yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Device Reviews and Information] AsgardCurse:
I heard framaroot have worked with some other doogee phones, but since I haven't got mine yet, nor heard from gearbest even though I've sent 2 emails, I can't neither confirm that it works nor say it fails.
[Device Reviews and Information] G-GFFD:
@ rambojambo21 can you post sample photos taken with the F5? thank you :)

Bad news from Banggood. Apparently they sent out only 30x Doogee F5 so far. And this with 500+ preorders. Apparently Doogee promised them 10 to 20 phones everyday for this week. What a (bad) joke. . . This was posted by a Banggood Moderator in their forum.

Don't think Doogee is sending them a small amount of phones everyday, I think its more like they get like 100 pcs once a week. But doesn't change much ;)
[Device Reviews and Information] AsgardCurse:
Gearbest told me today that they are out of stock and I got 3 options.

1. Wait (they said it will be in stock in about 7 working days, which I guess is next Thursday)

2. Change my order to something else

3. Cancel my order.

Of course I said I wait... It's not their fault and if I have waited this long I can wait a few weeks more.
[Device Reviews and Information] Bjarne73:
Ok. Well mine are the exact same size and form. That's why I was so surprised. ?
[Device Reviews and Information] waj1234:
I am currently using a doogee x5 pro which is good for 50 quid but a tad slow at times. Is the f5 a worthy replacement? I have read a few negatives about it here and I am sure the x5 has plenty too but I always think of the price when it comes to shortcomings. I tend to not buy top end phones now as it seems pointless to me.
[Device Reviews and Information] AsgardCurse:
About the question if the Doogee F5 is a good buy or not.

I'd say yes. If not even considering the low price.

Mine works perfectly, It has never dropped out of WiFi, even though it's quite bad reception where my bed is. My old Nexus 5 usually dropped out there and my girlfriends daughters iPhone 6+ can't connect in places where my F5 get connection.

It feels snappier than the old Nexus 5(really the only semi new phone I can compare with, since I used to have one), takes much better pictures, both in light and dark conditions. OK, no smartphone camera is perfect in low light.

The Camera app got quite a few settings, if you dig into it. Much more than the Nexus 5 had, you can change exposure between -3 and +3, set it to zero shutter delay and a lot of manual instructions.

GPS: At first I thought I had a problem with my GPS, it didn't find where I was on Google maps, then it came an update for G-Maps... oh. Works perfect since. Also works perfect with Runtastic Pro. Compare that with the original Samsung Galaxy S which always showed me 2 kilometers away from where I was ;)

Price: Outstanding. There are a few similar phones at similar price. (Here is a search on GearBest for Android 5.1 phones with the same CPU and 3GB RAM) I don't know if our F5 is the best of the bunch, but it's among the lower prices. The OS is not too heavily skinned(OK, some ugly icons, but if you hate them, just install another launcher), no bloatware apps(OK, 2 keyboard apps, which can be uninstalled) and the metal frame makes it feel awesome, though quite heavy.

My only minus is that you can't use 2-SIM cards at the same time as you use an SD-card, since the nano-slot doubles as memory-tray.
[Device Reviews and Information] MushroomLT:
I'm quite certain that as not everyone has the WiFi issues, it can probably be fixed by resoldering the antenna, on Chinese phones it often is badly soldered. Although can't try until warranty runs out.

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[Device Reviews and Information] waj1234:
Very tempted with this or the umi iron pro. Can't decide though I prefer capacitive buttons more than on screen so that may be the decider.
[Device Reviews and Information] gsoul:
I just think it will be more easy n simple that all
[Device Reviews and Information] gsoul:
Imei

Please how did i change this phone imei?
[Device Reviews and Information] MushroomLT:
Why do you want to change your IMEI? With a wrong one you won't be able to use phone service.

Išsiųsta naudojantis F5 Tapatalk 4 Lt
[Device Reviews and Information] gsoul:
Imei

I know what d way to change it?
[Device Reviews and Information] german_psycho:
MauiMETA works with every MTK device if you like to alter your IMEI..
[Device Reviews and Information] MushroomLT:
Basically what you're saying is you want to make your phone unusable. Maybe just smack it with a hammer instead? Should be much easier.

