yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Device Reviews and Information] jy_P:
First root your phone using this VROOT (http://pan.baidu.com/s/1kT7dCSv)

Look at the word document in the ZIP for instructions.

Next, install supeUser from playstore, start it, allow it to run as root when you'll get the chinesse promt from VROOT; chose the option on the right for "allow" (the left is "denied"). Then let SuperUser install its binary, reboot, remove the VRoot tool from Setting, apps... It will probably be the last app at the end of the list.

Now you are rooted in English... Next, the recovery:

Use MTKDroidtool in XDA (easy to find using google). Allow it to connect to your phone as ROOT (click on ROOT in MTKDroidTool), you'll have accept on the phone when MTKDroidTool will try to access the phone as Root. You should get a green box at the bottom once it will be connected as root.

Click on the "root, backup, recovery" tab, then click on the big Recovery & boot button with the option (on the right) to use boot from the phone.

MTKDroidtool will then prompt you to add Clockworkmod recovery, click yes, then it will ask you if you want to write it back to the phone, click Yes, then it will ask you if you want to reboot in recovery...

At this point, it is up to you. You can keep ClockworkMod Recovery, it works fine using volume up/down. Or you can use it to flash the TWRP recovery... They both do thesamething. TWRP is nicer just because it supports touchscreen, but other than that, I Like both.

Let me know if you have other questions.

...And click the "thanks" button if that helped.
[Device Reviews and Information] stanlawren:
Google speaks Russian too

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The screen is called leather pattern
[Device Reviews and Information] amirx19:
I am from israel and speak hebrew not russian :).
[Device Reviews and Information] Baumhouse:
Then choose Hebrew on Google translator. Oh, man....
[Device Reviews and Information] chilin_dude:
Is there anyway to customise this screen? I have same issue that cant get rid of the icons top right even when they are read.

I'd also like to get rid of the old school clock and have the digital one (that you can swipe right to). Thanks
[Device Reviews and Information] blips75:
with gravitybox you can full customize your phone
[Device Reviews and Information] jy_P:
I have the one from AliExpress at around 10$, it is perfect.

I even order a 2nd one to replace it when it will have too many scratches on it.

:)

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[Device Reviews and Information] mantiyeah:
I heard that this phone has some problems with the camera flash.

Is it possible to fix it or work oround it with a different camera app?

I want to buy it for my mom. All she needs is battery life, whattsapp and a decent camera
[Device Reviews and Information] FoX80:
Exactly the same problem I'm having!!

I don't know privacy password is this?! How can I solve this problem without formating the phone?

I' ve installed rom 1.1.1 from need rom using TWRP and I cannot even pass this screen :(

Please help because I can't even use the phone...
[Device Reviews and Information] Byte_Me:
I am not aware of any other solution. But you can backup the nvram, and restore it after the format. Maybe you can keep the IMEI and MAC and other stuff and still get rid of the passcode.
[Device Reviews and Information] FoX80:
Do I restore de Nvram with TWRP?

And the format is "format the whole flash" or "whole flash except Bootloader"? And is made with the phone turned off?

And, in case I delete the IMEIs, how can I restore them?

EDIT: I'm really in deep s**t! I tried to restore my backup and I' m seeing the same message of privacy password!!

I'm in despair... :(

Sorry for all the questions, but I don't know how to proced...

EDIT 2: I've formatted except bootloader but now my phone doesn't turn on!!

I've also tried the reset button and nothing!

What can I do?
[Device Reviews and Information] jy_P:
Don'T worry.

You can reflash it. IT is going to take you sometime reading about it, but it is not complicated.

You have a bunch of options. OEM ROM, or custom ROMs... All available here and on Needrom.com,, in most case, with instruction and tool require (mainly flashtool).

Your EMEI are probably writen in the back of the phone and on a sticker that came with the phone in the box. Once you'll have the phone up and running, install mobileuncle (from Play store and use it to write back your IMEI, search on youtube, it is easy).

Just remember that you'll have to reset the phone before pluginthe usb cable after you will have click on the "download" (or something else, not sure anymore) button in the UI. It is easy too. Take some time to relax, get a beer (or 5), and everything will go fine :)

Many of us have been there too.

