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[Device Reviews and Information] wilerjr:
Apps disapear after creating a link using link2SD

Hello,

after googling a lot and trying so many sugestions to fix my problem, I decided to ask for your help here!!

I rooted my THL 5000 using kingo root.

After this, I partitioned my 32 Gb SD Card into 2 partitions (1st FAT32 and 2nd as EXT4, both as primary) using Mini Tool Partition and following a tutorial guide in rootmyandroid.org.

I changed the configuration of superSU to "enable SU during boot".

Installed the Link2SD granting root access. Change configuration of Link2SD to "relink libraries during boot" and "relink dex during boot". Choose EXT4 for 2nd partition and after rebooting, it seems that worked. When I see the "storage information" it shows "SD card 2nd Part" in /data/sdext2.

But, when I created a link to an app and rebooted, it simply disappeared. Is weird because using a terminal emulator, I accessed /data/sdext2 and his apk was there. I also could create a dir there for testing.

I tried to make the Link2SD a system app (mv /data/app/com.buak.Link2SD-1.apk /system/app/com.buak.Link2SD-1.apk), but this error messagen was shown: "failed on '/data/app/com.buak.Link2SD-1.apk' - Cross-device link".

I saw the suggest to remove the scripts 05mountsd and 11link2sd from /etc/init.d, but my android doesn't have this directory.

So, what did I forget?
[Device Reviews and Information] Sonic1SVK:
I think stock ROM dont support init.d I dont understand move apps to SD? This is for phones with 4 GB internal Storage. On my phone is no proble have 8 huge Games - 1,2 GB to 4 GB and works fine. You can select in Settings place to store apps(internal memory or SD card) . Try Classic 3 ROM not Stock.
[Device Reviews and Information] Mchael T.:
So, whats new?

Just got back home and was wondering how everyone is doing with the OTA update, or are the majority of people doing the TWRP Flash method?

Also, Gama correction, I'm on the v1.1.1 ROM. Does v1.1.2 have the gamma correction? I believe I'm @ 1.8 on mine.

Battery, I read somewhere that there is a fix for it?!, can someone clarify? Is there a problem I'm unaware of?
[Device Reviews and Information] stanlawren:
Lol bist du Deutsche?

Da merkt man an deine Englisch :)

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You can repartition your internal memory to have more space for apps. It's easy
[Device Reviews and Information] Sonic1SVK:
[MENTION=6030120]stanlawren[/MENTION] This is another guide. Repartitioning SD to SD EXT is for phone with 16 GB internal memory and 32 GB SD card stupid
[Device Reviews and Information] stanlawren:
Actually it's not. Mtk phones don't give you access to the 16gb for installing apps. You can only use 4gb from the 16 which gets filled up easily if you install too many apps. Plus a have an internal sd partition of 10GB which you won't be using as most ppl already use 32gb and above microsd cards.

When I used the phone I repartioned mine and used 10gb for apps and 4gb for internal sd. That way I never ran out of memory.

I use the Ascend Mate 7 now tho and I have full access to the internal 32gb for app installation or whatever I choose to do with it.
[Device Reviews and Information] chr1s0fnak1:
Would be good to see ubuntu touch ported to this device. https://developer.ubuntu.com/en/start/ubuntu-for-devices/porting-new-device/
[Device Reviews and Information] Kimmoth:
Damn MT65xx Preloader driver

I can't install this bastard no matter how much I try... I'm on x86 Vista and I think what's happening is my machine can't see the MT65xx for long enough to install the driver.

I've even tried pulling apart my phone to remove the battery, but in that state my PC sees it for a few seconds, then it disappears for a few more seconds then comes back, repeat cycle.

Tried adding legacy hardware from the dev manager, to no avail.

I'm tearing my hair out here :eek:

Any clues?
[Device Reviews and Information] wilerjr:
Thank you for your reply! The classic 3 ROM is this one: needrom classic-rom-v1-0-by-iv2012-thl-5000 (Couldn't post the link cause I'm a new user)?

Indeed, Stock ROM doesn't come with init.d folder. Even without it, the ext partition is mounted as you see in this pic attached.

What I don't figure out is why when I created the 2nd partition as ext4, the option "recreate mount scripts" works, and now that I've changed to ext2, I've got a "no such device" error, even though when I go to "storage information" the partition is there, as when I use a terminal emulator.

