rooted

I got this update when run "check update". I got F401_ifive_mini_3GS_442_V2.0.2_20141024.

check the screenshot attached.

Also, I managed to root it using Kingoapp
[Android General] mml78:
Firmware official FNF Ifive Mini 3GS v2.0.3

Firmware official FNF Ifive Mini 3GS v2.0.3

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

PW: 6uxu

Official information in: http://www.5fans.com.cn/thread-167289-1-1.html
[Android General] Jajku:
nothing
[Android General] saman.sazgar.ge:
Is it possible to root 2.0.3 using the Kingoapp?
[Android General] pogodancer:
@ mml78

Thanks for being the first to find new firmware (like in old times with the RK3188).

The update v.2.0.3 works. But I cannot get connection to MTK droid tools. Never mind:

- Rooting with Vroot (Kingo does not work)

- TitaniumBackups have to be copied to internal sd card

Nothing more tested. But it looks good.
[Android General] saman.sazgar.ge:
v2.0.3 as I experienced:

-slightly better performance (and better AnTuTu)

-Minor changes in the design (Although you may never find it)

-USB connection bug fixes

-More bloatwares! (Who cares)

-i5 boot logo doesn't flash anymore!

-Battery life is less than v2.0.1
[Android General] Jajku:
Motherboard

Eny pcb motherboard pictures in Ifive 3gs ?
[Android General] asturnauta:
Where can i download that vroot version?

I have one but it is in chinese and i can´t root with my version.

Thanks.
[Android General] pogodancer:
What about Google, my friend ? First hit:

iRoot Formerly Vroot
[Android General] cc_569:
the link given by pogodancer about iroot formerly vroot contains Virus !!!

When I tried to click download, it is fortunately blocked by my firefox
[Android General] MacArthur67:
No it probably doesn't contain any virus, but iroot/vroot (and other one-click root apps) use a root exploit (a weak spot in the firmware) to install files in the system so that you get super user access.

Virus softwares sees such code as some kind of trojan and basically it is a trojan also. At least it works in much the same way.

I used that exakt file that pogodancer linked to a few days ago to root a MTK6577 phone and I also got that warning before I had time to switch off the virus software.

There is a lot of info about one-click root apps and what appears to be trojans if you google it.
[Android General] Dun74:
[MENTION=4546777]pogodancer[/MENTION]

Hi ! I'am a fan of your cleaned ROM for 2.0.1. Do you plan to post a cleaned backup of your 2.0.3 too?

Would be great!

Thanks a lot for the short review and the rooting (seems iFive fan didn't manage to root ??)
[Android General] MacArthur67:
[MENTION=4546777]pogodancer[/MENTION]
[MENTION=1839882]Dun74[/MENTION]

I'm also a fan and wish I had the necessary skills to make such a cleaned ROM of 2.0.3 myself :o
[Android General] pogodancer:
Thank you friends. Unfortunately I have problems to backup the rom. And I don't have the skills to root KitKat. All I could try is to build a cleaned but unrooted rom. I don't know if it's worth because the FNF firmware does not contain too much bloatware IMHO.
[Android General] Dun74:
[MENTION=4546777]pogodancer[/MENTION]

oh, sorry I thought you rooted it with vRoot in a previous post.

OK, so when I'am with time I will give it a try with the original 2.0.3 rom.

Thanks
[Android General] pogodancer:
Yes, I rooted the running rom with Vroot on the device. But you cannot root the firmware.img with Vroot.
[Android General] Dun74:
Ah ok!!

I thought the previous ROM was just a backup image from your tablet and the root was included.

But its not a problem, I just did the flash, root using iRoot, cleaned bloatware with System App Remover and reinstall all my settings and datas.

About 1h max of work.

Thank you very much.

Dun
[Android General] MacArthur67:
IMEI again

[MENTION=4546777]pogodancer[/MENTION]
[MENTION=1839882]Dun74[/MENTION]

I did a SP FlashTool upgrade to 2.0.3, rooted with iRoot, replaced the Chinese SU app with SuperSU and restored my stuff from backup.

Then I moved on to replace the "default" IMEI with my original IMEI, using MTKdroidTools like before with 2.0.1, but it doesn't work this time.

Did you guys have any problems with this?

I get a message in MTKdroidTools saying "Changes will come into force after reset" after the IMEI change. I don't remember this message from the last time I did this in 2.0.1. What does it mean? What reset? Do they mean reboot? I tried to reboot of course but the IMEI is unchanged.
[Android General] pogodancer:
@ Arthur

My device is not seen by the motocross tools at all. Don't know why.

