yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android General] yudie81:
Hi yiphoming, can you give me ATTACHED FILES of update.zip for v1.0.7. Thanks:o
[Android General] bennz:
So what is the best and most popular Custom ROM for this tablet as of now ?

Im thinking to buy one seeing good review and overall good value for money
[Android General] shpitz:
iFive Mini 3GS RileyROM 1.5

http://www.freaktab.com/showthread.php?16813-iFive-Mini-3GS-RileyROM-1-5

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Someone can make a nice theme for status bat or for the all tablet?
[Android General] pogodancer:
Could you explain the difference to the rooted stockrom please. Thanks.
[Android General] shpitz:
rooting allows you to make changes that require superuser privileges an the device

And apps that need privileged activities such as Titanium Backup.
[Android General] bennz:
What are the most common problems issues with this tablet ? In terms of hardware,-software problems even on a customized ROM
[Android General] Sa9aX:
FnF iFive Mini 3GS

Hi

I got myself a new table this my details:

Model : FNF iFive Mini 3GS

Baseband : MOLY.WR8.W1315.MD.WG.MP.V35, 2014/04/02

Build : F401_ifive_mini_3GS_442_V1.1.1_20140815 (KOT49H)

CPU : Mediatek MT6592 x 8

GPU : Mali-450 MP

Are there any customs ROM available for this unit?

I hear mention MTK... in this forum is it same as MT...? Mine is MT can I use the MTK stuff?
[Android General] Dun74:
From the main post:

Init.d/Busybox added

Autoinstall from External SD "autoinstall" folder on first boot.

Google Play Store fixes added to all greater compatibility with apps.

English as default language

Debloated of all Chinese apps

I tried it.. The boot animation is changed.. Then a few application are gone. I didn't tried the 1.5 but the previous versions wasn't as stable as the rooted stock rom.
[Android General] pogodancer:
Who is using this or who needs it ?

Who needs this. The most users use Titanium or other backup apps. The advantage of such apps is that your last settings (passwords, scores etc.) were restored additionally.

I prefer to use Xposed Framework with "Play Store Fixes". Here you know what you do.

That is not a real reason for me to use a modified stockrom.

The most modified stockroms are debloated more or less. In the mini3GS-case it is easy just to delete the 4 or 5 apks or rename the apps to xxx.apk.bak with a root explorer in system/app or system/priv-app

That is my impression also. And I like the 5FNF bootscreen and animation. If not you can change it easily in system/media/bootanimation.zip. Thank you.

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Ohhhh.

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Yes Sir.
[Android General] Sa9aX:
USB Problem

Hi

I got a problem with my Tablet miniUSB when I connect to my computer it only charges there are no drives for SDCard0 & SDCard1 on my computer, I can't transfer & I can't use Flash tool at all also the window in the tablet about USB connection doesn't show up anymore.

Developer Options, USB debugging, Unknown sources (Security) are all on, I've tried to reset to factory default it still the same it only charges that all it does when I connect to my computer.

Sal
[Android General] pogodancer:
That is OK. With the new unified storage (from version 1.1.2 on your device is showing up on your computer just like a mobile device f.e. as a camera). Open the device in your windows explorer and you will see 1 or 2 (external sd) storages which you can copy from/to.

When you want to flash you have to shutdown your device. Please download my latest modified stockrom and read the how-to. Then you will know what to do for flashing your tablet.
[Android General] bennz:
Where can i download the stock ROM from ? In case install a custom Rom and dont like it or has issues.

And is there a list of bloatware/Chinese app which can be safely removed from stock ROM without causing any issues?
[Android General] Sa9aX:
I have version 1.1.1, there are no (external SD) storages on windows explorer when I connect the tablet to my computer that's what I am trying to say.

