yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] gbodimowo:
If that's true we will see it but I can't imagine a clone of a Chinese phone why?

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To resolve your errors once the OTA IS downloaded see this

wireless update I tried to download on Jiayu 3gb - S3S 20150411-154516, its 31.87 MB of 2015-04-20, after downloading, I tried to install but its saying 'unzip error'. Any help

y il u ppl nit read

guy download d stupid update and follow ds steps

copy d update which u il c in a folder called appsautoupdate or so in ur phn storage pls note to find it

once d stupid update s complete u c update now and update later select update later if not d file vanishes

next locate d file its titled update.zip inside d folder i.mentioned

copy dat update .zip to.ur memory card or use a usb to copy.it to.ur pc

then.use winrar to open u il c a new file caled update.zip

just copy dat zip u saw to a new location and send it back to.ur fone

or if u have es file explorer use it to open that 1st zip then u il c d 2nd zip copy that 2nd zip out note it must remain intact o

note dat 2nd zip must b in ur mmc

then pff d phn. press vol up and power key together till u c 3 options recovery ,fast boot snd normal use vol up to scroll to recovery and vol down to activate it

once in press d power boton then use vol up to scroll to insrall zip from sd card use vol down to activate it ,scroll to d zip file and use vol down to activate it thats all

wait and watch
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] krist2an:
Hey man your keyboard seems to be broken. Typing random letters etc.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] superdragonpt:
lol

could be worse... i just spent the last hour and half... merging some code into the wrong source ...

Dammit

Need cofee...
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] seanan99:
Mate this is what I did:

go to Vodafone AU website vodafone help devices ota-settings - sorry cant post links but its the page where you get a mms of settings (theres no Jiayu option but that's ok)

Choose TLC as manufacturer (they use Mediatek too, if that matters???)

Choose s270 (only one listed I think)

Choose setup fone for internet

open the MMS and apply the settings

go to settings -> moby network settings-> access point names

choose the vodafone AU-MMS apn

exit back to moby settings

back in to moby network settings-> access point names

choose Vodafone AU

exit back to moby network settings

disable 4G then re-enable

if pref network is not 4G then set it to 4g

exit back to home screen

give it a wee second and you should be good. This is what worked for me.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] Sta'ko:
Try factory reset..
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] freemind11:
Do you have test which are the optimum settings for Settings -> Audio Profiles -> Sound enhancement ?
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] kommando:
I have a similar issue but not precisely the same, engineer mode does not calibrate the proximity sensor but using a test app it is working using a finger to test, however when I close the phone cover the screen turns off as it initially gets close but then as the cover approaches the last 1mm away the screen turns on again, I have used the test app and it also confirms this action. Why a finger works but not the cover is odd, I do have a glass screen protector installed but it is clean and it was fitted as the phone came out of the box before any marks could be added. Maybe a ear is the same as the cover and once too close the screen comes on again, as it is I cannot use the proximity sensor to turn the screen off as the cover is closed, it turns off and then immediately back on again, using gravity sensor instead.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] mion1976:
Had you noticed bug: caller id mismatch on rom S3S-20150411-154516 with added gaaps?

When call is comming without country prefix and number you store in contacts with prefix i.e. +48, the phone doesn't recognize this contacts. With rom S3SW_2015_02_14 was all OK.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] Zajko_00:
S3 does not boot

Have Jiayu S3S for couple weeks and was satisfied. Missed GAPPS, but was able to load them reading this thread. Also sync of calendar and contacts issue was fixed.

Last week phone started to show message "application System stoped working" at the boot. sequence. I hit "Wait" button and it worked.

But this morning the device boot stuck at the Jiayu logo with no progress.

When trying to boot while holding Volume Up key, I can get into Boot menu with following options:

1. Recovery mode - shows dead Andoid figure with red triangle with exclamation mark

2. Fastboot mode - does nothing

3. Normal boot - this stuck as described above

Boot while holding Volume Down key opens Recovery menu with Chineese signs. Was able to find what these signs means. So I think I would be able to do a factory reset from there.

