yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Device Reviews and Information] dunn0w:
This could maybe fix the GSP issue http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2709026

The problem is the Mediatek Processor in the Phone.

Thousend of people got problems with MediaTek and GPS.

If we get it rooted then we can try this fix..

Ulefone released a update, but its not clear what has changed.

My build version is from 13-6-2016

The new rom is from 22-6-2016

http://ulefone.com/download/future.html
[Device Reviews and Information] beruppino:
I already try this guide about gps i have root nothing change i try the ulefone upgrade nothing change.
[Device Reviews and Information] Dagris:
Kingroot don't work?
[Device Reviews and Information] Mayot:
I have the Ulefone Future, same problem with LTE (France) (have to switch from plane mode to normal mode frequently), same problem with GPS (not accurate, fail many times...), don't detect finger on the Touch ID.

To conclude: Many promises, little satisfaction...
[Device Reviews and Information] oliversum:
nope, neither does Root Genius nor iRoot; at least not with P12.
[Device Reviews and Information] dunn0w:
Received a reply from Ulefone.

Now i asked them what are the change notes for the new ROM..
[Device Reviews and Information] Dagris:
What i wrote to Ulefone:

Hello! I bought the Ulefone Future and at the moment i love it! The only problem it's that the GPS don't work, i lose the signal all the time. And i was wondering if you guys are thinking on fixing it or not. I need a sincerely answer because i only have 30 days money back and if u feel that you can't solve the GPS issue, i will return it to the shop. I use the GPS a lot so i need it in my phone. I understand that you prefer to solve a lot of problems via ota and that take time, but i only want to know if you will solve the GPS issue because if not, i'll return it.

Thank you very much for your attention.

What Ulefone answered me:

Dear customer,

Sorry for the inconvenience, but our engineers are working on the GPS problem, and will add them with updates to come later. Thank you for the feedback.

Have a nice day!

It seems to be a standard answer xD.
[Device Reviews and Information] dunn0w:
Could be

The ghost touches should be over if i flash the ROM ROM they say.

Tonight im gonna try it.
[Device Reviews and Information] fanfan7110:
attention with flash, because i have lost my IMEI after flashed my Future..

I'm not saying this is systematic, but it happened to me ..
[Device Reviews and Information] dunn0w:
I read that u tried other flashing methohds on the Ulefone Future development forum on Xda.

Are you sure that it did not happen when u flashed the other methode. without using the Ulefone way?
[Device Reviews and Information] fanfan7110:
in fact it's the same way..

In addition, the tutorial ulefone have errors, such as "CheckSum_Gen.exe" program that is nowhere (so it is impossible to operate the flash). Or The image of flashing tools which default Checked boxes on the tutorial are not the same as the default downloaded program, or the box "no battery" that is checked in the tutorial while the future has not amovilble battery.

Another exemple.. In the ulfone tutoriel, they says : "install the tool for the first time, system will note you that get a new hardware, pls from “Save the upgrade tool path” to find the file “Flashing Tool”" But problem : the tool are not installable. It's a stand alone application..

So , after 1 hour to find in my pc where is the famous checksum program, or to find how install a "stand alone" program, impossible to flash the future with their tutorial..

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on the other side, if you can explain to me how you succeed to do it with their tools, I will be grateful
[Device Reviews and Information] dunn0w:
They added a new flash tool, but the rom is from Ulefone Vienna?

Even the description says Ulefone Vienna.
[Device Reviews and Information] fanfan7110:
they have juste copy vienna's tutorial, changed file with Future's files and rename it. That's all. But problem is they forgot files for this tutorial copy.

I have tested it and it's impossible to flash the phone because checksum program is missing.

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there has enormously incoherence in the explanation of this tutorial. Exemple :

- In introduction they give a mode of installing drivers for Windows 10, but 5 lines down it require new installation with different incompatible drivers ..

- in step 2, they ask to install the flash software, but it is not installable, it's a stand alone application.

- They say : pls from “Save the upgrade tool path” to find the file “Flashing Tool”.. . What are they talking about ?