Latest stockrom where?
[Android General] shpitz:
http://www.5fans.com.cn/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=139452&extra=page=1&filter=typeid&typeid=123

http://www.ifive.com.cn/service/downloads/ifive mini3 3GS/index.html
[Android General] bennz:
Thanks a lot:)

Where can I get the ifive apps and launcher separately? I am thinking to use RileyROM but it doesnt have the launcher or ifive apps (not sure if they are useful or needed)
[Android General] MacArthur67:
I'm having some problems with the headset connection on my 3GS. I can't get any of my headsets with microphone to work on it. The mic isn't working and the sound becomes mono. I have tried Xiaomi and THL original headphones with mic that came with other devices. I also tried some iPhone headsets. Simple 3.5 mm 3 connectors stereo plug works fine for only stereo sound though. Does anyone know if the 3GS has a mic connection in the 3.5 mm socket?
[Android General] Sa9aX:
No Tablet device on device manager

Hi

My tablet is not showing up on device manager (its connected to the computer) no Tablet driver is showing up I can't access Tablet SDCard at all even I can't use Flash tools is telling me there is no device.

How do I fix this?

USB Debugging = ON

Unknowed Sources = ON
[Android General] bennz:
Have you installed the right driver for it? I had the issue with another brand tablet and it ended up being related to the driver, even for showing the storage
[Android General] Sa9aX:
How can I install the driver it if there is no device tablet (driver) is shown on device manager?

My computer can't recognize my tablet so there is no driver is shown on device manager.

Sal
[Android General] bennz:
Sometimes you can just run the driver executable (if there is one) without the need to connect the device. However I am not sure if it helps or not. It was just a suggestion and something to try :)
[Android General] Sa9aX:
I tried that, tried "Driver_Auto_Installer_v1.1208.00" message I got "Do Not support Win NT earlier version..." that funny message since I have Win 8 (x64) running and the other "MTK_Android_USB_Driver" I can't install this because there is no tablet driver listed on device manager, I tried to create one but that didn't work, maybe its a tablet problem maybe its switched off or doesn't work I don't know.

If there was a custom ROM that doesn't use a Flash-Tool you just copy it to Exteral SDCard and use System Recovery mode to install the custom ROM probably might fix it or not. Is there a custom ROM or Stock ROM that doesn't use the Flash-Tool?
[Android General] MacArthur67:
It's your 64-bit Win that's the problem I think. I tried 64-bit Win 7 and that also didn't work. Other members in this thread has reported the same problem. Find a 32-bit Win machine and you will be fine.
[Android General] Sa9aX:
Installing the driver worked on my old laptop (Win 7) but it still didn't recognize my tablet there is no tablet device on the device manager in my laptop.
[Android General] pix106:
I didn't have any problem with 64bit drivers, i have been using them on 2 different win7 64bit computers, it's working like a charm on both of them.

First time I only plugged my switched off tablet, was asked for driver install, browsed to the driver folder... and voilà.

Maybe your system os not clean enough, try using driver cleaner or some cleaning tools that would remove any mtk driver you tried, and start over from a clean state.
[Android General] geertkol:
Maybe using another USB port to connect. You need a 32 bit Windows 7. Disable wifi or network when you connect the tablet. Otherwise a standard and wrong driver could be downloaded. I hope this helps. In my case using another USB port solved the problem.
[Android General] Sa9aX:
I already tried with a different computer (Win 7) with no network & also tried other USBs, windows still doesn't recognize the tablet.

The only thing it does the tablet when I connect to computer it charges and that's all.

You think there is something wrong with tablet?
[Android General] geertkol:
Maybe a new installed Windows is better for result. I used a clean installed Windows 7 32 bit. Otherwise use drivercleaner or a similar app tot remove mtk driver from PC and start again. If the tablet is normaly working on the current ROM the tablet should be fine. Succes to find a solution.
[Android General] bennz:
Have you tried to factory reset ?
[Android General] Sa9aX:
Yes I did.

Maybe some software overwritten a script file on root drive (Phone Internal storage) and change a value on USB section (USB OTG?) switched off I don't know I just thinking some idea.

Sal
[Android General] bennz:
Maybe contact the seller and see if he accepts returns or exchange ? Was it working before with the same computer and cable and now its not? or it never worked like that
[Android General] Dun74:
It works with the olds Nokia headsets.. I did some research and found there is 2 standards. Our seems to be OMTP. Simple converter exist.

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I don't think so. It s very difficult to install these drivers. You have to manually install them because the correct device only appear about 5 seconds before switching to charger.

Even with the right drivers installed I have to plug 2 or 3 times before flashtool detect it.

Don't give up!
[Android General] Sa9aX:
It was working fine when I bought it (eBay). There was an update on the tablet so I did the update (from update settings) but I don't think that created the problem still working even with the update, I still haven't done any flash yet.

