I connected my phone via wi-fi today and to my surprise, the Update Notification in the phone prompted me that V10E_00 is available (my stock firmware is V10B_00).
I was a little skeptical at first (cause I already tried flashing via kdz updater to v10C and v10A before putting it back to v10B since there really was no difference) so I turned on the official LG Software Updater, and there really is an update available, so decided to go ahead with it.
Will keep you posted on the verdict...
UPDATE: the update went smooth (though I had to manually turn the phone back on).
what i noticed:
1. all apps and contacts and messages are still intact. same bloatware still there too (layar, app advisor, task killer, et al..)
2. 2 new apps in the application directory ("App installer" and "Games")
3. android version is 2.2.1, Build Number FRG83 (it used to be 2.2 and FRF** as I recall)
4. kernel version is 2.6.32.9 dated NOV 30 2010 (it used to be OCT 5, 2010).
5. Phone got unROOTED (as expected)
hope this addresses the random reboots, sd card gets unrecognized and the lgmits error thing... will observe as time flies...
UPDATE 2:
z4root (v1.3) can't root this thing
Best news I've heard... Am a victim of sd card error...
hopefully it does fix it, i'll keep you guys posted in the next few days.
still haven't found a way to re-root this damn thing though... lol!
I am still stuck at V10B. Is V10E already available in the Philippines? When I connect my phone, it always tells me that I have the latest update.
ameragorn: games still laging or not?
Sent from my LG-P500 using Tapatalk
gemarc said:
ameragorn: games still laging or not?
Sent from my LG-P500 using Tapatalk
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Still no update available here in italy :>
Let us know if it solves problem with sdcard and speaker noise
I can't connect to the server.
Maybe everyone is going to the same thing now... :d
Cheers
Do you still notice the high CPU usage when touching the screen?
d3vil said:
Do you still notice the high CPU usage when touching the screen?
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That happens in all Android devices and not only on LG P500.
Google said that problem is almost resolved on Gingerbread.
The most important problem i hope that LG fixed in this new version, its the SD Card Unmount Issue.
Seems that this is more problematic on the P500, as I've had other android phones...
About the SD unmount problem, I've yet to experience it
d3vil said:
Seems that this is more problematic on the P500, as I've had other android phones...
About the SD unmount problem, I've yet to experience it
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That happens, because other Android devices got the armv7 at 1Ghz.
We have an armv6 at 600Mhz, so its natural that we notice that problem more often.
Wait for Gingerbread, Google said the problem is almost minimized
Firmware is here - http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/swdata/WEBSW/LGP500/ATCIBK/V10e_00/V10E_00.kdz
ATCIBK= Philippines TCI/ Telecom concept inc
gemarc said:
Firmware is here - http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/swdata/WEBSW/LGP500/ATCIBK/V10e_00/V10E_00.kdz
ATCIBK= Philippines TCI/ Telecom concept inc
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This is Philippines specific right. Guess LG will roll out country specific ones one by one...
BTW what can be different in the versions except the default apps...
Downloaded, instaled and go back to c
Language¨
Bahasa Ind.
Deutch
English
Espanol
Francais
Italiano
Malay
Portuges
Turkce
and some asia language
Preinstaled
Ndrive, OI file manager, task killer.
No APN list
170 MB free mem
yea, I'll play with it tonight.
thanks
z4 root, oneclick root - not working
Still laging when you touch sreen
@kaitee:
i bought my phone here in manila. i didn't use LG PC Suite 4 to update, i used the LG Mobile Support Tool (http://csmg.lgmobile.com:9002/client/app/B2CAppSetup.exe)
@gemarc:
didn't notice any improvement playing Angry Birds.
@socialdistortion:
the kernel is different as well as the Android build, it is now 2.2.1 buil FRG83 from 2.2 FRF91.
i don't know what's the difference between the 2 builds but i did notice the easier methods of rooting the phone no longer works. must be security patches.
the only thing I'm hoping for is that this fixes the LGMITS force close thing and the SD Card unmounting randomly...
will keep you guys informed as time goes on...
