yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Device Reviews and Information] Byte_Me:
I have no idea what happened exactlty, but it seems I might have bricked my phone. I was having trouble getting root access, but tried vroot several times. I also tried to flash CWM with mobileuncle, but this gave a root access error. After one of the reboots by the vroot tool, I cannot access the phone anymore. The PIN for the simcard works fine, and the the phone asks for "please enter the Privacy Protection password to unlock". I tried the security code I had setup for the phone, but it doesnt work. Tried some other codes without luck. Then I figured I can simply do a factory reset and the problem should be gone. But it's not!!! It's still asking me for the password, which I never setup and don't know. Any ideas how i can regain access to my phone?
[Device Reviews and Information] Dagon84:
Have you tried to enter in recovery mode and to apply a full wipe to factory reset?
[Device Reviews and Information] Byte_Me:
OK it's getting even weirder. I figured that if I flashed a stock ROM, it would solve all my problems, so I did. Downloaded the stock ROM from needrom and flashed it with SP flash tool. Then I figured I'd flash TWRP as well, since I was flashing already, so I did that. Booted the phone, and it seemed fine. Got the android firstboot guide and got into the phone. But then, after about 10 seconds, I got locked out of the phone and had the same problem. Need the privacy protection password. I am losing my mind here, how can this be persistent after flashing a stock rom!!!

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Yes, I tried that, and it didnt help. Then I flashed a stock ROM and it seemed to help. I briefly got access to the phone. It showed the firstboot android help tutorial and I could start the camera app. Then I got kicked out to the lockscreen and it asked me for that code, same message. This seems completely impossible to me, but it's happening anyway. I am going slightly crazy.
[Device Reviews and Information] Famous_SVK:
4524

Hello,

I'm just wondering why is there no MIUI port for this device.

Do you know something about it please? Any information would be great.

It's almost like THL W200 or T100s (I mean HW). So it shouldn't be so hard to edit those MIUI ports, right?

Thank you.
[Device Reviews and Information] bibiteri:
Our machine is android 4.4 and miui roms are normally 4.2
[Device Reviews and Information] rbt07:
Why do you need old MIUI if you have original ROM with pure Android KitKat?

There is no reason to want use old Android in MIUI. And MIUI design could not be acceptable for all.
[Device Reviews and Information] Famous_SVK:
Well, I don't like the original Android interface even KitKat. MIUI is the best one. It looks very neat and also it has great functionality. But it's only my opinion.

So it looks like no port for THL 5000 until Xiaomi publish official update for Mi3 or whatever device. Am I right?
[Device Reviews and Information] rbt07:
Two month ago, Xiaomi stopped support for MTK chips on weekly base. Therefore it many developers stopped their work on unofficial MIUI ROM ports for different phones.
[Device Reviews and Information] Famous_SVK:
I heard about that, big disappointment. But still I hope that somebody is trying to port it. New MIUI v6 doesn't look bad.

Anyway, thank you for information.
[Device Reviews and Information] ttlog:
On mine it never shows the android first screens ,after flashing a new rom, where you setup accounts etc. It always boots on the home screen. I was curious if this happens only to mine but this happens on my best man's phone (also thl 5000), so this must be a Rom thing. If you are running the modified one on needrom perhaps the developer forgot to remove his pin lock...
[Device Reviews and Information] Byte_Me:
I have it with the old stock ROM, the new (updated) stock ROM and a custom ROM. It seems like something remains during flashing. Extremely odd.

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This is the screen I cannot get past, even after flashing a new stock or custom ROM:

OK, i finally managed to fix the problem. The solution was to format the phone first with SPFT, before flashing another ROM. This erased the IMEI numbers, but those were easily restored using mobileuncle.
[Device Reviews and Information] JammyDodger231:
Not powering on

Hello All, I got my 5000 today and it suddenly shut down and now doesn't turn on at all, I have left it charging for about 2 hours now and no luck also recovery menu isn't showing :eek: could someone help me please?
[Device Reviews and Information] KB74:
Battery information

The battery life is really good, but as I can see no one has mentioned yet that the battery is NOT USER REMOVABLE!