The company were I bought they test tablets before sending it I can see that it was already setup for English language.

It has a warranty I just bought it a week ago, it can only be replaced or money back when its dead on arrival.

I've already talked with seller for getting it fixed but I still haven't received any answer yet.

Sal

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I tried that nothing pops up when I connect it and also there is nothing related to the tablet on device manager.

I have a few different flashtools "MTKDroidTools", "MT6592 - Smart Phone Flash Tool" and "Sony Mobile Flasher" and drivers "MTK Android USB Driver" and "Driver Auto Installer v1.1208.00" none of them work or fail to install because there is no tablet driver on device manager.

Sal
[Android General] Jajku:
Eny ideas for dock station for this tablet?

With DVD rom few USB, DVI for big monitor or Without DVD rom?
[Android General] Ninfu:
Someone, please.

Thank you.
[Android General] bennz:
So the tablet is working at all and just not being recognized ? or it doesn't even turn on? have you tried to connect it to PC while the charger is connected? (I had to do that for a chinese tablet once to be recognized...)
[Android General] Sa9aX:
Tablet works, computer doesn't recognized my tablet it only charges if connected to computer.
[Android General] bennz:
Could someone confirm the language mentioned in the photo below is in the list of input languages for the keyboard (not the system)

[IMG="Persian"]http://i58.tinypic.com/2yxfy2q.jpg[/IMG]
[Android General] Robbo69:
Just received my 3GS. MobileUncle shows 3G only 2100 (no 850). (MobileUncle actually shows 3G as 2000 but may be coding error)
[Android General] DiMacho:
As I said on freaktab: Yes!

[MENTION=6025752]Ninfu[/MENTION], I have Vodafone NL 1800 3G
[Android General] Jajku:
Mobileuncletools report bandmodes in use

GSM Mode

EGSM900

DCS1800

UMTS Mode

WCDMA-IMT-2000

Not enablet

PCS1900

GSM850
[Android General] MacArthur67:
The tab seems to only support IMT-2000, no CLR-850.

The IMT-2000 standard is frequency band 2100 MHz.

(a bit confusing but here is an explanation http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UMTS_frequency_bands)

MobileUncle reports what modes that are active but that depends on what your service provider use.

I guess the SIM card is involved also in what bands/modes are activated (i.e. if they are available in the hardware and the network).

My SP has GSM 850, 900, 1800 and 1900 and all are active and available in the 3GS.

As for UMTS my SP has CLR-850 and IMT-2000 but only IMT-2000 is active.

CLR-850 can't be ctivated and I therefor draw the conclusion that the 3GS don't have CLR-850.

@ DiMacho

I think you are on GSM @ 1800 MHz and 3G (UMTS) at 2100 MHz.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_UMTS_networks
[Android General] MacArthur67:
Hmm, I suspected that it had something to do with the pin configuration, but OMTP is the standard that Samsung use I think and we all know what brand Android phones Ch brands love to copy. I will look for an old Nokia headset and test.
[Android General] Ninfu:
Thank you very much.
[Android General] momo77998:
Great review bro! cheers:good:
[Android General] Jajku:
MTK USB Drivers

I have MTK USB Drivers ver.1.1236.00 enybod knows if nywer drivers are for Win 8.1 64bit+

I try use flash tool but ,tablet comes up and disapper with indeterminate device, error message and flash tool dont find tablet ,

When power on ,Windows find tablet.
[Android General] Sa9aX:
Updates & Customs ROMs

Hi

Have bought this kind of tablet anyone know what's the best thing to do? Do I need an upgrade (F401_ifive_mini_3GS_442_V1.1.1_20140815).

Are there customs ROMS available for this tablet?

Sal
[Android General] DL0:
Pogodancer 2.01 - Excellent iFive Mini 3GS ROM!

Thank you Pogodancer for offering this cleaned ROM!

I followed the instructions in the F401_ifive_mini_3GS_442_V2.0.1_20140828_mod rar file and updated my factory 2.01 ROM with no issues. IMEI and MAC address weren't deleted. Everything worked I used 64bit Windows 7 for the installation.

I really appreciate the work you did with this ROM and especially the work you didn't do. Too many ROM modifications change the boot animation/logo and add software that I don't need. Thanks for not changing the boot animation and keeping the apps to the basics.