Just installed the latest version. And put back the problem SD card. Hopefully the random unmount problem will be solver
hello. i have bought p500 from vodafone romania. i dont know about you but i dont have the software update menu in about phone settings.
we are still stuck at v10b but no problems here with sd unmount.
can someone give me the LG market because it did't came preinstalled.
gangstar said:
hello. i have bought p500 from vodafone romania. i dont know about you but i dont have the software update menu in about phone settings.
we are still stuck at v10b but no problems here with sd unmount.
can someone give me the LG market because it did't came preinstalled.
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The update is not available OTA. But you can download the firmware and flash with the kdz updater... Check the language availability in the above post...
Related
anyone have any idea when india will be getting the gingerbread update for the p500? i just updated the latest firmware to android 2.2.1 or V10C through the LGMobile Support Tool (which really pissed me off as it kept on hanging and i had to start all over again).
weird thing is i had to re-download the same update of 126 mb loads of times and i was surprised it wasnt the gingerbread after all. it did get stuck midway at 37% while installing and i had to restart my phone by taking the battery out, but when the phone started, it said the latest firmware was installed, which is a very freaky way developed by LG to install updates. was wondering if ive done anything wrong??
also, is V10C really as bad as some forums say?
w.r.t backup - do i need to backup the apps even if they are saved on the memory card? as the support tool says, it needs to by done via astro, as it only backups contacts, photos and videos. any way to save the messages and settings?
Anyone knows why a Xperia10 mobile, turnos off when it tries to use google maps using the GPS?....After I activate the GPS and Try to go to maps, my Xperia10 turns off inmediatelly......
Someone Knows why it happens?
Regards
please any help....!
Go to applications, clear cache and start again.
If that doesn't work, reflash gapps.
idiay198 said:
Anyone knows why a Xperia10 mobile, turnos off when it tries to use google maps using the GPS?....After I activate the GPS and Try to go to maps, my Xperia10 turns off inmediatelly......
Someone Knows why it happens?
Regards
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Are you using gingerbread or freex10?
im newbie about this stuff....Couple of question..
1) How Do I reflash gapps?...
2) If gingerbread or freex10 is a kind of application so then I do not have it. I have android system and all the user application I have is from android market...
Please help with question (1)
idiay198 said:
2) If gingerbread or freex10 is a kind of application so then I do not have it. I have android system and all the user application I have is from android market...
Please help with question (1)
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Sorry but i just couldnt help it. XD
So much for the average Joe jumping over the Android version.
XD
Does your X10 switch off after it has crossed the 15% battery line?
idiay198 said:
Anyone knows why a Xperia10 mobile, turnos off when it tries to use google maps using the GPS?....After I activate the GPS and Try to go to maps, my Xperia10 turns off inmediatelly......
Someone Knows why it happens?
Regards
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Are u using any application killer app? if so then plz check the auto killing list....
or repair with Sesus/reflash.....
idiay198 said:
im newbie about this stuff....Couple of question..
1) How Do I reflash gapps?...
2) If gingerbread or freex10 is a kind of application so then I do not have it. I have android system and all the user application I have is from android market...
Please help with question (1)
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My dear friend,
You obviously have no clue about the whole system, until you get used to operating system, i would recommend that you dont start flashing just yet. let's get you up to date on the whole thing.
Android is an Operating System it helps your hardware interact with the software, Freex10 and gingerbread are like windows XP and windows 7, the latest version of android is 2.3.2 a.k.a Gingerbread, Freex10 is version 2.2.1.
Considering you dont know anything about flashing, i am assuming that you are using the stock OS supplied either 1.6 (Donut) or if you have updated the OS, 2.1 (Eclair). You can verify by going to settings-> About Phone -> Android Version.
Gapps refers to google apps like maps, voice dialer, google search, market etc.
For the time being what i want you to do is tell me which android version you are using and also how exactly this problem started.
