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Zopo zp980

This is New Zopo zp980
New Zopo 980 Quad core is Arrived!
In this new section of ZOPO 980 4-16-32 gb and c2 4-16-32 gb we will discuss:
Android system
Firmware upgrade
Custom firmware.
Everybody are Welcome!
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Model zopo zp980 Quad core MTK 6898
TYPE
Brand: ZOPO
Model: ZP980 Scorpio FullHD
Sim card: Dual sim and dual standby
Multi-Languages: Italian, Inglese, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Deutsch, Russian, Vietnamese, Netherlands, Thai, Portugues, Vietnamese, Turkish, Arabic, Bahasa Indonesia, Urdu, Bengali, Hindi
Operating System and Processor
Operarivo System: Google Android 4.2 JELLY BEAN
CPU: MTK MT6589 4x1.2GHz, Quad Core Cortex-A7
GPU: PowerVRSGX544
Network
Dual sim dual standby:
1 sim WCDMA / GSM (supports Micro-sim)
2 Sim WCDMA / GSM (sim supports Normal Sim)
2G: GSM 900/1800/Mhz (Not has 850 and 1900 frequency )
3G: WCDMA HSDPA 2100 MHz ( Not has 850MHz frequency )
Data connection: GPRS, Edge, HSPDA, HSDPA
Connection speed: 42.2Mbps HSDPA + max, max 11.5Mbps HSUPA
Images at the end
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Camera and Camcorder
13.1 Megapixel primary camera with flash
3.0 Megapixel front camera
Supports image formats: BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG
Supports video formats: 3GP, MP4, 720P (1920 x 1080)
Entertainment
Audio playback format support: MP3, AAC, AMR, ASF, APE, FLAC ...
Video recording, support format: 3GPP, MP4, MOV, MPEG, MKV, FLV
3D games
Social Network: Facebook, Twitter ...
Entrance 3.5 mm headphone audio jack
High built-in stereo speaker
Connectivity and Communications
Micro USB support: 2.0
WiFi: Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 b / g / a / n
Function WiFi Hotspot, Tethering & portable hotspot
Synchronisation via Exchange ActiveSync
Web browser with zoom
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0
Integrated GPS antenna
Display
Screen: 5.0 inch
Colors: 16 million colors
Technology: IPS TFT Multi-Touch Screen
Resolution: QDH, 1920 * 1080 pixels
Applications preinstalled
Google Maps
Google Mail
Google Calendar
Google Play Store
Memory
Internal Memory: 16GB ROM (over 12gb free)
RAM: 1GB
Expandable with memory card: MicroSD up to 64GB
Battery
Battery: Built-in Li-on battery, 2000mAh
Standby time: 120-130 hours
Dimensions and Weight
Dimensions: 143.3 × 70 × 8.5mm
Weight: 150g (with battery)

