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[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] cacan031:
After a month of having this phone, I find glass protector very, very useful, and superstrong. Not a single scratch! Got it here: http://bit.ly/jiayu-s3-glass
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] espalha704:
I ordered one yesterday and I'm a totally newbie. Would love to learn more about rooting and flashing, etc

but I have one question, when I'm getting the S3 Advanced and if it is not the S3SW where can I find the ROM and try to flash it? My fear with this phones was allways if they don't have the Google Services.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] superdragonpt:
Hi

Well, don't take my wrong, i have nothing against TF (well maybe a little ...)

1 : There's nothing wrong with Ports, BUT, making disclaimers like THAT, its just wrong.

copy/paste some blobs (ie. porting ...) and then calling its their "work", when 90ish% of the "rom" , is just an stock rom from another device? ...

2: "Their" Kernel, doesn't comply with GPL, if they can't post the sourcecode for whatever reason... but they could (and should) credit all the work they merged on their Kernel from other developers , like varunchitre15, etc, etc

There's so few people that actually know how to work on Mediatek's, and most of them are here on xda .

if no GPL sourcecode is provided , they had the "moral" obligation to credit all commits history ...

Im VERY sensitive when someone just picks on someone else work, and doesn't even mention the person (s).

Like i always say on all my works:

"Just becouse it's GPL, doesn't mean out of respect"

I've reported countless "Original development Kernel threads" here on xda, due to GPL Violation ....

Most of them, using some of my work(s)...

And so on... really tired right now ....

Cheers

Peace
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] cacan031:
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Desciption of the different ROM Version:

S3 = 2GB Version without Google APPs

S3W = 2GB Version with Google APPs

S3S = 3GB/NFC Version without Google APPs

S3SW = 3GB/NFC Version with Google APPs

Since you have S3 Advanced [3GB, NFC], always look for S3SW firmware. Just like you, I also received stock S3S firmware, tried different methods of installing Gapps, but they were all buggy and crashing all the time. Decided to flash with S3SW, and it was a right decision.

You can get one here: http://www.needrom.com/download/s3s-...am-2015-02-13/

I have RC_mt6752_h560_s3sw_jyt_cc_128-24_kk_lte_5m-cs_mul_tphone_20150213-171816_songlixin_PC and I'm happy with it. Very happy. :)
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] dromaczek:
VERY STRANGE,

could you check something, very small (1mm diam) my light dot is in center, above home button too, 22 mm above down edge... CENTER.. Could you check your dot?

I will try to make flashable via TWRP
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] Paradelle:
I have that dot too, in the same place! Pretty much all that's wrong with my handset so I can cope.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] Nutsonfire:
Anyone change the DPI setting? there is no setting in build.prop so only way is to install xposed and gravity?
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] dromaczek:
I change, i use app from google market, works good
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] Nutsonfire:
Which one plz? I read of bootloop problems.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] dromaczek:
no problem with bootlop

i have 3 apps instaled, i change dpi with all the and reboot in recorvery, wipe cache plus dalvik, run system

screenshot https://onedrive.live.com/redir?res...authkey=!AFwGPb3wgyrdvu0&v=3&ithint=photo,png

LIST OF APPS - install it all, change dpi with all them, clear cache, dalvik run... https://onedrive.live.com/redir?res...authkey=!AMD6Qqyrlqk2o2E&v=3&ithint=photo,png

give thanks:)
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] menoff:
I noticed strange panorama making problem.

I open stock camera app, choose panorama mode and take a photo(s). App align and connect photos correctly but in gallery just one of 5 or more is rotated (animated) simulating turning around. Others (most of them) are well prepared static extended photos, good panoramas but not animated. Just like they are not recognized as panorama photos but regular ones.

I am using S3 2GB with S3-20150411 ROM (OTA updated). I am not sure but I think it wasn't like that in earlier ROMs versions. Anybody else noticed this?

Cheers.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] greenbat:
@ dromaczek

Yes please, want to try lollipop :)

What is working: phone/internet/camera?

And what is not working with your lollipop version?