Have you lost your imei ?
[Android General] ozerec88:
Hi, I have registered XDA to tell my problem with my ifive 3gs, to see if anyone else has the same problem, and we can help each other.:eek:

My tablet, because of the cold, and the metal back cover, not on.:rolleyes::rolleyes:

I took her to a specialized service of my country (Spain), they contacted FNF and the response was that a battery change does not solve the problem. Not battery problem. Problem is cold. It is a manufacturing defect, the tablet suffer low temperatures, because of the metal housing.:mad:

Well, at this point, I am contacting Banggood, and tell me to send them the tablet. There is a problem, customs not let anything wich take integrated battery. Banggood tells me to open the tablet, and to remove the battery.

I refuse, I can broke the screen and tablet running out. I'm still talking to them to reach some agreement.

On the other hand, I contacted FNF (I sent the same email to all email addresses that I found on their website, in the 'contact us'). I've put them aware of the problem we have some customers of this tablet, and asked if they can give us some solution as fabricating for a plastic housing to replace the metal or something . 3 days later, anyone didnt answer me.

For now, the only solution I have right now is to leave it in standby, on airplane mode, which spends very little.

PD : I am in 2.0.1 firm, when I try to update , the message in the screen is " the system is updated" and a little pop-up windows saying "unknown error, exit of this window and try again". :(

¿?¿?¿?¿?:confused::confused::confused::confused:
[Android General] pogodancer:
I had heavy boot problems with firmware 2.0.2. Now the device boots like a charm with firmware 2.0.3.
[Android General] ozerec88:
[MENTION=4546777]pogodancer[/MENTION]

Just answered me the manager of FNF, saying the same thing as you, that update to 2.0.3 fix the problem.

your problems were due to low temperatures too?

I have the firm 2.0.1, and 2.0.2 OTA did not appear me...and I am no root.

I can upload directly to 2.0.3?
[Android General] MacArthur67:
[MENTION=4546777]pogodancer[/MENTION]

Yes, I lost the IMEI after flashing 2.0.1 -> 2.0.3. Like I did when I flashed 1.1.1 > 2.0.1 (and OTA 1.0.9 -> 1.1.1).

MTKdroidTools sees the tab and changing IMEI looks like it works, except the message about "Changes will come into force after reset".

I don't remember that message from before and have no clue to what it means. Probably reboot. It doesn't work though.

It seems like iRoot isn't able to gain full root to wherever the IMEI is stored. MTK Engineering Mode app gives a message about "This command is not allowed in UserBuild" like I had with 2.0.1 before i succeeded with MTKdroidTools.

I will flash 2.0.1 back soon if I don't find a solution.
[Android General] Dun74:
I had the same problem in the beginning. I had to put it on a warm device (running laptop or external drive) during 10 to 15mn plugged before it starts.

This problem totally disappeared now. Is it the upgrade or because of the usage ? (the weather too , its summer now in my place).

If you can't return it, I suggest you to try to warm it and use it to see if it helps and upgrade to 2.0.3 which resolves some boot problems.

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@MacArthur67

Did you clicked the Root button before ? I remember I had this problem too, and it was only because I forgot to click to get the Root access inside MTKDroidTool.

I forgot to restore my IMEI, I will boot to windows in the next hour to give it a try. Will tell you.
[Android General] ozerec88:
Exactly, is not a serious problem, because if I give heat for 20 seconds on again without problems ... but really annoys me.

Clearly it is due to temperature problems, confirmed by the manager of FNF, and a battery change will not solve anything. In my country (Spain) is winter. In summer had no ignition problems.

As for returning the tablet, I do not consider. He should remove the battery and send it .. I do not know if they send me a new or repaired this ... I think not worth all the hassle.

PS: Can I upgrade from 2.0.1 to 2.0.3 directly?If I have to first pass through 2.0.2, could please get me a download link? I do not see it anywhere ..

I'm not root, I can update using flashtools?

Thanks
[Android General] Dun74:
Yes you can directly upgrade because it is a format and flash process. You loose everything including your serial number and IMEI. You have to write them in a secure place and restore them later. You do not need root tu upgrade but you can root later with iRoot. 5fans forum says if we experiments booting problems (the device do not turn on on power press) we should update tu 2.0.3. So maybe the resolved something regarding this problem.
[Android General] ozerec88:
What??:silly::silly:

I loose the serial and Imei ? How I can extract and place it in a safe place?

Can you tell me a tutorial to upgrade? Maybe in my spanish forum 'hispatablets' there are something..

its normal to loose this importants numbers during the process? FNF knows this?