Does anyone here tryed to upgrade to lollipop? :)
[Device Reviews and Information] chr1s0fnak1:
Maybe it is installed.

When you power of phone there is a short vibration, plug into pc at this time.

At the same time have device manager open, for a short time the preload driver will show up then disappear.

I got fooled by this, was expecting pre driver to stay loaded.
[Device Reviews and Information] Sonic1SVK:
Look here http://www.needrom.com/download/classic-v3mod/

Im working for update my port MIUI . Pleas stay updated. Next weak maybe . For now latest 5.2.25 repaired only one bug. Waiting for Orange Friday
[Device Reviews and Information] Kimmoth:
Nope, it goes to start the driver installation every time.

Tried it on two machines, but they're both Vista. Maybe that's the problem...?
[Device Reviews and Information] Kimmoth:
Finally got the driver installed on a 8.1 system. Rooted now, yay. What an epic PITA.

...Hang on, no I'm not, dammit D:<

Iroot on the PC said my phone was rooted, and I've managed to install TWRP and make a backup, but when I ran SU it said I wasn't rooted, %@$^&!

I told it to install Iroot on the phone, and that says I'm not rooted too, and can't get the job done.

Rooting this phone is the biggest hassle ever.
[Device Reviews and Information] wooley4766:
When u have twrp...

U can install supersu binary

Or more easy install rom that is rooted from needrom

Ciao
[Device Reviews and Information] jy_P:
The only su tool that works perfectly with this phone that I tried is clockworkmod SUPERUSER (works with titanium backup and Viper) . Install it from the play store and download the su binary (look at the description for the link) and flash that binary from twrp. Next binaries updates could be made from the app itself. Enjoy!

Not all root toolkits are installing an su app. That is what is missing in your case I suppose.

But at the end, as wooley4766 just wrote, the easiest thing would be to download the pre-rooted stock Rom from Needrom.com. Com and flash it from twrp. That is what I ended up doing after the last update since I had hard time rooting it successfully.
[Device Reviews and Information] Kimmoth:
Yeah, Iroot or whatever installed SU and I figured I was sweet, but no, when I installed the zip with TWRP I got a bunch more toast messages so then I thunk win.

But no, I still can't get most of the stuff in Xposed happening, so I think I'll start fresh with rooted stock ROM.

I hope it's obvious which one that is...? Off to needrom...
[Device Reviews and Information] wooley4766:
Just choose 1.1.2.stock rom its rooted

At the moment the best custom is classicv3 mod

I. M. O.

Greetz
[Device Reviews and Information] Kimmoth:
Yeah, that's the one I went with... (stock)

Seems good, although I still can't get some Xposed modules working... I guess that's just down to incompatibility of some sort.

I can't seem to find anything to shut off the boot sound other than modded ROMs,... is there anywhere to look for patches other than needrom?

Or somewhere else to find Xposed modules other than through Xposed Installer?

And what about boot animations - is there a generic creation app, or does the THL 5000 require something specific?
[Device Reviews and Information] enzobelmont:
[MENTION=1994695]Sonic1SVK[/MENTION] waiting for your next release, and a enabled NFC...
[Device Reviews and Information] renatojorge1976:
help with rom

can you help me choose a rom?

i received the thl5000 today

what rom do you advice? What changes do you advice me to do now?

classic v3 mod?

is there a good explaining for how to install roms?

it is my first smartphone

thanks in advance
[Device Reviews and Information] sansanc:
I have classic v3, so far so good, the only complain i got about this phone is the GPS and is the reason i'll get another.
[Device Reviews and Information] rbt07:
GPS

The best way to resolve problems with the GPS is to buy an external Bluetooth GPS module. I bought an old model Nokia LD-3W, price was 5€ only (in the bazaar). It works really perfectly. This module uses legendary chip SiRF Star III, has high sensitivity and accuracy. See record my route (picture in attachment), you'll notice how the record is accurate - roundabouts in the right corner of the image.

To buy, see e.g. ebay.com - http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...-3W.TRS0&_nkw=Nokia+LD-3W&ghostText=&_sacat=0

My pages, there is an installation manual (sorry, use google translator) - http://androidforum.cz/externe-gps-prijimage-t63196.html

Best ROM for THL 5000

Installation instructions for Classsic ROM V3 mod is here - http://www.needrom.com/download/classic-v3mod/
[Device Reviews and Information] renatojorge1976:
thanks for the gps idea.

