Probability of custom roms for Le Max 2 like CM13 (and later CM14) and custom kernels - LeEco Le Max 2 Questions & Answers

Hi togehter,
iam thinking about getting a Le Max 2 (4GB/32GB). The only thing which is holding me off is the current lack of custom roms.
My question: How probable will it be that custom roms like CM13 (and later CM14) and custom kernels will be developed for this telephone?
Are there things which hold people off from developing for this phone? (like for example the missing kernel and driver sources for MediaTek devices).
Thanks a lot for helping me with my decission.
Best reagrds
Galdan

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I'm not a developer nor anything like that, but I really don't see why there would be much of a problem with that. I think the only problem is that the phone is just rare by now and there's no developer's having time, tools or motivation to do that.
Give the development teams some while and I think there'll be CM as a first Custom Rom. Just a guess, I don't know s#!t
Currently, I am on the Stock ROM Eui 5.8 - 13s (I think?) and the shop I bought it from already installed Google Play Services. I really like the rosegold color more in real life than in the photos. I was really surprised by it's good look when I opened the package.
All in all if you have any questions I could answer about the phone, just write me. I'm not that active in the forum but I am surely for the next 7 days or so.
Good to know: On stock Rom it seems the On-The-Go USB isn't really working at all, neither the bluetooth connection (gamepad, speakers) for me. I'll update the phone to latest 14s Rom just now and try again.
Greetings from Germany

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Galdan said:
Hi togehter,
iam thinking about getting a Le Max 2 (4GB/32GB). The only thing which is holding me off is the current lack of custom roms.
My question: How probable will it be that custom roms like CM13 (and later CM14) and custom kernels will be developed for this telephone?
Are there things which hold people off from developing for this phone? (like for example the missing kernel and driver sources for MediaTek devices).
Thanks a lot for helping me with my decission.
Best reagrds
Galdan
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The Le Max 2 is not a Mediatek Device so I would expect that Qualcom will (or allow)release of sources for custom devs

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Hi together,
thanks for your feedback!
Iam not sure if its enough that Qualcom releases theire sources. The problem is also that the drivers for the display or the camera (and so on) are for some smartphones not open source.
I don't know how LeTV is handling this.
But thanks again for your feedback.
Best regards

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Hi guys,
If a phone has what you can consider as "standard components", then the problem is not the ROM itself, but the problem is the so-called "device tree".
If the manufacturer releases enough info on that, a device tree can be made and then used to port more or less each existing ROM.
If it uses standard components, chances are that everything and every feature will work as it should.
I don't know nothing about the LeEco policy about this. So let's hope they will release it. But if TWRP already exists, it's an encouraging sign...

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@NexusPenguin thank you verys much, that post was very insightful

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@katze94 I bought the 32/4gb. So glad tbe the device is more good looking than in pictures. Can you please tell how you manage the screen size and is there a "one-hand" mode or feature?
Best regards

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ItsNewDroid said:
@katze94 I bought the 32/4gb. So glad tbe the device is more good looking than in pictures. Can you please tell how you manage the screen size and is there a "one-hand" mode or feature?
Best regards
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I dont really understand what you mean. I got used to use big phones with my small hands so ive got some "techniques" Holding it onehanded.
What Do you mean by screen size? I havent found out how to resize it, like on iPhone and other android os's

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katze94 said:
I dont really understand what you mean. I got used to use big phones with my small hands so ive got some "techniques" Holding it onehanded.
What Do you mean by screen size? I havent found out how to resize it, like on iPhone and other android os's
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Some android skins have one hand mode to resize the screen so you can get to upper part of screen with one hand. I now have a oneplus one and I'm not sure if I can manage this size.

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Galdan said:
Hi togehter,
My question: How probable will it be that custom roms like CM13 (and later CM14) and custom kernels will be developed for this telephone?
Galdan
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Looks like the very first builds of CM13 are just starting to appear on Chinese forums!
http://bbs.ydss.cn/thread-644656-1-1.html

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mjoach said:
Looks like the very first builds of CM13 are just starting to appear on Chinese forums!
http://bbs.ydss.cn/thread-644656-1-1.html
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Awesome news, thank you for sharing

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mjoach said:
Looks like the very first builds of CM13 are just starting to appear on Chinese forums!
http://bbs.ydss.cn/thread-644656-1-1.html
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Do you know how to download this ROM?
I have an account at their forum, the instructions say to join a group there for getting a link.
Can't find out how to join this group.
The group: 518105701
I'd upload it for you guys, if you can help me getting it.

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Draygon said:
Do you know how to download this ROM?
I have an account at their forum, the instructions say to join a group there for getting a link.
Can't find out how to join this group.
The group: 518105701
I'd upload it for you guys, if you can help me getting it.
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I have no experience myself, but recent post suggested you need to use QQ app (Chinese messaging app).

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Yes, we need the QQ app to join the group.
Is someone able to do? I can't break the language barrier.

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Draygon said:
Yes, we need the QQ app to join the group.
Is someone able to do? I can't break the language barrier.
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I did Download and signed in. Currently I am awaiting the acceptance of the group Administrator. Then I will Download the rom and Upload it for you. I wont test it in the first place, because I am a little bit careful with unknown roms.
Where can I Upload the file for you? I have a uploaded Account and I really like zippyshare. Any better, free and good dl-speed Alternatives?
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uploaded and zippyshare are both fine for me.
Would really appreciate your upload, thanks for helping me out!
What's the size of the ROM?

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Draygon said:
uploaded and zippyshare are both fine for me.
Would really appreciate your upload, thanks for helping me out!
What's the size of the ROM?
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I dont know yet. I registered via 2 devices and none of them were accepted by now from the group. I will Tell you as soon as I am in

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katze94 said:
I'm not a developer nor anything like that, but I really don't see why there would be much of a problem with that. I think the only problem is that the phone is just rare by now and there's no developer's having time, tools or motivation to do that.
Give the development teams some while and I think there'll be CM as a first Custom Rom. Just a guess, I don't know s#!t
Currently, I am on the Stock ROM Eui 5.8 - 13s (I think?) and the shop I bought it from already installed Google Play Services. I really like the rosegold color more in real life than in the photos. I was really surprised by it's good look when I opened the package.
All in all if you have any questions I could answer about the phone, just write me. I'm not that active in the forum but I am surely for the next 7 days or so.
Good to know: On stock Rom it seems the On-The-Go USB isn't really working at all, neither the bluetooth connection (gamepad, speakers) for me. I'll update the phone to latest 14s Rom just now and try again.
Greetings from Germany
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Does Leeco Le Max 2 have USB 3.1 Type C port or USB 2.0 like Oneplus 3, because OP3 have USB 2.0 is confirmed but no info on Le Max 2 is available.
Thank You

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aditya2603d said:
Does Leeco Le Max 2 have USB 3.1 Type C port or USB 2.0 like Oneplus 3, because OP3 have USB 2.0 is confirmed but no info on Le Max 2 is available.
Thank You
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I use an OTG-adapter with an USB 3.0 stick and I get speeds up to 110 MB/s, so I think it can't be USB 2.0 which doesn't reach such speeds...

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Bogeyof said:
I use an OTG-adapter with an USB 3.0 stick and I get speeds up to 110 MB/s, so I think it can't be USB 2.0 which doesn't reach such speeds...
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Now that is all the more reason to go for Leeco Le Max 2 instead of OP3.
Thank you for prompt reply. Kudos