- Open "CheckSum_Gen.exe" ... Hummm There is no application named like this...

- "press enter and wait.. " .. ok but where, how, what folder? No idea ...

- Find “Date number_ulefone Power” : Hummmm it's a ulefone future...

- start upgrading: click “Start all” : With all these problems, the result is "error"

For information, I used the firmware of Ulefone tutorial (the P12 version) to flash my phone. And no imei .. I would have to use their flash software but it is "science fiction".

I wrote by mail to informing them that after flashing the firmware, I have no longer imei, we'll see whether they are professional or not ..
[Device Reviews and Information] xecuttor:
Where did you buy it? I bought it from AntElife and they are completely distancing from it. They just tell me I should follow standard warranty process.
[Device Reviews and Information] dunn0w:
Banggood
[Device Reviews and Information] Trolillo:
I have a problem with OTG, I try to connect with the adapter brings but does not detect anything
[Device Reviews and Information] fanfan7110:
32 Go OTG 100% detected for my Future...
[Device Reviews and Information] addisj:
What were Ulefone thinking re GPS? No GPS = No Pokemon GO.
[Device Reviews and Information] dunn0w:
Yes i finaly managed to install the update from Ulefone 22-06-2016!

I installed the needed drivers for the USB MediaTekPreloader USB VCOM

After that i tried alot of different versions of the flash tool

Flash tool version V5.1552.00 was working.

I inserted the Download agent. Bin file

The scatter file, and pressed download, after that i plugt in the phone to my USB

Then it started to work, after that i chose for firmware update pressed download after that put in the phone.

Everything went well with no issues

I still got both of my I-MEI numbers.

Wifi speed is still f*cked up.

Monday i will test further with my phone.

http://www.mediafire.com/download/s1yciq1n6226kfh/SP_Flash_Tool_exe_Windows_v5.1552.00.000.zip

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[Device Reviews and Information] dommels:
Okay so according to their answers on facebook an update should be available by the end of the month which will fix the gps problems and camera flash issue for what I've read.

I hope 4G and wireless performance will be improved as well. They also said they will publish a root manual on their website. Not sure when though.
[Device Reviews and Information] jaytee86:
Hey guys!

I got the Ulefone Future a few days ago and I'm also highly disappointed with the buggy software - so disappointed I registered on XDA for the first time to discuss ;)

Besides the mentioned problems (GPS not working, Battery from 30% to 1% in 5 minutes) I realized that the fingerprint reader prevents the device from going into deep sleep. After rebooting it sleeps for about half of the time idle - but when I used the fingerprint reader a couple of times it does not sleep at all anymore. Thus, the only option is to disable the fingerprint scanner...

Ulefone support only tells me to factory reset (which does not make sense for me because the device is brand new). If Doze is activated or not does also not make a difference...

Does anyone else experience that issue? If so, is there a workaround?
[Device Reviews and Information] dunn0w:
Ulefone just released a update for the Ghost Touches

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxhU4oDpvylvamRwc2Z1S3d1YmM/view?usp=sharing This is the Newest ROM firmware that you can deal with the ghost touches. What you need to do is to flash the ROM and then reboot the system twice. And the ghost touches will be gone.

I will try this tonight.
[Device Reviews and Information] dommels:
FYI: battery drops to 1% but still lasts for hours after that. It's really annoying.
[Device Reviews and Information] jaytee86:
What about the Fingerprint reader not letting the phone go into deep sleep?

[MENTION=2174678]dunn0w[/MENTION]: Where did you find the new rom? I can't find anyhing on their website..
[Device Reviews and Information] dommels:
I stopped using the fingerprint reader for now. It doesn't work properly in combination with the soft cover.
[Device Reviews and Information] jaytee86:
realized another problem (I think):

google play store always says that all apps are up-to-date and does not offer me any updates since I got the phone...

Any idea? I have already manually updated Play store and Google play services...

edit: cancel that - there were simply no updates.

But fingerprint deep sleep problem still unsolved
[Device Reviews and Information] dommels:
I'm getting complaints quite often that I'm not speaking loud enough, that they can't understand me. Anyone else experiencing this?

