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Hi men.
I'm very upset so I say my problem fast...
I was playing a game (PlayStation® All-Stars Island) on my tab 3.7 T211 that display became The display began to strip off like when VGA driver in PC not installed!!!
Now my display is some pixel-pixel and it is very brighter Than normal.
My device is rooted by ODIN.
What should I do??? flash stock firmware???
Kianusch JNB said:
Hi men.
I'm very upset so I say my problem fast...
I was playing a game (PlayStation® All-Stars Island) on my tab 3.7 T211 that display became The display began to strip off like when VGA driver in PC not installed!!!
Now my display is some pixel-pixel and it is very brighter Than normal.
My device is rooted by ODIN.
What should I do??? flash stock firmware???
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just asking a dumb question but, did you reboot? if that didnt work, you might have to flash stock and start all over, maybe you could try a factory reset from recovery. but remember both ways you could lose your apps and data on your sd cards so maybe if you can hook up to computer and copy stuff off tab before trying anything. good luck!
I will try to flash stock firmware tonight(in IRAN).. I think it is the only remaining!:fingers-crossed:
The seller offered me a replacement my T211(16 GB)gave me a new ASUS memo pad 7 HD+ a 32GB SD card..Do I change my device to ASUS or no if my device wouldn't fix? Is it good deal?
Yes, ASUS is more up to date with the updates than Samsung
(my opinion)
Kianusch JNB said:
I will try to flash stock firmware tonight(in IRAN).. I think it is the only remaining!:fingers-crossed:
The seller offered me a replacement my T211(16 GB)gave me a new ASUS memo pad 7 HD+ a 32GB SD card..Do I change my device to ASUS or no if my device wouldn't fix? Is it good deal?
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Whilst the MeMo Pad HD 7 is generally better than the Tab 3 7.0, better screen & good set of loud speakers for a start, it'll probably be stuck on 4.2.2 for it's remaining life, no wide support for custom ROMs either, 1 or 2 are kicking about based on stock ROMs and a early alpha CM10.1 build was underway, not sure of it's status now, it is very unlikely to get KitKat at this stage, no word at all from ASUS, last update was backend of 2013, 4.1 to 4.2, they've probably silently dropped support.
Still I like to be proved wrong :fingers-crossed:
Anyway it's a good device, easily rooted, I own one.
a lot of games use non compliant hacks to gain performance. They can corrupt your system in some cases. I would restore the OEM firmware with ODIN or from a backup and consider not using the game.
True! On paper more features of ASUS is better than tab 3.7 but. don't forget...Samsung has something that people usually don't see!! as better body quality(even chrome band around body) or stereo mic or dual WIFI band or net speed or ....against a cheap plastic body like toy!!
I like my device so much and it is hard for me to change it! Despite CPU and IPS display of memopad 7 HD is better clearly!
Hi DigitalMD
So it is better that I flash stock firmware via ODIN?
maybe..it is the latest way for me
Hi, I ordered the 5.5 inch Doogee Dagger DG550 in white last week from Gearbest, I received it with DHL Express after just 3 days. I did not want to spend much, but still wanted a nice phone, so that's the reason I picked the DG550. For me it seemed to be a good choice and the design is very similar to the inew v3. (just bigger). I know it has been already out for some months, but the start price was too high for my taste, so I got it now because Doogee this month made a pricedrop on the DG550.
So I thought I will give you my version of a full review of the phone! So far I am very impressed with the phone and the stylish design. I especially like this model with the white frame because it makes the black screen look even nicer - and it stands more out than the all black version.
FULL DETAILED UNBOXING VIDEO (check the video description for more info)
CAR GPS TEST & CAMERA VIDEO/PICTURE TEST
FULL REVIEW
GUIDE HOW TO FLASH KITKAT ROM WITH SP FLASH TOOL
Hardware
OS: Android 4.4 (came with JB 4.2, but upgrading to KK 4.4 was no problem)
CPU: MTK6592 (Mediatek) 1.7Ghz Octa-core
GPU: Mali 450 700MHz
Memory: 1GB RAM & 16GB Storage
External Storage: MicroSD up to 64GB!
Screen: 5.5” HD OGS IPS (1280×720) display
Rear-facing Camera: 13MP (could be only real 8MP)
Front-facing Camera: 2MP
Wireless: Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11 a/b/g/n, GPS, Compass
Battery: 2600 mah removable
Roms
You can find some Doogee DG550 roms here http://www.needrom.com/?s=DG550&sa=search&scat=0
like version 4.4.2 (real) - 4.2 - 4.2.9 (fake version / stock)
MIUI 4.9.5 Multi-Language (10/10/2014) ported by xGMERZ can be found here
http://www.needrom.com/download/miui-4-9-5-multi-language/
ROOT 4.4.2 KitKat
ROOT KitKat with http://www.shuame.com/en/root/ - it may takes 2-3 tries before it end up with success, but it DO work in the end. Remember to reboot the device after the ROOT succeded.
Camera & Samples
With HDR and without HDR
Indoor / closeup
Normal outdoor shots (standard auto settings)
Root
Root the ROM (works also for Kitkat) with RootGenius http://www.shuame.com/en/root/
Memory & RAM
The phone comes 1GB RAM and 1,5GB internal, and 12,2GB storage.
