Hello ladies and gentlemen,
This is my first looong post here. This is my journey with the new Mi5. I own it for 3 days now and I desperately need help with Android Auto.
After 2 weeks of waiting, I finally received my White Mi5 Pro from AliExpress. I love everything about the phone, the design, the build, the weight, the ceramic glass... For your information, I have been a fan of OnePlus and I'm currently using OnePlus 2 as my daily driver. It runs Hydrogen, because I hate the OxygenOS. In the past I flashed MIUI6 into my OnePlus 2 and I absolutely love the UX. I think this is the how all Android ROM should go for. So I didn't want to buy the OnePlus 3 when it came out, and ordered a Mi5 Pro instead.
My Mi5 Pro came with a Chinese stable ROM of course with loads of useless Chinese bloatware. After booting it up, I immediately checked for ROM update and did upgrade to the latest version (MIUI 7.5 | Stable 7.5.6.0 MAACNDE). Then I realized I need Google Play Store to download all my apps. As an Android developer, my life has been with Google since forever.
So of course I searched everywhere on the internet for ways to install Google Play Services. I did find the package that would allow me to use Google Play Store. The package is at http://en.miui.com/thread-285420-1-1.html. I managed to install it successfully and got all my regular apps downloaded from the Play Store. So far so good. The ROM still has the some Chinese in there but that's OK, as long as I have all the apps I want.
Did I mention I'm an Android developer? I need to go to work to pay for this wonderful device if they come out with another model next years right? I can't live without Android Auto and this is the main reason I bought the Civic. So I got in my car, a new 2016 Civic EX-T (T is for the Turbocharge FYI) and wait for the ANDROID AUTO to come up. It never came. OK, maybe the permission issue? I granted all permissions to Google Play Serivces, Android Auto, Maps etc. Didn't work. I turned off Permission completely. No hope too.
To debug more, I notice that Android Auto works with the OnePlus 2 when the device is connected in the USB MTP mode. By default, when I plug my phone to my laptop, the default connection mode is USB charging only. I knew I needed to change the default USB connection mode. I searched around and found this wonderful app MIUI USB Settings https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.vincze.usbsettings&hl=en as it is highly suggested by a lot of people. Plugged in the phone to my Mac, launched the app, it showed a white screen when it's supposed to show a Setting page for me to select the USB connection mode. Nice, I guessed MIUI7 changed this page to another URI so the app couldn't find it. I searched again and found that for Android 6 device, the USB Configuration is inside the Developer mode. I went in there and changed it to MTP protocol. But after I selected if from the list, it came back to charging only. Is this the bug right there??? I tried to select PTP, and it came back to Charging only too. Looks like MIUI7 likes to be charged so much. This is why everytime I plug the phone to my car, Android Auto can't launch because it's always in charging mode, meaning no data communication between my phone and the car. Why are we not able to set the default USB connection mode to MTP?
I then decided to manually change to MTP after connecting to my car. The car shows "Loading...' (yes! it recognized there's an Android Auto device connected) but that's it. Android Auto was not loaded in my car's touch screen. I looked back to the phone and saw "Google Play services has stopped".
Being an engineer, I did not give up. I thought it's due to the ROM issue. I went back to the download sitehttp://en.miui.com/download-299.html#435 and downloaded the Developer version (which is MIUI 8). Re-installed all the Gapps and restored all data. Everything worked. However I Android Auto didn't show up in the car touch screen when connected. I saw the "Android Auto connected to car" notification on the phone but that's it. I thought the cable had problem so I tried with the OnePlus 2 and the car show Android Auto after 1 second.
Again, I refused to give up. In the past I flashed so many ROMs onto the OnePlus 2 so I wanted to flash the global version onto Mi5 to use the gapps coming with it with the hope Android Auto would work. I researched more and knew that my Mi5 Pro came with a locked bootloader therefore I can't flash anything nor root it. So I searched more and knew that the only way to unlock bootloader is to apply for it and wait for the approval. Seriously Xiaomi, why do you make the process so hard? I applied a few days ago and now I had to wait for the approval? Why can't you automatically approve it and not manually? If the Xiaomi team is reading this please could you approve my request? My UID is (catennacio UID: 3262109).
So I'm stuck now, can't do anything with the locked bootloader. All the Gapps I tried (including the ones with Google Installer v2) crashed when connecting to the car. Then I searched more and found this http://en.miui.com/thread-299790-1-1.html . Huraaayy! I can still flash Global ROM to a bootloader locked device? Nice. I read the article just to know that I need a god darm Engineering cable!!!! Where can I get it? On AliExpress! When will I get it if I order? Another 3 weeks!!! Oh god why!! Why do you make my life so miserable?
So I'm really stuck now! I go back to my OnePlus 2 and it still works with the car. The Mi5 is not bricked but it's sitting on my table as a brick to keep my papers from flying. I can't use it without Android Auto working. All I can do is to wait (which I hate) for the bootloader to be unlocked, flash the global ROM and pray that Android Auto work.
With the new MIUI 8 Global Public beta coming out on Jul 11, I hope the dev team could take a look at this before releasing it, because I can't wait for another 1 month for the Stable release:
1. Please fix the USB default connection mode to be MTP, or at least allow people to change to. In MTP it's still charging. For a developer like me it's very annoying to see ADB doesn't recognize the phone because it's in the wrong mode and I have to manually change it to MTP.