Išsiųsta naudojantis F5 Tapatalk 4 Lt
[Device Reviews and Information] german_psycho:
Why? You can revert the change and change it ad many times as you like. It's not even near bricking it.
[Device Reviews and Information] MushroomLT:
Yes. But as the stock one is the only one that will work, there is no point in replacing your IMEI with a bad one and thus disabling phone service functionality.

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[Device Reviews and Information] gsoul:
Maui meta that the app name?
[Device Reviews and Information] german_psycho:
It's a program for PC. Just do some googling for "MauiMETA IMEI MTK" or something like this. There are plenty of guides out there.

If you put in an IMEI in wrong format, you won't be able to use data connection with your service provider. Your phone will still work, wifi works too, but no data and (depending on your provider) no voice phone.
[Device Reviews and Information] MushroomLT:
Like I said. No telephone service. To disable it, simply take out your sim card. Why the stupid IMEI changes?

Išsiųsta naudojantis F5 Tapatalk 4 Lt
[Device Reviews and Information] gsoul:
Isn't fight guy just chill if you can't help
[Device Reviews and Information] MushroomLT:
I can help, but I never help people damage their devices.

Išsiųsta naudojantis F5 Tapatalk 4 Lt
[Device Reviews and Information] german_psycho:
Why not? I think the poster has his reasons to change it, but he mustn't share his reason with us ;)

Maybe some old app is checking the license via IMEI and he has to use the IMEI of his old phone my. Or he flashed the stock ROM and killed his IMEI. Or.. There are plenty of reasons..
[Device Reviews and Information] gsoul:
Thanks but I need single app not using pc own like mtk engineering app.
[Device Reviews and Information] german_psycho:
The phone isn't damaged in any way. As I said, you can change it as often as you like..
[Device Reviews and Information] MushroomLT:
Most of them are pretty much illegal. That's my main reason for not helping.

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[Device Reviews and Information] german_psycho:
MauiMETA is an official distributed tool from Mediatek. And if the altering of the IMEI is legal or not depends on the country where the poster lives.
[Device Reviews and Information] gsoul:
Mush, this is not about damaging phone I know about imei very well pls help with single app to change it thanks
[Device Reviews and Information] MushroomLT:
You can, but if you forget, or somehow lose your stock IMEI you won't be able to recover it. I will only help if someone needs to recover their phone after wiping IMEI by flashing a rom. Pretty much all other reasons are illegal. I won't participate in illegal activities.

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[Device Reviews and Information] gsoul:
I know that isn't legal but help out
[Device Reviews and Information] MushroomLT:
Tell me why you need it, and depending on the reason I may help.

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Theres a lot of "official" tools that can be used for illegal activities.

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[Device Reviews and Information] gsoul:
Here in Nigeria changing of imei is like business I want to be using it to make money.
[Device Reviews and Information] MushroomLT:
Why post here on this exact device thread then? You'll be changing it on the F5 only?

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[Device Reviews and Information] gsoul:
I need simple tool without involving pc

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Yes I will be changing it on f5 only coz am using f5... Guy I can't explain more than this help me out
[Device Reviews and Information] MushroomLT:
As a business on your own device. Yeah. Sure.

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[Device Reviews and Information] gsoul:
OK thanks so what the way. Simple one

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I thought you to want help me out now?

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I guess No
[Device Reviews and Information] eddie obscurant:
is it possible to have some apps (messages, contacts, gallery) unlock with fingerprint scanner without having fingerprint scanner unlock main screen (i want to use swipe)

also ,does anyone know if doogee mentioned any marshmallow update ?
[Device Reviews and Information] gsoul:
Have see the simple way lol
[Device Reviews and Information] MushroomLT:
Yes I believe, haven't tried though. As for the update, they have mentioned releasing it for the X6 pro and y200, but not F5, so I asked them if they're gonna update it or not, when I'll get an answer I'll write it here immediately.

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[Device Reviews and Information] gsoul:
So you don't reply me again.
[Device Reviews and Information] AsgardCurse:
IMEI changes are against XDA forum rules.

So not good to put a guide about it here.