Any suggestions how to improve the microphone?
[Device Reviews and Information] Trolillo:
Hello

Wanted to know if the LED functions for notifications (whatsapp, mail, etc.
[Device Reviews and Information] Trolillo:
Whatsapp ok
[Device Reviews and Information] jaytee86:
Have you installed the new rom? Could you install it over the software tool on the phone?

Because now my fingerprint scanner stopped working and I got ghost touches instead... If this rom doesn't help I will try everything to get my money back!
[Device Reviews and Information] dommels:
Turning off Advanced LTE seems to be improving the stability of my data connection, for the last 10 hrs it switched to 3G for 10 minutes.

This is also a huge battery saver.
[Device Reviews and Information] dunn0w:
Yesterday i installed the ROM.

The Ghost touches for me started when the phone Gets a bit hot. But after the update i played some games and did not have any ghost touches yet.

Tonight im gonna do some more testing.

Its looks like Its solved :)
[Device Reviews and Information] jaytee86:
Awesome!

But how exactly have you installed it?

Did you use the ulefone flash tool or could you just put it on the SD card and use the software update tool on the phone?
[Device Reviews and Information] dunn0w:
No not the tool from Ulefone, that just dont work at my end.

I used Flash tool version 5.1552

If u cant find the tool on the web i will upload it tonight, the link i posted before does not work anymore :(
[Device Reviews and Information] jaytee86:
That would be great, thank you!

By the way, Ulefone sent me the link to that firmware, too.... However, they did not reply to my comment that their flashing manual and flashing tool are faulty...^^
[Device Reviews and Information] mistress_gi:
I have the same issue with people not hearing me and the sound being bad and too low. I think this with the fact that the GPS is always breaking and mine has some bleeding on the sides I will return it to tom top. It is really bad for a bran new phone. I have to say I am disappointed :(
[Device Reviews and Information] fanfan7110:
the new firmware is just for 3G and 4G amelioration and ghost Touch. Not for GPS problem.

I asked ulfone for a new version with the gps repaired. The response was: "a new firmware will arrive soon, otherwise you can make your warranty with your shop"

So wait and see..
[Device Reviews and Information] jaytee86:
yes, better don't upgrade if you don't have the problems. The flash tool (once you figured out how to use it) will do a complete factory reset!

I upgraded because I hoped it would also improve the fingerprint scanner (which it didn't)...
[Device Reviews and Information] dunn0w:
Here is the link https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-uwG1nIObJXOFFndzBtNnhWbmc/view?usp=sharing

The celluar data has improved, with this update.

The WiFi is still like were in the 90's dial up speed :(

Getting download of 1,86 Mbps and upload of 10.03 Mbps

My connection is 50 Mbps down and upload is 10Mbps.

Anyone else has issues with Wifi?
[Device Reviews and Information] jaytee86:
Thank you!

I had already found the tool online and managed to flash the new update.... Although it was a lot of trial and error with the tool.

And yes, Wi-Fi ist still garbage. But there are other things that are more important for me that haven't been fixed: especially gps, fingerprint scanner and wrong battery stats

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Thank you!

I had already found the tool online and managed to flash the new update.... Although it was a lot of trial and error with the tool.

And yes, Wi-Fi ist still garbage. But there are other things that are more important for me that haven't been fixed: especially gps, fingerprint scanner and wrong battery stats
[Device Reviews and Information] fanfan7110:
No error for me with spflash 5.1552.

It's true that the GPS bug is very important. It's now a priority to resolve...
[Device Reviews and Information] dunn0w:
Ye i had that aswell error and try haha

Fingerprinter is idd not good, did not use it much, my phone is not in use for now.

The battery status i dont have any problems with it so far. Its far from bad for me.
[Device Reviews and Information] dunn0w:
I received a reply from Ulefone about the GPS.

They are saying its a Hardware issue and that i have to contact the shop for warranty

I want also to tell you that phone with metal cover will catch weaker signals than the phone that made with plastic appearance. Most Future performs well at locating the owner. And later we would also come up with a solution to improve the GPS.

