yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Device Reviews and Information] bephithes:
For Drivers, : http://www.mlais.com/service/download/Driver_Auto_Installer.rar + PDANet (http://www.mediafire.com/download/hzp47c94aj42519/ADB_VCOM_PdaNetA4170.zip)

Install ADB + Fastboot : https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0MKgCbUM0itVVFWRC02Q0VBQnc/view

Test device : type in command line (folder c:\adb) "adb devices" and match device ( enable USB Debugging On your phone).
[Device Reviews and Information] Tapeman:
Hey guys, none of the procudures mentioned in this thread worked for me.

This is how I could successfully flash my Mstar S700:

Download the rom file s700.rar file from the Mstar Website. As I am new here, I can not post the link.

Extract the file in a folder and follow the instructions mention in the upgrade introduction.docx file (but instead of using the included scatter file, replace it with the scatter file from needrom.):

The instructions in the docx file are quite different to the ones here in thread but worked for me without any hassle. Flashing was done in 10 minutes. :D :good:
[Device Reviews and Information] Morisse.Shop:
Hello Thank you for sharing your experienceIt

is now a question of space is 2gb or 4gb ?

is everything works well no problems ?

please put YouTube video annotation to benefit everyone without problems :good:
[Device Reviews and Information] jahrs001:
I cant seem to install the drivers says something about not compatible with windows NT but im using windows 8. but when I tried the test devices my phone shows up with the battery in and turned on otherwise no. when I launch the driver installer in compatibility mode it says no drivers located to install and then closes
[Device Reviews and Information] Tapeman:
It seems that both roms from needrom and the Mstar Website are the same. So no need to download the rom from needrom.

As mentioned from others I have also now a 4 Gb and 8 Gb partition on my phone after flashing.

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Just follow the tutorial in the docx file. It works like charm with Windows 7.

Yes, I after flashing my internal space has increased from 2GB to 4GB.

Right now everything seems to work quite good. Still testing.
[Device Reviews and Information] bephithes:
And what about Xposed Framework for this rom when the phone is rooted. Is it works ?
[Device Reviews and Information] Tapeman:
I have flashed to recovery as mentioned in #28 but phone did not boot after that, so i had to go back to the original recovery. So rooting was not possible for me according to that tutorial #28 as well flashing was not possible.
[Device Reviews and Information] Sweep29:
Hi When I try this I get the following error box appearing. I also have issues with ADB not being recognised in Device Manager (Windows 7).

[IMG="http://dl-1.va.us.xda-developers.com/3/3/7/2/5/6/6/Error_Box.jpg?key=0R11fLxgp0ArkAz23CCQIA&ts=1434901480"]http://dl-1.va.us.xda-developers.com/3/3/7/2/5/6/6/Error_Box.jpg?key=0R11fLxgp0ArkAz23CCQIA&ts=1434901480[/IMG]
[Device Reviews and Information] madsurgeon:
Xposed works well and I'm using gravity box now too.
[Device Reviews and Information] Tapeman:
Got the same error when i tried to flash according to tutorial #28.

Only the rom from the Mstar site worked for me.
[Device Reviews and Information] Sweep29:
I've tried both ROMS and still no success....

UPDATE: - I have tried again using MadSurgeon method and it worked for me. Have now got the 4gb partition too for app installations. :0) Thanks again MadSurgeon. Also found that holding power and volume up takes you into recovery to flash the xposed and SU zip files. Phone seems to take a little longer to boot up but I can live with that.
[Device Reviews and Information] Tapeman:
Have you generated the checksum.ini in the rom folder.

The rom from needrom as well as from the Mstar site are not containing the checksum.ini

To generate the checksum.ini you have to copy CheckSum_Gen.exe and FlashToolLib.dll into the rom folder and start the CheckSum_Gen.exe This will get you the checksum.ini

You'll find both files on the needrom site where the is a link "Flash SPMDT"

Download it and open the folder Tuto-problem-with-PORT-or-Checksum

Hope this helps.
[Device Reviews and Information] split52:
for me its impossible, i dont now why
[Device Reviews and Information] bephithes:
Install in recovery this : xposed-sdk21-arm64-20150430.zip and then it works...

