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[Device Reviews and Information] thigger_tom:
I rolled back to 0810 from 1020 so it's definitely possible (despite the fact it changes the phone from 32 back to 64 bits). I used SP Flash Tool version 5.1640 and a copy of the 0810 ROM from needrom.com. If you do a full flash it'll wipe your data too (equivalent to a factory reset) which may be what you want; I went for a "dirty flash" by unticking userdata before flashing - when I rebooted everything was intact and I was back on 0810 absolutely fine. I then installed the 64-bit TWRP to root it. Unfortunately I think you need to root it to prevent it updating itself to one of the trojan'd firmwares (simply disabling the updater doesn't work as it re-enables itself).

I'm still not sure whether beautysnap is adware or a false positive - I don't think I saw any ads from it (and I saw loads from the trojan!) but most people seem to think it's adware and it can easily be disabled with or without root from Apps (show system apps and use 'disable').

On the 0810 firmware (with the updater and beautysnap frozen) we've had no issues and no suspicious activity (beyond the phoning home I've seen in other android devices) in firewall/packet capture logs. Certainly none of the C&C behaviour I saw previously which must have been from the trojan.

Personally I'm outraged and will not be buying a Doogee device again without significant reassurances. We debated returning it (I bought it from a fulfilled-by-Amazon seller luckily!) but it's actually a decent phone and having investigated it so thoroughly I'm fairly confident it's now clean.

I contacted Doogee to let them know they were distributing a virus in their firmware (I imagine as the virus killers start to pick it up, they'll be getting a lot of calls). I'm hoping (probably unrealistically) for a full apology/"we didn't know it was in there" and a clean firmware release - that would be the absolute minimum to start trusting them again. I've not heard anything back since "we're looking into this" but will post here when I do.

If anyone wants to check their phone, Sophos was the first virus killer to pick this up (make sure 'check system apps' is selected) - but recent virustotal results suggest that more virus killers are adding it.

EDIT: now up to 11 virus killers: https://www.virustotal.com/en/file/...9e57c7f86078dabc017737c0/analysis/1479804517/
[Device Reviews and Information] rufy93:
Very easy takes just 15 minutes to perform.

Remove battery cover and battery.

The sim cards may remain but remove any MicroSD card.

There are quite a few screws (11) around the frame of phone, remove them all. Threre is one screw (bottom right corner) which has a tamper seal, but it's just a normal screw with a small paper glued on.

When all screws are removed remove the grey frame (easiest to do by pushing the right side outwards) and remove the rest of the frame and back cover.

If you wish I can upload a video during weekend.
[Device Reviews and Information] Al3xandar:
Exactly like this.

By the way, touch screen seems to be horrible with latest firmware, it's inaccurate now, like they messed up its calibration.
[Device Reviews and Information] exProphecy:
I actually purchased this phone as a budget traveling phone. Got it from tinydeal at $85 with DHL shipping. After it shipped out on 7/20 I got it 3 days later (kinda surprising since it's from Asia to USA). I'll most likely do a review on youtube sometime. So far, I've had no issues except one. I'm on T-Mobile USA and I can't seem to get 4G LTE. I've tried every APN setting I can find online... but still can't get 4G LTE. Max I can get is HSPA+ which isn't bad... but it's just not 4G..

Oh and the OP says the camera is 13MP/5MP it is just 5MP/5MP (interpolated both to 8MP)
[Device Reviews and Information] exProphecy:
Here is a quick overview video I did of the Doogee X5 Max Pro: https://youtu.be/LVAMcp3ryfk

Things I did not mention in the video:

1. The battery life is pretty decent. On semi-heavy use, I end up with about 40% by the end of the day from a full charge.

2. Even though I am limited to HSPA+ for some reason, my Speedtest.net gets to about 14mbps download and 1.5mbps upload.

3. Bluetooth has not had any issues connecting to my headset or bluetooth FM transmitter.

:p
[Device Reviews and Information] jan177:
Doogee X5 MAX PRO can be TWRP rooted.

Anyone can confirm compass?

How fast GPS?

What kind of camera?
[Device Reviews and Information] beginner73:
Things I did not mention in the video:

1. The battery life is pretty decent. On semi-heavy use, I end up with about 40% by the end of the day from a full charge.

