Android

WidgetLocker Lock Screen
WidgetLocker is a nice lockscreen app to provide extra options and shortcuts.

How To - http://android.appstorm.net/how-to/create-a-minimal-lock-screen-with-widgetlocker/

Play Store - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.widgetlocker

Recording Phone Calls
Dialer > Phone Someone > App Menu > Start Recording

Download APK Files
http://www.1mobile.com/

http://www.filecrop.com/android-apk.html

http://www.apklibs.com/

http://www.apkmania.co/

Dual SIM - How To Manage
http://www.gizchina.com/2012/11/09/how-to-manage-your-dual-sim-android-phone/

Lifehacker: Rooting Mobile Phones Glossary and Guide
http://lifehacker.com/5789397/the-always-up+to+date-guide-to-rooting-any-android-phone

Google Rootz Wiki
http://wiki.rootzwiki.com/Google_Apps

Download Latest Google Play Store APK File
http://www.androidpolice.com/2012/12/13/download-latest-google-play-store-3-10-10/

http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=com.android.vending-3.10.10.apk

Google Android Developer Hosting Files
http://goo.im/gapps

Lost Your Android Phone
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lookout.labs.planb

Allow 3G Data
Android 2.x Gingerbread

Settings > Notifications > Data Conn. > Turn On Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Use Packet Data (tick) Settings > Wireless and Network > Mobile Networks > Network Mode > GSM / WCDMA (auto)

Android 4.x Ice Cream Sandwich + Jelly Bean

Notifications > Data Conn. > Turn On Settings > More... > Mobile Networks > 3G Service > Enable 3G > Select Provider Settings > More... > Mobile Networks > 3G Service > Network Mode > GSM / WCDMA (auto)

O2 Specific Settings for WAP and MMS

Finding Information About Your Phone
Open the dial pad and type the following:

*#*#4636#*#*

Huawei Ascend G300 U8815
http://android.modaco.com/topic/353531-rom-de-branded-rom-for-huawei-u8815ascend-g-300-gingerbread/

http://android.modaco.com/topic/353528-clockworkmod-recovery-for-huawei-u8815ascend-g-300/

http://theunlockr.com/2012/04/20/how-to-root-the-galaxy-y-pro-b5510-and-the-galaxy-y-pro-duos-b5512/

http://android.modaco.com/forum/650-huawei-ascend-g300-g300modacocom/

http://android.modaco.com/topic/353386-how-to-root-your-huawei-ascend-g300-for-windows-mac-and-linux/

http://developer.android.com/sdk/oem-usb.html

http://blog.podtwo.com/android/rom/de-branded%20ROM%20for%20Huawei%20U8815%20%5Bgingerbread%5D.html

http://blog.podtwo.com/android/recovery/ClockworkMod%20Recovery%20for%20Huawei%20U8815.html

http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html

http://android.podtwo.com/recovery.php?device=hwu8815

http://www.koushikdutta.com/2010/02/clockwork-recovery-image.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwHEPRytJUE&hd=1 Not actually a G300 but another Huawai Ascend model

http://www.androidauthority.com/how-to-root-install-clockworkmod-recovery-xoom-android-4-0-3-ics-41109/

1. Turn on USB Debugging Menu > Settings > Application > Development > USB Debugging 2. Root the phone

3. Recovery mod

4. Debranded ROM

Samsung Galaxy Y Pro GT-B5510
http://theunlockr.com/2012/04/20/how-to-root-the-galaxy-y-pro-b5510-and-the-galaxy-y-pro-duos-b5512/

Samsung Galaxy Y Pro DUOS GT-B5512
http://theunlockr.com/2012/04/20/how-to-root-the-galaxy-y-pro-b5510-and-the-galaxy-y-pro-duos-b5512/


