Vowney V5

Download : http://adf.ly/TdMKo
Recovery File : http://vowneyv5.blogspot.com/2013/08/verney-recovery-image-ver-6.html

(this is not original image from vowney, but it's screenshoot of Gionee E3 UI)

1 This is Gionee E3 card brush pack
2.WIFI normal three.
3. Photographic normal pre-use
4. Home key can be used
5. Others also need to test the oil shutdown and reboot option is not necessary to download the software installed on the phone

How to install rom :
http://vowneyv5.blogspot.com/2013/08/tutorial-flash-custom-rom-vowney-v5.html
or

this ROM is not include Google Play Store and another Google Apps
If you want add Google Apps please see this :
http://vowney-v5.blogspot.com/2013/08/install-google-apps-on-android-phones.html

Download
http://adf.ly/TdKFh

Recovery File : http://vowneyv5.blogspot.com/2013/08/verney-recovery-image-ver-6.html

 


How to install rom :
http://vowneyv5.blogspot.com/2013/08/tutorial-flash-custom-rom-vowney-v5.html
or

this ROM is not include Google Play Store and another Google Apps
If you want add Google Apps please see this :
http://vowney-v5.blogspot.com/2013/08/install-google-apps-on-android-phones.html

Download and Install Lenovo A830 UI for Vowney :
ROM : http://adf.ly/TdJEy
Recovery File : http://vowneyv5.blogspot.com/2013/08/verney-recovery-image-ver-6.html

How to install rom :
http://vowneyv5.blogspot.com/2013/08/tutorial-flash-custom-rom-vowney-v5.html
or

this ROM is not include Google Play Store and another Google Apps
If you want add Google Apps please see this :
http://vowney-v5.blogspot.com/2013/08/install-google-apps-on-android-phones.html

ROM MIUI V5 0615 Vowney V5
http://adf.ly/TdHNj
password: 8qgv

Recovery File : http://vowneyv5.blogspot.com/2013/08/verney-recovery-image-ver-6.html

The front camera doesn't work, don't open it, or the phone will FC.
This rom has some bug.

How to install rom :
http://vowneyv5.blogspot.com/2013/08/tutorial-flash-custom-rom-vowney-v5.html
or


this ROM is not include Google Play Store and another Google Apps
If you want add Google Apps please see this :
http://vowney-v5.blogspot.com/2013/08/install-google-apps-on-android-phones.html

this is tool is to come into recovery mode
U need to :
1. ROOT your phone, u can see this tutorial to root almost all MTK6589   in one click :
http://vowneyv5.blogspot.com/2013/08/how-to-root-your-vowney-v5-in-one-minute.html
2. Download Install MobileUncle Tool : http://adf.ly/TVuQ1
3. Put recovery.img file and rom.zip file in SD Card , outside folder
4. Open mobile uncle, choose recovery update and choose your recovery file, and reboot into recovery
5. Do clear/wipe data, clear cache, david cache
6. Choose ROM.zip from your SD card and flash it, DONE
7. This is video that i make to help you

This is tutorial to  flash custom ROM for Vowney
1. Download ROM file http://vowneyv5.blogspot.com/p/download.html
2. Download Vowney V5 Recovery file :
http://vowneyv5.blogspot.com/2013/08/verney-recovery-image-ver-6.html
3. Put recovery file and ROM file in SD CARD (put it outside folder), turn off your phone
4. Reboot into recovery (Press POWER button + Volume UP button)
5. After your get into CWM Recovery do clear WIPE, CACHE, DALVIK CACHE
6. Go to install zip from sd card, search your ROM.zip file, and flash it
7. After install ROM it will automatic reboot, or you can reboot it manually
8. Good luck, i make this video to help you :

 

This video is show how to flash vowney with another RECOVERY, the step is almost same, different user inteface only

First you must know your vowney ROM using android based 4.2.1 or 4.2.2 or another
You can download Gapps from here http://wiki.rootzwiki.com/Google_Apps (it's better if you are choose that appropriate with you

or you can download directly
GApps for 4.2.1 http://adf.ly/TW64G
GApps for 4.2.2 : http://adf.ly/TW5xp

to install Gapps is easy :
1. First you must download file (gappp.zip and recovery.img)
This is recovery file for vowney : http://vowney-v5.blogspot.com/2013/08/verney-recovery-image-ver-6.html
2. Put gapps.zip and recocery.img in the SD Card (put it not in folder, but in outsite)
3. Insert SD card to phone
3. Boot into recovery (you can reboot into recovery using mobileuncle or for easy is just press POWER button + VOLUME UP button)
4. Clear WIPE, CACHE, and DALVIK cache. It will erase data in your phone like factory reset

