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[Device Reviews and Information] dreadkopp:
I measured the capacity using battery monitor widget pro app and a charger with measured 1.5A output. A battery capacity tester (the thingy you plug between phone and charger like in the picture you posted) will arrive tomorrow. Then i will run another test.

Sensors: the Ulephone power provides a Hall-Sensors and Compass which the K6000 Pro don't + Notification LED + IR

I guess my SD-Slot is physically defective. Also the K6000 Pro seems only be capable of a maximum of 32GB cards while the Ulefone can use up to 128GB.

[MENTION=4274758]bithalver@gmail.com[/MENTION]:

Thanks for the Info! 10m accuracy should be enough for road navigation which is the main usage.

EDIT: Just bought one online. should be here friday to monday. XD
[Device Reviews and Information] 3dd1:
Couple of questions please, firstly before I send my phone back due screen issues, I am going away and need my phone, with working fast charge. I am rooted and TWRP am I right that I can flash just the system and recovery of the latest complete ROM from Ulefone (20160608 iirc), OTA update to get the malware too[emoji14]then reflash twrp and get root back? This will keep data, apps etc, as I have no WiFi for a few weeks and not much mobile data, I've downloaded the rom elsewhere already.

Before I send it back, do a TWRP back up, which I could restore on the replacement phone? Also reflash everything before I send it back to clean it?
[Device Reviews and Information] Gavin01:
so for marshmellow and ota updates to work and no malware its 17/5/2016 one right guys?
[Device Reviews and Information] Hemphiz:
It's in all the marshmallow firmwares (calleridsearch.apk) it was found by tyrant82 when he flashed the first beta
[Device Reviews and Information] jy_P:
FYI, The charger that I got with my power from Ulefone produced 6V@1.6A (even if rated as a 5V) . And it does charge fast.

I also have another, good quality, 5V 2A charger and when I use it with the Power, I can read 5.22V@2.4A and it also charges very fast.

So for those who think that fast charging is 9V only, that is not true. ;)

This phone is using 2 channels where both are around 5V, both are delivering together twice as much current to the battery.

It is really fast! It's nice. Helps you forgetting any battery drains.
[Device Reviews and Information] dukula:
where he keeps GPS settings ?, other mobile was in a file "gps, conf" but can not find it.

sorry for English
[Device Reviews and Information] dreadkopp:
overclock (or unleash at least the standard 1,5Ghz) and x64 support possible yet? I am excited to mess around with this thing as soon as it arrives :P

Will replacing the kernel with one from a device using mtk6753 with 1,5Ghz work?

I haven't digged into android development yet. All i did for now was to flash recoveries / custom roms and write a few apps.

is the android kernel similar to the linux one? so replace kernel with a 1,5Ghz MTK6753 one and still get all the hardware working thanks to modules? or are all hardware drivers baked into the kernel?

Cheers
[Device Reviews and Information] Rovers82517:
This thread is becoming way too big. I've had my Power for a couple of weeks now. I've read this thread over a few sittings.

I want to root my Power, I have the latest OTA update (Kinguser did not work from day one) . I have no pc access, can I somehow install the 5.1 OTA update to use Kinguser manually? Is there anyway to root without a pc/install twrp?
[Device Reviews and Information] jy_P:
As far as I know, the only way you can root your Power is from a custom recovery which can only be flash from a pc if your phone isn't rooted already.
[Device Reviews and Information] dreadkopp:
i did some research and found that vernee released the sources for the thor which uses the same MTK6753 Soc as the Power does. https://userscloud.com/go/h88b5ryy78ix/

are we able to bake a custom (overclock) kernel for the Power with this one?
[Device Reviews and Information] Hemphiz:
You can try king root. It has alot more success than king user, then use supersu me to replace kingroot with supersu. I would do all this after you've taken the OTA, as the OTA won't work with a modified system/recovery. Once rooted you can try using flashify to inject the custom recovery. You may need to extract the twrp file from need rom and flash the "recovery.img" I read somewhere on this thread someone tried it and it worked well. [MENTION=2400126]dukula[/MENTION] the only gps folder I could find was /sys/class/gpsdrv/gps/ [MENTION=4464714]dreadkopp[/MENTION] we defo need someone with some good knowledge in that area, I have none myself
[Device Reviews and Information] dukula:
Thank you
[Device Reviews and Information] geheimke:
hi, I have try to calibrate and reset the gps (on mm) it have a fix in 5 seconds.... nice .

