yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android General] Dun74:
Yes, it's a common problem we have. If your tablet do not turn on :

- If the red light is on when plugged. It is blocked in the shutdown process (adb is working). You press the power more than 20s and it starts.

- If the red light is off even plugged. It is probably the problem you had. Let it charge for 15mn to 30mn, and better in a warm ambient.

Maybe you saw a message on the first boot addressing this issue.

Good to know you didn't brick your tab.
[Android General] MacArthur67:
Thank you pogodancer!

I'm more or less a noob to the Android platform and really need help to get started with it.

No, I didn't do any IMEI backup before I went ahead with the OTA update and then the 2.0.1 flash tool update.

I didn't think the flash tool firmware upgrade would alter the efs folder. I could not see any efs folder in the scatter files.

Also, I have the origimal IMEI number printed on the box together with the S/N.

Does the firmware upgrade using the flash tool replace the efs folder (and the IMEI)?

Engineer mode, is that a real mode/boot state in Android or just a name in tool apps like Mobileuncle Tools?

What tool do you recommend for the IMEI change? Does Framaroot work to root it on 2.0.1 also?

If I can root my current ROM with framaroot and then edit the IMEI with a tool app it would be so much easier than to reinstall everything again.

I'm thankful for any advice.
[Android General] Dun74:
The firmware upgrade using flashtool erase the IMEI (replaced with a generic one I think).

The Engineer mode is a way to program the MTK chips.. Sometimes we can enter it with *#a_number# but as far as I know not with our tablet.

MobileUncle gives you access to the Engineer mode.

IMO the best way to change the IMEI is MtkDroidTools v2.5.3. When I used Mobileuncle it removed the IMEI without changing it.

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Just for information :

I changed my density just adding ro.sf.lcd_density to 280 in the build.prop.

Working without problem.

The real estate of the screen is much bigger !
[Android General] MacArthur67:
Thanks Dun74!

I will try the MtkDroidTools app.

Do you also know if framaroot still works on v2.0.1?
[Android General] pix106:
i had the same problem last sunday, flashing a firmware failed and my tablet couldn't turn on or whatever. It was stuck in flashmode, and detected as unknown device in windows, so a flash couldn't start. I had a july version and did not ota or updated the rom i was using.

I left the tablet alone until yesterday evening so it discharges completely.

Then i was able to flash stock 2.0.1 firmware using "firmware upgrade" instead of "download" in sp flashtool, so it flashed the new partition table and did not display an error message.

Then i charged the tablet to 15% and could flash the rom i wanted.

Hope it helps you, if your tablet is not detected by sp flashtool, wait longer for the battery to discharge... and try again.
[Android General] pogodancer:
@ MacArthur

Why don't you flash my prerooted rom ? Never mind, you can root your rom with the same update.zip which was for firmware v1.1.2.

Good that you have your IMEI written on the box.:good:

1. Try to open engineer mode with dialing on the phonepad: *#*#3646633#*#*

2. If this does not work install MobileUncleTools and enter the engineer mode:

3. CDS Information

4. Radio Information

5. Phone 1

6. AT+EGMR=1,7,"111111111111111" (replace the 15 digits with your IMEI number)

7. Send-AT-Command-Button

8. Reboot your device and control if the IMEI in system settings is correct.

Like Dun74 recommended you can also go the way over the MTKdroidTool. Sometimes I doesn't work. Just do a control after you have changed the IMEI.
[Android General] Dun74:
Do not forget to get the ROOT from MTKdroidTool (the root button on the bottom). It will not root the device but only switch the shell in root mode.

If you don't do that (as I did first) you don't see any change on reboot.

Anyway the most important is to have a copy of the IMEI written somewhere just in case.
[Android General] Dun74:
I just come back with a question about the storage system.

I clearly understood the change with MTP and the unified storage.

But I still do no understand why it always appear full when empty and I can not copy anything on it.

Here is a screenshot.
[MENTION=4546777]pogodancer[/MENTION] we have the same ROM. Do you have the same ?
[Android General] pogodancer:
@ Dun

I will check it tomorrow.
[Android General] MacArthur67:
@ pogodancer

I'm now on your ROM but I seem to have no luck with the IMEI.

Dialing *#*#3646633#*#* don't work. The string just disapperas when I come to …33#.

MobileUncleTools also don't work for me. After Send-AT-Command I get a message saying "This command is not allowed in UserBuild".

The app is allowed in SuperSU but still it's not able to make changes to the IMEI.