2. Please really take a look into the Gapps you are puting in. I've been through a hellish experience trying to find a good Gapps package that has proper contact sync, supports multiple Google accounts well, and has PlayStore download apps on LTE. I have an unlimited package data but somehow the Gapps I use "Waiting for LAN to download because of the package size". More importantly, could you please test and assure that Android Auto will work? Because if not, after my bootloader is unlocked, I will have to install another ROM that supports Android Auto properly.
I'm sorry if this is too long, but my original excitement with the new device is now gone. I have to go back to my OnePlus 2. If you want to help, please approve my bootloader unlocking application so I can still keep trying...
If anyone knows a way to make a locked Mi5 work with Gapps and Android Auto please let me know!
Thanks for reading. Peace!
I haven't tried Android Auto (and don't have a car anyways) so I can't confirm if my Gapps work with it. Some people on the MIUI forums claim that it works on their phones here: http://en.miui.com/thread-249360-1-1.html, so it may be a Gapps issue. I personally downloaded an auto-installer off the Mi App Store, which seems to work fine with the exception of my Google Calendar facing sync problems.
However, I have unlocked my bootloader, and if memory serves it took less than 10 days for the request to be approved. Check the MIUI unlock application page--if it redirects to http://en.miui.com/unlock/download_en.html, you'll be able to download and use their unlocker. You could also download the application first and try your luck, it will have you log in to your Mi account then verify if your account's been approved.
Additionally: the "Waiting for LAN..." message appears because MIUI's download manager has a limit set for mobile data downloads by default. Go into the downloads setting page and switch the download size limit to unlimited.
littlecaten said:
Hello ladies and gentlemen,
This is my first looong post here. This is my journey with the new Mi5. I own it for 3 days now and I desperately need help with Android Auto.
After 2 weeks of waiting, I finally received my White Mi5 Pro from AliExpress. I love everything about the phone, the design, the build, the weight, the ceramic glass... For your information, I have been a fan of OnePlus and I'm currently using OnePlus 2 as my daily driver. It runs Hydrogen, because I hate the OxygenOS. In the past I flashed MIUI6 into my OnePlus 2 and I absolutely love the UX. I think this is the how all Android ROM should go for. So I didn't want to buy the OnePlus 3 when it came out, and ordered a Mi5 Pro instead.
My Mi5 Pro came with a Chinese stable ROM of course with loads of useless Chinese bloatware. After booting it up, I immediately checked for ROM update and did upgrade to the latest version (MIUI 7.5 | Stable 7.5.6.0 MAACNDE). Then I realized I need Google Play Store to download all my apps. As an Android developer, my life has been with Google since forever.
So of course I searched everywhere on the internet for ways to install Google Play Services. I did find the package that would allow me to use Google Play Store. The package is at http://en.miui.com/thread-285420-1-1.html. I managed to install it successfully and got all my regular apps downloaded from the Play Store. So far so good. The ROM still has the some Chinese in there but that's OK, as long as I have all the apps I want.
Did I mention I'm an Android developer? I need to go to work to pay for this wonderful device if they come out with another model next years right? I can't live without Android Auto and this is the main reason I bought the Civic. So I got in my car, a new 2016 Civic EX-T (T is for the Turbocharge FYI) and wait for the ANDROID AUTO to come up. It never came. OK, maybe the permission issue? I granted all permissions to Google Play Serivces, Android Auto, Maps etc. Didn't work. I turned off Permission completely. No hope too.
To debug more, I notice that Android Auto works with the OnePlus 2 when the device is connected in the USB MTP mode. By default, when I plug my phone to my laptop, the default connection mode is USB charging only. I knew I needed to change the default USB connection mode. I searched around and found this wonderful app MIUI USB Settings https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.vincze.usbsettings&hl=en as it is highly suggested by a lot of people. Plugged in the phone to my Mac, launched the app, it showed a white screen when it's supposed to show a Setting page for me to select the USB connection mode. Nice, I guessed MIUI7 changed this page to another URI so the app couldn't find it. I searched again and found that for Android 6 device, the USB Configuration is inside the Developer mode. I went in there and changed it to MTP protocol. But after I selected if from the list, it came back to charging only. Is this the bug right there??? I tried to select PTP, and it came back to Charging only too. Looks like MIUI7 likes to be charged so much. This is why everytime I plug the phone to my car, Android Auto can't launch because it's always in charging mode, meaning no data communication between my phone and the car. Why are we not able to set the default USB connection mode to MTP?
I then decided to manually change to MTP after connecting to my car. The car shows "Loading...' (yes! it recognized there's an Android Auto device connected) but that's it. Android Auto was not loaded in my car's touch screen. I looked back to the phone and saw "Google Play services has stopped".
Being an engineer, I did not give up. I thought it's due to the ROM issue. I went back to the download sitehttp://en.miui.com/download-299.html#435 and downloaded the Developer version (which is MIUI 8). Re-installed all the Gapps and restored all data. Everything worked. However I Android Auto didn't show up in the car touch screen when connected. I saw the "Android Auto connected to car" notification on the phone but that's it. I thought the cable had problem so I tried with the OnePlus 2 and the car show Android Auto after 1 second.
Again, I refused to give up. In the past I flashed so many ROMs onto the OnePlus 2 so I wanted to flash the global version onto Mi5 to use the gapps coming with it with the hope Android Auto would work. I researched more and knew that my Mi5 Pro came with a locked bootloader therefore I can't flash anything nor root it. So I searched more and knew that the only way to unlock bootloader is to apply for it and wait for the approval. Seriously Xiaomi, why do you make the process so hard? I applied a few days ago and now I had to wait for the approval? Why can't you automatically approve it and not manually? If the Xiaomi team is reading this please could you approve my request? My UID is (catennacio UID: 3262109).