 * 1) Before You Begin
 * 2) You need to have updated drivers from Samsung.  You can install these automatically by installing Samsung Kies.
 * 3) There’s no real need to back up anything as this will not need a data wipe, but do so just in case you run into problems.
 * 4) Download the Universal GB Root file.
 * 5) Rooting the Galaxy Y Pro and the Galaxy Y Pro Duos
 * 6) Enable USB Debugging on your device.  You can do this by heading to Settings > Applications > Development > USB Debugging and checking the tickbox next to it.
 * 7) Connect your device to the PC.
 * 8) Put your device in USB Storage Mode and copy the universal_gb_root_v15.zip file you downloaded above to the topmost folder on your SD card.  You can put your device into this mode by selecting USB Storage when your device prompts you for the type of connection when connected.
 * 9) Disconnect the device and power it down.
 * 10) Put the device into Recovery Mode.  To do this, hold Volume Up and the Home buttons simultaneously and press the power button.  Now, hold all three buttons until the device screen shows the GT-B5512 Boot Logo and then goes black.
 * 11) From the Recovery Menu, select ‘apply update from SD card’.  Use Volume Up and Down to navigate and the Home button to select the desired option.
 * 12) Navigate to universal_gb_root_v15.zip and select it by pressing the Home button.
 * 13) Wait until you see the message ‘Install from SD complete’.
 * 14) Select ‘reboot system now’.
 * 15) Check with Google App 'Root Checker Basic'.

Tue May 15 15:08:50 BST 2012 - confirmed as WORKING :-)

Star B92M
http://wiki.indie-it.com/index.php?title=Android#Rooting_2

How to Install ClockworkMod Recovery on Galaxy Y Pro Duos
http://www.mod2xtreme.com/showthread.php?t=12675

Splitting Audio Between Bluetooth And Headphones
Settings > Wireless & Network > Bluetooth Settings > Scroll down to the device you're connected to, then tap & hold, selecting Options > Uncheck Media.

http://www.droidforums.net/forum/droid-x-tech-support/130931-splitting-audio-between-bluetooth-headset-calls-headphone-jack-media.html

Disable A2DP
Settings > Wireless & Network > Bluetooth Settings > Scroll down to the device you're connected to, then tap & hold, selecting Options > Uncheck Media.

Individual Calls
Phone [app] > Contacts [tab] > History [tab] > Choose Entry (with a green arrow pointing left) at the time you made the call.

or

Contacts [app] > History [tab] > Choose Entry (with a green arrow pointing left) at the time you made the call.

Total Calls
Phone [app] > Logs [tab] > Settings [button] > Call Duration

General
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/184659/master_google_android_40_tips_and_tricks.html

http://googleblog.blogspot.co.uk/2010/12/some-cool-android-tips-and-tricks.html

Android Keyboard Shortcuts: All The Hotkeys You Need
http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/184656/android_keyboard_shortcuts_all_the_hotkeys_you_need.html

Installed Apps
If you change your mobile phone, your apps will have gone. Don't worry. Google keeps a record of all the apps you have installed so that you can quickly re-install them again. Just log in to your Google account and go to this page...

https://play.google.com/apps

Just click the Install button for each app you would like to have again.

Clever Google.

Multiple (Maybe Old) Devices
Maybe you upgraded your phone and forgot to tell Google it's no longer yours? Don't worry. Just go to the 'My Account' page on Google Play (at the bottom of every page) and edit or remove your devices as you need.

https://play.google.com/store/account

Clever Google.

Mode Choice
On a Samsung device, to turn off the automatic choice of Samsung Kies, go to...

Settings > Wireless and Network > USB Settings > Ask on Connection

To Connect
Connect the device to the USB port of your computer, then from the pop-up window choose...

Mass Storage > Connect USB Storage > OK

The device will now show USB Storage In Use.

To Disconnect
Click Unmount or Safely Remove the drive device from your computer first. Then, on the Andoid device choose...

USB Storage In Use > Turn Off

Now you can cancel the USB screen, return home and remove the cable from your computer and Android device.