It might be an important information.
[Device Reviews and Information] KB74:
GPS Problem

Regarding your GPS problem. I have an issue with my GPS too. It is working pretty fine for a while, then is shows that I am driving about 10-50 meters away from the road. And after a while it puts me back to the road again. Also when I stop at the traffic lights it is often starts to "spin". It thinks that I just turned around or something.

Very annoying. I have tried everything but nothing have fixed it. I hope that the 1.0.8 will sole the problem.

By the way I have a theory about it. Since the phone has MT6592T processor that runs at 2GHz it might happened that the rom still has the driver for the MT6592 processor that runs at 1.7GHz and that causes small synchronization problems that leads to periodic disorientation. And when the AGPS data is updated the it will fix the problem for a while.

If anyone has any idea how to fix this issue, please let me know!
[Device Reviews and Information] jaspeao:
I fix it the music problem unticking the wifi optimization, in advanced wifi settings.

luck.

Nop. Dont fix the problem.

[emoji35]
[Device Reviews and Information] RoterHugo:
Exactly the same proble with GPS (using TomTom Europe - hate it- !!) Hope, somebody is finding a solution. Never had such problems with my old THL W200...

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Same Problem as you wrote, in the End i gogt it work with Modified Rom V5 from Bshuy too. Now I'm using Modified Rom V7 from Bshuy. Working o.k, but still can't start GravityBox and still Problems with GPS during navigation with TomTom Europe (if the car stops navigation says turn around and go back... i hate this). under V7 filemanager total Commander (my favourite one stops working) any solutions Thanks in Advance
[Device Reviews and Information] battouter:
what's important is that it has a reset button.
[Device Reviews and Information] KB74:
Yes, you are right. I am just worried about what happens if the battery would die in the future. It would be much more convenient for me just swap batteries instead of disassembling my phone to try to replace it somehow.

But let's hope that these batteries will last for many years.:fingers-crossed:
[Device Reviews and Information] Goregr:
Why mention something that we all knew from the begining ???

By the way the battery can be replaced very easy .

You don't have to be an electronic to remove it.
[Device Reviews and Information] mipoes:
Thats great news!! Battery able to be replaced from user.. :thumbup:
[Device Reviews and Information] kasvet-efza:
This is common gps problem on mtk chipsets. Dont worry you are not alone

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Where you can find the same battery? This more important
[Device Reviews and Information] nicktipton:
thl 5000

Hi can somebody please tell me if smartgesture works for them as it does not work on mine don't no if the phone has a software issue please help thanks
[Device Reviews and Information] kfyros:
i got 60 hours with regular usage (about 10 hours browsing with firefox, both sims ON, bluetooth earpiece always ON, some calls, some messaging, CPU power saving OFF, using nova launcher pro instead of the original, auto brightness, location OFF - no gps )

I think it is OFF by default and you have to enable it in accessibility menu (under system settings).
[Device Reviews and Information] nicktipton:
smart gesture

Hi thanks for reply sorry but I meant smart gesture does not work at all even when turned on in settings also two figure gesture for camera selfie does not work can not figure if I'm missing something simple or just phone thanks
[Device Reviews and Information] justmeikke:
Hi, Yes, smart gesture is working on my phone ;)
[Device Reviews and Information] ttlog:
It's a software bug, you have to turn it off and on again on every boot. It shows that it's on but it didn't work.
[Device Reviews and Information] jaspeao:
I have the same issue. I'm on 1.0.7 original ROM. No solution? May 1.0.8 solve this?

Enviado desde mi Transformer TF101 usando Tapatalk 4 Beta
[Device Reviews and Information] babyhe:
Thl 5000

The product configuration looks pretty good, don't know whether to support 4G
[Device Reviews and Information] ccav2000:
THL 5000 does not support 4G. Only GSM (2G) and WCDMA (3G).
[Device Reviews and Information] Rekaro:
Camera not available

Since yesterday i had the problem that the camera of the THL 5000 was not recogniced. This was never before.

Reset ( red button) was not succesful.

But no it works again!

I was surprised, after i switched on the flash-light (program on the phone) the camera works again.

I don't know how, this was only a lucky break.

