yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Android General] s7yler:
I also successfully rooted it with KingROOT, after that I have changed the DPI from 320 to 270 (with Root DPI changer - ONLY do this if you know how to reflash the stock ROM if something should mess up) gives 5 rows on the home screen and a much better overview and use of the big screen. Only minus is that the app drawer button is not in the center anymore, it seems that it can't be moved.
[Android General] megthebest:
I had also changed dpi with texdroider to 260, put nova launcher prime and make 6 rows 5 column, everything ok, much better to use!
[Android General] RockstarTA:
[/QUOTE]

The drivers are here :D

http://pan.baidu.com/s/1o6zDNMM

And here is a more detailed guide to flash the rom:

http://bbs.shoujifans.com/share-5259-1-1.html
[Android General] tich69:
The drivers are here :D

And here is a more detailed guide to flash the rom:

Thank you.

Have you updated? what does it fix/change?

Is there a way to turn the phone storage into one big block like Elephone do?
[Android General] RockstarTA:
Its very soon to notice real changes (placebo effect :rolleyes:), but it's definitely a new build, the kernel date its June 2, the display colors seems more natural and less oversaturated, and the wifi seems more stable.

Would be too early to talk about other changes, for example, I had a bug where despite sometimes i disconnected 3g, the 3g was still connected, i am not sure if the update fix that bug.

About the one big block, the situacion is the same, a new rom will be required to have included that option, either one factory modified rom or a Cyanogen rom.
[Android General] tich69:
I will try the update Wednesday and see how it goes.

I have noticed the phone gets quite hot around the camera when charging.

I turned off my 4G and just run 3G battery life improved loads should get over 2 days use now.

Did you come across a flip case? I tried Aliepress etc. they just have generic ones.
[Android General] RockstarTA:
Seems like my sd port is half-broken

Works ok like for 15 minutes and then Spotify Crash and Cabinet stop reading my card, and then Android tellme that my card its damaged....its not the card, i try 3 different cards and its the same thing, the card works ok in 2 tablets.

Update: Its full broken :s, in one try with just open the back cover of the phone, android tells me that the card is disconnected, wtf.

I contacted Bluboo in Facebook and they tell me that i need to contact Tinydeal to receive support, and the post-service of Tinydeal its famous for be awful, I already contact Tinydeal but my hopes for a good service are very low....I will try to find some people locally to repair the phone, its a shame, the Bluboo was so good.
[Android General] Alekim91:
I managed to recover as the phone again thanks to the leadership. Drivers me installed them alone once connected before the flash

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What is this parameter dpi? Thanks you
[Android General] megthebest:
Dpi is referred to display resolution and size, so if you set lower dpi (std is about 300 on bluboo hd panel) for example 260, you have small characters ane better screen use if you change launcher (nova is good).

You need texdroider dpi with root rights
[Android General] Alekim91:
Thanks a lot, I will try... perform for battery?
[Android General] bugeyes:
GPS.

Is no one else having issues with the GPS?

Mine can see plenty of satellites but struggles to connect with then.

Think it's most likely a software fault as Google maps really struggles but memory map is OK!
[Android General] bugeyes:
GPS.

Is no one else having issues with the GPS?

Mine can see plenty of satellites but struggles to connect with then.

Think it's most likely a software fault as Google maps really struggles but memory map is OK!

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Oops double post, sorry!
[Android General] tich69:
No GPS issue with mine, Google maps locks on in about 30 seconds.
[Android General] nate1975:
SD card

Yeah, mine broke today too. Doesn't matter what card I put in, and if I put the card in something else, it's fine.

I've just decided that I won't be using an SD card, which is totally not what I wanted to happen.
[Android General] dumalek:
Charger

Hello Bluboo owners. I have just two questions: have you received the quick charger with the phone? I received only standard charger and when I asked Bluboo they told mě to contact the shop which is Tinydeal BTW. Also my piece creaks when pressed in the left upper corner and it seems the screen glass is not properly glued there - is it generál fault or is it just my piece?

As for GPS I can get the Lock but it is really slow and then very inaccurate :( they promised Glonass but it is not there....and GPS is worse than in other new MTK phones.
[Android General] Phonememe:
Any bluboo x550 owners can give screen on time over 10 hours with phone?
[Android General] RockstarTA:
I could fix the problem by tightening the screws on the back

Edit: I Talk too soon, the fix worked only a few hours haha
[Android General] nate1975:
I was thinking of trying something like that, or maybe a layer of tape on the sdcard to make it fit tighter. Maybe I'll try that when I get home in a couple hours.