And thank me after it! :)
[Device Reviews and Information] FoX80:
I can thank you now :D

I' m trying to reflash it as I did before and nothing. The phone wont turn on and in SPFT doesn't show the ok message. And I' m 4 hours away to go to work :(

EDIT: And I'm really having a beer... a cannot be without this phone... not now! :(

EDIT2: Now I'm having this error:
[Device Reviews and Information] jy_P:
Try flashing the original Rom then. If that still doesn't work try only the boot and recovery partitions (and maybe uboot, not sure). If that works, you'll be able to access original recovery, that would be a good start. We'll continue from there.

If flashtool still detect it, it should be possible to recover it.

Hopefully some more knowledgeable users might joined in and also help..
[Device Reviews and Information] FoX80:
Thank you for your help.

But since I'm having that error how do I install "other" things like the ones you mentioned?
[Device Reviews and Information] jy_P:
[QRCODE][/QRCODE]

Have you tried to format the phone before flashing it?

In Flashtool (at least the version I have - V5.1348.0.100), there is a tab called FORMAT, try it first, then flash.

I would try the auto format & format all except bootloader.

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Do you have the new 2Ghz? Or the old one 1.7GHz?

There are different Roms for both. What ROM have are you trying to flash on it?
[Device Reviews and Information] FoX80:
Mine is the 2ghz

I was trying to install this rom with twrp http://www.needrom.com/download/original-rom-1-1-1/

Apparently I managed to install the recovery but the phone still doesn't turn on :crying:

I supose that recovery was the custom recovery (twrp) I used to install the rom.

So, what can I do next, since I cannot manage even to turn on the phone? :crying:
[Device Reviews and Information] jy_P:
The fact that you can flash that is a good thing. Forget about the 1.1.1, try to flash the 1.1.0 (http://www.needrom.com/download/thl-5000-16p128-mt6592t/ 1.1.0 FL). You can still update it afterward.

Is that working?

Have you tried to FORMAT it first?

It is getting late here, I'll have to go to bed... I'll try helping you more tomorrow if you still have troubles.

Edit : you know how to boot into recovery right? By holding the volume up all the time while the phone boots on...
[Device Reviews and Information] FoX80:
Thank you!! I can turn on the phone!!!

Now I "only" have to restore the IMEIs. But thank you again!
[Device Reviews and Information] jy_P:
That is the easiest part. I'm glad I help you save your day! Enjoy! Next time you get a mtk phone, first thing to do is to backup the Rom with mtkdroidtool... Have a good day.
[Device Reviews and Information] FoX80:
Thank you for your help but I'm having the "This Command is not allowed in UserBuild"!!!!

I googled and still not found a solution :(

EDIT: And also I cannot restore the backups I've made in Titanium since it presents 0 backups :(

Everytime I try to restore my rom backup I get the privacy password messege. So I can' t access to my stored data and configs!!

I think I managed to identify the backups location, so, how do I restore them?

I've the IMEIs restored! Thank you all again...
[Device Reviews and Information] Orlando Souza:
I think I've found the problem (it was no backup or settings saves of apps whose needed root acces was working).

I've flashed your v3 changed rom and didnt install Supersu instead of Super User from CLM. Its working perfectly now!

I'm using "3C Toolbox" and had made lots of chances to kernel and build.prop and was thinking it was the problem. So guys, DO NOT CHANGE YOUR ROOT MANAGER TO SUPERSU, USE SUPER USER FROM CWM.

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[Device Reviews and Information] amirx19:
the translate to hebrew is even worst then english.
[Device Reviews and Information] jy_P:
Your phone must be rooted to back it up with MtkDroidTool and to restore backup from Titanium. Use VRoot to root it.
[Device Reviews and Information] FoX80:
I had v.1.0.8 rooted with Vroot.

I made a backup with Titanium and a backup (of 3gbs more or less) with TWRP of that rom.

After the events of this vverrrryyyy long night, now I'm with v1.1.1 (already rooted...) from Need Rom, and Superuser, and if I try to restore my "old" rom with TWRP, I get that disgusting message asking the Privacy Password!

With file explorer (es explorer or root explorer....) I can "see" the Titanium Backup folder, with the data I backedup but in Titanium nothing is presented to restore... is it possible to restore that information?