It also supports micro sdcards up to 64GB.
For normal daily use this is fine, the phone runs very smooth. Only thing is that I could wish to have more than 1.5GB internal for apps, but I guess this can be hacked/changed with other EBR files.
Wifi & reception
The WiFi has a very good range, and it is really fast. Have used it a lot the last days and zero problems. The reception I would say is average and normal. Like on most MTK6592 phones.
Batterylife
The batterylife is very good on the DG550. I can use it over 1 day with normal usage.
It also support special power saving management (Power Saving, Lower Power Mode, Screen Saving Mode) so if you want to save the battery during the day, just activate this.
Antutu Benchmark 5
I get 28340 in score with 4.4 Kitkat
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Cons & Pros
Good
- Clear and sharp screen, real OGS/IPS, when the screen is off it is totally black!
- Vivid screen and good viewing angles. The touch sensitivity is perfect!
- The sound from the earspeaker is in my DG550 pretty loud, I don't think it is low
- The build quality seems to be good, I have no crooked corners or something like that
- It is a bit heavy in the hand, but in the nice way, feels like quality
- Supports OTA, so you can update the phone
- Supports Power Saving management (different settings possible) and CPU power limiter
- Very fast and good GPS
- Good WiFi range with good speed
- Battery is good for 1-2 days with normal usage
- It is smooth and has stable software
- The compass works fine after you have calibrated the sensors
- Backlight in the softbuttons
Bad
- No notification LED
- Does not come with Kitkat 4.4 out of the box, but you can flash it yourself
- The backcover feels just like matt thin plastic
- Soundquality and reception is average, not bad but also not super good
- No NFC or wireless charging builtin
- Only 1GB ram, but it still runs very smooth
My verdict
The Doogee Dagger DG550 is a very stylish smartphone - especially in white. It is very cheap, and for the money you get a lot of smartphone. It is hard not to be impressed about the big sharp screen when you have it in the hand. It is smooth out of the box but of course even more with Kitkat 4.4 and has no software bugs. If you want a cheap phone and does not need things like NFC and wireless charging then the DG550 is a very good choice in my opinion. I personally give it 9/10 - I love the phone!
Very stylish simple design!
FULL IMAGE HERE: http://peecee.dk/uploads/082014/DSC05035.JPG
Hi s7yler,
I bought one too, but I have some issues. My phone stuck on boot and now after recovery with original rom I don't have IMEI and signal. I resolved the Imei problem but I don't have signal yet.
Other problem is some apps like Antutu do the phone restart.
Do you have a original backup and a backup made MTK Droid Tools. I sent message to Doogee support but I didn't receive answer.
Tks
mackbusy said:
Hi s7yler,
I bought one too, but I have some issues. My phone stuck on boot and now after recovery with original rom I don't have IMEI and signal. I resolved the Imei problem but I don't have signal yet.
Other problem is some apps like Antutu do the phone restart.
Do you have a original backup and a backup made MTK Droid Tools. I sent message to Doogee support but I didn't receive answer.
Tks
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Did you try 4.4 rom? Flash it with SP flash tool v5.1408.00
For imei problem you need SN Writer 2.1324.0 (google it)
Where do you live? Make sure that your carrier supports GSM 2G: 850/900/1800/1900 and 3G: WCDMA 850/2100MHz
chanaka89 said:
Did you try 4.4 rom? Flash it with SP flash tool v5.1408.00
For imei problem you need SN Writer 2.1324.0 (google it)
Where do you live? Make sure that your carrier supports GSM 2G: 850/900/1800/1900 and 3G: WCDMA 850/2100MHz
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I used this phone about 3 days with no problem. After this stuck I can't do this work perfectly again.
I tried 4.4 but the problem is the same. I resolved the Imei problem with the MTK droid tools and MTK engineering mode. I can see the corret Imei but no signal yet.
mackbusy said:
I used this phone about 3 days with no problem. After this stuck I can't do this work perfectly again.
I tried 4.4 but the problem is the same. I resolved the Imei problem with the MTK droid tools and MTK engineering mode. I can see the corret Imei but no signal yet.
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Ok that sounds strange, are you sure it is not a hardware error? Did you buy it from new?
I would try this
1. Factory reset phone completly
2. Flash new ROM
3. Wipe all caches/dalvik/factory reset again
4. Check IMEI number and SIM card.
5. If still no signal, try change to 2G only or choose manually search for network instead of automatically
Are you sure you got the correct IMEI into the phone? and you dont need MTK engineering mode.
Just have the phone rooted, then start MTK droid tools, on the first screen (where all the info is) then hit the button IMEI/NVRAM (button is only avaiable if your rooted) and a new window will popup, here you can insert the IMEI number in both fields, and save it to the phone. After that restart phone and thats it.
Regarding Antutu, did you also try Antutu X? (Antutu 5) from the Play Store.
Original ROM (it is called 4.2.9) can be found on needrom.com - just search for DG550.
mackbusy said:
I used this phone about 3 days with no problem. After this stuck I can't do this work perfectly again.
I tried 4.4 but the problem is the same. I resolved the Imei problem with the MTK droid tools and MTK engineering mode. I can see the corret Imei but no signal yet.