The link : http://xdaforums.com/xposed/xposed-android-5-1-successfully-t3074586
[Device Reviews and Information] split52:
does not work
[Device Reviews and Information] jahrs001:
Found out what my problem was. seems my computer was the issue so I used my back up one with windows xp and everything worked great thanks for the help I finally rooted my phone but with the expanded space provided with the new rom I don't really need it at much as I thought I would. But thanks again
[Device Reviews and Information] bephithes:
Strange ... Xposed XposedInstaller_3.0-alpha2.apk + xposed-sdk21-arm64-20150430.zip (in recovery) works for me ...
[Device Reviews and Information] madsurgeon:
I've tried this method, and generating the checksum doesn't work, hence why i recommended the SPFT method which works very well.
[Device Reviews and Information] split52:
i dont know why, very strange, test with mstar rom, mlais rom, my modified rom and no way:confused:
[Device Reviews and Information] Tapeman:
I could now root my phone by using the rom and instruction from the Mstar website and replacing the recovery file in the Mstar rom folder through the recovery file from mediafire.com/download/7rewklgf9jo78y5/ROOT_Xposed_for_Mlais_M7_with_Android_5.0_s7yler.rar

Now I have the same problem as split52. Tried to install the xposed framework without any success.

and more and more I get the impression that the battery is far from having a capacity of 3000mAh. I have difficulties to get through the day.

The capacity seems to be more around 2300-2600mAh. I am quite unhappy about that and am thinking to return it back.

Any suggestions and what are your experiences?
[Device Reviews and Information] Sweep29:
I used the Recovery Image file from the downloaded MStar website ROM and it worked fine.
[Device Reviews and Information] 59popeye59:
hi

I have a problem: The scan does not find any port and remains fixed on it

Any idea on this?
[Device Reviews and Information] Tapeman:
If you have exactly followed the instructions in the docx-file I don't have a clue.

Have you also installed all necessary drivers? You'll find them on the Mlais site under Mlais m7.

The drivers there are also suitable for the Mstar S700, which I have send back cause the battery capacity is far below the stated 3000mAh from Mstar. Even Mlais who are selling Mlais m7, which ist quite similar to the Mstar S700, only state a capacity of 2600 mAh which also seems to be wrong. The actual capacity seems to be arround 2300 mAh.
[Device Reviews and Information] 59popeye59:
thank you for your return.

After much trouble, I managed !!

Ports issue for me, hard to solve, but it's done.

I have 4.84 GB of internal storage, this is not much (of the existing 16 GB), but it's better than what I had!

I'm in a hurry to have a root on this phone
[Device Reviews and Information] Sweep29:
I agree battery is VERY poor and barely lasts a day. I will stick with it though and hopefully a better battery will be available.
[Device Reviews and Information] bephithes:
I lost the Emei numbers after a flash with flashtools. How to restore the Emei? (I have not made backup)
[Device Reviews and Information] Mac Neil:
Storage

Well i dont know why , i order my mstar s700 on gearbest and it comes to 4.84 internal and 7.93 phone storage , i dont modify any thing .
[Device Reviews and Information] bephithes:
It works :

http://xdaforums.com/android/genera...k64bit-soc-t3042593/post59195335#post59195335

And : for changing the second imei go to step 2 and select "Phone2"

and enter the code "AT +EGMR=1,10,"IMEI_2" (instead of IMEI_2 put your second imei number)
[Device Reviews and Information] currsuc:
I saw a s700 review from gizchina, seems a good choice but the price is a little expensive than I think. The author also said that it is a decent phone if the price cut to $150 around.
[Device Reviews and Information] bephithes:
Yes this phone is a good choice. I use it for two weeks.
[Device Reviews and Information] 59popeye59:
I still have the same problem on this phone as soon as I restart the phone, it loses its "memory": added icons on the screen are removed, as configuration etc ...

It is rather annoying, that is why I wish root it.

Anyone else have this problem or else an idea for a solution ?

Thx for answer or ideas ! ;)
[Device Reviews and Information] selmandeli:
Hi, I just get my s700 and I have the insufficient memory problem already. Did you try this firmware: http://blog.geekbuying.com/index.ph...2gb-16gb-smartphone-firmware-187040-20150618/ if this problem is fixed?
[Device Reviews and Information] okayasu:
Hello! It seems there is a new update (24/06/2015). Anyone tryed it?.

My phone says it has 3gb of ram since 12/06/2015 update, how can that be?

1gb ocuped by system isnt too much?
[Device Reviews and Information] s7yler:
If you install Geekbench 3 from the Play Store, and start it, what does it say? 2GB RAM or 3GB RAM? :)
[Device Reviews and Information] okayasu:
Geekbench keeps saying i have 3gb of ram.