So I'm stuck now, can't do anything with the locked bootloader. All the Gapps I tried (including the ones with Google Installer v2) crashed when connecting to the car. Then I searched more and found this http://en.miui.com/thread-299790-1-1.html . Huraaayy! I can still flash Global ROM to a bootloader locked device? Nice. I read the article just to know that I need a god darm Engineering cable!!!! Where can I get it? On AliExpress! When will I get it if I order? Another 3 weeks!!! Oh god why!! Why do you make my life so miserable?
So I'm really stuck now! I go back to my OnePlus 2 and it still works with the car. The Mi5 is not bricked but it's sitting on my table as a brick to keep my papers from flying. I can't use it without Android Auto working. All I can do is to wait (which I hate) for the bootloader to be unlocked, flash the global ROM and pray that Android Auto work.
With the new MIUI 8 Global Public beta coming out on Jul 11, I hope the dev team could take a look at this before releasing it, because I can't wait for another 1 month for the Stable release:
1. Please fix the USB default connection mode to be MTP, or at least allow people to change to. In MTP it's still charging. For a developer like me it's very annoying to see ADB doesn't recognize the phone because it's in the wrong mode and I have to manually change it to MTP.
2. Please really take a look into the Gapps you are puting in. I've been through a hellish experience trying to find a good Gapps package that has proper contact sync, supports multiple Google accounts well, and has PlayStore download apps on LTE. I have an unlimited package data but somehow the Gapps I use "Waiting for LAN to download because of the package size". More importantly, could you please test and assure that Android Auto will work? Because if not, after my bootloader is unlocked, I will have to install another ROM that supports Android Auto properly.
I'm sorry if this is too long, but my original excitement with the new device is now gone. I have to go back to my OnePlus 2. If you want to help, please approve my bootloader unlocking application so I can still keep trying...
If anyone knows a way to make a locked Mi5 work with Gapps and Android Auto please let me know!
Thanks for reading. Peace!
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Lol... Sell your civic and buy a real car[emoji23]
Or
Sell your Mi5 and buy a real phone?
Do you have any update, I have the same problem.
Hi there. I'm using MIUI 8 global developer with Gapps preinstalled on mi 5. I tried everything you tried on a CLA 250. LOVE IT BTW. I'm suspecting it could be the cable. I will try and let you know.
TheDriller said:
Lol... Sell your civic and buy a real car[emoji23]
Or
Sell your Mi5 and buy a real phone?
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Wrong answer! I have them both a Civic and Mi5
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Hi guys
Little help needed.. I've had the phone since Aug 09. Had loads of problems with it, but have now decided after nearly a year to update phone as I've lost all notification lights, the charging light, etc. etc. It's not a great phone at the moment!
Donwloaded latest ROM from the HTC site, plugged in phone, and it wouldn't work. Something about the abl, or acb? Wouldn't connect properly when searching etc.
Anyway round it, Tried disconnecting from net, but figure it needs the connection. But didn't work either way.
Is the latest Orange update the one to go for? Does it help the lousy signal, the frozen text messages?
When it says you lose all data, can someone clarify that for me please? Numbers, Sim card info, Phone numbers info, Pics, Music, Email set ups? etc. etc.?
Thanks
Which ROM have you tried?
If you haven't tried it yet, try the VillainROM 12 I think its pretty stable.
Hi, its the latest one for Orange on the HTC forum, but that's not the problem.
It's the fact I can't get the programme to take. It's that ab thing that keeps stopping me and the ROM just exits..
If your ROM is rooted then you shouldn't install the HTC official updates, instead look at the developers forum here and try ROMs from there. For example VillainROM 12 and many others are based on the latest official HTC update.
If your ROM is not rooted, I am not sure what the problem is. Assuming you don't want to root it, maybe you can get support either from HTC or from the shop you bought it at.
Have you got the latest HTC Sync installed?
Hi
Thanks for your replies.
No, not rooted, not anything, since I got it 12 months ago. Other than plugging into pc to transfer pics which always worked. HTC sync? Not aware of?
Never updated Rom ever, but its given me so much grief over the last year, I get maybe 2 web pages and then it freezes for ages and the green line sits for 10 mins before another page. Is that the nature of this phone? Would an update make a difference to that problem?
I downloaded few apps the other night and removed them and now all lights notifications and charging lights don't work. Typing is so laggy and painful to do. Texts won't scroll for minutes...
I just can't understand how everyone says this phone is so great?
I know its a year old now but its always been like this.
Any help much appreciated.
Install HTC Sync and you're problems should go away, though you may need to boot into fastboot and install the driver for that too for the update to work. I can describe that if necessary.
Thanks again ...
Fastboot? Lost me on that one
What does the Rom update erase?
Will try this tomorrow and see if I can get sync on there
You lose everything, but considering the problems you're having this may not be a bad thing. You can backup certain data without root access (such as texts i believe) but that is about it. Check out SMS Backup & Recovery for that. HTC Sync will do contacts (though you should really be using Google contacts by now rather than phone or sim).
Having said that you should lose nothing on your SD card, but I would format that after putting the new system on just in case (so backup to computer etc).
I'll explain fastboot if it's needed. Post back detailed error messages if you get any after installing HTC Sync.
Thank you for your help. I will attempt that when I'm at home, can't do at work.
Forgot to ask, have many others had the phone switching itself off problem? It still does this, and only when you remove battery will it switch on again. No idea why, but you can press every button and nothing doing till battery is removed. Love to know what causes that...
I'm a great ad for this phone huh.