Regards
E
Click on the thanks button if my post was of any use to you
No...it turns off when I open Maps o Wisepilot and try to get position using the GPS....few seconds after the app start running ,it switch off and switch on again...
I have android 2.1 updated.... I have an app named Juicedefender and MYLookOut...I delete memory booster app and Auto killer. The maps app star working rigth wit the GPS for a while but few minutes later the phone switch off again....
Try updating apps of it still does not work try flashing the phone by going to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=920746 download the flasher and the firmware from http://www.mediafire.com/?sqv6274anzfzn2x
Extract the flasher zip file, open the program X10FlashTool.exe
If the firmware is of the extension .ftf
copy the firmware to the firmwares folder found in the flasher folder
if the firmware is not in the .ftf format
Advanced -> Bundle creation -> select the folder containg the firmware -> enter details required ( Device, Branding, version) -> select all the files present in the folder list (on the left side) and transfer to the firmware content -> click ok
-> click on flash -> select the firmware -> when asked connect the phone in flasher mode and you are good to go.
If you require busybox or root or xrecovery it will be found in the advanced menu.
Now update Maps and try again,
Regards
E
I was making some test and the problems happen also when I opne GPSTest app. Yesterday I used the SonyEricson Companion Software to repaire the phone (I think is like "reflash the phone"). After that I install superuser, busibox and I rooted my phone. Finally activate the GPS and try to test it using GPSTest app but it works fine for a couple of minutes and after that the phone turned off by itself.... Don´t u think the problem could be the GPS Hardaware instead of software?......By the way , It seems like the problems showed up after I updated my phone fromo android 1.6 to 2.1-updated....
the link you wrote for getting flash and firmware is for xperia X10i but my phone is X10a is there any problem with that? O I need to look for X10a?
idiay198 said:
I was making some test and the problems happen also when I opne GPSTest app. Yesterday I used the SonyEricson Companion Software to repaire the phone (I think is like "reflash the phone"). After that I install superuser, busibox and I rooted my phone. Finally activate the GPS and try to test it using GPSTest app but it works fine for a couple of minutes and after that the phone turned off by itself.... Don´t u think the problem could be the GPS Hardaware instead of software?......By the way , It seems like the problems showed up after I updated my phone fromo android 1.6 to 2.1-updated....
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There is a possibility that it could be your hardware and since no other user is helping us out, i think its best you reflash using SEUS and DO NOT root the phone and go to a nearby service center and show it to them
Yea the firmware link i gave is for x10i, my bad i thought you had a x10i anyways it doesnt matter because i have heard of users who have installed x10i firmware on x10a anyways for the sake of safety of you mobile, in the flasher website, if you scroll down a bit you will find firmware for the x10a
Regards
E
Ok I reflash the way you told me...I selected the firmware for x10a ...everything was OK after I reflash the phone until I see that I do not have data conection anymore!!....I am in mexico and I was paying a data conection using EDge and 3G but after the reflash I can not havit both of them!!....now what_
Thank you so much...I fix the data conection problem...I need to restore my system settings backup. Now it seems to work properly incluiding the GPS....I am gonna test it the rest of the day to confirm is 100% ok....Thanks a lot
Always there to help a person in need bro. Take care and if everything is fine, i would recommed that you root the phone and try out all the features possible on the mobile, make it worth your money
Regards
E
idiay198 said:
Thank you so much...I fix the data conection problem...I need to restore my system settings backup. Now it seems to work properly incluiding the GPS....I am gonna test it the rest of the day to confirm is 100% ok....Thanks a lot
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Did you go back to 1.6 or 2.1? Just in case that it is a hardware problem, i would suggest that you take the phone to your local dealer and ask for a replacement device.
Better act while you still have warranty.
I will do that....after I reflash the phone , the problem comes out again...Afer a couple of minutes I activate the GPS and opened the Maps, the phone crash, I mean it switch off...