5. Install .zip from sdcard. Choosee gapp.zip that you have put in the SD card
6. Because recovery file in Chinese you can see my videos to help you


this video is about how to flash ROM in your vowney but it has same procedure to install gapps. The difference is when you want install rom, you choose ROM.zip but when you want install Gapp you choose gapps.zip . If you want flash ROM (for ex LEWA ROM that are not include Gapps) and also install gapps install Gapps after install ROM, the step is Boot into recovery > Clear WIPE > CACHE > and DALVIK cache > install ROM, install Gapps.

but if you have install ROM and only want install Gapps you just choose Gapps.zip

Good luck

Lewa ROM 13.06.13 for Vowney V5

Download
http://adf.ly/TW3zk

Recovery File : http://vowneyv5.blogspot.com/2013/08/verney-recovery-image-ver-6.html

How to install rom :
http://vowneyv5.blogspot.com/2013/08/tutorial-flash-custom-rom-vowney-v5.html

this ROM is not include Google Play Store and another Google Apps
If you want add Google Apps please see this :
http://vowney-v5.blogspot.com/2013/08/install-google-apps-on-android-phones.html

Because some people asking which lines are marked in Vowney  So i will make Screeenshoot about it

This is also tuorial how to check band modes in android phones, especially for china phone

You need :
Root phone : Root Vowney V5
Mobileuncle tool : http://adf.ly/TVuQ1

This is how to check Band modes
1. Root your phones
2. Install mobileuncle tool apk from the link above
3. Run app, u need superuser permission
4. You will find like this

5. Go to Engineer Mode > Engineer Mode MTK > BandMode
6. This is the result for vowney V5 You can see there are Band Mode for SIM 1 WCDMA and SIM 2 GSM, many people ask if vowney has WCDMA 1900 or not. You can see the result that it is not checked so Vowney V5 not compatible for WCDMA 1900

This is very simple and also can be used to roo almost MTK6589 device

It is called auto root or one click root, because the rooting is done with a MSDOS batch file automatically. If you know how to click, you should be able to do it. It has been reported on various devices, including ZOPO ZP980/C2/ZP810, Feiteng H9500, Star X920 Butterfly, HDC Galaxy S4, Star S7189.

Steps :
-If not already installed, install the USB drivers. Download the drivers for Vowney from
Driver Vowney V5/MTK6589 :  http://adf.ly/TVpoH (mediafire)
or use PDAnet drivers.
-Enable USB debugging on your phone from Settings > Developer options
-Download and extract Auto Root package in a folder on your PC
Download Auto Root : http://adf.ly/TVqHb (mediafire)
-Connect your phone Go to the folder you extracted Auto Root package files and run the "run.bat" file by double clicking on it Press any key to continue

Wait for process to finish and press any key again. Image



Your phone will reboot automatically. Congratulations! You now have a rooted phone.

This tools is very useful, also useful for your Vowney

Organize your contacts, music, and pics from the comfort of your desktop. Transfer any file in the blink of an eyes

WINDOWS VERSION
Download PC apps here: direct download
Download apk free from playstore : https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.snappea



How to use :
-Download PC app snappea direct download
-Go to your phone, activate USB DEBUGGING and also ALLOW INSTALL FROM UNKNOW SOURCE
-Connect your phone to Computer via USB
-If theres a dialog says 'Install SnapPea to your device' click OK
-Your phone will detect and enjoy

MANAGE
✓ Auto-connect over Wi-Fi or USB CABLE
✓ Manage your apps, contacts, music, photos, and videos
✓ Install APK direct from Computer
✓ Run Text message from your computer
✓ Backup your phone DOWNLOAD
✓ Download apps for FREE
✓ Download videos for FREE
✓ Backup contacts, sms, etc
✓ manage your phone from WEB

 

Verney / Vowney Recovery Image Ver 6.0.3.1

Download File Recovery Vowney V5:
Mediafire : http://adf.ly/TVmA7

In this video is shown how to root vowney v5 and flash custom rom by mobileuncle tool.

The Vowney V5 is one of a number of MT6589 devices available for a rock bottom price in China. But how does it measure up?

Introduction

Since its introduction in 2008, the stratospheric rise to prominence of the Android operating system has in many ways led to what can only be described as a mobile device revolution in China. With it’s ‘Open Source’ nature, it has to some degree served to remedy the Achilles heel of many a Chinese device that came before it... the issue of software.