But perhaps this helps anyone else.http://cdn3.xda-developers.com/images/smilies/fingers-crossed.gif
[Device Reviews and Information] wooley4766:
I have this phone for 2 weeks now.

great phone and nice screen

performance is S4 level 30.000 antutu 5

but phone runs hot after antutu

after 3 runs it shuts down

after cooling off its fine again
[Device Reviews and Information] wooley4766:
if it not boots up....try the reset button behind first sim card slot

sometimes it helps when its not booting hold power on while plug in charger (for few minutes)

good luck
[Device Reviews and Information] l.ansaloni:
I install V7bshuy2003 from needrom with flashtool, restore backup with titanium backup and install xposed framework with gravitybox and all work well.

Today I use the GPS with google maps in travel with car and the phone shutdown after thermal warning but the phone wasn’t so hot.

Anyone have the same issue?

Thanks a lot,

Lorenzo
[Device Reviews and Information] juwie69:
I got the same GPS problem, is it possible to solve the problem?
[Device Reviews and Information] C3C076:
Info for Google Chromecast owners. It's possible to get native chromecast screen casting working using this fix http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2812193
[Device Reviews and Information] babyhe:
THL 5000 OctaCore MTK6592T

this is the one of the best phone and it is my one of favorite phone.
[Device Reviews and Information] Panick_mg:
First of all I will like to thank you for the brilliant work and the great program that you have provide to us,I am using the gravity box to my nexus 5 and with the latest update to my thl 5000.

About the screen mirroring I have been using this app fix for days now and is working just fine.

Take care
[Device Reviews and Information] kasvet-efza:
No way, its hardware issue
[Device Reviews and Information] jaspeao:
Same problem with streaming music here.

I tried a lot of things, and i believe that may be related to strange storage defitinition in the phone. (removable sd as principal storage).

By the way, i´m on 1.0.7 and streaming by youtube don´t have problems...
[Device Reviews and Information] waschbaer5:
Problems booting THL 5000

Hello

I bought a THL 5000 and I experience some problems:

When I turn it on it displays some Chinese menu for self-test and information but does not boot Android. When I plug it to a power source the same thing happens. To turn it on I simply use the power button (no combination of buttons). Using other buttons leads to the same behavior. Occasionally it will boot normally (1 out of 100?).

I did not do anything fance like flashing/firmware updates.

The second last entry of the Chinese menu displays the software version which is:

thl.5000.007D.20140710.KK.FHD.EN.COM.16P128_MT6592T_V1.0.7

Can someone tell how to get it working?
[Device Reviews and Information] ccav2000:
Sounds like your "volume down" button is stuck, that's the factory menu and it appears normally if you press power + vol down to power up the phone.
[Device Reviews and Information] eliogiac:
Hi,

I've recently bought this phone and the first impression, as soon as I turned it on, is that the screen colors are kind of faded, and the font color is more gray than black.

I took a pic comparing my ZOPO998 and the new THL5000 using gmail.

Can anyone know how to adjust colors settings, contrast or any LCD color setting?

Thanks for your help.

E.
[Device Reviews and Information] MirQoo:
I've got the same issue with faded colours.... every color looks bleached.
[Device Reviews and Information] Nemelex:
I noticed the same, thought it was a problem with my sight :cyclops:.

I got additional problems like stated before as well: wifi that drops and lag on the notification bar.

I did find a workaround for the dropping wifi-connection. The 5ghz frequence wifi signal of my router was the cause.

By choosing the 2.4ghz frequence it was 'solved'.
[Device Reviews and Information] eliogiac:
Did you fix somehow, or you still having this issue?
[Device Reviews and Information] MirQoo:
yea, i got used to it :D
[Device Reviews and Information] scampstom:
So only using 2,4 GHz is the solution? I will try that, thanks a lot!
[Device Reviews and Information] Nemelex:
That was the solution for me yes. Been wifi-ing a whole week now without a single drop, so i'm a happy puppy till now :cowboy:
[Device Reviews and Information] ccav2000:
Apparently it is possible to repartion the phone, the Russians did it as seen at a post here http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=592576&st=20 unfortunately you need to be registered to download their EBR files and it is not possible to register without knowing russian, they give a captcha that only they can type (russian characters). If anyone manages to ever download these files, please share!
[Device Reviews and Information] kasvet-efza:
On Zopo are you using 4.2.2 ?