@ Dun74

I installed MtkDroidTools v2.5.3 but I have no luck with that app eiter.

I reboot in CVM mode but make no choice there. Then I connect the tab but it's not getting mounted and revealed in MtkDroidTools.

I have Drivers installed for SP Flash Tool (MediaTek Preloader, MTK USB Port, …). Do I need any other driver?
[Android General] Dun74:
Ok.. the *# behave the same on mine.. MobileOncle too. So now.. it's only because Mkdroidtools do not work on fastboot like flashtool, but on adb. You have to boot your tablet and put it in debug mode (Developer tools... USB debugging).

Then mtkdroid will see your tablet.

Let me know if its ok.
[Android General] MacArthur67:
Oh dear, I forgot to switch on USB Debugging!

I'll try tomorrow again. :p
[Android General] Ninfu:
Can anyone confirm 3g networks band with Mobileuncle on it? (some source 850/2100, some with only 2100)

Thanks in advance!
[Android General] palexr:
Hi, with all the issues some people are having with IMEIs disappearing I am anxious to back mine up. I managed to load the latest ROM here after the tablet died when I was trying flash another one and my IMEI is still there.

However, I want to back it up. I downloaded mobileuncle but it says it "Can't find Cant (sp) find SDCARD". It says that wheter I try to backup to either fo the available options - SDCARD(MTK) or SDCARD2(MTK). Any ideas?
[Android General] MacArthur67:
That was very interesting. Did you use the FNF 2.0.1 stock ROM or pogodancer's 2.0.1 ROM with SP Flash Tool and still have the IMEI printed on the original paperbox left unchanged in your device? That sounds strange. My IMEI, MAC address and S/N are all changed to some generic/fake numbers.

My IMEI now is …00151. What is yours?
[Android General] vagdesign:
The tool that worked for me to change the IMEI is this:

"MTK Engineering Mode" search for it on Play Store.

Use the steps pogodancer provided and after the device reboot,

will have the original device IMEI ;)

Cheers.
[Android General] palexr:
I used the Pogodancer's 2.0.1 ROM and SP Flash Tool and the IMEI number stayed. It is the same as the one on the paperwork that came with the tablet and ends in ****061.

The S/N appears to have changed though.
[Android General] MacArthur67:
@ Dun74

I still have no connection between MtkDroidTools and the tab. What driver are you using exactly and do I need to make any choice in the CVM recovery mode (- install zip from sdcard, install zip from sideload, …).

@ vagdesign

I tried the MTK Engineering Mode app but get the same "This command is not allowed in UserBuild" message as in MobileUncleTools.

The difference is that SuperSU never prompts me to grant MTK Engineering Mode root acess.

Both MobileUncleTools and MTK Engineering Mode behave like my device isn't rooted but it is as far as I can see.

:confused:
[Android General] pogodancer:
My storages (internal and external sdcard) are available. With the stock file explorer I have the best results to use them. See the attached screenshot. Maybe your sdcard was not formatted correctly when you flashed the rom ?
[Android General] pogodancer:
Please do exactly what Dun74 said:

1. Boot your tablet up and activate debugging mode (if it is not).

2. IMPORTANT: Don't power your device off. It has to be running in normal Android mode to be recognized by the MTKdroidTool

3. Deactivate your Antiviurs/Security Suite in Windows

4. Unpack the downloaded MTKdroidTools.7z/zip/rar

5. Open the MTKdroidTool

6. Connect your tablet to the Computer

7. Wait a few seconds (10) until your tablet is seen by the MTKdroidTool

8. Now make screenshots for yourself about the device, IMEI, BlockMap etc.

9. Use the button IMEI and try to back it up

10. If it does not work have a look if the color in MTK... left/down is green. If it is yellow try the root button in MTK...

11. If you want to write back an IMEI without backup you can put in the digits you wrote down before (or screenshooted) in the MTK...IMEI-function.

12. Don't forget to activate your Windows security suite after you finished using the MTK...

Good luck. You will get it.

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Use the MTKdroidTools as I explained above. Or use the way from vagdesign in post #338 with the MTKengeneeringTool.

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Be sure that your device is rooted. Reset the supersu data. So supersu should ask for each app again for your permission. Try MobileUncle or MTKengineering again.

If you need more root (from the shell) you can get it with the MTKdroidTools temporary (without flashing the boot.img). Maybe this can help you.

Good luck.
[Android General] Robbo69:
I would also like to know this. Can someone answer please.
[Android General] MacArthur67:
Success!

