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[Help] galaxy s4 - camera issue

Hi all..
Today I bought a s4-i9500..I was told its an imported version and was unlocked.
When checked I see that the maximum Camera resolution is 8mp & not 13mp..there is no option to zoom, or dual shot in video..front camera looks like a vga one ..
Is it normal ..?? Please advise..below r a few details :
Baseband: UNIVERSAL5410
BUILD: JDQ39.I9500XXUAMDL
I did a factory reset..but in vain.its got a 4.2.2..with no available system or software updates..
Please help..

md.abidahmed said:
Hi all..
Today I bought a s4-i9500..I was told its an imported version and was unlocked.
When checked I see that the maximum Camera resolution is 8mp & not 13mp..there is no option to zoom, or dual shot in video..front camera looks like a vga one ..
Is it normal ..?? Please advise..below r a few details :
Baseband: UNIVERSAL5410
BUILD: JDQ39.I9500XXUAMDL
I did a factory reset..but in vain.its got a 4.2.2..with no available system or software updates..
Please help..
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Seems like it is a fake one. download cpu-z from market and check what cpu you have

Its ARM cortex-a9
Cores=2

I think tou have a fake one.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda app-developers app

I thougt so..thanks for the quick suggestions..I am returning the phone ..

Unable to be in download mode ODIN

Good evening to all
I have just bought a GN3 in France from SFR and I wanted installed(settled) the last ROM.
However, it's impossible to be in download mode of ODIN
The simultaneous support of touches Home + POWER + LOW VOLUME brings me on a message ' FACTORY mode ' followed by several lines that I think of being in Korean.
It is thus impossible to me to change ROM .
Can anybody help me to solve this problem?
Thanks to you

FREDDENIRO said:
Good evening to all
I have just bought a GN3 in France from SFR and I wanted installed(settled) the last ROM.
However, it's impossible to be in download mode of ODIN
The simultaneous support of touches Home + POWER + LOW VOLUME brings me on a message ' FACTORY mode ' followed by several lines that I think of being in Korean.
It is thus impossible to me to change ROM .
Can anybody help me to solve this problem?
Thanks to you
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I think it's a clone phone, not an Original one... Not sure but Dats what i think...

Yeah doesn't sound like it's a genuine Samsung model, grab CPU-Z and check your SoC etc and post what the specs show up.

Result of CPU-Z
radicalisto said:
Yeah doesn't sound like it's a genuine Samsung model, grab CPU-Z and check your SoC etc and post what the specs show up.
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Name ARM Cortex-A7 1.21 GHZ​Cpu Architecture ARM Cortex-A7​Core 4​Revision r0p2​Clock speed497 Mhz - 1.21 Ghz​GPU Vendor Imagination Technolmogies​GPU Renderer PowerVR SGX 544MP​Model SM-N900​ManufacturerSAMSUNG​Display JSS15J.N900UBUBMJ2​Hardwaremt6589​Android Version 4.3​Kernel Architecturearmv71​Kernel version3.4.5​Screen resolution720x1280​Total RAM2440 MB​Internal Storage 0.98 GB
Is it really a fake ?
What can i do with that ?
Tkanks

FREDDENIRO said:
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Is it really a fake ?
What can i do with that ?
Tkanks
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Yes, it is a fake, return it and get your money back!
Or in case you decide to keep it - here is the correct thread for your phone:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2460620