Since I'm in the U.S. with limited 3G options I haven't added a SIM card, but had no problem using GPS with Google Maps and other apps without a SIM card. The FM radio also works fine. Battery life on the iFive Mini 3GS is on par or better than other Chinese tablets I own (Pipo S2, Ainol Novo Flame, Meiying HD+ ...) and application/browsing performance is far superior to the dual-core tablets.

For others interested in cleaning out the Chinese bloatware and getting root access to the iFive Mini 3GS, try this ROM first!

Has anyone tried using an SDXC TF card in this tablet? My 32GB SDHC card is filling up!
[Android General] pogodancer:
Thanks DL0. If you want to know whether a 64 GB card works I can check that this evening.

Edit:

A 64GB-card is recognized and seems to work. See the screenshot but I didn't test more. Back into Windows the card is only shown with 27GB and wants to be formatted. I think you should have a try.
[Android General] dariob74:
Good evening guys, some time ago I had a problem with the flash of the rom version 1.1.2 and 2.1, the tablet would not turn on and did not include the flash, I solved it and now all is fine memory is available to install applications.

But I wanted to proceed with the root of the tablet to install and Xposed else is there a system to do just the root or you're forced to flash the 2.1 mod that already has root?

Thanks so much
[Android General] DiMacho:
Next time try to search for root in thisntopic. You can achive root with the same method as the root for 1.1.2 update.zip.
[Android General] geertkol:
Hello Guys, can anybody tell me whitch system apps can be hibernated with the Greenify app with xposed module? Greenify app is a fantastic app for the battery life of the Ifive mini 3 gs.
[Android General] geertkol:
I asked the question about the hibernation of the system apps, because we can get some extra juice out of our device. What systemapps are safe to hibernate? Any idea?
[Android General] Sa9aX:
Any ROMS or Updates?

Hi

I have "F401_ifive_mini_3GS_442_V1.1.1_20140815"

Are there any ROMS updates for this version?

I heard there is "V2.0.1_20140828_mod" will it work with the above version?

If it does work what I need to do?

If not what other version I can use? Updates?

Sal
[Android General] BigBurke:
Broken Screen

Hello, my screen is broken and completely unresponsive, I'm wondering how I remove the back of the tablet, can the screen be replaced, and exactly what screen it is?

Thanks for your help!
[Android General] palexr:
Hi, I was wondering if anyone has found a way of turning the notification LEDs off? I have never experienced such bright LEDs!!! At night it is like a blinking XMas tree. Using the tablet as a Kindle reader at night is seriously disrupted by having a searchlight shone in eyes...

I have looked in xposed but couldn't get anythign to work from there. But then again I don't really know what i am doing there.
[Android General] pogodancer:
Flash it with the flashtool.

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I have no other ideas than xposed framework.
[Android General] Robbo69:
The light is letting you know you have new emails or text messages. If you turn off synching they won't get downloaded automatically and the flashing blue light won't come on. You can check for emails by switching on sync then switching it off again after any new emails etc have downloaded.
[Android General] pogodancer:
@ palexr

What about XLED or xposed LED control?
[Android General] BigBurke:
Help!

Anybody any ideas??
[Android General] palexr:
I know what the LEDs are doing, I just wanted to turn them off as they are too bright! I have used tasker for the moment to control when sync is on and off.
[Android General] JayBourne:
This, the Cube Talk 9x or an other Chinese tablet?

Please help me decide! :)
[Android General] MacArthur67:
The iFive 3GS is 8" (7.85") and the Cube Talk 9X is 10" (9.7"). You can't really compare them. A bit different use I think.

If you prefer the 8" form factor (I do for most things nowadays) and want built in 3G you should really consider the 3GS.

If you don't need 3G I think you should look at the iFive Mini 4. It has the RK3288 SoC.

If you prefer the 10" form factor (I do for watching movies in bed :) ) and want built in 3G, the Cube Talk 9X seems like a good choice. But forget their claims of 40,000 points in AnTuTu. That's a clear case of AnTuTu cheating. I guess it's only slightly faster than the iFive 3GS. MTK8392 is basically the same as MTK6592.