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Did you try these sims on another phone.
Sometimes Mobile network itself deny registration of the sim in the network due to some issues.
This happens often when you use a super sim which is used to bypass sim lock.
It can easily be resolved by putting the sim on another phone and resister in the network manually.
s7yler said:
Ok that sounds strange, are you sure it is not a hardware error? Did you buy it from new?
I would try this
1. Factory reset phone completly
2. Flash new ROM
3. Wipe all caches/dalvik/factory reset again
4. Check IMEI number and SIM card.
5. If still no signal, try change to 2G only or choose manually search for network instead of automatically
Are you sure you got the correct IMEI into the phone? and you dont need MTK engineering mode.
Just have the phone rooted, then start MTK droid tools, on the first screen (where all the info is) then hit the button IMEI/NVRAM (button is only avaiable if your rooted) and a new window will popup, here you can insert the IMEI number in both fields, and save it to the phone. After that restart phone and thats it.
Regarding Antutu, did you also try Antutu X? (Antutu 5) from the Play Store.
Original ROM (it is called 4.2.9) can be found on needrom.com - just search for DG550.
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Yes, I did all this steps. First time I changed the Imei with Mtk engineering mode other time with MTK droid Tools, but the problem is the same.
When a run Antutu X it's restart in the same part after the mini droid, a screen like fireworks.
I'm using the original rom and I tried other three roms.
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chanaka89 said:
Did you try these sims on another phone.
Sometimes Mobile network itself deny registration of the sim in the network due to some issues.
This happens often when you use a super sim which is used to bypass sim lock.
It can easily be resolved by putting the sim on another phone and resister in the network manually.
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I'm using the sim in my old Omnia W with no problem. I tried with other sim cards, but the problem remains.
mackbusy said:
Yes, I did all this steps. First time I changed the Imei with Mtk engineering mode other time with MTK droid Tools, but the problem is the same.
When a run Antutu X it's restart in the same part after the mini droid, a screen like fireworks.
I'm using the original rom and I tried other three roms.
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I'm using the sim in my old Omnia W with no problem. I tried with other sim cards, but the problem remains.
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Contact Doogee and check if you still have warranty and send it back, your phone is not normal. I have no issues at all with mine, works perfect, even the loudspeaker is clear and loud (something which has previously been criticized).
Maybe you have a fake version. Do you have the mark on the side of the box you can scratch? to verify that it is original Doogee product?
s7yler said:
Contact Doogee and check if you still have warranty and send it back, your phone is not normal. I have no issues at all with mine, works perfect, even the loudspeaker is clear and loud (something which has previously been criticized).
Maybe you have a fake version. Do you have the mark on the side of the box you can scratch? to verify that it is original Doogee product?
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I contacted Doogee, this is a real version.
Thanks
Dg 550 Headphone
Do you compared dg 550 headphone quality with samsung s3/s4 and other phone ? Thanks.
Doogee DG550 with Awesome On Off, Xposed Framework Gravitybox KK, Nova Launcher Prime
Doogee DG550 with Awesome On Off, Xposed Framework Gravitybox KK, Nova Launcher Prime, GO Locker
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQlMBbeUJNc
MIUI 4.9.5 Multi-Language (10/10/2014) ported by xGMERZ can be found here
http://www.needrom.com/download/miui-4-9-5-multi-language/
I saw many people reflect the DG550 mobile phone screen easily broken, so I won't buy DG550.
Krystyna said:
I saw many people reflect the DG550 mobile phone screen easily broken, so I won't buy DG550.
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I don't know where you have read that. But in the Doogee Dagger DG550 treads I have been following people have had no problems with the screen. And actually the screen is really good, and the sensitivity is much better than on some other Chinese phones - I have never read about anyone having screen problems. So I don't agree with that, actually this phone is really good for the very low price. And Doogee also have supported it really good.
s7yler said:
I don't know where you have read that. But in the Doogee Dagger DG550 treads I have been following people have had no problems with the screen. And actually the screen is really good, and the sensitivity is much better than on some other Chinese phones - I have never read about anyone having screen problems. So I don't agree with that, actually this phone is really good for the very low price. And Doogee also have supported it really good.
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The DG550 screen is lovely. I did manage to get a small scrape on the screen just before my case arrived, but it is really great quality.
On the subject of phone signals, I have two SIMS in mine and can get a 3G signal with either of them. The only strange thing is that, with my Virgin SIM (my main account), t works perfectly except when I'm at home. When at home, the phone thinks that I'm roaming! (Roaming is off on my account). Yesterday I was out with a good H+ signal, got home and it switched back to roaming. I can force it to reconnect an all is well, but a bit later it thinks its roaming again! Can still use data, calls and SMS and they do not show up as roaming on my account!
No problem with my Sainsbury's SIM. This is my second Virgin SIM (the first got confused when it received my old number). Both have exhibited the same weirdness.
normanLinux said:
The DG550 screen is lovely. I did manage to get a small scrape on the screen just before my case arrived, but it is really great quality.
On the subject of phone signals, I have two SIMS in mine and can get a 3G signal with either of them. The only strange thing is that, with my Virgin SIM (my main account), t works perfectly except when I'm at home. When at home, the phone thinks that I'm roaming! (Roaming is off on my account). Yesterday I was out with a good H+ signal, got home and it switched back to roaming. I can force it to reconnect an all is well, but a bit later it thinks its roaming again! Can still use data, calls and SMS and they do not show up as roaming on my account!