:good:

Finally! I just made my first ever phone call on it!

Thanks pogodancer!

The error I did (except forgetting to activate USB Debugging again after flashing your ROM) was that I rebooted in CVM Recovery mode.

It works great now for the first time! Pheeewww!

Next thing to do is to change the S/N if it's possible in the same way. Pity that I never backed up the WiFi MAC address when I bought the tab but I guess that isn't really important. Maybe I can use a MAC from an old unused phone to avoid potential conflicts with other 3GS users on the same generic/fake MAC (unlikely).
[Android General] shpitz:
Is there anyone who makes costume ROM except from RileyROM?
[Android General] Deepakg27:
gr8
[Android General] Dun74:
Ok, maybe. Is there a way to force re-format while flashing one more time your 2.0.1 rom ?
[Android General] pogodancer:
There is not only one available. All available "custom" roms are modified (rooted and cleaned) stockroms. But the stockroms are not too bad (maybe exept the unified storage with write permissions). On the otherside the chance is very small to see a Cyanogen or Omni rom in the future.

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1. I cannot imagine that formatting without flashing works because of the unified storage. But I guess I never tried.

2. To be sure for formatting everything while flashing a rom maybe the choice of the flash tool could help. When I am right I flashed everything with the new flashtool version 5. And as far as I know it formatted each time without having a choice for formatting or not. If you don't want to google for the flashtool I use you can download my stockrom v2.0.1. I have packed it in. The download is fast - you will have it within a few minutes.

3. If you use other flashtools maybe the setting "Format all + Download" could help.

Good luck.
[Android General] palexr:
Hmm, couldn't see anyway to restore S/N there (MTK Engineering Mode app)? Does it matter that the S/N has apparently changed? As I said the IMEI is still there.
[Android General] pogodancer:
My answer which you quoted belongs to do a backup of your IMEI and to restore it in case.

If you mean the MAC address as S/N I think you should not have problems using the one you have now. Normally each device in the world should have a special MAC (Hardware) address to identify your device (in case of losing etc). I think it would be a big accident if in your mobile net is another mobile number which is registered with your MAC address.

But if it's important for you to change the MAC you could google for something like this:

How to change Wlan Mac Address on MTK Devices
[Android General] DiMacho:
MIUI had a Rom for the Ifive Mini 3GS. But it was based on the older firmware. Only info in Chinese and on a blog with no explanation! :cowboy:
[Android General] pogodancer:
Very interesting. Thanks DiMacho. Lest keep an eye on it.
[Android General] DiMacho:
http://mikecanex.wordpress.com/2014/04/26/ifive-mini-3gs-to-use-miui/

http://translate.google.com/transla...ttp://www.5fans.com.cn/thread-134218-1-1.html
[Android General] MacArthur67:
MIUI

That would be very interesting if there is/will be a MIUI V5/6 on KitKat ROM for the iFive 3GS.

I have a Xiaomi 1S here. Clumsy (bulky) phone but I like the MIUI in it (once you get used to the mix of apps and widgets).

The MIUI Launcher (from Xiaomi, not the themes to other launchers) is terrible compared with "the real thing" in my opinion.
[Android General] dariob74:
I do not know what to do anymore, now when I connect the tablet to the pc sees it as alcatel single RNDIS interface with any driver I try to configure it puts the exclamation point I'm about to go crazy and in the meantime I see my tablet more and more as a paperweight

absurd
[Android General] palexr:
Hi, don't give up! Mine did exactly the same thing - Alcatel and all. I just suddenly was able to flag the tablet. I think it had to completely run the battery down by leaving it for a few days. I then plugged it into a charger (no led to show it was doing anything) for a while and then went through the flashing process and my 3gs was back!
[Android General] Dun74:
I use the last so flashtool v5 I think. But to be sure I flashed one more time my tablet.. This time with format all+download and YES my internal storage is now OK.

Will download your version of flashtool next time. But as I am living for now in avcontry where 1Mo ADSL internet is a luxury I can not download 400mo every day ;)

Thanks for the advise
[Android General] MacArthur67:
@ Dun74

@ dariob74

As you well know I'm a noob to Android and can't teach you anything but my tab is working very fine now and I can share my little gained experience in this.

Flashing was no big problem using SP Flash Tool v5.1352.01 and the MediaTek PreLoader USB VCOM Port driver only, once I choose <Firmware Update> instead of the default <Download Only>.

The problem was the IMEI but thanks to all help I got here I now know how to handle that in the future (I think).