Got scammed on CL, got a SM-900H instead of the 900T

the title says it all, i got scammed. so i met up with this guy today, popped my t-mobile sim in there and it has LTE data, at least that's what it says on the top, and data was working. even when i restarted the phone, it has the t-mobile animations and all, so i thought all was ok. but then i reset the phone, then it says invalid imei, no imei # under settings either, and data isn't working, but i could still make calls and receive texts. now i'm stuck with a phone that works only as a phone, and no data whatsoever.
so i've tried calling and texting the guy many times, but with no avail, and i have no other phone to use. so how do i go about from here on fixing the invalid imei thing and getting data to work again? any inputs much appreciated.
edit:
here's the phone info under about devices:
baseband -G900SKSU1ANCD
build number: KOT49H.G900SKSU1AND3
SELinux status: Enforcing
kernel version: 3.4.5 [email protected] #1
android version: 4.4.2
edit #2:
after a little bit of digging, i see that SuperSU is installed, so i think that means my phone is rooted. the sticker clearly says mine is the 900H, but user gee2012 says i have the 900S, so i'm really confused on what model i have and what rom to flash to make this work for t-mobile USA.

MMakoto said:
the title says it all, i got scammed. so i met up with this guy today, popped my t-mobile sim in there and it has LTE data, at least that's what it says on the top, and data was working. even when i restarted the phone, it has the t-mobile animations and all, so i thought all was ok. but then i reset the phone, then it says invalid imei, no imei # under settings either, and data isn't working, but i could still make calls and receive texts. now i'm stuck with a phone that works only as a phone, and no data whatsoever.
so i've tried calling and texting the guy many times, but with no avail, and i have no other phone to use. so how do i go about from here on fixing the invalid imei thing and getting data to work again? any inputs much appreciated.
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here's the phone info under about devices:
baseband -G900SKSU1ANCD
build number: KOT49H.G900SKSU1AND3
SELinux status: Enforcing
kernel version: 3.4.5 [email protected] #1
android version: 4.4.2
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It seems you have the Korean SM-G900S. Look in this thread for more info http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/sm-g906s-k-l-owner-thread-t2807639.

gee2012 said:
It seems you have the Korean SM-G900S. Look in this thread for more info http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/sm-g906s-k-l-owner-thread-t2807639.
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thanks for the link, but briefly looking at it, it seems like it's for G906S only, not sure what device that is.

MMakoto said:
thanks for the link, but briefly looking at it, it seems like it's for G906S only, not sure what device that is.
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Sorry my bad, look here https://www.google.nl/search?q=SM-G...900s+xda&rls=org.mozilla:nl:official&safe=off for usefull info.

gee2012 said:
Sorry my bad, look here https://www.google.nl/search?q=SM-G...900s+xda&rls=org.mozilla:nl:official&safe=off for usefull info.
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so the sticker below the battery says it's a 900H, but the firmware info says i have the 900S, so i'm pretty confused on how to proceed right now. btw, i think my phone is rooted, i see superSU on the apps drawer.
also, as i've mentioned on the original post, the 4G lte data was working fine before i did the reset, but i thought the reset wouldn't restore my phone to default firmware and the data should still work, no? so i'm confused on why the data is not working and the imei # is not there.

MMakoto said:
so the sticker below the battery says it's a 900H, but the firmware info says i have the 900S, so i'm pretty confused on how to proceed right now. btw, i think my phone is rooted, i see superSU on the apps drawer.
also, as i've mentioned on the original post, the 4G lte data was working fine before i did the reset, but i thought the reset wouldn't restore my phone to default firmware and the data should still work, no? so i'm confused on why the data is not working and the imei # is not there.
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Install CPU-Z and/or Phone Info from Play (use wifi) to identify the phone and post some screenshots please.

gee2012 said:
Install CPU-Z and/or Phone Info from Play (use wifi) to identify the phone and post some screenshots please.
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i don't have the xda app installed right now, but here's the info below:
SOC:
model - qualcomm MSM 8974 (flattened device tree)
CPU architecture - krait 400
Cores - 4
revision - r2p1
process - 28nm
clock speed - 598 Mhz - 2.46 Ghz
GPU vendor - Qualcomm
GPU renderer - Adreno (TM) 330
SYSTEM:
model - SM-G900S (klteskt)
so it looks as though this IS the 900S, so does that mean the LTE should work on my phone? if so, how do i go about to get it working again? once again, i greatly appreciate your help.