[MENTION=6320902]gsoul[/MENTION] I think you got bigger luck searching google for an IMEI changing app then you got asking here over and over. You got the answer of the official MediaTek PC program for it. If you don't have access to a PC. I suggest you get one before even thinking of starting a business of hacking Nigerian phones.
[Device Reviews and Information] eddie obscurant:
thanks but i haven't found a way to do it, although theoretically it should be possible, maybe through a third party app. If you find something please post it here to let us know.
[Device Reviews and Information] gsoul:
Guys am not hacking anybodys phone and what i want use it for is legit. Thanks anyway have solve the issue.
[Device Reviews and Information] MushroomLT:
Hello everyone, I have started working on CyanogenMod for this device. The repository can be found here:

https://github.com/MushroomLT/android_device_doogee_x5607_dg_a32

Very little work has been done yet, havent got time now to set up partitions correctly, so NO BUILDING AND TRYING - WILL BRICK YOUR DEVICE!

If anyone wants to participate, feel free to push changes through a pull request any time.
[Device Reviews and Information] MushroomLT:
Version 0.2 tested, reported as working.

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Ok, so I think I set up the partitions correctly, and built a test CWM Recovery image. Could someone try it out and say if it works? Firstly check if it at least boots.

[MENTION=4897390]rambojambo21[/MENTION] Still interested in testing?

The zip archive contains an .img file that should be flashed using SP Flash Tool

DISCLAIMER:

I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE DONE OR BRICKING OF YOUR DEVICE. PLEASE USE AT YOUR OWN RISK.

--Edit

Uploaded a new updated version (0.2)

If the newer doesnt work try the old one.
[Device Reviews and Information] megthebest:
Hi all, if you want to use a custom recovery, try my TWRP here:

http://www.needrom.com/download/f5-twrp-2-8-7/

And direct link:

https://mega.nz/#!HddlgTrT!QXb3sbslQO8fKcohLxGGJWTh-K00M-nIl3iJbaxoi1k

Full touch and without any issues.

Regards

Sent by one of my Chinaphone
[Device Reviews and Information] MushroomLT:
No. Try mine. It is very important to try it, because it is necessary for proper CM flashing, and it gives a lot of useful info for the developing of CyanogenMod itself.

Išsiųsta naudojantis F5 Tapatalk 4 Lt
[Device Reviews and Information] rambojambo21:
Would love to try it but gave the phone as a present to my dad so no longer have access to it, sorry.
[Device Reviews and Information] german_psycho:
Doesn't sound too promising what Doogee says about Marshmallow. Wrote them a short message via FB, this is what I got as reply:

So, I think I'll wait a little before buying an F5 or opting for an elephone in the same price range, as they have Android M announced for some devices.
[Device Reviews and Information] MushroomLT:
I got the same response, but doogee announced Marshmallow for some of their devices too, so no real difference I suppose. Let's hope we get it too, otherwise more work for me to compile it :/

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[Device Reviews and Information] Pololomix:
Hello everybody I'm new here, and sorry for my poor english. I've tried your recovery and it works perfectly, I just flashed the image with the app "Flashify" and it seems all went alright. I used the new updated version (0.2). Nice work, if you need more information just tell me. Thank you again
[Device Reviews and Information] MushroomLT:
Thank you very much for your feedback, greatly appreciated. I'll try hard to port CM as soon as possible.

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[Device Reviews and Information] Pololomix:
Hello again, I have some questions. I'm a beginner in this kind of topics but researching in internet I have seen that our MTK processor is undercloked to 1,3 MhZ, I am right? Is possible if you are developing the cyanogenmod rom, to modify the kernel and overclock it to the max frequency without risk of burn the processor? because I'd like to do it but I have no idea how to modify the kernel and searching in internet and trying different apps, there is no possibility to do it properly with the current kernel of our great F5. Perhaps I'm exposing something stupid, but if possible I'd like to do it with my phone. Thank you for your atention!
[Device Reviews and Information] MushroomLT:
Unfortunatly, the F5 kernel source code is not released, I'm currently debating with Doogee so they would release it.

Without it we're unable to modify the kernel, as the only way to change it, is to recompile it with the changes. However, I'm fairly certain that if the CPU is underclocked, they had a good reason for doing so, as they don't want to release a weaker phone than they possibly could. Maybe it would get too hot (It gets fairly hot even now, when under heavy load), or in order to preserve battery. As the phone's performance is good for the moment, it is fine. In the future if we get the source, I'll most definitly make cyanogenmod build it, and thus add overclocking capabilities.