If you can be without the built-in 3G and you are prepared for some early firmware problems you might want to wait a couple of weeks for the iFive Air (RK3288).
[Android General] Jajku:
Well review http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2789340

Its difficult say what is better Cube got huge battery 9600mAh , but FNF is lightweight 600 vs 300 grams about.

Not big things actually other is 10 inch other 8 inch and Cube got newer processor.
[Android General] bpgoll:
Please Help

I try to flash my device with 2.0.1 mod

but the proses stop because the device disconnected

and now my pc won't detect my device :(

what should i do now??

edited:

my PC recognized as DA USb port

but flashtool still won't detected
[Android General] JayBourne:
I think I'll go for the Cube 9X as the price is almost the same and as you guys said the processor is newer and I realised I don't really mind having a 9 inch tablet.

Is the Cube 9X overall the best tablet for the money you can buy? (around $200)

Please let me know and I'll be ordering the Cube. :)
[Android General] kchrz:
V2.0.1 root

Hi there,

I need a little hepl. I just bougt this tablet. Need to make a root, but I have firmware : F401_ifive_mini_3GS_442_V2.0.1_20140828, so i cant find any working root. Is there any way? I dont want to flash new rom, i already kill one phone (THL) before.

Thanks.
[Android General] MacArthur67:
I don't think anyone can answer to that question as it depends on what you will use it for.

Both are good I think but I personally don't want the Cube tab because of their silly fake AnTuTu score. Pity because I think it's a really good tab.

Personally I can't wait to get my hands on the iFive Air 9.7".

I don't need one more tab with built in phone and iFive has not engaged so deeply in the AnTuTu cheating (yet).
[Android General] MacArthur67:
Smart case

Does anyone know of any good "smart case" for the 3GS?

I have bought 2 cases already on AliExpress that the sellers claim is for 3GS but none of them fit.

See the attached photo for the cases that I have tried.

The case to the left is too small and can't be used at all. The case to the right is a little bit to big and is obviously made for another tab with buttons on the upper long side.
[Android General] JayBourne:
Yeah, too bad that Cube is faking AnTuTu scores, but I think it's still a good tablet.

I think the iFive tablets and the Cube Talk 9X are the best options for my budget, I just need to be convinced before I purchase one or the other. :)
[Android General] Jajku:
I try use SP Android MTK Flash Tool v5.1352.01 in Windows XP SP3 machine.

I think i get all drives installed ok ,when i try use flash tool i get error message -setup is wrong,try install again-

Is it like stand alo not need install at all?
[Android General] MacArthur67:
Yes, you can get a replacement screen on AliExpress for ~40 USD.

But, with Alibaba and AliExpress you can't know really what you get.

Send a message to the sellers and see if they seem to know what they are selling.

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Blac...ni-3gs-touch-screen-Digitizer/2030123169.html
[Android General] Jajku:
Is there eny software for PC to tablet ,for mails ,phone setitings ,pictures etc ,FNF supported?
[Android General] Jajku:
Well not actually smart case?

But this fit nicely to my 3GS http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Blac...r-7-Inch-and-8-Inch-Tablet-PC/1786723015.html

And its decent case.
[Android General] geertkol:
In my opinion the best case for the Ifive mini 3gs is the Folio PU Leather Folding Stand Case in black you can order from shops like Banggood. The speaker holes are not exactly in the right place. But you can symply drill some holes in the right place (I have done that). This case you can get also in different colours when you search the internet. In addition i want to give you and all other readers of this thread some tips and trics that made my device buttersmooth.

1. First install the Pogodancer 2.01 modded Rom;

2. Install the Greenify app from the Play Store and auto hibernate all apps. Do not hibernate system apps (need xposed installed). I tested this. It made my system unstable after i done that. My battery loses only about 2% off juice now in 24 hours when sleeping! I can use my device about 6,5 to 7 hours with contant use;

3. I installed an app called Boosters Battery Saver Pro and marked all the check boxes of this Performance Booster, Ram Booster, Internet Booster, Digitizer Booster and Battery Saver. It made my device more smooth, also the wifi is even better than it already was;

4. I installed the Rom Toolbox Lite app from the Play Store and made a Clockwork backup of the whole system and did a factory reset. All went great, no problems at all. Above mentioned tips made my device buttersmooth and i am very happy with it. In my opinion it performs better than my ipad 3 with ios 8. I hope it can help some people. Have fun with your device!