Thank you!
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] mrsim:
now this i can totaly agree with...thanks for clearing that up about the whole 'credit where credit is due'...i am 100% with you there

and also about the source code...would they really have it for their kernel...has anyone here actually downloaded and taken a good look at it's build...for me this is the first mtk kernel i have ever seen produced for a device,(as far a i knew mtk were cosed source hence all the porting and no official roms),and maybe the odd leaked code here and there...but if we are all lucky maybe soon mediatek will pull their thumb out of their arse and start releasing sources...theses device would surely get to a different level if the roms were built from source for them
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] :
The situation is not ideal. However, I think it could be worse. Apparently -some- people (working for jiayu?) are exceptionally allowed source code access (I guess they sign a non-disclosure agreement) and, I assume, are allowed to adjust and build kernels and firmware, and, make the results available to us. Without this exception we would have nothing at all.

Of course, kernel -should- be open source, and, it -would- be nice to see commits for AOSP changes, and github repositories for vendor/device specific needs.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] superdragonpt:
^^ Yes this

Thats why i said, i can understand (to some extent), why they, TF (i.e.: Jiayu.ES) didn't published the kernel sourcecode... But that doesn't justify, the LACK of credits of the commits they've merged...

Their Kernel is just the Stock Kernel + some few (old) patches (made by other developers) + useless stuff , that just increase the Kernel size and footprint

--> Check their Kernel Changelog , then go to my Github.... and check my (older) MTK Kernels ....

That said ...

Roger and out

Cheers
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] :
so I did... I now have S3S kernel/build 04/11 but model number JY-S3S ;)

only +/- 260 files needed to updated from S3SW-20150314-141844 to S3S-20150411-154516 (system/boot)

---------- Post added at 02:17 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:42 AM ----------

same here
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] gbodimowo:
Try d new update for April 11
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] :
well, I hardly ever get called or call anyone, but, I do have 2 phones

so I can call myself... :)

apparently 04/11 does seem to have fixed echo.

ok, my experience is not statistically authorative, but: without noise

cancelling (aka upper microphone) everything fine, then, with noise

cancelling, everything fine again, and, finally, without noise

cancelling (does upper microphone mute?), everything fine again!
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] gbodimowo:
OK so what's your conclusion now besides the credit thing coz d final ROM user isn't in for all this technical details what they want is a perfect rom

---------- Post added at 02:11 AM ---------- Previous post was at 02:07 AM ----------

OK my main issue with the stock Roms are that d ba3 seems to drain fast while on WiFi and now someone is bitter about TF my own is give me a good ROM and by the way is there any real lollipop ROM not a themed one
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] :
conclusion is (IMHO): there is nothing like free (not necessarily as free=gratis, but rather like free=available).
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] gbodimowo:
I have some questions

What ROM doesn't heat up by the camera while on WiFi and doesn't drain battery which ROM doesn't lock u up to internal memory as my SD card has now been left idle
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] :
drain fast while on WiFi is not normal, do you have location mode high accuracy (one day I had mode device only and battery drained faster than normal)?
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] M Junaid:
@ dromaczek

waiting for your lollipop rom :)
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] haasgo:
So tomorrow is labour day...rumors were that jiayu might release something on that date...waiting patiently for a lollipop surprise.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] DerTeufel1980:
I got told yesterday, lollipop on 15th of mai, maybe
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] Sta'ko:
You are lucky if it's just a millimeter, mine is more of a spot with no ruff ages it's on same place like yours but few mm on the left and it's at least 3-4mm big lighter spot (it could be seen only on wite background) like i sad it's a defect (my opinion).
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] haasgo:
First it was mid march, then end of march, den mid april, then end of april and now it is mid may...this "maybe" at the end of any of these announcements makes me think this update must be so epic that they just cannot give any real date, OR jiayu is just not able to keep up with the things they tell their customers (happens a lot with chinese manufacturers)

I am in no hurry, but this sort of marketing is in no way a good thing to keep customers satisfied.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] DerTeufel1980:
There never has been an official announcement at their website.

As already mentioned in this thread, mediatek has provided initial sources to the vendors, who are working on finishing it on their own.