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Hello,

I've started two new threads about the F5, in case you guys are interested:

Useful Tools & Links for the F5

CWM Recovery download and install guide + future releases
[Device Reviews and Information] gsoul:
Anybody here install xposed on his or her phone here?
[Device Reviews and Information] Danchibald:
Mine is shipped out today from Singapore, and cant wait to get it! :D
[Device Reviews and Information] AsgardCurse:
[MENTION=7190491]Pololomix[/MENTION]

Buenas! Nice to see another F5 in Spain ;)

As [MENTION=5970677]MushroomLT[/MENTION] said. Without the kernel sources, it'll be almost impossible to "overclock" it.

I guess all we can do is to ask Doogee about the sources and hope for the best.
[Device Reviews and Information] MushroomLT:
I asked them, and got a response, that they're unable to due to:

Since then I wrote them that they would be violating the GNU GPL license, and that elephone has already released source for its p8000 with the same soc so they only need to release the F5 specific drivers and customisations, awaiting their response.

Išsiųsta naudojantis F5 Tapatalk 4 Lt
[Device Reviews and Information] MushroomLT:
CyanogenMod 12.1 building test 4, high hopes for this one to finally succeed!
[Device Reviews and Information] MushroomLT:
Finally!

A successful build! Not sure if it is bootable though. Download link for testing:

http://xdaforums.com/android/software/rom-cyanogenmod-12-1-doogee-f5-t3288182

Išsiųsta naudojantis F5 Tapatalk 4 Lt
[Device Reviews and Information] aaur4man:
Wow awesome, sadly not in time as I have to RMA my phone.

Quick question; does it include fingerprint sensor?
[Device Reviews and Information] MushroomLT:
Oh, what happened to it?

Probably not, I didn't do anything to make it work and I don't think it'll work by default. My priorities now is to get the basic functionality to work.

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[Device Reviews and Information] aaur4man:
fell from bed to the floor, right on the rear camera.

camera's fine, but the phone starts to hang and requires multiple resets to boot.

another thing thats happened from day 1 is the intermittent vibration; sometimes the motors stuck and needs a hard tap to get it working again.

its a real pity now as the phone's really nice to use for the most part.

just ordered a Jiayu S3+ with LDS Antennas and gyroscope (no fingerprint sensor) for slightly more; hopefully it can work as a daily driver while i send this back for repair :laugh:
[Device Reviews and Information] MushroomLT:
Oh, what a pity. Good luck with the Jiayu!

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[Device Reviews and Information] aaur4man:
thx man, hopefully by the time the F5 comes back, we'll all be celebrating with a proper (custom or official) ROM
[Device Reviews and Information] pleitegeier:
What's the benefits of cm12.1 against the stock rom with xposed?

I can't see...
[Device Reviews and Information] MushroomLT:
Can you update to Marshmallow using xposed? Don't think so.

More benefits:

http://lifehacker.com/are-android-roms-still-worthwhile-compared-to-xposed-1514931760

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[Device Reviews and Information] pleitegeier:
Sure, marshmallow is not possible using xposed, but I asked for cm12.1, not cm13 ;)

Don't think I wouldn't welcome custom roms for the F5, I like your work for the device and the community!

But working on cm13 will be more useful, if it's possible.
[Device Reviews and Information] MushroomLT:
You see, it is really hard to port cm on a new device and get everything to work, not to mention working straight on a newer version than the stock one. Firstly I need to get everything to work correctly with the same version, then start working on the new one.

If you want to get cm13 sooner, help me by testing 12.1. I need as many testers as we can get.

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[Device Reviews and Information] Pololomix:
I wanted to test your ROM, but unfortunetly I cannot, because in this case the CWM recovery you posted, is NOT the Clockworkmod Recovery but the Cyanogen one. And with the Cyanogen one I cannot flash anything, I can only apply updates from ADB or from sdcard0., but I haven't any SD card at the moment (I cannot neither install the TWRP recovery, it doesn't work). What am I doing wrong? Does anybody have the same problem?
[Device Reviews and Information] ZinovievBG:
Freezing problem Doogee F5

Hello guys, i want to ask you a question:

How many of you have a problem with freezing the display ?