Im gonna ask warranty....regards
mine use to do it but it stoped after the third time
I am facing a very annoying problem: my x10 mini(unrooted) automatically gets restarts.
Some of the days it works fine. But once it gets restarts then it restarts atleast 3-4 times a day. I have tried to reinstall the android firmware but still the problem prevails. I keep the phone memory at 21-22MB level, is the problem because of this( But I want to tell you 1 thing that I bought the phone in november and in feb end my phone was not switching on ,then I went to SE service centre they reinstalled the firmware and the problem was solved. Since then I am facing the problem of rebooting, before that it worked fine. I used to keep the phone memory around 2mb in the initial days of purchasing and it worked fine even in 2mb so I guess low phone memory is not a problem. I rooted my phone in november but when service centre employee reinstalled the firmware then I lost rooting.i.e. Now my phone is unrooted). Can the problem be because of SIM card or SD Card(corrupt files which I am aware of) or it is because of some other reason?
I dont want to go to the service centre because I feel that they will just reinstall the firmware which I already have done. It would be great if you could tell me any solution. If not the solution then a user friendly and so technical language using app which show the log of my phone so that I can figure out what happens in the system. But I really want a solution. Please guys help! Hope you guys would bring all your experience into play and help me.
Sent from my E10i using XDA App
Well ..people will need some more specific info ..like are you on the latest SE update ? what programs did u install (seems u did install quite a few as ur phone memory is ~22 MB ). Anything you noticed when it reboots ? Like while doing some operation or running something in particular when this reboot happens ?
Why dont you do a fresh flashing of the latest update through SEUS (not PC companion) and then just stick to the stock ROM (without installing anything else) for 7-10 days and see how it behaves ?
You can always take a backup of ur essentials like SMS and contacts (if you are not syncing ur contacts with google ) before you flash using SEUS.
There are ways to check the logs (using logcat ) but not sure how much effective it might be as u might not be in a position to check logs everytime when your phone reboots.
Hope this helps. Really there was very less inputs available for giving any solution.
I am having the latest android firmware. I updated the android firmware by downloading a firmware file avaible on the sony's website, I don't know what it is called but I surely didn't used pc companion for updating. There is no specific app which I am using when it restarts.
I will give any necessary info which will help you to suggest a solution.
Sent from my E10i using XDA App
you cannot just download a firmware from SE site ..it can be done only by two ways one via PC companion and the other by SE Update service. (SEUS)
And yes , it would be better to reflash through SEUS . It does seem that you have installed lots of things ..better forget them now and just use the stock ROM from SE.
hey there,
Yesterday I've updated my UNBRANDED SGS2 (NON-ROOT/STOCK ROM) to ICS 4.0.3 over kies. Since then I have a problem with the swype keyboard.
Almost Everytime I enter a app (whatsapp, sms ...) or just the memo and want to write sth, swype switches between the NUMBLOCK & the normal keyboard of swype. For this time THE HOLE phone doesn't react when touching it.
After few seconds: Over the notification bar I can switch to samsung keyboard, then i'm back to homescreen!!
when I reEnter the app to write, its all gone and swype/samsung keaboards work propertly.
Is there somebody with the same problem? Or just can give me an advice ?
PS: ONLY for last resort I'll do a hardreset & reinstall ICS with the hole apps.....
I hope for answers & any kind of help !!
best regards from Berlin, Germany to the hole community
Hi Alex, I found this site and your post after searching the same problem. Unfortunately I can't offer any help but I thought I would let you know you are not alone with this. Fingers crossed someone on here can give us advice.
Hey,
i have the same problem with the stock-ics-rom on my S2. I have only one possibility for you til now. But therefore you need root. If your phone is rooted, then uninstall swype with Titanium Backup, AppMonster or something like this. After that load new swype on the homepage of "swype beta" (ask google^^) and install it.
Until now it works fine.
greetings,
Sizilianer42
Have you tried clear Data/ wipe dalvik cache...
Tool-kit said:
Have you tried clear Data/ wipe dalvik cache...
