If you aren't using PC mode on your pad 5 pro then you aren't using your tablet to its full potential.
Turn off your MIUI optimization and sideload the apk and give it a test.
https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/xiaomi-inc/pc-launcher/pc-launcher-12-1-204-6-release/
Only this version above works on this tablet.
I would be lost without it. its like having multiple phones screens open at one time. Everything runs and you can even select what app the sound comes from.
More windows running doesn't seem to slow it down but the battery does drain faster obviously.
It's truly a PC experience.
Thanks for introducing this great tool! Using it right now to type this reply! Also the newest version of PC mode on APKMirror works as well - not sure if there is any siginificant improvements though: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/xiaomi-inc/pc-launcher/pc-launcher-12-1-208-5-release/
Question - Is there anyway we can drag the icons from start menu to desktop? Would be quite helpful if I can drag my favourite programs to the desktop rather than a bunch of Xiaomi stuff. It seems anything I installed after installing the PC mode shows up on the desktop immediately but not anything before.
zhuanyi said:
Thanks for introducing this great tool! Using it right now to type this reply! Also the newest version of PC mode on APKMirror works as well - not sure if there is any siginificant improvements though: https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/xiaomi-inc/pc-launcher/pc-launcher-12-1-208-5-release/
Question - Is there anyway we can drag the icons from start menu to desktop? Would be quite helpful if I can drag my favourite programs to the desktop rather than a bunch of Xiaomi stuff. It seems anything I installed after installing the PC mode shows up on the desktop immediately but not anything before.
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Hi. Glad you enjoy the pad 5 pro as it should be from Xiaomi.
You can hold the icon in the start menu and it will give the option to pin taskbar and homescreen but you can't drag it.
Hope that helps.
I seem to have trouble with second space, when running the app in second space, an error message appears:
"Split screen isn't supported in PC Mode"
TomCorr said:
I seem to have trouble with second space, when running the app in second space, an error message appears:
"Split screen isn't supported in PC Mode"
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Some apps support split screen in MIUI mode. That doesn't carry over into PC mode.
Just switch back to normal MIUi tablet mode and split screen will work with that app.
Hi, I'm actually talking about the PC Mode app, everything else is closed and when I try to run it in my second space, that's the error I get and it closes automatically.
In my first space I can run it however and it opens correctly
Guys am facing this problem on miui 13 with Android 12, anyone have any idea to fix it??
Desktop mode (PC MODE) do NOT work with Android 12 Miui 13 update. May be discontinued or have to be updated. I use Mix Fold and I get the same issue.
mikele2016 said:
Desktop mode (PC MODE) do NOT work with Android 12 Miui 13 update. May be discontinued or have to be updated. I use Mix Fold and I get the same issue.
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Yes it's a big issue. I barely use my pad 5 pro since last weeks update. I used it everyday.
I'm sure they will update it. Go spam https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/xiaomi-inc/pc-launcher/pc-launcher-12-1-208-5-release/
Leave comments and reply to others comments. The more string of questions pushes it to the top for them to look at it.
mickfitz said:
Yes it's a big issue. I barely use my pad 5 pro since last weeks update. I used it everyday.
I'm sure they will update it. Go spam https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/xiaomi-inc/pc-launcher/pc-launcher-12-1-208-5-release/
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If you look at the comments on APKMirror everybody have this issue and ask for fix... in same time I saw on chinese Xiaomi mix Fold forum that a Xiaomi tech guy said this apps is discontinued ... I don't know if this is true or not I just can say that its very strange to put a big Android Update with an issue to this major apps. Wait and See (and Pray for us if you're religious lol)
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Yes it's a big issue. I barely use my pad 5 pro since last weeks update. I used it everyday.
I'm sure they will update it. Go spam https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/xiaomi-inc/pc-launcher/pc-launcher-12-1-208-5-release/
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There is another PC Mode named "Computer Launcher 3" (MinhTuan) and it work flawlessly very same as xiaomi pc mode, look identical .. check it on the googleplaystore
mikele2016 said:
There is another PC Mode named "Computer Launcher 3" (MinhTuan) and it work flawlessly very same as xiaomi pc mode, look identical .. check it on the googleplaystore
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Works ok but I can't minimize windows /apps and run many on the desktop like I could with PC mode.
It's Fullscreen I could fit 3 apps on the screen at one time.
mickfitz said:
Works ok but I can't minimize windows /apps and run many on the desktop like I could with PC mode.
It's Fullscreen I could fit 3 apps on the screen at one time.
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I think you can do if you choose it as launcher
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I think you can do if you choose it as launcher
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I keep getting stuck on accessibility. I've enabled everything and it won't work.
wait for any pc mode xiaomi update.. use this one as is or delete it.. it work well for me with a mi mix fold
Truth is.... I'm barely using the pad 5 pro since the PC mode wasn't updated. It's lost it's productivity..
It's no better than an Apple ipad now.
In the localized version of miui 14 from
Mini-PC in Pro mode has support - everything works. in the localized version of miui 14 from
Mini-pro has PC mode support - everything works. for the localized version of maui 14 from
Mini Pro has PC mode support - everything works.(Elish,enuma,nabu,zizhan https://t.me/miuipro_open
iadam_4467 said:
In the localized version of miui 14 from
Mini-PC in Pro mode has support - everything works. in the localized version of miui 14 from
Mini-pro has PC mode support - everything works. for the localized version of maui 14 from
Mini Pro has PC mode support - everything works.(Elish,enuma,nabu,zizhan https://t.me/miuipro_open
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This is a spam account right
mickfitz said:
I keep getting stuck on accessibility. I've enabled everything and it won't work.