I upgrade firmware to 24/06/2015. I lost my custom recovery from post #12. I reflashed recovery.img but a chinnese recovery its showing up...
[Device Reviews and Information] mobilis2009:
13MP camera not true

Mstar posted (follow the link) a video to how to flash rom on Mstar s700 and during the video at min 1:25 (screenshot below) we can see that the driver selected for the rear camera is OV8865_mipi_raw so the camera is not 13 mega pixels but omnivision 8 MP model OV8865, again Mstar is lying as they did for the battery.
[Device Reviews and Information] selmandeli:
I asked them with the same question. Geekbuying said that this is the information by the manufacturer. I think 13 MP is after interpolation, because the phone has this options indeed.
[Device Reviews and Information] mobilis2009:
You"re right, even that (interpolation or not) customers have to know the truth otherwise Mstar will loose any credibility.

Finally as [MENTION=5092508]okayasu[/MENTION] reported the Ram also grew from 2GB to 3GB :laugh:
[Device Reviews and Information] okayasu:
Sorry, recovery is working... :)
[Device Reviews and Information] selmandeli:
Is there screen rotation and how to enable it?

Edit: Fixed after 18/06/2015 update. The RAM is still 1.94GB (not 3GB).

Do you notice overheating of finger scanner when the screen is on?
[Device Reviews and Information] okayasu:
Yes, a little, but i think it's the processor, nothing to get worry about.
[Device Reviews and Information] WiMiOP:
Insufficient memory

Hello everyone,

I'm suffering the same problem and i didn't find any reply. I'll detail a little bit more than selmandeli.

My phone is not rooted and I had 200MB memory free. After that, i tried to install an app but i had the problem of insufficient memory. Ok, maybe a little bug, i uninstall a 50MB app and tried to install a 6MB app, always the same problem. So I'm a little stuck cuz I can't install any more app. Do we both be alone to face this problem ? I don't want to reinitialise my phone but if I have no choice, I'll do it. I just want to avoid it and find an alternative solution.

Thanks in advance.
[Device Reviews and Information] narithlot:
how did u flash recovery?

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did you have a custom recovery for stock?

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where did u get the custom recovery? and how u flashed it?

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how did you root the phone?

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how did root your phone?
[Device Reviews and Information] madsurgeon:
Post #28, page 3
[Device Reviews and Information] selmandeli:
I solved this problem by flashing the new ROM from the official site: mstar.hk . The ROM and the instructions are in the update.rar file.
[Device Reviews and Information] okayasu:
narithlot, you can root and get recovery from post #28 page 3.
[Device Reviews and Information] selmandeli:
Which is better update: from mstar.hk (20150624) or from geekbuyng.com (20150518)?

Is there an options to use the phone as a hotspot?
[Device Reviews and Information] narithlot:
is there twrp for this device?
[Device Reviews and Information] Alfa123:
Mentioned recovery is modified CWM. Working very well.
[Device Reviews and Information] pee_why:
Sad night

Hello everyone,

From your forum+official website, i was updated the ROM to S700 20150624_c218v13_jbl_a228_hd_3m_mstar : it was a success and during 2 weeks i install all my applications, sms, contacts, ... before to use my phone

I have the (bad) thing to root my S700 with the post #28 and i download the fpiva4a's files from needrom.com/download/mstar-s700

At this stage i see a progress bar and i have this error :

" BROM ERROR : S_FTHND_FILE_IS_NOT_LOADED_YET (5007)

There is file not loaded yet!!

[HINT]:

1. Please check if the DA path is correct.

2. Please check if all the ROM files exist.

3. Please check if the scatter file description is sync with the exist ROM files"

Since my S700 can't be powered on and it will not charge :crying: i think SP can detected my S700 yet but the device manager loop between "MediaTek USB port (COM11)" and "MediaTek Preloader USB VCOM (Android) (COM10)"... and me i'm crying !!!

PLEASE HELP ME !!??!!
[Device Reviews and Information] narithlot:
how do i get into fastboot?