Uptime
Settings > About Phone > Status

Versions
Settings > About Phone

Huawei Ascend G300 U8815
Model Number U8815 Firmware Version 2.3.6 Baseband Version 109808 Kernel Version 2.6.38.6-perf android@localhost #1 Build Number U8815V100R001C02B882

Samsung Galaxy 3 Apollo GT-I5800
Model Number GT-I5800 Firmware Version 2.1-update1 Baseband Version I5800XXJG3 Kernel Version 2.6.29 root@SE-S608 #2 Build Number ECLAIR.XXJG7

Model Number GT-I5800 Firmware Version 2.2 Baseband Version I5800XXJP4 Kernel Version 2.6.32.9 root@DELL135 #1 Build Number FROYO.XXJPU

Samsung Galaxy Y Pro DUOS GT-B5512
Model Number GT-B5512 Android Version 2.3.6 Baseband Version B5512DDLA3 Kernel Version 2.6.35.7 dpi@DELL137 #1 Build Number GINGERBREAD.XWLA4

Model Number GT-B5512 Android Version 2.3.6 Baseband Version B5512DDLD2 Kernel Version 2.6.35.7 dpi@DELL129 #1 Build Number GINGERBREAD.XWLD2

Model Number GT-B5512 Android Version 2.3.6 Baseband Version B5512DDLD4 Kernel Version 2.6.35.7 dpi@DELL134 #1 Build Number GINGERBREAD.XWLD4

Model Number GT-B5512 Android Version 2.3.6 Baseband Version B5512DDLG1 Kernel Version 2.6.35.7 dpi@DELL154 #1 Build Number GINGERBREAD.XWLG1

Star B92M
Model Number B92 Android Version 4.0.4 Baseband Version MAUI.11AMD.W12.22.SP.V5,2012/07/25 20:13 Kernel Version 3.0.13 user@linux-user #1 SMP PREEMPT Tue Sep 25 15:10:15 CST 2012 Build Number B92 20120925-151115

Jiayu G2
Model Number JY-G2 Android Version 4.0.3 Baseband Version MAUI.11AMD.W11.50.SP.V13,2012/06/11 16:45 Kernel Version 3.0.13 user@linux-user #1 Build Number G16 20120901-113655

Jiayu G3
Model Number JY-G3 Android Version 4.0.4 Baseband Version Kernel Version Build Number G3 20121129-082828

My Installed Android Apps
LATEST (last updated 2013-05-08)


 * Amazon Kindle (v4.0.2.1) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.amazon.kindle)
 * Barcode Scanner+ (v1.9.4) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.srowen.bs.android)
 * Battery Calibration (v1) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.ignisoft.battery.calibration.noads)
 * Boxed White (v2.3) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.gau.go.launcherex.theme.boxedwhite)
 * Chrome (v26.0.1410.58) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.android.chrome)
 * CPU Spy (v0.4.0) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.bvalosek.cpuspy)
 * Dark (v2.4) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.tbig.playerpro.skins.dark)
 * eBay (v2.2.1.0) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.ebay.mobile)
 * Email To Self (v1.82) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=uk.co.ashtonbrsc.emailtoself)
 * ESET Security (v1.1.995.1222) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.eset.emsw)
 * feedly (v15.0.1) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.devhd.feedly)
 * Foursquare (v2013.04.18) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.joelapenna.foursquared)
 * GNotes (v0.8.9) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=org.dayup.gnotes)
 * Google Play services (v3.0.27 (599131-10)) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.google.android.gms)
 * Google+ (v3.6.1.44747389) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.google.android.apps.plus)
 * GreenPower Premium (v9.8.1) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=org.gpo.greenpower2)
 * IMDb (v3.2.1.103210110) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.imdb.mobile)
 * Mobileuncle Tools (v20130223v2.8.0) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mobileuncle.toolbox)
 * MX Player Pro (v1.7.8) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.mxtech.videoplayer.pro)
 * MyAppsList (v1.6) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.boots.MyAppsList)
 * mythmote (v1.8.5) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=tkj.android.homecontrol.mythmote)
 * NatWest (v3.0.27) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.rbs.mobile.android.natwest)
 * NoLED (v6.0.18) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.led.notify)
 * Nova Launcher (v2.0.2) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher)
 * Nova Launcher Prime (v1.1) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.teslacoilsw.launcher.prime)
 * ownCloud (v1.4.0) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.owncloud.android)
 * PlayerPro (v2.71) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.tbig.playerpro)
 * Remote Transmission (v0.9.4) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.neogb.rtac)
 * Ringer Volume - schedule (v6.4.0) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=eu.ebak.www)
 * ROM Manager (v5.5.2.3) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.koushikdutta.rommanager)
 * Root Browser (v2.2.0) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.jrummy.root.browserfree)
 * Root Checker Basic (v5.0.6) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck)
 * Screenshot It (v3.41) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.edwardkim.android.screenshotitfull)
 * SeriesGuide X (v5.1x) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.battlelancer.seriesguide.x)
 * SMPL White (v2.2) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.gau.go.launcherex.theme.smplwhite)
 * SMS to Text Pro (v1.8.2) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.smeiti.smstotextpro)
 * Speech Synthesis Data Installer (ENG-GBR) (v1.0) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.svox.pico.voice.eng.gbr)
 * Swype + Dragon (v1.5.0.15186) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.nuance.swype.dtc)
 * Twitter (v4.0.3) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.twitter.android)
 * WhatsApp (v2.9.5196) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.whatsapp)