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No quick charger

No glass creaking

GPS works pretty well, not the best, not the worst I've seen.
[Android General] bugeyes:
Dumalek, no fast charger with mine either! They had a problem with production during presale, I'm wondering if the fast charge doesn't work!.

No creaks from the screen, and generally build quality of mine is great! ..... Just that GPS problem for me..... Going to hard reset my phone to see if it improves.... Then try the new rom bluboo have made available.
[Android General] nate1975:
So, two layers of scotch tape (tiny pieces) later and I again have a functioning SD card
[Android General] Alekim91:
To me to be serious problems in the call ... who hears me, feels dark and low. I have to scream sometimes
[Android General] tich69:
No fast charger also, I emailed them trying to get one sent to me.
[Android General] Gordin:
Hi, I bought my x550 at efox and it came with 2A charger (I'm guessing that's the fast charge?), screen protector, case, and usb cables.

So far I've rooted with Kingroot, replaced Kingroot with SuperSU with the "How to Remove/Replace Kingroot (KingUser) with SuperSu" by w0lfdroid.
[Android General] bugeyes:
Gordin that's the same charger as me, not the fast charger
[Android General] Gordin:
I'm pretty sure we both have the quick charger. All the chargers on amazon that are called quick chargers also go up to 5V/2A, just like the one we have. Also, according to most articles about the x550, 5V/2A is exactly what the quick charger is supposed to have.
[Android General] bugeyes:
Gordin the fast charger bluboo showed on you tube had varying voltages and amperages to boost charge speed! A 2 amp charger is pretty standard.

My x550 has just started to show the SD card fault, pretty hot here and that seems to make the card holder warp losing connection..... When I push the plastic around the card it reconnects......����
[Android General] RockstarTA:
Anyone its having problems with the last rom and Spotify cached music in the SD?, the factory rom worked flawlessly but the last rom its stopping the songs after a few seconds
[Android General] Alekim91:
I turned off this evening to recharge , just is broken ( miracle ) , and the state with the logo bluboo for about 20 minutes ! And he asked the king to uninstall avast root because detected as virus ...

it takes a rom cooked as soon as possible with root included ... but still nothing ....
[Android General] megthebest:
Don't understand what you are saying, which app you have installed? Root is made with kingoroot apk?
[Android General] Alekim91:
Yes I did root with kingo root... and avast deleted it
[Android General] megthebest:
It's normal, probably avast detects kingoroot as security risk app, but is strange that he removed root without supersu rigths.
[Android General] adyfry:
Initial issues with X550

Hi,

First post on xdadevelopers, android fan, but not a real tecchie!

I took the plunge having had Samsung and HTC phones before. I have had the phone for a couple of weeks and having a couple of issues that I have seen mentioned on here. Firstly GPS is very poor. It can get a lock eventually, until you move then it looses lock and as mentioned on the thread shows you in completely the wrong place. This is with Google maps, Strava and SYGIC GPS navigation, all showing the same issue. I understand that rooting the phone and updating the EPO files may help, but rooting is beyond my area of knowledge and worried I will mess up the phone entirely!

Secondly SD card. Using a new 32GB card, it keeps mounting and unmounting. Using an older 8GB card, no problem at all.

Thirdly, (and this may be something I can sort with some help as it may be configuration at my end) I don't seem to be able to access 3G (don't have 4G). I use EE and from what I can see it is compatible, If anyone can help that would be great.

On the positives side, screen is clear and bright, blacks not great, but I don't use it for video playback. Battery is excellent, I do charge most nights, but it looks like 48hrs would be no problem with moderate use. This was my bug bear with my old phone. Phone is quick to respond, screen is sensitive, and the quick access features are useful. Certainly don't miss the physical buttons on my old phone. Bluetooth works well for headphones easily to 6m plus.

If I can't resolve the problems , I am probably going to have to revert to my old phone and sell this, but would miss the screen and battery. Does anyone hold out any hope for Bluboo resolving these problems?