Do you have 2.0.3?
[Android General] Dun74:
Until now, you only had to write them down on a piece of paper and restore them using MTKDroidTool, but I didnt managed to restore them on 2.0.3. Don't know if FNF knows it, but it has been like this from the beginning.

---------- Post added at 05:09 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:07 PM ----------

I do not have the same message but at the end, i'am facing the same problem. I can not restore the IMEI.

Maybe should go back to 2.0.1, restore IMEI and flash it back to 2.0.3 without Format (read it on a forum).
[Android General] MacArthur67:
I tried that the first time. No format and then I did it again with format all. No difference.
[Android General] Dun74:
Ok I restored it !!!

I don't know what make the difference but I will tell you excactly what I did.

1- I put a SIM and power on in parameter SIM managment

2- In MTK Droid Tool 2.5.3 I click "ROOT" and get the temporary root (accept on the tablet too..)

3- In IMEI/NVRAM I pressed backup

4- changed the IMEI and pressed backup a second time

5- Reboot and voila! This time I have the IMEI restored.

Don't ask me why, I cant tell.
[Android General] ozerec88:
So.. we can say that we have a winner method?[emoji3]
[Android General] Dun74:
For a small explanation on how to flash please go to the http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=54542782&postcount=188

Its quite straightforward.
[Android General] geertkol:
Hello Dun and Pogodancer,

My ifive mini 3gs runs the cleaned 2.01 pogodancer Rom. Can i flash update zip 2.03 through recovery and root again with iRoot. Or must i flash a complete new version of the 2.03.?Is the 2.03 version reallly better or not. ?Can anyone give me advice to stay on 2.01 or upgrade. If there is no real improvement in daily use stick with 2.01. It works like a charm. See my earlier posts.
[Android General] Dun74:
Hi [MENTION=6023255]geertkol[/MENTION]

I didn't see any 2.0.3 update zip, only the full firmware using flashtool, but I didn't searched. The improvements are not as importants as 2.0.1. What I saw so far, the resolution seems to be higher (dpi change ? or maybe I had changed it myself). The battery management seems to be better, the list of apps that consume battery reflect better the real use (IMO). The stability should be similar. But if they really resolved the "power on" problem on low temperature it worth it.
[Android General] MacArthur67:
[MENTION=4546777]pogodancer[/MENTION]

[MENTION=1839882]Dun74[/MENTION]

Thanks Dun74! :good:

Now it's working again. My IMEI is restored. It was the root button in MTKdroidTools that was the problem.

A bit confusing because you might think that "ROOT" in the program means trying to root something that is already rooted.

In this case it just means that the program wants to be granted superuser privilages over USB/ADB shell. One "Grant Access" in SuperSU and it has access to 7 different root paths.

It took 2 attempts before it worked. In my first attempt MTKdroidTools got stuck in some loop after I pressed the root button. I disconnected the tab after 10 min, then restarted the program, reconnected the tab, pressed root again, confirmed root access in SuperSU, changed IMEI and restarted the tab and it worked. Could have been some driver that wasn't working right in the first attempt but I don't think so.

One observation in 2.0.3 so far is that the tab boots faster than in 2.0.1.

Edit:

I should add that I installed SuperSU and disabled the Chinese SU app before I did this.
[Android General] geertkol:
Hi Dun, where is a link to the 2.03 firmware with flashtool? , my chinese is not so good!
[Android General] Dun74:
http://pan.baidu.com/s/1YlBo

password : 6uxu

If you use Chrome : right click and "Translate to English" or use Google Translate
[Android General] pogodancer:
Hello friends,

I am glad to present by your requests a cleaned and rooted stockrom:

F401_ifive_mini_3GS_442_V2.0.3_20141124-mod

I flashed it 3-times (mod-stock-mod) without losing my IMEI - but no guarantee from me.

Have phun.
[Android General] yiphoming:
It has been attached at post #13
[Android General] Xperia-Ray:
I have also updated to v1.0.9 by SD Card, the OTA didn't work on V1.07 :(.

I will post the review soon, for now it looks really nice tablet :).

I need to tweak it since the UI feels little laggy for me, I'm using ART run time, will compere to dalvick later.

Can any one explain me the AntutuX score?

I thought that the test score is related to the screen resolution, and most of the MTK6592 with 720P get around 26~27K, so how this tablet gets 28K with 2048x1536 screen?