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Hey mate, just wondering if you got this working or found another app. Was considering buying the pad 5 pro just for PC mode. Or maybe the solution is to keep the old miui 12
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It is now in the app market. I am still looking for a developer to make the process more automated. Also working on a version 2.0 which will be a free update to existing users though my top priority to is to find a developer to help make this as easy of an install as possible... Looking to further optimize performance and increase user friendliness.
Tested and confirmed working on:
Acer iconia a 500
Dell Streak
Motorola Xoom
Atrix
Incite
Galaxy Tab
Galaxy S (At&T)
Asus transformer
(Thank you to my secret buddy at my favorite electronic store for letting me root, test and install on some of your display models hehehehehehe)
how long is it supposed to take to boot ubuntu.img?
ive been sitting for 10 minutes on the blue screen with it saying "this can take some time..."
but how much??
scdsone said:
how long is it supposed to take to boot ubuntu.img?
ive been sitting for 10 minutes on the blue screen with it saying "this can take some time..."
but how much??
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It is probably already booted. If you are still seeing a blue screen you have missed a key step (but your doing great if you are this far!)...You need to open AndroidVNC viewer (or your favorite vnc viewer) and configure it as directed in the directions. Address is Localhost, port is 5900, password is ubuntu. Then select the connect button and you will be off to the races! Did you install busy box yet? Just make sure to read the directions, I got hung up there in the beginning also until I went back and read it again.
So in the terminal after typing:
su
cd /sdcard/ubuntu
sh ubuntu.sh
Now press the home button and open and configure the VNC viewer. You only need to configure it once. After that it will remember everything and you can just open it and press connect.
yeah it had booted even though it said "this can take some time..."
thanks its all working now
i never overclocked as my streak wont work with setcpu
but gimp still opens up quite fast
thanks again
scdsone said:
yeah it had booted even though it said "this can take some time..."
thanks its all working now
i never overclocked as my streak wont work with setcpu
but gimp still opens up quite fast
thanks again
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No problem. You can change the screen resolution to fit perfect to your streak if you open the file manager in ubuntu and go to root/init.sh and open that with leafpad or gedit and change the resolution to 800x480. Overclocking it makes it insanely quick. I can open openoffice in under 5 seconds. Also if you run the update manager you can update to 11.04 no problems though it takes about 8 hours lol.
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7. Disclaimer, you will need at least an 8gb SD card installed.
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I assume you mean the card that is easily accessed, not the one that requires dismantling the phone.
mid_life_crisis said:
I assume you mean the card that is easily accessed, not the one that requires dismantling the phone.
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Yes, I should have been more clear.
800x480 is better but i could not use it all the time but its ok to mess about with
scdsone said:
800x480 is better but i could not use it all the time but its ok to mess about with
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I agree but it is blast. I wish I could TV out to a TV or monitor and use the phone screen as a mouse pad. I will keep dreaming though
officially impressed. As soon as I gather some spare time I must try this.
Can you elaborate on the Terminal Emulator? Suggest a good free one perhaps?
For the rest of you tightwads (like me) OverclockWidget seems to be working okay for me.
mid_life_crisis said:
Can you elaborate on the Terminal Emulator? Suggest a good free one perhaps?
For the rest of you tightwads (like me) OverclockWidget seems to be working okay for me.
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Yes gladly, the best one in my opinion is free from the market. It is called "Android Terminal Emulator" made by Jack Palevich. If you search Terminal Emulator with the search function in the market it is in the first few results.
Impressive,
I was using Ubuntu for a while and now im very impressed with the work of bringing ubuntu to mu Mighty Streak. But there something i'd like to be clear before i go ahead.
1. As far as i know, this Ubuntu will be run on Vnc environment under Android OS, am i correct?
2. If 1 is a Yes, that means that i can back to Android at anytime to make fone call, text, ect...
3. If 1 is a No, so how Ubuntu works? And how can i do 2?
4. How long did the battery last?
Thi is it. Will ask you more if any.
Thanks buddy.
Dell Streak with Tapatalk Pro
Djinn Moto said:
Impressive,
I was using Ubuntu for a while and now im very impressed with the work of bringing ubuntu to mu Mighty Streak. But there something i'd like to be clear before i go ahead.
1. As far as i know, this Ubuntu will be run on Vnc environment under Android OS, am i correct?
2. If 1 is a Yes, that means that i can back to Android at anytime to make fone call, text, ect...
3. If 1 is a No, so how Ubuntu works? And how can i do 2?
4. How long did the battery last?
Thi is it. Will ask you more if any.
Thanks buddy.
Dell Streak with Tapatalk Pro
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1. Yes it is.
2. Yes, you can toggle between the two. If you get a call it will overtake your ubuntu session, sort of like when you are browsing the web or really in any app and get a call.
4. I leave my ubuntu session up and running all the time, phone overclocked to 1.27 ghz and with heavy I mean HEAVY use I get about 10-12 hours of use. If I am being a normal person and not face palanted in my phone it lasts a whole day. With setcpu you can do quite a few neat things like underclock the phone when the screen is off and of course if you are using wireless rather than 3g that always helps almost double the battery life for data usage is concerned.
Also to help with battery I am using a solid black wallpaper. Not sure if it helps a bunch but it takes less to keep the screen lit, in Ubuntu and on my phone.
If you have any more questions I will do my best to answer. If you get stuck at any point and need help feel free to pm me and I will do my best to help.
profclean2000 said:
If you get stuck at any point I will do my best to help.
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I'm stuck at trying to download and extract the ubuntu files. I downloaded the first one in the list but I can't figure out how to extract it.
I have toasted one computer trying to run ubuntu, so I really want to do this right.
mid_life_crisis said:
I'm stuck at trying to download and extract the ubuntu files. I downloaded the first one in the list but I can't figure out how to extract it.
I have toasted one computer trying to run ubuntu, so I really want to do this right.
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No problem.
