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ELF Clone from Dealextreme reception problem

Hello,
I recently bought this pda that generally is called “HTC Touch Clone”, “DX Touch”, “Dopod S1”, so I really don’t know its name. Since I bought it I have been following this forum and I already found several stuff here, especially software that I now use every day.
This is a ready good phone and I really happy with it (taking into account the price that is really low compared to similar phones here in Portugal) and my only problem with this phone is the network reception that is really crappy. I was told that updating the radio this problem could be solved, so my question is does anyone who owns this phone was able to somehow update the ROM of this phone?
If so, how did you do it? Which ROM did you used?
Many Thanks in advance,
Nando666

you cant flash ANY roms here.
Clones is not supported and you may end up with a dead phone after flashing.
Im very sorry but this is how it works.

It should be possible
It is possible, since they provide one image in their forum.
Does anyone with this phone tried a ROM upgrade?

Its risky.
If you think you want to give a shot.
I have no say.
Cheers.

I know it is risky. That is why I am looking for someone with this phone that can share his experiences.
Someone?

You are not likely to find anyone here with an Elf Clone, folks at this site deal with the genuine HTC phones, not with clones.
Therefore no-one here is going to be willing to make any statements about the clones.

wnpaul said:
You are not likely to find anyone here with an Elf Clone, folks at this site deal with the genuine HTC phones, not with clones.
Therefore no-one here is going to be willing to make any statements about the clones.
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I have seen several posts of people that have a clone in this forum.

trash
I have washed out my last REAL HTC touch so i bought one from china 60% off. Its came with a lot of problems. I will try flash (burn) a new ROM soon. I tell if a get something.

My understanding is, you cannot flash any ROM that is designed to work on an authentic HTC to a clone. Doing so will ultimately brick your phone, quite a few people tried with the same result.

enigma1nz said:
My understanding is, you cannot flash any ROM that is designed to work on an authentic HTC to a clone. Doing so will ultimately brick your phone, quite a few people tried with the same result.
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Yes, Agreed.
MORAL: dont flash, unless you a ready for the support line.

HD 2 Fake?

Hey Guys,
I've seen very cheap a HTC HD2:
http://www.fastcardtech.com/goods-4...ual+sim+standby+Quadband+256M512M+80M+AF.html
But it's a fake, isn't it?
But if the Windows Mobile is original (what I think), am I then able to flash it with another ROM which is made for the original HTC HD2?
Greets,
Leofx

defo fake anyway...you can see by the 3 sensors on the front and the back of the phone

. It sure looks good to me but the price can likely get one hd2 already maybe a used one on ebay . The street fighter screen, WM 6.5, the messengers , online tv and the rmvb player sure is a winner .Remark：1G cpu, Smart phone, 8.1M AF Camera, WIFI, GPS, Dual sim cards Quadband Muti-touch Capacitive screen Huge memory 8GB
Accessories：2 batteries (1350mAh)/a charger/earphone/data wire

Yes, fake... Never mentions HTC... Brand = OEM lol...

Leofx said:
Hey Guys,
I've seen very cheap a HTC HD2:
http://www.fastcardtech.com/goods-4...ual+sim+standby+Quadband+256M512M+80M+AF.html
But it's a fake, isn't it?
But if the Windows Mobile is original (what I think), am I then able to flash it with another ROM which is made for the original HTC HD2?
Greets,
Leofx
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Its a fake, check out their Sony Ericsson X10, it doesn't even have Sony Ericsson or X10 written on it.
As it isn't a real HD2, I doubt a ROM would work.