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Here's your answer
alex2787 said:
hey there,
Yesterday I've updated my UNBRANDED SGS2 (NON-ROOT/STOCK ROM) to ICS 4.0.3 over kies. Since then I have a problem with the swype keyboard.
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@alex2787
What you could try is downloading the beta version of skype and install it on your SII.
Maybe that will work and I can tell you that the beta versions are better then the stock versions due regular updates and the possibility to download differtent languages to your swype.
Link: http://beta.swype.com/
dont want to wipe, than as post above said.....
root use root uninstaller / or root explorer remove swype.
now go register on beta.swype.com and install that.
atifsh said:
dont want to wipe, than as post above said.....
root use root uninstaller / or root explorer remove swype.
now go register on beta.swype.com and install that.
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yep...you're right! I Did overlook this message on the beta swype
How will this work?
Easy! Register with an email address accessible via your mobile device and receive a link to download Swype. If your phone came pre-installed with Swype DO NOT download this beta (it won't work).
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probably similar problem here
Hello,
I have experienced a similar problem after updating to ICS (LPQ, then LPS; my i9100 is unbranded, no root, stock roms all the time).
What solved the problem, was to set the Background process limit in the Developer Options (4 processes). Since I have set this, the problem did not occur and it was a couple of weeks ago. Yesterday I set the limit back to standard just to make sure and the problem occurred again.
Anyway, I don't know if it works for you, but it is worth giving a try.
Same issue
Hi there,
I have the exact same issue. After upgrading to 4.0.3 my swype is buggin out.
- I've deleted swype with root rights
- Installed Swype demo via the website
- Cleared Dalvik cache
- Changed the background process limit in the Developer Options to 4 processes
Nothing helped?! Can somebody please help me with this?
hey there,
thx for the answers.
i didn't do anything till now (only to kill some times all of the background processes), but the problem isn't anymore!
@peze01:
hmm, all of the answers are logical to me. maybe you have to try (the last chance) and to do a hard/soft reset ?
I've not got the same problem as you, but swipe somehow today used 56% of my battery, and discharged it in 2 hours !
Sent from my GT-I9100 using XDA
alex2787 said:
hey there,
Yesterday I've updated my UNBRANDED SGS2 (NON-ROOT/STOCK ROM) to ICS 4.0.3 over kies. Since then I have a problem with the swype keyboard.
Almost Everytime I enter a app (whatsapp, sms ...) or just the memo and want to write sth, swype switches between the NUMBLOCK & the normal keyboard of swype. For this time THE HOLE phone doesn't react when touching it.
After few seconds: Over the notification bar I can switch to samsung keyboard, then i'm back to homescreen!!
when I reEnter the app to write, its all gone and swype/samsung keaboards work propertly.
Is there somebody with the same problem? Or just can give me an advice ?
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I have the same problem. I installed ICS and have done a factory reset/wipe cache and the problem persists. At one point it even came up with a swype error about the package not being for my resolution (this is a stock unrooted S2). Some times Swype seems to be in a tight loop even when not being used and the OS monitor app has it continuously using about 46% of my CPU. I usually spot this when the phone seems to get hot for no reason. Restarting the phone seems to be the only way to fix it otherwise it rapidly drains the battery.
Hi there!
I've got exactly the same problem with the Swype Keyboard and ICS (using MIUI v4).
Which Version of Swype are you running ?
same problem
Hi,
I have the same problem as alex2787 and it's driving me crazy! Can't find a fix anywhere, Have hard reset, cleared cache, the works, but problem persists and using slideIT, which is not doing it for me at all and the Greek dictionary is awful.
Swype version: 3.26.92.38235
Firmware: 4.0.3 Vodafone UK variant
Any suggestions much appreciated!
Thanks,
Digital909
i've already solved the problem! but i really dont know how .... -.-
i swiched sometimes between the keyboards (swype/samsung) and restart the phone ...
since then, there is no looping anymore!
alex2787 said:
i've already solved the problem! but i really dont know how .... -.-
i swiched sometimes between the keyboards (swype/samsung) and restart the phone ...
since then, there is no looping anymore!