I have same issue Zopo 998 Kitkat version but on 4.2.2 colors nice
[Device Reviews and Information] ccav2000:
Ok discovered how to register in the Russian forum, http://forum.mobilism.org/viewtopic.php?f=112&t=264032 had the answer! I may attempt to try the files tomorrow if I feel brave enough!
[Device Reviews and Information] eliogiac:
yes, still using the 4.2.2
[Device Reviews and Information] japsmix:
Thanks all for your time. The music problem had even with locally stored (in SD or phone memory), I upgraded to 1.0.8 and this problem was solved!!!!!:good:

I still have the problem with GPS :(

Has anyone been able to read usb with ntfs format? :confused:
[Device Reviews and Information] ccav2000:
New ROM version released as an OTA update, version 1.0.9. Changelog:

1. optimize some functions of system
2. fix some bugs

This one seems to include all the 1.0.8 fixes. Also the GPS no longer drifts like crazy, finally! The update removed TWRP and root, they need to be reinstalled but it did not remove Xposed so GravityBox still works.
[Device Reviews and Information] trueno92:
Any change log or definite changes as far as you can tell?

I'm testing it now totally stock and will update my findings later today.

I just want it to sync with my fitbit as the btle library is active but for some reason can't sync
[Device Reviews and Information] wooley4766:
just updated ota 1.09

works fine..i didn't have problems with gps before and it still works fine.

more free ram 1,5gb free now (was 1gb)

antutu 5 :31000 (was 30000)

maybe my overheat problem is solved? tried 2x antutu but not getting overheat....will test next week more

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this happens when u set screen brightness to auto (default)

when u adjust the slider to 75% the screen becomes bright...

greetz
[Device Reviews and Information] trueno92:
Hell yes!!! They heard my request for Bluetooth Le improvement and my fitbit now syncs with the thl 5000!!! Just in time for wearable android gear!!!

Yep! Most significant update yet!!!!
[Device Reviews and Information] ccav2000:
I looking through my Facebook feed today and I saw this from Imagingdragon

Android L Developer Preview version for thl 5000 will release pls contact us !!!

What is going, is THL (along with MediaTek) planning big things for this phone?!
[Device Reviews and Information] stanlawren:
Problems rooting and flashing TWRP on the latest 1.0.9 update pls help

Is it just me or has anyone else had issues with reflashing recovery and rooting since updating OTA to v1.0.9? My device was on v1.0.7 when i bought it and i successfully flashed recovery using sp flash tools and rooted by installing the superuser.zip. Now since updating to v1.0.9 when i try flashing twrp in recovery everything goes fine and i get the green checkmark only to reboot and discover that i still have android stock recovery. I have tried all the methods listed here and even done a factory reset but my stock recovery just wont go away.

NB: Vroot has never worked for me even when i bought the phone. So the option of using mobile uncle is ruled out
[Device Reviews and Information] stanlawren:
i have attached is a screen capture. As you can see everything went fine but i still get stock recovery when i boot into recovery instead of twrp
[Device Reviews and Information] onderee:
Smart Gesture Porblem

Open smart Gesture

Reboot THL 5000

Don't working smart gesture.

Again open in menu. İt's working.
[Device Reviews and Information] ttlog:
This is an old problem. It's been like this from 1.0.6
[Device Reviews and Information] Makarboy:
Hi, sometimes the clock time changes randomly in my phone, it usually add +6 hours more, for instance if it is 14:00 I see in my phone 20:00. Configurations are set in automatic date & time, and zone automatic too. In Android developer options I have Allow Mock locations options, maybe my phone thinks that i am in China?
[Device Reviews and Information] nicktipton:
smart gesture

Hi mine has never worked tryed suggestions tryed reset,reboot in recovery,full factory reset nothing! Also two finger selfie does not work everything else fine any ideas thanks
[Device Reviews and Information] jaspeao:
May be related to lost of phone signal.

Put it in manual mode, select your time area, and then set it automatic...(it's only an idea).
[Device Reviews and Information] Makarboy:
Yes, sometimes I lose phone signal.
[Device Reviews and Information] stanlawren:
seems no one here is willing to help me. What's the point sharing my problem with people who don't care? Time to go find a solution myself. Wasted enough time already waiting for solutions that won't come here.
[Device Reviews and Information] onderee:
i want to change imei number. Please help me.
[Device Reviews and Information] Makarboy:
Did you steal the phone?
[Device Reviews and Information] stanlawren:
I have solved my problem

What a waste of time it was coming here to share.

