After reporting yesterday that I was suffering serious WIFI issues with the latest stable OTA update on the LeTV Le1, I can happily report that it is now solved.
I posted yesterday that my LeTV Le1, a phone which I really am enjoying, had picked up a nasty WIFI bug in the most recent stable OTA update (5.0.004S). It wasn’t long before GizChina readers and fellow LeTV Le1 phone owners got in touch and told me there was a fix.
Thanks to Hakim Farouk who pointed me in the direction of the experimental ROM 17E for the LeTV Le 1 which he correctly points out fixes the WIFI issues I was having. I had already toyed with the idea of giving the experimental ROM a try but as I hadn’t had issues with the stable ROM (up until the most recent update) I had decided not too.
In addition to fixing my WIFI issues, it the ROM also adds custom icons for certain apps, and also includes double tap to wake feature (settings > accessibility > double tap to brighten screen). I also feel the Le 1 is even snappier and more responsive with this experimental build too!
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Download experimental ROM for LeTV phones here:
- To download the ROM head over to the official LeTV ROM download page here and download 5.0.0117E.
How to manually install ROMs on the LeTV Le 1
- To install 5.0.0117E rename the .zip file to update.zip and place it in the root of your Le 1 directly.
- Turn the phone off.
- Hold the volume up and power button together to get the phone in to recovery mode.
- Choose install from SD card.
- Choose install update.zip (or something along those lines). Don’t check ‘Clear User Data’ or you will loose all of your apps and settings.
- Once installed the LeTV Le 1 will restart. I suggest rebooting once again as the phone was sluggish to start but now runs amazingly well.
I’m now super happy that my LeTV Le 1 is running how it should again, WIFI is working and now I get to see the latest updates on a weekly basis.
Hello. Andi I wanted to know if you have come across tutorials how to root Letv1 (x600)? I want to change DNS settings for mobile data.
check: http://s7yler.blogspot.com/2015/06/letv-s1x600-mt6795-helio-x10-usb-type-c.html,
but I can’t wait to my phone arrive,an I really need to try custom rom from some italian dude, BB72 i think.. use chrome and translate pages. they use LeTV builds, but without bloatware, and more AOSP look
Thank you!
Hi,
i have a small problem with my LeTV x600.
I made a factory reset and know im stucked (just found an english version yesterday) in the chinese Version of TWRP!
Since its in chinese im really not sure which button i should press.
I always receive the message “Service stopped”…
Any ideas? Im lost!
Thanks in advance!
i tried downloading the external ROM as per the instructions given above but it failed with message “error with signature”. Can anybody help on this.
this one, the rom is multi language and based on the latest experimental version.
http://forum.hdblog.it/index.php?/topic/44622-letv-x600-rom-by-bb72-based-on-50003s/page-16
Hi Andy, waiting patiently,i need buy a smartphone and just waiting for your full review to make a decision
It’s been out for a while… https://www.gizchina.com/2015/06/11/letv-1-x600-review/
This is a great phone, I want it too but only if any of the mentioned problems have been solved.
I really hope that Andy will keep using this phone…
I will
will you update your Umi Iron review nonetheless? 😀
Hi Andi Sykes! Hows the battery life and gps after the latest update?
Thanks mate.
well does someone sell letv1 or replace it for my zte blade s6? now I am really interesting in buying one!!
Hello. Andi I wanted to know if you have come across tutorials how to root Letv1 (x600)? I want to change DNS settings for mobile data.
check: http://s7yler.blogspot.com/2015/06/letv-s1x600-mt6795-helio-x10-usb-type-c.html,
but I can’t wait to my phone arrive,an I really need to try custom rom from some italian dude, BB72 i think.. use chrome and translate pages. they use LeTV builds, but without bloatware, and more AOSP look
Thank you!
this one, the rom is multi language and based on the latest experimental version.
http://forum.hdblog.it/index.php?/topic/44622-letv-x600-rom-by-bb72-based-on-50003s/page-16
Hi,
i have a small problem with my LeTV x600.
I made a factory reset and know im stucked (just found an english version yesterday) in the chinese Version of TWRP!
Since its in chinese im really not sure which button i should press.
I always receive the message “Service stopped”…
Any ideas? Im lost!
Thanks in advance!
i tried downloading the external ROM as per the instructions given above but it failed with message “error with signature”. Can anybody help on this.
Hi Andy, waiting patiently,i need buy a smartphone and just waiting for your full review to make a decision
It’s been out for a while… http://www.gizchina.com/2015/06/11/letv-1-x600-review/
This is a great phone, I want it too but only if any of the mentioned problems have been solved.
I really hope that Andy will keep using this phone…
I will
will you update your Umi Iron review nonetheless? 😀
Hi Andi Sykes! Hows the battery life and gps after the latest update?
Thanks mate.
well does someone sell letv1 or replace it for my zte blade s6? now I am really interesting in buying one!!
Hey Andi, can you confirm that LeTV x600 is using 802.11ac too?
@Andi, do you have any dope if LeTV plan to release a 64 GB / expandable storage version of the LeTV Le One?
The maximum it supports is 32 GB, and is just not enough for me.
Hey Andi, can you confirm that LeTV x600 is using 802.11ac too?
@Andi, do you have any dope if LeTV plan to release a 64 GB / expandable storage version of the LeTV Le One?
The maximum it supports is 32 GB, and is just not enough for me.