2. Even though I am limited to HSPA+ for some reason, my Speedtest.net gets to about 14mbps download and 1.5mbps upload.

3. Bluetooth has not had any issues connecting to my headset or bluetooth FM transmitter.

:p[/QUOTE]

Thanks for the overview.

How many hours of screen on time do you appreciate you got when having about 40 % left at the end of the day?

Is the gps stable, does it get a lock quick?
[Device Reviews and Information] exProphecy:
It does not seem to have a compass. No gyroscope sensor in this phone.

The GPS does lock quickly. I've had no issues locking so far :)

The camera is 8.0 MP (interpolated) front and back. Hardware-wise I believe they are 5MP though. Don't know what brand or kind exactly they are.

I THINK I saw about 2 or 3 hours of screen on time. I'll do a test run again today and get back to you on that :)

GPS is stable and locks pretty quick every time I've used it.
[Device Reviews and Information] jan177:
you can install compass and check if it works?

Doogee X5MAX has compass

GPS cold start I mean. GPS wit GSM is alwas comparable
[Device Reviews and Information] exProphecy:
I tried waving it around multiple times seems like the compass is unable to calibrate :/

And how do I do a cold start of GPS?
[Device Reviews and Information] jan177:
Turn off GSM and start GPS.
[Device Reviews and Information] eoink:
Hi, any luck getting Root on it, and what firmware version did you get on it?
[Device Reviews and Information] jan177:
There is TWRP root for this unit

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[Device Reviews and Information] seunot:
I will want to know how to root and install twrp as well. Nice job exprophecy
[Device Reviews and Information] eoink:
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=749517&st=560

This seems to be it.
[Device Reviews and Information] jan177:
Yes this the TWRP.

Download it. be happy

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[Device Reviews and Information] copano:
Can anyone confirm if this supports 3G 850mhz?

The reseller sites say yes, but the official Doogee site says no
[Device Reviews and Information] jan177:
2G
[Device Reviews and Information] seunot:
I'm having problems downloading from that russian website, can you please help attach the twrp and rooting files here or upload it to a popular online cloud sevice site, thanks
[Device Reviews and Information] jan177:
Here

http://www.4shared.com/zip/eUBk0MOdce/Doogee_X5_MAXPRO.htmll

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[Device Reviews and Information] Gadgetguy2005:
Hello all. I have downloaded the IMG file from the link provided (thank you jan177!). I have also downloaded SP_Flash_Tool_exe_Windows_v5.1548.00.000.

Can please somebody advise me - what is next? How do I use the IMG file and the SP Flash tool to root the x5 max pro?

The IMG file is called "X5 Pro" - the X5 Max Pro is different - so will that maybe brick the phone?
[Device Reviews and Information] seunot:
I'm in your shoes mate, can't go ahead to install twrp or flash phone because the files seems different...it's quite frustrating
[Device Reviews and Information] QuadPiece:
I ordered one of these right before the offer on dx.com ended.

Could someone who has received their phone confirm a couple of things so I can prepare appropriately for when mine arrives?

There are a couple things I'm curious about:

- Is the battery actually 4000 mAh or is that a lie?

- How does interpolation on the camera perform? Is it usable on 8MP or is it better to just take images in 5MP?

- There's conflicting information all over the place about it supporting 850 MHz or 900 MHz for 3G, has someone confirmed the correct one?

- Store pages say "SIM card quantity: 2" and "Memory card: Yes", is this a combo reader with options for two SIMs or one SIM and an SD card. Or can it take two SIMs and an SD card at the same time?

- How is WiFi? Long range or did they skimp like most chinese companies?

- They throw around this "Dual ID" feature, what is that? Is it something like Android for Work?

All the mess regarding TWRP going on here does indeed seem sketchy at best. Were you able to at least root the phone though? If so was it just a simple KingRoot?
[Device Reviews and Information] nikostzar:
thigger_tom thank you for the detailed reply!

About beautysnap, I believe it is suspicious at least. First of all there seems to be no reason for this app, right? Also it is not listed as an app (you can't find it in the app drawer for example) and it is only listed in the appstore where it states that it is not compatible with our device (or something along these lines). Lastly, I was still having full-screen adds with the July firmware (0708 i think) so it must have been beautysnap delivering these ads since the systemUI in this firmware is not infected, right?