Not only has it enabled some of the most prominent Chinese manufacturers Like Huawei and ZTE to become household names within the mainstream consumer mobile industry, it has also opened a wealth of possibilities to a whole load of other smaller home-grown manufacturers that may not have previously been able to engineer and manage such complex software systems.

After closely following the rise of Meizu from clone-like imitator to genuine innovator, it was really Xiaomi’s introduction of the cult Mi One phone in 2011 that made me take the plunge and order my first Chinese phone.

Since then however times have changed... it’s not only household names like Xiaomi producing powerful smartphones on a low budget. With the introduction of MediaTek's highly capable MT6589 and MT6589T cpu’s we are starting to see sub £100 (China price) smartphones that are not only powerful but also able to match and often eclipse the performance of their mainstream rivals within the price range.

This review will focus on the quad core, MT6589 based, 5 inch Android phone from lesser known manufacturer Vowney called the V5.

Spec Sheet

• Manufacturer: Vowney
• Operating System: Android 4.2.1 OS
• Processor: MTK6589 Quad Core, Cortex A7 @ 1.2GHz
• Graphics: Power VR SGX544MP2

Display

• Screen: 5.0 inch OGS HD IPS Touchscreen
• Display Resolution: 1280*720 pixel
• Color Support: 16 million Colours
• Screen Technology: 5 Point Multi-touch

Camera

Resolution: 8.0MP BSI Rear camera + 1.3MP Front camera, Digital zoom

Connectivity

• Connectivity Technology: GSM + WCDMA(Dual Simcard)
• Network Band: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz + WCDMA 2100MHz
• Data Technology: EDGE, GPRS, HSDPA + (42.2MB/P/S)
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
• WLan: Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11 b/g
• USB: USB 2.0
• GPS: GPS/A-GPS
• OTG support
• OTA Updates

Battery

• Battery: Li-on battery(2400mAh)
• Standby Time: 150-200 hours

Memory

• Built-in Memory: 1GB RAM, 4GB ROM
• Micro SD Card Slot

Size

• Dimensions: 141.8mm X 72.6mm X 9.2mm
• Weight: 175 grammes

Price

£125 shipped via Singapore Post from MeriMobiles in 14 days

Package Included

1X Vowney V5, 1X 2400mah Battery, 1X Screen Protector, 1X Chinese Charger, 1X GB Adaptor

Decision

When deciding which Chinese device to buy my decision was really based on 2 things. Firstly I wanted a cheap phone. With the Xaiomi Mi3 and Nexus 5 expected for launch towards the end of the year I really just wanted to buy something to tide me over until then. I was also curious about smaller Chinese manufacturers and the performance to price ratio of these MT6589 phones. The Vowney was one of the cheapest MT6589, 5 inch 720P handsets available at the time and I also wanted a phone which didn’t look like a clone - the V5’s styling fitted the bill.

The second was the screen. I wanted to try a 5 inch display and while I would have liked a full HD panel, I decided on 1280x720 as I had heard rumours that the MT6589 does not handle the larger display resolution as well and wanted to avoid performance hiccups even if it meant taking a slight hit in pixel density. It turns out that 1920x1080 is generally not a problem for the MT6589 although you will see a slight performance hit in benchmarks and perhaps more dropped frames in 3d intensive games.

Display

One of the first things you notice when you pick up the V5 is the glorious 5 inch OGS IPS display. I was genuinely shocked about how good this thing looks and even more shocked when you consider that this phone costs under £100 in China. You could be forgiven for thinking you were staring at a £300+ smartphone.

At 400 nits it is also ultra-bright and although it has a rather ‘cold’ temperature it doesn’t suffer from the yellowing found on the Nexus 4. Light bleed is also minimal, pretty close to non-existent in fact. And while it may not quite have the sharpness of the more pixel dense Nexus 4 or Full HD phones like the Galaxy S4 etc it’s still very sharp with individual pixels almost unnoticeable. Sensitivity and responsiveness are also very good, easily on par with my Xiaomi Mi One or the Samsung Galaxy S2. I have also experienced no ghost or missed touches.

However... let’s not get too carried away. It does have it’s limitations. What you won’t be getting with this display is the outrageously deep blacks of SAMOLED or the crazy viewing angles of SLCD displays. Not to say the viewing angles are bad or the display looks washed out - quite the reverse, but it’s just not on the same level as phones like the HTC one, Galaxy S4 or iPhone 5.