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Had same problem and solved it ... for a time!
Then freeze by freeze especially when I used Chrome browser
Finally uninstalled and downloaded new Swype Beta ... haven't had any issues since
Mittaa said:
Had same problem and solved it ... for a time!
Then freeze by freeze especially when I used Chrome browser
Finally uninstalled and downloaded new Swype Beta ... haven't had any issues since
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Thanks for the info - can I ask is your device rooted or did you do this on an unrooted device?
Digital909 said:
Thanks for the info - can I ask is your device rooted or did you do this on an unrooted device?
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Have to be rooted, then make a backup using Titanium Backup Root and a uninstall.
On Swype website make account and follow instructions from mail
First time i did it I missed language download and only had Spanish and English (so read instructions)
Second time everything was fine both Dragon and update works.
Don't know whats going to happen next time I flash a firmware ... fear that Swype from firmware will break Swype Beta ... anybody have experience with this?
The problem seems to have gone away for the moment. Since the last time I did the swap between the Samsung IME and Swype keyboard to get around this it hasn't reoccurred, similar to alex2787. I don't think its fixed by any long shot.
My current setup is :-
Swype Version: 3.26.92.38235
Samsung Galaxy S2: GTI9100
Android Version: 4.0.3 (ICS)
Baseband Version: I9100XXLPR
Build Number: IML74K.XWLP3
Kernel Version: [email protected] #3
Stock O2 UK Firmware Non-Rooted
I have exact the same problem even since updating (with Kies) to ICS (4.0.3) on an unbranded/non-root S2:
Occasionally when using Swype it is switching between numlock and normal keyboard. Need to change to Samsung Keyboard and restart app to make it work.
Also, I've noticed that Swype sometimes uses an unusual amount of battery, draining the phone.
What I tried:
* Factory data reset -> Didn't help at all.
* Revert back to GB with Odin -> afterwards couldn't startup phone properly, so:
* Reinstalled ICS with Odin -> Swype didn't work at all (gave the message "Unfortunately Swype stopped working")
* Clicked on all options containing 'wipe' in the recovery/download menu -> Swype worked again, but original problem still occured
* Rooted the phone, so I could delete Swype (with Titanium Backup) and install Swype beta.
Still after all this the original problem hasn't been solved!
It's driving me crazy. I haven't had any reason before to use Odin or to root my phone or anything.
The Mini M8S TV Box is a new budget box running Android 5.1 with the Amlogic S905 and 2GB of Ram.
Review:
Mod Edit: Link leading to affiliate sales links removed
Hello,
it coming with root or how it can be rooted?
Thank you.
The Mini M8S is very intriguing. SD card, Bluetooth, and 2 GB RAM. Just need to find it from a reputable retailer online, since I'm probably going to stay away from Gearbest. Would like to know if this box can be wiped and installed with a vanilla Android OS. Would like to start from scratch and not be running any of their pre-installed junk.
Also kind of a bummer this doesn't do 5G wifi. I would think that all the newer boxes would include it. It's got everything else I'm looking for in a budget Kodi box.
fireman_vt said:
Hello,
it coming with root or how it can be rooted?
Thank you.
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According to the review, it's already rooted. I think the question is whether or not it can be flashed with a different ROM. Hopefully there's a guide out soon. Would love to get vanilla Android on it. (just ordered one off Gearbest)
hello, the seller said that it is ...
Quote:
By Brown Apr-04/2016 12:04:38
Question:
Is this unlocked i.e rooted? I came across many apps that say not supported by this device in the play store. Is this where I should or could side load them by merely downloading the .apk myself ?
Reply::
Hello Brown,
Thank you for your inquiry,it is unlocked but not rooted.You can download the app in the media center like kodi.Have a nice day.