But since rooting is not avoidable I think it is safe to remove all these pre-installed apps (beautysnap, finesearch, xender, sherlocknews etc) just in case...

I will wait for the reply from the vendor about returning the phone and if it is negative I will cross my fingers and follow your instructions.

Thanks again!
[Device Reviews and Information] Nonomen:
Video is always nice.
[Device Reviews and Information] myjess:
I just got a malware page on chrome on my handset visiting this site. All about my phone being infected with loads of viri. Is this site serving out malware ads? Or is it from something else?

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com.adups.patch - Thus us what I originally wanted to post about.

Sophos picked this up this morning as a low reputation app. Hasn't picked it up at all before that. Firewall says this is a new app looking for internet access, which if course I didn't give.

This does not show up under app drawer but did show up as patch tools in settings/apps. Unfortunately I uninstalled it before uploading it to virus total.

Is this another adups malware from same Chinese Company?
[Device Reviews and Information] Al3xandar:
Anyone else updated to 1123 yet? It said "bug fixes" in the update description. On the first glance only difference I noticed was that they added Parallel Space in Settings. I'll scan it with antiviruses later today.
[Device Reviews and Information] Nonomen:
No 11-23 update available over here.
[Device Reviews and Information] gumiteve:
20161123_151815 available here. 78.42MB It says "minor bugfixes"... downloading now...
[Device Reviews and Information] Kenif1983:
I've downloaded it. Like the last update after it updates the apps on your phone it reboots and shows the blue/orange doogee logo for a long time (still on my screen after 5 minutes)

I'm gonna wait a big longer before turning it off...
[Device Reviews and Information] Steve_Goral:
I've downloaded the new OTA update but I'm yet to install it. I'm hoping they've recalibrated the touch-screen as I'm constantly missing the space bar after the last update.
[Device Reviews and Information] HypoTurtle:
Only the Wireless Update app is flagged as an issue with Sophos (as the app needs to write/add stuff to actually work - it's a false +ve).

Looks like they listened to your communication [MENTION=3347500]thigger_tom[/MENTION] - might be worth you having a proper look at it.
[Device Reviews and Information] gumiteve:
Yes, the SystemUI changed, and considered ok with latest Sophos. OTA install considered as threat (Andr/AutoIns-A)... but it should be ok (false positive).

One more thing:

I have removed all privileges from email app, and at first boot there was an error message "cant send email via email app, please enable privileges" or something like this... :|
[Device Reviews and Information] nikostzar:
This seems to be good news...

Is the beautysnap adware still there?

Also, on the doogee site they still have the 0902 version. So the only option to get the new one is through wireless update, right?
[Device Reviews and Information] Kenif1983:
Snap is still there but stays disabled
[Device Reviews and Information] Kenif1983:
I still can't purchase apps on the Google play store- strange problem.

Just says "Google play store has stopped"
[Device Reviews and Information] Nonomen:
Clear cache and/or settings of play store in apps?

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Installed and no problems for so far.
[Device Reviews and Information] eoink:
Downloaded from needrom the latest version.

Latest version flashed in SP flash. Then after reboot flashed TWRP x32. No need to unlock the boot loader for that flash.

Recovery working fine, and now rooted.
[Device Reviews and Information] Kenif1983:
Good suggestion cheers - although it didn't work either :)

It's not a major issue, I can just purchase using website or another device
[Device Reviews and Information] Steiner91:
Whatsapp Web still does not work with the newest firmware. Can't scan the QR Code, can anybody confirm this?
[Device Reviews and Information] Nonomen:
Thought it was caused by dust in the camera...
[Device Reviews and Information] Al3xandar:
Has anyone else noticed that with latest update YouTube will randomly pause (not for buffering, but like you pressed pause)? It happened with music player once as well.
[Device Reviews and Information] thigger_tom:
Glad there's a new clean firmware out there; I'm upset they're listing it as "minor bugfixes" though rather than admitting such a serious problem. They've not got back to me apart from the initial mail to say they're looking at it.

The phone is my wife's and understandably she's now taking a "it ain't broke" stance so we'll probably be staying on 0810 for a while at least! Thanks for checking with Sophos. Hopefully the others will be catching up soon (it's interesting to see the gradual spread of killers picking it up on virustotal)
[Device Reviews and Information] nikostzar:
I got the 1123 update as well and can confirm systemUI seems clean (sophos scan).