I guess that FNF will relase a new version on their site soon and then we will start all over again! :p

http://www.ifive.com.cn/service/downloads/ifive mini3 3GS/index.html
[Android General] dariob74:
ok thanks for all the support I was able to resurrect my 3gs ifive

thanks to all
[Android General] azam426:
For those who suffering IMEI invalid issue,

Try this method..

[YOUTUBE]22493K0URz4[/YOUTUBE]
[Android General] geertkol:
What is the best launcher for the mini 3gs? I flashed pogodancer's ROM 2.01 and everything is fine. No problems at all. IMEI number not changed. Flash with Windows 7 32 bits. 64 bit does not work. I now have Apex launcher. Any ideas?
[Android General] palexr:
Apex is good, personnally I use Nova Launcher. You can also download Google Now launcher, but I find a bit clunky.
[Android General] pogodancer:
@ geertkol

Apex, Nova, Holo are fine. I prefer Holo.
[Android General] geertkol:
I will try Holo. Thanks.
[Android General] pogodancer:
Don't forget to set the speed for desktop and drawer to the fastest. You will like it.
[Android General] kchrz:
Multiple Users

I have a question about this tablet.

Is that possilble run Multiple users Accounts? It had to be integrated in any 4.2.2 Android, but i am not shure, that it works with 3G.

Thanks
[Android General] pogodancer:
I uploaded just the flashtool for you. It's only 26mb.

FlashTool-Driver-HowToDo

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Why don't you try it ? I never did.
[Android General] kchrz:
It is simple, because i dont have this tablet yet. I want to buy it (this week), but multiple users acount is my conditin.

Can you anyone please try it? Thanks.
[Android General] jackgar:
I don't see the option in settings... sorry. I'm already used to not seeing this in any device that I have, whether it has 4.2.2 or above...:crying:
[Android General] geertkol:
Holo launcher is great on this tablet. I have Antutuscore 30216. A great little device. Pogodancer, thanks for your Rom and all the help!
[Android General] geertkol:
Hello Pogodancer and others. I have one final question. I have made a nandroid backup from the complete system. When there are problems in the future, what is the best option. 1. Recover backup with Rom Toolbox app i used, 2. Do a factory reset from the system settings, 3. Flash the rom with the flashtool and pc. I want to learn the android sytem better, so your answers are appreciated. I wish all users of the Ifive mini 3gs succes with there device. I'm a happy user!!
[Android General] selmandeli:
I have a problem with the GPS on pogodancer's 2.0.1 custom ROM. I can see but can't lock on satellites. Can anyone confirm this or it's only on mine? Is there any fix?

Edit: I get fix after 20 minutes.
[Android General] geertkol:
gps 2.01 rom

The gps on the Pogodancer 2.01 ROM is fine. I use gps faster app for a quicker lock. Now outside 5 seconds. Without the app a little longer. So it is definitely not the rom.
[Android General] Dun74:
If you don't use an app that pre download the satellites coordinates you will have to wait for more than 5 to 10mn before the first lock.

Then it will be almost instantly.
[Android General] pogodancer:
@ geertkol

1. Factory reset from system settings doesn't work anymore with the customer recovery. You have to boot into clockwork via app and do wipe/factory reset.

2. You also come to the recovery easily when your device is off. Keep holding volume+ and power together.

3. In the recovery you can restore your nandroid with backup+restore.

Have phun.
[Android General] geertkol:
[MENTION=4546777]pogodancer[/MENTION]

Thanks for the clear answer how tot recover. But i have one question left. I,ve made a succesfull backup from my system with ROM Tools. I thought i made a twrp backup, but the folder on my SD card shows Clockwork. Its a little confusing. What's the difference between cmw and twrp? And does it made a difference when i recover?
[Android General] marteenas:
bricked my device.. I've put a memory card in which was fat32, set it to be used as main memory, then some time after - removed it, formatted it to be NTFS, put it back in, tab started to lag like hell, selected to restart it, turned off - doesnt react to button presses now.

Have no idea what to do, or what's happened...