Official lollipop by mediatek never was announced to be ready before June or even July.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] dromaczek:
This rom could be flashed to Jyiu s3 with some mods, and run (lollipop) - but it risky!

http://qc3.androidfilehost.com/dl/X...150320.LWT_L.FHD.WB128_FB13720.EN.MV1624.rar?

(ecco e4 rom lollipop beta)
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] :
Hi Nofan - did you make your new Frankenstein :) ROM flashable (TWRP) and does everything work properly, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, SMS etc. If so, any chance you could upload it somewhere for download, as I'd be interested to see if it smooths out a few bugs I've discovered? Anyway, no worries if you can't though, I'll just wait for LP. Many thanks in advance!
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] Levered:
But i hear lollipop will be ready this month as a planned. Just wait it. if 15th of may will make be happy but i want it's more stable than KK.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] M Junaid:
cannot access the link.... and did you tried it? if yes? whats working and whats not working? any screenshots? :)

thanks
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] Levered:
Don't try this rom, will make your devices will damage.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] superdragonpt:
Yes, like i said, end May, early June ...

You can blame Mediatek, but i think they are updating their source , instead of 5.0, maybe we'll get 5.0.1 or 5.02 ...

If thats the case, i don't mind waiting a bit more...

Becouse the 5.0 does have a lot of issues, as you may know ...

The Vendors are all in standby waiting for MTK ...
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] superdragonpt:
^^ This also
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] Nutsonfire:
I dont get the fuss about lolipop, I have a Nexus 5, with Lolipop it has fancy colors and battery last less that's pretty much it... Some Nexus 5 users are even going back to 4.4. Lolipop is cool but that's about it.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] haasgo:
True. It became useable when sourcecode was made public and devs startet working on it.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] superdragonpt:
that may be true..

But the case here, is the support to the 64bit arch, KK doesn't support 64bit SoC's.

Also the current KK source for this SoC, lacks several improvements made by Mediatek for this arch.

cheers
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] Sta'ko:
As 64 bit sistem Lollipop should increase battery life, productivity, speed because of the 64bit soc in.

And yes In nexus 5 lolipop because of poor optimization and bugs did quite the opposite.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] kommando:
I have a Nexus 10 tablet, lollipop was not really better than 4.4.4 until 5.1 , so based on that I will stay with 4.4 until 5.1 is available for the S3.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] :
I can give you a tarball (PM me) of the system files that got updated

between S3SW-20150314-141844 and S3S-20150411-154516 (and you can find

the boot image yourself inside S3S-20150411-154516).

skip below if not interested:

--

Here is what I did (on a linux machine) to make 'frankenstein':

- I have an rsync backup of my S3SW-20150314-141844 /system

note that my /system is no longer stock... I did remove some stock

apk and I did add several extra google apk

- I unpacked /system from S3S-20150411-154516

now I compared (unix command 'cmp') every file, and, from the ~2000

files only ~250 were different, mostly in app framework priv-app lib

and bin

some files were in 20150411-154516 but not (or no longer) in my

20150314-141844 I only chose lib files (the rest was not interesting,

like chinese input and, I think, animated wallpapers apks)

for the etc ascii files I did a diff to convince myself which one to

keep and/or to edit (like I changed language to en/US and model to

S3SW)

I adjusted unix permissions and ownership as needed

- Then I made a tarball for the ~250 updated files

(system-update.tar.gz) and (scp) copied it to phone extSD

- Next I booted in TWRP and, via adb, I did a dd of the boot.img to

boot partition, and, I untarred the tarball to the system partition

(which I had mounted, of course). I cleared dalvik cache and that

was it.

unmount an reboot

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[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] DerTeufel1980:
With dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0p16 of=/sdcard/system.img you get a flashable system image of your current rom
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] :
Thanks, I know, but it contains several google apps people probably don't want.

And also the 'hidden' and perhaps personalised avast antivirus root anti theft apk (which avast puts there )
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] cmullen:
I am NOT the best or even reasonable person to answer this but Lollipop has several major changes in the Android OS. (1) The actual java machine compiler that allows java to run on all different hw CPU instruction sets is moving to a new JVM compiler, ART (Android Run Time) compiler, from the older Dalvik compiler that has always been used in prior OS releases. (2) ART compiler has more chip manufacture support so the S3A octet-core 64-bit will have true 64-bit support in ART and therefore Lollipop. Reasons why Lollipop is designated a 5.0 rev not a 4.5 rev.