1. Download all of the files (you need all of the files in order to extract the first one, otherwise it wont work)
2. Make sure you have 7zip or alzip or really any zip tool installed on your computer
3. The first ubuntu zip (ubuntu.zip.001) is the one you need to extract. So right click the file and choose the option "extract to /ubuntu" under 7-zip or which ever tool you are using to extract. It will create a folder with all of the files you need called Ubuntu. You just move that folder to your sd card. The file is broken into 4 parts which I am guessing is due to a file size restriction with the file hosting company used. So once you extract the first ubuntu zip you have everything you need, it's just confusing because it seems like you need to extract all four. I hope that helps.
you got any mediafire links? 'cause it's a pain-in-the-ass while downloading from Megaupload in my country. Cannot download 2Gb with 3Kb/s....
Djinn Moto said:
you got any mediafire links? 'cause it's a pain-in-the-ass while downloading from Megaupload in my country. Cannot download 2Gb with 3Kb/s....
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Sadly no... sorry.
Okay, I have the files extracted and placed on the SD card.
New problem.
I am running 1.2 of the new superclean version.
I have done the factory reset and cleared the dalvik cache.
I even went as far as to format the SD card prior to installing the new OS.
There are perhaps 12 programs in my downloaded apps list and half of those are actually updates of previously installed apps.
In Application Manager there are zero applications listed under the SDcard tab.
I'm getting a message that I need to move some of my apps off of the SD card because there are too many to establish a "loop" for Ubuntu to run in.
Any ideas?
Could you write something about performance of ubuntu? its take long time to load system and apps , freezes? and how to comeback from ubuntu to android? restart phone?
If you've not been back to webOS in while, this is worth checking out. The devs at webOS internals have built a community edition of the Luna manger used by webOS.
Great new features. Best (in my view) are the new gestures allowing to switch between apps by swiping in from the edge of the screen. Card stacks can be put in tabs for faster switching too. Behaves like I imagine windows 8 will from the videos I've seen. Definitely worth checking out. Only word of warning is that you must be running the latest webOS version which can be a tricky update with android installed. Nothing too tough.. Something to play around with anyhow
You will also need to enable beta testing feeds in order to download the new Luna. This will require you to remove preware and reinstall
as well as modifying the settings in preware. There are several changes that need to be made but the webosnation forum has detailed instructions for making all the changes.
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good point. I didn't find enabling beta feeds too tough. Worse was updating webOS to 3.05. The ota update doesn't play nice with moboot on some devices. Kept failing. I used webOS doctor to update. That actually removes moboot (not android, just moboot) so I just used acme to reinstall moboot only.
vid of new features
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGG0yRYO5Q4&feature=related
looks nice, now get it out of beta I had trouble getting beta feed to work, I wasn't savy enough to get it right the first time so I went back to default preware lol
hdad2 said:
If you've not been back to webOS in while, this is worth checking out. The devs at webOS internals have built a community edition of the Luna manger used by webOS.
Great new features. Best (in my view) are the new gestures allowing to switch between apps by swiping in from the edge of the screen. Card stacks can be put in tabs for faster switching too. Behaves like I imagine windows 8 will from the videos I've seen. Definitely worth checking out. Only word of warning is that you must be running the latest webOS version which can be a tricky update with android installed. Nothing too tough.. Something to play around with anyhow
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I have both beta and alpha feeds enabled but don't think I found the right file. When I do a search for Luna I get two files one dated a month ago, which doesn't seem to do anything and the other dated 2010 which obviously isn't it. What is the file name.
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eyeb said:
looks nice, now get it out of beta I had trouble getting beta feed to work, I wasn't savy enough to get it right the first time so I went back to default preware lol
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Not sure where the difficulty was for you, but a decent set of instructions are on the webOS internals wiki.
http://www.webos-internals.org/wiki/Testing_Feeds
You'll need a computer with a working novaterm installed. From there its just copy/paste. I uninstalled preware then used the novaterm connection to enable the feed and reinstall preware
Swetnes said:
I have both beta and alpha feeds enabled but don't think I found the right file. When I do a search for Luna I get two files one dated a month ago, which doesn't seem to do anything and the other dated 2010 which obviously isn't it. What is the file name.
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the file is LunaCE. Make sure the feed is enabled using the instructions AND enabled in the preware manage feeds menu. When preware is updating feeds, do you see beta feeds being shown as the circle spins?
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the file is LunaCE. Make sure the feed is enabled using the instructions AND enabled in the preware manage feeds menu. When preware is updating feeds, do you see beta feeds being shown as the circle spins?
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Yes I see both beta and alpha the only feed I don't have enabled is the preware theme feed. Could it be in there? Also it was almost a year ago that I installed preware so could there be a new beta feed that I will get if I uninstall and reinstall preware?
UPDATE: ok I figured it out it was under beta-woce which has wasn't enabled. I. Hadn't noticed that feed yesterday but I have it now so thank you.
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i've installed the latest LunaCE 4.9.0, but nothing happened. should i restore my TP with doctor and try again?
kinwah.lai said:
i've installed the latest LunaCE 4.9.0, but nothing happened. should i restore my TP with doctor and try again?
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No , you must also install an app from preware called" Tweaks " .I made the same mistake myself. Open Tweaks then in its menu settings enable gestures etc .
I hope this helps .
sstar said:
No , you must also install an app from preware called" Tweaks " .I made the same mistake myself. Open Tweaks then in its menu settings enable gestures etc .
I hope this helps .
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Thank you... IT's working after i install tweaks and enable those gestures.
kinwah.lai said:
Thank you... IT's working after i install tweaks and enable those gestures.
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You're welcome glad you got it sorted, I'm still playing.
Ugghh, wishing I was able to get to a PC and install this. I never enabled the beta feeds before.
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i ve installed it , but adter restart
i recheck in preware, it's still not installed
anyone knows why ?
zanderman112 said:
Ugghh, wishing I was able to get to a PC and install this. I never enabled the beta feeds before.