Thanks
[Android General] Gordin:
You can replace Kingroot and the other King apps with SuperSU following the instructions here. I did this and didn't have any problems with it. Google for

w0lfdroid "How to Remove/Replace Kingroot (KingUser) with SuperSu"

(I'm not allowed to post links here yet…)

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Which last rom are you talking about? Are there any roms or updates besides the stock rom yet? My x550 has not gotten an update since I got it and there are no custom roms yet AFAIK.
[Android General] dumalek:
I have similar problem with data, you have to turn on mobile data which could be made in two ways - from menu - data usage /mobile there is switch for mobile data or you can you quick settings from notification bar and when you tap on symbol with phone signal you can also swich on the mobile data. It is also described on Bluboo facebook pages. Hope this helps.

Dont know if downloading EPO files will help GPS did anybody with root tried?
[Android General] Liffeyman:
Well, just ordered this phone for the gf. Anyone link for good cases and glass screen protectors?

Cheers

Paul
[Android General] adyfry:
Update!

I have put in a new giffgaff sim inslot one and moved the old sim to slot 2. I have configured the APN according to the giff gaff instructions and 3G now appears. Still struggling to connect, but making some headway.
[Android General] nate1975:
The SD card slot doesn't hold the cards properly. Read our earlier posts; I was able to apply some tape opposite the connectors to resolve this, but you might also try tightening the two screws near it. It didn't matter what card I used they all behaved poorly (I use a 64GB normally, but the 32GB and even an ancient 1GB all had issues)
[Android General] megthebest:
I have read that only slot 1 works for 4g/3g
[Android General] adyfry:
Slot 1 /2

This does seem to be the case. 3G is active on slot one straight away! I guess this means main sim in slot one for calls and data and calls only in slot 2!
[Android General] kasvet-efza:
Can you take closer photos to sd card slot? I want to know about this issue
[Android General] dumalek:
Have you suceeded with any improvement of the GPS? I tried several navigations (google maps, sygic, Here) and all are hardly usable - long fix and then signal disappears regularly and my position jumps in closer or farer surroundings - in town could not be reliably used. Does anybody have any ideas how to improve GPS, but to buy another phone?
[Android General] nate1975:
I don't think that a picture would show anything, unless you maybe tore the phone apart. The issue seems to be that the card doesn't sit down properly, because if you push down on the phone where the card connections are, it will remount.

Mine actually unmounted again today while I was walking up the stairs at work. I finally just removed the card and gave up.

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My GPS works pretty well, and I've made sure to have it navigate me around for no good reason just to make sure after your posts. I'm hoping it doesn't suddenly fail on me now.

If my SD card still worked, that would be great. I think the "buy another phone" is probably the right answer.
[Android General] kasvet-efza:
I was thinking buy this phone but this issue too bad
[Android General] tich69:
Charging today in my car with SATNAV on, reached scary temperatures got a warning up from the phone, the phone stopped charging.

I let it cool turned it off and its charging again.

If these temperatures are true (physically very hot) I do not think the phone will last long.

Has anyone used the fastcharger? what temperatures are you getting?
[Android General] bugeyes:
I've fixed my SD card problem!

I loosened the two screw's near the card slot and inserted a piece of paper between the plastic and the metal of the card holder, after tightening the screw's and clamping the paper in place I've had no further issues with my card failing!

When I get a chance I'll upload a PIC ☺

With the GPS issue, mine has also overheated while traveling..... And as previously said with almost any navigation app it's hopeless...... With memory map it works fine! Go figure!
[Android General] adyfry:
Internet connection

well, I was about to give up and go back to my s3. Not sure how, but suddenly 3G is working. Now it's the sat Nav that needs sorting. If I can get that going properly, I would be happy.

I stuck three layers of sellotape to the back of the sd card and so far so good. Time will tell. Battery still excellent.

Great forum. Should have looked here before shelling out!
[Android General] RockstarTA:
TWRP Recovery in 4pda.ru:

http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=659627&st=700
[Android General] Alekim91:
This recovery is for x550? I can flash it via flashyfi? Thanks u
[Android General] RockstarTA:
Here is a guide to flash the recovery and a mirrror, the process its similar to flash the rom from the bluboo blog.

http://very-useful-information.blogspot.mx/2015/06/twrp-recovery-2860-bluboo-x550.html
[Android General] Alekim91:
Thanks u lot, but what is a mirror?
[Android General] nortol:
The mirror is a link to TWRP file.
[Android General] RockstarTA:
Yes, it is, it was necessary, login to 4pad.ru its one of the most frustating things in life haha
[Android General] Alekim91:
Ahahahaa have you right!! :)

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It is impossible to register an account in 4pda! :( it say a code in russian language
[Android General] megthebest:
Impossible 4pda... Any more friendly mirrors? Mega? Userscloud.com? Drive? Onedrive?