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how did u do it? i having trouble flash a custom recovery
[Device Reviews and Information] Alfa123:
What kind of trouble? Can you detect phone in SPFT? Then read and download files from #12 and #30. Save supersu.zip on SD card. In downloaded ROM for S700 change recovery.img with M7 recovery. In SPFT open download agend and scatter.txt (both in S700 ROM file) and flash (Download) recovery ONLY. If you have problem with ADB restart to recovery, unplug phone and hold power and volume up. In recovery choose install zip and flash supersu.zip on SD card. Done.
[Device Reviews and Information] pee_why:
Alfa123 do you have any help for me please
[Device Reviews and Information] Alfa123:
Did you try to download again ROM and SPFT from needrom and flash again (ROM file or SPFT files could be corrupt)? Can you connect switched off phone in SPFT? With regard to "Brom error" - are you sure you use and used correct scatter.txt - in original ROM, no scatter from M7 ROM (The scatter I included in the RAR file is only for the Mlais M7 not for the Mstar, so please don't use that on the Mstar. Only the recovery is needed to flash, not the boot.)! From M7 ROM you have to use recovery.img only. If you flashed some wrong or corrupt file I suppose you bricked your phone - (no boot and no charge). Then you can try unbricked you phone - find instruction on XDA.
[Device Reviews and Information] narithlot:
has anyone notice that wifi on the mstar is on slow side? ive speed tested it and the most im getting is just over 3mb, while my moto g 1st gen gets over 30mb. is there a fix for this? or its just me
[Device Reviews and Information] pee_why:
I open a new thread to explain all the details, please see it :) http://xdaforums.com/general/xda-assist/mstar-s700-bricked-port-com-conflict-t3173770

I understand my last solution is to flash yet from the manufactor ROM... so to lost my 2 weeks of work :'( but before i need to be sure that this troubles about my port COM 12 and 14 will make not more troubles ???
[Device Reviews and Information] Mouratti:
Hello Guys

Im thinking in buy one of this, anyone have huge problems like wifi,3g,4g, or battery problems?

The stock rom, working good? (this is for my girls, so if is stable i will not updated)

Thanks

PS: Anyone find a silicone case for this model?
[Device Reviews and Information] split52:
i am very happy, no bugs, if the camera 13mpx real one fine, but is not 13 mpx
[Device Reviews and Information] Mouratti:
Thanks, my main concern is about wifi, but if no problem maybe i will order

Enviado do meu Coolpad 8297W através de Tapatalk
[Device Reviews and Information] pim:
I'm also very happy with this phone. I've rooted it, installed xposed framework and gravitybox.

With the help of tasker I force 2G when I'm connected to wifi. I only switch to 3G/4G when I'm outside of my home or my work. With this trick, battery lasts 2 full days. I also bought a second battery because it's a removable battery. Then this isn't an issue anymore.

For sound I installed dolby atmos enhancer (you will find how to do it here on xda). I find that sound is really good now. I had the "ulephone be pro" before and it was quite impossible to listen to music because of the bad jack plug. On the mstar s700 it's ok.

For camera I'm using google camera app, with hdr, focus ... I've also read that it isn't a real 13 mpx camera but I find that the photos are not bad.

Wifi reception is good, bluetooth also.

Really a good device for my usage, and very cheap !
[Device Reviews and Information] pee_why:
Hi, i had no problem to flash my S700 from the factory ROM ! You can do it, i don't feel some bug and you will have all the internal space to install yours applications. The phone is a really good product (even if the battery is little, optimize it with the pim's post, it charge be fast ) even if i don't use longtime...

I tried to root my phone and it is bricked so i wait some help to know what i can do because format all+download from this factory ROM doesn't restart it... http://xdaforums.com/general/xda-assist/mstar-s700-bricked-port-com-conflict-t3173770

I also find a new custom ROM from a spanish forum but i not try yet http://www.mstar.es/viewforum.php?f=5&sid=38f27aa4e9068d50b522dcf2f13be772
[Device Reviews and Information] split52:
if you get 100% download with flashtools, your phone is not brick, you can try my rom in the spanish post, the phone dont boot? or dont start?
[Device Reviews and Information] pee_why:
Thanks to help me split52, i follow your spanish forum so i download your ROM because i want to test also your good job ! I use SPFT v5.1528 and all are checked when i start Format All + Download => 100% download OK but after i push the power on (also i try with volume UP or DOWN) my screen is always black :confused::crying:

I hope also that my phone is not dead and i think if flashtool working well with it there is something to restart my S700... i hope you will be find it to me because i'm lost !

In SPFT v5.1528, at the tab Format : "Auto Format Fash" and "Format whole flash except bootloader" are checked, can i try without fatal risks to check "Format whole flash" ?