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Enter this code in your android dallier- *#7465625# or * # * # 3646633 # * # * or use mobile uncle to navigate to Engineer mode>Engineer mode (MTK). Swipe to connectivity and select CDS Info, then select radio info. Select phone 2 and Type your new IMEI in this format : “AT +EGMR=1,7,”your imei code here” (FOR SIM 1 IMEI) and “AT +EGMR=1,10,”your imei code here” (FOR SIM 2 IMEI) . After that tap on send at command button.

Also note that there should be a space after AT before +EMGR otherwise you will get "this command is not available in user build error".

Most importantly always make a backup of your original imei so you can restore in case things go wrong.

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People have several reasons for changing their imei and not just everyone is a thief. I changed my imei due to the outrageous data charges by mobile operators in my country. By using another device's imei, I get charged less for data.
[Device Reviews and Information] jaspeao:
Deleted
[Device Reviews and Information] chr1s0fnak1:
ubuntu

Hi

Does anyone have idea how to root this with ubuntu.

I will not be happy until she is rooted, lol. dam frustrating trying, with no idea.

Had tried most procedures with limited use of windows 7 but I think wrong drivers were an issue.

thanks
[Device Reviews and Information] astrolabio:
hello stanlawren,

I also have the same problem! :(

After upgrading to 1.0.9 I can not flash TWRP !!
[Device Reviews and Information] Makarboy:
Hello, I flashed the stock rom and I lost IMEI, I have downloaded MTKDROID ROOT & TOOLS and it doesn't connect. I need help!! I have windows 7

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Ok i am very sorry, you saved my device, I think that this is karma

But now i cannot see efs folder to do a IMEI backup... Where is the EFS folder???? How can I backup? i have tried mobile uncle (cant find SD card) and no.
[Device Reviews and Information] Goregr:
I was in 1.0.7 and i made the ota update to 1.0.9

After that i flash the TWRP without any problem.
[Device Reviews and Information] peter_90:
Not spamming

Hey guys,

There is a giveaway on android authority (they give away a free phone), and this week you can win a Oneplus One, 64 GB.

All you have to do is to sign up for it, that's all.

You can sign up here, http://is.gd/geit3q
[Device Reviews and Information] murak:
After updating to 1.0.9 my touchscreen is much more responsive. The pull-down menu is now easy to access. My problem is solved. Anyone else who notice a difference?
[Device Reviews and Information] astrolabio:
hello Goregr,

could you tell me how you did it step by step? Thanks!

I have done it this way:

after the upgrade to 1.0.9, I downloaded the file ThL_500016P128_TWRP_2.7.1.0_KK_by_SevenMaxs.zip;

I have extracted the file recovery.img;

I started "recovery update" from mobileuncle and I selected the file recovery.img

and then I rebooted in recovery mode, but has not flashed TWRP, android stock recovery remains.
[Device Reviews and Information] ccav2000:
I for one do not use MobileUncle, I flash recovery only via the SP Flash tool, always worked. Some people have problems with the VCOM driver though.
[Device Reviews and Information] steve0b1:
Hi All,

Really considering this phone the only thing stopping me is the issue a few of you have mentioned in regards to GPS being quite unreliable, my question is i am currently using a THL W200 and although the GPS takes a while (2-3 mins) to lock on my location once locked it seems ok, I do a lot of bike riding and use STRAVA 2-3 times a week and with the THL W200 it records my routes 99% perfect - it also seems ok with google maps again once my location has been locked.

Is the THL 5000 any worse then the older THL phones (ie the W200) or are people just being a bit picky? ..... Many Thanks for any feedback in advance,
[Device Reviews and Information] blinkone:
Updating to 1.09

Hi all I rely hope someone can help me update my THL5000.Im on the 1.07 rom, I notice there is a new update 1.09 my phone detects the update downloads it fine but wont install it I get ("installation failed"package error please check update & download again) im on stock rom & its rooted iv even tried installing it using the phones recovery but I get an error there too.Anyone no what im doing wrong do I need to unroot it first or do I need to restore factory settings be4 updating..
[Device Reviews and Information] ccav2000:
Ever since the latest update (ROM version 1.0.9) the GPS is a lot more reliable. With data on, it lock in less than 30 seconds usually. With data off I do not know, never used it like that.