MMakoto said:
i don't have the xda app installed right now, but here's the info below:
SOC:
model - qualcomm MSM 8974 (flattened device tree)
CPU architecture - krait 400
Cores - 4
revision - r2p1
process - 28nm
clock speed - 598 Mhz - 2.46 Ghz
GPU vendor - Qualcomm
GPU renderer - Adreno (TM) 330
SYSTEM:
model - SM-G900S (klteskt)
so it looks as though this IS the 900S, so does that mean the LTE should work on my phone? if so, how do i go about to get it working again? once again, i greatly appreciate your help.
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Look on the internet what LTE bands the Korean G900S supports and what band your provider uses. 2G/3G should be usable anyway i guess. As Samsung implemented the regional lock you may want to contact Samsung for advice/support for your device. Are you able to call and be called?

gee2012 said:
Look on the internet what LTE bands the Korean G900S supports and what band your provider uses. 2G/3G should be usable anyway i guess. As Samsung implemented the regional lock you may want to contact Samsung for advice/support for your device. Are you able to call and be called?
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Yes, that's all it can be done. I can call out and sent text. I just don't know what to do at this point in order to get the data working again. Sigh...

MMakoto said:
Yes, that's all it can be done. I can call out and sent text. I just don't know what to do at this point in order to get the data working again. Sigh...
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Check the apn data in settings/more networks/ access points. Maybe you have to add your provider and the correct settings for data.
Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-G900F met Tapatalk

gee2012 said:
Check the apn data in settings/more networks/ access points. Maybe you have to add your provider and the correct settings for data.
Verstuurd vanaf mijn SM-G900F met Tapatalk
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The APN settings thing didn't work for me. It's showing that I don't have an imei #, so maybe I need to take care of that first?

If you don't have imei number how do you use your phone for calling?

galaxy s5-SM900S
gee2012 said:
Sorry my bad, look here https://www.google.nl/search?q=SM-G...900s+xda&rls=org.mozilla:nl:official&safe=off for usefull info.
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HI there guys , i'm new in this game . I have all so a Samsung Galaxy S5 SM900S , and before to do some mistake , I ask : the main menu is in chinese , so i don't understand nothing . How i can change this in my phone ? I research a little bit here & internet and this model don't have 4G .Please help ! Thank in advance !

marianbot said:
HI there guys , i'm new in this game . I have all so a Samsung Galaxy S5 SM900S , and before to do some mistake , I ask : the main menu is in chinese , so i don't understand nothing . How i can change this in my phone ? I research a little bit here & internet and this model don't have 4G .Please help ! Thank in advance !
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Don`t flash anything from this forum and Google for more info and maybe software about the G900S on the internet.

SM900S
gee2012 said:
Don`t flash anything from this forum and Google for more info and maybe software about the G900S on the internet.
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I'm confuse , because here some guys tell that this model is fake , even you tell to another persone this phone is Samsung but the model is from Korea , what is real ? I checked all so the IMEI in the SAMSUNG site , they tell the phone is in Samsung base, i don't know ...In this case , i use my phone in this mode until some pop up ?

marianbot said:
I'm confuse , because here some guys tell that this model is fake , even you tell to another persone this phone is Samsung but the model is from Korea , what is real ? I checked all so the IMEI in the SAMSUNG site , they tell the phone is in Samsung base, i don't know ...In this case , i use my phone in this mode until some pop up ?
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It think it is a real Samsung S5 but meant for Korea, don`t know for sure if you can flash a rom with western languages on it. Use Google to find more info.

Look for the imei behind the battery, not the one the phone tell you.
You probably have a hdc clone of the Samsung S5.

Try running this app.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo
If it's running a custom rom the info shown might not be as standard with different bootloader and rom installed.
This will show rom description and build data etc so you can see what's really running. Then Google or xda search for that rom.
Here's mine.....
Also gives imei if it's there.
Sent from my Galaxy S5 running NeatRom 0X1

Rive sud said:
Look for the imei behind the battery, not the one the phone tell you.
You probably have a hdc clone of the Samsung S5.
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is the same one , no difference . the only think is the fact that my phone don't have 4G .