http://www.fastcardtech.com/goods-4...Intel+166GHz+Atom+160G+wifi+gps+G-sensor.html
wtf 399 usd

erikvario said:
http://www.fastcardtech.com/goods-4...Intel+166GHz+Atom+160G+wifi+gps+G-sensor.html
wtf 399 usd
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Wow, that really looks cool *.*
I didn't watch the other things of the shop yet, but i think they have great mobiles, pc's and accesoires
EDIT:
theyve got a diamond 2 fake too, with wm and android; so it seems to be that they used the xdandroid o0:
http://www.fastcardtech.com/goods-4...50M+Camera+624MHz+wifi+Gps+Fm+2G+tf+free.html
its very cheap, so i think its a cracked wm...
but if its really the xdandroid, than the roms from here seem to be working!?
i would maybe buy 1 of them, but i think the shipping is very expensive (i didnt find any price yet...) and i think the duty dont like mobile fakes like this^^
sorry for my bad english...

whyPad.........running android......
kinda tempted to buy this piece of crap.......

I bought a phone called Meizu now, it seems to be very good, it has Windows CE.
I hope its as good as on the videos^^

Fastcardtech are reliable. But keep in mind that if you order using Paypal you will have to pay an extra Paypal fee.

Thanks, but I didn't bought at Fastchardtech.
Someone I know, who told me about the HD 2 Fake too, got it much cheaper for me
So I've paid 230$ for a phone with a glass, capatsitive Touchscreen with Windows CE and a very nice UI (if its how it seems on the pictures/videos) and WiFi. The only thing thats missing is GPS, but a forum for chinamobiles told me its no problem to connect a GPS-Mouse via Bluetooth

It sounds brilliant. Please keep us updated with how the phone actually works out for you.
I'd also be interested to know what the build quality is like i.e. if it breaks very quickly.

conantroutman said:
whyPad.........running android......
kinda tempted to buy this piece of crap.......
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AH-AH!
Me too!
It's got everything an ipad's missing, only downsides are smaller screen and not capacitive :-( Plus a lot of other things.... yet, not bad!

Yes, I will.
But the money still isn't on my PayPal account, so I think it takes a while till it comes...

Hello, I think I also bought a Fake HD2 from ebay. I am curious, did you file a complaint with eBay? I am going to deal with this now and I am curious on how others are dealing with the situation. Thanks, Andre

I forgot to say that on mine everything works. I can use the GPS, etc. The only thing is that the IMEI is not in any HTC database. I've called HTC and they say that the phone was not made by them. I wonder that is why I was able to pay $300 for when it was listed as a new item.

[Q] Dont kill me, Im new here :(

Hi everyone...
Im a little lost in here but, I have some questions...
I buyed an HTC HD2 T8585 (chinese version) and I contact the HTC support and they said that my IMEI and Serial Number is from an HTC Incredible S -.-"
But... in the HTC HD2 software (inside of the phone), I go to "Device Information" and appears another Serial Number, that they confirmed that is HTC HD2, but the IMEI is the same...
The thing is...
Can I have the HTC Sense in this mobile? If no, Can someone help me (step by step) to introduce the WM7 and Android in this?
I have the windows mobile 6.5 and the software is "DUMA.10X.W10.20.P29"...
Note: As I said before, Im new in here, and Im a little lost too... I need some support in here and via chat if possible

DUMA.10X.W10.20.P29 ! I believe this is the firmware used in HTC iPhone chinese copy/clones & is then skinned to look like the devices normal OS.
If I am correct that would explain why your iMEI/serial# are wrong.
If it is the Chinese copy then you will not be able to flash original HD2 ROM to it or use the tools for Android or W7 !
is it dual sim ? if so 100% China junk I am afraid ...

oh gosh...no wp7,android,dual booting,kicking other phones' asses for u then.i would suggest that you buy a used HD2 if you are convinced that yours is fake. But i think it is since theres no way DUMA.10x.W10.20.P29 will appear on the real HD2's bootloader. Does your phone look like this (http://forum.china-iphone.ru/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=5495&start=340)?...im not sure how the law is back there,but if you know who you bought it from and you seriously didnt know its fake, you should report it to the officials and to HTC.