While I believe the auto brightness does work, changes in display brightness are not particularly noticeable. Unfortunately one area in which the display does fall short is visibility in direct sunlight. It is pretty difficult to see in direct range of bright light however it is worth bearing in mind that I have come from the transflective display of the Xiaomi Mi One which was actually particularly good in direct sunlight. For the price range I think it is pretty normal. Another small quirk I noticed is the top and bottom of the display have some small black gaps where the display meets the bezel, hardly noticeable but worth mentioning.

I have also found the screen on mine gives a slight ‘ripple’ effect (usually found when applying to much pressure to a touchscreen surface) when touching just above the home button.

The V5 can be seen here next to the Xiaomi Mi One


Build quality / Form factor

Another area in which the V5 initially surprised me was build quality. Being a relatively unknown Chinese manufacturer my expectations were not particularly high but I was pleasantly surprised upon opening the packaging. The build and manufacturing process actually feels quite similar to the Xiaomi Mi one with a nice weight and finish. One of the first things you also notice on handling the device is just how slim this thing is! At 9.2mm it is noticeably slimmer than my Mi One and actually very similar in thickness to the Samsung Galaxy S2, although the camera does protrude from the back.

A sturdy metal band surrounds the bezel and although the nicely tapered polymer back has a matte finish, some may find it a bit slippery. The 5 inch form factor is also not for everyone, personally I love it, looking at my 4 inch Mi one next to the v5 it looks almost comically small in comparison but as expected one handed operation can be a little testing at times. This also isn’t helped much by the 5mm bezel on the left and right hand sides.

While it doesn’t look bad or out of proportion, they are not as slim as some Chinese phones and do add a tiny bit of additional width. But again this is reflected in the low price point. Saying that I compared it to a GS3 and the bezels are actually very similar in size.

Another area where the V5 shines is the power button on the right hand side and volume rocker on the left, both of which feel surprisingly sturdy and responsive, an area where certain devices slip up.

The backlit capacitive buttons are well lit and work ok, although when using nova launcher with the buttons correctly assigned I still find they can be slightly unresponsive at times and require a couple of touches to implement the necessary actions. But again, while the overall impression is one of decent build quality again remember the price point and don’t expect HTC One or iPhone 5 build.

Unfortunately there has also been a slight defect I noticed which has been verified by a few different MoDaCo forum members, which is a small rattling sound created by the LED flash. It’s not a huge issue but personally I find it a bit annoying as it does tend to vibrate a little bit when in call creating a very slight distortion like effect that can be irritating. I tried some electrical tape but to date have found no solution.

Niggles aside it still feels pretty well made and definitely on par with or an improvement over other budget handsets like the Huawei G300. It is also a massive improvement over the original ZTE blade/San Francisco which I also own.

Note the difference in slimness between the 11.9mm Xiaomi Mi One and the 9.2mm V5. Electrical tape around the flash was my failed attempt to fix the rattling issue. 


Connectivity

The V5 is a dual SIM dual standby handset meaning that you can have 2 SIM cards active in your phone at one time ready to make and receive calls. Only one of the SIM slots is 3G capable however. The other SIM slot cannot be used to transfer mobile data. The 3G capable slot uses a micro SIM and the GSM only slot uses a regular size SIM.

The WiFi signal seems to be about on par with my Mi One and the GS2, picking up a strong fast signal from most areas of my 2 story house. No complaints here.

I have not tested Bluetooth, I presume it works ok, but there have been reports of disconnects in certain scenarios.

3G does work however I am using the EE network in the UK which roams between T-Mobile and orange and at times does cause problems. Namely the 3G signal completely disappearing for a few moments or being replaced with ‘E’ or sticking on ‘G’. In Addition the signal icon sometimes shows 3G/H is available but applications simply stop loading content. Facebook in particular fails to pull down certain photos and content although I know the app is not the most efficient at doing this anyway.

These issues could be network specific though and others may not find them an issue.

Now we come to the real Achilles heel of the V5. GPS. I have yet to find a solution that enables the phone to consistently find and keep a lock. I have tried a number of solutions all of which work for a while but after a few hours the phone completely stops locking.

A custom rom from MoDaCo member Tillaz has enabled approximate location via data network, another feature missing from the original stock ROM. Whether the GPS issues can be remedied by future updates remains to be seen.

Software Integration

The V5 comes with a near stock build of Android 4.2.1. I opted for merimobiles rooting / Chinese app removal and Play Store installation service but it turns out that rooting and getting Clockwork mod installed is very easy.

The stock launcher itself is slightly different from a regular stock build as the Apps/Widgets headings in the app launcher are larger than usual. The Google Search widget on the home screen is also non removable. Obviously these are easily remedied by installing your preferred launcher of choice.

Nova Launcher on the V5...