This iPad Air 2 clone from Onda: http://www.onda-tablet.com/onda-v91...reen-ram-2gb-octa-core-3g-android-tablet.html
Looks rather nice, (and very cheap) for what it is, the question is does anyone have one, and what's the battery life like?
I'm currently running an old (original) Nexus 7 Running 5.02 lollipop. It's usable. But having just bought my mother a ASUS HD7 (also an Intel build) http://www.theverge.com/2014/12/12/7377323/best-cheap-tablet-you-can-buy and seen how it performs in comparison I think it's time for an upgrade.
This: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2776829 seems to be how to root one, but I'm more interested in build quality and feel
So does anyone have one?
NOTE: These are INTEL ROMS for Baytrail, etc. https://01.org/android-ia/downloads
praxis22 said:
This iPad Air 2 clone from Onda: http://www.onda-tablet.com/onda-v91...reen-ram-2gb-octa-core-3g-android-tablet.html
Looks rather nice, (and very cheap) for what it is, the question is does anyone have one, and what's the battery life like?
I'm currently running an old (original) Nexus 7 Running 5.02 lollipop. It's usable. But having just bought my mother a ASUS HD7 (also an Intel build) http://www.theverge.com/2014/12/12/7377323/best-cheap-tablet-you-can-buy and seen how it performs in comparison I think it's time for an upgrade.
This: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2776829 seems to be how to root one, but I'm more interested in build quality and feel
So does anyone have one?
NOTE: These are INTEL ROMS for Baytrail, etc. https://01.org/android-ia/downloads
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Hi, got one on order - delivery next week, I hope, according to the email received today. I ordered the Android Only version - the dual boot Android / Win 8 was quite a bit more and I already have a MS Win 8 tablet which I dont like so didn't need the pain Also it was USD40 cheaper, so spent themoney on a memory card.
I also have an iPad Air Mini, so it will be interesting to compare to see if the Onda can match an iPad - not quite a direct comparison, but will be interesting.
http://www.onda-tablet.com/onda-v919-3g-air-9-7-inch-retina-screen-ram-2gb-octa-core-3g-android-tablet.html
Jeff
Jeff, tell us how the tablet is. what are the features like? how is the dual boot? etc....
Sorry for delay - I didn't get an email note to say a reply had been posted!
Anyway, I bought the Android version as I have a Win 8 tablet and hate it.
As usual for a Chinese item, it was configured for English (US) and has a selection of rather "unusual" programs and apps loaded as standard. Most are in-built into the ROM and cannot be deleted.
It is, basically, a large Android Phone running 4.4.2. It has a well configured 16Gb internal USB drive of which approx 12Gb is free to load apps. I have put a 64Gb TF card in and it is recognised and formatted automatically. It has a Micro SIM slot but my WorldSIM card is not recognised as it does not pull-in the SIM tools from the SIM card so cannot find a signal. I will buy a PAYG SIM from Tesco when I next go there.
It proved impossible to root the ROM using all of the APK or USB type methods - 4.4.2 is known to be extremely difficult and 4.4.3 almost impossible (I have read). I saw an add on the web for a USD39.95 root or your money back. Nothing ventured, Nothing gained, so I clicked on the link. A chat box opened and I discussed the issue (Chinese tablet / 4.4.2 etc.) and the techy guy said it was 50/50. He did confirm that if it didn't work there would be no damage and a full refund; if it did work, then that's good. I paid by PayPal and as soon as it went through, I got an invite to allow remote access. The tech guy downloaded iRoot (which has already failed for me) as well as a small toolkit. He ran a DOS promt and got the phone to be recognised - this is the secret that made it work; a standard USB/Phone driver is not working well with 4.4.2.
Once the phone saw the USB connection, he ran iRoot and after 5 minutes and a few reboots, it was rooted. He then tidied up the PC by deleting the files he had downloaded.
On the tablet, I now had a rooted ROM and a selection of new Chinese icons (SuperCLeaner / SuperUser and a few "extras"). Being untrustworthy, I wanted to replace those a.s.a.p. but being careful not to disturb anything that might un-root me. I went to bed, it was 11:30 and I didn't want to make any mistakes.
This morning, I researched what was available. First install was BUSYBOX FREE which I have always read is a util you should install. Next was SuperSU which is the utility that is normally part of a "Western" root process. As it loaded, it complained that there was already a SuperUser App installed (the Chinese one) so I ticked the box to say "replace it" and kept my fingers crossed. All went OK, rebooted and I now had SuperSU up and running. Next app to look at was the Chinese SuperCleaner which kept popping up saying it was cleaning up the cache etc. Made me suspicious. So, first thing was to get rid of it. It was a simple drag and uninstall.
I was still left with a lot of icons of unknown use (Chinese Characters / Chinese Browser / Chinese email app etc etc) that were part of the ROM and couldn't be deleted.
Next App load : Root App Deleter - says it all. I ran it in "Junior" mode (so no irrepairable damage can be done) and "disabled" everything I culd recognise - this removes the icon from the desktop, but does not delete the App. I will wait a few days and if nothing falls over, I will go back and run as "Professional" which allows permanent (and irreplaceable) deletion.
Next App : Root Explorer which, like a file explorer, lets you look everywhere.
Next App : Titanium Backup - allows you to backup to SD card or elsewhere Apps, setting etc.