From Doogee want's proof, that F5 have problems with freezing on display. Please answer fast, and they will report this problem on their display vendor and we will wait for solution on this problem.
[Device Reviews and Information] martas.vavra:
What do you mean by freezing the display?

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[Device Reviews and Information] AsgardCurse:
I have no problems with the display
[Device Reviews and Information] Bjarne73:
I sure do. From time to time the screen gets unresponsive and I have to lock the screen with power button and then unlock it. Then the screen reacts normally again. If this is what he meant.
[Device Reviews and Information] MushroomLT:
Yes, happens to me too, although VERY rarely. And I think I may have a solution to the WiFi problem. I'll post it if it works.

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[Device Reviews and Information] jet2nv33:
Ive had f5 for 2 months not a single problem absolutely love it
[Device Reviews and Information] ZinovievBG:
Yeah, i mean this problem. Can you make a video with other phone when Display again became unresponsive :)
[Device Reviews and Information] MushroomLT:
Hi,

as far as I know, sdcard0 should be the internal storage, and sdcard1 should be the SD card, if present. Could you borrow one from a friend just to try if it is detected? Anyway, for now, you can install the ROM through ADB. Steps:

Boot into recovery

Select Apply update -> Apply from ADB

Connect your device to your PC

Go to the folder where you have adb installed, if you don't have it, google for minimal adb installer (if on linux install the adb package by running "apt-get install abd" (or so depending on your distro))

SHIFT+RightClick anywhere on the explorer window (not on any file) and select Open command prompt here or something like that. (If on linux right click and select open terminal here)

Copy the rom zip to the same folder as adb if on windows

Run this command in the prompt: adb sideload [ZIP_FILE_NAME]

And sorry for the misleading name, I didn't know that CyanogenMod no longer builds CWM, and has made its own recovery instead.
[Device Reviews and Information] jazef1:
I'm having constant issues with my F5. Freezes at least 2-3 times a day. Some apps more than others. Next time it happens, I'll try get video of the display frozen b4 it unfreezes itself. Sometimes the screen freezes for only 10-15secs, but if your using an app, a game or browsing the web, it crashes and are unable to resume the activity from that point. I really want to root my F5 but I'm having so many problems performance wise that I considering returning it and demanding a full refund if they fail to provide a new update that fixes all the major issues im having, e.g wifi dropping out constantly, overheating, system and display freezes...
[Device Reviews and Information] AsgardCurse:
Strange. I got none of those issues. Perhaps you got unlucky and just got a bad phone, in which case, they should replace it.

Or it might be a special app that cause the problems... Overheating sounds like the CPU is going 100%, which also would cause display lags/freezes.

Check in battery status if anything use more battery than the display. If so, that's your culprit.
[Device Reviews and Information] Pololomix:
Porting CyanogenMod 12.1

At first, I must to thank you for your implication (sure you are feeling like a teacher explaining to bad students something) but I'm becoming totally crazy to install your ROM. After multiple problems with outdated ADB drivers I got the sideload mode but after 47% of load it stops and doesn't continue the loading (serving: `update zip´ (47%)). I've tried to do at the same way three times and always stops at this level. After few minutes it appears "Total xfer: 1.00X" like it would be correctly installed but after the reboot the phone stays in the bootloader and doesn't load anything (I've wait for 20 minutes each time I tried). Searching in internet it seems that apparently I haven't executed a properly factory reset before each time I tried to install your ROM, but I have done it and still don't work. Anybody can help me pleaseeee
[Device Reviews and Information] MushroomLT:
Not sure why that happens, but like you said some people have found that factory resetting fixed it for them, not sure why it doesnt fix it for you. I'll try to fix the recovery to be able to read internal memory, but for now, could you try flashing the ROM throught SP Flash Tool? I uploaded the images to the downloads page:

160107-Images.zip

Use the scatter file from the tools thread.
[Device Reviews and Information] djblas75:
Can u fix my problem please ?

I have often blur with camera the focus is not good, and my GPS dont want work or it is very very slow to fix !

Can u help me ? do u know if another drivers for the cameras will be available ?

:confused:

thanks you !! ( i have updated the version 12/24/2015 on needrom same problem with the stock version ) :(