No problem with my Sainsbury's SIM. This is my second Virgin SIM (the first got confused when it received my old number). Both have exhibited the same weirdness.
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Some carriers use internal roaming to lower the costs, its kind of weird. But how it is. The roaming problem your talking about has probably nothing to do with the phone, but more your SIM / carrier / provider.
bugee kitkat
yesterday i upgraded my dg 550 to official kitkat and i discovered some serious bugs. First my dagger makes reboot when i plug it in for charging!! Second the charging is making too much, i plug it in 4 pm with 18% and 7 pm is 70% which is too long.
In the previous 4.2.9 the dagger was 100% in less than 2 hours!
This is for me a reason to get back to 4.2.9
Now the thing that i like is ,changing the ebr files , having 7 gb space for apps. So if i downgrade could i change also the ebr files in 4.2.9 , or it want be possible?
I also received this nice phone and I am very satisfied with it. It come with 4.4.2 android_4.4_2014/09/25, but it is not rooted. I try several diferent ways to rootit but no succes. Framaroot, RootGenius, Towelroot, Baiduroot, but nothing works. Is there any way to root it without changing original rom? I also want to install TWRP or CWM for latter work with flashing roms and to make backup . Any help, please!
nejcov said:
I also received this nice phone and I am very satisfied with it. It come with 4.4.2 android_4.4_2014/09/25, but it is not rooted. I try several diferent ways to rootit but no succes. Framaroot, RootGenius, Towelroot, Baiduroot, but nothing works. Is there any way to root it without changing original rom? I also want to install TWRP or CWM for latter work with flashing roms and to make backup . Any help, please!
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Try with iRoot
s7yler said:
Try with iRoot
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Thank you for your quick answer. No luck with Iroot but I make it with Kingo root. Is too much if I ask how to install TWRP or CWM?
Ulefone Armor has a 4,7-inch display with HD resolution and 313 ppi, octa-core MT6753 processor, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB of storage, 13 Mpix rear camera, 3500 mAh Sony Li-Pol battery and Android 6.0 Marshmallow with customized UI. Dimensions of the phone are 148,9 x 75,8 x 12,5 mm.
unboxing from italy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51txwrSkgp4
TWRP Available for ROM 1 v.1.0.6 and for ROM 2 v.1.0.7:
ROM 1 20161209
https://mega.nz/#!2AE1yAQZ!Jr3u9uEalaejW4zSyWhqB6Kvz65wqFCUknHMg_90igs
ROM2 20161214 (3.0)
https://mega.nz/#!KZclBZga!5Jn6av2VF0AapKomCOvMm43ahpRDSPTuR-h71OTqJsg
TWRP 3.0.2-1 For Ulefone ARMOR
Inside archives you can find MT6753_Android_ScatterTWRP.txt to use for Flash TWRP and MT6753_Android_Scatter.txt to restore original Recovery Stock.
Don't use TWRP for ROM 1 on ROM 2 and Vice-Versa (don't work)
When Enter in TWRP at boot (Device OFF, Power and VOL+ same time, choose Recovery with Vol- and wait ) please flash https://download.chainfire.eu/SuperSU to have Root and no issue with BootLoop
Flash as usual using latest SP Flashtool.
How to root Ulefone Armor?
megthebest said:
unboxing from italy:
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Has anyone written an instruction how to root this phone?
Aarmor said:
Has anyone written an instruction how to root this phone?
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Not yet available. I'm waiting for official stock rom, to make a twrp
bad Akku-management?
Hello,
i use the armor since two days an its fine.
but in every night the phone shut down by itself.
in the first night the akku has 56% ind the second night 32%... why it power down?
michael
Hi,
I have seen the same symptoms with battery drain over night. I believe this is because of unneeded display wakeups or permanent data traffic "standby". Not sure. I was really disappointed at first when leaving the phone on with about 40% battery power to find it completely empty in the morning.
For me it works okay now: I have installed "ScreenWakeUp" and Next Locker. Not sure why this improves battery life but at least it does.
The ultimate solution would be to have Cyanogenmod installed or at least root access to be able to install traffic management apps. This would enable to switch down to 2G when a working WiFi connection is found (and back to 4G when not), etc. to save even more battery.
In general, the phone is nice and cool, fast and responsive, good display.
What bothers me is:
- the camera (but I expected that however, the usual painpoint with China Phones...)
- the limited lockscreen features
- the worst launcher (featurewise) I've seen in years. That thing is capable of almost nothing except setting a background image
- the need to have a headphone extension cord (luckily, the phone comes with that)
- the need to have a "special" USB charging cable (so that the micro-USB plug is slim/long enough to fit)
I can't work around the hardware limitations. So I am really eager to get root access some day... or maybe a custom ROM, ideally CM-based to overcome the software limitations at least.
Cheers, Thomas
MCGN said:
Hello,
i use the armor since two days an its fine.
but in every night the phone shut down by itself.
in the first night the akku has 56% ind the second night 32%... why it power down?
michael
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have you tried to do some charging cycles 20-100 in power off state?