Posted by Mr. Z's Galaxy S3.
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You might be able to download a terminal emulator in preware, then follow the same instructions entering the commands there instead of with a pc.
zanderman112 said:
Ugghh, wishing I was able to get to a PC and install this. I never enabled the beta feeds before.
Posted by Mr. Z's Galaxy S3.
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hdad is right. You can use xecutah/xserver/xterm to do this. Heres a short video showing it running:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDzhOylypv4
You can use this to run the commands. I tried it once before but wasnt very familiar with it so I went the webOS quick install route instead. But if you dont have a PC to work on, try this out.
The process to get the alpha/beta feeds installed though requires you to delete preware. Which, without a PC, is kinda tricky to get back. You can try Save/Restore. Its kind of like Titanium Backup for webOS. But I dont know if restoring it from there will effect the command changes you make. Or download Internalz Pro and email the Preware ipk to your device, I think you can use Internalz to handle package installs.
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hdad is right. You can use xecutah/xserver/xterm to do this. Heres a short video showing it running:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDzhOylypv4
You can use this to run the commands. I tried it once before but wasnt very familiar with it so I went the webOS quick install route instead. But if you dont have a PC to work on, try this out.
The process to get the alpha/beta feeds installed though requires you to delete preware. Which, without a PC, is kinda tricky to get back. You can try Save/Restore. Its kind of like Titanium Backup for webOS. But I dont know if restoring it from there will effect the command changes you make. Or download Internalz Pro and email the Preware ipk to your device, I think you can use Internalz to handle package installs.
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Yeah, its not the Xecutah part i'd have trouble with, it's the "enable alpha/beta feeds" part. I only have one PC that will work properly with novacom, and its my dads slow-as-heck Windows Vista laptop. I'd rather wait for this to exit beta than risk it(cause I don't trust the laptop)
Posted by Mr. Z's Galaxy S3.
zanderman112 said:
Yeah, its not the Xecutah part i'd have trouble with, it's the "enable alpha/beta feeds" part. I only have one PC that will work properly with novacom, and its my dads slow-as-heck Windows Vista laptop. I'd rather wait for this to exit beta than risk it(cause I don't trust the laptop)
Posted by Mr. Z's Galaxy S3.
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Oh, so you're afraid of something going wrong and not being able to use the webOS doctor? I get that. I have a feeling it will be in beta for a while though. The devs just started this. I love it though.
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Oh, so you're afraid of something going wrong and not being able to use the webOS doctor? I get that. I have a feeling it will be in beta for a while though. The devs just started this. I love it though.
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That's exactly it. And its not like I use webOS enough right now to warrant it.
Posted by Mr. Z's Galaxy S3.
zanderman112 said:
Yeah, its not the Xecutah part i'd have trouble with, it's the "enable alpha/beta feeds" part. I only have one PC that will work properly with novacom, and its my dads slow-as-heck Windows Vista laptop. I'd rather wait for this to exit beta than risk it(cause I don't trust the laptop)
Posted by Mr. Z's Galaxy S3.
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What do you mean? The ENTIRE process is carried out on the TouchPad from within webOS using Xecutah... using the terminal with Novacom is an entirely different route of doing the same thing
The only thing you use the laptop for is to view the wiki site where the enable commands are... but ALL commands are typed in and executed ON THE TOUCHPAD and not connected in any way, shape or form to the computer....
Hope this helps and gets you on the way to enjoying the new tweaks
By the way... they have updated to LunaCE 4.90
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I just got my 8x in the mail today, love it for the most part, but there are a couple things that are really bugging me about it.
I cant seem to change the launcher no matter what I do. I just don't have the option in the default apps. I've tried multiple different launchers. I also use Pie controls and a vpn. They run in the background when I have the app open. but if I close it I can't get it to stay running silently in the background like I was able to do with all my other phones. I've tried hitting the lock icon on the app when I hit the square and the apps come up.
I have tried allowing it to run in the background using the phone manager. I have turned on ignore battery optimization. I have tried adding the apps as trusted apps. I have tried factory reset after factory reset. I am at a loss. Please, let me know if this is an issue that only I am having, or if this is a problem with emui in general. I am tearing my hair out at this point, and I am going to return the damn thing if I can't get this to work.
Android is about customization, and it seems as if they are trying to strip that ability from us. Navigating my phone is a pain in the butt now, and I don't really know what else to do other than return it, unless someone knows something that I don't.
Thanks.
I have been using the Honor 8x for about a week now. The first thing I did was install Nova Launcher, and I had absolutely not problem doing that.
Not only did the screen pop up after the installation to choose my default app, but there is also the option in Default Apps to set it there as well. See screenshot.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1HPPuTjWvFjTGwB270JkpZczg_2qiFTUu
I also had minor issues with apps closing when put in the background, but I turned off the feature, and don't seem to be having those problems anymore. You can change that in Settings -> Battery -> App Launch
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1BuKGijCvg9KtyT4jo2Al0WaDE7hougL6
One VERY IMPORTANT thing to note is that Honor 8x devices released in different regions have slight differences when it comes to software.
For example, I was watching an Indian review video on youtube, and they were talking about System Navigation, and in his Honor 8x, there was an option to use the iPhone like gestures for navigation. In my Pakistani unit that option isn't there at all.
So do bear this in mind. Have you tried running software update to see if there are any updates/bug fixes for your phone?
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I have been using the Honor 8x for about a week now. The first thing I did was install Nova Launcher, and I had absolutely not problem doing that.
Not only did the screen pop up after the installation to choose my default app, but there is also the option in Default Apps to set it there as well. See screenshot.
I also had minor issues with apps closing when put in the background, but I turned off the feature, and don't seem to be having those problems anymore. You can change that in Settings -> Battery -> App Launch
One VERY IMPORTANT thing to note is that Honor 8x devices released in different regions have slight differences when it comes to software.