My PC recognizes it as ifive mini 3gs, any ideas?
[Android General] pogodancer:
@ geertkol

Delete the backups you made. Do backups and restores via recovery only. Make a new backup. TWRP is another kind of recovery not compatible with clockwork.
[Android General] marteenas:
fixed this wee issue myself, looked up for a force reboot method, and its "hold the power button for 10 seconds"

but there is a definite issue with NTFS file system and ifive mini 3Gs... :victory:
[Android General] pogodancer:
Hey pix106

thank you very much for this trick. I read that a few users were very happy to revive their devices again on that way. It should be fixed in post 1.:good:
[Android General] yudie81:
Root

Thanks:o
[Android General] ffed:
3G: WCDMA 2100MHz

NETWORK: 900MHz, 1800MHz

(Source: orientaldeal.com)
[Android General] Xperia-Ray:
Update 6/8/2014: Just got this tablet today :)

The Retina display is Superb! - time to play and make a review :)
[Android General] ffed:
SUPER!!

I can't wait to see/read your review ;))

Probably I'll receive mine tomorrow.. (I hope it)
[Android General] azam426:
Is it single sim or dual sim??
[Android General] jonahy:
Single Sim

2G：GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz

3G：WCDMA 2100 MHz

Data Support: GPRS/EDGE/HSPA/HSDPA+
[Android General] yiphoming:
Procedure to change the internal storage size

Now it can change the internal storage size.

I change my ifive internal storage to 8G.

http://www.5fans.com.cn/thread-130967-1-1.html
[Android General] ffed:
Why have you change it?

And what happened to the other 8gb of internal storage? How can you use it now? (The ifive has 16Gb of internal storage)
[Android General] yiphoming:
The current setting is reserved 2G for internal app storage only.

Other size is reserved as sd storage.

So it is hard to install big size app or games.
[Android General] ffed:
Only 2G?

Sorry but I don't understand...if the internal storage is 16Gb why can I use only 2G (or 8Gb with your method)? How can I use the other memory? If I don't have a sd card..how can I use all the memory?
[Android General] yiphoming:
yes. the whole storage is 16G.

but only 2G is for app installation.

others are for files storage such as picture or music etc.

are u a new android user?
[Android General] ffed:
Yes, we can say that I'm new.... (I stopped using Android 5yrs ago but now I'm coming back)

With the sd card there're no limits? Or also in there I've a maximum of Gb?

Could you explain me how do you've change it to 8Gb, please?

Thanks a lot!! :)
[Android General] jonahy:
Just got delivered at my work place. It had 1.07 firmware. D/led 1.09 put on sd card flashed then d/l root updated zip..flashed ... rooted. removed all Chinese apps Installed all my apps, put on T-mobile US sim card in made phone call, got data... was 2 g edge speed. well data it is slow as expected but do can get online and good have back up when wifi its not available.

Screen is pretty good, build quality is passable definitely its not ipad or Samsung smooth but for the price its ok. Vibration on this tablet is not that subtle. The LED notification light it just way too bright. Speaker is surprising loud.

But I do have that earphone compatible issue with my Soul ear-bud.

Voice its very quite only can hear the instrument. like auto karaoke the song ..ha. (I hope its not hardware problem)

I connect a Sony blue tooth headphone that work and sound fine. will use other wired head phone to test.

I'm not gamer but will install some just too see how far can push. Run Antutu got score 28174 ,its like snapdragon 600 level I guess.

So far its decent tablet and can do all the things i need to do.(reading rss, 1080p movies,youtube , skype, phone calls etc) .

Ok tested 4 headphones seems if u have a iPhone compatibility connections not gonna play well with ifive 3gs. Even a earbud come with a one of mySamsung phone didn't work. My sennheiser headphone do work since it doesn't has mic or volume control in wire. What's up with that? Not too convenient since now aday many good headphones or earbuds all have that mic built in connection.
[Android General] ffed:
How can I download the 1.09 firmware?

(There're possibilities to un-root?)

Antutu X gives me 19000
[Android General] jonahy:
http://pan.baidu.com/s/1i3FVX9V?qq-pf-to=pcqq.c2c

Its a rar file. unrar it inside its the zip file you can flash.

After root I also remove all preload google app then re-intalled from Playstore.
[Android General] yiphoming:
There are 3 main steps

1. install mtk driver in Windows

2. generate the new partition files

3. flash the new partition files to ifive

You can refer to the following webpage and download the tools to do this.

It is a Chinese webpage.

http://www.5fans.com.cn/thread-130967-1-1.html
[Android General] bennz:
Hi all,

I am expecting to get mine in couple of days. Is the original ROM any good or there are more suited ROMs which use the best of the CPU/RAM for this tablet?
[Android General] ffed:
Hi all,

is secure to update via OTA? (I've the possibility to get firmware 1.09 via OTA)

Or is better if I download it and then I flash it?

Thanks!
[Android General] yiphoming:
i use ota to update the firmware 1.0.9