Have few questions.

A) Is there a way to backup some user data (about 200 pictures) from this device - when Android does not start properly or is not correctly connected to PC? Assume Factory reset will delete all my pictures. I don't mind apps or contacts, they can be restored or synced.

B) Can Recovery (TWRP or CRM) help? How can I install it (SD card?)?

Thanks for any advice.

I have oficial ROM (S3S), latest OTA upgrade. Can I then instal ROM for S3SW to have GAPPS?
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] ProTechShark:
Does is not connect to your pc?

I'm guessing you weren't using a micro sd. If anything like this happens the first thing you should do is backup your data and factory reset. I think the only option you have here is to factory reset.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] Zajko_00:
It does connect to PC (hear beep sound when connected), but it does not show as a drive to copy files/folders from.

I had microSD, but photos were stored on an internal memory (did not change camera settings). Now need to backup files from there.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] teamh:
Use any file explorer with root permission (root explorer or es file explorer), locate "system/build.prop", open build.prop and add a line:"ro.phone.min_match=8".
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] rdcdt:
so some test it or know is it for this phone ?
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] :
Does adb still work when booted in recovery ?

if so you could perhaps mount internal data partition and copy files to external sd
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] adilrenzu:
Install TWRP recovery, once in recovery your phone storage will be visible on your computer,as TWRP has MTP by default, if that doesnt work, put a micro sdcard, then using the built in file manager of TWRP recovery, copy the files/folders from your phone storage to your sdcard. You dont need adb as some suggest.

How to install TWRP check my previous posts. Cheers
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] motanbigcat:
Hi Guys.

I received the phone today and fixed imei numbers very easy via MTK Engineering Mode apk.

Thanks to everyone who tried to help me for imei fixing. :good:
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] :
Zajko_00 and adilrenzu

adilrenzu

what post number are you alluding to pls?

Zajko_00

Before we go down the path of the excellent replies so far, I have not set default storage to sdcard. And my photos go to sdcard. Why not remove your sdcard and check?

---but it is not obvious to me that you have a sdcard.

I assume that you are a windows user so did not set up adb? I don't think you can do so with a software bootloop.

PS I would advise not trying to install any custom recovery at this stage. Plus I doubt you can until you have a working phone.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] superdragonpt:
Charge time

i know we discussed this already ...

But i would like further feedback from the users with the BASIC version,

How much time does it takes to charge from empty battery (0/ 1 %) --> 100 % ?

Thanks

Cheers
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] sirdickens:
Lollipop update is coming for international W version

Hello everyone,

So I asked guys from official Jiayu Deutschland Facebook page and this is the answer!

We are expecting Lollipop update for the last W version. That's why update (0411) for chinese version already came and international is still late...we are skipping it I guess ;)
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] sirdickens:
In my case, with their official charger from 0 -> 100% takes around 4h, and from 15 -> 100% around 3 and 20mins. So I tend to charge it when it reaches 15-20%.

I have noticed this weird bug where battery acts pretty strange when bellow 15%, it goes to 9-10% normally, then sudden drop to 4% and sudden drop to 1%. And charging time from 0-15% takes so much. And as well from 90-100%. I think these two together might be 40-45% percent of charging time.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] superdragonpt:
I (We) know ;)

Thanks for the feedback

The rest is the normal behavior... Android API, percent calculations are always estimated...

Cheers
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] adilrenzu:
I dont know the exact time, but its is sure better than before on the 3gb version, especially with usb charge.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] mion1976:
Unfortunately, this solution does not work
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] Levered:
Hehe, yes i ask them, LL will release shortly, but not this weeks.