EDIT: Could it have something to do with Superuser vs. Supersu?!
[Device Reviews and Information] jy_P:
You must be looking at the wrong place. You have internal and external storage (the SD card). You must have done your Titanium backup on one of those, and you Titanium in your new ROM must be looking at the other one. I got that problem too. Check in titanium option and set the backup folder to the good one. Then reboot and restart titanium backup, it should then see your files...

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Anyone found some cool boot animation that we can use with this phone instead of the ugly white THL screen?
[Device Reviews and Information] Orlando Souza:
I know this can sound as dumb question but... do our phones come with a plastic screen protector already + reserve or they come unprotected and with that only screen prot.? It's just my last phone came with a screen pre-attached and a reserve ( I just found out when I tried to put the other one, it was so DAMN perfect fit I couldn't notice it has one already :o ).

Another question: do you guys know if someone is working on a custom kernel for our phones? One that has more governors and "extend battery life", among another things?
[Device Reviews and Information] jy_P:
There is normally a cheap screen protector but it is rarely well installed. There should be another one in the box. But I strongly suggest to buy the Tempered glass protector from AliExpress, it is much better than any cheap prot.
[Device Reviews and Information] FoX80:
I've confirmed my “TitaniumBackup” folder is on my SD card, with the files I made the backup. But it still says it doesn't find a restore to do...
[Device Reviews and Information] Orlando Souza:
I dont think mine have installed then, cause I've tested with a key and a coin and it didnt scratch at all. I'll order a glass protector then, Thank you!
[Device Reviews and Information] jy_P:
And have you looked in Titanium preferences to ensure that it is looking there and not in your internal memory? Maybe try to copy the TB folder from your SD to your internal storage /mnt/SDCARD0/1... reboot and start TB again. It should work... There is no reason for it to not see your files... Your TB runs in ROOT mode right?
[Device Reviews and Information] TeamAndroid27:
Mali
[Device Reviews and Information] FoX80:
Yes. I'm runnig in Root mode. As you sugested I tried to copy to internal storage, without success...
[Device Reviews and Information] jy_P:
I'm running out of ideas. Sorry.
[Device Reviews and Information] Orlando Souza:
FoX80 which root app are you using?

If you installed SuperSu above Superuser you will have problems with backup apps. Try to backup something new with TB, close it and see if the backup was made. If not, then you have the same problem as me, and I had to wipe and reinstall the rom.

By the way, Helium worked fine to me. I dont remember if the backup process is the same as with TB, but you can rename the folder to carbon to see if it works and it recognizes as a backup made by Helium itself. Anyway, the safest is refresh the rom (if it is this problem).

By the way2, you can manually install backups (use a manager to install all apks at once then copy all com.* folders to Android data).
[Device Reviews and Information] jy_P:
Orlando is right, try backing up something (rename your old TB folder first to something like TB_OLD)...

TB will recreate a new backup folder and will use it... Move your files in there, reboot and start TB again.

I'm using SuperSU and it is working fine for me.
[Device Reviews and Information] FoX80:
I made a backup, closed TB and after open it, I couldn't see the backup :(.

I guess I'm going to try the Helium possibility...
[Device Reviews and Information] jy_P:
You definitely seem to have something wrong with your ROOT manager app.

Try uninstalling all SuperSU/SuperUser/... Apps that you have installed. In SUperSU (if you have it) go in the settings and select the option that says something like "cleanup binary for switching to a different SU app..." , re-root your phone with VRoot. And try to run TB with only VRoot installed. No other superuser apps...

EDIT: You can also try KingUser/KingRoot - That is another cool root managerapp... http://www.kingroot.net/down#master

At least that is what I would try.¸
[Device Reviews and Information] rbt07:
Use only Superuser.apk, don't install SuperSU, otherwise Titanium Backup will not work correctly.

And install SD card fix, to normal access to SD card in KitKat.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=nextapp.sdfix

Android 4.4 KitKat removes your ability to write files to the MicroSD card (on phones/tablets that have both internal memory and user-installed MicroSD cards). NextApp SDFix restores this ability by modifying a configuration file. As this app changes a system configuration file, it requires root access.