For example, I was watching an Indian review video on youtube, and they were talking about System Navigation, and in his Honor 8x, there was an option to use the iPhone like gestures for navigation. In my Pakistani unit that option isn't there at all.
So do bear this in mind. Have you tried running software update to see if there are any updates/bug fixes for your phone?
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I have the Chinese version of the phone, Model number JSN-AL00a I had it imported into the USA. The first thing that I did with the device is factory reset it and use the gms installer And yes, the first thing that I did after that was update the phone. I think the first thing I am going to do when I get home is try downgrading the device or reinstalling the firmware using hiSuite if that's even an option. Do you know if it is possible to install a different region on it?
Also the data is locked to 2G for my provider but I rarely use data, so I really don't care about that. Was hoping maybe I could do a kernal update and unlock some US friendly bands. But I know the bootloader can't be unlocked so that's a pipe dream.
I guess when I get home from work I will try the downgrade, if you have any suggestions as to what I can do in the meantime let me know.
Thanks.
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I have the Chinese version of the phone, Model number JSN-AL00a I had it imported into the USA. The first thing that I did with the device is factory reset it and use the gms installer And yes, the first thing that I did after that was update the phone. I think the first thing I am going to do when I get home is try downgrading the device or reinstalling the firmware using hiSuite if that's even an option. Do you know if it is possible to install a different region on it?
Also the data is locked to 2G for my provider but I rarely use data, so I really don't care about that. Was hoping maybe I could do a kernal update and unlock some US friendly bands. But I know the bootloader can't be unlocked so that's a pipe dream.
I guess when I get home from work I will try the downgrade, if you have any suggestions as to what I can do in the meantime let me know.
Thanks.
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I'm sorry I have no idea how your would go about downgrading the firmware on the honor 8x.
Honestly, the phone has been globally released, and I would return that Chinese unit, and get the global retail version if possible in USA, or at least get an EU market unit.
Also, it might be possible to upgrade the firmware with a global version, but I have no clue how to go about doing that.
it is entirely possible that the Chinese variant is intentionally set to not allow you to change the launcher, although I am just guessing.
EDIT: The version I have, the build number is JSN-L22 8.2.0.101 (C185).
Diabolical_Mir said:
I'm sorry I have no idea how your would go about downgrading the firmware on the honor 8x.
Honestly, the phone has been globally released, and I would return that Chinese unit, and get the global retail version if possible in USA, or at least get an EU market unit.
Also, it might be possible to upgrade the firmware with a global version, but I have no clue how to go about doing that.
it is entirely possible that the Chinese variant is intentionally set to not allow you to change the launcher, although I am just guessing.
EDIT: The version I have, the build number is JSN-L22 8.2.0.101 (C185).
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Looks like the global version doesn't support enough bands for me to use it in the USA effectively. Oh well. If I can't get it figured out tonight I am going to send it back. The retailer I bought it off on Ebay already sent me a return shipping label. So we will see what's going on tonight. Worst case I have to go back to my crappy lg v10 until I can find something else. Any suggestions on a different mid-budget phone just in case I have to send this one back?
Thanks
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Looks like the global version doesn't support enough bands for me to use it in the USA effectively. Oh well. If I can't get it figured out tonight I am going to send it back. The retailer I bought it off on Ebay already sent me a return shipping label. So we will see what's going on tonight. Worst case I have to go back to my crappy lg v10 until I can find something else. Any suggestions on a different mid-budget phone just in case I have to send this one back?
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Nokia 7 plus, the Nokia 6.1 Plus with stock android and unlockable bootloader is a good option in the midrange segment.
Mi A2 is decent, but has it's drawbacks like no headphone jack, and a fairly small (3080 mah) battery by today's standards.
The Mi Redmi Note 5 pro and the Mi Redmi Note 6 pro are also good, but come with MIUI which may not appeal to many. You can put your own custom launcher, but some people prefer stock.
So nothing I did worked, and I couldn't change the region. But I did notice that even after a factory reset of the phone that google services stayed on the phone. I know this is a long shot, but is it possible that the gms installer corrupted something? if so, how would I go about uninstalling?
Thank You, I too had this launcher problem ... but now when I make it default, it is forcing me to add a screen password/pin. Not allowing me to install without a pin/password. This is irritating.
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I have the Chinese version of the phone, Model number JSN-AL00a I had it imported into the USA. The first thing that I did with the device is factory reset it and use the gms installer And yes, the first thing that I did after that was update the phone. I think the first thing I am going to do when I get home is try downgrading the device or reinstalling the firmware using hiSuite if that's even an option. Do you know if it is possible to install a different region on it?
Also the data is locked to 2G for my provider but I rarely use data, so I really don't care about that. Was hoping maybe I could do a kernal update and unlock some US friendly bands. But I know the bootloader can't be unlocked so that's a pipe dream.
I guess when I get home from work I will try the downgrade, if you have any suggestions as to what I can do in the meantime let me know.
Thanks.
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I also have the Chinese version of the phone with the same model number. I can't change my default launcher to any launcher i download either. There's no button to do it. Can you let me know if you're able to do it?
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I have the Chinese version of the phone, Model number JSN-AL00a I had it imported into the USA. The first thing that I did with the device is factory reset it and use the gms installer
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Hi doesntfazer,
would you be so kind to tell me where did you download your GMS installer? Have you got that link, yet?
My Chinese phone is JSN-AL00a just like your: I downloaded and installed so many packages of GMS installer, but none of them did worked for me.
10x in advance
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Solved! (Thanks, btw)
I found a solution here: https://youtu.be/FubclG3t-3A
(important was the answer of ED KAN user: he made my day!)
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I also have the Chinese version of the phone with the same model number. I can't change my default launcher to any launcher i download either. There's no button to do it. Can you let me know if you're able to do it?