As you have a China Clone you need to look elsewhere try these places :
http://translate.googleusercontent....t=8208&usg=ALkJrhg--QYr9hqfV_8mz-MuVEs2T3NF0A
http://translate.googleusercontent....461bea&usg=ALkJrhia4mLlC-eCEgbku66lC10SlLHBBg
Hope it helps

So unlucky then...
in other words...
Big mistake...
I have to sell to someone for 200€... and I will lose 10€...
or I sell it online...
The biggest problem its that I really think that was the original HTC HD2 and I was f*cked by the chinese ppl...
The HTC says that this have origins of france and chinese... so...
I dont know now...

Oh this is bad crack : (

Well, u should seriously report this to the authorities if you know whom you bought it from.They wont be getting a new phone for you,but at least you could charge them and ask for compensation. But still, you should have known better than to buy it from them Chinese before thourougly checking. I mean im not against them in any way. Most of them are good guys, but some just fake everything from a bloody pen to babies these days.

and...
but no1 will try to get an solution or some software to install in that cellphone... I really dont like this one, its too... simple...

Fredalone said:
but no1 will try to get an solution or some software to install in that cellphone... I really dont like this one, its too... simple...
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It is not just software, the hardware is no match for a genuine HD2 & has no hopes of running real Windows Mobile ROMs, if you bought it from a shop you may consider returning & kicking up a huge fuss or if via online credit card or PayPal you may be able to get refunded !
Best thing you can do is learn from this & do more research on products prior to purchasing, especially for any to good to be true deals from products from China.

Mister B said:
It is not just software, the hardware is no match for a genuine HD2 & has no hopes of running real Windows Mobile ROMs, if you bought it from a shop you may consider returning & kicking up a huge fuss or if via online credit card or PayPal you may be able to get refunded !
Best thing you can do is learn from this & do more research on products prior to purchasing, especially for any to good to be true deals from products from China.
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I just want to put my MMS working, because when I put "send" (for example an image) it appears the MMS but in dark, like "disabled"...
You cant help?

Fredalone said:
I just want to put my MMS working, because when I put "send" (for example an image) it appears the MMS but in dark, like "disabled"...
You cant help?
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You are missing the point, your phone is totally different to ours, different hardware, different software,probably different settings/options, so the chances of us being able to troubleshoot your mms problems are slim, unless you wanna upload a dozen or so screenshots of the various settings menus,, and explain in a lot more detail what you already tried, the facts around the problem(is there an mms data connection configured, can you browse the net, and on and on)

[Q] HD2 LCD screen

Hi everyone!
I got some questions but first off I'll go ahead and give the background story of everything.
I bought my HD2 about 2 years ago, now when it finally got payed of (20/01 -12) of course I dropped it for the first time ever and the lcd screen totaly 'died'. I have always loved this phone, but to send it to an repair-store is not an option as it costs 1789 SEK (Swedish 'krona') -is something like 269,03 USD. Not much maybe but for an 2 years old phone, thats too much. /Money I rather spend on a new phone..
Tomorrow I will most likely go and buy the Galaxy Nexus, but still think the HD2 is worth saving, what im thinking of is to order an LCD and try it myself. If I make it worse well, then It wont matter.
My questions:
* After searching for LCD's they say "..for model T8585"
- I guess all HD2 (exept T-mobile maybe?) has this model-nr..? On my box anyway its say T8585.
* Some stores that also say "for model T8585" also say "only US"
- Well, I guess they dont mean "only shipping in US" as its the same store/site that sells other not saying "only US". Is this model-restrictions and how will I know the screens will 'fit' my Leo?
* Is there anything else I should look for exept the model number (T8585) to be certain that it will work/fit ?
Also I will attach a picture of how the screen looks like turned on so you maybe can tell me if I need to replace more than the LCD (Digitalizer/touch screen)
I saw another, old, topic about this but the picture was gone and I guess he could see and then thereby use his cellphone to test if the touch-screen/digitalizer worked wich I cannot.
Might be hard to tell, I dunno..
-If anybody know an reliable store/site that ships to Sweden that sells screens or right screen you would make my day if you could provide me with link.
-Also if they dont/or if you dont know -ship to Sweden; please provide link.
Another question that doesnt have anything with this topic (other than I would have needed this 3 weeks ago ) if there is somewhere to find an Otterbox case for HD2? I know they dont support Leo no longer but I will purchase it for the Galaxy Nexus also so would be nice if it could be found for HD2 also.
Thanks in advance!
Edit: And yes, I have searched the forum. All I find is dead links, non-helpful etc etc.