:D
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] e8hffff:
What's the recovery partition called and can it be done with fastboot? I know the partition aren't conventionally named, but haven't researched the alternative name.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] adilrenzu:
just flash the recovery with sp-tools it will flash the recovery to the correct partition. You don't need fastboot to use sptools
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] Pirex69:
Mine takes somewhere between 4 and 7 hours. Normally each 1 day in 7 it breaks. The other 6 days it charges correctly but that 7th it doesn't....
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] e8hffff:
I use Linux and I think sptools is windows. I may have the get a virtual drive up. Thanks.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] Levered:
Another MT6752 devices from big company, Sony Xperia C4 has annouces today.

I want to know, does anyone like xperia rom, if yes. I and TF team will port it to our devices.:D
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] adilrenzu:
SP TOOLS FOR LINUX.ENJOY

http://www.needrom.com/download/sp-flash-tool-v5-1424-00/
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] KURT.Beadles:
It's not a normal behavior. This doesn't happen on my Zopo C2.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] sirdickens:
Yes, yes and yes please!! :)))
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] agdroubi:
Yes and it will be a big plus if sony camera software works on our phone. ;):)
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] :
this matter has already been discussed......make sure you have enabled root

go to playstore and install either flashify or rashr

I prefer flashify

download the custom recovery and put it on the root of your internal storage or sdcard

name it "recovery-twrp.img" or 'recovery-ctr.img or whatever custom recovery type you have downloaded

then use the app to install it.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] adilrenzu:
the problem with this thread is that anybody who has the phone and has posted few posts thinks that he/she is a developer and qualified to give advice's to people, and then a time comes when they themselves need help from this thread. :)

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[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] Levered:
Sony camera software already works on our phones, i've test it. If you want i will upload soon.

;)
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] lordhardware:
So is there a fix for this?

I'm also having the same issue.

Absolutely ****ty call quality.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] nggies:
Wow...then please share that application..[emoji6]
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] andi831:
Is there any chance to boost signal reception? I have a quite unstable (data) connection for my S3 Advanced, it's worse than on my old phone. Or is any modified radio image available?
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] ionutz72:
And that is Sony BRAVIA Engine?
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] Levered:
Just need wait Xperia C4 release first.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] agdroubi:
Yes please and is their any improvnents in terms of video recording?
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] Levered:
same..
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] agdroubi:
Do you think a hardware limitation is present or it can be software optimized?
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] genesisalgor:
That would be awesome! I guess the Sony software matches perfect with the Jiayu S3 =)
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] johnmilton:
I did this but is still doesn't work. I also lowered number and still no result. Do I just have to add this line at the end?
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] :
[MENTION=3731269]adilrenzu[/MENTION] : I feel perhaps addressed here and want to apologise to thread for any wrong or inaccurate advice I have given so far :rolleyes:

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Sony recently is very (perhaps most) open source friendly vendor, both for AOSP and Linux. Not only do they provide code in git repositories, they also provide step by step build instructions. That's IMO also an important open source contribution, because: what does code give you without a (sometimes non-trivial) complete build recipe? These instructions work flawlessly: I tried them (even if I have no Sony, just out of curiosity and sympathy).

So I wonder how they will position themselves with MTK for GPL compliancy.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] :
[MENTION=3731269]adilrenzu[/MENTION]

I don't want to upset you will you allow me to pm you on recent matters?

I realize our posts have been moderated but I feel we can sort out the key issues out of sight

If you feel I am being nasty etc feel free to report my pending pm to any mod you like OK.

I hope others will not feel they have been insulted etc.

I will of course die someday and go to Linux Hell......thats a joke.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] MarkGiardini:
Cheers for this mate I can confirm it worked 100%
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] Levered:
Need wait for test it.

yes, but need wait xperia c4 release

Hmmm, i don't know about that. But I think Sony don't release sources has they do for Xperia C. So difficult to say it.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] M Junaid:
there's new update on needrom for S3 basic "S3 20150430-131240"

http://www.needrom.com/download/jiayu-s3/
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] adilrenzu:
.

No mate you are good, its just there are too many trolls in this thread, and when you tell them something or negate their points they start to use foul words.