Problem is when you navigate with waze or other navigations apps. The signal lost after a short time.

i have read this, but it's for aosp roms http://xdaforums.com/lg-g3/general/gps-fix-mm-roms-6-x-t3280787

and i can't find a file like libloc_api_v02.so in our rom.
[Device Reviews and Information] HonzaSk:
gps problems - partly solution

We discuss GPS problems on czech ulefone power forum (androidforum.cz) and one user have solution: when try disable sim card during navigation, GPS works fine.

Propably is problem between GPS and GSM modul - maybe some LTE / 3G / 2G frequency interfere GPS modul.

How fully fix we dont know. But, partly solution some help.
[Device Reviews and Information] 3dd1:
I've flashed the 20160608 rom and still have the old kernel, which I guess is why fast charge still isn't working? How do I update it please? I'm rooted so can't do OTA update, any ideas please people? Do I just try to flash the same ROM again?
[Device Reviews and Information] Hemphiz:
You should you able to take the OTA after a full flash then root after, as Meg mentioned before flash the system and recovery partition, take OTA then reflash twrp and root. That way you keep userdata
[Device Reviews and Information] 3dd1:
I've flashed both recovery and system, tried to do the OTA but it says that the system is damaged, any ideas please?

Edit: I still have root, so unsure what to do now and when I boot into recovery I get the Android on his back with panel open, I have tried to flash recovery only again but it is still the same.
[Device Reviews and Information] darksnoopy:
Are you familiar with the flashing procedure and are you sure you are doing everything correct?

Which programm are you using for flashing?

Just to make sure your emmc chip is not damaged, try this:

1)copy a file into your internal memmory (not sd-card)

2)restart your phone

3)check if the file still exists
[Device Reviews and Information] 3dd1:
I've copied a file to internal memory, rebooted and it's still there. I'm using spflashtool, I've only flashed a few times but had success so far, the system flashed fine, it's the recovery that hasn't. Would it be worth trying to do a full flash rather than just system and recovery? I'd rather not lose user data as I'm away from WiFi for a week and would have to use mobile data but if I have to I will.
[Device Reviews and Information] darksnoopy:
If you are trying to re-flash custom recovery you will have to press power+vol up after flashing

EDIT: Have you tried using flashify?

EDIT 2: If you want to just revert to full stock, flash everything except userdata. Its a bit weird that u still have root after flashing
[Device Reviews and Information] 3dd1:
I tried Flashfire to run the OTA update I'd downloaded before but it didn't see the file.

I've flashed everything apart from user data, I know have the newer kernel 8th June, have fast charge working and no longer have root, however it still says that it is damaged and won't do the OTA
[Device Reviews and Information] SirDigitalKnight:
Any reason App2SD does not work with a rooted Power?
[Device Reviews and Information] 3dd1:
Are you on lollipop or marshmallow? If you are on marshmallow, I think it's to do with the option of using sd card as internal storage
[Device Reviews and Information] SirDigitalKnight:
MM, I guess that would explain it...
[Device Reviews and Information] Hemphiz:
Use this http://xdaforums.com/android/software/fix-extsd-fix-v1-0b-2016-01-18-t3296266

It's a God send. I use it with obb on sd
[Device Reviews and Information] darksnoopy:
Remove your SD card, keep it out of the phone and try the OTA again. Maybe now it wont say damaged
[Device Reviews and Information] 3dd1:
That didn't work, so I give up. Tried to flash TWRP but it boots to a flickering screen https://www.dropbox.com/s/zfrt5d7q9j9mjf4/IMG_20160518_201941304.jpg?dl=0 I've flashed it a couple more times but it's the same, I have tried to flash stock recovery but only get the Android bot in his back, so now it seems that I am unable to flash any form of recovery that works, any ideas? I want TWRP, to get root back etc
[Device Reviews and Information] Pandoraaa:
Hi All,

Could anyone point out how to use ADB Sideload, as after updating my phone it doesn't turn on and stupid me didn't do any back ups.

Or maybe there is another way I can make the phone work? My TWRP version is 3.3.0.0 is this makes any difference.