That looks good but in ebay that is too expensive.

anyone knows other solution like that?
[Device Reviews and Information] sansanc:
Yes, but that kind of defeats the idea of having the GPS on your phone, so you don't carry an external device... It seems Mediatek fixed the GPS fiasco on the new chips, i'll get a new phone. Wainting for a phone with a new chip and a 3000Mah battery.
[Device Reviews and Information] zijin_cheng:
Definitely fixed with the MTK6732. My Ulefone Be Pro is great now. Either the JiayuS3 or the Meizu m1 Note. They both have 3000mAh batteries but 5.5" screens
[Device Reviews and Information] eugrus:
Is there a way to get to built-in Android's SIP settings on the THL 5000's standard firmware?
[Device Reviews and Information] jy_P:
If you want to get rid of the boot sound, if you are root, just delete the mp3 in /system /media!
[Device Reviews and Information] Owerwriter15:
Hey,

I'm searching for a guy who can build a Rom for the thl 5000

I tried to do this in my own, but I don't get it.

It would be perfect if he or she speaks german

Thank you
[Device Reviews and Information] wooley4766:
look on needrom thre are a few roms for thl 5000

maybe some are german speaking developers

or on androidhilfe.de

grusse
[Device Reviews and Information] Owerwriter15:
I looked there but theres no Rom for me.

I would like to run sense in the thl 5000

Thank you
[Device Reviews and Information] zerogun:
Absolutely fixed GPS. Awesome
[Device Reviews and Information] stanlawren:
Ok sorry to drag you guys back a little but I recently updated my sister's thl 5000 to 1.1.2 and suddenly I can't seem to root it or flash recovery anymore which is weird since I have all drivers on my pc and hAve been doing it easily previously. Any workaround?

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Warum Deutsch?

Bist du Deutsche?

Sie können android hilfe suchen.

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This might be just whAt I need. Will try it. Thank you.
[Device Reviews and Information] nmm81:
Vroot works on 1.1.2

About recovery, i've flashed TWRP 2.8.2.0 without any problem on 1.1.2
[Device Reviews and Information] bryangb:
I hope the fix I found works for you too! :)
[Device Reviews and Information] Sonic1SVK:
When you have interest on newest MIUI look on needrom. Currently uploading 5.3.5 with many bugfixed http://www.needrom.com/download/miui-v6-6/
[Device Reviews and Information] FISHERMANDSL:
are you sure about it ? i did all possible fixes and also i hard modded the gps with a cable. I get a fix , but the gps is jumpy. Using Sygic , Tom Tom and Navigon. Please check it in real life use and not just being static to see how many satellites it receives. Indeed my sirfstar III gps which is 10 years old is just 100% perfect.
[Device Reviews and Information] PennyKnight:
I need an answer here....

I'm going to do the v1.1.2 update flash via TWRP.

Do I loose everything, meaning, doing backups wont work reinstalling on a different system (v1.1.2) than what they were made on (v1.1.1).

Is there something I'm missing? that wont put me in that predicament?

FYI

I'm only interested in using the stock ROM with the NEXT Launcher.

I'm not interested in doing a custom ROM/Build until a phone hits the market that sounds close to Audiophile Quality playing FLAC.
[Device Reviews and Information] sansanc:
I think you won't lose your stuff. The update will change the kernel if i'm not mistaken.
[Device Reviews and Information] PennyKnight:
???????????????

"I Think"?.........

Ummmmm,,,,,

I guess I'm looking for a YES or NO,

Possibly an answer with a workaround, not some spammy "I Think".......after a 4:20 break of course.
[Device Reviews and Information] stanlawren:
Unfortunately it didn't. Thanks all the same :)

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Well vroot never worked for me. Not when I used the device and not now. Anyways am more interested in getting a custom recovery (TWRP or others) on the phone than rooting.

So how did you go about flashing twrp on yours?
[Device Reviews and Information] sansanc:
The solution is easy as always, backup. You got TWRP? Trivial to do.
[Device Reviews and Information] CiR3:
[MENTION=5658480]PennyKnight[/MENTION] if you use stock rom, why not flash the update ota instead of flashing the complete rom? Do a backup and give it a try. You could surely reinstall your launcher, don't you...
[Device Reviews and Information] zerogun:
You had me worried for a bit there... So I'e been testing the GPS everytime I get in my car. Lock on, after initial lock on in a geographic area, was relatively fast. About 20 seconds. During normal use, you will get one or two jitters (meaning the GPS shows you on a street close to, but not exactly where you are). These lasts maybe about 2 seconds or so.