Thanks
[Android General] nortol:
bluboox550.info/twrp_2860_x550_lp

bluboox550.info/driver_x550

bluboox550.info/sp_flash_tool_x550
[Android General] RockstarTA:
Xposed for Android 5.1 cause bootloops, be careful
[Android General] megthebest:
Thanks

Thanks, i know, but now with trwp you are safe with a nandroid..

For who have problems with twrp links, here's mine:

https://mega.nz/#!SIlViC7Z!siITqLj19RBba2FrcGg22lpuEacrnHahl6Eb-nhAU9s
[Android General] dumalek:
Battery charging time

How long does it take to fully charge the phone? I am using provided charger (no quick charger - I am resolving with TD, but do not expect to receive it) and the phone did not charger overnight and it had not been totally without juice (around 15% was remaining). It took more then 10 hours to charge to 98% - then I have to go :). Does the quick charger anyhow help - just to know if it is worth to exchange further emails wit the seller.
[Android General] megthebest:
In my case in about 4h i have it fully charged. The std power supply provided, gives about 1,7A for the initial 2h 30", after that, in less than 2 hours it gives 0,4Ah and finally i have 100%.

I measured also real capacity of the battery and it is 5000mAh:
[Android General] Liffeyman:
Internal memory

Hey,

Just received my x550 and looking at the internal total memory. It showing only 8.48gb for the total space. Is this normal? As far as i know, i've ordered the 16G version.

Thanks

Paul
[Android General] Alekim91:
We hope in 4pda for a custom rom... miuiii :) :) :)

Any tryed to install tpw via flashyfi?
[Android General] megthebest:
Look at the memory tab, 4gb is for apps and 8,48gb for data/internal memory; so total 12,48gb that's the available capacity of any 16gb rom smartphone

Yes, succesfully flashed with rashr and flashify

The only issue of twrp, is that it cannot write on the internal memory (8,48gb) but only in app partition or external sd (or otg, i have to try)
[Android General] kasvet-efza:
cheater bluboo, they stopped to respond on fb page
[Android General] Liffeyman:
Hi, thanks for the above.

Is there any roms that have increased the app partition? Have been googling it, might give it a try over the next few days. If i manage to create anything stable to post it back here
[Android General] Maor545:
I have mine too. I found out, that I can not see any 5GHz wifi network, Bluboo has 5GHz wifi in specs.

Can someone verify, that this phone is (not) capable of 5GHz wifi?
[Android General] Liffeyman:
Yeah, can't see the 5ghz network on mine either :confused:
[Android General] Maor545:
first glonass is a lie, now 5GHz wifi, what next?
[Android General] megthebest:
Lollipop 5.1 is 32bit, not 64bit as expected... Sound is only average, 3g/4g only on 1st slot, camera 8mpixel f/2.2 instead of f/2
[Android General] Maor545:
Please help me, I have written to gearbest to send me quick charger, but they don't understand my problem. They say, that I have a charger, so everything is OK.

What should I write them, so they send me the quick charger?

Edit: I am trying through bluboo on facebook, they said, they have someone dealing with chargers :) hope it will work
[Android General] dumalek:
I would add bad GPS unusable for navigation, processor weaker than initially announced, quick charging not working. It is quite a lot for one phone :(

BTW how are you satisfied with the back camera?
[Android General] megthebest:
yes, i just made some shots, but thy are not bad.

focus speed is ok and sharpness not bad.