Software section (under construction)
Software Usable (under construction):
1) Drivers Mtk 6589 (Original from Zopo Services 32bit + 64bit) :
http://www.4shared.com/zip/ykW0IGDv/Driver.html
or
http://www.4shared.com/zip/Y_F6KBCe/mtk_android_usb_driver.html
or
http://www.4shared.com/rar/5wokI0ev/DRIVER_OPREK_ALL_MTKANDROID__B.html
2) Version raccomanded from Zopo Services
NEW VERSION
FLASHTOOL SP_Flash_Tool_v3.1316.0.150
[
url]http://www.4shared.com/zip/RHJJa1Qx/sp_flash_tool_exe_v313160150.html[/url]
"SP_Flash_Tool_zopomobileshop_quad_core_exe_v3.130 4.0.119.zip" -
http://www.4shared.com/zip/kf__h7u-/...ileshop_q.html
or
"SP_Flash_Tool_zopomobileshop_quad_core_exe_v3.130 8.0.125.zip"
http://www.4shared.com/zip/1EnplNb-/sp_flash_tool_v313080125.html
3) Firmware Directly from zopomobile website:
This is the first Firmware: 20130818 - 173942:
http://aj5qbbciby.l29.yunpan.cn/lk/QXELBaks5rSD3
Last firmware 20130610 - 083807:
(make attention the follow link is version "B" )
http://www.4shared.com/zip/zJX1xjnF/980_c2_version_b_zopomobilesho.html
This is the last update zp980_20130818-173942 ota system:
http://www.4shared.com/zip/PAMhMUBW/...8-173942_.html
Firmware zp98020130410-140807 OLD
https://mega.co.nz/#!QVAziIxY!Ftk2VX9iCd4jn7C2mjAN7TqyLt9rH44UL5ax79vrBJ8
FIRMWARE ZP980 20130516-161100
https://mega.co.nz/#!JBoWnCqR!PD607xZMsnh3NqK4k14uSCjZu-BO4VGdeqTKdqtevT4
NEW FIRMWARE only for Zp980 16gb
Firmware Zp980 20130521- 152918 v3.1 (original firmware)
https://mega.co.nz/#!QBZwVYaL!GfJVkXSLxY25qgyj4RIBO3NrJ8NkR8JZogI0sZjg_nI[/COLOR][/COLOR][/B]
Version new SUPERUSER 1.51
http://www.4shared.com/zip/jLZckTwA/UPDATE-SuperSU-v151.html
For Root Steps
CWM recovery vers.5504
http://www.4shared.com/rar/fhngRy3u/cwm_980_VERS_5504.html
CWM recovery vers.6030
http://www.4shared.com/rar/52AkWFig/cwm_980_vers_6030.html
CWM recovery vers.6032
http://www.4shared.com/rar/KXYWFgYX/cwm_980_VERS_6032.html
For increase your primary partition
To have new big partition size up to 7.02 gb
http://www.4shared.com/zip/iR8iQSUq/Ebr-MTK_6589_partizione_7gb.html
Threads
Section of How to Root and How to Upgrade Zopo zp980
http://forum.zopomobileshop.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=337&fromuid=13412
How to upgrade with new firmware Zopo Zp980
http://forum.zopomobileshop.com/forum.php?mod=viewthread&tid=338&fromuid=13412

ghost45 said:
This is New Zopo zp980
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What is this???
---------- Post added at 09:23 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:14 AM ----------
:good::good::good:

New section Customs Roms
This Section is for Customs Roms​
1) MARSAPA ROMS
V15 Porting ZOPO ZP990
Installation requires a full wipe
Changelog :
1 ) Aroma Installer ;
2 ) Deodex ;
3 ) busybox ;
4 ) Zipalign ;
5 ) firmware Zopo C3 20/08/2013
6) Xperia launcher ;
7 ) Touchwiz FUNZIONANTE in all its parts ;
8) CRT- operated OFF ;
9) Gravitybox 2.4.0 ;
10) and without double OgBattery WORKING icon ;
11 ) Resolved (hopefully) charging issues ;
https://mega.co.nz/#!iMJnXCJR!cneXEmago4x8Z-YWoexjBZl3AMbG9Xm1UcFzTue8ppo
link download:
https://mega.co.nz/#!rYZURSKQ!nBc78jOIHxTZH5f0voObHr0VcXxgO8B_gehaqqL xDsc
Room fix : replace the boot.img in the zip of the rom with this : https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4CWX72wIt4_bmQ2NC1nY29FbVU/edit?usp=sharing launch the installation of the rom raising the wipe data or you can check the flash the boot.img with spflashtool
All the baseband
Zip compressed archive containing 5 inside zip files related to baseband for ZP980/C2 to flash via recovery
download link : https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4CWX72wIt4_QUt6UjlqTW1aYWs/edit?usp=sharing
Based on the latest firmware V14 stock ZOPO 20130818-173942
Reduced the size of the zip eliminating various launcher , app, the installation of the recovery. I recommend the Lenovo launcher .
For those who ask why I removed the Xperia launcher gave problems with this firmware, as soon as I find another I insert it .
Changelog :
1 . AROMA istaller ;
2 . deodexed ;
3 . busybox ;
4 . Zipalign ;
5 . Gravitybox 2.3.1 ;
6 . Xposed 2.2 ;
7 . Baseband of 06.07.2013 ( that of v12 ) ;
8 . Added aroma in the breakdown at 7gb ;
9 . 4 launcher to choose from during installation ( default- nova- s4 and lenovo ) ;
10 . FM radio with RDS;
11 . Dualsim ringer ;
12.New default wallpaper full hd ;
14. Lenovo App super room installed as semolice app ;
15 . App Apollo player ;
16 . App lenovo power ;
17. Status bar icons changed and colored ;
18. quick access to the camera from the lock screen ;
19 . sony font ;
20 . room with hdr ;
21. battery icon with percentage.
http://www.adrive.com/public/YnxtyZ/gizchinav14.zip
https://mega.co.nz/#!WJ0ygDKZ!N_qw3XIq0rZpQvoYUWBdbRYGinEM7lbCANhw1k_pT6g
link md5: 8daed1cb982a2a44ed87e4d80378ad60
wallpaper download links :
http://www.adrive.com/public/87mUV5/default_wallpaper14.jpg
V13 Porting Miz Z2
typical installation, do all the wipe before installing
changelog :
1 ) deodex ;
2) AC ! D SoundMOD ;
3 ) Apollo ;
4 ) lenovo backu &restor;
5 ) Dolby Mobile ;
6 ) Gravitybox ;
7) lenovo Compass ;
8 ) Smemo ;
9) Lenovo power ;
10) lenovo super room ;
11) record sound ;
12) lenovo video ;
13) sony walkman ;
14) Energy saving ;
15 ) Xposed ;
16) calendar and calculator file browser lenovo ;
17) New default wallpaper full hd ;
18) Custom bootanimation by orat
download link :
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4CWX72wIt4_eWpDQ29Gc2ZzVUE/edit?pli=1
md5: D56FA1AA03AB3316EB5E131E70FF13B9
wallpaper : [HIDE]https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4CWX72wIt4_Zi1VUWxxWDBoZzg/edit?usp=sharing[/HIDE]
fix Room with 13 mpx and hdr : ADrive | Online Storage , Online Backup , Cloud Storage
V12 porting Jiangu G4S
Due to space I decided to make a version with a typical installation, then do everything you can before flashing wipe.
Changelog :
Rom base with stock launcher , music player Sony Walkman, Gravitybox 2.21 driver and baseband Jiangu .
download link :
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4CWX72wIt4_LXpDdDhjY0hLZUU/edit?pli=1
md5: 9FAC5A47FE9BA1CCFC857DED31065FCF
2) MIUI ROM FOR ZP980 and C2:
http://miuirom.xiaomi.com/rom/u62132...708d5d_4.2.zip
is latest official miui, updated mirror can always be found at miui site
http://www.miui.com/extra.php?mod=download/rom&fid=350