Sorry, a much better explanation than above is required - but I made a shot at it.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] :
Ah right, very simple procedure then! ;) Seriously, many thanks for the excellent write-up, but that's beyond my Android skill-set I'm afraid - sure, no worries, I'll just wait for the next official S3SW ROM, be it KK or LP at this stage. Thanks again! :good:
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] Sta'ko:
Nexus 10 doesn't have 64 bit processors.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] kommando:
Stability does not recognise 32 or 64 bits.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] kyleshaughnessy:
Jiayu S3 USB & Drivers

Hey folks,

To start I'm actually kinda embarrassed to be posting this msg in the first place so, please bear with me.

Background:

Over the past 4 years, with the content produced by this community, I've been able to learn the *basics* such as: root, install a custom recovery, & flash ROMs without the need to *ask for help*.

I mean, if we're willing to search hard enough & work through a bit of trial an error, it's all there for us.

So, thanks & apologies to be asking for even more than you've already done...

Current situation:

Recently received my Jiayu S3 (just S3, the 2GB version) & attempted to install a recovery & flash a ROM from Need Rom although, I had no luck because I cannot get my PC to recognize this device.

Note: I've since installed the TWRP recovery & created a backup using the Jiayu apk provided for us at the Jiayu .es Tool & Drivers section.

(Was able to install GApps this way too.)

That said, I'd still like to hook my phone up to my PC, for obv. reasons...

So, can anyone help me find & install the correct drivers?

Now, I should mention I've gone to About Phone, tapped the Build Number to activate the Developer Options & subsequently turned on USB Debugging.

I've also downloaded a heap of drivers, tried PDAnet & the SP Flash tool but, not matter what my PC says that it does not recognize this phone.

Can anyone please tell me where I've gone wrong here?

tl;dr

Thanks to the community for all the hard work you've done...

But, I could really use your assistance installing the correct drivers for my Jiayu S3.

Model: JY-S3

Android: 4.4.4

Build: 201 504 440 -155 027
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] sedj:
Turn OFF USB debugging

What windows OS are you using?
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] dromaczek:
Drivers works on W8.1

https://mega.co.nz/#!dVh2mb7Z!D6SN9O6r8UmvdmbbYJhkxpZ_BSfSZ_74BEyiWilnISQ
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] :
Before you connect your phone, open 'Device Manager'.

Then, with

the phone completely powered off

, connect your phone via USB and wait until you see the icon for 'MTK Preloader/VCOM Device' appear (it'll only appear for a couple of seconds, so you'll have to be very quick) - right-click on the newly detected device - go to the devices 'Properties' - go to the 'Driver' tab - select 'Update Driver' - select 'Browse my computer for driver software' - select 'Let me pick from a list of the device drivers on my computer' - click on 'Have Disk' and navigate to the location where you have the relevant drivers saved - click on the 'MTK Preloader/VCOM' driver and let it install.

That should be it. A reboot of your computer can be done for completeness, but probably isn't required. Also, if you're running Windows 8/8.1 you'll need to firstly temporarily disable 'Driver Signature Verification', which you can read about here.

Remember, it's by design that the Preloader only appears in device manager for a couple of seconds, even when the driver is correctly installed/loaded.

Best of luck!
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] cmullen:
Yes but the Jiuya S3/A do have 64-bit CPUs and Lollipop should have code that will take advantage of these CPUs. I would imagine any floating point calc intensive apps should see an advantage on a S3/A running Lollipop.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] Sta'ko:
Who is talking about stability?

Corection-you were, sry.. Didn't quite reed your post. I think it won't be less stable than the one that i'm now(reboots, battery glitches, bugs, crashes) in the other hand the advantages will be many(i hope) so... Waiting with curiosity...!
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] :
kyleshaughnessy

If you are looking for a reliable and sexy way to interact with PC, Linux is far easier to set up.