Higher GPU clock?
[Android General] yiphoming:
I change to use NOVA launcher, it feels more smooth.
[Android General] hochui:
I buy last sundry and just discover google map will force close when wifi is on. Do anyone has same problem ? Thanks a lot.
[Android General] hochui:
New partition? So need to backup everything? thanks
[Android General] yiphoming:
i face the same problem if gps on long time.

but install a sim card and the problem then fixed

---------- Post added at 08:37 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:36 AM ----------

yes . need to backup.

the last step is needed to format/wiped data
[Android General] hochui:
Thanks for your reply. I am have sim card on it. But I will open wifi to load the map because faster . When open wifi force close happen
[Android General] yudie81:
Upgrade via Recovery??

I want to upgrade from v1.0.7 to v1.0.9, so I put the new zip Rom to the microsd and I flash it via recovery, but its fail. The recovery said "installation aborted". So whats wrong with me?? Please help me and thanks in advance.. :good:
[Android General] yiphoming:
why dont upgrade from ota?
[Android General] hochui:
You can update by ota. It require you have sd card on the phone. Ota will the file on your sd card and have button for you to install ,if first times not success ,do.it twice . I success on second try
[Android General] palexr:
The lag is apparently caused by one of the pre-installed Chinese bloatwares. If you disable hao123 the lag goes away.

If root is achievable is there any way of overclocking this tablet, what about Recoveries?
[Android General] jonahy:
V1.10 firmware live. If u already rooted use sd card flash ota might not work. Mine got error ota.

So downloaded the firmware flashed use sd card root its gone need to reroot again. didnt found change log but over all seems swipe a bit smoother.
[Android General] ivivdim:
Can You give us direct link for download the files from this site?
[Android General] yiphoming:
Please try the following link

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/40080860/ifive.zip
[Android General] Xperia-Ray:
Dear Friends - I have posted my review :)

Hope you like it ;).
[Android General] ffed:
Really great review!!

Thanks for sharing it Xperia-Ray ;)
[Android General] Xperia-Ray:
Thank you :)

I will update the review soon regarding the GPS test + some gaming performance, for now I have Only tested Asphalt8 and it runs smooth on Medium Settings.
[Android General] hochui:
Do anyone know the difference after update ?
[Android General] yudie81:
Link download v1.1.0 please:cowboy:
[Android General] Xperia-Ray:
http://www.5fans.com.cn/thread-132877-1-1.html

this is the change log I think:
[Android General] vayavalla:
Can it be flashed over stock 2.0.1 rooted without losing apps and config?
[Android General] pogodancer:
You can flash it over any firmware you want. But you will have a blank firmware. You will lose everything from system and internal-sd.
[Android General] ozerec88:
Ouch! [MENTION=4546777]pogodancer[/MENTION]!!

Thanks a lot!! And without lose the imei? Amazing!!!
[Android General] geertkol:
Hello Pogodancer,

Thanks a lot!!!
[Android General] Dun74:
Great ! Thanks a lot. Did you do a backup for flashtool of your own tablet with MTKDroidTool ? Or it's more complicated ?

I was about to do this myself but I am not as expert as you.

Thanks.. I receive other 3GS soon and will use it for upgrade.
[Android General] ozerec88:
I can't download it, I have tried two times.. its stops each 4-5%, I have to click pause/play to keep the download.... until 99% where stops definitely...:(:(:(:(

EDIT : A four time this morning with the same result, I'm desperated, I want to do now to verify if resolves the switch on problems:eek::eek:

Can someone upload to other Mega link or something? Is strange.. its my first problem with Mega..
[Android General] pogodancer:
@ Dun74

I modified the original firmware in a virtual Linux machine.

Another way is to backup a fresh installation with MTKdroidTools.
[Android General] ozerec88:
[MENTION=4546777]pogodancer[/MENTION]

Can you verify if you can download the whole rom (100%) from your link?
[Android General] ozerec88:
I'm trying one more time with the MEGA app directly in the ifive, seems that works..:D:D
[Android General] MacArthur67:
I'm already on 2.0.3 the hard way but I downloaded pogodancer's ROM for future use if I need to restore it in the future.

The download on Mega works in Chrome both in Mac and Win. In Safari on Mac the Mega download somehow manage to load all 8 cores of the CPU at 100% and when the download is finished it can't be saved. Nothing happens. I have never seen anything like it and I can't explain it. The download from Mega is not a regular download that goes to the downloads folder (it's not there as a partly downloaded file during download). It's cached in some temp file somewhere during download and Safari Mac can't handle that very well. I tried Explorer in Win on my "hacker PC" also and it's the same. Chrome works on both platforms though.
[Android General] Dun74:
Great!