ghost45 said:
This is New Zopo zp980
New Zopo 980 Quad core is Arrived!
In this new section of ZOPO 980 we will discuss:
Android system
Firmware upgrade
Custom firmware.
Everybody are Welcome!:laugh::good:
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Does this mean that you're working on updated firmware and a possible root procedure?
PLEEEAAASSSEEE...!

ghost45 said:
Network
Dual sim dual standby:
1 sim WCDMA / GSM (supports Micro-sim)
2 Sim WCDMA / GSM (sim supports Normal Sim)
2G: GSM 900/1800/Mhz (NOT 850 and has a frequency of 1900MHz)
3G: WCDMA HSDPA 2100 MHz (850MHz frequency has NO)
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Please confirm
3g support: WCDMA 2100Mhz ONLY?
2g support 900/1800/1900
All my research on this phone has concluded it actually is:
3g support WCDMA 850/2100
2g support: GSM 900/1800MHz
can you please use mobile uncle tools mtk to confirm the radios, the 3g WCDMA 850 band is very important for me!
thanks in advance

Got mine today
http://colonelzap.blogspot.de/2013/04/zopo-zp980-scorpio-mt6589-quad-core.html

This phone, I just love the specs!
Might be a good replacement for my galaxy s+ which is slowly dying...
I guess it is hard to go wrong with this one?
Question now is - will it be supported by developers?

flamery said:
Please confirm
3g support: WCDMA 2100Mhz ONLY?
2g support 900/1800/1900
All my research on this phone has concluded it actually is:
3g support WCDMA 850/2100
2g support: GSM 900/1800MHz
can you please use mobile uncle tools mtk to confirm the radios, the 3g WCDMA 850 band is very important for me!
thanks in advance
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Dear Flamery,
in the next days i receive my zp980 and a make several test.
and after i tell you exactly!
but look!
i find this for you:
Dual sim Dual standby, but Dual Band
we find Dual sim support 3g network on mtk6589 chip, but not dual 3g stanby, wcdma+gms, or gsm+wcdma, and sim1 come with mini card as iphone 4, zopomobileshop.com will send with free cutter sticker, and we have pay special attention to the internet frenquency 2G: GSM 900/1800MHz
3G: WCDMA 850/2100 MHz, seems that it will not work well in america and south amerian countries sim operator, before you would like to buy one, you have better have a check with your sim card provider, here are some info i found on wiki, hope it help: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mobile_country_code, or
Check here your sim provider http://maps.mobileworldlive.com