In terms of performance it is a generally smooth and snappy build with hardly any lag or noticeable slowdowns around the OS. Saying that I don’t think it is as smooth as stock android 4.2.2 on the Nexus 4, which probably has the more powerful quadcore Krait cores, 1GB of extra RAM and Google optimizations to thank for that.

Curiously the build does come with a version of Movie studio, which I have not properly tested but does appear to work. Vowney also include a stripped down video player and a custom stripped back version of the old Google music app, which are said to support a range of formats including DivX, XviD and FLAC. There is also a Note book and todo list app.

Unlike a lot of other Android phones holding down down the Menu button as opposed to Home button brings up the Recent apps menu. However when holding the button occasionally the recent apps appear for a split second, then disappear, leaving just a black screen. There are no other glaring software issues to note and app compatibility also seems good. The latest build has introduced a volume bug though which causes a force close in the notification/ringtone volume settings.

Apps and Games tested included Dashclock, Facebook, Snap Chat, BBC Weather, Tapatalk Beta, RoundR, Engadget, The Verge, Gmail, Gmaps, Mobile Uncle Tools, Sector Strike, Guess the word, Instagram (Video now working after update).

The accelerometer works fine and changes orientation at a reasonable speed although I’ve seen faster, as with the proximity sensor which again works but is not as fast to react as my Mi One. Boot times on the V5 are also very quick, much quicker than both my Mi One and the Galaxy S2.

Interestingly Vowney also claim support for OTA wireless updates, although none have materialised yet. I have yet to test OTG either although but there is an app pre-installed to handle wireless input device functionality.

Performance from the MTK6589 is well documented with most antutu scores falling somewhere between the 11,000-13,500 bracket. I have included some benches anyway for reference.


Sound

It's a bit of a mixed bag here. Starting with a plus... the volume through headphones is actually pretty good. Quite loud at the highest level and music in both MP3 and FLAC format sounds pretty rich, full and balanced through my Sennheiser MX780 headphones. The back speaker is reasonably loud although not the loudest I have heard and obviously sounds pretty tinny but is by no means bad - I have heard worse.

In call sound on the other hand is one area I feel the V5 falls short. The in call volume is in my opinion too low and the sound itself noticeably tinny and less full than other handsets I have used. There have also been reports of slight echo, muffle and distortion.

On the plus side the latest firmware appears to have rectified some of the echo issues I was having and Tillaz has provided some sound fixes that do also help to give a more bull balanced sound. It still could be better though in my opinion. Ring tone volume seems reasonable and the speaker phone works but sounds slightly muffled.

Cameras

The V5 sports a 8 Megapixel BSI sensor on the back and a 1.3 Megapixel unit on the front. Before we talk about image quality of the main camera, it should be pointed out that the front camera is to put it bluntly... rubbish. No clarity, very blurry, overly light sensitive, weak colour reproduction etc etc. It may be ok for a video call or 2 but don’t expect much.

The rear camera on the other hand is a different story. Surprisingly good considering the price point. While sharpness, clarity and detailing are evidently not on the level of some of the high end handsets it does do a very reasonable job of capturing pretty well balanced images in well lit conditions. Colour reproduction is actually quite accurate too and the ‘painted’ effect that often affects low end camera images is kept to a minimum. It does however suffer a bit when attempting to capture moving objects and is not great in low light situations either. In low light clarity is lost and a slight glow or ‘haze’ effect to images is noticeable plus the usual graininess.

The camera software itself is quite useful and provides a ‘burst mode’ option, not even found on stock google 4.2 builds, which allows a series of rapid fire images to be taken by holding down the shoot button. Capture is surprisingly quick too. There is also a panorama mode, HDR mode and the usual array of filters and scene settings. The latest software build actually also allows capture of 10mp and 12mp images, when you change the preview aspect to 4:3, interpolated from 8mp I presume. One thing I also noticed is that changing the image properties sharpness to high does improve clarity a bit but the app does not save the setting once you exit.

Video is also of a good standard with low, medium, high and fine options. There is no indication of the resolutions in the settings menu but the fine setting records video at 1920x1088 as opposed to the norm of 1920x1080. Quality again suffers in low light but in daylight it works well and although it could do with some stabilization and increased speed in refocusing it is surprisingly good for such a low price handset.

It must also be noted that after seeing camera image and video samples from both the Jiayu G4 and the UMI X2 I would argue that the V5 is possibly better than both of them in terms of image quality and colour reproduction accuracy. Video is definitely superior.

Sample Images

The first image was taken with HDR mode enabled, all shots at 12mp setting, running the latest firmware build.