I will investigate a little bit. I thought there where a digital signature preventing to alter the original file.

Would worth the time if I can understand better what is inside the .imgs and how to clean it.

Thanks.

Dun
[Android General] geertkol:
[MENTION=4546777]pogodancer[/MENTION]

I am on your 2.03 cleaned Rom, it is buttersmooth and no problems at all. All my apps installed. I find this Rom a little faster and smoother than the 2.01 Rom. And the screen quality (ppi) looks a little higher, but i don't know for sure. Also no problem to download 100% with the MEGA app. I hope we get Lolipop one day. Anybody knows???
[Android General] ozerec88:
Finally, I could download the rom with Mega app, directly on the tablet.

and.....

It works !!

Without loss imei, and have solved the problems of switch on. I can not believe it !!

The rom is great, smooth and light. And most important ... we are root. As for the ppi on screen, I have not noticed .

By the way, the browser that [MENTION=4546777]pogodancer[/MENTION] have included in the rom is spectacular! The fastest I've ever had in android ,by far. I've changed the icon with Nova launcher, and its pretty now:cyclops:.

[MENTION=6023255]geertkol[/MENTION]

I can ask the manager of FNF with which I talked about my problem, and ask him if they plan to release Lollipop for our tablet...:good::cool:
[Android General] geertkol:
[MENTION=6201761]ozerec88[/MENTION]

Thanks for your reply. If you can ask the manager of FNF about Lolipop for this great device, i hope ifive mini 3gs owners will get a positive answer. For all users i have a suggestion for better performance that it already gives. I use an app called Boosters Plus Battery Saver Pro. It is a paid app, but it makes the device more smooth and with a better battery life and performance in my opinion. I wish you all much pleasure with this great device!
[Android General] geertkol:
[MENTION=4546777]pogodancer[/MENTION],

I discovered a problem with the 2.03 Rom to make a recovery. When i boot into recovery the android symbol with a red triangle pops up. I can not do a recovery in case i need it. This is the only thing i discovered. In usage your Rom is perfect. Any suggestions how to overcome the recovery issue????
[Android General] MacArthur67:
I have several issues with 2.0.3 and wonder if anyone else have the same.

My issues are for example:

* Adding an attachment in a browser for example gives a very strange search path to "Android System", "Sound Recorder" and "Documents" instead of Gallery. Gallery can be found in "Documents".

* Erasing text with backspace is very slow

* I constantly get double or triple printed letters while typing

* TouchPal keyboard suddenly have a lot of problems and can't be used and it has not been updated since my 2.0.1 -> 2.0.3 change.

* Etc, etc

The list is quite long of small issues and some of the ones I had in 2.0.1 are still in 2.0.3.
[Android General] pogodancer:
@ geertkol

I did not change the recovery in the 2.0.3 firmware because I wanted to see if the next update could be installed ota.

I did not test but I am pretty sure that the old custom recovery and the patched boot.img work in 2.0.3 also. If you want you can try it flashing with the flashtool:

Clockwork Recovery

No guarantee from me. Good luck. Please give feedback for the other users. Thanks.
[Android General] geertkol:
[MENTION=4546777]pogodancer[/MENTION],

Thanks for your answer. My system is perfect for this moment, maybe i will try later. Can you test it for us? I have one question left. Can i restore the system back to factory settings from your 2.03 Rom? Thanks for all your help!?
[Android General] geertkol:
[MENTION=4546777]pogodancer[/MENTION],

I have tested your old custom recovery and the patched boot.img that i downloaded from your link. I was to curious, so i gave it a try and flashed it with the flashtool. It works great in 2.03 also! I have made a complete backup from my system just in case i need it. Thanks for your help and advice!!!???
[Android General] Jajku:
hi

How i get, when call comes tablet report using vibrator,where i get disablet that function?

Callers who answer to my call given negative feedback that sound, (they hear sound when they answer to call...)
[Android General] mml78:
Thanks pogodancer for your work. I like your ROM. Everything works fine for me.
[Android General] janteque:
I've been dealing with some problems since I got the tablet, with 2.0.1. I've tried pogodancer's 2.0.3 (thanks BTW!) but the problems are still there. There are two main issues:

1. In some apps, notably with Feedly, after some use black squares start appearing on the screen until the app force closes. I attach some samples.

2. Frequent reboots, notably after using the tablet, when I put it on a table and it still for some seconds. The funny thing is that I never suffered a reboot while using the tablet, only after use.

Do you have similar problems? Any hint on what might be the root cause?