ghost45 said:
Dear Flamery,
in the next days i receive my zp980 and a make several test.
and after i tell you exactly!
Check here your sim provider http://maps.mobileworldlive.com
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thanks so much Ghost!
yes WCDMA 850/2100 is the frequency I need here in New Zealand! I hope its supported.
Also I think there may be a difference between the Chinese version and the international version of this phone so maybe the OP had the Chinese version!
And I am sure Zopo are releasing the premium version of this phone soon which has 2gb ram and a larger battery (2500mAh I think) But there is a problem on all phones with using 2gb ram and the MTK chip so I think once that issue is resolved, there is going to be a flood of phones all released at the same time: Jiayu S1/G4, neo n003, Nubia Z5, Newman N3, iconean X7, Umi X2...

flamebo said:
thanks so much Ghost!
yes WCDMA 850/2100 is the frequency I need here in New Zealand! I hope its supported.
Also I think there may be a difference between the Chinese version and the international version of this phone so maybe the OP had the Chinese version!
And I am sure Zopo are releasing the premium version of this phone soon which has 2gb ram and a larger battery (2500mAh I think) But there is a problem on all phones with using 2gb ram and the MTK chip so I think once that issue is resolved, there is going to be a flood of phones all released at the same time: Jiayu S1/G4, neo n003, Nubia Z5, Newman N3, iconean X7, Umi X2...
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Dear Flamebo, What kind of problem have the smartphone with 2gb ram and the mtk chipset?
Sent from my ZP810 using xda app-developers app

ghost45 said:
Dear Flamebo, What kind of problem have the smartphone with 2gb ram and the mtk chipset?
Sent from my ZP810 using xda app-developers app
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The chipset didn't support 2Gb RAM so they have had to create a hardware fix:
sorry i cannot post links yet but here is the statement:
"The X2 suffered from a rather important set-back, basically the phone was announced to ship with a quad-core MT6589 CPU and 2GB RAM, despite the chip not offering support for that amount of RAM! UMi aren’t the only ones though Jiayu, iOcean and others have all promised the same and are all working on fixes."
"This weekend we reported that the UMi X2 would be delayed due to an optimisation problem with running 2GB RAM with the quad-core MT6589 processor. After posting the article we were inundated with emails, comments and Facebook messages asking us if the reports are true. Today we managed to get on the phone with our contact at UMi (a manager at the company) to confirm the delay.
Our contact at UMi confirms that the UMi X2 has been delayed, but that they are working to optimise the phone and hope to launch the X2 by April.
I have also asked our contact to confirm a few details regarding international availability, and he promises to get back to me as soon as possible."
"The X2 looks to have been just one step away from heading in to full production, the pesky issue with compatibility between the quad-core Mediatek MT6589 processor and 2GB RAM. The first hint we had that the problem had been fixed was when the No.1 P7 mini Pad got an official launch date, and now it seems UMi have got a fix too."

ColonelZap said:
Got mine today
http://colonelzap.blogspot.de/2013/04/zopo-zp980-scorpio-mt6589-quad-core.html
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So what are you waiting for please give us some details
and your opinion

satiros said:
So what are you waiting for please give us some details
and your opinion
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Well, what do you want to know? And so far I REALLY like this phone a lot
Edit: Video

ColonelZap said:
Well, what do you want to know? And so far I REALLY like this phone a lot
Edit: Video
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besides being the very first to present the phone and a very good presentation.
Isnt quite obvious what we want to know
stability?
batery ?
Speed?
feel?
THank you !
i like to know if its better this 1080 phone or a 720 on a 5 inch phone
how does it feel in your hand ?