ARCHIVE


 * AppAutoSettings Beta (v0.03) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.pinapps.AppAutoSettings)
 * Battery (v2.1.1) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.macropinch.pearl)
 * eBay (v2.1.1.0) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.ebay.mobile)
 * Email To Self (v1.82) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=uk.co.ashtonbrsc.emailtoself)
 * Foursquare (v2012.11.13) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.joelapenna.foursquared)
 * Google Play services (v2.0.10 (537065-10)) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.google.android.gms)
 * MyAppsList (v1.6) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.boots.MyAppsList)
 * NatWest (v2.1.29.01) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.rbs.mobile.android.natwest)
 * NoLED (v6.0.15) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.led.notify)
 * Quick Calendar (v0.10.1) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=net.jimblackler.quickcalendar)
 * Screen On (v2.4.1) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=gr.androiddev.ScreenOn)
 * screenshot (v2.5) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.geeksoft.screenshot)
 * SMS to Text Pro (v1.7.2) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.smeiti.smstotextpro)
 * Text Answering Machine (Free) (v2.00.65) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.client.SMSAnsweringMachine)
 * Twitter (v3.5.0) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.twitter.android)
 * WhatsApp (v2.8.7326) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.whatsapp)

OLD


 * AppAutoSettings Beta (v0.03) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.pinapps.AppAutoSettings)
 * Battery (v2.0.2) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.macropinch.pearl)
 * Dictionary (v3.1) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.dictionary)
 * eBay (v1.8.1.5) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.ebay.mobile)
 * Email To Self (v1.82) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=uk.co.ashtonbrsc.emailtoself)
 * MyAppsList (v1.6) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.boots.MyAppsList)
 * NatWest (v2.1.29) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.rbs.mobile.android.natwest)
 * NoLED (v5.2.3) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.led.notify)
 * Quick Calendar (v0.9.56) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=net.jimblackler.quickcalendar)
 * Rebooter (v1.6.0) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.davidjr621.rebooter)
 * Root Check Basic (v4.5) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.joeykrim.rootcheck)
 * Screen On (v2.4.1) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=gr.androiddev.ScreenOn)
 * screenshot (v2.3) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.geeksoft.screenshot)
 * StopWatch & Timer (v1.21) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.sportstracklive.stopwatch)
 * Twitter (v3.2.2) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.twitter.android)
 * WhatsApp (v2.7.8509) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=com.whatsapp)
 * WordPress (v2.1.3) (Market Url: https://market.android.com/details?id=org.wordpress.android)

Star B92M (HDC Galaxy S3) Mobile Phone
1.0GHz MediaTek (MTK) MT6577 Dual Core Processor

Disable Quick Boot
This will make sure the phone turns off fully, ready for rooting. It will also make sure it boots slowly and correctly loads the apps that you have enabled to auto start :)