I noticed something alarming though... It seems that something keeps turning on the "Allow installation of apps from unknown sources" switch, under Settings/Security. I turn this off and when I check after a few hours it is on again... Can anyone else with the 1123 update confirm this? Or should I start searching through my installed apps?

Is there actually a way for me to check which app turns this on?

Thank you!
[Device Reviews and Information] Al3xandar:
Well 1123 is seriously bugged. You can't change any permission because of bug with screen overlay. I tried to reset app permissions hoping it might help with the problem, but now I can't use bunch of apps due to being unable to give them permissions. Anyone else have problem with this?
[Device Reviews and Information] eoink:
No issues like that for me.

I would suggest a reflash.
[Device Reviews and Information] Al3xandar:
Actually a simple restart fixed the permissions problem, but still can't change settings for draw over other apps.
[Device Reviews and Information] prosist:
1123 ROM

I got my new phone a couple of days ago, flashed 1123 and TWRP 32. Installed SuperSu.

Was not able to change permissions for some apps due to screen overlay. The first suspect was Twilight, which I disabled, but did not solve the issue. Then, by disabling one by one of the overlay enabled apps, I found out the culprit was Xender. After disabling it, I could change permissions for apps without any problem.

I removed Xender and com.android.snap, and the only thing Sophos detected was their trash files (I have scanned before deleting them and Sophos found nothing except the Wireless Update).

I disabled unknown sources yesterday night, rebooted and since them it did not activate again... maybe the culprit is Xender or com.android.snap, which I have removed.

Will keep you posted.

Cheers.
[Device Reviews and Information] nikostzar:
Thanks for the reply.

I have disabled Xender and snap and removed all of their permissions (including the permission to change system settings which, I believe, is what allows the "unknown sources" switch to be turned on). So it shouldn't be one of these two apps, right?

I guess it could as well be a third party app doing this, that's why I wanted to check if it happens to others as well.

It is actually a little difficult to troubleshoot since it doesn't happen on a reboot but rather at some random time (1-2 days after turning the switch off). For example, I just found it on again, after turning it off yesterday morning......

So if you could keep an eye on this and report back, it could help isolate the app causing this (system or 3rd party).

Thanks again!
[Device Reviews and Information] myjess:
Patch tools 1.01 has apeared again in sophos and in settings/apps, but I cannot find it on this rooted phone. Anyone any ideas?
[Device Reviews and Information] Kenif1983:
I just disabled xender and it reset Google location settings and voice settings.

Not a major issue but one to lookout for it you use those functions
[Device Reviews and Information] prosist:
Unknown sources

I confirm that with firmware 1123, something keeps activating the installation of UNKNOWN SOURCES. As reported by [MENTION=7871414]nikostzar[/MENTION]

=(
[Device Reviews and Information] LinCeX7:
Its 1123 malware free?.

Im on 0810 is worth to upgrade ? Is it still 1,3 ?.
[Device Reviews and Information] nikostzar:
[MENTION=7897818]prosist[/MENTION] , thank you for confirming this, I was starting to feel paranoid here....

I have searched a lot for a tool that could tell me which app makes these changes but haven't had any luck.

I also tried using an app locker to lock the system settings with a password but again Unknown Sources kept turning on.

If you have any suggestions that don't involve rooting I would be happy to try them.
[Device Reviews and Information] mates.bucko:
hi, I am on 1123 and my problem is with wifi - it draining battery as crazy. I googled this problem and maybee this is problem with some early android 6.0 versions. I tried to turn off wifi hotspot searching, location settings to device only and wifi advanced settings - keep wifi on in sleep mode - switched to never and I turned off wifi at all this morning and now I am on 76% - see screenshot...
[Device Reviews and Information] Al3xandar:
Anyone else having that media playback stopping with 2311? Happening with both, local content (movies on BS Player and music on jetAudio player) and online content (YouTube and iHeart Radio). It just randomly stops the playback and you have to click play again.

As for people having problem with installation from unknown sources getting turn on by itself, do you perhaps have some alternate app store installed?
[Device Reviews and Information] Kenif1983:
I had a thing popping up saying "loading recent apps" it didn't seem legit.