satiros said:
besides being the very first to present the phone and a very good presentation.
Isnt quite obvious what we want to know
stability?
batery ?
Speed?
feel?
THank you !
i like to know if its better this 1080 phone or a 720 on a 5 inch phone
how does it feel in your hand ?
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I LOVE those "subjective" questions
Stability? You mean as in build quality? In my opinion very good.
Battery? Good question! I bet you could drain the battery in a couple hours but it might also last several days, it depends on a million things
Speed? O.k., I guess?!? The stock launcher is a little laggy some times, that's why I always use different launchers. Of course this high screen resolution takes aways a little speed compared to other phones with the same amount of RAM and the MT6589 cpu.
Feel? I really like the feel
Three things that makes this phone better than any other Chinese phone I had so far are:
1) The display! I've never seen anything like that before. Zopo claims it is a LTPS (low temperature poly silicon) TFT display. To be honest, I didn't even know something like that existed Whatever that is, it looks great! Fantastic viewing angles and very nice contrast / colors. It's too bad something like that can't be captured in a video.
2) The sound quality when using GOOD(!!!!!) headsets. Again, I have NO IDEA what's different in this phone but the sound is amazing!
3) The GPS: Super fast fix and I got an accuracy up to 1.7 meters!
i like to know if its better this 1080 phone or a 720 on a 5 inch phone
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Good question?!? The Zp980 isn't exaclty cheap, you can probably get a phone with similar specs but with a lower screen resolution much cheaper. I guess it depends on what's important to you, that's a decission everyone needs to make for themselves.
Edit: One more things: I love the fact that this baby supports OTA firmware updates. That is something you don't see too often on Chinese phones and defintely NEVER on those "Shanzhai" no-name phones

ColonelZap said:
I LOVE those "subjective" questions
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How is the dual SIM functionality? When sending an SMS or making a call how do you select which SIM? on android 2.3 you have to drag the top bar down to select, is it same is 4.1? When reciving a call or text does it indicate which SIM is has been recieved via?

flamebo said:
How is the dual SIM functionality? When sending an SMS or making a call how do you select which SIM? on android 2.3 you have to drag the top bar down to select, is it same is 4.1? When reciving a call or text does it indicate which SIM is has been recieved via?
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You can either set standards or you can always be asked which sim card should be used. The two sim cards are always labled when you miss a call or if a sms was received. Let me attach some pictures, hope that helps

ColonelZap said:
I LOVE those "subjective" questions
Stability? You mean as in build quality? In my opinion very good.
Battery? Good question! I bet you could drain the battery in a couple hours but it might also last several days, it depends on a million things
Speed? O.k., I guess?!? The stock launcher is a little laggy some times, that's why I always use different launchers. Of course this high screen resolution takes aways a little speed compared to other phones with the same amount of RAM and the MT6589 cpu.
Feel? I really like the feel
Three things that makes this phone better than any other Chinese phone I had so far are:
1) The display! I've never seen anything like that before. Zopo claims it is a LTPS (low temperature poly silicon) TFT display. To be honest, I didn't even know something like that existed Whatever that is, it looks great! Fantastic viewing angles and very nice contrast / colors. It's too bad something like that can't be captured in a video.
2) The sound quality when using GOOD(!!!!!) headsets. Again, I have NO IDEA what's different in this phone but the sound is amazing!
3) The GPS: Super fast fix and I got an accuracy up to 1.7 meters!
Good question?!? The Zp980 isn't exaclty cheap, you can probably get a phone with similar specs but with a lower screen resolution much cheaper. I guess it depends on what's important to you, that's a decission everyone needs to make for themselves.
Edit: One more things: I love the fact that this baby supports OTA firmware updates. That is something you don't see too often on Chinese phones and defintely NEVER on those "Shanzhai" no-name phones
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stability is if you had any crashes fc's or strange behaviour?
battery i dont want the "if" answer i want your usage battery status meaning i had 1 hour calls listen to music 2hours browse the web 1 hour mails and sms and had 20% left ?
1)laggy stock laucher
2)speed taken from drawing 1080
is the screen bright in a sunshine day i live in Greece and we got lots of sunshine!!!
++have you overclocked it