Anyone else feel the op is over reacting?

need consultation and help pls

Hi this week I got a Note3 as a gift but I can't figure if its a verzion or not because the back of device its Samsung SM-N900 although the about device menu show its N900V
also when I go to download mode its say it N900P.
also when I checked the Imei on IMEI.info the website show its n9005
I need help please cuz I'm so confused if it original or not
and I can't know how to update it. the device run android 4.4.2 and I hope to update it for 4.4.4 or 5 .

If the phone is rooted then all of the information under "about phone" can be modified by editing the build.prop file. If there is still a sticker under the battery you can check there for the model number. If you boot into recovery then it shows the current build at the top. If the build starts with N900V then the OS is Verizon.

thank you for answer ... the sticker show its N900
but the download mode show its N900P
I test the device hardware by mobile info app and antutu benchmark
the resualt was my device have snapdragon MSM8974 (32bit) with adreno330 GPU
and hardware revision N900P.12
and score at antutu is 43K
so what is my real type of device and which stock 4.4.4 rom I can use
thank you for any help and excuse my bad english

N900P is Sprint
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-N900P/SPR/

jellyhead said:
N900P is Sprint
ty Its seem that my device run a n900v rom cuz its easy to unlock the sim with it (refurbished device) and my device run internationally as I live in egypt
can I use a stock rom from this link without loosing my unlocked device or what ?
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The phone can't be sprint if it has a SIM. No one is going to be able to offer any help without physically checking the phone. It sounds like it has been modified which means it's rooted. If you update to 4.4.4 or 5.0 then you'll loose root and any modifications. You should probably leave it as it is.

Need help identifying my phone and proper way to update it if possible.

Hi, I am new here. I hope I don't post something too obvious but I don't think it is since there are many specifics. I also hope this is in the right section of the forum, feel free to move it elsewhere if it is not. There is so much information going on that I'm a bit lost.
So I bought this samsung galaxy note 4 on kijiji a couple months ago. I noticed strange memory anomalies when I started to really understand the phone. I had to take it to a repair center because I thought I didn't have access to the full memory. The guy said this phone was either not from here (I'm from canada/quebec and I bought it in montreal) or it was a clone. It is so identical to a real one I would not have doubted it because it was the first time I had one in my hands. Yesterday I googled a bit on differences between real and fakes and I think it is a fake according to this youtube video from techmagnet: Fake vs Real Samsung Galaxy Note 4 - New Version - Best chinese 1:1 Replica for 150$ ? [HD]
Sorry I can't post the link since I'm new. Just copy paste the tilte.
It is pretty much identical to his fake so I guess it's the same. They have almost same informations. So first thing is it had only 16gb when I bought it instead of the 32 announced and is stuck on kitkat 4.4.4 while there is supposed to be a lollipop update I believe, maybe even marshmallow I'm not sure. So now that I know that, it doesn't bother me too much that it is fake because it runs very smoothly and properly. Now what I am wondering is how can I indentify what's really under this cover and can I update it. According to the video, the guy says there should be no problem. But I have never updated a galaxy note 4, my last one was a optimus black so nothing to compare. I have also never flashed or used custom rom or rooted a phone but I heard they can be faster, more stable (not that the one I have is not, it is perfectly stable) and with more options. I don't know if someone can confirm the real benefits of upgrading my phone.
Now if it is possible to do so I would gladly share the necessary information to help find the right firmware. So what information do I need, how do I find it and which rom should I run on this phone. There seems to be a lot of them and I don't know any of them actually. I have already the apps used in the video(cpuz, geekbench 3, and android assistant if this is what I need but they give different informations on some of the phone infos.. From what I learned from the repair store, the canadian firmware should be SM-N910c if I remember correctly but I'm not sure. But this phone says N910F which is why I thought it was simply a european model at first that was maybe stolen and sold back here because the IMEI was good. The guy at the repair store told me he was reluctant to change the firmware himself because he feared he might break the device with the wrong stock firmware, something I think should not happen with a custom one? Anyway he just reset my phone and I ended up losing memory because now it shows 4gb instead of 16 that should have been 32 in the first place, but I assume since it is a clone it must simply have 16.
Last thing I want to know is the guy who sold me the phone told me he had unlocked it for it to work on every network companies. I'm currently with koodo/telus. Can updating my firmware block it again, like erase the unblocking? Or is it safe? I assume it is possible that custom roms just unlock the phone anyway but I am a noob at this.
From what I can tell you at first those are the information I think might be usefull but I don't know if I need more. I'll just take the lead and share what I think might be useful:
Cpu z says I have qualcomm Snapdragon 800 3.00 ghz but Geekbench says I'm not actually going that fast.
It says 4 cores, should be 8 if it was a real note 4 I think
krait 400 architecture
revision r0p3
Gpu: Adreno (TM)330
(SM-N910F)
Board: APQ8084
Hardware: MT6582
Kernel Architecture: armv7l
Kernel version: 3.4.67 (N9100ZCU1ANIF)
System says 3000 of RAM but geekbench says I'm not actually reaching that.
And system, android assistant and Cpu z doesn't seem to agree on the amount of internal memory I have. Cpuz does say I should be having 16gb so I think a firmware update should give me back those extra gb right?
Sorry there are lots of questions but I need proper guidance to get me in the right direction. I hope this is enough information. Once I get to know which rom to use and the proper steps of installation I should be able to find my way.