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I had to send it back. I couldn't get it working
My phone is Honor 8X Max. After installing ARE-AL00 8.2.0.134(C00) I can't change luncher. No option to set launcher here: Settings->Apps and notifications->Default apps. Any idea to get this option back or how back to previous firmware?
This is ridiculous. I have the same problem and I am at a total loss. This is complete bull****.... I can set a Dozent of Default Apps. But the launcher option is completely missing... Wtf
Is there a way to bypass the default huawei launcher? on the ARE-AL00 8.2.0.134 (C00) Build?
Okay nvrmind, i found what i was looking for guide-remove-apps-bloat-adb-root tread carefully tho, since removing somne stuff can result in a brick.
Also this prodcedure to get another launcher to be enabled permanently is only needed on a Chinese Rom.... furthermore make sure you have the 3rd party launcher of your choice installed prior to remocing stuff ...
I removed
com.huawei.android.launcher
com.huawei.vdrive
com.huawei.vassistant
that did the trick for me, at least for now ... Nova gets picked up as only Launcher and all is dandy, also vassistant removes the chinese voice helper thing, so you can run google assistant with a long press on the middle menu button ....
For further reference on what to remove check these Links ( pasted from the afforementioned Thread) credit for these links belong to mattrask i just put them here for easier acces
https://post.smzdm.com/p/625233/
https://www.android-hilfe.de/forum/h...-9.869797.html
https://forum.xda-developers.com/hon...fe-to-t3700814
Onecton said:
Also this prodcedure to get another launcher to be enabled permanently is only needed on a Chinese Rom.... furthermore make sure you have the 3rd party launcher of your choice installed prior to remocing stuff ...
I removed
com.huawei.android.launcher
that did the trick for me, at least for now ... Nova gets picked up as only Launcher and all is dandy
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I have installed Apex Launcher and if I remove com.huawei.android.launcher then will always run Apex Launcher when I press the middle navigation button?
Hooray!
I was succeeded changing the launcher!
Although it was very difficult ...
I am sorry that I am not good at English because I am Japanese.
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Be sure to install the launcher software, you want to use first.
<I use the Microsoft launcher>
After that,
From PC,
the command
"adb shell pm disable-user com.huawei.android.launcher"
send.
It is safer than uninstallation.
By the way it is necessary to set the "developer mode" and set the USB debug mode etc.
However, a concrete method, that is, how to connect to a PC, how to send an adb command, etc., is omitted here.
The launcher that was originally included remains in the body without being erased so it is safer than uninstallation.
When installing multiple launchers, at this point, you will see a selection screen of which launcher to use.
Please be aware that when you open the default application settings screen, the original launcher is restored. Conversely, it is safe as you can restore it.
I am sending comfortable everyday without witnessing the launcher that was originally included. Of course, the home button will call the desired launcher.
Yoshioka S said:
From PC,
the command
"adb shell pm disable-user com.huawei.android.launcher"
send.
It is safer than uninstallation.
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It works, but after restarting phone, again back 'huawei launcher'. Is there way to disable 'huawei launcher' without using PC?
I found bug. If I disable com.huawei.android.launcher, then not work 'ultra power saving mode'.
Matteo Mit. said:
Hi doesntfazer,
would you be so kind to tell me where did you download your GMS installer? Have you got that link, yet?
My Chinese phone is JSN-AL00a just like your: I downloaded and installed so many packages of GMS installer, but none of them did worked for me.
10x in advance
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Solved! (Thanks, btw)
I found a solution here: https://youtu.be/FubclG3t-3A
(important was the answer of ED KAN user: he made my day!)
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Hi
I am having the same problem of not being able to change the default launcher. Mine is Chinese version with Google play installed already. It came today.
How to change the default launcher? I shall be thankful.
Hi,
I was not able too: there are so many problems with it, (as I read in other topics), that I have decided to wait.
Actually, I was only able to install on my device the entire Google world.
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Launcher Options after update
Hi there, I got the Honor 8xMax and I was able to at first change the launcher, then after a software update, the option to change was gone, NOW after another update, the option is BACK but it says "You will not be able to switch back to a third-party launcer if you swithch to Huawei Home." I havent switched to Huawei Home after the update and the other launcers I have are there but they arent lit up for me to chose and the one that's lit up says Drawer Home. What can I do to choose Microsft Launcher? If I do a factory reset and start over, how can I get Microsoft Launder to be my default?
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I got the Honor 8xMax and I was able to at first change the launcher, then after a software update, the option to change was gone, NOW after another update, the option is BACK but it says "You will not be able to switch back to a third-party launcer if you swithch to Huawei Home."
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Exactly that same for me.
I was looking for help on Internet and I did not find it.
Now I have a shortcut to the Apex Launcher at the bottom of the main screen. When I press the center navigation button, then I immediately click on the shortcut. I double click to make Apex Launcher appear.
Who bought this phone I mean? It looks like no one seems to care about this phone. Its all over youtube but, everyone seems to be doing the same thing, unboxing it. I was hoping I could get some attention to this phone so I can talk to others. Anyone plan on purchasing this phone? If so, tell me why, if not I also wanna know about that to.
Guess it is still early stage release for this phone, not many ppl got it. Youtube reviewer could get early shipped unit usually.
I got the phone but my mobile data doesn't work with telus and I can't change the apn. I need help. The only Sim I've been able to get work for Data is freedom mobile. I have reception just no data.
I bought an asus rog 5, red magic 6 and the lenovo legion 2 to compare them all since none of the reviewers ever talk about what I am interested in. No reviews I have seen have mentioned that the always on display is broken, or at least it is for me. You can turn it on, but it will only stay on for a few seconds and then it will turn itself off. Which reminds me, they also don't mention that the always on display on the red magic 6 doesnt show notifications. The only phone that has an always on display that works right is the rog 5. Also no matter what I do with the legion 2 it does not work reliably with notifications for anything other than sms. Sometimes notifications work, sometimes they don't. I've tested the legion 2 with tmobile and straight talk in the usa and 5g works with tmobile, so that is something that may be useful to know.