Thanks in advance!
[Device Reviews and Information] dreadkopp:
[MENTION=7580913]Pandoraaa[/MENTION]:

i would suggest flashing original firmware for a start : https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B8NC4kBpjQhYckxqeERaY3dPSFE&usp=sharing

[MENTION=535343]all[/MENTION]:

anyone can suggest a waterproof case with Headphone Jack?

Cheers
[Device Reviews and Information] AngelOfBlood:
Damn there's nobody who can make a custom rom for our phone ?
[Device Reviews and Information] DanTheLemonMan:
No real point in putting the effort into making one until ulefone has finished updates for the phone to remove bugs etc
[Device Reviews and Information] dreadkopp:
Which bugs? Will get mine tomorrow and just started android dev again :)

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[Device Reviews and Information] darksnoopy:
Well there are plenty of guides on porting roms from a mediatek device to another. I would like to port the rom of lenovo k4 note BUT its android 5 and the android 6 comes as an update, not a full rom which makes things complicated
[Device Reviews and Information] 3dd1:
Has anyone who has flashed the 20160608 ROM noticed it has reduced battery life? Looks like I'll be lucky to get 4 hours SOT, used to get nearly 8 in the 20160517 ROM
[Device Reviews and Information] darksnoopy:
+1

I agree
[Device Reviews and Information] 3dd1:
Tbh, all I flashed it for was to get fast charge back, didn't use it much but was good to have it for when needed. Seeing as I got this phone for its large battery and therefore longer usage, think l will good back to 20160517. Has anyone done the OTA on 20160608, has this improved it?
[Device Reviews and Information] dreadkopp:
2 1/2 hours Pokemon Go using latest OTA Update drained from 97% to 71%. seems fair to me. Now i just need to root that stubborn thingy :)

Will run more battery/performance tests as soon as i configured it completely. x64 android gives ~17% Geekbenchscore improvement to the x86 one the K6000 Pro uses (same CPU)
[Device Reviews and Information] SirDigitalKnight:
Getting this message now:

Not sure how this happened :confused:
[Device Reviews and Information] SirDigitalKnight:
I have 20160623 installed, why would anyone be running older versions?
[Device Reviews and Information] Ferfiu:
Because there are still some bugs in the newest version and we have a stable version. "If it's not broke, don't fix it." (At least if you don't need quick charge.)

And it's a pain to play the unrooting-rerooting process twice in a week (or month...)

Anyway, today my phone's buttons didn't want to work for a while. The whole display was fine, but the back/home/menu buttons didn't do anything. Anyone had the same problem and found an answer?
[Device Reviews and Information] hellybob:
I'm a bit the same about why there is a problem with the most recent update.

I delayed as I heard about beautysnap. Today I did the upgrade and sure enough malwarebytes picked it up but there has been no change in the performance at all... Indeed I think I've got better battery life and that was with the upgrade.
[Device Reviews and Information] SharpSA:
Where can I download 20160517 ROM?

I think you did not wipe everything after flash. Maybe that is solve bad SOT.
[Device Reviews and Information] 3dd1:
Since I've updated to the 20160608 ROM, I've had the same, I guess it's some more added extras from Ulefone[emoji14]

---------- Post added at 08:12 AM ---------- Previous post was at 08:11 AM ----------

Because I'm rooted can't do OTA, so have flashed the newest complete ROM.
[Device Reviews and Information] bjbirch:
Go to settings>security and enable apps from unknown sources
[Device Reviews and Information] 3dd1:
I'm away at the moment but could upload the 20160516 ROM to Dropbox when I get back Saturday if you want. When I flashed, I flashed everything apart from user data.
[Device Reviews and Information] megthebest:
https://mega.nz/#!npNXAALS!tT7oUFo4x11Nnr05Y8zzEbsWtMZbYx3c6PD7GzkUwyQ
[Device Reviews and Information] lifeshit:
Hi,

I Just bought An elefone power with lollipop on board.

Just to be safe what release of MM i ' ve to install? Latest from original site or someone else?

Thanks
[Device Reviews and Information] hellybob:
I asked ulefone about the beautysnap issue and their response was....... Yes, next update will come this week to delete the app, which we have just used to add the beauty mode in camera.

Have a nice day!

Best Regards

ulefone customer service team
[Device Reviews and Information] emidioabel:
My bottons doesn't work either.