It was an app I never installed called "my apps".. not sure what it was but I uninstalled it
[Device Reviews and Information] Nonomen:
Same over here...
[Device Reviews and Information] Al3xandar:
No such thing here. Do you guys use some alternate app store?
[Device Reviews and Information] Nonomen:
Nope stock rom 1123
[Device Reviews and Information] Kenif1983:
It wasn't viewable in apps but was in recent processes
[Device Reviews and Information] Al3xandar:
Can't see it there either.
[Device Reviews and Information] mates.bucko:
hi, nobody helped me with my battery draining problem. could you please recommend me any alternative rom? I am thinking about this one: http://www.needrom.com/download/clean-mod-twrp/, what do you thing about it? does anybody still using it?
[Device Reviews and Information] nikostzar:
Hi, no other app store installed except google play.

I believe it is a system app doing this, since I tried locking Settings with an app locker and Unknown Sources still kept turning on. (yet I can't explain why it doesn't happen to others...)

Hi, do you mean the apps shown when you long-press the home button or is it another place on the phone's menu?
[Device Reviews and Information] Al3xandar:
Settings -> Memory -> Memory used by apps
[Device Reviews and Information] nikostzar:
Aha I see, thank you.

At least I don't have this strange app ("my apps") but I am really getting tired over "fighting" with this phone....

maybe rooting is the only way after all....
[Device Reviews and Information] Al3xandar:
I know I'm never buying Doogee phone again.
[Device Reviews and Information] mattagazzu:
I need your opinion...

I all, a simple question for you ;)

I'm on 0810. It is not so bad, just some little bugs.

Do you think I have to upgrade to 1129?

Pros?

Cons?

Thanks a lot!
[Device Reviews and Information] LinCeX7:
​

I would like to know too . I asked some msg ago too xD
[Device Reviews and Information] mattagazzu:
I have two main (and very annoying) bugs on 810:

1. Wi-Fi Tethering from the first SIM Card does not work when the second SIM Card is present (If I remove the second one, Tethering works perfecly). No problems Tethering from the second SIM Card

2. When connected with my car via bluetooth, when the screen is locked (Black), If I try to make a call, the phone wake up, starts the call but the Car speakers doesn't work (I ear FM radio). I need to close the call and fast make a second call and if the screen is not already locked all works.....
[Device Reviews and Information] rufy93:
I have a rooted 161020 with a firewall installed, haven't noticed any issues.
[Device Reviews and Information] prosist:
Rooting

I am rooted, and without knowing who is setting the UNKNOWN SOURCES, I don't know how that can help.

Another problem a couple of days ago, my phone subscribed me to a YouTube channel, called Best Action RPGs.

This is all so frustrating =(
[Device Reviews and Information] mattagazzu:
Which firmware versione do you have?

thanks
[Device Reviews and Information] prosist:
I have 1123.

It keeps activating UNKNOWN SOURCES, and I am pretty confident this is something that came with that firmware, because I have not installed any suspicious app after the upgrade.

The subscription to the aforementioned youtube channel already happened twice.
[Device Reviews and Information] Nonomen:
ADUPS vulnerability

According to the Trustlook mobile security app the OTA app in our Doogee's should be fine (2311). I ran it and it came out clean.

http://www.trustlook.com/threat/adups/
[Device Reviews and Information] mattagazzu:
Doogee official web site is down...

...is it a sort of sign? ;)
[Device Reviews and Information] mates.bucko:
Hi, I reinstaled Rom and wifi not draining battery anymore, but to be honest, I expected so much more of this sized battery.

What is your average battery life with this phone? Mine is like 15 hours, if I am using the phone during the work day...
[Device Reviews and Information] LinCeX7:
Could be because the cpu is overclock to 1,3 .

In early version it was 1,1 and battery lasted more .
[Device Reviews and Information] Al3xandar:
Regarding Adups OTA:

https://goo.gl/yuvmHV
[Device Reviews and Information] Kenif1983:
I disabled gestures and fingerprint- battery much much better now
[Device Reviews and Information] yossiy:
Hi,

Did anyone find a solution to the WhatsApp web problem yet?

I'm having the same problem, and Doogee support did not get back to me on it.

Thanks!

Yossi