Homtom HT3 Pro

Screen
Multitouch - 3 point
2.5D curved glass
Screen Type: IPS
Display Resolution:1280x720
Display Size:5.0
Screen density:320 ppi
Hardware
CPU Manufacturer:MTK
CPU Model: MT6735P
ARM Cortex-A53 64-bit quad-core processor (1.0 GHz)
ARM Mali-T720 GPU
Network
Rel. 9, Cat. 4 LTE (FDD & TDD), DC-HSPA+, TD-SCDMA, CDMA2000 1x/EVDO Rev. A, EDGE
802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0
Type: WCDMA, GSM, FDD-LTE
Band (2G): GSM 850/900/1800/1900MHz
Band (3G): WCDMA 900/2100MHz
Band (4G): FDD-LTE 800/1800/2100/2600MHz
Camera
Front: 2 MP - interpolated to 5 MP (2560x1920)
Back: 8 MP - interpolated to 13 MP (4160x3120)
Recording Definition:720P
Sensors
Accelerometer
Proximity
Light
Storage
Ram: 2 gb
Rom: 16 gb
External max. memory supported: 128 gb (stated by official support page)
Connectivity
2 x Micro SIM card slots
1 x TF card s
1 x Micro USB
1 x 3.5mm earphone port
Battery
Battery capacity: 3000 mAh Li-Ion detachable
Talk Time: 12 hours
Standby Time: 200 hours
Operation System: Android 5.1 Lollipop
Features: OTA,GPS Navigation,Email,FM Radio,MP3 Playback,Bluetooth,Wi-Fi,Video player,Messaging etc.
Size: 145.3x73.0x9.0 mm
Released: 1q 2016
Some YouTube reviews (not my work,credits to original uploader)

Any discussion?
Inviato dal mio ALE-L21 utilizzando Tapatalk

Wakelock / Deep Sleep Bug HT3 PRO
Hi there
Just received my Homtom HT3 PRO and found out that this device has the same battery wakelock bug as the HT7 PRO.
Once the LED goes on, the deivce would never go into deep sleep mode.
I could disable the LED notifivation with the "Notification Light Widget" from Chris Tattersall on Playstore.
Checking the state time with CPU Spy v0.4.0, shows that the deep sleep time is now much higher and the battery life is now acceptable therefore.
However once the device is connected to the charger, the LED goes on again - the deep sleep mode would not be activated until the device will be rebooted.
Official HomTom Support answer is that they working on a update (25 July 2016).
Did someone have a better solution or found a way to solve it by custom ROM?

I apologize to the moderators for the external link.
http://www.needrom.com/category/doogee/homtom/t3-pro/

There is only one solution that worked for me....root it and delete all unnecesary bloatware that comes with factory ROM,install Xposed framework then some nice and helpfull modules as XGEL,GravityBox,Amplify etc....i warmly recommend to follow that link Cleopatra provided since here is no support for our phone in any form.
Sent from my SM-G800F using XDA Free mobile app

Next Phone?

What phone do you suggest for the future? I'm disappointed with Zenfone 2 ZE551ML 4GB, bad materials, bad support, ridiculous battery life and bad space management (phone is too big).
My priority are battery (not necessary a battery phone, but at least 6-7 hours of display), good camera (I want support for real slow motion, not the ZF2 one ) , good design (I would prefer a 5-5.2") and good software support.
My budget is 400€ and I need phones that I can found on Amazon (so don't suggest me phones like OP3 that are on Amazon at 100€ more).
Thanks

I was thinking about ZUK Z2 & Z2 Pro as my next phone after ZF2. Generally because it's smaller than 5.5" and probably should have similar performance.
This choice is made based on specifications from the web. I still need to check some reviews for this phone.
Maybe someone can say anything about this phone?

Or Galaxy S8 Edge + Gear Vr,, or nothing

maciek90 said:
I was thinking about ZUK Z2 & Z2 Pro as my next phone after ZF2. Generally because it's smaller than 5.5" and probably should have similar performance.
This choice is made based on specifications from the web. I still need to check some reviews for this phone.
Maybe someone can say anything about this phone?
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The problem is that these phones like Zuk, Xiaomi and these "not top" brands, are not selling officially in Italy and they don't support 800Mhz (band 20) for 4G LTE, used a lot here, expecially where I live and with my carrier..so I need a "more european" brand, to have full 4G support.

I am thinking of the 5.5 inch Zenfone 3. I have been very happy with my ze551ml.
Sent from my ASUS_Z00AD using XDA-Developers mobile app

check elephone p9000 around 250$

dredremon said:
check elephone p9000 around 250$
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P9000 is not really better than ZF2, at least the 4 Gb version (unless you're badly looking for a fingerprint unlockable phone).
I used a P8000 before and although it's a nice phone, Mediatek processors are less powerful than other manufacturers' equivalent cpu's. If you take Antutu Benchmark as a reference (yes, we all know it can be faked, but it serves its purpose as a reference, and a way to compare two phones) P9000 scores between 45k and 47k, while my ZF2, which is the 1.8 Ghz version, scores between 55k and 57k. P9000 wouldn't be such a step forward, unless your ZF2 is broken beyond repair.
I'd stick to ZF2 until something significantly more powerful and affordable comes around. I've already seen some 6 Gb RAM phones, also with 128 Gb storage, but definitely not in the same price range as the ZF2.