Menu > System Settings > Accessibility > Quick Boot > Disable

Engineering Mode
Phone Dialer > *#*#3646633#*#* > Dial

Change IMEI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BW5lSVeMC4g

GPS
EPO = Extended Prediction Orbit

A-GPS = Assisted Global Positioning System

TTFF = Time To First Fix

EPO FTP Site ftp://epo_alps:epo_alps@epo.mediatek.com/

Initial Setup http://www.gizmochina.com/2012/10/30/how-to-setup-gps-on-mtk-phone/

Fix? http://forum.frandroid.com/topic/131508-fix-antenne-gps-b92m-modifications-physique-de-lantenne/page__st__40__usg__ALkJrhiI5DNQCIywY1x2bYr2E8LCMiabRg#entry2139962

Fix? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31676862&postcount=119

Stop Kindroid OTA
Temporary Fix

Menu > System Settings > Apps > Running > KindroidOTA(com.kindroid.otaupdate) > Stop Service

Permanent Fix


 * 1) Root your phone
 * 2) Install Root Browser
 * 3) Find system / app / com.kindroid.otaupdate.apk file
 * 4) Change the permissions to 0666 (rw-rw-rw-)
 * 5) Press and hold the file > Delete
 * 6) Reboot

Stop Chinese Spam SMS


More Information

http://club.dx.com/forums/forums.dx/threadid.1035111

Temporary Fix

Menu > System Settings > Apps > Running > com.android.caivs.app > Stop Service

Permanent Fix


 * 1) Root your phone
 * 2) Install Root Browser
 * 3) Find system / app / com.android.caivs.apk file
 * 4) Change the permissions to 0666 (rw-rw-rw-)
 * 5) Press and hold the file > Delete
 * 6) Reboot

Apps To Delete
** WARNING ** THIS IS UNTESTED, DO NOT DO THIS YET.

CHECK THESE EXIST, COPY THEM TO THE SD CARD, THEN REMOVE AND REBOOT.

DO 1 AT A TIME!!!

"/system/app/AnZhuoShi.apk", "/system/app/BackupRestoreConfirmation.apk" "/system/app/BackupRestoreConfirmation.odex" "/system/app/BaiduInput.apk" "/system/app/Deskclock.apk", "/system/app/Deskclock.odex", "/system/app/FileManager.apk" "/system/app/FileManager.odex", "/system/app/Galaxy4.apk" "/system/app/Galaxy4.odex", "/system/app/LocationEM.apk" "/system/app/MediaTekBackup.apk" "/system/app/MediaTekData.apk" "/system/app/MediaTekLocationProvider.apk" "/system/app/MingZhuXiYou.apk" "/system/app/MobileLog.apk" "/system/app/ModemLog.apk" "/system/app/MoreAppBird.apk" "/system/app/MoreAppBird.odex" "/system/app/MtkWeatherProvider.apk" "/system/app/MtkWeatherSetting.apk" "/system/app/MtkWeatherWidget.apk" "/system/app/MtkWorldClockWidget.apk" "/system/app/MtkWorldClockWidget.odex" "/system/app/PinyinIME.apk" "/system/app/Protips.apk", "/system/app/Protips.odex" "/system/app/SearchBox.apk" "/system/app/SmsReg.apk" "/system/app/SmsReg.odex" "/system/app/SmsSecurity.apk" "/system/app/SmsSecurity.odex", "/system/app/UCZuoLanQi.apk", "/system/app/UpdateSystem.apk" "/system/app/UpdateSystem.odex" "/system/app/Weibo.apk" "/system/app/YunYingyong.apk" "/system/app/caivs.apk" "/system/app/caivs.odex" "/system/app/com.kindroid.otaupdate.apk" "/system/app/com.sec.android.daemonapp.ap.yahoostock.stockclock.apk" "/system/app/iReader.apk", "/system/app/newmanapk.apk" "/system/app/sogouinput.apk" "/system/app/zycjsrf.apk"

Apps Deleted
This is the confirmed list of apps you can safely copy then delete.