Spyrobuddy said:
I got the phone but my mobile data doesn't work with telus and I can't change the apn. I need help. The only Sim I've been able to get work for Data is freedom mobile. I have reception just no data.
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Ive got Mint mobile here in the states. Im not having any issues, and its $15 a month. Maybe try them?
toliveforever said:
I bought an asus rog 5, red magic 6 and the lenovo legion 2 to compare them all since none of the reviewers ever talk about what I am interested in. No reviews I have seen have mentioned that the always on display is broken, or at least it is for me. You can turn it on, but it will only stay on for a few seconds and then it will turn itself off. Which reminds me, they also don't mention that the always on display on the red magic 6 doesnt show notifications. The only phone that has an always on display that works right is the rog 5. Also no matter what I do with the legion 2 it does not work reliably with notifications for anything other than sms. Sometimes notifications work, sometimes they don't. I've tested the legion 2 with tmobile and straight talk in the usa and 5g works with tmobile, so that is something that may be useful to know.
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Wow, you bought all 3, thats awesome. The 3 you mentioned were the ones I was thinking about too, those and the ZTE Axon 30 Pro, because origianlly it was thought to have an under display camera and a 6.92" screen. Really, when it comes down to it, as long as its a flagship phone, whichever one has the bigger screen, thats who ill go with, hence why I bought the Legion Duel 2. I did really want the Rog 5 though but, I went with screen size. I havent had any issues with notifications though, at least none that ive noticed, im still getting used to this phone.
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Wow, you bought all 3, thats awesome. The 3 you mentioned were the ones I was thinking about too, those and the ZTE Axon 30 Pro, because origianlly it was thought to have an under display camera and a 6.92" screen. Really, when it comes down to it, as long as its a flagship phone, whichever one has the bigger screen, thats who ill go with, hence why I bought the Legion Duel 2. I did really want the Rog 5 though but, I went with screen size. I havent had any issues with notifications though, at least none that ive noticed, im still getting used to this phone.
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Do you have the chinese rom or the global one? Mine is chinese. Of the three phones I wanted the red magic 6 to be the best because it feels the best when I hold it, but the battery life is terrible, the screen is dim and the software overall is not anywhere near the same league as the rog which easily has the best options and features. I am keeping the legion 2 though because I think it has potential with a few updates and it does have the biggest screen. Scrolling also is smoother even though the red magic 6 and rog 5 have all the same specs and either the same or better refresh rates. I use Firefox as a test to see how smooth a phone is when it comes to slowly scrolling. It is terrible on most phones for some reason, so if a phone scrolls smooth in Firefox then it is easily noticeable.
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Do you have the chinese rom or the global one? Mine is chinese. Of the three phones I wanted the red magic 6 to be the best because it feels the best when I hold it, but the battery life is terrible, the screen is dim and the software overall is not anywhere near the same league as the rog which easily has the best options and features. I am keeping the legion 2 though because I think it has potential with a few updates and it does have the biggest screen. Scrolling also is smoother even though the red magic 6 and rog 5 have all the same specs and either the same or better refresh rates. I use Firefox as a test to see how smooth a phone is when it comes to slowly scrolling. It is terrible on most phones for some reason, so if a phone scrolls smooth in Firefox then it is easily noticeable.
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Ive got the Chinese rom but, I gotta be honest, im on the edge of switching back to my 12 Pro Max. I love the customization of android, and unless I start removing apps via ADB I dont think im going to keep the phone. I mean, iPhone has little to no customization but you expect that. When it comes to android, I expect to be able to make my phone the way I want and because of the way Lenovo has the rom set up, I cant seem to do much of anything. I cant fully run Nova Launcher, use Google contacts or Google phone. Lenovo locks everything down so much that it takes all the fun out of it. How do you feel about Legion UI?
I was able to install contacts and google phone with no problem once I installed the play store. Actually I wasn't able to receive calls until I installed google phone. I'm used to these kind of problems with using purely Chinese phones though so its just something I work around I suppose. I've read that the global rom can be flashed on this phone which would fix all of the google issues, but no one has actually tried it that I know of: https://www.getdroidtips.com/lenovo-legion-2-pro-firmware-flash-file/
If you want a proper phone though the Rog 5 with the global rom is the way to go. Everything just works and it is incredibly customizable.
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I was able to install contacts and google phone with no problem once I installed the play store. Actually I wasn't able to receive calls until I installed google phone. I'm used to these kind of problems with using purely Chinese phones though so its just something I work around I suppose. I've read that the global rom can be flashed on this phone which would fix all of the google issues, but no one has actually tried it that I know of: https://www.getdroidtips.com/lenovo-legion-2-pro-firmware-flash-file/
If you want a proper phone though the Rog 5 with the global rom is the way to go. Everything just works and it is incredibly customizable.
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That would be a thought, instead of just returning the phone. My only issue with that is it takes longer to get updates with the global rom. Do you have global running on your phone or are you using stock?
Also have a CN (legion 2 pro) 16/512, nice phone but killing issue is:
1) 4G, 5G (voice, volte) not working for incoming calls (the subscriber is not serviced IVR message for caller). Work only outgoing calls.
TELE2 Russia, using slow 3G for calls and data.
2) Google Pay always disappear from default payment method in Tap&Pay option.
Would like to try change CN to Global ROM but still no instruction and support of lenovo ignoring me (usual for lenovo, crap support).
I haven't installed the global rom, if you end up installing it let me know how it goes. There is so little information about this phone that I don't know if it is better or worse. It would at least have all the Google stuff though.