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P9000 is not really better than ZF2, at least the 4 Gb version (unless you're badly looking for a fingerprint unlockable phone).
I used a P8000 before and although it's a nice phone, Mediatek processors are less powerful than other manufacturers' equivalent cpu's. If you take Antutu Benchmark as a reference (yes, we all know it can be faked, but it serves its purpose as a reference, and a way to compare two phones) P9000 scores between 45k and 47k, while my ZF2, which is the 1.8 Ghz version, scores between 55k and 57k. P9000 wouldn't be such a step forward, unless your ZF2 is broken beyond repair.
I'd stick to ZF2 until something significantly more powerful and affordable comes around. I've already seen some 6 Gb RAM phones, also with 128 Gb storage, but definitely not in the same price range as the ZF2.
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if you want upgrade 400$ i suggest xiaomo mi5s + or one plus 3

My current "short list" of devices:
OnePlus 3
ZTE Axon 7
Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe
LeEco Le Max 2
LeEco Le Pro 3
Xiaomi Redmi Note 3
Sony XA Ultra
Nexus 6
Motorola Moto X Pure

I sincerely felt ZF2 not really worth the price , the hardwares are high spec but softwares are ****.

I got mine in June last year and as still pleased with it. Worth the price to me.
Sent from my ASUS_Z00AD using XDA-Developers mobile app

I'll not purchase ASUS anymore period.
I replace it with an Galaxy S7 duos (flat screen version), cost near twice but it's the best android phone available despite Pixel XL hype, the S7 is the fastest water proof dual sim better display, much smaller than the asus and pixel XL, features Knox and multitasking and Samsung voice recognition its available in Spanish and while not as funny as the assistant does very well when I'm driving, also read messages and emails features not available in Spanish from Google asistant o now. Ahh the S7 also includes HR sensor and wireless charging and cost 300 less than a pixel XL.

I can't find one with better specs than the Zenfone 2 and with the ability to use two sim cards and an sd card at the same time .

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I can't find one with better specs than the Zenfone 2 and with the ability to use two sim cards and an sd card at the same time .
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Yea there are, the Moto G4 has a dual sim version I don't know if can use the sd slot the same time but includes 64 internal storage android 7 and 0 bloat.
I don't use the sd slot often with 32gb its far enough to me even I have 3 games and 10gb+ in mp3, and when I need video for long trips I just plug an mini otg-usb pendrive.
But there is an mod for the S7 that allows simultaneously use the SD and two sim but implies devastating one sim that can't be uses on other phone anymore.

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Yea there are, the Moto G4 has a dual sim version I don't know if can use the sd slot the same time but includes 64 internal storage android 7 and 0 bloat.
I don't use the sd slot often with 32gb its far enough to me even I have 3 games and 10gb+ in mp3, and when I need video for long trips I just plug an mini otg-usb pendrive.
But there is an mod for the S7 that allows simultaneously use the SD and two sim but implies devastating one sim that can't be uses on other phone anymore.
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Moto G4 has only 2gb ram it does has a dedicated sd card slot though :good: but spec wise it's not as good as the zenfone 2 imo.

karlzberg said:
Moto G4 has only 2gb ram it does has a dedicated sd card slot though :good: but spec wise it's not as good as the zenfone 2 imo.
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FYI Moto G4 has versions from 2GB/32gb 5HD" to 4GB/64GB" 5.5HD +fingerprint reader from 150$ (G4play) to 300$ (G4+), in some markets is offered with Dual-Sim feature, and spec-off its an high quality build phone, absolutely reliable with the fastest updated among non-nexus phones, even I considered it at last moment instead the S7.

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FYI Moto G4 has versions from 2GB/32gb 5HD" to 4GB/64GB" 5.5HD +fingerprint reader from 150$ (G4play) to 300$ (G4+), in some markets is offered with Dual-Sim feature, and spec-off its an high quality build phone, absolutely reliable with the fastest updated among non-nexus phones, even I considered it at last moment instead the S7.
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:good:
Moto G4 plus Google says 4GB only on sale via Amazon in the UK checking Amazon I'm finding 3GB at £245 so when the 4GB version is out I'm thinking it will probably be north of £300.
One to keep an eye on though:good:

Got the missus a vernee thor for 80GBP , comes with MM out the box and just put AOSP 7.1 on it for her from M.A.D team, here on XDA .
Nippy device 3GB ram and...... MTK of all chipsets

http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_honor_note_8-8231.php

go for xiaomi mi5 or zenfone 3 deluxe. i am using xiaomi mi5. believe me its best.