:(
[Device Reviews and Information] jaytee86:
Thanks a lot for the information!

Then I will have no other option than contact gearbest and try to give it back...

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Thanks a lot for the information!

Then I will have no other option than contact gearbest and try to give it back...
[Device Reviews and Information] gear1900:
I cant't believe that. In case of a Hardware issue i would't get such good results with the GPS Tester.
[Device Reviews and Information] Alberto96:
There is probably an interference issue then, maybe the chassis causes the Antenna to short-circuit. I don't remember which one, but there was another device from a well-known brand (not Chinese ones) that had this short-circuit issue.
[Device Reviews and Information] GeoAT:
Hi gear1900, what do you mean by "good results" ?

I am about to receive my future within the next couple of days and i am trying to understand what's going on !

Regards
[Device Reviews and Information] addisj:
This was my reply;

Dear customer,

I want to tell you that phone with metal cover will catch weaker signals than the phone that made with plastic appearance. Most Future performs well at locating the owner. And later we would also come up with a solution to improve the GPS.

Best regards.
[Device Reviews and Information] etienne954:
Hi guys,

I have the same answer from Ulefone about the hardware issue on the Futures GPS.

I didn't test the GPS with a test tool available on Play Store. Is the reception is good with it ?

I don't know what you think about this issue but they sold a phone with a GPS and now they are saying that they build it wrong and that an hardware issue does not allow to use the GPS. Meaning that this is clearly a misleading product presentation.

It cost 120USD to send back the phone to gearbest and I don't want to spend any one more penny for that. Gearbest doesn't want to pay the shipping. I'm wainting the answer from Ulefone about the process they will put in place in order to compensate this trouble to their customers.

I'll get back to you if I have more information.

See you
[Device Reviews and Information] jaytee86:
Thank you, please do!

120 dollars to send it back (will probably be more from Germany) is ridiculous.

Maybe we should get together and write lots of complaints on their Facebook page and forum. I believe that only public pressure could bring us back all of our money...

I HAVE tested the GPS with GPS test. It gets a quick fix. However, when opening maps or any navigation software the reported location jumps around wildly when gps is activated - even with Google location services enabled.

Only using Google location services and no gps, the reported location is correct!

Thus, it makes sense to me that it's interference or something like that - and definitely a hardware issue.

And I'm 100% sure that ulefone were aware of that. Probably it was the main reason why shipping was delayed.

Probably, not to go totally bankrupt, they sent the devices out anyway - in the hope not many people would claim their money back...

I'm a student and don't have much money, so to me this is just unbelievably annoying and rude from ulefone!!
[Device Reviews and Information] etienne954:
Please find below the conversation with Ulefone technical service :

You can start to cry...

De : service@ulefone.com

Date : 28 juil. 2016

Objet : Re: Re: GPS on Ulefone Future

Dear customer,

I want also to tell you that phone with metal cover will catch weaker signals than the phone that made with plastic appearance. Most Future performs well at locating the owner. And later we would also come up with a solution to improve the GPS. If the GPS works really that bad in your phone, You could apply for warranty.

Best regards.

________________________________________

service@ulefone.com

From: Customer

Date: 2016-07-28

To: service@ulefone.com

Subject: Re: Re: GPS on Ulefone Future

Hi,

Thank you for the answer. The problem is that I have to pay 120USD to send back the item. It means that, for a smartphone I bought 239USD with a GPS, I have to pay again 120USD to send it back because the engineering of the phone is wrong and the GPS is not usable ?

Your statment proves that you've sold a phone described with an embedded GPS and that the GPS won't work at all due to engineering concern.

When this story will be widespread in Europe, the publicity will be very bad for the brand. It's time to show that Ulefone cares about its customers.

Regards,

Le 27 juil. 2016 04:42, service@ulefone.com a écrit :

Dear customer,

Sorry for the GPS problem, but after tried everthing we could, the engineers concluded that this is a hardware problem. You can contact the shop and send it back!

Best regards.