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Also have a CN (legion 2 pro) 16/512, nice phone but killing issue is:
1) 4G, 5G (voice, volte) not working for incoming calls (the subscriber is not serviced IVR message for caller). Work only outgoing calls.
TELE2 Russia, using slow 3G for calls and data.
2) Google Pay always disappear from default payment method in Tap&Pay option.
Would like to try change CN to Global ROM but still no instruction and support of lenovo ignoring me (usual for lenovo, crap support).
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dEFLASH, I saw you on the Lenovo community thread. I perosnally dont use Gpay, so I couldnt tell you anything on that end but, I havent had any issues with making or receving calls. Im on Mint mobile, they run off T-Mobile towers. Have you tried tweeking your APN settings? toliveforever, posted a link to me instructions on how to flash the global rom for the phone if you wanna give that a try.
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I haven't installed the global rom, if you end up installing it let me know how it goes. There is so little information about this phone that I don't know if it is better or worse. It would at least have all the Google stuff though.
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Which method did you use to install Google play services on you phone and what did you do to get Google contacts and phone to work for you?
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dEFLASH, I saw you on the Lenovo community thread. I perosnally dont use Gpay, so I couldnt tell you anything on that end but, I havent had any issues with making or receving calls. Im on Mint mobile, they run off T-Mobile towers. Have you tried tweeking your APN settings? toliveforever, posted a link to me instructions on how to flash the global rom for the phone if you wanna give that a try.
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Tried a change APN, it's working OK with DATA via 4G only, voice still not working for incoming calls.
About a flashing global ROM afraid to get a brick or lost some parts like fingertip scanner or IMEI.
Anyway send me info in PM or just right there, wanna check it.
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Which method did you use to install Google play services on you phone and what did you do to get Google contacts and phone to work for you?
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I just installed the usual google stuff from the apkpure website. I install things in a certain order though, not sure if it makes a difference but I do google account manager, contacts, calendar then playstore. I use the playstore to install gmail, the google phone and google messages. I don't open anything until the playstore and then I just sign into the playstore and it seems to log everything else in that I use afterwards.
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I just installed the usual google stuff from the apkpure website. I install things in a certain order though, not sure if it makes a difference but I do google account manager, contacts, calendar then playstore. I use the playstore to install gmail, the google phone and google messages. I don't open anything until the playstore and then I just sign into the playstore and it seems to log everything else in that I use afterwards.
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So did you sign into your Google account via the phone or did you download the apks first?
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So did you sign into your Google account via the phone or did you download the apks first?
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I don't sign into anything until installing the play store, when you open it you can't go any further without entering your information. I also manually gave permissions to everything in the phone settings and whitelisted things in the lenovo security app afterwards because this phone loves to deny permissions and kill apps in the background. I don't know if you've looked into the built in security app, but you have to set it up or it will kill apps automatically. It also can't be removed with ADB or you lose the ability to change permissions entirely. The stock launcher can't be removed either or you lose gestures.
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I don't sign into anything until installing the play store, when you open it you can't go any further without entering your information. I also manually gave permissions to everything in the phone settings and whitelisted things in the lenovo security app afterwards because this phone loves to deny permissions and kill apps in the background. I don't know if you've looked into the built in security app, but you have to set it up or it will kill apps automatically. It also can't be removed with ADB or you lose the ability to change permissions entirely. The stock launcher can't be removed either or you lose gestures.
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Interesting. So, were you able to get a launcher to work for you or do you just use the stock laucnher?
Phaze1585 said:
Ive got Mint mobile here in the states. Im not having any issues, and its $15 a month. Maybe try them?
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I'm in Canada. Using telus only freedom works. I can Hotspot data from the phone because it has hotspot apn settings but not regular ones. Trying to root but I can't get fastboot to detect it.
Has anyone managed to get Android Auto working? I've tried all sorts of USB cables, including the one that came with the phone. I also have an Android Auto Wireless dongle and that doesn't work either.
I am hoping I don't have any issue when my arrives. Did you get it to work at all for any amount of time?
I use Android Auto all the time, that would be a deal breaker for me!
i was not able to use android auto…
For Android Auto, any solution ? I use Eyeride 2 with my moto and i need it work !!!
Android Auto doesn't seem to be working. I even turned on the USB File Sharing/Android Auto option in the developer menu. When I connect to my car, It says "Communication error 22 - Android Auto didnt come pre-installed with this operating system". Looks like we'll need to wait for the global rom.
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Android Auto doesn't seem to be working. I even turned on the USB File Sharing/Android Auto option in the developer menu. When I connect to my car, It says "Communication error 22 - Android Auto didnt come pre-installed with this operating system". Looks like we'll need to wait for the global rom.
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I dont mean to ask a silly question such as this but any chance there is an AA APK that can be installed to see if that works???
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I dont mean to ask a silly question such as this but any chance there is an AA APK that can be installed to see if that works???
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I was able to install the AA app from the Playstore without the need to sideload. No harm in trying a side load, I have very little hope though.
Beowulf1211 said:
I was able to install the AA app from the Playstore without the need to sideload. No harm in trying a side load, I have very little hope though.
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So just an update to my post. Side loading android auto doesn't work either. Instead of throwing an Error 22, the phone just doesn't get recognized by my car.
Beowulf1211 said:
So just an update to my post. Side loading android auto doesn't work either. Instead of throwing an Error 22, the phone just doesn't get recognized by my car.
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I tried the same thinig and got the same result. If I side loaded too old a version, it forced me to upgrade. I've read a bit about this being an issue that was introduced into Chinese roms with Android 11, and some of the posts seemed to indicate it is a Android Auto development team problem; so it might be solved if/when the Find N gets upgraded to Android 12 as some of the other Oppo phones seem to be already on Android 12.
The one plus car app doesnt work with m'y Android head unit