Plus you don't need to install Linux you can run it thru a virtual machine or better still run it off USB sticks

In case you have never downloaded ISO files before here is how to burn them to USB to make them bootable

http://www.ubuntu.com/download/desktop/create-a-usb-stick-on-windows

you can also use dvd but then changes to a certain system file won't be saved without another usb stick

You may need a Linux distro that is UEFI aware, to defeat the most recent bios firmware that attempts to fix Microsoft weakness with the hidden sector virus

--altho I think they claim that somehow it ensures you have a secure system?

RANT How anyone can claim Windows is secure when it is a known fact it has backdoors built into it RANT ENDS

If interested, let me know what distro you downloaded and if you have booted it up and more can be revealed.

good luck
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] motanbigcat:
Hi all S3 fans,

I read about all pages of this post and have obtained valuable information about S3 except one. Is there anybody who already repaired-changed the imei numbers of S3? How?

Thanks in advance for your responses.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] :
for those interested I have created a post on how to use power up buttons to get into factory or bootloader modes.

---from bootloader you can get into recovery

http://xdaforums.com/android/general/info-jiayu-s3-power-modes-to-recovery-t3097293

good luck
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] :
[MENTION=5691064]aus9[/MENTION] : have you used Flash_Tool for Linux with success already? I have not tried it yet.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] kyleshaughnessy:
To begin, thanks for the reply. I truly appreciate the help.

I've done this about 30 times now & all I can get is an *Unknown Device* icon (sometimes it'll have the yellow triangle & sometimes not) appear & then disappear a cpl of sec later.

So, I've tried Right-Clicking this Unknown Device icon via the Device Manager screen, the Device & Printer screen, & the Taskbar Popup Notification but, never has it recognized my device as an MTK...

Now, what's unique is that the File Tree in the Device Manager window will contract & expand two or three times during this process but, again never will I see anything other than an *Unrecognized Device*.

The best I can get is "Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems. (Code 43)" or...

That the Best Drivers are already installed.

Oh & I should mention that I'm running Win7 64bit, so we can rule out that it's not the WIn8 issue you mentioned.

Do you happen to have any other ideas?
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] teamh:
Use the code *#4634# (*#IMEI#) to write new IMEI. It's the easiest way (already posted in post #1)
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] sedj:
I would remove all drivers you have installed and reboot PC for a fresh start.

You only need the vcom USB driver, preferably the one which has a setup exe in the folder. I will link later if you can't find it.

Here are the drivers i used: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwI-z-jARlQZVjlMQTAwX1JFNG8/edit

Run the setup file then connect your S3 via USB lead while it is turned off fully. The drivers will install, did this last night Win 7 64bit.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] ProTechShark:
IxTutor made a great tutorial on how to install the drivers: http://youtu.be/PAxTCvRmlio

[YOUTUBE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAxTCvRmlio[/YOUTUBE]
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] motanbigcat:
Thanks for the reply. Yes, I already read in post the solution which you offered, wanted just to know if there is another way which anybody applied his own self.

Did you apply and succeed with the solution which you offered? Sorry, I'm asking so in detail, because I want to know enough about this important matter before buying the phone.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] :
Nofan Tasi

No and only just seen this post that appears to have a dependency of java

http://askubuntu.com/questions/464169/how-do-i-install-flashtool-0-91-on-ubuntu-14-04-lts

I will have a go using it but not this device.....I will try my other one.

pm to follow as I may be off topic, what ever my test is OK

EDIT

it appears to be for sony devices only?

http://www.flashtool.net/index.php
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] teamh:
I tried to rewrite new imei over exist one and got this errror:" IMEI number already exists, do not allow duplicate write!". Maybe this code only works if your phone lost imei. Hop this help.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] motanbigcat:
Thanks for your help, so we understand that this solution does not work to change the imei numbers. I don't buy this phone.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] rdcdt:
me, it's work
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] motanbigcat:
Ooops, I'm confused:confused:, I think one of you uses another phone except S3;)
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] :
I won't try to break my IMEI but can I suggest to anyone having trouble,

go to settings and disable your SIM before doing anything

if on re-enable its not working then try a full reboot

2) mobileuncle APK also offers IMEI fix and you need to give it root access.
[JiaYu S3 Questions & Answers] Levered:
Anyone to join our Malaysia Group, you can join now.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1546968468924053/