I find that the GPS implementation is wonky on this phone. If the screen goes off, it's like the GPS goes into power saving mode. This is when you get the jittering and the GPS thinks you are 50 feet to the right. Again, this resolves after about a second or so but can be annoying if you have to take a few turns close together. Keeping the screen on all the time is my solution. If the screen doesn't go off, lock on stays good for me.

FWIW, I'm in the San Diego, US, area and GPS Status and Toolbox consistently gives me 9/11 satellites acquired. AGPS does not seem to work....
[Device Reviews and Information] sansanc:
The problem is not the fix, as it fixes prety fast, but the jumps, i don't know what app you are using, but here with google maps or waze, the screen don't get off. If it jumps for 2 seconds, it's enough to miss a turn or get you in trouble in the middle of the traffic. With Classic Rom v3, a lot of bugs got fixed on this phone. GPS is the only thing that sucks.
[Device Reviews and Information] PennyKnight:
Ummmmm ....... not stock.

I'm rooted, SU with BB and the [TWRP (That wonky "From Russia With Love" BS)].

I used that neat program from here '*Android Commander' (works wonderfully on USER Account W8.1) to mod my ringtones/alarms and keyboard. I did the startup splash and animation with it, so easy with that program, well organized and clearly GUI'd.

I deleted a lot of the bloat using '/system/app mover'.

Soooo, I'm not really stock, kinda sorta.

I tried the OTA 2x and all I got was the TWRP splash to reboot and not update. I'm sure it DL'd and unzipped,,,,,,somewhere, but I cant even find where it would end up to confirm it indeed DL'd.

Anyone know where the OTA update ends up, before you update,

so I can confirm I did indeed have it DL'd.???

*You need 'ADB Insecure' (find it here at XDA) in your phone for it to be recognized.
[Device Reviews and Information] CiR3:
Check the update script in the ZIP file. If you changed and deleted things the update might no longer work. You can change the update script file or you will have to flash the complete rom.
[Device Reviews and Information] PennyKnight:
Hmmmm

Where would the zip file be?
[Device Reviews and Information] PennyKnight:
Is this it? (See attachment).

And all the entry's with the Terminal Emulator and the '.rc' would be the update?
[Device Reviews and Information] CiR3:
[MENTION=5658480]PennyKnight[/MENTION] No, the update is downloaded to a folder called 'adupsfota'. Inside you will find the ZIP file. Extract. You see another update.zip - this is the one you are looking for.
[Device Reviews and Information] nicorac:
I noticed a thing, but I'd like a confirmation from some other users.

I'm convinced that there's something wrong on how Mediatek chipsets read GPS signal, like software-based rather than hardware-based GPS signal detection.

I'm not talking about AGPS, EPO and other internet things as these will only help in getting the fix; I'm talking about pure GPS radio signal, when fix has been acquired.

My THL5000 fix is almost immediate, always less than 30 seconds and with high signal level (never had such high levels, even indoor).

My convincement became stronger when I read a post on an italian forum (can't post link) where an user said that Mediatek GPS use something like "code system" (only time information) and not "frequency system" (time+wave fraction between satellite and antenna).

To make a long story short: I tried to give as much CPU as possible when running GPS apps; I disabled the option to limit CPU power (Settings | Battery) and my GPS became a lot more responsive and stopped jumping around between routes (I tested it on the same routes as before).

Is this a "placebo effect"? Can anyone confirm it? ;)
[Device Reviews and Information] thebigbamboozle:
I'm pretty sure that there's no phone with GPS receiver that can do carrier frequency measurements. These type of measurements are usually performed by geodetic/surveying grade GPS receivers.
[Device Reviews and Information] PennyKnight:
Whats the path?
[Device Reviews and Information] rbt07:
Fix jumping GPS

THL 5000 (with Classic ROM V3mod) has only one problem and that is jumping GPS position.