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My bottons doesn't work either. I solved the problem this line "qemu.hw.mainkeys=0" in system/build.prop
[Device Reviews and Information] SirDigitalKnight:
I don't want Facebook app installed on my phone. I have read is a big battery and memory drain and it is best to use the web browser if you want to check Facebook
[Device Reviews and Information] bjbirch:
Have you uninstalled Facebook?
[Device Reviews and Information] dreadkopp:
anyone tried to open the Power allready? I'd like to replace the camera if possible.
[Device Reviews and Information] SirDigitalKnight:
Never installed it. That why I am surprised it keeps popping up that message whenever I restart my phone.

---------- Post added at 02:27 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:25 PM ----------

I have read online that this phone has a very good Sony camera in it... it is just not implemented good in the software/firmware
[Device Reviews and Information] Wowan123:
Hey guys, a new update 20160709_183824 comes with ota.

Seems the bautysnap app was removed. Malewarbytes does not found it anymore.

The bautymode in camera is removed. And you cant share pictures to bautysnap anymore, which was the only way i found to start that (maleware or not) app.
[Device Reviews and Information] bjbirch:
That s weird ,try rebooting into recovery and wipe the cache partition and see if that fixes the problem
[Device Reviews and Information] hellybob:
Yes I've just got the new OTA update too.
[Device Reviews and Information] Ferfiu:
It didn't help for me. :( I checked the display touch points in the developer settings. It shows that my phone doesn't recognise the lower 0.5ish cm over the menu buttons. It's exactly the same height as the buttons which your suggestion would add there.

The weirdest thing is that I'm using my phone for 4.5 months and this is the first time it occurs. I didn't drop it or hit it, so I don't know, why did it started. And they came back yesterday for a while but it's gone again today.

I tried [MENTION=1227767]Krauthaus[/MENTION]'s solution, but didn't work for me.

I still have the problem when I start safe mode.

EDIT: I read the same problem on the Facebook community page too. I'll try to write for the Support team too, but I'm afraid they will just suggest to send back my phone. :(

EDIT2: And before going to bed I played a bit and the buttons are back again.... Mysterious. (Maybe it's because the device's temperature, but I'm not sure.)
[Device Reviews and Information] geheimke:
Hi, about the new update, are the gps problems gone? Thanks
[Device Reviews and Information] dreadkopp:
yeah.. it should be the same sensor the sony Xperia Z2 uses. tried to install Camera.app + libs from the Z2 but no improvement.. only bugs and freezes most of the time :P

[MENTION=3237214]geheimke[/MENTION]:

i haven't had any issues with the GPS at all. even inside i got a fix and accuracy ~5m pretty quickly.

[MENTION=535343]all[/MENTION]:

any way to install OTA updates by hand? if found them at /data/data/com.adups.fota/files/adupsfota/update.zip

I tried reflashing the original recovery however still got an error. I was told that i also need to un-root the device at least to run the update.

When trying to flash the update.zip using TWRP it complains about incorrect fingerprint.

removed all verification Lines in the update-script and installed updated. However when i run OTA-check again it want's to download/install the same update again?

SysInfo is:

Kernel is build on 8.6.2016:12:02:58

Build Number: T875d_GQ3026AF_Power_MM_20160608

Looking at the Build Number it seems like it didn't update :/

Cheers
[Device Reviews and Information] Krauthaus:
I use the stock rom, rooted. There are no dead pixels and my AKG Headphones (on ear, about 70 €) and the razer on ear headphones from my wife are working without any problems.
[Device Reviews and Information] darksnoopy:
Agreed. My stock HTC headphones are not useable but the rest of my headphones are OK. Its not that some phones have problems with the audio jack. You just need long headphone jack with this phone. Reminds me of the original iPhone, it had a similar problem
[Device Reviews and Information] Powoli:
Just flashed newest rom phone is booting but screen is black with backlight and when i connetc the phone to pc it show is as GQ3026AF . I can take photos with smart button and then open in pc.
[Device Reviews and Information] megthebest:
So, hardware issue, no other test is necessary [emoji32]
[Device Reviews and Information] darksnoopy:
Did you have the boot logo showing up at all? Your problem occured after flashing the phone?
[Device Reviews and Information] rob1992:
Well, i have to say that if this is the only problem that this phone will have i'm am perfectly fine with it. I'm a bit more annoyed about the fact that the front camera does not have a mic next to it. But i'm more of a picture takes so its not that big of a deal.
[Device Reviews and Information] Powoli:
No logo nothing the problem accured before flashing. I was using phone then put in sleep(power button) after some time black screen. Phone still reacting for volume change etc.
[Device Reviews and Information] darksnoopy:
Actually under video settings in camera app there is an option for the mic (called speech mode i think or so) and i was actually amazed by how good and loud my voice was recorded on vid with front cam. Didnt try with music though.