Same questions been asked over and over, and people giving them different answers just to confuse them. cheers
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] Sta'ko:
From 5% little more than 4 hours.

One question - my lcd indicator lights green when phone reaches 90% charge is it that the case for all?

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Go for it.

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That's second update for Chinese basic rom and non for the world version :silly:. It's getting frustrating. . we are stuck on s3w 20150325 (b). No fixes for the bugs(and they are not few). :eek:
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] howlep:
mine is still stuck on s3sw - 20150213, no matter how often I try to press the check now button ;)
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] cyberdejy:
Same with me. No updates.

I have a question regarding bottom stock drawer: is it possible to have more than 4 icons. For example I want to have 5 ?
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] kommando:
To have 5 icons just change the Jiayu launcher for an alternative, the Nova launcher has 5 icons and is in the play store.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] ivivdim:
With my last 3 phones (including this one) I use Xperia Launcher (2.0.6b) and it has 5 icons - one fixed in the centre (for applications) and 4 customisable.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] cyberdejy:
Yes I know that using another launcher can have 5 but I was asking for the stock one. OK thanks anyway
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] e8hffff:
Stupid me already had it. Thanks.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] :
I'll join you there :)
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] kommando:
Had a problem today, used the phone as a portable hotspot as previously and this time instead of turning off the hotspot I turned Wi Fi on which killed the hot spot. This also killed my 3G mobile data connection as well and no amount of reboots and turning the sim on and off or mobile data on/off worked. The solution which did finally work was changing preferred network type from 4G to 3G which got 3G back, turning back to 4G kept 3G working. I was not in a 4G area at the time so no idea if this would have helped.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] genesisalgor:
https://android.googlesource.com/kernel/mediatek/

Anyone has seen this?

I guess, almost 100% sure there will be at least a 5.1 Lollipop update for all new chips.

Edit:

Forget it should be for Android One devices...
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] superdragonpt:
Actually that's so wrong...

In one hand --> Yes, Sony is becoming Open Source friendly

In the other hand --> Concerning their policy with MTK phones (i.e.: Sony Xperia C), yes they did released the kernel sources... BUT:

a ) They Locked the bootloader, so the sources are useless

b) The sources they provided are missing a lot of things

I was the guy that tried to build an working kernel for the Sony Xperia C, and saw this nasty Sony issues..

Even if Sony UnLock the BL tomorow, the sources would still missing a lot of stuff ...

PLUS, They issue an DMCA on my github repo, it's now down ....

You can check it here:

http://xdaforums.com/sony-xperia-c/orig-development/beta-xperiac-mt6589-t2803093

Cheers
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] :
[MENTION=5238428]superdragonpt[/MENTION] : MTK seems a problem for every vendor ... not sure if Sony is worse than others (which is why I wrote "I wonder") , but, for sure, for several non MTK devices Sony is very open source friendly. Do you know other vendors (apart from Google) who even document how to build kernel and AOSP roms for their devices like Sony does?
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] MarkGiardini:
how are you guys finding the battery life on these phones?
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] francescospina22:
For me the battery is very good.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] MarkGiardini:
So far I'm really liking this phone.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] haasgo:
Are already planning to switch phones?
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] Levered:
yes, i agree with you.:good:
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] motanbigcat:
Not really good, approximately same performance with my other phone (Thl) which has 2,000 mAh battery. On the other hand charging time is terrible, takes 5-6 hours to arrive to 100%. The phone is great, but I advise to buy a dock charger plus second battery to use the phone seamless.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] Sta'ko:
How many on screen hours do you do with the phone... And how many are good for you?
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] michael.geronimo16:
Hello, i have the jiayu s3 advance with firmware S3S 20150411-154516. I just receive a notification saying that there is an update. I downloaded the update and try to install it but its sayibg that my system is damaged. Also tried to install it via twrp but i got an error. Please help.:(
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] gwaldo:
pure white version

I got my girlfriend the pure white version from spemall again.