Use my instructions to install TWRP+ROOT. Sorry, it is in slovak language only, use Google translator:

http://androidforum.cz/topic57731.html?sid=f3ff4f6a6535d2d51704799b1598f978#p814567
[Device Reviews and Information] jy_P:
SuperSU worked fine for me, at least in regards to TB. But I had trouble installing Viper4Android though. SO I just removed it, and installed KingUser and I was finally able to install Viper4Android. TB still works fine.
[Device Reviews and Information] FoX80:
Nope, even with Vroot, I can only see in TB the backups I made recently, already with this rom installed...
[Device Reviews and Information] jy_P:
If your backup has been saved on the external sd, you would still see it there, it most have been saved on the internal memory which has probably been wiped when you flashed your Rom.

Forget it and start from scratch. Be sure that your next backup will be on your sd.

At least your phone is still working!
[Device Reviews and Information] FoX80:
It has to be that way!

Thank you all once again for the time wasted bringing back my phone from the dead last night!!

Keep up the good work.
[Device Reviews and Information] sansanc:
When i do backups with Titanium, i only the *.properties files (around 100KBs), no other backups. But Helium do them, however sometimes a backup will get "stuck". You can configure Helium to save the apps themselves so they are installed automagically when you do a restore.
[Device Reviews and Information] kr4zh00:
Privacy protection password

My blu dash 5.0 has the same screen that does not allow me to pass. I have both stock and custom roms for it. Can you guide me through formatting with SPFT?
[Device Reviews and Information] montemg:
Hi all,

I bought the THL5000 but I have 2 software issues.

Software Issues:

1) I have a problem with the function "SIM Management -> Contact Binding", it does not works properly. I can bind the numbers with the SIM 1 or 2 but when I call the phone ask me however to select the SIM 1 or 2. This function is very useful when I'm driving and I use the handset kit of the car.

2) I'm trying to install the app Good For Enterprise (GFE) because my company use this as a mail app for Android smartphone.

The problem is that the GFE security policy identify the Vendor ROM (1.1.1) as a "Rooted ROM". I already involved the GFE Support (see below the discussion link), they bought a THL 5000 and tested it with the same results.

I already tested the phone with "Route Checker" and it is not rooted.

GFE Discussion for my issue (I'm gennaro.montemurro)

https://community.good.com/thread/7225

Could you please help me to identify the issues and find a solution?

Thanks in advance for your support.

Regards
[Device Reviews and Information] spooky_ghosty:
Any new topics or discussions about the 900mhz modem? I have not read anything new about it. Not sure if it really works or not and if someone got it to work on stock rom.

Anyone?
[Device Reviews and Information] jy_P:
You can try flashing it with a different ROM, there are many to try.

Start reading on the 1st post to get an idea. Look at the available ROM on NeedRom.com

Many users like the Clasic V3 from there.

If you install a new ROM that is already rooted, you can unroot it using KingRoot or other apps.

Good luck!
[Device Reviews and Information] montemg:
Thanks jY_P but unfortunately CUSTOM ROM are not allowed by GFE, only original Vendor ROM not routed are allowed and the only way is to works with the Vendor for a fix. Do you know how contact the Official THL Support?

Any idea or suggestion for the problem with the function "SIM Management -> Contact Binding"?

Thanks & Regards
[Device Reviews and Information] jy_P:
Sorry for but you can forget that. You will never get any useful help from THL or almost any other brand from China.

If you want to try, http://bbs.thl.com.cn/

Its the THL Forum site. Use Google translate... Don't expect too much...
[Device Reviews and Information] kasvet-efza:
Buy phone brand from China and forget the help and support. This our mod.
[Device Reviews and Information] jy_P:
Scheduled power on...

Hi guys,

I told you about by touch screen that doesn't respond after booting up sometimes. this behavior seems to occurs only since I updated to 1.1.1, it occurs only after the phone turns itself on (scheduled power on) once every week few days (I used this feature to turn my phone on/off at night time).