Could be a faulty unit / bad display connector most probably.
[Device Reviews and Information] Powoli:
Anyone know how to teardown apart this phone?
[Device Reviews and Information] rob1992:
You mean take of the back? that is rather easy to do.

First, you need to lift a corner of the back of the phone with something that can get between the plastic and metal frame. I used a blade for this however this may cause some scratches on the metal.

Now once you created a gap, run something like a creditcard or other plastic card along the edge so the back pops off

Once inside you'll see that everything is fastened with screws. If you remove those you can remove the two covers that are at the top and bottem. You probebly could remove the battery with some force but its likely glued to the screen.

Now i havent tried to get the main board loose of the frame yet but i doubt it is glued to the phone considering it has two screws holding it on.

There are two pics somewhere in this thread that i made of the insides to give you an idea of what you'll find.

But why take it apart in the first place?
[Device Reviews and Information] f1c:
If you are already in the Desperation Stages, you could try reformatting the whole device with the Flash Program before flashing a new ROM. This is not something I would consider doing if you have better options available though since it is likely you will lose your IMEIs like this. But if you got nothing to lose...

(Seriously though, be aware of the risks!)
[Device Reviews and Information] Powoli:
If the seller will not help me with this problem i will have to try teardown and check connectors and other maybe.
[Device Reviews and Information] rob1992:
Well considering its probably something that is consistent throughout all their power's i doubt there is much they can do about it besides change the production line. But i suppose that if you have a good soldering iron and some skill you could move or swap the socket.

This will definitely void your warranty tho. But this might already be voided by opening up the phone down to the motherboard.
[Device Reviews and Information] Powoli:
I didn't open yet i wait for seller responce on dispute. Thank You all for help. I will write if i will try to repair by myself.
[Device Reviews and Information] langostaman:
Hi! I'm from spain so sorry for my english. . I'm very happy with the phone but i am having problems with the synchronization when I'm connected with wifi. I don't receive anything until i connect 4g... anyone knows what's the problem? Thanks a lot for the post and the comunity!!?

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[Device Reviews and Information] f1c:
Sounds like an issue similar to what I had with WhatsApp.

If you have root, try turning the apps that do not update into system apps. I did it with lucky patcher but there are more apps like link2sd that can do it.
[Device Reviews and Information] langostaman:
Thanks! I will try

If i root the phone i will receive official ota updates?

Thx again

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[Device Reviews and Information] megthebest:
no, with root the OTA updates will fail to apply
[Device Reviews and Information] f1c:
Isn't that because of the custom recovery and not root specifically? I figured OTAs would just overwrite root.

Anyway, there are ways to unroot and reflash the stock recovery if necessary but from what I have seen in the OTAs, they don't even seem to do much.
[Device Reviews and Information] megthebest:
No, usually ota is dowloaded, but when starting to apply with stock recovery, the scrips found system change and stops.

Btw, you can for sure flash only systen with flashtool, maintain all apps and settings z and after apply OTA..

Inviato da uno dei tanti Cinafonini
[Device Reviews and Information] Melkor:
[MENTION=4464714]dreadkopp[/MENTION]

We had this topic two pages before:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=67550491&postcount=1468

That's the way...
[Device Reviews and Information] SharpSA:
Reflash last full MM rom, remove all card and you will get 2 updates. I did it.

Of course already twrp, root and xposed are on phone. :)
[Device Reviews and Information] dreadkopp:
Guess that's the way to do it... Bummer. Hoped there was a way to simply apply the update

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[Device Reviews and Information] darksnoopy:
Guys i dont know if it is random or not but this morning i installed the latest OTA and right now i found a chrome icon on my launcher (not the drawer) and i dont have chrome installed. I clicked on it. It opened my browser (CM browser) and it tried to connect to rubjor . com and then to networks.admarket . com . The links are shortened because they were reaaally long. I disabled internet before it was able to connect. Malware scan comes clean. Now what was that?

Edit and P.S i am already rooted with adblock enabled