I did a quick video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63LgbTr69cI

It's very stylish, looks a lot like a Samsung.. personally, I like the black tho.:cool:

Also, if you don't have the Tempered Glass Screen Protector, I recommend it!!! :good:

I dropped my phone and it hit the screen and cracked the protector.. luckily didn't didn't effect the actual screen :fingers-crossed:

Great phone, no probs... waiting for a better ROM tho:laugh:
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] motanbigcat:
I didn't calculete it but I'm not a gamer, don't spend too much time for internet except to check e mails, use the phone mainly for phone calls.

Battery (3,000 mAh) is going in average one and half days along, that time is same like in my second phone (2,000 mAh). That's the subject.

Sorry, maybe I couldn't understand clearly what " And how many are good for you?" means, as much as possible of course like anyone wishes.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] snabben:
Check if the update.zip is doublepacked. They have sent it like that before. I think I read that also need to be in stock recovery to ota. If you have the update.zip you can flash it via twrp/cwm when checked if doublepacked.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] motanbigcat:
What does "new version" mean, Lollipop?
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] ionutz72:
I don't know. Download don't work. Say network connection failed...
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] M Junaid:
as far as i know... it contains some bug fixes of exisiting kitkat rom.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] kommando:
I am getting the same, downloads commences but nothing comes down, then after a bit it says 'Network Connection Failed'
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] ernestorw:
Same to me.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] sedj:
This version of the ROM is available for good domain S3 high version (Memory 3GB + 16GB version), Standard Edition and other editions Do not use this ROM.

Release of the software version number is: S3S-20150507-083407 , major update points are as follows:

>> 1. Optimized Desktop Launcher fluency.

>> 2. optimization from the lock screen to unlock the desktop desktop weather widget reflect slow.

>> Upgrade 3. The optimized version of shot window display unusual problems.

>> Accuracy 4. Optimize the status bar displays the flow.

>> 5. - increase the charge indicator "Set Display" menu, message alert light control switch.

>> 6. Increase the camera shutter sound control switch.

>> 7. fixes a number of small BUG.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] cmullen:
507 ROM OTA Update Info

Did the update to S3A 20150507-083407. All worked A-OK just as in prior post re 411 OTA ROM.

Used the same procedure to get 507 OTA ROM to work. Just checkout prior post for details.

TWRP reboot and power-off still does not work tho. Therefore must hold power button down until phone shuts off after TWRP recovery img in re-installed.

gapps "appear" to still work A-OK. Went to Play Store and account with app history still there after 507 load. Downloaded a new gapp under 507 and all A-OK.

507 only ~17mb but does crunch for awhile and updated ~100 Android apps. 4.4.4 Kitkat based.

Sorry but don't know what 507 does/fixes as the only thing I could read from OTA app screen was "BUG".

:)
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] Sta'ko:
Must be something wrong with your battery, if i use the phone just for phone calls it will last at least 2,5days or more (maybe you talk too much) stand by time is great too. And its very easy to see on screen time just go in battery usage menu and see screen % and time on.. The battery is very dissent actualy quite good. ;)
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] MarkGiardini:
Can anyone confirm what the latest international build number is for S3 advanced is please?

Mine is s3sw20150314-141844.

That's latest I get using "check for updates" on phone..
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] :
Hi Mark

yours is latest international (aka s3sw (note w))

meanwhile s3s ( aka a) got 2 chinese updates.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] MarkGiardini:
Thanks mate
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] :
like I did for S3SW-20150314-141844 to S3S-20150411-154516 upgrade, I

also did an S3S-20150411-154516 to S3S-20150507-083407 upgrade, that

is: only change what really changed (+/- 250 files)

derteufel### gave us the idea, for me his/her procedure is handy as it

- does not remove anything one already has (even modded to /system)

- does not add anything one does not need (chinese or bloat specifics)
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] motanbigcat:
I said "mainly", not "just":)
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] Madsomebody:
Is there a tutorial somewhere ?
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] abbas:
Show us how to do it. Please.