Secondary cam for selfie, has fixed focus, so not good for quality/sharpness
[Android General] Alekim91:
Please let you post a guide on how to install the TWRP via flashify? Thanks
[Android General] nate1975:
That camera is terrible. Well, for still shots it's just on the low-end side, but completely useless for video; Maximum 864x480 is worse than any phone I've had in about 5 years.
[Android General] hxdimpf:
First experience w/ X550

Got mine via efox-shop a week ago. Battery life is absolutely unprecedented. I am using it in Germany currently, and it seems I can't get UMTS/3G. Also when I use "CPU-Z" and check for sensors the list is almost empty. Just an accelerometer is listed and nothing else. If I comprate this list with my Nexus5 the sensor listing doesn't even fit on one page. Reason why I was even looking for the sensors is that if I run a compass application such as "GPS Status" and I rotate the phone the compass rotates with it while in fact it should "compensate" the movement of the device, via Gryroscope I would assume.

I was wondering, is this all missing hardware functions (UMTS/3G in Gernany ..... all the sensors ....) or is it badly adapted Lollipop / drivers?

Booting into recovery is tough, it is all Mandarin, however, I managed to do a Kingo root and also I flashed a TWRP recovery and with the latter I can boot directly into TWRP recovery and see English text. As a next step I'd need to flash something that gives me UMTS / 3G in Germany (2100 Mhz ... I guess) and the hardware sensor support for running a compass.

Does anybody have ideas on how to address these issues? I was looking for a CM 12.1 but there isn't any for the BLUBOO X550. There are some unofficial builds for Mediatek MT6732 devices, e.g. Elephone P6000 but I am hesitating to put such a ROM on the X550, chances are it would render the device as an expensive paperweight
[Android General] Maor545:
1) this phone lacks all the sensors. No compass, no gyro, nothing.

2) 3G and 4G only works in sim slot 1 - the one for big SIM. Second slot is capable only of 2G
[Android General] hxdimpf:
That is in fact what I was afraid of. Perhaps I can address the 3G by moving my SIM, however, for me, the 2G would actually be even sufficient. What I really needed, and why I was looking for the battery life ... was a device that keeps me going for a full day of geocaching in the field and for that I needed good GPS and an excellent compass. I am on the virge of re-purposing the device to run the "Torque" application over Blutooth / OBD to give me nice gauge in my roadster ;) ... still better than declaring it an expensive paperweight.
[Android General] Alekim91:
Again. And 'resubmitted again problem as before. I reloaded the phone is off, turn on this morning and is 20 minutes bluboo! Then I pressed volume and less power, and 'went into factory mode, after a couple of times and it' started! But why is this happening at random? Sara the stock recovery from these problems?

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i have flashed TWRP Recovery 2.8.6.0 so:

1 donwload TWRP_2860_X550_LP.rar

2 install driver and sp_flash_tool_x550

3 decompact rar of TWRP in a folder

4 open sp flash and click scatter loading, search scatter file on TWRP folder,

4 click on donwload agent ed load the file MTK_AllInOne_DA.bin

5 power off x550, click DOWNLOAD in sp flash, connect fastly x550 and wait the fast flash of TWRP.

6 go to play store download holo reboot, and reboot in recovery.

Enjoi TWRP

Thanks to every one for TWRP...

We can make a guide for a nandroid backup?

thanks to every one again :)
[Android General] serv2com:
being interested by the X550 BLUBOO I ask this question to the owner of the X5550:

Does it have an LED notification for calls charged battery ......?
[Android General] megthebest:
Yes, notification led and charge is present, only red coror
[Android General] dumalek:
Any idea how to improve resolution of video? The used processor should be capable of better quality right?
[Android General] nate1975:
Well, you could buy a real phone I suppose. Even for cheap Chinese phone this is a really crappy camera.

On the other hand, the battery life (real world) is fantastic, so I'm going to try to keep mine until something really spectacular comes along. I only plug mine in every 3rd day or so.

Sucks not being able to use my SD card though.
[Android General] Arnst:
Xposed framework

Anyone try installing Xposed framework on the X550? I tried the one here http://xdaforums.com/xposed/super-alpha-posted-permission-xposed-t3072979 but it just stays stuck after the animation boot logo.
[Android General] nate1975:
Even though others have reported that it doesn't boot with xposed, I went ahead and tried it just now.

I get stuck on the "beyond your life!" screen.

Running the xposed-uninstall script doesn't fix it either. I'm restoring the backup I just made to fix it.
[Android General] Arnst:
That's exactly what's happening to me as well, good thing I also made a backup. Anyways, guess we'll just have to be patient and hope that it'll eventually work for us.