matrix_drumr said:
Hi, I am new here. I hope I don't post something too obvious but I don't think it is since there are many specifics. I also hope this is in the right section of the forum, feel free to move it elsewhere if it is not. There is so much information going on that I'm a bit lost.
So I bought this samsung galaxy note 4 on kijiji a couple months ago. I noticed strange memory anomalies when I started to really understand the phone. I had to take it to a repair center because I thought I didn't have access to the full memory. The guy said this phone was either not from here (I'm from canada/quebec and I bought it in montreal) or it was a clone. It is so identical to a real one I would not have doubted it because it was the first time I had one in my hands. Yesterday I googled a bit on differences between real and fakes and I think it is a fake according to this youtube video from techmagnet: Fake vs Real Samsung Galaxy Note 4 - New Version - Best chinese 1:1 Replica for 150$ ? [HD]
Sorry I can't post the link since I'm new. Just copy paste the tilte.
It is pretty much identical to his fake so I guess it's the same. They have almost same informations. So first thing is it had only 16gb when I bought it instead of the 32 announced and is stuck on kitkat 4.4.4 while there is supposed to be a lollipop update I believe, maybe even marshmallow I'm not sure. So now that I know that, it doesn't bother me too much that it is fake because it runs very smoothly and properly. Now what I am wondering is how can I indentify what's really under this cover and can I update it. According to the video, the guy says there should be no problem. But I have never updated a galaxy note 4, my last one was a optimus black so nothing to compare. I have also never flashed or used custom rom or rooted a phone but I heard they can be faster, more stable (not that the one I have is not, it is perfectly stable) and with more options. I don't know if someone can confirm the real benefits of upgrading my phone.
Now if it is possible to do so I would gladly share the necessary information to help find the right firmware. So what information do I need, how do I find it and which rom should I run on this phone. There seems to be a lot of them and I don't know any of them actually. I have already the apps used in the video(cpuz, geekbench 3, and android assistant if this is what I need but they give different informations on some of the phone infos.. From what I learned from the repair store, the canadian firmware should be SM-N910c if I remember correctly but I'm not sure. But this phone says N910F which is why I thought it was simply a european model at first that was maybe stolen and sold back here because the IMEI was good. The guy at the repair store told me he was reluctant to change the firmware himself because he feared he might break the device with the wrong stock firmware, something I think should not happen with a custom one? Anyway he just reset my phone and I ended up losing memory because now it shows 4gb instead of 16 that should have been 32 in the first place, but I assume since it is a clone it must simply have 16.
Last thing I want to know is the guy who sold me the phone told me he had unlocked it for it to work on every network companies. I'm currently with koodo/telus. Can updating my firmware block it again, like erase the unblocking? Or is it safe? I assume it is possible that custom roms just unlock the phone anyway but I am a noob at this.
From what I can tell you at first those are the information I think might be usefull but I don't know if I need more. I'll just take the lead and share what I think might be useful:
Cpu z says I have qualcomm Snapdragon 800 3.00 ghz but Geekbench says I'm not actually going that fast.
It says 4 cores, should be 8 if it was a real note 4 I think
krait 400 architecture
revision r0p3
Gpu: Adreno (TM)330
(SM-N910F)
Board: APQ8084
Hardware: MT6582
Kernel Architecture: armv7l
Kernel version: 3.4.67 (N9100ZCU1ANIF)
System says 3000 of RAM but geekbench says I'm not actually reaching that.
And system, android assistant and Cpu z doesn't seem to agree on the amount of internal memory I have. Cpuz does say I should be having 16gb so I think a firmware update should give me back those extra gb right?
Sorry there are lots of questions but I need proper guidance to get me in the right direction. I hope this is enough information. Once I get to know which rom to use and the proper steps of installation I should be able to find my way.
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I had S4 clone,and it just not good
Never buy clones,but never.You have 4GB memory,not 16GB.
For upgrading ROM,search on google MTK ROMS- you have MT6582,first u need proper recovery,than MTK tools(root and backup old system) and finily ROM(You need to copy aome files from ur currnet ROM in new one-files like drivers for wifi,camera,bt etc)
It complicated,YOU CAN BRICK DEVICE-and no,memory stay 4GB it real one
Ps Just check again if it for sure MT 6582(download app Genuine Galaxy - Phone Info)
And here is ROMS for you(each off this must be ported for your device-have instuction on site): http://www.mtkroms.com/p/custom-roms-for-mtk6582.html?m=1