Got mine yesterday from gearbest. It was rooted and I must say I'm very impressed. Very fast and played everything I've tried with no buffering and perfect picture. Very happy
Sent from my SM-N920C using XDA-Developers mobile app
KevandLynds said:
Got mine yesterday from gearbest. It was rooted and I must say I'm very impressed. Very fast and played everything I've tried with no buffering and perfect picture. Very happy
Sent from my SM-N920C using XDA-Developers mobile app
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Hi, can you tell me if this boots when powered or do you have to turn it on with the remote? Thanks.
Gunde said:
Hi, can you tell me if this boots when powered or do you have to turn it on with the remote? Thanks.
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It's powered up as soon as I plugged in the cable
Hello, I also I got one. Well done, compact, without lags. The device is root. Only small usb ports and little available RAM. I personally use a Nova launcher and combined small keyboard with touch.
Best Regards.
(Google translate)
Hi to all. Does anyone know how to reflash the rom in case we need to do so? The device is rooted. A bad apk may cause harm. Where can we find the rom to reflash if this happens?
I've also got e of these but is giving me problems with failed updates and random reboots. Could do with reflashing to see if this solves the problem but I have no idea as to where to get the files from for this device. Anyone know?
Or is there a different firmware I can try?
Cheers
From http://www.gearbest.com/:
By Bryan Apr-12/2016 05:04:55
Question:
Where can I download firmware updates?
Reply::
Hello Bryan,
Please kindly send us e-mail to http://www.gearbest.com/about/contact-us.html. Then we will contact our supplier to ask for the update firmware.
This box is very nice, here are some details:
There is a small hole underneath for the reset button; you can use a toothpick to hold the button while you insert the power. This will give you access to recovery.
Looking at traffic flow I can see it connects to fota4.adups.cn to determine if there is a new update and downloads the updates from: hwfotadown.mayitek.com
Here is the latest patch as of this writing:
http://hwfotadown.mayitek.com/ota/r...04011829-LMY47V-2016041117331460428050687.zip
At this time I am unable to find a full firmware IMG file that I could use with the "USB Burning Tool" (The ultimate recovery, if things go bad)
For me there is no OTA update (says i have the latest), device comes with firmware from 28 of March, It is working fine though.
I installed Selinux mode changer to make Selinux permissive and after reboot the device was unresponsive. I tried the reset procedure as described by tpcip6 above and after a factory restore the device restored the rom perfectly. All apps were there despite the fact that i had uninstalled a couple of them. I was surprised. How could this happen? Is there a hidden recovery partition or something? Anyway i was happy that the box was fully functional again.
r0c0 said:
For me there is no OTA update (says i have the latest), device comes with firmware from 28 of March, It is working fine though.
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I'm getting the same problem. Other people have mentioned that there's an update by my OTA is saying it's up to date even though i have the March version. Even the screenshots from @fireman_vt show an April update.
Thanks to @tcpip6 i've downloaded the new update.
Also, i'm having an issue with Kodi and SPMC where any 5.1 file i play with passthrough enabled causes audio drops every few seconds (i'm using HDMI). Hopefully the updated can help with this issue.
pratikp16 said:
I'm getting the same problem. Other people have mentioned that there's an update by my OTA is saying it's up to date even though i have the March version. Even the screenshots from @fireman_vt show an April update.
Thanks to @tcpip6 i've downloaded the new update.
Also, i'm having an issue with Kodi and SPMC where any 5.1 file i play with passthrough enabled causes audio drops every few seconds (i'm using HDMI). Hopefully the updated can help with this issue.
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Did you manually applied the update and did it work?
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Did you manually applied the update and did it work?
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I am still at work so haven't had a chance. I hope it's as simple as booting into recovery and flashing? Will try an OTA just before in case.
pratikp16 said:
I am still at work so haven't had a chance. I hope it's as simple as booting into recovery and flashing? Will try an OTA just before in case.
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Dont think you need recovery, just copy the file to root of sdcard and then in the update app choose offline.
Maybe they removed the update because of issues like the disappearing of google play store?