EDIT :

Nowly i'm HAPPYYYYYY with my S700 power on, i think to reflash it with your ROM (when my phone will be full charged!). Why you don't post your ROM to needrom or xda-developpers ??? Is it stable like the Mstar ROM 20150624_c218v13_jbl_a228_hd_3m_mstar moreover root and what optimizations ?
[Device Reviews and Information] pee_why:
HAPPY

I'm HAPPYYYYYY :D My S700 is working on !!!! Thanks to all helpers ;)

I try with USB Deview to uninstall all MT, MTK, Preloader, VCOM port drivers, ADB drivers but when i connect my phone the dirvers install it self automaticaly... I have a w7 what can i do if i really want to delete this drivers or choose a manual installation ? So i don't install again the Mstar drivers but i use again my SPFT v5.1528 to Format whole flash and flash it again with downolad only from the Mstar ROM... I try to power it = nothing, i connect the usb cable, i try 3 or 4 times to power on my S700 and MIRACLE the Mstar logo appeared !!!! I wait few minutes and my S700 work (without the data for sure) and i understand my stupid mistake... even if during my last night i thought about it... THE BATTERY IS 0% so i have tried several times to power on a phone that was discharging :silly:

I hope that my bad experience can help others users...

EDIT: i just have the problem to rewrite my IMEI
[Device Reviews and Information] narithlot:
where is pim's post?
[Device Reviews and Information] split52:
http://www.mstar.es/viewforum.php?f=5&sid=38f27aa4e9068d50b522dcf2f13be772
[Device Reviews and Information] selmandeli:
Can I flash this ROM using the flashtool and procedure from the Mstar's official page?
[Device Reviews and Information] split52:
i only use flashtools;)
[Device Reviews and Information] narithlot:
whats the difference between the two roms?

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does any know how to change the boot logo and boot animation? i've tried a couple of ways but none of them works
[Device Reviews and Information] split52:
new rom for mstar, root, init.d, xposed and gravitbox installed, mobileuncletolls 64bits, deodex,rootexplorer, etc..

http://www.mstar.es/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=12
[Device Reviews and Information] pee_why:
Yes Selmandi, the video procedure from the Mstar's official page help me to flash it with your flashtool and you can also use a newer flashtool

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I try the Rom _20150717_rooted_mlais7_mstars700 that is a reliable and rooted version but the fonts is too big inside some windows, there is only 4,84Go to install your applications and the life's battery is poor yet
[Device Reviews and Information] frankandwendy:
Mstar S700 Review:

[YOUTUBE]l5c3DheIf-k[/YOUTUBE]

I saw the video description has a $4 coupon about the S700, I want to if I worth to buy it.
[Device Reviews and Information] selmandeli:
Is it safe for IMEI and baseband because my phone isn't rooted and I can't make a backup?
[Device Reviews and Information] pee_why:
My first flash from the manufactor didn't need to rewrite my IMEI... i think i did it because i format all my S700 before to flash with the ROM from www.mstar.es
[Device Reviews and Information] pim:
Hello,

I use fingerprints to unlock my phone. But then I don't see any notification on the lock screen.

If I choose another way to unlock the phone (like the scheme pattern), I can see the notifications.

Do you also have this problem and is there a way to fix it ?

Thank you
[Device Reviews and Information] HypoTurtle:
If anyone is interested - there is an aroma zip available here that offers the ability to resize internal storage/ internal sd space.

You have an option of values (4GB to 12/13GB) and current userdata shouldn't be touched (internal sdcard will be wiped).

[MENTION=4560967]split52[/MENTION] - any chance you can run it and see if it runs correctly on the S700 - I can't see any reason why it shouldn't unless Mstar has a really messed up partition layout.
[Device Reviews and Information] split52:
thanks for your information, i will test it later.
[Device Reviews and Information] split52:
not work with mstar, sorry
[Device Reviews and Information] selmandeli:
Is there any news? New custom ROM or thread?
[Device Reviews and Information] narithlot:
nope i haven't seen or heard anything, just wish that cm12.1 comes very soon. even the k3 note has more of a following, but the two phone have the same specs
[Device Reviews and Information] narithlot:
is there any way that twrp can be flashed onto this phone? im looking for an easier way to backup the rom
[Device Reviews and Information] selmandeli:
Can someone tell the safest rooting method for our phone coming from stock ROM?
[Device Reviews and Information] narithlot:
flash a custom recovery, boot into recovery, and flash supersu
[Device Reviews and Information] Mouratti:
Can anyone know if exist lollipop 5.1?

Its very anoyning the sound options, and silent mode.

I see that they lag sometimes, and on youtube, the sstreamng is very poor, very lags...

Any goos rom to fix this? not rooted