It could help..
schroedingersdog said:
In general, the phone is nice and cool, fast and responsive, good display.
What bothers me is:
- the camera (but I expected that however, the usual painpoint with China Phones...)
- the limited lockscreen features
- the worst launcher (featurewise) I've seen in years. That thing is capable of almost nothing except setting a background image
- the need to have a headphone extension cord (luckily, the phone comes with that)
- the need to have a "special" USB charging cable (so that the micro-USB plug is slim/long enough to fit)
I can't work around the hardware limitations. So I am really eager to get root access some day... or maybe a custom ROM, ideally CM-based to overcome the software limitations at least.
Cheers, Thomas
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i agree.. i hope to work on TWRP as soon as i will get official stock rom from Ulefone (they never replied me when aswered for)
megthebest said:
have you tried to do some charging cycles 20-100 in power off state?
It could help..
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No. i have the phone since three days an need ist 24/7 for work and emergency service.
i'll try it when i dont have emergency service.
i hope you understand what i mean
megthebest said:
i agree.. i hope to work on TWRP as soon as i will get official stock rom from Ulefone (they never replied me when aswered for)
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i have a ulefone betouch 2 to and i think to remember with the stock-rom are the same battery problems.
after TWRP and custom-rom the problem solved.
Michael
Hi,
i have deakctivatet VoLTE and intelligent power-saving an the phone runs without problems.
no power-Off since few days.
Michael
Hi all,
MCGN said:
Hi,
i have deakctivatet VoLTE and intelligent power-saving an the phone runs without problems.
no power-Off since few days.
Michael
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Yep - I can confirm that turning off VoLTE makes for a BIG difference in battery life.
(A positive difference... )
Cheers, Thomas
Rooting?
Hi Armor community, does someone know if the phone can be rooted using the MTK Droid Tools? I mean not "in theory" but in real life... . Has someone tried that and can confirm this?
Before you ask, yes: I tried to root mine, but the tools seem to not work correctly in my windows vm on linux. And I don't have a native windoze machine at hand right now. Was wondering if someone could confirm that it works ...or confirm that it won't work at least.
(Bootloader unlocked, developer options/usb debug active)
Cheers, Thomas
schroedingersdog said:
Hi Armor community, does someone know if the phone can be rooted using the MTK Droid Tools? I mean not "in theory" but in real life... . Has someone tried that and can confirm this?
Before you ask, yes: I tried to root mine, but the tools seem to not work correctly in my windows vm on linux. And I don't have a native windoze machine at hand right now. Was wondering if someone could confirm that it works ...or confirm that it won't work at least.
(Bootloader unlocked, developer options/usb debug active)
Cheers, Thomas
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is necessary to have stock rom from ulefone.. and after we will be able to build a TWRP to use for backup and root..
i tried KingoRoot (rooted my Cubot S500) but no root for Armor.
the phone is clean and works fine... i dont need root necessarily.
But another question: Is it possible to configure the hardware-Home-button for screen-off?
Actually we can use it as screen-on and (whren using the phone) for the home-screen. whren in home-screen and click another one and the screen will go off... thats would be nice.
Michael
Received a new Armor yesterday, and turned it on to find the display is badly garbled. Any suggestions? Purchased from Gearbest which is shut down for the Chinese New Year at the moment, so no support there until Feb 2, probably.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMCYvcMtKi4
**Update: Gave it a little "percussive maintenance" on my desk; gentle love tap of the bottom back of the phone against the desk and POOF - screen is clear. For now. Clearly a hardware issue / loose connection.
looks like Feb. 10 we can get stock rom.. See http://forum.ulefone.com/thread-834-1-1.html
I was selected 3 Rugged smartphones. Ulefone Armor, Blackview BV6000, and AGM A8. I checked the reviews and comparison. I saw many bad customers comments regarding the quality of camera, battery life and lower display resolution, therefore I ordered AGM A8 because of 5 Inch HD display, Android 7.0, 13MP HD camera, real huge battery capacity, and cheaper in term of price.
I believe that AGM A8 is the best value for money and looking forward to receiving my unit soon.
Stock Rom Ulefone Armor
Link for Armor download Page:
ulefone.com/download/armor.html
and 2 Links for two versions of Armor Stock Rom
drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B8NC4kBpjQhYa3BDeGZ1QVhoajQ
drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B8NC4kBpjQhYV2RIdWhnblNYT3c
sorry for my english
To make TWRP please
i will work on the TWRP soon
thanks
Warning: if you came from ROM 1 rev 1.0.6 and you flash 1.0.7 your Magnetometer, Gyro and Accelerometer don't work anymore .. so stay with 1.0.6 rom !
Here're TWRP checked and full working for Rom 1 and Rom 2:
TWRP 3.0.2-1 for ROM1 20161209
https://mega.nz/#!2AE1yAQZ!Jr3u9uEalaejW4zSyWhqB6Kvz65wqFCUknHMg_90igs
TWRP 3.0.2-1 for ROM2 20161214 (3.0)
https://mega.nz/#!KZclBZga!5Jn6av2VF0AapKomCOvMm43ahpRDSPTuR-h71OTqJsg
The two TWRP are not interchangeable.