Does anyone else is using the Scheduler to power on their phone in the morning? Are you not having that problem?
[Device Reviews and Information] stanlawren:
My bad but am sure Google translates to Hebrew too

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Pls could you give us the details would like to buy

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Am afraid not. There's no customization option for the leather pattern on the phone but swiping changes the analog clock to the digital one
[Device Reviews and Information] jy_P:
Aliexpress.com

Check for the item with the following description : Registered airmail 2014 New Premium Tempered Glass Screen Protector Protective Film For thl 5000 4400 With Retail Package

It's 9.98us

:)

I bought a bunch of those protective glass over the years for multiple tablets and phones. Many for much cheaper. But this one worth it, it is a perfect match for the THL 5000 and it stays much cleaner after use as opposed to some other that show fingerprint a lot more. Don't get another one, get this one. The best investment to protect you THL! You would never want to use the plastic films anymore, even the high end ones are bad compare to this.
[Device Reviews and Information] FoX80:
It's 30% off. I think I will try it...
[Device Reviews and Information] enzo-ita:
Hi, i would like to try this rom.

I know how to make a backup with twrp but I would like to have the possibility of restoring all the apps I have installed on this rom withut needing to reinstall them one by one on the new rom.

Can you tell me how to do that?

Thanks a lot for your answer.

ciao from Italy

enzo

FORGET ABOUT!

Done using titanium back up paid version.

Thanks
[Device Reviews and Information] jy_P:
Titanium Backup is the best option... If you buy the pro version, you can do it as a batch.

Helium Backup is nice too...

I even suggest using both in case you have some trouble with any of the 2.

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Hey guys! I think you can thank me for that 30% off. I wrote to the seller Yesterday to let him know that he might get a bunch of sells because I refer him in here... That is why he offers it at 30% today ;)

I'll buy another one myself... Always good to have a backup in case it gets scratch... Because yes, these screen protectors aren't full scratch proof, but they resist much better than other protectors, and they are easy to replaced... If you get a dust in while installing it, just take off the protector and use a piece of scotch-tape to take the dust away from the protector before re-installing it.. I had to do that 3 or 4 times the last time I installed one of those. It is a bit hard to align the protector perfectly on the screen, but take it off and try again as many times as you need. The result will be great! Use a credit card to push the bubbles out by swipping it on the protector. Easier to do a good job than with the traditional screen protectors.

There are lots of videos on Youtube on how to install tempered glass screen prot... look it up. Just don't forget to use scotch-tape to take any dust away, don't use your fingers of cleanex!
[Device Reviews and Information] kasvet-efza:
Im on v3 modded by rbarat.

Again on the phone calls dialer will dissappearing. I can not end the call. I have set three items to ".5x" any solution?
[Device Reviews and Information] ItBoom:
i got a new thl 5000, and sadly it doesn't work well, it keeps freezing, and enters bootloop (attempts to boot a few times and then gets stuck on a black screen) only way to end it is to press the reset button on the back, but it will do it again a few hours later. i think it is a software issue seeing as it is brand new. thing is, i am not experiences with installing a new rom for android, and i tried entering the recovery mode and it was in Chinese.

is there a chance anyone will be willing to give me a step by step direction on ow to reinstall the Rom? i didn't understand what the post in the start wanted me to do, as i said i have no experience with it.

thank you in advanced :)
[Device Reviews and Information] sansanc:
Well, if you did't change the ROM, then i think you can return it to warranty. It should work good out of the box.

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Try setting them to 1.0x. Otherwise you can try a new dialer package somewhere here or on needroom for this ROM.
[Device Reviews and Information] kasvet-efza:
Okay i will try 1.0x

But whats mean new dialer package?
[Device Reviews and Information] jy_P:
You seem to be the only one having that problem...

You best option is to try to re-flash it, and factory reset...

If that doesn't help try another ROM.

I'm still on stock ROM lol
[Device Reviews and Information] ItBoom:
I ordered it from AliExpress, so it would be at least 2-3 months till ill get it, and i need a phone ASAP. plus i am not sure how the refund works with those sites.
[Device Reviews and Information] sansanc:
Yeah, that's the bad part about aliexpress. Try a factory reset like mentioned aboce, if that doesn't work, try installing another dialer from play store.
[Device Reviews and Information] ItBoom:
I tried factory reset a few times and it didnt work i want to do a full instlation from scrach. For that i need to know how...