If you want really fix jumping GPS position, there is only one way, buy Bluetooth GPS module. I buyied old module Nokia LD-3W (for 5€ in bazaar :) ) with legendary chip SiRF Star III. Now GPS work perfect, I do not know more what is it jumping GPS position. Recommend to all. See test track record - note accurately recorded crossing the roundabout on the right corner.

[IMG="Test track"]https://imageshack.com/i/p8NTQzmxj[/IMG]

To connect THL5000 with GPS module recomend use this APK - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=googoo.android.btgps

Module LD-3W is no longer manufactured, it can be purchased on ebay or in the bazaars.

Second quite good GPS module is

Nokia LD-4W - http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Nokia-GPS-Module-LD-4W-Review_id1904

Compare Nokia LD-3W and Nokia LD-4W, LD-3W is better.

Do not buy module Holux RCV-3000 - is worse than THL5000.
[Device Reviews and Information] PennyKnight:
Ya, just as I thought.....

It took nearly 5 min to DL the update, found the folder (didn't unzip and take a look) then did the update.

FAIL......

It's like I said, I'm kinda sorta stock.

Folder is gone once you do (try) the update.

Any suggestions before I have to do the long way around.
[Device Reviews and Information] CiR3:
If you modified your stock rom by deleting apps for example then the update will fail. The only way for you to apply the update is to change the script according to your modifications. It means, you replaced stock Browser by chrome Browser then put a '#' in front of the line in the patch script where the update tries to update/patch the stock Browser. Therefore you have to extract the ZIP and modify the updater script.
[Device Reviews and Information] PennyKnight:
Toooo Late........ :(

Fresh clean install, just like a summer breeze or a new pair of {content removed}

It's like I said, Kinda Sorta stock ROM..

I cant believe how much junk I had on the phone, I'm going to pull all the stuff from my 64GB mSD to my notebook, install it, run with it for a few days then put my music and stuff back in.

The internal storage on the phone surprisingly has nothing on it, but it will if I run the phone without the mSD in it.
[Device Reviews and Information] :
Battery Only CHarges to 88%

Hi THL 5000 users/developers

I'm having some problems with my device, and would like to ask if anyone has had the same problems and if a solution is available.

Basically, my phone, around 10 days ago suddenly decided not to charge to 100%, but charge to 88% instead, in which it'll then slowly drain to 85%, then suddenly start charging again. This way, the phone never makes it to 100%. I've tried several battery calibration apps, and even discharged-charged the phone, but it still does not work. Could this be a software problem or hardware problem? I find that suddenly the phone deciding not to charge to 100% is really anomalous.

Just to confirm too, I have no apps causing heavy wakelocks, but the phone claims to be awake every time the phone is: charged, and screen-off. You can see that in the screenshot I'm attaching.
[Device Reviews and Information] nicorac:
Sometimes chinese chargers simply broke or degrade; my old Zopo was unusable when charging (touchscreen became unusable).

I would try charging it with another charger, just check it's at least 1.5A (or 1500mA) capable.
[Device Reviews and Information] :
Would a Samsung 2A or a 1A from Elephone work?
[Device Reviews and Information] nicorac:
You must use one greater (or equal) than the original one (AFAIR is 1.5A, equivalent to 1500mA).

2A is ok, 1A is not.
[Device Reviews and Information] :
I've tried, it charges to 88% (4180mV), then starts draining after that. Is it my battery? I highly doubt it, as it happened very suddenly.

EDIT: Now it's at 87% but showing 4192mV.

EDIT 2: It's at 89% (first time in a week or so), but stuck at 4211mV.
[Device Reviews and Information] sansanc:
Where can we buy that Nokia module for 5€?
[Device Reviews and Information] rbt07:
I bought one in the Slovak bazaar. But I was lucky. Look on ebay (click): LD-3W

I see there one offer for 5USD a one offer fo 20USD For this module is also worth paying 20USD.

I foud some modules here: http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Nokia-LD-3W-GPS-Bluetooth-module_152008694.html
[Device Reviews and Information] PennyKnight:
Bad Battery.....

Bad Battery.....send it in for repair/replacement.
[Device Reviews and Information] :
Are you sure? The 'Awake' bar seems to be the problem though... And I just managed to clear the batterystats.bin file through recovery, and all the stats are gone, I'll see if that works. If not I'll try the discharge-charge calibration one more time.

EDIT: Phone is only always awake when charging.