[ROM] GooApple V.5 / Goophone 4S (NOT 3G) ''Bestrom.v.4''

IMPORTANT UPDATE 1:
As of yesterday (April 21, 2012), I don't have the ability to update/install or experiment with my phone anymore. All of a sudden after an hour's charge, the screen has seized to function. All I have is a blurry, cloudy black and white screen.
IMPORTANT UPDATE 2:
I've contacted android-sale for a solution; and I have to admit that the guys were very helpful. I was thinking of paying the extra $ for the newest Y5 model; but at this moment (May 22, 2012) is not yet available so I went for the MeizuMX (dual core, 1.4GHz Samsung CPU).
As you can understand, from now on, my rom development for GooApple V.5 comes to an end. Also, I can only provide help from memory regarding this rom. I 'm sorry for any inconvenience this may cause to you.
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This thread is dedicated on which is the best rom for GooApple V5; thus it's called Bestrom. It's purpose is to provide the most functional rom available which is able to solve ALL the issues this phone's original roms had. In version 4, I've been based on Von275's (www.anexonel.tk) fine work (version 2.1), tried to make it more stable, eliminate F/C issues and added some bits n pieces here and there. Detailed list follows:

Instructions on how to install it can be found here:
http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=21847185&postcount=198
This is a recovery image taken from my phone via Chinese recovery.

What's inside:
01. This is called ''Bestrom v.4'' and it's based on von275's 2.1 custom rom.
02. FAST iOS UI.
03. Working Wifi based location services & GPS.
04. QuickBoot.
05. RootExplorer.
06. RootUninstaller.
07. Gmail & Google Apps preinstalled.
08. Automatically Syncing Calendar and Contacts.
09. SlideIT keyboard & Greek input method.
10. Default locale set to English.
10. Rom is already rooted.
11. MoboPlayer (Best performance Video player for V5)
12. Documents 2 Go.
13. Adobe Flash 11.
14. Dolphin Browser HD.
15. Advanced Task Manager.
16. Removed Smartkeyboard of Von275's rom.

You can download the rom from here:

Bestrom v.4: http://www.mediafire.com/?k635fc2dvnc6emu

Make sure you clear / wipe cache BEFORE restoring. Helps a lot avoiding Force Closing some programs.

Previous versions:
Bestrom v.3: http://www.mediafire.com/?zz848479c3h73hh
Bestrom v.2: http://www.mediafire.com/?p0c4hec3pko45p6
Bestrom v.1: http://www.mediafire.com/?f1es24rgn0zmp72

Please post any bugs and/or requests regarding this rom here.
Enjoy.

Backthen said:

Installed on my Gooapple V5. So far no issues. Thanks!

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Please let me know about the GPS performance. Which program(s) did you test and if they had a fast fixpoint. Thanks for the feedback.

Mouratti said:

Hello

Did you think this works with M99 Google 4?? from fastcardtech?

Thanks

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I've read that this phone is different from GooApple v5. So, you may have to take a leap of faith. If you decide to install it please report here your issues/experience for others to know.

Thanks.

You just need to restore it. The only drawback I've found out is that an embedded script turns the chinese Clockworkmod back to the official English one; that means you need to reflash the chinese c/w everytime you need to restore any other rom.
Sorry about that.

pablix said:

Dear friend, why you don't post a video about this 3 version?

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I'm a programmer, physicist, a university student, a teacher, a father, a husband and (trying to be) a human being with (what is my perception of close to) an ordinary life.

Time is of the essence, and I'm lacking of it at the moment. Many other guys here have done this though, if you check out this thread

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1389930

there are a lot of videos that will help you out solving your questions.

Cheers.

punximan said:

A small question, does bestrom v3 runs so faster like bestrom v1? Because in v1 the main screen scrolls perfectly and I dont want to change to a slower version.. Great job, and thanks!!

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You're welcome! I can tell that v3 runs smoothly. It also has features that v1 didn't (like GPS fix). I'd say you make a backup first and try. If you don't like it you can always revert.

AndroVet said:

I tried this version. Unfortunately, it has become far worse than the previous one. That's what I have seen:
- Used an older version of iLauncher
- The status bar is not transparent
- A bug with the device going to sleep (if you just press the "Back" button, we have a blank screen)
- Not the correct definition of my ISP provider. (Baikalwestcom instead AKOS-GSM)
- No reaction to the long press "Back" button
- Cached background process - SuperUser in the task manager written in Chinese characters
- The keyboard has only one language - the system language, for a set of English language is necessary to change the whole the device language

PS: 3rd screenshot - the original ROM (Transparent status bar; AKOS-GSM)

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I am now using the latest version of anexonel's http://anexonel.webs.com/downloadlinks.htm which is FAR better than my v3 one. So far I find it a perfect choice. Thanks for the comments.

AndroVet said:

Unfortunately, the firmware "Anexonel's modified chinese rom V2" contains more fatal bugs. Including:

- Slow down scrolling working screens
- The lack of localization (English only): Calendar, LockScreen and more other .apk
- Icons do not remember the position of the place when you restart
- No Icons SuperUser! (Root is)
- Broken Calculator - does not fit the entire series
- Does not stretch application icons. Wafers under the application icons are missing.
- Settings -> General -> SIM Tools = system crash
- Is not correctly working SystemUI.apk (not compatible with FrameWork)
- Wi-Fi - so slow, losing connection, the phone warms


In my opinion, the most stable version of the firmware, it is devoid of most of the problems - GooApple_IOS_12.02.13_ (rom.gooapple.com). zip [148,626,630 bytes]
It was posted on the official site, but a very short time. I personally use it.
A working Wi-Fi, GPS, Settings, SystemUI, very good software of radio module. Excellent localization. Adroid version 2.3.6 (Install to Phone / SD-Card - present)
Of the cons:
- Replaces preloader.img in English! (return via MobileuncleTools.apk, and delete - system\recovery-from-boot.p)
- No Root (helps - GOOPHONE4GS-ROOT-REC-CH)
- Icons do not remember the position of the place when you restart
- Lost the original apple logo (replacement restores "boot_logo" and "bootanimation.zip" is not enough, one has to flash boot.img [6,291,456 bytes]

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I'd like to test it, if you like to share it. Please upload it and share the link. If it's like what you're suggesting I'd be more than happy to provide a rom based on this. From my personal experience, official releases never got even near GPS fix / NetworkLocation service; plus they presented A LOT MORE lag.

I had to dig very deep to find a *working* apk for both of these. There's a whole thread here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=21947564&postcount=236 (link provided with my 1st attempt of fixing those issues).

In any case; I can only but respect your opinion and try (if you post the link). Thanks in advance.

Just follow the instructions here: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=21847185&postcount=198