Asus ZenFone Max Pro M2

https://www.gizchina.com/2018/10/08/asus-zenfone-max-pro-m2-detected-on-eec-could-be-arriving-soon/

The Asus Zenfone Max Pro M2 mobile features a 6.2" (15.75 cm) display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2246 pixels and runs on Android v8.0 (Oreo) operating system. The device is powered by Octa core SnapDragon 660 (2.2 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 260 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 260) processor paired with 4 GB of RAM. As far as the battery is concerned it has 5000 mAh. Over that, as far as the rear camera is concerned this mobile has a 13 MP camera . Other sensors include Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope. So, does it have a fingerprint sensor? Yes, it does. For graphical performance that can make games run smoothly, this phone has got a Adreno 512 GPU. On board storage is at 32 GB with the option to expand the memory by Yes Up to 256 GB.

Source?

Jaheen said:
Source?
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Dream

ujilraj said:
Dream
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??

I think it's gonna be a SD660 .If it is really, then I'm selling my ZMP M1 right now . Who won't ignore a powerful processor with bigger battery ?

Does anyone know if the M2 will still have the dual SIM and sd card slot option like the M1 ?

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Does anyone know if the M2 will still have the dual SIM and sd card slot option like the M1 ?
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There is a zenfone launch on Oct 17 in Delhi, India. Asus have not disclosed anything except its a zenfone launch.
We might expect the leaks AZMPM2 & AZMPLUSM2 to be announced.
So lets wait for official.
Source : https://www.gizchina.com/2018/10/12/asus-india-schedules-a-zenfone-launch-event-for-october-17/

snap156 said:
Does anyone know if the M2 will still have the dual SIM and sd card slot option like the M1 ?
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yes

denzhou24 said:
yes
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Wow... :laugh: You replied too soon.. :laugh:

General OnePlus 11R

Don't see XDA dedicated forum for it.
They added IR Blaster, interesting. And a smidgen more screen size? and like 1.5K resolution (no LPTO screen). Charger 100W.
Yes, it's budget. Last year's Snapdragon (so no 5G band Aggregation), and stays at UFS 3.1, LPPDR 4 (so you won't see lower temps & 30% less power used like regular 11).
Fold coming later this year.
Hhmmm...

Xda forum for 11R will be small like the one for 10R.
10R 150w for a buget phone is Great ! i use it for more than 6 months.
On Giztop 11R is 499$ Usa for 12/256 Gb. With OxygenOS is you want.

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(so no 5G band Aggregation)
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X65 supports 5G aggregation. The X65 was the first modem I would have recommended for someone looking to keep a phone for awhile.
5G Spectrum: mmWave-sub6 aggregation, sub-6 carrier aggregation (FDD-TDD, FDD-FDD, TDD-TDD), FDD-TDD support for uplink-CA, Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS)
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https://www.qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/prod_brief_qcom_x65.pdf
It is fully 3GPP Release 16 compatible as well which means that it can support any commercially-available 5G band (but may require a firmware update so I wouldn't bet on OnePlus adding bands beyond what their sales info states).
If you aren't gaming (there are massive advances in the 8 Gen 2 in this regard) and you are okay with the possibility of having to charge your phone each day (or more than once a day when using 5G heavily), it's definitely worth considering.
EDIT: Actually, it's using the 8 PLUS Gen 1... I have no qualms recommending a device using that chip to anyone who doesn't care about what the X70 modem adds (not much) or who doesn't want the absolute best performance and is willing to pay for it.
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horsecharles said:
Don't see XDA dedicated forum for it.
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Actually there's the one:
OnePlus 11R (Ace 2)
The OnePlus 11R (Ace 2) is a 6.74" device, with a 120Hz 1240x2772 AMOLED display. It's powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, which is paired with either 256/12GB, 256/16GB or 512/16GB of internal storage and RAM. It features a 50/8/2MP main camera setup, with a 16MP selfie camera. The...
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