/system/apps/com.android.caivs.app.apk /system/apps/com.kindroid.otaupdate.apk /system/apps/com.samsung.android.livewallpaper.deepsea.apk /system/apps/com.sec.android.widgetapp.analogclocksimple.apk /system/apps/com.sec.android.widgetapp.analogclockunique.apk

CPU Spy


This app will tell you about the CPU States, and the time in each state. Obviously, the longer in lower MHz speed the better the battery life.

e.g.

1001 MHz 834 MHz 750 Mhz 667 MHz 500 MHz 250 MHz Deep Sleep

Rooting
Menu > System Settings > Developer Options > USB Debugging > Enable Menu > System Settings > Security > Unknown Sources > Enable


 * Download 'Root with Restore by Bin4ry' 4.3Mb zzip file Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v18.7z (latest is version 18 as of writing).
 * Unzip to a new folder.
 * Change into new folder.
 * Make files executable (sudo chmod +x stuff/adb, and sudo chmod +x RunMe.sh)
 * Plug in USB cable to phone and into PC, but DO NOT MOUNT SD CARD.
 * Test phone can be seen with command './stuff/adb devices'.
 * Run shell script './RunMe.sh'.
 * Follow instructions.
 * Be patient for the 2 reboots and watch for errors on PC and phone.
 * When finished, reboot again for good measure.
 * Test by downloading 'Root Checker' app.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1886460

ClockworkMod Recovery
This will install the CWM so that you can backup your existing stock ROM.

Use your phone's volume UP and DOWN buttons to navigate the menus, and POWER button to select.


 * 1) Download the .zip file containing the recovery.img file which you put on your SD card
 * 2) Download Mobile Uncle Tools app and install
 * 3) Start Mobile Uncle Tools
 * 4) Choose Recovery Update
 * 5) Select the recovery.img file on your SD card
 * 6) Choose OK Boot to Recovery
 * 7) ClockworkMod Recovery 6.0.1.4 should load its menu
 * 8) Choose Backup and Restore
 * 9) Choose Backup
 * 10) Once backup is complete, Reboot System should now be selected
 * 11) Reboot and copy off /sdcard/clockworkmod/backup/date folder to your PC for safe keeping

Custom ROMs
Jelly Bean 4.1.2 + GPS Fix https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alpSWotOAYk

Rooting / Hacking
MobileUncle MTK Tools https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobileuncle.toolbox

Reviews
Review http://www.gizchina.com/2012/11/03/exclusive-complete-comprensive-star-b92m-hdc-galaxy-s3-ex-review/

Amazon Reviews http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B009PKW1M6

OLD LINKS, DO NOT USE, SEE NEW EASY METHOD FOR ROOTING ABOVE :-)

Flashing http://bm-smartphone-reviews.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/mt6575-flashing-tutorial.html

Rooting #1 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2020677

Rooting #2 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1952991

Rooting #3 http://mobility.forumsee.com/a/m/s/p12-9578-0153211--android-star-b92m-cwm-data-root.html

Information / Purchase
http://www.jiayumobileshop.com/jiayu-mobile-phone/jiayu-jy-g2.html

http://www.chinaphonereview.com/jiayu-g2

Memory

 * 1) Internal Storage: 69MB Used, 2.4GB Free
 * 2) RAM: 189MB Used, 284MB Free

Installation

 * 1) Switch Language to English
 * 2) Charge to 100%
 * 3) Remove Downloaded Apps
 * 4) Baidu Input (3.2.0.20) 4MB / Force Stop. Clear Data. Uninstall.