Use scatter MT6753_Android_ScatterTWRP inside archives to Flash TWRP and MT6753_Android_Scatter to flash Stock Revovery if you need (both provided).
When Enter in TWRP at boot (Device OFF, Power and VOL+ same time, choose Recovery with Vol- and wait ) please flash supersu.zip to have Root and no issue with BootLoop
Enjoy and i appreciate thanks if i help you!
Regards
Introductions ::
Hello there, and welcome to my review of the DOOGEE x30 (32-bit – not L) smartphone! As a casual technology enthusiast, this sort of product truly fuels my interest in the mobile device industry. Manufacturers, like DOOGEE, constantly raise the bar of expectancy-vs-price, by either introducing highly sought-after features to cheaper devices or creating entirely new features that are then introduced through the budget market first. This practice of constantly improving the developing the low-end market makes for an interesting show when one goes to observe the ripples that this creates in the mobile device market as a while. These manufacturers, when they get the formula just right, create devices that can competently perform at a low price point, while displaying very little compromise in overall design, features, and quality. As such, I find the budget market to be an important part of the general mobile device market(place).
Now, for a bit of personal background. This is my third smartphone from DOOGEE, which means that I have a slight, inherent bias. However, I will do my best to curb such, for the sake of an honest and fair assessment of the device in question. I will start with the un-boxing experience, and move forward from there in a semi-natural progression, if you will. The included clips will (unfortunately) be presented in 720p30fps - not true HD. But, it should get the un-boxing experience across in a satisfactory manner - I hope.
Specs ::
Can be found here.
Un-Boxing ::
approx. 15 minutes long
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI_cLORLc24
* Please note that the first part (the un-boxing) is still being processed, and the second part (the actual review) will be uploaded later this week (and hopefully, in a higher resolution). I hope you all are enjoying your winter holiday this year
Review ::
There is none - it's ded
Pros ::
The CPU is an MTK 6580, which is clocked at 1.3GHz - a decent CPU for this SoC, although 32-bit.*
This phone comes with 2GB of LPDDR3 RAM, which is better than what many other budget smartphones come with (less than 1GB in many cases). In fact, this SoC could be packed with up to 4GB of RAM if they wanted…
The 4-sensor Camera system truly sets this device apart from the competition in terms of photographic capabilities at this price-point (60-100 USD). They record at 5mp and 8mp respectively, meaning that the maximum resolution you can get for an image (from the rear cameras) is 3264 x 2448. Pretty nice for a sub-100 USD smartphone...
The metal frame also helps in terms of durability, and even adds to the overall visual appeal of the phone’s design.
The curved body makes it easy to hold, and ergonomically pleasing to the average user. No pain in the palms to speak of
The phone comes with Android 7, which is a great move - Android 8 is here, and DOOGEE can push an update whenever they’re ready. In addition to that (assuming that DOOGEE does update this phone), it gives users the option to decide on whether or not to move on to 8 - software options. But, while you’re waiting, you can play around with Quick Settings Customization - which is another plus.
This phone comes with 16GB of internal storage as an entry model, in opposed to 8GB (as seen in past models like the x5 and x6). This move is definitely one in the right direction…
The software that comes installed on this device initially appears quite close to stock (Google Apps and all - beyond AOSP) Android, which is great for those of you who want more control over the experience, or a simpler experience when using Android. It’s pretty difficult to spot most of the differences and deviations...
Cons ::
This model’s CPU is 32-bit, which limits the RAM and apps that can be used on this device. As such, it won’t be able to use any software that requires a 64-bit* architecture or more than 4GB of RAM. Remember the x5 Pro and x6 Pro models?
The RAM speed on this device is only 533MHz, which leaves it feeling like low-price DDR2/LPDDR2 (at around 500-600MHz), in opposed to the LPDDR3 it’s actually packing, which (in theory) can reach speeds of around 800MHz.
The Mali GPU included on this SoC is only 2 cores*, which is a bit underwhelming for obvious reasons. A higher clock speed could have helped this a bit.
It comes with some unnecessary apps, which can’t be completely removed without rooting. This needlessly reduces the amount of free storage space on the device. What’s up with the cat hanging from the top of the screen?! The approach used on the x5 and x6 Pro models should be used on this device instead.
It’s theme, while small in terms of performance impact, is an unnecessary and non-innovative deviation from a simpler Google/AOSP UI experience. Once again, the approach used on the x5 and x6 Pro models should be used on this device instead.
The screen, while being HD-Ready, is of the 720p/1080i variety - not the Full HD (1080p) that many have come to expect from their smartphones nowadays. But, this isn’t too much to bare.
The camera(s) only record at 5mp and 8mp respectively, meaning that the maximum resolution you can ever get for an image (from the rear cameras) is 3264 x 2448. While still images are quite nice, video recordings are locked in at 30fps, and may actually be at a lower resolution still.
This device can only receive so much expansion via the SD card slot - 32GB to be exact.
The SoC on this model doesn’t offer 4G(LTE)* capabilities, Bluetooth 5, NFC, or Wireless Charging.
It’s USB 2.0, instead of 3.0. An upgrade to 3.0 would have been nice...
Not so sure about how honest DOOGEE is about the camera.