Jovan1997 said:
I had S4 clone,and it just not good
Never buy clones,but never.You have 4GB memory,not 16GB.
For upgrading ROM,search on google MTK ROMS- you have MT6582,first u need proper recovery,than MTK tools(root and backup old system) and finily ROM(You need to copy aome files from ur currnet ROM in new one-files like drivers for wifi,camera,bt etc)
It complicated,YOU CAN BRICK DEVICE-and no,memory stay 4GB it real one
Ps Just check again if it for sure MT 6582(download app Genuine Galaxy - Phone Info)
And here is ROMS for you(each off this must be ported for your device-have instuction on site): xxxxxxxxxx
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I think I have one of the best clones there is so it's not that bad. I have a 64gb SD card so I don't complain about internal memory.
So does upgrading rom erase the network unlocking?
And how do I choose between all those roms? There are so many! I guess a marshamallow one would be nice but is it stable and fast with this device?
Should I go with a rom that's like the one I already have? I don't know which one it is. Is there a way to find out?
Edit: Genuine galaxy says my IMEI is one of a Mobi SM55.
It says the cpu hardware is Qualcomm MSM 8974.
It also says I should have 16GB rom. I'm confused now
And CPU model says: ARMv7 Processor rev 3 (v7l)

Install the app like the above user mentioned, https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo&hl=en

ithehappy said:
Install the app like the above user mentioned,
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I did it's in my reply

matrix_drumr said:
I think I have one of the best clones there is so it's not that bad. I have a 64gb SD card so I don't complain about internal memory.
So does upgrading rom erase the network unlocking?
And how do I choose between all those roms? There are so many! I guess a marshamallow one would be nice but is it stable and fast with this device?
Should I go with a rom that's like the one I already have? I don't know which one it is. Is there a way to find out?
Edit: Genuine galaxy says my IMEI is one of a Mobi SM55.
It says the cpu hardware is Qualcomm MSM 8974.
It also says I should have 16GB rom. I'm confused now
And CPU model says: ARMv7 Processor rev 3 (v7l)
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May be u have good clon,but nvm it just not easy FLASH and UPGRADE like original one..If u brick device and not have backup,you cant do nothing
Seems there no MM(marshamallow) for mt 6582(last is 5.1.1 i think,or 5.0.1).Clone is never locked network,so you dont need to worry about that.But it just not easy to find& flash recovery and ROM :/ It will work so much faster,but i dont recommend if u dont know what doing...You will probalby lost AirComand(but have solution for that)
And yea,CPU-Z need to show correct info about CPU and chip ,or just try to find some 3hrd app on play store to be sure it is MT 6582(hardwer info,CPU / RAM / DEVICE Identifier,samsung phone info etc)
If you decide to flash,just root and use MTK Tools for backup(it very important)

Jovan1997 said:
May be u have good clon,but nvm it just not easy FLASH and UPGRADE like original one..If u brick device and not have backup,you cant do nothing