Oh thats not so good
I dropped mine a while back and cracked the screen big time. Decided id repolace the digitizer but it was only when i got it all apart that i found i needed more expert knowledge than i possess to put it back together. Which all meant another £50 to buy a digitiser/lcd combo. Theres plenty on ebay, such as http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/110758732279?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
You could always ask the question about whether this is the right model for you. They should be able to help.
Its a bit of a faff to fit the new screen, but if your in the middle of a contract and cant do an early upgrade it is possibly an option. Or just get another one if you can upgrade....

Anonaxi said:
Hi everyone!
I got some questions but first off I'll go ahead and give the background story of everything.
I bought my HD2 about 2 years ago, now when it finally got payed of (20/01 -12) of course I dropped it for the first time ever and the lcd screen totaly 'died'. I have always loved this phone, but to send it to an repair-store is not an option as it costs 1789 SEK (Swedish 'krona') -is something like 269,03 USD. Not much maybe but for an 2 years old phone, thats too much. /Money I rather spend on a new phone..
Tomorrow I will most likely go and buy the Galaxy Nexus, but still think the HD2 is worth saving, what im thinking of is to order an LCD and try it myself. If I make it worse well, then It wont matter.
My questions:
* After searching for LCD's they say "..for model T8585"
- I guess all HD2 (exept T-mobile maybe?) has this model-nr..? On my box anyway its say T8585.
* Some stores that also say "for model T8585" also say "only US"
- Well, I guess they dont mean "only shipping in US" as its the same store/site that sells other not saying "only US". Is this model-restrictions and how will I know the screens will 'fit' my Leo?
* Is there anything else I should look for exept the model number (T8585) to be certain that it will work/fit ?
Also I will attach a picture of how the screen looks like turned on so you maybe can tell me if I need to replace more than the LCD (Digitalizer/touch screen)
I saw another, old, topic about this but the picture was gone and I guess he could see and then thereby use his cellphone to test if the touch-screen/digitalizer worked wich I cannot.
Might be hard to tell, I dunno..
-If anybody know an reliable store/site that ships to Sweden that sells screens or right screen you would make my day if you could provide me with link.
-Also if they dont/or if you dont know -ship to Sweden; please provide link.
Another question that doesnt have anything with this topic (other than I would have needed this 3 weeks ago ) if there is somewhere to find an Otterbox case for HD2? I know they dont support Leo no longer but I will purchase it for the Galaxy Nexus also so would be nice if it could be found for HD2 also.
Thanks in advance!
Edit: And yes, I have searched the forum. All I find is dead links, non-helpful etc etc.
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You should buy whole combo(LCD+touchscreen) in order to do a fine job(it will be much easier for you this way, with good quality in the end). Doing like this it doesn't matter what version/type would be (US or whatever), 'cause they are interchangeable: some rumours indicate US version to be better by quality.
Ebay could be a source for you...
Good luck!

bib*oops said:
You should buy whole combo(LCD+touchscreen) in order to do a fine job(it will be much easier for you this way, with good quality in the end). Doing like this it doesn't matter what version/type would be (US or whatever), 'cause they are interchangeable: some rumours indicate US version to be better by quality.
Ebay could be a source for you...
Good luck!
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Thanks alot bib*oops, that was of great help!
I was actually thinking of buying a combo, lcd&touchscreen, as Im not 100% sure that my touchscreen still works as it should.
-Didnt know the rest (about the screens) so thanks, oh hundreds of thanks to you!