Logged into Google / Playstore, clicked "My Apps" and started downloading all of teh Android Apps I wanted to replicate on the tablet (TV, Radio, AllCast, Netflix . . . etc)
There are a few very important apps which are involved with the Root, so Icreated a Root folder and moved all of the icons into it. ALso there were a few Chinese icons that I could not get ris of, so they went in the folder as well. I then moved it to the last desktop well out of the way - out of sight, out of mind
Interestingly, it looks like the full phone hardware is built in as well - along with SMS messaging app there is a phone dialler. I *#06# on the keypad and got an IMEI response and there is a phone onhook/offhook ability, so I assume there is a workin phone. Without a SIM, I cant try it (yet).
Downside : the wireless receiver is a little deaf - my iPad gets a 90% signal almost everywhere int he hosue, this droped the signal upstairs and gives a 75% signal strength within sight of the wireless router. This is a common complaint with Chinese phones and tablets.
So, for less than £100, you get a 9.7" iPad looking tablet, running Android 4.4.2 - not bad at all.
Quick update - PAYG 3G sim works fine- it is a phone as well, works perfectly but a bit large to hold to the ear - so a phone headset is best.
Hi guys. Just got confirmation that the 32/4 GB model I ordered has been dispatched so hoping to receive it in a week or two. Will need to get it up and running ASAP when it arrives, because my daughter is itching to get her hands on my current phone to replace her broken one, but as this is my first LeTV/LeEco phone, and my first Chinese grey import phone, I am a little confused about where to start to get it set up as I need. I am not sure if it is coming factory sealed with the Chinese stock firmware, or with a reseller installed ROM, but since the reseller said it is "preinstalled" I'm guessing factory stock. I have read through many of the threads on these XDA pages for the device, but as there are various ROMS and various stock SKUs it is a bit overwhelming. Hope you guys can give me your opinions.
How I am hoping to get the phone set up is as follows: at least basic Google functionality (Play Store, Calendar Sync, Contacts Sync), as little visible Chinese language as possible (preferably none), no active bloat (I definitely don't want to see the LeEco TV and video crap). Stability and decent battery life are more important to me than trying to get a more vanilla android experience, so I am thinking a stock ROM or stock-based ROM are better for me than trying Resurrection or CM (at least at first).
I am wondering if I should (a) stay with the stock Chinese firmware, try to install basic google apps and root/debloat it myself, or (b) flash the stock Indian firmware and root/debloat it myself, or (c) flash one of the debloated stock based ROMS. And if I go for option (c), I am not really sure whether to go for TeamSpain or Cuoco. What are their relative merits or demerits?
Hope some of you guys who already have this phone can give me your recommendations. Thanks!
P.S. My native language is English and I do not require any other languages (as long as I can install Google Japanese keyboard)
I've had mine for two weeks.
1. Download all the updates (latest 17s)
2. You can then choose between US or UK English.
3. Play store is pre-installed so download all the apps you prefer, like mail, browser, calender etc. and in App management go to Default apps at the bottom and then make your choice.
4. Remove the Le TV screen on the left of the home screen by long press it and click on the eye on the top and Le TV will dissappear next time.
5. To remove the Live button on the home screen you have to download a Launcher, I have the Nova launcher (Prime) and with the Prime version I can hide all the bloatware apps.
6. The Leeco bloatware is very resource friendly and
doesn't use upp any battery for what I can notice and with a launcher like nova there is no need to potentially ruin your phone already because Leeco will probably provide a couple more updates.
Any questions feel free to ask
@Barnis78 has already mentioned the most important things.
i for one use it with the Standard Rom Chinese 17s and Google Stock Launcher. And i Love it.
I don't remove Bloatware cause as Barnis mentioned it's no Problem at all, and you've got the Advantage that you get all the ota updates..
Thanks guys, that's really good stuff to know. I have Nova Prime too, so if the bloat is not impacting on device resources I may just do as you guys and go stock.
@Barnis78 do contacts sync properly with Google?
kanagawaben said:
@Barnis78 do contacts sync properly with Google?
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It did not with 16s, it turned out that the Google account settings didn't have the Contact option so I downloaded the Google contact sync 6.0.1 apk and restarted the phone and it worked. You will have 17s version
when the phone is updated so check when the Google account is setup if you have Contacts sync in the settings.
One more thing, if your calls disconnects after 2-3 minutes, go to the Dual Sim & mobile network settings and turn of VoLTE HD calls.
Barnis78 said:
It did not with 16s, it turned out that the Google account settings didn't have the Contact option so I downloaded the Google contact sync 6.0.1 apk and restarted the phone and it worked. You will have 17s version
when the phone is updated so check when the Google account is setup if you have Contacts sync in the settings.
One more thing, if your calls disconnects after 2-3 minutes, go to the Dual Sim & mobile network settings and turn of VoLTE HD calls.
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Calls? 2-3 minute... calls? What are they?
kanagawaben said:
Calls? 2-3 minute... calls? What are they?
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Phone calls, they did disconnected after 2-3 minutes when talking to people. I didn't know what the reason was at first but the reason was the 'Volte HD call' setting. You have to phone a person who also have the same setting, the carrier also has to support it of course.
Barnis78 said:
Phone calls, they did disconnected after 2-3 minutes when talking to people. I didn't know what the reason was at first but the reason was the 'Volte HD call' setting. You have to phone a person who also have the same setting, the carrier also has to support it of course.
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Sorry mate, I was just joking - you know, phone calls, nobody makes phone calls anymore.
Actually, I do hardly make or receive any calls nowadays. But your info is good to know anyway. Thanks.
I'm thinking it might be better to flash the latest official Indian firmware, rather than the Chinese. I gather the Indian one has Google play services already built-in. Is it a simple process to flash that one? And is there any disadvantage to using the Indian firmware over the Chinese?