Some apps I would remove (if I could) include:
Torch*
Themes **
System Manager**
File Manager**
DOOGEE ?
Chrome *g
* Integrate this feature into the Quick Settings - no need for another app
** Can be handled better with 3rd party apps
*g Have better counterparts that are developed by Google, and should be decided on by the user
? What does this app do?! I don’t remember it being around on the older models...
Conclusion ::
Overall, I think that this device is quite nicely-made for this price (60-70 USD), but could be improved upon a bit. While being a worthy successor to the single-digit x-models, I also think that there should be a higher-end model available, for those of us who are willing to pay to have many of these issues alleviated (around say, 100 USD - like last time). In addition to this, from having had the x5 Pro and x6 Pro models, I can’t help but feel just a bit let down this time around. Yet, there isn’t an x30 Pro. Perhaps the x30L* would answer the call? Although, I haven’t been able to find the darned thing, for sale, anywhere!
Overall Rating: 7.0/10
Bottom Line;
Good show, DOOGEE. You do have some places where you can improve. But, I can’t wait to see what you come up with next...
I actually purchased this phone for the mother-in-law. It literally just arrived today. Off the top, it's a very nice phone, especially for the sub-$70 I paid for it. I'm going to be working with this in-depth over the next few days in order to customize it (and see what tricks I can find). I'll report back when I'm done.
UPDATE: Just got this TWRP'd and rooted. Now I can see what this thing can do. :good:
Here we go!...
Bratzilla said:
I actually purchased this phone for the mother-in-law. It literally just arrived today. Off the top, it's a very nice phone, especially for the sub-$70 I paid for it. I'm going to be working with this in-depth over the next few days in order to customize it (and see what tricks I can find). I'll report back when I'm done.
UPDATE: Just got this TWRP'd and rooted. Now I can see what this thing can do. :good:
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I'll be uploading a review of it this week!
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I'll be uploading a review of it this week!
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Good to hear! I enjoy reviews of these smaller brands. Not everyone can afford a Note 8 cash-out.
I got a few more technical notes. Apologies if I ramble a bit, but I wanted to get this listed so that I don't forget. (Please let me know if you want me to post my root method as I don't want to hijack your thread. I didn't see any other threads pertinent to this phone posted yet.) These notes have to do with modding the phone and how it behaved for me afterwards.
As mentioned earlier, I rooted this phone after playing with the stock version a bit. A note about rooting - there are several posts online that mention rooting via SP Flash Tool. I never got this to work for me. Instead, using ADB and the TWRP version for this phone did the job (there is a trick in doing so as the install wasn't quite so straightforward). Once TWRP was installed, flashing SuperSU went as usual. Root Checker confirmed that root did take.
Custom recovery was possible because Doogee X30's flavor of Nougat 7.0 (which btw this phone has one of the few maker-created launchers that I pretty much like) contains a switch in Settings that allows you to make the bootloader unlockable. A quick run through ADB to actually do the unlocking worked perfectly. However, I now have a "Status Orange" message upon boot-up that claims the phone is now unsafe due to the bootloader unlock. But this doesn't seem to adversely impact operation (at least nothing obvious has presented itself) - very similar to the message I got when I did the same thing to the Galaxy Note 4.
I was able to use Kernel Auditor to do thinks like speed up the CPU and enable init.d (one of the requirements to get Viper4Android to work). CPU tweaks substantially enhanced this phone's performance.
Once rooted, customization became relatively easy. I targeted my usual apps to enhance the phone. SELinux Switcher, Adaway, BusyBox, Kernel Auditor (to tweak CPU performance and enable init.d), and Viper4Android (the package that includes Sony + Dolby Atmos). Rooted apps are all performing as expected.
The factory launcher is surprisingly lite and simple, and I did enjoy it. I would have kept it for the MIL, but I didn't see any obvious way to change the icon set so I went with Evie Launcher (if you see a way, though, please let me know). So far, Evie is working quite nicely.
Wifi speeds are pretty good for a phone in this class; I have no complaints. For cell data, based on the radios supported, this phone can only work at 3G/HSPA+ as there is no LTE radio. However I'll better be able to speak on that once I put in her SIM card and really give this a twirl on AT&T towers.
With the right modifications, I'd say this phone performs similar to those with a much higher pay point. Of course it's nothing near flagship level. However, for the amount of RAM and on-board storage, SD card support, headphone jack and REMOVABLE battery - I'd say this phone is a pretty sweet deal especially for people who just cannot or do not want to spend $$$ for a bunch of features they don't need. Plus if you break this sucker, you're not gonna cry over it. Just save up a few In-and-Out combos in a piggy bank and you can buy another one.
Oh yeah - one final note. Regarding cases, unless you want to pay Amazon's ridiculously jacked-up prices, it's best to order one through eBay from overseas. I got the pleather wallet model and it looks pretty decent. Just saw there is now a genuine full-leather one also on eBay.
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Oh darn it! I just saw that you wanted to remove some system apps. Once rooted, there are apps in Playstore that should let you do just that.
In fact, thanks for that list. I'll check these out and see which ones I can dump. Is Themes tied to the launcher? If so, I may not touch it to avoid problems later. Speaking of Theme - that effing hanging cat can be turned off in the stock launcher settings. There is actually a switch for it. Sooooo annoying!