Chinese Apps To Remove

 * QQ / QCenterService / com.tencent.mobileqq:sc / 5.9MB
 * com.anifree.anipet.aquarium.apk / 2.7MB
 * com.dualboot.apps.springzen.apk / 4.5MB
 * com.tribok.android.livewallpaper.icsclassic.lite.apk / 750KB
 * com.tribok.android.livewallpaper.icswallpaper.pro.apk / 870KB

Rooting
Menu > System Settings > Developer Options > USB Debugging > Enable Menu > System Settings > Security > Unknown Sources > Enable

THIS PROCEDURE HAS TO BE DONE IN WINDOWS


 * Download and install the PDANet USB Driver for Windows.
 * Download 'Root with Restore by Bin4ry' 4.3Mb zzip file Root_with_Restore_by_Bin4ry_v18.7z (latest is version 18 as of writing).
 * Unzip to a new folder.
 * Run a Command Prompt.
 * Change into folder where you unzipped the Bin4ry files.
 * Plug in USB cable to phone and into PC, but DO NOT MOUNT SD CARD.
 * Test phone can be seen with command 'stuff/adb devices'.
 * Run shell script './RunMe.bat'.
 * Follow instructions.
 * Be patient for the 2 reboots and watch for errors on PC and phone.
 * When finished, reboot again for good measure.
 * Test by downloading 'Root Checker' app.

Official ROM Jelly Bean 4.1.2
SINGLE CORE ONLY

http://www.pandawillforum.com/showthread.php?15374-ROM-Android-4-1-2-firmware-for-Jiayu-G2-single-core

http://www.jiayumobileshop.com/blog/jan-21st-2013-jiayu-g2-mtk6575-android-4-1-2-rom-has-been-publish-2.html

http://www.gizchina.com/2013/01/01/android-4-1-2-rom-for-jiayu-g2-single-core-ver/

Information / Purchase
http://www.jiayumobileshop.com/jiayu-mobile-phone/jiayu-jy-g3.html

http://www.chinaphonereview.com/jiayu-g3

Memory

 * 1) Internal Storage: 64MB Used, 2.4GB Free
 * 2) RAM: 300MB Used, 670MB Free

Installation

 * 1) Switch Language to English
 * 2) Charge to 100%
 * 3) Remove Downloaded Apps
 * 4) Baidu Input (3.2.0.20) 4MB / Force Stop. Clear Data. Uninstall.
 * 5) FMQQ2012 (1.0) 11.9MB / Uninstall.

Rooting / CWM / Jelly Bean Update
UPDATE 2013-01-23

http://www.modaco.com/topic/359590-jiayu-g3-rooted-permanent-recovery-ics-spell-check-fixed/


 * 1) Root phone using binary18
 * 2) Download CMW 5504 etc
 * 3) Copy to SD card root
 * 4) Install MobileUncleTools
 * 5) Load CWM 5504
 * 6) CWM - Make backup of your existing ROM and copy to laptop etc :)
 * 7) Reboot
 * 8) Download Offical Jiayu Update - G3-20121129-082828 folder > update.zip > sd card root
 * 9) Run officlal 'Update System' app on phone
 * 10) Reboot

Root phone using Bin4ry script.

Install mobileuncle MTK tools from market.

turn off debugging mode connect phone to pc and copy file recovery_cmw5.5.0.4_ENG.img to root of sdcard and leave it there.

start mobileuncle select update recovery and it should show you recovery_cmw5.5.0.4_ENG.img along with other recovery versions, select recovery_cmw5.5.0.4_ENG.img and then yes and boot to recovery, once in recovery do a backup and copy to pc.

Then if you want you can install the official update but you will have to re root but that's no big problem then rename file boot-from-recovery.p. system\boot-from-recovery.p to system\boot-from-recovery.p.bak if you want the cwm install to be permanent.

http://www.needrom.com/phone-roms/jiayu/g3/

http://www.zeceri.com/2012/12/28/jiayu-g3-update-to-jelly-bean-tutorial/

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=35835919

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobileuncle.toolbox

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yuXdOjXQwGo

Published on Dec 28, 2012

How to update your Jiayu G3 with a ported version of Android Jelly Bean.

Find hereby the required files

The Clockworkmod (CWM) 5.5.0.4 http://adf.ly/2996634/cwm

Android Jelly Bean 4.1.2 for Jiayu G3 http://adf.ly/2996634/jelly-bean

The Gapps http://adf.ly/2996634/gapps

Thanks to DroidO

What Hardware Version Do I Have?
The device has the serial number on back in the middle of which will be the version number shown as either V1, V2 etc.