________________________________________

service@ulefone.com
[Device Reviews and Information] JohannW:
Oh Sh*t,

i was really hoping for an update that would fix the GPS issue. I am shocked and really annoyed because i love this device....but no working GPS is an no go! I have now written to gearbest ( i bought my future there ) that i want to return the future. But i don't have big hopes to get a solution which will be satisfying.

Someone any helpful suggestions ?
[Device Reviews and Information] jaytee86:
Please let me know what gearbest suggests. I will mail them then as well!
[Device Reviews and Information] JohannW:
Yes, i post the answer when i get it from gearbest.

But what i don't understand is why ulefone even made a special video about the gps and how good it works. Can be found on youtube ( i can't post the link because i don't have 10 post atm.)
[Device Reviews and Information] Ironandroid:
thank you very much for sharing your experience.

this is my second ulefone: first one was a paris which was decent.

If the explanation they gave is true I think we should start to boicott this company's product. it is unacceptable that in 2016 customers should be the tester of the products
[Device Reviews and Information] jaytee86:
Probably their original intention was to make the GPS very good... Probably they have realized at some point after the video was put online that they ****ed up and gps doesn't work.

Then either they just didn't bother or didn't try to raise suspicion by taking it offline
[Device Reviews and Information] xecuttor:
IDK guys. I used GPS yesterday and it was kinda okay. Lock takes long but then It guided me well. Of course I don't know what happens if the signal is weaker.

But still I don't really want to return the phone. This is the first time people are noticing and saying "wow what kind of phone do you have? It so cool!".

I think I'm keeping mine if the update fixes some problems and root will be available.
[Device Reviews and Information] jaytee86:
Obviously some people have no problem with GPS but others do.

My location jumps and moves around like crazy (I'm talking about a radius of about 100 meters).

So my GPS is obviously ****ed
[Device Reviews and Information] Melias:
Did you try to use GPSFix app to update the satellite database? A few years ago I had a really cheap KPT A5 -50 bucks- with MTK monocore. The GPS was crap, but I updated the GPS database file and used GPS fix to update the satellite coordinates and worked really fine since then. I did the same thing with my Jiayu G3C and is working fine by now.

Sadly my Future is still traveling so I cant testing it myself. Could you try it and let us know if that helps you with your issues?

Best regards.
[Device Reviews and Information] Trolillo:
I for 5 days that I have, gps goes wrong on a trip of 15kms lost the signal 3 times with google maps is fatal, with here maps goes something better.The unlock with fingerprint does not go well, unsheathed a little best.

Buy in igoo and opened a dispute on pay-pal, I was offered a refund of 60 €, which accepts.

The rest goes well, waiting for an update to fix a bit these faults
[Device Reviews and Information] jaytee86:
I would like to but as far as I know that requires root... which is not possible for now I think.

Also, I think it's not a problem with the dataplace primarily. As I said, I get a quick GPS fix outside with a test app... only the fix jumps around like crazy on a map app - even with google location services enabled
[Device Reviews and Information] GeoAT:
That's why support used the word most ... " Most Future performs well at locating the owner ..."

[MENTION=4457167]xecuttor[/MENTION] : what do you mean by the phrase "kinda ok" ? What did you notice and it's kinda ... ?

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This looks more than a software issue ...

Is there a way to record GPS output with this test app ?

You can go for a walk and then maybe we can use the output to map the points in a software and see how accurate it is. If this is ok then most probably we are facing a software issue.
[Device Reviews and Information] jaytee86:
I don't think the app can do anything like that... but when I have more time the next days I will search the play store to see if anything like this exists. However, as I said, I'm pretty convinced that this is a hardware issue. The GPS test app quickly says the signal is exact to <30 feet. Following that, the circle around the blue dot in google maps is also pretty small. But the blue dot hovers across the city like a UFO...
[Device Reviews and Information] UschiT:
Form germany to gearbest 9.20€ with tracking number.
[Device Reviews and Information] jaytee86:
Thanks for the info!

Which company/package size etc.?

Welcher Lieferdienst, Paketgröße etc.?