I'm also interested in the same, wether Chinese or Indian is the better deal regarding Stock firmware?
Restfettn said:
I'm also interested in the same, wether Chinese or Indian is the better deal regarding Stock firmware?
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I'm running stock and the latest Chinese 19s, there isn't a single issue up until now. I had to recalibrate the fingerprint though. The battery life is very good, I charge once every 24 hours, I get like 6 hour more compared to the 17s version.
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I'm running stock and the latest Chinese 19s, there isn't a single issue up until now. I had to recalibrate the fingerprint though. The battery life is very good, I charge once every 24 hours, I get like 6 hour more compared to the 17s version.
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How do you update to the 19s? Do you have to do it via TWRP, or you can simply change the rom file to update.zip and then update from the file manager? Thanks
Barnis78 said:
I'm running stock and the latest Chinese 19s, there isn't a single issue up until now. I had to recalibrate the fingerprint though. The battery life is very good, I charge once every 24 hours, I get like 6 hour more compared to the 17s version.
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Was using Cuoco92 latest 17S based, but flashed stock 19S last night. It's a lot more effort to get it set up - get google stuff installed and working properly, root, debloat etc. But once it is done it seems to be working well. Latest xposed v86 works, fingerprint sensor works well, they fixed the theme selector bug (though I use Google Now launcher, so that isn't really relevant to me). Not sure about battery yet, but 17S was ok so if it is the same I'll be happy.
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How do you update to the 19s? Do you have to do it via TWRP, or you can simply change the rom file to update.zip and then update from the file manager? Thanks
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I'm running original, no root so with this update you download and place the file in the root directory in the internal memory, (no subfolders) I downloaded direct to my phone so I had to cut the file from Download directory and place it direct in the internal memory, the phone won't find the file otherwise. Then you have to rename the file to update.zip. Then go to System Update in settings and do a Local update, the phone will find the file automatically. Just leave the phone when it's updating, it will take several minutes.
I am also running 17s stock chinese firmware. I have Nova launcher and everything seems to be working fine. my carrier does not support VoLte so I have it disabled.
I am holding off on the 19s until its deemed stable by Leeco and add it to their OTA update. I dont want to beta test it
19S, with root and xposed, gravity box, and the leaked Pixel launcher is very stable and useable. Very pleased with it.
Started having a lot of problems with play store yesterday, both on Chinese 19S and 17S-based Cuoco92. In the end I decided it was too much hassle and just installed the Indian 16S. It gets lower Antutu scores and you have no control over the Dolby Atmos settings (as far as I can find) but otherwise it's stable and smooth and has a lot less bloat than the Chinese firmware. Overall, it's probably a better option I reckon.
kanagawaben said:
I'm thinking it might be better to flash the latest official Indian firmware, rather than the Chinese. I gather the Indian one has Google play services already built-in. Is it a simple process to flash that one? And is there any disadvantage to using the Indian firmware over the Chinese?
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Battery drain issue at X2_X820-OS-OP-FGXOSOP5801607292S firmware Indian firmware.
For some reason my phone pretty much discharges 30% itself in about 12 hours while idle. WiFi is off, GPS is off, Bluetooth is off, Sync is off, all opened programs are closed. On LE_X2_X820-CN-FN-FEXCNFN5801607221S-5.8.016S or 17 firmware battery is good
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Hi guys. Just got confirmation that the 32/4 GB model I ordered has been dispatched so hoping to receive it in a week or two. Will need to get it up and running ASAP when it arrives, because my daughter is itching to get her hands on my current phone to replace her broken one, but as this is my first LeTV/LeEco phone, and my first Chinese grey import phone, I am a little confused about where to start to get it set up as I need. I am not sure if it is coming factory sealed with the Chinese stock firmware, or with a reseller installed ROM, but since the reseller said it is "preinstalled" I'm guessing factory stock. I have read through many of the threads on these XDA pages for the device, but as there are various ROMS and various stock SKUs it is a bit overwhelming. Hope you guys can give me your opinions.
How I am hoping to get the phone set up is as follows: at least basic Google functionality (Play Store, Calendar Sync, Contacts Sync), as little visible Chinese language as possible (preferably none), no active bloat (I definitely don't want to see the LeEco TV and video crap). Stability and decent battery life are more important to me than trying to get a more vanilla android experience, so I am thinking a stock ROM or stock-based ROM are better for me than trying Resurrection or CM (at least at first).
I am wondering if I should (a) stay with the stock Chinese firmware, try to install basic google apps and root/debloat it myself, or (b) flash the stock Indian firmware and root/debloat it myself, or (c) flash one of the debloated stock based ROMS. And if I go for option (c), I am not really sure whether to go for TeamSpain or Cuoco. What are their relative merits or demerits?
Hope some of you guys who already have this phone can give me your recommendations. Thanks!
P.S. My native language is English and I do not require any other languages (as long as I can install Google Japanese keyboard)
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Hi,
I can confirm that the Phone as delivered is free from bloatware for the most part (if doesn't sit around in the background) , The Chinese EUI factory rom 5.8.015s (mine has had zero problems) Is incredible fast My first run Anatutu was 145,725 and the EUI system menu style while not AOSP like it more than effective. Just install Google now and you are good to go.
I had a minor problem with finger prints but once I calibrated the sensor and used a better finger, Its funny how over time certain fingers are worn, lol.
I was going to root mine and Rom it but once I got my Max 2 I have been too busy snapping photos, videos, making calls to even bother !