Update Your Tablet
Onda released new firmware on May 15 2013, this updates the tablet to:


 * Android v. 4.2.2
 * Firmware v3.0_v1
 * Kernal 3.3.0 igm@SzExdroid5 #7 Monday May 13

v1 Firmware

v2 Firmware

The downloaded rar file also includes the firmware update tool PhoenixSuit to update the tablet.

Info
http://www.arctablet.com

Rooting
http://www.arctablet.com/blog/featured/root-onda-v812-onda-v972-and-allwinner-a31-based-tablets/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHEQgh8Dnts

http://www.arctablet.com/blog/downloads/firmware/Onda/Allwinner_A31_generic/Onda_Allwinner_A31_root_v1_0.zip/

Clockwork Mod Recovery
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V02ZfovCQV4


 * Download ArcTools from http://www.arctablet.com/assets/tools/arctools/com.arctablet.arctools.apk
 * Downloads > arctools.apk > Click > Install
 * Start ArcTools
 * Choose CWM Recovery Image for all A31 Tablets
 * Download > Install
 * Reboot > Reboot Recovery > Reboot Now

CWM Recovery (side Home button to cycle up) > Backup (power button to select) > Backup CWM-based Recovery v6.0.2.7 SD Card space free: 10532MB Backing up boot image... Backup of boot image completed. Backing up system... Backup of system completed. Backing up data... Backup of data completed. Backing up .android-secure... Backup of .android-secure completed. Backing up cache... Backup of cache completed. No sd-ext found. Skipping backup of sd-ext. Generating md5 sum... Backup complete!

Free Stuff
Play Store > Log In > Wait 20 minutes > Free Credit.

Google Wallet > Google Mastercard Prepaid Card > NFC Technology.

Videos > Transformers: Dark of the Moon.

Play Books > Bourne Dominion.

Camera App
Play Store > Search > Camera Launcher for Nexus 7.

Easter Egg
Settings > About Tablet > Android Version > Tap 3 Times > Jelly Bean > Tap for Game.

Changing Wallpaper
Tap and Hold an empty part of any Home screen.

Taking Screenshots
Hold down the Power and Volume Down buttons together.

Playing MKV Videos
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bsplayer.bspandroid.full&hl=en

Install CyanogenMod ROM

 * Turn off the phone and take out your SIM and SD card.
 * Turn on the phone and go to Settings > Privacy > Factory data reset.
 * This will give you Android 2.2.1 (Froyo).
 * Boot in to Windows and install / update to the latest official Samsung Kies software.
 * Plug in your phone and wait, wait, wait for the phone to be found and update it to Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread).
 * Power off the phone. Turn on the phone.
 * Download the 3 first stage pieces of software from here.
 * Follow the instructions on that part carefully, then reboot the phone again.
 * Download the stable build 7.2.0 from here.
 * Place the cm-7.2.0-tass.zip file on the root of the SD card.
 * Power off the phone. Boot to recovery mode by holding Home & Power (white Samsung logo, Android logo, white Samsung logo, CWM Menu).
 * Select backup and restore to create a backup of the current installation on the Galaxy Mini.
 * Select reboot phone to check still all ok. Check in /sdcard/clockworkmod/backup/DATE for backup files.
 * Power off the phone. Boot to recovery mode again by holding Home & Power (white Samsung logo, Android logo, white Samsung logo, CWM Menu).
 * Select wipe data / reset, then back to menu.
 * Select install zip from sdcard.
 * Select choose zip from sdcard.
 * Choose the cm-7.2.0-tass.zip file.
 * Once the installation has finished, return back to the main menu, and select the reboot system now option. The Galaxy Mini should now boot into CyanogenMod.



Thanks - http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_tass

AnTuTu Benchmark Scores

 * 1) ALPS GT-i9300 = 5572
 * 2) ALPS Star B92M H958 = 5495
 * 3) Jiayu G2 = 4435
 * 4) Huawei Ascend G300 U8815 = 2929
 * 5) Samsung Galaxy Y Pro DUOS GT-B5512 = 1887