And your rating is very close to what others are giving (low to mid 7s), so it looks like your instincts are quite on the money.
Just added the first video. Once again, I'm kinda wishing that my dedicated camera was still operational (Nikon COOLPIX), but it stopped working a few months back. I had no option but the Nexus 7 camera (again). I've been using it as my camera for most of my videos where it isn't screen cap.
care to expand on TWRP rooting?!
(there is a trick in doing so as the install wasn't quite so straightforward)
For those wondering how to root this phone, its actually pretty simple. THIS WILL ERASE EVERYTHING.
Assuming you know some basic adb commands..
You wanna start off with making sure your bootloader is unlocked, which can be done fairly easily with ADB tools.
Don't be alarmed when your phone resets a couple times, its erasing data and reformating.
Once your bootloader is unlocked and your phone restarts, remember to reenable USB debugging. and then go to fastboot mode again to flash our recovery.
(I used the recovery link listed in the SUflash method that comes up when googling 'x30 doogee root')
Once our recovery is installed, we'll wanna put the latest version of SuperSU (Make sure its the zip, not the apk) onto your phone/SD card. Boot into recovery, and install SuperSU through TWRP.
Congratz, you've succesfully rooted your X30
Tested and verified on mine. Sorry I could not include links, do not have enough posts. Just wanted to be of assistance!
This device (unfortunately) actually sort needs root to even feel at-home with. Which is sad, because the x5 Pro and x6 Pro weren't like that. I rooted them advanced purposes - not to get them to a decent state...
Help me please!
I stuck my phone in TWRP can you send me a copy of your recovery?
VeteranoX said:
I stuck my phone in TWRP can you send me a copy of your recovery?
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I unfortunately don't have the device anymore
Hi Guys,
I've gotten a PD now which replaced my S7, apart from the battery, bigger screen and 256GB storage there is not a lot better.
1. I'd at least like to have root - I've now only found one thread where someone nearly bricked his device.
But this thread is far more than 1y old - are there any news for root?
2. Camera: While I had the S7 before - I think the double camera here does not perform any better. From what I've seen this might be also related to compression.
While the Huawei camera-app does not support to change the compression ratio / quality, is there any know camera app which utilizes the double-sensor and does perform better than the Huawei app?
Thanks and regards,
Maeffjus
Maeffjus said:
Hi Guys,
I've gotten a PD now which replaced my S7, apart from the battery, bigger screen and 256GB storage there is not a lot better.
1. I'd at least like to have root - I've now only found one thread where someone nearly bricked his device.
But this thread is far more than 1y old - are there any news for root?
2. Camera: While I had the S7 before - I think the double camera here does not perform any better. From what I've seen this might be also related to compression.
While the Huawei camera-app does not support to change the compression ratio / quality, is there any know camera app which utilizes the double-sensor and does perform better than the Huawei app?
Thanks and regards,
Maeffjus
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Hi,
Congratulations on picking up the PD!
I own this and the note 8 and I can honestly say the camera on the PD outperforms the note camera by miles. Active shots, where either the camera or the subject are moving come out crisp.
The only reason I bought the note was because my banking apps kept saying the Huawei is using rooted firmware when it wasn't.
Performance is much smoother than the note and just all around the phone is better. I hope you find this as well, but as you use it more, I'm sure you will agree
Hi Charm,
Normally I had not abandoned the S7, but our GM came up one day with the brand new PD and said that this phone is for for me.
(in general: I'm using a company contract that I'm allowed to use it for all private things - so this is my only phone).
As per my opinion especially in low-light the P9Pro is a lot worse.
However, I'd like to know if there is an 3rd-party cam-app that can handle the two sensors.
And while you said that due to the root your software is complaining - do you have the PD or the "normal" one? And if it is the PD, how did you root it?
Regards,
Matthias
Maeffjus said:
Hi Charm,
Normally I had not abandoned the S7, but our GM came up one day with the brand new PD and said that this phone is for for me.
(in general: I'm using a company contract that I'm allowed to use it for all private things - so this is my only phone).
As per my opinion especially in low-light the P9Pro is a lot worse.
However, I'd like to know if there is an 3rd-party cam-app that can handle the two sensors.
And while you said that due to the root your software is complaining - do you have the PD or the "normal" one? And if it is the PD, how did you root it?
Regards,
Matthias
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Well consider yourself lucky to be given such a nice phone for free haha!
I use full stock and even the phone is full stock. I have not rooted it, but the banking apps were saying it was rooted which is why I had to abandon it. So I have no idea how to root, but to be honest, I wouldn't root such an expensive phone.
charmz2k2 said:
Well consider yourself lucky to be given such a nice phone for free haha!
I use full stock and even the phone is full stock. I have not rooted it, but the banking apps were saying it was rooted which is why I had to abandon it. So I have no idea how to root, but to be honest, I wouldn't root such an expensive phone.
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I'd like to root it because I then can use a NFC emulator and combine my companies key for the door and the fob used for "arrival" and "leave" in our time-tracking system from my phone.
What I have found out and what is annoying AF: My bluetooth turns of from time to time by itself. This is especially no fun since I drive in my car with handsfree at lest twice a day plus got a BT connected smartwatch. Any idea how to solve this?