I am looking forward to maybe android 7 from LeEco, which I'm sure they are working on, Again taking nothing away from the developer guys here.
If you want to be your daily driver I would leave it alone for now unless you want to.
cheers
So my T-Rex finally arrived yesterday.. and I figured I'd get it set up quickly and start playing with it.
Phone: Galaxy S9/VZN/Android 10.
Watch: Amazfit T-Rex.. firmware 0.0.1.41
Loaded up the Amazfit software and it paired just fine.. and it immediately saw the new firmware (0.0.1.77) an attempted to update. At this point it starts.. gets partially through, locks up and the watch reboots. Upon reconnecting.. it generally tries again.. and again.. and again. I eventually got it to stop trying to upgrade for a bit, and saw some other weirdness.. but it wasn't stable long enough to really mess with it.
So.. I pulled out an old phone that had been factory wiped.. Galaxy S7 running Android 8. This time the update seems to succeed.. but it doesn't see the newer firmware when you check for updates. Also, I don't want to switch to an S7 on Android 8.
I tried Notify & Fitness.. and I have downloaded the latest firmware (0.0.1.79, I believe).. I'm tempted to try updating it from the S7 manually.. then seeing if it works better with the S9.
Any bright ideas? I'm surprised that this is the only place that has anything CLOSE to a support community for these watches - so thanks for existing!
I'm dangerously close to putting it right back in the box and sending it back.. because their support emails say 'average 2 days to reply'.. yikes.
Update - used Notify and Fitness on the older S7 to manually update it to 0.0.1.79.. which took.
When connecting it back to the S9 (the actual phone I need it to work with!), it showed the correct firmware but still keeps trying to update SOMETHING (resource library, I believe).. which causes the crash/loop again.
Went back and updated the resource library from the S7.. and when connecting back to the S9 it got stuck in some 'open app and check for updates' screen. Connected back to the S7 and it's happy.
Connecting back to the S9 keeps triggering an attempted (and failed) update. I can't get the thing stable enough to even see if it's worth keeping
Also - when I had it functioning enough to play with it for a few.. it listed almost all my apps for notifications EXCEPT my actual SMS program of choice.
This thing is a mess.
biggator6 said:
Update - used Notify and Fitness on the older S7 to manually update it to 0.0.1.79.. which took.
When connecting it back to the S9 (the actual phone I need it to work with!), it showed the correct firmware but still keeps trying to update SOMETHING (resource library, I believe).. which causes the crash/loop again.
Went back and updated the resource library from the S7.. and when connecting back to the S9 it got stuck in some 'open app and check for updates' screen. Connected back to the S7 and it's happy.
Connecting back to the S9 keeps triggering an attempted (and failed) update. I can't get the thing stable enough to even see if it's worth keeping
Also - when I had it functioning enough to play with it for a few.. it listed almost all my apps for notifications EXCEPT my actual SMS program of choice.
This thing is a mess.
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Hi , I’m facing a same problem with brand new trex with 0.0.1.77. What should I do if IPhone?
I decided to use the workaround to scrap the amazfit app and just use notify and fitness. No more issues on the S9
I followed the directions at freemyband.
No idea about iPhones
biggator6 said:
I decided to use the workaround to scrap the amazfit app and just use notify and fitness. No more issues on the S9
I followed the directions at freemyband.
No idea about iPhones
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Mine is hardware problems maybe, now sending back to manufacturer to replace a new one....
biggator6 said:
Update - used Notify and Fitness on the older S7 to manually update it to 0.0.1.79.. which took.
When connecting it back to the S9 (the actual phone I need it to work with!), it showed the correct firmware but still keeps trying to update SOMETHING (resource library, I believe).. which causes the crash/loop again.
Went back and updated the resource library from the S7.. and when connecting back to the S9 it got stuck in some 'open app and check for updates' screen. Connected back to the S7 and it's happy.
Connecting back to the S9 keeps triggering an attempted (and failed) update. I can't get the thing stable enough to even see if it's worth keeping
Also - when I had it functioning enough to play with it for a few.. it listed almost all my apps for notifications EXCEPT my actual SMS program of choice.
This thing is a mess.
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Hi,
Can you share where did you obtain a copy of the firmware?
So for the last year and a half or so, the Roku Android and iPhone apps just completely crash with "Operation Error" whenever you try to change Expert Picture Settings on them. Which makes HDR significantly worse on them, especially the 2017 models which need some serious calibration to look decent.
Roku keeps updating the TV software and the Android app, and the problem persists. They even have the gall to just close any topics made about this issue on their forums as "Resolved" any time they're made.
I'm guessing this is being done deliberately. Would anybody be capable of creating a custom version of the Android app that will let you use Expert Picture Settings?
Unfortunately, none of the older apps work. Any of them that don't immediately crash when opening Expert Picture Settings don't actually work with the newest TV OS updates.
No idea if this is the right place to post something like this. But since Roku is clearly not going to fix the problem...
EDIT: According to this Reddit thread
https://www.reddit.com/r/Roku/comments/jwg3rj
the problem appears to be the Android version. Android 11 devices will auto-crash. Older devices running Android 9 work fine.
I do not have a working Android 10 device so I can't test that out.
EDIT #2: Managed to raise my Pixel 1 XL from the dead. Android 10.... auto-crash.
Unlocked the Bootloader and flashed Android 9 to it. It works with even the newest Roku app! unbelievable that this would be the problem. Is it possible to fix this for newer Android versions, maybe?
Does anyone know if the official Roku Remote app works fine with an Official LineageOS ROM without Gapps, especially private listening
Thanks
Roku app version 6.0.7.241364-84 works for advanced picture settings and doesn't give the unavoidable "Roku app needs an update" message.