Hello I haven’t problem with WiFi, but my problem is with audio jack. When I have connect my audio phones to Jack 3.5mm in one position, so in to right headphones not play, but I turn 90 degrees, everything’s all rights. 🙁
Hello I haven’t problem with WiFi, but my problem is with audio jack. When I have connect my audio phones to Jack 3.5mm in one position, so in to right headphones not play, but I turn 90 degrees, everything’s all rights. 🙁
Hi Andy, you have mentioned in the original review that there were signal drops when calling. D’you have any update about it?
Hi Andy, you have mentioned in the original review that there were signal drops when calling. D’you have any update about it?
Hi, I’m using this phone and there are 2 issues I’ve had:
1) Is there a way to install Tinder? play store says it’s incompatible with device…
2) When there is an incoming call of someone I know, I only see the number. only after accepting the call the name shows up.
Are there fixes to those 2 issues?
2) You can try installing Gravitybox for Lollipop. It comes with many usefull features, one of which is “Dialer (Phone) tweaks”.
Hi, I’m using this phone and there are 2 issues I’ve had:
1) Is there a way to install Tinder? play store says it’s incompatible with device…
2) When there is an incoming call of someone I know, I only see the number. only after accepting the call the name shows up.
Are there fixes to those 2 issues?
2) You can try installing Gravitybox for Lollipop. It comes with many usefull features, one of which is “Dialer (Phone) tweaks”.
Hello Andi, do you know how can I install back stock (original) recovery? I rooted the phone and install TWRP but it is in chinese. Thank you
Hello Andi, do you know how can I install back stock (original) recovery? I rooted the phone and install TWRP but it is in chinese. Thank you
i buy taday one, i tray to enter to recovery mode and then the phone its dead no power on help¡¡¡¡¡
i buy taday one, i tray to enter to recovery mode and then the phone its dead no power on help¡¡¡¡¡
Andy, did you have any problems with MMS sending?
Andy, did you have any problems with MMS sending?
I didn´t manage to sync my Google account contacts to the phone numbers list. My google account shows up in “settings”->”accounts” but on the phone contacts the only account it allows to sync with is the Letv account. I even installed 2 more contact apps and none synched. Comes with a lot of apps in chinese. Even the keyboard app in english mode has a lot of chinese characters ! The manual is also in chinese…
Hi Af. You have to install Google Installer, and then download form there the Google Contacts app. Then all will work
No such app on play store. Did you get the name right ?
Hi Af. The Google Installer is not in Play Store, you have to download it separately: http://en.miui.com/thread-3998-1-1.html
or
http://d-h.st/ztjI
From the Google Installer you can then download the Play store and contacts app etc
Thx. I´ve installed the apk but the google apps it allows to install are in chinese. Can you provide a link to an english version ?
When you have installed the apps then they are in english! I dont have an installer apk in english at this moment
I didn´t manage to sync my Google account contacts to the phone numbers list. My google account shows up in “settings”->”accounts” but on the phone contacts the only account it allows to sync with is the Letv account. I even installed 2 more contact apps and none synched. Comes with a lot of apps in chinese. Even the keyboard app in english mode has a lot of chinese characters ! The manual is also in chinese…
Hi Af. You have to install Google Installer, and then download form there the Google Contacts app. Then all will work
No such app on play store. Did you get the name right ?
Hi Af. The Google Installer is not in Play Store, you have to download it separately: http://en.miui.com/thread-3998-1-1.html
or
http://d-h.st/ztjI
From the Google Installer you can then download the Play store and contacts app etc
Thx. I´ve installed the apk but the google apps it allows to install are in chinese. Can you provide a link to an english version ?
When you have installed the apps then they are in english! I dont have an installer apk in english at this moment
andi is the letv one still having wifi issues with the newest ROM? And what is happening with Google contacts? Is it working?
andi is the letv one still having wifi issues with the newest ROM? And what is happening with Google contacts? Is it working?
If i install the latest stable firmware, will it remove my google playstore?
If i install the latest stable firmware, will it remove my google playstore?
Hi..when OTA update will come for letv 1s
Hi..when OTA update will come for letv 1s
I bought Letv 1s X507, Wifi is not working in it..when i enable my wifi, it shows “Obtaining IP address and then saved”..it is not connecting to wifi at all….Please tell me what to do…
Shouldn’t you check with your seller instead?
I bought Letv 1s X507, Wifi is not working in it..when i enable my wifi, it shows “Obtaining IP address and then saved”..it is not connecting to wifi at all….Please tell me what to do…
Shouldn’t you check with your seller instead?
i tried downloading the external ROM as per the instructions given above but it failed with message “error with signature”. Can anybody help on this issue.
i tried downloading the external ROM as per the instructions given above but it failed with message “error with signature”. Can anybody help on this issue.
It’s possible to return to the previous rom i had?
It’s possible to return to the previous rom i had?
Can you please suggest me a method to enable monitor mode on Letv Le 1s X507 … FIRMWARE NOT DETECTED by bcmon …
Can you please suggest me a method to enable monitor mode on Letv Le 1s X507 … FIRMWARE NOT DETECTED by bcmon …
My let Mobile phone WiFi Direct, hotspot and Bluetooth is not working
me too, why this happened always ? this is second time that i found this problem. solve this immediately.
My let Mobile phone WiFi Direct, hotspot and Bluetooth is not working
me too, why this happened always ? this is second time that i found this problem. solve this immediately.
Hi,
My Contacts and dialled nos list is loading very very slowly on my Le1 Pro ( X800).
Is there anyway i can have the phone back to niormal as its working perfectly ok for all other applications.
I already cleared the memory and now have about 22gb of storage available ( mine is the 4gb/64 gb model)
Any help/reply would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.