Seems there no MM(marshamallow) for mt 6582(last is 5.1.1 i think,or 5.0.1).Clone is never locked network,so you dont need to worry about that.But it just not easy to find& flash recovery and ROM :/ It will work so much faster,but i dont recommend if u dont know what doing...You will probalby lost AirComand(but have solution for that)
And yea,CPU-Z need to show correct info about CPU and chip ,or just try to find some 3hrd app on play store to be sure it is MT 6582(hardwer info,CPU / RAM / DEVICE Identifier,samsung phone info etc)
If you decide to flash,just root and use MTK Tools for backup(it very important)
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So CPU-Z says hardware is MT6582 and board is APQ 8084 but it also says Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 on the first Soc tab
Hardware info says the chipset is Qualcomm MSM 8974 and cpu hardware is APQ 8084
Genuine galaxy phone info says CPU hardware is Qualcomm MSM 8974 but no chipset information.
Which one is the right info haha!
I know what I'm doing as far as I won't do anything blindfolded. I don't know a lot about phones, I have more knowledge of computers but I figure there's a start for everything. Somehow this phone may be a blessing in that it'll make me learn about all this stuff. I'll just make sure to know which one is my actual hardware and which rom to take. I'm in no hurry, don't worry. I'll take the time to learn about every step. I know the risks.
I was also wondering which step can actually brick the phone? Is it the rooting access or the flashing of a new rom?
And should I bother with kernel versions?

matrix_drumr said:
So CPU-Z says hardware is MT6582 and board is APQ 8084 but it also says Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 on the first Soc tab
Hardware info says the chipset is Qualcomm MSM 8974 and cpu hardware is APQ 8084
Genuine galaxy phone info says CPU hardware is Qualcomm MSM 8974 but no chipset information.
Which one is the right info haha!
I know what I'm doing as far as I won't do anything blindfolded. I don't know a lot about phones, I have more knowledge of computers but I figure there's a start for everything. Somehow this phone may be a blessing in that it'll make me learn about all this stuff. I'll just make sure to know which one is my actual hardware and which rom to take. I'm in no hurry, don't worry. I'll take the time to learn about every step. I know the risks.
I was also wondering which step can actually brick the phone? Is it the rooting access or the flashing of a new rom?
And should I bother with kernel versions?
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Hmmm :/ try to delete and download again CPU Z,but i think it MT6582(or download antutu bench just for info)
No,with rooting process all is safe(not 100% safe but ),but flesing recovery is complicated,must 'port' recovery by ur self..When u have fleshed good recovery,u have done 80%job
Whatever,I warn you but if u really want,you can send me PM with ur nimber phone and I will contact on viber or wp...I can help you trough TeamViewr
*bad eng sorry