Roku v6.0.7.241364 APK Download
Download Roku v6.0.7.241364 APK - Roku is the official Android app that connects users to their Roku devices, no matter the generation or version.
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The Roku App (Official) v6.0.7.241364 (Android 4.4+) APK Download by Roku Inc. - APKMirror
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If the links above no longer work, I'd guess you can use any 6.0.7 version prior to the above ones.
bulletbling said:
Roku app version 6.0.7.241364-84 works for advanced picture settings and doesn't give the unavoidable "Roku app needs an update" message.
Roku v6.0.7.241364 APK Download
Download Roku v6.0.7.241364 APK - Roku is the official Android app that connects users to their Roku devices, no matter the generation or version.
mobile.softpedia.com
The Roku App (Official) v6.0.7.241364 (Android 4.4+) APK Download by Roku Inc. - APKMirror
The Roku App (Official) v6.0.7.241364 (Android 4.4+) APK Download by Roku Inc. - APKMirror Free and safe Android APK downloads
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If the links above no longer work, I'd guess you can use any 6.0.7 version prior to the above ones.
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I'll try this out on my Roku TV. I'd given up on this completely after several years, honestly. Will update after I try
MultiKoopa said:
I'll try this out on my Roku TV. I'd given up on this completely after several years, honestly. Will update after I try
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I literally just calibrated one of the Roku TVs in my basement. I also checked and there are a few versions after this one that let you access advanced picture settings and these versions also don't prompt you to update. I skipped ahead to 6.0.15 and that does prompt for an update so definitely not that version or beyond.
Anyways, I found the advanced picture settings page may have a never ending loading icon when you click on it with Android 12 (at least on my OnePlus 9 Pro). I dug out my old Nexus 7 and it worked perfectly. Also, I had used this on Android/OxygenOS 11 many months ago on my OP9Pro and it worked with no problems, other than the app sometimes wanting to freeze, but you can still get your calibrations in.
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I literally just calibrated one of the Roku TVs in my basement. I also checked and there are a few versions after this one that let you access advanced picture settings and these versions also don't prompt you to update. I skipped ahead to 6.0.15 and that does prompt for an update so definitely not that version or beyond.
Anyways, I found the advanced picture settings page may have a never ending loading icon when you click on it with Android 12 (at least on my OnePlus 9 Pro). I dug out my old Nexus 7 and it worked perfectly. Also, I had used this on Android/OxygenOS 11 many months ago on my OP9Pro and it worked with no problems, other than the app sometimes wanting to freeze, but you can still get your calibrations in.
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ah yeah so I have Pixels. I didn't have an unlocked bootloader on my main phone, but I happened to have my old Pixel 1 XL laying around. the battery LITERALLY died in under 5 minutes when fully charged, so it was worthless, but I kept it plugged in and figured I might as well try it out with this since some people with older devices said older versions of the app still worked for them.
On a whim, I tried installing older Android versions, and eventually it worked! The older Roku apps only worked if I had Android 9 on it. Android 8 didn't work with versions of the app that still worked with my model of TV, and Android 10 had the same "Operation Error" issue.
I'll give the APK you linked to a shot, but I have my doubts it'll work on my Pixel 4a 5G with Android 12, and I'm definitely not gonna downgrade the OS on my main phone just to get this one app working for advanced picture settings lol
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ah yeah so I have Pixels. I didn't have an unlocked bootloader on my main phone, but I happened to have my old Pixel 1 XL laying around. the battery LITERALLY died in under 5 minutes when fully charged, so it was worthless, but I kept it plugged in and figured I might as well try it out with this since some people with older devices said older versions of the app still worked for them.
On a whim, I tried installing older Android versions, and eventually it worked! The older Roku apps only worked if I had Android 9 on it. Android 8 didn't work with versions of the app that still worked with my model of TV, and Android 10 had the same "Operation Error" issue.
I'll give the APK you linked to a shot, but I have my doubts it'll work on my Pixel 4a 5G with Android 12, and I'm definitely not gonna downgrade the OS on my main phone just to get this one app working for advanced picture settings lol
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Why don't you just use the old Pixel 1 and keep it plugged in while tuning the TV?
And the version I linked is confirmed by me to work on Android 11 (well, at least on OxygenOS). I have no clue if it'll work on your Pixel 4a 5g, but it had an indefinite loading animation on the advanced picture page on OOS 12.
bulletbling said:
Why don't you just use the old Pixel 1 and keep it plugged in while tuning the TV?
And the version I linked is confirmed by me to work on Android 11 (well, at least on OxygenOS). I have no clue if it'll work on your Pixel 4a 5g, but it had an indefinite loading animation on the advanced picture page on OOS 12.
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No, yeah, I can do that. I'm just worried the phone will literally stop functioning at some point. I'm not exaggerating when I say the battery lasts less than 5 minutes on a full 100% charge. And any repair shop charges like $200 to replace the battery.
So I'm hopeful that I can just.... use my main phone, y'know?
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No, yeah, I can do that. I'm just worried the phone will literally stop functioning at some point. I'm not exaggerating when I say the battery lasts less than 5 minutes on a full 100% charge. And any repair shop charges like $200 to replace the battery.
So I'm hopeful that I can just.... use my main phone, y'know?
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Yeah. And I can understand the concern. If it does get unplugged in the middle of calibration, I will say that everything you entered into the TV so far is already in there...you don't have to save anything.
Lmk if it works on the pixel with Android 12. That would be even better!