How can one choose combo assembly?
There is one for T-Mobile HD2 and one for European HD2.
This one says that its for T8585
http://www.ebay.com/itm/120745779165?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
Is T8585 only european? Or are they both(T-Mobile and European) marked as T8585?
Is this one compatible with european?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/120745779165?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

DimensionSlider said:
How can one choose combo assembly?
There is one for T-Mobile HD2 and one for European HD2.
This one says that its for T8585
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Is T8585 only european? Or are they both(T-Mobile and European) marked as T8585?
Is this one compatible with european?
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Yea I had the same question but then saw something somewhere saying that T-Mobiles version of HD2 is slightly larger (longer or wider -dont know exactly wich -or both) and therefore I will go for one that is stated for EU-model and would suggest you to do the same, depending on what type of HD2 you've got.

[Q] SAMSONG Galaxy S5 Mini SM9006V CLONE

Hello guys i dont know, i have been searching all over google and i cannot find anything that helps me weel the truth is i dont understand much of rooting and roms etc etc... I know little... So its the following i have bought a Samsung Galaxy S5 mini SM-9006V from fastcardtech and the phone has numerous problems:
- Unlocking by sliding to the menu not working only by camera icon.
- Contacts get all messed up when i scroll down
- Youtube videos wont play
- Phone is too Slow
So my question is: "Is there any tutorial on how to install a rom for this clone ? "
I need a good rom for this chinese phone compatible with its model and a tutorial on how to do this ?
Sorry if i posted this on wrong section. And sorry for my bad english...

There is no support here for clones. It probably has a MediaTek chipset, in which case it won't be compatible with anything in the S5 forums.

lionfizz said:
Hello guys i dont know, i have been searching all over google and i cannot find anything that helps me weel the truth is i dont understand much of rooting and roms etc etc... I know little... So its the following i have bought a Samsung Galaxy S5 mini SM-9006V from fastcardtech and the phone has numerous problems:
- Unlocking by sliding to the menu not working only by camera icon.
- Contacts get all messed up when i scroll down
- Youtube videos wont play
- Phone is too Slow
So my question is: "Is there any tutorial on how to install a rom for this clone ? "
I need a good rom for this chinese phone compatible with its model and a tutorial on how to do this ?
Sorry if i posted this on wrong section. And sorry for my bad english...
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Don`t know what you payed for the device but its money wasted imo Better save up a bit longer and get a proper phone.

You're totally wrong here actually^^

SgtIcetea said:
You're totally wrong here actually^^
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Nah it's valid. He put money into a device that has zero support from the company. Unless he spent less than $100 USD, he might as well have gotten a low end device with similar specs that actually comes with support from the company.

Hellscythe said:
Nah it's valid. He put money into a device that has zero support from the company. Unless he spent less than $100 USD, he might as well have gotten a low end device with similar specs that actually comes with support from the company.
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Exactly.

A good phone for you is Galaxy S3 Mini, but, why do you bought a clone?

andrei1412 said:
A good phone for you is Galaxy S3 Mini, but, why do you bought a clone?
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Some people think that clones are very close to the real thing, so they think they are getting a good deal. Maybe scams too.

lionfizz said:
Hello guys i dont know, i have been searching all over google and i cannot find anything that helps me weel the truth is i dont understand much of rooting and roms etc etc... I know little... So its the following i have bought a Samsung Galaxy S5 mini SM-9006V from fastcardtech and the phone has numerous problems:
- Unlocking by sliding to the menu not working only by camera icon.
- Contacts get all messed up when i scroll down
- Youtube videos wont play
- Phone is too Slow
So my question is: "Is there any tutorial on how to install a rom for this clone ? "
I need a good rom for this chinese phone compatible with its model and a tutorial on how to do this ?
Sorry if i posted this on wrong section. And sorry for my bad english...
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Go to needrom[dot]com you'll find lots of ROMS for Chinese phones. I had the same phone as yours and I'm currently looking for the right ROM so help/notify me if you got one :good: